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Evening star., 1909-05-11
New National Theater.

THE Serenade" the selection for the
second week of the summer opera season
by the Aborn Opera Company at the Ma
tlOnal Theater. was we'll received last
evening. The opera was one of the favor
lite vehicles of the Bostonians when that
Organization trod the comic opera stage
The music of the opera is by Victor Her.
bert, and the book by Harry B. Smith.
Many old favorites were in the cast last
night George B. rockingham appeared
IN his old part again as Gomez a tailor.
who. inspired by hopeless love for
Dolores. is studying the serenade with
which A1verado. played by Forrest Huff.
won her affections. The situations In
whichGomez finds himself are full of bright
comedy. Forrest Hun has a place in the
affections of Washingtonians that is be-
coming larger with each performance
His singing of the part Of Alverado, the
baritone of the Madrid opera company
the lover of Dolores and a fugitive from
creditors, was received with much ap-
plause AS Dolores. the dukes ward. Miss
FRITZ Won Busing had ample opportunity
TO display the beauties of her we'll modu-
lated contralto.
Helen Bertram plays the part of
YvOnne, premiere danseuse and Tilted
sweetheart. with splendid appreciation of
the possibilities of the lines. AS Romero,
president of the Royal Madrid Brigandage
Association, Howard Chambers acquitted
Himself III cfeOlIaDle manner. VIII
liam Herman West was good as the Duke
Of Santa Cruz. Spanish grandee filled
with his own Importance. AS Lopez,
the secretary of the Brigandage Asso-
citation, and in love with Yvonne. John r
Phillips was acceptable. Sol Solomon in
the comedy part, Colombo, won frequent
applause.
AS a whole the performance was credit
able. The choruses were good. especially
the convent choruses with male and fe-
male voices. Slight crudities were ncticea-
bic here and there, especially in the open
ing act. but these may be expected on
an opening night, particularly in stock
work.
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Chase's.

"A Night With the Poets.'' as present
ed last evening at Chase's by the George
Homans Company. was pleasinsly i'm
pressive. Seated in a great armchair il
the ruddy glow of a hearth fire at even
tide, Clinton +. Lloyd read with splen-
did effect two of James Whitcomb Riley $
prettiest and most touching poems-..A n
Old Sweetheart OF Mine and Good bye.
Jim and Whittiers Maud Muller -
During the recital of the tende. senti-
men;s embodied in the verse, living pic
lures, in statuesque poses. illustrated par
ticular phases of the poems. Intersperse /
We're musical selections by a quartet
The Millman trio gave an interesting
and thrilling act.
Mr.. Hymack. the chameleon comedian.
gave his new act. "Blenkensop's Bet >
with many quick and mysterious changes
cf rament, Milt Wood gave a credit
able dancing act. The four Rianos pre-
scented their laughable sketch. Jungle
Jamboree of Joility-ln Africa" George
Mckay and John Cantwe!l presented their
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Academy.

'Graustark pleased a large audience
at the Academy last evening. largely
because of the fascination of the play it
self. The two acts in the princess
throneroom. where the fate of nation
hangs on the honor of an American trav-
eler, bring the breath in short gasps.
The story of Graustark tells of an
American. good wholesome. adven-
turous and brave fellow, who falls in
love with a Miss Guggenslocker and
follows her to Edalweiss. the CAPITAL OF
Graustark. her country. The young
woman turns out to be Princess Yetive
ruler of Graustark, and his road to hap
piness is a long and dangerous one.
The acting of Gertrude Perry. as Prin-
cess Yetive. deserves mention, as she
has difficult part. and portrays it splen-
didly. Baron Dangloss. played by Edwin
Melvin. pleased the audience. as did HI
Q. Taylor. who played the part of Harry
Anguish. The hero, Grenfall Lorry, had
more than his share of praise lie part
was taken by Alfred Britton.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
FOR DEVELOPING BUSINESS.
Enlarging Piers and Warehouses a
River Landings.

In preparation for increase in business
looked for in consequence of service to be
given by steamers of the Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Compan between
this city and river points owners of
wharf property are enlarging their piers
and increasing warehouse capacity.
owned by Capt Charles Dagger. a new
pier is being built and a large warehouse
will be constructed This pier will be
completed and ready for use by the mid
die of summer. when truck. fruit and
crabs are shipped in large quantities.
Mount Holly wharf in Nomini creek
owned by F. j. Tubman. is being enlarged
TO almost double its present capacity. A
large warehouse will be constructed on
the new wharf.
At several other landing places on the
river overhaulng work is in progress.
Plans are being made for building new
wharves at various points
Evening star., 1909-05-11
WILL BUILD 4 new CLUBHOUSE
MEMBERS OF COSMOS CLUB DE-
eide TO ADD TO QUARTERS.
Structure to Adjoin Present Home
and Face Lafayette Square.
Increase in Dues.

