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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Columbia.

A jolly, clever and tuneful entertain
ment was seen at the Columbia last night
when THE Time, the Place and the Girl
was given it's first Washington perform
ance. Repartee came as swiftly and fire.
quently as bullets from machine gun
making the audience, which for the great
er part had not known exactly what to
expect, sit up and take notice. Applause
was hearty and sustained, one song
Uncle Sans. Best Girls" by Harriet
Burt and the chorus. being encored sc
many times that the singers were almost
exhausted before they were permitted to
rest. In this song and in many of the
others unusual effects in grouping pleased
the audience by their novelty and beauty
Ned Wayborn produced the play, and
doubtless the credit for these chorus COM
binations is due to him. The clement OF
surprise, so difficult of attainment these
days. was by no means lacking, and the
spectators were kept wondering what
the players would do next.
The plot concerns the adventures which
befall a gambler. rich mans son, a
trained nurse and an assortment of other
folk who are auarantined in a mountain
sanitarium. The situation gives rise to
many complications, of which the chief
comedian. Arthur DEACON makes the
most He is provided with a cargo OF
picturesque slang, and his expressive face
underlines his points so that a blind mar
could not miss them
Besides Miss Burt's good contraltc
voice and graceful dancing, Miss Violet
McMillen's songs were among the bes,
things of the evening. A large chorus
we'll drilled and one of the busiest on the
boards, makes a good background for the
principals and occasionally divides hon.
ors with them. The book is by v IL NJ
Hough and Frank r. Adams. the lyrics
and music by Joseph E. Howard Ii
spite of the rain the audience almos,
filled the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Committees on Legislation and
Schools Hold Meeting.

The committee on laws and legislation
of the Chamber Of Commerce met yester-
day afternoon and passed upon several
bills introduced in the House and Senate,
and directed its chairman to draft one or
two bills which the committee thinks i'm
portant. A full report will be submitted
to the chamber at its meeting in the Ra-
leigh Hotel tonight
The Chamber of Commerce committee
on schools also held ting yesterday
afternoon. at which report upon the in
vestigation into the school situation,
which the committee has made, was read,
amended and passed upon. This report
will also be submitted this eve ming.
1t was announced yesterday at the head
quarters of the retail trade committee
that the results Of the shopping weeks
were satisfactory. The secretary of the
committee last week authorized the re-
payment of the car fare of out-of-town
shippers amounting to more than 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Gayety.

Charles Robinson and his Night Owls
proved satisfactory entertainers to the
large audience at the Gayety last night.
Mr.. Robinson appears as Heinie Spitz,
the proprietor of Spitz Hotel. in the open
ing performance. Will Rogers, the world s
greatest lasso manipulation. is easily the
feature of the olio, accomplishing all
kinds of difficult feats with the assistance
of cow puncher and a well-trained pony.
The International Trio-James and Jenny
Falco and Ed Manny-have a good musi-
cal number Mildred Flora, Coincidence,
proves a laugh provoker and adds to
her part some slack-wire walking. Law
renee Edward and company present a
nonsensical sketch entitled "Casey's Fin
ish," and Peyser and Mcdonald are billed
as eccentric comedians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
DONATION DAY.
Annual Event Tomorrow at the
Emergency Hospital

AAhV4 6ShSJ AA0SPASeAAs
Because the funds allowed the institu-
ton are said to be insufficient for it's
maintenance, the Central Oisp~ nsary and
Emergency Hospital, 18th street and Ohio
avenue, is making an appeal to its friends
for aid. and tomorrow, Wednesday, De-
cember IL, will be observed as donation
day. The Emergency ambulances cover
practically the entire city, and the insti-
tuition is open every day and night in the
year for the treatment of emergency
cases. In connection with the appeal the
hospital authorities have isued a state
ment of the work done during the year
ended June 30, 1907, showing a total of
$40 accident cases, 1901 dispensary
cases, 1884 patients admitted to the
wards. Altogether 1850 new patients
were treated, and there were 1880 ambu-
lance calls. The grand total of patients
treated was 3J,O6s, and $3.50 operations
were performed.
The hospital asks contributions of any
of the following articles: Money. sugar,
flour, rice, tea. coffee, cornmeal, oatmeal.
tomatoes, potatoes. canned fruits, canned
vegetables, canned soups, gelatine.
whisky fruit, pickles, jellies. salt, pepper,
mustard, macaroni, prunes, evaporated
peaches, apples. lemons, starch, brandy,
blueing, matches, soap, sapolio. brooms,
scrub brushes, mops, table linen, old
linen. bed linen. towels, preserves and
sherry,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
PREPARING FOR A RUSH.
Additional Clerks Put on to Handle
the Christmas Mail.

