Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1898, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1898—it PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“Sowing the Wind.” Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater—“‘A Gay Deceiver” and Anna Held. Grand Op2ra House.—"A Hired Girl.” Kernan’s Lreeum Theater.—The Black Crook Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Thomas . Keene and Charles B. Hanford in “Richard HI." New National Thater—Sol Smith Rus- fell in “A Bachelor's Romance.” Carroll Institute Hall—Fatr for benefit of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Builders’ Exchange Hall.—Recital by Rev. A. G. Rogers on “Ben Hur.” Chapel, 5th and F streets.—Lec- Mr. L. H. Vincent on “James M. ae EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial ind river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 1:1 street and Pennsylvania ivenue for Arlington hourly from 38 a.m. to Beach leave 13% street and Pennsylvania 10:05, 13 . 2:05, 8, 4 and 4:15 p.m. leave Aqueduct bridg2 for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. gee ae BEST PEOPLE DRINK “PABST” ‘amous Milwaukee Be2r. It has a national eputation for purity, age and strength. Those who prefer a heavy beer, drink our “Doppel Braeu.” At grocers, or delivered direct. Pabst Brewing Co., 703 N. Cap. st. WE'LL NOT BE FORGOTTE As long as our huge =lectric sign 5: factory. That's a light reminder that we remake mettresses—upholster and recover furniture. Stumph Bedding Co., ith & K sts, soo KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure vugars sold at cost; § city stores. Cc. D. KENNY. —— Inhaler Co., tion. on our Call on Pillow didg., and see in CITY AND DISTRICT. a aes Corcoran ALOON LEAGUE. Pwenty-Seven Affiliated Bodies Rep- resented at Semi-Monthly Mecting. Representatives of twenty-seven affli- ated bodies responded to roll-cail at the semi-monthly mecting of the Anti-Saloon League of the District last evening in Its hall, No. 623 Loutstana avenue. Two new delegations were received, as follows: From the Washington District Epworth League, Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, Miss Anna Crandall, Mr. J. H. Allen, Mr. S. S. Culbertson, Mr. W. R. Hunt and Rev. L. B, Wilson, D.D., and from the Church Temperance Society of First Congregational Church, Prof. Richard Foster, Mr. C. S. Montague, Rev. D. L. Higley, D.D., Mrs. M. E. Catlin and Prof. Geo. “J. Cummings. President Ewin was in the chair except while reporting for the executive commit- when he was succeeded by Mr. A. N. Canfield, first vice president, who also re- perted for the standing committee on co- operation, of which he is chairman. reports Other committees were in the absence of orge W. Callahan, chairman, on meetings; by the chair, in the ab- sence of Rev. Dr. Power, chairman on legislation, and by Mr. Andrew Wilson, chairman of the standing committee on Iterature, and on behalf of the speciai se which recently waited on the a. The league extended an invitation to Rev. B. B. Tyler, D.D., who is now conducting from standing Blackford, ss pel m ngs at Vermont Avenue Chris- Church, and was elected at the re- ational anti-saloon convention at Co- us, Ohio, one of the vice prest- dents of the American An loon League, to deliver an address at a mass meeting to pe held this month under the aus of the Distriet of Columbia league. It was announced that a publ under the auspi of the | the of the re itan meeting, will take ice at 6th and A vruary 1 be held at treets northwest, bruary 20. Ses A Suggestion for Washington's Birth- day. To the Editer of The Evening Star: be an appropriate and patri- ngress and our citizens t Pi . the great Wa: psidi luminating the public and pri- vate buildings of this city, not only on th coming birthd father of our coun- but on every ding birthday of If we begin it, th n might spread hout the whole i, as it should. of ilumin: » would be very h a demonstration would be ot the way celebrating nd other public nts could be placed private residences jets in the front rooms nt if the blinds and cur- closed. The hours from $ ny be the most to most familie ur as th uggest that proper time. other deme should be so much the b A torchlight aid mination might to the weather. ary 7, appropriate. But the illu- place without regard Won't you give it a start? 1898. CITIZEN. Febr 3 ard 6 per cent on real Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— ———— Condemnation Applied For. Attorneys E. B. Hay of this city and 1 Henderson of Rockville, repre- nting the Washington and Glen Echo Railroad Company, have filed in the cir- Mary- ndemnation of lands to Baltzley Bros., near Cabin the National Chautauqua of for the use of the company in on of its electric road. The was recently restrained by in- through cuit court of Montgomery county, land, a petition for belonging Joh company Junction from laying its tracks these lane ————.___ Malt-Natrine Ad at bedtime brings ume! king of tonics. by the famous which fact merit r Sale and Disiribution. A bill in equity has been filed by Louts his wife, Hannah Sinshei- Allen C. Clark and his wife, Clark, and others, for the parti- iginal lot 17, square 1% The bill the real estate may be decreed y a trustee or trustees appoint- t fer the purpose, and the buted among the persons —_——>— Art Wins the Ord oral designs are peerless. Visit ower show. 1224 F.