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The Glenwood post., 1907-08-31
Nelson M0RR|SAN-
SWERS LAST CALL

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Nelson Morris,
the well known packer of this city
died here today after several weeks ,
illness, a victim of heart disease, COM
plicated with kidney trouble.
Mr.. Morris was born in Germany
in 1910 and came to this country when
II years old, landing in Philadelphia
without cent. His first work was
at Lakeview where he hauled coal at
So month and board. Later he WORK.
ed his way to Buffalo on a canal boat.
He walked from Buffalo to Chicago
and went to work in the stock yards
for month at So.
His first packing house was opened
in 1862 and ever since that time he
has been engaged in the packing bus-
ness and for many years has been re
garded as one of the leaders of the big
packing industry of the United States.
Mr.. Morris spent the summer in
Glenwood two years ago and although
he did not often go beyond the Hotel
Colorado or its grounds he was quite
well known to few of our people who
looked upon him as man of great
force of character and kindly heart,
ever ready to listen to the cry of the
worthy in distress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
EXCURSIONS.

The naval rendezvous at Hampton roads
inaugurated the round Of winter gave
ties at Old Point Comfort little earlier
than usual this season. and from now on
this famous spot will be meeting grounu
for society folk from all parts of the
land. The proximity of Washington and
the comfort and dispatch with which
Old Point is reached from the National
capital via the Norfolk and Washington
steamers make this resort a popular place
Of rest and recreation with government
officials. Norfolk and Washington GOATS
maintain daily service the year around,
steamers leaving at $3.50 pm. and reach
ing Old Point and Norfolk early the en-
suing morning. Modern in every con-
ceivable respect, travel is at once a
luxury and pleasure via these steamers
The dining service commands special
mention. Convenient connections are
made at Norfolk with boats for New
York and Boston, and with trains for all
the southern winter resorts and other
points. City offices are located at 7th
street wharf and at 7O5 14th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
ADMITS HIS GUILT.
"Fifty-Dollar-Bill" Man Arrested by
Detectives.

Almost every Saturday night during the
past two months unsuspecting colored
men have been imposed on by colored
confidence" man. The latter, however,
tried the game once too often and was
caught His scheme was to accost an in
dividual on the street, pretend he had
found a purse containing $50 bill and
ask for the loan of few dollars until he
could get it changed The bill he used.
the police say, was a worthless confed-
crate note of the denomination stated. In
some instances, the police were told, the
confidence man made promises that he
would divide the money he had found
but in one case it is alleged he actually
grabbed $17 from man and ran OF. In
that case his victim was Robert Cobb
who recently came here from North Caro-
lima.
Walter Ellis, alias Colorado" whosa
home is on n street is under arrest. De-
tectives Baur and Cornwell arrested him
and he admitted that he had been work
ing the game upon the unsuspecting ones
but could not recall just what number Of
persons he had victimiZed. Several of his
victims fully identified him, and he is be-
Ing held at a police station in order that
others may see him.
Colorado" as he is known, was ar
rested several years ago for alleged thefts
and his picture adorns the gallery al
headquarters. The detectives are anxious
TO have all victims of the confidence game
in question call at headquarters and see
the prisoner 1t Is likely that Colorado
will be arraigned in the Police Court to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
COMMITS SUICIDE.
Former Policeman Inhales Illumi
mating Gas With Fatal Results.

Former Policeman Inhales Illumi-
mating Gas With Fatal Results.
Information has been received in this
city that Samuel A. McNeely. who was a
sergeant of police here several years ago,
committed suicide at Davenport, Iowa, by
inhaling Illuminating gas. The report has
1t that McNeely registered at the St.
James Hotel. Davenport. closed the doors,
windows and transoms, turned on the gas
and died. An inquest was held over the
remains. friends of the dead man testify
ing that he was troubled over the action
of the courts in this city in lfanting his
wife divorce and giving her the custody
of their two children.
McNeely was a native Of Davenport.
He served in the Union army in the civil
war and was a member Of the police force
navy was required to make a candidate
eligible for appointment.
During his earlier days Of service he
was regarded as one of the most promis-
ing members Of the force. and he soon
received a promotion. He would have
been given another promotion it is said,
but he became involved in certain
transaction, and the charge was made
that McNeely accepted "hush' money.
He subsequently left the force
After leaving here he went to Alexan-
dria and opened saloon. Later he re-
turned here and engaged in business a
short while. Shortly after the divorce
was granted Mrs. McNeely, it is stated,
she remarked. McNeely became depond-
ent. and his suicide was not surprising to
his friends here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
PROPERTY IN BAD CONDITION.
Special Commissions Report or
Stations in District.

