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The evening times., 1896-12-12

AT the Academy OF Music Monday even
ing production new to this city Will
be given Its fir 1t performance, and, from
the many favorable reports Which have pre-
ceded IL from the East, 1t is safe to pre-
dict very funny farce comedy. IL is Il
new style OF farce, and is not made up OF a
lot OF speciaities, but possesses IA clever
story and one that interests. The Nancy
Hanks" Which is The title, is not Lo rse
but a salted gold mine.
1t was written by Frank Tannehill, ir
The story tells Of a rich Frenchman VINO
was unfortunate n having lot OF money.
He comes TO America, and, falling into
the hands of some needy spectators is
sold The Nancy Hanks" gold mine, in
which he invests all his money Like
other mines in history, all tie wealth in
II tur ms out To be what he has put into 1t,
and he awakcs to find himself Il pauper
AT loss what to do. he accepts the Of
FER OF new acquaintance, an actor, t.
start with him a school of acting, and
from this time on his troubles come as
thick as can be imagined.
Mr. Martinett appeals as a French
Spectator in gold mines, a vaudeville
artist, female in distress, and sings two
OF has charming songs. as 10 other artist
can. The cast is an excellent one. and in
cludes, besides Mr.. Martinetti, Frank Tan
n.liiil. Jr., who plays the paIt of the actor
with excellent results; Louise Muldener, one
OF thc Desu character actresses on the
stage; E. S. NJ Grey, Carrie Radcliffe, Stu
art Robson's former leading lady; Thomas
II. Burns, Lillian Florence Wickes and
others OF equal value in their respective
parts.
The evening times., 1896-12-12
ss-CoNsuLTATIoN FREE. "a

some bird on hand throughout the theat-
rical season, and they are ready ut Il mo-
ment's notice To forward the Shore Acres
turkey.
The late Eugene Field was warm per
sonal friend OF Mr.. Hernc, and they often
visited each other. on one occa sion Mr..
Field in vitcd Mr.. Herne To Sunday
dinner, as he wanted him to meet snnle
OF his Chicago friends. IL was during the
winter, ana AIRS. Field made special prepa-
rations for the event. Everything went
along nicely until they brought in a mag
niIicent roast turkey, when the guests Ill
began 10 laugh most uproarousy. Mrs
Field joined in the merriinent AS soon as
she learned what they We're laughing
about. Mr.. Herne lined that day ON cold
roast beef, which he took i'll preference
TO Feast turkey.
The evening times., 1896-12-12
FANCY SKATING FAD.
Everybody Is Learning Intricat
Steps at the Ice Palace.


Steps at the Ice Palace.
With the confidence that comes from a
knowledge of the rudiments of ice skating
comes a desire to learn the intricate steps
of sO-called fancy skating.
Skating as a fine art is no longer the
attainment of few and this is undoubt-
ediy due to the impetus given the sport by
the ope ming of scores OF magnificent rinks
in different parts of the country.
The long rolls and the strokes on the
outer and inner edge with circles and
loops have become as common as the sim
pie strokes in straightaway skating. and
this season will in all probability see a
great deal OF fancy work attempted by
those who have not been suspected up TO
this time of ihaving any desire to excel In
that direction.
Com bined'' skating will be practiced at
all of the big rinks in the country this
winter. as well as here in Washington. ut
the magnificent ice palace at Convention
Hall. 1t will bring into play such move
ments as the ''sea gull the ..opera
swing," and the waltz" and dancing par
ties on the ice may be expected in the near
future If this fad continues to grow in popu-
larity. Although the Northern cities of
the country possess some costly and hand
someiy-equipped Kinks, the one at Conyen-
ton Hall in this city is unsurpassed in the
world for its finishings, and certainl y it goes
ahead Of all in the extent OF its ice sur.
face, 1t being the largest enclosed space IN
the " orid.
The evening times., 1896-12-12
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

