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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
HORSES WERE BURNED
BRISK BLAZE IN STABLES EARLY
THIS MORNING.

An exciting blaze occurred in sheds and
streets, between T and U streets, this
morning about 2 O'Clock, causing about 2.-
00O damage. Most of the loss was sus-
tanned by Mr.. Allen c. Moran. living at
1912 Sth street, two race horses being killed
and a quantity of expensive harness and
several vehicles destroyed. A third horse
was in the stable, but the animal was res
cued after being painfully burned. The
blaze started in one of the sheds or stables
and had gained considerable Roadway by
the time it was discovered by members of
the family of Assistant Chief Wagner of
the fire department whose home is at
1910 Sth street. When they saw the blaze
and realized that the animals of Mr.. Mo-
ran were in danger, they shouted until the
owner awakened. Other neiGhbors
were also aroused and number of them
left their houses and endeavored to be Of
assistance to Mt. Moran. They were able
to rescue only one Of the three horses, how
ever and the others were cremated.
Several companies of the fire depart
ment responded to alarm that Was
turned in from box pa, and considerable
time elapsed before the firemen succeeded
in getting the blaze under control. Two
stables and two sheds were partly destroy
ed, and the rear ends of some OF the dwell
ings were scorched
men and policemen, but they were unable
to determine just where the blaze was
started or what was it's origin. 1t was
reported by the police that Mr.. Moran's
loss will amount to more than 81 .2OO. His
property was not insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy enter
tanned other southern organizations of the
District last evening at a reception In
Maryland Hall, l412 II street Mrs. c. II.
Fred was the head of the committee on ar
engagements and entertainment Mrs. Mag
nus Thompson, Mrs. Akers Mrs. wilkins,
Mrs. Belt Mrs. Chambers, Mrs Merwin.
Mrs. Werber. Mrs. Fred. Mrs. Johnson. Mrs.
Bodell. Mrs Richie. Mrs. McDuffey and
Miss Pauline Chapman received the guests.
Miss Bodell served refreshments
Mr. Tenant and Mrs. McDuffey. Mr..
Fi1nagan and Mrs Townsend composed q
quartet that rendered "a number of war
time songs. Mrs. Henney's ballads and the
recitations of Miss Smith added to the en-
tertainment OF the guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
VIOLATION OF LAW.
Engineer at Department House Fined
for Doing Plumbing Work.

for Doing Plumbing Work.
1t has been alleged by the plumbing ms
spectors OF the District that the engineera
Of big buildings. especially of apartment
houses, are doing plumbing work IN tho
buildings. and an effort Is to be made, IL
is said, to put a stop to the practice. IN
the course of the investigation William n
Stewart, engineer of the Portner apart~
ment house at 18th and U streets northwest,
was ordered to be in the Police Court toe
day to answer a charge OF doing plumbing
work In the house without having n licensa
emitting him to do such work. Judge Muls
lowny imposed a Gine of SO on the defend-
ant. It Ii expected that other arrests VIII
follow. this was IN the nature of a teet
case
inspector. that the inspectors have found
that many engineers In big buildings have
made plumbing repairs and alterations in
the buildings. When regularly licensed
plumbers have later been called in IL IL
stated. complaint has been made against
the other work. As II Is necessary. under
the plumbing regulations. that the man do
ing the work should be licensed plumber
or In the employ Of master licensed
plumber, 1t is in violation OF the law for
the engineers to do the work.
In the case of the Portner apartment
house, 1t was stated by the defense, that
the houses on street. owned by the Port
ner Apartment House Company. were con-
nected up with the heating plant and water
system Of the apartment house, and tho
work was done by the engineer. Mr.. Stew
art. Judge Mullowny held that 1t was q
violation Of the law and imposed the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

''The Air Ship" new musical piece by
J. Edwin Brown and Wiford Herbert. be-
gan its engagement at the Majestic Thea
ter last night before a fair-sized audience.
Frank Cushman Is seen in the leading COM
edy role as Horace Highnier and during
the performance demonstrates that he can
sing old plantation melodies in a most eff
fective manner. The curtain rises on a
realistic scene. the Office OF Jonas High
flier. the inventor of the airship, and during
the act several good songs are rendered by
Irene Heddon and other principals Of the
cast. with chorus of pretty girls we'll cos
TUNED. The second and third acts are laid
on board Etighfiier's airship, and in Atlantic
City. Several interesting specalties were
offered by the company Gale Satteriee is
seen In the role of the inventor. and Emil
Heusei as Jimmy Jinks. an amateur light
weight champion. The audience applauded
the performance in hearty manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Ordered by the Commissioners.

