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The evening times., 1897-02-27
Daughters of the King.

Last Thursday evening the Rev. j M. f.
Mckee, pastor of st. Matthew's Episcopal
Chapel, in the southeastery section Of
the city, organized chapter Of the order
know n as the Daughters Of the King which
was named st Matthew's Chapter. The
ladies composing the chapter are Miss
Elizabeth Campbell, Mrs. Susie Burcle,
Mrs Mary Boswell. Mrs S. A. Wilkerson,
Mrs Margaret Horan, Miss Mabel Boswell
Miss Rosa Kuhn, Miss Mary Burch, Miss
Sophie Kuhn. Others Of tie lady cOmmu-
nicants of st. Matthew's have sienified
their intention of joining and it is expected
that at the time for the public initiation the
chapter will be a eood-sized one.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

We should not like to seem discouTteous
On the least TO any one, corpulent or slen-
der. who might be looked upon as part
ing guest Nevertheless, it behooves us
10 observe that the people Of this country
viii breathe one grand sigh Of relief to
know that the United States Treasurer
sent a modest looking package to President
Cleveland about noon yesterday, and mat
Treasury warrant for S4.l66 81, being the
last money that Mr. Cleveland can possibly
draw forv attending TO his present job.
This warrant, we are told, the President
viii indorse, and then he viii deposit Il
with his bankers for collection.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Ancient Hibernians' Entertainment

DivisonNo 4 ,Ascient Order of Iiibernians.
Will give its initial entertainment and hop
on next Monday evening, March l, at st.
Domiuic's Hall, corner Of Sixth and F
streets southwest. An address, explain
a tory Of the aims and objects of the order
VIII be delivered by the Hon. j. F. FitZ-
gerald. of Boston. The committee on en-
teaainnent has secured for this occasion
the most accomplished singers and Teciters,
all OF whom, it may be remarked, have re-
peatedly appeared before critical a audiences,
and elected from them the highest encom-
iums Among these may be mentioned
Miss Mollie Wright, Miss Nellie Burke. Miss
Mary Lloyd and Miss Mary Donnelly, w. r.
Benham, Milton Clark, Master Burke and
Master Downey and Miss Nellie Downey
The evening times., 1897-02-27
no CUBA FOR CLEVELAND.
A Story That He Will Visit the
Island Denied.

A report has been printed coming from
Connecticut. that President Clevel and
will go, late in March, on cruise among
the West Indies, with his friend, Mr..
f. c. Benedict. in the latter'S yacht, the
oneida. IL is stated that number or
other gentlemen from New York and Wash
ington will he Mfr Benedict guests on
this occasion, and the party Will probably
stop at Havana for few days. The
greater part of the time, the report runs,
will he devotedto fishing and duck shoot
ing along the Florida coast.
The dispatch was shown 20 Mr.. Thurber
and he denied that the President had any
such plan The rumor gave rise, how
ever, To another that the President was
going to Cuba TO look over the war situa-
tion An irreverent government emplOye,
who has had an opportunity TO know a
good deal of Mr.. Cleveland's character
istics and habits, remarked: Hes a
- sight more likely To go TO the North
Pole than to Cuba"
The evening times., 1897-02-27
COMING TO THE THEATERS

Lost, Strayed or Stolen comes to the
Columbia for Inauguration week. This
musical farce is under the direction of
Manager Max Beiman, who also controls
the destinies OF The Heart Of Maryland" 3"
The original cast, chorus and scenic sur
roundings will be presented in this latest
comedy from the pens OF j Cheever Good
win and WoOIson Morse, which is, by the
way, said to be the best thing they have
turned out since Wang which should
be enough guarantee Of its genuine worth.
The play is very Frenchy, but it is not
very naughty The New York papers are
enthusiastic over its fun, too.
The Lost. strayed or Stolen cast in
cludes among its principals Louis Harrison,
Henry Bergman, Paul Dresser, Dan Pack
ard, Bert Thayer, Georgia Caine. Fannie
BulkeIey, Rose Beaudet, Belle Black, Sue
Belle Meade and chorus OF male and fe-
male voices 10 the number OF fifty.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The question which has confronted Sena-
tor Blackburn has been whether il is better
TO truStin legislatures than toput confidence
in governors. and he decided to do the
former The idea is that an appointment
made by the governor might not be recog-
nized by the Senate, and that Mr. Black
burn was reasonably likely to be elected
by the legislature. The Republicans OF the
Kentucky legislature have onlya bare ma
jority. and there is no possible chance for
the Republican nominee 10 get this ma
iority unless every Republican in both
houses is for him, and is there to vote for
him IL is said that if an extra session
is called lie will not get this majority; and
as for any chance OF his being appointed by
the governor, il doesn't exist People
have tried to induce Mr. Hunter TO with
draw, and there are those who say that
he has been tempted with the offer of a
big office under the new administration.
He does not say anything about this, nat
urally, but says he is going TO stay where ne
is, in the fight. until something definite
is heard. Senator Blackburn and his
friends devoutly hope that Hunter will
stay where he is, for IL tie Republicans
fail TO elect him, blackburn is sure Of the
next legislature; so they say The whole
thing is very interesting, at any rate.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
AFTER FAIRS MILLIONS.
Nettie Craven's Attorney Making
More Sweeping Demands.

