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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
ALLEaED BOGUS CHECKS.
Nan Arrested IN oskaloosa, Iowa.
Wanted In Washington.

A telegram received late yesterday after
noon by Major Sylvester from the chief of
police of Oskaloosa, Iowa, announces the
arrest at that place of man with many
aliases who, it is understood. is wanted here
for forgery and false pretenses. The
prisoner is yariously known as George A.
Powers, alias James B. Prescott. alias j.
p. Preston, alias George E. Prindle alias
William A. Clark
It is alleged that December 10 this man
passed on the Hotel Releigh bogus check
for $75 drawn on the First National Bank
OF Ell Paso, Tex. After Powers arrest he
was turned over to the authorities OF
Waterloo, Iowa, where It Is said he Is
wanted for an offense similar to that COM
mitted in this city, and 1t is regarded as
doubtful whether the Iowa authorities will
surrender him to the Washington police
department until he has been tried In that
state.
. It is stated that Powers does not attempt
to get off suspiciously doubtful paper. The
checks he is said to have passed in this
city, New Orleans, st. Augustine, Fla.
at Waterloo. Iowa, have been on the Ell
Paso National Bank and have borne what
purported to be the signature of Cashier
Joseph Williams to the regularly stamped
certifcation. These checks ranged from $50
to $50 each, and Cashier Williams has
amounts between $500 and $1,000
December 81 several thousand circulars
were sent broadcast by the Washington
police department describing Powers and
bearing replicas of his signature on both
bank check and hotel register. 1t was
stated that while in Washington he was
accompanied by a blonde woman about ~
years of age, whom he registered as his
wife. He offered the alleged bogus check
at the Hotel Raleigh in payment for their
board, taking the balance In cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

and that the formal recommendation maxi
ing the appointment a matter Of official
record will be made within few days.
Mr.. Stidham called on Commissioner West
at the District building this morning and
they had a long conference relative to mat
tiers connected with the local street cleaning
department, the duties of the office, etc.
MIR. Stidham told the Commissioner that
the American Bridge Company with which
he is now employed has offered him a SAL
airy equal to that of the superintendent of
street cleaning here, with an annual in
crease, but Mr.. Stidham says he prefers to
live in Washington, where his parents re-
side, and that he desires to try his hand at
experimenting the street cleaning depart
ment of the national capital. He intends to
make arrangements at once for bringing his
family to this city, and will know within
few days just when he can conveniently
leave the company with which he is now
connected. He stated that he will likely be
able to assume the duties of superintendent
Of street cleaning about the 10th of this
month.
Mr.. Stidham made application for the po-
s1t1on september 30 of last year, and he has
been highly recommended for the position
by officials of other cities and by prominent
citizens of this and other cities In New
York city Mr.. Stidham, as assistant general
superintendent of street cleaning, had
charge of several thousand men, and his
work in that position has been highly
praised He was also in charge of the re-
moVal of snow and ice from the streets in
New York. This feature of street cleaning
in Washington is considered one of consid-
cradle Importance. Mr. Stidham in addi-
ton to being a graduate of the city high
schools, Is also graduate of Cornell Uni
versity. holding degree civil engineer.
He has had considerable experience in
sanitary practice, including the sewerage of
towns, building sewage-disposal plants,
etc. Mr.. Stidham Is also an associate men,
Der of the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers.
In securing Mr.. Stidham for superintend-
ent of the local street cleaning department
the Commissioners believe they have Sc
cured the right man for a position involving
many difficulties and requiring considerable
executive ability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL.
Annual Exercises at the German
Orphan ASYLUM.

