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The Washington times., 1894-11-25
THE THEATRICAL WEEK.

Joseph Jefferson, long known and long
loved in Washington, drew packed houses at
the National all the week.
Rip Van Wrinkle is so aboluteiy inseparable
from Jefferson that the veteran comedian
played the character every night except
Friday and Saturday, when the double bill OF
"Cricket on the Hearth" and LEND Ne Five
Shillings" was put on.
Mr.. Jefferson's afternoon talk at Metzerott
Hall was a feature of the week. He gave
away the secret of a Comedians success
when he said the art of making other people
laugh was the preservation of ones own
solemnity.
The audiences at the National during the
week were remarkably brilliant assemblages.
Mrs. Cleveland and many other OF the Cabinet
people were drawn to the theater, not only
by the art of the actor but personal acquaint-
ance with the man.
Kate Claxton and Nine. Janauschek, both
stars, filed the Academy during their weeks
engagement. The 1.-Two Orphans" is piece
peculiarly fitted for twin-star cast. The
supporting east was very fair and, OF course,
Claxtou and Janauschek are superlatiye in
their particular lines of work.
The Initial ilaseo of Herrmann's failure to
appear at Albaugh's on Monday night was re-
deemed during the week. His magic is as
potent as ever over those who love tricks OF
legerdermain.
To Nine. Herrmann's assistance is due in
great measure the success of the greatest Of
tricksters. Her beauty in itself is drawing
card aud she is her husbands faithful helper
behind the scenes.
Those who have been privileged to meet
Nine Hermann have the pleasure OF knowing
a lovely woman. She is devoted 10 her home
and her family. and her continual wish is TO
get back to the old homestead on Long
Island.
That powerful melodrama. "Wife for Wife, -
has done we'll at the Bijou. Manager Butler
has learned to have greater faith in melo-
drama than in comedy. He finds that there
is goodly number Of people in Washington
who would rather cry than laugh, rather have
their hair stand on end than have their di-
aphragms shake.
Hopkins Transatlantics. that sterling
organization of specially people. has been
we'll patronized at Manager Herman S Lyceum.
The best acrobatic trio seen here in years is
with the show. The comedy artists in the
company are very clever.
By the way, what large number OF staid
old heads of families one does see at the
Iyceum.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

worthy clergyman's face would have made a
good living-picture representation, entitled
''The Tribulations Of JobI'
''Why, doctor, beg your pardon -
"Right in, come right in, my dear Mrs
Pewtocrat. wasjust -"
''Yes. see you were.'' she replied, coIdly.
''The fact is -"
"Yes, see it is, and 1 think will with
draw"
The next meeting of the sewing circle had a
rich morsel for discussion. The narcotic epi-
sode was gone over time and time again. The
general spirit of the meeting was one of con
demnation, although some Of the younger ele-
ment made bold TO say that minister should
have equal privileges with other men.
At many dinner tables that evening further
comments were made on the unfortunate mat
ter. The Rev. DR.. - had several strong
supporters among heads of families, but that
was only his misfortune, for the good wives
foresaw what shocking example of indUl-
gence would be quoted against them in future
family arguments on the burning question of
nicotine.
And so the thing went on. When the pastor
would come suddenly upon little group of
women who stopped their discussion when he
approached, he knew what it meant and
groaned inwardly. The tension grew terrible.
Thanksgiving Day, 1893. arrived. The
pastors family had completed splendid
placency whose only drawback was the
memory of that cigar and the desire for
another as good, for you see he never touched
the weed since it got him into trouble
About o'clock there was ring at the door
and-a party of gentlemen sent up theirIcards
to the study. The minister scanned them
anxiously; then his heart was filed with mis-
givings. Those cards contained :he names OF
the pillars of MS church. He wenI down TO
the reception-room like a culprit.
"Can we see you alone in your study, doe
tor?'' inquired Mr.. Pewtocrat.
The pastor nodded an affirmative and lead
the way, meanwhile mentally determining to
resign before they got a chance to ask him to
do so.
''We called, doctor, to express our admira-
ton of the hberality OF your personal con-
duct" Mr.. Pewtocrat was the spokesman.
''You see, We appreciate a minister who
smokes, and we believe that he is much better
fitted to tend the spiritual wants Of his par
ishioners than one who condemns an enjoy
ment that he has never experienced. We
with the sweep OF hand that could sign q
check for thousands, I'VE represent major
ity Of the hoard of trustees and we bave
come to tell you that your annual salary has
been increased thousand dollars. In addt-
ton, wish to offer you personal mementc
of our visit
Mr. Pewtocrat drew square paper pack
age from his overcoat and laid it on the table
Then they filed out. but Mr.. Pewtoerat
paused moment with his hand on the door.
Remember, doctor, you have the men
with you" he said.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
VignetteS Of Washington.

