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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Majestic Theater.

The Mayor of Laughland' opened a
weeks engagement at the Majestic Theater
last night. Tom Waters is the principal
comedian and incidentally presents some
very amusing piano specialties. He appears
as Michael Isnatius O'Flynn, the mayor,
who INDUCES in a row with his neighbor,
Prof Herman Shultz, principal of a girls
seminary. While they are settling their Diff
ferences in one of those famous Rogers
brothers word-duels, the mayors daughter
edopes with the professors son. Al. H.
Lang appears as the professor and Dorothy
Webb Abbott as Eileen the clipping
daughter.
According to the program the play is a
concoction to be taken in three doses; first
pellet, "a happy smile;'' second pellet. "a
joyful scream" and third pellet, "a hysteri-
cal knockout" Major Caspar Newark, who
Is called Jimmy Short in the play, has much
to DO with the comedy. He Is about two
feet In height and every movement creates
a laugh: Others Of the cast who were good
are Walter v. Milton. as stranded actor:
May w. Waters. as Mrs. O'Flynn, and
Elaine D. Gilbert. as the professors wife
The chorus was numerous, nimble and
comely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
SUBMITTED TO ARBITRATION.
Demand Of Journeymen Bakers for
Increase of Paw.

The demands of the journeymen bakers
OF the District for an increase of pay from
$275 to So per day, and a readjustment of
the number of working hours in certain
shops where the improved bread king
machinery is not used, has been submitted
to arbitration, it was learned today. Up
to this time, according to an officer of the
bakers union, there has been no necessity
for strike, and it is believed the matter
can be settled satisfactorily to both sides
without resorting to walkout.
When Star reporter asked an officer
Of the bakers organization today as to
the status of the matter, he was informed
that the arbitrator had sent to other
cities to get data as to the amount of
salary paid to bakers there, also as to the
number of hours the men are required to
work On the basis of that information
there may be Encouragement of rates of
pay and the schedule Of working hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
OPPOSED TO PASSAGE.
Plans Of Those Not In Favor of the
Webber Bill

Active steps are being taken by those who
are opposed to the passage of the so-called
Weber bill for prohibition in the District,
to prevent any favorable &C ton being taken
upon the matter, it is said One Of the first
moves was to prepare statistics for pres
entation to the committee of the House at
the hearing, February IA, showing that pro-
hibitton is mot desired by large majority
of the citizens of the District and propos-
ing to submit the matter to a test vote Of
the people in substantiation of this as
sertion.
The figures also show that 1.-The passage
of the Weber bill, or any similar pro-
hibitory measure, would wipe out about So
100000 ofsinvested capital in the District of
Columbia. and deprive more than 5000 men
of employment"
1t is also pointed out by the opponents Of
the Weber bill that the Central La Dor Union
representing approximately 35, 600 organized
workingmen of Washington, at it's meeting
last evening, sent to its legislative COM
mittee resolutions strongly opposing the
proposed prohibition legislation.
1t Is also said that steps are being taken
to hold a mass meeting against the Web
Der bill, under the auspices of the Personal
Liberty League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Baby Wasted TO
Mere Skeleton
In TORRENTS a Year and a Half
With Terrible Sores On Face and
Body-Hands Tied to Stop
Scratching and Tearing at Flesh
But
Cure by Cuticura
Complete and Speedy

my little son when about a year and half
old began to have sores come out on His face
had a physician treat him, but the sores grew
worse. Then they began to come his arms
then on other parts of his body, and then came
on his chest worse than the others. Then called
another physician Still he grew worse At the
end Of about year and half Of suffering he
grew SO bad had to tie his hands in cloths at
night to keep lin from scratching the sores and
tearing the flesh. He got to be a skeleton,
and was hardly able to walk My aunt advised
me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment So great
was her faith in 1t that she gave a small
piece of Cuticura Soap to try and little Cuticura
Ointment. took 1t home without any faith but
to please her tried it, and it seemed to dry up
the sores a little. 1 sent to the drug store and
got cake Of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura
Ointment and followed the directions and at the
end Of about two months the sores were all we'll.
He has never had any sores Of any kind since
He is now strong and healthy, and can sincerely
say that only for your most wonderful remedies
my precious child would have died from those ter
rible sores. l used only cake Of Soap and
about three boxes of Ointment. Mrs. Egbert
Sheldon, R. T. D. No. 1, Woodville, Conn, April
20, 19O5.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Ratchet as Weapon.

