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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

The advantages of Philadelphia were
strongly laid before Congress. then in
New York, and the claims of the new
county building were fully presented.
With this in view. the building was COM
pleted. not az originally intended with
rooms for the courts and county officers
but with one general room occupying the
entire ground floor for the House of Rep
resentatives. and on tho second floor q
Senate chamber. rooms for the Vice Pres
ident and other officers. Having decided
In favor Of making Philadelphia the ma
tons capital. Congress removed there in
1890, sitting for tho first time In the hall
at 9th and Chestnut streets. December I
Of that year. and remaining till 1900
when the capital was transferred to
Washington.
During its occupancy by Congress
the building was found inadequate for
the increasing membership of the
House Of Representatives. and was
heightened in 1898. affording ample
accommodations for both bodies till
they left.
igress were held in the old structure.
which. originally designed for the dis
trict court of Pennsylvania, was not SO
used until early In the nineteenth CEN
fury. Then the district court occupied
one part Of the building and the court
period the United States district court
also occupied quarters In the building,
finally leaving the building to take It's
quarters in the state house about 1926.
sit in the building until September,
1895. On the occasion of the last ses-
sion In the building before the court
removed to city hail, Judge. later Gov
Pennypacker. read history of the old
structure. For the next three four
years part Of the law school OF the
University Of Pennsylvania was accom-
modated in the old building.
During the ten years the old struc
ture was used by Congress some of the
most stirring events in the history of
1.-THE young country were enacted In its
halls. There Washington took the oath
OF office for the second time: there
John Adams was inaugurated President.
and there occurred the first fist fight
that ever darkened the proceedings of
the hall Of the House Of Represent
Iatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Chase's

Chase's this week presents Lillian
Rurkfart. supported by ..iaud 0dell. Ben
tanin Ford and Norman FcusiCur. in
What Every Woman Wants written
hv Ma6ge Glove and Iuel'a Comfy The
supplementary attraction will bo the SIX
Musical Cuttys. with tho same spectacular
presentation they offered abroad. IN"
Specia comedy feature of the program
viii b The cartooniSt Art thur Bowen.
while he sings comic songs and illustrates
them in black and white in time with the
music
George Mckay and Holm CantHeI in
"Eelow the Dead Line: Rcta Walker.
comedenne: Ifickey's Comedy Donkies
and Ponies: Susanna RoCamorn. in new
songs. tho Strength Brothers in a Ell
ropean athletic novelty. and a Fisher
] ass. on the daylight motion pictures.
complete the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Iyceum Burlesque Stock Co.

Starting with a matinee tomorrow the
I.yceum Theatcr Burlesque Stock Com
pany will begin its summer season. The
Istes. song hits from the summer shows
now running IN New York and good bur
iesdue are promised. As n special attrac-
ton and for one week only. the manage
mont has engaged Prof. Nohes European
Flea Circus The feaS are seen pulling
chariots. turning merry-go-ToundS filled
with riders Juggling and walking a tight
-one with sonersault in the middle Of
the slack rope. There is a treadmill act
nv one Of the small creatures. and a
ballroom scene of merry dancers. Here
fofore such exhibitions. rare as they are.
have been possible only at close range;
hut tT7eT- are now shown so that tho gen
eral public may witness a flea circus
IN all its cleyerness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
"The Man From Home. "

William Hodge in The Man From
Home" will be the attraction at the
BelaSco Theater next week. The story.
written by Booth Harrington and Harry
Leon Wilson. deals almost exclusively
with a phase of American life that finds
its way into the newspapers every week
or so, viz. the frequency of marriage
between titled aristocrats of Europe-gen-
orally irlpoverished-and the sturdy
Daughters of our wealthy class.
All the scenes are laid In Italy. at Sor-
rento. where the famous Hotel Regina
Margherita stands on the cliff fronting
the Bay of Naples. The story deals
with the adventures of Ethel and Horace
GranEerSimpson. son and daughter of
old John Simpson. who made fortune
i'll kokomo. Ind, and who have been
living abroad in the hope of contracting
a matrimonial alliance with nobility.
Their guardian, Daniel Voorhees, Pike
arrives in time to investigate the claims
of certain titled foreigners. and proves
them 4 gang OF worthless scamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Gayety.

