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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
SCORE A SUCCESS.
Lady Maccabess Give Outing at Luna
Park Yesterday.

The verdict rendered regarding the out
ing yesterday Of the Lady Maccabees Of the
World at Luna Park was that it was one
Of the most successful gatherings of the
present season. Mrs. Mary A.~Van Ness.
deputy commander for the District of Co
lumbia and the state of Maryland, and COM
mander of Mt. Vernon Hive, was chairman
of the joint committee, and had most Of
the details to look after.
Manager Gill, in behalf of the Luna Park
Company. threw wide open the gates of the
big resort to the members Of the Maccabees
and their friends. giving the children free
admission to all the attractions. 1t was
discovered that several members OF the
Navassars Lady Band were identified with
the Maccabees, and this. coupled with a
new and appropriate program made the
big musical she'll the mecca for all Of the
outing party during the afternoon.
The big event of the day was the vaude-
Vile performance in the dancing pavilion at
7 o'clock, which was given by tiny children
In gorgeous costume. The performance in
cluded dancing. singing and limitations OF
stage fayorites, the latter acts being OF
truly artistic worth.
Among the prominent Lady Maccabees
present was Miss Emma Gillett, lieutenant
commander Of the Mt Vernon Hive Sew
eral members Of the Brentwood Hive were
also present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Funeral of Mrs. Scrivener.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Scrivener
who died yesterday will take place tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock from her late
residence. 23l5 l street northwest. The Rev
DR. Thompson, formerly of st. Paurs Epis-
cOpal Church of this city, will come to
Washington to officiate, and interment will
be made in Congressional cemetery.
Mrs Scrivener was Miss Cura of Wash
tngton n. j.. before her marriage to the
late William b. Scrivener, a lifelong resi-
dent of the District Following her mar
rage she had lived in this city. She was
ffty-eight years old and is survived by
three sons and a daughter-Edward B.
Scrivener. Herbert r. Scrivener and Louis
Scrivener, all OF Washington, and Miss
Anna May Scrivener of Montclair, n. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
t.The Man of Her Choice. f."

The Academy will have for its attraction,
commencing Monday night next, 1.-The Man
of Her Choice" a new four-act play written
and produced by Edw. M. Simmonds. THE
Man Of Her Choice tells OF. the love of the
only daughter of a wealthy Wall street
banker for poor young man. and their
trials and fluctuations. The working out Of
the story is said to be on new and original
lines-the author providing many thrilling
situations and exciting climaxes, and
comedy as we'll. There will also be spe-
cialties and songs Of the popular order,
written especially for this production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Alarm Of Fire; Painter Burned.

In trying to put out a fire about 9
o'clock this morning in house 1903 Rhode
Island avenue A. B. Cole, a painter, who
was working there at the time, was pain
fully burned on the hand. The injuries
are not serious.
The fire started in a room In the base
ment, which was being used by painters
An alarm of fire was turned in from box
272 and the firemen succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the blaze before more than
$40 damage had been caused. The house
is owned by G. Smillie Of the bureau of
engraving and printing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Report of Alleged Robbery.

A. Sidney Jones of the board Of review
Of the pension Office reported to the police
las. night that he had lost by robbery a
pocket book containing 500 and COM
mutation railway ticket. Mr.. Jones stated
that he was on the second floor Of the
pension Office yesterday morning about II
O'clock when he discovered that he had
lost his pocket book. He fastened to in
form the police. Detectives O'Brien and
Parhaln are investigating the loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should
have The star sent to them by mail
IN order that they may keep in
formed about Washington affairs. In
most Instances The Star will be at
the breakfast table tho next day ana
give all 81 the news from Washing
ton ~ the day before. The address
may be changed as frequently as
desired by giving the old and new
addresses. The price % The star by
mail daily and sunday II 90 cents
pr month. invariably On advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
FELL ON ICE.
Boy Slipped and Point Of longs En-
tered His Hip.

