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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
THE ART OF WRITING.
PIato's Theory Concerning It's Weak
ening of Memory.

From the London Spectator.)
Plato asserted with truth that the in
vention of the art of writing had produced
one evil effect-it had immensely weak
ened human memory. What he would have
said today at the sight of file of a big
daily or a pocket memorandum We may
easily guess. Probably never was individ-
ual memory weaker than now. We
all note down our engagements. and we
know that there are so many encyclope
dias and works of reference that We need
not trouble to keep any fact in our mem
DRY. The well-informed man today is he
who knows where to go for his authori
ties not he who has all the knowledge at
especially in natural science, is so enOr-
nous that it would be impossible for any
one person to master it.
Holmes, in his Poet at the Breakfast
Table" in his humorous portrayal of the
"Scarabee," has provided an object lesson
in the ultra-s pecialism of our time. Man
kind at large may be master OF the wide
field of human knowledge but mankind as
an individual can never explore more than
corner of this huge domain. In this
sense Tennyson was right when ne said
is more and more" Two facts are, then,
obvious: First. Plato was right when he
said that human invention had weakened
the memory, and, secondly, the sphere of
modern knowledge could not have been
conquered and held by man without such
artificial contrivance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Chesapeake Beach.

There Is genuine surprise in store for
those who have not already taken the trip
to Chesapeake Beach, for 1t is something
of a novelty to find thoroughly organized
and well governed town or the Bay Shore
given up absolutely to amusement and
recreation. Almost every legitimate form
of pleasure is to DE found here, scattered
along the high bluffs and sandy shore OF
the bay with a broad stretch of nearly
twenty miles of water. A wide area of the
briny deep, gradually deepening and en-
tirely free from treacherous undertows and
the dangers of the ocean, forms an ideal
bathing ground. A large opsn air dancing
pavilion, built out over the water, offers
one of the most popular forms of pleasure
for young folks and Haley's Washington
Orchestra furnishes music every afternoon
and evening while band renders cor
cert numbers in the open air in front Of
the big Casino. The scenic railway, with
its exciting chutes and darkened tunnels.
and the galloping steeds of the carrouse!
invite others to these popular forms Of
amusement.
Trains for the Beach today leave the
District line station. terminal Columbia
electric cars thlrty-five minutes ride from
Treasury, at 10 and II a. m. 2, 3, ., s. and
m, returning leave the Beach at Il,
500, $50. s, Q, and 10 p. N. Chair cars at
tached 10 all trains.
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view of the stage as those in front. An
additional exit has been provided at the
right of the auditorium and a new gallery
ticket office put in at the corner OF C
Street. More than fifteen hundred electric
lights have been installed, including a
new electric sign. which will be placed
at the top of the theatre, 20x2S feet in
size An automatic sign in colored lights,
representing a waving American flag. Will
be shown from the corner of the theatre
nearest the Avenue. In the new decora-
tons OF the Bijou the prevailing tints
are pink, blue, and gold. The lobby has
been enlarged and decorated and the stage
equipment overhauled.
The opening attraction at the Bijou will
be The Queen of the Orient" a new
burlesque organization, said to rank with
the best. This style of entertainment will
prevail at the Bjou during the season.
Popular prices will obtain and a matinee
will be given every day.
The Palm Garden.
Manager johnson, of the Palm Garden,
announces a new and attractive bill for
this week. The comedy portion of the bill
is chiefly provided by the sketch team,
Fox and Allen, with their skit, THE Flat
Upstairs" Alice Leslie, serio and come
dienne; Nizaros, the aerial acrobat, and
Margie Lestner, the child artist, are among
the other features. The programme will
close with the latest of the moving picture
devices. the American venetograph. Pic
lures illustrating current events will be
shown with exactness OF portraiture. The
attendance at the Palm Garden last week
was large.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
GOSSIP OF THE THEATRE.

Although Charles B. Hanford controls
more scenery for classic dramas than any
other actor in this country, he finds him
self obliged to secure new equipment for
his new political play, Private John AL
lem which he exploits this fall. Mr. Han
ford does not contemplate any abandon
ment of the tragic muse. but in this cam
paign year OF 1860 he shares the belief of
Senator Hanna and other contemporaries
in public life, that there is going to be
a great deal of money in politics.
Mr.. Hanford on being questioned as to
whether the title of his new play for the
coming season, Private John Allen was
in anywise associated with the real John
Allen of Tupelo, whose genial gifts as a
raconteur have made him SO famous
through the country and so popular among
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
EXCURSIONS.
The Great Diving Horses.

