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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
REAL HOLIDAY CHIEF.
Generous Distribution Of overcoats by
Saks & Co.

Following its custom of several years
standing, the clothing and furnishing
house Of Saks & Co., Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 7th street, Christmas morning will
carry holiday cheer into the hearts of one
hundred small boys from deserving poor
families of the District by equipping each
against the winters cold with an overcoat
The gifts will be made entirely upon
recommendations of the Associated Chari-
ties, and representatives Of that organiza-
ton are at work making investigations to
determine just where the allotment Of
overcoats will do the most good Tickets
furnished by Saks 4 Co.. are issued by the
Associated Charities to the children they
find in greatest need. the selections being
made with great care, SO that exactly one
hundred little fellows, who otherwise
would be keen sufferers from the rigors Of
winter. will be provided with means to
keep warm.
Only those who have witnessed the
scene at the Saks stores on Christmas
mornings of other years are able to ap-
preciate to what extent the generosity or
the firm affects the really destitute families
in the capital. Long before the hour set
for overcoat distribution this year. as in
other years, the fortunate holders OF tickets
will surround the main entrance to the Saks
stores, because early arrivals have the ad-
vantage of being first in line when the
doors are opened. Order is maintained by
one or twof policemen, for the guardians OF
the law must be there to see to it that lit
tie ticket holders are not imposed upon by
rougher older lads who might otherwise be
tempted to acquire tickets by force.
Cases have been noted on former Christ
mas mornings when children walked all the
way from their homes ofttimes in the fur
thermost parts of the District shivering in
the bitter cold, with no other clothing than
the f1imSiest of summer suits and OCCASION
ally with shoes so badly worn that the lit
tie bare feet were almost upon the ground.
In such cases, when the managers of the
store have been convinced that an extreme
show of poverty is not made for purposes
of deception, the Christmas generosity is
extended beyond the prescribed bounds and
the child children provided with other
much needed garments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
ALLEGED EMBEzzLEMENT.
William P. Hedrick, Electric Car Con-
ductor, Under Arrest.

young man named William P. Hedrick,
who lives at Is K street northeast, was
locked up at the first precinct police station
last night by Detectives Weldon and Bur-
lingame the charge of embezzlement.
Hedrick was in the employ of the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon cleo
trio road, and had been so employed for
several months. During recent weeks the
officials of the company discovered, it is
said, that tickets had been appropriated by
employees of the road, and Detectives
Weldon and Burlingame were detailed to
make an investigation.
They boarded the car in charge of He'd
rick last night, riding from the north end
of the bridge to the local terminus. Marked
tickets We're given the conductor and he is
alleged to have held out one of them. The
marked ticket was taken from him after he
was placed under arrest, and it is said he
admitted that he had taken other tickets
His excuse was that some of the older en-
p.oyes had shown him how easy it was for
him to retain q few tickets without being
caught Hedrick said he had never sold any
of the tickets, but that he had used them on
the city lines.
1t Is likely that the charge of embezzle-
ment will be withdrawn and that he will be
charged with the lesser offense of larceny
Hedrick gave bond for his appearance in
the Police Court Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
San Juan Bautista Banquet.

At the banquet given by the San Juan
Bautista Mining Company at the New Will
lard on Tuesday Capt. G. b. Dahlgren, au-
thor of Historic Mines of Mexico was
present, and in his admirable address re-
marked that he considered the properties
of the San Juan Bautista Mining Company
equal to If not better than those of the
Greene Consolidated Company, which he
had examined The following is copied
from his book:
District of Oposura, or Moctezuma-Min-
eral of San Juan Bautista.
CThe "Cerro' Cor mountain) is 5000 yards
long, 1900 yards wide and LOO feet high.
Near the town of Oposura.
Sta. Ana, 40 feet deep; Rosario, $50 feet
deep Gaia de Ia Aqua, 10 feet deep; Quad
alupe, II feet deep; Gazapa, 60 feet deep;
Texedora 90 feet deep; Sta. Catarina, 60
feet deep; San Nicolas, 80 feet deep: Bel
lolita, SO feet deep; Coronilla, SO feet deep;
Fontana, 80 feet deep; San Pedro, S. Luis
l mile N. is the Descubridora-45 feet
wide, 30 feet deep. Ore has gone as high
as S16S per ton, 1t Is said.
Three miles west is the BronzoZa-Im-
mense vein, 5000 feet long, low-grade ore
Six miles west is New Mine. "Cobriza,"
60 feet deep; and the Tobhacoatche Nine
Ag. Running tunnel
During 1745 the Apache raids began and
broke up all mining operations. In 1878
c. I. Cutler relocated the mine. The claim
Is 200 feet in length, and Is capped by
porphyry, which has been cut through at
three points and has developed vein from
/ to II feet wide. The ore carries 20 per
cent copper, $40 gold and $50 in silver per
ton, on the average; while selected ore
(several hundred tons) sent to San Fran
cisco gave 43 per cent copper and sos per
ton in silver
The ore needs to be smelted and run into
Q matte" the cost of which will not Ut is
claimed) exceed 81 per ton. The mining
will be 81 and the freight $50, or total
cost of $1,000 per tom
(After relocating, the Cobriza Mine was
worked, for a short time, before the miners
were again driven out by the 1ndians)
Note.-The CobriZa Mine spoken of is now
being worked and ore recently taken from
20O-foot level gave AZ per cent copper with
81 ounces of silver to ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

