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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01

should be minimiZed 1t was arranged
that every one concerned in the safe
guarding of lives and health should have
plenty of opportunity TO speak his mind
on any plans. Health officer. fire chief,
electrical engineer and plumbing inspec-
tor were all told to keep an eye on the
new schools. Norris Hacker was APP
pointed inspector of buildings.
Water Waste Stopped. :
Millions of gallons of water were dis
covered to be leaking from the water
service by the pitometer squad of the
water department. and the leaks were
stopped i'm most instances.
A new swimming pool was opened near
the Washington Monument, and the mu-
nicipal bathing facilities were enlarged.
The Commissioner promulgated ne"
rules for the conducting of private hos
pitfalls and sanatoriums, bringing these
institutions more closely under the scru-
tiny of the authorities.
A war on bilboards was waged during
the year, the result being the removal
of many unsightly signs.
"kicker's day was inaugurated by the
Commissioners. One day week was
designated as time when any citizen OF
the District could appear before the Com
missioners and express his views on any
subject relating to the welfare of the
citizens About three persons have APP
peared since the first day.
Almost as the old year rolled away
for good the citizens of Washington paid
their respects to the retiring Commas
sioners, Messrs. Mcfarland and West.
The reception was held the evening of
December 80 in the boardroom of the
District building. The nucleus of law
library was presented to Commissioners
Macfarland and silver service was
presented to Commissioner West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01
Safe and Sane Fourth.

One of the radical changes in the Gus
toms of the city was the observance of
the Fourth of July in safe and sane man.
ner, the first the District has seen since
the Introduction Of all-day explosions in
honor of the signing of the Declaration OF
Independence. After much agitation on
this subject. pro and con. the Co1nsnis-
sioners took the bull by the horns by
prohibiting the private sale or use OF
the Chamber OF Commerce and the Board
the event was celebrated by a day and
night pageant Therefore. July A. 1909.
was one of the quietest days in the annals
OF the police, hospitals and fire depart
ment-no fires, few arrests and no acct
dents. as against 1o4 hospital cases for
the same day in 1905
The heroic statue of former Gov. Alex
ander RObey Shepherd was formally pre-
sented to the District of Columbia by the
Shepherd Memorial Association May 3.
The presentation was the occasion of
stirring tributes to the memory of the
man. The ceremonies included an invo-
cation, by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe: an ad-
dress. shepherd and the New Washing
tom by Theodore w. Moves. and an ad-
dress on shepherd and His Times" by
w. F. Mattingly. The formal presenta-
ton was made by Brainard II. Warner, on
behalf of the Shepherd memorial COM
mittee, and Commissioner Mcfarland ac-
cepted the memorial on behalf of the Dis
trict. The benediction was pronounced
by Bishop Harding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

During the year just ended great deal
of important legislation affecting the Dis
trict of Columbia was enacted by Con-
Sress. In the current District of Column
bia appropriation hill. which was en-
acted into law comparatively early in
the present year. four important legisla-
tive provisions were contained. These
were:
The appropriation 10 purchase two
tracts of land of loo acres each. widely
separated, in Maryland or Virginia, as
sites for new reformatory and new
workhouse for the District For this pur
pose s1OO.000 was made available This
action by Congress was particularly graf
ifying TO all persons interested III mat
tiers affecting the administrative, social
and economic welfare of tho District, as
1T marks the end of the long fight for
better Jail conditions here. 1t was largely
through the efforts of Senator Gallinger,
chairman of the Senate District commit
tee, and other friends of the National
Capital that this long-desired end was
ACCOMPLISHED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01
George Washington Advances.

