Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1898, Page 24

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1898-24 PAGES, Daniels has again captured the | and has dene the biggest ss of any theater for the week. This, too, in spite of the opposition of four per- formances of Buffalo Bill and three of} Sousa and his band. His bus this time has not been a record breaker, as the other | was claimed to be, but it is asserted that the outlook now is for over $7,000, which is considered remarkable for a return engage- ment in one se: “Repeats” are not generally suc ul, and older managers leoR with distrust upon them, but the yeung men at the Columbia have been for- tunate both with Mansfield and Daniels. This is probably because both are person- ally popular in Washington, and that con- tributes largely toward financial success here. ext week will be interesting in the ap- ce at the Academy of Mr. James a Baltimorean, who has already ired quite a reputation as a tragedian. Hamlet has been particularly praised | has presented it, and his ad- omed. wherever I > will be w y comedy, in,” will At the Colum- the be seen and it will be interp! company. At the Grand | Black Patti and her company will be the | attraction, while at the Lyceum and Bijou good vaudeville companies will be present- | ed. The Lafayette and National have | closed their regular seasons. | lier Hodges has net been in the city | Jn six years until this week, but he is weil | ind favorably known here. Mr. Hodges | aid: * ear of Bacchus? Nc sad tale of a dog who, to the immortal bard, drank ‘not | . but too well.” His name was Bac- He was only a dog, but he was a Dull pup of royal pedigree. He was bap tized really and truly, not in the orthod fashion, for the material which went into the fonts when Bacchus Was net that which is &t the present day. Ev were different. No stoled priest officiated at that tening. The edifice was a sawdusted-floor saloon, born, raised, lived and sibly will die a drunkard. Like the modern fighter, Bacchus was an actor. } Was engaged for a subordinate part in “J Bachelor's Honeymoon.” He simply had | to seize hold of the nether part of the out- | Bide garments of Mr. Houston in the play and cling there. Now, here is where Bac- chus comes to grief. "His fame in Seattle hhad preceded him. It was his custom after & o'clock in the evening to follow the cock- | tail route, emulati: thereby the citizens | of that charming and interesting burgh, Where liquors sell for 50 per cent of the Price charged in this great, glorious and free country. In Seattle there is g way was christened ed in church fonts n the surroundings | Bide inn by the theater, where one James Smith reposes, and disposes of a amount of wet goods. Bac- i to Smith in due time, fee chus, on account of a little infirmity | ich has been noticeable tn when they did ne to buy, could not rectprocate. "g a popular acter, the crewd d ‘him what he could not do for the crov Ss an une: aziness of id er of ‘I don’t car or not’ that nig at | me for him to take his | to make a spring fo yed by that exc an. He was slow have but ether school the time ¢: ead of barking as | 3 try it at all, 20 | members of the company started in then Bacchus but _m » middle of t a yell 1e from the janitor of the theater ud owner of a beautiful lar; her th nd Kept in the property | Tabby had com- | he amount of five | rt tot attracted by the commotion | and th her | led protection, she stro! y on the § ¢ Columbus discovered Bacchus | her. Then the the stage, down . in fact, any old ing for with their 0 that Bacchus to calves, if he ar life, then 1s had now ginger, but he made that cat. the cat did, on the nouse violin, and main or a doz le that equaled what took that sacred precinct of the the sports of Seattle hav at is why Bace now an eye, three teeth and one b al of his t or ne but memb: admitted to these frolics. witnessed them declare most novel and interest far exceeding a to the general pub! been w htest minds in the of skilled p! they are y some of b, and are the are invariably inter- S$ comedians, and one can Wolf Hopper bur- performance in “The id,” or Henry E. Dixey ag of some other dramatic per- Hear lead of Maryl: lady ram has been arranged so as to of the very best of these, 1 follow @ minstrel first part. 1t cipated that this minstrel perform- ance will be one of the most attractive fea es of the entertainment. Picture Nat Stuart Robson and Jeff De An- Walter Jones, Willie Col- Martinetti on the other. ssortment of fresh-made and jokes which will be hurled con- nucusly across the stage, while the stately Woif Hopper as interlocutor receives bombardment with all the grace of a Chesterfleld. Imagine iful ballad singers as Eugeno acey Olcott, Henry Clay Bar- am Philp, Van Rensalaer - H. MacDonald and others of prominence rendering the most »mpositions of the world’s most isicians, and some idea will be ‘able quality of the en- agement of the st: celebrated Sugene Pre: Humphrie: ious musical uch pri Regi to attract att program, composed by »$ Who are not actors, ‘ous of contributing thelr of the organization. In cast and order of pro- t will contain a number of beautiful s of full-page drawings, each of will be aceompanted by an’ appropri- tion to the | bert theate | that Hm mE graphs of every member connected in any Way with the famous Lamb star gambol. Due announcement will be made of the sale of seats, and in order that the public may be enabled to secure their tickets at regular box office prices, special efforts will be made by the management to prevent any from falling into the hands of ticket specu- Jators. The old theory that a strong and decided prejudice exists in the pulpit against the stage and stage folks had an exemplifica- tion with a unique finale