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The times., 1897-03-16
Irwin Brothers Burlesquers.

AS the season at the Lyceum progresses
the attractions grow in interest and amuse-
ment, for this week the card OF the pres
ent season has been played, If the excellent
and novel bill offered by the Irwin Brothers
Burlcsquers last night be any indication.
There was not dull feature on the pro-
gram. which was rcplete with good features
in the vaudeville line. Leo and Chapman
put up good grotesque acrobatic sketch
Joe Howard and Ida Emerson illustrated
songs being loudly appiauded. Dot Daven-
port shared honors with Lulu Hahn and
Lillian Dane. The Manhattan Comedy Four
were recalled many times. Madeline Mar
shall and Kitty Nelson sang a medley of
songs. Lawrence proved himself wonder
on the racycle, and William n. Macart
caught the house with his imperSonations
and monlogue business. The afterpiece was
entitled "A Night at the opera" The
feature of the piece was the work OF five
youngIadics with tow hair anda n avalanche
of bcwitChing lingerie that was frequently
disturbed to exhibit an array OF shapely
limbs and other feminine attractions,
which made the feature one of the raciest,
richest and naughtiest seen here, and said
to be a fac-simile of the speciality OF the
five Barrison sisters
The times., 1897-03-16
The Span of Life

The old-time favorite, 1.-The Span OF
Life, that remarkably exciting melo-
drama that h as broken records ever since
it started on its tours several years ago
was at the Grand last night. 1t was wit
messed by its usual immense crowd OF
friends. The house was packed, on the
floor and in the galleries. There is moth
Ing new in the play this year, and the
company is essentially the same as that
which we saw last season, and is still
under the management OF William Calder.
The tfHiAing scenes of the lighthouse
OF Coffin Rocks, off the coast Of England.
and the Span of Life in the Kings Chasrn
in Africa, were applauded last night for
minutes together, The audience went wild
with its appreciation.
Mr. George c. Staley took the part Of
Richard Blunt, the hero, the young light
house keeper. and Mr. Robert Neil the part
of the villain Dunston Leech. who tries to
accomplish his ruin, and who meets him
i'll the realistic lighthouse scene.
Others in the company, including Miss
Delphinc PerrauIt and Miss Rachel Sterling
were particularly good in their parts In
addition to their wonderful span of life,
the famous Donazettas, three remarkable
young athletes, gave speciality perform
ance between the first and second acts that
was deserving or all the fine applause il got
These Young fellows are clever aHd original
The times., 1897-03-16
Living Within Ones Salary.

To the Editor OF The Times:
The topic OF living within ones salary,
as an employe of the Government is of
fail to do this, for when they depart this
life, as clerks sometimes dc, it not un-
frequently happens that subscriptions are
solicited for the benefit of the undertaken.
The trouble appears to be that many
young men fancy they have life posi-
ton; that their $75 or $100 per month
VIII continue to drop from Uncle SAINTS
till into their pockets forever. They
forget there is an outside world Of dark
ness, filled with rayening> wolves, howl
ings and gnashings OF teeth. They at
tempt to follow the pace set at the White
House, or of some major in the Army,
who has his salary, his rent, his supplies,
and his doctors bills gratis. and can
not go TO a barber's shop without calling
his carriage. Besides theaters, bicycles,
the opera, summer tours, and other lux
uries quite unnecessary to ones existence,
they must dress in the height of the
fashion, and generally give the public
to understand that they belong to tGa
tribe known as ''giided youth Under
such circumstances it can hardly be ex-
pected that just debts will be paid; that
thanks viii he returned for financial fayors
received; or that common gratitude will
ish enough to loan money or make pres
ents. This isteo much for human natures
daily food. RULLER WALKER
The times., 1897-03-16
"Miss Francis, of Yale"

