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10 5 ———————————— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“A Southern Ro- mance.” Bijou Theater—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater._Mr. and Mrs. Russ Whytal in “For Fair Virginia.” Grand Opera House.—Hi. Henry’s Min- strels. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. — Robie's Knickerbockers. Lafayette Square Opera House. — Mr. Henry E. Dixey. New National Maid.” Willard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. Memorial Lutheran Church.—Lecture by Mr. Harvey Murray on “Th3 Battle of Gettysburg.” Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South. —Fair. Theater.—“The French —._—_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach * 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, 1 a.m., 12:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly. egos Oe ONLY ONE DAY MORE OF THE SALE OF THE METZEROTT STOCK OF PIANOS AND ORGANS. Not Many Left, but They Are Fine Instru- ments, and at Great Bargains. If you wart to buy a piano at factory cost; if you want to save the usual reiail Profit and expense, it will be necessary for you to call teday, and not later than Wed- nesday morring, for this great ciosing out sale of the Metzerott stock positively closes Wednesday, and the stock wiil all be sold by then. We have a number of the very finest and est pianos on hand yet that Metzerott carried. and you can save enough in the purchase of one of these fine pianos to fairly educate your family in music. We offer today a brand-new $330 Piano, Enslish oak case, 4 feet 8 inches high, Bos- ten fall and duet desk, for $183. Twenty-five dollars cash, $8 per month, buys them. We offer a fine brand-new $300 Piano, French burl walnut case, 4 feet 7 inches high. for $148. We offer brand-new $250 Pianos, English oak case, 4 feet 6 inches high, full scale, for $1 Tw fiv2 dollars cash, $7 to $10 per month, buys them. Brand-new $100 Plate mirror, for $52. Six dollars cash, $4 per month, buys them. Two fine highest grade Upright Pianos, used in theater a few times, worth $400 each; they go for $163 each. Twenty-five dollars cash, $8 per month, buys them. Only one more day, but the stock is now Umited, and it will pay you to call early. - H. COTTER, Factory Agent, 1110 F street northwest. gees Eogle Milk, 13c. can. Johnston's, page 8. ss ON LIGHT SUBJECTS how do you like our huge electric light sign? It's the largest in this country. We re! ¢ Mattresses—upholster and recover furniture. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. “DOPPEL BRAE BEER is preferred to any other by those who are fend of dark beer. It’s made of finest im- ported hops and is highly recommended as @ tonic. Write or ‘phone PABST BREWIN Remember the sale of Ocean City, Md., building lots, Sloan's, 1407 G, this evening. NEW SPRING STYLE HATS. All the latest styles in beautiful new col- ors and blacks; Derbys and Fedoras, $2 up. R. C. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York ave. ‘abinet Organ, French s = Burbank Potatoes 79c. bu. Johnston’s,pge.8. — KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. DISTRICT ODD FELLOWS, Meeting of Grand Lodge—Proceeding of Mother Lodge. The Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of the Dis- trict of Columbia met Saturday evening last in special session, Grand Master John I. Brown presiding. The committee on supervision submitted @ report, which was unanimously adopted, in favor of the appointment and confirma- tion of J. A. Blake Espey and P. Vierbu- chen to represent Eastern Lodge, No. 7, in the board of trustees of Odd Fellows’ Hall, ‘th street northwest; also a report author- izing the grand master to consolidate Brookland Lodge, No. 25, with Eastern Lodge, No. 7, which was also adopted by the Grand Lodge. Central Lodge, No. 1, I. 0. O. F., held a meeting for the initiation of a candidate last Friday evening, a large number of vis- iting members from other lodges Present. The ceremonies of initi conducted by Mr. John B. Ward, grand Warden of this District, and the degree team was composed entirely of employes of the pension bureau, seven states being sented. The team was as follows: J. H. Wood, P. G. M.; Dr. . G. M.; = B. Ward, grand warden; G. W. Uline, P P. N. W. Bridges, George 5 H. Fulmer, R. W. Welch, Dr. Woodman, Read Hanna. The initiate was Mr. Abe Bennet, also of the pension bu- reau. Central Lodge is the mother lodge of the District, its charter dating from 1827. In addition to being the oldest lodge within this jurisdiction it is reputed to be one of the most energetic and progressive. Its entertainment of Friday night will be long remembered by all who“were present. ge Foot Battery Mustered In. The foot battery of artillery for the Dis- trict of Columbia National Guard, recently organized by Lieutenant J. H. Griffiths, formerly of Battery A, Light Artillery, was mustered into