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8Jw Hiutog fmU JJtD Weekly National lntlligonceii t, a. ncnniTT VJItcrinl rroptlftoi WASHINGTON: ill I i.iii MARCH T, ISSfi. TUB Wl.AlllFR. Indications (or WaVitngtan and vicinity tor Sun day 1 alti Mlstitiy warmer weather. I.OOAI. MENTION, 7or coin made by rny best workmen dnrtner Ittc dull season. Gnortor T. Kttv, Mcremnt Tailor, 4U Ninth street. rREEfiSELtCTl.iniuriT. We were surprised the fttner evening, when, happening to call in at J. 1). Free a bookstore, on r street, we found a really first-class, rtrcnlstlng library In Inll working order. Mr. 1-rco has taven a his model the well-known library of M mile's. In London, ami by adopting that popular and successful system can always ric his patrons the aiUnntsgeot obtaining every new book ot nolo Immediately on publication for n small sub scription. Mr. Tree will bo happy to furnish, full Informitlon as to terms on application. WjUTtn n. Williams Co., anctloneers, Tenth trcet ami l'ennylvanla avenue, nnnonneo an Im portant sale of art works by our distinguished towns man, Mr. Charles Armor, comprising about one hnndrcil and thirty valuable oil paintings. Including manv choice subjects, landscapes, marine, flgute, and fruit pieces. This sale commences on Wedncs lay next, ami the collection will be on exhibition on Thursday, when the gallcrv wilt be open from 9 A. si. nnlll v P. M. This announcement will no doubt attract the attention of oar best people as buyers. FOB perfcct-flltlng garments go lo KtEN'f, Jlerchant Tailor. 414 Mnth sireet. ontoti root ," the iiewtnventtonoffltteen.ball pool.lsonoof theleadlug attractions at thcblillard pirlors of our friend -scanton, 415 Ninth street. The g.mo Is greatly enjoyed by all who have played it, pronouncing It superior to the old one. Every table lias undergonereralr, while new ballsand cues have been added. TrtoMAS Dowuva, auctioneer, Eleventh street and Fcnntyh anil avenue, anuounccs an Important ule by citalogue of Oriental carpets, rugs, por tieres, lambrequins, and line embroideries, em bracing a variety of rare pieces. These goods are now on exblMtlon. The sale commences on Tues day at 11 A. M. GEMXtMENl For your spring suits leave yonr orders with the popular house of George T. Keen, Merchant Tailor, 414 Mnth street. KEVs'Enr A Ei.no, 1419 Pennsylvania avenue, an nounce thattbey are now ready to shoT their spring styles In headwear. Also novelties In ties, gloves, canes, etc. There la one thing which can be obtained in as great perfection In Washlng.nn as anywhere, in Europe or America, and that Isalurfclsh bath at bhedd s. Tes dollars saved oa spring overcoats at GEOKBB.T. KezVs, 414 Ninth street. EAST WASHINGTON. Us ltetliltnts Want Representation In the City Government, The citizens of East Washington have held several meeting and appointed a committee of three, con eistlngoUIessra Cragln, Clark, and Dotge, to draw np a memorial to be presented to Congress exhibit ing their grievances. They complain that for many vears the eastern sectlonot the District drawing a north and south line through the Capitol, and styl ing all that part of the District east of such line East ashlngton has been discriminated against in the matter of all improvements, whether for water, streets, sewers, school-houses, or country roads. This nrlses, so they claim, from the factthat District commissioners and the engineer officers under them have always been selected from those citizens residing and having Interests in the northwestern section of the city. They say that the present Com missioners and the subordinate engineers nnder them all live in the northwestern section In a limited circle, with a radius of less than eooyards. Despair ing of correcting what they claim to have been the great Injustice done the eastern section In the way of tmproe ements nnder the present system they pro pose as a remedy that the District should be subdi vided Into sections, and that residents from each section snau do appointed, in lieu or tne present Commissioners, and with like powers. Under such a system of representation they claim that Justice would be done to all sections alike. The memorial when ratined by the general committee of citizens to he held next Monday evening will be submitted to Congress. - s . ST. MARK'S CUUKCII BE5EFIT. The Ladies' Building Fund Association of St. Mark s Church, Capitol Hill, cave a very enjoyable entertainment at tho residence of Mr. L. A. wood, Thursday evening last. Tho programme began with a piano solo by Miss Maldel, which was nnely rendered; next an Italian song, entitled "Awake my Lute," by Miss Katie Scott, who as an encore sang "Margery Daw" in a most bewitching manner. Then a very comical recitation by Miss Florence Ball, who convulsed the audience with "Kentucky Philosophy." Afterward Miss Maldel played "Pass ing Clouds," an original composition, which showed the talent and skin of the performer. Miss Scott aang, by request, "Bonnie Sweet Bessie, tho Maid of Dundee," ai only Miss Scott can sing it, Miss Ball playlngtheaccompanlments. The last number was a recitation by Mrs. Lockwood "Battery B" which was pathetic in the extreme. Being encored, she gave "School-gtrl Science," and was so heartily ap plauded that she was obliged to return and recited "The Elevator," which was the very thing the audience wanted, for Mrs. Lockwood is so identi fied with tho piece that if her name Is men tioned at any time a smile goes round and somebody says In an Inquiring tone, "Take an elevator?" The programmi being finished, the dining-room was thrown open for those who wished to enjoy Ice cream and cake, and a beautifully adorned table, ornamented with flowers and frulr, was visible through the poi ttfi es. Tne room was Immediately Oiled and presented an ani mated scene. There were a number of aprons do nated, which met with ready sale, and caused thosn v, bo were disposing of them to look rejoiced at their success. But the most satisfied lootlugperaontbere was the doorkeeper, who, as he dropped the quarters Into his pocket, seemed to be saylog to himself, "There is another stone for St. Mark's new church." We wish the ladies success in their enterprise. They have formed an association and are earnestly work ing for the erection of.lhetr much-needed building, and in the fall Intend to nave a grand bazaar, which, it Is hopd, will be the meana of adding many stones toltswaUf. s- sin THE M EM) jmsTUU, EMUITAINJIE-U. By far the best entertainment ever given by the West End Minstrel Company was that onl-rlday evening at Curtis Hall, Georgetown, before a large and Interested audience. The features of the olio were the clever performances of the end men, Messrs. Smith and Stewart, and the solo "White Wings" by Mr. Motfatt, who has a voice of rare power. The "Tournament at Lang'ey" by the en. tire company was i ery laughable and reached a fit ting climax in crowning the "Queen of Ucauty"Mr. Hubbard smith, hose make-up could not have been improved. The banjo quartette waa exceedingly fine, and compared most favorably with similar pro fessional performances. Messrs. Coolldgo, Burr, Wilson, and Brlttoes should not allow their talents to wane in this respect. Mr. Ferguson's stump epeech brought down the house, and his clei er Jokes were greatly appreciated. Mr. Byrara, the profes elonalskater, tumbled around with frantlo gesture In effort to skate, and deserved a medal for his failures to match the one recently acquired at fio Washington Rink. The bur lesque of the Mikado was a fitting finale to a most successful performance, where all Old so well. There Is no occasion to particularize. Mr. Chew and his co-workeri and corkers deserve great credit for their efforts, which certainly should insure a good reward for their labors and net a handsome sum for the benefit of the town hall at Langley. Every song but one In the olio was com posed by the participants, and the arrangement of mo "aweeuy urigiuur jiiEaag waa eue clever won; of Mr. Ilubbard smith, 'j he audience were highly pleased with the entertainment, and there were many who expressed a desire for Its early repetition. MIT SATISFIED WITH THE APPOINT3IF.M. The Jefferson Democratic Club held a special meeting at their rooms last evening, and among other business transacted adopted the following resolution: Whereas the President of the United states has seen Ct to violate and disregard that plank in the Platform adopted at the Chicago Convention calling lor the appointment of District men to DUtrlu of fices: therefore be it Jltsolua That in the opinion of this asiocla Hon the President has betrayed the Deinocratlo party by this action In appointing a non-restdent to the position of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, thereby meriting the beany condemnation of every true Democrat. a petition was circulated yesterday, which was largely signed, protesting against the appointment of Mr. Matthews us recorder or deeds, on the ground that he la a non-resident, and praying the beuate to reject Ms nomination, 'ihe seventh District Club has Issued a call for a meeting to-morrow evenlngto protest against this appointment, and It Is said mat other clubs will pursue tho same course. It Is also said the Young Mens Club contemp'ate holding an open Indignation meeting, to which the public will t luvlted.ioialoactun relative to this appointment LES I'llEULlbhS UIDIcl'LLS. line of the most charming entertainments of the season was given Friday evening to the admirers of I rencbiterture by tne well-known society," UsPre tlensts Itldlcu es" '1 he two comedies. "En Wagon" and "Mile. Lilse," wcro represented by the well mown Kilted amateurs, M. Uernlizy and Mile, Prud'hoinrae, Intho fJrbt,andM)!e.bewell audMllt. Howard, with M. Dumalne, In the second play. Mile J.carett, with M. Stone and M. Dumalne, gave much pleasure by their vocal and Instrumental selections, Mrs. John U. Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. 1 ale, Frotessor Vltnon Newcomb, Miss Newcomb, -Mr. and Mrs. C urU, Mrs. Spotlord, w Ith many from tho Legations, nets present, and showed a high appreciation of the neat alforded mem. m JiEHTZ'h IIIIIU hTOHE. Mr. Edward P. Mertz. after serving ten seats In the drug store of Mr. John It. Major, baa faunched out for himself and opened a lino establishment at l(il41 street, corner of J!lecnin. 