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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
FIRE ENGINE DAMAGED,
Wheel Smashed While Company Was
Responding to False Alarm.

While responding to an alarm of fire turn
ed in from SD street and Prospect avenue
northwest about o'clock last evening, the
engine Of No. 1 engine company had the
left hind wheel smashed causing a damage
Of $50. The engine was removed to the
house Of No. 3 truck and repairs are being
rushed on 1t. 1t will be again in service
this evening. Another engine was put in
service temporarily at No. 1 engine house.
The engine was passing the corner Of 25th
street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
when the accident occurred. At that point
the wheels suddenly slipped on the Icy
pavements and the left hind wheel struck
raised portion of the car tracks. The
weight Of the entire engine was thrown
sidewise on the one wheel and it was crush
ed like paper. The engine crew escaped in
jury. -
A peculiar feature of the accident was
that the engine was responding to a false
alarm of fire, and it is pointed out by the
police that this shows the necessity for
dealing harshly with the parties responsible
for such needless runs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
MOVEMENTS IN REALTY
LOCAL PROPERTY SOLD AND
OTHERWISE HANDLED.

There have been several important mid
winter movements in the real estate mar
ket, including sales, leases and transfers.
Some of the transactions, involving a total
of more than 100000, are as follows:
Willige, Gibbs & Daniel, real estate brok-
ers, have sold to Mrs. Frances Hickman,
for Mr.. Walter B. Jennings of San Fran
cisco, the fine three-story brick residence
No. 1917 10th street, located on the east
side of that thoroughfare between 8 and
T streets northwest. The house has a.
pressed brick front, with brown-stone trim
mings. 1t has frontage Of twenty-four
feet by depth of $50 feet 1t is under
stood that $4,000 was paid for the property.
1t is the purpose Of the purchaser to occupy
the premises.
The residence at the northeast corner of
massachusetts, avenue and 10th street, now
occupied by Senator Clark of Montana, has
been leased by Senator Murray Crane of
Massa chusetts. The location is just west
of Dupont Circle.
Jordon & Bloomer, real estate brokers,
have bought from James Sharp the prop
erty at the northwest corner of 18th and
q streets, having frontage Of forty feet
on 18th street and sixty feet on G street.
The price paid is about 5000
1t is the intention of the new owners to
remodel the building now the property
and adapt the space for use as stores. The
firm owns the adjoining property on G
street to the west, which is now being re-
modelled for use their offices.
lot on the east side of 18th street, adj
joining the grounds of the Louise Home,
has been purchased by Mrs. Norman Will
liams of Chicago, and will be used by the
purchaser as the site for home for her
own use. The lot is th!r.y-six feet front
and 100 feet in depth. The price paid was
about s1SJ0D.
A lot on the north side of Q street west
of New Hampshire avenue. having a 'front.'
age Of forty feet and 4 depth Of Ito feet,
has been bought by Capt. Floyd Harris,
L. s. A. retired, from Gustave Kuhn. The
consideration is said to have been $4,000.
1t is the intention of the new owner to
erect on this site a residence for his own
use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
A Railroad Time Table

That Every One Can Understand.
To the man of business whose time is
money the easily remembered schedule of
ROYAL BLUE TRAINS to Philadelphia
and New York-'Every Odd Hours a
matter of profit.
Z, 8. IL, l, 3 and o'clock are the hours
of departure from Washington during the
day, emitting the IL o'clock train on Sun
day. All trains have excellent day coaches
and Pullman service with dining cars serv-
ing la carte, excepting the ROYAL LINZ
ITED," at pm. the best and most at
tractive train in the series, which serves
a famous table d'hote dinner. This train
is all Pullman, but no extra fare is charged,
other than regular Pullman rate.
The midnight train leaves Washington at
IL 80 pm, and returning leaves New York
at / 80 am, permitting an unbroken even
ings entertainment in the metropolis.
These splendid trains returning leave
New York Every Even Hour during the
day.
Reservations may be secured at Balti-
more and Ohio ticket offices, 1417 G street
MT, near 18th street; 619 Pennsylvania
arenue. and station, New Jersey avenue
and c Street.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

A Tremendously Powerful and Vivid
~ American Plot.

