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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
New National Theater.

Miss Edna Mays personal popularity and
the individual efforts Of several Of her sup
porting company were chiefly responsible
for the entertainment of the large audi
ence that witnessed the opening perform
ance Of 1.-THE Catch Of the Season at the
National Tneater last night. This now
vehicle for Miss Mays farewell American
tour is London musical piece, the story
being a modernized version of the old fairy
tale of Cinderella. Seymour Hicks and
Cosmo Hamilton wrote the book, Haines
and Baker composed the music and Charles
H. Taylor provided the lyrics. The story
is somewhat more consistent than one
usually finds in pieces Of similar character
and the music has catchy ring. But with
probably one exception, the best lyrics are
those that are interpolated while most OF
the comedy hits were recognized and ap-
plauded old familiar devices for dis
polling gloom. There was at no time any
doubt about the charm exerted by MISS
May herself. in the role of Angela, the mod
ern Cinderella, the neglected and ill-treated
stepdaughter of Lady Crystal. She looked
delightfully."- sweet and girlish in the part,
met the acting requirements of the role
with entire satisfaction and sang her very
few songs with most pleasing effect. Far
rem Soutar met with decided favor in the
role Of the young Duke of st. Jermyns, his
acting being especially notable. The bulk
of the amusement was supplied by FREQ
Wright, jr., as Papa Gibson, ana george
rockingham as an eccentric English loro
The former displayed remarkable nimble-
ness of feet and together with Mr.. F'roth-
ngham scored a hit in a song that con-
tanned considerable broad comedy. The
performance Of Master Louis Victor, the
dininutive but romantic page in the Crystal
household, who develops a Consuming
passion" for Angela. pleased the audience
Immensely. The singing of Talleur An
drews and the dancing of Vivian Vowles
were features of the performance. The
piece is handsomely stayed, both as TO
scenery and costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

A farewell concert In honor of Clarence
Cameron White, the young colored violinist,
who was teacher of music In the public
schools Of this city, was given last evening
at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. More
than three thousand persons filled the large
auditorium to greet Mr.. White, who is going
abroad to complete the study of his chosen
art. The young man was pronounced a
musical genius and his selections were ap-
plauded to the echo. 1.-THE Swan" and the
AFRICAN Dance" seemed to be the favor
ties.
Madam Armstead contributed contralto
solos. Mr.. Jeter, as cellist, made a hit,
as did Mr.. Burleigh, who gave The De-
serted Plantation" in memory of Par
Laurence Dunbar. The trio, Miss Henson
and Messrs. White and Jeter, were
we'll received and the other numbers were
literally applauded. The long list of pa
irons and patronesses included representa-
tive and leading members Of the eolored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
River Front Weather Predictions.

Observers on the wharves of this city
yesterday noticed a large flock of wild
geese flying high over this city, and moving
rapidly in Il northern direction. In the
flock were eighty a hundred birds, and
they moved along in the air with the regu-
larity of q well-trained company of SOL
dlers. They were in wedge formation, and
far as the eye could follow them pre-
served the formation and an almost perfect
alignment. II Is stated that wild geese
flying northward Is a sure sign that the
winter is over and that spring is here. 1t
remains. however, to be seen whether the
geese are as good weather prophets as they
are supposed to be.
To offset the good weather predictions of
the geese, an old waterman yesterday. told
Star reporter that we could look out for
a blizzard. which he claims always follows
a thunder storm In February. All the big
blizzards OF recent years, 1t Is asserted,
were preceded by thunder storms, and the
storm of Sunday last is said to have been
exceptionally heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

A meeting Of the park committee of the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association was
held last evening and committees repre-
senting the various churches Of Columbia
Heights, at which final arrangements were
made for the mass meeting to be held to-
morrow evening at o'clock in the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church to further
the movement for the establishment of a
public park in that section of the city.
The list OF speakers. as finally determined
upon includes Justice Harlan of the Su-
preme Court of the United States, Gen.
John NJ. Wilson, who was chairman of the
last inaugural committee; Gen. Ellis Spear
and Judge Charles S. Bundy, president of
the Columbia Heights Citizens Association.
A musical program has been prepared.
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Contributions to Charity.

