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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

CAPTAIN LETTARBLAIR" AT THE
LAFAYETTE THEATER.-The fine COM
ely Of dainty sentiment. Captain Lettar-
blair. used with such great success some
seasons ago by Z. H Sothern, will be pre-
scented by the Lafayette Square stock com
pany all of next week. with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees The
play Is by Miss Marguerite Merington,
authoress Of many successful comedies
and though light in character and fragile
I'm plot, II IS nevertheless a well-knit and
thoroughly entertaining comedy, with
enough plot TO hold the scenes together
and a love story Of absorbing interest Some
OF the most amusing Incidents ever intro
duced into a modern comedy are found in
Captain Iettarblair.' and In producing the
play the Lafayette management believes
that II viii please everyone, young and old
There is no better form OF entertainment
than pretty love comedy daintily told
and acted as the Lafayette players are
sure TO act II. Edwin Arden will. of
course. be the Captain LettarbIair Miss
Minnie Radcliffe will be the Fanny Had
den. the role created In the original pro-
duction by Miss Virginia Harmed Thomas
l. Coleman will be the rival OF Lettarblair
for the hand OF Miss Fanny and Myron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
EXCURSIONS,

tomorrow the Randall propeller steamer
Esteile Randall will make the first Of this
seasons Sunday trips to Chapel Point She
Will leave her wharf, foot of 7th street at
8 am. and will reach the Point about
o'clock. There good bathing can be had
and the fishing and grabbing are among
the finest on the river. The old ST. Thomas
Church on the hill above the hotel is
well worth visit. The steamer will reach
nome on her return trip about 10 pm
Commencing Monday the Randall line
steamer I. " Arrowsmith will begin her
tri-weekly trips to the lower Potomac leav-
days, and making the landings at Colonial
Beach. Colton's, Piney Point ST. Georges
Island and in the COan, Yeocomico WI
comlco rivers and Smiths creek Saturday
evenings she will make a special trip, leaV-
ing here at q p. m. for Colonial Beach COL
toms. st. Georges Island. Piney Point and
Smiths creek, and will reach home on her
return trip Sunday night These are
delightful two-day outings. The best of
meals and comfortable staterooms can be
had on the steamer.
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith goes to
Colonial Beach tomorrow. The Beach is
about seventy-five miles from Washington
and going and returning about nine and a
half hours are taken. During the greater
part of this time the steamer is on salt
water, and the trip is a delightful one
Tomorrow the Arrowsmith will leave River
View wharf, foot 7th street, at am and
VIII stop at Alexandria only. Several hours
will be given at the Beach to enjoy its
many pleasures, and the steamer will reach
home on her return trip about 10 o'clock
No matter how hot it may be In town. a
cool breeze can always be found at River
View, and hundreds of the business men
of the city go there each Sunday. Those
who are fond of music enjoy the con-
certs by the River View orchestra under
the leadership of Prof. Arth. and the new
twentieth century amusements. The little
river. the Tom Thumb railway, the cleo
trio launches on the pleasure canal and all
the others will be ready to aid the visi-
tor in having a good time. Three trips will
be made to the View by the steamer Sam
uel ]. Pentz. leaving her wharf here at
IL am, 2:45 and 6:15 pm. The return
trips will be made at 1. 8, 7:3O and $50 p.m
The attractions at Marshall Hall tomor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
Aside.


William Sloan will not star next season,
but will stick to the COhanS.
Florence Rockwell will continue as Henry
Miller's leading lady next season.
William Courtleigh has succeeded Arthur
Hoops in the cast OF Lorna Doone."
Charles Frohman denies that he is to
manage Alice Nielsen next season. and
Frank Perley says he doesn't want to.
Vincent Serrano has been engaged for the
leading roles in support of Elsie De Wolfe
next season.
season, bringing forward a sketch about
the LIST of September.
Richard Lovelace." written by Lawrence
Irving. a son of Sir Henry, will be e. il.
Sothern's chief play next season
Kathryn Kidder may produce Madame
Sans Gene" next season. with Augustus
Cook playing his old role of Napoleon.
w. B. Watson, the burlesque manager,
will entirely rebuild his Lynn theater, which
was recently destroyed by fire
George c. Boniface. jr will probably star
next season in The Gay Mr.. GoldStein D."
Henry Greenwall will be the directing man.
ager
NdluS, WHO recently cOUCIuUeQ
ten months engagement at the New York
Theater, has had her time extended indefi-
nitely at the same house
John Brown. well-known subordinate
actor. who has been with Nat Goodwin for
the past ten years, recently died In New
York of consumption.
Edgar L. Davenport made his debut in
vaudeville last week and scored big hit
in one-act piece entitled Just a Man"
He was supported by Polly StockwelI
Alice Marble. a daughter of the late Ed
win Marble. and recently in ''F1oredora, %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
= adding.

