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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
FINAL SERVICES HELD.
Funeral This Afternoon Of Mrs.
Alice Kew Smith.

Mrs. Alice Key Smith, granddaughter
Of Francis Scott Key. author of the Star
Spangled Banner" who died yesterday at
the Louise home, 10Th street and Massa-
chusetts avenue, as stated in The Star,
had been in poor health for many months.
On account of her age death was not en-
tirely unexpected. Funeral services were
held this afternoon at the home, Rev. DR..
Alfred Harding, rector of ST. Paul's Epis-
copal Church officiating. The interment
was made in Rock Creek cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born in 1854 In Mary
land on the country estate OF her father,
Francis Scott Key, jr.. eldess son OF
Francis Scott Key. Her early life was
spent at her home. where she grew up
amid the distinct social advantages which
We're enjoyed in those days by families
of prominence in Maryland and otner
parts of the southland. She was married
In 1863 to DR.. James Smith. The wedding
took place in st. Paul's Church, Balti-
more. DIR. and Mrs. Smith resided for a
number of years In Mantua. Va. later
removing to Baltimore and subsequently
to Fredericksburg, Va. DIR. and Mrs.
Smith in 1882 came to this city. where the
former died in 1900. Two years later Mrs.
Key-Smith took up her residence at the
Louise home. Two children. Francis Scott
Key Smith of the local bar and Miss
Mabel Key Smith, who also resides In
this city, survive the deceased. Another
daughter. Miss Jane Smith, died several
years ago.
On account of the death of Mrs. Smith
the birthday anniversary of William W.
Corcoran, founder of the Louise home,
which was to have been celebrated yes
terday, was postponed indefinitely. For
many years after Mr.. Corcoran founded
the Louise home for gentlewomen he be-
gan the practice of spending his birthday
anniversaries at the home. He always
took great interest in the home, it is
stated. and since his death the
of celebrating the anniversary has been
continued.
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WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Bequests Made by Henry n. Clapp
and Others.

The will of Henry II. Clapp. dste,. July
To- 1907, was filed today for probate. He
bequeaths 500 to his sister. Amelia NJ.
Clapp. and directs that the remaining
estate be divided equally between his
grandchildren, Mrs. Alice NJ Spalding Of
Denver. Col, and J. Harry Ruff of Isha-
wood. Wyo. Albert b. Run of this city
and George r. Spalding of Denver. Col,
are named as executors
BY the terms of the will of Mrs Lizzie
Dewey, dated December IA, 1907. and filed
for probate, eight shares of the capital
stock of the Washington Gaslight Com
pany are left to her granddaughter. Dor
othey Dewey. The remaining estate Is
TO be divided between her grandchildren,
Dorothy Dewey and George Dewey. The
National Savings and Trust Company il
named as executor.
The will OF Sarah S. Sampson has been
filed for probate. She died the I'D in
slant. Her will was executed December
l, 1888. and leaves the entire estate to
her sister, Mary c. Smith of Bath, Ne,
who is named executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28

DR.. William c. Woodward, health officer
Of the District, forwarded to the Commits
sioners today reports of DR.. ]. B. Nichols.
medical inspector of schools. and DR.. w.
c. Fowler, who has charge of the medical
inspection service. relative to the Morse
public school. Copies Of the reports were
furnished the engineer department for ap-
propriate action and the board of educa-
ton. Considerable repair work is neces-
sary at the school from standpoint Of
health, the physicians named say.
The heating apparatus of this school Is
barely adequate to warm the building sat
isfactorily." the report ssets forth, land 1t
Is difficult to keep the two northwest
rooms at a proper temperature. The build
Ing has but two furnaces. while most
other school buildings Of eight rooms have
three or four furnaces. Inere is a patch
Of depressed ground at the rear OF the
building which in rainy weather collects
pools Of water which soaks through the
walls Of the building into the basement.
making the latter damp and unhealthy
This portion of the school yard should be
paved to a proper grade"
Henry Storey. superintendent of repairs
to whom the matter OF the repairs has
been referred, said today that he will pro-
coed without delay to correcting the con-
ditions mentioned.
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New Barge in Port.

