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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
Shall District Take Advantage OF 1t
in Certain Cases.

Tho cornoration counsel 1t Is expected
will in a. few days submit to the Commls-
s;oners an opinion relative to the question
40 to whether or not the District shall take
advantage of the statute of limitations anu
refuse to repay money enormously paio ny
taxnavers. This question was raised early
last summer, when Commissioner "eS'
nIaced himself on record as saying Una
the District should not take advantage Oh
tho statute Of limitations but, on the con-
trary. should repay all moneys erroneousiy
maid. whether three or thirty years haVe
ELAPSED since the payment.
The question has been revived al thls
time by an application of Soule d. co. Tor
refund of overpaid taxes during 1900, 1901
and 1902 Assessor Darneille, to whom the
matter was first REFERRED. recommended
that the money be refunded. This action
was approved by the collector OF taxes.
Auditor Garrison however. has held up
the papers on the ground that the payment
for i9CO having been made more than three
wears prior to the application lot REFUND
is barred by the statute of limitations In
an Endorsement on the papers the auoltor
says: A. co,,,,,,
sioners in the case of the application or
Mrs. Helen V. Hills for the refund OF taxes
enormously paid. / understand the ques.
ton as to the application of the statute OF
limitations in the matter of the erroneous
nayment of taxes and duplicate payment or
taxes is pending before the corporation
counsel for his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
T He TIL E A T E R.
New National Theater.

1.-The Man from Blankelys" developed
great deal of original humor and novelty
of story despite the fact that the pretty,
prosecuted governess marries the handsome
young nobleman, to the discontinue of her
purse-proud associates. That portion OF
the story is as old as CindeIil lila. But there
is a brisk atmosphere of comedy IN the
surrounding circumstances which compen-
safes for any triteness in the love story
The play was written by gentleman VINO
has long been connected with the stan OF
London Punch, and as might be expected
it depends largely on caricatures of English
social types. 1t does not show the British
middle clawsses" to advantage.
They are pictured bullying their In
feriers and groveling before their betters In
a manner that is sad to Mr.. Hawtrey
has the role of a young man, recently come
into title, who blunderS into the wrong
house and is mistaken for guest hired out
of a department store to prevent the fatal
thirteen at table. The situation is essen
TALLY comic, and a wealth of sparkling fun
is derived from 1t without excessive bur
lesque. 1t is of those quietly probable
pictures which too much effort would in
evitably mar. 1t is doubtful If the average
American audience can fully appreciate all
its subtle points. 1t is hard to understand
how any company of ordinary folk could
so mercilessly humiliate good-looking,
good-natured chap for being a nobody OF
why they should wither before his monocle
IKE snownaKes under burning glass when
they find he is a real lord. But the wither-
ing process satisfies the popular hunger for
retribution and is rare sport
Mr.. Hawtrey plays the principal role with
the easy self-possesson that is character
fstic. 1t is delightful to observe the sim
plicity of his methods. combined it is
with thorough accuracy of detail
The numerous subordinate characters
of the play are endowed each with a quaint
individuality that makes them interesting
despite their unimpOrtance One of the hes (
portrayals of the play was that by slight
ly cultured, but iron-wiled woman by
Fanny Broush. Alice &c Winton was very
charming as the pretty Soverness, and in no
instance was the performance allowed to
suffer through inefciency. While the play
does not impress itself as being as strong a
vehicles as Mr.. Hawtrey deserves there was
no one in the aud ence who was not ready
TO indorse the remark of the enfant terrible
y GU do get such nice gentlemen from
Bl3nkleV'St''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
ChaSe'S Theater.

