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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Manager herman will not only keep open
house for the strangers next week, giving
matinee. evening. and midnight perfor-
mances. but will present in A1iaco's City
Club an organization which patrons of
burlesque from all the principal cities will
recognize. The company was engaged for
next week because II is as well known as
any leg,llng burlesque show. II not better.
and because during its entire existence OF
twelve years it has never failed to give
satisfaction.
This season especially 1t appears to have
scored a greater success than ever and is
replete with new features that have
pleased elsewhere. Much is promised In
the first part and the burlesque in the
shape of stage settings and electrical eff
fects Miss Fanny Everett is still fea-
ture. The speciality artists include Ed
Bixley and F1ossie Hughes Dolph and Su-
SIZE Levine. Charland and La Pearl, Cole
and he Lose, Whitman and Davis, aud
ThgD
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
COMING TO THE THEATRES
The columhia-The Rogers Brothcrr.

The Coiumbia-The Rogers Brothers.
The popular Rogers Brothers will greet
their local friends at the Columbia Thea
tire during Inauguration week. in their
latest success. THE Rogers Brothers in
Central Park" This musical comedy Is
the work of John ]. McNally, who con-
trived the other scenes of merry making
in which the Rogers Brothers found sue
cess.
There are no greater favorites before
the public than these German comedians.
They are singularly funny and have a
style that separates them from all others.
Their parodies of popular songs and rapid
fire of small talk. upsettng the natural
order of things. and rafting dances form
in themselves items enough of amusing
interest to build up an evenings enter
tatnment, but the good things of Rogers
Brothers show do not stop at what is
said and done by tie two leaders, for
they are always surrounded by com
pany of admirable specially performers.
Among these in their new piece are lSa-
dore Rush, Grace Freeman. Louise Royce,
Jeanette Bageard, Emma Francis, Edith
st. Clair. VIII II. West, Lee Harrison.
Johnny Page and Arthur Gibson. These
names indicate Il varied ana spirited per-
Torrance. There is also a chorus of fifty
which has been effectively drilled by Fen
Teal, stage director for Klaw e t.rlanger.
The production is important and snowy.
The sale of seats starts this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
cha.e's New Gr.nd-ynudeviI1e.

Manager Chase comes to the fore with
the announcement that in many ways
next weeks quota of new dramatic offer
ings and diverting vaudeville features
will very likely prove most acceptable to
immense liking evinced for it last sea-
son, is the American biz graph motion
picture machine. which, commencing on
Monday next. will contribute to the high
merit of the bill each week. The pictures
VIII remain so long as the public demand
warrants and, therefore. IL may be con-
cluded that they will be or view the bal
ance of the season. Heading next weeks
programme is Etienne Girardot, the light
comedian who first won fame In the
principal part In Charles Aunt, which
he duplicated early this season in Mann
selle Awkins. Mr. Glrardots company
numbers five competent players, and
they Will present the new comedy. a
Came of Cards. Another strong feature
furnished by WEIGH. Francis and COM
pany, quintette of pleasing actors VINO
have farce comedy sketch of huge
laugh-maklng proportions WalZ and
Ardell, another pair OF newcomers, will
offer a refined speciality of operate sing
ing, in which piano forms conspicuous
part in producing unlimited comic effect.
Lolita Gladstone. the quaint country
girl" well established as favorite here.
will introduce her new representations
of ludicrous characters. AT a Husktng
Bee" Louise Cunning, the singer of
Scotch songs, will also make her reappear-
ance Evans and White, the black-face
should prove to be "A pleasing connection
of nonsense, and La Petite Mignon.
,;:venile revelation of mimetic ability.
WIFI be heard for the first time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
THE PETITION REFUSED.
Justice Coles Decision ia the
UtermehIe VIII Case.

