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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
THE I'll E A T ER.
Columbia Theater.

There is seasonable suggestion in the
tropical atmosphere of TOO Much john
SOM at the Columbia this week. This Of
fering will be written into the stock his
tory of the Columbia as one Of the very
best performances of the present season.
Mr.. Arden is aptly cast in the Gillettean
role of Augustus Billings. William Gillette
wrote the character to suit his own partic-
ular style of playing. but Mr.. Arden has a
personality seemingly adaptable to any
branch of theatrical impersonation, and
plays Billings with all the cool, calculating
indifference that naked the efforts of the
author. The performance Is one of the
most evenly balanced ever presented here
by stock company. The play is farce,
pure and simple. with respect for neither
probabilities nor possibilities. 1t was Of
fered originally and repeated now as a bit
of merriment, not to be too seriously con-
sidered. AS such 1t has been enjoyed
widely. Miss Roebuck and Miss Butler
have cOngenial roles, the latter, as the
mother-in-law, being especially well cast
Edward Ellfs~does a clever bit of playing
as Johnson. the sugar planter. The good
impression created during his quieter mo-
ments, however, comes dangerously near
being offset by the brutal frankness of the
more excitable moods Mr.. Herbert and
Mr.. Duncan do their respective work with
Characteristic ability. William Levers is a
dapper and volatile little Frenchman the
part displaying his capabilities as char
acter actor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Academy,

The inaugural performance of the new
Academy Stock Company, under the direc-
ton of Frederick Berger, jr., was given last
night under favorable conditions which be-
speak success for the new organization
The attraction presented was Mark E.
Swans southern comedy drama, THE Prin-
cess of~Patches." The story concerns Sell
ma Silverthorn, who is abducted from her
relatives in early childhood, and upon whose
temperance the ownership of a large PLAN
tation depends. knowledge of her identity
is in the possession of one person only
Judas, an ex-slave, who plots with two of
her relatives TO keep her from learning the
true state of affairs and thus coming into
possession of the riches. Mr. Berger has
selected company whose members are well
adapted to their respective roles. Laura
Oakman was cast for the title role, and her
Interpretation gave entire satisfaction. Miss
Carol Arden was also good The perform
ance of Hal Clarendon, In the character
role of Judas an ex-slave, was excellent, as
was also Edward H. Curtis character i'm
personation. Harold Kennedy as knight
Of the road, filled in pleasantly with a vocal
specially. Miss Francis Nordstrom and
Henry Buckler, Washingtonians, were in
the cast. and received a hearty welcome
from their friends In the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Chase's Theater.

Another entertaining bill is put forward
this week at Chase's Theater. To sit under
the big electric fans and enjoy polite vaude-
Vile is a privilege which many appreciate
from week to week. Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew are the top-liners this week, and in
their old sketch, when Two Hearts Are
Won.'' scored emphatic a success as
ever The Drews are actors of the first
class, and not line is lost from which a
laugh can be produced. Another good
number is Aga" maid of the air. These
floating figures have been presented for the
past thirty years, but 1t is doubtful whether
anything quite SO clever as Aga" has ever
been produced. Everybody knows 1t is a..
trick. but how 1t is done remains more or
less mystery. The well-known Tanakas
opened the bill with startling feats in Jug
Cling and mystifying sleight-of- hand tricks
that pleased The Bellclaire Brothers fol-
lowed with a wonderful exhibition of mus
cular development, their hand balancing
creating something of a sensation The
Empire City Quartet easily sang itself into
the >od graces of the audience, and had
to respond to many encores. The other
pleasing numbers on the bill were La Belle
Blanche in limitations, Carson and Willard
buriesQue German comedians and the vita
graph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Contract now. Coal will ad-
vance 10 cts. ton each month-why lose
it2-Advt.
Forfeitures Of Collateral.