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-Airs. Nettie r.
Cravens attorneys became aggressive yes
terday; that is, they assumed more latitude
than in the previous history of the litiga-
tion for the millions OF the late Senator
Fair Instead of resting satisfied with
claiming rights to certain property, they
demanded for Mrs. Craven 100000 dam
ages In addition to this, they asked for
all profits accruing to the property since
January 2, s92, at the rate Of $4,000
per month, with Gusts Of suit, and full pos
session of the real estate in dispute.
This latest move was made an the form of
an answer to the supplemental complaintin
the suit of James s. Angus ct al, execu-
tors of the Fair estate, against Nettie r.
Craven, Marc Lewiston and others. Owing
to the illness Of counsel for the defense, the
hearing was set for March ] s.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
SHALL WOMEN voTEa
Theme of Discussion by Law Stu
dents of Georgetown University.

The first public discussion by the de
batting society of the Georgetown Univer-
sty law department viii he had this even
ing in the lecture hall at No. 500 E street
northwest, the theme being: THAT Wo-
men be Granted the Equal Right OF suf-
frage."
The debaters are: Affirmative, Mr. Jo-
seph Chez, OF Indiana, and Mr.. p. C.
Burke, OF pennsylvania; negative, Mr..
Stephen j Casey, OF Rhode Island, and
Mr. j. Raymond Stafford, OF the District
The judges selected are: Hon. F. Layton.
NJ. c., OF OHIO; Mr.. Herbert C. Lewis,
editor Of the Army and Navy Magazine,
and Hon. b. Is. Dovener, NJ c., OF West
Virginia.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

war. IL really was pathetic sometimes
TO notice the great Chinaman's admiration
for the character OF Grant; andit was quite
natural that he should ask everybody if
he had known the General, aad If he had
fought with him. aud IL he did not, or had
not. why il was. The Mayor OF New York
was questioned by Ii as To some of these
circumstances. and when Mr.. Strong ad-
mitted that he had not been soldier in
the civil war ltis visitor asked / { he wasn't
old enough atthe time. The inquisitive ORR
entail visitor also poked his cane into the
business end OF a 5000 horsepower dy-
namo, with nearly fatal results. He is
living yet. however, and the Gettysburg
post has nos forgotten it. 1t has been sub
Jected to a rigid scrutiny or the Old Earl
would not have accepted membership in
it. He has found out that they were sol
diers. that they admired Grant, and doubt
less he also knows how old this st. Paul
organization OF veterans is. and how much
money it is worth.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

IT appears that Ii Hung Chang mas ac-
cepted through the Chinese minister the In
vitation OF Gettysburg Post OF the Grand
Army of St Paul. Mimi, TO become an
honorary member of it. We can readily
imagine that this happy incident has been
brought about only after a most rigid
cross-examination by Earl Ii. or course
he wanted TO know If Gen. Grant was
member Of that post. andif Grant was the
hero OF Gettysburg as well as OF Apo
mattox. and in short. where Gettysburg
is. anyway. But as the Earl himself has
been a soldier OF distinction In his time il
fs quite appropriate that he should be hon
pred by some Of our veterans OF the civl
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Getting Ready to Celebrate,

The Emancipation Association met last
night. with President George w. Stewart
presiding, and william II. Lancaster at
the secretary's desk. Chief Marshal Ben
jamin Young was present, and met with
his aides, and Capt. Alexander Oglesby
made his report from the military COM
mittee President Elias Herrod, of the
Sons OF Freedom, Hillsdale, reported that
his club would be in line, marshaled by
Capt w B. Simnis. Letters were read
from Cummiss ioner Ross, Maj. w. G..
Moore and others.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