The scene Of the episode was pastors
study in the Northwest section. That is, the
episode occurred there, but the results rippIed
away in far-reaehing circles until they en-
braced the congregation of the church with
which this particular pastors study is aftili-
ated.
Rev. DR.. - had his feet on the study
table and fragrant weed between his teeth.
when a gentle rap echoed through the study
door. 1t sounded exactly like the thought
fully soft announcement of the pastors wife,
when the material woman called the spiritual
man to the dinner table.
"Come in,' he said, and a cloud Of smoke
followed the words out of the mouth of the
leader OF his flock.
Now, the Rev. DR.. was entirely willing
that Mrs. Rev. DR.. - should see MIN in the
act of enjoying this experience of the flesh,
but he was exceedingly unwilling that the
matter should become known in the eongres
cation.
When, therefore, a particularly pious mem
Der of the church sewing circle, also teacher
in the Sunday-sehool, also teacher OF the
teachers class, also wife OF one Of the wealth
lest pew renters, walked into the room, the
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
..The Curse of the County,

There are Cinnamon In New Zealand and
there, as in some other countries, they are
looked upon as intruders, especially by men
who are themselves but Indifferent citizenst
Two gentlemen were the only inside passen-
gers OF Il coach on q wet day, till at road
side hotel the landlord came out to accost the
driver
Have you room in the coach for a gentle
man?" he inquired, in a tone OF some solici-
tude.
That depends" answered the driver, who
knew the country pretty well. ''Is your gen
tleman drunk?'
We'll. not exactly" said the landlord.
"Hes getting over it."
'All right" said the driver, 'heave him in.
We can always make room for an extra
prodigal."
The prodigal turned out TO be a miner
whose condition fully justified the drivers
cautious inquiry. Soon he fell into a tipsy
sleep, from which he did not waken even
when an unassuming Chinaman entered and
took seat beside him.
BY and by, however, he reused himself.
looked round in droWsy way and caught
sight of the celestial At once he brought
his horny palm down upon the English gen
tleman's knee and, in q confidential, inebri-
ated whisper, said, pointing to the China
man:
1.-The cursh of the country
The Englishman thought it a comical in
cideut, and more comical still when, at the
end OF the route, the Chinaman paid his
fare like Christian while the miner, hav-
ing spent all his money for drink, was
obliged 10 leave his ''swag' with the driver
in lieu of payment.-Youths Companion.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
How Docs Slang IrayeI2

How does slang travel so quickly and mys
teriously from one end Of the country to the
other? II must be bacillus with powers of
reproduction more wonderful than any species
yet examined in meteorological laboratories,
and more malignant than any disease germ
known to medical science.
We can understand the rapid spread of
news, when fortune day is spent for this
very purpose, but no one pays for transmit
ting slang from New York TO San Francisco.
We know how the fashions manage to ap-
pear simultaneously in every civilized quar-
ter of the globe, but no one makes diagrams
of new phrases in the vernacular, sending
the sheets out regularly 10 subscribers after
the manner of fashion publishers.
Even the popular song has comprehend
Bile method of getting about travelling as it
does with the minstrel company and the va
riety artist. but wherever these itinerants go
they find the newest bit of slang has arrived
aud registered before them. The newspapers
seldom PRINT it-never until it is old, the ex-
press companies do not carry it, and the sort
of people who use It most are least able to
buy long-distance railway tickets.
Besides the theory mentioned above have
two others equally probable. One, that slang
is carried from place to place by tramps, who
have plenty of leisure to devote to the pur-
pose; the other. that night operators beguile
the tedium OF their employment by sending
over the wires any taking novelties in con-
temporary English which they may have
heard during the day.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

