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be the greatest man in Missouri. That
meant great deal to this boz of twenty
two, for outside OF Missouri there was
little worth striving for And, then, to
justify his cowardly act, he related that
it had been planned by James thata bank
should be robbed soon, and Ford had been
told that he was TO enter the bank with
James, who would quietly shoot him. az
he had begun TO nIistrust the kid" AL
this Ford pretended To believe. He was
confident that he would be murdered in a
little while IL he had not put a bullet
through Jesse's back while he was hang
ing a picture
Kelly the tough citizen" who re-
moved Ford, seemed. strangely enough,
to regard the killing Of this man much as
Ford had looked upon the killing Of Jesse
James Ford was an open enemy or
society, and only month before his
death had elUsed all the business houses
and put the camp % bed at p IN The
morning paper had suggested that Ford b..
informed that De would be expected in
the future 10 refrain frum shutting up the
town, leave the camp, o. bs hanged. Just
as he pleased. and for that hc sw0Fe ne
wUuld Kill of the working force. from the
editor in-cniFf down 20 ~FFeCkIe Jim
mIe." the devil
However. Kelly was wrong. He was
condemned even by Ford's enemies for
his c0wardly act. Just as the public had
disappTuvesi of the murder OF Jesse James.
Al agreed that the removal OF Jesse
in Missouri. and that FOri's absence
would facilitate the movement OF trains
would add much 10 the peace and quiet
of Creole camp; but no man adulires a
coward SO Kelly was arrested. and in
Judge Bells court he was surprised to
receive life sentence in the pen.
on the morning OF the day following the
killing half hundred people assembled in
a store room where religious services were
held. They brought FOrd's coffin, and
placed it upon q bench, aud then the
preacher got up and preached a funeral
sermon. He was not very enthusiastic I
thought, but ne had a tough client and
hard case. He took for his text, If he
could be said to have taken anything, the
line which Ford had written upon the
white paper; Charity covereth a multi
tude of SINS" and made the most of it.
When he had finished an express wagon
backed up 20 the door, they put the dead
man in, and the wagon wound away up the
trail 20 level spot above the town, where
the Unwept and unfortunate girl had been
buried the day Ford died; where all about
were new-made graves; where Gambler
Joe Simmons and ''SlantIng Annie slept
side by side
The autumn winds blow bleak and chill,
The signing, quivering aspen weaves
About the summit OF the hill,
Above the Unrecorded graves,
Where halt, abandoned hUrrcs feed,
Ar.G coyotes caII-and this is Creede.
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THE LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN.
Getting Its Mending Bureau Into
Good Working Order.

Getting Its Mending Bureau Into
Good Working Order.
The headquarters OF the Legion of
Loyal Women was a busy spot at noon
yesterday. In addition to the usual
Wednesday luncheon, which was patron
lied by a large attendance of business
men and ladies who dropped in during
their downtown shopping, the members
were pleasantly excited over the estab-
fishing Of their mending bureau. which
was opened, with Mrs. L. Nj. Porter in
charge The plan was proposed by Mrs.
James Tanner, approved by the legion,
and matured within the past month.
The legion averages about a hundred
poor people on its relief list, but OF
these, but few are skilled members, and
only such can be engaged. This mO-e-
ment for self-help for competent women
bears every promise OF success. IL the
men and women OF the city, who can af-
ford to pay for their surplus mending. VIII
give the bureau helping hand
The first customer was a lady who sent
a large bundle OF socks and hose, the
prices for meudinG which wilt average
from TO 10 cents a pair. Gloves win be
repaired at the same rates, and skirt
bindings. that terror 20 the average wo-
man, viii be neatly done FOR from % to
80 cents The neat little business card
states that the bureau Will be open
daily from 8 TO 3. at the legion head
quarters, No. 419 Tenth street north
west, and that large bundles VIII be
called for and delivered.
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DANCED AMIDST FLOWERS
The COtillien Last Night at National
Rifles Armory.
Mrs. Draper's Reception afagnifi.
cent Affair = Other Brilliant
Events in Society Circles.