At the approach of Christmas activity
Is seizing the Washington post office and
preparations are being made for its busiest
season. Additional clerks are to be put
on to handle the mails, sellers of stamps
will be stationed in the corridors to weigh
and stamp the packages to be sent away
as gifts. and substitute carriers will be
added to the regular force to help dis
tribute as promptly as possible the i'm
mense quantities Of holiday mail expected
to arrive in Washington.
AS the Postmaster General watches di-
rectly over the management of the Wash
tngton office. the patrons have the good
fortune to be the first to profit by Mr..
Meyers plan to simplify the process of
red tape that used to delay procession
at the windows for a weary while has
been cut out. Instead of having to wait
until the registry clerk fills out blank,
all that has to be done now Is to hand in
your letter, pay your fee and walk away
hands you, the other half Of it, with a
corresponding number, being affixed to
your letter. Patrons are served as expe-
ditiously as il they were merely purchas-
ing stamps.
Parcel post packages, to be sent to for
eign countries at the rate of IL cents
pound, must be packed so that their con-
tents may be readily examined. To In
sure delivery by Christmas they should be
mailed not later than December ID. The
use Of gummed "stickers' on the flaps OF
wrappers seals the package and takes i,
out of the parcel post class.
In general it Is as true this Christmas
as it has been at other Christmases that
those who mail their presents early will
be the wisest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Committed as a. vagrant.

]. ]. Lariar. travelling north from James
town, was sent to the workhouse yester-
day by Judge Mullowny in default of $50
fine on the charge of vagrancy and for
acting in a disorderly manner at the
Peace Monument last Saturday afternoon.
Policeman Newkirk of the sixth precinct,
who arrested iariar, testified that the &C.
cused took up a position at the side of
the Peace Monument while in an intoxi-
Gated condition and begged money from
passersby. At the adjournment of Con-
gress he started to asking for contribu-
tions from the national legislators as they
passed along. While the policeman was
testifying the accused became excited.
I'm not a bum," he announced to the
court, land the cops perjurer when he
says So My fathers name was Smith
Lariar, l mean-and my mothers Wilson.
I'm respectable and not hobo"
Policeman Newkirk said the defendant
had probably accosted and begged money
of at least half dozen representatives in
Congress before he was placed under ar
rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Associated Charities Meeting.

Mrs. Henry C. Adams was elected a
member of the board of managers of the
Associated Charities at a meeting of the
Northeast division conference yesterday
afternoon at 800 H street northeast Mrs
Adams had been serving as chairman OF
the division conference. Present at the
meeting were Mrs. Henry C. Adams, Will
liam C. Rives. S. E. Kramer. Mrs. John
Brown Scott. Miss L. NJ. Stickney, Charles
E. Guthrie Mrs. Edward S. Gilfillan, Mrs
P. w. Smith. Miss Marion Gerould, R. s.
Owens. Miss Isabel L. Strong, Abner K.
Wright Miss E. '. Mcdonald, Mrs. Ed
ward Fay. Miss A. NJ. Roach. Mrs. W. G.
Woodruff Mrs. Mary c. Rugg. the divi-
sion agent and Charles F. Weller, secre-
tary of the Associated Charities.
The conference decided to meet on the
first and third Mondays of each month
from O. clock to $3.50 clock pm. Several
problems were discussed. two volunteer
visitors reported concerning their work
for needy families and one new visitor
was enlisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
CIRCULATION OF
LAST SUNDAYS STAR
1865
Largest, Best and Only Sworn Sunday
Circulation 10 the City.
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Swindle by Check.

A young man called at the Office of the
Grove Lime and Coal Company. New
York avenue and LIST street northeast
yesterday and ordered ton Of coal to
be delivered at the residence Of Dr. Thorn
as Martin. $40 New York avenue. The
coal was sent to the New York avenue
address and the driver was informed that
no coal had been ordered by the occu-
pants OF that house When the driver
returned to the Office of his employer and
reported it was recalled that the man
who ordered the coal had paid for it by
check. He had been given the difference
between the face of the check and the
price of the coal. The police were noti-
fled OF the swindle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Orders to Crossings Policemen.

