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10 Ee THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 135, 1898-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy White Flag. Bijou Theater—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater. — Natjonal American Woman Suffrage Asscciation. Grand Opera Hous>—“The Last Stroke.” Kernan’s Lyceum TheaterThe Moulin Rovge-. Lafayette Square Opera House. the Red Robe.” National of Music.—Hoyt’s “A Milk- Under Theater.—“Th3 Circus ‘arroll Hall.—Fair for the benefit of the “Shrine of the Sacred Heart.” Congregaticnal Church, 10th and G sts.— Bischof Conceri. Trinity Parish Hall, 3d and C_ sts.—Con- cert for the benefit of Trinity Church re- pair fund. Carroll Institute Hall.—“Puss in Boots,” given by the pupils of Miss Good. SS EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at ¥:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. ‘Trains leave Aqu2duct bridge for Arling- ten, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. pe Seg eee PABST'S “BLUE RIBBON” BEER Is something especially fine. If you haven't enjoyed it yet, you have a treat in store. “Doppel Breau” is Pabst's famous dark beer. Order direct or from your grocer. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. Johnston's Potato sale, 7c. bu. Page 7. ee sy “THE LIGHT THAT FAILED” Couldn't apply to our huge electric sign. It shines forth every night, reminding folks that we remake mattresses, upholster and recover furniture. Stumph Bedding Co., Tth and K. pened eee a KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sold at cost; 8 city stores. ae c. D. KENNY. Beach crry AND DISTRICT. a MERRY MASQUERADERS. Brilliant Ball of the Washington Saengerbund. ‘The National Rifles’ Armory n2ver pre- sented a more brilliant or picturesque scene than it gid last night, when the an- nual masquerade ball of the Washing:on Saengerbund was at its height. The hall was decorat>d with consummate taste and the smilax ard palms that embowered it framed a most attractive gathering. There were nearly four nundred maskers and the majority of the costumes wer> criginal and unique and extremely artistic. At 11 o'clock those en masque were formed in line and prizes were present2d by President Claudy to the groups and individuals who presented the most novel appearance. The first group prize, $25, was awarded to the Ladies’ Sa:ngerbund Bowling Club; the ‘ond prize, also was given to cight ng ladies representing the sun, moon the third group prize was al e “Little German Band.” Indi were award:d as follow: h, first prize, $12, for gentle- . as “The Spanish Minister, Dupuy de P. Hellman, second prize, as a owman. The third gentleman's prize was awarded to a mask2r represent- ing a monkey, but when the latter un- masked it was found that the supposed man was a woman, Mrs. Altrup. She was given the prize, Nowever. In the ladies’ al Lulu Robert as other ved first prize; Mrs. S: , as the secon , as “The New Woman,” the third. After the prizes were awarded, supper was d and dancing was kept up until an early hour this morning. Th> success ef the ball was largely due to the efforts ef the committee having it in charge, which was composed of A. F. Joe arl Xan- M der, A. Lerch, W. P. k- mann, H. oarer, William Beren: . Kuebel, H. Nolda, Sc. F. Widmeyer, F. C. Berens, F. Eckstein ard Theodore Beuchert. ——— Death of Dr. Samuel A. Muhleman. Dr. Samuel A. Muhleman died sudden!ty last night at 11:30 o'clock at his residence, No. 1512 Sth street northwest. Dr. Muhle- Man was a native of Ohio, but had been a ent of the District for the past seven- ears. He was a cierk in the record and pension office of the War Department one of those who were in the Fort's Theater disaster. He never recov- ered from the shock to his nervous system which this disaster brought on, but being @ man of seemingly fine physique he did not immediately succumb to its effects. He Lafayette Lodge, No. 19, Mount Vernon R. A. Chapter, and Washington Commandery, No. 1, Dr. Muhleman leaves a wife and four children. The funeral will take place Wed- nesday afternoon. + Five and One-Half Hours to Old Point Comfort. All rail, via Richmond and the C. and O. ys and Saturdays p.m. from 6th street station. Solid . comprising combined car, parlor car, and observation car. Tickets at a Full ticket offices.— Ice Company Elects Trustees. The stockholders of tha Hygienic Ice Company yesterday elected irustees as fol- Jews: Beriah Wilkirs, Bushrod Robinson, Christian Heurich, Ralph L. Galt, R. Rass- bach, Frank W. Williams, Samuel W. Cu ric Theodore J. Mayer and Wiliam Chandler. ing officers uel W. Curriden; superintend-n Davis, and cashier, A. L. 3 —.__ Violets and L Beautiful specimens at Gude's, 1 Advertisement. ———— Ladies of the G. A. R. The regular meeting of U. 8. Grant Cir- cle, Ladies of the G. A. R., was held at its hall, 423 G street. Progressive euchre succeeded the regular business session. Friends had been previously invited, and ten tables were placed about the hall for the convenience of the players. The prizes were won by Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Bain and Miss Contnor. Refreshments were served. A collection was taken for the benefit of the relief fund. The trustees elected the follow- President and treasurer, Sam- Frank P. rhead. — food drink — Malt-Nutrine —is the greatest builder up of weakened systems. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the famo' Auheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n, which fac guarantees the purity, excellence and merit ¢laimed for it—Advt. Sag Golden Eagle Hop. A hop and supper was given last evening in McCauiey’s Hall by Monarch Temple and Cyrus Castle, Golden Eagle. The danc- ing program was on the r=verse side of ecmic valentines. Supper was served in an adjoining room. The reception committee Was composed of G. A. Spindler, A. Toense, A. R. Warfield, M. L. Ward, W. G. Haller, Mrs. Fridle jolph, Mrs. Wartlzid, Mrs. Baumann and Mrs. Collingsworta. —— Reliable Coal, 84.50 per ton. Chestnut No. 2 at the above price. One dollar saved. J. Maury Dove, cor. 21st & I, 1206 H, 1626 M n.w. and 13th’ & D s.w. —Advt. SS North Carolinians Will Have a Good Time. The North Carolina Society will hold a Meeting next Friday night at Confederate Veterans’ Hall, 1th and E streets nortn- we to Y o'clock by th» wives of the members of the North Carolina congressional dele- gation, assisted by the matrons of the so- ty and twenty-four brizht and pretty iris. Later in the eveniug an oyster sup- per will be served and toasts will be re- sponded to by a number of well-known North Carolinians, A reception will be held from 7:30 [STREET RAILWAY MEASURE ee Ae ee North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Dis- cuss City and Suburban Bill, Omission of North Capitol Street— Street Improvements and B. and ©. Viaduct Considered. The North Capitol and Eckington Citi- zens’ Association held a called meeting last evening that took the place of the regular meeting for February. The railroad ques- tion was discussed at some length, a reso- lution was adopted with the object of urg- ing that Congress word the pending city and suburban railway bill so as to leave no doubt as to its application to North Capitol street, and the proposed by-laws of the cen- tral committee of Citizens’ Associations re- ceived consideration. President William G. Henderson called the meeting to order, with the secretary, Mr. W. J. Hughes, in his place. After Mr. John 8. Poynton of 41 Q street northeast had been elected to membership, President Hen- derson addressed the meeting. Referring to the City ahd Suburban railway bill that was favorably reported in the House of Representatives yesterday, as a substitute for the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home rail- way consolidation bill, President Hender- son made a statement setting forth what had been accomplished by the association in the direction of securing railroad legis- lation for Eckington and vicinity. He de- tailed the nature of the visits of the mem- bers of the executive and railway commit- tees to the members of the committees in Congress and the good that had resulted therefrom. It was asked whether or not the bill, as reported in the House yesterday, was satis- factory to the residents of Eckington and the adjacent section. President Henderson replied that so far as he could see there was only one objection, and that was that no mention was made in the bill of the North Capitol street line. A member sug- gested that it was the intention to include, by the terms or the bill, all lines acquired by the Eckington company. Vice President Fowler remarked, however, that he under- stood the omission of specific mention of the North Capitol line in the bill was in- tentional. From what he had learned, he added, the railroad company does not pro- Pose to equip the North Capitol street line with the underground system, and pos- sessed sufficient influence to have reference to that branch omitted from the bill. Appeal Made to Congress. Chairman A. R. Serven of the committee on railways, in view of the condition of af- fairs, moved that the secretary be instruct- ed to address communications to the chair- men of the House and Senate District com- mittees, respectively, urging that the bill providing for the equipment of certain railway lines with the underground elec- tric system be worded tn such a manner as to apply unequivocally io the North Capitol street line, for the reason that the bill, as now worded, appears to be am- biguous to some extent as to equipping the North Capitol street line. The motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Serven took occasion to remark that he had been informed by President Crosby of the reorganized railway company that, if the railway bill passed, the New York avenue line would be the first to be equip- ped with the underground electric system. President Henderson added that he had in- quired of Mr. Crosby if the underground system would be placed in operation at once on the Brookland line. The reply was that owing to the great expense entailed in introducing the underground system the trolley must be continued on the Brook- land line for the present. In regard to ue North Capitol street line, President Hen- derson had been informed, the underground system would be placed in operation as far north as the circle, while the trolley would be operated north of the circle. There would be no change of cars on that branch, Call of Committees. The regular call of committees was next in order. Chairman M. A. Mess of the com- mittee on streets, sidewalks and lights read a number of communications from the Dis- trict Commissioners, having reference to improvements to streets and sidewalks in Eckington. He had been notified, explain- ed Mr. Mess, that the streets of Eckington would be swept every other Saturday, or oftener, and that the lighting of Quincy street, between Lincoln avenue and Ist Street, was on the schedule of improve ments prepared by the Commissioners. Mr. W. W. Porter, chairman of the com- mittee on city limits, made a report that was received with consid2rable enthusiasm. He stated that through the >fforts of the committee, the Postal and Western Union Tclegraph companies respectively had ex- tended the fre> delivery system to Ecking- ton. The Union Transfer Company had promised to operate in Eckington at regu- jar city rates with the arrival of spring, but the express companies took the stand