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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-20
LEGAL.
VTIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court of the city of Alexsn.
dria. on the 10th day of July, 1899.

| NIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court of the city Of Alexsn.
dria, on the 10th day of July, 1899.
In tho application of William h. Smith 10
purchase delinquent land.
Memo To the clerk of the Corporation
Court Of the city Of Ale1andris, Virginia as
provided by the acts of the General Assembly
| of Virginia amending section 666 OF the code
of Virginia. 1907, hereby make application
! to purchase lot of land standing in the
| name of William Bakers estate and bounded
and described as follows: Beginning on the
| east side OF Alfred street 92 feet north of
Oronoco street and running thence "a
| foot on Alfred street thence east 123
| thence west D feet 5 inches. situate
in the city of Alexandria, Virginia pur.
chased By the Auditor of Pablo Accounts Of
| the State of Virginia At the sale OF delinquent
lands for tho year of 1890 and was sold by
the Treasurer of the said city on the 10th
day of March, 1892, and at the date of this
application standing in the name OF William
Bakers estate, and am prepared to pay the
amount so paid for its purchase, together with
such additional sums as would have accrued
from taxes and leviss and interest, i! such
real estate hsd not been SO purchased by the
commonwealth with interest on the amount
for which said sale was made at the rate OF
six per centum per annum from the day Of
sale. and OH the additional sums from the
l 9TH day of December in the year in which
the same would have accrued.
Given under my band this Sth day Of
July, 1899. WIN. II. SMITH.
It appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, the heirs of Will
liam H. Baker, whose names arc unknown,
that after the use of diligence the names snd
residence of said unknown heirs could not be
ascertained, it is ordered that said defendants
appear here within four months after due
publication of this order, and do what is ne.
cessary TO protect their interests in this suit
and that q copy of this order be forthwith in.
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, news
paper published in the city of Alexandria.
once week for four successive weeks, and
posted at the front door of the Court House OF
this city. a copy-teste:
JOHN 8. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL 6. GREENAWAY, DC.
Samuel G. Brent, p q. jy10 w4w
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BY 3. F. Knox. Auctioneer.
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to deed of trust bearing date
on the 1st day of May, 1895. and recorded
in deed book No. 33, page 400, one OF the
land records of Alexandria city. the under
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ARNOLD's BROMO-CELERY Try this
anrivalod remedy for Headaches. Neuralgia,
9lesplaraposs 10 cantz
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THROUGH CAR SERVICE BETWEEN
WASHINGTON AND HARRISONBURG,
VIRGINIA,

Effective June % 6rst class coach will
be handled from HarIisonburg through to
Washington on Southern Railway train No.
Sc, and southbound same coach will be
handled through from Washington TO Harri-
sonburg on train No. daily, thereby neces-
stating no change between Washington,
Harrisonburg and Intermediate stations on
the Msnsssas branch.
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MEETINGS..

A GENERAL MEETING Of the stock.
n holders of the POTOMAC CLAY COM
PANY will be held at its principal Office, No.
III 8. Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia,
on SATURDAY, August II. at 3 o'clock p.
IN. for the purpose of electing officers and di-
rectOrs aud attending TO such other business
as may be brought before the meeting. By
order of the Board of Directors.
C.R. WILSON, Secretary.
jy1Otd
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The above sale is po. tponed to sATUR.
DAY, July %. at 1870 p. m.
iy3 Is
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XNTARFIELD & HALLS CORN AND
w BUNION PLASTER will speedily re-
move all Corns and Bunons, and relieve all
soreness of the parts affected. Prite SC For
sale only BY WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Cor. Prince and Fairfax sts.
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Alexandria Va, July 6, 1899.
A S TRUSTEE under deed Of assignment
"A from D. A. MAKELY, dated July 1.
1899, l desire all parties holding claims
against the said firm Of D. A. Mskely to pre-
sent them to the undersigned at once, and
ali parties owing said firm will please make
prompt payment
LEONARD MARBURTT, Trustee.
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EOR FINE RESULTS IN BREAD AND
Il Cake making procure Potomsc Flourat
10. AILRURN'S.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

