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The Washington times., 1903-02-26
:. :. COMING TO THE THEATERS :. ::

in Europe. and the present series Is the
direct result Of these European wander
ings. The subjects of the FIVE lectures
TO be given here are Portugal. the Land
Of LONELINESS. - Denmark Through
Hamlet's Country in a Motor Car;
Sweden: The Capital. the Country, and
the Canals" Norway l. The Great
FjoTds," and Norway II: The Land of
the Midnight sun" the entire series
bearing the comprehensive title. From
Gibraltar to the North Cape" These
lectures are to be given in the above
order. and. as heretofore, viii be mag
nificently illustrated with colored
stereOpticon views. moving colored
panoramas "a novel feature in colored il
lustrations). and an unusually fine col
lection of motion pictures, all OF which
are from negatives made by Mr.. Holmes
and his assistant. oscar Bennett Depue.
last summer. In the cities OF the West.
from Chicago to the Pacific Coast. this
series has proved the most successful.
artisticaIly and financially. Of any yet
given by Mr.. Holmes.
The Washington series viii be given
on five successive Tuesday afternoons at
AIS o'clock az the Columbia Theater.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
DEFECTS FOUND IN
THE NEW MILITIA LAW
No Provision Made for the Enlistment
Of Mer.

The War Department has discovered
what are believed to be serious defects
in the law recently passed by Congress
which provides for the reorganization OF
the militia. The law fails 10 make any
provision for the enlistment OF men. but
IL is believed that this defect can be
cured through the Interpretation of the
judicial officers Of the War Department.
Until such an Interpretation Is hal
from the Judge Advocate General. IL Is
not likely that the War Department will
attempt 10 carry out the provisions OF
the act further than TO equip the militia
with modern rifles. The bill as ap-
proved by the War Department prOvid-
ed for the creation OF a reserve force OF
100. 900 men, who had seen military SER
vice, and might be called upon by the
President In case OF emergency.
Congress failed to accept this prOvi-
sion, but retained a provision for the Gre
alton of a list OF men with military
experience who would make acceptable
officers for a reserve force. The depart
ment is flooded with applications from
men who desire to secure place on this
list. but there is some doubt as TO the
advisability OF making such list when
there is no provision for the reserve
force.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Washington Symphony Orchestra.

The next concert of the Washington
symphony Orchestra will take place on
March 10. at AIS o'clock. at the Ma
t.oEal Theater. Nine. Fanny Bloomfield
Zeisler viii be the soloist. As this is
the first appearance Of Nine. Zeisler in
this city in some years, it is expected
that the next recital of the symphony
VIII attract an even larger attendance
than that of the last concert. which gave
most gratifying results. both financially
and artistically. Two evils have been
most happily remedied. namely. the
length of the program and the noisy en-
trance OF late Corners. a strict rule having
been made in behalf of music lovers who
and who we're heretofore compelled to
arrive in time for the opening numbers.
listen to the discOrdant noise Of bang
ing seats. The provision for keeping
the doors closed during each number is
an excellent one, and will be rigidly en-
forced at all ensuing enga gements of this
organization
The orchestra rehearscs several times
a week under the direction of Mr.. De
Koven, aid with each rehearsal con-
times TO display marked Improvement.
The musicians are acquiring greater
confidence In their ability to place the
organization III the highest position, and
this feeling eSerts a beneficial influence
in the playing of each member OF the or
Chcstra-
Nine. Bloomfield-Z eisler has been Civ
ing a series of concerts throughout the
country. and has everywhere captivated
her audiences by her magnificent play
ing New York critics agreed that she has
no superior among women pianists. In
New York they call her the "tempera-
mental pianist" She plays with an ir-
resistible dash and energy, and her
emotions are plainly evident in her
work. She displays brilliancy OF tech
nique. and most delicious poetical ex-
| preston.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Chase's-POlite vaudeville.

Chase's Theater will reopen Monday
afternoon. when a varied list OF special
ties is to be presented. headed by
Ellie Fay, the American Coincidence.
who has just returned from London and
the Continent. where she was consid-
cred revelation OF bizarre Western
feminity. Miss Fay will be seen in The
Belle of Avenue A. which takes its
name from the noted song. John T
Thorne and Grace Carleton. accounted
representative comedians in vaudeville
VIII introduce themselves in the nirth-
stirring farce. The Lady in the Cab
Europe's monopoly OF startling per-
formers will be evidenced by the Four
Lukens. Wilfred Clarke will present In
the BiOgraph. in which he will be as
ISOLATED with Misses Theo Carew and
Spinnay and Mr.. Vernon Klein. OFT
Brothers, and Nickerson. the clever
musical artists; Agnes Mahr. the
premiere danseuse eccentrique from the
Folies Marigny. Paris: Ada ArnoIdson.
the Swedish nightingale. and Venetian
motion views form the remainder.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Empire-Bijou Stock Company.

