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The times., 1898-04-05
Kernun's-Rentx-santley Company.

"Rentz-Santley" is the trade mark of
one of the oldest and best equipped bur
lesque and novelty companies on the
road and it's annual appearance here at
Kernan's always draws large audiences
At both performances yesterday the
house was crowded-last night it was
packed to the doors. The company is
very large and the entertainment it pre-
sents Is meri sorious and more than or
dinarily attractive.
This season the management has for
saken the we'll beaten path of burlesque
shows and, instead of an opening and
closing farce. with an olio sandwiched
in between, il gives a spec .acular per-
formance of music. fun and dancing
Charles Lovenberg's "A World of Pleas
ure" serves the purpose and leaves
margin. Incidental to the various scenes
speciaIties by well-known performers are
given.
Those who appear are the Sisters Eng
strom, in dashing songs and dances:
Joseph Sullivan, an old favorite in
laughable character sketch; and Lottia
Elliott. in her eccentric dance Lawson
and Ward presented a comic bicycle turn
which was funny as we'll as difficult
Tyrene and Evelyn, two pretty girls, gave
a French dance and Harry Marion was
we'll received in his descriptive songs
The decided hit of the card was the
The times., 1898-04-05
BijOU-SuudeyiIIe.

"A mighty good show was the gen
eral comment of audiences at the Bijou
yesterday. and, generally speaking, they
were right. In bill of ten numbers
nearly every act deserved favorable men
ton. The Holbrooks presented some
novel ensemble music; the Clover trio did
a neat turn we'll; Stuart and Gillen sparr-
ed and juggled Indian clubs until Mr.
Gillen sprained an ankle and was forced
to desist and Gertie ellison proved as
gushing as ever. The Highland Sisters
won two encores with their rag time
music. and Leona Lewis, the usual COM
edienne, sang the usual songs in the usual
way. The Donovans, in Irish comedy
proved themselves worthy of their names.
Two funny burlesques. one at the begin
ming and one at the end of the bill, show
ed the Bijou Stock Company to advan-
tage.
The times., 1898-04-05
THE SPANISH NAVY.
Interesting Pamphlet Issued by the
American Governments.

American GOYern meni.
List of the Battleshps Cruisers and
Torpedo Boats of the Spanish Navy, Pre-
pared by the Military Information Bu
reau of the Adiutant Generals Office is
the title OF a pamphlet publication fresh
from the Government press. 1t contains
a variety of tabuated information con-
corning the Spanish navy. In the report
one finds broad field in which to juggle
with the alleged unlucky number thir
teen.
The much-discussed lotilla, lately dis
patched from Spain, is said to be compos-
ed of thirteen craft. According to the
in the naval forces of Spain. Ninety-one
is divisible by thirteen. The aggregate
length of Spain's six torpedo boat de-
stroyers is 1899 feet and this number is
equal TO thirteen times thirteen. The
vessels of the Campania Translantica, of
Cadiz, available for arming as cruisers,
number thirteen, and four of these have
speed of thirteen knots.
The entire Spanish navy lined up would
measure from end to end 1921 feet, and
this total is also divisible by the number
thirteen. Thirteen of Spain's war vessels
carry iron armor instead of steel. The
combined length of Spain's sixteen tor
pedo poats is LIS feet
Other interesting facts are given by the
Government report The Spanish have
now under course of construction one
hrst-class battleship, one first-class cruis-
er, three second class cruisers, one tor
pedo gunboat and four torpedo boats The
foregoing figures do not include eighteen
small steel gunboats for service in Cuban
waters, carrying each two guns, one six
FOUNDER and one one-pounder.
The times., 1898-04-05
Robin Retibrenst.
(From the Hartford Times.l

