Evening star., 1886-11-23

THE PROSPECT OF A FREE BRIDGE.
Action Of the Meeting In Alexandria
Yesterday.
The action of the called meeting of the Alex
andria Canal company was reported in a spe-
cial dispatch to yesterdays STAR The follow
ing is detailed report of the proceedings:
Mr. ]. M. johnson introd uced q resolution
ratifying and confirming the contract made the
18th of October, 1886. between the directors of
| the Alexandria Canal company and the direct
ors of the Alexandria Canal and Bridge COM
pany, which was adopted by a unanimous vote.
The contract referred TO- and which is made
part of the resolution, provides that both of the
States government, conveying to it the Aque-
duct bridge and the approaches thereto, to be
used by the government as free bridge, as
provided TOR in the act passed by Congress on
June 21, 1886. The purchase price, $3.50
is to be paid to the Alexandria Canal Railroad
and Bridge company, out of which that COM
pany is required to pay all outstanding judg-
ments against the Alexandria Canal company.
The lease To Wells, Qugey and DUNCAN, now
held in trust for the Alexandria Canal, Rail-
road and Bridge company, is to be cancelled,
| and the privileges granted thereby shall revert
lawfully leased by the Canal company to vari-
Gus parties, including property at Rosslyn and
A resolution offered by Mayor Smoot was also
| unanimously adopted, requesting the directors
of the Canal company to unite with the direct
| ors of the Canal and Bridge company in the ex-
ecution OF the deed to the government.
1t having been suggested that 1T would be
proper that the Alexandria canal company
should meet at an early day to determine what
should be done with the remainder of the canal,
Gen. Wells suggested that as the conveyance to
the United States would not be completed by
the 22d OF December, the next meeting OF the
stockholders should take place subsequent to
pany adjourn until The 2:Sd of December next.
This action cuts in twain the Alexandria canal,
gives the aqueduct to the lessees. who will at
once sell it to the United States Tor free bridge,
and leaves the nine miles in Virginia to the
canal company without water to I'LL it.
Amusements.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The bright dress uni
forms OF the Light Infantry corps, which at
tended in body the opening performance of
Miss Minnie Maddern and her company. gave
II brilliant appearance to the National theater
last night. The Infantry further signalized its
regard TOR Miss Maddern, who is an honorary
member of the company, by presenting her
during the evening with several fine floral
pieces and by leading in the generous applause.
Caprice is i'll its way pretty and fairly inter-
estng play, not remarkable for dramatic
strength nor artistic construction, and still less
for originality, but not without some quite at
tractive features. The story is the old one OF an
unequal marriage, the interest OF the play CEN
tering largely in Miss Madderns personation
OF Mercy, a sort of etherealiZed tomboy charac-
ter given to violent, unsuccessful and not al
ways humorous struggles with the English lam
guage. Still the perSonatiOn is wOmanly and
winning on the whole, and in the third act she
has an opportunity to touch the hearts of her
audience by some very pathetic touches. Mr..
piece OF work, and Mr.. T. j. HerndOn as JethrO
Barter excited no little merriment. Miss Odette
Tyler made q clever Edith. The scenery, which
was all prepared by the artistic force OF the Ma
tional theater, was fine throughout and re-
hected credit on the management OF the house.
ALBAUGH'S OPERA HoUSE.-That Miss Mag
gle Mitchell was welcomed with genuine
warmth in the role of FdnchOn at this house last
night, goes without saying. Her audiences are
hni 10 in
something OF the nature of personal regard for
the little woman who has SO long charmed and
OF her impersonations. There is no more IA
millar character on the American stage than
Miss Mitchelfs Fdnchon, and the tact that after
many seasons OF representation 1t still keeps its
place In public favor, proves its genuine worth.
Miss Mitchell has with her satisfactory sup
porting company. Mr.. Charles Abbott was
manly and pleasing Landry Mr.. McClannin
as Father Bdrbeaud. and Mrs. Van Deeren as
Mother Fddet, were also good.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER,-The numerous
patrons OF the BijOu were we'll entertained last
night by MIR. Edwin Archer and his company
which was enacted with vigOr and Intelligence.
MIR. Archer is promising actor and has sur
rounded himself with q credtable company.
HERZoG 5 OPERA HOUSE.-Mr. Frank E.
Aiken has for some years been a favorite with
a large class OF theater-goers, and he and his
company were well received last night in the
thrilling drama Against the Stream"
kERNAN'S THEATER.-The three shows
which this week have united their strength at
surfeit of good things: The program is ex-
tensive and diversified and seemed to give
great satisfaction throughout.
DIME MUSEUM.-Miss Ethel Tucker began
her week engagement at this house last night
in the play OF "Queena,' the incidents of
which deeply interested the audience and re.
ce1ved many rounds OF applause. Miss Tucker
is a clever actress.
THE PASoRAMA continues to be the resort of
thrOngs OF people, who are both surprised and
delighted by the beautiful picture OF the second
battle OF Bull Run.
WILLARD HALL.-Prof. Carpenter will con.
tinue TO give his mesmerc exhibitions at Will
lard hall during this week.
A MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be given at
the National Rifles armOry this evening by
Miss hammond and her pupils assisted by the
Marine band under the direction of Professor
SOusa.
ROBBERIES REPORTED.-Wanstall& Il Bro 81 8
10Th street, report stolen from one OF their car
rlages two robes, worth $lS. George Il. Bailey,
4.6 pennsylvania avenue, reports stolen from
his house yesterday afternoon overcoat, two
handkerchiefs and pair OF gloves; value $40.
Henry Sartaux, 62o u street, reports the theft
OF u clock worth $40
On TRIAL FOR CoNsPIRACY-To-day in the
Criminal Court, Judge Macarthur, the case of
Ludwell Gunnell and John II. Adriaans in
dicted for conspiracy in connection with the
abstraction OF stamps from the Patent office
was placed on trial. Dstrict-Attorney Worth
ington for the government, and Messrs w. A.
Cook and c. NJ Smith for the defense.
THE JAPANESE sALE.-Notwithstanding the
rain the commencement OF the sale at bowl.
iDg's, 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue
this morning was largely attended, and many
of the elegant articles sold went far below the
expectation OF the owner. The sale will be re-
sumed Tomorrow at the hours as advertised
IL a. m. and 3 p. M, and again ON Friday at
the same hours.
The Woman Slayer Still Safe
ALL NEWS FAIL TO REVEAL THE MURDERER OF
EMMA PEARSON.
That man in the light overcoat who has been
several times mentioned in connection with
the mysterious murder of Emma Pearson be-
tween Hills Grove and Pontiac, X. l., has been
found One of the stories concerning him was
that Oh the day OF Emma Pearson's disappear
ance a man in a light express wagon and wear
ing Il light overcoat overlook Il Miss LoOmis on
the road where the murder is supposed to have
taken place, and asked her to take ride, which
invitation she declined. The name OF this man
is Edwin L. Moon, and he resides very near
Hills Grove. He frankly admitted to the coro-
ner Friday evening that he was the person who
spoke to the Loomis girl and asked her to ride
with him. He did not know her then and
would not now. At that time he was on his
way To his brothers house to take him to his
own residence, and it is in proof that he did
that very thing. Alter Miss Loomis turned
away he drove on, and says that he cannot
recOiiect seeing person or persons lettering