The cotilliGn of last evening will be re-
and successful of the always delightful
functions given by the club.
The ballroom at National Rifles Armory,
was beautifully decorated in pink, green.
and violet, the delicacy OF the shades chosen
resulting in perfect symphony In color.
Wild snsilaX festooned the walls, AMI ut
either end of the spacious platform. were
beautiful groupings OF tall graceful palms.
The crystal chandeliers were veiled in
pink gauze, and tied with long green satin
StreainerS with bunChes of violets pend
ant thcrefrom.
The patroneSSes were-MrS BouTrows,
Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. william L. Wilson, Mrs.
j. c. Faulkner. Mrs. c. N. Blanchard, Mrs.
C. A. Swanson, Mrs. d. N. Morgan. and
Mrs John Floyd Waggaman.
Mr.. John II. CaperS led. with Mrs. Claude
A. Swanson OF Virginia.
The young ladies taking part in the cotil-
lion were Miss Rasin. who was gowned in
light satin: Miss Ballnger, in light blue
spangled tulie. over blue satin; Miss Peck,
in white moire antique; Miss Money OF
MISSISSIPPI III Diue sdlln, Will lace anu
violets; Miss blanchard, in lemon moire:
with trimmings OF lace; Miss Wakely, in
pompadour silk and white ribbons; Miss
Doan, white tulle, with white satin: Miss
Trenholm, in black mousselne de sole;
Miss Ella Trenholm, in ivory fajlle: Miss
Dufour, in white organdie over satin; Miss
Curtis white mousseiine de sole; Miss Nor
gan, lavender chiffon over white satin; Miss
Nottingham, yellow satin, and Miss Her
man, Miss Peter, Miss Edwards, Miss Per
kins, Miss Junes, Miss Althing, Miss Rowe,
Miss Doughcrty, Miss de Armand, Miss
Brown, Miss Cobb, Miss McGood win, Miss
Thomas, Miss Sharpe, Miss Heaily, Miss
Curtis, Miss Evans, Miss Wilson, Miss
Carson, Miss Edwards, Miss Warner, Miss
Nevin, Miss Fuger, Mrs. Willard. Mrs.
Moore, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Needham. Mrs
McGoodwin, and Mrs. Robinson.
Among the gentlemen present were
Messrs. John W. Capers, C. J. Watson, j.
c. Hooe, L. Gephane, T. +. Davis, w l..
Peppernan, A. c. Tunck, j. L. Willard.
William McWilson, H. NJ. Locke, w. l.
Moore, F. NJ. Mondell, c. V. Ford, u. n.
Edwards, F. L. Parks, Reeve Lewis, DR..
Ayers, Thomas p Smith, &. +. Smith,
w. w. BaIclay,M NJ. Erdman, +. =. pougheIty.
c. p HaTndon, Charles Faulkner, NJ. ].
Warrington, T. F. Brantley, T. NJ. Bergen,
DIT. Lee Harbon, K. 81. Carlisle, Kennedy,
Ryan, Blount. HOugh. Fugitt. Lieut.. Irwin,
A. C. Wilson, MeRoberts, Bennett. Felix,
Young Simms, Magruder, Mohun, Clagett
and Beyens
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MARRIED "A FORMER LOVER.
A Young Society Woman Changed
Her Mind at the Last Moment,

Jackson, Miss, Jan. IA special from
Ya2oo City to the Clarion Ledger says a
Miss Vaughn of Greenwood and Mr. Rus
sell OF Hollondale were to have been mar
ried today. One hundred and fifty invita-
tons were sent out one of which reached
Mr. Berry. former sweetheart, at the
A and NJ. College.
He threw ASIDE his Looks and took the
first train 10 Greenwood, going at cree to
the home of the young lady She agreed
10 marry him, and he secured preacher
The happy oouple then went to their future
home, at Yazoo City leaving Russell dazed.
The parties all stand high socially
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Expecting a Little Countess.

