Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1898, Page 10

10 _———— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—Frank Daniels “The Idol’s Eye.” : Grand Opera House.—“The Dazzler.” Kernan's Lyceum Theater.—Bryant and Watson's American Burlesquers. j New Naticnal Theater.—Koster and Bial's Congress of Foreign Stars. z 1411 Pennsylvania avenue.—Phil Clover’s $50,000 of] painting “Fatima. North Capitol! and L_ streets.—Buffalo Bill's Wiid West Show Performances at 2 and $.35 p.m. daily. Willard Hall.—Illustrated lecture by Rev. R. H. McKim, D. D., on “Tidewater Vir- ginia in the Olden Times,” for the benefit of Epiphany Chapel Kindergarten. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. in Steamer Me Randall for Glymont and Intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave kt street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania enue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 &m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer every half hour and Falls Church hourly from 8:30 a.m. to 10:40 >-m. Beach ed MUSTERING NEW RECRUITS under the standard of our famous Milwau- kee Beer goes merrily on. “Pabst” is al- ways in the front rank. Order from your §rocer. write or "phone 273 for case. PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. ph te ee See “ad. of Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, page 4. Stumph Bedding Co., 7th&K. ——— Gas Stoves from 25c. up; Oil Stoves as low as @5c. each; Blue Flame Oil Stoves without wick; 25 ft. Garden Hose, complete, 1.60; “Reliable” and ‘Favorite’ Gas ges are best. S.S. SHEDD & BRUO., 9th nw —__+—— See our new style of Gas Range, 3 burn- ers, with oven and broiler; only $7.50. A. EBERLY’S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. Gas Ranges—eastest work, cheapest fuel. 1204 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th ss KENNY’S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. C. D. KENNY. CITY AND DISTRICT. Considering Committee Reports. The business before the council of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association yester- lay was consideration of the various com- nittee reports. Governor Tyler of Virginia ind the board of visitors from that state made their annual visit today to Mount Vernon. The work of the council is now irawing to a close. All the buildings and all parts of the estate have been visited oy the committees and their recommenda- tions are embodied in reports now under iiscussion. ae Preparing for a Long Siege. In anticipation of an unusually protracted siege of summer weather many of the best dresses in town have placed orders with us for cool serge suits; only $22. Satisfac- tien assured. G. Warfield Simpson, 1208 F. Advertisement, —— Chimes for Pro-Cathedral. A project has been set afoot by the peo- ple of the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mark, and others interested, to secure for that church @ set of chime bells. The movement has not as yet been fully matured, but the idea is to ask every member of the Episcopal faith in the diocese, and any one else so disposed, to contribute to the purchase of the bells. Any person or persons wishing to furnish one or more of the bells asa memorial gift will have the opportunity to do so. Contributions in any amount will be received. The Rev. Philip M. Rhinelander. one of the assistant clergy of the pro. thedral, is at the head of the movement, and, it is understood, Bishop Satterlee is in hearty accord with it. —— The Hands of the Clock. T» the Editor of The Eveving Star: In reference to the hands of the post of- fice clock allow me to add that the gilding skould be removed from the balance end of the hands and large gilded arrow points attached to the pointing end of the hands, then the clock could be read by ANOTHER NEARSIGHTED READER. May 9, 1808. —__s_ The Touch of Art makes Gude’s floral designs peerless. 1224 F. —Advertisement. > A Pledge to Members. At a meeting of St. Aloysius’ Branch, No. 170, Catholic Knights of America, ‘pre- amble and resolutions were unanimously adopted to tke effect that in the conflict between the United States and Spain, it is our duty to foster the desire for the success of the American arms, and that the brutal and cowardly destruction of the American battle ship Maine may be avenge¢ It is, therefore, “resolved, that St. Aloysius’ Branch, No. Catholic Knights of America, pledges to its members who may volunteer in the army and navy of the United States in defense of our flag that their assessments and dues will be paid by the branch during such.service.” ees Sait Against the District. Mary M. Cross has filed a suit against the District of Columbia in the Supreme Court of the District. ihe asks that the Commissioners be restrained from taking certain of her property to be used for street ext The property referred to is lots eighteen, nineteen, fifty-two ane Afty-three, in square number sixty-nine. —>—___ An Extract That Lasts Long. Concentrated elish Violet; Toc. oz. Mertz, —Advertisement. — For Larceny of a Ring. Eugene Ruffin, colored, has pleaded guilty of the larceny of a ring valued at iv from Miss Alice Jackson. The ring was Fecovered by Detectives Baur and Lacy, who also made the arr Miss Jackson did not wish to prosecute the case and on account of the circumstances, as exp ined by Prosecutor Muilowny and Mr. Camp- bell Carrirgton, the latter Ruffin’s counsel, Judge Kimball let the used off