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CITY AND DISTRICT.

A wagon belonging to N. Lindsey Of
Alexandria, Va, turned over while on
Hamilton road near Congress Heights yes
terday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Carter
Bradford, the driver, WAS slightly injured.
j. T. Skerrett, forty years of age, living
at 115 street southeast. was struck by a
Capital Traction car while crossing the
tracks at the corner of n street and
Pennsylvania avenue about o'clock last
night. He received a slight scalp wound.
which was dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital.
A wagon in charge of NJ. 8. Lowry of
1902 18th street northwest was struck by
Baltimore and Ohio engine while cross
ing the tracks at the corner of Delaware
avenue and II street yesterday afternoon
Fortunately Lowry escaped uninjured,
but the wagon was wrecked.
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Chase's Theater.

Two novelties are included in this weeks
midwinter entertainment program at
Chase's Theater. One IS the SHOW" given
by Ned Way burns Minstrel Misses and the
other Is moving picture assistance called In
to play by Adolph link. the little man-big
comedian" in connection with his im!ta-
tons. The minstrel misses are seventeen
talented young women. They make their
first appearance as Ministries on parade,
with white faces and wearing long coats,
high hats and playing Kazoo band instru-
ments. Next. in view Of the audience, they
blacken their faces. make a change Of CO.'S
tune and present typical minstrel first
part, with overture. solos and end-man
jokes. The music includes many old time
favorites. For the olio the MINISTRIES again
change costume, appearing In planta ton
dress and singing and dancing in keeping
herewith Adolph link walks before the
footlights in evening clothes and announces
that he will, in turn, give limitations Of
Edna May, LQttie Collins, May Irwin and
Broadway chappie. He then invites the au-
dience to visit his dressing room and OBJ
serve his method of making up. He retires
and by moving pictures the diminutive
comedian. with the aid of valet, is seen
donning attire similar to that worn by
Edna May as the Salvation Army lassie in
The Belle of New York" The pictures are
repeated for each change Of costume. The
little fellow pleased last evening as well
while on the stage as he did In tho pictures.
Menifee tombstone, Belle Stoddard and
larry Thomas presented a one-act comedy,
untitled THE Golden Rose" that entertain
ed. Adamini and Taylor, as wandering
ninstrels, earned applause. and Bedini and
Arthur presented juggling act that was
certainly original. and during which large
amount of crockery was demolished. Mar
TIM and Max MILAN repeat their ledger
main sketch. seen here before, but with sew
erai interesting additions. The vitagraph
pictures this week deal with the adventures
| of 'Rube and Mandy" at Coney Island one
| summe. day in June. They are sure to be
| appreciated. in view Of the zero weather
now prevailing here
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LABOR UNION ELECTION.
Central Body Chooses Officers for En-
suing Year.


Much interest was evincsd in the semi
annual election Of officers last evening Of
the Central Labor Union. A full repre-
sentation OF affiliated bodies was in attend
ance. with the result that there was a large
vote polle6. Harry w. Sherman was re-
elected to the presidency over John H
Brinkman. his only opponent. Mr.. Brink
man. however. was elected vice president,
succeeding J. Lynch. N. o. Sprsgue and
M Smelling were his competitors for the
office.
Charles W. Winslow polled the largest
vote cast and was reelected recording Sec
rotary over Charles E. DIETRICH, who at one
time held that office. A. G. NJ Ross was
elected financial secretary, to succeed J. A.
DAILY ]. M. Heisley was reelected treas
urer by reclamation. Samuel Beckett was
elected serGeant-at-arms, vice w. T. Tritt-
poe, who declined the nomination. ]. F..
McCarty, Moses Peyton and Geo. Schmidt
were elected auditors.
It was announced that the committee ap-
pointed several weeks ago to investigate the
alleged reputation of building trades
strike order by the plumbers and interior
marble workers would submit a report at
the next meeting. The central body In
dorsed the bill providing for the construc-
ton Of the Old Dominion and Great Falls
electric line. The legislative committee
was instructed to call upon the District
Commissioners to make known the feeling
of the union toward the bill.
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Lafayette.

