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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
THE THEATER.
Columbia Theater.

THE Free Lance" a new opera which
comes to this city with the prestige of
John Phillip Sousa's fame as composer
and of Harry B. Smiths often demon
strated facility as a librettist. In addi-
ton to these considerations is the conf
dence inspired by the fact that the pro-
duction is made under the always liberal
sponsorship of Messrs. Klaw and Err
LANCER The intention of making the work
conform in some degree to the more con-
sentative standards of comic opera is an
nounced at the outset, some of the early
numbers being almost ecclesiastical in
their severity. 1t is not long however, be-
fore the production is turned over to the
comedian and the stage manager. The
comedian always has a budget of airy
qups in his remembrance (and what men,
cries comedians haveD with which to help
out the lines of the librettist and the stage
manager has repertory of marches,
countermarches and airy gestures, which
he combines with great ingenuity but with
out concealng their identity. Hence it is
that In light musical entertainments, how
ever novel and superior the original ma
terial may have been, the finished product
in nearly all cases appears to have been
poured into the same mold.
Joseph Cawthorn is a comedian of the
genuine sort, whose laughs are always
spontaneous and abundant His appear.
ance on the stage is always a moment
previously demonstrated competence. but
neither dialogue nor situation AFFORDS
them much encouragement. One of the
most interesting features Of the produc-
ton is the performance of Jeanette
Lowry, who appears as Griselda, the
goose girl 1t is wonderful that woman
should manage to be SO honestly funny
without sacrifice of feminine charm Her
absurdities Of manner, her awkwardness
of gesture, are always in character, and,
though often broad in effect, never unre-
fined in method. And when she steps
forth in the second act in the trim garb
of the Amazon she is as piquantly era ce-
full as she was before humorously d.
verting. Miss Nella Bergen has the
prima donna role, which she sustains
with characteristic competence. George
Tallman gives a good Interpretation OF
the tenor role. The opera has an album
dance of strong, swinging rhythm. such
are expected from Sousa, with plenty
of work for the wind instruments in the
orchestration. There is. of course,
Marcia great big number which brings
every voice and instrument up to Its
fullest capacity, and which will become
popular, as a Sousa march always DIES.
There are several clever dit.ies, and the
droll controversies of two mythical and
impecuniouS monarchS will doubtless
serve to entertain many people during
the weeks stay of The Free Lance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
MILITARY DAY AT EXPO.
Large Contingent of Spanish War Vet
Grams to Go to Jamestown.

The matter of participating in the cere-
monies incident to military day at the
jamestown exposition will be taken up at a
meeting of the department of the District
of Columbia, United Spanish War Veterans,
to be held tomorrow evening at Costello's
Hall, 9th and streets. A proposition will
be presented by Capt. William H. Melach
that the G. A. r. and other soldier organi-
cations join forces on that occasion and
charter a steamboat to convey the Wash
ington contingent to jamestown.
Department Inspector E. L. Cogan es-
Inmates that there are now about 1000
active members of the District department,
and this statement will be made In connec-
ton with the proposed third army reserve
corps, to be composed of soldiers of the war
with Spain, which will, it is said, be dis
cussed at the meeting. General orders will
be read from Department Commander j.
Walter Mitchell calling attention to the an
nual camp elections and installations.
The annual election of officers Of Gen.
Nelson A. Miles Camp, No. l, u. S. w. ",
is scheduled for this evening at Costello's
Hall. Harden Camp will elect its officers to-
morrow evening at the same place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Chase's Theater.

