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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
ChaSe's Theater.

In the program this week at Chase's
Theater Mary Norman enjoys the vaudeville
distinction of being featured as the head
liner. Masks and Faces is the title of
her sketch, and with it, from beginning to
end, she entertains thoroughly those In
front of the footlights. Miss Norman i'm
personates a number of characters in a
manner that is thoroughly artistic. One of
the most clever exhibitions of horizontal
bar gymnastics is given by the Wilton
Brothers. The excellence of this act is
greatly enhanced by a generous sprinking
of comedy. Circus riders transferred to the
stage constitutes novelty in vaudeville
a sphere where novelties are scarce Prom
inent in the equestrian number presented
by the Rose Wentworth Trio are two w6lte
horses, well trained and pleasing to the eve,
With a drop-curtain background intended
TO represent the Senate chamber Cliff Cor
don delivered speeches in broken English,
on timely topics. that caused merriment.
Bean and Hamilton, who have been seen
here, repeat their barrel jumping act. Tal-
bot and Rogers indulge in considera Bile
talk and sing several catchy etopical
songs. Musical Bennett supplies a great
deal of harmony, a feature of his occu-
pancy Of the stage being the construction
of a human figure from musical instru-
ments Vitagraph pictures this week make
the heart beat faster by presenting the de-
tails of an exciting raid by revenue officers
on an Illicit distillery in Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING.
Discussion Of Topics Of Interest at
Public Library Tonight.

The Audubon Society of the District of
Columbia has arranged for meeting at
the Public Library this evening at s o'clock.
will addresses the society on the methods
adopted by the police department for feed
ing the birds during the present very try
ing winter. 1t is announced that several
states have found it desirable to care for
the birds through the hard winters of the
past two or three years, and still the loss
Of bird life has been great.
Mr. e. III. Forbush, ornithologist to the
Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture,
investigated the extent of such losses in
Massachusetts and found 1t to be enor-
nous Reports from other states, though
not as full and complete as that of Mr..
Forbush, show similar destruction by the
elements. Where measures have been taken
to care for the birds the wisdom of such
action has been shown by the lower rate
of mortality in such localities than in
others where no guardianship has been ex-
ercised. The plan adopted by Major Syl-
vester is not only of local interest, but
Will be of service in many other commune
ties.
The principal speaker of the evening will
be Prof. F. E. L. Beal, Of the Department
or Agriculture, who will deliver a lecture
on the Economic Relations of Birds"
Professor Beal is regarded as an expert in
TINS subject. In his laboratory he has eX
amlned the stomach of thousands of birds,
10 ascertain the nature of their food, and
mas, from time to time, published the re-
SUITS or his investigation. He is probably
better posted on the subject of economic
relations of birds with man than any other
student of birds. The public will be well
coined at the meeting. No card of admis-
sion Is necessary and no collection is
taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
T q E I'll EA T E R,
Columbia rneater.

Some years ago the advent of cele-
brated English actor was hailed by theater-
geers on this continent as an event of ex-
traordnary magnitude The. country has
developed wholesome self-dependence IN
the past decade and the danger now is
that players from abroad will be too lightly
instead of too greatly esteemed. Mr.. Forbes
Robertson, who is producing play entitled
Love and the Man. at the Columbia The
atre this week, is one of the foremost fig
ures of the English speaking drama. The
force OF his art is the more convincing be-
cause of the discretion with which 1t is
employed capable of rising to impress
s1ve and sincere declamatory heights, he is
none the less careful in the details OF eX-
preston, and the result is that charac-
terization by him becomes a faithful human
picture, whether the subject be an exalted
or an ordinary type. 1t Is d1fhcuIt TO APP
prectate the scope of Mr.. Robertsons abil-
ity without having seen his performance
of Hamlet. His study of modern character
in THE Light that Failed and Love and
the Man is as thorough as the SUBJECTS
Will permit, but the plays do not claim his
full resources
The play Mr.. Robertson is now present.
ing is a Photographic picture of phase
OF existence whose discussion is usually
left to the gossips. 1t is neither vulgar nor
vicious, but 1t commands no proper SYM
PATTY for any of it's characters The story
possesses moments of strong dramatic IN
terest, but the central theme is lacking IN
moral dignity.
The company is one of notable efficiency.
Miss Kate Rorke is an actress of emo
tonal power and intelligent comprehension.
The most striking role of the play, that OF
the crippled and irascible husband, IS
played by Ian Robertson with excellent
judgment Every opportunity presented for
scenic elaboration is utilized, and the per-
Torrance has the benefit of thoroughly
competent company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
CONTROLLER SHOULD INSPECT.
Suggestion for Supervision of Savings
Banks and Other Institutions.

