Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1898—12 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.. Columbia Theater. The Lady of Ostend,’ Jealousy.” Grand Opera House.—“Uncle Tom's Uab- in.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Vanity lair. Lafayette Square Opera House.—‘‘Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush.” New National Theater.—Willlam Gillette in “Too Much Johnson.” Willard Hall_—Lumtere’s Cinematographe. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn- sylvania Avenue.—Latest vocal and instru- mental selections. 1411_ Pennsyivania) Avenue.—‘‘Fatima,” Phil Clover’s $50,000 oil painting. Universalist Church.—Song recital by Mr. Mex Heinrich. —————— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. t Piney Ridge.” ‘Number Nine, ‘or and “Subtleties of Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymor Intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Norfolks for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monioe 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, 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 14:40 p.m. and ———__ YOU MAY BELIEVE IN SOME SIGNS, especially our huge electric sign. Remem- ber ft when you want furniture uphol- stered and recovered or mattresses re- made. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K. ge LA FETRA’S EXCELLENT MEALS. Delicious coffee a specialty. llth & G sts. KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure gars sold at cost; 8 city stores. G. D. KENNY. =e “PABST” IS ROYAL BEER —because of its purity and superior qual- ity. Six different kinds to choose from, in- cluding “Doppel Braeu,” our famous dark beer. Sold by first-class dealers, or "phone 273. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. ROOMS PAPERED—Only $2 up. M. N. Evans & Co., 222 13th st. a.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. MENACES TO HEALTH. Attention Called to Canal and Ana- costia Flats. Commissioner Black has, in reply to a request by Senator Gallinger, written the latter a brief description of the proposed Sewage disposal system of the District of Celumbia. In part, Commiss‘oner Black says: “The James Creek canal is an open chan- nel, about sixty fect in width, extending from the arsenal grounds to South Capitol and G streets, within one-half mile of the Czpitol. The amount of water thrown into it by the sewers fs even in times of rain insufficient to keep it properly flush- ed, and as the current is frequently re- versed by the rising tid2 a large portion of the materials brought down by the sewers is deposited as a putrefying mess upon the bottom. At present this mass of material appears to be about two feet thick over the entire canal. Its condition is as stated in the petition recently sent to Congress by the citizens of Southeast Washington. “Offensive and dangerous as this condi- tion of effairs is, the deposition of sewage over the Anacost‘a fla:s produces a state of affairs much more detrimental to the publ health. The mass of putrefying matter at the bottom of James Creek canal is kept from rapid cxication by means of the water upon it, while the materia! car- red cver the flats at high tide ts left at low tide exposed to the full effects of the sun and wind, so that. although not as offersive to the immediate neighborhood, the nger to the health of the public ts greater. I have been informed by doctors that it could be stated without exaggera- tion that in the fall of 1895 there was not a house in Anacostia that did not have one or more cases of malarial fever in it during that season. nes Malt-Netrine is a blessing to invalids—strengthens and gives appetite. The pure nutriment of malt and hops. Ma utrine is prepared by the Busch Brewing Ass'n, which fact guarantees the purity, excel- lerce and merit claimed for it.—Advt. ——— Laughing and Talking. Lucy Moore, a colored resident of George- tewn, was arrested on the free bridge yes- afternoon by Special Policeman Lucas. “She was using all kinds of profane lan- guage,” was the officer's complaint in Judge Kimball's court this morning. “Her Caughter-in-law was with her and Lucy sScemed to be angry about something.” “"Deed I wasn’t angry,” Lucy told the court. “I was laugaing and talking and we had no trouble.” “What about this statement?” the officer was asked. “What the woman says is wrong,” the officer told the court. “Can you be mistaken about the lan- guage?" “No, sir.” Lucy was fined $5 or two weeks on the farm. ————— Appeals to All. Bromo-Pepsin should be kept always at hand for sudden cases of headache, indiges- tion, mental exhaustion or nervousness. It cures quickly and completely and is abso- lutely harmless. Druggists. 10c. and 25c.