with thirty days in jail. a Pleads Guilty. James Berry, colored, yesterday pleaded guilty of breaking into the house of Mr. Clarence B. Moore re and stealing a cloe alued at $1 was held by Judge Kimball for the action of the grand jury. a Studer offers eve etc. See ad., page 4. ything for the garden, a Falls From His Bicycle. Wright, a young man who lives at No. © street northeast, fell from his bicycle near North Capitol and L streets yesterday afternoon, and struck his head &gainst the pavement. Policeman Larrick had him removed to the hospital for treat- ment. I a > Chemical Society Meeting. The one hundred and third regular meet- ing of the Chemical Society of Washington will be held Thursday evening in the as- sembly hail of the Cosmus Cluv. ~~ Verdict of Acquitta Joseph L. Height, alias Joseph Smith, was acquitted In Criminal Court’No. 1 yes. terdy, on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. It was charred that Height had maintained an employment bureau and obtained money from persors seeking work. The charge was not sus- tained. ae Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real tstate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.-- Advertisement. es The Star Ont of Town. The Evening Star will be sent daily by wail for W cents per month in advance. GRADUATES AND HONORS Commencement Exercises Last Evening at Spencerian Business College. The Principal Adverts to Pending War and Her Audience Expresses Dissent — The Class. The thirty-second annual graduation ex- ercises of the Spencerian Business College re held last night at the Academy of Music. There was a large audi2nce present. Mrs. Sara A. Spencer presided and Rev. T. De Witt Talmage delivered the invocation. The stage was prettily decorated with tall palms, national flags and b2autiful flowers. After the college march the graduates were seated in a semicircle. Upon the stage, be- sides the graduates, wer Mrs. Spencer and the teachers of the college, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, Postmaster General Charles Em- ory Smith, Mr. B. H., Warner, and, repr2- senting the Masonic Temple fair, Dr. R. B. Donaldson, Mr. Goodwin Yorke AtLee and Mr. Charles B. Bayly. The gentleman's salutatory, representing the night classes, was given by Mr. Jam2s F. Smart of Alabama. He was entertain- ing, poe and impressive in describing the conditifn upon entering those classes and the outlook for the future from a pr2: ent standpgint, The gentleman's valedictory by Winfield Scott Maégill, jr., of the District of Colum- bia tOwehed on the attitude of the United States on the great pending international crisis. In it he said: “When the general roll is called, we will be there, and these yeung women will stay at home and care for mother and fireside, as women ever have done since the world began.’ The lady valedictorian, Miss Willie P. McConahay of Texas, soon replied: ‘How easily and naturally,” she said, ‘ese young men settle all great questions for us. We will stay at home and care for mother and fireside, and guide the plough, and loom and scrape lint and dress wounds, and take care of the wrecks brought home from the war—once our stalwart brothers and friends. “And every man shattered with shot and shell, or dying of slow tropical fever and pestilence, 1s some woman's son, and cost her from his birth mortal agony and tears, so that If he staid beside her and cher- ished her to white-haired old age he could never cancel the debt.” She appealed to the young men of the class to seek higher wisdom than had yet come into the national councils. The debate was thereafter took part in it, the audience be- coming enthusiastic as telling points were made. Mrs. Spencer explained that “Spanish Twitters’ on the program was a typo- graphical error, and the Mills Quartet was much disturbed thereby. “For the Span- ish are not even twittering now,” she said, “and if they were the ladies’ would not laugh at their efforts.” It should be “Spar- rows’ Chatter,” and the ladies soon filled the air with melody. Dr. Donaldson, in appropriate remarks, awarded the Spencerian double scholarship given to the Masonic fair to Mr. Wm. Reed Macgill, who had received 721 votes out of 1,000, against ten candidates. In presenting the class Mrs. Spencer d3- clared the institution had been training these young people, not for bloodshed, for revenge, cruelty and all the frightful brood of evils that follow in the track of red- handed war, but for the arts of peace, of indusiry, of good citizenship. “If any one says I am wanting In cour- age, I am here,” she said, lifting herself to her full height and bringing down the house with her challenge. “I hav2 taken my Ife in my hand all these years to defend young people from the vices planted here by the last war. And now another is upon us.” She implor- ed teachers and mothers to st2m the tide. “Young men from college wild to be let loose among the Spanish, indeed! A few days of war have undone the work of thirty years of peac>.” The audience did not approve these sentt- ments and manifested their indignation in various ways. Postmaster General Smith sald he never saw a finer exhibition of courage than that of Mrs. Spencer's facing that audience with those utterances at this time. He might doubt her statesmanship, but he must com- mend her courage and ‘her principles, he said. But this is a nation of peac2, he con- tinued. And he proceeded, first, to show that the war meant