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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
JUST WALKED IN.
Lawson johnson Gets Into Trouble
and Incurs Fine.

Lawson Johnson was fined $50 in the Po-
lice Court this morning by Judge Kimball
fo~ assault John George and for de-
stroying private property.
Johnson was walking along the street in
Southwest Washington Christmas night
and as he passed the house of John George
he heard some music the inside. He
stepped up to the door of the house and
walked inside.
II heard the music and l just thought I
would come in and enjoy 1t, too" he COM
mented, as he picked out the easiest chair
in the parlor and crossed his legs as he sat
down.
Mr.. George was not accustomed to hay
ing strangers enter in that way and he In
formed Johnson that he would look better
on the outside Johnson did not see 1t that
way, but physical persuasion on the part Of
George made Johnson move rapidly.
Johnson resented the election, and after
picking himself up he secured some stones
and bricks and began a bombardment of
the house, breaking windows and causing
other damage. Officer Calhoun of the
fourth precinct was called and he arrested
Johnson
In default of the fine of S75 he will be
confined In the jail and workhouse for 225
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Annual Christmas Entertainment.

The annual Christmas entertainment of
the First Congregational Sunday school
was held in Its rooms on Wednesday even
Ing. The principal feature was series of
tableauX representing Christmas customs in
different lands. The first scene was of the
Shepherds and His Star In the East"
This was followed by Christmas In Swe-
den," with the children singing carols un-
der the windows and the sheaf of grain
put out for the birds. Other tableaux were
The Soldiers Christmas" THE Puritan
Christmas and christmas In Germany"
where the children circle about the tree,
singing 20 Tannenbaum." Christmas in
our own land was portrayed In three
scenes, the night before Christmas, Santa
Claus and Christmas morning.
1nterspersed among the tableaux some of
the old English carols were sung by cho-
rus of scholars. After the presentation OF
candy to the primary children and cenu-
loid bookmarks to the older classes the
tots of the primary department, dressed In
their night gowns, sang the old song, "Ail
Thro' the Night" thus closing most en-
joyable program.
Credit is given to the chairman of the
entertainment committee, Miss Katherine
Smith, Mrs. Dieterich and Mrs. Ball, Misses
Rogers, Bovine, Gilbert Seaver and Stuart
for the careful planning and successful
presentation OF the program. A much APP
preciated and effective help in the tableaux
was the scenery painted by Mr.. James
Henry Moser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
W alter Dangers.



The article in The Star of December 81
entitled Waste of Water Causes Trouble"
Is surhcleht to arouse the gravest apprehen-
sion IN the mind OF every inhabitant of the
city VINO has any conception of the posi-
Lie consequences OF a breakdown of the FL
tiation system, and it is satisfaction to
De informed That Captain Cosby, the engi-
neer officer in charge of the system. gives
warning of the danger with no uncertain
sound. Increasing turbidity of the CITY
water has recently become noticeable
enough to cause comment From the fact
that many heretofore using spring or bot
tied water for drinking purposes have &C
CURED sufficient confidence in the purity of
the inferred city water to abandon the use
OF the former failure of the filters might
produce more serious epidemic of typhoid
than prevailed before they We're installed.
The introduction of unfiltered water into
the mains of Newark N j., for a day or
two was followed by several hundred cases
of typhoid, and the terrible epidemic of
typhoid at Butler, Pa, was the result of a
break In the supply OF the filters compell-
ing the temporary use OF unfiltered water.
The fact is to be emphasized that when
once the system of water mains becomes
infected with the virus of typhoid and SIM
liar diseases it becomes a secondary cause
of contamination, injecting pure water If
such be pumped through it, and weeks or
months may elapse before the virus is
efadlcated, and the water delivered Is ap-
proximately of as good quality as that en-
tering the mains.
The mortality reports suggest that even
now, after filtered water has been entering
the mains of this city for some three or
four months, there may be some contami-
nation from this source, which may be ex-
pected to gradually diminish if there Is no
fresh infection. But If necessity should
compel the introduction of unfiltered water
Tor few hours only there would undoubt-
eddy be harvest of disease and death last
ing for weeks.
1t is long since all doubt of the merits
of filtration vanished from the minds Of
those Informed on the subject, and the
success of the local plant may be regarded
as demonstrated. All impediments to its
efficiency should be promptly removed.
whether by the Introduction of meters Or
Improvement of the sedimentation basins
This situation, involving directly life and
death, calls for short discussions and i'm
mediate action. 1t is to be hoped that an
aroused public opinion will bring about q
speedy remedy. G. e. PARKER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
Exercises at Metropolitan Presbytsr-
ian Church by Sunday School Olasses.


