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Injunction and Accounting.

Proceedings in equity for an injunction,
an accounting and the cancellation of GER
tain assignments, have been Instituted in
che District Supreme Court by Mrs. Fred
erika Gullberg. through Attorneys. John c.
Cuttings and d. w. Baker. against VIM. o.
Gottwals and Gottlieb G. Loehler. Accord
hg to Mrs. Gullberg, her late husband, Carl
Gullberg. who was the inventor of an cleo
trical Improvement for clocks, made a con-
tract with the defendants, by the terms of
which. it is alleged they agreed to manage
and sell the appliances to pay him royalties
thereon. and to prosecute certain appica-
tons for patents. 1t is charged that the
defendants failed to account to the de-
ceased and to carry out their agreement
within the time specified.
The desire of Mrs. Gullberg is to have
the defendants restrained from dsposing
OF the patents, to compel them to render
an accounting and to secure a cancellation
OF the assignments made by the deceased
to the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The third session of the Grand Council OF
the Independent Order of the Sons of Jona-
dab was held in Rechabite Temple CAB Lou
isiana avenue. Saturday evening. Mr.. J. C.
Moore. grand vice chief. presided In the
official roll call the following responded: j.
c. Daley. grand chief; ]. c. Moore grand
vice chief; j. 7. Rollfe, grand past chief;
Thomas Maloney, grand chaplain; B. c..
Mcdonald. grand secretary; j. F. LeBarne ,
grand treasurer; r. E. O'Brien, grand her
aid; ]. II. Bangs. grand assistant herald
+. Weber, IT.. grand guard and E. L.
Greer, grand sentinel.
Company A. Capt James Mulvey, 1st
Regiment, Minute Men, gave a dance last
Friday evening in the drill hall of the ar
mory. 1t was the first time the hall was
used for this purpose. and 1t was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. A feature Of
the decorations was stacks of fiintloc s.
such are used by the regiment, placed
around the hall a few feet apart. More
than one hundred couples We're present.
The committee in charge was: First Lieut..
James v Neney. Second Lieut.. inc. B.
Aultman, Sergt. Ripple. Privates w. E.
kearney and Frank Maley.
Proceedings for divorce have been insti-
tuted in the District Supreme Court by
Elma f. NJ. Luerssen, through Attorneys
F Z. Mitchell and c. H. Turner, against
Arthur H F. Luerssen. correspondent Is
named.
Edward Humphrey, thirty-six years old,
became suddenly Ill at his home, 223 q
street northwest, about l o'clock this
morning. He was conveyed to the Wash
ingtOn Asylum Hospital for treatment.
William d. Oakley. twenty-five years old,
of 1915 l. street southeast was taken sick
at the fifth precinct police station about
8 o'clock this morning. He was taken to
the Washington Asylum Hospital.
A horse attached TO a buggy, belonging
TO St EliZabeths Asylum, became frighten-
ed and ran away while on Nichols avenue
yesterday afternoon. A collision with a
telegraph pole stopped the animal and in
jured ii slightly. The vehicle was slightly
damaged.
The bureau of forestry is conducting an
experiment in basket willow growing on the
Arlington farm, to test various oSiers in
different soils and compare American and
European methods.
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T he T q EA T E R.
New National rheater.