tered His Hip.
William Page, colored, fourteen years OF
age. of SIT Ricketts, court southwest was
the victim OF a peculiar accident this morn
ing. AS a result he is now in the George
town University Hospital with a painful
wound on his right hip. The injury, while
severe. is not regarded as serious.
Page is employed on an ice wagon of w.
W. johnson. and he was at the plant of the
Crystal Plate Ice Company, corner of 35th
and X streets, this morning. He stepped
on a cake Of ice, slipped and fell and as he
fell he stuck an Ice hook into his hip. The
iror tong penetrated for a considerable dis
lance and it was with difficulty extracted
from the flesh.
The patrol wagon Of the seventh precinct
was at once called by fellow workmen, and
in that the injured boy was hurried to the
hOSpital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
RESORTS TO HABEAs CORPUS.
Effort of jeremiah Cornell to Obtain
Release From HOSPITAL

A writ of habeas corpus returnable Fri
day next at II o'clock has been ordered
TO isue by Justice Barnard of the District
Supreme Court, addressed to William A.
White, superintendent of the Government
Hospital for the Insane, and directing him
to have jeremiah A. Connell, an inmate
OF the asylum, in court at the time ap-
pointed
Council, on whose application the writ
issued. says that he was adjudged insane
October, 1903, when suffering from alco-
holism, but he has now recovered, he
AYERS, and desires to be set at liberty. He
has frequently requested his discharge he
states, but has been denied
Attorney Richard P. Evans represents
Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Invitation for Volunteer Firemen.

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Assoc
citation. at its monthly meeting last even
ing. Mr.. J. H. Richards presiding. received
an invitation to attend the Virginia state
firemen's convention in Richmond. the I'D,
23d and oath instant. The secretary was
directed to correspond with the committee.
Mr. Samuel Cole was reported as recover
ing from Illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Evangelistic Services.

Rev. T. A. Johnston Of Pittsburg, Pa. is
conducting evangelistic meetings at the
Tenth Street Baptist Church, corner 10th
and R streets northwest Rev. S. G. Lam
kins, pastor there, is preaching every night.
Rev. William Nash Of Baltimore, Md, will
conduct the services at II am. Sunday.
Mrs. Amanda Smith of Harvey, ILL.,, will
preach Sunday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

A special excursion to jamestown island
will be made by the steamer Newport News
on Saturday next, leaving her wharf at 8
pm. The plan Is to give two hours at
jamestown and five hours at Old Point, re-
turning to reach here at Z am. Monday.
This will be an ocean trip that will be
beneficial and satisfying. giving the Poto-
mac river by day light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
10 & g. c. A. Muddiman & Go. g & IL
Chicago-Jewel Gas Ranges always best.

A horse attached to a wagon owned by
Edward Hall of Sd and streets northeast.
and in charge of William Butler Of 145 d
street northeast. which ran away in front
OF the Washington Public Library yester-
day afternoon. collided with the electric
light pole at the southeast corner Of Sth and
B streets. The wagon and harness were
damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.

About 9 o'clock last evening a street rail-
way car. while passing the corner of 9th
and streets. was the scene Of an electri-
cal display. Passengers fled in alarm and
Miss Laura Stranahan. twenty years old of
Benning. tainted. She was soon revived and
was taken home No material damage to
the car resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
For Cuts, Sprains, Bruises and Burns
use Omega OIL. Trial bottle. 1Oc.-Advt.
Funeral of Capt. Andrew B. Drum

The funeral of Capt Andrew b. Drum.
who had been for many years superintend-
snt OF Arlington national cemetery, oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon from the Ar
hngton mansion. The services were con-
Quoted by Chaplain G.. G. Pierce, u. s. A.,
and the interment was with full military
Donors. detachment OF regulars from
BORT Myer acted as escort to the grave
and taps was sounded by bugler. The
remains were buried on Fort Mcpherson
Point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Treated for Poisoning.

Groans heard in room In the boarding
house at 134l Az street southwest shortly
before o'clock last night led TO an inves-
tigation and August Eskite the inmate,
was found to be suffering from the effects
OF rough on rats" Others In the house
sent for the ambulance OF the Emergency
Hospital and Eskite was hurried to that in
stitution. At the hospital treatment was
given and the patient soon recovered to the
extent OF being able to go home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Best Pies for Home Tables.

