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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-20
STRUT OF FINERY
DE BAKER
Representatives. Shrek With
Laughter While New York
Member Denounces Func-
tomas Parade Of Jewels.
and Gowns Hazing ,.8
at Annapolis. .is5
:. N. J, NJ


WASHINGTON. y. c., December 49,
The HOUSE OF Representatives to-day cn-
phla'ldtically dlsapprovcd the proposition to
hold tho Inaugural ball ii, the Capitol
building. The committee having the mat
ter II, charge had substituted for the Pen
sion building. as provided for by Senate
the Congressional Library. but
Mr. Morrell Of Pennsylvania, who called
tho matter up. announced that the oppo-
sition TO the latter building was so great
that the committee had concluded to
substitute the Capitol building. x storm
of protests came from bot h sides OF the
chamber. The resolution offered by Mr..
alorrell was s. ,'ot ted down, the result being
to delay action until tho next District OF
Columbia Day In JanuiIry,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-20

tcontinued on Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18

Paeonian Springs Water
Ranks all other waters for table. for
health Harper 1909 G NV. oc4-tu, tbs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Mux pEAIERy TROUBLES.
Efforts on Foot to Prevent Rupture
With Producers.

with the view OF taking steps to prevent
a threatened rupture between the milk deal
ers of Washington and the producers IN the
surrounding country 1t is said a meeting OF
the producers will be held tomorrow even
ing. The cause OF the alleged trouble Is
said to be proposed increase In the wnoie-
sale price of milk to the dealers.
In this connection 1t Is stated that about
two years ago many Maryland and Virginia
farmers who contribute largely to the milk
supply of Washington formed an sssocia-
ton with the local dealers to fight the COM
mon enemy, which proposed to ship milk
here from New York. Now these same
farmers want to raise the price, and the
dealers are up in arms. 1t looks as II the
associa ton in which the two interests were
represented would be disrupted. The price
now paid by the dealers to the producers Is
IL cents a gallon But this Is the summer
price. On November /, according to the
present arrangement, II cents would be
charged. Producers now desire to make the
winter price Is cents, and some 70 cents
The dealers say that the consumers will not
submit to the increase in the prices. and
that they themselves will decline to agree
to it. They will hold meeting Saturday
at 514 9th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
CARROLL INSTITUTE SCHOOL.
Glasses Formally Opened Last Night
Success Predicted

The Carroll Institute evening school was
formally opened last evening under the
most suspicious circumstances. The main
floor of the school building has been con-
verted into one large room for the use Of
the bookkeeping department. and this room
was filled to overlooking with the students
and their friends. The upper floor has been
fitted UP for the use of the department of
stenography and typewrting.
The formal opening was made by Mr..
James F. Shea, president of the Carroll In
stitute. who briefly reviewed the history of
the institute in this field of work and con-
cisely stated the purposes and aims of the
school. He was followed by former Presi-
dent Ed. ]. Hannah and Mr.. William H.
De Lacey. Addresses were also made by the
Instructors, Messrs. Louis G. Graesle and
Robert J. Service.
Among those present were Messrs. N. II.
Shea, Michael ]. Keane, John r. Galloway,
John j. Nolan, George E. Belisle, John T.
Crowley and w. c. Sullivan. in addition to
the numerous friends of the institute who
looked in upon the school during the course
Of the evening.
The officials of the school express them
selves as being highly pleased with the out
look. The arrangements and conduct of the
school are in charge of the following COM
mittee: James F, Shea. John Byrne, John
]. Nolan, George E. Belise and w. c. Sui
Ivan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Chase's Theater.