man unlike any other fiction hero ever
created; a tremendously powerful and vivid
ly American" plot; unique treatment and
a daringly new idea. These are the salient
points Of Caleb Sonover, RaIlroader"-the
points that stand out in every page and at
times startle the reader like a blow in the
face.
Caleb Conover Is a self-made man who
glorifies his Maker. Starting life in the
gutter he has by brute force and rough
genius smashed his way through all oppo-
The opening of the story finds him there,
and the narrative carries him on through
phases and adventures compared to which
his earlier herculean task of wrenching
success from failure Is as nothing.
Caleb himself has no model in fiction, but
will find a host of imitators. His epigrams,
his caustic flashes Of wit, his indomitable,
brutal will power and the brief glimpses
Afforded Of another and almost uncanny
side Of his nature all go to make up char
acter as different from David Harum and
others of the 'self-made" type as cham
payne from cider.
mere character study. 1t is a novel of
action, alive with human interest exciting
adventure and unforeseen episode. The
reader, who, at any given place, can tell
how the story is going to end does not
exist. 1t defies every tradition, every hack
neyed rule. 1t stands alone; like its hero,
it is a type by itself
The heroine, too, is as original a crea-
ton in her way as Caleb. She bears no
kinship to the milk-and-water damsel Of
everyday novel-land. She is girl to be
remembered.
BY the way, there is a fight in "Caleb
Conover. Railroader." that will send the
blood faster through every normal mans
veins. And love story that will make
an appeal all its own to every girl. Laugh
ter thrills of an honest compelling sort,
and perhaps an unbidden tear or two. This
is summary of the books emotions. But
over and through all the gripping force of
a great story splendidly told. native
story that Dreams forth vibrant. virile
Americanism. Read it. The opening chap
ters Of this great noval begin Saturday,
March 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

Guides American Beauties
are the especial pride of these florists. Ac-
best specimens grown. 1l14 F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
T He EAT e R.
Belaseo Thsater.

'"The New York Idea is a departure from
the serious plays in which Mrs. Fiske has
been the central figure in recent seasons.
1t displays vastly more sprightly and
genial mood than Tess of the D'Urber-
villes,'' or Becky Sharp" or "Hedda
Gabler" or Leah Kleschna." 1t Is, In
short, a comedy Of modern manners, smart
in dialogue and vivacious in incident, but
with no great dramatic intensity. The most
surprising thing about 1.-THE New York
Idea" is that 1t should have been written
by Langdon Mitchell instead Of by Clyde
Fitch. go
1t is one of the plays whose attraction
depends on what Is said rather than on
what is done. Its mechanism is borrowed
piecemeal from so many sources, the MAN
one being Sardou's 'Divorcons." that any
striking display of originality must be look
ed for in the talk. The display is there
1t is positive fireworks Rockets of repartee
are answered by showers of sparkling cpl
grams. The tone of the dialogue is neces-
sarily cynical, but it is never the less,
natural flow of keen wit. The characters,
too, are drawn with the touch of native
dignity which redeems them, and without
straining the probabilities permits the SIM
pie, old-fashiOned ideas Of social economy
to triumph in the end. The title of the play
is the only specimen Of clumsy phraseology
that it contains.
The performance has the even accuracy
The points are scored with unmistakabIe
distinctness, yet never with undue en-
phasis. The characters have the element
of exaggeration essential to footlight pur-
poses, yet they are human and recognizable.
Mrs. Fiske gives to the principal role that
enormous interest-compelling nerve force
which makes her so distinct and important
a personality in the drama. Her treatment
of the role is deft and spontaneous Its com
edy Is fully preserved, but its refinement is
never sacrificed. John Mason gives an un-
assuming but effective characterization OF
the man of the world who takes reverses
of all kinds coolly, but whose sentiments
remain warm in spite Of himself. Marion
Lea impersonates an artificial beauty whose
vanities and strategems would have done
credit to any of the old-time dranatists
who made feminine foibles an especial
theme. She was like a character from
Wycherly or Congreve; yet plausible and at
home in the surroundings of today. Charles
Harbury and Dudley Clinton both gave
fine character delneations, and Robert v.
Ferguson as horse trainer offered por-
traiture of quiet and complete correctness.
To Mr.. George Arliss fell the main respon-
sfbility of many scenes. His role, that Of
a young Englishman who proceeds to adapt
himself with more enthusiasm than discre-
ton to the customs of this gilded circle, is
the most distinctly humorous and therefore
the most popularity approved part in the
play. His performance was in every respect
admirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Fairmont Citizens Protest.

