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Belasco Theater.

1t was notable success that Miss Mar
garet Angl!n and an excellent supporting
company achieved at the Belasco Theater
last night in the first performance IN this
city of ''Zira," drama by j. Hartley Man
neTs and Henry Miller. The theme of the
play is not new, it being founded on Wikie
Collins The New Magdalen,' which found
favor with audiences Of nearly twenty
years ago. The superior manner in which
the drama is enacted entities It to more
than passing consideration in comparison
with the more pretentious plays that have
been seen here this season. 1t is worth
while to wait until the third act of "Zira
to be first electrified by dramatic intensity
and then stirred to tender pity by the emo
tional powers of Miss Anglin. There is
something of interest in the two preceding
acts, several subordinate dramatic situa-
tons and some appeal to the Sympa thieS,
but the third act stands out enpha tically
above the rest and overshadows it. Wish a
voice capable OF faithful expression, coupled
with strong dramatic temperament, Miss
Anglin interpreted with striking effect the
emotions of the unfortunate girl who has
found brief interval of happiness in the
love of friends and ir charitable work
among the downtrodden. In the midst of
this happiness the real Ruth Wilding ap-
pears on the scene. HeartleSSly and with
bitter scorn she denounces the girl who has
assumed her place She refuses to soften
her heart to the passionate and pitiful ap-
peal Zira makes to her as a woman. Il is
at this point that the strength of Miss
Anglins dramatic force presents itself,
when, her plea of anguish proving of no
avail, she rises to the heights of scorn of
the heartless woman and pours out her
feelings in a flood of intense denuncia ton
and defiance.
The company supporting Miss Anglin is
notable Mr.. Charles Dalton is seen in the
role of Rev. Gordon Clavering, the young
minister who devotes his time and study
to the uplifting of downtrodden humanity,
and his work was distinctly creditabe. Mrs
Thomas Whiffen as Lady Constance Cla-
vering scored notable success as the kind
hearted old aunt, and Mr.. Jameson Lee Fin
ney was effective as the reckless young Of
fieer with an inclination for drink Miss
Lucille Watson as Ruth Wilding, Mr.. George
s. Titheradge, Mr.. Arthur Lawrence and
Mr.. ]. r. Crawford gave capable perform
ances of interesting roles
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BROUGHT $4,000 MILES
HANDSOME CANE FOR DIR. COR
DON OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY.

President Gordon has been a father to
his African students, and we in the theo-
logical school went to express our apprecia-
ton of his kindness to us before he leaves.
We will present cane tomorrow evening
to the president which is entirely an At
rican product"
The presentation will be made at the
presidents residence at the university to-
morrow evening at 1870 pm The whole
natter has been prepared as surprise to
Dr. Gordon.
Pela Penick, who has been in America
eight years. and who is at present senior
at Howard University in the theological
school, will make the presentation speech
for the five students who are making the
gift.
I'VE desire to show to Dr. Gordon" said
Penick yesterday, that we are his friends,
no matter what has been said
The other students from Africa who are
interested in the presentation are John X.
Sabo, Arthur e. Makanya, Joel ID. NyanSi
and Albert Soudezi.
1t has taken two months for the cane to
reach America, for it has travelled 14G00
miles, and before it could start the jour
ney the materials have to be obtained by
the heather friends of Penick, who, as he
says, are waiting for the light to come
to them
The cane is made of African mahogany,
which is very light in color. The ferule is
the tip of an African lions tusk and the
black head is carved from the hoot of a
zaba, an animal which belongs to the deer
family, having the reputation of being the
fleetist animal In the world. The handle Is
bound to the stick with gold band bear
ing the date 1906 and the carved hoof-
like end of the handle has gold plate with
the inscription Presented to President
Gordon by his African students"
The design of the cane was sent to friends
fri nv pp1 pa
nick, and, as he says, made entirely by
the heathenS for whom DIR. Gordon has done
so much.
DR.. Gordon viii leave the university soon
for an extended trip in Europe and the
orient. After visiting Switzerland he will
travel to the holy land and many points in
Africa. His successor at the college has
not been selected.
DR.. Gordon'S resignation followed DEM
onstration of revolt among the students
about two months ago at chapel exercises,
which resulted in a controversy as to the
| fitness of the pl esident for the work of the
university
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DIR. BuTLER's BIRTHDAY.
Eightieth Anniversary Commemorated
by Young People Of His Church.