The celebrated diving horses, King and
Queen, will positively make their last ap-
pearance at River View today, making two
dives one at p. m. and the other at s
p. m. An average of over 5000 persons
from this city have seen them dive each
day at River View. Yesterday was chill
dren's day, and on each trip OF the Pentz
full load of the little folks. with their
mothers. cousins, and aunts. were taken
down. The horses made their dives from
the platform fifty feet above the water
into the tank twelve feet deep. much to
the delight of the children, and their
elders also. Today the steamer Pentz will
leave her wharf here at II a. m, 2:45 and
6:15 p. m, and the return trips will be
made at ], 5, 1880, and $50 p m. The
last boat down in the evening lands you
at the View in time to see the dive. There
will be no increase in the rate of fare,
rs cents for the round trip. No further
charge to see the horses will be made.
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At the request of a large number OF
patrons Capt E. s. Randall has determined
to have the steamer Pentz make two spe-
cial family trips to Colonial Beach on
Tuesday, August 2S, and Thursday. August
30. The Pentz is one of the fastest boats
on the river, and quick time to the Beach
will be made. The steamer will lay at the
wharf there for about five hours, giving
everyone a chance to go in bathing or
TO amuse themselves by going Grabbing
The River View orchestra will render con-
cert airs on the trip both going and re-
turning. The steamer will leave the wharf
here at a. m, and will reach home on the
return trip about 10 p. N. The fare for
the round trip is 80 cents, and stops will
be made at Alexandria
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Frederick Leighton and the Painter

(FTom the 81. James Gazctte)
During 4 holiday ranhle Sir Frederick Leighton
came across a little roadside inn, the sgnbOard
Of which was being somewhat coarsely painted by
a local artist For some little time Sir Frederick
watched the progress Of the painting, till the
rural artist, gancing down, remarked: at be a
foine day. masther." Leighton assented. adding
that a figure on the sgnboard out of proper
ton 'Whocr be it out?'' asked the aggrieved
artist; I'm thinkn yer've summer wrong iii yer
soigit" 'If you get of that ladder I'll put 1t
right for you" replied the II. A. odhumOredly.
"Eh boot can We paint?'' qucriei the other
doubtfully. Eye ken dinna want my work
spilled" cts all right; I've done little
painting in my time answered Leighton, as the
other clanibcred down the ladder. Then taking
the pallet he climbed up and commenced 10
paint and did not deSist until lie had completed
the signboard. "Er, boot tha's nae so bad was
the rural artists comment. 'Art is nae so pay
ing now; still, il ye like to do mair work fvr me,
III gle ye mair sller than ] do as rule"
Thanks replied Sir Frederick, drily. iy
name is Leighton" 'Nerra pleased 10 ken y,
MIR. Leighton" replied the man, ignorant OF what
the name meant my name Is Tam"
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of Prof Schroeder, enliven the day and
evening and a pleasing programme has
been arranged. Harmless amusements OF
all kinds to please both the old and young
will be in active operation. Table d'hote
dinner is served on the arrival of the
steamer. Steamer Charles Manchester will
leave for Marshall Hall today at II a. m,
2:30 and $50 p. m, returning will leave
the Hall at /, 5. and 9 o'clock p. IN. On
week days the Manchester makes trips to
Marshall Hall ut 10 a m. 80 p. NJ. and
$50 D. IN. Indian Head trips are run every
evening at $50 p. m. except Sundays and
tournament day, Wednesday, August %.
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his associates in Congress, replied: We'll.
not exactly" Both are good strong men
of character; both are fine speakers; both
are in politics, John Allen in the play is
elected Senator and John Allen of Missis-
sippi, it is said, hopes to be.
Sarah Cowell lie Moyne, Otis Skinner
and Eleanor Robson are rehearsing Brown
ings poetic play, I'm a Balcony" which
they will present at a special performance
at Wallacks in October. Both Mrs. LIE
Moyne and Mr. Skinner must prepare for
their stellar tours before that date. the
former in The Greatest Thing ip the
World" and the latter in Prince Otto"
while Miss Robson will appear again as
Bonita Candy in Arizona" so they sre
beginning early In order to give ample
time for the preparation Of one OF the
most difficult as well as beautiful of
Browning's dramas. Homer Emmers is
painting special scenery, while costumes
of the proper period are being prepared
for the production, which will be complete
In every detail.
Liebler g. Co. have received three acts
of Israel ZangwilPs latest novel, THE
Mantle Of Elijah" Readers OF the story,
now running as a serial in 'Harper's Mag
azine," may Imagine what powerful play
II will make. The same Arm has secured
from William ELL the rights TO produce
his romantic play, entitled THE Loves OF
David Garrick."
The orders, ribbons, and crosses which
James ONeiil wears as the Count OF Monte
Cristo are OF historical value. Some of
them were used by Charles Fechter during
his Monte Cristo" regime. Others were
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Ii Would Not Hurt Him.