'I lie place J rated up In splendid style, and embraces lo the stock all tne goods that go to muke up a complete drug store. Mr.Mcrlz' long apprenticeship under Mr. Major Is ajfuaiameo luai uv luuruugujy uuaerstauu puar- micy, and that care will be exercised in dealing with Ms patrons. Messrs. A. J). pulfera bout, of Boston, are at present engaged in manufacturing a handsome fountain for Mr. Mertz. which will be Mulshed id about two vek work of art. Jt will bo an ornament aud a X Hlplouiallc Beauty, (Town Topics.) Every account from Washington of the gay doings In the Capital gltcs full dekcrlptlouaol Ihu drtss of Mrs. llelyar, wife of the second secretary at the British Legation. What Is the absolute charm of tbllady lamopentu couvlcllou.but I lwe yet lo hear of anything aho does or says that Is out of the ordluary. Her past la shrouded In mystery, (ineouly hears of an existence at Brighton with an old father, who, alter spending some years there, came to tuc conclusion that u Continental lno bulled hlmU'tur, 'IblsgavtfUliulshtoMUa violet,' udu latin, perucled her in languages, aud we next hear of her aa taairied my youug to Mr. Horace lielyar, a diplomat. Ipou her urrnal In Washington the (iue.ilou arose, Who Is Mr. Uelyart Mwo small chlldriu arc pledges of the mutual aacction of hus band aud lle, but very little la ever accn of "Monsieur le Marl." Wr Lionel West, baring no ultu at the bead of in liouac, lias selected fdre. nvijur iu uiq utui ue uis luiiuai receptions, ju sum inerMrs, ile'tar float about from oue Maleilu iii&cu iu uuuiuei, aiway jcawng tier husband W usulnglon, "tKiur dcur." and utuallr acuimuulij li boua attache of the other fortfcu embassies, f tin . (t -,, t,n,r,plbl I. a. .tl.nin.i a,..... .1... ..I..,.. ' "Out of the charm of Mr Downing' action u It liaturaluoM. -f'Ai unit w, itw lit Iruw) CITV NEWS, TOWN TALK. The appointment of Mr tlcnryAbertJohmon Consul to Ventcc Is one that Is to be commended. He Is well qualified to hold tha position, bom by birth and edocttlon, He Is the sou of thelalcllenrv 11. Johnson, who held for years a high position In the Ucpattment of Slate, find from there was appointed ConaiilOcnctalotConslantinopleanddlcd In Europe. Mr.Johtxonls the grandson of ihelaloOen. J. J, Abert, who was chief of the Topographical Corrs. He graduated nt the Naval Academy, and wtnt on his first crulso with Cart Ootrlngc as draughtsman on the Gettysburg, and from lhetc waa transferred to tho flag-ship Trenton at Nice. Mr. Johnaonls cultivated and refined and can honorably fill tho position assigned him. It Is altogether lovely to read Jntnorr that Hie Ice crop of the season has been eat of the best and largest cior knor.n. lint when the hot summer dayacomenpon in It Is qnttc likely ihatwe will leatn that tho "Ice crop waa short," and hence the neceiMty for keeping up Ihe rrlcc. This Is tho grarhlc way the London'aoclcly Jour nals occasionally sum tip a wedding! "Thoalale was lined with lroorer. who shocked the senlblll tles of a tew members of the congrcgitlon by keep ing on their hcvlgcu In church. I don't think that It can be at nil n delightful experience for them to assist at weddings. They stand rigidly mm the waoic time, looking straight before them! bin per haps, the consclounass ol their valne, from a pic turesque point of Mew, support them, and gives them fortttudc. 1 herlJegrooin looked very yonng to be a lieutenant colonel, ami I heartily admired the vlgorwlth which hcreipondeiltothecrltlcat question In fact, his 'twill' rando me Jump, and I wonder that the bride did not start, lie and the clergyman had a merry little race through tho Move and cherish' paragraph. It was as good as a steeple chase, with commas for hnrdles. It ended in a dead-heat. The clergyman was flushed from the speed, bufthe bride groom did not turn a halt." Ilcadquattcrs for Moxle food, Mertz's Thar macy, southeast corner Eleventh and F street. There are- few customs more obnoxious at ordi nary receptions than that of having your name bawled out by a servant stationed at the door for that rurpose. At the President's receptions pre sentations aro neceisary, but then they arc made by an ofneer and gentleman who has tact and Intclll gence and who almon always gives the names cor rectly. At the receptions of the secretaries of War and Navy the custom of having some young officer make the presentations Is an excellent one. But tho colored servant who calls out names Is a simple uulance. He generally mispronounces them, even whsnhehaa them printed on a cardbeforo him. At the average reception, day or evening, the guest, If his face or name happens to have been forgotten, can best anuounco himself. On Tuesday, March f, will open win a new flrst-claB3 cutter from New York, new stockof goods, and new scalo of prices downwards and not up. wards. The high quality of my goods will be fully maintained. I am particularly desirous of quoting prices for the coming spring trade. W. !. Tcel, merchant tailor, 933 Pennsylvania avenue. And who is this ? "A beautiful girl," says rotni loplcs, "formerly of this city, but more recently of Washington, where tho resigned a rowlon In the Treasury Department In order to study for the stage, has Just been dismissed as Incompetent by a theatrical manager In this city. She resigned mo notony and seventy dollars rer month fur excite ment, uncertainty, and forty dollars per month while 'under study.' Ellen Terry advised her against golug on the stage, but she was too deeply smitten to heed advice, even from such a quarter. And this la the end. Or, perhaps, It Is only the beginning." There is no greater convenience in the 9oclal world than that little bit of paper which we term a visiting card. W e are often forced, In the press of social dutieB, to make it our representative. How necessary, therefore, that Its form and quality should be lndlcatlv e of the most delicate refinement. Doing the only house In the National Carltal where the execution of our engraving work Is done on the premises, we have uncqualed f acMtlcs for engraving visiting cards In the most elegant style. J. Lorlng W'hlttlngton, 1221 Pennsylvania avenue. "Hike Wagners operas because you can talk In the brass parts," a young lady said to me and she did It. If some benefactor would only arise to found and endow a conservatory for the prevention of heal notes tn American volcc3 it would be a boon. Withdraw for an Instant from the wild exhilaration of a "tea." Station yourself behind the door and listen to the clack. It Is sul Veneris. A bevy of communicative peacocks could not exceed It. Then, as the crowd increases, peo ple surging together, till a mnn held discreetly In the right direction serves often as a bumper to ward on terrific blows, the pitch of conversation rises to a higher key. Fotcn Topics. A new line of spring neckwear Just opened, in eluding the new foor-In-hand scarf, half-tied, the Larchmont, the Commodore, and other shapes, at Teel's, 933 Pennsylvania avenue. Some of our lavish cntertalnera occasionally get off the sort of thing one would rather not have said. For example, at one of her recent receptions one of them remarked to a lady of the highest social and mental distinction : "Oh, I'm so sorry you came to night. We baven'tany of our really nice rcoplehere this evening!" Call for samples of Vera Cura, dyspepsia cure, at Mertz's Tharmacy, southeast corner of Eleventh and F streets. "I wonder," says Votrn Toplcs,"U the people who give theatre parties are aware of the horrid nuisance theyare to the general play-goer !" I took a country friend to see 'The Mikado' the other night, auu jusiimcuiu uicuiu iwenty.eignt yonngsters, late, of course, and creating much disorder, even causing some hesitancy on the part of the perform ers. The noise and conversation of these people were audible in all parts of the theatre, and I think some meana should be cstab'lshcd by which the usher, or somebody In authority, might check any such dlsturbanee to the Interested ran of the audience." What has become of the bill for a free bridge acrosa the Potomac at Georgetown? A response is anxiously awaited from Representative Barbour an ) Senator Rlddleberger. Congress should either pull up the old rlle3 of the "Burnt Bridge" or else construct a new bridge on the old site. It Is time the Ian vestige olthe British sack of the National Capital disappeared. A correspondent wants to know if there Is any way In which a prltate newer can be abated as a public nuisance, tho Board of Health having reported It as unsanitary. Our correspondent :a respectfully referedtothe District Commissioners, who have a law staff paid to attend to such matters. At the' common law such a nuisance could undoubtedly be abated, but w bat the state of the law is In this District on that suhject-oralmost any other is too much of a connmdrum for an editor to answer. One of the new rich Importations Into Washing, ton society, a lady who la becomlnz known for her lavish entertainments, was convereingthe otherday with a member of one of tho old families of moder ate means, bald the rich ones "I don't know what to do next. I want to glvo eomethlng that will sur pass any entertainment of the season, and I don't care what It costs, but I can't think of any thing new.'' "Well," replied the other, "there Is onlv oco thinir left. You can't get more expensive flowers, or give a more costly suppers but you can put a greenback under every plate, and then when your hated rival, Mrs. Mammon, has raised you f3 or Jio you can go her $3 or 110 better. The excitement might be kept up indefinitely in that way, II In no other." "Juth,so',detand,"ol9Dstrcetnorthwest,buya gcui nc-cou-j-nauq uoming. riotebyrnallpromptly attended to. It was a very funny sight nhen the wind broke the glass In the 1'alals lloyal show-cases one after noon last week and blew out the hundreds of hami. kerchief and ladles' stocklogs that were on exhibi tion, i or several squares on the Avenue therowas a hower of these articles. Some of the ladles' stockings made better time In golncfrom TwcHih to t-eventh street than If they had been worn by the fastest women In town. Vera Cura-surr cure for dyspepsia, f-amples can be obtained on application, Edward p. Mertz, sole agent, southeast corner Eleventh and F streets. Mr. William Cans, of A. Saks & Co , who has been lying very 111 with pneumonia at the Hotel Normandle, New York, for the last two weeks, la slowly contalcsclng, ond his