Fred Walton scored a success as the toy
soldier in "Cissies Dream" at Chase's last
evening. His portrayal of the joys and sor-
rows OF the piayroom of a child as fitting
through the dreams OF Cissie did much to
bring one back to the days when Alice
strayed through Wonderland. His work is
clean-cut pantomime and employs the serv-
ice Of numerous company The special
music for the Walton pantomime is under
the capable direction of William Lorraine
Little Madeline Ghetto played the part Of
Cissie, and Misses Dorothy Sadlier, Madge
Vincent and G. H. Holland assisted in the
presentation. The Barrows-Lancaster Com
pany in Thanksgiving Day at Pottsville
Corner" brought one back to the realm
where pathos and comedy seem to play hide
and seek. The Village Choir, good quar-
tet. sang several selections which had an
old-time ring. Miss Mabel Smear. Eng
fish Neutrality-suspicious., with the aid
OF a mannikin, was pleasing. The Great
Everhart was seen in some novel hoop roll
ing, and Willie Weston appeared as a
pocket edition of some actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
TRIAL OF SAMUEL PETRA1Lo.
Effort to Show That Defendant is al
Times Deranged.

DR.. Edward N. Brush of Baltimore, an
alienist, testified today in behalf Of the
government in the case of Samuel Petrallo,
an Italian barber of Brookland, on trial
in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice
Stafford and jury for an alleged attempt
to criminally assault Mrs. Mary A Eox
June 81 last at 4th street and Michigan
avenue northeast. DIR. Brush was called
to refute testimony for the defense, which
claims Petrallo is mentally irresponsible
when drinking.
DR.. Brush says Petrallo is of sound mind
and declared that the injury received on
af1ect his mental power, although he ad-
mitted it might result in conclusive at
tacks.
Other witnesses for the government testi-
fled that as Mrs. Fox was walking alone
the street she was attacked BY the defend.
ant, who threw her down an embankmeni
and attempted to criminally assault her
He was scared by the approach of a small
boy and ran away. He was located at hi.
place of business in Brookland and identi
fled by Mrs. Fox. 1t was claimed he made
a confession.
DIR. d. X. Shute. physician at the jail
testified for the defense. From his obser
| walton of Petrallo, he said, he was of tn,
opinion that the man is irresponsible from
an injury to his head received some year,
/ ago. He thought that whisky might affec
the prisoner so as to render him insane.
Attorneys George p. Hoover and james
8. Easily Smith represent the defense an,
! the prosecution Is being conducted by AS
] sistant United Ststes Attorney Turner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
AS GAME PRESERV E
ROCK CREEK PARK DESTINED TO
BE FAMOUS.

1t is predcted that picturesque Rock
Creek Park is destined to become one of the
best game preserves in the United States
before many years elapse. Conditions there
are said to be particularly favorable to
water fowl and already it's waters and
lowlands are being stocked with wild ducks
and geese and other members of that fam
lily, including some fine specimens Of the
Canada wild geese. Good views of the
birds can be obtained, 1t is said, in the
vicinity of the old Pierce mill, with it's
quaint. surroundings.
The birds are being procured and cared
for by public subscription, and gentle
man who is interested in the matter in
formed Star reporter that they are pre-
vented from flying away by having neat
surgical operation performed, resulting in
the last joint of wing Of each bird being
removed
While water fowl are being introduced in
the locality mentioned, the authorities of
the National Geological Park are doing
some quiet but effective service in the wild
turkey line. They received yesterday two
fine wild hens from the edge of the Blue
Ridge mountains in Rockingham county,
Va, and these have been added to the fam
lily of turks" already at the zoo.
The two turkey hens just received have
an interesting history, it is said. They
We're Matched by an old barnyard hen in
Virginia, the eggs having been found in
hidden nest in the mountain Businesses
where they were laid by the mother. The
two new wild turkey hens have been
PLACID in wire-covered Enclosure at the
zoo.
A pair of wild turkeys at the park
Matched five young last year, all of them
being gobblers. This year all the young
gobblers went away from the zoo to the
mountains of Virginia and Maryland, it is
believed, but returned to the park recently
and are now quietly domiciled with the
zoo flock.
The colony of wild turkeys at the Zoo
logical Park are not cooped up, but the new
ones are temporarily restricted. After they
become familiar with the older birds they
will be given the freedom of the Enclosure
of the entire park. The turkeys are all
said to be fine birds and it is believed the
colony will soon be a large one.
One of the officials of the zoo said the
District of Columbia, owing to its restric-
tive game laws, is now a large and inn
portant protected game preserve, and that
in a few years it will be well supplied with
wild turkeys. ducks and geese, as the birds
will seek protection there from the gunners
and trap hunters of other localities.
The wild turkeys at the zoo are allowed
to range about at will, and although they
sometimes take flight to other fields and
pastures they always come back after
mating season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
NIGHT BANK OPENS.
New Feature in the Business Life of
the City.

