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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Too Little Common Sense.

That many of the steamboat men do not
agree with the United States steamboat au-
thorities as to the practical utility of many
of the new regulations adopted by Con-
gress to safeguard life on steam vessels is
well known, and they do not hesitate to
say that there is too much law and too
little common sense about the regulations
An old steamboat engineer VINO has scent
forty years In travelling up and down the
Potomac and Chesa peake bay in steam
boats, In conversation with a Star repor-
ter yesterday, said his experience had been
that fire buckets are far better than hose
and pumps in a fire a steamboat Il
would he said "have bucket filed with
water hanging or sitting in every available
place aboard a steamer One bucket of
water applied promptly when a fire starts
will often stop it, but when the time is
taken to get hose down and start the
pumps the fire has gained such Roadway
that it cannot be checked: and the very
fact that the fire alarm has been sounded
and the hose is in use will create a panic
among passengers when no real danger eS-
lists. Let the steamboat inspectors REQUIRE
owners to have buckets of water all over
the boats in the saloons, state rooms cargo
rooms and everywhere, and such a disaster
as that on the steamer Slocum in New
York harbor last summer would never oc-
cur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
ENTERTAINs ROUGH RIDERS.
Incident of the Inauguration Period
When the President Was Host.

An unwritten incident of Inauguration
day came to light today in the statement
that President Roosevelt entertained the
members Of his escort Of Rough Riders at
luncheon at the White House soon after
the last marching body had passed the re-
viewing stand.
The guests were ushered into one Of the
handsome dining rooms and for nearly an
hour there was running conversation be-
tween the comrades. For the time the
President was again Col. Teddy Roosevelt
of the Rough Riders. and, surrounded by
his fighting men of 1898, he talked of old
times in camp, on the march or bivouac
and on the shooting line in the jungles
of Cuba. The cares of state for the few
minutes were pushed aside, and Col Roose-
welt, Col. Brodie, Major Llewellyn, Capt.
McClintock and the other Rough Riders
"jollied" each other they did on the
slopes of Santiago. and discussed incidents
of the campaign. To President Roosevelt
this was one of the happiest episodes Of the
inaugural period
In addition to the members of the escort
who rode with the President to and from
the Capitol Saturday were several other
Rough Riders who were here to see their
colonel inaugurated. These included Serst.
Bucklin Ford Thompson, jr. c. E. Mar
shall. The entire party went with Presl-
dent Roosevelt when he received the men
of Harvard and Seth Bullock's cowboys at
the conclusion of the lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Moses Remodeling Sale.
All goods reduced 10 to 50 per cent-Advt


A tent of the Independent Order of Rech-
abites was instituted at Concordia Hall.
9th and f streets northwest last night,
with twentynine charter members The
installing ofIice's We're High Chief Ruler
John c. Moore and High Secretary Wayne
w. Cordell, assisted by j. c. Eller of Jehu
Tent No. %; w. NJ. Hall of Harmony
Tent. No. 1929; John Clancy, Union Tent,
No. 81; John Mack, Harmony Tent, No
1920. and S. S. Hessler, jr., of Advance
Tent, No. 1909.
Upon motion it was unanimously agreed
that the tent be named John B. Henderson.
The following officers were elected: Shop
herd, ". NJ. La Roche; chief ruler, George
Emory Cole; deputy ruler, John F. Day;
recording secretary, NJ. r. Kubatz; finan-
cial secretary. CT. w. Birmingham; levite,
j. NJ. Pleasant; inside guard j. II. Cole;
past chief ruler. John G. Quigley.
Chief Ruler Cole conducted the good-of-
the-order exercises. Remarks We're made
by James Reagan of Union Tent. No. ST.;
w. T. Raley of Eagle Tent, No. 2; Frank
Clments OF Advance Tent, No. 1903; w.
II. lie Strange Of Harmony Tent, No. 1929,
and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
GEN. LER GUEST OF HONOR.
Seventh Army Cprps Gives Dinner to
Former Commander.

