Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1898-12 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT, janhattan.” Academy— yest M Bijou—Vaudeville. pia Theat un —“A Misfit Marriage.” THE ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE Correspondence With General Shafter Read at Meeting Last Night. ernan’'s Lyceum Theater — “Little mbs.”” atayette Square—“On and Off. Preparations for the Proposed Re- al Theater — “Why Smith Left vival Mecting—List of New Dele- avenue and 15th street—Battle of iin. gates Received—The Reports. Metzerott: Hall—The Wargraph Exhibi- tion. ———————— E * A letter from Gen. Shafter was a feature BASE RSIONS ano: In the proceedings of the Anti-Saloon Steamer Charles Macalester for Mt. Ver-| League meeting in regular semi-momthly ron and Marshall Hall «t lo a.m. and 2:30|sesston last night. There were twenty- pm cight societies represented, and the temper- Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6 Steamer Wakefield and river landing: p.m. for Colonial Beach 7 am. all for $30 am mont and Trains avenue for Arling’ 8 p.m. Trains leave e for Moun 3 p.m. NO OTHER Bi enjoys the reputatic nd lives u reputation so Wwe does “I reus Milwaukee It's the of milli Wri one for a € PABST BR Fu rk Bh. Telephone 314. FOR YOUR Ic Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best Sc. tea In America. Pure American-reiined Sugars sold at cost. c. D. KEN Y. 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. ae Gabeceibecs: committee Jeeting of Teleph At a meeting of the executive of the Telephone Subscribe Ass tion last evening at Willard’s Hotel it was de- cic at p. m. Reports ing the results of pho ems in oth ro colt, land. r attorney tion were authorized tati to these citi to se formation tion with t Company the 1 for service will be taken u Mid-Week Sale nd attractive col for tor Adv oe National University Law School. chool who by on of illness, Carusi presided and intro- members of the faculty indivi in turn de t address ut their work esent spoke Jackson H. R: Frederick 1 t judg. term, su is f the wh Coal, Lowest Prices. offices for plan of bi u every protectio: J. Maury Dov oe Baptist Ministers Meet. colored Baptist ministers met at 11 1 Bap- and 1 Miller, Th street betwe northwest. Rev. n president, was in t air and Rev. J. 1. Loving served as ary. After devo- al services,cond by Rev ident called for visiting n art, Mr. embers wer Peter R. E Penn. adj M. Ste’ of Africa and Deacon Wm. Tne meet Monday, t the Calvary Ba Sth and H n assem Hez Swem will read a paper at that m ing Ben Rev. Ti fon was pronounced by Rev. Rob- ert Jot . Metro Money to lend estate. Frank T. Ad sement. ————e An Old Woman's Offense. “I'm an old and I wi * pleaded $ court thi —__.__ Four Mon in Jail. Samuel Clo 1 ve his mother asn for him, d called at the cash. all amc » kee turning the hen he picked the and threw it at his mother. did k drunkenness we the had done. Neit who heard the case : ring was the impo: four months in jail. ee The Meddler.—Advt. ee Resort to Pugilism. Wesley Atkins, a young colored man, saw Alberta Alexa another woman Btanding or talking, and he imagined he was the subject of their con- Versation. “If you don't stop talking about me," he said to the women, “I'll kick you all over the street “Go ‘long, man, any exe er did Judge for said Alberta, “and step ace revival to begin Monday, October 17, at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church discussed at length and plana made for its succ Reports were heard on a number of other subjects. The correspond- enee, as | at the meeting, included a letter to Gen. Shafter, dated Washington, ust 16, and his reply thereto, as fol- r Sir: At the last meeting, August 15, of the Anti-Salcon Leagule of the Dis- of Columbia, the following resolution nimou: We, the mothers ber that vers of ev t republic will general who takes so noble a stand t the greatest evil in our fair land his example all that is good nd great in our jot boy: s signed by Martha B. Hamlin. 4s sent to the Sth Army Corps s in Cuba. Gen. Shafter re- ntly, as soon as the pressing position would permit. His was dated at Camp Wikoff, Long follows: nafter directs me to > resolutions P cue concerning the stand he has taken in regard to regimental can- teens. He instre ay that he has always been interested in the cause of tem- perance, and will continue to do all, he can to promote the cause. He thanks you for the expressions of esteem and respect you have uttered The letter was siz y J.D. Miley. for and assistant adjutant general and ing inspector gene ma- act- The New Delegates. Vico President Canfield of the league re- Fran . E. King, H. E. Mackenson and - Harbinson; Good Will Lodge, I. hn C. I Albert J. H ". Campbel rge E. Sullivan Klopfer; Friends (Hicksite), John roline B. Moon, Thos. W. Sidwell, rand Hanna H. Hendric in said lette had & of the District, nd sermons when of the temperance be to 22 at Mount Vernon dley, Plac The number