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the boat was struck by the steamer l..
lake.
Capt. Harry Cads, of the Haas, saw the
boat and swerved to one side to avoid 1t,
but the boy became confused and pulled
the boat directly in the path of the on
coming steamer.
AS the steamer struck the boat Capt.
Cade, after. giving bells to stop the steam-
boy fnst az he rose. The two we're soon
taken out of the water. The boy was
almost senseless, as he went underneath
the steamer. Capt. Cade's brave and
prompt action saved young German s
life. This Is said to be the third or
fourth time Cade has done a similar act
in the last two months.
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UMBRELLAS, the largest and most
select display outside Of New York.
Robson Bros, exclusive dealers, 213 CO.
lumbia street.
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TURQUOISE rings in many styles to
choose from. w. H. Finck, SIG Second
avenue.
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LADIES' combination purse and card
case. Denny-Coryell Co.. ZIG First ave.
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STEAMER Greyhound. change Of time
winter schedule
Starting Monday, December II, the Grey
hound will leave Seattle at $40 a. m. Ii
q. m. and 4:30 p. m.
Leave Everett at a. M. Q p. m. and
GAS p. m. Fare, Soc.
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MASQUERADE, Ranke hall, Christmas
night, December Is.
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CAPT. oADrs BRAVE ACT.

Jumps Overheard to Save . DoT's
Life ut the Risk Of His own.
A lad named German. aged about
or years, had q narrow escape from
drowning In Lake Washington yesterday
afternoon. He was in a small boat &C
the entrance Of Meydenbauer bay whom
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PERFUME atomizers. Smith & Ken
nedy's.
The times., 1899-02-19
Academy-"A Texas steer.u

Opinions regarding Charles Hoyt's work
differ, but there are few Washingtonians
who will not agree that the best of the of
ferings written by this master satirist is
"A Texas Steer" which will be seen this
week at the Academy of Music. The uni
versal liking which localities evince for the
piece. may be attributed to the fact that
its action is laid in this city, and that its
irony and wit concern conditions and char
acters that are familiar to everyone who
has made his home in the National Capt.
tai
Well known as ii is now. the story of "A
Texas Steer may still prove interesting.
II concerns the adventures of one Maverick
Brander. a wealthy ranch owner whose
daughter, Bossy. combines with three po-
litical "heelers" TO elect him TO Congress.
The old fellow is not especially anxious TO
accept the nomination, but when it is tea
dered him at the butt OF every gun in town
with the information that 'If you're too
good TO represent us you're too good 10
live" he reconsideTs his determination. Re-
splendent in several sorts OF barbarous
finery, Brander and his family go to Wash
ington, where the Texan gentleman suffers
and enjoys many occurrences, out OF which
is brought to the audience an apprecia-
tion of the fact that the character is as
strong as IL is humorous. An interesting
love story adds to the charm of the plol
and makes Bossy an object of attention to
younger folk In the audiences before which
The Steer is given.
Unusual as ii is for production to be
The times., 1899-02-19

Good plays are so rare in this day and
age that the pleasantest kind of anticipa-
tions have been raised among local theatre
goers by the announcement that dainty
and charming Annie Russell will be seen
in Catherine tomorrow night at the Ma
tional. This domestic drama is the work
OF Henri Lavedan, who was admitted to
the French Academy largely as the result
Of his success in the effort. From descrip-
tioEs given OF the piece it should contain
a number OF really sympathetic characters
whose lives are woven into a thread that
proyokes the greatest possible interest.
Miss Russell is the newest OF the
Charles Frohman stars, and has been
remarkably successful during the brief
period that has elapsed since she was
lifted TO the theatrical armament. Last
summer she went TO London, where she re-
ceiyed the highest commendaton from
dramatic writers, the London Mail" 60
/ ing so far as to call her the "Duse of the
English stage" She made her stellar debut
at the Garrick Theatre, New York, in the
vehicle which she is TO present here, and
was able TO remain there with gratifying
results for exactly 100 performances. leav-
ing only because of Mr.. Frohman's desire
to show her and her work In other cities
Miss Russell's acting as Catherine has been
enthusiastically praised. Notwithstanding
| that the part is not a stellar one in the
! ordinary understanding of the term. In
! deed, the play abounds in character stud
les OF equal Importance. and for this rea-
| son an extraordinary company Is said tc
have been engaged for the support. In thi.
| organization are: Elsie De Wolfe, Mrs
Sara Cowell-Le Moyne, Clara Blcodgood
Millie James. Frank Worthing Vncen
Serrano. w. J. lie Moyne, J. G. Saville
| Robert Hickman. and others.
The sale Of seats for the engagement
opened on last Thursday and has pro
gressed in manner most satisfying to al
concerned. Indeed, it is expected that. al
things considered. Miss Russell will pla!
to business that will establish a record no
far behind that left the National by Maud,
| Adams.
The times., 1899-02-19