For the attraction this week at the
Gavetv Theater Gailager and Shean Will
present The Big Banner Show" mu-
steal comedy with two-act satire. The
Girl From Paris" The opening burlesque
Is said to be brimful OF novelties. pre-
.ented by Ed Gallagher, who has PLAYED
throughout the country In his vaudeville
sketch. The Battle OF Bay Rum" and
that happy little Dutchrnan. Al Shean.
The leading feminine role is handled by
'Rabette" The vaudeville artists in
e,uda Leo Jundts, Harry Cordove. Thorn
as De vassy. Clara Gibson, Mabel Leslie
and Annie Goldie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Garbanzo Again.
rom the Columbus Journal.

A correspondent asks US about the gar
BANJO or chick pea. We told all about i,
some time ago. but our friend lost the
paper and now he wants to try some
garbanzos 1t is an legu.re of an
tipuity, on which the philosophy of In
dia fed centuries ago, but now much used
in Latin countries. The garbanzo is the
Spanish name and one will find much
of the bean when he goes down to Porto
Rico. The Italian name is ceci pro-
nounced seSha.
IT is soaked over night and boiled with
slight piece of pork three or four hours
1t is Il very nutritious and tasty food and
we hope our correspondent will hunt II
I'D If he asks his Italian fruit dealer
for sesha. he will doubtless get it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Casino.

TIE program at the Casino this week
includes Ten Merry Youngsters" an Or
eanization of versatile players. in thir-
ty-five-1ninqrte singing and dancing act
Another feature act IS that offered by
viii Lacey. cycling comedian, who rides
double and single wheels In variety Of
difficult feats. Other members OF the
program are Robbie GnTdone in classical
noses: Joe Hartman. eccentric comedian
Kelly and Judge, comedy acrohats; Ches-
ter &: Jones in singing. dancing and con-
vocational patter. That Kid. comedian,
ana an extra quality OF motion picture
plays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Cosmos SUNDAY Concert.

The feature of today's concert at
the Cosmos j. the special engagement
Of the opera singers Walter Norwood
~ the Henry Savage production Of
IUccin!.S new opera. the Girl of the
Golden West. ana Mile. Louise Hen
ursehS. long identified with the Ham
meLsfein Manhattan Opera Company
Both Will sing solos from their favor
lite operate roles May E.leanore Ball
violin virtuoso. who PLAYS the Cosmos
Ae%t week. Mil open her engagement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Cosmos.

The program at the Cosmos Theater
this week includes THE Mysterious
Moore" I'm comedy magic, black art
and illusions One of the features OF
his act Will be the Great Trunk Mys-
terry. ''The African Dodge" by elm
ton. Nolan and company. The Moke in
the Hole Miss May Eleanore Ball
violiniSt La Petite Marguerite the
Dancing Doll, the RoseIle Trio in d
unique acrobatlc turn. and the Mans
fields, dancing banjoists complete the
bin. Motion pictures viii be of the
usual Cosmos standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Cosmos Anniversary Week.

Next week is 10 be anniversary week
at the Cosmos. The bill will be increa sed
70 seven acts. One of the headliners will
be the Fol-de-rol'' girls. who come direc,
from the New York winter garden with !,
melange Of song and dance hits from the
reigning Schubert successes. Woifshein'
Living Bronze Statues viii be another bic
number; Lowell and tcbert Drew vii
present their cOmediette, "A Cure fol
Love. Madeline Sheen the Militant
Suffrasette. and the Great trsona are
a $50 on the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
"The New Leader"

