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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
RECEIVES LARGE CLASS.
Knights Of Columbus in Special Ses'
sion Yesterday Afternoon.

A class of seventy candidates was re-
ceived at meeting yesterday afternoon
of the knights Of Columbus in the main
council chamber of the temple, located on
E street northwest. A big degree cere-
monial is usually given prior to Christ
mas for the benefit of the knights OF
Washington, and that held yesterday
afternoon was regarded as the most sue
cessful ever held in this jurisdiction.
State Deputy P. ]. Haltigan presided
at the opening of the degree session. He
was accompanied by Thomas ]. Dono-
van. deputy state deputy, and included in
the large assemblage were officers of the
state council, as well ss many officers
Of the five subordinate councils of this
Jurisdiction.
The work of the order was exemplified
by Daniel j. Griffin of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr. Griffin is regarded as the most COM
petent degree master of the knights of
Columbus in the eastern states, and he
was aided by eight assistants from the
same state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Fog Gives Trouble.

thick fog. one of the heaviest the
steamboat men have had to contend with
this winter. covered the Potomac In the
vicinity OF this city yesterday morning
and gave the steamboat men who had to
take their boats out in it considerable
trouble. ~The mist blanket arose from the
water just about daylight, and by the
time the sun was up was SO thick that
vessels half their length away could not
be made out and bells and whistles were
kept constantly going by the vessels as
they passed each other. The fog lasted
for about two hours. when a breeze came
up and the mist blanket was soon dis
persed. Fogs are very frequent-at this
sea son of the year. when the air is warm
er than the water. as 1t was yesterday.
While the fog was thick on the river in
the vicinity of this city. the officers of
the steamers arriving here yesterday
from down the river report that they
were not troubled by fog at oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
National Union Elections.

The election of officers Of National
Council, No 900, for the ensuing year re-
suited as follows: E. C. Ford. president
Alfred Wilkinson. vice PRESIDENT A. C.
Parker ex-president: William Gutshall.
speaker; G. P. Hoakinson. recording Sec
rotary; H. w. Scammell. financial secre-
tary; w. s. Detwiler. treasurer: w. ].
Beckmyer. chaplain; B. r. Detwiler.
usher: Pietro Livigni, sergeant alarms:
H. F. Power. doorkeeper; trustees. Will
liam Gutshall. B. r. Detwiler and Lin
wood OFT; delegates to cabinet, William
Gutshall, w. S. Detwiler; delegate to i'm
mediate relief association. E. c. Ford.
Installation of officers January 1S, 1908.
Census Council, No. 1924. has elected
officers as follows: Horace Ward, presi-
dent; j. A. Crumb, vice president: j. N.
Waddell. speaker; E. H. Mailing ex-
president: Edwin W. Kerr, ir. recording
secretary: w. ]. Barrows, financial sec
rotary; Hart Momsen, treasurer; B. L.
McNulty. chaplain: H. P. Childress,
usher: E. T. Boykin, sergeant-at-arms;
John Petar. doorkeeper; trustees. F. M.
Woodward, L. f. Harrison and NJ E.
Mckinley; installation of officers Janu-
airy 8, 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
HEAVY FREIGHT BUSINESS.
River Steamers Laden With Holiday
Goods From Down-Riyer Points.


The wharves Of the steamboat lines run
ming to the lower river are today among
the busiest places in Washington, and
hundreds Of people have called at the
freight Offices of the steamboat compa-
MES making inquiries for Christmas boxes
expected from relatives and friends in
the river counties of Maryland and vir-
ginia. The steamer Harry Randall, which
arrived here last night from the lower
river, in consequence of the heavy freight
she had aboard. was about three hours
late. 1t Is stated that she had aboard
over i've hundred packages of private
freight consigned to Washington owners
and containing Christmas remembrances.
This was in addition to a large quantity of
Christmas consignpents Of turkeys and
other fowls consigned to commission mer-
chants here.
: The steamer Anne Arundel Of the Mary
land, Delaware and Virginia railway line,
which. arrived here this morning early.
also had a heavy freight both in private
packages and commission stuff The
steamers which will arrive here this even
ing will also bring up heavy freight from
the lower river, and 1t Is estimated that
this Christmas trade will be quite heavy
and that the steamer lines will have
handled Gin the neighborhood of $500 pri-
vate packages. when Christmas night
comes After Christmas and until next
spring freight trafi1c on the Potomac will
be very light, and It is probable that
some Of the. steamers now In service will
be withdrawn.
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Matinee Girl a Great Beauty.
Art subject free with Elk Grove Coupons
A Axyt
Gaul's "Holy City"

