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The times., 1899-10-26

In Difference to the e-honored GUS
tom that elects Wednesday to be the best
day of all, the brides and grooms of this
month have almost unanimously chosen
to avail themselves of whatever value the
old prophecy is worth by selecting that
day for their various weddings. Yester-
day proved no exception to the rule, though
there were fewer marriages than on any of
the October Wednesdays that have gone
before, probably for the reason which, if
embodied in words, would run something
like: Never put off until next Wednesday
the wedding which can be performed the
Wednesday before.
The sun rose somewhat sullenly from a
bank OF misty grey clouds as If he had
about made up his mind to see how un-
comfortable he could make things, but
thought better of it an hour or two later
and beamed out in royal splendor for the
remainder Of the day The moon plainly
determined to keep up her glorious record
in spite of the foggy mist and while she
did not appear to her best advantage, she
managed very nicely with the aid Of a few
family twinkling but well disposed stars.
The Church OF the New Jerusalem was
the scene OF one Of the most impressiyely
beautiful ceremonies of the night The de-
tails were simple and the decorations moth
ing more than an artistic grouping Of
palms, but the very simplicity Of the ser
vice gave it n scenic charm not always OBJ
tanned even when the accessories include
a retinue OF airiIy gowned maidens, banks
Of flowers. and twinkling lights
The bride was Miss Martha Cone Mitch
ell. of Denver. Col. who during the short
time she has been in Washington, has been
the guest CT relatives on Iowa Circle. The
groom wss Mr. Kepler Hoyt, son Of for
mer Governor and Mrs. John W. HOyt, Of
Wisconsin. For a half hour before the
bride arrived and while the ushers were
seating the guests. Miss Maud Sewell, the
crganist Of the church rendered an artistic
programme, changing her theme to the
nuptial chorus from ''Lohengrin' as the
bride entered the church. The usheTs who
preceded the bride to the chancel were Mr.
Rodney Gary. MT. William E. Mcclure, Mr.
D. A. Yeatman, and Mr.. W. Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt. the latter gOwned with
quiet elegance in lustreless black silk and
point lace, walked before the bride who
was given in marriage by Gen. John Eaton,
and old and valued friend. The brides
gown of ivory beagaline silk was made
simply, the skirt hanging in straight folds
to the train, and the bodice yoke outlined
with a beading Of pearls. She wore neither
veil nor jewels. Her brown hair was una
dorned and her bouquet consisted Of loose
cluster Of bride roses. The ceremony,
which was solemnized by the Rev. Frank
Sewell pastor of the church, was followed
by reception at the Victoria, where Mr..
and Mrs. Hoyt, sr., are now residing, and
later in the evening the bride and groom
left for their honeymoon trip TO return 10
Washington, where they Will make their
home.
The times., 1899-10-26

The ole-clo'es district Of New York is
to be brought to Washington intact next
week, when Hurtig & Seamon's Bow
cry" Burlesquers will occupy the stage
ct Kernan's. This organization was seen
here last season and made a distinctly
gcod impression. Though Truly SEatruck
and others OF its original roster have de
serted, the combination is said to be quite
IS efficient this year as ever before. This
fact is demonstrated in the OliO advertised
for which portion OF the performance the
management have engaged sUcl entertain
ers as James J. Morton whom the press
agent roclaims-withOut excepting Stuart
Robson, w H. Crane, or Joseph Jefferson
today" The Review Comedy Four q
quartette of seeming merit; Marie Rich
mOud, serio-comic; Loney Haskell, mono
lCgist. Andy Lewis and Maude z lott
sketchists; the Brothers Davenport
who are supposed to have a really novel
act; FarreI and Taylor, musicians. AMI
Cope and DiXey, singers. On the after
piece used the aforesaid press agent vents
a bOundIess waste Of enthusiasm. He de-
clares that Chin Yuen Dong, its star. is
the original Chinese actor not barring
Ling Foo Toy. who lived On,y about two
centuries after the time of COufuCiIs-
and that Winnie Henshaw, another star
is zone Of the few women who is a horn
coincidence" Seriously, and despite this
press agent, the -BOWery' Buriezquers are
entirely capable and Will probably give a
series Of excellent shows at KernGn's
The times., 1899-10-26
A SWORD FOR WAINWRIGHT.
Reing Made TO Pre-
sent Him With One.

