Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-11

and the vessels that ply on them, to secure his
available as he ana nd ON he aec
coast, and have them conveyed to u certain
point. There being no declaration of war now
between England and Russia the service could
De performed without violation of friendly rela-
tons and without the officers resigning from
Inc navy. In case war should be declared, how
ever, it would cost him his commission, aud it
Is a question whether the game is worth the
candle.
Amusements.
FORD'S OPERA HoUSE.-N1r D. G. Boucicault
and Miss Nina Boucicault, son and daughter of
Mr.; Dion Boucicault, who will support the latter
in his engagement at Fords next week, are
said to display no little OF the ability as an
actor which the ir father possesses. Miss Bouci-
c e Is said to be very sweet and engaging
tress, is also a member of the company. Mr..
Boucicault and his plays need neither intro
welcome The engagement begins with pre-
sentation Of the popular Irish play, 'The Col
!. ALBAUGH's OPERA HoUsE.-The spectacular
drama OF ''Sieba," which will be at Albaughs
Opera house all next week, is founded on the
German legend of the Seven Ravens The seven
brothers of Siebd had been changed into ravens,
and only on condition that she remain silent
for seven years would they be restored to human
task for woman will be illustrated next week
by kiralfy's combination. Among the actors
in the company are Miss Helen Tracy, Miss
Mile. Carnis and Mile. De Rosa lead the ballet.
The piece will be put on in the usual elaborate
style of the kiralfy spectacles.
MODERN LIFE IN PALESTINE.-At Marini's
hail. Monday evening, for the benefit of the
Mems mission Of Epiphany church, Miss Won
Finkelstein, will lecture on "Modern Life in
Palestine" These lectures are said to be very
entertaining.
HERzOGs MusEuM.-The attraction at this
house next week will be Rice's Surprise Party
in the laughable absurdity of Pop" This is a
very amusing melange of singing, dancing and
present 1t contains among its members John
1nce, G. L. Harris, Fred Mayer, Hattie Starr,
DIME MUsEUM.-The Wallace-Villa company,
who scored such success at Barton e. LOgan's
Museum at the begnnng Of the year
double bill, "Tat; or, a Wild Blade" and John
Brougham's musical burlesque Of "Pocahon-
tas."
NINE. JULIE RIvE-KING, the well-known and
popular pianist, will give piano recital at the
Congregational church Friday evening, April
u. The vocal numbers will be by the st. Cecilia
Quartette. Seats sale at Ellis.
THE THEODORE THOMAS CONCERTS at AL
the first magnitude and there will undoubtedly
be great rush for seats. These are already on
sale at Brentanos.
THEATER CoMIoUE.-The manager of the
Comique assures his patrons that next week he
will give them one of the best shows of the sea-
son; Inc performers ncl f.s Nay Aa an
and Costteta and Forester and Byers. The
after-piece bears the significant title of "a Bag
Dominick Mccartney, the pugilist, and hopes
to have him here in a sparring exhibition
shortly
Ex-CoLLECToR Platter ARREsTED.-Last
evening Mr.. Juhraus, of the marshals office,
arrested Nelson Platter, late internal revenue
collector at Corpus Christi, Tex, who is charged
with the ENLIGHTENMENT Of over 81 700. He was
taken before United States Commissioner
Bundy and will have bearing next week.
JUDGE SMELL WARNS WIFE BEATER.--
In the Police Court this morning heavy built
colCred man. named Paige Baylor, was charged
with making threats of PERSONAL violence to-
wards his wife, Martha, who is a small. delicate
looking woman. She testified to being abused
by her husband, and the judge said: You are
a great big man, and ought to be ashamed of
yourself to threaten a small woman like your
o 20 Sm ory
send him home' His personal bonds were ac-
copied, and he was warned that repetition of
the otfense would work more serious conse-
Quences.
A DIVORCE SUIT DIscoNTINUED.-A New
furnbull has discontinued the petition filed
there for divorce from her husband, Henry
Turnbuli The petition alleged n0,n-supp9rt
partment clerk in this city, while the petitioner
has an extensive establishment in Newport and
q large income.
THE "EvENING CRITIC" CHANGES HANDS,
Messrs. Haliet Kilbourn, w. Scott Towers, and
Il. II. Sylvester have purchased the controlling
interest in the Evening Critic. The paper will
be issued under the new management for the
first time on Monday. Major Sylvester, who
years, will be editor, and Mr. Towers will have
charge of the business department. Mr. Kill
bourn will be president and general manager.
CHURCH OFFICERS ELEcTED.-At the annual
meeting of the Washington Society of the New
Jerusalem tSwedenborgian) the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year were chosen: 4. D.
Mussey, secretary; JOB Barnard, treasurer; c.
=. keefer, superintendent OF Sunday school; J.
F; Tyrrell auditor Y. r r. Hunt and John B.
W. NJ. STEELE, A. French, II. G. Spencer, r. B.
Donaldson, j. Hitz and ]. w. Hunt, additional
past year the church debt has been reduced to
1900, and there are subscriptions and some
money on hand, which will reduce it some
$500 more.
BASE BALL.-The Providence had out their
strongest battery yesterday, and succeeded in
being s to 2. The game was a very Interesting
one. The Buffalos play the Nationals to-day.
RANGE OF THE THERMoMETER.-Thefo follow
ing were the readings at the signal Office to-day:
a. M, 344; a. m, 35.5; LA. M, 1915; 2p.
m.sS8.2.
lIGEN. HAzEN's CAsE-The President will
probably take action in the Hazen courtmar-
tial case either to-day or Monday. The
Secretary Of War now has the record Of the
case under consideration, and it is understood
is engaged In preparing repremand for Gen.
Hazen to be issued in general orders in &C
cordance with the sentence Of the courtlnar-
tial.
CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTION TO THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT.-A contribution of $5 to the
conscience fund has been received at the Navy
department from Boston. This is the first con-
science money known to have been sent to the
Navy department.
Washington Division, No. 1, Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias, met at their armOry last
knight commander, Harry Coggins; lieutenant
commander, R. T. Whiting; herald, A. NJ Cronk.
MRS McCARTHY.s PLEASANT SURPRISE
Mr.. DennisA. Mccarthy, of the Quartermasters
department., died in this city about q month
ago. Letters Of administration were Issued to
his widow. Mrs. Ann Mccarthy. 1t was found
that he had q box in the Safe Deposit Co. This
morning the box was opened. The contents
proved, to the great surprise and JOY of the
widow, to consist Of SO GAO principally in U. 6.
bonds.
AN OLD SPEECH BY THE NEW MINISTER TO
RoafE.-The appointment OF MI. Anthony M.
Kelley, OF Richmond, Va, as American minis
ter TO Rome, has been used an occasion for re-
vtvtng speech made by Mr.. Kelley there on
January ID, 1871. When chairman of the
committee on resolutions at q mass meeting
held IN the cathedral to protest against the ao-
ton OF KING Victor Emanuel in forcibly occu.
triumphed when King Victor Emanuel crossed
the Roman frontier was the cause of the social
lists and tnadels Of Geneva, no more, no less. It
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