—Advt. ge = Infantry Boys at Campfire. A campfire was held last evening by the Washingten Light Infantry at the armory*of the organization. After a brief busi meeting the social features were introduced, when William Healy, Mr. Me- Enaney, C. A. Green, Mr. Kane, T. H. Flood, Arthur Middieton, J. Barton Miller, Guy V. Collins, Eugene Coffin and Mr. Rus- seli_ introdu specialties to entertain the gathering. SS ae Concert by the Amphio: The Amphion Glee Club, Mr. J. Henry Lewts, director, gave an exceilent concert dining room of the Colonial Hotel ly Wormley’s), corner 15th and H ts, Saturday evening for the entertain- nt of the guests of the hotel and their friends. The program was arranged so that the latest coon and negro dialect songs, chassic selections and readings from the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar, the negro poet, were happily combined. REPEAL THE HIGHWAY ACT Resolution Adopted by Mount Pleasant Citi- zeus’ Association Last Nicht. Belief Expressed That Congress Will Decline to Adopt Amendments —Routine Business, solution was adopted by the Mount Pleasant Citizens’ Association at the reg- ular monthly meeting last evening, direct- ing the special committee on street exten- siens to secure tha introduction in each house of Congress of a bill to repeal the lighway act of March 2, 1893, provided the committee shall conclude, after conferring with the board of trade and the District Commissioners, that ther? ts no probability of the amendatory act drafted by the board e becoming a law at this session. President J. W. Somerville, on behalf of the executive committe2, laid before the association an Invitation from the central committee of the Citizens’ Suffrage Asso- ciation to participate in the movement to secure suffrage for ths District. Mr. Som- erville said the executive committee was of the opinion that it is inexpedient for the association to accept the invitation. The r2port of the committee was adopted. From the special committee on street ex- opinion nothing will be done by Con- gress at this session to enact the amenda- tory act. Every indication points to inac- tion by Congrss, Mr. Cole said, and he was informed by one of the District Com- missioners yesterday that the Commis- sioners have recently been led to believe that Congress will do absolutely nothing in th> matter. Just why this is Mr. Cole did not know, although a member of the association said he had been informed that certain members of both District commit- tees in Congress are opposed to action, fecling that if nothing 1s done by Congress to relieve property owners they will, in self-defense, be forced to donate the neces- sary land, Need of Enrly Action. Whatever is the trouble, Mr. Cole said, scmething should be done, and quickly, to induce Congress to take action, for, as the case stands at present, land owners could hardly be in a worse plight, being unable to either sell or mortgage their lands, and to build. Proceedings which have effzctively tied up properties have been pending since August, 1895, he explained, and in simple Justice to the people involved Congress should either direct their aban- donment or provide for the immediate pay- ment for the lands sought to be taken. President Somerville zaid he is satisfied that both District committees are against action at this session of Congress, one memb2r of the Senate committee having told him recently that he is opposed to any extension of streets, belleving such a thing te b2 a useless expense. Mr. McPherson called att2ntion to the fact that if Congress adjourns witltout having taken action at this session the lands will probably be tied up for two or three years. Mr. B. W. Hoiman said he often thought tt had been libelous to speak of the ignor- ance of r2presentatives and senators in District matters, but he had recently been told by a representative from his own state—Wise at he kn2w absolutely nothing of the street extension measures. ‘This representative also said so little in- terest 1s taken in District matters that on District day in the House it is practically impossible to get a quorum. Mr, Holman referred to the injustice already done and now being done land owners by the inac- tion of Congress in the matter of street 2x- iensions, and said the people ought to hold indignation meetings, burn red fire and “raise the devil in general” until some- thing is don>. In this matter, he said, he 1s an anarchist, and remarked that unless the people wave the red flag the auctioneer will. Many Made to Suffer. “I am only one of very many,” said Mr. Holman, “who are suffering in the matter. Befor2 this street extension business was ccmmenced the land I owned was worth iwo or three times more than the incum- brances; now I cannot induce any one to take the lands for the amount of the trusts. Then, again, you nev2r seem to know just ‘where you are at.’ A little while ago, ac- cording to the plans then proposed, my house was located all right, in front of my Earn. Then the barn was placed in front of the house, but just now I am unable to say wher> they are. The streets should be extended in straight lines, as far as pos- sible, and I move that the committee en- deavor to have 15th street extended north ft n Florida avenue to Columbia road.” © motion was adopted, and then, after ome further discussion, during ‘which President Somerville and others expressed the opinion that the extension of streets is esent, at least, the spectal committee was instructed as above stated. President Somerville laid before the # ation copies of the constitution and by of the central committee of the citi- associations, but the association de in the proposed or- ound that the Mount quite able to take re of its own territory and interests, and 3 that the board of trade will care for those which affect the people generally. Completion of Kenesaw Avenue. On the motion of Mr. Walbridge, a reso- lution was adopted whereby the associa- tion, in common with the Meridian Hill and Lanier Heights and Columbia Heights associations, shall most earnestly recom- mend and urge the appropriation of $10,- 0 for the full and immediate completion Pleasant of Kenesaw avenue and Bark road, believ- ing that this improvement will receive un- qualified approval of the citizens of the District. : The usscciation, on Montgomery, resolved to enter with the District Commissioners a protest against