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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Railway Company Sued for Damages

Suit at law was instituted today by
Wilbur Orrison. an infant. through his
father and next friend. John s. Orrison,
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company, to recover damages
for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tained by Orrison through the negligence
Of the company in operating one of its
cars The declaration. filed by Attorneys
Lambert & Mclean and r. II. Yeatman n,
sets forth that December 10, 1905. while
Orrison was driving a wagon along Bright
wood avenue and was about to cross the
car tracks of the company at Sheridan
street, one Of the Brightwood cars struck
the wagon and knocked him to the
ground. Damages are claimed in the sum
Of 5000 for injuries to his back and hip.
John 8. Orrison. the father Of Wilbur
Orrison, today also filed suit for 5000
against the same railroad company for
damages accustomed by the same col
lision. In his declaration he claims that
the wagon, which was carrying large
quantity of milk and a large number of
bottles which belonged to him, was totally
destroyed, together with the milk and
bottles. He also claims recompense for
the loss of services of his son, occasioned
by the injuries sustained, and for the
money expended for medicines and doc
tors bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
CHILDREN SPECIAL GUESTS
ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY
LOCAL RAILWAY PRESIDENT.
Welcoming Address, Punch and
Judy Exhibition and Other
Features.

The annual Christmas festival given by
President McDermott of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company to the
children of the company employees was
held this afternoon at the Columbia
Theater. At the close 1t was pronounced
TO be the best ever attempted.
Long before the curtain was run up the
playhouse was packed to the doors with
the children and their parents, and the
little ones were worked up to the keenest
excitement. Finally the big curtain which
| had INSTRUCTED their view of the stage
arose. The doors were opened at 1
o'clock, but line of youngsters was in
waiting at noon. The Columbia Orches-
ira, under the direction of Sol Minister,
played popular airs. the children singing
| the chorus.
| The exercises opened with an address
by Gen. George H. Harries, vice president
| of the company, who welcomed the chill
| dren to the entertainment, and next Mas
| ter Peter Becker sang song and was
heartily applauded. A Punch and Judy
exhibition was given by Mr.. John l.. Reh,
| which made a decided hit with the little
| ones. and a one-act comedy entitled
"Mama's Boy" written by Mr.. Reh. was
presented. Those in the cast were: Henry
Peck. looking for wife, Edward Oliver;
| Mrs. Funny Face, Miss Clara Dupree;
Jim Crow the happy servant, j. s. Reh;
Mama's Boy. Joe Lewis.
ddiss Beatrice Cosgrove sang a Teddy
Bear" song. in which Rodney Richardson
and Warren Stoll represented the bears.
Master Irving Cosgrove and Miss Mado-
| sketch. as did Miss Adrienne Shreve. Miss
| Mamie Schuyler appeared in an exhibition
Of fancy rope dancing, and a coon song
| and Jig was contributed by Master Irv-
Ing Cosgrove. Miss Mabel Cosgrove was
| the pianist and Miss Cora B. .Shreve the
| teacher.
| AT the close of the entertainment the
| children marched upon the stage, which
was beautifully illuminated with electric
lights. and on each, corner of which was
erected large Christmas tree, and each
little one was presented with several
presents, consisting of books, sleighs,
wagons mechanical toys. dolls and others
too numerous to mention, and each was
amply supplied with candy.
Committees In Charge.
Much credit for the success of the en-
terta!nment is given. to the executive com.
mittee in charge. consisting of Messrs. H.
w. Fuller, chairman: e. B. Burritt, vice
chairman, and H. NJ. Browning, secre-
tary.
The other committees were,
Amusements-F. ]. Mersheimer, chair
man: W. N. DeNeale, H. B. Hart
Printing!. ?. Mangan, chairman; c. B.
Wilson; NJ H. Handy.
| Trees-W. 8. Ballenger, chairman; H. G.
Torbett ]. L. Marvars.
Distribution-C. S. Kimball, chairman;
w. F. Dement,. c: E. Brown, w. E.
| Lowry, r. B. Saunders, r. E. William
son. .....t.\
Decorations-S. I. Folsom. chairman,
Dan NeSl. W. H. Fellows, w. A. Wen
ner.
Purchao,ng-E. s. NARROW. chairman; ]
T. Moffstt, R. W. Crowell, Gordon Camp
bell
Reception-.F. ]. Whitehead, chairman
w. F. Ham, c. S. Reich, L. F. Sinclair,
A. S. Parry, w. E. Anderson, L. B:
johnson.
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Boyds and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Star.


