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10 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT, 2>__ Academy of Music.—“The World Against a Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—The Damrosch So- ciety. Grand Opera House—“The Dazzler.” Kerran’s Lyceum Theater.—Mlle. Ani's Merry Monarchs. New National Theater.—Mr. John Drew in “One Summer's Day. 1411 Penn. Avenue.—Phil. Clover’s $50,000 Oil painting, “Fatima. Convention Hall—Horse Show. ge EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washirgton for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall 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 Verngn at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave AqueGuct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8:30 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. ——_--—_ Those who visit the horse show and are impressed with the fine qualities of the fa- mous Fairfax stock on exhibition there can form a better idea of their superiority by trying some of the Fairfax beef we've received from Senator Fairfax’s farm; also selling fine Pennsylvania stall-fed beef. T. T. KEANE, 35 & 51 Center market. = 2-Burner Gas Stoves—double flame—only Zdc. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. ——+ Johnston's Special Cut Prices on page 6. ——> B. AND O. BULLETIN. On May 15 the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road will place in service two “Royal Lim- ited” Trains, leaving New York at 1 p.m. and Washington 3 p.m., making the runs in five hours. The exquisite new parlor cars on the Royal Blue Trains put into service today are the handsomest cars yet turned out of, the Pullman shops. ; eee gee Gas Ranges—easiest work, cheapest fuel. 1204 GC. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th KENNY’'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure Sugars sold at cost; § city stores. c. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. ae The Don’t Worry Meeting. The Don’t Worry public meeting, which Was postponed from the early part of April, will be held tomorrow (Thursday) after- noon in connecticn with the exercis2s of the mothers’ congress, at the Grand Opera House, beginning at 2:30 o'clock. The speakers are Mr. Theodore F. Seward, Prof. Elmer G Miss Georgina I. S. Andrews of New York and Miss Deusie Herendeen ef Washington. ———— The Business That Lends in These ays is a business of fertility—where fresh- Our butter is ‘like s moving, no hold- a running stream, alv overs. J F. Oyster, 900 Pa. , Center, K st. and Riggs markets. 5-Ib. boxes best creamery butter, $1.25.—Advi. eg Two-story and basement brick dwelling, No. 1521 M st. n.w., with a one-story brick building in rear, will be sold by trustees at auction tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. See advertisement. . > Practical Patriotism. The Pope Manufacturing Company an- that any employ2s of its home or ry or naval organization, and who may before the 20th of this month en- list in the United States volunteer service, will be insured to the amount of $1,000 for one year, at the expense of the company, in the Phoenix Life ef Hartford, upon pass- ing regular medical examinations, and war will be attached to the insurance Upon honorable discharge from rvice opportunity will be given to all employes who have thus volunteered to re- turn to their former or like positions. meee An Important Adjunct. deco: 'S are a part of com- Floral Mencements. Consult Gude, 1224 F.—Advt. See Sunday Mass Meeting. A grand meeting be held next Sunday afternoon in the First Congrega- tional Church, at 3 o'clock, under the aus- pices of the National Florence Crittenton Mission. Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, na- ticnal superintendent, will preside, and make an address, and Countess di Brazza ke ar address along the lines of work for women, and also pre- ventive work. There will be a choir of Many voices, conducted by Professor Pal- mer. ed Coal, $3.50 Per Ton. Chestnut, No. above _ price. Maury Dove, 21s . 1206 H, n.w.; 13th and D s.w.—Advt. + Stars and Stripes in Gems. A sight to awaken patriotic fzelings is the beautiful American s on exhibition in of the well-known jewelers, R. Harris & Co., correr 7th and D streets. The arrangement of 901 stones comprising the sapphires flagstaff is of virgin gold surmounted by a cap of the same metal. In the construction of the flag Messrs. R. Harris & Co. instructed their workmen to Spare no expe Nothing was too good for Old Glory,” as they expressed it; and they are to be congratulated on possessing ene of the most. expensive American flags ever mac > Don't Delay. ‘The unpreparedness of Spain displayed at Manila should be a warning to all men of the dangers of procrastination. Men who y ordering their summer suits are sure raught unprepared for warm weather. serge suits to order for $22. G. Wartieid Simpson, 1208 F st.—Advt. — A Quodlibet Luncheon. A quodlibet luncheon will be given next ay, May 6, from 12 to 2, at Mrs. Ed- Graves’ residence, Massachusetts avenue, for the benefitiof the National Homeopathic Hospital. —_.