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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
AFFAIRS OF 4HB DISTRICT
Proprietor Of New Grand Theatre
Desires Permit to Improve.
Wishes to Cut a Door Through Penn
syivanin Avenue Entrance Wall.
the Building Fireproof and Safe.
Engineer Commissioner Approves

P. B. Chase. proprietor of the New Grand
Theatre, recently made application to the
Commissioners for a permit to cut door
way from the lobby, entering from Penn
sylvania Avenue. into a proposed office in
the rear of the store room on the left Of
the entrance.
Mr.. Chase submits drawings of the lobby
showing the proposed doorway and states
that the Improvement which he desires to
make is to afford the theatre much-needed
Office room Mr.. Chase calls the attention
of the Commissioners to the fact that on
the right of the lobby there are double
doors of wood five feet ten inches by seven
feet three inches entering passage which
leads to the dining-room of the Hotel Re
gent, which dining room is adjacent to the
kitchens, boiler-room, etc. of the hotel,
Fer the purpose OF lessening danger from
fire Mr.. Chase proposes 10 place a fire
proof door connecting the lobby with the
office and to close the double wooden door
was entering The hotel by entirely remov-
Ing the same and permanently building up
the opening and making a solid wall Mr.
Chase states that if this plan is approved
by the Commissioners it viii remove a
large opening into a dangerous quarter and
substitute a smaller opening into prae-
tically safe room and with ire-proof
door Mr. Chase thinks that compliance
with his Wishes in the matter will not
only beneht him personally, but viii rem
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
der the theatre safer for the public 50 far

der the theatre safer for the public SO far
as the prevention Of fire is concerned
SnoWden Ashford, acting for the Inspec-
tor OF Buildings, in reporting upon the ap-
plication, stated that he had inspected the
premises and found that the applicant pro-
posed TO cut an opening for q door, three
feet wide, through the east wall Of the
lobby He stated that this door had been
cut without permit and bricked on orders
from his office Mr. Ashford states that
on the west side Of the lobby in a stud
partition there is dca ole door, six feet
wide, communicating through a nine-foot
passage or enclosed bridge about thirty or
thirty-five feet long with the Regent Ho-
tel. Continuing, Mr.. Ashford says:
Fire risks. in my opinion, viii be great
" reduced when the six-foot door on the
west side is closed, and the combustible
passage, connecting with the combustibIe
hotel is removed AS the west wall OF the
! lobby near the passage is OF studs covered
with corrugated iron. but not of construc-
ton suitable to stop or to retard a fire
from the hotel. would recommend the re-
moval Of the passage between the lobby
and the hotel. IN that event the door in
the east wall may be cut. and when pro-
tected by fire-proof aft omatically co ing
door the conditions for safety will be
greatly improved"
In transmitting his report to the Com
nlsslonefs capt. u. u. Cfafllard acting
Engineer Commissioner. said: THE door
way which it is proposed to cut in the wall
on the east side ef the lobby of the New
Grand Theatre is IN violation Of section
182 Of the Building Regulations, which reg
ulation was framed for the purpose of d.
minfshing danger from fires On the west
SIDE Of the lobby is a double door con-
nected by Dassageway of combustible
material with the Regent Hotel. This door
existed prior to the present regulation
prohibiting such openings in corridors to
theatres. and is. therefore. not affected
by section 1S2.
Mr.. Chase. the manager of the theatre.
agrees TO close this door and remove the
corridor prior to the opening of the thea
ire September 10, provided he is permitted
to open the door In the east wall. If this
purpose is complied with and the doorway
in the east wall is provided with a fire.
proof automatic closing door the danger
from fire will be very materially decreas-
ed, and. therefore. l recommend that. sub
ject TO the conditions enumerated, the ap-
plication be granted
1t is understood that the Commission
ers will aequiesce in the recommendations
of Captain Gaillard. and that the permit
will be issued.
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CHANGES IN THE POLICE FORCE.
Acting Lieutenant Jordan Made Gen
eraI Night Inspector.

