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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
PLACED oNx1LE.
Papers IL Connection With Transfer of
Lafayette Square Theater.

The papers connected with the transfer to
David Reiaseo and the s. 8. shubert
Amusement Company of the Lafayette
Square Opera House were filed today in the
Office Of the recorder of deeds. Three pa
pefs were filed, an assignment from the
Lafayette Square Opera House Company
OF the unexpired term OF the lease OF the
property. made by Mrs. Harriet g. Blaine
for ninety-nine years from January ]. 1896.
which has about eighty-eight years to run;
ar, assignment Of lease from the Lafayette
Amusement Company, which was conduct
ing the theater under lease from the La
fayette Square Opera House Company and
q trust from Mr. Belasco and the Shubert
company securing ss5,OO0 the balance of
the purchase money of the leasehold inter
est in the property. ,-iyt.g+
BY the terms Of the deed Of trust the new
proprfetors are to pay the Lafayette Square
Opera House Company five notes signed
Jointly by Mr.. Belasco and the S. g. Shu-
bert Amusement Company. incorporated
under the laws of New. York payable:
$4,000, May 8, 1908; $4,000. May 6, 1907;
$4,000. May 8, 1908; 10000, May g. 1909,
and $4,000, May 8, 1910.
The assignment of the lease from Mrs.
Blaine recites that the transfer is made SUBJ
5ect to an Indebtedness OF $4,000 secured
by trust on the Lafayette Square Opera
House property. Included In the transfer
of the real estate are all the stage scenery
properties, fittings and stage curtains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Anacostia and Vicinity.

For the second time in less than month
the police have been called upon to investi-
gate a robbery committed in the store of
John T. D. Pyles, 1873 Monroe street. Louis
Cook, who is employed as a clerk In the
store, discovered yesterday morning when
he opened the place for business that the
money drawer had been tempered with, and
that the sum OF $50 was missing. The
theft was committed some time during the
previous night. sOn the former occasion the
money till was robbed. A set Of harness
was also stolen from Mr.. Pyles' stable.
The harness was afterward recovered.
Mr.. Edward w. Dickel. who has been
lately assigned to the force of the free de-
livery station in Anacostia as clerk, has
been sent to Tacoma for a temporary period
to relieve the superintendent OF the station
there. Carrier Smoot of the local carriers
squad. who injured his left foot with an ak
while using that instrument recently. Is
still absent from duty, being unable to use
the wounded foot.
Frederick Casseen. who lives at % Pierce
street. found the gold timepiece lost on
Harrison street by Miss Emma e. Ashe OF
167 Dearborn street. Washington. the 10th
instant. The police were notified yester-
day and the owner was Informed OF the
finding Of her watch. which was valued
at: $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Concert at NAVY Yard.

The Naval Gun Factory Band will give an
open-air concert at the navy yard this
evening at 7:3O o'clock under the direction
Of ]. G. Moody, leader. The following pro-
gram has been selected:
March, 1.-The New White House. Taylor
Medley overture, Bits of Remick's Hts
Lampe
Waltz, Daughter Of Love-. ...... Bennett
Characteristic march, Happy Heinie,"
Lampe
Serenade. 1.-THE Troubadour''. .Laurendeau
Polonaise, Voyage of Life. Collins
Selection, Loves Sentinel" 49,. Rathbun
Medley march, Keep a Little Cozy Corner
National air. "Star Spangled Banner key
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
HEBREW TEMPLE REoPENING.
Services to Be Held This Evening
Sermon by Rabbi.