New York, Jan. 13-The last letter
received from the Countess de Casteliane.
formerly Miss Anna Gould, by an in
tInate friend of hers in New York, in
timatedt that the next important news from
her-and it would be very important, in
deed-woulds come by cable, and not by
mail. This intelligence supplements the
known fact that for a month past Pc
cu!iar traffic has been carried on between
New York and Paris. There have been
bales and bundles and boxes of queer
little garments OF the finest texture, to
say nothing OF spoons and mugs and rings
and rattles Of the NEST costly material
and workmanship. The cablegram may
arrive any day now, and the countess
brothers and sister are quite excited
about it.
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Sense and Sentiment.

More die by food than famine.
The baek-tioor robbeth the house.
You can't whistle and sing at the same
time.
Spin not too fine thread lest it break
in weaving up.
No sweetness in q cabbage twice boiled
or a tale twice told
One cannot earn even daily bread with
out S ONE pain
The acuteness OF some natural instincts
becomes duIled by civilization.
Genius has its drawbacks, which chiefly
affect its neighbors and its kindred.
F. F. Montresor.
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The sentiment Of words.

To listen--reading with the ears
Title of nobility-soap that makes a
great Iather but won't wash except in
very soft water1.
Truth lies at the bottom OF a well.
When the bucket comes up every one Is
afraid OF the Contents.
To render Scrvice-an affectionate but
certain way OF breaking friendship and
gaining an enemy.
Toilet powder-the polishing powder OF
Venus. Beauty gained by ITS use soon
furnishes and needs epolishia GOOD
Housekeeping.
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IT'S AMANDA'S COURTHOUSE.
After. a Hitter Fight Mrs. Way Wins
a Famous suit.

wichita, Kan, Jan. l3.-By a decision
az the United states courthere Mrs Amanda
way Of Boston viii become sole owner OF
the Ellsworth county S25. 600 courthouse
or March 1.
The suit was ore In equity.
Mrs Way claimed that inasmuch as her
late husband owned the property on which
the courthouse was built, and as he had
furnished all the money to erect the build
ing, she shoulG he given the property. AZ
ter a bitter fight lasting for three years
abe finally obtained judgment.
The decree provides that she shall pay
the county $4,000 for the heating ap-
paratus and fixtures in the building and
then take everything on the property but
the records, which the county will be per-
mitted to keep She has until March to
raise the money
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The dinner given last evening 10y Gen.
and Mrs. Draper, at their magnificent
home, on X street, was one of the most
brilliant functions of the season.
The Oblong table was arranged with
exquisite taste, the handsome gold service,
cut glass, crystal and dainty china, being
in perfect harmony with the decorations
of FFrleyenses fern and Bride roses.
a large mirror was placed III the center
of the oblong table, and was fringed with
clustering ferns, after natures own ashton.
while il the center crystal vase held
long-stemmed Bride roses.
At either end of the table We're placed
gold candclabra, bearing whitc-capped
waXen tapers, asId two large dishes of
repoHsse gold, held Bride roses and ferns.
The favors We're boxes of chocolates
in the form OF cigars, and tiny mugs
OF Bohemian glass, in holders of filigree
silver.
Dainty faces, painted most artistically
in water colors, smiled up at the guests
from the name cards.
Mrs. Draper, i'll a most becoming gown
OF lavender velvet, encrusted with Jewels
and ornamented with rose point, greeted
her guests with that charming cortiiality
which is one of her most marked char
acteristics.
The guests Were: Senator and Mrs
Lodge, Senator and Mrs. MILAN, Mr. New
lands, Mrs. Minot, Gen. and Mrs. Rreckin-
ridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman, DR. and Mrs
Loring, and Mr. and Mrs. Legeare.
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DIED.