that they would hardly be justifizd in making free deliveries in that section. After Mr. Jay F. Bancroft had stated that there is no probability of legislation at this session of Congress in regard to the Baltimore and Ohio viaduct, Mr. A. O. Tingley callzd attention to a proposed amendment of the constitution of the asso- ciation offered by bim at the last meeting, providing that any member whose dues are in arrears for one year shall be drepp2d from the rolls after notice. The amend- ment was adopted, but this action was subsequently reconsidered and the motion was laid upon the table. Street Extension. Und>r the head of new business, the as- scclation adopted a resolution offered by Vice President Fowler, approving an amendment to the District appropriation bill proposed by Senator Faulkner, provid- ing fer the extension of North Capitol and Ist streets through th2 land of the heirs of David Moore. The association next proceeded to the ecnsideration of the proposed by-laws of the central committee of citizens’ associa- tions. The invitation to join the c2ntral organi- zation was adopted and the action of its executive committee in appointing Messrs. Wm. G. Henderson, J. F. Bancroft and W. J. Hughes as delegates was indorsed. Messrs. W. J. Fowler, J. H. Lan3 and W. W. Porter were selected as alternates. — CABMAN TO BLAME. He Should Not Pick Up a Drunken Man. Thomas J. Smith pleaded “guilty, con- ditionally,” this morning in Police Court to the charge against him of refusing to pay cab hire. Cab Driver Richard Leland told Judge Kimball that he got the defendant on the street about 3 o'clock this morning, and three hours later his passenger refused to pay his fare. : “And then what happened?” queried the court. “I had him arrested,” driver. “What was the man’s condition when he got into your cab?” * “I don’t think he was drunk,” the cab- man answered. ‘He was able to get in the cab without assistance.” in his own behalf the defendant said he would pay the cabman if the court would give him time to get the money. “I don't remember hiring him,” said Smith, “but I’m willing to pay the bill.” He said the last thing he remebered wa: being in a saloon about 11:30 o'clock. When he was pulled out of the cab at the police station he expressed surprise. Judge Kimball was satisfied from Smith’s condition this morning that he was drunk n he got into the cab. * concluded the judge, “I am not going to help a cabman when he picks up a drunken man. Smith is discharged.” oe Nothing Finer Than Gude’s Jonquils, and only 50c. doz. Gude, 1224 F.—Advt. Jadge Ru answered the -— Luther League Box Party. A “box party,” under the auspices of the Luther League of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rev. J. C. Bowers, pastor, will take place Friday evening next at the r2si- derce of Miss Edna Black, No. 495 C street southwest. sees = Money to lend at 5 and 6 per éent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, _ + AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATER.—Better than a circus is the “Circus Girl.” No wonder if the circus people are such bright, clever, jolly persons as represented in the musical comedy that the circus is such a popular institution. But never was a circus with such rich costumes and such pretty girls with a fondness for admirers on the out- side. Those who saw the initial perform- ance of the comedy last night at the Na- tional enjoyed themselves as they have rarely done at a theater. The dialogue has been so well pruned that little remains that is flat or pointless. The music is light and melodious and is given acceptably. The scenery is faithful and claborate, the scene representing the neighborhood of the Grand Opera House in Paris being especial- ly felicitous. The “Circus Girl” was brought out in London two years ago and is still be- ing played there. It was presented to a New York gathering at Daly’s Theater, New York, last season and ran for twenty- one weeks. It has just finished a five weeks’ engagement in Boston. It is just the thing to make a tired man forget his troubles, for it is light and amusing and without being silly and of doubtful propriety. The ele- ments of the play are by no means new— the giddy old married man dining and win- ing charming actresses being one of the factors in the fun making—but the action goes forward with a dash that leaves no time for carping criticism. The first act is laid in one of the Paris boulevards where everybody, in the circus and out, becomes acquainted. The second act portrays the first appearance in Paris of Drivelli’s circus and the famous artists’ ball. There are three sets of love affairs on hand and they afford constant amusement and entertain- ment. There are twenty-eight speaking parts in the piece, and the principals are assisted by a chorus of fifty. A most hearty reception was given every one who aided in making the evening enjoyable, but Gladys Wallis, the demure little school girl, who falls in love with the “Cannon King,” un- doubtedly made the hit of the evening. With a girlish, natural manner, the very opposite of theatric, a sweet and vibrant voice, she won every one and was repeated- ly recalled on her singing “A Simple Piece of String.” Mary Young as Lucille, the slack wire artist, and John Slavin es Biggs, who takes Jimmy Powers’ part in such @ way as not to make the substitution a etriment, were encored repeatedly for their clever pantomime. There were several faces in the cast that are familiar to Wash- ingtonians, and they were recognized with pleasure—Minnie De Rue, Mabella Baker and Joseph Fay, who have frequently been seen in light opera companies. Amanda Fabris as the Favorita, the “charming equestrienne,” headed the list of Rubon- niers, which is as follows: Gladys Wallis, Mary Young, Mabella Baker, Minnie De Rue, Florence Thornton, Ella Aubry, Goldie Andrews, Louise Gunning, Eleanor Kendall, Adine Bouvier, Minnie Woodbury, Edith Burbank, Rosalind Cobin, John ’ Slavin, Samuel Edwards, Bert Thayer, Edward Tyler, Douglas Flint, Joseph Fay, George Miller, Edwin Hanford, E. H. Van Vechten, Richard Quilter, Basil Totson, Charles Whalen, E. B. Knight and H. §.’ Austin. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —A strong play, weakly handled, was the Presentation of “Under the Red Robe” by Charles Frohman’s company at the Lafay. ette Square Theater last night. Some mem- bers of the cast did not possess the ability to do better; others, who had demonstrated their ability in the past, would not do as well as they might and failed to maintain their records. The play abounds in dra- matic situations and is replete with strong lires. This 1s true to such an extent that, unless handled by competent people, the narrow margin which ts said to divide the sublime from tke ridiculous is easily wiped cut. The author has attempted the difli- cult task of popularizing a despicable character, of making a hero of a gamester, trawler and, finally, a spy. The base ac- tions the hero is called upon to perform are transmuted into good metal in the fire of the last act of attempted self-sacrifice and atonement, from which he emerges purified. Tre title of the book from which the play is adapted comes from the part which Cardinal Richelieu takes in the story. He is, in fact, the mainspring that moves the actors in the thrilling drama, although he appears only in the beginning to start the machinery and in the end to distribute reward. Gil de Berault is a broken-down gamester and duelist, who by a last violatiom of the edict against dueling comes under the ban of the cardinal’s displeasure. A chance of life is held out to him if he will undertake the mission of trapping and arresting Henri de Cocheforet, the cardinal’s enemy. To do this requires that the unfortunate man shall ingratiate himself into the household and favor of the Cocheforet family. He is made welcome by the two brave gentlewomen, who are holding watch in the lonely chateau over the safety of the secreted husband and brother. Implicit faith is reposed in the spy, who falls in love with the sister. His shame and morti- fication over the ignoble part he is-playing with these trusting folk furnish an oppor- tunity for acting of a character which William Morris, who took the part of Be- rault last night, does not seem to appre- ciate. The arrest of Cocheforet, Berault’s remorse, and his subsequent releasing of his prisoner, with Berault’s departure for Paris to deliver himself to the cardinal’s displeasure, the latter's forgiveness, and the uniting of Berault and Cocheforet’s sister form dramatic situations. Giles Shine takes the part of Richelieu, and in- terprets the character in a manner dis- tinetly his own. Miss Mary Hampton as Renee de Cocheforet manifested a restraint of effort which disappointed her friends who had seen her in other parts not so favorable for good work as this one. Frank McGlynn as Con, the dumb servant, de- serves cormmendation for the conscientious effort he put forth. The audience recog- nized this and demonstrated their approval. William Furnam as tho lieutenant was at ease in his part, while Edwin Thanhouser as Captain Larolle manifested overmuch anxiety to carry out the only comedy role in the play. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Hoyt’s enjoy- able travesty on the citizen-soldiery, en- titled “A Milk White Flag,” has ‘been going the rounds for a long time now, but it seems rather to improve with age and to gain the flavor that comes with long ac- quaintance. This fact was clearly evinced by the large and, after a time, enthusiastic audience that gathered at the Academy of Music last nignt to witness a performance of this clever farce, the most enjoyable in many minds of Hoyt’s numerous produc- tions. In many respects the company pre- senting “A Milk White Flag” last night was supericr to the original one, while in other phases it fell below it. The presence of Harry Gilfcil was missed, but Richard arnella did a great deal to make the de- ticlency less noticeable. The feature of the play, as has always been the case, is the character work of the undertaker, and in this line John 8. Marble, a member of the eriginal company, cannot be excelled. His work last night was of the high order that has made him a name in this farce. Next to the undertaker, the part of the widow is, perhaps, the most important, and this character was ably taken by Miss Lansing Rowan, who looked and acted the part in an entirely satisfactory manner. John W. Dunne as the colonel whom Napoleon looked like was enjoyable in the part, while L. J. Loring made a capable and effi- cient Gen. Hurleu Burleigh of the regular army, who dees not seem to understand the ideas embraced in the organization of a company of citizen-soldiers. George Tall- man as the mejor, and Frank B. Glenn ag the judge advocate were an improvement over thc original company in the matter of Vocal accomplishments, the iatter securing an enthusiastic encore for his solo in the last act.. Miss Jobyna Howland made an attractive friend for the widow, and James R. Smith as the departed | contractor, Pigott Luce, in the little he really had to do on the stage, was excellent. One of the features of the performance was the spe- clalty work of Mary Marble as the daugh- ter of the widow of Pigott Luce. Her baby act was warmly appreciated, while her songs in the last act, with quick changes af costume, were enjoyable to the utmost. ‘The production was, of course, rounded out with pretty girls in bright and attractive costumes and very pretty scenery, while good songs and choruses added to the ac- tion and contributed to a most enjoyable performance. The production was a smooth one in every respect, and left out no point that could possibly be brought in for the purpose of showing off Hoyt’s idea in writing the farce. 