At special meeting of the Fairmont
Citizens Association, held at the residence
of Mr.. Frank Coleman on Park avenue last
evening, the question of the proposed site
of the new school house vas discussed, OBJ
lection having been made to its location be-
tween Deanwood and Kenilworth, as rec
commended, it was stated, by the District
Commissioners. Preference as to location
was expressed by the association in a reso-
luton, unanimously adopted, favoring a
site on Sherif's road, near the District
line. Copies of the resolution will be sent
10 the Commissioners and the board of edu-
cation. The site under consideration is said
TO be unimproved by public highways and
difficult of access. Messrs j. F. Arm
strong, X. {. Hart and C. L. Payne spoke
In advocacy of the Sheriff road site
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Charge Of Mutiny.

A warrant has been issued by Judge An
son S. Taylor, United States commissioner
for the arrest of James Kelson, who is
charged with mutiny on board the steamer
st. Johns while she was at Colonial Beach
last August. The warrant is said to- be
based on the indictment recently reported
against Kelson by the federal grand jury
at Alexandria. He has been on bail, and
it was feared that he had jumped his bond.
1t is alleged that Kelson refused to obey
the orders Of his superior officer on the
steamboat at the time there was trouble
with the crew and several sailors were
about to be put ashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Dies as Result Of Injuries.

Andrew Jackson, who resided at 80 Sd
street southwest, the aged colored man who
was run, down by a switch engine of the
Pennsylvania railroad in Southwest WASH
ington yesterday morning, died at the
Emergency Hospital about 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon as the result Of his In
juries. He had one leg severely crushed
under the locomotive wheel, and received
other injuries. When he reached the hos
pital 1t was feared that he could not live,
and he did not respond to treatment.
After his death, the body was removed to
the morgue and Coroner hewitt gave a GER
tificate Of accidental death. 1t was found
that Jackson was walking along the tracks
at It'll and streets southwest about 1890
o'clock yesterday morning. when he was
run down by the switch engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
TERM OF FIVE YEAKS
IMPOSED By COURT ON
ELLEN PUcKErT.

Miss Ellen Pickett, alias Eulalie Pickett,
the Agricultural Department employe who
entered a plea Of guilty to charge Of
forgery last Tuesday in Criminal Court No.
2, was today sentenced by Justice Barnard
to serve five years in the penitentiary.
After listening to plea from Attorney
William E. Ambrose that the court make
the sentence about three years, Justice
Barnard declared that the statute provides
penalty Of from one to ten years for
forgery. and that while he would consider
the plea of guilty, he was forced to remem-
Der the aggravated circumstances of the
case. The defendant, he said, seemed in
telligent, and it did not appear that she had
been duped by others. She did not con-
slider her aged mother he stated, when the
crime was committed, and the court could
not take into consideration the suffering Of
the parent.
Justice Barnard, in conclusion. said that
he was of opinion that a sentence of less
than five years should not be imposed. He
accordingly announced the sentence of the
law to be Imprisonment for five years in
the penitentiary at Moundsville.
Miss Pickett received the sentence with
out tremor: she gave no evidence of being
anected by It.. Her mother, now seventy
years of age, was in court this morning
and accompanied her daughter to the cell
after the sentence. She bore the ordeal
better today than last Tuesday.
Miss Pickett chatted with Attorney AM
brose as she was taken from the court
room. Just as she reached the cell door
she inquired of counsel, When does the
sentence begin?'
Immediately" the attorney answered.
How long do 1 actually have to server
inquired the defendant.
About three years. Mr.. Ambrose said
The Indictment to which Miss Puckett
pleaded guilty charged that she forged the
name of Annie E. Mcknight to certain
mortgages and notes aggregating several
thousand dollars. The notes., it was al
legged. were cashed by her at certain local
financial institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Nordica Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo
Club.