One Walnut Book Case and one Walnut
File Case. Apply at Ill south Fairfax street
Alexandria, Va. je29 If
The times., 1899-05-21
BIiOu-yaudcyillc,

When Manager Grieves cannot get good
new people to please his patrons, he re-
engages those who have already appeared
at his cozy little house. Several of these
viii be seen in the bill this week and some
of the best other talent obtainable will
contest with them for the applause of the
Bijou clientele. The stock company has
some good things in preparation for the
week. being augmented for the occasion.
Paddy Miles, May Walsh and James Ire
land, the bon-ton trio head the olio, fol-
lowed by Barton and Ashley, the DeAcos.
Forester and Floyd, in their alleged comic
speciality, THE Dude and the Soubrette, 81
Topack and Steele. and the Vitograph
with a new series of pictures. The idea of
ideas this week is the giving of an extra
performance on Peace Jubilee days, begin
ming at II p. m. and continuing to p. m.
The times., 1899-05-21
BETWEEN SCYLLA
and CHARYBDIS
Critics Only Prosper Vulgar.
ity by Attacking 1t.
Deceney Demands Sincere COndem-
nation of Stage Lewdness.
Chats With and Gossip Regarding
Players Well Known in the Ma
tionaI Capital.

The events of the week just passed Into
history again show the difficult position of
the dramatic writer of the present day.
Like the mariner in the mythical period OF
Grecian life, he finds himself between
Scylla and Charybds, and is liable to be
crushed by the one or swallowed in the
vortex OF the other. The case which calls
forth this observation is the result of the
criticisms of Madame Pillar -Morin's MY
Cousin" Doubtless a more wholesale con-
demnation has never been received from
the local press. each and every writer pro-
testing against the lewdness and obscenity
The times., 1899-05-21

natives. This boast promises to be realized
in the booking for next week, for certainly
nothing approaching it has been seen in
Washington. Many of those artists who
have been favorably received upon their
first visit have been again engaged and
with the added feature of continuous
performance from noon to midnight. the
management hope to break all old and es-
tablish new records. After the week this
theatre Will be closed and completely over
hauled and reftted for the coming year.
The bill includes O'Kabes Imperial Japs,
Carrie Behr, Duffy, Sawtelle and Duffy,
Josephine Arthur, Leroy and Morris,
Blanche Ruskin, a recruit from local
ranks: Henshaw and Hoyt, Ahren and Pat
rick, May Wentworth. ]. Edwin Brown
and Company in a new and original sketch,
Dorothy Drew, and others of lesser promi-
nence. special scale of low prices pre-
walls for the week.
The times., 1899-05-21
Kernnn's-Roeber and Crane Com
pnny.

Manager Herman announces an unusual
attraction for his well-known house during
the week. While there will be women, and
shapely women, among the singers and
dancers of the company, the prevailing
amusement will be feats of strength by
Ernest Roeber and Mons. Laurent, the
modern Sampson. The well-known strong
ran will engage to break cobblestones with
his fist. snap log chains as children break
tow strings. and perform other feats of
unusual difficulty. A def, sweeping in its
extent is that issued by Ernest Roeber,
who offers to pay s25 for every man who
will stand before him without being thrown
for fifteen minutes, in "Graeco Roman"
As there are several strong men here who
have some aspirations on the mat there
promises to be fun at the Lyceum this
week new feature for the Lyceum is
the midnight matinees to be given on the
nights of the Peace Jubilee. These will be
appreciated. it is thought, by the. men cut
for time, as well as the weary, worn
stranger.
The times., 1899-05-21

