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The times., 1901-05-09
The Lafayette-"The Magistrate"

THE Magistrate one Of the best COM
edies of Arthur Wing Pinero. win be the
Offering of the Lafayette Square stock
company next week. The piece is sa-
tirical farce comedy and shows some Of
the extreme possibilities of blind justice.
A magistrate, anxious to escape for one
evening from tyranuical wife, permits
himself to be persuaded by a scapegrace
stepson to take supper at q hotel
The magistrates wife, anxious to see an
army friend of her former husband, goes
to the same hotel to implore the friend
not to mention her real age to her new
husband, she having misrepresented her
years for her second matrimonial ven
ture. Chance leads her, and her sister,
to take supper with the military friend in
a room next to that in which the magis-
trate and the stepson are dining. Affairs
come TO climax when the police raid the
hotel for keeping open after hours. The
magistrate and the stepson escape by
leaping through a window, but the wife,
the sister and the military man are ar
rested The next morning they are
brought up for trial in the magistrates
court and before he can realize what he
is doing they are sentenced to jail for
seven days without the option OF fine.
In the last scene the positions OF husband
and wife are reversed at home, she pass
ing Judgment and sentence upon him for
his outrageous conduct in court and at
the hotel The stepson who is the cause
Of all the trouble, is permitted to marry
his music teacher and leave the country.
The dialogue of the play IS said TO be en-
tertaining and every situation worth half
a dozen laughs.
The times., 1901-05-09

\ most attractive route to Mount Vernon is
via the electric trains Of the Washington Alex
andra and Mount Vernon Railway. The route
for almost the entire distance lies along The
Potomac, and there always beautiful views
from either side OF the trains. Many interesting
places are passed en- route and a competent
guide accompanies each train. Trains leave the
station Thirteen-and-a-half Street and Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, every hour from 10 a. III. to 3
p m. for Mount Vernon. and about every forty
five minutes for Alexandria and Arlington stop
over privileges are allowed az Alexandria where
Christ Church and many other historic places
are located. \ tourist car may be chartered.
The times., 1901-05-09
The Marine Band Concert.

The Marine Band Will render the following
programme at the Marine Barracks this after
noon at 5:3j:
March 1901 Bernard
Overture William Tell '...............R Rossini
Excerpts from .'FIorodora" a"............... Stuart
Clarinet solo-'Third Fantasia" ........ Haseneier
Mr.. Jacques Vanpoucke.
Waltz-''The Beautiful Blue Danube" ..... Strauss
Grand fantasia-"The Ealkyrie" ".......... Wagner
Caprice Hearts Message. ........... Santelmann
March-''When Reuben Comes to Town .....Levi
Slayonic Dance No S...........-..........D Dvorak
Patriotic hymn-''IIail Columbia ..........Fy FyIes
The times., 1901-05-09
COMPLETE THEIR WORK.
Adjournment of the Session O
Kings Daughters and Sons.

ana sons.
The District of Columbia Branch of the
international Order Of the Kings Daugh-
ters and Sons concluded its annual meet
ing at the Parish Hall of the Church of
the Epiphany last night. Miss J. V. Jew
ell, the branch secretary, presided.
Sixteen circles We're represented by dele
gates, besides a number of friends of the
Organization. The officers reports were
read and adopted, showing the organiza-
ton to be in flourishing condition. The
report Of Miss Emma Leech as chairman
of the Junior Republic and Miss Morris
for the Musical Mission Committee were
especially interesting and gratifying to
the assembly.
Mrs. Ham, of the Illinois State organi-
zation, and Mrs. Mason. of Baltimore,
addressed the meeting on the work In
their particular jurisdiction.
The reDsrt Of William J. French as
treasurer of the organization showed it
to be in a good financial condition. On
account of quorum not being present.
the election of officers for the ensuing
year was postponed until the next regular
meeting.
The times., 1901-05-09
Chnse,s-poIite Vaudeville.

