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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

flowing with them. The added seriousness
OF the situation. the undoubted gravity Ct
it, served to increase in astonishing fash on
the tales of possible danger to Shanghai.
Men gave voice to the most curious rep >rts
without stopping to consider thsir abb
surdity. One man grsvely tod me that the
guns of the arsenal were believed 10 BE-
trained upon the settlements, as the fo--
eign concessions are called. II seemed
not to have occurred to anyone to go over
TO the arsenal and find out if that were tn
fact The Chinese were said to hive
brought 1900 special troops inSo The srs nal
ready for the attack on the foreigners.
Business WIS at standstill
The one yellow journal OF Shanghai has
been having a fine time with all this chance
TO distinguish itself. But there is a diff
ferent sort .of Government in Shanghai 20
that which obtains in the real home of the
yellow Journal. and the British Consul sent
for the editor of the Shanghai paper and
told him either to submit everything in
tended for publication TO him for approval
or shut up shop altogether so that the tone
Of the paper altered materially.
There is genuine reason for apprehension
on the part of Shanghai, where Hongkong
has very little. Shanghai is situated very
awkwardly if it should come to a fight
with the Chinese. The forts at Woosung,
below it. and the arsenal with its guns,
just opposite the concessions, are in posi-
ton TO leave very little if they once open.
up And just now there is practically no
force in Shanghai to oppose either. The
little Castine is lying in the river near
the arsenal but her boilers are undergoing
repairs, so that literally she is not able
to get out of her own way. The British
cruiser Undaunted is lying near the Woo
sung forts. but Shanghai would feel much
better and safer If the Oregon we're with
her. In the city itself there are perhaps
thousand men who could be depended.upon
TO turn out and give an account of them
selevs in case of a fight. No power is in
position to send any help in time to do
any good if the emergency comes, and after
all is said and done Shanghai is really
resting on the belief that whatever hap
pens in the north the Chinese will not
modest her.
One element of the situation out here is
refreshing to the American who has been
accustomed for so long TO hear the Amer
lean consular service decried on all hands
and particularly By Britishers. Now that
the storm has broken. the average Brit
Usher here is shouting that he has seen it
all along and that for months he has been
calling the attention of the officials to the
fact that it was coming. But the stupid
officials. who never were of any use what
ever. have steadily refused TO believe the
alarmist talk. and now the emergency has
come and Great Britain is almost totally
unprepared to meet 1t. On the other hand
say the men who talk thus the American
Consuls have taken the reasonable view all
along. and now events have proved their
wisdom.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS AND EXCURSIONS.
Chase's New Grand.

Mr.. b. =. Chase has renamed his theatre,
and heneeforth the old Grand Opera House.
which last season was called the New Grand viii
be known Chase's New Grand. Mr.. Chase at
first rathtr reluctant TO alter the name Of
the house, as he considered that the success Of
the house last gas had made its lame rs Each
Of a trade mark as the term polite vaudeville"
Mr.. Chase has stamped his enterprises with the
trade mark of his Individuality. and ,reaiter not
only the Washington house will bear his name.
but the new house in Baltimore will be known
az "thass's Lyceum."
Some idea of the many improvements 10 the
house can he obtained, taking the entrance arch
an index. Here three hundred electric lights
have been added TO the previously brilliant dis
play Of ncandescont bulbs. and with the showing
Of the novel and effective transpareneies. the li-
mination il expected to be the most dazzling
electrical display that has ever been seen IN tbs
city. There will he bat two reading lines formed
by the electric letters. straight across thc top
Of the entrance win appear "Chase's New
Grand" while following the contour OF the
curved arch will be the words, Polite Naude-
villc''
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

Manager johnson promises an excellent bin fol
vaudeville patrons during the coming week.
Emma earns, the girl with the baritone voice, i
featured in the bill as an artist who can sing
negro melodies with fine effect. She has scored a
great success in New York, where she has been
for two months past. NJ. Yolkyra, French
: crohat and equilibrist, is put forward as an
entertainer, who performs some sensational and
hair raising feats. The Golden trio, a local
team will be seen in a black-face sketch. en-
bracing uproarious situations and laugh pro-
Queer throughout, The clever vocalsts aud
dancers, M.Bride and Goodrich, in pleasing
turn, are sure to please while VI. Cadieux. direct
from Hammer STEMS Victoria Theatre, will startle
the timid with daring tricks on the bounding
wire These new people open at the Palm Gar
den this afternoon in Sunday vaudeville concert
and Continue throughout the week. So far the
season tss been a good one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
THE EVOLUTION OF MAN.
Nothing in 1t to Distress the Present
Generation