There are other satisfactory and reas-
surfing facts connected with this business
of causing tie Presidential ghosy 70 walk.
II is not so pleasant to read that this last
sum rounds out a good hard 100000 of
Mr. Clevcland's wages-or good $780,
OOO, counting his two terms but Il is
pleasant to know that the Treasury is very
careful about these pay accounts; for Illus
tration, Mr. Cleveland has received S4,-
I66 81 for each Of three months, and
S4l66 GO for each Of the remaining nine
months OF the year. Another curious fact
may also be noted. His pay per month
has been exactly ten times as much as that
of any Senator or Representative in Con
gress And he has not been obliged to work
half so hard; indeed, he has been able to
go fishing ten times as much probably as
the average Senator or Representative.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Manager Herman viii achieve fifteen
performances at the LyCeum next week,
including daily matinees and midnight
shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day The attraction win be Flynn and
Sheridan's big Sensation" 1t is said
to be fine choice for catching the bald
headed strangers within our gates. The
company Is composed of twenty-four white
andtwenty five black ladies' and gentlemen,
each contingent giving a separate per
formance. They give us light opera, bur
lesque and speciality. The Olio includes
Cunningham and Grant, the original Bru-
tai Brothers. Lancaster and Coli ms,
May Lanning, Sophie Thorne, clog dancer;
Smart and Williams, and the Farrells in
''The Cake Walkers Dream;" Mile. Zit-
tella. queen of burlesque, is the star Of
"A Naval Reception which concludes
the performance.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

heattractionatthene " National Theater
for Inauguration week will be the popular
and always welcome comedian, Mr. Sol
Smith Russell. Mr.. Russell viii appear
in his latest comedy, "A Bachelors Ro-
nance" The play was written especially
for him by Miss Martha Morton, author Of
"My Wife's Father Brother John, =
"Thc Fool OF Fortune" etc, as well as
the creator of the New York Herald prize
play; and it has been so very successful
that Mr.. Russell and his manager. Mr
Berger, have put aside the old repertoire
and are presenting nothing but the new
piece. The role of David Holmes, in A
Bachelors Romance is conceded 10 be
the best MIR. Russell has had The char
acter has been Carefully sketched. and
gives unlimited scope to the Comedians
appreciation Of the comic and ininitable
portrayal Of the pathetic Mr. Russell has
given the play handsome pictorial set
ting.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

"The Great Diamond Robbery is to have
its second presentation this season at the
Academy next week The play has bt en-
a great success, one of the most success
full OF American melOdramas. 1t comes
under the mana agement of A. NJ. Palmer and
Edwin Knowles, and these two eminent
managing gentlemen are giving il most
elaborate production. In the fine cast are
Mime Janauscbek, Mrs Annie Yeamans,
Louise Closer, Cora Edsall, Fanny Cohen,
Joseph f. Whiting. George G. BOmfaee,
j. H. Cossar, James Bevins, T. VI. Hunter,
Gustave Frankel, E A. Locke, Edward
Ames, E NJ. Bartlett.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
YOUNG PEOPLES MASS MEETING
Interesting Address Delivered by
Rev. w. Hoyt, of Philadelphia.

A mass meeting of the young people Of
the congregations Of the Baptist Churches
OF the city was held last evening, at the
First Baptist Church, under the auspices
of the committee on young peoples work
of the Columbia Baptist Association. 1t
was the first of the quarterly meetings
inaugurated By the association. every church
in which was well represented in the Con
gregation.
The Rev. A. +. A nderson, chairman Of the
committee on young peoples work, pre-
sided.
The feature OF the meeting was an ad-
dress by the Rev. Whalen Hoyt, OF Phila-
dclphIa, on The Best Way to vanquish. >
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Mr.. Cleveland has undoubtedly had a
good thing during these -four years, and he
has not neglected IL. There is no record OF
the fact that the Treasury ghost has not
walked regularly for him; nor does it ap-
near that ne has failed regularly to deposit
his warrants with the banker. This last
statement, however, needs qualification
BY some official jugglery process, the
Cleveland salary was one cent in arrears FOR
for the month OF June, 1895. A warrant
for this amount was promptly issued. Theie
is no record Of the fact that il was ever
nut in bank for collection, and the infer
ence is that Mr. Cleveland has had il framed
as a curiosity.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
a Pleasant Entertainment

