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THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. 6 TUESDAY MOTCNTXG, DECErBER 29, 1 89(1. MARKS BROS. ARCHEIQHTH MARKS BROS. Pennsylvania Railroad Company WILL SELL JiEW YEAR'S WEEK AT THE THEATRES THE BROKEN MELODY AT THE CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE.

Reduced Rate Excursion Tickets December 31st, 1896, and January 1st, 1897 Good to Return Until January 4th inclusive, 1897 At the following rates and to points as noted Continuation Sale of Muslin Underwear Coats, Skirts, Wrappers, Etc, To-day begins 'the second day of two of the most successful sales ever held here Muslin Underwear and also the sale of Coats, Capes, Jackets, Skirts, Wrappers, recently bought by us at Sheriff's sale from an Eighth street firm. even last-week, in the rush of holiday times, has the store been more crowded than it was yesterday. Both sales will continue the entire week, with new lots added daily. which to admire most, the beautiful phrasing of the instruments or the exquisite melody of the singers. Mr.

G. V. Stewart's rendering of the prologue was' magnificent and fairly electrified the house. The role of Nedda was brilliantly sung by Miss Mason In parts, but Mr. Schuster's singing and acting as the lover Silvio was of too lackadaisical a style to rouse her to her best efforts.

Mr. I'ersse's sympathetic tenor was heard to advantage as Cauio, especially In his solo behind the scenes In the second act. Altogether the production was a notable one. To-night the company will celebrate Its two hnudred and fiftieth performance of opera ln English, when the management will present a sou-A'enir that is really a beautiful work of art to each lady. Forepaugh's.

"The Face In the Moonlight," which the Forepaugh Company is presenting this week to Its patrons, affords the first opportunity of seeing at popular prices the piece so often and so successfully performed by Robert Mautell and his company. So little does this performance differ from its previous presentations that even the scenic effects are identical to those used by Mr. Mantell, and In the matter of a cast the company equals any of the previous efforts this season. To Mr. Learock falls the lion's share of the performance, and In essavlng the double role -of Robat and A'lctor Ambrose he finds himself in such congenial surroundings and enters so well into the spirit of the characters that It Is doubtful if his Impersonations could be Improved upon.

His changes from one character to the other were done so neatly and quickly, too, lending the necessary air of probability. As the doubting, loving Lucille, Miss Leigh's work was verv commendable, both fur the perception and the portrayal of the character. Miss Ellison brought out all that Marguerite afforded nnd Muslin Underwear Right in every particular length, breadth, workmanship, price. Gowns. Gowns of good Muslin, yoke of tucks, cambric ruffle on neck nnd sleeves.

Worth 50 cents here they're 29 cents. Three only to a customer. Gowns of good Muslin, yoke of embroidery and fine tucks. Worth 01) cents for 39 cents here. Gowns, three different styles; one pointed yoke, one square with fine tucks, the others with four rows of Hamburg insertion and tucks.

All worth 75 cents each. Your choice for 40 cents. Gowns, two styles, both with fine tucked yokes. Worth 85 cents for (59 cents here. Gowns, extra quality muslin, yoke of embroidery and fine tucks.

Worth If 1.25 for 89 cents to-day. Gowns, special values; six different styles: two high ucck, two surplice, two Empire style. All worth $1.39 for 98 cents. Gowns, fancy- lace yoke, with lace trimmed ruffle. Worth SL98-for $1.39 this sale.

Gowns, fancy Empire style, with fine embroidery. Worth $2.25 for $1.45 to-day. Chemises. Chemises, two styles, muslin and cam bric, with cambric ruffle. orth So cents for 25 cents to-day.

Chemises, five styles, four open front, one closed, nil entirely different. One corded band, two lace trimmed, one embroidered nnd one cambric ruffle. Worth 39 cents for 29 cents. Chemises, yoke of fine tucks and insertion. Worth 75 cents for 55 cents each.

Others worth 89 cents for 69 cents. Corset Covers. Corset Covers, good cambric, neck and high neck. Worth 19 cents for 7 cents each. Three only to a customer.

Corset Covers, high neck. Worth 25 cents fur 9 cents. Corset Covers, two styles, one V-shape, the other low neck. Worth 29 cents for 19 cents. Corset Covers, four styles; three low neck, one V-shnpe.

two lace trimmed and two embroidered. Worth 39 cents for 25 cents. Infants' Wear. A manufacturer's line of samples of Babies' Long and Short Dresses, all at half price. Babies' Cambric Slips, worth 25 cents for 15 cents.

Others worth 50 cents for 39 cents Babies' Short Dresses, worth 89 cents for 09 cents. Children's Drawers. Good muslin, deep hem and fine tucks, sizes 1, 2 and 3 years, 7 cents a pair. Three pairs only to a customer. Skirts.

Ladies' Knee Skirts, good muslin, deep hem and fine tucks. Worth 45 cents for 25 cents. Skirts, umbrella shape, with embroidered ruffle. Worth 75 cents for 59 cents; worth 85 cents for 09 cents. Skirts, umbrella shape, with fine embroidered ruffle.

AVorth. $1.39 for 98 cents. Skirts, umbrella shape, with fine Val. lace, trimmed ruffle. Worth $2.25 for $1.69.

Arch St. MASONS ELECT OFFICERS The Annual Grand Communication of the Pennsylvania Lodge Held at the Temple. At the annual grand communication held yesterday at the Temple the following officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania were installed for the ensuing year: William .1. Kelly. II.

AV. Grand Master: Henry AV. AVilliams, It. W. Deputy Grand Master; George E.

Wagner, K. V. Senior Grand Warden; Edgar A. Tennis, W. Junior Grand Warden; Thomas It.

Patton, It. W. Grand Treasurer, and William A. Sinn. It.

AV. Grand Secretary. The grand master also announced the following ap pointments for the ensuing year: Trustee ef the grand lodge charity fund, John S. John Snrtain, Stockton Hates, John i MINSTREL OF CLARE AT THE WALNUT Jack and the Beanstalk Blllee Taylor and I Pagliaccl The Face In the Moonlight Chimmie Fadricn Katie Rooney's Greater New Yorkers Held by the Enemy. At the Bijou-Trilby The Rentz-Santley Bnrlesquers Half a Klne When London Sleeps Dumont's Minstrels Kidnapped.

