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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
THE TIL TER
The New National Theater.

The association in the Shakespearean
drama Of two such eminent and popular
players as E. H. Sothern and Julia Mar
lowe Is a notable and praiseworthy stroke
of managerial enterprise. These two are SO
considerable in artistic caliber as to give
their productions almost the Importance
which attaches to an all-star cast. Both Mr.
Sothern and Miss Marlowe have had suff1-
cient acquaintance with the drama in its
more literary forms to invite confidence in
their ability to give interesting and perhaps
original, If not great, interpreta tons of the
characters which from generation to gem
GRAFTON claim the efforts of the most emf
nent actors. The play last night was Much
Ado About Nothing"
MIR. Sothern's conception of Benedick
must be accounted original. Only Shakes
pearean scholar could attempt to play the
character, and the opportunity to imper-
senate this witty gentleman is ordinarily
regarded as the tragedian's holiday. MI
Sothern, however, takes the occasion most
seriously. The sprightly badinage becomes
lost in the contemplation of Benedick's gull
libility. The picture becomes one of fiat
tered Self-esteem, rather than anguished
cynicism The lines those of Benedick,
but the nature is that of Malvolio. This
view Of Benedcks character is not con-
trary to nature, for the play itself warns
the lover that he Is likely to cut an
absurd HBuTe But IL is not likely tnat the
author intended him to be either so farci-
cal In some moments nor SO funereal in
others as Mr.. Sothern makes him.
Miss Marlowe makes her performance of
Beatrice as she makes whatever she does
a graceful and magnetic study of tempera-
ment. The intellectually which prompted
beatrice to sarcasms does not dominate
MISS Mariowe's presentation. The witt
clslhs are the expressions of natural ex-
uoerance. rather than of superior mental
ENDOWMENT. But 1t is a winsome exuber-
ance, which is at no time unidentified.
Mr.. Roland Blackstone played Dogberry
with an emphasis which left the audience
no possible chance to mistake the proper
place for laughter. Mr.. Sydney Mather as
D ION John gave conscientious interpreta-
ton OF an ungrateful role
AIthough the stress laid upon the comic
aspect OF the situations won hearty recogni-
uon from the audience both in laughter and
applause, Mr.. Sothern was at his best in
the romantic moments, when his chivalrous
sword longed to leap from its scabbard.
The play is handsomely mounted and cos
TUNED, and the supporting company dis
plays a high average of efficiency. 1t will
be repeated tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
M. A. C. c. BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the Massachusetts
Agricultural College Club of Washington
was held at the Shoreham last night E.
w. Allen, vice director of the office of ex-
pertinent stations, was postmaster. Among
those who responded to toasts were H. B.
Simpson, C. B. Lane, w. e. Kinds. A. A.
Harmon and F. d. Couden. c. NJ. Walker
rendered several musical selections
The following officers were elected: c. B..
Lane. president; w. E. Kinds and S. W.
Wiley, vice presidents: B. H. Smith, secre-
tary and treasurer, and c. NJ. Walker,
choragus.
Among those present were s. w. Wiley,
'9S; A. w. Morrill,, 1900: Fayette D. Couden,
'O4; A. A. Harmon. 1900; T. H. Chambury,
ex-'97; w. A. Hooker, 80; H. s. Fairbanks
'95; c. B. Lam, '95; w. E. Kinds, 80; c. NJ
Walker, 80; r. B. Moore. "ss; E. W. Allen,
50, and H. &. Simpson, 73.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
LAFAYETTE Theater.

The patrons of the Lafayette Theater
have one of their favorite attractions this
week in Ward and Vokes, who are appear
ing in a new edition of "a Pair of Pinks"
The two stars work along the old lines.
new Jokes being about all that can be
added to their style Of fun, but while they
are on the stage the laughter is incessant.
Both are clever dancers, and no opportun-
ity is lost where a laugh can be secured.
In the supporting company are Lucy Daily,
Margaret Daily Vokes, Charles Howard and
Will West, who have the most prominent
characters and all entertainers of high
class. Two newcomers were noticed in
MariOne Priest who sang effectively in the
first act, and Dan Coleman, who led the
male chorus in several popular songs.
While the scenery is the same as used last
season, the principals and stars all ap-
peared in new costumes, which were of the
richest material and most pleasing in har-
moniouS coloring. Several bad colds were
very much in evidence among the princi-
pals. Margaret Daily Vokes and VIII West
talking instead of singing their songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
PARTS WITH HIS CASH.
Slick Stranger Relieves Benjamin
Hall Of $7O.