Crossings policemen were given instruc-
tons this morning by the captains of the
several precincts regarding the work they
are supposed to perform while on duty
The order came from Maj Sylvester and
is a repetition of the order issuedsabout a
year ago. ..t..
The order, addressed to the captains Of
the precincts, reads: Several of the
street railway policemen appear to have
nisconception of their duties Instead
OF taking the street at the railway inter-
sections they In the main occupy the side
walks. some OF them spending time talk
ing with citizens. The department desires
to emphasize orders heretofore issued
and the regulations by calling attention
TO the fact that the law requires these Of
hcers to primarily give attention to the
conducting of the street railway cars to
see to 1t that motormen adhere to the
regulations. to protect passengers getting
on and of cars, especially women, chill
dren and the infirm.
you will observe that these officers
occupy the streets for these purposes and
that they give their earnest attention to
the running Of cars. vehicles at crossings
and the welfare of those who are chang
ing and getting on and off cars. with
view of avoiding accidents and losses. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
TERRA GOTTA WRECK
TRIAL Of MANSLAUGHTER
CHARGE BEGINS TOMORROW.

The trial of members of the crew Of
the equipment train which ran into the
Frederick local at Terra Gotta. D. c., De
cember 30 last. causing one of the wors
wrecks in the history of railroading IL
this country. will be begun before Justice
Stafford in Criminal Court No. l at II
| o'clock tomorrow morning. Engineer
Harry Hildebrand, Conductor Frank +
Hoffmeier, Fireman Ira c. McClelland
and Brakeman Ralph Rutter will stanc
trial under an indictment for man
slaughter, and it will be charged by the
government that they were crimnally
negligent in running at a high rate OF
speed past cautionary and stop" sig
nails.
United States Attorney Baker, who was
in the wreck and received injuries which
disabled him for several weeks. Will con.
duct the case for the government, and
he will be aided by Assistant United
States Attorneys Turner and Harvey
Given. Attorneys Henry E. Davis and
Charles Bendheim will represent the de-
PENDANTS. 1t is understood that the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and other railroad brotherhoods with
which the men are identified are taking
an active interest in their behalf and
will make a determined effort to shit
Tile DldI6 the WTeCk 10 tie llodO
company or to the telegraph operators
who were in charge of the signals.
Charges in Detail.
The first count of the indictment charges
the crew of the deadhead extra, drawn
by engine No. 212O, with running past
Randolph, a station several miles north
of Silver Spring, before $50 o'clock, the
hour the station closes, Notwithstanding
the fact that no signal was there dis
played. According to the rules of the
company the absence of signal at a
regular signaling point should have OPP
Grated the same as a red, or stop sig
nal. The government will be prepared to
argue that the few minutes delay which
would have occurred If the extra had
stopped at Randolph would have been
sufficient to allow the Frederick local to
escape. The government further charges
that the men IN charge of the extra train
ran past a red signal at Takoma station.
Forty-three men, women and children
were either killed outright in the crash
or died soon afterward in local hospitals,
and sixty-three were injured, some of
them manned for life. Some of the per-
sons hurt in the wreck will appear as
witnesses when the case is called for
trial tomorrow. The government will
call about fifteen witnesses and the de-
Tense about twenty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

Eugene Hughes. formerly of Montgom-
cry county. Md. and son of DR.. Benjamin
Hughes of Frederick county. died yester-
day at his residence. 1913 @ street. He
was fifty-three years of age. His wife.
Emma c. Hughes and five children. Cath
crime, Thomas, Herman. Cornelia and
Emma Hughes, survive him. Services will
be held at the residence at Z o'clock this
evening, Rev. DR.. Bailey of the Western
Presbyterian Church officiating. The in
terment will be made tomorrow in Mt.
Olivet cemetery, Frederick, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Indians Express Gratitude.