Justice Cole refused to grant the petl-
ton Of Charles ID. Utcrmehle. asking that
a collector be appointed by the court for
the personal estate Of Mrs. Rose NJ Taylor.
He. however, passed an order requiring
her husband, DR. 5. 81. Taylor. to file
an inventory OF the property and TO give
a proper bond TO protect Utermehle in
any claim he may have against the es-
tate At the hearing Utermehle was rep
resented by Attorneys X. Ross Perry and
Wilton J. Lambert. and DIR. Taylor by
Messrs. Worthington. Head, and Frailey.
Mr.. Uteunehlo is q grandson Of the late
George w. Utermehlc. the father of Mrs.
Taylor. IT was explained to the court
that the viii OF the late George w. Utter
mche Is now being contested by his
grandson in the probate branch of the
Supreme Court of the District.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
EVOLUTION OF CRIMINAL LAW.
An Interesting Lecture Delivered by
the Hon d. n. Watson

An address was delivered last night be-
fore the Columbian School of Law and
Diplomacy. by the Hon. David X. Wat
son, of Columbus, Ohio, on the history
and evolution Of criminal Legislation in
the United States.
This was one of the series of special lee
lures for the benefit Of the members of
all the classes OF the school and was
largely attended. Mr.. Watson Is mem
her OF the commission to revise and cod
ify the criminal and penal laws Of the
United States. and IL an authority on the
statutory law relating y crimes and Of
fences. During his lecture, Mr.. Watson
tra .ed the evolution of criminal laws
from their inception shortly after the
signing OF the Constitution In 1879 show
ing the meagreness of the statutes in the
early history OF the country, and quoted
literally from Mr.. Justice Story, to whom
he gave credit for the material improve
ments in the laws in the first quarter Of
the century. The speaker referred to the
severity and harsnness of the early laws
and coutrasted them with the refined and
highly scientific system of the present
day, calling attention to the present
theory of certainty in the punishment of
offenders In contrast with the severity of
the early laws The address was scholarly
and instructive. and WAS highly appre-
ciated by the students.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
The Academy -" On the suwanee
Riyer.v

"On the Suwanee River" now in its
third successful year. will be seen at the
Academy next week.
1t is a ''home play" that is, the kind
to which ones mother, wife. and sisters
may be invited. The action of the play Is
laid near the little village of Suwanee in
Florida, and hinges on the Clayton family.
one e. the oldest In the district. Colonel
Clayton, an old planter. has given mort
gage on his estate: the day the mortgage
is due Dora Clayton. the colonels adopted
daughter. returns from the North. whittier
she has been to consult optic experts re-
gariing her sight In the struggle the
murderer is compelled to strike the colo
nel's son a blow on the head. leaving him
in a comatose condition. After the muir
der the assassin manages to make away
with the money that was to have dis
charged the mortgage
The play then treats of the experiences
of the blind girl and the foolish son, who.
thrown upon the mercies Of heaTtless and
designing relatives. fare badly, save for
the kindly Intervention OF an old colored
nanny. aided by young neighborlng
planter until the last act. when the mys-
terry about the murder is cleared UP.
There will be matinees on Tuesday.
Thursday. and Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
THIN CHILD

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take a little of SCOTS emulsion
of cod-liver oil.
Some children like it too
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find the stomach will bear.
The effect is: the little one
takes on strength; gets hungry;
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ought to be fat-and gets
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

The famous Philharmonic Orchestra OF
Leipslc. under the direction of Hans Win
derstein, which will soon arrive In Amer
lea for an extended tour. Will make ITS
first appearance in this city on Friday
afternoon. March s. at the National Thea
tire.
The occasion Is one that all music low
ers will look forward TO with pleasure as
well as interest, for the opportunity to
hear such splendid organization as this
has not occurred up to this time
matter of fact, this is the first time that
an orchestra of ...e size ana mp. t..II~e
Of the I.eipsic Philharmonic h7s y n
brought across the water, and the oppor-
tuniuy to hear the uiSanIAatioil - o..e
that people OF culture will not fall to take
advantage of The noted Polish pianist
SliVinsld will be the soloist.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
FIRE IN A COURT HOUSE.
Excitement in the Building of the
New York Criminal judiciary.