5 GRAND OPERA HOUSE —The Cuban war came to the front last night at the vice! be isthe Doet teen {2 Sai * man te Get the yr ret meticines sua t. im ines ; al it Best. fee tanta tea, mae rt are a sick man, Fe BBA Ey Ga AS nt, age Bon sion it is because be knows it ro be -he remedy Grand Opera House fm the romantic melo- drama entitled “‘Thedagt Stroke,” written by a Washington man,sJ. N. Morris, and scored a most emphagicshit with the large audience present. M usually have one villain, but “TRe (Last Stroke,” ac- cording to the audiences possesses about a dozen, as every Spaniar@ that made his ap- pearance was singlediout as an enemy and ba . The play pessesses many points that are good and wery few that can be classed as ordinary, trifling situations pre- dominating, while patriotic sentiment kept step with the thrills. The work of the pa- triotic Cubans and Agneficans was of the character to call fort® the greatest praise, and whenever a poimt was gained by this contingent the enthwsiagm reached fever heat. The plot, while cemplicated, is easi- ly followed, owing to:the conscientious work of the company,:cwhich contributes in no small degree toward the success of the presentation. Oti§ Turner, as the lead- ing man, looked and acted his part in a manly and earnest way, winning applause at almést every turn. Edgar Forrest cer- tainly made the villain obnoxious enough to please the most anti-Spanish sentiment that was on tap, and his words were hardly dis- tinguishable on account of the condemna- tion showered on his defenseless shoulders. Mr. Phillips, Miss Victorson, Mr. Sackett and Miss Ardeck were worthy of high praise, the latter, especially, giving a clever interpretation of the character assigned her. Curtain calls were numerous, the en- tire company generally being called out after each act, and in this way the most emphatic stamp of approval was placed on the play. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.—Man- ager Kernan had a surprising novelty at the Lyceum Theater last night in Fred Rider’s Moulin Rouge Extravaganza Com- pany, the heralding of which resulted in the house being packed to the doors. The company presented the latest Pa- risian sensation, entitled “A Hot Box,” which is taken from the efforts of two young men to organize a burlesque show, two married men joining them, and as a result the quartet frequently get into very warm quarters. The scenes are laid for the most part in the gardens of the Moulin Rouge, and interspersed with the plot ot the burlesque specialties are introduced with good effect. Cooper and St»wart, the singing and talking comedians, scored an emphatic hit, their act being given with a dash that was enjoyable. The two Ber- nards followed in a comedy sketch that created lots of fun and laughter. Gordon and Lick played on all sorts of musical in- struments in a pleasing manner. The Ur- line Sisters came on next and proved to be an up-to-date sketch team, new songs and bright dialogues being introduced. Harris and Walters, in a novel act, entitled “The Dark-eyed Widow,” scored an emphatic hit, the laughter being: incessant. Lucia Cuerbo and Alice Nolan, as the ‘‘Black- berry Twins,” had things their own way for half an hour with their coon songs ana acrobatic dances. In the burlesque Chas. Harris and Jack Bernard had the burden of comedy work, and their fun-making was of a very high class. The costumes, scen- ery and pretty girls are very much in evi- dence, the latter especially being numer- ous, well drilled and good singers. The sen- sation of the evening is the dancing of the “Clodoche” and “Moulin Rouge.” BIJOU THEATER.—With one exception the bill presented at the Bijou theater yes- terday afternoon underwent an entire change from last week, Hyberta Pryme being the only hold-over. An audience of large proportions was on hand to welcome the newcomers, and each and every one scored distinct hits. The Baroness Blanc made her first appearance in this city, New York and Chicago taking up the most of her time heretofore, and sang several racy songs in a dashing manner that pleased im- mensely. Little Marie Heath, one of the cleverest and brightest little soubrettes on the stage today, came next on the bill and was received with great favor, the audience being loth to part with her. Gertie Gilson is also a clever little singer and easily re- peated her success of a few weeks ago. Lulu Bigger and Minnie Dreher proved to be a clever song and dance team, their dresses being especially noticeable. Beeson, Miller and Lulu in @ comedy sketch kept everybody in good humor for thirty min- utes. The whirlwind gun spinning act of Hadj Lessik proved an enjoyable novelty. Fish and Quigg, the funny pair, scored one of their old-time suceesses, while St. Clair did a variety of things ery acceptable manner. Carroll and Qs scored a hit with their black face fionsense, and Price and Watson were good in their dialect sketch. Hyberta Pryme renewed her late success. with songs and dances. A funny burlesque was put, on by the members of the company for the wind-up, a property elephant with two men in it scoring a suc- cess by backing over the footlights into the orchestra yesterday afternoon, to the yelis of delight from the gallery over the mis- hap. A series of living pictures were given by Mlle. De Lyska. CLEVER WORK FOR AMATEURS— The Soldiers’ Home Theater was packed to the doors last Friday night on the occa- sion of the