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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
Kernnn's-"The Dainty Duchess"

The return of the Dainty Duchess
company of burlesque entertainers to
Kernan's yesterday was characterized by
the attendance of two of the largest and
best pleased audiences of the season
There are a few new faces in the or
eanization, while the usual excellence of
the Dainty Duchess standard is still
adhered to with a result that is decidedly
gratifying to the persons in front of the
footlights.
Contrary to the average run of bur
IeSque organizations, the Duchess COM
pany presents but one burlesque, entitled
The Queen of Bohemia an entertain
ing bright and up-to-date Offering, in
which the entire strength of the company
is seen to excellent advantage, while the
comedians furnish some lively amuse-
ment, the women of the company the
meanwhile displaying an unusual amount
of musical ability and charms of person.
The Clio is given by Fields and Fields.
Brown. Harrison, and Brown, Russell
and rillyne. Annette Peyser Joe and Mel
lie Doner. the Harvey Sisters, and Former
and dwell. There will be the usual daily
matinees during the week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."

In selecting plays for production by
the Lafayette stock company it is Il mat
ter worthy of commentator that in but
few instances the offerings have been ones
which are comparatively new here. \
dramatic version of Ouida's popular
story, Moths" is the latest Offering,
and will be presented at the Lafayette
Theatre during the current week, and
those who have read the book-which
means almost the entire reading public
will be given a chance of seeing how
the well-known characters look outside
the leaves of the novel.
Last night the stock company was
greeted by the customary capacity au
dience, and both play and players came
in for unstinted applause The story
being one of European high life, it has
afforded Ouida unlimited opportunities In
the way OF character delineations and
variety of treatment. and there is prob
ably no sphere so productive of both as
that of So-called society. This prolific
writer has drawn bold picture-bod in
the light of it's froth. its insincerity, and
it's utter disregard of the fundamental
principles Of morality. But in its trans
initial to the stage it has been served up
in more palatable form, and the result
is altogether pleasing one.
Eugene OrmOnde is seen in the role of
Correze, the singer. The part is a mega
tive one, anu yet possesses Il SliiB uldt
attractiveness. Mr.. Ormonde plays with
fine intelligence and gives sincere, sym
pathetic, and completely satisfying por-
trayal. John T. Sullivan is cast for
Zouroff, the Russian prince. To those
who know the character and are familiar
with Mr.. Sullivans work ii is easy TO
understand his success in the part. He
is the polished, unprincipled, and thor
oughly rascally villain to the life, and
succeeds in winning both favor and aver
sion. Charles Wyngate fits the role of
Lord Jura to a nicely. and John DAILY
Murphy is a capital Duke of Null.
Miss Percy Haswell plays Vera. AS
Ouida has drawn the character it is rath-
er insipid, with not much more than limo
cence to recommend her to approval. but
Miss Haswell adds materially 10 it by
bringing to the role righteousness,
strength and a firmness of purpose which
serve to lift it from mere mediocrity
The part of Lady Dolly Is cleverly han
died by Miss Louise Macintosh, who
excels in characters Of this kind and her
Interpretation of the brainless society wo-
man is meritorious. Miss Grayce Scott
is distnctively American and consequent
~ pleasing as Fuschia Leach and sup
plies some very delightful comedy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
The Academy-s.Man's Enemy"

The management of the Academy Of
Music is adheTinG to its policy Of pre-
senting none but the very best in the
realm of melodrama and the current Of
fering Mans Enemy" is calculated to
set a standard for future productions of
a like nature. The piece is melodramatic
in the extreme, while the story is one OF
fascinating interest and is cleyerly work
ed out, with many telling situations and
effective climaXes. 1t is relieved here
and there with flashes Of bright comedy
and all in all is one of the very best
things of its class that has been seen in
Washington during the year.
The production is a massive one, en-
ploying Il number Of elaborate sets of
scenery, while the company is uniformly
excellent Last nights large audience
was most administrative in its reception
of the piece and granted an unWOnted
amount of applause to the principal ac-
tors, notably Ned II. Fowler whose work
AS Harry stanton, the chief male char
aCter, Is noteworthy for its Virility, Miss
Dorothy RosSmore in the principal femi-
nine role, that of Sarah Drake, presents
a quite remarkable creation and brings
to the part an Individuality and a thor
Oughucss of method that carry the inter
probation to a successful end. Miss Ross
more is an unusually handsome woman,
with an air of distinction that Is as rare
ii is delightful.
The other members of the Man $ Enc
my company are III every way compe-
tent and taken as whole the produc-
ton is considerably better than the aver
age melodramatic performance. There
viii be matinees today, Thursday, and
Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
LITERARY AND SOCIAL UNION
Articles incorporating an Organiza-
ton Filled Here Yesterday.