service last evening at headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Charles H. Heyl, adjutant general of the District officiated at the ceremony. battery is equipped with two Hotch- kiss rapid-fire guns and two Gatling guns, will hold drills every ~ Wednesday ening. The organization, it is expected, will be one of the features of the local brigade. >— Snake Worship Among Indians. At the meeting of the Anthropological So- ciety this evening two papers will be read, one by Dr. J. Walter Fewkes on “The Al- tar of the Great Snake of Walpi,” the other by Dr. Washington Matthews on “Snake Worship Among the Navajo.” This will be followed by a general discussion by Mr. Frank H. Cushing and others, From the Physicians Standpoint. Where the stomach is weak it is always advisable to prescribe Mait-Nutrine. There is often danger in using pepsin or other Preparations, of which even the smallest dose may have a harmful effect upon a eomparatively strong stomach. Medical authorities agree regarding the intense nourishing power of Malt-Nutrine and its great assistance to digestion. It is par- ticularly adapted to strengthening conval- escents, weak children and those suffering from lack of blood, stomach diseases, etc. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, which fact guarantees the purity, excellence and merit claimed for it.—Advt. ae eee Made Private Secretary. Mr. W. 8. Coursey has been appointed Private secretary to General H. C. Corbin, the newly appointed adjutant general of the army. Mr. Coursey was General Corbin'’s stenographer when the latter was sta- tioned at New York as adjutant general of the Department of the East. OPENS WITH A RECEPTION Baltimore M. E. Oonference to Be Enter- tained This Evening at Wangh Church. Bishop Hurst to Deliver Address of Welcome—Program of: Exercises for Ensuing Week. A reception to the members of the Balti- more conference of the M. E. Church, whose 1i4th annual meeting begins tomorrow at Waugh Church, 3d and A streets northeast, will be given this evening in the Sunday school room, from 7 to 8 o'clock. An ad- dress of welcome will be delivered by Bishop John F. Hurst, to which there will be suitable response by one or more of the visiting ministers. Beginning at 8:15 o'clock, Rev. Dr. E. 8. Todd of Baltimore, formerly pastor of Hamline Church, this city, will deliver a lecture on the “Israel of the Alps,” in the auditorium. The lecture will be illtstrated with a large number of lantern slides. Early tomorrow morning the conference will settle down to business. Promptly at 9 o'clock Bishop Merrill will call the body to order, and, after devotional exercises, con- cluding with the administration of the sacrament of the Lord's supper, the for- malities incident to the permanent organi- zation tor the annual session will take place. While this is in progress there will be an examination by: the conference board of examiners of candidates for admission to the conference on trial. Candidates for Examination. It ‘s said there are now more candidates for the ministry than has been known at eny previous meeting in the history of the conference, and their names are: Daniel Martin, M. W. Bevington, John H. Jefferies, S. G. Graffin. Howard Davis, J. H. Hyatt, L. M. Chambers, W. B. Owens, E. C. Baker, L. W. Barnes, A. H. McKinley, H. E. R. Reck, D. E. Moylan, L. W. Gosnell, W. E. Daugherty, J. L. Duncan, L. Henck, J. Gardner, J. R. Cannon, Yooh! 8. Sacon and Roger S. Harkinson. The board of ministers who will decide whether each of those named are qualified in ali respects to take upon himself the responsible office of a preacher is com- posed of Revs. H. F. France, Page Milburn, Joel Brown, W. R. Stricklen, George C. Ba- con, C. W. Baldwin, W. W. Davis, W. L. McDowell, L. A. Thirlkeid, Lucien Clark, J. F. Goucher, E. T. Mowbray, J. M. Slar- row, L. T. Widerman, John B. Van Meter, F. J. Wagner, O. A. Brown, J. Fred Heisse, T. P. Frost, W. I. McKenney. At 7:30 p.m. tomorrow the missionary an- niversary will take place. Bishop Merrill will preside and an address will be deliv- ered by Rev. Dr. W. T. Smith. The music will be under the direction of Mr. Frank P. Wilson of Foundry M. E. Church. The Program. As finally determined upon, the program for the remainder of the annual session is as follows: Thursday, 9 a.m., conference session; 3 p.m., anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The missionary ad- dress will be delivered by Rev. Dr. J. T. Gracey, and during the same afternoon Dr. J. E. Price, dean of the Ocean Grove Sum- mer School of Theology, will address a meeting of all interested In the formation of a Baltimore conference Post-Graduate Association in Trinity M. E. Church, 5th and C streets southeast. At 7:30 p.m. will be celebrated the anniversary of the Freed- man's Aid and Southern Educational So- ciety. Rev. Dr. J. B. Stitt, pastor of Dum- barton Avenue Church, will preside. The