Arrange cmcntS ReinG Made to Pre-
sent Him with One.
The Washington friends of Commander
Richard Wainwright. who was in command
of the converted yacht Gloucester. AT the
naval battle Of Santiago, and which sunk
he torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and
Furor. are arranging to give him sword
40 formal plans for raising the money
for the sword have been made, but +. P.
b. Sands, C. J. Bell, c. c. Glover, and
other friends Of Commander Wainwright
have already raised about $500, and it is
proposed to raise $500 more
Commander Wainwright is native OF
Washington, and makes his home in this
,ity when not away on duty. He is ex-
-romely popular both in and out Of the
Navy. He was executive officer On the
Maine at the time Of the destruction Of
that ship. Committees VIII probably be
appointed in the next few days to raise
subscriptions for the sword. As Com
mander Wainwright has hundreds Of
riands in Washington 1t is expected the
necessary amount viii be subscribed in q
5ery short time
The times., 1899-10-26
MISS B. NJ. WILSON RESIGNS.
She Retires From che Neyvsboys' and
md Chilarem,s Aid Society,"

and Chiidren's Aid Society
The resignation of Miss b. NJ Wilson.
for many years superintendent Of the
Newsboys' and ChiIdren's Aid Society. has
been rendered to the trustees. owing to
i'll health. The work OF the Mauls5y Home
the institution which is maintained by the
society for the instruction and care Of
yeWsbOys and children who are known TO
be without proper care at home, has been
most satisfactory during the past year.
and the gymnasium and military drill
afforded in the evening are attracting large
numbers of boys.
Miss Wilson's resignation viii take effect
rs seen as the management can select q
suitable successor for the position.
The times., 1899-10-26

One Of the most scenically beautiful we'd
dings Of the auJumnJde was that which
occurred last night al o'clock at the resi-
denee Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank y. Carver.
1871 L Street. The bride was his elder
daughter. Miss Virginia Elizabeth Carver.
and the groom Mr.. Charles Otto Lenz, OF
Chicago. The handsome residence was
G5loom throughout with chrysanthemums
pink and white, the colors combined ar
tisticaIly at every point with the trailing
vines and the foliage of gracefully branch
ing palms. A string orchestra, stationed in
the conservatory, announced the approach
Of the bride, who with her father, passed
through an aisle formed by white ribbons
held by the three young sons of the house
Raymond, Albert, and Arthur CarYer-and
their cousin, Master Frank Beall The
young bride was daiGtily pretty in robe
of white crepe de chine, the high bodice
billowy with duchess and point lace The
veil that draped gracefully to the edge OF
her train was caught with orange blossoms.
and her bouquet was formed of lilies of tbs
valley and white orchids.
The brides sister. Miss Carver, was her
attendant maid OF honor, and like the
bridesmaids the Misses Alice and Jeania
Boyd. daughters of Col. Robert Boyd L.
5 A.. was attired in white OTgandie over
pink silk Lace and knots OF pink ribbon
adorned the girlishly pretty gowns, ana
each carried long-stemmed pink rosebuds
caught with pink satin ribbon. The cere-
mony. which was performed by Rev Mr.
Paddock, of ST. John s Episcopal Church.
was witnessed by only the family and few
intimate friends, but the reception, which
followed, from $50 TO TO- clock, was at
tended by several hundred guests, a number
Of whom were relatives from other cities.
Mrs. Carver received in Lavender satin
trimmed with rich lace Mr. and Mrs
Lenz left later for short jaunt, the latter
attred for travelling in Venetian blue cloth
They viii return for a weeks visit TO
Mr. and Mrs. Carver, and then 90 10 their
home in Chicago.
The times., 1899-10-26

The fakirs Of India, who were popularity
supposed to be masters of the black art
until the late Frederick Bancroft exposed
their methods. made much OF their Euro
pean reputation with what has come to be
universally known as the tree trick"
This bit Of legerdemain enabled the fell
lows To plant a seed in a large jar and.
five minutes later, to exhibit a sort of
stunted shrub that had replaced it. Of
course. the feat was accomplished with the
aid OF the great sleeves that are a part OF
the Eastern costume. and was. at best,
simple bit Of prestidigitation. Kellar, who
comes to the Columbia next week dis
counts the tree trick by a similar one
that is much more intricate After tuck
ing his slip into the earth in a pot, this
disciple OF the Indians deposits the re-
ceptacle near the footlights and takes his
stand some ten feet back of it. The au-
dience then sees the sprouJing, growth.
blCssCming, and bearing of an orange tree
over five feet in height. No cones or other
paraphernalia are used. the mechanism dis
played being most simple. Kellar is not
The times., 1899-10-26

while, John Philip Sousa had composed a
great deal of music to go with the theme
selected. and both he and the originators OF
the scheme were 10th to give it up. Ac-
cordingly Glen Marlborough, who wrote
Miss Dynamite" and. more recently. Kate
Kip, Buyer" was engaged as ibrettist, ana
the result of his labor was the Chris and
the Wonderful Lamp" which was shown
for the first time on any stage last Mon
day night in New Haven The play seems
to have scored heavily in that town, and,
as has been said, much may be expected
Of this four-season output when it reaches
Washington. y company that includes Je-
rome Sykes and Edna Wallace Hopper is
employed in the Interpretation of the pres
entatiGn.
The times., 1899-10-26