— Advertisement. Ceceege ee 5 A Birthday Surprise Social. The officers and teachers of the Chinese Sunday school of Calvary Baptist Church gave a birthday surprise social in honor of Mr. Samuel T. Smith, 904 22d street Rorthwest, last evening. Those present vere: Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Swartwout, Mr. W. H. Baker, Miss Jessie Hodgkins, Miss Hvdora Stone, Miss Tessie McLean, Miss Richie McLean. Miss Florence Kingsley, Miss Alice Healey. Miss Anna Laise, Miss Edith Corrigan. Miss Dottie Hecter, Mr. HoH. Dane. Mr. J. S. Philips, Mr. J. A. Dawson, Mr. Walter Moling, Mr. Lewis Riggles, Mr. Smith, sr., Mr. L. H. Baum- g:ertel, Lee Toy, Moy Jong, Mr. S. T. Smith. — Smalls Flowers for Easter. Easter plants and novelties will be shown In great variety at Small's, 14th and G sts., Washington, and 1153 Broadway, N. Y.—Ad. es Should Pay Their Debts. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Noticing the new rules and regulations concerning the police force in this city, as pubilshed a few evenings ago In The Star. I think they are good and practical, and if Properly carried out will advance discipline, y and honesty. The clause referring to policemen com- pelling them to pay their honest debts de- Serves special commendation, and I do not See why the United States government does not adopt similar rules and compel its sub- erdinaies to pay their debts. 1 contend that it is no more than right to do so. Mr. Endicott, formerly Secretary of War. insisted upon his subordinates paying their debts; so did Mr. Clapp, former chief of the government printing office. Congress is partly to biame by agt pass- ing a resolution to that effect, der to force the heads of bureaus to dispose of dishonest employes. “MAC.” March 28, 1898. ————__ Aid for the Blind. At a meeting yesterday of the exc-utiv> committee of the Aid Association for the Blind at the office of the association, 1607 © street, Mrs. A. G. Brackett, the vice president, presided, and the corresponding secretary, Mrs. Hunt, read a large number of letters from prominent men and women accepting the position of honorary vice president. The ladies are actively engaged in pre- Paring for the home, which they hope to ©pen in the near future. For this purpose contributions are solicited and may be sent to the treasurer, Mrs. H. P. R. Holt. 1607 © street northwest, IQUEEN LIL HAS A BEAU The Masonic Fair Angora Oat Feels the Tender Passion. Rehearsal of the Grand Chorus—The Ladies of Federal Lodge Will Wear Puritan Costumes. Queen Lil the intelligent and handsome Angora cat belonging to the board of con- trol of the Masonic fair and exposition, was positive:y kittenish when The Star man called her up to the catathoscope this merning. There was a ccquettish expres- sion in ner eyes and she seemed conscious that the broad band of pink ribbon tied around her neck added greatly to her per- sonal appearance. “I really don’t know whether or not I should talk this morn- ing,” she purred, with an inflection of in- decision, “because I’m afraid I might tell some secrets that I would prefer cherish- ing. Bvt,” and she meowed with gudden exhilaration, “they are just too good to keep.” At this her feelings overcame her, and for a few moments she chased her tail around with the abandon of a cat not three menths old. | = “What do you think?’ she inquired joy- ously, “I've got a beau. Yes, indeedy, and he is as nice as he can be. His name? Why, -his name is Uncle Sam. Now, wouldn't it be funny if Uncle Sam would arnex Queen Lil during the fair and make her Mrs. Uncle Sam?” At this keen international joke the catathoscope slipped an eccentric and Qteen Li cavorted over the board of con- trol table, ran over Mr. Whitaker's ledger and finally ended by hiding her head in a Pigeon hole in Miss Clear’s desk. All this animation did not, however, disturb to any degree the progress of the work going on in behalf of the National Masonic Temple fund. Masons continued to come and go, transacting. the business affecting their Gistinctive organization and announcing new features for the approaching fair. . The Grand Chorus. Amorg them was Mr. D. B. Macleod, the director of the grand chorus of 300 voices, which is to render the vocal music duriig the opening ceremenies. He said there wes a large attendance at the first re- hearsal last week. “The next meeting of the chorus will take place at Sheldon’s Hall this evening at 7:30 o'clock,” said Mr. MacLeod, “when the entire musical program will be gone over. Members of the cnorus who have copies of the ‘Soldiers’ Chorus’ from Faust are requested to bring them to this re- hearse].” os Harmony Lodge, No, 17, gave another eviaence of its indefatigable enterprise. It reported that “Ye Olde English Village” has a surprige for its guests in a refresh- ment bcoth, which will dispense solids and liquids made from old English recipes. From a gastroncmical standpoint it will be an artistic’ epicurean success, and no place in the hall bids fair to become more popular for those who desire a few mo- ments’ rest and refreshment than the booth in the village, where the English viands, made from tested recipes, will be sold. Mrs. Sherman J. Brown, the wife of t worshipful master of Harmony Lodge, No. 17, the organization that will conduct the olden village, will be in charge, and will be assisted by the following ladies: Miss Blanche Alpres, Miss Nellie Alpres, Miss Mamie Alpres, Miss Edna Black, Mrs. Arthur F. Bleomer, Miss Jessie Bloome Miss Lillian Heilbrun, Miss Nellie R. Eas’ wood, Mrs. James