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Evening star., 1907-10-22
Belasco.

Fascinating Flora" musical enter
tainment with Adele Ritchie in the title
role, filed the Belasco Theater. Gustave
Kerker wrote most Of the music, which
has the popular swing and dash. The
book is by r. II. Burnside and Joseph w.
Herbert. 1t took nearly half an hour for
affairs on the stage to get moving at the
rapid gait expected of musical come
dies but when the desired speed was
achieved it's accelerated velocity gave the
spectators no cause to complain of the
preparatory proceedings. The headquar-
ters of music teacher in Paris is the
scene of the first act, where the compli-
cations necessary to q plot are tangled
For the two scenes of the second act a
New York brokers' office and the porch of
the Manhattan Beach Hotel serve as a
background, the latter setting giving the
feminine ~ per cent Of the COM
pany chance to appear in bathing suits
Fun was plenty in both action and lines
by Miss Ritchie. George A. Schiller and
Sam Edwards, In which the end of every
stanZa was supplemented with a thumb
nail farce, was encored so often that
the performers repertory was exhausted.
Thirty girls, eight of the show" type and
the rest In the pony ballet class, support
ed the principals with an admirab BILE
chorus, Dutch song by Frank Rush
worth giving an especially good oppor-
tuntty for picturesque costume.
Probably Miss Ritchie made the great
success of the evening, but If it was not
she it was Ada Lewis as Winnie Wiggles,
an aspirant for operatic honors, who
sings duets with CaruSO-by phonogra ph
Miss Lewis Bowery girl makeup was re-
called by her eccentric costume last
night, and she no sooner made her first
entrance than the whisper ran audibly
over the house, "A da Lewis Ada Lewis -
and her welcome should satisfy her that
she is far from being forgotten. Helen
Royton. as Fifi, with a French accent
and French graces, not to speak of
French gowns, shared the honors of the
evening with Miss Ritchie and Miss Lewis,
completing a trio of attractive and clev-
er women such as are not often seen
together in an entertainment of the ma
ture of Fascinating Flora"
Tonight the company will interpolate a
topical song written by Private John
Dalzell of Anacostia, when Teddy Comes
Marching Home
Evening star., 1907-10-22
THE THEAT E R i.
Columbia.

Play-goers have long followed the work
Of Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon,
who. like double stars. impress the at
tentlon as a single point of br,lliancy in
the theatric armament They have played
together in pieces of varying merit, good,
bad and Indifferent. But their selections
have invariably shown refined taste and
appreciation Of literary quality. even
though not always a actical recogni-
tion of the popular demand of the hour.
Their latest play Bridge" was pre-
sented last night at the Columbia Thea
ter. The story involves social types in
complications Of a more or less melo-
dramatic character. Handsome gowns are
stunningly displayed. and the men wear
evening clothes without diff1dence. The
only broad character part in the play
is that contributed by Mrs. Sol Smith, as
an i-ascible old duchess. She infuses a
wonderful amount of vitality not only into
her own work. but into the scenes in
which she Is concerned. The old duchess
is fine. robust personality. whose ster-
ling qualities made her a favorite, despite
her Elizabethan profanity.
The play opens with what is essentially
a prologue. although programmed as a
first act The interest does not develop
rapidly and the role of the heroine,
charmingly played by Miss Shannon, re-
quires constant apology for its lack Of
substantial character. 1t is not easy to
sympathize with the young woman whose
passion TO- personal adornment gets her
to kiting her debts and compromising her
reputation, except on the theory that 1t is
the privilege of a pretty. winsome woman
to Insist on being self-willed and spoiled.
The sentiment interest of the plot is OBJ
scured by the subo -dination of the role
OF the lover who has little to do except
to register gallant and timely protest
that he loves her and will take her to
share his very limited income, in the face
of all suspicion. The villainy of the play
Is very intense. Mr.. Kelcey imperson-
ates all kinds of rogue. with Miss
society Lady Macbeth to quench any
moral scruples that may assert them
selves
The dangers of bridge whist form the
foundation of the play, and considerable
suspense is created by the introduction of
card play as a part of the action. 1t is
not until the charge Of cheating is hurled
at the ingenious young woman imper-
sonated by Miss Shannon that the story
begins to move with any sort of celerity.
The complicated system of detection re-
quires some mental application, but the
emphasis of the surrounding players, who
have constituted themselves jury, is
such that the auditor would be quite con-
tent to accept their verdict Of acquittal,
even II 1t had not been an eyewitness
of the dastardly plot to discredit her.
The production is less pretentious in
scenery than in costumes, Monte Carlo
being merely suggested in the customary
fashion by a striped awning showing
through an open window. Miss Shannons 8
display of millinery is SO beautiful as
to constitute an appeal even to the in
expert eye.
A large and distinguished audience was
present and curtain calls testified to the
hearty good will of the audience.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Dinner and Luncheon

