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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Injured While Skating.

Two children were injured last night
while enjoying themselves on roller
skates One. boy, fractured his right
leg. while the other, girl. received a
slight injury TO her head James Baker,
colored, thirteen years OF age, whose
parents live at 1908 5th street north
west, was coasting down the grade near
18th and l. streets when he went against
an automobile with force enough to be
thrown to the asphalt pavement He
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital
for treatment Estelle Giddings. seven
years of age. the other child who was
injured. was skating near her home 985
+ street northeast. and fell and injured
her head. IL was not necessary to take
her to hospital for Treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Long Walk on a Wager.

Five young men, composing the Mid
night Sun Quintet. reached here yesterday
afternoon from Baltimore. They are on
their way to Seattle, Wash, having made
q wager that they will reach that city
afoot not later than December of next
year.
The wager of $4,000" said a member
or the quintet 10 a Star reporter, was
that W should sing our way across the
continent"
The wager was made while the young
men were singing at the jamestown eX-
position. The five men, whose names
were given Clifford II. Gill, Tracy T.
Hamilton, A. Butter Han. William c.
Sanders and William IL. Corbiu, called
upon Commissioner West yesterday 10
ask permission to sing on the streets Ii
is expected they will walk about fifteen
miles day They have their baggage in
q small cart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
New Academy.

William H. Turner as ''Melmoth, the
Man Monkey" made his appearance at
the New Academy last night before an
audience that followed his extraordinary
adventures with close interest.
The play is Blaney melodrama Of the
deepest dye, and does not shrink from the
srotesque and even the horrible in its
quest of thrills. The star was supported
by Miss Edith Yeager as Lady Sinclair.
the American girl. The two villainous
characters are well handled by Richard
Earle and David Elwyn, who are Kissed
throughout the entire action of the play
IN manner highly complimentary to their
endeavors. The jungle scene in the sec
ond act was obviously the best scenic eff
lect displayed at the house this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Gayety.

The knickerbockers Burlesquers," with
group OF five comedians, backed up
with an active and well-costumed chorus
which has many musical numbers and
dances and good olio Of four sketches,
was presented at the Gayety by Manager
Louis ROBBIE yesterday. Jack Reid, as
Merry Nat, is the leading comedian, and
is ably assisted by Ben Neff, Ward Caul-
field, Robert Jewell and Jack Jennings
''Murphy's Mishaps" is the closing bur-
letta. The olio is opened by Fannie
Wood, who presents singing and dancing,
followed by THE Great Christy" with a
good line of juggling. Flo Elliott and Ben
Neff give little bit of everything. The
Three Yoscarys, European comedy aero
bats. are pleasing During the opening
burletta Louis Willis presents toe dane
ing specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
WILL BE IMPROVED.
Sale of 14th Street Property for In
vestment Purposes.

Ninety thousand square feet of ground
on the west side of 18th street at the in
tersection of 18th street and 18th street
road northwest has been sold by Messrs.
William T. and Richard C. Warthen to
DR. s. A. Robinson of New York and Vir-
ginia, the price paid being SCI, 600.
The property has a frontage of $50 feet
on 18th street and 14th street road and
frontages of $50 feet on Oak and Meridian
streets The purchase was made for in
vestment, and 1t Is the intention Of the
new owner to improve the property at an
early date by the erection of forty-two
modern brick dwellings. which will con-
tain ten rooms and two baths, and a very
large and handsome apartment house
which will front about eighty feet on 14th
street and will contain about thirtyfiv
apartmentS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
To Board of Guardians,

colored female child, about two years
Of age, who was found abandoned in
Armory Square last Sunday night about
10 o'clock, was turned over to the board
of children's guardians yesterday. When
policeman found the child he thought
she had merely wandered away from
home, and he had her taken to the house
Of detention to be cared for until her
parents should call for her. Nobody
called, however, SO the child was turned
over to the board of children's guardians
and sent to the home of nurse. 1t is
stated that the child Is an invalid and
her condition indicates that she was never
able to walk, making 1t appear that the
case is one of abandonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Murderous Assault Alleged.

