Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.


Street lamps will be lighted at 6:55 p. M, and
eXtinguished at 3:45 a. IN.
After the heavy storm last night the north
side OF Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets was flooded on account OF obstruc-
tons IN u sewer trap.
Mr.. Francis NJ. Her as attorney for Henry John
RUPERT, yesterday brought a friendly bill in
equity against his three brothers and uncle
VINO is executor of the estate to have his
fathers will construed to determine whether
under the will one OF the brothers can sell to
another his interest in the business left HIM by
his father.
See notice of Sunday excursion of w. W. Cor
CO-an.
Yesterday, in the Probate Court, the will
Nv. Wallace Greenfield was filed He leaves
his estate TO his widow, whom he names as ex-
ecutriX.
Yesterday. in the Police Court. a colored
gardner named Spencer Lee, from Howard
town, beyond Uniontown, was placed on trial.
charged with assaulting his nine-year-Old son.
used reasonable force TO correct the child and
the court took his personal bonds.
Amusements.
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE-The authorized YER
Sion OF The Mikado, with Gilbert's ungarbled
W WHrd Is. and S1ivans complete orehestration,
costumes used in the production said to be
very quaint and rich and the chorus is large
ana we'll drilled. The cast will include George
Denham as ho-ho, Pauline Harvey as Yum
Yum, Alice May as hatisid, Harry Allen as Poo
Bah. J: Armand as Naakt-Poo and Joe Green's
teider as the htkaoO. The advance sale of seats
Tor the engagement insures a successful week
ALBAUGH OPERA HoUsE.-That robust spec
tacoiar meIo-draIna. The Romany Rye" will
open the regular season at .llbaug h 5 on Mon
day evening. The play is already familiar To
theater-gOers, having been seen here two or
three times The company which will present
IT next week contains some favorite actors in
Guiding Lizzie Creese, Victoria Bateman, Belle
douglass, John Burke, o. Ii. Collins, b. j. Muir
mounted. " o''
HEROES OPERA HoUsE-Manager Herzog
mas made great improvements in his house
during the summer, and il Is now as pretty and
comfortable a theater need be- The stage
has been deepened and wldened, four hand
some boxes have been built in, comIiete new
scenery and stage accessories have been added
new curtain painted AID altogether the
house has been put in fir.t-class order for the
opening on Monday night. Miss Katherine
rogers, capable and experienced actress will
DeSin the season IN the popular play from the
French called "Claire and The Forge Master I"
supported by good company.
DINE ACSEUA.-The attraction ut the Dime
Museum next week will be the favorite Leonzo
Brothers, with their famous troupe of trained
dogs There will also be the usual novelties and
Suriositles In the museum. The season at the
Museum so far has been highly successful, many
people having been turned away each evening
THEATkR CoNIQUE.-There will be another
Change of bill, Introducing the old fayorites in
new specialties At the Comique next week The
houses at the Comique continue fairly large.
DEATH OF Mr.. FRANCIS BARRY.-Mr Francis
Barry, who was stricken with PARALYSIS last
WEEK, aied al his honie, i2i street southeast,
yesterday afternoon, aged "a years. Mr.. Barry
MAD been clerk in the pay Office at the navy
yaIo Tor 45 years. lie leaves u wife, two sons
and three daughters.
Why He Is sAFE.-"Let the official axe fall,
Is lar as am concerned" said "A graduate OF
the Spencerian Business College holding a val.
liable government position. II am equipped in
more than one direction to make my way in
Sne world Yes, and better equipped by his
SPeciai business training for faithful, intelIi-
gent pubic service where ne Is than thousands
q other ofnce-holders. and therefore MOI
Akeiy 70 receive promotion than discharge.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR Book BUYERs-Roox
buyers seldom have such an opportunity offer
60 Them as that Afforded at present by the sale
books at reduced price begun at c. A Whit
hker's book and stationary store HOS Penn
syiVanla avenue. In order TO clear his shelves
Mr.. Whitaker will sell during the present
month. books bearing an imprint over two wears
oid; a. reduction OF 80 per cent below the re-
Iall price, and all books Of later date Including
The most recent publications at a discount Of
20 per cent These books offered are from the
BEST known publishing houses, and comprise
works OF fiction. poetry, science, history and
travel, besides fine collection of iuyenile
books. The books are well bound and i'm n ne
condition, ready for library shelves.
Books AT BARGAIN.-Standard books
slightly damaged, including works of the best
authors, can be purchased at Baum's book de-
partment at astOnishingiy low prices. Mis-
books, 10 cents, % cents, so cents and 40 cents
per volume; red line poets, 35 cents per volume
Also, sets ofhistory and many finely illustrated
books at about 20 cents on the dollar.
LAACt hslON 1O SHAREL fOINT.-I0e last
Sunday excursion on steamer Geo. Law will
be given tomorrow. The opportunity to see
this beautiful resort on the Potomac should not
be missed.
Miss KATHERINE ROGERS will read an intro
ouctory address on Monday night next in honor
OF the opening OF Mr.. Daniel Herzog's second
ceeson Reserved seats now on sale at Opera
SALE OF FINE SUBURBAN COTTAGE Rysr.
-. cxIInis y an excellent opportunity to OBJ
An desirable home on small payments
Ac0Se naS AL modern conyeniences. See adyt
opm. - 'SPssAea' ~