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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
RE1xAIHs OF Nh. WEST.
TO Remain In Vault at Panama Tenn
porarily.

The remains of Auditor Robert r. West
Of Chestnut avenue. Takoma Park. who
died Sunday at Panama Of yellow fever. win
be placed temporarily In a vault at Pana-
ma City. This decision was reached yes
terday afternoon, after Mrs. West had q
conference with officials OF the isthmian
canal commission. In the Mills building.
Mr.. West was stricken with the fever a
week ago yesterday and was reported as
improving on Thursday when cablegram
was received by Mrs. West, at Takoma
Park. His death occurred at Aconia, about
two miles outside of Panama City. He re-
moved from the city to the residence &C.
cupied by his family on Chestnut avenue in
October last, and enjoyed a large acQuaint-
ance of friends throughout the park, where
he was very popular.
William West, eldest son of the auditor,
who Is also under the commission and who
was with his father at the time of his death,
is expected to leave Panama for Washing
ton today. according to word received by
Mrs. West last night. The remains will be
taken charge Of by the officers of the canal
commission upon their arrival at Panama,
who Will complete arrangements for sending
the remains to this country at a later date.
Mrs. West received many kilograms and
letters nf coincidence yesterday, and last
night and throughout the entire day re-
ceived a large number of friends, who called
to express their sympathy upon the sad
death of Mr.. West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

skits are always received with favor. Last
nights offering was called MT. Hamlet OF
Denmark" and was written by VIM. Ernst,
r., and was distinguished by numerous
bright lines. The idea of bringing In the
ghost Of Shakespeare as Hamiet's father
ghost was unique. and when he proceeded
to reprove the actors for playing his char
acters, particularly Hamlet, SO badly, tine
point was quickly seen. The king was
Richard III, the crook backed tyrant, ana
he consistently carried out the character.
even to giving some of the lines. Some
amusing travesties Of popular players were
introduced.
The music was selected from the best
known comic operas and arranged by Chas
Gflpin. The singing was generally good, ana
the dancing, in some instances, excellent
There were two numbers that were written
especially for the Mask and Wig Club that
attracted and merited numerous encores
One was an oriental speciality, words and
music by Cole and Johnson, and the other
an original descriptive dance, 1.-The ParlNr
Car" by Chas. Gilpin. The work of the
stage director, Chas. Snyder Morgan, Jr,
is to be especially commended, as well as
the leader of the orchestra, Edmond u.
Beale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
THE POSTAL sERvIcE.
Paper Read Before Columbia Historical
Society.

A very good idea was given In a paper
read at the meeting Of the Columbia His
torical Society last evening at the Shore
ham of the great changes which have taken
place in the methods employed in the pos
tai service, as well as In the service itself.
The author Of the paper. Mr.. Francis c.
Huebner, sketched the beginnings from the
days that the carrying Of the mails in this
country was matter Of contract between
an individual and the British government
down to the present day. The periods of
saddle bags, stage coaches pony expresses
and finally steam were briefly but thor
Oughly described, as well as the changes
that have taken place in the system of
charging for letters and in preparing them
for the mails.
The writer mentioned a circumstance In
the early period of the last century which
made the government the owner of stage
route between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
This ownership lasted but few years
and then that line went back to individuals
and with it terminated the experiment OF
government ownership.
A discussion followed in regard to the va
rious subjects that had been suggested by
the paper. 1t was announced by Mr.. M
I. Weller, who presided in the absence OF
the president. Mr.. Kasson, that, following
the usual custom. the monthly meetings
would be discontinued during the summer,
and would be resumed on the second Mon
day in November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
" Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
Now is the time to contract.-Advt.
Piers for HIGHWAY Bridge

The work has SO far advanced on the
stone piers of the new highway bridge that
McMullen & McDermott, the contractors
for the stone work, are now able to dis
pense with part of their floating plant and
are sending it away to points where they
have other contracts. Yesterday afternoon
the tug Camilla left port with one of the
large steam derrick machines which was
used in the pier-building work, and which
Grace, Md, where they have "a contract
for the building of a big bridge over the
Susquehanna river for the Pennsylvania
Railway Company. 1t is thought that by
the end of the month the stone work on
the new bridge will be practically COM
pleted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

Central Storage Rooms, 14o9 Il st.
New building, low rates. Brown g. Tolson
proprfetors. Phone Main 1920 myself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
T he THEAT E R.
Columbia Theater.