presentation of Taylor’s “Still Waters Run Deep” by the Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company. It was undoubtedly the best performance this company has yet given, and showed study and application on the part of every member of the cast. Miss Laura Eichleberger, as Mrs. Sternhold, showed great strength in such a difficult role. In the scene with Hawksly she was particularly effective, and her whole work was an indication of a bright future. Mr. William Hutchinson portrayed the easy- going, impassive Mildmay admirably. Mr. Test, as Mr. Potter, had an excellent make- up, and the audience always found some- thing so amusing in his clever impersonation of the garrulous old man that it frequently brought down the house. The Capt. Hawksly of Mr. Daly showed signs of con- sjderable study, as he carried the part of the villainous adventurer with true spirit. Miss Susie Buckler made a pretty Mrs. Mildmay and gave a charming picture of the romantic young wife who so nearly falls a victim to her diseontent. The Dun- bilk of Mr. English was hearty, spontane- ous and jolly. Mr. Connors did a ciever bit of work as Gimlet, the detective, and Mr. Park Hutchinson, as the stiff and formal Jessop, was a success. Mr. Meloy, as Markham, and Mr. Shyrer, as Langford, played the minor roles with ease and grace. 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. Because it makes: The blood righykad Pure, giving #& power To feed thé nerves. Hood’ Sarsaparilla Cures nervousness, Dyspepsia, rkeumatism, Catgrrh, setofula, And all forms of Impure blood. Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Cal ol itomacl PEnOVER GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specide. The first remover all distress @ permanent ROVE GRAHAM EOoe ne, Send G a sy = 9 . to j. X.. Doi nay it Li be Write for by 50-cent ee For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket Books, Toilet Cases and Leather Goods ‘ THE PASSENGER AGENTS| ne Eee, National Association of Railway Men Ad- journs Until October. Discussion of the Ant! -Sealping Bill— Reasons Assigned for Advo- cacy of the Measure. At the conclusion of its business yester- day afternoon the National Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents ad- jJourned until the next regular meeting, which will be held at Detroit, Mich., Octo- ber 18. A reporter for The Star had a talk today with Mr. 8. H. Hardwick, assistant general Passenger agent of the Southern Railway Company. Mr. Hardwick, in speaking of the resolutions adopted by the association yesterday, said: “In discussing the resolutions it was thought by some of the members that they should be more severe in expressing the feeling of the various railroad companies on the subject of ticket scalping, but a large number believed that more temperate resolutions, such as the ones adopted, would be more dignified and of more effect. The railroad companies are opposed to the scalping of tickets because they claim it prohibits them from issuing low-rate tick- ets for special occasions in cases where they would gladly do so. “For a railroad company to sell a ticket to a scalper,” said Mr. Hardwick, “is to virtually give him a mortgage on the com- pany which is bound to be foreclosed, and I, with my colleagues, am very much op- posed to the system.”” The Resolutions Adopted. The Association of General Passen- ger and Ticket Agents closed its spe- celal session at the Arlington Hotel late yesterday afternoon, after having adopted the resolutions affecting the anti-scalping bill, which is pending before Congress. The resolutions set forth that inasmuch as “the impression has been given out that the passage of the anti-scalping bill now be- fore Congress is favored only by a few transportation lines of the country, and as this meeting, comprising the officials d rectly in charge of the passenger interests of the transportation lines, has assembled in Washington, D. C., this 14th day of February, for the purpose of considering this subject, we express our earnest belief in the necessity for national legislation on this question, and respectfully urge upon our representatives in Congress that im- mediate and favorable action be taken up- on this measure, which has our unqualified indorsement as being in the interests of the general public, as well as the transporta- tion lines.” Copies of this resolution will be sent to all members of Congress. In accordance with a resolution, passed by a unanimous vote, President Turk an- pounced the following standing commit- tees: New England, D. J. Flanders, J. R. Wat- son, A. C. Kendall; trunk lines, J. R.Wood, George H. Daniels, D. B. Martin; south- eastern, C. E. Harman, J. C. Haile, C. P. Atmore; central passenger, C. S. Crane, B. F. Horner, E. O. McCormick; western pas- senger, P. S. Eustis, George H. Heafford, John Sebastian; southwestern, E. P. Tur- ner, M. L. Robbins, H. C. Townsend; trans- continental, W. F. White, S. F. B. Morse, Charles 8. Fee. It is the duty of this committee to agi- tate the aati-scalping issue and to use their best efforts to have such legislation passed in the several states as will prohibit ticket scalping in each of them. Quite a little time was devoted yesterday afternoon to the discussion of the manner of printing tickets, so as to prevent era- ures and forgeries, but no definite action was taken in the matter. A report was re- ceived from the Ticket Printers’ Associa- tion on the subject. ——.