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The times., 1898-11-29
kernan's-ReiIIy and Woods's Big
show

Pat Reilly is undoubtedly one of the
funniest funmakers, in the variety bust
ness. His annual visit to Kernan's means
a period of unreserved merriment, and
this weeks engagement will prove no ex-
ception to the rule, If last nights hilarity
may be taken as a sign. Reilly and
Woods Big Show" has long enjoyed 4
reputation as one of the best and bright
est in its line on the road. and this time
1t seems 10 be bigger and brighter than
ever. In its ranks are contained some of
the best specialists in the business. and
so the combination well deserves to be
termed feature company Instead OF
the usual burlesque, the olio is dotted
here and there with concerted numbers
which are novel and pleasing. Prominent
among these are the Six Yankee Doodle
Girls with patriotic sketch in which
Mr.. Bryans newest song. Santiago" and
an impersona ton of Col Roosevelt, earn
enthusiastic applause. The Human
Flags is another card which is not only
pleasing in execution but decidedly novel
in conception.
Pat Reilly provokes the usual amount
of enjoyment, chiefly by means of his
clever crayon work The De FilHpis are
very graceful terpsichoreon artists, who
also assist the company in the Dances
of all Nations a really enjoyab nov
city The Cyclone Six" with their COM
edy sketch, The Husbands Return
cause no end OF laughter; the Dunbar
sisters are attractive singers. and the
three Melrose brothers perform some new
acrobatic feats which. for neatness and
difficulty, have not recently been sur
passed here. The Weston sisters are,
local favorites, and their specialties prove
cleverer than ever Frank d. Bryan sings
the songs he writes, and some of them
are decidedly pleasing; Dan, kittie, and
Clara Louise Morton made a prompt hit
in their musical sketch; Bessie Lamb
earned a number of recalls for her rag
time ditties: Baker and Reynolds prove
clever knockabou- comedians. The pro-
gram closes with what seems a fitting
finale to the best speciality show that has
appeared here this season.
The times., 1898-11-29
Lafayette-"Ln Tosca.-

1t is certainly lamentable commentary
upon the artistic tastes Of the city OF
Washington that a production of such
merit as is that of La Tosea" in the
hands of the Melbourne MacDowell-
Blanche Walsh combination should be re-
ceived by as meager an audience as as
sembled last evening at the Lafayette.
Possibly the light house was caused by
a feeling of doubt that any but the
lamented Fanny Davenport could cred
itably fill the plays title role, but
If such was the impediment to at
tendance. it was proven most film
sy excuse ere the end of the performance.
Localities yesternight pronounced Miss
Walsh an acceptable substitute for and
successor to the departed tragedienne--
not her equal, perhaps, yet as capable
follower as could be found in a search
throughout the Rialto. AS pronounces the
capital. so pronounces the nation, and the
young woman may well be proud of her
reception
Comparisons will necessarily be made
between fine points in the work of the
present and former stars. Calm judgment
must accord to the young actress the
fullest measure of well won praise While
not Miss Davenport's equal in the more
passionate scenes, she is distinctly her
superior in the lighter and more flippant
bits of the piece. Still, the climaxic sit
nations of the third and fourth acts are so
well worked up that Miss Walsh won call
after call. That the '"Trilby'' of but three
brief years ago should be the La Tosca"
of today is a commentary and a tribute
that needs no elaboration. Little more
need be said.
Interest in the presentation was caused
largely by curiosity regarding the merits
of Miss Walsh. Melbourne MacDowell
has been tested frequently in the fire
of criticism and so universally found
worthy that naught but good may be said
concerning his Characterization of the
scheming Baron Scarpia, the forcefu VIII
lain so pronounced in his latent energy
and visible dignity. Arthur Elliott Is ae-
ceptable as Mario and Hugh Arnott in
ferior as Angelotti.
Antony and Cleopatra" will be the bill
tonight.
The times., 1898-11-29
ltijOu-yaudeyilIe.

The burlesque of one of New York's
latest successes as presented last night
at the Bjou, under the name of Cyranose
de Boot Jack" seemed to make an en-
phatic hit. The roles We're all done by
members of the house stock company.
Those who assume leading parts in the
production are William Gilmore, John
Weber. Fanny Baker, Nina Collins, Ida
Howell and Effie Fay. ballet is led by
Mile. kraske. This, together with the
rest of the program arranged by Mana
ger Grieyes, made an attractive bill Mr.
and Mrs. Augustin Neuville, in a comedy
sketch; May Hoey, with a number of
old-time songs; the Casino Four-Doust,
Mitchell, Palmer and Mitchell-in a num-
Der of selections; Nat. NJ. Wills and Mile
Loretto in very funny skit: the Whit
ney Brothers, in a Eovel musical act, and
Dave Foster and Fannie Lewis furnish
the rest of the entertainment
The times., 1898-11-29
Columbin-Hnverly's Minstrel,.