Chase's next week brings its season to
Il close with Sam Mann and company
in The New Leader" the Gordon and
North Amusement -Company's production
of Aaron Hoffman's comedy showing a
rehearsal Monday morning in burlesoue
heading the bill The supplementary at
traction will he the English coincidence.
Josie Heather; Homer Miles and com
pany. including Miss Helen Ray. appear
In On a Side Street" a character com
edy of New York's boarding house
habitues. A typical English music hall
sketch, THE Boatswain's Mate" will be
played by Percy Wsram and company.
Weston. Fields and Carroll, singers; .he
Reed brothers. in their novelty act; Dixon
and Dixon. eccentric comedians, and the
daylight motion pictures of Winsor Nc
Kay, the cartoonist. originator Of Little
Memo complete the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Invisible Indians.
lie Atlantic Monthly

All Indians seem to have learned
wonderful way OF walking unseen MAX
ing themselves invisible like certain
spiders which in case OF alarm caused
for example. by a bird alighting on the
bush their webs are spread upon. imme
diately bounce themselves up and down
on their elastic threads so rapidly that
only a blur is visible. The wild Indian
power of escaping observation. even
where there is little or no cover TO hide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Girl of the Golden West

Following Tack Straw the Columbia
Play CTS will he seen in n revival of THE
Girl Of the Golden West" It is the play
in which Blanche Bates, as the The Girl,
achieved one of her greatest tri,IInphs
III this city. where the play was original
ly produced. With her in the notable
cast were such we'll known artists as
Robert billiard. Frank Keenan, and 9TH
erS who have since held the attention
nf tho nIlhEr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Historic Congress Hall
to Be Restored

A FER sixteen years of neSle It. a.
~ of futile attempts to start work.
the councils Of Philadelphia have
finally passed bill appropriating $500"
for the restoration Of Congress Hall.
located at 9Th and Chestnut streets. that
| city. and for erecting memorial electric
lamps in Independence Square
| The bill was signed by Mayor John T..
! Reyburn April y. and il is hoped that
several of the memorial standards may
! be erected and lighted for the first time
! on the Fourth of July.
! The first of the most recent attempts
to restore the old and historic structure
was made in 1892 by the Colonial Danes.
! who spent great deal of time and con
| siderable money TO place in approximate
| y the same condition it was in a century
earlier the old senate chamber in the
hall. This work was completed and a
reception held TO commemorate the
event in 1896, And that ended all work
on the old building for another de@ade.
About eight or nine years ago another
pec" of restoration was undertaken.
| This consisted OF hrickins mp the en-
trance on 9th street to make the en-
terror of the building coincide with its
early design. This Jealous and patriotic
work was not without its comic aspect,
for in h. licking ZIP the entrance the stair
way leading to the restored senate cham
Der was, metaphorCally speaking, her
metiCallX sealed. Since 1902. then. ac-
cess to the senate chamber has been de-
barred to all
At that tim" there made a her-
culean effort to have the building re
stored in a manner that would redeem II
OF all its myriad evidences of modernism
and bad taste that q hundred wears OF
expert activity had given il, and restore
it 10 its pristine condition as far as
practicable. From that time until the
present there has been an annual hue
and cry. followed by many evidences of
good faith. to have the restoration be
gun The Philadelphia Chapter of tho
American Institute of Architects gcnrr-
ously agreed TO place at the disuosal of
I he city all It's expert and artistic knowl-
edge free of cost. only making A require
meDt that the city should pay the ex-
penses inseparable from drawing the
plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

today TO take part IN the concert. and
several specialties will be held over
from last week s. show to complete the
program. The orchestral program in
cludes the "Orpheus" overture. selec-
tions from Lucia d Lammermoor.
the "Jocelyn Berceuse.' Nevln's 'Nene-
tan Suite and popular numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Casino Sunday Concert.