The Commissioners are giving serious
consideration to the statements made in
the report of the special commission ap-
pointed by them to make the annual in
spection of the District fire department.
that the property in many of the sta
tons is in a worn-out and deplorable
condition, and that in many instances the
valuable fire properties have been neglect
ed
The special commission. which was
composed of John l.. Weaver, Henry w.
Reed and s. Duncan Bradley, declared
that the entire department is suffering from
neglect to provide the ordinary material
and supplies necessary to keep the prop
erty in good order and repair.
Henry Storey, superintendent of repairs.
who has been questioned by the Com
missioners about the conditions of the
buildings in the fire department, says he
fully agrees with the commission as to
the plumbing in several of the stations.
and suggests that more liberal apprO-
priations for such repairs should be made.
He said that some criticism of the condi-
tions was not just, but he did not care
to comment on them.
Snowden Ashford, building inspector,
when questioned, said he has visited most
of the engine houses and has given in
structions to have such repairs made as
are necessary and as can be done with
the appropriations available.
Capt. William Kelly, assistant engineer
Commissioner. stated that every effort has
been made to improve and correct the
conditions of the plumbing and roofs of
the fire engine stations, and that the sta
tions are in better condition now than
they were two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
"THE MESSIAH"
Performed by the Choral Society and
Philadelphia Orchestra.

OICASSLId.
The annual performance by the Choral
Society of Handers masterpiece, 1.-The
Messiah was given last night at Con-
vention Hail. and as it marked the silver
jubilee of the organization there were
many things that made it notable. In
the first place. it had the advantage of
the Philadelphia Orchestra as an accom-
paniment, which is a better organization
than the society has ever sung to before.
The society sang with three hundred
voices and the parts were well balanced,
all of them entering into their work with
spirit and effect. The work of the chorus
is highly to be commended and reflects
credit upon Mr.. Percy s. Foster, who was
its director and drillmaster. The quartet
Of soloists consisted of Mrs. Mary Zim-
norman. Philadelphia, soprano: Miss
Daniel Beddoe, New York, tenor and
Tom Daniel Of New York, bass, and they
all sustained their roles so as to deserve
much applause. Miss Lansing gave HE
Was Despised and Rejected with splen-
did fullness Of tone and power. and Mr..
Daniel in why Doth Heather Rage was
the equal of any bass singer that the cho-
rails have had since Myron Whitney. Mr..
Beddoe, with his beautiful tenor and his
clear and distinct enuuciation. was the
favorite with in his recitatfves and in his
solos, and was the loudest applauded.
Where the organ was used Mr.. Arthur D.
Mayo was the efficient accompanist.
The orchestra performed its work ef
fectively. its rendering Of the Pastoral
Symphony at the commencement of the
second part being one Of the most enjoy
able bits of the evening. The hall was
we'll filed with an appreciative audience
and the applause was liberal and gen.
erouS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Literary Club Entertained.

Mr.. w. E. Weaver entertained a large
audience at the meeting of the Iotomac
Literary Club last evening, telling of his
trip through South Africa to The Zambes
falls. These falls, he said. surpass anything
of the kind elsewhere in the world being
400 feet high. $500 feet long and of stu.
pendous volume. He spoke OF the locusts
that infest that region. The swarms OF
locusts. he said, are frequently SO uense
as to dim the l,eLt of day. The numerous
ant hills were also referred to. They
range, he said, from three feet to four
feet in height. There is one tribe of ants
so ravenous and fierce that when they
invade a house they quickly cause its
occupants to- vacate. literally swarmine
over and devouring every living being In
their way. Farm houses. he said, are
built of sheet iron for protection against
these insects.
The remainder of the program con-
sisted Of music by Mr.. Carlton Har.
worth and Miss Antoinette Wilmer. a
reading from Tennysons writings by Col
Thompson and a story by Prof. E. C.
Kirk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA.
Rubinstein's Pupil Plays Same Con-
certo Given BY Paderewski.

