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currents of the heart is an inherent love
for the old-time minstrel show-for the
charmed ssmi-circle with its end men in
shining cork and its interlocutOr in snow
white wig, with the rattle OF bones ana
the banging of tamboes. Before seeing
such performance one recalls the days
of childhood and goes forth with the fui-
some intention of having one evening OF
unalioyed enjoyment. Numerous We're
those so determined last night. as the
fringe around the rear of the National S
dress circle told plainly. The attraction
of the Prmrose-D Dockstader combination
was too great TO be successfully resisted
and in the beginning it is but Just TO re-
mark that the offering not only deserved
the patronage accorded it but really sur
passes in merit that of any similar com
pany seen here in recent years.
There is nothing particularly new about
the performance save in its general cX-
cellence. The settings of the various
scenes are well painted-particularly that
of the first part-and the yocallsIs are
good. being heard TO better advantage IL
ensemble than in solo work. The operatic
selections of the vocal choir are really
the feature Of this portion OF the enter
tainment, with the possible exception OF
the solos rendered by premiers. Space
forbids the mention OF all concerned In ans
curtain-raiser Where all are so notable
il is needless TO specialize.
Few olics are without weak features,
but that OF yesterday evening was strong
throughout Neither Primrose nor Dock
stader seeks to outshine one another, and
the result is commendable. There is only
one Dockstader and there will probably
never be another The comedian Is in
cumparably bright, yet droll and sly rs
the prcverbal fox. The intermingling OF
good common sense with mis- ridiculous
interiections makes his whole mOnolOgue
SO eccentric, so unusual. and withai so
humorous that ii was with regret that the
audience parted from him or permitted
him to depart from it. The one trouble
with Primrose is that he does not give
enough of himself. His little solo clog is
excellent, but, yielding 10 popular desire,
he has interjeCted cake walk by sure
enough darkies. which wins the specta-
tors nicely. The background Of an i'm
mense watermelon literally added color to
the proceedings.
rather old feature eXcellently done
is the club swinging of the juggling John
sons. while the musical blacksmiths are
pleasing and trile reminiscent in some
of their jokes. Fun in an Intelligence
Office" develops into a second musical act.
while the finale contributed by the athle-
tic Deonzo Brothers Is startling in its
novelty and hair raisingness. All in all.
the performance is the best of the sort
the season has brought forth-in first
part, in olio and in stellar scintillation.
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CoIumbia-The Ucrrnunns.

An audience filled with wonder and be-
.widerment filed homeward after the per-
formance given by the two Herrmanns-
Adelaide and Leon-last night at the Col!
unbia. This always happens when the
Herrmanns appear. Yester- evening there
was something new TO attract the attention
OF the house, something out of the beaten
track of magic. This too, has ever been
the case with Hermann entertainments.
The novel feature was the work OF
woman-the wonderful work of a wonder
full woman Novelty has become so much
expected with the Herrmanns that the
something odd must be something Odd in
deed to attract more than ordinary notice.
and never before has SO unique an enter
tainment been presented by a preslidgita-
teur in this city. never before has an as
semblage left theatre with more mysti-
fed air and yet more confident that it had
got full value for money spent.
Adelaide Hermann showed last night
that long association with the late Aleyau-
der Hermann had not been with
out benefit. and that her days
had not been entirely devoted to
designing new costumes and try
ing light effects. She appeared in the form
of wizardess, and was Il success in every
sense of the word a gathering that had
been charmed win nef WondeFlul dances
sat wonderingly as she apparently turned
sand into sugar and little bits of paper into
coffee and milk. II had not recovered its
equilibrium when she placed a seed in each
of two jardinieres and caused to grow
therefrom as many magnificent rose bushes
bending over with their fragrant blooms.
With the aid Of a simple piece of paper and
two rings, one fitting over the other. she
perfected shallow vessel from which she
caused to flow all manner of things. begin
ming with the flags of nations and ending
with a singing blrd-ranging from bunch
of flowers to duck that refused to make
his exit when the business of the perform
ance called therefor. In brief Madame
Adelaide Hermann, the great made her
local debut as vender of the supernatural
and managed TO instill into her house a re-
spect and appreciation that was attested by
the long and continued applause that fol-
lowed the exhibition of every trick in her
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repertoire. She has stepped into and com
pletely filled the shoes of her late husband,
and becomes thereby the real Hermann.
This statement does not in any way
discredit her partner, who has already be-
come favorite with Washington theatre
goers. Leon Hermann is probably the
greatest exponent OF the art Of pa ming
who has ever appeared before the public.
if not the greatest the world has ever
seen.
The first part OF the show is entirely de-
voted to palming exhibitions on his pa I.
and is identical in that respect with every
| other entertainments wherein mage is
given. The second part introduces Mad
! anne Hermann in some of her marvellous
dances There are several changes of COS
tune introduced here that make the turn
more tedious and keep the audience in the
dark longer than is necessary. b tween
the second and third parts Rene Streti
plays several selections on the violin, all
of which were heartily received.
The rise OF the curtain on the third
act reveals one OF the most beautiful
scenes that has ever been placed on the
stage in this city The set represents a
japanese tea garden, and everything there
is in harmony with the original plan.
Madame Hermann and Leon Hermann
alternate in entertaining with their va
rious tricks, beth performers being dress
ed in oriental costume. Tha pres n tattons
end with the old trunk trek. Cne that ha :
been performed locally number OF times.
One OF the most noticeable things about
the third part is the absolute awkward
ness OF the attendants when they appear
on the stage one of them dropped three
plates on the floor last night, breaking
one while another supe. who was assist
ing in removing one OF the chests from its
place inside the other. fell through Ele
noor OF the platform. and might have
been seriously hurt had it not been for the
alertness of Leon Hermann.
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Academy-'.Niss Mutton"

