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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
AGED WANDERER IN COURT.
Eighty -Four-Year-O Veteran Sent to
Destination

DESTINATION.
Thomas Jones, eighty-four years old. and
a stranger in Washington, was defendant
In the Police Court today on charge OF
vagrancy After he had told his story to
Judge O'Neal, the old man was turned over
to c. A. Massie Of the Prisoners Aid So
ciety, who sent him on his way to Hamp-
ton Roads, where he was bound
The old man tottered to the stand to
answer the testimony Of Policeman Hall.
who testified that he had seen the old man
begging of people on the street
What were you begging forT' asked
Judge O'Neal.
Judge" replied the old man, II am
eighty-four years old. I am on my way to
the Soldiers Home at Hampton Roads, va.
lived in New Hampshire but my health
got poor as l grew Older, and was not
able to support myself. 1 left New Hamp-
shire four weeks ago, and have been on
the road ever since. When I reached
Washington yesterday I was out of money,
and I was trying to get enough to get to
the home"
In talking to a Star reporter later, the
aged wanderer said that he enlisted in
Company A, 9th Infantry, New Hampshire
Volunteers, in 1854. and served until the
close of the war when he was honorably
discharged. He married when young. and
had five children, but has survived them
ALL He supported himself as a molder until
his age and attendant tnfrmities made IL
impossible for him to make living Then
ne started out to get into one Of the sol
diers homes.
He says that he has had many ex-
periences since he left his New Hampshire
home When he had money he Travelled by
train, but the rest of the way he walked.
He came to this city on the train from Bal
tirnore but from Wilmington to Baltimore
he walked sleeping in farm houses on the
way.
Mr.. Massie sent him rejoicing on his way
to Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Advance in Freight Rates.

Freight rates on coal from Norfolk in
coasting schooners have been advanced to
80 cents per ton II to Boston or vicinity
and 20 cents per ton If to Providence and
rates will. 1t Is stated. be proportionally
advanced from this city. The rate from
Norfolk has been IS cents per ton, but the
schooner owners and masters haye been
losing money, they say. and have combined
for an increase.
According to a statement made by the
master of large schooner that recently
brought 1900 tons of ice here from Maine.
he would be $50 out OF pocket on his trip
after discharging here and going to Balti-
more for cargo. Freight rates, the ship
masters say too low to pay them. let
alone give owners any dividends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Skaters Floral Designs Are Noted
for their beauty. Lowest prices. 14th and I.
Advertisement.
Anacostia and Vicinity

The police of the Anacostia station last
night sent out a notice to the various pre-
cincts TO have the patrolmen endeavor to
locate no-top buggy with red running
gear, to which was attached a bay horse
the latter the property Of George Franklin.
II Is alleged that Franklin disappeared with
the rig In company with Miss Elizabeth
Skinner OF Congress Heights Sunday even
ing, and that the remainder of the outfit
belongs TO Edward Jarboe of Glesboro
Those convcrsant with the matter believe
the buggy Will turn up in few days, as 1t
Is believed the couple went away to be
married.
According to the information in the pos
session or the policemen, Raymond Skinner
ana william King, young residents OF Con-
Bress Heights. borrowed the horse from
Franklin and the buggy and harness from
Jarboe Sunday and went for a ride. When
they returned they met Franklin, who said
he wished TO take Miss Skinner for drive
short distance down the road. The boys
delivered the outfit to the young couple,
they drove of in II and had not been heard
OF up TO last night. when Sylvester Skinner
the father of the young woman. asked the
authorities TO take some action in the mat
ter.
Alexander B. Garden. florist, with
place of business Minnesota avenue,
yesterday discovered his premises there
had been visited by sneak thieves. who had
riffed the place Of a quantity of brass At
Among tne stolen articles were
three three-inch hose couplings, fifty one
inch valves. twenty-five spigots and fifteen
stop cocks.
Recently the attention OF the policemen
doing duty at Good Hope has been occupied
with reports OF various deeds OF a more or
less criminal character committed on
Walker road. just across the District line,
and with investigation OF the same There
was such an instance Sunday night, when
John Satwhite, who Is described as an in
offensive colored man. residing in Garfield,
was cut with a razor in the hands of a
colored man alleged to be Tyson Coates,
also citizen of the District. Satwhite 9
injury necessitated treatment by a physi-
clan here. who closed the gaping wound
with number Of stitches. Policeman Gill
lott last night arrested James Simms at
Good Hope and held him for the Maryland
authorities. charged with completely In the
affair. Simms will be taken to Marlboro
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
T Il E T h E A T E R.
New National Theater.