So long as love and laughter remain q
cherished institution of the human race
Shakespeares right merry comedy. The
Tanning Of the Shrew," will continue a
source of delight to tbeatregoers. Much
local interest conferred in the perform
ance of this play at the Columbia Thea
ter last night because of the appearance
in 1t of Mr.. Charles B. Hanford and COM
pany. Several years have elapsed since
Mr. Hanford has been seen upon a stage
in Washington, his home city. and many
Of his friends were in the audience last
night to welcome him on his return
They had heard goodly reports or his
success as an actor throughout the coun-
try in recent years, and much was ex-
pected of him. 1t is a high compliment
in itself to say that Mr.. Hanford did not
disappoint the high expectations. but on
the contrary, even surpassed them in his
excellent and finished performance of the
Shakespearean comedy. More than this
1t may be said in justice to Mr.. Hanford
that no other actor seen in Washington
has so thoroughly realized the part of
truchio His conception and interpreta-
ton of the role bore the impress of indi
viduality. He interpreted the character
with refreshing spirit and dash, and en-
tered into full appreciation of it's every
mood. Much applause was aroused dur
ing the performance, and at the close, in
response to insistent handclapping, Mr..
Hanford appeared before the curtain and
told the audience in an appropriate
speech how highly he valued their hearty
expression of approval in his home city.
Not only was Mr.. Hanfords work of an
excellent character, but that of every
prominent member of the cast was thor
oughly acceptable, and the entire per-
Torrance proceeded with commendable
spirit and vim. AS the shrewish Rather
inc Miss Drofnah shared the honors with
Mr. HanfOrd, giving an intelligent delin-
cation of the part and evidencing proper
appreciation of its requirements both In
the violent Outbursts of temper and in
her display on gentle, womanly qualities
after the tanning" process had been COM
pleted. Mr.. Henry MacRade as Grumio
gave amusing and consistent imper-
sonation of the role, and is deserving of
hearty pra iSe Mr.. Fred Hight added in
terest to his Interpretation of the role OF
Baptista by making him lively, genial
old gentleman. Mr.. Edouard D'Oize as
Lucentio proved to be an actor of at
tractive personality and exceptional in
telligence in reading. Others in the cast
deserving of mention are Alexander Mac
KenZie Gremio. Mr.. Frank Henning as
Hortensio Mr. John V. Kline, young
Washington actor, as Tranio, and Miss
Margaret Oswald as Blanca.
In the curtan-rafSer, The Old Guard,
Mr.. Hanford gave an interesting por-
trayaI of a character in direct contrast to
his Petruchio, In this piece he imper-
sonated an old corporal of Napoleon's
guard, and his abandonment of his nat
urally vigorous personality to the de-
crepitude of age was a splendid demon
stration of versatility. Mr.. Hennig and
Miss Oswald shared in the applause with
which this dramatic little piece was
greeted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
CHURCH FAIR A SUCCESS.
Large Attendance and Liberal Patron.
age at Odd Fellows Hall.

The attendance last night at the Holy
Comforter fair in Odd Fellows Hall on 7th
street, was most encouraging to the man.
agement. Every foot of floor space was
taken.
One of the babies was sick last Sat-
urday, and could not act. They say another
tooth is being cut. He was treated by the
application of proper remedies and last
night was particularly lively baby. He
Haw Maud continues her docile grind
yielding up bite to every seeker. :
The Rechabtes, Knights of st. John and
the Ancient Order of Hibernians sent large
delegations last night, while the loyal
knights of Columbus will turn out tonight
1t has been decided positively that auc-
ton sale will be held, the activity in sales
making 1t an unnecessary proceeding. The
undated interest and support given have
Influenced the management to continue the
fair proper through Thursday.
The hall will be cleared early Friday
and put in frst-class condition for an en-
joyable May dance, which will run from
to II Friday night. Every indication
points to this feature a successful close
to a successful fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Case Sent to Grand jury.

