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The times., 1901-04-23
The wild West Due Tomorrow.

Tomorrow, by daylight. Buffalo Bilfs
small army will be encarnDed at their
new grounds Thirteenth and d Streets
northeast-from which point viii start
the usual street cavalcade led by Colo
mel Cody
Besides the various representatives Of
all nations and races identified with ex-
pert horsemanship. the management have
added others. who have become famous
since their last visit here two years ago.
The most prominent among these are a
detachment Of Beers from South Africa
and representatives. from the famous Ca
madam contingent Of mounted rifles OF
Strathcona's Horse. also a squad of the
Cape Colony volunteers, who were with
Baden-Powell, defending Mafeking
There will also be an interesting exhibit
by d life saving crew, veterans Of the
coast guard service, who will illustrate
the methods of saving people from wreck
ed ships by means Of the breeches buoy
and other devices In addition to the bat
tie scenes there will be an exhibition Of
the contest at Tientsin between the al
lieve the besieged at Pekfn. A fresh herd
of wild bucking bronchos viii give the
cowboys an abundant opportunity to show
their skill in Subduing the outrageous
range horse of the Far West.
The new grounds are in excellent COndi-
tion and the grandstand. with its water
proof canvas. viii afford ample accommo-
datiOns and protection from sun or rain
for at least 14.00U people.
We brew the best beer in the United States,
which is the reason why Heurich's are always
in favor Phone West 81 Arlington Bottling
Co. for case Of Maerzen, Senate, or Lager.
The times., 1901-04-23
CoIumbia-"The Carpetbagger."

The mixture of heart interest and politi-
cal excitement is one which many a dra-
matist has found completely incompati-
BILE The American people being a poliu-
cal people, that play which combines this
spirit with that of love Will appeal 70
the majority with r-ore than ordinary
fervor Washington is especially prone to
political plays. from a complete under
standing OF the situation and appreciation
Of the atmosphere. The Carpetbagger,
by Opie Read and Frank Pixley. is in some
respects the best of recent political plays,
teaching as it does a moral lesson, un-
equaled by few offerings staged today.
A combination of this successful politi-
cal play with a well-known star of great
local popularity constituted the magnet
which drew to the Columbia last evening
an audience which filed the playhouse TO
overIowing Tim Murphy--or Murphi as
recast-is ever assured of warm Wash
ington greeting for the days are not past
when the Capital City claims him as us
own. And in The Carpetbagger' Mr..
Murphi is at his best. II would be super
fluous 10 say that he Is good; 1t would
not be eXaggeratiOn to say that he has
given a great Characterization. 1t is a
natural and cleanly drawn piece of work,
with a line OF humor prevailing and only
rendered the more admirable by the deft
and delicate touches of pathOs and the
phi possesses personality to a marked de-
gree His strong duel scene at the close
OF the third act is admirably done and the
persistent calls for a speech resulted in
a witty and well-told story before the
curtain.
The company in support is generally
good Of initial merit Is Joseph Manley
i'm the humorous role of a war struck and
love lorn lad. Mr.. Manley In this part
would hardly be recognized as the vocife-
rous Major Yell of "A Texas Steer" 1t
is study in humor of great merit and
undoubtedly stands second TO that of Mr.
Murphl himself. Dorothy Sherrod as
sumes the part of the governors daugh-
ter. J. X. Armstrong is atmospheric and
natural in the role of the home candi-
date for governor. while Herbert Fortier
is STACEY and overdone as the heavy vii
lain Nellie Yale Nelson is vast i'm
provement on the creator Of the part of
the widow. and Mathilda Weffing as the
lobbyist is generally good The bits by
o. J. Griffin and Robert Gage are we'll
assumed.
Matinees are announced for Thursday
and Saturday.
The times., 1901-04-23
The Bijou-"aueen of the Orient

