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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Committee Of yCitizens to Peg Away
Without CONGRESSIONAL Help.

The recent action ef the House of Rep
resentatives In striking out Fairgrounds
from the District appropriation bill In
STEAD OF discouraging the committee OF
citizens most intereAted in this public
movement, has stimulated It.
Plans for the mass meeting next Friday
evening. at which this is to be one Of the
principal subjects of,discussion. are being
carried out witia sreat deal of enthusi-
asm. Interest IN both lines OF social ac-
tivity has beenaden,anstrated by promises
OF personal and financial help. Play
grounds, the committee says, mean so
much In the development Of such a city as
washington that 1t in coming to be a WE'LL
recognized fact that it is poor economy
70 90 without them. Housing laws which
shall protect the poorer people from greed
and carelessness of landlords, they also say,
shouid not only be passed by Congress. but
shouio receive such interest and practical
support as can come only from a thorough
kinoWleage OF the peculiar conditions exist
ing In this city.
Inc New York tenement of few years
ago, SO notorious as breeding place for
oisease ana vice. according to the COM
Ilittee, Is In reality not so dangerous to
the welfare of it's occupants as are the
many alley houses in which large numbers
u people In this city are obliged to live.
Whlie 1t Is possible for a person to zig
gag MS way through one of these blind
diess, Hnd!ng no egress without retracing
when are unknown except to the police,
ana 10 tnose only at certain intervals. 1t
Is possible to cut through many of these
Alleys forming the minor streets, of which
PRESIDENT Roosevelt spoke in his recent
message. and until this is done, the COM
mlttee says, there is little hope of i'm
proving the physical and moral conditions
OF the least resourceful people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24

Upon the conclusion of the regular
business of the annual meeting of the
Audubon Society of the District of Co
lumbia which will be held tomorrow
evening in the lecture hall of the George
Washington University, corner of 10Th
and II streets, there will be free lecture.
entitled The Ministry of Birds" The
speaker will be Rev. VIM. Rogers Law of
Boston. Mr.. Law is ardent in his belief
that the birds are of great esthetic and
moral value to humanity, and has the
faculty of carrying conviction to the
minds of his hearers
He has been so fortunate as to secure
series of unique, interesting and beau
tiful lantern slides with which to illus
trate his lecture, admirably adapted to
furnish convincing evidence of the sound
ness of his position.
Although he has lectured from New
England to the Pacific coast, and has ad =
dressed 10000 children, he has never vet
appeared before a Washington audience
II the capacity of lecturer. and the Audu-
Don Society is to be congratulated in it's
enterprise In securing his presence. The
pubic meeting will begin at SIS O'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
IA PLANO RECITAL.
Pelham Pianoforte School Entertains
Large Audience.

select audience, representative of the
colored population of the city, greeted the
Pelham Pianoforte school, Mrs. Gabrielle
Lewis-Pelham, directress. in the audito-
rum of the Berean Baptist Church, corner
18th and V streets northwest, last evening.
The occasion was a musical by the piano
pupils of Mrs. Gabrielle Lewis-Pelham and
Miss Jeanette Crutchffeld Williamson. The
seating capacity of the church was taxed
to it's fullest and standing room was hard
ly available when Mrs. Pelham stepped for
ward to announce the opening of the pro-
gram. She said in part: ut was promised
that at this recital the kindergarten chill
dren should have exhibition of their
work, which is already prepared, but owing
to the length of the program it will be i'm
possible to do so. To give part would not
do justice to the class as whole, and 1t
was thought better to have matinee for
this feature to be announced later The
program was then rendered, as follows:
Wedding March CMendelssohn), for six
hands Miss Lillian Dancy, Mrs Carter and
Miss Anna Jones; Austrian Song Pacher),
Lillian Buchanan; (a) Consolation, CO.
Spring Song (Mendelssohn), Evangeline
Hunter; Rondo Brilliante OPP. 50 (Weber),
for four hands, Hattie Keelan and Wilhel-
sonata (Beethoven), OBJ Air de Ballet
(Chaminade) Miss Mary Lowe; (a) Noe
turne op. 81, No. (Chopin), CD Perpetuo
Motto (MacDowelD. Mr.. F. Fielding Bow
lar; Ballade in G minor (Chopin), Miss
Frances Bostick; (a) Largo HandeD, for
sixteen hands, four pianos, Beatrice De-
Long, Corinne Quivers, Sara Webster, Eva
Dykes, Flossie Dykes, Hattie Keelan, VIII
helmina Morton and James Scott; CD Po-
lonaise (streadbog). for twenty-four hands,
four pianos, Ruth Weatherless. Caroline
Galloway, Vivian; Williams. Bessie Mosseu.
Mary Thyme, Lucille Galloway, Evangeline
Hunter Lillian Buchanan, Edna Brown,
Ruby Holland. Lucille Camper and Charlei
Houston
The program as whole was very cred
table production. making an excellent
showing of the work of the school, the plr
pills giving evidence Of aptitude and pro
ficiency. The enrolment for the season OF
19O4-05 is stated to be something over
hundred ranging from the smaller children
in the kindergarten classes to the more adj
vanced and older pupils
Misses Keelan and Morton and Master
Houston are deserving of special mention,
as well as Mr. F. Fielding Bowlar and Miss
Fanny Bostic. The last two numbers on
the program, for sixteen and twenty -four
hands, respectively, Were admirably exc
cuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
John Thomas Concert COMPANY