! acting Lieutenant JORDAN tauS een-
eraI Night Inspector.
Major Sylvester today announced sew
eraI changes in the personnel of the police
force affecting the precincts and the de-
exception, in the nature of promoti ions.
They will go into effect on August 1(, if,
as is expected they are approved by the
Commissioners tomorrow.
The changes are as follows:
Acting Lieut. William w Jordan who
was recently promoted from a sergeancy. is
relieved from precinct duty and made a
night inspector. with general supervision
over the nine police precincts. He will
perform the duty now entrusted to acting
Sergeants Duvall and Robinson. who are
to be relieved.
Acting Sergeant Duvall will be promoted
ment of Acting Lieutenant Jordan and Act
ing Sergeant Robinson will be detailed in
charge of the patrol wagon at the House OF
Detention.
Detective John W. Gallaher, who for a
number of years has done duty at Head
quarters, will be made an acting sergeant
and detailed as Superintendent of the
House Of Detention. Detective Carl E.
Father who has been on probation at
Headquarters, will be promoted to be full
detective in place of Gallaher. Policeman
Benjamin f. Williams, Of the Ninth pre-
cinct who has been doing precinct detec-
tive work under Lieutenant Daley viii be
promoted to a position at Headquarters
on probation to fill the vacancy caused by
the promotion of Father.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
LEWIS GUILTY AGAIN.
Alleged Y. Nj. C. 4. Thief Convicted
Further Charges.

Alleged Y. vi. C. q. Thief Convicted
on Further Charges.
George B. Lewis who recently gained con-
siderable notoriety because of alleged per-
jury in qualifying as a juror in the Haupt-
man viii contest, and who last week was
sent to jail for the larceny of 81 from q
member of the Youne Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. was today brought into court to
answer two more charges of petit larceny.
The compliments appeared as William J
Mcmillan. who Alleged the theft of a pawn
ticket for a diamond ring valued at $500
and Ogden E. Edwards. Of the Y. NJ c. A
who alleged the larceny of underwear
valued at 81. The property was recovered
by Detective Parham. Lewis, when ar
ra!gned, admitted stealing the pawn ticket
and selling 1t for $40, but denied stealing
the underwear The evidence was against
the defendant. however; and Judge Taylor
imposed sentences for both offences
charged. For the larceny of the pawn
ticket the penalty was six months in jail
IN default of payment of a fine of $50 For
the larceny of the underwear fine Of S..
with the alternative Of fifteen days in jail.
was imposed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
a FINE FROG COLLECTION.
DIR, Griffin, of johns Hopkins, secur
Ing Reptiles in Jamaica.

BALTIMORE. Aug. DIR. Lawrence E.
Griffin. of the Johns Hopkins University,
will arrive in this city from Jamaica about
the last of September with choice col
lection Of bullfrogs, alligators. and iguanas
taken in that island.
Dr. Griffin has advertised in the island
newspapers for 200 live bul1frogs, as the
development of the eggs will be studied
by one IF the professors next winter The
development of the frog egg has usually
been one OF the studies prescribed by the
classes in minor biology, but the prospec-
tive investigation viii be much more COM
prehersive.
Most frogs deposit their spawn in masses
III water and the young emerge from the
egg in the shape of tadpoles. provided with
a tail and external gills, which disappear
with the growth of the permanent limbs
Fer watching its growth the egg is placed
In a little water in a watch glass and
placed under the microscope, and the in
teresting process of division which the
surafce undeTgoes is carefully acted. The
tadpole or Iarval stage, which comes next
is important Then the frog is essentially
fish, capable of existing only in water,
breathing through giiIs, and having. like a
fish, wo-chambered heart. The time re-
quired for Matching the frog from the egg
varies from four days to one month. When
the different stages Of the living frogs
have been carefully observed they are
killed aud microscopic sections made of
them for more thorough study.
DR.. Griffin, who received his degree last
spring, was appointed Bruce fellow at the
Johns Hopkins University TO follow orig
Nal research in animal morphoIogy in
Jamaica during the summer CasweIl
Grave. who held the fellowship last year.
will hold it again during the scholastic
year.
DR.. Griffin was very popular student
while at the university. and was noted for
his ability IN athletics. He was last year
the strongest man in the university ana
one of the best all-aFound athletes, cap
tanning the football team and playing on
the lacrosse team He IS also q musician,
apf last winter gang in two of Baltimore's
best .nct.'S
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
AS AMERICAN sEAMEN.
Porto Rican, Hawaiian, and Filipino
Sailors to Be Classified