A reception was given last night in honor
of Rev. DR.. J. G. Butler, pastor of the Luz
Their Place Memorial Church. who Sunday
celebrated his eightieth birthday anniver-
sary. The reception was in charge of the
members of the Young Peoples Senior En-
deavor Society, and was held in the par
lors of the church During The evening
more than three hundred Of the friends OF
DR.. and Mrs. Butler called to extend their
congrat ulations on the pastor having pass
ed the eghteth milestone in his life.
The parlors where the reception was held
were beautifully decorated with palms and
cut flowers and throughout the reception
orchestra music was furnished. the follow
Peter Pam selection, 'Happyland;
waltz Les Debutantes;" overture, Light
Cavalry. entire acte, "Badnage;" selec-
ton, 'Fanta1a,' and march, our Di-
rector" Near the close of the even
ing buffet luncheon was served TO
the guests Mr.. Harry F. Lerch. jr..
In behalf of the Young Peoples Senior
Christian Endeavor Society of the church,
presented DR.. Butler with a large bunch OF
American Beauty roses containing elShty
blooms During the coarse of Mr.. Lerch $
remarks ne paid tribute to DR.. Butler s
long service in the cause of Christ and
closed with words that showed the deep
feeling of esteem entertained for the pas
tor by the members of his congregation.
DR.. Butler responded TO the sentiments as
expressed by the representative of the
Young Peoples Society and expressed his
thanks for the beautiful remembrance The
committee in charge of the reception con-
sisted of Miss Amy Cromwell, chairman;
Mrs. l.. E. Hoover, Miss Edith Stoweil,
Miss Irene Leech. Mrs E. o. Leech, Mrs.
Wallace Stowell. Miss Harriet Fincke. Miss
Agnes Sauter Mr. E. o. Leech, Mr.. Harry
Lerch and MIR. y. Y. Leech, jr.
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THE BIGGEST EVER.
Automobiles Preparing for Show at
Light Infantry Armory.

All the automobile dealers in Washington
representing over thirty large manufac-
turers, are busiiy preparing for what VIII
doubtless be the greatest automobile show
ever held in Washington. Exhibits are
arriving by express and all will be properly
placed in the large drill room of the Wash
ington Light Infantry armory before the
show opens al 100 pm. Monday, February
). Even the company rooms, it is stated,
will be crowded with exhibits, some of
which have to be taken apart to get them
in and then set up again.
The first motor boats to be exhibited in
Washington viii be shown at this time
In addition, marine engines, suitable for
those who wish power plants for boats
of their own building, will be exhibited
The cars will range in price from $500
to $500, and more four-cylnder cars will
be shown than there were different fac
tories represented at the show last year.
The cars shown in the gasoline, steam and
electric classes will also represent the
newest and most effective body designs
Many machines will be shown with bodies
removed and mechanism fully exposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-30
Academy of Music.

Charles f. Blaney's military comedy
drama, Across the Pacific" was present
ed last night at the Academy of Music
Theater. Judging from the rousing recep-
ton given it, 1t is just as popular as ever
The plot is founded upon the war in the
Philippine Islands. although. when the play
opens, the principals are in a Montana
mining camp. The scenes shift from there
to San Francisco and thence to our new
possessions in the Philippines. There is
an element of military that makes it very
effective Johnnie Hoey, as Willie Live,
war correspondent, is sprightly and
amusing. Augusta Durgeon, as Elsie Es-
colt, the heroine, and C. C. Bartlng, a
mine owner, received much applause for
their work, which is above the ordinary
Others to be mentioned are r. d. Cain, as
Bud Stanton, traitor, and Johnnie Will
Hams, as Quong Hong, Chinaman.
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Address to Be Delivered by DR.. Henry
Van DYKE

Arrangements have been made for the
annual meeting of the Instructive Visiting
Nurse Society tomorrow afternoon. 1t will
be of unusual interest, owing to the pres
ence of Dr. Henry Van Dyke, the dis
tinguished author, who will deliver an ad-
dress. The meeting will be held at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cor
coran Eustis, on II street, at 80 o'clock
in the afternoon.
The society has for it's object the train
ing of nurses 10 minister 20 the city's poor
and has always worked in accord with the
Associated Charities, the nurses acting
primarily under the direction of the visiting
physicians appointed by the District health
officers. These annual meetings are held
TO extend the general knowledge of the
society and therefore all strangers are cor
daily welcomed.
The board of managers include: Presi-
dent. Mrs Lodge; vice president Miss
Tuckerman; secretary, Miss Arnold Hague;
treasurer, Miss Mary Hopkins; Mrs Ash
ton, Mrs Bayard, Mrs Cooley. Mrs. Eustis
Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. McMil-
Ian. Mrs. Mulligan. Mrs Patterson, Mrs
Wdlcott and DIR. Wilson.
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Majestic Theater.

