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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
Panic Narrowly Averted.

A panic was averted at Chase's Thea
ter yesterday afternoon during the per-
Torrance of Fra Diavolo" by the
prompt action and presence of mind of
Miss Dorothy Morton, the prima donna of
the company. During the progress of the
second act, the heroine, Zerlina, Is required
to disrobe and garb herself in a robe de
mutt This is done before an old ia shioned
dresser, lighted by candle on each side
of the mirror. In lighting the candles yes
terday MISS Morton used a swapping match,
throwing 1t down when she had finished
with it. She turned away from the dresser
for a moment on going back she discovered
that the red cloth border around the glass
was abaze. With scarcely moment 8
hesitation she began tearing away the
burning cloth and in doing so her own
lace robe caught fire.
This exciting interpolated scene occupied
such a few seconds that about the time
the audience noticed the threatened danger,
Miss Morton had succeeded in smothering
the flames upon her own person and also
had torn away all of the cloth on the
dresser sustaining slight burns upon her
hands.
Mr.. Fred Frear and Mr.. Wooley, as Bep-
po and Giacomo. respectively came on the
stage from the wings at this point and
in passing the dresser noticed that the
flames had gone around to the back of the
piece of furniture and were eating their
way toward the canvas wings. They i'm
mediately assumed the role of fire fighters
and In moment had extinguished the
fire.
The audience. which was composed chief
ly of ladies and children, controlled it's
alarm in a remarkable manner. making no
visible manifestation of extreme fright, but
gave expression to their feelings in vo-
continued singing her part, and the orches-
ira accompanied her without a break.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
CHANNEL FILLING UP.
Steamers Of Norfolk Line Touch Bottom
at Various Points.

Mr.. John Callahan. second vice president
and general manager of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company, called
upon Commissioner West yesterday to In
form him that the channel along the
wharyes between the Long bridge and the
old Arsenal Point was rapidly shoaling. and
that often at low water the steamers OF
the Norfolk and Washington line touch the
bottom of the river. 1t was supposed when
the Improvement of the flats was planned
that the gates Of what is known as the
tidal reservoir would be effective in allow
ing a wash through the channel, and thus
preserve it's depth. This plan does not seem
to have been effective, and not only is the
bottom shoaling, but bar Is forming be-
tween the point of the reclaimed land and
Giesboro' toint. Upon the suggestion of
Commissioner West, Mr.. Callahan this
morning stated the facts in writing, where
upon Mr. West consulted with his col
leagues, and the result was the preparation
of a letter calling the attention of the Sec
rotary of War to the shoaling of the chan
mel. The Commissioners will give their
personal attention to the matter, in the
hope that the conditions can be speedily
remedied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH.
Charles Hall Falls From Fourth Floor
of New Building

Charles Hall. a colored laborer. had a
narrow escape from instant death yes
terday while at work on the Stoneleigh
court apartment house, under course of
construction at the corner of Connecticut
avenue and l. street. After being struck
on the head with falling board he fell
from the fourth floor to the first floor and
was picked up in an unconscious condition
and hurried to the Emergency Hospital.
where he is in a serious condition.
The accident happened while Hall was
at work the fourth floor. board
falling through the space between the
floor Orders from an upper floor. strik-
ing the man on the head, causing him
to lose his balance and fall through to the
first floor. In his descent Hall turned over
and over and his body struck against the
iron Orders each floor His fellow
workmen hurried to the ground floor ex-
pectfng to find him dead and his body hor
ribly mutilated. He was not dead, but had
been made insensible by the fall.
The ambulance hastily summoned
from the Emergency Hospital and he was
conveyed to that institution. where the
physicians found his skull had been frac-
tured and in addition he was suffering
from a severe scalp wound. While his in
is in a critical condition.
Hall is twenty-eight years of age and re-
sides at 12O Pierce street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
OLD SOLDIER A SUICIDE.
Body of August Kruger Found in East
ern Branch.