The intermediate and primary classes of
the Metropolitan Presbyterian Sunday
school gave very pretty entertainment at
the church. 4th and B streets southeast,
Monday night, the scene being farm
house where the little children are greatly
excited over the coming of Santa Claus to
pay them a personal visit. After few
songs and the hanging Of stockings over
the old-fashioned fireplace where father,
mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, cousin.
grandpa, grandma and Jimmie the news
boy were all remembered. Soon afterward
there was telephone call which an
nounced that Santa would soon arrive. He
came shortly down the center aisle and,
after few remarks of his appreciation of
a visit to them, he was asked to sing
few songs, which were Merry, Merry
Christmas The Darkey" and the Bum
BILE Bee" followed by an address by DR..
Evans, the pastor.
The little ones who gave Rotations were
David Gates, If Santa Clause Was Paw"
Norman Stockett, THE Christmas Treat
Boy" Elizabeth Wilson. How Santa
Claus Courted Mother Goose" Violet Rup-
pei, five years old, a song and recitation,
In the Manager CRADLE" Mary Birming
Birmingham, Jimmie, the Newsboy;"
star exercises by Helen Elder Eleanore
Earnshaw. Esther Curry. Mabel Bower,
Eleanore Hunt and Vivian Michael.
The teachers Miss Sadie Yoeckel and
Miss May Van Doren and Mr.. VIM. T.
Fisher. were in charge Of the program
After the entertainment there was the
usual distribution of candy to the scholars
and presents to the teachers, their pastor,
Kew. Albert Evans, and Mr.. NJ. D. Baker,
who has had charge of the church for a
number of years; little Caleb Taylor, the
cantor. and Mr.. James Cathell, who i'm
personated Santa Claus. with his popular
songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Flowers for Social Functions.
Original ideas. Blackstone, 14th and H SITS.
Policeman Flatly Contradicted.

A mild sensation was caused this morning
in the Police Court in the trial of Alton G.
Miller who was charged with being an ha-
bitual drunkard. Policeman Woods of the
seventh precinct station, who arrested NH
ler took the witness stand.
Your honor. have seldom seen this man
sober. In the past three months have seen
him drunk four or five times" stated the
officer.
you are sure about that, that you have
made no mistake in this man?' questioned
Judge Mullowny.
Yes, sir; this is the man."
Following this testimony the defendant
was put on the stand.
Your honor, l got out of the workhouse
yesterday, after serving three months" tes-
titled the defendant.
Judge Mullowny could not reconcile the
two statements and he dismissed the case.
The records of the Police Court show that
Alton G. Miller was committed to the work
house October 18th last for ninety days, and
at the workhouse 1t was stated Miller was
released last night from that institution.
This corroborates the story of the defend
ant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.
Colored Members Of the Order Elect
Officers for Ensuing Year.

The hfty-eighth annual communication OF
the Grand Lodge OF F. A. A. Masons for
the District of Columbia, held at the Ma
sonic Hall, 9th street and Virginia avenue
southeast, was closed In ample form on
st. Johns day, December "a. at which time
the retiring grand master, Prof. John +.
Layton. installed the grand officers for the
ensuing year. A. L. sos: William H. Grim
shaw, grand master: Henry J. Davis, dep
uty grand master; Peter Walker, senior
grand warden; William Ii. Underwood ju-
nior grand warden: Henry Coleman. grand
treasurer; William H. Myers, grand secre-
tary; Rev. Shelton Miller grand chaplain;
John H. Mcdowell, grand marshal; A. W.
Scott, assistant grand marshal; Thornton
A. jackson, grand lecturer; John d. How
ard, senior grand deacon: Charles Il. Har-
ris, junior grand deacon; Nathaniel Robin
son, senior grand steward; John II. Mitch
ell, junior grand steward; r. l.. Holland
grand sword bearer; A. L. Cornish, grand
standard bearer; VIM H. Severson, grand
librarian; Geo. W. Simms, grand pursuit.
want; John G. Nalle, grand organist; Henry
c. Irving, grand tiler; VIM. M. George, rep
resentative to Masonic Hall Building Asso-
citation. For eminent services rendered the
craft engrossed resolutions We're presented
to Past Grand Master VIM. H. Judd NAL
win. The ceremony concluded, refresh
ments were served. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Auxiliary Elects Officers.