II. o. IT, a travesty which handles the
questions of trusts and labor organizations
in a good-natured and farcical vein, was
offered yesterday at the Majestic Theater,
with kolb and Dill as the principal come
dams This team proved competent as
laugh-getters, and a company of singers
and dancers seconded their efforts in a
manner that proved satisfactory. The piece
makes scant pretensions to consecutive
story. but its absurdities and musical spe-
cialties follow one another with rapidity
which does not allow the interest to wan
der.
The musical numbers by Miss Malatesta,
Francis Leib, Charlotte Vidotte, kolb, Dill
and Dillon were well received.
During the singing by Miss Vidotte the
scene was supposed to represent a jungle
of New Zealand, the song and costumes of
the chorus were appropriate to the scene
and very realistic in effect
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Social Session of Bible Glass.

Bible class IA of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church met at the residence of
Mr.. Andrew Day, 800 T street northwest.
for social purposes. The attendance in
cluded Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Mcdaniel Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Wade, Dr. and Mrs. c. A.
Hays, DIR. and Mrs. n. r. Jenner. Mr. and
Mrs. II. c. Wilmoth, Mrs. NJ Kendrick.
Mr. a. b. Wells, Mr.. j. T. True, Mr.. w.
q. Fulton, Miss f. V. CasseH Mrs. Neil
Mckillen, Mrs. Dora d. Robinson, Misses
Irene and Rowena Hudgins, Mr. and Mrs.
j. ID. Fan. Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Lewis. Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Day Mrs. Matte Chick
Mrs. S L. Atkins, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Van
Arsdale, Miss Edna Pollard. Mr. and Mrs.
y. e. Ganguer, Master Paul and Miss Alice
Day and Mrs. A. White and daughter
During the evening many complimentary
things were said OF the class teachers Mr.
w. +. Mcdaniel, Mrs. Atkins and Miss
White entertained with several Rotations
and songs. DR.. Hays recited and Mr.. Nc
Daniel rendered solo.
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Suit for Dover and Partition.

Suit for dover and partition has been
flied in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia by Harriet C. Loudin, who ex-
plains that her home is in Ravenna, Ohio.
against nine persons, the heirs of her hus-
band. the late Frederick ]. Loudn. Those
named defendants are Clifford p Loudin,
Adele Loudin. Blanche Loudin, Gladys
Loudin. Henry Wyatt, Clyde Wyatt, Alma
Wyatt. Leroy Wyatt and Frederick Wyatt.
Mrs. Loudin desires decree permitting her,
widow, to hold her portion In severalty
I'm certain real estate in this city which was
the property OF her husband. Parcels OF
land in Mount Pleasant snd lots On l.
street are involved.
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T q E TIL E A T E R.
New National Theater.