T. Hunter, Miss Addie Lynham, Miss Maud Lynham, Miss Eita T. Murray, Mrs. Grace Palmer, Miss M. Stailey, Miss Myra Webb. A Pardonable Anachronism. The most ungallant person who visits the village cannot but pardon the trifling an- achronism which has been permitted in tke conduct of the old-fashioned post office. Instead of the staid old “penny post,” with his double knocks and shuffiing gait, a bevy of the prettiest girls in Washington will receive, distribute and deliver the mail of the village. Miss Estelle Heiibrun will be the holder of the royal commission as posuuistress of the village, and her origi- hality and experience have stocd her in s00d stead in the originating of schemes which will put the postal system of the old town on a much more than self-supporting income. The other postal aids are as fol- lows: Miss Gertrude Heilbrun, Miss Mohun, Miss Hilda Jacobi, Miss Rose McKaig, Miss Maud Burbank, Miss Gertrude Stranahan, Miss Willie Hurlebaus, Mis: O'Don- nell, Miss Hattie McGrew, Miss Virgie Nal- ley, Miss Longley, Miss M. Beard, Mrs. Mortimer Redman. Fair Puritans of Federal Lodge. The fair committee of Federal Lodge, No. 1, met last evening at headquarters. Many valuable contributions have been received from members and friends of the lodge, a list of which will shortly be published. The committee has been so fortunate as to secure the services of the following ramed committee of ladies, who have con- sented to serve at Federal Lodge booth: Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, chairman; Miss Julia A. Karr, secretary; Miss Rose Vir- ginfa Bayly, Miss Maude A. Beall, Mrs. Mary 8. Berry (A. P.), Mrs. Lizzie Bur hart, Miss Catherine Ward Carr, Mrs. Cat- lin, Miss Bessie H. Champlin, Mrs. Emily Chauncey, Miss Annie Clark, Mrs. Au- gusta M. Cole, Miss May Covey, Miss Ger- trude May Crowder, Miss Lizzie Fletcher, Miss Catherine Radcliffe Frisby, Mrs. An- nie M. Gantz, Miss May Florence Garnett, Miss Edith E. Gibson, Miss Belle Goldman, Miss Mary Gertrude Green, Mrs. Caroline Choate Hall (A. G.), Miss May Hall, Miss Annie E. Hendly, Miss Laura Ella’ Hoff- man, Miss Edna’ Hough, Miss Isaacs of Baltimore, Mrs. Bessie Hall Johnson (Fla- vius), Mrs. Margaret B. Larner, Miss Ro- maine Lovaire, Mrs. Alice E. Mason (H. B.), Miss Lucy Frances Massey, Mrs. Kate Nixon Marx, Miss Celia Mayse, Miss Willie P. McConahay, Miss M. Luia McDade, Miss Clara Mcintosh, Miss Frances T. Mudd, Miss Edith R. Nixon, Miss Eleanor R. Nixon, Miss Mignon Nixon, Mrs. Evelyn Hall Nutwell. Mrs. Charles Obenchain, Mrs. Annie E. Ohm (F. C.), Miss Martha Ellen Price, Miss Grace Riggles, Mrs. Mat- tie Riggles (J. R.), Mrs. Sadie E. Robbins (W.S.), Miss Agnes Sleaving Mrs. Carrie M. Steliman, Mrs. Annie C. Purner (W. L.), Miss Annie Elizabeth Wendel, Mrs. Ida M. Wight. Mrs. Marie L. Willis, Mrs. Ma- mie Willis and Mrs. Edith Hall Lewis. The Puritan costume was unanimously adopted as that to be worn by the ladies of Federal Lodge while in attendance at the fair, and this feature will doubtless be a memorable attraction of the big event. The ladies’ committee of Washington Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, will give & literary and musical entertainment at the National Rifles’ Armory tomorrow night !ae program will inc.ude attractive features by woll-known local talent and there will be professional volunteers of Breat abfiity. ee Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —_——»___ Matter of Redress. Replying to a communication of Mr. Ed- ward W. Donn, jr., 911 G street, he having inquired whether, if a client owning part of lot 15, in Dennison and Leighton’s subdi- vision of Mt. Pleasant, fronting on 15th street, above Kenesaw avenue, should build a house, and 16th street should afterward be opened and his land taken, what redress he would have, if any, the District Commi: stoners transmitted an opinion of the attor- ney for the District in the matter. The law office of the District holds that “until the proceedings to extend 16th street are completed, and the owners whose lands are condemned for the purpose of the street are paid, they have the right to use their prop- erty in any way they see fit, subject to the provisions of section 18 of the act of March 3, 1893, providing for a permanent system of highways.” ——.__. Another Baltimore Team Coming. A game of basket ball between the Washington Athletic Club and the West Branch of the ¥. M. C. A. of Baltimore will take place tonight at*8 o’clock in the Washington Athletic Club’s gymnasium. ‘The line-up of the teams ts as follows: Baltimore, West Branch of Y. M. C. A.