Manager Chase promises to give Wash
ington a summer theatre next week in
which will be united all the advantages
of roof garden. summer palace, and
music hall, employing all the artifices
known to furnishers decorators, and
florists in the presentation of a warm
weather playhouse. a decided innoVa-
tion, and one that will doubtless be ap-
preciated, is the engagement of the Royal
Hungarian Gypsy Band, of New York
City, which viii furnish music prior to
the commencement of the regular per
1 formance, during the twenty-minute in
terrnission, and after the programme is
ended for an indefinite time.
The vaudeville programme will be of as
high character as ever given by Man
ager Chase and will contain number of
novelties never before seen here. Rip
Van Winkle as condensed into three
scenes and employing the biograph in a
unique way dramatically, will be pre-
sented by George Ober. legitimate actor
| of sterling worth, assisted by Adelaide
Ober and a company of three. The prin-
cipal incidents OF Irvings story and
JefferSon's play are given, and Rip s en-
| counter with the dwarfs in the Catsktlls
and his long sleep are pictured by the BIZ
ograph. The company carries its own
special scenery and effects. The second
feature viii be Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and
company in the fanciful sketch, "A Peep
at Mars" Al Shean and Charles L. War
ren viii present their travesty Quo
Nadis Upside Down.. which is said to
contain twenty minutes of continuous
fun. George w. Day will entertain with
wit humor, and song. and c. w. Little
field, the mimetic comedian. will furnish
an agreeable number. The Dancing Daw-
sons, assisted by Baby Mae Dawson, will
give a terpsichorean speciality, and the
biograph will exhibit new motion pictures
The times., 1901-05-09
PIans of Major pruden.

IT was stated yesterday that Major O.
l. Pruden, Assistant Secretary TO the
President. who has received a commission
al paymaster I'm The United States Army
viii. at the request Of Mr. Mckinley. re-
tain his position at the White House
until the Presidents term expires
The times., 1901-05-09
CLASSIFICATION OF ARTICLES.
Instructions From the Treasury De
nnrtmenf rs TO DuIicS.

o. L. Spaulding, the Assistant Secre.
tary Of the Treasury, yesterday instructed
the Collector of Customs at New York tC
classify completed articles composed OF
fax, such as doilies, towels, sheets and
pillow cases. weighing less than four and
one-half ounces per square yard. and con-
tanning more than 100 threads per square
inch. as properly dutiable at the rate OF
IS per cent al valorem.
The Assistant Secretary also directed
the Collector of Customs at New York to
disregard the decision of the Board of
General Appraisers of March 26 last in
SO lar as II Iays down rule for the
as doiles. towels, etc. Entries liuuidated
since March g last, at a different rate,
directed Mr. Spaulding. should be reliqui-
dated and duties assessed under para
graph al.
The times., 1901-05-09
InporIed Printed Cambria,

These we show in both light and dark
grounds. They are Of the Soft-f1nished
variety and are superb qualities. All up
tO-date Fouard effects and include dOts,
stripes and floral designs; also black
printings on white grounds. these are reg
pIar $5e values. Building Sale 25c
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Sizes IA, 10 and Is.
$3.50 Each.

Misses EtOn Suits, camels hair
cheviot, in navy and royal blue,
brown, tan, and dark red; jacket
trimmed with bands of stitched
black taffeta and small fancy but
tons; skirt with graduated circu-
Iap HOUDcp
The times., 1901-05-09

Among the Washingtonians sailing on
tie American Line steamship NoordIand
from Philadelphia for Liverpool Saturday
next are: Mrs Alexander Britton. Miss
Catherine Britton. Miss Margaret Britton,
Miss N. Pettitt, Miss K. A Reed. Miss
Nancy Lisle. Mrs. Samuel Thomas, Mrs
L. II. Olmsted Miss Grace Clarke, Miss
Helen .. Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs Henry
A. Curtis, and Mr. S. Carroll Ford
The times., 1901-05-09
Best Irish Printed 0imitleS,

These Dimities are OF our own direct
Importation; therefore YOU can expect
styles above the commonplace; every new
pattern in the vast variety; colors fast.
This is a regular 25c grade, but the 10C
Building Sale Price will be, per yd...
The times., 1901-05-09

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Gilfry and the
Misses Gilfry sailed for Europe yesterday
on the St. PsuL IN Paris they viii join
Mrs Gilfry's brother. Senator Clark of
Montana, and afterward spend the sum
mer in Continental travel. Mr. Gilfry viii
return 10 this country next November
but Mrs. Gilfry and her daughters will
pass next winter in the south Of France.
The times., 1901-05-09
ImDoTied FOuIaTdette,

These exquisite Foulardettes in appear
ance resemble the most costly Foulard
Silks. Figures are of the newest PRINT
ings Both light and dark grounds in the
assortment Warranted to wash and re-
tain silky lustre; these are 3Ii.c zoe
values Building Sale Price. yard. 4
The times., 1901-05-09