II" program for the Sunday concert at
the Casino Theater today Includes: Nell
son Narins. piarologlIist: Golf Phillips,
singing comedian: Tiller Sisters, In solo
and duct vocal selections; Marie Ralston
FOR som" time SoIoist on the concert
stage, Betty HaW lIirs, another musician
o. note. and now motion pictures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

This Offer accepted a few years
ago. and Il committee of the cha pter be
gan the arduous and special work of
collecting the necessary data from which
to base the proposed restoration. This
part of the work was undertaken with
enthusiasm and with the greatest care.
Floors were torn up. partitions anG parts
of walls prohed for information for. as
with most old buildings erected more
than century ago. there is not known
to exist the original plans for the struc-
ture.
1t was necessary for the architects to
literally feel their way. In this under
taking II was also necessary to consult
historians old ma ga zines containing blue
prints. and even. i'll one instance, an
early CariCature, which contains the only
known view of the interior of the House
of Representatives. Crude though il is.
1t is the only authority for the arrange
meIts of the lower house of Congress t
the time to be obtained Recollections of
early historians were pat in requisition
and much valuable information obtained
in this manner.
rs the work OF tearing down and OK
aiming progressed. drawings to scale and
photographs were made. until there now
is at the command of the committee of
architects immense mass of useful
material that leaves little room for doubt
that the restoration will generally be a
faithful copy Of the original structure,
as viewed INTENTIONALLY. With the exterior,
aside from ordinary repairs and some
needed paint. there will he no change.
Early in 1862 the province OF Pennsyl
vania acquired the property at the south
east corner OF 9th and Chestnut streets,
Philadelphia for the purpose Of erecting
there, within the next twenty years" a
building TO be used for holding courts and
as public assembly room. It was not
before 17S5 however, that the state. for
il was then a state, managed to get to-
gether the funds necessary to begin
work. Work was not begun until some
years later. In 1857 the original lot was
extended fifteen feet further south on 9th
street, and convicts from the jail at 9Th
and Walnut streets put at work excavat-
ing for the foundations. The building was
completed early in March, 1889.
While the county building was in course
Of erection the question of changing the
seat Of national government became one
of great Importance. There were plans
to remove the capital to a location on the
Delaware. to Baltimore. to retain it In
New York, and also very strong effort
was made to take 1t to Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Majestic,

The Majestic Theater and the O'Connor
Stock Company present this week THE
Man OF Mystery. This startling drama
ie declared an absolute novelty in theme,
construction and Characterization. and
the comedy is abundant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Virginia.

Miss Helen Dodge. violrlist al the Vir-
e!nia Theater. !th and T. is proving a
real attraction. She was born in Cleve-
lsnd. ONO. = stiN in her teens and has
ALREADY made two-year tour through
the principal cities OF the United States
Her hours az the Virginia are from II TO
> daily. and on Sundays from . until
o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

in. was probably SLOWLY acquired III hard
hunting and fighting lessons while trying
to approach game axe enemies by sur
prise or get safely away when compelled
to retreat And this experience trans
mitted through many generations seems
at length to have become what Is vaguely
called instinct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Belasco Summer Stock Season.

Manager l.. S. TAYLOR of the Beasco
Theater has just been Informed by Mr..
Lionel Belmore, who Will manage the
summer stock company at that house
this season. that the opening play will
be Maud Adams great success. Peter
Pan" which Will be presented the week
beginning May 80. Mr.. Belmore has made
arrangements with Charles F'Tohman for
the use of the original scenic production
and costumes. The enterprise in offer
ing so spectacular and noteworthy play
with its enormous royalty. at summer
prices is declared to be but d preliminar y
indication of what Belasco patrons may
expect. For Peter Pan" MIR. BemOre
is especially engaging many OF the
clever juyer-e players who supported
Miss Adams as possible. Mr.. Bemore
himself will arrive here early this week
10 supervise the necessary alterations In
the stage for this massive production.
The company Will include leading act
ress who played the title role In Peter
PAN In England. Mail orders when &C
companied by remittance will be filled
now for the opening week Of the stock
season. and the regular box Office sale
will begin Monday. May -. the prices he
ing the usual summe! scale of - cents
p, =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
Lecture by Claude N. Bennett.

