Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1898, Page 10

10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Joe Ott in “The Star er.” Columbia Theater.—Leon Herrmann, the nagician. Grand Opera House.—“Blue Jeans.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The Night Owls.” Lafayette Square Opera House.— “The Bride £lect.” New National Theater.—“What Happened to Jones. Willard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pennsyl- nia ave.—Latest vocal and instrumental selections. Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church.—The Apollo Quartette. Church of Our Father.—Illustrated lecture by Mr. S. G. Hilborn on “Our New Navy.” All Souls’ Church.—Lecture by Myron M. Parker on “What He Saw in Cuba.” —_— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 am. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania venue 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 Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8:30 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. ee REEVES’ EXPRESS BOX OF CANDY contains one and one-half pound of the very finest Chocolates and Bon Bon that can be made from the best material and expert workmen. Delivered to any place in the United States, for one dollar, or sold over the counter for seventy-five cents. Special attention given to mail orders. Reeves’, 1209 F st. n.w. OUR SIGN BRINGS BUSINESS. Folks remember that we upholster and recover Furniture—remake Mattresses—just as soon as they see our huge electric light sign. STUMPH BEDDING CO., 7th and K. EVERYBODY KNOWS “PAB»s.i famous Milwaukee Beer to be absolutely pure and wholesome. Its reputation is na- tional. Seven different kinds to choose from,including “‘Doppel Braeu’’ and “Bock.” PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. That White Light, 95c., put on. 1204 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. ee KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. c. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. FOR SUNDAY OBSERVANCE. Organiration of Alliance to Fur- ther the Movement. The movement which was started some two years ago among the women of this city in favor of stricter observance of Sun- day, so far as social affairs are concerned, resulted in the formation of an organiz: tion, which is known as the “Woman'’ Sabbath Alliance of the District ef Colum- bia.” The second annual meeting will be heid Friday morning at 11 o'clock in the Caurch cf the Covenant. Rev. Dr. Wal- lace Radcliffe will preside, and addresses will be delivered by Rev. Alexander Mack- ay-Smith, D.D.; Mrs. Wellington White of New York and others. Mrs. White, who is well known as an eloquent and interest- ing speaker, will conduct a series of meet- ings here in the interest of Sunday ob- servanc Tomorrow morning, at 11 o'clock, she will deliver an address at the residence of rs. Senator Mitchell. Thursday morning at 11 o'clock she will speak at the New York Avenue Church, and the following morning, as stated above, she will attend the annual meeting of the alliance and de- liver an address. She will also speak ut a meeting which will be held at Calvary Bap- tist Church Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The officers of the alliance are as follows: Miss Morton, president; Mrs. Teunis S. Hamlin, first vice president; other vice presidents: Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. Hoke Smith, Mrs. Shelby M. Cullom, Mrs. Joseph C. Breckinridge, Mrs. Wallace Rad- cliffe, Mrs. William P. Frye, Mrs. S. M. Newman, Mrs. Daniel M. Browning, Mi Aiexander Mackay-Smith, Mrs. B. S. Whi man, Mrs. T. S. Childs, Mrs. John M. Har- Jan, Mrs. Samuel L. Beiler, Mrs. Henry M. ‘Teiler, Mrs. George Shiras, Mrs. Charles A. Stakely, Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson, Mrs. Emer- son W. Bliss, Mrs. Joseph T. Kelly; Mrs. Joseph Taber Johnson, secretary and treas- urer. SS Coal for Moderate Weather. Nut No. 2, $4.50 per ton. J. Maury Dove, 21 & I, 1206 H, 1626 M nw., 13 & D s.w. Advertisement. — Quickly Disposed Of. Henry H. Boggs, a blind man, who has appeared in Police Court several times, was before the court this morning charged with destroying private property. “Well, my friend,” said the old man, “I broke the gate, but I had a right to break it” John Kemp, who occupies the premises jointly with the blind man, told the court that he had fastened the gate to keep his chickens in the yard. “Dit Boggs have a right to enter the gate?” asked Judge Kimball, who recol- lected that Boggs had complained against Kemp only a few days ago “Certainly,” answered Kemp, “he had a right to enter, but he had no right to break the gate.” “You may go,” the court told Boggs, und the charge against him was dismissed. ——— Smalls Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G sts., Washington, D. C., and 1153 Broadway, N. ¥.; all floral novelties. Specialties: Amer- ican Beauty roses, orchids and violets.