Brig. Gen. Fhzhugh Lee, U. s. army, re-
tired, was the guest of honor last night at
a dinner given at the New Willard Hotel
by the officers who were members of the
It'll Army Corps during the war with Spain.
The dinner was an informal affair and was
given simply to bring the comrades OF W
together about the feast table with their
former commanding officer. The greatest
good fellowship prevailed.
General Lee was the idol of the corps
during the time Recommended 1t and an
of the officers wanted chance to snow
their affection for l1fin. There were no for
NAL toasts or speeches, but all of the diners
exchanged greetings with the guest OF
honor and related sanecdotes of their ex-
perience in the service. The majority OF
those present were officers of the regular
army, many of whom held high commands
during the war or are in important places
now.
The committee in charge of the dinner
Included Capt. r. E. l.. Niche, general
staff. U. s. A.. chairman; Major J. r. kean,
U. S. A, and Major Chauncey B. Baker,
u. S. A
Among those present were: Gen. Lee
Gen. Humphrey, Gen. Johnston. Col. POND,
Col. Dorst. Col. New, Major Bellinger. Ma
jor Alvord. Col. Craighead. Major Baker.
Col. Stuart, Col. Roller. Capt. Chafree, capt.
Percy, Capt Burt, Capt. Lawson, capt.
Summerlin. Gen. Hawkins, Gen. Claus.
Gen. Bliss, Col. Livermore. Col. Fowler,
Major Kean, DR.. Thomas, Major Pitcher,
DR. Richards. DR.. F. w. Ross, Dr. Kramer,
Dr. Donlan, Major Wright, Capt. Salamow-
sky, Capt. Ramsey, Capt. Bell and Capt.
Niche.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
MR.. WILKINS, FUNERAL.
Exercises at Late Residence This
Morning.

Funeral services over the remains of
James Crew Wilkins. whose death oc-
CURED Sunday evening, were held at IL
O'Clock this morning at his late residence,
1881 Columbia road. They were conducted
by Rev. Robert NJ. Moore, pastor of Foun-
dry NJ. e. Church, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Watson.
The pallbearers were Samuel Bacon, H.
L. Strawn. D. M. Craig, DR.. A. c. Pat
terson. T. A. Harding. Philip Deis. Frank
Wilson and Robert w. Dutton.
The funeral party left at O'Clock this
afternoon for Springfield, Ohio. where the
last rites will be said tomorrow.
Mr.. Wilkins death was due to COM
plication of diseases from which he
suffered for some time. He was native
of Ohio. born in Union county November
-, 1914. He served as a volunteer SOL
der for three years during the civil war,
while yet in his youth. Later he was ex-
tensively engaged in the lumber business
kins, Van Ostrand & Co, and was also one
of the organizers of the Uhrichsville Fire
Clay Company.
For fifteen years he had been resident
Of Washington. and had made large cir
Gle of friends here He was member of
Foundry Church. He leaves a widow, for
merly Miss Mamie Bradley of Ottawa,
Ohio, to whom he was united in 1873, and
son, Eugene B. Wilkins.
Until incapacitated by i'll health some
time ago, he was connected with the cir
culation department Of The Washington
Post, of which his brother, Beriah Will
kins, is the chief owner. His former bus
mess partner, Mr.. Van Ostrand, was at
his bedside when the end came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Columbia Theater.

May Irwin, jolier and plumper than ever
returned to Washington last night after an
absence of more than two years and scored
a decided hit at the Columbia Theater In
her new farce-comedy, Mrs Black Is
Back Everybody seemed delighted to well
come Mrs. Black. From the auditors
point of view the performance is a success
sion of hearty outbursts of laughter. fol-
lowing so rapidly upon each other as to
make the mirth almost continuous. The
farce furnished numerous amusing situa
lions and complications which serve as a
plot, and an abundance of funny dialogue.
Mrs. Black, the character impersonated
by Miss Irwin, in wedding her second hus-
band, sedate professor of learning,
chopped off, seven years of her age at one
fell stroke In order to appear as twenty
nine. Her son, seventeen years of age, who
is abroad in college, is consequently repre-
scented as little fellow of ten years The
husband is full of anxiety to behold little
johnny his wife's son, and he fills the
nursery with truck load Of toys for the
supposed lad. When on the point of con-
Tossing to her husband her deception as to
her age, Mrs. Black is prevented by reason
of vigorous and scathing denuncia ton Of
deceit and liars INDUCED in by the pro-
feSSOr.
The complications become more and moro
involved, and as the time for the return of
the son draws near Mrs Black is engaged
in catch-as-catch-can prevaricating bout
which causes her to invent uncles and aunts
and numerous other things. In the words
OF the character, 'Ananas was not in her
class The tricks resorted to to conceal
the identity of the son when he finally re-
turns afford still further cause of merri-
ment and in the last act, when the wife
does finally confess, Miss Irwin introduces
bit of comedy that throws the audience
into an uproar of mirth.
A number of songs are interpolated by
Miss Irwin In each of the three acts
which convinced the audience that she has
not lost any of her former ability as a
warbler of ragtime. The company support
ing the star is a capable one, and several
of the members assist materially in the
comedy elements of the piece. The role of
Professor Black is capably portrayed by
a. S. Lipman, and Jane Burby. Edgar Atchi-
son-Ely, John G. Sparks. Nick Long and
Charles Lane all contribute to the good
things in the piece. Frances Gordon is
pretty and clever as the professors sister
in love with Mrs. Blacks son, and May
ponohue won favor in her impersonation Of
the Irish 'cOOk-lady."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Lafayette Theater.