__ —_ A Mother Goose Carnival. A Mother Goose carnival will be given at Columbia Theater tomorrow ev2ning, under the direction of ,Miss Minnie E. Hawke. Mother Goose, Bopeep, Miss Muf- fett, Red Riding Hood, Jack Horner, King Cole, Jack and Jill and other characters will be represented. Beautiful dances in cous costumes, grand calcium effects, -five children’in chorus, a beautiful Yy scene and a grand march of thirty- children will be among the features. + —-— Exempted Frem Taxation. An order has been made by the District Commissioners directing that lots D and 8 subidivision, county, own- upied by St. Luke’s Baptist Church, be exempted from taxation from Jvly 1, 1807, and so long thereafter as used for religious purpeses. aa ‘When You Want to Hire a Carriage tmber Downe: Model Stables, 1622-28 service, resonable’ prices. Advertisement. pase SS ‘Trustees, in closing an estate, will, at guction, dispose of some valuable business and residence peoner’y centrally located, Beginning at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with the southwest corner of 8th and D streets, improved by the stores 324 8th and 806 and 808 D street, the sales will take place in front of the respective premises. At 4:20, 316 and 318 Sth street, large brick warehouse; at 4:40, 411 Sth street, a two- story brick shop or storehouse; at’5, brick storehouse, 421 Sth street, and at 5:20, two nice brick dwellings, Nos. 907 and 900 E street northwest. See edvt. for full infor- mation.—Advt. _—__»—_—_ “What Royal Glue sticks stays stuck.” 10c. Advertisement. MOTHERS’ PRO Third Day's Brocoedings 0 tional Congress. ENTERTAINING PAPERS ARE READ The Several Addresses Received With Great Applause. MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES ‘There was an excellent attendance at the morning session of the mothers’ con- gress at the Grand Opera House today. More than usually interesting papers were read and the proceedings were entered into with hearty spirit by the delegates. The program was changed somewhat ow- ing to unforeseen circumstances. The first paper of the morning was “New and Old Methods of Dealing with Defective Children,” prepared by Mrs. William Burn- ham, secretary of the Woman's Directory of Philadelphia. The paper told how the society had been started. The speaker reviewed the difference be- tween the foundling asylum and the new scheme. She qucted Dr. S. Weir Mitchell as saying that after he had visited the foundling asylums of Paris and London he had seen on the faees of the children a look of morbid indifference, caused, he sup- posed, by the lack of motherhood care and influence. Results have shown, she said, that a mother will not giveeup her child even if Mrs. E. R. Weeks. she knows she can be with it but a few weeks. If a mother is separated from her offspring it is certain to have a bad effect on_her. She told of how crimes of unwiiling ma- ternity had been preventeé. She gav2 some specific cases of how hard, much harder than supposed, it was for women to aban- don their children. These were neartrend- &. The proof of th> wisdom of the new ystem, she said, might he given indefinite- ly. There should be better physiological training in the schoo!s, she thought. Ser- vants should be well treated, ani she cited a number of cases in point. The gist of the speakers argument was that, if possible, it was much better to keep the mother and child together, as the best results were attained by this plan of proc:dure to both. Aid to Children. “The Worth of the Children’s Aid So- ciety of Philadelphia,” by Miss Lucretia M. B. Mitchell, was not read by her, as she was unable to be present, but was present- ed by Mrs. Birney. Magnificent institutions had been established, she said, and many of these had their doors open for the chil- Gren. - The society, she said, had been organized to co-operate all systems of child saving. ‘The natural setting of a child, she de- clared, was the family circle, and it was the intention of the founders of the so- ciety to have the children merged into the healthy life of a community. There are at nt more than 9,000 places in Pennsyl- vania where the Children’s Aid Society has its branches. A system of blanks is used, and a visit made to each home in the na- ture of an investigation. A board is paid for the services done for the child. Infants are restored to heartbroken moth- ers. The children are visited in their homes by a representative of the society at least twice a year, to see that they are receiv- ing proper care. Mrs. Heller’s Theme. “Childhood, an Interteatation,” was the next paper, by Mrs. Harriet Hickox Heller, chairman of the education committee, Ne- braska Federation of Women's Clubs. The paper Was a most ambitious one and had a wide scope. Men no lorger study nature from old, unproven methods, she said. A new century is at hand. A new volume is to be opened, the pages of which are as y2t unthumbed. “If you would know human nature,” she said, “go read your own child.” She told of the woes of a two-year-old whom she had watched in most pathetic strain and caused great amusement in the audience. From this she drifted into an idealistic vein. Mrs Heller caused some further amuse- ment by saying that she would probably overstep the time limit laid down, but she had rot been limited in her paper, as she had received no statement to that effect. She supposed the time allowance would he the same as last year, she sald, and con- tinued amidst applause. Domestic Science Lessons. The next thing on the program was the sirging of “Work for the Night is Coming.” This was rendered with fervor by the sin- gers on the platform ard the delegates. At the conclusion of the singing, a paper was read by Mrs. W. E. Frischil, director Mrs. A. A. Birney. of domestic economy schools of St. Louis: It was on “the ethical value of domestic science lessons to children.” She referred to the fact that while she did not have the cheering incentive of seeing the face of an acquaintance before her, being