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LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENT: TONIGHT. the Electrician.” alester f¢ ndall_for Colonial gs at 7 a.m. et and Pennsylvania hourly from $ a.m. to street and Pennsytvan Vernon hourly from PRICES Home- prices just enter market. ell “nevi ter mkt. nd complete. & Co, LH G st. M.Lamp is perfee ©. A. Muddimo OUR ICED TEA Use * *s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars Bold at cost. C. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Death of Mrs. Gaxsenkeimer. Mrs. Fannie Gassenheimer died last even- er residence, 1310 7th street t. from the effects of stroke of Ss sixty-one rs of age, s country forty-five years “s father was the turn- » Kossuth was in- f liberated the great and was then obliged to and their little band to mer hau e the Werld ne and see the rchasing power James F. Butter. Oys- Pure > Meme Langston rical 2 a smanci- be held at Cul- ant, when the site 11 to the late John e places Culpeper, this city, officered en, Lieut. W. L Peed, with other jes. will and ston Association. S10 To Niagara Falls and Return $10 read. s limited er at Bu ro ten alo, Rochester —Advt. s to Childs-Dresel Home. Mr. William H a veteran printer a ¢ mber of Columbia Typo- 101, left yesterday for for union print 1. A number of the 1 Were at the depot to ‘Your to the ¢ on apply to city ticket of- A District ~— y's Success. s Wiliam A. Kent of Company E det tet of Columbia Volunteers, was econd to enlist In the ring with Compa ant. Te request gone ers. Lieut. ashingtor also of the He is stit ute he nd Trip to Bos- regiment took p! Eastern Presbyte- aber of the present comrades br. T. the services and spoke ad soldier. A detachm: deceased be- which the ‘ ne interment vT a = Finest. 4 F.—Advt. win & Peake for the cons nnex to the Pea- I hereby extended L . Without other penalty th at $4 per day. ection, g wiks be Is vunds ES estimated tern High School; n be nted J. K Tiber creek and } vel interceptng nitol street wher —— radex Council Silver the ng of the ouncil, and Mr. Joan P. cretary t was made that mechanics « “W city post office and I iry at the & are re- ht nours per lation of the a commit of t with a similar he Central Lavor facts in the case. committ Vnion to THE STARK BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star maifed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at or by letter, 13 cents per week; 23 cents two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably Inadvance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. this office, in person ‘Terms: for t | ‘REMOVAL OF ASHES Superintendent Stutler Suggests Spe- cial Appropriation Therefor. ESTIMATE OF THE ANNUAL EXPENSE Reasons Advanced for Placing Work Under District Supervision. OTHER cost IN CITIES Mr. Warner Stutler, superintendent of the District street and alley cleaning depart- ment, today submitted to the Commisston- ers an estimate of the cost, with method of ation, for the removal of ashes at pub- expe from the public school houses, police and fire departments and all institutions, business escab- lishments and private dwellings in the city of Washington, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 190. In submitting his report, Mr. Stutier recommended that the work, if done ut a'l, be done under the immediate direction of the Commissioners without con- trac s he is thorovghly satisfied that it would be better accemplished and at less cosi to the District than if done under con- tract. the other public Weekly Service. “Basing my caiculations,” says Mr. Stat- ler, “on a weekiy collection service, which, I be Wili be suificiently frequent to satisfy the demands of the public, I esti- mate that we will require thirty horses and , With drivers, from May 1 to October and fifty horses and carts, with drivers, November 1 to April 30, at an annual of $53,300; four Inspectors, at $1,100 one clerk at $1,100; tiscella- 2 total, $40,000, timate for this work » to ask for no more y than is actuaily necessary to do thc work satisfacterily. I do not believe in ap- | propriating mone: her do I believe in starvatioa economy; 1 have endeavored to stcike a happy that will enable us to pay our tisfactory results. The appropriation Kked for, th ore, represents the umount silly required to do the work, and is not subject to revision or reductiva. In Other Cities. “I have given this subject much thought and have made a careful investigation of the methods and cost of doing the work in a number of the large eastern cities, and I you that I have entire confidence in Iculations, how th y ar in comparison with the exjense3 of nducting the work e!lsewhe: In New the ashes and refuse ave removed expense, at an aal cost of in Philadelphia $517,735 is appro- r 1 for the wor Chicago, in timore, $119,3 in ntreal, $52,000 39,000, Comparing the foregoing, it is ed cost for the public ; in Butfaio, und in Savann: ae my calculations with pparent thet the esti- ervice in this city is low indeed. ‘That this work should be done at the | public expense and under the immediate ecrtrel of the Commissioners, instead of in the reckiess and slovenly manner in which it is done at present, hauling ashes and debris through the streets in broken- down, uncov rts, littering thorough- fares with dr and snding principles of S and health in many w s so apparent that I feel that I need not go into detail to explain. The numer- ous expressions from our citizens on the subject, together with the good and sub- Stantial reasons pointed out from time to time by the