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The morning call., 1893-01-26
WORK WITHOUT HOPE
Trying to Clear the Directors of
the Panama Canal.
The Parliamentary Commission Fin
ishes With Ii and the Matter
Goes TO the Courts.
Special to THx MoRS1Ss CALL.

PARIS. Jan. 25.-Wben Barbour resumed
his argument to-day In behalf OF the ae-
cused Panama directors he applied his
eloquence to proving the Panama directors
could not be accused OF swindling in the
issue Of lottery bonds. as they simply
adopted the same position openly adopted
by the Chamber OF Deputies. This asser-
ton caused a profound sensation. prior
TO this action on the part Of the directors"
said Barbour, 'ihe Chamber of Deputies
authorized lottery bonds. Ii was argued at
the time in the chamber that the company
was already ruined. but the Chamber voted,
notwithstanding this declaration, TO au-
thorize the issue. and thus gave confidence
10 the public TO subscribe Tor bonds which
the Legislature, after a full discussion Of
the subject, approved. The directors could
not. therefore, be accused OF swindling in
having issued these bonds with the approval
Of the Chamber"
The Parliamentary commission Of in.
quiry into the Panama scandal suspended
its sittings to-day The further prosecution
Of the Panama investigation now depends
entirely upon NJ. Franqueville, the invesli-
eating magistrate. The report of the Par
liamentary commission will be presented
probably tomorrow by Chairman BrIsSon.
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OVER IN OAKLAND.
Newest Phase of the Water
Front Question.
Attorney Hart at Work-Dam-
eron Accused of Efforts TO Com
promise-Siicer's VIII.

Enthusiastic Ben Morgan said, In an in
tervew yesterday, that the decision in the
Oakland waterfront case ought to increase
the value of property IN Oakland 100 per
cent. 1t is a new view of things and there
are number OF people who concur with
him, although they do not place the per-
centage so high. Mr.. Morgan Was one. of
the defendants against the waterfront
company and took prominent art as an
attorney in the case. He is so happy that
his old enemy, the Southern Pacific of
Kentucky" is beaten that he feels but little
regret that he also has lest. He. together
with Dayie and Fitzgerald. have spent a
good deal OF money Ia Improving Davies
wharf" but he admits tina, under the Chi
eago decision all improvements made must
revert to the real owner the State. He
said:
Tine Oakland mole and the depot and all
improvements made anywhere on the prop
erty Involved in the decision are now city
property by virtue OF the grant from the
State, which clearly stands to-day as much
as II ever did. The decision simply wipes
away all records aud lilies that have come
in since. Now. let Oakland elect a Council
that will have the nerve and the indeDen-
dence to go ahead and take charge of the
property given il By the State in trust. The
police power is back OF the Council TO carry
out its directions"
The attorneys for the corporation have
not yet decided what they will do. bur will
probably move for new trial, for which
stay OF proceedings for sixty days has been
granted
The decision will considerably affect the
alleged leases and collecting of rents on the
water front loy the waeT-front company,
as some OF its tenants are already getting
ready 10 rebel.
a dispatch from sacramento yesterday
quotes Attorney General Hart as SAL ing
that lie will push the bills before the Legis-
lsture, and within thirty days after the ar
preparation Is made he will have case ia
the Alameda County Courts 10 quiet title.
DE has meD employed getting the names Of
all occupants along the entire frontage, and
says there Will be a thousand defendants.
When the matter 10 finally settled Board
of HarboT Commissioners will be appointed.
Ut Is highly Important" said Mr.. Hart.
THAT this matter should he pushed and |
will tell you why. There is always
probability OF a conspiracy and the water
front company might fix II up with
Cameron ct al, so that when the nonsnit Is
carried 10 the Supreme Court, as 1t Will be.
the bill oil exceptions would not contain all
the points oil the important evidence"
The waterfront company might then
be able to get rulings on several points 10
its favor.
Let me tell you why think this sort Of
thing might happen | know that ever
since the Chicago decision, the water
front company has been trying 10 settle
with Cameron. and has offered him big
money, and here Is an amusing part Of the
affair. Cameron and his associates would
have accepted. and were anxious 10, but
they could not. The.court would not give
them their continuance, which. II Ii had
been obtained, would have ended the pres
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COAST GOSSIP.
Commander johnson No Longer in
the Navy.

