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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Second Day a Good One.

The second day of the art sale, held at
1926 r Ut. NV. opened up well, the crowd
today not being merely curiosity seekers,
but buyers, their interest having been slim
ulated no doubt by the announcement that
the pair Of great Columbian vases would
be put under the hammer. Three magnifi-
cent Sevres vases were offered, the decora-
tons consisting of portraits of Duchess de
Orleans Madame Louise and Madame Eliza
beth. They found a ready purchaser. These
with the Napoleonic vase valued at $25 600
kept the bidding lively for quite a while.
The vase is a magnificent one, having been
painted by H. Despres and considered one
of the treasures in the art world. Two old
Capo di Monte vases from the Moro col
lection were also sold. well as a single
vase of the same ware and from the same
collection. The lover of antique Is always
on the hunt for Capo di Monte, and this col
lection seems to have more of this ware
than the ordinary collection. One of the
choicest things offered was a bronze lion
by Alt Barre. This is but one of a number
of magnificent bronZes that are included in
the sale. Some of them are Barrels, while
others are old Chinese bronZes in the
quaintest designs one could imagine. The
collection of china. especially in Sevres and
Dresden, is probably the handsomest that
has ever been brought to Washington, and
the collection of Sheffield plate-which Is
very scarce-leadS one to believe that this
collector has cornered all the Sheffield in
America. AT the afternoons sale a most
desirable lot of goods is to be sold-no
doubt many of them to be sacrificed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
AFTER sEcoND-cLAss RATES.
Members Of Fraternal Press Associa-
ton Hold a Meeting Here.

A meeting of the Fraternal Press Asso-
citation was held yesterday afternoon at
the Riggs House to take action regarding
the application of second-class mail regu-
lations to fraternal newspapers. The meet
ing was attended by delegates from differ
ent sections Of the country, and commit
tee was appointed to wait on the Post
master General and present the protest Of
the organization against the present al
legged discrimination.
The meeting was called to order by Presi-
dent E. o. Wood of Michigan. Among
those who participated in the discussion
were w. r. Spooner of New Jersey: j. e.
Evans of Des Moines, Iowa; S. H. latter
sail and J. B. Triebler Of Baltimore; Rev.
E. P. Lacey Of Newark, n. j.; w. s.
Palmer of Pennsylvania and T. H. Rankin
of Michigan.
At the close of the discussion the execu-
tive committee, consisting of E. O.. Wood,
A. E. Stevens and E. N. Haag, and a spe-
cial committee of three. were appointed to
present the matter to the post office Off
Gals.
A recess was taken at 1 o'clock to call on
President Roosevelt, to whom the members
of the association were introduced by Rep
resentative Samuel w. Smith of Michigan.
House, and after some further discussion
the committee named called on the Post
master General. The committee was ac-
companied by Representatives William AL
den Smith, Samuel w. Smith, Fowler and
Joy. The first official visited was Third
Assistant Postmaster General Madden, who
has direct charge Of the classification Of
the mail matter, and who gave little salts
faction. Postmaster General Payne told
the committee that the department was not
hostile to fraternal papers, but that the law
regarding secOnd-class mail matter was
simply being carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
italian Society Ball.

Nearly 300 sons and daughters Of Italy
last night participated in a grand benefit
ball given by the Societa Italiana Femmi-
nile ADMINISTRATIVE Maria at the National
Rifles Armory. 1t was the first ball given
by the society, which was organized last
June. The organization is composed of
the wives and daughters of representative
italian business men in the city, and is
named in honor of Nine. Mayor des
Planches, the wife Of the Italian ambassa-
dor.
During the evening the Italian ambas-
sador and his wife visited the ball, and
were given an ovation by those assem-
bled. Several members of the Italian en-
bassy were also present. Refreshments
were served during the evening"
In addition to the guests from the Ital-
Ian embassy there were present among
others G. A. Passagno, president Italian
Benevolent Society, and Mrs. Passagno;
V. Tozzolo. president of the Society of G.
Garibaldi, and Mrs. Tozzolo; G. Zerega,
president Society Vettorio Emmanuel, and
Mrs. Zerega; F. Bargagni, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ch1aventoni, Mr.. and Mrs. Ghiselli, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Finnelli, Mr.. and Mrs. 8.
Desio, Mr.. and Mrs. San Refill Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Chelini. Mr.. and Mrs F. E. Chi
selH, Mr.. and Mrs E. Prinetti Mr., and
Mrs. A. Giovanoni, DR.. A. v. A. Ghiselu
and others.
The committee in charge Of the arrange
ments was composed of Eleonora Finelli.
chairman; Caterina Ferrero, Angelina Clio
vannetta, Rosa Ambrogi and Maria Pri-
netti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Charged With Bieamv.