Peggy from Paris" was seen for the
first time in Washington at the Lafayette
Theater last night.
AS a mirth producer the play is supplied
with all accessories essential to a thor
oughly enjoyable evening. There is an cpl
sode and a laugh for every minute Ludic-
rous scenes and situations and scintillating
frivolity are crowded into the piece. The
dancing is especially clever. The music of
the play is composed by William Lorraine,
and the book by George AIDE. The chorus
Is attractive, and the songs and ensembles
were loudly applauded. The artistic cos
tuning and scenic arrangements are not
able features.
The play is presented by the original
company. The cast includes many capable
performers. Clara Martin shared honors
with Arthur DEACON, a virtuoso in slang.
Mr.. DEACON also possesses a pleasing voice.
Miss Grace Belmont is gracefully in evil
dence, and some of the notably good things
of the performance are contributed by e.
II. OConnor, of this city, who has a re-
sponsible place in the cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Free Lecture Tonight.

An illustrated lecture on birds will be
the feature of the public meeting of the
Audubon Society for the District of Co
lumbia, to be held this evening at the Pub
lie Library. This lecture. which is designed
for circulation among the schools and as
sociations of Washington TO arouse or slim
ulate interest in the study of birds, covers
many interesting phases of bird life and is
illustrated by carefully selected and at
tractiveIy colored stereopticon views made
from photographs from nature, of birds
and their nests.
The lecture was delivered at the Deem
Der meeting of the society. but requests for
its repetition from many who were pre-
vented from attending that meeting have
led the society to repeat 1t tonight.
The meeting will open promptly al 8
o'clock Gen. George NJ. Sternberg, the
president of the society. will occupy the
chair. AS there will be little preliminary
business IL is urged upon all who attend
TO be in their seats promptly as posi-
BILE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Injured in Accident

An obstruction in the street in front of
94i street northwest caused serious ac-
cident yesterday afternoon shortly after 3
O'Clock, which resulted in the smashing of
an automobile and the injury to the occu-
pants, Mr. w. p Kennedy and Mrs w Fl.
Bloodgood, guests of the Gordon Hotel
There was depression in the roadway and
an obstruction had been placed there to
warn persons in vehicles. Mr.. Kennedy did
not notice the obstruction in time to pre-
vent the accident. and when his horseless
carriage struck against it both occupants
We're thrown out. Mrs. Bloodgood sustain
ed fracture of one arm and Mr.. Kennedy
escaped with minor injuries. They were
taken to the hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
To Save Time,) Money and Worry

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
New Method of Catching Crabs.

Hard crabs sale in the oyster
houses at the wharf, and their unusually
early appearance in the market is due to a
new method of catching them, which has
been started on the lower part of Chesa-
peake bay this winter. The crab In cold
weather buries itself in the mud at the bot
tom of the bay and it's salt water tributa-
ries. Armed with heavy dredges power
boats sail over the grabbing grounds and
literally dig the crabs from their beds in
the mud in the bottoms. catching the crus-
taceans In large numbers. The crabs are in
alternating state, and those coming to
market are said to be in excellent condition
1t is feared the new method of catching the
crabs will cause a shortage in the supply
In the regular grabbing season in the sum
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Fast Epworth League Tour to Denver