An entertainment was given by the John
Thomas Concert Company last night in the
lecture room of the Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church South, 9th and K streets
northwest. The auditorium was crowded to
its doors by members and friends of the
congregation, and the several numbers on
the program were generously applauded
The sermon by Mr.. John Thomas who
took as his text, Little Jack Horner and
His Christmas Pie" made a decided hit.
His other representations Of peculiar peo-
pie" were also well received. The musical
numbers were filled by Adelaide Louise
Wood, pianist, and --nnie Webster Thomas.
violin virtuoso, and each selection was
heartily encored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
T Fl E T q E A T E R.
New National Theater.

Nat. c. Goodwin is a noteworthy example
of the player who in his time plays many
parts. One of the most popular actors now
before the public his early career was built
from the foundation up Many is the good,
honest laugh that Mr.. Goodwin has caused
to re-echo through an audience by means
of his broad incorporating humor in bur-
lesques Mr.. Goodwin's humor is no longer
broad. It is refined. Sometimes he abaH-
dons humor altogether and essays pathos
At first the surprise that Mr.. Goodwin
should attempt pathos was so great that the
public refused to appreciate it, but now he
is no longer restricted and is regarded with
attentive interest in whatever key his tall
ents as player present themselves.
But there Is a compromising disadvantage
Tor the actor who progresses from broad
He becomes more and more at the mercy
of the author, and his successes from sea-
son to season reflect his good or had
fortune In securing play rather than ms
constant quantity, and the enjoyment OF
the evenings entertainment is measured by
the degree to which it is suited by its en-
vironment of plot and dialogue.
Mr.. Goodwin's latest play, 1.-The Usurper,"
Is by no means the best that he has had.
Its entertaining qualities depend closely
and consistently on the endeavors of the
star. And Mr.. Goodwin's natural gifts for
comedy prevent it from being swamped in
the shadows of initiative commonplace
that abound. For when the interest threat
ems to go under Mr.. Goodwin has laugh
to throw out as a life preserver. The story
is about rich American, with great en-
ergy and determination, and somewhat
prone to slang. who buys a castle in En-
gland and who is regarded by the fair
aristoerat who is to be dispossessed as
usurper. After a series of incidents which
include little of everything from farce
to melodrama and from satire to tragedy,
the heroism of the hero and the villainy
of the villain are satisfactorily demonstrate
ed and the usual happy matrimonial de-
movement is safely attained. Ruth Mackay
endows the leading feminine role with per-
sonal charm and artistic magnetism. Mr..
Ellie Norwood makes a sef-contained and
convincing stage villain. An transformations
but effective part, that of the detective, is
well played by w. H. Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
REMOTE PAST RECALLED.
Reco1lections Of Mrs. Otis Z. Wheeler,
Now Ninety-Four Years Old.

