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The morning times., 1896-04-05
GRAND OPERA soLoIsTs.

Three Famous Singers VIII Appear in
Les Huguenots" Tomorrow Night.
Meyerbeers masterpiece. Les Hugue-
nots," is the opera selected by Mr.. Hin
richs 10 open his Washington scason at
Allen S G rand Opera House Easter Monday
night, April G. The following artists are
cast for the principal roles: Tracey, Doventz,
Fleming GOgDy. PiToia, DeBacker, Lor-
rain, AvcriIl, Saporetti.
Miss Minnie Tracey. the lending dramatic
soprano of the Hnrichs French and ltal-
ian Grand Opera Company, is an American
girl who has spent most OF her life abroad,
where she las been studying under the
leading vocal Instructors OF Europe. She
was born in Albany, y. Y, twenty-siX
years ago. ana made her operate debut in
Geneva. Switzerland, as Valentine. in
LES HuCuenOts," in 1891. She was
selected by Ernest Ryer, the great French
composer TO create the role CT Brunehild,
in ''Sigurd." in America, a distinction that
at once ma rks her as an artist OF exceptional
merit. She is large, graceful and exceed
ingly handsome woman, and is considered
In Europe the coming dramatic soprano
or the operate stage.
NJ Goguy. the leading tenor, VIII also
make his debut In Les Huguenots'' Mon
day night He has never visited America
until this winter. when he was engaged by
Gustav Hmrichs to sing with the company
for winter season in Philadelphia He
made his American debut at the Academy
or Music that city. in Faust on Friday
evening November 15. He has an eXten-
sive repertoire. and his work during the
season In Philadelphia has met with with
Tire most hearty approval and commeuda-
ton from the newspapers OF that city.
Mile. Amelie LoventZ, the charming
French soprano. who will also make her
debut Easter Monday night IS only singing
in this country for n short period by per-
mission OF the directors OF the Grand Opera
House. Paris, the greatest musical temple
in the world. where she Is the leading So
prano She is n very handsome woma n,
and has delightfully."- clear. wIde-rangeti
lyric soprano voice. The repertoire for the
balance OF The first week is as follows:
Tuesday night. Faust" Wednesday. Cav
alleria Rusticana' and "Pagliacci:" Thurs.
day. "Mignou:" Friday, "william Teil;'
Saturday matinee. Faust" and Saturday
plight, 'Il Trovatore.''
The morning times., 1896-04-05
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

1t is q truism that in either hard times
or prosperity people loYe humorous Stage
PERFORMANCES, anu there are Not a lew
lOJu Judges Of the trend OF popular Ieel-
ug VINO Will say That the Audiences OF
lnc tliealerS OF this City are only TO be
attracted by shows that spread JaC hutnur
Gus tnick anu last. II TINS hypothesis De
true, Inen JoVldI Joseph should feel his
Caung and election sttIv at tnc ACaueuy
tomorrow night III a play called - A Gay
OId boy, ludI Is stated 10 De perfect
gale oL mefriment
AR. Hart Iupersonates an old and slightly
sporty Doy, VINO goes Ia giuuy FariS, IInus
ana Ial!S III love with very chic Partisan
CnalteuSe, ana uarries her forthwith.
Too Iale he thinks oI the sttld ana SOBER
circle oil old friends 10 whom size must
be introduced as MS Wife, and in the
process OF begging the question he iauS
Hio all sorts of difficulties,
Miss Carrie DE 5Iar, May Thompson,
Leona AmroSe, Al Leech, and Harry NJ e.
Morse, ana Deyy OF pretty girls aiu MIR.
HarG III his enGeavors 90 auiuse, ana there
is plenty OF good music, pretty COS
tunes, all special scenery, anu a number
OF reuidrkaDIe mechanical Tricks 10 push
the show along.
Tue Governor OF Kentucky viii pay
his respects 10 Washington week from
Monday at the NatiOnaI Theater, the intro
ducIion being made 10y William Ii Crane
who, longing for office, and having grown
tired or being a Senator, tIflS now become a
governor. IL was rhis play that the actor
presented during his recent New York en-
gagement and ii all the good things sad
uI IL are true, then its success need not
be a matter OF wOndermeDt. For five
weeks the comedy held the boards in New
York, and throughout that time its audi
VnCeS are SAID 10 have nightly IN XeC The
capacity OF the Fifth Avenue Thcater.
Philadelphia and Brooklyn also stamped
the work with approval, so il will he seen
that IL Will not come here without good
recommendations.
The morning times., 1896-04-05
OSFOF THE QUEER EST OF LAKES.
A Puzzle TO biologists in the Blue
Grass Region of Kentucky.
ninlairl,lnfi ElntLit.et-

