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The times., 1898-12-06
Kernan's - Irwin Brothers, BurIcs-


\ fair vaudeville bill with three or four
excellent specialties sandwiched between
the mediocre ones and the whole followed
by very good afterpiece was the attrac-
ton which two big audiences enjoyed yes.
terday at Kernans. The Irwin Bros
Burlesquers were responsible for the show
which was opened by Walter StOckweu.
Graham Weller, Edward Stockweii and
VIII Slaght, an organization styled The
Street Arabs Quartet. the vocalism of
which was exceptional. Sidney and Won
Tilzer came next with lauShable talking
turn, Scott and Wilson entertained for
time, and Carver and Mack introduced an
unpleasantly tough act with some success.
Lillian Waltone has good voice and some
poor illustrations, with which she present.
ed three sentimental ballads in good
shape. The real hits of the bill We're Scott
and Wilson, the most agile and Interesting
acrobats seen here recently, and Merrill
and Newhouse whose work on the steely
steed was nothing short of wonderful.
William Ballauf, well known in this city,
is the author of "A Night at the Armory'
clever burlesque which closed the enter
tainment and introduced many pleasing
features.
The times., 1898-12-06
BijOu-VaudeyilIe.

Two goodly houses assembled at the
Bijou yesterday and two performances
were given for their benefit. That both
seemed to please is hardly worthy of rec.
ord, because it is rarely that the audiences
that gather within the walls of Manager
Grieves's place of amusement are dis
pleased. The bill last night began with a
revised edition of ''Cyranose de Bootjack'
and The Indian in which We're intro
duced among other things a catchy ballet
and the sensational Hawaii Dance" Lei
cester and Wilson rendered a number of
popular airs; Gallagher and Barrett fur
nished talking turn: the Review Com
edy Four was seen and herd in a new
sketch: Frank Cushman bid minstrel
jokes in rapid succession the Painter
Trio presented several fea in contortion
and Williams and Vanola eted An Even
ing Call" In the second part of the bur-
lesque Weber & Fields's Moonlight Ser
enade' was sung by Nina Collins.
The times., 1898-12-06
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Joint High Commission Re-
ceiyed by Mr.. Hobart.
DINNERS AND RECEPTIONS
President and Mrs. McKinIey's Pro
gram for the Social Season An
nounced-Benutiful Wedding Last
Night of Miss Williams and Mr..
Patton, of the Navy.

Vice-President Hobart held a reception
last night in compliment to the Bitish
American Joint High Commissioners,
now in session here.
The distinguished host stood in The
drawing room on the second floor to re-
ceive his guests. who began to arrive
promptly at the hour speciiied-s:Se
o'clock.
Music was rendered throughout the
evening by the Marine Band. and though
the superb floral decorations that char
acterize all entertainments given by the
gracious mistress of the mansion were
missing, a sylvan-like atmosphere was
impaired to the square. old-fashioEed
landing on the second floor by pottei
japanese dwarf trees. some of them CEN
turtles old.
The guests included Lord Hersch II,
Sir wilfrid Laurier, Sir Louis Dawes,
Sir Richard Cartwright. Hon. John
Charlton, Senator Fairbanks, Repre- s m
tat;ve Dinsiey. Secretary Hay. S-cseiary
Gage. Secretary Alger, Secretary Long,
Secretary Bliss, Secretary Wi son. Post
master-General Smith. Hon. Charles
Denby, Sir Julian Pauncefote ard the
chief dignitaries of the diplomatic coips,
the Justices of the Supreme Court. The
entire Senate and all the repres sentatves
from New Jersey. Gen. Miles Admiral
Schley Gen. Shafter, former Postmas.e--
General Gary of Baltimore, Governor
Voorhees, of New Jersey, Hon. Levi +.
Morton of New York, Mr. Carter Harri-
son and Mr. Frank Thompson of Phila-
delphia.
The times., 1898-12-06
Academs-.A Hot old TING.