The George Washington University con-
tinued its advancement during the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01
Past Year Made Notable By Hold
ing of First *|Safe and Sane''
Celebration of independence Day
and BY Weather **F1are-back''
Inauguration Day.

commended by the Commissioners this year
IS the Commissioners plan" for financing
the District. They proposed to Congress
that the District be allowed to set aside
from the current revenues of each year a
sum for paving the Districts debt to the
United States. and another portion for
carrying on permanent improvements.
The Commissioners plan in this way to
clear the District of debt in twenty-five
years. carry on the projects of perma-
nent improvements. which will make
Washington the greatest capital in the
world and relieve the present generation
OF paying for work by which posterity
will benefit.
a new Office was created by the last
Congressional of municipal architect.
His duty is to supervise and prepare plans
for municipal buildings. During the year
the District has completed seven schools
a new police station, a fire engine house
and is building another twelve-room
school. There are several other schools
and engine houses in view. plans for
whioh have nearly all been completed
The Districts wealth was measured by
the assessor. who reported to the Com
missioners that the property, real and
personal, of taxable nature amounted to
$312 114.n2. The police census Of this
year showed A population of 343 OO3. Ac
cording to the Commissioners, the Dis
trict government expenses for the year
to come will amount to Sill $50. 62S AZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-01
New Financial Plan.

ano Of the most striking changes rec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
MADAME CHERRY

Madame Sherry" the new French
vaudeville in three acts, produced al
Chicago's beautiful theatre, the Colo
NAL, by the new firm of FraZee and
Lederer, is described one of the most
welcome visitors and complete sue
cesses of the year. That there will
be no confusion regarding the inter
probation of the appellation French
vaudeville it is asserted by authori-
ties that this means play with music.
in which the lyrics form an essential
and interviewer part of the plot, and
to the theatre-goers of today II i'm.
presses as a clever and pleasing combi-
nation of the old style farce and light
operetta. In Madame Sherry" Lima
Abarbanell, the fascinating creature
who hypnotized our senses and cap
tured our highest sounding praises as
The Merry Widow" burst forth in
this new form of entertainment as
naive, ingenious, simple, little convent
girl. yearning the ways of the world
as the play progresses without losing
any of her charm. Ralph c. Herr.
the eccentric comedian of fine artistic
qualities and individuality, shares the
principal responsibilities with Miss
Abarbanen. Jack Gardner, Ignacio Mar
tinetti. Frances Demarest and Marie
Dainton. each fill important places in
the lively. colorful and jingly produc-
ton. while Elizabeth NJ. Murray, re-
cruited from the first ranks of vaude-
vile, proves one of the biggest indi-
vidual hits in the performance. par
ticularly in singing The Dublin Rag"
which will be one of whistling, singing
ard humming successes of the season.
The production is beautifully staged.
every one of the % songs is a delight.
and the popularity of the new form of
was established from
the moment the curtain rose on the
initial performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
Do WORK OF WEEKS
IN A SINGLE DAY
Common Law Docket Confronting
Judge r. W. Oimsted in County
Court Cleaned.

The common law docket which was
called in the county court yesterday
and which contained eight cases was
disposed OF in record time. \ jury had
been summoned and sworn and every
one looked for a grind of at least
week in settling UP the different suits
and actions which were awaiting hear
ings When time came for adjourning
for the day it was found that there
was nothing left for the morrow, and
accordingly the jury was dismissed anu
the docket closed. Two of the eight
cases were continued, one on account
of the sickness OF counsel and the
other for legal reasons, and the other
six were either disposed of out of
court during the day or were dismissed
by motions of the plaintiffs as fast as
they were called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
SECOND WATERLOO
GAME is CANCELLED
Weather Too Near Freezing Point TO
Suits Managers Jack Tighe and
Frank Boyle.

Although old King Boreas of the
northland withdrew most of his CO.
horts last evening and left US today
without any rain, nevertheless Man
ager Jack Tighe felt that it would
be folly to play game today with
the thermometer hanging just above
the freezing point, and the contest
with Waterloo was Cancelled with the
consent of Manager Boyle of the
Boosters. The latter team came
down from Dubuque last evening and
today went to Davenport to play a
series of games, or at least the men
will remain for several days in hopes
of being able TIC play.
Local fans regret very much their
inability to see the leagues infants
in action, as they are of considerable
interest here. They will be here the
second week after the schedule opens
however, and they will be Of just as
much interest then.
Tomorrow the Galesburg team in
the Central association is due for a
stay of three days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
All THE FAMILY.

