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Evening star., 1903-09-16
OYSTER SEASON OPENS.
Will Not Be in Full Swing, However,
Until October l5,

i The oyster taking season opened yester-
day on the York, James and Rappahannock
rivers. on the greater part of lower Chesa-
peake bay and In the tributaries of the Po-
tomac on the Virginia side An act of the
last general assembly of Virginia made the
season open fifteen days later than has been
the case IN past years. In Maryland the
longing season began as usual September 1.
Under the oyster laws of both states the
bivalves can now be taken only with tongs,
the use of the dredge or drag being for
hidden until October Is. and until then the
oyster season cannot be said to be in full
swing.
Oyster taking is not an easy task. The
oysterman leaves his home at the first sign
of dawn, be the weather fair or foul, warm
or cold. All day long he manipulates a
pair of tongs with long handles that reach
to the bottom of the river With these he
feels around the bottom until he finds oys-
ters then they are drawn up and the catch
is deposited in the boat to be cleaned of
stones and shells later Sometimes he finds
particularly good spot. and his tongs will
bring up good oysters each time they are
raised to the surface but more often the
tonger has raised more shells and stones
than oysters to reward him for his days
work.
After the catch is culled the oysters are
sold to the river boats and are brought to
market here. Few. If any, of the captains
of the river boats catch the oysters they
bring to market
While all kinds of boats are out longing
for oysters, the favorite craft is a type of
"deadrise." This boat is cheap of construc-
ton, is very stanch and Is light with oars
and splendid sailer 1t has almost entire
ly replaced the once popular Chesapeake
oyster canoe. The deadrise is an importa-
ton to the Chesapeake. making its appear
ance about ten or twelve years ago Its
good points were at once seen, and it Is now
fixture in oyster taking.
Opinions vary as to the outlook Many
claim that the oyster rocks are being over
worked and will not produce good oysters
and this view seems to be sustained by the
size of the oysters coming to market this
year.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Y0rfolk & Washington
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE CO.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Colton's and intermediate landings and
landings in Wicomico river and Nomini and Lower
Machodoc creeks. Va. Saturdays at am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Bushwood Rock Point. Colton's. Currioman and
landings in Nomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am. foe
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., TO GLYMONT, ND.
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALI-Daily ex.
cept Sunday, am. Returning about 4:30 pm.
Passenger accommoda tions first class. Freight 70.
ceived until within a half hour of sailing.
e. s. RANDALL, Manager. phone 1T65. GEO.
o. CARPINTER, General Agent, Washington.
phone 1765. wM. n. REARDON. Agent. Alex.
andria. phone so. au3-tf-21
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Annual Meeting Held,

The annual meeting of Eldbrooke Ed
worth League was held in Eldbrooke NJ E.
Church Tuesday evening. The constitution
was adopted and the following officers were
elected: President. Frank T. Israel; first
vice president. Mrs. F. T. Israel; second
vice president. Mrs. N. E. Burga: third vice
president Mr.. William Freer; fourth vice
president Mr.. B. F. Posten: secretary, Mr.
Herbert E. Riley: treasurer. Mrs H. E.
Riley. Delegates to the District League
convention were elected as follows: Rev
E. H. Smith. Mrs. F. T. Israel, William
Freer. Miss Florence Thompson. Miss Elsie
Paxton.
Nine new members were elected and 1t
was decided to observe the first Sunday in
October as Bible study day. The pastor
will preach a sermon in the evening appro-
pirate to the occasion.
Arrangements have been completed for
the echo meeting the 25th. The program
will include addresses by Rev. F. ]. Pretty
man. Rev J. d. Blakemore. Mrs M NJ
Mitchell. Mr.. ]. F. Engle: solo, Miss Thomp-
son; duet. Miss Thompson and Mrs. H. E.
Riley A social hour will complete the
program.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Good Templar Meeting.

The record-breaking attendance of the
members of Minnehaha Lodge, I. o. G. T.,
last evening evidenced the fact that the
members were returning from mountain,
lake and river resorts. Chief Templar West
dal presided and initiated three new mem
bers. T. w. Jessup. chairman Of good Of
the order committee. presented a program
as follows: "Reminiscences Of Washing
ton." A. N. Garfield: Maine, Then and
Now" N. B. Milliken; plano solo. Mrs. Bina
Westdal: remarks. 8. w. Russell Mr.. r. A.
Dinsmore. chairman of the committee ION
good and welfare" announced that the
lodge would give a complimentary reception
to fifty invited guests of the lodge Tuesday
evening. October 6.
w. F. Mcdaniel announced that the first
social meeting Of the Minnehaha. Social
Club would be held at his home Friday
evening. October o. at which time the an
nual election Of officers Of the club will be
held. Mrs. A. N. Canfaeld. Mrs. Mary l..
Bundick, Mrs. c. o. Buckingham, Mrs
Frank Dimmick and Miss Effie Bundick
served refreshments. .--
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Frank keenan, and COMPANY.

