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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
EXCURSIONS.

Travellers have pronounced Old Point
Comfort the most cosmopolitan Of Ameri-
can resorts. The hotel accommodations
are the best, and close to hand are scores
of historic places jamestown,
Yorktown, ETC. The Norfolk and WASH
ington steamers sailing daily at $50 pm.
from this city give delightful overnight
trip to Old Point and Norfolk, and form
a side excursion which few visitors in
Washington ever neglect. Convenient con-
nections are made at Norfolk with steam
ers for New York and Boston, and also
train connections for all points south.
The splendid train equipment, freedom
from smoke and dust, grandeur and vari-
ETY. OF the scenery, ETC., make the Wash
ington-Sunset route the favorite line Of
travel to California. The tri-weekly ex-
cursions of this route under personal con-
ductors present most delightful method
of journeying to California, through sleep
ers In tourist sleeping cars being obtainable
for very nominal sum. Pullman sleepers
dining and observation cars are also in
cluded in the train equipment. Via this
route will be given this winter several
personally conducted California tours, Of
fering various return routes. Information
as to cost, accommodations, Stop-overs
ETC., may be secured at the office of. the
general agent, A. ]. Poston, 511 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek bridge
the Zoo, Chevy Chase and many of the
other suburban points Of interest to WIS.,
ttors are conveniently reached via the cleo
trio cars running from New York avenue
and 18th street. These cars run every If
teen minutes, connecting half hourly at
Chevy Chase lake for cars for Kensington
and surrounding suburbs. Round-trip tick
cts, permitting stop-overs at the Zoo, etc.,
are on sale at the waiting room, 18th street
and New York avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Mrs. Yaw's Concert.

After an absence from Washington of
twelve years Ellen Beach Yaw, formerly
known as 1.-The high-note soprano" was
heard in concert at the Columbia Theater
yesterday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock Miss
Yaw was assisted by Macmillan Dick, vio-
linist; Miss Georgiela Lay, pianist and
Lewis Lombardi. fiutist An appreciative
audience. largely made up Of music lovers,
enjoyed the well-selected program.
Miss Yaw's high notes are still a feature
of her singing. although the singers years
of hard study abroad since her last an
pearance in Washington have resulted in a
marked Improvement upon her whole regis
ter and upon the flexibility and singing
quality OF her voice. Yesterday Miss YaW
was heard to best advantage IN the Laugh
although all Of her numbers were well
chosen. They included several favorites OF
the coloratura sopranos, the BELL Song"
from .'Lakme' (Dehbes): the mad scene
the aria. Thou Brilliant Bird" DAVID.
Miss Yaw reached all Of the high notes In
the score with the greatest of ease Her
trflls-often her own contributions to the
difncult score-were sung without effort and
were clear and full-toned. Moreover, Miss
Yaw's voice. always of remarkably wide
range, has become mellow In the middle
register. Three songs in the modern vein
and two old English compositions were sung
with fine effect.
Mr.. Macmillan Dick is not n stranrer 70
Washington, and yesterday afternoon his
work, always sympathetic, was enthusia stf-
cally received. His numbers Included the
Perpetuum mobile from suit No. (Ries)
aise Kranich) and "Albumblatt'' (Kranich)
Miss Lays contribution included Tarantella
op. u. No. (MoszkowskD, and four num-
bers from Carnival Mignon" (Schuett).
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BENEFIT OF THE POOR.
Bazaar Given by Dorcas Chapter,
Christ Episcopal Church.

The bazaar given by Dorcas Chapter of
Christ Episcopal Church. Navy Yard, for the
benefit of the poor of East Washington, was
opened last evening in the parish hall with
a large attendance. Rev. Arthur Johns, the
rector of the parish, together with Messrs.
Lane Johns, w. Arthur Storms, Louis Kru-
ger and the ladies Of the parish, worked
faithfully to decorate the hall, and when
the opening took place the room was a
scene Of autumnal beauty. The young
ladies were prettily costumed as geisha
girls and Mattresses. There were many at
fractions. In one corner of the hall Mrs.
Wigs had planted her cabbage patch, and
those who paid a small price might dig
Jennie Wood and Sophie Reh were in
charge.
The refreshment booth was tastefully
decorated and was presided over by Miss
Leila Schroeder. assisted by Misses Emmie
Schroeder, Leila Brown, Rita Schroeder, Ada
Marceron, Addie Shelton, Edwinetta
Schroeder and Mrs. and Miss Kruger. The
apron booth was a popular one throughout
the evening Misses Laura Hanson, Evelyn
Croggon. Emma Burgess and Mary Kerby
were in charge of the work of the booth.
The candy counter was well patronized. It
was In charge Of the Misses Hartley, Mar
guerite Weller. Lillian Soper, Helen Dunn,
Ethel Lyons, Minnie and Della Coxen, Mrs.
girls in charge of the Japanese tea garden,
dressed in oriental costumes, were Misses
Laura Perr1e, Florence and Ida Downs,
Agnes and Gladys Chlds, Helen Wann,
Nettie and Lille Patzschke, Norma Worth
ingtOn and Lorraine Esputa.
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ENGLISH SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Local Committee to Meet Party of
Visitors.

number of English school teachers now
on their way to the United States for the
purpose of studying American school condi-
tons and educational matters are expected
to arrive in this city late tonight or early
tomorrow morning. While here they will
make their home at the Cutler 1905 18th
street. A committee of about thirty local
teachers of which Mr.. A. T. Stuart is chair
man, and Miss E. c. Westcott secretary,
has been formed for the purpose of receiv-
groups, but who aggregate In number sew
eral hundred. Only few, however, will
come here.
These teachers Mr.. Stuart said today,
come here partially at the expense Of AL
fred Moseby. He pays their ocean trans
portation. while the teachers pay their trav-
cling expenses while in America AS the
average British teacher is not overpaid any
more than his American brother, it is nee
essary that their expenses be kept down to
reception committees will meet them ar
range for their accommodation at moderate
rates, furnish them with guides and show
them about.
This is the first instance of the rank and
file of British teachers making a visit to
the United States. 1t is to be noted that the
majority OF them are men-the school
mas does not predominant in the British
Isles here. AS l understand it. each
one of them Is coming with some definite
object of study in view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Saengerbund Concert.

On Sunday evening next the Washington
Saengerbund will give the first of their
grand public concerts for the season of
1905 and 1907. The soloist for this first
concert is Miss Blanche Duff1eld. The en-
tire program is under the direction of Mr..
Henry Xander and will be as follows:
Overture, "Oberon," Weber; chorus, "Ge-
loebniss' Seyffardt; violin solo, "Introduc-
ton and Rondo Capriccioso," Saint Saens,
Mr.. Max Bendix; soprano solo, "Polonaise
from Mignon." Thomas, Miss Blanche Duff
field; (a) sextet, from Lucia di Hammer
moor" Donizetti; OBJ Dance Of the Baya-
deres." Rubinstein: choruses, (a) "Nacht-
zauber," Storch; 90 Der Kafer und die
Blume." Veit: (o "Neuer Fruhling. -
Petschke; violin solos. (a) Prize Song, -
from die Meistersinger," Wagner-Wel-
helmj; OBJ ,''Danse Espagnole," No 8, Sar-
asate. Mr.. Max Bendix; (a) "Du Dist vie
cine Blume," Chadwick; soprano solos b),
''Haymaking,'' Needham: (c) THE Years
at the Spring" Beach, Miss Blanche Duff
field; chorus. ''Siegesgesang der Deutschen, >"
Abt.
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MEETING OF DAUGHTERS.
Session Of Martha Washington Chap
ter at Ebbitt House.

tGI at GJOOAtt xAVu6Ss
At a meeting Of the Martha Washington
Chapter, D. A. R., held last evening at the
Ebbitt House, at which Mrs. H. p. Gerald
presided. the principal address was by Mr..
William H. Singleton.
The program included talk by Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, state regent, who
briefly reviewed the work Of tho Daughters
of the American Revolution within the past
two years.
The members of the chapter who assisted
as hostesses were: Mrs. Gerald, regent:
Miss Alice Short, recording secretary; Mrs.
Edmonston, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
johnson, Mrs. Werber. Miss Selden. Miss
Emory, Mrs Power, Mrs. Miller. Miss Hig
gins, Miss Love, Miss Peck, Mrs. Milligan,
Miss Milligan and Miss Woodbury..
In reference to a permit issued yesterday
in the name of the D. A. r. for extensive
repairs to Continental Hall, on 18th street,
considerable interest was shown. 1t is stat
ed that the repairs will cost about 100000
Among the guests present were: Mrs.
Mary 8. Lockwood, one Oh the founders Of
the D. A. R.; Mrs. Fannie Matthew'S regent
Of Catherine Montgomery Chapter. and Mrs.
III. T. Guss, regent Of Continental Danes
Chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
SALES AT AUCTION.
Property in Vicinity Of Pennsylvania
Avenue and 18th Street.

A sale at auction yesterday Of valuable
realty attracted good deal Of attention.
When the auctioneer Mr.. Adam A. Weschler,
arose to offer at public sale several pieces
of property grouped about the northwest
corner of 18th and E streets northwest he
faced an audience that was of large proper
tons.
1t became evident before the buying was
over that the people were not there merely
as spectators. The first offer made was of
premises SOP and 5O4 14th street. These are
located on the west side of the street be-
and adjoin on the north the corner of E
street. The Improvements are two frame
houses and the dimensions Of the lot 3Ox70
feet. The purchasers were e. H. Neu-
meyer and R. T. Warwick, and the price
paid was S19,950. which Is at the rate Of
$3.50 per square foot. =
Around the corner on E street were the
two other properties disposed Of in this SALE
The piece at 1903 E street, improved by
stable, was bought by Washington NaiIor.
The dimensions of the lot are 26x5O feet and
the price paid was 81 300, which is at the
rate of Sc per square foot.
The next piece adjoining the above on the
west was 1405 e street, also improved by
stable 1t was purchased by A. B. Graham
for 81 ,371.50. 1t has frontage OF nineteen
feet and a depth Of ninety-five feet. and the
rate paid per square foot was $3.50. :.
p The sale was made for the estate of Fer
dnand Butler, of which Ralph P. Barnard,
Justin NJ. Chamberlain and T. Percy Myers
were the trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Musical Concert.

The fifth Of the Washington College Of
Music concert series will take place at the
Columbia Theater on Friday afternoon next
at 4:3O o'clock, when the artist Of the day
will be Mr.. William Morse Rummel, who
has recently returned to his home in this
city from Brussels after studying for many
years with the leading teachers abroad,
among them Hartman and Ysaye. During
the past two years Mr.. Wrightson, the
manager of this series Of concerts. has in
troduced many surprises to the public, in
Guiding such artists as Harold Eisenberg
Felix Garziglia and young Rubenstein last
year. In introducing Mr.. Rummel Mr..
Wrightson predicts that the old adage, "A
prophet Is least appreciated in his own
nome, will be contradicted. His pro-
gram is follows: Sonata for piano and
violin. minor &c. Grieg). Mr.. Fabian and
Mr.. Rummel: concerto, E fiat major, Mo-
zart Berceuse, Faure; Canzonetta, dam
brosfo; Humoreske, Dvorak; Polonaise,
Wienanski.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21

The Employment Agents Protective As
ISOLATION had its regular monthly meeting
at the headquarters of the Public Educa-
ton Association yesterday. Among those
present were Mrs. l.. r. Clarke, Rev. Ster-
Ing Brown and j. f. Foster. president
The amendments TO the constitution pro-
posed In writing several weeks previously
were acted upon at the meeting Any Dis
trict employment agent of good moral char
acter licensed under the new law may be
proposed for membership
report upon the working OF the new
law. public act No 24S. to regulate en-
pioyment agents, was presented to the Pro-
tective Association by a member of the
household research committee. Entertain
ments for the benefit of the Protective As
ISOLATION were discussed at some length
but no action was taken.
il was decided to seek publicity In order
that the public may know Just what the
Employment Agents Protective Association
stands for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Belle of London Town.

Stanislaus STANCE and Julian Edwards have
elaborated on no less than fourteen operas
and comedies. Their newest and greatest
effort Is THE Belle of London Town." the
comedy, with music, in which Camille
D'Arville Is starring this season. THE
Belle of London Town." with Camille D'Ar-
Vile in the stellar role. supported by a cast
of unusual excellence, will be the attraction
at the Belasco Theater for one week, be-
ginning Monday. November 26. Matinees,
Thursday Thanksgiving day. and Satur-
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21

Anything to Sell
by auction include 1t in Saturdays sale at
Weschler's, go Pa. ave. NV no21-2t
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TEUToNIC LANGUAGES.
Proposed Establishment Of Chair at
Catholic University.

The esta blishment of a chair of Teutonic
languages and literature at the Catholic
University Of America, at Brookland, d. c.,
is contemplated. and Mgr. Dr. Won Mathies
OF Rome. now In this city, probably will be
the first incumbent. Germans throughout
the country, 1t Is said, have long felt that
the learning of their mother tongue is neg
lected in the colleges and universities, and
German Catholic societies have embraced
with enthusiasm the proposition to endow
such a chair In the Catholic University. OF
the $4,000 necessary to accomplish the end
$50, 600 has already been subscribed, and 1t
is among the possibilities that the endow-
ment win be increased to 100000. The
matter will be placed before the board of
trustees of the Catholic University at their
next meeting. November q.
Mgr. DIR. Won Mathies, who was Baron
won 1aathies before being ordained to the
priesthood. IL q native. Of Hamburg. As a
layman he was appointed chamberlain to
Pope Leo Kill Subsequently he studied
for the priesthood and was ordained by
Pope Leo and upon the accession Of
Pope Plus x he was reappointede chamber
takn. Mgr. Won Mathfes left Rome in Octo-
Der and was attached for q time to the
archdiocese Of Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
CIRCUMSTANCES SAD.
Mother in Ignorance Of Death Of
DAUGHTER.

Virginia Elizabeth Bowie, four years of
age. daughter of VIM. L. Bowie, special
examiner of the pension bureau. died at
Eureka Springs, Ark. last Friday. The re-
mains were brought to this city yesterday,
accompanied by John R. Bowie, an uncle,
and were inferred in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Bowie had been at Eureka Springs
as special examiner in charge of that ter
ritory. few weeks ago Mrs. Bowie.
with the three children of the couple join
60 her husband. About ten days later Mrs
BOWIE was stricken with typhoid fever
ana is now In critical condition. A
rev Gays ago Virginia developed diphtheria
ana d1ed Friday as stated. For fear that
the sad news would prove fatal to the
mother, under advice of the physicians.
Mrs. Bowie is being kept in ignorance of
the child's DEATH
Mr.. Bowie has a mother, three sisters
and a brother residing here Owing to the
critical condition of his wife he was forced
to remain at Eureka at her bedside.
The funeral services at the grave were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Norton, who spoke
1eelingiy OF the, sad circumstances sur
rounding the child's DEATH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Miller Oil Heaters

$3.50 $3.50 $500
Best Kerosene OIL gallons. 75c.
e1R 18th st c. A. Muddiman & Co. 12O4 G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Domestic Help.

When you are in need of a cooksor wom-
an for general Homework insert a small
Want Ad." in The Star for competent
help.
If you are a telephone subscriber The
star VIII receive your Want Ads. by tele-
phone. having separate department es-
pecially for this purpose. If not a tele-
phone subscriber you are equally as well
provided for since The Star has over
FORTY BRANCH AGENCIES convenient
ly located throughout the city. Look for
the red Star: also see list on Classified ad-
vertisng pages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points SOUTH
every day in the year. at $50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
10 a. m. to pm Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Auueduct bridge 1or
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church haif
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am 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, 1906-11-21
Low Water and Fog.

Low water and fog on the river was the
combination the rivermen had to contend
with yesterday on the Potomac. The tides
were lower yesterday afternoon than they
have been for several weeks. and in many
of the shoal docks the bottoms were laid
bare. So low was the water that the little
power launch Gregory. which Is used to
transfer the workmen employed In the con-
struction of the Firth Sterling steel plant
between this city and the works. was I'M
able to get within twenty feet Of the wharf
and the men had TO be transferred from the
wharf TO the launch In small boats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Highest Penalty Imposed.

What penalty is too bad for man who
will curse his mother?' Judge Kimball, in
the Police Court today, exclaimed during
the trial of Joseph Grove. charged with
disorderly conduct The mother Mrs Ce-
celia Grove, appeared as the prosecuting
witness, and she stated that although
Grove had been home only two days, after
serving sentence of six months he had
gotten drunk and had cursed and threat
ened her at her home.
Judge Kimball imposed the highest pen
atty, fine of $25, with six months i'm
prisonment in default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Free Violin School Every Friday

At pm, Pythian Temple. 1912 9th, bet L
and Mass av., Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Ben
jamin of Phila. will conduct free violin
school for boys and girls, & to 20 yrs. of age
Pupils entitled to months lessons free and
free use of instrument at school, Pupils re-
Quired to purchase copy of instruction book
sufficient for the months. Price, 1928 Ex-
penses betrayed by annual exhibitions. Con-
Quoted successfully for past IS years in
Philadelphia and 10 years in Baltimore
Parents always welcome. AS classes are
filling rapidly join school on November % in
order to secure place. no21-2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Alleges Assault.

Charles Randolph. colored. twenty-three
years of age, living at 2205 9th street north
west. reported to the police OF the eighth
precinct last night that he was assaulted
with brick while standing in front of his
home. He received a painful injury over
his eye and a physician was summoned
rom Freedmen's Hospital to treat the in
jury. Randolph gave the police the name
or the man he suspects of having inflicted
the injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
The Old Homestead.

The "Old Homestead" will be the attrac-
ton at the Columbia next week. This is the
twenty first season of this remarkable play.
Hundreds Of dramas have come and gone
since the .'Old Homestead" was first pro-
duced at the Boston Theater in the spring
of 1886. There is a double quartet of farm
hands, who will sing a number Of new
songs. Matinees will be given on Thanks
giving day and Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21

GREAT FALLS OF THE POTOMAC.
Magnificent Scenery
Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad
Seth and NJ sts NV
Transfers both ways with Capital Traction O.
oc27-tf,6
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Bricks for Navy Yard.

Proceedings at law were Instituted today
by the Piedmont Brick and Coal Company
against Morgan Royce and Murray c.
Ricketts,, trading as Royce & Ricketts,, to
recover $50, with interest. on account OF
the furnishing OF 10000 fire bricks by the
plaintiffs to the United States navy yard,
in Boston, Mass, said to have been fur
nished at the request and on the credit of
the defendants. The plaintiff Is represented
by Attorneys Wilton ]. Lambert and James
8. Easby-Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Home Best Place for a Bow.

Charles Leslie Eads, fifteen years of age
whose home is at Ashland, KY, Joined a
circus at his home two months ago, think
ing he would like to travel and see some
thing Of the world. The circus disbanded
at Richmond. Va. and the boy came to this
city Yesterday he called upon Inspector
Boardman, told his troubles and had the
latter wire his father for funds. The money
came and the boy was placed aboard the
train by Detectives Hartigan and Baur
Charles said he had enjoyed the trip. but
he thought home was the best place for
boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
Hood S Pills

Act the liver and bowels. cure bliousness, con-
stipation. morning and sick headache break up
colds. relieve uncomfortable fullness after dinner
Painless eafhartSc. zSc.
iPepfirofa Pills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
THE THEATER.
"Glorious Betsy

At the New National next week Miss
Mary Mannering will present a new play.
called Glorious Betsy written with her
personality In mind. by Rida johnson
Young. In Glorious Betsy" Miss Manner
ing will depict that striking character Of
American history, Betsy Patterson, the
famous beauty and wit of Baltimore, whose
charms of personality won the heart and
hand of jerome Bonaparte, the younger
brother of the Emperor of France
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-21
A Bowery Camille.

Chase's attractions for next week include
Valerie Bergere & Co., Cliff Gordon, o.
Hama San & Co.. Sam Watson's Farmyard
Circus, Kelly and Violette. Polk, Rollins
and Carmen Sisters, Bertha and Brock
way and the motion pictures Of Mother
in-Law." Miss Bergere will present for
the first time her latest play "A Bowery
Camille"