Babes in the Wood The Museum Gaiety and Star. Special New Year's performances are announced by all the local theatres for next Friday afternoon, In addition to their regular matinee dates, except the Park and People's, which omit those of Thursday. The Auditorium gives afternoon performances every day. At the Lyceum a midnight performance will be given New Year's Eve. The BIJou will open dally at 11 A.

excepting New Y'eav's Day, when 9 A. M. is the hour. New Year's Eve the Gaiety and Star remains open all night till 4 A. M.

On New Year's Day the Ninth and Arch Museum opens at 10 A. M. Chestnut Street Opera House. Mr. Auguste A'an Biene.

In "The Broken Melody," a drama by Herbert Keen and James T. Tanner, which had Its first performance In this city at the Chestnut Street Opera House, obtained a pronounced personal success nnd even highly recommended a not too well-constructed play. While Its story has' evidently been conceived with a view of exploiting the star's double capacity, as actot and musician, and though In its ground plan It Is unusually good for a work confined to special limits, the same skill visible In Its plot formation does not extend to its carrying out. There are three acts, of which the first from a paucity of incident and excessive dialogue Is only saved frum dragging by the talent of the musician-artist. The second, is a perfect specimen of clever dramatic treatment In all respects, while the third repeats the faults of the opening scene without the atoning graces of Mr.

A'an Hlene's art to more than partially redeem It. One of the main purposes of the play, that of giving opportunity to this artist to display his proficiency as a musician, is woven into the course of events with exceeding skill, a condition that Is further accentuated by his superior talent on the Instrument, always playing in character and not losing sight of the injured husband of the cast In the absorbed musician with an opportunity. Moreover, there Is Just enough of this feature to satisfy the requirements of th: situations where introduced, a state of affairs that In a musician of A'an Biene's abilities hut without his dramatic perception might easily be overdone instead of giving his performance an additional charm. Although the drama Itself lacks full strength In not possessing the rapidity of action that could be easily given it In the opening and concluding acts, it was made more than impressive by the central tiitnre. A'anllirue entirely justifies the high praises that have preceded him.

His elocution, with its foreign accent fully suited to the part. Is perfect, aud to no de mand of hta exacting rule did he fail to adequately respond. The best testimonial to his effectiveness was the rapt attention which prevailed when he was on the stage and the many enthusiastic curtain calls. The cast, with one or two exceptions, was as good as the needs called for. Nelson Ham-say, as a secret agent of the Russian government: Dudley Mortimer, as a theatrical agent, and Edward Jose, as Beaujuur, a French impressario, with an incidental finely performed piano solo, call fur particular mention.

The Walnut. An audience that filled every seat In the Walnut Street Theatre gathered to witness the Initial production In Philadelphia of the three-act comedy-drama. "The Minstrel of Clare," by the late Fred Marsden. In the construction of the piece Mr. Marsden has developed little that Is new in Irish dramas; but he has prepared an Interesting story, course, pretty much the same material that is found In similar plays.

That it met with success last evening Is due more to the presenting company than to the drama itself. It would be a poor piay Indeed that could not succeed at the hands of Chauncey Oleolt, for this sterling impersonator of Irish characters puts such vigorous action, so much realism, In his portrayals that the discrepancies of the piece are largely obliterated. The success scored by "The Minstrel of therefore. Is due largely to the personal efforts of Mr. Olcott In the character of Ijirry O'Lynii a part, by the way.

that fits him exactly, and admits of the Introduction of some ofthose'bcautiful songs wlii-'h have helped him to the fame he has attained. The supporting company, too, is a strong and capable one, anil includes Daniel Gilfether, Luke Martin, Harry Meredith, Paul Gilmore, Miss Georgia Busby, Kitty Coleman, Etta Baker Martin. Mrs. Washburn, Juliette de (iritenon. Imogens Washburn aud Mabel Talifcrrlo.

Chestnut Street Theatre. As a spectacle "Jack and the Beanstalk." which was given Its first presentation In this city at the Chestnut Street Theatre, comes nearer being a replica of Drury Lane's celebrated pantomimes than anything before produced in this country. Gorgeous in scenic effects, with a perfect army of pretty girls and a Joyous abundunre of bright music, there was no doubt of Its instantaneous hold in the favor of one of Philadelphia's largest and most fashionable audiences, though frum a critical standpoint It must be admitted that even this combination did not have the appealing force of the specialties introduced in the second net by those well-known comedians. Donnelly and Girard. nnd Miss Merrl Osborne, magnetic little creature, who assumed the role of Miss MulTot.

As King Cole and Sinbad. the sailor, the former Jolly pair did some excel lent work. In fact, every role was In competent hands. Madge Lesslng as Jack: Hubert Wllke, as captain of the Forty Thieves; II. M.

Morse, as most bewllderingly large giant: Maude Hullins. as Mary the Contrary, and Carrie "Perkins, as Jack's mother, contributed' to the brilliant ensemble. The growth of the beanstalk, the electric dnnee. entitled the birth of the firefly, nnd an eccentric Fairy Queen Dowager, impersonated by Ross Snow, were all features each in themselves sufficiently remarkable to leud eclat to a mediocre performance and made such a one as the three-act history of this favorite hero of Mother Goose lore something to lie seen ns revelation In theatrical generosity in the matter of amusement. Grand Opera House, "Blllee Taylor" and "I PngllaecP'ln one evening, rendered, as they are, by the Castle Square Opera Company, is an opportunity not to be missed.

The former was capitally given, with lots of dash aud plenty of fun. Mr. AA'olff as Ben Barnacle was amusing, and sang "All on Account of Eliza" in Inimitable style. Mr. Oscar (ilrnrd Is a new and welcome addition to the company.

He Is a comedian of considerable ability and made the part of Christopher Crab one of the funniest In the cast. Miss Mason as Phoebe was charming aud most captivating In her Jack tar's rig. Leoncavallo's beautiful opera, "1 Pngliaccl," given for the first time ln English, was presented in a way most creditable to the company. The opera In some respects almost a duet between the orchestra aud the vocal parts. One hardly knows C.