The temple of the Washington Hebrew
CONGREGATION, on 9Th street near H north
west, the Improvement work on which has
been described in detail in The Star, will
be reopened this evening at o'clock and
on this occasion Rabbi Abram Simon will
preach on The Joy Of Worship" The con-
gregation is expected to turn out in full
force and the public has been invited to at
tend the services. The interior of the build
ing has been handsomely decorated and
the seating capacity of the main auditorium
increased.
The inside as well as the outside now
presents highly-fnished appearance. Ad
ditions have been erected on each side Of
the front of the building and partitoned
into vestry rooms and Sabbath school
rooms. Three new Sabbath school
rooms have been added, making, in all,
nine such rooms. The two vestry rooms
that originally fianked the altar have been
torn out and replaced by ten pewS. The
most beautiful effect of the remodelng of
the interior is the frescoing and the wall
coloring. The fresco work is very artistic
The work of coloring the walls, ceiling and
dome has been accomplished with great
skill.
The fesh-hued tint of the walls blend
tremendously with the slightly darker col
oring of the ceiling and lends to the room
a peculiarly quiet and religious aspect. The
mouth of the dome Is circled by electric
lights. which make very effective the an
cient Jewish symbol of the intersecting tri-
angles representing the rising sun, which
is at the apex of the dome. The pillars have
been altered TO represent marble, in order
to match the altar. Additional lights
have been installed with pleasing effect.
Taken all In all, the purpose of those
who made up the plans-the giving of a
sanctified. though attractive, air to the
room of worship-has been most success
fully accomplished.
During the reconstruction work services
were held in one of the vestry rooms The
entire expenditure on the building since
Its original construction amounts to about
S125 O6D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Mary Nelson. colored, thirty-four years
old. whose home is at 626 F street north
west, was taken suddenly i'll yesterday af-
ternoon at her home. An ambulance was
summoned and she was conveyed to the
Emergency Hospital.
John Haywood, sixty-one years old, who
lives at 1872 North Royal street, Alexandria,
Va, fell from a trestle while working on
the new terminal station yesterday after
noon and received a painful injury. He
was given necessary attention by the surs
geons at the Casualty Hospital.
Leopold NJ. HONG, twenty-three years old,
fell while getting off street car at Sth and
E streets southeast yesterday afternoon
and was injured about his arms and legs.
The injured man, whose home Is at 1881 ID
street southeast. was able to go home with
out assistance.
A team owned by the Adams Express
Company and a wagon belonging to j. w.
Stoves collded near the intersection OF
Pennsylvania avenue and 9TH street yester-
day afternoon. The express wagon escaped
damage, but the other vehicle was not so
fortunate. Nobody was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
IN BEHALF OF Mrs COOPER.
Principals Association Asks Her Re
teution at II Street High School,

The board Of education has received a
petition from the principals association,
asking the retention OF Mrs. A. J. Cooper
as principal Of the N Street High School.
The petitioners greatly deplored the per.
sistenf attacks on the administrator OF
the NJ Street High School. and earnestly
prayed that an early settlement may be
effected IN such manner that the highest
interest Of the school may be subserved.
Representing the coiored school popula-
ton Of the District" reclted the petition,
"and coming in touch with parents ana
friends Of the children, It is fitting that we
give expression to our unfaltering conf
dence in the present management OF the In
stitution.
sents in her life and character all that
stands for highest and purest womanhood.
By her modest, unassuming bearing she I'M
consciously exerts a subtle yet potent In
1uence which follows her pupils out into
life and molds and shapes them into noble
manhood and womanhood.
"By nature and training she belongs. in
tellectually. In the foremost rank OF the
educators OF our youth. She inspires her
pupils with faith and confidence In their
own untried powers, and demonstrates
that they possess capabilities common 70
tending from January !. 1902, to the pres.
ent time. she has sent out from this school
boys and girls who have entered the first
cOtleRoS ana universities VI TIC itAa, uhN
have ranked with those from other schools
of good reoute: Two to Harvard. one to
Yale, two to Brown. two to the University
of Pennsylvania, one to the Western Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. one to Cornell
two to Oberlin, one to Western Reserve. one
to Rutgers, two to Amherst. two to Will
Jams, one to Smith. nine to Howard. one to
Linooln-a total of twenty-eight. She has
sought and obtained seventeen scholarships
from higher seats OF learning, thus present
ing opportunities to worthy boys and girls
who, otherwise, could not have secured
broader culture. These young men ana
women with evolved, enlightened minds
and hearts will enrich and honor the worio
by better and higher service.
"Our experience as PRINCIPALS assures US
that with a loyal harmonious corps, I'm.
hued with lofty ideals for the development
and uplifting of our race. the most FAVOR
able conditions will be established ana
maintained in this school. Without TINS
cooperation no principals administration
can be q success. a..
1--WE have confidence in the equity OF the
hoard of education and feel that In the
solution of this difficulty the best interests
of the community will be safeguarded-
am view of these facts the principals as
ISOLATION respectfully requests the retention
of Mrs A. ]. Cooper as principal OIL LIE !"
Street High School,. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22