DR.. and Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage will
go to New York for a few days next
Friday, and on Sunday the former will
preach in New Brunswick. They leave
this city for their home at East Hampton,
Long lsland, the last of May.
The times., 1901-05-09
HOODS S S0rsQpGrilio
Peculiar to Itself

Bad Feelings in spring.-'Tn the
spring was feeling very badly NY blood
was very poor. l began taking Hoods
Safsaparilla. 1t did me much good. /
think it IS wonderful spring medicine
and recommend it to all sick and suffer
ing Ethel L. Bean. Eaton Centre, n. II.
The times., 1901-05-09

Miss Maud Wetmore is in Newport with
her aunt, Mrs. Royal Phelps Carroll The
Senator and Mrs. Wetmore will open their
villa there next week.
The times., 1901-05-09
Pretty Cotton POngee.

These exquisite Pongees are very de-
sirable. They are very scarce. too. Look
like fine FoulaTd silks; wash well and are
here in both light and dark grounds; reg
ular price is &c yard. Building Sale 1EC
Price is yard ...................... =
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs. Keech and Mrs. LyelI, of Capitol
Hlii, VIII leave this month for Europe to
spend the summer travelling abroad.
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs. Flora c. Dyer's eighteenth annual
May ball VIII be given at the National
Rifles Hall Friday evening, May II.
The times., 1901-05-09

The Misses Grace and Helen Myers left
for Lake View, n. Y, last Tuesday. Miss
Myers viii follow in a few days.
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs. Dewey has practically recovered
from her recent illness.
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs. Hanna and her daughters have
gone 10 their summer home near Cleve-
land
The times., 1901-05-09
Sizes IA, 10 and Is.
$3.50 Each.

Girls Linen Blouse Suits. red and blue;
broad sailor collar. stitched; white shield
and tie: full skirt-a very excellent gar
ment for summer outing, being cool and
durable; sizes ( to L.
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs Crosby and her daughter, Miss
Jean Crosby, will sail for France about
the 1st of June.
The times., 1901-05-09

1t is said that Gen Wesley Merritt. re-
tired, L. S a. is looking for suitable
permanent residence in this city.
The times., 1901-05-09

Mrs. Theodore Bingham returned last
Tuesday from a visit of a few weeks to
Wooisbury, Pa. Colonel and Mrs. Bng-
ham will open their cottage in Nova
Scotia early in June.
The times., 1901-05-09
$3.50 each.

Misses Separate Wash Skirts Of Cham
bray: pink and blue. trimmed with bands
Of white braid-2S to So inches long.
S1.25 each.
The times., 1901-05-09

Solicitor General and Mrs Richards
will occupy their summer home in DuX-
bury, Pa, about the middle of June.
The times., 1901-05-09

Misses Crash Separate Skirts five gor-
ed: decided flare at bottoms TO So inches
long
95C each.
The times., 1901-05-09

Misses Pink and Blue Chambray Skirts:
circular flounce. trimmed with narrow
bias folds of whites TO 36 inches long.
$3.50 each.
The times., 1901-05-09

Sick and nervous headaches promptly cured
by Royal Headache Tablets. I0c. package
The times., 1901-05-09

Girls Percale Sailor Suits: white duck
collars and shields; fun skirt with broad
hem-many dainty patterns; sizes TO Il.
S1.00 each.
The times., 1901-05-09

Commander and Mrs. COwles will go to
their Connecticut home in the early part
of June
The times., 1901-05-09
LANS BuRGH e. BRO.
Building Sala Of
Figured Wash Goods,
Rosebud DimitieS,
Dotted SWisSeS,

These are made I'm this country. But
look. wear, and wash as well the for
eign goods. They come in light grounds.
with dots. stripes. and figures. also black
and white effects. These are 1Sc values.
Building Sale Price is only 10IC
yard ....................-. ............... AO2 2
The times., 1901-05-09

Misses FercaIe Wrappers. Hubbard
style. dainty patterns; pink and blue;
sizes 10, u, and H.
The times., 1901-05-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Dinner Guests Entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Hackett.