Ordered by the Commissioners.
Orders issued by the Commissioners to-
day included the following:
That the sum of $4,000 be set apart as
an additional allotment for sewer work to
be performed, chargeabIe to the appropria-
ton for improvements and repairs.
That the resignation of L. NJ Bullock
craftsman, be accepted, to take effect May
l, 1906.
That the resignation Of H. O. Goodwin
chairman. be accepted to take effect May
5, 1906
That the resignation of F. P. Hoover.
chairman. be accepted. to take effect May
4. 1905
That r. T. Smith, laborer be promoted to
chairman ut $3.50 per annum, vice Goodwin.
That c. T.. Woodson. 1aborer be promoted
to chairman at $3.50 per anmIm. vice
Hoover, promotions to take effect May &,
1905 and May 5, 1905, respectively
That $40. feet, more or less, Of S-fnch
water main be laid in the north side OF
Columbia road between Quarry road and
10th street northwest.
That 46 feet, more or less, of s-inch wa
ter main be laid in B street east from 10Th
street
That go feet, more or less, of S-inch
water main be laid In the south side OF
North Carolina avenue, east from 18th
street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Needham Society Wins Honors.

Championship honors were awarded last
evening to the Needham Society, which
maintained the affirmative in the third in
tersoeiety debate OF George Washington
University.
The question affirmed that the imrnigra-
uon OF iahoring classes into the United
States be further restricted by law. Speak
ers for the Needham Society were Matthew
W. Patterson of Arkansas, who was award
ed second honor; James L. Patterson of
Washington. Ivan w. Phillips of New York
and Arthur G. Baker of Massachusetts,.
Speakers for the Columbian Society were
Clarence A. Miller of Missouri who was
awarded first honor; Allen H Hughey of
Texas, Milo b. Goodal and Leroy A. Nc
Gee, both of Wisconsin.
The judges were Judge Alexander r. Null
lowry, George p. McCa,be, solicitor of the
Agricultural Department. and w. F. Mat
tingly. one of the trustees of the university.
Elmer j. Lundy OF the Needham Society
presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE.
Committee Appointed to Inspect and
Salect-Idst Of Members.


A meeting of the shareholders of the
public library site was held last evening
at 8 o'clock In Takoma Hall. under the
auspices of the Takoma Park Citizens As
ISOLATION. Col G. c. Kniffen presided. with
Mr. James A. Martin serving as secretary.
Mr.. Angus Lamond stated that several
members of the board of trustees of the
public library of Washington had visited
Takoma Park and had viewed the several
sites which had been offered for the ioca-
ton of a library building. Those who had
offered sites were Mr. H. L. Thornton. two
sites. one on the north side of Cedar street,
corner of Blair road. and the other on the
south side of Cedar street near 9Th street;
Mr.. w. L. Follmer. south side of Carroll
street between Cedar street and Maple
street, and Mr.. J. B. Kinnear. north side of
Cedar street, corner of 9Th. 1t was neces-
sary. he said, that a deed be secured i'm
mediate1y in order that the trustees could
go before Congress and secure the neces-
sary sanction and appropriations for Its
maintenance.
Mr.. T. P. Culley, treasurer Of the library
committee. announced that the total sums
received to date amounted to 81, 476. Other
sites were called to the attention Of the
meeting. but as no details were forthcom-
ing. no action was taken on them.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter
on motion of Mr. W. w. Prescott 1t was
a
gate the new sites mentioned during the
evening and requesting the committee to
collect all data in connection with the sites
and report at a special meeting to be held
Thursday evening at o'clock in Takoma
Hail. The committee as announced by the
presiding officer. is composed of DIR. H. NJ.
Bennett. chairman; w. w. Dyar, Angus
Lamond. James A. Martin and w. G. Platt.
The library committee is composed Of the
following members: Board Of trustees. w.
w. Prescott, Angus Lamond, T. P. Culley,
treasurer; G. c. Chapman. James A. Mar
tin and E. v. Wilcox; A Macaiiister, H. L.
Shear, NJ u. Haley. G. H. Head, w. A.
Calcord, Theo. Westbrook, H. C. Chilson,
J. s. Killen. c. F. Walker. H. E. Rogers,
L. R. Gonbell. J. H. Van Honlen, ]. j.
Snodgrass, John Hansen, Charles Hopes,
J. M. Cady. George Coureen, George NJ.
Pryor, G. b. Thompson. r. D. Rush, e. ".
Wilcox. l. H. Evans. 8. E. McNeill, H. H.
Cobben. Benz H. WEIGH. Hale J. Spicer.
John Miller. Lucien L. Rockwell, Orson O.
Warner. w. r. Hawkins. G. A. Conner.
Lewis Riggles. II. ]. Smith. Chase Adams,
]. H. Lightfoot. G. w. Stetson, w. w.
Dyar. d. A. Whitmer, H. F.. Taf, B. +.
Gilbert and X. c. Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
THE THEATER.
New National Theater.