Next week the Bijou stock company
will present at the Empire their lat
est burIesque. "A Midnight Social" 1t
viii be the most Dretentious undertake
ing that has been attempted by the new
organization. and will enlist the whole
strength Of the company which VIII
number forty young women. and a corps
OF comedians. 4 number OF newcomers
will be seen in the ranks or the organi-
zation. among them Erne Phelps. Dora
Cullen. Clara Higgins. and May Esher.
All the old favorites will remain Vera
King has become regular member OF
the company. Manager Schlesinger
states that the living pictures, which
were to have been shown this week. we're
necessarily postponed, but that they will
be a feature of next weeks perform
ance- A number OF high-class acts have
been engaged TO appear in the olio.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
MISUNDERSTANDING Mansfield.

The Mansfield sale OF seats opened
this morning. \ special train will bring
the star, his company and equipment
for the presentation OF Julius Caesar"
AT the National next week. The stage
will be cleared OF everything but the
drop curtain. Even the lighting ap-
paratus is carried Munifcent and
massive as is this production. admiring
critics nevertheless declare that it is
the remarkable acting of Mansfield, as
Brutus. especially at the end OF the
play in the quarrel scene with Cassius.
the encounter with the ghost OF Julius
Caesar. and the-death of Brutus, which
inspires the audience to its greatest en-
thusiasm and leaves the deepest i'm
preston on the memory. The manage
ment wish il understood that each of
the nine settings will be used. and all
the elaborate paraphcrnalia which dis
tinguishes this production OF Julius
Caesar Nearly 800 people are en-
ployod in the production. The curtain
viii rise each evening puncually at
7:45. and carriages may be ordered for
II O'Clock. Il is expected that the finest
series OF audiences that Washington can
summon will greet the celebrated actor
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
cOlumbia-Lulu Glaser in dolly Var

uEu-
Lulu Chaser. IN STANCE a. Edwards
successful comic opera Dolly Warden"
returns 70 the Columbia Theater for
weeks engagement Monday evening.
Miss CHASER was seen in this city at
almost the beginning Of her starring
tour year ago. Her instant and pro-
nOunced success at that time has been
duplicated wherever she has presented
her delightful opera Miss Chaser is
the only light opera prima donna on
our stage today. Before she became
q star she supported Francis Wilson in
many of his successes of recent years.
and the influence OF his association is
apparent. Stars are not as a rule.
made in a dsy, but this actress with
the voice OF bird and the kind of
comedy that suggests Lolita OF a gene
ration ago. tripped lightly into the
dignity Of such a position without the
least trouble, and just as though it
was tho most natural thing in the
world. The period of the opera is 1890
Queen Anne, whose reign was ended by
death a few years previously. left her
artistic impress on the time. and the
fashions she cultivated in the arts. dress
and etiquette were still in vogue when
George came over from Hanover TO
reign on the English throne Louis XIV
was King OF France. The influence OF
the brilliancy and splendor Of the court
of the beau King of France was also
beginning TO show its effect upon the
cOstuming OF the British court Prob
ably never before OF since has the Eng
fish court been so beautifully and ar
tisticallly dressed as at that time The
suitable reproduction upon the stage OF
such raiment would offer an obstacle
that to many managers would appear
insurmountable. F. c. Whitney. how
ever. has spared no expense IN order
that such an end be attained. and his
success is so emphatic that II can
truthfully be said that Dolly Warden
is the most artistically beautiful pro-
duction OF comic opera on our stage
today.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Woodworking Contracts Granted.

w. II. Dyer. of Thirteenth and c
Streets. has been awarded the contracts
TOR furnishing the mill work on the
Rock Hill School. at Rock Hill, and the
Good Hope School, situated at Good
Hope. d. G..
The Washington Woodworking Com
pany has the following contracts from
local contractors:
Residence for DR.. Charles Richard
son. awarded by ". p. Lipscomb.
J. A. Chisholms residence. awarded
by c. A. Langley.
The District schOolhouse. being built
at Twelfth and y Streets, by Gleeson &
Humphrey.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
A $4,000 Residence.