The Geisha,' at the Lafayette next
week, is the latest and most successful
musical opera now in this country. Written
by owen Hall, with lyrics 10y Harry Green
bank, and set to music by Sidney Jones, the
quality of the work is undoubted. The
play forms i bright and agreeable enter
tainnent from beginning 10 end. Its we'll
written dialogue is humorous and clever;
the lyrics are of the best, and the music
is as Sparkling and melodious as one could
desire.
japanese in construction, the story shows
that the singing and dancing girls at the
Tea House of Ten Thousand joys enter
tain visitors over there iust as their sisters
entertain visitors in other countries where
stronger beverages are supplied. Unlike
many Of the eNtravaganzas or musical
comedies, there is a pretty and coherent
story running through the play, whic! -
shown in two acts, the first being the
Tea House of Ten Thousand Joys: the sec
ond, Chrysanthemum Fetc. in the Palace
Gardens. The time is the present, and the
action of the play takes place in Japan, out
side the treaty limits.
As U Mimosa san, the chief Geisha,
Miss DoIothy Norton, sings dances and
acts brilliantly. Her scngs, The Amorous
Gold Fish, the Jewel of A sia, ;" are among
her best, and the kissing duet, with Regi-
maid Fairfax, irnpersonated by Mr.. Van
Rensselaer, is Sweetly rendered. A notice
able feature of her singing generally is the
charm with which her numbers are rem
dcred, and they are illustrative OF her
genuine acting. This is delightfully."- ap-
parent in the kissing duet, which is al
ways loudly encl ored.
Miss Violet l. ioyd, as Molly Seamore, can
scarcely he cXcelled. She has an exquisite
voice, acts in a pic uant and willing manner
and dances gracefully. Her songs, Il Am
the Smartest Little Geisha in Japan,''
Monkey on a Stick" are very amusing
The toy duet, sung with Fairfax, is so
well received that il has actually made
one OF the strongest hits in the play
Aseveryone knows that thasseenJames A.
Herne's beautiful play, "Shore Acres"
coming to the National next week, an ex-
ceilent turkey dinner is served in the sec
ond act. This dinner consists of a roast
turkey, cranberry sauce, boiled potatoes,
celery, apple and mince pie, cake, bread
and butter, tea, coffee and milk This
dinner that looks SO appetizing costs Mr.
Herne on an average a trifle over 81 at
each performance, and as ..Shore Acres
has been played over fifteen hundred times
during the past four years by the two COM
panies now touring the United States, the
actor has paid out over ten thousand dollars
for these realistic meals.
At certain seasons of the year 1t often
becomes difficult to obtain these turkeys,
and they often have to be ordered by tel
egraph and expressed To different points.
There is cold-storage warehouse in Bos-
ton and another in Chicago that has ar
ranged with Mr.. Herne to keep this tooth
The evening times., 1896-12-12
A BOON TO SUFFERING HUMANITY
A New Departure in Medical
Science.

DR.. A. Il. Flower, who is well known
to our readers through the many cures
he has made OF all kinds OF chronic trou-
bles in and about this city, says his new
treatment for rupture is reduced to
science, and that the worst case of double
and single rupture can be permanently
cured in few weeks, and there will be
no return to the truss. This is a wonder
full discovery, and thousands of sufferers
who have given up all hope of being cured
will be glad to know where they can be
treated and the cure guaranteed. All
those wishing to consult the doctor should
call on him at his offices, 1920 + street.
Washington, Wednesday and Thursday
December 16 and II.
The evening times., 1896-12-12

At the Grand Opera House next week
viii be seen revival of''A Breezy Time"
This is the comedy which has made couple
of fortunes for Fitz Webster and these
comedians VIII again be seen in their
original roles.
New scenery and costumes have been
made for "A Breezy Time" this season, and
IL has been the aim of the management TO
engage the young and rising members the
profession, rather than the old-timers, who
have worn out their welcome
The first act is laid in the young students
apartments i'll Boston, W hile the second act
shifts to Vermont. ltmay not be Necessary
10 say there is young girl who is in love
with the young student. and that the young
stAdeDt reciprocatcs the love. lis creditors
stand in the way of his marriage, but "A
Breezy Time is like other pieces in this.
at least, that it all ends happily in the
last act.
The play is brimrul of meludious music.
and great many scenes have been intro
duced that have no particular connection
with the farce itself, but are sufficiently
amusing 10 excuse the fact that they retard
the action.
The evening times., 1896-12-12
COLUMBIA ACADEMY. s2s craze: s's9i;s. ":
TRY OUR COCKTAILS.
BORDEAUX Wine CO., l847 l4th ST. NV
G. II DEMONET Manager
HOBOS ON THE STEAMER.
Queer Crew and Passengers of the
Half-Sunken Mary Washington.