THE Geisha" is too well known here to
need description in 4 lengthy synopsis.
Its story concerns the frolics of a number
OF young English naval officers with a
ronping group Of japanese geishas. In
the spirit Of fun an English girl DISCUSSES
herself as a tea maiden and Is sold at
auction to a native noblemau. The COM
pllcations that ensue lead the characters
involved through a series OF adventures
and misadyentures of q seriously engag-
Ing and captivating kind. The piece Is a
latter-day comic love tale told under the
tea blossoms of far-away Japan.
The Circus Girl" briefly told, consists
of tumble OF Wit. beauty, and music
coupled with rich and reckless youth
who wins a romantic miss by posing as
an aerial performer. an Englishman of IT,
tie, an erratic French Viscount. lovesick
but pugnacious little waiter, and the
charming heroine herself. Fifty people
are said TO take part In the production,
the principal parts Of which are in the
hands OF well known fayorites- II is prom
Used that both pieces VIII be given with
all the rich and costly scenery, costumes
and effects which characterize the Daiy
presentations. In the organization to ap-
pear are included Charles DANNY, Thomas
Ricketts,. W. II. Tredenick. Bert C. Thayer
Albert A. Parr. Arthur Stanford. William
Ellwanger. Frank Night. Taylor Williams
W. l.. Romano Helen Royton. Minnie Ash
ley, Maud Bliss. Claudia Petite, Jennie
The times., 1899-02-19

meets. Think of the worry in finding .
man who in the least resembles The Lit
tie Corporal and who will endure the or
deal of going through all the physical
changes incident to an existence OF twenty
or more years. In the beginning Napol-
con should be a small spare man and
should gradually grow more rotund as the
piece advances. We will give the work
magnificent presentation and | will await
with interest the verdict OF you Washing
ton critics upon it.
II notice that you DO not like A Lady OF
Quality as dramatic effort. and / agree
with YOU. No one can imagine the terri
bly, hard work have to do in order to hold
the attention of audiences after the killing
OF OXon. Keeping UP that scene is a terri
bic trial on ones nerves. and probably few
people realize how much OF the acts
strength is due to the star.
At this time luncheon was announced
and the interviewer excused himself. Prob
ably no woman ever seemed less like an
actress off the stage than does Miss Ar
thur She resembles a good-looking.
swcet-dispostioned school teacher more
than a genius OF the highest rank.
The times., 1899-02-19
Iafuyette-E. IL. Sothern.

Lavish stage settings, with costumes and
accessories such as have seldom been seen
in Washington, are promised of the two
productions which E. H. Sothern is to
provide this week at the Lafayette Square
Opera House a cast of forty people is also
mentioned in connection with the engage
ment, among the players named being
Katherine Florence, Edith Crane, Morton
Selton. Rowland Blackstone, Daniel Jar
rett Marshall Stedman, Roydon Erlynne,
G. r. Bryant, John ]. Collins, Norman
Parr Rebecca Warren, Kate Pattson-
Selton and many others. These announce
ments together with those of the vehicles
in which the star will appear should be
instrumental in drawing even bigger au-
diences than Mr.. Sothern usually attracts
when in this city.
For the first four nights of his local
stay the romantic actor will be seen in
Henry Hamilton's The Kings Musketeer.
version of Dumas great novel. The
Three Musketeers.' The work is said to
be marvellous one-full of dash and vigor,
of striking episodes and brilliant situa-
tions which arrest and hold the attention
by their viyidness. Its story contains a
heart interest and heroic realness that
are supposed TO affect the breath and the
pulse of the auditor most strangely. while
the convincing force of the lines and the
endless opportunities provided argue
strongly for the enjoyment of those who
see the presentation.
In the role of Raoul D'Artagnan, Mr..
Sothern is forced to combat ideals and
memories grounded and founded by long
line of distinguished predecessors. Men
like Fechter. Sheridan. Thorne, and the
younger Salyini have made the part famous
from generation TO generation. and have
left "reminiscences that would discourage
less daring adventurer than this aspir-
ant for their honors. The stars boldness
seems to have been rooted in a realiza-
tion of ability, however. for it is said
that his picture of the pugnacious young
Gascon is full of movement and color and
| intelligence.
On Friday and Saturday evenings and at
the Saturday matinee the actor ill stage
/ his production of Grace Livinf. ston Fur
Mss and Abby Sage Richardson's Lyceum
Theatre success, a Colonial Girl" The
/ play deals patriotically and Interestingly
with the Revolutionary period and is said
to relate a love story both unique and
pleasing. Mr. Sothern's reputation as a
sham lover is well grounded and in the
role OF Godfrey in this effort he is given
every chance TO renew the favor he has
won in that way. The sale of seats for
the engagement began last Thursday and
! has been progressing rapidly and salts
/ factoFily
The times., 1899-02-19

