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The evening times., 1899-06-17
THINGS THEATRICAL.
N.tional-..rhe Rixal..n

The cheers Of the classes and the waving
of school colors were prominent in the
presentation last evening of Sheridan's 8
classic comedy THE Rivals at the New
National Theatre. by the combined dra-
matte clubs Of the Eastern, Central, and
Western High Schools. The entertainment
was for the benefit OF the cadet encamp-
ment fund and while the audience was not
large. doubtless goodly sum was netted
this worthy enterprise.
In the first place. 1t is unnecessary to
state that no amateur organization can
successfully undertake the reading Of
The Rivals" after SO many Of the greatest
actors Of the world have found their ca
pabilities lacking. Those appearing TO best
advantage last night were Wallace WOrs-
ley and Laura Eichelberger. who imper
scnated Bob Acres and Mrs. Malaprop.
Others in the cast were William Hutchin-
son. Douglas Wright, Ernest Slayer, Will
liam Middleton. Chester Graham, Harry
kleinschmidt. Mabel Espey, and Crissie
Thompson. The play was well staged and
excellently dressed. this last feature being
the equal Of most professional companies.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
SENTENCED FOR HORSE THEFT
Williams Claims That the Animal
Was Compulsory Gift.

Williams Claims That the Animal
Was Compulsory Gift.
Robert Williams was arraigned before
Judge Scott this morning charged with
stealing 4 horse from Arthur Meredith.
Williams story of the theft caused a
great deal of amusement in court. The
man said he was beating carpets on a va
cant lot near the corner of Florida Ave-
nue. and North Capitol Street when he
was approached by white man who
asked him if he wanted a horse The man
insisted on Williams taking the horse,
and to prevent any quarrel Williams con-
sented to take the animal.
DO you feel well this morning." Dis
trict Attorney Mullowny asked the defend
ant when he had concluded his remarkable
story. Yes. sir Williams replied.
Well, / don't think you should Mr..
Mullowny added" after telling the judge
such story as that"
Well. SIR the defendant said. in an
explanatory manner. 1.-The man promised to
give me a receipt when ! took the horse,
but | haven't got it yet
Thirty dollars or ninety days. was the
comment Of the court. The next time
bring your receipt with you. although it
appears to me to be strange proceeding
for a man to give you horse for moth
ing and then give you receipt for it.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Open Late Tonight.
S. KANN SONS ( CO.
9th and Market Space.
CITY BREVITIES.

The following residents Of Washington have
been granted pensions: War with Spain--Orgi
na,--George Parker. Soldiers Home. $50. Wild
ows-Eliza l.. Smoot. sl2; Harriet II. Elliott, S17
Chief Joseph Paris, of the Fire Department
received letter from Guide Bros, the florists
this morning thanking him and his department
for saving their building from destruction by
fire few days ago.
The local Federation of Labor and d. A. GO
X. of l., have appointed committees TO act in
conjunction concerning the Labor Day excursion
down the river. The committee is composed OF
the following members: J. Boardman, r. "
Williams John o'Neil, L. c. Struch, and John
Miles, Of the Federation of Labor. ard j. F.
Doyle, Caldwell, W. +. Carr, T. p. O'Dea, and
q. ". Enrich. from ID. A.. c. They will meet
tomorrow morning 10 appoint the different com
mittecs necessary TO make the affair success
The evening times., 1899-06-17
The Dewey Benefit.

fair-sized and enthusiastic audience
attended the testimonial performance for
the Dewey Home Fund at the Grand Opera
House last evening, and applauded each
number with a spirit worthy of the cause.
The programme was carried out as pre-
pared, with the exception of the address
of Father Stafford, who sent word that he
was prevented from attending by urgent
business. In addition to selections by the
Marine Band and the ladies' orchestra,
scenes were given by the vitagraph. Vo-
cal selections were rendered by l.. II.
Ascherfeld, W. II. Conley, Miss Mae Rog-
ers, Miss Mary Helen Howe, and large
mixed chorus under the direction OF Mr..
Percy Foster. A. Josephine Wyantt read
an appropriate selection, and the Parques
did some difficult bicycle tricks, taking too
long in their work, however. Little Marie
Howe made quite a hit with her clever
dancing. The great credit for the success
OF the testimonial is due to J. Edwin
Browne, whose efforts for the past two
weeks have been devoted entirely 10 the
preparation of the entertainment.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
NAVY YARD IMPROVEMENTS.
The Department Preparing Plans for
&2.OOO.OOO Worth of Work.