A Ratchet is the weapon alleged to have
been used last evening by Randolph Rur-
rell in making an assault on John Nick
Burrel was arrested by Policeman Newton
OF the third precinct. and was before Judge
Mullowny in the Police Court this morn
ing. He demanded a jury trial. and the
case was thereby continued indefinitely.
The trouble occurred in Majors stables
on street between 22d and sd streets
northwest. Burrell was trying to cause
trouble around the stable, Nick says. when
NICK tried TO put Burrell out Burrell didn't
like the cold and the snow outside. and tho
ATTACK on Nick with the hatchet is AL
legged 20 have followed
NICK received several blows In the face
and on the head II is stated unti1 poiia(
man Newton. attracted by the cries Of
murder and police arrived on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
SOCIETY OF SANTIAGO.
Social Session of District of Column
bia Branch.

Members of the District of Columbia
branch of the Society of the Army of San
tiago de Cuba braved the elements and
turned out in force last evening to attend
the first social meeting Of the organiza-
ton this season. The temperature was
contrasted to the trying days Of July and
August 1898, spent in the trenches and in
camp outside the city of Santiago. The
gathering last evening was at District
Militia headquarters in the Star building.
After brief business session. at which
Gen. Harries, president of the branch, pre-
sided. the meeting was turned over to Mr.
Lee Ross, chairman of t. g entertainment
committee. Mr. Fred c. O'Connell con-
tributed recitations and Messrs. Charles H.
Bartlett, Theodore Apple. John T. Bord-
rolf and w. ]. knight. vocal and instru-
mental selections, and Mr.. Thomas D.
Walsh manipulated a giant talking ma
chine. An elaborate repast was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
DEDICATION CEREMONIES.


The building of the Presbyterian Home,
1420 NJ street northwest, was formally dedi-
Gated last evening. The occasion was one
of unusual significance, as 1t marked the
beginning Of an Institution which has be-
fore 1t what is regarded as a future Of
much usefulness to the community, as well
as to the denomination. The exercises Of
last evening were not preliminary to the
opening Of the home, for that has already
been accomplished. and there are three res
idents there.
The progress that has been made in secur-
ing the building and completing all the de-
tails of the organization and the furnishing
OF the various rooms affords a gratifying
which is taken by the Presbyterian
churches OF the city in this undertaking.
The condition of the weather, of course.
prevented a good many who had arranged
to come from attending the services last
evening, but still the rooms of the first
floor were well filed and much interest
was shown In what was said and done
The president of the home, Mr. B. H.
warner presided, and after prayer by Rev.
2: Thompson. pastor of. the lexington
church, each of the pastors present was
cailed on and responded with brief remarks
of helpful and suggestive character
Ihose present had chance, after the for
mai exercises were over to see what q
comfortable home had been provided for the
Old people. The various rooms have been
furnished by the churches and the house
1t was said last evening that it will be the
aim to maintain 1t as such and to minimize
the institutional features as much as posi-
BILE. f0'0'-
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Columbia Theater.

