The Philadelphia Times from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Page 7

THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. TUESDAY MABCH lfv .897. PAINTINGS ON EXHIBITION MARKS BROS. fun was caused by the favorite comedians. McAvoy and May.

Llzale-B. Raymond's songs were warmly encored and the original musical blacksmiths. Prummond Staley and Belle Birbeck, made a great bit. Johnnie Carroll Is rightly ranked among the best monologue comedians. Other on the excellent bill were Meyer Cohen.

In Illustrated ballads; Jack and Rosa Burke, boxer and bag punchers, and Maiuz and Maett, two very clever acrobats. THE ROUND OF THE THEATRES A FIXE PRODUCTION OF MIGXON AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE. EASTER REMEMBRANCE Tbe Work of Four Prominent Artists Now to ba Seen at the Academy of the Fine Arts. The public of Philadelphia interested in art who visit the Academy of the Fine Arts dur ing the next two weeks will have the pleasant opportunity of examining an onnsnally interesting exhibition, including four groups of paintings by American artists, John Jic- Lure Hamilton. Joseph Linden Smith, Frank Wilbert Stokes and George Thompson Hobbs.

It Is a very attractive collection that Mi Hamilton makes with his group of pictures. mainly portraits, recently received from London, where they attracted much favorable comment. Mr. Hamilton Is a very skilful craftsman, working In the manner of tbe distinctively modern painters, whose Impulse his en from Paris; In' be I as, a pr t.i ccd style of his own and infuses into bis work a certain individuality that commands inter ested study. The picture of chief Importance In his pres.

ent exhibition is the new oortralt of Mr. Gladstone, the most recent of a series of likenesses of the distinguished statesman which Mr. Hamilton has painted during the last five years. The first was hung In the Salon In 1S92, when it was purchased by the French Government and now bangs In the Luxembourg. The excellent portrait or Jir.

Gladstone at Downing street, which is owned by the Academy of the Fine Arts, appears In tbe present exhibition. The new portrait presents the venerable ex-Premier in his study at Hawarden editing the works of Bishop Butler the volume Is firmly grasped In his hands, and he sits before his desk surrounded with a mass of books and papers. The colors are clear and bright; everything Is influenced by the light which streams from the great window, with Its expansive view of the park, the accessories being painted swiftly.wlth the strictest economy of detail. As a portrait the new picture at once gives the impression of being individually truthful; It Is not only Mr. Gladstone, but Mr.

Gladstone at tbe particular moment. Of the other portraits, that of the late Biehard Vaux, owned by tbe Academy, Is already familiar, as Is also the portrait of the Philadelphia artist. Henry Thourou. There Is a small but striking pastel of Cardinal Manning, expressive lu Its characterization of the eminent prelate; of tbe subtle combination of qualities which gave interest and dignity to his ascetic. Intellectual face.

When at hia best. Mr. Hamilton's work is extremely Interesting In showing how certain aesirea enects may De securen wuu iue slightest of suteestlon and without losing time over the unimportant details. But there are times wnen nis suggestiveness Decouies too nearly Indeflnlteness. as In the picture of Dr.

J. Madison Taylor, which, while skilful in the treatment of softly brilliant lights, is hardly a portrait. The same cannot be said, however, of the portrait of Edward Blaxland. which is admirable In tbe qualities of roundness and relief. Among other por traits are those of Dr.

stllie. rroressor jonn Tvndall. aud of Onslow Ford, the English sculptor. A number of earlier pictures are shotvu. but one prefers rather to form au estimate of the range of the artist's ability from his wore recent works.

It Is a pleasure to comment upon the very good work of the young Boston artist, Joseph Linden Smith, who la steadily rising in his chosen field of decoration. His decorations in the Public Library of Boston are well known and he has been engaged for tome time Dast on the external decorations In color of tbe new Horticultural Hall in this city. His exhibit at the Academy includes some fifty pictures, studies made abroad In favorite artistic haunts In Italy. They are more than mere superficial comments of travel, jotted down, as It were, in an artist's diary; but serious, Intelligent studies of the scenes full of local color. Mr.

Smith has all of the decorator's appreciation of color. Those to whom the far frozen North Is as a sealed region will gather many Instructive Impressions of Arctic scenery and life from the striking collection of pictures which Mr. Stokes contributes to the exhibition. He was the artist member of the Peary relief expedition of 1892 and the North Greenland expe. dltlon of 1893-04.

Mr. Stokes' pictnres are carefully recorded effects under conditions which are accurately noted in neat, printed form for the greater Instruction of the visl. tor. His reproductions of tbe sunrise, twilight and moonlight of the Arctic summer, of glacier, aurora, and curious Eskimo life are as so many new impressions of the White North. Mr, Hobbs adds au Interesting exhibit of landscapes and still life which give new Ideas of the range of his achievement.

NOTES AND QUERIES W. employes of the Mint come tinder the provisions of the civil service law. B. little book, called "How the Republic is Governed." by Noah will give you the information that you want. Florida.