tgueeF Sfew anu faSSenSerS OF the
HaIf-Sunken Mary Washington.
The old steamer Mary Washington, which
Is lying near the flats in the river, in
half sunken condition, is the rendezvous
and sleeping quarters OF u gang of colored
tramps
The only room on board of her that is
now free from water is small apartment
near the head of the after stairs the di-
mensions of which are about ten feet by
six.
In this contracted space from twelve to
fifteen ''hobos" nightly huddle together
fer mutual warmth and rest. They are
nearly all negroes.
Sunday is their general wash day, and
ignoring the cold weather they spend the
. most of that day in deshabille while their
outer garments are drying.
They do their own cooking on the flats.
after the manner OF tramps generally, anil
obtain the materials by milking daily ex-
peditions to the city, begging around the
markets and commission houses, and pick
Ing up stray articles OF food.
They make "'hank-panky stew" mix
ture that contains n little of everything cd
fble. Every member of tn c gang is charged
with the duty OF contributing some article
toward this unsavory mess, and should he
be unable to obtain it, he gets no stew
Bread and milk left in doorways OF dwell.
fngs often find their way over to the flats.
Coffee is made in an old tin can over obe
Goals, and drank from sman tomato and
vegetable cans.
This tramp community fluctuates contin-
ually, and almost every day brings new
faces, while old ones 20 North and South
In search of other "hobos" and new camps
The evening times., 1896-12-12

For years DIR. Walker has conducted in
tins city the largest practice ever known IN
medical history The people know and
respect him. His fame has grown in the
strong light or intimacy and permanency
Medical pretenders of every variety have
come a nj gone passed in the night, unable
to endure the noon ia y sun OF acquaintance.
iSut with time and intimacy tile fame or
Dr. Walker grows stronger.
tie cures all diseases OF the nervous syS-
TEN, wasting diseases, organic weakness,
ieeDleness OF the function, Diseases OF The
eye, ear, nose, throat, and lungs, skin
diseases. blood diseases, bladder troubles,
ana all private diseases, catarrh, asthma. in
digestion, constipation, and heart diseases
The highest fee charged by Dr. Walker,
whether you have one or more diseases, is
30 month. This includes all medicines
DAILY OFFICE HOURS-l0 to 3. sun
DAYS. 10 To -; Monday, Wednesday, Thurs
Gay ana Saturday evenings, TO .,
The evening times., 1896-12-12

Hay Fever and Catarrh Relieved
In 10 to 60 Minutes.-One short puff
of the breath through the bio ower, supplied
with each bottle OF DR.. Agne w's catarrhal
powder, diffuses this po WIDER over the sur
face of the nasal passages. Painless and
delightful to use. 1t relieves Instantly,
and permanently cures catarr hay fever,
colds, headache, sore throat, topsilitis.
and deafness 90 cents.
Sold by F c. Williams Co., 9th and F
sts.; T. E. Ogram, 9th and Pa ave-, and
Gillmap's Pharmacy SGT Pa ave.
The evening times., 1896-12-12
PARIS SAILS AGAIN,
Left Southampton After Being Thor
oughly Overhauled,

Southampton, Dec. 12-The American
Line steamship, Paris, sailed for New
York today on her first voyage since her
arrival here on october Is, with her star
board shaft broken in the tube
Since her arrival the Paris has under
gone extensive internal and external re-
pairs. In addition to the replacement of
her broken shaft, part of her machinery
has been renewed, her boilers have been
overhauicd and her tunnels heightened
The alterations which the ship has under
gone are calculated to greatly increase her
speed.
1he Paris left New York ON October
Z, and on the morning of October s, when
353 miles out from New York, she brok.
her starboard Shaft in the tube at point
about fifty feet from the propeller. Capt.
Watkins, after ascertaining the character
OF the mishap, decided to proceed TO
Southampton with one screw. declining
several offers Of assistance made by mass
ing vessels, and completed the passage ON
October IL, having made an average speed
OF II IL knots an hour, with the ships
port screw. Dufing the voyage the Paris
was spoken by about twenty vessels.
The evening times., 1896-12-12

Have you seen the elephant? No? Then
See vanity Fair" which will be at Ker-
mans next week, and you will not only see
the famous elephant OF Coney Island, but
enough to keep you thinking and amused
for weeks to come. See the electrical ef-
fects, the mechanical illusions and the Won
derful scenery See the New York Yacht
Club at home.
TIE company includes Richard Mullen.
king of fun-makers; DeltorelIi and Clis-
sando, musical artists; Mile. VaIesca,
French coincidence; Bessie Stanton, the
handsomest woman in the world, winner
of the New York World prize; Hanley and
Jarvis, two eccentric singing gnd dancing
comedians: Mullen and Dunn, the comedy
duo; Sisters Weston, in acrobatic songs and
dances, Emma Carus, the young and land
Some baritone singer, known as Young
Melha;" Fred ]. Huber, Lena LaCouvier,
the refined vital spark; Margie Tebeau, the
original lady mimic, and the three en-
presses of serio-comic and burlesque, Sadie
Raymond, Lizzie Weston and Marie De-
Wolf.
The evening times., 1896-12-12