"reminiscences Of the remote past were
recalled by q letter recently received by
Mrs. c. p. Granddeld Of $40 street north
west, from her grandmother, Mrs. Otis K.
Wheeler Of Troy, No., who is ninety-four
years old The letter is in Mrs. Wheeler's
handwriting and is clearly written in the
bold chirography Of the early days Of this
republic.
The writer says some newspaper clip
pings contained in a letter sent her by
Mrs. Grandield brought back to her many
things she had not thought Of in years.
Il was fourteen years DID," she states,
when Lafayette visited this country I
was school girl. and father was appoint
ed to receive him and welcome him to the
town. They gave him a banquet in bow
er on the banks Of Lake Erie. In the
afternoon he held a reception at Mr..
Colts. My sister Betsy and Aunt Wilson
went. She (Aunt Wilson, was a sister Of
my father and had knewn Lafayette when
he was first in this country. He visited
at her fathers when she was young
lady.
Il remember seeing him Qafayette) as
he passed down the street in a buggy and
was bowling right and left to the crowd
He was a fine looking man.
And l remember the Black Hawk war
i
were stationed at Jefferson barracks the
United States cavalry rendezvous near St.
Louis, Mo-. and l was SO distressed when
your grandfather was sent to the war
When he came back / cried for joy. He
laughed and said If I was sorry he had
come back he would go again.
Your clippings brought to my memory
something that occurred seventy years ago
Your grandfather and myself were re-
turning south after visit to our relatives
In the east. We had to wait week at
Louisville for boat to go down the
river. There was at that time member
of Congress named Davy Crockett. Con-
gress had just adjourned and he was on
his way to Texas. He was afterward killed
in the Alamo. He wore his hair long,
parted In the middle and 1t hung down his
back. 1t was at the time there was much
trouble In Congress over the United States
bank, and one Of the gentlemen at the sup
per table asked him what had been done
in Congress about 1t. l.
.Davy Crockett replied that he knew
nothing about banks That he lost one
night IN Washington $500 on the faro bank,
ana mad had nothing to do with banks
since There was a great deal written in
the papers about him at that time. He
was quite notable character" +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Academy of Music.

sAcross the Pacific" with that clever
comedian. Harry Clay Blaney, IL this
weeks attraction at the Academy. Despite
the fact that the play has been witnessed
In this city for several successive seasons,
it has lost none of those qualities which has
endeared 1t to patrons of the melodrama.
Incidents of the most exciting character
run through the play with rapid succession
and sufficient comedy Is interspersed to
incite frequent laughter. Harry W. Fem
wick. who for several seasons has played
the part of Joe Lanier, was a popular fa-
vorite. Miss Augusta Gill played well the
heroine's part Harry Blaney, Eddie Koran
and kittfe Wolf render pleasing special
ties The scenic arrangements are both
elaborate and beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
CASE CONTINUED.
Mrs. Earl Dickinson Charged With
False Pretenses.

False PfetenSeS.
Mrs. Earl Dickinson was presented in the
Police Court this morning on a charge Of
obtaining money under false pretenses, and
upon motion Of Assistant District Attorney
Ralph Given the case was continued until
January q. Mrs. Dickinson was taken into
custody by Detectives Muller and Cornwell
last evening and sent to the house of de-
tention preparatory to her appearance in
the Police Court this morning She was
found at her home, 800 Delaware avenue
northeast, after a warrant had been sworn
out for her arrest in the Office of the clerk
Of the Police Court and placed in the hands
Of the officers.
Charles e, Tribbey was the complaining
witness. He charges that on August 90
1904 she appeared at his office and applied
for loan of SIS upon piano which was at
her residence, and stated in the presence of
witnesses that the piano was her property
and that it was unincumbered, and upon
these representations he loaned her the
money He further alleges that 1t deyel-
oped later that the instrument which she
had pledged as security was not her own,
but was rented and was merely in her pos
session, and that it was the property of an
+ street piano dealer, having been leased
by the woman about fifteen days before she
applied for the money from the loan COM
pany
1t is stated that soon after the money
was procured the piano was returned to its
owner, and when arrested yesterday, it is
alleged by the police, Mrs. Dickinson stout
ly denied that the instrument was not her
own, and she made the statement that it
was in storage and her property.
Later, it is alleged, she admitted to the
officers that 1t did not belong to her, and
said she needed money, and asking the loan
company for it was about the only way she
knew how to procure it, and that she had
obtained it in that way.
Mrs. Dickinson on November last was
found in an apparently unconscious con-
dtion on the floor of the Office of the
Lewando Cleaning and Dyeing Company, in
the Colorado building. She was sent to the
Emergency Hospital and while there made
a statement that she had been chloro-
formed and robbed of about $500. She was
arrested as soon as she was able to leave
the hospital, and charged with embezzle-
ment. but was acquitted by jury in Grim
inal Court No. last week, and dismissed
from custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
DEATH OF JOHN WALSH.
Prominent in Local Evangelistic Mis-.
sion Circles,