Arrivals and Departures of Some
WelI-knoyyn PeopIe-CeneraI Mer-
ritt May MaIze This City His Home
Mrs. Dewey Now COnvaIesccnt.
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Hackett entertained at a dinner
OF twelve covers last night, their guests
being the Japanese Minister and Nine.
Takahira. the Assistant Secretary of
War and Mrs. Sanger, Admiral Dewey,
Mrs Esserstyn, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Farquhar, and Commander and Mrs.
Cowles. Wild cherry blossoms and
branches of Towering dogwood covered
the mantels and window recesses, while
on the table was a profusion of sweet
peas. The host and hostess will leave
shortly for a visit TO the Norfolk Navy
Yard. They will be present at the open
ing of the Newport War College June I,
and at the commencement of the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, where Assistant
Secretary Hackett will deliver the diplo-
mas. After this Mrs. Hackett viii spend
a few days at Newport before joining her
husband and going to their summer home
in Newcastle. n. j.
The times., 1901-05-09

NJ. Cambon, the French Ambassador,
on Thursday of next week will be the
guest of the University of Chicago and
the Alliance Francaise. He will deliver
an address at the university and will be
rendered a BANQUET at the Union League
Club in the evening.
The times., 1901-05-09
Boys New Double
breasted Wool Suits,

In a variety of neat and pretty
mixtures; excellent quality of
cloth; pants double in seat and
knees; cut, made and finished in
a most thorough manner. A
splendid suit for immediate wear.
We offer them at a very low price.
The times., 1901-05-09
BOYS
CLOTHING.

n most satisfying assortment
for the older as well as the
younger boys. The correct styles
for dress as we'll as the more
practical sorts for everyday wear.
The times., 1901-05-09

1Jc each.
Third floor.
The times., 1901-05-09
S3.75 Each.
Value, $500.

A handsome line Of Serge Sailor Blouse
Suits-best quality of serge: strictly all
wool and fast color; beautifully trimmed
and braided in royal blue. navy blue and
other colored braids: cut extra full; sizes
3 to y. Special value
The times., 1901-05-09
$3.50 Each.
Regular Value, $500.

Fancy Cheviot and Navy Blue Serge
Double-breasted Suits. fine ali-wOoI goods;
we'll made; sewed with silk-pants made
double in seat and knees; sizes TO Is.
The times., 1901-05-09

S1.25 each.
The times., 1901-05-09

We offer several exceptional
values, as follows:
The times., 1901-05-09
$500 Each.
Value. $500.

Have received a new lot Of pretty little
Russian Blouse Suits in navy blue, gar
net, and brown serges; beautifully trim
med with twelve rows OF white s0utachs
braid-very popular and very stylish for
little fellows; sizes to Is.
The times., 1901-05-09

sou each.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

Hale looked at her steadily as he
kneeled beside the package. His race
was haggard and drawn.
Suddenly he seized Donald's wrist
and dragged him down, so that, stlll
kneeiing. he could whisper in the oth-
ers ear.
81 love herr" he said. Il always have,
ever since | first saw her. And she
loves YOU. Now, is there any doubt
which one of US can best afford to take
this chance: She won't 90 without
YOU, and she mustn't stay. Listen!
This internal thing is ticking again.
The clockwork that was somehow IN
terrupted in the office has begun to 60
aud Won know what that means. Get
AWAY, Get away, and take her with
you
Lafarge Strengthened up.
"Grace." said he, DIR. Hale has just
told me something which makes it alb
solutely necessary that you should
leave this room and that | should
stay"
He stepped up to her and took her
hand.
"Tf YOU love me-" he said, go
az do. | do" she sobbed, clinging to
him. That's why l can't leave you /
want TO run-I'm frightened to death
but I'd rather stay with you. Oh, can't
YOU throw this terrible thing out OF the
window
Listen said Lafarge.
There was moment Of silence, IL
which the sound of childrens voices
rose from the court beneath the WIN
dow. The voices ceased, and the TICK
ing of the Internal mechanism seemed
as loud as drum.
Suddenly the measured clicking be
came a whir. Hale crouched down
nlacing his body directly over the box
between it and his friends. Latarg'
pushed the almost fainting girl TOWARD
tbe door. shielding her behind himself.
And then strange sound rose iron
the box-a queer, cracked melody Ia
miliar and trivial.
"Oh. | don't know; you're not s.
warmr' it sang in weird, uncahh.
key.
Hale faced about, his dark VisaG
singularly pallid. yet for some strang
reason looking almost handsome. Ill
eve met Lafarge's in single glance
Then he wrenched the wrapper oil IN
box. which the next instant he ours
open with blow of his clinehed ilSt'
Wheels and springs flew out ana sea-
tered over the floor. In the MIDST Q
them was a large white card. Hal
picked it up and glanced at the Wrltih
which it bore.
our friend, the district attorney a
WAYS was a practical joker said IL
"but | don't believe he ever succeeoe
auite so well before. He wishes you
merry Christmas, Lafarge.
"If had him herer' said the chemis
between his teeth.
The next moment Grace was laugl
l ing and crying in his arms, while Han
upon one knee. in the attitude OF Oh
who has been almost felled by bloN
looked ND ut them. He seemed to e.
: perience a difficulty in getting to
feet. but once erect he stood sturdlly.
: ION second thought, Lafarge,' saI
-. he. would you really do him an
barmg His agreeable jest has show
L Won what you wished to see. When
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20