The barge Vincent Mc.Nally of Phil
adelphia, which is lying at Georgetown
with a cargo of hard coal aboard. is a
new vessel and is the latest type of car
go carrier built for service on the inter-
Tor waters of the Atlantic coast. She
was launched from a shipyard at Elkton,
Md. less than six months ago and since
going into commission has been used for
service on Chesapeake bay and its tr1bu-
taries. bringing hard coal from Philadel-
phia and taking lumber and railway ties
back. She is vessel of about 600 tons
burden and carries a crew of two men.
Vessels of the McNally class have al
most entirely succeeded sailing vessels as
coal carriers on the Chesapeake and it's
tributaries.
The barge Wicomico, which was badly
damaged in a collision on Chesapeake bay
last week with one of the big schooners
of the Palmer fleet, has been taken to n
Baltimore shipyard to undergo repairs in
order to return to service with the coal
carrying feet. The barge will be at
the shipyard for week or longer.
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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT.
Children Of st. Patrick's Sunday
School in Annual Exercises.

The St Patrick's Sunday School Asso-
citation gave a Christmas entertainment to
the young people of the parish yesterday
afternoon In New Carroll dali. About 500
children and several hundred friends and
parents enjoyed the festival.
The program was as follows:
wedding of the Winds" (nalD.
Orchestra
Chorus. Christmas anthem,
Sunday school
First tableau. Tine Annunciation."
The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary.
Ave Maria. Girls chorus.
Recitation. ......... Margaret Callahan
Second tableaI. ..... The yisitation.' -
Mary visits' her cousin, ST. Elizabeth.
,.G Masniiicat .--..;........ Boys chorus.
~, Seieste tBroWD. $500. Orchestra.
Third tableau. THE Nativity. =
The Infant Jesus in the, stable at
., Bethlehem.
with Glory Lit ......... Sunday school.
Solo. Christ Is Born. -. Peter Becker.
l. In the fielus watching their focks.
= An angel tells them of the birth of
Jesus.
3. They adore at the crib.
angels We Have Heard on High
Holy Babe of Bethlehem. -. The boys.
Fifth tableau. The Epiphany"
The wise men of the east adore the
bivlne lnfart and offer Him gifts.
SOTO, holy Night: 49,. Irene Kemno.
Recitation, IF You're Little Boy
Joseph Lucas.
Rocco" (Alitter). ............O Orchestra
sixth tableau. ........ THE Presentation"
The child Jesus Is brought to the temple
"Nunc Dimittis.'
Solo, "Adeste Fideles" Clara johnson
Director of Notwithstanding Lackaye
Director of orchestra-Hobart RAMS
deele.
The Sunday school teachers took the
part of the Blessed Virgin, ST. Joseph, ST
Elizabeth. Simeon and Zachary: the older
boys represented the shepherds and the
girls the angels.
One of the features of the entertain
ment was the singing by the entire school
of hymns appropriate to the scenes rep
resented, to the accompaniment of an or
chestra.
At the close Of the tableaux Santa
Claus appeared and distributed many
good things to the children. A huge
Christmas tree, Illuminated with electric
lights, was one of the delights Of the
children.
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Junior Republic Beneficiary,

The Sabbath school of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church, 18th and Fairmont
streets. held its annual holiday entertain
ment at o'clock last evening in the an
mex building. There was a large and
brilliantly illuminated tree for the delec-
tation Of everybody. and a box of candy
to satisfy the cravings of each child.
There was also large gathering of par
ents and friends, taxing the capacity of
the room and the program of Rotations
and songs seemed to give enjoyment to
everybody present.
A feature OF the evening was its benevo-
lent turn. which took the form of q col
lectidn for the Junior Republic. whose
cause was presented by Rev. DR.. William
Hart Dexter. and the youthful attorney
general of the republic.
During the evening a box Of roses and
carnations was presented to Mrs. Larner
In charge of the primary department
The fiourishing condition of the school
and the awakened interest in It's welfare
under the guidance of the superintendent,
DR.. Dexter, was the occasion of much
favorable comment.
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TRAGEDY AT ROCKVILLE.
Miss Bessie E. Ricketts, Struck by
Train and Killed.