In marked contrast with the weather con-
ditions on the outside the audience at the
Lafayette last night found itself transport
ed to southern cline, where the foliage Is
always green and Icy sidewalks are not ex-
perlenced. All that was needed to complete
the Illusion was the presence Of song birds
but there was plentiful display of flowers
and plants peculiar to a southern climate.
Lottie Blair Parker, the author Of Under
Southern Skies" was responsible for the
transformation which was necessary to
properly present that production, and there
was nothing lacking either IN the stage eff
fects or the cast which would tend to indi
cate that the scenes had not been laid in
the southern portion Of Louisiana, as noted
by the program. The plot concerns wife
who left her husband and baby girl while
the latter was still OF tender years. The
girl grows to womanhood and is sought for
in marriage by two rivals. one of whom Sc
cures the promise Of her hand in marriage
by threat to divulge the family secret. A
mock marriage ceremony takes place, but is
interrupted by the appearance of the long
absent wife and mother, who falls in
swoon at the feet of the bride. An ex-
PLANTATION follows and the bridegroom to- be
Is dismissed in shame after admitting that
he had attempted to trick the maiden into
marriage by threatening to reveal to her
the history of her mother, whom he declar-
ed was of dark skin. There Is nothing miss
ing in the attraction to give 1t a true south.
ern air, and a house party with the colored
attendants in musical numbers for the en-
tertainment of the guests amused the audi
ence as well. Although she made her first
appearance with this particular company
last night Minnie Victorson showed that she
was possessed of the necessary emotional
ability for the chara cter Of Leila Croft
ton. Marcus Mcclellan and Henry Wal
thai. as the rivals. where both good in their
respective parts as was also Florence Hill,
who was cast as Amer Liza.
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BE THE AT E B.
New National Theater.

One Of those unostentatious English pro-
auctions whose charm is as indefinable as 1t
is irresistible was offered at the New Ma
tionai Theater last night. when Three Lit
tie Maids was presented. The piece Is q
genial succession Of incidents not extraor-
binary In themselves. but interesting be-
cause of the ease with which they are pre-
scented and because Of the amusing people
concerned in them. The f1rst act has a
number of catchy though unpretenuous bits
Of song. Maurice Farkao appears to ex-
cellent advantage with voice whose nat
ural sweetness Is finely adaptable to the
simple little melodies he interprets
with so much grace and magnetism. In
direct and pleasing contrast to Mr. Farkoas
polished personality Is Mr.. G. P. Hunt
leys broad comedy as Lord Cheyne. His
travesty of the Englishman of leisure who
Is too indolent to think straight or talk
plain Is as close to burlesque as a piece Of
this character would permit. His comedy
is most laughable. The first act Of the
piece amounts to little mora than a mono
logue golf by Mr.. Huntley, with occa-
s!onal musical embellishments, and 1t Is
highly entertaining first act at that.
The second act removes the audience
to tea shop in Bond street, and there are
elaborate masquerades and other deceits
and coquetries.
The piece is thoroughly effective and at
the same time thoroughly refined. The
laughter is spontaneous and hearty, and
the encores for the songs sufficiently in
sistent to leave no DOUBT to their genu-
ineness. Yet there is no descent to horse
play. Neither is troop of prancing cory
phees projected across the stage in order
to make display compensate for lack OF
intrinsic cleverness. The piece is a "must-
cal comedy in the most legitimate sense
of the term. 1t is a play with 8 light but
consistent story. a wealth of repartee and
with sufficient music to enliven but not to
dominate Its action.
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Golden Cross Election.

Meridian Commandery No. 17S, U. o. G. c..
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Oliver G. Lombard. noble
commander; Mrs. Teresa A. r. Gonzenbach
vice noble COMMANDER: e F. EIugg ms. keep
er of records fourteenth term; Clara A.
Lombard financial keeper of records; treas
urer, r. \. Walker, worthy prelate MIS-.
Ida NJ. Warren; worthy herald, Miss Jo-
hanna Henrick; warder inner gate, Mrs.
Sarah A. Burgess; warder outer gate, Mss
Lauretta HenTick; past noble comm ander,
Mr.. A. A. Walker: representative to the
grand commandery. d. w. Keck: alternate,
d. NJ. Ogden: trustees, Clara A Lombard
ID. NJ. Ogden and e. F. Higgins Deputy
Grand Commander Vandora Huggins will
install the ewly-elected officers Friday
evening January 8, 1904.
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Death Of Mrs. Annie M. Clarke,