John A. Hemmelein's company, the
Ideals, headed by the comedy team, Bc;-
trice Earle and NJ. b. Streeter, augmented
by Ned j. Howson's Twentieth Century
land ana orchestra, Is the attraction next
Week at the hjou, presenting the first half
of the week The Midnight Flood
Some of the sensational and scenic ef-
fects presented III The Midnight Flood
are the great bridge scene, the bold rob
berry, the great flood scene. an entire town
swept way, In full view OF the audience,
the Iire sa ring ooa5, the rsca pe from Prison,
the funny tramps and many new and
novel features.
The Iass ha.f of the week they will pre-
sent the sensational coined drama, Grit;
or True as Steel
The evening times., 1896-12-12

FOR SALE-HO ORSES.
FOR SALE A good, sound draft
The evening times., 1896-12-12
Glass works Startu.

Muncie, Ind, Dec. 12.-C. II. Over & Co..
and Maring. Hart Co., window glass M an,
ufacturers, employing nearly 1000 men,
resumed work last night after six months
idle ness.
The evening times., 1896-12-12

$1.25 to baltimore and Return
Via the b. & o. R. r. All trains December
IL and l3, valid for return passage until
following Monday. delO-4t :
The evening times., 1896-12-12

HELP WANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE.
wANTED-Steno and type
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est seller, hundreds or thousands now sell
Ing in New ork; millions sold in Europe.
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years oiu; who want to make Xmas
money, send your names and addresses on
postal at once. Address PATENT XMAS
NOVELTY, this orrlce. 1t
ANTED-Menand women out of en-
pIoyment and willing to work can learn
or permd nent situation at good wages, by
writing at once to Z. V. H., Box 2S3,
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ers, drivers, faunuresses, nurses, chamacr-
maids, boys, places furnished Till suited.
Established 1885 SHACkLEFORD'S AT
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The evening times., 1896-12-12
ROOMS AND BOARD.

NOOMS AND BOAHD.
FURNISHED meals; table board at
reasonaUIc raIes- 922 N. Y. ave. NV.
Item
PLEASA Mt rooms, 615 9Th st. NV;
boarding, two In room, SIG per mo.
each. del2-3t,em
THE TIE EMPLA Rome square from
Capitol, warm, front rooms and ex-
ceiient hoard, from S4 To So per week.
del 2-7t
WOULD like To board man and wife or
two men, also table board 221 10th
st. Sc. de1I-3t
A CHANCE FOR n GOOD HOME-
Apply at 012 Fifteenth ST., Nc.
Emerson So quafe: moe. dt.rs.ranse part
of the city: second and third floors,
single or en- suite; table and all aI>r
Dointments FIRST cIass. no26-tk
The evening times., 1896-12-12

WALKER MEMORIAL BAPTIST
CHURCH, Madison ave NV, bet. 4th and
] 5th sts., Rev. L.. II. Jackson, pastor-Sun-
ia y-School, $50 a. m, MIS-. y. &. Brooks,
superintendent. preaching a. M. and Z 81
p. m; seats free; all are welcome; come
Ora nj concert by the choir. and trustees
Friday, Dec. Is, 1896 Tickets. Sc
Come. lou will enjoy musical treat
Mr. George Walton, manager. Item
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31