in Benton, N. C., recently, with James Young as an impor- tant participant. When the young trage- dian was playing an engagement at that southern town on the Sunday evening of his stay he visited the Methodist Church. As Mr. Young entered the edifice he, with the members of the congregation, was pre- sented with a slip of paper on which he was desired to write any question that he might wish to submit to the minister’s con- sideration. After acting upon the request the papers were collected. Mr. Young, on his slip, wrote the question, “Why ts thero such a strong prejudice existing emong the clergy against players of the stage? Would be pleased to talk with you on the subject,” and to that he added the name of the hotel where he was located. To Mr. Young's surprise the next morning the card of the minister was presented to him, and the two exponents of widely different lines of life soon stood face to face. After the usual greetings and earnest conversation on the subject of Mr. Young's question, the young actor recited Bryant's ‘Thana- topsis.” His visitor was visibly impressed, not alone with Mr. Young's art, but with his forceful ideas toward the creation of an the pulpit and the stage. So profound was the effect of Mr. Young’s words that the minister was prompted to prayer. Skortly after Mr. Young's depart- ure from the town he received a letter from | his new friend, in which he expressed the great pleasure experienced at the inter- view, and saying that since heaven had not decreed that Mr. Young should follow the pathway of the ministry he hoped God might bless him and speed him in his art and noble career. The views at least of one clergyman have been softened toward the art of the stage and its exponents. COLUMBIA THEATER. — A three-act | farce comedy, writtea by John Stapleton, entitled “A Bachelor's Honeymoon,” will be presented for the first time in this city t the Columbia Theater for a supplemen- tary season of four alghts and two mat- iness, beginning Wednefday, May 18. The management of the theater and company have concluded to give this big attraction that has been one of the biggest winners of the season for this engagement at popular - The play and company have been received with tumultuos favor in all the s in the United States and Can- . and will go direst from here to Bos- ton for a run. If it is to laugh, this com- edy fills the measure of success heaped running over. The laughter cyclone begins to roar before the first act 1s five minutes old, and there is an increase until the final curtain. While the author's work is excel- lent, most of the favor which it has met with must be credited to the ladies and gentlemen who present it. Messrs. George Nash and John T. Sullivan have an ex- lent company of players. Mr. Nash {s one of the best light comedians In the coun- try, of fine physique, good voice and a per- sonal magnetism that is great; he plays Benjamin helor with an ease and finish cannot be excelled. He will be re- membered as the big hit of the original production of “Chimmie Fadden” in his great character of “Small Bots” and prior to that as leading man in Jefferson, Flor- ence and Olga Nethersole companies. ‘Every one knows John T. Sullivan, the excellent actor, husband of Kose Cogian, and who has d with her in all her’ successes; Robe ton Gibbs, who is one of the best character actors in America, who was the original Geiko in ‘frilby, and who last appeared here, making a big hit at the ( lumbia in “The Marquis of Michigan;” Vv McLeod, of beauty and who displays some of the mos kes, daughter of General be2n with Augustin Daly's company for several years, being Miss Rehan’s under- study and playing her parts with success ions; Virginia Jackson © best rough soubrettes of to ing the origina! Cinders in “A Lost Para- dise,”” and a host of others that make up a any hard to excel and unequaled by ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The Academy cffers as its attraction next week the ung actor, James Young, in a rep- tranged as follows: Monday and y nights and Saturday matinee, Tuesday and 5 ts and Wednesday matinee, “David Wednesday and Friday nights, w Orleans Daily States, ing of Mr. Young’s “Hamiet,” says: © melancholy, poetic Dane, harboring ® purpose of delayed revenge, fliled with conflicting emotions and the vacill tions of uncertainty and bringing the re- sources mere of the mind than of the body te detern! his wavering course, was in- erpreted on the boards at the Academy of c last night by a young actor, tit by face and figure to portray the mor- bid character that the great historian of the emotions of man and humanity has wrought, in such manner as to draw from an intellectual audience approbation more frequent than is customarily given to plays nd players of so somber a representation.” GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—A genuine fes- tival of mirth and melody will be offered by Black Patti's Troubadors on the occa- sion of their performances in this city at the Grand Opera House next week. There are fifty people in the company, which in- clvdes Black Patti, who is unquestionably one of the greatest singers this generation has heard. The first hour and a half of the evening is devoted to the comedy and spec- tacular forces, in which is introduced a novel skit called “At Jolly Coney Island.” v ffords a splendid vehicle for the 1s and specialty performers to dis- port their diversified talents. The skit is a medley of bright sayings and up-to-date ngs and dances, in which the “Coon song” and “Buck Dances,” the “Bicycle Girl" and the “Con-Man With the Glass Hend"” are prominent features. The vau- deville olio which fellows is made up of varied and startling facts, and this 1s fol- lcwed by the sensational operatic kaleido- scope, which has made a tremendous suc- cess wherever the company has appeared. 