Daniel Harris, colored, twenty-three
years old. whose home is at 327 H street
southwest, was arrested yesterday after
noon by Detectives Baur and Cornwe.l and
held to answer a charge of assault with
intent TO kill. 1t is charged that Harris shot
another colored man named John Henry
in the leg during a row in South Wash
fngton about two years ago. Harris left
the city shortly after the shooting and did
not return until about two weeks ago.
The prisoner admitted his identity and
said he had not known Henry had sworn
out warrant for HIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
House Plants Of Every Variety,
Palms etc; lowest prices. Shaffer, 14th &
-Advt.
Funeral of Mrs. M. E. Brown.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown, whose
death occurred Sunday morning last,
were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A.
G. Uhler, 202 North Washington street.
Alexandria. Va. Rev. William jackson
Morton, rector of Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church, assisted by Rev. Jo-
seph K. Sewer, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church. Off1ciated. The
remains were later brought here, and
the interment was made in Rock Creek
cemetery.
The pallbearers were G. Madison
Brown and Bedford Brown of this city
A. Lennox Chler and A. Griffith Uhler
of Alexandria. grandsons OF the de-
ceased and William NJ. Uhler and ].
w. Lord Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
New Real Estate Firm,

The real estate business of the late
Henry Wells has been purchased by the
new firm OF King. Milburn & Colliere. The
office Of Mr.. Wells in the Ames building
on G street, will be used by the new con-
Germ. William F. King and Charles C.
Milburn, who were associated in the real
estate business, with offices in this build
ing, will make no change in location, and
neither will Mr.. George r. Colliere, who
was in the Office of Mr.. Wells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Eational-"The Step Sister SIS pm.
Columbia-Dustin Farnum in Inc
Ranger" S:16 pm.
BeIasco-Carlotta Nilsson in The Three
of Us" SIS pm.
Chase s-Po tie vaudeville. SIS pm.
Majestic-KatAryn PurneN in "Thelma,
SIS pm.
New Academy-Wi William II. Turner in
Ills Terrible Secret" S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Knickerbocker Buriesquers,
h1:5 pm.
New LyceUm-The Broadway Gayety
Girls S.1J p IN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
New LYceum.

The Broadway Gaiety Girls opened the
week at the New Lyceum yesterday In a
bright bit of entertainment in two acts
entitled, "Suisette.' John Weber as
Franz Won Hovenberg, an American mil
honaire. is responsible for some coarse
fun, in which lie is industriously assisted
by Blanch Washburn. The show has a
vein OF originality which Is refreshing
The olio consists of six vaudeville acts:
eatrice E. Haynes, singer and dancer;
Blanch Washburn and company in "A
Jealous Woman" Clarence Marks, basso
singer; John Weber, assisted by Grace
Graham and Ruth De Shon in a musical
sketch entitled, I'm Codenzer" Benning-
ton Brothers, acrobats, and the Kaufman
Brothers, singing and dancing comedians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

With smaller though no less enthu-
s1ast1c audience than usual. Kathryn Pur-
nell and her company began their produc-
ton of "Thelma." The play, from Marie
Correlli's novel. is difficult to produce but
number of points in last nights perform
ance claimed approval The character
acting of w. s. James, as the old viking,
was distinctly a feature Helen Kyle as
Britta assisted materially in sustaining
interest by her breezy comedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
ITALIAN NIGHT.
Novel Entertainment Given by Co.
lumbia Turnverein.

Columbia Turnverein, local organiza-
ton Of German-Americans, began It's fall
season last evening by celebrating
italian Night and observing many of
the old customs of the fatherland in the
nall. 1th and L streets, which had been
made to look as nearly as possible like an
Italian garden. A balustrade backed with
green had been provided, ard in the dis
lance, seemingly, was Vesuvius. Paper
lanterns gave light for the dancing.
The president, Albert Buehler, opened
the exercises with short address. Miss
Bertha M. Burke sang several solos.
The music for the dancing was Italian
In character, one of the principal instru-
ments In the orchestra being harp.
Inc attendance was exceptionally large
and fun reigned supreme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Death Due to Heart Disease.