There was delicate and timely suggestion
in the strains Of 1.-THE Mkado'' that echoed
family in the prelude Of the play at the
New National Theater last night. Like the
flowers that bloom in the spring, Miss Percy
Haswell finds an annual welcome in Wash.
ington. And her new play, 20 kiku San"
is reminiscent of April, sunshiny and show
cry, bright with the fresh cherry blossoms
Of sentiment and with disturbing but unim-
portant rumblings of samurai and hara-
kiri in the distance.
When the august Mr.. Gilbert wrote MS
honorable comic opera fhis Japanese mode
of speech is infectious) he violated TRADITION
and fact without conjunction. Yet ms
three little maids linger In recollection az
dainty human creations. and it is pleasant
to find the later dramatistS eager 10 sno"
us these oriental lassies after they nave
learned to talk instead of litter. ~ hlRu
San Is an aristocratfc japanese young W.
man. a Pitt Sing, still melodious, but ra-
diant in maturer charms OF mentallty anu
person, and ineXtricably involved IN one VI
these international affairs of the heart IN
which love and politics mix like OIL anu
vinegar.
The play starts out as an edition dc luxe vi
an oriental encyclopedia from when each
character recites in turn something ANUS
ing or instructive about the manners anu
customs of Japan. The plot hinges on some
rather vague complications concerning the
betrayal of arrangements for treaty.
more or less unconventional and oH-naho,
and the serious consequences supposed 10
attend it's publication are not made clear
But the plot soon swings apart from geog-
raphy and diplomacy and pursues the
pleasant and familiar ways OF romance.
An elopement which compromises the family
honor, a loving but stern parent ana
flance who is finally persuaded to REIN
ouish his claims, work out story that
develops many pretty episodes. There IS
at one time a rather grewsome competition
for the possession of an ancestra! SWORD,
for purposes of suicide, and the otherWlse
Joyous denouement is overshadowed by the
playwright's omission to absoNe very
estimable though mistaken young Jap
anese secretary from his vow of self.de-
struction. There was no mistaking the TACT
that the honorable Miss Chrysanthemum
won many admirers last night, the sur
rounding gloom serving, perhaps to give
advantageous contrast to her charms. $40
Miss Haswell played the title role with
the grace which has made her a faVorite
in this city, and Mr.. De Witt Jennings con-
tributed a creation of notable excellence
as the Count Tanaka, the Japanese MIN
lister Mr. Reagan Hughston realized the
role of the lover in a satisfactory manner.
The Japanese types We're more care1uliy
studied out than the American, being IN
every instance we'll played
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doutA. which opened q weeks engasement
at tho Empire Theater yesterday. Thefs
was not seat available In the house wheo
tho curtain rose. and judging from the %.
peated applause everybody enjoyed tne
efforts Of the entertainers throughoV"
There II no semblance Of q plot, the theme
Of the performance centerins on 1arce
comedy entitled 'Darktown's Circus Day.
presented in three scenes, in which singers
are introduced The stellar attraction Is
Sissieretta Jones, styled BLACK Patti VINO
received a great ovation when she mace
her appearance in the second part. ihougn
she has been singing for long time. she
still possesses a clear voice, which shows
the effects of cultivation. A grand champion
cake walk contest. open to all corners, VIII
be an added feature to the program on Sat
urday evening.
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Lodge Election and Entertainment

Perseverance Lodge, No. 2, 1. o. q. T,
met in Scottish Rite Hall, go Pennsylvania
avenue, Saturday evening. There was a
large attendance of members and visitors
from Friendship, Minnehaha, Silver Star
and Faith Lodges and from Union Lodge
Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Blanche Neff
chief templar, presided. Piano selections
were played by Mrs. Emma Corbey, re-
citals by Mr.. VIM H. Fleming and Miss
Pearson, songs by Mr.. Samuel Bedford
Mrs. Corbey, accompanist; songs by Miss
Rose Woodfield, Miss Irma German accom-
panying; an address by Judge Nicol, a song
THE Holy City," by Miss Lolie Ray, for
merly of Undine Juvenile Temple, who re-
sponded to encore with a humorous recital,
and violin solos by Mr.. James Ia. roll.
Officers for the new quarter were elected
Miss Neff (re-eleetedJ, chief templar; Mrs
r. H. Wood, vice templar; Mr.. John Bry-
son, recording secretary; Mrs. Swearengen
Te-elected), financial secretary; Mrs. Rollfe
(re-eIected), treasurer, and Mr.. Clarence
Corbey, marshal
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Funeral of Mrs. Anderson.

The funeral of Mrs. Mahalay Anderson
the mother ot Police Sergeant W. T. An
derson OF the local precinct. who died Fri
day night at tAe age OF seventy-three years
took r!ace this afternoon from her late
home, No 3I9 Monroe street, Anacostia
Rev. Charles o. Isaac. the pastor of the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church, Off
ciated. The palbearers were: julius w.
Toison. George F. Pyles. Lieut. F. F. Nc
Cathran OF No 3 precinct and ] Edwin
NinniN. The officers OF the Anacostia sta
Gon sent a magnificent piece of flowers
The interment was made In Congressional
cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
st. Louis Lighthouse Exhibit.