Josef Hofmann, no longer the hoy
pianist but a finished artist was the
soloist at the second concert of the Phila-
delphia ORCHESTRA. given before a large
audience at the New National Theater
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Holman had
chosen for his concerto the No. 4, D
minor, opus 20. by his master, Rubin
stein, who recognized and developed the
virile genius of the young pianist, This
concerto was played by Paderewski a
fortnight ago on the same stage, and
won storms Of applause. No less demon
strative was the apr eciation given yes
terday to the Interpretation by the
younger pianist. who was many times re-
called to bow to the enthusiastic plaudits
which followed the last note of the al
legro assai Comparison of the work of
the two artists would be both invidious
and unnecessary, since each has his fol-
performance OF the other left nothing to
be desired. The difference was in the
personality of the players.
Herr Pohlig's own triumph as director
came in his masterful Interpretation OF
Tschaikowsky's marvellous Symphonic
Pathetique. B minor. No. q. opus "A. the
weird beauty of which he developed along
its complicated themes with thorough
comprehension and subtle sympathy. AS
the last soft notes died away in a breath
slight as whisper, a gasp of relaxed ten
sion swept over the house. so firmly had
the music held the audience under its
sway.
The wilder and more barbaric portions
of the symphony were given with a fierce
ness of passion and exuberance Of fancy
| that rose to the mad screams of tent
pest while the softer modulations, alter
mating, marked the sharp contrasts of
the broad symphony.
Beethoven's Leonore Overture. No. g.
| composition familiar to most of the
audience, opened the program with its
delicate beauty Of phrase and its stirring
theme in syncopated rhythm. ending In a
great outburst of song. LISTS arrange
ment Of Schuberts Hungarian March in
minor closed the program with its wild
strains of half-barbaric triumph. Herr
Pohlig again demonstrated his wonderful
memory and his mastery of his art by
leading throughout. the afternoon with
out notes.
The next concert of the Philadelphia
Orchestra will be given January IA, with
Fritz kreisler as soloist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
THE HE AT E R .
"Medea" in German.

Nine. Kenny Lipzin and her company
of Yiddish players presented a tragedy,
entitled "Medea," at the Belasco Theater
last night. The players spoke German,
although it had been announced by the
company that the language of the drama
was to be Yiddish, as it had been the
previous night, therefore many who would
have enjoyed hearing play in German
missed a chance. Nine. Lipzin had the role
of Medea, the sorceress princess of Colchis
who helped Jason and his Argonauts to
gain the Golden Fleece and then fled to
Greece with the leader of the expedition.
Nine. Lipzin rose to tragic heights in her
portrayal of the queen abandoned by hus-
band and children. The role of Creusa,
her rival. was we'll taken by Nine. Tobias,
while Jacob Cohen appeared as Jason.
kisanafantos, comedy part interpolated
apparently to serve as Greek chorus. was
assigned to Bernard Bernstein, whose
work pleased the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Lectures Before Y. M. C. A.


Arrangements have been made for a
meeting for men in the assembly hall at
the Young Mems Christian Association
building, G street between 18th and 18th
streets, at SIS o'clock tonight which will
be addressed by Mr.. Guy Carleton Lee.
His theme will be when the People
Wake" He will give his views on the So
cal unrest and discomfort of the people
of the country, of which he has made a
long study.
DR.. James c. Fernald, professor of Eng
lish at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, will deliver lecture on Con
nectives Of English Speech at pm. in
room 3G2 of the new building.
Mr. Fred b.. Smith, international sec
rotary of religious work of the Y M. C.
A, will be the guest of the members
and officers of the Fred B. Smith Club
next Friday night.
At the regular Sunday meeting for men
| next Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
| in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium, Rev. r.
II. McKim, rector of the Church of the
Epiphany. will give Christmas mes
sage" Christmas carols will be sung by
| the choir OF the Church of the Epiphany
and song service win he held in the
| lobby at 3 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
In Local Colored Churches.