The body of drowned man, later identi-
fled as August Kruger, was found floating
in the Eastern branch near the south end
of the Anacostia bridge about $50 o'clock
yesterday morning by Philip Heuher of 220
Monroe street, Anacostia. who was crossing
the bridge. Mr.. Heuher FASTENED to the
police substation and told the police of the
find. Several officers secured a boat and
made the body fast until the arrival of
Coroner hewitt. who was informed of the
matter.
After viewing the remains the coroner
directed the removal of the body to the
morgue. He had about concluded that the
death was caused by accident. A float
Ing rowboat was found near the body,
and 1t was at first supposed that the man
had fallen from the boat. Subsequently,
however. it was learned that the man told
friends last night that they would not see
him alive any more. In view of the facts
Coroner hewitt decided that he had com
mitted suicide and issued a certificate of
death accordingly.
The body identified by means of a
small note book found in one of the coat
pockets. 1t contained his name and gave
his address as the Soldiers Home. The
authorities at the home were notified and
they called at the morgue and took charge
of the body and will give it a military
burial. friend of the dead man who
called at the morgue said that Kruger
babe him goodbye last night and said that
1t was his last night on earth. as he in
tended to put end to his existence.
Kruger was sixty years of age. and had
served with the Goth United States Infan-
try for a number of years. He has been
in the home since 1899, serving as a cook
The remains will probably be inferred in
the cemetery connected with the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16

to the dignity of an art, without the recog-
milton usually accorded to art The joy is
that of window gazing and the art is that
of window decorating. To look at tire
modern shop windows is to look at pictures
that stimulate ones sense of the beautiful
much as the dainty bits of canvas do OF
course real art is DISTINGUISHED whereas the
object of the window art is to arouse cove
tousness in the breasts of beholders. But
in measure this art defeats its own pur-
pose, for many who gaze come to love art
for arts sake, and able to eliminate
the desire for possession from their adrni-
ration. The shop window of the past
vealed but an incongruous group of crude
ly arranged articles, and the woman who
beheld there the dress fabric that seemed
best suited to her beauty had to exert her
fancy in summoning up a picture of herself
arrayed in the coveted goods But now the
merchant supplies both fabric and fancy.
and is able to hold a mirror up to feminine
nature, and to give to woman the gift of
seeing herself others will see her Not
enough praise has been bestowed upon the
window artist who, in his ability to hold
the distracted gaze and to divert the care
laden mind, is really one of the forces that
make for the betterment of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
North Capitol w. C. T. q. Meeting.

North CAPITOL Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union held a largely ATTENDED
meeting at the home of Mrs. Thee. L.
Moore, 55 r street northwest, last even
ing. The president Mrs. Don p. Blaine,
presided, and Miss S. D. Baldwin conducted
devotional exercises. Mrs. II. A. Holton,
secretary, and Mrs. Gusse II. BentZ, treas
urer gave their respective reports, and
Mrs. Anna Easterlng gave account of
the White Ribbon cradle roll party recently
held at the w. C. T. L. building.
Mrs Moore superintendent litera ture,
read her quarterly report. a large amount
of temperance and other literature has been
distributed at city missions, engine houses
and among several colored families by the
superintendent.
Mrs. A. w. Pane gave a report Of ler
recent visit to the general army hospital on
Flower Mission day, when, assisted by
Mrs W. c. Braly, she carried twenty five
large bouquets tied with white ribbon
Scripture cards to the sick sold ers. Mrs.
RraIy Superintendent of the soldiers de-
partment supplemented Mrs Paine's reDo, t
by relating several touching incidents OF
the visit BY invitation of Mrs Col Rob-
erts Mrs Braly will conduct a tie importance
meeting at Fort Washington IN the future
Rev. E. d. Bagby will give an address and
others from this city will assist in the serv-
ice.
Miss Baldwin evangel.stic supernt.nd-
ent. who leaves next week for n sum nIer
trip to Europe, was called upon for a
speech and responded to the request.
Mrs. Edith Wiley gave a spirited ACCOUNT
of a recent successful fight by members of
North Capitol Union against the opening
of a new saloon inI that vicinity
A short musical program followed the
business meeting. Miss Florence Moore and
M SIS Edith NJ. Smith contributed MIA no 90
los, and Miss Carrie Lowe and Mrs. Bar
ron Franklin gave vocal selections rhe
meeting closed with the w. c. T. u. hena-
dictiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
Due to Central Labor Union.