O'NETLL-John O.. late captain 116th
nsylvania Volunteers, at his residence.
No 20S Ninth street southeast, Wednesday,
January 13, 1897, at 81 O'Clock d. IN.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. Philadelphia
and Chicago papers please copy. Item
ST0CKTON-Wednesd January g,
1897, Lagra A, daugnSsr OF AiDerC u. and
Loretta b. Stockton, aged fourteen years
and eleven months
Funeral services at J. William Lees
chapel. .5:s2 pennsylvania avenue, D.
m. January l f. Friends invited. Item
IN SIEMORIAM.
LASSELLE-A memorial requiem mass
FOR william u. laSSele viii he sung at St
Al0ySins' Church on Thursday. January l T.
at O'Clock a. m. His friends are respect
fully invited TO attend.
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Mrs. Lewis Green Stevenson, Mrs. Black
burn Of Kentucky, Mrs. McCreary of Ken
tucky, Mrs. Fruitt, Miss Brown, Miss
Fox, Miss LomaX, Miss HaInlin, Miss
Breckenridge, Sonora Enda, and Miss
Henderson.
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Gloomy Outl0ok. .

''oh. don't care airiIy remarked the
dramatic lady whose angel had flown
There's just as good fish in the sea, you
know
Il didn't go to school whole sot," said
tine other actress lady, but it seems to me
that the sucker is fresh water fish exciu-
siveIy" y"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Mrs Wilson had delightful reception
and was assisted by Mrs. Morehead OF
North Carolina, Miss Mollie Elliott Sea-
Well, Miss Henrietta SeaweIl. Miss Carter,
Miss Baylor, Miss Aisquith, NJ iss III gore, and
Miss Wilson
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Mrs. Carlisle had with her for the
afternoon; Miss Cullen, Miss Elizabeth
Curtis, Miss Love OF Buffalo, N. Y, Miss
Carey, Mrs. Sutherland, wife of Lieut..
Sutherland; Miss Alter of Cincinnati, and
Miss Doggett.
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The Minister Of Switzerland and Madame
Pioda entertained at very handsome
dinner last evening
The decorations. of red roses and white
carnations, intermingied with ferns, sug-
gested the Swiss national colors, and were
very effective.
The guests were: Justice and Mrs Har-
Ian, the Austro- Hungarian Minister and
Baroness Hengalmuller. Minister Dupuy de
LONE, OF Spain, Mrs. Hobson, the Hawaiian
Minister and Mrs. Hatch, Mr.. Wright,
Madame Federico, Prince Wede, Mrs Sar-
gent, Mrs. Du Pasc, Mrs. Ffoulke, Dr.
Vogel, and Miss Ffoulke
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The Capitol Hill Assembly dance at
Haines' Hall was a brilliant success last
night, and reflected great credit upon
the executive committee, which is as
follows: William Edward Horton, presi-
dent; Edward. NJ Burns, Charles Fair,
Richard z. HaweS. Henry T. Blair, Harold
Davis. n. Wor.hington Dorsey, Thomas
Dowling, Jr., Edgar s Eckles, Louis w
Eugster, William A. Hipkins, Robert C.
Howard, William E. Howard, J. Clarence
Price. Robert F. Bolton, Franklin Moore,
Charles ]. ON ell, Frank K Pfson,
Charles T. Roberts, John III. Stoutenburgh,
Ausburn F. Towner. Martin c. Walker,
Arthur ID. Weakly, j Russell whelpley,
John Chalmers Wilson.
The soft glow of the many incandescent
lamps shed their subdued light upon the
many fair young ladies, and brought out
more effectively the coloring Of their
tasteful gowns.
Among the ladies present were: Mrs.
Ross, Mrs. Hillman, Misses Harriet Rich
ardson, Buchanan, Fair, Graves, Polken-
holm. Allen, Stoughten, Klowan, Plant,
Hamnett, Joyce, Dodge, Smith, Stewart.
Shields, Wilson, Craven, EckIcs, Will.
iams, Howard, Simmonds Acton, Uhler,
Brenniger, Wilson, Began, Bower, Towne,
Chapman, Young, Bundy, Wood, Oliver,
Walker.
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Mrs. Harmon was assisted by MISS Eliz-
abeth Harmon, Mrs Fred Mcclure, Miss
Hamlin. Miss Poor. Miss Miles, of Pbila-
delphia; Mrs Wright. Miss Claggett, and
Miss Miller.
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If You Give a Dinner,