Robert Garrison twenty-five years old,
died last night at the Emergency Hos
pital. IL had been taken there from 400
sth street northwest. Garrison, VINO lived
at ilui r street northwest, fell upon the
steps IN front of saloon on Sth street
and received painful injuries. His death,
II is stated. was due to heart disease,
and not to the effects OF the fall, and the
necessary certificate of death was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Enters Plea of Not Guilty.

Frank Kane, the last Of the five stock
brokers indicted for conducting alleged
bucket shops, was arraigned today in
Criminal Court No. I, before Justice Stat
ford. He entered plea of not guilty
and was released on the 81 600 bond given
by him at the time of his arrest in
August. Attorney w. E. Ambrose rep
resents the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Deporting Non-Union Mechanics.

A a meeting OF the grievance commit
tee of the building trades held yesterday
afternoon Secretary Jas. McIver reported
that in the past week non-union mech an
ics had been depOrted from Washing -ol
by the committee, as follows: BriCklay-
ers, twenty-one; plasterers fourteen, ard
carpenters, seven. a meeting OF the
joint committee viii! be held this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Charles Washington, colored, twenty
seven years old, resident Of South
Washington, was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital last night for an injury
to the back Of his head He told the
police that he was struck with piece Of
brick while standing at the corner Of Sd
and X streets southwest about 10 o'clock
Washington gave the police the name Of
his alleged assailant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

and assist much in the success Of the pro-
duction. The character work of Eva Vim
cent, as Maggie" the Milesian maid Of
all work. and Emile Collins. as Hop
Wing, the Chinese factotum, were in fine
keeping with the realistic atmosphere
which is the plays greatest charm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Harry s. Jenkins Dead.

Word has been received here of the
sudden death of Harry S. Jenkins, jr
of this city, which occurred last Satur-
day at Morristown, N. J. The funeral
will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning from the residence of the
grandparents of deceased. 1920 4th
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Great Bear Spring Water, 4 Gal, SOC
Office. TO4 nth St Phone Main 962.

young colored man named Henry
White, living at 800 New York avenue;
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
last night from 18th and q streets north
west to be treated for scalp wound. He
said he had been assaulted by another
colored man, but he did not care to pros
eCute him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

A false alarm was sounded from box
275 last night about 11:3O o'clock, sum-
moning several companies Of the fire de-
partment to the vicinity Of Rhode Island
avenue and 10th street. The second pre-
cinct police reserves also responded.
They made an investigation, but did not
find the individual who turned in the
alarm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Mrs A y. Carr. sixty-three years Of
age who lives at G2h G. street northwest.
fell upon the sidewalk In front of the
Baltimore and Potomac depot yesterday
afternoon and sustained a painful injury
Her face was bruised and her left 80
cut. but she would not 90 to hospital
for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
New Furniture of Quality at Auction

at Wilson & Mayors, 1927 and 1929 St,
Wednesday morning, commencing 1870.
All new and perfect sample furniture d.
rect from standard manufacturers for the
parlor. library. hall, ming and bedrooms,
In all the newest designs and finest woods.
No better place to furnish your home. All
sales cash. but your cash finds Its great
est purchasing power here. Nothing mis-
represented. Sale new rugs Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Men of Brains Drink "Old Glory

because it is the finest dark beer that
can be brewed. Analysis shows its sup =
riority over other beers. Postal O phone
W. 1876 for case. Ahner-DTJry Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
You'll Not Only Draw Interest

on your deposits. but can check against
same at will in banking dept. of Union
Trust Co., 14i4 + ST. Interest paid on all
accounts Savings accounts invited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Go to Bobinger's Restaurant

formerly Alschwee's), 512 18th
If you'd enjoy the best the season affords.
Md. Fried Chicken. Hot Biscuits, Potomac
Bass, Oysters, etc. Moderate prices: Phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
CITY ITEMS.

Heurich's Beers Are Safeguarded
from all possible contamination at every
stage of production. You can't drink more
wholesome, more delicious beverages. Case
2 doz. Maerzen or Senate, s1.75. 2 doz La
ger, $50; bottle rebate, Soc. Drop postal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Visit Great Hagerstown Fair.

All trains, Baltimore and Ohio. from
Washington, October IA to IS, So 10 round
trip. Special trains on October 10 and II
al 1870 m, 81 80 round trip for the day
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Best Gas Burner you can buy.
Get booklet. See our demonstration
Brilliant. soft light.
1904 g st c. A. Muddiman. 616 18th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Every day hundreds of wants of the
people are filled by the use of the CLASH
fled columns of The Star. If you will
spend half an hour looking over these
columns this evening it will be time well
spent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

All Amateur Pictures Printed, Sc Up.
In real velox WILSON'S, 712 9th st. n W.
ap14-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Consult Owen About Tailoring.
A carefully selected stock of imported
fabrics. Very best facilities. 423 18th
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Hair Mattresses Remade, $3.50.
A. Carter. 1928 Goth st. Drop postal.
oc6-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

One-Half lib. Nutmegs for 1Oc;
ID. Pure Ground Pepper, 15c; lib. Mus
tard, 13c; 1 Id. Ginger, lie; 1 lb. Mixed
Spices, 12c. 1 Id. Root Ginger, 10c. J. T.
D. Pyles stores. oc7-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
C. A. Muddiman & Co.

Handsome Electric and Gas Drop Lights,
Art Glass Dome Chaude lers.
I2O4 G. St Lamps. GIG 18th ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
One Loaf of Meinberr's Bread

will settle the bread problem" in your
household A single trial establishes it in
favor with young and old. Nourishing, deli
cious. At your grocer's. Bakery, TIC 18th Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
5-Burner Dangler's Special Gas
Range only $3.50 A. Eberly's Sons, rs 9TH.
Modern Chiropody Exclusively.

Four expert operators. No delay. No
branch office. Georges & Son, Inc, 1911
Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Economy in Lumber-Buying
lis best promoted by dealing with us. Get
our prices. Eisinger Bros, 2109 7th st.n.w
oc7-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Old Carpets Woven Into Reversible
rugs Drop postal. Home Co.. 123 9Th ST. Sc.
ocS-3tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
October Is the Wedding Month

and flowers for the decorations are a
their best now. Consult GUIDE, 1914 f
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Money to lend at 4, 5 and SO on real es-
tate. Frank T. Rawlings Co, 1905 Pa ave.
Adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

The Macdonald School of Phrenol-
ogy and Psychology is now located 61S Sd
NV. Friends and patrons invited. Nine.
L. Macdonald. Professor. oc2 IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08
Branch Star Office, 14th & o SITS

Gentners Drug Store, at 18th and U
SITS. NV, is a branch Star office, where
advertisements are received at regular
rates. Wanted Help, Situations and
Rooms for Rent advertisements cost only
l cent word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Printers of Ability
are employed at Byron s. Adams, 512
18th, and high-class work results-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-08

Beautiful Palms, $3.50 Discount.
Blackstone Annual Sale. 14th and Ii
-AdVt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-03
BRETT RREEZES-

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
Christmas passed off very quietly
in our little town.
The young people we're glad TO see
the snow, and made good use Of it.
Some of our young people from
here attended the festival at Ed.
Barnes last Friday night a week.
They report a good time.
Henry Netting, Of Fairmont, was
seen vending his way toward Joe
Reeds one day last week.
Dorsey Fordyce, who is attend
ing high school at Waltersburg, Pa,
vas visiting friends here Christmas.
Lectie linn and brother Huff, Of
M%organtown, we're visiting their
grandfather, +. Reed, last Saturday
and Sunday.
Milton Rogers, Of Mt. Vernon,
passed through here Sunday en- route
to Morgantown.
The school at Mt. Vernon is pro.
crossing nicely this winter, with
Harvey McMillen as teacher.
The protracted meeting, which
was conducted at Masontown by
Revs. Hammond and Mama, has
closed. The church was greatly
revived and many souls saved.
George Newman, who is working
in the glass factory at Fsirchance.
was seen in our town Christmas.
I'd Born was a business caller
here Friday.
Nora Newman, Of Leckrone, Pa.
vas visiting friends here Xmas.
Isaiah Kirk, who has been sick.
IS able to be out again
]. r. Taylor, who lives nea Mt.
Vernon, and who has been calling
on friends near Rohi, returned home
Sunday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-03
Interesting Letters from a Host OF
Argus Writers.
SOMETHING DOING IN THB COUNTRY
Bright Bits Of News and Gossip About
You and Your NeighbOr-The
Events Of a Week.
MAPLE FOREST.
Special Correspondence of the Argus.