Frank Keenan, & Co., Mary Norman. Hal
Stephens. & Co., the Great Avolos, Leroy
Stuart, the nom de theater of Walter Bar
ger, Washingtonian; Delmore and Lee.
A. 0. Duncan and Billy Link form the
polite vaudeville bill prepared for Chase s
Theater next week. beginning at the Mon
day matinee. Frank keenan, Is the actor
who for two seasons after the demise Of
the popular comedian. Sol Smith Russell.
starred in the part Of Noah Vale in "A
Poor Relation Last year he appeared in
Hon. John Griggsby." another of the Rus
sell plays. Mr.. Keenan, will present a
comedy entitled 1.-THE Actor and the
Count" Mary Norman will introduce 80
ciety caricatures,' impersonating "the Bos-
ton GIRL 1.-The New York Girl" "the South
ern Girl" etc. The Great Avolos are gym
nasts who are credited with astounding
feats and were a special feature of the
Barnum & Bailey show during its Euro
pean tour,
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Virginia Harmed in sotheru,s P1av.

The new dramatic season at the Column
bia Theater will be ushered in next Mon
day evening. when Virginia Harmed will
make her appearance under the manage
ment of Charles Frohman. presenting for
the first time on any stage a play writ
ten by E. H Sothern, the distinguished
actor and husband of the star. The title
of the play is 1.-The Light That Lies in
Woman's Eyes" 1t is a comedy in three
acts and four scenes. The action of the
play takes place in Engand. The first act
is representation of the interior of Anne
Hathaway's cottage at Standardization.
which was the home Of Shakespeare. and
In this cottage was where he wooed and
Won the fair Anne. The remaining acts
and scenes take place at and near STRAIT
ford, thus the atmosphere of the home
OF Shakespeare permeates the play from
beginning to end. This is the first play
Mr.: Sothern has ever offered to the public
and 1t Is within reason to prophecy that
Miss Harneds production will attract far
moreSssthan ordinary attention. Charles
Frohman and Daniel Frohman, together
with other prominent managers. will be
here to be present at Miss Harned's OPEN
ing
Evening star., 1903-09-16
"His Last Dollar"

At the Lafayette next week David IIig-
gins and Georgia Waldron will present the
new play entitled His Last Dollar" un-
der the management of Messrs. Stair and
Ntcolai. The play tells the story of rich
young westerner, who has come east to
try his hand at Wall street. The Incl
dents and troubles resulting are involved
in the story of Eleanor Downs, a Ken
lucky girl. who has brought her horse to
race in the great Futurity, and the gradual
two young persons constitute the basis of
the plays plot The scene Of the drama
is in and near New York. in the summer
of 1902, and among the settings are the
paddock at Sheepshead Bay. a downtown
pool room in the Wall street district and
a scene at Long Branch.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
SOME QUEER VIEWS.
Mistaken Ideas Regarding a Local
Institution.