The condition OF j. Francis Carmody
who has been very i'll, is stated to be
much improved.
John Thomas and Ernest Scott were
slightly injured last night when horse at
tached to delivery wagon in which they
were seated ran away near Pennsylvania
avenue and eth street Thomas was thrown
from the vehic'e, but he received only slight
bruises, while Scott. who was employed as
his helper, remained in the wagon and had
his hand cut. He went to the Emergency
Hospital.
The recent entertainment given under the
direction of Continental Chapter, ID. A. R..
was pronounced a big success financially
The proceeds are to be turned into the Con-
tinental Memorial Hall fund.
At meeting of the Mems Club of the
First Methodist Protestant Church, held
last Tuesday, Rev. DR.. f. #. Little deiiv-
cred an address. John Cathel sang several
solos M S. Rose gave a recitation. John s.
Bisler gave several solos and Herman
Welch recited.
At meeting of the ushers of the North
minister Presbyterian Church last Thurs
day evening. following the regular routine
business, supper was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Drowning Of M. L. Cleveland.

In connection with the request of William
Cleveland, father of Melvin L. Cleveland, a
member of the Naval Battalion of the Ma
tional Guard of the District Of Columbia,
who was drowned November 20 last from
tender of the United States steamer
Oneida, which capsized in the Potomac
river near Coltons for court of inquiry.
Messrs George A. Berry and Rosa F.
Downing, attorneys for Mr.. Cleveland, state
that they have been denied the privilege of
inspecting the log book Of the Oneiua, and
have been unable to communicate with Gen.
Harries on the matter
Gen. Harries said today that Mr.. Cleve-
land has seen the log of the Oneida on sew
eral occasions. and that at no time has he
received an application from the attorneys
mentioned to examine the log. He added
that he has not heard from the officer to
whom was referred the request for the court
of Inquiry Personally, Gen. Harries says,
he does not consider a court necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.
Action to Secure Structure for st.
Marv's Church.

A friendly suit has been filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by James Cardinal Glib
bons, archbishop of Baltimore, against the
pastor and representative members of the
congregation of st. Mary's Catholic Church;
on 9Th street between G and H streets, for
authority to cucumber part OF lot 8, square
51S, on which is erected the old school house
used by the children of the congregation
Cardinal Gibbons. informs the court that
the school house is Old. small and out Of
repair and the best interests OF the con-
gregation will be subserved by the erection
of a new building, for which purpose 1t Is
necessary to place a trust of $4,000 upon
the property. Arrangements have been
made to borrow this sum for five years and
the consent Of the court Is deemed neces-
sary owing to the trust clauses contained
in the deeds of gift of the property from
the late Father Alig, who was pastor Of
the church for many years.
Father Wunnenberg, the present pastor.
and the members of the congregation
named filed their consent to the granting
of the prayer of the cardinals petition.
Attorney Charles w. Boyle represents the
cardinal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Woman's Press Association

The December meeting of the Woman's
National Press Association was held last
night in the Public Library, with a good at
tendance. Mrs Ellen S. Cromwell, the pres
ident was in charge. The changes in the
constitution relative to auXilaries and as
sociate members brought out animated dis
cussion. 1t was announced that all mem
bers of state auxiliaries are expected to
participate in the Press day, June Z, at the
jamestown Exposition. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs
Roundtree Were elected to membership.
Mrs. Cromwell is in charge of the ar
rangements for the exposition press meet
ing and 1t was stated that good program
is being prepared.
Among those present at last evening
meeting were: Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood,
Mrs. Ruth M. G. Pea'er, Mrs. Hannah b.
Sperry, Mrs. E. Maynicke Stillman, Mrs
C. B. Short, Mrs. Mary S. Barker, Mrs.
Charles M. Pepper, Mss Minnie Mickey,
Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Prince Hall Lodge Officers.