At a meeting Of the A. NJ. E. Preachers
Association at Metropolitan A. NJ E.
Church yesterday the spiritual and finan-
cial condition of the churches in the as
ISOLATION. both in the District and Mary
land. was shown to be good
Arrangements for the annual conference
of the A. NJ. E. Church We're discussed.
The session will last for one week Bishop
w. ]. Gains of Atlanta, Ga. will preside
Arrangements for the joint meeting of
the boards of the bishops of the A. M E.,
c. NJ E. and A. NJ. E. Zion churches, to
be held in Metropolitan Church, COM
mencing February II, 1905 were dis
cussed. 1t was agreed that the other two
denominations be requested to join in an
invitation to President Roosevelt to at
tend the opening session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Case Of Smallpox Develops.

Jennie E. Powell of S35 4th street north
east was taken to the smallpox hos
pital yesterday afternoon by the Of
ficials of the health Office, making the
fourth case of this disease now under
treatment at that institution. all of which
have developed in the last ten days. Ac-
cording to the health inspectors who have
been investigating the last case. they
cannot trace the origin Of the patient s
infection. She became i'll Thursday with
what was supposed to be a severe cold
and it was not until early yesterday morn
ing that the disease was diagnosed as
smallpox There are eight persons who
lived with her In the 4th street house,
all Of whom have been placed under
strict quarantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Young Man Accused of Gambling.

William Bolts, seventeen years old liv-
ing at 1ol1 Jefferson street northwest was
arraigned Monday before Judge DeLacy
in the Juvenile Court on the technical
charge of permitting gambling on his
premises. The boy was arrested Satur-
day night by Policeman Grove of the
18th precinct as the central figure in d
game of crap and poker A pair of dice
and several packs of cards were among
the exhibits made by the prosecution.
The boy was found guilty and sentenced
TO pay $50 fine in four instruments of So
each Saturday night for the next four
weeks and placed on probation for eight
months In speaking of the case yester-
day, Judge DeLacy remarked that il was
the first case of the character which has
come before him since he has been sitting
as 1udge OF the Juvenile Court The boy
and his mother have been emploved IN
a Georgetown restaurant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
White Ribboners Hold Meeting.

Central "Y'' met Monday evening in the
w. C. T. u building for its last regular
session In the year 1907. Nearly all the
members were present. Each one of these
holding the Office of superintendent of
branch or special department made a
report on the plans carried out and to
be carried out Mrs. c. E. Emig. pres
ident of the society, conducted the meet
ing and gave in message a report of her
Individual work.
Contrary to the usual custom. the social
hour relieving the business session was
omitted. Miss Lula E. Roberts, who has
charge of the finances of the society,
leaves the city this week for long alb
sence, and the society, regretful of the
loss Of faithful worker, appointed a
temporary treasurer to act IN her place.
Before adjourning the ''Y'' decided to
meet at the First Congregational Church
January 81, 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Signs of Prosperity.

1t IS announced that the unmistakable
signs Of prosperity at D. J. Kaufman
Mans Store indicate that local business
men are having busy Christmas season
Mr. Kaufman says he is enjoying the
best season in years, and the store has
been particularly busy ever since the in
auguration of his Christmas trade MAX
ing sale. He adds he had noted a strong
tendency this year toward the giving Of
practical and useful things for Christmas,
and it was this fact that Influenced him
in starting his midwinter trade making
reduction sale before instead of after the
holidays.
That this is appreciated by the trade
is said to be evidenced by the crowds who
are taking advantage of the great savings
offered in suits, ovefcoats and furnishings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
uNLUcKY NUMBER FOR BOYS
Stole on Thirteen Different Occa
sions, Then Got Caught.

sions, Then Got Caught.
Five boys, ranging in age from twelve
to fourteen years, were arraigned before
Judge DeLacy in the Juvenile Court
Monday afternoon upon thirteen
charges of larceny, their plumber con-
sisting Of revolvers. blackjacks. pistol
holsters. buckskin gloves. knives and a
quantity of cheap jewelry and toys. The
total value of the stolen property, ac-
cOrding to Information against the ac-
cused, amounted to $50. A large portion
Of the property was used as evidence for
the prosecution in court.
The boys, who gave the names Of Wolf
Bush. Herman Rostine, George Gynar,
Wilbert Kellogg and Robert Lindsey. con-
fessed to the thefts and admitted they
had been stealing since last September.
The merchants who identified the prop
erty. which was recovered by Policeman
Coffin of the second precinct, were Louis
Hartig, 1901 Tth street: Afford Wolford,
900 Pennsylvania avenue: Solomon Rosen-
thai, COB D street. Carl Auerbach, 800
7th street; Philiy Aff1eck, 1412 PennsyI-
vania avenue; George F. Muth. 416 7th
street: James E. Cromwell, 1214 Penn
syWania avenue: George F. Chase, 18th
and streets, and Woodward & Lothrop,
18th and streets. In consideration of
the confession Judge DeLacy placed the
youths on probation for two years and
permitted them to go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING.
Engraving Division Beneficial Asso-
citation Elects Officers.