man who looked the typical tramp came
into drug store on Main Street yesterday. He
was unshaven, ragged, and with that air OF UNI
certainty that trHm\ have. The drug clerk
thought he was after a hand out, either OF cash
or medicine, but such was not the case. The
man wanted 10 buy. He held out a bottle to
the CLERK and announced his desire for . cents
worth Of fluid extract OF sarsaparlla. The clerk
took the bottle, and was about to MI H. when ne
Noticed II was full Of egg Shells broken fine.
.sShau | rinse it on. frst?" he asked.
Never mind" said the man. 1T don't mat
ter I'm gettn 1t for the boss.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Arlington and Mount Vernon.

AS has been the custom all along the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway Company will reduce the regular
fare for the round trip to Arlington to-
day. Trains leave the station at Thirteen
andahalf Street and Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. about every thirty minutes for Airing
ton. Trains also leave the station every
hour from 10 a. IN. to p. m, for Mount
Vernon. Round trip tickets to Mount
Vernon, which permit stopping off at Alex
andria and at the National Cemetery, are
sold at reduced rates. Arlington is a
never-failing source of interest here.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
Colonial Beach,

These hot days make one long for cool
breeze, without the exertion of raising 1t
yourself with n fan. The way to find II is
10 take trip to Colonial Beach On the
steamer Harry Randall today leaving here
at 8 a. m stop will be made at Alex
andria, but after leaving there no further
stop will be made until the Beach is
reached There ample time viii be given
to enjoy the fine salt water bathing, to
go grabbing or fishing, or to visit friends
who may be spending the summer there.
The steamer will reach home on her re-
turn trip about 10 D. IN.
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can be found on the river and the crab
ping is also excellent. The steamer will
leave this morning at Q a. m. and Alex
andria at $3.50 a. m No further stop will
De made until the Point is reached. The
start for home will be made at p m
and she will reach the wharf here at 10
p. m. Dinner can he had at the HotsI
Belleyiew at city prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Prof, Brinkley's econ MINISTRIES will be
heard in two concerts at Wildwood today
one at 4 and another at o'clock p. m.
Coon songs plantation melodies, cake
walk, specillties. AMI buck and wing Gances
make up an attractive programme Wild
wood may be reached by through cars on
the Ninth Street line, which run without
change TO the beautiful resort.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
The Biiou Theatre.

The Bijou Theatre. which will he onanaa
for the season on Monday afternoon. Sem
TENDER 3, has been renovated and en-
oelilshed, G. a. Wegefarth. who has as
sumed the management of the playhouse
ior term of twenty years. has brought
X up to the standard of a modern theatre.
one of the improvements is the change
IN the seating arrangements on the man
hc0r. An even grade has been established
and the rear seats now afford As good
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
The Passing of the Kansas Sundo,ver
lE.nrn the Atchi.nn Glnhel