Luncheon, reception or card party let
Freund 81 3 10th St, furnish the -eatables."
He'll take entire charge, arrange and fur
nish everything YOU wish at any price you
wish 10 pay.
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1t is Of the sixteenth century, during the
second invasion of Italy by the troops OF
France, that the acton is laid Of Otis Skin
ner's new play. He brings "a Soldier of
Fortune to the New National ON Monday
evening for the opening Of his engagement
here.
Fabian Torelli, a young italian soldier
serving in the French army, was falsely
accused OF theft by a spy in the employ
OF Caesar Eorgia. He tarely saves his life,
for stealing was hanging offcnse in those
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Mrs. Olney was assisted by Miss Page,
Miss Buer, Miss Whitney Miss Cana, Mrs.
Chadwick, wife of Commander Chadwick; !;
Mrs. Lima, and Miss Sartoris.
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Gen. Batcheller, ex-minister to Spain,
and Mrs. Bateheller entertained at a din
ner of sixteen covers last evening
The guests seated around the flower
decked table were: The Minister of Mexico
and Nine. Romero, ex- Minister Heard, Mr.
and Mrs.. Richardson, Mrs. Stanley Mathews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hornsby, Mr.. George B. Nc
Cleland, Mrs. Richardson Clover, Surgeon
General Tryon, and Mr. f. Diodati Thomp-
son.
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New Plays Announced

The Damrosch Opera Company opens its
season tonight al the Lafayette Square
with performance of Wagner's Lohengrin
The presentation is all that has been prom
ised, an exceptionally fine one The cast
is as strong a S the Damrosch Company can
muster. Il is headed by Herr Ernst Kraus,
who sings the title role. Herr Kraus is a
great tenor, with splendid voice aud
fine dramatic ability. He was for a long
time the leading tenor in the Royal Opera
Company Berlin, and later in London made
an immense success. Mr.. Somer, heroic
baritone, gives an excellent representation
OF Telramund. Mr.. Mertens, Nine Gadski,
and Nine. EibenschutZ are also OF the cast
The repertoire for the remainder of the
week is as follows: Friday, die Walkure:'
Saturday matinee, "Tannhauser,'' and
Saturday evening, "Segfried.'
Tomorrow's opera, Die Walkure," is the
occasion of Nine. Lilli Lehmann's return
TO the American operate stage. Lilli Leh-
mann is the woman more than any otehr
with whom we associate the singing of
Wagner. She created most of the roles
she sings, and lovers of Wagnerian opera
picture her in these roles in their minds, no
matter how vivid the impressions that many
other noble singers have made. She is
back in America. She is now in New York
receiving the loving homage and the cordial
best wishes of her friends In Washington
she will be received with equal good wishes
from her old friends, and with an intense
interest from the younger opera goers who
have never heard her.
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Mrs Stuart, wife of Capt. Sidney E
Stuart, L. 5. A. and her little daughter
are the guests OF Col. and Mrs Livingston
OF No. I7l7 Oregon avenue.
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Miss Herbert had with her Mrs. Emory,
Mrs, Brounson, Miss Jackson, the Misses
Mendonca, Mrs. Harrison OF Alabama, and
Mrs Sayres OF Texas
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The coming OF Mr.. Richard Mansfield
is one of the finest pleasures of the
theatrical year to the most play-going
people. Many a newspaper critic and
many an amateur student OF the play
ranks his dramatic power as genius. There
are few men in this decade whose work
is so true, SO delicate, and SO ringing
with power.
Every character that Mansfield has at
tempted has been worthy portraya most
of them are accepted verities, ana Will
be traditions in the coming years. In the
few instances where the critics have
disagreed with the Mansfield characteriza-
ton, they have always seen, at least, and
have acknowledged that they were honest
and genuine, and that they represented
study. After Mr. Mansfield's genius in
the making Of his position on the stage,
has come, closely, this fact, that he is a
student and a worker. He is an edu-
Gated man. There are many of our
players with far less of the original fire
in them that have depended on some
slight facility OF some kind for tenn
porary popularity, and have never worked.
And there are many OF them that are
not educated, unfortunately.
MI hdisiieiu annual engagement in
this city will take place at the Lafayette
Square next week, opening on Monday
evening.
hefoiiowing repertoire will he presenter
On Monday evening, "The Merchant of
Venice on Tuesdayevening, 1.-The Partisan
Romance;" Wednesday matinee a new
play, Castle Sombras;' Wednesday even.
ing, king Richard Ill., Thursday even.
ing and Saturday matinee, Beau Brl,m-
mei;" Friday, prince Karl;s Saturday
evening, "Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Fl Hyde." Castle
Sombras" Will be seen for the first time
in this city. The play is from the pen Of
j. Ii. GreEough Smith, editor Of the Strand
Magazine.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dillon nave sent
outcards for the marriage Of their daughter,
Mary Verona, 20 Mr.. Thomas F Murphy
on Wednesday morning, January 20. The
nuptial mass Will precede the ceremony.
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy will
Immediately leave for a Northern trip.
At home after February 8, at No. 53 I
street northeast.
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GOLDENBERGS
'STORE NEWS"
January founeenth-