Benjamin Hall, colored, living at "a Pierce
street northwest, called on the police at
headquarters yesterday afternoon and stat
ed that a confidence man had relieved him OF
$40 in cash. 1t was shortly after O'Clock
when the young colored man was accosted
by the stranger, near Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street, and asked If he knew where
the members of the walters union met
Hall admitted that he knew nothing about
the union. The stranger then asked him IL
he wanted employment, and soon made
bargain with him to get him good paying
position. He made Hall believe that 1t was
necessary for him to make a showing In
cash in order that his employer would
know he was not an unreliable man.
And the more money you show he was
told, the more confidence he will have IN
YOU
Hall had but $50 with him. and he took
the stranger home with him. and got an ad-
ditioEal $50 This money was put in an
envelope, and in showing Hall how he
changed envelopes and disappeared with
Halls SO. He left him on a street car at
Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street
Il had my hand on the envelope all the
time said the loser of the money to the
detectives. Il didn't hike to open the en-
told such a smooth story and 1 didn't want
him to think / suspected him of trying to
cheat me-"
But he said he opened it as soon as the
man left him, when 1t was too late to over
take him. Hall said he was glad the man
had not succeeded in getting more money
from him. While he deplored the loss Of
his money he said he thought the expert
ence might be the means of saving him the
loss or greater amount later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Installation Of N. u. Officers.

The installation of the officers of Nc
Kinley Council No. 992, National Union,
for the current year took place recently at
the National Capital Bank Hall, 316 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast. The installing
officer was ex-President James E.. Bright
of the District Cabinet, who was assisted
by the following members of the Cabinet:
Messrs. lGirouard, Marston, Nachman,
Lanman, Copenhaver, Hahn, Leissier, Ford
and Gallagher.
. The following officers were installed:
Jesse B. K. Lee, president; John C. Rine-
hart, vice president; w. w. Chase, ex-
president; Thomas B. B. Lear, speaker; r.
J. Jones, secretary; w. G. Belts. financial
secretary; Charles G. Robinson, treasurer;
John T. Burdine, chaplain: George w.
Slater usher; Kirk Few, sergeant-at-arms;
William E. Peake, doorkeeper, and NJ. A.
Lynch, William C. Nicholson and Samuel
Elder, trustees.
Addresses were made by eX-President
Bright of the Cabinet, President Ford of
the National Council. ex-President Mach
man of Dahlgren Council and President
Charles T. Hendler of the Cabinet. Re
freshments and cigars were served during
the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Columbia Theater.

Richard Garlic and his companv in the
comedians version of life in the southwest
as represented by THE Tenderfoot., have
come to the Columbia for second VISIT
Mr. Carries efforts to amuse the public
nave covered a number of years and most
or this time has been spent In studiously
acquired varied assortment Of witticisms.
For two seasons Mr.. earle has been pre-
senting an operate comedy, the book of
which he wrote himself The star also stag
ed the piece and he and his burro must an
pear frequently in that portion of the COM
pany's expense account which deals with
the appropriation for calcium effects An
audience that was liberal with it's applause
greeted the return of THE Tenderfoot" and
repetitions of all the familiar and popular
airs were demanded to such an extent that
the hour was unusually late when the final
curtain fell. The star, in the character of
Prof. Zachary Pettibone, Ii. D.. B. A., of
a young women's seminary In the east, has
ample opportunity to indulge his fun-mak-
ing proclivities. Mr.. earle excels as an &C.
centric dancer and a few of his dances are
put in the piece at appropriate intervals.
Aside from Mr.. earle himself perhaps Chas
A. Morgan, who plays Sergt Bill Bar
ker of the Texas Rangers, has the best OPP
portunity to display his talents and the
actor embraces his opportunities with the
same fervor he exhibits in embracing a
supposed neIess, VINO promises 10 De his
wife. While MIR. Morgan seemed too effu-
sive at times, his work throughout was
good and above the standard usually set in
such pieces. Edmund Stanley in the ro-
mantle role of Col. Paul Winthrop of the
Rangers displays his voice in several pleas
ing melodies. Helena Frederic plays Mar
ion this year. In this part the young singer
had several pretty songs, which she sang
with such effect that she was required to
repeat them. Henry Norman, managed de-
spite cold, to acQuit himself creditabIy in
the role of Honest John Martin, the gam
bier. and Minerva Courtney sang and dane
ed her way to favor as the awkward Pat
sey. Rupert, the burro, proved as popular
member of the cast as he was last year and
was called to the footlights after each act
Mr.. earle made a speech after the second
act, in which he expressed a proper graft
tude to the audience for its favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
FUNDS FOR sRxH MAwR.
Washington A1ummae - Raise an En-
dowment Eund.