and those other humorists that consort
with him were fixing up this ~ cent
music box and its clockwork attach
ments, they had no idea what strange
measures we should tread to the tune
of it. | fancy that this is your best
Christmas present and more than
fair exchange for the pretty instrument
| smashed in the laboratory"
"I'll tell you what this absurd joke
has done" said Lafarge earnestly. 1t
has revealed you to NE as brave and
splendid fellow, Jim
ION. wasn't he brave" exclaimed the
girl. "Why. he thought only of us. lie
positively smiled in that last second
before the horid box began to play n
tune-in that second when he must
have expected TO he blown up in the
very next one. Why, he Rugged the
thing to his heart
There are worse things than dyna-
mite for a mans heart said Hale,
and he may smile at them If he pos
sesses the necessary resolution
He advanced toward them, extend
ing hand to each. and there was a
smile upon his strong and rugged face.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1901-12-20
Vaughan & Burnett
Hooker Block.

fine fur; but there were Indications.
that he had not very much on beneath
It.
"Well. upon my wordr' he exclaimed.
~ think Donald has a good nerve. lie
says he wants to soak an Internal ma
chine in my bathtub, and was just GO
ing to get into it myself. say we
better not stay here"
Meanwhile Hale had tried the door,
expecting to find it locked, for he had
heard Lafarge turn the key behind
Jack. The bolt of the lock had not
caught. Hale entered the room, ana
Grace got in after him, despite his Ell
forts to keep her out. Once in, she
closed the door and locked it securely.
"keep the children away" she called
to Jack through the door. But don
tell what has happened
1t was a large and elegantly appoint
ed chamber with windows opening on
a broad court at the rear Of the build
inc. In an alcove to the left stood a
great porcelain tub. half full Of water
and beside ii stood Lafarge, with Il par
eel done up in brown paper in his hand'
On the floor was the big bundle, open.
81 hope you've got the right one TINS
time" said Hale.
"No doubt Of that" replied latarge'
OFFS the one with no name on it. Grace
will you please go away:
As he spoke he stopped down to in-
merse the box in the tub.
"Wait-wait, Lafarge, till | can GET
her out of herew exclaimed Hale. III
thet's one of those sulphuric acid ma
chimes. it may go of when 1t fonche>
the water
His words came too late Inc Don
was already under the surface l."
FARCE somewhat pale, looked around IL
them. while he gently moved the Doh
back and forth in the water
u guess it's all right he sad Il
Inst, withdrawing it and taking off tn
wrapper. It's cigar box. mat
what they commonly use. l don't SCI
any trick about the cover putting
Info under it gingerly. There! III
omen. Why, upon my soul! nat
this? The COMPOUNDED thing is fuil o
CIGARS
He lifted some of them, soaked AM
!, sodden. Hale stepped quickly forward
1 'The very Old Nick himself Is IN thi
thingv' he cried. I'VE haven't got
vet. That is my box OF clSars-nl
christmas present to you" -,
He turned and pounced upon the pr
of packages that lay beside him. I'M
time there was no mistake. His nan
was upon the one that Wallace ma
{ brought. Kneeling beside it, he wave
{ Lafarge back.
l. In the midst of all these absurd
:. +ias " he said. we must not forget IN
e raaI danger. Donald. l believe in IN
o beart-something seems to tell me
e that there is death in this little Do
d LET me face it alone. Please, Donald
beg of your
n 4 can't" said Lafarge. my sol
o won't let me. Grace
IT He pointed to the door, but the gu
vould not obey. She stood wrlngln
], ber hands. Her face was perfeetl
d white, but its expression was resoiu'
10 and in strange contrast with her a
2. titude of abject terror.
1t 81 will not go while you stay here
Is che said. looking at Donald. II wal
If 20 ba with YOU. whatever happens.