c. A. Langley has begun one OF the
handsomest residences in the Northwest
ern section for J. a. Chisholm. 1t viii!
be situated at 1923 Eighteenth Street. and
will consist OF five stories and cellar.
Marble will be used up to the second
story and Roman bricks from this point
to the roof. with white marble trim
mings and architraves The interior
trimmings for the first and second floors
viii be cabinet quartered oak. The cost
of the residence. exclusive of ground. is
to be 1000. HornbIower & Marshall
are the architects.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Lafayette-Pike Stock Company il
an the Palace CT the King"

Next week tho Pike Theater Company
will begin the second week OF its stay
at the lafayette opera House. present
ing for the first time at popular prices
r. Marion CrOwford's romantic play.
In the Palace Of the King" This play
has been offered here only once before.
when Viola Aliens company presented
IL at high prices. The pike company has
secured from Miss Aliens managers the
original costumes and scenery used dur
ing the run OF the play in New York,
and will present the players in this en-
ylronment The Pike company has made
an unqualified hit in Washington, and
the second week will doubtless see a
continuation OF the big business done
this week by THE Climbers" special
Thursday matinee. I'm addition to the
regular Wednesday and Saturday after
noon performances. is announced IN
the Palace OF the King is one or The
strongest Of recent romantic comedy
dramas and It's first Introduction al
popular prices should be Of interest to
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Additional Space for Hecht g. Co.

John McGregor has closed the con-
tracts and will begin work at once on
a 1ve-stOry business building, at 517
Seventh Street northwest. TO be of steel
and brick, and the entire front of plate
glass. The building will be occupied by
Hecht & Co
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Academy-"McFadden's Row of Flats. /"

Next week "McFadden's Row OF Flats.
will be presented al the Academy. The
songs and music are OF the latest. The
dancing unique. the company is com
posed Of some OF the best-known enter
tainers in the comedy line. among whom
are the well-knOwn Irish comedian. Ar
thur Whitelaw; the singing and dancing
soubrette. Mae Phelps the character
actress. Mae Donohue; Harry CrandaII.
Bobbie Ralston. and Jerry Sullivan as
the yellow Kids: the Exposition Four.
William Patton. James Brady. Woodruff
and Newton Alexander. w. H. Mack.
Harry Lane. Miss Libbie Hart. Miss
Dora Price. snd a chorus OF sweet
singers
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Observation-Disclosures Burlesque.

The Transatlantic Burlesquers will
come to the Lyceum Theater next week
The chorus is responsible for some orig
iTal songs and evolutions held worthy
OF the name musical operetta." The
Trans Atlantics arc said 20 carry one
Of the best scenic equipments and one
Of the best beyies of players that this
popular house has seen in some time.
she first part OF the performance in
PRODUCES the olio. in which some capa-
BILE vaudeville players appear.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
BoWDOIN ALUMNI WILL
HAVE A BANQUET

Chief Justice Fuller Will preside at
the annual banquet Of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION OF Bowdoin College. to be held
at the Raleigh Hotel tomorrow night.
President William De Witt Hyde. SEN
ator Frye and other Senators and Rep
resentatives win address the associa-
ton. and il is expected A. ]. Boardman.
president OF the United Gas Company
and member of the boat crew OF 70.
will also speak
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
A North" Exchange.

The same contractor will construct for
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company a four story office building at
the corner of Nineteenth and r Streets.
The structure will be freproof and forty
feet wide by 14O feet deep. 1t will be
called the north office"
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
WILL OF IL. M. CURRY.

The will Of the late J. l. NJ. Curry
was yesterday fled for probate Il is
dated December IS, 1887. and was made
while the testator was at Madrid. Spain.
With the exception of a policy of life in
surance in favor of his children ne
leaves his estate to Mary W. Curry. his
wife
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

those who did not see the play when it
was presented here by Miss Allen. The
members OF the company have already
established themselves in favor and the
coming production Will show them -
new roles
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Addition to Trust Company Building.

Mr.. McGregor will build also a six
story addition 10 the American Security
and Trust Company building. on Fiji
teenth Street. between l. and NJ Streets.
constructed with the Terro-Concrete
Company's System of fireproofng.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