Next Sunday evening at the Columbia
Theater Mr.. Claude y. Bennett will de-
liver lecture entitled The South, To-
day and Tomorrow. The lecture has
had the Endorsement az public men who
have made study of the resources of
the south, and will he illustrated with
nllrncrnIiS views and rurIt Lon rIicfnres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

John Drew Is making a tour Of the
northwest.
Bessie Mccoy has been engaged for the
Follies of 1911.
Conan & Harris are negotiating for a
theater in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

James X Hackett was in one of the
audiences that witnessed Mary Manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Lillian Burkhart declares that she is 60
ing to the lecture platform next season
for A while in behalf of votes for
women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Nine Hortense Scheff. who is the moth
or Of Fritz Scheff. Is one of the best
known prima 7onnas In Europe singing
Wagnerian roles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

newspaper play. called Followed BY
Fate" was produced lately by amateurs
in Boston. and is likely to be seen on the
professional stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Wright Huntington Is the leading man
with Rose Coghan in her tabloid version
of "a Scrap Of Paper" called "A Wise
Widow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

"A Woman's Way In which Craze
George added to her stellar honor. is
underlined for early production by the
Columbia Players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Aphie James viii produce Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett's play. Judy OuIara.
in Boston about the middle of May. The
piece is q romantic comedy drama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Edwin Ardin is going to dramatic
Booth Tarkington'z Conquest Of "a
naan' for his own use next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Maude Fealey is stock sJar in Salt
Lake CITY, and lately appeared there in
the title role Of ''Glorious Betsy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

Arnold DAILY Is negotiating for an ap
pearance in london. where he proposes
reviving his successes among The Shaw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

In her new play, Lilly the Bill Topper.
Marie Tempest Is astonishing her friends
by showing unexpected ability as trick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
The Iron Market

The local iron trade has been quiet this W eek Matthew Addy x Co.'S Cincinnati report says:
 '"rhe New York Journal of Commerce says we are always optimistic in regard to pig iron. It has been pretty nard this year to maintain a cheerful atti- tude, but during the 90 days beginning July 1, pig iron stocks in furnace yards decreased 20 per cent That Is surely a good sign. It is a fact of the gravest importance, and if this reduction con- tinues at this rate, within six months stocks will be reduced so that the market will change entirely. As things are low, the market belongs to the consumer. He can do very much as he pleases But with stocks reduced it will be a prodlc- CTS market and higher prices mean better times for both the maker and the buyer. It has been buyers market for two years and iron masters will heartily welcome the time when they shall again have something to say as to the price al which their product is to be sold.
 The developments of the week have not been significant. Trade has been jogging along in fairly satisfactory way mith some small buying for this years shipment, and every now and then a good order for next year. Certainly as much iron is being sold as is being made. It is pleasant to record that many smell ters are short of iron and are asking to have shipments hurried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
INDIVIDUAL BEER GLASS

From the Baltimore Sun.
 "A glass of beer, bartender, and heres my own glass! None of those others for rine!'
 With these words a well known ex- saloonkeeper ordered drink, and at the same time drew a medium sized shell glass from his coat pocket. The barten- der's surprise was so great he nearly dropped to the floor, and the customers eaped with wide open mouths while the hangers on fell back against the wall.
 "Fin Ter up again, bartender. said the antiseptic man.
 Just before starting to do as command ed, the bartender made for the water trough to rinse the glass.
 "No you don't, bartender; hold on there That glass is not to be rinsed, the anti further spake.
 Well, this was almost the limit, but the bartender checked the hand that was making for the water trough and guided it to the beer spgot. He filled it up and set it on the bar, after which he hurried away, forgetting to get his money. He | was too confused. This man has been carrying his owr | g.ass for two years now, and when one l breaks or gets smashed in his pocket he 1 buys another.