men- tion not include Catholic d Episcopal pastors, for these letters had been Gibbon: nt to Bishop Satterlee and Cardinal Chairman Suter's Report. Chairman ater of the committee ted that a considerable ion ought to be made to the guarantee fund for the proposed revival meeting. The d circular letters to inounce the meet- ing to persons likely to be and several hundred of these were ready to be sent out. He also had bangers for shop windows, and furnishing a large picture of Mr. Lou J. Beauchamp of India speak a number of times at the meetings. Also several thousand cards are being struck to circulate at the time of the meet- organist at Mount in her place during Frank Byram will CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. Meeting of District Union at Calvary Baptist Church. The regular monthly mzeting of the Dis- trict of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union for October was held last evening in the vestry of Calvary Baptist Church, fifty- six societies being represented. Pre Leet was in th? chair, and Secretary Snell Was at his post. The singing was under the direction of Mr. Page L. Zimmerman, and the devotional exercises were conduct- ed by Mr. Wm. T. Ballard, president of the |¥. P. e of Congress Street M. P. Church. Mr. Clark for the Icokout, Mr. Wilbur for | the missionary, Miss Peabody for the good literature, n for the musie respondence cor de reports showing progress fn their respective lines of work. Dr. Swartwout, the union's treasurer, re- to the receipts and expenditures for the past month, andthe shville, transportation affairs by maki detail the financial tr mittee and making some recommendations for future government in such matters. Mr. A. L. Dietrich made a brief ment in re n to the five young me posing the F committee We Teport giving in etions of the com- dup m- who are to be in this city October & . and ter a short in ion Dr. J. J. Muir, or of the E tist Church, was introduced and made an “The ry Outlook.” ing the union meeting a mi 1 of the correspondence commit- -e, composed of corresponding secretaries of the various local soc Further Contention Between Police Court Judges. ne outward display this morn- ifferen en Judges Kim- cott concerning the question of who should sit in the of the court. United States branch all was on hand at 9 o'clock lay, he took his seat in the jury court, while Judge § who arrived a few minutes later, went di- rectly to the court en the lower floor where the minor ezse > tried. There is an impression prevailing in some quarters that because Judge Scott was ap- pointed to succeed the late Judge Milier he should hold the United States branch of the court, which is commonly called the “upper court,” he uppe ja jury fo probably because tt is on floor. When Congress provided the court it was only after a at of work by Judge Mil- said, who earnestly advocated it, ugh the two judges were on an equal footing, Judge Miller was permitted remain in the jury court. When Judge to the bench it was court, at after the suceessor a conference it of Judge Miller, deciled Wat the judges should alter- in holding the two courts. It was Judge Kimball's idea that the change should be made at the end of each term, every three menths, but Judge Scott pre- ferred it shoula be «bout every six months. As there was no agreement reached, aud in Kimi the first to arrive at the building y he forced the change. . pertaining to the court the judges have not been of the same opin- and the matter has talked of by s and others for several weeks. It foolin’ with m ted this morning that no further She soon realized, however, that Atkins tion is anticipated. Was in earnest, for he knocked her down. > A Warrant sworn out b sulted Kimball fi woman re- Trest and today Judge or fifteen days, THE STAR BY MAIL, Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address tn the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter, Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. ad. sale of gilt-edge horses in horse and vehicle commn, H. & G.—Advt. SS Dr. James L. Ord’s Death, Dr. James L. Ord, for a number of years a practicing physician in this city, died recently in Hagerstown, Md. He was born in this city, and in 1846 went to California with a regiment of volunteers, but return- ing soon to the east he began the practice of medicine in this city. He was one of the oldest members of the Society of Cali- fornia Pioneers. A brother of the deceased, ex-Judge P. Ord, lives in this city, eee Funeral of Charles Godfrey. ‘The funeral of Charles W. Godfrey, who died Sunday at Emergency Hospital from the effects of an accident at the Dewey Hotel building, will take place tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, No. 119 K street northeast. AMUSEMENTS, LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —Dramatic critics and aspirants to the particular distinction carried by the title, who have been wailing and lamenting the fact that