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The age-herald., 1902-05-01
GOV. JENNINGS WILL BE
 HERE AT THE BANQUET
Many Prominent Men Accept Invita- tions-Governor Jelks Urged
 to Attend.

Governor w. S. Jennings of Florida, a cousin of William Jennings Bryan, has accented an invitation to be present at the banquet Saturday night at the Hill man Hotel in honor of MT. Bryan. It is probable Governor Jelks will also accept the invitation to be present. A letter was written the Governor last night, urging hlm to be present.
 Several other prominent men have sig nified their intention of coming. Among them are Hon. F. A. Hood of Chattanoo- ga and Hon. c. M. Sherrod of Court land. A larger number will attend than at first expected, over 100 having accepted the invitations.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
BOY GRABS MONEY.
Was Attempting to Rob the Cash
 Drawer When Discovered.

Fletcher German, negro, aged 12 years, Is in the doll house." charged with attempting to steal handful of money from theecash drawer of the Fair store yesterday morning.
 The boy entered the store from the rear. and when discovered ran into the alley toward Nineteenth street. He was caught and turned over to Policeman Murphy and Deramus. He claims a ne- gro man forced him to attempt to steal the money. There was about s60 in the drawer.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
SHOT THROUGH THUMB.
While Wrestling for a Pistol w. R.
 Brown Is Accidentally Shot.

W. R. Brown was shot through the thumb of his right hand last night by Jim Brent, bartender at E. H. Rickman's saloon on South Twentieth street. The shooting is said to have been accidental. The two men were wrestling for posses sion of the pistol when 1t was fired.
 The bullet entered the base of the thumb and smashed the bone The physi- clans think the thumb will have to be amputated. He was carried to St. Vim cents Hospital in Gaudin & Loy's am- bulance.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
FIRE RECORD FOR APRIL.
Thlrty-three Fires, But Damage Was
 Insignificant.

The fire record for April shows nearly twice as many fires as in April of 1901, but the damage has been very small and most of the fires did not amount to any, thing.
 For the month there were 8 runs made by the department For April of last year there were IS, but the loss was heavier last year than this. Thirty-three Is considered a large number of fires for April
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
NOT FOR SALE.

My health having sufficiently improved will continue business as heretofore carry a full line of vehicles and harness manufacturing and repairing all kinds of vehicles. MT. E. D. Taylor will continue as manager. Asking and appreciating a continuance of patronage.
 61-3t c. F. DOUTHIT.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Sensational Statements in Con- necIion With Famous Jail
 OeIiVeyMad by Van Horn
BALL CLAIMS STATEMENTS ARE DEFAMATORY TO HIM
Statements Printed Simply as Coming From Van Horn, With No Desire to Do Mir. Ball an
 Injury.

On Tuesday, April 22, 1902, the Age Herald published in it's local columns a statement of one Van Horn concerning the escape of Frank Duncan and others from the Jefferson County jail, and on Wednesday, the following day, under the heading, "Rldicule Van Horns Bribery Statement" it published some comments upon the article of the day before.
 MT. Ball thinks that this paper has done him an injustice in publishing the statements of April 22 and 23, and has sent the Age-Herald a paper, which is as follows:
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer"

The Kentucky Horses have arrived-a acknowledged to be the best collection ever shown here. Call and see them. Ladies especially invited.
 FEES & SONS.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
osTEoPATHY. DIR. T. c. MORRIS,
OsteopathIst.
Iadv A sSiStauf.

Lady Assistant. Graduate under Dr. A. T. Still foundet of the Science, Kirksville. Mo) Rooms 502 and 504 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg. cor. 2d ave. and Fist. Birming. ham, Ala; take elevator on 2d ave. Examination at office free.
 Phone. Bell 199. Hours: to 12, 2 to . D m. Residence phone. Bell 2l2e. Literature furnished on application.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
BALLS STATEMENT.