The annual holiday festival in the Ger
man Orphan Asylum, in Anacostio. was
celebrated New Year day. All available
rooms were filled by large assemblage Of
those who favor the high aim of that In
stitution. Among these were many of the
most prominent German-Americans Of this
city.
The official part of the festival took place
in the nicely decorated hall, in which were
seated the children and guests, and also
the occupants of the Rupert Home for the
Aged. After an overture was played by an
orchestra the forty-seven children of the
asylum sang that old German Christmas
song, "Stille Nacht." The opening address
was made, in the absence of the president
Fred. Imhof, by the vice president, VIM.
and expressed thanks for the many gifts to
/ the Orphan Asylum by lovers of charity
After prayer by Rev. G. H. Buehrer and
Rotations and songs by orphans an ad-
dress was made by Simon Wolf, one of the
directors. Mr.. Wolf spoke of the work done
by all who are connected with the institu-
ton, and said the chief aim shall be in the
future. as 1t has been in the past, not to
consider the religion of the Individual but
to give instead a good forma ton of char
acter. Songs and Rotations closed the off.
cial part of the festival after which sup
per was served.
Among those present were: F. Meyers
secretary; CHI. Rogier, treasurer of the
asylum; Messrs. Oh. Heurich, II. Rothschild
A. Loeff1er. Oh. Schafer Oh. Craft, F. w
Kahlert, Oh. Weitzel, w. G.. Motz Dr. P
Herbst. ]. Carr Louis Kettler, F. Faust
l.. Pohlmann and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Old overholt Whiskey, 81 Full Quart,
At Donnelly's, 18th & 1 SITS. Phone 1895. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Alright Coal Heater,
VIII heat space 80 feet square, s23 %
A. Eberly's Sons, 71S It'll NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
MONEY FOR THE NEEDY.
Funds for Associated Charities and
Citizens Relief Association.

The managers of the Associated Charities
are appealing for contributions. They ex-
press the hope that the present renewal
of cold weather will bring about an In
crease in the number and amount of con-
tributions, which fell off great deal dur
ing the Christmas holidays. They state
that there is immediate and urgent need
of funds.
Mr.. John Joy Edison. treasurer of the
association. Acknowledges with thanks the
receipt of the following contributions, which
have been sent either to the general Of
flee, S11 G street, or to Mr.. Edson's place
of business in the Washington Loan and
Trust building:
A lady left at office 81: Mrs Serena Hale
Davenport, s.; Mr.. Stephen Vail, So; Miss
Adelaide Davis, s.: Mr. Joseph F. Birch, jr.,
$40; Mrs Elizabeth c. Hoeke, So; Mr..
Henry Eberbach, s.; Mr.. J. H. Barnard. 81;
Mrs. Fannie B. Larner, IS; Miss Nelly i.
Larner, 81 Mr.. j. w. Nef', $3.50; Mrs. A.
Mary B. White. $50: Miss Nelly G. Morton,
81: N. B. c.. $40; Mr.. c. A. Aspinwall, 50;
NJ. ]. p, 81; Commander Frederick A.
Miller, $50; cash, SIS; Mr. Irving P. Wan
GER s.; Mr.. L. S. Bacon, SO; Mr.. H. K.
Fulton, $40; Miss Cornelia l.. Lloyd, So;
Miss Margaret s. Potter, s..
Mr.. Corcoran Thorn, the new chairman
of the finance committee of the Citizens
Relief Association, has had special con-
ference recently with the treasurer, Mr..
John F. Wilkins. They discussed the fact
that contributions to the relief funds of
the society have. not been so large as is
necessary to meet the needs of the present
winter season. The hopes SIS expressed that
contributions will be greatly increased in
number and amount now that the Christ
mas holidays are past. The present spell
yof especially severe weather emphasizes
and increases the need for financial help.
On behalf Of the managers of the asso-
citation, Mr.. John +. Wilkins, treasurer.
expresses thanks for the following gem
erOus contributions which have been sent
either to 81 G street northwest, or to
Mr. wilkins private office in the Washing.
ton Post building:
Mr. c. c. Willard $12.5G Mr.. Jos. Stras
burger. SO; Miss JEANNE Turnbnll IS; Mr.
VIM M. Dougal s.: Mr.. q. w. Shoemaker.
SIS; Mr.. M. G. Lloyd, $40; Mr.. J. M. Clapp, $50;
Maria L. Duncan. $, Sarah Bryan Lees.
81; DIR. and Mrs. VIM. CT. Rives, $25; Mr..
George Little, So; Admiral and Mrs. Philip
Hichborn, 81: Dr. Jesse3 Ramsburgh. IS;
Mrs Serena Hale DasenrOrt. IS: Mr.. Her-
ace Wyiie, SOS: Mr.. j. W-sNeff, 50; Mr.. H.
X Fulton, $40: Mr.. Z. A. Berry, 81; Mr.. HI.
D. Mirick, IS; "a" 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Special Revival Services.