For the Associated Charities the follow
ing contributions have been received by
Mr. John Joy Edison, treasurer, at 81 u
street northwest: DIR. J. Ford Thompson,
SO; Prof. Chas P. Neill, $40; Chas. s.
Bradley. IS; Mrs. t. N Wood. S5: Clare w.
Stafford. s.; VIM. H. Finckel. So; VIM.
Bourlse Cochran, $25; E. j. S., So: s. H. M.
Miley, 50; Enrich Beef Company. SO; My
ron H. Parker, $40; Mrs Ann Q. Townsend,
So; Mrs NJ. C. H. Newcomb So; Gen. s. 5.
Burdette, IS; Caroline Matthews, 81.
The Citizens Relief Association has re-
cedyed the following contributions through
Mr. John r. Wilkins. treasurer. at 81 u
street northwest: Mrs. Fairfax Harrison,
S.; Mr., c. s. Bradley, So.
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Academy.

There was large assembly last night at
the Academy of Music to give rousing
old-fashtaned welcome TO c. T. Dazey's
familiar melodrama, I'm Old Kentucky"
1t Is one of the oldest attractions before
the public. Its visits are regular events
of each season. and Its popularity has never
waned The scene OF the play Is laid In the
hills of Kentucky and deals with the love
affairs of Frank Layson and Madge Brier-
~. Layson Is the son Of a wealth south
ern gentleman and Madge is a madcap
beauty. With the assistance of q young
moonshlner. a somewhat conventional Wiz
Jain and certain horse race complications,
not to mention the Incidental harnonies OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Funeral of Edward Rabbit.

The funeral of Edward Rabbit of Aspen,
Montgomery county, occurred at his home
last Thursday. The services were conducted
by Rev. E. L. Woolf and the remains were
Inferred in Rockville cemetery. The pail
bearers were: Messrs. Arthur Stonestreet,
William Dwyer. Louis B. F. Graeves, Ru-
ben Burress, Walter White and Augustus
Smith.
always resided in the neighborhood of AS
pen. He was actively engaged in farming
up to the beginning of the present winter,
since which time he was confined to his
room. but managed his business affairs up
to within short time of his death. He was
a very successful farmer and was the
owner Of three valuable farms. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Christina Leadingham of Washington,
and six children Alexander Palmer, John,
Charles and Clayton Rabbit and Mrs.
James Oliver Of Bedngton, w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Sunday School Association Entertains


The Sunday School Association OF St.
Fatricks Church entertained more than a
thousand guests last evening in new Carroll
Hall. The young folks were In the great
majority and formed a happy and enthu-
siastic gathering. The hall was neatly fes-
TONED in national and academy colors, and
the stage presented a beautiful parlor scene.
an exquisite setting for the presentation Of
the comedy, "A Double Shuttle" The cast
in the play consisted of Miss Margaret G..
Corcoran, Miss Alma c. Wright, Messrs.
Denis e. Connel E. Matt Hill, jr, and
John o. Allen. The respective parts were
interpreted in most natural and pleasing
manner The young ladies showed rare
tact In conducting the comedy of errors,
and their college boy victims fell delight
fully into the SHARES prepared for them.
The audience greeted the players with great
applause.
Mrs. Armand Gumprecht, Master Miller
and Mr.. Jerome Desio entertained the as
sembIy with solos while the stage was In
preparation for a second sketch, The
Troubles of Manager in which Messrs.
John German Matthew Tepey and George
Miller We're added to the cast. Again there
was round of fun seldom maintained by
amateurs. MIR. German imperSonated the
negro in dialect Matthew Tepley sang rag
time and Mr.. Miller performed on the piano.
Rev. Drs. Stafford. Ignatius Feeley.
James A. Smyth and Thomas b. McGuIsan
were in attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
MANY VALUABLE BOOKS
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS IN
CHAOTIC CONDITION.
Stored in Document Room at Govern
ment Printery-Congress Asked
to Provide Remedy.