The interesting novelty of another Nor
ton play vas disclosed at the New National
last night, but il was neither a go-bang
farce by the inHn ortal Madison Morton nor
a sentimental comedy by the iIumortaiZing &
Martha Morton. The piece was farce
delicately tinged with sentiment. and is
the handicrafr and bTaincraft OF Michael
Morton. brother TO Martha and in no way
related to Madison.
The new piece went well, II moves IN
der the fetching title of Miss Francis of
Yale" =" The first jury of an avowed laugh
proyoker is the audience This is the great
leycler Of all distinctions Hoyt With his
nansen nsicalities. Gillette with his sensi
tive bumor Brandon Thomas with his
Kaleidoscope treatment OF a single theme
all stand in the audiences eyes as mere
entertainers. SO does Mr. Morton, after
last night The audience liked his farce
imne enseiy.
But an ambitious and intelligent writ er
likes he appreciated by rea son a S well Us
instinct though the latter Is often truer.
Miss Francis of Yale" stands well IN
der critical scrutiny. Here is the theme
A young man at Yale has earned the
sobriquet of Miss Francis by his clever
female impersoaations in theatricals. a
coliusion Of events suggests to those about
him that he is actually woman mas
arerading as man. Though he Is ali un-
Conscious of their suspicious. they treat
him in accordance with what they think.
Fancy the possibilities for fun And Nor
ton realizes handsomely Some viii say:
THE old farce theme, mixed Identities
Truly. But not merely the old but the
farce theme. The farceur has yet to come
who has not built on mixed identities, Just
as no dramatist has ever written success
fully without love as his motive
The prudes may possibly point to the
Frenchy flavor OF such state OF affairs
as the plot suggests. A hearing OF the
farce will not only remove such a pre- judice,
but it will convince the auditor of the skill
OF two men-the author, who has ap-
preached So near to indelicacy, but possess
cd the deIicacy TO maintain the integrity
of his situations, and Etienne Girardot, who
acts the difficult role of Miss Francis.
Girardot has never had the opportunity
to reveal himself to Americans except as
s.CharIcy's Aunt" He made the piece a
big 60, but many were inclined to doubt his
versatility He has vindicated himself as
Miss Francis. His handling Of the many
difficult situations is consumniated with
surprising art. The slightest shade off
his coloring would have ruined the part
and the piece. His characterization was
refined and chaste, yet his rollicking little
body cut no end of monkey shines and his
droil features and sparkling eyes radiated
humor and fun.
Lavinia Shannon was gay widow, AMI
shared with Sarah McFicker, as a spinster,
and Gertrude Homan, as an ingenious little
girl, the honors not monopoliZed by Mr.
Girardot. Nick Long acted Fitz Allen with
excellent effect, but the balance OF the
men We're not at all up to the standard of
those mentioned
The times., 1897-03-16
stead Bubble Quartet The performance is
thoroughly enjoyable one.
"rhe Land of the Living.p

AT the Academy this week the at trac-
tion Is that strong and powerful product
oil the pen of Frank Harvey 1.-THE Land OF
the Living" with its thrilling and novel
scenes and its deep melodramatic tinge
true TO life and filled with an array OF
human interest that has placed 1t in the
'front.' rank Of the melodramas OF the day.
All through the action of the play, which is
replete with realistic and startling eli
makes, the interest of the audience is held,
and when in the fourth act the audience
is treated to one of the most realistic Of
all modern stage effects-the explosion
In tie old shed the house fairly yeIls
itself hoarse with enthusiasm that has
been pent up during that thrilling scene.
the best in the drama. Frank Harrington
as Gerald Arkwrigbt the demented and
deserted hero, gave a strong and vivid
representation that at times was intensely
dramatic but never over done: his work
Is faithful and painstaking. George D.
Mcintyre, in the role of the plotting
scbenier, Reuben Tredgold, was faithful
and secured the enmity of the house from
the start: while EIeanora Brodhay, a
Washington girl, gave a strong and wu-
manly portrayal of the heroine, Katherine
ArEwrigbt: while Neva Harrison, as Meg,
an outcast and deserted wife, gave faith
iui portrayal. Belle Darling relieved the
soInber tone with several comic songs and !
q clever dance. The rest of the company |
was strong. |
The times., 1897-03-16

The Capitol Hill oratoricsl Club held a
meeting last night al the residence of Mrs
NJ, L. Davis, on Massa chuSetts a venue north
east, TO Celebrate the first anniversary of
its organization The friends of the club
We're present in large numbers, aud an ex-
ccllent program was rendered n addition
to the discussion of the question OF the
evening-the relative merits of the poetica
works of Tennyson and Scott.
Miss Elsie Boone and Aiessrs. Bar
rett and Belt, quoted number
of authorities to prove the superior stand
ing of the English laureate among the
critics, While Miss Marie Ellis and Mr..
Joseph Bainbridge Were equally enthu-
siaStic in praise of the author of Mar
nlion' and the Lady of the Lake" The
scales of justice Were finally balanced
by adding to Sir Walters credit his prose
works, which. together with his poems,
made him the equal Of England's famous
bard.
At the close OF the evening a bountiful
supper was served. Among the members
present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
Walker, Mrs. Margaret Ballinger, Miss
Emma Hardwell, Miss Jennie Stone, Miss
Bertha Walker, Mr.. John Foster, MIR
Mark Anderson, MIR John Parker Allen,
and Messrs. Huntingdon, Eninger. and
Stone.
The times., 1897-03-16
Tbe Georgia Aftustre,s.

