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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
THEATER IMPROVEMENTS.
Commissioners Order Erection O!
Standpipes.

The latest improvement required of all
local theaters, SO that they may be better
protected against fire. is the erection in
each of an independent three-inch stand
pipe with hose, etc, fed from four-fnch
pipe connected to the nearest street main.
Chief Engineer Belt of the fire department
reported to Commissioner Macfarland yes
terday afternoon that the management OF
each of Washington's playhouses had been
officially notified to make this change before
the opening of the regular season in the
autumn. In event of failure to do so the
annual license. which issues November 1,
will be withheld. and after that the theater
management will be liable to prosecution
If they do business without a license.
With these standpipes in operation, Com
missioner mcfarland said, the theaters will
have complied with every requirement Of
the law in regard to fire protection, and he
has no doubt they will willingly undertake
the additional expenditure. 1t is purposed,
when the standpipes in operation, to
have in each theater a series of sprinklers
behind the proscenium arch, so that IN
emergency a water curtain can be added
to the asbestos curtain, and in a few min
utes water could be turned on from lines
of hose both IN the body of the house and
on the stage.
1t was about four years ago, upon the
the Commissioners began special effort to
improve the fire protection of theaters At
that time, by direction of Commissioner
Mcfarland, a special inspection was made,
and II developed that in many respects the
theaters were not complying with the laws
and regulations, and that in some the con-
dtions were very dangerous, especially with
respect to the stage and the electrical wiz
ing throughout the house. Most of the
managers were willing to comply with the
requirements, and by dint of keeping at 1t
one improvement after another was Sc
cured, In some instances beyond what the
letter of the law called for, SO that at the
time of the Iroquois Theater disaster the
Commissioners, after personal inspection
of the theaters, were able to report to Con-
gress that they had been brought into
reasonably safe condition. Additional leg
islation was obtained from Congress, espe-
cially for the regulation of electrical wiring,
so that theater and hotel licenses might be
withheld If the requirements for fire pro-
lection were not met, and from time to
time further improvements were made.
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Moore & Hill Inc.), TIT 14th st.
I'VE sell and rent houses" Money to loan.
EXCURSIONS.

At Chevy Chase Lake the Marine Band
renders an excellent concert every evening
from about 7:SO to about o'clock, when 1t
ad1ourns to the dancing pavilion unul the
closing hour. At the rustic theater all the
newest motion pictures are displayed, the
series this week being particularly inter-
esting. The car service is always adequate.
and despite the enormous attendance IL al
ways satisfactory.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, whose special rate Saturday
evening excursions to Old Point Comfort
this season, has decided to offer special
rate round-trip tickets Friday evenings In
addition. The Friday tickets will be good
to return Saturday night, and the Satur-
day tickets as usual will be good return
ing Sunday night. Old Point Virginia
Beach, Buckroe Beach and Cape Henry
are some of the resorts adjacent to Nor
visit. Norfolk and Washington boats con-
meet daily at Norfolk with steamers for
New York and Boston by sea.
The special rate tickets now offered via
the Southern and Southern Pacific railways
enjoyable trip to California and on to the
Portland fair at small expense. Round
trip tickets, allowing many stop-over privi-
leges in California and also permitting
choice of return routes. are offered at
reduced rate until September p. Monthly
reduced rate tickets to California points
are available until October Those who
fair can obtain information in regard to
these tickets at the Office of A. ]. Poston,
general agent, 81 Pennsylvania avenue,
or at 705 10Th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. ToPHAM.
Services at the Late Residence This
Afternoon

The funeral OF Mrs. Anna NJ. NJ. Topham,
wife of Mr.. james +. Topham. an old and
respected citizen of Washington, took
place at o'clock this afternoon from the
Topham home, 21O6 LIST street northwest.
The death of Mrs. Topham occurred at !
O'Clock yesterday morning after an illness
of about seventeen months which termi-
mated fatally after attack of paralysis.
Deceased was born in this city and was a
daughter of Enoch White, who was con-
nected with the National Intelligencer, and
who took an active part in the extension
and development of Washington. She was
also sister of the late G.. III. B. White,
formerly of the National Metropolitan
Bank.
Her marriage to Mr.. James F. Topham. a
prominent F street trunk dealer, took place
In 1853. Mrs. Topham was for many years
a member of the Rhode Island Avenue M.
p. Church and was noted for her charitable
and religious works
She Is survived by her husband and five
sons, Richard. the eldest, who Is a Chi
cago business man; Washington, George,
Howard and Frederick. The funeral was
private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Floral Designs at % Per Cent OF.
Finest flowers Blackistones 14th and II SITS
Advertisement.
Referred to Counsel.