The blizzard Of Monday created havoc
in local theatricals and the result was
widespread confusion throughout the week.
Managers did not know in the morning
whether their houses would be. open at
night, members of companies were uncer-
tain as to the geographic position of their
stars, and even the most persistent of the
amusement-loving were only sure of the
warmth and comfort TO be obtained at
ones .'own fireside." Instead of general
change in bills on the evening customarily
selected for that purpose, some Of the
theatres were not able TO give perform
ances until "Wednesday. and suffered finan-
cial loss accordingly. Despite the fact that
these difficulties were COUPLED with the eX-
ceeding ones TO be found in meteorological
conditions. business was generally good
and many Of the attractions here succeed
ed in scoring notably high averages. Julia
Arthur opened on schedule time at the
National 10 about sixty people, but the
storms cessation on the following night
increased that number TO about sixteen
hundred-a standard that was well main
tanned through the engagement. The vau-
deville bill at the Grand, In Old Ken
tuclSy'' at the Academy. and Fred Riders
Moulin Rouge company al kernan's all
drew small gatherings on Monday. but re-
ceiyed a fair need of patronage afterward
The Bijou followed suit on Tuesday after
noon. and the twenty minute people
there employed faced two excellent houses
during the day. On the following evening
Ward and Vokes, who had been snowbound
in Richmond. began their season in The
Governors to a rather large audience at
the Columbia. and John Drew commenced
his term at the Lafayette by presenting
The Liars at a matinee Both houses
were well filled nightly With the National
and the Lafayette leading from mercen-
airy point of view, the record of business
was well kept up despite the interference
OF the weather
The fates willing. Washington IS to have
quite number of notable engagements
this week In the first place. the erst-
while rural Annie Russell is 10 bring her
New York and Boston success. Lavedan 5
Catherine" 10 the National Theatre for
a period. and in the second f. II. Sothern
is 10 make tomorrow night memorable by
presenting Henry Hanlil;on's version of
Dumas The Three NUsketeers, called
The Kings Musketeer' at Manager
Painters uptown house. Mr. Sothern will
follow this Offering on Friday with that
of another play new TO the Capital-''A
Colonial Girl" At the Columbia a cast OF
unknown makeup. but repured strength
presents The Geisha' for the first three
DAYS OF its booking and The Circus Cir"
during the time remaining. The Grand
will be dark for space. the auditorium
having been rented for a woman's con-
vention. and the management OF the Acad-
eny introduce 4 new organization in Hoyt 5
brilliant satire "A Texas Steer Then
The Gay Masqueraders'' viii frolic blithe-
somely at Kernan's- and vaudeville bill
will be given at the Bijou. where the usuai
concert occurs tonight Every theatre in
town is TO celebrate VGshngton's birthday
BY the giving Of Q special matinee.
The times., 1899-02-19
COMING EVENTS.