A new feature in business in this city was
introduced last evening when for the first
time bank was open after the close of the
regular hours. and continued open unit
midnight. The experience of a night bank
In cities is comparatively new one in this
country, as 1t was only last May that such
an institution was opened in New York
city. Since that time other cities have
fallen In line, and this city has not been
laggard in this respect.
The bank was opened by the Washington
Exchange Bank. which has recently moved
into the building on 14th street formerly
occupied by the American Security and
Trust Company. The building is occupied
in conjunction with the Union Savings
Bankan the president of these institutions
Mr.. E. Quincy Smith. to whose initiative
this ne wenterprise is due, was on hand
last evening to see how the firht night bank
in Washington worked in actual operation.
Mr.. Smith expressed himself as entirely
satisfied with the business of the first night,
and Is of the opinion that it justities the be-
lief that such need existed in the city
by the notation of amount of business that
has come thus far to the bank. and the ex
preston Of interest which he has heard in
regard to this enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04

Wedding Gifts.
Sherratt's China Art Store is the best
place to buy your wedding presents.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Arrangements have been made for an ad-
dress by DIR. l.. r. Klemm on What Re
tards the Progress in Schools lis even
Ing at the NJ Street High School. This will
be the fourth lecture in the course of the
public school series
When AlonZo Talbert and William Tai
bert were called upon by Judge Mullowny
in the Police Court this morning to explain
why they had not returned two wheels
which they had borrowed, they claimed the
bicycles had been stolen from them Judge
Mullowny decided after the hearing, that
they had been guilty of stealing the two
wheels and ordered them to pay $50 fine
each or 10 spend six months in Jail
For the larceny of a watch from Mrs.
Frank X. Hill, 2017 o street northwest
Wyatt Leggitt ordered by Judge Null
lowry in the Poli,a Court today to pay $50
fine OF serve NINETY days in Jail
Frank Dabney. colored seventeen years
of age, employed as a helper on a brewery
wagon. fell from the wagon near New Jer-
sey avenue and street this morning and
one wheel of the vehicle uassed over his
foot. He was taken to the Emergency Hos
pitai.
Engine Company No. - was called to the
Patterson farm, on Glenwood road north
east, last evening about { o'clock to ex-
tingu.sh a fire in the adjacent woods The
blaze started in a hayStack on the farm
about O'Clock in the afternoon and later
spread to the woods. The damage amount
ed to about S1U0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Majestic Theater.

Bankers and Brokers' Is the title at
tached to two acts of fun and frivolity
which York and Adams present to the pa
irons. of the Majestic this week. As dia-
lect comedians Of the exaggerated variety
this pair meet all requirements. Rough and
tumble is their delight. The play itself is
frenzied financial farce, which has to do
with happenings in a stockholders Office.
The scene of the second act is laid in
Florida, whittier every one in the cast has
gone in pursuit of somebody who has made
way with several millions of dollars worth
of stocks which B. Dunno Goode, the
broker had carelessly left lying about his
office. The stocks are finally discovered
at the bottom of the sea by monster alli-
gator with electric-light eyes. All of the
required elements of very light musical
comedy are present. Dorothy Bremen,
Bertha Darrell Mamie Laferty Jack Vim
cent, Alfred Hall and Eddie Barto add their
proper share to the fun-making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Academy Of Music.