Louis Bennett-Benjamin Cohen, as he
said he was sometimes called-who was ar
rested In this city yesterday by Detective
Hewlett, was taken to Baltimore last night
to answer charge of bigamy. His arrest
was made on complaint of a woman from
New York, who claimed she was his wife.
The woman had with her a child not more
than fifteen months old
The man who was arrested is tailor
and the detective found him working at the
establishment Of Ibis brother-in-law $40 9th
street northwest. He denied that the Wo-
man is his wife. although he admitted he
had lived with her, and said the child be-
longed to him. While at headquarters the
man denied that he had wife in Baltf-
more. He was divorced from his wife in
Chicago, he stated.
After the records of his alleged marriage
In Baltimore were received he changed his
mind about the event in the monumental
city, but declared that one legal wife is all
he has. Bond was given for the mans ap-
pearance and he was sent for after the
Baltimore warrant reached here. He was
taken to Baltimore by Detective Todd Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
Washington symphony Orchestra.


More than usual interest is being felt In
the next concert of the Washington SYM
phony Orchestra, which will take place at
the New National Theater next Tuesday
afternoon at 4:15 o'clock. Each concert
given by this organization has been better
than the preceding one. and the interest OF
the public naturally increases with each
appearance. The program arranged by Mr..
De Koven for the coming concert Is one
which will appeal to all lovers Of good
music, and the soloist he has secured
Nine. FRITZ Scheff-is one of the bright
lights of the Metropolitan Opera Company.
She is beautiful woman besides being
good singer, and she has had considerable
success this season. Her selections Will
enable her to be heard to the best advan-
tage, and she is sure. to receive warm
reception. The members of the orchestra
have exhibited so much interest in their
work and have been so faithful at re-
hearsals that Mr.. De Koven does not think
1t necessary to come on from New York
day, but he will be here Sunday. The sale
of seats has been gratifying thus far, and
Mr.. Droop, the general manager, is conf
dent that the attendance will be even
larger than at the last concert. He be-
lieves that the public will generously sup
the series of concerts, SO that Its continue
ance next season will be assured. 1t Is the
first time in the history Of washington
that a symphony orchestra, composed OF
local musicians, has been able to live
through even one season, and, as the first
enterprise of this kind, 1t is hoped that
local pride may now be aroused to such
an extent that the present orchestra may
be placed on a permanent footing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Baltimore and Ohio r. r.

Leave Wasnlus ton, New Jersey Ave. and o ST.
CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST. '10:bo ana
V;1p ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE.
PiTTSBURG AND CLEVELAND. 'i0:50 49,
cOLGMBUS AND WHEELING. 1920 pm.
WINCHESTER, 1885 an. t4:lb aud 1850 -.
ASSSAPoLis $50 + ESQ $780, tl:5o an. ts:ss.
sfF;REPERIcK. 1885 $780, tlO:So an. n:ik
aSGEasTowN. 1000 An; ard ts:so en;.
ti:S0, IS 80, 3lO:15. fl1:30 p.m-
GAiTHERSBURG and way points. f5:So. WV
s.S.. 1880. i:l5 t3:so. f+:so, $500. fs:se.
IVA Msshf HSias 5's 5uSer.os md wa, Do,nt
1885, 1900 am. sl:15 t4:3o t6:eo pm.
BALTIMORE, week days. x3;00. 500. o:S0.
III :O6 7:8O 1880, s:35. 1880. x1o:00 1880 ans
xi2:20 noon. 1885. $500. x4:00. x4;30 43o xo0S.
sundays $500. HOS, 7:so. 1850: 1900 IN.
1920 :i5 1900 Ks so. 1905. 5:25 $3.50. $500.
tio'o0' aii''0 RoY1L Blue LINE.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light. -.
BALTIMORE: PHILADEI pHI la NEW YoaKx
ifsueetl 1900 fDinerl t10:00 tDinerl am. st2:20
Diner) $500 ("Roya Limited. Diner). f4:0o
Rhiis onlyl sS:O5 fDiner). $500 and 'll:30 pm.
isiee ping Car open at 10 90 o'clock).
ATLANTIC CITY t7.05 fl0:oO am. sl2:20.
sDaiE Except Sunday. eSunday Only
EXPIRES trains.
Baggae called for and checked from hoteis an3
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders Ieft -
Ticket Offices 6l0 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
New Yof' avenue and Fifteenth street. and e etae
t1oa. 7ozA-so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
ORNAMENTAL STREET SIGNS.
District Testing Three Designs to De-
termine Utility.

