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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk ana all points south
every day in the year at GO m.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvauia avenue from Mount Vernon hour
iy, IL am. to pm. Arlington and Alex
andria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqucduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandria
hourly from $40 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Greek bridge, Geological PARK
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures
cars from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Steamer Charles Manchester to Mount
Vernon leaves 9Th street wharf at 10 a. m
and ~ pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Chase's,

Emma Carus, with her songs and dances,
scored a hit at Chases last evening. Her
songs had a dainty swing that seemed to
go straight to the hearts of those in the
audience Paul Spadoni, in exhibitions of
remarkable strength and juggling. was
seen to advantage. The way he juggled
forty-five-pound cannonballs and lifted 200
pound torpedoes was enough to make the
nerves Jingle. BERTHE Heron. as min
strel girl, was >unique: Pat Rooney and
Marion Bent are seen in a foolish skit,
THE Busy Bellboy," and Ten Brooke.
Lambert & Co., gave a musical sketch;
Collins ad Hart. in burlesque-of aero
batic feats, and Nettie Carroll, a high wire
artist, made up the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Dance of Ladies' Auxiliary.

The Ladies Auxiliary, No IS, knights
OF 81. John. gave its third annual dance last
evening at Pythian Hall, 9th street near
Massachusetts avenue. which was attended
by about 100 couples. The hall was decorat-
ed with crepe paper and American flags
Prof Fersinger's Orchestra furnished tho
music for the dancers Refreshments were
served.
The auxiliary committee consisted of Mrs
;. Ryan. chairman; Mrs. A. Rice Miss A
Gieeson, Miss Mary Mccartney, Mrs M
refers. Mrs. r. King and Mrs Essex.
Aessrs. T. Brosnahan Nicholas Rosewar
J. Barron, Clarence Sis, Mr. Peters and I
Baden served as the floor committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
DEGREES Of Absolute n;1or..

Edith N. Johnson has been granted an
absolute divorce from Albanus s. T. John
son. Mrs. Johnson is awarded the CUSTODY
Of her two children and alimony The de-
cree was signed by Justice Gould
Alfred H. Ritter has been granted by
Justice Gould an absolute divorce from
Margaret NJ. Ritter on the ground of inf
deity. He Is to have custody of his chill
dren, but must pay the costs of the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Columbia.

Crowded with tuneful melodies and mark
ed by activity from the moment OF the
initial rise to that of the final descent or
the curtain, George NJ Cohans musical
play, Little Johnny JONES'" was presented
at the Columbia Theater last evening, the
opening of it's third visit to this city. From
the size of the audience and the almost
continuous applause it might readily have
been assumed, and eXcusably So that the
offering had never before been produced
here. Its apparently never-ending popu-
larity gives rise to the belief that thus far
Little Johnny Jones' Is the most popular
of the Conan theatrical efforts and, in the
words of the author. that gong some
Perhaps the real feature of the production
Is the work of the chorus. Exceptionally
well drilled and thoroughly seasoned those
members of the organization other than the
principals clearly entitled to special
commentator. The company is the origl-
nal one, with the exception of George M.
Conan and his father and mother. Tom
Lewis the former minstrel adds to his
success as The Unknown, and Sam j.
Ryan, William E. Meehan. c. j. Harring-
ton, Adele Rafter and the others OF the
cast keep up their good work. Bobby Bar
ry of Foxy Grandpa fame has George Co.
hans original part of Johnny Jones' the
American jockey. He has followed closely
in the footsteps of his predecessor, and
wisely even to the expression of the voice
Mr. Barry dances with ability and agility
Stella Tracey is the Goldie Gates of the
show, the part created by Ethel Levey.
Lottie Medley has succeeded Helen Conan
as Mrs. Kenworth, the reformer. and Jack
Rafael appears as Anthony Ansley, the
lottery king, formerly looked after by Jer-
ry j. Conan Scenic effects have not been
neglected. The first scene is Of the Hotel
Cecil, London. The second shows the dock
of an American liner. A transformation
occurs and the steamer is seen in the dis
lance, at night, brilliantly lighted and dis
charging rockets. The concluding scene is
of Chinatown San Francisco, during eel
ebration in honor of visitor from the
orient Numerous electrical effects are en-
ployed to good advantage. All the old song
hits were received last evening with en-
thusiasm and encored time and again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Tug for Revenue Gutter Service.

The bids for the construction of an ocean
going tug for revenue cutter service In
Neah bay, state of Washington, were OPEN
ed In the Office of the chief of the revenue
cutter service in the Treasury Department
last week Several bids for the ship were
received. but the Pusey q Jones Company
OF Wilmington. Del, were the lowest bid
oers. their figures being $lS9 057 They
agree to have the vessel completed and
July of the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Marines for Jamestown.