The bill at the Academy yesterday even
ing was Miss Mutton" with Clara Morris
in the title role. In reviving this play,
one of the greatest triumphs II her artis-
tic career. many people will feel that Miss
Morris has tried hazardous experiment
Those who were in last nights au,lieuce.
however, will vote the experiment 4 sue
cess. As one emotional crisis In the drama
followed another the enthusiasm Of The
house deepened. and the star was obliged
to respond TO several curtain calls. She
had the spectators with ner as completely
as if the piece had never been seen on the
stage before though it IVES undoubtedly
familiar 10 most of those present In the
last act-the real climax Of the work her
acting was especially powerful. every line
and every bit of business being made to
tell. To those who saw The star IN the GCe-
act drama in which she appeared last sea
son. this production Will b. decided sur
prise.
The supporting company is a strong one.
The single point in which it might be con-
sidered weak is as regards William elf
tons portrayal of Maurice de Latour. His
work somehow fails TO convince, though Il
is not inartiStic F. {. Harriet. as Or. OS-
borne. gives an even. artistic and careful
Tsonation. and George c. Staley. ~
Belin. does some capital character work,
which is thoroughly appreciated. as
Madame de LatOur. Emily DOdd plays a
somewhat melodramatic part in thor
Cughiy graceful and finished manner. Car
rie Lee Stoyle is also good as Miss OS-
borne and the minor bits are well taken
The acting Of Juliet de Grignan as lane,
and OF little Nellie Preble. as Paul de
serves especial mention. These two clever
young folk won several well-deserved
rounds of applause last night. That the
production is a creditaDle one there can
be no doubt 1t is harmonious smooth and
thoruughIy meritOriOus.
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Gen. Jose Gomez. of the Cuban army,
arrived in Washington Sunday, and is now
stopping at the Raleigh Hotel General
Gomezs mission here is TO place before
the commission the statistics Of the Gu
ban army and 10 help them in their en-
deavor TO persuade the American Cow
ernment to assume the debt of Cuba TO
her soldiers.
Gen. Jose Gomez il not related to Gen.
Maxine Gomez, as has been erroneously
stated by many papers, and apparently
has no love for that gentleman. He is a
large, swarthy man. and looks every inch
the soldier that he is His greatest
achievement during Cuba's single handed
struggle against Spain was when he with
stood the attack of General Weyler 5
forces outside Of Havana, and with but a
handful of men, drove the Spanish sol
diers, who outnumbered the Cubans three
10 one, back into the city
General Gomez does not speak English
and the Interview with The Times re-
porter last night was conducted through
the medium OF an interpreter. When ask
ed concerning the alleged disbsndment
Of the Cuban army. General Gomez said
1t is not true that the Cuban army has
disbanded There are number Of sol
dier5 who fought with the army. and wio
joined the cause after the Americans had
taken a hand. who have gone back to
civil life. but those true heroes who have
fought and suffered for three years and
half and who would be thrown out N
the world, with no homes, no money. and
no way Of making a living. viii not sep
arate until they have been paid the wages
which they certainly earned during these
years Of privation and starvation.
The army is not being kept together as