Down deep in the human heart. under
mass of other emotions and records
there Is something to which the minstrel
show, like the circus. perenniaIly appeaIs
There seems to be a crying need in the
average nature for burnt cork comedy.
and this need Is quite satisfied by col"
Haveriy and the aggregation of old-timers
with which he occupied the stage last
night at the Columbia This is NOT he
cause the jokes and songs are new. for
many of them are not, while some are:
II Is not because there is any especial abil-
lty displayed, and it is not because the
accessories are elaborate. for most of them
seem of the simplest. The audience as
sembled-and ii was large-had come be-
cause its members wanted to see "A min
strei show, and they left satisfied and
happy, as they could not have been had
the performance been poor
The star of the combination is probably
Billy Rice. whose name is familiar to all
those who know about black-face laugh
creators, and whose eccentric drolleries
are as effective and mirth-provolling as
they ever We're. In his monologue on The.
Topics of the Hour" which is supposed
TO treat of the Spanish American war and
civil service reform, but which begins with
a story about Adam and Eve on Pennsyl-
wanna Avenue, Mr. Rice managed to keep
his hearers laughing till they We're tired.
His makeup is one OF the best possible
of Its kind, and his impersonation is full
of unctuous humor. The Nichols sisters.
who offer some pickaninny dialogue. dane
ing and comic business OF the Topsy style
are extremely good at their work and
made an emphatic hit. In the scene called
Cotton Field Frolics.' William Riley. as
Martha Jane Green, did some remarkably
good work. Mr.. Riley possesses a voice
which is more in harmony with the pc
culiar plantation music than is that of
most men, and whenever he had anything
To do in the course of the evening he
proved entirely satisfactory. In this
sketch there is some very good buck and
winging by members of the company. and
the finish is provided in a fire scene
which is unique in its way. The next hit
is made by Arthur Deming in mono
logue which Is particularly witty. He is
followed by Bogart and O'Brien. who give
sort of musical melange, interspersed
with low comedy. in very clever man.
ner. The last Offering on the program IS
what its authors call an aboriginal oper-
eta. entitled The Princess of Madagas-
car"
The times., 1898-11-29
The Best Plaster.

a piece of flannel dampened with Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm and bound on to the
affected parts is superior to any plaster.
When troubled with pain in the chest
or side, or a lame back, give it trial.
You are certain to be more than pleased
with the prompt relief which it affords.
Pain Balm is also n certain cure for
rheumatism. For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggist, ssS + Street
northwest. and Connecticut Avenue and
S Street northwest, and 1923 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-11-29
soIREE AND BANQUET.
by Ladies' of Con
cOrdia Church.

The annual soiree and banquet given by
the Ladies Association of Concordia
Church last evening at National Rifles
Armory was a most delightful affair, and
like all previous entertainments given by
the association was largely attended.
The dancing began at O'Clock and con-
tinued until midnight. During an inter-
mission which followed the guests ad-
journed to the banquet hall, where sup
per was served. After supper dancing
was resumed.
The entertainment was in charge of the
following committee: Messrs. Fredrick
Hohoff, Fredrick Schultz, John Koons,
Oscar Krumbe and Ernest Rupert, jr.
The times., 1898-11-29
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Canadian Commissioners at
9 WashingtOn's Tomb.
A WHITE HOUSE DINNER
1t Will BE Given Tonight by Pre.i-
= dent, and Mrs. Mckinley to Presi-
dent Ygiesias, of Costa Rica-Mr.
Kasson Will Honor the Anglo
Americans.

Mount Vernon was the magnet that at
tracted the interest of the Anglo-Ameri-
can Commissioners yesterday afternoon.
The distinguished body, with the ladies Of
their party and few outside friends, left
the city shortly after II o'clock and re-
turned a little after 8. The hours inter-
vening were spent in viewing the grounds
and manor house with its wealth of his
toric treasures and In visiting the tomb of
Its iliustrious founder.
the guests of Senator and Mrs. Faulkner
at their home near Martinsburg. w. Va.
when the foreign members We're intro
duced to a charming and picturesque
been made the theme of many a song and
story-the hospitality of a Virginia roof
tree of the old regime. The home of Sem
'ator Faulkner is a colonial manor built
over century ago. whose only concession
to modern innovation is in the way of
heating and lights. The old-fashioned
cordiality-of the Dominion was expressed
in a real Virginia dinner. and the evening
cake walk. and the time-honored up and
down the middle, swing your partner"
old Virginia reel.
The gentlemen of the commission will
Mr. Kasson at the Metropolitan Club.
The times., 1898-11-29
Academy-"On Land ana Sen ;,

the earmarks of true merit goes through
Washington unnoticed because its man.
agement cannot afford to play in other
than second-class houses, while many pro-
ductions with nothing in particular to rec
ommend them have filled the same thea
ters to their utmost capacity. Davis &
Keogh's production of "on Land and
Sea-" as given last night at the Academy
is one of the most surprising things of the
year. 1t was billed as melodrama by
The times., 1898-11-29
Drslocated Hi. shoulder.