During the coming week the Grand
Opera House will be turned over to con-
vention OF women who had arranged for
its rental before Managers Burke &
Chase assumed control there. An excel
lent bill has been booked for the six days
following. however. and the attendance
should be even larger then than it has
been. On the programme arranged ap
pear the names of John C. Rice and Sallie
Cohen. a sketch team OF exceeding merit;
the Kleist Brothers. musicians OF more
than ordinary talent; RAMA and Arno.
comedy acrobats; Florence Henri King,
who will then make her debut in yaude-
vile as a vioIiniste: the Randelles. dane
ers: Louis NJ. Grant, whistling solost;
Charlie Case, monologuist. and the Angela
Sisters.
Direct from its long and profitable run
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. New York,
comes Augustin Daly's tuneful The Run
away Girl" which will open q week from
tomorrow night at the Lafayette Square
Opera House. This clever little piece is
staged with all the lavishness invariably
notable in Daily productions and is acted
by an irreproachable cast. The sale OF
seats opens Thursday.
Another premiere OF note is promised
Washington for next week. when Digby
Bell will produce for the first time on any
stage his new comedy. Joe Hurst-Gen-
tie man. The play is from the pen OF
Frances Hodgson Burnett. and the presen-
tation will occur at the Columbia Theatre.
Mr. Bell has long since established himself
as an actor of merit. and great things may
be expected from him in the new vehicle.
TIE star engagement OF the Academy's
Season viii ~ played next week when that
ster. il & aud capital actor. Thomas f. Shea.
comes 10 ;i-o ieItntown house. Mr.. Shea
/, is one OF the few performers whose work
has lain almost exclusively in melodramatic
fields and yet whose ability and intel!i-
gcnce have enabled him to preserve the
The times., 1899-02-19
CHATS WITH THE PLAYERS.

The class of work done last week by Isa-
bel Irving-a class much more serious
than anything she has ever attempted be
fore-recalls conversation which the
player had some little time ago with a rep
resentative of The Times. "One Summer
Day had Just been produced. and the con-
versation turned naturally to the style OF
vehicle that John Drew had been present
ing since making his stellar debut. From
that point into Miss Irving's preferences
was not far. and the charming little wom-
IN was soon saying: Il really cant tell
whether | had rather act In the artificial
drama OF the last three centuries or in the
usual comedy of modern comeliness. Not
being able to see myself as others see me.
cannot determine whether / look better
in patches and white wig or with braided
hair and rouged cheeks-and. you know.
appearance is a great thing with our sex.
Serious labor is by far my preference.
The times., 1899-02-19
Halls nf.the AncI.n,s.

Although only two weeks have elapsed
since the Halls of the Ancients was first
opened to the public, the enterprise has al
ready attracted widespread attention. The
curious-looking building 1872, 1874, 1916
and 1913 New York Avenue is the observ-
ed of all observers and many of those who
see the outside afterward pass in. Those
who go through the halls range in class
from the man of science to the mere
amusement seeker, but all alike are inter
ested and entertained by the exhibition.
Little doubt exists but that the venture
will be successful.
The times., 1899-02-19
CoIumbia-"The G-i>ha'' and "The
Circu, Girl"

Lovers of melody and mirlh are promis-
ed a treat this week when two Of Augustin
Days most successful musical comedies
come to the Columbia Theatre. For the
first three nights Of the engagement and at
the special matinee on Washington's birth
day The Geisha," one o; the greatest Of
operate triumphs, Will b. done with Helen
Roytou as o Mimosa san. and Minnie
Ashley Us NolIie SeaHo:e.- Beginning with
and after Thursday night this Offering
Will give way to The Circus Girl the
merriest and brightest Of pieces and one
in which the best members Of the visiting
company are TO be seen
The times., 1899-02-19
The Mutoscope.

One of the novelties which the man
ayers of the Mutoscope are using for local
advertising is a machine of their own con-
struction which is continuously operated
by electricity. This they have placed In
the show window of the "Parlors," 12il
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, with the slit suffi-
ciently near the glass for passers-by to
observe what is going on inside the appa-
ratus AS a result there are crowds out
side of the place all day and not few OF
those thus attracted drop in.
The times., 1899-02-19

The usual concert will be given this eve
ming at the Bijou Theatre. Nearly all the
people seen last week will be in the bill,
with several others who were TO have
made their first appearances here tomor-
row. Three local celebrities will also have
places on the programme, which will be
long one and should prove most enjoyable.
The times., 1899-02-19

retained in the hands of competent com
pany after its first season. it is claimed
that the organization at present being seen
in Mr. Hoyt's farce has never been sur
passed. Special scenery is carried for the
Offering and the play will probably be done
in the best possible manner.
* Kcrnan's-'.The Gay MnsGucraders."
The most advertised feature of the per-
formance to be given this week at ker-
mans by THE Gas Masqueraders" is fur
nished in the Cineograph pictures of the
Sharkey-McCoy fight. Every blow struck
during the ten rounds to which the combat
was confined is shown by this apparatus.
In addition to the reproduction mentioned.
two clever burlesques, "McNulty and the
Model and Columbia Forever" are to
be offered by what is described as an ex-
cellent cast, while between these is given
an olio in which appear the Kisners.
French equilibrists, who have never before
been seen in this country outside of Roster
G. BiaIs; Brown and Camille; Bud Snyder.
trick 'cyclist the Clark Sisters; THE
California Four" the Everett Sisters;
Marie de Rossett; McCale and Daniels;
Cook and Mais, and the Murphys.
The times., 1899-02-19
BiiOu-NnudcNiIIc.