-- Strauss, right forward; Imhoff, left. for- werd; Stewart, center; Bivans, right guard; Harris, left guard; substitute, Green. Washingtor. Athletic Cg aint ferward; Thompson, left forward; Taylor, center; O'Connor, right guard; Coons, left guard; Murphy, substitute. | positively Rd - AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —A good story spoiled for a poor play is Perhaps a severe characterization of the dramatized version of ‘Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush,” first presented last night at the Lafayette Square Opera House. But when one contrasts the amecting simplicity of lan MacLaren’s stories with the the- atric and hackneyed plot una aeclamaucn of the piay, the criticism will be admitted tu PUssess polue Jusuce. PossIDIY tne Teau- ers Of the ‘buok nave formeu €rionevus 1n- pressions of Lacnian Campbell, Jamie Sou- lar and Dr. sduchure, wut ler lueKs are tortuumy ailferent from tnose of the aram- wusts. In ue book Unere 1s a certain “umount Of aignity in Campbell's cnarac- ser. Censorivus ne was anu icy, but nut querulous, crapped, petulant and uito- seller uulovely, as the Grumatises repre- sent him. A great suckler 1lur pure uoc- uine was Lacuian, but not such a terme- Sant as he is picturea. .perues are taken witr the other cnaraciers as well as witn (ue Incidents anu greauy lo tneir detri- juent. Une Of the must eifective scenes in the book 1s that where Lacnian Campbell teus Lhe session his daughizr Mora nzs tert home. me says: “it ss Known to me that a young Wwuinan wno nass been a member Of Uus Church huss lerc ner nome und gone ito the far courlcry. ‘inere wil be nyu use in sumundiuing her to appear De- lore Ue Session, ior she Will Lever ve Seen again in Unis parish. 4 move that she be cut On 1rom the 10H, ang ner neIne rss—* and Lacman’s voice vruse, put in an in- stant He recovereu Niinsei—“ner udme 188 ri0ra Campoen.” Lachiunelookea “ike # Sbaist Commu’ im at tne avor,” put ne sat “puence in the shadow aia no une marked ine agony un mis lace tin the end. but ine pisy .eprésenis hun wuuiy uenvuncing nis uaugmer verore aul His LeguVUrs anu DIOL hg ner namie trom tue iauu.y pibe, much 8 tne stern tatuer in Une slereotypeu meiv- 4% GsINHErY MS Sun WhO reLuses tO y the herve, bul iusteaa runs away with @ lacwory girl. it 18 unnecessary LO parucularize. “Lue charm of ine veux 18 au8C una aN Imiauon or *. er Karke’ 13 tne resuit, Lachian Cainpveu o£ tne piay 1s via wunsiat Kirke, but less lovuvie tan tne Dunsian vr oia Couaock. And yet notwitustunang this tauure on ine part Of tne aramuusts 10 cain the true spirit of tan sacuaren’s book and his characters, they nave prouuced a work lnat Wilt provaoiy ve a popwar ana a huancia: success. ‘Che piay i» cuarming to tne eye, 1t hus some weu-arawn cnurac.ers, AC ives OUL Lue Hcvich aunuspnere, and neve are some strong cumaxes. ‘he pay was casc weil, payed well, and, to use @ jate1y cuinéu woru, “scenerea”’ well. A series OL attraccive pictures. are presented, which provoked at once sur- prise and admirauou. ‘ue view of tne gien an act 211, with the mountams ping weir Pure tops on one anotner mi tne aiscance, tue Lochiy seen shimmering in tae muu- @ie aistance, tne clustering bezcnes im tue loreground, with tne s.une wall, the sue ana tne Winuing path was one never Surpasecd in tus cy anu rarely equaiea. ‘dhe incidental mus.c and te music be- tween he acis urrangea by mr. Herman Perlet Was in good lusie aud Was a mate- Tia accessory. Uf te payers only words of praise can be salu. aney have done the vest tney could with t2 material furnished then Mir. J. H. Stoddard presented the Lach- Jan Campbell of the uramaust and made it as effective as was possible. Charies Lachlan Campbell or tne dramatist and Made it as eliective as was possibie. Chas. A. Harbury did equal credit to Ur. Mac- Lure. W. 1. Kochester gave a nondescript sort of Jamie Soutar, while KR. A. Koberus was a rather rollicking sort of a Mree Kirk minister, Kev. John Carmichael. Marie Burroughs made an engaging Kate Carne- gie ana brought all tnere was out of a small part. Augustus Cook portrayed the conventional British general, while Walker Craven as Sandy McPherson, the London policeman, gave the best exhibition of a command or the dialect of any one on the Stage. Others in the cast were Marian Chapman as Flera Campbell, Cuyler Hast- ings, Emmett Corrigan, Augustine Dun- can, Ethan Allen, James M. Wilson, Har- old Going, H. W. Humphreys, Tom Dixon, Everett Dodson, Carrie Lee Stoyle, whese Marget Howe was an excellent pizce of work; Evangeline Irving, Deiphine Per- rault and Gertrude Robinson. The audience was one that filied the house ard wus representative of the culture, fashion and beauty of the capital. Appar- enuly most of those present were familiar with the characters. The incidents were followed with deep interest, and the ap- proval given was hearty and generous, Not only were old associations appealed to, but there was evident the wish that a play first presented here should be kindly start- ed on its career, COLUMBIA THEATER.