BOYDS. Nd. December %, 1907.
The body of Nicholas Whalen, known
as "Sonney" Whalen, of Black Rock, near
Jamestown. Montgomery county, was
found by his nephew. young Mr.. Briggs,
in his he'd at his home yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Whalen had not been seen since
Monday last and 1t is not known how
long he had been dead. Whalen was
unmarried and lived alone. Heart disease
is supposed to have been the cause of
death. One brother. Willard Whalen Of
GAINESVILLE. survives him.
An informal wedding took place this
Afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Clarksburg The con-
tracing parties were Edgar L. Burdette
son OF Luther G. Burdette. residing near
Hyattstown, and Miss Lucy o. Benson
formerly residing near LaytonvIlle. Mont
gomery county. Rev. C. NJ. Yost., the pas
tor. oficiated. The bride and groom were
tende red reception at the home of the
brides sister. Mrs. Robert P. Soper. in
the afternoon. -t
David s. Edwards. the old veteran of
the Mexican and civil wars who was
found dead near Soldiers Home Sunday
last in the woods near Trinity College,
was taken in charge this morning by
his children and brought from, Washing
ton to Dickersons. 1entgomery county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
SAY LAW. Is COMPLIED WITH.
Reply Of Commissioners to Inquiry
Regarding Local Railway.


The Commissioners have replied to a
communication of Evan H.. Tucker. presi-
dent of the Northeast Washington Citi-
zens' Association, who inquired as to. the
legality of the laying of the proposed
tracks connecting the tracks OF, the
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Railroad Company with the tracks Of the
Columbia Railway Company near Chesa
peake Junction and as to whether the
tracks are to extend into the District of
Columbia, and il so, whether the laying
is authorized by law. The Commission
been complied with.
In the recommendation of Engineer
Commissioner Morrow upon the subject
he states: Under section 7 of the act
OF Congress. approved June 13. 1S9a au-
thorlzfng the extension eastwardly OF the
Columbia Railway Company. that COM
pany Is authorized to contract with any
railway company owning and operating
any railway connections or intersectina
the easterly intersection Of the Columbia
Railway Company, authorized In said act,
for the joint use. management or lease
OF the extended line; that the tracks of
the Washington. Baltimore and Annapo-
lis Railroad Company are lad only to
the District line, and that the connection
between the tracks Of the Columbia Rail-
way Company and the Washington, Bal
timore and Annapolis Railroad Company
has been made to the District line on pri-
waite property and not in a 'pnblic street;
that as the tracks Of the two companies
connect, the Commissioners understand
the Columbia Railway Company is au-
thorlzed to enter into an agreement un-
der the terms of the section quoted to
permit the Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis Railroad Company to enter
the District Of Columbia over the east
erly extension Of the Columbia Railway
Company: that the Commissioners how
ever, have no official knowledge OF the
arrangements for the joint use Of the
tracks. as the law authorizing such joint
use Goes not require any action on the
part of the Commissioners in the mat
ter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Held for Jewel Theft.

DETROIT. December 27.-Supt. Dow
ney Of the local police. department to-
day received from the New York de-
partment telegram asking him to hold
for them Samuel Austin Collins, the
young man arrested here a week ago,
with $4,000 worth of jewelry in his
possession. on suspicion of completely
in the theft of trunk of jewelry sam
pies from a Canton, Ohio, hotel The
telegram says that Collins is wanted
to answer a complaint made by Samuel
Plant charging him with the theft of
$4,000 October 80. 1t has been estab-
lished that Collins had no connection
with the Canton. Ohio, robbery. which
is still an unsolved mystery. In addi-
ton to the $4,000 worth of Jewelry
Collins had several thousand dollars in
cash when arrested. His home is in
Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
canvassing Vote on Wage Scale.

CHICAGO. December 27.-The vote of
the membership of the Order of Railway
Conductors and the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Trainmen on the newly proposed
wage scale will be canvassed today at
a meeting here. President A. w. Gar
rettson of the conductors organization
and P. H. Mor1ssey. president of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainrnen, will
conduct the canvass. The proposed wage
scale is for members of the two orders
scattered over sixty-five railroads east of
the Mississippi river. Voting closed at
midnight. 1t Is expected the officials will
complete the count tomorrow evening.
Should the proposition carry. 1t will be
put UP to the officials Of the various rail-
roads January %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
News Of Leesburg.