At the regular meeting of Katharine w.
Barry Auxiliary, No. /, Of the regular
Army and Navy Union. held Wednesday
evening, the following officers were unani-
mously elected to serve for 1905, Mrs. b.
r. Hackett, lady commander, fifth term;
Mrs Kate Gross, lady vice commander,
third term; Mrs. Marie Cassell. lady depu-
ty commander: Mrs. Nichols, lady adju-
tant; Mrs. Annie Shillinglaw, lady officer
OF the day; Mrs. Mary Newman. lady off,
Ger OF the guard: Mrs. Katie Welt. lady off,
Ger watch; Mrs. Clara Bryan, lady chap
lam. Mrs. Sarah F. Mace. lady color bear
er. Executive council: Mrs. Laura Wins
low, Mrs Mollie Rose, Mrs. Georgia Dema-
rec. Mrs. Ira McNutt was unanimously
elected as a member. Mrs. McNutt IL the
daughter of Gen. VIM. F. Barry, and at
the time the auxiliary was organized she
granted permission to use her mothers
name. The officers elected will be publicly
installed. together with Schof1eld Garrison,
No. 1. and Barry Garrison, No. 30, OF
the Regular Army and Navy Union, In Ma
sonic Temple. January 10. 1895. followed
by a ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
CONVICTED OF THEFT.
Hotel Waiter Fined $50 in Police
Court Today.

George Weston, waiter at the Atlantic
Hotel at 9Th and E streets northwest, was
a defendant in the Police Court this morn
ing on charge Of the larceny of an UNI
brella from Horace Strause, q guest at the
hotel. December 20. Judge Kimball found
Weston guilty of the offense charged, and
imposed fine of $50, in default Of which
Weston will be committed to Jail forninety
days.
report WAS made to the detective bu-
reau that valuable umbrella had been
stolen from a room in the Atlantic Hotel,
and Detective Warren was assigned to the
case. In company with Detective Tyser,
he went to the hotel to investigate and
the result was the finding of the umbrella
In the room occupied by Weston, who had
been waiting on Mr.. Strause.
weston maintained that he had found the
umbrella and intended to return it.
why did you tell the officers that you
did not have it?" was the answer of his
honor to that defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
A $1O,Ooo,ooo CLAIM.
All Depends Upon Repairing Of Break
in Colorado River.

It's an Ill flood that does no one any
good-at least in southern California. The
keenness with which the desert dweller
goes after water was never better Illus
trated than in recent case before the In
terror Department.
1t is the case of a number of settlers
filing upon the waters of a slough which
was formed by the recent disastrous floods
On the Colorado river, and then seeking to
en1oin canal company from its endeavor
to repair the damages which high water
had caused to its canal system.
The Colorado river, which burst its banks
last summer, has been splitting over the
sunken desert known as the Imperial val
ley, and has created a great inland sea,
that threatens to overwhelm several thou
sand homes, destroying millions of dollars
Of property. Along one of its flooded chan
nels it passes through an old slough, and
certain settlers, not unaware of the
source of water but mindful of its great
value in the desert filed upon said slough,
attaching thereby unto themselves in per-
petuity, in accordance with the laws of the
state of California, prior right to the use
of said waters. At the same time they
warned the canal company not to close the
break In the bank, which would deprive
them of the water right vested in them by
the majesty Of the laws Of California
Meanwhile, two nations-the United
States and Mexica-with bated breath are
waiting the efforts of the company to close
the break. and S1O,00O,OO Of damage claims
hang on the result
The canal company has been strenuously
engaged in an effort to restrain the bois-
ferrous river within its proper banks Every
round thus far has been in favor of the
river. Remarking these efforts. the set
tiers who claim the slough have appealed
to Uncle Sam to restrain the COMPANY
claiming that their present efforts threaten
the supply of water in the slough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Cure for lPiInDlGS,

Gently smear the face with CUTI-
CURA OINTMENT, but do not
rub. Wash off the OINTMENT in
five minutes with CUTICURA
SOAP and hot water, and bathe
freely for some minutes. Repeat
morning and evening. Use CUTI-
CURA SOAP alone, at other times,
as often as agreeable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
In Uniform of Fireman.

ton Webster. dressed in the uniform of a
District fireman, was a prisoner In the
dock of the District branch of the Police
Court today. The charge against him was
vagrancy.
This man was around the Louisiana
avenue fire, representing himself as men,
Der Of engine company 49," explained Po-
liceman Leavel. HE had free access to
every place, and we had several COM
plants against him.
II was a friend of some of the fremen
and they gave me the suit when I volun-
tered to help them in lighting the flames"
was the explanation offered by the de-
PENDANT. II have a Job I can go to this
morning.
''Well, you can go to it after you pay
fine Of So" concluded Judge Mullowny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
FoRFEITs COLLATERAL.
Edward Hessick Accused of Violating
Weights and Measures Law.