Preparations are under way to send sew
eral hundred marines to the jamestown
exposition. These men will be thoroughly
drilled and seasoned and of good physique
Quite friendly rivalry exists between the
respective protective arms of the govern
ment as TO which will obtain the most IA
vorable comment at the fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Musicale of Acacia Lodge.

The ladies' committee of Acacia Lodge.
No. Is. +. A. \. NJ, gave a musicale last
evening at Confederate Veterans Hall. 141O
II street. which was largely attended. The
Apollo Quartet sang The Shores of Sigh
ing" Others who took part in the enter
tainment We're: W. ID. Mcfarland r. r.
Rodrick. Mrs. Blanche Muir DaIgleish, Ed
ward Il, Embrey. Miss Rubie Stanford
Mrs. A. {. Holland, Mrs. ID. Olin Leech,
Miss Irene Dietrich, Charles Butterworth
Mrs, Roland r. Rodrick and Miss Sallie
Mason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
New Lyceum.

William B. Watsons Burlesquers enjoyed
two large and appreciative audiences yes
terday There are two sketches entitled
respectively, THE Mormons" and "Th'
Bashful Venus separating which are sew
eral vaudeville acts, the feature of which
is a highly appreciated japanese slack
wire act. The musical numbers. though
not new, are timely and well rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

John Parker. colored. thirty-five years of
age of 923 18th street, was given treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital about IL
o'clock last night for a severe cut over his
eye. He told the police that in a domestic
dispute his wife threw a bottle at him,
causing the injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Personal Injuries ALLEGED.

Charles D. Burke, by Attorney H. Win
ship Wheatley, has filed suit against the
Capitol Traction Company, to recover 81, 600
damages for alleged personal injuries,
Burke alleges that September IA last while
attempting to alight from car the car
started, throwing him to the ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Lecture by Justice Stafford.

Arrangements have been made by As
soclate Justice Wendell p. Stafford of the
Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia
to address the Brotherhood of the Eckfng-
ton Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Marine Band Tour a Success.

Advices received at the marine barracks,
on sth street southeast. say that Prof. San
telmann and his band of skilled musi-
clans are meeting with the greatest sue
cess in their tour through the New Eng
land states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Wilson & Mayors Wednesday Sale

by auction commences II m. Beautiful
mahogany and oak dining room and other
fine new furniture direct from standard
manufacturers; no inferior or defective
goods; everything guaranteed new and per-
feet. Rooms comfortable and seats pro-
vided. 1927 and 1923 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

While selling papers on 18th street near
Kenyon street last night James Har-
mada, nine years of age. Of 1919 Newton
street, was struck and knocked down by q
car of the Capital Traotion Company. The
youngster was quickly his feet again,
apparently none the worse for the expert
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-"The Lion and the Mouse.
SIS pm.
Belasco-"On Parole" SIS pm.
Columbia-"Little Johnny Jones'" Sis
pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. sis pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in Woman
Against Woman" S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"W atson's Buresquers.
S:1J pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
No Better Bread to Be Had.

When you order Holmes genuine home
made Milk Bread you can depend on
getting the best and most delicious bread
you have ever tasted. Made in a clean,
modernly equipped home bakery and deliv-
cred fresh from oven to table, &c. Delicious
homemade Pies, 2Oc Holmes Bakery, 1st
and SITS. Phones E. 144O and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

ney were excellent The er<members
OF the cast were entirely Satisfactory and
the staging of the production most effective,
particularly in the third act when the pic
ture of the Pinckney place, and the View
of the hills of Virginia from the oId-fash-
Toned garden. was more than ordinarily
beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Nauticoke. Mothers Pride and

Other finest brands of Tomatoes. Sc can;
96c doz. Monocacy Sugar Corn, &c can, coo
doz; no limit to quantity. Pyles' New
Method Stores, 412 4th Sc; 914 18th Sc;
6 Harrison, Ana; II 7th me-; Sd and Md.
ave. me-; 4th and H ne; PA H NV; 143S
NV 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Georgetown Star Branch.

Pride's drug store. 2sth and P SITS, NV,
receives Want Ads for The Star at l cent
\ word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Give Flue Responsible.