Announcements in the burnt cork line
are always entertaining, but when the
limitations are substituted by the real
article, and that article is OF a prime
flavor, the entertainment is doUbly en-
hanced, and the wit and humor as served
up by the originals take on new phase
Such is certainly the state OF affairs thea t
rical, down at the BijoU this week, where
the attraction is Richards and Prngle's
Famous Georgia Minstrels Fer two solid
hours last night an audience that packed
the little pla yhousc laughed and roared till
its sides were sore at the humor, wit, and
convulsing antics of quartet OF Ethiopian
merry makers, whose equals it is doubtful
can be found. The jokes of the end men
are new and free from the antedeIuvisn
aspect that usually beSets the end mems
gags, while the vocal part OF the program
is in keeping OF 4 capable and sweet voiced
quartet.
Billy Kersands the old-time favorite. is
as funny as ever, and his work hasn't
dull feature in it. Nell Moore. JT, Bobby
Kemp, Dick Thomas, Gene Hillman, and
Bob Pannell are a quintet that have no
imtators among their white brethren.
Moore and Kemp, as TWO Hot Members,
were especially laughable. Patty Rob-
inson has a sweet voice, fun OF melody
and expression, while Fred Douglass has
Il bass whose depth has not been fathomed
In the olio the features are entirely colored
and the specialties are versatile and highly
The show is concluded with
a laughable sketch, entitled .'Lacy's Lawn
Party in which all the company Is cast
Altogether the show is cert1inly the most
entertaining OF its line that has been
here in years
The times., 1897-03-16
~The Old Homestead

Two men sat one behind the other at the
Lafayette Square last night The fellow
in the back row leaned over his friend S
shoulder, and said: 'You will hardly be-
lieve it. but | never saw 1.-THE Old Home
stead before" The man in front OF him
looked around and said: Neither did ]. -
They agreed that they were probably the
only two people in the whole fine audience
WHO had not seen this old pastoral classic
of Dcnman Thompson's, that has toured
the country for so long and been such a
great success.
And they were probably right Every
body knows 1.-The Old Homestead In the
same way that he does Robinson Crusoe,'
but still people continue to go to listen to
the New England dialect and watch the
homely old farm kitchen Of our boyhood
days.
Probably the best Joshua Whticomb that
we have had next to Denman Thompson
himself is Archie Boyd. He is wonder
fully realistic old Yankee, and must have
studied the New England manners and
dialect almost religiously to make his
sketch so true to life. The audience last
night liked him immensely.
The supporting company is the same
that Dehman Thompson first had in it,
including Will NJ. Cressy and Blanche
Dayne, who are in real life, by the way,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cressy, and from New Hamp
shire, near the scene of 1.-The Old Home
stead'' themselves, and Fred Clare and
Walter Bubier, j. L. Morgan, Marie kim
ball aud several others. Several fine
musical numbers were introduced during
the action of the play by the 'old Home
The times., 1897-03-16
NEW PLAYS AT THE THEATERS
"The Last of His Race"