The announcement OF the death of Mrs.
Annie M. Clarke, wife Of DIR. Daniel B.
Clarke which event occurred last evening
at her residence, 1922 massachusetts, ave-
nue.. in this city, viii cause sincere sorrow
among her many relatives and friends. A
lifelong resident OF the District and a
practical, consistent Catholic she was
kindly, sympathetic neighbor and a gen.
erous benefactor. Many acts Of benevo-
lence evidenced her warm impulses, bat for
the young, the helpless and the orphan she
was especially considerable. 1t was. how
ever, uniform characteristic that the
helping hand was always unostentatiously
extended.
Mrs. Clarke was born in the city of
Washington seventy-seven years ago, and
here her whole life was spent. Seven years
since the golden jubilee Of her marriage to
DR.. Daniel B. Clarke was celebrated amid
the congratulations of many friends.
long Illness closed in calm and peaceful
death, while she was surrounded by de-
voted and mourning friends. Her husband,
DIR. Daniel B. Clarke, lifelong and honor
ed resident of this city; married daugh-
ter. the wife of Alexander Porter Morse;
eight grandchildren and one great grand
child survive her.
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Empire.

"A Hidden Crime a typical melodrama,
was presented at the Empire yesterday af-
ternoon and evening. While the play con-
tains many thrilling situations. there is also
a great deal of comedy introduced, in which
Frank DeLeon. James Thompson and Mar
guerite France are seen to advantage. The
play is laid in San Francisco. and 1t tells a
story of young heiress who has been sep
arated from her father. The aged million
aire. who IL a slave to absinthe. seeks to
find his daughter to bestow upon her his
wealth. cousin learns that the girl is to
inherit fortune. and in order to share in
the riches he tries to gain the girls affec-
tons. Failing in this, he gets the rich man
to sign will in his favor through the use
of the strong cordial. A young detective,
also in love with the heiress, is always upon
the scene at the proper time to foil the viii
lains plans, and later marries the girl.
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Academy of Music

William B. Gray's temperance drama,
The Volunteer Organist," is the bill for
this weeks entertainment at the Academy
The stellar role is enacted by George H.
Nichols, but the part is not featured as
strongly other roles in the play. There
are some heroic scenes ip the action of the
play. but possibly the best opportunities for
effective acting fall to Sam Yocum, a log
cutter. This character in the hands of Rob
ert E. Romans is made stronger role than
the lead. The cast is very well balanced,
the play Astounding in good humor and fun,
which Is contributed to very literally by
Charles Hasty as Ebb Utter, John E. Cor
man as Hubbard Griffin, and James Allen
play is the singing in the church scene by
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Great Bear Spring Water.

For best Photos, Kemethy's. 11Oe Pa. ave.
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v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Cheap coal Is slaty, Inferior
Advertisement
Residence DESTROYED by Fire.

Information reached here yesterday of the
destruction by fire of the frame residence
occupied by Henry Frye at Camp Springs
Prince Georges county, Md. The building
was owned by Mrs. Rock. a widow, who
rented portion OF the place to Mr.. Frye
and who was absent when the fire occurred
The blaze broke out about 10 o'clock at
night. Mr.. Frye. who was asleep in the
house at the time, with his two children,
barely escaped from the burning structure
with the little ones saving nothing. The
house and It's contents were entirely de-
stroyed. The loss Is estimated at about
$1,000. which is partly covered by insur-
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

Oil Heaters for 81 90 to $3.50.
A. EBERLY's SONS. 71s 7th st. NV.
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BOUQUET FOR MRS. PR1TcHARD.
Judge of Supreme Court Receives Roses
for His Wife.

In submitting their final report late yes
terday afternoon the grand jurors for the
October term of the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia. through Foreman
Samuel H Walker, expressed to Justice
Pritchard, in Criminal Court No. 1, their
satisfaction at the method now in force for
impaneling Jurors and the pleasure derived
from their association with the court and
Its officers In conclusion, Foreman Walker,
on behalf Of the jury, presented to Justice
Pritchard for Mrs. Pritchard, a large bou-
quet of American Beauty roses.
Justice Pritchard made fitting response,
and wished each of the retiring jurors a
happy new year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Wills Filed for Probate.