any sewers being laid in the village under the permit and assessment plan. On the motion of Mr. Twombly, the asso- ciation resolved that the Metropolitan Rail- road Company should be allowed the use of the single track route in the bill provid- ing for the extension of the tracks of the Capital Traction Raliroad Compan through the section. ‘The motion was vii crously opposed by Mr. Nixon, however. who gave notice that he will do all in his power to defeat any proposition to use Park street for railroad purposes. The association, on the motion of Mr. Montgomery, approved the proposition to reduce telephone rates in the District, and, on the motion of Mr. Jolly, decided to ask Congress to provide for improvement of 18th street extended from Quarry road to Columbia road. the motion of Mr. >—_— Worth Knowing. If you want to sell furniture, go to Sloan's, 1407 G st. n.w. best results. "Phone 14 — Friendship Lodge Installs Officers. At a meeting last night of Friendship Lodge, I. O. G. T., the following officers were installed by Lodge Deputy James Van Vleck: G. W. H. Soliner, C. T.; Mrs. N. L. King, V. T.; Mrs, E. F. Terflinger, secre- tary; Emma Bishop, assistant secretary; Chas. W. Phelps, C.; Mrs. E. F. Bishop, F. S.; Mrs. M. A. Colman, treasurer; James J. Keefer, M., and Bertha Wise, D. M. Un- der the good of the order the following was rendered: Remarks, by Messrs. Van Vleck and McCathran; piano duet, by Frank Bushby and Emma Bishop: piano solo, by Mr. McCathran, and readings, by Mrs. King and Mr. Holton. Next Monday even- ing the lodge will give a valentine party. oe Money to loan at 5 per cent on real e: Thos. J. Fisher & C 24 F n.w.—A best location and —Advt. rate. vt. Teachers Given a Banquet. The teachers of the Chinese Sunday School of the Metropolitan M. E. Church were given a banquet last evening by the pupils of the sckool, who number about fifty-five. Other friends were also invited as well as a number of those interested in the school. The program for the evening was ar- ranged and carried out wholly by the Chi- nese themselves, with the exception of the opening prayer and farewell uddress by the pastor, Dr. Johnston. Some of the Chinamen made addresses and a number of songs accompanied by Chinese music were rendered. A song was given by five of the Chinese children. AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA THEATER.—“Alore worth the price of admission” is a strong enconi- um to apply to a one-act piece, which is offered only as an incident to an evening’s entertainment. But “The Cat and the Cherub” has merits so exceptional and so conspicuous that it claims emphatic praise; Praise to be qualified only by doubts of its being acceptable to theater-goers wh« beve been trained to look upon the stage solely as a vehicle for frivolous diversion. It bears the same relation to the drama that “‘Cav- Mieria Rusticana” and “I Pagliacci” bear to opera. And as a tragic conception it surpasses both those productions in its ap- peal to American audiences, because it deals with a phase of life which ts well known, and yet mysterious. The Chinese quarter of San Francisco has been a potent inspiration for short story writers, but one which was never very extensively used, possibly for lack of close knowledge of its inhabitants. “The Cat and the Cherub” is less important because of its reveiations of the manners of the Chinese than because of the simple terror of love,hatred,jealousy and revenge—the old marvels of existence which inspire awe, whether the subjects of their manifestations be the highest types of a cul- tured civilization or the hopeless denizens of the slums. Grotesquely horrible as the picture is, it has the force of probability. There is no doubt that an effort to make more than one act of the play would mean @ sacrifice of its intensity. Horror, long drawn out, is always uncertain, and in this instance the author, having achieved the distinct triumph of bringing an English- speaking audience into sympathy with so remote a race, does well to refrain from seeking to press his success too far. The performance of the piece was «dmir- able, the only exceptions to be noted being the obviously Hibernian countenances of some of the supernumerary Chinese and a pronounced amateurishness on the part of the cat. Neither the cat nor the super- numeraries can be cited as creditable ex- amples of Washington's local talent. Pos- sibly it was stage fright incident to its first appearance in a title role which caused the quadruped to lose its temper and involve its connection with the story in slight ob- scurity. However, in such an emergency, the tale by Poe, in which the whereabouts of a murdered woman is revealed by the mewing of a cat that had been entombed with her, affords valuable suggestion to the auditor, as It probably did to the author. An industrious determination to make up for any lack of fun in the first play is shown in the three-act farce, “A Gay De- ceiver,” by Paul Wilstach and Jos. Gris- mer, which follows. ‘The laughter it pro- voked was spontaneous and frequent. But despite the artistic worth of “The Cat and the Cherub” and the excellent work of some of the characters in “A Gay Deceiver,” it must we conceded that the true explanation of the presence of the “standing room only” sign was the an- nouncement that Miss Anna Held would look on the audience with lustrous eyes and extend to an eager public the courtesy of a few familiar songs. Miss Held received the ovation which customarily awaits her lan- guorous and insinuating charms. THE NATIONAL.