The retirement from active service of
the following named officers on the Iates
indicated after their names. respectively.
each OF them having served more than
forty years and having applied for re-
tirement. has been announced by the
Secretary OF War: Brig. Gen. Tully Mo
Crea, L. 5. a. February p. 1903; Brig.
Gen. Eli l.. Higgins. L. s A February
23 1903: Brig Gen. Greenleaf A Good
ale, L. s. A., February "a. 1908.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Burton Holmes Lectures at the Column
bia.
The Burton Holmes lectures. which
have grown rapidly in popular favor in
this city since the first appearance OF
this talented successor of John L. Stod-
dard, will begin a course Of lectures
here next Tuesday afternoon al the Co
lumbia Mr.. Holmes spent last summer
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Brig. Gen. John V Furey, recently
promoted from colonel in the Quarter
masters Department. was retired yes
terday. Born in New York. he began
his military career as a private in the
Eighty-fOurth New York Volunteer In
fantry in April. 1861. and served
throughout the civil war In January.
1867, he was appointed captain in the
regular Quartermaster's Department.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Action was taken yesterday by Secre-
tary Moody which prevents the addi-
tiOn of a new corps of officers to the
navy. The clerks employed by paymas-
tiers Joined in a petition to the Secre-
tary requesting that he support a pro-
vision to be added toNIhe naval appFo-
priation bill comforting upon them the
same pay and allowances that are re-
ceived by warrant officers, and permit
ting their retirement on account of age,
or after forty years service. The effect
OF this provision would be to give the
clerks an increase OF pay for long ser
vice. The plan was approved by Rear
Admiral Taylor chief OF the Bureau OF
Navigation, and Rear Admiral Kenny,
Paymaster General. Mr.. Moody. in his
letter on the subject. declared emphati-
cally that the department was opposed
10 any legislation which looks TO put
ting paymasters' clerks on the retired
list OF the navy. The Secretary believes
that the Government has TO pay suffi-
cient pensions under existing laws and
will not permit any increase by amend
ments TO the laws if he can help it.
/ The name Of Pentucket has been given
| to the steel naval tug. heretofore known
as No. s. now under construction at The
Boston navy yard. The name selected
/ by the Secretary OF the Navy is the
/ Indian name Of the site OF the city OF
/ Haverhill. Mass. the birthplace OF Sec
( rotary Moody.
/ Commander Seaton Schroeder will sue
I coed Capt. c. D. Sigsbee as CHIEF OF the
| Bureau OF Naval Intelligence. This is
/ the understanding Ia naval circles.
! Commander Schroeder is now returning
/ from the Island Of Guam, where he HIS
( served since 1900 as its naval governor.
He was appointed 10 the service from
South Carolina in 1864
Rear Admiral Endicott chief of the
/ Bureau Of Yards and Docks. has awarded
/ to the Snare & Triest Company. OF New
! York. the contracts for constructing the
machine shops at the League Island
navy yard for the Bureau Of Steam En-
/ cheering The contract cost is $500, 900.
] There were five bidders.
I The trial OF the monitor Florida has
I been set Tor March II.
J The following orders have been issued
( from the Navy Department:
Surgeon Z. II. MarsteIler. detached
duty with recruiting party No 1, etc,
TO Panther. via Raleigh; Lieut.. A f.
( Kalbach. resignation accepted. 10 take
effect this date. Warrant Machinist J.
/ W Clark when discharged treatment
naval hospital. New York city. TO
/. Columbia Paymaster's Clerk E. NJ.
Gaines. appointment dated February 49,.
1903. for duty on board Panther. re
1 voked.
The following movements OF vessels
have been reported 10 the Bureau Of
/ Navigation.
/ Arrived: Monterey at HongkOng, Ian
f caster at Yorktown Prairie at Key
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
NOTES OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.

West, Olympia at san Juan. Hancock
at New York navy yard Oregon at
WoOsung, Albany at Ponta del Cada.
Sailed, Monterey. from Canton for
Hcngkong; Lancaster, from Lambert
Point for Yorktown: Hancock. from
TompkinsviIIe for New York navy yard .
Leonidas. from Norfolk for Pensacola:
Chicago. Cincinnati. and Machias, from
Algiers for Messina.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
Rudolph West & Co. in New Home.

Rudolph West & Co. dealers in build
ors' hardware. have moved TO their new
store at 1882 New York Avenue. and
recently finished by Prescott & Co. the
contractors.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Jesse Cook is tearing down a brick
building preparatory TO building two
story addition and adding another story
to the present house at 1892 Fourteenth
Street
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
DEANS SI.75 GLASSES.