Arthur Roth of S13 14th street northwest
was named as a defendant in the United
States branch of the Police Court this
morning on charge of assault and bat
terry. He failed to appear for trial, prefer
ring to forfeit SO collateral. The charge
was filed on complaint of Peter Pallam Of
1913 H street northwest.
forfeiture of $40 was noted In the case
of Richard Gray of 23O9k Champlain ave-
nue. northwest, who was accused of making
an assault and battery on Addie Franklin,
who resides at 2539 Messmore avenue
northwest.
Eugene Patterson forfeited s. security on
a charge of riding a bicycle at an excess
sive rate of speed on F street northwest
yesterday.
A charge OF operating an automobile on
the wrong side of the street was filed
against William H. Corby in Judge Scott's
court, but he failed to appear for trial,
fcrfeiting 81 thereby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
An Old Soldier Fined

John Burns, about fifty years of age, an
ola soldier presented battered appearance
when he was arraigned in the United States
branch of the Police Court this morning on
TWO separate charges of assaulting police
men and an additional charge of disorderly
conduct. He was without coat and his
shirt was not only torn, but soiled and
covered with spots Of blood. His face was
swollen. and his head was covered with
white bandage, as was also one of his
hands He admitted that he was guilty of
creating disturbance, but denied that he
mad made an assault on the policemen, who
appeared in court not bearing any visible
marks of having been assaulted.
Burns, the court was told, while under
the influence of liquor last night, created
disturbance at the Temporary Soldiers
Home, near the corner of Sd street and
Missouri avenue. He was taxed SO for the
disorder, with the privilege of spending one
month behind the bars as the alternative.
The charges Of assault were continued until
a later date, Burns having asked for jury
trial. In response to an inquiry as to how
Burns was injured, the policemen in the
case said that he must have been hurt by
falling down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
State Department to Report.

AS was anticipated In yesterdays Star,
Commissioner West today recommended
that the question as to the exemption OF
premises 2117 street northwest, owned by
Mr.. John Anton Wo.n Grip, envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary from
Norway and Sweden, be referred to the
State Department for report, in view OF the
phase of international courtesy involved In
the matter. 1t is unders TODD that Commits
soners mcfarland and Biddle will concur
il. Mr.. Vests recommendation. From the
circumstances surrounding the case, which
have been previously reported in The Star,
Assessor Darneille is of the opinion that
the property used by the Norway and
Sweden legation belongs to Mr.. Grip indi-
vidually rather than to the government he
represents here. In that case it Is consid-
cred, The property should not be exempt
from taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Too Hot to Work.

There was a strike on the river front
yesterday afternoon, which, while of small
portions, was large enough to put a stop
to important work going on there For
several days past force of hands have
been engaged in tearing down the wharf
OF the Randall line at the foot of Sth street
prepare tory to rebuilding it. The sun be-
came too warm yesterday about noon for
the half dozen colored 1aborers employed
on the work and they threw down their
crowbars and other tools and left the work.
The strike put stop to operations for the
day. but new force of hands was secured
this morning and the work was resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
HUMANE soCIrY,s WORK.
Report Of Agents ofsDepartments for
the Month NJ May.


The following repert SHOWS the work ac-
conlplished by the agents of the Washing
ton Humane Society for the month of May,
1904 The agents In charge of the animal
department give snmnsary, in which it is
shown that the number of cases investt-
gateo was 691; numbers of animals exam
med, 1,I22; remedied without prosecution,
1910; prosecuted, liz; donvicted, 112; cases
OF animals unfit to- xork, no; cases of AMI
mails abandoned to die. a; animals killed by
the agent. 10; caseesof beating or whipping,
o: cases OF overloadinE 6; driving when
gained, u; driving when lame, IS; lack of
1000 or shelter, A: cases to be investigated
.; cases continued, 8; number of cases as
sisted by police, 6; personal bonds, g.
Inc agent Tor Band of Mercy work re-
ports that during May nine new bands were
organized, with membership Of 1856; bands
visited and addressed, 1O4; pages of hui
name literature distributed, 4,4s7; cards
concerning tight check-rein, 215.
report OF agent for the children's depart.
ment Is as follows: Number Of cases inves-
ngated. u; number of children involved
90, sent to reform school, 1:committed to
BOARD OF chiidren's guardians, 8; case
iurned over to- Maryland society, /; no EVIL
dence to sustain charge, ] amicably adj
Justed by warnings, etc, 10; still under In
Vesueatlon and observation, B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Fined for Assault.

