Evening star., 1901-02-27
SUNDAY PERFORMANCES.


Mr. Chase's Letter to the -COmmis-
sioners on the Subject.
A letter was received by the District
Commissioners today from Mr. P B. Chase,
the proprietor of Chase,s New Grand Thea
ter, relative to theatrical performances here
next Sunday evening. Mr.. Chase says that
last evening he learned that the Commits
sioners desired to see him today in COM
pany with Manager Joseph Luckett of the
Columbia Theater. He expressed regret.
however. that Baltimore engagement
would make it impossible to comply with
their desire.
If" wrote Mr.. Chase "the purpose of
the meeting was to discuss matters similar
to those reported in The Evening Star as
having been gone over with Mr.. Luckett
in reference to his proposed entertainment
next Sunday evening, then 1 am positively
not interested in the discussion, as 1t has
not been my intention, nor Is it my pur-
pose, nor will give a concert in any re-
spect different from those which have been
presented, assisted by soloists, by Mr.
Sousa, Mr.. Haley and others in this city
on numerous Sunday evenings without COM
and 1 certainly feel hurt and humiliated II
any one has even thought, intimated or
suggested that 1 would do otherwise, as
my friends, patrons and associates are
from the ranks of those who believe in and
respect the Sabbath. Hoping that this may
serve the purpose that personal visit
might, and having voiced my sentiments
upon this subject, beg to remain" &c.
Speaking of the matter today. Commits
sioner Ross, who has immediate charge of
the police department. and also of the de-
partnent which passes upon and grants
licenses, said that the Commissioners. in
their efforts to induce the local theatrical
managers to forego performances at their
houses next Sunday evening. are doing
what they have reason to believe is desired
by the great majority Of the citizens Of the
| District. What may be the personal views
of the Commissioners. added Mr. Ross, Is
| not the question at issue. they merely de-
string to secure such an observance OF the
| Sabbath they believe Is desired by the
great majority of the people of the Dis
| trict. But Mr.. Ross intimated that, If one
| or two managers should decline to agree to
! close their houses next Sunday, he would
| favor the withdrawal Of ths Commissioners
| request
| It is understood that the Commissioners
will have conference this afternoon with
! Mr.. Luckett and other managers upon the
| subject. OF course, there is no law under
| which the Commissioners could close the
| theaters next Sunday. but it is expected
| that meantime the joint resolution en-
powering them to terminate the licenses of
| the proprietors of theaters and like instftu-
tions whenever the proprietOrs fail to obey
| regulations made by the Commissioners for
the common decency will become law, and
| if 1t should. 1t is contended that the Com
| missiOners would. in that event. be author
| lied to revoke the license of any house Civ
|
| which violated a regulat ation relating to
! Sunday performances,
! Receiver Directed to Show Cause.
| In connection with the proceedings for
| the appointment Of a receiver instituted by
Annie A. Thomas against the Inter Ocean
| Building Company and others Justice
| Bradley In Equity Court No. 2 today d.
rected Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson, as receiver.
-
should not be directed to sell the Inter
Ocean building property. located on the
| west side Of 9th street between E and F
| streets.
The foregoing action was taken upon the
! filing Of petition by E. Quincy Smith. as
| surviving trustee, under a deed of trust on
| the property. Mr.. Smith asks the court
| to direct Mr.. Wilson to sell the property
and from the proceeds of the sale to pay
| to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company. the party secured by the
| deed of trust, certain money to which 1t
/ is entitled, and which, 1t is said, is now
| overdue