'Mzpah,' which was produced last night
at the National Theater for weeks en-
gagement. reveals magnificence OF scenic
effect which at times dwarfs the interest
in even the beauties of the Biblical story
which has been selected as a theme for
dramatization. The boudoir of Queen
Vashd, which is shown at the opening OF
the play, might somewhat irreverently be
described as a surprisingly gorgeous coy
corner. But 1t is only promise of the
decorative glories which are to come the
banqueting hall in the same act shows still
further beauties, and steady crescendo OF
magnificence is maintained until In the
third act a climax is reached. Here the gar
den of the kings palace, with rising moon'
shimmering water and flashing firefiies, pre-
sents picture of romantic beauty wn1cn
satisfies, even though the stage contains
no human being. Few productions of1er SO
complete a realization of the idea OF an
cient magnifcence. The play is not spec
tacle In the sense of a presentation which
utitizeS hordes of people for the purpose
of decorating them in respondent costumes
But no pains have been spared in reproduc-
ing the luxurious elegance of an ancient
civilization.
The drama, which is by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox and Luscombe Searelle. Is founded
on the Biblical story of Esther In its dra-
matte form the story presents great deal
of unfamiliar incident. TIE language Is
studious In the extreme the conscientious
desire to reproduce an archaic effect with
out sacrificing modern lucidity being at all
times apparent. There moments of
great human interest in the play, and con-
trasted with these are periods of abrupt
artificialty, as, for instance, the scene when
Esther comes before the king suppllcant
for her people and beguiles him into sud
den paroxysm of affection. by recitlng
series of Mrs. WilCoX's warm and melo-
dious rhymes love. Through the latter
portion of the play the scenes are wrought
out with a considerable degree of melodra-
matte vigor. The music by Mr.. Searelle Is
by means the least delightful incident OF
the performance, and Mr.. John McCloskey
sang appropriate compositions with delight
full effect. The music is introduced with an
unusual sense of propricty. The pay is
well acted. ]. H. Gilmore the king, VII
liam Harcourt viceroy and Charles Har-
bury as Mordecai, being all players of ex-
perence and commanding personalities.
Miss Olive Oliver as the queen gave a hui
man and intense representation and Miss
Adele Block is sweetly gracious as Esther.
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SUIT FOR AN ACCOUNTING.
Affairs of Colorado Finance Syndi-
cate Taken Into Court.

Charles Hedges and William c. Ffnney
have filed suit in the District Supreme Court
against Clark & Co. as a corporation and
Eugene Davis and Edwin c. Clark TO com
pei the defendants to make an accounting
of the sum OF Sl2.036I3, which, it is al
legged, was placed in the hands of the co..
poration by the complatnants and Others
as trust fund. In the bill of complaint it
is alleged that upon the solicitation of the
defendant Eugene Davis and other offic rs
or the defendant corporation the complain
ants became subscribers to a corporate
known as the Colorado Finance Syndicate.
created for the purpose of organizing a
stock company to exploit certain gold
mining interests in Colorado. The COM
p!ainantS aver that, to the best Of their
knowledge and belief, the defendant corpc-
ration is insolvent. and has been So for
several months, and that an uucxpentied
balance of S7,513.43, subscribed 20 the co.
orado Finance Syndicate, is being ualaw-
fully withheld form the conpla ndnts and
others.
1t is asked that a receiver be appointed
to wind up the affairs of the corpur ton
and to distribute the assets among the
creditors. Attorneys Milton Strasburger and
K. Gordon Finney represent the Jomp.ain-
ants.
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FUNERAL OF MRS E. A. BELL.
Services Held This Afternoon at
Beltsville. Md,

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth 4. Bell,
widow of John w. Bell OF Montgomery
county. Nd, who died last Sunday even
ing at the residence of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. MoliEg, at Falls Church, Va. were
taken to Beltsville, Md, by train from
the Baltimore and Ohio depot, this city
at 1905 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral
services We're held in Grace Church, Belts
VILE at l O'Clock. Rev. w. J. D. Thomas
officiating. Interment in the family
lot at Beltsville. The pallbearers were
Mr.. w r. Smith, Mr.. Frederick A. Schif-
fely, Mr. William 3. Davis. Mr.. George b.
Gray, Dr. 4 Fox and Mr. Charles W.
Conley.
Those who accompanied the remains to
BeltsVille, in addition to the pallbearers,
were Mr.. A. B. IIoff, Miss Jennie Fawcett
Mr.. Rogers and Mrs. Ermot T. Moling.
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Pleasure Craft in Service.

The power launch Stella. belonging to Mr..
Nicholson, which was laid up for the win
ter several weeks ago, has been placed in
commission again, the open winter and the
absence of ice making trips on the river
very enjoyable. Sunday morning the launch
left here with her owner and a party of
friends aboard and a run was made as far
down as Mattawoman creek, where the
night was spent. Yesterday the party went
hunting and had considerable success The
Stella returned TO this city last night 1t
is stated that number of pleasure launch
owners who have put their boats away for
the winter are waiting to see what kind OF
weather February brings. and propose If
the winter remains open. to put their boats
In commission at once.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