a stranger here; she nevertheless felt that they were all bound together by the com- mon bond of motherhood. “I will tell @ little story in this connec- tion, she said, as illustrating the fact that even friends in an audience were not al- ways perfectly reassuring. "a: friend and I took luncheon together ‘ada 2 #. @ vublic hall. I was — 7 nee *> plan speaking when { hipperep—y easy around at my friend, whom I saW IM pre- found slumber and who continued in it throughout my address. Mrs. Fischét Proved something of a humorist, and as an illustration of the effects of starvation of the mind of the children, related an inci- dent which, caused laughter, of how a poor, ragged Georgia boy mistook ‘sheep’ for skips, and the confusion that followed. “When we hear of the sowing of tares in youth there must be some reason for it,” she said. “In Massachusetts an in- vestigation was made,” she dec'ared, “into the cause of lawlessness which existed to an extent not supposed even in that Puri- tan state. It was said by a chief of police to have been existent without doubt from a lack of home discipline.” She quoted a writer who said that a boy’s superfluous. energy and anxiety to be involved in some- thing led him to join street gangs. “There is no time in the working hours to teach the children of the duties of home life. It is the same way in city homes, she said, where the children rise in the morn- ing, eat a hasty breakfast, swallowing cups of coffee or colored water, and off to busi- ness. They return home at night, weary and worn, and there is no time to teach them. “There is a wide gap,’ the speaker de- clared, “between the kindergartefi and_ the. public schools. We took the idea of Miss Huntington’s kitchengartens, but abolished the idea of play contained in them. “In our work,” Mrs. Fischel continued, “we have all the home industries. We take the children on Saturday, for the mothers. tell us, ‘Oh, yes, you can have them. They would be running in the streets anyway. So we would just as lief you would have them.’ “I saw not long ago a statement which appeared in a catalogue for a New England medical college which stated that the third story would be fitted up for contagious dis- cases, and would be cntirely separated from the rest of the institution.” Mrs. Fischel’s time was ended here, but it was the wish of the congress that she continue with her story of the schools. She-told of how the different duties were conducted. Firemaking Taught. “Firemaking is one of the first things we teach,” she said. “The first inhabitants of this earth were not far removed from the beasts of the field until they brought down fire from heaven and learned to use it. We teach how to build fires of all the constituent parts of fire: tell all about coal, its economic valne, and it finally be- comes a beautiful object in their sight. So with the paper and the matches. We de- scribe the whole. The same lessons are taught in lamp cleaning and lamp lighting. We tell them the dangers and describe everything about it. We show them the difference which it brirgs when there is light or none. In short, the child becomes the light of the home. The courtesies of life are taught in the dining room, and all things pertaining to it. From the dining room we take them to the bed room, and the lesson is gone through with thei Par- ticular attention is paid to the beds. Her address was followed by great ap- Plause. It was stated that a message had been received from the floor asking that no pa- pers be allowed to zo over the time Mimit, and the president said that no further de- viations would be made from th> rule un- less the congress especially desired it. Music a Topic. Miss Mari Ruef Hofer of Chicago gave “The Child in Music,’ illustrated by the singing of different verses for children. Sn2 read an interesting paper tclling of the ef- fect of music on the child. She told of ex- Periments in Chicago. This was undoubt- edly one of the most pteasing features of the morning’s program, Miss Hofer render- ing the songs with her tine soprano voice. Among the selections were th2 “Little White Dove,” the spiani: song and the flag song, which was 2specially we!) render. ed. She received much applause. As the hour of 12:30 had been reached, the morning session was adjourned. It Was announced that a meeting of the ecmmittee on resolutions would be held at 5 o’clock this afternoon. A meeting of the chairmen of all the ccmmittees was held on the stage at the close of the morning session. A number of papers were read at the afterncon session Additional Delegates. The following delegates have registered since yesterday afternoon: Mrs. Wm. Burn- ham, New Century Club, Philadelphia; Dr. Ruth Louise Havens, Pratt Institute, mcthers’ class, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Fanny W Gresham, vice president Texas Woman's Press, vice president National Woman's Press Associaticn; Mrs. Jennie M. Gran- field, W. T. U., Washington; Mrs. O. I. Hershey, “‘Lend a Hand” Club, Maryland; Mrs. William King, Woman's Club, At- lanta, Ga.; Rachel W. Underhill, president Froebel Society, Brooklyn; Mrs. Eliza New- comb Alexander, mothers’ congress, New Yerk; Miss Hetty Abraham, Council of Jewish Women, Washington; Mrs. Louise Pollock, Kindergarten Club, Washington; Artishia Glibert Wilkerson, Baptist wo- man’s educational convention, Louisville, Ky.; Fannie L. Stern, Council Jewish Wo- men, Washington; Mrs. Frederic Schoff, vice president auxiliary, Philadelphia; Mrs. Janny, U. P. Church, hington’; Mrs. J. M. Granfield, W. C. T. U., Le