—Whenever Sol Smith Russell comes to town with one of his plays it Js as if a great breath of clean, re- freshing air had been inhaled into the lings of theatergoers, and they come away from the play house with a sense of yurifying and invigoration which fs as good for them as it 1s creditable to the actor end author who continue to produce such a “esult. We live in a hectic time, in dramatic as well as in other respects, and whatever comes to us some length on the unfair discriminations which society makes regarding, the mare conduct of the two semes. It is due to Miss Elizabeth Hallowdy, the heroine of the play, to say that she gives a decidedly strong and artistie presentation of this scmewhat difficuit»phase of the drama. The argument along this line furnishes the jemotive for the climaxes in the third act, Where Rosamond defends the memory of her erring mother against the unjust criti- cisms of her father, In this Miss Hallo- Way was very strong, “and the audience testified its heartysapproval. Herbert E. Sears, as Mr. Barbazon, the father of the heroine, was very sacceptable throughout, and was particularly good in the fourth act, where he diselosed his identity to Rcsamond. W. H. Turrfer, as Mr. Walkin, } the overzealous bachelor friend of Braba- zon, made himself the decided favorite with the audience by his very clever interpreta- tion of his part. Jennie L. Casey, as the housekeeper; Zeldi Pauldi, as Hon. Mrs. Fretwell, and Mary Churehill, as the daugh- ter of the latter, were all very successful in furnishing the fun for the play. Harry L. Keane, as Sir Richard Cursitor, a very horsey young man, was decidedly good. Duncan Preston, as Ned Annesley, the hero of the play, made himself a decided favor- ite with the audience. W. H. Greene, as Lord Petworth, the villain of the play, Gave an unusually good interpretation of the unpopular part. ‘Sowing the Wind” will be the attraction for the balance of the week, and promises to be a strong drawing card. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—The lovers of~ farce-comedy and vaudeville were amply repaid for their visit to the Grand Opera House last night by the excellent character of the show, Blaney’s “A Hired Girl.” The play 1s, of course, a nonsensical conglom- eration of fun and vaudeville specialties, but it is put together in good shape, the scenery and costuming ere on a par with the general character of the skit, and the parts in it are taken by well-qualified peo- ple. The hired girl has been the subject of more or less comment for some years, and the way in which Charles Blaney has centrived to put this one before the public will not tend to make the subject grow any less in the minds of those who see the show this week. The hired girl in this case, however, is a man, the part being taken by Thomas J. Ryan, who manages to get all the fun that is possible out of it. Ryan was ably seconded in his efforts fun-making by Waldo Whipple ss Lord Green Goods, Willis P, Sweatnam as an original negro, Jchn R. Cumson as a Ger- man professor, with Mary Richfield as his wife, Rosa Gilbert as a French female de- tective, Fanny Fields as a Dutch serving maid and Stella Bonheur, Lillian St May Brown, Della Eneichen, Alice N Georgie Black, BlanchegAlthea, L thea and Lilly Le Roy making up pretty end graceful chorus. During the action there are intrcduced some specialties of a high order of excellence that add very ma- terially to the aturactiveness of the produc- tion. Among these may be mentioned Wal- do Whipple in several novel and difficult dances, Willis P. Sweatnam in an original mcnolegue that secured for him hearty ap- Rosa Sutherland, who executed one he most attractive dances that has been seen at the Grand this season; Fannie Fields in songs and dances and some inc dental fun with the leader of the orchestr Ryan and Richfield in their regular comedy turn, and the Du Held Sisters in a taking acrobatic dance. Besides these special f tures there were a number of songs and dances that were well given by the entire cempany. BIJOU_ THHATER—The entertainment presented at the Bijou this week is hardly up to the standard this house has recently set. “An Irish Court Room” is the name ols, lian Al- to cool the fever and stop forever so short a period the decay of the moval tissue is a social benefactor. To the <ullest extent Mr. Russell is that, and he presents a total dissimilarity to all other re.ormers in that he is delightful in his methods. In this “Bachelor's Romance” of his, written by Miss Martha Morton, he introduces for the second time here a bookworm, not quite in- vertebrate by reason of years of study, yet old and withered and well nigh®hopeless of heart. To this recluse, simple and thought- less, comes suddenly a ward, whom he had quite forgotten in his other charities, and she, bright and young and ready for the world’s happiness, brings to him the sun- shine that can come but once to such a fe. He feels it and lives in it for the mo- ment, and then he fs told it cannot be for him. Here is the pathos of the story. But there cannot be all clouds; the rift comes for the sun to shine through, and David, the bookworm, is happy at last in the love of this sweet young girl. To those who know Mr. Russell and all who seek to of a laughable burlesque by Keno and Welch, that opened the performance. Mlle. Dare on the high trapege belied her name, for her contribution was tame. Kno and Welch presented a new sketch, which was not as good as the one Jast week, but the O'Dells were entertaining in their acrobatic ecmeady sketch. One of the funny things cn the program was Senorita Violette De Lyska’s works of art. This was a series of living pictures, startiimg in their concep- tion and dressing and crude in detail. But they were entirely satisfactory to the au- disnce, and, after all, that is perhaps all there is to be desired. Miss Hyberta Pryme, a new seeker for honors in the vaudeville field, was aeceptable, and her contribution to the evening's entertainment was enjoyable. Collins and Coilins sang and danced themselves into popularity. George E. Austin, the comedian of the slack wire, was as much at home on the slender thread as cn the floor, and his p2r- formance was a feature of