—It is a pity that the language of theatrical compiimeat should have become so univ trite and commonplace. When it b ful to give an adequate impre merits of a gen ion of the nuinely original, clever and 2, such “Number Nine” ave to the hack- neyed and perfunctory epithets which have come to be recognized by the discerning as the press agent's stock in trade, and which even when applied in the most unbiased spirit appear to bear that genial but prej- uciced functionary’s trade-mark. ‘“Num- ber Nine” de: to be rated higher than the mediocre average which superlatives imply. he audience at the Columbia theater last night iaughed long and fre- quently, notwithstanding the fact that there was not a vestige of horse-play in the piece, which told the adventures of the husband who desires to Le a gay deceiver, and who finds at last, to his great relief, that mmstead of being wicked he is merely sifly. It is alw difficult to see why a really meritorious idea has not been util- ized before. This country is supposed to be swarming with literary and managerial gemius, and yet so simpie a touch of nov- elty as the revelation of a husband's pranks by an animated picture machine had to come all the way from Germany via Lon- don. Most ingeniously and consistently is the suggestion played upon. The piece has the distinct merit of retaining its interest till the end, the closing ciimax being not only an adequate explanation, but a sur- prise in the story. “Number Nine” is a dramatic gem, not of ponderous propor- tions, perhaps, but of the first water. The story is worked out with the utmost nat- uralness, and the laughter is elicited by the force of the complications, and not by the physical efforts of the capable com- pany employed for *he production. Every character is competently presented, the re- gard for detail, which is characteristic of all performances given under the manage- ment of Augustin Daly, being very much in evidence. Mr. Wilfred Clarke has a very responsible role, that of the young husband and he played it effectively. most heartily welcomed actors the city has seen in weeks was Mr. Charles Richman. His part was that of a gentleman from Ireiand, as ex- pert in compliment as he is chivalrous in sentiment. Mr. Richman has a strongly attractive personality and with it more than ordinary ability as an actor. Mrs. G. H. Gilbert pre- cipttated a gentle and delightful paradox. She was cast for the part of a shrewish mother-in-law, but the audience fell in love with ber as it always does, and while ad- miring her art, refused to sympathize in her asperities, save in their genial and whimsical aspect. With comparatively lt- tle to do, Mrs. Gilbert was second to no other performer in the matter of applause. Miss Irene Perry was the indignant young wife, and played the part with spirit discretion. Miss Lettice Fairfax contriout- €d good looks and careful stage training to the attractions of the cast. Two excellent character interpretations were given by Mr. Hobart Bosworth as the sl:owman who controiled the tell-tale pictures and by Mr. Sidney Herbert as the athlete whose wife wes to be the lady in the case. ‘Number Nine was preceded by a little play, entitled ‘“‘The Subtleties of Jealousy,” which afforded opportunities for pretty work, which Mr. Tyrone Power, Miss Irenc Perry, Mr. William Hazeltone and Miss Fairfax did not neglect. RICHARD MANSFIELD.—A_ dispatch from Pittsburg, Pa., says that Mr. Richard Mansfield opened his annual engagement in that city at the Alvin Theater last night bee fore one of the largest and most brilliant audiences cf the year. He appeared in his new play, “Th> Devil's Disciple.” His re- ception was most enthusiastic and at the end of the play he made a characteristic speech. MRichard Mansfield appears at the Colum- bia next week, for which the sale of seats opened this morning at 9 o'clock promptly. THE NORDICA CONCERT.—The only appearance here in concert this season of the Arrerican prima donna and the most noted of drematic sopranos, Madame Lil- lian Nordic: t the Lafayette Saane Opera House Thursday afternoon, will be a musical srt Ponce ye doubtless cause the admirers oi gteat artist and music acvers to throng the theater. This wilt Madame Nordica’s only ap- concert here, as she sails for ° London next week. show appreciation of own country by’ givi: @ group of four so! e- Nordica, will of.her posers. Her second Twill be Mas- senet’s “Elegia,” with arcello obligato by Mr. Stern, and Gouw dramatic aria from the “Queen of 8: "Madame Nor- dica will be assisted . Evan Williams, tenor; Mr. Frank Celi, Baritone;. Mr. Leo Stern, the great Engidth ‘cellist, and Mr. E. Romayne Simmonsf the talented pianist. Ail indications point 40 @ crowded. house, and it is a question # fe theater. will be large enc ugh to accom desire to hear ‘this gre will commence at 4:15%p. E. H. SOTHERN.—Fhéysale of seats for the engagement of Mr. &. H. Sothern at tne Lafayette Squarecnext week’ will open tomorrow morning at the box office. MAX HEINRICH TONIGHT.