From the Philadelphia Press
Tess-"Mr. Newman asked Nav ,f she
didn't think you had a pretty figure"
Jess-"And what did May sayY'
Tess-"She said. NO. but she makes I'D
for it, a" Nf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
EXCURSIONS, ETC.
WHERE TO GO ON THE 4TH-
Chesapeake Bay, West River and
ANNAPOLIS Harbor.

The finest excursion Washingtonians can take
Trains leave b. & o. station at 9:f0 am to
Chatauqua Beach, thence by beautiful steamer
Emma Giles for delightful sail salt water
Music. dancing and good time in general.
Tickets to Chautauqua. 5oc.-and only DC extra
for I-hour sail on the Bay. Meals on steamer SOC
je29-4t u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Dan Days piece for next season will deal
with the west, and as cowboy the elon-
gated comedian will have many opportunl-
ties to create laughter along new lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

John Dunsmore, who was the leading bas
so with the Bostonians last season, vii
play the part of Charles the Bold in "Prin'
cess Chic next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Helen Byron will be the leading support
of Jefferson De Angels in "A Royal Rogue
next season. She had the leading role in
The Female Drummer last season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Henry E. Dixey is slated to play the part
of Sir Joseph Porter in a big revival OF
"Pinafore' at Manhattan Beach the latter
part Of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Her Pertinent Question:
From the Chicago Post
NO flirting will be permitted" announced
the professor.
What" cried the startled and incredu-
louS coed. why, what are we here for?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Ada Henry, the well-known burlesque ac
tress, is reported to have sued a wealthy
Long Island gentleman for breach OF prom
Use, claiming $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
Claxton and Frank Milstach have accer

ed play by Marion Short and Pauline
tneips; called Sweet Clover" for Miss
Adelaide Thurston's use next season The
season opens at Norfolk September %
Inc authoresses are not entirely unknown
as drainatlsts. They have written several
one-act plays. and Miss Phelps has done
considerable literary work for magazines
The play is comedy drama in four acts.
ana, ike the title, is redolent with sweet
ness, but 1t is not a hayseed drama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

has been engaged to play the part of Lena
in Arizona" next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Robert MantelI has decided to open his
season with Hamlet" as he believes the
people want Shakespeare. He was con-
sidered one of the best ten years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

In addition to losing heavily In her Lon
don theatrical venture. Mrs Langtry has
decided to sell her racing stable and will
probably retire for year or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
Ericsson Line Excursions"

Attractive Water Route from Baltimore
'Thrkngh the canal TO Philadelphia" Fare from
Washington by Il. & o. to Baltimore. thence by
ERICSSON Line to Philadelphia $40; round
trip. "a. Round trip, returning all rail from Phil
adeptia Oh. & o., Sc. Steamers sail daily except
Sundfy at pm. Day Boat, Monday. Wednesday
and friday. 7:3o an. Tickets to Philadelphia on
sale II Washington at b. q o. ticket Offices Tick
cts fsr sale in Baltimore Office only 10 Atlantic
City tCape May. Asbury Park, Ocean Grove Long
Branfa, New York, Albany, Troy and points north.
Writd for guide of the route and great fishing
grourtis at Betterton TO CLARENCE SHRIVHIt
@. Pf A, 20i Light St. Baltimore. Nd. jels-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Edna Wallace Hopper's speedy trip across
the states to the Pacific coast was without
avail. as her mother. Mrs. Dunsmuir died
just before she arrived in San Francisco
Mrs Hopper was completely Frustrated by
the shock. Mrs. Dunsmur left but two di-
rect heirs Mrs. Hopper and her brother
The estate is estimated to be worth a round
million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Francis ]. ONeil, who is well known in
this city on account of his connection with
the Post, has drifted once more back to the
newspaper business, having accepted DO
sltfon as feature editor on the PhiIadelnhia
North American. Mr.. O'Neil was in ad-
vance of Henrietta Crossman last season
ana IN previous years travelled ahead Of
John Drew and others of Charles Froh
mans attractions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