The attention of Congress has been called
to the danger that threatens what is said
to be the most rare and valuable collection
of books and public documents In the
United States. The collection in question
Is the great mass of governmental publi-
cations of all sorts that is now stored in
what Is known as the document room of
the government printing office. Instead of
being a room" as the designation would
imply these valuable publications are
stored on several floors of the old govern
ment printing office building.
In this official collection of Uncle Sam
there is said to be approximately 2.o0O000
volumes. valued at between 100000 and
100000. In fact the real value of the pub
LEGATIONS cannot be estimated In dollars and
cents. as the collection includes complete
sets of all official publications from the
formation of this government to the pres
ent time, and should they be destroyed, 1t
is said, it would be impossible to replace
them.
That there is danger Of this mass OF docu-
ments being destroyed by fire is apparent.
as the old structure in which they are
stored is regarded as veritable "tinder-
box" and, as an official said, would make
a big and sudden blaze were 1t to become
ignited."
Key to Output.
The document room, or department, has
been described as the key to the vast out
put of the government printing Office and
the old-time official printers In publications
since the days of the first American Con-
gress. All appropriation bills and the pro-
ceedfngs of the Senate and House are In
cluded. Thus 1t forms the most valuable
library to be found In the United States,
and the volumes once lost could never be
replaced.
When the document department was VS.
tied by Star reporter he found many of
the rare volumes stored on temporary
wooden shelves. and the place was dusty
and musty, like the gabled garrets In veu-
cradle buildings of the olden times. Ow-
ing to the alleged uncertain condition Of
the old structure the building inspector has
forbidden the authorities from placing
more than a certain quantity of books and
documents on the several floors. For in
stance. on the fourth floor Is great mass
of publications that have been turned in
to the government printing office by de-
pository libraries and other institutions.
There are large stacks of documents on
the floors that cannot be classified because
of lack of space. The condition was de-
scribed by an official who declared that the
superintendent of documents was showed
under with masses of public documents
In Chaotic Condition.
Another official said if private publishing
houses in New York, Boston, Chicago or
elsewhere had such great mass of printed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
"check Man" and collateral Man. y

The CHECK man and the collateral
man" are badly wanted by the police. both
having succeeded IN escaping arrest. Capt
Eoardmau has sent out circulars notifying
merchants Of the manner in which the for
mer operates. and the police have gone 10
the houses OF a number OF persons to warn
them against the latter. Yesterday after
noon the collateral man called at the
house OF Henry Grady, 1914 East Capitol
breet, and asked for money to deposit as
collateral for q member of the family, out
his request was refused.
In the circular asking the merchants to
assist in the capture of the man who has
feen forging checks, 1t is stated that the
operator is a Colored man and that he en-
ploys a boy 10 deliver the forged check
and have II Cashed. The merchants are
asked 10 call upon the police should an CT
fort be made to swlndle them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

matter on hand they would feel as though
they had overpiayed themselves In manu-
featuring stock for the trade" He said
further that no private establishment up-
DER the sun would allow its stock to be
kept In such chaotic condition for the
lack OF proper Facilities, but would prompt
ly supply the facilities.
The prevailing conditions, IL is only fair
to say, were left to Mr.. Stillings as a
legacy by former public printers, and there
appears to be no way to bring order out
of the chaos unless Congress has an In
spectfon made of the document department
and decides to provide remedy. 1t is
said the matter may be brought to the at
tention of the Joint printing committee with
the view of considering the project OF
erecting a 41reproof building for these
millions OF invaluable books and docu-
ments which mark the progress of this
government from the days of the revoiu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Quail Fed by Police.