NfEtul the GiAItioIu tiit.-1
In spite of the dark and stormy wealth
er in which this previously fine month Of
March is at last retreating. the returned
Spring birds are in evidence, and most of
all, the familiar and always welcome
robin. This red-breasted. finely vocal
half-domestic thrush. Notwithstanding
the wholesale slaughter of his family in
the Southern States, where the robin is
shot largely by negroes) for sale in the
market, and Notwithstanding also the
robbery of his nest and brood by vagrant
boys here at the North, manages gOme-
how to keep up. as to numbers. almost
as in much earlier years. The robin is
the friend and in some sense the COM
panion of man, and can hardly be driven
away. He looks remarkably plump and
red-breasted when he first returns to his
birthplace and true home here in the
North, where his CHEEKY presence Is the
herald of Spring. Careful observation
and known facts have shown that the
same pair of nesting robins tor one, at
least will return, year after year, to the
orchard or garden where they have rear
ed their brood before This was shown
decisively by the coming of the same
robin, for successive Springs. to the same
homegrounds at College Point. Long
Island. He was recognized by the posses
sion of curious distinctive mark, in the
shape OF Il cuTNlHB uOuDle pluHler TlStiS
above his head, of long slender feathers
of a color different from his own
Our robin Is a thrush, and the very
counterpart, as to size and shape, and
goIden-lined bill. of the English black
bird-whose song he rivals in fullness ard
clearness. One that was singing this
morning, high up on a budding maple in
one of the suburban districts, poured
forth such a river of clear. loud, CHEEKY
and melodious song, right in the face Of
a cheeriess storm. that he drew close
about him a tree full of sparrows. to lis
ten. They We're none of our native kinds.
selves. and none of which are noisy, dirty.
or intrusive. but the songless and con-
tentious descendants of imported brcods
from Great Britain, now become Il rui-
sance, so abundant and persistent are
they. This habit of the European spar
rows. of fiOcking closely around a sing
ing robin when he is pouring forth his
Spring song from some tree-top, Is char
acteristic of these gregariOus bros
Whether they gather there simply to lis
ten 10 and enjoy the music. or whether
they are preposterously trying To catch
and acquire the strain for themselves.
can only be conjectured. IF the latter
is their object. these scOlding. 4nmTsical
and pugnacious little wretches might as
well try TO catch and master the music
of the mocking-bird or the nightingale.
Having no musical note of their own (not
one), they are probably merely enjoying
the music of bird that can sing.
The times., 1898-04-05
DEFENSE OF WASHINGTON.
War Department Organizing an
Electrical Volunteer Brigade.

The defense of Washington has not
been forgotten by the War Department.
The plan is an extensive and elaborate
one and has engrossed the attention of
the army engineers for some time. The
details as well as the general features
are guarded carefully.
1t is known, however. that the plan
includes the organization of an electrical
volunteer brigade. This has been al
ready organized and the names of the
elec srical experts are in the hands of
Lieut.. Col. Allen. of the War Depart
ment. who has charge of the defenses
of the Potomac.
MIR. o. T. Crosby, president OF the Po-
tomac Electric Light and Power Com
pany, has rendered Col Alien all the as
sistance possible in the work of organ
izing the company. Mr.. Morrel Marean,
general manager of the Western Union
I Telegraph Company in this city who is
one of the leading electrical experts in
the Sou n, and many others whose ser
vices will prove invaluable, have given
the project their heartiest support. Those
who have already enlis ed are telegraph
ers and electrical workers of all kinds.
The office of Mr.. Crosby was a busy
+ place yesterday, but everything was car
ried on in the greatest secrecy. Mr..
Crosby was busiiy engaged when a news
paper man entered. On long table
were maps OF the approaches to Wash
ington. These We're blocked off in
squares and rectangIes and various s.ars
and dots signified that stations or cen
/ ters of operation or destruction were to
be. or had been established. They were
working plans and even then were very
closely guarded by trusted assistants of
MIR. Crosby.
Mr.. Crosby was asked about the organ
ization, but was very reticent. He said:
I'VE are patriots first. and reporters af-
terwards. You will kindly excuse me; l
have TO catch q train.
MIR. Marean and others who are con-
nected with the organization are equally
reticent.
All that they would say was that in tha
4 event Of a declaration of war a per
feet organization of electrical workers
and experts will be scattered over the
country around Washington.
The times., 1898-04-05
Acndepl,yg dela,g OF Nusic-..Humansty."