commander Johnson NO Longer III
the Navy.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Commander
Henry {. johnson has been dismissed from
the navy. He was tried before eouTt.mar-
tal at Mare Island Nsyy-yard in December
last on three charges, the principal one Of
which. in official language, was as follows
Through negligence, suffering vessel CT
the navy 10 be run upon a rock and haZ-
arded."
The vessel was the Mohiean. which John
son commanded, and the grounding took
place Of tie Alaska coast. She i. the YES
sci % which he was assigned after a sus-
pension Of several years for the same Of
tense for which he has now been dismissed.
The court found him guilty Of the three
charges preferred and sentenced him to
dismissal. Secretary Tracy approved the
findings and this action is confirmed by
President Harrison.
Lloyd TeYis OF san Francisco is here to
look after bis sealing interests. He goes TO
New YORK tonight and returns in few
days.
Colonel Isaac Trumbo of San Francisco is
at the Arlington Hotel.
William Martin of san Francisco is at
the E5bitt House
Some of the politicians here say In to-
nights Star that they have a Tip" from
California Republicans, Estee and others.
that CiarksOn wants to run for President
four years hence, and that majority OF the
Republi an National Committee are for him.
Senator FELTON, to-day presented the pet
ton from the Stockton Grange in favor Of
the early completion Of the Nicaragua canal
and Dolph petition in fsver Of the repeal
Of the laws restricting immigration.
a Eostofiee has been established at San
Anselmo. Marin County, CAL, with Willis
c. Morris as postmaster.
Pensions Lave been granted as follows:
California: Original-John W. Aumble,
William a. Bel, Wilmer c. Barnard, John
". Stranbarg. Renewal and increase
Simon }. Bruanett. Original widows-Mar-
garet Brawsud. Mary f. Wright
Oregon: Original-William T. Burnett.
iiional-Willism II. Curtis. Frederick
Hertsg.
Washington: OrigiEal-Edward E. Scott.
Warren j. Pratt Elias johnson. Add
ti0nal-John II. ksener
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EASTMAN MUST YIELD.
Captain Brown VIII Remain in Conn
nand at Pine Ridge.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Secreiary Noble
to-day addressed q communication TO the
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs setting
forth his conclusions in the matter of the
strained relations between J. Leroy Brown,
Z. 5. A., acting Indian Agent at Pine
Ridge, and DR.. Charles a. Eastman. a
Sioux Indian, the agency physician. The
Seeretsry's conclusion is that the coed
Of the service requires that DR.. Eastman
shall BE- suspended from acting as physician
a. Pine Ridge Agency, and unless Dr. East
man can be assigned or appointed to an
other place that be shall be willing TO ac-
cept within the next fifteen days ne must
resign or he will be removed. The Secre-
tary finds that there is no reasonable
ground to End fault with the conduct OF the
acting Agent. Captain Brown.
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Berkeley.

The friends OF Miss Lee Byrne of Berke-
ley were quite surprised to learn she had
joined the Convent Of Sacred Heart of Oak
land. Miss Byrne's father was much iu-
terested in the convent during his life and
gave largely 10 it. Miss Byrne. who is
we'll known in Berkeley, she and her sisters
having ably conducted the postoffiee after
the death Of their father until last summer,
has long been interested In the work of the
sisters, end her present step is the result OF
no hasly resolution.
The S-o'clock local of Tuesday evening
narrowly escaped being the cause of fatal
accident. AS Albert Kerr, a employee of
the electric hight works, was crossing the
track he looked backward, saw his COM
paniOn, a little boy named Hans Meeker, In
danger of being run over by the approach
ing train. Kerr spraug TO catch the boy,
but. being dazed by the glare of the head
light, fell against some sewer-pipe and then
on to the c0wcatcher of the passing engine.
He was thrown to one side. and was picked
up suffering from severe scalp wounds aud
bad body bruises. His injuries prove not to
be of a fatal character.
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ent case, for compromise would have been
made before the thirty days continuance
the defendants requested had expired
"Th'y consequently had their heads in a
halter and were powerlesS."
The heirs of the late Hugh Slicer held
meeting Tuesday night and agreed upon
compromise of the will contest. After all
expenses of litigation and adminstra-
tors fees are paid there will be about
$4,000 left to divide. of which each will
get one-fourth. Those coming in for shares
are: Mrs. Harriet Carpenter, sister :;
Charles b. Siicer, a brother: the family of
Walter Slicer. consisting of four persons.
and the FIVE children of Mrs. Wilson. A
final settlement will be made in court next
Tuesday. The story that will has been
found in favor of Arabella Hinkle is un-
true. Her attorneys have withdrawn alto
gether from the fight
Three hundred employees of the California
cotton mills, East Oakland. held meeting
at noon yesterday. and adopted resolution
cOndemnatory of the bills now before the
Legislature providing for appropriations TO
establish manufactures at the Folsom
penitentiary. Residents of Fruityale have
expressed little opposition TO the move
ment for the annexation Of outside districts
to Oakland. A meeting has been called to
protest against it,
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HARRISON WINS.
McCOmas Will Be Justice of the Dis
trict Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-For the first time
this session the Senate struggled in execu-
tive session over Presidential nomination,
that Of Louis MeComas to be Associate
Justice of The District Of Columbia Supreme
Court To-day the Senate went into execu-
tive session with a determination on the
part OF the Republican Senators to confirm
the nomination before adjournment. The
opposition. however. desired to be heard.
and more than four hours we're consumed 10
debate. The opposition TO the nominee was
based entirely upon the ground that Me
Comas was not a resident of the district.
When ii came 20 vote. however. there was
no attempt to flibuster, and the result was
decisive the vote standing 80 for confirma-
ton 20 - against II.
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GROWING BIG CATS
A Feature of an Electric
Railroad.
WHERE WILL 1T STOP
How Long Will 1t Be Before We
Shall Have Felines as Large
as NewfoundIands ?