The death is announced of Mr.. John
Walsh prominent in evangelistic mission
circles in this city. Mr.. Walsh, who was
about sixty years of age, died yesterday at
his home at Hyattsville He had been an
active member Of the Peoples Mission, 910
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, since Its
establishment more than five years ago.
Prior to that time he was connected with
the Central Union Mission on Louisiana
avenue.
Mr.. Walsh was the inventor of patent
cement and granolithic block for building
and other purposes. and recently purchased
suburban home at Hyattsvile. He was a
native of England, of Irish parentage. Mr..
William c. McMichael, evangelist of the
Peoples Mission, is making arrangements
today for the funeral, which will be held
tomorrow. Deceased was of a happy, roll
licking disposition and made many friends
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
FALLS TWENTY-FIVE FEET.
Charles Kanode Meets With Mishap
but Incurs Slight Injury.

While repairing electric light wires on
the Aqueduct bridge this morning about IL
o'clock Charles Kanode, twenty-one years
old, living at 1914 Maryland avenue north
east fell to the ice on the river, distance
of about twenty-five feet, and escaped with
a cold bath and a few cuts and bruises.
Fortunately for him, the ice was just THICK
enough to break the force of the fall and
let him down easy into the water.
Pedestrians who were on the bridge when
he fell expected serious results, but Ka-
node surprised them by coming to the sur
face with a request for assistance. He
managed to keep himself above the danger
point until rope was thrown to him. and
he was dragged out. He was hurried to
the Georgetown University Hospital,
where his wet garments were removed and
a cut in his head was dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Went to Sleep in Theater.

Thomas Diggins was the name given by a
man who attended a local theater last night
and came away without seeing the show.
Before going to the theater he INDUCED in
alcoholic drinks. and when he was seated
In the house he soon fell asleep.
Il found him asleep after the perform
ance was over" said the Waterman at the
theater to Judge Scott this morning land
he became disorderly when aroused him. -
Diggins complained that he was struck on
his knees and thought he had right to
get angry and profane.
Judge Scott took a different view of the
situation. He told the young man that he
should keep sober and then he would not
get into such difficulties. A fine of $40 was
imI osed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Jailed for Wife BEATING.

Robert A. Proctor. who lives In the north
west section of the city. was before Judge
Kimball In the Police Court this morning
and pleaded not guilty to a charge of as
saulting his wife, Mary Proctor. The evil
dence was heard and the court sent him to
Jail for the next six months.
Proctor lives near the Zoo Park. It was
stated that he was pounding his wife's head
on the floor and threatening to end her
existence in such loud voice that half of
the neighborhood was aroused and Police
man Bryarley was summoned from the
tenth precinct police station and arrested
him.
The court said that in his opinion six
months In jail suited Proctors case exactly
and sentence was accordingly imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Down for Ninety DAYS.

An elderly colored man named Edward
Howard was in Judge Scott's court this
morning as an alleged vaGrant He was
arrested by Bicycle Policeman Williams be-
cause he said he was sick and had no
home.
He proved to be a tramp" the police
man said TO Judge Scott. when 1 arrest
ed him he had the paraphernalia on him.
What paraphernalia?" the witness was
asked.
"A comb. brush and looking glass" was
his response. The man IS in bad health
and needs treatment
Let him go down for ninety days" said
the court. and he can get medical treat
ment while he is there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
To Observe Solar Eclipse,

The expedition to be sent by the United
States naval observatory to Spain next
August TO observe the solar eclipse will
consist of Rear Admiral Chester. superin-
tendent OF the observatory: Profs. A. N.
Skinner, W. S. Eiehelberger and F. B. Lit
tell; Assistant Astronomers George A. Hill
ana J. {. Hammond; Computers /. l.. Yo-
wei and W. b. Dnwiddle and Photographer
George II. Peters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Demanded jury Trial.