address will be by Rev. J. W. Hamilton, and the music will be under the direction of Mr. Charles Hayden Chase of McKendree Church. Friday the conference will assemble at 9 a.m., and at 3 p.m. the anniversary of the Woman's Home Mission Society will take place. At 7:30 p.m. the anniversary meet- ing of the Church Extension Society will occur. The chair will be occupied by Rev. C. Herbert Richardson of Baltimore. The principal address will be by Rev. Dr. A. J. Kynett. The music will be in charge of Mr. William J. Palmer. Saturday will be devoted to the current business of the conference, but at 7:30 p.m. there will be celebrated the education- al and temperance anniversary, Rev. Dr. H. R. Naylor presiding. The addres. will be by Rev. Dr. C. H. Payne, and the music under the direction of Mr. Page Zimmer- man of Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South. Ordination Ceremonies, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. the annual conference love feast will be observed. At 11 o'clock Bishop Merrill will deliver a sermon, and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon those candi- dates who are admitted to the conference will be ordained at Wesley Chapel, corner of 5th and F streets northwest. Monday the conference will have a busi- hess meeting, beginning at 9 a.m., and this is likely to continue most of the day. One of the most interesting events of the conference will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, the occasion being the anniversary of the Epworth League at Metropolitan M. E. Church, corner of 414 and C streets northwest, on which occasion an address on “Good Citizenship” will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Josiah Strong. The music of the anniversary will be under the direction of Mr. Roland R. Roderick of Waugh Church, The Appointments. The conference will end its work Tues- day, and the most important event of that day will be the announcement of the ap- pointments for the ensuing year; for, while but few changes are expected, itis within the power of the bishop to make a change in the location of any minister, and from the decision of the bishop there is no ap- peal. Consequently until the list is read from the pulpit no member of the body really knows whether he is to be allowed to serve the allotted term of five years in his pastorate, which is the limit, or wheth- er within the ensuing few days he must remove to a new ard perhaps distant field of labor. es NEW BOARD CONVENES. Mrs. Manning and Her Associates Dis- posing of D. A. R. Busines: The newly-elected board of management of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion held {ts first meeting at the head- quarters, in the Loan and Trust building, corner of 9ta and F streets, yesterday af- ternoon and disposed of considerable rou- tine business. The newly-elected president general, Mrs. Daniel Manning, presided. She was assisted by Mrs. John N. Jewett of Chicago. Mrs. Manning said it was her intention to announce the various committees at the meeting, but pressure of work would pre- vent her from doing so before Friday next, at which time she hoped to have the list completed. Reports were received from several of the officers of last year. Mrs. Edwards, the Michigan state regent, related several interesting stories about the sufferings of the continentals confined in prison ships. Today's session of the board was not con- vened until after 2 o'clock, and only routine business had been disposed of up to, this hour. + — Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. eee eee Study of the Old Testament. Six drawing room lectures on the liter- ary study of the Old Testament will be given by Mrs. Louise Seymour Houghton ‘Thursday mornings in Lent. The first lec- ture will be given at the residence of Mrs. Scott circle, Thursday, March 3, when the subject will be “The Daybook of The other lectures will be: March 10, “Early Folk Lore,” at Miss Strong's, 8 Dupont circle; March 17, “The Poetry of the Old Testament,” at Mrs. John Dalzell’s, 1605 New Hampshire avenue; March 24, “Heroes and Heroism,” at Mrs, W. E. Curtis’, 1801 Connecticut avenui March 31, “Love Stories of Israel,” at Mrs. Stanley Matthews’, 1717 I street; April 7, “A Parable of Divine Love,” at Mrs. West- inghouse’s, Dupont circle. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1898-14 PAGES. - . AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—Perhaps the most laudable of the many complimen- tary things that should be said of the pro- duction of “The French Maid,” as given last evening at the New National Theater, is that it is clean and wholesome through- out, never for a moment going beyond the mits of propriety. This condition of things at the present time is refreshing. In addition there are scenery of the most attractive sort and scores of pretty girls, who are more than attractive. Then there are musical numbers almost without num- ber and dances galore, but the bright feat- ure of the evening was the work of several unusually clever comedians. In short, “The French Maid” is in truth a frisky novelty that kept the audience in a continual laugh through the medium of a high order of comedy endeavor, to the exclusion of horse- play and cheap variety tactics. ‘The French Maid” to a certain extent is in the same class with ‘1492” and “Little Chris- topher,” eliminating the burlesque - feat- ures. The audience that filled the theater lost evening can readily understand its success in New York and London. There is seme evidence of a plot, but merely suffi- cient to form a foundation for the greatest possible number of songs that are bright, original and pleasingly rendered, and dances that are also new. The star of the production is unquestionably Mr. Charles Bigelow, who as Charles Brown, @ waiter, with a stereotyped “Thank you, very kindly,” caused a spontaneous laugh by his every word and action. Second in importance in the comedy line is Mr. Hai- len Mostyn, as Jack Brown, a sailor, by birth the twin brother of Charles, although diametrically the opposite in physique. Mr. Ed. Redway, as a diminutive admiral, was as funny as he was frisky. Miss Olive Red- path was the French maid, and she in- terpreted the character in a manner that was irresistible and sparkling. The others in the cast were all well fitted to the parts assigned them, particularly Mr. William Armstrong, who made a handsome naval Heutenant, and Harry Norman, who was @ fierce gend’arme, and the vocal efforts of both drew forth emphatic applause. The Australian dancer, Saharet, who was the talk of London for some time, had things al’ her own way during a portion of the second act and proved a surprise in a terpischorean and agile way. Several unique ballets were presented, in connec- tion with which Herr Augustus Sohlke proved himself a prince of grotesque dancers. The enthusiasm of the audience was carried to the extreme pitch during the final chorus, when every person on the stage produced and waved to and fro the stars and stripes, and, as the curtain de- scended, sang the “Star Spangled Banner.’ COLUMBIA THEATER.—Lovers of the remantic drama will find rare entertain- ment during the present week at the Co- lumbia. “For Fair Virginia’ possesses many strong points as a drama of the war. It recalls the stirring scenes of civil strife, depicts typical characters of the north and south, abounds in touches of pathos and is brightened by many witty passages. The play does not allow the attention of the audience to lag. The audience at the Co- lumbia last evening was an appreciative one. Mrs. Whytal as Virginia Esmond makes a typical southern girl and shows great power in her dramatic efforts. She has the right conception of the part and she elaborates it in the most artistic manner.Mr, Whytal as Colonel Dunbar proves a decided success. Miss Viola Fortescue plays a spirited’ part as Nell Esmond, a Yankee girl. The entire company is a good one and will be sure to attract good audiences to the Columbia during the week. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —The announcement that Henry E. Dixey would appeac as a ‘magician’ sufficed to fill the house last night with an audience at once appreciative and curious. Many were familiar with Mr. Dixey’s versatility and cleverness. Many remembered him as @ brilliant success in “Adonis” days. Others recalled his semi-success in the “‘legiti- mate.” All knew move or less about the charm of his personality, the grace of his stage style and the range of his talents. But Mr. Dixey was trying a bold experi- ment. He was entering a field not only pretty well trampled by men of positive genius, such as Hermann and Kellar, and thus inviting comparisons with their work, but he was assuming a role that concen- trated attention upon himself as never be- fore has it been so focused. Were Mr. Dixey less of an artist in all that he does he would have failed miserably. As it is, he has succeeded nicely, not wonderfully nor surprisingly, but just nicely. He has shown himself to be dexterous with his hands, and he manages to keep his audience in good humor and a state of expectancy throughout the evening, but at no time can he succeed in arousing any of the old-time enthusiasm. The reason is obvious. The sphere into which he has projected himself 1s below his own, and he has narrowed his possibilities. The entertainment is practically on the same lines as those of other “magicians.” There is, first, a hodge-podge of tricks of sleight of hand, with some very effective stage accessories, two pretty girls and a couple of brightly clad negro boys. The chief feature of this act is Mr. Dixey’s “patter.” He makes small talk neatly and uses it to good advantage. In this respect he is superior to those men of the same line whom he is following. Indeed, Mr. Dixey is in his element when he is chatting confi- dentially with his audience. ‘The second part consists of “twenty min- utes with Adonis Dixey.’’ This is probably the most enjoyable feature of the enter- tainment. In it Mr. Dixey revives three of his cleverest impersonations that made him famous several years ago. He appears as the awkward country girl, the old man and Irving. His cld man is a perfect piece of work. It is practically impossible to rec- ognize the least semblance to the sprightly Dixey in the impersonation. The represen- tation of Henry Irving is made novel, even to those persons who saw it in other days, by the introduction of the audience to the mysteries of “‘make-up.” Seated at a small table near the footlights, Mr. Dixey pro- ceeds to transform himself into an almost exact presentation of the famous English tragedian, occasionally interjecting a word or two of amusing comment. The make- up completed, Mr. Dixey gives a marvel- ously life-like impersonation, singing a few verses of the old familiar song “It’s Eng- lish, You Know.” Following this act come two others sim- ilar to those of entertainments of the same class—one a black-stage performance with mysteriously appearing and disappearing objects, concluding with an “‘illusion”—a young woman being transformed into a live lion, very much excited, raging around his cage in a decidedly realistic manner. The concluding part includes a number of small tricks and two “illusions” based upon Hin- doo and Turkish methods. In one a girl is seated on a trapeze, bound, securely and then behind Grawn curtains she knots a rope, rattles a tambourine, rings a bell and finally with a pistol shot appears outside the curtains unbound. It is merely a varia- tion of the familiar cabinet trick very neat- ly done. The final illusion is more com- plex, a young woman being put into a large bag, the fastenings of which are seal- ed. She is then put into a trunk, which is strapped and locked. It is put into another trunk, also strapped and locked, and is then placed within a curtained carriage. Beside the trunk stands a negro. In ten seconds the curtains are drawn and the girl stands free. When the boxes are opened the negro is found within the sealed bag. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—Hi Henry's Minstrels, augmented and improved in ‘many Ways and with many new features added, was the attraction fgr an. audi- ence that completely filled the Grand Opera House last night. Hi Henry’s show ts one of varying excellence, but it must be said that not a single feature of the perform- ance was allowed to pass without unatint- ed appleuse last night, while many of the features were encored time and time again. Musically the show is above the average in the minstrel line, especially in vocalists, but some of the humor and fun was a lit- tle old, although the audience did not seem to mind this fact in the least, and the comedians drew round after round of an- plause for their efforts. The first part was handsomely staged and costumed and the songs that were sung were excellent. G. W. Reeves, Oscar Michaciis, Dan tet that went ahesd af anything in thet POLICY HOLDERS PROTEST. line thet has Ios oa minstrel show. Increased Assessments for Insurance Henry in a to Be Litigated. ee poy 's band A meeting of policy holders in the Mutual Beaty he Reserve Fund Life Association” of New the rest of the shaw nicely with se- | York was held last evening at the Ebbitt Laer a ation : eae eee See reemtion ot House. Gen. D. 8. Stanley presided, and musicians. lemry tm a corne' = doubted SiIity, ore tcocen te | Mr. Watson F. a or a passer: to numerous encoses, of them, a cor- | Speeches were le by remem, °2iy. net quintet, being ially fine. Griffin | Gen. H. V. Boynton, Mr. John M. Carson, were sepn ip an Mr. Chas. L. Frailey and Mr. Z. Vance Har- ris and others in regard to the policy of the company in increasing the assessment on Policy holders, especially those who are well along in years. Personal experiences were related, and it was decided to retain counsel, and General Stanley,General Boyn- ton and Mr. Carson were appointed a com- mittee to select an attorney to represent the policy holdegs. The committee selected Mr. Chas. L. Frailey. Among the experiences related of the methods of the company, the chairman, General Stanley, said he was now paying $85 bi-monthly upon a policy of $10,000. He referred also to the case of Mr. Edward Clarke of the Capitol, who, he said, was paying largely increased assessments. General Boynton said his assessment was doubled five ago, and recently the same process was repeated. In his opinion it was time to call a halt through an in- junction restraining the association from collecting these increased assessments. He believed the methods of the association to be no better than some which are barred from the United States mails. Mr. John M. Carson announced his pur- pose