Another well-balanced bill of unusual ex-
celence delighted two large audiences at
Chase's yesterday. The list of turns COM
prises acrobatics. music, dancing and COM
edy and there is scarcely one that might
not be termed a head-liner. The gem of the
bill is the vocal work of La Basque Quartet,
an aggregation of Parisians who sing grand
opera with a finish and style that has not
been euualed in vaudeville in this city. They
were given enthusiastic applause and could
easily have prolonged their turn to advan-
tage, not only to their audience but to them
selves as well. The theater orchestra ac-
quilted itself remarkably well in its work
with these singers. Thee and Thou Jas.
]. Morton is as funny as ever in his rapid
fire conversation, and kept his hearers con-
VulSed with laughter Paul Barnes, another
monologist and singer delivered some new
parodies. Raymond Finley and Lottie
Burke in "Stageland Satire were satisfac-
tory. the comedy work of the former being
particularly good. and Mr.. and Mrs. Per
kins Fisher scored in a sketch. which made
up in its abundance of jokes for what 1t
lacked in plot. AL. Lawson and Frances
Namon contribute a bag punching and bl-
cycle-riding turn that is above the average
and Watson, Hutchings. Edwards & Co. in
their old sketch entitled 1.-The Vaudeville
Exchange seemed as popular as ever Inc
vitagraph brings the show to close with
some wonderfully realistic pictures showing
scenes in the life of fireman.
Empire Theater.
THE Little Church Around the Corner
a melodrama dealing with New York life,
was we'll received at both performances AT
the Empire Theater yesterday. The drama
is one of unusual interest and contains
many interesting. thrilling and pathetic g t
uations. The scene showing the little
church around the corner on Christmas
night with a snow storm in progress, is
all excellent setting The story deals with
young couple who have many ups ana
downs, caused by drink. The woman
secures employment in a lawyers office
While there her employer learns that she
is an heiress. The lawyer plans many
schemes to separate husband and wife IL
order that he may gain possession of her
fortune Although he makes 1t unhappy
for them by his villainous tricks, he is out
witted in the end. Master jack Ryan, a
Washington boy. made quite an impress
sion in the lines of a waif He added
much humor to the performance and was
ably assisted in this line by Geraldine
Trip, a girl of tender years and intelll-
gence. Ruth Macauley displayed excellent
emotional powers in the portrayal of the
prosecuted wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Academy.

Children on the stage are not as gem
earl rule to be depended on to carry an
entire act, but an exception is made dur
ing the second act of Theodore Kremer s
The Fatal Wedding" a melodramatic
production. little tot not yet in her
teens bears the weight of the entire act,
although she does not at all times oc-
cupy the center of the boards. The at
traction portrays life IN the great me-
tropolis and deals with an adventures
who seeks to separate a wife from her
husband in order that she may take the
place of the wife and mother in his af-
fections 1t is true she does not have
everything her own way, but her actions
make things uncomfortable for the inno-
cent and cause them great suffering until
everything is righted before the finale of
the last curtain and the loving family is
once again reunited Little Cora Quinten,
on whom so much rests, is at once inter-
esting and entertaining and earned sew
eral curtain calls. During the action Ger
trude Haynes and Master Roy Charles,
with a choir of twenty-five boys, made
their appearance in church scene and
rendered sacred music. Baby Zena Keife,
who at alternate performances plays the
part taken by Cora Quinten, gave a sing
ing, dancing and whistling speciality which
was remarkable for one so young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Rumor Regarding Railway Ferry.

The fact that the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
wav is sending many of its freight trains
over the Pennsylvania tracks through the
c;tv and over the Long bridge to the SOUTH
instead of transferring them by barge via
Shepherds landing across the river 10 Alex
andria. thence to the tracks OF the South
ern railway, has given rise to report that
the railway ferry is to be abandoned in a
few weeks The use of tugboat and rail-
way barge to ferry freight cars across the
river in making southern connections was
started by the Baltimore and Ohio railway
over thirty years ago, and the service has
been kept up continuously ever since
During hard winters. when the ice was
very heavy on the river the service has
been greatly interfered with, but it has
been but seldom that two or three trips a
day were not made.
The service is said to be expensive, and If
the ferry is to be abandoned it Will there
fore be in the interests of economy, as
trains can be run over the Long bridge
much cheaper than they can be sent to
Shepherd s and by water to Alexandria. On
the tug Breeverton and the barge eight or
ten men are now employed and several of
them have been in the service for over
twenty-five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Cclum Tia Theater.