Last night at the New National Theater
fatr-sized audience witnessed the initial
performance of The Embarrassment Of
Riches" new three-act comedy by Louis
Kaufman Anspacher. with Kathryn Kfdder
and Bruce McRae In leading roles The
new play presents a number of things that
should commend 1t to the favor OF play
Eoers. It has an entertaining love story as
basis OF the theme. a diversity Of dis
t1nct character types, a number of interest
ing and spirited incidents, and a generous
sprinkling Of omedy. Incidentally It deals
with various phases of New York ife, pre-
senting contrasts in social conditions and
suggesting how the two halves Of society
In the metropolis live. Elizabeth Holt,
mflionafress verging on spinsterhood, after
convincing herself that all men are for
tune hunters resolves to consign herself to
single blessedness and devote her time and
wealth to settlement work. In carrying out
this resolution she meets John Russell,
headworker in a mission, who Is endeavor-
tunates on the east side. At the settle
ment Elizabeth Is known as Miss Phelps,
secretary to Miss Holt. Russell falls in
love with her. A party OF Elizabeth's
Claire. who Is endeavoring to marry Miss
Holt for financial reasons, while Summing
on the east SIDE are caught In police raid.
ing the mission, where Elizabeth and Rus
sell are working. This is one of the most
interesting scenes in the piece. Compllca-
tons are developed by the--raising OF
check by former secretary of the mission,
and still further difficulties are presented
when Russell discovers that Miss Phelps Is
none other than Miss Holt. the rich bene-
factoress of the mission. Explanations fol-
low. Miss Holt withdraws her resolution to
live the life OF spinster, and the final cur
tain descends with Elizabeth and John in
each others arms.
The first act is principally succession OF
two-part dialogues in which there is a
manifest attempt to be clever and epigram-
matte. Barring this act the action moves
with considerable spirit The play is not
without it's crudties. but these can and no
doubt will be remedied in succeeding per
formances. Miss Kidder as Elizabeth Holt
gave an intelligent, dignifed and sympa-
thetic Interpretation of the role. while MI
McRae made the part of John Russell de-
cidedly attractive by his forcefuf and man
~ Characterization. ]. w. Bunny, as but
Ter and ward boss. and Gertrude Berkeley,
as Mrs. Goodwin. gave distinctly creditable
performances. Others prominent in the cast
were Scott Cooper, Dudley Hawley. Stanley
Park, as the duke, and Vellma Bery1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Wife Testifies; Then Pleads.

When the case of William Mcnamara was
called In the Police Court this morning hts
wife appeared as the witness for the gov
eminent.
When my husband is full of liquor he
simply cleans out the house, Mrs. Me-
Namara said. But when he is sober he
is the best husband and father that can
be-
What do you want me to do?" asked the
Judge.
place MIN under bond to stop drinking.
If he is sent down T and the eight chill
dren have to suffer" she pleaded.
IN sign the pledge and stop drinking"
promised the defendant. interrupting.
The details were arranged between Judge
Mullowny and the defendant and the lat
ter promised to visit the court tomorrow
morning with the pledge, which he would
sign before priest of the Catholic
Church His personal bonds were taken.
Now, I'll see If you are a man OF your
word said his honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Remembered Nothing About II.