The late Adelaide Thomas, by her will.
dated September % 1903. and filed with
Register Dent, bequeathed her estate to
Lucy Thomas for life. Upon the death
of the latter the property Is to revert to the
nephews and nieces of the testatrix.
The will of Thomas w. Stewart, dated
March "a. 1900. has been fled for probate.
His wife, brother ard sisters are named
benefciaries.
BY the terms of the will OF Annie F.
Longshhaw, dated February Is. 1894. and
placed on record, her husband, Luther
NJ Longshaw. is named beneficiary and
executor
The will of Robert Catlin, dated Septem-
Der 10, 1891 has also been filed for probate.
His estate is left to his wife. Mary L. Catlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Alleged Theft.

Joseph w. Scull, an employee in the ord
nance department at the navy yard, was
arrested near the corner of 41a and streets
northwest by Detectives Parham and
O'Brien about II o'clock this morning and
escorted to police headquarters where a
charge of theft from the United States
government was lodged against him. He Is
accused OF stealing four pieces of brass.
weighing fifty pounds, from the navy yard
yesterday. Scull Is twenty-five years old.
and came here from North Carolina about
one year ago and boards near the corner Of
I'd and f streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Tug SPRAYS Mishaps,

The tug Spray, owned by Alexandria
parties. has been unfortunate Of late. Sew
eral weeks ago a fire broke out aboard
during the night. and the vessel was badly
damaged. Recently workmen were rebuild
ing the burned part and putting her in trim
for service. She was lying on the outside
Of the wharf at the foot of Queen street, at
Alexandra, and the ice drifting by opened
a seam night or two ago, and the vessel
filed and sank. She will be raised as soon
as possible and made ready for service
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Drivers Rye Cordial Cures Coughs

And colds: pure rock candy and old rye
whisky, S1.O0 bottle. COS Pa ave.
de26-t, tn, 1T.
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ADMINISTERING.
District Society Of Christian Endeavor-
ers Receives Report.

GLE 1ScCSAtoS kkepOIts
The District Society ofsthe Christian En-
deavor Union held its annual meeting last
evening at Calvary Baptist Church, 9Th and
H streets. there being alarge attendance.
The reports Of various committees on work
accomplished during thef year were heard
and the evening was.smade enjoyable by an
address by the District president and music.
The subject Of the remarks of the president.
Mr.. o. P. Kellar. was the "Philanthropic
ana evangelistic work tbs society is accom-
plishtng and yet hopes to- do Miss A. Sa-
lone Wingate rendered. contralto solo,
Jesus. Thou Art Standing" Mr.. P. 8.
Foster conducted the musical service.
Tho annual report Of the District treas
urer Miss Louise Dale Leeds. showed that
the treasury held balance Of s25.7S after
the payment Of all expenses Miss Alice M.
Meynes of the committee on missions had a
favorable report to make Of the work ac-
complished during the year by this COM
mittee.
A service Of worship. conducted by Mr..
Herman c. Metcalf.. recording secretary of
the District Union. closed the evening.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aoademy-"The Volunteer Organist."
p. m.
Inase's-ked Wayburns Minstrel Misses
and polite vaudeville SIS p. m
Coumbia-Denman Thompson In The
Old Homestead" S:l5 p. m.
Empire-'A Hidden Crime" p. m.
Kernan's-Fred Irwin's show, S:15 p. m.
Lafayetts-"Under Southern Skies" SID
D. m.
National-"Thres Little Maids" p m.
Washington Club-Talk on Wagners
Ring of the Nibelung." $50 pm.
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Boys Arm Broken.

Frederick Alderman, an eleven-year- old
boy. living at 465 F street southwest was
knocked down and run over by a wagon
belonging to the Allegheny Coal Company
while crossing the street near his home
about 6 o'clock last night. Pedestrians who
went to his assistance found that one Of
the boys arms had been broken, and he
was sent to the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

the choir boys. Masters Willie Nelson and
Floyd Hunt A fine representation Of
snow storm is given. and some touches OF
realism to an exciting scene of the loss OF
Little Jennie Yokem, the log cutters daugh-
ter, in the snowstorm. by the advent across
the stage and into the roaring blizzard of
two big st. Bernard dogs. Altogether the
drama Is an interesting production, AFFORD
ing study Of the liquor question from both
sides of view. interpolated with the sunshine
and shadows of the typical village life.
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Ice Covers Tidal Basin.