Ii was decided at meeting of the
Cosmos Club last evening to erect a new
clubhouse. The building will be just
south of the present structure on Madi-
son place. Another important move de-
cided upon was to raise the dues.
In arranging the new home ii is said
to be improbable that any change will be
made in the present quarters at Madison
place and Fl street. The two red brick
houses to the south will be razed and re-
placed by modern steel structure.
Changes will also be made in the small
structure Immediately south of and ad-
joining the original Dolly Madison house.
SO that when the new structure is COM
pleted the original clubhouse will be lit
tie more than an entrance but the Dolly
Madison house, which is dear to the
hearts of every member of the club, will
remain as it is
To carry out the building plans a spe-
cial committee has been appointed, in
cluding DIR. Howard, president of the
club: Herbert Putnam, librarian of Con-
gress: A. S. Worthington and Justice
Anderson of the District Supreme Court.
The architect is T. j. d. Fuller. In plan
ming the new building care will be used
not to erect anything that will not fit in
with the general architectural scheme of
the buildings surrounding Lafayette
Square. 1t is probable that bids will be
invited on or about July 10.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
MRS. QUEENS WILL VALID.
Sustained by Verdict of Jury in
Contest Case.

After hearing testimony, a jury yester-
day in Probate Court No. .. presided over
by Justice Anderson. rendered verdict in
the contest over the will of Mrs. Christina
{. Queen. widow of Admiral Queen, sus-
tanning the will. which involved the dis
position of over 100000 of real and per-
sonal property.
Mrs. Queen died about year ago leav-
ing will by which after making several
small beauests the bulk of the estate was
left TO Miss Christine owen and Mrs.
William G. Crawford. greatnieces. Will
liam Gordon Crawford and J. Bassett
Moore We're named as executors.
When the will was filed for probate
Mrs. Ida Tevis. Benjamin c.. Crosby and
Walton c. Miller, by Attorneys c. &. Mil
Ter and Calvert, filed protest against
the will being held valid on the ground
of alleged mental incapacity on the part
of the testator and because of undue in
f1uence alleged to have been practiced
upon her.
The executors will now proceed to sell
the entire estate, under direction of the
court, and make division of the proceeds
Attorneys A. S. Worthington and VIII
ton j. Lambert represented the estate.
Evening star., 1909-05-11

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4312
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Notable for Funeral Work.
DEALERS SUBMIT BIDS.

GUIDES artists plan the most tastef
floral work for funerals. 1914 F.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Several Firms Offer to Furnish Dis
trict With Supplies.

Bids were. opened in the boardroom OF
the District building yesterday afternoon
for a new ambulance for the Emergency
Hospital, for a new combination chem
ical-hose wagon for the fire department.
for the installation of eighty-five steel
lockers in the Franklin School building
and for furnishing a cooling room In the
Emergency Hospital. M. c. Hargrove
property clerk. announced the offers to
be as follows:
For chemical-hose wagon-Robinson
Fire Apparatus Manufacturing Company
of ST.. Louis, s1,740: Combination Ladder
Company Of New York. $l.994 80: Amer
ican-La France Fire Engine Company OF
Elmira. N. Y. $1.937; James Boyd &
hardt Wagon Manufacturing Company
of Baltimore. $2,O3S.
For lockers for Franklin School-Ed-
ward Darby & Sons, Philadelphia
$446.25; w. B. Moses & Sons, $780, Cen
eral Fireproofing Company. Youngstown
s59S.40; Durand Steel Locker Company
of New York, $3.50: Van Dorm Iron Works
Company Of Cleveland. $4S7; Art Metal
Construction Company, jamestown. "
Y. 500; Merritt and Company of Cam
den, n. j., $42O.75.
For mbulance-Leonhardt Wagon
Manufacturing Company of Baltimore
$635; r. McReynolds and Sons, $3.50:
PRODIGY Carriage Company. $775;
Cooling room in Emergency HOSPITAL
W. b. Moses and Company, $685.; Nelson
Refrigerating Company, $5975O.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Superior Tailoring, Superior Fabrics
characterize Owens production. 1904 H.
Adyt.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
New Hampshire Association Holds
Final Meeting Of Season.