500 pairs q 1O-yesr guarantee Eye Glasses
ard Spectacles, to be closed out - make room
for spring stock. AZ Sis including best lenses
Regular $50 values Book on care q eyes free
feIS-tf rr.-. ..
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Major Charles F. Mason, surgeon.
having complied with the requirements
OF paragraph 1. special orders. No. 26.
February y. Department OF Texas. has
been ordered TO proceed not later than
February 2S. and viii rejoin his proper
station.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Major General Corbir has returned
from Batavia. Ohio. where he attended
the funeral Of his father Owing to this
bereavement General and Mrs Corbin
have Cancelled all social engagements
until after Lent
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

The President has accepted the resig-
nation OF Second Lieut. AIgernon z. Sar-
toris, Tenth Infantry. TO take effect April
] next.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

Leave OF absence for two months 10
include May TO- TO take effect If his ser
vices can be spared. has been granted
First Lieut.. Joseph c. Brady. Fourth
Infantry
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

First Lieut. Frederick McC. Smith
Artillery Corps, has been transferred
from the unassigned fist to the Seventy
fourth Company. Coast ARTILLERY.
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

First Lieut. Paul A. Barry, Artillery
Corps has been relieved from further
treatment at the hospital at Fort Sam
Houston. Texas. and will proceed TO y
Temple Court. Atlanta. Ga, and report
in person to the recruiting officer at
that place for duty as assistant, to re-
lieve First Lieut.. Frederick McC. Smith
Artillery Corps. Lieutenant Barry IS
appointed an acting quaTtermaster for
the time he may remain on recruiting
outv
The Washington times., 1903-02-26
The trial OF the monitor Florida ha
been set Tor March II.

The following movements OF vessels
have been reported TO the Bureau Of
Navigation;
Arrived: Monterey at Hongkong, Ian
caster at Yorktown. Prairie at Key
The Washington times., 1903-02-26

No. n 221. Administration.
Auplicariou having been made 10 tiIc Su-
preInc Court Of the District of Columbil. huld-
inC a Probate Court. for probate II the lest
viii and testament Of said deceased. and for
Letters testafnentarv said estate. by David
Goldsmith III - ordered this 43th- day ~
February A. ID. 1908. that notice be and hereby
j. given 20 George +. johnson. and 10 all
others concerned o. appear in said court
tt ESDAN THE Sis DAY OF MARCH. A. ID.
1903 at 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ. ia show cause whN
such application should NOT be granted Pro-
vided this notice he publ isied in the w sshIug-
ton law Reporter and The ashinstou inns
once in each Of three successive wecis beiors
the return day herein mentioncd-rhe nrst
publication 20 De not less than thirty days be-
fore said return day-
CSeaID JOB BARNARD justice.
Attest. JOHN r. ROJZER.
Deputy REGISTER % Wills Tor the District q
Columbia: Clerk OF the Probate Court.
SIMON Lyon and X. b. n. LYON AtterncSs-
fe2G-mh5 l.
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JOB BARNARD. jus ice.
SUPREME COURT or THE DISTRICT or CO.
LUMBIA-HOLDINC A PROBATE COURT.

II WITHHOLDING 4 FktbAlE OOI XII.
No. 1902 Administration
This is to give notice that the subscriber. who
has hy the supreme Court % the District ot Co
lumhia granted letters testament1ry the e.
tate Of George klenk. deceased has, with the
approval Of the supreme Court 81 the District
Of Columbia. holding Probate Court appoint
ed MONDAY the 9TH DAY or MARCH 1905
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, the time, and said
court room IS the place. for making PAYMENT
and distribution from said estate under the
courts direction and control, when and where
All creditors and persons entitled 20 distrhurfve
shares or lcgacies. a residue. notified
authorized. with their claims against the estate
properly vouchcd.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Feb
b. BRANDENBURG & BRANDENBCRG, At
torneys-
(Scal)
Attest JOHN X. ROT ZEk.
Deputy Register OF Wils for the District OF CO.
lumbis. Ciers Of the Probate Court.
fele,26,mar5
SUPREME COURT or TIE DISTRICT OF CO.
IMBIA-HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
No. II2S5. Administration.
This Is 90 give notice that the subscriber. ~
the District u Columbia. has obtain from the
Probate Court Of he District OF Columbia. let.
tiers II administration. c. E. a. on the estate II
Henrietta Y Heron. late OF the District % Co
lumbia deceased All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warmed to eN-
hihit the same, with the vouchers thereof. le-
Callv authenticated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18TH DAY OF FEBRI- AIRY A. ID. 1904.
otheTwisr they may by law DE excluded from ali
Given under my hand this 18th day % Feb
ruary. 1903. JESSE =. POTRI RN,
seal Columbian Building.
Attest JOHN r. ROT ZFR
Deputy Register of Wills for the District Of Co
lumbia. Clerk Of the Probate Court
JESSE T. POTBURY. Attorney
fel9. 80. maT5
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SUPREME COURT OF TIE DISTRICT OF Co
LJMBIA. HOLDING \ PROBATE cot RI
ESTATE OF JOHN JOHNSON. Decreased.