A certificate of the Federal Union was
placed on file yesterday in the office of
the Recorder of Deeds. The particular
object of the incorporation is stated to be
to found in Washington a suitably
equipped establishment for the advance
ment of historical literary. and scientific
knowledge. and the promotion of social
and friendly intercourse among its mem
berS.
It's incorporators are Robert T. Doan,
Cuno H. Randolph. w V. Tierney. An
ton Coe. William +. Severe Frank Il.
Metzerott. J. a. Blundon, Thomas J. Viii
son. J. a. Straight. Robert r. Potts. II.
(. Worthiugton. Howard O. Emmous. f.
II. Smith, John +. Buckley, and John c.
Lang.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
The Observation-Disclosures Bread"

Local theatregoers last night at the Co
Iumbia Theatre saw the latest specimen
Of the dramatized novel. "Unleavened
Bread" which Leo Ditrichstein has made
over for the stage with no little success.
He has transpianted most of the char
acters of Judge Grants book, and while
there is yet a great deal to be desired,
as a play the work as displayed before
the large gathering Of last night proved
to be of exceptional interest, lacking only
In what is commonly termed action but
making. up for this defciency-f def
cheney it really is in this case-by some
very smart dialogue and a number of
clear-cut, spiendidly defined characterize
lions which are most Capably handled by
a company of exceptionally good players.
Indeed, one of the main points Of strength
about the performance lies in the excel
lent Interpreting organization, Miss Tyree,
Miss Robson, Mr.. Morgan, and Mr.. FaW-
cett being especially good in their respect
i've roles
Mr. Ditrichstein has made his play in
four acts, or episodes. The action is not
dra matically cumulative or logical accord
ing to prevailing standards of play max
ing Selma White, the heroine. is first re-
yealed after her triumph I'm the woman
convention, in her earliest moods of aSpi-
ration and Self-delusion. Then she is soon
showed denouncing her pitiful first hus-
and third acts she is introduced as the
wife of the foolish Young architect. Lit
Teton driving him TO despair and finally
to an early and undoubtedly welcome
death. In the last act she is showed as
the wife of an easy-gOing. successful poll
tiCian, who promises 10 be most suitable
mate for her
During the first two acts the piece is
light comedy, with Il number of flashes Of
brilliant writing. Commencing with the
third act the interest becomes vastly more
serious. and the climax of the act in
which the selfish Selma and the frivolous
Flossie Williams have a war of words Is
the distinctly successful scene in the play.
This bit OF work enables Miss Eleanor
Robson, who has been known TO local
theatregOeTs principally by reason Of her
excellent work in Arizona here last sea-
son. to achieve a real triumph. and she
ran away from Miss Tyree taking most
of the honors and demonstrating her abiH-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
Chase's-PoIite Vaudeville.

Manager Chases current offering Of
polite vaudeville is remarkably strong in
its headline features, Homer Lind and his
company in the one-act musical comedy,
"Cringoire," being one of the best enter
tainments in its line that has ever been
heard in the history Of local vaudeville.
MIR. Linds Offering is an abridged opera,
a special set of scenery being provided
for the presentation and a supporting
company of four capable singers render
inss noteworthy assistance. Willard Hol-
combs adaptation is cleverly done while
the special music contributed by Julian
Edwards is particularly well adapted to
Mr.. I.ind's voice. and, it should be re-
marked. gets all there is out of the trio
Of solos. Possessing fine, rich fun
baritone with the advantage of thor
ough knowledge as to It's best use, the
former member OF the Metropolitan com
panv presents a rather solitary figure in
the field of vaudeville. where yocalists,
as 4 rule possess voices OF an lnte1Or
quality, and where method IS an unknown
quantity. The audiences Yesterday hk"u
.'Ciringoire immensely, and encoreS were
given after each song. The company IN
Guides such good actor as Everett i\lhs,
who displays much ability IN the role or
ouis NJ Other members OF Mr.. Linz
company are Charles Stove. Miss sum
ner and Helen Ashley. 'GTngolre IS a
decided acquisition TO the list of vaudc-
Vile entertainments Of the better grade
and possesses the quality OF being able TO
please an average audience, as Wei as
those who appreciate excellent music
Melville and Stetson, billed as Amer
ica's representative duo, appeal to the
risibilities to an uncommon degree. Miss
Melville is slight of stature, while Miss
Stetsou is inclined TO the May Irwin style
of physical architecture. Their mt is
made possible by the contrast in their
songs. but in the case Of yesterday this
hit WAS d big laughing one. Isabelle
I'rquhart & "Co"'-which means Mr.. J.
Il. acknowledgement very diVerting
sketch, entitled ''EVen stephen, which
relies on the customary matrimonial mis-
understandings for it's success. Miss
Trquhart wears stunning dress. acts
inteligently, and displays a happy vein
of humor. The sketch provides twenty
five minutes rare amusement.
The other contributors to the bill are
the RazaTfs, neCrOmancers and Illusion
lists. Elseeta, young woman who per
forms all sorts of dances on her toes; the
| Five Olracs, excellent acrobats Seeker.
Wilkes, and Seeker, with a number OF
songs and rapid-fire jokes, and dozen
new views projected by the biograph,
General Bells chase after Aguinaldo
coming in for the greatest share Of APP
plause. Matinee daily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
Night services in postomces.