If the old saying regarding laughter
were really true and to laugh were literal
ly to grow fat-if hilarity were in some
tangible form so that it could be bottled
up and sold at so much per ounce-then
Manager Rapley's fortune would be made.
The Rays returned to the Academy of
Music last night with their ingeniously
constructed farce. "A Hot Old Time and
had the greetings given them been packed
and disposed Of to persons in the city
whose tendency toward embonpOint is Of
the ingrowing order the genial proprietor
of that theater would be able to purchase
any number of. Seats at his own houses
and thoroughly enjoy performances in the
way his patrons are wont to do.
The Academy was crowded long before
the curtain was raised on the plays first
act. and by the time the orchestra had
filed into place people We're standing
everywhere. and the box Office had closed
for the very good reason that there were
no more seats to be had. Johnny Ray.
with a chuckle which has been described
as being cross between the coo of a dove
and the bray of a donkey. was soon or the
stage and provoking any amount of
mir with his SulHyaresque methods
There is not another comedian like Ray
before rhe public. and il must be con-
fessed that this is fortunate. for il there
were heart disease produced by over en-
joyment of absolute foolishness would
be very prevalent and physicians would
have more than their share of labor In
helping shutters off with their mortal
coils. Emma Ray was also very "numer-
GUS but she did not enter into the life
of the performance with the vigor that
characterized her in years gone by. The
remainder of the company was accep-
! table and the specialties introduced wers
very well received. This could not have
been otherwise, for the audience was
! tuned up to such a pitch that IT was ready
/ to laugh at and applaud everything with
out taking into consideration any degree
of its merit. They were not misled. how
| ever for the vaudeville bill offered was
| quite equal to the rest of the entertain
ment. Those who helped the Rays dis
perse their CLEANS of hunor were Harry
Dull, Sager Aiidgley. Dolph Levino, Dave
Genaro, Harry Hayes. Martin Healy. Su-
sic Levine and Ray BaiIly
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Lnfnyette-Grnnd Italian Opera.

LQfuyette-Grnnu 1tutthu operH.
With an audience not far exceeding in
size that of the proverbial corporafs
guard, the week of grand Italian opera
was inaugurated last night at the Lafay-
cite The bill was a dual one, 'Cavai-
leria Rusticana' and two acts of Lucia
de Lammermoor. The reception given
the evenings offerings was not more than
ordinarily cordial. but fully commen-
surate with the merit of the producing
company. Grand opera at its best is only
appreciable to the few, and when infe-
riorly interpreted. is about the most irk-
some form of entertainment imaginable.
The initial efforts OF the organization
never rose above mediocrity. The COM
pany is far from perfect and the staging
anything but we'll done. while the chorus
is neither well trained vocally nor fairly
trained in stage business. 1t gets on and
off the stage very like a flock of sneep
and resembles the self same flock imme-
diately after shearing.
The principals in the cast are only fair,
the most meritorious of them being Sig
norma Eland, the Lucia di Lammermoor.
Her voice is far from approaching that
of other prima donnas, but she impresses
one with sincerity OF purpose and has
a fair share of dramatic ability. SiSnor
Agostini is disappointing, and Signor
Ganor above the average. although lack
ing in power. Only once, and that in the
well known seXtette of Lucia, do the
people appear to advantage. This num-
ber was very favorably received and
scored the most decided success of the
evening. In 'Cavaileria Rusticana," Sig
norma Mortanar is introduced as SantuZ-
Ia. Her singing of the part is far in
ferior to that frequently heard in popu-
lar priced combinations, notably the Cas-
tie Square, during its run in this city.
Signor Agostini does himself some credit
as Turridu, and Senior Cantori is accept
able as Alto.
The bill this evening is "Trovatore'' in
which the company is said to appear at
far greater advantage than in either
"Cavalleria'' or Lucia"
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nation fits their present vehicle. is four
act spectacular play with a tiny thread
of a plot. Two wee gentlemen who wish
to see the world become acquainted with
two diminutive variety actresses known
as Princess Eulalie and Tootsie and with
them attend a fancy dress ball. All then
depart for Kalamazoo, where an eccentric
woman has left will bequeathing large
fortune 10 some person less than three
feet high who shall find a golden horse
shoe which she has hidden in a swamp.
The sheriff of kalamazoo, a midget, ex-
poets to get this fortune, and is much
surprised when the party of tiny folk
appear on the scene. Then follows the
hunt for the valuable article in the
swamp and it's discovery at the bottom
of the sea After this event the midgets
form theatrical company. the daughter
of the sheriff weds Liliputian and the
curtain goes down.
Messrs link and Ebert, whose cherubic
and mischievous faces and tiny figures
are familiar to Washington, were at
their best in the parts of the two adj
venturous young men, Dick and Bob.
They appeared to great advantage re-
spectively in the costumes OF a Rough
Rider and sailor, and in the numerous
other suits which they donned during
the evening. Selma Gocrner, as VIII Il.
Gay. an actor, mas Il muCh better part
than she had last season, and is fully
equal to its requirements. Little Helene
Lindner as Tootsie, was as bewitching
as such a small morsel of humanity could
possibly be. Bertha Jaeger, Mrs. Toni
Meister and Mrs. Elise Ebert-Lau We're
charming in their several roles, while
Max Walter and Hermann Ring, as the
impresario and sheriff, did some clever
work Although the midgets were, of
course, the stars of the organization,
their support of ordinary sized people did
its work we'll Some of the ballets were
remarkably pretty The costumes are
sumptuous and chosen with particular at
tention to combinations of colors. SO that
the effect in some cases is exquisite. one
of the particularly noticeable things
about the production is an effect of spa
ciousness given by cunning use of per-
spective in the settings The stage is ap-
parently doubled in size during one or
two of the scenes. The greatest hit of
the evening was made in the second act,
when the Liliputians impersonated vari-
Gus musical conductors, Sousa appearing
in the person of Franz Ebert. Mr.. Ebert
was obliged to repeat his part of the
performance three times. The production
is one which all children and most grown
ups will enjoy, and it should draw crowd
ed houses for the remainder of the week.
The times., 1898-12-06