1.-THE Spoilers a story Of love- intrigue
and adventure in the frigid Klondike, was
presented at the Columbia Theater last
night. The play is a dramatization of Rex
Beach's noted novel of the same name, and
1t Is supposed to be founded on incidents
that actually occurred in Alaska during the
unsettled conditions there when the gold
fever was at its height 1t is seldom that
the patrons of the high class playhouses
have the opportunity to witness more
emphatic melodrama than THE Spoilers
as performed last night There is suf
fcient material contained In the four acts
for the construction Of a stirring play, but
it will probably need considerable cutting
and revising before it will attain to de-
gree of perfection necessary to success.
The hero, Glenister, according to his own
description of himself, is a young man
powerfully possessed at times by the wild,
savage instincts of primitive man, but
under the influence of the willowy heroine
he becomes a very mild-mannered savage.
In situations where the spectators is ex-
pecting the hero to do something violent
and display primitive instincts the gentle
the wild young mans anger and vengeance
wilt. Once, in the second act, Gienister
escapes from his keeper and in an exciting
struggle with the man who has wronged
him breaks that persons arm. The audi
ence liked the scene immensely and showed
appreciation by vigorous applause. Greater
familiarity with the characters will increase
the effectiveness Of the players define
atoms. Ralph Stuart,sas Glenister, gave an
interesting performance. His earnestness
and personality add to the impressiveness
of his characterization. The role of Nc
Namara, the schemer, who plots to defraud
Glenister and other Klondike miners of
their claims, was capably portrayed by
Campbell Gollan. Evelyn Vaughan was
gentle and charming Helen Chester, and
Harriet Worthngton made prominent the
role of Cherry Malotte, a music hall favor
lite. George Osbourne has a delightfully."-
amusing character part in that of Joe Dex
try, Glenister's partner. The author has
given Dextry some decidedly bright COM
edy lines and they never failed to put the
audience in good humor. Arthur Hoops,
Axel Brunn and Edmund Elton gave thor
oughly creditable performances. The play
Is handsomely mounted, the scenes showing
a ship at sea and wild northern land
scapes being especially picturesque.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Chase's Theater.

Katie Barry appears to advantage as a
feature Of the bill at Chase's this week.
Charlotte Ravenscroft introduces vocal Sc
lections to her own violin accompaniment.
Hawthorn and Burt in sidewalk dialogue
are entertainers who work well along ac-
copied lines. John T. Kelly and company
present skh entitled "a Game of Con-"
In which Dan O'Rourke, a retired con-
tractor, very loud Of clothes and strong OF
voice, becomes the victim of a lot of petty
schemers. Byers and Herman in comedy
pantomime are clever performers. and The
Three Hickmans' in a nonsensical within
entitled Who Stopped the Ferry Boat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Belasco Theater.

A week of grand opera in English, the
principals being professionals of we'll
known standing and the chorus composed
of pupils Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Evans
Greene of this city, opened at the Belasco
Theater last evening to an audience that
filed the theater and showed by liberal ap-
plause their satisfaction with the perform
ance. The opening opera was Bizet's
Carmen with a cast including Miss
Claude Albright in the title role, Tom
Greene as Don Jose, Sig. Albert as Esca-
milo, who took the part on account of the
illness of Winfred Goff Miss FRANCESCA
Kaspar as Michaela, Miss Zenayde Hutton
Brown, Mercedes; Miss Charlotte Elliott,
Frasquita; Geo. Shields, II Don Carlo, who
substituted for c. B. Xanten; Geo. s..
Waldo, Zuniga; H. D. Parsons, II Remen-
dado, and H. F. Cuisine as Morales.
Miss Albright, who is New Mexican
girl, but who has studied in Europe and
who Is former member of the Savage
Opera Company, has a voice peculiarly
the music with an ease and grace that
were highly acceptable. Her acting, too,
was in harmony with the wilful, capricious,
passionate and tickle creation of Bizet and
of fine hiStrionic powers. Mr.. Greene was
in excellent voice and sang and acted the
part Of Don Jose with judgment and dts
cretion. Sig. Alberti was a manly and eff
toreador song with such vigor and power
that he received an enthusiastic encore.
Miss Kaspar. though she has been heard
frequently in concert, and always with
pleasure. made her debut in opera. and In
Michaela made decided success. Her So
prano voice was heard with pleasing effect,
particularly in the duet with Mr.. Greene,
and she received a splendid encore on her
aria in the third act.
The others in the cast all did good work
and the chorus was all that could be de-
sired, showing the result of careful re-
hearsal. In the second act there was a
pleasing dance by number of young peo-
pie under the direction Of Miss Hawke.
The orchestra, conducted by Harry
Wheaton Howard, was especially effective
In the overture. and the EXTRACT and the
whole production reflected credit upon the
management Of Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
Tonight Carmen will be repeated, and
tomorrow night "Rigoletto" will be given,
with Nine. Noldi as Gilda; Miss Albright
as Madallena; Mr.. Greene as the duke, and
Winfred Golf as the jester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Anacostia and Vicinity

