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T HE THE AT e r .
New National Theater.

Polly of the Circus had its first per-
Torrance at the New National Theater
last nightl 1t was an occasion of ex-
traordinary enthusiasm. for the word OF
the audience was from the outset friendly.
Everybody who has seen Mabel Taliaferro
felt an interest in the success of this win
some, magnetic and transformations little
woman. She is of the type with whom
acting is more of psychology than of art.
She suits the action to the word IN
stinctively, and technical skill is not so
obtruded as to destroy the impression of
spontaneity. Polly of the Circus has
unquestionably presented new stellar
personality to the stage, and would be i'm
portant for this If for no other reason.
The play is partly drama and partly
spectacle. The contrast between the two
is permitted to occur with sharpness
that prevents harmonious and complete
effect. Each, separately, is good. Yet
each. instead of assisting the other, sets
up conflict for first place in attention 1t
may be regarded as a triumph of mind
over matter, for despite the enormous
spectacular display which distinguishes
the presentation, it is the simple story of
the love of heart-hungry little circus
girl for a village minister that gives the
play vital interest. The central role,
Polly is admirably drawn. The string
of slang with which she introduces her
SELL Is llldue, ny lOTCe Ol d.
pathetic as 1t is grotesque, and the grad
ual awakening of soul and intellect is
shown with delicacy and power.
From spectacular point of view the
greatest scene in the performance is that
which depicts the three-ring circus tent.
1t is as much of an achievement in its
way as the chariot race in Ben Hur.
but as the play stands. lacks the dra-
matte foundation which makes the chariot
race an element of plot interest. If there
were some great thing depending on
Polly's ride in the ring this magnificent
scene would assuredly bring the audience
to its feet. AS it now presents itself it is
but an incident of delay in a narrative
that is already practically complete. For
once the author and the player have sue
ceeded in overwhelming the scenic artif-
icer. The piece, with all its admirable
points will not be homogeneous work
until the spectacular element is more SUBJ
ordnated to the dramatic interest.
The part of the minister was well played
by Malcolm Williams, and Joseph Brennan
as Big Jim, the warm-hearted canvass
man. was notably good. A number of
character bits were well rendered. Cur
tain calls were many and insistent and
resulted in a speech by Mr.. Williams on
behalf of Miss Talaferro. The author of
the piece Miss Margaret Mayo, was called
for but did not respond.
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Election of Officers.

James A. Garfield Post. No. I. Grand
Army of the Republic. at its last meeting
elected officers for the year 1908, as fol-
lows:
John G. Maynard, commander: hooerts
Harleston, senior vice commander; Au-
gustus Ridgely, senior vice commander;
Louis J. Melchior, quartermaster: Thomas
Calver. surgeon; James H. Bradford,
chaplain; John Connolly, officer or the
day; Clarence II. Cornell. officer of the
guard: Philip Weber. outside sentinel
Department committees-Rev. James H.
Bradford, member board OF managers SOL
diers temporary home; Thomas Calver,
memorial committee; Augustus nIdgely,
relief committee. H. l.. Johnson. William
NJ. Potter, E. A. Fenton. James l.. Daven-
port and A. H. Frear. delegates to depart
ment encampment, and Charles L. Patten,
William II. Decker. Charles Z. Hartung,
mates.
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CLERKS TAKE EMBRACE.
Object to "Power and Misplaced Con
fidence' Of Division Chiefs.

Under the heading of Power and Mis-
placed Confidence petitions have been
sent to Senators and Representatives in
Congress by government clerks and other
employees. It is said, calling attention to
the "deplorable conditions in regard to
the power of division chiefs 1t is stated
that these chiefs have the first say in the
matter of promotion of the clerks under
them, and that 1.-The so-called efficiency
rating. which takes place semi-annually.
decides the clerks fate"
The further statement is made that If
any clerk is personally favor.d by his
chief heNwill be promoted on the basis
of the chiefs report to the chief clerk of
the bureau regardless of ability, but woe
to the clerk who has incurred the dis
pleasure of his chief. for he will be de-
prived of advancement.
Many clerks in the govrnment service
in their appeal to Senators and Repre-
sentatives have expressed the hope that
the time is near at hant when the doings
of such chiefs will be brought into the
limelight of public scrutiny. One of the
clerks has written that the ''aim O. the
government is honesty, justice and l.per-
atty to every one of its employees, great
or small"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
MEMS CLUB MEETS.
Special Features Presented at Mount
Vernon Place Church.