Taking cognizance Of a petition. signed
by about 100 citizens of Anacostia, protest
ing against the location of a merry-go-
round on a lot at the intersection Of Min
nesote avenue and. Harrison street that
suburb. Commissioner Macfarland has rec
commended that the question involved be
submitted to the corporation counsel for
decision before the merry go-round Is per-
mitted to again furnish music and amuse-
ment" to residents beyond the Eastern
branch
1t seems that the proprietors of this par
ticular aggregation of hobby horses were
formerly located in Anacostia, whence they
removed to another section. Subsequently
they secured a transfer Of license from the
assessors office giving them the right so
they claim to return to the former loca-
ton. Major Sylvester raised the question
whether having once secured the necessary
signatures. the proprfetors of the merry-go-
round had the privilege of returning to
place previously vacated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
COLUMBIA OUTING.
Knights Templar Have Good Time at
River View

The excursion given under the auspices of
Columbia Commandery. No. 2. Knights
Tesnplar. to River View yesterday was at
tended by about one thousand persons The
program Of amusements was an excellent
one and was carried out successfully. The
events consisted of a 1o0-yard race for men
of over 1870 pounds a hoop race, a 76-yard
race for girls under fourteen years OF age
a potato race for boys and girls under four
teen. novelty race for boys under fifteen
and tug-of-war. The cracker-eating and
misunderstanding contests caused much
merrfment among the spectators. The last
feature of the program was the game be-
tween the team Of the Columbia Command
cry, No. 2. knights Templar, and Orient
Commandery. No. g. Knights Templar The
game was q hve-inning contest, and at the
beginning of the last inning the score was
0 to Z in favor OF the Columbia Command
cry team. but when the Orient Commandery
team came to the bat for the last time they
landed upon Pitcher Nelson's delivery and
all but knocked him out of the box. secur-
ing by the batting streak six runs and win
ming the contest hands down. Later in the
evening Past Grand Commander Frank II.
Thomas presented the Orient Commandery
team with a handsome nag. Mr.. William A.
Cohill accepted the flag on behalf of Orient
Commandfry in a graceful speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.

John Turner. colored. forty-one years old,
employed as driver for Ljttlefeld. Alvord &
Co. was kicked by horse yesterday after
noon and cut about the chin. He was In
the stable OF his employers, at 26th and ID
streets and went to the Emergency Hos
pital to have the wound dressed.
W II. Gross thirty-one years old, en-
ployed as check clerk in the freight depot
at Maryland avenue and 9th street south
west. was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital yesterday for an injury TO his foot
which he received by an iron casting fall
ing upon him. The injury was not serious
and he was able TO be taken 10 his home, at
81 Maryland avenue southwest, after his
injury had been dressed.
Policeman Lee OF the third precinct
played the part OF fireman at the house of
Mrs. McFall 2101 street northwest. last
night about $50 o'clock. The blaze was
caused by a lace curtain coming in contact
with lighted candle. About s. damage
was caused.
Louise Grinder. twelve years old, whose
home is az g23 9th street northwest was
bitten by "a dog while playing In Mt YER
The dog lacerated her hand and she went
TO DR.. Skaters drug store. where she was
given the necessary treatment.
Henry Ray eleven years old, who lives at
626 NJ street southwest. was bitten on the
right hand by a. dog yesterday afternoon.
The boy was in front of his home, and he
walked to the Emergency Hospital. where
his wound was dressed.
No. 10 Engine Company was called 70
building at 18th and Water streets yester-
day afternoon about o'clock because OF a
slight blaze in the apartment of Enoch
Huntington. The blaze was caused by
dropping lighted match upon the floor
and was extinguished by Mrs. Huntington
before the arrival OF the firemen About
50 damage was caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Captain Richardson Dead