If the length of time consumed in the
production of a piece has as much to do
with its quality as most people seem to
believe, nothing but promise can be seen
ahead CT Chris and the Wonderful Lamp, -
which is to be the offering next week at
the National The story first appeared early
in 1895 in the pages Of st. Nicholas" " and
was Immediately noted by Klaw & Err
langer, managers of the present work Two
years elapsed, however, before steps were
taken to secure the tale for stage use, ana
then George Broadhurst whose What
Happened to Jones" had just made a hit.
was approached regarding the matter MI.
Broadhurst agreed to make an attempt
upon the serial, but afterward was so oe-
eupied in London that he was forced to ask
to be released from his contract. Mean
The times., 1899-10-26
Porto Ricpp Relief Supplies.

Secretary Root yesterday received des-
patch from Gen George w. Davis. Mill
tary Governor CT Porto Rico, stating chat
no more relief supplies would be needed
until the arrival of the transport which
is scheduled to leave this country No
vember s.
The times., 1899-10-26

To say that James A. Harne's beautiful
product, shore Acres realizes all the
comm5ndatory things that have been writ
ten regarding it is, perhaps, the best preface
10 commentary upon the work. When an
audience is moved alternately to laughter
and TO tears, and to both simultaneously
without the mover offending good taste OF
in the slightest exaggeratiug the canO1s or
dramatic art; when foOuight offering pul-
safes with human emotions unafIectedIy ex-
pressed; when it creates an absolute az
mOsphere that makes even the habitual
ard hardened theatregoer forget that he is
witnessing a play-then must that play be
classified as great. AssuredIy, Mr.. Herne's
output merits the classification. One can
not imagine a clearer, more interesting
more impressive and. at the same tins
more picturesque fashion of telling in stays
form the story which the author has elected
TO set forth Net that Mr.. Herne aims al
the picturesque. On the contrary. he paints
in sober and almost invariably truthful
tints In this respect, he is 10 be classed
with the so-called realists, with whom he
differs only in that he selects for themes
and characters the healthier side of human
nature. shore Acres, we'll presented, is
as optimistic and yet as faithful 10 the
types portrayed as anything could be 1t
is said that the organization which viii
offer the piece on Monday night at the
Academy of Music is quite capable OF al
excellent rendering
The times., 1899-10-26
THINGS THEATRICAL.
LnfaSettc-DOubIc Bill.
.u N s pINAEnRE -
..cAYALLERIA RUsTICANA.

That popular-priced road company can
sing the standard operas and sing them
gloriously was demonstrated yesterday at
the Lafayette Square, where the Milton
Aborn organization gave two performances
that viii rank with anything of the sort
ever done, at similar prices, in the city
Of Washington. The house was not even
tolerably filled on either occasion, the
loss sustained being undoubtedly as great
TO those who did not witness the produc-
tlons as to those who put them forth For
despite triffing errors. slight defects in
cast, and greater ones in staging, afternoon
and evening both may be said to have been
marked by memorable renderings of the
masterpieces.
Three operas were offered and the great
est of these was "Cavallerfa Rusticana.
In this presentation orchestra and chorus
were heard to extraordinarily good ad-
vantage, the former playing the wonder
tul lntermezzo with spirit and feeling,
"hue the latter executed the ensemble
prayer before the church as few higher
rated combinations could have delivered
1t. Both were encored enthusiastically.
Clara Lanes Santuzza was ON a par with
that OF Grace Golden-and this is no mean
praise. Her voice is a soprano of richness
and quality altogether rare, while her act
ing displayed really remarkable powers in
an emotional way, Payne Clarke sang
the role of Turridu well. but was entirely
unequal to it histricnically, while Eleanor
Kent and Florence Ackiey failed in both
requisites ]. X. Murray was an adequate
Alto Miss Lanes efforts and those OF
chorus and orchestra offset all these draw
backs, however, and that most effectualIy.
The impression created was such that the
Aborn people would show wisdom in re-
peating the piece this week.
The production Of "Pinafore" was not so
much above the average. The stage was
set in manner most distressing to any
one at all familiar with nautical matters
orchestra and chorus showed lack of train
ing, and there were one or two apparent
blunders in the cast. With these things
duly considered, the rendering was enjoy
able; but they grated. nevertheless. Milton
Aborn, who essayed Sir Joseph Porter. has
Dan Days mannerisms without that come
dams drollery. but his impersonatiou was
sufnclently dignifed to be pleasing. Miss
Kent was only fair as Josephine her mid
die register being anything but musical
While John Read, Amelia Fields. and Maud
Davis were hardly commendable On the
other hand, the Captain Corcoran of Mr.
Murray and the Ralph Rackstraw of Albert
Parr were all but perfect. Both men did
work that carried the presentation.
The Bohemian Giri' was exceedingly well
sung before very poor house at the matt
pee. Messrs. Murray, PaFr, and Williams
with the Misses Kent and Aclsley, were best
liked. Unless the management takes a BIZ
or advice and repeats "CavalleTia Rustl-
eana3' the everlasting Martha" will be the
pill tonight ,-u7,
The times., 1899-10-26
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The times., 1899-10-26
HYMBN'S NATIONAL hymn
'L0hengrin' 5" Chorus Heard at
Many Wednesday Weddings.