Defective Flue Responsible.
defective fiue was said to have been
responsible for fire discovered about
o'clock last evening In the home Of II. ].
Kempler, at 400 9Th street southeast. The
damage was estimated at about 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

While skating near the corner OF sth and
F streets last evening, Walter Mcfarland,
nineteen years of age, of GIG A street SOUTH
east, fell and cut his head. The injury was
dressed at the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Martha Jones. colored, thirty-four years
of age. residing at 94T Hughes court. was
taken i'll last night about II: 40 o'clock
while sitting in chair at her home. She
was removed TO the Emergency Hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
w. Baldwin Johnson's Coal. s12 9th St

A special price of A.75 a ton for mixture
of stove, chestnut and pea Very best
grade, and good for all purposes Ask for
yard pea coal-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Absolute Purity Gives "Braddock''

Md. Rye Superior Medicinal Virtues.
It's a whiskey you can always depend
upon. A good thing to keep in the house.
Dealers. Jas. Clark Distilling Co., D. p.
Mccarthy mgr, go Pa. ave. Phone 1895.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
The Finest of Flowers.
ON CLASS OF TWENTY.

The flowers grown by GUIDE are the best
to be had. Specimen Blooms. 1914 F-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
ANYTHING to Sell.

Consult Adam A. Weschler, Auctioneer,
900 Pa. ave. NV. Sale furniture, ETC., Sat-
urday, 10 am. Horses and vehicles, II
noon. ap3,4,S.9,1O,11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
CITY ITEMS.
Everv Element That's Necessary

for the makeup Of a perfect wheat food is
embodied in Jno. G. Meinbergs Bread. Uni
formly wholesome and nutritious. At gro
GERS Bakery, 716 18th Sc. Phone E. 1921.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Save Money on Your Fuel,

We will deliver during April for cash best
White Ash Stove. Egg and Chestnut Coal
for $500 per 2 240 lbs. National Fuel &
Supply Co. Main Office, 1918 4th st. NV.
Telephone North 57S. ap2-tu, tn. sa-12t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Beer That is Carefully Brewed

and well aged is sure to be beneficial tC
health. Pure "Old Glory" is unexcelled "a
a tonic and table beverage. For case write
or phone w 436. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Great Bear Spring Water, Gal, SOC.
Office T04 18th St Phone Main 962
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Money TO lend at 4, 5 and So on real es-
tate. Frank II. Rawlings Co, 1905 Pa ave,
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

The Arrangement of Bridal Bouquets
is a specially of Shaffer, florist. 14th & L
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

C. & S. Velvet Kind a Favorite.
It's rich, delicious Ice Cream Druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Private Stock Whisky, Use. Quart.
Donnelly's 14th and I SITS. Phone NJ. 1898.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

All Amateur Pictures Printed, &c Up.
In real velox. WILSON'S. 712 9th st. NV.
jy12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Berens' Rye Bread Brings the Glow
of health to the cheeks of growing children
makes them sturdy, strong. AS satisfying
and delicious as it's nourishing. genuine
German rye, not an ordinary bread. Your
grocer se}4e Berens' Rye Bread. Try 1t. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Do you need Office Help? Then call Main
a-rO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Spot Cash for Your Furniture,

Household goods Why pay commissions and
drayage? Baum's Furniture Shop, 18th & u.
fe5-tu. tn. sa,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Buy the New Dangler Gasoline
Stove. A. Eberly's Sons, us eth NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges.

Best bakers. best for homes, guaranteed.
SIC 18th ST. &. \. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Hot Water Quickly

NOT water quickly.
See the Ruud Water Heater by gas
616 18TH ST. G. A. Huddiman & Co. 1874 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09

Art needlework Ladies' Exchange, sO7Vt.av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Overwhelming is Superior

IN every detail of workmanship and finish
Exclusive imported fabrics. 423 Ilth-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Do You Want HoardersP

Then let small ad in The Star under
Rooms and Board find them for you. TINS
cost Is very small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-09
Have Us Supply the Lumber

for your spring house-repairing. Prices low
apS-d, eSu.3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
Monmouth Grange.

~ the al day meeting Of the Grange
Wednesday the following officers were
elected: Master, w. 5. Emery; over
seer, ii. ;. Bates; lecturer, Lila Mars
ton; steward, +. G.. Slower; chanlain
Mrs. r. G. Slower; assistant steward.
VIII Libby: treasurer, DR.. T.. C. Mars
ton, secretary, Ethel Robinson; gate
Keeper. Milton White; Ceres. Mrs.
Emery; Pomona. Annie Bates; Flora.
Eta Gordon; lady assistant steward.
Garry Libby
kennebec Pomona meets with Mon
mouth Grange next Wednesday. At the
all day meeting the following commit
tee on entertainment was chosen. 7 y
Packard, Henry Bates, George Pottle
1t was voted TO have printed rro-
grams for the ensuing year. A COM
mittee on programs was chosen as fol-
lows: j. B. Packard. r. G.. Clough. F.
{. Hayford. Mrs. Isenner, Mrs. Rich
ardson. Mrs. Sprague.
A solo was given by Mrs. Nav Mer-
rill, reading by Miss Nella Goodwin
and Miss Florence Packard. Maste,
W. S. Emery and wife were elected
delegates to the State Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
MAINE NEWS BRIEFS
MAINE INDUSTRIES.

