Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-13


N0minntiOns To-Day.
The President sent the following nominations 70
the Senate to-day:
TO be collectors OF customs Edwin sprague for
the district Of waldoboro'. Maine
Lovel r. Jerome for the district OF Corpus Christi,
texas and Ahira W. Hall for the district OF Ailwau-
c. F. stolisteimer, OF Colorado. TO be agent for
the Indians OF the southern Ute agency In Colo
assistant Naval Constructor George r. Mallett,
TO be naval constructor.
hos, koss Srinin, OF Missouri, to be attorney OF the
onited states Tor the western district OF Missouri
The Police Back Pay Bill Passes the
. The Senate hill TO provide for the settlement OF
the back pay Claims OF police in the District passed
Capitol Topics.
An OFFICIAL RKPoRrsR APPOINTED
speaker Carlisle to-day appointed Andrew Devine
omcial reporter OF the House OF Representatives 10
NIL the vacancy occasioned by the recent death OF
Mr. Lord Mr. Devine was one OF the official re-
polters OF committees who .were displaced by
Speaker Keifer.
PATENTS were issued to-day TO residents OF the
Distr1ct as follows: Isaac B. MiIlner combined
lead pencil tip and tape measure; Isresl S. smith,
ST., elevator.
CIVIL SERVICE ExAMrSArroS.-There win be an
examination for the general departmental service at
the civil service rooms to- morrow Slxty-fve appli-
csn's have been notified TO appear.
AN INDIGNANT CoLoRED EprroR-Mr J. Wesley
cromwell, coiored, editor or the Peoples Advocate
complains that Joseph B. Williams, purser on the
Nun stateroom until a friend pleaded with the
purSer. Afterwards the cnamberInaid did not give
MN as much attention as she gave the white men.
MT Cromwell says he VIII swear out q warrant FOR
porser Williams tomorrow on charge OF violating
the civil rights act
ROBBED OF $500 BIT AN ENPLoYE-Three weeks
ago young man. about 90 years old, giving his
name as Harry Dillon. was employed b. Mr. Edwin
Miller, In the latters green houses. near Brooks
station. Last night, during Miler's absence the
young man. II is alleged, carried on $500 in money
case was reported TO the police but no trace of
Dillon could be found.
Amusements.
MILE. RHEA At The NArIoHAL--This pleasing
actress appeared unusually Well IN the character
OF young, simple hearted and charming girl In
drama, mos Bons vellageoisn last night. Her i'm
perSonation OF the role was bright, vivacious and
PRETTY artistic, and though the groundwork OF
the piece Is rather insubstantiai, Mile. Rhea. well
seconded 6y a good company, kept the audience
thoroughly interested during the evening The
applause was generous. The stage was Wen set
particularly In the flrxt act Mr.. p j. SULLIVAN as
the Baron, Mr. Ed. J. Hurley as Henri. the lover.
ana Miss Mae Clarke as Pauline, the baroness,
were especially commendable In their respective
roles The company throughout is a good one.
Arcadia" viii be repeated this evening and at the
mltiHcS tO-fn0Tf0W AFTERNOON.
FoRps OPERA HoUsE.-The Carleton opera troupe
began ltS return engagement last evening before
fair and quite enthusiastic audience, who repeat
edly encored the bright airs OF .The Drum Major"
The President and friends occupied one OF the boxes
MI Carleton, Miss Dora Wiley and Jessie Bartlett
Davis were 10 excellent voice. The 'Merry War"
VIII De given tonight, with very nearly the same
company, and even handsomer costumes. than
when IL was produced az the Casino In New York
The cast includes all OF the leading members
ROBSON AND CRANE AT ALBAUGH's-This admir-
able pair OF comedians kept the large audience at
Albaugh's last night In a state OF great hilarity
with their development OF the abundant run con-
tained 10 that lively comedy, "Forbidden Fruit
Their uneQualed Representatives OF the leading
roles are familiar TO all theater-goers, and never
fal OF the happeSt effect upon an audience. Their
company Is good one. The farce "Two can
Play at that Game, was given as an Introductory
piece The same bill viii be repeated this evening.
"THR AMERICAN COUNTESS" Tomorrow NIGHT
AT THE NATIONAL THEATER.-To-morrow night the
National Theater will contain Thoroughly repre-
sentative audience TO witness the first prod
OF Mr.. Howard Carroll's new play. .The American
Countess" by Rhea and her excellent dramatic
company. The President and his family Will oc-
family, the Secretary and Miss Frelinghuysen, the
representatives or various foreign legations Sena-
tor Wade Hampton and Others prominent in Official
and social life VIII be present Tonight imme-
diately at the conclusion OF the performance OF
"Arcadia" there Will be a rul-dress rehearsal OF
the american Countess"
The THEATER CoMIQJE--T.iat standard va
r1ety and buriesque organization, the Rentz-Sanr-
ley troupe, made its appearance In full force the
~ IL
The company consists OF twenty talented young
ladies, who presented In an entertaining way the
amusing extravaganza. "OrpheuS ana Euryiice"
Their efforts Were received with great favor by the
audience Some OF the stage pictures were very
striking and effective. This bin will run through
the week, with a matinee Tuesday, Thursday and
saturday.
HEROES MusRUM.-"The Chimes OF Normandy"
that unvarying fayorte OF the people, was sung in
good style by the Jennie Kimbal opera company
at this popular house last night. Mr.. and Mrs
oBrien, the tallest married pair, attracted much
attention.
DINE MusEux.-"Rip Van Wrinkle" has been re-
awakened for the benefit Of the children at this
popular place OF amusement by Mr.. j. H. Keane
and very good company, all things considered.
"Trip Van Wrinkle" viii be the bill until Friday
when "Solon Single" and "Capt De Bootsn Will
be given
CHORAL SOCIETY CoNcERr-The Choral Society
will give its annual concert at Marnis hall to-
morrow evening, and those who remember the ex-
celent entertainment offered by this organization
TO Its friends last year will not fail t. attend The
program embraces ten numbers
PROF. FlsKEis LEcrUREs.-The first OF Prof.
FfSkes series OF lectures on the American revolu-
ton will be given at the Congregational church
Tomorrow evening.
The Conservation Of Epiphany Church.
The first public oric!al act Of Right Rev. VIM
Paret, as bishop OF the diocese OF Maryland, will
be performed tomorrow, when the bishop will
consecrate Epiphany church. Rev. DIR. Hodges
Will preach the sermon. The clergy OF the city
will be in attendance, and entering the church In
procession will be received at the door by wardens
OF Epiphany.
Transfers of Real Estate.
Deeds In fee have been filed as follows: W.
Sharon to Anatac1a Patten, lot Ia and Is, So 81:
$33,l5270. Jessie Adelaide Sunderland TO same,
lots IL and 49, do: So. O95. John F. waggaman TO
III Il at tn