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AT THE THEATERS.
"Faust" at the Lafayette.


| The Castle Square Opera Company sur-
| prised its admirers last night. 1t was
| feared that Gounod's IF aust" was trifle
| too heavy for the company, but they
| acquitted themselves with great credit
The Lafayette Square opera House was
packed top and bottom, and the indiffer-
ence OF the audience was early raised to
considerable warmth.
Richie Ling sang the title part, and he
disclosed that the old sweetness of his
rather small tenor is still unilnpaired. He
acted with sincerity and dressed hand
somely. A. q. Cunningham was the Me-
phistopheles. His singing Is pleasure To
listen to. Not that he has great voice, it
is, in fact, rather light for the role, but
he sings with absolute correctness and his
enunciation is as clear and pleasing as
recitation. William @. Stewart sang Val
entine in finished and capable style, and
Mr.. yogel did equally well as Wagner.
To the ladies OF the cast belong an even
larger share of credit. Miss Ida Klein
made her local debut with the company as
Marguerite. Her first appearance was de-
cidediy favorable. Though she sings the
notes of her middle register with a very
small voice, it is quite birdlike In its
delicacy and entirely indicative of her
character. But in her higher passages
she lets out notes OF full. round, clear
quality. May Linsk made an attractive
Siebel, both personally and yocalIy. Her
contralto is strong and well controlled.
Miss Rutiedge is adequate To the demands
of Martha.
1t was not alone in the cast, but in the
ensemble, that the production exeelled.
The chorus was fine and the large orches-
ira, barring an inclination to drown the
solos, was in excellent form. The scenery
was superb. Every setting for each of
the six acts was u gem OF color and ap-
propriateness, and all accessories were
eiaborately provided. The electrical ef-
fects were especially good as exhibited in
the Vaccinations of Mephisto, the costumes
all looked new and fresh, and in one scene
horses were introduced to heigiten the pic
turesque effect. AS production it was
the best view OF Faust I'VE have had, only
in the personnel of the principals has il been
eXcelied. hut that Only by the Metropolitan
company. 1t is d rare bargain at the
prices.
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White Crook Burlesque Company.

There was change OF bill and color.
at the Lyceum last night and the White
Crook Company OF vaudeville and bur
lesque specialists put in a program replete
with rare finds in the variety line. The
bill began with Columbus Reception -
cleverly arranged sta ge picture of shapeiy
and beauteous lasses, who dallied with the
muse OF song and dance, touched off with
sparkling wit of three clever comedians,
aud costunIed with an effect that was
dazzling and attractive. Williams and
Edwards are certainly daring trapezists,
their act being one of the most novel seen
here in any season. Ned Monroe and Fern
Melrose put up a ten-minute farce thatwas
full of novelty and caught the house.
Agnes Behler, fresh and winsome song
stress, sang several popular ditties in
pleasing style. Harry Foy and Flo Clark
proved a clever black and white team and
their act was out of the usual run of such
turns and caughton with much force. Allen
MAY, ,an ingenious member, put on an original
feature the motor graph Illuminating
his series of popular songs and presenting
many moving scenes full OF interest and
realism Ed Colby and Frank De Witt did
a sketch which demonstrated their YER
satilityia the balancing line to a great adj
vantage. My Friend from Indiana"
a laugh able burlesque of well-known
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The BjOgraph.

An audience that completely filled the
house last night witnessed the exhibit
tion of the Biograph at Willard Hall.
Quite number were doubtless drawn
out by the fact that in all probability
the present week VIII terminate the long
and successful run of this popular enter
tanment. Almost a complete change of
program has been made, and the new
views are fully up to the standard of ex-
cellence maintained throughout the stay
of this wonderful instrument Among the
new views were those OF the Grant MOnu-
ment dedication in New York. During the
week just passed about five hundred
orphans have been the guests of the
management, and asylums which have not
yet seen the Biograph will be provided
for if satisfactory arrangements as to the
time and day can be made. Exhibitions
viii continue all this week at 2:30, 4:30
and S:15 D. m. with special exhibi-
tion Sunday evening at sis. On to-
morrow all the entertainments will be for
the benefit Of the Metropolitan NJ E.
Church
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Pulpit Language.