Creston Clarke began weeks engage
new play, The Last of His Race, written
| by himself. Mr.. Clarke is a young man
OF good standing in his profession, am
| bilious, energetic and talented. In certain
! of the classic roles he has achieved promi-
| nence and has large following of adj
| mirers. There was interesting promise in
! the occasion which should present this
] young man in the byphenated role Of
| actorauthor.
The Last of His Race is a romantic
| drama Of the last century. 1t is written
| in the broad, free style associated with
the period, extravagapt in diction and not
always conforming to probability The
story has 10 d. with the love of young
artist and his restoration to his heritage
His father, a Russian prince, became separ-
ated from him and died, believing. as did
all his associates, that he was the last
of his race This is shown in q prologue,
called the first act. The next of kin is
a Young captain OF the Russian army. He
and the apparently plebeian artist fan in
love with the same woman, a young French
noblcwoman. AT point when the Russian
captain is about defeated in his love ar
fair, word comes that he is the princes
heir. and the artist is his serf. The
snobbish nobility turns the young artist
out OF doors, but his sweetheart is true
to him.
The first act was as good in its ex-
planatory way as could be expected, end
ing with the entrance and death OF the
old prince, scene more artstically
effective than anything that succeeded it. |
The second act is without convincing !
incident, but the third is more stiinuiatiye
Of interest. 1t closed with the incidents |
leading to the announcement Of Loris, the |
artist, slave to the heir-apparent. |
This scene is constructed with Skill and |
was performed III manner which brought |
five curtain calls. IL saved the play.
AIr Clarke has shown much skill in |
portions of his play. but there are intcrludcs
OF medioerity which weigh heavily upon an |
earnest and sincere work. Makers of such |
plays as The Last OF His Race" deserve
encouragement. II IL is not a great play
Il is a praise worthy effort in the right
direction. 1t is dramatic in Incident and
literary liz quality, and displays scholarly
animus if the hand has been less skillful
III f:ishioning han the attention in planning. !
Ar. Clarke played the dual role Of father
anh son His entrance and few lines at
the close of the first act Were conceived
ana executed in the most artistic manner
The m0mcIt WAS brilliant
one indelibiy impressed ON the audience.
His portrayal of the artist was more con
ycntionaI Pretty Adelaide Prince gives
support. Others OF prominence
In long cast are Messrs. Carter, Wilfred
Clarke. Albert Grau and Miss Browning
The play is mounted and cOstGIncd with
especial regard to the periodin which it is
placed.
The times., 1897-03-16
Benefit for the Newsboys.

Managers Whitesell, of the Bijou, and
Busco, of the Gorgia Minstrels, have de
elded on an entertainment for Thursday
afternoon that bids fair to make them the
most popular members of their profession
in the District OF Columbia. The feature
viii be grand benefit to the newsboys
and newscarriers OF Washington, and the
bin they are going to serve up promises
to be one Of the best duting the stay
of those popular disciples Of the burnt
cork, bones and taInbo at that popular
little playhouse. There viii be reserved
seat given to each and every youngster,
and for that afternoon he will be the
proud recipient OF every privilege and
courtesy that Is extended to his more
favored brother among the city's upper
tendon.
Every feature will be novel and tend
to amuse the boys The performance VIII
The times., 1897-03-16
mrs. MCKINLEY'S AT HOME
Her First Monday" in the White
House.
Guests Received in the Libra ry.
The President and Cabinet to
BE Photographed.

Mrs. Mckinley was ''at home" yesterday
Afternoon from 3to 43o. The guests were
received in the library Which was fra.
grant with the perfume OF spring flowers
1t was Mrs. McKinley,s fist Monday
since she became the mistress OF tue white
House, and was the largest afternoon re-
ception which has been held in the Execu.
tive Mansion, excepting, of course, the
public receptions
Mrs. Mckinley was beconingly gowned in
high-aeCk dress Of blue velvet, with a vest
of silver blocade with frills of roint lace
at the throat and wrists
Mrs Barrier, who left later in the even
ing for her home in Canton, assisted, as
did Mrs. Ahner Mckinley, Mrs Morse,
Miss Mabel Mckinley and Mrs. SaXton.
Among those who attended were Mrs.
Boardtuan and the Misses Roardfnan. Mrs.
Letter, Mrs. Fuller, wife OF the chief
Justice; Mrs. Harlan, Mrs FeckhaR. wife
OF Justice Peckhan; Mrs Field, the
Misses Condit Smith, Mrs. Cgllom, wife
or Senator Cullorn, Mrs. Gray, wife of
Senator Gray; Mrs. Stanley Matthews. and
large number of the ladies Of the Army.
Navy and diplomatic circles.
The times., 1897-03-16
FANCY DRESS BALL.
A Very Successful One Given by
the Columbia Turn-yereIn.

The German element OF Washing gton
turned out in full force in attendance upon
the fancy dress bail given by the Colun-
bia Turn Verein at National Rifles Hall
last night. All through the evening the
spectators were lined three rows thick
around the floor.
The ball was opened by a spectacular
march by twenty-three members of the
association and their ladies clad in the
costumes or all nations
The times., 1897-03-16

Misses Ella Stiles, of Berwick, Pa;
Elma Kenelly, OF Conyingham Pa. and
Annie Snyder, of Philadelphia, who have
been spending several weeks. as guests
of the Misses Gould, NJ. 113 Eleventh
street southwest, returned yesterday to
Philad elphia- The ladies were entertained
on saturday evening, after the inaugural
ton, by the Stamina Republican League. of
Cincinnati, and they return to their homes
with other pleasant recollectionS of their
visit to the capital, including /, cordial
reception by President and Mrs. Mckinley.
The times., 1897-03-16
The Eden Musee.