It would be better for you to write to the General Land Office, at Washington, D. C. Make your questions brief and pointed, and you will doubtless get prompt answers. J. B.

B. Nearly every country, or state, in the world has Its flag. You will Cud them, shown In their peculiar colors, in auy of the large dictionaries. It seems hardly necessary for us to give space here to a ilst of thevouu-tries, as you request. H.

J. P. The old custom of saying "God bless youl" to a person who sneezed had its origin lu the year 558, when there was a plague of sneezing. Persons, apparently In food health, were suddenly attacked by a of sneezlug. which generally proved fatal.

Student. There are about three hundred words lu the English language tbat were formerly written with the termination "our." The is now almost universally dropped from this termination in both tbe Fulled States and England. "Candour," favour," "honour," are still used In England to some extent, but the tendency is to drop the from all of them. H. L.

S. Candace, Queen of Ethiopia, mentioned In Acts 27, was a real personage: In other words, that name Is not there applied to a dynasty, as you suggest, sue reigned during the first quarter of the first century, and was a woman of much ability and force of character. Tbe history of that period tells of her wars with the Roman, Augustus then being Emperor. D. K.

T. John Adams aud John Qulucy Adams, the second aud the sixth President of the I'uited States, are both burled uuder the Unitarian Church, at Qulucy, Mass. James Madison was burled in tbe centre of a large level field near Montpeller, Va. James Mou-roe died in New York, July 4, 18R1. and in 1S58 his remains were removed by tbe Stare of Virginia to Hollywood Cemetery, at Richmond.

Benjamin. The Monroe Doctrine, briefly stated, is that the United States consider as dangerous to their peace and safety, ami therefore discountenance, any attempt of any European power to further extend Its territory on jurisdiction ou the Western Hemisphere. It Is called the Monroe Poc-trjpe, because It was first proposed by President Monroe, In his message of Pecember 2. 18S3. Edna- The man who was so bitterly opposed to Popery that he bad a cross cut out of his military flag was John Endlcott, Governor of Massachusetts.

He was the strictest of the strict among tbe Puritans, and stopped at nothing in Carrying out what he thought was right. Among other things, be forbade men to wear long hair, and ordered the women to wear veils over their facos In public meetings. He came to America iu 1628, and died In Boston In 1863. Bethel. The Mazarln Bible Is the flrt Latin edition of the Bible printed, l-iotKw.

The printing was done with cut metal types, just then Invented by John Gutenberg. This edition gets Its name from the fact that a copy of It was found in the famous Cardinal Maz.i-rln's library. Of four copies sold within the Dast twenty-five years, one brought 10,000, another, S13.250; another, and the fourth, $19,500. A an artistic 'production, is claimed that It has never been surpassed. Bertie.

The Dun Cow of Warwick Is the animal that Guy of Warwick slew. Tbe beast was kept by a giant In Shropshire, and it said tbat its milk was inexhaustible. One day an old woman, who had filled her pail, anted to fill ber sieve, also, but this enraged the cow, and she broke loose and wandered to Punsmore, where she ravaged the country until Sir Guy slew her. Some huge bones are shown at Warwick Castle, which, they say, are those of this monster cow, but they are, without doubt, the bones of a mastodon. The legend of Sir Guy's slaying the cow Is founded, perhaps, upon the conquest of tbo Pena Gau, or Danish settlement Id that neighborhood.

Steamship Laurada Sighted. Baltimore, March 15. Captain Butman, of the steamer Bowdon, from Jamaica, reports having passed the steamship Laurada, on Wednesday last, off Watliugs Island, about 20Q miles from the Cuban coast. Her name had been painted out and she was steaming slowly In tbe direction of the Cuban coast A large number of men could bo seea upon her decks by the Bowden't crew. The fae-simila eignaturs of We Want You to come in and look around just as you would at any interesting exhibit.

For every day there are new things here. So come in and look. Of course it isn't our fault if you can't resist the bargains. Silks Think of Black Brocade being 65 cents a yard but then that's a fair sample of our silk values here, ppening of the new Grenadines stripes, figures, flowers from 75 cents to $3.00 a yard. All the latest colors in Moire Velours at $1.25 and $1.50 a yard.

Linings Real Hair Cloth, herring bone, black or gray and 15 inches wide, 19 cents a yard. Other Linings are just as proportionately low pricedi Pictures New quarters for the department new prices for the pictures. A Yard of Violets in white enamel frame, brass corners, white mat, OS cents. Regularly sold everywhere at $1.75. Water colors in gold burnished Florentine frame, complete.

The water color is genuine and the frame alono is worth $5.00. Lace Curtains Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3 yards long. 60 inches wide, 98 cents a pair. Would be a bargain at $1.50 only a limited lot explains the price. Zephyr Ginghams Just 120 pieces came in yester day stripes, checks and plaids.

You've paid 124 cents for the kinds that we mark at 54 cents a yard to-day. Shears, 25 Cents We've 2,000 pairs of these Shears "ball bearing" Shears they're called. Work easier than the old sort cut cleaner, too. Sizes are 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch price 25 ceuts for arty. Capes and Suits The Capes.