The parior of Mount Vernon Place
Church, 9th and X streets, was crowded
to OVERLOOKING last evening. the occasion
being the annual open meeting of the
Mems Society of the church
Mr.. Clifford Bergman of The Evening
Star presented charcoal pictures of lead
ing prominent men, including the Presi-
dent, Uncle Joe" Cannon. Mr. Bryan,
Mr.. Fairbanks and Mr. Taft. and also of
the Teddy bear and, in addition,
showed the audience how easy it is by a
few touches of the pencil to transform
defeated candidate" into u nice. pretty
Vice President of the United States. who
looked Just good as" Mr.. Fairbanks
Selections were contributed by the St.
Stephens Male Quartet-Messrs. Howard
c. Cook, first tenor: Thomas J. German,
first bass: j. S. Duffy, second tenor and
J. F. Duggan. second bass. Mr.. Harry
wheaton Howard was accompanist The
members of the quartet also favored the
society with number of vocal solos Mr.
Harry Wheaton Howard contributed an
instrumental solo.
One of the events of the evening was n
sketch entitled ION and Off" presented
by Mr.. Thomas TrOdden, jr Mr. Trod-
den represented the celebrated "Old
Black joe" and discussed many of Wash
ington's most serious civic problems. in
Guiding the near" relation existing be-
tween our new Union station and the
street railways. and how easy it is to
reach the cars from the depot-if YOU
walk. From beginning to end laughter
was on and everything else. including
duli care: was on Everybody laughed
some periodically. while others did not oh.
serve any periods whatever-just laughed
all the time.
At the conclusion the society presented
MI Berryman with Inemento in appre-
citation of his Kindness in t-ib
| the evenings entertainment, and Mr.
Bergman replied to the presentation i'm =
pretty little speech
The Mems Society is looking forward
| to an Increased interest in its work AND
| 10 large accessions in its membership dur.
| ing the year, and accepts the well-attend
ed meeting of last night as an omen OF
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
HISTORIC HOMES.
Paper Read at Meeting of Columbia
Historical Society.

Historic Washington Homes" was the
subject of a paper read at a meeting of
the Columbia Historical Society last even
ing at the Shoreham. The author of the
paper Hal H. Smith, gave an account of
the many homes which cluster about La
fayette Square and the famous men and
women associated with them, as we'll as
the important events with which they
have been connected.
Other localities in the city that were
mentioned were the vicinity of Franklin
Park. the row of houses at I'd and ]
streets and the courthouse locality.
in the course of the discussion which fol
lowed a number of those present contrib
uted facts of interest In regard to build
ings here which are identified with events
in the past that have become history
and in some cases notable in the records
of the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
FOR SOCIAL SERVICE.
Addresses at Meeting of Washington
Co-Operative League.

Mrs. H. C. Bolton presided at meeting
of the Washington Cooperative League
for Social Service yesterday afternoon at
the Washington Club, ITO street. Mrs.
Charles NJ. Pepper, a delegate from the
District Federation of Women's Clubs,
was one of the speakers. Mrs. Pepper re-
ferred to the eight organizations affiliated
with the league, the work of which Is
strictly among women in the District.
She declared it is non-sectarian and that
women of every denomination are taking
an active part in carrying it forward.
Mrs. Pepper referred to the history of the
Travellers Aid Society, the work of which
has been aided to a great extent by MEM
bers of the league.
In speaking of travel in this country
Mrs. Pepper declared that nowhere are
men more generous to women than they
are in America and under thf floating
Stars and Stripes.
The principal aim of the league is stated
to be the betterment of the conditions of
the wage-earning women and girls of the
District of Columbia. Miss Florence
Brown and others made short addresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
Matinee Girl strikingly Beautiful.
Art subject free with Elk Grove coupons.
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Officers of U. S. Grant Post.