First Assistant Postmaster General
Johnson has called the attention of post
masters of the first and second classes.
in cities where buildings are rented or
leased by the Government, to the fact
that in the future these Dostmasters will
not be permitted to place in operation
might service" where such service shall
involve any additional expense for clerk
hire or for fuel and light. without first
submitting the matter for consideration
to the First Assistant Postmaster Gener-
al and receiving specific instructions in
relation thereto.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19

good size, numerically. while the feminine
contingent is good looking. and displays
an ability rarely demonstrated in like
performances The olio Is contributed by
such clever entertainers as Gilbert and
GOldie, whose work is unCommonly good;
Bonita, described as one of the original
coon shouters. in an Offering of coon
ditties, Aft HoeYet, and Henson and
Dew. and Kline and Gotthoid. Local
theatregOers who care for good burlesque
will attend the performances of Wine,
Woman, and Song at the Bijou this
week There will be the usual daily
matinecS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
Cleanse
Your Blood

The cause Of all spring humors, pimpIes,
and eruptions, as well as of that tired
feeling and poor appetite, is found in i'm
pure depleted blood
The perfect blood purifier is Hood $
Sarsaparilia, as multitudcs know by ex-
perience.
1t cures all blood diseases. from the
smallest pimplc TO the stubborn scrofula
sorc-from morning tiredness to extreme
nervous prostration.
Begin taking ii TODAY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
Supplies for the Departments.

All of the governmental departments
viii begin to advertise on April I for sup
plies for the coming year, such as fuel,
ice light. forage lumber, hardware and
all sorts of miscellaneous articles. Bids
will be opened and the contracts awarded
ON Thursday, May ,.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
The Biiou - Wine, woman. and
song

Wine. Woman, and Song. this week
offering at the Bijou. is perhaps one Of
the very best attractions that the man
agement of the popular theatre has of
fered their patrons this season. The
THESE organization is in many ways dit
ferent from the majority Of similar com
panies in that there is distinct effort
at burlesque made in the offerings that
open and close the performance, while
the comedians have some material that is
eminently satisfactory in the fun-making
line.
Yesterday two large audiences gave
many evidences Of approaching the blli
to an unusual degree. The company is OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19

Mr.. ana Mrs. James Edgar Harper nave
taken apartments at the Portner.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Cabot Lodge, jr.,
are living in Paris in the Latin quarter
devoting themselves, it is said, to art
and Partisan archaeology.
surprise was given Miss Julia NJ
Maedel, of 5l7 East Capitol Street, on We'd
nesday. it being the twenty-eighth ami
versary of her teaching I'm this city. Miss
Maedel received many congratulations and
beautiful floral gifts. Miss Yustchen
Springsguth rendered several selections on
the mandolin, Miss Annie Rogers sang
Scotch airs, and Miss Maedel played sew
eral of her own compositions. Among
those present were Mr.. l.. Breneizer. Mr.
and Mrs Blau, Mrs. Fistler, Mrs. Weily
Mrs. Springsguth and the Misses Springs
Mr.. Lauer, the Misses Lucy Grant, Annie
Rogers. l.. Levy, Katie and Lizzie Felgsr,
Mrs. Lamby. Misses Houston, Park. and
Chloe, and Mrs. Kistler.
Mr. O. Raymond Evans entertained a
party of friends at a dance at Carroll In
stitute Saturday evening. Among those
present were Misses n. f. Barrett NJ. e.
Fenton, NJ. ToulsOn, NJ. Hardin, E. Cor
bett, 3. Schnebel. NJ. Schnebel, b. Boern-
l. Long. J. Ostrum, Messrs. B. Akers. w
Blackwood, =. Russell, Hopkins. Hans
ford, G. COrbett, ]. SissOn. F. Waldman
II. Keefe, E Evans, G. Behrens, II. Hert-
ferth, F. Ford, and r. Ruess
Mrs II. F. Hall, of Akron. Ohio. accom-
panied by her daughter. Miss Bertha, is
visiting Mrs. John G. Hesse. of Capitol
Hill, where she will be pleased to see her
friends the remaining Tuesdays in March.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19