NEW YORK, Feb. N.-Fire broke out
in the Criminal Courts building at l2:!5
O'Clock p. IN. today and for a time
created great excitement. as at the time
oil the courts were In session, and there
were hundreds of persons in the building
The flames started In the northwest
corner, in the attic. There was guam
tity of lumber stored there, and as 1t was
dry the top of the building was quickly
ablaze. The fire was well under way
when discovered. Two alarms were turn
ed in, and the hremen were at work very
quickly. They succeeded In combining the
flames to the roof and attic in the north
west section. The damage was slight.
Valuable papers relating to the Moli-
neux and other important trials were in
the room directly underneath the fire.
and they were hurrledly removed. The
Inmates of the building. numbering sew
eraI hundred officials, witnesses and pris-
oners created some confusion in with
drawing The police managed to quiet
the crowd, and the building was quickly
emptled. The prisoners were hurried
over to the Tombs prison across the
street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
Southern Railway Local Trains to
stop nt Ninth Street and Mary Iand
Avenue Southwest, Washington,
During inauguration.

The Southern Railway announces that on ac-
count Of heavy traffic incident 10 inauguration
accommodation trains between Biuemont Har-
risonburg, Charlottesville, and intermediate sta
tons win March lst-5th inclusive arrive and
leave from Ninth Street and Maryland Avenue
southwest, except W. & o. theatre train, No.
49, March .. leaving II 20 p. m, Main Line No 10
arriving 2:l5 p. m, daily, No. 10 arriving $40
p. nj. daily and No. IL leaving II 81 A. m daily,
which trains will be operated into and out OF
Sixth Street depo, heretofore. March 1T. ex-
ira theatre t.1ins will be operated from and to
Leesburg aud intermediate points, arriving Ninth
and Maryland Avenue 7:35 p. m. and leaving
IL 20 p. m
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
The NationnI-AJice Nielsen Opera
Company.

Washington theatresoers will he pleas
ed to know that the Alice Nielsen Opera
Company, now on its third annual tour,
will revisit this city. and be heard at
the National Theatre next week in two
popular operas, by Victor Herbert THE
Singing Girl and THE Fortune Teller. e"
The organization is said to be quite as
imposing in point of numbers, and quite
as talented as regards the principal play
ers as it was during its other appear
ances in Washington. In fact. = glance
over the east shows that practically every
one of the favorite artists OF previous
engagements is still retained. The COM
rany Il undoubtedly the hest singing or
SaniZation in the country today.
The advance sale of seats will begin
At the National this morning. The roper
toire has been arranged as follows: Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
The Singing Girl Thursday. Friday
and Saturday evenings and Saturday
matinee, The Fortune Teller" This
latter opera is the one In which Miss
Nielsen and her company will first APP
pear in London. England. on next Easter
Monday, April s.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
Auto Club omcer. Elected.

At meeting OF the National Capital
Automobile Club held yesterday, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles; Vice Presi-
dents. F. c. Stevens, Hon. j. C. Sibley.
and Clarence F. Norment; Secretary. W
J. Foss; Treasurer. Dr. j. A. Aspinwall;
BOARD of Governors. Col. Henry May. Dr.
Flint. Hon. Davis Ellkins. Rev. DR.. Pres
colt, and Clarence Moore. The constitu-
ton and bylaws were then formally sub
rnitted, and, after some discussion, II was
decided to take them up at the next reg
ular meeting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

One of the best literary ana oratorical
treats of the inaugural week is promised
by Anita Trueman. the wonderful girl
philosopher. at the New National Thea
tire. next Sunday night. She has chosen
to lecture on The Modern Standard OF
Greatness
Miss Trueman Is said to be the person.
ification of greatness herself. yet ike
rndny great orators, she does not seek 10
glorify herself. but is so gifted that she
loses herself in her eloquent now OF rta.
son and those who hear her. feel that
they are participating in an intellectual
feast While her philosophy is her own.
her eloquence is said to equal mat OF
Ingersoll, Depew. or Tnlmadge
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
DIR. STAFFORD. Lecture.

The advance sale OF seats for DR.. star
ford's lecture on Macbeth at 4:5o
o'clock. March 5, in the Lafayette Square
Opera House. gives promise OF the usual
large audience which is always in attend
ance upon the eminent divine's lectures
Macbeth" is conceded to be one OF the
most sublime and perfect of the poet S
productions. and Dr.. Stafford gives
masterful analysis of the great play. HIS
conception of 1t is both profound and
poetic. and his rendition OF the pard )
immortal lines Is characterized Win coh-
siderable dramatic effect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
Chnse,s sunday Concert.

