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The evening times., 1898-10-04
THE r. T. BOOTH CO..
Astor Building 33d ST. (next Waldorf-Astor
Hoten. New York City. ------
AT THE TREATERS.
coIum bfn-"A Misiit Marriage"

SoiuM
Shortly after his big success with My
Friend From India,' that newly-estab-
lished playwright, II. A. Du Souchet, de-
termined upon the production of a third
farce, and the result was My Wife's
Step Husband" a piece which must have
borne many marks of his hasty work,
since its tour only lasted short time.
Even after the farce had been removed
from the boards, very little was said con-
cerning its failure and still less when the
announcement was made that MIR. Du
Souchet had reconstructed one of his
earlier efforts, and sold it to Smythe and
Rice. Che wary had difficulty
in connecting the two, however,
and, indeed, no attempt was ever made
to conceal their identity. But audiences
are invariably hopeful, and the excellent
house that turned out last night to wit
nesss the initial presentation of "A Mis-
fit Marriage at the Columbia argued
nothing from the record of its predeces-
sor
Whatever may ultimately be proven re-
garding the rejuYenated play, the fact
cannot be denied that yesterdays specta-
tors were In no way disappointed, and
three acts First-night houses are al
ways noted for their goood will, and this
NAV not mean as much as would seem
from cursory glance Despite the novel
basis with which the comedy begins, II Is
unusually usual in many respects. Then,
TOO the plot is so complicated and en-
tangled that il is often difficult to follow
motives and results. But the situations
and incidents are nearly all good, ana the
dialogue abounds in sparkling witticisins-
More than this. it would be difficult to
say. until increased rehearsal on the part
af the presenting company and careful
prunlng by the author, has gotten "A
Nisfft Marriage into such shape that II
NAV be Judged with some degree OF talr-
ness. At present il abounds in opportu-
mites, but needs many changes to insure
4 chance of success
RoughnesseS and errors essential 10
hastily-prepared combinations aside, the
presenting organization Is good one
Max Ficrnan plays a gentleman with
whom nearly every woman IN the cast
is In love. an excellent idea of its
sumors. while Clayton White is a good
Judge and Henry Herman seriously
funny sea-dog. Malcolm Bradley also
scores heavily in the role of James Top
ncr Ida Hammer shows considerable
ability as Madame DUpot Lucille Num-
arrears to advantage as her daughter.
and Katharine Mulkins makes a charm
ing ingenue Clayton White. Frank \
Kendrick. A j. Edwards. Thomas Me
guire James Gilmore. George Grace,
Anne Warrington and Mile James. in
smaller parts showed varying degrees
Of excellence. All this week, with two
matinees.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Three Doctors in Consultation.
From Benjamin franklin I

H.
"When you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for medicine in the
first place; what experience tells you is
best, to be chosen in the second place;
what reason ii. e., Theory says is best is
to be chosen in the last place. But if you
can get DR.. Inclination, DR.. Experience
and DR.. Reason to hold a consultation to-
gether, they will give you the best adj
vice that can be taken.'
When you have a bad cold DR. Inclina-
ton would recommend Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy because it is pleasant and
safe to take. DIR. Experience would rec
ommend 1t because it never fails to effect
a speedy and permanent cure. DIR. Rea-
son would recommend it because it is
prepared on scientific principles, and acts
on natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions and restoring the
system to a natural and healthy condi-
ton. For sale by Henry Evans, whole
sale and retail druggist, 93S f Street
northwest, and Connecticut Avenue and
s Street northwest, and 1928 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
STUDYING SEWAGE METHODS.
Captain Bcach's Observations I'm
Boston md Other Cities.