SO free has been the interchange OF IDEAS
between England and America that the
producers of plays have no hesitancy In
transporting their commodities back and
forth across the Atlantic. English audiences
are expected to imagine themselves in
America and do so, and America easily re-
ciprocates. THE Walls Of Jericho" pre-
scented for the fret time in this country at
the New National Theater last night. Is
typical English society play. but not q
problem play. Despite its fusillades OF epi-
grams. its cake-walking and It's conven-
tional elegance Of attire, It is an earnest
and simple plea for domesticity. 1t rings
clear and true, but ts hardly the awe-tn-
spring bugle blast that the title would sug-
gest 1t will not cause the walls of modern
society to fall down nor establish its clever
author. Mr.. Alfred Sutro, in public estima-
ton as the modern Joshua. 1t has the pre-
else atmosphere OF the problem play. but
suggests solution for the problem. In
stead of assuming that societys dictum Is
absolute and irrevocable as Is the custom
of the problem playwright Mr. 6utro pro-
ceeds to draw picture of strong man
who determines to rule his own house.
There Is some satire. great deal OF wit,
but more earnestness than anything else.
The action Is not rapid, but the clinaxes
once attained are strong.
I 1t is good to see Mr.. James X. Hackett
in the role of q matter-of-fact citizen Of
lighted many auditors with his portraiture
of heroism and romance. No player OF
the time has swash-buckled more CALAMITY
than he. AS the resolute husband he suc-
ceeded in being as impressive in a frock
coat as he has hitherto been In cloak and
plume. He held the interest OF the audi
ence unfagging, and maintained himself
we'll on the safe side in the matter OF emo
tional demonstration. The scenes between
Mr.. Hackett and Miss Mannering were
highly effective Miss Mannering conveyed
with vivacious completeness the idea Of q
beautiful woman who finds the artificial at
mosphere OF the smart set congenial and
was no less convincing In the concluding
scene when the wife and mother with sin
gle sentence destroys the net which custom
has woven about her. Mr.. w. J. Ferguson
plays the role OF an aged but elegant repro
bate and gives 1t the close study in made
up and minor detail which Is habtual with
him and which causes his character crea-
tions invariably to stand out with distinct
emphasis. Mr.. William Harcourt imper-
sonates rather matter-of-fact home-de-
stroyer. and David Glassford gives an unos-
tentatious but sufficient portraiture Of q
big-hearted Queenslander. Miss May Bla-
ney is sprightly and net not unnatural in
the role OF worldly young miss, and the
other feminine roles are competently as
sumed. THE Walls Of Jericho is in many
respects the most meritorious play that MT.
Hackett has yet produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Chase's Theater.

Nick Long and Idalene Cotton, In their
new comic sketch, Managerial Trou-
bles," and Olive May and J. w. Albaueh.
jr.. in THE Inspector from Kansas" were
the headliners Of the bill at Chase's The
alter yesterday. Miss Cotton and Mr..
Long gave several amusing limitations.
and concluded their performance
with an original creation called The
Dagos." Good music was provided by
Alexandra Mirret, violinist. and Adolf
Close, pianist Other numbers on the
bill were the comical dancing skit Of
Klein, and Clifton, black-faced Billy
Links nonsense, soprano solos by Sophie
Burnham. Coins dog pantomime. 1T Hap
pened in Dogville." and moving pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
School Books, New and Secondhand,
Lowdermilk & Co.. 1926 F st. Open evenings.
advertisement.
Defendant Was a Little Deaf.