crap game in the rear of Shows row
yesterday afternoon was broken up when
Richard Clements. colored, used a brick on
the head of George Johnson, who was en-
gagged with him in throwing the dice
Clements used. the building block so sue
cessfully that 1t was necessary for john
son to go to the Emergency Hospital where
scalp wound which he received was
dressed. Mounted Policeman Creagh and
Policeman Newton placed Clements under
arrest and caused his arraignment in the
Police Court this morning On a charge OF
assault and battery. The trouble was re-
hearsed before Judge Kimball and resulted
in a fine of $50 being imposed on Clements,
who was given the preference of spending
the next six months in Jail in default OF
payment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
"Shoss Given by Lincolnp"

These shoes ! have on my feet were
given to me by President Abraham Lin
coln," declared Frank Fox. a man about
forty-five years of age when he was ar
raisned with Charles Thompson. about the
same age. in Judge Scotts branch Of the
Police Court today on a joint charge Of
vagrancy. After making that statement
Fox started to remove from his feet a pair
OF well-worn, ordinary-lOoking shoes to ex-
hibit them to the court, but was prevented
by Bailin Graham. Policeman Houser on
whose complaint the charge against the
men was iled, reported that they were pro-
fessional tramps, and had been hanging
around Brookland for several days.
The men. beyond denying that they were
tramps, although their appearance indi-
Gated that they were. declined to make any
statement concerning themselves. A fine of
$40 was imposed on each, and they were
given the privilege of spending six months
In the workhouse as the alternative. The
court directed that Fox's mental condition
be inquired into.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Invitation From Henry Evans.

Any reader Of The Evening Star who
suffers with catarrh, or who Is subject to
catarrhal colds, is invited to Henry Ev-
ans store for a complete Hyomei outfit
on approval. So confident is he that Hyo-
mel will cure the worst and most deep
seated case of catarrh that he will fur
nish a full months treatment of Hyomei
on trial.
Singers and public speakers will find
Hyomei invaluable. 1t strengthens the
voice and gives it a rich, clear tone. Ca
tarrhal deafness is cured when Hyomei
and the special Hyomei balm are used.
The complete outfit costs only one dol
lar, and If, after using, you can say that
1t did not help you Henry Evans will re-
turn your money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Lafayette Opera House.

Another of the Aborn brothers comic
opera companies was heard at the Lafayette
Theater last night in THE Wedding Day.
by Stanislaus STANCE and Julian Edwards.
Dorothy Morton, whose name alone appears
on the program in capital letters, plays the
role of Lucille D'Herblet, the queens mes
senger, and is afforded abundant oppor-
tunity to display her soprano voice. Will
liam BlaisGell has the principal comedy role
of Polycop, the baker and Frank Wooley
as Planchette ably assists in the fun-mak-
ing The singing of Joseph w. Smith, the
tenor of the company, proved an enjoyable
feature of the performance. Clara Lavine
in the part of Rose Marie was heartily
greeted by the audience. Other principal
Sallinger, Daisy Deane and John J. Rafael.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Wanted Money for Drinks. :

I've been on a spree for two days." was
the statement made by Frank Eichelberger,
about thirty-five years of age, when he was
arraigned in the District branch of the Po-
lice Court this morning on a charge of
vagrancy.
Don't you know any better than that?,
Prosecutor Pugh asked.
Yes. do. and I'll brace up and take the
pledge for five years If / get out of this
scrape."
We'll, what was he doing?" Judge Scott
asked the policeman who arrested Eichel-
berger.
Holding up pedestrians for money In
Judiciary Square yesterday afternoon the
officer answered.
You'll have to pay a fine of so or go
down for sixty days." the court told the de-
PENDANT. "and. besides. am afraid you are
not in condition to take pledge at this
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Under Charge Of Assault.

charge of making an assault on Annie
Toliver, colored, with a dangerous weapon
was filed against Edward Thompson,
white man, twenty-nine years of age In
the United States branch of the Police
Court this morning. The woman Is a pa
tent at the Emergency Hospital and I'M
able to appear in court today, and prelirn-
mary hearing of the case was postponed
until tomorrow, by which time it is ex-
pected that she will be able to leave the
hospital.
The woman resides at 1447 Samson street
northwest, where she had some trouble
with Thompson shortly after o'clock this
morning, during which, it is alleged he
used knife on her right arm and side,
making it necessary for her to be sent to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Boy Accidentally Shot himself.