Special Correspondence of the Argus.
Winter came and gave us some
Shedding, but is now gone and left
nothing but mud.
Christmas passed off quietly with
plenty of snow.
Mrs. Allen Ringers health is inn
proving slowly.
Miss Iona Hanger was calling on
friends at Orr on Christmas.
Winfield Wolfe is getting ready
to work in Englehart's factory.
Jehu Jenkins is not much better
at this writing. His son Thomas is
still nursing him and intends to
stay until his health improves.
John Ringer was home over Xmas.
He is working near Friendsville, Md.
Miss Maude Livengood has a
situation in the Englehart wooden
mills making sample books.
Mrs. George Livengood's health
is worse since the cold weather.
A very pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
jenkins, Wednesday, December 90,
1906, when their daughter, bessie,
and Mr.. Charles Miller, of near
Valley Point, were married at a
o'clock p. m. The bride was dressed
in white mohair cloth. The brides
maid was Miss Elsie Livengood,
and the brides brother, Clarence
jenkins, best man. After congratu-
lations all were invited to the din.
ing-room, where the table was laden
with all the ~delicacies that could be
prepared. We wish the young cou-
pie a long and prosperous journey
through life.
Artie Groves, who is teaching
school near Terra Alta, was home
during the holidays.
Miss Daisy Ringer, who has been
working at Guseman, is home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Reckart,
of Cherry Grove, were visiting at
George Rodeheaver's recently.
Bruce Ringer has put up a new
blacksmith shop and has a full line
of tools. Polly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-03
B|RUCETON MILLS

Special correspondence OF The Argus
The old year is a thing of the
past.
How many good resolutions will
you keep
Mrs. Sarah Trowbridge, Of King.
wood, is here with her son Charles.
Lieut.. A. d. Cunningham and
family are visiting friends and rela-
tives IN town.
John Benson, of Uniontown, was
here a few hours Saturday.
o. l.. Gibson has returned to
Uniontown after a weeks sojourn
among relatives here.
Will Whitehar is around gather
ing up a lot Of fat cattle.
Miss Nora Michael was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall S%puraeon
at Jockey Valley, Pa, during the
holidays.
The Christmas tree here was a
great success, and the young folks
deserve great praise for carrying
the work through so successfully.
Walter Thomas is in Maryland
vsitiDg-welj, we won't say any
more.
Joseph Ross Machesney is the
new cashier Of our bank.
Mrs. Joseph Machesuey, Of Amos
is here, the guest Of her grandson,
Joseph Ross Machesney.
The Consolidated Telephone Co.
held a meeting here last Saturday
to tx up the business of the old wear.
Several Of our people attended
the oyster supper az BrandonviUe
the last night Of 1000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-03
KEEP IN GOOD HEALTH.

There are many thousands Of people all
over the world who can attribute their good
health to taking one or two Brandreth's
Pills every night These pills cleanse the
stomach and bowels. stimulate the kidneys
and liver and purify the blood. They are
the same fine Laxative tonic pill your grand.
parents used. and being purely vegetable
they are adapted to children and old PEG.
pie, as we'll as to those in the vigor Of man
hood. Brandreth's Pills have been in use
for over a century and can be obtained In
every drug and medicine store. either plain
or sugar coated.