The question of whether native sailors
Of Porto Rico and the Philippines are to
be cIassed as American seamen is causing
some worry. An enquiry has been received
at the State Department from the Consul
at Marseilles. who wants light on the sub
jest, as he has evidently had to deal with
natives of that class in the French port.
The enquiry was turned over to the Treas
ury officials for solution by the State De-
partment people. The former, however,
decline to give decision on such matter,
which they hold Is one involving judicial
opinion of the Attorney General It is
probable tina. the question viii be submit
ted to Attorney General Griggs
Should it be decided in the affirmative.
the native sailors Of Porto Rico and the
Philippines Will be entitled to the protec-
ton of American eonsuls in all parts of the
world, and could share in the annual ap-
preparation of $50, 600 for the relief of dis
tressed American seamen abroad They
could also have free access to the Marine
hospitals on the coasts OF this country a
ruling is awaited with much interest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
THE AIR-BRAKR Law IN EFFECT
Railways Entering the City Hayi
Fully GousSIEed.

|
Railways Entering the City Have
E'uHy CospIied.
The law passed byf the last Congress re-
curing automatic eeussers and airbrakes
on all railroad cars throughout the eoun-
try went into effect yesterday. and state
ments We're made by both the Baltimore
and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Off
Gals that their roads are hauling 40 cars
that are not fully equipped in compliance
with the law
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has, it
was stated. $4,000 cars fitted with the au-
tomato couplers and airbrakes, but there
are still about Loco cars scattered over
the country that have not been fitted Or
ders have been issued for these cars to be
taken at once to the shops and properly
htted- None Of them was in motion yes
terddy.
The Pennsylvania Railroad had posted at
It's reundhouses Sesterdey a card directing
that all cars not supplied with the ma
chinery provided by the law be sent to the
shops at once. The new law requires
enough airbrakes on every train to permit
the train to be stopped by braking on the
locomotive. The law applies only to
freight cars. 1t is thought that at least
100000 cars throughout the country have
been equipped with the automatic coupler,
and it is said before the end of the year
there will not be a freight car on any road
that Is not equipped
me term for equipping expired Tuesday
night, and it is said the main reason why
all cars are not now in shape is because
1t Was impossible for the owners to get all
the cars back from other roads.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has been the chief instrument in bringing
about this reform. which greatly lessons
danger TO railroad men Inspectors for the
commission are keeping a sharp watch on
ali the roads. and are ready to enforce the
penalty in cases of violation. None of the
railroad companies in the country has
asked for an extension of time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
LOSES BOTH HIS LEGS.
CoIOred Mnn Falls From n Freight
Train at ounntico.

Frank Thompson, colored. nineteen years
old. suffered the loss of both legs below
tn knee at the Emergency Hospital this
morning, as the result of a horrible acc:-
dent at Quantico at an early hour. Tfonp-
son was beating his way north from his
home in North Carolina on a freight train
At Quantico he attempted to move from
one car to another, and losing his hall
ance while crossing the bumpers, fell I'M
der both wheels.
Both legs were badly crushed ard man
gled, and when the injured man arrived at
the hospital, where ne was conveyed by
train hands, amputation was found to be
necessary. Thompson is now in a serious
condition, with only fair chance for re-
coyery.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
.PNHEE'S CELERY COMPOUND
Charged with systematic rneft.

Samuel Nall, twenty-five years cid. who
has been employed as driver for House & Herr
mann, Seventh Street merchants arrested to-
day by Detectives Weldon and Parham and Ser
geant Hartigan, charged with petit larceny. NalIy
has been searched for for several days, and learn
ing that he was wanted by the police his
way to No. station to surrender himself when
arrested. He wiz be held in custody pending
investigation, which, it is said, may develop a
more serious charge. 1t is alleged against Naliy
that he had been Systematically robbing his EN-
pioyers. He is said to have admitted stealing and
selling quantity Of oilcloth, bureau and a wash
stand. The property has not yet been recovered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
THE SMALLPOX AT NOME.
lieutenant Jarvis Telesraphs That
the Epidemic rs Under Control,