The new factory building of the
Brunswick Knitting Mills of Gushing
street, is now completed and all of the
machines are in operation. The Old
building, which is connected, is used
as a dye house and also for storage
purposes.
The apple canning factory of Thorn
dixie & HiX at Camden has closed for
the season. The company would have
run longer but could get no lnorc APP
piles. Tho season has been Il good one
for tho first one. and next year consid-
| crably more business Will be done.
TIC Partridge Lumber Company nj
Norway Lake viii locate their saw min
ncur the place, on the Harrison road
where the Scrbner brothers mill was
! operated some seasons ago. The firm
have cnnln, ncci operations upon thu
| foundation ard have some timber in
place.
The oxford Paper CGmpany'i big mill
at Eurnford Falls which now has TN
eQuipmo mt Of six machines, will :'onn be
enlarged To eight machines capacity, rs
the III II. Cummings Construction Com
pany has commenced work on the
foundation for 4 new machine room at
the mill which is designed 10 accom-
MEDIATE two new paper machines.
The workmen at the New England
yard liz Bath have completed The plank
ing on the new schooner, Bertha t..
Downs. which Hon. T.. w. H:dc Is
building for the Benedict Manson CO.
of New Haven, and the vessel V i'll prob
ably he ready for launching about he
goth Of reXt month. The vessel will be
complete and ready for sea when she is
launched. The other four-mastcd
schooner which Mr.. Hyde is building
for the sam" company is about one
uuGrtcr in the frame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
STEAMERS DELAYED
BY the Storm Which Renews Its Fury
Around Cape Cod.

Highland, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE storm
which began here late Tuesday night
and which moderated for 10 or IL hours
yesterday. set in again early today and
AT dawn q 6O-mile gale from the north
east was raging over Cape Cod. At
noon today the wind had been blowing
more than 40 miles an hour with more
Oh less violence from the northeast and
terrific surf was pounding the entire
back side Of the cape from Monomoy
to Race Point.
The steamer Juniata. Baltimore for
Boston, was off here at noon. making
slow progress against the gale, while
farther up the cape the OnOndaga,
from Charleston for Boston, was also
proceeding slowly.
The steamer Horatio Hail. bound to
Portland from New York, which was
forced to put back last night after en-
countering very heavy seas on the
shoals, was still at anchor off Bass riy-
err this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
AN OLD LETTER.
Sea Captain Receives a
Much Travelled Missive.
Had Followed Him Around the
World and Back Again.
Child. Of Whose Birth II Tells, Now
aFaiher Himself.

New York, Dec. "a letter posted at
Garlnetad. Norway. thirty-two years
ago to Capt. Thomas Nielsen. of the
bark Harmonic, has just been deliver
cd to Thomas Nielsen. carpenter OF the
revenue cutter Manhattan. and the man
for whom it was intended.
Nielsen is now 6S years old. He re-
tired from the sea many years ago.
The letter was from his wife. Aiviner.
and his brother John, and was written
especially to tell him about an accident
to another brother. Nicholas. whO had
returned from q sea trip with Z broke n
leg The three brothers are HOW en-
uloyed on the Manhattan, and Thomas
wife. now an elderly woman, lives With
her husband in Prnoklyn.
The envelope containing the letter
was completely covered with post
marks, NOS; OF them so faded as 10
he almost undocirherable. 1t vas di-
rected originally to u town in Mexico, Ill
care III The Swedish consul. hut had
been rndirccted 50 many times that
there WAS no further space for pen.
When it was returned to GarmStad
for the sixth time last June, it had to
ter was posted January 9. 1879. and had
been opened and sealed. with Mexican
stamps. bearing the date 1876. The on
~ po"tnarlls that could be read We're
Mexican and Swedish. but the letter
had probably been in many other coun-
'ries. as Nielsen, who up 10 fifteen years
age. when he came to New York. COM
manded the bark Harmonic, and had
sailed in her to the ports of four con-
tinents, occasionally received mail from
his friends in Norway.
Six closely written pages composed
the lou%-lost missive One paragraph
tod of a baby boy born to 4 cousin.
This boy, Capt. Nielsen said, is now
mate o. IL Norwegian tramp steam
ship and has children IF his own.
Nicholas, who hal broken his leg, is
now cool. on III" Manhattan, and John
is a tleclhand on the same craft. Both
assisted Tholna; liz deciphering the fad
ed message.