Mr.. William M. Frawley died yesterday
at his home in Southwest Washington. after
an illness of several months. Mr.. Frawley
had been a resident Of the District more
than forty years, and was one of the largest
property holders in the southwest section
Of the city. He was porn In County Linz
erick, Ireland, and came to this country
when fourteen years OF age. He lived In
New York city for time. but came to
the shores Of America and made his home
here. William Frawley and his brother
John were contractors and amassed for
tune. He leaves widow and two chill
dren-Wiliiam Frawley and Mrs. Minnie
Smith. Funeral services were held this
morning at ST. Dominic's Church. Rev.
Father Heffernan officiating. The remains
were inferred at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Outlet for Stagnant Water.

Gravelly creek, the stream that separates
Alexandria Island and Jackson City from
Virginia, Is not to be blocked entirely by
the high railway embankment that has been
thrown across the stream just west of the
railway trestle over the creek, a short dis
tance from the old Long bridge The rail-
way builders have large force of men at
work digging the foundations in the bed
of the creek for the walls of culvert that
will be built over the creek above the wa
ter. This will allow the stagnant water
that has been standing in the creek for
several months, and which Is very odor-
Gus, to flow off, and will do away in a large
measure with the extremely unhealthful
conditions in the creek. The cufvert will
be ready for use, 1t Is stated in about three
weeks.
When the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway builds its new track
from Arlington Junction to the new High
way bridge, 1t will cross Gravelly creek on
an arch that will be big enough to allow
the water to flow underneath it freely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Ferryboat's First Trip.

The first regular trip of the new double
screw steel ferryboat built at the works of
the Harlan & Hollingsworth corporation, at
Wilmington. Del. for the route between
this city and Alexandria, will be run about
October Is.
The directors of the Norfolk and WASH
ington Steamboat Company. the owners OF
the new boat. have been notified by the
builders that the steamer will be ready to
be turned over to the company on October
II. She will at once leave Wilmington by
the outside route for this city, and should
reach here not later than the morning OF
October "A. Manager John Callahan of the
Norfolk and Washington Company Is now
arranging rates and schedules for the new
steamer, and will, within the next day or
two. have a conference with the leading
wholesale merchants of Alexandria regard
ing the rates and schedule.
1t is understood the new steamer will be
kept in service from about am until late
at night, and will make a round trip each
hour. The terminals, both here and at
Alexandria. are ready for use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
BOYS HOLD VACATION SOCIAL.
Lively Times Tonight at Y. M. c. A.
Building for Bows.

That the boys Of the Junior Department,
Young Mems Christian Association, with
their invited guests. will have good time
tonight is evident from the program just
issued by the department committee. A
vacation social is to be given at the build
Ing of the association, when souvenirs of
vacation days, especially kodak views taken
by members on vacation sojourns, are to
be placed on exhibition. Mr.. Featherstone,
a gifted entertainer. win add to the even
ing's pleasure by appropriate selections,
and tempting refreshments are to be served.
The committee has asked that for this
occasion the members invite their boy
friends to attend. Director Chesley and
Mr.. ]. B. Sleman, jr.. say they are out for
the boys OF Washington" And they will
get them-they and the strong committee
headquarters will be at the new Building
for Boys" as 1892 G street will be known
after October !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Young Man Twice Punished.

