Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-12
Anusen,en1s. etc.

NATIONAL TBEATER.-The audience was large
at The National last evening Hiss Anderson
played the countess" in "Love.n The play is
good one, and Miss Anderson as the ''Coun-
tess" has role in which she appears to great
advantage. 1t is one OF the three characters in
which she is the most impressive She had to
come before the curtain every time it went
down. Mr.. Levick as the ''Serfn was not as good
as as he is in other characters. but was neverthe-
less, very acceptable. Tonight Miss Anderson
plays ''Bfanca" in ''Fazio."
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-To- night the many
who still delight in "Co Sellers will have an
opportunity Of seeing Mr.. Raymond in that
benefit night. The play VIII be put on adn-
rably. IL is announced that Miss May McCaW-
ley, young lady OF this city, will make her
debut tonight. There should be a crowded
house.
THEATER CoNIoUE-The drama played at the
ComiQue this week is thrilling, and the varieties
OF the best class.
TALLMADGE HALL.-Professor Carpenters ex-
hloltons OF mesmerism are drawing 10 close.
His audiences are larger than ever. He gives a
matinee tomorrow and entertainments this
and tomorrow evening at Tallmadge Hall.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Raphael, with an
exhibition and description OF all his great works
from the public and private galleries OF Europe,
including his madonnas and the art treasures
OF the Vatican, will be the subject of DR.. Corn
ing's fourth lecture tonight at the Congreya-
tional Church. Prof. Bischoff VIII play on the
organ from 7:30 to O'Clock.
Mr.. SIMON WOLF Will lecture at the Syna-
gogue on sth street, between Fl and |, next sun
udy CNCuluS lOI INC BcIcItJ vi llt illSt
fund. His subject will be: "Have we not all
one Father"
A GLASS BALL and pigeon shooting match
will take place at Eagle Park tomorrow. COM
matches-two for birds and two for glass balls.
Some excellent shots will take part In the
matches
LINCOLN HALL.-The Fisk Jubilee Singers will
give matinee at this hall tomorrow. Their
concerts are very popular.
Washington Market, Retail Prices.
MEATs.-Beef, sirloin, 20c. per b.; do. porter
house, 20a25c.; rib roast 10a1sc.; steak 124a2Oc.
DO. sliced 20c.; Lamb, 18a25c.; VEAL 1219a20c.
Mutton, 12Ha15c.; Pork. 1Oka121c.; Sausage
PIE, Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 1219al4c.;
Shoulders sa9c.; Breasts. 10a11c.; Lard sa1Oc.
FRUITs.-AppleS, 40a5Oc per peck: Oranges
25a5ec. per doz.; do. Florida, 50a6oc. per doz.;
Lemons, 3Oa40C. per doz.; Bananas, 30a40c.
per doz.; Strawberries 45a5Oc. per qt.
FIsH.-Perch 40a50c. per bunch; Rock, large
2Oa25c. per h., 40a50c. per bunch; Mackerel, 2Oa
Csc; Halibut, 15a20c; Goldfish, 10c.: Black bass,
15a2oc pei h.; Pike, 4oa5Oc eacn; Catfish, 25
cents per bunch; Shad, $1as2 per pair; Her.
ring, CSC. per bunch; Lobster 12c. per To-: Ter
rapin diamond back, s2oasA per doz.; Go.
BUTTER.-Phiadelph Print. 45a5oc. per h.:
Western Creamery, 40a45c.; New York. 40a45c.:
ron, 2oa35c.; Cheese, 12a2dc.i Eggs. 12al5c. per
dozen.
VEGETABLES Potatoes. Irish. 2oaaoc. per pix;
do. sweet 40a5ec per pix Cabbage, 5a10c.:
Spinach, 2Oa3oc. per PIX; Kale. 20 per pix: Beets,
Base. per bunch; Lettuce. 2ac. per head; TuruipS,
20c. per peck; Onions, 40a50c per peck; do.
(Spring,) sc. per bunch; Radish, sc. per bunch;
Squash. 2a3c. per h.; Celery, Sa10c. per bunch:
Carrots. SOC. per peck: Parsnips. SOC. per peck.
Asparagus, SOC. per bunch Tomatoes. 30a50c.
per box; Rhubarb, 10c. per bunch.
POULTRY.-ChickenS, 50aI5 per pair Ducks.
75c.aS1 per pair; Geese, 50c.aS1; Turkeys, Is
also. per 10; Squads, s2.5Oass per doz.; Spring
Chickens, SASS per doz.
GAME.-Snipe, 1925 per doz.; Wild Pigeon,
S2.50aS3 per doZ Duck, Canvas back,) S2a2 so per
pair; do (red head) $3.50 per pair; do. (mallard,)
Sl.25a$l.5O per pair; Geese I5c.aSl each.
SUIT AGAINST A STREET RAILROAD COMPANY.
To-day, in Circuit Court, No. 1, Judge MacAr-
thur, the case Of Koon agt. the Columbia rail-
road company was tried. The plaintiff an aged
man, claims that owing to the negligence of
the defendant he fell in one of their cars and
was badly injured. The defence is that the fall
was caused by the car running over stone OF
the track, and that they are not liable.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Robert F. Martin for
many years resident OF Unfontown, d. C. Top
poSte the Navy Yard, died at his residence at
that place about O'Clock last night, in the seth
year OF his age. Mr.. Martins death was
quite sudden, he having been up to day or
TWO since in good health. He had long resided
IN tniontown. keeping grocery store and pub
to the people OF lower Maryland, as also to
many OF our residents; and he was also we'll
known in masonic circles. There are many
friends who Will sympathiZe with his afflicted
family. His funeral will take place on Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
WANDERING HEIRs.-The boy and girl who