Joseph Otis, sixty-five years old fell at
the corner of Ninth Street and Pennsyi-
vania Avenue about o'clock yesterday
afternoon and dislocated his left shoul-
der. He was taken to his home at No.
800 B Street northeast. and later removed
to the Washington Asylum Hospital in
the patrol wagon OF the Fifth Precinct.
The times., 1898-11-29

The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
will give a reception Monday evening.
December 5, at $3.50 o'clock in compliment
to the rBritish-American Joint High Com
mission, now in session here.
The times., 1898-11-29
Nlarriare Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to ]. Franklin Baben, New York city, and
Mary Powers, Richmond, Va; William II.
Key and Mamie Payne; Grant Richard
son and Lucy Scott; Lieut. johnson and
Elizabeth Slaughter: w. Lawrence Morris
and May Louise Kelly; Henry Forrest and
Virginia Clarke, Charles County, Nd.
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Rosa Burton. of Barnwell. W. Va,
who has been visiting Miss Ida Palmer
-+Foptam t.So1 .i4s1. Kenesaw Avenue, has
returned to her studies at the seminary
al LutherviIie, near Baltimore.
The times., 1898-11-29
Lansburgh & Bro.
esis.as Offering IN Blankets.

98- large size White Blankets, IN
fancy borders.
Special, 69c.
$1.25 extra heavy IA White
Blankets, IN Blue, pink and red
borders.
Special 9Sc.
$2.00Gray Blankets, 11-4,weight
5 pounds, just the thing for hard
usage and warmth.
Special, SLAB.
White Wool Blankets, It-4,
finely inished and nicely bound.
Special, $l.98.
$3.50 extra large Gray and
White Blankets, finely finished.
Special, $2.48.
$3.50 White Wool Blanket,
weight 6 pounds. This blanket is
an exceptional bargain.
Special $2.75.
Special prices on Comforts.
Special prices on Infants Bed
wear.
Special prices on Spreads.
Special prices on Horse Blankets
and Lap Robes.
Lansburgh &Bro
40, 422, 424, 426 9TH St.
The times., 1898-11-29

onn nm Drink and Drug Inebriates re-
OUU UUU stored By the Kelley Cure. Au.
thorixed Institutes. 2ll North Capt.
;ol ST., Washington. D. c., and Greensboro. n. O.
Write eonfdentialiy. je7-H
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Charlotte Bryson Taylor will he
introduced TO society at tea 10 be given
in honor of the graceful debutante by her
mother. Mrs. John Y. Taylor, on Tues
day December g.
The times., 1898-11-29

Mrs. Daniel p Morgan entertained the
Sans Gene Progressive Euchre Club Fri
day evening last. The ladies' prizes
were taken by Mrs. Pearsons and Mrs
Emerson. and the gentlemen's prizes Were
won by DR. Willis b. Pomeroy and Mr.
Pearsons. The merrymakings during the
refreshment hour are quite pleasant
feature. The club will be entertained at
its next meeting by Mrs. Pearsons.
The times., 1898-11-29

Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Cushman will be at
home Wednesday, November 80. from to
10, at No. 3i2s Holmead Avenue.
The times., 1898-11-29

The Mount Holyoke alumnae will meet
this evening at the residence OF Miss Ha-
zen, No 1894 Tenth Street. All pupils OF
the seminary are cordially invited to be
present.
The times., 1898-11-29

Senator Wetmore, of Rhode Island, with
his family, has arrived in Washington.
The times., 1898-11-29

The President and Mrs. Mckinley will
give a dinner tonight to Sisnor Yglesias,
the president of Costa Rica.
The times., 1898-11-29

The Wargraph attracted the usual
crowds last night to its cozy quarters in
the Metzerott Building. Three new views
have been added to the collection and are
thoroughly creditable; $780, 4:SO and Sis
o. clock exhibitions.
The times., 1898-11-29
Other Anausemenis.