Fron the New orleans Times Democrat:
"If we agree that man has developed
from lower types" said a local college
professor, chatting with some fellow-club
members the other night, ''it is>all nom
sense to assume that he has reached the
top notch of evolution. He will keep right
on, adapting himself to conditions, and
what he will look like in coming ages is a
fascinating bit Of speculation. 1t is rea-
sonable to suppose. for instance. that he
will have no hair, no nails and no teeth.
He won't need any of them, and colse-
quently they Will disappear under the IN
exors.Iaa law OF disuse.h A good head
thatcn was an important thing for the
aborigine. but il is CT no special value to
civilized beings, and even now badness
is visibly on the increase The same IS
true as to nails. They were great help
to our ancestors in scratching for roots
and climbing trees, but at present they
benefit nobody but the manicures. and they
are unquestionably becoming smaller.
AS far as teeth are concerned, it is
highly improbable that the coming man
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Rrondwny Girls nurIesauers.

The broadway Glrls''sare billed to appear st tao
Lyceum Theatre for one week, commencing WITH
regular matinee tomorrow. The bill Is divided
into three parts the first being musical bur.e'ta
entitled 'Atirthful Misbaps.' 1t tells OF toe
troubles of a couple who try to run detective
agency. The management assert that the skit IS
gleeful bit OF gayety, Astounding in clever lines
and comic situations Then comes the clio. with
Miss Ruth Everett, the twentieth century maid.
Allen and Allen, grote-que acrobatic comedians;
Clark and EmnIons pair of sketch artists, whose
fort is the portrayal of rural characters; Helen
Russell and Minnie Richards. high-grade serio-
comics; Powers and Hyde, negro delineators, cake
walkers ard buck dancers; Gross and Leptiei,
rapid conversationalist comedians, and George H.
Turner, monoiogue artist and parody singer The
concluding portion OF the bill is a burlcsque
called king Walla-Walla." The scene is laid
in the Tower Of London, and deals, in buriesque
way, with the stirring times of the Roundheads.
Between each number in the olio there will be
given series Of vivid living pictures by artists
models
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Aug. 11.-Alexan-
dria has no summer theatre. but MAYORS
Hill--so named for a family that moved
away from there long ago and became
notable in Washington-has one. There,
last night young gentleman who prac-
tees ventriloquism and otherwise enter
IL ms the neighborhood at what they call
the Mooney Circus" undertook TO allow
colored boy painted as an Indian to throw
knives over his shoulder. He had taken
the precaution 10 put board down his
back but when d knife was thrown II
struck neither over his shoulder nor on the
board, but penetrated the shoulder itself
and in an instant the stage became a pool
OF gore. The lad stood the wound man
fully. DR. Jones was sent for. Meanwhile
the mother and sisters OF the young man
tainted When Dr. Jones came he found
the wound not to be serious one and
stopped the flow OF blood, but the young
man Will not be in condition to go on with
the theatrical business for some time to
come.
On the excursion Of the Alexandria Light
Infantry yesterday there were several
matches for prizes. Major Jesse B. Lee,
Lieut.. J. S. Robinson. and Lieut.. w. E.
Brown, all of the Washington Light In
ldLAtE. were tue NdPb- Il.
King won the medal for target shooting
and Lambert E. Sullivan won the medal for
drill. Captain King having declined his
medal. 1t was awarded to Lloyd E. Splttle.
who made Is points. Later in the evening
Harry Arnold won the medal for dancing.
George HOLIDAY died this morning at his
home on oronocO Street, near Pitt Street
He was Republican leader in the Second
war
Greek fruit dealer named Constinti
noplis. OF this place, lost-hls poekotbook
containing s165 In Washington yesterday.
Intelligence has been received here of
the death at Harrisonbure OF Rev. ]. Hoff-
man Waugh, for many years pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South in this
city.
Another count of the people OF Alexsn-
dria having been made by r. T. Cook, late
clerk of the gas. and r. III. Latham, late
superintendent of the gas, It has been as
certained that the total population of Alex
andria is over $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Marshall Hall.