To the Editor of The Times:
1 read in your paper this morning 6
sermon by the, Rev. Mr.. Dowie. l never
heard Of the reverend gentleman before
but have this to say about him: That unless
he clothes hisideas in more erefinedlanguage
he will not make many converts. Sucf
words as "wilful liar dirty, vile
press dirty skunk' and internal scoun-
drels'' are disgraceful terms to use and
ought not to be printed in decent paper.
1t is, think, time for the newspapers to
call a halt and refuse to print articles con-
tanning such indecent epithets. Such Ian
guage would never win ME over to any
cause, and only increases my faith III
Christ and the, church. IF we do not get
our Christianity from Greece, we do most
of our refinement, and civilization, for
which we are truly grateful to her
Washington, April % f. L. B.
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Printer Palmer ard the Law.

To the Editor of The Times:
The view of the civil service reform law
by Public rinter Palmer before the Senate
investigating committee are not surprising
when it is known that the law prevents the
Public Printer from giving his own son
u fat office under him. Hardly had Mr..
Palmer taken the oath of office TO sup
port the existing laws of the United States
when he selected a snug place for his son;
and in pursuance or the design he Informed
Mr.. J. S. Teaie, the efficient cashier and
payma ster, that his services were no longer
needed But Mr.. Teaie, who had dis
charged his duties faithfully and honestly,
declined to resign, and made a vigorous
protest against Mr. Palmer s unjust action
til trough good counsel This course has
blocked the Public Printers inclination
to nepotism and favoritism.
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The times., 1897-05-04
THE CARPENTERS CONFER.
Members of the Craft Consider
Plans for Conbining Forces.

The open meeting Of the Carpenters AS
sernbly, No. 1898, K of L., held last
evening at the Labor Bureau. No SOC
c street, was decided success Besides
the members Of the assembly there were
also present ii large number of the mem
bers of Carpenters Union, No -, and Of
other trades
The chief topic discussed was the best
way for all organizations of carpenters
in this city TO combine for the good of
the craft.
Several short addresses were made by
members Of the assembly and visitors on
this subject All favored the combining
of forces for the common good OF all, but
no definite plan was submitted.
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Chief Justice and Mrs. Judd, OF the
Hawaiian Islands; Mr. and Mrs John w
Foster, Capt and Mrs. Heistand, Senator
Foraker, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Mcnon-
aid, OF Cincinnati, and their two little
granddaughters, Misses Laura and Helena
Stallo, spent last evening with the Presi-
dent and Mrs Mckinley. The little Stallo
children, who are noted in Cincinnati for
their beauty, are respectively seven and
five years of age They wore the daintiest
OF white frocks with their soft, brown
curls crowned with picture hats.
Mrs. Mckinley was charmed with the
little girls, and Helena, who is quite a
talented little elocutionist, delighted ever y
one with recitations.
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The advance sale of seats for the In
augural week of the Cummings Stock Com
pany, which will begin the summer season
at the Academy of Music next Monday
evening, opened at the Academy box Of
flee, yesterd day morning Notwithstanding &
the pouring rain there was q constant
stream of patrons throughout the day,
showing plainly that the Washington public
is prompt to take advantage of the ex-
cellent entertainments that will be offered
at the summer scale of prices, 20 and
so cents. The principal sale was for
Monday evening, which indicates a warm
reception to this splendid company.
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News for officeseekers.
% the Editor of The Times:

TO the Editor OF The TIfneS:
There is a gentleman employed in tht
Department of Agriculture who holds mint
different positions. 1 claim it is unlawful
for man TO hold more than one position
under the Government. Ny friend, II. c. b..
claims that a man can hold twenty posi-
tions under the Government if he wants to
We leave it to you to decide. NJ NJ. G.
Respectfully referred to President Me
Kinley. ED.
The times., 1897-05-04

Mrs. Edwin 6. Crabbe gave very pretty
progressive euchre party Saturday even
ing in honor of the birthday of her daugh-
ter, Miss Harriette Crabbe. The parlors
were beautifully trimmed with roses and
hlacs. Among those present were Mrs. Cor
nelius Gardiner. Miss Halliday. Miss FrantZ,
Miss Sara Call, Miss Morse. Miss Fannie
Broderlck, Miss Reeves. Miss Hunter, Miss
Randolph and Miss Crabhe, and Messrs-
Baker, Orme. Basel, Reisinger, Mcmillan,
Watkins. Croissant, Mitchell, Gardiner
and Crabbe.
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Graft Hengelmuller, the brother of the
Austro-Hungarian minister, is a guest of
the legation on Connecticut avenue. He
is devoted to the young Huberman. and
spends much time going about with him 20
see the sights. He accompanied the young
yiolinist u the cycle school, where the
latter took his first lesson at wheeling,
and was as proud as the boy was when
the first attempt proved successful.
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Fire in a News,mner office.

Duluth, Mimi, May Sire originating
in the linotype room of the Evening Herald
building last night did $50, 1000 damage,
practically all Of which is covered by
insurance.
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WHITE HOUSE MUSICALE
A Large Number of Invited Guests
Will Be Present
Chief Justice and Mrs. Judd, of
Hawaii, and Other Evening Cali
ers at the White House.

The President and Mrs. Mckinley have
invited quite large number of guests to
be present at the musicale which is to
be given at the Executive Mansion this
evening at O'Clock
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Mr.. Charles DAVIS, who has been guest
of the White House for the past week, left
yesterday for his home in Chicago
The times., 1897-05-04
Conversation, Perhaps.

There's only one thing I'd like to know
concerning the airship?'
'sAnd that Is
What do they fill the life preservcrs
with?r Chicago Record.
The times., 1897-05-04

Mrs. Peckham entertained large num-
ber of her friends at a 8 O'Clock tea yes
terday afternoon.
The times., 1897-05-04

Miss Carrie Cotterin has returned to the
city after a two weeks stay in Virginia.
During her visit Miss Cotterin pleased
many hearers with her very lovely voice.
The times., 1897-05-04

People cured OF Rheuma tism every day
by inoculation OF the wonderful Polynice
Oil at the Polyniee Medical Institute,
512 18th street northwest 1t
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Seuor Augustin Charez, Chief of Tele-
garph, is at the Normandie. Senor Tgnacio
Garfias, director general of the port, is
expected today. These gentlemen are dele
gates from Mexico to the postal congress
The times., 1897-05-04

Madame Dupuy de LONE, accompanied
by her two sons, is visiting in New York
during the presence in the harbor OF the
Spanish waIship Infanta Maria Theresa
The times., 1897-05-04

The engagement of Miss Church, of Six
teenth street. Co Mr.. Burchard, of New
York, was announced yesterday at a lunch
con, which was given by Miss Church to
twelve young ladies who are prominent
in. society here.
The times., 1897-05-04

Senor Manuel ZepataVera, chief of con-
suiar section OF foreign affairs in Mexico,
is stopping at No. 1887 / street. He is
accompanied by his daughter,
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New York success, concluded an enjoyable
menu Of vaudeville
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The Needs of the Hour.
To the Editor of The Times:
Your editorial relating to the PROPOSE
tion in New York to remove the remains of
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Wedn.sssy Sss.n saPts aRaIsass aRs st MAY S and 6