attending physlclanl claims that with proper attention he may be brought to hla home In two weeks. Mr. Oans was in New Turk buying stock for bis firm when be was taken 111. Ills sister, Miss Jtlckle Clans, Is now there help. log to nurse him. Tcel' new cutler has worked for several ol the leading house of New York City. The coramltteo (Messrs. MacLennan, .Mac Gregor, and Oraharn) appointed to examine the portraits of Honcll Cobb and John C. Spencer, former Secretaries of the Treasury, Tainted by Mrs. Morrell, has made a farorablo report to Chief Clerk Youmans, upon which uo action has yet been taken by the becrttary. The chief clerk of tho Treasury, In a letter to the District Commissioners, has requested that Vlfttenth street, opposite the Treasury Department, be kept more thoroughly clean, as the debris irora tho sweepings Is constantly blowing Into the building. It Is now alleged that the President Is not a good card-player because he "rc-ilj." Little does thentcrage reader kuow that the entire population of the worn could be putlu the District of Columbia. Mr. Jame Mcdllncbcy, of Portland, Maine, has been visiting bis friend, ihe Messrs. bum, of N street. He expects to return homo this neck. Mr. Itlehard Guy, after a very pleasant irlj lo w'ytlicillle, Va , ha returned home. Tho first branch of tho National Union In Wash ington, a beneficial order of large membership in the West, v, III be Instituted Monday evening In tho O. A. It. Hall. The order will start with ubout seventy, five gentlemeu, mostly from the Treasury Depart incut. Mr. W. Ji Curlla, of the Chicago Jntu.Oi.cait, waa called to Cletclaud, Ohio, yesterday by the ud den aud serious Illness of hi father, The best progresahe luchreprlio 1 a ycar'ssuh. Milptlou to Free' Select Library. Fire yesterday inornlug destroyed tho house of Mr. Jacob Ktuslvr, on Brentwood Iload. Among the inauy promotion made yesterday In the Patent onicg none wa more deserved, uoncf forded more satisfaction, than that given toMIt Hon. Brown, of tho Assignment Division. Mr. Clarence I'. Cobb delivered on last Thurs day night, at the hail of the boldler' Home, his lecture on "The Campaign In Mar) land, ism, and the buttle of the Anttctum " Messrs. KautJinau anl McGulrc Uavc been In New York attending Ihe Mwgau sale In the Interest of the Corcoran Gallery. Ti.ey ftntted hi jts.ooe a beautiful specimen ot Corel, entitled "Wood Gatherers. A rromlnent builder says that plans and specifi cations for building here thla spring and summer which would have amounted to over ll.ooo.ooa have been abandoned on account ot ihe action of labotoTginltatlonilndemmdlns that eight hours should constitute a day's 'otlv. -VnusuM preparations arc belngmado lot the cele bration ot St. Patrick's i1av, which cccurs a week from next Wednesday. Gov, Cuttln,otrcftnajlvanla, will preldc at the meeting. The Fifth avenue style of silk and detbyhala for srtlng wear, Intro luccJ by Dunlap A Co.ot New York, were Issued In this city yesterday by Messrs. Wl!ltt A 1uo0,9(iv Pennsylvania avenue These hala aro the acknowledged styles throughout the United states. None genuine iiulcss beating the trade-mark of Dnnlap A Co. OUT-DOOR SPOUTS. Base Ball, The coming base-htll season promises lobe the most Interesting oao the citizens ot Washington nave ever witnessed. The admission of the Wash ington Nationals Into the League, tho hope and feirs ot their many friends and patrons thai this player and that p'aycr wotld or would not Co signed by tnt Management, the friendly ndvlec given the management by the different newspapers, tiiuniumj auKKi'siiuu ui imu mentis anil autocues or the Lenguo an 1 Avnctlcan Association one and all have aided In c bleating the people at home and abroad up to tho idea lint Washington city Is n pretty lively town, pretty well up in base ball, poa sesscs Home pretty energetic, go-ahead business men, and proposes to be the possessor of a pretty gool base-ball nine, providing our citizens aid and suprort them In the fultito as they hvto dons Iu the past. No city In America has been advertised In connection with base ball so crtcnlvcly as Wash ington through tho National Baso Ball Club, and now that wo are no more to hear ot our National Club (as v, c are compelled lo drop Ihe old name and take up with a new one since our admission Into ihe League) wo hope our old ftlends wou t forget us when we make our first appearance on our new grounds with anew nine and our new name, "The Washlngions." our hope la that Ihe success ot the old name may follow tho new one. TheWashlng tnns open the Lcimio season here April 29 with tne l'hlladelphlas, and play at homo during the season: In Arm. ncimes; Mnv. Qirimoa, .tun. " gvmes: July, lo gimes! August, 14 panics: Sep tember. iramrii! OrlAl,pr. 4 i-imm, iai.i ,-.. Dutlng the season tho club will be away from home between Mav 0 and smtpmhrr 91 KarAntv.f,,,,.. days, during which time they will traveliaocs luurs uuii imr w cuampionsnip games. ThPT tnakeone Jump from Bostou tost. Louis of 1,201 milts without a game; that Is the loosest lump. The shortest Jump Is lo Fhllidclphla, 189 miles. 1 hi rnllroul fare of 12 men while on these trips Is J4.604 4, nnd the hotel bill of ISmen while on these trlpi u; ft,3SJ, miking a total ot expenses to travel during the season of M,93U9: and as the League clubs ploy on tho percentage plan (SO per cent, to the Milting club) the Washington Club must draw 49,oeJ away from home as their SO per cent, share to enab'e them to pay their actual ex penses of travel. Never In the history ot the na tional game baa there been a time when It was more necessary to have good, reliable, shrewd business men at the head of professional base hall than now, and with such men nt the head of allittrs I would rather to-day risk fl.ooo In bs0 ball stock than put the same nvwy In Washington gas stock. A friend ut mine told mo that he bought sotno of that stock last month and sold It again nnd made one percent, pront. I t!J him that I did not exactly understand that, as I thought It waa pretty good stock. He said: "The stock cost me 1100; I sold for two hundred: made one per cent, sco?" I think base-ball stock orth one per cent, on the In vestment. The management propose to issue sea son tickets entitling the holder toascatonthe grand stand for the whole Cl games at the moderate sura ot twenty dollars, making the cost to the holder of one of these th kcts 31 ceuts per game. Be patient, friends: we will all seo the Washington play their games this season, aud It won t coat 50 cents per game either. The management are doing all In their power to help us iint. William Wamieh white. The Washington! are very desirous ot securing Esterbrook, of the Ne Yorks, to play with them the coming season, and that Bplendil player has ex pressed himself as very detlrnuiot coming to this city. If ho is engaged, he will play at short-stop. President Day, of the New Yorks, was very anxious to release htm, In order that the Metropolitans, ot the American Association, could eecuro him, but Manager scanlou wouldn't agree, and offered 11,000 for bis release, money to be paid down Immediately. The action of Day waa convincing that he still owns some stock In Ihe t,vln organization. If Esterbrook is not secured the learn during April will be Barr, bhaw, and Wise, pitchers: Ollllgiu aud nines, catchers; Start, lb ; Knowles. lb": Gladmon. 3b.; 1 'nIi'i?es'.8s : Caoll, l.f.; Baker, cf., and Crane r.f. This will be a great organization, nnd Joe Start at first-base would make a great field captain. Under the new laws of admission fees Into the grounds the "Kid's Gallery ' will require twenty-tlve cents from all theyoung3iers who desire to avail themselves of those choice feats. This will be hard on the little fellows. It is to be hoped that Mr. Illchard Furtner will get the score card privilege ot tho grounds, as outside the directors no man his worked harder than he to help along the club. The Washlnglonsare reserving Joe Start, and have up to March 13 to give him definite answer. The Setters and Squatters availed themselves of A'T. clllMul cnujy 10 oreume season's play at Capitol Park. After a very exciting game of five lnnlOlIS the Stiuattera won liv a arnrnnr tn 1 nAArf Plays were made by Messrs. Wade, Shreevei, Gln nlty, btoddart, Scanlon, Hawleys, and McKce. Tne Georgetown College team has teorganlzed for ,uc scaauu, uuu iuc mvu ure tuny in tne gymnasium crenarintr for the gnrlnp r.imn.iir,n ih m .n. cept challenges from all amateur club3 of the Dis- The opening League game In this city will be played on .prll 9,the Washlngtons having as tnelropponents the celebrated Philadelphia team of gilt-edged players. T he new schedule that has been adOtiteu bv the I.eairn, rnnalstanr iu nma. A-A. club rlaylng eighteen with the other and three con tests uu cacu lljp. The contract for making the uniforms for the home team haa been awarded to Messrs. Al. Sn.itrl. Ing A Co , of Chicago. It Is the intention ol this firm to open a branch of their Increasing business in this city. They are the largest sporting inanufac- tuiciaiu mc wunu, auu 11 a uraucn is located here it surely would do u ell. Kansas City havlnz been admitted Into the League are hard at work getting together a team that Is to battle forher honor this bummer. They have al ready secure 1 aa pitchers Whitney, late of the Bostons; Weldman, of the Delrolis, an 1 Conway, of the BuHulos-a trio that will compare with any of the other clubs. The contract for erectlog the fence and grand stand at the new ball grounds was awarded by the clrectors to Messra. Perkins A Co. on Thursday they started in to work.und nincM n tnt nr nnn.nninn carpenters at work. This raised quite a row among the Knights of Labor, ami in a little time nearly all the eropoieeaat the Government Printing omce were on the grounds demanding the discharge of the men. A delegation waited upon the directors and told them that it they wanted to hold their pat ronage they must have nothing but union men at work. After several hours spent In squabbling the men were dismissed and quiet reigned In the Swamp. The players of the Washington Club have been directed tn report for duty the latter portion of ihe present month. The games here thla summer areas follows: At home, with l'hlladelphlas, April 29,80, May 1, July 16. 