The New Hampshire Association held
ITS final meeting Of the season last even
ing The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: H. L. Johnson,
president; Elmer E. Fisher, first vice
president; George L. Sargent, second wee
PRESIDENT George L. Whitford, treas
urer; H. NJ. Fulton. secretary J. H.
Foster Of the forest service, United
States Department of Agriculture, oe-
livered an address entitled Forest Con-
ditions and Taxation of Forest Lands in
New Hampshire" He told of destruction
and retimbering of forest lands in that
state, and using the Dartmouth College
forest land grant as an example explain
ed how, with proper numbering, a forest
covered tract can be made a perpetual
instead Of a temporary source of in
come.
The musical program with the excep-
ton of generous number Of encores was
as follows: Cello solo, "Cantilena'' Col
terman), Paul Ramsdell; soprano solo.
Doris" with violin, cello and piano ac-
compartment CNevin), Miss Follin; violin
solo, "Legende" (Bohm), Hobart Rams
dell; trio. Dances From Henry WILL
Edward German.
The principal feature of the refresh
ments was hot maple sirup from New
Hampshire. served with doughnuts.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
NO STORAGE IN EASEMENTS
NEW REGULATION FOR APART
MENT HOUSES.
Order Will Prevent Keeping of Com.
bustibles in Lower Stories.
Last Nights Fire.

A regulation prohibiting the storing of
combustibles in the Easements of apart
ment houses will result from the fire in
the Raymond apartment house last night.
Commissioner Macfarland. who was at
the fire. said this morning that it en-
phasized two thngs-the value of fire es-
capes and the danger of the storage of
combustibles in the basement. Fire es-
capes, he declared had fortunately just
been put on the building under the en-
forcement of the fire-escape law by the
Commissioners.
While there was no loss of life last
night, said the Commissioner. a serious
loss of life might occur at any time from
the storage of combustibles in the base
ment of apartment houses. He declared
that the storage rooms in every apartment
house ought to be on the top floor, so that
if a fire broke out In them 1t would be
quickly over with the least danger to the
rest of the house.
The proposal for a regulation prohibit
ing the storage Of combustible materials
in the Easements of apartment houses
was first brought up by the owners OF
such buildings. At a public hearing given
by the Commissioners April ID on the
question whether fire escapes should be
required on fireproOf apartment houses
two owners of such structures told the
Commissioners that better regulation
would be one prohibiting the storage OF
combustibles in Easements. Both Com
missioners Macfarland and West de-
clared themselves at that time in favor
of such a regulation. and it has been
under consideration ever since. The fire
last evening has served to emphasize the
danger and will bring the matter to a
head.
In asking for such a regulation the
apartment house owners at the hearing
declared that the combustibles in the
Easements are the only source of danger
in fireproof apartment houses. and that n
regulation covering the matter would
prove a great preventive against fire.
Commissioner Macfarland today praised
the work of the firemen and policemen at
last nights blaze.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
CRABS IN LARGE QUANTITIES
Big Supply Expected Here in a Few
...-.. DAYS.

Grabs. big blue ones, are making their
appearance in the Potomac in increasing
numbers and within the next week
the crustaceans will be coming to
this market in large quantities. At Rock
point, in the Wicomico river, one of the
largest crab shipping points on the Po-
tomac. the crabbers are overhaulin-- nets
and arranging for steamers bound to this
city to receive two hundred or more bar
rels of shellfish consigned to dealers here
on each trip for several weeks.
Soft shell crabs. which usually make
are being received by the dealers in small
quantities both from the Potomac and
Norfolk. The supply from the Potomac
is expected to increase daily, and the
shell fish are in excellent demand
Hard crabs caught in Hampton roads
have been on sale at this city for several
weeks past and are in good demand. They
are selling at prices raging from $12j
to s1.50 per hundred according to size and
condition.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
SMITH A GOOD "HITTER. -
But Prowess Gets Him Sixty Days in
Jail

Grant Smith, ''Foggy Bottom resi-
dent. was adiudged guilty in the Police
Court today of two cases of assault and
in default of $50 fine went to Jail for sixty
days. Smith. so the witnesses said. got
gay Saturday night because of an ex-
cessive supply of gin, and gave Harry
Cole and Oscar Burke black eyes He was
on his way TO similarly decorate a third
man when he was arrested by Policeman
Scanlon Of the third precinct
Can he hit?' Cole was asked as he
tried Ia blink a badly swollen optic.
lie kin" came short but pithy reply
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Visitors Registered at Star Office.

Visitors Registered at Star Office.
The following visitors to Washing
ton have registered at The Star office
Mr.. Harry B. Workman. Connells.
vile, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Cole, Blooming
ton. ILL.,, and Miss Louise Cole
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. Wright, Bos
ton. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 3. Taylor, Oak
land, Cal
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Hirschi
Brooklyn. N. Y.
w. M. Migston, st. John, N. B.
DIR. r.. III. Hawkins, Braggs, Okla
Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Underwood, Fort
Scott. Kan.
James Howard Bradley, st Gather
ines, Ontario.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
cHRIsrH1EF DENIES BURGLARY
Held for Grand Jury on Charge of
HOUSEKEEPING.