The residents along the lines of the cleo
trio roads and in adjacent localities are said
to be much mystified over what seems to be
the sudden appearance of a new species of
the feline tribe-big. fat and sleek cats of
all shades of colOrs and big enough to be
compared TO their wild brethren OF the
woods. Their numbers Increase daily, till
the matter has become decided nuisance.
and many good housewives are kept in
nervous state Of frenzy by their premises
being invaded by horde of cats as big as
dogs.
The animals appear to be more than or
dinarily dociIe and affectionate. rubbing
their arebed spines and elevated append
ages up against the garments of the good
wife. while they softly purr for caresses.
But it is their tiger-like proportions that
arouse tremors, aud no wonder. for who
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NO EXTENSIONS WANTED.
The Mission Property-Owners Are
Fighting Hard AGAINST Them.

The Mission Real-estate Owners Union
held meeting last night on Guerrero and
Twentieth streets. The chairman, f. G.
Norman. stated that the special business
for the meeting was to protest against tax
ing the people for the extension Of Nine
teenth. Twentieth, Twenty-frst, Twenty
second and Twenty-third streets, and that
petition regarding the matter was await
ing signatures. after which 1t would be
forwarded to the Mayor and Board Of
Supervisors.
l.. j. Walsh. representing the Superin-
tepdeut of Streets. said that no attempt
would be made To collect the tax until the
Legislature has adjourned.
a committee was appointed to visit Sac
ramento and do all in lis power toward
having the present strert law repealed by
the Legislature, and 500 was raised to help
pay the expenses Of the committee.
A. L. Van DuZer urZed the members not to
pay any tax levied for street extensions, and
told hem not to be afraid OF the per cent,
which will soon be added TO their assess
ments. as the whole business. he believed,
Will Ina renpaiPd
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would enjoy dalIying with tiger, however
tame he might be?
But this invasion has its humorous side as
well, and its explanation may afford some
scientific mind clew to the problem. the
solution of which might be turned to good
account Ia the matter of human Ills and all
ments.
The attention of a CALL reporter was
attracted to this subject of feline evolution
by the vigorous exclamation of n conductor
on one Of the electric cars coming down
Bryant street.
Great Scott" said he, "look at that one.
Its the biggest one yet" and he pointed to
"A monster cat that was gingerly picking It's
way across the street little IN the rear Of
the car.
By way of explanation the conductor Of
fered the outline Of the foregoing, and fur
ther added that about the time the cars
were TO stop running for the night, mat
ter what the state of the weather might be.
a host OF cats began 10 cOngregate along
the tracks for electric food, or baths-which.
he did not know. According 10 his story
the eats began TO appear shortly after the
road began operation. They would ap
preach the center of the street. sniff along
the track till they found a favorable spot.
when they would lick the rails. then lie
down upon them lenCthwise for some
minutes. Pretty soon they would become
restless. ana roll over and over pretty much
as pig wsllowing In mud hole. After
this operation they stood with all four feet
on the rail, aud with protrnding eyes,
arched spInes and distended tails, would
yowl and dance jigs like lot Of COLLINS in
moonlIt deIls, presenting a circus scene ire
slstible 20 ordinary rsibilties. This &C.
Cured nightly for an hour or more at
time and the cats are growing al an amazing
Taie
The question presents itself are we 10
have new race Of felines evoluted as ii
were by electrical effects.
An electrician spoke in regard to the
phenomenon and could offer no explanation,
as from all preeOnceiyed ideas on the sub
ject the rails answered as simply ground
wires and could not be charged 10 hold cleo
tricty for feline dedication. Ii was barely
possible there was some electrical effects Ia
the rails, but SIS 10 what 1t was he could not
hazard an opinion. But If cats bad utilized
them a sHnitariHn and had therein
found health aud adipose tissue no doubt
Electricity was az the bottom OF il.
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Social Notes.