influential press of the city, keep us constantiy reminded that reform in the present method is greatly needed. “From a sanitary standpoint the removal of our ashes comes next in importance to the removal of garbage. are so closely allied th zens continually arbage regulatio; with their garb: ft removed as garbag ture is found the moval of garbag: In fact, the two t many of our citi- violate the law and the s by mixing their re- ge in order to have When such a mix- ontractor for the re- s not obliged to handle 1 when bh refuses it is either cast | ne public or it is hauted threugh the streets in open carts or wagons, spread- pul and disease-breeding odors as The Objectionable Odors. Again, there are citizens who are not able to hire an ash man, and the conse- quence is that ashes, mixed with decaying matter, tin ¢: and other objectionable refuse, are allowed to accumulate until plaint of the foul odors emanating nent, and, as is frequently the case, when such delinquents are forced to remove the ne and arg not able to hirg some one to | do the work,"the refuse is moved from the suse or back yard only to the public alley, to be finally removed at the expense of the appropriation for street cleaning. | It does not seem right to use money ap- | propriated for street cleaning to pay for the removal of hes and rubbish, but we have, ni theless, quite an amount of it to do, and I respectfully submit that an independent appropriation should be made for such work, as is the case in other cities, and that it should be done under proper regulatior “it costs annually $2,602. a s from the public 30 to remove the choc! buildings, the pe and the fire departments. This work, in connection with such removals from all public itutions and private dwellings, © under one super- vision an : for out of one appro- priation, insuring thereby better resuits at less cost to the city than are had under the present unsatisfactory and unhealthy methods. Regulations and Methods. “With regard to regulations and methods for removing ashes, I would suggest that | before attempting the work a card of printed regulations, similar to those go erning the removal of garbage, be distrib- uted to each householder. In this way the citizens would know just what is recuired of th and, by working in harmony with the departmen: faciory results would be attained.. The card of regulations should specify the kind of receptacte, giv ing dimensions cr capacity, said receptacle to be furnished by the citizens, and in no ease should its capacity exceed 100 pounds, for the reason that one man could not handle a greater amount. The receptacle, when filed, uld be placed in the alle: or in some other convenient place, on the day designated for removal. In this way no time would be lest in waiting to have back gates opened or in attracting the at- tion of the residents interested. d be divided into four di- ceording to the number of habi- tations, and an inspector, with a propor- tienate number of men, horses and carts, placed in charge of each division. Each division should be subdivided into six sec- tions. one section for each working day of the weel ach to be taken up on the same of every week in regular order, thus enabling the citizens to be ready for the ash cart, as they would know just when to expect it. Covered Carts Suggested. “The ashes should be removed in covered carts, to prevent the dust from blowing over the streets and into the faces of peo- ple passing by. In this way the ashes could be utilized for filling and extending streets that are below grade, instead of being dumped in the public alleys, streets or vacant lots, in violation of the police regulations. They might ulso be used to help fill in the marshes and flats of the Eastern branch, which would be a ben- efit to the District as weil as to the gen- eral government.” The Commissioners are understood to eartily approve of municipal removal of ashes. and it Is expected that In thelr an- nual estimates to be submitted to Congress for the next fiseal year they will include those submitted today by Mr. Stutler. and ask that the appropriation be granted. canta ene ee Prowler Captured. Robert Carter, colored, who was arrested at an early hour today while prowling around the White Lot with a pistol con- cealed on his person, was this morning ar- raigned before Judge Kimball on the charge of carrying concealed weapons, and in default of the payment of $50 fine was sent to jail for three months, therefrom is made to the health depart- | WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES. Letter From a District Boy, Member of California Regiment. Joseph Carr, a District boy formerly of the Morton Cadets, who, with his brother, Josh W. Carr, is now a member of Com- pany I of the ist California Voluntzer In- fantry, at Manila, has written a letter to his friends here, of which the following is acopy. It was written on a large Spanish application blank, and is held by the family of the boy as quite a tr2asure: “CAMP DEWEY, Near Manila, “Auguat 6, 1898. “The last letter I wroie was mailed a couple of days after our arrival here. It was simply to inform you of our s:rrival at Cavite. I thought at the time that I would have plenty of time to write later, but though consid>rable of our ‘ime is our own, owing to circumstances too numerous to mention writing letters in a soldier camp is a very laborious task. And even now I am setting haif in a tent and half out, with the tropical rain deluging my back, so don’t be surprised at the brevity of this epistle. We live comfortably in our