The current attraction at the BiJou.
The Queen of the Orient is one of those
entertainments that provides something
novel and diyerting from the very first
moment until the curtain descends for the
last time. The organization presents two
good burlesques "A Midnight Jamboree'
and Oriental Pastmes," which exhibit
the entire company in a melange Of mirth
and melody and incidentally demonstrates
that the management of the aggregation
made a point on insisting on the members
of the chorus possessing charms of person
rather than any. especial ability as vocal
lists. The costuming and settings of the
two burlesques are in good taste and ap-
proach the extravagant stage.
A good vaudeville performance Is provided
i'm the olio by Warren and Howard, black
face comedians; Ashley and Wooley, in
a Hebrew and German converse tional
turn: Annie Lloyd. d vivacious and vola-
tile soubrette; Byron and Langdon, in an
amusing comedy creation; the Burdock
sisters in a singing and dancing act, and
.KalmO" " who presents very entertain
ing quarter of an hour. The Queen OF
the Orient" company will give a matinee
every day during the engagement.
Treasurer Fred Wilson of the BiJou
will enjoy a testimonial next Monday
night when a programme that VIII IN
clIde some of the very best vaudeville
talent procurable will appear. There has
heen a large advance sale of tickets for
the benefit and the indications are that
il will be a most successful affair.
The times., 1901-04-23
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT,
The Dowager Duchess of aanches
ter nt the White House.

The President yesterday gave an audi
euce TO the Duchess Dowager or Manches-
ter and Lady Lester Kaye. They were
formally presented in the Green Parlor By
AdeIbert :. Hay. son of Secretary Hay,
and I-nitcd States Consul at Pretoria, and
enioved a brief bat pleasant conversation
with the President
Representative Livingston who has been
quite III recently. is now considerably i'm
prov ed and was also caller at the White
House yesterday. He talked with the
President regarding the selection OF Of
ijciais for the new Federal Jail in Allan
Ia. which is 20 be finished within about
two months y. II. Anderson is the lead
ing candidate for the position of warden
Mr. Livingston will shortly leave Wash
ington and expects TO enter sanitarium
FOR a time in the hope Of becoming re
stored 10 health
The times., 1901-04-23
ARBoR DAY CELEBRATION.
Trees Planted at the Department of
Agriculture Yesterday

Arbor Day Was observed at the Depart
Ineut Of Agriculture yesterday by the
planting of two willow oak trees in mem
ory Of jeremiah NJ. Rusk and Edwin VIII
Its. Secretary and Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture respectively. from 1889 10 1893.
Brief addresses We're made by Secretary
Wilson. b T. Galloway, Director of the
Plant Industry. and George 3. SudwOrth
dendTologist OF the department.
The arbor exercises We're attended by
the official force of the Department OF
Agriculture including Al of the employees.
II IL the intention Of the officials of the
depa rtment TO have planted annually one
or more memorial trees. with view of
encouraging the observance Of a particu-
lar day rs ArhOr Day.
Mr.. Sudworth in commenting on the
observance of the day, said that eX-Secre-
tary Of Agriculture J. Sterling Morton, of
Nebra ska. deserved the credit of inau-
puratns the first Arbor Day. and that he
had iu consequence become known as
The father Of ArDCr Day"
The times., 1901-04-23
Kernnn's-"The London Bellies

The London Bellies" with Rose Sydell.
a dashing burlesquer, at their head. en-
tertained two well-pleased audiences at
Kernan's yesterday and presented pro
aramme of uniform excellence. one of
the best acrobatic acts that has ever
been seen on the Lyceum stage is that
offered by the Nelson sisters. four intre-
MD performers whose work is character
lied by a grace and finish that are un-
usual in most acts of the kind The Gus
tomary burlesques which are utilized To
open and close the bill are entitled
transforming" and ''Satans Wedding
Night" Both are built on the same lines
that are most entertainments of a similar
character. and contain nothing that is
The times., 1901-04-23
The Lafayette-"Under Two Flags"