For assault with a dangerous weapon,
John Loubscherer has been held to await the
action of the grand jury, and in default
of bond for $1,000 he was committed to
Jail.
The trouble occurred Saturday morn
ing in the lumber yard of William Barnes,
An alteration between the defendant and
T. p. Donaldson arose, and Loubscherer is
alleged to have shot Donaldson with a re-
volver.
In the preliminary hearing in the Police
Court, before Judge Scott yesterday the
evidence of the assault was held to war
rant grand jury action. Louhscherer, when
arrested, was found also to have been shot,
but whether by the officer or by Donaldson
is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Watch the Fans

by not buying Bank Messenger &c. Cigars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
o. S. Marshal Charged With Assault.

Charges OF assault have been preferred
against Deputy United States Marshal I'm
derwood by Harry Mazo a store keeper of
the city. The case came up before Judge
Scott in the Police Court yesterday, and it
was continued Indefinitely at the request
of Mr.. Underwood.
According to the informa ton given by
Mr.. Mazo, the deputy marshal came to his
store, and without saying anything about
being United States officer or that he had
a writ of repevin for a pair of scales in
the store, he proceeded to take the scales.
This was resisted by Mazo, and an alterca-
ton between the parties arose. Maze had
his hand cut.
At one time the deputy marshal is alleged
to have pulled his gun on Mazo. Some one
called policeman, and when that officer
came the fight was ended.
Mazo subsequently got out warrant for
Mr.. Underwood's arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Condition is Serious.

BY the falling of a piece o. lumber from
the roof of new building being erected
on South Carolina avenue between 14th and
18th streets southwest. Albert Proctor, COL
ored, twenty seven years old living near the
corner of East Capitol and 18th streets south
east, received painful injury on the head
yesterday. Proctor was employed about the
building. in the work of construction and
he was walking around the building on the
ground when the falling timber caught
him on the head. telling him to the
ground. He was conveyed to the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital while in I'M
conscious condition. Reports from the hos
pital today indicate that he is getting along
very nicely, although his condition is still
serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

The installation of officers in the Lor-
raine Pleasure Club was held at their last
meeting at the home of Miss Pearl Chapel
After transacting the business of the club q
program of solos, music and games was given.
Refreshments were served in the dining
room, after which each member received a
souvenir. Among those present were
Misses e. Jarboe, NJ. McDermott, E. Chap
pei, M. Jarboe V. McDermott P. Lacey, b.
Jarboe, p. Chapel and S. Chapel, and
Messrs. L. Garner. ]. Brahler. Fl. Leach
j. Moyaham, f. Garner, l. McCarthen w
Garner r. Cook and l. Spittell, Mrs
Chapel and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank and
daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Academy of Music.

'The Span of Life" as presented this
week by Lewis Donazetta's company at the
Academy of Music, continues to be draw
ing card to lovers of this class of melo-
drama. The rapdity of the action and
the variety of scenes presented are largely
responsible for the interest in the play it.
self, and the three Donazetta brothers, with
their clever acrobatic feats on the side, sue
coed in attracting considerable attention.
The story covers the space of about eleven
years and carries the audience from Devon
shire, England, to Kimberly, Africa, and
back again. The scene from which it takes
its name occurs over chasm in the Afri-
can wilds. Thomas Tempest plays Richard
Leech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Death of Mrs, Heilig.

Mrs. Amanda NJ Eeiig died at Sibley
Hospital yesterday evening at half-past s
OK clock. Mrs. Heilig has for a number of
years been resident of Washington. and
was member of Trinity Episcopal Church
Her death was the result of a serious &C
cident about month ago in which she
sustained a fracture of the hip. Her hus-
band. Augustus NJ Heilig, now residing at
Silver Hill, Md. and one son. Edwin A
Helig. an employe of the city post Office
survive her. Her funeral will take place
from her sons residence, pa 7 street north
west, tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock The
rector of Trinity Church. Rev. R. p Will
lams, will officiate The interment will be
private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

Red Cross Matches, Zoe. Doz.;
LARGE Pickles, Zoe. doz.: 15 Laundry Soap,
25c: 5 lbs. Starch, pc. 4 lbs. Fancy Head
Rice, A5c.; Fruit and Pound Cake. 121sc Ib.
my9-H J. T. d. Pyles, Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Stabbing Follows a Quarrel.