Prince Hall Lodge, No. IA, F. A. A. M
at a meeting in Masonic Hall, corner of 9th
street and Virginia avenue southeast
elected the following officers: Worshipful
master, William E. Cobb; senior warden
Clinton c. Burke; junior warden, John E
Syphax; secretary, Harry H. Cardozo (re-
elected; treasurer, William A. Warfield
MD. (re-elected); chaplain, Rev. Edward
H. Hunter reappointed); marshal, Frank
]. Cardozo, MD; senior deacon, Henry w
Freeman, jr., MD; junior deacon, J. c.
Bruce; senior master of ceremonies, Will
lam E. L. Sanford; junior master Of cere-
monies, Willis w. Jones, MD; senior stew
ard, William H. Lee; junior steward, Wal
ter Winfield; trustees (re-elected), Jerome
A. johnson, Jos. A. McDuffie, MD. Past
masters Fred D. Henry and Frank ]. Car
dozo installed the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Metropolitan Life Statement.

President John r. Hegeman of the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance Company has is
sued a paper which is stated to be in many
respects one of the most significant that
has been issued by any life insurance COM
pany during the present year. The paper
Is In the nature of review of the business
done by his company. In reference to the
new policies of the Metropolitan Life In
surance Company he comments upon the
fact that during the past year the company
has disbursed the sum of 81 100000 in vol
untary dividends upon participating in
dustrial policies, bringing the total amount
of unpromised dividends in twelve years
to about S10.00O.O0O to Industrial policy
holders. The annual statement appears in
this issue on page IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Address on Industrial Education,

Representative J. v. E. Olcott of New
York delivered an address Thursday even,
ing on the necessity of industrial educa-
ton for the negro at a joint celebration OF
the twelfth anniversary of the William Nc.
Kinley Normal and Industrial School OF
Alexandria and the second anniversary OF
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, colored
at 7OS street. The address was preceded
by an essay on "Life's Voyage" by Carrie
Bowie, a recitation by E. P. Hodges and a
solo by Mabel Cooper.
1t has been determined that the William
Mckinley Normal and Industrial School OF
Alexandria shall have a cooking exhibit at
the jamestown exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Charge of Desertion and Forgery

Within few hours after escaping from
the guard house at the marine barracks,
Charles Lauer, twenty-nine years old, was
rearrested Thursday by Detectives Grant
and Trumbo, at the request of the Marine
Corps authorities, and returned to his
prison.
Lauer is held on charges of desertion and
of forgery. He was under the guard of a
corporal and succeeded in getting away.
Several shots were fired at him as he ran,
but he was unframed and made good his
escape. His freedom was short, however,
for while trying to buy a suit of clothes to
replace his Marine Corps uniform he was
taken into custody by the detectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
ENTERS UPON THIRD CRUISE.
Magnetic Survey Yacht Leaves San
Diego, CAL, Today.

The magnetic survey yacht in the employ
of the department of terrestrial magnetism
of the Carnegie Institution of Washington
left San Diego, Cal, today to enter upon
her third cruise, which will extend to the
end Of the year 1907. The ports of call will
be as follows: San Diego (Cal) to Nuku-
hiva (Marquesas Islands, thence to Tahiti
next to Apia, Yap Shanghai, Hongkong,
Yokohama, Honolulu, Dutch Harbor aleu-
tan Islands), Sitka and return to San
Diego, Cal.
This vessel in the prosecution of the mag
netic survey of the Pacific ocean has al
ready obtained results of great Importance
to the mariner and it will be possible to
publish shortly revised charts of the lines
of equal magnetic variation for this region
of the globe.
The yacht is commanded by Mr.. W. ].
Peters of this city. He is assisted by
Messrs. j. c. Pearson and d. c. Sewers,
magnetic observers, and by DIR. George
Peterson of this city, who is surgeon and
recorder,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Masonic Lodge Election.

st. Johns Lodge, No. u, F. A. A. NJ,
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year last evening: VIM. G. Smith, w.
M; S. F. Blackwell, S. W.; s. j. Black
burn, j. w: G. c. f. Rogers, treasurer, re-
elected: Nathaniel Robinson, secretary, re-
elected; w H. Burke, ]. D.; Arthur West,
S. D.: Hamlet Dozier, S. NJ. c.; E.. A.
Smith, ]. NJ. c.; w. III. Bundy, S. s.; r. H.
Perrin, ]. s.; c. II. Dean, marshal; B. H.
Harris, chaplain, and Daniel Rials, tyler.
The new officers were installed by P. D. G..
Masters ]. p Turner and Chas. II. Dean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points soutn'
every day In the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22

A FIRE occurred In the home of Daniel ].
Murphy, $40 East Capitol street yesterday
afternoon. entailing considerable loss The
blaze started in closet where small son
of the occupant used lighted match to
ind a garment, and cali was at once sent
for the assistance of the FIRE department
BY the time the fremen reached the house
the flames had gained considerable head
way. Damage amounting to about $1,000
was caused to the dwelling and its contents.
The loss Is covered by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Christmas Message the Theme.