Edwark w. Hessick, a. coal dealer, for
feited $50 collateral in the Police Court this
morning on charge of violating the
weights and measures law of the District.
Assistant Sealer Howe appeared on the pa
pers as the prosecuting witness In the case.
1t is said that complaints were made to
the sealer of measures that this dealer was
selling short COAL and the assistant sealer
was sent to investigate. He, it Is alleged,
took the first wagon out of the yard and
found that instead of 4,4S0 pounds, 1t con-
tanned only 1880 pounds. He was therefore
charged in the information with selling $50
pounds Of coal for 1880 pounds. The war
rant was served yesterday and the collat-
eral was left at the second precinct for his
appearance in court today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
FOR JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Mass Meeting to Be Held at Columbia
Theater Sunday Afternoon.

The Rev. Edward Everett Hale will Of
fer the opening prayer at an open mass
meeting to be held in the Columbia Theater
Sunday afternoon at 8: 80 O'Clock, under the
auspices of the Woman's League of the
National Junior Republic. Mrs. Charles
w. Fairbanks, wife of the Vice President
Of the United States, president Of the
Woman's League, will preside. The Presi-
dent and members of the cabinet have been
invited and brief addresses will be deliv-
cred by persons prominent in official life.
There will be an appropriate musical pro-
gram Stereopticon views will also be pro-
sented, under the direction of TIE superin-
tendent of the National Julior Republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Christian Science and making

To the Editor of The Star:
Please allow me space in your good paper
to correct several mistakes in your article
In yesterdays issue headed ',Mrs. Eddy
Forbids Gifts" AS noted in the bylaw
which your article quoted. It did not apply
to members not exchanging presents but
simply stopped them being sent to Mrs
Eddy at Christmas season. This Is only a
continuance of the answering policy Mrs.
EDDY has long followed-namely, to with
draw her personality from view as much as
possible. and turn Christian Scientists to
the divine principle Of all goodness, even
God. Her time is very valuable, every walk
Ing moment being occupied by arduous
duties of deep import to the cause. and
she does not want her thought diverted
from spiritual to material things.
The bylaw did not cause wild Juror
nor "a nsatfon,'' was stated, nor was
it read in Christian Science churches the
day before Christmas. Christian Scientists
recognize In this bylaw another step up
ward. and are glad to fall in line and be
blessed by observing 1t.
EDWARD E. NORWOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Sunday School Class Entertained

Mrs. r. c. Althouse entertained her Sun
day school class last Wednesday afternoon
from TO . at her residence, 1917 18th
street northwest The afternoon was spent
In games, music and recitation. after which
all present were invited 10 the dining room
The decorations We're elaborate. On the
center Of the table was a small Christmas
tree bearing souvenir for each one. Those
present were: Pauline Shook, Myrtle
Stoner Mary feathers, Elizabeth Leathers
Lenora Nelson, Theo Cassel, Janette Moore,
Burnlce Moore. Master Joe feathers, Mrs.
Apple and daughters, Dorothy and Mary
Salome and Mrs. S. A. V. Main.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
ENTERTAINED SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Holiday Week Festivities ct Eastern
Presbyterian Church.