AT meeting OF L. S. Grant Post, No. 6,
Department of the Potomac G. a. R..
committee. consisting of Past Department
Commanders N. NJ. Brooks. George Cor
son and S. E. Faunce and Departmen MT
Quartermaster F. 4. McKenna and Will
liam n. Thomas. nominated the following
officers to serve the post for 1908. and the
adjutant was instructed to cast the unan-
imous vote of the post for them: Burton
r. Ross, commander third term; Howard
NJ. Gilman. senior vice commander; Ed
ward p Upham. Junior vice commander;
J. Z. Clifford. surgeon: George Tate, chap
lain: William n. Thomas. officer of the
day: Richard Riggles. officer of the guard
DR.. Harrison NJ Bennett. quartermaster
representatives to the department en-
campment. J. e Clifford, Fl. NJ Gilman,
r. p. Upham; alternates. w. N. Thomas,
II. n. Bennett and c. L. Saers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
For Xmas Order Jno. G. Meinbere'

Fruit and Pound Cake. 25c Lib,
and save the trouble and expense of
baking at home. Rich. moist and deli
cious. Leave your order at Bakery. ZIG
18th Sc; at So o st. mkt. or at grocer's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
EXCURSIONS.

Announcement that the President will
review the fleet of Admiral Evans before
its departure from Hampton roads for
the Pacific cruise has added interest to
the great naval rendezvous off Old Point
with the result that visitors are congre.
eating from all points to view the as
semblage of war vessels. The Chamber
lin will be the scene of many social
honors for the officers. including dinners
and a ball. The Norfolk and Washing
ton steamers. leaving this city daily at
$50 pm, afford a comfortable and con-
venient means of reaching Ola Point and
Norfolk. and give passengers near views
of the fleet. Tickets and information may
be had at It'll street wharf, or at TO5 14th
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
Wills Filed for Probate

The will of Mrs. Honora A. Morrow,
dated May % last. has been filed for
probate. She directs the sale of the
property at 9TH and E streets southwest
and the distribution of the proceeds
among her daughters. Alice V. Cooke,
Mary G. Tyler. Hattie Pitsnogle and
Ada +. Cooke. The remaining estate is
left to Mrs. Mary G. Tyler. Robert r.
Cooke is named executor.
BY the terms of the will of Essie Wah-
ling. dated November %. 1907, and filed
yesterday, she leaves all Of her estate to
her sister. Mary Lula Wahling. and
names her executriX
Miss Mary Lucille Carpenter by her will,
dated May 81, 1907. and filed Yesterday
leaves her property at zoos 2Jth street
northwestlto her mother. Mrs Sarah Ann
Carpenter, and names her executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
SONS IN ANNUAL SESSION.
Patriotic Body Elects officers TO-
Ensuing Year.

The members o. the District of Column
bia Society Sons of the Revolution held
their annual meeting last night at the
New Willard. Officers were elected for
the ensuing year, business that had &C
cumulated since the last meeting in March
was disposed of, and new business was
discussed. Following the business meet
ing an interesting stereopticon lecture on
Gen. Washington From His Birth to
His Marriage" was delivered by Joseph
1. Keefer. Frederick w. Huidekoper,
president of the society, was in the chair.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Frederick w Huidekoper, president;
William Stone Albert. vice president:
Charles L. Gurley, secretary; Balch B.
Wilson, treasurer; Alfred G. Horner, reg
istrar; Rev. Randolph H. McKim. chap
lain. The board of directors, also elected
last night, consists of Col. Henry May,
DR.. Charles F. Langworthy, Col. Benja-
min Reeves Russell, U. g. M. c.; John
Keim Stauffer, s. w. Woodward, Rev
Ormsby McCammon and Armistead Peter,
jr. These officers are the same as during
the past year. with the exception of
Charles l.. Gurley. who was elected sec
rotary to succeed DR.. Marcus Benjamin,
who served several terms and declined to
run again.
Mr.. Keefer's lecture on Gen. Washing
ton was exceptionally interesting. He
has been close student of the life of
the first President, and is regarded as an
authority upon the subject. He used
more than 100 pictures to illustrate his
talk.
The secretary announced at the close
of the meeting that an invitation has
local society to visit the old Fraunces
Tavern in New York, which has been
preserved by the New York branch of
the organization. 1t was in this old
building that Washington babe farewell
to his officers at the close of the revolu-
ton.
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BLAZE.
Damage to Grocery Store Owned b!
George W. Smith-Other Fires.