Lieutenant Jarvis. al Nome. was heard
from by the Treasury Department today
in a telegram dated Nome. July 20, indi-
eating that the smallpox epidemic there is
under control. Only three new cases had
appeared since the last report, which was
dated Nome, July 1a. lieutenant Jarvis
message came by boat to- Seattle and came
here as a night message dated Seattle
Aug. 1. There were two messages received
here but both bore the same date, ana
read as follows:
Only three new cases OF smallpox. Have
maintained the isolation of cases, and con
tinue 10 examine carefully all arrivals
Ask Departments approval"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
knights of Columbus Excursion

The Knights of Columbus will give an excursion
to Atlantic City. leaving Washington tomorrow
morning, at 7:45 o clock on special train over
the Pennsylvania Railroad. The annual reunion to
celebrate eIu6arkation day of Columbus from the
port of Palas. Spain. August g. 1892, will be held,
in Atlantic City tomorrow. The New Jersey mem
beers of the order have prepared an elaborate nro-
grannne fer the entertainment of the Washington
members and their ladies. The local arrange
ments have been in charge OF a committee Of
which VI. F. Hart is chairman, and it is expected
that about 800 members will take the trip
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
HOUSE PAINTERS MEET.
Thomas A. Brown to Represent tn,
National Association In London.

National Association In London.
There was a well attended meeting OF
the Master House Painters and Decora-
tors Association last night in their rooms
at the Warder Building. TO hear the report
Of Thomas a. Brown, the Washington rep
resentative on the Executive Board 7ghich
met in Buffalo, y. Y, July 8.
Mr. Brown reported that the Buffalo
painters had decided 10 pattern after
Washington at the convention to be held
in that city in February and have a manu-
factors exhibition in connection with the
convention. This feature was a decided
success at the convention held here last
February.
Mr.. Brown was elected to represent the
Master House Pain and Decorators of
America at the meeting OF the Master
House Painters and Decorators of England
to be held at London in October
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
The best Remedy for Stomach, and
Bowel Troubles

81 have been in the drug business for twenty
years and have sold most all of the proprietary
medicines OF any note Among the entire list
have found anything to equal ChamberlaiS's
Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy for ali
stomach and bowel troubles says o. ". Wake
field of Columbus Ca This remedy cured two
severe of cholera naorbus in my family. and
have recommended and sold hundreds of bottles
OF it to my customers to their entire satisfaction
1t affords a quick and sure cure in pleasant
form No family should be without it. l keep it
in my house at all times For sale by Henry
Evans. wholesale and retail. and all druggists
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
The sYItIcnfnc OF coIum,.ia nana

Justice Barnard this morning gave instructions to
the Marshals jury summoned in the matter of the
widening of Columbia Road and Sixteenth Street
lie ordered the members of the jury to proceed to
the locality and view the land which it is prop sea
to condemn and then secure all possible informa-
ton relating TO equitable benefits and damages to
the property owners along the lines of the widen
ing of the streets in question
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
burned by Coal oil Explosion.

Mary Clay, coioFed, of Eighteenth and streets
northeast, was slightly burned about the arms
by an explosion OF coal oil at her home about
> o'clock this morning The woman was using OIL
IN lighting fire IN q kitchen stove when the
explosion occurred, spluttering the burning oil IN
all directions. Policeman Quail was Attracted TO
the scene by the cries Of the woman and extin-
guished the blaze before serious damage was done.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Use Aliens FOot-Ease in Your Gloves

lady writes: Il shake Aliens Foot-Esse into
my gloves and rub little my hands, It saves
dainty toilet powder" We invite the attention
OF physicians and nurses to the absolute purity Of
Aliens Foot-Ease. DR. ". C. Abbott editor Of
the Chicago Clinic says: 'It is grand prep
aration; am using 1t constantly in nv practice
All drug and shoe stores sell it; CSC Sample sen.
FREE Address Allen S. oinsted lie Roy N Y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
LincoIn's Doctrine Repudiatea