Expressing real Indian gratitude for
the many services rendered. the Choctaw
and Chickasaw tribes assembled in con-
fere nee at Hugo. Okla. recently adopted
resolutions of thanks to Rev. Father
William H. Ketcham. director of the
bureau of Catholic Indian missions of this
city, who is designated as friend and
benefactor." A copy Of the resolutions
has Just been received in Washington
There were present in the conference
which adopted the measure representa-.
tives Of the following Indian communities
Nashoba, Eagle. Boktuklo, Red River
Cedar. Towson. Wade. Atoka, Blue, Jack.
son. Jackfork and Klamichi.
The resolutions were signed by Sias E.
Mole. chairman of the conference; Victor
NJ. Locke. jr.. secretary: and by r. L.
Turnbull. chairman: Victor NJ. Locke, jr
Silas z. Cele. Nelson Harkins, Jackson
Mckinney. ]. NJ. Sherred and Silas L.
Bacon. committee on resolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
New LYceum.

girls, tuneful melodies composed 1.-The
Rollickers," the attraction at the Ly-
ceum this week The show is somewhat
out Of the ordinary, being in two acts,
which include several specialties of the
kind that generally make up the weekly
olio The comedy is "B. Dunno Goode &
Co." In the vaudeville Ed Morton, sing
err of coon songs, scored hit. Sadie La
mar dancer; Watson and Cohan, up-to-
date singers; the Rollickers Quartet and
Eddie Barto as the Office boy all proved
amusing in their respective lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
War. Veterans to Elect officers.

In calling a meeting of the Fourth I'M
mune Camp. No. 3. United Spanish War
Veterans for tomorrow evening, for the
annual election of officers, Senior Vice
Commander William H. Mellach and Adjt.
Homer G. Locking have made a report
to the membership. The election will be
held at Oppenheimer's Hall. 5I4 9th street
and it is said Capt. Mellach has been
named by his friends to succeed Capt.
William Peacock as camp commander.
In the report 1t is stated that the
Fourth Immune Camp is in the best finan-
cial condition since its organization.
During the coming year." Capt Mel.
ZACH adds. 1T Is proposed to spend less
time on routine work at our business
meetings, which will be called sharp or
the hours o'clock-and TO devote the bal
ance of the time in pleasure and mutual
benefit"
1t is the expectation that several army
officers who are members of the camp will
attend the meeting tomorrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Funeral of John Holmes,

Funeral services over the remains OF
John Holmes were held yesterday after.
noon at the family residence, Al New
York avenue. Rev. DR.. ]. J. Muir, pastor
of the Temple Baptist Church, and Rev
DR.. Donald C. Mcleod, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church conducted the serv.
ices at the house. At the grave the serv.
ices were under the direction Of the
master of B. B. French Lodge, No. Is
F. A. A. M. The pallbearers were al
fellow life members of the deceased ir
French Lodge as follows: Howard M
Gilman, Nathan HaZen, Herman j. Clark
Lucius E. Gridley, William r. Marche
and Joseph S. Van Arsdale. Interment
was in Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
False Alarm Sounded.

A false alarm of fire was turned ir
about 2 o'clock this morning from box 827
several compa MES of the fire department
and the eighth precinct police reserve re.
spending They went to the vicinity OF
4th and w streets. where the box is 1ocat
ed. then returned to their quarters. The
police made an effort to capture the indi.
vidual who had turned in the alarm. Theil
effort was not successful.
The fire department received call from
box 81 about 3 40 o'clock this morning be-
cause of the burning of sheds in rear OF
1913 and 1921 LIST street northwest About
$50 damage was caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco-E. H. Sothern in eff 1 Were
hing" S:15 pm.
olumbia-"The Time. the Place and the
Girl" S:15 pm.
National-"Polly of the Circus" S:15
pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
Majestic-"Pfff. Paff. Pouf.' SIS pm.
New Academy-Miss Cecil Spooner in
THE Dancer and the King S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Night Owls Company, Sis
pm.
New Lyceum-"The Rollickers, s:1o
pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, morn
ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
D. A. R. Gives Euchre Party.