the program. Annie Whitney as a soubrette was good, know the best, it is plain how naturally he fits guch a character, or how such a char- actef fits him, and it is not necessary to elaborate upon {t. No one can do it as he can. Next after him in quaintness and natural art was the Martin of Mr. William Sampson, almost as perfect in {ts way as Mr. Russell's David. Very pretty, inde Was Miss Nanette Comstock as the waré and done with girlish grace: Miss Edith Crane as the widowed sister of David is a type of widowhood to make all women Want to be widows, and Miss Margaret Robinson ts a typical society girl, as Fan- nie Addison Pitt 1s a type of the bad-tem- pered good-hearted woman. Alfred Hud- son as Mulberry, Mr. Orvin Johnson as ald Holmes, Thurlow Bergen as ‘age and Mr. dney Hooth as Harold Reynolds was each in his line an artist, and Mr. Johrson's drunken gallantry on a lad- der in the Hbrary was extremely realistic. Mr. Bergen is another Washingion contri- bution to the stage, and the young fellow in face, figure and talent, gives promise of permanent success. The house was fuli, and it fs not necessary to say thet it was thoroughly well pleas: LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE —With Keene in the title role and Char B. Hanford playing the romantic part Audrien de Mauprat, th son to expect a superior pre “Richelieu.” at the Lafayette Square last night. Their expectations were realized, and the audience, who filled the house com. fortably, manifested their appreciation of the efforts made by the principals and their support. Mr. Keene ts recognized now a holding front rank among the few Ameri- can tragedians of merit. His work ha been followed for years by the well-earned approval of the public and his place is fixed in the galaxy of tragedy stars. Richelieu {s an ambitious role, essayed by many and of ter-goers had rea- tation of not filled by all. Keene makes the great cardinal to descend from history, to clothe himself in the general conception which the average mind entertains of the most con- spicuous figure in Christendom of the era in which Richelieu lived to move and act before the eyes of dwellers in this waning end of the nineteeth century. Besides the interpretation of the character of Riche- lieu, so clearly manifested by Mr. Keene, his representation of the physical decline of the statesman, the struggle of the pow erful mind against the encroaching weak- ness of the body, the rally under the stimu- lus of the peril of France, fills a high meas- ure of artistic work. Mr. Hanford is easily at home in the romantic character of Audrien de Mauprat, the reckl brave young officer who is made to run the gamut of human emotions from despair to supreme happiness at the touch of the cardinal. Revenge, contrition and resignation sway him, and all se feelings are depicted with the art which the popular young Washington actor has found the reward of his patient and pains- taking study. Mr. Hanford appears to good advantage inthis role, although it is but one of many in his repertoire. He was welcomed last night for auld lang syne and praised for merit's sake. Lucia Moore, as Julie de Mortmar, the cardinal’s ward, carries her part satisfac- torily, and she and Antoinette Rochte, as Mariap de Lorme, comprise the female members of the cast. Richard Buhler, as Gaston, Duke of Grleans; John Milton, as Baradas; Carl Ahrendt, as Joseph, a ‘Ca- puchin monk, and Paul Taylor, as Louis XIII, King of France, formed an efficient support. Tonight Mr. Keene will be seen as Rich- ard III, with Mr. Hanford as Richmond. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—From the lively action of “Shannon of the Sixth” to Philo- sophic dissertation cn the existing social system, as presented in “Sowing the Wind,” is a wide range in the dranfiatic scale, and 4 large audience at the Academy last night evidently appreciated the variety which the management has offered. “Sowing the Wind” has been in Washington before, and the size of the audience last night seens to indicate that it has lost nothing in pepularity. It is a melodrama of the di- Gactic school, and while presenting some de- cidedly strong dramatic situations, finds opportunity, in passing, to comment at WHY S8corT’s d Sav Some marge om rich blood, and strengthens puny and delicate children is because IL its rts \- Reason ied sad eason “econ can, ene ONE THING for 29 youre ‘Fos sate ei tree ae ae all cn 2 SCOTT & BOWNE, York. ind McMahon and King did a laughable black face specialty. Miss Marie Stuart presented a bouquet of songs in her own. pecullar and enjoyable style, and Hines and Remington, in thelr portrayal of “Life en Cherry Hill.” had no trouble In_enter- te sque, entitled ‘A Modest *” closed the program. Sam J. an, the well-known comedian, was the fealure of this part. KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATE ‘ond time this season Jermon's yk Extravaganza Company —For Black opened at ment. Whateve may be sald of the performance, it is much better than ever before. ‘This 1s generally speaking. The loss of Mureal, the Gay Parisienne, is re- marked on closing burt dainty litt burlesqu debut of nd her v N'sides, and the opening and sques lack that snap that the French woman lent them. The s were marked, however, t the a new soubrette, M acious! and pretty fac nk. As Miss ¥ an- hattan she gave the t interpre- tation and acted lik: The olio has been much improved. Kitty Wells hb a number of new and Emery songs, sketch was ijoyable. Kitty s the Bowery Girl was tougher than ever and her specialty was excellent. Larry Smith and Mamie Champion have the me sketch, but if it were given a dozen rs it would still be enjo The feature of the olio was the operatic sketch presented by Bertha Wagner and Arnim, entitled “Opera in the Kitchen.” Both artists have excellent voices, which blend happily, and the selections from the different operas were all ctorily giv- en. is was especially so of “El Miserere, from ‘Trovatore,” but it is to be regretted Strong, steady nerves Are needed for success Everywhere. Nerves Depend simply, solely, Upon the blood. Pure, rich, nourishing Blood feeds the nerves And makes them strong. The great nerve tonic is Hood’s Sarsaparilla. MMA NG Because it makes The blood rich and Pure, giving'it power To feed the nerves. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures nervousness, Dyspepsia, rheumatism, Catarrh, scrofula, And all forms of $ Impure blood. Reece eetestestestonroateeaeeeaeeateeoesoasoatentontoeteeateas Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases arising from an im digestive system Positively cured. 5 ‘GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specific. The first “dose removen, all distresa and a permanent GS tor ‘Newborgh, bottle, express x GROVER GRAHAM ec) receive @ full-sized be refunded. bas ee For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and ; Leather Goods Lutz & Co., 497 PA. AVE. the introduction of low comedy. Miss Wag- ner set the gallery wild with her rendi.ion of “Mr. Johnson, Turn Me Loose,” in Ger- man. Barton and Ashley were laughable in their burlesque cake walk, and Neuie Sylvester, with her songs and juvenile pick- aninnies, received several encores. “BEN HUR.”—Dr. A. G. Rogers will de- liver his well and favorably known recital on “Ben Hur” at the Builders’ Exchange Hall, 18th street between G and H streets ncrthwest, this evening at 8 o'clock. Dr. Rogers is well known as a public speaker of force and merit, and his lecture on this theme has been given many times here, be- ing follcwed in each case by, unvarying success. The lecture will be illustrated by a serics of stereopticon views, 130 in num- ber, prepared under the special direction of Mr. Rogers, which will add greatly to the attractiveness of the discourse. LECTURE ON BARRIE.—A lecture on “James M. Barrie” will be delivered this evening at 8 o'clock by Mr. Leon H. Vin- cent at Wesley Chapel, corner of 5th and F streets northwest. Mr. Vincent is well known here as an attractive speaker, and his talk will in all probability be not only entertaining, but instructive as well. ————— DATES AND PLACES. | Committee's Schedule of Meetings of N. BE. A. Convention. The committee on halls and meeting places of the National Educational Asso- ciation, to prepare far the coming conven- tion, met at the board of trade rooms y2s- terday afternoon. Chairman Powell presid- ed and Mr. Arthur O'Neill acted as secre- y. Members of the committee present Rey. Teunis S. Hamlin, D.D., Mr. C, 8. Clark and Mr. W. H. Rapley. The following local chairmen of commit- tees in charge of the seventeen sections into which the convention will be divided were appointed: National council, G. S. Clar kindergarten, B. Pickman Mann; elemen- Miss E. A. Denny; secondary, F. R. higher, Rev, B. L. Whitman; normal, Mrs. Ida G. Myers; superintendence, N. P. Gage; manual and industrial, John Cham- berlain; art, Mrs. S. E. W. Fuller; music, Miss A. E. Scammell; business, Mrs. Sarz A. Spencer; child study, Miss Edith West- cott; physical training, Miss Rebecca S.one- road; science, Marcus Baker; school admin- istration, Jesse H. Wilson; library, W. B. Patterson; deaf, blind and feeble-minded, Alexander Graham Bell. In accordance with the general outline of meeting places for the convention, agreed upon by National Secretary Shepard and the local committees, it was decided to rec- ommend to the executive committee a schedule of meetings, which, it is believed, will meet with its approval, the first meet- ing of the convention to be held in Conven- tion Hall Thursday evening, July 7; the last meeting to be held in the same place ‘Tuesday evening, July 12. The others to be held as follows: Grand Opera House, Fri- day morning and evening, July 8; Satur- day morning and evening. July 9; Monday morning and evening, July 11; Tuesday morning, July 12. New National Theater, Friday morning and evening. July 8; Saturday morning, July 9; Monday morning and evening, July Tuesday morning, July 12. ational Rifles’ Armory, two afternoons. Masonic Hall, two afternoons. Builders’ Exchange, two afternoons. The committee on hotels of the National Educational Associaticn, Raymond Pearson, chairman, met yesterday aft noon after the other meeting at the rooms of the board of trade. It was decided to send a letter to each state director, ask- ing each to secure headquarters outside of the national headquarters, as crowding will be prevented by this. ss AID OF THE BLIND. IN Meeting of Executive Board of Dis- trict Association, The executive board of the Aid Associa- tion for the Blind of the District of Co- lumbia held a meeting yesterday at 1626 1ith street northwest. Mrs. A. G. Brack- ett presided. The corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Alice U. Hunt, read several let- ters congratulating the association on the work undertaken. “A number of letters con- tained checks. Those accepting the posi- on of honorary vice president were Mr: Senator Burroughs, Mrs nees Hodg son Burnett and Mr. Rene Bache. It was decided to open an office on the treet Ith of the present month at 1607 O northwest, the cor i be in attendance ev tions of goods or provisions, not perishanle, can be stored there until the home can be opened and equipped. Early in March Mrs. Charles M. Pepper, wife of the Cuban correspondent, will give a lecture on Hawaii for the benefit of the association. The hall in which this lec- ture will be given will probabiy be that of the Washington Club music will be furnished by the Ros Je and oth- ers. A number of merchants have signified their intention of helping the by generous donations, some to ed for three months, and one an article of food regularly for All donations can be sent th Mrs. Alice U. Hunt, 1607 O s west, who will