Special Correspondence OF the STAR.
LEESBURG, Va. December 26, 1907.
Miss Anne Maria Harrison, daughter of
the late Burr Harrison, a prominent law
yer of Leesburg. died at her home here
yesterday, aged seventy-six years. Death
was due to general debility. Interment will
be made in st. James buryfng ground on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Claggett are
guests Of the latter's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs S. s. Lutz, at Springwood, near Lees
burg.
Mr.. Walter Harrison. who is a student
at the University of Virginia, is spending
the holidays with his mother in Leesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Lynn of Washing
ton. D. c.. are guests of Mrs. Lynn's
mother, Mrs Powell Harrison.
Miss Nancy Lee Janney has returned
from an extended visit to friends in Phila-
delphia, New York and East Orange. N. ].
Mr. James C. Dibrell of High Point, N.
c., is visiting his. mother in this town.
Mrs. J. A. Conner OF Washington, D. c..
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. ]. A Carr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Ethicologists to Meet.

CHICAGO, December 27.--Students of
ethics from all the principal universities
Of the country, sociologists and philan-
thropists will gather in Chicago tomor-
row for an.ethical congress and an ethical
convention which will be held here stimuli
taneously on Saturday. Sunday and Mon
day At the ethical convention the ques-
ton of a summer school of ethics will be
discussed tomorrow. Members of the
Archaeological Institute of America. and
Of the American Pathological Association
will begin their meetings today at the
University of Chicago, The meetings will
continue tomorrow and Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Teachers Federation in Session.

PITTSBURG, December 27.-The con.
vention of the National Commercial
Teachers Federation and it's affiliated
bodies. embracing the United States and
Canada, opened here today for four
days session at the Hotel Annex. The
invocation was delivered by the Rt. Rev
Cortlandt Whitehead. and III. ]. Heinz
Of Pittsburg made the address Of vel
come. C. P. Zaner, Columbus. Ohio, re-
sponded. The annual address of the
president, L. A. Arnold Of Denver, Col,
and the reports of the various COM
mittees were made at the morning
session. The rest of the days session
was occupied by meetings of the different
associations.
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"Yanks" and "Rebs" Will Dine.

TECUMSEH.. Mich, December IA,
the annual reunion, Of the 31st Michigan
Volunteers. to be held here May II. a
plan will be discussed for the holding OF
a joint reunion with the list Georgia Vol
unteers at Chattanooga In 1909. It will
be the first of its kind in the history OF
the country.
II is proposed that. the reunion be so
arranged that the first day can be spent
at Chickamauga Park by those who wish
to VISIT the park. The next day a trolley
ride to Missionary Ridge and a trip to
Lookout Mountain will be taken.
"A banquet will he. served in the even
ing. If II can be so arranged on the
return TRIP the two regiments will stop
over for q day at Knoxville, Tenn.
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oratorio at the Vatican.

ROME. December ga new oratorio
by Father Lorenzo Perosi, was produced
today In the sala regia of the Sacred
College in the presence of the pope and
many invited guests. The rendition was
successful. and the pope warmly congrat-
ulated Father Perosi on his work The
pope and the composer have been init
mate friends since the days they were to-
gether at Venice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
APARTMENT SOLD.
Sale Made Through Stone & Fair
far

William L. Brownie has sold through
his agents, Stone & Fairfax. the three
story and cellar brick and stone apart
ment. known as THE Oswego." located
on U street near 14th. The building con-
tains six apartments, each of six rooms
and bath. heated by steam, bringing a
total rental Of $500 per annum. It fronts
thirty-six feet, with depth of 100 feet to
paved alley. 1t will be held as an invest
ment. -
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and inferred at noon. 1t was intended
to bury him in the national cemetery.
but his children desired to make other
arrangements. and the burial was IN
Mount Pleasant cemetery at Dickersons.
His wife and six children, residing near
Dickersons, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27

So. 40 , In .d of 81 for
S1.69 instead of 81 for Shut
ton French Kid Gloves-if
you will have them fitted
before midday tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27

QAC instead of $1.5O for
OVS Kid, Deerskin and
Mocha GloveS-if you do not
ask them fitted. Ladies' and
mems. in all sizes. For sale
at Eleventh street door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27

AM~ instead of 81 for La
1>S dies 49, ~ o n p.
Chevreau finish Gloves
from Paris. All sizes in
white, black. grays and
tans. Recommended for
comfort and neatness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
TO MAKE MORE SPACE
SEVEN ADDITIONAL ROOMS IN THE
 FEDERAL BUILDING.
Work on Finishfng of Fourth Floor To ne Taken Up Immediately, K and Completed by Ncvem-
 her 90.