1: is in this part cf the entertainment where the company gives evidence of its superiority. Such solo and ensemble oper- aule singing as rendered by Black Patti and her fifty troubadours has been rarely equaled by the most pretentious grand cpera companies. The operatic kaleoido- scope only lasts about thirty minutes, and during that time a glorious review of the Jo, quartet and choral numbers of armen,” “Trovatore,” “Grand Tar and Tarta ohemian ‘Maritana,” ‘“‘Luccia” and “Rigo- letto.”” KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.—“A ratuing good show from start to finish,” is the general verdict pronounced after an evening with the Fay Foster Extravaganza Comps and band of jolly rollickers, which Ul be at Kernan's next week. Stanley Whiting is, of course, the resist-piece, a3 he ts when in the bill at Keith's Boston and New York theaters. The beauty of Mr. Whiting’s work lies in the fact that many of his “coon” songs and “rag-time” accom- paniments are his own compositions. His colored assistants, “lady” and “gent,” help out the fun-making and come fn for a share of applause. There are no finer acrobats than the Couture brothers. Their act is a ete verse from one of the club's poets. There will aiso be a deuble page of auto- startier, and the new tumbles and contor- tions that they introduce are marveled at San | 'S Dyes Ce by audiences in every city. The @srobing act that has been the hit of the season at Koster and Bial’s New York theater is one of the leading features of the program. Chenette, the petite and graceful perform- er, accomplishes this specialty from a high trapeze, under which no net is stretched. It is received with rounds of applause nightly. A bright and spicy burlesque closes the program, and every point and saying goes with roars of laughter. BIJOU THEATER.—The bill for next week at the Bijou Theater will include the vaudeville debut of Miss Gertrude Rutt- ledge, late prima donna of the Castle Square Opera Co. Miss Ruttledge has a varied repertoire, and her third selection is a martial air, for which Miss Ruttledge will dress the part in full regalia of a staff officer of the regular United States army. The three Dunbar sisters, the French chan- sonettes and dancers; John T. Tierney, late star of the farce comedy, ‘MsSorley s Twins,” the wonderful Maginleys, in their remarkable aerial act; Matthews and Har- ris, the Washington favorites, in a new sketch; Ida Howell, singing soubrette; By- ron G. Harlan, in a series of illustrated songs; ie Eastman, called the “Streak of Sunshine;” Sadie Hart, in her latest songs and dances; Chas. De Forest and Hal Yost, in a new comedy act, and th Bijou Burlesque Company, in a comedy musical melange, introducing a grand pa- otic march, with Sousa’s latest effort. “The Stars and Stripes Forev and the popular “‘Unchain the Dogs of War,” with a grand tableaux, “Liberty,” will make up the program. THE COLUMBIA COMEDY COMPANY. —The Columbia Comedy Company, under the management of George Conn and stage direction of James O. Barrows, will begin its second season at the Columbia Theater May 25. Last season served to prove the possibilities of the enterprise, even under adverse conditions, and its experiences will serve to make the present season superla- tively successful. In the first place, the prime favorites of former Washington stock seasons have been retained, including that most unctuous of comedians, James O. Bar- rows, or “Jimmy,” as every one delights to call him; William Ingersoll, one of the most finished and pleasing of leading men, be it comedy, character or dramatic roles: Miss Maud Haslam, who in stock and road companies has proved herself a comedienne of the highest order, and Mrs. Agnes Find- lay, whose superior in old women’s parts Washington has never yet seen. Among the new blood are numbered Edward Mack- ay, brother to the former favorite, Charles, and considered by many to be the most talented of F. F. Mackay’s sons; John Lan- caster, late of Henry Miller's company Frank H. Cornell of “The Ward of France” company; Milton Hutson, who comes from a New York engagement of “The White Heather,” and George Bass, a clever char- acter man, together with those admirable veterans, J. R. Furlong and Alexander Kearney. Eleanor Browning, late leading lady of “The Cherry Pickers,” will essay the leading juveniles, and Evangeline Ir- ving, sister of the beautiful Isabel, the sou- brette roles. These will be reinforced by several handsome young ladies in utility } parts, keeping up the reputation of the company as a beauty show. The apening bill will be “Held by the Enemy,” William Gillette's best war play, for which a com- plete new setting of splendid scenery is being painted. The mounting of all the plays will be a feature of the season. PAIN’'S FIREWORKS,—Pain’s Fireworks Company have completed arrangements for a grand exhibition at the base ball park on the night of May 30, when a reproduction of Dewey’s battle at Manila will be given with vivid realism. SOLDIERS’ HOME DRAMATIC COM- PANY.—The Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company will close its second successful season next Friday evening at Stanley Hall, Soldiers’ Home. The marble theater, which was erected entirely through the e forts of the retired governor, Brigadier General David S. Stanley, new bears the name Stanley Hall, after the man who urg ed its construction. At this, the last ap- pearance of the company for the season, there will be presented one of Sidney Ro: enfeld’s royalty plays, which he has al- lowed the company to use. ‘The cast will include C. T. Daly, Wm. 8. Hutchinson, R. W. Test, Harry’ English, A. B. Shaw, Geo. Muth, '8. H. Cady, T. P. Bernard, R. Conner and G. 8. Meloy; also Miss Grace Ross, Laura Kichelberger, Susan Buckler, Estelle Steinberg, Mabel Owen. The play is a_three-act comedy entitled “The Ulster.” The fun of the evening will be the serious complications brought about by the appearance of five ulsters on the stage, all alike, and each worn by a differ- ent person. ——— The Lambs’ First Gambol. Mr. Kirke La Shelle has telegraphed to Manager Rapley of the New National The- ater from New York, saying that at the auction sate of seats for the Lambs’ Star Gambol at the Garrick Theater thirty-five boxes were sold, the entire number offered. 