Manager J. j. Quinn of the Fam
lily vaudeville theatre presents an ex-
ceptionally good bill for the first half
of this week. Richie Due offers an
act the like of which has not been
seen here before. She is a contor-
zionist, but her act is made novel
and attractive by the assistance of
some finely trained dogs. One of
her poodles climbs from her feet to
her head and when he reaches her
head he sits up. Nick and LYDIA Rus
sell present a clever singing and pi-
ano act. Lawrence Raiden gives a
number of representations Sanford
and company present a comedy fistic
sketch, 1.-The Grand Windup," real
istic affair. Mrs. Mae Richards
Casey sings the illustrated song Il
Want a Home, That's All" The bill
is closed with new moving pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
ANDREW MACK is MARRIED.

New York, April 19.-AnGrew Mack,
the Irish singing comedian. and Miss
Katherine Humphrey, his leading lady
in The Prince of Bohemia" were
quietly married in the assembly cham
Der at Jersey City Saturday afternoon
by Justice Markley. The romance de-
veloped on road tour. Mr.. Mack was
married under his real name, William
Andrew McAloon, and gave his age as
46. Miss Humphrey said she was the
daughter of James Humphrey of AS
bury Park. and admitted 80 years. At
ter the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Nc
Aloon went by automobile to Atlantic
City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
Ih9SS@!fh l!e

of three weeks in the surrounding vi
cinity of the Windy city. Adams,
Hough & Howard, the authors of
Miss Nobody from Starland," The
Prince of Tonight" and "A Stubborn
Cinderella" are responsible for The
Flirting Princess" and Joe Howard
has fairly outdone himself in supplying
the score for this musical farce for his
songs, There Are Too Many Girls In
the World" La Deux Temps Paris
ienne," Cairo" Never Choose a Girl
From Her Photograph Pale Golden
Star My Jack O. Lantern, He
Loves My Dreamy Eyes "Oh, These
Men, I'D Rather Look at You Than
Kiss Any Other Girl" I've Been Kiss
ed in San Francisco" and others are
so whistleable that the audience often
joins in the chorus Mr.. Singer is send
ing the same all-star cast for this
spring tour that has presented the
same for the past seven months in
Chicago, including such well known
names as John w. Ransome, Vera
Michelena, Adele Rowland. Richard c..
Lee and others. Two of thu many
features Of THE Flirting Princess al .
the Vampire and Apaches Dances
arranged and produced by Joseph G.
Smith. who will present the same with
Adele Rowland and Vera Michelena,
also the barefoot chorus which has
created quite furore the past season
in THE Flirting Princess" The pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
MTNTYRE AND HEATH ToNIet

MTNTYRE AND HEATH TONIGHT.
There will be new jokes and laugh
ing catch phrases entering into every
day conversation after this evening.
when Mcintyre and Heath appear at
the Grand, Davenport, in their new
musical funmaker, I'm Hayti," which
Klaw & Erlanger have produced for
them on a big scale. The spirit of
maddest humor has blown over the
production, and it's Conventionality is
said to be of a nature to make its
strong appeal to audiences stated with
the conventional homemade or import
ed comedy, and the great song group
inGs and the vivacious sparkle of the
performance is said to have reaped the
reward of excellence in other cities
John j. McNally has built around the
suggestions provided by former sketch
es of Mcintyre and Heath a consecu-
tive development of story that proves
as interesting as it is humorous. and
the large company has been we'll cho-
sen to fill the auxiliary roles Reputa-
ton accredits much energy and pro
vision of action to the dainty chorus,
which is said to be almost entirely
composed of members who are now be-
ginning their professional experiences
upon the stage and have been gathered
from the musical conservatories during
the past year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
Gathered About Radiators