who elaborate Mrs. Parker's work, have
kept carefully within the bounds of real
ism. The busy-body is the evil spirit
which makes the story possible. turning a
happy home into house of sorrow. In the
character of the unhappy seamstress.
Phoebe Davies was enthusiastically receiY-
cd upon her visit here earlier in the sea-
son. being likened TO Mrs. Fiske, although
she claims no similarity save that both
strive 10 be natural in everything The
closing scene OF the third act is probably
the most powerful in pastoral drama and
will long remain as such. The company
supporting Miss Davies includes the we'll
known character actor odell Williams.
famed for his work in Alabama" and
The Heart OF Maryland" Forrest Robin
son. Mrs. Fiske's late leading man; Ella
Hugh Wood. one Of the most clever OF
character women; George Bachus. who has
been compared with w. J. Fergeson, Felix
Eaney. Charles Bell. Pearl EVELYN. Frank
Lander. Sara Stephens, John Bunny. and
many other capable people in small but
effective parts. Two matinees
The times., 1899-05-21

washington and accepting the present po-
sition which she says is pleasant on ac-
count OF the light work. in comparison
with the life-shortening continuous labor
IN stock opera Miss Collins has a roper
'oire OF hfty standard comic and grand
operas and says she can get up on one
of them in an hours time. She Is really
a handsome woman, of intelligence unusu-
al in her profession. and will bear watch
ing during the next few years.
The times., 1899-05-21
NationnI-",way Down Ea.t.r

The play which appeals chiefly to no par
ticular class of theatregoers-or rather
pleases all equally WELLS assured of a
notable longevity. Such is Way Down
East" which appears at the New National
tomorrow night. remaining for a single
week. Ministers have united with vaude-
VILE critics in praising this pastoral drama
and certainly more varied commenda-
tion could not be desired. Not only Is the
strong heart story ever present, but a vein
of delicious comedy runs from the rise OF
the curtain to the happy finale of the last
Characterizstions of New England people
are generally caricatures, yet IL is claimed
Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph Grismer,
The times., 1899-05-21

only three members OF the present
frawley company were with the popular
actor-manager when he began his Frisco
engagement five years ago with Sweet
Lavender" These are Mr.. Frawley him.
sell, Charles W. King. and Tommy"
Phiiiipps. The latter is assistant stage
manager and almost indispensable. Like
the man behind the guns" he is not a
snowy piece of furniture. but is exceed
lngiy essential for success. Few OF the
Columbia patrons would know Tommy"
II they were to see him on the street, but
still less number would fail to no.
tee his absence from Frawley produc-
tion. He's modest sort OF a lad. an adept
In MS line OF work. ard will be establish
ing companies himself some years hence.
The times., 1899-05-21

After the preliminary rehearsal of "Pri-
vate John Allen" last week. Lee Arthur,
who wrote both 1t and the successful I'VE
Uns OF Tennessee" approached Godfrey
Stein and said he was so pleased with his
reading of the lines of the heavy that
ne could be seen in the cast of I'VE 'Uns"
next season If he so desired. This is quite
a compliment for the young Washington
ian has never posed as heavy and the
offer is being considered. His ambition is
really in the line OF character work. in
which he is an adept. A continued engage
ment with Mr.. Frawley might be mutually
beneficial
The times., 1899-05-21

ed the acme of realism in "Shore Acres"
but even his portraits are exaggerated II
judged by the criticism OF the Boston
papers, who are surely in 4 position to
know whereof they speak. Ella Hugh
Wood, in gossipy Martha in Way Down
East" was at first accused of accentuating
the mischief makers characteristics and TO
satisfy herself OF the verify or falseness
of the critical claim, spent her well earned
vacation with an aunt residing within an
hours ride of the city of bean eaters Here
she found her ideas realized to the letter
and has since retained her makeup and
dialect despite the occasional criticism OF
wellmeaning but unknowing reviewer.
Probably no woman upon the American
stage today is attracting so much atten-
tion as Blanche Bates. the daughter of the
capable Mrs. Bates, with the Frawley Com
pany. Under these circumstances it will
be wonderful, indeed. If the coming pre-
sentation of "The Dancing Girl" by the
Frawleys, with Miss Bates in the titular
role. should fail to be the sensation of the
season. The piece will be remembered as
one of the most strongly balanced ever
staged in America. 1t received its first
American production at the New National.
with Ned Sothern and Virginia Harmed in
the principal parts. When seen at the
Columbia Mr.. Frawley will assume Mr..
Sotherns role. This is one of the few
impersonations in which Tim takes
commendable pride. He says he can do it
pretty well and when one is cogniZant OF
his reticence regarding his personal worth,
the pretty WELL means great deal.
While fractIIrinp same of tho nrecon-
The times., 1899-05-21