3ross sum realized for them was $3,155, averaging nearly $100 for each’ box. Six hundred and four orchestra seats were sold; gross amount realized, $5,412.75. To- tal receipts of auction sale, $8,412.7i W. H. Crane, Henry E. Dixey, Jefferson d’Angells, Digby Bell, Wilton Lackaye and Augustus Thomas sold seats and boxes, assisting the auctioneer. sg Uncle Sam. Written for The Evening Star by Milner Kenne. March 17, 1893. ‘Ere’s to yer, Uncle Sam, with yer ageravatin‘’ ways! ‘Ere's to yer, with yer braggin’ en’ yer bluff! When things 4s slick, from Britishers yer'll ’ear more growls nor praise, But when trouble’s on we'll back yer right enough. ‘Then ‘ere’s to yer, Uncle Sam, An’ don’t you care a Whoever tries to chuck yer inter strife— We may Kick at yer, per'aps, But when others comes ter slaps We're with yer every time, you bet yer life! Just now the ‘aughty Spaniard te a-treadin’ on yer toes, What with Cube an’ the wreckin’ of yer ships— But, Lor’! 'e carn’t do nothin’, as you an’ 'e well knews, So it's no use us a givin’ any tips. Then 'ere’s to yer, Uncle Sam, ete. But if the bleedin’ Spantards ‘as a mind to come to whacks, And tries to ‘aul yer flag down from the skies, It'll drop, but in a fashion as yer stripes’ll ond their backs, An’ yer stars'll swim before thelr bloomin’ eyes! ‘Then ‘ere's to yer, Uncle Sam, etc. Postscript. May 8, 1898. Now, I wants to write a P.S. to this patriotic song, Just to tell yer that I said so from the fust, Bun them stripes up at Mxnila an’ it won't be very long Ere us two will run the universe or bust. ‘Then ‘ere’s to yer, Uncle Sam, etc, We'll ‘ave a court of nations as shall rule the Diarsted world, An’ when one of ‘em rung wild upon the spreo *E'N be taken by the collar en’ in the jug be ‘urled By the world’s policemen, namely, you an’ me. ‘Then ‘ere's to yer, Uncle Sam! An’ don’t yer care a Whoever tries to chuck yer inter strife? ‘We may kick at yer, per'aps, But when others comes ter slaps ‘We're with yer every time, you bet yer life! SOME MUSICAL NOTES The musicale given by Mr. and Mrs. H. P. R. Holt of!4626 17th street to introduce Stanley Olmsted ito their musical friends was 4 pronounced success. Stanley Olm- sted is a Washington boy, a graduate of the High School, and has been over four years in Europe, a pupil of Leschetizky. His playing on Wednesday evening was in the nature of a surprise even to those who had been Jed_to expeet much of this young artist. His complete grasp of the work under his fingers was ‘augmented by a dramatic fervor, breadth and rhythmical ac- curacy. In some of the latter numbers of his program he disclosed a delicacy in warmth and eolor strongly suggestive of Paderewski. With his pronounced individ- uality, controlled power and emotional con- centration Mr. Olmsted bids fair to veri- fy the prediction that further ripening, particularly increased repose, must plac iim among the first of American piani: Among those present were Prof. and Mrs. E. M. Gailaudet, Commissioner and Mrs. John B. Wight, Mrs. Frank G. Carpenter, Mrs. John Russel Young, Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Benjamin, Dr. W. de C. Ravenel, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kohr, Mrs. Carrie Davis Perkins, Miss Blount, Walter Paris, Mr. Floyd and Dr. Morse. Miss Cecilia L. Sullivan, who is well known in musical circles, has been selected as soloist for the golden jubilee exercises to be held June 7, 8 and 9 at the Visitation Academy, Mount de Chautal, Wheeling, W. Va., of which academy she was a pupil. Miss Sullivan's selection from so large a number is considered a special compliment by her friends. She will sing “O Don Fa- tale” (Verdi's) from “Don Carlo.” fhe choir of St. Michael's and All Angels’ Church will give a concert next Thursday evening at St. John’s Parish Hall, corner 16th and H streets, The result will decide Whether they will have their first summer “outing.” Naturally, the anticipation of a vacation has aroused the boys’ enthusiasm, and they are working hard for its success, and isque a direct appeal to all of their friends. The affair promises to be a great success, and the following will take part: Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry, Mr. Melville D. Hensey, Dr. Edward Seibert, Mr. Wm. H. Conley, Mr. J. Taylor Cronin, Allegro Quartet, Master Marshall White, Bryan Mors Perey and Harry Finney and the choir. Mr, Edw. O. Asmussen is choirmaster. The ladies of the People’s Church are working hard to make their benefit per- formance of “Pinafore,” which will be given in National Rifles’ Armory, May 20 and 21, a financial success. This opera is probably the best known of th2 many by Gilbert and Sullivan, and has been rendered several times by amateurs in this city, but Profs. H. E. Saltsman and William de Ford, who tender the benefit, promise to give a pe formanes which will compare favorably with any yet seen. The company ts com- posed entirely of their juvenile class and their little friends, and many up-to-date features will be introduced. Special atten- tion is b2ing given to costuming and stage effects, and the entire production promises to be worthy of the reputations of all