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20 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898-20 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Joe Ott in “The Star Gazer.” Columbia Theater.—Leon Herrmann, the magician. Grand Opera House.—“Blue Jeans.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The Night Owls.” Lafayette Square Opera House.— “The Bride Elect.” New National Theater. to Jones. Willard Hall.—Lumiere’s Cinematographe. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pennsyl- vania ave.—Latest vocal and instrumertal selections. 1411 Pennsylvania avenue. Clover's $50,000 oil painting. OS grees EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsyivania 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 am., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ten and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8-30 a.m. to 10:40 Pm. “What Happened fatima, Phil ————— MADE FRESH EVERY DAY. Reeves’ Chocolates and Bon Bons are made from the very finest chocolate, pure ingredients and flavored with fresh fruit, which accounts for their perfect, delicious flavor; over 70 different varieties to se- lect from. No longer need of paying fancy prices for candy when you can buy the best from us at the popular price of 47 cents per pound. Reeves’, 1200 F st. n.w. ——_ LET OUR SIGN GUIDE YOU HERE if you have any Furniture that needs re- ccvering or upholstering or any Mattresses that should be re-made. We do finest work. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. shee, “PABST” WAGONS DELIVER ORDERS all parts of the city. Seven different s of beer, including “Doppel Braeu” ‘Bock.” Drop postal or "phone 273 for case of your favorite. Prompt delivery. PABST BREWING CO., 705 N. Cap st. —— KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; § city stores. c. D. KENNY. — That White Light, S5c. ut on. ua G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. CITY AND DISTRICT. EXPRESSES REGRETS. Commissioner Ross Responds to Dr. Williams’ Farewell Message. Replying to the letter addressed to aim by Dr. Daniel H. Wiiliams, the retiring surgeor-in-chief cf Freedmen’s Hospital, published in yesterday's Star, District Commissioner Ross has written Dr. Wil- liams as follows: “I assure you that I express the senti- ments of all the Commissioners and of all the District officials whom you have named in stating to you their regret that you are no longer to act as surgeon-in-chief of the hospital. They recognize. the truth thet during your incumbency of the office you have raised the standard of efficiency and usefulness of that worthy institution; that you have never failed to co-operate with the District authorities whenever you have been called upon to receive patients re- quiring medical or surgical treatment, and that all of your acts as a public servant have had as their purpose the furtherance of the public interests, and they assure you that you will carry with you to your re- tirement from office the sincere respect and best wishes of ail connected with the Dis- trict government.” ee Three-story brick store and dwelling No. 03 H street northeast will be sold by trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement. . Sg Shakespeare Club. A public meeting of the Shakespeare Club @as nell at the home of Mr. Allen C. Clark, No. 2020 O street northwest, Sat- urday evening, March 19. The program as well rendered, and was as follows: Piano solo, “The Harvest Moon,” Miss Edith Adams; scene from “Anthony and Cleopatra,” Cleopatra, Miss Schade; Char- mian, Mrs. Thos. J. Jones; song, “Night wi Mr. Chas. F. Roberts; scene from “Richard III,” Queen Ann, Mrs. Gay Robertson; King Richard, Mr. Warren Young; vocal solo, “O Salutaris,” Miss An- nie Louise Miller, with piano accompani- ment by Miss Young; a play entitled “A Z Mrs. Estelle H. Davis and Mr. Spencer Armstrong; song, “He Kept in,” Mr. Chas. F. Roberts, with piano ccompaniment by Miss Young; reading, “The Last justimiani,” Mrs. Thos. J. Jones; “All Kinds of Husbands” and of Women,” Mr. Jesse H. Whitaker; reading, “Mary McQueen,” Mrs. Gay Robertson; “Twilight Thoughts,” “Because I Love You” and the “Darkies’ Debating Societ: subject, “‘Water and Land,” Mr. E. B. Hay. The meeting then adjourned to social chat and refreshments. ee Smalls Flowers. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G sts., Washington, D. C., and 1153 Broadway, N. ¥.: all floral novelties. Specialties: Ameri- can Beauty roses, orchids and iS Advertisement. —_—_ Affecting Marriages. A bill’ was iniroduced into the Maryland legislature yesterday prohibiting the mar- Tiage of persons afflicted with any of the following diseases: Dipsomania, true in- sanity, hereditary insanity or insanity re- sulting from vice, hereditary tuberculosis or consumption. The measure requires that the clerk of the court of each county appoint three physicians, no two of whom shall belong to the same school of medi- cine, whose duty it shall be to pass upon the health of the applicants for marriage certificates. The license fee is increased from $1 to $2.50. The bill is very similar to that re- cently introduced in the Ohio legislature. ———- Malt-Nutrine mekes strong the weak and the strong stronger. The pure nutriment of malt and hops. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the fa- Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass’ which fact guarantees the purity, excel lence and merit claimed for it.—Advt. od Good Templars Entertain. Good Will Lodge, 7, 1. O. G. T., gave an entertainrent in its hall, 1th and Mary- land avenue southwest, Tuesday evening to its members and friends, the affair being in charge of Edward W. Libbey. Those taking part were the Le Droit Quartet, Messrs. Wm. Baxter, Wm. Tchorn, Thos. Moore, Jessie Veihmeyer; the Montrose Mandolin and Guitar Club, Messrs. C. C. Crosby and J. Veihmeyer; recitations, by E. D. Klopfer and Elsie Norris; musical se- lections, by Messrs. J. Veihmeyer and C. C. Crosby; vocal solo, by Miss Bright; har- B.onica solo, by Mr. Brown; piano solos, by Miss Awkward and Miss Alverta Hawk, re- spectively. Refreshments were served by the ladies and gentlemen of the lodge com- mittee, comprising Mrs. Annie Seymour, Miss Edith-Hofman, Mr. E. D. Klopfer, Mr. R. H. Campbell and A. W. Campbell. Thousands use Bromo-Pepsin for head- ache, indigestion and brain-fag, because it cures at once and is absolutely harmless. All druggists. 10c. and 25c. per bot.—Advt. Pi spite» msn Alleges Unskillfal Treatment. Suit at law to recover damages in the sum of $25,000 has been instituted by Liz- zie A. Yeatman against Thomas L, Mc- Donald. The latter is stated in the bill to be a physician and surgeon, and the action is for alleged unskillful treatment. The plaintif€ claims that she has been greatly an¢ permanently injured. Douglass and Douglass, Joseph D. Wright and Joseph Shilimgton are her attorneys. Coal for Moderate Wenther. Nut No. 2, $4.50 per ton. ay ee tt 21 & I, 1206 H, 1636 M nw., 18 & Da.w.— Advertisement. ‘ IPATRIOTIC ARDOR Senator Mason Wildly Oheered at G. A. B. Campfiire. SUFFERING CUBA HIS SUBJECT Addresses by Representative Gros- venor of Ohio and Others. KIT CARSON POST JUBILEE There have been many enthusiastic throngs in Grand Army Hall in the years since it has been devoted to its present purposes, and on each occasion the cheers of the crowds were inspired by graphic re- citals of the exciting episodes of war, when brave patriots made their country’s history more glorious and emphasized anew the perpetuity of the republic and its flag. The gathering which assembled there last night, rowever, surpassed in this regard any that has preceded it. The occasion was the ce‘ebration of the thirty-first anniversary of Kit Carson Post by a campfire. There was prayer by Chaplain Henry M. Condon of the House of Representatives, a poem by Col. John A. Joyce and music by the G. A: R. Musical Union, and, after an address by Department Commander Hendricks and a cornet solo by Prof. E. S. Tracey, Senator William E. Mason of Illinois was intro- duced. In a few minutes the speaker had the old seldiers cheering with all the vim that characterized them thirty-five years ago. After referring in a humorous way to the presence of Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio and himself at the same meeting, Senator Ma- son proceeded to make an impassioned ad- ress. “I wasn’t old enough to fight with you,” he said, “but, thank God, I am old enough to fight for you. I have never had any sympathy with the men who were boys in aprons when the men went forth to fight for their protection, and who now g0 around talking about the great pension roll. “We hear a good deal of talk about the dangers and horrors of war. We are rich from war. The empty sleeves and broken bedies were the cost of making us a grand- er nation. The Maine Disaster. “Some one, I believe it was Sherman, said that war was hell. There are some things worse than hell. The murder ot women and children and the starvation of 200,000 souls upon this continent is worse than hell. Dante, who startled many peo- ple with his drawings of the place of the damned, never in his wildest imaginations pictured an acre of Cuba as it is today. Down in Havana harbor 260 lives were taken—not in open war, not upon an hon- crable field, but caught like rats in a trap and strangled without a moment in which to say a prayer before they stood before their Maker. With the sentiment of twenty years ago we would have talked of indem- nity, but now the American people would scorn it as they would a snake. Spanish money can never pay for the Maine. “You understand we are a patient peo- ple. The dignified body of which J am a member is siow in its deliberations. It would take two months in that chamber to say ‘Pass the salt.’ And when we come to sit on any great question we have to close the docrs to the people who pay us our salaries. We are patient, and have been, but the time is coming when we must act.” Every sentence of Senator Mason's re- marks was punctuated with wild cheers, and when he had finished there were shouts for him to continue, and he was only re- leased by earnestly pleading a pressing en- gagement, and left the hall. Comrade L. Wylie played “America” on the cornet, and the entire gathering arose and sang the ringing chorus. Mr. Grosvenor’s Addre: Representative Grosvenor of Ohio was then introduced. His pacific remarks were evidently not relished by the audience, and there were frequent open expressions of difference with his views. After stating that the government was meeting other contingencies besides the appropriation for