John Whiting, sixteen-year-old colored
boy, was shot and seriously wounded yes
terday afternoon near his home at Ash
burn. Va. He had made preparations to go
cunning and just as he was about to start
toward the woods the gun was accidentally
exploded. Flesh was torn from his side and
arm. and he was attended at his home by
physician. His injury was SO serious
that he was brought to this city this
morning and taken to the Emergency Hos
pital. He will probably remain at the
hospital some days before he Is able to
be returned to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
ALarge Gasoline Launch.

gasoline launch, the largest in the
world was launched few days ago at
Nyack, N. Y, for John H. Hanan of New
York. The boat is ia feet long on deck
and 104 feet on the water line; has a beam
of 10 feet 8 inches and depth of hull of
$40 feet. She is to be driven by two
standard six-cylinder gasoline engines.
which are to develop 600 horsepower, and
will give the vessel a speed of twenty-one
miles an hour. The fuel tanks will hold
2 500 gallons of oil for long cruises. She is
elegantly fitted out and will carry a crew
of seven or eight men. The launch mas
been named the Editha.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Sunday School Glass Entertained

Last Saturday class No. II of Calvary
Baptist Sunday school, taught by Mrs.
George ]. Drew. was entertained by an all
day picnic at the suburban home of Miss
Selma Fraser at Takoma Park. Music and
games helped to pass the time pleasantly
At noon a bountiful lunch was served on
the lawn. Those present were Mrs. q. j.
Drew, Carrie Shattuck, Florence benson,
Selma Fraser. Helen Burkart, Bessie Al
berger, Viola Lyles. Hanna Schlegel, Edith
Cordozo, Sadie Emmons, Cornelia Heffer-
man, Fannie Crupper, Margaret Berdette,
Mrs. George Fraser, Mrs @. s. Fraser,
Charles, George, Lemuel and James Fraser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07

The explosion of lamp caused a slight
blaze in house 351 Van street southwest
last night about IL 80 O'Clock. The fire W as
extinguished by the occupants of the house
without calling out the fire department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Steamer Norfolk on Duty.

The steamer Norfolk of the Norfolk and
Washington line has taken the place Of the
steamer Newport News upon the route be-
tween this city and Old Point and Norfolk.
The change was made necessary by the
dynamo engine of the Newport News hav-
ing become disabled. necessitating the
thorough overhauling Of that piece of ma
chinery. While off the route the steamer
Norfolk has been supplied with a new
hand-steering outfit, which has been placed
on the after part of the hurricane deck.
This hand-steering gear is supplementary
to the steam gear of the steamer and will
only be used should the steam gear be-
come disabled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
To Repair Steamer Bache.

The q. s. coast survey steamer Bache,
Capt. Walker, has arrived at the coast sur
vey station at Baltimore, and will be at
once put in order for survey work on the
northern coast of the United States dur
ing the summer. The Bache has but re-
Gently completed a, tour of duty of several
months surveying about Mayaguez and
San Juan, Porto Rico.
The coast survey steamer Endeavor, Capt
young, is on her way up the coast from
Key West to Baltimore and will be made
ready for service completing her work Of
surveying the lower Potomac, which she
left unfinished at the close of last seasons
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
2:15 and GAS pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
at 10 q. m. and 2:3O pm.
Cleaner Louise leaves 32d and canal for
Great Falls at $50 am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nomlnl
and intermediate landings at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Mems Club Entertains.