playwrights will not give us something new in the way of comedy, will have to take a back seat and shut up shop new that “On and Off” is really ‘‘on.” While no farce is-complete without the inevitable mother-in-law, that worthy per- son received an entirely new treatment in Mr. Charles ¥rohman's presentation of a French adaptation at the Lafayette Square Theater, and while she is partly the cause of the trouble that so amuses the audience, the particular offender is a dead man, or, in fact, two dead men, for both of the charming girls in the play lost their re- spective affinities about two years before the action begins. It is the continual ref- erence to these angelie creatures that drives a poor fellow to seek to conduct himself so that his wife may get a divorce. He leaves his home to avoid clashing with “Benjamin,” her first husband, who 1s being constantly dug from his grave, and pointed out as a shining example for a husband and son-in-law. and then George Godfray makes love to a simple village girl, tells her he is divorced, but when his day of freedom from “Benjamin” js about to come he finds that his other little girl also has 2 departed ideal, a poet with di- vine eyes and stately manner. His sins and double-dealing are found out after he has been compelled to stand by and sce a man whom he had impersonated make love to his wife and to finally see this same man, whose name by chance is also God- fray, win the affection of his village gtrl. The second Mr. Godfray calls on the first to demand the latter's reason for assum- ing his position. The husband explains his trouble with “Benjamin,” and says that he assumed the supposed position as sleep- ing car inspector Mm order that he might be away from home and with his village girl as much as possible. The wife hap- pens in and Godfray ts forced to introduce his visitor as a boyhood friend. The latter is struck with the beauty of the wife, pto- ceeds to tell her that her husband is de- ceiving her and for the sake of arousing Jealousy she allows him to kiss her. Many complications aris The mother-in-law is a believer in the supernatural and the son- in-law secures a phonograph, which speaks as St. Michael and telis the family to get rid of him at any co: George's supposed friend, however, happens to get on to the little scheme and by changing the record in the machine causes no end of trouble and amusement In the final scene the truant husband is bearded in his den, as it were, his wife, mother-in-law and father-in-law _ calling upon him while he is on one of his visits to the village girl and her family. George js shown up in his true colors before he 1s aware of his family’s presence, and a heme fs entered into and carried out that e he is ma the poor fellow belie crazy. This end is accomplished by a change in the personnel of the breakfast table every time the unfortunate George leaves the room. To discover if his mother-in-law is real he uses a seltzer siphon with telling effect. ‘Then matters are all straightened out satisfactorily. Such an amusing comed ing ¢ joxue and such c er and delight- ful interpretation of the different parts as combined in the production are rarely ever non the stage. The play {s full of life, and in the hands of the company Mr. Froh- man has selected its metropolitan success such entertain- is assured. . M. Hol seen in omplish intere das the son-in-law and ighter work than usual, s all that can be made ng and most amusing another V = ington favortte, is the friend who gt George so much trouble. His comedy work was very celver and he shared with Mr. Helland the honors of the masculine side of the cast. Mr. Reuben Fax is given lit- tle opportunity to display his known tal- and he out of an r. Fritz Williams, ents, while Samuel Reed's father-in-law is Amelia rew and well delineated. Mis cted wife. action makes one » for not appreciating such consort. cgie Fisher is a character- istic mother-in-law, while Miss Katherine Florence is a dainty and pretty village girl. The cast includes E:yron < y, Anita Roth, May rand Augusta Glo those already mentioned. The production i remarkably well finished. Many amusing situations and incidents are introduced to entertain. The funny things are entirely too numerous to mention, and, as the cir- cus agent would say, the play must be seen to be fully appreciated. NATIONAL THEATER.