On account of his deafness John A. Pink
ney, colored, thought the other man was
cursing him and proceeded to use a frying
pan and brick on Joseph Branson. also
colored. He was arrested for assault and
was a defendant in the Police Court yes
terday before Judge Kimball For the next
six months Pinkney will be a guest at the
District farm.
Branson showed a large bruise on his
head when he took the stand, and he pre-
scented the judge also with the frying pan
Of good size with which he said he had been
hit. He stated that he was talking with
Pinkney when the latter struck him.
You see, judge, am little deaf and /
thought he was abusing me-" was the ex-
PLANTATION offered by the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
VAUGHN CLASS INJECTION.
Responses to Toasts By Prominsn'
Members and Others,

The annual election OF the officers OF the
Vaughan Class Club OF the Sunday school OF
Calvary Baptist Curch took place last even
ing. Following the election the club adj
journed to the banquet room. where refresh
ments were served. The newly elected presi-
dent, J. w. Bell, presided as POSTMASTER,
and the following responded: r. w.
Vaughn, organizer and teacher OF the class;
Prof. Mitchell Carroll constructor; Rev.
8. n. Greene pastor OF the church, J. st.
c. Hambley. A. L. Swartwout and others.
Mr.. Ewartwout spoke of the fine work be-
Ing done In the missionary field by the 7.
men who labor In India and Korea. He
quoted the congressman who years ago
while pleading for the. protection OF mis-
sionaries said In answer to question:: Re
ligion Is such a commodity the more Of 1t
we send away the more we have left at
home"
Mr.. Hambly, referring to the District camp
many Interesting experiences. He stated
that the absence OF the Y. NJ c. A. tent
was conspicuous, az 1t had become neces-
sary part OF every camp. furnishing writ
ing material and tables to write on, caring
for the mail. providing amusement, selling
soft drinks, holding meetings and. gener-
ally speaking. becoming the camp club.
which exerts an excellent influence over
all"
Prof. Carroll had something to say about
spirits that was interesting and very
humorous. DR.. Greene in his talk said he
believed the success OF the Vaughn class
depended on four things, which had made
It what 1t is-sympathy, fellowship. instruc-
ton and work.
The officers elected are: Mr.. F. w.
Vaughn. teacher and Instructor; Prof.
Mitchell Carroll, constructor; Mr.. J. w.
Bell. president of the Vaughn Class Club;
Mr.. ]. 8. Hebbard, first vice president OF
the Vaughn Glass Club; DR.. T. A. Whit
tingdon. second vice president Of the
Vaughn Class Club; DR.. e. C. Rice secre-
tary; J. st. Clair Handy. assistant secre-
tary; Mr. H. r. Farmer. treasurer: Mr.. r.
8. Williams financial secretary; Mr.. g. H.
Judd, historian; DR.. F. l. Bartlett, crayon-
list; Mr.. George Canton, librarian; Mr.. c.
E. Braman. organist; Mr.. A. L. Swartwout,
chaplain; Mr.. A. L. Sampson. guide; Mr..
B. 8. CARRIER. guard: Messrs w. P. Denger
H. Smith and E. w. Grafton, ushers; look
out committee. Mr.. l. L. Hayes chairman.
and Mr.. ]. e. Fox. vice chairman: social
committee. Mr.. George E. Hebbard. chair
man, and DR.. Bernhard vice chairman; en-
tertainment committee Mr.. A. Copeland
chairman. and Mr.. J. c. Austin. vice chair
man; membership committee. Mr.. Victor L.
Minter. chairman. and Mr.. c. L. Shirley,
vice chairman; religious committee. Mr.. ID.
w. Hines, chairman and Mr.. A. L. Swart-
won't, vice chairman; printing committee,
Mr.. George G. Seibold and DR.. e. G. Rice;
relief committee. Mr.. Vaughn and Prof
Carroll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Edmund J. Lynch, dated Au-
gust 2, 1905. was fled for probate late
yesterday afternoon. I ne widow, Cecilia
Lynch is to receive 500 in cash and the
personal and household effects of the de-
ceased. Kate C.. Lynch, a niece. is given
81, 600 and is named as executrix.
James Laws. by his will dated July T.,
1880, devised all his property to his widow,
Virginia Laws, who is also named as ex-
ecutrix.
Alvina Scott Is named as sole beneficiary
in the will of her husband, George d. Scott,
dated January H. 1904, and filed for pro-
bate late yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Does Your Furnace Need Repairingp

II so you had best consult good stove man
at once. Don't walt until it's cold. Drop
postal to Hutchinson e. Mccarthy $40 10th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers foS
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day In the year at $50 pm.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at OPS. IL am. 2:3o and o:5o
pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsyl-
yania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly. ~
am. TO 3 pm. Arlington and alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington Fort Myer and Fails Church mali
hourly.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves It'll street wharf at 10 am
and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves 32d
street and Canal at $50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19

Miss Hawkes. Studio of Dancing,
Carroll Institute Han-Juvenile classes reopsn
Saturday Sept. D. 10 Am; Adult class Fridays
Sept. 20, 1:15 pm. Post Office Hall. Mt. Pleaef
ant-Juvenile classes reopen Sat. Oct. T.. S:1a
pm. Private lessons specially. Send for book
let, Residence, 2626 University place. Phone
N. 1895 X. se10-30t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Mann Law a Political Factor.