"A Christmas Message will be the theme
Of the address to be delivered before the
Young Mems Christian Association tomor-
row afternoon by Rev. R. H. McKim, DID,.
rector of the Church Of Epiphany, Christ
mas carols will be rendered by the Lyric
Male Quartet Of Baltimore and the Hing
woth Orchestra will hold its usual lobby
concert. The regular Sunday afternoon BIZ
BILE classes will meet after the address by
Rev. r. H. McKim. Every man in Wash
ington is invited to be present.
At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon A. H. Zim-
hermann will address mems meeting in
the Northeast Temple, his subject being
playing the Fool" Miss Grace Beelman
will render cornet solos. All men welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Would You Like an Art Picturep
Free with Elk Grove Coupons. 922 La ave
advertisement.
Chattel Deed in Trust.

George w. Taylor of 1927 D street today
filed a chattel deed in trust to George v.
Green to secure the creditors of Mr. Taylor
The trustee is authorized to take possession
of the stock and fixtures at 1927 D street,
valued at $3.50 and also the accounts due
Mr.. Taylor. amounting to $136.04 The
creditors sought to be secured have, ac-
cording to the paper. claims against Mr.
Taylor aggregating about $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Fort Thayer as Public Park.

In connection with the bill to provide a
public park in Langdon.> d. c., which is
now before the Commissioners for report.
1t has been suggested by Glenn E. Hustled
and Henry A. Villto that the site Of old
Fort Thayer. in the block bounded by oath
street and Irving and Hamlin streets,
would be a much more desirable site for a
park. They say the earthworks are still in
q perfect state Of preservation. but II the
land Is not secured this winter 1t is feared
they will be leveled to make suitable build
ing lots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Miss Linton's Recital.

Miss Mabel Catharine Linton had sue
cessful recital at her home in lexington
last evening. few of her pupils-Misses
Frances Middleton, Elsie Brock, Dorothy
Randolph, Mildred Happ and Miss Lambert
played well-selected numbers. Miss Eu-
genie de Guerin. violinist created much
enthusiasm by her well-chosen numbers
and her technique was excellent. Mrs. Sid
ney P. Hollingsworth sang in fine voice Sc
lections from 1.-The Messiah and Faust
Miss Unions long and difficult numbers
were rendered with exquisite taste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Thrown From Buggy.

Miss Florence Porter was painfully in
jured about 5:45 o'clock yesterday after
noon by being thrown from a buggy while
near the corner of 18th street and Florida
avenue northeast. The horse became
frightened near list and NJ streets north
east, and ran as far as Florida avenue
and 18th street. The buggy then struck
a pole, Miss Porter being thrown out and
injured After receiving treatment at
drug store she was able to go home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
DEATH FROM AsPHYxIAT1oN.
William Barry Found in His Room
Last Night.

William Barry, twenty-seven years Of
age, was found dead in bed at the home OF
his mother. 2521 H street northwest, last
night about IL o'clock, his death having
been caused by Illuminating gas that had
escaped from the fixture in the room. John
Barry, brother of the deceased. found
the body when he returned home about
the hour indicated. He called DR.. McKaig,
the family physician, but 1t was too late
The young mans life extinct.
Barry was partly dressed. having on the
clothing he wore when he went to his room
to retire. The conditions about the room in
dicated that the death had resulted from
an accident. Coroner hewitt viewed the re.
mains this morning and gave a certificate
of death In accordance with the facts. The
deceased was In the employ of the Wash
ington Gaslight Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Students in Debate.

Arrangements have been made for the de-
bate by the students of the National Law
School to take place this evening at the
school building on 18th street near / street
northwest. The subject will be: affirm,
That Oriental immigration Should Be Re-
stricted and Better Regulated" Messrs.
Smith, Rogerson and Tarbox will speak on
the affirmative, while Messrs. Scanlon,
Bramhall and Deval will uphold the mega
tive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Young Buffalo. King OF the
Wild West" Sis pm.
Columbia-Nat c. Goodwin In What
Would a Gentleman Do" S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in Camille
Sis pm.
National-Annie Russell in "A Midsum-
mer Nights Dream SIS pm
New Lyceum THE Dreamland Bur-
lesQuers," SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Funeral of William L. Chism.

The funeral of William L. Chism, who
died suddenly Thursday at his late home,
2215 G street, will occur at o'clock next
Monday morning. Deceased was seventy
three years of age. The interment will be
in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Suit Outcome of Alleged Assault.

Alleging that Ransom c. Edmondson
kicked her down the steps Of his residence
October 10 last Mary A. Pitts has filed suit
for $4,000 damages against him in the Dis
trict Supreme Court. She claims to have
sustained severe internal injuries. At
torneys r. F. Downing G. A. Berry and
]. V. Coughlan appear for the plaintiff.