peace on a grand scale, and then to show what forty years of in- dustry sind peaceful pursuits had done for this nation, now the fifth in the world in wealth, and perhaps first in power, and to h institutions as this, the business col- lege, we are largely indebted for this pros- perity. After the pretty scene, “Love Lies Bleed- ing,” rendered by the Delsarte class, Post- master General Smith award2d diplomas to the following graduates: ie Alice Beall, Marie Gertrude Green, a Hoffman, Willi ‘ollins Malone, on, and every speaker P. McConahay, Frances Mas- Lucy sey, Martha Ellen Pric Smith Schneider, Annie Elizabeth Wendel, Mary May Bewick, Sdmund Joseph Adair, Ben- jamin Clarke Reginald James Darby, William Dunkerley, Hamilton Hugh Far- num, William Duncan Foote, John Osborn Gheen, William Louis Zerega, ¢ ugene Greaves, Henry jarence Alfred Lindsay, William Warren Lightbewn, Winfield Scott Macgill, jr.. Eben Thomas Massey, Clar- ence Le Roy Park, Abram Hewes Smyth, Ford Hebb Wagstaff, Swetman, Edward Denman Leonard Lee Ball, William E. allagher, James F. Smart, Florence Aloy- sius Sullivan, Robert 1 Ward Carr, May Flot ham Granviil Mary Cecilia McCana, Amanda Lee Thomps son, Cel Brown, Catherine nce Garnett, Edith Emma C. Littlejohn, Olive Edna Niles, nm. Elizabeth F. Addi- tine Alston, Thomas Irwin Car- Entrikin, John Hel- n, Paca Oberlin — RED CROSS OF FRAN Tender of Aid in Care of American Wounded. The Red Cross Society of France has ad- dressed to Miss Clara Barton, president of the Red Cross Society of America, a com- munication, under date of April 25, in which is inclosed a resolution previously adopted, which is as follows: “The Society for Ald to Wounded Sol- Ciers, faithful to its traditions, opens a public subscription for the assistance of the Red Cross of Spain and of America. ts central council places at the head of the subscription a first payment of 50,000 francs, and invites its associate councils to do likewise. All sums collected without special designation will be divided equally between the two nations. All sums con- tributed with special designation will be applied conformably to the purpose indi- cated. “After having consulted the two societies of the Red Cross, the offerings will be presented, either in money, materials, lin- en or medicines, as preferred. Subscrip- tions will be received at the headquarters of the society, Rue Matignon, 19, Paris.” The communication referred to is dated at the headquarters of the society, “Matig- non street, No. 19, Paris,” and is as fol- 1 dam, the President: “I have the honor of transmitting to you a copy of the resolution giving the action taken by the central council of the Society for Aid to Wounded Soldiers (Red Cross of France) in its session of April 23. You will kindly make known to me the man- ner tn which we can best serve you in the great work of humanity and charity de- ving upon your society. Be assured I shall second your efforts to the best of my power, and you may re- ly upon my complete devotedness. Be pleased, Madam President, to accept the homage of my profound respect. “The Secretary General, “M. MUSANILLEN.” A copy of this paper, with the regolution inclosed, has been forwarded to Miss Bar- “in the field. ——._—_. Announces Its Schedule. The Capital Railway Company has in- formed the District Commissioners that the road is being operated on a twenty-min- ute schedule. The first car, it is. stated, leaves Congress Heights at 6 a.m. and the last one at 11:30 p.m. The first car leaves the Navy Yard at 6:30 a.m. and the last one at midnight The company is now put- ting in a 200-kilo-watt generator, and with- in a short time, it is said, will run on a more frequent schedule, and on Sundays and holidays will put on extra cara, ton . THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1898-14 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEATER.—The ap- pearance of “Charmion” at the New Na- tional Theater last night was hopeful only as an assurance that Washington theater goers are to have opportunities to see everything that scores a hit elsewhere. To the thoughtful, the performance is a mel- ancholy reminder that the shamelessness of the modern stage will stop at none save forcible Hmitations. The theatric swamp known as “The Tenderloin” has produced some strarge fungi; some of them have been picturesque and gaudy, but “Char- mion” is obnoxious. Next to the perform- ance of “Little Egypt,” her act is the most brutal attempt to make impudence bass for cleverness and originality that the despairing caterers of New York music halls have yet perpetrated. But in New York she kept to the haunts of her kind. ‘The same act was seen here earlier in the season, but it was in its native atmos- phere—the variety theater. Perhaps it is unfair to give “Charmion” all the notor- fety. Other women have undressed upon the trapeze or slack-wire. But none of them railed the .cohorts of New York's penny press to the advertisement of their prowess as she did. Mr. Melville Stoltz is mentioned in the program as her manager. He should not keep in the background and allow the trapeze performer to monopvlize the glory. Stoltz’s feat is more than Char- mion’s. He has taken the threadbare propositions that people may be found to do anything for money, and other people can be found who will pay to satisfy prurient curiosity and patched them into what passes in the Tenderloin as success. ‘“Charmion” is but a