NicholasvIlle, March 27.-Sinkiug Creek,
i'll the northwestern part OF this county, is
not a running stream or creek, as one
would imagine from its name, but it is
large lake, which forms only in the spring
of the year, when thaws and rainfall pro-
duce an oYerabuudancc OF water. The
formation OF lake covering over 200 acres
of land, and sometimes over 800, comes
with the SuddenuesS OF u rise ill the Mis-
sissippi River.
The lake is formed in n hollow entirely
surrounded by gradually inclined hills
of blue grass fields and meadows. These
hills are al first imperceptibe to the eye
on account of the gradual and even slope
of the surrounding country. A closer ex-
animation of the country shows that for
miles around Il all gradually lnclines to the
place where the springtime lake forms, but
the place itself is merely a Sli ghtly rolling
tract of land. over which various fences,
trees and strawberries are seen. As the axe
depends on the rainfall for it's supply Of
water. IT j. larger some years than others,
and has been known TO cover $50 acres of
land aud the water all the way from five
tC thirty feet deep. This body Of water is
a Ycritable Mecca for duck hunters at the
time of the year when ducks pass through
Kentucky on their way TO the Northern
Ia kes.
There is no outlet above the earth in the
way of creek or hollow: there Is no cave
or sink-hoc on any Of the land Which is
covered by water through which the water
may escape; yet within one month this
immense amount of water disappears.
After tue disappearance. the earth. which
is covered. instead Of being wet. marShy
place as is the case of an ordinary spring
time rise in water, is beautiful. fertile,
blue grass vale, over which blooded Ken
tuck stock roam during the summer months
and fattcn on the rich pasturage. No ap-
pcaranCe of Il marsh or water weeds, etc.
is found after the lake has gone.
Exactly what causes the sinking" OF
the lake has never been determined, al
though various biologists have visited the
scene. II Is a well-knuwn fact that quick
silver thrown into pond or lake viii
cause il to soon sink. and it is claimed
that the water forming this lake. as il is
| drained down from the surrounding hills.
| brings with il a composition of some kind
! similar to mercury or quicksilver in its ac-
| tiOn on sinking n lake, and that this is the
| KEY Ia the mystery OF $ mixing Greek.
Most OF the lake when IL e eXistS-iS on the
| farm Of Mr.. j H. BiaCkford, a noted trot-
| ting-horse breeder. Spectators have Wis
| tied Sinking Creek several times With q
view to erecting a hotel and making it a
! summer resort, If they could devise any
! means whereby they could prevent the la ke
| from sinking II is said that another effort
Will be made this spring by a company TO be
formed soon to preserve the lake. and that
! A noted geologfst will watch the forma-
| tiOn and disappearance OF Sinking Creek
with this end 10 view
The morning times., 1896-04-05
MAN AND HIS MASUSCRIPT
Comedian Crane Tells Story of u
Philadelphia Tyro.