17, 19, beptembcrio, 11,13; with Hoaions, Mays, 4,0, July u. 10. l2.Angustl9,'.o,2l; with Kansas Cltys May 31, s, June 1, July 31, August2,J, OctoberT. S,9; wiih Detroit, June 2, 3, 4, July it), S9, so, Octo ber 4, 5, C; with Clilcagos, .May 27, 2s, 29, August 4. 5.0, September SO, October 1, 2; with St. Louis June 6, T,s, Augut7, 9, 111, i-epteraber 23,23,29: with New 1 orks, July 13,14, 15,24,20,27, August 10, IT, 1. Abroad-At Detroit, May 2t, 22. 24, June ?!! 2.5'.M' feplcmber 6, 7, 8; at St. Loula. May 11, 12, J3, Jolr T, 2,s, August 21,23, 20; at Chicago. May 15, 19, 20, June 23, 21, 23, September 1, 2, 4; at Kan- 'iliJ:v.7 ,U'.15' " JolJ' 6' ' ' August 27, 28, so: at Philadelphia, June 10, it, l, August 12.13.14, September 22, 2J, 21; at cw York, May 0. T.8 June 17, 18,19, September 15, 10,17; at BoBton, June 1), 13, 10, July SI, 22,23, September 16, 29, 21. .At J'10 tewfne meeting last week tho request of W ashlngton for a twenty-ilve cent admission was re. fused. This, we believe, will diminish the reielpts Instead of im.rea.lng them, and may. prove disas trous. Patrons of base ball who pay ufty cent will not attend a often as if they only paldhalf aa much, and some ef them will resent what they will regard aan Imposition br staling away altogether. Mr. Hewitt and hla colleagues did all they could for the rvcnty.fHe cent tarlif, but were overruled, Chi cago. Boston, New York, and Detroit holding out for the higher rate. nine. Carroll, ailllgan, and Shaw were assigned to Washington, faoden.of tho Bostons, tried to claim Carroll, but did not succeed, I rotldeut Hewitt, after a long and excited dUcus lon. In n hleh he spoke plainly and severely of Ho den's conduct, gaining 111 point. Our home club will enter tho held wltn a strong team, and will de serve tho patronage of an lover of the sport. Cowing. The Albany rowing people aro moving to secure the annual regatta oft no K. A. O. o. at that place thl summer. Ihey hope to make the affair a big one, In conjunction with the bl centennial of that cltr. i-res luent uarueid haa notified tho promoter thai under no circumstance can the regatta be held if the professional one also contemplated Is held attbe same time. The Potomac will give a eubscrlpllon hop at their w.u., v "ii"wu ,,, ,,u uu mm 01 April, in the nature ot a nousc.wariuincr for thnu.n ih- club Intend purchasing two new fojr-oared shell Bob Wade, who hi been quite 'ck, la up and about again with hlafrlend9. It I not certain yet that Bob will row In the Columbia senior crew this rear, for If Kills Ward 1 ecured Bob will not take his seat In a crew under any clrcumttauce. The Columbia will not want tor material from which to select their crew next summer, as nearly all of their available men are In the pink of con. dlllon. and It will onlv rtnuira a fw w,ii nra, iii-a puil on the water to get them Into their ytemaflo niuyiuic mruic-. j ueir "uig rour," a it naicome lo be termed, will not be one whit weaker than the one of last season, while. If anything, their eight win be stronger. Theyot course wl.l Improve onllielr juuiut, muiujuauj nope 10 ee a jigut-weigntcrew come forth from the club, Bmltbson will commence hli training nimnnft. good weather sen In, uud say! ne win devote all hit ,11111. ,u cuihui; in me luiurv. ii ine Washington! cease to exist ho may Join tho Capital Club. 1 juaiutui n ucatiey, 01 me rotomacs, ou 0du"(. day last tendered bl resignation. Mr. Wncatiey nnfiuu owi'iauij uuuu iub jHjuiiiuu jur turee ea sont, he thoight It about time to retire In order that some other might 1,0 called to the chair. A tnong the names prominently mentioned now for the vacancy are Messrs. J. Maury Dove, Austin llerr, and Col, rank Jones, either of whom would make a worthy successor lo the retired officer. 'i he Potomac will desert their present quarters .-. ww. vu.wu j.u.l(,UK ,..w iuiivi jn,,v ,1.1a uivmu for their UOit.house, which Iu being nut In ex. client shape for the coming campalgu. They are talking considerably about a Junior crew thluic int-r, made uu from Elinore,l)lekon,McUrath, Hey nolds, Mlndelelf, Clarke.Hogan, audotber,tbat will surpass any they hat e cv cr produced. lll'iItTMl.T HIMUAKH, To tun rvnoH-sirt The regular musicians ot Washlngtou hate Just cause for complaint that a number of clerk lu Ihe Diparliniui mould be aullclllug contract lo fill cogaeiuenl uud taklug the bread out of their iuoutbi. We, who aro mu sician by profession, have no other meuu of sup port, tioiueot our rival ure drawing auamured competence of f 1,400 uud II.'aiOu year from Ihe Gov ernment. We thluk that It I hardly Just that (lor. eminent tiuployec should be allowed to compete with ui In Ihe matter of lurulitilug inuslo to bain, panic, hotel, mc. Wu deslr lo appeal 10 a fair. lulndcd public against tuch practice, and we trust the subject will be brought to Hie attention of the official superior of these nivu. Let the Government employee lie content with hi salary, and not do troy the buslcesi of musicians, who depend upon their art for a llrlug for tht mse.i e and families. Mjbh. allien. MTIOML (Oim.MIOM OF VtlSK (1EOHHW. T t e 1 itlculturlat of America are arraoglng lo hold a national couteuiton lu this city lu May. This will be an occasion ot much Importance, aud the nine grower ot Maryland, Virginia, and North Curollua ought 10 take aspc-clal Interest lu Its success. Hu ddle should be formed, delegate chosen, aud lunt1 collected. AJittlSBStKNTS. Tomorrow night, at Ihe National Theatre, iho romantic and thrilling drama, " Vaulour, Ihe Exile," will receive Us first presentation upon nnystagoln America. This play Is from the pen of that great French rlay wrlght, dolpho D'Enncry.and Is claimed lobe tho strohgest drama over presented to tho American public. It has been translated nnd adapted to tho American stage by Messrs. Geoigo lloeyand Frank Wlllard especially for .Mr. II. L. Downing. Ills a powerful romanllo drama In n prologue and four acts, and, unlike most French productions, the maj wity of tho scenes are laid In this country. The prologue plays In Trance nnd the drama proper In Louisiana, when she was a penal colony, In the romantic period ot nao. Every character la well drawn and essential to the plot. It deals with all the human passions In an Intense manner, with n rich telnot humor t'nt blends well with the stronger passions. titifoHi Is a beast tamer, whose wife haa been betrayed by an East Indian trader nameJ Macules, who Is Ititlio habit ol bringing him wild animal fiomthe East Indian Jungles. Hi villainy Is discovered, and thcrolsa terrible strugglo between Ihe two men. tfeiciifrs Is gotllug tho better of Ihe conflict, when I'mifoiir loosens the tiger's cige. Ills tiger, Nero, springs upon the trader nnd kills him. For this irlme iMtrtoiir Is senlcnccd to penal servitude In Louisiana. There Is a counter plot which tells haw a young girl, Koreile, the foster-daughter of a mar quise, Is accused by her foster-brother (who wishes to marry her and Is repulsed) of thctt and murder. Sho Is also sentenced lo servitude. While sctvlng their time the convicts aro assigned wives, which they draw by lot. Loirff fall9 to the hands ot Pun. four, who Is a confirmed woman hater. Lurette tame him, ai Jiioomnr 13 tamed. Finally It Is learned that Loretle Is wrongfully sentenced, which releases tier from her marriage, an 1 she Is free to marry her own lover. It Is discovered that she Is the daughter of the Governor ot tho colony, fun tour, who is Instrumental In returning lo her her rights, Is slabbelto detth by her foster-brother while so doing. The character ot I'utifoMr Is one Mr. Downing Is n ell adapted for, both mentally nnd physically, lie Is au actor ot rare ability, possess ing an unusual amount of personal magnetism, and wllhycaraof experience with Booth, Feebler, Mc Cullough, Mary Anderson, and other tragic stats, haa Justly earned tho position he now holds,"-! niti . tea's Tragic Ado).'' AUlcf sketch of Mr. Down ing will bo interesting reading. He waa born Octo ber 2s, 1357, at Washington, D. c. He left college at the age ot sixteen, entered Into the mercantile business, was successful; lint soon tired of that, then adopted the stage as a profession; en'cred Into John T. Ford's stock company nt f 10 per week, play, lug the smallest parts aud holding the lowest posi tion la the company. By hard work and persever ance he roso In the rants. At tho end of hla first season hehid played same very good parts. The next 6eason he wa3 promoted from utility position to that of a responsible man. During the season of 13.S-T9 he was playing the heavy lines ot the thea tre. From that Mr. Downing was promoted to leaning ousiness, having played such parts as Othello, Brutus, Eavsanto, King Claudius In "Hamlet" with Mr. Booth; also bed played with Charles Fechter.Iohn McCullough.lawrence Barrett, F. C. Bangs, Joseph Jefferson, Thomas Keenc; was the leading man the season before he accepted the position from Mr. Joan T. Fords company. He went wi'h Miss Mary AnderBon to play what Is known as "heavy business," playing Buehpart as Luiloiieo In "Evadne," Beauseant In "Lady of Lyons," the Kale in "Fazio," etc.; played the said parts for two seasons; then accepted the offer to play leading support to Miss Anderson in such parts as Romeo, Claude lltlnotle, Iluon, X'atwjngomar, Pvamallon, Clltford, Gerald In "Daughter of Roland," Guv Xannerlng, etc. Miss Anderson then went to England. Not wishing to go abroad, Mr. Downing accepted a position with that master of dramatic art, Mr. Joseph Jefferson, playing with him Capt. Absolute la "Tho Klvals," Join rem btngle in "Cricket on the Hearth," spent tno years with him, then went starring In Joaquin Miller's play, "Tally no," la which he created the part of UanK Itonk, and played said part over two hundred and fifty time In all parts of Ihe United States, also Canada and Mexico. Tress and public were unani mous In their praise. He then purchased from Mr. George Hoey thatmasterpleceof AdoIphD'Ennery's, "Vautour, the Exile;" have also in contemplation "The Corsican," "The Uncrowned King," "The Gla1lator,"and " Vlrglnius." In "Held by the Enemy" Mr. William Gillette haa founded a drama on supposed incidents of the American Civil War, an attempt previously made, with indifferent popular success, by Dion Bouci caull, by the author of "Belmont's Bride," and others. Tne general outlines are the Barae Federal officers, Southern beautles,acapturc,wounds,death, and a final marriage. Mr. Gillette has varied tho development