subordinate in the enterprise. It is obviously a difficult matter to accurately estimate what will be resented by theater patrons and what will not. In a woeful dearth of good entertainment so much ef- frontery has been forgiven because of a trick of personality, some touch of talent or magnetism, that sentiments which a few years since would have Leen indorsed as righteous indignation are fh imminent danger of seéming prudish. But in this case there can be no mistake. The modifications of her performance, with a view to adapting it to a legitimate vaude- ville performance in a legitimate theater, Were wholesome and commendable, but in- sufficient. Nor did the fact that the wom- an over whom so much to do has been made is a trapeze performer of considera- We anne Tauente for her deficiencies. on! in a sense of propriety, but bantomimic grace. ee ge Stoltz and his mid-air Tepresentative of- fered the most unsatisfactory features of the program. The show is one of the best athletic organizations gotten together in some time. Silvern and Emerie, on flying rings; Burke and Andrus, with their trick mule; Wills and Loretto, comedy sketch artists; Delmare and Lee, with a suspended ladder act; Herbert's trained dogs, and the nine Picchiani sisters in acrobatic feats nere all star numbers. But the grand finale is a sulphurous fizzle. For years the conservative public has been asking, is the legitimate stage comi answer is, “Stoltz.”” a COLUMBIA THEATER.—The sc within the Columbia last evening could aoe be surpassed. It Was memorable. The house was gorgeously decorated in the national colors, while incandescent electric. lights with vari-colored globes were suspended from the ceiling and the boxes. During the intermission following the second act the orchestra played a medley of patriotic airs, Each of them was loudly applauded. Sud. denly the lights were extinguished. A mo- ment later the calcium was turned on, dis- closing at th2 foot lights an American flag Waving. ‘The orchestra began playing “The Star Spangled Banner,” and with @ great shout the audience arose to its feet. The cheering Was vociferous, the demonstration being heightened when some one in the front of the house arose and waved a Cuban flag. The scene was repeated to a degree at the conclusion of the opera, every one on th stage waving an American flag to the accompaniment of “The Star Spangled Banner.” When Frank Daniels and his thoroughly efficient comic opera company visited Washington several months ago, Presenting “The Idol's Eye,” by Harry 1, Smith and Victor Herbert, ‘ho did the big. gest business of any one company in this city during this season. For the closing week of his tour he decided to play a return engagement here. From the attendance and enthusiasm last evening during the three hours of incidents re volving about the whereabouts of the ruby ey2 of the idol, the record of the former engagement will un. questionably be surpassed this weck. The house was literally packed to sardin2 int tensity. When the curtain first rose it was difficult to locate standing room. Daniels is admitted to be one of the funniest singing comedians on the Stage today, but a great Geal of his success is due, perhaps, to the company of exceptionally pretty ‘women who ably assist him in the presentation of the opera. The libretto is how generally famihar, but many ings and con: able business’” have be2n introduce the st nee he was last here. In encore: the audience was hard to satisfy. Daniels’ song of the “‘Tattoed Man” had to be re- peated six times, the entire gallery by whistling the chorus adding much to the effect of the song. The same Is true of the topicai chorus, “Fairy Tale: Maurice Darcy, the dashing American in love with Marquita; Alf C. Whelan, the Scotch vaga- bond, who persists in ejaculating oot, mon,” and Will Darnforth, a flerc> Cuban planter, were all as interesting and amus- ing as on the occasion of their former ap- pearance. Helen Redmond, the daughter of the Cuban planter, in love with the Ameri- can, was irresistibly fascinating, and sang as well as one could wish. Norma Kopp, who portrayed the favorite nautei girl of the Rajah, also won a large number of the hearts of all present. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—“The Daz- zler,” renovated and made up-to-date, drew a large audience to the Grand Opera House t night. ‘The Dazzler” is a conglomera- tion of specialties hinged together in such a way as to make a very creditable enter- tainment and cne calculated to hold atten- tion to the last. The plot consists of the effort of a retired brewer to free himself from the wiles of an actress who is trying to get money out of him to back her show, and this is sufficient to carry the action and the interpolated specialties through three acts. Will West appeared at the head of the comedians as a man with a history and succeeded in making himself very pop- ular at once. His songs and jokes were much enjoyed. ‘Emile Heusel as Ratz, the brewer, was an excellent German and made a good partner for West in several scenes. Martin Griffin, Howard Boulden, Frank G. Mack, Agnes Evans, Eva Leslic, Lizzie Anger, Rose Leslie, Evelyn Murphy, Daisy Dwyer and Kate Dahl had smali parts, contributing songs and dances that were accorded hearty applause. Ida Marie Rogers played the part of the actress and interpolated a specialty in which she did some very clever work. Among the spe- clalties may be mentioned a dancing turn by the Leslie sisters, a musical act, various single turns and a patriotic song that drew enough of applaube to shake the house. Thefsong was very effectively put on, well sting and with a good climax and the ap- plause that followed might lead one to be- lieve that a little enthusiasm exists in Washington after all. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.— Bry- ant & Watson’s American Burlesquers, one of the highest class vaudeville entertain- ments before the public, is at Kernan’s this week and opened yesterday to large business. The great reputation these two mirth-makers made as comedians has fol- lowed them in their managerial enterprise and the performance they present is one of the best seen here this season. The fea- ture of the performance is the appearance of the Washburn Sisters, Blanche and Irene. These two charming soubrettes have long been recognized as the leaders of their business, and their appearance last night was the signal for loud applause. The entertainment opened with a one-act skit entitled “The Hebrew Charity Ball.” The girls who take part in this are pretty, vivacious and well formed. The comedians provoke any amount of fun, and the work of Watson and Dupre was laughable in the extreme. Harry Bryant and Dolly Davenport contribute a comedy sketch, “The Good Mr. Bad,” which was heartily enjoyed. THE BIJOU THEATER.—The Bijou of- fers a fair bill this week, with Belle Stew- art as the drawing card. Miss Stewart has won fame by her singing and dancing and proved satisfactory last night to the Bijou audience. Other features of the program were LeMoyne Brothers on the horizontal bars; Billy Carter, the irresistible minstrel; Susie Mace, Byron Harlan and Joe Hard. man. The regular stock company assisted in a bright sketch. ee A Crushing Blow. The announcement of our special spring leader was a crushing blow to the cause of | cheap, “shoddy” tailoring. We're making stylish all-wool spring suits-in our charac- teristic high-grad> manner for $18. G@. War- field Simpson, 1208 F st.—Advt, WITHOU® PREJUDICE. Complaint agaigist B. and 0. Dismiss- e@by Commission. In the case 6f the New York Produce Ex- change agt. t&e Baltimore and Ohio Rail- read Company, and other carriers operating Unes from the west to eastern seaboards, and which was Brought before the inter- state commerge commission, the complaint on behalf of New#York city was dismissed Without prejudicesby an opinion rendered yesterday by ontmissioner Prouty. It was alleged that differentials allowed by these carriersiin rates on grain, flour and provisions frem Chicago and other western points of:2 cents to Philadelphia and 3 cents to Baltimore below the rate to New York were anlawful under section 3 of the interstate commerce act. The commission rules that its jurisdic- tion is confined to inquiring whether the situation which the carriers have created is in violation of the act, and that pre- ferring one locality over another does not violate the third section unless the prefer- ence is undue or unreasonable, but that any preference which is without legitimate excuse fs, in and of itself, undue and un- reasonable. A further ruling, based on a decision of the United States Supreme Court, is that railway competition may, but does not necessarily, justify a preference to @ particular locality or commodity, and, therefore, though discrimination against one locality based upon such competition is excusable in theory, the question remains whether it is undue or unreasonable, and that question is one of fact in each ‘case. The commission also holds that, while carriers may lawfully disregard distance under some circumstances, no previous de- cision is authority for a ruling that a car- rier may be compelled to disregard distance for the purpose” of placing two communi- ties upon a commercial equality. WITHOUT A LICENSE. John T. Beeks Accused of Violating Medical Law. John T. Beeks, for eighteen years super- intendent of public instruction of the state of Florida, was today. arraigned before Judge Kimball on the charge of practicing medicine without a license, as required un- der the laws of the District of Columbia. The arrest was made by Detective Har- tigan, who told the court that the accused had treated Mr. Thomas G. Davis for can- cer, and had also diagnosed the case of Officer Philip Mansfield, who is supposed to have a tumor. He had not taken any pay for his services, Mr. Beeks admitted that what Mr. Harti- gan had said was true. Before coming to Washington to introduce his remedy he had, he said, consulted with Senator Pasco by Jetter and received a reply that to do So he would not require a license. , Judge Kimball said Mr. Beeks had Clearly violated the law, but he would, under all the circumstances, take his personal bonds not to repeat the offense. CENTRAL LABOR UNION. Proceedings of Meeting of the Or- ganization Held Last Evening. The Central Labor Union, at a largely attended meeting last evening, President N. C. Sprague in the chair, removed the boycott placed by it upon a prominent bi- cycle factory, a communication from the Metal Polishers, Buffers Platers and Brass Workers’ Unien of North America having been received sstating that the difficulties between theirsorganization and the bicycle concern had ‘been satisfactorily adjusted. A letter was alsolread from W. E. Rausch, international secretary-treasurer of the BI- cycle Workers’ Union, stating that the