— Advertisement. ——__ Hamilton Case in Progress. The case of Robert Hamiiton, who is charged with having attempted to-wreck a . train of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company at Ravensworth, is in progress at Fairfsx Court House, and will probably continue for several days. Hamilton, it will be remembered, was at the station when the trin ran into the side track, and claimed in his prelimicary hear- ing that he was asleep in the passenger shed and was awakened when the train ap- —s He is represented by Messrs, Walton Moore, R. E. Thornton and E. &. Meredith. ee Malt-Nutrine is as good for the octogenarian as it is for the infant. It lightens the burden of old age. Mait-Nutrine is prepared by the fa- mcus Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n, which fact guarantees the purity, excel- lence and merit claimed for it.—Advt. 2225S Denies Charge and Pays the Bill. “I didn’t reftse to pay him, but it was @fter hours, and I couldn’t get the money,” was the excuse of Henry H. Winfield, a well-dresseg young man, when he was ar- Yaigned in Judge Kimball's court this morning for) alleged refusal to pay hack hire. The cdtored driver presented a bill for $2, and’ the defendant said he had the pay the hotel. taseead < you.a stranger 2” the prisoner asked. sa “No, indeed,” he answered. “I work at the Owen H for Mr. Moylan, but I didn’t try to Beat the driver.” The court ted that the bill be paid and the defer it sent to the hotel for the money. 7 - ——————— Lanting Fragrance Makes Gude’s a doubly desirable. 1224 F.—Advt. —— + PRELIMINARY PLANS The Washington Horse Show Getting in Promising Shape. Judges Secured for the Hackney and Roadster Classes—Arrange- ments for the Public. President F. C. Stevens of the Washing- ‘ton horse show has called a meeting of the executive committee for tomorrow after- noon at 4 o'clock, at which several impor- tant matters will be’ considered, and the manner in which the boxes will be disposed of be determined, There will be seventy odd boxes surrounding the promenade and fronting the exhibition ring, each capable of comfortably seating six occupants. The central boxes on the east and west of the ring will be placed at $60 for the four days, and the remainder at $50. Members’ badges and ladies’ season badges, entitling holders to admission at all times during the exhi- bition, a seat in the members’ box and to all the privileges of the show, have been placed at $ a e. General admission will be 50 cents, wjth reserved seats 50 cents extra. Season tickets, entitling hold- ers to admission and reserved seats during the entire show, will be sold for $8. The executive committee will decide when these privileges will be put on sale at tomorrow's meeting. Experts in Things Equine. The presence at the show of the famous whip, Mr. Aurel Batonyi, “The Austrigg,” and Mrs. Emily Beach and her daughtsr Emily is assured. The ladies are regarded as the best horsewomen in the country, and nearly every fashionable woman in New York who rides hors>back has receiv- ed instruction from them. Manager Field will go.to New York Thursday night to attend the Durland horse show, to be h2ld at the Durland Rid- ing Academy, West Central Park. Mr. Field expects to met there a number of exhibitors who intend to participate in the Washington horse show, and will doubtless bring back a large number of entries. The Judge of the Hackneys. Mr. Robert Graham of Claremont, Ont., the widely known expert in judging hack- nzys, has kindly consented to act as the judge of the hackney classes, and Mr. Hamilton Busbey of New York has con- sented to officiate as judge in the roadster, as well as the trotting, classes. Manager Field has received assurances that a large delegation of Pittsburg la- dies and gentlemen will come on to visit the show, remembering the great success and entertainment afforded at_the Pitts- burg horse show, which Mr. Field man- aged, and which was the first event of iis kind in that city. The colors of the show will be red and white, and the decorations of Convention Hall, the draperies of the boxes and the general adornment will be in these colors. The manager and the clerks at horse show headquarters are kept busy answering inquiries about stable ac- ccmmodations from prospective exhibitors, and replying to requests for other informa- tion bearing upon the show. The letters to such effect show that there is general in- terest aroused among horsemen south, east, nertR and in the middle west, and inquiries frem well-known people in the leading citier regarding boxes, badges, etc., indi- cate as much interest in society circles as among horsemen. —_>——_ CONSTABLE FINED. Penalty Imposed Upon Him for Strik- ing 2 Woman. Matthew McCully, a constable, was today fined $5 by Judge Scott for striking Mrs. Ellen D. Williams. Mr. Oscar Nauck de- fended the accused. The case grew out of the events which preceded the alleged attempted shooting ot Mr. C. E. Shreeve, a real estate agent, Thursday evening last by William H. Wil- liams, husband of the prosecutrix. Accord- ing to the statements of the witnesses Mr. McCully, with three colored men, went to the former home of the Williamses for the purpose of ejecting them for the non-pay- ment of rent. After reaching the house @ quarrel ensued, and Mr. McCully, it was alleged, struck Mrs. Williams and choked her husband. Mrs. Anna Rosen, one of the witnesses for the government, stated that she heard Mr. Williams say: ‘Don’t you dare strike my wife again.” She also saw Mrs. Wil- liams almost fall from the front porch from the result, apparently, of being pushed. The defense denied that any assault whatever was committed by Mr. McCully and claimed that after some words between tke constable and Mr. and Mrs. Williams the latter were led out of the house, where- upon Williams left the premises, saying . would get his pistol and kill the constable, his assistants and Mr. Shreeve, who or- dered the ejectment of the parties to be made. While Mr. Williams was absent it was alleged the constable and his assist- ants placed the furniture on the street, and at once left the premises. As was stated in The Ster Friday last, Williams later the same day went to Mr. Shreeve’s office and tried to kill him, and fe in jail awaiting the action of the grand ury. —_.—__. A MAGAZINE FOR MOTHERS, Outgrowth of the National Congress Held in This City. A year ago the national congress of mothers was started in this city and at once develop2d into a great national move- ment, having for its objects the establish- ment of mothers’ clubs throughout the country, and the consideration of all mat- ters pertaining to chiidhood and mother- hood. One result of this organization is the Mother's Magazin3, designed to work along the same lines as the congress and to dis- seminate the most valuable and instruc- tive information of use to mothers. The magazine is published in New York, and the initial number just issu2d contains 140 pages of handsomely illustrated articles of special interest to mothers, and also of great interest to unmarried women, and even the children hav3 many pages of mat- ter devoted to their edification. The maga- zine has a handsome lithographed cover. A portrait of the late Nancy Allison Mc- Kinley, mother of the Prsident, surround- ed by a wreath of laurel in gold, forms the frontispiece. The Jeading article in the March number is “The Scope and Aims of the National Congress of Mothers,” by th2 president of the congress, Mrs. Theodore W. Birney, il- lustrated with the portraits of all the ofli- cers of the congress. —_—>—_—_ AID OF THE BLIND. Executive Committee of the Associa- tion Holds a Meeting. The executive committee of the Aid As- sociation for the Blind met yesterday at the office of the Association, 1607 O street. ‘The president, Mrs. John Russell Young, called the meeting to order and then re- quested the vice president, Mrs. A. G. Brackett, to preside. Reports were heard tegarding ald rendered to, and temporary homes procured for, the sightless. The president “hamed as a permanent committee on printing Mrs. H. P. R. Holt, Mrs. Mary M. North and Mrs. Mary E. ‘A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Holt for the part he rendered in making the entertainment vice presi- dents. The constitution and by-laws will be printed at once in a hand book cf the association, and this will contain a list of the officers, the committees and the ‘honorary vice presidents. —-__ Favorable Action Recommended. A favorable report has been made by THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 22 SEEN (LT [TEE a, Fa, LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Whatever John Philip Sousa does is of Interest in Washington. This is his native city. It was here he commenced his musi- cal education, and here he served his ap- prenticeship in the United States Marine Band, which he subsequently conducted with such signal ability that his position as leader of that organization was the di- rect line of promotion to his present stand- ing as the greatest band master in this country, if not in the world. Washington is proud of Sousa and is always ready to do him honor. It was for this that Manager A¥baugh decorated the auditorium of the Lafayette Square Opera House last even- ing, on the occasion of the first represen- tation here of Sousa’s latest successful opera, “The Bride-Elect.” This opera has been warmly praised in critical Boston, where it had its first production, and where it bad an extended run, and in Phil- adelphia, where it was equally successful. Its most popular number, “The Bride-Elect March,” has been heard by band and or- chestra, so that it has become familiar, and after the great success of “I Capitan” Mr. Sousa’s friends were greatly interested in this later production. Consequently, last night the Lafayette was filled with the representative people of.the national cap- ital. Every seat was occupied, and most of the standing room was filled with those who could get only “general admission.” The producers of “The Bride-lest” have performed their full duty. The scenery is elaborate, the costumes are gorgeous, the properties are appropriate and the large, comely and well-shaped chorus has been thoroughly drilled in all the requirements of stage business. The opera is more sump- tvously mounted than any production that has been here this season and many of the stage pictures were greeted with loud ap- plause. In this opera Sousa has not only written the music, but the book and the lyrics also, in Cras which he has displayed the versatility of his accomplishments. In the score he has given some of his best writing. His concerted and chorus music has always been all right, but his ballads have been his weakest work. In this op- €ra, however, Mr. Sousa has written two ballads, the tenor solo at the opening of the second act and the legend of the “Snow Baby,” that are worthy of high praise. There js also a dramatic song for the s0- prano, the card song, excellently sung by Miss Nella Bergen, that is remarkably ef- fective. In this act, which, by the way, Is the best, musically speaking, there is also a dainty waltz duet between tenor and so- prano, an invocation sung by Miss Bergen and chorus, a well worked up sextet and the march chorus, “Unchain the Dogs of War,” with which the act closes. The first act is picturesque in its setting and serves to introduce all the principals, the king making his entrance on a donkey in a very effective way. In the last act the compli- cations are satisfactorily worked out, and a topical sorg is introduced that, if audience could have had its way, might have been running yet. The cast is a competent one, and includes Miss Nella Bergen, Miss Christine MacDon- ald, Mabella Baker, Albert Hart, Melville Stewart, Frank Pollock, Chas. H. Drew and Harry Luckstone, all of whom seem to enter into the spirit of their work and the most of whom sing well. Miss Bergen’s voice has broadened out and she sings in more dramatic style then when she was first heard in “El Capitan,” while she has developed into an effective actress. Chris- tie MacDonald is dainty and pleasing in all her work, and she won a deserved encore for her singing of “‘The Snow Baby.” Mel- ville Stuart's rich baritone veice has not as much play as one could desire, but he sings all that is allotted to him in good form and acts well. Frank Pollock has a tenor that has some sweet notes in the up- per register, but his medium tones are cold and rasping, and he can’t act a little bit, but that is the usual fault with operatic tenors. On Albert Hart rests the burden of the fun, and that elongated comedian re- minds one very forcibly of De Wolf Hop- per, whom he has evidently taken as his model. He certainly caught the house last night, for his efforts were loudly applauded ‘and his work was fully as good as he did in “Wang.” Charles Drew and Harry Luckstone were interesting as second come- dians, although they did not have a great deal to do. The work of the chorus, both vocally and as to its stage business, can- not be too highly commended. COLUMBIA THEATER.—Leon Herr- mann, nephew of the late Prof. Herrmann, appeared for the first time before a Wash- ington gathering last night, and, judging from his reception, he is destined to gain the hold on the American people so long maintained by his uncle. He is equally deft in legerdemain, and has shown con- siderable ingenuity in preparing and oper- ating mechanical devices. Associated with him was Mme. Herrmann, whose graceful figure was so long a welcome feature of the late Prof. Herrmann's entertainments. The entertainment of magic is divided into two parts—that introducing elaborate ma- chinery and that depending on quickness of manipulation. The latter were probably the more popular, for while many might have theories for the former, only super- lative skill could explain the other. The decapitation scene, in which a man’s head was cut off in view of the audience, was so cleverly given that notwithstanding the knowledge that it was an illusion, an in- voluntary shiver swept over the specta- tors. Equally inexplicable, though more pleasing, was the artist’s dream, when the portrait of a pretty maiden was suddenly transformed into winsome little Dot Robin- son. Mme. Herrmann’s beautiful studies of grace and light—it is hardly correct to call them dances—are an entertainment in themselves. Although to Loie Fuller is due the credit of their invention, Mme. Herr- mann has developed them to such an ex- tent as to deserve equal credit. Nothing finer than her portrayal of a flame leap- ing up from the stage has ever been pre- sented. Throughout the audience followed the performance with deep interest and frequent applause. The attendance was very large, and the satisfaction manifested was an indication of excellent business dur- ing the week. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—‘What Happened to Jones,” George H. Broad- hurst’s farce, last evening entered upon its second engagement here this season, and the enjoyment of the large audience was no less than that with which the play was witnessed last December. The charm of the piece is the naturalness of the situa- tions, there being no straining for euects, and the fun running as steadily throughout the three acts and as uninterruptedly as a mcuntain stream. The result is that the complications in which Jones, delightfully portrayed by George C. Boniface, jr., con- stantly finds himself are seemingly never- ending, and as laughable as they are sur- prising. The feature of the cast, which is @ remarkably even and consistent one, was Miss Mattie Ferguson’s picture of Helma, a Swedish servant girl, her quiet humor be- ing irresistible. George Ober, as Prof. Goodly, and Reuben Fox, as his brother, the Bishop of Ballarat, were very clever. Miss Anna Belmont, as Cissy, was as pret- ty as she was vivacious, while Mrs. E. A. Eberle, as the maiden aunt, added much to the fun. The. play is full of fun, bright conversation, and insures a delightful even- ing to all who may desire to know “What Happened to Jones.” ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Mr. Joe Ott is one of the comedians who have established. themselves on such personal terms of jovial familiarity that the public would not tol- erate the assumption of unaccustomed dig- nities. Most actors of his popularity and success would long since have been tempt- ed to record on the program the announce- ment that “Mr. Joseph Ott presents,” etc. But it is the same, strictly informal “Joe Ott,” and, by the way, the same play, that the public has approved for years.’ The audience was one whose expectations were obviously high. It was on the alert to ave te Ott “a soce neon, and although no more on entrance than his head mit the’“story of the play” to become an oppressive remembrance. The company is @ talented ,eespesially in dancing. Mr. Ott and Me. Mitt Ott display the en- ie tamiy cred fe #0 be maintained. ‘Miss tl is # be Montrose and Mis@ Beatrice Bonner are among the ladits whose vivacious efforts were applaudeds One of the most approved features of es was the series of piano imitations on by the company’s clever musical director, Mr. John St. George. GRAND OPERA BOUSE.—“Blue Jeans,” Jcseph Arthur's! meledrama, furnished en- tertainment last night for en audience that filled everg seat in the Grand Opera House. The play is one that ts thoroughly familiar to alltheater-goers, and yet it Fever seems to lose its heart interest and continues to liold #ts own with newer works. The story'of the play is well known, and it may -only be said that the company that presented it last night was, in the main, a competent one, and brought out every point in the production that might add to its attractiveness. The play has been refitted with new scenery, and was in every way an enjoyable presenta- tion. The cast is headed by W. P. Carle- ton, as Perry Bascom, who makes a much more acceptable hero than is generally found in company with such plays. His work and that of Ben D. Deane, as the political boss and manager, was thorough- ly enjoyable. The other male members of the cast who achieved distinction in one way or another were Charies Thropp, as Ben Boone, a most forgivable villain, whose Worst trait is giving way to his passions; Theo. T. Rook, who makes up as a real- istic village cobbler; Tote Ducrow as Jim Tutewiler, the supposed ministerial son, and Wm. Crandall as Isaac Hankins. The female portion of the cast was as accepta- ble as the male, two of the members, Miss Frances Marion Ballou and Miss Nettie Bourne, achieving a distinct success in their respective parts, June, the poor house waif and heroire, and Sue Eudaly, the unrepenting female villain. The work of both was natural, and, indeed, in this re- spect the work of the entire cast may be commended. . Miss Lorsa Thorne as Sa- manthea Hankirs, Miss Leigh Starr as Nell Tutewiler, Miss Margaret Rice as the wife of the village cobbler and Miss Amy Hoey as the German maid-of-all-work were also highly acceptable. Last, but not least, should be mentioned Little Nel, who ap- Pears as the heroine's daughter. During the action of the play the Hoosier Quintet secured hearty applause for its fine sing- ing, while the old village band, the “Rising Sun Roarers,” also made a hit. MR. MYRON M. PARKER'S LECTURE. Mr. Myron M. Parker, who accompanied Senator Proctor on his recent trip to Cuba and who saw evidences there of the terri- ble suffering that is. attending the life of the Feconcentrados, will lecture tonight at All Souls’ Church, corner 14th and L streets, the proceeds of the lecture being used for the benefit of the Parish Union. Mr. Parker has given Statements to the press that narrate in an outline his ex- Periences in the once flourishing and beau- tiful Island of Cuba, but his lecture to- night will go into the fullest details con- cerning his experiences there, what suf- fering he saw among the wretched recon- centrados, his idea of the Spanish sol- diery, the trocha constituting the laughable defense that is maintained by Spain around villages and across the island and his views on the subject of intervention. As Mr. Parker saw just what Senator Proc- tor did and went through the same ex- Periences, his account of the trip may be regarded as an authentic report of Senator Froctor's trip. The lecture will arouse the greatest amount of interest, as it is the first time that any one has been enabled to speak in this city from personal - perience on this subject. 4 ae KERNAN’S LXYCBUM THEATER.—Fred Rider's Night Owls company entertained large audiences at Kernan’s yesterday, at both the afiernoon ‘and evening perform- ances. This is the'second apvcarance of the show in Washimgton, and it was the univer: verdict that it had been greatly strengt ei sifice ft opened early in the season. Several new acts have been added. The opening burlesque, “Punch,” was not as strong as it might be. Bobby Ralston, however, was very funny and his diminu- tive form and curious wabbly legs put the audience into convulsions of laughter. The burlesque is continued at the end of the performance ant mdterially improves. In the last part- several well-arranged dances are executed bythe company. The olio is, generally speaking, goog..:In parts it is strong. ~The Leon Sisters-wére especially clever in their acrobatic specialty, execut- ing difficult feats with grate and precision. The ten minutes with Waller and Waller devoted to entertainment were all enjoyed. Both are clever comedians and good mu- sicians. The World’s Trio had everything their way when it came to applause and scored a hi Charles Falke, a tenor of considerable ability, fMlustrated his songs und proved himself easily the best of his kind ever seen here. Bobby Ralston was very runny in his “sawed-off” specialty. The exhibition of the cinematographe with patriotic views of battle ships provoked loud. applause. ————— Furniture Sale Tomorrow. Sale of household effects at the residence of the late Hon. Benj. Butterworth, No. 407 T street (Le Droit Park), by Sloan & Co. tomorrow at 1 a.m.—Advt. ae SSS Will Entertain Its Friends. Wimodaughsis will entertain its friends this evening with a musical program. Mrs. Agnes Postell Everest, Miss Agnes Alden, Miss Elle Newton, Miss Waicott, Messrs. Firckel and F. Geisberg will take pact, and it is expected that Mr. Hutchinson cf the “Hutchinson Family” of singers will give a solo. The exercises will commence at 8 o'clock. ————— Large Grocery Stock at Auction. The McKnew stock of groceries and liquors at 19th and K sts. will be sold at auction by Sloan & Co. Thursday next at 10 a.m. Dealers should be present.—Advt. ae Free Transportation of Supplies. In response to an appeal from Mrs. Mary Low Dickinson, general secretary of the International Order of the King’s Daugh- ters and Sons, it is sald the railroad com- panies centering in Washington have agreed to carry free all clothing and sup- plies which may be contributed in aid of the suffering women and children of Cuba. Mrs. Dickinson has also asked the general public to contribute to the cause. ——>__ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. DPFSOBGI69FE191090500000009 Spring Medicine A Good Blood Purifier a Necessity Now. HOOD'S SARSAPARILILA UNEQUALED FOR MAKING ERICH, RED BLOOD. The necessity for taking a good Spring Medicine to pu¥ify the blood and build up the system is Based: upon natural and un- avoidable cases. # cold weather there has ‘been less persi#fration and impurities have not passe@ out of the system as they should. Food Mas catsisted largely of rich, fatty substances, atid there bas been less opportunity for ioutdcor exercise. ‘Ihe re- sult is, the blogd isvicaded with impurities 1898-14 PAGES. 2 MECHANICN GRAND LODGE. Annual Session of the Order Begins im Hyattsvilte. The annual session of the Grand Lodge; Independent Order of Mechanics, of Mary- land, opened at Hyattsville last night with about two hundred delegates present, rep- resenting thirty-three lodges. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Grand architect, Herbert L. Byrd, Baltimore City Lodge; vice grand architect, William G. Cooper, Trenton Lodge of Baltimore county; grand secre tary, John W. Jones, Centennial Lodge, Baltimore city; grand treasurer, J. F. Copp, Friendship Lodge, Balti- more city; finance committee, Charles Balluff, Lafayette Lodge, Baltimore city, chairman; Theo. J. Stempel, Warren Lodge, Baltimore city; Jghn Lundson, Chosen Friends Lodge, Baltimore city; representa~ tive to Supreme Lodge, Elmer Bernhard and Frank Crouse. Many members of the Grand Lodge of the District were present. At the session this morning of the I. O. M. the question of endowment was consid- ered. Under a resolution submitted each member in the state-was to be assessed a certain amount for death benefits. The compulsory feature of this was finally stricken out, and the amendment to the law permitting creation of funeral fund wes adopted. A recess was taken until this evening, ‘and this afternoon the grand officers visit- ed the public schools. 3 Members of Golden Rule Lodge of Hy- attsville are entertaining the visitors, Messrs. C. A. M. Wells, Howard O. E1 mons and George N. Walker serving as committee of arrangements therefor. —_—>—__ RESULT OF A ROW. Party of Young Men Arraigned for Disorderly Conduct. A party of young people hited a vehicle last night and drove from South Washing- ton to Florida avenue northeast, near 14th street, where they surprised some friends. There were 60 many masqueraders in the party that some of them were obliged to go in another house,,so that two dances were being enjoyed at the same time. French Wood was one of the young men of the "bus party, but for some reason James Jackson, James Johnson and James Bal- lenger were anxious to get him out of the house. French was being roughly handled when Policemen Ehlers and Vanderwalker appeared. It was their opinion that the row was the result of jealousy, but the three men declared they only wanted to give him a drink. Ballenger had a pistol and he threatened to arrest the entire par- ty, but Miss Brown asserted that he had not the necessary authority. It was while the men were engaged in the struggle on the sidewalk that the policemen appeared and arrested the quartet. Judge Kimball could see no reason for the arrest of Wood when the case was tried this morning, and released him. The oth- ers were fined $5 each for disorderly con- duct. Ballenger was sentenced to three months in jail for carrying concealed weap- ons. — CONTINENTAL CHAPTER, D. A. R. Program of Exercises Includes Ad- dress by Senator Cannon. Continental Chapter; D. A. R., held its regular monthly meeting at the Elsmere last night, Mrs. M. S. Gist, the regent, pre- siding. A piano duet by Mrs. N. H. Haz- zard and Mrs. Hancock was followed by the following program: Address, Senator F. J. Cannon; soprano solo, Miss Xarifa Hancock; violin selection, Miss Florence King; recitation, Mr. J. J. Harrower; so- prano solo, Mrs. J. J. Costinett; baritone solo, Mr. F. A. Rebstock; soprano solo, Miss D. Myrtille Dexter; recitation, Mrs. J. D. Roberts; soprano solo, Mrs. H. C. James; baritone solo, Mr. J. M. Rieman. Mrs. W. H. Hazard served as pianist. Senator Cannon made a patriotic address, in which he alluded to the large number of the republics of the world which were children-of our revolution. A large and in- terested audience was in attendance, ————— Six Little Tailors. The Six Litle Tailors, at 941 Pennsyl- vania avenue, have opened one of the handsomest lines of spring suitings in the city and are making a specialty of spring suits at $15.50. In this line there are hun- dreds of pretty designs from which to make selections. Their fancy vest designs are “beauties.” On the whole, it would be hard to find a more complete line in the city, and the prices of all will suit the most economical purchaser, while the clothes themselves would please the most fastidious, —————— Bible Manuscripts. The Manuscripts of the Bible will be the theme of the fourth lecture in the course which will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Hamlin tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Church of the Covenant. ECZEMA Most Torturing, Disfigur- ing Humiliating ‘ Of itching, burning, bleeding. scaly skin and scalp humors is instantly’ relieved by a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, a single application of CUTI- CURA (ointment), ‘the great skin cure, and a full dose of CUTICURA RESOLVENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. Wticura REMEDIES speedily, permanently and economically cure, when ail else fails. DRUG_AND CHEM. CORP., Sole Preps., Boston, (2 ‘‘How to Cure Every Skin and Blcod Humor,” free. CUTICURA SOAP. “Bock” for That Tired Feeling. ‘Write or ’phone the National Capital Brew ing Co. for case of their excellent “Bock” Beer. Nothing better as a spring tonic. Easter Nov-lties, paper flowers. Gould’s. mh22-5t* See 6 Qt. Bottles Fine Whisky, $5. Distilled in '93. Withdrawn from bond and bottled in '98. $1 bottle. 6 qt. bottles for $5. Tom Gin, T5c. bottle. DONNELLY, 14th & No Safer Remedy can be had for oa aa or any trouble of th it, “Brown's Bronchial Troches.” Price, 25 cents. Sold only in boxes. er The Ladies Enjoy “Bock” Beer when it's fine, like that of the National Capital Brewing Co, Their ““Bock" must be good, since they are brewers of “!] “Gi —= WILL OF JACOB TOME. Distribation of an Estate Valued at Five Millions. The will of Jacob Tome, the philanthrop- ist, who died Wednesday in Port Deposit, Md., was probated today in Port Deposit. The will was dated June 4, 1889, and there was a codicil bearing the date of five years later. To his widow, Mrs. Eva 8S. Tome, the de- ceased left all of his bank stock and all of his railroad stocks and bonds. She was also left in fee the handsome residence at Port Deposit, the family plate, paintings and engravings; horses and carriages. About forty bequests are made to other members of Mr. Tome’s family, Peter E. Tome, a nephew, receiving the sum of $50,- 000. To the Tome Memorial M. E. Church, at Port Deposit, was left an annuity of $1,500, payable semi-annually. The Hope- well cemetery, near Port Deposit, where Mr. Tome’s remains are buried, receives an annuity of $800, to be devoted to keeping the place in repair. After these bequests are paid, the residue of the estate goes absolutely to the Jacob ‘Tome Institute at Port Deporit, which was founded by Mr. Tome. The entire estate is valued at $5,000,000. ‘The valuable property on 14th street be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and E street northwest, near former power house of the Capital Traction Company, known as the French Hotel, will be sold at auction to- morrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The Property has a frontage of 45 feet on 14th Street by a depth of 100 feet, and is espe- clally adapted and situated for an apart- ment house or hotel, and is a good business location. See advt. e —— Commissioner Procter’s Lecture. An illustrated lecture on “The Blue Grass Country” was delivered yesterday after- noon by Mr. John R. Procter of Kentucky, president of the civil service commission, before the