Those who desire to witness a dramatic
version of Ouida's novel, Under Two
Flags" will find it unnecessary to go to
New York for the reason that a version
Of the story has been selected as the final
bill of the Lafayette stock companys
winter season.
This week will undoubtedly prove the
banner one at the Lafayette, for last
night a capacity audience assembled TO
say "au revoir' to those players who will
leave the company at the end Of the week.
Not one of them could doubt his or her
popularity, for each received hearty
welcome and the entire performance went
with a zest and smoothness that spoke
volumes for the feelings Of both players
and their friends in front.
Ouida s story is not an easy one to
dramatiZe. 1t is full of incident and di-
versity of scenes which to some might
recommend itself as all that is necessary
to a good play, and to lift them from the
book and put them on the stage in such
a way that the story will tell itself terSe-
ly and connectedIy is d difficult task. The
piece is beautifully mounted. The sand
storm and Cigarette $ wild ride up the
mountain pass elected bursts Of applause
and the presence OF the French army,
Arabs, and Vivandieres lent color to the
scenes and formed Il series of artistic and
wonderfully realistic pictures
Miss Percy Haswell plays Cigarette. the
fearless, stOut-hearted, generous ViVau-
diere, which is a role totally unlike any
other in which she has been cast this sea
son. She Is the gay, merry vlvandiere
now, and again the woman whose heart
almost bursts in the fuliness of her love
Miss Haswell scored distinct hit. her
portrayal of Cigarettes death being par
ticularly artistic
Miss Louise Macintosh plays Lady
Beatrice GuiueVere very effectively and
makes one regret that the part does not
run through more than one act. Miss
EfEie Darling is a stately and convincing
Princess Corona and Miss katherine
The times., 1901-04-23
ARMY OFFICERS DISCHARGED.
The Secretary of War Issues an
Order Affecting Twelve Captains.

The following army orders were issued
at the War Department yesterday:
BY direction OF the President, the fol-
lowing-named officers are honorabIy dis
charged by the Secretary of War as ma
jors, quartermasters United States vol
unteers, only, to take effect May l. 1901 /:
Capt. James L. Wilson. Artillery Corps
Capt. Edward G. Brooks Eleventh L. S.
Cavalry: Capts. James b. Aleshire, Isaac
". Littell. Carroll A. Devol, Thomas
Cruise. Daniel +. Mccarthy, John T.
knight, John NJ. Carson. jr Joseph G.
Byron, Francis NJ. Schreiner. and Abra-
ham s Bickham
The times., 1901-04-23
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
10th, llth, and F Sts. n. w.
Spring
HOusefurnishings.
Fifth Floor.)
Fifth Floor.)

Now is the time the modern
housekeeper is preparing for reno
waiting the home and packing
away the winter clothing and
draperies and arranging the house
with summer furnishings.
We are constantly devising new
and helpful things for the com
fort and convenience of house
keepers, and just now are Offering
many labor saving articles of re-
cent invention, each with a dis
tinctiye feature and some partic-
uiar point of merit to recommend
it.
Prices are absolutely the lowest
for same grades OF goods.
The times., 1901-04-23
KILLED BY BOXERS.
Report Of Number OF Lives Lost In
Missionaries Families.

The Secretary OF State has received d
report prepared by Rev. J. b. Stevenson.
OF the Chinese Inland Mission, showing
the number of persons belonging TO Pro
testant missionary families who were
murdered in the Boxer troubles. The to-
tai is 1856 divided as follows:
British 20 adults, y children Swedish
40 adults. l6 children, and American, a
admits s children.
The times., 1901-04-23
TEMPORARY CLERKS TO GO.
Colonel Sanger Preparing to Reduce
the Department Force.