With a large. crowd of well pleased hu-
manity in the auditorium and nothing but
Humanity behind the footIights. the
Academy of Music was most fortunate
last night. The piece was seen here
earlier in the season and. at that time
was very well received. The return en-
gagement proves the veracity of the many
complimentary things said regarding it's
first presentation here. Humanity is
a very well constructed melodrama, re-
pIyre with thrilling situations, climax fol-
lowing climax in rapid succession. and
the interest being preserved to the last.
In addition to a very capable company,
there appear a number of fine hunting
horses and fox hounds, both of
which enliven the performance.
A most elaborate investure of
scenery is also carried. the locale of
the play being in South Africa and afford
ing the artist an excellent opportunity to
display his art.
OF the company, several are more than
usually deserving, notably Mr. Ross
O'Neal who makes a not over-done hero
and beside is n capital horseman and
swordSman; Miss Alice Irving, a pretty
woman not spoiled by her beauty; Mr.
c. ]. Williams, whose breath is taken
away very frequently and Mr.. j. Pal
mer Collins an especially good heavy
| whose insane scene in the last act APP
proaches the great. Others who are
good are Miss May Mr.. Swift and Miss
Whitacre
The times., 1898-04-05
The Kaiser and His Nicknames.
Mrom the English Msgazine.l

tFrom the EngiIsh Magazine
There Is a story told in connection with the
German Emperor and his nieknames. In the course
OF conversation at regimental dinner at which
the Duke of Connaught was present, the Kaiser
said They call me the Travelling Kaiser, don t
they? I wonder if that's the only nickname I've
got" Prince Henry laughed, and Major Won
Plessen, unable 10 control himself joined him
what is it?'' asked the Emperor. ''DO you
know of any other niekname2 II so, out with it, y
The major mumbled something about his respect,
but the Emperor said: well, if you don't want
to do it to please me. | command you TO speaki
Tie major then confessed that the emperor was
known among the common soldiers Alarm
Fritz account OF his habit OF suddenly, in
the middle OF the night, rousing the garrison O
the town in which he might be staying. The
emperor laughed heartily at this, and Prince
Henry remarked to his brother, Wen, you havt
a similar name in the nayyl The boys call yot
'Gondolo Billy for gOndolng about, as they cal
it. on your ships constantly in the Summer anC
being anywhere and everywhere on the boats
Well" said the emperor, those are three flint
nicknames; but, inasmuch as all of them paint ms
as a busy man, | rather like them
The times., 1898-04-05

The executive committee of the Aid So
sociation for the Blind OF the District Of
Columbia held an important and interest
ing meeting at the office Of the associa-
ton. 1907 o Street northwest, yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock The chairman
Of the committee. Mrs. A G. Bracket,
presided. The constitution was present
ed BY the printing committee for distri-
button.
The home so long hoped for is at last
an established fact. and the number of
inmates is only limited by the capacity
OF the house, and the lack of funds 10
carry on the work upon a more exten,
sive scale. Easter Monday will see the
formal opening Of the home with all
the available space occupied. Upon that
date it IS earnestly desired that the char
liable people Of the District will show
their good win. by leaving a donation,
either large or small. and Of money. gro.
ceries, clothing, household utensils. bed
ding fuel or anything that may sug-
gest itself. at the office, 1907 Street
where the members Of the committee
may be seen from 3 o'clock a. m
Work OF various kinds which the blind
do may also be contracted for at that
time.
The times., 1898-04-05
Misleading pnhlic Circular

