Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-02

COMPLAINTS ABOUT CROSSING.
The Commissioners have notified Frank
Thompson, ESQ.,, first vice-president Pennsyl-
vania railroad company, that complaints ar,
frequently made 10 the Commissioners con
corning the dangerous condition of the high
way crossing of the tracks at Benning's station
o. They request that the crossing be put IN
there.
SPECIAL POLICEMEN.
Pursuant TO the request OF President Hurt. OF
the W ashington and Georgetown Street Rail
pointed Samuel T. Ernest William III. Kidwell
william {. Kennedy and Michael Barrett a.
additional s1Ids OF pryates Of the Metropolitan police
Tor duty in connection with that company at
the corner OF Sth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue., without compensation from the District
MISCELLANEOUS.
Superintendent H r. Miles, Of the Fire larm
Telegraph and Telephone service, in a note To
the Commissioners recommends the employ
for three months at a salary of $50 per month
for out-ofdoor duty, and recommends person
for appointment.
John T. Morgan has resigned his place on the
Over ffty special police received appoint
ments to-day, and were ordered TO report Tor
The Commissioners have given the members
OF the inaugural committee on public order
appointments as special policemen for duty on
Amusements.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HoUSE-The dramatfga-
Son OF Jules Herne's exciting story OF Michael
Strogon, which was presented I'm Washington
a couple OF seasons ago, will be the attraction
at Albaugh's during Inauguration week. The
production is under the direction OF Mr.. j. III.
Haverly, and 1t is promised that it will be one
of the finest spectacular displays witnessed here
in some time. There is large corps OF auxilia-
weliknown New York artists. Mazzanovitch
and Penson, is elaborate and appropriate.
Among the members of the dramatic cast are
ChaS. A. Aaswin, Leonard Grover, jr. and Miss
Ceciie Rush. Ariel, the wonderful flying dancer.
is also a member of the company.
FoRDs OPERA HoUsk.-Mr. W.. ]. Scanlon.
the Irish comedian. who was seen here early i'm
the season, will Play return engagement at
Ford,s this week; Mr.: Scanion possesses a
pleasing - ice and considerable comic talent,
and has .,blished himself as favorite with
large class of theater-goers.
MRS. MARY A. LrvERMoRE, the well-known
lady lecturer, will appear at the Congregational
church this evening. delivering her famous
lecture, Concerning Husbands"
HEROES MusEUM.-The Inauguration week
attraction at Lincoln hall will be the favorite
and stirring drama of "A Celebrated Case. >
The play will be presented by the Matlack com
bination, which is said to be strong organiza
ton.
THEATER CoMIoUE.-The enterprising man
aRer OF this house promises an unusually lively
Special teatures will be praHided in honor OF the
inauguration, and patrons of the house who
have friends from out OF town with them this
zen Sdki VIC uSsafSU Vi sbHlelllIS Wptln seflIS
DIME MUsEUM.-The usual interesting pro-
gram will this week be provided for the delec
tation OF the large ctienfiet OF this house. The
museum room will also be provided with fresh
attractions.
MISS HELEN POTTER, the popular reader and
1mpersonator, will appear at the Congregational
church Tuesday evening Seats may be had al
Ellis.
THE HOTCHKIN BELL-RINGERS will give one
OF their delightful concerts at Wesley Chapel
Fifth and + streets northwest, tomorrow Tues
day evening. This troupe is highly commend
ed by the press Of othor cities.
Hon. GEORGE s. boutwell, will lecture on
abraham Lincoln at All Souls Church to
morrow Tuesday) evening. His lecture is re
plete with interesting "reminiscences of wal
times.