Capt. Lansing II. Beach, the Engineer
Commissioner Of the District has return
ed to the city after having spent several
weeks studying the sewage pumping
plants, filtration beds and precipitation
works of Boston, Providence and Brock
ton, MISS
The problem of avoiding the pollution
of the Potomac River and of properly
disposing of the sewage water of the city
has long puzzled the District officials
having the matter in charge and though
several long strides have been made in
the right direction within recent years
no solution has yet been found. The at
tention of Congress has been brought TO
the matter frequently and last year an
appropriation of $4,000 was made to be
expended in preparing plans for pow
erfui sewage pumping plant to be erected
at the foot of New Jersey Avenue south
east. The intention is TO pump the sew
age of the city under the Anacostia Riv
er, and through Hilsdale and Anacostia
to the summit of the Asylum Hill, from
which place il will flow by gravitation TO
a point on the Potomac River opposite
Alexandria.
This method OF disposing of the sew
age viii do away with the sending of the
waste water of the city TO the river
through the James Creek Canal and b
Street sewers. and the intention IS to III
timatelY lead the sewage collected by the
Rock Greek intercepting sewers across
TIA city to be disposed of in like manner.
Capt Beach stated that the cost of the
plant viii be about $500.09
Speaking OF his tour OF inspection Capt.
Beach said TO a reporter for The Times,
yesterday:
While away / studied the workings of
the pumping station at Boston, and am
inclined 10 think that the best method of
meeting the sewage problem here. al
So saw the pumping station at Provi-
Gcnce. The same city is now building
precipitation works consisting OF large
tanks into which the sewage of the city
passes for publication. The water is
then emptied into the river, leaving the
sludEe behind. This sludge may after
ward be used as a fertilizer, but the
method is an expensive one. At Brock
ton the filtration bed system is in use.
There is no river at that place and the
sewage must he emptied into large beds
of gravel from which it emerges in a
purer state. The pumping plant system
impressed me most faVorab.y and with
al ii is the most inexpensive of the
three"
The evening times., 1898-10-04

part, very clever performance. Elabo-
rate scenenry, rich costumes and pretty
girls all add TO the attractiveness OF the
show. Training the Lambs is the open
ing skit used, and a right lively concoction
of music and fun il is Mr. Morris ap-
pears as Gen. Fink in a military bur
lesque, and The Artists Dream" the
leading feature of the program, presents
number of new living pictures. Those
who appear in the olio are the Ford
Brothers, in clever buck dancing: the
Johnson trio; Jean Cunningham, in songs:
the Patterson Brothers, triple bar per-
formers; Belmont and Weston, character
sketch artists and Dilkes and Wade. in a
musical act that is trif1e older than his
tory. All this week with daily matinees.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Academy-"Gnycs Manhattan"

'Gayest Manhattan" is what may be
called a typical New York show. Its like
has been seen here many times before,
but there are few variations in the
present specimen which make it suffi-
ciently novel TO be interesting. There
are nurse girls. summer girls, policemen,
chappies, society girls and other Gotham
istic characters, as background for one
Hiram Prindle and his family, from
Skowhegan Maine"
Of the cast, Sol Aiken, in the former
part, made several decided hits. Jean
McImoyie as Melinda, daughter of Hi
ram. proved herself saucy little SOU
brette with voice and manner of be-
witchng naivete and her topical songs,
Susie Smith, From Troy and Wasn't
it an Odd Place to Do It?" pleased great
ly Jennie L. Lewis also did some clev-
er work particularly in the second scene,
when. with Mr.. Aiken, she gave a small
burlesuue of the 'hayseed'' drama. Frank
Gardiner as Nathaniel Belgraff teacher
of elocution contributed some good act
ing and dancing. but did not score heavi-
ly with the audience till the last act.
d. f. Alta played the part of Louis SpitZ-
berger German waiter. whose dialect,
like the flavor of garlic, was of such
nature that little of it would go long
way. There is a great deal or Mr.. SpltZ-
berger in the production, and the result
is not artistic. James kiernon plays an
Irishman in the first scene and coon"
in the last looking about as much like
negro as William Robinson and George
Sanderson, the real darkies in the COM
pany look like Cinnamon. For some in
scrutable reason these two 'pickanin-
nies." as they are called on the bill, are
dressed as mongoians in the last act,
and though they do some really clever
dancing to the tune of THE Wedding of
the Chinee and the Coon,'' it would be
Just as effective without the queue and
Oriental garb.
The play may be said to be an infalli-
BILE political indicator. There are several
timely allusions in the topical songs, and
two or three were cheered by the audi
ence in way that might have given the
Administration hint as to the feelings
of the people on the Eastern question.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
How to Prevent Croup,

We have two children who are subject
to attacks of Group. Whenever an attack
is coming on my wife gives them Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and it always
prevents the attack. 1t is a household
necessity in this county and no matter
what else we run out of, it would not do
to be without Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. More Of it is sold here than of all
other cough medicines combined.-J. M
Nickle, of Nickle Bros, merchants. Nick
leville, Pa. For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S F Street
northwest, and Connecticut Avenue and
S Street northwest, and I42S Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Death of DIR. james L.. Ord.

DR.. James L. Ord, died on Monday at
l:i5 p. m, in Oak Hill, Hagerstown, Md.
DR.. Ord was special surgeon in a vol
unteer company of which Gems. Sher-
man, Halleck and Burton, who afterward
became generals, were members. In Jan
uary. 1877, this company in the ship Lex
ington, rounded Cape Horn on their way
TO California. DR.. Ord was member of
the Society of California Pioneers He
was born in Washington, 1929. His broth
er, Sacificus Ord, is still a resident of this
city. The remains will be brought to
Washington for burial
The evening times., 1898-10-04
niinu-XaudeXille.

Much that is good and some that is be-
low the average in the vaudeville line
has been brought together for this weeks
bill at the Bijou. Crowded houses greet
ed the performers yesterday, and the ap
plause which followed every turn showed
how the efforts were appreciated. The
Bijou Burlesque Company appeared in
new skit, which was filed with music,
dance and more or less pretty girls.
Those who appeared in the olio proper
were Troja, chansonette; Joe "McGinty''
Flynn. in original parodies; Gardner and
Gilmore, sketch artists; the Armstrong
Brothers. comedians; the Revere Sisters,
soubrettes; the McGinleys, in their flying
trapeze act; Johnnie Webber, and the
Aherns, acrobatS.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
GRIPMAN ACQUITTED.
Charged With Failure To Stop AT IL
street Cros<in;r.

A charge of violating the police regula-
uons. preferred against G. ". Wentzell,
a sripman on the Columbia road, by Spe-
ciaI Policeman Gelabert, was dismissed
in the Police Court yesterday. Gelabert
accused Wentzell Of failing to bring his
car to a full stop before crossing Four
teerth Street ard had several Witnesses
who testified to that effect. Wentzel an :
his conductor claimed that the car ha
been STONED, but that the policeman did
not notice it. In disposing of the case
the judge said:
While there Is not enough evidence to
convict you, Ge.abert was perfectly fair IL
making the arrest. and simply did his
duty. II is essential FOR the safety of tbs
public that the cars come to a full stoT
before crossing this corner
The evening times., 1898-10-04
.nce 10 hls friends that lac is excellent.

ance 10 his friends that he Is excellent
Mr.. Peters, Mr. Snyder and Mr.. Hatch
are all good. while Jessie Conant proves
herself the possessor of a better voice
than is usual in even the best of comic
opera. Then there is Dorothy Usner-
the petite Dorothy, who loves to pose be-
fore the camera, TO write eXecrable
poetry and lay the blame to inspiration.
She claims that her acting is the fruit of
her own genius and this confession is suf-
iicient to condemn her to eternal solitude.
The comedy really partakeS somewhat
of the nature of an international conven-
ton. Irish, German. Italian, French and
English characters unite in the piece ana
il isn't such mix, either.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
THE HUSBAND OBJECTS.
Feels That the Amount of AIimony
L. Too High.

Is Too High.
In the case of Edith Allan Crump
against her husband, Frank II. Crump.
for divorce, Messrs. Hamilton and Col
bert attorneys for the defendant. filed a
notice This morning that on Saturday
next they would move for a reduction OF
the amount of alimony ordered paid to
the complainant during the pending OF
the cause.
The court ordered on the original hear
ing that Mr. Crump should pay to his
wife SO month until the matter was fl
nally disposed of.
The evening times., 1898-10-04

Old fashions in dress may be revived.
but no old-fashioned medicine can replace
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S F
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
and S Street northwest and 1923 Mary
land Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
kernan,s-Morris, Little Lambs. ,,

Harry Morris is an old favorite here,
and when he led his Little Lambs on
the stage at Kernan's yesterday afternoon
and night he was greeted by crowded
houses. The comedian-manager' flock is
frisky one, and presents. for the most
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Anniversary Prices
In Linens.

Linen chtapness is a matter Of quality,
not price Some marked low grades
aren't worth room in a woedshed, as a
rule But here are the best grades that
the Irish and German town could mill.
They're offered 10 you at prices thai
would inGuce buying on the part Of Il
store itself So far are they beneath all
known precedent.
Is nieces fun bleached double satin Ta-
bic Linen, new floral designs, q
inches wide, superior weight quail @S
ity and finish. cur regular 81 fNT
value. Anniversary price..--....-... = y
Extra heavy German silver bleached
Table Linen; new, choice pat
terms. Full yards wide; Al
very special. Anniversary FEH
14-inch square all-linen Damask
Fringed Napkins. All white and 4I
white with colored borders. An |@T
nlVersary price........--.....-... -- u
3-i size extra heavy aIl-linen
German Dinner Napkins No ID
dressing; soft finish. 81 value al IA
Anniversary prlee....-.............p p5sJO
lS-inch linen plaid Glass Towel 90
ing; assorted checks and plaids S0[T
u lie. value. Anniversary price. U|4S
The evening times., 1898-10-04
SatiOnaI-"Why Smith Left Home :,


Trouble. That was what happened to
Jones and really that was the reason
Smith left home, although a little domes-
tic misunderstanding was the primary
cause for this trip Mr.. Broadhurst's new
comedy concerning the journey received
its first Washington presentation last
night at the New National, and pleased
a small audience immensely While the
author has failed to surpass his previous
efforts, or even to equal his successes of
BILE morsel for the satisfying of the the
three courses. the last being of double
variety. No fairer hands could have been
secured for the serving than those of
Marion GirouX, nor more manly, strong
and honest ones than those of Mac yn Ar
OF the menu are also worthy and still 9TH
ers not so much so.
Miss Giroux is a pretty. capable and
painstaking little body, with intelligence
that shines out despite her comeliness. In
addition to brains she has also taste, as
is shown by her really handsome. gowns
the attraction of attractions to all fem-
nine devoteeS in the house last night
Then Mrs. Anna Yeamans wore some
other dresses. not so tasteful but fully
as elaborate in their way. Her cook
lady" was unique and she scored heavily
from the minute she entered until she fl
nally departed with triumphant sweep
of her masquerade gown Mr.. Arbuckle
is simply Mr.. Arbuckle, which is assur-
The evening times., 1898-10-04
MUST PAY ALIMONY.
Justice Cox Issues a Rule Agaius
Nathan Toomer.

Nathan I0Smer.
In the case of Elizabeth Pinchback
Toomer against her husband, Nathan
Toomer, for divorce, Justice Cox issued
an order this morning requiring the de-
fendant TO show cause on October 10, why
he shall not be held in contempt for re-
fusing to obey the rule of court stipu-
lating that he should pay to his wife ali
mony during the tendency of the case.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
MA AzG~4-
Our Great
Anniversary
Sale

is a fitting occasion to inaugurate
such leaders as you've had this
week. It's been a gala occasion.
One of celebration. An era in
which we can show our apprecia-
ton of your many kindnesses TO us
We've dipped deep into cost on reg
uIar lines of goods, and more than
that, we've secured for the occasion
two of the greatest special lotsWash-
ingtou has ever known-that man
ufacturer's suit stock and Arnold.
Constable & Co. S sample silks.
The evening times., 1898-10-04
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Don't you think il foolish to suffer- when
a trial Of this New Treatment costs less than
one visit to the physician, and you are guaran-
tecd against loss?
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Iufn,ette-"On and OF"