At the wedding in Washington. De-
cember Z. of Miss Mary l.. Mattingly to
Mr. Robert Treat Paine, jr., of this city,
Mr. George Paine "a brother of The
groom). will be best man. Mr.. Dick
Sears (son-in-law of Col. Hugh Cochrane
of the Hotel Tudor. Mr.. Came on
Forbes. Mr.. Frank Sears Mr.. Herbert
Lyman and Mr.. Charles Adams are the
Boston ushers. while the Washington
men who figure are Mr.. William F. Mat
tingly, ir. uhe brides brother, Mr.
Charles Mckinney. and Mr.. Walter
Davidge-Boston Journal.
The times., 1898-12-06
CoIumhia-The LiIiputians.

The Liliputians filled the Columbia
Theater last night with an amused and
appreciative audience. These little people
have proven themselves capable enter
tainers for several seasons, but they have
never been more successful or more pic
turesque in their methods than this year.
The performance yester-evening was so
per cent better than that given on their
last local visit-in scenery, in costumes,
and in the strength of the company.
1.-THE Golden Horseshoe" which desig-
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be given at Rauscher's on Tuesday even
ing, January 3.
The board of governors as organized for
the season is composed of the fol-
lowing: Ben Miller, president; {.
E. Lipscomb, secretary: Walter Scott,
treasurer; the members being DR.. E. p.
Frazer, John Capers. C. L. Brown, Ed
ward Callahan, DIR. Hooe. Tayloe Pol
lok and William Graham.
The times., 1898-12-06
Other Amuscments.

In this, the twelfth week of the
War-Graph, there is quite as
much enthusiasm shown by the
audiences assembled as there was
in the first. Last nights house was ex-
ceptionally large and more than usually
interested in the views given. Among
those which appeared to please best were
1.-The Spanish Bull Fight" Burial of the
Maine Dead" and "a Cavalry Charge.
Exhibitions at 2:3O. I:3O and Sis.
The times., 1898-12-06

There will be Il sale of fancy articles,
dolls and embroderies, at S07 Vermont
Avenue Opposite the Arlington, Wednes-
day and Thursday. December and s, by
the Woman's Industrial Exchange. of
Baltimore. Mrs. Parks Fisher, who is
sister of Admiral Schley. and the Presi-
dent of the exchange. will be in attend
ance on the sales. Her many friends in
Washington will be glad of this oppor-
tunity of assisting her in SO worthy a
charity.
The times., 1898-12-06

Ashley Coopers celebrated painting of
"Trilby" is still on exhibition at No. 1909
Pennsylvania Avenue. where are attract
ed audiences that prove conciusively that
"a thing of beauty is joy forever" Mr..
Cooper's canvas is surely aptly measured
by this description and thoroughly de-
serves the patronage being offered it. The
exhibition continues every afternoon and
evening.
The times., 1898-12-06