Capt. John II. Richardson. one Of the
oldest and best known fish dealers and
packers of the city, died Monday last of a
kidney trouble, with which, 1t is stated, he
had suffered for a number of years past
Capt. Jack Richardson had been a promi-
nent figure about the local fish wharf for
about thirty years, and II was only within
the last few weeks that he was not daily
about the wharf. He was genuinely popu-
lar with all who came in contact with him.
and his death is regretted The deceased
was about siXty-flve years OF age and Is
survived by several grown children His
funeral will take place from ST. Doninic's
Church tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
EPWoRTH LEAGUE UNION.
Meeting at Mt. Vernon N. E Church
Last Night,

An interesting meeting OF the Epworth
League Union of Washington and vicinity
was held last evening at the Mount Vernon
Methodist Episcopal Church, at which the
devotional services were conducted by Mr..
r. Roby, the president of the Epworth
League Of Alexandria. Va. After these
services had been concluded Rev. w. II.
Ballengee pastor of the West Washington
Church. made practical address upon
THE First Department" in which he gave
an interesting outline Of the devotional
features of the work OF the league. Rev.
w F. Locke, the pastor of the Mount
Vernon Place Church, took as his subject
"a Word to the officers of the Epworth
League Union," and thoroughly discussed
the work and purposes of the league. At
the close of Rev. Mr.. Locke's remarks he
introduced Rev. J. o. Knott Of Lexington,
Va. who spoke briefly upon the work OF
the league Miss Lillian Chenoweth sang
Abide With Me" and after a brief busi-
ness session Rev. p. w. Jeffries, pastor of
st. Paufs Church. pronounced the benedic-
ton. social hour was then spent with
the Mount Vernon Place Church leaguers
during which time some splendid music was
rendered by the choir OF the church under
the direction of Mr.. J. E. Baird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Engineer Department Changes.

Changes in the personnel of the en-
gineer department have been ordered by
the Commissioners as follows:
Mortimer Clark, Jr., chairman In the
surface division at 1928 per day, trans
ferred to the surveyors office at 1928 per
day.
George F. Mueden, craftsman at $3.50
per day in the surveyors office, trans
ferred to rodman at $3.50 per day in the
surface division.
w. c. O'Neal, appointed chairman In the
sewer division at $3.50 per annum, vice E
p. Garges, deceased, for a probationary
period Of two months.
The temporary appointment of John p
Healey as civil engineer or computer. in
the office OF the inspector of buildings
which expired on July 9. 1908. extended
to and including July TO- 1905. Mr.. Healey
having been performing service as civil
engineer or computer to that date.
The compensation of Adrian ID. Waring
clerk in the Office of the surveyor. at 81
per day, increased to 1925 per day, to
take effect July 10, 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Free Ice for the Poor.

1t was announced by Commissioner Mac
farland yesterday that ice will be supplied
free to all poor families in which sickness
prevails, and also to all infants of the poor.
This is the third year that such distribu-
ton has been made from a fund placed in
the Commissioners hands by Washington
philanthropist, whose identity is held Sc
cret. In necessary cases an ice blanket Is
also provided. so that the ten pounds of ice,
which Is the quantity usually given, may
be preserved.
Free ice will be given in all cases which
are brought to the attention of the board
of charities. the agents of the Associated
Charities, the physicians to the poor, or the
nurses of the Instructive Visiting Nurses
Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
After New Boat for Ferry.

Mr.. John Callahan manager OF the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Company,
has gone to New York to close a deal for
the purchase of double-end ferry boat for
temporary service on the route between this
city and Alexandria while the new ferry
steamers are building. The boat Mr. CAL
lahan proposes 10 purchase is 195 feet long
and 60 feet wide, and has speed OF about
thirteen miles an hour The steamer will
be purchased, Mr.. Callahan states, IL the
price can be agreed upon, and, IL purchased,
she will be here within two weeks and Will
be on the route about the first week in
August.
The steamer, 1t is understood is a single
deck vessel, with big cabins on each side
for passengers and room for twenty-four
teams on her deck. 1t is the purpose of
the Norfolk and Washington Company to
remodel the steamer and hold her for re-
serve boat when the new steamers are IN
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 and IL am.
2:SO $50. T:45 and 9:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall. 10 m. 2:3O and $3.50 pm.
Steamer for River View 10 am. 2;15 and
6;t5 pm.
Steamer for Baltimore leaves It'll street
wharf at pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at S:45 am.
Steamer for Glymont and intermediate
landings at am
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach at
z am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Wild With
Itching Scalp
Hair Fell Out and Was
Rapidly Becoming Bald
Tried Many Remedies
Without Success For
Two Years-H air Re-
stored and Speedily
Cured by Cuticura
Soap and Ointment