con- cerned. The dances are under the direction of Prof. J. H. Vermilya. The Sunday Night Music Club was ent2r- tained at its last meeting by Mrs. Mary Fuller at her residence, 208 New Jersey avenue southeast. The program consisted of Beethoven's first symphony, the Alla Polacca from his Op. 8, Meyerbeer’s Fackel- tang in B flat, part of the eleventh Haydn symphony and the second entr’e act from Schubert's “Rosamunde.” Among the in- vited guc Ss Miss Lucia Nola, who sang an Av2 Marie by Luzzi and the Prayer from Gounod’s opera ‘“Polyeucte.” A review and musicale was given last Tuesday evening’ by Prof. E. R. Hart's pu- pils at his Columbia Conservatory of Music, 802 K street northwest. The parlor was decorated’with flags and flowers, which made it look very attractive. The Colum- bia Orchestra, of which Mr. Hart is di- rector, opened the evening's entertainment with Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever, after which eame the following program Mr. W. C. Ellinger, with the ‘Zenda’ march; Miss Florence Stevens, violin solos, with Miss Blanche O'Connell as accompa- nist; Miss Lillian Johnson, the “Valse de Concert; Miss -Lucile Burke, “The Star Spangled Banner;” Miss Clara Spleidt, the “Hungarian Danee;” a piano duet from “Il Trovatore,” by the Misses Bertha and Marle Wetzel: Miss Clara Birkner, the “Two Skylarks;” Miss Edna Bentzler, the “Alpine ‘Storm Johnny Hum- phries, the “Dashing Spray; Master Wil- lie Notes, “The Handica Miss Grace Glover, Florence Steven: O'Connell, the Marie Wetzel, s zel, the “Girard Gavotte trio, “Cavaleria Rusticana,” O'Connell, Stevens and Mrs. Riely; a corn solo by Mr. W. B. Mundelle: a vocal solo, “A Story Ever Sweet and True,” by Mr. W. Beebe; piano and organ duo from 1 Trovatore,” by Mrs. R. Doerfling and Mr. Hart, and “The Angels’ Dream,” by the Columbia Orchestra. Speculators Who Estate with From the Atlantic. During the years from 1880 to 1887 and led in Real Eastern Money. 1890, varying in different sections, there grew up in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Ne braska, Kansas, Texas, in all the states and territories further west, and in some parts of Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri, a fever of speculation in real estate which affected the whole population, destroyed all true sense of value, created an enor- mous volume of fictitious wealth, infected with its poison all the veins and arteries of business, and swelled the cites to ab- normal proportions. ‘The east invested Vast sums in western property and securi- ties; every hamlet contained people whos savings were thus hazarde ry western concern had its clients, sometimes by the thousands, scattered throughout the ci towns, and rural districts of the east. rapid development of the resources of the west lent plausibility to every reckless prophecy of higher prices; the continued inundation of eastern money seeking chances of speculation falsified the predic- tions of the foreboding. When the cul- mination was reached there was no ex- plosion, the region affected was too widely extended for that; as the “boom” collapsed gradually in Kansas City or Omaha, the professional gamblers in city lots quietly slipped away to Galveston or to Los Ange- les, and there organized another riot of high valucs. As the price of property be- came stationary, and then began to fall, at first very slowly, then more rapidly, the truth slowly dawned on the people, who were reluctant to believe it, that all their wealth had an air of unreality; and this conviction deepened as the vast volume of debt contracted in “flush” times pressed with deadly weight upon every community, flattening industries, bursting banks, and ruining individuals by thousands ——_—_-e+______ Precious - Stones Prevalent. From the New York Press, Diamonds have been found in Wisconsin: In 1696 one stone of 6% carats was found in Saukvilles Ozaukee county, six miles northwest of<Milwaukee, and another 2 1-16 carats in Burlington, Racine county. In 1886 one of 2b carats, but of poor color, was found near Konlaville, Washington county, Wis, These gems were found in what is known as the Kettle Moraine of the later glacial epoch: Geologists say that they were carriedi by tce from the north. One diamond of 1 3-16 carats, one of 1-10 and a third of 182 carat were found near Butte, Mont.) a few days ago. Rubies have been found im surprisingly large quantities in the Cowee Valley of North Carolina. ‘With them are very beautiful garnets. On the bars of the Missouri river, in Montana, sapphires of small size but fair quality and»good in quantity are being taken out Wy companies formed for the purpose. Several fine beryls have been un- earthed in Maine: In North Carolina some good specimens of emeralds have been dis- covered. Topaz occurs in Idaho and Mon- tana. Connecticut, Maine and North Carolina have produced several specimens of tour- maline. Garnets occur in fair quantities In California. South Dakota and Virginia have produced a few yaluable amethysts. A beautiful opal was found in Maryland. In Lincoln county, Idaho, there is a de- posit of opalized wood which is suscepti- ple of superb polish. Turquoise occurs in ‘Arizona, in the Burro mountains, CASTELBERG, the reliable jew- eler, now at 1103 Pa. Ave., will re- move to 935 Pa. Ave. May 23d. Un- til then a discount of 20 per cent is allowed on all Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry, IN THE CHURCHES Contrary to the expectations of most of those interested, the magnificent new syna- gogue of the Washington Hebrew congre- gation will not be completed this month. In consequence of this, the date set for the dedication has been postponed until Sep- tember, which will give abundance of time, it is believed, to.the mechanics and artists to complete their work. There is no reason to doubt that the dedicatory occasion will be noteworthy by reason of the presence of some of the most eminent Hebrew the- ologians in the entire country. The new building will, it is claimed, be exactly what Was intended by those who have provided the funds for its construction, the hand- somest place of worship owned by mem- bers of the denomination in any part of the south. The many friends here of the Rey. Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus, who, tor a number of years, was a member of the Baltimore synod of the Presbyterian Church, and of which the Washington city presbytery forms a part, will be glad to learn that he has so far recovered from a severe illness as to be able to resume his pastoral duties in Chicago. A letter received here states that Dr. Gunsaulus was sick for more than a year, and for most of the time was away from the city. It 1s very evident that he has been a great sufferer. Although sadly emaciated, with bent form and unable to walk except with the aid of a heavy cane, he last Sunday preached with his old-time vigor, and at the conclusion of the services was warmly congratulated by members of the congregation on his returning health. The members of the North Carolina Ave- nue Methodist Protestant Church tendered a reception to their new pastor, Rev. R. F. Rowe, a few evenings ago at the parson- age, No. 120 5th street southeast. Words of welcome on behalf of the trustees were spoken by W. B. Marche; of the Sunday school, by W. A. Dodge; of the C. b. So- clety, by J. R. Fergesson, and of the build- ing committee, by C. E. Hook. Mr. Rowe made a suitable reply to the several ad- dresses. Most of the members of the con- gregation were present, besides whom among those in attendance were Rev. Dr. and Mrs.-Hammond, Miss Hammond, Rev. J. W. Grey, Mr. N. Brewer, Capt. Shaw, Miss Lunberg, Mr. and Mrs. Judson, Mrs. and Miss Price, Mrs. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Compton, Mr. T. S. Dell of Baltimore and Mr. Boyd. Messrs. Anson S. Taylor, J. M. Hoge and W. B. Gurley have been appointed by the board of management of the Y. M. C. A. to look after work appropriate to its field in the big camp about to be established at Falls Church, Va., and vicinity. The gen- tlemen named will have everything in read- iness to erect a Y. M. C. A. tent as soon as the volunteers arrive there. It is the purpose of the association to have in the tent writing desks and material, also daily newspapers and periodicals and musical instruments for the use of the soldiers. There will also be gospel and song services held as often as circumstances permit, and lectures will frequently be given. The committee of the local association will op- erate in conjunction with the International Young Men's Christian Association, whose secretary, Mr. W. N. Miller, was in Wash- ington this week and made the necessary arrangements with the War Department. Mr. Miller obtained from Gen. Miles an order authorizing the establishment of Y. M. C. A. tents In all camps of the army. It is expected that the International Associ- ation will provide a tent to be attached to each regiment. The annual conference of which the Af- rican M. FE. churches in Washington forma part has just finished its yearly meeting, which this year was held in Cambridge, Md. Probably the most interesting report made was that of the committee on educa- tion, which highly commended the Mary- land legislature for appropriating an addi- tional $50,000 for the colored school fund and the continuance of equal school terms for white and colored children in that state. It is stated that the educational work of the church was never in a better condition. Kittrell College, which is under the auspices of the Washington conference, fis now the second school of the denomina- tion. It has sixty acres of land, four col- lege buildings for school work, a good cur- riculum and a fine corps of eachers. There are now operated under the educational department of the church one theological seminary, seven colleges, ten academies and industrial schools, six minor schools and 156 teachers. The value of the school property amounts to $807,000. During the last fourteen years there have been ratsed for various chureh beneficences almost $810,000. In view of the fact that the movement lcoking to a_unton of the two great branches of Methodism received a great impetus at the meeting of the joint com- mission of the two churches held in Wash- ington a few months «ago, it is interesting to know how the general conference of the Southern Methodish Church, now in session at Baltimore, regards the work of body. The report of the joint commission is now before the general conference, and the position of the Southern Methodist Church is stated by one of the leaders as follows: “The questions which came before this commission related not to property, but to such occupation of the same territory by the two great branches of Episcopal Meth- odism as tends to produce friction and waste, and injure rather than promote the common cause—the spreading of scriptural holiness through these and other lands. “The two churches are one in faith and in most features of polity. They closely resemble in religious fervor and in method: for extending the kingdom of God and edi- fying believers. The reasons for harmony and hearty co-operation between them are very strong. We do not desire to reopen any disputes of 1844 or of later dates. We view the present situation, its responsibili- ties and its opportunities. Where one of these churches has been long and firmly es- tablished, gives evidence of healihy and vigorous li is growing surely and rapidly and is active and enterprising in providing for the spiritual needs of the community