—Mr. Max Heinrich will be heard tonight at the Uni- versalist Church in one of his artistic re- citals of songs. There is, perhaps, no bet- ter-known artist in this country than Max Heinrich, and his work stands pre-eminent for all that is looked for in song interpre- tation. A magnificent voice, perfect vocal production and a style of declamation that is pecullarly his own places Mr. Heinrich in the front rank among voca’ ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—David B. Hig- gins’ beautiful southern play, “At Piney Ridge,” with Mr. Higgins playing the lead- ing male role, last. might opened a return engagement at the Academy of Music to a large and intelligent audience, and it bids fair to meet-with a larger share of: patron- age than on its first appearahce in this te-all those who artist. Concert city. From the rising of the curtain‘in the’| first act. until its fall at the close the,au- dience was al attention and vigorously ap- plauded the climaxes ag.they were worked out. The scene of the play is laid in the mountains of Tennessee,.and. are for the most part true to life. While Mr. Higgins has given himself a part that is the tead- ing feature, he has also given the other characters a chance to show what they are made of. Mr. Higgins, as Jack Rose,. acted his part admirably, never overdoing the good-hearted mountateer that he portray- ed. The work of Elizabeth Ficld as Azalle Dering was especially pleasing. Georgia Warren as 'Cindy Lone, the ruined woman, the emotional part, was clever to a degree, and many times by her artistic’ work brought tears to the eyes of the audience. W. F. Canfield as Mack Brarom, the villain, Was all that the “gallery.gods” could desire. The work of Louise Rial as Dogmar, the slave, was good, as was also the work of Messrs. Murphy, Nesmith, Gordon, Ford, Van Kinzieand Morse, and Misses Kinzie and Davis. NEW _ NATIONAL.—“Too Much John- son,” William Gillette’s farcial comedy, en- tered last evening upon a return engage- ment before: one of the laggest audiences of this season. The play is too well known to need an introduction, and the company presenting it this week is a remarkably competent and well-balanced one. Mr. Gti- lette’s modest description of his play is a “recent attempt to kill time,” and there is no fear of any one questioning the ‘pro- priety of the description, for, while it is an immense success as a source of merriment, the audience never fails to realize that the piece is pure and simple a time killer. As Billings, who is disturbed by nothing, Mr. Gillette was delightfully humorous, always calm and natural. Johnson, a directly op- posite @haracter, fiery and trascible, was portrayed by Mr. Joseph Brennan in a man- ner which brought out in a striking degree the picturésque Cuban planter. The ladies of the cast are unusually attractive,-and Miss Ida Conquest of the Empire Tueater Company, as Mrs. Billihgs; Miss Hope Ross, as Leonora Faadish, and Miss Kate Meek, as Billings’ motler-in-law, added much to the enjoyment of the crowded house. The scenery was dn attractive fea- ture of the presentation. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—Manager Ker- nan haé a great attraction at the Grand Opera House this week in “Uncle Tom's Cabin.” From the time th> doors were opened Jast evening until after the curtain went up there was an almcst continuous siream of people passing before the box office. The s2ating capacity of the house quickly gave out, and hvndreds stood throughout the play on all three floors. The play itself has little left of the old-time presentations. although, ef course, Uncle Tom, little Eva and Marks wers much in evidénce with hurer and: pathos, and throughil these charatters alone the ilin- sions were keptvup. Milt Bartow, unde = edly the, best old:time negro impersonator on the stage, handled the character of Un- cle Tom with a fidelity to nature that earn- ed the highest commendation from an audi- encs that was looking more for fun than pathcs. The othcr characters necessary to the play were given in a satisfactory man- rer. In addition to the action of the play, at convenient intervals, specialties wer? in- troduced by the negro members of the com- pany, such as dancing, cake walking and a band concert. There is not an idle moment in the play, a fact that pleased the large audience immensely, and resulted in al- most continucus applause throughout the evening. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.— There is really more entertainment pre- sented a& Kernan’s this week than any time this season. In connection with a first-rate vaudeville performance by the “Vanity Fair’ Company, the Veriscope pictures of.the championship fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons are given. This is the first time these pictures have been shown in this city at popular prices, and a large audience was present at both per- formances ye®erday. The pictures were enthusiastically received, and inspired the audience with thrilling excitement. ‘The Man From Ireland” is the title of the open- ing burlesque, and it_was up to the aver- age of such things. Some original dances were introduced, the chain-gang lock-step being particularly effective. The Sisters Mahr are excellent dancers, and interject quite a bit of gymnastic work into their act. Hanley and Jarvis present a cross- counter act of wit and humor, and the Weston Sisters, besides being good dancers, are first-rate boxers, and go at each other hammer and tongs. Mitchell and Jess, in the “Irishman and the Sport,” havea fif- ‘een-minute act full of nonsense that pro- vokes roars of laughter. Dave Marion and Fannie Vedder make the hit of the show, the hare-lip-specialty of Marion being very funny. He contributes an original piece of poetry on the loss of the Maine which is loudly applauded. Newell