Miss Bessie E. Ricketts,, daughter of
MI and Mrs. Ulysses NJ. Ricketts, of Rock
vile. Md, shortly after o'clock last even
ing was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio
train while near the depot here. She
died few minutes later
Miss Ricketts, had just left her father
VINO accompanied her from home to the
railway station, and walked along the
depot platform on the way to visit friends
as train No. 81 from Washington ap-
preached. After the train had stopped to
.et Off passengers the form of the young
Lady was noticed by the brakeman along
side the tracks at the end Of the platform.
She was carried into the ladies' waiting
room and Drs. Lewis and Anderson sum-
moned but before the physicians arrived
she died
An examination showed Miss Ricketts,
sustained bruises on the right cheek and
all along her right side and that her
right arm was crushed at the elbow. From
the position of the body when found and
the character Of the injuries it is be-
iieVed that she was struck by one of the
coaches and that she probably stumbled
toward the train as she stepped from the
end of the platform to the ground. Her
death. 1t is thought, was due to shock.
Miss Ricketts,. was about twenty years
Vi age. FOR the last Few months she nad
been employed in the government print
Ing office and intended returning to her
work this morning after having spent
several days visiting her parents at Rock
Vile. She possessed an unusually bright
mind, was a young lady of fine character
and was popular with a wide circle Of
acquaintances. The news of her death
and the sad circumstances surrounding it
proved a great shock to the community.
Since her employment in the government
printing office she had made her home
with her uncle, Charles w. Ricketts,, at
121 Maryland avenue.
The misfortune is said to be the second
Mr.. Ricketts, has suffered from railroad
accidents. Many years ago, while driving
across the railroad track near where his
daughter was killed. his vehicle was
struck by an express train, killing his
first wife, hurting him over a bank fifty
feet away, killing his horse and smashing
the vehicle to splinterS,
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SIX MONTHS IN JAIL
E. W. JOHNSON SENTENCED FOR
MAKING HANDBOOK

E. w. johnson, colored. who was
found guilty by a jury. December 10,
upon three charges of having made
handbook last spring In the vicinity
Of Florida avenue and 18th street north
west. was. sente need to three months in
jail this morning by Judge Kimball of
the police court, upon two of the charges,
making a total of six months imprison-
ment Sentence under the third count
was suspended at the instance of the
assistant district attorney. Johnson was
surrendered by his bondsmen and was
turned over to the authorities to begin
his term of Imprisonment.
The trial of Johnson consumed practi-
cally the entire day of December 10. He
was accused of accepting bets of marke
money handed out by the authorities, at
the instance of Detective Green of the
tenth precinct, and OF accepting bets
from two young me n of his acquaintance.
The wagers amounted to between s and
~ each and we're placed upon the racing
results OF running horses at northern
race tracks.
In his own defense Johnson denied en-
phatically running a hand book. and
explained his actions by saying he was
taking money from friends to bet in
their own names with others intere sted
in the races.
The authorities were of the opinion
that Johnson was working for a hacker,
and policeman testified upon the wit
ness stand to the accused making a con-
fession to that effect after his arrest.
This. however, the prisoner denied. and
every effort on the part of the officials
to learn the identity of the hacker, who
they still believe was responsible for john
sons entering the handbook game, have
proved futile.
The cases Of Bert Myers and Charles
w. Pfeinfer. also recently convicted by
juries in the Police Court of running
handbooks, will come before the court
next week for argument on motions for
new trials. In case these motions are
denied the court will pass sentence.
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Christmas Tree at Epiphany Church

christmas Tree at Epiphany Church.
Epiphany Church was the scene last
evening Of Christmas festival In front
Of the rood screen was an enormous
Christmas tree glittering in holiday Dress
while above and below were the Christ
mas greens of the church decoration
The darkness Of the chancel behind the
tree added to the effect. After a carol
service and words of welcome from the
rector, Rev. DR.. McKim. the assistant
rector. Rev. G. Freeland Peter, made an
address to the children. telling them of
the first use of the Christmas tree in
England. and then pointed a moral in his
Christmas story of the fir tree growing
in the great forest to it's highest distinc-
ton of carrying its Christmas message of
good will to men in the greatest and
humblest homes in all the land.
During the singing of the carols, the
electric lights in the church having been
extinguished, a stereopticon light from
the gallery was thrown on the tree. The
children then marched to the Sunday
school room. where Gerald Weikert re-
cited "a Christmas Story This was
followed by scene on a snow-covered
house top. eight tiny reindeer and a
sleigh filled with packages standing near
the large chimney. Santa Claus ap-
peared from the chimney and from him
every child received a present and a box
of candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
Every One Praises the Matinee Girl.
Art subject free with Elk Grove coupons.
-Adyt,
VISITED BY SANTA CLAUS.
Bethany Chapel Children and Thei
Elders Given a Treat.

Working in the light of three beautiful
electric stars. Santa Claus last night treat
ed the old and young Of Bethany Chapel,
18th and c streets northwest. to highly
entertaining Christmas program. The
Saint from the Northland had a gift for
everybody. from the babe in its mother
arms to the Oldest grandpa. The Christ
mas spirit ran riot, grave elders blowing
tin horns In approved schoolboy fashion,
grandmothers, grown young again in a
moment playing with popguns and rat
ties, and a host of little folks superbly
happy. The excitement became intense
and majority of those in the audience
arose in their places to get better view
Of what the other fellow got.
The electric decorations were pretty
and impressive. All lights were turned
out for moment as Santa Claus entered
through the chimney. Then the stars
flashed forth, the Christmas tree blazed
with lights and the word Bethlehem
shone through a pale green covering i'm
mediately under the central star, which
star was SO brilliant that the room was
made as light as day.
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Contributions for Charity.

John Joy Edison. treasurer of the Asso-
ciated Charities. has acknowledged the
following subscriptions:
Judge William II. DE Lacy. $40; Mrs.
Laura Merritt. $40; Commander F. A.
Abercrombie- Miller. SIS; Mrs. Mary r.
Adds. SO: James Sharp. $50: d. J. CAL
lahan. SO; George B. Fraser. 81; Young
Peoples Society OF Takoma Park through
George 3. Fraser. $50: Edward F. Droop.
$40: William Y. Swiggett. SIS: from a lady
FL. Ms S,.,a ma@ s Sana,or tI.rrM Sarc,
I,adre $50: F I. Wills. 80: Mrs Mary
Howe Tdt,sr. So: ash. SIS; Miss Z. Trum-
bIu 81. X. X. X. from a gentleman, 81 :;
Miss Sj.eaa Cook, s., AID Daniel Schi!-
Ter. g.
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REMARKS M1scoNsTRuED.
Mr.. Brinkman's Statement Regard
ing His Recent Speech,


J. H BrInkman of the Central Labor
Union delivered an address last Monday
evening at a meeting OF the union.
which, he states, has been miscon-
strued, and therefore he has issued the
following statement in explanation of GER
tain utterances:
I'm my speech last Monday night on
the floor of the Central Labor Union the
statements ! made in referring to Presi-
dent Gomters. seem to have been mis-
construed. I did not say that President
Gompers had stated to- me that he would
defy the Injunction of Justice Gould, or
that had even q conversation with him
or any one in his confidence to that effect.
What I said on that occasion was simply
my own convictions in the premises
President Gompers is not in any man
ner responsible for my utterances. neither
am in his confidence. l stated just pre-
cisely what l believed and nothing more
I feel as If 1 should obey the mandate OF
the court in this case as a law-abid1ng
citizen. but I will never relinquish my
right to cri,icise the action Of the court
and work for legislation that will make
impossible a recurrence Of such usurpa-
ton OF authority on the part of federal
Judges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
National Union Election.

Federal Council. No. ats. National Union,
elected officers last evening for the en-
suing year as follows:
DR.. L. X. Beatty. president; Frank F.
Major, vice president: w. w. White. ex-
president; DR.. w. F. Gatchell. speaker;
W. w. White. recording secretary: J. Ell.
HuguIey, treasurer; T. C. Simpson, chap
laiZ; d. 2. Biehl. usher; E. J. Bernhard,
sefs-anT H. NJ Gilman. door
keeper. Tru ftees-A. B. Chadfield. DR.. W.
F. GatcheaA Newton Ferree. Delegates
man. .Delsga1$ to Imnediate Relief AS
sociation-J. "A Huguley. DR.. L. X
Beatty wis k6sen medical director The
: +, ala Of officers win occur January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
Funerel Of Edward K. Plant.

Funeral services over the remains Of Ed
ward Knight Plant. who died Christmas
day after a short illness at the Casualty
Hospital, were held at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon at the residence of his aunt
Mrs. Mary Brecht. 71S Sd street north
east InterWent was made in Congress
sionai cemetery
Mr.. Plant was a native of this city and
fifty-four years old. For a number OF
years ne was In the United States Rail-
way Mail Service, but later conducted a
cleaning and dying establishment at
9th street near New York avenue north
west. He was a. member of the Fraternal
Order OF Eagles, Brotherhood of Protec-
tive Order Of Elks. Knights of Pythias,
and the Retail Clerks Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
Punished for snatching Pocketbook

Punished for Suatching Pocketbook.
Benjamin Lewis, colored, was sent to
jail for six months today by order of
Judge Kimball of the Police Court, for
snatching the pocketbook Of Mary Reed.
also colored. containing 81, August IA last.
at the intersection Of ~ and streets
southwest. Mrs. Reed testified that she
was accosted by Lewis the day Of the
robbery. under the pretext that he knew
her brother intimately. and after walking
several blocks. Lewis grabbed her pocket
book and made good his escape down an
alley.
The woman reported the robbery several
weeks after its occurrence to the police of
the fourth precinct. and a diligent search
was instituted for the man. but without
success until last night. when Policeman
Jones recognized him and placed him I'M
der arrest The victim Of the robbery
made a complete Identification of the ac-
cused, both at the station house last night
and in the courtroom this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
Northwest Auxiliary Meeting.

About half. Of the members of North
west auxiliary of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union were at the Dece mber
meeting at the home Of Mrs. Steiner, on
Iowa Circle, last Thursday afternoon. The
president conducted the opening exer-
cises, assisted by Mrs. Henry, at the
piano Superintendents of the various
departments submitted reports. Delegates
were chosen to the quarterly meeting,
January II. at Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, 9th and s streets Members were
asked to be at the New Year reception
at the w. c. T. U. Home, from to 10.
to welcome friends. Money. was appro-
priated for treat for the inmates OF
the Home for the Aged and Infirm. The
remaining time was used for a general
talk on the hope of. the possibility OF
and the advantages Of prohibition in the
District. 1t was announced that the
January meeting will be held at the home
Of Mrs. jerks. 1916 10th street.
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Presentation Of Gift.

A committee of the Modern woodmen
of America. consisting Of A. e. Chafsee.
Dr. J. w. Suthertn. DR.. B. F. Gibbs. H,
H. Willard. W. L Hall. Henry Nolan. J.
F. Cassidy. F. B. Schaefrer. p. H. Shan
ley, c. L. Davidson and 7. Van de b.
gar. met at the home Of William Nc
Caffrey. district deputy. Christmas day
and presented him with q diamond stud
ded emblem Of the fraternity. A. r.
Talbot. Columbia, Lincoln. West End
Ceorgetown and Monumental camps were
represented In the presentation.
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Alleged Victims Of Alcohol Habit.

Alleged Victims OF Alcohol Habit.
Three Of a kind was the remark made
in the Police Court today after Charles
Green, Frank Shiveiy and Charles Schra-
der had been sentenced as victims Of the
alcohol habit
What sentence was imposed upon you
the last time you were here?" the court
asked Schrader.
Il was given fifteen days about a month
ago." was the response Of the prisoner,
who was suffering from an injury to his
arm.
You know" the judge said, that re-
peated appearances mean increased SEN
fences. This time will have to give you
sixty days"
Thank you." the prisoner remarked, as
he stepped back.
Frank Shively and Charles Green had
not been In court for several months prior
to this morning They admitted, however,
that they had used liquid refreshments
during their celebration Of the holidays,
and the court sentenced them to the
workhouse. Green was given sixty days,
and Shively one month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-28
Impure Milk Gases Nolle Pressed.

At the instance of Dr. William c. Wood
ward. health officer Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Pugh, at the Police Court
has nolle pressed the pending impure
milk and cream cases, in which Inspector
J. C. Hatton was the analyst. Recently
in several such cases before Judge Null
lowry of the Police Court Inspector Hat
ton testified to the impurity of the dairy
product in question, but failed to qualify
as an expert under cross-examination
and the cases were, therefore, dismissed
Ernest Elliott forfeited $50 collateral
today in the District branch of the Police
Court on the charge of having milk for
sale into which quantity OF dirt had
man Garfield, at the instance of r. A.
Gurrant.
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Inspects Street Railway Plans.

Accompanied by Capt. Jay J.. Morrow.
Engineer Commissioner. Representative
Samuel w. Smith OF Michigan. the new
chairman of the House committee on
District affairs. has gone over the route
Of the proposed street-car extensions to
the new Union station. He expressed him.
self afterward as being well pleased with
the plan, and said It should meet with lit
tie objection. Mr.. Smith will shortly after
the holidays personally inspect the chari-
table and correctional institutions of the
District, upon which visits he will be 40
companied by members OF the District
board Of charities.