Harry D. Christhief, charged with
housebreaking. was given a preliminary
hearing this morning before Judge Null
lowny in the Police Court and held in
$1,000 bond for the action of the grand
jury.
Christhief is accused of gaining entrance
% the home of Ulysses G. Cunningham,
1889 Sd street, May last, by means of
a pass key, and helping himself to s.
worth of tableware. He took the stolen
property to Baltimore il was stated,
where he succeeded in dsposing of it.
Detectives Cornwell Baur and Pratt
made the investigation and arrest The
defendant denies the charge.
In default of bond he was remanded to
Jail.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Majestic.

Guy Bartlett and company in a good
comedy sketch entitled "A Welsh Rabbit
Dream" was the feature Of the vaude-
vile performance at the Majestic The
ater yesterday. Lillian keeley was Sec
ond on the program with a good sing
ing act. which was we'll received by the
large audience. The De Vote Trio, mo-
tion pictures and illustrated songs closed
the hill
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Child Knocked Down and Run Over

While attempting to cross the stree,
at Sd and II streets southwest shortly
before o'clock yesterday afternoon
James Holmes. colored. five years OF
age of 80 II street southwest was
struck and knocked down by hors.
and wagon driven by Clarence B. Har-
ner of $50 \ street southwest The lad
was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital. where it was found no bones were
broken, but that he was suffering from
possible internal injuries. His cond :
ton today is said to be improved. and
il is expected he will recover.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
A Statue of Washington Irving.

To the Editor OF The Star:
AS the intellectual fever of Beautiful
Washington is rapidly rising for the
erection of statues to it's literary heroes
] respectfully suggest to Congress and
the people that grand pedestal and he
roic statue be erected to the memory of
Washington Irving, who was named for
the father of his country and wrote the
best history of the general, as well as
romantic history of Christopher Column
bus, and the matchess story of the AL
hambra' while minister to Spain, twenty
seven volumes of generic literature stand
ing to his credit. He composed poetic
prose- JOHN A. JOYCE.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Judge Kimball Sues Steamboat Co.

Suit to recover $4,000 damages has
been filed by Judge Ivory G. Kimball
,f the Police Court against the Quebec
Steamship Company for alleged personal
Injuries.
According to the declaration filed by At
:orney Ill. G.. Kimball, while the judge was
/ passenger on the boat Guiana. as 1t was
entering New York harbor. January u
last, the door of the music room. near
shere he was standing, swung suddenly
open. permanently injuring him. He says
hat he will have TO walk always with the
aid OF q cane.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
New Lyceum.

The Smart Set Burlesque Company,
presenting three-act musical comedy.
''The Black Politician" scored a success
at bo. h performances of the New Ly-
ceum yesterday The company, which is
made up of colored performers, gave a
creditable program Of comedy and mu-
sic. The skit. in three acts, features 8.
H. Dudley as the Black Politician. There
are several clever comedians and
number of good singers. Nettie Glen
made hit in a duel. "Hezekiah." with
Dudley.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
CHOIR PRESENTS GIFT.
Miss Elizabeth Leonard Honored
Upon Departure for Europe.


Upon Departure for Europe.
st. Paurs chancel choir met yesterday
afternoon to do honor to Miss Elizabeth
Leonard, who for five years past has
cared for the vestments of the choristers.
and who will sail Friday for a years So
journ in Europe.
The choirmaster. Ernest 7. Winchester,
presented, on behalf of the choir, a
camera, with a dozen rolls of films.
Miss Leonard told the choristers of her
devotion to the work, and Of her inten-
ton to continue upon her return.
Those present included Masters Arthur
Stillwell. Raymond King. Clarence King.
Tony Rivers. George Giddens. Sylvester
Giddens, Philip Cannon, Paul Donaldson.
Edward Roach, Andrew McCallum. John
Bland. John Downey, Lawrence Downey.
Charles Swigert. Cameron, Franklin
Howe, Daniel McCallum, Joseph McGar-
raghy, George Cullen. Paul Golibart.
George Mattingly, John Bobbingtop, Ru-
dolph Bartle. jr.; Edward Reed. Messrs
Alden, Roach, Reed, Jecko. Hall. F'raw-
ley, Huyck. Connell, Dunn. Carroll, Fen
wick, Ryder. Lynch. Fogarty and Behme.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Installation of Y. M. C. A. Officers

The Inauguration supper for the in
stallation of the recently elected officers
IF the y. NJ. c. A. will be held Monday
evening at the association building, The
list of officers includes: George Otis
Smith. president; Henry B. F. Macfar-
land, first vice president: John B. Sleman.
jr-. second vice president: H. Bradley
Davidson. treasurer, and Hugh A. Thrift,
recording secretary. Fred B. Smith of
the International Committee of the Y NJ.
l.. A. will be one of the speakers at the
supper In the association program for
the summer Is included the renewal OF
the outdoor meetings to be held in Lin
coln. Franklin and other parks of the
rity
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Persian Rugs at Auction.