There is perhaps not another institution
in the city that receives as many queer COM
munications as does the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The So
ciety is addressed in various ways, and It's
assortment of titles is choice and original.
Not infrequently the secretary of the So
ciety receives letters addressed to the Dis
eased Animal Society or the Cruelty So
ciety,' the writers leaving out the very i'm
portant prevention Of
In opening the mail recently the secretary
found the following letter:
ITO the Anumal Society.
Dear mister-I seen in the paper how you
gittin homes fer cats as hasn't them. So
thought l would rite you few lines to see
IL you could git one fer mine. wee going
away. My husband is ded. We never feed
him raw meat, for 1t gives him fits. He is
a very good mouser, and kind to children
Hoping to hear from you soon. He has
white spots on his back. l am very truley
yours MRS. -.
Some seem to think the society is running
sort of cat exchange" the secretary said
Others are under the impression that We
keep a supply of cats on hand ready for de-
livery. We do neither; our sole aim Is to
prevent unnecessary suffering for animals -
The secretary told of a woman who came
into the office the other day and said she
knew she would be laughed at. but her
house was infested with mice, and rats and
traps had proved useless, she called at
the societys office to make application for
two cats and dog that were warranted
good mousers. The cats have already been
supplied, and the dog is shortly to follow.
A big German woman, with the old-fash-
ioned air of a good-natured grandmother
called at the Office recently carrying on her
arm large covered basket. She had
brought cat which she wished to exchange
for two kittens, saying that two grand
children were visiting her and each one
wanted the cat all the time.
"One cat amt enough for them" she said
when one has 1T the other cries. Between
them they have pulled the poor thing nearly
to pieces. They have got to have cat
apiece I thought perhaps could trade the
cat for two kittens"
The grandmother left her cat at the Of
fee of the society with the promise that
two kittens would he sent her.
A country woman called with large
green bag-too large for shopping and too
small for a huckster She had heard that
the society had a supply of cats for which
1t desired homes, and she would like two An
cora cats and two Maltese cats. If the
c1ety had none just then that were thor
oughbred she could wait awhile, and leave
her address, SO that the cats could be ship
ped to her. She said she would pay the ex-
press charges.
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Mr.. Lee Mockbee who has been seriously
III of typhoid fever at Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital, is convalescing at Atlantic
City.
A man about twenty years old, who
said his name was James Hunnecutt. COM
planned to the police of the sixth precinct
about midnight last night that he had been
knocked down by an unidentified man
while he was near the corner OF Az street
and Pennsylvania avenue earlier In the
evening He said he was not hurt. and
Gould assign no cause for the attack. Hun
necutt declined to give the police his ad-
dress.
Arthur T. Herbert, five years old. Of S16
8d street northeast, fell and broke one of
his arms while playing near his home yes
terday afternoon. He was taken to the Of
flee of nearby physician. where the frac-
! ture was reduced.
| Fire Marshal William H. Musham. who IS
chief engineer of the Chicago fire depart
ment, accompanied by his two daughters,
IS the guest of Chief Engineer William T.
/ Belt of this city. Chief Musham will spend
the day in the city and will be shown
! through the local department by Chief Belt
and Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber. after
which the party will visit places Of interest
in and around the city.
James McGoins colored had three fingers
on his right hand badly crushed while
working on the new sewer at the foot of I'd
street southeast about 10 o'clock this morn
ing. He sent to Providence Hospital,
where his hand was dressed by the physi-
Clans.
| Detective Harry Warren returned to duty
at headquarters this morning after spend
ing two weeks at Atlantic City. Much to
the surprise of his associates at the office,
Harry had no fish stories to tell. He is
somewhat tanned from his stay at the sea-
shore. and tells Of numerous battles with
the surf.
A wagon belonging to the Home Safety
Oil Company colided with an East Capitol
street car near the corner of 9th and r
streets northwest about o'clock yesterday
/ afternoon. The wagon. which was loaded
with cans containing gasoline, was wrecked
and the cans were scattered about the
street. B. F. McConchie, motorman of the
car. had his finger mashed. The only
damage to the car was a broken fender
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Soak the hands on retiring in a strong, hot
creamy lather of Cuticura Soap Dry and anoint
freely with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin
cure and purest Of emollients. Wear during the
night old loose kid gloves or bandage lightly In
old soft cotton linen. For red. rough and chap
ped hands. dry, fssured itching, feverish palms.
with brittle, shapeless nails and painful finger
ends. this treatment Is simply wonderful, fire.
Quently curing in a single application.
Complete local and constitutional treatment for
every humour Of the skin, scalp and blood, with
loss Of hair. may now be had for one dollar Battle
with hot water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse the
surface Of crusts and scales and soften the thick
ened cuticle. Dry. without hard rubbing, and ap-
ply Cuticura Ointment freely, to allay itching,
irritation and Inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent to cool
and cleanse the blood. This treatment affords in.
stant relief permits rest and sleep in the
forms OF Eczema and other itching, burning and
scaly humours, and points to a speedy, permanent
and economical cure of torturing disfguring hu-
mours. from pimples to Scrofula from infancy to
age. when all other remedies and the best physi-
clans fail
Sold throughout the world cuticura Resolvent,
6Oc. lin form Of Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c per
vial of 60); Ointment. 5Oc; Soap, 25c. Depots:
London, 27 Charterhouse So; Paris, Rue de la
Paix; Boston, 1877 Columbus Ave. Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, Sole Proprietors.
USend for "How to Cure Every Humour."
Evening star., 1903-09-16
BuovS Missinr

