Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-25

uOW pTOFlueU Inc steam rallrOaQ tracks
still continue to inconvenience the people Of
Washington and to Obstruct the growth and i'm
prOvement of the city. 1t was estimated that
365. S24. % would be required to carry out the
plan proposed for putting these roads under
ground and on viaducts out Of the way Of the
city traffic. 1t is to be hoped that in whatever
way this object shall be attained no temporiz-
ing scheme may be permitted to intervene and
postpone its accomplishment.
l submit herewith tables showing the con-
tracts for supplies for the District of Columbia,
and the details of work done under contract and
Dy hlred labor in connection with drainage and
sewerage and water supply.
Very respectfully,
r. l.. HoxIE,
Captain of Engineers u. 8. A.
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
Life In the Great NTetropolis-Lions at Large
A New Evangelist-The Thcaters and Thea.
ter People.
Special Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR.
NEW YORK, Nov. "a.
There is whirl Of preparation for Gilbert &
Sulllvan's new opera. which will be produced at
the Standard Theater tomorrow night with a
gorgeous stage setting and an admirable cast
The famous authors Of 'Pinafore." ''Penzance''
and !Patience" have at last discarded the initial
In writing the names of their operas, and have
named their latest production Iolanthe. "
Money has been lavishly used, and rehearsals
pushed vigorously. Nobody has heard the opera
yet, and it will be genuine novelty. 1 hear
that the music is not quite up to the standard
Of patience" and that the solos are particu-
larry weak It ia said that II the opera goes.
musically speaking 1t will be on the strength OF
the first three chOruses. They are said to be
hoA, ff,,Hv 4
sung. The dragOen chorus in "Patience" is the
model one Of them Is built upon. The heroine
is the weakest Of all the parts In the opera as is
usually the case with Gilbert 4 Sullivan. How
ever, these are only rumOrs light as air, and
may prove entirely unfounded. About the same
sort Of thing prevailed before the production of
Patience" which turned out to be very differ
ent from the opera expected Gilbert & Sulli-
van are very wealthy men now, and make their
own terms with managers. Their terms are
pretty steepat the Standard-one-quarter OF the
entire gross receipts.
TITLED TRAVELLERS.
Noble foreigners have never been more nu-
merous in the city than now, and the list of
titled visitors is. long enough to satisfy the
cravings OF the most ambitious Of match-mak-
ing mammas. It Is noticed, however,-not
without chagrin-that these aristocratic visitors
don't care rap for the ''sassiety" of the me-
tropolis, but 60 in altogether for the fun, leav-
ing social duties to men whose position in So
ciety are not assured by birth. Thss provoking
but inevitable. The society Of European capt.
tails Is Of course more brilliant than the society
of New York. and it is not to be wondered at
that titled stranger do not seek eagerly for
social honors in America. The arrivals of noble
men no longer cause remark. In THURSDAYS
papers Insignificant jottings in small type re-
corded the arrival Of the Duke Of Newcastle
and Earl OF Lincoln. young man only IS years
OF age, and the Earl Of Aylesford and Baron Of
Guernsey, also of youthful age. These two
noblemen are travelling independently, and both
oddly enough on the same errand-the pursuit
OF health. Time was-and not very long ago
when the arrival Of two gentlemen, one bearing
the titles OF Duke and Earl and the other of
Earl and Baron would have created furry of
excitement in New York. Now it passes almost
unnOticed. By-the-bye. his grace of Newcastle
is not much of an object Of envy, In spite of his
honOrs, for the poor man is in q very bad way
physically. He became Duke in '79, when he
was only Is years old. had rather be q robust
American.
CURING By FAITH.
new form of religious faith and practice has
sprung up in this city which is attracting q
great deal Of attention. The Rev. Albert B.
power of God for healing may be used now as it
that belief. went to see the preacher Of this
new creed at his rooms in the Grand Opera
House building, which adjoins large hall used
as church. The same rooms were once used
by Jay Gould and Jim Fisk. He was engaged
with two women, seeking to be cured of their
Ills, and several others were waiting to see him.
Mr.. Simpson is tall, slender and stoop-should-
cred. He has frail constitution and is Of q
nervous temperament. His face is one not
easily forgotten. He has large, prominent
forehead, deep-set eyes and paid cheeks. which
contrast strongly with his dark whiskers He is
quite an eloquent speaker, and in his manners
and conversation he has the gentleness of a
woman. Yesterday he was dressed in q simple
suit of black.
81 can tell my story in a very few words " he
said, mOdestly. "A year or more ago gave up
my position as the pastor Of q iOurishinp Pres
byterian congregation in this city This did
because l felt that our churches were not lib
eral enough In making provision for the poor,
who were not able to rent pews. I set out to-
build up an independent church, holding meet
Ings In public halls and theaters. We now have
the hall In the Grand Opera House building here
but are looking forward to building tabernacle
In few months"
"H0w Is your work sustained"
Altogether by voluntary contributions. There
hasn't been penny solicited since the work
began. l myself receive no salary. but DEPEND
rom Gay TO day on what God provides. Nv
family nves IN comparative comfort and as long
as we depend upon the Lord don't think we
shall be In want"
doe: not your congregation insure your
support :"
No: It would II would permit It; but 4
prefer 20 be entirely in Gods hands,"
- Is = !. true that miraculous cures have been
DO not call them miraculous; they are sim-
ply the work Of Gods healing power act on
the theory that the Bible should be Interpreted
literally, and therefore that cures may be
wrought through faith Just q they were Id the
time OF Christ and the apostles. So, when az
ntcted persons come 10 me, we pray together
That the disease may Be removed; faith on tho
pan Of the dck pdsonis necessary. Unless the
gick are In tho proper frame Of mind wonf
pay with them. e would Be Of no uss"
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