Lovers of twenty minute" entertain
ment will find choice bill awaiting their
inspection this week at the Bijou If Man
ager Grieves' calculations turn out as he
expects they will. A sufficient number of
clever people to provide the most interest
ing sort of an entertainment has been en-
gagged and the rlsult should be most pleas
ing. The headliner selected is no less a
parsonage than The Great Lafayette,
whose new imitation of John Philip Sousa
is said to be one of the best things he
has ever done. Others whose names ap-
pear on the programme are Joseph Stin-
son and Anna Morton, sketch team;
Francis Hartley and Andy Amman. sing
ing comedians; Smith and Campbell dua-
loguists; Banks Winter and Little Mona.
noveltyists; the Five Whirlwinds, and the
Bijou Burlesque Company.
The times., 1899-02-19
.yrilby.'

Manager Lincoln is responsible for the
following letter: "'Trilby' is to have an
other last week in Washington and
this has been selected as the time
to have it. We would have quit
town nearly a month ago, but the
demand for admittance to the ex-
hibition rooms was overpowering. and Sc
we were persuaded to stay for the public
good. Then there is still some chance OF
having another blizzard and 'Trilby' is not
clad warmly enough to risk privations on
the road" The picture may still be seen
at 1909 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The times., 1899-02-19

one. They interfere with the wholesome
ness and simplicity of the most enjoyable
works. No more part OF the English
gentry than of the American gentleman.
they appeal only to those who would like
to be admitted to an inner social circle
and who imagine from ineXperience that
that is what it is like. Trifing faults that
they are these fopperies-some OF them
Mr. Drew's and some Mr.. Jones'-giye
The Liars the one touch of inferiority
it shows in comparison with THE Med
der" Pity that "a straightforward actor
like Nat Goodwin could not have had the
play,
A clever admirer of Julia Marlowe and
of her Rosalind has sent to The Times the
following notable composition:
spirit OF the woods of Already;
creature born OF sunlight fire and dew
To lovers tcndercst fancy true;
wandering strain of witdhing melody.
q, Rosalind of Arden, twas 10 the
The Prince of Poets gave his homage true,
And unto thy most charming stature grew
His thought OF all things sweet and maidenly.
As young Orlando rhymed his Rosalind
On every tree, when once by Cupid's art
Her soul he read, truly mayest thou find
In Portia, Just Imogcne, some part
OF that bright image OF the Poets mind.
Whose stature was the measure of his heart.
And heaven kindly Wild that we should see
The Poets Rosalind in thee.
The lines have never been sent to Miss
Marlowe, but il that lady cares for sincere
admiration and appreciates good verse
some arrangement should be made by
which she could see them.
The coming of March brings a reminder
OF the fact that the uniuckiest day of that
month-the thirteenth-will see the COM
mencement in this city of what should
prove the most notable theatrical engage
ment ever played here. On that date
Richard Mansfield arrives with his pro-
duction of "Cyrano de Bergerac'-a pro-
duction that has occasioned more ia and
ever undertaken in this country. BY that
time the theatrical season in this South
ern cline will be nearing its end and Mr.
Mansfield's booking promises to close 1t II
a blaze of glory.
Besides its artistic significance the en-
| gagement of Mr.. Mansfield threatens Il
| break the financial record Of Washington
| just as it has established new standards
In Chicago and Cincinnati. Prices will b'
raised only nominally-trifingiy when i
| is considered that the great actor carries
| over 100 people with him and uses an un
| limited quantity of scenery. But MANSFIELD
| and "Cyrano de Bergerac" form the strong
| est attraction possible and so there can b'
| no doubt that the booking will yield prof
| its of surprising magnitude.
The times., 1899-02-19

fowler. Leona Ambrose, Ellie Rock, Josie
Dit, May Norton, Laura Tappan, and
others.