Russell Henry and Edward Marshall, both
colored. had dispute yesterday in Navy
place about 0 pm. The discussion waxed
warm and Marshall drew a knife from his
pocket and cut Henry in the back of his
neck. Henry was picked up by the po-
lice of the fifteenth precinct station and
was removed to the Casualty Hospital in
their wagon. 1t was found that twelve
Henry is still confined in the hospital Mar
shall made his escape before the police
came. and they are on still hunt for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
SALT RHEUM ON HANDS
Suffered Agony and Had to Wear
Bandages All the Time-Another
CURE BY CUTICURA

Another Of those remarkable cures by Cuticura is
told of by Mrs. Caroline Cable of Waupoco. Wis., in
the following grateful letter: my husband suffered
agony with salt rheum his hands, and had to
keep them bandaged all the time. We tried every
thing could get but nothing helped him until he
used Cuticura. One set of Cuticura Soap Ointment
and Pills cured lin entirely, and his hands have
been smooth possible since. / do hope this
letter will be the means Of helping s,me other
sufferer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

The handsome steam yacht Neaira of
New York and the old wood carrying
schooner Col. j. Merrck were in collision
on the river Sunday evening last, and both
vessels were somewhat damaged, but not
seriously so. The accident occurred be-
tween this city and Alexandria, and the
yacht, which was on her way up the river,
vas struck by the schooner about twenty
feet aft the bow. Several plates on the
steel sides of the yacht were denied and
the bowsprit and headgear of the schooner
were broken. The Nearia is owned by Mr.
Charles A. Gould of New York, and her
owner is on her to attend the railway eX-
position. The Merrick is owned down the
river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Workman Injured.

While employed at the gas works at 26th
and G streets northwest yesterday afternoon,
Randolph Nelson, colored, forty-five years
old, of SIC 25th street northwest was caught
between two handcars in motion and was
crushed, receiving fractured rib, besides
being bruised about the body. The Emer-
gency Hospital ambulance was called and
the injured man was removed to the hos
pital where his wounds were dressed 1t
will be several days before he will be able
to return to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Train Left Tracks.

AS train of Southern railway passenger
coaches was being backed into the yard on
Water street between 18th and 1871 streets
southwest, yesterday afternoon, one of the
large coaches jumped over the bumper at
the end OF the siding and, plurging through
high fence, ran about ten feet out into
18th street. The car was not damaged, but
the paving of the sidewalk was badly cut
up by the wheels of the heavy car plough
ing through the earth. A wrecking force
and railway derrick were put in service
before the car was restored to the rails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Spanish War Veterans to Meet.

Commander Joseph L. May of 4th I'M
mune Camp. United Spanish War Veterans,
has called special meeting of that or
ganization for tomorrow night at head
quarters. 719 9Th street northwest, to fur
Their consider Memorial day plans. Com
n.ander May and Adjutant r. H. Wood
state that efforts are being made to have
the camp turn out with full ranks on
May 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Asks for Limited Divorce.

A petition for a limited divorce has
been filed in the District Supreme Court by
Edna H. O'Neale against James T. ONeale.
The couple were married in Baltimore,
September a. 1895, and have four children.
Deserton and non-support are alleged in
the petition filed by Attorney John E. Tay-
lor, and the court is also asked to issue a
writ ne exeat on the allegation that COM
plainant believes the defendant will leave
the jurisdiction soon as he hears of the
filing OF the petition. On application to
Justice Anderson the writ ne exeat was is
sued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.