20 Horses Performing in One Ring at One
Time.
ELLA EWING,
the American Giantess, nearly feet tall
GREAT PETER THE SMALL,
Only D IL pounds
The Orissa wins, RADICA and DOODICA-
Genuine Circus Vaudeville Entertainments
Free Street Parade. with 4g-borse Team.
w Wednesday, at $50 a IN, over folio wing
route n. Zap TO Ii 60 Mass, ave, TO 6th.
TO +, to 9Th, to l. L. ave, to 14th. To K, to
Pa ave, to Ist, Co q, to n. Cap, to show
grounds
Performances at ana . p. m Doors
open at I and T.
Admission soc. Children under nine half
price.
Seat Sale at Bradbury Piano Ware rooms.
1928 Pa. ave
APPS. %, 30my1.34
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WoN,T sTAr INSIDE TIE TIa Err.
Frec-siIver rrogrossivcs say That They'll Ge
Out Again.

Out hGatn.
The believers in tho unlimited coinage of silver
at 10 to 1 who organized the Progressive Demo-
cratic League to keep tho Chicago platform to
the fore in the coming municipal light. refuse to
consider the capture OF their Organization on
Sunday by Tammany Hall permanent defeat.
Seven OF the organizers were assembled yester-
dny afternoon in tho headquarters at the Hotel
Bartholdi They were Jeremiah Healy, J. f.
Durlachcr G. w. Vandcrbeek. and John Hoscy
OF the Progressive Democratic Club, James +.
Quinn of District Assembly 40, X. of L., and A.
A. Miller and Charles Campbell OF the East Side
Free-slver Bryan Club They were asked IL
they had any statement to make, and they put
their lheads together and evolved one which
says. among other things:
"A few overzealous Tammanyites who have
not unlearned the old. reprehensiblc methods OF
the organization. in the hope OF self-advance-
Inent in the esteem OF the bosses. exploited the
old trick OF capturing our meeting last Sun
day, by packing It,. In their anxiety to accom-.
plish this purpose they overreachcd themselves.
All the credentials or the new men who settled
the policy OF the league. void and must be
70 declared. for the reason that they were r-
regularly attestcd. The Tammany enthusiast
be we'll done took 1t upon himself to sign the
c,rg,denti.is; although he is not on the Member
I'VE have talked since the meeting with
nearly all the old, tried. and true members OF
the lGaRut WHO represent bona nde lnde.
pendent organizations. and the determination is
unanimous among them that the action of their
packed meeting shall be rcpudiatcd at the first
opportunity. or their organizations will repudi-
ate the league and work to accomplish their OBJ
jcct by another agency.
This statement was supplemented by the fol-
lowing from Mr. Durlacher, who refuses TO be-
shut mp by Jimmy Oliver.
"Tnmmany tried to capture the league. 1t
has caught third ticket instead"
The particul lar Tanmanyitc referred to in the
statement as having at tested the credentials of
q a IN NO
is Bernard Mcfarland, who is clerk in Register
Sohmer's office.
Secretary Clark OF the Citizens Union said
yesterday that several member. OF the Progress
sve Democratic LcuYue called at the Union
headquarters during the day and signed the Pc
titions for Mr. Low nomination for Mayor.
The Committee of Activity of the Progressive
Democratic League mot last night and wranglcd
for nearly three hours over the Tammany alli-
ance resolution adopted on Sunday. The meet
ing was lively one. and some harsh things wero
said. The opponents of the Tammany alliance
were in a majority in the committee and de-
cided to call a meeting Of the Joint committees
the action taken at the meeting on Sunday.
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TICE-CoNsUL IN not WATER.
His Jubilee Enthusinsm Not Appreciated I
Kansas city People.