The paper package was box of magnifi-
cent "Perfectos."
Ogram's the other morning (aBout o'clock,
and the subject of racing was under discus
sion out Of compliment to the presence Of
Jockey English, who held the seat Of honor
for the evening.
English told a story. The difficult phrase
ology of the turf figured in it so strongly that
it will be more clearly understood In simple
statement.
He was in the paddock at Sheepshead Bay
one day when a well-dressed stranger ap-
preached and asked for the Jockeys selection
on the next race English named horse
that he thought would win, barring accidents
The. horse did win, and the jockey was
rewarded with hundred dollar note. The
stranger left his name and address, and asked
English to telegraph when he ''knew any
thing"
Many weeks passed. English faithfully
teIegraphed, his things went through every
time. But nothing was heard from the
stranger. Meanwhile the jockey had been
riding at many tracks and finally got around
to Brighton. Late one afternoon another
jockey brought him note from his best girl,
saying that she and her brother and girl
friend were at Coney Island.
Now although the fare down to Coney was
only SIX cents, English didn't happen to have
the price on his person at that particular
time His employer would not lend him a
cent for fear the little fellow would not show
up the next day. Everyone else around the
stables seemed to be "dead broke and Eng
lish was in despair. At this juneture letter
was handed him.
He tore it open and several 500 notes fell
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

some of the lower element put their offspring
to very forcibly the other day by the actions OF
two little ones, one aged three and the other
one just beginning to walk. They were tod,
ding down D street near Seventh, the elder
leading the way and the younger carrying il
her hand tin bucket.
saw the pair enter a saloon, and wishing
TO see if they could purchase liquor waited
a momenE until they came out. The smaller
child still held in her hand the bucket, which
was row half full of the amber fluid, and the
elder was making childish efforts TO keep hel
from spiiling it. They disappeared INTO
slop-shop nearby, where they were probably
rewarded by portion Of the liquor.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

also adds, alt won't do a thing to you but
turn your liver over" After this classical
announcement the public will no doubt rush
to see crush City,"
"South Before the War;" with eighty people
in the cast-"count 'em''-is being presented
at the Bijou. Next week w. F. Hoey comes
to this house in "Flams."
William Gillette follows 1.-THE New Boy" at
the Standard on the 26th in 'Too Much john
SON.
The local managers are shouting, "Thank
goodness, the horse show is over"
NANCY SYKES.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

nown which he achieved as the leader for so
many years of the United States Marine Band.
This great band will be heard at Metzerotfs
Music Hall, December II, afternoon and
evening.
Joint stars in the theatrical profession are
quite the thing nowadays. Next season
company with three stars is to make its ap-
pearance. Charles b. Hanford, OF Washing
ton Elihu R. Spencer, and Miss Nora o'Brlen
will tour the country. MIR. Hanford will be-
gin active preparations this week for next
season. Miss O'Brien is a Baltimore lady,
eighteen years old and pretty. She made
her first appearance on any stage last August
in Baltimore as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet. !"
Mr.. Hanford promises special scenery,for each
play good company, and every attention to
detail
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
nrew the Line somewhere

He was manifestly perturbed and hurt.
81 do not see enough of you" he insisted.
Coldly she looked her flance in the eye.
"If you think"
There was that about her manner which
carried conviction.
"I-I'm going to wear boomers just to
please you you're much mistaken, so there. I"
Detroit Tribune.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
No TEMPTATION to Fib.

Iie?'' asked little Willie.
mo, DEAR" said his mother, why do yoI
ask?''
II was JUS thinkin'," said little Willie
f'that his mother must have been mighty
poor hand at putin up preserves or else she
always kept 'em locked up where Georg
couldn't get at 'em- -"-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
where the Toothpicks Go.

Mrs. Wickwire-Goo there are fifty
two carloads of toothpicks turned out in this
country every year. / wonder who uses all of
them?
Mr.. Wickwire-About fifty carloads OF
them slip down into the lining of fellows
vests, guess. Indianapolis journal.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
Aoneer FelIow. Dickens.