Suits and Jackets for spring shown yesterday for the first time are here in scores of styles now. Capes, for instance, begin at 75 cents go to $35.00. Tbe Suits at $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 are marvels of tailoring plain or fancy cloths. Dress Goods Jackets tan or black at $3.98 and up. Check Suitings, 33 cents a yard the 50-cent kind.

Black and Colored Mohairs, 17 cents; worth 25 cents. And the whole stock is just as cheaply marked. Marks Bros. Arch and Eighth Sts. Glycerine Jujubes fer Coughs nd Colds 1316 CHESTNUT STREET For Chance of Air.

THE SHELBURSE. ATLANTIC TTT. MR. SCOTI GETS HIS FORTUNE 'early a Million warded to the Late Pennsylvania Railroad FreslUept'i Son. Judge Hanna, in the Orphans' Court, yesterday confirmed the account of the Philadelphia Trust Company, trustee for Edgar Thomson Scott, under the will of bis father.

Thomas A. Scott, deceased, who was the former president of the Pennsylvania Railroad foniDanv. The son attained tbe ace of 25 years in October, LSB6, aud the account came before the court for the distribution of the principal In accordance with the terms of the will, on his atta'nlng that aite. The balance of nrincioal on band. 41M.85, was directed to be divided under the terms of the will, one-lialt to be paid to Th.tniMnn Kcntt individuallv.

and thff other half to be held in trust for him by the Fidelity Trust Company. Mr. hcott was also awarded a balance of fl.WW.iO income on hand. Dead Saodbagger Identified. NEW York, March 15.

Superintendent Murphy, of Pellevue, to-day received a letter from Baltimore, signed Mrs. Alexander Hark, lu which tbe writer says that she believe the man who dropped dead in East Fifteenth street some nights ago. after trying to saud-tiag a man named Goldstein, to be fer bus-baud. The woman wrote of various marks ou her husband's body and these correspond to those found on the dead sand-bagger. Mrs.

Hark writes that her husband was afflicted with homicidal mania. She had not seen him for several years. Two Murderers' Conviction Affirmed. Tbbnton, N. March 15.

The Court of Errors and Appeals to-day affirmed tbe conviction In the lower court of two persons tried for murder. One was Jacob S. Johnson, the colored preacher who was convicted in the Somerset county courts on the charge of having killed a colored woman near Sumer-ville, presumably for her money. The other was a man named Ackerman, convicted In the Passaic county courts of having killed his wife in West Mllford township, Passaic county. Earthquakes in Mexico.

Mobelia, March 15. The mountain districts of the State of Mlcboacau and Coll-tna have experienced severe e8rth(uak shocks during; the last three day and there Is much alarm among the Inhabitants. Th-Collma volcano is heeoming active again ami wt'nmne it smftkA Brf nniirlnff from its crater. If the threatened eruption takes pla-v It will result In great damage to property in the adjacent valleys. Killed by Train.

Milwaukee. March 15. The body of Kev. George H. Wells, of Pover.

111.. wa found alongside the St. Paul Hallway track east of the Wauwatosa Station, yesterday. He had been struck by a train and killed. Appearances and the surrounding circuui-stances seem to indicate suicide.

Flra In a Bicycle Store. A alight Are occurred yesterday afternoon In the rear of Hart'a bicycle atore, 816 Arch street, caused by an overheated flue. Fortunately there were several employes la tbe store at the time and the flames were extinguished In a few minutes. The damage was trldtng. Radical-Socialists Elected In France.

Paris, March 15. Iu four legislative elections, which took pi8ce yesterday, all the districts returned the Radical-Socialist candidates. is on every wrapper of CASTOKIA Doings a Daughter of Eve For the Benefit of Mothers She Writes oi Fashion for Little Folks. PRES'G flowers are not gayer than the costumes designed for the little people about this time of the year, me cntiaren outfitters are showing a bewildering array wraps, gowns, and hats made In the most bewitching styles. These models are simplicity Itself in construction and design; but the trimming Is elaborate, especially of the muslins ana suns.

Lace embroidery and ribbons are used In quantities for frills and rosettes. Light-weight wools, soft cballiea, China silk, pique, sheer muslins and lawns are equally popular for wraps and gowns; thin materials, over silk linings, are to be very much worn this season by the children as well as tbelr elders. Green in all shades, from vivid grass to silvery willow, is the favorite color; then violet and brown, white, blue and pink are left for the tiny tots under six. These Lenten days Offer the mothers a good opportunity to settle the question of their children's wardrobes and do up their sewing before the warm weather. A tew hints as to the general styles for the children this season may not be amiss.