receipt for them. > Divorce and Alimony. Judge Cox has signed a decree granting Annabelle A. Page a divorce from Harvey L. Page. The petitioner is allowed ali- mony at the » of $100 a month, with increase. secretary, reet_ north- | The baking pow- | | der that will equal | | lRoyalinleaven- | ing power and purity has yet to | be compounded. | CITY ITEMS. To Close Out This Year's Importation of our Saxony Wool German Hand-knit Jackets we've be2n_ selling the past years at $2, $2.50 and $3, take your pick for Se. Don't walt till all are sold; step live- ly; a_chsnce of a lifetime. C. Auerbach, the “Knit Jacket Man, thand H. fes-3t Valentines! Valentines! Gould's, 421 9th. fe8-3t* aie The Howard House !s the most liberally conducted hotel in Washington for prices charged. It is heated throughout by steam, with rates at $2 and $2.50 per day on the American plan, They are making a spe- cialty of a table de hote dinner for 50 cents, at which is served everything of the best that can be had in our markets. They can also furnish meals for about 200 per- sons daily a: $20 per month or $5 per week. fed-tu, th,s,5t* —_—_—_-—__—_ For Coughs and Throat Diseases use Brown's Bronchial Troches. “Have never changed my mind respecting them, except I think better of that which I began by thinking well of.”—Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. Sold only in boxe: fasotetsarcnce, RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c, mh5-t,f,stf ‘Full 2,240 Ibs. to the ton.’” “Pure” Coall Coal can be adulterated as well as any- thing else. Be on the safe side and order ‘Lee’? Mine Coal from us—it is absolutely ‘pure'’—contains no slate, dirt, ete. “Sum- mer’? prices for ‘‘Lee’’ Mine Coal. Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. 13th and Water sts. s.w., isin st” dath and Dots. nw. fe7-16a 100 Doz. Hair Switches, gape Louvre Glove Store, eeld-tt NO, 919 F ST. resor tos Have zou micturesor photog Demee ‘unleas yoo order. | Bens poatal.” = mili Samuel J. Vena 204 MASS. AVE. NM | Tickets of, Aduateston BROUGHT To A CLOSE. Final Session of Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. The thirtteth annual encampment of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R., closed last night. The session was princi- pally teken up with the consideration of reutine business, and continued from 7 o'clock until after 11. The proposition for | the admission of past post commanders a3 regular delegates to the annual encamp- ment was overwhelmingly defeated. Changes in pension legislation and ques- ticns concerning Cuba, Hawaii and other matters, submitted to the encampment for consideration, were all disposed of by the committee on resolutions, which 4 clined to repert them to the encampment. A resolution of gratitude to the retiring commander was adopted with cheers, It Was stated that there was something of a discussion provoked by a motion to re mend to the national encampment the change in the regulations concerning the admission of new members. Any veteran having been enlisted in the Union during ghe war and who received an honor- able discharge is eligible to membersh PD. It was hoped by advocates of the change to day make active service for at least thir ys a requisite. This motion was los! was thought it is now ate for such a charge. The installation of officers-elect is to be cenducted in connection with the V man’s Relief Corps, and with the as ance of officers from the local camps of the Legion of Loyal Women and Sons of Veterars. Because of the unusual interest manifested in the election, the G. A. R. men are anxious to make this ceremon as elaborate as any in the history of t department. It will at}least be an occa sion cf more than ordinary interest, the commander-elect has annou doh officially that he will name his nt ad- jutant general and quartermaster gener: during the exercises. After the close of the session, Command- er-elect Hendricks aid his assistants set Friday night next as the time for their installation into office. > — Orders for Public Work. The District Commissioners have ordered that the following named work be done, un- der the provisions of law governing the as- sessment system, the intention to do the work having been duly advertised, as re- quired by law: Construct sewer in the wi ide of street northwest between a point fifty fee north of the north line of Water street (K street) northward a distance of 100 feet, abutting lot 74, square 1188; estimated cost, $200. Con: too ruct s in Hartford street tween Burns (3th) and Duncan ( streets, abutting lots 1, block 22 and lot bleck 23 also in Frankfort (3th) and Dunean ( lots 1, 2. 3. 4, 5 and 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and land; estimated cost, $460. Construct sewer in west street southeast between I gia avenue, abutting lots ¢ 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, mated cost, $48. It was further ordered: That the order of December 16, 189 the construction of catch basin at s corner of 18th street and Columbia road be canceled. That eighteen feet of 24-inch sewer and cne manhole be constructed in intersection of 14th and I streets southeast; estimated cost, $100. That naphtha lamp on north side of Pat- nd 24 of $448: Burns Ss, abuttings reet h) st of block 4 of block 23, side of 14th and Geor- oA, fi terson street between North Capitol and Ist stree northeast be changed to gas lamp; estimated cost, $6. Sea ce Montgomery County Farmers. The farmers’ cony>ntion which was to have been held at Sandy Spring last Thurs- day was postponed because of the severe storm that prevailed that day. It will be held Thursday of this week, when the orig- inal program will be carried out. HUMORS Itching. irritated, sealy, Ips, dry, thin and failing Hair, cles and beautitied RA SOAP, and CURA, purest of en est skin cures, vicura Treatment will produce a clean, sealp w luxur is hair, whe fails, Sold