J. HEPPE SON Post-Christmas Bargains in Pianos, Music Boxes, etc. 1 Albrecht Piano, was $175. Now $125. 1 Haines Bros.

Piano, 17f. Now Sllio. 1 Fischer Piano, was $150. Now U5. I I.ukenliach Piano, was Now $05.

1 Prcstein Piano, was $150. Now $115. 15 Ilegina Music Boxes. $50. Now SH5.

12 Symphonlon Music Boxes, Now $22. 2 Aeolians (used), were $225. Now $125. AA'rlte for complete list of bargains; or catalogues of new Pianos. C.

J. Hcppe Son 6th Thompson Drawers. Drawers, good muslin, deep hem and fine tucks. Worth 25 cents for 10 cents a pair. Three pairs only to a customer.

Drawers, good muslin and fine tucks. Worth 29 cents for 18 cents to-day. Drawers, good muslin, five styles; one with embroidered ruffle, one tucked ruffle, three plain. Worth 39 cents for 25 cents to-day. Drawers, three styles, with tucks and tine embroidered ruffle.

AVorth 75 cents for 49 cents. Shoes A lot of broken lots put together shoes that sold at from $2.00 to $4.00 the pair. Your size is somewhere in the eight or nine kinds. Take a pair for $1.00 and every pair is guaranteed. Ready at 9 o'clock this morning.

Blankets and Comfortables What a comfort a warm blanket is and how easy it is to buy one here with prices down almost to zero: Heavy gray, white and tan color, soft, fleecy Blankets. 11-4 size, $1.25 pair. Reduced from $2.00. Extra heavy white, soft and fleecy 11-4 Blankets, $1.50 pair. Heduced from $2.25.

Heavy Red Medieated 11-4 Blankets, $1.50 pair. Reduced from $2.50. Heavy white wool Blankets, 11-4 size, $1.89 pair. Reduced from $2.49. Heavy White California YVooI Blankets, S2.50 pair.

Reduced from $3.39. Extra Heavy AA'hite California AA'ool 11-4 Blankets, $3.35 pair. Reduced from $4.50. Fine AA'hite California AA'ool Blnnkets, 11-4 size, fancy jacinet pink and blue borders, $3.98 pair. Reduced from $5.50.

Heavy white, gray and red, strictly all pure wool Blankets, 11-4 size, $3.98 pair. Reduced from $0.00. Very fine strictly all pure wool white, gray nnd red Blankets. 11-4, $4.75 pair. Reduced from $11.98.

'Down Comfortables. Down Comfortables, made of the best satine and of the best downs. AA'ar-ranted odorless. Crib size, 3x4 feet, at $1.98 each reduced from $3.00. Large Bedspreads.

0x6 feet, $2.98 each reduced from $5.00. Notions The best notions only we keep, and ask little prices for them. Judge the entire notion stock by this one item Globe Hooks nnd Eyes that are usually 10 cents a card arc 1 cent here and 2 dozen on a card. Fancy Goods A lot of quadruple plated AA'hisks. Candlesticks.

Jewel Oases, Bin Cushions, Miniatures. Also Royal Blue A'ases. Ben AVipers, Jewel Boxes and a lot of French Paintings copied from famous subjects 15 cents each. Better come early. Fogel, Robert J.

Linden. Clarence E. Steel, Hubert Scott, August Gelssel, James bailing. Robert Arthur. Lewis McMakin.

Jesse J. Barker. Samuel I. Given. George Turner, William K.

Thompson, James M. West, Alfred ('. Stnlb. Jacob Glnsor, William II. H.

Irwin, Andrew T. Gavlcv. Franklin Cognins, Edgar S. William J. Harr, Harvey U.

Miller. Hubert K. Salter, Uncoil) K. Lords, August L. Welso.

Lewis K. Brooks, Henry Keriroti, Joliu McKinney, Wallace S. L. lilioails. William J.

Device. Joseph P. Young, Edward .1. James. Frank M.

Higliley. John F. liau, Frank I'. Mason. Charles G.

Cadwalla-der. William .1. Milligan, Andrew Smith, George Harwell, J. George Cope, George ('. Varwig.

Charles W. Cams, Harmon Johnson, George S. Coyne. William Shew, Thomas W. Bcnrdwood, T.

Herbert Onvx, It. Van K. Scholl, Charles S. Clark, Manillas Coats. iviuiuci iimoim, lerree i.iginner, John F.

Bird, Isaiah T. Bosserl, Benjamin Wetzel, John II. Milner. Thomas L. Ilic ks.

James H. DuiTy, Henry T. Lathy, J. A tire Lukens, Frederic It. Vandegril't.

i oour in. Vtariler 11. hime land, John F. Glendiniiiiig. Harvev J.

Fiet. Arthur A. Sloth, John A. Iluev, tail A. Siindstroin, Charles Merz.

William Dixey, Alexander J. H. Mackie. Marvin M. Eave'n-suu, Frederick, G.

Eggart, George Hale. Bursars of the Thomas Patton Memorial Charity Fund Samuel H. Rhonda, Joseph J. AVilliams, George AVeuner, James M. Guldby, Eugene T.

Linnard, AVililam Elder, John Keller, AVililam B. Bicker, AVililam II. Morgan, Thomas J. Belville, John Robinson, George AV. Secler, Robert J.

Linden, Jerome u. jaiueua, n. "assail wnson. Joun uon- jut. Miiuuim u.

jseuuiey, vveiss, i Ryan. AVllllam It. Frazler. Charles H. Bowen.

J. Hurry Lewis, David T. llavles, Joseph Crockett, John B. Christian. Robert II.

MARKS BROS. i From Philadelphia From Philadelphia From Philadelphia From Philadelphia WOOD Gen. Pass. Agent. van, the Elmore Sisters and Curtis and Gordon, in an athletic comedy sketch.

Broad Street Theatre. The final week of Francis AA'ilson in his greatest comic opera success, "Half a King." began at the Broad. There was the usual large attendance and the customary demonstrations of enthusiastic appreciation. In music and In libretto, ns well as ln scenery and accessories, this production Is notably attractive. While It could hardly be desired otherwise than that the star himself should be, as he is, conspicuous in all parts of the performance, most praiseworthy and enjoyable work is aiso done by Miss (llaser, whose singing is quite as pleasant a feature as her acting; Christie MncDonald, J.