The Mems Club of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church gave its last public meet
ing of the season yesterday evening, when
a literary and musical program was rem
dered. Notwithstanding the heat a large
audience was present. Among those de-
serving especial mention were Miss Bates
and Mr.. Bon Durant, who delighted the
audience with readings frem their favorite
authors. The music was furnished by the
pupils of Mrs. Routt Johnson's music
school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07

Indian Marshall
Head Trips. Hall.
Str. Charles Manchester.
EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
$3.50 o'clock pm.
MARSHALL HALL,
Daily at 10 an, 2:S0 and $50 pm.
Appointments nrst-class. All amusements.
Concert and dance music.
Fare (Round Trip. $4,000 Is cents.
FOR MOUNT VERNON,
HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON,
Daily-10 am and $3.50 pm. Sundays excepted.
Je6-tf,21
ERICSSON LINE ExCURsIONs.''
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE.
Through the canal to Philadelphia" Stopping ut
the great fishing grounds, Betterton, also Chester
Pa Fare from Washington by B. and o. to
Baltimore, thence Ericsson line to Philadelphia
single. So round trip. $3.50. Returning an rad
sail daily except Sunday, pm. New. fast
day boats daily. and Sundays am. Tickets TO
Philadelphia on sale In Washington At B. and o.
Ticket Oces. Also J. Spliedt. Agent, 107 Pa. ave-.
for Atlantic City, Cape May. Asbpry Park, Ocean
Grove. Long Branch, New York, Albany. Troy and
points forth. Write for guide
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Each Fined SO.

The three boys. Harry Mcnamara, six
teen years OF age. and Wesley Barker and
Norman Ford. each one year his junior
who were arrested by the police of the
Anacostia substation several days ago for
offering vegetables from the truck farm of
hacherd Ross. near Poplar Point, were
arraigned before Judge Scott In the Juve-
nile Court yesterday afternoon. Their con-
viction followed a recital of the facts and
q hne OF $40 was imposed on each. The
court directed that they should remain I'M
der the observation OF the board of chill.
dren's guardians for a period of six months
In default of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

pm.
Chase's-Aga and polite vaudeville, Sis
pm.
Columbia-Edwin Arden In TOO Much
Johnson" S:15 pm.
acknowledgement Theater Stock Bur-
lesque Company. 8:15 pm.
Iafayette-''The Wedding Day. S:15 pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
18th and III streets nortbeast-The Last
Days Of Pompeii.
18th and streets-Spanish War Vet
Ell ans lawn fete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07

Renuity In designing novel frework effects
appears to have been pretty nearly exhaust
ed and the tendency fs rather In the dlrecqon
of lavishness than Of original creation. Cal
axies OF multi-colored stars burst In such PRO-
fusion that the sky was obscured; cascades
Of yellow fire formed impenetrable curtains
between the auditor and the ruined mimic
city: beautiful Reometric designs blazed out
and even the art Of portraiture was called
into play. the set piece representing the
President of the United States being one
ing The display is to be repeated nightly
throughout the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
Fined for Theft.

A fine OF $50 was imposed on Fred West,
colored, by Judge Kimball of the Police
Court this morning, following his convic-
ton on charge of theft. imprisonment in
jail for three months was named as the
a set of harness valued at SIS from the
stable of j. B. Shugrue, 2010 14th street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
United Confederate Veterans
Reunion. Nashville. Tenn.

Reunion Nashville, Tenn
Southern railway will sell round-trip tick
cts from Washington to Nashville, Tenn.
and return, at rate of $500, June ~ to
10, inc, good to return June 49, except that
extension to July 10. 1904, may be had upon
deposit of ticket and payment of 80 cents
to joint agent.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-07
VICTIM OF HEART FAILURE.
Prominent Gun Manufacturer Of Ger
many Dies Suddenly at Willard Hotel.

Mr.. n. Platz prominent gun manufac-
turer OF Germany. having headquarters in
Carlsruhe. died suddenly about 8 o'clock
last evening in the New Willard Hotel The
coroner was notified and gave certificate
of death due to heart failure, without as
crfbfng any superin6ucing cause. The re-
mains will be sent to Carlsruhe, where
Herr Plates widow resides. The body will
be accompanied to Germany by Mr.. B..
Goebel Of Herstat-Liege and Mr.. Max Ko-
degarten of Berlin, friends of the deceased,
who accompanied him from Germany. The
party had spent several weeks in st. Louis,
inspecting the fair, and the gentlemen were
returning via Washington and New York,
when Mr.. Platz's death occurred.
The remains were taken to Spears un-
derfakfng establishment to be kept until
arrangements are completed for sending
them 20 Germany for interment