Charming Pollock. dramatic editor of
The Times. sailed for London last week
for brief rest after long and honest
devotion to duty here. He will return in
July to resume his position.
The times., 1899-05-21

Grand-Continuous Vaudeville.
When Managers Burke & Chase brought
their regular season to a close it was with
the promise that the Grand should be re-
opened with bin which would startie the
The times., 1899-05-21

Charles Frohman "a being sued for Si0.-
600 by one Henry f. Walton. who says he
owns the title OF "The Cuckoo" Just why
Mr.. Walton made no objection when Hen
ry Guy Carleton made use Uf the name can
not be told. but II the new claimant wins
his case he will certainly have right to
demand damages for the manner in which
that author injured the cognomen in ques-
ffOn
The times., 1899-05-21

While fracturing some of the precon-
ceived ideas regarding fate, 1t is well to
recall the fact that this is the thirteenth
season "Hughey' Herman has served as a
The times., 1899-05-21
coIumbin-.privnte John Anen.v

For the past half decade it is stated that
Charles B. Hanford has been attempting
10 get proper play TO permit him to for
sake the classic and the standard drama.
Viola Allen succeeded In getting The
Christian" which would have meant for
tune 10 the Washington man, being ex-
actly suited to the role OF John Storm,
but the miss may have been blessing in
disguise il all is true that is claimed for
Private John Allen" the new Southern
play which receives its premier at the CO.
lumka tomorrow evening. In no sense is
the production on war footing. but deals
with politics and prospective matrimony.
Allen Is a shrewd party leader with more
honesty than is generally accredited to
politicians. He is involved successfully in
a love affair. scandal, party crisis, and
then eventually matrimony, his loved one
believing in his honor despite very dam
aging evidence to the contrary. The dra-
ma is from the pen Of Lee Arthur, an ac-
tor OF some experience and reputation who
is expected to know what he is writing
about, being native in the State in which
the scene is located, namely. Louisiana.
II is claimed for the new production that
ii will be well mounted, special scenery
being constructed for the occasion. Be-
hind Mr.. Hanford will be seen the strong
Frawley company. maU of the actors be-
ing aceeptably cast and several additions
being enlisted for this occasion. The fay-
orites Of the company will be seen to good
advantage, Geoffrey Stein in his second
heavy part, and Miss Alice Johnson, who
created such a favorable impression in
''All the Comforts of Home" will pay
the trying but effective role of the adven-
turess. On this week the matinees will
occur on Friday and Saturday in order to
avoid conflict with the Jubilee celebration.
The times., 1899-05-21

Few men reap the reward of proprietor
ship more than Dave Lewis, of the Broad
way Burlesquers.' Although fair and
natural delineator of German character,
no one who visited kernan's during the
week could avoid reaching the opinion
that he overworked himself. This is es-
pecially SO during the afterpiece, where
he breaks in on really good specialties of
his supporting company in a senseless and
ignorant attempt to produce laughter. OF
course. he pays the salaries. but the box
offi"e receipts would increase if his over
ambition could be curbed by a bit of
good judgment.
The times., 1899-05-21

Managers Burke & Chase have been
making extensive arrangements for the
week Of the Peace Jubilee at the Grand,
and as a result the bill, which will be the
last offered at that house until next sea-
son, bears the names of a number of the
best known people in the vaudeyiles.
The times., 1899-05-21

Preparations for the three big exhibi-
tions TO be given by the Pain Fireworks
Company during the Jubilee have been
completed and the management promise
the most stupendous thing of the kind ever
presented in Washington. Each of the
II. 600 seats is said to offer a perfect view
of the pyrotechnics. Seats are now on sale
at Guzman's, in Droop's music store.
The times., 1899-05-21
PATRONAGE INCREASES
As MERCURY FALLS
Local Theatres Thrive Despite
Disagreeable Weather.
Prestige and Finances Accrue at
the Columbia.
s.i'ri.ate John AIIen- Receives Its
Premier Monday and :" "'Hny
Down Ens;'' Returns.