and Shevett eclipse all previous efforts on the horizon- tal bar and give a difficult and finished performance. ——_+—__ Grand Council, Royal Arcanum. The Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum held its annual meeting last evening at Scottish Rite Sanctuary, on G street. Sev- eral members of the Supreme Council were among the visitors, including Edson M. Schryver, supreme regent; H. H. C. Miller and Lindsay, past supreme regents, and Supreme Treasurer. B. A. Skinner. R. W. Arnold and H. K. Field of the Virginia Grand Council were also present. ‘The foi- lowing officers were elected: Claude R. Zap- pcne, grand regent; W. W. Chase, grand vice regent; J. Jacobi, grand orator; J. D. Terrell, grand ~ secret Benj. ‘White, grand treasurer; Dr. as Calver, grand chaplain; Thomas "£ U§mdergen, grand guide; A. Rosenthal, warden; W. H. Brigham, -grand_ sel 8. C. Brown, grand trustee. 8 of the grand officers-and the sevéralscommittees were received and acted rupo as far as the time would- permit. At late hour the ccuncil adjourned t this evening at the same place and fimishiits business, and after final adjou nt tt will be enter- tained by a banquet: es = Easter is the Bay ad Flowers. Order yours of Guag 1 F.—Advt, > Policemes in Pairs. To the Editor of The E¥puing Star: Ihave several times: been asked by strangers visiting W: 2 why our po- Hcemen walk (and a) their beats in pairs, and I have since néticed that this is especially the case in the 6th precinct. , I have never seen it in any other city, In view of the statements made by the chief of lice in a letter lately published in The . in which he complained of the } limitation. Rev. G. CONFERENCE ADJOURNS. Appointments Announced Washington District. HINTON, W. Va., March 29, 1898. The one hundred and fourteenth session of the Baltimore annual conference of the M. E. Church South, adjourned last night to meet next year at Alexandria, Va. Appoint- ments in the Washington district were an- nounced by Bishop Wilson as follows: Presiding elder, J. H. Boyd, Washington city. Mt. Vernon Place and West, Washington, J. W. Duffey, J. W. Beall. Epworth and mission, J. O. Knott. Marvin. W. F. Locke. Alexandria and mission, J. T. Williams, J._H. Wells. Fredericksburg, J. P. Stump. Falls Church, A. M. Cackley. Leesburg, E. V. Regester. Loudoun, C. Sydenstricker, G. W. Bogie. Hamilton, W. H. Wolff. Hillsboro’, S. B. Dolly. = Middleburg, C. S. Stanton. Sterling, A. Weller, S. Grady. Fairfax, C. K. Millican. Marshall, D. L. Reid. Warrenton, J. S. Gardner. Occoquan, J. W. Grubb. Sudley and Mannassas, C. B. Sutton, D. L. Blakemore. Fauquier, J. C. Sedwick. Stafford, A. R: Martin. Morrfsville. W. T. Gover. Three presiding elders’ terms expired by H.° Zimmerman was transferred from the Moorefield district to the Baltimore district, succeeding Rev. J. S. Hutchinson, who was sent to Arlington, near Baltimore. Rev. David Bush euc- ceeded Rev. B. F. Ball in charge of the Rcanoke district, the latter succeeding Rev. Mr. Zimmerman in the Moorefield district. _ The completed delegation of ministerial representatives to generai conference which meets May 5 in Baltimore comprises Revs. Collins Denny, Rumsey Smithson, P. H. Whisner, John A. Kern and John 8. Hutchinson. Revs. David Bush. James E. Armstrong and J. H. Boyd were elected alternates. 55 Memorials were | Bete to general con- ference against thle proposed transfer cf Fredericksburg Church to the Virginia con- ference; for a change in the discipline limiting the districts to thirty appoint- ments each; providing for committees on qualifications of candidates for udmission and requiring a two-thirds vote in confer- erce to override an adverse report of the cecmmittee; protesting against the setting oft of the Lewisburg district to become Part of the western Virginia conference. a Elise Herndon Stanton, To the Editor of The Evening Star: I have just seen in your paper of the 18th instant an article stating that Elise Herndon Stanton, who died at the Homeo- pathic Hospital in your city on the 17th instant, claimed to be a half sister of Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln's Sec- retary of War. The claim was’a fraudu- lent one, and it is doubtful whether ske was even distantly related to that family. She says her father’s name was James Stanton. It is well known that Secretary Stanton’s father’s name was David™~Stan- ten. She also says that her grandfather was Beverly Stanton of Virginia, and that an uncle was named Garret Stanton. The grandfather of Edwin M. Stanton was Ben- jamin Stanton of North Carolina, who had a son named James, but he (James) never married and was lost at sea, with one of his father’s sbips, when quite a young man. The genealogy of that branch of the Stanton family to which Secretary Stanton belonged is now before me, and it does not skcw in the last 200 years the names of Beverly or Garret Stanton. The name James Stanton appears but twice, one was the son of Benjamin Stanton of North Carolina, who was lost at sea, the other was a cousin of Secretary Stanton, who was born, lived and died in Belmont county, Ohio. i The writer of this is