games Cancelled when the storm was
seen approaching in order to save rail-
road fare. Down at Springfield, how
ever, practice is going on just the
same, Manager Smith putting his men
through their PAGES under the shelter
of the Coliseum at the state fair
grounds.
Dick Kinsella says that the reason
Charley Murphy is trying to have the
Springfield club penalized for playing
the McNichols' Colts is because Muir
ply is sore at the way Kinsella slipped
it over on him on the Forest More
deal. Dick declares that if Murphy
presses the thing too hard he will have
the commission investigate certain
games played by members of the Cub
team against the Cuban Giants and
Leland Giants. Go to it boys We're
all enjoying it.
Peoria Star: Here's an odd coinci-
dence Mclean, last year an islander
outfielder, was drafted by the Mime
arolis American association team aud
turned back, rejected by Rock Island
and taken on by Springfield. Gala
han, last year an outfelder with the
Senators. was drafted by the Indian
apolis association team and turned
back. rejected by Springfield and taken
on by Rock Island. To a man up a
tree it looks as though Kinsella had
put another one over, this time on
Tighe.
In its account of the game last Fri
day that Mobile won from New Orleans
the Times-Democrat of the latter city
says: Three errors by the Birds
helped Mobile to the victory. Field
ing honors in fact belonged TO Mobile.
and then chiefly to Shortstop Berger,
who played a splendid game. In the
box. too. the team was strong, Bill
Neal holding our heavy hitters down
to five safeties, one of that number
scratch. Neal did better work than
any of the visiting pitchers yet ex-
hibited'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19

Third Baseman Campbell has been
made captain of the new Clinton. team.
John Wanner continues to head the
Memphis batting list and play sensa-
tional ball in the field and at bat.
It's all right, however, for the
weather man to get this out of his
system before the season opens.
Clyde Mcbride gets his hit almost
every day with Birmingham and is
holding down left field in acceptable
style.
Pitcher Christensen of Aurora, who
was signed by Springfield. is a victim
of erysipelas at his home and unable
to report.
Art Kruger of Dubuque has won a
place as a regular member of the
batting list.
Roy Snyder has decided to play the
short field for Bloomington again this
season and the fans will have no fur
Their cause for alarm about that corner
St Louis is trying to dispose of
Pitcher Laudermilk and is Offering
him to any Three-Eye club that may
have use for him. His lack of control
is against him.
1t is not unlikely that Pitchers DAILY
and Bell. sold last fall by Springfield
to the New York Giants, will return
to Kinsella's town Waivers have been
asked on them. AL Shaw also for
merly of Springfield. who was sold to
st. Louis and traded to New York has
been claimed by Brooklyn after waiv-
ers were asked on him.
There was not much doing in n base
ball way around the Three-Eye circuit
yesterday nor today. The several
clubs that had dates for exhibition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
The Demon or The Air

is the germ of grip, that, breathed
in, brings suffering to thousands. Its
after effects are weakness, nervous
ness. lack of appetite, energy and
ambition. with disordered liver and
kidneys. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic,
blood purifier and regulator OF stom-
ach. liver and kidneys. Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system and restore health and good
spirits after an attack of grip. If
suffering, try them. Only so cents.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
"A SURE TIP"

Listen sicBly folks-you want to
recover your former good health and
accomplish it as quickly as possible;
then follow this sure tip take
the famous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
City League at Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 19.-This
city is of the baseball map this year
and as a substitute for the professional
ball the fans are promoting a city
league of four teams which will play
two games every Saturday. Sunday
baseball will be strictly tabooed. The
schedule will soon be drawn up and
the teams organized for the beginning
of the season. 1t has been several
years since Cedar Rapids had a city
league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
PLAN A NEW BALL LEAGUE
Includes Cities Now in National and
American Leagues.