Little shelter tents, but sooner or later ws hope to be in barracks in Manila. We were in barracks at Cavite for two weeks, and were then moved to a spot about three miles from Manila, over which we soon expect to see the stars and stripes flying. “Iam a veteran. I have smelled the smoke of battle, and I can now stand side by side with those brava men who so nobly upheld the honor of the country !n our iate unpleasantness. "Tis true, there was not & great battle, as they are styled. But I hope and expect nev2r to pass such a night as I experienced Sunday night, July 31. When we first arrived the insurgents had driven the Spaniards to within 300 yards of the walls of Manila, and there besieged thom, and in this condition we found them. “For a time we took no part in the trou- ble, merely waiting for the other troops, for we were the first to land. We were constantly sending outposts to within the insurgents’ firing line, and so matters went on peacefully enough (for us) until our ar- tillery planted a few guns on the first American intrenchmants, Sunday, the 21st. This was a battery of Utah men. They were supported by a few companies of tne 10th Pennsylvania troops. A Pennsylvania outpost was sent out between the opposing intrenchments, concealed by the dense growth of bamboo and underbrush. At about 11 o'clock the Spanish fired on this outpost and then it was that Companies D and E of the Pennsylvania boys went by the right flank to relieve this ou:posi. At the same time the Spanish came around the left flank and attacked the Pennsylvania boys, and while the latter were fixing bay- onzts for a last stand, having only two rounds of ammunition left, the 14th regu- lars came to their relief. At the same time the Ist California Volunteers marched up. The 3d Battalion returned to camp, the zd remained behind for reserve, and th> 1st (cur battalicn) went into the firing line. We advanced into an open fizid and there halted watting for orders. “While here w2 were in the direct range of the Spanish guns, which commenced to fire soon after our yal. As the bullets and shells whistled over our heads we lay dewn, and here six of cur men were wound- 2d, our captain being among the number. We immediately moved into the first in- trenchments, and were comparatively safe. Our captain was shot in the head and died the next Thursday. The first sergeant of Company A, Ist Battalion, was instantly killed. Sinc2 then there have been aw skirmi in which we took no part, and we now expect that Admiral Dewey will shell the town and drive them out or com- pel them to surrender. arring wounded, there is only one sick man in tha whole company. Our health is excellent.” ——.— WORK OF RED CROSS. shington Branch Committee Meets und Receives Reports. ‘The Washington branch committe Red Cross held its regular weekly n at headquarters yesterday with the chair- man, Mr. B. H. Warner, presiding. Repor were submitted by Mrs. Mussey Mrs Hull as to the success of the diet kitch recently established at Fort Myer. sported to be great- ken, beef and mut- and cool- L The sar- geous and nurses were ly pleased with the chi ton broth, gruels, jellies, custards ing drinks furnished under the Mary E. Grem, superintendent, phoid fever patients upon orders issued by the surge in charge of each ward. ice cream is also furnished th to the Mrs. reported the i of th rary Home for Distric unteers 3 9th street northwe thanked the committee for donations re- ceived from the Red Cross. She stated that Mrs. Sura A. Spencer had offered six schol- arships in the college, to be given to suck f returning soldiers as desired to fit for business life. Mrs. Mussey reported that the Red Cross supply tent had been removed from Camp Alger and the work closed there; also that the volunteers had removed m Fort yashington, Md., and Point Sheridan, Va., and that the hospitals would need no fur- ther visiting. She had also received a let- | ter from Major Weaver, surgeon in charge Jat Bristow, Va., thanking the comiitice for the establishment of a diet kitchen there, which had been of the greatest ben- {efit to the sick. This hospital will close today, and Capt. George C. Lewis was re- quested to go down and attend to removal of Red Cross property. Owing to the absence of Mrs. Tanner from the city there was no detailed account of the work of feeding the soldiers in tran- sit, but mention was made of the fact that mmittee of the Red Cross had fed ral regiments coming in over the B. O. and the Southern roads during the past week. The r Department furnishes the bread pts the Red Cross ald for B. orth made a report of work e ed while on a visit to Fort Thom K nd Mr: report to the supplie ington barrac! the Was tuded one hun- dred suits o lothing. delivered to- day, and twenty ga of milk, twenty B anos of butter and five gallons of soup daily. = PURE Foop CONGRESS, to Be Held Here in January. Tt was decide at a meeting of the execu- tive committee of th> national pure food and drug congress, held at the National Hotel afterncon, to hold the next annual meeting of the congress here, January 18, 19 end” 18: Dr. Wilitam Frear, state chemist of Pennsylvania,chatr- man of th> committee, presided at yester- day's meeting. Others present were Mr. Franklin Dye of New Jersey, secretary of the congress; Mr. A. J. Wedderburn of Vir- ginia, corresponding secrstar 8. Thompson of Washington, Mr. Frank Hume of Washington, national vice presélent, and Mr. Joseph E. Blackburn of Ohias*. tsident of the national association > H RE Engineers of First Regiment on Way From Porto Rico. According to advices received by the War Department, Company H of the District regiment, which was detached and sent to Porto Rico, is expected to arrive in New York tomorrow. The company is in com- mand of Captain Henry B. Looker, the surveyor for the District, and was rated as a company of engineers, being detached at Tampa. It consists of about sixty enlisted men. From reports the com- pany did excellent work In the Porto Rican campaign. It Is expected to arrive in Washington within a few days. A special dispatch to The Star this after- neon announces that the company is due to arrive aboard the Alamo tomorrow. —_—.