Messrs Walter 7. Holt and H. Ernest
Galleher. director and assistant director of
the Nordica Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo
clubs, have prepared an exceptionally fine
musical program for their concert at
Metropolitan Church tomorrow evening
The clubs will be heard in "Pique
Dame overture; "Mocking Bird selec-
tons. Meditation and other selections of
equal merit, in two of which the Banjo
Club will be united with the Mandolin and
Guitar Club. The clubs will be assisted
by leading local talent. Accompanied by
the Mandolin and Guitar Club, Mrs W. H
Shir-clin will sing Sweetheart" dedicated
TO her by Mr.. Holt and Miss Gertrude NJ
Walsh. Mr.. Arthur Mayo will give piano
solos. and there will be numbers by the
philharmonic Quartet, under direction of
Mr.. S. Frederick Smith, and by the Apollo
Male Quartet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
We Can Supply All the Laths

ARGo, ARGo, ARGo, ARGo. ARGo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

The grand jury has reported indictments
follows:
Cornelius Holmes, alias Johnson house
breaking; Louis Bricker, housebreaking;
Frank Young, housebreaking; Arthur
Welsh. housebreaking; Joseph Curtiss,
grand larceny. George Wayne, depreda-
ton of private property; Mamie Queen,
cruelty to children, in violation OF section
S14 of the code; Joseph Allen, alias Greco,
robbery; Charlie Thompson, alias Thomas
Robinson. robbery; Santa Anna Lusby.
grand larceny; Arthur Welsh, assault to
kill and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers, for
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points SOUTH
every day in the year at ESQ pm.
Electric trains from 18th street ana
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount vernon
hourly. 10 a m. to pm. Arlington ana Al
exandria every twenty minutes
Cars from station at AqueduCt bridge Tor
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Churcn
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from go am. to G:3O pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Geological ParK'
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 10Th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Arrangements for Lecture.

Arrangements have been made for a lee
fure 10 be delivered at 4:15 o'clock this af-
ternoon by DIR. Anatoie lie Brax, professor
at the University of Rennes, France, to be
given In French IN the assembly hall Of
the Catholic University. His subject will
be The Manifestations of the Religious
Life Among the Armorican Bretons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
EXCURSIONS, ETC.
Trolley to Kensington

IIVuHSy 70 uNSHHSHHHX VUtI
Via Rock Greek Bridges. Parks. Zoo, Chew Cnaav
Lake. Visitors should see these beautiful subur60.
Cars from 18th and N. Z. ave. every Is minutes,
Tickets 26c.. at FUSSEI.LS 1927 n. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

While at work in the seamens shop at
the navy ward last Saturday Frank Brewer,
twenty-six years old of - 9Th street south
east had his right foot severely burned by
potash. Treatment for the buns were
gwen by the navy yard physicians. and yes
terday the patient was improved so much
that he was removed to his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
]. II. Small & Sons, Florists.
Washington and New York.-Advt.
Gift for Representative Often.

Representative Theobold Often, d. D., of
Wisconsin was last evening presented with
o handsome watch charm as a mark of ap-
probation of his efforts in making a sue
cess of the congressional prayer meetings
at the Dewey Hotel by those OF his COL
leagues who make the Dewey their stop
ping place during the session.
Mrs. Crumpacker. wife of Representative
Crumpaeker of Indiana, made the presenta-
ton speech, and Representative Often re-
sponded feelingly. Representative Often
has been in Congress twelve years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Majestic Theater.

The Majestic Theater opened last night
with Chinatown Charlie" a melodrama
with four acts and sixteen scenes, showing
a vivid panorama of the seamy side of New
York life and filled with many thrilling and
exciting situations. Chinatown Charlie, an
opium fiend who has fallen from grace In
his rich uncle's home and seeks relief in
the dens Of certain hop joints In China
town. is portrayed in an able manner by
Leslie Morose.
Harry Fields. the popular Hebrew come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Superior Service to Chicago
Via Baltimore and Ohio.

Two solid splendidly equipped trains
leave Washington Loo and $50 pm. daily,
arriving in Chicago without change of cars
at 9:45 am and 5:15 pm. next day. Din
ing cars on both trains. Pullman reserva-
lions account adjournment Congress may
now be made for all trains up to March
10 at 1417 G St, 619 Penna. ave. and sta
ton, n. j. ave. and St. officeS.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

dian, was the star Of the piece, and with
the assistance Of Edith Browning, who
played the part Of Maggie Molloy, furnished
an abundance Of fun during the four blood
curdling acts. The human bridge scene
in the third act, over which Charles sweet
heart escapes from the roof of an opium
den. was particularly realistic and thrilling.
This bridge was formed by the four Stewart
Sisters, who furnished several other pleas
ing acrobattc and dancing features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
New Lyceum Theater.