Chicago, April 19.-Another inter
city baseball league, composed of Chi
cago. Kansas City, Philadelphia, New
York, Cleveland, Cincinnati and st.
Louis, and possibly Boston, is under
formation, according to Henry c. Os-
terman. Osterman said money had
been obtained and queries have been
sent to various cities to determine
what steps might be taken to bring
about an immediate organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS

today. You'll find it the surest and
best medicine you ever took for cor
.recting a weak stomach and consti-
pated bowels 1t is also for Loss of
Appetite, Gas ON Stomach, Heartburn
BeIcIing, Headache, Dyspepsia, Indi-
gestion, Costiveness and Malaria, Fe-
yer and Ague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

AMERICAN DEAG UE.
Detroit. 8 st. Louis, 2.
All other games, rain.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
st. Louis-Chicago, snow.
Cincinnati-Pittsbur cold weather
Other games, rain.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Toledo, 6; Louisville, 3
Minneapolis. Z; Milwaukee, 2.
Columbus. 8; Indianapolis, Z.
st. Paul-Kansas City, wet grounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
FATE OF FOOTBALL
Is IN THE BALANCE
Missouri Valley Schools Meet at Kan.
sas City to Decide rs to
Substitute.

Kansas City. April Representa-
tives of the universities of Missouri,
Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska and Drake,
Ames, Washington university of ST.
Louis and the agricultural school of
Iowa met in conference today to de-
eide whether the American game of
football shall be abolished in the Mis-
souri, valley and the Rugby or English
game substituted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
A Famous Health Builder.

A medicine that will cleanse the bow
els and put them in condition to do
their proper work unaided viii do more
than anything else to preserve health
and strength. Such a medicine is the
tonic laxative herb tea. Lanes Family
Medicine Get 2 25-cent package today
at any druggists or dealers. No mat
ter what you have tried before. try this
famous herb tea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
FRANK COLE, NEGRO,
DIES AFTER FIGHT
Stanley Rodgers Held After Fatal
Termination of MIL at Phil
adelpIlia.

Philadelphia, April 19.-Frank Cole,
the Lightweight negro pugilist of this
city, died today of injuries received
last night in a boxing bout with Stan
ley Rodgers. Rodgers was held with
cut bail TO await the action of the
coroner. The referee and several wit
lesses were also held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
The Call of the Blood

for publication, finds voice in PIN
pies, boils, sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin-all signs of liver trouble.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills make
rich red blood; give clear skin, rosy
cheeks, fine complexion. health. Try
them. twenty-five cents at all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
"TKE FLIRTINe PRlNcEss. y

Mort H. Singers La Sale theatre
success of the past season. The Flirt-
ing Princess" has just closed the rec
ord breaking hit Of the season in Chi
cago, and is on a special spring tour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19

% rounds before his Colma club May
IA. He has promised the winner
bout with Stanley Ketchel for the
championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
TWO HUNDRED AT THE TAPE
Big Field Completes in Marathon of
Boston Athletic Association.

Ashland, Mass, April 19.-Ready for
long, hard run over % miles of mud
dy roads between this town and Bos-
ton, 200 competitors in the 14th annual
marathon run of the Boston Athletic
association lined up at the tape and
awaited the word to start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
DRISCoLL GETS KNOCKOUT
Gives Robson ''SIumbcr Tap in Fiji
teenth Round at London.

London, April ia big crowd saw
Jem Driscoll, the featherweight cham
pion of England, knock out Spike
Robson. also of England. in the 18th
round for the featherweight champion
ship and a purse of $1,000 here yes
terday The bout was scheduled for 20
rounds. but Robson was outclassed.
The Lord Lonsdale belt goes to the
winner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
Papke and Thomas Matches.

San Francisco, Cal. April 19.-Pro-
noter Jimmy Coffroth has matched
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
ILLINOIS THEATRE.

ILLINOIS THEATRE.
Second avenue and sixteenth street.
April 21-"WiIdnre," matinee and
night.
matinee and night.
April 26-s'The Lid Lffters."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
THE FAMILY.

Second avenue, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets. Vaudeville All
8, and 9;15. u. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
THE HOPP.

Eighteenth street, between First ana
Seconds avenues. Vaudeville at 2.3G
END s n. II,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19

duction will be at the illinois next
Sunday, matinee and night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-19
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