The electrical department has recently
received from New York three different
styles Of ornamental street sign lanterns,
which are now being placed in position
The use Of these lanterns is experimental
and II: they prove satisfactory one of the
three will probably be adopted. They are
intended to be fastened to the posts carry
Ing the public arc lamps In the downtown
portion Of the city, thus doing away with
the old gas posts that are now used for
carrying the street signs. Inside the Ian
tern are placed small incandeScent lamps
that are turned on at night with the street
lamps. thus Illuminating the sign and rem
dering it easily read after dark.
The lantern at the corner Of 14th street
and Pennsylvania avenue is square in shape
and has ground glass sides, with the letters
blown in red. The one at 18th street and
New York avenue is similar to the other
but has the letters stamped out Of tin,
with piece of white porcelain behind,
making the letters quite clear in the day
time and easily read at night.
The third one. placed at the corner Of
18th street and New York avenue. is TRAN
gular in shape, which will probably be a
better shape for corners Of streets that do
not interesect at right angles Other sam
pies are expected shortly from New York,
where this style of lantern was first used,
and they will be erected as soon as received.
The adoption of such designation lanterns
is the result of the efforts Of the Municipal
Art Society Of New York city, where $685. 600
was recently appropriated for installing
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05

A Good Thing is Worth Keeping.
"Old Braddock" Maryland Rye has proved
itself best for all uses, and deserves a place
In every home. At all leading dealers =
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
The Coming of Liebler & Co.'s

Production of Audrey with Miss Eleanor
Robson in the title role, to the Columbia
next week offers a very pleasing dramatic
prospect. Liebler & Co., who never do any,
thing by halves is rather conclusively
demonstrated by their management Of Miss
Viola Allen, Nine. Duse kyrle Belew, in
"A Gentleman of France and other big
fractions. promise a production of "Au-
drey' of the very first magnitude, both as
to scenery and costumes and the organiza-
ton presenting the drama. The six settings
of Audrey are said to be very magnifi-
cent The play enjoyed a very big success
at the Madison Square Theater, New York,
Miss Robson achieving great personal
triumph in the title role. The New York
Herald said of her: Audrey Is a mon
strous pretty play writ as true as writ
for Mistress Eleanor Robson" Some of the
other players in this fine cast are Forrest
Robinson, Ada Dwyer, Frederic Perry,
Selene Johnson, George Woodward Helen
Robertson, James O'Neil, jr., and Frank
Lamb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule effective January II. 1903.

Schedule effective January II. 1903.
$40 an Daily. Local for Harrisonburg. War.
renton; Char:0tte and way stations,
eo. First-class coaches and drawing room sleeper
to Jacksonville s1l Fla Dining car service;
New Orleans. Dining car service ~
and a WaP P %esk psy Local for
80 Pm. Daily. Local for Warrenton and Char
e:sI p.m. Week Dar, sout,ern.. Palm 1,u,..a
Sold Pullman train through drasns si room slesp
srs to Aiken Augusta, Savannah, jacksonville ana
s:i5 pm Daily New York AND and G &tanta Rapres:.
Eirst-cass coach and sleeper to Atlanta Mondays,
ia San rpn
v s:so Pm. Daily. New York and Florida Express.
Ttlle, Charleston, Savannah. Jacksonville and Port
Tampa; sleeper to Augusta and connection fos
>, 1901 pm. Daily. New York and Memphis Linn.
i ing sa nypshbulg, Fstsass coach and sleep
Memphis sleeper to New Orleans. Dining car
io;4s pm. Daily. Washington and southwestern
AMt.snss Macon con Ms,nph New orleans
TRAINS on BLTEMoNr BRANCH.
Leave Washington $3.50 am. and 4:49 m. daily:
Letter 70 Leesburg only
pm. o:I5 pm. and $50 pm daily: io:IS an
burg iis5 am Week days and sos PM daily.
From Charlottesville 1928 am and s:o5 p m daily
information can be had at ticket oftices. 7oe 18th
street. 511 Pennsylvania avenue and Pennsylvania
Station. Baggage checked through from hotels and
Phone 1870 2 R, R. Cab Service.
8 n. HARDwICK, General Pass'r Agent
L. S. BROWN. General Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
MAIL WAGON SMASHED
GOT IN THE WAY OF CHEMICAL
ENGINE NO. /.
Favorite "Bob,s" Head Went Through
the Glass-Eire in Board
ing.House.
Bob" did himself proud last night.