The seating capacity of the Academy of
Music was taxed last night at the opening
performance Of Charles E. Blaneys new
great western military melodrama, "A
Child of the Regiment" The melodrama
portrays life in a western military fort.
The story tells of Little Major" (Miss
Vivian PrescotD, whose father was shot in
a gambling brawl and who was left in the
care Of Tom Hadley'' CWalter Wilson,, a
private soldier and gambler. Hadley is &C
cused of murder and for the love of the
daughter of the colonel shields the latter
and confesses that he Is the murderer
After many thrilling adventures the colonel
at last exonerates him.
Miss Prescott was given hearty applause
for her singing. Between the first and Sec
ond acts AL. Lester gave several up-to-date
parodies, which were we'll received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south,
every day In the year at $50 nm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylyania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am to 3 pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge Tor
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 I'm. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological Park,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 10Th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Jno. g. Meinberg's Bread Has Away

stood for highest quality
and purity. The bread for your table Il
you value pure food. Your grocer can sup.
ply you; ask him. Bakery 716 18th st. Sc. L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
New Lyceum Theater.

Reilly and Woods have brought many
good shows to Washington in the past de-
cade, but 1t is doubtful whether they have
ever had a stronger organiza ton than the
one appearing this week at the New Ly-
ceum. Pat Reilly is one of the funniest
Hibernians on the stage and he created an
uproar of laughter yesterday. He appeared
in the opening and closing burlesque "A
Night at Atlantic City and "A Supper for
Two both pieces being well put on. the
chorus especially being richly costumed.
Henshaw and Fransioli, in Scenes Behind
the Scenes" were the top liners, although
the Six Bergs ran them a close race in
popular favor. DAILY, the mad juggler,
Cunningham an and coveney and Caroline
turns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Meeting of colored Ministers.

At meeting of the Washington Colored
Ministers Union yesterday F. ]. Grimke. the
president, called for reports of the Sun
day work. Among the sermons reported
was one on the life and character of John
Brown, preached by DR.. Grimke at the
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. Rev.
James Edward Mason. the general finan-
cial agent of Livingston College, Sails
bury, N. c., was introduced, and briefly
addressed the union. DIR. Grimke asked for
the report Of the committee appointed to
call on the President relative to the order
discharging the companies of the 25th u. S.
Infantry. DR.. Corrothers said the COM
mittee had held no meeting. but was await
ing the arrival of Gilchrist Stewart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGES.
Building Sites in Mt. Pleasant and
Tenleytown, Respectively.

A lot fronting fifty feet on Columbia
road, between 14th and 18th streets, by a
depth of $50 feet has been bought by the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany, on which site will be erected three
story building, to be completed by Decem-
Der of next year. In this structure will be
located the Mount Pleasant telephone eX-
change. The cost of the building is esti-
mated to be $4,000 and that of the equip
nent, $2J0,0OO.
The company has also recently acquired
ground in Tenleytown, where a branch ex-
change will be erected to meet the grow
ing needs of the suburbs of the far north
west part of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
DESIGNS ASKED FOR.
Assembly Hall to Be Built at st.
Elizab eth's

A request has been issued by the Secre-
tary Of the Interior for designs in competi-
ton for an assembly or amusement hall fol-
the Government Hospital for the Insane.
The cost, according to an act Of Congress,
is not to exceed $4,000. The amount al
lowed for securing the necessary plans and
specifications is $4,000. or so much thereof
as is necessary.
The competing plans will be judged by q
committee consisting of the Secretary of
the Interior, or a duly authorized repre-
sentative; the supervising architect of the
treasury, the superintendent of the Capitol
building and grounds, one member of the
board Of visitors of the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, to be selected by the
board, and the superintendent of the hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Ferry Service to AIexandria

New ferry steamer 'CaIlah.n.. bstween WsA.
Sunday $50 Al. - o:oo - Oslerte6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
University Y. M. C. A. BANQUET.