Among the many social honors con-
ferred upon Miss Ruth Cords Long, of
Dorchester, Mass, during her recent Wis
it to Washington as the guest of her
uncle, the Secretary of the Navy, was a
dinner at the White House, given by Mrs.
Mckinley to the young lady and her cous
IN, Miss Long. Miss Ruth Long sang ue-
lightfully and was presented by the lPresi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley with beautiful
bouquet.
The times., 1898-12-06

The departure of Mrs. Edith Nickless
for Richmond was preceded by pleasant
surprise party given in her honor on the
evening of December /.
Among the many beautiful SOU
venirs presented to her on the occasion
was "a handkerchief of costly lace.
The times., 1898-12-06
Lansburgh & Bro.
Special Values.

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Wool Wrapper Flannels, in
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q Shaker Flannel, SC yard.
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S6-inch Wool Shaker Flannel,
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The Merritt Celebrated Shrunk-
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est designs, 214 yards long by Is
yards wide. Sf.5O and $500
each.
The times., 1898-12-06

Miss Maud Virginia Cooper and Dr. Will
liam Ormsbee Smith. of New York, will
be married at the residence of Maj. and
Mrs. +. A. Cooper. in North Capitol
Street. tomorrow. AT p. m. DR.. Lucien
Clark, of Foundry Church, will officiate.
The times., 1898-12-06
In Our Underwear Department.
which
Values in LaAieS' Hosiery

We want you to see this assort-
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don't care to buy. They're all isle
thread, drop-stitch, fancy top. com
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Imitation

lis the sincerest fattery. l find persons
advertising in my vein, but concealing
their identity.
This won't do.
If you take out Life Insurance you
want TO be as certain about the COM
pany and the policy as you would about
a bank you deposited in.
More assred-for you are here to look
after your money, but not here to collect
your Life Insurance.
So while you examine all plans and
propositions come to me and consult be-
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pany and al the best rates.
The times., 1898-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson are now
in Rome, en- route on their journey around
the world. 1t was in the Eternal City
that they first met.
The times., 1898-12-06

Rev. DIR. Baker and wife will hold a
wedding reception at their residence, 1900
Q Street, tomorrow evening. from To 10.
The times., 1898-12-06

The first cotillion of the Tuesday Ger
man Club TO be danced this season will
The times., 1898-12-06

Mrs John W. Foster resumed her Mon.
day receptions yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1898-12-06

The spirit of Christmas added its grac-
ious charm to the wedding of Miss Ella
Williams and Mr.. John Bryson Patton
L. S. N, which took place at the resi-
dence of Gen. and Mrs. Robert Williams
last night at o'clock.
An orchestra of mandolins heralded the
arrival of the bride, who entered the
drawing room attended by her distin-
guished father
Radiantly lovely in white corded silk
and family lace; veiled in blossom
crowned tulle. and carrying white carna-
tions, the bride and her train passed un-
der a berry-studded cluster of mistletoe
suspended by white ribbon from the Intel
of the door Christmas greens cleaning
with scarlet berries garlanded the room
on every side and in the bay window,
which served as an improvised altar,
branches of holly glowed in ruddy beauty
against a background of graceful palms
The maid of honor was Miss Adele VIII
liamS. younger sister of the bride. and
her bridesmaids were Miss Mildred Will
I liams and Miss Miles.
The pretty trio We're robed alike in
white organdie with low bodices draped
/ with lace and trimmed with white
! ribbons and their bouquets were
composed of fragrant clusters of pur-
! pie violets. The ushers who. like the
groom and Gen Williams, Were in full
I uniform. We're Ensign Philip Williams,
/ Lieut. Wilfrid Harrison and Lieut. Wood
ward Phelps. Mrs. Williams, who was
! happily convalescent enough TO witness
the marriage of her daughter, was strik-
| ingly handsome in an elegant toilet OF
1 black crepe.
The ceremony, which was witnessed by
only small company of relatives and
dear friends was solemnized by Rev
Father Scanlon, S J., of Trinity Church
| Georgetown, assisted by Rev. Father Mul
vaney, S. J. Later in the evening Mr.
! and Mrs Patton left for his home il
South Carolina. the bride wearing tailor
made gown of brown covert with ricf
wrap and hat to match. While South
they will make a visit to Mrs. Patton:
step-brother. Hon. Robert Douglas, just
ice of the Supreme Court of that State
Upon their return TO the North they viii
90 to New York where Mr.. Patton is al
present stationed. One of the many
beautiful bridal gifts received, and tC
which the bride attaches great value, i!
a silver dish presented to the groom BY
the wardroOm officers of the Brooklyn, or
which famous battleship Mr.. Patton serv
ed during the war The ship is etched OF
the base of the dish. and an inscription i:
lettered in rope design around the shal
low brim.
The Christmas greens that added sucl
a picturesque cheeriness to the handsom
home came from the groom's home II
South Carolina, and from that of Judg
Douglas.
The times., 1898-12-06