Droit Park, Washington; Mrs. L. F. Eaton, Iko- hegan, Me.; Mrs. Marion B. B. Langettel, Pratt Institute, mothers’ class, Brooklyn; Mrs. S. Catrie Oppenheimer, Council of Jewish Women, Washington, D. C.; Hat- tie B. Harker, author, Salt Lake, Utah; Mrs. Mary Kinsley, Arling- ton, N. J., Mothers and_ Teachers’ Club; Mrs. Belva Lockwood, Universal Peace Union, Washington; Miss Mary Temple, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. A. R. Holden, Hyatts- ville, Md., Mothers’ Congress; Ellen Pow- ell Thompson, Suffrage Association, Wash- ington; Emma E. Cameron, Wimodaugh- sis, Washington; Mrs: R. M. Master, mother and school mistress, Lewistown, lll; Mrs. M. P. Jackson, Ashton Mothers’ Ciub, Ashton, Md.; Mrs. L. T. Miller, Ash- ton W. C. T. U., Maryland; Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond, Maternal Association, Washing- ton; Helen R. Tindali, Woman’s Suffrage Association, Washington; Miss Fanny R. Dickerson, Woman's Club, Evanston, II. Deborah C. Leeds, Purity Alliance, Phi delphia; Ethel Burnham, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. W. Topham, secretary Mothers’ Club, Washington; Mrs. J. W. Robinson, W. C. T. U., Washington; Mrs. Susie Irwin, West End W. C. T. U., Washington; Mrs. J. V. McIntyre, N. S. A., Washington; Mrs. Thomas Hudson McKee, Washington; Miss Ward, Washington; Mrs. Isaac Batten, Woman's Club, Omuha, Neb.; Dr. Clara W. MacNoughton, Suffrage Society, Washing- ton. Mrs. Frederick Nathan, New York; Mrs. A. B. Hastings, Linwood, Pa.; Florence 8. Canter, Mount Washington, Md.; Mrs. BE, M. Tucksr, Collins, N. Y.;.Clara Bewick Colby, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. A. J. Boy- den, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Wm. H. Ap- pold, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. H. H. Hanson, Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Lydia Hollock, Ches- ter county, Pa.; Mrs. Adelaide Reading, Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. Lavina Goff, Leni- wood, Pa.; Mrs. Rachel S. Wheeler, Pa.; Mrs. Myron Waters, Warren, Pa.; Mra. Gov. John G. Brady, Sitka, Alaska; Mar- garet Bottome, New York city; Mrs. E. C. P. Ashenfelter, Linwood, Delaware county, P: Mrs. W. I. Lincoln Adams, Montclair, N. J.; Mrs. Cnarles Parkhurst, Somerville, Mass.; Mrs. Walter Condict, Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Harry Gill Evans, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs, Allen B. Foster, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Eliza Allen Rice, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. H. H. Hanson, Newark, N. J.; Mary T. Wise, Millersburg, Ohio; Mrs. Adelaide Reading, Montclair, N. Deborah C. Leads, Chester county, Pa.; Mrs. B. Chap- pell, Tokio, Japan. Joke on “Don’t Worry” Man. The “don’t worry” man, Mr. Theodore Seward, comes in for lots of chaffing. The pretty badges, pinned on so deftly.by Mrs. Verrill, are followed by a “ten cents, please,” and so winningly that it ought to bring a quarter at least. Mr. Seward walk- ed up to the table yesterday, and after a few moments’ conversation got the badge, but absently walked off and did not pay for it._ Mrs. Verrill put down on her list, “Badge to Mr. Seward; don’t worry about your ten cents.” This morning Mr. Seward hustled down to Mré. Verrill'g table and plan! lown ten cents, with pro- fuse apologies for his lapse of memory. “Oh, I didn’t worry about it,” said Mrs. smilingly. “Well, perhaps you. didn’t,” responded Mr. Seward, earnestly, “but I worried all night.” And then he looked surprised be- cause all the women around laughed. Afternoon Session Yesterday. During the afternoon session yesterday papers were read on a variety of interest- ing topics aad discussed with a thorough- ness which showed how generally the sub- jects relating to the all-important matters’ THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1898-14 PAGES. of the family had been studied dnd weigh- ed. Dr. Mary Wood-Allen of Ann Arbor, Mich.. consi@predithe question: “What shall be taught amd who shall teach us?’ and ecetee mous termspemswing {hat the hect arr Qi Moral piviccssn sor Foung and old was rowledge. Theithild shouldbe taught the mysteries ofilife’n the family and not per- ‘mitted to leatn them:fromoutside-and dan- Gerous sources. 5: At the vonetusibn of Dr. Wood-Allen’s ad- dress, Mrs. 4V. F. Hollyman of this city, on ‘behalf of her mothers’ club, presented President Birnegt with a silver-mounted gavel, which wis acknowledged by the congress with a fising vote of thanks. Mrs. R. Kohut of New York read.a paper on “An Parly Centary Child,” dealing with child life among: the early Hebrews, and Mrs. Helen A. Céok of this city.a paper on the need of the colored people for more sunshine and a. better environment, her subject being “We have been hindered— how can we be helped?” Professor W. B. Powell, superintendent of public ‘schools, interested the ¢ongress with an address full of instruction on the relations between ‘the home and school. The school, he declared, should be made more like home. ~ In the school a child should not be driven. Some were .quicker than others, but the marking system, which showed the difference. was an. infernal machine, because it was not right to place one child above another because: the first learned faster. © < “Motherhood a Means:ef Regeneration” was the subject treated by Mrs. Kate Wal- ler Barrett, superintendent of the Florence Crittenton Mission, in am interesting man- her, and this closed the:afternoon session. - ++ Sentiment for