via pennsylvania Railroad
On account of Internationa Convention, July
5 to 0. Leave Washington at 100 am. July
3. connecting at Harrisburg with special
Pullman train, leaving that point at 12oo
pm and arriving at Denver at 1890 pm.
July 5, in ample time for opening session.
This is the only tour from the East that will
afford such rapid train service, avoiding
the opening of the convention Under per-
sonal escort. Tickets good returning by reg
ular trains until July IA. Rate from Wash
ington $4,000, covering round-trp transpor-
tation and Pullman accommodations, and
meals on the special train going. Proper
tionate rates from other points.
Details from B. M. Newbold P. A. S. r..
D., 10th and G sts., Washington, or Geo. w.
Boyd. General Passenger Agent Philadel-
phia.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Policeman Charles II. Bray has rendered
his resignation as member of the force
His resignation took effect March 1. He
was connected with the fifth precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Guilty of Wife BEATING

Charles West, colored, of No. 5 Majors
court northwest, pleaded guilty to the
charge of assaulting his wife, Nettie West.
when he appeared before Judge Kimball
fine of $40, with the alternative OF sixty
days in jail. was entered. 1t was alleged
that West came home several evenings ago.
and because his wife had not arrived as
her. Policeman Shipley of the second pre-
clnct police placed him under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
HEARING POSTPONED.
Case of the Railway Companies Against
Ticket Scalpers.

The injunction proceedings instituted by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
and certain other railroad companies whose
lines enter this city against a number
of alleged ticket scalpers in relation to
dealings in special contract excursion
tickets was today postponed for final hear
ing until the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
BRIEF SEASON OF RAIN.
Weather Bureau Predicts No Early
Change in Temperature.

"There will be straight rain the remainder
of today, tonight and tomorrow
This was the cherries response given by
Prof. Garriott of the weather bureau today
in response to the inquiry Of Star re-
porter as to the weather outlook.
There will be no decided change in the
temperature. he added, and the thermom-
eter will fuctuate between the 30 and ~
marks. The present storm came from the
southwest-the Oklahoma and Texas region
and there is a general fall of rain over
the western country, which is extending
its area eastward.
This is just the sort of rain that Will. 1t Is
said soften the ice in the river and cause
swollen tide to carry it down stream into
the open waters of the lower Potomac ana
the Chesapeake bay.
The smaller tugs of the 1ce-breaklne
feet were sent into the tidal basin yester-
day to break up the ice which has covered
that body of water for the past SIX or elgnt
weeks, and they did their work thoroughly
all parts of the BASIN where the depth OF
water was sufficient to float the tugs, was
visited
The Walter F. Meade, Dallas, D. NJ Key.
George w. Pride, James Q. Carter and ).
T. Seletman were employed on the Work.
While the smaller tugs were in the basin
the big boats were employed in keeping the
ice in motion under the railway bridges
and when they stopped work late yesterday
afternoon the river from above the Aque-
duct bridge to a point about half way be-
tween the city and Alexandria was free OF
ice. There is now no danger of flood on
the river from the gorging Of the ice above
the bridges, for should the mass come
down from the river above Georgetown IT
will have plenty of open water in which to
drift off.
From Alexandria to Indian Head the ice
is still very heavy, but is slowly dislnte-
grating under the influence of the warm
sun rays during the day, and by the end OF
the week the rivermen expect to see the
Potomac open to navigation from Chesa-
peake bay to this city. The freeze OF 1000
on the Potomac will go down In history as
the most severe ever seen in this vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

The interment of Mrs. A. H. Condict who
died January % at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs Frank G. Carpenter, will
take place at Morristown, N. j., Thursday
next. Mrs. Condicts maiden name was
Aretta G. Garrabrant. She was the wife
of Capt. A. II. Condct. who died at Wash
ington one year ago. She was born at Nor
ristown in 1880, but spent the greater part
of her life in Mansfield Ohio, where she
and Capt. Condict had large circle of
friends and were prominent In the social
and religious life of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
A cough medicine over
sixty wears old

This must mean merit, solid, genu-
inc merit. 1t certainly must be true
that Ayers Cherry Pectoral cures
coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis,
asthma. Ask your own doctor to
explain why it strengthens weak
Threats and heals in l. m d
lungs. Lowell .S ayf Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
CAPITOL POLICE EFFICIENT.
Capt. Megrew Congratulated for Work
During INAUGURATION Period

Capt. J. S. Megrew, chief of the Capitol
police, has received many congratulations
and compliments on the skillful manner in
which his bluecoats handled the vast
throngs in 1.-The big white building the
hiI'' during the inauguration period. 1t is
stated, that although assistance was
given the Capitol force from the outside.
the work during the jam was carried on
without jar or friction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Academy of Music.