a first cousin of the late Edwin M. Stanton, is familiar with the family history and knows that the claim of Elise Herndon Stanton is a false one, and has written this statement to undeceive those kind-hearted persons who may have been imposed upon by her state- ments. Very respectfully, en BYRON STANTON. Cincinnati, Ohio, March 23, 1898. —_—_— St. Joseph’s Union. A very important meeting of St. Joseph's Union was held in the parlors of St. Ann's Infant Asylum last evening. The commit- tee who had charge of the entertainment lately given for the benefit of St. Ann's Summer Home was expected to make their report, but was unable to do so, owing to the great number of tickets still unsettled for. The ladies who are working to fur- nish the chapel report donations of an altar from Georgetown University, altar railing, Mr. Eugene McCarthy; altar plac- form, Mr. J. M. Dunn; prie dieu and chal- ice, from Father Ryan; a ciborium, from a friend; steel ceiling, from Rudolph, West & Co. It is to be hoped that this committee will b+ able to complete their labors before May 1, when the new addition is expezted to be ready for occupancy. im the —_———_—_ Contained Allegations of Cruelty. Judge Hagner has signed a decree granting Martha V. Hawkins a divorce frem Joseph H. Hawkins. The petition, which was filed by Attorney W. Preston Wiiliamson, last January, contained alle- gations of cruelty. The decree gives the petitioner the authority to resume her maiden name, Smcot, and the custody of her son, March, April, May 3 Are the months In which to purify Your blood with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The system is now In need of such A medicine and Is most susceptible To the benefits To be derived From it. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is Superior to all Other preparations As a spring medicine Because it is Unequaled for Making pure, Rich, red blood. OPI09 O99 6O 08096099005 600009 TOPPING OFF. New Hebrew Synagogue is Approach- ing Completi: That important stage in the erection of the synagogue of the Washington Hebrew Congregation known as “topping off” was reached yesterday, when the event was celebrated by a luncheon served to the’ workmen by direction of Mr. William Hahn, the chairman of the building com- mittee of the congregation. The new syn- agogue is being erected on the site of the old one, 8th street between H and I, the corner stone having been laid last Septem- ber in the presence of the President of the United States and many other prominent men of the country and District. The mag- nificent building, heretofore fully described in The Star, is much more nearly complet- ed than even the members of the congrega- tion realize, and it is the expectation of the building committee to see it dedicated early next June. When completed it will be one of the most notable houses of worship in the District—one of the finest, indeed, in the country. The builders are Messrs. Wil- Nam Yost & Brother, the plans being those of Architect L.’F. Stutz. It will comfortably seat 1,350, will be heated by steam and lighted by both electricity and gas. A new organ is being built by one of the most famous builders, under the per- scnal direction of Prof. Walters, the or- ganist and director of the congregation. — The Christening of Vessels. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Under the heading “Hoodooed Ships,” printed in your issue of the 2éth instant, Mr. &¢ward T. Lincoln is quoted: ‘The Con- stitution was christened with water taken from a spring on Cops Hill.” The late Admiral Preble, the one who broke a bottle of sea water over the bow of the Hartfcrd when launched, expressly states in one of his historical sketches that the Constitution was christened with “a bottle of choice old Madeira from the cellar of one of Boston's leading merchants.” Admiral Preble spoke with the authority of records and the statement of an eye witness; and, for the sake of historical accuracy, I make this statement. If water were used at all, it was used at one of te two preceding unsuccessful ef- fcrts to laurch the vessel. Will Mrs. M. L. Wells, who makes the statement, kindly tell us upon what authority Mr. ‘Lincoln beses his assertion? And, too, has Mr. Lincoln authority for the inference be would have us draw that the unfortunate vessels he names were caristened with wine? In the case of the Nipsic, which, by th> way, was not lost, but had her stern post and propeller injured, she was so christened, I know. The accident of the Lursting gun did not happen on the Presi- Gent, but on the Princeton. I write merely for the sake of historical accuracy, and not to question the christen- ing virtues of either wine or water, each of which {s traditionally good upon the basis of that religious custom of which our present function is a survival. ROBERT G. SKERRETT. March 28, 1898. Mr. Davis’ Improved Condition. District Attorney,Henry E. Davis, who was confined to his bed the greater part of last week by slight illness, was able to visit his office and resume his duties yes- terday. Mr. William B. 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