There is a good deal of interest in the
subject of a public supervision in some
form of savings banks. building associa-
tons, &C.. which has been revived by the
published announcement of the intention
of Commissioner Macfarland to ask Con-
gress to enact law to effect this object.
In speaking of the matter Mr.. P. A Dru-
ry the president of the Merchants and Me-
chanics' Savings Bank, said to a Star re-
porter today:
This is move in the right direction, and
on behalf of this bank 1 second the move
for the governmental inspection of such
institutions. The public is entitled to all
the security the state can give it, and has
right to expect safeguards, not prohibi-
tive in their nature, thrown around institu-
tons engaged in handling the money of
a confiding public.
But it does seem to me that this duty
should be, so far as the District of Column
bia is concerned-on account of our pee l.
liar position with the federal government
performed by the controller of the curren-
cy, whose office facilities for performing
this work are already recognized. Sucn
an eXaminat ton, inspection and control will
not only give increased confidence to the
deposltors, but also to the stockholders,
which will result in increased business for
the institution affected.
1.-THE rule of the Merchants and Mechan-
les Savings Bank has been to issue and
publish sworn statement whenever the
controller has made a national bank call,
and in the pursuance of this rule we have
slice beginning business in September, a
period of not mo-e than, five months is
sued two such statements
4 therefore second this move of the
Commissioner, but suggest that instead of
creating new office, the controller of the
currency be charged with this duty, and /
have suggested to the Commissioner by let
ter that meeting of the presidents Of the
banks and the bankers to be included in
the measure be called to confer with him
In order to draft bill to cover the needs
of the situation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Railway Appliance Exhibition.

The Commissioners have received the ap-
ication for permit for the erection of
temporary building for the American rail-
way appliance exhibition on the White Lot,
in connection with the international rail-
way congress to be held next May. The
application asks permission to convey along
the streets to the grounds conductors of
gas, steam, electricity and compressed air
for the necessary light, heat and power of
the exhibition; to connect public comfort
stations with the city sewers; to tap the
city water mains and use water therefrom
to lay temporary railway tracks on B
street between 18th and 10th streets and to
lay temporary switches in such streets as
may be necessary; to temporarily store on
14th and streets lumber and other ma
terials; to run telegraph and telephone
wires along the streets to the grounds; to
erect temporary structures on the grounds
and to select as many watchmen and
guards. to be sworn in as special police
as the general committee on arrangements
may desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
RECEIPTS BY CHARITIES.
Contributions to Local Associations TOT
Benefit Of the Poor.