—Not a great many people went to learn “Why Smith left Home" at the National Theater last night, but those who did brave the forces of Gen. Humidity were satisfied Smith had good and sutticient ¢ worst that can be said of the farce is it is extravagant, and the best, that {¢ is fun-maker. It is evident that ‘both resuits Bingham is the negle grace of and as well Were sought by the author, Mr. G H. Broadhurst, and the audience bravely gulped down the improbability early in the evening, and then gave itself up to the cachinnatory convuls that ensued. Still a farce without singing or dancing is very much like bride's cake without frosting, and there were many in the theater who wished that among all the other good things provided there had beeen a di ancing and a seasoning of song. here can be no complaint that the fa was not given every ad in the w of actors, costumes ery, indeed, ev: thing—except the stage properties, which were poor in quality. Well-known farceurs interpreted the action—not the lines—and a play that could not succeed with such con- summate artists in {ts cast would be poor, ed. Of course, the humor of the farce grows out of slapstick, rough and (umbie methods, minus nearly every element of act and the characters are not ée- line appeal to that unfatlin, sourc hter—one's sense of the ridt- culous. Nevertheless the laughter is inces- sant from a period a few minutes after the curtain rises until its final fall. Smith is played by Maclyn Arbucke, an excellent actor, whose work is clean’ cut and convincing even in situations the hardest to work up. M. B. Snyder, he of old times in Washington, was a m: “who never surrenders except to the but his part is conspi Mrs. Annie into immediate favor, and her com. nand of by-play gave her’ greatel nence than her role was worth intrins he is a rare artist. Miss Dorothy yas pretty and consistent as the ing’ maid, and her character was the most faithfully ‘given of all impersonated. Miss adie Kirby, bright-eyed and joyous, seem- ed aiways pining for a chance to Kick up her heels, and those in the audience who knew how well she dances and sings were entirely in sympathy with her modest ef- forts as the bride of a day. Miss Blanche Chapman was effective as the old maid aunt. Miss Marion Giroux is popular, doubtless, but her work lacks sincerity, and she wou!d seem to be a better emotional actress than comic Reading woman. Miss Rose Snyder was explosive but conven- tional as Mrs. Billetdoux and Miss Jessie Conant as Elsie was seen but little, and yet pleased. ‘There 1s no reason why “Smith” should not enjoy its full share of the patronage of the theaters this week. Two matineds will be given. COLUMBIA THEATER.—Almost inces- sant laughter followed the misfortunes of Jules Barton in H. A. Du Souchet’s new farce, “A Misfit Mariage,” presented for the first time at the Columbia Theater last night. The fun centers in the blunder which unites a young man about town to the mother of the girl he intends to wed. The complications woven by the web and woof of the plot and accident that result are most ingenious. The spectator is brought up apparently against a cul de sac where seemingly the play must end, when the unexpected happens and the unhappy groom is sent sailing along on another sea of trouble. Mr. Du Sou@het understands the effectiveness of surprises in farce, and these he distributes cunningly, sometimes surprising both spectator and’ characters, and at other times taking the spectator into his confidence and allowing him to antici- pate and enjoy the consternation of the performer. The gathering at the Columbia was a large one despite other attractions of other “first nights.” The play went with a smoothness that gave no indication of an initial performance. The players entered with the greatest heartiness into the action of the play, and apparently with the self- confidence of half a hundred performances. It is a capable company. Ina Hammer, as Mme. Augustine Dupont, who has been married so often that she knows her duties as a spouse, gave a most amusing picture, and by no means a caricature. Katherine Mulkins, as Georgiana Potter, the judge's daughter, made as much as possible out of a comparatively small part. In the scene when Mme. Dupont’s husband, returned like Enoch Arden to find his wife married to another, narrates his adventures Miss Mulkins gave an exquisite bit of acting. Max Figman represented Jules Barton, the h of fair uously small for amans “mugged” her unhappy groom; Clayton White, a breezy and bluff Judge Potter; Frank N. Kendrick, the impulsive uncle of Jules, and Malcolm Bradley, the judge's clerk, James Topper, in a state of perpetual ‘semi-inebriation. Millie James gave a spirited representation of Mme. Dupont’s maid and made a dainty Picture in her fancy-ball costume, ‘Thomas faguire was a lively office boy; Lucile Wrenn, the sweetly obedient | widow's daughter, Viola; Ann Warrington, a desert- ¢d wife, who recovers her husband, and A. J. Edwards, the rather insipid logic-loving admirer of Viola. “A Misfit Marriage’ will be given every evening and at Thursday and Saturday matinees. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—"Gayest Man- hattan,” a simple mixture.of songs, dances, pretty scenery and prettier costumes, in terested and entertained a large audience at the Academy last night. The piece has been seen here before; but those who saw it last year were prepared last night to renew old acquaintance, while those unfa- millar with it were on hand to enjoy its many bright features. The work is labeled a spectacular production, and that about fits It, for it appeals to the sense of sight more ‘than to any other human perquisite ‘The cast of characters engaged in the pro- 1 duction was on the whole very acceptable, some mere go than others, of course, those deserving special mention being D. 33. Alta, as a German waiter, who put up the best character of the evening; Sol Afken, as Hi- ram Prindle, the man’ with a married trouble, from Skowhegan, Maine; his daughter, Miss Jean Mellmoyle;, Miss Jen- nie L. Lewis, who display rather at- tractive voice in the part of ‘Tess of the Aristooks, and Frank Gardiner, as Nathan- jel Mansfield Belgraff, a broken-down actor and teacher of elocution, although Mr. Gardiner was vastly better in his specialt than in his regular part. Mr. Gardiner’ specialty was really clever, although {t ma: be said that all tne epeelalties that were interpolated from time to time were of a very bigh order of merit. Among these should be mentioned the march of the New York dailies, the Monarch Quartet, which demonstrated beyond a doubt that’ Dewey and Schley hold very high places in the hearts of Washington theatergoers, and James A. Kiernan, Miss MeIlmoyle and two pickaninnies in a neat turn. There were @ number of pretty songs heard as the action progressed, among them a topteal song, “Will Somebody Tell Me Why,” that served to introduce a number of new and humor- ous verses. It should also be stated that the singers, as usual, did not forget to pay their respects to the new city post office. The scenery was new and attractively pret- ty, especially that representing the stage of a New York music hall. “Gayest Man- hattan” will continue at the Academy all this week, where it will probably continue the good ‘business inaugurated last night, with the usual matinees. KERNA S LYCEUM THEATHER.—Har- , has col- lected a group of entertainers that are the best in their particular lines. No expense has “cen spared to make the performance popular, and there Is a wealth of scenery and magnificent costumes. In the onening frolic. which is called ‘Training the the entire strength of the com- brought out, and the dazzling cos- tumes of the shapely and pretty m: and the bright lies of the com contribute to make it the best burle seen here this season. In the olio, which is well arranged, the Ford Brothers scored a decided hit with their terpsichorean spe- cialty. They are undoubtedly the best dancers in the business. The Johnson Trio was excellent, and the comedy work ot Mi nice Sayre was pleasing. The living pictures uncer the title of ““Mephis- ‘s Triumph,” were well arranged and gracefully posed. Jean Cunningham had a couple of rollicking songs, which are pe- culiarly her own, and scored a triumph. The Patterson Drothers, on the triple hori- . Were daring, and Belmort and have a new sketch. Dilkes and ade are funny in @ musical come performance closed with a milita lesque, ‘Gen. Fink's Army,” Harry Morris was the bright part star. —_+-_. COMMITTED TO JAIL. George Roberts Accuxed of Larceny From the Person. ‘A young man named George M. Roberts was given a preliminary hearing this morn- ing in the Police Courtion a charge of lar- ceny from the personi He was held for the action of the grand jury, and, in considera tion of his past record, Prosecuting Attor- ney Mullowny had Judge Kimball fix the bond at $2,000, Dennis Lynch charged that Saturday morning about 5 o'clock Roberts knocked him down in the park near the Baltimore and Potomac depot and robbed him of a chain and $1.20, He had no watch on his person at the time. Roberts is a bricklayer by trade, and when the Salvation Army first came to this city he attended one of their meetings at 4th and L streets and afterward became one of the soldiers. Later he was known as a backslider, and finally he was sent to i E morning about 4:30 ‘clock Mr. Lynch went to the depot to meet a friend. The friend failed to come and he went ecross the street to a saloon to get drink. In the saloon he met Rob- erts, whom he treated. Then they left the saloon together and Policeman ElHott, who knew something of Roberts’ character, Le ed Policeman Walsh, who was in citizens’ thes, and had him follow the pair. He saw Roberts elbow Lynch across the street to the park and then he saw him throw him down. “Well, old man,” said Roberts, as Lynch got up, “you had a fall, didn’t you?” The officer told Judge Kimball that Rob- erts tripped Lynch a second time, and then held the latter by the throat while he went through his pockets. Roberts made a re- mark indi ing disappointment at his fail- ecure a watch. The chain, the offl- id, he found in the grass, where the prisoner had thrown it. Roberts was com- mitted to jail in default of bond. —__ MATTER OF LEASE. n, Question Between Howard University and Freedmen's Hospital. The Secretary of the Interior has notified the District Commissioners that he has had a conference with Dr. Rankin, the presi- dent of Howard University, relative