Conditions arc changing so rapidly that Kan7as
is no longer entitled to the name OF the Sun
flower State" These cheerful weeds used 10 make
the prarie road, and creek sides mass Of vel
low but they have scattered and moved on oe
fore the army of farmers with pillow and hoe.
They may be seen in small groups as if to gain
strength by cingng together, but they are no
longer numerous and defiant There was nothing
the matter with the sunhower but it took up
room needed for a less ornamental cabbage or
potato, and had 20 go.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Chapel Point Md, is one OF the pref
test and at the same time one Of the
coolest of the river resorts. and no more
enjoyable way can be found to spend a
hot Sunday than by trip on the hand
some propeller steamer to this popular re-
sort. The salt water bathing is as fine as
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Spend Sunday on the green lawns of
Marshall Hall and enjoy a day OF rest and
recreation. Sunday is the most popular
day of the week at this well-known resort.
The full band concerts, under the direction
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

elephant. Other features are THE Lady
ana the Lobster. and From the Tender
ION to Toxic" two burlesques written by
George Totten Smith. The oIio includes
Lillian Washburn. dainty Flo Jansen
Mignani family Topack and Steel the
three Nudos. Barrett and Learned and
twenty others. The Corbett-McCoy fight
On Ihnrsdav will be reported by rounds
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

sent TO Mr.. O'Neil by some American
friends visiting the Paris Exposition. In
the party were several antiquarians ard
experts in heraldry, who made diligent
search of the old shops for insignia worn
by famous men. Thus on the lapel of Mr..
ONeills black silk dress coat, worn by
him in the fourth act, will be seen SOU
venirs Of Napoleon. Gambltta, Dumas,
Hugo. Theirs, and other Celeb ated French
men. TIL -,,..,er bu.kles On his shoes were
once worn b. Marshall Bernadotte at the
court ball at Versailles.
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pear himself in his latest success, Sag
Harbor," under the management OF Lieb-
Ter G. Co. Sag Harbor" is scheduled to
open Hammerstein's new Theatre Repub-
lie, New York, early in September.
James Jay Brady. the general agent Of
the Ringing Brothers circus, will be the
business manager for Joseph Brooks in
advance of Maclyn Arbuckle.
George Osborne. who was engaged to
play Simonides in Ben Hur," has been
forced to retire from the cast through
temporary illness. Emmett Corrigan, vino
played Ilderim and later Ben Hur last
season. has been engaged to play Simoui
des.
Frank Mckee has made another wise
selection for the cast that will support
Mary Mannering In Janice Meredith"
He has engaged Vivian Bernard for the
negro character "Sukey." Miss Bernard
has made several hits in negro roles and
has originated many such parts in pro-
auctions in New York during the past ten
years.
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James A. Herne will this season stand
sponsor for three plays, having repur-
chased shore Acres" from the Miner es-
tate. and again sending out Hearts of
Oak Mr.. Hearne is now directing re-
hearsals of these companies, but will APP
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

Charles F. Towle will be the business
manager of THE Rogers Brothers in
Central Park the coming season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26
THE THEATRICAL SEASON
Many Novel%IAs for the Patrons of
the Stage,
PInyhouscs Renovated and bright
eued by Painters and Frescocrs-A
New Firm of Managers Appears Re
fore the Washington PubIic-Host
of FootIight Favorites to Come.

Patrons of the stage in Washington have
before them a season rich in attractions
The glittering pageant which will pass in
review before the Washington public dur
ing the season which is about to open will
include many of the footlight features that
are old and popular, and many. perhaps
many more. that are new, but destined to
become popular.
Local managers during the summer that
IS closing have busted themselves in
searching for and booking things TO please.
They say that their efforts in this direc-
tion have succeeded, and that the coming
season in the matter of the merit of music,
the worth OF plays and the cleverness OF
vaudeville will excel all the seasons that
are gone.
Each of the Washington theatres has
been renovated and several OF them have
been beautiied. Much money in this di-
rection has been spent.
The Academy of Music has come under
the control of new firm of theatrical
managers and hereafter viii be known as
Hashim's Academy of Music. The mem
bers OF the firm are n. Hashim, Albert
Hashim. and Alexander Hashim. Although
the Hashims were little known in theatri-
cal circles G year ago, within twelve
months they have earned repute for en-
terprise in the field of vaudeville. 1hey
have already obtained control OF four pop
ular playhouses and have established
themselves with many patrons as purvey-
ors of novel vaudeville. Hashim Brothers
took possession of the Grand Opera House
at Philadelphia last September and al
though among theatrical people that house
was known as "a dead one" it has been
successfully conducted. Its great seating
capacity of 1920 is more frequently taxed
than not. 1t is said that during last sea-
son the Hashims never had losing week.
The patronage was built up by the pro-
duction of clean shows by artists.
Since acquiring control of the Philadel-
phia Grand this firm has taken the Park
Theatre in Philadelphia and Roster &
Balls Music Hall at New York, the latter
probably being the most famous vaudeville
house in the country.
High-class vaudeville will hold the
boards at the Academy and it is promised
that the same character of performances
which established the firm at Philadelphia
Will be produced here.
OF the Messrs. Hashim, y. Hashim, the
eldest. is located in New York as the gen.
eral manager OF the firms enterprises.
From his Office at Roster & Bial's he di-
reefs the ether shows and manages in a
general way the other houses.
Albert A. Hashim is the proprietor Of
the business and makes his headquarters
in Philadelphia. in which city he man
ages the Grand and Park theatres. Alex
ander. the youngest member of the firm,
will manage the Academy Of Music in this
city. He is sanguine that Washingtonians
will respond quickly to the character of
vaudeville which it is his purpose to
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
AnaeOstia Items,