The Fifth Baptist Church, on E street be-
tween 9th and 18th streets southwest, was
comfortably filled last night where Sc
ries of special revival services are in pro-
gress. The service begins at 7:30 pm, the
first half hour being a song and praise
service. Special music was rendered by
the chorus choir of fifty voices and the
noted DALEY quartet.
DR.. Bruner, the pastor of the church, read
for the Scripture lesson a part of the first
and second chapter of Acts and the four
tenth verse of the seventh chapter of Sec
ond Chronicles. His subject was "a Great
Revival" He pointed out that the condi-
tons of great revival were unity, prayer
perseverance and humility, and said thai
the church today is paralyzed and power
less because it is prayerless. He then stated
that the results of a great revival amazed
and confounded the people and deeply con-
victed them.
The meetings will be held every nigh,
this week, except Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Entertainment at Tenleytown.

The annual holiday festival at the Tenley-
town Baptist Church was observed on Mon
day evening. The following took part in the
program, under the direction of the SUPER
intendent, Mr.. Jared Hayden: Raymond
Burgdof, Minnie Smith, Esther Burgdoff,
Aubrey Hayden. Hilda Tully, WILDER Hol-
lege, Reggie Fowle, Vernon Snow, Lille
Abel, Lula Burrows, Millie Smith, Edith
Allen, Harry Neal Willie Burrows, Ber-
nard Abe, Earl Hayden, Viola Burrows.
cara johnson. Annie r. Hunter, Miss Myr-
tie King.
Inc reward Bible was presented to Au-
prey Hayden. An envelope, containing
money was presented on behalf of the
school to the superintendent Mr. Jared Hay-
den. Santa presented to the pastor Rev
6. w, Mccullough, an envelope containing
gift from church and Sunday school. Mrs
Snow presided at the organ, accompanied
by Mr.. Snow and Mrs. Strauser with yio-
Inns, and Prof. Strauser with cornet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
NEWSNOWND TOE LAW
DRAFT SUBMITTED ny CORPORA.
TON Council muvALL.

The local authorities are determined to
try every means within tfieir power to have
the sidewalks of the cityscleaned of snow
and Ice by the residents of1the municipality.
Corporation Counsel A. b. Duvail today
forwarded to the Commissioners the draft
OF new police regulationfrequiring citizens
to Keep the sidewalks free from snow and
ice, prescribing penalties for failure to com.
ply. The regulations was drafted by the
corporation counsel at the request OF the
commissioners subsequent to the attorneys
opinion that the Commissioners have
authority to adopt and enforce such regu-
lation
The Commissioners took no action on the
regulation to-day, but 1t is understood from
their expressions on the subject that the
regulation will be adopted, and that after
II mas been advertised according to law for
thirty days 1T will be put in force and
prosecutions will be conducted under its
provisions. !
The text of the proposed new regulation
Is as follows:
fhe, tenant or occupant of any building
OF lot or land. or in case there shall be no
tenant or occupant, the owner Of any build
ing or lot OF land fronting or abuttinr on
any paved sidewalk within the fire limits eff
the District of Columbia, and in the case of
any puliaing or lot of land owned by any
corporation joint stock company, or syndi-
cate, the superintendent manager or other
person IN charge or control of such building
or lot OF land, SHALL within the first four
hours OF daylight after the ceasing to fall
OF any snow, cause the same to be removed
from such sidewalk: and in case ice has
formed upon such sidewalk. the tenant. &C.
cupant, owner, superintendent, manager or
other person in charge or control of such
. pu,iaihg or lot of land, as above. set forth.
snail, within the first four hours OF day
nsht after the same has formed, cause the
same 10 De sprinkded with ashes or some
other suitable substance.
Penalty Imposed.
ANY violation Of any of the provisions
OF this regulation shall subject the person
so offending to a fine of not more than SIS.
ana IN default Of the payment Of the fine
70 imprisonment in the workhouse of the
days" 'i''iA Nv .
1t is proposed that this regulation shall
oe, ADOPTED as section OF article 8 of the
ponce regulations. With this new regulation
IN force, and with the old ordinance on the
SUBJECT OF the corporation of Washington.
the authorities believe they can do business
at the Old stand with residents who fail to
keep the sidewalks free from snow and ice
,oiWithstanding the Court Of Appeals ha :
heid that 1t Is the primary duty of the
municipality to keep the sidewalks in safe
condition for the public :, -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
THE TIL E a T E R.
"Little Johnny Jones. {.

