Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-05
AniUSeRlcnts. &c.

NATIONAL THEATER.-RIces Surprise party.
embracing some OF the best OF the ARTISTS who
MADE The LYDIA thompson troupe famous, and
much neW talent, is giving delightful series of
Dur1eSque performances here this week. ''Rey-
els, which is on the bills for the last time to-
night, is not only an amusing burlesaue. but
mas some brilliant spectacular effects, particu-
larry the hall of statues and the grand scene at
the close OF the piece. Willie Edouin. the best
burlesque actor in the country, is backed by
several other good male comedians and large
company OF pretty, graceful ana yivacious girls.
with flne forms and good voices. Tomorrow
night Horrors" which is an antidote to the
worst possible case OF the blues
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE.-The ''Big Four Min
strels" are giving one OF the most pleasant en-
TREATMENTS OF the kind ever seen In this city.
IL is refreshing TO witness one OF their inlnita-
bic performances. No one should fail to visit
the opera House during their engagement this
week.
the Comique this week by all the old favorites
and some new speciality artists.
ARLINGTON THEATER.-This Theater is doing
good business this week. The entertainment
offered Is varied and frSt-claSS.
IHR PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY will repeat the
Ancient Mariner" at the Congregational
church next Friday evening.
FOREPAUGH'S SHOW had to turn away hum
dredS OF people last night who came too late TO
get seats. The last performance tonight.
A LETTER FROM POSTMASTER GENERAL KEY.
The following is from Postmaster General Keys
recent letter about the Louisiana State Lot
Terry;
ION the 18th of Nov'r, 10, issued an order
forbidding payment OF any postal money order
addressed NJ. \. Dauphin. Post ONCE Box 692,
New Orleans, La, or 319 Broadway. New York
city. This party having presented a certificate
OF the governor and state officers OF the state of
Louisiana that he has complied with all the le-
gal requirements OF that state and other evil
dence, and, being satisfied from the evidence
submitted TO me that said NJ. A. Dauphin Is not
engaged In conducting scheme or device for
obtaining money through the malls by means OF
false and fraudulent pretence5, representations
and promises, hereby au thOriZe and direct the
suspension of said order.n
The next the 120th) monthly drawing VIII
take place on Tuesday, May 18th, when for 81
any one investing may draw $50, 900.
AWARD IN A RAILROAD CASE AFFIRMED.-Yes-
terday, in Circuit Court (No. y, Judge MacAr-
thur, the case OF Geo. F. Needham agt the B. &
p. r. X. was heard on motion to vacate award
OF referees. In this case plaintiff sued for S. 900
injuries received by reason OF an accident on
said road April 10th, 1875, and the case was re-
ferred few months since to j. j. johnson and
S. T. Thomas, and, after taking mass OF teSti-
mony, they awarded $3.50. The plaintiff, by
MessrS Cuppy and IngerSOn, few weeks since
moved to vacate the award on the ground that
the arbitrators were not sworn; that the award
was contrary to law, and it was against the
evidence. The defendant fling q motion for
Judgment on the award, by Mr.. Totten. and the
case pelng argued as above stated, the excep-
aMard '.