The collection OF Persian Rugs and
Carpets in all sizes. colors and designs,
suitable for fine homes. seaside and
mountain cottages. bungalows, etc, that
has been on exhibition in the Sloan Gal
will be sold there at public auction, be-
ginning tomorrow at II and 3 and con-
tinuing Thursday and Friday at the same
hours. This is an interesting collection
and well worth seeing.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Funeral of Charles K. Coleman.

The remains of Charles knight Coleman
of Washington, whO died while discharg-
ing his duty at Panama on March /. were
laid to rest here last Saturday. Impress
sve funeral services were held at ST.
Peters Church. Charles knight Coleman
was the son of Capt. James Coleman, the
first volunteer of the civil war, and was
one of long line of soldiers and sailors.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NationaI--The Aborn Opera Company in
'The Serenade," SIS pm.
Belasco-"Madam Butterfly" Sis pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in
The Little Minister, Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New cademy-"Graustark." S:15 pm.
New Iyceum-The Smart Set in THE
Black Politician" Sis pm.
Gayety-"Fads and Follies," Sis pm.
ajestic-ContinuouS vaudeville and
moving pictures. pm.
10Th and II streets MISUNDERSTANDING
Brothers circus, and pm.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
cAvALRYMEN SENT TO JAIL.
Found Guilty Of Disorderly Conduct
in Delaying Street Cars.

cavalrymen from Fort Myer, were sent
to jail for three months In default of
twenty-five-dollar fine following con-
viction before Judge Kimban Of the Po-
lice Court yesterday for disorderly con-
duct.
The alleged offense, so witnesses testi-
fed consisted in the prisoners clogging
the street railway slot in D street Satur-
day night with several pieces of iron
and tying up several street cars for fully
an hour. After disabling the street rail-
way service, it was said, the pair pro-
ceeded to guy the employees who at
tempted to clear the slot.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Altamont Spring Water.
Ruud Automatic Water Heaters.

"Of exceptional purity.'-Dr. McDon-
nell, state chemist, Md
Evening star., 1909-05-11
1.-The King of the Shepherds.

The King of the Shepherds: or, The
Twenty-third Psalm" was the subject of
lecture delivered in McKendree NJ E.
church last night by Nine. Mountford of
Palestine. She will make another address
this evening. Her subject will be, THE
True Life OF Jacob, or, The Patriarchal
Life of the Bipe.''
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Solid Mahogany Furniture

for every room in the home. New Nah
PLAYER Piano and Upright Grand Piano
Beautiful Colonial and Sheraton Dining
Room Bullets. Tables, China Closets and
Chairs, together with large assortment OF
Parlor Chairs. Beds, Springs and Capot
Mattresses. Wednesday, 1890 am. al
auction in our rooms. 1927 and 12o9 6
street Everything new and perfect Will
SON & Mayors manufacturers auctioneers
Evening star., 1909-05-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Struck by Passing Car.

While hanging on a car of the Columbia
line on HI street between 18th and 14th
streets northeast. bound for the circus,
about o'clock last night, Robert Smith.
colored. ten years of age, of 26th and M
streets northeast was struck by passing
car He was removed to the Casualty
Hospital, where it was found he had re-
ceived fracture of the shoulder.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Do You Need Money!

You can buy 1t with your brain or
hands. exchange real or personal property
for it. or borrow it on collateral. Use
the classified columns of The Star to let
the man with money know what you have
ID exchange for ii.
Evening star., 1909-05-11
Alaska a-Yukon-Paciic Exposition.

A number Of interesting. illustrated. de.
scriptive booklets issued by the Northern
Pacific railway, with plat and ground
plan of the exposition to be held at Seat
tie June 1 to October Is. have been re-
ceived at The Star office These booklets
describe the grounds and buildings, the
accommodations for visitors and interest
ing side trips that may be enjoyed before.
during and after the exposition. including
The trip to Alaska and the Yellowstone
National Park. Copies may be obtained
free at The Star resort bureau