As means OF establishing a more frater-
nal spirit among the students of George
Washington University the members of the
Young Mems Christian Association Branch
at that university will give a banquet at
the J. NJ. c. A. building at nth and G
streets northwest, Thursday night. They
expect more than 800 persons to attend
Among the more prominent guests who
Will make addresses will be President
NccdEam OF the university. Dean Wilbur,
Commissioner mcfarland and several of
the officials of the Y NJ c. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
English Teachers Visiting Here.

Samuel Ashworth of Bradford and w. H.
Walkden Of Accrington, visiting English
teachers, are in the city. They are men,
bers of the Alfred Mosely educational ex-
petition to the United States, many men,
bers of which were in this city two weeks
ago, as stated in The Star at the time
They expect to leave for the west this
with them many drawings and compost
lions of the Washington school children.
c. N. Thompson, principal of the Jefferson
School, and Mrs. N. B. Crswe1l, principal
Of the Cranch School, have been appointed
a committee by A. T. Stuart to look after
the visiting teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04

See to Your Feet.
j. ]. Georges & Son, Inc, Foot Specialists
1911 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Child of the Regiment
Sis pm.
Belasco-John E Kellerd in "Taps,"
SIS pm.
Columbia-sousa Opera Company in THE
Free Lance" SIS pm.
Chase s-Polite vaudeville, sic pm.
Majestic-Yorke and Adams in Bank
ers and Brokers'" S:fJ pm
National-Lew Dockstader and his great
minstrels SIS pm.
New Lyceum-Reilly and Woods IN "A
Night in Atlantic City" $40 pm
Convention Hall-Food Show, $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Elmendorf in italy.

The subject of Dwight Elmendorf's lee
ture at the New National Theater yesterday
afternoon was Northern Italy. He landed
his audience at Genoa by water, after hav-
ing pointed out the great Rock of Gibraltar
from all sides. and although the only other
parts of northern Italy visited were Venice
and Florence the journey was one of the
most interesting and instructive the lee
turer has given so far this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
PAINTING RECOVERED.
Missing Portrait of President Roose
welt Found in Providence, r. I.

Maj. Sylvester received a message from
Frank A. Matthews. chief of police of
Providence, r. l., this morning notifying
him that he had recovered the portrait of
President Roosevelt that is alleged to have
been obtained from a New York artist by
William j. Wilson under alleged false pre-
lenses, heretofore stated in The Star
There We're four portraits involved in the
transaction and they have all been recoy-
cred Two of them were recovered in Phil
adeiphia and two in Providence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04

While endeavoring to board a Capital
Traction car at eth and X streets south
west yesterday afternoon Charles Angle
fOrty-nine years of age, residing at 1912
LIST street southwest, knocked down
and cut about his face. The police of the
fourth precinct took him to the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04

R. L. Britt, thrty-two years of age,
whose home is at Benning, called at the
Emergency Hospital last night about 10
o'clock and was treated for a cut across
his forehead He stated that he had been
assaulted by colored man while he was
near Seat Pleasant Nd. His wound was
not serious one and he was able to go
home when the surgeons had finished their
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Quality Ice Cream-A Peerless Des-
sert- It's C.&S Pure Velvet Kind. Druggists
advertisement
Mrs. Frances Goldsmith Dead.

Mrs. Frances Goldsmith. a long time resi-
dent OF the District and widow of the late
Joseph Goldsmith. died yesterday at the
home of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Alice F.
Rollins. 300 Maryland avenue northeast.
Deceased was in the seventy-fifth year.
The funeral will occur at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon from Mrs. Rollins residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
CITY ITEMS.
Don't FORGET

Don't Forget Free Violin School Fri
day, pm, Pythian Temple, 1912 9th, be-
tween l. and Mass. ave. NV. Select class
boys and girls. Instruction book, including
seven months lessons, 1926. Call and hear
class play. de4-3t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04

Robert Norris, forty-f1ve years of age,
whose home is at John Marshall place and
Pennsylvania avenue, fell upon the side
walk while near Sd and L streets south
west yesterday afternoon and cut the back
of his head. He was given surgical treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-04
Office Rooms.

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one exceptionally well lighted and suited
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