Generous contributions have been receiv-
ed by the Associated Charities and by the
Citizens Relief Association. In view OF the
depleted condition of the finances of these
two ORGANIZATIONS their officers have been
very much encouraged by recent contri-
button of 800 from the Riggs Nauohai
Bank and a contribution of 500 from the
Washington Stock Exchange. The corpora
lions of this city, as such, have heretofore
taken very little interest. it Is salo' III the
relief and upbuilding of the needy poor. IN
some instances individual members OF the
firm or stockholders in the d1nerent cor
porations have subscribed personally, but
it is hoped by the association that the ex-
ample set by the Riggs bank and the stock
exchange will be followed by other contri-
buttons from other corporations OF WASH
ington-
Mr. John Joy Edison, treasurer of the AS
ISOLATED Charities, acknowledges on behaif
of the board of managers the following DO
nations: Rabbi Louis Stern, 50; b. H. war
ner, $40; Samuel S. Yoder, 50; Alex. J.
Perry, SIS; Mrs. Caroline Spalding, 81; Rev.
Frank FL. Bigelow, 1.5O; Aug. S. Worthing-
ton, SIS; Chas j. Bell, $25; G. w. DOMAIN
81; cash, ST. X. L., 81; Mrs. l.. 5. Frlsloe,
E. Hibbs, 81; Homer A. Seip, 50; Friend,
81; S. II. Kaufman, $25; Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge, $50; Secretary John Hay, $!oo;
Mr. and Mrs. c. b. Maury. "a; Mrs. Ger
trude M. Hubbard, sou; SamueI Jay Mas
tiers, S25; Mrs Laura Merritt, $40; Mrs.
Alice Ives Gilman, So.
Mr. John F. Wilkins, treasurer of the
Citizens Relief Association, acknowledges
the following contributions, which have
been sent either to S11 G street or to Mr..
wilkins office in the Washington Post
building: H. C. Sheridan. SO; Rev. Wallace
Radcliffe, So; Isabel S. Shepard. s.; Mrs.
Louise B. Haldeman, So; F. Maloy, 81; J. II.
MCGOWAN, 81. 80; Walter D. Wilcox, So; Mrs.
VIM E. Clark, $40; repaid by family aided,
50; certificate division, pension office,
through Miss D. c. Condor, $3.50; Truman
M Chatard, $40; "a Friend" So; Miss ]. M.
Chester 81: Miss E. T. Chester, 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Senior Law Glass Elects Officers

The senior law class, 1905. Of the Ma
tional University held its semi-annual meet
Ing for election of officers last night in the
assembly hall Of the university. on 18th
street, with the following result: Bernard
H. Smith, Massachusetts,, president; VIM
H. Hornibrook. Iowa, vice president; Chas
G. Phelps. Connecticut, recording secretary;
Maurice J. Pierce, Tennessee. corresponding
secretary; Ralph A. Daughton. Maryland.
treasurer; w. H. Gibbs, Maryland, SER
geant-at-arms.
A ticket with Mr. John Crookes of Illinois
was in the field and received a good vote
but the entire Smith ticket was successful
After the election the class adjourned to
a downtown restaurant and proceeded to
celebrate in good style.
The annual exercises will occur in June,
when the largest class in the university
history will be graduated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
FUNERAL OF JOHN E. wHALEN.
Services to Be Held Thursday Morn
ing at st. Patrick,s Church.

SERVICES TO be Held thursday Morn
ing at st. Patrick's Church.
Funeral services over the remains of
John e. Whalen, a member of truck COM
pany A of the local fire department, will
be held at st. Patrick's Catholic Church at
8 O'Clock Thursday morning, when Rev.
Father Stafford will say a solemn requiem
mass over the body. Interment will be
made in Arlington cemetery. Three of the
pallbearers will be selected from members
OF the fire department and three from the
Order of Eagles, of which Private Whalen
was member. Fire Chief Belt has ordered
detail of fifty officers and men of the de-
parJment, under command of Battalion
Chief Keliher, to act as an escort for the
body from the late residence to the ceme-
terry.
Chief Belt, in reporting the death of
Private Whalen to the Commissioners, ex-
presses his deep regret and says:
Private Whalen was one of the very
best men that l had under my command.
He was obedient, upright and attentive,
and in respect to his memory I have or
dered the flags on tie several houses of the
department to be lowered to half-mast
and to remain so until sunset of the day
of the funeral"
The death of Private Whalen occurred
at his residence, TT 9th street northwest,
yesterday morning, as the result of in
f1ammatory rheumatism. Private Whalen
served six years in the navy as gunner's
mate, third class, the Asiatic station
He also served two years in the regular
army. one year with Company K, Sd Bat
talicn. Corps of Engineers, and one year
as swimming master at West Point He
was appointed Waterman In the local fire
department July 10. 1902 and was assigned
to No. 6 engine company. He was promoted
to private June 4, 1903, and was transferred
to truck company A, June 13, last. In
September last Private Whalen was or
dered off duty by the surgeons of the de-
partment, owing to infammatory rheuma-
tism, which resulted in his DEATH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
HAD TROUBLE FOR NOTHING.
Would-Be Detective No Longer on
Crossing Police Detail.