pensions, to give full sway to which the river and harbor bill had been abandoned, Mr. Grosvenor said the idea of another war was cheered. He wanted to know if the ¢ismembered men of the late war wanted to confront the young men of this country with the modern deadly appliances of war and to create a new army of widows and orphans or to make some effort in this grand age of Christianity to prevent a war that would work to the detriment of our commerce and prosperity. “Let us consider the question,” said Gen- eral Grosvenor. ‘We have a_ patriotic President, a man who fought and marched in the late strife; a man who knows what war is, and loves his country as much as the spontaneous orators, who were too young to fight, who now get up and spout for war. He stands as the President of the great republic of the United States, charged with grave responsibilities. He has received a heritage of responsibilities such as has fallen to no other Presidents except Wash- ington and Lincoln. Ie he to be driven headlong into war, or are we to consider all these questions?” Referring to the destruction of the Maine, he wanted to know what it had to do with the government interfering in behalf of Cuban independence, and if a great country like this should go to war for revenge or uitimately upon a war proposition that will pppeal to all Christian nations. In conclu- sion Gen. Grosvenor said the United States was great enough to walt. The President would never see this government dishon- ored. “If the United States goes to war,” he said, ‘“‘we will go to war upon a@ prociama- tion that all mankind will fecognize as just. We will proclaim to all the world that on an island in the Gulf of Mexico a population is being subjected to an unholy, unjustifiable and cruel war. That Spain is sterving her own population, and human- ity cries out that we must intervene. We must interfere, for our Monroe doctrine woul! not allow any other nation to do so, end other nations will recognize it as our right.” Past Commander Hopkins. A contralto solo by Miss Ironia Callahan was rendered and @ reading given by Miss Carrie M. Douglas, after which Past De- partment Commander Hopkins wag intro- duced. The tenor of his address was in harmony with that of Senator Mason, and was almost as enthusiastically received. Referring to Gen. Grosvenor’s speech, which he declared was an al from the organ of the administration to wait, he eeclared that the country had already wait- < <= to Gant i eeuae of the suffer- Ing, st ing people in Cuba, and perhaps if this delay had not occurred, he said, the battle ship Maine would not now be at the bottom of Havana harbor. With the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” ied by Miss Burton, while Ameri- can flags were waved above the heads of the audience, the celebration came to a clese. A Pleasant Incident. A very pleasant incident occurred just before the camp fire began at the meeting of the post, which recalled the very inter- esting history of the organization. In the early days of reconstruction a few Union soldiers, still on duty in ten, held a meeting the Old tol prison and crganized a Grand it, which has since become noted as Kit Car- son Post, No. 2, Department of the Poto- mac. Kit Carson himself was @ member of the post at the time of his death, in May, 188, and the name of John ©. Fre- mont, the “pathfinder,” who died in 1800, is also borne upon the post roster. Among all the veterans of the 60’s who were present at the celebra- of that tiie gathering inthe Ol Capital o1 ttle gal prison who is still a member of the t— Maj. Lyman B. Cutler of the 88d Itinois Volunteers. The post, desiring to honor its oldest act- ive member, appcinted a committee some months since to memorial, the chairman committee, on behalf of the post, the major with a beautiful G. A. Qttingly inscribed, ‘wrough! AMUSEMENTS, THE KNEISEL QUARTET.—The fourth of the series of Kneisel Quartet concerts attracted a large crowd to the rooms of the Washington Club, at 1710 I street, yes- terday afternoon. The Kneisel is one of the best-known string quartets in this coun- try, and its work has always, through its six seasons of active work, been of the highest standard of excellence, The quar- tet is composed of Franz Knélsel, first violin; Otto Roth, second violin; Louis Svecenski, viola, and Alwin Schroeder, violoncello, all members cf that standard organization, the Boston Symphony Or- ckestra. The audience present at yester- day’s concert was a one and well represented secial and musical circles of the capital. The program embraced but two numbers. They were A. Borodin’s quartet in D minor, four movements, and Beethoven's magnificent quartet in A mi- nor, consisting also of four movements. The first number was played-with excellent effect, but it remained for the Beethoven quartet to nake the hit of the afternoon. The second and third movements were es- pecially fine, the second consisting of fugue work, while the third embraced the theme of a song of thanksgiving in the Lydian mode, offered to the Defty by one cured of sickness. Its magnificent chords and dell- cate shading, together with the brildancy of the latter passages, all combined to make {t one of the most enjoyable quartet num- bers ever heard here. Each movement of both quartets was received with unbound- ed upplause, and the performers were obliged to bow their thanks at the conclu- sion of each part. BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.