During the months of July and August
such employees of the government printing
Office and the Washington navy yard as
can properly be spared will be excused
from duty at 3 O'Clock Saturday afternoon
by order of President Roosevelt. Those
employees of the places named are indebted
to the Central Labor Union. as it was
through the efforts of a special committee
of that body, composed of representatives
of the machinists, the bookbinders, the
printers and the presSmens unions that
the order obtained. The action of the
President was made known at the regular
meeting of the Central Labor Union last
evening.
Delegates from Hosting Engineers
Union, No. a, Informed the central body
last evening that the local authorities do
not interfere with unlicensed engineers en-
ployed in this city. The matter will be
brought to the attention of the Commits
sioners and Chief of Police Sylvester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
WHITTIER ARE WE DRIFTINGp
Lament on the Decadence of American
Literature
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
A cursory glance through the various
magazines of the day present to the read
er very discouraging outlook and yet one
which has been long expected. With few
exceptions. the vast majority of our read
ing matter is practically worthless, from
a literary standpoint. 1t is a mere dainty
bubble, good only for a few short mo-
ments, and then breaks and is gone. IT
has no stability no worth, expresses no
meaning, teaches no lesson.
The world of today, so far as literary
pursuits are concerned is like small child
who reaches for the sweets and lets the
solid foods go untouched. Pleasure first,
by fair means or foul is the motto of the
present day generation And the majority
of our publications are awakening to this
fact and preparing to cater to the public
taste Periodicals that have hitherto oc-
cupied a distinguished place among the lit
erary guides have abolished. to a certain
extent. all matter that would be helpful
and needful to mankind for the lighter
style of work Even those who still cling
to the old idea of giving food for thought
to the serious minded, reserve some space
for love stories, light poetry and the like,
all of which. sooner or later. will encroach
upon the others territory until it entirely
occupies the pages of the periodical.
AS matter of fact. We take life too
lightly. Few really seriously consider the
tasks set before them. If any conscientious
thought presents itself, we push it aside
for some frivolous, idle notion that can do
no good and may bring harm. Literature
has for ages been looked upon as one of
the highest branches of mans education.
1t is the means whereby the persons most
fitted for the task may give to the world
such truths and teachings as are neces-
sary to their intellectual life. And no one
can gainsay the fact that without the lit
al
latter day scribes would occupy the posi-
tions they now fill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
ADDITIONAL SUM NEEDED.
$4,000 to Be Secured for Public
Library.

Mr. B. H. Warner vice president OF the
board of trustees of the Public Library, has
forwarded to Commissioner Mcfarland.
president of the Public Library building
commission. the letter recently received
from Mr. Andrew Carnegie in which he
authorizes the expenditure of an additional
S25 600 in completing the library building
in Mount Vernon Square. Mr.. Warner. with
the approval of Mr.. Theodore w. Moves.
president of the board of trustees, suggests
that Mr. mcfarland take the necessary
steps to secure the money. Mr.. Bernard R..
Green. the superintendent of the building,
knows what is to be done with the $25,o0o,
and will consult with Mr. mcfarland con-
corning the expenditure.
The $3.50, 900 for the building fund proper
was drawn by the library building commits
sion in $4,000 lots from the Carnegie Steel
Company at .Pittsburg, and it is presumed
this course will be followed in the case of
the additional $25, 600 which has been placed
to the credit of the local commission. The
fund will be used in completing book racks
and in the interior establishment of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
PROPOSE NEW SCHEME
WILDWOOD POOL SELLERS TO
ADOPT WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Declaration to This Effect Made Public
Today-Authorities on
the Alert.