of refusing to continue his payments. He advocated legal measures. Mr. Charies L. Frailey expressed the be- lief that the action of the association in in- creasing assessments is due to its choice to reorganize upon the basis of the standard companies, and that it is hoped in this way to get rid of the older policy holders. He believed the association should be en- Joined. Mr. Z. Vance Harris announced that he would not continue payments upon a policy issued to his father. When the meeting adjourned it was de- cided to hold another meeting Monday evening at the same place. Reference was made by Mr. Frailey, who Ead been over to New York to investigate matters; to the action of the policy holders in that city. In addition to the organiza- tion of policy holders of the association, which was formed Thursday with Francis B. Thurber as president, there is another organization of the same kind, known as the ‘Policy Holders’ Committee, Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association.” This com- mittee met yesterday, about 200 policy hold- ers being present or represented by proxy, and adopted resolutions, which recite the action of the committee in preparing a peti- tion to the “attorney general at Albany, with supporting affidavits, requesting him to move, in the name of the people of the state of New York, to enjoin the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association from violat- ing our written contracts by unfairly and improperly increasing our assessments and wasting our funds in extravagant salaries, legal fees and commissions to agents for twisting our old policies into a more expen- sive and delusive form of insurance, there- by creating the_necessity for increased as- sessments to our great loss, as well as forc- ing many members out of the association, virtually confiscating and forfeiting their policies.” numbers. The feature of the show, however, so far as the comedians were cancegned, was made by Arthur Deming in: his. monologue. He is in the main original in:his efforts and bids fair in a few years te rival some of the more famous exponents of minstrelsy and vaudeville in this line.. Locke and Allmon. appeared in a musical turn that was en- joyed and appreciated, and the show wound up with a farce, “ On to th Biondike.” ‘Alaska, or On to the ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Had Dolly Hig- bee visited the Academy of Music last night she could not help but be pleased at the masterly dramatization of her de- Mghtful novel, “In God's Country,” under the title of “A Southern Romance,” while the living representation of the characters in the book would no doubt have enhanced her pleasure in witnessing her ideas crys- tallized into fles hand blood. To those not conversant with the story as told in the ‘book it can be stated that it deals with the energetic and loving action of a beautiful girl who pledges herself to the man she does not love to save her father from financial ruin. Then she falls in love with her- father’s gardener, who turns out to be a French nobleman in disguise. The lovers attempt to elope, but are frustrated and the girl is brought back home in despair. The Frenchman proves to be made of the right stuff, persists in his suit, succeeds and in the last scene»the lovers are for- given and all ends happily. The two lead- ing characters were taken by Miss Isabelle Evesson and Mr. Al. Lipman, and on their efforts a great deal of the success of the Ppiay depends. Miss Evesson has the true, delightful accent of the real southern girl and a delightful and breezy portrayal was the natural result. Mr. Lipman is one of the best known leading men in the coun- try, and to say that he would make the Frenchman interesting goes without say- ing. The brcken language of the character gave a delicious flavor of comedy to the role, while in the more dramatic passages the unmistakable ability of Mr. Lipman shone with added brilliancy. Miss Cora Tinnie, as the frank, free-hearted north- ern girl; Franklyn Hill, as the defeated lover, and the remainder of the cast were competent in every way and added to the successful presentation by their conscien- tious efforts. The scenery was elaborate and realistic. Many members of Congress and a large representation of the southern set in local social circles were present. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THBHATER.