That old friends are often best was again
exemplifed at Chase's yesterday, when
Clayton White and Marie Stuart. in their
one-act comedy. "Dickey." and Victor
Moore and Emma Littlefeld in the we'll
remembered Change Your Act sketch.
easily carried OF the honors of the bill.
Mr.. White and Miss Stuart are two of the
most welcome visitors of the year at
Chase's. and their first appearance last
evening called forth applause of recogni-
ton. Their company, Miss Florence Dun
lap lends an attractiveness to the offering.
"Dickey" is still diverting, despite it's ia
miiiarity. The other old friend of the bill.
Change Your Act" was cleverly worked
out and was received with genuine APP
plause. Genera and Bailey, in a neatly
dressed act, punctuated with the Inevitable
coon song and bits of eccentric dancing,
found much favor with an audience which
seemed unusually critical Helena Freder-
lex, lately of the comic opera stage, sang
three songs with good effect. The Smedley-
Arthur Sketch Club offered trite comedy;
Dorothy kenton was heard on the banjo,
and the vitagraph pictures of an automobile
race were exciting. .Enigmarelle," cre-
alton of the "Phroso" school, is offered as
special feature of the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Plumb Rejected.
OLDEST WASHINGTON GUIDE.
Thomas Connors Recently Died in
Chicago.

A letter received here today announces
the recent death at Chicago of Thomas
Connors who was knoWn as the Oldest
Washington guide. Connors was about
seventy years old. While he was in this
city he was familiar figure about the
White House grounds where he made his
headquarters during business hours and So
icited the patronage of visiting strangers.
Connors had CHEEKY disposition, 1t is
said, and won many a quarter or half dol
lar by his rollicking Irish address.
That's the White House," he would say
to a visitor. IAN bedad in it yell find the
Prfsidint-that is, if he's in. Now I'll de-
scribe the house an tell yez a lot av I'M
written history if We will pay me a fee fer
the same, an what I'll tell We will be
worth more'n all the sthuff yen read in
the books
House Connors did thriving trade it is
said, selling souvenirs or relics what he
termed "Gineral Grants ovid sojers.''
These We're the cigar stumps which the
PRESIDENT discarded upon entering the man
sion or his carriage. Connors wrapped each
"owld sojer" carefully in tinfoil and sold
them for from 10 to % cents EACH
When asked on one occasion to furnish
the purchaser of a Grant cigar stump with
certificate of it's genuineness, Connors
made this retort:
Yer don't need any certificate wild it,
Take puff of the sojer, an that will con-
vince yer 1t is genuine. Gineral Grant only
smokes one brand, an that brand is made
they Gums one in a box"
Some OF Connors rivals in the guide bust
ness circulated the report that he did not
confine himself strictly to the Grant
Stumps. but picked up any that were lying
around loose and sold them as original
Grants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
GENERAL CUTTING AFFRAY.
VIM. Craig Slashes Wife's Throat and
Then His own

II did it because l loved her." was the ex-
planatio given by William H. Craig, col
ored, last night when arrested for cutting
his wifes throat with a razor and nearly
killing her.
After inflicting the serious wounds in his
wife's throat he assaulted Policeman Kern
and then cut his own throat. The injury to
himself, he stated, he inflicted to end his
life and keep out of prison. The wholesale
cutting occurred shortly after midnight in
Craig's home PHO Ward place northwest
Craig was jealous of his wife and quarreled
with her. She resented his accusations, and
he used the razor on her throat several
times before she could pull away from him
and scream for assistance. Policemen
Welch and Kern were not far away at the
time, and they answered the wOman's ap-
peal for aid 1t was when they entered the
house that Craig attacked the officer, and
the latter was given trouble.
An ambulance was summoned, and Craig
and his wife were hurried to the Emergency
Hospital. 1t was found that the woman had
lost great quantity of blood and was ex-
tremely weak Her condition was deemed
critical, but she appeared trifle better this
morning. Several cuts were inflicted with
the razor, but the wounds were not re-
garded being necessarily fatal Craigs
wounds were not so severe. and the doctors
IRE satisfied that he will soon recover He
could not be given a hearing today because
of the nature Of the injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Academy Of Music.

Theodore Kremers The Fatal Wedding"
sensational melodramatic production
opened weeks engagement at the Acad-
envy last evening. The play, although it
has been presented a number of times in
this city, never fails to please lovers Of ex-
citing dramas, and last evening the large
audience evidenced its approval by generous
applause. The attraction is laid about the
great metropolis and several scenes are
quite realistic and well mounted The theme
OF the play deals with an adventures who
concocts a scheme to separate a wife from
her husband through divorce proceedings in
order that she may gain the place Of the
wife. Things come her way until the last
act when the tide changes and the loving
family is reunited. Little Zena Keife
who alternates with Cora Quinton, por-
trayed the part of the little mother" A
feature Of the church scene in the final act
is Gertrude Haynes and her choir Of
twenty-five boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Columbia Theater.