members of the National Geo- graphic Society at the Columbia Theater. Mr. Procter gave an interesting historical review of the settlement of the country, the material development and the outlook for the future. —_—__. Spiritualists to Celebrate. The semi-centennial anniversary of mod- ern spiritualism occurs tomorrow, and spe- cial services in celebration of the event will be held by the First Spiritualist Con- &regation of this city. Mr. J.C. L. Evans of this city has been appointed to organize a national young people’s department, which will be inaugurated at the interna- ticnal celebration of modern spiritualism in June. —— Union Mission Worker Dead. Mr. James 8. Farrell, formerly connected with the Central Union Mission of this city, died a few days ago at Alhambra, Cal., after an illness of about six months. Royal the Best Baking Powder. R. CLIFFORD RICH- ARDSON, Chemist of the District of Columbia, says that the Royal Baking Powder is pure and free from adultera- tion or admixture of any in- jurious constituents, and is shown from comparative la- boratory tests and practical experience to be the best powder in the market. AMUSEMENTS, COLUMBIA. 7exenr 50c.—POPULAR MATINEE THURSDAY—S0e. REGJLAR MATINEE SATURDAY, IMMENSE SUCCESS. The Herrmanns, Leon and Adelaide. Next Week—AUGUSTIN DALY'S COMEDY CO, mh22 LAFAYETTE... .Tonight GREATEST SUCCESS OF THE SEASON. Sousa’s TH E New Opera, BRIDE ELECT. Next Week—Ian MacLare n's “BESIDE THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH.” mh22-20tf Lafayette Sq. Opera House. Monday, March D®&, IAN MACLAREN’S BESIDE THE . BONMIE |r.) BRIER nt BRUSH. OF THE SEASON, Marie Burroughs as Kate Carnegie, ASSISTED BY A REMARKABLE COMPANY OF PLAYERS. NOTE—SEATS NOW ON SALE. mh22-8t,40 Lafayette . ... . NORDICA GRAND MATINEE CONCERT, Thursday, March 31, at 4:15. MADAME NORDICA, Fred M. Rankin. oe» Assisted acd first five rows. Balcony, other ‘SEATS ON SALE. Coughsand Colds. The New Treatment By Which They are Cured in a Few Hours. IT IS GUARANTEED A cold generally comes on with sneezing, 4 Ress of the nose and throat, foll en, which at first is dry, becomes thick and vel up. the cough comes soreness of th ard pain ip the Hmbs and head. Sometimes the cold is accompanied by feverish symptoms, quick Pulse, irritable cough. and at other a in the threat, producing pain, evlt_ swallowing. THE CURE.—If yoo are suffering from a cold, mation of the mucous membrane, will give you immediate re ou or there is, “HYOMEI" a ecompan baler Gutfit and you can break over tight with no effort on No douches, atomizers or stomach medicines; "principles Vor “TivOMEI' ae passes “HYOMEI” CURES BY INHALATION Outfit, $1.00. Extra bottles, foe. “Hyomei” Balm (a wonderful healer), 2c. Sold al ts or sent by mail. Send for the Story of “Hyomel” Mailed free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 EAST 20TH STREET, New York. We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. » Mertz’s, 11th and F. =— =, AMUSEMENTS. ELECTRICAL ENTERTAINM For the Benefit of The Baptist Home Building Fund In Calvary Baptist S.S. House, Sth and I sts.n.w. Director, LOUIS D._ BLISS, President School of Electric Music under direction Mr. B. Friday Evening, March ‘COLUMBIA Phonograph Parlors, 919 PA. AVE. AMUSEMENT IN ENDLESS VARIETY. SELECTIONS FROM SOUSA’S OPERA, “BRIDR ELECT"—MAY IRWIN'S SONGS. Come and bear the Grapbophone reproduce them as brilliantly and distinctly as originally rendered. A New Departure. METAL “DUMMIES” will now be furnished, te be used as nickels, at 10 for 25 Cents. ‘This trifiing sum enables you to spend a most fascinating hour listening to the music of the great bands and songs of famous singers. Open day and evening. mh21-6t KK EBS4N'S LYCEUM THEATER. * ALL THIS WEEK. Mots. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, FRED secigeesd “sew Night Owls Company, TH 3REAT AMERI \ BIOGRAPH, weex | Vanity Fair. mh21-6t a’ WILLARD HALL. Lumiere’s Cinematographe, REPRODUCING EVERY ACTION OF LIFE. SE The Maine—Her Officers—The Crew—Gene e Lee--Lieutenant Jenkins—Snowball Discassion imated ADMISSION, 25. “CHI 15e. Ne Reserved Exhibitions Every Day, 4:30 and 8:15 p.m. Every Sunday, 8:15 p.ni. mizi-ore LECTURE By Hon. Myron M. Parker What He Saw in Cuba DURING HIS RECENT TRIP WITH SENATOR PROC Rt, ALL SOULS’ CHURCH, Cor, 14th and L sts. nw., TUESDAY, 1808, 8 o'clock p.m. S, 50 CENTS. G OF SACRED BY POLLO QUARTETTE Messrs. McFarland, ‘Turpin, Reeside Assisted by Mrs. Hattie GUNTON. TUESDAY, mbi8-4t* Ticker, ‘ NOW ON EXHIBITIO’ Phil Clover’s GREAT $50,000 OIL PAINTING, FATIMA. Pronounced by the press and public to be the mos§ realistic figure ever preduced on canvas. LADIES’ DAYS—Twes. and Thurs. Afternoons, Entrances—1411 Pa. ave. and Willard’s Hotel Lobby ‘mbi9-1W* Admission, 25c. The Kneisel Quartet. Sixth Season—Last Concert. At the WASHINGTON CLUB, 1710 I st.. WED. NESDAY, MARCH 23, 3:80 p.m. Quartets by Beethoven and Borodin. ‘Tickets, $1.50, at Droop’s and at the do >. mh19-3t id Ryan, Meads Smith aod Mx planist. LECTURES. FREE PUBLIC LECTURES of the Churchmen’s League off ‘TUESD. LEN “Christ and Literature’—! of Bt. MARCH 22. P. WILLIAMS, ‘Trinity Rector of, “Christ and a