- st was greatly annoyed by dandruff for two
years It was 80 bad that when combed my hair
large Haaes would fall from the comb. The itch
ing Of the scalp at times almost unbearable
Tien my hair began to fall out starting at the
temples. The hair grew thin and 1 was rapidly
becoming bald Nothing 1 used gave any relief
until began to Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
The first week used them they relieved me OF
the itching scalp, and after six months constant
use the dandrufr disappeared, my hair grew over
the bald spots, and my scalp became clean and
healthy.
For the first two months shampooed my head
three times week with warm water and Cutfcura
Soap and applied Cuticura Ointment after each
shampoo. I used five Boxes of Ointment and seven
cakes of soap. (Sgned) THOS. CLEMENT 1923
Mechanic st. Camden, N. j., May H. 19o5.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
MONEY MISSED.
Contractor Reports Loss to Local
Police.

Detectives Parham and OBrien are In
vestigatng a case involving the disappear
ance of $500 in cash from the house of
Charles Haislip 1923 North Capitol street,
yesterday. Mr.. Haislip is contractor, and
a few days ago he drew the money from
bank because he intended to use 1t at that
time. He changed his mind about invest
ing IT and hid it In a clothes closet where
he thought It would be as safe as 1t was
in bank. He told Capt. Boardman last
night that the money and a childs ring
disappeared yesterday. There was no evil
dence that burglar had forced his way
into the house and committed the theft,
and 1t was stated, Mr.. and Mrs. Haislip
were the only persons who knew where the
money was hidden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
LEGION OF LOYAL woMEN.
Pleasant open-Air Session Held Re-
Gently.

A merry party comprising members OF
the Legion OF Loyal Women and thcil
friends held an open-air session Monday
under the shade Of the elms and naples al
the home Of the president OF the legion,
Mrs. Julia g. Burnett, 517 T street north
west Photographs were taken as souvenirs
OF the occasion and q picnic dinner was
served at 9 o'clock.
With the program arranged by Mrs L. ".
Mccullough. and with song and story under
the light Of the moon and japanese Ian
terms. the evening passed pleasantly.
The invitations to the event were novel.
At the head OF the sheets was a hand sketch
Of a stately elm tree with picnic parapher-
MALTA on the ground below 1t. Then fol-
lowed this:
bring your best friend and come straight
from office. Provide your sandwiches or
such solid pabulum as will sustain you for
the feast OF reason. just an informal pic
mic for the legion and friends. where II is
hoped all will como ready for the business
Of the hour.
Coffee, lemonade and such like accom-
paniments will be served. warranted to
produce the smile that won't come eff.
In case OF rain-then Tuesday-same
hour-same plain living, same high think
ing.
Who 10 It when the days are hot
Invites Us to a shady spot
Beneath e an elm to eat LOTT
Among those present were: Mrs. ]. G.
Burnett, president; Mrs. NJ. A. Knopp vice
president: Mrs. E. X. Temple. Mrs. F. G.
Pomeroy, Miss H. B. Matthews, Capt. and
Mrs. A. 8. Perham, Mrs. Electa Smith.
Mrs. M. E. Cutter, Mr. and Mrs N N.
Mccullough. Mrs. H. A. Engle. Mr.. c. P.
Matthews and Miss Matthews. Mr.. D. l..
Burnett. Capt. and Mrs. G. Spencer. Mr..
7 Mr
and Mrs. Sydney Perham, Mr. Gillette,
Mrs. Kate and Miss Cora Penfeld, Miss
Helen r. Holmes, Mrs. NJ. L. and Miss
hanson Cook, Mrs. N. s. Riley, Mrs. r.
A. and the Misses Fryer, Mrs. Mary How
ard and others.
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e. g. NILES BLAMED.
Report Of Auditor to District Supreme
Court