Crossing Policeman William Murphy. who
recently received notice that he would have
to vacate his position. as heretofore stated
in The Star, donned his wife's wearing ap-
parel Sunday night and went to the Mont
rose Hotel, at 14th and H streets, to pro-
cure evidence of an alleged violation of the
Sunday liquor law. Meeting two friends on
the street, he took them with him. It is
alleged that he was furnished with a bottle
of beer and that he then discarded his wig
and remarked: This is Murphy
Yesterday he wanted to procure war
rant for the arres. of Conrad Greib, the
proprietor Of the hotel. but Lieutenant
Am1ss objected to such conduct being re-
sorted to in order to make a case and the
warrant was not issued. Murphy went to
the hotel of his own accord, and yesterday
when he learned that such methods would
not be countenanced by the department he
realized that he had had his trouble for
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
FINE OF TWENTY DOLLARS.
Mr.. T. w. Smith Incurs Penalty for
Violation of Smoke Law.


There was one case of smoke law viola
ton before Judge Scott in the Police Court
this morning Mr.. Thomas w. Smith, pro-
prietor of the lumber yard and planning mill
at the corner of 1st and Francis streets
northeast, who was dismissed on the same
charge yesterday when the point was raised
that the information was defective, was
again placed on trial.
When the case was called this morning
Inspector Wonard took the stand and
stated that the location of the building was
described in detail in the new information,
which he had sworn to, and which stated
that Oh January q 1905, dense volumes of
black ard gray smoke were seen to issue
and that the stack was attached to three
steam boilers and furnaces. He further
stated that Mr.. Smith used the premises as
lumber yard and planning mill
Judge Scott asked Mr.. Smith If he cared
to make statement and was informed that
he had no notice at the time that the in
spector would observe the stack, and that
he could not say whether or not dense
smoke had been emitted. but that the
smoke inspector had described the location
of the building infinitely, and while it was
still wrong to some extent, he would not
object further.
Judge Scott asked the smoke inspector
whether Mr.. Smith had been in court be-
fore upon the charge of violating the smoke
law and was informed that this was the
first time he had been asked to appear.
Addressing Mr.. Smith, Judge Scott said
he had been filming first offenders SO, but he
had recently learned that his associate had
suggested to the financial clerk of the
Police Court to accept $50 collateral as to
first offenders, and therefore last Saturday.
in order that there should be no apparent
conflict between the two judges, he re-
uuested that hereafter the sum of $50 be
taken in all cases where first offenders are
involved THE fine in this case will be
500 concluded the judge. The amount was
promptly paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Academy Of Music.

'In Old Kentucky" at the Academy, was
witnessed at both performances yester-
day by large audiences. This play pre-
sents in vivid form the fabric Of southern
life, especially during the days of the
civil war; and the simplicity and direct
ness of its people among the mountains
is presented in a manner restful and re-
freshing The standard in regard to stage
settings is we'll maintained Miss Gala
han carries the part tof Madge intelli-
tation to the part, Col Dolittle. and Mr.
Siggins as young moonshiner merited
applause. Accompanying the regular ca ST
pickaninny band takes q prominent
part and affords plenty Of amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Soon to Be Exhibited at the Corcoran
Gallery

The Corcoran Gallery of Art In this city
recently purchased in New York an oil
painting, by William NJ. Chase of a cod
fish an English platter, paying therefor
s., COO Mr.. Fred B. MCGUIRE director of
the gallery, said today that the picture is
on exhibition at the exposition of fine arts
in Philadelphia. having been removed from
New York, where the purchase was made.
At the close of the exposition, the 9Th of
March, the painting will be brought to
Washington and placed in the gallery
Mr.. Mcguire ridiculed the published state
ment that the artist had painted the fish
picture in single afternoon. He saws It
is a fine production and a work of that
description would require study and care
and a great deal of time. The declaration
that it had been produced in SC brief
time was declared to be nonsense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
FAVORABLE REPORT.
Commissioners Willing Uncle Sam
Shall Have Specified Triangle.