The Mckinley and Hobart Uniformed
Club, Limited, gave well-attended enter
tainment last evening at Typographical
Hall The program rendered was an ex-
ceIlent one and enjoyed by all. The club
fsthe outgrowth of the 'Old Boys in Blue, -
and has on it's honorary roll the names of
many distinguished men.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Il is understood that certain officers of
the navy, having due regard for their
wives and the comfort of their families,
question the wisdom Of Fitzhugh Lees re-
quest for warships Itis a long sail from
here to Havana.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Mr. Carnegie warns the legislature of
Pennsylvania against building too cheap a
capitol building. Mr.. Carnegie seems to
have become habituated to Charging twice
too much for everything.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

just a little more talk about Jonah and
his whale and some OF these New York
papers will be sending a reporter to COM
pose psalm under the same circumstances
that Jonah did.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Conterni's Concert Band, in the fine
musical military spectacle, Battles of
Our Nation is a special Inauguration
week ente rtainment, to be held at Cen
ter Market Hall. 1t is an unique pre-
sentation in Washington. In three acts
and twenty tableaux the wars of the
United States, from the colonial war TO
the great civil struggle, are graphically
depicted by company Of sixty musicians
and singers It is an especially app1o-
pirate entertainment for such an occasion,
and will attract the attention at least OF
every old soldier in the city next week.
The press criticism of Conternis Band
have been most flattering.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
The Weather Today.

Fair Will he the
skies that bend oVel
Washington toda y
ana tomorrow, SO
say the weather peo-
pie who officially
prognosticate matters
meteorological 1t
will be colder today,
but the temperature
is going TO rise Oh
Sunday andthere will
he westerly winds,
shifting to Southerly.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The Congress OF Mothers couldn't decide
whether W hipping isgood for boys; and per
haps it would be good plan to turn that
question over to a congress OF boys.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Chicago Republican Ticket

Chicago. Feb. 27.-The following ticket
has been nominated by the Republican city
convention: Mayor. Judge Nathaniel C.
Sears; city clerk. Fred Lundin: city treas
urer- Charles E. Gross; city attorney, Roy
Q. West.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

There is still considerable talk about
beating Gear Reed for reelection TO the
speakership and good deal OF it revolves
about the Mckinley leaders of the House,
SO called
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Signs of the Times.

"Fitzhugh Lee is standing by the Cubans
all right" said Bifkins, Il like sand,
don't you?''
Yes replied Muggs, who is a stranger
in Was hington, "but not in drinking
water"
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Unworthy Pride.

Beggar tpiteously) -"Ah, sir, am very,
very. very hungry" Dyspeptic tsavagely}
--s.I'hen have the decency to keep your
good fortuI;e to yourself. j haven't had
an appetite for years. Tit Bits.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The gay Eddie Foy with "Offthe Earth"
one Of the funniest men in the business,
comes to the Grand next week. Hiscome'iy
is as happy as he is If it rains on March
60 to see Eddie. He viii drive away the
blues. His company includes Mari de
Campi, AdIyn Estee, Mary Marble, James
f. sullivan and other good people.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
Perkins Demands an Investigation

Boise. Idaho, Feb. 27.-Representative
Perkins, who is charged with giving
Representative Joiner a bribe OF $3.50, in
consideration OF the lattcr's voting for Mr..
Heitfeld for United States Senator, denies
the truth OF Joiner's affidavit, and in the
legislature yesterday demanded an investi-
CATION. and a committee to investigate was
appointed.
The evening times., 1897-02-27
EVENING AND
Sunday Gimes
35c Per Month.

rounded the four talented members 9f this
family with clever company, and equip
ped them in elaborate style, as will be
seen when they open their first Washing
ton engagement of the season at the BijOu
next week Usual prices will prevail,
and there will be the customary matinees.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Hereafter the Ohio Republicans rather
than wash it in public, contemplate frank
ing their dirty linen to Troy, as Gov.
Black used to do.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The Harrison baby is already named,
from which it is inferred that the event
could not have been entirely unexpected
in that family
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Manager whiteseIl, OF the ijou, is
branching out. and in addition to running
his popular little Washington playhouse,
will direct the tour OF the Miaco spec
tacular Pantonlime and Specially Com
pany during the remainder OF the season
The name OF Miaeo has been associated
for many years with pantomime in this
country, aud Manager Whiteseil has sur
The evening times., 1897-02-27

A child in Connecticut has died from
eating wallpaper, but it was not any col
ored supplement OF The Times.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