The'seeond winter concert of the How
ara Choral Union will take place In the
chapel OF the Howard Presbyterian Church
on Mission street. near Third, this evening.
to commence al O'Clock.
The Pampas Club will give its second
ball in Odd Fellows Hall this evening.
Grand march al s:s5
+ Company, Second Regiment Artillery.
\. 6. c., and It's ex-members announce a
grand ball, TO take place at the armnry,
corner Page and Cough street. this evening.
Grand march at o'clock.
The Postotice Clerks Association have
arranged for an alLihe-week benefit at
Stoekwelfs popular theater commencing
Monday evening. February G, and ending
with the matinee performance on Saturday,
the 1lth. Tickets at the usual rates can be
obtained q any Posioff1cs In the city.
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KILGORE FiLIBUSTERS.
The Gentleman From Texas Makes a
Fight Against Time.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-In The House
KilGore flibustered to prevent consideration
Of the bankruptcy bill with considerable
success. Finally joint resolution of Lock
wood of New York. directing the Secretary
of War TO investigate the subject of raft
towing on the great lakes. passed. Then
Kilgore's filibustering was resumed against
the motion to go into committee Of The
whole on the sundry civil BILL and the mo-
ton was defeated. SO 10 102. Kilgore moved
a recess until o'clock. The motion was
defeated, los to /. but the dilatory tactics
continued. and finally Oates. in charge of
the bill, moved an adjournment. which was
agreed TO and the House adjourned.
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The New Panama Line.

The contract recently executed by the
Panama Railroad Company with the North
American Navigation Company has been
examined by all the directors of the latter
concern and pronounced all that could be
desired. These directors have arranged for
a meeting soon, and most likely to-day, and
will formally ratfy the contract. The
Traffic Association, as near as could be
learned, is in favor OF the ARRANGEMENT and
offers the new Panama line every support.
The guaranty fund desired by the uaviga-
ton company is no longer an obstacle as
less than $50, 600 Of the 100000 remains to
no capurad
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The Fire Record.

An alarm from box 364 at o'clock yes
terday afternoon was caused by a small
blaze in dwelling at I2l Erie street The
IRE was caused by children playing with
matches. Loss. $50; no insurance
Fire was discovered at 10 AS p. NJ iu the
tunnel through which heat is conducted
from the engine-hon to the office building
OF the Southern Pacific Railroad at the
corner Of Fourth and Townsend streets.
No one is able TO tell how the FIRE started.
Before the flames were subdued they had
consumed packing valued at 500
The morning call., 1893-01-26
NAVAJO LANDS
Opened for the Purpose of Getting at
the Placer Fields.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-Secretary Noble
transmitted to-day, in response to a resolu-
tion Of the House, his report concern
ing the executive order OF November 10,
by which that part Of Utah west of
tie one hundred and tenth meridian, is
restored to the public domain. together
with all correspondence on the subject
The documents show that this land was
thrown open TO settlement for the purpose
Of allowing the people OF the United States
an opportunity Of exploring the placer
fields in search OF gold and other valuable
minerals. All OF the facts connected with
the restoration were published generally
throughout the country at the time the
Presidents proclamation was issued.
A telegram was received to-day from
Colonel Hunt Of the army reporting that
no prospeetors had intruded or were intrnd-
ing Old the Navajo reservation.
The morning call., 1893-01-26
Homestead Poisoning case.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 25.-The morning ses-
sion of the trial of Robert Beatty for CON-
piieiiy in the Homestead poisoning was
taken up with reading the testimony in the
dempsey case. In the afternoon a number
OF witnesses were examined, but their evil
dence did net differ materially from that
given In the previous trial.
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Foul Play Feared

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. ga story
comes from Florence. Ala. that John K.
Thomas, wealthy man from Montana.
who married Mrs. c. E. Parsons In Florence
on December 10. had disappeared and foul
play is feared. Thomas claimed 10 have
come from Helena. Mont
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Savings and Loan Society.