1t is almost an affront to their
exceeding goodness to cut and
slash among the sheets as we
have done. But duty is blind.
Right prices have been scaled
down to emergency prices. We've
Remarked for quick clearing
before stock taking.
About s5 women's high-grade tailor
made walking skirts-of serge, plain
and brocaded mohairs, crcponS. novelty
and diagonal weayes-very wide, styi-
ish and velvet hound, and sold up to a.
high as s.. You'll md them on q
center table marked
your
pick for $3.50
926-928 7th-706 K SITS.
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Mrs. Wilson also gave an informal card
party in the evening. Among those present
were Mrs. Peck, OF New York. Miss HOUs-
ton OF New York, Miss Emily Garland. Kiss
Hyatt, Miss Julia Miller. Mrs. Webb Of
New York, Mr. Blount, Mr. c. T Wilson.
Mr.. Bell, Mr.. Longstrert, DR.. Chase. Mr.
Maloney, and Mr.. Burchell
The morning times., 1897-01-14

Have you seen the Cinematographe?
Never mind about either pronouncing or
andlyZng the name Charles Dudley Warner
attempted 10 do SO edit0rially in the Hart
ford Courant, but gave up the job, aging:
go and see it, anyhow, it is the marvel
of the age" His sentiment has been re-
peated by hundreds who have seen it at
Willard Hall. 1t brings the world in ac-
ton to Washington, 1t shows large de-
tachments from all the armies of Europe.
1t viii show YOU this week the royal we'd
ding procession OF the Princess Maud, the
marvellous scene of men and horses battling
for their lives in a swift current; in short
twenty to thirty scenes, giving you an
Eour and half Of absorbing interest, every
moment of which amazes and delights you.
The morning times., 1897-01-14

Miss Houston, OF New York, is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Nelson, of $40 Nineteenth
street.
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The Cabinet receptions were well-at-
tended. Mrs Stevenson had to assist her,
The morning times., 1897-01-14

Mrs. Wallach entertained at hand
some dinner last evening
The morning times., 1897-01-14

Carlos A. Gardner one OF the best of the
singing comedians, comes to the Grand
next week with his comedy, Father
land The scenes OF the play are laid
in the Austrian Tyrol, and are reproduc-
tions OF Photographic views OF this pic
turesque country. The plot is the love
story of fine young German, without
melodrama, but with plenty of romance
A strong company comes with Mr.. Gard
ner Their singing and dancing are an
added feature to Mr.. Gardner's own
famous songs.
The morning times., 1897-01-14

The AL G.. Fields Minstrels are an
nounced for the attraction at the Column
bia Theater, beginning Wednesday even
ing, January 20. and for the remainder of
the week, including matinees Thursday
and Saturday. Mr.. Fields calls himself
the Barnum OF the minstrel world. Hehas
combined with the minStrels his '2Oth
Century Circus" Including performing
animals and noveltie es. The minstrel
portion OF the entertainment is furnished
by large companyof American ministries,
numbered among whom are some of the
bcSt-known people OF the minstrel world
including the dear old father of mlniNtrelsy,
Dan Rice. The specialties are furnished
by fine company OF European artists.