Colonel Sanger, Assistant Secretary of
War, is preparing to reduce the force of
clerks In the War Department. There are
many employees who We're taken on as
temporary during the Spanish war. and
who still retain their positions These
can easily be disposed Of, Colonel Sanger
thinks. without causing any vacancies in
the regular force.
a proposition under serious considera-
ton is the transfer to the regular classi-
fed service OF all the temporary employees
whose services are deemed necessary TO
the proper conduct OF the business of the
department. The investigation has in
view the general Improvement of the
clerical force and readjustment Of sala-
ries on the basis OF efficiency IL IS a big
job and will undoubtedly occupy much
time. There is considerable trepidation
among the clerks as to the outcome of the
investigation
The times., 1901-04-23
The Universal Food Chopper.

We offer new lot of the Universal
Food Chopper which is the most perfect
machine made. and supersedes the old
fashioned chopping bowl and knife. and
does the work better in a fraction OF tho
time Every modern kitchen requires Cns
of these for preparing most Of the favor
ite dishes.
This machine is Invaluable for making
croquettes. bread crumbs. potted meats.
patties. Welsh rarebit. cakes, chow chow.
potato cakes. etc. etc.
The former price of this chopper was
ST 50. but a recent purchase enables us to
offer il at the special price Of
The times., 1901-04-23
Their Salaries Held Id.

Henry Rechtin, disbursing clerk of the
Department of Justice, requested the
opinion of the Comptroller Of the Treas
ury as to whether he was authorized to
pay the salaries Of the officers Of the
newly constituted judicial district. to be
known as the Middle district OF Penusyl-
vania. In deciding the question Comp
troller Traceweu held that Mr. Rechtiu
was not authorized to pay the salaries OF
such officers, namely. judge, marshal, and
district attorney. until they had been con
iirmcd 10y the Senate.
The times., 1901-04-23
MusicaI Comedy mt the CoIumbia.

Manager Luckett of the Columbia
Theatre, has perfected arrangements for
the season of musical comedy that will be
inaugurated on Nav by an organization
that will undoubtedly prove 10 be one Of
the ablest of it's kind that has ever ap-
peared in Washington.
The first performance will be The Run
away Girl" with Paula Edwards in her
original part of Carmencita. Miss Edwards
will remain with the company during it's
local engagement, which will terminate
on June "A, when 1t will be transferred TO
Manhattan Beach for the rest of the sum-
mer. Another member of the organiZa-
ton who is we'll known to the theatre
goers of the Capital is Henry Norman.
basso Of considerable excellence, whose
most recent local appearances have been
with The French Maid, and early this
year with jefferson DeAngelis. EIgie
Bowen. who will be scailed as the young
woman who so sweetly sung the moon
light song in San Toy" VIII also be with
the Columbia company and appear in inn
pOrtant roles.
The second week Of the engagement win
be devoted 70 The Geisha,' while The
Circus Girl will be the bin for the fol-
lowing week. Two pieces that have never
before been presented in this city are
THE Greek Slave and Prince Pro
Tenn" which will be given during the
fourth and fifth weeks of the season, re-
spectfvely ''The Greek Slave" is by the
authors Of THE Geisha' and San Toy"
and is described as a particularly delight
fu production. Prince Pro Tenn is by
r A Barnet, who wrote 1872 Jack
and the Beanstalk." and numerous other
successful musical pieces. Pro Tenn Is
said to be one Of his cleverest products
and should prove one of the most attract
i've presentations Of the engagement.
Manager LuCkett has determined that
the prices for the season will range from
y cents to 81. and it is worthy of note
that these musical pieces have never
heretofore been given for less than the
regulation $50 charge. The original equip
Hents OF scenery and costumes viii be
brought to Washington, and there viii be
an orchestra of twenty pieces. The chorus
will number fifty. and the management
SAYS it will be one of the best collections
Of beauteous femininity that Washington
ians have ever gaZed upon.
The times., 1901-04-23
Arrival of General wood.