Although State Senator Mann of Virginia
was defeated in his aspirations for the gov
ernorship of Virginia. the now celebrated
Mann liquor law, of which he was the au-
thor, will play an important part In poll
ties in the state at the fall elections for
state officers. At a democratic convention
In Rockingham county held day or two
ago the nominees to the house of delegates
were Instructed to oppose any material
amendment In the Mann law. This feeling
is general throughout the country districts
of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Academy Of Music.

Joseph Santley, who is announced al
Americas greatest boy actor, appeared last
night in 1.-The Runaway Boy at the Acad-
envy Of Music. The play Is a melodrama by
Hal Reid. and is in four acts.
The story deals with the adventures OF
Harry Reynolds. an orphan. who has for
his guardian an old uncle. who, with Marie
Bouton. an adventures and an East In
dian slave plot to put the boy out Of the
way.
In the third act a circus scene Is shown,
in which several acrobatic feats are per-
formed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Municipal Improvements Ordered.

Municipal improvements have been au-
thorized by the Commissioners as follows:
Sewer in Philadelphia street between 9th
street and Illinois avenue and In Illinois
avenue between Philadelphia and Omaha
streets. sbutting lots g. 81. 65. GO. 81 and
IS OF block IS Petworth
Gutter inlet on the east side of 14th
street just north of Florida avenue at an
estimated cost OF $50.
Catch basin on the south side of D street
northwest between 9th and 10th streets be
cor nected with the brick sewer along the
north side of D street at an estimated cost
Of SEQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Places Filled by Election.

1t is announced that Arthur Crow, pres,-
dent Of the Carriage and Wagon Workers
Local. No. u, and George Langhenry, finan-
cial secretary of that body. recently ten
dered their resignation to take effect imme-
diately. At a special election of the union
their places were filled. Vice President A.
G. Morrow was elected president. Mr.
Morrow was formerly member of the
Philadelphia union. The financial secre-
tarys place was filled by the election of
William Umhau to the position. The treas
urer, Daniel Clancy. also resigned and his
position is now filled by Robert Joncher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Mission Branch In Wilmington.

Arrangements have been made by the
managers OF the Homeward Bound Mission
Of this city to establish a branch at VIII
mington. Del, in charge OF Major and Mrs.
Reindal. Commander James Haslam an
nounces that the mission now has four
homes in this city. besides an Industrial
home for men and boys. 1t also has an
industrial home In Baltimore. The mission
has been operating in Washington for six
years. and, It Is claimed. has sheltered
$500 men, women and boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Derelict Menacing Navigation.

That the wreck of the Baltimore schooner
Wilter Is still afioat and is dangerous
menace to navigation is not doubted IN
marine circles. Within the past few days
two vessels have reported passing a water
logged hull in the south Atlantic in the vi
cinity of where the Wilter was abandoned,
after being in collision with another
schooner. The vessel is floating with her
bow and stern above the water. but awash
amidships. 1t is probable the government
VIII be asked to send a vessel to blow up
the derelict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should have
The Star sent to them by mall In or
der that they may keep informed
about Washington affairs. In most
instances The Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
all OF the news from Washington of
the day before. The address may be
changed az frequently as desired. The
price OF The Star by mail daily and
Sunday Is Ga-cents per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Combine Against Fox Hunters

The farmers residing in the vicinity of
Rectortown. in Fauquier county. Va, have
combined against fox hunters, 1t being
claimed that the hunters had no regard for
growing crops. but rode through fields OF
grain or vegetable gardens with utter dis
regard for consequences to tho crops. The
farmers now propose to put a stop to these
proceedings. and have organized the Pied
mont Protective Club, with Mr.. Bidford
Gasscock as president Trespassing riders
after foxes are to be prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
CALL ISSUED.