— Whether the fact that the concert of tha Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Lafay- ette Square Opera House Tuesday after- noon was the last appearance her3 this sea- son of this estimable organization, or whether a program made up with one ex- ception of works of the great German com- poser, Wagner, had the most to do with the cas2, the fact remains that yesterday’s house was the largest one of the season and to all the program seemed to arouse the greatest amount of enthusiasm. A great many lovers of music outside the Wagner fold claim that the adoration and tribute paid his music comes largely through the influence of a fad, but even the greatest doubters were obliged 1o bow yesterday te the superb skill of the orches- tra and lavished the utmost of praise for the magnificent manner in which it in- terpreted and played the works selected. The “Lohengrin” and ‘“‘Tannhauser” num- bers were especially anjoyable, the latter probably never having been heard here with more magnificent effect. The ‘Tristan and Isolde” music, of course, app2aled to the Wagnerites, and Mr. Paur received un- stinted applause for his work in connec- tion with this number. Wasaingtonians who love music have every reason to regrot that the season of this splendid organiza- tion here is finished and to look forward with every pleasurable anticipation to the beginning of ths series of concerts next “BESIDE THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH.” —Ian Maclaren’s “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush,” dramatized by James MacArthur and Tom Hall, will receive its premter pro- duction at the Lafayette Square Opera House next Monday, under the direction of Frank L. Perley and Fred. M. Ranken. The materials for the dramatization which bears the personal indorsemen: of Ian Mac- laren, aré taken from iis thre widely pepular books, ‘‘Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush,” “Kate Carnegie” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The dramatists have constructed a well-defined plot, which revolves about pure people and treats only of wholesome things. It contains a well sustained heart irterest and is replete with tenderness and demesticity. The authors nave retained in a remarkable degree the Scotoa atmos- phere. To still further impress this quality upon the spectator, a musical accompani- ment that includes overtures, entre acts and incidental measures has been wriiten by Herman Perlet. He s also composed an original anthem, which wili be sung in the first scene of the third act by a quar- tet assisted by a boy choir. For the lead- ing roles, Messrs. Perley and Ranken have secured Mr. J. H. Stuidart and Miss Marie Burroughs, two players who enjoy in no small degree the esteem of the playgoing public. They have surrounije2d them with a cast of superior excellence, which includes Augustus W. Cook, F.. A. Roberts, Morian A Chapman, Charles Harbury, W. F. Ro- chester, Carrie Lee Stoyl2, Curler Hast- ings, Evangeline Irving, Emmett Corrigan and others. The scenic cquipment furnieh- ed by Josef Physioc is dascriled as beau- tiful in design and faithful in its reproduc- tion of the landscape about Drumtochty. The Tochty in flood furnishes a magnifi- cent effect for the close of the third act. To add to the realism of the presentation, Scotch collies, sheep, horsns, eic., are in- troduced. The stage is under the direction of R. A. Roberts, and Charles Eordman will conduct the orchestra, augmented for the occasion. Matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday. The advance sale of seats, which began last Monday morning, indicates a prosperous engage- ment for “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush.” “AT PINEY RIDGE.”—“At Piney Ridge” will be the next attraction at the Acad- emy. This play is rather a new departure in the way of southern plays, in thut it Is built on the lines of the “O!d Homestead,” “Shore Acres,” and the idyllic drama, so far as the etmospheric qualities may be utilized in a drama whose Iccation is in the fast- ness of the southern mountains. Mr. Hig- gins has not attempted to present a pic- ture of the south on the purely bucolic basis of the se-called domestic drama. It 1s for this reason that while much of the material of his drama is familiar, there is a positive claim about it that holds the at- tention till the fall of the final curtain. It is a story of the mountains and presents in the telling some strong and interesting characters. The play will be given by the seme company that has made its tour throughout the country one of positive suc- cess. The scenic investiture is adequate and the various sets true to the region. Matinees will be given Wednesday and Sat- THE DALY COMPANY.—Next week at the Columbia is to be devoted to the pre- sentation of three comedies of a more or legs farcical order, given by Mr. Augustin Daly's own comedy company, which comes direct to Washington from Daly's Theater, New York. The home theater is at pres- ent occupied with the musical play, “The Geicha,” which explains it being imposs!- ble to have the original dramatic company here. The plays to be presented include Pirero’s very clever farcical comedy, “The Magistrate,” one of the Daly Company's greatest successes, and later on in the week a unique double bill recently produ ed in New York, including ‘‘Number Nine, an adaption from the German by Mr. F. Cc. Burnaud, the editor of London Punch, one of England’s greatest writers, with a little conceit in one act entitled “The Sub- tleties of Jealousy,” an adaption from the French of Mr. Sidney Rosenfelt. The first four nights will be devoted to Pinero’s comedy, while Friday and Saturday even- ings and at the matinee Saturday the double bill will be given. The entire strength of Daly’s admirable dramatic or- ganization will be tested in the last of these plays, as we find included in the list Mr. Chai Reichman, Mr. Sidney Her- bert, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. Wilfred Clarke, son of the favorite comedian, John §. Clarke, and Mr. W. F. Owen, Miss Cath- erine Lewis, Miss Marie St. John, Miss Irene Perry, Miss Virginia Fairfax, Miss Lelia Converse and Mrs. G. H. Gilbert. All of the original stage settings which have long since become an important adjunct to the Daly production will be brought from New York. The eelection of the Columbia as @ wise one for this Posket, seat tadar fe by, while her son, whom fourteen, really s nineteen Never have more genuine shout been than aaa Much music is programed, but very little is ever interpreted.3 There is an inner toa to all compositionssof the first o:Jer tha’ gomposers feel, but: only the greatest ar- tists are ever able to egpre:3. To the true musician a Co! ionais much more than @ series of sounds; it is an expr mn. of thought or feeling. ‘The-great artist appre- clates this, and embodies it in his interpre- tation. Madame Napdion vevealed the scul of music; she has, her wonderful foice, her exquisite technique, her pro- ognd ad aeiclanshins tamched chords long untuned to naturels harmonies. She has told those who heardaher that there is something more in music than a melody or @ succession of harmamies. She has just eee an engagement with the Dam- resch-Ellis Opera @ompany, having sung in Philadelphia, New York and Boston for the first time in her career the Brunhildes in “Die Walkure,” +“Siegtfried” and “Got- terdammerung,” where’ she achieved an- other triumph sécond only to that at Bey- reuth. At this concert she will have the support of several ‘artists who are well known both, in this country and Europe. Mr. H. Evan Williams, the celebrated tenor of the Maine, Worcester and Springfield festivals, and who is well known in this city, having sung with the Choral Society here; Mr. Frank Celli, the barytone of the Carl Rosa Opera Company and of the Roy- al Itallan Opera, Covent Garden; Mr. Leo Stern, the ‘cello virtuoso, and Mr. E. Ro- mayne Simmons, pianist. The box office for the sale of seats opened this morning. THE APOLLO QUARTET.—One of the roost enjoyable musicales of the week was that given at the Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church Tuesday night under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society of that church, for the benefit of the fund to pay the interest on the debt incurred in building the chapel directly opposite the church, on R street. The program was an exceptionally well-selected one, and was participated in by the Apollo Quartet, con- sisting of Messrs. McFarland, Reeside, Tur- pin and Ryan; Mr. Arthur D, Mayo, pianist, and Mrs. Hattie Meads-Smith, soprano. The members of the quartet also appeared as soloists and in duets, all of the numbers Presented securing unbounded applause. “TOO MUCH JOHNSON.”—Mr. William Gillette, now, as always, under the direc- tion of Mr. Charles Frohman, - wil] revive his comedy masterpiece, “Too Much John- sen,” for just one week in the United States before presenting it in London, and Man- ager Rapley has been fortunate enough to secure that week for the National Theater. It begins next Monday evening, and will include ouly one matinee—Saturday’s. The Ppiay has been in rehearsal: for the past three ¥ -eks, and the fact that its one week in this country will be given in Washing- ton lends it the charm of decided novelty. Besides, it will go on record as perhaps the only theatrical “jump” ever made from the American to the English capital. The mer- its of this example of Mr. Gillette's power in th2 line of comedy acting and play mak- ing have already been demonstrated here, and need no extended comment. It began its career with a whole season in New York, and followed with extended runs in Boston, Chicago and other big cities, tak- ing in in its merry-making rounds every “stand” of importance in the United States and Canada, and always with satisfaction. It 1s a splendid exemplar of “the tragedy of comedy,” in that every character in the play is unhappy, while nothing but merri- ment reigns in the audience. The cast is a perfect one, the same that accompanies Mr. Gillette to London, an@ includes Messrs. Sam Reed, Joseph Brennan, Joseph Fran- coeur, Robert Hickman, Arthur Brown, Emerson Stowell, James Rickard, Ida Con- quest (specially assigned from the Empire Theater Company), Kate Meek, Hope Ross and, of course, Mr.. Gillette himself, be- sides numerous deck stewards, plantation hands, etc. Seats wentxon sale at the box office this morning. “UNCLE TOM’S CABIL -A gorgeous spectacular production of “Uncle Tom” will be given at the Grand era House for one week, commencing next-/Monday night, with the usual matinees Wednesday and Satur- day, by Al. W. Martin’s mammoth com- pany, the strongest organization of the kind in America. This ‘famous old drama has been seen on the ‘boards more times than any five dramatic: productions, and it still continues to draw crowded houses. Mr. Martin, the proprfetor of this company, secured the original: manuscript, and pre- sents it in its entirety and in a manner that merits commendation.:. The company is made up of men an@ women who.can act, and of colored people who can sing and dance, and the eharecter of Uncle Tom is in the hands of thetfamous old.man negro impersonator, Milt. G. Barlow, whose name alone is enough to insure a good perform- ance. The entirenstage production 1s car- ried by the company, including the thril- ling floating-ice scene, an ‘exciting steam- beat race and colliston between the Natchez and R. E. Lee, St. Clair’s residence by nm.oonlight and the picture of the Missis- sippi levee. Among the specialties intro- duced will be a grand prize cake walk by the entire company of colored people, the famous ham dance, the original Georgia jubilee shouters in campmeeting songs, banjo solos and quartets. A free street parade, composed of one white and two colored bands, horses, donkeys, chariots, will be given at noon daily. “VANITY FAIR. ‘Vanity Fair,” the gorgeous, glittering burlesque extravagan- za, the sensation and rage of two hem- igpheres, will be the attraction at the Ly- cevm Theater for six nights and usual matinees, commencing next Monday. “Van- ity Fair” is composed of an aggregation of artists such as is rarely seen on the boards of popular-priced theaters. The singers, dancers, comedians, and, in fact, every member of the company, is a good individ- val artist. Wherever this attraction has been offered it has received an ovation. It is conceded to be the strongest burlesque extravaganza company extant. It sparkles with originality, bristles with wit and abounds in humor. It comprises opera, burlesque, comedy and vaudeville, and yet {s one complete ensemble. Among the many star artists engaged are Hanley and Jarvis, eccentric comedians; Dave Morison, ‘Weston Sisters, comediennes; Mahr Sisters, grotesque dancers; Mitchell and Jess, as “The Irishman and the Sport; Marguerite Tebeau, champion female baton twirler; Shevett and Newell, comedy bar experts; Fannie Vedder, the vital spark; Bessie Stanton, original bronze model; Vernie La- lor, soprano; NelHe Berwick, the $10,000 beauty, besides a host of pretty girls in beautiful costumes, whose chorus singing is. one of the numerous attractive features that must be heard to be appreciated. The scenic environment of “Vanity Fair” is claimed to be the most beautiful ever set on any stage. MR. ANTON KASPAR’S VIOLIN RE- CITAL.—Those who remember Mr. Kas- par’s creditable work several seasons ago will no doubt avail themselves to hear him Saturday evening at the Universafist Church. This will be Mr. Kaspar’s first ap- pearance after an abzence of three years abroad, and the young man’s many friends here will doubtless give him a hearty wel- come. The. Wilhemj Club has not been heard here for two seasons, but the many delightful concerts that this organization has given in the past are a guarantee that the oM reputation will be sustained. Mr. '. H. Weber, lyric tenor, is not a stranger to Washington, having but recently sung here. Mr. Anton er, Pianist, com- pletes the ensembls. Seats are selling at Gvuzman’s, in E. F. Droap & Sons’. HEINRICH SONG RECITAL.—Mr, Max Heinrich is probably the most eminent bari- tone and “lieder” singer in America, arfa his song recitals always attract those who ere interested in art aswell as the concert attendant. Mr. Hetnrieh tless attrast imny. Sent ere now . are now Guemaw#’s, ‘fin EB: F. Droop & —_—__. at & anil 6 per cent on real ‘T. Rawlings, loney to lend Frank T. ¥ Pa. ave— —— Applics for Divorce. ‘4 ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS The Mysterious Disappearance of Capt. James Treakle. - FEAR HE HAS COMMITTED SUICIDE Firemen All Favor an Improved Fire Alarm System. GENERAL AND. PERSONAL ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 24, 1898. “Captain” James Treakle, a well-known oyster man, disappeared from his home at an early hour this morning and his friends fear he has committed suicide by jumping into the river? Captain Treakle arose about 8 o’clock this morning, put on an old suit of clothes and placed the key of his oyster house, which is located on Commerce street, in his pocket, left his home and has not been seen since, though his friends made diligent search for him. Captain Treakle returned from Provi- dence Hospital in Washington about two weeks ago, after having been operated upon for two cancers in his head. Ever since his return he has been very despond- ent, and it is said he has on more than one occasion talked of drowning himself. Change of Pastors. Rev. L. I. McDougle, formerly pastor of Trinity M. E. Church, has gone to Chesa- Peake, near Norfolk, where he was recently assigned by the Virginia annuai confer- ence. Bishop Goodsell, presiding at the Philadelphia conference, has assigned Rev. N. B. Masters of that