81. Iheresa's Benevolent Society. an orr
sahlzaton Of ladies connected with the
parish OF st. Theresa's Church in Anac,s-
ua' met recently and elected the foJIou,n.
omcers TO serve for the new wear. Nrs
IL. Downey, president (re-eIectedl e,eyan.h
term; Mrs. Ellen Watson, vice nresiden,.
MIS- Lucy Peacock, recording secretary.
Rev. Charles NJ. Bart, the pastor of Ct
Iheresa's Church, treasurer; committee nm
SICK, Mrs. Annie Connors, Mrs. F,ore,ca
Crump and Miss Nora Murphy. At meet
ing, held Sunday evening last I'm ST
Theresa's Hall, corner Of Washington and
fiiimore streets. Mrs. Downey, the presi-
dent presented her annual report.
Special interest attached to a meeting Of
the Epworth League of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday
evening in the edifce corner of Jackson
anu fierce streets. when musical pro-
gram was given as a part of the exer-
cises. The violinists for the evening were
Russell and Thomas Phipps of the church
and Robert Briggs OF Washington. Miss
EDITH lew contributed vocal solo. The
speaker OF the evening was Mr.. d. Watson
Isaac. The meeting was in the direct
charge of Mrs. Sue King
Mrs Mary Crawford entertained a large
company OF friends at a euchre party sew
eral evenings since at her residence on
jackson street. The first prize offered for
the lady players was won by Mrs B.
Downey and was handsome silk pillow.
The gentlemen's first prize, a shaving mir
Tor, was won by Mr. Bryan Connors
Rev. Charles o. Isaac, the pastor of the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church is
confined to his home on Jackson street
by attack OF illness
Minnesota avenue between Harrison
street and 18th street is barricaded against
traffic, as the District sewer department
has begun the work OF Installing a sewer
In the roadway between the two points
named. The water service Is already in
stalled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
THE TIL EAT E R.
New National Theater.

There r. always q satisfaction in seeing
anybody thoroughly enjoying himself, and
1t II that sort Of satisfaction which takes
genial possession of the auditor at a per-
Torrance OF Caesar and Cleopatra" as
given at the New National Theater this
week. with Forbes Robertson and Gertrude
Elliott In the title roles. The author,
George Bernard Shaw. appears to be hav4
ing the time Of his literary life. He Is
writing history as he thinks it ought to be-
writing with free hand and the airy con-
fdence of the unconscious humorist. For,
clever as Shaw Is, he succeeds In being
most exquisitely laughable when his pur-
pose is serious. He has fashioned Julius
Caesar after his own ideas. It Is the sort
OF parsonage Caesar would have been
had he been George Bernard Shaw. There
Is moment in the banquet scene when the
author 10 almost tempted to make his hero
vegetarian. Indeed. he has projected his
personality into the entire cast. It is as
If he had taken the heroic figures Of his
tory and, having hypnotized them. COM
peeled them to conduct their speech and
movements according to the suggestions Of
his own mind.
Mr.. Forbes Robertson, best known and
known at his best to playgoers as Hamlet.
enters into the spirit Of it all with digni-
fled good humor. There Is an occasional
speech which reveals his magnificent pow
ers as a reader, but for the most part the
role Is whimsical. The picture Of Caesar
as philanthropist, dreamer, a bit Of q
poet and pre-eminently as a philosopher
whose penchant for ethical quibbling domi
mates all other impulses Is drawn with a
skill that saves 1t from drifting into COM
plete travesty. Miss Elliott Is no less happy
in her delineation Of Cleopatra-that Is to
say. Cleopatra a la Shaw. She is COM
pletely modern in thought, temperament
and In expression. And she Is as delightful
as she Is modern. Another striking char
acter Is that of a Briton. played by Mr..
Ian Robertson. This role represents the
early inhabitant as phlegmatic and Sc
renely opinionated individual-well fitted by
all the rules of heredity to be an ancestor
Of the modern everyday Londoner.
The play, judged by its plot is a trag-
edy.s But the dialogue keeps a warm rip
pie Of laughter in constant flow. This COM
edy is brought to an abrupt halt by a most
atrocious and sanguinary assassination. 1t
comes with the suddenness Of an after
thought. The Athenians in "A Midsummer
Nights Dream could not have devised
anything more ingenuously absurd.
The audience takes 1t all good naturally,
the curtain call which reveals the victim
safely resuscitated and bowling thanks with
the rest Of the company being a sort of re-
deeming touch which permits the accept
ance of 1t all as well-intended effort to
amuse.
sparkles with entertaining talk and situa-
tons which make human nature laugha-
bic. The play is well acted and the seem
cry Is both elaborate and artistic. 1t is one
of the most notable scenic revelations that
the season has had to offer. In every way
the performance Is unique, and because
unique, enjoyable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers. for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south,
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
PENNSYLVANIA 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.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandria
hourly from $50 am. to G:3O pm.
For Rock Creek bridge. Geological Park,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cArs
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
President Morgan Welcomed.