The Washington alumnas of Bryn Mawr
College have organized q committee to aid
in raising $1,0000gD enAewment fund to
be used by the college for academic pur-
poses. In order to maintain the institution
In it's present condition the alumnae Of the
college have pledged themselves to raise
this sum by June l. 1905. either In actually
or In promises payable any time before
January 1, 1909 Nashfngton's share in
this subscription hiss been estimated at
100000 ~
The chairman of the local committee Is
Miss Edith Totten; lie other members are
Miss Margretta Mcveigh, Miss Aletta Van
Reypen, Miss Helen Lee Stevens, Miss
Constance Leupp, Miss Gertrude Dietrich
and Miss Adola Greeley.
1t Is the purpose of the alumnae to in
terGst number of prominent Washing
tonlans IN the fund, and If possible to form
an auxiliary committee to aid In raising
the money. At present Bryn Mawr Col
the income from which is no longer suff-
clent to meet its running expenses, al
though IN the past year the tuition fee has
been raised from $3.50 to $500. If the en-
dowment fund be not increased 1t is said,
the tuition fee will have to be raised even
ually become a: college for rich girls only.
In order to avert this necessity the alum
nae nave undertaken the ambitious task
OF doubling the endowment fund of their
anna mater. 1t is possible for the SUBJ
scr1bers to choose, If they desire, the de-
partment for which their subscriptions are
to be used In new York. Chicago, Phila-
delphla, Boston and all other cities where
bryn MaWr alumnae are to be found a
similar movement Is going forward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Tried on Two Charges,

Benjamin Murray cab driver, was be-
fore the Police Court this morning on
charges Of committing depredations upon
private property and of assault, preferred
by Charles Adolphus, a Greek, who keeps
a restaurant at 18th and D streets north
west. The first charge had been dismissed
but Murray was fined 500 for the assault.
rant last evening and after eating his din
ner fell asleep. from which he was aroused
by Adolphus. Murray objected to being
awakened. and when Policeman William
Mcdonnell arrived upon the scene Murray
was throwing plates In every direction
one of which struck Adolphus in the head
infiicting large wound and another went
through large plate glass window Muir
ray was sent to the first precinct station
while Adolphus went to physician to
have his wound dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKING.
Commissioner Mcfarland to Submit
Bill Authorizing Appointment.

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Commissioner mcfarland stated today
that he is contemplating the preparation
of a bill providing for the appointment OF
a superintendent of banking in the Dis
trict, whose duties shall be to examine
and supervise those banks which are not
under the supervision of the controller
of the currency. Mr.. mcfarland has re-
Gently received several inquiries from
citizens as to what provision is made In
the District for supervising savings and
private banks. At present. 1t Is stated, no
provision is made for examining these
Institutions.
Within recent years, it Is stated, the
savings and private banks are beginning
to multiply rapidly, and while Mr.. Mac
,farland does not suggest any reflection
upon the standing of the local private
banks, yet he believes that as protec-
ton to the banks as well as to the pub
lie official supervision should be exercised
over these institutions. 1t is also pos
sible that the bill which Mr.. mcfarland
will prepare will provide for examina-
ton and supervision of building and loan
associations in the District.
The national banks and trust companies
in Washington are under the supervision
OF the controller of the currency, and in
the various states the savings, state and
private banks are controlled by a state
superintendent of banking. In preparing
his bill for the District Commissioner
Mcfarland will obtain the laws of the
states and will also receive suggestions
from bankers and others interested, SO
that he may prepare a model law On the
subject for the District.
In addition to several private banks,
there are in the District six savings
banks and ten building and loan asso-
Citations. and 1t Is considered that the
number of these institutions is suf-
ficiently large to demand the appoint
ment of a superintendent to examine into
the condition Of the institutions and is
sue certificates as to their condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Hancock, Regiment Smoker.