Johnny in uniform of blue; Uncle
Tom of ebony hue; Susan, Cordelia and
Amelia. in bombaZine and crinoline came
to town last night and were given quite a
hearty return reception at the Columbia
Iheatcr 1t is just about a year since
Johnny first came marching home to the
music of Julian Edwards and the book of
Stanislaus STANCE. chaperoned by Fred C.
Whitney. The martial spirit of the produc-
ton the patriotic words and songs. the
plantation darEies. and the laughable hoop
skirts. combined to lend interest to the Of
fering. Since that time Johnny has been
marching through the country and it is said
his greetings have been so ELUSIVE that it
seemed every town visited must have sent
some Johnny or other to the war the
marching home" elected so much enthus-
iasm. The second engagement of the COM
pany in Washington found many still de-
sirous of extending glad hand of well
come. Johnny has not changed much dur
ing his twelve months absence. There have
naturally been a number of changes in the
cast but those who found interest and en-
tertainment in the production a year ago
will find none of the elements missing. while
those who did not see the so-called comic
opera have had time to profit by the advice
of their friends. William T. Carleton who
has been identified with the comic opera
stage these years has replaced Homer Lind
General Allen. Mr.. Cartoons voice is
strong and true, coming up to the require
ments of the role in every essential. Lou
Harlow has replaced Grace Cameron as
Cordelia. and sings the role courageously
Lucille Saunders IS again seen as the Widow
Pemberton and is capable as ever
Florence Hayward sings the role of Kate
PembertOn in a sweet and girlish manner
thoroughly appreciated by her hearers.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home will
be seen throughout the week, with holiday
matinee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
FILES OBJECTIONS.
Protest Against Reduction of Grade in
Front of Property.


Hugh b. Rowland on behalf of Mrs. E.
H. Stevens owner of premises 2115 Califor-
MIA avenue northwest, has written to the
Commissioners complaining regarding the
proposed reduction of the grade and the re-
laying of sidewalk in front of Mrs. Stevens
property. The writer states that Mrs Ste
vens has on three separate occasions been
put to total expense OF s., 600 by reason of
three changes in grade, besides, the writer
says, the property has suffered great depre-
citation in value because of the impossibility
of adapting the improvements to the al
tered grades. Mr.. Rowland also asks
whether the parking between the sidewalk
and the street will be resodded.
Col John Biddle, Engineer Commissioner,
in an Endorsement on. the papers recon-
mends that the writer be informed that
while the Commissioners endeavor in lay
ing new sidewalks to protect existing sod
between the sidewalk ana curb as much as
possible, it is not always practicable to pre-
vent injury on account of the large number
of laborers employed on the work Con-
tinuing, he says: --..-
THE contractor IS required to remove all
rubbish. but it has not been our practice to
replace the sod, and a certain amount of
damage to it is usually incident to the lay
Ing of the sidewalk. This sidewalk was re-
quested by the owners of a majority of the
abutting property; it was advertised in ac-
csrdance with the act of Congress, and the
laying of 1t was carried out in the legal
and customary manner. rs
"AS to the change of grade at that point,
1t was necessarily due Ito the cutting
through of the street directed by act Of
Congress. The question of the grade of
these streets had been studied for at least
ten years prvious to the appropriation, 1t
was thoroughly known to the congressional
committees when the act was passed, and
1t was also probably known to the jury who
condemned the land. All the studies of this
grade were very nearly the same, and as
matter of fact that one was adopted which
gave the least cut at the corner of Califor-
MIA and Connecticut avenues"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Approved by Commissioners.

An order paying to McGolrick & O'Con-
nor the sum of S49.S5 for extra work in ex-
tending a sewer to drinking fountain IN
the NJ Street High School has been ap-
proved by the Commissioners. 1t is stated
that the drawing of the original basement
plan from which the Colored High School
was erected showed the sewer In an incor-
rect position, and a copy of this plan was
sent the bidders. When the contractors
found that they would have to lay addt-
tional piping they demurred. but went on
with the work, with the understanding that
they were to receive compensation for the
extra work. Later on they submitted an
estimate OF the value of this extra work.
and the price mentioned was agreed upon
as satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
A WASHINGTON MAN
ASTHMA & CONSUMPTION