The sight of a man being whipped in
public by a woman was witnessed last
night at the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
and sth street southeast. 1t is said the
woman was accompanied by her husband.
and that he used his fist upon the offender
after his wife had finished using a whip
IT want to see you,' the woman said
to the young man, touching him on his
arm. you've been talking about me-" she
added.
Then she produced whip and used It
vigorously, striking him number of times
before he managed to get away from her.
Witnesses to the affair say her husband
then took part in the affair. People who
gathered about the trio made no effort to
interfere protect the young man.
When the wife and husband had conclud-
ed their work they walked quietly away
and their victim also disappeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
FESTIVAL SERVICE.
st. Matthews Episcopal Chapel to
Build Parish House.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Chapel cele-
brated the festival Of st. Matthew last
evening with a beautiful choral service
The chancel was adorned with many palms
and the altar decked with red roses.
The service was conducted by Rev Allen
Griffith in the absence Of the rector. Rev.
Walden Myer, who Is in Europe. Addresses
were made by Rev. NJ Mckee who served
formerly as rector of this parish for ten
years. and Rev. Mr.. Bushby, assistant rec
tor of St. Stephens Church.
Full choral evensong was rendered by
the boy choir of the parish. Mr.. Ernest r.
Winchester, visiting choirmaster of st.
Matthews, presided at the organ and con-
Quoted the music.
Plans are under way for a new parish
house for st. Matthews. The lot has been
purchased and already fenced in, adjoining
the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Tug D. M. Key Disabled.

The tug D. M. Key OF the meet VI 'o"
boats of A. J. Taylor & Co OF TINS CITY Wa
brought into port yesterday afternoon VIZ.
her propeller wheel broken. Onaer INC
command of Capt. Frank Kintz the Key
left here Wednesday afternoon for Deco
oman creek to bring a raft Of pine piling to
the Eastern branch The tug had hooked
on to the raft and was coming out OF the
creek with 1t when her propeller wheei
struck some obstruction In the creek chan-
mel and stripped the blades. me tug James
q Carter was sent to her aid, and, as
stated, brought her up the river The Key
is on a railway at Alexandria being fitted
with a new wheel, and will be ready LOT
service this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
M. p Christian Endeavor Union.

The Christian Endeavor Union OF the
Methodist Protestant Church Of the District
of Columbia and Alexandria. Va, will hold
It's first quarterly convention of this con-
ference year this evining at 7:45 O'Clock In
the Rhode Island Avenue NJ. p. Church,
this city. The theme OF the service will be
Missions" Two addresses will be deliver
ed on this subject, one by Mr.. Conlfn of
Mount Tabor Church and the other by J. e..
lockwood Of the North Carolina Avenue
Church. The delegates to the convention
will be welcomed to the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Church by the pastor Rev. j. NJ. GI.i.
Special music and other interesting features
will be part Of the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
NEW SCHOOL IN pRospEoT.
Benedictine Sisters Purchase Brooke
Mansion for Educational Purposes,

Benedicttne Sisters Purchase Brooks
Mansion for Educational Purposes.
It was learned late this afternoon that a
large realty deal has been consummated In
Brookland, D. c., by means OF which an
other Catholic body will locate within view
Of the Catholic University Of America. THIS
! latest acquisition to the colony OF educators
Ia the Benedictine Sisters. The society has
bought the old Brooks mansion from the
Congregation OF Marist Fathers. Prepare.
tions are said to be already on foot for
opening the school here In October.
This newest sisterhood In Washington Is
branch of the Order OF st. Benedict, one
OF the oldest Of Roman Catholic clerical
Organizations in the world. 1t has Its
mother house in New Jersey.
No old-time residence in this city has q
more interesting history than has the
Brooks mansion. from which the subdivision
takes its name. 1t was bought from the
Brooks estate In 1891 by the Congregation
of Marist Fathers and was used by 1t until
Its new and complete college and seminary
buildings were erected In rear Of the Catho-
lie University. The Brooks property was
improved by the Marists in the erection OF
q back building.
It was further learned that Mr.. Rudolph
Eichhorn represented the Sisters Of st.
Benedict in the transaction, the deed being
in his name. The paper was executed on
August 81 last
This property occupies one Of the most
commanding sites In Brookland and COM
prises a block Of ground containing 5000
square feet. While the purchase price
could not be learned today, an estimate
places the valuation at $4,000 or more.
1t has already been anticipated In The
Star that several Roman Catholic congre-
cations and societies, in addition to those
already here. would shortly locate in Wash
ington. There are still two more who are
casting about for q desirable loca ton. One
of these is thought to have located near the
Dominican House Of Studies. It has been
stated on excellent authority that Mr..
Eichhorn had been negotiating for the past
three years for this and other sites at
Brookland in the interest of the Benedtc-
tine Sisters. He had special desire to Sc
cure this famous old property, which Is
thought to be ideal In every respect as a
foundation for the ambitious plans the sis
tiers have in view.
las soon as demands warrant" said a
well-informed resident to Star reporter,
1.-THE Benedictine Sisters will erect suitable
sanitary buildings, and expect to take a
large part in the development Of education
in the capital of the nation. It has always
been the desire of the Benedictine Sisters
in this country to locate in Washington,
and now that they have secured such an
advantageous site 1 would not be surprised
that ere long earth will be turned on their
grounds as the preparatory steps toward a
series of buildings that will be credit to
the cause Of education and to the city Of
Washington. which is rapidly becoming the
center of letters in the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
FATAL ACCIDENT,
Driver Falls From Wagon and Wheels
Pass Over Him.