The Wildwood tickers that were Silenceo
yesterday by order of the District Commls-
sioners, as published in yesterdays Star,
have not vet recovered from the effec;s Oh
the attack, and, in the language OF the
street. there was nothin' dom " at the
pool room today. The shock of yesterday
was a severe one to the managers. but they
took the removal of the wires good natur-
eddy, and instead of sull1ing they started
out to devise some means whereby tney
will be able to receive the race results.
How about wireless telegraphy! was
the first question suggested.
TT has been tried in New YORK, eX-
planned another, land the system worked
better than the wires.
The suggestion, the hackers declare, mas
been adopted and the wireless instruments
ordered.
And then" said one of those interested
in the affair I'D like to see the Commls-
sioners cut the wire.
After the managers learned yesterday al
ternoon that the wires in the District hao
been removed they placed a man on duty
at Florida avenue and 1th street 10 hotlly
the patrons that 1T was useless TOT theh
to go to Wildwood, and more than num-
dred persons were saved the fruitless trip.
Mayor Kinnear is watching every move
the pool room people are making, ana IL IL
his intention, he says, to meet them at
every turn where he is aple 10 lHNohe 'iio
aid of the law.
Appeal to the Courts.
1t was stated this afternoon that Attor-
reys Lambert and Baker will file a Dill
in tie local courts bearing on the actlon
of the District Commissioners yesterday IN
cutting the wires. The bill will probably
be filed late this afternoon. Its exact ma
ture could not be ascertained,> but IT Is
thought the court will be asked to restrain
the Commissioners from interfering with
the work of replacing the wires. 1t Is the
contention of the hackers of the game
that their method of accepting bets on the
races is not a violation of the Maryland
statutes There is a case pending against
them in Prince Georges county, but there
there is no prospect of a trial ana SET
Element of the custom before the October
term of the court.
1t said this afternoon that some VI
the persons interested in the Wildwood pooi
room are contemplating the opening OF d
room or Office in this city, with several
substatons and receive bets without the
actual passing of cash until the result Is
made known. 1t is their intention 10 pat
tern after the bookmakerS on the track at
Benning during the racing seasons, with
the exception of not accepting money until
after the result is aScerta1ned OF the race
upon which the bet is made.
The manager it is stated, have no idea
al this time of transferring the scene Of
operations to Chesapeake Junction or any
other place. They are anxious to remain at
the place on Sligo branch, and say they
will keep the fight in court until the ques-
ton is finally settled.
Attorneys familiar with the statutes de-
clare that the law cannot be evaded in this
manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
FINE BUILDING LOTS.
Transactions Made in the Vicinity of
Sheridan Circle

A handsome building site has been pur-
chased by J. A. Spoor Of Chicago, through
Westcott & Story. real estate brokers. 1t is
located en- Sheridan Circle, northeast from
its center, with frontages both on the cir
Gle and Massachusetts, avenue There are
sixty-four feet on Massachusetts avenue
and forty feet on the circle. and the total
area is 1896 square feet. The price paid
was 81 per square foot which represents
total of 500, 34i
The same office has also sold a fine lot on
the opposite side of Massachusetts avenue
namely, lot s. block g. 1t has a frontage of
30 feet and an average depth of 12S feet
extending to q street. The area is 3S14
square feet. The price paid was 50 per
square foot. This sale was made through
H RoZicr Dulany. real estate broker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
FLOOD DEVASTATION.
Letter From Kansas Clergymen Refer
red to Commissioners.


Rev. J. q. Butler. pastor of the Luther
Place Memorial Church called upon Com
missioner Macfarland today and presented
"a mmuuication received by him from
John NJ. Ziegler. D., pastor of the First
Evangelical Church of Kansas City, Mo-,
with relation to the flood sufferers in Kan
sas City. Kan. The Commissioners will re-
ceive from all who care to subscribe to the
aid of these sufferers any contribution and
will forward the same to the proper author
lilies.
The fact may not be generally appre-
ciated." says Rev. DR.. Ziegler. that there
are two Kansas cities. The floods have
damaged both cities to an extent that can
scarcely be estimated. Kansas City, Mo-,
announces that she is able to care for her.
self. Too much cannot be said in praise CT
the spirit in which she is going about the
work of feeding and clothing and housing
the thousands in distress. Kansas City,
Kan. is too. doing all she is able to do.
She. though. is in sore need of large outside
assistance. In order to satisfy myself as
to the real need i made trip through the
flooded district in company with forme,
Mayor w. Ii. Craddock. i also met witt
the relief committee, and | am satisfied
that they will need assistance to the
amount of S2OOOoO. With a population OF
TOoO that city is caring for at least a0,0Jt
If her people who have practically lost
their all. There We're $40 homes in the
flooded districts, one-half of which are
taken away or utterly ruined.
Il have seen floods on the SusQuehanna
and the Ohio rivers: / passed through a
large part of the flooded districts at the
time of the Johnstown Hood: but have not
seen so great destruction in so limited a
district as / have seen the past few days
I'm the two Kansas cities. If any one de-
sres to send relief through me l shall
cheerfully place their contributions in the
hands of the proper committee. such
subscriptions may be sent directly to Mayer
Thomas b. Gilbert, Kansas City. Kan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
SIX PERUVIAN MIDDIES.
Admiral Barker Will Assign Them 10
Vessels in His Fleet