Berlin, and
Vienna Novelties,
Exhibiting rare and beautiful
specimens of our personal selec-
ton and direct importation, and
elegant examples of art needle
work, designed especially for
Easter Gifts, Tokens, and
Souvenirs.
Russian EnameIed Inksfands,
Bioffers, Candfesficks, and
Paper Cutters;
Picture Frames; French Bisqne
Ornaments; Venetian Vases;
Italian and austrian Ornaments;
French Gilt Photo and Minia-
fure Frames Hand-painted
Miniatures on Ivory and Sferf-
ing Silver;
French Gilt and Enameied Desk
Sets. .IeweIed Haf Pins: Jew
eIed Brooches;
Gold and Silver BarreftS, plain
and jeweIed; Novelty Belt
Pins; Pearl Necklaces;
Latest Novelties in Belts; Imifa-
ton Old Ivory Paper Weights;
Empire Fans; Opera Glasses;
Belt Buckles; French Gilt and
Sterling Silver Photo Frames,
with Rhinestone Settings;
Swedish Novelties;
Superb Seyres Figures and Vases;
Bronzes and WanfeI Sets; Italian
Marble BnSfs, Sfafueftes. Re-
cIining Figures, and PedesfaIs;
Rich Bronze and Marble EIec.
froHers;
Exquisite French Gilt and Jewell
ed Clocks;
French GfIfand Onyx Ornaments;
CandeIa5ra; EnameIs; Jardin-
ieres and PedesfaIs and Various
Examples of L'Art Nouveau.
Also Imported Kangaroo Chafe-
Iafne Bags with JeweIed, Nick
ell, French Git, and Gun Metal
Frames;
Jet ChafeIaine Bags;
WaIrus, Elephant, and Kangaroo
Pocket Books and Card Cases,
Cigarette and Cigar Cases;
Russian EnameIed and Sterling
Silver Desk Sets; Inksfands,
Seals, Paper Cutters;
Memorandum andAddress Books;
Leather Travelling Clocks; Silver
ChafeEaine Bags and Purses;
Rhinestone Side Combs; EnaneI
ed Umbrella Handles;
ChateIaine Trinkefs; Pearl Neck.
faces; Aigreffes for the Hair,
whfre and COIors, studded witt
PhfneSfOneS;
Silver Manicure Sets; Silver TIE,
Kettles ard Coffee Urns; Silver
Fern Dishes.
Also Imported Swedish Articles
comprising Baskets, Wall
Pockets, Trinkef Cases. Key
Racks, Boxes, Plaques, ETC,
with Swedish proverbs and
notices.
Also Handsome French Tapestries,
and scores OF other things for
gifts and souvenirs.
We invite inspection of this
charming collection of foreign and
domestic noyelties-not few of
which are one-of-a-kind styles.
having been made to our order
from models of original designs,
hence not obtainable elsewhere
confident that it will be an easy
and most agreeable task fer you
to make selections, and the very
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George =. Williams. who
are travelling abroad have just completed
a visit to St. Petersburg, Russia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19

Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar Harper have
taken apartments at the Portner.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-19

We invite inspection OF this
charming collection of foreign and
domestic noyelties-not Il few of
which are one-of-a-kind styles.
having been made to our order
from models of original designs.
hence not obtainable elsewhere
confident that it will be an easy
and most agreeable task fer you
to make selections, and the very
moderate prices at which they are
offered will constitute one of the
pleasant features of the exhibit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-19
nIGDON MUCH PLEASED
OF THIRD REoIMEfT
 TALKS OF TRIP.
L. o. Graveley Has Not Succeeded in Making the Bond Required. An Effort to Have
 Amount Reduced.

