Evening star., 1877-11-20
AUiuseUrenfS

NC'iOnOi TheO1eT-Sr. John Mccullough
appeared last night IN his famous role OF
.'Otheilo, and the expectations Of the large
sudlenee present were fully realized. His
lmpersOnatinn throughout was finished and
powerful The play was even more than
usually successful, owing 10 the admirable
was specially good, and the audience at
tested their appreciation OF his efforts by
calling him before The curtain. Mr.. James
as "Casslo," Miss Carey as 'sDesdenlona !"
and Miss Allen as "Emelia." made up a
very strong ard satisfactory cast Tonight
MT MeCull0ugh Will appear In his famous
his mastery rendition of This great charac-
Ter: He VIII be finely supported Aimee
VIII re mere next week, and tickets should
ne secured now, as there will certainly be a
OreTo Boose-The performance of "Uncle
Toms Calm by the Slavin combination is
We'll worth witnessing. II Is novel and in
feIesting sight TO see the roles enacted by
genuine cOlOred people. The singing of the
ccIcred cabin singers is verv "~"'
g.. -~.. put urcn The stage, and should
have a very successful week. The cotton
pickiI scene is alone worth the price of al
mission. TIE Eva" OF the play is a bright
lite girl only six years old.
1heGteT COnuq1Ie.-'-O On the Trail' is sem
eatlOr al drama full OF thrilling situations
ard exciting dialogues. The variety portion
OF the programme is fully up tOthe standard.
Lt'scOha HoH-John b. Cough. the great
orator, will lecture in Lincoln Hall to-mOr
row evening on the reform movement. This
Ia the FIRST lecture 10 the Y. NJ. c. A. course,
10 which persons holding sustaining mem
benhip tickets are admitted free. Reserved
seats can he ad al Bailantyne's.
Laeotn Hdl-We are to have two fine con-
eerts by The Thursby concert troupe on the
18th ard 9Th instants.
THE BRIl Mt CRAIG CAsE-In the Crimi
nal Court, Judge Macarthur, to-day, the
trisl of George w. Rriant ard Vim. Craig,
for presenting ialEe claim for horses and
mules, alleged TO have been lost in the y. 8.
xervine, was res uneI., ana the argument on
the questions as to whether the case was not
barred by the statute OF limitations, and
whether the variance OF the Indictment was
rot fatal, ara therefore under IL the accused
should not be discharged, was proceeded
with. The argument consumed the mor1ins &
session, and after recess Judge Mac Arthur
gave his decision ON the points. In the course
OIL his remarks he referred 10 the apparent
Loose way OF passing upon claims in
the departments, and Il was apparent that
there was need for some uDiforrn mode for
presertir z claims and passing upon them
On the ff1Sayits which the government has
Presented he would hold that they are evil
dence of the allegations CHARGED, and also
that II was joint claim. On the plea OF
statute OF Limitation be held that the claim
was ontinuCus act from the beginning 10
the firal settlement. He therefore ruled
against the defence.
ACCIDENTS ON THE RAIL. This morning
man named Peter >. Girard, apparently
ntoxicated, attempted to get on avenue cal
No. Is, at The corner OF 9Th street. and wa:
thrown down, dragged for some distance snd
had his head severely cut. Officer Dubois
picked him up and carried him 10 Gilnant
drug store, where the wound was dressed
- Yesterday morning Edward Phillips, 8
bra akesmsn ON the Il. and +. railroad, had hi!
Jlsht leg badly crushed between Two cars. OF
Maryland avenue, between 9th and loti
streets. he was removed 10 his home, AZ
10th street.
IL one does indulge in the enjoyment OF {
glass OF wine or (only drop liquor ono,
awhile, especially on a festive occasion lIk'
THANKSGIVING day, or at holidays. be sure Il
obtain TO Offset its evil effect a pure and un
a6ulterated article. such as we Know can b,
ootained of Chris. <ander, 9ll 9Th street, VIII,
VIII recon- mend you none bat pure brands,
as his extended experience as distiIler (judg
,hs m, Also oy ne celebrity ne has obtained by
ufafic bltters, composed of rare herbs,) en-
ables him always to procure the best for hi
customers.-COfa Adr.
AUCTION SALE-Thomss Bowling will
sell, TO morrow morning, November q,
large collection OF fancy china ware, con
sistipg of tea sets, toilet sets, china and glas
vases, ornaments, sc. Also, q lot OF majo
lica ware, together with full assortment o
plated ware and English ard American cut
fery, all of which Is tO be sold without re
serve. Bargains may be expected
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT of beautifu
dress goods in Washington; the cheapes
black silks, black cashmeres, black alpacas
blankets, shawls, waller PROOF eiotn, ciot
for mems and boys wear; bcauttfol dres
goods, only Is cents; handsome satin -nnishe
black silK. at sl5o. CARERS, 80 darke
space.-Adrt.
PRICES ifwelry store received some beau
tiful Ely les this morning I'm bracelets, chains
rings, seIs. buttons, studs. scarf pins. Thes
goods will mai beautiful holiday presents
Price from one TO twenty dollars. The bes
nfry-cent eyeglass In the city. No. IS. Penn
fylvRria avenne.-1ddtf.
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