While Philip Barber, colored cabman. was
in house near the corner of 1871 and C.
streets last night awaiting some passen-
gers some one mounted the seat of his car
rage and drove off. Barber gave chase and
stopped the driver, who was arrested by
Policeman Ward. The man was a stranger
and at the station house gave the name of
Adolphus Rufus. He appeared to be refined
and cultured and was well dressed as he
stood i'll the dock of the Police Court today
Il don't remember anything about it," he
told the judge on the stand, after confess
ing that he had been drinking
The sentence was $40 fine or thirty days
on the farm. The latter part of the SEN
tence was enforced in default of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Juror in Circuit Court No. Dis
charged From Service. re

Frederick A. Johnson, who has been serv-
ing a juror In Circuit Court No. 9, was
today fined SIS by Justice Anderson for
contempt of court and dismissed from fur
tier jury service
Mr. Johnson was a member of the jury
impaneled last Thursday to try the case
of the Washington Brewery Company
against Senay. When the jurors We're TAX
Ing their places in the box yesterday morn
ing the attention of Justice Anderson was
called to the bearing of Johnson, who was
at once placed in the custody of an officer
of the court. while the jury was discharged
Another juror being sworn. the case was
proceeded with and the disqualified Juror
was excused until this morning. At the
opening of the session of the court today
Justice Anderson called Johnson before the
bar, imposed the fine and discharged the
juror. The court held that when johnson
appeared in court yesterday he was in no
condition to discharge his duty on the
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves nth street wharf at 10 a. M
and las pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station,
Chevy Chase Lake cars from Chevy Chase
Lake to Kensington. Md, every half hour
Steamer Louise, for Great Falls, leaves
BID and Canal at $50 a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Novel Effects In Floral Decorations.
Choicest flowers, low prices shaffer, nth & 1.
Advert isement.
Colored Ministers Union.

There was a session of the Washington
Colored Ministers Union at Lincoln Temple
Memorial Church. nth and r streets
northwest yesterday. Rev. DIR. s. L. Cor
rothers, the president. presided and DIR. A.
c. Garner served secretary. The meeting
was opened with devotional exercises, after
which the sermon plan was taken up and
some theological questions were discussed
at length. Those present were Revs. S. l..
Corrothers. A. c. Garner, Francis j.
Grimke, Sterling N. Brown, D. e. Wise
man, ]. M. Hall and James w. Poe.
DR. Corrothers invited the members of the
union to attend reception to Bishop G.. w.
Clinton at Gafbraith A. M. Il. Zion Church.
on 9th street between l. and NJ streets
northwest, next Monday evening. There Will
be number of visiting bishops and other
general officers of the Zion Methodist con-
nection in attendance. DIR. Garner was Sc
lected to represent the union.
Rev. DR.. d. E. Wiseman invited the union
to attend q congregational reunion at the
Church OF Our Redeemer. Lutheran, on
Sth street northwest, Friday evening next
Rev. NJ. w. Traverse of st. Paul A. M. E.
Church has been selected to preach SER
mon to the union next Monday at IL a. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Lecture on Newspaper Work.

Scoops and more prosaic methods of
newspaper work formed the staple topics of
the lecture given by Capt G. A. Van Smith
last evening at the Public Library.
The field of the modern newspaper Is
the world he said. NO commercial en-
terprLse touches so nearly the heart of the
public"
The lecturer. in treating of the making OF
a newspaper maintained that there was no
large constructive plant about which the
public knows so little.
As an Instance of the resource of the
American reporter, Capt. Van Smith told
OF one who, in his eagerness to get d
scoop OF the verdict of the Luetgert
jury, swung for five hours outside the WIN
dow OF the jury room, with four men from
the same paper holding with ropes the
chair in which he sat. This man. he said
felt amply rewarded by hearing the extra
of his paper called upon the streets just as
the jury left the room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Fighting Fate" Sis pm
Belasco-Odette Tyler in THE Jiit.' SID
pm.
Chases-The Ten Broomstick Witches and
polite vaudeville, S:15 pm
Columbia-Guy Standing IN The Duke OF
KilIicrankie," s:15 pm.
Kernau's-Tom Miners Bohemian Bur
lesquers, S:15 pm.
Majestic-''The Air Ship S:1o pm.
National-"The E m b a r r s ment OF
Riches" S:15 pm.
Star Theater 10th street and Pennsy!-
vania avenue MISUNDERSTANDING pictures
concerts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Hands Raw With
Terrible Eczema
Suffered for Ten Years
Spreading to Body and
Limbs Despite Efforts of
Three DoctOrs-Another
Remarkable and Speedy
CURE BY THE
CUTICURA REMEDIES