C. Jliron. Peter Laug and the rest of the superior company. The People's. The return engagement of the English melodramatic success, "AVheu Loudon Sleeps," the attraction at the People's, promises to equal ln success Its first visit.

The piece Is one built upon original lines, with tlte introduction of numerous really novel features, the wire-walking and the Ilrahniin Idol scenes being especially so. Among the excellent company are such players as Florence Aslibrook, Ella Baker. Corise Havre, George Taylor, Invight tiayior, George Murray and others, most of whom were so closely identified with the phenomenal triumph of "When London Sleeps" earlier in the season. The Standard. The sensational melodrama, "Kidnapped," Is the Standard's New Year attraction, and the piece Is a production of decided merit.

Besides the author, Mr. HIggins, who heads the company and takes the character of the German dude, who Is really the hero, the cast includes some people well known for able work, making the company a strong one In every way. The piece is realistically put on, the great fire scene, the rescue scene and the police patrol scene being among the best. AA'lth such an attractive bill large audiences are assured. Nluth and Arch Museum.

As usual the Ninth and Arch Museum offered superior amusement reasons why large crowds of-holiday visitors should not think the season complete without Inspecting Its many attractions. Included in these are the comedy performing elephants that showed their amazing intelligence in a funny farce that was made still further pleasant by Billy Burke, the clown, and Mile. Ilupree, who put the huge animals through their paces. The colored folks In their realistic doings In the South before the war sketch were also very interesting. This, by the way.

Is its last week. Leah, the skeleton giantess, with her eight feet four inches of height, was min looked up to as one of the curios, while the vaudeville programme given In the theatre was as good a display of variety as any could wish to see. The Gaiety and Star. The continuous performances still draw large audiences at the Gaiety and Stnr, due to such happy thoughts as tne Cabaret de la Mort, the merry minstrels, etc. In the lobby Is Santa Clans and his grandly decorated tree, the Cinematograph pictures and ther meritorious novelties.

I he Mandolin Club and two bands of musicians entertain the audience right along with fine selections. and, as one ticket admits lo both the Gnlty and Star, the benefits to be derived are easily imagined. The Arch. A'lsltors to the Arch were happily entertained with a' thoroughly enjoyable performance of "The Babes in the Wood." the English holiday pantomime and extravaganza. In all respects the production is coiniuend-ablv presented, the scenic effects, the specialties, the ballets and the officiating company more than sizing up to the requirements.

Particularly notable Is the "tough'' Bowerv ballet, the dancing of Mile. Gamier, the singing of Harry Lightwood and that of Misses Calhoun and Moore. REAL ESTATE HEWS Permits Granted and Transfers Recorded Yesterday. Spring Garden street. No.

1020, put ln bay window. David Fulton, contractor. North Nineteenth street, No. 2157, frame shed, 10 by 0 feet, C. Bromide, contractor.

llroad and Cambria streets, northeast corner, repairs to lire-ilamafed brick building, Gottfried Reich, contractor. Marshall street. No. 1015, party wall, E. M.

Smith, contractor. Tenth street und Girard avenue, southeast corner, front nnd Interior alterations, Lewis Brother, contractors. TRANSFERS. Benson avenue, southwest side, feet northwest of Veree road, Elberon Land Association to W. M.

Stockliausen. September 30. 1S82. Same sold AV. M.

Stockbaueen to J. W. Pike. October 12. IKOtf, $100.

Benson uvemie, southwest side, 215.111,-j feet northwest of A'eree road. Elberon Land Associa tion to C. Stockhausen. September 30, ldlC, 5llx $122. Name sold O.

Stoclihausen to J. W. Pike. October 12, 18l)i, $100. Ellsworth street, south side, 158 feet west of Twpntv-nlnth Btreet.

l' Hnll to A. L. Dailnni December 24, 1-StHi, 11x70, mortage $1,500, nom- Fourth street, east side, 15.9 feet south Willow. J. A.

Weitzninn lo 1). Stern. December 23, 1MW. 15.11x50, mortgages $2,275. $550.

Fifteenth street. No. 3325 North, A. J. Wright to K.

Both. December 1, l.tW. lSxloO, mortgase $4.0110, $3,500. James stieet. southeast side, 871.9 feet northeast Kltler, 50x232.

OH; and 1'ltler streets, southeast corner. BB.WixlM: Grant and Wissl-numlllg streets, south corner, 40. Grunt street, southwest side. 140.3 feet southeast of Wlss' nomine. 4l.llxl.tS; Wlss nonilog stre: t.

southeast side. feet northeast or riner, 50x241. 5 4. U. V.

Trego to K. deV. Morrell. October 20. lsOti.

mortgages $7,300, nominal. Kimball street, mirth side, 03 feet west of Twenlv-tlfth stieet, G. Ross to W. M. Franklin, Jnlv 27 18W1.

15x4S.l. mortgage $1,500. nominal. Long street. N'os.

AV. Thompson to SI. Morrison. December 24. 1S90, each 1.1x4,).tl, each ground rent $4S.

$1,000. Loeust Btreet. No. 421. A.

M. Wetherlll to R. Alolt.t. December 23. IN, 1N.2m;.x70.

$3,500. Muster stieet. south side, lti feet east of Tweiitv-third street, G. F. Gibson, to E.

Rue, December lo, lhlW, 14.tixl, mortgage $2,200. noni- Jlullierry street, soitthenst side. 20 feet southwest of New. Decatur PuiUing Assoelation to M. Devlin, December 17, DMti, 2OslU0.7li'.

$1,075. Ontario street. No. 1021, 37.10 Ontario street, No.i. W23-23-2T-20, each 1(1x112; Twentieth street, No.

3101 North. Twentieth street. Nos. 8405-7-0 North, eneh UixH5, J. s.

Ilelsler to M. E. Ilelsler, December 10, ISlHi, nominal. I'Bik avenue. No.