A disastrous blaze occurred in the
grocery store Of George w. Smith. 11a1
V street northwest. last night shortly
after o'clock. The blaze had gained
considerable Roadway by the time the
fire department reached the store and it
was impossible to check it before the
stock and building had been badly dam
aged Mr.. Smith estimates his loss I'D
stock at about $500, similar amount
of damage having been sustained by
the building. The damage is covered
by insurance.
About IS damage was caused by fire
last night in the house of Mrs. William
Scully, 14O1 18th street. The blaze was
caused by lace curtain coming in con-
tact with lighted gasjet. No. 9 engine
company responded to local alarm, but
the fire was .extinguished before the fire
men reached the house.
A defective flue is alleged to have beer
responsible for d fire scare in the house
of Charles Ernst, No. % Q street north
east, last night about 6 o'clock. Mem.
bers of No. Il engine company responded
to local alarm and the blaze was ex-
tinguished before any damage had been
caused.
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w. c. T. U. Echo Meeting.

Arrangements have been made by the
District Woman's Christian Temperance
Union for an echo meeting of the nation
al convention held recently in Nashville
Tenn. The session will be held in Union
NJ. +. Church, 10th street near Pennsyl-
vania avenue, tomorrow evening at 7: :,l
O'Clock The speakers will include Mrs
Margaret Dye Ellis. legislative superin-
tendent of the Nationa! w c. r p: Mrs
Don r. Blaine. District secretary; Mrs
s. ii. Phillips, president of lie Droit
Union. and Mrs. c. II. Hanson. presiden,
of lexington Union.
Mrs. Clinton Smith, president of the
District w. c. T. L., will preside. The
music. under the direction of Mrs. E. w
Cheeseman. will be a feature
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Indians Sue for Writ of Mandamus.

Wiley Adams and some fifty-six other
persons claiming to be members of the
Choctaw tribe of Indians. through Attor-
neys Happier & Merilat and James X
Jones. Of this city. today filed suits for
mandamus in the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia against James Ru-
dolph Garfield, as Secretary of the Inte-
rior, to compel him to restore their names
to the tribal rolls from which they We're
stricken March last by Secretary Hitch
cock. The Court of Appeals recently, in
suits filed by the same attorneys, held
that the Secretary had no power to strike
from the rolls names lawfully placed
thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
Sues Railway for Damages.

Robert Hamilton, as father and next
friend of Elmer Hamilton, a minor. has
filed suit against the Philadelphia. Balti-
more and Washington Railroad Company
to recover $4,000 damages for injuries
alleged to have been sustained by young
Hamilton through the negligence of a
gateman of the defendant company De-
cember u, 1906
j is claimed that the boy was driving a
team on the road leading from Bennine
bridge, and, in crossing the railroad
tracks. through the alleged negligence OF
the crossing gateman. was struck by a
train and injured about the head and
back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco--E. III. Sothern in The Fool
Hath Said-There Is No God" S:1o pm.
Columbia-"The Time, the Place and the
Girl Sis pm.
Automatically of the Circus" Sis
pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Majestic-''Piff. Paff. Pouf.' SIS pm.
New Academy-Miss Cecil Spooner IN
'The Dancer and the King" S:1o pm
Gayety-Tbe Night Owls Company, $40
PM
New Lyceum-"The Rollickers,' $40
pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, morn
ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
PLEA OF GUILTY.
"Kleptomania," Says Man Who En-
tered Qualtrough House.

Claiming to be a kleptomaniac. Charles
Walton has entered a plea of guilty to
two indictments charging him with house
breaking and depreciation on private prop
erty. Walton June % last broke into the
home of Commander Edward Qualtrough
at 1901 f street, and hauled away a
wagon load of bronze chandeliers, statues
and wall brackets. The robbery was not
discovered until three months later, when
Mrs. Qualtrough returned from a vaca-
ton trip.
Walton was arrested in Alexandria,
where he was said to be attempting to
dispose of some of the bronZes to a sec
Ond-hand dealer.
Attorney J. b. NJ. Laughin represented
Walton and advised plea of guilty. Sen
tence will be imposed by Justice Barnard
Friday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11

Great Bear Spring Water, 4 Gal,
Roc. Office. 1O4 18th st. Phone Main 324O.
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Address on Travel Expense Accounts

In an address on Travel Expense Ac-
counts" before a meeting of the Associa-
ton of American Government Account
ants at tie Public Library last evening
L. L. Robins Of the Treasury Depart
ment said that officers of the government
in the relation in question should be
treated as are commercial agents by their
employers. He reviewed the laws govern
ing travel allowances and decisions of the
federal courts and of the controller of
the currency, and said that on the sur
face the item of travelling expense might
seem trivial but that it is of real i'm
portance. not only to the welfare of the
employees, but to the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
"The End Of the Trail"