Keeper Ephraim Meekins, jr., who has
been in charge of the lighthouse at Cape
Hatteras, is to be temporarily relieved from
the wearing, duties of the station. In COM
pliance with the request of the lighthouse
board to the inspector of the fifth district
asking him to detail some suitable man to
take charge of the lighthouse exhibit at St.
Louis and to explain its workings to visit
ors Commander McCrea has selected Mr..
Meekns for the position. 1t Is probable
that he will remain at the exposition about
a month, when keepers from districts will
be selected in turn to fill the complimentary
position. The selection In each district will
be made by the inspector in charge from
among his most efficient subordinates
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Fire Escapes for School Buildings.

The Commissioners have received COM
munication from the manufacturers of the
fire escapes to be erected on the Jefferson
School building, stating that the escapes
have been shipped to this city and will ar
rive here in about one week. The Jefferson
School building is located at Virginia ave-
nue. and 9th street southwest, and 1t will
be the first public school building in the
District on which fire escapes will be
erected.
The type of escape which it is proposed
to erect on the Jefferson School building is
is erected against the side of the building
and is entered on the various stories by
means of an iron platform built from the
window to the escape. The pupils step into
the chute and sit down and slide to the
bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

e proit Park Ind Reservoir Heights
Association Ia Dusinsss Session.


Association Ia Business Session.
Mr.. John Joy Edison had accepted an In
vitation to be present and address the resu-
lar monthly meeting Of the Bloomingdaae,
IL Droit and Reservoir Heights Citizens
Association, held lat the M. P. Church. at
the corner Of LIST street and Rhode Island
avenue. last evening. but sent word early
in the evening that ankunexpected meeting
of the trustees OF the Columbian Univer-
sity, OF which he Is a member. would pre-
vent him from attending the association
meeting.
Gen: George H. Harries. who had condi-
uonally promised to be present and speak
on the railroad facilities Of the section OF
the city and District represented by the
association, was also unable to be present.
First Vice President Calvin Farnsworth
presided, and four new members were re-
ceived.
Under the head of reports Of commit
tees, Major Ourand, chairman Of the COM
mittee on railways. reported that at re-
cent hearing before a Senate committee
vice PRESIDENT Harries of the City and
Suburban lines had stated that his COM
pany contemplated at an early date the
establishment and operation of line OF
electric coaches from P street to lexington.
Ing points. This announcement was hailed
with approval from the large membership
present
Chairman Shafhirt of the committee on
streets, sidewalks and lights explained that
Congress had in the appropriation bill re-
Gently passed provided for the pavement Of
8 street, Quincy street and the remainder Of
Rhode Island avenue to LIST street, not
heretofore appropriated for. 1t was later
stated that the work of paving on Rhode
lsiand avenue is to commence early next
week, and be completed to LIST street at
once, the additional appropriation for that
available. Explanation was also made Of
the efforts the committee is making to Sc
cure the paving Of the streets surrounding
the new school building as soon as it is
completed; and also in regard to the pro-
posed opening Of Moore's lane. 1t was also
reported that the foundation for the much
needed sidewalk on v street is now being
laid, and the walk will be put down at
once.
Chairman 1. c. I. Evans of the committee
on transportation reported that the COM
mittee had not been able to secure any
modlncat1on from a certain transfer COM
pany OF Its rule that all baggage to be car
ried beyond Albany street must be paid for
at the rate of so cents for each piece, while
all baggage carried up to that street costs
only rs cents for each piece Four other
firms had, he reported agreed to carry to
any part of the territory covered by the
association at the usual price Of 25 cents,
and had also consented to reduce their
former price for transportating household
goods to that section from 81 to So per
load. the price charged to all other parts of
the city. Later in the evening a resolution
was adopted pledging the members to favor
the companies that are most liberal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
improvements on River Front.