Upon the request of Postmaster Dim mick. the government has decided to make extensive Improvements on the fourth floor of the Federal building.
 This noor. which was heretofore crudely finished. will be improved so as to provide seven additional rooms for filing purposes. The fourth floor will then be in all respects similar to the other floors of the building.
 When the extension to the Federal building was built, five offices were finished on the fourth floor and are now occupied by the land office, the super fntendent of railway mail service. the deputy internal revenue collector and the pension examiner, With the im- proverents as contemplated, there will be a total of twelve rooms on the fourth door e
 Four of the seven new rooms are to be completely finished and three are to be left unfinished. The four finished rooms will provide filing space for the clerk of the court, the weather bureau, the postoffice and for storage, while the unfinished rooms will be vacant.
 Last March, Mfr. Dimmick wrote the department asking for the improve ments in view of the cry of Federal officials for more space. and especially those whose offices have becomt cramp- ed by the accumulation of years of pa- pers filed away.
 The contract for the work. which has been let to Aigernon Blair, of this city for s2,4s2, is to be completed by November 30 It is expected MT. Blair will begin work shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
FIREMAN KILLED.

BeIfeved to Have Lost His Balance
 While Sh0velInE Goal.
 Russellville. Sept. 24.--(Special. )-- Charities Weems, 6 fireman on the northbound passenger train on the Northern Alabama Railroad, was killed in tragic way yesterday. The engineer. James Devaney, dis covered when the train reached Bear Creek. that his fireman was missing He immediately took the engine and went back and found the body of the unfortunate man lying near the track about half a mile from the station. He was still living. but died in about an hour without regaining conscious ness.
 The engineer last remembers him shoveling coal from the tender and 1t is supposed he stepped on a piece of coal which caused him to lose his ball ance. His father Is prosperous far mer of Mt. Hope.
 Burglars entered the residence of Mir. B. F. Orman Sunday night. but fortunately were scared away before they secured much of value.
 MT. Orman noticed a light in an un- used room and started to put 1t out. Nearing the door he heard some one running. He gave pursuit but did not succeed in getting near enough to dis cover whether 1t was a white man or negro.
 Only about 40 cents was found to be missing.
 A small frame dwelling of Mrs. W. s. Wilson was burned last night.
 The house was occupied by negroes, who were away from home, and it is supposed that the fire was caused by a spark from the train or was of in- cendiary origin.
 A large crowd was in town yesterday to see the circus.
 It was quite an expensive trip for MT. James Sparks. a prosperous farm CT from near town, who was robbed of about $50 during the rush of buy ing tickets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
NEARING LINEvILLE. Citizens VIII Give Barbecue When Rail-
 A..


 Lineville, Sept.H 25-(Special. )-The track laying crew of the Atlantic. Bir- mingham and Atlanta Railroad Is with in nine miles of Lineville. 1t will be about October 10 before the crew reaches Lineville. The event will he celebrated by big barbecue given by the people of Lineville to the people of Clay County.
 The Lineville Hotel, which has been managed by J. s. Mccain for some time will change hands october 1. Col. c. B. Nicholas, the owner of the prop erty, will take charge
 The enrollment of Linevilie College has reached nearly 300 and more stD- dents are coming.
 Prof. Joel c. Dubose addressed the students a few days ago.
 The crowded condition of the school was commented on in later speech to the citizens and much enthusiasm was aroused by his speech for the county high school.
 Prof. H. J. willingham and family are vIsitinR relatives herea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26