Z! An enjoyable time was had at the smoker
given by Hancock Regiment, u. v. u, at
the armory, 719 9Th street, last night
About forty veterans attended. Speeches
We're made by Commander-in-chief Legg
Gen. G. NJ Rackcliffe, Adjt. Gen. Dean, Gen.
A. B. Eaton, Col. c.. L. Eaton, Lieut. Col
Carey, Col. F. F. Bogia of Logan Regiment,
Commander Chase, Comrades Taught
Evans, Yoder and others. Col. B. C. Hayne
colonel for the past year, declared the cleo
ton of S. s. Yoder as colonel, DIR. Pettus
lieutenant colonel; T. H. Evans, ma or; w.
P Shelmire, chaplain
A committee from the, Woman's Veteran
Relief Union, consisting of Mrs l. B. Roe,
Mrs. G. M. Rackcliffe, Mrs A. B. Eaton
and Mrs. H. l.. Foster, served coffee and
sandwiches.
Among those present were Charles B.
Fields, William Rosser. T. H Evans. Col.
L. B. Fugitt, B. T. Chase, Joseph Suds-
burger, H. F. Martin, Gen. s. S. Yoder,
Thomas B. Taught, William Shalley and
B. c.. Bayne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Schooners Blown Ashore.

The oyster schooners Lucy Walker. Capt.
Frederick Moore, and the I. H Tawes.
Captain Johnson, were blown ashore in the
gale on the latter part Of last week on
Point Lookout. at the mouth Of the Poto-
mac, and their crews were taken to Balti-
more on the steamer Anne Arundel from
this city. On the Walker there were two
men, and four men were taken from the
Tawes, and their rescue was affected with
great difficulty. The stranded vessels are
high and dry on the beach, but are not
seriously damaged and their masters ex-
pect to be able to float them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Fined for Larceny.

Michael B. Doyle, about sixty years Of
age. was before Judge Kimball in the
Police Court this morning on two charges
of larceny preferred by J.. H. Hooper and
Jacob Hooks, both colored, and after the
evidence had been heard the court en-
tered fine of $50 in each case.
Hooper and Hooks claim that Doyle
procured orders from them for two suits
of clothing to be made by tailoring firm
in Chicago. which he claimed to repre-
sent, but after they had paid him about
SIG they asked for their clothing, and
that it was not Forthcoming, and they
then asked for his arrest. Doyle ex-
planned that a strike was in progress and
that he could not fill the orders, but this
was not proven, and the fines were en-
tered,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
The Weather for February.

According to statement issued by the
weather bureau the mean or normal tenn
perature for February in Washington for
the past thirty-fouE years has been 80 de-
grees above Zero The warmest month was
that of 1880, when the average was 43. The
coolest month was that Of 1896, when the
average was 20 degrees The highest tenn
perature was on February %, 1874 when
it was IS. The 'lowasts temperature was on
February II, 1889, when. 1t was 10 degrees
below Zero This was also the time when
fic was suspended throughout, the city,
which was shut out fromthe outside world
by telegraph and railroad The greatest
snowfall in any twenty-four consecutive
hours was on February 10, 1889, when
twelve inches fell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Branch Office, Vt. Ave. and I St.

Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch Office, Kings drug store, corner Yer
mont avenue and street, at regular rates
No charge for messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
His Life Imperiled.

Ashford Neal was not in bed at ST Eliza
beth's Hospital for the Insane last night
when the lights were extingushed Before
his absence was reported to the police the
latter had him under arrest. He was found
this morning about O'Clock sleeping in the
snow near the north end of the Long
bridge. lie had removed his hat and shoes
and would probably have died had not
Policeman STANCE made a tour of the
bridge. The policeman aroused the sleeper
and learned from him that he was an in
mate OF the asylum. He sent him 10 the
first precinct station. where he was made
comfortable until he could be returned to
the asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.
Suit OF Mrs. Holtzman Against Capital
Construction Company.

jury in Circuit Court No. /, after an
extended hearing, returned a verdict late
yesterday in favor Of the plaintiff for &c.,
GEO. as the outcome of the suit at law
instituted by Mrs. Jennie W. Hoffman
against the Capital Construction Company.
1t was commended in behalf of Mrs. Holtz-
man that she sustained severe and perma-
nent injuries in January, 1902, by reason of
the fall of an elevator at the Portner
apartment house. where she was visiting
at the time of the accident, and, she al
legged, the defendant should be held re-
spOnsible, in damages
Attorneys j. ]. Darlington and W. c.. Sui
livan represented the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
National Council of Women.