Coming to the New Academy, begin
ming Monday night next. is THE End
of the TRAIL western play produced by
Lincoln ]. Carter. 1t is a tale of life in
the early forties on the plains of Arizona
before barbed wire and the steam horse
made inroads upon civilization in that
section. The cast is headed by Miss
Julia Gray in the leading role assisted
by Mr.. Jossey, the actor-author; Mr..
Fred Loomis, Will H. Stevens, Gordon
Eldred, Robert Harlan, Miss Lee Jarvis
and many others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11

Save Elk Grove Butter coupons.-Advt
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Thomas Camp Election.

At a recent meeting of Admiral Thomas
Camp of United Spanish War Veterans
(colored), Charles Piper was elected
commander to succeed Capt Jerry Oscar
Tolson, whose term will expire in about
three weeks. The installation of officers
will take place at Galilean Fishermen's
Hall. F street between Sd and Az streets
southwest, the first Tuesday in January
at o'clock pm. The reports of the
officers showed the camp to be in a
hourfshing condition both as to member
ship and finances. The new commander,
Charles Piper, is a Washington letter.
carrier and is described as a man of
learning and executive ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
VERDICT BREAKING WILL,
Action by Jury as to Estate Of DR..
John W. Frost.

A verdict breaking the will of the late
Or. John w. Frost, for many years an
examiner in the patent office, who died
about a year ago, was rendered late
yesterday afternoon by jury in the
Probate Court. Justice Barnard presid-
ing. The jury found the deceased to have
been of unsound mind when he executed
the will. April IL, 1905.
The will devised the bulk Of the es-
tate to three nephews and a contest was
instituted by his sisters and brothers,
Miss Ada Frost, Mrs. Helen NJ Bost-
wick. Ezra r. Frost and Charles d.
Frost.
The brothers and sisters were repre-
sented by Attorneys Thompson & Las
key, and the nephews by Attorney r,
Preston Shealey and c. Z. Dawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11

Artneedlework. Ladies Exchange, so7v,. av
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, -.orfolk, Newport News ana
all points south. every evening IN the year
at $50 O'Clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue for Mount vernon
hourly, 10 am. to D.m. Arlington anu
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Auueduct bridge
for Arlington. Fort Myer ana rains
Church half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and a half from am.
10 u pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-11
CIRCULATION OF
LAST SUNDAYS STAR
1865
Largest, Best and Only Sworn Sunday
Circulation IN the City.
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Detectives Looking for Swindler

Detectives Looking for Swindler.
Detectives McNamee and Berman are
looking for a tall colored man who is
wanted to answer a charge of having OBJ
tanned bill of goods from the drug store
of Benjamin F. Hailstork, I'd and H streets
southwest. last night. Articles of per-
fumery. expensive soap and vaseIine were
ordered by telephone, the man who sent
the message directing that the goods be
sent c. o. d. with change for a five-dolIar
bill. A boy was sent with the order and
change. He gave them to the man and
waited for him to return with the money
but without result. The individual want.
ed is supposed to be the same who worked
a similar game in Alexandria, Va, last
Monday evening.
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Rogers Brothers.

The Rogers Brothers in their new play
THE Rogers Brothers in Panama" will
be seen at the National Theater for one
week beginning December 16. Songs and
dances are conspicuous throughout the
piece, and include many effective num-
bers. showing a large and beautiful
chorus in elaborate costumes. The COM
pany includes Marion Stanley, May and
Flo Hengler. Avita Sanchez. Marion Mos
by, Lottie Greenwood. Alfred Hickman.
George Lydecker, Joseph Kane. Walter
Ware, Robinson Newbold,. James A.
Bliss. Alex Kleinman, John M. Coughlin
and William Morgan.
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Lipzin Yiddish Company.

A special engagement of the Lipzin
Yiddish Company will take place at the
Belasco Theater next week for two per-
formances only, Monday and Tuesday
nights. The famous organization comes
direct from the Thalia Theater, New
York, and is headed by three of the most
celebrated Yiddish players in America,
Nine. Keny Lipzin. Bernard Bernstein
and Leon Blank. They will present two
dramas seen for the first time here, THE
Jewish Queen Lear" to be produced Mon
day night, and 'Medea'' Tuesday night.