Peace. That the sentiment of the congress is for peace was illustrated vividly last night, when “peace” flags of yellow, purple and white were everywhere, and even concealed the American flags that hung over the stage boxes to the right. This sentiment was shown, too, in the addresses made during the evening. Anthony Comstock of New. York was the first speaker, and made-one of his char- acteristic addresses, in which he denounced the theaters, saloons and ‘books ‘of con- taminaticn. ‘The Countess di Brazza and Mrs, Lillie Devereux Blake made strong pleas for universal karmony among nations and ever- lasting peace, and Mrs. Helen H. Gardener of New York gave an interesting address aoe question, ‘Can Heredity Be Modi- ed?” The evening session closed with a review of the plans of the projected national train- ing school for women by Mrs. Robert Cot- ten of North Carolina. The plans, she said, provide for the establishment of an academy to train girls for domestic life, just as West Point and Annapolis train boys for war. A bill had been introduced in Congress for that purpose, and Mrs. Cotten urged all women to aid in securing its passage. During the evening Miss Holtsburn and Mr. Cooper rendered musical selections that were much enjoyed. Congress Notes, If the peace-at-any-price people want the public to become enamored of their princi- ples they must burn their banner. It hangs upon the wall at the back of the stage. It has three stripes, white, purple and yellow. On the center: stripe of purple satin is a queer-looking thing that might.be a lobster, and at arm’s*length resembles a two-clawed crawfish. On inspection it is a shield- shaped piece of white satin bearing a dove and olive branch. This shield seems to hang suspended from the two claws, which are really a gougle of halos, out.of which two hands appear, clasped. Below js a rib- bon scroll, on which are the words “Pro Concordia Labor,” and a star at the top surrounded by egrets. Miss Holtzman,who sang most charming- ly and respondedsto two encores, got some roses only legs levely than herself for her pleasing part, The first thing the president did last night Was to read @ note saying: “Dear Madam President—Will you please ask the ladies to take off their bonnets and hats?” Hands went to heads like a military salute, and in three movements the headgear lay in as many laps, and it was a pretty audience. Old Glory reigms supreme in the opera house now. Draped around the boxes, fes- tooned over the stage doors, hung over tables and built up in pyramid form among the great palms which adorned the corners of the stage, it teok away the bareness of the usual diamantled appearance of a stage setting. One flag was flung over the sofa and when one of the delegates went to sit upon the spfa, she caught the big flag up with a movement ‘that’sent its folds out in graceful waves and a burst of applause went up from the audience. The idea seems to prevail that there is some charge for admission to the Mothers’ Congress. Such is not the case. It doesn’t cost a cent for admission to any meeting, morning, noon or night. “The blind are blessed,” says Mr. Com- stock, “for there are no bad books printcu for the blind, and sightless eyes never be- hold degrading things.”” Countess di Brazzi said last night, when she r2ferred to the fact that she was a delegate from the peace and arbitration conimittee, that ‘“‘we peacemakers are on the other side of the pcpular favor just now,” and a perfect storm of applaus2 em- phasized her remark. The international peace and arbitration people have put out a catechism. These were handed out at the night mesting. One of the charming little mothers was reading it, and she read aloud the question: “Can the council and the committee do something more for the international peace flag?” Quick as a flash her little daughter said: “Oh, yes, mamma, dear; ask them to take the awful thing out of our sight!” The effect of the fine papers presented Is marred by th2 poor delivery. Women who are desirous of being public speakers, even if on subjects concerning the home, ought to learn to use their voices so that an au- dience can hear them. P2ople soon lose in- terest when through fifteen minutes all that they know of what is going on is that a pretty woman in her best gown is making her mouth gu. d “This year-old child is old enough now to travel alone,” remark2d one of the motliers. ‘They intend to place the organization on a paying basis this yedr—incorporate it, charge membership fees and all that. The true test of loyalty to the splendid cause will com2 when pockets are touched. Among all the cultured women in the mothers’ congress, Mrs. Rebekah Kohut stands well at the top. She is the daugh- ter of a rabbi, the wife of a rabbi. Her ideas are expressed -in clean-cut, polished sentences, and personally she is most at- tractive. She was entertained at tea Mon- day by the Jewish Women’s Society of Washington. Mrs. Gardner asserts that there are 700,- 000 incompetents, imbeciles, idiots in the public institutions of the country. She also asserts that most of these are born so, the fault of defective parents. . Lots of people didn’t like it a bit, the cevering up of Old Glory with the “peace- at-dny-price” flag last night. Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake is always en- tertaining. Her opinions of men are origi- nal, infact, breezy. She says there are no masculine virtues—they all belong to wo- men. Deborah C. Leeds of Seal, Pa., is a mem- ber of the Dilworthtown Mothers’ Club, is the state’s prisom visitor for Pennsylvania, and also represeats the Purity Alliance of Philacelphia.. She has half a dozen other philanthropig) societies on her string, but no room for ether badges. ‘A can of coal ail and a man to apply it to the screeching seats in the auditorium would save the ferves of all present, and not mar the effect of the addresses. Every allusion to suffering Cuba, or Cuba free, brings around of applause from these intensely patriotic “peace” women. They fare not “pegce-at-any-price’’ women, but evidently “for peace if they hag€ to fight for it.” The “fathers” are thoroughly interested. They flutter jd out in a shy, uncertain’ way as though they felt out of » but wanted to woman Cautical just as likes to go to tical meetings, but feels lonesome just the same. The “mid laisance’* is made g0_at- tractive wink pigtures and palms, pretty. girls and bright wares that it proves. almost a counter attraction to the congress beyond. ‘The music of last evening, which was of t furnished by the as the’ Ing rs Peer aetate during the cotgttck fee Ben 4 hgh-order. The. “Messiah”. chorus. by Ff LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSER. —Any war play that does not have @ Span- lard for its hero excites interest just now, and possibly the mere announcement of wae presentation of a dramatization of Charles Lever's novel, “Charles O'Malley,” served to draw many people to the La- fayette Square Opera House last evening. The real attraction, however, to the large 2! itary wind together ical ment of splendid and characteristic sort. [ao Bieat proportions of the interna. tional spectacle, must not, however, over- shadow altogether, the preliminary half of the event which is a grand concert by Sousa and his band of sixty. A bright and exceedingly attractive program is provided (changed each concert) with Miss Louise audience that assembled there was Mr.|M. Brehany, soprano; Mr. Basil Tetson, ‘Wilton Lackaye, who interpreted the ‘hero | baritone; Mr. Arthur Pryor, trombone; in this military drama. Mr. Lackaye is a | Sis. Simone Mantia, evphontum; Herr Franz Hell, fluegichorn, soloists. The date for this city is Wednesday and Thursday evenings, May 11 and 12, and matinee Thursday, May 12, at the Lafayette Opera House. The tremendous advance sale, which opened at the box office this morn- ing, evidences what great enthusiasm the coming of th spectacle has already aroused. JAMES YOUNG.—Local attractions will occupy the Academy next week. On Mon- cay, May 16, Mr. James Young, the rising young tragedian, will make his first ap- pearance in Washington. Mr. Young is a native of Baltimore and quite a social favorite in that city. He has just complet- ed a most successful engagement at New Orleans, the press and public giving Mr. Young and his company unstinted praise for the excellence of their performances. During his Washington engagement Mr. Young will be seen as Hamlet, Claud Mel- notte, David Garrick aad Shylock. BRYANT & WATSON'’S AMERICAN BURLESQUERS.—Manager Kernan's at- traction at the Lyceum next week will be Bryant & Watson's American Burlesquers. This organization is headed by Harry Bryant and W. B. Watson, who are recog- nized as two of the most popular com- edians on the vaudeville stage. The en- tertainment presented is a meritorious one throughout. The opening number on the program is a one-act satirical burletta, en- titled “The Hebrew Charity Ball,” which is interspersed with bright music, prett: girls, costly costumes, witty dialogue an: scenic and electrical effects. The olio is made up of the Washburn Sisters, the well- known entertainers; Bryant and Daven- port in a very humorous comedy skit; the Clarice Sisters, refined musical artists; Tom Nolan, the favorite parody singer; the Brothers LaMoyne, the grotesque eccen- triques, introducing their bag punching dog, “Spike,” and Mitchell and Love, in funny sayings and sidewalk repartee. The concluding feature will be an original bur- lesque, entitled “‘Bunco Bike,’ which is said to be very funny, affording Harry Bryant an excellent opportunity for the display of his unique comedy. THE DAMROSCH CLUB CONCERT.— The concert of the Damrosch Club, which will be given at the Columbia Theater to- night, will present that excellent male sing- ing society in an advantageous light. The program has been carefully selected, and the artists who will assist the club are of known ability, so that an evening of de- cided musical’ enjoyment may be antici- pated by those who attend. Retive of this city, and Washingtonians are proud of the success he has achieved apon the stage. He is, perhaps, the most conspicuous example of the training given by the old Lawrence Barrett Dramatic Club, of which he and Mr. Chas. Hanford were prominent members. In Mr. Lack- aye’s career he has displayed a greater ver- satility than any actor who has gone out from this city. His first hit was as a siage villain—not the villain of melodrama, but the gentlemanly sccundrel that is fre- quently met with in real life. It was the naturalness of his villainy that made his work prominent and brought him to the Notice of stars and managers. It was said by some that his forte was in this direc- tion, and there were those who believed he Was destined to continuously play this line of characters. He showed, however, in “Aristocracy,” that he was equally good in leading parts, and his Jefferson Stockton was a creation that placed him higher in the ranks of the profession. It was as Svengali, however, that Mr. Lackaye made his greatest reputation, and