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

Tahgelnent hau been made with the holders of the
The Judge advocate announced that the prosecu
ton had nut one witness 10 bring in-Mr. Morton,
OF WheSling, ". Na.-to whom the first set OF nav
vouchers was issued and that he had not VIZ
reached Washington, but would he here Jo-innr-
row. The court then adjourned until tomorrow
amusemeais.
NATIONAL THEATER-A very large audience m
GLIDING the President. Secretary ana Mr., Nc
Culoch. the French Minister and many other dis
tihg'Shed peisonageS. ftlled the National Theater
last night To greet Miss Fanny Davenport in
Fedora" Miss Davenport's impersOnation M
this eNaciing role is the most effective piece 81
acting recently seen In Washington The part
cails into play the most varied emotions and
demands Tor It's proper Interpretation powers OF
the highest order. At every point Miss Davenport
WAS mistress OF her role, and Invested n with ah
sorblng interest The play Itself is masterful in
cohSIr1lctlon possessing all the nice Ingenuity or
lhe french school, and tragic depth no, fire.
quently found In the artistic creations OF that
nationality. Miss Davenport's company is a capable
one, and gave her adequate support Miss Daven-
port was repeatedly called before the curtain. The
stage setting was noticeably good Fedora VIII
run through the week.
ALBAUGHS OPERA HoUsE-Mr. Henry Irvings
reappearance In the role OF Matthias. In 1.-The Bells"
attracted large audience TO this house last night
1.-The King and the Miller was given by members
OF the company as an Introductory piece When
MI. Irving came I'm. shaking the snow from his
hair and clothing. in the first act OF The Bells-
ne was warmly greeted. IL was moment before
he could proceed with his lines, bowng repeatedly
In acknowledgment OF the applause. Then he
again merged AIS own Ia the wcifdy piCt grGSlue
personality OF the haunted Burgomaster which he
delineated with the peculiar force ana striking e.
iectVeneSS which has made IL one OF his most pop
ular roles. The LSceum Theater company gave
nm strong support Mr.. j. Alexander. Christian
acted 18th soldIerly simplicity and force and Miss
Ninifred Emery made Interesting IHlicffe
This evening Mt Irving and Miss Terry appear in
1.-The Merchant OF Venice"
FoRDs OPERA HOUSEWIVES Carrie Swain an
peared at this theatcr last evening in what the
playblilS APPLY term "a new aud startling n!ay~
entitled 3" The Little JOKER by Fred G. MaeIrr
The play Is OF the lur1d type, hut serves TO wcu
display the peculiar abilities NJ Miss Swain. As
chip the young lady commanded the attention ana
applause OF an audience OF fair Dimensions She
possesses strong and pleasing voice, which She
used 10 good effect in several popular songs The
supporting company Is fair The leading man Mr.
Nm. A. l.ackey, Washington boy, made de-
cldedly favorable impression as Gerti Dick, and
Miss Olive West acted The part OF >gIil very well
T" The Little Joker viii run through Tie week
THEATER CoMIQUE.-Ihee entertainment furnished
by the Moore Holmes British novelty company
was all that was promised. and the crowded audi
enoe OF last night ave enthusiastic signs OF deght
Inc tragg family do a most wonderful
DINE MUsEUM.-NgS. E'dJTjBg'ol'S struggle with
her boy he and the English language aoTded great
amusement TO a big audience at this house last
night.
HERzoGs MUsFUM.-Niss Jennie Calef in the
musical burlesque OF Little Muffrts~ entertained
the usual crowded house here last night. She Will
continue during the week.
Mr.. ii. w. BEEcHER Will lecture az Marini's hall
tonight on The Reign OF the Common People"
CONCERT BY MUSICAL PRoDIGIES.-The NetZel's
Children and Miss Linda de Costa. three little mu-
SlclanS, who are said 10 be wondeI fully clever viii
give concert at Marns hall Wednesday evening
The concert Will be patrORlzed by leading society
people. Tickets may be had at Droops.
The RECORD THE SWAIN court martial was
received by the Secretary OF War this afternoon.
RANGE OF THE THERMoNETER.-The following