Pleasure seekers and students in search
of information In the wonders Of anatomy
have an opportunity OF seeing some revela-
tons at the Eden Musee. It is located at
No. 403 Seventh street northwest. The
daily ex hihition Is for men only, and hourly
lectures are delivered for them, explain
ing the exhibits. On Friday, from 1 to
6 p m, ladies only Y will be admitted
The times., 1897-03-16
"The CRYSTAL Maze"

This interesting place continues one Of
the popular all-day diversions OF Wash
ington. Being in the heart OF the shoppin z
district it is particularly popular with the
ladies. The humorous occurrences at this
mystifying place are quite the talk Of the
town It is the best possible cure for blues
1t opens at 10 in the morning and does not
close until 10 at night.
The times., 1897-03-16
Window Shades
Made to Order.

The materials and rollers used
for our made-to-order Shades
are absolutely the best. and we
guarantee every shade made
and hung by us to give perfect
satisfaction for one year. a
word from you will bring our
man to your house with samples
to advise with you as to color
and give you an estimate. We
can save you money on your
shades.
The times., 1897-03-16
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
Jacob C. McEaddy and Laura selden
Ralph Shadd and Robyrter Crafford.
Charles n. Crurnmey and Carrie Harris.
Sanford Madden and Freddela Perry.
Elias w Beckwith, of Binghamton, N.
Y, and Mary E. Chamberlin, of Green
wood, va.
Charles H. Pierce and Mary Z. Dixon.
The times., 1897-03-16
Lansburglh g. Bro.
Loose Covers
for
Furniture.

Let us make your Loose Cow
ers for you now while we are
not rushed. The price will
be the same, the waiting
time less than later. 1t will
he a satisfaction to you and
pleasure to us to have our
man call at your house with
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Our special grade of Fur
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The times., 1897-03-16

Mrs Gary and the Misses Gary will not
receive formally until they have taken 81
house, which Will he deferred until after
tie marriage OF Miss Ida Gary TO Mr. Pc
gram, OF Baltimore, which event will take
place on April : at the Baltimore home OF
the Garys.
The times., 1897-03-16
BOTH MUST DIE.

Daniel Ackerman and j. s. Johnson
Refused New Trials at Trenton.
Trenton, n. J., March o The court OF
errors and appeals today confirmed the
convictions of Jacob S. Johnson and Daniel
Ackerman, both Of whom are under sem
tence OF death. johnson is a coloredpreach-
er and was convicted Of murdering a
woman in somerville, N. j. Ackerman was
convicted of killing his wife. The men will
be rearraigned and dates for their execu-
tiOTlS fixed,
The times., 1897-03-16

Archbishop Ireland spent some time
with the President last evening.
The times., 1897-03-16

President Mckinley and his Cabinet will
sit for their photographs this morning
The times., 1897-03-16

Mrs. Alger viii receive on Wedn esday Y
afternoon, March II, at her new home, No.
1907 II street.
The times., 1897-03-16

The President entertained Hon. benjamin
Butterworth at luncheon yesterday
The times., 1897-03-16

Miss Long viii receive informally on
Wednesday next
The times., 1897-03-16
BROKE THE RECORD.
New York Clearing House With
drawaIs Amounted to 60 SnO ooo

vi a NteAS <A'A'ooa II sSu W S~,ooo,OoOs
New York. March 15.-The rush to
Withdraw goods from bond in anticipation
OF the new tariff law continues today
and all previous records at the New York
clearing house were broken. The total
receipts for the day exceeded 50 500 600.
The times., 1897-03-16
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The times., 1897-03-16
SNAP SHOT INTERVIEWS

~ am the son of Lewis Krulewitch, the
king OF the sweat-shorpers, over in New
York. ny father came to this country
forty seven years ago without penny, and
is now thrre times q millionaire Samuel
Krulewitch, OF New York.
The protective tariff is the grandest
idea that the Republic has given birth to.
The country viii thrive magnifcently il
this bill can speedily become a law. The
South particularly will reap almost in
calcuiahle benefits from its operation. The
South will have an immense number of
Republicans in it when the Republican
tariff gives that section prosperity. =
J..C. jenkins, Alta Bta, Ca
The times., 1897-03-16

Ny mother viii never enter politics -
Eddie Green, Son OF the Lady Million
aire Financier