A dinner and luncheon for the benefit
OF the National Shrine of the Sacred
Heart will be held at National Rifles
Armory, 9th and G streets northwest,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Of this
week. Thursday a dinner will be served
from to o'clock and Friday and Sat-
urday luncheon will be served from IL
to 2 o'clock
The executive committee consists of
Rev. Joseph F. MCGEE. Rev. ]. F. Eek
enrode, Mrs. w. Hibbs, Miss Carroll and
Mrs. S. Solomon.
The ladies who will have charge of the
tables are: Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
Cullinane. Mrs. Edmonston, Mrs T.
keane, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Stott, Mrs Hut
ton. Mrs. Cannon. Mrs. Daily, Mrs Boyce.
Mrs. Colley. Miss keenan,, Mrs. Kessler
Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Crowly, Mrs Salomon
and Mrs. Hibbs. The young ladies OF
the parish will assist the heads of tables
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Gayety.

The Gay Morning Glories." with two
burlesques. entitled The Wrong Widow
and The Village by the Sea- supported
by a good-looking chorus. with many
changes of pretty costumes, is the offer
Ing at the Gayety this week. Snitz Moore,
as the German. and James Cooper. the
man with the large mouth. lead both
pieces In comedy, and also appear to ad
vantage in the vaudeville The olio, which
Is better than both burlettas, Includes
Smith and Brown, up-to-date singers
and wooden-shoe dancers; James E. and
Lucia Cooper in a live line of tangle talk;
Hill. Cherry and Hill, very clever comedy
cyclists. and the AIexanderoff troupe
who gave series of native Russian
dances that are of whirlwind order A
playlet in one act, "a Self-made Man."
also contributed to the entertainment.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers FOL
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and jamestown
every evening at $50 and every morning
at o'clock.
Steamer Montauk for Old Point, James
town and Norfolk leaves 9th street wharf
every Saturday. Tuesday and Thursday
at I'm.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 am. to 3 pm. Arlington ano
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan
dria every hour and a half from a m
to pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am. and 2:3O pm
Great Falls-Cars leave Great Falls ano
Old Dominion railroad station, 36th ano
VI streets.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
To this class belongs

their popularity. To this class belongs
"A Midnight Bell" 1t deals with rustic
characters Of the type made famous by
'The Old Homestead AS Deacon Tidd,
Stanley James won the honors of the
evening. The role is full of opportunities
for wholesome comedy, all of which he
used to advantage. Kathryn Purnell as
the school marm" won much applause.
Harry Bewley in a juvenile role kept the
audience in an uproar. broken only by
occasional bits of well-handled pathos.
Many OF the cast were trusted with char
acter parts. all of which were we'll played.
Much amusement was afforded by the
clever specialties of Helen lyle, Harry
Bewley and Fred Reese
Evening star., 1907-10-22

of that town. and later he became an In
structor in English literature at the
Waterville Academy. Subsequently, Mr..
Allen moved to Boston and engaged in
literary work and at the outbreak of the
civil war he enlisted in the 18th Massa-
chusetts Infantry. He was seriously
wounded at the battle of Antietam, and
was removed to one of the hospitals in the
west. Upon recovery Mr.. Allen organ
ized a company of volunteers in Indiana.
He was made captain and fought with his
men to the end of the war.
Sketch of His Career.
Capt Allen entered the newspaper field
in the latter part of 1865 as a member of
the staff Of the Indianapolis Journal. a
paper of which he afterward became
managing editor. He then became half
owner of the Terre Haute Express, but
left that paper to take up editorial work
on the Evansville Und.) Courier, in which
capacity he remained until 1873.
Capt. Allen married Miss Sophia Cor
don of Newberg, Ind, in 1874 and short
time afterward came to Washington.
Since that time until the close of his life
he had been prominent among the CORE
spondents and newspaper writer's of this
city
His first work in Washington was that
of a correspondent representing several
Indiana and central states papers. For
several years he was the managing editor
of the old National Republican. He was
also the editor-in-chief and one of the
organizers of Public Opinion. which was
afterward moved to New York.
Capt Allen had been connected with
the editorial department of the Washing
ton Fost at irregular intervals since its
establishment and for the last fifteen
years had given continuous service in
that capacity.
Capt Aliens son, Charles G. Allen. vice
president of the District and Washington
Title Insurance companies. survives him.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD
FUNERAL OF CAPT. CHARLES
H. ALLEN TOMORROW.