The x-ray revealed the fact that one of
the small bones in Nina Farrington's right
foot was broken and serious operation
will have to be performed. Miss Earring
ton but recently had to leave the cast of
the kings Carnival now playing in New
York. ON account of the injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Eleanor Merron's latest play, I'm Love,
had it's first presentation in Philadelphia
last Monday night, and it is said was en-
Enthusiastically received Miss Merton ap-
peared in one of the chief roles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
EXCURSIONS, ETC.
SOC Chautauqma Beach Csc

Formerly Bay Ridge. NOW OPEN
The moral and most attractive resort on Chesa-
peake bay Best bathing, grabbing, fishing, music,
amuserents, field and aquatic sports. Trains, b. 4
o., $40 am, 4:30 pm Sundays, 9:10 am. las
pm. Leave Beach $50 an. 1880 and 9:10 pm
Round trip. 50c.; Is days, 75c.; children. half
fare.
THE FREE CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM
Begins Sunday with appropriate sermon by
the chancellor Rev. c. c. Mclean, DID,; 7:45,
vesper service and Marine Orchestra. Week days,
$3.50 and 7:45. free entertainments The southern
singer, Mrs. r. V. Cutter, sings Sunday and Mon
day. je2S-10,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

The Shubert Brothers. who control the
Herald Square Theater, several houses in
Syracuse, Rochester and Utica and also
couple road companies, have closed a lease
on the Apollo Theater London, and will
run the place in connection with their other
enterpriSeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Wilton Lackaye will only give James X.
Hackett start in his new play, being with
him four weeks, when he will assume stel-
lar roles himself under William Brady 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Max Hirshfield who produced THE Girl
From Up There" and accompanied the
piece to London to see 1t presented proper
ly, has signed with Frank Perley as musi-
cal director of THE Chaperones."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Rose Coghlan came out in a statement
last Saturday denying that she intended to
get a divorce from her husband, John L.
Sullivan Many rumors brought about the
statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Anita Hendrie, well remembered In anna
teur circles. has won decided success on
the professional stage She is now a mem
Der of Proctor's stock company and has
received warm praise for her work, partic-
ularly in the parts of Josephine in IAN the
Comforts of Home" and Helen Griffin in
'NiObe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

John Brown. a wellzknown subordinate
actor. who has been with Nat Goodwin for
the past ten years. recently died In New
York of consumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

William Sloan will not star next season.
but will stick to the CohanS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Creston Clarke is the latest star to an
ncunce a production of Don Caesar de
Bazan." James X. Hackett will play Don
Caesars Return" and William Faversham' 8
play, "A Royal Rival" is derived from it..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Edgar L. Davenport made his debut in
vaudeville last week and scored big hit
in one-act piece entitled Just a Man"
He was supported by Polly StockwelI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29
Thh Weems Steamboat Co..

re't| phone zs ssA STREET WHARF ,sr-ss.u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Howard Kyle, playing Nathan Hale
believes he beat the record In his season
just closed. He was in twenty-seven states,
10S cities, he played 209 times and 1900
miles were travelled over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Emma Carus, who recently concluded a
ten months engagement at the New York
Theater, has had her time extended indeti-
nitely at the same house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Two Little Migrants" Edward c.
Whites highly successful scenic drama
will make its first tour to the Pacific
coast next spring. Miss Neva Harrison
and Miss Ray Scott will play Fan-Fan and
Claude, the Two Migrants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Alice Marble. a daughter of the late Ed
win Marble. and recently in ''F1orsdora %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Cornelius Gardner, we'll known in this
city, who was business manager for the
Frank Daniels company for two years. has
become the New York correspondent of
Chicago paper and will cease theatrical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