The flow of water in the Anacostia Sec
ton was cut off from o'clock Monday
night until o'clock yesterday morning
caused by the work Of tapping the water
main in Minnesota avenue, Anacostia, for
the purpose of running pipes from the
main to the pumping station now being
constructed by the District at the corner Of
Minnesota avenue and 18th street. The
work was successfully performed. The
progress being made on the pumping sta
ton is rapid, and it is stated that 1t will be
in operation by the LIST of September.
Miss Linda Leapley Of Monroe street,
Anacostia Is in Portsmouth, Va, where
she will remain two weeks as the guest Of
relatives
Mr. Thomas Leonard of Jefferson street,
Anacostia has returned from a trip to
Pittsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torney and children, Mr..
George w. King and daughter. Miss Eva
King; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor and
Miss Bessie Pyles were among number
who left Anacosta this morning for a stay
of several weeks at Arundel-on-the-B Bay.
Mrs. r. A. Pyles and children of Monroe
street, Anacostia, are spending the summer
at Eagles Mere, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal Items Gathered
I'm the West End.


A collision occurred at 32d street between
street and Dumbarton avenue about
o clock this morning between one of the
large Metropolitan cars and a sand wagon
belonging to w. B. Lord. One of the mules
attached to the wagon was injured and the
car was damaged.
There was a tie-up at 32d and streets
on both the Tenleytown and Metropolitan
roads about IL o'clock last night, due to
an accident to a car hauling the fiat gon-
dola cars. Fully an hour was consumed
in righting things. The car with the fiat
cars aboard came down the Tenleytown
road and switched west at P street, and
while on the curve the rear trucks jumped
the track, causing a partial wreck.
William Brooks, colored, whose age was
given as twenty-five, created considerable
excitement Monday afternoon in the sec
ton known as Frog Island" He had a
revolver and was chasing James Green
and others through and around house,
but the arrival Of Policeman VIII Hess
checked his enthusiasm. and charges OF
carrying concealed weapons and OF as
saulting James Green were placed against
his name. In the Police Court subsequent
ly a penalty of $50 fine or four months In
Jail in default was imposed in each case.
Samuel A. Sheetz who boards at 1885 M
street. was the victim of a robbery few
days ago, his loss amounting to $40. The
police were notified and yesterday Noble
Harris. colored domestic we'll known to
the police, was arrested and charged with
the theft. The money was not recovered.
Capt. Theodore F. Perry of 1922 35th
street, has gone to Atlantic City for few
days of rest and recreation.
G. NJ. Sotheron has gone to Flint Hill,
Rappahannock county, Va, where his son
is i'll of typhoid fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-22
Fire Causes Loss of $3.50.

An alarm was turned in yesterday after
neon for fire in the store house of g. w.
Robinson, junk dealer, in the rear of ST.
and Sli Sd street southwest. The dense
smoke which arose made 1t difficult for the
firemen to get at the fire, and the flames
soon spread to the house of Thornton
Johnson, No. s12 Sd street. Somebody in
the big crowd of spectators started a rumor
that there We're children in the burning
house. and this caused excitement. On ac-
count OF the big crowd that followed the
engines 10 the fire the police reserves of
the fourth precinct had all they could do to
keep the street clear in order that the ire
men might work without Interference.
The damage to the three structures and
contents amounted to about $3.50. The build :.
ings are owned by Michael Leahy and are
fully insured.