The Savings and Loan Society at meet
ing held on Tuesday reelected tie old
board of directors. with the exec ption Of
Gearge W. Prescott. who declined for the
reason of his probable absence from the
city. Willis Il. Davis was chosen to sue
coed Mr.. Prescott
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Headache and Dyspepsia.

William 4. Rockwell, No. 5I2 West Fifty
seventh street, y " York. says:
Il have been a martyr TO bilious headache and
dyspepsia Any indscrelioa IN diet, Overfstigue
or cold, brings on ft OF Indigestion. followed
by headache lasting TWO or three days al a
time. l think l must have tried over twenty
different remedies, which were recommended as
certain cures by loving friends but IL was no use.
At last / thought | would lake a simple course
Of purgaiton with BKANDRETH's PILLS. For
the FIRST week tosk TWO pits every night, then
one pill for thirty nights; IN that lime | gained
three pounds In weight, and never have had an
ache or a pain since"
Disease in one part OF he body will eventually
FIJI the whole body With disease. Every year or
two some part of tie system grows weak and
b. gins 10 decay. Such part should be removed
at once, and new matter be allowed to take us
place There's no need OF cutting II out with a
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Has Given No Opinion.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25-Referrlng to the
published statement that Representative
Coggsweil hal expressed an opinion on the
much mooted question OF opening the
Worlds Fair on SUNDAY. that gentleman
said tonight There is no truth Ia the
report
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Lizzie Hastings Benefit.

Miss Lizzie Hastings matinee benefit at
Stockwelfs Theater this afternoon. Stock
wells entire company, assisted by members
from all the theaters. are giving their ser
vices Ia monster progr amme.
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PALACE Horn L. The American dinng-room.
temporarily closed during The summer months.
has been Ieopened. and gursts can now enjoy The
home comforts assoctatt q herewith aud the de-
lights Of It's unsurpassed Ia Bile.
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ResistIess Reductions
BLACK DRESS GOODS !!


ALL PURE WOOL
% pieces 4lNCH ALWo0L STORM SERGE viii
&c INCH ALL PURE WOOL CHEyIOT be offered
WOOL
a
a
4NCH FINE IMPORTED BEDFORD CORD will
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fiaIford Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The Senate in
executive session to-day con affirmed HE nomi-
The morning call., 1893-01-26

VERDICT OF DRowSING.-An inquest was
held yesterday upon The body Of Thomas
Knesley whose body was found floating III the
bay. near the Howard-streeI wharf, dag or Two
ago. The verdict was accidental DOWNING
while under the Influence OF liqnor.
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DRY GOODS.
BLACK and COLORED
DRESS GOODS
49, A II -4ss44z=sSS2+
CLEARANCE PRICES !!

In connection with the REMARKABLE BARGAINS
presented in other departments invite particular atten
lion to the following CHOICE LINES OF BLACK AND
COLORED DRESS GOODS that, having been SPE-
CIALLY SELECTED FOR CLEARANCE TO-DAY,
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Mr.. Ugo Talbo, our accomplished tenor,
thinks of pulling himself together" as be
expresses II, ana making a concert tour in
the spring from Washington to San Diego.
Il is a happy thought for Talb0-for his
POCKET and professional reputation.
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COLORED DRESS GOODS!


good
% g a yard.
a
D0UBLEF0LD FANCY WEAYES,
a.
will b
c q
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It is now definitely decided that Pade-
rewski viii not visit the Pacific Coast this
season. He Is making too much actual
money In the East TO trust 10 experiments
1910 miles AWAY
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The Ole Olson Company. booked for The
Stoekwell during the week Of February 90,
has been winning a great many compli-
ments from the press on its overland trip
The reports are all 10 the effect that il is
one Of The merTiest and cleanest farce COM
panies seen en- route fer some time
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Tie appearance CT the Lilipuiiaas at The
Baldwin Thsater next Monday evening
plNmises 70 lie the event Of the season.
These LITTLE people made az emphatic bit on
their first appearance here two seasons ago,
and left such an impression that they are GER
tain 10 receive q Tousinz welcome en- Monday.
Their neV pisy. Candy, =" surpssses their
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siberia. !" Bartley CampbelPs picturesque

Siberia" BARLEY CampbelPs picturesque
drama, will be presented at the Stockwell
with a powerful cast. including several
specisities, on Monday evening next The
sDeeialtIes viii br seen during the action Of
The play in the palace scene 'Siberia" is
accented 10 be the great scenic production
Of the Stoekwei, and the only one since
the opening Of the theateT.