Upon its decision in the recent free storage
case, the Interstate Commerce Commission IS
sued a general order to carriers to the effect
that they should publish whatever storage Of
freight would be allowed by them, the service
they would render in connection herewith and
all the terms and conditions applicable thereto.
The carriers have been changing their rate sched-
ules accordingly. One Eastern carrier filed and
published circular which indicated that the
commission had limited lis time OF storage in
freight houses to twenty f6tT hours after arrival
at destination. The commission Immediately sent
the following communication TO the general
freight agent:
Referring TO your circular, No. 36s, |. c. c.,
No. go, this circular reads:
- In accordance with order Of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission, dated at Wash
ington. d. c., February s. ISgS notice i hereby
erty unloaded into railroad stations or warehouses
must be removed within twenty-tou hours after
arrival etc.
''The circular plainly conveys the erroneous
impression that the commission has ordered that
property unlOaded into railroad stations ware
houses must be removed within twenty-four hours
alter arrival. etc.
..Thc order OF the commission simply provides
that schedules of rates published and filed with
the commission shall plainly indicate what stor-
age in stations, warehouses will be per-
mitted stating the length OF time, the character
OF the storage, the service rendered IN cOnnec-
tion Herewith, and all the terms and conditions
upon which the viii be granted, and that
the same shall apply to all alike.
The object OF the order OF the commission
was to correct the abuse of one person receiving
favors which others not permitted to enjoy.
Fixing the time of free storage was the vOlun-
tary act OF your company and the circular re-
ferred TO should be promptly corrected as
not TO convey a contrary impression"
The times., 1898-04-05

the plot is time-worn. A perennial love
scene is so nicely done and so neatly writ
ten that one forgets that il is only a
foundation for the villain. and that same
villain does not escape absolutely un-
SCathed, according to the rule, but as a
climax to the second act, receives a good
strong blow which sends him sprawling.
The dramatist should not have passed
here and the unalterabe forgiveness in
the last act only disappoints those who
love to see villainy punished
An exceptional company appears in the
support of Mr.. Mack. The star himself
is, as has been said, a great surprise
In bright, witty scenes he is his old self
and in one or two emotional bits. he dis
plays power of pathos not expected, and
all the more pleasing for that reason. His
dainty love songs, sung as only he can
sing them, last night won recall after re-
CALL being naturally introduced that
they did not jar on the nerves as do the
usual specialitieS. Miss Olive White,
comparatively new candidate for pub
lie favor, is sweet opposite. especially
strong in her love scenes, but natural in
all. Mrs. Bates known and admired for
her Mrs. Murphy in 'Chimmie Fadden, ="
does q small part so well that it only
makes one wish for more of her, and Mr..
Adolph Jackson is a regulation and con-
yention heavy, not much worse and GER
tainly not better than the ordinary. A
pleasing deviation from the usual line
is supplied in George Deyo, who portrays
the role of Father Lawler a good-na-
tured, well-fed, friendly priest, who is
everybody's friend. Little Georgia dip is
child-actress of astonishing ability. The
remainder of the support includes Messrs.
Richard Dillon, Edwin Brant, Thomas
jackson, w. j. Mason, and Miss Florence
Ashbrook, all of whom do small parts
we'll.
In short, An Irish Gentleman" is not
exceptional play produced by very ex-
cepuonal company. Elaborate scenery is
displayed and the management have evil
IDENTIFY searched the Emerald Isle that the
stage accessories should not lack accur-
acy. A pleasant feature was the rendi-
ton by the orchestra of special musical
program, composed by Mr.. Mack and Mr..
Maurice, the musical director for the
company.
The times., 1898-04-05
DISTRICT LIQUOR LAWS.
Commissioners Hear Arguments Of
Anti-SaIoon League Members


The Commissioners gave hearing yes
terday to the Anti-Saloon League in sup
port Of their bills for the Improvement of
the laws relating to the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors in the District of Column
bia. Mr. James L. Even, president of
the league, conducted the hearing
The changes from the existing law in
clude the suppression of the Sunday
trade and bucket trade by the brewers;
an appeal from the excise board on
questions Of law; provisions hindering
the location of saloons on corners; an an
u-screen provision and provision pro-
hibiting the employment of a minor in a
licensed bar.
Mr.. Albert E. Shoemaker spoke briefly
on the merits of the proposed measure,
especially Of section I. which provides the
manner in which application for a license
is 10 be made. He said several states had
a similar law.
Rev. Walter H. Brooks said it did not
help the cause any if a license was taken
away from one man and given to another
TO carry on business in this same place.
1t was not always the proprietor but the
place that was disreputable He advo-
Gated the law if il would take away a
license and not allow another to be
granted in the same locality.
Mrs. Platt. president Of the local branch
OF the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. appeared on behalf of the women
OF the District. She said they were inter
ested in this measure as housckeepers
and mother who did not want theii
homes invaded and their husbands anc
children destroyed by the liquor traffic.
Father Mathews, Of St.Cyprians Church
was unable TO attend the hearing, bat
Mr.. NJ ]. Weller was there as his repre-
sentative. Mr.. Weller offered an amend
ment TO the BILL which prohibits the SALE
or delivery Of liquor by wholesale or re
tail dealers on Sunday.
Mr.. Jones, the head Of the Independent
Order Of Good Templars. was present bu
did not speak. Others who were invited
to attend and did so were Rev. DR.. Muir
Rev. Or. Butler, Rev. L. p. Power ant
Mr. Andrew Nelson.
The times., 1898-04-05
rhe TeIltaIe pedometer.
(From the Philadelphia RecordJ