First on the list comes the wraps necessary for the cool days of early spring. The reefer and Its variations are the leading styles for the larger girls; the newest jacket is of marine blue, green, brown or scarlet smooth cloth, with tight-fitting back aud loose front fastening with four large pearl buttons. A very full frill of Roman ribbon Is quilled around the velvet sailor collar. The tiny tots' long coats are made of lightweight wool, pique or grass linen for everyday wear, and China silk or dotted muslin THE EASTER SPOON over' silk for best. The girls' coats have full skirts gathered to a shallow yoke, a deep round or pointed cape giving a touch of qualntness, while those for the boys have a short waist, plaited skirt, cape and broad belt, aud are made of wool or pique heavily Drained.

A dear little coat of pink China silk has a pointed cape edged with a double frill of dotted net run with two rows of pink baby ribbon. To wear with it is a Bilk poke bonnet; a frill of tbe ribbon net Is gathered from the crown, and there are pink boss and tie strings. A grass linen coat has a pink sllesia lining; a band of Inserting Is set above the hem of the skirt, strips of Inserting and a ruffle of embroidery trimming tbe round flaring cape. A shirred sugar loaf hat of linen with broad brim of embroidery has three Jaunty pink bows. A NEW SOCIETY A Very Clever CM Has Dubbed It The Parvenu." A clever girl says, she is going to start a new society.

She does not Intend doing this because she thinks there Is a dearth of women's societies. But she has discovered an entirely new field, quite unoccupied by women's societies or any other kind. Tbe name of the new organization is to be the Parvenu Society, and the badge a mushroom; the motto: "She cometh up as a flower." The members of the society will be allowed to mention their fathers and mothers, and may speak occasionally of a grandfather or a grandmother; but a mention of a great-grandfather or a great-grandmother shall be punished by Ones. No ancestor of any degree of nearness may be described to other members unless said ancestors have been engaged In manual labor or have been the objects of public charity or public punishment. Family records, relics, genealogical trees, and other Indications of family antiquity will be burned at the monthly meetings.

People who have proof of the an- tiauity of their stock will not be reallv an. eeptaoie as memoers, out tney win be received on condition that they use every effort to obliterate the knowledge that they have had ancestors. The girl Is not animated by the spirit of envy. No sour grapes have set her teeth on edge. She is eligible to the Daughters of tne itevomtion, tne A'augniers or tne American Revolution, the New England Women.

even to the Colonial Damesli The members -of these various societies cannot Imagine, so Me u'hi7 ihn tnlba fin ahA rinw AnA then again there are other women who say they can. A Queen's Beef Tea. The Queen of Boumanla. who Is known as "Carmen Sylva" Is a skilled cook and makes a beef tea which Is much used In European hospitals. In her philanthropic work she has done much good In tbe country by establishing training schools and soup kitchens.

Tbe feeling that there Is nothing degrading In any part of domestic economy is growing in all parts of the world. This study of tbe science of domestic work will do away with tbe "domestic drudge," for much of the drudgery of housework Is caused by tbe lack of Intelligent management. It was never Intended that women must spend tbelr entire time In caring only for bodily wants. They should keep In touch with the world, get good thoughts by reading good books and keep up the acquaintance with friends not only oy visiting, out oy letter writing, tnis can be managed, and the woman whose constant plea Is that she cannot do this or do that iu must lusmuuffl a puvr uiauager. BREAKFAST TUESDAY Fruit Boiled Outs.

Sugar and Cream Hum and Etnre Fried Mush Griddle Cakea Coffee LUNCHEON Broiled Spare Kit Thinly Sliced and Butter Cold Tongue Baked Potatoes Cherry Preserves Tea DINNEB Ox Tall Soap Celery Olives Boast Beef Stashed Potatoes Macaroni Salsify Lettuce Mayonnaipo Wafers Bavarian Cream Cheese Coffee Chestnut Street Opera House. "The Geisha," the pretty and entertaining musical Japanese comedy at the Chestnut Street Opera House began Its Anal week. Full of pretty alr, pretty girls, costumes and 6cenery, it is a treat to the eye, while the excellent singing and acting fill out the highest requirements on Its more strictly amusement scale. Dorothy Morton and Violet Uovd, In their respective numbers, are charming, the Parrot Song of the latter and the Jewel of Asia as rendered by the former being gems of art. Louise Paulin.

Mark Smith aud C. W. Swain, and Indeed the whole company lend them aa assistance that makes the performance one to be remembered with delight. The Arch. The Gay American Girls' Company of bur-lesquers held forth at the Arch.

Prominent among the stars of the occasion was the well-known Polly Holmes, the Irish Duchess, who received quite an ovation. Georgle Howard lu her Imitation of Cissy Fitzgerald, Anna Held and other celebrities, showed herself a clever artist. Smith and Campbell, the comedians, created a great deal or fun, and the Burroughs also played an effective part In the proceedings. Leah Start, and and Collins were others who were warmly greeted. The burlesques, "Prince Valor" and "Rosalind's Folly, gave opportunities, among other features, of choruses, marches, by a 'number of handsomely costumed girls.

Eleventh Street Opera Bouse. The programme of that home of comedy, the Eleventh Street Opera House, undergoes au entire change this week. In the places of the satires, we have such side splitting skits as "Fltzcorbet and Perslm-nioDs; or. the Blow That Killed Father," showing the science of the manly art. which Is one of the liveliest sketches ever seen here.