3322. E. S. Rndley to J. B.

ThoniiM, December 24, IsiM, 15.1x00. $4,500. Poplar street. No. 12011.

C. Koth to A. 3. Wright, December 1, lstni, 14x50.7, ground rent $00. $3,500.

Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, northwest side, and Virginia street, southwest side, J. J. Oarven to H. R. Ganimey, December 24, IStKI, 75.1HX74.3, ground rent Queen street.

No. 305. L. Krnnkel to P. A.

Harrison. December 17. lstni. $4,000. Taylor street, south Bide.

15S feet east of Tenth street. 14x40.6: McKean street, north aide ISO feet east of Ninth street, 15MI2, M. Si'hanti to A. December 21, ISM. Thompson Btreet, No.

3141 East. .1. Meier. to K. Davis.

December 22. ISttii, 15xSA.ll. $1,425. Turner Btreet. south side, 7S feet west of Randolph, .1.

1'. Wnmer to M. Wagner, December 24, IKOtt. 14x56, $2,205. Thlrtv-one-and-three-qiinrter street, No.

24(12 North. II. Ilertolet to .1. McKenna. December 20.

1MH1, 14.2x31). mortcaee $1,000. Woodbind avenue. No. 553S.

ground rent $00; Woodland avenue, No. 5540. 17xS2. ground I elation U. liuinnT December 22, ltiwi, I $3,000.

1 I I 1 I 1 to Chester. to Wilmington to Baltimore to Washington .46 .90 3.74 5.34 GEO. W. BOYD Asst. Gen.

Pass. Agent. GRAND ANNUAL EXHIBITION G. Soulas' Restaurant Successor to C. H.

REISSER, 22 to 26 S. 5th St. Opposite the Bourse. THE PUBLIC IS RESPECTFULLY INVITED MISS EVESSON'S STRANGE SUIT The Actress" Action Against Manager French for Damages Will be Heard Early in January. New Y'ork, December 28.

Both parties to the suit of Isabelle Evesson, the widow of Alrayr AV. Cooper, against T. Henry French, which will be called In the Supreme Court, Part early iu January, are making every effort to keep secret the cause of action and the amount asked for. The attorney for Isabelle Evesson is Mr. Hummel, of Howe Hummel, and for T.

Henry French, Ex-Judge A. J. Dltteuhoefer. Both of these lawyers say that the case is an unusual one, but positively refuse to reveal the grounds upon which the action is based. It is more than hinted, however, that the suit arises out of the relations of Isabelle Evesson to T.

Henry French when she was an actress in the company he had formed to produce "La Cigale." At that time, French, who was a widower, launched the Lillian Kussell Opera Company. He Is said to have Deen exceedingly attentive to Mis Kussell, and to have resigned the management of the company soon after. Then in 1NPM French met Miss Evesson, who was considered one of tlte most beautiful women on the American stage. He quickly developed into one of her most ardent admirers and later it was announced that the pair were engaged to he married. Some disagreement, however, occurred, and Miss Evesson a year ago married Almyr AV.

Cooper, who held the place of advertising manager of a medical institute. She lived with him until November ti, lyiHi, when he was found injured, apparently having been assaulted, late at night near AVakely's saloon, at Forty -second street and Sixtli avenue. Three days later Cooper died in Koosevelt Hospital, his brain having beea injured. The mystery which surrounded his death was never completely dispelled nor his supposed assailant captured. The day Cooper died, the ease his wife was bringing against French was put on the calendar for trial.

Another strange feature of it Is tha it is brought in Evesson's maiden name. "I have made an agreement with Judge Dltteuhoefer not to tell the nature of the case before It conies to trial," said Lawyer Hummel this morning. "I will say, how- that. It arises out of the relations Miss i Kvesson had with French before her mar riage with Cooper. Nor can I tell the amount.

It Is not for $8,000, however, as was reported, nor is the cause of action notes given by French to Miss Evesson. The case ill have plenty of sensational features when it comes to trial. The action in the case dates from the time that Isabelle Evesson was on the stage before her marriage. It is not nn ordinary suit for breach of promise, either." Criminal Court Notes. In Quarter Sessions Court, No.

1, yesterday, Judge Yerkes upon the bench, the following cases were disposed of: Edward Higglus and Mary Higglns were convicted of the larceny of $8 from the per- son of AVililam Poppe. Edward HIggins was sentenced to one year and two inontns the Eastern Penitentiary aud Mary Higgins to nine months iu the County Prison. AA'illiam H. Freemen, colored, pleaded guilty to forging the name of J. H.

Hlnksou to a check for $511.75. drawn on the AVest Philadelphia Bank. He was sentenced to ulno months. Joseph Hagen, alias "Joseph Toohey," and Edward Burns, youths, were convicted of as-sait and battery with Intent to steal from en unknown woman, nnd also of conspiracy growing out of the same transaction. They were committed to the Huntingdon Reformatory.

Daniel Divine wns convicted of the larceny of an overcoat, a clock. -Wo cigars. 1100 cigarettes and a savings bank containing $4. the property of Benjamin Herbert. He was committed to the Huntingdon Reformatory.

Charles Barrett pleaded guilty to the lar-cenv of a newspaper, the property of Itichard Johnson. He was sentenced to ten days from the date of commitment. Bertha Broeske pleaded guilty to the lar-cenv of a suit and a bicycle, the property of Janies S. Larzalere. Seuteme was suspended and the defendant committed to the care of Prison Agent Camp.

Daniel McNich.il was acquitted of attempting to enter the dwelling of George Walters, Carlton street, with intent to steal, and also of maliciously destroying a door iu tho same house. Samuel Bennett was acquitted of attempt- big to enter the oweiung i lO OOlllU Interest to be Paid by Kecclvers. Baltimore, December 2S. The following interest due by the Baltimore and Ohio Bail-road Company January 1, will be paid by the receivers: At the Mercantile Trust aiid Deposit Company, Baltimore, interest on Baltimore and Ohio car trust bonds, at London, interest on Pittsburg and ton-nellsvllie Railroad Company consolidated mortgage bonds, loan of ISTfi. S2U1.0O0; at New York, office of A'ennilye Interest tin Pittsburg anil Conncllsville Uallrond Company first mortgage.

lSdN. extended bonds, ITiOPSO; at New York, otilce of Trust Company, Interest warrants on receivers' car trust certificates of the Issue of July 1 1M1II, $102,000: at Hie treasurer's office, Baltimore, Interest on Winchester and Potomac Kallrond Company bonds. $1,417.50. and dividend on Winchester and Strasburg Railroad Company stock, $1,402. yo Now Trial for lteceiver Nead, Iii the United States Circuit Court yester-i day Judge Dallas denied the motion for a new trial In the suit of Benjamin M.