Crane is forever having odd experiences
with ambitious playwrights, aud one that
ne takes great delight in telling happened
u short time ago while he was appearing in
Philadelphia. Early Que forenoon the actor
was visited by a tall, gaunt individual, who
brought with him letter OF Introduction
from q prominent man. The actor gave
him a friendly greeting and quickly found
HAT he had a play that he was anxious to
dispose of to the right party, and that right
party was Crane. The actor took the
play and, saying that he would read it,
asked that the author call in the following
morning and he would give him his opinion
of it aud tell him whether he. wanted 1t.
Mr.. Crane read the work and, While he found
1t we'll written, he saw that the author
viewed everything from an enormous micro
scope. To produce ii would simply lac an
impossibiIity. The author came the next
morning, bringing with him, among other
things, a clean shave and an air OF joyous
My dear SIR" said the comedian, ~
find much that is good in your work. but
to produce it you would have to build a
thcater as large as one of the big rail-
road depots in town. Furthermore, to
carry out your ideas would require an
expenditure of several hundred thousand
dollars. and to tell you the truth ] do
not know of anyone in the profession with
capital enough to go into it,
The man seemed not a whit disconcert-
ed. and continued TO smile in his expect
ant way.
Now" continued the actor, 81 have a
few suggestions to offer. Cut out your
naval battle and do away with the bull
fight and"
But he got no further. The man grabbed
his hat and manuscript and boiling for
thedoor shouted: "I'l see you In Ill firsti''
The morning times., 1896-04-05
BUSY DAYS At RIVER VIEW.
Chute Riding VIII Be the Novel At,
traction This Season.

traction This Season.
A small army of workinen are now
employed az RIVER View, The charming
summer resort ON the river, near Fort
Washington, III erecting chute which
will be the great attraction during the
summer months. Chute riding has long
been pastime in England, and the
English press have been teanling with
accounts Of T" chute parties, given by the
princes, dukes, and other nobility.
Chicago and COney Island had chutes last
summer and now Washington is not to be
behind the times, for Capt. l.. s. Randall,
the proprietor of River View, is erecting
chute at cost of $40, 900.
Shooting the chute" will be the amuse-
nlent this SUMMER. Ina gine starting from
platform sixty feet i'll the air, down an
incline in flat bottom boat, to a lake 300
feet away. When the water is reached there
is grand splash but not a drop Of water
comes into the boat no one gets wet and
away skips the boat over the surface OF
the lake until stopped by the boalmen, aI.i
brought back TO the landing. The pas
sengers are taken up TO the top of the
chute from where the start is made, in
elevators, while the boats are hauled up
the Incline by an endless chain.
Capt Randall now has a large force OF
hands at work on the chute" and 1t is
hoped TO have IL ready for operation by
the first of May, when the excursion season
will Open
The lake, which Is 800 feet long. 1T5
feet wide and three feet deep, has been
completed. II will be lighted up by an
independent electric plant, and win be
complete in all its details, so as to give
pleasure to every one. The boats TO be
| used on the chute are now building at
| River View wharf, in this city, and yesterday
| the engines boilers, etc, for the elevators
| and other hosting machinery. were taken
! down to the View and will be put in
| position shortly.
! In addition TO the chute the other
| amusements and the grounds at River
View are being put in thorough order for
| the excursion season.
The morning times., 1896-04-05

Manager Kernan's attraction for Easter
week will be IRWIN Brothers Zig SJc
cialty Company of European and American
Novelties Among the entertainers who
will appear are Cushnlan and HOlComb
the premier American vocal and character
duo; George Fuller Golden. tie positively
original comedian; the celebrated Todd
Judge family, Europe's aCrobatic maryels;
O'Nei and Sutherland. the winsome aero
batic dancers; Howard and Emerson, the
descriptive vocaists. Illustrating the story
of their songs with Stereopticon and calcium
effects: Miss Kitty Nelson, the charming
seriU-Comc; Johnston, davenport and Lor-
ella, the eccentric knOckabout comedy trio;
Moore and Karcher, expert musical artists;
Fisher and Carroll, the Celtic wits, and the
Younger Brotners Irwin. in their latest
European success, entitled Scenes at the
Zoo" introducing the funny dwarf come
dian. Major There will be special
Easter matinee Monday.
The morning times., 1896-04-05
pu,eosDrass and Furnishing.