Bob" did himself proud last night.
Bob" is the fayorite horse Of No. 1
Chemical Engine Company. While respond
ing to an alarm Of fire last night he came in
contact with branch of Uncle Sans pos
tai service. That particular branch is a
thing of the past, but Bob Is apparently
in as good form as ever
1t was about o'clock when the chemical
engine reached New York avenue and 18th
street on its way to the boarding house Of
Mrs. c. B. Cutler. 1905 and 1907 18th street,
where fire had started in the attic from
spontaneous combustion.
One Of the small two-wheel mail wagons
In charge Of John Miller was near 18th
street and New York avenue when the en-
CINE approached the corner, and the little
vehicle made a turn just in time to get in
the path Of the engine.
"Bob's" Head Through the Glass.
bob" struck against it and his head
crashed through the glass. Driver Miller
managed to escape from the wreck almost
unharmed. but the accident delayed the fire
apparatus Fortunately for the occupants
OF the burning house an alarm was turned
In from box 143. and other companies Of
the department were speeding toward the
scene Of the conflagration.
Inc mass of scrap iron and kindling
wood. all that remained of the mail wagon,
was left in the street and the chemical pro-
ceeded to the fire. Truck G was only
short distance behind the chemical engine
when the crash came. and the driver sue
ceeded IN pulling the heavy apparatus to
enc side.
At the boarding house of Mrs. Cutler the
names destroyed some bedding and furni-
ture that was stored in the attic. Her loss
amounts to about $3.50. while the damage to
the buildings will reach about $780, The
buildings were insured. but the insurance
on Mrs. Cutters effects had lapsed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Advance Sale of Seats for Miss Harmed

The advance sale of tickets for the ap-
pearance of Virginia Harmed in Iris" at
the National Theater next week began to-
day, the demand being of such proportions
to warrant the belief that an unusual large
percentage of the theatergoers Of Wash
ington will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity Of seeing this much-d discussed play by
Mr.. Pinero. regarded by many critics as the
greatest English playwright since Shake
speare. The play Iris has been more talked
about and more generally discussed where
1t has been seen than any dramatic pro-
duction during the past fifteen years. 1t is,
without doubt, one of the strongest plays
that Mr.. Pinero has ever written-one prob
ably too true to life. but nevertheless capa-
BILE of teaching a most wholesome lesson.
Miss Harmed has made most distinctive
triumph in this play, and Is recognized as
one of the really great emotional actresses
Of the present time. This famous play,
with Miss Harmed in the stellar role, is pre-
scented in Washington by Charles Frohman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Launch Ready for Service.

The new steam launch belonging to Mr.
Harry Hempler, which was built at the
foot Of 7th street during the past fall and
winter, was put overheard yesterday after
noon ready for service. The launch has for
hull one of the discarded cutters of the
United States dispatch boat Dolphin. 1t Is
built of white cedar and Is copper fastened
throughout and is strong and able A
house covers almost the entire length of the
boat. inclosed at it's forward end and has
accommodations for four persons. A naph-
tina explosive engine will furnish the power
and the new boat is expected to develop a
speed of ten miles an hour or more 1t will
be used for pleasure cruising on the river
during the coming summer months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Coffee Recommended az s,bs+,+,+.

Are you guilty or not guilty Of being
disorderly on M street southeast last night p
Bailiff Kendig inquired of James Sewell.
colored. who was in the tolls at the Police
Court this morning.
Not guilty, 1 guess" he replied.
Tell the court about him." Prosecutor
Pugh told Policeman Waters
He was drunk last night and his conduct
was so bad that a sick woman at the house
where he boards had to leave her bed and
come for me to take him away"
Il was little drunk last night" Sewell
admitted. but 1t was the first time in ten
years, and trust your honor will be kind
to me-"
IF you can let liquor alone for ten wears
you ought to abstain from using it for
good" the court suggested
I've had enough Of It," he declared, and
I'm going to ask you to let me 60 this
time"
Not this time" his honor remarked. after
saying "s5 or fifteen days" and advising
the man to drink coffee In the future when
he has thirst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
New Text Books for City Schools.