to the renewal of the lease from the university of the Freedmen’s Hospital grounds and buildings, and that he will in a few days personally inspect the hospital with a view to the adjustment, if practicable, of the differences apparently existing between the two institutions regarding the matter of room each is entitled to. “Meantime,” the Secretary writes, “I am not aware of any reason why the directors of Howard University should not be paid such rent as may be due for the use of the buildings occupied by Freedmen's Hos- pital up to the present time.” —_—___— Special, Convention ef Preachers, }. A special convention of preachers will bs held at St. Luke’s Church, 15th and Madi- son streets northwest, Sunday, October 9, at 11 a.m., when Bishop Dudley of Ken- tucky will preach. At 8 p.m. Bishop Nel- son of Georgia will ogcupy the pulpit. Sunday, October 16; at 11 a.m. the servic> of institution by the bisltop of Washington will take place. At 8.m., sermon by Bish- op Leonard of Ohio. Tuesday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m., “Name Day” celebration and sermon by Bishop Hall of Vermont. —_+——_ The Night Schools, ‘There was a good attendance at the open- ing session of the Night High School last evening in the Businéss ‘High School build- ing. The District night: schools will open tomorrow evening at. the following school buildings: Franklin, Henry, Wallach, Jef- ferson, Grant, Curtis, Mott, Wilson and Hillsdale. ‘The cooking schools will be opened Fri- day evening at the O street and Wallaah buildings. ———— Sole Beneficiary. Mrs. Agnes B. Downey is the sole bene- ficiary under the will of her husband, John M. Downey, dated July 20, 1898, and filed to- day for probate. TROUBLE OVER CUT RATES Quartet of Celestials Arraigned in Police Court for Disorderly Conduct. They Are Charged With Tearing Down a Laundry Sign — Bitterness Between the Factions. Lee Sing, Moy Linn, May Gong and Moy Young, Chinamen, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergt. Judge of the eight precinct and charged with disorderly con- duct. They were released on $10 collateral eoch, and the cace was called in the Police Court today. Presecuting Attorney Prgh fnvestigated the circumstances, and, re- Berding the affair as probably prompted hy Chinamen interested in the persecution of Ah Sing, leader of the cut-rate laundrymen, he required a deposit of $20 by each of th four defendants for their future appear- ance. Attorney Taylor, who appeared for them today, had the case set for trial Wed- nesday of next week. It is alleged that the defendants c: disorder on the street ir front of Hip Sing’s cut-rate laundry, at 12th and T strects, by tearing dow his sign, on which was di played the ent-rate prices. The affair caus- ed considerable excitement and attracted a large crowd. Sergt. Judge was among those who responded to galls for assistance. and the arrests were made on complaint of the victim, This morning there was a large dele; tion of celestials in attendance when attention of Prosecuting Attorney Pug’ was called to the case. Representatives of beth sides were there to be heard, and ell scemed to have a desire to talk at the same time. It developed during this investigc tion that the cut-rate men in the laundry business once had an organization for thei- protection. as well as did their more Wealthy feliow countrymen. Because of the state of their finances, the cut-rate union no longer exists, although each mem- ber endeavors to assist the other. ‘The first trouble of this kind occurred when Ah Sing established a reduced-rate laundry at 4% street and Missouri avenue, and an aftem Was made to kill him. Since then he has been arrested on complaints made by rep- Tesentatives of the union, the members cf which contributed to the prosecution fund They were sadly disappointed, it is sai wi ue Jearned that Ah Sing had nc en jailed, as some of their leaders haj prea tate eir leaders had Others Reduce Rates. Since Ah Sing's last arrest and release, it ‘s stated, a number of unton Chinamen have been doing cut-rate work, although they do not openly advertise the cheaper prices. erday afternoon about lock Moy eet north- sited and his sign torn down. not at home at the time and the “regulators” left the place unmo- speaks English well, sed Chinese lested. Moy Jim, who had looked out for the interests of many of hi cut-rate friends and had been known their walking delegate and adviser. He has some knowledge of the law, and had he been in his place of business when the so- called “regulators” called there would un- doubtedly have been trouble. Hip Sing Also a Victim. After his sign was torn down and de- stroyed Hip Sing was called upon and sim- ilarly treated. His cousin, Ah Sing, from Georgetown, was visiting him at the time, and it was due to his explanation of the affair that the arrests were made. It is possible that before the cases are tried charges of destroying private property may be filed