conference to take charge of Trinity. Mr. Masters and his family are expected here shortly. Circuit Court. In the circuit court for the cliy yester- day the following business was transacted: Elizabeth M. Janney agt. Warren M. Peake; removed to corporation court. Nora Ccunsil, colored, was granted an absolute divorce from her husband, Harrison Coun- sil, on a charge of bigamy. J. T. Mason was appointed trustee of the estate of Au- gustus E. Addison, deceased, in place of W. D. Addison, deceased, and also guardian of Sallie R. Addison. The Fire Alarm System. ‘The fact that the matter of putting in an improved electric fire alarm system was not brought up at the meeting of the city council Tuesday night is thought by many to be favorable to the plan. There is not a dissenting voice among the active firemen of the city, and, as a matter of fact, they all favor it most heartily. There was a faise alarm of fire yesterday, and it was really distressing to see the engines chas- ing each other all over town, looking for the cause. The fire wardens, it is said, suggested that the money can be used to better ad- vantage in other parts of the department. Hamilton Released From Custody. Robert J. ‘Hamilton, who has been on trial at Fairfax Court House for the past several days, was released from custody yesterday afternoon. Hamilton is the man who was arrested in this city in December last, charged with attempting to wreck a train of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company at Ravensworth last December. The jury yesterday could not agree, and Judge Love discharged them. The com- menwealth’s attorney then decided to enter a nolle yrosequi in the case. Charter Granted. Judge J. K. M. Norton, in the corporation court, has granted a charter to the Dime Capital System,with P. F. Norvell of Wash- ington president and E. Allen Sauerwein of Baltimore general manager. The new cor- poration is a building and loan association upon a novel plan. The papers were exe- cuted in Baltimore, but the principal office is fixed in Alexendria, with Mr. E. B. Tay- lor as agent. The Old Cotton Factory. For a number cf years past there has been standing at the head of Washington street an old brick building which has been an eyesore not alone to the home people but to strangers. It is the old Mount America’s Greatest Medicine GREATEST, because Hood’s Sarsaparilla Goes what all other medicines fail to do. As an insterce of its peculiar and unusual curative power, contider the most insid- fous disease, and the disease which taints the blood of most people, producing in- calculable suffering to many, while in others it is a latent fire liable to burst in- to activity and produce untold misery on the least provocation. ay wt is the only aflment to Scrofula which the human family 1s subject, of which the above sweeping statement can honestly be made. Now, @ medicine that can meet this common enemy of mankind snd repeatedly effect the wonderful cures Hood's Sarsaparilla has—clearly bas the right to the title of America’s Greatest Medicine. Hood’s 2% parilla Is sold by all druggists. $1; six for $5. Hood’s Pillst:t »ementoosly with ‘Hood's Sarsaparilla.25¢. FOO CITY ITEMS - “Diamond” Beer Enthuses: the Weary with new strength and energy. Nothing like it us a spring tonic and appetizer. "Phone 222 for case. it SEE Our Saxony Wool Sweaters at ®8c. fascinate you. you. Those at $4.49 will captivate you. ‘Those at $4.98 will enrapture you. C, Auer- bach, 7 & H. Est. 26 years, it Sop ete Sa LO, What a Relief It Would Be To Feel That You Were Protected From Such Dangerous Diseases The property is red at $00, yy the city. Fie ye of the city council Tassday night applica- ion was made for a reduction in the as- sessment to $16,000, the representative of the estate saying he was willing to sell the PPhe finance comm a ice Committze will act on the pe- New Receiver Appointed. Mr. Frank I. Marbury has been appoint- ed receiver for the Home Telephone Com- pany, vice Robert F. Knox, resigned. Capt. Knox yesterday submitteed his report as receiver for a period of six months to Judge C. E. Nicol of the Circuit Court, and de- clined to act longer. Mr. Marbury has been manager of the company under Capt. Knox, and fully un- Gerstands the operations. Will Take Charge Tomorrow. Mr. Marshall L. King, who was recently appointed collector of the port by Presi- dent McKinley, announced this afternoon that he would take charge of the office tcmorrow, and will appoint Mr. George Nowland as deputy. Brevities. Mr. H. J. Zieman of Milwaukee and Dr. Wm. F. Bury of Washington spent yes- terday with friends in this city. Messrs. William Taylor an@ William Timberman, two well-known young drug clerks, have passed the state examination as registered pharmacists. Rev. E. B. Niver_of Baltimore is ex- pected to preach at Christ Church tonight. Mr. W. A. Sirclair has been appointed examiner of records by Judge C. E. Nicol of the circuit court. Mrs. W. F. Brooks is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. F. F. Jones, in New York. A number of Alexandrians went to New- port News last night to witness the launch- As Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs, Colda, Pneumonia an@ Consumption During the Coming Winte-—That Such Protection Can Be Given is no Longer Doubted, There Is not a