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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Funeral of VIM. J. MCGEE. Jr.

Funeral services over the remains of
William ]. MCGEE, jr., who died last Sun
day, were held yesterday at the Church OF
the Holy Comforter, 14th and East Capitol
streets southeast. A short service was con-
Quoted at the home of his parents, 1886 c
street northeast, after which the remains
were removed to the church, where requiem
mass was in order.
Rev. David S. Buel, s. j., president of
Georgetown University, delivered a sermon.
Rev. Father Joseph MCGUIRE was in charge
of the mass. A delegation from the Sun
day school and from the Junior Holy Name
Society attended the funeral. Forty boys,
composing the fourth preparatory class,
accompanied by Rev. F. x. Anglin, pre-
ceded the hearse and pallbearers. The in
terment was in Congressional cemetery.
The pallbearers were John Murphy,
James Fury, A. Walton, w. Sewall G. Mil
Ter and Edward Yeager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
"John Hudson's Wife"

The attraction at the Belasco Theater
next week will be Hilda Spong IL her
new and very successful comedy drama
of modern English life, entitled John
Hudson's Wife" The play is by Alicia
Ramsey and Rudolph De Cordova, and it
is said to provide fine acting oppo1 tuni-
ties for Miss Spong and the exceptionally
capable company that Manager Walter N.
Lawrence has provided to support the
star Chief among the players with Miss
Spong Is VIM. F. Hawtrey, the we'll
known English actor. Among the otner
Walsh, Charles Rowan, Herbert Percy
Frederic Lane, Henry Hanscomb, Stanley
Jessup, Fred c. Patterson, Walter Rus
sell, Leila Repton, Cora Dean, Edna Bern
and Florence Howard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

A verdict in favor of George C. Tower
against Ernest W. Ladd for $1,s3ss1 has
been rendered by jury in Circuit Court
No 1. Tower & Ladd, according to the tes-
timony, were formerly partners in the con-
duct of the rooming house known as the
Patuxent. 80 18th street, and a contract
was entered into whereby Ladd Obligated
business at~$2, $50 by October 1, 1905. and.
failing to do so, Tower was to have the
right to sell for such price as he could OBJ
tain, Ladd binding himself to pay Tower
any deficiency. Tower sold the business
and claimed a deficiency of $1.s3s.s1. for
which he filed suit
Attorney Levi H. David appeared for the
plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
May Make an Appeal,

the officers Of Columbia Typographical
Union are said to be contemplating making
an appeal to the International Typograph-
ical Union in the case Of former Foreman
Evans of the Globe Printing Company of
this city. 1t Is stated that there has been a
violation of the union laws in the case of
Mr.. Evans. who, 1t is alleged, declined to
Join the strikers here in January and con-
tinued to work with non-union men until a
week or SO ago, when the Globe Printing
Company acceded to the demands OF the
union and discharged all its non-union en-
ployes. Mr.. Evans went out with the nom
unionists, and a few days ago returned to
his former position. carrying a union card
secured in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south,
every day in the year. at 6:3O pm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 m. to pm Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station,
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from CHEVY Chase
Lake to Kensington, Md, every half hour.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandria
hourly from $40 am. to $50 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon, leaves It'll street wharf at 10 am.
and 2a30 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
THE THEATE Err.
"The Galloper.n

At the Columbia Theater next week Mr..
Raymond Hitchcock will be seen in play
which is distinct departure from the
style with which he has hitherto been
identified. The new play is by Richard
Harding Davis. The scenes are laid in
Greece, and the story deals in part with
that picturesque and rollicking band of
craftsmen, who go to the front at war time
to describe the progress pomp and circum-
stances Of war. Mr.. Davis comedy is in
three acts, and Mr.. Hitchcock assumes the
role of Copeland Schuyler a New Yorker,
who, through certain complications, volun-
teers to act as a genuine war correspon-
dent. Some of the incidents which act
ually befall newspaper correspondents in
the field and on the fighting line are
sketched from Mr. Davis own expert
enceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Dealers Forfeit Collateral.

Because he sold sauerkraut by LIQUID
measure instead of by dry measure, Morris
A Lewis of 21st and H streets was taken
into custody by Geo. A. Howe, assistant
sealer of weights and measures, yesterday
The dealer deposited SIS collateral for his
appearance in the Police Court today, but
there was no response to the name when
called.
Louis Beafsky was also charged with
violating the weights and measures law
1t was alleged by Assistant Sealer Howe
that the scales used by the defendant were
one ounce short. :. The defendant forfeited
$40 collateral instead of standing trial in
court ......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Authority Called in Question.

sioners in promulgating an order requiring
all persons preaching on the public thor
oughfares to obtain a permit from Maj.
Sylvester, chief of police, is questioned by
Lewis ]. Mitchell. a former inmate of the
Government Asylum Hospital. Maj. Syl-
vester called the Commissioners attention
yesterday to petition to Congress which
is being circulated by Mr.. Mitchell which
appeals for a congressional investigation
regarding the power of the Commissioners
to make such regulation and asking for
an investigation into the conduct of the
Judges of the Police Courts. the superin-
tendent of the workhouse and the Wash
ington Asylum, and the Government Asylum
for the Insane. claiming that all Of these
officials in executing their duties greatly
overstep their authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
DECIDE TO ACT.
Local Automobiles to Test Legality
Of Arrests.

Members of the Washington Automobile
Club. at a meeting last evening, decided to
hold mass meeting at 1913 New York ave-
nue. next Saturday evening.
At that time, 1t is stated, a vigorous pro-
test will be voiced by the autoists Of the
city against what they term 1.-The outrag-
eous way they have bbeen treated by the
town officials Of Glen Echo, Nd"
1t was decided last evening to appoint
committee of three to act as advisers
and to raise fund to test the legality of
the recent arrests of autoists by Marshal
Collins of Glen Echo.
Mr.. Greed M. Fulton stated that he was
of the opinion that the arrests made by
Marshal Collins on the Conduit road recent
ly and his subsequent demand for collateral
were illegal.
Mr.. Fulton stated that the law of 1901
required that one license tag from the state
of Maryland be displayed, but that the
law of 1906 declared that two tags should
be shown, one on the front Of the auto
mobile and the other on the rear. He
added, however, that the law does not apply
to those who operate under the statute OF
the previous year. He was also, Of the
opinion that no court would enforce the
law,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Burglars Daughter" S:15
pm.
Belasco-"Before and After" SIS pm.
Coumbia-Dustin Farnum in THE Vir-
ginian,' SIS pm.
Chase's-Police vaudeville, SIS pm.
Majestic-"The Black Crook" SIS pm.
National-E,lsie Janis in "The Vanderbilt
Cup" SIS pm.
New Lyceum-'Imperial Burlesquers,
S:15 pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating rink,
morning, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Massachusetts, Avenue Extension

John S. Willfong of American University
Park has suggested to the District Com
missioners that they ask for an appropria-
ton of 100000 for the purpose of extending
Massachusetts avenue. When he made the
request he declared that the only outlet to
the city from that section is by the River or
the Murdac Mill road, Ii: ough Tenleytown,
which route is more than one mile longer
than the Massachusetts, avenue extension
would be.
In their estimates for the next fiscal year,
which they submitted to the Secretary of
the Treasury last week, the Commissioners
$4,000 for the improvement of Massachu-
sets avenue from Wisconsin avenue to Ne
braska avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Unusual Request in Court.

"Give me three or four months, so may
sober up. Frank Rowles, prisoner in the
Police Court today requested
That's an unusual request" Judge KIM
ball commented.
Policeman Henderson Of the second pre-
cinct testified that Rowles had been using
dope" and was frequently under the in
f1uence of drugs.
Judge Kimball sentenced Rowles to thirty
days in the workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Promised to Depart Immediately

How long will 1t take you to get out of
town." Judge Kimball inquired of Frank
Kelly, John McKenna and Frank Gallagher
prisoners in the Police Court this morning.
I'VE will get out at once" one of them
replied.
eff you will get out of town instantly l
will let you co. Judge Kimball announced.
The offer was accepted.
The defendants told the court they were
on their way from Happy Creek, where they
had been working, to Philadelphia to rest.
Judge Kimball was determined that they
should not rest here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
LANsToN SCHOOL STARTED.
Two New Operators to Be Broken in
Each Day

school to teach compositors the intri-
cacies Of the Lans.on keyboard has been
started at the government printing office,
and two employees will be given start
each day until a sufficient number have
been secured to operate the machines day
and night. 1t is said the Mergenthaler
school will be opened soon. Many en-
ployes have shown a preference to learn to
operate Mergenthaler typesetting machines,
though the number of applicants to the
Lanston school is sufficient, it is said, to
meet the requirements of the Office.
Mr.. Charles Smith, chief instructor of the
Lanston Monotype Company, is detailed to
instruct new operators on the Lanston key
boards, and will remain until the new
force is in good working trim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Revival at McKendree Church.

The revival meetings at McKendree M. E.
Church are continuing, it is said with I'M
abated interest Rev. Ora Samuel Gray
took for his theme last night Seven Lies, Z"
or seven reasons for rejecting Christ. ~
1 am good enough; ca 1t is time enough; C3)
I'm bad but 1 am not to blame; a. I am
just sincere as you; 90 God is too good
to hurt anybody; 60 1 can't understand; %
l am too bad.
Many men were present and there were
two conversions reported and several re-
quests for prayer. Mr. Fisher sang the
hymns of invitation.
Friday evening will be the farewell meet
ing of Messrs. Gray and Fisher, Mr.. Gray 8
subject being, why Are You Blue, Dis
couraged. Troubled" volunteer chorus
choir assists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Burned Trying to Prevent Fire.

Edward L. FAINT employed as Waterman
at the plant of the Continental Filtration
Company on Canal street southeast was
painfully burned about the hands this
morning while trying to prevent a fire at
his place of employment. An explosion
occurred while he was lighting torch
1t was necessary to call upon the fire de-
partment for assistance Such was done
by turning in an alarm from box 1873. The
fire was extinguished after about $50 dam
age had been caused Mr.. FAINT who re-
sides at Is E street southeast, had the
burns dressed at Providence Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Injured Horse Shot by Policeman.

An automobile driven by Mr.. Samuel Har-
ris, residing on N street near 18th street,
and horse and wagon belonging to James
F. Oyster, driven by Ben Johnson, collided
at the corner of 14th and Euclid streets
shortly before o'clock last evening. The
horse was thrown to the street by the force
of the collision and when the animal at
tempted to rise 1t was seen that q right fore
leg was broken. ------- 7-.z->--
DR.. Buckingham, a veterinary surgeon,
was summoned, and after examining the in
jured animal requested Policeman Green of
the tenth precinct station to shoot 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Ordered by the Commissioners.

The District Commissioners issued the
following orders today:
That the work of changing grade and re-
storing surface conditions on Az street
southwest between ID and School streets be
done by day labor at an estimated cost of
$500. chargeabe to the appropriation for
the elimination of grade crossings.
That the subgrade of Lincoln avenue be
regulated and rolled and macadam spread
and rolled by day labor at an estimated
cost of $3.50, chargeable to appropriation for
grading and improving Lincoln avenue
north of K street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
To Be Reappoiuted.

The District Commissioners today an
nounced that they would reappoint the
members Of the Citizens Relief Association
whose terms as members of the board of
managers Of the association expire Novem-
Der next as follows: John Joy Edison, B.
T. Janney, Gen. George M. Sternberg, S.
w. Woodward, Charles F. Weller, DR.. Will
liam c. Rives, B., H. Warner, Corcoran
Thom William v. Cox and Miss Emily
Tuckerman. They will serve for three
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

Mamie Harris, colored thirty-five years
of age, was found on the sidewalk near Sd
and F streets southwest last night suffer-
ing it is said from attack of hystera
The police of the fourth precinct hurried
her to the Emergency Hospital, where the
physicians found she had been indulging in
stimuants. After the physicians had given
her treatment she was taken to the police
station and held until she able to take
care of herself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
VOLUNTEERS AS WITNESS.
Benjamin Lester Says He Saw Fight
Which Ended in Miles Death.

man who claims he saw the fight in the
southwest last Sunday morning which end
ed in the death of William Mex. Miles vol
unteered to the police of the fourth precinct
yesterday as a witpess in the case.
The name Of this witness is Benjamin
Lester and he gave his address as 443 9th
street southwest.
According to Mr.. Testers story he was
walking along street southwest the morn
ing that Miles was killed and saw the fight
from the shadow Of a tree on the opposite
side Of the street
Lester will be a witness when the case
comes to the attention Of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

At meeting of Harmony Tent No. 1929.
Independent Order of Rechabites, in Recha-
bite Hall. 643 Louisiana avenue. last even
ing Past High Tent Chief Ruler John c.
Moore was called to the chair to preside
over the good of order. After remarks on
the future advancement of the order he
called upon the following, who spoke on
temperance topics: Case Martin, Fabian
Columbus. T. H. Newman. Geo. R. Cook
A. S. Woodland, ]. T Rolf. ]. ]. Coulter,
A. S. Thompson. ]. w. Mcmahon, H. A.
Holton and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Alleged to Be Without License

When arraigned in the Police Court today
on charges of practicing medicine without
having a license and with peddIing medicine
through the city George W. Johnson pleaded
not guilty and demanded jury trial. The
hearing was continued Indefinitely. Inspec-
tor Vanzant is the complaining witness, and
it is stated that he arrested Johnson after
investigating complaints that had been
made to the police department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Desire Assessment Cancelled.

Alleging the failure of the District. of Co.
lumbia to give due notice of it's intention to
narrow the roadway of 9TH street southeast
between East Capitol and streets, Frank
w. Pitzer and number of other property
owners on that thoroughfare have applet
to the District Supreme Court for an injunc-
ton to prevent the enforcement Of an as
sessunent for half the cost of the work
against them. They ask for a decree de-
claring invalid the assessment and directing
it's cancellation.
Attorneys Hallam & Hallam appear for
the complainants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Contract for Cement Sidewalks.

The contract for laying cement sidewalks
throughout the city has been awarded to
the S. Blome Company Of Chicago by the
Commissioners. The proposal of the COM
pany was S1.13 yard, which was the low
est received
AS more than $4,000 worth of cement
sidewalks to be laid within the next
year, the work will soon be started, and
preparations are now being made by the
officials of the District engineer department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24

While participating in a game of foot ball
on lot near I'd and K streets southwest
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Philip
Hall, colored. sixteen years of age, re-
ceived a painful injury to his head. The
injured boy, whose home is at 514 Sullivan
court, was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital and given treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
"Eight Bells. /"

Next week will bring to the Academy Of
Music the always reliable entertainment
of the Byrne Brothers in Eight Bells"
The piece combines the elements of pan
tomime, farce and music, and it's pro-
motors always manage to have some
novel scenic tricks with which to an.use
the audiences that await it from season
to season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
"The Arrival Of Kitty"

The Arrival L Kitty is the attraction
at the Majestic next week. This comedy
proved a comedy success last year. Music
that is catchy and lines that are orig ilal
are claimed for the piece. The costume
and scenic establishment is all new his
season. Eve,een Dunmore, who is known
for her work in ''Piff Paff, Pouff" and
The Chinese Honeymoon has the prin-
cipal role
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Electric Ballet.

At Chase's next week Harndin's Great
European Electric Ballet with it's ensem-
BILE of thirty dancers. spectacular scenery
and light effects will be presented Fred
Ray Il Co. in travesty and Mr.. and hirs
Allison in Minnie From Minnesota are
among the other numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
An Exact REPRODUCTION

of the Peruvian minister's presentation
basket of orchids and ferns for the Roose-
velt-Longworth wedding is now on exhibit
ton in Blackistone's window, 14th and H.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Neighborhood House Incorporated.

Neighorbood House, the social settlement
at 456 N street southwest has been incor-
porated. Charles F. Weller, general secre-
tary of the Associated Charities; his wife,
Mrs. Eugenia w. Weller, and John B. Sic
men. jr., are the incorporators.
According to the certificate filed with the
recorder of deeds, the object of the corpora
ton is to conduct social settlement, in
Guiding in the scope of it's work the con-
duct of social clubs and classes, educational
and industrial work, and the maintenance
of Fairgrounds, gymnasiums and baths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
New Home for Salvation ARMY.

The Salvation Army Industrial Home,
Pennsylvania avenue near 10th street, will
in the future be under the direction of Ad-
tutant II. G. Crawford of Portland. Me-,
who has succeeded Adjutant W. Gale. 1t Is
stated that Mr. Crawford will inaugurate
a movement tc secure. new home for the
army branch In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Fined for Larceny.

Solomon Uhlfelder, local produce dealer,
last week secured the services of George
Akers to deliver eight baskets of grapes
Akers delivered the grapes and collected 81
for them. The employer, after waiting for
long time for Akers to return, reported
the matter to Policeman Owens of the first
precinct
Akers in the Police Court today was
charged with larceny. Judge Mullowny i'm
posed fine of $40, with thirty days in de-
fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Kann's Branch Star Office.

Advertisements are received at regular
rates at the Information Bureau in Kann's
Store and are sent to The Star Office with
out additional charge. The best help can
be had through an advertisement in The
Star at cent per word each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Heavily Fined.

For accosting Mrs. Jeanette Greer, wife
of Policeman Greer OF the fifth precinct,
and following her on the street and trying
to talk with her. Pasquerede Errico and
Felice Infante were fined $40 by Judge Null
lowry In the Police Court today. In default
Of payment of the fine they were committed
to Jail for sixty days each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
Suit. in Excitement.

/ Suit in ejectment has been filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by Mary Eleanor Will
son and four others against Chester A.
Snow. The petitioners seek possession of
part of lots and 2 in James Dundas' sub
division Of Bayley's Purchase on the East
ern branch. Attorneys Eugene & c. F. Ca
dust represent the petitioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
ESCAPES FROM BOX.
Prof. Maurice Joyce Initiates Work
of Houdini.

Prof. Maurice Joyce accomplished the
"Houdini trick last evening at the Knights
of Columbus Hall, escaping from a strong
box in eighteen minutes.
The box was placed on the stage of the
lecture room. Prof. Joyce was then bound
with ropes about his hands and legs. After
being placed in the box the top was nailed
down by a committee chosen from the
audience.
The box was made by employees of Par
ker. Bridget & Co. to test statement made
by Prof. Joyce that he believed he could
extricate himself as Houdini had done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-24
EXCURSIONS.

Travellers northward and southwark find
it convenient and enjoyable to break an all
rail trip and journey from the capital to
Norfolk via the superb steamers Of the
Norfolk and Washington Company. The
trip is made over night and connections are
made at Norfolk with trains for all points
venience in thus varying such a pourney.
The steamers are modern in all appoint
ments. have excellent cafes, comfortably
furnished staterooms and spacious public
cabins The daily sailing hour Is $50 pm
For variety and grandeur of scenery, COM
fort and economy the Washington Sunset
route excursions to California are unsur-
passed. These personally conducted trips
are made via trains embracing both tourist
sleeping cars and Pullmans, which are
drawn by oil-burning locomotives insuring
absolute freedom from dust, smoke and
cinders. Berths in through sleepefs may
be secured at reasonable rates. Special
rate tickets are offered until the last of
this month Three special tours of the
Pacific slope will also be made via this
route later in the winter. A. ]. Poston,
general agent 81 Pennsylvania avenue,
will furnish any information concerning
these trips desired.
Those who love nature best when CARRIED
in autumns brilliant hues will find pleasure
in making a trolley trip over Rock Creek
valley via the Kensington railway. These
cars pass some of the most attractive re-
gions in the valley, places which can be
reached with convenience by no other
routes. Cars run every half hour from
Chevy Chase Lake. Kensington cars con-
meet at that place with trains for Gathers
burg and other points on the Metropolitan
branch of the B. and o.