according to the doctrines and usages of Methodism, it seems unwise that the other should enter and seek to divide the Meth- odist people. A feeble start has already been made, the societies which have been formed make slow and doubtful progress and are maintained year after year by the help of missionary funds. To withdraw would endanger no interests of the king- dom of God, but remove an unseemly and unprofitable competition and augment the resources in men and money for the culti- vation of needy fields.” Arrangements for the approaching trien- rial convention of the Protestant Ep Church, which will assemble here in Oc- tober, are being made as rapidly as the ex- igencies of the occasion require. So far as planned the intention 1s to afford the members of the convention an experience which will result in making the meeting in Washington more worthy of remembrance than any which have preceded it. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, whose annual convention will be held in Baltimore im- mediately preceding the great triennial convention in Washington, will take a prominent part in rendering an attractive program during the continuance of the ses- sions, when the delegates are not transact- ing the business for which they are called together. Among other matters the pro- gram comprises a number of lectures by distinguished divines and laymen of na- tional and even international reputation. Information received in this city leads to the belief that the Young Men's Chris- tian associations of some other cities are preparing to fit young men to take ad- vantage of business opportunities in con- nection with Cuban, Mexican and South American trades. It is proposed to pro- vide instructions giving students a gram- matical and business knowledge of the Spanish language. They will also be taught to write Spanish, stenography and receive instruction about the countries and cities. It is said that this course has been adopted in some places because many firms miss South American business from ina- bility to correspond in Spanish. It is reported that Rev. T. De Witt Tal- mage has tendered his services to the gov- ernment as a chaplain and that he earnest- ly desires to go to the front. Although Dr. Talmage applied merely for the post of army chaplain, it is probable that he will be given a far more important office than that. The Christian Missi Union of the District of Columbia met with the Ninth Street Christian Church Wednesday, the 11th instant, in annual meeting. There was a large attendance from the churches represented. The old officers were re-elect- ed, as follows: Rev. F. D. Power, presi- dent; Rev. E. B. Bagby and Miss Annie Owens of Rockville, vice presidents; An- drew Wilson, secretary, and C. W. Sheiton, treasurer. A number of new members united with the union, and plans for ag- gressive work during the summer in the way of new missions and tent work were discussed. C. W. Shelton read the annual . D. Power gave an account of the recent “conference on city evangelization,” held in Pittsburg by the Disciples of Christ April 26 to 28, showing that the increase of AMUSEMENTS, AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA. TONIGHT AT 8:15, Frank Daniels IN THE Comic oF MATINEES, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, Special Engagement at ular Prices. MATINEES, 25 and 50c. EVENINGS, 25c. to $1. THE LAUGHING SUCCESS OF THE SEAS FROM HOYT’S THEATER, Bachelor's Honeymoon, Interpreted by a cast of New York Artists, headed by New National Theater. THURSDAY NIGHT, May 26, ONLY PERFORMANCE IN WASHINGTON OF THE LAMBS STAR’ a Bnge Harry Cone dew, Saville, d Klein, r Herbert, ose Williams, L. Studley, AND VICDOR HERI FIPTY comic eonge George F. Nash and John! Grand Opera Fie: T. Sullivan. WEEK OF MAY 23 Columbia Stock Co. William Gillette’s Held by theEnemy. EVENT OF THE SEAS! Mother Goose Carnival, UUMBIA THEATER, MAY 20, AT 4 P.M. the Auspices of The Virginia Memorial Guild, For the Benefit of a Memorial Cot for the Baby Ward of The Children’s Hospital, Under the direction of Miss Minnie E. Hawke. a be exchanged harge on und box olfice. after Wednesday, May 18, at the PATRONESS! Miss Virginia Miller, Mrs. W. H. Hoek ire Sit Mrs. ‘Pliomas M. Gale. Mrs. James M. Jonson, Mrs. 8. H. Kauifivann, Miss Bossie J. Mrs. Chauncey Meixee- Fer, Miss 3 Mrs. Miss Mary J. “Tod Mrs. . Mrs. John Rod Mre. ¢ H. Davis, Mrs. James MeMilian, Miss E. Keats Rodgers, Mrs. B. K. Ston Miss M._E. Woodhull, Mrs. G! 1. Bradl J. F. Leech, Mrs. 4 ald Hopktus, 3 ». MeLanahan, Miss Ada Gorman, Mrs. A. K. Parris, Mrs. Mary A. Coyle, L. Z. Leiter, Madame de Sibour, Mrs. T. B. M. Miss Ellen M. E. Wood- hull, TONIGHT it NEW NATIONAL. 7282 Last time of KOSTER & BIAL’S 3. Robbins, Cengress of Foreign Stars, | -' CHARMION. Decorative Art Garden Party Monday, May 16, At Corcoran Garden, Conn. ave. and H (entrance on Conn. ave.) In case of bad weather, next fine da; 1t® TING, their numbers in ten leading cities in the last ten years had been from 200 to 300 per cent. Rev. Dr. Power will deliver the com- mencement address at Tazewell College, Tazewell, Va., Tuesday, the 17th ins! and will also represent the alumni of Beth- any College, W. Va., in an address at the coming commencement, June 15. Sixty-two children at St. Augustine Church will make their first communion at the 7 o'clock mass tomorrow. The children of the Sunday school will make their com- munion of commemoration tomorrow also. There will be no vespers in the afternoon. The May devotions and evening services at 8 o'clock. May devotions every day during the week, except Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. Ascension Thursday will be observed as holy day of obligation. The masses will be the same as Sunday—6, 7, 9 and 11 