The Bureau Of Yards and Docks, Navy
Department, will shortly give out contracts
for work that will cost about s.. 2.000, 600
Plans for various projects at the different
yards and stations are now being made
and in some instances bids have been So
licited.
buildings at the Brooklyn yard. a paint
storehouse at Port Royal naval station.
an artesian well at the League Island yard,
a pattern shop, quay wall and extern
sive pavement at the Brooklyn yard,
pavements at the Norfolk navy yard, an
apartment house at Mare Island navy yard
to take the place of dwellings destroyed by
an earthquake. extensive pavement at the
Mare Island navy yard, and large slip
at the Boston navy yard.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
HIS PISTOL FAILED TO SHOOT
George Gardner Under Arrest for a
Vicious Assault.

George Gardner Under Arrest for a
Vicious Assault.
George Gardner. colored, made a serious
assault on two men and. but for a me-
chanical defect in his revolver, would prob
ably have committed murder. on C Street
between Ninth and Tenth Streets north
west. last night. Gardner has a bad repu-
tation, the police say and for a long time
conducted place of questionable character
in Jackson City. Last night he met Frank
]. White and Dan Tenomly in saloon
on Pennsylvania Avenue and they had
some words. When the men left the sal
Don Gardner followed them around on C
Street and the quarrel continued.
Gardner attacked White first. knocking
him down, and then he drew his revolver
and pointed it at Tenomly. He pulled the
trigger twice, but the hammer failed to
strike the cartridge in the right place and
the weapon did not discharge.
Policeman Sullivan came up at this time
and placed Gardner under arrest. The pris-
oner was taken to the stationhouse where
he was deprived of the revolver.
The weapon was found to be loaded in
every chamber and of a large calibre.
Gardner was brought to the Police Court
this morning and demanded a jury trial.
He was placed under 500 bond to appear
for hearing.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
COURT OF CLAIMS REMOVAL.
Fall Term VIII BE Opened in the Old
COrcOran Gallery.

Quite force Of men are now engaged in
packing the records and papers Of the
into the new quarters in the old Corcoran
Art Gallery building. 1t was said this
morning that the court will be in the new
quarters by the end of the month. When
the court meets in October for the fall
term it will find everything in readiness
to resume business.
The court has occupied the first floor of
the building opposite the Treasury De-
partment on Pennsylvania Avenue for
twenty years
The evening times., 1899-06-17
A UNIQUE EPIsTLE.
An Old SOldieF Complains to the
Civil Service Com nm issiOn.


OF course the heads of the departments
of the Government receive now and then
crank letters, and the Civil Service Com
mission is no exception TO the rule. FIRE.
quently the Commissioners receive letters
that are curosities, but none surpasses
the one that came through the mails the
other day. 1t is clear that the author Of
the letter has been buncoed by one of the
concerns that advertise to secure Gov
eminent positions through the examination
system. The epistle follows:
San Francisco. June l. 1sJ9.
United States Civil Service Commissioners:
Gentleinen--li is three years and seven months
since YOU knowingly. willfuy, and mdliciously
opened a correspondence with me for the Pur-
pose Of defTauding me out of my money, and pre-
venting an old soldier from earning his bread.
In doing this YOU used trickeTy, falsehood, and
fraud You used the United States mail and
United States official documents for tins pur-
pose. You, gentlemen, sent me chasing siad-
Ow. Now, | want YOU TO produce the substance
Il cost me twelve dollars and a half t. MI out
the offcial papers YOU maliciously sent me. with
written instructions TO fill them and return at
once. You sent them back to me. saying II was
too late. You knew il too late At the time
you first sent them, as both OF your comnunica-
tions bear the same date. Now. gentlemen, you
have prevented from applying for or get
ting employment under the Government since
the 9TH day of December, 1885, by reason of your
official threat, in your official document. as
your papers will be cancelled. Now. gentle
men, ] am in need of shoes and clothing, and
| want my money. Three years and six months
pay. at sixty dollars per month, makes twenty
five hundred and twenty dollars. added TO twelve
dollars and a half that your H-o-n-0-T-a-b-l-e
Commission buncoed me out of, make total Of
twenty-five hundred and thfiy-two dollars and a
half. You will please remit the amount to me
at once, and | Will. continue to hold your Com
mission responsible for my salary Of sixty dol
lars per month long yoI hold that threat
over me: As your papers will be cancelled.
am very respectfully your fellow-citizen.
p. S.-You have received four registered let
tiers from l Will not register this one
The above is literal copy of the letter
which is regarded as the most original and
unique ever received by the Commission.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
MRS. RICHARDSON'S FUNERAL.
Obsequies Attended by Many Friends
of the Deceased.


Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Charlotte A. Richardson, widow of
C. F. E. Richardson. well-known Wash
ingtonian, who died in St. Louis Tues
day afternoon of apoplexy, and whose body
reached here yesterday, were held this
morning at 10 O'Clock at the family resi-
dence, 11O6 L Street northwest. The serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. DR.. Rad
cliffe, pastor of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, with which the de-
ceased had been identified all her life.
Many sympathetic friends assembled at
the residence and followed the funeral cor
tege to Oak Hill Cemetery, where inter-
ment was made.
Mrs Richardson was visiting sister at
the time Of her death. and the news Of
her demise was shock to her family anu
friends in Washington, who expected her to
return to the city in a short time. Five
children survive her, DR.. C. ". Richard
son, Mason Richardson. Mrs. Dubois, and
two unmarried daughters.
The evening times., 1899-06-17

To young man who stood smoking cigar
ON n downtown corner the other day there ap-
preached the elderly and impertinent reformer OF
immemorial legend. -,
..IIow many cigars a day do You smoker
asked the self-licensed medder in other peoples ,
affairs.
..Three" responded the youth, as patiently as
he could.
Then the inquisition continued. 'How much
do you pay for them?'
..Ten cents each," confessed the Young man.
ssDon't you know, SIR continued the sage.
chat II you would that money, by the
time you as old as am you would own that
big building on the cornerg
s.Do you own it?'' enquired the smoker.
"No," replied the old man.
sTWell, I do" said the young man.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Glen Echo-Hungarinn Boys, Band.

y novelty for the summer resorts is the
Hungarian Boys Band. which begins
weeks engagement al Glen Echo tomor-
row. This organization has appeared in
several OF the other American cities before
this present tour and has been accorded
high place In musical circles II is under
the direction of Nicholas Schilzonyi. and
the programme promised includes both
classic and popular selections by the best
known composers OF Europe and America
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Thousands Are Delighted With the
Attractions Mt Chevy Chaae Lake

"Faryland~ well describes beautiful Chevy
Chase Lake, as night comes on, and the thou
sands Of multi-colored electric lights Gimme,
over the water and the wooded Island" and the
soft strains of Prof. Donch's band float on the
evening breezes. On Sunday evening the huge
red cross which excited so much admiration last
week will again be produced, and there will bt
sacred concerts by the band, with solos on tn.
lake in moving boats. The additional features
for next week have not yet been decided on, bu,
something novel and pleasing is assured.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
For the Dewey Home.

Contributions to the Dewey Home Fund
have been somewhat larger for the week
ending today than for the several previous
weeks The donations during the past
week amounted to about $1,000. Contri-
buttons received today amounted to $3.50.
making total to date Of q, sol.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
The Allender Case Continued.

The case against Charles H. Allender,
cashier of the Dime Savings Bank, who
was arrested yesterday charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses, was
continued until Wednesday in Police
Court this morning. The defendant was
placed under 81, 900 bond.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Robert r.. Levi. to Sing,

Robert E. Lewis, the young Washington
barytone, will sing Bartlett's THE Day
is Ended" tomorrow morning in Concordia
Lutheran Church. Mr.. Lewis though quite
young, has a powerful voice.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Care of Abxent Soldiers Families.

Care of Abxent SOldiers' Families.
The War Department is disposed to do
all it can for the convenience Of the fami-
lies of the officers and soldiers who are alb
sent from the country on military duty.
1t has been arranged that the families Of
enlisted men, as well as Of commissioned
officers, shall. during the absence abroad
Of the heads Of the families, be permitted
to buy for their use. at contract prices.
reasonable quantities Of fuel and subsist-
ence stores from the proper supply depart
ments at military posts. This will be q
great relief to those thus favored. A sys-
tenn may also be established by which the
enlisted men Of the army can allot their
pay or a portion Of it to relatives at homo.
The evening times., 1899-06-17

being on the mountain side and bounded
on the other side by the sluggish Lehigh
River The farm of 100 acres affords am
pie returns from the soil to supply the Ie-
public with vegetables, grain. ard fruit.
One large building is now used as dor
mitory and hotel. while the various
branches of the government are housed in
a nearby lodge.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Prise for a w..hipxton Man