The holiday entertainment Of Eastern
Presbyterian Sunday school was given by
the junior. intermediate and senior depart
ments Wednesday evening The cantata.
Santa Claus Success was rendered by
fifty children. chiefly from the intermedi-
ate and junior departments. Every char
acter was we'll portrayed. An appreciative
audience crowded the room. The distribu-
ton OF boxes Of candy to each scholar
closed the evenings service. The musical
training was under the supervision of
Misses Bostrom, Austin and Morrison.
Assistant Superintendent II. c. Lybrand
was the manager.
The primary department entertained the
home department and the cradle roll with
q program of songs and recitations and a
kindergarten party on Thursday afternoon
from 2 to 4 o'clock. Fully hundred little
tots took active part in the program. A
large number of the cradle roll babies
were present. Each carried home box OF
candy which was received at the hands of
Mr.. Santa Claus Miss Della Miller, who is
in charge of the primary department, was
ably assisted by Miss Gaiiher, Mrs. Morris
and Miss Emily Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Lillian Mortimer in mo Mother
to Guide Her." S:15 pm.
Belasco-Mrs. .Fiske in Leah Kleschna,"
$40 pm.
Chases-Mr. Bert Coote and polite vaude-
vile. s:15 pm.
Columbia-.'The College Widow" $40
Pm.
Kernan's-The Ideal Burlesquers Com
pany, Sis pm.
Majestit-Robert CONFESS IN Lieut.. DICK,
U. 8. A. sis pm.
NationaI-Blanche Walsh in THE Woman
In the Case" SIS pm.
Convention HaIl-Hippodrome. the worlds
greatest American and European circus and
Vaudeville acts. 2:15 and Sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Green Soldiers at stae Partv.

The Green Soldiers first informal stag,
which was held at Harvey's last night.
was well-attended affair, and the speeches
and toasts on the occasion were considered
especially good.
President Thomas Griffin. jr.. who was
POSTMASTER. kept the company in happy
mood all evening. His original and quaint
sayings and Jokes helped much to digest
the hearty spread which was enjoyed by
all present.
The Green Sod Club will meet again New
Year day, when several new members will
be taken into the fold The usual supper
and speeches will be among the features
of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Officers for o. P. Morton, w. R. c.

Officers for the ensuing year were elected
at a meeting of o. p Morton Wornan's Re
lief Corps last evening, as follows: Presi-
dent. Annie E. Cromwell; senior vice presi-
dent, Hattie l. Over; Junior vice president.
Mary. NJ. Hutchins; treasurer. DIR. Carrie Fl.
Thomas; chaplain, Mary L. Johnson; con-
ductor. Mary E. Tucker; guard. Annie Z.
De Vaul: colorbearers, Mary E. Griffin.
Sophie b. Brooks, Emma p. Thompson,
Lavinia Thomas: delegates to department
convention. Rachel L. Brooks. Mary NJ.
Hutchins. Annie E. De vaul. Mary L. John
son; alternates. Mary q. Tucker, Mary
Shaw. Mildred H. Eglin. Sophie B. Brooks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
BANK CLERKS, DANCE.
More Than Three Hundred Guests and
Members Eutartaiu.

The last dance OF the year OF the WASH
inSton Chapter, American Institute of Bank
Clerks. took place last evening at the rooms
OF the chapter, 1914 F street northwest
There are about three hundred members OF
tho chapter, ana last evening there was a
large attendance. The aim of the organi-
cation is to spread the knowledge of banks
and banking methods, as well SIS to pro
mote sociability among the members. At
the conclusion of the dance last evening
refreshments were served. The officers of
the chapter for the coming year are as
follows:
John Poole, president; Joshua Evans, jr.,
vice president; Charles e. Bright, treas
urer; William King, secretary; John NJ.
Riordan, librarian: w. W. Keck, C. r.
Jacobsen, Carroll Pierce and w. Nick.
Stowell, members of the board of govern
Ors,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Pleads for Admission to Workhouse

Among the familiar faces In the dock of
the Police Court this morning was that of
William Clements, who was arrested on
Water street southwest by Policeman Mad
dox of the harbor precinct yesterday He
was charged with being an habitual drunk
ard.
According to the statement made to the
court by the defendant. Clements called on
Superintendent Zinkhan of the workhouse.
He knocked at the door.
Il want TO come in and stay for the win
ter" he told the guard who answered the
knock.
You can't stay" was the reply
This Is the best home l have" pleaded
Clements. But he was refused admission.
After he had told of this incident to Judge
MUllowny he was asked how long he want
ed TO stay.
Il would like sixty days" was the reply.
He was accommodated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Interesting to Those Who Like
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Candy. 100 varieties of regular Coo. candle!
NOW S5C 10. Geo. B. Sheetz, f and 10th SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
SUGGESTIONS for New Year Menus.

An inspection of the choice meat products
displayed daily at the stalls of T. T.
KEANE co, 34-51 Center mkt. and
ditions to your daily menus. Included are
Washington dressed Beef and Southdown
Lamb, delicious Deerfoot Farm Sausage
Smithfeld Hams. Picked Lambs Tongues
etc. The prices are reasonable Phone $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

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