A progressive euchre party under the
auspices of the D. A. R. was given at the
Ebbitt House last evening, and was at
tended by more than eighty persons. who
played fifteen games. Mrs. Jefferson H.
Millsap was in charge of the affair.
The purpose of the euchre was to add
to the fund for furnishing the interior of
Continental Hall. About $45 was raised.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jefferson H. Milsap, DR.. and Mrs. Thos
D. Ingram, w. S. Muchmore, A. E. Lyle
Miss Irene Warfield, Mrs. e. NJ. Johnson
Miss Rebecca Higgins. Miss Alice Short
Maj Gordon, Maj. Pennebacker, Dr. and
Mrs Weber, Col Darlington, Mr.. and
Mrs Wallace, Miss Emery, Mrs. Hodg.
kins, Mr.. and Mrs Runyan, Mrs. Bah
cock, Mrs Ludlow. Miss Nell, Mr.. and
Mrs Covington, Mrs. Mulcatrey, Mrs
Love, Mr.. Swift and Mr.. Jennings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Chase's.

Belle Blanche. imitator of popular stage
favorites, and Mamye Gehrue in a sketch
entitled June" are about the most nota-
BILE features in the bill at Chase's this
week. The musical horse exhibited by
the Rossi family shows wonderful train
ing. Mazuz and Mazett as The Tramp
and the Brakeman" the Misses Bergere in
songs. A. w. Asra in feats with billiard
balls and John and Mae Burke in sketch
completed a well-diversified program. The
motion pictures showed the famous Dieppa
automobile race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, 4.orfolk. Newport News and
all noints 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 ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Auueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from all.
to q pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

Oscar Moore, twenty-six years of age,
whose home is at ia 18th street, went to
the Emergency Hospital this morning
about 12:45 o'clock, and was treated for a
painful scalp wound. He received the in
jury. he stated. by being struck with a
bottle while engaged in an alteration
with an unidentified man near the corner
of LIST and G streets. He went home after
his wound was dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

ballet, with its quick stepping and huriy-
bury movements, was given encore after
encore. The other ballets-the Easter
Girls, the Buster Girls. with the Johnnies
were also up to 1907 with their novelties
in dancing and marching. Ben Grinneli
as Peter Pauffie. the sand man." and
Miss Lulu Mcconnell as Cora Melon
presented those feature parts most ac-
ceptably. Frank Elton as the quaint
Jersey sheriff was another feature of the
comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Majestic.

Described in the playbills as musical
cocktail" the effervescent comedy "Piff,
Paff. Pouf." as presented by Mr.. B. c.
Whitney as the Majestic Theater last
night, proved to be a most exhilarating
and refreshing entertainment. 1t has had
bounce. bump and boisterousness added
to the flavor. There was action of the
rapid-fire order, with modern music and
dancing nearly all the time. The pony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
FILES A CAvEAT.
Niece Of Late Elizabeth Mckay OBJ
jects to Will.

Della King Stewart a niece Of the late
Elizabeth McKy, or Mckay, as she says
the latter is the proper way to spell the
name, today filed in the Probate Court a
caveat protesting against the admission
of a paper-writing dated August q last
and offered as the last will Of the de-
ceased. The will names Annie G. Oliver
sole beneficiary, and Mrs. Stewart de-
clares her interests and those of her
brother and sister. who, she declares. are
the only heirs of their aunt, will be adj
versely affected by the admission Of the
alleged will.
By Attorneys Thompson & Laskey she
fluence as the reasons why the will
should be denied probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
To Form Alumni Chapter.

A meeting of former students of Mount
st. Mary's College of Emmitsburg Nd,
has been called by United States Attorney
Baker for tomorrow evening. at the Riggs
House, to organize Washington chapter
of the Alumni Association. Graduation is
not necessary for membership. There are
about 100 former students of the college in
the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10
Baltimore and ohio to Pittsburg.

Four solid vestibule trains leave new
Union station daily: 9:10 am, with buffet
parlor and dining car; ID pm. Chicago
Limited, with observation parlor car and
diner: 9:10 pm, Pittsburg- Cleveland Ex-
press, sleeping cars; 1890 night. sleeping
carS-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

Ambrose Higdon, Twenty-Five years OF
age. who lives at Langdon, was treated
at the Casualty Hospital last night about
10 o'clock for fracture of his nose and
injury to his head Higdon was employ
ed in the Baltimore and Ohio roundhouse
and accidentally got In the way of a NOV.
ing engine. He was brought to the Union
station on a train and removed to the
hospital in the ambulance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-10

While working at $40 l. street north
west yesterday afternoon James Caliborn,
colored. twenty-five years of age, living at
143 Pierce street northwest, accidentally
fell and injured himself about his face
and body. He was taken to Freedmen's
Hospital for treatment.