spend today at Marshall Hall, where cool river
breezes always blow and shades is to be found
in abundance Prof Schroeder and his band will
play all day and evening Innocent amusements
10 suit both the old and Young can be found in
all parts oi the grounds Table d'hote dinner is
served in the dining room on arrival OF the boat
The steamer Charles Manchester will leave for
Marshall Hall today at II a. m, go, aud G;3J
y. m. returning lrsye the Hall at l. ;, and 0
o'clock y. M Returning, leave the Hall at l.
3, and o'clock p. m. Indian Head trips are run
every evening az $50 O'Clock except Sunday
August Is, and Tournament Day, August %
Week day TRIMS are made 10 Marshall Hall at 10
a. m, go and $3.50 p. m. Parties spending the
Clr at the Hall can avail themselves OF the trip
II Indian Head without extra cost.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
CAUSE OF MALLoY's DEATH.
Coroncr's Jury to Make an Tnvesti-
CATION Tomorrow.

An inquest viii be held at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning TO determine The re-
sponsibility for the death of Michael j.
MaIloy, former superintendent of the Me-
tropolitsn branch OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. who died at the Emergency
Hospital early Friday morning from in
juries sustained last Monday afternoon
in the carshed Of the depot, corner of New
Jersey Avenue and c Street northwest
The jury 10 make the enquiry was sworn
in yesterday. The remains of Malloy were
last night shipped to Psrkersburg, w. Va,
the former home OF the deceased, for
burial. Acting Coroner Glazebrook will
preside al the inquest tomorrow
Shortly after the death of Malloy the
remains were removed from the hospital
to Lees undertaking establishment, 322
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. There
they were embalmed and viewed by the
Acting Coroner and jury. Malloy lately
resided in Baltimore, was thirty-eight
years old, and unmarried. While in this
city, where he spent much time, he stop
ped at 50 ID Street northwest.
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will put anything except concentrated food
extracts into his stomach, and, having no
occasion TO masticate, his grinders viii
disappear. His powers OF vision, think,
will improve. / know there is a tendency
the ether way at present, but that is due
TO temporary conditions. A century hence
there Will be=a0 such things as badly
lighted schoolrooms or badly printed books
and the nearsighted child will be a rarity.
Then, too, believe there Will be less
reading for him, and he can save his eyes
for other purposes. His legs, | dare say,
will shrink good deal, for he will do lit
tie or no walking. and his fingers will
probably grow to at least twice their pres
ent length. His
'' Hold on, professor exclaimed one OF
his listeners, that's a horrible monster
you are describing toothless. bench
legged, How long before we will come to
such pass? Not for several million
years. replied the professor. calmly;
but beauty, my dear sir, is a purely rel
alive term. Take my word for it, the
people of the coming race would regard
you as a singuIarly revolving freak
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Tournament at River View.

The tournament at River Yiea is the event Of
the season al that pleasant resort, and is attend
ed not only by the people of Washington and A.
exandria, but by hundreds nom the reighboring
counties in Maryland and Virginia. The four
tcenth annual tournament and bali takes place
at the View ON Wednesday next Already thirty
knights, among whom are the most skilliul
riders in Maryland and Virginia. have entered
the lists, and Will compete for the privilege OF
naming the Queen Of Love and Beauty and her
attendant maids. The riding will begin at .
O'Clock sharp, and the officers will be: Chief
Marshal. Edward \. Shea, Beltsyilie, Md. /;
aides, George W. Ferguson, Nirgna; Harry
Crosicr. Maryland; Alonzo Kirby. Maryland. ora
tor Of the day, Hon. Robertson White, Maryland;
orator OF the evening, II. Il. Nasruder, Upper
Marlboro, Md; judges, Dr. George Stewart, Theo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Glen Echo Park.