For home luncheons or home dinners
there is no better dessert than Holmes gen.
uine Homemade Pies. The most delicious
pies that clever home pastry cooks can
make All favorite kinds, zoe. Wholesome
Homemade Milk" Bread, fresh from oven
to table, &c. Holmes Bakery. list and E
streets Phones E. 144O and 144I. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Majestic-Dandy Dixie Minstrels, Sis pm.
Academy-"The Convicts Daughter,
BIB pm.
Four-Mie Run-Luna Park, a fairyland
Of amusements, afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band concert,
followed by dancing.
Lawn fete and open-air carnival. 1st
street and New York avenue northwest, all
this week.
Lawn fete at Brookland for the benefit OF
st. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Contract for Constructing Sewer.

On recommendation OF D. e. McComb,
superintendent Of sewers. the Commission
ers today agreed to award the contract for
constructing new sewer In Water street
southwest between 7th and 14th streets to
Z. O. Gummell. The price to be paid will
be Ni,Ia5. In the bidding Mr.. Gummelrs
only competitor was James A. Coyle, who
offered to do the work for $l7.535.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Leo Murray was walking near wagon
driven by James P. Hfggs of AL Jefferson
street, Anacosta, last night, when the tail
gate of the wagon became unlocked and
swung out striking Murray in the face and
loosening several teeth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
The Beer Used in Your Home

should be pure. delicious and fully matured.
''Old Glory" fully meets these requirements
In the highest degree. Write or phone w
43G Abner-Drury Brewing Co, for case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Suit for Damages.

William F. Weeks today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court for 5000 damages
against the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company for alleged illegal ejectment
from q car Of the defendant company. He
Is represented by Attorneys Wilson 4
Barksdale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
THE HEATR.
Drury colored Grand Opera oompan

A unique attraction is announced for the
Majestic Theater next week when the Theo-
dore Drury Grand Opera Company, con-
sisting Of fifty colored singers will present
the operas Aida" and Carmen" This
organization appeared in New York last
spring and won great praise The leading
spirit Of the organization Is Theodore Drury,
a baritone. who is said to possess splendid
voice. The entire company which appeared
are said to be adequately staged and cos
TUNED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Capitol Hill Branch Star ONCE.

If you do not feel like coming down town
leave your advertisement for The Star at
Haley's Drug Store, '11th and East Capitol
SITS, and It will be sent to The Star for you
without additional charge. The best help Is
obtained through The Star at cent per
word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Baltimore and ohio RaIlro.d :,

Ocean City, Md, and Rehoboth Beach,
$3.50 round trip. Saturday to Monday; 81. 10
good II days; $500 season. Train leaves
l pm. daily. except Sunday.
making cOnnect with boats from BaIti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

In next Saturdays Star there will appear
the opening chapters Of Anthony Hopes
famous romance THE Prisoner of zenda,"
The Stag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Not a Question of Chance

when you list your property with Moore &
HILL lucorporated-it is practically a GER
tainty that Il will be handled. Fair dealing
and painstaking attention. Give them a trial
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Queen of Summer Trips"
AND MINERS TRANS. CO.

MEHOftANIS AND MINERS IFANS. CO.
STEAMSHIPS.
Baltimore to Boston and Providence 'by sea"
Most delightful route to New England re-
sorts. Finest coastwise trips In the
world" Tickets on sale at Pennsylvania,
b. & o. and Norfolk steamer offices. Send
for Tour Book. w. p. Turner, p. T. M,
Baltimore. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

What Are Your Lumber Needsp
Large or small We'll supply them to your
satisfaction Eisinger Bros, 2109 It'll. Phone
auS-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Any Funds Awaiting Investment
will draw interest in the meantime if depos-
tied in banking dept of Union Trust Co..
1414 F. per cent interest on all accounts.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
CITY ITEMS.