The local committee, composed of repre-
sentatives from the various women's or
CARNATIONS of the District, met at the
Hotel La Fetra yesterday afternoon to
plan for the entertainment of the triennial
National Council of Women. which will be
held in this city April 10. II and IL. Ida
A. Oldroyd was made secretary. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed: Mrs. J..
Ellen Foster, on social functions; Mrs. Van
Ness on programs; Mrs. Latham, on music:
Mrs. La Fetra and Mrs. Williams on place
of meeting: Mrs. Ida L. Chase, on decora-
tions; Ida A. Oldroyd, on press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Daughters Of American Revolution.

Continental Chapter, D. A. R., held an
open meeting at the Ebbitt House last even
ing. After America was sung the regent,
Mrs. Geo. A. Bacon, read from the rituals
of the D. A. R. The historian, Mrs. Lillian
r. Messenger, read avery Interesting paper,
followed by an original psem by Miss Cor
nelia L. Lloyd, in which the chapter mem
bers were mentioned. Mrs. Florence K.
Solger read an essay by L1Russell Alden of
George Washington University, which won
a prize donated by the d A. r. Chapters
of the District of Columbia
Mrs. Middleton Smith announced the fol-
lowing enjoyable programs: Song by Miss
Genevive Hewling of-Chicago, accompanied
by Miss Edith L.. Bond Of Boston; piano
solo by Mrs. Samuel Fulton Cooper; song
by Miss Jennie. Spencer Hoover, accomp-
anied by Miss Wiles: also songs by Mrs
Hersey of New Hampshire and Mr.. Conner,
president of the New York Republican,
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Failed to Paw Cab Driver.

John Bresnahan said he attended a smoker
last night and was told this morning that
the smoke inspector might get after him.
The inspector was in the Police Court when
Bresnahan was told of the smoke problem.
Bresnahan was in too much trouble, how
ever. TO appreciate the joke. There were
charges of disorderly conduct and refusing
10 pay hack hire against him.
HE owes me dollar" was the complaint
of the cabman.
I'm not the one who hired him." protest.
ed the defendant. "A friend hired him and
i offered to pay him 80 cents. all the money
i had, but he wouldn't take it,
The court fined him s. for disorderly con-
duct and directed that he serve time on the
farm unless he paid the cabman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Annual Dinner of Dartmouth Alumni,

College have invited President Tucker to
be the guest of honor at the annual din
ner and reunion of the alumni Of the Dis
trict to be held at the Raleigh tonight.
President Tucker has accepted the invita-
ton and will attend the dinner. A business
meeting of the local alumni association will
be held just before the dinner. The present
officers of the association are: President.
Horace 8. Cummings, go; vice presidents.
Redfeld Proctor. 81, and Henry E. Burn
ham, 65: secretary and treasurer, Henry
P. Blair. 80; executive committee e. G.
kimball, 81; A. A. Fisher, SO, and Will
liam ]. Wallis. "a; chorister, James w.
Cheney, 20, and historian. Charles 8.
Clark 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Held for Grand jury.

Charles Anderson, colored was arraigned
before Judge Kimball in the Police Court
this morning on a charge of committing a
depreciation upon property belonging to the
District of Columbia, and held under $500
bond to await the action of the grand jury
after he had pleaded not guilty and waived
an examination. Policeman Thomas ar
rested Anderson yesterday as he was in the
act of tearing lead pipe from the house
at 1913 California street noYheast. Upon
it was found that the gas
fixtures and water pipe through the house
had been stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
Arrested for NothingP

Frances Lewis, colored declared to Judge
Scott this morning that she had been ar
rested for nothing. Disorderly conduct was
the charge against her, and she claimed
that man should have been locked up.
why should he have been arrested?" she
was asked.
His wife said I was running after him."
she answered, but she was wrong, because
he was after me. She came in there and hit
me with stick and had to scream"
Judge Scott thought she should not be
punished for screaming when she was as
saulted. and released her on her personal
bonds.