trouble between their body and the firm above referrdd tp has been also settled, and that no speaial antagonism is to con- tinue against ‘the company. A communieation was read from Miss Kate Sage, secretary of the Washington Feeders and &Assistants’ Union, No. 42, which was recently organized and is af- filiated with 'thers Press Feeders’ Union, stating that that body had decided to send delegates to represent them in the Central Labor Union,tas they had been invited to do by the latter. é The secretaty stated that in reply to a communication to’ the District Commis- sioners, advising. therfy-that -a prominent firm here had jn fts empioy an unlicensed engineer, a getter was received from Dr. William ‘Tindall, secretary of the board, stating that; the firm has been officially notified that it must employ a licensed engineer. The committee appointed at the request of the National Hatters’ Union to call upon the prominent local hat dealers and_re- quest them to handle the union product reported that they had cafled upon a num- ber of the leading firms in that trade and it was ascertained that, with one excep- ticn, all sold union goods. The secretary was instructed to notify the Hatters’ Union accordingly. wot was decided that only the product of union labor be sold on the Labor day ex- cursion. ee ‘Taken by Surprise. Wot weather will take more than one man by surprise. Better book your order at once for a fine black or blue cheviot suit. Ele- gant ones for $22. G. Wartield Simpson, 1208 F st.—Advt. Dr. Bristol's Lecture. Rey. Frank M. Bristol, D.D., will give a free lecture in Metropolitan Church, 4% and C streets northwest, tonight at 8 o'clock on the “Life and Character of Frances E. vdlland eee Metropolitan Railroad Extension. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: It is within the memory of men still in middle life when all that tract lying be- tween the lines of 7th and 18th street Florida avenue and Spring road was farm- ing land. The tract comprises the subdt- visions of Columbia Heights, Todd and Brown, Holmead Manor, Mount Pleasant and Lanier Heights. The census of last year shows a population herein of 10,289. It is thought to be a safe estimate that all but a thousand of this number have teen add in the last five years, or since the extension of the cable road on 14th street. Looking back only a few years when 14th street above Florida avenue was a narrow country road Mned on both sides with briars, brambles and sumac bushes, when “Calumet Place” was the mansion house of the Stone estate, and“ s nearest neighbor was old Columbian College, when the race track was in full blast a little further to the north, and comparing the then condi- tion of the heights with the existing con- ditions, and censidering, too, how much of all the life and growth now apparent the product of the last five years, we begin to appreciate the marvelous effect of street railroad extension and to properly estimate our obligations to the Washington and Georgetown, nows the Capital Traction, Railroad Company for its pioneer efforts to afford rapid transit to the village of Mount Pleasant. + What has beenione along 14th street is soon to be repeated, let us hope, along the line of Shermam avenue and its intersectins: Streets. Let the managers of the Metropoli- tan road dismiss all doubts and fears, and, looking around to¥what they have already done to “set ‘the ipace” for rival roads, go forward, occupy and possess the new field. Let them show by their works that they are not afraidito trust the ‘people to “know a good thing*when they see it.” Let them boldly advance upén a new street and allow new men, youpg:men with but little money, perhaps,” but with much ambition and pluck, “to cageh @n,” and no one who has watched the lunes: of development in the District for twenty years past will pretend to doubt that the-resuit will be sure and satisfactory profits. Let {t once be settled that the Metropol- itan will build its-road up Sherman avenue and there will speedily be centered on that line sufficient influence to carry a meas. ure through Congress to. widen that street to one hundred feet and to extend it south- ward to Florida avenue, thus making it worthy of the illustrious name it bears and an imperishable monument to one of Wash- ington’s benefactors. May 9, 1808. THE WILD WEST SHOW. The Attendance Last Night Was a Record Breaker. The crowd that turned out to see the evening performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show last night broke all records for this city in the matter of attendance at a circus, and even before the show had com- menced the selling of tickets was stopped, so great was the jam inside the inclosure. Hundreds could not find seats, while hun- dreds on the ouiside listened to the music for awhile and then went away, making up their minds to get there earlier today. There are some special features in the show this year that are entirely new and deserve more than the ordinary passing notice. The United States artillery drill by veterens from Capt. Thorpe’s Battery D, Sth Regiment, United States Artillery, Was a unique event in the eyes of many Present and proved to be one of the most interesting and instructive numbers on the long program Another novel feature was the riding of a half dozen of western girls, Iacunted on beautiful horses, who gave an exhibition that excited wonder and admira- tion. But the most intense enthusiasm of the