>—— Remains to Be Removed. The publication yesterday in The Star of the fact that the body of Miss Lisa Lautt- ner, who had died Friday from the effects of inhaling gas, had been buried in the potter's field, resulted In steps being at once taken to have the r2mains removed to the German cemetery. This will be done today er_tomorrow. This morning Mr. William Heinemann, representing the combined German societies of th2 District, called on the acting chief of detectives, Mr. Boardman, and stated that the members of those societies had already taken steps to have the body taken from potter's field. An investigation is to be made to learn to whom Miss Lauttner entrusted her mon- ey—$200—prior to her death. ee If house cleaning has found Furniture and Carpet needs, attend Hoeke’s great Clearing Sale.—Advt. Next Session URNING, THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1898—14 PAGES. OPENING ‘PUBLIC SCHOOLS Program Adopted by the Board of Trustees Yesterdsy Afternoon. Discussion of Hindergarten System 5 and Appoimtment of Committee of Supervision. There was a illttle surprise in store for the members of the board of school trus- tees when they met yesterday afternoon at the Franklin building for the first time since the summer vacation. During this period the building has been overhauled generally, and the room where the board sits was in line with the general tide of tm- provements. The Individual desks of the members have been revarnished, and, in addition, a revolving office chair of hand- some pattern has been provided. Nearly all the members were present and were exchanging remarks about the fresh and improved appearance of the board rcom when Col. Harries, who is agmember of the board, came into the room, His presence was unexpected, because it was known that he still suffers from the fever contracted in Cuba, and it was supposed he would not be able to attend the meeting. He was at once surrounded by his col- leagues, who gave him a hearty greeting, and the group became so much Interested in chatting with the only representative of the board who took part in the late war with Spain that it was considerably after the appointed hour when the president, Mr. Whelpley, rapped for order. As it was the annual meeting, the presi- dent stated it was proper to formally or- ganize by the election of officers. He then called Mr. Barnard to the chair and the latter announced that nominations for pres- ident were in order. Re-Election of Officers. Col. Harries nominated Mr. Whelpley and he was unanimously re-elected. Mr. J. G. Falck was also re-elected secretary of the board. Applications for the position of substitute health teacher were received from Elmer L, Hainey, and for sewing teacher from Mar- gery E. Smith, which were referred to the proper committee, Lola Johnson was appointed assistant teacher of music for the ninth, tenth and eleventh divisions. Frank Bristow was nominated for janitor of the new school building in the third division. A motion was adopted appointing the first. twenty in the list of iast year’s graduates of the Normal School to fill va- cancies in teachers’ positions in the various divisions. The names are as follows: Eliza- beth O'Hara, Miriam Bangs, L. Laudon C. Blackford, Marcella M. Eckels, Ethel W. Tracy, Bella M. Brooks, M. Katharine Bry- an, Debbie E. Gardner, Alma B, Goodman, Cora McCoy, Helen A.’ Richmond, Sadie L. Yoeckel, Edna H. Baier, Inez P. Carusi, Alna L. Hendry, Florence S. Lyddane, Em- ma W. McKenna,, Beulah M. Price, ‘Edna M. Bell, Ella M.Clapp, M. Ethel ‘Glenn, Christine C. Holzberg, Geneva R. Johnston, Lida T. Priest, Lilian BE. Carpenter and Josephine G. Fernald. The resignation of Vesta M. Bowler, teacher in the High School, has been ac- cepted iss Bessie Bell has the second to the third 5 Taylor, resigned. een promoted from ‘ade, vice Virginia Kindergarten Schools. Mrs. Terrell inquired what course would be pursued in resard io the number of children to be assigned to the kindergarten schools which are about to be estaviished. Superintendent Powell suggested that it would be wise to appoint a standing com- mittee on those sehoois, as such a question raised by Mrs. Yerrell, as well as others, must be covsidered. He said the step the board had taken in esiablishing these chools was one of the mo: the school management during the last de- cw The question.of Mrs. Terrell san important one, as to the number of children Important in that should be admitied to each of hools, for thatvinvolved the further ques- Ucn of an assistant to the ieacaer. Then j there was another point, as io whether children younger than ‘ive years of age should be admitied to tne schools, as it iuvolved the grauing of the schools. He believed the kindergartens would be a per- manent feature of the school system, and that the number of such schools would un- doubtedly increase, and their maintenance would involve a large annual expenditure of money. For these