The following notice to mariners was is
sued by Commander John NJ. Hawley, light
house inspector for this district. yesterday:
"achapreague Inlet. Va, Amy Dora
wreck buoy. a HIS third-class can was
iound missing September Z, and owing to
the contemplated removal of the wreck, the
buoy Will not be replaced
Main channel to Baltimore harbor. Mary
iand Cuton channel buoy No. I3. a spar,
and Beaverton channel buoy No. 20. a spar.
reported broken off September .. were re-
placed September II.
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Engel Brothers Company.
Boneless Corned Beef, 10c.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Moses September Furniture Sale.
The furniture event of the year.-Adyt.
Final Decree Signed.

BY consent of the parties Justice Gould
has signed a final decree in the case of
Thomas r. Gordon and others against Hen
ry p. Montgomery and others. in which
Tracy l.. Jeffords was appointed receiver to
take charge of a treasury draft for $12, 600.
The case grew out of a claim which was
secured to reimburse a Kentucky citizen
who. IT was alleged had been punished un-
der a peace bond after President Lincoln
had granted him a pardon.
When the claim was allowed the benef-
ciaries refused to pay the attorney fees and
suit was brought by the attorneys.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Damages Placed at $40, 900.

Proceedings at law to recover damages
in the sum Of $4,000 were instituted today
in the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia by Lawrence w. Sherwood.
through Attorneys M. ]. Colbert and Chas
]. Murphy. against Brainard H. Warner
and the B. H Warner Company. The plain
tiff states that November 2. 1900. while re-
pairing an elevator in the bennington
apartment house. operated by the defend
ants, he sustained injuries that necessitated
the amputation of his right arm. and. he
maintains the defendants are legally re-
sponsible.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Shelter for Oyster Guards

The little three-masted schooner Alice
Carlisle, which has been lying on the East
ern branch fats at the mouth Of the James
Creek canal, is to be raised and will again
be made of service. She. will be patched up
and taken to Nomini creek. and there placed
on the private oyster beds to be used by the
watchmen as q shelter during the storms
OF winter. She viii be allowed to sink in
shoal water a watch house built on her
deck and armed with rifles the oyster
guards will warn poachers away from for
bidden grounds These guards are not Of
the oyster police force Of Virginia, but are
sprtvate watchmen.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Marine Band at Capitol

The United States Marine Band, William
II. Santelmann. leader. will render the fol-
lowing program at the United States Capitol
this afternoon. beginning at 4:4O o'clock;
March. with Sword and Lance" .. .Starke
Overture, "Egmont" Beethoven
Ballet Music. Queen of Sheba".. ,Gounod
Invitation to the Dance"
Weber-Weingartner
(Transcribed for military band by w. III.
Santelmann)
Song, Go! Forget Me- (first ttme). .Fawcett
Caprice. Hearts Message. Santelmann
Grand Fantasia. ''Tannhauser" Wagner
Patriotic Hymn, Hail Columbia" .Fyles
Evening star., 1903-09-16

" Cottage Lamps-Lanterns,
Blue Flame OIL Stoves, THE BEST.
I6 L. ST C. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G st.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
"Through Fire and Water"

At the Academy Of Music Through Fire
and Water" a big scenic production. will
be the attraction next week. Each men,
Der of the company has been selected for
the separate parts assigned them in the
production according to their skill and abil-
ity In such roles. Among the many dra-
matte surprises are the race for life,
train running at full speed across a burn
ing bridge. To represent this in a stage
production has been a difficult task and
much time and money has been expended
in perfecting the scene.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
"Across the Rockies" "

At the Empire Theater next week the pop
ular young actor, Garland Gaden, will ap-
pear in Across the Rockies" which was
written by ]. ]. McCloskey, the author of
Across the Pacific and several other sue
cessful plays. Among the features are the
snow storm, the fight for life between two
women, and the Indian massacre. A car
load of scenery is carried for the proper
presentation Of the play.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Creatore,

Signor Creatore, who has inspired a mu-
steal enthusiasm heretofore unknown in
this country. will be heard at the Columbia
Theater Sunday evening next. September
20, with his famous Italian Band This Is
the great sensation musical attraction of
the day. He is by no means an ordinary
''bandmaster,'' but highly gifted musi-
clan. Seats are now ready at the box Of
fee
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Local Patents Issued,

There were $50 patents and designs COW
cred by the issue of letters patent made
yesterday. Of this number citizens of the
United States secured 4S1 and citizens OF
foreign countries fifty-eight.
Residents of the District Of Columbia
were granted three-John c. O'Shea two),
packing and storing vessel and a folded
receptacle; Lewis B. Taylor. paper logger.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 Am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk $50 pm.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
lngs at pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at am.
Randall line for landings to Colonial
Beach and Maddox creek at am.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at 1913 am. 2:30 ard $50
DIM.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Veteran Hurt.