__. A Dog With a Record. “Billick,” the handsome and intelligent Eskimo dog, which is the pet and property of Mr. Hazard Wells, the Klondike ex- plorer, paid a visit to The Evening Star Office yesterday afternoon. Billick was on his way to have his tintype taken and seemed to erjoy the anticipation very much. He is a pure bred Eskimo, three years old, clad in a heavy coat of thick, long hair, and has an excellent disposition and a good temper. He was the leader of Mr. Wells’ pack of six dogs with which he came out from Dawson City this winter. He drew a load of 310 pounds himself as his share of the work on the perilous journey. Billick would much prefer a colder climate, but is managing to get along pretty well in this latitude. nl Fix Hix Compensation. The District Commissioners have ordered that Charles Pemberton, janitor of the smallpox hospital, shall receive $2.50 a day during the presence of the disease at the hospital. | A Royal Baking | | Powder hot bis- | cuit is the lux- | ury of eating. Hotel Gordon, 16TH AND I STS., WASHINGTON, D.C. The newest and finest appointed hotel in Wash- ington—American and European plans. Restaurant and cafe open until midnight. The public is cor- dially invited to inspect the hotel. JAS. R. KEENAN, Formerly Manager of the Shoreham. CITY ITEMS. : Three Gold Dollars for 98c. Is equal to buying one of our $3 Saxony Wool German Hand-knit Jackets or Sweat- ers we are closing out at 98c. Too many on hand for a mild winter. C. Auerbach, “The Knit Jacket and Sweater Man,” 7th aud H sts. it Elgin Butter, 28c. Ib. Johnston’s, page 7. For Throat Diseases and Coughs use Brown’s Bronchial Troches. Like all really good things, they are imitated. The genuine are sold only in boxes. ——_—_—_o—_—__ ReoyalGiueM: aticks everything.10c, mhS-t,f,stf The Howard House is the most liberally conducted hotel in Waehington 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 3 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. fe5-tu,th,s,5t® AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY, trices." Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinees, HoyT’s |A Best, MILK Biggest, | WHITE Brightest, | FLAG. Next Week—ISHAM’S OCTOROONS. fe14-20tf New National Theater. Every and Saturday Matinee, FROHMAN’S PRODUCTION Of the London Galety’s Most Conspicuous Musical Circus Girl. fel2-7t* It has made the world. NEW NATIONAL THEATER. ; XNCB An Organization Formed Those Engaged in the Dusiness. An association of the railway ticket printers, authorized by the American As- sociation of General Passenger and Ticket Agents to print railway tickets, was form- ed yesterday at the Arlington Hotel. The following were present: W. H. Woodward of the Woodward & Tiernan Printing Company of St. Louis, R. 8. Gardiner of Rand-Avery Supply Company of Boston, John Reed of Rand & McNally Company of Chicago, William Poole of Poole Bros., Chicago; James M. Ruso of Weed-Parsons Printing Company of Albany, N. Y.; Alex- ander 8. Calhoun of Stevenson & Foster Company of Pittsburg, Pa.; C. G. Craw- ford of Wynkoop, Hallenbeck Crawford Company of New York, George W. Haw- kins, jr., of the American Bank Note Com- pany of New York, F. C. Nunemacher of Louisville, Ky.; J. L. Greaves of Strom- berg, Allen & Co., Chicago; John B. Kurtz of J. D. Lucas Printing Company of Bal timore, 8. Spencer of Spencer & Craig, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mr. Stone of the Stone Printing Company, Roanoke, Va.; Mr. Scott of Allen, Lane & Scott of Philadel- phia, Pa. Letters were received from the Cleve- land Plaindealer, Ohio; the Hamilton Bank Note Company of New York, Franklin Bank Note Company of New York, Ohio Valley Press of Cincinnati, Ohio; the J. M. W. Jones Stationery and’ Printing Com- pany of Chicago, H. 8. Crocker & Co., San Francisco, Cal., and Southan & Carey of Montreal, Canada. The gathering represented nearly all the railway ticket printers in the United States and Canada. The following officers were elected: W. H. Woodward of St. Louis, president; John Reed of Chicago, vice president; James M. Ruso of Albany, N. Y., secretary. The association will remain in session several days. The association held a brief session at the Hotel Raleigh yesterday afternoon, at which the question of providing “safety” tickets was discussed. It was decided that such tickets would be a proper safeguard, and a report to this effect was submitted = the General Passenger Agents’ Associa- jon. COLORED QUARTET IN TROUBLE. Two Are Fined, the Others Discharged from Custody. A colored quartet from Hillsdale, com- posed of Ernest Hutton, William Bruce, Morris Hutton and William Southern, ap- peared in the dock of Judge Kimball's court this morning on the charge of disor- derly conduct. Four young white men, who live on this side of the Anacostia river, were witnesses against ther: Sunday afternoon the white men went to visit a friend on the Hamilton road, they said, and were attacked by colored men. Stones were thrown and the strangers were forced to retreat in the direction of the vil- lage. They were followed by the colored men, and the arrest of the quartet fol- lowed. Judge Kimball listened to charges and counter charges in the case, and then he heard Attorney Moss, who said that on Sundays white men from the city play ball and drink beer on the lot near Stan- ‘BABY'S SIKIN In all the world there is no other treatment #0 pure, 80 sweet, so safe, so speedy, for preserving, purifying and beautifying the skin, scalp and hair, and eradicating every humor, as warm baths with CUTSCURA SOAP, and gentle anointings with CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. ticura Is sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG & CREM. CORP., Sole Props., Poston. G>“All About the Skin, Scalp and Hair,” free. EVERY HUMOR nets cerccR a AMUSEMENTS. GABRIEL'S FINE CANTATA, “JERUSALEM,” HAMLINE CHURCH, FEB. 16, 8 P.M. hb large Ci . Fine Orchestra and Grand Orga splendid affair. Admission, 25c. For Gospel Work. Tickets at Parsell's and Davis’, 9th and B : e n.w. Get them early! NEXT DANIELS, COLUMBYA—EXTRA. ANK In the Idol’s Eye. Seats now on sale. fel4-6i-8 ORPHANS’ CONCERT. Th sale of reserved seats for the concert by the EK. of St. V: lum at the Columbia Theate- NI IGHT begins Tuesday morning, Feb. 15, at of the theater. 