On Sunday night. next Manager Chase
will present at the New Grand an I'M
usually attractive musical programme Tor
the deIectation OF the strangers In the
city. 1t will comprise Miss Della Fox. the
comic opera celebrity the United States
Marine Band in full uniform. Mr.. Sydney
Grant. Miss Angela Norton. and the
American biograph motion picture ma
chine for the first time here this season.
Seats are now on sale at the Grand oox
office
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Miss Mary Edna German and Mr.. Ralph
w Hills were married at noon yesterday
at the residence OF the brides parents,
ex-senator and Mrs. a. p. German, in X
Street Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, d. D.,
pastor of the New York Avenue Church,
performed the ceremony in the presence
of only the immediate members of the
families of the contracting pair. Inc
bride entered with her father and Mr..
Morgan Shuster waited upon the groom.
The wedding gown was of white lace over
white satin; Il tulle veil was held in
place by sprays OF orange blossoms, and
the bridal flowers were lilies of the val
ley and white vlolets Upon their return
from their wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Hills will reside at the Westover. Six
tenth and L Streets
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
The BlIoa-watson,- "Americansn

The management of the BiJou has Sc
cured an excellent attraction for inau-
guration week In Watsons Americans,
seen In this city earlier in the season with
much success. The opening burletta.
Levy in Japan" is on the musical ex-
travezanza order. w. Il. Watson, the
Hebrew comedian. will be seen in the
principal role of julius Levy, Hebrew
peddler, and Miss Jeanette Dupre appears
as Henrietta Mussot, French girl. a
typo with which she has been identified
for many years. The other members OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Senator and Mrs. Eliins entertained at
dinner last night. when their guests IN
cluded the Secretary of the Treasury ana
Mrs. Gage. Senator and Mrs. Wetmore'
Representative and Mrs. Newlands, Mrs.
Frederick d Grant, Senator Depew, and
Senator Hale.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Representative Chanler and his sister.
Miss Chanler, gave small dinner last
night at their Washington residence. l2i5
Nineteenth Street. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
son and Representative Olmsted were
also among the entertainers OF the even
ing, the latter giving dinner to Il num-
Der of gentlemen guests
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
the company have parts suited to their


capabilities. -,
The oIio which follows is composed OF
popular girls In something up 10
date; Aiien and Appleton In a one.
act comedietta, professional Life,
introducing a scene from tlrglhius,
sard. acrobats and equilibrists; Spencer
Brothers, THE Darkey KinGs. ana
George II. Diamond. assisted by Ed !;
Marsh, presenting series OF oeautiiui
ilIustr rated songs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Mrs. Albanus S. r. johnson. OF lbs
Twenty-second Street. will be at home to-
day from to o'clock. assisted by Mrs.
c. 7. Yoder, Mrs. w. Berry. Miss Allie
Geiger. of Philadelphia; Miss u. Schnei-
der and Miss Yates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Mrs. John NJ Thurston will be at home
at the Cairo this afternoon for the last
time this season. She will be assisted in
receiving by Miss Purman. Mrs. Schneider
and Miss SroclAMaN. OF Bnstnn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
OmciaI Programmes on Sale

At all newstands and ct headquarters f. W.
Macintosh. 4si Ninth Street northwest. Men
wanted.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

M. Eugene Thiebaut, First Secretary Of
the French Embassy has been appoint al
to similar post at Berne. Switzerland.
NJ. Thiebaut is Il filial son and the change
will enable him TO be near his aged par
ents. who reside in Paris
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Phone esI, Arlington Bottling Co.. for a case
Of Heurich's Hserzen. Senate. and Lager
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Mrs. Dalzell entertained ut a luncheon
vest erday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28
This Month

Danger to health is especially great.
You can best prevent illness by TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla to keep your
blood pure, sustain your appetite and
build up your strength.
II you think you are attacked by the
grip or severe cold, the first and best
thing to do is TO open the bowels with n
good dose of Hoods Pills.
These are good suggestions. II fol-
lowed they may save you many ills and
doctors bills.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

Mrs. FfoullIe went to New York last
Wednesday and is expected back today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-28