Proper Food is the Best Assurance
Of health. Those who eat Schneider's Malt
Bread are strong and vigorous. No other
bread is so highly nourishing. Your grocer
sells Malt Bread. Order it next time 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

James Jackson. colored. forty years of
age. of 40 Hammersley court southwest.
was treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night for stab wound in the shoulder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Only 81. 90 GAL. SOC. one-Half Gal.

for Reisinger's Ice Cream. Peach Cream Is
made with the fresh fruit. Orders for earlier
than O'Clock delivery Sunday must be In
by 1870 pm. Saturday 235 G ST. Main 2767
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

"Adversity sometimes transforms a cow
ard into hero
Advertising in The Star want ads has
transformed many unused articles into
cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

A Delightfully."- Refreshing Dessert.
c. & 8. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Druggists
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc. Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. TIP 9th st. n. ".
jy12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

100 Varieties 6Oc. Candies, 35c. Lib.
Fresh daily. Geo. B. Sheetz, F & 10th SITS.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Residents in Takoma and Kensington
have the Tolman Laundry wagon call Tues
day or Friday each week. Phone M. $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Of All Summer Desserts, Fussell's
Ice Cream is the most desirable Pure. rich
and smooth. 1927 n. Y. ave. Phone 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
VIM. cannon's Fine Old Purissima Rye

Its quality whisky. Pure, smooth and of
the mellowest development. Such whisky
as there Is need OF In every home as tonic
as leverage. Phone N. 52S. 1925 It'll NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
Electric Fans in Sleeping Cars.

The Baltimore & Ohio Washington-New
York Sleeping Car, open for occupancy at
10 pm, Is provided with electric fans for
comfort of passengers who wish to retire
early.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Trya Salt Air Trip to Baltimore.
Palatial steamers. Electric lighted. I'm
sxceiled cuisine. See excursions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Connecticut Pies Are Tempting
to look upon and delicious to eat All IA
vorite kinds at your grocer s.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08
S1o7.So califol MIA Round Trip.

On sale every day via Baltimore and Ohio,
good returning until October 81 Consult
egents-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

So. so Special Summer Rats Saturdays
to Old Point and Norfolk; Va. Beach,
S3.75; good returning Sunday night Nor
folk & Washington Steamboat Company
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

Chris. Xander's Pride of Virginia Port
Excellent summer beverage. Enriches the
blood stimulates; 15c. at. Only at 900 It'll st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

q All No After Dinner Minis, &c.,;
Or. Lunch Crackers, TIC. Lemon Cakes
&c; Snaps, 4c.; Sirloin and P. y. Steaks
121kc; Round. 10c. Sugar. &C.; lb. soc.
Tea, &c.,; Everybody's Coffee. Ice. ]. T. D.
Pyles' stores, including 94S La. ave.
au6-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-08

You'll Like the Velvet Kind.
It's C. & s. Quality Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

begins to realize the extent of the various as
sortments. For there is no furniture or gro
ceries at James A. Hearn & Son's-it is all
fabrics Of varied kinds, from carpets to chifons;
everything in wearing apparel for women and
children; everything for the house in the way
OF carpets. upholstery and bedding. This firm
makes speciality OF babies and children's wear,
and is famous for its values in every depart
ment.
opportunity to select his goods, for the whole
United States is ransaCked for bargains that
shall combine quality with popular prices. A
street suit can be had for low s13 9S. and
by easy stages the prices and qualities run all
the way up. A brown broadcloth. with pleated
skirt, with coat trimmed in soutaChe braid, was
marked at $35 SO. An all white evening gown of
white chinonette, trimmed with Irish crochet
with two bands around the skirt multitudinous
tucks and corded French shirring around the
waist to produce the princess effect. was
marked at $50 9S.
suggests that all New York City might be
clothed here and still have a few leftovers and
In millinery the quantity seems scarcely less
An imported hat IN different shades Of CASTOR
with brm OF braided strands Of silk presented
something OF novelty. 1t was trimmed with
three white plumeS, somo white grapes and a
little bird. Five small feathers shading into
castor were set on the bandcau which was of
silk in castor shades A little Peter Pan hat in
wine color had three handsome plumCs and some
silk roses, and was faced IN silk the whole being
in the Same tone
a French shepherdess Rat in London smoke
had bandeau of burnt orange ribbon and gray
roses, and was trimmed with three gray plurnes
ana Knot or burnt orange ribbon with u steel
pucl0e. A pale blue hat in malines and velvet
buckle and u large Liberty satin bow on the
bandeau.
me display Of furs at Hearn's is worthy OF
~.nentioh ~ Every variety of fur in every SOFT OF
make Is to be had at reasonable prices. Tree
martin black lynx, Isabella fox, s0bles opossJ-n.
taccoon' squirrel brook mink and Persian lamb
are al represented in muffs. pclcrines. stoles,
sIS"ls' caps. scarfs, collars. etc
me tailored suits for young misses present an
clIIloiehs dresses in challis and silk trimmed
very prett!ly, range from 50 98 up. An immense
assortment of neglges and kimonos, in every
iap4lc suitable to the purpose occupies the space
ol a whole store by itself. and tea gowns simple
al una elaborate. to suit every taste may be found
In endless variety
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21