Mai. Sylvester has received reports from
the lieutenants of the seventh. ninth and
tenth precincts showing the amount Of
work done by the members of those pre-
cinets IN the matter of feeding quail dur
Ing the past winter.
The police of the tenth precinct reported
that they found seven covies OF birds, about
ten birds being In EACH In the fifth pre-
cinct, which embraces the county southeast
OF the city. the police found seventy-nve
birds. The officers of the seventh precinct
fed nfty-six birds, and those of the ninth
precinct reported that they found ffty-fve
birds In their section.
On account OF the open winter Il was not
necessary TO pay so much attention 10 the
birds as II was during the preceding winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Treat Your Family to Bricks
Plans for New Baptist Church.

of c. IS. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Druggist
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
ITS SPRING MEETING.
Congregational Club to Be Addressed
by DR.. Arthur H. Smith.

The Washington Congregational Club has
arranged to hold It's spring meeting and
will give dinner next Tuesday evening at
the First Congregational Church, 10th and
streets northwest.
The pricipal address will be delivered by
Rev. DR. Arthur II. Smith, who has just re-
turned from China, where he has been en-
gagged IN missionary work for many years.
He will speak on the problems and ques-
tons In which all the world is Just now
greatly interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Sweet Peas, violets and Other Flowers
Cayeat to Will.

that bloom in the spring. Sharer, l4th & /
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

Elizabeth l.. Gardner and Mary r. Mac
leod. daughters of the late John d. Sim
mons. have filed In the Probate Court a
caveat TO the probate of the paper writing
GATED October 4, 1906 and offered as the
last will of their father. They object to
the admission Of the alleged will on the
ground that It was executed by their faith
er under the alleged undue influence, sug-
gestion, importantly or persuasion of cara
IS. Simmons and was not, they aver, the
voluntary act of their father. Attorney
Arthur Peter appears for the caveatees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Try C. g. S. Pure Cream Ice Cream.
Quart Bricks. "3'' FlavOrs. Druggists
Advertisement.


shotgun accidentally discharged IN the
house OF John Frost, 142 r street northeast,
last night about II o'clock made a report
sufficiently loud enough 10 attract the at
tention Of neighbors. Policemen Stoll and
Ehlers We're attracted to the house by
hearing the report and they learned that
nobody was shot. Mr.. Frost was cleaning
his gun when il went Off, the charge enter
ing the floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Qualified as Pharmacists.

At the recent special examination held by
the commissioners of pharmacy for per-
sons desiring 10 become registered phar-
macists under the law of 1878 eight candi-
dates out OF the twenty-five who presented
themselves were successful. These were:
Charles h. Harrington, John w. Grady,
Thomas Armstrong. Harold II. Lantz, Rob
ert f.. Heuning. Louis Y. Deter, Frank ..
Mari. Asa V. Burdine.
DR.. Henry A. Johnston, the secretary,
states that the regular examinations were
held the first Monday in January, April.
InlV and Octoher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers ioL
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 p. m
Iuoctric traIus from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount vernon
hourly. ~ a. m. to $ p IN. Arlington anu
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Cars from station at AQueduct orlose
for Arlington. Fort Myer and faHs Chuie"
half hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

. pickaninny band, the love affairs are
nrAily Strengthened out and the young peo-
Pic Of the play as well A. the audience
are left happy as the curtain finally de-
scends. The role Of the hero Is taken by
Nj. Frank Dayton and that OF Madge by
Miss Margaret Shirley. The capable COM
pany ineH41es among Its members this sea-
son Mis3 Alice Walker, who has appeared
for the past six seasons IN his play. Miss
Walker has the role of Barbara Holton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Miss TYLER Given Honors.