Then there Is a burlesque ou the Cuban Question, called "Cuban Phllibnsters; or, based by a Mau-of-War," and the appearance of the Yellow Kid with his many pranks In European cities, both being Immensely funny and creating roars of laughter, New songs, dances and specialties of many kinds, and all good, are also offered In the programme. The Lyceum. A musical fantasy entitled "The Palace in the Moon," was the interesting medium that introduced Jermon's Black Crook Burlesque Company at the Lyceum. It was a merry mixture of comedy, song, dance aud pretty girls that went exceedingly well. Then a first-class olio further kept matters at an enjoyable pitch.

Among those who creditably took part were Gilson and Donnelly; More-land, Thompson and Roberts; Eulalie. a dev. er dancer: Emerson, the German comedian, and others. A neat travesty on the famous Seeley dinner was a feature, as was the concluding burlesque, "The Yellow Kid at Vas-sar College." In the latter were a number of novel and specially taking features. The Trocadero.

The Wood Sisters' Extravaganza Company presented an unusually fine programme at the Trocadero. The two chief burlesques. "The Tally-Ho Club" and "The Merry Wicked World," were capital in all respects, being replete with entertainment throughout. Mile. Karlna, a French singer and dancer, made quite a hit the work of the Wood Sisters, who played the leading parts In each bur-letta.

was fine, and Lucler, Ward. Brown aud Scanlon. did excellently In the comedy line, as did also Peer! Stevens, Love and Lamont, Annie Waltmnn and Barrington Stevens. "The Sportv Aristocrats," "A Hot Time Tonight" and the Monte Carlo Girls were specialties both lively ana pretty. Glrard Avenue.

A crowded house and unbounded enthusiasm tells the story of "Trilby" at the Glrard. The play Is such a favorite and the characters are so world-famed that any Interpretation is well received. It Is staged elaborately and the company does Its usual excellent work, although there are slight deficiencies that made themselves felt. The general effect, however, covers all that. In the part of Svengall Mr.

Davenport lacked the accent we are accustomed to hear. Still his creation was a forceful one. Miss Lawrence was charming as Trilby, and Messrs. Holt, Drouet. and Booth clever respectively as Taffy, Sandy aud Billee.

Mr. Morrison's Gecko was the hit of the evening, although the entire performance met with unbounded approval. The National. That "Hogan's Alley" was a farce comedy even funnier than the general run of laugh-makers that go under this name, Gllmore and Leonard's earlier presentation of the piece at the National most conclusively showed. Their present return engagement displays the comedians and their compauy to even better advantage.

Lots of new songs, witticisms, specialties and business have been Incorporated since last seen here, with the result of giving the audience little or no excuse for not laughing from start to finish. Those who look on fua as a good thing will find plenty of it pushed alopg by "Hogan's Alley." The Standard. Tbe perfection of stage realism is reached In "The Limited Mall." which was witnessed at the Standard. This element taken In con-Junction with the great Interest of the piece Itself makes tbe attraction a notable one. The Immense train crossing the stage at full speed never falls to bring Out the most enthusiastic outburts.

Tbe favorite actress, Beatrice, who leads the company, introduced many new specialties, which helped to carry the performance along to a successful and enjoyable issue. Ninth and Arch Museum. Another splendid lot of curio attractions were seen at the Ninth and Arch Museum. Ishmael, a Hindoo fakir, did a lot of unex-plalnable East Indian feats of mystery, including tbe growing of a mango tree from tbe seed right before the audience. John Sonwdl, "tbe living suicide," who hangs himself several times a day; White Eagle Bill, an Indian athlete of remarkable strength; Eli Bowen, nil acrobat without legs, who does some difficult feats, and Ben Casper, "the soap king," were others especially notable iu the list of novelties.

In addition to these there was an unusually large and varied number of vaudeville acts. The Zlneuiatographe continued to exhibit the famous life-motion reproduction of the Maher-Choynskl fight. The management of tbe Museum have made arrangements to aunounee to the audiences Wednesday afternoon the earliest news of the great championship con- The People's. The return of tbe romantic comedy drama "Iu Old Kentucky," to the People's, with Its accompanying fund of laughter and pathos was naturally welcomed by the patrons of tnis nouse. wuere it aiu sucn a eoori rmsiness on Its previous engagement.

Tbe story is so skilfully connected and the features of the performance, Including the great horse race, are so thrilling and striking that the com pany, wnicn is an eveniy Daiancea one, could not help but make tbe best impression. Gaiety and Star. Tbe minstrels and the two bands at tbe Gaiety and Star render a very enjoyable programme, while the pictures of the Cln-namonograpb, the Cabaret de la Mort and the luexuaustiDie merry-go-rouna are otner Textures never without tbelr crowds of admirers. Hobart Selects His Secretary. Washington, March 15.

Vice President Hobart bas selected as his secretary Mr. Frederick Evans, of Newark, N. a well-known newspaper man of bis State. Mr. Evans entered upon his duties to-day, succeeding Mr.

Louis G. Stevenson, a son of Ex-Vice President Stevenson. Mr. Evans Is graduate of Princeton In the class of '88 and has been connected with the New York Tribune and Newark Advertiser. Honey and good meat that's what makes BOWER'S HONEY-CURED HAM the best on earth, if voua oecR won't ueei.v it, wc JOHN BOWER A 24rt aail Brown.

MR. JOHN HARE AT THE BROAD Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Fmld'nhead Wilton The Heart of Maryland At the Bijou Two Little Vagrants Cay American Girls Russell Brothers' Comedians The Geisha Duraont's Minstrels The Black Crook Bnrlesqners Trilby Hogan's Alley. The Wood Sisters' Company The Limited Mail-In Old Kentucky At the Museum.

The Gaiety and Star. Last night's performance of "Mignon," at the Grand Opera House, was in many respects a remarkable one and In every way an excellent ouo; indeed, it Is doubtful whether the Castle Square Opera Company has ever done anything that, as a whole, showed better work. What constitutes an Ideal Mignon is a matter on which many people differ, but on this occasion Miss Mn- son was fully up to all Ideals. She was in excellent voice and both sang and acted the part to perfection. Good as Miss Mason was.

however, it was undoubtedly Miss Lichter's night. In the part of Feliua, the actress, she was thoroughly at home, and astonished the audience with the ease and brilliancy with which she executed ihe most difficult passages, and especially in her rendition of the polonaise In the third act. where she appears at Titania. It was her splendid soprano that woke a somewhat cold and unap- preciative auuience to a sense or tneir on lack of discrimination and worked them to a pitch of enthusiasm not often displayed. The other parts were, without exception, admirably sung.

Miss Macnichol's part was a small one, but it sufficed to bring her a floral tribute and an encore. The chorus was. well trained and the whole opera spleadtdly mounted. Broad Street Theatre. John Hare and his company reappeared at the Bread Street Theatre in "A Pair of Spectacles," Sydney Grundy's bright adaptation of "Les Petits Oiscaux," in which he was so successful on his former visit.

The performance was substantially the same as before. Mr. Hare playing the amiable Mr. Goldfinch with a rlrv flnrt nnlet humor find a man ner of great refinement and charm, and Mr. uroves repeating nis strong impersonation of the hard-headed brother.

Gregory. The other parrs are taken by Messrs. Gillmore and Gilbert Hare and the Misses Harvey and Thome. The play was preceded by a one-act piece by Francis W. Moore, called ''When George the Fourth was King." apparently dramatized from the Christmas number of the Sunday Magasine and warranted not to bring a blush of shame to the cheek of Innocence.

Forepaugh's. In securing "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the celebrated play which has served so -much towards making the reputation of Richard Maustield, the Forepaugh management has achieved a decided triumph, and its production at this house for the first time at popular prices will come as a boon to many who have long desired to see these famous characters depleted. Evidence of their Interest was given at the opening performances when the audiences were even more than usually large and demonstrative.

The scenic requirements of such a large attraction were met in tha customary adequate way that is the rule at this establishment, and the entire work is given In a thorough manner that must add to the drama's already great reputation. Mr. Learock, who assumes the double title roles, docs it In such a way as to leave nothing to be desired, and the balance of the company were equally efficient in the lesser parts. Altogether it proved among the very fluest Interpretations ever seen at this house. Besides the Clne-matographe, which continues to give pictures unparalleled In realism, a new feature this week is a souvenir given to all reserved seat holders, being an elegant eopv of the book "Dr.

Jekyll and Mr. Hvde." At this afternoon's matinee the members the theatrical profession la the city will attend, to wjtnees the performance. The Park. While Frank Mayo, who not only dramatised Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson," but created the title role in the character of David Wilson, Is no more, a worthy successor has been found In Theodore Hamilton, who in this droll, unique character gave au Interpretation to the character that might have been thought almost impossible after having seen Mr. Mayo as Pudd'nhead.

His success In the part was decided, lnstantan. eons. There were periods probably when he wag less finished in his impersonation than Mr. Mayo, but he was stronger in the trial scene In the last act. His support, which is much the same as that of Mr.

Mavo. Is excellent, and included Frank E. Aiken as York Drlscoll: Frank Currier, as Howard reuihrooke; Edwin F. Mayo, as Blake; Miss Lucille La Verne, as Patsy, Wilson's sister; Frank Smiles, as Chambers; Frank Cam-peau. Miss Frances Grahame Mayo, as Kowy.

and Miss Emily Rlgl, as Rosy. The latter was, as usual, a powerfully portrayed character, as was. indeed, the pntiro ct and the large audience present indorsed the meiin ui piay ana piayers in a sincere, hearty manner. Chestnut Street Theatre. The Heart of Maryland." which ealued such a triumph at the Broad earlier in the season, was seen at the Chestnut.