That the theatrical business is a good
deal of lottery has never been better ex-
emplified than by the business of the few
local playhouses open last week. The
pleasant weather of the week before was
succeeded by series of stormy days and
nights, yet business was paradoxically
good Resident managers have about de-
cided that they don't know how to judge
the Washington public. to which conclu-
sion travelling managers had arrived some
years ago. The most fattering prospects
yield the rankest failures and the attrac-
tions which reach town "in gum shoes
lead the business all too often.
Notoriety secured by a racy performance
and abundant condemnation from the city
press Increased the starvation business Of
My Cousin" TO very fair patronage later
in the week, and Treasurers Smith and
Shaw were kept busy assuring anxious en-
quirers that the performance was really as
bad as reported. Sweet Lavender" with
a capital presenting company, served TO
enrich T. Daniel Frawley more rapidly
than any other attraction in his present
engagement, the Standing Room Only"
sign being rescued from its sequestered
resting place and displayed on at least
one occasion A good bill at the Lyceum
kept the red plush covered with delighted
humanity and down at the little Bijou
b the customary crowds were regaled with
a more than usually good bill. Two local
entertainments caused the Lafayette to re-
sumo its pristine brilliancy for time, be-
ing dlled with friends of the performers.
The coming week promises to be the last
good one of the season from a pleasure
seekers standpoint. That best of pastoral
comedies, Way Down East" with its
D remarkably strong cast, returns TO the
National. and Lee Arthur's new comedy
drama, Private John Allen" will first
see the footlights at the Columbia tomor-
row evening, with Charles b. Hanford fea-
tured and supported by the augmented
Frawley company. bill of infinite length
and excellent merit will fill the Grand from
noon to midnight, the performance being
continuous an innovation in local iheat-
ricals. while Kernan's will yield 10 the
popular demand and give midnight matt
nees during the Jubilee. The Bijou, follow
ing the same example, will commence a
third performance Immediately after the
finale of the evening bill. Each house has
a supposedly excellent Offering. Depending
upon the inflow of visitors, all managers
are anticipating a week of prosperity.
The times., 1899-05-21
Amusement Notes.

Seats ordered for the Maude Adams pro-
duction of Romeo and Juliet" and not yet
called for will be placed on sale to the
first applying. thus opening up. some of
the choicest locations in the house. While
the sale is immense, there are vacancies
in all parts of the theatre.
The times., 1899-05-21

A Washington girl who has created
most admirable impression among the
critical visitors at the Bijou is Nina Col
Inns, who would grace the cast of many
comic operas. With a voice of rare rich
ness and unusual sweetness and power. the
young woman renders excerpts from stand
ard compositions with a taste and delicacy
unusual in even the best of vaudeville.
Miss Collins is a graduate from the chorus
of the Castle Square. winning the favorable
notice of the musical director by close ap-
plication to study and excellent rendition
of bits given her AS result she was in
stalled as understudy, resigning to accept
leading business in Sousa's "El Captain"
Her success on the road was great, but
she was compelled to close her engagement
on account of illhealth, returning to
The times., 1899-05-21

If there is anything in a name, and many
people believe there is, Shakespeare to the
contrary Notwithstanding, THE Hot Air
Burlesquers," which appear here in
"Hughey" Kernan's benefit should be con-
siderably torrid. Seats for the two benefit
performances are going rapidly and the
many friends OF the popular manager pro-
pose to make him remember the occasion
to the last of his days.