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a menace TO the United States Government
but if they were sent out among the people
and had no way of supporting themselves,
you can readily understand that they would
have to resort TO some means of getting
their bread. Now that they have suffered
so long and have done with 20 little thev
are used to the rough fare which they
get while in camp and with this they are
satisfied Being consolidated within enc
camp they are easier !ed and can letter
take care Of themselves.
Regarding the proclamation " hich was
said TO have been issued by Gen. NJ
Gomez, am sorry to see II has been mis-
construed. General Gomez has not th..
power to order that the army be hell to-
together. He is simply subordinate
chief, and is under the subjecuon of the
Cuban assembly. His proclamation was
simply his Idea OF what should be done
with and for the Cuban army, and not an
order that would tend 10 make the Ameri-
cans angry. The Cuban soldiers have the
| greatest gratitude for what the Americans
have done for them in freeing us from the
yoke Of Spain and the greatest confidence
| in the future actions Of the United States
| Government
They appreciate that this country is
working for their good and will soon have
government established which they VIII
| be able 10 manage themselves. There
| exists no feeling OF suspicion among the
| soldiers and the people. But how the i0.>
wv men VINO are now IN the 'leld and have
peSh IoI thFee iohs years ana more are
| ~. ~ llNe Tue question tnat we must settl"
M nne PuI poSe oI the 'upah commission IN
| :" ION II 10 hesotiate WIN the II hlted
go &C Government men 10 pay Inc wages due
s.,.o5 ~ loi tle tlihe they nave
| SCI Neu III lht army ana lheh, OF course,
IN .,a, uoan soYe' iiieht ls eslabiished
| bacl, ~ "''' pay 'he ihohey
| ..trt,,.,, l., ...
,,.,,iId -. - ~ vi ny 10 We ma" mat
'I I'm mn Vi ,he money,
~ - :. "a, 'ii'il Ha,e IuI'LeI earned
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Every programme offered at the Biiou
shows an effort on the part of Manager
Grieves to raise the standard of his at
fractions and this weeks Offering is as
good as the best that has been given. and
perhaps, little better. The bill is an
all star affair and proved enjoyable to
audiences that filled the theatre TO The
doors yesterday. The Bijou Stock Com
pany opens the show with new arrange
ment Of song. dance aud fun. in which
Nina Collins and Efie Fay score their
usual successes. The clio includes num-
Der of star performers Mr.. and Mrs.
William Robyns appear in a straight
comedy sketch, The Counsel for the De
fense.' and easily repeat their former hit
at the Grand. Their act is well presented
and very much above the class generally
given in vaudeville houses. Another scor-
ing is made by Bessie BonehiIl who has
been likened unto Vesta Tilley. Miss
BonehilIs reputation is international and
she well deserves il. The three Living
stons compose family of acrobats far
above the ordinary. Diana is another star,
who. as spectacular dancer. stands almost
alone in her class. Hanley and Jarvis
prove to be clever comedians. who present
much that is old and some things that
are new. while VIII Thornton is clever
singer OF ballads. and with Ed. Marsh.
who illustrates the songs. shared great
deal Of hearty applause Fanny Lewis
also appears. There will be the usual daily
performances all this week.
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kernan's-"Bower, nurIe>nuer~..