The Commissioners today forwarded to
Congress favorable report on the bill pro-
viding that the government acquire the tri-
angle bounded by Rhode Island avenue, Q,
10th and 18th streets northwest to be used
as public reservation. The estimated cost
Of acquiring the triangle is $4,000.
In commenting on the proposed bill the
Commissioners say:
AS the other public reservations within
the city of Washington are the property of
the United States, the proposition that this
park shall become the property of the Unit
ed States is in line with precedent. tri-
angle nearly similar in location to the north
of Q street and between 9th and 10th streets
Is already park of somewhat smaller d.
mansions than this plot. A park in this vi
clnlty would be of much advantage to the
surrounding property and be in line with
the system of small parks throughout the
city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Prizes at Masked Rail-

Elk Grove-a famous quality Butter
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07

The hrst masquerade ball of the season
was held last night by the William Toll
Lodge in the Masonic Temple. An unusu-
ally large attendance filled the hall TO nar-
lcipate in the enjoyment carnival time
presents The wearers of some handsome
md original masks received prizes. inchd-
ing the following: Misses Florence Sitter
Eva Smith Viola Gregory, Oh. Kude. Fitch,
douZ A Fuhr ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Library Association to Meet

Arrangements have been made to hold
the eighty third regular meeting of the
District Of Columbia Library Association
tomorrow evening in the lecture room of
the public library. There will be a manor
on THE Beginnings of Public Libraries
supported by Taxation" by Miss NJ. G
Dyer. Remarks on some recent discussions
of THE Russian Gesamtkatalog nv
Charles Martel, as well as general dis.
eussion of matters of current library and
literary interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Chaplin w. C. T. u. to Meet

Arrangements have been made by the
members of CT pin Branch. W. C. T. u.
to hold a meeting at SD 9th street north
west, tomorrow evening at s O'Clock. az
which time Mrs. Clinton Smith president
Of the District w. c. t. u. will be present
and give some of the details of the mo
gram for the unwilling of the Willard
statue February IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
'Unswerving honesty beats a cut price Z"
advertisement.
Scotland Theme of Lecture

Arrangements have been made for a lee
ture by Rev. William r. Turner on Scot
land. Historic, Heroic and Romantic" at
Friends Meeting House on / street be-
tween 18th and 10th streets, the evenings
of February Sth and 10Th. TIE lecture viii
be Illustrated with 100 views The tickets
issued will be good for either date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Have You ANYTHING to Sellp
An Important Thing. Buyine

Talk with us about it. Wilson &, Mayer
1927 and 1929 ST. fe7-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Kernan,s Lyceum Thsater

ceum Theater is the Bowery Burlesquers.
presenting two burlettas, 1.-TWO Hot
Knights" and THE Gay Modiste." Rlliy
Watson, an old Bijou Theater favorite. IS
the star of the organization and created
many laughs by his original work. The
olo comprises i've turns of fair quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"In Old Kentucky" Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville, S:15 pm.
Columbia-Mr Forbes Robertson in Love
and the Man." Sis.
Kernan's - "Bowery Burlesquers," S:15
J. m.
MISUNDERSTANDING" Sis pm.
National-kyrle Bellew in "Raffles, the
Amateur Craftsman" S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Suspected Of Being Insane.

William J. Lump an elevator conductor
in the State. War and Navy building. was
last night on an Anacostia car
and detained at the police station for an
examination as to his sanity. He was bois-
ferrous on the car, singing and exhorting
furiously. On inquiry at the department
II was aseertained that Lump has been
acting lueelly for some time, and though
he appeared TO be harmless he was regard
ed not well balanced