Hts Jubilee Enthusinsm Not Appreciated by
Kansas city People.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. June 2l.-In his eagerness
10 make the Kansas City end Of the Victorian
jubilee a very loyal sort Of an affair. Philip E.
Burrongh. British Vice-Consul, has involved
himself In all sorts OF trouble.
Mr.. Burroughs real trouble began when he
requested the Roman Catholic Bishops. Hogan
and Glennon. to order prayers in their churches
for Queen Victoria. lie met "a cold refusal,
and in his anger he aftcrward made uncom.
plincntary remarks regarding the two
Bishops. This brought down upon him the
wrath Of the Roman Catholics OF this city
particularly those of Celtic blood. Following
Duffy OF the Episcopal Church, rcsgning from
the Victorian Committee and declaring that in
inviting the prayers OF the Roman Catholics and
ignoring the Episcopal Church Vice Consul
BnrrouRh had insuited the Episcopal Church and
its head, Queen Victoria.
To crown the perpleNites OF the British Vice
Consul he hns had IA warm time to-day repcllinx
indignant Americans. who want to know why
he flies the british flag and does not place
the stars and Stripes beside it. or course,
Us Nice-Consui. Burrough has the right
to display, the flag OF the country he
and within half an hour after his union jack
had been flung to the breeze this morning
Burrough's telephone began to ring. and pro.
tests began to pour in. He was advised
to hang up an American flag. and in
some cases he was threatened with bodily harm
II ho did not do 80. There Is considerable feel.
ing about the matter and though Burrough
stands his ground and refuses TO hang out the
fug Of the Union. he is much worried and not a
little alarmed at the situation.
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day, but nobody interfered with him until Sher-
IN SohantH OF Glater COUNTY mot him. iAta On the

day, but nobody interfercd with him until sher-
IN Schants Of Ulster county met him. late In the
The Sheriff was driving with his wifo from
Esopus on his way homo to Highland. Ho saw u
whito man and q colored man walking together,
fugitive. and he drove ahead and loft his wife
with friends. Then he came back q mile and
accosted the pair; He asked the white man IL
Tho man, told him Il wasn't. but he arrested
N Is s s osfs ana n gSS hnntod "a I'm e%n
for Plattekill mrn and found William Fowler.
who. went to the jail with THE SUN reporter
Decker Admitted his Identity, but no denied
that he had committed the murder. He told a
burg, and SAIL that Purdy had sold tho horse
which had belonged to Gardner.
rounding country gathered al tho general store
there yesterday and discussed the murder until
funeral time; Then they all went to the little
funeral services and helped TO M In tho grave
In tho Quaker copotery: After that they wont
Frank Decker, a brother Of Joe, was there. and
tSas Joe Saa sed Hs od about
borrowing OF win Dscker's gun. Ike 81, John
was there, too and I'm said ..
"By gum, it was only last Tuesday that Joe
he says to me- Ike says ho. 'something's eoin,
to hanpsT round thS crC Or 'er
Must have been considering 1; then. COM
mspMied M l. Tho crowd. ..
"cN, bhiu SOc
mover wns worth nothin'. anyhow and this IL
tho awfullcst crime hat evoi was committed
Though Joe warn't worth nothin. nobodyd ever
think he'd killed n man. nnd killod him IN cold
blood; but guess there ain't no doubt h0 did It,
"Who IL this Mira. TerwilliRer who Ia onRatred
to marry Gardner Z" asked THE Sun reporter OF
the Squire.
"Thcre she is, young man, right in front of
you; that's the young woman said the squire.
pointing to n conicly young woman less than
three feet away from the reporter. That's
her. went on the Squire; shes n widow. with
seven children. That's you. amt 1t. Sarcy, he
said, addressing the woman. The woman nodded
Land a sake" said another wo,pnn; lands
sake SarCy, you ought to ben married 10 him n
ycar ago: yer ought 10 ben me rried to him when
I told you; you ousfter get mari led and dono
with It. and " yo hal. may be his ere wouldn't
cr happened
Tears came into sarah Terwinigers eyes.
That's what Yer oughter donc, said the
Squire.
Pore thing" said n second woman; "she's
n widow with seven children. And Mrs. Ter
We'll. always did think" said another one
of the crowd: that there was something tho
day. he says. why, say. it's the easiest thing
In the world to do things in this kentry; why. I
could steal anything or l could shoot man
dead. and all I'd have 10 do would be git over
to Danbury, Conn, and they couldn't touch mo
for It,. / said he was fool to think OF such u
thing; but he had II In his head that wny.
Ana 10 they talked. alternately sympathiZinR
with Mrs. Terwilliger and then recalling strange
things that Joe Decker had done.
things that Decker had stolen and sold or
uawnrd
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SPITE HOUSE WIDOW At Law.
says tho Papers In This Suit Against Her Ner
served Another Woman.

says tho Papers in This Suit Against Her Wero
served Another Woman.
Emma J. Richardson. widow OF Joseph Rich
ardson, the multi.millionairc. moved before JUS
ticc Lawrence of tho Supreme Court yesterday
to vacatc two judgments obtained against her
BY the law firm of Rollins g. McGrath aggre
eating about $4,000. for professional services
rendered to her as executrix of the will Of the
late Benjamin Richardson, brother of her hus
band. The executor, W. 7. Wnshburn, was also
sued in those actions. but he served answers
disputng the bills. and the case AS to him has
not been tried. As she did not answer In either
suit. the judgments were taken against her by
default.
Mrs Richardson. through her attorney,
Charles F. Darlington. stated that she had never
been served with the summonses in the actions
and knew nothing or the judgments until about
the time OF the funeral OF her husband. She
submitted an affidavit Of her sister. Mrs. Fannie
Smithson. who stated that the papers were
Richardson in the "spite house at l"l6 lex
ington avenue. When the house was mentioned
Justice Lawrence said:
"Tha. is the house four feet wide that wo
have heard so much aboutf
:. That Is the house" said Layer Darlington.
Mrs smithson said that a process server came
TO thehoase on March 81 last and she had an
Richardson and she replied that she was not
well. you are good enough Mrs. Richard.
son for me-.
He then offered the papers. but she let them
fall.
Lawyer Philip A. Rollins said that his process
server knew Mrs. Richardson and was quite
sure that he had served the right woman. He
would like Mrs. Richardson produced in court
so that the process server could confront her.
Mr.. Darlington said tina. he had no objection
but thar she ia now out OF town.
Justice Lawrence was not satisfied that Mrs
Richardson had not been served. and said he
would deny the motion to open the default un-
less Mrs Richardson appears TO be examined AS
20 the service.
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BURLEIGH SUCCEEDS MIL1IKEN.
Elected by 1000 TO 5000 Plurality Over His
Popocratic Opponent.

AUGUSTA. No., June 2l.-Ex-Gov. Edwin c.
Burlcigi will I'LL out tho late Seth Milliken's
torn In Congress. IIo was chosen to-day by an
overwhelming victory 10 represent the Third
district. His opponent was Frederick W. Plais-
tod. a personal friend and ardent supporter OF
William }. Bryan. Forty-six towns out of l34
In tho district give Burlcigh 5,5s5; Plaisted
Isl; scattering, 1853.
This shows II shrinkagc since last September
90 per cent. in tho Democratic. Burleigh will
have between. 1000 and 5000 plurality.
BANGOR, Me, June .l.-ES-Gov. Burlcgh
MRines new Congressman-elect, is here on his
way TO Aroostook for short rest. He said TO
THE Sun reporter:
Tho returns indicate my election by 1000 to
5000 plurality. Tho vote OF both parties was
light. Tho Republican shows IA falling or from
the election Of last September OF 40 per cent. >,
and tho Democratic vote from 30 to 30 per cent
This wa was a. anticipated; Tho long;,continued wet
ly behind in their spring work, and II was dii-
cult upon pleasant day like this To get them to
come TO the polls In spite Of this we wero able
TO get out vote considerably in excess OF our
estimates. and win one OF the decisive Repubi-
can victories for which the district has long
some time next week..