Miss Elizabeth Tyler was declared the
best speaker last night at the regular fort
nightly debate between teams of the WASH
ington College of Law, class 1908. Miss
Tyler and Andrew B. Evans had the af-
1rmative of the question, should Congress
Enact Legislation to Control Railroad
Rates?" The negative was supported by
Miss Mary n. OToole and James 2. Dill
lard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Kernan,s Lyceum Theater.

The New London Gaiety Girls Compans
is this weeks attraction at Kernan's Ly-
ceiim Theater, two large audiences being
on hand yesterday afternoon and last night
Way Out West and Mixing Things
Up'' are the two burlesques with five num-
bers in the olio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Eagles Returned to Department

The eleven eagles loaned by the Interior
Department TO the Portland exposition have
been returned, and today they are perching
silent and motionless in the various rooms
of the department. The largest OF the
group is in Secretary Hitchcock's office
The specimens were captured last summer
in Alaska by a government expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

&c; Star Of the East -four, 81. 40 Il Dbl !;
$3.50 bbl.; Potatoes, 75c. bu.; Butter, 25c. !;
Eggs, lac; 8 lbs. Buckwheat, DC; 6 lbs
Snaps, 25c.; cans Corn 25c.; qts. Beans
Csc; Raisins or Currants, 25c.; 6 Naptha
Soap pc; lbs. Starch. 25e.: qts. HON.
my, 25c.; Gran. Sugar, 41ac. Maple Sugar
15c.; Honey, 16c. Mixed Nuts, 12c.; Elk
Sifted Peas, 10c; Matches. 10c. doz.
Pickles, Zoe. doz. J. T. d. Pyles stores
including 94S La. ave. fe21-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"In Old Kentucky" Sis p. m.
Belasco--Bertha Kalich in Norma
Wanna" Sis p. m.
Chases-Polite vaudeville, s:15 ?. III.
Columbia, '"rhe Sho Cum Sis p. m.
Kernan's-"The London Gaiety GIFTS,
S:l5 p. m.
Majestic-Fiske OHara in MIR. Barney
from Ireland" SIS y. m.
National-Edna May in "rhe Catch OF
the Season." S:I5 y. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
rhroueh Atlantic city Car

via Pennsylvania Railroad on week days.
Commencing February 2s, through parior
car to Atlantic City will leave Washington
II :35 pm, arriving Atlantic City 5:35 pm.
Returning, leave Atlantic City, commencing
March /, 1000 an. arriving Washington,
3;45 p.m-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
chamberlin Hotel. Old Point.

Handsomest hotel on south Atlantic coast.
UNIQUE in situation, cuisine and appoint
ments Reached after March 3 by through
Pullman parlor cars In 81. hours, via Rich
mond and c. and o. Ry,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Desires a Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce have been insti-
tuted In the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia by May N. remnant against
Joseph r. Tenant. Desertion, non-sup-
port and inhdeltty are alleged Attorneys
Douglass & Douglass represent the petit
toner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

Samuel Smith, twenty-five years of age,
employed as a brakeman on the Pennsyl-
varlia railroad, fell from a freight car while
at work in the freight yard this morning
about o'clock, receiving severe injury
to his right ankle. He was taken 10 Prov
tdence Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

Tolman Farmer, colored whose home is
at 421 New York avenue northwest, had
fit last night about u o'clock and was
found in an unconscious condition In front
of 1929 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
He regained consciousness shortly after
reaching the Emergency Hospital, and was
able to leave there today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27
Sale of Japanese Art Wonders.

The sale Of Japanese bronzes, porcelains,
ivorys, embroideries, etc, opens at Sloan's,
1401 G st. tomorrow Mt II am. and pm,
regardless Of the weather.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-27

A horse drawing a buggy ran away yes
terdav afternoon about 1 o'clock and col
lided with an automobile, which was oeins
operated by James O'Toole. Both ten.
The horse and buggy belongs TO F. 5. Hon-
son of 122G IL street northwest.