1t is an invariahle rule OF dress that It
should first attract ny its becomingness,
never by the material or color. Street Co.'S
tune should he so indefinite that Il casual
passer-by would not notice 1t.
so likewise in furnishing. The carpet
should not be conspicuous. Artists declare
that it should be of neutral color. but
warmer tints are preferred by many whose
taste cannot be questioned. The walls
should be used merely as settings for the
pictures. not furnished to draw attention
to themselves as walls.
The morning times., 1896-04-05
Rad for Blondes.

And now il is affirmed that blonde indi-
viduals are diseased; that the physologi-
cal conditions under which she must live
mean struma, n word rather better sound
ing than scrofuIa. but quite as trouble
some. All alcoholic beverages and cpl tcS
concur TO produce generally unhealthy
action upon the skin. it seems, and the
woman of a nervous and sanguine tenn
permanent who makes q habit of drinking
malt and splrituous liquors deliberately con-
spires against her own future. A diet OF
eggs milk, fruit. bread, light broths and
the crustacea should he closely followed.
and aerated and natural spring water
should be the appeasers OF thirst. The in
flammahle blonde is Congestive. gouty. ca
tarrhal and has very little reaCtiye force
from fatigue.
The morning times., 1896-04-05
white Suede Palm Purse.

The latest addition To the list of feminine
knick-knaCks is q natty purse made In
white suede, the wrist strap finished with
n small brass buckle, and light ring OF the
same fastening the purse with spring
snap. Altogether, as regards finish and
general appearance, this little palm purse
is one Of the smartest novelties possible
and charming TO wear with the white
gloves now so much fte fashion: neither
is its hue any ORA whack, as might be at
first supposed, as it only Heeds the applica-
ton of little pipe clay TO make ii quite
new aud fresh hooking. when the effects or
wear are beginning TO tell upon 1t.
The morning times., 1896-04-05

The oId-time admirers of the Stoddard
lectures have evidently much enjoyed the
opportunity to gain welcome Mr.. Stod-
;l;ird as ne has denyered the lectures OF the
past week 10 line audiences ut MetZrfott
Hall For the second week, the first three
evenings Will be devoted 10 the neWly-plan-
ned and prepared lecture OIL NapOeon
BOnaparte, The stirring events and Iatefui
eplsodes III whose career viii bc depicted
ana with the knowledge derived from thor
ough and appreCiatiye study OF the subject.
Il WlllnoI he u XoHGeTeda THAT tnis has proved
on., of the popular successes OF The sea son.
On Thursday Friday and Saturday even
ings OF this week MIR. Sloddard VIII tea Of
the woHdrous experiences which enab lnm
to speak III truth of the "G!ories OF India y
This theme develops rich opportunity for
Illustration, which, IL viii not be doubted,
is fully improved. Next week the close
Of rae season will come with the lecture OF
Japan.
The morning times., 1896-04-05
Care of the Tooth Brush

The CareDf the tOoth brush Is not snTH-
GENTLY observed. In our city houses.
writer properly remarks, they stand in their
cups or hang on their racks above the set
OF toilet DO Tls day and night, absorbing any
disease germs that may be floating about.
They should be washed frequently-at least
about twice a week-in some antiseptic
solution, stTonglsalt and water or bicar-
Donate of sodium and water being two good
and readily provided cleansers. Tooth
washes andpastes should also be kept care
fully covered. o
The morning times., 1896-04-05

ESputa'S Orchestra.
Haley'S Washington Concert Band.
The Madrids.
Washington Sangerbund.
The Apollo Quartette.
The Elite Quartette.
Hon. E. B. Hay.
Mr.. Thomas F. McNulty.
Mr.. J. Leslie G0SSin.
Miss Nae B. WhiteselI.
Miss Mary Helen Howe.
Miss Anita CluSS.
Miss Marie Collins.
Miss Margaret EichOrn.
Miss Constance M. Hurw0rth.
Mr.. William Waldecker.
Mr.. William H. Conley.
Mr.. William H. BrOderick.
Mr.. Frank RebSt0ck.
Mr.. A. c. Delevinge.
Mr.. Raymond F. Cardella.
BOX OFFICE OPEN AT L.
Prices, $1.00, 75c, soc and 2sc.
NO EXTRA CHARGE for Reserved Seats.
The morning times., 1896-04-05