The tidal basin still offers excellent skat-
ing ground, as the work of the police boat
in breaking up the ice was confined to
the western end of the basin near the
bathing beach, and the eastern side toward
the bridge was left untouched. This part
is smooth as glass, and several inches
thick. The portion cut up by the plow Of
the harbor boat is again frozen solid and
cannot be broken until the ice softens,
the Vigilant has not power enough to
break her way into the basin with the ice
as hard 1t is now.
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Good sleighing on Driveway.

The smooth and level driveway along the
tidal basin from the foot of 18th street to
the Long bridge is in excellent condition
for sleighing. and yesterday afternoon two
or three drivers who had discovered the
fact were having fine sport flying over the
smooth surface. The entire roadway is
covered with sheet Of ice and snow about
an inch in thickness. making a seghing
course much superior to the circle in the
White lot
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Catholic Knights Install Officers

Immaculate Conception Branch, No. 419.
Catholic Knights Of America at a special
meeting December q elected officers for
the ensuing term, who were duly installed
Sunday evening. January 8. Those in
stalled were: P. A. Tobin, president;
Michael Mahaney, vice president; VIM b.
Becker, recording secretary: VIM. NJ.
Becker, financial secretary; Thomas Heany,
treasurer; Philip Caraher, sergeant-at-
arms; VIM Tinker, sentinel. Trustees are
Michael Mclnerney, three years; James J..
Nolan, two years, and Samuel Johnson, one
year.
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Left Side Injured.

Eugene May. forty-f1ve years old, of 1904
14th street northwest, fell on the ice at the
corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania av-
enue about o'clock yesterday afternoon
and slightly injured his left side. He was
conveyed to the Emergency Hospital, and
after receiving treatment was able to go
to his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

Blooming Plants for the House.
They lend a touch of summer to the win
ter home. Order Of Guide 1924 F-Advt.
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v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
80 9th st. The cream of the coal fields
Advertisement.
Association of Glass Presidents.

The presidents of the various classes of
the Columbian University met yesterday
afternoon In the medical building, adopted
constitution and bylaws and elected the
following officers: w. c. Thorn, president;
E. W. Burch, vice president; F. g. Hem
mick. secretary; H. E. Collins. treasurer.
The object of the associat ton Is to pro-
mote the welfare of the student body of
the university and encourage athletics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

At the regular monthly meeting of the
American Association of Civil Engineers
to be held in New York tomorrow evening
a paper on 'Domes" will be read by Mr..
Ewald Schmitt of this city. There will be
lantern-slide illustrations, and the usual
discussion by members will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

While coasting down the hill at the head
OF 18th street northwest on a sled last night
Robert Armstrong, nineteen years old, of
1872 Cincinnati street northwest, collided
with a wagon in charge of Marion Stewart.
Armstrong was thrown to the ground He
sustained scalp wound which was dressed
at nearby drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Seriously Hurt.

Philip Shultx. fifty years old. Of 661 JEFF
ferson street. Anacostia. while coasting
down a hill on q sled near his homo last
night collided with lamp post and was
rendered unconscious. He was removed to
:he office Of a nearby physician. where
wound over one eye was dressed. He re-
vived under treatment and was conveyed to
his home In the patrol wagon from the
Anacostia substation.
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We Move Anything.
Mr. Schmttt to Discuss Domes.

Merchants Transfer & Storage Co., a20 E st.
advertisement.
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Harvey's,

Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
has been the foremost Oyster House and
Restaurant for the past fifty years, and still
enjoys the reputation of procuring and
cooking the three most delicate dishes of
the American continent-Oysters, Chesa-
peaks Diamond Back Terrapin and Canvas
Back Ducks--in manner superior to all
others; also Broiled Live HOLSTERS and every
variety of sea food. 1t
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Result Of q Fall.

Arthur Luckett, colored, of 1O5 seaton
street northeast, fell on the ice near his
home yesterday afternoon and broke his
right arm. The police Of the eighth pre-
cinct conveyed him to the Homeopathic
Hospital, where he was given surgical at
tention.