Dewitt C. Croissant. Of this city, men,
ber Of the senior class at Princeton this
year was awarded the only prize in Eng
lish literature.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Ice Cream sent ON Sunday,

Your favorite Aavors-prepared in most deli
cious style-and delivered in ample time for SUM-
day dinner. Send your order today. C. B.
Woodbury., 426 9th st.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
-ch. The Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Comical Fantasia. "A stag Party SoI,

COEical Fantasia, "A Stag Party .......... Sunsl
synopsis: The clock strikes l2-C Coufu~ed hilar-
ity-I a. IN. usheTs in I'VE Won't Co Home" in
minor key-The thin grows sentimental
Basso profundo sings some low notes-All begin
to sing at once and divers melodies-A thought
of Aud Lang Syne''-Daylight brings warn
ing Of the time to 20 home-one by one they go
their separate ways 10 rousing haohanalian
chorus-The greeting, Hush. Hush. Don't Wake
the Baby
Patriotic tar Spanyled Banner" ...... Kew
The evening times., 1899-06-17

At both services Mr.. Silas Sheetz, of st.
Matthews choir, will substitute for Mr..
Frank Rebstock. who is temporarily alb
sent from the city. At vespers Mrs. jose
phne Esputa-Daly will render the 20
Salutaris.'
Mr.. William Waldecker, organist and d.
rector.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
S. Kall, Sons & Co..
Always the best of everything
for The least money
The Busy Corner
Open Late Tonight.

Our four-hour specials are on again
they go well with our Saturday night pa
irons. We always lessen the prices on
every item advertise. Good things for
an evenings round of pleasure at the busi-
est store in Washington.
u TO 10 nc
& to 10
Colgates Shaving Soap sticks or AC
6 to 10 INC
Imported Briliantine Hair Tonic. ~
6 TO 10 &c
Dr. Raub's Egg White Soap. ...........J
to 10
Fancy braid Hats and Shortback inc
Sailors-were soc and Sl............I ~
to 10
Fancy. all-sik ribbon with draw &C
strings. for rufiiing and dress trimming. y
q to 10
1i-inch Colored Border Fringed Lin DC
en- Napkins. =
to 10
r. u
fast selvage. ........................ Va
6 To 10 1OC
1880 Fringed Linen Bureau Scarfs. IL
& to 10 o0C
Large size Cocoa Door Mats IL
6 an9, to 1om oo.1i,x ,z.tn., Stair o,,.,o,, sc
Il IN 10
Large size White Crochet Bed lQc
to 10
Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtains. 3QC
per pair; worth 65c. 5c..................o ~
To 10
Ladies Satin Stock Collars, in Red, &C
Blue, and Maize. ......................J
To 10 oIC
A job in well-made Curling Irons. L2
6 to 10
Imported Kid Curriers'. which sell AC
Tor SC Observation-Disclosures
to 10
Shell Combs and Hair Pins, which QC
Sell for loc Observation-Disclosures
10 III
Fancy Frilled Hose Supporters. in 01C
variety OF pretty colOrs Il
6 to 10
Oval Tea Trays. Pinch; neatly ia 7C
pancd and decorated ..................i
& to 10
Oval Wash Boilers. made with SnC
heavy copper bottoms ..........-.....JI
Il 10 10
m5Ss Rst''n Furniture Rea'ers' strongly 7c
10 10
i-quart size Watering Cans; extra 11C
heavy tin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
& to IG-
,,lrs First quality extra thin Table Tum- 2c
piers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Z
& to 10
Carlsbad China Plates, assorted sizes nc
ana decorations NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
& to 10
An odd lot of Mems Summer Tn 1sC
derwear, shirts and drawers .. 10
& to 10
Peerless bTalu Iticaie SnlrtS, D0{
made with two separate collars ...... ~
& 10 10
Ladies' Lawn Shirt Waists, all col 00C
ors and sizes Observation-Disclosures. u
q 10 10
Lightweight Crash skirts, made 0sC
with deep hem NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
& to 10
Ladies Fine Madras Shirt Waists, 60C
made with tucks and inserting ...... VI
6 to 10
children's Fine Null Trimmed QSC
1eghorn Hats, assorted colors ..... JO
& to 10 oec
Infants Muslin Long Slips ....... IL
6 to 10
An assorted lot of Ladies' Chem AOC
Use, Gowns, and Skirts .............. ~
You'll find sufficient quantities of all
The evening times., 1899-06-17
The Music mt ST. Mary's.