Miss Lulu CHASER began an engagement
at the Columbia Theater last night and her
popularity in this city was attested by
large audience that gave every manifesto
ton of pleasure at her impersonation or
Mary Tudor in the operate setting Of Chas.
Majors novel, when Knighthood Was In
Flower" under the title of "A Madcap
Princess This is the work of Ludwig
Highlander and Harry B. Smith. The
dramatization which was used by Julia
Marlowe Is followed very closely in the
book, but Mr.. Smith has interjected some
clever lyrics and the music by Mr.. Eng
lander is catchy and pleasing There is a
good deal of samenessrin the construction
Of both solos and concerted numbers, but
the cimaxes are effective, notably the
finale of the second act where the ensemble
is really ambitious. OF course, the central
figure is Miss CHASER, and her impersonation
Of the hoyden and impuasive princess is the
best work she has done since she assumed
the Importance of star 1t is equal in
some respects to her Dolly Warden, while
at times 1t Is even stronger. Miss Chaser
seems to have as muchsfun out of her part
as does the audience. She has some good
songs, and every one had to De repeated,
some Of them more than once. In her
cavaliers costume she is wonderfully fetch
ing. and at the END OF, the. second act she
was recalled again and again and finally
made neat little speech thanking the au-
dience for its generous applause.
Miss Chaser has been surrounded with an
excellent. company, and alt the principals do
what is allotted them satisfactorily, while
the, chorus is eomely, sprightly and sings
WELL William Pruette as Henry VIII real
ICES the general idea Of bluff King Hall SO
far as his personal appearance was con-
cerned, while his excellent baritone voice
was heard with pleasure. Howard Cham
bers, late of the Inflated RostonianS, has
but one song, but his fine bass voice rang
out so clear and resonant in that that he
received a double encore. Bertram Wallis,
the Charles Brandon, displayed an agree
able baritone voice in the one song allotted
him and made a manly appearance for a
captain Of the guard. Misses Mary Con-
we'll and Olive Cox, ladies in waiting, were
equal to the tasks assigned them The
former, who is a Washington girl, had one
song which she gave effectively. =
The good work of the chorus and the eff
ficient accompaniment of the orchestra was
due to the veteran conductor Sig. Novell1s,
who welded the baton with skill and dis
erection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
T q E T H IA T E r.
New NatlbnaliTheater.

The appearance a Rdbert Edeson at the
New National Thester hist night In new
play dealing wtth1sAmexican military life
called forth notable audience Many OF
Washingtons mos distinguished people
were In attendanca. and Stage Manager
Morgan Sherwood had Arranged q scheme
OF decoration with nags. autumn leaves and
natural flowers which INIT to the auditor
ium an aspect Of encepthnal beauty.
The play. "Ranaon's aFolly." Is an Inn
provement on previous ,bnorts to secure
vehicle for Mr.. Blossoms It tells Of life at
the frontier. closer to nature. where the
struggle for existence Is 10 sharp that three
men start out In active competition to hold
UP the same stage coach There Is an In
dian, too, but he Is introduced as a mere
local detail. for he Is dismissed with a few
attention of the heroine to members of his
family. This introduction of the Indian as
a devoted husband and father is an assur-
ance at the very outset that the play will
be unconventional and this assurance is
entirely carried out Situations as desper-
ately thrilling as any which have graced
the inwards OF yellow-covered booklet
are presented. not bluntly, but In well
chosen phraseology, and with some good
character drawing. The climaxes are in
geniously conceived and though not always
led up to in such a manner as to preserve
an element of surprise when attained. they
sons role is that of a young army man dis
tinguished by reckless daring and an ardent
affection for the post traders daughter
She begs him to remember the difference IN
their rank and station. but he says that,
come what may, she shall be his bride. Only
he says 1t in good-natured, square-cut.
everyday way that makes one forget that
he is the hero of a romantic stage episode
instead of an ordinary human being. 1t is
as an ordinary human being that Mr.. EIDE
son is most likely to register himself high
among the distinguished players OF the
day. In "Ranson's Folly" he has charac-
ter which makes no extreme demands IN
any direction and he sustains It In frank.
manly fashion which constitutes strong
and wholesome appeal to the sympathies or
his audience.
The play is in three acts, and the scenic
embellishments, while sufficient, are not ex-
traordinary. Mr.. Edmond Breese gave an
excellent performance of the part OF JeiI
Cahill, who, while ostensibly the post
trader, surreptitiously carries on the voca-
ton of highwayman.
Miss Elizabeth Lee performed the role
of Mary Cahfll, the post traders daughter,
in a manner which claimed the approval
OF the audience. Curtain calls were numer,
Gus. and Mr.. Edeson personally expressed
his acknowledgements Of the,=enthusiastlc
welcome accorded him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Army Launch in Trouble.

The steam launch Cygnus, owned by par
ties here, but which is under charter to
Col B. X Roberts, commanding the army
posts at Fort Washington and Fort Hunt,
and is used to carry the officers and men
between the two posts. is in trouble again.
Fol several days last week she lay in port
here, where mechanics were aboard her
giving her a general overhauling. Satur-
day afternoon she went into commission
again and returned to the fort. Yesterday
something went wrong with her machinery
again and she was towed UP to this city by
the tug Gibbon for a further overhauling.
II was stated that army launch will
shortly be assigned to duty at Fort Wash
inglon in place of the -Cygnus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18

Buy Your Bulbs Now,
They are first-class and very reasonable.
oc12, 15&1S-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Funds Kept in Your Gown Bank

earn nothing-funds deposited with Unio
Trust & Storage Co., 1414 ST., draw: inter
est, and are subject to check at will-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Revenue Cutter Service Orders.

The following changes among the officers
of the revenue cutter service have been
made recently:
Capt. E. S. MCGUIRE has been ordered to
report to the medical board for physical
examination.
Second Assistant Engineer G. NJ. Kohler
is ordered to South Bethlehem, Pa, to in
spect material for new revenue cutters.
Second Lieut.. W. A. Wiley is ordered to
the cutter Seminole for temporary duty.
Second Assistant Engineer ]. w. Glover
Is granted thirty days leave of absence.
Surgeon H. w. Stuck is granted thirty
days leave of absence.
Third Lieut. w. A. Whether Is granted
thirty days and Thirdk Lieut.. A. s. Addi-
son ten days leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Funeral of I. E. Conkline

Funeral services were held over the re-
mains of Mr. l. +. Conkling in the chapel
at j. William Lees undertaking establish
ment yesterday afternoon. Mr. ConkIing,
as heretofore stated in The Star, died in
Kansas city, Mo-, and his wife and brother
accompanied the body TO this city. The de-
ceased had friends in this city who sent
handsome floral offerings as a tribute to his
memory. The Rev. George E. Maydwell.
pastor OF Waugh Chapel officiated. Those
who acted as pallbearers were Charles r.
watson, ID. Spencer Bliss, Orchard s. Nc
klnley, James Mcknight H. c. Pusey.
John +. r. Sanell and Paul Crutchett. The
Interment was at Rock Creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18

Billy B. Van. who has played effectively
upon the risibilities of the patrons OF va
riety houses for several years past, scored
a hit at the Lafayette Theater last night IN
the role of Patsy Bolivar in THE Errand
Bow" musical comedy concocted by
George Totten Smith, and presented In
washington for the first time last night.
The piece seems to be designed chiefly to
exploit Billy Van, and the mischievous err
rand boy is afforded abundant opportunity
to exercise his abilities as mirth pro-
ducer The opportunities of the other men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Sent to the ASYLUM.

William G. Kaiser, thirty-six years old
who has sold newspapers In this city for
about twenty years, was committed to St
Elizabeth Hospital for the Insane yester-
day afternoon by Sanitary officer Frank.
His home is at s03 ID street northwest. Sat
urday night the police had him at head
quarters because of his peculiar conduct
but let him go. Yesterday he called to tell
that people were talking about him. He
said he could hear their voices through the
walls and from across the street
DO you know who the people are?" he
was asked.
Il do not he replied. land it is a good
thing for them that | DON'T
IL is alleged that he is a victim of the
cocaine habit. The police surgeons examin-
ed him, and ii was upon their certificate
that he was sent TO the asylum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL DISPLAY.
Over 1000 Chrysanthemums to Be Elk
hibited Next Monday.

About 2,400 chrysanthemums, of many
varieties, the product of the propagating
gardens of the government, will be publicly
exhibited at the gardens near the bureau of
engraving and printing next Monday, by
which time it is expected that all the plants
will be in bloom. Superintendent Brown
of the progagating gardens is naturally
proud of his collection, and invites the pub
lie to share his admiration of the beautiful
flowers.
The gardeners of the Agricultural Depart
ment also have produced many beautiful
specimens of the chrysanthemum, which it
is expected they will open to public exhibit
ton in the new green houses near the cor
ner of 14th and ID streets southwest the
last week in this month. The agricultural
exhibit comprises about 9G0 plants of about
ninety varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
V. Baldwin Johnson, 612 9th St.,
Goals of ne plus ultra merit-Advt.
Fogs Annoy Steamboat Masters.

FOgs. the bane of the steamboatman's life
In the fall of the year, have been giving the
steamboat masters and masters of the sail
ing craft much trouble during the past
two or three mornings. The fog forms dur
ing the early hours of the morning and
covers the river for many miles, causing
delay in the movements of the steam YES
sells and bringing sailing craft to an anchor
The fog yesterday morning was so thick
between Alexandria and Washington that
objects twenty-five feet away could not be
made out through the blanket of mist, and
was but little lighter this morning Fogs
are looked for at this season of the year
by rvermen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Sale Of River Schooner.

The small two-masted bay schooner, M.
Coulburn, which was formerly owned by
parties residing at Crisfeld, Nd. has re-
Gently been purchased by parties living in
Prince Georges county. Nd. and the hail
ing port of the schooner has been changed
from Crjsfield to Brookview. q Maryland
post Office. The Colburn, 1t is stated, was
blown ashore In gale about a month ago
and was purchased by her present owners
as she lay on the beach. She was floated,
repaired and has now joined the fleet OF
traders In the Potomac. She is vessel Of
sixty-three tons burden and was built ct
Seaford, Del. In 1871
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Gives Relief Quickly.

No other medicine gives such prompt
relief as Hyomei in the treatment of ca
tarrh.
The first breath of this remedy soothes
and heals, the irritated and smarting air
passages, and the regular use for a few
days or weeks will cure the most stub
born case. Some of the reports of those
who have been cured of catarrh by Hyo-
mel read like miracles.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs but
S1.00, consisting of an inhaler, dropper
and sufficient Hyomei to last several
weeks. This will effect cure in ordinary
cases, but for chronic and deep seated
cases of catarrh longer use may be neces-
sary, and then extra bottles of Hyomei
can be obtained for SOC.
Probably the strongest evidence that
can be offered as to the powers of Hyo-
mel to cure catarrh is the fact that Henry
Evans will agree to refund the money If
you say that Hyomei has not helped you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Unloading Coal From the Kearney.

The United States army lighter Kearney,
which has been lying at anchor in the
stream off the foot of 10th street southwest
for a year or more, was yesterday taken to
Fort Washington by the tug Gibbon to have
6. quantity of coal in her bunkers removed
for the use of the tug and launches attached
to the fort. Later the Kearney will be
brought back to this city and it is stated
viii be laid up at wharf for the winter.
1t is stated that the sale of the old vessel
has been postponed until next spring The
Kearney saw service in Cuba during the
war with Spain. but for the past three years
mas been employed here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-18
Lighthouse Service Matters.

Lightship No. ~. one of the station ships
of the Diamond Shoal station, will not have
her usual three months relief from duty
this term. Yesterday she was sent to the
Cape Charles station to relieve lightship
No. 40. which is to go out of commission
at Baltimore to have her engines overhaul
ed and to be fitted with new boilers No.
40 will be out of service for several weeks
Today Lightship No. Y was sent from
Cape Charles to Overfalls Station, Delaware
bay.
The tender Holly of the lighthouse serv-
Ice has just completed tour OF duty sup
plying the stations in the middle section of
Chesapeake bay with their supply OF winter
fuel