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-08-21
Amusing Anecdote Of q Little Girl
+, who Had, an Encounter with
Il s - - T. Whittier

g. A lady who, during her little girl.
hood, was for few. days in the same
house with the poet Whittier, tells an
amusing anecdote at the expense Of
her childish self. She was of q dainty
palate and q. vehement tongue, and one
day at dinner had declined to touch
the chief dish served, declaring it was
kind of meat she hated" says
Youths Companion. E, =. ,%E. ..s
That afternoon She was curled up
in a corner Of the parlor sofa studying
her grammar lesson, when Mr.. Whit
tier came in and paused to speak to
her. He inquired kindly what brought
such an anxious pucker to her fore
head, and she replied that she was
parsing arising poetry. So. &
TITS q great deal worse to parse
than anything else, Z she added, quite
forgetting in her vexation to whom
she spoke. Il don't see why people
ever write it! They say things wrong
lend to, and hind side before, and every
which way, and they mi ht just as well
say right out plain and not bother any
body! ! hate poets! : Sc
90 Ii, mo, no, no! Not hate z pro-
tested the poet Of the New England
home with q depre ating voice and :
humorous CLEAN in his eye. IT zdlArs
say they're roublesome, but thea
needn't hate them. Thee shouldnr
hate anything except svicke1assA
Abby mot even pork end pestaSs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-08-21
FOR WoMEN,S TROUBLES. TOO.

ss4 = -.
New Baden, I'LL, August 12th:-Mrs.
Anton Griesbaum, Jr., has been very
i'll. Female weakness had run her
down SO low that she could not do her
Homework. Shehad tried many things,
but got. no relief. 81. :.sS
Dodd's Kidney Pills, q new remedy,
which is better known here as cure.
for Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Dropsy,
and Rheumatism worked like = charm
In Mrs. Griesbaum case. She used
three boxes and Il now q new woman,
able to do her work as we'll ~ ever
she was. Her general health: is much
improved, and she has not q single
symptom of Female Trouble LETT.
Dodd's Kidney Pills are making =
swonde rful reputa ton for themselves
itnsthis part Of the stste, z3sas
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-08-21
CURRENT TOPICS.

The salmon trust has been incorpor-
ated in New Jersey. ).
Hetty Green is said to be investing
IN oil lands at Hartsell. Ala. -. =.
Ambassador: White expects to leave
Berlin for home in September.
Out of 10000 islands in the Indian
Ocean only $40 are inhabited.
The population of Northern China
is most completely vegetarian. -.
John Alexander Dowie has become
a naturalized American citizen. '' d.
An advance Of So a ton in the price
OF steel rails has been agreed upon.
In certain London hotels wine left
on the tables is the walters perquis-
tie.
a dressmakers' trust has now been
organized and incorporated for $780,
100.
The average depth Of the Atlantic
il $4,000 feet, of the Pacific $4,000
feet. q.
The population of the German En-
pire includes 100000 who use the Po-
'ish language. 49,.
frances new prison at Fresnes,
some eight miles from Paris, is the
largest in the world. J D..
A little girl named Beatrice, who
was only 3 years old, travelled by her.
self from Dallas, Tex, to New York.
From the Atlantic ocean to the
head of Lake Superior q vessel may
sail in Canadian watersfa distance Of
1890 statute miles.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, it is expected,
will shortly enlist in the Twelfth re-
giment, N. &. N. Y, and be elected
Immediately second Lieutenant.
Mud is the newest skin beautifer,
the latest fad for the Improvement
q the: complexion. Just common,
everyday, unromantic dirty mud.
Judge Jas. Humphrey, who lied q
few days. ago at his home in Weymouth
Hights, Mass, was the Oldest active
Judge on the bench in Massachusetts.
British farmers and dairymen are
to-day milking 4,ooo, 900 cows and pro-
ducing annually in their diaries 6 g,
100000 worth OF milk, butter and
cheese. l.. 49, "a. 2 .......,> =,
7: The wooden church, with tower and
spire, built for the members of the
baptist Communion Of Santa Rosa,
Cal., was built from the wood of 4
single tree. 49, : 8. +. s> III =
The imports Of precious stones at
tho port Of New York during May
amounted In value to: $3,1s9,273,
against $1,a22,357,. the value Of the
imports during May. 1900, -.ss
Only one country brews more beer
per inhabitant than England. That is
Belgium, with 311a gallons head, as
compared with 90 gallons in England.