Mary Brown, a sixty-year-old colored
woman who was arrested yesterday by De-
tectives Muller and Cornwell on a charge
of shoplifting. was arraigned before Judge
Kimball and after pleading not guilty she
demanded jury trial. The woman was
arrested yesterday in It'll street store
after shc had taken. 1t is alleged by the
detectives. a cup and saucer and g
cent bottle of mucilage. She was taken to
police headquarters, where she was after
ward released upon 90 collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Resignation Accented.

The directors of the Business Mems AS
sociatien have accepted the resignation OF
Mr.. Barry Buckley as secretary. This res
ignation was rendered some time ago. but
action on 1t was postponed pending the re-
port OF the auditing committee. Mr.. Bulk
ley's successor as secretary has not been
selected as yet, but In the meantime Mr..
GUIDE is looking after the affairs of that
office -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Put On Ayers and be
proud of YOUR hair

A little pride is good thing. Then
why be contented with thin, scraggly
hair? faded, gray hair? Put on
Ayers Hair Vigor and have long,
thick hair; beautiful hair, without a
single gray line in it. Keep young.
Have little pride. i,G; a{f Mass es;.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Trinity Church Finances

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
BY some mischance an error has crept
into your report of Trinity Parish meeting.
held Sunday. The current expenses of the
parish are at present a few hundred dol
lars over the income This deficiency will
be rectifed by the action Of the congrega-
ton Sunday. The mortgage debt is $1O,5OO.
not $12, 500, as stated In The Stars report.
I am sure you Will be glad to correct mis-
understanding which is likely to do injus-
tice to our people. :
RICHARD P. WILLIAMS, Rector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Tribute to Memory of A. s. Tate.

The members of the office of the assist
ant attorney general for the Interior De.
partmnet met in the office of Assistant At
torney General Frank l.. Campbell yestef-
day afternoon to take action In regard 10
the death of Allen s. Tate, which occurred
on Friday morning, January 20. Mr. Camp
bell was in the chair, and by commit tee
consisting of Messrs Vivian Brent Joseph
r. Webster and J. L. McCreery. resolutions
OF regret were submitted, which were
unanimously adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
To Answer Grand Larceny Charge.

Charles A. Doyle, forty years old, was
brought here from Baltimore this morning
to answer a charge Of grand larceny. Mrs.
Anna Wells, who is employed in a restau-
rant at 1920 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, is the prosecuting witness. She
charges that she loaned him a locket worth
$40 and that he disposed of 1t. Detectives
Horne and Warren investigated the case
and caused his arrest. The latter went to
Baltimore this morning and brought him
here for trial. He will probably be given
a hearing in the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Aeross the Pacific" Sis pm.
Chase's- Polite Vaudeville. s;15 pm.
Columbia-Eleanor Robson, in Merely
Mary Ann" Sis pm.
Observation-Disclosures Burlesquers,"
S:1o p.m.
Lafayette-Nat NJ. Wills, In "a Son of
Rest SIS pm.
National-Nat c. Goodwin, in THE Usur-
per" Sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24

Two horses attached to a wagon, the
property of NJ. ]. Ward of 923 Louisiana
avenue, ran away on IA street yesterday
afternoon. Benjamin Watkins and Alfred
Jones. both colored, were thrown from the
wagon and injured. Jones, whose home Is
at 492 School street southwest. was serious
~ hurt and had TO be sent to the Emer-
gency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Books at Auction.

The stock of r. E. Sherwood's cut rate
book store. 1920 Pa. ave-, is being sold at
auction by John d. Carmody, auctioneer.
Sales are being held every evening at 7:3O,
ana books are being sold at ridiculous
prices. Rare opportunity to fill your library
with the standard authors. ja21-1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24
Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyns pharmacy, corner I'd street and
fenESylvaLia avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements Will be received there at
regular rates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24

Second to Mr.. Hickman was Mr.. Charles
Walton. His work is intelligent and palms.
taking and he shows good promise of ad-
vancement. Myrtle Olmstead as Edith
Cranston did we'll and is one Of the most
promising of the pupils. Tod Rogers filled
q minor part acceptably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-24

While attempting to get off a street car
at Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street
last night, Michael Doyle, sixty-three years
old, living at 10 G street northeast fell and
cut his head. He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment