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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
ALL ABOUT A STEAK.
Portion Of Meat Causes Trouble and
Two Arrests.

A large crowd gathered yesterday after
noon about 3 o'clock in front of restau-
rant on 18th street, attracted by an alter
cation between a customer and the man
ager Of the establishment Bloody and
battered heads resulted before Policeman
Cavanaugh of the first precinct reached
the scene and placed the men under ar
rest. The prisoners gave their names as
Robert ]. Hines and Henry Beckerman,
and each deposited $40 collateral for his
appearance in the Police Court. ..--
Judge Mills heard the evidence today,
and he ordered that a mental inquiry be
made in Beckerman's case. The personal
bonds of Hines were taken.
been the cause Of the trouble. Beckernan
ordered the steak. He complained about it
and threatened, 1t was claimed, to leave
the restaurant without paying for the meat.
Mr. Hines, who was in charge, attempted
to. prevent the departure of the other be-
fore payment, and the trouble started.
The articles within easiest reach were
used as the weapons, it Is stated. The
wounds inflicted bled profusely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25 am. and o:4o
pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers TOT
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqaeduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Kens!ngton Railway Company station.
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from Chevy Chase
Lake to Kensington, Md, every half hour
Ferry steamers Woodbury. and Callahan
to Alexandria half hourly from $50 IN to
$50 pm.
Steamers OF the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for Baltimore
leave wharf at pm as per schedule.
Electric trains of the Great Falls and Oid
Dominion railroad leave station 36th and
NJ streets for Great Falls every half hour.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 18th street wharf at 10 am
and 2:3O pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Coal That Will Burn, Stove, Nut and
Egg. 10; Furnace. $3.50: ACCORDING to dis
lance. Spot cash. w. J. Zeh, 1887 G NV
Advertisement
Sunday School Rallv Day.

Rally day exercises were held In the
auditorium of the Ninth Street Christian
Church, 9th and D streets northeast, Sunday
last at 10 o'clock. The members assembled
In the Sunday school rooms and marched
by departments to the auditorium of the
church. which had been very tastefully
decorated by committee Of which Mrs.
X. K. Paddon was chairman, the decora-
tons consisting of flags and bunting. The
primary departments were seated in the
gallery and. the juniors, intermediates and
seniors in the main body of the church.
Music was furnished by an orchestra, Prof.
Harrison in charge
The program was as follows: Lords
Prayer recited by the entire school; read
Ing of scriptures by w. Rulings; prayer
by the pastor. Rev E. B. Bagby; singing by
the school; music by the orchestra; address
by ]. w. Risner, field worker of the Sun
day School Association Of the District Of
Columbia; vocal solo by Mrs. 7. r. Pirtle;
recitation by Miss Virgie Raymond; roll
call Of classes-nine teachers had every
member of the class present, and twelve
but one absent member; singing by the
school; remarks by the pastor; selection by
the orchestra; singing by primary depart
ment; violin solo by J. Harrison; song by
Timothy class; singing by the school; bene-
diction by ]. w. Risner. Mr.. James E.
Nichol, the general superintendent, pre-
sided and made an address.
Six hundred and forty-siX members Of
the school were present, the largest number
attending any rally day services in the
fifteen years Of the history of the school.
1t was stated that every member of Mrs.
X. K. Paddon's class Of boys had been
present every Sunday for five consecutive
years. It was also stated that Miss Marie
Topper has been present every Sunday
In her class for eleven years, and her sis
tiers Ruth and Emily every Sunday for ten
years. .s.,,...s.
Mr.. Frank Carpenter, the musical d.
rector of the school, conducted the school
music Miss Marguerite Allen presided at
the plano, and Miss Virgie at the organ.
Each member of the school received q hand
some souvenir badge, as did many of the
vic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Luna Park.

a week from tonight Luna Park will close
what has been remarkably successful sea-
son. 1t will record the nineteenth week that
the gates have been open, during which
time the big resort has had thirty-two days
Of rain-and the sort of rainy weather that
prevents the observing of any outdoor pro-
grams. But with all this the park has been
able to show the figures on the right side
of the ledger. ard will. next Wednesday
evening, complete a season that has in
many respects been remarkable. Much Of
this success is to be credited to the con-
sentative as we'll as the liberal manage
ment Of Mr.. George E. Gill. an old-time
theatrical man who has brought to his
work Of manager for the Luna Park Com
ing Most of the attractions that are play
ing the park this week will remain over
for the final three days Of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
EXCURSIONS.

Great Falls Illuminated Is beautiful
sight, and despite the cool weather hun
dreds visit the spot every evening. There
is music and dancing every evening, an
excellent orchestra being hand nightly
in the large pavilion. On Sundays there Is
a concert in the afternoon and one again in
the evening. Great Falls Is conveniently
reached, the Capital Traction cars trans
ferring to the Great Falls and Old Domin-
ion Railway cars, which run from Seth and
NJ streets. Georgetown, every half hour
Transfers are given to the avenue cars re-
turning.
Old Point Comfort. place that all tour
lists make a point of visiting, is most con-
veniently reached from the capital via the
Norfolk and Washington steamers sailing
is Fortress Monroe The Norfolk and
Washington boats are steam heated and
lighted by electricity, have excellent cafes
and comfortably appointed staterooms.
Rail connections are made at Norfolk for
all points south and steamer connections
for New York and Boston.
To reach points on the METROPOLITAN
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railway
from Capital Traction lines in the city,
direct and convenient way Is to take the
Chevy Chase lake and Kensington Railway
cars to Kensington, where connections are
made with Baltimore and Ohio cars for
Rockville. Garrett Park, Gaithersburg and
Forest Glen. The Chevy Chase lake cars
that leave New York avenue and 18th
street quarter before and quarter after the
hour connect directly at Chevy Chase lake
with the electrics to kensington.
The Washington-Sunset route is by far
the most popular one to the Pacific slope
In fall and winter. Aside from attractions
due to excellent train equipment perfect
road beds. splendid scenery. ETC.. this route
also offers economic inducements. There
Is now on sale a reduced-rate one-way
ticket. and likewise q special-rate round
trip ticket permitting not only the usual
stopovers, but also a choice OF routes re-
turning eastward. Through berths on the
tourist sleeping cars may be had for quite
an INSIGNIFICANT sum. Information regard
Ing the winter and excursion tours via this
route may be had Of A. ]. Poston, general
agent, Oil Pennsylvania avenue. Tickets
to the Philippines, Japan and for round
the world trips may also be secured at this
Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
The Better Class of Servant.

is obtained through Star want ads" Fiji
teen cents for fifteen words will bring
many direct to your home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
THE THEATER
"Cymbeline."

Viola Allen, who has been in this city
all the week with her company rehearsing
for her elaborate revival Of Shakespeare
'Cymbeline.' the first performance OF
which will be given at the National The
alter on Monday night, has produced all
but one of her new plays In this city since
her first stellar appearance, made In Hall
Gaines 1.-THE Christian Those who saw
Miss Aliens deliberately beautiful produce
ton of The Winters Tale will be inter-
ested to know that the same attention to
historical correctness in costume and scenic
environment Is assured in the coming pre-
sentation. owing to the careful and ureless
researches of the famous English pro-
Queer of classic drama, Mr.. Frank Vernon.
In the cast are Henry J. Hadfiend, Fuller
Mellish, c. Leslie Allen, J. H. Gilmore, JEFF
ferson Winter, Sidney Herbert and Alison
Skipworth. On account Of tho length OF
the performance the curtain will rise
promptly at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Cecil Spooner in The Girl Raj
f1es,'' SIS pm.
Belasco-The Great Lafayette and aa-star
vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Columbia-"The Heir to the Hoorah," S:13
pm.
S15 pm.
Majestic-"The Hall Room Boys" s:1o
pm.
Observation-Disclosures rosman in "Al-of-a-
Sudden Peggy" sis pm.
New Lyceuul-"The Mummy Girls $40
pm.
Four-Mile-R un-Luna Park, a fairyland
of amusements, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
HouD1N1's CONTINUED SUCCESS.
Another Challenge - Escapes From
Saks & Co.'s Box.

Can Houdnf escape from a packing case
made Of Joined boards, fastened with
screws and lined with zinc. into which he
will be placed tied to a chair, after which
the top is put on and then heavy ropes
wound around the whole case? This is the
challenge formulated by the employees Of
Knabe & Co., and 1t has been accepted by
Houdini who will essay the attempt to es-
capt Friday night this week at Chase's
Theater.
The Knabe employees have watched the
fate Of the other packing case challengers
and reached the conclusion that screws are
more to be feared than nails by the jail
breaker. They also believe that by lining
the inside with zinc there is no possibility
of an escape being made from the inside
without leaving it's record on the surface of
the metal Their object in tieing him in
the chair Is to be certain that 1t is actually
Houdini that goes into the case, as they as
sert that there has been much talk that the
handcuh king has substitute who goes
Into the case and never comes out until at
terward.
The packers and shippers in the employ
OF Saks & Co. last night gave Houdinf what
was claimed to be the hardest packing case
challenge contest that he has encountered
In this city. Houdini escaped in twenty
nine minutes, and a physician who exam
ined his pulse just after his breakout said
he showed every evidence Of having under
gone severe mental, nervous and physical
strain.
Houdini called for the five challengers in
the employ of Saks & Co.. and they filed
upon the stage. carrying with them the
boards with which the packing case was to
be constructed upon the stage in full view Of
the audience. They were followed by Mr..
Isaac Cans. manager of Saks 6, Co., who
after a few moments talk took charge Of
the work Of fitting and mailing the box.
Houdini was placed inside and the packers
went to work with hammers and nails. The
corded box, with Houdini inside, was
placed near the footlights on a rug brought
for the purpose by the challengers. This
was to prevent the operation of any stage
trap under the place where the box rested
Finally Houdini sprang before the audience
much disheleved and worn. Houdini COM
plimented Saks & Co. upon the security Of
the case. The box was found to be without
mark or sign to indicate that Houdini had
escaped from inside 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
"The Strength Of the Weak"

Florence Roberts. the noted California
actress will make her first appearance in
Washington as a star at the Columbia
Theater next Monday night. Miss Rob-
erts has not been seen here for nearly
dozen years. when she played Marguerite
in Lewis Morrison's Faust" Since then
she has occupied an enviable position as a
leading emotional actress on the Pacific
coast, where she appeared in such plays
as 'Zaza," Tess of the D'Urbervilles, y
"Magda," etc. long before the creators OF
those roles had reached the west. THE
Strength Of the Weak is a modern play,
in four acts, by Alice NJ. Smith and Char
lotte Thompson. It's scenes are placed In
the American University for Women, fol-
lowed by an elaborate hunt ball in a
Long Island residence and a typical New
York apartment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
WASCAUGHTIN THEACT
ON GUARD WHEN
BURGLAR ENTERED STORE.

Robert Brookin. colored, twenty-five
years Of age, whose wife and child reside
at 2241 Cleveland avenue, is held prisoner
at the eighth precinct police station. the
charge against him being burglary. 1t Is
charged that he entered the grocery store
of Cook Bros, 1908 14th street, about 10
o'clock last night and that he was in the
act Of robbing the case in which liquors
are kept when Precinct Detective Tyser
caught him.
II don't know what made me think of
going in the store" the prisoner said to
a Star reporter today, "unless 1t was that
had been drinking I attended parlor
social last night and while on my way home
went in the store. Before going to the
parlor social I had been in saloon drink
ing"
Brookin denied that he had been in the
store before for the purpose Of stealing
Prior to about three months ago he was
employed at the establishment, and had
frequently gone to the house Of police
official to deliver orders. His coming In
contact with the Official the police believe.
smart for members Of the department and
that he could commit robberies without
being detected.
Former Employe Of Store.
Since Bookin's employment in the store
ceased several robberies have been COM
mitted there. Entrance to the store was
gained by opening a rear door and going
through the cellar. Detective Tyser last
night seated himself in the Office in the
store and was on guard when he heard
the colored man enter. Bookin went to
the case in which bottled goods were dis
played and opened the door with a key
that he took from his pocket. He had put
a bottle of whisky in his pocket before the
detective grabbed him and notified him
that he was under arrest.
Brookin was SO greatly astonished that he
hardly knew which way to turn. The de-
tective pulled aside the coat Of the prisoner
and saw protruding from his pocket what
he thought was a pistol, but which proved
to be bottle of liquor. The sight Of the
suspicious-looking object caused trouble
and one eye of the prisoner was closed be-
fore he left the store. 1t became necessary
to have a surgeon dress the injury before
he was placed in a cell.
The defendant today was taken to police
headquarters and measured and photo
graphed. He told of how he had entered
the store, but denied that he made any
effort to assault the detective. He will
be taken to the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
STRUCK BY FALLING ROCK.
One Workman Killed and Another
Injured at Quarry.

Tony Columbus, fifty years Of age, resid-
ing at 321s K street died at o'clock this
morning at Georgetown University Hospital
from injuries received yesterday when
rock fell upon him while at Potomac Land
ing, Va. .,
Columbus, in company with Rosarion Ma
toll, twenty-five years Of age, was work.
ing at a stone quarry yesterday shortly
before noon. when large stone rolled down
an embankment upon them. Natoli's left
foot was cut off at the ankle, and Columbus
received fatal internal injuries.
The men were conveyed to the foot Of
32d street on a tugboat and removed to
the Georgetown University Hospital in the
seventh precinct patrol wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
For Weddings the Finest Carriages

are essential. Downeys elegant turnouts
meet every requirement. Stables, 10000 l..
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LAW
Four Defendants Forfeit Collateral in
the Police Court.

Failing to weigh ice was the charge filed
in the Police Court today against Thomas
J. Nash, driver for an Independent dealer,
and Charles Pierce, driver for the American
Ice Company. Both defendants were ar
rested yesterday by Assistant Sealer OF
Weights and Measures Howe. They de-
posted collateral for their appearance in
the Police Court. The defendants failed to
respond when their names were called, so
the collateral was declared forfeited.
Douglas Robinson and William Robinson.
dealers at the market at 9Th and l. streets.
were charged in the Police Court yesterday
with using scales that We're not properly
sealed and tested Assistant Sealer Howe
examined the weights. Each defendant for
feited IS collateral, instead Of standing
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Moses Sept. Sales Offer Best Values
in Furniture, Carpets. Rugs and Draperies.
advertisement.
NEW CAMP OF VETERANS.
Soldiers of War With Spain Effect an
ORGANIZATION.

SOLDIERS OF war Will oPaAA GASSs al
Organization.
A number of former soldiers and sailors
of the war with Spain who are interested in
the camp of spanish War Veterans which
is being formed to affiliate with the depart
ment Of the District Of Columbia United
Spanish War Veterans. and which will bear
the name of Gen. Andrew Sheridan Burt
United States army. retired. met last night.
Sufficient names were affixed to the appli-
cation for a charter which will be requested
next Friday night through Department
Commander Mitchell. A meeting Of the
organizers is to be held at o'clock pm.
Friday at the home Of Past Commander
Joseph ]. Gordon of Roosevelt Garrison, 913
E street.
Among those who are actively engaged in
the formation of the new company Of vet
Grams are: William A. Hickey, Van A. Zahn,
Joseph ]. Gordon, Albert B. Scrivener,
Thomas H. Rawlings, George NJ. Griffith,
Frank A. Howell, Edward G. Burch. Harry
B. Lem, Karl Uttley and John. ]. Strain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
1.-THE millionaire Detective"

At the Academy, commencing next Mon
day night, Howard Hall, in THE Million
aire Detective" will have its usual presen-
tation In this city. Considering the gen.
eral excellence of both company and play,
next week should be one Of the banner
ones in the history Of this popular play
house.
The production abounds in scenic effects
and is full Of exciting situations which
display great ingenuity. Mr.. Halls sup
port includes Anna Hollinger. Blanch
Bryan, Nettie Foster, Viola Vanderhof,
VIM. Stuart and NJ. B. Streeter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Alleged False Representations.

Joseph Koffler, residing at 921 E street,
has made report to the police regarding the
conduct of young man who roomed in the
house three days. He loaned the man
$25. Koff1er says, doing under alleged
false representations The stranger the
police were informed, represented that he
was a telegraph operator and that he had
charge Of a local office. He said Sunday
he was short of cash and borrowed the sum
stated. When the roomer failed to return
koff1er reached the conclusion that he had
been swindled and SO informed the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Hope of Saving His Arm.

Frederick II. Daiker. a stenographer in
the pension office. was accidentally shot in
the arm while on a cunning trip on the
marshes near Woodbridge, Va, Monday
morning, will probably not lose his arm,
as was feared He is under the care of
DIR. o. r. Sudler, who was near him at the
time he shot himself. who expresses the be-
lief that amputation will not be necessary
The shot was fired when Daiker grabbed
for his gun to shoot at some birds that were
coming in his direction, the charge taking
effect in his left arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Injured by a Collision.

A collision occurred last night about II
o'clock on Rhode Island avenue near 10th
street northeast between a street car and
a vehicle belonging to Thomas A. Poulton.
residing at 1927 Franklin street, Brookland.
Mr. Poulton was thrown from the vehicle
and painfully injured about his arms and
shoulders. He was brought to the city on
an electrict car and taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment. The motor
man was not injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Nve and Rollicking Girls. q

Ned Nye and the Rollicking Girls, as
sisted by the Reid Sisters will offer fam
tastic novelty full Of music, motion and
color at Chase's next week. Selma Braatz,
girl juggler; Claire Beasy's performing
cats, Clarlce Vance, in southern Character
songs, and Lew Hawkins, THE Chester
field Of Minstrelsy." will also enliven the
program,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Salvation Army Workers Wed.

James Russell Slayton, a Salvation Army
leader. and Miss Sarah Maxwell OF Johns
town. Pa, were married Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. NJ. A. Stoddard, 142 A
street northeast. by Rev George E. Mayd-
well. pastor of Waugh NJ. E. Church.
Mrs. Sayton Is Scotch and has been in
this country only short time. When Mr..
Slayton went to Johnstown to open a Saliva
ton Army home there she became interest
ed in his work. The couple will leave this
city this week for Myersdale, Pa, where
they will make their home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
CITY ITEMS.
Home Folks Are Enthusiastic.

Wherever Holmes genuine homemade
Milk" Bread and delicious homemade
Pies are introduced they receive an enthusi-
astic welcome. No other bread is as pure
and nutritious as Milk Bread, and no
other pies You know of can compare in de-
liciousness with Holmes Pies. Milk
Bread. &c. loaf; Pies 2oc. each; delivered
direct from oven to table. Holmes Bakery,
LIST and E sts., phones E. 144O and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
All Star Vaudeville.

Belasco's Theater will present William
Morris aggregation Of all-star vaudeville
entertainers again next week. The bill will
consist Of an entire change of high-class
artists, who come from Hammerstein's
Theater of Varieties of New York city.
The bill next week will include Mag
gle Cline, "the Irish Queen" Mrs. Stuart
Robson, in one-act playlet; Ward
and Curran, in comedy bill; the Great
Chevalier, De Loris, the champion sharp
shooter; the Dankmar-Schiler troupe of
equilibrists and other well-knoWn acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Has Narrow Escane

u. Z. Terry. an cmploye of the govern
ment printing office, recently had a narrow
escape from death or injury. After clean
ing a shotgun Mr.. Terry loaded it and left
1t in the dining room. Later he entered
the room in the dark and stumbled over
the gun, causing it TO explode. The load
of shot tore a large hole in the ceiling and
the charge of powder burned the sleeve of
Mr.. Terry's coat, missing his head by few
riches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26
Horse Not Stolen; Merely Borrowed

Horse Not Stolen; Merely Borrowed.
1t was stated today that the horse which
was supposed to have been stolen from a
resident OF Bethesda, Md, yesterday was
in reality not purloined, but was borrowed
by n brother of the owner, who later re-
turned the animal.
When residents OF Bethesda heard of the
supposed robbery they went ON a thief hunt,
for, it is stated. several horses have been
stolen in that vicinity recently Assistance
of the local police was asked and several
policemen Of the seventh precinct and of the
Tenleytown station were on the lookout for
the supposed robber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-26

While working on railroad tracks at 18th
street and Maryland avenue southwest yes
terday afternoon about o'clock, William
Moon, colored. twenty-eight years of age,
was accidentally struck with piece of
lumber and injured about his legs. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment. The surgeons found that he had not
been seriously hurt.