against the offending quartet. NEW of the Term at Columbian University Schools. The medical and dental departments of the Columbian University opened their re- spective schools last night at the college in the presence of a large number of pupils and friends. Rev. Dr. Whitman, president of the university, presided. He said the occasion reminded him of a Homeric poem, which, properly translated, if he remem- bered correctly, ran: “There'll be a hot time tn the old town tonight.” This jest the boys wanted, and during the exercises they proved the aptness of the quotation, for they kept things warm with YEAR. Crening their enthusiasm. Dr. W. W. Johnston, the professor of practice, vered the address to the stu- dents. His remarks to the students were full of good advic close of Dr. Johnston’s remarks, * Whitman introduced Dr. J. Hall jean of the dental faculty. He de- » address to the dental students, selecting as his theme “Cataphoresis, or the Appl ion of Electricity to the Prae- tice of Dentistry.” Dr. A. de Schweinitz, dean of the med- ical school, welcomed the students and ex- plained that the regular session would open Tuesday at ) o'clock. His reference to the university hosnital, which was to be operated ia conjunction with the college, was received with loud applause. The opening session of the Columbian University Law School was held last even- ing in the law lecture room of the univer- sity building. There was a large attend- ance of students and others. An address of welcome was delivered by President Whit- man, and Judge Cox, the dean of the school, addressed the students on the work of the year. Remarks were also made by members of the facult ollows: William A. Maury, Charles W. Needham, Justice Brewer, Judge Bradley, Prof. Mattingly, Dr. Lodge and Melville Church. SS BILL DISMISSED. Decisicn of Court of Appeals in an Insurance Case. Chief Justice Alvey of the Court of Ap- peals handed down an opinion of the court yesterday afternoon in the case of Mrs. rah H. Benton against Richard C. Drum and the officers of the Army Mutuai Aid ciation, ordering dismissal of the bill. Benton is the widow of Lieutenant H. Benton of the regular army, wno became a member of the defendant ciation for an insurance of $3,000 shortly before his death. He sent on a check in ment of an assessment, but before it presented at the bank wired that it be withheld. In the meantime he died, and the check remained unpaid. Mrs. Benton obtained a verdict for the full amount in the lower court, but this de- cision is reversed by the Court of Appeals, and the bill is ordered dismissed. es Wrong Kind of Play. William Anderson, a young colcred man, with but one leg, was a prisoner in the Police Court today. He struck Edward Gray on the head with iis crutch and in- filcted so severe an injury that hospital treatment was rendered necessary “We are friends,” Gray told t “and he says he was only playing. “I didn't intend to hurt him,” tendant said. “I only struck him with a crutch.” “Such play cannot be tolerated,” the crip- ple was told, and a penalty of $20 or sixty cays was imposed. 0-160. POSOODD Eat in Haste And suffer at leisure. When your abused Stomach can no longer cheerfully and prop- erly perform its duties, a few doses of Hood's Sarsaparilla are like fresh water to a withered plant. ‘This medicine tones the stomach, restores digestive strength, creates an appetite, and with a little care in diet the patient Is soon again in perfect heaith. Try it and you'll believe in it. Hood’s $**%2- parilla Is America’s Greatest Medicine. HOOD'S PILLS cure constipation. 25 cents. FELECEEP OOP OD ONE SATISFACTION tn gir. ing Scott's Emulsion to chil- dren is they never object to 1*. The fact is they soon becom fond of it. Anothe satistar. tion is because it will make them plump and give them rowth an prosperity. It Should’ be given’ to all children ‘who are too thin or too pale. We have a book, telling you more on the subject. Thin Children. Sont free for thi! ‘SCOTT & BOWNE, New York. 0c8-8m,10 $50 [Presentation \Vatch, Ms ificent Heavy Solid Gold Watch, superfine full-jeweled ee tations of 24-carat (virgin) gold. A $30 timekeeper fit for President McKinley's wearing. Call and exanfine. Geo. W. Spier, “310 9th St. Elaborate floral and Just 2 few doors above Pa. ave. ANNUAL CONVENTION. Meeting of Christian Missionary So- ciety at Ninth Street Church. Preliminary to the beginning tomorrow of the meeting of the twenty-first annual convention of the Christian Missionary ciety of the District of Columbia, Ma land and Delaware, a ‘sermon will Preached this evening at 8 o'clock at the Ninth Street Christian Church, northe Rev. E. B. Bagby pastor, by Rev. S. Maxwell of Rockville, Md. Tomorrow will be known as Preachers’ day, the program for which is as follows, beginning at 10 a.m.: “A Working Church,” P. Tave; re- viewed by E. J. Curry. “Men for the Min- Peter Ainslie; reviewed by E. Bb. “Soul-Winning,” D, M. Austin; re- y Cyrus Holt. “The Preacher and W. S. Hoye; reviewed by J Hopkins. “The Preacher as Pastor,” W. J. Wright; reviewed by 8. R. Maxwell. “Doctrinal and Practical Preaching Dudley; geviewed by Jacob Walters. “s tematic Study of the Bible,” B. A. Abi reviewed by Cephas Shelburne. “The E cation of Preachers,” F. D. Power; review- €d by D. E. Motley. Papers will be limited to twenty minutes; reviews to ten minutes. Then the sub will be open for general discussion 8 p.m—Address on n Missions,” A. McLean. The program for the remaining two days will be as follows: Thursday, October 6, 9:30 a.m.