Birmingham, Ala, April 26. 1902. To the Age-Herald Publishing Co.,, a
 Corporation, and E. W. Barrett. Bir-
 mingham, Ala:
 Gentlemen: You are hereby served with notice in writing that an article published in "The Age-Herald" of Tues day, April 22 1902, on page 5 thereof, headed "VanHorn Says Duncan Told Him Night Warden w. II. Ball Was so far as said article relates to w. II. Ball.
 You are further served with notice that the following specified parts of said state ment are false and defamarory:
 First-Duncan told him Night Warden w. H. Ball was paid 5000.
 Second-Night Warden W. H. Ball was paid 5000.
 Third-Frank Duncan said he had bribed Night Warden w. H. Ball to all low him to escape and that the amount of the bribe was 5000.
 Fourth-Frank Duncan had bribed Night Warden W. H. Ball allow him to escape, and that the amount of the bribe was 5000.
 Fifth-That on the night they escaped the cells were locked, and that while he did not see anyone unlock them, they must have been unlocked, as otherwise it would have been impossible for the men to have reached the corridor.
 Sixth-Ive got him fixed. I gave him $1OO0
 Seventh-The four men were found missing from jail one morning, and it has never been known exactly how they got out Of their cell, as the locks on them were sound.
 You are also served with notice that an article published in The Age-Herald of Wednesday, April 23, 1902, on page 5 thereof, contains false and defamatory statements insofar as they refer to w H Ball. The following are the specified parts that are false and defamatory:
 First-'The lock to Duncans cell was filed through, but this would not have al- lowed him his liberty, because the entire tier of cells was supposed to be locked also by a series of sliding bars, which were worked by a lever in the outside corridor The lever was found intact"
 Second-"In making their escape Sun day night this lever was unlocked and opened, thus allowing each individual cell door to be unlocked This lever must have been unlocked by some one who had access to the corridor. All the prisoners were locked up except two trusties, Lon nie Stewart and Andy Sumner, who had the run of the corridors"
 Third - Here are other inexplicable facts in the case. Duncan and the other conspirators must have received Inside aid. Who furnished it? They must have received money, files, saws, etc. Who fur nished them. They must have been aided by some one within the jail walls, or else how were the cells unlocked? Who did 1t? Sheriff Burgin may have worked these questions out to his own satisfac- tion, but he has never taken the public into his confidence" Truly.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
THE AcE.HERALp,s STATEMENT.

The Age-Herald at the time of said publication had no desire, nor has it any desire at this time, to do MT. Ball an in jury or injustice in any particular. It has not made any charge against MT. Ball. nor does 1t vouch for any charge made by any one else. And as MT. Ball Is of opinion that said articles published on the 22d and 23d of April, respectively, reflect upon and defame him, each and every statement contained in said article is hereby withdrawn and retracted, and both. MT. Ball and the public are assured thas The Age-Herald makes no charge against him, nor does 1t desire the public, by reason of said publications, to give credence to the statement made by Van Horn charging MT. Ball with miscon- duct; but, on the contrary. desires the public to accept the very high estimate placed upon him by his friends, and espe- cially that of former Sheriff OBrien un- der whom Mir. Ball served as warden for four years. viz, that his honesty is en- titled to be implicitly believed in.
 
 Alabama Brewing Go.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01

JERSEY MILK COWS At auction today at 4 D. m. Guaranteed as represented. J. M. Neill & Son, Morris Ave and 24th St.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01

Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer.'
The age-herald., 1902-05-01

It is said that the painters will also be shut out tomorrow. They have been get ting 27h cents an hour and their demand from May is for 35 cents and an eight hour day They are employed by master painters. who are sub-contractors. It was remarked at the master builders meet ing that the employing painters were as firm in declining to agree to the scale as the members of the builders association.
 There can be no hitch this month with the bricklayers as their year does not
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
Opening of the New Empire Theatre.

1.-The Bijou is dead; long live and pros
per the new Empire
This was the chant OF the attaches and
patrons of the Ninth Street Theatre,
which has so long been known to Wash
ington theatregoers as the Bijou, and
which yesterday afternoon swung open its
doors to a new policy and under new
name
Proprietor Wegefarth and Manager
Schlessinger have every reason to feel
perfectly content with their new sur
roundings. encouragement shone upon
them at both performances yesterday.
The house was crowded in the afternoon
and at night was packed with audiences.
among which were TO be seen many
ladies'.
The theatre looked bright and clean in
! its new dress, and there was everywhere
apparent a new atmosphere. a clean,
wholesome, and altogether congenial at
mosphere II was not smoky atmOS-
phere, and was all the better for it. Ev-
cry time that Mr.. Wegefarth looked in
at the doors and saw the gentler sex
occupying the orchestra chairs and boxes
his face lighted up in broad smile of
satisfaction and contentment. New fur
I
tributed to make the theatre a very at
tractive playhouse, and unless the signs
| apparent yesterday are untrue, the En-
pire has been launched upon a high wave
of popular success.
Manager Schlessinger was fortunate In
| securing as an opening attraction the
| Great Lafayette show. Upon its previous
! appearance at this house, earlier in the
| season, it played to a record breaking
l
! success this week Lafayette is one OF
the cleyerest performers in vaudeville, and
/ he is surrounded by a company of ex-
/ ceptional merit.
In addition the Empire stock company,
under the direction of Bert Leslie, has
| outdone itself this week. There are a
! number of new and pretty faces in the
! chorus, and the comedy element is novel
and entertaining. The title of the bur
! lesque is "A Happy Thought" and be-
! sides the comedy a number of popular
| songs are rendered by the favorite mem
| bers of the company.
The olio begins with a comedy turn by
| the eccentric duo, Charles and Hulda
| Barry, which was well received. Following
| them Lafayette is seen in number of
mystifying illusions. The yentriloquistic
! performance OF Ed Reynard was greeted
| with a great deal of applause at totn per-
formances, and deservedly. 1t is both
new and clever. Herbert's performing
! dogs are among the most remarkable
! trained CANNES oE the stage. Some of
| their feats are almost human.
Lafayette's piece de resistance is re-
served for the last. THE Lions Bride, -
| as il is called, is undoubtedly one of
| the most skillfully contrived and mystify-
! ing acts that has been presented in
! vaudeville. real live lion is used. 1t
/ must be seen to be thoroughly appreci-
| ated.
At the evening performance last night
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
HOLTZMAN MEMORIAL
CHAPEL DEDICATED
Cardinal Gibbons OfflciateS
at Ceremonies.
GIFT TO ST. VINCENT ASYLUM
Bishop Conaty and Other Distinguished
Catholic Clergymen Assist in the
Services-History of the Institution.

In the presence of the widow of the late
the Catholic clergy of this city. of the
sisters of st. Vincent's Asylum, its
orphans, inmates, and of invited guests
and friends. Cardinal Gibbons yesterday
morning dedicated the Hoffman Memorial
Chapel at the st. Vincent Orphan Asylum
at Edgewood.
The chapel is the gift of Mrs. Holtz-
man, in memory of her late husband
Blessed by the Cardinal.
Cardinal Gibbons performed the cere-
mony of blessing the building. being as
sisted by Bishop Conaty and the Rt. Rev.
DIR. Garrigan, of the Catholic University;
the Rev. DR.. Stafford, Father Dolan, and
Father Gaynor, of st. Patrick's Church;
the Rev. Father Dougherty. of st. Angus
tines Church; the Rev. Father Bart, OF
Anacostia, and Father Mark, chaplain of
the asylum.
The high mass which followed was cele-
| brated by the Rev. Father Dolan. of st.
| Patrick's Church, with Father Mark as
deacon; Father Gaynor, subdeacon; Father
Dougherty, master of ceremonies, and Mr..
William Shreve, assistant.
Mr.. Gumprecht, of st. Patrick's, pre-
sided at the organ, and Mrs. Fugitt, Miss
Grant, and Mr.. Thyson sang music appro-
pirate to the occasion.
Cardinal Expresses Qualification.
Cardinal Gibbons, before high mass.
made short address expressing his pro-
found astonishment and qualification In
regard to the magnificence OF the institu-
| tion, which, he said, he beheld for the first
time yesterday morning. Cardinal Glib
bons expressed his thanks to he board
which had charge OF the finances and in
voked Gods blessing on their future work.
At the conclusion he said:
Il have one word to say In thanks to
the lady who had been a benefactor to
this asylum. Mrs. Hoffman. l hope that
God will bless her. and trust that others
will follow her good work.
After the gospel the Rev. Dr.. Stafford
the president Of the asylum, accepted the
gift of Mrs. Hoffman. He spoke of the
| late Mr.. Holtzman's long connection with
| the asylum and of his devotion to the
orphans
DR.. Stafford said that Mr. Holtzman's s
career proved that honesty is the best
| policy; that the practice of all virtues was
| compatible with the best business success
and that 1t is a good thing to perpetuate
the memory and example of such men.
The chapel. he said. and the altar had
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
"The Masqueraders" at the Lafayette.

Except for a weak ending and moral
of small worth 1.-The Masqueraders, ="
which the Bellows company revived last
night, proves excessively entertaining as
a dramatic Offering. The piece is by Henry
Arthur Jones, the wellknown English
playwright. and in his present play the
author has made a free and bold use of
his pen, especially in the third act, where
the climax of the play occurs in the great
card scene in which Lord Skene and David
Remon cut the cards for possession of
Skenes wife and child. The scene is dar
ing in the extreme. but is also one of the
most intense, unusual and captally con-
ceived situations ever put into play.
White Whittlesey plays David Remon,
the astronomer and fanatic. If Remon
lived among civilized people OF today
some of his. relatives or kind friends
would no doubt see that he had proper
attention and was not allowed to do
himself any bodily injury. In play such
character might appeal to some people
as picturesque. but to the more sober
minded portion of an audience he is de-
cidedly impossible.
The best role in the play, FROM dra-
matte standpoint, is that of Lord Skene,
which is played by John T. Sullivan. 1t
will be remembered that Mr.. Sullivan
scored his greatest success of last season
in this part, and his work last night was
quite what his numerous admirers have
expected. He is the reckless young peer
in the first act, and from that time On
depicts Lord Skene's gradual depravity in
forceful and convincing manner, and
scored an unqualified success. Charles
Wyngate's Montague Lushington is
bright, breezy study, and Frederic Sulli-
van makes Edward Remon. the astron-
omer's brother, a very lovable young
chap. while Myron Leffingwell is suffi-
ciently foolish as the Hon. Percy Blanch-
flower to suit the requirements OF the
role.
AS Dulcie Lerondie, Lillian Lawrence
gives portrayal which certainly takes
rank among the best things she has done
this season, her emotional scenes being
particularly we'll done. Antoinette Walk
er is a fetching little Charley Wishanger,
and Katherine Clinton plays the role oil
Helen Lerondie in quiet. sympathetic
key.
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
"The Man From Mexico" at Chase's.

The Chase Musical Comedy Company
has returned to Washington for an en-
gagement of one week, with all the lead
ing members and an increase of numbers
In the ranks. The manner in which THE
Man From Mexico" is handled shows a
very marked Improvement in the work of
the entire company since they were last
seen here in Hoyt farces. and the per-
formances yesterday were marked with a
considerable degree of evenness and ease.
Otis Harlan had so much dignity, in addi-
tion TO his whitened locks, that he was
scarcely recognizable. True, there we're
occasional small lapses on his part into
the mannerisms of Hot Stun OF "A BLACK
Sheep" but the bibulous achievements OF
the Hoytian character as compared with
those of Benjamin FitZhugh in The Man
From Mexico" alone show that Mr.. Harlan
can entirely lay aside small bits that
have grown to be part and parcel OF his
humorous work. and give evidence OF a
capa ability to undertake more serious work
than has as yet been associated with
him.
Agnes Rose Lane, Florence Mcneil.
Agnes Scott, and Eva Burnham are at
tractive and fill their roles acceptably, as
do also Messrs. Andrada, Hart, Marble,
Hall, Bode, Dckerson, Early, and Little
Chip, who was transformed into minia-
ture German comedian, with prediction
for Juggling with the English language.
The scenic arrangements for the three
acts were as good as was possible, and
the costumes of the feminine portion oil
the company were pleasing.
There were several vaudeville numbers
introduced, one in he first act by Agnes
Scott and David Andrada. and another in
the second act by Mr.. Harlan and chorus.
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
Kernan's-"Cracker, Jacks"