of hU p'ot with considerable ingenuity, and hl3 dialogue, though not on a lofty strain, Is always lively and to the purpose. It is seldom that a new play meets with such hearty acceptance from an audience disposed to be coldly critical as did "Held by the Enemy" Monday evening. Tho unex pected climax of the second net, whero Gordon llayne refuses to be saved by a false charge aealnst an honorable foe, evoked an enthusiasm that was as spontaneous as earnest. Thecllmaxof thethtrdact, where feigned passca into real death, though of a riBky kind, waa so well managed as to be completely effective. Much of this was due to the excellent work of the company, which Is of uneven order of merit not often scenon the road. The stage effects, notably of the "Jrnni head" court-martial and tho hospital In the old church, are very good. In the Interest of realism, censure ra'ght be pissed on the dainty appearance of ihe Foderalofllccrs. Uniforms In aclirc sen Ice did not exhibit such dude-like free dom from a single wrinkle or speck of dust as those worn on the stage at the NatlonalThcatro laat week. Moreover, a wounded officer going to the hospital would scarcely wear a tight-titling regulation coat buttoned to tho chin aa dil Col, rilwo th In the last act. "Hough on Bat, or the Pled Piper of Hamelln,'. produced ut Albaugh'a last week. Is on a somewhat, different order from previous productions of the Klralfy Brothers, and perhaps for that reason failed to command such Instant success. In order of merit, the features take rank thus: First, Mr. Hu bert WTlko's acting and singing as Ihe Piper; sec ond, the acting of ills Julia Stuart, Mrs. Germon, and other In the subordinate parts, and lastly, the ballet. Thl Is reversing the nsual Klralfy scale. Some Interesting features appeared to be caviare to tne general, such wcro the fidelity of the quaint mcdlieval costumes aud trade procession, and the genuine gypsy song and dance by Mr. Wltke In the second act, which Is full of fire and passion, and well exemplifies the abrupt measures ot the tsardas. While the children ono see on the streets are so generally pretty, why are the children seen on the stage ao very ugly; Tho scenlo effects had ample room on the big stage of the Opera House, and were loudly applauded. Mine. Anna Judlc Is Incontestlbly the greatest In terpreter of comic opera ever heardln America. Of her return engagement In New York last week the ITorfd said: "Seldom I there seen on the stage such exquisite work as that she does In the second act of 'La Ferame a Papa,' the scene after the din ner where she takes on the laughing mood. Her art here Is so refined that you fall to see that It iiart at all and feel that you have a picture before you from real life. Every expression of face, every movement of hand, head, or body, every word spoken harmonizes with the situation and main to make the picture complete. Her tinging, too. though there la but little of It, Is of such u refined character and o well adapted to the situation that all bearer are at once captivated. 1 hero were deft bit of acting In her performance last night that an appreciative audience could not fall to catch and keenly enjoy. She won her way completely and the generous applause extended to her throughout her performance must have assured her that she ha won a strong following In New York. Judlc' acting and singing grow on one; they do not at once appear lor what they, are worths It I like learning lo like a good picture, whose depth of beauty you do not at once discover." The friafdontheaame subject discoursed a follows: "When ah tripped on demurely In Iho first act as a newly wedded wile 'fresh from convent,' a buzz of delight greeted the artist first onlr tube followed up by a Balvnof applause. Mme. Judlc 1 apparently particularly fond of the type 'fresh from conn nt." It run through her repertoire Ilka a leitmotiv In Wagner's opera. And barring, perhaps, a certain emlow;)0li( ot personality, It may bo admitted that she I rarely endowed for character of the kind. Her tremulous, virginal voice, her downcatt eyes, her dewy lips, her bright amllc,and the modesty and naivete of her manners give wonderful xialtem Uiineelo such characters. In the second act of most vaudevilles tho convent pupil generally throw off her modesty and becomes a very knowing young oinan. II la so iu 'In Femme a Papa,' where Mine. Judlc, under tie Influence of champagne, due and say the naughtiest and most Ut'iuc thing lu the most delicate and captivating of way. Thl scene was received laat night with roar of laughter, and Mine. Judlc was obliged to repeat her chanson, so suggestive and so refined wlthtl, three time." And the Times, con tinuing tho choru of praise, say: " 'La l'ctnine a Papa' I a three-act isoincdle vaudeville of no par ticular dramatic er lltcrury worth, but Interesting in Ibal It afford Mme. Judlc an opportunity fur a scenoof Intoxication that I Milte matchless In It communicative hilarity, broad uggestlvcue, aud utter Inolteuilvtncu. audlu tofar a II glte M, Mezlerc a chance for one of those very umuslngdl. plav or senile Imbecility In which he 1 beheld at hi beat. There were trace of wcarlnca now and then In the tone of Mme. Judlc' staging volte, but her face 1 as comely, her eye 1 a bright, her spirit are a high, aud her laugh l as Infectious as over. It 1 easy to understand bow au actres and songstress whose every look ha meaning and whose every word Is indowed with such charm of distinctness and harmoulousnes a I not cnjoyid twice In a de cade should have European audience al her feel." At last the people of Washlugton v. Ill have tho op portunity ot hearing the Bostou Symphony Orchestra, the greatest orchestra In Ihe world, led by llerr Utrlcke, lately tho conductor ot the celebrated Im perial Opera of Vienna. Forflroytarathuurcheitra na persistently refused to appear oulsldo the city of Boston, but, owlcg to pressing Importunities, lias ootiseuted to give concerts In alew largo cities. It will appear hero early lu April, with Muc. LUllau Nordics, (lime. Nortou,) who created such a furore with Msplesou' Italian Opera Company, 'iheor chctra number iwveuly-flvc performer, etch musician a soloist, It l uudeitteiou the price of ' ticket! Is to be placed at a flgbr gratifying to those or musical tastes wno are genernny prtTcmcii ituiu tne enjoyment of a rich musical treat by the exces sive cbateci made for scats, ft.. Emma Abbott begins a one. week1 engigcment at theSew NMIonalTheairo Monday, MarchlJ.opemng In "Travlatn." Trie, Abbott Company 1 a very pow t tf-ldrle, Mvtlll tie seen from the llatof attlsts.whlch (ji Sof raha( Efhma AMiotl, tirtjirit llellinl.nhd Mlsa Greenrtood, conttaitos, i.i-ic Awan nic, nnu Bertha Frlck: tenors, Michelena and Montgrlffos bassos, Broderlck, Bryant, and Dixon, and Ptnette, baritone The versatility of the company Is shown In a va'led and carefully-selected repertoire, which embrace "Travlata," "Bohemian tilrl," "Mlgnon." "Linda," "Trovatorc," and "l he .Mikado." The lat ter opera win proa o a great attraction, ns i nis i ine first and only time Iho mitilo has been properly in terpreted by a company ot grand opeta artists. Mus Abbott ha worked unceastnitly to makotltl produc tion of"liio MllfW'petfecti andjt must be said that sho has succeeded. Ilerowntendliloaot mm ruin la unsurpassable, in "Travlata."on the open ing evening, Mlsa Abbott (who as Vtotetta makes an Imposing display ot dresses and diamonds) will be snpportedbT Michelena and l'ructlo. Wednesday evening "Bohemian Girl" will be Bung, and the other operas aro " Mlgnon," "Trovatorc," "Sonnainbuls," and "Linda." I heso operas fotm a brilliant reper toire. A tiollccablo feature otino engagement will bolhoappearancoot.Mr. Prnelie, Ihe Washington baritone, who will make hH debut on Monday night In'Traviala." Manager Harris had engaged lor nevt week tho ' Hoop of Gold," bnt having learned ot the great en thusla'm created In Chicago by the romanllo play of "A Wife's Honor" atonco cnleredlnto negotia tions to secure it tor this city, and at an enormous expenso has succeeded, Tbephyloue brlmfulof comedy and pathos nnd all through It tears of laughter. Tho part ot the hero Is a most powerful one, and Is plaied by Mr. Lawrence Marton,tho au thor. Thcuthcr characters are assumed by a cast expressly cngiged. I he aenlo ctfecls aro very re alistic. Mho first act represents a wood scene In Carlabad, near Bohemia, .where a dnelU fought In the snow. Tho duel between Ihe Messrs. Marston Ii considered by Prorcssor Ktgler, Iho great sword master in Chicago, a the most re nllstlc ever seen on any stage. Wo cup tho following from a Cincinnati exchange: "The drama Is Ihrl ling and Is well mounted, and the cast Is mado tip ol good peoolc. .Mr. Lawrence .Marston' IJoi'oiiKatpk was applauded to the echo, and Miss Lillian Houston played f.'iiroue. A'ufrn with ex quisite nnd arllstlc perfection. George Ober, a the artist Jfifi ulllc.M one of the funniest comedians that ever entertained a Cincinnati audionce. Mr. Fox' Stephen was good very good. ThclitlleMlssFran ces as l.tllle l.llllan pleased tho Ihe m imma pres int. Sho Is the youugett sreaklng child on tne stage." Ereiy one who haa entered the circular structure at the corner ot Ohio a 6nue nnd Fifteenth street to seethe Bull Run Panorama has come away sur prised and delighted. "Wonderful!" "Amarlugl" are the kind ot adjectives visitor use to express how far the view exceeds ihclr wildest anticipations. No optical Hlmloti most ot us have et cr experienced approaches that aa one steps out on theplatform aud looks at what docs not seem llko canvas, but like a real landscape stretching over meadow, ewalc, and forest to the distant blue mauutatus. Tho sense of Immensity of space la exactly v, h it ono gets looking from the crest of a mountain lutliMipeu air. The manner In which tho battle scene aru grouped and managed la also most striking. 