a colored woman named Mary West, who
lives at 10 AZ street southwest, got into
trouble at her home last night and received
O slight cut across her left side. The wound,
she stated. was inflicted by her husband,
and she told the police that she Will procure
a warrant for his arrest Mary was taken
to the Emergency Hospital.
During a fight near the corner of Sth and
q streets southeast yesterday afternoon be
tween two colored men, George Green, one
of the participants, received a painful cut
across his left wrist. When the police OF
the fifth precinct took him to Providence
Hospital to have his wound dressed he told
them that il was inflicted by Robert Lane.
who welded a razor. His alleged assailant
was not arrested.
While riding horse in Sumner court
about 4 o'clock Yesterday afternoon, car
ence Johnson. Colored, twenty-one years
old. had fit and fell to the pavement. re-
ceiving a slight injury. He was sent to the
Emergency Hospital.
Fannie Jones. colored. thirty-four years
old living at 16 G street southwest, was
seized with fit yesterday afternoon while
In the neighborhood of AZ and d streets
southwest. She was given treatment al
the Emergency Hospital.
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Warm Weather Causes Alarm Among
Fruit Growers.

The apple growers in the valley of Vir-
glnla are becoming alarmed because the
trees IN many orchards are showing signs
o. blooming prematurely, caused by the
unprecedented warm weather of the past
three weeks. The trees, it is stated, are
as far advanced as they ordinarily are in
the early part of March and the fruit
growers are fearful that if warm weather
continues the trees will bloom and the
blooms be killed by the freezing weather
which must come before spring sets in.
This would mean the destruction of the
apple crop in the Virginia valley and the
loss of many thousands of dollars Fruit
trees in this city and Alexandria are MAX
ing new wood and look as If it would re-
qure but a few days of the present un-
seasonable weather to bring them into full
bloom.
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D'iSfgurod
With Eczema
Brushed Scales from Face Like
Powder-Under Physicians Six
Months But Grew Worse-Some
Said Face Would be Marked for
Life-NOw Without a Blemish.
CUT 0GyRA REMEDIES
WORK WONDERS.

"As was a sufferer with eczema I write TO
Remedies In six months 1 had tried three doc
tors but did not get any better. 1t was on my
body and on my feet so thick that could hardly
put a pin on me without touching eczema. Ny
face was covered my eyebrows out, and
then IT got in my eye. then went to another
doctor. He asked me what was taking for it,
very good thing, but that he thought that my face
would be marked for life. But Cuticura did Its
work and my face is now just as clear as 1t
ever was.
my brother-in-law told me about the wonder
flu, Cuticura remedies. l took his advice and got
the Ointment. Soap. and Resolvent washed
with the Cuticura Soap and then applied the olnt-
ment, and took Cuticura Resolvent as directed
In short time my face began to get better, and
when had taken one bottle of Resolyent could
brush the scales of my face like powder.
When 1 had taken four bottles my face was as
clear as ever.
81 told all my friends about my remarkable
cure. feel thankful want everybody far
and wide to know what Cuticura can do. 1t is a
sure cure for eczema. (signed) Mrs. Emma White,
641 Cherrier Place Camden, N. j.. April o. 1905. -
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
every Humor from Pimples to scrofula, from In
fancy to Age consisting of Cuticura Soap 2sc,
Ointment 50c., Resolvent, Doc. I'm form of Choco-
late Coated Pills. 25c. per vial Of eo), may be
had Of all druggists. single set often cures.
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Gl-Maiied Free. ''How to Cure Eczema"
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On Tour of the South.

Mr.. James d. Richardson. grand COM
mander Supreme Council Of Scottish Rite
Masous. Thirty-third Degree is on a tour
OF visitation through the south He will
remain in New Orleans for a month. and
then visit his home at Murfreesboro. Tenn.
His itinerary includes Birmingham and
Mobile. Ala. Nashville. Tenn; Meridian.
Miss. and New Orleans. He is reported to
be ia delicate health. as a result of over
work and close application to his Masonic
duties. and was advised to make the trip
for his healths sake. In all he expects 10
be away from the city about two months
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OLD BOARD REELECTED.
Annual Choice Of officers by National
Geographic Society.

The choice of officers at the meeting of
the National Geographic Society yesterday
resulted in the reelection of last year s
board as follows: Professor Willis l..
Moore, president; Henry Gannett. vice pres
ident; John Joy Edison, treasurer, and o. Il.
Austin, secretary.
membership during the year, including
those of foreign countries, has increased
1,OU, making total of L, 900. AT the meet
ing of the society announced for Friday
night great interest is attached to the ad-
dress OF DIR. Grosvenor, professor of inter-
national law at Amherst College, who will
speak on THE Monasteries of Mount
Athos."