o'clock. Rev. Beverly Carradine, D. D., of St. Louis, Mo., will tomorrow commence a se- ries of union evangelistic services under the large gospel tent erected for this pur- pose on the corner of 6th street and Penn- sylvania avenue east. Mr. Carradine has traveled and preached in almost every state in the Union from Maine to Califor- nia, as well as in Canada and Europe. A men’s society of the Gunton Temple Church has recently been organized and the following officers elected George A Prevost, president; T. D. Whyte, first vice president . E. Hodg second vice pres: dent; A. R. Wingate, third vice presiden: Hamilton Dimick, secreta 8. A. Dashiell. treasurer. The first meeting was hell Tuesday evening inthe chapel, which had been handsomely decorated with flags and bunting for the occasion. There was good attendance of the members and the!r friends. Justice Harlan gave a very in- teresting and instructive talk on civil gov- ernment. Refreshments were served and the members spent a pleasant hour in so ial intercourse. The Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Gunton Temple Church held a patri- otic tea last Wednesday evening at the residence of the Misses Schnyder for the benefit of missions. The house was beauti- fully decorated and a very pleasant even- ing was spent. —— The New German Sabbath. From the Pall Mall Gazette. Remember the Sabbath day. In Berlin one is not very likely to forget it. When we read the newest police regulations af- fecting the outer observance of Sundays and holy days, one feels that the Scotch Sabbath is not in it. It is the Glasgow Sunday of Rob Roy, when a man might be arrested for idling in kirk time. The first restrictions quoted seem mild, perhaps even salutary. All noisy trades and call- ings are forbidden during the hours of morning service so far as they interfere with the Sunday rest. The beer wagon may not wag, and the roll wagon may not roll, the furniture van must not rumble down the peaceful streets, and people may not | —— Every change houses on Sunday morning. But who that could pay his rent would want to? Soon, however, we come to a stricter ruling. On Sundays, days of penitence, and through Passion week, private festivities are forbidden if they interfere with such days. Into the house the police don’t ex- actly intrude, but if the different flats fail to agree on the question, then the police right comes fn again. And finally, here is the gem cf the whole document. People are graciously permitted to tend and water |ACA a. | WIEW. | a| THe a med by a sre nous Nkitx and Burlesques whic Lambs fa threagbout America. TO BED PRICES, $5 mylé KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 16. Regular Matinees Wedn and Saturday ‘The BLAGK PATTI TROUBADOU! Fifty Eestactes in Eb Presenting a Keleidoscope COON COMEDY 00) World Fame SONGS JUBILEE Sit WALKS, BUCK DAD “VAUDEVILLE, ‘ MASTERPIBCES, And the Only and BLAGK PATTI, Who will render at each performai ‘of her Choicest Operatie Next Week: CYSBURG.”” DEFY JAMES YOUNG. onday, Thursday and Matinee Seturday, The Lady of Lyons Tues., Mat. Wed. & S: Wed. & F David Garric Hamlet. ATIO, it RIVER Arion Singing Society. SUNDAY, MAY 15. GRAND CONCERT BY CHORUS TRAINED VOICES. BOWL oF FIrtt PRIZI Tickets. +25 cente WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY. Wednesday and Saturday Mati Cosgrove & Grant’s COMEDIANS IN THE ROLLICKING MUSICAL FARCE-COMEDR, THE DAZZLER. xt Atiraction--Black Patti's Troubadours, 9-61-24 KER AN'S LY Matinees Monday, Tuesday, ‘Thursday BRYANT & WATSON S AMERICAN BURLESQUERS. An Aggrega ‘and Meritorious Next Week—THE FAY FOS my9-Gt-15 & Saturdayy Every Belle Stewart, 1». 1 Comedienne. Farington, Susle Mace, Clif? Sierra Neva 2 ixie and Bros. Le Moyne. ‘arrell, Miss my’ RSDA Subject, “The Women irls of Alaska.” Admison, 15 cts., for benefit of the Woman's Home Missionary S0- ciety. at ‘EXCURSIONS, ETC. Colonial Beac iz t et Beach and Al and returnl Stopping at Some The only all-day fered with War Regulations. and view Forts along the river. For charter and in ADAM F. trip out of Washington not inter. with us myl4-15tf ELSMERE P their first annual 18, 1895, at Langdoa Ha leave B.'and 0. depot at , S215, sure and come, will be sure y a good time. MarsHact Hat. STEAMER CHARLES FMACALESTER INAUGURAL TRIP OF THE SEASON, Sunday, May 15, 1898. Steamer leaves 11 a.m. and 2:80 p.m. ROUND TRIP . 25 CENTS PLANKED SHAD Dinner on arrival of steamer at Marshall Hall, including Clam Chowder, & 7 CENTS ALL AMUSEMENTS. EVERYTHING FIRST- CLASS. MUSIC BY PROF. SCHROEDER’S BAND. 25 cents ne VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL UNT VERNON N) ARS = MOCTEAMBOAT COo., LIMITED. Nerfoii & Weshington Steamboat Co. in the year for Fortress Morroa, my14-20° S Norfolx, Newport News and all points south — ‘superb po steel palace = thor? News” “Nectolk” aod — ton” on the following schedule: Ly. Washington..6:00 pm Ly. Portsinout® Lv. Alexandria. .6:30 pm Lv. Norfolk... Ar. Ft. Monroe. .7:00 am Ly, Ft. Monroe Ar. Norfolk.....8:06 am Ar. Alexandria Ar. Portsmouth: am Ar. Wasbington. ‘Tickets on ssle at 513, 619, 817, 142 ate B. and O_ ticket office, ‘cor. 15/ — N.¥, ave., and on board steamers. — — © For further information apply st general their dowers in their gardens and balconies | —_ offices, 7th st. wharf, Wash., D.C. "Phone 750, on any hour of Sunday except the hours of morning Givine service—then they mayn't. The moral of it all seems to be—elther go to the church or keep safely in bed. coe It matters little what it is that you want— whether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fll your need. el-23d INO. CALLAHAN, Geperal Mavagor. For Arlington, Fort liyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars — and the. electric cars at Aqueduct bridge, See a