tFrom the Philadelphia hecofd-l
wifes unjust suspicious were the cause Of
very strained relations recently between young
couple living on Columbia Avenue, near Twen-
tieth Street. She got the idea into her head that
he was deceving her when he said as he fire.
uuently did that ''he was going around the cor
ner for the evening TO see a friend. In an at
tempt TO do & little detective work she bought
4 pocket pedOmeter. instrument resembling
a watch, which registers the distance travelled
by the person who carries it. Tie next time her
husband went 'around the corner she secretly
slipped it into one OF his pockets and awaited
the result. When he returned that night shs
found the tell-tae instrument registered n.ns
miles In vain he ATTEMPTED TO convince sci
that he had simply been playing billiards y q
his friend the latter's private table, iicf
was really the case. and the instrument haC
counted up the miles as he walked around th'
table Her accusations led to a violent quarrel
which was settled only after several days hae
elapsed.
The times., 1898-04-05
Grand-zEThe brand of CAIN

The usual Monday audience was at the
Grand last night to witness the presen-
tation of rather an unusual melodrama,
The Brand of Cain" The play is from
the pen of Augustus Woodford. who
seems to have had a clear idea of the
exact number of thrills required to make
piece of this kind successful and at the
same time, to have been possessed of
more than ordinary powers of dramatic
construction. The drama is a remarka-
bly, strong one, rather novel, in that the
audience is not until the last act taken
into the confidence of the author, and
altogether. an evident compromise be-
tween art and the gallery. The plot
is not unlike that of "The Corsican
Brothers" Arnold Woodfords produc-
ton of the piece is not as good as II
might be- The scenery is adequate bu,
not at all up to expectations, while the
cast is only Indifferent. Paul Scott with
the assistance of a dummy plays double
role with consistency and strength and
company consisting of William Tuliey.
Cameron Clemens, II. d. Crosby James
Z O'Leary, w. 7. Gaskill. Alice Snyder.
Madge Tucker and Nora Logan fill the re-
mainder of the parts. Some good NOV
ing pictures Of incidents surrounding the
loss of the Maine were shown between
acts and enthusiastically applauded.
The times., 1898-04-05
The secretary's Dream.


Secretary Sherman says: After upward Of
a hali-ccutmy of active political life, which
is naturally exhaustive OF the vitality of the
most robust of men, find the quetude OF the
office of Secretary OF State agreeable change
1t will be a surprise to the country TO learn that
all is placidity in the State Department at such
4 critical period in our national history But
the Secretary was, OF course, speaking complra-
tively-possibly with a seething, ebullient Con-
gress and Speaker astride the safety valve in
lis minds eve.
The times., 1898-04-05

tFFI'l TIo - TlTT IT-T'l,C!.I
international law being ill-deaned and not
framed into statutes, is more nearly based on
moral law than is municipal law. If them inter
vention. for huInanity's sake, is n moral duty
it should not be delayed or omitted out OF re-
spect for some custom or practice based on
exist. Having interviewed for any purpose, we
should pursue the enforcement OF justice and
the repression Of barbarisrn, even To completion,
equity. having obtained jurisdiction, retains 1t
ior all purposes.