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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
SIX CHARGES AGAINST Linn.
James Henderson Goes to Jail for Year
and Nine Months.

One year and nine months Imprisonment
was the sentence imposed by Judge Null
lowry In the Police Court today on James
Henderson, colored, charged in six cases
with the larceny of articles from offices in
the Columbian building. OF the sentence,
the year is absolute Imprisonment, the nine
months is in default of $50 fine. This is
believed to be the largest sentence ever i'm
posed in the court.
Henderson was the assistant janitor of
the building, as stated in The Star yes
terday, and he had access to the various
offices. When Henderson was arrested he
had an overcoat that was missing from one
of the offices in his possession, and after
his arrest several articles, including clothes
and a suit case, were recovered from him.
In three cases Henderson pleaded guilty,
in the other cases he stated that the ar
ticles were given to him by different people,
an explana ton which the judge pronounced
absurd under the proof of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.
Business Of the American Colonization
Society.

DR.. John S. McLain presided over the an
nual meeting of the members of the Ameri-
can Colonization Society yesterday at 45t
Pennsylvania avenue. AS chairman of the
committee on education and foreign rela-
tions DR.. McLain made the first report of
the meeting Others who reported were
DR.. e NJ. Johnson. chairman of the COM
mittee on auxiliary societies and agencies,
and Mr.. Erskine Sunderland, chairman of
the emigration committee. In the reports
submitted 1t was stated that 800 copies OF
the bulletin on Liberia had been printed
and distributed.
The annual election of the officers of lie
organization was then held, and resulted as
follows: DIR. Samuel E. Appleton, president
NJ. ]. Ormond Wilson, secretary, and Mr..
James l.. Norris treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
BY FALL OF CHUTE.
Colored Man Killed at Early Hour
This Morning.

Coroner hewitt will hold an inquest at the
morgue tomorrow morning over the remains
of Felix Braxton, colored. wenty-eight
years of age, killed this morning shortly be
fore O'Clock while working in the rail
road yard near South Capitol and X streets.
Braxton was employed al the coal elevators
and he was at the bottom of an elevator
when heavy chute fell from the top of the
structure, a distance of about twenty five
Feet, and crushed the laborer.
Braxton, who was unmarried resided at
1904 Ith street southeast. After he was
killed the police of the fifth precinct went to
me Ith street house to notify his relatives,
but were informed that he had no relatives
living in this city. The body was removed
TO the morgue to be held until the investl-
cation is concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
HE TIL EAT Err.
"The Duel"

Otis Skinner comes to the Columbia next
week with his powerful play. 1.-The Duel
After a run of two hundred nights in Paris
at the Coincide Franchise, the national
home of the drama and the cradle of great
dramatic masterpieces in French literature,
1.-The Duel was secured for American pres
entation by Charles Frohman, who en-
trusted the English adaptation to Louis N.
Parker. AS produced in New York with
Otis Skinner in the leading role. The
DUEL achieved a positive and enduring
success. Otis Skinner has given to the
American stage many fine characterize
tons, and his portrayal of the Able Daniel
In The DUEL is unquestionably among
the finest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Prof. Griggs on Savonarola.

Prof. Edward Howard Griggs will give
the second lecture of his course on the
great moral leaders at the chapel of the
Church of the Covenant, Connecticut ave-
nue. and N street, on the evening of Friday,
the 18th. Prof. Griggs is one of the few men
in the country who has the ability to treat
profound subject in popular way If
any one had looed in upon the audience at
the last lecture he might have thought that
the lecturer was reciting some story of ad-
venture or fairy tale rather than speaking
on the life and ideals of the great Athenian
philosopher.
AS many have expressed a desire to meet
Prof Griggs, a reception will be rendered
to him Immediately after the lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Christian Endeavor Officers.

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of the East Washington Heights
Baptist Church has elected the following to
serve as officers during the ensuing term:
r. L. Jenkins, president; Jesse Sweeney,
vice president; Miss Augusta Shellhorn,
corresponding secretary; Miss Teresa Stark
weather recording secretary; Kirby Jen-
kins, treasurer. Committees were also
named for the new term, of which the fol-
lowing are the chairmen: Mrs ]. A. Foun-
tain. lookout committee; Miss Ethelyn
Starkweather prayer meeting committee;
John T Smith social committee; Miss E.
b. Fountain, missionary committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Travelogues.

Burton Holmes will continue his travel
ogues at the Columbia Theater this coming
week with Athens and the New Olympic
Games on Sunday evening at $50 and
Monday afternoon at 49, and with Beau
tiful Ireland as his topic on Tuesday after
noon at 4:30. On Tuesday afternoon at 4 80
his topic will describe his wanderings in
the Emerald Isle in the summer of 1904,
but the travelogue on the Olympic games
on Sunday evening and Monday afternoon
will be the result Of his visit to Athens
last summer while the Olympic games were
in progress. The principal events will be
shown in motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
HOLDS AN ELECTION
DISTRICT CHAPTER CHOOSES
DELEGATES TO D. A. r. CONGRESS

The Mary Washington Chapter, d. A. R..
of the District held adjourned meeting
last evening for the purpose of electing
delegates to the continental congress, which
is to be held next April Mrs. Louisa Key
Norton and Mrs. Dorinda Rogers were
elected delegates, and Miss Janet Richards,
Mrs. William Potts, Mrs. John r. Garrison,
Mrs. Margaret Fairfax, Mrs ]. Knox Tay-
lor and Miss Zella Solomons were elected
alternates.
1t was decided that the next meeting.
which was to have been {. social one, shall
be a memorial meeting to the dead of the
past year of the chapter. Among the
prominent members who have passed away
are Mrs. Elizabeth Blair Lee and Miss
Elizabeth Bryant Johnston. The meeting
will be held on February 2
On the suggestion of Miss Virginia Mil
Ter, the Mary Washington Chapter Endorsed
Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood for district regent.
This brings two candidates into the field.
Mrs Howard L. Hodgkins, the present vice
state regent, having been Endorsed by sew
eral chapters, 1t is stated, it having been the
custom in the District to advance the vice
regents. Miss Miller stated she thought
Mrs. Lockwood should be retained upon
the national board In some capacity, and
that this was the only way to do it under
the constitution as 1t now stands.
The Only Way.
Under the constitution she cannot serve
longer directly upon the board and. her
friends, DESTROYS of retaining her services,
wish to make her district regent, which is
now the only way that she can be Off
cially retained The constitution, it is
stated, does not affect district regents who
may serve Indefinitely. Not coming under
the cons titution, one who has exhausted
the four years as a national officer, may
step into a state regency, all state regents
being members Of the national board by
right of their office. After serving thus
for one term, they are again eligible for a
national office. Mrs. Lockwood has been
designated by the national society as the
"pen-founder' of the national society and
has enjoyed the distinction of unbroken
service.
1t is said the action of the chapter was
not entirely unanimous there were
members who believed that the precedent
of advancing vice state regents should not
be broken. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, dis
trict regent, declines to serve another term
Mrs. Mussey believes the offices should be
passed along.
The Mary Bartlett Chapter D. A. R., met
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. McChesney
at the Ontario, the business of the session
being the election of officers for the en-
suing year. Mrs. Amos G. Draper was re-
regent; Mrs. c. c. Bryan, secretary; Mrs.
Albert Shaw, treasurer; Mrs. Anna d.
Bailey, registrar; alternates for the regent,
Mrs. Richards, Mrs. McChesney and Mrs
Pulsifer.
Mrs Florence NJ. Brown, the secretary
of the Y. w. c. A, was elected a member
of the chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Contract Awarded.

Mr.. John Callahan, vice president and
general manager of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company has awarded
the contract to Martin Mcnamara of this
city for the construction of a standard
asphalt block driveway and sidewalk to the
new entrance foot of eth street southwest
Mr.. Mcnamara was also awarded the con-
tract for constructing a similar driveway
and walk at the entrance to the Offices foot
OF Boston street, Norfolk Va. The work
will be pushed forward rapidly as posi-
Ole in order to be ready for the opening Of
the jamestown exposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Will of Isabella P. Dorsheimer.

The will of Isabella P. Dorsheimer dated
February 20, 1904. with a codicil bearing
cate February IA, 1905. has been filed for
probate. A half interest in her real estate,
including premises 172S Connecticut avenue.
is devised to her niece. Grace Insersoll
Stuart, together with certain personal be-
longings. The other half interest in the
realty is devised to the Mutual Trust COM
pany OF Westchester county. n. Y, in trus,
for Nathalie p Nachtel, who is also given
bond for $1,000 Requests of personal
property are made to relatives and friends.
The sum of $500 is bequeathed TO her maid,
Eulda Sundberg, if in her employ at time OF
her death
The codicil revokes a few of the requests
contained in the will and appoints Grace
1ngerSoll Stuart sole eXecutrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
In Interest of Weber Bill.

The announcement was made today that
there will be meeting of representatives
of a number of churches and temperance
societies held this evening at the Good
Samaritan Hall. on L street between 10th
and 18th streets. to make arrangements for
big non-sectarian mass meeting In the
interest of the Weber bill and certain
other pending temperance legislation affect
ing the District of Columbia. The call for
the meeting was issued by Mr.. William F.
Downey. president of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of this city
1t is also proposed at the meeting this
evening to arrange for the formation of q
federation of temperance organizations and
church societies, similar in its organiza-
tional lines to the American Federation of
Labor 1t is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
The Elegance of "Downey" Carriages

makes them especially desirable for special
functions. Hired reasonably. 162O-30 L St
Advertisement.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.

At meeting of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society held yesterday at the
Washington Heights Church Mrs Wallace
Radcliffe presided The newly Installed
organ was heard in connection with the
opening and closing hymns. After the de-
votional exercises. which were conducted
by Mrs. w. X. Noble reports OF officers
were in order. The treasurers report
showed a gratifying gain over the same
quarter last year. Miss Agnes Kennedy
gave a review OF book and Mrs r G.
wilkins read "A letter from DR.. Isabella
Mack on her experiences in China
Mrs. T. !. G. Jones of Dehra Doom,
Irdia. was the principal speaker She de-
scribed the needs of Indian womanhood and
the result of missionary work in India
Short prayers by Mrs. Kumler Mrs Nc
Knight. Miss Rider and Mrs Chamberlain
were offered for the officers, the members,
the young people in the societies and the
missionaries.
Rev. w. T d. Moss closed the services
with prayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points SOUTH
every day in the year at $50 pm
Electric trains from 10Th street and Penn
sylvanla avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 I'm. to pm. Arlington and AleXah-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge Tor
Arlington Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm
For Rock Creek bridge. Geological Park.
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 18th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Estate of Man Found Murdered.

A petition for letters of administration on
the estate of Jackson Boney, colored who
was found murdered in a carriage on Long
bridge last August, has been filed in the
Probate Court by William F. Finn, who is
said to have taken care of Boney, who was
an invalid. The estate comprises about
81 coo in cash.
The petltion SHOWS me nelrs Oh Boney 10
be Wheeler, Chauncey, Hays and Charlie
Boney brothers, and Beckie Johnson and
LESSEE Boney. sisters. of Rocky Mount,
Nash county, N. c. There are also three
other brothers, Aleck. Richard and Peter,
who have left North Carolina and have not
been heard from in twenty-three years.
Attorneys Stuart Mcnamara and r. s.
Huidekoper represent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
United States Daughters of 1912

meeting of the United States Daughters
of 1872 was held in the Ebbtt House Mon
day afternoon. Mrs. Kearney Henry pre-
sided and reports of officers were read by
Mrs. Frank Wilson, Miss Goddard, Miss
Webster, Mrs. Louisa Key Norton, Miss
James and Mrs. Albert Pitney
Miss Alice Douglass Goddard, chairman on
grave markers, reported marker had been
placed AT the grave of Gen. Alexander Nc
Comb in Congressional cemetery.
Mrs. Noble Newport Potts suggested that
the District Chapter, Daughters of 1872,
should petition Congress to preserve old
Fort McHenry for the public. the historic
fort that waved the stars and stripes, after
repusing the British fleet September II.
1874 a victory which inspired Francis Scott
Key TO write our beautiful national anthem.
"rhe Star Spangled Banner"
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CLOTHES. y

Grace George, coming from her run of
four months in New York, will be seen at
the New National Theater next week in
Clothes" written by Avery Hopwood and
Claiming Pollock. Miss George has, in
the role Of Olivia Sherwood, part which
gives her opportunities not only in her for
mer popular capacity as an ingenue, but
as an emotional actress. Included in Mss
Georges company are Frank Worthfng
Robert T. Haines, A. H. Stuart Charles
Stanley and Kenneth Davenport. The pro-
duct1on was prepared personally by Mr..
VIM. A. Brady. Miss Georges manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Protest Against Extension of Street

A large number of property owners APP
peared before the District Commissioners
at a public hearing today and protested
against the proposed extension of 18th
street to Bltmore avenue.
The majority of the speakers claimed
that the opening of the street would place
hardships on the property owners residing
in that vicinity. If the opening of the
street is a public improvement then, the
speakers averred, the Commissioners should
act according to law. If, on the contrary,
the extension of the street is for private
convenience. then the Commissioners were
urged to require that those interested nj the
extension be compelled to shoulder the ex-
pense of the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Richest and Best Dessert.
Second Regiment INSPECTION

c. & S. Pure Cream Ice Cream. Druggists
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
VIOLATED PHARMACY LAW.
Ephraim Reznex Sold Laudanum
Without a Prescription,

Ephraim Reznek, who had grocery store
at 1914 Lewis street northeast, was found
guilty by Judge Kimball in the Police
Court this morning Of violating the
pharmacy law in selling laudanum without
having prescription and was fined $50
An appeal was noted by Attorney Diggs
and the defendant furnished 5000 pending
the perfection Of the appeal.
Two sales were proven by the govern
ment in their testimony. Policeman Della
mico of the ninth precinct testified that he
learned that Reznek was selling laudanum
and that, in citizens clothes, he went to
the store and bought bottle a few days
ago. Mrs. Nettie Sullivan also testified
that she learned that Reznek kept laud-
anum and that she sent her son to the
store for some, to be used as medicine in
her home.
This is law that should be strictly
enforced" declared Judge Kimball. THE
penalty might be $780, but will make It
$50 in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16

Credit men from six of the leading BUSH
ness houses of this city met at noon today
at 7th and streets northwest to discuss
preliminary steps for the organization of a
credit mems association. The purpose of
the society is to improve credit methods
and to protect merchants against imposi-
ton.
Among those present were: ]. Frank
Trazzare. with w. II. Hoeke; F. A Kali
stron of Guy Curran & Co, Bailey Shumate
OF Parker. Bridget & Co.; Anton Stephen of
w. II. McKnew & Co; ID. j. Foley of S.
kann. Sons * Co, and G.. NJ. Keefer of
Woodward d Lothrop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Elmendorf Lectures.

The Warwick pageant will be one of the
chief features of Dwight Elmendorf's new
course of lectures in this city beginning
early in February. The other lectures in
this course are Ireland, Scotland and Nor
way.
The sale of course seats begins Wednes
day morning at the New National Theater
at o'clock Single seats are to be placed
on sale the following Wednesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16

An inspection az the quarters Of the Cd
Regiment, Natio. II Guard of the District
OF Columbia, was held last night at the
Center Market Armory The regiment as
sembled in the drill hall ct o'clock in dress
uniform. where they Were paraded by Col.
NJ. f, Urell while the in oection was being
conducted.
The report was made setting forth the
good conditions of the quarters with a few
recommendations for minor improvements
The inspecting officers were Lieut. Col.
r. A. O'Brien, Capt. Emil G. Schafer and
First Lieuts. Frank W. Holt Thomas F.
McAnnally and Albert b. Weir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Mrs. Holmes Lectures.

The House Beautiful: How to create an
artistic and beautiful interior, whether elab-
crate or inexpensive, with simplicity, proper
combination of materials and harmony OF
color, is what Mrs VIM. H. Holmes is
teaching in a series of public talks" with
fine lantern slide illustrations, at Miss Ma
deria's School for Girls, Nos. 1624-162S 10th
street.
The next talk" on Friday, January 49,
will be upon Queen Anne and Chippendale
furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Graham Camp, Sons of Veterans.

B. F. Graham Camp, Sons of Veterans, in
stalled officers last evening. Capt. Francis
E. Cross was the installing officer. The
camp passed resolutions indorsing the ac-
ton of the Grand Army posts In nomi-
mating B. F. Graham for the position of
commander of the Department of the Po-
tomac for the ensuing year and requesting
each Son of Veteran to ask his father to
support Commander Graham because of his
interest in the Sons of Veterans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Cowboy Girl" SID pm
Belasco-David Warfield in THE MUSIC
Master" SIS pm.
Columbia-Marie Cahill IN Marrying
Mary" S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
Majestic-Al II. Wilson in Metz in the
Alps" S:15 pm.
National-John Drew in His House In
Order" $40 pm.
New Lyceum-"The High School GIFTS,
SIS pm.
Convention Hall--ROller skating, morn
ing, afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16

The members and a few friends of the
Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Zion choir gave their
director, Mr.. j. T. Newman, a surprise last
evening at his residence, 40 E street south
east a Morris chair was presented Mr.
Newman expressed his appreciation. Re-
freshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Sons of the Revolution.

Arrangements have been made by the
Society Of the Sons of the Revolution in the
District of Columbia to celebrate the ami
versary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin
at the New Willard tomorrow evening
CThursday, January 10, at o'clock. An
address on Franklin will be delivered by
State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
cold Braddock" is Always Reliable.

The whisky above all others for family and
medicinal needs. Old and mellow; uniformly
pure. Order a bottle of your dealer-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Dramatic Impersonations.

On Friday afternoon next Mr. Leland
Powers, dramatic impersonator, will make
his appearance in the Washington College
of Music concert series in the Columbia
Theater at 4:3O o'clock. The work of Mr..
Powers presents the best Of the drama in
the simplest form. Rosrands "Cyrano de
Bergerac is the play that Mr.. Powers will
give Friday, depicting all the characters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16

A carriage belonging to Norman Corbin,
living at 1898 NJ street, was struck by a
street car at the intersection of Sth street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, about
$50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. John B.
Norris, living at 401 H street northeast,
was thrown from the vehicle and painfully
injured. He was taken to Providence Hos
pital in the fifth precinct patrol wagon
The carriage was badly damaged, but the
street car was only Slightly scratched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Secrets Of the Police. ,

Next Monday night at the Academy A.
H. Woods will present his new sensational
production, Secrets Of the Police
scenic melodrama Of unusual magnitude.
The central theme of this novel play is
the battle of keen detective with crime
and criminals. The principal character is
Nick Chambers, a young American detec-
tive. and his enemies are the members of
a mysterious band of assassins who call
themselves The Red Ring" a branch Of
the Nihilists of Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
1.-THE Futurity Winner"

Chase's will offer next week THE Futurity
Winner one-act sensational racing play,
with Kingsley Benedict. Horses, jockies
and special scenery are employed in the
production. Mr. Dan Burke and his coterie
of rollicking school girls, and James Mac
donald, the singing comedian and raconteur,
are among the other attra ctions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
Persian Rugs at Auction.

The Boyajian sale of wonderful art
weaves of the far east. collected through
out the orient. and embracing finest floor
coverings in all sizes, colors and designs,
continues at Sloan's, 1907 ST.. tomorrow
and Friday, at II am. and 3 pm, regard
less of the weather.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16
milk" Bread is Highly Praised.

The quality and deliciousness of Holmes
genuine homemade Milk" Bread meet the
most exacting requirements. 1t is the best
bread that's made and deserves a place on
every home table. Always fresh and clean
Delivered direct, &c. loaf. Delicious home
made Pies, 20c. Holmes Bakery, 1st - e
sts., phones E. 1440 & 1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-16

The funeral of Mrs. Martha A Durrah
who died last Sunday from the effects of
burns which she accidentally received at
her home, 1913 7th street, two weeks ago,
occurred from the chapel at the undertake
ing establishment of S. II. Hines. 1715 14th.
street, yesterday. The interment was in
Forest Lake cemetery