A fatal accident occurred this morning
about 1915 o'clock at the intersection of
10th and r streets northwest in which the
victim was William McGill, colored, thirty
years old. who was employed as driver for
the Union Transfer Company. He was driv-
ing one of the teams Of the company when
he fell Off the wagon to the pavement and
was run over 1t is thought he was not
safely seated on his vehicle when he drove
around the corner, which resulted in the ac
cident. The wheels of the vehicle passed
over his body, breaking his collarbone and
two ribs. McGill was picked up and hur-
ried to Freedmen's Hospital, where he died
about 1:30 o'clock this morning. His home
was at 114O 9th street northeast Acting
Coroner Glazebrook investigated the case
and gave certificate Of accidental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Marine Band at White House.

The United States Marine Band, William
H. Santelmann, leader, will give the fol-
lowing concert at the White House tomor-
row afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
March, with Shot and She'll" Bilse;
overture, Lebanon" Santelmann: reverie,
THE Dying Poet" Gottschalk; sextette
from Lucia Donizeth, Second Leader
Smith, Musicians Lewellyn. Stone. Brear-
ton, Giovannini and McIntire; selection,
''Mignon,' Thomas; suite de orchestra,
peer Gynt," Grieg-a. Morning. b. Asses
Death, C. Anitras Dance, d. Dance of the
Imps in the Halls Of the Mountain King;
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Toe
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day In the year at 6:3o pm.
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
apeake Beach at $50 and 9:25 am.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsyi-
v6nia avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, ~
ON to 8 pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church haif
hourly.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 am.
and 2:30 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
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 as frequently as desired. The
price Of The Star by mail daily and
Sunday IL 60 cents per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Ambitions Score a Success.

The carnival of nations and competitive
fete which was given by the Amphion Glee
Club Friday evening last at Green Willow
Park attracted a large crowd. All the
members were costumed in burlesque, por-
traying different nationalties. The pro-
gram consisted Of popular songs.
An interesting feature was the presenta-
ton of a handsome tuxedo suit to Mr.. ].
H. Washington, as testimonial for selling
nearly half the admission tickets. The
affair was regarded as complete success
Prof. J. Henry Lewis is the manager and
musical director Of the Amphions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
Mr.. Gait Purchases Schooner Yacht.

Mr.. Ralph Gait of this city has, 1t Is
stated, purchased the handsome schooner
yacht Ciconia from Mr.. Wilkerson, Its for
mer owner, and will use the vessel for
pleasure trips on the river, bay and else
where. She is large enough for long
cruises The yacht is now hauled out on
the marine railway at Benefits boatyard
having her hull covered with copper as a
protection against worms while cruising in
southern waters. The Ciconia Is the larg-
est of the fleet of pleasure craft owned
here and is an able little craft She is a
vessel of q tons burden, is 4S1a feet long,
1916 feet wide and 5la feet deep. She was
built at Baltimore in 1901 and Is hand
somely fitted out. In addition to her sail
power, she is equipped with small gaso-
line engine for use in calm weather.