Even without Harvey Parker, the
wrestler, as an added feature at Kernans
Lyceum this week, Manchester's Crack
jacks would be very strong attraction.
and with the little athlete thrown in it
is one of the best all-arOund burlesque
and vaudeville shows seen at this theatre
this season. A number of new features
have been added to the olio and the after
piece since the company's last visit. and
it is more than ever bright and entertain
ing.
Crowded houses enjoyed yesterday the
musical and comedy tumble. "On Board
the Mary Jane" and the more artistic
but no less brisk after-piece. Mature" !"
in both of which appear very attrac-
tive lot of girls and capable comedians.
Next to Lew Hawkins, who is always
a top-liner, and as great feature as ever,
the leading features of the olio are Brown,
skit wait a Minute" which is funny all
the way through; the Mayo sisters are a
pair of dainty dancers whose act is as
pleasing as novel; George Fredo and Sadie
Forrest, as the musical tramp and the
elastic soubrette. make good in a clever
act; Lillian Held is pretty singer whose
coon songs make decided hit, and Robert
Van Osten is above the average in his
character sketch, his makeup being ex-
tremely funny. THE Troubles of Little
Lord Fauntleroy" is novel act in which
a number of pretty women make merry
as schoolgirls.
Harvey Parker, who is billed to meet
hic ic ha
little demon wrestler" and the manage
ment offers to pay s25 to anyone whom
Parker fails to throw in fifteen minutes.
Yesterday afternoon he threw Fred Hoo
YER. a clever local, in nine minutes, and
last night he pinned Bob Akers to the
mat in ten and one-half minutes, after
very pretty exhibition of wrestling.
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
TIRED OF STAGE LIFE.
Mrs. Evans, of This City, to Leave Flor
orodora Sextette.

Mrs. Isabelle Whitlock Evans. the wife
of DR.. Paul W. Evans. of this city, who
recently made her dramatic debut as one
of the "Florodora" sextette at the New
York Theatre. in the metropolis. will
leave the stage permanently at the ex-
piration of her engagement. which closes
this week. There are so many unpleas-
ant features of the work. Mrs. Evans is
quoted as SAYING that she is entirely dis
gusted with 1t.
DR.. Evans, who has just returned from
n trip to New York, VIII rejoin his wife
in that city In the course OF two or three
weeks, and from that point they will start
on a trip to Paris. The report that Mrs.
Evans has recently inherited small for
tune is declared to be incorrect.
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
NO SPEEDING IN MANILA.
Stringent Rules Against Fast Driving Is
sued by Military.

The military authorities of Manila have
issued stringent regulations against fast
or reckless driving in the city streets.
These regulations are particularly direct
ed against those in the employ of the
Governmnt.
The new rules direct that the drivers
of ambulances and other army wagons are
to proceol not faster than. walk on the
crowded thoroughfares of Manila. All col
lisions are to be rigidly investigated. The
teamster found in fault is to be punisa ed
officers of the army are instructed to
see that this new rule is wholly OBJ
served IN
The Washington times., 1902-03-04

Lafayette presided at the formal dedi-
catory exercises of the new theatre. He
broke bottle of champagne on the
proscenium arch and pulled a string at
tacbed to large flag that draped beAu-
tiful electric star set in the dome of tte
theatre which released thousands of brill
liant confetti that were showered over
the audience in the orchestra. There was
no doubt of the emphatic success of the
opening of the Empire.
The Washington times., 1902-03-04

scene. and the fact but accentuates his
unnaturalness there. Mr.. Fisher is very
funny Joel Gates. and little Vivian Bryen,
who fills the character of his motherless
child. is one of the best things in the
play. Though but twelve years old, she
never once fails in the conception of her
part, and is most solemnly natural.
The play is well staged, and one is re-
freshed in the dinner scene during the sec
ond act to see real viands served instead
of props The interior OF the light
house, quickly changed without curtain
to the exterior scene with the Liddy Ann
laboring in the gale. is admirably done,
and is unusually realistic.