The new comic opera, "The Gay Cadet"
with Phyllis Rankin in the title role, was
produced for the first time last Monday
night in Birmingham, England Both opera
and star are reported to have made big
hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Season before last Stuart Robson Is re-
ported to have cleared but $1,000. Last sea-
son. under a change of management, Mr..
RObson's bank account was increased just
So, 0O9 There must be something In good
management after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

George c. Boniface, jr.. will probably star
next season in 1.-The Gay Mr.. Goldstein. -
Henry Greenwan will be the directing man.
ager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Frank Daniels has secured a new piece
for next season, contracts to that effect
having been signed last week. 1t is r. A.
Barnet's latest work. Miss Simplicity"
and the leading role is reported to At the
little comedian very nicely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Vincent Serrano has been engaged for the
leading roles in support of Elsie De Wolfe
next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-29

Jules Murray, the manager of Frederick
the Great" for 5000. alleging a broken con-
tract. After hearing the evidence the jury
wanted to give Mr.. Dallas 81, 800 extra com
pensation. but the judge said nay.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25
Queen MarGherita's sad Relics.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.)


Rome, Jan THE Queen Mother Of
Italy has had in these DAYS a reopenine Of
the wounds of last July. which the minis
tiers Of her sons Government would have
given much 10 save her. 4 few DAYS ago
the Minister Of Justice received from Mi-
Ian the documents il connection with the
trial Of Bresci and the bullet that caused
the death Of the late King In the course
Of conversation the minister mentioned the
fact 70 the Marchioness Villamarina. chief
lady N waiting 20 Queen Margherita who.
IN her turn. informed her royal mistress.
Queen Margherita al once said that the
minister was TO bring her the bullet an
pointing day for the audience. The min
lister consulted the Premier and his other
colleagues IN office. who expressed the
strong opinion that IL was a pity to re-
awaken The grief Of the Queen and that ev-
erything should be done to avoid the audi
ence- However. the royal widow insisted
so strongly that the cabinet was Obliged
to give way, and the sppointmen was kept.
Queen MaTgheFita as soon as the audi
ence was over. went at once to the chapel
which she has Installed in the Palazzo
AargheTf+a as her new home has been
rechristened and deposited the fatal bull
let still encrusted with the blood Of the
victim IN a cedar box specially made TO
hold the coat and blood-stafDed shirt worn
by her husband on the fatal evening. This
box is deposited at onoL<ide OF the chapel,
under magnificent picture OF the late
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25
WEAK NERVES
MADE STRONG !
SpGCkS Before the Eyes
Dizziness Nervous
Exhaustion.