Sffofh me lafayette, Md, Journal.)
When Mr.. Lincoln said nation cannot live
nall slave and half free he only applying to
the conditions OF his day principle which has
found utteranee upon the lips of the Statesmen
of all ages 1t is seifevident. 1t has remained
for the party which Lincoln belonged to nro
claim anew that G0pernment-the Government
of these United States-cannot be half subject
half free and still endure
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
John Smith Guilty of Theft

john Smith, colored. was convicted of petit
larceny by Judge Taylor in the Police Court this
morning, and fined $40 He was sent to jail in de-
fault OF payment
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Mr.. Cross Desires q Dfyorce

James ". Gross. Though his attorney. s d.
TFuiit today fled suit for divorce from his wife
Catherine J. Cross. the grounds of desertiop.
The parties were married in Alexandria Va Feb
ruary 6, 1873. and lived together till May, 1890
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Register DENTS YaeatIan

Louis A Dent, Register of Wills for the District
OF Columbia, with his family, is spending his
summer vacation IL the mountains of Virginia
MISS Bessie fost and Miss Madge Banes are also
with the party.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Marriage licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued today to Hartley
b. Ashley and Elizabeth H. Schrondner: George
Thomas and Martha Scott, both OF Anaeostia: Fred
A Cook and Clara '. Scott; James o. Bodice and
Theresa N. Gleason; William W Spriggs and Nel-
lie Dixon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
To visit Col. James carter.

Mr., \. Ernest Durphy. of the Southern Rail-
way, accompanied by his brother Mr.. Irwin Dur
ply, both well known citizens of Washington, left
here this morning on brief vacation 10 Prince
Edwards county Va. They viii pass portion of
the time with their uncle, Col. james Carter,
who owns large plantation in Prince Edwards
county.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Catarrh for Twenty Years and

Cured in "a Few Days.-Nothing too simple,
nothing too hard for DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder to give relief in an instant, Hon. George
James, Of Scranton, Pa, says: 7 have bet1
martyr 10 Catarrh for 20 years. constant hawking,
dropping in the throat and pain in the head, very
offensive breath | tried DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. The first application gave instant relief
After using few bottles ali these symptoms of
Catarrh left me- so cents. Sold by F. s. Will
ianls. Ninth and Streets: Fdmonds & Williams,
Third and Pennsylvania Ayenue.-1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
BieycIfsts to Meet Tonight

The regular meeting Of the Washington division
of the League of American Wheelmen Will be held
this evening at O'Clock at the Riggs House It
is stated that several important matters to be
taken up.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02

The Marine Band concert to be given this after
noon at the Marine Barracks, viii begin at 5:45
p NJ, under the direction OF Leader Saatelmann.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
hight Re Either

From the Baltimore American.)
Mr.. Foddershoek (reading)-Not soul slept in
Pecheeloo last night.
Mrs. Foddershock-Now, / Just wonder whether
that's q Chinee town or q seepin car.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Perfect system Cleaners.

Keep clean inside we'll as outside and you'll
be nearer godliness. Cascarets Candy Cathartic
cleanse and surify your body inside All drug
gists Ice, Csc Soc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Downtown Temperature
The Marine Hand Concert

The thermometer at Afleek's registered 1917 de.
erees at a. m, SO degrees at noon and s. degrees
/ al p. N.
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India Fs mine Relief Fund.

The following additional subscriptions to The
fund for the relief of the sufferers from the famine
in India have been received by the treasurer OF
the Committee of One Hundred:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
Lbe Guenina Citases
THURSDAY. AUGUST ?. 100.
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATIRE

talr tonight and Friday; warmer Friday: light
10 fresh uortheriy, shifting 10 southwestern winds
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THE 50 AN MnnN

iflilItf.tIuFt. 3 a. n. N
Temperature. T. neon. y
temperature, 1880 p
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02
IN qHE POLICE COURT
Tie Procession of Minor Criminals
Past Judge Scott.

Alleged Migrants Tell "A Plausible
story in Good style and Are Re-
icased-Another Man, Profane xor
the First Time ia Thirteen Years,
Observation-Disclosures ON "a Wharf.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-02

Sun rose 800 AN sun sets.....7:II Pm.
Noon RISES Neon s=ts...l0:24 p NJ
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s1.2S To Baltimore and Return Via

Saturday and Sunday, August and 5.