Instructions have been sent to Rear Ad-
miral Barker, commanding the North At
lantic fleet at New York to assign to duty
on the vessels of his fleet. at his discrc-
ton. the six midshipmen of the Peru
Wan navy, who recently arrived at New
York for the purpose of taking a courca
of practical instruction aboard United
States men of war. These young men weTe
educated in the Peruvian naval school and
their assignment to duty on United States
naval vessels is an act of comfy tho
part of this government. They viii he dis
tributed among the vessels of the fleet and
will be called upon to perform thu regular
duties of a junior watch officer. They bear
all their own expenses and receive no con-
pensation from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
VIOLATED PURE FOOD LAW.
Butcher Failed to Remove Feet of a
SLAUGHTERED Lamb,

James BoXwell, a butcher in business at
631 B street northwest, asked for a trial
by jury when arraigned in the District
branch of the Police Court today on a
charge of violating the pure food law.
Judge Kimball denied the request and ex-
planned to Boxwell that the offense with
which he was charge was punishable upon
conviction by fine less than $50 and for
that reason he was not entitled to have his
case considered by jury.
A representative of the health department
who preferred the charge against BOXwell
reported that he visited the latter's place
of business the 22d of last month and found
exhibited there for sale, certain slaugh-
tered lamb from which the feet had not
been removed
The court decided against the defendant
and imposed a fine of SO. Boxwell's coun-
sci gave notice of his intention to apply to
the Court of Appeals for a writ of error.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
Official Inspections.

Messrs. Wright and White, United States
steamboat inspectors, were in the city this
morning and made examination of the
launch Mercedes, Captain Carpenter, the
tender to the War Department officials
here. Everything on the launch was found
in the best of order and she passed a most
satisfactory examination.
Inspectors White and Staunton yesterday
completed the inspection of the steamer
Jane Moseley and renewed her license to
carry excursion passengers for another
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
GOING TO QUEBEC.
The italian Ambassador Will Leave
Later in the Week.

Senior Mayor des Planches, the Italian
ambassador accompanied by Signora des
Planches, will leave Washington the latter
part of the week for Quebec. making snort
stops at points in the Adrondacks en- route.
The ambassador will go from Quebec to the
Pacific coast by way of Denver and Salt
Lake, and will return to that city by the
far northern route. The ambassador and
his wife will then go to New York, stop
ming at Boston and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
on the way They will sail from New York
for E,Irope to remain until fall Count Cell
lere will be charge d'affaires in the absence
of the ambassador
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
Auto Case Appealed.

transcript of the record of the Police
Court of the District of Columbia in the
case of Erskine NJ. Sunderland has been
filed in the Court of Appeals. Sunderland
was tried and convicted in the Police Court
about ten days ago for violating the speed
regulations with an automobile and was
fined $50 by Judge Kimball who heard the
case. The accused demanded jury trial,
which was refused him by the court, where
upon he took an exception to the ruling and
noted an appeal to the Court of Appeals
The date of the hearing before the Court of
Appeals has not yet been fixed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-16
The Presidents Baltimore Trip.

President Roosevelt left Washington via
the Pennsylvania railroad last evening for
Baltimore, to attend the Saengerfest. With
him were Baron Won Sternberg, the German
ambassador, Mr.. Simon Wolf and Sec
rotary Loeb, all of whom went to
the railroad station with him. The
party occupied the private car Elysian
attached to the Regular tbs O'Clock
train. Senator McComas of Maryland was
at the station when the President arrived.
and at the latter's invitation shared the
private car with him on the trip over. The
President returned from Baltimore at ii
O'Clock last hight.