From overUork. worry or othc. causes men
ard women use themselves up, strength and
complete collapse takes place. 1t Is for just
such cases a. this that Old Dr. Haiiock's Won
derful Electric Pills are made They cure the
most obstinate cases OF nervous pro~traton, nerv-
Gus exhaustion specbs before the eyes. trembling,
nervous insomnia nervous headache. hutterlng OF
the heart. nervous spells in which you surely
think you are going 10 die. paralysis, selatIca'
ST, Eitus' dance, tired in the morning as
when you went to he'd and ali troubles.
Old Dr. H2ilock's Wonderful Electric Pills for
Weak. WORKOUT, Nervous People restore the nerve
centres, and make new, rich blood giving a rosy
cheek for the pale, bloodess face, stimulate the
ambition. and restore the confidence in ones self
Sold at drug stores, 81 per box; boxes, SUI
fcieHt to cure most Obstinate cases, So and by
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Washington, sent direct from laboratory, pre-
paid. on receipt Of price
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Sensational ad-
vances in all OF the steel industrial
stocks which II IS believed viii be taken
over in the pending amalgamation Of
those properties we're the features OF the
dealings in the early Stock Market this
morning. These advances ranged from ,
to points in the stocks IN question. in
which instances the dealings were in
enormous volume
Some OF the newspapers this morning
printed what purported to be details of
the amalgamation. and this accounted for
the noteworthy tendencies referred to.
The subsequent fluctuations in these
stocks were exceedingly wide. owing per
haps to the absence of any definite con-
frmation of this mornings statement
The general market was likewise strong
and active being favorabIy Influenced by
the advance in American stocks in the
London market and also by the improving
exhibit of the banks in their statement
last Saturday St Paul and Northern Pa
cifc were particularly strong anad active
as were the Southern Railway issues
Southern Pacific and Pennsylvania. The
local traction shares likewise scored ma
TeTiat advances IN the carry dSaiilsS
As was TO be expected after such q wild
opening. the subsequent dealings were
marked By no little feverishness, but a
very strong undertone continued 10 be
shown.
American Smelling was an exception 10
The general tendency of the industrial
quarter in a sharp initial decline Pacific
Mail was weak also
Sugar Refining vas actively dealt in at
higher prices. the dealings in this in
stance being influenced by the notion that
some advance might be ordered IN the rate
Of dividend 10 be acted on shortly
London houses were large buyers il this
market upon the opening OF bushes With
the exception Of the noted circumstances
little of Importance tTansp!red over the
pratracted suspension OF business.
OF all the steel stocks the one which
Euctuated most violently was American
Tin Plate. On small sales il recorded Z
running opening from IS to 20, after clos
ing al 81 on Friday or an extreme gain 0.
S points Dealings became larger and OF
one point fluctuations between sales HI
Plate advanced 10 -. dropped with great
rapidity TO II and at fifteen minutes after
10 was again selling at II and still soar
ing upward Not in many months have
fluctuations OF this character been record
ed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25
New York Cotton Market.
One Dollar IA Drink.
(From The Cincinnati Enquirer

(From The Cincinnati Enquircr-)
Early one morning during the latter
part of the past week Druggist J. w Yes
ter. at Fifth and Broadway was awakened
by loud ring al his night bell. Fester
rubbered out Of the second-story window
and saw two men wildly waving what
seemed TO be prescription blanks, SO he
hastily dOnned his clothes. descended 10
the store, turned on the lights, and opened
up. He was mad all the way through
when he saw that each piece Of paper con-
tanned the following sentence. "One por-
ton OF whisky, and was signed by Dr.. Al
K. Holl- He saw that one of the men held
& bill in his hand, and thought struck
him He said
4 do not know this physician, Dr. Al X
HolI, but If you are really sick I can fill
the prescription.
The men, who wanted a drink badly. pro
tested that they were sick, and were each
given a drink Vester took the prescrip-
tions and the 81 bill and calmly rang up
81 on the cash register.
What" yelled the men in chorus.
Amt there no changer"
Nope" answered Vester. 81 always
charge 81 apiece for filling Dr. Hollis pre-
scriptions after closing-up- time"
And ne turned Out the lights and closed
up the store
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D. C.,
1901 the lease OF the fish wharf IN the city Of
Washington viii be sold by public auction, for the
term Of one year from March !, 1901 IT 3 O'Clock
O. n. on B St. between It'll and 9Th sIs in front
OF the fish stalls Of tle (Center) Washington
Market, all nights or privileges granted OF al
lowed by the laws Of the corporation Of Washing
ton, 10 establish wharves or docks for the land
ing cleaning and safe Of fish IN the city OF Wash
ington and no wharf or dock shall be deemed
eligible unless situated at some point on the north
side OF the Potomac River and Eastern branch
between nth 81. east and nth 81. west Terms
$1,000 be paid the day CT sale and the resi-
due to be paid within five days from the day OF
81 G By order Of the Board OF Commissioners OF
the D. G HENRY B. Z MCFARLAND JOHN
y. ROSS LANSING Il. BEACH, Commissioners,
D c. eIS-IGt exS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-25

King, tcSether with one. OF his swords and
a helmet. ~
The King has gone as far as possible,
without offen1ing the just grief Of his
mother, to induce her Il give him thezc
sad relics, saying that he will keep them
sacred as she would, but so far with no
success. It is considered bad for the
health OF Queen Marghcrita to brood over
the death Of her Husband. and to spend
as much time as she does praying in the
chapel. However. at present nothing can
be done, hut it is hoped that, the first
year OF mourning over. she viii allow her
self little more distraction