that remarkable creation will long live in the annals of dramatic art as a perfect portraiture of one of the most fascinating characters in modern fiction. His great success in this fart induced Mr. Lackaye to enter the starring field, but the plays he secured, while affording him good oppor- tunities, failed to present him at his best, and he has diligently sought a vehicle ‘or the display cf his abilities which should also be able to hold public attention be- cause of its intrinsic merits. It is believed that he has found in “Charles O'Malley,” which had its first representation last night, a play which will prove popular and be a money maker. It is called by the author, Mr. Theodore Burt Sayre, a romantic comedy, and, while Lever’s novel furnishes the plot, the changes made in characters, incidents and dialogue are sufficient to entitle it to be called an original work. The title role fits Mr. Lackaye admirably and enables him to bring to bear all his resources of high comedy, while also giving him opportunity for some strong serious work. That he made a hit was evident from the first, and throughout the play there was every man- ifestation of satisfaction on the part of the audience. There were curtain calls after every act, and at the climax with which the third act closes the applause was so prolonged that Mr. Lazkaye was compelled to make a speech. This he did in a very happy manner, saying some very bright things as well as expressing his thanks for the way in which the piece had been re- ceived. Mr. Lackaye has surrounded himself with an excellent company, including such sterl- ing players as Joseph Wheelock, whose General Blake is an excellent piece of work; Henry Jewétt, whose Capt. Hammersly is a gentlemanly but effective villain; Edith Crane, whose Lucy Dashwood is well con- celved and: whose beauty deserves the praise O'Malley bestows; Nannette Com- stock, who plays the unpleasant part of a faithless wife with good judgment, and Alice Eyans, who makes a charming Dora. Others in the cast are Joseph Wheelock, ir., J. P. Sollins, Messrs. Neuitland, Brew- ster, Harris, Rich, Steppling and Lamb, all of whom are competent for the tasks as- signed them. The piece is excellently cos- tumed and mounted. It is not to be ex- pected that the play when it gets into run- ning order will last as long as it did last night, and it must be admitted that there was some nervousness displayed in the first performance, but for initial work all the actors ‘did remarkably well, and all that is needed is familiarity with each other's methods and perhaps some excisions that will readily suggest themselves, and “Charles O'Malley” will prove a big hit with the public. “Probably no single drug is em- ployed in nervous diseases with ef- fects so markedly beneficial as those of cod-liver oil.” These are the words of an eminent medical teacher. phites are generally acknowledged as valuable nerve tonics.” Botli these remedies are combined in Scott’s Emulsion. Therefore, take CHARMION.—The world-famous Char- mion is the star attraction at the New National Theater next week. She comes at the head of Koster & Bial’s Congress of Foreign Stars, direct from their music hall in New York cify, and the entire or- ganization returns there immediately after their ergagement in this city. It is a vaudeville performance composed’ entirely of high-class European acts imported to this country by Koster & Bial and all of whom have appeared for extended engage- ments at thelr New York music hall. Charmion created a sensation upon her first appearance by her disrobing act upon the trapeze. Her performance is said to be risque, but that it does not offend is evidenced by the fact that her engagement in the metropolis was patronized by the elite of the city. It will remain to be seen how she will be accepted here. it for nervousness, neuralgia, sciatica, insomnia and brain exhaustion. 50e. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. CITY ITEMS. You'll Get “Dove Brand” Hams if you want the finest that money can buy. Always sweet, tender and mild. MILLER & KROGMANN, Center and K St. MKts.1t sie ated ere Celebrate Our Great Naval Victory by having us paper the rooms with our rich paper—$2 up. NOLTE, 810 9th st. it 5 AMUSEMENTS. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES "ARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHAIMACEUTIC COL- FRANK DANIELS.—Frank Daniels re- turns here next week, at the Columbia, with his new opera, “The Idol’s Eye.’ There are a few attractions in a musical way the announced coming of which may be made with a certainty of its giving rise to a feeling of pleasurable enjoyment to come. One of these is Mr. Frank Dan- jels and the admirable organization h which he is always surrounded. With such an attraction, it is not necessary to say that the production is a fine one, or the company well selected, for it is known that its manager would not allow it to ap- pear withcut all these elements being in- corporated therein. The manner in which this was demonstrated last season with AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, PRIDAY, MAX 6 1908, aT 8 P.M. Prof. D. Lamb, A.M., M.D., will deliver the address to the classes. ‘The profession and public are cordially invited be present. my4-31 LAFAYETTE. ::-3oMg8T 4 8:15, Note the Prices. to jt “The Wizard of the Nile” gives earnest of | Orchestra and Mezzanine Seats. . -$1.00 equally satisfactory treatment with its | Parquet . ae! Balcony + Soe. successor. The new opera, “The Idol's | rower Pes RGA SAT, MAT. PI cok Bye,” is the work of the same author and | Balcony (reserved) en ‘Be. composer, Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert, and the stage settings and cos- tumes from the same cunning hands as its predecessor. Harry Smith has written a story filled with funny complications, re- garding an American up-to-date balloonist, who is in India in search of adventure and who gets mixed up with Hindoos and English soldiers in that far-off country. The company this season Supporting Mr. Daniels contains many well-known artists, Among them are Alf. C. Wheelan, Will Danforth, Maurice Darcy, Norma Kopp, Helen Redmond and Maude Courtney. The scenery and costumes are elaborate, as is suggested by the locale of the opera. The score ieems with pleasing melodies and topical sorgs. “THE DAZZLER.”