General Wood. the Military Governor Of
Cuba. is expected to arrive in New York
this morning, on the steamer MORO Cas-
tie. and viii come direct to Washington.
The Secretary Of War has been advised
that General Wood sailed at o'clock on
SATURDAY. lie will be here in time to
present the Cuban Commission. which
comes TO Washington by way Of Tampa
The times., 1901-04-23
Spring
Cleaning

You are made aware of the necessity
for cleansing your blood in the spring by
humors eruptions, and other outward
signs of impurity
or that dull headache, bilious pauseous,
nervous condition and that tired feeling
are due TO the same cause-weak. thin.
impure, tired blood.
Americas Greatest Spring Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t makes the blood rich and pure. cures
scrofula and salt rheum, gives a clear.
healthy complexion, good appetite. sweet
sleep. sound health
For cleansing the blood the best medi-
cine money can buy is
The times., 1901-04-23
ssnntor GnmhIe,s Missinn

Senator Gamble Of South Dakota is in
the city. lie is here TO see about the ap-
pointment of an internal revenue collec-
Tor for the internal revenue district of
North and South Dakota The two Da-
kotas were formerly attached to the Ne
braska district
The times., 1901-04-23
oUARTERMAsrER AT MANILA.
Lieut.. Col. {. F. Humphrey Assigned
to the Post From China

Lieut.. Col Charles f. Humphrey. Dep
uty Quartermaster General, now in China.
has been ordered to Manila TO make an
inspection of the quartermaster' depart
ment in the Philippines. and will assume
the duties Of Chief Quartermaster. reliev-
ing Major Miller, in July. The latter will
remain in Manila until he completes his
annual reDoTt
The times., 1901-04-23
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
This is the Wedding Day for q
Half Dozen Brides and GrOOms.
Admiral and Mrs. Benbnm Entertain
Their Son and His Finncee with
Their BRIDAL Attendants at Dinner
The Misses PreSton's Recital.

Admiral and Mrs. Benham entertained
at dinner last night in honor of their son,
Lieut. Henry X Benham. and Miss Eliza
beth Riley, whose marriage will occur at
St Thomas Church today at noon. Rev
Mr Aspinwall will perform the ceremony,
and Mr.. Robinson Riley will give his sis
ter away Miss Ida Riley, the brides sis
ter, will be her only attendant and Lieut.
A. H. Robertson will serve as best man.
The ushers are to be Capt. Richmond T.
Hobson, Lieut. CIeand Davis. Lieutenant
Basset, Lieutenant Mccormick. Lieuten-
ant Mccormick, Lieut. Mark Bristol, and
Lieutenant De Steiger. After the cere-
mony a wedding breakfast viii be served
at the residence of the brides mother, I
Iowa Circle.
The times., 1901-04-23
Colonel MichIer ImDroyinu,

Col. Francis Michler. L. S. A, Aide-de-
Camp to Lieutenant General Miles who
has been i'll at his home, 1927 Twentieth
Street is reported to be improving. His
condition is not regarded as dangerous.
The times., 1901-04-23
Hoods
Jdrsaparilld
1t is Peculiar to Itself.
1t is Peculiar to Itself.

especially novel. although the chorus is
displayed to much advantage in the clos
ing piece.
The olio portion of the programme is
excellent and Is given by James LeClair.
a comedian whose tramp specially is very
humorous; Joseph Mitchell and what he
is pleased TO term his company, after
the familiar vaudeville style, in The
Smart Set" a sketch that is very good.
the Esher sisters. buck and wing dancers
of considerable cIeverneSS. the Bohemian
trio. consisting of Billy Hart. Laura
Langdon. and Nellie Foster. and the Van
Cooks, musical comedians. Matinee daily.
The times., 1901-04-23
D. E. M'KINLEY CHOSEN.
To he Assistant District Attorney mt
Snn EranciScO.

The President has decided TO appoint
Duncan z. Mckinley. of California, As
sistant District Attorney at San Francis
co, upon the recommendation of Attorney
General Knox. Although his name would
indicate it. Mr. Mckinley is not related
TO the President.
The times., 1901-04-23
Sl.O0 complete,
with three sized cutters.