The river-front section Of the southwest
ern part of the city is being greatly I'M
proved by the erection Of row OF Twelve
handsome six-room brick houses on 6th
street between M and streets for MI.
John Miller The ground on which the new
houses are being erected has for many
years past been used by the District as a
yard, for the storage of curbing. brick,
sewer pipe and other material used In pub
lie work. The property was formerly owned
by parties in New York, but about year
ago was purchased by Mr.. Miller Inc new
houses are now ready for roofing. 1t is
stated that Mr.. Miller will shortly begin
the erection of dwellings along the M ana
Water street sides of the property. This
will be one of the biggest improvements IN
that section of Southwest Washington that
has taken place in years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Montana Society Banquet.

Twenty members Of the Montana Society
attended a banquet at the Hotel Barton
last night, at which Representative Joseph
NJ. Dixon was the guest OF honor. Adj
dresses were made by Mr.. Dixon, j. w.
Kingsley, Col. A. c. Botkin, Jerry Collins
and Dr. E. v. Wilcox. Prior to the banquet
business meeting was held, chiefly for
the election of officers. J. w. Kinsley
was chosen president, H. J. Mock vice
president and Harry Harris secretary.
The society also elected as honorary men,
bers Senators Clark and Gibson. Represen-
tative Dixon and former Senator T. H.
Carter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Suit for $1,000 Damages.

Joseph j. Kelly has filed suit at law in
the District Supreme Court against Edward
z. Murray and Charles c. Murray to re-
power damages in the sum of $4,000. The
plaintiff. through Attorneys F. II. Mackey
and j. Med. Darlington, claims that May
81, 1903. while employed as a carpenter on
the Chisolm building. he sustained the loss
Of the sight of his right eye by being struck
BY plaster dropped by workmen employed
by the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"wedded and Parted" pm.
Chase's-Apnie Abbott and polite vaude-
tille, S.15 pm.
acknowledgements, the magician, SIS
pm.
Empire-The Black Patti Troubadours,
pm.
Kernan's-The Bowery BurlesQuers, S:1o
pm.
Lafayette - Eugene Blair in East
Lynne" SIS pm.
National-Percy Haswell in 20 Kiku
San" S:16 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

Vo ~ Louis ~ Inland WateTwayA
The hoop yaoht>epastan. dying the col.
on Of the Corinthian Yacht Club Of this
city, arrived at the Baltimore Yacht Club
anchorage. Curtis bay, Sunday. The men,
bers Of the party on board say they have
started for the st. Louis exposition by way
Of the canals, inland waterways and great
lakes, They expect to reach st. Louis IN
August. Capt, n. Ocheshausen, with
Messrs r. r.. Van vesler, Fred Scott and
W. Lowry, make up the party. The Spar
tan Is twenty-six feet long, has nine feet
beam and draws twenty-six inches OF wa
ter. She has roomy Accommodations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Promises Compliance.

Gen George H. Harries, vice president Of
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany has written to the Commissioners
stating that the company will endeavor to
follow the schedule submitted to 1t by the
District authorities, showing the order in
which it is desired that the overhead wires
of the electric company shall be removed
and placed under ground. The schedule
was published in these columns several
DAYS ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Night Schools Close,

The closing exercises of the colored night
schools were held at the M Street High
School Friday evening, Assistant Director
Cardozo presiding. Mr.. S. E. Kramer d.
rector of the night school, presented the
certificates for attendance and excellence
in studies to the pupils deserving such re-
ward. A musical and literary program
was rendered by the students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
CITY ITEMS.
Henry Evans Confidence in Hyomei.

Henry Evans Confidence in Hyomei.
Use Hyomei and be cured Of catarrh,"
says Henry Evans. When a responsible
business house like this comes out and
adverttses that Hyomei will not cost a
penny unless it does all that is claimed
for 1t, 1t shows what remarkable conf
dence they have in this scientific medical
treatment.
The user is the sole judge whether Hy-
omei Is to be paid for or not. If 1t does
not help Henry Evans will cheerfully re-
turn the money and it will not cost a
penny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office.
612 9th st. Tel Main 1904 and 16O5-Advt.
Token of Regard.

The associates of Mr.. John j. Daily in
the office of the inspector of plumbing of
the District last evening presented to Mr..
Daily a handsome pin as a token of their
regard and esteem. Mr. Days resignation
as assistant inspector of plumbing took
effect yesterday. The gift was presented
to Mr.. Daily by Mr.. H. D. Davis, inspector
of plumbing. who spoke Of the esteem in
which the retiring inspector is held by his
associates in the office. Mr.. DAILY expects
to engage in business in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.

1.-THE New Bowery Burlesquers is TINS
weeks attraction at kernan's Lyoeum The
alter. and in the two performances yester-
day demonstrated that 1t is one Of the best
organizations On the road. The comedians
are really funny, while the chorus Is Wen
costumed and dances energeically
Wrestler "Shad" Link is Meeting all COM
ers this week at the end of the perform
ances both afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Art From the FlowerY Kingdom.

Mr.. Sun Chan of China will sell his col
lection of pCrcelains, embroideries, jadeS,
br onzes, screens, worries. etc, at Sloan's
Galleries, 1907 st, commencing tomor-
row at IL am. and pm. See catalogues
for particularS.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and ~ pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at 8 am.
Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Randall line for Colonial Beach. Nomini
and intermediate landings at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

Proceedings in voluntary bankruptcy have
been filed by Morris Wurzburger, who con-
pncted dry goods and furnishing business
bt 30l 41s street. His summary of debts as
Rated to be S2.356,4l and his assets s1.07777.
attorneys Bendheim and Rothschild repre-
1ent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
New Southeast Station.

branch office for the receipt of Evening
Star advertisements has been established in
connection with the new Postal Telegraph
office in Bradley's drug store, corner Sth
and e streets southeast.
Advertisements will be accepted at the
regular rates and sent Immediately to The
Star Office without additional charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
About Your Furniture.

In selling, buying or storing furniture go
to c. G. Sloan q Co, auetioneers 14O7 g
st Phone main 146S for wagon Sales
every Saturday at 10 am.
One of the best equipped houses for the
purpose in the country.-Advt
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Atlantic City Special

Begins running May I. Leaves Washington
Ills pm, arrives Atlantic City 545 ON.
Only ''all-rail-route" via Pennsylvania rail-
road. Returning this train leaves Atlantic
City week days at 2:15 pm.--Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
When You Serve q "Cold Bottle"

Jet 1t always be bottle of "OLD GLORY"
beer. It's an exceptionally fine table bev-
erage-pure. old, delicious. For case write
or phone w. 1876, Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Over a Million Dollars.

Bids will be opened at the District build
ing next Thursday noon, for supplies for
the various branches of the District gov
eminent during the coming fiscal year. The
amount that will be expended for District
supplies during 1904-05 will aggregate over
a million dollars,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

Frank Hudson. twenty-five years old, a
brakeman on the Southern railroad ar
rived at the Pennsylvania depot about mid
night last night suffering from slight inju
rfes as the result of being struck by a
train at Martinsville Va. The ambulance
from the Emergency Hospital was sum-
moned, and he was taken to his home 129
d street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

James Hall, colored, of 1881 1st street
southwest. fell from a pile of lumber at
the foot of 18th street southwest yester-
DAY afternoon and injured his right leg
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Through Train to Atlantic CITY.

Atlantic City Special via Pennsylvania
railroad, begins running May 7. Leaves
Washington 1:l5 pm. Pullman buffet par
Tor cars and vestibuleu coaches-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
You Get Genuine Italian Olive Oil

when you order Velati's Olive Oil The fin
est produced. Absolutely pure, delicious in
flavor. Sold in cans, bottles and on draught,
90c full ct. Velatis, $40 9th, just above F.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
All-Rail to Atlantic City

via Pennsylvania railroad. Atlantic City
Special begins running Mey Z. Leaves
Washington at 1:15 pm. Arrives Atlantic
City Gas pm. Parlor cars and coaches
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
Store Your Furniture, Pianos

md other household effects in the modern
hreprOOf warehouse of Union Trust & Stor-
hge Co. Moderate rates. Main office 14lI F.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03

Three-Burner Blue Flame Cooker,
$500 A. Eberlys Sons, rs 7th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-03
For Your Travelling Outfit

Nothing is so essential as "Old Braddock'
Maryland Rye. It's the perfect medicinal
Whiskey. Procure bottle. Leading dealers.
advertisement.