and cther reasons he Was of the opinion that a standing com- mittee should be appointed. Committee Named. On motion of Colonei Harries, who asked that he be exempted from the rule that the mover of a resolution be placed on the committee, it was decided to appoint such a committee, and the chair appointed Mr. Barnard, Mrs. Tulloch and Mrs. Terrell. Opening of the Schools. A program for the opening of the schools’ was adopted. The annual meeting of teachers will be held Saturday next, as follows: Teachers of the fifth division at Corcoran first. division, Dennison, ion, Franklin, 1 ion, Seaton, 11 a.m. yam.; e eighth division fourth division, Jefferson, eleventh divisions, High School, 11 a.m. Cards of admissicn to grades below the High School will be issued at all the school buildings Friday and Saturday, from 8 to 10 am. and from 4 to 6 p.m. each day. The principals of the High Schoels will be on duty at the High School buildings in ac- cordance with the same schedule. Applications for tickets should be made by the parents or guardians of the children at the building i dence. Applications for tickets of admi schools wesi of Rock creek should be made at the Curtis building. OF A COMRADE. Pleasant Field Band Pays bate to Loudon Campbell. Members of the Mount Pleasant Field Band met last night at the armory of the Washington Light Infantry to take suitable action upon the death of one of their num- ber, Louden Campbell. A number of mem- bers were present, including a large con- ecurse of friends. Bandmaster Churchill presided, and after explaining the object of the meeting appointed a committe which later reported a set of resolutions eulegizing their dead comrade. The body will arrive in the city today, and the band will attend in a body. ‘This evening a other meeting will be held at the same place to make final arrangements. —— Order of Golden Cross. At a meeting of Gewdwill Commandery of the Order of the» Gidden Cross, neid Mon- day night, NoblexCommander D. F. Harris appointed the fallowing committees: Good of the order, Mesdames I. F. Jeunes, M. E. Goss, M. E. Sherwood, M. E. Johnson, Dr. 8. 1. Groot, Messrs.2N. Conover and J. W. Humphrey; finance, Mr. F. R. Jounson, Dr. B. Macafee and Mré. M. C. Lamb; rooms, Messrs. P. H. Beansen, S. I. Groot and J. W. Musson. The seeond and third degrees were conferred “on two members. Th chaliman of the committee on memorial service withdrawing, Dr. Groot was ap- pointed in his stead. Jewels of past noble commander werewresented to Knight D. F. Harris and Lady M. E. Sherwood, P. G. C. Geo. Redway making the presentation. The Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia holds a session September 20 at Golden Cross Hall, in southeast. ——— Free Library and the Mails. The District Commissioners have request- ed the Postmaster General to inform them whether the Free Public Library of the District of Columbia, established under the act of Congress of June 3, 1896, is entitled to the use of the maiis under the govern- ment frank. The Commissioners state that “all branches of the District government, including the public schools, are accorded this privilege, and as the Free Public Li- brary is by law the ‘property of said Dis- trict and @ supplement of the public edu- cational system of said District’ the Com- missioners infer that it is entitled to the use of the frank. Nevertheless, your for- mal authority is respectfully requested.” ee Making room for the new stock by sac- rificing what’s on hand. Hoeke’s Clearing Sale.—Advt. school, 9 10 Wallach 2 pm tenth MEMORY Mt. 'Tri- AMUSEMENTS, “THE HULA GIRL. ing of Harris Brothers’ sparkling musical bit, “The Hula Girl,” at the Columbia, was marked by an almost entire change of cast. Notwithstanding the fact that some of the principal roles were in new hands the performance was as smooth as could be, giving evidence of the careful prelim- inary work of all the well-known artists interested. The pretty little F street theater was well filled early in the even- ing and last night's audience was per- haps more aypreciative and enthusiastic than the preceding one, if such a thing were possible. Interpreted by the clever pecple engaged in the performance the bright lines fairly bristled, while the mu- sical numbers were so well rendered that the necessary encores considerably length- ened the evening's entertainment. All pronounced the “Girl” a sure enough hit and predicted for her a more prosperous career than that enjoyed by her former namesake, Queen Lil of Hawali. Mr. James Cathell and Mr. Hensey were heard last night in their original” parts. Miss Ivy Herriott was af altogether charming Princess, and clever little George O'Connor made a ridiculously funny Rover Greve- land. William H. Conley as the German irkeeper also made an immense amount of fun out of his part. Others in the cast of the evening were Arthur Ernest, Will- iam Clabaugh, Francis Dooley, “Si? Cum- mings and Miss Eva Whitford. Miss Marle -Howe did a graceful Hula dance that was enthusiastically received. Differ- ent casts will be heard at today’s matince and also in the evening. “HOTEL TOPSY TURVY.’