David jjr-mscQs name stands sponsor for some 01 toe nnest plays the American stage knows, but In no case does the connection reflect more honor upon him than this most Interesting war-time reminiscence. It Is a case where a somewhat worn subject has been Invested with remarkable novelty of plot, character and Incident, the latter culminating in the great belfry scene of the third act. an Incident that, while thrillingly sensational In its effect, is so artistically introduced and made so essential to the storv's development that the question of its probability or otherwise scarcely suggests itself. Mrs. Leslie Carter plays the heroine, Maryland Calvert, more forcibly than ever, arid the great supporting company is the same as when seen here before.

The Bijou. The present week'B bill at this popular house is a continuation of the excellent attractions always In vogue there. As usual some names and faces prominent among the "legitimate" are to be found on the list, among whom first come Mr. Bert Coote slid Miss Julia Kingsley, who but recently played to crowded houses at tbe Gljrard Avenue Theatre. Their sketch, "A Supper for Two," in which they are competently assisted by other artists of ability, ranks among the best and gives this clever pair abundaut opportunities for their eminent comedy ability Ezra Kendall, the monologue, who makes his last appearances in vaudeville, with his local bits, continually kept the audience In good humor.

Among the others of note were the Eddy Trio, acrobats; Redding and Stanton, in a new comedietta: funny and extraordinary gymnastics by Nelson. Gllnseretti and Domonlo, and the Maglaleys; marvelous feats of Juggling by Kaoiy; Ned C. Way-born, In songs and musical burlesque; the clever juvenile entertainer. Walter Leon: the famous face impersonator. Pltrot; Little Gus.

sle Felix, comedienne; Musician Mazziotta-novel club-Juggling act by Joe Goetz; a troupe of acting monkeys and dogs, with the aua tne isiograpn, Wltn new aud beautiful views. The Walnut. VTwo Little Vagrants started lun on Its farewell performances at the Walnut. As usual, there was a good audience on hand that showed the fullest appreciation of the beauty and Interest of this powerful drama and Its talented performers. As bas frequently been said, no play since "The Two Orphans" more forcibly appeals to the sympathies while retaining a naturalness and dramatic strength that make it exceptionally aitractive.ln the title roles the Misses Dn-pree and have achieved a crowning success that is well maintained by the able supporting company.

In scenic effect aud situation also it is as remarkable for beauty and effectiveness as in all others. The Auditorium. The Ituscel! Brothers' Comedians opened at the Auditorium. Every act on the pro-Ernmme was crisp and fresh and fairly bristled with bright new songs, sayings and' witticisms. Of course, the greatest interest centered In the Russell brothers, and they were greeted enthusiastically.

No end of a CUP AND SAUCER NGLISH writers have regular attacks of 111 feeling toward American girls who have married In noble English families. Fear that "the original and honored stock" is being superseded by "adventurous Yankee maidens of wealth" has caused walls of opposition to come from certain periodicals. One particularly antl-Amerl-can-girl cries that "this mnst stop." The sentiment of the press has Influenced society, and It is only a certain few American girls abroad who get along In high English society, and they win their commanding merits. The rumor that W. W.

Astor had his heart set on a princess of royal blood, and that he Intends to marry his daughter to a royal prince, set the society writers off on a new tirade against "overreaching Yankeylsm." Is It possible, say they, that Americans, not being satisfied with leaving their stamp on the nobility. now aspire to do what no English commoner would dare dream of doing to marry Into royalty? A London society periodical of recent date says; "In the coming century It Is very possible that monarchical Institutions will be cheapened, if not exactly weakened, by the influence on European society of tha two great money republics, the United States and France. The Yankee heiress, transformed Into a noble woman, may already be encountered in fine form at various courts, her wealth and her previous train-lag giving her quite an Independent air In tbe presence of royalty. Her husband's mother and sisters may await with bated breath tbe approach of a queen or empress; but not she. And, later on, her children will gaze at majesties and highnesses with their American parent's calm and critical aspect, not feeling a bit afraid of great personages.

While the American element thus Influences i reigning houses In their own capitals, tbe case is reversed when great ones and French people meet, as they usually do. on French soli, where the Gallic republican feels like the Macgregor on his native heath despite his extra bland manner and royalty comes as a visitor on best behavior. To run away from their own subjects for a while, to dress and look exactly likely middle-class folk of moderate Income, and in a land, actually, where one revolution after another has sent native monarchy flying like chaff before the wind. The Spanish Jacket. Really the bolero Is nothing novel, but the smallest deflection from any of Its con-ventional shapes Is worth faithfully picturing In this season of Spanish Jackets.

That Is, after all the true excuse for giving a PAPER CUTTER DESIGNED AS AN EASTER GIFT view of a Lenten house dress, meant for mni.hitnnfl Ann whnt nnt Th.n illns. trates tbe last whisper fashion In the way of color combinations. Here is a gray silk warp cashmere. Dove's breast gray that has not a cold light In It, and, what Is more, 'tis prettily embroidered, and Its jacket waved, as they say in Paris. A band of embroidery lends the skirt distinction.

while a fine air Is given the whole by the vest and belt of clear daffodil yellow moire velours. A paste buckle finishes off the belt In front, and behind, unnoticed from this view of the gown, juts out below the belt tiny but full postillion tall of yellow velours. Ab90lHtv Pure. Celebrated fc ita great leavenlnir streneth and bealtbfulness. Assures tbe food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to tbe cheap brands.