George M. Conan with his singing. dane
ing and acting company will be the at
traction at the Columbia next week. pre-
senting his latest musical play. Little
Johnny Jones' There is gorgeous mount
ing for each of the three acts. The first
act setting shows the interior of the Hotel
Cecil in London, the entrance from the
Strand.
The second act shows the steamship pier
at Southampton. an ocean greyhound with
steam up, and the attendant life and color
of sailing day! The last act represents Chi
natown. San Francisco, with it's quaint
buildings and characteristic surroundings.
Mr.. Cohans company embraces many
well-known names, including Ethel Levey.
jerry ]. Cohan J. Bernard Dyllon, Sam j.
Ryan Tom Lewis, Helen F. Conan, Truly
Shattuck and Edith Tyler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Was in Electrotype Department of
Government Printing Office.

Charles NJ Oliver. whose home was at
All st. Paul street, Baltimore, dropped dead
in the government printing office this morn
ing while at work. He was employed as a
fnisher in the eleetrotype branch of the
office. AS soon as he was stricken the
ambulance was summoned from the Emer-
gency Hospital and the doctor in charge
found that life extinct.
The body was placed in the ambulance
and taken to the hospital morgue. Coroner
hewitt Investigated the case and concluded
that death was the result of natural causes.
Mr.. Oliver was about fifty-four years
old. He was a native of Philadelphia and
had worked in Chicago, Baltimore and this
city. He was member of an Odd Fellows
lodge in Baltimore and leaves a widow but
no children Mr.. Maurice Joyce of this
city was a friend of the deceased. He
went to Baltimore today and notified Mrs.
Oliver of her husbands death. 1t is likely
that the body will be taken to Baltimore
for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Services to Be Conducted Tomorrow by
Rev. John D. La Mothe,

Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the residence of
Mr. c. w. Cooksey, 631 l. street southeast,
over the remains of Frank w. Golden, who
died at Tucson, AriZ, December "a.
The remains arrived this morning from
Arizona. The services will be conducted
by Rev. ]. D. La Mothe, assistant rector Of
Epiphany P. E. Church, of which Mr.. Cod
den a member He was also a men,
Der of the Kings Daughters and Sons of
the Church. The pallbearers will be
Messrs. George Thorn. William Russell,
Howard Leapley, Howard Fisk, Guy
Worthington and Walter Taylor, all close
friends of the deceased.
Mr.. Golden was son of the late Mrs.
Mary Golden, who died a year ago, his
father having died when he was ten years
of age. He had been in poor health for
some time, and in October last went to
Asheville, n. c., with a hope of improving
his condition. He returned to Washington
a few weeks later and was confined to his
bed. On November 20 he departed for Tue
son, Ariz., where he again went in the hope
that the climate would benefit him. He
stood the trip comparatively well, but
shortly after his arrival at that place con-
tracted slight cold A few days previous
to his death he was compelled to return to
his bed. and gradually grew weaker until
his death.
He was twenty-five years of age and was
we'll known in this city. He was connected
with the reportorial staff of The Evening
Star, having risen to the position of re-
porter from a messenger boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
An Unusually Cold December.

Weather bureau statistics show thai the
mean temperature for December in WASH
ington was 81 degrees, which was the
coolest since 1SsO-24 years-when it was
20 degrees. The coolest December since
1871 was in 1876, when 1t was 20 degrees.
The mean for the past "a years Is 3e.1
degrees. The lowest temperature in De-
cember was on the 18th, when it was 6
degrees. The warmest was on the 2Sth.
when 1t was 60 degrees. The greatest daily
range was on the 18th, when the mercury
dropped 81 degrees. The precipitation for
the month was 3.33 inches. The averae e
for December for "a years was 314 inches.
There were clear days, II cloudy, and q
partly cloudy. Rain fell on II days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

1. Overture, Magic Flute Mozart
. a. Serenade, Don Juan .......... Mozart
b. Duet, La CT Darem ........ Mozart
8. Symphony, c major, Jupiter -. Mozart
4. a. Conservation of Sounds" ........S ponr
b. Minuet from Don Juan" 49,. Mozart
). Overture "Wassa TRACER" ....... .Cherubini
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

George Buchanan. thirty-eight years old,
whose home Is at 1916 Sth street northwest,
fell on the sidewalk near 9TH and streets
last night about IL o'clock and injured his
hand. 1t was dressed at Freedrnan's Hos
pital
Patrick Murphy, twenty-seven years old,
living at 497 X street southwest fell on the
Sidewalk in front of the Baltimore and Po-
tomac depot this morning and bruised his
face He was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Suit to obtain Letters Patent.