The check list of the town contains
about 800 names.
Miss Josie Eaton Of Chicago is spend
ing her vacation at her home in Bristol.
Mrs. c. 5. Page is home from four
weeks visit with friends at Lynn, Mass.
DR.. d. A. Bisbee and family are at
Long Point for their usual summer va
cation.
A. E. Nahum reports having found
army worms at his place north of the
village.
Miss Edith Rogers is home from Chat
tanooga, Tenn, where she spent the
winter.
Mrs. B. l.. Downing is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. A. E. rempleton of
Irasburgh
Mrs. Henry Fuller of Redlands, Cal,
visited in town last week, being the
guest of Miss c. K. Eastman.
The republicans expect to hold rally
here during August, at which speakers
from out OF town will be present.
Fred Carney had the misfortune to
saw his thumb and forefinger badly
while working for the Bristol Manu-
featuring company.
Joseph MCGEE and wife are entertain
ing Miss Bertha Niece and Miss Mil
dred Ames of South Gardner, Mass,
for several weeks.
The children, grandchildren and inti-
mate friends of Mrs. Philemon l.. Bris-
tOl met at her home on Tuesday to cele-
brate her Nth birthday.
Rev. p. b. Strong and wife OF Little
Falls, n. Y, are spending their vaca-
ton of four weeks at Mrs. j. Callahan's.
He was former pastor of the Baptist
church.
At democratic caucus held Monday
evening the following delegates were
elected to attend the county convention
at Middlebury July 30: w. w. Rider, p.
E. Whalen c. Gordon and A. j. Crane.
The ball game on Tuesday between
the st. Adams and BristOls on the
grounds of the latter resulted in a vic
tory for the home team by a score of
II to 3. On Saturday the Bristols will
play the WestpOrts in Bristol.
Roy Stearns and Fred Bryant are to
enter Middlebury college this fall. and
ROlla Peake, Winfield NJ. Farr and Del
anO +. Farr will go to the university of
Vermont at Burlington. They all
graduated from the Bristol graded
school
The ice cream sOclable and races on
the park, Saturday evening, were large
ly attended and were a success finan-
cially, about $50 being realized for the
I benefit of the N. ii. Munsill Hose COM
pany. Geo. Farr won the bicycle race.
The potato and sack race was won by
w. j. Gaudett. Charles Brown won the
lOO-yard dash and Howard Hill the egg
race.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
NEW HAVEN.

The Ladies Working club met with
Mrs. G.. 5. Russell on Wednesday.
There was an Ice cream festival in the
park at the Street last Friday evening.
Mrs. Hattie Mason Sawyer of Ames
bury, Mass, is expected at the Mason
homestead in August.
Andrew j. Mason, who has been in
quite poor health all summer, was able
to walk into his garden, for the first time
this season, last Thursday.
Rev. Henry p. Higley, for % years
pastor of church in Beloit, Wis, and IL
classmate of Rev. Mr.. Thomas. preached
an admirable discourse last Sunday.
De Morris Pratt of Buskrk's Bridge,
n. y, and Mrs. Kate Parker Chaplin of
this town were married July % at the
residence of Thomas Gregory in Salem,
n. Y.
Rev. John Thomas and family arrived
in town last week and are stopping at
the parsonage. Mr.. Thomas has Just
returned from bicycle trip through
England and is expected to occupy the
pulpit at the Congregational church
next sunday.
The centennial of the organization of
the New Haven Congregational church
will occur May %, 1897, and will be OBJ
served in an appropriate manner Eleven
pastors have been installed over the
church during the past 100 years, five of
whom are now living, and 1863 persons
have united with the church.
Among the visitors in town the past
week were Prof. Frank Hathorne and
family of Potsdam, n. y; Miss Susan
Brown of Rutland, Miss Emma Ball of
Ferrisburgh, Miss Carrie Brown of
Florida, Felix Smith and c. b. f.
Palmer of New York and Mrs. Emma
and Misses Gertrude and Georgia Wicker
of Burlington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-31
County llews.


ADDISON.
Mrs. G. w. Barber is Ill again.
Mrs. Ingham is visiting friends in
Shoreham.
Guy Lamson is spending few days at
Asa Willmarths.
Mrs. f. G. Gulley has returned from
the hospital in Burlington.
Twelve members of the Norton family
had picnic at the lake last Friday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilmarth and daugh-
ter Rose are home from Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr.. Torrey and son Merton have been
spending a few days in Bethel and its
vicinity.
Everd Willard and family of SIAM
ford, Conn, are spending the summer at
Ezra Smiths.
Ira Barber recently crushed his foot
quite badly by falling rock, but is able
TO be out now.
Lee p. Tracy of Shelburne has pur-
chased the Mason place and repairs are
to be begun at once.
Mrs. Rhoda Clark has returned from
Monllton to care for her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. Owen, who is i'll.
John Goodrich and bride of Burlington
have been spending few days with his
aunt, Mrs. David jackson.
Mrs. Mobiles and daughter of Con-
necticut are boarding with Mrs. Mary
Smith at the hotel on the mountain.
Miss Samson of Middlebury is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. Waldron. Miss
Fredette of Burlington is also spending
few weeks there.
The selectmen had meeting Friday
and decided to lay pent road through
Asa Willmarths pasture to Thomas
WilcoX's dwelling.
The young grandson of Rollin Goodale
had narrow escape from severe acct
dent recently. He was riding on the
moving machine and fell, bis leg being
caught in the wheel. The machine was
stopped before any bones were broken.