—In marked contrast to Robie’s show of a few weeks ago is the one which bears his name and now filling an engagement at Kernan’s. In accordance with its new custom, there were two performances yesterday, the mat- inee being specially well attended. The en- tertainment is free from all suggestive- ness and is clean vaudeville throughout. Two clever comedy skits, entitled “A Night With the Knickerbockers’ and “Wise Mike,” open and close the performance, respectively. In both the various members of the company acquitted themselves well. The opening burlesque embraced many nov- el features, and the Knickerbockers’ dance was a pretty conceit. .The Burke Brothers maintained their reputation as comedians, and as Levi Cohn, the money lender, and Hans von Beans were excellent. The im- personations of Anna: Held by Little Edna Aug were very creditable, and her songs and dances were given with considerable chic. John D. Wills, a Washington boy, distinguished himself. This is his first at- tempt in vaudeville, and his success has been instantaneous: He takes a leading part in both burlesques and does Simeon Rosenbaum in the opening burlesque with considerable merit: M. S: Whallen con- tributed several original songs in his own attractive manner and has a big bundle of ‘brand-new jokes. Alene and La Rue do a clever acrobatic dance, and Emma Crouse ‘rendered several vocal selections in an ac- ceptable manner. PIJOU THEATER.—The entertainment offered the patrons of the Bijou this week drew good audiences at both performances yesterday. In the olio Kitty Mitchell was bright and her songs were spicy and well rendered. On the high trapeze the Magin- leys executed many difficult tricks. A mu- sical specialty by the Four Luciers was en- joyable. Music was brought forth in gen- erous quantities from all sorts of instru- ments. The Sisters Helston proved a pleas- ing couple, and Mlle. Flora on the slack wire was acceptable. Joe Hardman gave a monologue with many seasonable refer- ences, and the Clifford Sisters sang and danced fairly well. Collins and Dailey had a laughable sketch, and Mabel Carew of- fered _a bouquet of new songs. Castellat and Hall are good acrobats and were loud- ly applauded. A travesty on “Trilby,” by the Bijou stock company, introducing Billy Adams, John Grieves, Billy Madden and a large chorus, opened the program. FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.—The con- cert given at the National Rifles’ Armory last evening by the Fisk Jubilee Singers drew thither a large audience. To those who love the old plantation melodies so well rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. Charles Payne, Mr. Downs and others of the company the program was certainly @ treat. Mr. Caldwell's mellow bass wat ———— Five and One-Half Hours to Old Point Comfort. All rail, via Pennsylvania R. R., Rich- mond and the C. and O. route, beginning February 22. Leave Washington T 1esdayx, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. from 6th street station. Solid train, comprising combined car, parlor car, dining car and observation car. Tickets at Pennsylvania offices and at station. Full information at C. and O. ticket offices.—Advt. —_ A Washington Boy's Success. George Radcliffe Cotton, who was today appointed national bank examiner for the state of Nebraska, is the son of Francis Cotton of this city. He went west ten years ago from Washington, when quite young, and organized the Central Nebraska National Bank, which he has successfully managed ever since, during which time he has been a factor in politics, in and out of the legislature. He is on the governor's staff and prominent in the National Guard, and is lieutenant colonel of the crack regi- ment of the state. ee Reliable Coal, $4.50 per ton. Chestnut No. 2 at the above price. One dollar saved. J. Maury Dove, cor. 2isi & I, 1206 H, 1626 M n.w. and 13th & D s.w. —Advertisement. —_- Bond or Imprisonment. A well-dressed young colored man named Joseph Fenwick, who was charged with being a piano player in a disreputable house, was arraigned in the Police Court teday for vagranc: He pleaded not guilty. “This man was arrested some time ago and released on bond,” said Policeman Coune. “Instead of returning to his home in another city, he went back to the house and resumed his business there.” “That's true,’ admitted Fenwick. “I had no money and being unable to get employ- tment I went to the house to earn “enough to pay my fare out of the city.” “You should have known better,” the ccurt told him. He was sentenced to give security in the sum of $200 or stand com- mitted three months. His former bond was ferfeited. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE. : Favorable Action on Legislation for Protection of Game. The District Commissioners have written Senator Allison, chairman of the Senate committee on appropriations, recommend- ing favorable action on the amendment to the District appropriation bill proposing an appropriation of $1,000 to be used at the discretion of the District Commissioners in Protecting game and fish. The Commis- sloners say that the Fish and Game Asso- elation, which proposed the amendment, has done much good, and they are confident that with the requested financial aid they will_be enabled to put a stop to illegal traffic in game, which has been indulged in for many years past, and to also enforce the fish law, which is so necessary for the protection and preservation of fish in this, @ spawning ground for the United States fish commission. —_——_ The C. A. Best Sale of Antiques. ‘Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sloan & Co. will sell, at their rooms, 1407 G st., a rare and beautiful collection of household adornments, contributed by the C. A. Best and other private owners. It is but seldom that such rare goods are offered at auction, therefore this sale should be well attended. —Advertisement. —_—_.