Republican League Committee Called
to Meet in st. Louis.
Attorney Gus A. Schuldt. District execu-
tive committeeman Of the National Re
publican League. has received a call from
J. Hampton Moore, president Of the league.
for q meeting Of the executive committee
at st. Louis. Mo-. October 10 next. At the
meeting the place for holding the conven-
ton OF the league for 1906 will be decided
Attorney Schuldt will present the advan-
ta8es Of Washington as proper place for
among the committeeman soliciting theil
votes for the capital city.
The National Republican League is COM
posed OF q number Of the republican clubs
in the United States. and has q member
ship Of 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
CITY ITEMS.
What Is Truth, Anyway"

well. that Sure is Easy!
Truth is hard-boiled fact-without bias,
exaggeration or concealment l can give
you a fine instance"
well, what's the answer"
"Just the plain, unvarnshed statement:
'MAGUS' IL a MINE! .
It has the ore and It has the brains in Its
management It's worth asking about"
SO2 F at. NV. Rooms 1928. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Kernan,s 1yceum Theater.

Pat Reillys BuriesQue Company is this
weeks attraction at Kernan's Lyceum The
alter, two large audiences being on hand to
witness the opening performances yester-
day afternoon and last night The two
burlesques, Simple Simon and "a Warm
Time at Reilly's," are well presented with
an abundance of rough comedy, and the
olio proved entirely acceptable to the Ker-
nan clientele.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
e5th and Penna. Ave. Star Branch.

If you are not coming down town today
leave your advertisement for The Star at
Herbst's Pharmacy, 25th and Penna. ave.
NV, and it will be sent to The Star Office
without additional cost. Wanted Help adj
vertisements are only l cent per word each
insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Child Severely Hurt.

Willie Davis. fifteen years old. resident
of Twining City. fell from a moving street
car near Pennsylvania avenue and Sd street
northwest this morning about 7:30 o'clock
and sustained a scalp wound and an injury
to his back He was taken to the Elmer
gency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Joseph Santrey in "a Runa-
way Boy" s:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, s:15 pm.
Columbia-"woodland, S:15 pm.
Remarkably g. Woods Burlesquers,
S:15 pm.
Lafayette-Erroll Dunbar In sherlock
Holmes" S:15 pm.
National-Jemes X. Hackett In "The
Walls of Jericho" Sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Great Furniture Bargains.

The trustees sale OF Furniture (mostly
new at Sloan's. 1907 ST., tomorrow at
1880 am. offers the greatest opportunity
OF the year to secure good Furniture at
your own price. The sale also includes a
fine lot of Books, Library and Office Fur
niture, Lace Curtains, etc.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Two Chances Instead of One.

We conduct two real estate offices, COM
manding locations to invite patronage from
every section Of the city. You will rent and
sell houses quickly II they are listed with
us. Stone & Fairfax. s04 to sos F st. 1912
n Y aye-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Remember 6Oc. Candies Are All 35c
lib. now at GEO. B. sHEETz' S, F and 10TH

Edward G. Farrell. an employee Of the gov
eminent printing office. became suddenly Ill
at North Capitol and G streets yesterday af-
ternoon. The ambulance was summoned
from the Casualty Hospital and the sick
man was taken to that institution for treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19

IF the Present Price Of "Star Of the
East" -four G5.25 per Dbl. s1.40 u -bbl sack,
catches you, the unexcelled quality will
hold you. old Time" nearly as good.
$4.75 Dbl. $1.20 A-bbl sack California
hams, SIC. Regular hams, 12hc Pota-
toes. Toe. blu. Large Pickles. 1Oc doz
Matches, 1Oc. doc. ]. T. D. Pyles' Stores,
including 94S La. ave. se15-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19
Royal Pilsen Beer Possesses

In the highest possible degree every element
of beer quality. perfect light brew. For
case phone w. 436. Abner-Drury Brew. Co
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19

Lucius Burnett. colored. pleaded not guilty
in the Police Court today to charge of
firing a revolver at Charles Washington.
but was found guilty and fined 500. In
lieu of payment he will serve six months on
the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-19

While working at Cumberlands boathouse
at the foot of 9th street southwest yesterday
afternoon, Albert Rabbit. forty.hve years
old. living at $40 Sth street southwest, fell
against piece Of pipe and received pain
full injury to his face. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital where his injury was
dressed