Mr.. Daniel R. Morgan, the newly-elected
president Of the United States Trust Com
pany, arrived in the city yesterday to as
sumo charge of the affairs of that organiza-
ton. Promoters and organizers of the COM
pany rendered him testimonial dinner at
Rauschers last evening, in honor Of his
arrival here, and also for the purpose Of
exchanging Fluctuations upon the progress
of the company toward opening up bust
ness. Mr.. Morgan expects to locate in the
city within the next few days. and will
from now on direct the affairs Of the COM
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Itching Pimples
Cured by Cuticura in Nebraska.

81 had suffered with itching pimples for years.
At last friend told ME to get Cuticura Soap and
Ointment did So and in three weeks my face
was entirely cured. I am pleased with Cuti-
cura Remedies that / will recommend them to
other sufferers Mrs. Florence Delavergne, r. r.
D. No. 2 Auburn, Neb., Aug. 49, 19O6.''
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor of Infants, Children and Adults con-
sists OF Cuticura Soap (25c) to Cleanse the Skin
Cuticura Ointment (50c) to Heal the Skin, and
Cuticura Resovent 60cl, Tor in the form of ChOco-
lateCoated Pills 25c. per vial of co. to Purify the
Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp Sole Props, Boston, Mass.
UMailed Free, How to Cure Every Humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
LOCAL MENTION.
EASEMENTS TONIGHT.

Eelasco-E English Grand opera-"Car-
men SIS pm.
National-Forbes Robertson and Gertrude
Elliott in Caesar and Cleopatra, $40 pm.
Co!umbia-"The Spoilers" s:15 pm.
Chase's-Poiite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Majestic-Tom Waters in Mayor OF
Laughland," S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"The Broadway Gaiety
Girls" S:lJ pm.
odd Fellows Hall. 9Th street between d
and streets-Carnival of Nations.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, morning
afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Thaw Juror Once Washingtonian.

The statement Is made that Mr.. J. s.
Denee, who IL known as Juror No. 10 in the
Thaw case now on hearing in New York,
formerly resided in this city. 1t is said he
came to Washington with E. 6. Mel, gen.
eral freight agent Of the Southern railway,
and after being employed here for a while
went to New York as travelling agent Of the
Southern. His friends here describe him as
a man OF fairness and say he will make his
decision in the Thaw trial according to the
evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
EXCURSIONS, ETC.

GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC DO NOT FAIL
to Visit. Equal In beauty to Niagara. Magndcene
scenery Huge cliffs. Great gorge and rapids. Be-
cure your excursion dates for next season. 20c.
round trip. Take G.F Cd. R. cars at seth 4 n.
de21-tf5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
Bronzoso Mine Ore.

The San Juan Bautista Mining Company
report that their La BronZoso mine struck
rich ore at depth of 30 feet.
Tests made at the FL Rosery mine show
blue cast estimated to be thirty feet
thick "a a depth of 135 feet; some very rich.
Work is now being done on the FL CobriZa
mine to develop ore.
Two railroads, Southern Pacific and
Phelps, Dodge & Co, are now fighting for
the right of way through Nocozari canyon
to the rich mining country.
II is the intention of the San Juan Com
pany to erect 3J-ton smelter and 100-ton
reduction plant at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-05
New Lyceum Theater.

THE Broadway Gaiety Girls" an enter
tanning burlesque company with a large
cast opened at the New Lyceum for q.
weeks engagement yesterday before au-
diences that taxed the seating capacity at
both performances, matinee and night. The
Land Of Promise the burlesque, is we'll
put on and the scenery is in keeping with
the bright costumes worn by the comedians
and chorus. A notable feature of the bill
was the work of John Weber, who was a
member Of the Bijou stock company in this
city.