With reference to the British Lion some
are beginning to suspect that Dom Paul
Kruger s letting go OF the tail il.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The weight of the Eiffel Tower is esti-
mated at Z 1000 tons, but Richard olney
wouldn't know it if IL fell on him.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Washington has indOrsed The Crystal
Maze The crowds that pass through
the doors N this unique entertainments
place at every performance show this to
be so very oOReiuSively. The Crystal
Maze has attracted enthusiastic atten-
tion in other cities, and before the Maze"
people have been here long the crowds
will be even larger. The number is 427
Seventh street.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

About one-tbird of the land in Great
Britain is owned by the House of Lords
In other countries the proportion is much
larger
The evening times., 1897-02-27
The Funniest Place on Earth.
Admission, I 5 cents.
Open from 10 a. m. to 10 d. IN.


NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Course or nine illustrated Monday after
noon lectures Columbia Theater, begin
ming Monday, March L, at 40 p. m. The
Efrects or GeCgrap phic Environment in De-
yelOping the Civilization OF the World;
March 1 Prehistoric Man, Hon Gardiner
u Hubbard. president OF the National Geo
graphic Society: March 3, Babylonia, Will
laIn Hayes ward. DID. LII. d, OF the In
dependent; March 10, Syria, Rev. Dr.
lhOn1ds } Shanan. Of the Catholic Cni-
versity Of America; March -, Tyre and
sidOn. Prof. I hOuas Davidson, founder OF
the tiienmOre School Of PhiIOSO ply, March
- Greece, Prof. Benjamin Ide Wheeler,
LII D.. OF Cornell University; April 5,
Rome, Rev. DR.. Alexander Mackay Smith
OF Washington. ID c.; April II, COnStanti-
nopie, Prof EDWIN A. GrOsvenOT, OF Am
herst college; April 10, Venice and GenOa,
frof. William II. Goodyear OF the Brook
lyn institute OF Arts and Sciences: April
70, Anenca- A limited number OF tickets
Tor sale at Metzerott'S Music Store. ITO
ST.; fCr the course SIS, for a single lee
ture, 80 cents. EVERETT HAYDEN. Sec.
National GeOgLaph ic Society. Item
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Perhaps. instead of sending warships TO
Havana. an army might be equipped with
a cargo OF alleged Havana cigars.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Minister de Lomeis said to spend $50 900
a month in Washington, and surely he is
having that much fun.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

.'That man has an elastic conscience
II don't see how he can help it; he,
got all his money in the rubber trust
The evening times., 1897-02-27

This Greek affair gives the college
graduate a chance to get his fresh poetry
in print. He is the only fellow who knows
anything about the subject
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Gen. Coxey's new party unanimously
agrees with him, at any rate.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Isit TO he supposed that Mr.. Cleyeland's s
theological studies and his hook OF memoirs
are one and the same thing2
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Some of the people now in town have
out Jonahed Jonah. They cannot find
even unfurnished apartments.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

$50 Mnkins kicked about his contract,
did hep said the insurance dealer, We'll
you shouldn't mind a little thing like
The evening times., 1897-02-27

New Mexico has law compelling the
sleeping car to have fire and burglar
proof safe. Now if they could only put
the passengers into this safe, all would he
we'll
The evening times., 1897-02-27

The Princess de Chimay says she is
proud of her elopement. we had siis
The evening times., 1897-02-27

A Deserted village-Canton, O., after
March 4.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Somebody has devised harp attach
ment for rocking chair, but We shall
get just as tired OF it as we now do OF
the old-fashioned squeak
The evening times., 1897-02-27

recently patented collar button has
q cork back to prevent corrosion, but it
The evening times., 1897-02-27

There are nineteen different languages
spoken in Chicago, and their composite
is what the Chicago man calls plain
United States.
The evening times., 1897-02-27

II shouldn't" said the agent, rue
fully, ''but he had on toothpick shoes"
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Tne Morning and sunday limos
DO Cents Per Month
The evening times., 1897-02-27

Col Robert G. Ingersors lecture tOmOr-
row night at the National Theater is bis
new one, How to Reform Mankind In
Boston. New York, and Chicago, where
this lecture has been given, it is pronounced
almost unanimously by the press and
public to be the most brilliant and master
full effort of Col Ingersolls career On the
lecture platform Col IngersOll has a way
of appealing to all classes, without giving
offense Many will go to hear him who do
not believe in his views at all, but " no
nevertheless delight to listen TO his mar
velouS voice.