Xend, receiver of the National Bank of Middle-' town. against the Millertsbnrg Home AVater Company, brought to recover on three $1,000 promissory notes given by tho defendant company to the Raymond Cnmp-I bell Manufacturing Company. At the trial of the suit last October a verdict for the defendant wns rendered. It was held at that time that, the defendant company uau not, the legal right to make the notes. The Kent County Election.

Special Telegram to The Times. Hover, December 28. The Court of Errors and Appeals met here to-day to hear argument In the Kent county election case. II. II.

AVard, of counsel for tho Republicans, moved that the writ be dismissed on the ground of irregularity In the return. He can- fniled that the writ was reinruaoie on tne V.Mh instead of to-dny. unless otherwise speci fied. The court allowed r.x-i nuiiceiior oi- aiter wincn court adjourned until Thursday morning, when a decision will be rendered. Game Sheriff's Sale Garments A few days will clear out some lots a few hours others.

And you'd better come early, for these are chances not likely to come again. Tea Gowns. 175 stylish Cashmere Tea Gowns, neatly trimmed in navy, cardinal nnd garnet. AVorth $4.00 to go at $1.98. 225 handsome Figured Persian patterns of fine Flannelette Tea Gowns.

Regular value, $2.50 to go at $1.39. Waists. 125 more fine Changeable Silk Waists, detached collars. AVorth $5.00 and $0.00 to go at $2.98. Fur Garments.

Ten fine Electric Seal Jackets, worth $48.00 to go at $33.00. 25 stylish Electric Seal Capes, richly lined; full length and sweep. Worth to go at 20 stylish Canada Seal Capes. 30 inches long, full sweep. AA'orth $22.50 to go at $13.93.

30 Cloth and 50 Yolour Capes in the lot, neatly braided and fur edges. AVere $0.00, $7.00 and go at $3.98. Suits. 55 stylish Navy Serge Suits. Among the lot blazer and reefer effects.

Skirts alone worth $4.50. AA'e sell the entire suit for $2.98. Cloth Jackets. 35 elegant Black Kersey Jackets, all lined with changeable silk, full shield front. Regular value, $25.00 to go at $10.95.

40 choice Boucle Reefers, lined, box frout and tailor-made. AVorth $10.00 to go at $5.00. 125 stylish Black. Close Curl Boucle Reefers. silk faced, newest shapes.

AVorth $7.50 to go at $3.98. Embroideries The Spring importations are beginning to arrive and winter just commenced. We need room for the newcomers, hence-One lot of Embroideries worth up to 15 cents a yard, at 0 cents a yard. One lot of Embroideries worth np to 25 cents a yard, at 10 cents a yard. Dress Goods Put any fair test to our Dress Goods Department you choose variety, quality or price.

We think it will pay you to know us better. Some 40-inch Novelty Check SuitiugR in blue, green, brown nnd black. The price is 39 cents a yard. Silk nnd AA'ool Mixed Plaids, 40 inches wide, and that are usually 50 cents, are here for 25 cents a yard. A special cut to-day of all our 75 and 85-ceut Novelties down to 50 cents a yard to close them out.

Remnants yards on yards of them and just Mi the price they were before they became remnants. Suitable for skirts, waists and children's dresses. Eighth St. GETTING READY FOR THE DINNER The Joint Committee of the Associated Trades' Banquet Meets at the Bourse. A meeting of the joint.

committee on the annual associated trades banquet was held yesterday afternoon In the Bourse and the organization was made permanent by the election of George E. Bartol as president; Samuel B. AVoolman, president of the Commercial Exchange, as treasurer, and Emll I. Albrecht. secretary.

An executive committee was appointed to be composed of the chairmen of the various delegations, and this committee will appoint three other committees on.Lianquct, speakers nnd guests and invitations. On each of those committees will be one representative from each of the organizations represented In the Joint com mittee. 1 lie various trade associations were repre- sented at the meeting by the following: Maritime Exchange, George K. Karnshaw, Thomas Winsnuue. J.

S. AV. Molten. Grocers and Importers. Frank Halpen, John AV.

Cooper, Francis B. Heevei. Board of Trade, Joel Cook, Andrew AVheel-er, E. It. AVood.

Lumbermen's Exchange, Robert G. Kav, E. 11. Wiilard. Commercial Exchange.

S. C. Woolman, L. K. Passmore, W.

F. Hngar. Produce Exchange. A. AV.

Holden, James D. Ferguson, William Ar. Smith. Manufacturers' Club. AA'.

T. Tilden, Richard Campion. George V. Crosson. Port AVnrdeas, Alexander C.

Ferguson, Murrell Dobbins, AV. L. Martin. Bourse. George E.

Bartul, John T. Bailey, John It. McFotridge. Trades League, Daniel Sutter, AVllllam P. Thompson, Edward H.

Hanee. Drug Exchange, John Ferguson, Charles E. Hires. Henry G. Mcllvalne.

Hardware Merchants nnd Manufacturers' Association, Samuel Dlsston, W. AV. Supplee, T. J. Fernley.

Master Builders, James Johnson, William S. 1'. Shields, William It. Irvine. OH Trade Association, L.

J. Levick, John Gill, M. W. Phillips. Bourse Display Draws Big Crowds.

The second week of the special holiday display at the Bourse opened yesterday under promising conditions, and the attendance was much larger than on any other day. Additional life wns put Into the display by two banjolsts, who entertained the callers In the north promenade. Besides these additional musical attractions will be provided each day until next Thursday, when the display wlil end. The booths which were selling articles as souvenirs of the exhibition did an excellent trade, and attendants were kept continually busy. The machinery division is visited dally by large throngs of neonle.

and the of exhibits has been increased. tilts change, it Is stated, Is that the ulled States Company's leases with the Philadel phia and Reading and the New York and New England Railroad Companies have expired. NUSS' 18 ft). SIh HU SPECIAL NAI.E Molasses Walnut Candy, De. pound.