—Long years ago some wise man remarked, “Laugh and grow fat.” If there is any truth in this saying it is safe to prophesy that our theater goers who visit the Grand Opera House next week are more than likely to gain a pound apiece in avoirdupois. Cosgrove and Grant’s comedians will present “The Dazzler,” or it might be said, the new Dazzler, for since it was last seen here the piece has been changed materially. The songs and dances, which constitute about three-fourths of the entertainment, are all entirely new this season, not one of the old numbers remaining. The costumes are also new throvghout, and of rich ma- terial, striking colors and made up in the latest New York designs. The company consists of Ida Rogers, Will West, Agnes Evans, Emile Heusel, Lizzie Sanger, Boul- den and Griffin, Ruby Marks, Frank Mack, Eva Leslie, E. Cosgrove, Evelyn Murphy, W. H. Way, Rose Leslie, Daisy Dwyer and May Fisk. A BRILLIANT EXPLOIT BY SOUSA.— Sousa’s latest exploit is one ot his best. It is to produce, in the large cities only, and oa a grand_ scale, an international spectacle, “The Trooping of the Colors,” which brings together inf succession and splendid ensemble troops bearing the flags of the great powers—America, Great Brit- ain, France and Germany. With the ap- pearance of each nation is given the proper anthem by a chorus of hundreds of voices flanked by the Sousa band of sixty instru- ments, tie whole directed by John Philip Sousa himself. The spectacle must, in the matter of proportions, chivalrous and stir- ring aspect and a brilliantly patriotic per- ene seen ene en eee ee eee eee d witiy LACKAYVE In Theodore Burt Sayre’s Comedy-Drama, “CHARLEY O’MALLEY.” Suggested by Charles Lever’s Novel. my3-2071 Evenings of May 11 and 12 MATINEE MAY 12. SCUSA’S GRAND INTERNATIONAL MILITARY AND NAVAL SPECTACLE, THE TROOPING om COLORS. SOUSA™ HIS BAN D&icarctas. Grand Chorus of Ladies and Gentlemen. Detachment cf United States Sailors and Marines. Continental Soldiers, Standard Bearers of Nations in Gorgeous Costumes, Scottish Bagpipers, Tyrolean Singers and Eminent Sole “The Star baaled Banner,” “Hail Columbia,” “ BALCONY. FAMILY CIRCLE (RESERVED) Seats Now Selling. Written applications for seats will now be re- celved and fled in the order of their application. my2-35t COLUMBIA THEATER. Wednesday, May 4, 8 P.M. THE DAMROSGH SOCIETY, FOURTH SEASON. ASSISTED BY THE JEANNE FRANKO TRIO, of New York. Miss Jeanne Franko.” Violin. ‘Miss. Celia Schiller, Piano. : 7 ‘Mr. Hans Kronold, Violoncello. ‘Miss Ruth Thompson, contralto, of New York, nd a Mr. Charles E. Meyers, baritone, of Washington. Admission tickets, at. 50 cents, may be pro- cured of members and at stheater and are ex- ORIENTAL LIFE-SIZE NUDE PAINTING, FATIMA. COOK BOOK ap30-6t* LARD S HOTEL, LOBBY, FREE. — ¢|N" 385, Yee Mr. CHARLES FROHMAN will present Mr. JOHN DRE In a New'Gomedy by Henry V. Eamnond, > 9 One ummer Spay ‘& Bisl's Congress of Stam incloding recij practi jouse- hence: for practical house- keepers, will be mailed to any one on receipt of stamp - and address. CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER, New York. System Was Wei nOW THE 1 AND FUTURE ATTACKS PREVENTED. ‘or several mai reduced that Being employed in Wy system, and by keeping my bowels reg. Wwelght and soc : none ever since jood's Sarsaparilla every. sprii add that when oon wee also bed rheumatiem in my hip. 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Saddle Horses and Ponies. More Than 500 Entries. 50c. Reserved Seats 50c. extra. Today at 2. ing at 8 it This even= ACADEMY. POPULAR ERICES. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 25 and 0c. AGNES WALLAGE VILLA Preser-ting Frank Harvey's Melodrama, The World Against Her.. Ma’ y2tr ERNAN’S LYC! tinees Monday, Tuesdi THE SEASON EUM THEATER, ALL THIS WEEK. esday, Thursday & SENSATION. Saturdagy? MILLE. AKI'S MONARCHS, Headed by the European Aerial Marvel, Mi LL. ANI Next Week—BRYANT AND WATSON’S AMER a ICAN BURLESQUERS. my2-6t,15 1J0U THEATER, Eves., 10c., 20e., ‘B0e. WEEK MAY 2. DAILY~, 30, Soc. Mats., 10c.,20e. Firet “appearance in’ Washington of LEOLA’ MITCHELL, “The Living Doll.” 1p30-tt Gerirade Rutt: zbindge Evans. Misses Burdette and Couper, Crawford and Manning, Byron G. Harlan. 12 Big Acts and Big Burlesque Company of 40 People, my2-6t,’ Seats on Sale Today. FRANK DANIELS! in “Te AT TE E IDOL’S EYE,” COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON BORSE SHOW, CONVE! NTION HALL, May 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, SALE of RESERVED SEATS FOR SINGLE PERFORMANCES commences MONDAY,. APRIL 25, at Guzman's, in E. F. Droop's. ap2i-latt EXCURSIONS, ETC. Steamboat Co. in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, ‘port News and all