At the meeting Of the board OF education
at the Franklin building last evening action
was taken in the matter of two new text
books for the public schools. The Laurel
song book was placed on the supplementary
list OF books fer use in the high schools
and Jacksons Elementary Electricity and
Magnetism was substituted for Thompson's
class book on the same subjects, for the
use OF the junior class in physics In the
high school.
Leave of absence for three months was
granted Mary c. Dallas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Changes in Coast Survey Service.

The following changes and appointments
among the officers of the coast survey
service have recently taken place. Mr. Gill
bert T. Rude of Tilghman's Island, Md, has
received an appointment in the service and
has been assigned to the schooner Match
less as deck officer of the third class
Mr.. j. w. Yates, jr., has passed the ex-
animation and received promotion from
deck officer third-class to second class. He
has been detached from the schooner
Matchless and assigned to duty on the
schooner Eagre.
Mr.. F. N. Ainsworth has resigned
from the service to accept q more lucrative
position in the immigration bureau at New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Old as the Pyramids

And as little changed by the ages,
is Scrofula, than which no disease,
save Consumption, is responsible for
a larger mortality, and Consumption
is its outgrowth.
1t affects the glands, the mucous
membranes, tissues and bones !;
causes punches in the neck, ca
tarrhal troubles, ricketts,, infamed
eyelids, sore ears, cutaneous erup-
tons, etc.
II suffered from scrofula. the disease affecting
the glands of my neck did everything / was
told to do to eradicate It, but without success.
then began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and the
swelling in my neck entirely disappeared and my
skin resumed smooth. healthy appearance The
cure was complete" Miss ANITA MITCHELL.
915 Scott St., Covington, KY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Thanks to Firemen.

Chief Engineer Dutton has forwarded to
the Commissioners a communication re-
ceived from c. Schneider's Sons, 1907 F
street, expressing their appreciation and
thanks for the promptness and good work
OF the fire department in extinguishing a
fire In the building occupied by them. He
has also forwarded a copy of communica-
ton received from d. ]. Particle of ALA
sth street for the quick and efficient re-
spouse OF the department to a call received
from the Petworth box the evening of jan
uary 26. The members of the companies
affected by the congratulations and thanks
have all been notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.
Schedule Effective February 1, 1903.

Schedule Effective February l. 1903.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Station.
200 Pm. Daily-CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS SPE-
GAL Solid vestibule, electr1c-lighted Dining
Car train to Cincinnati Reaches Cincinnati
1885 an, Louisville 1880 am. st. Louis S:45
pm, Chicago $3.50 pm. Pullman Sleepers to
Louisville, Cincinnati. indianapolis and st.
Louis. Parlor Cars Cincinnati to Chicago.
Dining Car from Washington; meals la carte.
11:10 M. Daily-F. F. V. LIMITED. Solid yes
tibule, electric-lighted Dining Car train to
Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers to Cincinnati,
Lexington and Louisville without change. Com.
Partment Sleeper to Virginia Hot Springs Tues.
day, Thursday and Saturday. Sleepers Cincin-
natl to Chicago and st. Louis. Dining Car
serving meals la carte.
Reservation and tickets at Chesa peake and Ohio
Office 513 Pennsylvania avenue; 600 Fourteenth
street. near F. and at the station. Telephone call
1640 for Pennsylvania R. r. Cab Service.
H. W. FULLER,
Telephone Main 1906 General Passenger Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Reclamation of Anacostia Flats

The small dredge which Is to do the pre-
liminary work on the retaining of the
Anacostia river fats Is ready for service,
and as soon as the engineers in charge of
the work run the lines operations will be
begun. The dredge now on the ground Is of
the clam digger type and will be used to
throw up the high retaining walls that will
form the ponds into which the hydraulic
dredges will pump the liquid mud which
settles as 1t runs from pond to pond until
the clear water again flows into the river
By this means the level of the Anacostia
fats will be raised several feet above or
binary high water. Several weeks will be
required for the preliminary work and 1t
will be well into the summer before the big
dredges begin work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-05
Were Married in Baltimore.

Mr.. John E. Mess. an employe in the
ordnance bureau Of the Navy Department,
and Miss Alma e. Stops Of this city were
quietly married in Baltimore yesterday by
the Rev. William T. Way, pastor Of the
Reformed Episcopal Church OF that place
1t is stated that the parents Of the bride
were not made aware of the intended we'd
ding. The young couple returned to Wash
ington last night. and the bride went to
her former home and Mr. Mess to his rooms
on 0 street northwest. 1t was intended to
keep the marriage secret for about six
weeks but that proved to be impossible