—One of the most important events of the theatrical season will be the inaugural opening of the Lafayette Square Opera House Monday evening next by the Herald Square Theater attraction, ‘Hotel Topsy Turvy,’ which has been the musical comedy sensation of Paris the past two years at the Follies Drama- tique. On the same night of its initix! pro- duction here, “Hotel Topsy Turvy’ will be- gin its season in London, and after its pres- entation will be offered as the Herald Square Theater presentation, where it is expected to remain the entire year. The production will be very elaborate, with all of the scenic effects, picturesque mountings and beautiful costumes that characterize the Herald Square Theater attractions. The cast is a very important ons, ana com- prises some of the most talented artists on the American stage, who have roles ularly suited to them. Misses Marie Lress- ler, Carrie Perkins, Eleanor Falk, Edr Aug, Emma Brennan, Virgiuia Ross. M jorie Relyea, Maud Miller, Leonora Gnito, Messrs. Aubrey Boucicault, Edwin 4 Henry Normen, Frank Smithson, Doane, Mr. Alexis Law-Gisiko, E. J. Con- nelly are prominent in the ensemble. Be- sides a chorus of fifty voices, made up from among the most attractive of the Herald Square Theater ladies, there will aiso be an augmented orchestra, under the dire tion of Mr. Herman ?erlet Hotel To: Turvy” is said to be particularly witty In theme and tells a story that Is consistent and humorous, while the music is of that catchy kind that remains reminiscent. Al- ready there have been numerous orders for seats sent to the box oifice, and, as it is the opening night of the Li ette Square Theater, and the initial performar of the most important musical co’ of year, the night should b A large contingent of managers paper men are coming here to performance from w York cit sale of seats begins tomorrow morning. “REIGN OF ERROR.”—The most inter- esting event of next week will be the ap- pearance of the Rogers brothers at the Na- tional Theater in John J. McNally’s latest, and what is credited with being his gre est success, entitled “A Reign of Error. The organization, which is a large one, under the direction of Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger. According to competent critics this well-known firm has set a new pace in faree comedy. It is much more pretentious, »herent, more consistent and more expel of the many previous y uthor, and in the matter of plot, construction and humor- ous treatment, it may fairly be calied a ne departure, urse, the main pur- pose Las been to present the Rogers broth- ers in scenes and situations which afford them ample opportunities to amuse In their own original and eccentric manner. Much attention hes been given to pleasing the eye with beautiful stage pictures, arrang- ing original and tuncful music and fur- nishing the remarkable supporting co! pany with material well adapted to display them to good advantage. The piece is real- ly a combination of American farce comedy and Fre idevilie. Maude Raymond has been hi provided for in the new comedy and will prove a revelation. Dash- ing Georgia Caine has also been well fitted. She has new music, m a distinct character role, and cannot fail but surprise Washingtonians in an up-to- date, swell characterization. George F. Marion, a capital dialect actor, appeacs as an [Italian doctor, a German professor, a dago with a hand organ and in a Brazilian makeup. Ada Lewis is another popular member of the cast. John Parr, Carrie El- berts, Georgia Lawrence, La Petite Ade- laide and Edith St. Clair interpret impor- tant roles, snd over thirty other pretty girls are scen in specialties and groupings arranged by Ben Teal, who has entire charge of the production. “DIPLOMACY.”—Washington h a Kindly regard for stock com| companies that annually hold are usually lberally patroni And the consideration is not altogether an unselfish one; for it is not to be gainsaid that of all stage performances those of a well-discip- lined stock organization are easily the most careful. The presentations of the usnal traveling company are hurly-burly affairs i : , When thoughtful playgoers of a well-acted, well-staged nee of a favorite play it is entirely This leads up to the '—The second even- always ni The forth here perfor natural to attend it. announcement of next week's offering at the Columbia, when the Mordaunt and Block pany of the Herald Square The- w York, will appear in “Diplomacy,”” ries of standard pla: Of all of the ed on the stock system this combination to date easily holds the first place. The secret is rather a compound- ing of elements. The first of these is un- dcubtediy the masterly ensemble of prin- jpals—Frank Mordaunt, Mary Shaw, Ed- gar L. Davenport, Wm. Beach, Frank E. Aiken, Alb Gallatin, Una Abell, Kate Denin Wilson, Violet Rand, Donald Bowles, Theodore Devere, Wm. Heiseman, Morti- mer Weldon and the others of the schol- arly class. These first, and then dramas saturated with natural acting parts. Then a stage sage cs counselor. An adviser fa- miliar with all traditions of all plays; a luminary as learned in the drama as a Supreme Court judge should be in the law. Then a general, determined, flexible, saga- cious, diplomatic, thorough—a master. All of these ingredients are said to be elements of the Mordaunt-Biock compound. The names certify to the company, the New Yerk criticisms establishing irrefutably the second, and we know that Wm. Seymour, that grand past master of stage ethics, who earned his stage schooling while stage directing the productions of Lester Wal- lack, is tho mentor behind the Herald Square stock company’s throne, which es- tablishes the third essential. It is claimed that the performance of “Diplomacy,” the opening bill of the organization at the Co- lumbia next Monday night, will be identical in text. accessories and business with that originally offered by Lester Wallack and Harry Montague at Wallack’s Theater, New York, in 18° Stock Cor ater, N “NATURAL — GAS."