''The Wheeling in my ar pipes could b. heard
rooms away. Ny shortness Of breath kept me
awake so that frequently sat up all night in a
chair.
Il was unable to work, had night sweats and
knew that | had but a short time To live.
Just when I about TO give up In despair, !
heard of the cures that wer' being made by the
Koch Lung Cure. at 1888 New York avenue.
Washington and / applied for the Koch Inhalation
oily vapors. breathed them into my lungs, and In
less than three months was cured man, whereas
other doctors had given MP to die. can now
be seen at 1913 41a street southwest. Washington.
where my nclghhoss VIII testify to my wen .erfll
cure
JULIUS NJ BROWN"
II you cannot make regular visits to the Koch
Lung Cure offices. the Koch Home Treatment, with
especially prepared apparatus can he sent to your
hrme without extra cost. Write Washington ofhce
Of the Koch Lung Cure, 1925 New York avenue,
for descriptive booklet containing symptom blank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
License Fee REQUIRED.

J C Welsh of the Calvary Baptist Sum
day school will be informed by the Commits
sioners that it will be necessary for him to
pay license fee of So for an entertainment
to be given at Metzerott Hail. AS the enter
tainment will be for charitable purposes
only, Mr.. Welsh thought no license would
be required Assessor Darneille decides,
however, that as an admission fee Will be
charged license must be collected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24
Kernan,s Lvceum Theater.

The Merry Maidens' Burlesquers Com
pany is this weeks attraction at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater two large audiences being
on hand for the opening yesterday. The
olio is fairly strong and the burlesques
amusing. handsome costumes and scenic
effects being employed to brighten the at
fractions of the como scenes and musical
numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-24

It pays to read the want columns Of The
Star Hundreds of situations are filed
through them.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10
Argument Had Effect,

Rev. Sanford Olmsted, the new
Episcopalian Bishop of Colorado, is
noted for the skill with which he
can collect money for charity. St.
Asaph's church, at Bala, Pa, was
Bishop Olmsted's last charge, and this
church, under his passionate, actually
had more money than it could spend.
Here is an instance of Bishop Ohm.
sted's address as collector.
He called on a man one dav who
was well to do. but somewhat close,
He asked for money for worthy char.
ity, and the man said:
I'D give something gladly, but the
fact is I've only $500 by me in cash
$500 that I've put aside for my fun.
eral."
you trust God with your SOUL
said Bishop Olmsted, "but you're
afraid to trust Him with youn funeral
eh?"
This comment gained the bishop 9
generous contribution.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10

some sort was in progress, and I felt
very uncomfortable. I was just de-
batting how I might bolt without being
noticed, when the double doors at
the far end of the room were thrown
open, revealing gorgeously equip
ped dinner table, and at the same
moment Mr.. Whistler appeared in
immaculate evening dress and beg
ged to present me to his guests.
"Mr. Whistler was a charming host,
and the appointments, as we'll as the
dinner itself, artistically perfect. One
feature only left rather unpleasant
impression. During the fish course
a large crystal bowl, containing
number of tiny live fish in clear
water, was placed before the host,
who poured into it a small quantity
of some liquid from a vial. Instantly
the water grew iridescent, and the
little fishes raced and Wriggled about
in great excitement, leaping into the
air and making a veritable rainbow
shower of flashing, changing colors.
It was unique and beautiful spec
tacle, and not until the turbulence
had ceased, and the little creatures
1oated quietly upon their sides in the
crystal bowl, did we realize that we
had witnessed tragedy, for the mad
dance was caused by their dying
agonies, and it was poison that had
produced those wondrous changing
colors.''
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10