___ Expre pathy. At the regular mecting of Admiral David D. Porter Garrison, No. 28, R. A. and N. U., held February 26, 1898, the adjutant of the garrison was directed to make a public statement of the sentiment of !ts members in respect to the late disaster, the destruc- tion of the United States battle ship Maine and the great loss of life attendant, from the ranks of her noble crew; that the members of the body extend to the rela- tives and friends of the sailor dead their most heartfelt sympathy and condolence, and mourn with them in this their time of bereavement. The expression was signed by James Campbell, commander, and Chas. G. Toep- per, adjutant. ap Moses’ Furniture Clea Reductions on all goods. Advertisement. cc. llth and F.— Miss Kleppisch’s Art Lecture. Miss Lena Louise Kleppisch delivered her third and last lecture of the course on con- temporary art at the rooms of the Wash- ington Club on I street yesterday morn- ing before a large and fashionable audience. The lecture treated of celebrated paintings of Europe and this country, and was en- joyable as an entertainment as well as be- ing highly instructive. The lecture was handsomely illustrated by a series of ster- eopticon views, representations of many fa- mous paintings being exhibited on the screen. . -SseSs Auction sale Ocean City dots, —Advertisement. —>—_ Soldiers’ Union Holds a Meeting. jloan's tonight. The Soldiers’ Union of the First Congre- gational Church, composed of veterans of the late war who are connected with the church, held a meeting last evening in the church pariors.- Mr. H. Buckingham gave an account of his experiences in the Andersonville’ prison; patriotic songs were sung, and refresh- ments were served by the Ladies’ Aid So- The union has a membership of ciety. eighty-eight. —_——_—_ Delicate, Beautiful Violet Gude's violets ca off the palm for beauty and fragrance. 1224 F.—Advt. Reduces Term of Imprisonment. "Judge Scott today reduced the sentence in the case of Charles H. Monroe from thirty days to fifteen days’ imprisonment. As heretofore stated in The Star, Monroe was convicted a few days ago of obtaining $1.25 by means of false pretenses from Mr. Julius Hugel. In detault of the payment of a fine of $10 imposed by Judge Scott Mon- Mast have | the Best. N fitting out its Arctic relief expedition the U.S. Govern- ment selected and carried Royal Baking Powder and no other. Royal was indispensable be- cause it is purest, strongest and will keep fresh until used regard- less of climatic influences, which no other baking powder will. Royal possesses qualities pe- culiar to itself which make it the most useful and efficient of all the baking powders. AMUSEMENTS. at its best and his solo, Pinsuti’s “Bugle: was excellently rendered. Miss Calloway, the first soprano, sang Donizetti’s “‘O Luce @’Quest Anima” in a way to command for her a high place as a vocalist. Her voice is one of wonderful purity and sweetness, and shows the attainments of earnest study. Nearly every number of the even- ing received an encore,and the singers seem- ed never to weary of responding to the calls made upon them, Many requests were sent up for old-time favorites, among them hap- pily the “Crucifixion” and “I’m a-Stealing.” Among the best numbers-sung were “I’m a-Rolling”’ and “Swing Low, Sweet Char- fot,” two splendid legacies to the music of this century from the sunnier phases of southern slave life. The religious feeling pervading most of the selections was finely interpreted with an earnestness and dig- nity that added immeasurably to the enjoy- ment of the evening. ———_—_ The Appalachian Range. “The Appalachian Range” was the theme of an interesting lecture by Mr. Bailey Willis before the National Geographic Sc- ciety yesterday afternoon, at the Colum- bia Theater. Mr. Alexander Graham Bell, the president of the society, presided. The lecture was illustrated by many stereopti- con views of maps, as well as of mountain scenery. RED ~ ROUGH HANDS Itching, scaly, bleeding palms, shapeless nails and painful finger ends, pimples, blackheads, oily, mothy skin, dry, thin and faliing hair, itebing, scaly scalps, all yield quickly tu warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP, and gentle anointings with CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. @ticura POTTER DRUG AND 01 CORE... Sole Props.. Boston. (7“How to Produce Soft White Hands,” free. 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