Those clever cork-iaced comedians. singers,
acrohats, and other specialists who compose the
Burnt Cork Club will have possession of the stage
at Glen Echo Park. The programme promises
to be full OF amusement and entertainment. The
minstrel first part will he a concert repiete with
coon and other songs, concluding with a sketch,
Uncle Henry's Gas Social" The second part
will include the Dixie quartette, Harry Hills as
"a econ from Memphis;" Milton NJ. Clark, the
whistler; Howard ard Leigh in an eccentric CON
torion act and the electric trio, who viii render
in illustrated form popular songs. The other at
fractions remain as usual, including Haley
Washington Band Two programmes have been
arranged for the concerts today, at and P. IN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Her first ride in the "Autobu..v

(From the Chicago Times Iierad.)
An old lady who had come in from the
country on the Northwestern Railroad
stepped into one of the horseless carriages
that are now run from the Wells Street
station to the shopping district. She ap-
preached the carriage from the rear, and
didn't notice when she got in that there
were no horses hitched to the thing Her
whole attention was being paid to the
runner" in the blue uniform who stood
on the sidewalk looking for passengers.
How much do you charger she asked.
Five cents" he said. Take you right
over to State and Madison. Going right
away. Step in. Room for just one more.
The old lady settled back comfortsby in
the easy seat to which she had been as
signed, and a moment later the carriage
was humping along over paving stones.
dciging in and out among trucks, sliding
sidewise in slippery car tracks. and grazing
elevated railroad pillars. A row OF men
sat on the cross seat In front of the lady,
shutting out the view ahead. so she sat
with her hands in her lap. and rode con-
tentedly along. At the corner OF Madison
and Dearborn Streets several passengers
got off and then for the first time the lady
from the country had chance to look ont
In front. She saw the operator pull a nick
el5plated lever; then she glanced over the
dashboard. There was a look of mingled
alarm and wonder on her features.
What's happened to the horses?" she
exclaimed
There amt any horses" said hoy who
was hanging on the steps behind.
The old lady stood up just as the man
in charge of the automobile rang his gong
and started ahead.
'.HoI stopl" she cried Let me out! I
won't ride in this thing! Stop it! Stop it!
Help!"
Madam" said one of the passengers.
there's no reason to be alarmed. It's per-
fectly safe. We Are
mol" she replied. Il wouldn't have got
in here for a hundred dollars il I'd have
knew what it was! Let me pasti"
The carriage had stopped, and she be-
gan TO tramp on the feet of the other pas
sengers in her hurry to get out
Were almost there-only half block
farther" some one said. you better stay
in
81 wouldn't stay in If It was only half a
:vot farther" she declared, as she scram-
bIed down the steps. Then she stood on
the sidewalk, watched the automobile
move on through the crowded street, put
her hand over her heart and said;
my, That's the narrowest escape l
ever had. And me with all that money in
my pocket to pay pas insurance, tool
Heurich's MaeTzen, Senate. and Lager arc the
best beers bfewed in the United states. Phone
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

These hot days make one long 10 get away
from town, even for tyenty-four hours, mo the
country where the cool breeze blows No more
pleasant way to spend hot Sunday can be
found than trip on the river to Colonial Beach
ON the steamer Harry Randall. The breeze ON
the water is delightful Today the steamer will
leave her wharf here at a. m. and Alexandra
half hour later. Good bathing, Grabbing, fishing,
etc. can be found al The beach. The steamer will
return home by 10 p. m. and tickets for the
round min are bat 20 cents,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

= The Sunday concert by the River View orches-
ira, under Prof Chris Arth, IT,, as leader, have
proven very attractive and viii be repeated again
today. Prof. Arth has arranged an entirely new
programme of sacred music which will be render
ed in the afternoon and evening the hotel
porch The chute and all the other attractions
Of the View will also be ready to give pleasure.
Those who wish to spend pleasant day should
not fail to visit the View, where cool breeze can
be found and hundreds OF shade trees cover the
wide grounds The steamer Pontz will leave her
wharf at IL i. m, 2:i5 and 6:l5 p. m
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Mount Vernon and AIexandrin.

One Of the best opportunities ior visitors in the
city to see Mount Vernon is presented by the
trains Of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway. The route lies along the banks
of the historic Potomac, and the trains run
through the estate once owned by General Wash
ington. Round trip tickets to Mount Vernon,
which permit stopping off at Alexandria and the
beautiful national cemetery, are sold at reduced
rates. Electric trains leave the station Thirteen
sud-a-lla!f Street ard Pennsylvania Avenue. every
boar from 10 3. m. to p. m for Mount Vernon,
and every forty-fvc minutes for Arlington As
usual. reduced rate tickets win be sold tomorrow
TO Arlington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

dore D. Middleton. Wallace Pyles James f. s.
Bryan, Thomas H. Lsyons, Robert ". Elliott,
William ID. Barry. William II. Palmer; commit
tee OF arrangements, Willard Thorn, John II.
Clageft, J. VI. kendrick, esq At. night the coro-
nation ceremonies and ball will take place in the
Pavilion, and dancing viii be kept up all night.
To accommodate the throng the steamer Pentz
will make four trips. leaving here at 10 a. m.
2:I5, T. and Gas p. m. The last Trip homeward
win be at 1880 p.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Chautnuqua Beach.

The SECOND excursion Of the Maple Fishing Club
to Chau,5qua Beach will take place Thursday,
August l6 The grabbing at this resort is now
said to be excellent, and the cool breezes from
the bav make the pastime delightful. Refresh
lnents can be had at city prices, and good meals
are served at the hotel. Plenty OF lInuscments
arc rroYided for children and Young people.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

Don't open a door with AK; use a key Don't
open your bowels with mereural pill poison; u.s.
Cascarets Candy Cathsrtie! Druggists, les,
Die hQc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

Heurich's Senate Is the best table beverage
brewed Of malt and hops. Phone 6si, Arlington
Bottling Co, for case
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
lOc Cambria,

Cambria. which sells reg UxO
ularly at l0c yard-subject
to slight imperfections. such as wee
pin holes here and there tevery 10
yards or so)-but that doesn't hurt
them a particle-instead of Ice yard.
57-Sc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Muslin Undergar-
ments, UAA

lace trimmed; styles of Corset Cow
ers; lace and embroidery trimmed and
lace trimmed Chemise and Short skirts.
All well made. thoroughly dependable
qualities, worth a~sreat deal more.
Choice, 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

Heureh's Maerzen. Senate. and Lager arc the
best beers brewed in the United States. Phone
e3I, Arlington pottliug Co., for case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
39c Black Goods

Imperial or Surah Serges-guaranteed
dust and waterproof-at % cents a
yard. OF splendid wearing quality
fine texture and splendid raven black.
These are staple black goods. and it is
rarely possible to otfes them under
price We've come into possession of
these ten pieces under Unusual condi-
tions-that's why we ca: name this
low price, 25c. T.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

dots. trimmed with two bias rows of
white bands and band also around bot
tom; Plain Irish Linens. fine White
English Piaues, in narrow and wide
vale; Navy Blue and Black Ducks
and fine imported Covert Skirts. in all
colors. Every skirt in the lot is
crisply fresh and new. made up in the
most careful manner, and thoroughly
finished; correctly cut and guaranteed
perfect fitting. Skirts which were in
tended to retail as high as 81; choice,
sec.
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Ready-made Shirts

81 by so ready-made a.
Sheets. hand-torn and q u
ironed-a regular 35c
value-offered tomorrow for &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

S o
dvn o Y td m n rin ontratt The usual mid sum
"a dffeHntat o fair ra
o shopper o and value offerings
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
THE FIGARo'S LOGIC
It Sees a Great Plot Behind Americas
 Action

Paris April 2S.-The Figaro, referring to the reported intention of the United States to make a naval demonstration in the Med- ,terranean in connection with the indemnity claims, says:
 "It would be interesting to know if for eign power has the right to take executive measures against Turkey without previ- ous accord with the European powers which signed the treaty of Paris. If Russia has really advised Washington to use more moderation, sne has acted quite within her rights. But why Russia, rather than other pOwers? ,r I, :.
 The writer of the article, who believes he has solved this mystery, answers his own question in the following way:
 .'Great Britain has an exceptional inter est at present in keeping on good terms with the United States and in rendereing stfll closer friendship with her.
 .1f, contrary to expectations, President Mckinley should cause complications, Lon- don would not be sorry to make an abusive use of Russia's name"