-- ment; report of churches; report of 1 report of evangelists; report of tre: report of educational committees nouncement of committees. Friday, October 7, 9:30 a.m.—Sunday school session—Reports of schoots; addre: “Sunday School Librarii d Weightman; address, “Chureh and Sunday School,” S. R. Maxwell; address, “Prim Department,” Miss Amanda Barr; of prize banner. So- st, R. roll- . B. M. session will be held Thursday. The order of exercises ts: Afternoon, 2 o’clock—Devotional exer- cises; appointment of committees;reports of auxiliaries, ete. Open parliament: “What the Missionary Spirit Does for the Church,” Mrs. H. N. Whitcomb; “How Can We More Effectively Interest Our Women in Mis- sionary Work?” Mrs. C. E. Richards; “Educational Influence of the €. W. 5 on the Young,” Mrs. P. Fiddi Growth and Outlook of C. W. B. M. Anna Johns. Each topic will be brie! cussed. Symposium: “Does the C M. Help the Local Church?” Thre: talks by the pastors. Addre: of Service,” Mrs. E. G. Bigger Evening session—Address, 2 PE aE DESIRES A POSTPONEMENT. T. Sweeney. Volunteer Aid Association Wishes Regiment Medals Distributed Later. was a largely attended meeting of at There the District Volunteer Aid Association National Guard armory last night, sided over by Rev. Dr. H. N. Couden. retary Adams reported the receipt last meeting of $369.03, making a total ceived in all of $793.53. ance of $289.49 remained in hand. On motion of Mrs. North the sum of was appropriated to the soldiers’ tempo- rary home at 413 9th street, conducted by the Ladies of the Loyal Legion. A committee, consisting of Mrs. North, Mrs. Herron, Mrs. Couden, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Barbour, was appointed to wait on the citizens’ committee and urge the post- ponement of the distribution of the bronze medals of honor to the members of the ist District Regiment from the date now set October 15, until the day the troops assem- ble to be mustered out, November 20. This action was taken on account of the Illness of Colonel Harries, and the fact that Pr ident McKinley will be out of the city Oc tober 15. The meeting adjourned to the firs! day in November, subject to an earlier call by President Couden, if necessary, when full reports of the work of the association since its organization will be made. ees INJURIES WERE FATAL. Mon James Callahan Dies of Self-Inflicted Wounds. James Callahan, who, as stated in The Star of last evening, cut his throat In = hcrrible manner about noon yesterday at his home, 1143 18th street northwest, di several hours later at the Emergency Hor- pital, to which he was removed for treat- ment. Coroner Carr decided that an ‘n- quest was unnecestary. CITY ITEMS. Ladies Who Arc “Tired Out” when the day is done should try the strengthening and invigorating effects of the Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'s “Munchner™ Beer. A wholesome, nourishing tonic. doz. bottles, $1 Write or ‘phone. It Tournament at Glen Sligo, Takoma Park, w DAY, OCT. 5. Riding commences at 1 p.m. Coronation address by Hon. Asbley M. Gould and crowning the queen at 8 p.m. R MATIN . ULAR MATINEE SATURDAY, Messrs. Smyth and Rice Present ANOTHER SCREAMING HIT, A MISFIT MARRIAGE, Received last night with roars of laughter. H. A. DU SOUCHET, author of “My Friend ‘The Man From Mexico,” &c. _ SEATS THURSDAY. 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COMEDIANS, SPECIALTIES, MARCHES. Regular Academy Prices. Next Week—Williams & Walker in “A SENE GAMBIAN CARNIVAL.” ocd-20tf Park Bicycle Track. Races Wed., Oct. 5, 3 p.m. All the Crack Riders of the Country. Prices, 50c., 75c. and $1. Bijou ie: aighity, 6 at 2 p.m.; 8 pr. ‘The ‘Troja. Mr. Joe Flynn, who wrote a Sle" brench Daseing Dolla, Gardner and Gil- The Best Known, Kuown as the Kindly call on C. Auerbach, 7th & H. HE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO Make Your Work Light. Why, the comfort of sewing Is never appreciated until you try x 98 Light Running Domestic. Why? Because it is so easy and elasiic to the operator, so perfect and permanent in const: vction, speedy enough to make #! es per miuct it is tempered and uniform. Its simp) city and durability insure supreme satisfaction and free- dom from costs of repair and loss of time It years’ faithful service recommends St to all who are looking for the best in its live. 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