day was manifested when the squad of Cuban veterans rode into the arena with the Cuban flag flying proudly at their head. Hats came off, ladies got out their hand- kerchiefs and everybody shouted. The members of the squad were introduced tc the assemblage by name, their record in the war being told at the same time, and each one received the heartiest kind of an ovation as he rode around. Especially was this so in the case of a one-armed veteran, a hero of the two wars that lave devas- tated Cuba. Another feature that arovsed enthusiasm was the appearance of the Squad of troopers from the 6th United States Cavalry, formerly at Fort My=r, Va., members of Col. Sumner’s famous band of cavalrymen. Some of the regular features that are always to be found with Buffalo Biil were better than ever before. The group of Riffian Arabian horsemen, which gave an acrobatic exhibition, were in splendid shape, and their turns and twists and feats of strength were heartily applauded. In connection with the~performance of the Arabs, the whirling Dervish, Hadj Cherift, ard the Arab Sampson Ameen, at- tracted general attention. The former is the most wonderful whirler in the world, while the latter gave an exhibition of strength that completely mystified the spectators. Although rot a very large man, he easily held up twelve men hanging to his shoulders, arms and legs and standing on his head. The use of the lasso by Mex- icans was also an interesting exhibition, and showed how wonderfully dexterous they can become tn the manipulation of the repe. ‘The exhibition of riding by the cow- beys was also much enjcyed. and’ the hair- raising feats which they performed were calculaced to arouse the heartiest applause. There were the usval shooting perform- ances, In which Miss Annie Oakley and Johnny Baker demonstrated that what they do not know abcut rifle and shotgun is not worth knowing; the scenes from the wild west, in which the Indians played a lively part, including a representation of Cus- ter’s last rally, the battle of the Little Big Horn; a drill by members of the Royal Irish Lancers and the Garde Cuirassiers of Emperor William, as well as other inter- esting turns. Col. Cody gave his custom- ary exhibition of shooting glass balls with a rifle while ridiag at full speed. When- ever he made his appearance he was greet- ed with enthusiastic applause, and when he came out at the head of his combined forces to rake the final salute the ovation he receivec was complete, and showed how very popu'ar Buffalo Bill is in the capital city. The performance this afternoon attracte1 another crowd that completely filled every seat and overflowed into the space reserved for standing room. The last performance in Washington will be given tonight at 3 o'clock, —_—+—_ Churchmen’s League Officers. At the annual meeting of the Church- men’s Leogue, held last evening in the parish room of Epiphany Church, officers were elected as follows? Lewis J. Davis. president; Dr. Francis M. Gunnell, first vice president; M. A. Gordon, second vice president; Seymour W. Tuiloch, third vice president; Edward T. Looker, secretary; W. P. Young, treasurer; Arthur S. Browne, Rev. R. P. Williams, Rev. Frank H. Bige- low, Frank W. Hackett, Edward T. Look- er, executive committe: An address was delivered by Rev. Alex- ander Mackay-Smith on “The Council at Constance in 441: Refresnments were served at the close of the meeting. —= t Going to the Front. Among those who have not volunteered to follow the flag are lots of men who will have plenty of use for fine black clay diag- onal cutaway coats and vests. We make elegant ones to order for $20. G. Warfield Simpson, 120S F st.—Advt. ——— Permits Gaming, but Not for Profit. Joseph Fink, a contractor and builder, as today fined $15 and sent to jail for one day by Judge Kimball for permitting gam- ing on his premises, He pleaded guilty. Detective Hartigan, who made tbe arrest, told the court that he did not believe Mr. Fink was aware h had violated the law, as he did not run the game for profit. Judge Kimball said he would take this into con- % _ ANACOSTIA HAPPENING: Ladies’ Auxiliary Formed—Bicyclist Receives Injuries—Other News. Stars and Stripes Council, No. 13, a ladies’ auxiliary organizaticn to Anacostia Coun- cil, No. 16, Jr. O. U. A. M., was instituted last night at Masonic Hal! by Mrs. Palmer, assistant ccuncillor of the district. Over 150 persons were present at the ceremortes, which were conducted in the lodge room of Anacostia Council. Officers of the new or- ganization were elected as follows: P. C., William Clemens; A. P. C., Miss E. Dough- ty; Jr. P. C., C. 0, Bohrer; A. C., N. W. Greer; V. C., Mrs. Fannie Allen; A. V. C. Murray Allen; A. R. S., Miss Nellie Poates; F. SR. D. Carrell; T., Rev. J. B. Nort C., Mrs, Rollins; W., Miss Lola Perkins; I. S., Miss Margaret Vincent; O. 8., Ed. Rol- lin: ‘William Moore, a young man employed in an Anacostia grocery store, sustained se- vere injuries last evening by reason of his wheel breaking down as he was riding across the Anacostia bridge. He was able to go to his home, and Dr. J. A. Watson attended him. The young man’s right shoulder was dislocated, and he suffered other minor injuries. Two colored women, who were walking down the Baltimore and Ohio raiituad tracks on their way from work last even- ing, discovered the body of a young wo- man, colored, lying across the track, in the rear of the Christie place. Investigation revealed the fact that the womar was alive, though insensible from drink. The two women removed the *nsensible one to a place of safety, after which they notified the police. The woman was locked up. She is regarded as having had a narrow escape from death, for the train came in soon after. John Thomas, a well-known and respec- table colored man, is suffering from severe burns. the result of knockiag over a coal oil lamp in a fit of sudden iNness. The blaze from the lamp started a small fire, but it was extinguished before doing much Gamage to the furniture. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Trice of Norfolk, Va., were recently the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Keating. Dr. C. W. Drew, assistant superintendent of the Medfield Hospital, Massachusetts, has been visiting St. Elizabet', where he was formerly on the physiciaas’ staff. pesca Knights Templar Election. The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem- lar of the District last evening elected offi- cers as follows: E. G. Davis, R. E. grand commander; W. T. Galliher, V. E. deputy grand commander; Harrison Dingman, E. grand generalissimo; George Gibson, E. grand captain general; George E. Corson, E. grand senior warden; A. W. Kelley, E. grand junior warden; H. Chamberlin, E. grand treasurer; A. W. Johnston, E. grand recorder; H. K. Simpson, E. grand prelate; B. A. Allen, E. grand standard bearer; W. F, Hunt, E. grand sword bear- er; George H. Walker, E. grand warder; Thomas P. Morgan, E. grand captain of the guard. —__>—_—_ Given a Cordial Greeting. The Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge Indian agency, South Dakota, who are now travel- ing with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show were visited last night, before the show commenced, by their old friend, Mr. John C. Scott of this city, who was among them at their agency for a long time in 1894 and 1895. Mr. Scott was the commissioner of the Court of Claims who took all their tes- timony in certain pony claims for animals taken from them in the years 1874, 1875 and 1876 by the horse thieves, and which are now pending in the Indian office. Mr. Scott was given a cordial greeting last night. 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ASTOR COURT BUILDING, 33D ST. (NEXT WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL), NEW YORK. sat LAST DAY--TODAY AT GROUNDS ON N. CAPITOL ST. Afternoon at 2. Night at 8. RAIN OR SHINE. BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST AND ‘CONGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS OF THR WORLD. A Tornado of Excitement, Endless Fun. Admission, 50c.; children under 9, 25c. Re- served seats. $1, at Guzman’s, in Droop asie Palace, 925 Pennsylvania avenue, _ ms10 BASE BALL TODAY. Philadelphia vs. Washington GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M Be. and Soe. Next—Philadelphia, May 11 and 12. myl0-tf If Poor, Weak, Nervous Women only knew how very strengthening and nourishing “Munchner” Beer ts they would never be without it. It’s superior to all other malt beverages as a tonic. Made on the same principles as the famous Munich Beer of the fatherland. Case of 2 doz. be tles, only $1.25. Write or "phone 222. Na- tional Capital Brewing Co., 13th, 14th and D sts. s.e. it Keep the Extra 25c. Yourself. Our “Private Stock” Whisky costs Tic. qt. bottle; $1 elsewhere. 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Coes KERNAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK COMMENCING MC MAY 9, Weduesday and Saturday Matinees, Cosgrove & Grant’s COMEDIANS IN THE ROLLICKING MUSICAL FARCE-COMEDY ; THE DAZZLER. EVERYTHING HR BRIGHT, FUNNY. Next At.raction—Black Patti's Troubadours, my9-6t-24 ORIENTAL LIFESIZE NUDE PAINTING, FATIMA. Admission to ladies Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- urday afternoons, 15¢. WILLARD'S HOTFL LOBBY, my9-6t* 1411 PENNA AVE. JKEBSAY'S LY EVM THEATE All This Week. Matinees Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. BRYANT & WATSON'S AMERICAN BURLESQUERS. An Aggregation of Superior and Meritorious Vaudeville ‘Tulent. Next Week—THE FAY FOSTER COMPANY, my9-6t-15 TONIGHT NEW NATIONAL. trVSr WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES, KOSTER & BIAL’S Congress of Foreign Stars, THE ORGANIZATION HEADED BY CHARMION. For 19 weeks the sensation of New York. 20 EUROPEAN VAUDEVILE ACTS, BIJOU THEATER. Week Com. May 9. . Day—10c., 20c. and 30c. Night—10e., 20c., es Soe. Belle Stewart, re comedienne. Sierra Nevada Farington, Susie Mace, Cliff Farrell, Mies Dixie and Bros. Le Moyne. my9-3t-7 32 OTHER BIG ACTS. Ses Miss EVANGELINA as Day EVENING. MAY 13. ar “OCLeCK METROPOLITAN Bt EK. CHURCH, 4% & C N.W. ADMISSION. 55 Beetecee. ty ‘to the mem- LAFAYETTE . . SOUSA “? MAY 11 AND 12.0... THE TROOPING OF THE COLORS. 300 People. SOLD: MARIN! SOLD (YROLEA) , Ete, SOUSA’S Ba 5 FULL CHORUS OF 100, GRAND CONCERT PRECE PECTACLE, MINENT SOL JOHN PHILIP SOUSA Director. Prices, $1.50,$1 and Seats, $2, Box ‘office will be kept open until 9 o'clock om Monday and Tuesday evenings, mytat EXCURSIONS, ETC. orfolk & ashington Steamboat Co. y day in the year for Fortress Monroe, wpert News and all pu Ly. Washington. . Portsmouth. .5:00 pr Ly. Alexandria. . ov. Norfolk......5:45 pm Ar. Ft. Monroe. ~ Ft. Monroe. 16:45 pm Ar. Norfolk. . Alexandria. .6:30 au . Portsmout! Washington .7:00 ant 1421 Pem bh st. wharf, ). 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