SOTAL BAKING POWDER NEW YORK. NUSS' IS k. 81 at. SPBCI 11 S.I.E-Cream Coroanut Burs. 19c, 'In Hut.

ter I rhtn. 10-. Ill Old Faau-toned Sulferino, 10c, It). The Feminine Observer Common sense, as a rule, la most uncommon. Braided wire bustles are being sold in the shops.

The spring millinery Is as gay as a bed of tulips. The spring 'openings" are daily drawing nearer. To-morrow the wearln of tbe green will be In order. Some special designs In vases are shown for Easter gifts. Many of the Easter brides will carry bouquets of Ascension lilies.

No woman can be considered beautiful whose hair la not perfectly clean. Sleeves may be smaller, but ruffles and flounces manage to eat Into the material. Pearl shirt waist buttons with silver belt are the very latest fad for the summer girl. A few spring blossoms are gleaned by lovers of nature who spend their Sundays in the country. If you can bear adversity with equanimity you are not very apt to be unduly elated over prosperity.

The trouble with the morbid Individual Is that be or she feels that no fate Is as bard as their own. A woman declares home to be where the heart Is. but a man generally regards It as the place where the dinner table is set. Apparently peace is not such a paying business as fighting, Judging by the nice little sum to-morrow's victor will pocket. Tbe old bachelor never takes notice of children and the uon-cycllst Is perfectly indifferent to wheels, but let the one marry and the other tnke up tbe bike, and babies and bicycles are the most absorbing topics of interest.

isn't It lovely when a kind friend tries to tell you of the supposed to be sly doings of some one In whom you are Interested, to be able to tell her that there was no secret about It. as you are already In possession of all the facts. Suicides, financial worries, disappointments and other equally cheerful episodes are apt to come In groups of three; therefore It Is pleasant to contemplate when you have had two knockdowu blows that there Is another one pretty sure to follow. There Is an effort being made to lutroduce dark colora Into the baby's but there are very few women who care to see their wee darlings In anything but white or the very faintest and mistiest of tints, such as sky blue and delicate pluk. It Is said that more dishes requiring sherry are ordered at restaurants on Sunday than on any other day In the week, and It is similarly rumored that the reason for this Is that the inability to get anything to drink Is the reason for this, the fluid being Imbibed rather than used as a simple flavoring.

Beautiful Arms. One great trouble many women have Is about their arms, which. Instead of being smooth, have, especially In the upper part, above tbe elbows, rather what Is called a goose-ossy appearance, which gives tbem a coarse, rough look. When such Is the -case the skin should be well frtctloned night and morning with a loo-tab and good soap, afterward rubbed in, or, If that is thought to be too greasy, a preparation of glycerine and cucumber. If this la done regularly, the coarso appearance will be done away with.

Certainly a smooth, white arm is an attraction, and all womeu should try and keep it so. as far as lies In their power. Many women have au Idea that It Is a waste of time to bestow much effort on their personal appearance, but tbat is a mistake. It Is a duty they owe to themselves. Large Waist Fashionable-Large waists are said to be coming in fashion again, but curiously enough it seems to be the aim of all dressmakers and tailors to give tbe long, slender Hues and as small a waist as it Is possible with any breathing power, and the lines of braid on some of the new Jackets are most cleverly arranged to taper in at the waist and broaden out over the shoulders.

To be tightly screwed into a waist a jacket does not make tne ngure any smaller, a fact It would be well for all women to know, and a good fit, which makes any A TRIO OF SEASONABLE PRESENTS one look smart, always gives plenty of room above tbe bust and Is only tight at and below the true waist lipe. Water for Rouse Plants. There is more danger of giving bouse plants too much rather than too little water In winter. During the short days aud long nights, with little sunlight on tbe soil, it is hard to keep It at a temperature where the plants can grow vigorously. All the surplus water added lowers tbe temperature until it reaches a point where it barely exists, without making any growth.

If tbe soil bas much vegetable matter, htiruic acid will be developed at a low temperature, and this Will poison the plant roots. But' on Hols Watch. One of the latest fads Is the buttonhole watch. These watches were first made for the convenience of bicyclists, but other people are beginning to wear tbem in tbe lapel of their coats. The ordinary buttonhole watch is about one-half Inch In diameter, or even less.

When these tiny faces are tastefully decorated they will be highly or-na mental. Tbe works of these watches are about the size, of an ordinary lady's watch. The price is about $10. Mutton Tallow. Pure mutton tallow Is one of the most useful and Inexpensive of medicinal agents.

For that class of tores and wounds where a cooling, healing application Is Indicated, it Is Invaluable..