ARRANGEMENTS have been made to hold
tomorrow afternoon the funeral of Capt.
Charles H. Allen. Union veteran and late
editorial writer on the Washington Post.
who died early yesterday morning at the
home of his son. Charles G. Allen. Flor
ence court. The services will be at Mount
ST. Adams Church. in Cathedral close, at
, o'clock. and will be conducted by the
rector. Rev. DR.. G. c. T. Gratenahl. Inter
mant will be Congressional cemetery.
The palbearers will be Henry c. Johnson.
Thomas l.. Watson. DR.. John F. Collins,
Harry H. Allen. Thomas L. jenkins and
Ira E. Bennett.
Charles Henry Allen was born n Water
vile, Me-, January 5, 1892 He received
his early education in the Friends school
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Freight Trains in Collision.

Isaac Hall, engineer, was painfully in
jured and several hogs were killed in a
rear-end collision between two freight
cars In the Anacostia yard of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad about 2:30 o'clock
this morning.
One freight train, drawn by engine 5O33,
was moving slowly into the yard when
another, drawn by engine 5052, in. charge
of Engineer Isaac Hall and Conductor
Martin Gillisan, ran into the rear of the
first train. One car, filled with hogs, was
partially demolished, and the engine of
the second train was considerably dam
aged.
1t Is believed that the fog was respon-
sible for the accident.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Furnish Your Home Right.

Sale ,of fine new furniture by auction
Wednesday morning, commencing prompt
lv 1890 Seats provided. The furniture
we are selling here by auction is all new
and perfect, direct from the manufac-
turer and so guaranteed, every piece
being standard of it's class. Nothing OF
an imperfect nature will be handled by
us. The STYLES are the latest and the
construction and finish the best; besides
you will find many pieces here in solid
mahogany and other fine cabinet woods
that are not obtainable elsewhere in this
city. If In need of any home furnishings
you will find your money purchases more
and better goods here than anywhere
else Every article must be as repre-
sented or money cheerfully refunded.
Visitors always welcome. Come In and
look around. Special sale new rugs Fri
day. Wilson & Mayors. 1927 and 1229
G street
Evening star., 1907-10-22
New Academy.

Causing many a thrill and heart-jump,
Mr. Ray Raymond and company dis
closed the narrowing and reath-catching
episodes incidental to the career of The
Candy Kid" Mr.. Raymond in the title
role excites memories of the invincible
George Cohan. After numerous efforts to
dispatch her by shooting, stabbing, poison
ing. burning. etc. the heroine proved her
self invulnerable. On this extraordinary
and desirable quality the general action
OF the piece is founded. The malefactors
are omnipresent as BELTS this type of
melodrama. The adventures OF Alice
Bolton was a very creditable performance
The many musical Interruptions gave life
to the play. The soldier quartet received
hearty applause.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
New Lyceum.

TIE Fay Foster company. headed by
the eccentric German impersonator, Harry
L. Cooper. is the attraction at the New
Lyceum this week. The bill is composed
of two burlesques, Dress Parade" and
THE Yankee Admiral" The olio, the re-
deeming feature of the show. consists of
Lena Lacouver, who sings several good
songs; the Hilton brothers. comical aero
batic cyclists, whose performances are
nothing less than marvelous Warren and
Brockway, in musical nonsense, and Fred
Lewis and Martha Chapin In a comedy
turn.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

BIS pm.
Columbia-Herbert Ke,cey and Eff
Shannon in Bridge" SIS pm.
Fascinating Flora" S:l5 IN
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
Majestic-Kathryn Purnell in "A Mid
night Bell" Sis pm.
New Academy-"The Candy Kid, 81
pm.
Gayety-"The Gay Morning Glories,
SIS pm.
New Lyceum-The Fay Foster Company
S:15 pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating morn
Ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
COURT ISSUES RULE.
Arthur McCord to Show Cause Why
he Should Not Support Wife.

Chief Justice Clabaugh has cited Arthur
W. McCord. Treasury Department clerk,
to show cause why he should not support
his wife. Mrs. Blanche B. McCord. The
rule is based on the petition of Mrs Nc
Cord. who charges her husband with
cruelty. and declares he recently left home
announcing his determination not to re-
turn. They were married about fifteen
years ago and have one child, a girl of
thirteen years.
Attorney w. E. Ambrose represents the
wife.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Concert at White House.

A concert was given at the White House
this afternoon by the General STAFF Band
of the Mexican army at the invitation OF
Mrs. Roosevelt. Members of the cabinet
and the Mexican embassy, with a few
personal friends of Mrs. Roosevelt, at
tended.
The band. which has spent the summer
at the jamestown exposition, has been in
Chicago for the past fortnight. and will
return 20 the exposition tomorrow for a
short stay, after which IT will proceed to
Mexico by way of San Antonio, Tex
where IL will appear at the great state
fair there
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Death of Paul E. oberndorf.

The death in Centralia, Kan, the 18th
instant, of Paul E. Oberndorf, formerly
of this city. was a great shock to his
many friends here Mr.. Oberndorf pre-
pared for college at the Friends School,
graduating with honors in 1862. He
was member of the class of 1906 at
Princeton. taking the degree of civil
engineer. He had embarked in his
chosen profession and was attaining
success.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Thomas W. r. c. Commended.

At the recent regular meeting OF the
George II. Thomas w. r. c., Mamie G.
Davis, department inspector, was pres
ent, officially. and highly complimented
the president, Mrs. Morgan. for her pro-
ficient work, and also spoke very highly
of the work of the corps in general.
The department president. Mrs Ball,
and the members of her official staff were
also present, and each one spoke encour-
aging words to the president and mem
bers of the corps.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

While crossing the street car tracks at
Brightwood and Florida avenues yester-
day afternoon Jennie Timbers, colored,
of Pyles court was struck by car. She
was removed to Freedmens Hospital,
where her injuries were declared to be
slight.
Mary Brown, colored. was brought here
last night from Lynchburg. Va. and
taken to the Emergency Hospital to be
treated for fractured jaw.
Whiie waiting for a train at the Penn
sylvania station last night. Robert Rush,
colored of 7O3 South 10Th street. Philadel-
phia, was taken i'll. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital.
Frank Crowley of 1922 18th street,
while at work at the gas plant in George
town about 3 o'clock this morning, fell
from a ladder and painfully bruised his
left leg. He was removed to the George
town University Hospital
AS result he said, Of an attack on him
while he was walking along Pennsylvania
avenue near 18th street last night, NJ. W.
Chapman, colored, of 1920 n street,
sought treatment for a painful scalp
wound at the Emergency Hospital The
hurt is not serious. Chapman stated that
he did not know his assailant.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

A defective fiue is held responsible for
a blaze last night in the home of Carrie
Truefody. Kendall street, Ivy City. The
damage was slight.
Ffremen Of No. engine company were
called to the home of Charles N Nernsie
at 140S s street. yesterday afternoon to
extinguish fire. The loss was small.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Forfeit SS Each.

Walter Harden and Ralph H. Peck
each forfeited 50 yesterday for shoot
ing ducks along the Potomac river Sat-
urday. Policeman Birkigt of the sew
enth precinct. II is alleged. caught the
two men in the act and took til IN into
custody.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Unconscious and exposed to the cold.
John Lash, thirty-eight years old, of TO9
18th street northeast, was found on a
vacant lot at 5th and l streets northeast
last night. He was removed to the
Casualty Hospital The surgeons revived
him and it is believed he will recover.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
The Belknap Sale Tomorrow.

The Belknap sale of fine mahogany fur
niture. oriental rugs. rare books, English
colored prints, paintings, fine china, etc.
opens at Sloans, 14O7 G St. tomorrow at
IL am. and pm. Rooms comfortably
heated and seats provided.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Y. N. c. A. Bible Study Night.

Announcement is made that this is Bible
study night at the Young Mems Christian
Association. Twelve classes are to meet
at hours from 4 until O'Clock The
Twentieth Century Club, which will b.
led at SIS O'Clock by DIR. c. W. A. Veditz
The topic for discussion will be Are the
Ten Commandments Binding on Men To
dayT
Evening star., 1907-10-22

John Burgess, colored. Of Burville. D. c..
was struck by car near Chesapeake
Junction last night, while he was walking
near his home. He was taken aboard the
car and hurried to 18th and II streets
northeast. whence he was taken by am
bulance to the Casualty Hospital His
condition Is not regarded as serious.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Frederick Fair.
Baltimore and Ohio p

Baltimore and Ohio RR.
$3.50 round trip from Washington, Oc-
tober 81 to %. returning October 26. On
Thursday, October "a, special train leaves
Washington 3 am. Tickets sold 81 20
round trip, returning same day.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Automobile and Wagon in Collision

nUIOKIVU12C aK1S1 " USU UU III VV1I1olO11
An automobile operated by DIR. A. W.
Boswell of 92S Maryland avenue northeast
came to a sudden halt on the Bladens-
burg road about $50 o'clock last even
ing, when a brick wagon driven by Ben
jamin F. O'Neal of Bladensburg got in its
way. Some of the front part Of the ma
chine was demolished, the damage being
estimated at about 500. One Of the mules
attached to the brick wagon was knocked
down and SO badly injured that it had
to be shot
Evening star., 1907-10-22
The Health of the Family

depends much on the quality of the table
supplies. Jno. G. Meinbergs Bread is
pure. satisfying. nou-ishng. You should
order it. At grocers'. Bakery, 716 nth Sc.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Surgeons at the Casualty Hospital last
night dressed cut on the head of James
A Randolph, colored, of 1717 Seaton
street. He had been attacked while in
Essex court. but refused to give the
police the name of his assailant.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
If You Want a Superior Beer

order a case of "Old Glory" Analysis
has proved this dark beers purity and
high tonic value. Exceptionally delicious
in flavor. Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

A car of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company while on b street near
9Th street yesterday collided with a cab
of the Pennsylvania railroad. The horse
attached to the vehicle was cut and the
cab was damaged.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Your Money viii Work for You

constantly if deposited in the banking de-
partment of Union Trust Co, 1414 F st
Interest paid on all accounts. Deposits
subject to check 1T any desired time
Advt.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Furniture and all kinds of things are
advertised for sale in the Sale Miscel-
lareous" columns of The Star. One cent a
word, three times.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Anything to Sell

by public auction? Include 1t in Saturdays s
sale at Weschle-'s. 92O Pa. ave. NV.
Good results. Prompt returns. Phone
M. 1882. oc21-4t
Evening star., 1907-10-22
CITY ITEMS.

Germs Can't Reach Heurich's Beers
at any stage Of their making They're
cooled in filtered air, aged in glass-lined
watts. bottled through Theoretically sealed
pipes. doz Maerzen or Senate, SITS. =
dog. Lager, $l.50; bot. rebate, JOc. Phone.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Flooring (Very Good), $500 Per
100 IT. Frank Libbey & Co... 9Th & N.Y.ave.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
After the Theater, Bobinger's,

512 18th, is the place for supper. All sea-
sonable delicacies at moderate prices.
Well appointed-best service. Phone 57S9
Evening star., 1907-10-22
GEORGETOWN Star Branch.

Pride's Drug Store, 2sth and sts
NV. receives Want Ads for The Star
At ] cent a word.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Any young man or woman who wants
work can get it through The Star. One
cent a word.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Look Out! Prices of Lumber Much
lower. Frank Libbey Co. 9Th st. & NY ave.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Money TO lend at T. 5 and 60e on real es-
tate. Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave
ADV
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Majestic.

Plays come and go, but there are some
which grow up with US and never lose
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Old Carpets Woven Into Reversible

rugs Drop postal. Lke-Nu, 1243> c Sc.
oc22-2ta
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Plants to Beautify the Home.
Healthy palms. ferns. etc. Shaffer, 14th & l
-Advt.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc Up.
In real Veox. WHITSON'S, 712 9th st. NV
ap14-tf
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Great Bear Spring Water, 4 GAL, Soc.
Office, 7Oi 11th st. Phone Main 962
Evening star., 1907-10-22

No. Cypress Shingles, $3.50 Per
1000 Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & NY. ave
Evening star., 1907-10-22

G. A. Muddiman & Co.
Handsome Electric snd Gas Drop Lights.
Art Glass Dome Chandeliers.
1904 G st. lamps. GIG 18th st.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Lumber Orders of Every Size

are welcome here-small or large. Right
prices always. Eisinger Bros, 2109 7th n. w
oc21-d, ,eSu,3
Evening star., 1907-10-22
The Maximum of ECONOMY in Coal

Is secured only by burning the selected
product of mines Of standard quality. Ex-
elusive contracts enable US to handle such
coal. j. Maury Dove Company-Advt
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Dressed Siding (Clear), $500 Per
100 fl. Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & N.Y.ave
Evening star., 1907-10-22

5-Burner Dangler's Special Gas
Range only S17.50 A. Eberly's Sons, rs 7th.
Evening star., 1907-10-22
The Most Distinctive Tailoring

is done by Owen. Thorough. artistic AM
satisfactory. Finest fabrics. 423 11th
-Adyt
Evening star., 1907-10-22
Palms at 25& Discount.

Blackistone's annual sale. 14th and H.
-Adyt.
Evening star., 1907-10-22

Impressions Count in Printing.
Good, clean, high-grade work wins favor
at once. Consult Byron S. Adams, 512 11th
-Adyt.