An excellent opportunity to obtain the
best chopper at the price usually asked
for the poorer makes.
Fifth floor.
The times., 1901-04-23

Field is a good Lavinia. In BERTHE Cecil
Mr. Ormonde has role which half the
leading men in the country are anxious
to play. Mr.. Ormonde could hardly have
wished for better part in which to close
the season than that of Beauty" and he
plays ii with Characteristic nonChaIance
and gives the role his customary sympa-
thetic touch John T. Sullivan does some
very clever work as the rascally de
Chateauroy and Charles Wyngates por-
trayal of Rake, Cecil s faithful servant.
is especially noteworthy. The role might
easily be played indiferently. but MIR
Wyngate succeeds in bringing it into
prominence by his skillful handling Rob
ert Rogers plays Lord Rockingham, and
though not as congenially cast as in
character parts he nevertheless gives an
earnest and clear conception. In the role
of the forger. Berkley Cecil. John DAILY
Murphy does excellent work and gives a
very consistent portrayal. Frederick Sui
livan scores one of the hits of the even
ing as the money lender, Baroni James
A, Mahoney is an excellent Claude de
Chaurelton.
Matinees will be given tomorrow and
Saturday and a large advance sale is re
ported for Saturday night. when the real
farewell of the winter season Will occur
The times., 1901-04-23
Chnse,s-PoIife Vaudeville.

Manager Chase's claims that the Pa
geant of Nations would prove to be one
of the most stupendous vaudeville acts
he has ever presented during his career
as caterer of this type of entertain
menf was fully realized at the two per-
formances yesterday when large audi
ences heartily applauded the gorgeous
pictures presented by two score of young
women handsomely costumed, and partic-
ipating in elaborate and intricate march
es, picturesque tableauX, and groupings
that indicated the artistic excellence of
the producer. The chief feature of the
offering is a parade of the different na-
tionalities in which the young women of
the company are appropriately garbed to
represent the countries of the world.
Other portions of the entertainment are
devoted tc a gypsy scarf dance and a red
hussar drill, in which the entire aggre-
CATION of youthful beauty is engaged.
1t is easy TO understand the success of
the pageant in the other cities in which
it has been presented, and it is also
matter of certainty that this same sue
cess will be duplicated at the Grand dur
ing this week and next as Manag ger Chase
believes the amusement loving people Of
Washington will desire to<%Jitness the
performance for a second time. Its equal
III comprehepsiYenesS, elaboratenesS, mag
nifcence, and numerical strength has
never before been displayed on a vaude-
vile stage. and is not likely to be seen
again very soon, as the act Is obviously
too expensive for the average vaudeville
theatre.
AS if ne were not giving his patrons
enough in the pageant, Mr.. Chase has
provided undoubtedly what is the best
company of operate artists that have
ever graced vaudeville, and in Avery Stra-
kosch. Payne Clarke Amelia Fields, and
Daniel Camtori local theatregOers will
find excellent singers, whose interpreta-
tions of grand opera. are as good as the
more pretentious offerings witnessed in
the higher priced theatres of the coun-
try. The scenic investure is handsome,
while the costumng is the same as in
the regular productions. The audiences
yesterday went into ecstacies over the su-
perb singing of these four most capable
artists in selections from II Trovatore'
and the quartette from 'Rigoetto."
Willis p. Sweatman, an entertaining
minstrel monOlOgist. tells some good
stories in his own inimitabIe manner and
gets many hearty laughs and Crolius and
St Alva score well in a comedy creation
called The Silent Woman. The Irene
MaclIey trio in a singing and dancing turn
and the Biograph with fifteen new and
interesting views, round out what is an
unusually good programme. Matinee daily.
The times., 1901-04-23

The Misses Preston. who achieved so
artistic a success at the entertainment
given by them last year at the British En-
bassy. again appeared here yesterday af-
ternoon at o clock. when they both sang
and danced before fashionable audience
at Rauschers at 4 o'clock.