a surprise 10 some to learn that the firm caters
to feminine needs too. Everything that the wei
dressed woman wants. from a lace collar TO
fur coat can be found there and all ages. from
six years up are also provided for. Furtherrr-re.
the firm manufactures most OF Its own STOCK,
with the exception of its imported models, ana is
therefore able to sell at surprisingly reasonapie
prices One very pretty line of wolfe gowns, III
all the fashionable coors, runs from $40 upward.
one of these was in gray. simply but efrecuvely
made The skirt finished at the bottom win
three tuCks having folds of black VeIvet pe-
tween and the bodice was adorned with a httie
lace and velvet. On either side OF the Vest' COM
ing down from the shoulder, were two tucks.
with tabs of velvet ribbon caught down win
little blue buttons between. Just below the Dust
was a band of lace, finished IN pointed scallops
at either side. and the vest was composed OF
the same lace Joined with narrow blue VelVe'
ribbon The bodice bIouses slightly over black
velvet eirdIe finished at the back with TABS ana
o~nanented with the little blue buttons.
There are also interesting lines or allover Iaoe
and chiffon cloth dresses in princess ana TWO
niece styles at the same surprising prices, while
fne tailored suits are shown in cloth and velvet
ono smart tailored suit In brown broadcloth nad
a long tight fitting coat, with seams ornamented
M 10 the bust and down to within foot or the
hcm with little half inch straps.
The firm has opened a new fur department
this year. and has doubled It's space WIN pro-
portiOnate increase or stock.
New-York tribune., 1906-10-21
EXQUISITE VELVETS.
Fabrics Of Such Rare Beauty They
Defy Description.

or all the creations of man since the world
began none are beautiful as textile fabrics.
This is because they more nearly resemble the
work Of nature than anything else mankind has
produced. What Stimulates more closely the
sheen Of delicate rose leaf. than the satiny
fabrics In their exquisite tints? What more
nearly resembles the ever shifting surface of
the sea than some of the changeable silksP
There is probably no more beautiful collec-
ton Of these marvels of human creation in this
city than can be found in the establishment of
Arnold. Constable & Co, of Broadway and 10Th
street Every conceivable color. texture and
style OF fabric is here represented. To enter
into a specific description of one depart
ment would be to fill pages and exhaust the
vocabulary. but certain novel and striking ex-
amples may be mentioned. For instance in the
reign Of velvets which fashion has ushered in
with so much emphasis. there is the new en-
pire velvet which has a great popularity It
comes not only in plain colors, but in stripes
and checks, and in width ranges as high as
forty inches. A valuable bit of knowledge in
regard to these velvets is that they come in
matched colors, that is, brown and white
check, for instance will have a matched plain
brown to accompany It, in the 40-inch width
and also in the ordinary narrower widths For
combination effects this is most useful. These
checks are not large, never q quarter of
an inch. and called the shepherds check"