Nir. TrapneH and Miss PrObasco
Married at ST. John'~-Thc Hoyt-
and Mr.. HnmbIcton United at the
Brides Home in georgetown.
The times., 1899-10-26

After Milton and Dollie Mobiles have dis
appeared from the stage at the Grand.
which event will occur on Saturday night.
Managers Burke & Chase win put into their
house another bill of what seems 10 be ex-
treme excellence. This bill viii include
the names Of Cressy and Dayne. who are
well known as the Cy Prime and Ricketty
Ann OF The Old Homestead. The two
have sketch that is said to give ample op-
portunity for a display of their ability and
may be expected to make hit. Gus VIII
Jams, who has the credit OF playing the
piano more discordautly and laughably than
any Of his imitators, Will act as a second
headliner. the third being Harry Edison.
whose pug dog EOC created a miniature SEN
sation when last seen here. Doc is unques-
tioDably one Of the best-tTained animals OF
the boards. The Nielsen Sisters, who sing
ballads in long skirts and otherwise make
every effort to eschew soubrettishness, are
also engagements for the week. while Me
Mann and King, black-face comedians and
dancers, who once visited Washington with
Primrose d Dockstader's Minstrels, also
have a place on the programme GruetI.
Beers. and Gruett, eccentric acrobats; Arm
helm and Wagner, whose vehicle is entitled
Opera in the Kitchen" and John Il.
Shepley, who draws music from bottles and
glasses, complete the list Of tae signed
The bill promises TO be enjoyable through
out, and will undoubtedly help Managers
Burke & Chase to keep up the business rec
ord Of the season.
The times., 1899-10-26

Mrs. Theodosia B. Talcott. of George
town, and Mr.. T. Edward Hambeton of
Baltimore, were married yesterday after
noon at o'clock. at Normanstone which
has been the home Of the brides family
for many generations. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Albert Rhett Stuart.
d. D., rector Of Christ Church. George
town, and was witnessed by a small com
psny made up of relatives and a very few
intimate friends Mr. Frank H. Ham
bleton. the gToOm's brother, was the
best man. The bride Of yesterday is
a daughter Of the late Barnard, who
occupied an important position in the State
Department previous TO the Civil War
The family still live on the estate which
adjCins Clifton, which was the summer
home Of the French Ambassador, NJ Pa
tenCtre, before his departure for Madrid
Mrs TalCott became q widow a good many
years ago. Her husband was in the en-
ginecr service Of the Confederate army.
she accompanying him South from Wash
iEgton at the beginning Of the war Mr.
Hambieton was also South during the ar
and the two families met during that
period. After the war Colonel and Mrs
Talcott returned to Washington and the
former died here. Mrs. Talcott has three
children, all Of whom are grown. One
of her sons is in business in Seattle, in the
state OF " as4LAElbu. -dF. ttdEuDlEiOQ IS
a prominent banker OF Baltimore, and is
ccnspicuously identified with the public
interests Of thar city.
Miss Mary Helen Jerks. daughter Of Mr
and Mrs Winfield S. jerks, and Mr. Ed
ward TaTTing were married at 5.36 o'clock
yesterday evening at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. The rector Rev. wal
lace Rad=ffe, d. ID, officiating The
ushers preceding the bride to the chanccI
were Mr.. James a. Finch Mr.. John Hodg-
son. Mr. W. Z. Mothershead. and Mr. c.
5. Goshert. The brides only attendant was
her maid Of honor, Miss A. l.. Lalch, Of
Eckingten. who wore pink organdie over
pink silk and carried pink chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bride, attended by her father
was gowned In white silk the high bodice
showing ethereally dainty touches Of
white chiffon, together with bands Of pearl
wrought passementerie. Lilies OF the val
ley held her tulle veil in place and her
bouquet consisted of a great cluster Of
snow white chrysanthemums. The groom
was attended by DR.. Charles MCGOWAN, OF
The times., 1899-10-26