The quartet choir of st. Paul's Lutheran
Church, assisted by a chorus of twelve.
sang the sacred cantata The Holy City"
by A. r. Gaul. last evening. The chorus
work. in the matter of shading and at
tack, was excellent. The unaccompanied
chorus. THE Filming Pot Is for Silver"
and the chorus. For Thee. Dear Coun-
try" conducted by Mr. Apple. were per-
haps the best concerted numbers.
The soloists were Mrs. Theodore
Thomas Apple, whose soprano solo,
These Are They" was sung with finish
and taste; w. Howard Butterworth,
tenor. and Roland r. Rodrick. baritone
The contralto solos were omitted because
of the absence of Miss Flora Bernheimer
The choir. Mrs w. II. Bayly. organist
was assisted by Mrs. Herman w. Smith,
Mrs Edgar G. Wright, Miss Matte Glib
son, sopranos; Mrs. George F. Lippitt
Mrs w. Howard Butterworth. Miss
Bertha NJ. Muth. contraltos: Frederick
Sillers. Carl b. Apple. tenors; Herman
W. Smith, Frederick A. Fletcher, bassos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
FAUQUIER COUNTY ITEMS.
Hundred Thousand-Dollar Residence
Being Built Near Warrenton.

One of the finest homes in old Virginia
Is in course Of construction on a COM
handing site near the view Tree one
and one-half miles from Warrenton. 1t Is
being built out of the natural mountain
rocks cemented together The residence
will contain thirty rooms and cost 500, 600.
1t will be the country seat of Mr.. o. T.
Crosby. prominent as an electric engineer.
who makes his headquarters in Washing
TIN. u. c. The estate consists Of 400 acres.
a portion Of lakewood, purchased re
Gently from Mrs A. D. Payne. One
striking popularity in regard toy this
home which greatly adds to its attrac-
tiveness is that at certain times of the
r,orn:ng,. as the sun rises and the rays
fall upon it. It appears as If the house
were. ablaze and would be consumed by
fire. In half an hour the suns course is
changed and the illusion is dispelled.
Mr.. w. w. King. aged eighty-three
years. died at his New Baltimore home. a
few miles from Warrenton. the 18th in
slant
The young ladies Of Warrenton will be-
gin the New Year with leap year ger
man, which promises to be a most enjoy
able occasion.
Mr.. w. F. Taylor of Marshall, Va, has
sold his farm in upper FauQuier county to
Mr.. r. w. P. Kincheloe.
Miss Eddie T.. Strother and Mr.. s. E.
Spicer Of Remington. lower FauQuier coun-
ty. were married the 10Th instant.
Col. Tom Smith of Warrenton will be
the orator on the occasion of the celebra-
ton of Lee end jackson day, at Staunton,
Va, January 20. 1908, under the auspices
Of the Ste rewall Jackson camp Of that
city.
Mrs Cornelius Beale of Washington, D.
c., is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. N Graham of Warrenton.
The Teachers Association of Fauquier
county will hold its next meeting in War
renton. January Is. 1905 and 1t is hoped
that all the teachers OF Fauquier county
will avail themselves of this opportunity
and attend.
The public library will be opened in
warrenton. January Is. in the old Farm
er's Hotel building. on Waterloo street,
which is being attractively fitted up for
this purpose. The library contains over
25O books, a number of popular maya
zines have been subscribed for, and sew
eral hundred dollars have been donated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
TO PROTECT SHOPPERS.
Maj. Sylvester Gives Directions to
Police Force.

Maj. Sylvester. superintendent OF police
has issued an order to the members OF
the department directing them what
should be done in order to protect holi-
day shoppers from annoyance by noisy
pedestrians. Several years ago trouble
was experiepced by a small army Of men
and boys blowing horns on the streets.
1T is proper that business houses. par
ticularly In the trade center. should be
enabled to conduct affairs without inter
ruption by persons who go out on Christ
mas eve for no other purpose than to dis
turb others who may be engaged in holi-
day shopping" the superintendent says
There have been instances where half
grown men hsve formed lines to break
into or through the crowds Of pedestrians
on the sidews ks: others who have in
suited women and children by words or
actions and manv who have gone through
stores blowing horns or placed them in
persons faces and blown them.
1T should be remembered that the
hard-worked men and women employed
opportunity than Monday or, Tuesday
night in which to make their Christmas
purchases are entitled to freedom from
annoyance and from such illegal and un-
warranted interference. and. that the
occasion may be a merry one and not a
detailed Monday and Tuesday evenings.
December % and "a. to preserve order,
prevent interference with trade and I'M
usual noises or actions in front of busi-
ness houses.
Emphatic instructions will be given
and parents and guardians are respect
fully invited to take such precautions
and use such influences as will aid in a
compliance with the law.
Proper consideration of the conditions
and requirements at this time may save
many from embarrassments and insure to
them a merry Christmas.
Merchants have made request that
their stores and trade may be protected
and efforts will be made to secure an
observance of the law.
"A strong force will be detailed for the
business section Monday and Tuesday
evenings and members of the force will
use their best Judgment to insure that
good orSCr On the sidewalks and In front
of stores as is required by law. Large
horns should be conf1scated and the bust
ness places and sidewalks kept free from
horn blowing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

Funeral Services Yesterday After
noon in Congress Heights.


William NJ Sirich . retired soldier, resi-.
dent of Congress Heights. died Friday
evening last at 8 O'clock at his home in
Brothers place. aged hfty-seven years.
His death was due to a complication of
| diseases from which he had suffered for a
number of years, but his death was new
ertheless. shock to his friends. as he had
been able to be around until a short time
| before.
The deceased was born in Norfolk Va.
but was reared in Baltimore, Md. He
entered the United States service and re-
NAMED there for a period Of thirty years.
A part OF the time he was detailed as
headquarters clerk in the commanders Of
as sergeant of Battery G, ID Artillery.
Four years of his service were spent in
CUBA, following the Spanish-Amertcan
war. He also served in Baltimore, Wash
| lngton and in southern cities
Mr.. Sirfch became q resident Of Congress
heights five years ago, since which time
he had taken an active interest in the af-
iairs or that community. He identified
himself with the local citizens association
and served as its secretary for the past
year. He was a member Of Barry CARR
son. No 30 Regular Army and Navy
Union, OF Washington. He was unmar-
REQ. and Is survived by one brother John
Md '"' VI oa''''''of G.
The funeral arrangements were in
charge OF Frank F. Butterfield. the presi-
dent OF the Congress Heights Citizens
association. Services were held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the late home OF
the deceased. Rev. H. G. Spencer the
pastor of the Congress Heights Methodist
Episcopal Church, off1ciated. The casket
CONTAINING coma nig the remains bore numerous
floral pieces. the offerings of residents of
congress Heights and the city The pail
bearers were Messrs o. A. Emmons, VIC
TOT Beyer and Louis 1. wrenn, represent
ing the congress Heights Citizens Asso-
citation. and Mr.. H. B. Burch.
Inc remains were. taken to Baltimore,
where they were inferred last evening ia
Greenmount cemetery. A party of friends
body to its last resting place.
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LISTEN TO ADDRESSES.
Members of the Y. NJ. G. A. Hold
Sunday Services.

Christ is the only perfectly spotless
man that ever lived" Rev DR.. r. H. Nc
Kim, pastor of the Church of the Epiph-
any, declared in giving Christmas
message at the mems meeting in the gym
nasium OF the Y. NJ. C. A. yesterday after
noon All others. the speaker added. had
some flaw, In some the flaw might have
been very small and might not have
shown itself until death. but 1t was there.
Christ, however, he said. was goldman
all his life, even to the hour of his death.
Every time one mentions the year.
pointed out the speaker, he consciously
or unconsciously recognizes the divinity
bf Christ from whose birth the date Is
measured.
what the Carpenter Said About Work
was the subject of an address by DR.. Mer-
rill E. Gates, formerly president OF Am,
herst College at a meeting of the coiored
Y. NJ c. A. yesterday afternoon In True
Reformers' Hall. 18th and U streets He
paid particular attention to number Of
plans to better the social condition OF
the colored people of Washington: Rob-
ert Giles and l.. r. Wilkes gave instru-
mental solos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Forfeits His Collateral.

When called in the Police Court this
morning for arraignment, Aaron Philips.
colored, charged with gambling Saturday
night. failed TO respond and his collateral
of So was declared to be forfeited Phil
Ups lives on Ridge road near the reservoir.
and, according to the police has been
running a gambling den. which is patron
lied by a number OF colored men from
Georgetown.
The police of the seventh precinct have
made several attempts to obtain evidence
against the accused man. but failed until
Saturday night last. when Sergt Giles
and Mounted Policeman Targuhan en-
tered upon an investigation. They heard
the rolling of dice. and Immediately broke
in the door. finding four men, including
the. accused, in a bunch on the floor call
ing throws and betting quarters at the
turns of the die. They We're placed under
arrest. Philips guests being held as wit
neSses.
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Christmas at Washington Asylum.

AS is the usual CUSTOM the inmates
of the Washington Asylum will be
given a big dinner on Christmas day
by Supt Zinkhan. The prisoners will
be ushered into a large dermitory and
seated at table extending the length
of the room.
Contrary to expectations. there will
be no turkey. cranberry sauce or mince
pie Fresh pork. sweet potatoes and
celery. however. will be much In evil
dence, and when the meal is concluded
each inmate will be given large share
of bread pudding with raislns, cur
rants and jelly.
There will be no special dinner at the
United States Jail. Warden Harris feels
that the prisoners are fed sufficiently
well. and he does not approve of incur
ring a large expense for an extra feast
on Christmas. Prisoners at the various
police station houses will. of course be
shown no special consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD.
Remains Of John T. Wagner Inter
red in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The funeral of John Thomas Wagner,
for fifty years a resident Of this city,
who died last Friday at 1411 E street.
took place at 10 o'clock this morning from
his late residence. After services at the
house the remains were taken to st. Mat
thew's Church. where requiem mass was
said The interment was in Mount Olivet
cemetery.
Mr.. Wagner was born in Baltimore fifty
seven years ago. and when seven years Of
age came to this city with his parents.
His father owned a large tract of land.
almost a farm, in the locality where New
Hampshire avenue and Goth street inter-
sect. His early manhood was spent as a
contractor and builder, but for many
years he was employed In local theaters.
About twelve or fifteen years ago Mr..
Wagner was one of those who formed the
Theatrical Mechanics Association, and
was actively identified with that organiza-
ton until four years ago. His wife. three
daughters, Mrs. A. w. Eubank, Mrs. I. j.
Smith and Mrs w. r. Little. and one
son, Michael E. Wagner, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Plans for Christmas Festivity.

Arrangements have been made by the
Columbia Turn Verein to celebrate Christ
mas with an entertainment. the feature
of which will be the presentation to
Turner Sauer of a diploma in recogni-
ton of his fifty years of membership
in the Turnerschaft.
At a meeting of the society yesterday
officers were elected as follows: A. Bueh-
Ter, first speaker; S. Sharban. second
speaker: F. E. Mann. corresponding Sec
rotary; NJ. B. Bernstein, recording sec
rotary: A. r. Meissner. financial score
tary: NJ. E. Kahler. treasurer; William
Nordhoff, librarian: Carl A. Duehring, in
structor: Robert H. Steiner, first as
sistant instructor: Curt HALTER. property
guard: Paul Arndt and j. Penkert. stand
ard bearers; August Duehring, jr.. super
intendent of hall. and Joseph A. Kaschka.
E. Waldecker' and G. Fink, delegates to
the United German Societies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Free Dinners to the Poor.

Christmas day the st. Vincedent de Pau
Society of Washington will observe its
longtime practice of distributing dinners
to the poor. In the District of Columbia
there are upward. of twenty conferences
of this society actively engaged in char
ity work. distributed throughout the va
rious Catholic parishes and in charitable
and penal institutions. Each conference
of the society in the District has a COM
mittee in the field preparing for the dis
tribution of Christmas dinners to the
needy The committees are said to con-
fine their charitable efforts to their re-
spective districts. Their benevolence Is
declared to know no color nor creed and
the most worthy OF those who come
under their observation will be befriended
with a dinner commensurate with the
gastronomic traditions of Christmas day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News ana
all points south. every evening IN the year
at $50 o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly 10 am. to . pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer ana falis
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna 10 $3.50 "a -,
dria every hour and a half from b am 10
q pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

2 Special Christmas music was rendered
yesterday afternoon at the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association, 18th and F
streets.
Miss Marguerite Morse rendered a Sc
lection on the autoharp and sang a
solo: Miss Myra Chittenden and Miss
Elizabeth Wilbur played a violin duet
and Miss Pierce sang. Miss Agnes Inch
gave the address of the afternoon. and
DIR. Ada r. Thomas conducted the de-
votional exercises.
At the conclusion Of the services there
was a social hour at which refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Fuhera1)of Mrs. Kate Thyson Mari.

The remains Of Mrs. Kate Thyson Mari.
who died of pneumonia in New York last
week. were brought here and taken to the
home of heY brother. 1850 U street north
west.-wHere funeral services were per-
f6rmed by Rev. Father MCGEE at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Her three
children. Alonzo. Pauline CMrs. Charles
Gain and Miss Katherine MARI, were all
present. Three of her nephews, George,
Paulus and Frank Thyson. and DR.. Carnes,
Messrs. Morsell and Downey, served
as pallbearers. Interment was in the fam
iH lot at Mt Olivet. Many of those who
knew Mrs. Mari while she lived in this
city were present. and beautiful floral
trtbutD we're sent by friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Funeral Of Mrs. T. W. Birney.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Alice Mcclellan Birney. widow OF
IT. w. Birney, who died last Friday at
her home, Chevy Chase, Nd. were held
at . o'clock this afternoon at the Epis-
copal Church. Chevy Chase. The services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. Childs. rector
of the church. Interment was made in
Oak Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers were Messrs.r r.. NJ.
MIX. William Birney, Claude Bennett, G.
w F. Swartzell, v. Z. Hodges and Elmer
Gates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Funeral Of Mrs. Heinzerling.

The funeral of Mrs. Christiana HeinZer-
ling. who died at 1870 o'clock Saturday
morning, took place at 2 clock this, after
noon from her late residence. Ill Vir-
sinia avenue southeast. Interment was
made In Prospect Hill cemetery. Mrs.
Heinzerling was the widow Of George
Fl. Heinzerling. and was In the eightieth
wear of her age at the time of her death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National = William Faversham in ''The
Squaw Man" SIS pm.
Columbia-"Miss Hook of Holland
pm.
Belasco-Mary> Mannering in GLORIOUS
Betsy" SIS pm
Chase's-PoIite vaudeville. SIS pm.
Majestic-"The boy With the Doodle,
Sis pm.
New Academy-'Edna, the Pretty type
writer. 1915 pm
Gsvety-Al Reeves Big Beauty Show.
SIS pm.
New Lyceum-The Empire Burlesquers,
S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
A UNIQUE Gift,

bank book makes the most suitable
Christmas gift. always pleasing the re-
cipient and carrying with it appropriate
holiday sentiments. The Union Savings
closed in special holiday envelopes, mailing
them with your card to the recipients if
desired or delivering them to you for per-
sonal presentation.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Program for Fine Arts Conferences

1t is announced that four conferences
are to be held in the Museum of Fine
Arts building, Dupont circle. during
January. February and March, 1908, on
successive Thursday afternoons at 8
o'clock. as follows: January o. Sidney NJ
Deane will speak on the marble of the
Bartlett collection; January IS, Francis @.
Curtis will speak on early Japanese
prints: January %. Prof G. Fl. Chase
will speak on Arretine molds and frag-
ments in the museum collection, and
January 30. Dr. Denman w. Ross will
address the conference on illustrations of
the art of painting in the-museum collec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
soc Cluster Raisins, 18c;

Mixed Nuts. 121lc: Malaga Grapes. 10c
Seeded Raisins, lie: Cleaned Currants
DC: Layer Figs. 10c: Dates. &c; Red Rib
bon Mince Meat. &c: Atr-ore's. 10c: Plum
Pudding, 19c; Pound Cake. 121sc; Fruit
Cake. 15c; Eggs, 24c; Butter, SIC: 4 Va
nilla, &c: Peanut Brittle, 10c; Best To-
matoes. 7c and SC can; Hams, 1916. ]. T
D. Pyles' stores. de20-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23

Jessie Johnson, colored, seven years OF
age. residing at 423 Limerick alley, was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night for an injury to her head. She re-
ceived the hurt by being accidentally
struck with a bottle thrown by Lille
Johnson. also cOiOred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
p.,+;more and Ohio to Pittsburg.

Four solid vestibuled trains leave new
Union station daily 9:10 am, with BUFFET
parlor and dining car; 1:22 pm. Chicago
Limited, with observation parlor car and
diner: $40 pm, Pittsburg- Cleveland Elk
press, sleeping cars; 1890 night, sleeping
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-23
Service at Sunrise.

The Christian Endeavor. Society of Cal
vary Baptist Church, corner Of 9Th and
H streets. will hold sunrise prayer meet
ing in the church. Christmas morning.
Members of neighboring societies and the
public will be welcomed