1 na old s !dicr. It la true, win find at points a lilt lc stralulug for effect something ton theatrical to be true aa representing occurrences In actual war but he will also find much that 13 wonderfully aud graphic ally realistic, and which brings back vividly the stirring eccnea ol twenty-odd years ago. No ono who visits thla pano rama but will want to go again nnd again, an 1 there can bo no doubt It will become oue ot the most popular resorts at the Capital, not alone with tourists, nor even with the vcteraus of theUUI War and tneir lamiues ami cnuurcn, inn wltn all classes and conditions. There la so much in It which appeals to the universal human heart. It not only com memorates one of the moat memorable baltlea In history, but the view is Intrinsically one ot the most magically inspiring which can be presented to hu man eyes. The reappeannce of Mme. Emnh Nevada to morrow evening for a single f are ell concert ought to crowd the Oranl Opera House to Us utmost ca pacity. Nevada's t olee n ol therarcitqui'ity, pure, and birdlike, nnd her execuilon in the upper register Is something exqnislie. She charmed every ono when list here with tho dellghtlul purity of her tones and the perfect c se of her vocallzitlon. Mons. Vergneilsthemost charming te'm w hive heard slnco Campanlnl's decadence. Ills vo'ce Is strong, resonant, and ot charming quality, and he sing tu the most perfect style of iho art. Ihe rest of tho company aie competent artists and the programme is a iiuiiumi uuu aiimcui e uue. One of the brightest musical comedy sketches Is announced for the coming neekatBartonA Logan's Museum that nas ever been presented to Ue public at thl favorite resort. Charles Ollday, with his comlo company of comedians, Including the cele brated Fanny Beane, who, us u musical soubrcttc, has a populatlty unsurpassed by any lady artiste on the American stage, will appeareeeryafternoon and night In "Collars and Cuffs," a rollicking racket of run, music, nnd song In three acts, and presenting two and a-half hours ot continuous laughter. Every body should eeh It, as It is a glorious show. !' .UTS AM) FASiCILS OP ITAS1I1NGT0 COIlltE SrO.M1L.MS. John Qulucy Adams used to Hud It beneficial to go swimming In Ihe Potomac In the gray ot tne morn ing, but siity year have brought such changes to Washington that these simple recreations have be come Impracticable. Mr. Cleveland In ewlmmlng before breakfast would he likely totlnd himself at least as conspicuous as the Washlugton Monument and an o'lject of much livelier Interest. llochetter Union. There was a sensation In Epiphany Church last Sunday, when a well-known lady came walking up the nlslc with a pair of opera glasses lu her hand, which she carried In n most conspicuous manner. As soon as tho services commenced she discovered her mistake, and her devotions were somewhat dis turbed by the tear that other people had noticed it. She explained afterward tint she usually kept her prayer-book and opera glasses togethei, aud lu a Ot of abstraction she picked up the wrong article and started for church Washington Letter to the Chicago IMer-O' emi. A Washington letter Informs us that Mr. George Bancroft, tho famous historian, ha with blm this winter a grand-daughter, a beautiful gld of twenty, who was born In Germany and hi lived in that oountry all her life. She his never been In the United States until now, and although her father was born in Massachusetts and lived mere until his marriage, the daughter can speak a few words of Lugllsb. Mr. Bancroft, instead of employing a teacher for her, gets up at T In the morning, take a cup of coffee and a roll, and then spends an hour be fore the family breakfast giving her lessons In Eng lish. The old gentleman, although overclghty-slx years of of age, goes out tu evening parties a great deal as the escort of this grandchild, of whom he Is very proud, and acts a her Interpreter in conversa tion with those who do not understand French or German. Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia rreis : "Bob I ngcrsoll called upon Secretary Lamar at the Interior Department, and In the course of half aahour'scontersallonsald scores of witty things, which Lamar, lying back uponthesofa lu his private office, enjoyed Immensely, Ingcrsoll finally made some remark In ridicule of orthodox Christianity, There was a momentary pause when he flnlahcd, and tho Secretary Jumped tu hi feet, throwing bis long hair with an Impatient gesture back from nl fore head, 'tngersull,' no exclaimed, 'I hope to live to see the day when you will como to this Cipllal Cliy and preach to the world Christ, and Him crucified! W UU your magnificent abilities and splendid oratory you could work a revival such aslhe worldhasnever acen. I hopo, Bob, to see the diy when ml will come to pass, and you could not engage In any grander or more noble work.' An awkward silence followed, and the Intldel appeared to be momentarily embarrassed. He then told a story about a Coralsti miner, who, not believing In a (Sod, sacrificed his life willingly to succor ilfty of hti comrades tin prlsloned lu a mine. The story wu not pertinent to tho Secretary's remark and In no sense an answer to the appeal. Ingcrsoll seemed to appreciate this, and he soon turned tho conversation awiiy from religious subjocl." A Washington letter to tho Watcrbury .unci lean eaya: "From time to time complaint l beard that Congressmen are disposing of tho allotment of Gov ernment publication which each member receives under the law by selling them directly to second hand book dealers and Junk dealer. The scandal gets Into tho newspapers aud then tho thing I stop ped for a while. Tho complaints have been heard anew within ihe last week. Each member of Con- great receives a certain number of copies of all the lovernmeut publications, of which thousand are teal out from the Government Printing Office every year. Some of the volume are very valuable, being Illustrated with fine colored plates, expensive map, etc. For Instance, a report of the Ethnological Bu reau of the Smlthsoalan Institution, published threo year agu. Is now held alt to, and was sold as high a fill within a month alter publication. Tho Inten tion of (he law which make these allotment of nook to Congressmen undoubtedly waa that the pub lication should go to public libraries In the varlou State and dlatrlcl. let. Tula lathe disposition made of them by most member. T hero am a few. however, who are said to sell the publication which thu come Into their hand. Cascsof thla kind are known to havo occurred within the last few weeks, one old book dealer having order from certain member for all Iho publication due them. Of course, these hon orable gentlemen will sartbat their constituent don'twant that klndof publications, aud thatibey might a well Bell Ihem a to have them llo around and finally go lo tho Junk dealer, some one else get ting Ihe money. However, It I very small business for members of Congress to bo engaged lu." "Dowm.nii handle the light aud shades of the f unions In a manner that stamps him a natural mm arlUl." Capllol, Atlanta, aa, I1I.EIU. The second grand prize carnival nt the E-strcet Rink next '1 ucmlay evening, March 0, promise to be a greater success than the late similar event. In connection with tho other attractions promised by Manager Urouse, the exhibition of faucy counlo skating by Mls Alice lllco and Mr. Old should be meutluued a prominent feature. A list of the prizes which will be awarded after the grand inarch I appended! Mast original costume Ladles I 1-lrst, Flush dressing case; second, gold ring. Gents: Irsr, silk umbrella; second, set Ideal roll. Most elegant costume ladles: Flrat, one dozen photos to order; second, leather album. Gents: First, toilet case; second, scarf.pln. Most comlu costume Ladlcst First, plush and sallu portfolio; second, season ticket, with uso of skate. Gents : First, shaving act and case; second, Russia clgar-cosc. Best nuwer girl, gold pin, pearl holder; besidoublo coslumes.lno silver medal; best local hit, wall pocket uud whisk. bolder; best colored dude, box cigar! best colored Tojuy, plush ease of puperand envelope. The exhibition of fancy skating at the E-atrcct rink last week by Professor Fiuglc was ono or the finest ever glveu In tliUelly. Since tho appearance of Aglnton, earlier In the season, u nrtut has ex hibited lu this city who has such complete control ut the roller a Profe or Fwglca, and he I considered by many of hi admirer tho peer of Aglnton, o fur aaitraceahd execution are concerned. Unexpected that the 1'rofrssur will shortly leavu for a lour of Iho Northern rink. Last baturday evenlug a very luttrcatlug series of race, ot fifteen luluute each, wcro Inaugurated ut lboKallonl,the entry making tho beat record lu the four night recelvlug a bauUsomc gold badge, Towaey eutered to race against time, endeavoring lo cover sixteen mile lu tho four heat. 'Ihe rtaull areu follow: Saturday Towaey. 4 miles, V laps; Tubman, 8 mile, It lap: CullUou, 8 mile, U lap; McCrutckiou,8mUe, ltf lia; Hamilton, a mile. UXlsp; Wood, a miles, It lapa; Payne, ii miles, A Lip. Monday 1 owacy, 4 iullet, !rf lap: Tubman, 9 miles, VI lap; McCrutcheou, 9 mile, 11 laps: Ham ilton, miles', li lap; Colllaon, s miles', li lap; Wood, 8 mile, vy, Up; Payne, 8 uille,! lap. ' It 1 Impossible to do Mr. Downing Justice lu a newspaper crltlcUnt. He must be seen tu be ap- preciiwcu. n itinn iw jru-. THE mn.Es AT HOME. The National miles may well feel prond ot Ihe Isrje assembly of filendiwho attended their laat "At Home for the icion at Ihe Armory T hnrsday night lost. It wai In evety tespect.eqnal lo the. .. - brilliant receptions given by Iti- eothmaid hpfVfnfv m S23 noed for the many pretty fares number of five hundred of more, nrt n. JR """ fi'tionof witnessing a little surprise inebojai;.-: In siofe for em? of ihe honorary member wno h been of tfteat nftvlcti IP th company, especially on the trip of the command to irftke Minnalonkn.Mlnn , In JunM'al. Mt. FfM. Hrckett( tne scntlman referred to, was th!i rtSTpfcftl of very handsome silver (service, suitably cnerand.nnl presented by capt. oyster in a few well-chosen nora IBat showed me high esteem In which tne company hold Mr. Bracken nd tho vivid nnd lite manner in which they remember hi service to the command. Badges of a special design nnd very handsome In, appearance were presented by Llent, Hay, on behalf or tho cntnnanv.fo the following member forhon- orablo continuous service for five year, during which ltqie they have attended more than 75 per cent, of the dttill ot the company In cacti ot the five year: Capt. JamM r. uyJtM, rirst, 1,1cm. J, o. Manson, Second I lent. O. W , Ievnns, t-lfet Sirri'itf W. P. Boteler, Third Hergcnnt W. B. Magrudci, oeartrrmastcr Sergeant Charles Atkinson, Sergeant V. P. Vale, and Corporal .1 II. clear. Engrossed resolution ot thanks, gotten up In a very elegant manner, wcro irescnlcd to Messrs. Fred. Bracken, Lieut .1. O. Manson, I lent. O. W. Kvans, and Corrornl II. K. Slrapaon for service 10 tho company In tho falthlul rtrformaticoot duties assigned each doting tne last year. The co eastern ws a happy oue, nnd Impressed npon the minds ot till pte'ent the tact tint the boy know how to remember and reward thoscwhohavii contributed to iho creat success that has attended the company since It organization In 1850 The committed off entertainment and dancing consisted ot Mr. William Orerbeck,ln charge; aides, Messrs J. M. Wright, P. S. Sprlghlloy, B. C. Stokes, W. P. Boteler, W. U. Magruder, Frank McDermotl, Will Way, and K. A. Ooodwln, whoso energetlo endeavorsto please made Iho "At Home'' a complete uccrss. Among tho msny present were Mr. and .Mr. M. M. l'.irkcr, Mr. and Mrs Fred. Bracken, Copt. Chatlcs Ebert and Mlsa Kiicrti Mr. and Mrs J. W. Tnwnscnd, Mr. nnd Mrs. W. A, It, Chhrctr, Mr., and Mr. W.T. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. A. 1 chili's, MF. rtnd MM. Charles V. Lincoln nnd Miss Lincoln, Messrs Jolm Wi StrnitiSi I.. II, Perly, K. A. Main, Charles It. Cleave", W. If. Morgan, O. A. Barllctt, W. II, Jljrttow, George E. Earlle, K. II, Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Brown, Sydney V. Einlth, B. Spooney Bennvkuper, Mjor and Mr, r. A. Clif ford, Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Combs, .Mr. and Mrs. Tred. F.vnn"! Mr. end Mr. Charles KGlbbs, Mr. nnd Mr. T. A, Garner, Mr. andJIfa. It. II. tiittingi. II. W. Fosa, of Baltimore: 11. C. I cot, of Wff. Xork Mr. and Mrs. C. Bayer, Mr. nnd Mrs Charles Anlre, Mr. George C. Vldclto, Mrs. Johns nnd Miss Johns, Mrs. Goodman nnd Mlssca Cowling, Mrs,. U. I). Hood, Mrs. George Benlley, Mrs. .1. o. Manson, Mr. George Lane, Mr. nnd Mr. W. II. Itupp, Mr. and Mrs. Will Oyster. Mlsa Hello Oyster, Mr. W. 1'. W arner, Mr. nnd Mr Ed. Demaray, Mlsacs Mattlu, Mullen, ltutchlni, Harvey, ITloiiltnn, Chancer, Carter, Lnmhle, Detwellor, Mr. J. It. clear, Mrs. II. K. Simpson, Mrs. D. II. Treadwoy, Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Hay, Mrs Plant, Mr. Godfrey, Mrs. n. A. Good, win, Mrs Slmonson, Mrs. .M. K. Hlley, Mrs. J. I. King, Mrs. John Seltr. Mrs. S. ltyan, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. s. I'. Brooks, Misses Hnzzard, WT1 Hams, MoMlllan.McGulggan, Kid well, Shomo, Poole. Wrcnn, Manzer, Mycr. Brnckett, Maitlngly, Ileyl man, Lclghton, Nanghton, Plant, Dorr, Knlaer, W'ei lcr, GalesRl, Uardiug, llcaman,Karr,Hodler, Baden, Dent, Walker. Tartlsae, Medlng, Armstrong, Mokes, Mrs. Kendall, Mr. C. A. Seliz, Charles W7. Brown, Messrs. It, J. Mawhlnney, W. S. Thompson, T heo. and Mrs George W. Itourer, Jame McCann, It. II. W A le, W. F. Warner, J. C. ilalplne, Mai. and Mrs Lvrann. K. 1 Ilroon. If. it. ttirlenn.ii-. u'nn.m i llo'mes, Dr. T. A. ltltchle, Lieut. John K. Metzger, ol MInueapolls, Minn ', Mr C. A. Klntncr, Ud. New man, C. A. Burden, James N. Davis, W llliam Mont gomery, Messrs. W. s. Armstrong, George w. Pair- iinnncr, w. 11. iioore, v. L unrvey, T. J. Clork, nr. nnu sir a. Dennett. Messrs. F. J. Wood, W. E. 1 ewls, F. P. Madlgan, Alex. Abrahams, Joseph F. Kapp. L. D. W'll.nn, George P. Jackson, C. II. War ner, II. s. Seldcn, E. V. Murphy. Mr. and Mr. Deltrleh, Mr. Scott Tower, II. B. Gilbert, Col. and Mrs. Jamison, W. E. Clapp, Mr. W. B. Young, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Jones, Mr. W. It. Choaie, Mr. George It. Chittenden, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Hartlgau, Mr. and Mrs. Dubant, Mr. A. J. Schullles, Mr. W. r. Clrk. Dr. Dlcdel, Col. A. B. Dickerson, Mr. W. F. Nabers C. P. Conger, Col. If. A. Pierce, Misses Haltlo Mer rltt.Ella Speak, Moggie Daw, Mamie Grav, Jennie I.usk, Idallomllnson, and many others. Prolessor Weber furnished Inspiring music. . Mn. R. L. Downino la an actor of rare ability, possessing an unusual amount of personal mag netism, and with years or experience with Bootb, center, McCullough, Mary Anderson, and other tragic stars, has Justly earned the position he now holds, "Ame rha's Tragic Actor." m "Aldernej Dairy Wagons." Fresh Aldorney butter churned every morning nnd delivered in Jf-pound "Ward" prints, go cents per pound. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk, and sweet milk, B cents per quart. Cream, 15 cents per pint. DIED. MOHAN. Saturday, March 6, 1650, at snor. M., ol typhuld fee er, Edwin S. Moran,tn the thirty-sixth year of his age. Notice of fuhenl la dally papers. FORREST. March 5, Alexander Forrest, aged seventy-one years Funeral from tho residence of his nephew, u. Trench ueen, 008 Eighth street southeast, thla afternoon, at 3 o'clock. G03Z LEIL March s, lames Goszler.ln the seventy seventh year of his age. Funeral will take place at his Into residence, 30-.-3 P street, to day at 4 P. M. SMITn March 0. at 1330 TwHttti street, Arthur Whitney Smlin, son of Judge I. W. Smith, of Man chester, N. II. Prayers at the house to-day, at 12 o'clock. Inlermcnt In New Hampshire. JOsJ. -U. LEE, Formerly of HENRY LEE'S SONS, UNDERTAKER. NEW AND COMMODIOUS WAKKHOOMS, 325 .'ennsjlvanift Avenue Northwest. Residence on the premises feM.tf $VSCM jtjotlcw. nif-DMr-TiiE officehs and MEMBERS or THE GR,ND ROYAL AltUU CIIAITEH. of the District of Columbia, are requested to attend n speel il convocation at Masonlo Temple on SUNDA V ac ibii?.c-cm,ui. aociocs, ior ine purpose of at tending the funeral of our deceased companion, JAMEs GOSZLEH, Past Orand High Priest. By order ol the M. E. Grand High Priest. L. O. STEPHENS. mri-HD Grand Secretary. rtggpA .iih-;iin, of tue -stock- HOLDERS OF THE NATIONAL GERMICIDE COMPANY will be held In Room 82, Corcoran Building, on MONDAY, March 29, at 1 o'clock P.M., to consider Iho propriety of Increasing the capital stockof thecompany. It. W. BALDWIN, fe2S 413 President. rjjHEl'OKT OFTIIEajO.V ItlTION OF NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBIIC. Al' WASHINGTON, II. C, At the close of business March 1, 1SS0. RESOURCES. Loanaand discounts fi33,5o;3 Overdraft 43111 U.S. bond to secure circulation vooioouv U.S. bonds to sccuro deposits 100,00000 U. 8. bonds on hand fl'.aoooo Other stocks, bonds, and mortgages T I ,vut 00 Due from approved reserve agents 0i),u9l vi Due from oilier National Bank '.'s.lss n Due from Slato Bank and Banker iam Real estate, furniture, and fixtures "o,soo uo Current expense and taxes paid 4,iUU Premiums paid lj.uuo 19 Check and other cash Item .' 19,631 jo BUI of other banks n,r,:o0 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and pennies 400 41 Specie (Gold, 133,024.60) , 1)9,15150 Legal tender notes 117,41100 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer, fl per cent, of circulation) 000 CO Total f 1,313,9(11 07 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In (20o,ouooo burnlusfuud 10,1,000 00 Undivided profits u2,lfiOS4 National Bank uotes outstanding no.ouooo Iudlvldutl deposits subject to check 742.83S 01 Demand certificates of deposit 10,73.131 Certified checks 2,U85 8! United States deposits 50,253 85 Due to other National Bank , 32,30078 Due to State hauk and bauker vr,oi3iu Total.,, 11,313,004.07 City 0J Washington, County of Washington, st: J.UItAKLlM s. BltADLbY, Cushlerof thoubovc named bank, do nolcmnly snear that theabovestute incut Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. CHARLES H. BRADLEY, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn lo before mo this 4lh day of March, issa. ' WILLIAM K. HOWARD, Notary Public. correct-Attct: I). B. CLARKE, W. II. MOIIHIKON, A. A. WILSON, W. It. ItlLKY, JAMES L. NOHItlH, rarl.ltd Directors. 52?' s-UEFOKr OF TJIK CONDITION OF TflK CENTRAL NATIONAL HANK AT WASIIING'ION, IN TIIK DIBITIIcr OF COLUMBIA, At the do8o of business March I, bso. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts overdralts ,.,..., U. H. bonds to secure circulation . . , U.S. bond on hand,,, ,,, OtherstockB, bond, and mortgage ,, , Duo from approved reaerve agcuts Due from otner Nutlonal Bauk ,, . Due from State bank and bankers . ... ileal estate, furniture, and fixture .... current expeuaes and taxes paid rreinlumanald.. , ,. Check and other cash Items Bill of otner baak ,..i Fractional paper curreney, nickels, and pennies , , Specie , ,, ... , Legal-tenderuotcs , Redemption fund with U. s. Treasurer, (3 per cent, ol circulation) ,, 1105,310 st WJI 70 loo.oou no 11KI,U00 (0 B!W 00 77,819 71 12,417 47 K.2M 75 2,37V W .1,778 U7 22,003 CO '23,313 23 J ,03 1 00 12 n 47,780 00 VCI.OSI 00 4,300 00 Total ,, 913,570 14 LIABILITIES. Capital stork paid In ,,, ,. ftoojioo 00 SurDlusfund y.voon no j Undivided profits 12,031 18 nuuuuai uauit note ouistuuuiiig uuhjo 00 Dividend unpaid 100 (10 Individual ilcpodt subject to cluck ,, 722,214 52 Certified checks ,.,,,, ,.,,.. 9,134 44 Total , 1933,570 It UUU lit of Columbia, Cttvof Washington, ssi I, J. A. HUFF, cashier of the above named bauk, do solemnly swear that tho above aluleiueulls true to the best ol my knowledge aud belief. .1. A. Illll'l' I'AsliWr. Subscribed aud sworn 10 before me ibuctu dayol March, ltxxl, Notary Public. Correct Alleal; HAMUHL NOUMENP, JAMES L. IIAHBOUlt, W. II. WEIIII, B.CHARL'ION, II. BHOWNINti, Director turl 110 poll HUNT. FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, THE THIRD FLOOR OF T1II8 BUILDING, (4W Tenth Btreet Norirtwest,) With oftlco toou on Oral Moor. The central location IV. ,utsv iwiu,ui.l lulls I'UIUCUIUIlJ VfUUUUli; iwf almoat auy kind ot bualues. THE PinuRlM. OF THE B1TTLE OF MIIISUS, OR SECOND BULL RUN! cotmmi irii.tijBn'rw stuhex and oiiio avjentje, TWO BLOCKS SOUTlf Of fJtSlKSVLVANIA AVENUE. The Most Eealistic Battle SceiiO Ever Produced OPEN DAILiY FROM 5) A. 31. TO 11 P. ill. AliMlSSldX, SO cenia. Children under 12 year, SB cents. I-IA-lRIS' BIJOTJ THEATEE. Oftti WEEK, COjIMUNriNti MONDAY AFTERNOON', MARCH 8. E VKUY AFTERNOON AT 2:30 AND EVERY EVENING AT 8 KI.AIIOKATK PBODUCTfolJ OF TIIK GHEATEST Of no.MANTIO PLAYS, IFE'S A CAST OF l!AF..Cr;H,FI I.HAMA1IO AHT1NTS. NEW NUENIU EfFEUTM Nl'riJlALI.V rAIHTF.D. A DltAMA DEPICTING1 THE SEVEN HUMAN PANSION8, IiOVfi, PEAK, HOPE, llEMOnSE, REVENGE, HATE, AND .,EAM)U8 Making 111 In n BttUf Toficlitmr (Jfory or Domestic 1,1 To Iicanllfftisly Illna.i-nted.. A FetTi smmico Wlmfici Tenrhlnic Aienl tn nnil HccoItc tho Ilrnrly Iiulorftement or All Mniihlml. ADMISSION", MATINEES, (Holiday Kxcerleif.J do CENTS! CIIILDHKN, II ALP PniCE. ADMISSION, NlOlirS, UB AND SIS CENTS. BOXES, AllMITTlRCf SIX riiltHONS, TKI.KE DOLLAltS, NEXT WEEK-THR UtlEAT ACTHKSS, LIZZIE MAT JI.Jf MI. W INDSOB'S SHOE FAJl LOIi, 1423 X. 1'. Avenue, near'IBth Strer Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fine Shoes, Soft Shoes for Tender Feet a Specialty. T 33 It SI IS g,tuusrrant5. NEW NATIONAL TIIEATHi:. DOWNING. "oitit lion" oxrr. mors:. MONDAY, (ONE WEEK.) MARCH , ROBERT $ AS VAUTOUR THE EXILE Sunportcd by Ml3 Con stance Hamblln, under the management of A. B. Anderson. Mondiy night, first production upon any stage of "Vautour, the Exile," by Adolnhe D'Enncry. Next Week Emm Abbott Grand English Opera Company. mrl.lt N: KW NATIONAL TUEATRU. IIXTKA. NEXT WEEK-MONDAY, MARCH IS. Sale of Beats Thursday, March 11. THE RENOWNED EMMA ABBOTT! ORAND OPERA COMPANY. Largest, Strongest, and only Successful English upcra company in America. New and Brllliinl Array of Artlits: Abbott, Bc'lnl, Annandale, Montegrltfo, Michelena, Prnette, Broderlck, Dixon, Bryant, Tomassl. GRAND CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA. In the following brilliant repertory : MONDAY Emma Abbott will sing in her greatest success, LA TH AVI ATA. ABBOTT as Vloletta MICHULESfA as Alfredo l'ruette, Broderlck, Dixon, Qrcenwogd. TUESDAY and TI1U11SDAY NKinTS, First Pro ductlon in Washington by a Grand Opera Com pany of the great Japanese craze, the MIKADO, With the Famous EMMA ABBOTr as YUM YUM Also Ilellnl, Annandale, Oylcr, Mnnlegrlffo, Prnette, Broderlck, Bryant, Dixon. WEDNESDAY M AT1NEE-SOMNAMBULA. WEDNESDAY NIGH I' Bnlfe' Tuneful Opera, BOHEMIAN GIRL. EMMA ABBOTr a ARLINE TRIDAY Ambrose Thoma9'HRomantlo Opera, with greatest cast of the week, MIGNON. Threo Prima Dinnas; Abbott, Ilellnl, Annandale, and the entlro company In the cast. SATURDAY Orand Abbott Matlnee-Dnnlzcttl's m-isterplece, LINDA OF OIIAMOUNI. SATURDAY NtnilT-FarewclI Performance, IL TROVATOKE. LDAUail'S OUAND OPERA UOUSE. Farewell Concert of MME. EMMA NEVADA, Under the Direction of Mr. C. A. Chlzzols, MONDAY EVENINO.M AIICII8. A Popular Programme. M M E. E M M A NEVADA Will be assluicd by the f mowing artists, their fare- well in Washington: ' Vcrgncl, Bull, Casatl, Lcwlla, and aiorza. Reserted scats f 1,11,50, and JI, according to loca- Hon. AL1. AUdll'S GRAND Ol'KHA HOUSE. TUB JIIDIC HRARON. Positively Limited to Four Nights and Saturday Matinee of the Acknowledged i;uecn of comlo Opera, JTJDIC! COMMENCING WEDNESDAY EVENING, March 10,1690. Wednesday Mile. Nltouche, March 10. Thursday La Belle llelene, Murch II, Frlday-Lllll, Murch 12. Saturday Matlnee-Orand Duchess, March 13. Saturday Night-La Femme a Papa, March 13. blnglo scat sale now open-f t, f 1.50, and 12, Next Wcek-AIilEE. Dime Mxitsenm, Pennsylvania aienuc.ncar Eleventh street. A WEEK OP LAUailTER AND MUSIC. COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 8, EVERY AFl'EHNOON AND NI01IT, The Universal Favorllo of tho People, ClIAnLEH 4UI.UAY, And' Ills Great COMPANY OP COMIC COMEDIANS, I ulroduetug America's finest uoiibrette, FANNY 1IEANK, whoso salary alone In New York equal somo entire compaufe. aud who Is now the Reigning Fa- urlto of the -Metropolis wlili both Ladles and Gentlemen. Cbrlssle's Great Laughing success, In 'I hrco Acts, VOM.AIIS AND CVVVN, With New Scenery, New Cast, and New Novelties Immense bpcclaliles aud Songs, and 1,W Jokea, Dauces, and Bon Mots I a Altogether a Rattling Racket of Fun, and ONE CONTINUOUS LAUGH FOR 2 HOURS I Everybody should see this Ihe Greatest Comedy Suc cess of the Season. ADMISSIONIOALL'lHIS GltEAT SHOW ONLY 10 CENTS. Seats reserved for threo day In adraiice. Last (I11.1r.cr of Hie Season OF PROP. L, G. MAHINl'S Classes In Modern Dances. Classes will commence on 'luesday, March 10, at S and 7 P.M., Masonlo Temple. Prof. Marlnl can bo consulted at hi school dally, or circular will bo mailed on application. inarl.2ts JJERZOO'B NINTH HT. O.'J.BA HOUSE. COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 8. Al'J'EUNOON AT ! P. M., EVENING AT 8 P. M. IN 'lilt: ItANliN, Magnificent bi encry, Extellcut Cotupauy, ADMISSION lu CENTS. POPULAR PRIOF.S 23 CENTS. 8IJ0N1. FANOY and FULL-MtESS PltlZB OAKNIVAlr, HsH'l'Hll 33 T U I IV .IC , TUF.bDAY NIGHT, MARCH 1). At Iho urgent request ot my many patron I hate dee Idcd tu hold uuuther Curuh al on the above dato. Admission, hoc. Dtaica, inc. Tweuty valuable 15C. Twcutv Prize. V. S. N, UROUSE, Manager. F. KRAUSE. ORCHESTRA, O'JI H. V. AVKNUE H. I.'., MuslofuruUhcd for Balls.Gennaus, Reception, etc order left at Mctzerott A co.' Muslo store, VW Pennsylvania avenue, promptly attendee! to. Telepuonu Call, m t. uo2M HONOR! HAVE YOU SEEK THE NEW SINGLE-SHOT WINCHESTER KIFLE, JUST OUT'? PRICE ffil5. JAI 2d, 02, 38, 40. ii, 4fi, Using 22 Rim Fire, Shor.'ftong, or Exirn Long, also 51 cal. Centra Fire, 13 Grain i'owdcr, 32 40 grain and 40 55 grains, ALSO CREAT REItFCTlON Iff REMINGTON RIFLES. Sporting Hides, No. l,lt. F. ore. P. 71, 32,3S, 40, $l! Sporting Itm.'s, No. IV, It. F. or C. F. W,3i,88,40,tlS sporting Ulrica, ho. 2, it. r. or c. F. !, w, 89, 40, ir Sporting Rifles, No. 3, R. 1'. or C. F. 32, ts, 40, 44, il Double II. L. Guns, MO, 145, $50, J-5, ffffi, tc. UUMINGTON ARMS AGENCY, 8I lT.NNNVI.VAMA ATKNUC. MODEI.ATJ3, ttrtion Salts . IJHIOMAS UOWLINU, Auctioneer. -"CATALOGUE SALE OF Oriental Carpets, hug.?, PORTIERES, LAJ1BHE0.UINS, AND FINE E11I.R0IDEHIES, EMBRACING RVRE PIECES, SUCH AS ROYALAfiniCIHI'EI'.I.Ctlftll It COS, BILK BOKIIAKA AND HIIEBAZ IIVUS, antique ii am. rugs, an other 81'et'ijilxs of great valci:. the catalogue embraces about twenty l1rge carpets. to be sold at tublic auction, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, and FRIDAY, Mirch 9, 10, II, and 12, ISM, Commencing at 11 A. M. and 3 P. M. EACH DAY. GRAND EXIIIBITIOJV, SATURDAY, MARCH 0, AND MONDAY, MARCH S, 1658. in nil; FIRST ELOOR OF MY SALES-ROOMS, Southwest Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and . Eleeenth Street. mr7-H0 w ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTIONEERS. AHT rXIIIIIIIION AND UNLIMITED SALE BY AUCTION, THE WORKS OF MR. CHARLES ARMOR, COMPRISING ABOUT ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS, IN CLUDING MANY CHOICE SUBJECTS, LAND SCAPES, MARINE, FIGURF, AND FRUIT 1 IECES. The announcement that these are the productions of Mr. Armor will no doubt be sufficient to attract our beat people aa buyer. He ha already won dis tinction as onanist hero and abroad.. HI remark ahle copy of Bouguereau's"Satjr and Nympha," now on exhibition ut Aman', is a masterpiece; and has been so pronoun :ed by all who have seen It. A man capable of producing such a picture Is entitled to full recognition a master of his art, and be I rapidly being placed In tho position bis genius, en titles him to occupy. A Ult to Ibe exhibition will, without doubt, warrant yourprcsenco av the sale, which take place WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. MARCH lu AND II, AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P. M AT OUR ART ROOMS, CORNER TENTH AND PENN AVENUE N. W, Ready for cxhililllon 'IUESDAY and WEDNES. IU V. Gallery oiwn from 8 A. M. to s p. M. WALTER II. WILLIAMS A CO., mr7-lia Auctioneer. .fprtj. X-HE Washington Turf Exchange ritirrif-i Iloiihie, ADJOINING NATIONAL TIIEA1HE, WILli BE OPEN A. Tu L. WINTER, TO -MAKK UOOUH ON TUE NEW ORLEANS RACES CiKKAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTH TO THE NORTH, WEbT. AND SOUTHWEST DOUBLE TRAoi, STKeL HAILS. SPLENDID SCENERY. MAGNIFICENT EoLlPflTraT, , IN EFFECT JANUARY I7.1B607 Train leave Washington, from Station, corner of . Blithandlliurcet,nsfollowi For Pittsburg and tho West, Chicago Limited Ex.. press of Palace Sleeping Cars, at u.au a.m. daily : Fast I. no, p.60 a.in. dally to Cincinnati and St. Loufr, Willi Sleeping Car from HarrUburg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Cur to bt.Loul; dally, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chicago! Chicago and Cincinnati Express, 7.10 p. m. daflv. with bleeping Car Washington lo Chicago, connect. Ing at llarrlsburg with Western Express, Willi through Sleeper for Louisville aud St. Ixjui. Fa cino Express, 10 p. m. dally, for Pittsburg and the West, with through Slcerer llarrlsburg to Chicago and Cleveland. BALTIMORE AND TOTOMAO RAILROAD. For Erie, Canandalgua, Rochester, Buffalo. Nl. agara, at 10 p. in. dally, yxcept Saturday, with Palace Car Washington to Rochester. For Wllllamsport, Lock Haven, and Elmlia. at ,50 a. m. dally, oxcept Sunday. For New Yoik and the East, T.1S, 9.00,11 a.m.. 2 uo. 4 20, 10, and 11.20 p, 111. On Sunday. 0 a. tu., s ,'4 20.' 10. and 1 1.80 p.m. " '""i ,'" Llu.ltcd Express of Pullman Parlor Can. .o a m. and 8 :50 p. 111. dally, except Sunday, For Boston without change, 11.00 p. m. every dav. For Brooklyn, New York, all through train con nect at Jersey City with bout of "Brooklyn Annex." affording direct transfer to Fulton (trccl, avoldUm donblo ferriage across New York City. For Phlladelphla,7.l5, and 11 a in., 2.00, 4.20. t. lt. aud 11.20 p.m. on Sunday, 11 a. in., if, 420, , iV an1Ul.20p.1n. 1 1 1 i '"i limited Express, v.40 a. in. nnd 3.5U p, 111, dally, except Sunday. ' ' For Baltimore, 0.85, 7.15,0.00, f(,40,.60, Ua.ro.. 12.06, if, 8 6(1, 4.J0, 4.27, 4.40, , 7.10. 10, and 11.20 p. in OnSuueiav.O.oo, V.50,andll.o0 a. in., V,4 29,. 7.!0,in,audlf.iop.iu. ' ' "' For Pope' Creek Line, 7.15 a. m. and MO p. m. dally, except buuday. Fur Anuapolla, 7,15 and t a. in. and 12.06 and .vi p. tn dally, except Sunday, Suudays, 0 a, in, aud 4 VII p. in. ALEXANDRIA AND FIIBDERH'UHIIIIRG RAIL. WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON HAlliHOAD. For Alexandria, e.oo,7.O0,9M,U.(i, uud 11. t a.m.: 3(15,4.25,4.36,8 01, 8.05, and 11.87 p. iu. On Sunday at 0.00, V.25, audi l.ui a. in., uud 8.03 p. in. ' For Itlchmoud uud tho South, e.ou and 11.01 a. tn. dally, aud 4.83 p. in. daily exe cpl Sunday. Tralnsleave Alcxuudrla for washlngtou, 5.05, 8.00. 10.00, and 10.10 a. m., 1,8.05,8.23,5.10, 7.05, and 10.4'J p.m., and 12.10 inldnlgat,(exe ci Monday.) On bun day at 8.00 ami 10.10 a. in. 1 7.06 and 10. Jj p. in., aud 12 1 10 night. ' Ticket and Information al tho omce northeast corner of Thirteenth street and PonnsylvanUavenne. and at the ttatlou, where order can be left tor the ohecklngof baggugelo destination from hotel ana resldeui.es. UUARLBS K. I'UGH, General Manager. J, It. WOOD.lHueralPassesgerAgeut