Reduced from Beaumont tilled the part of Madame Pique acceptably. As Captain Xarcisse. Mr. Powers displayed the necessary qualities nicely and C. Dempsey was good as Louis Munler, as was also Mr.

Garden as Boudet, rounding out a performance fur above the usual plane. The Park. The comedy, "Chimnile Fnddea." which was performed at the Park by Charles Hopper and an excellent company, repeated its former success In this city. The impression It made then Is only apt to become stronger by further acquaintance. While at first sight particularly calculated to entertain only by Its laughter-raising qualities, It is really a study In character.

Behind the humor which tnay be said to permeate every move and moment of the play there is a panorama of passions, feelings and personages that in their way are strongly Indicative of the serious side of life in a great city, more particularly among Its humbler constituents. For those that look through the figures of the scenes and the lines of the piece these Ingredients only increase Its Interest, while for the merely superficial gaze it also must be regarded ns nu exceptionally amusing work. Plot, situations, text and individualities are all calculated on the basis of entertainment, so Hint there is not the faintest suggestion of dullness in Its whole composition. The star and his fellows of the cast are more than Important factors in the coniedv's triumph, leaving it doubtful whether the play itself or Its interpretation Is entitled to the first and best praise. Girard Avenue.

All military dramas arc more or less Interesting, but rarely arc they made more pronouncedly so than the one being played at the Girard this week. "Held by the Enemy" stands as one of the best of this class of plays. Clean and wholesome throughout, it Is presented by this particular company in manner to throw credit upon all concerned. The scenes are made as realistic as possible and every detail which tends to make it lire-like Is faithfully studied to an extent rarely seen. In no piece has the company shown to such superior advantage, but the work of naie in tne Ingenue role of Susan Mc-Creery was so.

charming that it made one of the priiiiounoed successes of a performance that was a series of successes from beginning to end. The Auditorium. Katie Rooney's Greater New Yorkers, an aggregatioa of unusually excellent talent, opened New Year's week at the Auditorium yesterday afternoon to a packed house. There will be a niatinee every afternoon this week. Katie Itooney easily held her own as the star of a fine aggregation of vaudeville artists.

Adelina Hon lino, a singer of exceptional talent, shared the honors with her. Newell and Slievette made a big hit with their wonderful performance on the horizontal bars. Maggie and Pat Hooney in a repertoire of neat songs and dances were great success. AYhitchnv and Stewart contributed a uent comedy turn, and Kelly and St. Claire, In a black-face specially, and Murphy and Gilbert, and Bryant and Cleaver, in a selection of songs, were features.

The Glockers. baton manipulators, anil AVilhur and AA'nrrell. baritones, also received their share of the general approval. The show opened with a sketth entitled "The Millionaire'-Reception," which Is replete with original humor, and closed with an exceedingly funny burlesque on the race scene of the Derby Mascot. Eleventh Street Opera House.

Old and young had a delightful time of it at the Kleventh Street Opera House, the merriment of the day starting at the matinee, which received a further decided accession of Interest In the liberal distribution of toys and confections to the big section of the rising generation represented in the audience. The programme given wns Just of the kind to make the occasion additionally memorable, the funnier parts of it turning on "A A'isit From Krlss." "Tie Black Brownies In Shadow Land" and "Our Holiday A'isitors, or Perils of the City." Through 'the lively doings of Dougherty, Foy, Shunk. Murphy and Turner the ball of fun was kept rolling incessantly, while In the songs and other features the usual high standard of novelty and interest was kept hi view right along. The Illjou. A new and superior application of the prj-Jorting nini'hlne Idea of reproducing actual life incidents was a feature of the great list of novelties seeu at the Bijou.

It is called the Biographe aud differs mainly from other forms of the same principle In that the scenes shown are larger In extent of surface covered while retaining throughout more exact proportions. Included in the list of views, which were made up of altogether American subjects, were two of special Interest, that representing President-elect XIcKlnley receiving a delegation of visitors at Canton, ami another that strikingly displayed the possibilities of apparatus of this kind, the Umpire express train going nt full speed past a station on the New York Central Uallrond. Among the vaudeville stars were Mamie Kline, whose equlllbristle work on the swinging wire was of a particularly pleasing character: A. O. luincan.

a ventrllooulst: Hur- rlgan, the Juggling comedian, and Bessie Gilbert, on the eoruet, who were likewise fine. Others whose absence from the programme Would be missed were the F.dlsons, In musical act; Alva Leuorla, In ballads; O'Brien, Jennings and O'Brien, sketch artists of talent; Hurt Jordan, comedian; Morrissey aud ltich. nnd Morrison nnd conversation al wits; tlie Blondells, sketch artists; rtie California Trio, and the McDonoughs, In the human ladder. The National. The National's presentation of "Trilby," which was witnessed by a good audience, In every' way' compared favorably with any performance this much-discussed play has had In Philadelphia.

A. M. Palmer's company wns hi" the cast nnd there was not a part that was not ln capable hands. Of course, there Is much that is absorbing In the work Itself, but, excellent as It Is In these respects, failure to properly portray even the smaller roles causes a serious defect. But from the Svengall of Charles Kent right through the list there was a capability and well-hnlaiiced excellence that made the whole particularly enjoyable.

Miss Edirh Crime did finely in the title role, and Jennie ltelffarth, Cauiille Cleveland, Herbert I'arr and tieorge AYebnter were also specially effective. Splendid scenery and other material accessories were among Its other merits. The Lyceum. Admirers of burlesque well done could hardly demand anything better than that the Iteuu-Snutley Company offered at the Lyceum. From beginning to end It was exactly of the kind calculated to make the visitor pat himself on the back for his good Judgment In going.