An audience that came as near filling
the Grand Opera House as it has been
filled in recent years assembled last night
to assist in inaugurating the second week
of the Passion Play Pictures at that the
ater Prof. James Skelly delivered the
accompanying lecture. while incidental
music was contributed by Blanch Yewell
and n. DuShane Cloward. All this week
with daily matinees at AIS and a special
performance this afternoon at 2:3o be-
side.
The times., 1898-11-29

Many Washington friends are interest
ed in. the marriage of Mr.. Colin Aud
Studds, of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
and Miss Maud Eastman. of Nashville,
which will take place in that city this
evening. The ceremony, which will be
solemnized at the First Baptist Church,
will be followed by dinner and recep-
ton at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Eastman. They will reside at the
Gordon, this city.
The times., 1898-11-29
EXCURSIONS.
FOR MOUNT VERNON,
Alexandria and Arlington

Electric trains station, Is IL and Pa ave. For
Vt. Vernon. every hour. from 10 a. m. to > p m.
For Alexandria and Arlington. see schedule.
ROUND TRIP to Mt Vernon. including Alex
sndria and Arlington. 6oc. Alexandria only. CSC.
Arlington only, 2oc-
Washington, Aiexandria ani Mount Vernon RI.
The times., 1898-11-29

Ashley Cooper's famous picture. "Tril-
by" was placed on exhibition last night
at 1909 Pennsylvania Avenue, where it
was viewed by large assemblies all the
evening. Nothing so fine in the nude has
been seen in this city since 'Fatima" was
brought here, and nothing finer since long
before that. All afternoon and evening.
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Sadie Major. of 1908 NJ Street
northeast, entertained a few of her
friends Friday evening at an oyster sup
per. given in honor of Mrs. F. C. Har-
ford of Scottsville Va. Messrs. Ritter
Gray. Donovan, and Clements, accom-
panied by Miss Mamie Miller. entertain
ed the company with many choice selec-
tions on the mandolin, guitar, violin. and
piano, which were interrupted by the
serving of supper. Those present were
Mrs. F. c. Hartford, Mrs. ]. w. Major
Miss Mamie Clements. Miss Lillian Gle
ments. Miss Tillie Miller, Miss Annie
Miller. Miss Mamie Miller. Miss Mollie
Bolts. and Miss Edna Major, Mr.. w. L.
Ritter, Mr.. Howell Staples, Mr.. Leslie b.
Gray. Mr.. John Donovan, Mr.. James
Lowe, and Mr.. Harry Clements.
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Nellie D. Jones, of Milwaukee,
Wis. who has been visiting her friend
Mrs. r. Z. Sullivan at No. 2222 Kalorama
Avenue. returned to her school near Phil
adelphia yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1898-11-29

Mrs. Charles S. Whitman has announc-
ed the engagement of her daughter, Miss
Rowena Whitman, to Mr.. Northrop Nc
Kim, of New York.
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Tunstall of Washington, who Is
visiting Miss Brander. of Pittsburg, was
a guest of honor last week at a pretty
luncheon given by the Misses Worth, of
that city.
The times., 1898-11-29

quickly. take Miburn's Malaria Capsules,
AT druggists. 1ec and 2sc. no2-lm
The times., 1898-11-29

Col and Mrs. Morris ]. Foote will en-
tertain the national commander and other
officers of the National Union Veteran
Legion this evening, at the Milton, No
1923 IL Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schulze cele-
brated the nineteenth anniversary of their
marriage at their handsome new resi-
dence. No. 1I2s Thirteenth Street north
west. on last Wednesday night. large
number of their friends Were present to
wish them many returns of the happy
occasion, and with the music and the
feasting the hours flew away with un-
usual swiftness. The supper was indeed
an elegant one. and it is needless to say
was greatly enjoyed by everyone present.
Among those in attendance were MIR.
and Mrs. Reisinger, Mr.. and Mrs Harm
don. Mr.. and Miss Veerhoff, Mrs. Hense,
Mrs. Luckel, Mrs. Koenis, Mrs. Sobotka,
Mrs Click Mrs. Kicks, Misses Clara
Hense. Florence Click, Lena and Anna
-Euckei. Ella and Maude Elslayer, Mamie
Kicks. Amelia Sprosser, Louise Neerhoff,
Minnie and Elizabeth Schulze,N Maggie
Feltman. Messrs. William Grupe, DR..
Albert Grupe, jr., Archibald Brown,
Charles King. John Herndon, Samuel
Berry, Carl Kicks, Mr.. George and Mr..
Ockershausen.
The times., 1898-11-29

Miss Elizabeth Smithclift. of New
York, will spend the Winter in Washing
ton, with Mrs. McLane.
The times., 1898-11-29

Mrs. Mary Robbis Mead, the author of
Soul Help Ideals for Invalids." ETC.,
is the guest of Mrs. Sumner, 222 New
Jersey Avenue southeast, where she Will
be pleased to receive her friends.
The times., 1898-11-29

Mrs n. II. Mclean is making short
visit to Cincinnati, and during her stay
is stopping at her former headquarters,
the Burnet House.
The times., 1898-11-29
EDISON WARGRAPH.