Meiodrama almost surpassed itself at the
Academy of Music last evening Scarcely
had the curtain lifted on 1.-The Curse of
DRINK and disclosed the interior of busy
railroad office and the principal figures In
the play-the villianous division superin-
tendent, the drunken engineer and his
beautiful daughter, the brave son of the
president OF the road, in love with the
daughter, and the timely Irishman-when
exciting episodes fraught with ideas of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
nurder and min. beean to follow one an

murder and ruin, began to follow one an
other In quick succession. The production
Is without doubt successful portrayal or
the evil consequences of intemperance In
drink. and it's motive Is to teach a whole
some lesson. Even the lesson itself is
temporarily treated; the reformed drunkaro
In the end advises all who can do so with
out fear of anything worse to drink In
moderation. The acting of Frank j.
Kirke and P. Aug. Anderson was good,
and Miss Anna Hollinger, as the drunkards
pretty daughter was popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

Central Storage Rooms, 400 Fl ST.
New building electric elevator, clean and
light. Brown & Tolson, props. Phone $500
mh6-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
New Southeast Station.

A branch Office for the receipt of Even
ing Star advertisements has been estab-
lished in connection with the new Postal
Telegraph office in Bradleys drug store
corner 9Th 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, 1905-03-07
CITY ITEMS.
A Remarkable Inauguration.

The Inauguration just passed proved re-
markable success from every point of view.
By reason of its unquestioned superiority
Nat. Cap. Brewing CO.. Munich Beer has
attained remarkable popularity. Brewed of
finest materials. Artesion well water used
exclusively. 2 doz., lbs. Write or phone ODD
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Punctual and Popular.

the "Southern's Palm Limited" Solid train
to Florida, Aiken and Augusta composed
Of latest examples of Pullman's best pro-
auctions. Leaves Washington 600 pm.
week days, arrives Aiken 1910 a. M, Angus
ia 10:55 am, ST. Augustine $3.50 pm. next
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Moses Remodeling Sale.
All goods reduced 10 to so per cent.-Advt
Miscellaneous Wants.

There are many things of interest in the
Sale Miscellaneous and Want Miscellaneous
columns of The Star. The rate for adyer-
Using under either of these heads is one
cent a word each time If the advertisement
is inserted three times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

Hams, Ike; E. B. Coffee, 15c.; pkgs,
Oats, 25c.: cans Tomatoes 25c.; Corn,
25c: 8 Peas, 25c.; 3 Succotash, 25c.; 3
Lima Beans. 25c.; 8 Salmon, 25c.; Milk,
Csc; lbs. Starch, &c. lbs. Rice. 25c.; &
lbs. Prunes, 25c.; OTIS. Beans, pc: ats.
Hominy, 25c.; 8 Jellycon, 25c. Seeded Raj
sins, 71ac.; Apples, soc. PIX, $3.50 bbl ;
Pickles, Sc. doz.; Matches. 10c. doz.; Forest
City Soap, zoe doz.; Old-time Soap, 35c.
doz; Small Cakes, and 10c. h.: Fruit
Cake, 121ac h.; Sweet Cider, 19c. gal. ]. T.
D. Pyles' Stores, including 94S La. ave.
mh4-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07

So Ladies' Golf Vests & Sweaters, CSC.
$500 Mems Wool Jackets & Sweaters, Csc !;
81 Boys & Girls Ace. Auerbach's, Z & IL.
fe17-f. INV, lot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
Visitors at Police Court.

Judge Charles F. Scott of the District
branch of the Police Court had with him
this morning the bench Judge Thomas
c. Whallon of Indianapolis, Ind, and Col.
David Taylor of Cambridge Ohio. o,ndi-
date for lieutenant governor of that state
They were visitors to the city to witness
the inaugural ceremonies, and will leave
shortly for their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-07
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th St.
"Unswerving honesty beats a cut price.
Advertisement.
Sold at Auction,

James w. Radcliffe, auctioneer, sold yester-
day, at auction the property of the Ameri-
can Newspaper Syndicate Unc.). including
the society paper known as the Washington
Mirror, by order of tSewart Mcnamara and
Robert B. Brown, receivers, to Mrs. Henry
c. Siegel of New York for 81, $50.