An American artist OF some note is
fond OF telling about his meeting with
James McNeill Whistler in Lonadon,
and especially of the occasion when
he dined with that famous artist. :
Il had planned to leave for Paris
the following evening"" he says. s'but
Mr.. Whistler insisted that I should
dine with him on that date, and feel
ing that such an invitation was a
mark Of special favor, I put off nv
trip for a day and accepted it. He
did not name the place where we
would eat, but said he would call
for me at my hotel at 6 o'clock and
we would look it up then. was
ready at the minute, but my host was
not prompt. At 8 o'clock he arrived
and we set out.
ARRIVED at his house, we were
met at the door by the most dignified
OF buffers, whom his master directed
to provide us with a bite,' then ex-
cused himself to freshen up Bit
while I waited in the drawing room.
Presently 1 heard strains of music
coming from another room, then a
gentleman in evening dress, with a
lady, also in full toilet, strolled
through an archway at the further
end of the apartment, then another
couple, and still others came leisurely
sauntering through the room where I
sat.
1T seemed that a swell function of
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10
Human Ball Between Locomotives.

Human Ball Between Locomotives.
While crossing the Pennsylvania
railway tracks at York, Pa, Saturday
night, 12-year-old Harry Amig was
struck by the train he had not seen
and tossed in front of the engine he
was seeking to avoid. This one prompt
ly pitched him back, with the regula-
ton curves, but engine number one
played hot ball in return and for the
third time the boy was sent whizzing
through the air. Fortunately he landed
between the tracks this time, where
he Yas quickly surrounded by group
of Mortified spectators. The surprise
of the crowd and the Joy of the young
ster when it was discovered that he
had not even a scratch to show for his
dangerous experience is better left to
the imagination than otherwise. The
experiment, however, will not bear re-
petition. ,-.-.i~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10
In the Harvest Fields.

you doubt it, Willie, she meant every
word of it.
Il get 50 a day and found Found
means that the old man comes to-
your doWny couch at o'clock in the
morning and finding you asleep,
,whoops you out to feed the horses.
BY the time the horses are fed we are
called to breakfast. Did you ever
eat pie at breakfast? Well, we have.
pie for breakfast every other morn
ing. It seems to be the idea out here
if you have pie you can't complain at
any other indignity. And every pie
we have had SO far is made out of
raisins. Now, don't get it into your
head that raisins won't make good
pie. They do. .
after breakfast we HE us away
to the field and cut wheat until the
fat dame waves tablecloth out Of
the window to tell us that dinner is,
ready. Then we eat and 60 out and
cut more wheat, and the old boy
keeps us at it until it gets too dark to
see. But, Willie, the way you can
sleep after you have had day like
that! You go dead-that's all about
it.
Il figure that I will get home with
about $50 to the clear. The old boy
says he will give me $25 month to
stay and pillow, and thresher man
offers $3.50 day and found if
will work for him. But $50 is capital
enough for Harold. 1 am not grasp
ing or sordid.
"P. 81 had a heart-to-heart talk
with the roly-poly girl last evening.
She said I ought to be ashamed of
myself for kissing her in the house
where the fat dame might see. If it
wasn't for school taking up believe
I'd tackle that job of plowing.)"-
Kansas City Journal.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-10-10

One of the college boys who went
to the western Kansas harvest fields
writes to a friend an account of his
experiences, saying:
'Well, this isn't what it is cracked
up to be, and Harold would have
confessed himself all in and come
home to mamma inside of two days
after starting if he hadn't been
worse afraid of the joshing of you
devils than of blistered paws Speak
ing of blistered paws, it's no joke.
Before night the first day I had puffs
all over my hands, and that night
the fat dame of this household stuck
needles into 'em and tapped me
until ran water like a hydrant But
the old boy was good to me, and for
two days he kept me at choring
around, hauling water, helping the fat
dame cook and playing the baby gen
orally. Then I tackled the header
boxes again for ten straight days and
really got to liking it. But say,
Willie, don't you believe that story
about a shortage in the worlds bread
crop. l know better, for I pitched
enough of the blamed stuff to make
two crops of worlds breadstuff.
"And, Willie, there is another thing
you can disabuse your fostering in
tellect of. You can't spoon with these
country girls with the joyous freedom
that you read about. We have a
roly-poly girl here who doesn't wear
corsets and who don't care how much
sock she displays when she kicks
at the cat. I kissed her the other
night. I won't do it any more If I
want exercise of rapid kind 1 will
go out and ground an electric light
wire through my handsome person.
She whacked me on the side of the
head with a fist like ham, and don't