The choir of St. Mary's Church. Fifth
Street northwest, between G and H Streets.
The evening times., 1899-06-17
MARINE BAND CONCERT.
PrOEra ammc to He Delivered ON the
White Lot This Evening.

Following is the programme for the Ma
rine Band concert on the White Lot this
evening beginning at $50 O'Clock:
The evening times., 1899-06-17

High Mass at 1890 a. m.-
"Asperges Me. Domino .............A. kollros
MASS III E-Idl
Ofertory: Ave Nerum (alto solo) A. Adam
Niiss Margaret Eichhorn.)
The evening times., 1899-06-17
The Washington Loan Office,
LEA PA. AVE. n. w,

r. Warren johnson, Manager, for seventeen
years with H. 4. Fulton. Advances made on
Personal Property Of all kinds. Correspondence
solicited. An expert will call il desired Gold.
Silver. and Diamond. bought and sold Business
strictly confidential. ap4-3nos
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Grand fantasia. ..Tannhauser

kplsi.des. 'Ihe EmpefoT|> KevlcW ...... .EiIenherg
synopsis: The Parade torns-The Cavalry Band
is heard in the disiancc-The ARTILLERY Band re-
plies from the opposite quar;CT-The Field Music
takes up the line Of march-The infantry joins in
The hands pass amid applause from The spec
tators-An join and play in unison the parade
is dismissed.
March. The Trans-Mssissippi Exposition
The evening times., 1899-06-17
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

Trua, but he carries the Air
- Cushion Irus all over the United
W StatcA Men. women. and childrn
wear and Ike them. Tts Air Cushion Pad holds
With comfort; nothing else will Consulate
and two weeks trial free. Once, parlorA witt
ing and consultation rooms on the same eooE.
Catalogues free. THE RORICK AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY. ls2A 1t. NV. I'd aosr.
fel23mos
The evening times., 1899-06-17

The above is literal copy Of the letter
which is regarded as the most original and
unique ever received by the Commission.
The evening times., 1899-06-17

Nesper seTNlce At r. H.
Psalms: Domino Ad Adjuvandum. DiNit
Il,
The evening times., 1899-06-17

(Tenor solo and chorus.)
Laudate Dominum .....................G .Gregorian
The evening times., 1899-06-17

p S-You have received four registered let
tiers from me. l viii not register this one.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-31
DOWAGER FEARS
FOREIGN POWERS
Tran nSlatiOn of Her Ap-
peal to Japan.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. 30.-Mail
advices brought by the steamer EN-
press of China contain a rough trans
lation of the letter recently sent by the
Empress Dowager of China to the
Emperor of Japan on the proposed alli-
ance between the two countries.
The letter thanked his good cousin
for his good wishes. The writer was in
great difficulties, European powers
We're pressing for a portion of the en-
pire. England, France, Germany and
last of all Italy had presented demands,
and the Empress did not know what to
do to satisfy these greedy dogs. Eng
land was the worst of all, for she had
not disguised her longings for the
Yang-tse Valley and had even set on
Italy to claim Fuhkien. But she had
done more, she had attempted to frus-
trate the Empress relations with Rus
sia. Such indignities were insuffer-
able, and she had therefore addressed
herself to her good friend the Emperor
of Japan for succOr in her distress.
The greatest danger in the future was
the advance of England. England has
lately, contrary to her orders, annexed
a portion of Kwang-Tung, and is now
proceeding to lay her plans in Kiang
wan. Ihe Empress had given orders
to her viceroys to resist the encroach-
ment Of this most dangerous enemy,
but they had stated that for want of
ships they were unable to act and that
even with the return of the Peyang
fleet England would be in a position of
superiority. She therefore appealed
confidently to her very good friend and
neighbor to assist her.
Promises of subsidies, of appointing
japanese to command the fleet and
armies of freedom of trade to Japanese
ships and merchants accompanied this
epistle, and finally Japan was invited
to enter into an alliance, offensive and
defensive, to get rid of these danger
Gus enemies.