Between every line printed ON the pro
grammes distributed yesterday at Ker-
mans was managerial injunction for the
audience to remain seated until the per
formance had been finished. Now tn
standing this apparent lack of faith in
self on the part of Huttig and Seanion.
the show given was one Of the best Of
the season-both in the reputation OF the
people who appeared and in their work.
The Nelson sisters. who Were first een.
are attractive girls, and excellent dancers,
while Lewis and Elliott introduced an en-
tertaining sketch. and Gladys Van p. owed
herself possessed OF all her Old brig ltuess
by her rendering OF three popularsties.
Dan Gracey. an imitation Johnny Ray,
provoked hearty laughter in his turn with
Ada Burnett, who still sings Mr.. Johnson.
Don't Get Gay in really artistic man
ner Truly Shattuck has not changed her
songs since last she was seen herr, and
her figure still merits her presentation o.
the march from 'El Capitan.' Miss Shat
tuck is "A thing of beauty" and her voice
is not only unusual for the variety stage.
but would be equally notable in comic
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SUPREME COURT DECISION.


An opinion was rendered yesterday by
the United States Supreme Court through
Justice White, in the case of Herman
Keck, charged with smuggling diamonds
into the United States.
The court held that he WAS not guilty
as charged reversing the verdict Of the
uniteG States District Court for The east
ern district of Pennsylvania.
This decision involved the meaning of
the word smuggling and of the construc-
tior of paragraph i67 of the Wilson tariff
act under which il was claimed that ala
monds were free. The court decided on
the latter point that an error had been
made in punctuation, and that diamonds
were dutiable under another section Of
the same law.
The verdict OF not guilty of smuggling
was rendered on the ground that the act
was not complete as the goods We're never
landed.
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opera. The Worlds Trio continue 10
offer their familiar act with character
istic dash and made an emphatie hit yes
terday. while Loney Haskell bel Owed
forth several time-worn jokes and then
asked the audience why it did not laugh
at him.
The afterpiece, clever burletta. en-
titled, Summing" brought to the fore
some good scenery, handsome costumes and
any number of pretty girls. II was given
with rapidity and ginger. which made it
especially attractive. In this were intro
duced number OF limitations which.
though not at all accurate, proved enjoy
able as specialties. The so-called ''Yutak-
NEE was heard to advantage in Operatic
selections. her beautiful voice comparing
fayorably with that of Miss Shattuck The
entire entertainment was much above the
average, and deserves liberal patronage.
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TO SERVE IN HAVANA.
Michael Gavin Appointed ns super
intcndcnt of MaiI Carriers.

famous bone Of contention between the
Civil Service Commissioners and the Post
Office Department was removed last Fri
day by the appointment OF Michael Gavin.
OF Toledo, Ohio. as superintendent of
carriers at Havana at an annual salary
Of $1,000
Gavin, as superintendent of the Toledo
branch of the service, collided with the
Civil Service Commission in certain re-
forms he desired to incorporate. but was
unsuccessful. The postoffice officials took
his part and the investigation that fol-
lowed made him somewhat famous. He
will resign his Toledo position and ac-
cept the place for the tender of which he
had been summoned 10 Washington.
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orders We're issued at the Navy Depart
ment yes'er,'a" for a detachment of I20
members Of the marine corps to take pas
sage on the losemite for duty at the naval
station 10 be established at Guam, in the
Ladrone Islands. This is in accordance
with the decision OF the Navy Department
to use marines as earrisons to the colonial
stations.
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Engineer s.ds,ick Dismissed

Assistant Engineer W ]. Sedgwick OF
the revenue cutter service. obtained leave
OF absence from his duties for one month
during last November. disappeared aa.i-flas
not been heard OF since. Yesterday Presi-
dent Mckinley dismissed him from the ser
vice
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, roor Counterfeit discovered.

a poorly executed counterfeit 500 silver
certificate has been discovered. IL is a
photo etched production. and of such in
feiOr workmanship that there is little dan
ger of it being taken for genuine money.
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NntionaI-PrimrOsc md DocI<stnder's


Despite the teachings Of the modern
Psychologist and pathologist the generality
OF people continue to believe that good
laugh is more beneficial than an untold
amount of drugs and Iatter-day anti
toxins. Circulating in the whirlpools and
The times., 1899-01-10
REPORT OF ALGER BOARD.
VIII lie Sent to the President in II
Few Wceks.

Capt. e. p. Howell, of the Alger Relief
Commission, was one OF the Presidents
callers at the White House yesterday after
noon, and had Il conference with MIR. Nc
Kinley. His talk related to the report
OF the commission, which, it is thought,
will be made some time during the latter
part of the month Over 5000 pages of
typewriter testimony have been taken and
partly reviewed, and the report is now held
back by the beef phase Of the investiga
tim
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Some months ago. when "Fatima'' was
brought TO this city art students and
artists joined in declaring the work one
of the most beautiful ever seen here. The
enthusiasm evoked was considerable and
the painting was commented on con-
tinually ''Trilby' which is now on ex-
hibition at 1903 Pennsylvania Avenue is
even superior TO its predecessor and has
been universally credited with this supe-
a picture.
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The MutoScope rarlors are proving
most popular with local amusement seek
ers. who are always in search OF some
thing novel. The rooms at 12il PenusyI-
vania Avenue are continually well filed
and more machines have twice been or
dered TO meet the demand. PianOphone
concerts are given daily in the hall and
between the two contrivances one may
spend pleasant three hours there at any
time
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Professor Carpenters performances in
hypnotism at Willard Hall include most
comprehensive and interesting lecture on
the science which he practices afterwarI
with such good effect. The talk occupies
something over a half hours time end
details the limits and possibilities OF mes
merism. its history and the life OF its
inventor. the part it has played in crimi-
nal and other matters and the different
forms or stages it takes The entire trea-
tise is most enjoyable and doubles thr
value of the entertainment that follows.
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PAY FOR CUBAN SOLDIERS
Mission Here Of Gen. Jose
Gomez. of the Island.
ARMY HAS NOT DISBANDED

Cannot break Jp Untu the Men fre
Supplied With Means Must 3or-
row the Money From This Country
Nothing MenacinG In the C"ndi-
tions-WorL Begun by Gen. Garcia.