—That anxiously looked-for revival of Donnelly and xi rard’s famous farce comedy success, ‘“N: t- ural Gas,"” comes to the Academy of Music next week. The merits of this comic play are well known to the patrons of every first-class theater, and for this reason Mr. Girard has had everything keyed up to date, and new and bright specialties intro- duced. Mr. Girard will appear in his orig- iral character of Whirlem O’Rourke, the dandy copper, and will have the assistance of an all-star cast, including Edward Gar- vie of Hoyt and McKee's forces, in Mr. Dennelly’s part of Christopher Bluff. Amy Ames will appear in her original part, “Kitty Malone.” Miss Mollie Thompson, Frauk O'Brien, Nina Bertolini, Jessie Gardner, Margy Thompson, Alice Black, Nellie Gilchrist, John Connelly and John Leffier are more than able supports in the cast. ISHAM’S OCTOROONS.—John Ish- am's Octorcons will be the attrfttion at Kerran’s Lyceum next week. The com- pany includes all the artists who achieved svecess on Mr. Isham’s European tour and many of the sable stars who have at- tained high rank in the United States. Mr. Isham will present an original musical farce by James Haran, entitled “A Ten- derloin Coon,” which is said to be replete with delightful coon melodies, dances and conceits. Pretty octoroon girls are among the features of the company, while the best talent of the race is assured in such acknowledged artists as Smart and *Wil- liams, the Brittons, Winn and Edwards, Belle Davis, Rastus and Banks, Stella Wi- lsy and Florence Ellsworth. THE ANACOSTIA SOLDIERS. Reception to Be Tendered and Pre- sentation of Medals. Arrangements for the indoor reception to be tendered tonight at 8 o'clock by the citi- zens of Anacostia to the boys who enlisted from their section of the District after war against Spain was declared, are about completed. While it is probable that the ceremonies at Masonic Hall will not, by reason of the short time in which arrange- ments therefor were made, be as elaborate as was at first intended, yet it is thought that their simplicity and brevity will be acceptable to the soldier boys and make them feel at home. The citizens’ committee has endeavored to ascertain the names cf all the men who enlisted from the vicinity of Anacostia, and nearly all have been secured. Though some of the boys are still absent, their medals will be ade at once and presented to them when they return. The names of the ones who, so far as is now known went out of Anacostia with the 1st District of Columbia Volunteers, and who are to be honored tonight in Anacos- tia, are announced as follows: Dr. R. A. yes, major and surgeon; Elliott Hoopes, Charles L. Snell, Claude Allen, George An- derson, Wiliam’ Lusby, Charles Davison, Charles W. Simpson, George W. Taylor, James Marbury, Charles Abernethy, ¥ {the direction of Captain St | pallbearers selected from ghe 2 o'clock. Services were held at Grace Life theran Church, where Rev. Dr. Doerman, Pestor, celivered an eulogistic address, The interment was at Arlington. A squad of soldiers, comrades of the deceased, fired ute over the grave, and then taps were blown by the bugier. The funeral arraagements were under k, and the omrades of the deceased in Company T. $ Like Boils If you do not, you sb take Hood's Sarsnparilia and st will purify your blood, cure your botls and keep your axstem free from the poisons which carse them. The great blood purifying power of Hood's Sarma Perilla is conste ing dem: its many marvelous cures. Hood’s Sarsa Is America’s Greatest Meal, rf é g parilla ix for $%. 44404000200000008 90004 \3 Swindells, William Ohm and Charles P. Carl. ‘Those known to have enlisted in the regu- lar army are Bruce Allen, Norman North, Paul Simpson and John Roch. Albert Tew is in the Signal Corps. Several colored men from the same sec- tion, who enlisted in the regulars after War was declared and are away yet, will receive medals upon their return also. ‘The medal ordered consists of a Maltese cross, bounded by a circle of silver and suspended from a small flag, the’whole be- ing surmounted by a silver eagle and being about three inches in length. There is to be a suitable inscription upon the face of the cross, and at the top are to be crossed guns or sabers, as the service of the re- cipient_may require. Mr. George F. Pyles, who was appointed by the citizens’ committee to walt upon Colenel Harries, commanding the Ist Dis- trict of Columbia Volunteers, and invite him to be present at the meeting tonight, stated last evening that Colonel Harries had accepted the invitation and would at- terd. It was reported by the music committee that the musicians of the St. Elizabeth Home Band would be in attendance with their string music. All the soldier boys from across the Eastern branch and their relatives and friends have been invited to be present. URSIONS, E The River View excursion season of 1898, which opened in May, was brought to close on Sunday last, when the steamer Samuel J. Pentz made her last trips to that popular resort. The passenger records of the Pentz show that over 197,000 persons visited River View this year, and this large throng was handled by the View manage- ment without a hitch In the schedules of the steamers or an accident to a passenger, a record that Capt. Randall has every rea- son to be proud of. During the season some eighty-three different excursions to River View, f this num- a organizations gave nd "AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL TWO GAMES ty oie ADMISSION, Cleveland vs. Washington. LADIES’ DAY. FIRST GAME CAL T2 PM, ADMISSION, 25 AND 50 CF NEXT—C ptember 15 and 16 THE “yee FIROK PARIS. Next Week—THH LOG Reign of Erzor."" Park Bicycle Track. RACES SEPTEMBE weld TONIGHT, 3 P. SPECIAL FEATURES. Prices. . 