No artists who visit this city are assured
lowe 1aDCr anu hOUGrt later. 1ueIr an
IuaI cnlsd BClntul here VIII open TOMORROW
evening at The haUOnal IueaJer. 1Eey
announce Il Sarltu rtPertOlre Oh shakes
pCaIIaIn anu OliiCr CiSta>IC plays, wnlCn has
uCCu drrdngCu GS IUnUWs: MOnudy usat
shakespeare Immortal love Tragedy,
'hOInrU uuu Jullct.' ms VIII be ue Oniy
performance Oh tnlS play curing jAC en-
EagCInCul. New sCehei and costumes have
l,CUu pIOylucu Tor lnIs pay, oI WINCH Il care
Iui pIcSCHIajOn Is dnhUuuCtu. GClUsInItn )
EOou, OlGCOmCuy, 'SnC stUopSJoJ uu4ucr,
WIlI he Presented Tue Suay evening. Mrs.
IaDcr wIII appear as haJc haruca sIte, aud
Air. TaDer WIu play inc part OF Charles
NARROW. Sheridan hnowlvs faVorltc pIay,
% liz nuuCuDdCkr VIA Dt tie Difl " et.ne y
day evening. Thomas l.. Coleman. Il leSl-
utIII OI VI ashlngtUn, VIII pay SIT Thomas
JuIlOTd. 'As lou Like ~ viii be pre-
>tuIcu Thursday evening, ana the great
matcT's historical urdtud, Henry ~ -
l. aannOunceu 10 riudy evening.
Az The SATURDAY matinee Bulwer'S play,
The Lady OF LyUhs, VIII nc gwen, ana
the engagement VIII close win Shakes
pedrC CUnedy, "IweIIJn Night Anoug
,ne mcInDcrs OI the company are Henry
Meredith, 1hOmas l.. Coleman, Henry
Duugnty, A. B. Price, pousOu l.. mitchell,
Eamdud la wreDct, I1uwIn howard, Euscnla
Mood ward, Mrs. Sol SmIIh, Eda AUerIc.
katherine Wilson and Alice Parks.
Miss Parks Is ii resIurul OF Washington.
The morning times., 1896-04-05

Rob Roy" returns 10 Washington to-
morrow night, opening at the Lafayette
square Opera house. The original cast
w,ll appear, including Juliette Gordon.
Lizzie MacnIcnol, ANNE O'keefe, William
Pruetue, Richard f. Carroll, Joseph Shec-
han, William McLougHliu, Harry Parker,
and others. This VIII probably be Rob
koy's' farewell, for the Whuncys pro-
uuce De hovens new Irish opera next
autumn.
All tue scenery, costumes, stage settings,
etc, Will be DTou ght direct from the
Broadway 1heater, new YORK, where The
company has JusJ CUiLpIrteu It's tuiru
metropolitan engagement and the regular
orchestra OF the company will augment
that OF the house.
Several special features are announced
for the 5UUth performance which occurs
next Thursday evening. Reginald De
Koven, the composer OF Rob Roy
Robin Hood" ana OF many well-know wn
songs, VIII conduct the performance on this
occasion, and from ali indications il will
be a red-letter night In the theatrical
record OF our city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
Chinese New Year.

Again the season has arrived
when the various housekeepers OF
the city are not feeling in especial
ly good spirits, for at various times
today their Chinese cooks, walters
and yardmen will leave for few
DAYS to celebrate with firecrackers
and samshu the beginning OF their
new year. The Chinese will spend
the afternoon in cleaning up and
getting ready for the grand open
ing in the evening. After that 1t
will be one round Of jollifcation
until Sunday.
On Wednesday, from II a. M. te
2 o. m, a reception will be given
by the Chinese United Society IN
their club house on King street
The Hawaiian Band will be in at
tendance.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
Might Have Been a Row.

One small boy, one large CHINA
man and a half-caste young man
came very nearly furnishing an
item for the press last night at
Alakea and Merchant streets.
The little fellow threw stone
which happened to hit the window
and crack a pane of glass in the
Chinaman's store. The Celestial
raised a racket over the matter and
the little fellow got a quarter and
handed it to the Chinaman, but II
was refused because the value OF
the glass was placed five cents
higher.
An argument ensued and the
Chinaman chastised the boy. II
was then the half-caste came III
and rescued the little fellow.
The row was the occasion OF
large crowd gathering. The houses
of the Japanese prostitutes in the
neighborhood were Immediately
emptied of the Migrants who live
with the women.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
THE PROPER TIME

When the most benefit is to be derived
from a good medicine, is early in the
wear. This is the season when the
tired body, weakened organs and nerV-
Gus system yearn for a buildingrup
medicine like Hoods Sarsapar1IIa.
Many wait for the open spring weather
and. in fact, delay giving attention to
their physical condition so long that
long siege of sickness is inevitable.
To rid the system of the impurities &C
cumulated during the winter season,
to purify the blood and to invigorate
the whole system, there is nothing
equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. Don
put it off, but take Hoods Sarsaparllla
now. 1t will do you good. Read the
testimonials published in behalf OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla, all form reliable
grateful people. They tell the story
HoBRoN DRUG Co., wholesale agents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
Art League Reception.

At a recent meeting of the Kilo-
hama Art League, held in the league
rooms, the following persons were
added to the membership list
Mrs. E. Graham, Mrs. w. w. Di-
mond, Messrs. Starkey, j. Marsden
and D. Logan.
Arrangements were made for the
reception Thursday night to W. H.
Hilliard, the artist, and his sister
Mrs. Anna Trumball.
Invitations will be issued for the
affair, which will begin at s o'clock
Mr.. billiard will give short talk
on art musical selections will be
rendered by members of the league
The rooms will be decorated with
representative work of the mem,
bers of the league. The committee
in charge of arrangements are pay
ing a great deal of attention to de-
tail. The affair promises to be
very successful one.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
Police Court Happenings.

In the police court yesterday
Mark Abera was fined So and costs
for assault and battery on zee
Chang, the keeper of a restaurant
on Hotel street.
Three DRINKS paid the usual hne
and looked sad. s..
In the case of Ko Chun' 1or
maintaining and conducting che
50 came. defendant offered no evil
dence. Found guilty and sentenced
70 nav a fine of 800 and costs
n the case of, E. Larsen, for US
inc threatening Language agalnst
bis vile. Mrs. E. Larsen, de1enoa AM
1r1 ordered to furnish bond IN the
s ~,1 Of 5000 that he will not com.
nit an offense of violence agalnss
Mrs Ni,s !" Larsen for the term OF one
year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-11
Chinese Charity.

All Ke, the old Chinaman who
has been lingering about the police
station for the last week or so, IS
still to be found in that vicinity at
all hours of the day and night.
He is in pitiable condition and a
fit subject for investigation by the
Chinese Relief Association.
In conversation with the old
man last night he said, II have no
place to lay my head and no table
that 1 can call my own. The street
is my dwelling place. l am sew
enty-three years of age and as you
see am bent every which way from ire
the effects of rheumatism. This
roaming life is a very hard one on
me who am so decrepit but | see
no help for it. have son on
Hawaii but he has never oHereo
me the least bit of help.
Last Thursday night poor An
Ke fingered about the station
house until midnight and then
being unable to stand the pangs OF
hunger no longer, he said to one o.
the police officers, Il am hungry;
That was enough for the kind
hearted Hawaiian who took the
Chinaman by the arm and escorted
him 70 a restaurant where a square
- ,,,oc ryivoO him,
All Ke will never take money
from anyone for several peopi'
have tried to get him to take s0m'
small change to buy food. All ~
wants is a place to sleep and some
thing to eat. Surely the Chlnese
of the city should ia Ike some actlol
in their countryman's welfare.