114-6 LAFAYETTE = = Tonight. MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. MATINE 50c., Te. and $1.00. EVENINGS—25¢., ‘Te., $1.00 and $1.50. Cherlet Frohman Presents the Brillant Romance, UNDER THE RED ROBE. Adapted by Edward Rose from the Novel of tanley Weyman. AS PERFORMED FOR 300 NIGHTS AT THE EMPIRE THEATER, N. Y. BPX eee The Girl From Paris fel4-20tf GBAND OPERA HOUSE. K ‘AN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMM! ‘G FEB. 14. Usual Matinees Wed. and Sat. at 2. JACOB LITI"S Mammoth Scenic Production of the Successful Cuban Play, THE | = | 2Be., Sie. LAST rams STROKE CUBA. POPULAR PRICES. Next attraction, week of Feb. 28—HI HENRY’S MAMMOTH MINSTRELS. fel4-6t Kneisel Quartet. Sixth Season—Third Concert, Washington Club, 1710 I Street, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBY. 16, 3:30. Quartets by Beethoven, Schubert and_ Schumann. Tickets sf $180 for sale at DROOP'S, 025 Pa. ave, and at the door. fel4-20 Beou THEATER. Miocene, Doe. Boe. Nightly, 206. a 0c.) 300.) 50c. BARONESS BLAN MARIE HEATH. Gertie Gilson, Miss Bigger and Dreber. Twelve Other Big Hot Acts. fel4-et ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. All This * Moulin Rouge. EXTRAVAGANZA. Next Week—THE ROSE HILL FOLLY CO. fel4-6t GRAND BENEFIT TO THE MORTON CADETS ‘Haley’s Washington Concert Band, SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 30, 1898, 1998, aT ) PEARL 1 ———=3 tontown, and then call the natives “coons't and “nigners” and throw stones. .” he said, “this is just what ha pened in this case, Stantontown is as Peaceful a place as there is in the Dise trict.” “We have a great many cases there, considering it is so peaceable,” court remarked. “It ts one of in the Distri ney Pugh. * easies in that any other section exc “mile limit.’ It was only about a week ago that stones were thrown at me on Hamilton road. The Huttons were fined $5 each and their companions were discharged. from the the most diso' 2 Prose Simply a Question of Time When all Intelligent Peop! Will Admit THAT THE NEW TREATMENT FOR DISE. OF THE HEAD, THROAT AND LUNGS IS THE ONLY METHOD BY WITCH THE DISEASED PARTS CAN BE REACHED AND CURED. We all know that the air passages fn the he: were made to heat and dry the air before lunge. We Teaches the bronchial tubes and know that single drop of water in the Win Pipe will slmost cause strangulation, and thal isture of any kind cannot enter the bronchit yes and lungs. How, them, can you expect to cure diseases of these passages with Uquid mede icinea, whi ply forced ented by natant a trils into the month, and are iteelf from gol This attempt to drown the bacilli of catarch, which thrive and grow op moisture, would be amusing, if it were uot f the serious injury which often results from 1 use of strong liguid medicines forced into tl delicate air passages by powerful sprays, doach and atomizers. The cifference between the old and new method of treating catarrh, bronchit and consumption is so great that any one © tand why the medical chole country have later as the aral treatment fe eases. The first mentioned being laws ‘of nature, the later, natur carried to all the head. germs which canse the disease, All this without any effort on the part of the patient, except the sinple act of breathing. "Cores by Inhalation alone. There r, no risk, Your money ts refunded if it falls to relieve. “Hyomet” outfit, $1.00. 5 “Hyomet” Balm by ‘all drag! ruggst Stery of “Hyomei. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 EAST 20TH STREET, New York. We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and F, Twentieth Annual Ball, TO BE GIVE! Unione Fratellanza Italiana, aT NATIONAL RIFLES’ HALL, February 17, 1898. Tickets (admitting gentleman and ladles)... fel5-3t 50 horal Society's American Concert, Congregational Church, CORNER OF 10TH AND G STREETS, Monday, Feb. 21, at 8 P.M. A program of solo and chorus numbers by Ai can composers, chronologically arranged and by American-born solotsts— MME. EMMA JUCH, Soprano. MRS. ANNA TAYLOR JONES, Contralto. MR. W. THEODORE VAN YORX, Tenore All of New York. Mr. Jobn Porter Lawrence, Organist. MR. JOSEF KASPAR, Directon Reserved cats, 50c., Tc. and $1—now on sale af Ellis & Co.'s, 937 Pa. ave. fel2-8t Bischoff Concert, Congregational Church, Cor, 10th and G sts. mw, Tuesday, February 15. RESERVED SEAT TICKETS. 50 CTS. SEASUN TICKE $1 For sale at Juno. fel23t GRAND FAIR —FO# THE BENEFIT OF— “Shrine of the Sacred Heart,” —aT— Carroll Hall, G bet. oth and roth, From FEBRUARY 7 TO 18 INCLUSIVE, Dancing every evening at Tea. Mid-day Linch served daily. Admission, 10c. Season Tickets, 25c. fe7-AIt-16 —— EXCURSIONS, ETO. FIVE GRAND MID-WINTER TOURS CALIFORNIA! ‘These parties will be UNDER PERSONAL ES- CORT THROUGHOUT. and. the will be made in 1 trains'and elegant vestibuled pal- ace sleeping cars, with dining cars. There be visits in Califernia to San Diego, Riverside, Red- jands, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Avalon. on ‘Santa Catalina Island,’ San Francisco, San Rafael, Jove and Monterey, and the parties will return over the Sierra Nevada by daylight, visiting Salt janitou, ‘with Lake City, Denver and bt Mews of the Gorges avi Canons of Colorads, ‘here will at some of the FINEST YOTELS IN u del Pimtoresea, “Totel ‘3 : Tulsce fotel in Ban Pintoresca, tropa ‘Hotel Vendome, Hotel Kouteford in Sait Lake and Brown lot ver. UL ROUND OF TRAVEL AND SIGHT-SEEING. P Sead for Descriptive Book of Mid-Winter Tours. Wy2shington Steamboat Co. Nortel &