George T. Butterfield of Boston, Mass
has instituted suit in equity in the District
Supreme Court against Frederick 1. Allen,
commissioner of patents. The complainant
seeks to have issued to him letters patent
on certain improvements he claims to have
made in rubber-soled leather boots and
shoes. 1t is alleged that complainant APP
piled for patent September so, 1896, and
his application was rejected May %, 1908.
An appeal to the District Court Of Appeals
affirmed the action of the commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Fined Twenty Dollars.

William Mitchell was arraigned before
Judge Kimball in the Police Court this
morning on charge of the larceny of IS
in cash from Charles Pryor, who lives In
31st street northwest. After hearing the
testimony the court fined him 800
There was party at Pryor's house. 1t
was stated. and several witnesses testified
that Mitchell had his hands in Pryor's
pocket while he was intoxicated
Mitchell denied that he had anything to
do with the taking Of the money. but the
judge didn't believe him. II Mitchell fails
to pasF the fine he win spend sixty days in
Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Baptist Ministers Conference.

The Baptist ministers conference met
Monday at the Shiloh Baptist Church, l.
street between 10th and 18th northwest
Rev. Anderson Taylor, D. D., pastor
President ]. 7. Clark was In the chair
Rev. ]. /. Loving acted as secretary. The
meeting was largely attended. The reports
of the pastors related mostly to a re-
capitulation of the work of the past year
in their respective fields OF labor, the out
lining of the work for the new year and the
report of the visit of Santa Claus to their
homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Maria gre Anniversary.

The thirty-ninth anniversary of the mar
rage of Rev. j. w. Gaines and Mrs. Gaines
was celebrated Monday evening at their
home in Rossiyn. Va. Many members of
Zion a. NJ. +. Church of which Rev. Mr.
Gaines is pastor, attended the celebration
and congratulated the aged couple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
prevention of CONSUMPTION. -

TIE Prevention of Consumption will be
the subject Of an illustrated lecture to be
delivered this evening in St. Stephens Epis-
copal Church, 18th street between Columbia
road and kenesaw street. No admission fee
will be charged, the object being to educate
the community upon the subject implied in
the title of the lecture. There will be
many interesting and instructive views.
showing various lines of constructive social
service by which the white plague is
being fought in a modern city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
"Me. Him and l."

Bickel, Watson and Wrothe will appear in
Hurtig & Seamon's musical spectacle the
coming week at the Lafayette Square Opera
House. The play is called Me, Him and
t. rather an ungrammatical title, but the
farce is supposed to be extremely funny.
and there is no fun in grammar, hence it
may be apropos. Although only a few
weeks out upon the road, the comedy is re-
ported to be a success. The program calls
for sixteen musical and dancing numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Adgie's Lions.

Chases polite vaudeville program next
week will include Mile. Adgie. the Span
ish Hon-tamer and her den of performing
lions as the sensational feature. Others
in the bill will be the six Musical Cut
tys,' Digby Bell, Foy and Clark, in ''The
Old Curiosity Shop" Kelly and Ashby IN
aorobatic comedy and eccentric pantomime;
Marion Carson, in vocal selections; Eldora,
Juggler, and the motion pictures of Tine
Voyage to the Arctic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Gas Radiators and Oil Heaters.
CO: The Stimulator-Th Regulate

Special low prices.
GIG 18th. e. y. MuddmIn & Co. 1904 G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
To Hold Memorial Services

Howard University and the First Con-
gregationaI Church have arranged to hold
memorial services for the late Rev. Jere-
miah Eames Rankin, D. D., LII. D.. in the
First Congregational Church next Sunday
evening. DIR. Rankin was for many years
pastor of the Congregational Church and.
later president of Howard University An
address will be delivered by Mai Gen. O.
.. Howard, L. S. A, retired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Death of M. A. Macdonald.

Information was received here today of
the sudden death of Martin A. Macdonald
several days ago at Parkersburg, w. Va.
He was taken with pneumonia, it is stated
ana his death resulted in a few hours there
after.
For number of years Mr. Macdonald re-
sided in Washington, having been a clerk in
the Post Office Department. He was trans
ferred to Porto Rico and remained there
three years. Since his return to the United
States he has been stationed at Parkers-
burg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
"The Duke of Killicrankie."

John Drew has every reason to regard
the number 49, as of good portent This
is his thirteenth season under Charles
Frohman's management. Mr.. Drew is now
appearing in Robert Marshalrs THE DUKE
of Killichankie,' whose main theme-the
dukes love for Lady Addison-is interwov-
en- with comedy and sentiment. "The Duke
of Kllicrankie'' will be given at the Ma
tional for one week beginning next Mon
d3y.