George w. Drew, thirty-nine years old.
of S26 10th street northwest was thrown
from a on the 14th street line at 18th
and II streets about 8 o'clock last evening.
In the fall he received fractured thigh. He
was taken to the George Washington Hos
pital, where he is resting comfortably.
AS the result of dispute between Richard
Brown, colored of Shows court, and Eddie
Johnson, colored. of 1922 Brightwood ave-
nue., Johnson was struck over the head with
a stone. The injured man was sent to the
Emergency Hospital to be treated The
trouble occurred at I'D and Q streets north
west 1t is stated by the police that john
son will not prosecute his assailant.
James NJ. Stanley, sixty-five years old, Of
143 Carroll street southeast, while crossing
Pennsylvania avenue at I'd street southeast,
about o'clock last evening, was struck by
a street car and knocked down. He was
bruised about the head and face and was
taken TO the Casualty Hospital. His In
juries were pronounced at the hospital to
be not serious.
Clayburne Smith, colored, fifty years old,
went to the Emergency Hospital last even
Ing and asked for treatment. 1t was found
he was suffering from confusion of the left
eye, which he said was caused by a blow
from the fist of a colored man he did not
know. The alteration had occurred at 18th
and Church streets northwest. The injured
man later went to his home, 1925 18th street
Martha Thomas colored, twenty-five
years old. of 205 Oak street northwest, re-
ceived treatment at the Freedman's Hos
pital last night for cuts on her hands and
on her head. She said that the wounds had
been inflicted by her husband, John
Thomas, alias Top. The wounds were not
serious and she later returned to her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Test of a Cistern.

Chief Belt at the request of representa-
tives of the national board of fire under
writer's, will give practical test of the els
tern al 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Two of the largest steamers in service in
the fire department will be used The test
will consist of the throwing of the follow
ing streams: Eight single streams, water
tower streams, turret pipe streams, deluge
streams and ladder pipe streams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Wife Sues for Divorce

Petition for divorce has been filed in the
District Supreme Court by BERTHE V. Norris
against Galvester Norris. The couple were
married September %, 1888, and have five
children. The complainant asks for the
custody of three of the children the other
two being married. Attorney William B.
Reilly represents the petitioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

Pure Old Private Stock Whiskey,
75c quart. DONNELLY'S S, 14TH & SITS. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Receivers Appointed.

C. Albert White and Raymond B. Dickey
have been appointed receivers of the
American Building and Loan Association.
Several suits have been filed against the de-
PENDANT company and Justice Stafford took
the above action in order to preserve the
assets of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Will of Laura G. Meehan.

The will of Laura G. Meehan, dated May
%, 1893, has been filed for probate. The
entire estate, including house No. 127 c
street southeast, is devised to Margaret L.
Skerrett, wife of Rear Admiral Skerrett,
for the support of Anna Meehan a sister
of the decedent. AT the death of Anna
Meehan the property is to vest absolutely
in Mrs Skerrett, who is also named as ex-
ecutrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

about IL o'clock for fire the third floor
of the building of 4S3 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, owned by Henry Curtain and
occupied by John Widmyar. The fire was
started by the blowing of lace curtains
against a lighted gas jet. The damage
amounted to So, which is covered by in
surance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

Clarence Brown, colored, twenty eight
years old. of 1902 18th street northwest, fell
from an eastbound + street car about 9
o'clock last evening near the corner of 18th
street and was hurt about the head. He
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Southern Baptist Convention, Kansas

CITY, Mo.
Southern Rwy. announces rate to Kansas
City and return, one fare plus so; dates of
sale May Z to IL, inc; final return limit May
3d. 1909, with privilege of extension to June
5. 1905, by payment fee, so cents. Stopover
at st. Louis returning.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09

While riding on a street car yesterday
afternoon about o'clock Samuel Johnson,
colored fifty-seven years old. of 2I24 Pop
lar alley northwest became i'll at 2Sth and
M streets northwest He was removed from
the car and was taken to the Georgetown
University Hospital in the wagon of No. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
Nixon Craft to Be Tested.

The torpedo boats constructed under the
supervision of Louis Nixon will shortly I'M
dergo some severe tests in the Black Sea.
Every test proves the superiority of Nat.
Cap. Brewing Co.'S Munich Beer. Brewed
of finest materials. Strictly pure, fully ma
tured doz., 81. %. Write or phone 222. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
For Mount Vernon
Str. Charles Manchester.

Home and Tomb OF Washington.
Daily 10 am. and LAS p.n- Sundays excspasQ