from another man, saying as she takes them that he is her lover.
 He wouldn't believe 1t of meF'
 There is a way of convincing him. Oh, shall not tell him! But he shall see in writing all that passed be- tween the Juge d'Instruction and MT. Dundas. unless"
 sTJnIess ?.-but know what you mean to threaten. You repeat yourself. {"
 Not quite, for I have new argu- ments. and stronger ones. I want you Maxine. I mean to have you-or l will crush you, and now you know | can. Choose"
 sprang up. and looked at him. Per- haps there was murder in my eyes as for a moment there was In my heart for he exclaimed:
 aTigress! You would kill me If you could. But that doesn't make me love you less. Would du Laurier have you if he know what you are--as he will know soon unless you let me save you! Yes I---I would love you if you were a .murderess as well as a--spy. Tt is you who are spyt' faltered, now all but broken.
 If | am, I haven't spied in vain. Not only can I ruin you with du Lau- rier. and before the world, but can ruin him utterly and in all ways"
 "No-no," gasped You cannot. you're boosting. You can do nothing.
 .Nothing tonight. perhaps I'm not sueakfnr of tonight. I am giving you time. But tonaorrow--or the day after. It's much the same to me. At first, when I first began to suspect that something had been taken from it's place, I had no proof. l had to get that, and I did get it--neariy all wanted. This affair of Dundas might have been planned for my advantage. It is perfect. All it's complications are ;nst sn many links in a chain for me. Girard--the man Dundas chose to ern- ploy--was the very man I'd sent 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
COMMITTEES NAMED.
w. 0. T. U. Preparing for the Com

". c. T. U. Preparing for the Coming
 State Convention. At the last meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. of Mont gomery, committees were appointed to assist in caring for the State Conven- tion.
 The committees named were as fol- lows:
 Homes-Mesdames Hay, Spruell. Chatfield, Perry, Boyd. Adams. Nell. Wicker and Rev M. H. Holt. Badges--Mrs. F. c. Perry. ecoration-Mesdames Nell Spruell Johnston and Miss Lemoyne Chatfield. The art which doth mend nature, shown i'm its finest form at Greenwood Cemetery.
 All lots perfectly cared for, and there's no charge.
 Send for book of views.
 GREENWOOD CEMETERY.
 1e Court square. Phone 1864.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
FOR CLERKS AND cARRIERs.
Civaa Service Exmmination to be Held
 A NssnMfaflea November 10.

ClvH Service Examination to be Held
 Al PoMtofaee November 16.
 Under the direction of the local board of civil service examiners, civil serv- ice examination for clerk and carrier in the postoffice is to be held in Montgomgomery. November 16 at the Federal building,
 In view of the recent increase In the salaries of postoffice employees. It is expected that there will be a number of applicants. The examination in- cludes spelling. arithmetic, e letter. writing. penmanship, copying from plain copy United States Geography and reading addresses.
 The applicants are required to be be- tween the ages of is and 45 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
NO TRUTH IN STORY.
Justice GoebeI Says IgO's Afidavit II Pure Fabrication.


 Pure Fabrication.
 Phoenix, Ariz.. Sept. 25--Justice doe- bel. brother of the late Governor Goe- bel, of Kentucky residing in Phoenix, commenting on the affidavit made by woman in Richmond. Ind, which alleges that Governor GOebel was killed by Turner Igo. at the instigation of the son of John Sanford. says the story is pure fabrication. sHe says the facts as set forth in the affidavit are so at variance with the proved facts that they cannot be considered.
 He denies that the prosecution of any person Is q political prosecution. He says that the only persons interested in tha prosecution are himself and his brother Wilbur. of Cincinnati. and such friends as may aid them in averaging the death of the Governor. They have m desire to convict an innocent man and thus shield the real murderer. and for this reason they have followed ev- cry reported clue. each of which, if not utterly dlscredlted, was finally trae- ed back to Taylor and Powers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-26
IN JAIL AT SELMA.
NeEro Wanted Here For Murder In
 Fcuvfy Summer Is In Custody.

Eurfy Summer Is Tn Custody.
 An officer will go to Selma this morn ing to bring back to Montgomery John Frazier, a negro with a number of aliases, who Is charged with murder under an indictment returned by the July grand jury.
 Early during the summer Frazier is alleged to have shot and killed VIII Lewis. a negro, in North Montgomery, in the vicinity of Corbett's store. It is claimed that the row occurred over a woman and that Frazier took pis- tol away from his adversary and shot him with the weapon.
 Frazier has been in jail for some time in Selma, accused of carrying a concealed weapon but yesterday Sher- If Belser received Information that the presiding Judge at Selma had decided to turn the negro over to the Mont gomery county authorities, provided he Is the right one.
 Special Police officer J. P. Avant will go to Selma for the negro. He knows Frazier by sight and can iden- tifv him.