The fifth annual meeting of the Engrav-
ing Division Beneficial Association was
held at 9th and G streets northwest Mon
day evening, when officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected
The report of the retiring officers
showed that the association had been
more prosperous the past year than at
any time in its history. Mr.. George
Mason. the retiring president has
served in office ever since its organiza-
ton. and was president the past two
years. declining a third term.
The retiring officers are: G. A. Mason.
president: George l.. Dant. vice president
=. M Hisle. secretary: John Prender.
treasurer. Board of directors: E. s.
stokes. chairman: w. E. Frank. @. Bile
iaski, F. 7. Howe. jr.. NJ. Morgan.
The new officers: George L. Dant, presi-
dent: E. S. Stokes. vice president; c. NJ.
Hisle secretary: John Prender. treasurer
Board of directors. F. T. Howe. jr.. chair
man; G. E. Jacobs, c. l. Ronsaville. c. NJ.
Boswell. George A. Mason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Charles Sumner Post Election.

At an election held recently by Charles
Sumner. Nos9 G. A. R.. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Commander, R. D. Goodman: senior vice
commander. c. w. Hale; Junior vice COM
mander. George w. Washington; chap
lain, T. w. West; quartermaster, w. H.
Liverpool; surgeon, P. T. Lee; officer of
the day, j. H. B. Smallwood: officer Of
the guard. ]. A Ross; patriotic instruc-
campment. T. W. West, ]. H. Brooks,
Fred Fowler, T. ]. Stewart. John Chase,
P. T. Lee and ]. H. B. Smallwood Alter
mates to the encampment, Silas Chapman,
Thomas Clark, William H. Liverpool,
George w. Washington. David Tennyson,
Solomon Brooks and Peter MCGEE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
"The Suuaw Man. Z"

The Christmas week attraction at the
New National will be 1.-The Squaw Man, !"
with William Faversham again appearing
as Jim Carston. the western cowboy. The
cast selected to support Mr.. Faversham
includes Margaret Bourne, as Diana; vir-
ginia Kline. as Naturitch: Charles Hill
Males, as Cash Hawkins; George w.
Deyo. as Big Bill. and forty others.
Little Leoni Flugarth, the child actress
who attracted attention by her work in
RIP Van Winkle,' will appear as Little
Hal, the Indian boy. A special matinee
will be given Christmas day. The regular
matinee will be observed Saturday as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
COMPOSITION of Population.

THE Effect of immigration on the Eth
les or Race Composition of Our Popula-
ton was the subject Of an address by
Mai. James Clark Of the bureau of i'm
migration, delivered at a meeting of the
Anthropological Society last evening in
the assembly hall of-the Cosmos Club.
He emphasized the fact that Immigration
is not, detrimental to the progress of this
country, and referred to the history of
Europe. which. he said proves conclusive
ly that mixed races are the strongest.
Mai Clark declared that "a composite
race is forming on this continent, and
the American of today. an improved type
of an Englishman. using the same lam
guage and to a great extent the same
traits, is nowhere mistaken for an Eng
lishman.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Servant Girl Sent to Jail

Mary Garland, colored. formerly en-
ployed as a domestic by Mrs. Louise Cat
cheli. 2o22 18th street. was sent to jail for
three months by Judge Kimball of the
Police Court today on two charges OF
larceny. Mrs. Gatchell testified tina,
after returning TO her home from a
marketing trip yesterday afternoon she
was met at the front door by the accused
who told her a robber had visited the
house and took a quantity of jewelry
and money. Mrs. Gatchell communicated
with the police and Policemen Rout and
Waldron of the eighth precinct responded
The girl was subjected to cross-exami-
nation. She finally confessed the rob-
Der story to be an invention and turned
over two rings vslued at 800.