81 had eczema my hands for ten years. At
first 1t would break out only In winter. Then 1t
finally came to stay. had three good doctors to
do all they could, but none of them did any good
/ then used box of Cuticura Ointment and
three bottles Of CuticWa Resolvent and was CON-
pletey cured. My hands were raw all over. inside
and out, and the eczema spreading all over
my body and limbs. Before had used bottle
of Cuticura Resolyent, together with the ONT
ment my sores were nearly healed over and by
the time I had used the third bottle / was en-
tirely we'll l had a good appetite and was
feshier than ever To any who has any
skin blood disease 1 would honestly advise them
to get the Cutieura Remedies and get well quicker
than all the doctors in the State can cure vou"
Mrs. NJ E. Falin, Speers Ferry. Va.
May TO- 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Cured of Itching Humor.

81 have been troubled with humor the back
of my neck and head for four or five years. 1t
had itching aud burning sensation, and was a
very uncomfortable feeling. l have used the
Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Resolvent Pills three
months, and can say 1 am completely cured"
Respectfully, Mrs. H. d. Ludlam,
July IS, 1905. Ocean City, Md.
Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills are sold
throughout the world. Potter Drug e. Chem
Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
rTMailed Free How to Care for the Skin and
Scalp"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Installation Services.

There We're special services at the Church
of Our Redeemer, Lutheran, on Sth street,
northwest, last evening, 1t being the &C.
casion Of the installation of the newly
elected church council. Rev. DR.. D. e,
Wiseman, the pastor, delivered the In
stallation address. The council consists of
the following. Elders, Mack Hin and Geo
HI. Boston; deacons, Governor Montgomery
James l.. Gaskins, Simon Swami and Lit
Teton James; church clerk Joseph Wise
man; women helpers. Mrs. Rosa Gaskins
Mrs. Nj. c. James, Mrs. G. Butler and Mrs
X Dayton.
There was a large audience in attend
ance 10 witness the ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
EARLY ARRANGEMENT.
Edward Shorter Soon to Be Tried for
Recent Serious Offenses.

Edward Shorter. the negro who, as stated
IN The Star, was indicted vest erday after
noon on the charge of attempted criminal
assault In connection with an alleged attack
on Miss Edele Arctander in Rock Creek
Park April p last. will probably be ar
raigned next Friday before Justice Gould,
In Criminal Court No. 1. The second indict-
ment returned against Shorter charges him
with the robbery of a handbag containing
SL6I from Miss Arctander. The code pro-
vides maximum punishment of fifteen
years in the penitentiary for attempt ed
criminal assault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Academy of Music.

Fighting Fate new racing drama, by
Edward Locke, made its first appearance In
this city last night at the Academy Of Mu
sic, and received rousing reception from
the large audience present The play deals
with the search for two children Grace and
Larry Stewart. who are heirs to their
grandfather's fortune. Francis Clark,
racing man, plans to get rid of Larry and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
All Rum Down.

That is the condition of thou
sands whose systems have not
thrown off the impurities accumu-
lated during the winter-blood hui
mors that are now causing pimples
and other eruptions, loss of appe-
tite, dull headaches and weak, tired
feelings.
The medicine to take, according
to the testimony of thousands an
nually, is
Hoods SarsaparilIa
In liquid OK tablet form. 100 doses, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Petition In Bankruptcy,

petition In voluntary bankruptcy was
today flied in the District Supreme Court
by John N. Boyee and Annie E. Boyee, In
divldually and as partners trading as A. E.
Bovee & Co., for the conduct of q Turkish
bath establishment.
According to the schedule attached to
the petition, the firm owes debts amounting
to So, 49, and has no assets, above the legal
exemptions. Attorneys Arson s. Taylor
and J. Thee Rupli represent the petitioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
INQUIRY UNDER WAY.
Investigation of Charges Against
Mckinley High School Teacher.

The industrial committee of the board of
education, together with Superint endent
Stuart, held an executive session last even
ing to investigate the charges preferred
against Miss Ida NJ. Daily, head teacher
of English in the Mckinley Manual Train
ing School, by Mrs. A. c. Larner and Mrs
Nettie Ernst parents of boys in that insti-
tuition. Director j. A. Chamberlain of the
school made a statement which covered not
only the incident under complaint, but the
broad question of cheating and stealing
said to be more or less prevalent in the
school.
Miss DAILY was present at the hearing and
questioned the witnesses. The inquiry will
be continued nightly until finished