Birmingham, May 1s.-(Special.)- Colonel E. L. Higdon. commanding the 3rd regiment, Alabama National Guard, has returned from an inspection tour of the regiment. He was accompanied on the tour by Captain N. M. Pride of Decatur, Qua srtermaster of the Regi- ment; Major H. H. Mcconnell of the regiment and Colonel Adams of the Governors stan. Huntsville, Decatur, Anniston, Oxford and other towns we're visited and the inspection will finally be finished in this city Monday night when the local companies will be ex- amined. Adjutant General Brandon will be here on that occasion Colonel Higdon expresses himself with being pleased with the general status of the regiment and the progress that it Is making. In speaking ot the coming encampment be said that 1t was very probable that it would be held in Mo bile, but as there is some talk of the necessary money being raised here It might be held at East Lake. An e1ort is being made both by the citizens of Mobile and Huntsville to secure the encampnent. The date of the encamp- ment will be announced next Tuesday and the place later on in the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-19
Strike of Machinisls!

Little has been heard here concerning the strike of the union machinists which has ben ordered for next Mon- day. Operators of foundries and other plants express no alarm as to the situation locally. One of the operators said today that he did not anticipate any trouble in the shops in this dis trict though there was no telling what might happen. The men themselves are reticent and say there is nothing to tell until the time comes. Recent ly a demand was made by the machin- ists in the shops of the Southern Rail- way for a nine hours day and other concessions. Master Mechanic Feely of that road in discussing the attitude of the machinists said today: Some of the best machinists in the country are located at this point. The Birm- ingham shops are well equipped and have efficient men. l would dislike to see any trouble, but cannot predict what will happen" It Is stated that the wages in the shops here range from s2.65 to $295 for ten hours. The nine hour clause seems to be the principal demand of the Southern Railway machiniste. It Is impossible to tell yet whether the strike will affect Birming- ham and if So to what extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-19
AsHVILLE ITEMS.
Quigley's Claim Reduced from ove1
 S7,OOO to $1,5OO.


 AshvilIe, May 1S.-(Special )-Ethel, the 11-year-old daughter of Judge James T. Greene, who has been al an Infrmary .in Birmingham for the past six weeks, is now in fair conol- tion to get well. She was sent there for the treatment of a defective mp joint, and the second operation was performed Thursday evening and telephone message to Judge Green was to the eeffct that she stood the opera ton much better than the doctors ex- pected and was resting well yesterday evening. Mrs. Greene, her mother. IS with her The friends of the girl ana her family are delighted at the cheer ing reports.
 The Commissioners Court for this county has finally settled the matter or dispute with Mir. E. P. Quigley, which grew out of a contract whereby MT. Quigley prepared a map and plat or the lands for the county. The claim was reduced from over $7.00O to $l,5OO. $500 payable Tn November. 1901. $5Oo payable in May, 1902 and S5Oo payable in November, 1902. It looked at one time that an untold amount of htlga- tion and trouble would grow out Of the affair as the original contract provided for the sale of all the land in the county that had escaped taxation.
 A good rain and one that was much needed came yesterday and this now insures a fair crop. The wheat crop is not very promising as the rust Is general. Some are preparing to cut | for hay, while others will blow up and plant the land in corn. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-19
THE M'GoUGH CASE.
The Affidavit of Bailiff Land Secured
 by the Defense.

Columbus. Ga, May 1S.-lSpecial)- Motion for a new trial in the McGough case came up this morning. Bailiff Land. who had charge of the jury when it was taken by the place where McGough is alleged to have killed Po- liceman Osborn. had refused to give the defendant an affidavit or to come to court. A recess was taken until this afternoon and the sheriff sent for Land, who came and made affidavit, when directed by the court One of the trial jurors makes affidavit, that, in passing the place. one of the Jurors remarked There is where certain witness stood" He ayers that this was discussed in the jury room and had to do largely with the verdict reached.
 Bailiff Lands affi lavit was that the jury passed the place by accident. He heard one man say, There is the place." and immediately held up his hand for silence. The point will be dis puted by the State which will get the affidavits of other jurors that they heard no such remark turing their
 walk and that the matter vas not dis cussed in the jury room. After filing an amended motion, court gave the so- licitor until noon next Friday to make an answer. McGough's presence was waived until noon Saturday.