Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-11
The Markets.
Doctor Walker ON Her Muscle.
HOW THE DOCTOR PUNIsHsD A PRACTICAL JOKER A
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Doctor Walker ON Her Muscle.
HOW THE DOCTOR PUNIsHsD PRACTICAL JOKER AT
THE CAPITOL.
DR.. NJ airy Walker this morning created sensa-
ZION at the Capitol by Furnishing cOored man who
had taken liberties with her hat. The doctor
knocked the offender out according to the MARQUIS
OF tlueensbury rules. DR.. Walker wears silk hat
of the style irreverently denOmlnated 'plug" This
lower floor OF the House wing, and going to the en-
closure occupied by Mr.. Ingram, anitOr OF the House
Woodbox While she went into the OF the COM
mittee OF claims. Before leaving the hat she Dor
fowed rubber and erased from Its interior some
scurrlots inscription which she said some puppy
had written IN 1t the last time She laid the hat
down. After the doctor had disappeared into the
committee room some wag bribed colored en-
p0ye or the House with quarter to put the hat on
offer It to the doctor. The colored man
stepping into the committee room, bowed TO the
doctor, and was about to Offer her the hat when
she Srrang to her feet, screamed ''Ycu impuient
scounarei." and dealt the colorei man blow in the
eye Which staggered him. She drew off TO give
nm nlin aaoher from the shoulder when
the circumstances retreat was s,''; a1vs s,er
dropped the hat and retired In haste. The doctor
reganed possession Of her hat, and departed In tri-
uinph. The whole proceeding was regarded by the
tor.
NATIONAL THEATER.-Ihe play OF <'Claire and
the Forge Mast er," which produced here for
tile iIint TIME idSt night Is more Cn us name In
dcates. 1t Is well wrought production, full OF
dramatic force and action, with the dialogue
smooth and spirited. It WAS well mounted, wei
acted and well received last night. AT the COM
mencement the audience seemed cold and EVIL
IDENTIFY anticipated no great pleasure, but as the
performance progressed closer attention was at
tracted by the Interesting plot and the really ex-
eellent acting OF the company. The role OF Claire
gave Miss Maud Granger good opportunity to eX-
hibt her abilities an emotional actress, ana this
she did in such spirited and artistic manner to
call forth genuine hearty applause which COM
PEELED her several times to appear before the cur
tain. Her costumes were elegant and appropriate.
Her support was very satisfactory; indeed. 1t
above the average. Mr.. George Learock's imper-
sonation Of Philippe Derbtdg, the forge master,
was dignihed and effective. May Brooklyn as the
jealous and fevengeful HeTnsi1ae JdulOt, was very
good, as was Mr.. John Jack as Nous Jditiot, who
received very hearty welcome. In fact all the
characters were good, and the performance was
very satisfactory throughout 'Cla1re," which
will remain during the week, deserves good sup
port from the public.
Miss EMMA THURsBYs FAREWELL CONCERT
Strackosch will give the farewell concert OF Miss
Emma ThuIsby In Washington March 3ISt. at the
Congregational church. This company comprises
besides Miss fhurshy. orr Washington contralto.
Anime Louise Powell, Cbeyalier Antoine De kentSd
the renowned pianist, ana NJ King, the celebrated
tenor, who recently made such favorable impress
sion IN this city