Able comedians, singers, dancers and specialties ditto were prominent everywhere In the bill, while pretty girls and handsome costumes also helped to keep the senses pleasantly employed. "Pains and Pleasures" and "tiny Life In New York" were tlte extravaganza department of the lively proceedings, and they needed tif be good to deserve their place. Besides those who aided matters on Its picturesque side in the olio appeared Lmwlcy and AValdron, In character sketches; Fisher and Crowell. knockabouts; the Sisters Kugstrom, in songs; Sulll- i 7, ol Stewards of the Stephen Girard Charity the Girard bequests Samuel Perkins, Jolm A1 JoJ. KichardG.Oe let's, Ellsworth II.

John Kms IIass(. i. Thomson, Alexander II Morgan; trustees Tiekson, Edward G. of real es ate of the lodge Joseph fchdibaum. AVesf A(1( I.ulJ.,Salmlol narrlson.Ciiarles Michael Arnold Charles M.

Swain, A llliain E. Frederick Stoeckle. George L. Laniherton Ezra 8. Bartlett; trustees of ItllpPt Thomas wlam J( Gnr the Thomas It.

Patton memorial chanty SilI111Jcl 1Mxei wlmimi fund Michael Arnold, Simpson Africa, Kennedy, Robert A. Arthur, Robert J. Camp-AVilllam J. Kelly, Peter Boyd, John Jay Gil- ni.lrles T. Edward T.

Albur- roy; grand ehnpiaius, Itev. Cortlandt AA hlte- Keri wim.im CraBi Euward A. Stockton, head, Rev. James Robins, Rev. Henry Jtarciay J.

Woodward, Davis L. Svlvester, S. Getz, Ilev. J. S.

J. McCounell, Rev. Benja- Thomas J. James It. AVashlngton, lain F.

Delo, Rev. John N. MacGouigle, Rev. AVllllam II. Maueely, Samuel Davis, Harry K.

Charles M. Stock. Rev. Robert M. Wallace, Le.l(.Ui AVllllam J.

Giveus, John Burns, Ben-Kev. Alexander II. Spangler, Rev. David S. Havllar, David T.

McAleese Monroe, Rev. J. Gray Bolton. Rev. Grafton Charles Snob.

Peter Boyd. James P. Mal-T. Remolds. Rev.

Joseph AV. Miles, Rev. seed. Edward J. Xow'iand, William T.

AVllllam C. Robinson, Rev. Thomas B. An- A brains, Charles Sumnierlield. George Dixon, ll Kennedy ives Tiev AVIIMinn Feniiiiuore, 1' rederlck Munch, How-? i' March, Elmer S.

Little, (. Sickel Head- It. Chnlfaut: senior grand deacon, George Campbell, Edward L. Perkins AV. Kendrlck, Junior grand deacon, Charles C.

Hall, J. Henry Holeomb, John (i! George D. Moore; grand stewards, J. Harris Varwig, William J. Atwood, J.

Henry Mc-Mussiua, Amerlcus V. Holmes: grand mar- jntyro, Thomas A Harris, Martin Evoy, hl AVIHIsm Rrazier: ornnd sword hear- I Jhn.AV. Koons, Isaac X. er, Jacob W. Jackson; grand pursuivant, AA'illiam T.

Reynolds; grand tyler, Samuel AV. Wray. Committees were appointed as Committee on landmarks, Samuel C. Perkins, Matthias H. Henderson, Samuel B.

Dick, Conrad B. Day, Joseph Eichbauni, J. Simpson Africa, Michael Arnold. AVllllam 3. Kelly, Henry AA'.

Williams; committee on appeals, AVililam B. Hackenburg, William J. Hanna, George AV. Guthrie, George B. Orlady, Abraham AA'.

Beltler; committi on finance, Conrad B. Day, John Sllngluff, J. AA'esley Supplee, Azariah W. Hoopes. Max Hlebenack; committee on by-laws, Charles Oary, James S.

Barber. Robert -V. Simpers, William Henry J. McCarthy; committee on printing aud publishing, M. Richards Muckle, AVllllam II.

Bellows, AVllllam T. Krumbhaar, AVllllam B. Reed. Stephen II. Appleton; committee on Temple, J.

Simpson Africa, William J. Latta. Hlbbert P. John, Harmon Johnson, Louis Wagner; committee on liluary, Edward S. AVyckuff.

Frank M. Hlghley, Joshnn L. Lyte, George AV. Hall, Andrew M. Rambo, Charles W.

Packer, Charles K. Frauds; commissioners of sink- (112 fund. Samuel V. ceriiins. iienry iu.

Dechert. Atwood Smith, Charles M. Swain, George W. Hall. Almoners of the Grand Iodgo Charity Fund AVllllam I).

Shuster, Joseph J. lams Goop-re AA'enner AVllllam Gardner. nenm.r, wiiuniii n. uuiuiici, A'uughan. Armstrong Spear, William H.

Jos- lyn. William J. Barr, John S. Wilbraham, A Change in Express Companies. Kohert H.

Salter, AV'alter Jones, Adolf Eieh- Hartford, December 28. It is Frederick T. Chandler. John Moser, clanv announced to-day that on January 1 James D. ilsou.

John ark. George J. Rudgers, William A. Witherup, AA'illiam Cole- of 'he otllces of the Ln ted States Exilian, Charles A. Frowart, Julius K.

Hlaui- P''esa Company, In Connecticut, Mnssachu-berg, Alfred AA'ehlou, Frank C. Headman, i setts and Rhode Island and thirty oftices In George II. Mnrcy, AVllllam H. Bellows, Will- New York, will pass Into the hands of the inm G. Greeby, Joseph Butler, Albert Moore, i Adams Express Company.

The reason for William Alcconcii. George tvncox, liniles II. Brelsford, Jacob J. Sharp, James R. Con nelly, Robert G.

Stinsun. Robert F. Muslin. Ezra S. Bartlett, Henry It.

Allen, John A. Hazleton, AVIllinm II. Snowden, Clarence ii (, ii. iiiiirv. i rai in ii es.

i. Geary, Marcus B. Dwlght. John A. Perry was appolued grand secretary.

rieiisii, miner nnnm. viiiiani a. nar-George iciue wminm John W. Zook, William l'T der- Amos H. Hnll.

Austin J. Montgomery, James Baron, Thomas 1. Belville, William C. Mackie, Alexauder Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria..