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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Ducks Plentiful on River.

Ducks. mallard. shutters, blue wings and
other varieties of large birds, reappeared
on the river yesterday. and several large
ffocks were seen between this city and
Alexandria feeding on the fats on the
Virginia side of the river. In one flock
of the mouth of Four-mile run, II is esti-
mated there were several hundred birds,
and two or three other fiocks of two hun
bred and over were feen. The birds seemed
10 be very tame and would allow the ferry
steamers to come within hundred feet or
less of them before they flew away. The
coming OF the birds was so unexpected
that there as not hunter on the river
after them the entire day yesterday. Re
ports coming from down-river points state
that both ducks and wild geese have been
quite numerous on the river and Its trib-
utaries during the past four or five days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
EXCURSIONS.

Historic surroundings, splendid hotels and
many natural attractions make Old Point
Comfort popular place with tourists at
all seasons of the year. The presence Of
naval and military officers at nearby Fort
ress Monroe gives the social life of the
resort special charm. Trips to Old Point
are usually made from the capital via the
handsome steamers Of the Norfolk and
Washington line, sailing every day in the
year at $50 pm. They lack nothing that
can in any measure contribute to the
pleasure and comfort Of journeying on ship
board. The fine cafes are especially note
worthy features. Daily connections are
made at Norfolk with boats for New York
and Boston, and also with railways for all
points south.
of return routes and other attractions, the
Washington-Sunset route California tours
scheduled for this season should prove
highly interesting to those who have Pa
cific coast travel in mind. These tours will
be personally conducted and made via the
finest equipped trains, the cost varying
with the number Of side trips and return
routes elected by the traveller. Three per-
sonally conducted excursions are made
weekly the year around via this route to
California points. Trains carry tourist
sleeping cars as well as Pullmans, provid-
ing accommodations suited to every purse.
Through berths may be secured in the
tourist cars for a most reasonable sum.
For information apply 70 A. j. Poston,
general agent, 81 Pennsylvania avenue.
Almost every stranger who visits Wash
ington desires to see the National Zoologi-
cal Park and the city's famous suburbs
This may be done with convenience and
most satisfaction by taking the cars run
ming every fifteen minutes from 18th street
and New York avenue. This line extends
to Chevy Chase lake, where connections
are made for Kensington, and round-trip
tickets, giving stop-overs at the zoo and
other points, are sold. BY taking these
cars and connecting at Chevy Chase lake
one may reach Kensington, Garrett Park
and surrounding places with as much con-
venience as going via railroads to these
points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Department officers Receive.

One of the most successful New Year re-
ceptions ever given by the department Off
GERS of the Woman's Relief Corps was held
at Grand Army Hall yesterday. In the re-
celving line were Mrs. Vina NJ. Calhoun
department president; Mrs. Julia Roberts,
department senior vice president: Mrs. Ger
trude Morgan, department treasurer; Mrs.
Marian Lewis, department chaplain; Mrs.
Anna S. Hamilton, department counsellor
Mrs. Feathers, chief of staff who made the
presentations to the department president
Mrs. Raymond, department patriotic in
structor; Mrs. Keller. department institut-
ing and installing officer; Mrs. Kicker, de-
partment press correspondent; Mrs. Chase,
past department president; Mrs. Hart, past
department president; Miss Tillie Durham
and Mrs. Newton, past department secre-
taries; Mrs. Cora L. Smith, president La
fayette Corps; Mrs. Gallagher. president of
Burnside Corps and Mrs. Burgess, past
president Thomas Corps.
First to pay their respects were the men,
bers of the Old Guard escorting Depart
.ment Commander Entriken and staff and
other veterans Of the Grand Army; Spanish
War Veterans, the Legion Of Loyal Wo-
men, ladies of the G. A. R., Daughters of
Veterans, Miss Roberts, president Spanish
War Auxiliaries Mrs. Galloway, District
president, and numerous visitors from out
Of town. Each department officer was pre-
sented with a tiny souvenir by Mrs. wy
man, acting chairman of the executive
board.
An elaborate musical program, vocal
and instrumental, was given during the day
by the following ladies': Mrs. Susie r.
Jacobs, Miss Cecilia Newland, Miss Anna
Young, Miss Hall. Miss Laura Mcintosh
song by Miss Emma Newland. song by Mrs
Floyd. Refreshments were served to every
guest by the acting chairman Of the execu-
tive board, Mrs. Hester A. Wyman, and he1
staff of assistants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

elected president, Mr.. z. NJ. kennerly
who assumed the chair. $ soon as Mr..
Kenneriy took charge the other officers
elected with him al the meeting held last
month were indicted into office. They are:
Dr. F. A Mitchell, first vice president
B. V. Wolfe, third vice president; Ii. r..
Brinkenhoefer. secretary; Mrs. A. w.
Payne. corresponding secretary: c. E.
Overaker. treasurer. and DR.. w. j. r.
Thoensen. historian. President kennerly
followed with a short address. during which
he pledged himself to do all he could to
further the interests of re Texas Society.
He said that his policy will be to bring
the members of the society into closer So
cial communion If possible. He added that
he desires the aid of all the members of
the organization. Standing committees for
Program. Mrs. C. II. Clifford, Miss Corinne
Hay and Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson: reception,
Mrs. w. f. Suddarth, Mrs. J. T. Hart and
w. l.. Alexander: refreshments ]. w.
Raymond, Mrs. T. j. Robertson. Miss Elma
Gillespie, Mrs. Bell B. Blackley and Mrs.
chairman. The balance of the last-named
committee will be appointed later accord
ing TO an announcement of the president.
Mrs. Bradley McDuffie. chairman of the
entertainment committee, explained that
no musical or literary program had been
prepared for the evening, the idea being to
afford the members an opportunity of meet
ing one another during the social hour to
follow the close of the business session
The question of having year book of ale
society prepared was discussed, and DR..
Thoensen, the newly elected historian, was
placed in charge of the work The song
of the society, The Flag of the Single
Star was then sung, at the close of which
the social hour was begun and refresh
ments served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Serious Injury to Head.

James Mangum, seventy-three years of
age, residing at Landover, Prince George
county. Md, fell upon the railroad switch
at that place yesterday afternoon and re-
eeived a serious injury to his head. He was
brought TO this city and taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment. In ad-
dition to having a cut head the physicians
found that Mangum suffering from
shock and conclusion and that his condi-
ton was serious. After being given treat
ment he was sent to a ward 1t was stated
at the hospital this morning that there had
been an improvement in the condition of
the patient. but that he was still weak and
suffering from shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Keep You Warn
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Loyal Guard Election.

Washington Division. No. -, Loyal Guard.
has elected officers for the ensuing year as
follows: Captain general, Alex. Scott; Sc
nior captain. d. w. Edelin,; Junior captain,
Jesse F. Little; recorder Charles s. Willis;
treasurer, r. II. Rathvon: chaplain, Bun
yam Olive; senior lieutenant. George E.
Garrett; Junior lieutenant, J. C. Jorgensen;
sergeants, George f. Tew and c. X. Berry
man; sentinel. J. F. Culverwell: standard
bearer, r. T.. Alden; board of auditors, c.
X. Bergman. Frank Morrison and George
Il. Garrett; medical examiners, J. j. Darby.
NJ. M: H. h. Coblentz, NJ. D.. and A. l..
Lawrence NJ. D.; paymaster, Charles S.
willis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
CITY ITEMS.
A Word to Parents and Children.

onnortynitv or their neglect 70 study music
during childhood. IT'S the plain and sim
pie duty of every parent to have children
take up music. not only as an accomplish
ment and source of pleasure, but because
it is now considered quite essential to COM
plete ones education. Thousands of homes
have been made brighter and more attrac-
tive through the medium of our schools,
and as the instruction is absolutely free
every child e to 20 years. in Washington
and suburbs should be urged to join. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank T. Benjamins Free Violin
School, Friday, January 4. pm, Pythian
Temple, 1912 9th ST., bet. Mass. and l.. In
struction book, $2.25. Instruments furnished
free at class room. 1a2-2t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Christmas at TenleYtoWn.

A Christmas entertainment was given by
the Sunday school of Mount Tabor BAPTIST
Church, Tenleytown, last Monday evening.
Two large trees in front of the platform
were beautifully decorated. The program,
under the direction of the pastor. Rev. g.
w. Mccullough, was as follows: Prayer
by pastor; recitation, Miss Esther Barr;
recitation, Miss Hilda Tully; recitation,
Miss Margaret Pitcher; recitation, Master
Britt German; dialogue. Miss Esther
Trigger, Addie Dean. Florence Marks;
recitation, Master Britt German class
song, christmas Stockings" Addie Dean,
Alice Marks, Catherine Welker Della
Lewis, Alma Lewis. Esther Barr, Florence
Smith, Patie Smith, Lula Burrows, Julia
Neal; solo, Miss Florence Johnson; music,
Master Grove Morgan; recitation, Alice
Marks; class exercise, Beacon Lights, -
by Reggie Towle, Clarence johnson, Willie
Burrows. Britt German, Raymond Shoe
maker Lemuel Lewis, John Butler and
George Butler. Prof l.. Handy and Mr..
John Bmstead led the singing. Miss Flor
ence Butler and Mrs Nina Mattingly pre-
sided at the piano. Santa Claus distributed
oranges and candy to the Sunday school
scholars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

"Col. Newcome."

Next Monday night Mr.. e. 8. Willard,
one OF the foremost English actors, will ap-
pear at the National for an engagement of
one week. A few weeks ago Mr.. Willard
made his first appearance In the role OF
Thomas Newcome in Mr.. Michael Mortons
play. Colonel Newcome." founded on
Thackeray's novel, The Newcomes." The
success Of the performance was 80 positive
that Mr.. Willard is giving the play prom
inent place in his repertoire, and it will be
acted three times in the brief engagement
here-on Monday and Tuesday evenings and
Wednesday matinee. The other perform
ances will be: Wednesday evening, ]. NJ.
Barries The Professors Love Story
Thursday evening, Henry Arthur Jones'
The MiGdeman;" Friday evening and Sat
urday matinee the famous double bill, "The
Man Who Was" and David Garrick;" Sat
urday night, Tom Pinch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
LIQUOR Was Costly.

Levi Butler, eighteen years old, told Judge
Kimball in the Police Court today that COM
panions of his filled him full Of liquor, and
that because of this he turned In a false
alarm of fire. Butler was charged with the
offense, having been arrested by Policeman
Delaney of the fifth precinct. The court
imposed a sentence of 500 fine or six
months imprisonment.
After the testimony for the prosecution
had been presented to show that Butler
broke the glass in the alarm box In South
east Washington the night Of December Y
and pulled down the hook that called the
fire engines, Butler took the stand.
Il was out with some boys in the after
noon Judge. and they treated me several
times to drinks explained Butler Il
drank more than they did. and then they
suggested that I turn in the alarm OF f1re.
If had not been drunk 1 would not have
done such thing"
Judge Kimball suggested that the drinks
proved very costly, notwithstanding they
were not procured at his own expense, and
imposed the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
KATE MEREDITH, FINANCIER.'
Author of Capt. Kettle Writes New
Novel.

There is little, slender man with
pointed torpedo" beard and one leg who
can whip his weight in lions and whose
widest oath is by James," He exists in
the minds and hearts of million people,
to whom he is SO real they forget he only
exists between book covers. The little hero
is Capt. Kettle, whom C. ]. Cutcliffe Hyne
mmortalized. Now the same author comes
out with second character who promises
to eclipse Kettle and to form new BRAIN
acquaintance for even more people than ad-
mired the fiery little captain.
This newcomer is George Carter. red
headed hero of Kate Meredith, Finan-
cier,' Cutclffe Hynes newest, best novel,
1t is story of daring, mystery. love and
intrigue on the deadly coast of West Africa
region swarming with man-eating wild
animals. treacherous, murderous savages
still more fatal fevers. and-over and above
all-the world-old mystery of the trackless
jungle.
This mystery the author has audaciously
torn aside. giving glimpses that horrify and
excite even while they fascinate. No such
novel has ever before been penned. There
are passages in 1t so daring in their treat
ment and so astounding in their action
that the feader feels himself wandering
through field of literature Of whose very
existence he never before dreamed
The hero is the red-headed Carter He
goes to West Africa, which has slain so
many thousand brave men. He grips it's
perils boldly by the throat and from them
he wrests name and fame. But the de-
scription of his feats in accomplishing this
is something never to be forgotten. From
adventure to adventure the reader follows
Carter. GREATNESS and spellbound. Then.
when at last the daring lad clashes with an
equally determined and unusual character,
of the opposite sex-then begins the story's
deeper vital interest.
Kate Meredith, Financier," will be pub
lished serial by The Star before it is
issued in book form. 1t will appear in
handsomely Illustrated installments BEGIN
ming Saturday, January s. 1t is a book no
normal man or woman can afford to miss
Kate Meredith. Financier," is the ninth
of the famous $150O00 series published in
the Saturday and Sunday Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Go to Jail In Default Of Bond.

On charge Of taking Christmas money
amounting to 500, from Robert Cobb
Joseph Anderson and George Parker, both
colored, were held for the action Of the
grand jury by Judge Mullowny in the
Police Court today. In default OF 81 ,O0C
bond each they were ordered to be COM
mitted to jail.
Anderson and Parker approached Cobb
on the street at 18th and D streets north
west a few evening ago and asked him to
change IS. Cobb pulled out his roll and
was counting out the IS change when An
derson and Parker, it is alleged, helped
themselves to it all. Forgetting to leave
the s.. too, they made their escape Police
men Mcdonnell and Lintler and Precinct
Detective Mullen made the arrest of the
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Gives a Reception.

Harmony Council, Daughters Of America,
rendered banquet to its members and
their friends at the hall. COZ Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, Monday evening. Sew
eral musical selections were given by local
talent. Prof. Rosson's orchestra dis
coursed music from an alcove hidden by
palms. The hall was tastefully decorated,
the national colors predominating.
The grand march was formed at IL p m,
headed by Fred n. Weber. Junior past
state councillor Of the Jr. o. U. A. M. who
escorted Mrs. Marion E. Scaggs, Junior past
state councillor of the Daughters Of Amer
lea Rev. Charles r. Brailsford of North
Carolina was POSTMASTER. Many members
of the order were present from this and
neighboring cities. Miss Daisy E. Beck
with was chairman Of the reception COM
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
HER DUAL CAPACITY.
Firefghter Saves Vessel From. Sinking
at the Washington Wharf.

The steamer Firefghter, the marine fire
engine of the District of Columbia, is able
not only to prevent steamboats, from burn
ing up, but to keep them from sinking as
well. Her ability in this last capacity was
put to the test yesterday morning and she
was found to be all right at the job. A
hurry call had been sent to Harbormaster
Sutton, stating that the big side-wheel
steamer Jane Mosley, lying at The wharf
foot of 9th street. had sprung leak and
was sinking. and asking that >he tug Vigi-
liant be sent to pump the steamer free. until
the leak could be located and stopped
Knowing that the Vigilant's pumps were
not powerful enough to be of much serv-
ice, he called on Can't. Brown of the Fire
fighter to go to the aid of the distressed
steamer, and under instructions from Chief
Belt, Capt Brown went.
When the Firefighter went alongside the
steamer she was deep down in the water
and was sinking rapidly. Three feet and
half of water was in the hold. and 1t was
coming I'D fast. 1t took but minute for
the men on the Firefighter to get busy and
big stream of water was soon being
drawn from the vessels hold by the power
full pumps of the fireboat Within couple
of hours after starting work men were
able to go down in the hold Of the steamer
to investigate. They found big stream of
water pouring from pipe which had frozen
and burst. This pipe was connected with
the steamers pump and led overheard, and
was supposed to have been disconnected
when the steamer went out OF commission
last fall.
The flow of water was stopped and steam
made on the donkey pump of the steamer,
and after the Firefghter had pumped all
the water she could out of the vessel this
was started, and hand pumps were also
used to pump her dry. Had the pipe burst
at night 1t is probable that the Moseley
would have gone to the bottom in fifteen
feet Of water. AS it Is. she is but little
the worse for the large amount Of water
that flooded her hull for several hours be-
fore the Firefghter went to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

Consolidation Georges Creek
Big Vein Coal j. Maury Dove Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Walden to Be Buried at Warrenton.

The remains of Richard Walden, or Wall
dron, he was known here, were taken in
charge by Mr.. James T. Petty, assistant
District assessor, as stated in The Star
Monday, and not by the Confederate Vet
Grams Association, and yesterday they
were sent on the 1875 o'clock am train to
Warrenton. Va, the former home Of de-
ceased. The remains We're not inferred in
Arlington, but will be buried at Warrenton.
Mr.. Petty learned that Walden was a MEM
Der Of his own regiment In the civil war
the 18th Virginia Infantry-and that he
served in Company K, the Warrenton
Rifles, while Mr.. Petty served in Company
B, the Warren Rifles of Front Royal, Va.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Petty several
relatives Of deceased were located, and they
have arranged for the final ceremonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

NATIONAL rHEArER. THURSDAY JAN 10, $50.
Reserved seats. 81, $780, 500. Boxes, SEQ.
Seats now on sale at Z. Arthnr SmttA'a, 1871 1t.
Jal-6t,10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Reduced at His Own Request.

Detective Sergt. Muller, who for several
months has been acting pawn inspector
al police headquarters has been. at his
own request. reduced to private in the
first class. and Charles Estes, a private of
the tenth precinct, was transferred to head
quarters to act as his assistant in the
pawn Inspection WORK. Jacob Berman who
las ECe7 detailed as plain clothes"
policeman at the Pennsylvania station. has
been made detective sergeant. to fill the
V.sc-nCY caused Y the reduction of Null
L." B.Tman's successor has not been
named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Deaf Mute mission Eutertains.

The Protestant Deaf Mute Mission of
Washington held its first Christmas festi-
val Monday evening in Trinity Parish Hall.
The entertainment was unique In that Ii
was carried out in the fashion of the deaf
by sign languages.
I. Preceding the Christmas entertainment
literary society was formed by num-
Der of those present, by means of which
is proposed to bring the mutes of the city
together for literary and social purposes.
The society will meet bi-weekly at Trinity
Parish Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
eileen ASHORE"

Eileen Ashore" the new play written for
Chauncey Oicott by Theodore Burt Sayre,
which will be seen at the Columbia Theater
next week, tells a romantic love story Of
the Emerald Isle during the early years Of
the last century. Unlike the usual class Of
plays dealing with the Irish people, politics
are treated only as background and do
not figure in the plot. which Is a moving
one. Mr.. Olcott has written four new songs
especially for this production. and sings all
of them at every performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Felipe Cidio Knocked Down by En-
CINE Of Pennsylvania Railroad.

Felipo Cidio, an Italian, thirty-two years
of age. residing at 2o5 Willow Tree alley,
was knocked down by yard engine No. 6146
Of the Pennsylvania railroad about TAO
o'clock this morning at South Capitol street
and the viaduct, and was seriously injured.
The engine was In charge Of Engineer Will
lam Brown.
Cidio, in company with his half-brother.
Joseph Jardina. had gone to the viaduct
this morning looking for work, and it is
said he stepped on the track in front Of the
engine with the result stated. The injured
man was removed to the Providence Hos
pital in the ambulance. where, it is stated.
he is suffering from a fracture of the skull
and other severe injuries, but has an even
chance for recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Burton Holmes Begins Next Sunday.

Burton Holmes Begins Next Sunday.
At the Columbia Theater next Sunday
evening Burton Holmes will begin triple
series of finely illustrated "travel-talks. "
Course A will be given on five successive
Sunday evenings, beginning next Sunday:
Course B will be given on five successive
Monday afternoons at 4:3O, the evening
course to be given at $50 o'clock. The
subjects for these two courses are, Cairo"
1.-The Nile" Athens and the New Olympic
Canes Naples. and "Vesuvius and the
Eruption Of 1906 The third course-course
C-will be given on five successive Tuesday
afternoons at 4:30 o'clock, the subjects be-
ing japan" Port Arthur ireland -
'Tyrolean Alps" and Switzerland Single
seats go on sale Friday, January 4, at 8
am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02

At recent meeting of the Odd Fell
lows Veteran Association, G. U. o. of O.
r, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Joseph Manning, re-
elected chief veteran; Lewis A. Douson,
reelected first vice chief veteran; ]. o.
Holmes second vice chief veteran; Lundon
Webb third vice chief veteran; ]. b. Ask
ms. reelected financial secretary; C. H. T.
Over. reelected recording secretary; Ed
ward Geary, reelected treasurer; w H
Mahoney, reelected chaplain; r N Brown.
sergeant at arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-02
Blow "Stuntedn Her.

Annie Cooper, colored was giving her
voice some exercise last night in Collins
court southwest. according to the testimony
Of Policeman Hilton of the fourth precinct
in the Police Court today. Annie was
charged with using profanity.
why were you yelling last night?" An
ME was asked by Judge Kimball this morn
ing.
"a girl friend Of mine struck me and kind
of stunted me-" replied Annie.
Judge kimball did not regard that yelling
was profanity, and dismissed the charge.