''Dis feller Dickens must be a queer Gus
toner, - said Raggles. Il see him advertisia'
in all de book shops, Dickens works for 81.
1 wouldn't work for 10."-Judse.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
ACo.Operatiye lob

''Yes, we preserved lot of fruit last sum-
mer," said Mr.. Wickwire to. the visitor.
"We?" said Mrs. Wickwire in surprise. ~
did every bit of the work myself"
''Yes, you cooked and canned the fruit, my
dear, but you must not forget that had to
put up the sugar. r."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
d-VS
Can't Believe Miracles

Elder Berry-Joblots tells me he still has
serious doubts about the miracles.
DR.. Thirdly-Why should he have?
Elder Berry-He can't get over the fact that
the witnesses to them were mostly fishermen.
New York World.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
The Fin de Siecls Girl.

He Cooking at his watch)-Ten o'clock
She Gin surprise) Ten? That's my bed
time. I'm sorry but IN have to leave you
Don't hurry if you don't wish. only be care
ful to close the front door when you so out
New York Press.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
NJ / nndnn Iirncs So.

"Ihe effects produced are simply astounding
and approach the miraculous. The immense
audience left the han fairly stunned and bewil-
Cered by the almost incOmprehensible nature Of
the manifestations
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

Val BIstz 'sWiensr' Beer is for sale by al thf
leading grocers and restaurants T. II. Finlsi
& Son, sole distributing agents.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
A Murder Avenged

'The conviction of John DAILY for the murder
OF his wife was due 10 the ClairvOyant Visions of
Mrs. Baldwin, who gave all the particulars that
LED 70 his arrest cope Tolrn lAJricI), Argus
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
COMING TO THB THEATERS.

Charles H. Hoyt's ga Temperance Town"
will be seen again inthis city at the New Ma
tional Theater this week. "a Temperance
Town. - like the rest of Mr.. Hoyt's plays, is a
satire. 1t has more comedy than anything
else with here and there touch of pathos.
1t tells story that is rational and presents
side OF the prohibition movement that has
never before, as far rs known, been put upon
the stage. The temperance town is situated
in Vermont and the local option law is in
force. The town drunkard. Mink Jones, Is a
delightful character and permeates the whole
play with his unique personality. The plot is
based upon an actual fact from the jurispru-
dence OF Vermont. Christmas Day, 1880,
George f. Kibling was sentenced by Judge i.
II. Thompson to be imprisoned for 81, ,9221l
days, or proximate fifty years, in the Vermont
State prison for selling liquor. The piece
will be produced here with select cast headed
by l.. Il. Stockwell and Lee Harrison, the pro-
duction being the same as when at the Acad-
emy year ago.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

No Thanksgiving dinner will be complete
without Val Blatz wiener" Beer. Order in time
and avoid the rush.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
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Admission sl-Ou, t5C, JOc and 25c.
Seats can be reserved At MetZerott Music Store
without extra charge. Doors open at 7:30 p. m
Commence att O'Clock sharp Late coBiers lrfE
miss a Cery important part Of he entertainment
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
The ENcirernenf in India

Professor Baldwins strange demonstrations
caused such bewilderment IN the Orient that he
was everywhere known as -'Ihe Great White
Mahatma," or Master of Miracle Workers"
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

"The Span OF Life" an English melodrama
that has created considerable comment wher-
ever presented, comes to Buffers New Bijou
Theater this week
The story of the play is laid in England and
Africa. but begins on the coast of Devonshire,
and, briefly. is that of the persecution of a
young woman and her lover by the woman's
cousin, who desires to become possessed or
her fortune. and to obtain which he stoops to
all sorts of villainv
The play is handsomely staged The ''span
OF life" scene is the crowning one, but excel
lent in its way is also the one outside the
lighthouse. The scenes are highly artistic
examples of fine stage pictures.
G. A. Sampson, who claims to be the
strongest man on earth, will return to the
Lyceum next week at the head of Fred Wald-
mann's Own Speciality Company. Sampson
since his appearance here has added many
new and marvellous feats OF strength to his
already remarkable performance. He is in
possession of the World Fair champion
medal, which declares him to be the strongest
man in the world. Other well-known artists,
whose names appear on the programme. are
Mile. Otille. from the Follies Bergere, Paris;
the olympia Quartet in their military comedy
sketch, Independent Blues" Richmond and
Glenroy, the comedy boomers; the Patterson
Brothers, acrobats par excellence; Magee and
Crlmmlns, eccentric comedians; Binns and
Binns, in their novel musical act, and James
Cullen, the author'o of popular parodies. The
performance will conclude with "After the
Ball" There viii be matinees Tuesday.
Thursday Thanksgiving Day), and Satur-
day.
Sousa's Concert Band has achieved such
perfection under the guidance of its famous
director, John Philip Sousa, that it has
jumped into public favor wherever it has ap-
peared. The band is a new departure in mill
tary music, and accomplishes results of pre-
cision, expression and refinement, rarely, if
ever, achieved in this department of musical
art. And Mr.. Sousa, having had placed be-
lore him body of musicians selected solely
with reference to their uncommon artistic
ability, has certainly added greatly to the re-
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

The lecture to be given December 5 at
Metzerott Hall, by Walter Damrosch. Is some
thing unique. Mr.. Damrosch worked out
some years ago this idea OF illustrating at the
piano what he had to say about music. lie
applied it in a series of lectures which he de-
livered to fashionable audiences in several of
the large cities. But as the young conductors
work in other directions increased, he was
obliged to decline engagements to lecture
until this season, he consented TO write
general lecture on the subject of Wagner's
music and this lecture he Will deliver for the
first time at Me,zerott Hall. Seats will be on
sale at Metzerott's tomorrow.
One OF the most effective numbers at the
Philharmonic Club concert last Thursday
night was concerto for violin, composed by
Divide Musin. 1t was especially appropriate
that this number should be on the Phil
harmonic programme. as Mr.. AIusin himself
will be here December 13 in his annual con-
cert. which is one OF the events OF the musical
season here. MIR. 1Iusin brings with him this
year Annie Louise Musin. the well-known
soprano; Bessie BOnsall, fine aontralto and
an excellent reader; Fred Elliott, tenor, and
Edward Scharff. pianist and musical director
Mr.. Musins season, up to this time, has been
most successful.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

The Mother, OF Course.
First Judge (baby show)-Who is the
mother Of that squally brat?
Second Judge Mrs. Uppish, think
heard her speak of him as cunning. "cute ''
and sweet. New York Weekly.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

Miss Olga Nethersole, under the manage
ment OF Marcus r. Mayer, viii make her first
appearance in this city oD Monday evening.
December 3, at Albaughs Opera House
Camille, in which character she will make
her first appearance here is a Camille OF
her own creation, she having for the first
time personated the role at PaImers Theater
New York. Miss Nethersole viii be supported
by the following well-known artists: Maurice
Barrymore. George Nash, John Blackstone,
J. Valentine, Miss Virginia Graves. J. H.
Barnes, Grant Stewart, J. G. Saville. Miss E.
J. Phillips, Miss Ethel Madison, and Miss
Marion Grey.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

The annual benefit of Washington Lodge
of Elks will take place at the New National
Theater tomorrow night. This is one OF the
most charitable institutions in the city, and
well worthy OF the patronage which it always
receives. The local lodge during its twelve
years Of existence has expended in the cause
of charity alone S23 246, 600.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25

kilograms and playing the tips. Iplayed ths
last one myself, and played it strong. In
closed Is your share"
II went down TO Coney Island in short or
der" continued English, ''and the whole day
didn't cost me brownie"
''How's that" inquired the doctor, presid-
ing officer Of the R. S. club.
Nobody could change q bill with two
ciphers on its tall
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
In Great Britain and Europc

He created perfect furore appearing twice by
command before the Prince ~ HdicS and Royal
Family at the Palaces OF Sandringham and Marl-
borough House.
The Washington times., 1894-11-25
The psvehie Eutertainment
The Rosicrucian somnomancv.

he EOSicruciau SOmnOmancy.
Is form Of CIGiryoyGnt Trance-Yision such as
has never before been developed by human be-
lugs- ID is impossible TO conceive without he
ing present. the fai0test idea Of the strange, un-
canny, eerie feeling that peryades the audience
during this mHnifestiOn.