In report to the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia late yesterday In con-
nection with the proceedings of the United
States Trust Company against the late At
torney Edward G. Niles and his wife of
this city, for an accounting az to the es-
tate of Mrs. Louisa Beauchamp Hughes,
Auditor Payne Of the District Supreme
Court holds that q balance of As, 400 Is
due Mrs. Hughes from the estate OF Niles.
The auditor declares that the mental condi-
ton Of Mrs. Hughes was such that she
was absolutely under the domination Of
Niles, and that the evidence establishes in
Mrs. Hughes an extreme susceptibility to
the influence of those whom she consid-
cred to be her friends. Referring to the
action Of court in Putnam county, New
York, which. in June, 1902 on Mr.. Niles
application, adjudicated Mrs. Hughes to be
insane and committing her to Mr.. Niles
custody, the auditor says the court made
the adjudication and appointment with re-
markable expedition"
According to Auditor Payne the mental
condition of Mrs. Hughes and the intimate
professional rela existing between her
and MI. Niles were such that the credits
claimed by him must in large measure be
disallowed He holds that she was under
the absolute dominion of Mr. Niles. who
was "doubly bound not only to deal fairly
anu Iioiiestiy with neT, out 10 guard ana
protect her from the harm that might be
inflicted by others. The law imposed these
duties and responsibilities upon him, and
his own agreement did the same"
The conclusion that Mrs. Hughes was sus-
ceptible to the influence Of those whom she
considered to be her friends. Auditor Payne
says, Is strengthened by examination of the
various documents to which Mr.. Niles from
time to time procured her signature and
formal acknowledgment, "a notable exam
pie of which Is found in the recitals and
covenants Of the elaborate document pre-
pared by Mr.. Niles and signed by Mrs
Hughes and himself on December, A. 1901.
This so-called agreement with Its history
and covenants, Is, to say the least, unique
of its kind. Seriously considered, 1t is
an extravagant acknowledgment by Mrs
Hughes of services heretofore presumably
rendered by the defendant and a most COM
piete surrender of her property and main
tenance and her future existence to him
without obligation on his part to account
agreed to give his personal attention to the
care comfort and protection of Mrs
Hughes, to pay her reasonable and neces-
sary expenses, and to give his time and at
tention to make her life agreeable, happy
and contented.
The document submitted by Mr.. Niles in
the case Is described by the auditor as "a
charges against counsel for the complain
ant The narrative portion is dismissed
with the remark that 1t is not in any sense
to be considered or treated evidence in
his favor. In respect of the charges and in
situations against counsel, Auditor Payne
says: 1T is sufficient to say that they are
not only not sustained by any proof or
condition in the case, but are practically
abandoned by the defendant in his cross
examination as witness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19

In Butter quality-Elk Grove stands first.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
Dental Examiners Report.

In the annual report of the board Of den-
tai examiners, submitted to the Commits
sioners yesterday afternoon by Secretary
Sheldon G. Dawes, IT is shown that during
the year twenty-five applicants were exam
ined as to their qualifications. Six failed to
pass. and the other nineteen. added to those
previously registered, swell the list of GER
tif1cates now in force in the city to Gal.
The receipts for the year, in fees. totaled
$3.50 which was used for the expenses of
the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
"Royal Pilsen" is Served at Leading

Bars in Special Glasses.
Order this new light beer IL you want the
very finest Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19
'TORTURING,
DlSFIGURING
Humors, Eczemas, and
Etcf1frlgs Cured by Cuticura

The agonizing itching and burning of the skin
!. in eczema; the frightful scaling, In psori-
ass; the loss Of hair and crustng OF scalp, In
SCALED head; the facial Disagreement, as IN PIN
pies and rlngworm; the awful suffering Of infants
and anxiety of WORKOUT parents, in milk crust
letter, and salt rheum-all demand a remedy of
almost supeYhuman virtues to successfully cope
with them. That Outicura Soap, Ointment and
Pills such stand proven beyond all doubt.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
every Humor from Pimples to Serofula, from In
fancy to Age, consisting Of Cuttcura Soap, 25c.
Ointment, 50c.; Resolvent. 50c I'm form Of Choco-
late Coated Pills, 25c. per vial Of COZ, may be had
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