What promises TO be one Of the most
distinct hits of the year was offered To-
cal theatergOers last night at the Lafay-
cite in Alexandra Bisson's ION and Off,
The piece was excerenuy done by Charles
Frohman's Madison Square Theater Com
edy Company and an audience that could
not be made wholly wretched, even by
the dampness and depression Of the
weather. applauded throughout the per-
fot nance.
The piece is of the sort that has made
Augustin DAILY famous for his comedy
productions Despite a number of rath-
n risque lines it is refined in the ex-
;reme, abeund.ng in clever incidents and
bright dialogue. There are no intricate
complications, and few situations of
farcical order. but one can always find
the temptation for a smile. and often for
a hearty laugh. 1t could not be expected
that any play of the sort of ION and Off
would contain much original matter The
farce is built from the plot and charac-
ters that have served for generations OF
authors, but there is much that is orig
inal in its handling. Hearty interest Is
carried from beginning TO end. while
the many existing digressons of theme
tend so much in the same way that they
are more useful than anything else. "On
and or is in every respect an admira-
bic Offering.
The players seen in the piece are of the
first order of excellence. Chief among
them are e NJ. Holland and Amelia
Bingham, both artists of established
ability. In roles that might easily have
been done in a hackneyed manner each
found much that was novel and distirc-
tive. Fritz Williams and Katherine Flor
ence were also remarkably good while
Samuel Reed presented a character
sketch in old man Brummaaire, and Reu-
ben Fax another in Randolphe that will
be remembered for some time The
Madame Brumaire of Maggie Fisher was
little dense but may easily be improved
A dozen minor roles were all wei done
The evening times., 1898-10-04
HER MONEY WOULD
HAVE BEEN RETURNED
If HyOmei Had Failed to Cure.
Boston. Oct. 5. 1897.

Boston. Oct. 5. 1897
Gentlemen: / have suffered from Asthmatie
Hay Fever for twentyfour years, and failed to
find relief from any Of the many doctors pre-
scriptons advertised remedies which used.
j had almost given up hope when / began the
use of "Hyomei," which entirely cured me in
four weeks time. Yours truly,
MRS WILLARD B. AVERY.
CSIrs. Avery is the wife of W. B. Avery, of
the American Express Coz
The evening times., 1898-10-04
Anniversary Prices
In DOmeSticS.

Fruit OF the Loom" Bleach
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Lonsdale Cambria Ami 71c
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GA "Wautauga" Sheeting (bet-
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Anniversary Price ...-.-....... n4s
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Sheeting. Anniversary Price o4I
GA n. Y. Mills Bleach 1A3o
Sheeting. Anniversary Price iV4e
1914 Utica" Mills Bleach fk3o
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3S-inch Unbleached Mus
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100 pieces Amoskeag Outing
light and dark styles. Sensible
for all purposes. Anniver- h3c
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( pieces Cream All-wOol
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Champion" White Shak- e.
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Indian Canton Flannel
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Your druggist keeps it, and will tell you OF
hundreds who have been cured Price, S1.00
complete. Extra bottles, soc. Sent by mail,
postage prepaid
The evening times., 1898-10-04

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The evening times., 1898-10-04

Dinner Sets. Tea Sets. Toilet Sets,
full line OF American, English, Aus
trian, and French ware. We will sell
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Food Scarce and water Rank.

New York, Aug. DIR. A. NJ Lesser,
who arrived from Santiago on the Con-
cho with 172 sick and wounded soldiers,
speaking regarding conditions on board
the transport, said: "Orders were re-
ceived to supply the Concho with 1000
rations for IT'S persons who were ordered
on board of her. In order to secure
return home the men will frequently
affect illness to such a degree that it
may be often hard to determine whether
one is sick or not. This was particular
ly so in the case Of the Concho's sick.
Medicines were supplied therefore in
quantities thought to be sufficient, but
on the eve of departure found the en-
tire ships laod, excepting possibly %
persons, suffering from fevers and bowel
troubles, for which there proved to be
an insufficient supply of medicines on
board the ship. The rations put on
were therefore unfit to be served to the
sick men. The supply of water was
also impure and unfit for use, having
heen taken aboard at Tampa in May
The Concho has but So stateroom berths.
Bunks were provided for the men be-
tween decks, but being devoid Of mat
tresses, and owing to the intense heat,
were practically useless. The men could
not live below, many being compelled to
| sleep on deck under awnings.