t world. DRUG AND CE . CORP. Props., TF"How to Produce Lusuriant Hair,* mailed free. SKIN SK] N accom it of North ¢ S’ HAL AND FRIDAY E 10 and 11, 189s. r the ben ved ts, Sanders & nal Theater. The Em nt Comedian, Mr. SOL SMITH Russell. Tonight, Wednesday and Matinee Wednesday, A Bachelor’s Romance. and Friday, Grend Production of THE in_conjunetion with MAS and THE SPLT- jan’s “THE RIVALS." ek—" GIRL,"” _ feS-20,tf 39 “BEN HUR’” RECITAL BY DR. A. G. ROGERS. One hundred and = thirty Mlustrations, musical effe: BUILDERS’ EXCHANGE HAL with 13th st. be and Hi sts. nw. TUESDAY EV \G, FEBRUARY 8. ISSION, 25 CENTS." Recital at $ p.m. t ) Matinees Tuesday, ‘Thursday BLACK CROOK for Agere: Steritorious Tatent. A eUPRENE VAUDEVILLE, ACIS —S. Se TRE MOULIN ROUGE, fe7-6t- MARIE STCALT. HY BEL utiful MARIE E a Pry! Beate two Stars, HINES and REMINGTON. fe7-6t_ TEN OTHER BIG HOT ACTS. OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY. Large Atte co at Fy for Ben. of Proposed Shrine. The fair for the benefit of the proposed Shrine of the Sacred Heart in this city, mention of which has heretofore been mate in The Star, was opened last evening at Carrol Hall, G street between 9th and 10th nerthwest. an €S8 was delivere by Rev. Joseph A. McGee, one of the assistant priests at St. Patrick's Church, and who is to be pastor of the new church, in the course of which he thank all who had in any way assisted tn the preparations for the fair. Rev. Father Gloyd also spoke promising his hearty co-ope: cluding his remarks Father would be jad shake han people present, but that no one could grasp his hand unless they gave him a nickel for the new church. As a result a very large number of nickels were donated to terpri A selection, dered by th “O Holy choir of St Nigh Patr Was ren- k's Chur under the direction of Prof. Maina, with Miss Lulu Boone as accompanist. The fair will last for two weeks, and the la- dies will serve lunch each day to 4 p.m. rom 12 m. The Only One Ever Found. W DRY AIR OF DISEA THE GERMICIDE IN THE RES PIRATORY ORGANS HATURE’S OWN REMEDY. ra BY INHALATION ALONE CAN GERMS BR REACHED AND DESTROYED, It has often been said hy scientific and medical men that nature hax provided a cure fo y ise ease, an antidote for € poison. This saying exemplified as sow! ery of HYOMEL, the first Dry Ar ever found of sufficient power to kill the yet volatile 5 y particle of and lenve ce from molsty sicians have labored to find some core for Catarrh, Brouchitts, Asthma and Consumption, ard statistics show how utterly they have failed in their efforts. ‘This has not been for the Ine would kill 8 through 5 8, atomize Which precluded all possibility of their « ing the bronchial tubes and lungs. What trast between these old methods and Since HYOMEI was first discovered this micide, which can be cerried in the air you to the minutest air cells of the lungs, » tested by over 381,000 people, bottle bas been guaranteed persons ow of this vast number have reported no benefit ree ceived and asked for a return of their m “HYOMEI” CURES BY INHALATION. somei” Outfit, $1. Extra Bottles, 50c. mei’ Balm (a wonderful & druggists or sent by wail. “Hyomel.”” Mailed free, THE R. T. BOOTH CO, 23 EAST 20TH STREET, NEW ¥ althongh “Tyo. Sold by alt Send for the Story of feos — We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and F, 3 AMUSEMENTS. ToMenT, Wed. and Sat. Matinees, $1.00 and $1.50 de. aud $1.00 KEENE, Accompaniea by and under the management “3° HANFORD, B. Tonight and s RICHARD TT Wednesda; LOUIS Nt Wednesd: “OTHE ‘Thursday AML 5 4 3 THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Matince.. -. JULIUS CASA .Seatson Sale Thursday CHARLES FROHMAN ats the Brilliant Hoe u ¥ UNDER THE Adapted by Edward Rese from Stanley Weyman’s el x. aturdas LANEY’S Latest Musical Farce-Comedy ATTIRED Gk THOMAS J. RYAN AS TH RL, Supported WILLIS P. SW and 20 oth PULAR FT Attraction—Jaceb 1B. KE recess s fe GRAND FAIR —FOR THE BENEFIT Or— “Shrine of the Sacred Heart,” AT- Carroll Hall, G bet. 9th and roth, Fre FEBRUARY 7 TO 18 INCLUSIVE. Dancing ever € "g at Ten. Mid-day Linch served dafly. Admission, 10c. Season Tickets, 25e. feT-11t-16 THE NATIONAL GUARD Brigade Band Concert, COLUMBIA THEATER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 8 P.M. 85 Performers, Eminent Soloists. Reserved seat 50 and 25 cents, Fifth Annual Ball OF THE Southern Relief Society, Friday Eve., Feb. 11, 1898, AT NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, For the benefit of the Poor and Needy in the Diss trict of Columbia under its superviston. Tickets of Aamission - $1.00 each Supper (serves by a caterer) 50 cents List of patronesses will be announced hereafter, fe5-Ct-20 tes LECTURES. — MR. LEON H. VINCENT WILL LECTURE ON James M. Barrie at Wesley Chapel, corner Sth and F sts. TURSDAY, February 8, at p.m. Tickets, 25 cent fed ACADEMY. POPULAR PRICES. Every Evening; Wednesday and Saturday Matinees. Sydney Grundy’s Masterpiece, SOWING THE WIND. The Great Sex Against Sex Drama. Next Week—Hoyt's “A MILK WHITE FLAG.” fe7-2otf Tonight and All the Week. Cee ee rance or sie aon” A GAY DECEIVER, Introducing Mile. ANNA HELD, IN_HER ORIGINAL SPECIALTY, The Human Music Sheet, In CONJUNCTION WITH The Cat and the Cherub, WITH THE ORIGINAL N. ¥. CAST. Nest ’Atuaciisn_PHANE’ DANIELS. Yet-aite "EXCURSIONS, ETC. Nortel & ashingten Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroa, Norfolk, Newport News and all pol by the superb powerful steel palace steamers Newport News,” “Norfolk” and “Wasbing- ton’ on the following schedule: . Washington.7:00 p-mn. fexeeaiee th. 7:20 p.m. eas 8:15 a.m. Ar. Washington. Tickets cn sale at £18, 619, 817, i421 ice, ‘cor. ‘35th st. N. ¥. ave., and on board steamers. = omic Ton at, whart Weak, Be Thake see @e3-284 "JNO. CALLAHAN, General Mauacer. For Arlington, Fort Tiyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge au7-10,tf