father, mother, sister or throughout this courtry but who will admit that they have a dread of the coming; winter, and fear that some of their family may beome a victim of| ene of the above dangerous diheases. Yet this fear can be overcome and this Seeling of dread changed to one of security and confidence, if they Will accept the evidence of thirty-eight hundred. doctors, snd the testimony of three hundred anf twenty-teven thousand people who have adopted the Australian Dry Air Treatment for these die- eases, This new germicide, HYOMEL and the method of applying same, without the use of dan- serous sprays, douches, atomizers or vapors, has accomplished more good in the way of preventing and curing these diseases than all otber methods or remedies combined, as is shown by the fact that but forty-nine persons out of the thousands upon thousands treated have reported no benefit received, and the majority of these were persous in the last stages of consumption. In the face of such overwhelming evidence, is it any wonder that The R. T. Booth Co. claim thelr ability to pro- tect the people from disease, and show their con- fidence in the new remedy by guaranteeing to re- fund the money in case of failure. ~‘Hyomet” Inhaler Outfit, $1.00. Extra Bottles ing of the battle ships Kentucky and | «fiyomel,” Soc. “Hyomel” ‘alta, a niGenie They will return tomorrow | nealer, 25c. Can be obtained of your druggist, office or by mail, Pamphlets, consultation and vice free. Send for the Story of ““Hyomel.”” Mail- ed free. THE R. T. BOOTH CO 23 EAST 20TH STREET, NEW YORK. There were no cases for trial in the police court this morning. Thirteen lodgers were accommodated at police headquarters last night. ————— For the New Jewish Temple. An enjoyable entertainment was given at Concordia Hall Tuesday by “The Littie Helping Hands” for the benefit of the new Jewish Temple. Those who participated in the affair were: Misses Seraphine Stein- hardt, Daisy Cohen, Mabel Cohen, Hortense Sondheimer, Helen Hopfenmater, Rena Sol- cmon, Carrie Robinson, Clara Strauss, Ida Haas, Flora Bernheimer, Rosie Schonberger, Masters Harold Strauss, Louls Bernheimer, Herbert Adler and Norman Blum and the Cohen brothers. et The Presence of Flowers is Refining and costs little. Roses, 50 cts. doz, up. Gude, 1224 F.—Advt. Must have | the Best. We sell Booth’s Hyomei Inhaler. Mertz’s, 11th and F. AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE ....Tonight MATINEE SATURDAY. Sousa’s TH E . New Opera, BRIDE ELECT. Next Week—Tan Maclay “RESIDE THE BO! mb24-20tf Lafayette Sq. Opera House. Monday. March 28. IAN MACLAREN’S BESIDE THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH. ; DRAMATIC EVENT OF THE SEASON, ARTISTICALLY —MUSICALLY—SCENICALLY. J. H. Stoddard as Lachlan Campbell AND Marie Burroughs as Kate Carnegie, = D's IZ BRIER BUSH.” 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. Direction L. and Fred M. Rankin. o——_-______"5 AMUSEMENTS. WAIT FOR THIS. L th e veda ASSISTED BY A REMARKABLE COMPANY OF u BY are. | NOTE—SEATS NOW ON SALE, mh22-3t,40 Lafayette .....NORDICA GRAND MATINEE CONCERT, Thursday, March 31, at 4:15. MADAME NO RDICA, Assisted by. Mr. H. EVAN WILLIAMS, Tenor. Mc. FRANK CELLI, Baritone. . LE X, “Geliist. Mr. E. ROMAYNE SIMMONS, Plantst. Pri e Orchestra ard Mezzanine Seat 79 Stereopticon Views. ST. MARK’S LUTH. CHURCH, © st. bet. 12th and 13th s.w., FRIDAY, March 25, 1808, at 8 p.m. Tickets—Adults, 25c.; Children, ‘10e. mh19-1t,thinh24-2t New National. areas POPULAR MATINEE SATURDAY, 25, 50, T5c. BROADHURST’S FARCICAL FESTIVAL. HAPPENED wr TO JONES. Family Circle. General panes. 2 4 wie Boxes, $15, 1-4 y. SEATS NO! ING. Next Week-=iino wave” ars ACADEMY. POPULAR ONLY AMERICAN APPEARANCES OF “3 GILLETTE, ASSISTED BY THE SPECIAL COMPANY GREAT SUCCESS OF IN THE ASTRONOMICAL FARCE COMEDY~ THE FULL OF ORGANIZED FOR THE LONDON STAR mrp’ ENGAGEMENT, IN + GAZER comedy hit. If YOU DON’T WANT TO LAUGH, STAY AWA March 28—“AT PID EY RIDGE.” mbz3-tf,20 TOO MUCH. JOHNSON, WILLARD HALL. Lumiere’s Cinematographe, REPRODUCING EVERY ACTION OF LIFE. The Maine—Her Officers—The Crew—Gen- SE eral Lee--Lieutenant Jenkins — Snowball Fight—A Political Discussion and Thirty Other Marvelous Animated 2e. NOW ON EXHIBITION. Phil Clover’s GREAT $50,000 OIL PAINTING, FATIMA. Pronow the press and public to be the most re ever produced oD canvas. istic LADIES’ DAYS--Tves. and Thurs, Afternoons, Entrances—1411 Pa. ave. and Willard’s Hotel Lobby mbid-lw? Admission, 25c. COLUMBIA Phonograph Parlors, 919 PA. AVE. AMUSEMENT IN ENDLESS VARIETY. SELECTIONS FROM S0US8A’S OPERA, “BRIDE ELECT”—MAY IRWIN'S SONGS. Views. CHILDREN, 5c. Byery Sunday, 8:1 h2s-3t® TONIGHT COLUMBIA. AT 8:15. MATINEE SATURDAY. Immense Success. The Herrmanns, Leon and Adelaide. NEXT WEEK—. AUGUSTIN DALY’S Daly’s Theater, New York. SEATS NOW ON SALE. mh™ Un! CHURCH, 18TH AND L STS. IVERSALIST gvenixa. Clarch 26, és, Mr.AntonKaspar’s Assisted by— & = WEBER, Bir Anton’ PIANIST, AND - The Wilhelmj Club, G PQSNAN & RIVE, Managers. A New Departure. METAL “DUMMIES” will now be furnished, to be used as nickels, at 10 for 25 Cents. ‘This trifing sum enables you to spend a most fascinating bour listening to the music of the great bands and songs of famous singers. - Open day and evening. mb21-6t EXCURSIONS, ETC. $5 SATURDAY EXCURSIONS $5 To