Owing To the sudden death of near
relative, Miss Mattingley's wedd ng,
which will be solemnized at Epiphany
Church. will not be followed by a recep-
tion.
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THE HOUSE THAN A MORTGAGE.

II you care for your family protect them. A
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The times., 1898-12-06

Secretary Porter announced yesterday
the program of receptions and dinners
at the Executive mansion for the season
of 1899 as follows: January 2-Monday,
Presidents public reception, II a. IN. 10
i:39 p M; January i-Wednesday, Cali
net dinner, p. m; January 1O-Tuesday.
diplomatic reception. TO II p. m; JaEu-
AIRY lS-Friday. diplomatic dinner, p.
M; January lS-Wednesday. judicial
ception, to II p. m; January 25-Wod-
nesday. army and navy reception. to II
p. m: February "Wednesday. Supreme
Court dinner, s p. M; FEBRUARY S-Wed-
nesday. Congressional reception, to II
y. M: February 1-Tuesday, pubic re-
ception, 3 to II p m.
The times., 1898-12-06

Mrs Charles Cummings. of Boston, and
Mrs. John Storer. of Waltham, Mass, sis
ters of Mr.. Robert Treat Paine. jr., are
among his relatives who will attend his
to Miss Mattingly tomorrow
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Herbal Cough Drops.

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Ladies' Union Suits.

Just the kind you're looking for.
These union suits are jersey ribbed
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worth every bit of 49c. You
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credit ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. [oo
The times., 1898-12-06
L0w-Priced Underwear.

To clear out the stock for the
coming of new goods. All our heavy
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-silk-bound neck and front.
Worth 75c. To go for, Casn QQn
or Credit OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. O0O
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$3.50 Comforts. 1925.

Even if you don't need comforts,
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made of fine sateen on one side
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with white carded cotton-scron
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The times., 1898-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer and Miss
Julia d. Grant are now in Paris. but will
leave shortly for Cairo.
The times., 1898-12-06
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The times., 1898-12-06
35c Table Linen. 19e.

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21
Air Of the senshore.

In order to ascertain whether air of
the seashore contains salt in any APP
preciable quantity, a French scientist
has made series of experiments. BY
means of these he proved that in dead
calm seashore air has no salt. 1t is
only when there are high winds from
the sea that there is salt i'm the atmos-
phere. In high winds sea spray is car
ried into the atmosphere, where it is
diffused into fine particles, and holds
the salt for time in the damp air;
but as soon as the wind subsidies, the
salt, being heavier than the atmos-
phere, settles. To receive, therefore,
the benefit from salt air, 1t is necessary
to go where winds are continually blow
irg. It has been demonstrated that
windy localities by the sea are very
much more invigorating than those
where there are continuous Gains, but
heretofore the reason of this has not
been made clear.--N. Y. Ledger.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-05-21

Twenty years ago, after years of investi-
CATION and study, DIR. u. Harold Hayes an
nounced that he had discovered and per-
fected a treatment which would cure
Asthma SO that the patient should stay
cured. Up to this time the best that could
be done by the most eminent physicians was
to give mere temporary relief, and they
frankly acknowledged their inability to do
more. DR.. Hayes treatment has been ad-
vancing steadily ever since and now more
than forty thousand sufferers have been
under care, giving to him and his associates
a vast experience and the highest attaina6le
skill in dealing with this most distressing
disease. DIR. Hayes system is such that
patients are treated at their own homes,
and through a perfected plan of giving adj
vice and directions by mail and sending med
icines prepared in his own laboratory to
suit each individual patients needs, anyone
anywhere can be successfully treated. DR..
Hayes will mail his Thesis with Reports of
Cases and blanks for free Examination on
application to him at Buffalo, N. Y.