willing to explain the modus operandl of
his work, but these who have studied his
version OF the tree trick" closely say
that it would be impossible to any other
man before the public. This statement
can be believed readily. Hermann. Ban
croft, DiXey-no one OF contemporary ma
sleians has so complete record Of clever
inventions as may be accredited to the
veteran Of American prestidigitators.
The times., 1899-10-26

a farce in which marital inddelity Is not
even limited at in which there are neither
dlsrobing nor bedroom scenes and which
relies entirely upon neither cross purposes
nor mistaken identity is Willis Maxwell
Goodhue's a Battle . Scared Hero.
which Bert Co0te is to present next
week at the Lafayette Square Opera House.
The plot Of the piece is simple and vet IL
is said to be most humorous. On the eve
Of his marriage TO a PuritauieaI sort OF
girl, the hero of the play goes about for the
purpose CT bidding farewell to bachelor
friends ard. straying into a gaming house.
IS taken by the police. Luckily he Is re-
leased on bail, but learns that the Justice
before whom he is TO be tried is a most
righteous individual and will probably be
exceedingly strict in passing sentence The
unfortunate, who has been wed in the in
terval, foresees a long period in jail and is
at loss to account for the months during
which he will, of necessity, be separated
from his bride At this critical moment he
observes in the papers that a man Of his
designation has just been given a majors
commission and sent 10 the front The
newly married individual assumes the glo-
~ of his namesake's position and thereby
gets into all sorts Of trouble This tale
well told, should be decidedly amusing ara
may be counted upon to draw the largest
audiences OF the season to the Lafayette
Square Seats 80 on sale this morning.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-09-14
Administrators Sale.

Court Of Hooking Co, Ohio, will offer for
sale at public auction, on
Friday, the 22nd day of Sept, 1899,
at 2 O'Clock p M. upon the premises. the fol-
lowing described real estate situate In the
county of Hooking and state OF OHIO. towit:
Being n part OF fractional lot o Section II,
on boundary line of said section IL and 81 co
chs west from the north east corner OF said
section thence south 80 degrees east els chs
south 42 deg east 6.66 chs, south "a ceg enst
deg east aCp chs, south q deg east 3.74 chs to
the north east corner OF cemetery. Thence
with the north line Of the cemetery west S.'
tn ence with the west line OF the cemetery
south 1880 chs to the south west corner Of
said cemetery; thence cart % chs to a point
Village OF Logan intersects the south line 81
cemetery; thence south LOO ch to north east
corner OF n ~ acre lot conveyed BY Lflliap
Pond TO John Linton; thence with the north
line OF said IL acre lot west 2.25 chs to Its
north west corner; thence with n line of an
1SL acre tract sold by Maynard Pond to John
Linton north 81 deg 50 min west 3.S2 chs
north 81 deg II min west II, 81 chs, west 462
chs to tn north west corner Of said ls1z acre
tract, being a point in the east line of q acre
tract part Of said fractional lot otNoSheretofOre
conveyed By Maynard & Pond "a to To- L A culver, d,
north l.76 chs to the north east corner;thence
west along the north line of fractional lot
No q of said section No II, 1889 chs TO the
west line of sal fractional lot No 9; thence
north 26 So chs to the boundary line of said
section IL; thence with said north boundary
line east Is II chs 70 the place of beginning
Containing SI1l acres more or less.
Appraised at s2i45.00.
2nd Tract-And also lot No 9S7 of Ponds
Addition to the Village of Logan as set forth
on recorded plat Of same to which reference
is hereby had for meteS and bounds.
Appraised at $4,000.
Terms of sale-One-tbird In hand, one
thi rd in one year and one-third in two years
fl ON the day of sale, with interest, the pay
ymenfs to be secu red by mortgage upon the
premises sold, MYRON s. POND,
Admr of Maynard
Aug 3l-td Pond, decd.