Next Columbia Theater-2:3O. 4:SO, Sis. includ-
ing Sundays. Moving war pictures. 25c; Chill
dren, l5c. no26it
The times., 1898-11-29

BIJOU THEATER-Every Day. Every
Night-1O. 20. 30, so Cents.
The Legitimate Bnlesque "Cyrsno De Ber-
cerac' entitled 'Cyranoze De Boot Jack 30
Burlesauers. The Neuvilles, Whitney Bros, Wills
and Loretto Casino Comedy Four
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-02-25
CAPTAIN SIGSBEE'S ACCOUNT

Captain Sigsbee said: 'NThere is very
little that I can tell you, I was in my
cabin at the time l had just finished
a letter to my family when that enor-
nous crash came. The ship Iurched
heavily to port and l knew in an in
slant what it all meant-that it meant
that the ship had been blown up.
"All the cabin lights were put out,
and as I groped my way out of MY
apartment l met my orderly running
toward me. Reaching the deck l gave
orders to post sentries, keep silence
and to flood the magazines The ma
gaines were already flooding them
selves. 1 saw then that the disaster
was complete.
only three boats were left of the
number we carried. These, the gig,
the barge and the second whaleboat.
were lowered as quickly as we could
get them in the water. There was a
big hole knocked in the side of the
barge and it is a wonder it did not sink
with the few who had climbed into it,
What do you think caused the ex-
plosion?" was asked Captain Sigsbee.
You will have to excuse me answer
ing that, he replied "In such cases it
is best not to think. 1t is best TO
know. That requires investigation and
time"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-02-25
Disaster Tlolglt to Have Been
Caused By Explosion.
ASSISTANCE OF SPANISH SHIP
Feeling In Washington on-Investlga-
ton Ordered-The Wrecked
Vessel.

WASHINGTON, February 16.--
There was no smokeless powder ON
board the Maine and the 1O-inch am
munition was made up of brown pris-
matte powder. Not only is this powder
most carefully packed in hermetically
sealed copper cases, but its heat resist
ing qualities are so great that it can
not be ignited by the flame of match,
600 degrees Fahrenheit being the
amount of heat that must be applied
for some time to set off the powder.
On the other hand. it is readily ignited,
as in the case of the charge in the
gun, by the explosion of quantity of
illuminate. Every precaution is adopt
ed aboard ship to safeguard the maga-
zine.
Captain Sigsbee's brief report, as
well as General Lees dispatch, irdi-
cate that they now incline strongly to
| the belief that the explosion was of
| internal origin. Both agree that it's
| force was greatest in the forward part
| of the ship.
The Maine had three magazines. The
| one forward was used for the storage
of ammunition weighing $1,000
| pounds. This quantity of explosives
| is SO large that the naval officers here
can scarcely believe it was possible for
| any human being on board to have
| escaped had this magazine exploded
| entirely. In it's vicinity sentry stands
| on duty continually: The doors are
| closed hermetically, except when the
| ship is cleared for action
AT 8 o'clock every night the temper
ature is taken and the keys of the
locked door are placed in the captains
| hands for the night. The records OF
the Navy Department show that 81 de-
grees was the maximum temperature
! in the Names magazine during the
| past month"; a very low and safe tenn
perature These facts make it extreme
| ly difficult to account for the expIo-
sion.
The department within recent years
| has been greatly troubled with reports
| of spontaneous combustion Of coal In
the ships bunkers, which have en-
| dangered the lives of the crews and
| the safety of the ships. The Cincin-
natl, twice at least, has been obliged
| to flood her magazines to prevent their
| blowing up during fires of this kind,
and the cruiser Boston has been in the
same condition.
! The theory advanced by the Spanish
authorities that the disaster might
have been caused by the explosion Of
the boiler is accepted at the Navy De-
partment as within the bounds of cred
ibility. The Names boiler was sepa-
rated from the powder magazines at
the nearest point by a space of about
four feet, usually filled with coal At
least one boiler undoubtedly was kept
under almost full steam in order to
run the dynamos and move the ship in
case Of need. The explosion of sucn a
boiler might easily drive through the
bulkhead and fire the magazine.
Inasmuch as suspicion exists in