Two large audiences were in attendance to
witness the opening performances of 1.-The
Innocent Maids" yesterday afternoon and
last night at the New Lyceum. THE Inno-
cent Maids in Chinatown and Fiddle
Dumb are the two burlesques. The
olio is quite large and includes speciality
by Larry Smith and Mamie Champion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Vaughan Glass Banquet.

Plans are being made for the sixteenth
annual banquet Of the Vaughn class. March
1. at I o'clock p.m., in the Sunday school
house. Sth and H streets. John w. Foster
will discuss 1.-THE Young Man and His
Country" and John Barrett will speak of
'The Young Man In Politics..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Superior Service to Cincinnati and

st. Louis via Baltimore and Ohio.
Splendidly equipped trains leave Wash
ington at am, 4:O5 pm. and 1910 night,
and st. Louis in % hours. Pullman reser-
vations account adjournment Congress may
now be made for all trains up to March
10, at 1417 @ St., $40 Penna. ave- and sta
ton, N. J. ave. and C st.. offices.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Talks at Foundry Tonight.

At the meeting at Foundry NJ. E. Church
this evening Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster. who has
just returned to the city. will introduce the
speakers, who are Representative Geo. d.
McCreary, who will speak on in Mexico
In 1874 with Bishop Simpson" and Judge
W. l.. Chambers. who will tell of Samoa
and Robert Louis Stevenson"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Sd and Ind. Ave. N W., Star Branch.

If you are not coming downtown tomor-
row leave your advertisement for The Star
at Butler & Fields Pharmacy, Sd and In
diana avenue northwest. and it will be
sent to The Star Office without additional
cost Wanted Help and Rooms for Rent
advertisements are only one cent per word
each insertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
You'll Thrive on Milk" Bread.

Every quality that goes to make bread nu-
tritious is centered in Holmes genuine
homemade Milk Bread. 1t is the clean.
wholesome, delicious product of the best and
purest materials. Delivered fresh from oven
to table, &c. The finest homemade Pies. all
favorite kinds, 20c Holmes Bakery, 1st &,
E sts Phones E. 144O and 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Mrs. Margaret Brosnan. dated
June q, 1902, has been filed for probate.
The entire estate is devised to her son. Will
liam J. Brosnan, on condition that he pay
81 600 to his sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Nc
Andrews. Mr.. Brosnan is also to act as
executor.
BY the terms Of the will of William ].
Carter, dated January IL, 1907, and offered
for probate, his entire estate is given to his
widow, Mrs. Jessie Brady Carter. Mrs. Car
ter Is also named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

A collision occurred late yesterday after
noon between a street car and a coal cart
of the Allegheny Coal Company, driven by
Harry Grace colored, on street near 9th.
About s. damage was done to the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
SKIN HUMORS
Eczemas, Rashes, Itchings, Irrita-
tons Cured by Cuticura.

Warm baths with Cuticura Soap, gentle anoint-
ings with Cuticusa Ointment. and mild doses Of
Cuticura Pills afford immediate relief and point to
a speedy cure Of torturing, disfguring humors Of
the skim scalp. and blood Of infants, children and
adults, when all else falls.
Sold throughout the world Potter Drug Chem.
Corp, Sole Props, Boston, Mass. DMailed Free,
4S-page Cuticura Booklet Skin Diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26

For Medicinal Use "Old Braddock"
Is the Safest Choice.
There should be no question as to the purity
of your whiskey. Order "Braddock'' and avoid
all doubt. Jas. Clark Distilling Co, d. P.
Mccarthy, Mgr, go Pa. ave. Phone 1896.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-26
Wilson & Mayors Wednesday Sale

Commencing IL am. Fine new furniture
direct from standard manufacturers at
auction. Furnish your home here and save
money in doing so. Nothing misrepresented
We do not sell any defective or inferior
goods Seats provided. 1927 and 1229 q ST.