James McCarren, fifty years old, an in
mate of. the Soldiers Home. was Knocked
down by cab belonging to the Pennsyl-
Vania railroad while crossing Pennsylvania
avenue near 10th street northwest about
CLOCK last night. McCarren was slightly
nurt. ana was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment
Evening star., 1903-09-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Child Slaves of New York. 8
p.m.
Chase's-Henry Lee and polite vaudeville.
BIS pm.
Empire-"Lighthouse by the Sea-" pm.
ernaus-Scribner Morning Glories,
S:15 pm
: Lafayette-"The Beauty Doctor S:15
DIN,
Evening star., 1903-09-16
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT co.

Spring Schedule-in Effect March 49, 1905
Steamers Calvert and Potomac will leave 7th ss.
wharf every Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at
pm. for River Landings and Baltimore, arriving
in Baltimore early Tuesday. Thursday and Satuf-
day mornings. Returning, will leave Pier No. g.
Light st.. Baltimore. every Tuesday. Thursday snd
Saturday at pm. arriving in Washington ea,!y
Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-
mOdations for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited. All
river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON q
Evening star., 1903-09-16

& o. r r. account I. o. o. F. convention
September 10 to Is. inclusive valid for re-.
turn until 2Sth. inclusive. Trains "eyery
hour on the hour" both ways, from a. m
to pm, week days-Advt
Evening star., 1903-09-16

AMERICAN LINE.
NEW KSoUTHAMPTON-LOND
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EENSTOWN-LIvERPOOL.
ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE.
NEW YoRK-LONDoN DIRECT
DOMINION LINE.
ENSTOwN-LIvERPOoL
stOn-MEDITERRA Direct.
AZORES-GIBRALTAR-N
LEYLAND LINE.
BOSTON-LIvERPOOL.
RED STAR LINE.
NEW RK-ANTWERP-PARIS
WHITE STAR LINE.
NEW YORK-QUEENSTOWN
DAVID LINDSAY. Passenger Agent
1906 ST.. Washington d. @.
Op,bf frc-O
Evening star., 1903-09-16
"The Moonlight Maids. "

Next week an Extravaganza will be put
on at the Lyceum Theater, under the title
of the moonlight Maids"
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Falls. A special train Of parlor cars and
coaches will leave 9Th and SITS. station at
a. m. September Is with Pennsylvania
next Personally Conducted Tour to Niagara
Falls. $40 for the round trip; tickets good
for ten days. Consult agents for further in
formation.-AdYt.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
snecial Exhibits of Choice Meats.

Observation-Disclosures Beef. Southdown
Lamb. etc. are daily attractions at the
stalls of T. 7. KEANE, 34-51 Center mkt
& Wholesale Row. Prices will be found
the lowest for the best. Prompt service.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
The Beer You Drink

should be as pure the food you eat More
wholesome beer than the Abner-Drury
Brewing Co.'S "OLD GLORY cannot be
produced Order case; phone 1853.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
"Thea-Nectar" Tea Is Delicious

Iced or hot. Try 1t, and you'll always use
It, 6Oc. pound. Useful presents with every
package. Order a pound. Great Atlantic 81
Pacific Tea Co.'s II City Stores.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Protection for valuables

Deposit your valuable papers, jewels &C..
In safe deposit box in vaults Of Union
Trust & Storage Co., 1414 +. Rented, $5 yr.
advertisements
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Hot ashes caused a slight fire in a shed
IN rear of 314 18th street southwest about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The fire was
extinguished by neighbors without sending
in an alarm. The damage was slight.
Evening star., 1903-09-16

Five-Burner Gas Range, With Oven
4 Broiler, only s1O.5O A Eberlys Sons. 71s
3th NV.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Mr.. Lee Mockbee, who has been seriously
III of typhoid fever at Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital. is convalescing at Atlantic
City.