8e13-10tf POPULAR PRICES. ACADETFIY. Wed. end Gat. Mate, Tom Edson, The Electrician, Pres@iting the Talented Artists, JOS. J. DOWLING And MYRA L. DAVIS. Two gigautte dynames running at full speed passing anything of mduction. k—Haward Girard, in “Natural Gas.”* +25 and 50 cents, sure kind ever seen on the stage ber thirty-eight were Suni schools or church organizations. It is estimated that fully two-thirds of the total number of persons who went to the View were women and children. During the coming winter and spring it is Capt. Randall's intention to greatly improve the River View park, and plans are now being prepared for at- tractions to be placed there before the op ing of next season, which will cost in the aggregate about $40,009. Capt. Randall pro- poses to make his resort equal to any in the country a pleasure park for the peo- ple of Washington and Alexandria. The steamer Harry Randall of Randall's Potomac River Line, still continues high in fublic favor as a freight and passenger boat to the mouth of the river, making three round trips each week as Lower Machodoc ereek and The litile propeller steamer Estelle dail, which runs the mail route Ran- between Washington and Glymont every day except Sunday, is also very popular, and route was establishe: over a year ago, quite a tine freight and passenger business has been built up. shee ees HEIGHT OF Substitute Bill Recetves Approval of Attorney Thomas. The following substitute prepared by District Commissioners for House bill 104: to regulate the height of buildings in the District, has received the approval of their attorney “Be it enacted, &c., that from and after the date of the approval of this act no combustible or non-fireproof building 1n- tended to be used or occupied as a resi- dence or an an apartment house or hotel in the District of Columbia shall be erected to a height of more than five stories or raised to a height exceeding sixty feet above the sidewalk or existing terrace, the measure- ment to be made as hereinafter prescribed. Buildings intended for business purposes solely may be erected to a height of seven- ty-five feet, without being of fireproof con- struction. ’ All buildings, except churches, hereafter erected or altered to exceed se enty-five feet in height shall be fireproof cr non-combustible and of such materials throughout as may be prescribed by the Commissicners of the Dis of Columbia. No building shall be erected or altered on any street in the District of Columbia to exceed in height above the sidewalk of the width of the street in its front, and in no case shall a building exceed ninety feet in height on a resident street nor 110 feet on a business street, as designated by schedule approved by the Commissioners of the Di trict of Columbla, except on business streets and business avenues 160 feet wide, where a height of not exceding 130 feet may be allowed. The height of buildings on corner lots shall in all cases be regulated by the limitations governing on the broader stree: provided that spires, towers and domes may be erected to a greater height than the lim- it herein prescribed when approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia No wooden frame building hereafter erected or altered and intended to be used for hu- man habitation shall exceed in height three stories, or forty feet to the roof. The height of all buildings shall be measured from the level of the sidewalk opposite the middle front of the building; if the build- ing have more than one front the measure- ment shall be made upon the front facing tf LAFAYETTE. 2vvinay WEEK I a EMBER 1. : x \ An Square Oe ieee “dheate fae | Concett x ————__x 3-— —* HOTEL TOPSY TURVY. THE ENTERTAINERS Marie Dr a Edua Ang, Evelyn Forbes, Vi b Curry Brennen, 3 . Marie Mille: Doaue, M . Leonora Guile, E , SEPT. 15, Wa: Big Acts, Burlesyu 5 LYCEUM THEATEK. EVENING, 8:15, iGER SENSAT METROPO LITA BURLESQUE 2S, 59- WHITE REOLE ART? ) Next Week—JOHN W. ISHAM'S OCLOROQONS. se12-6t Columbia ‘Theater. “THE HULA GIRL” BURLESQUE, BY THE HARRIS BROTHERS. Week September 12. Wednesday rnd Seturday Matinees Box cffi wen Sept. 7. se6-11t BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. ___ EXCURSIONS, ET COLONIAL BEACH. STEAMER JANE MOSPLEY LAST TRIPS BUT TWO Boat leaves N st. wharf Situ September 17, at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday morning 18, at 9 om. For state rooms and t in E. F. Droop & Sous’, sels 154 For Marshall Hall, “STEAMER CHARLES MACAL LL. Blake, lea t. whi Sunday, at 10 8 30. pan a.m. and 2:3 cand trip. OUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON ckets apply to GUZMAN, 925 Pa Phone me MB OF the street of steepest grade. The limitations of height herein prescribed shall not apply to government and municipal buildings.” > THE OLD ECKINGTON ROAD. Bids for the Street Work to Be Opened Monday. Monday next bids will be opened for the stteet work in equipping the lines of the City and Suburban railroad, formerly the Eckington, with underground system. It is expected an award will be made promptly, and then the way will be clear for begin: ning active operations. In addition to the facilities to the public which this tmprove- ment will supply, it will involye the expen- diture of about one million of dollars. a rience TAPS SOUNDED. Last Rites Over Remains of Sergt. Harry Jost. 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