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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
TEMPLE LODGE AT WORK.
New Subordinate Body in Masonic
Order Formally Constituted.

Temple Lodge, No. 49, F. A. A. NJ,
which. after working under dispensation
from District Grand Master Woodman,
was granted a charter by the Grand
Lodge of this jurisdiction December Is.
was formally constituted last evening in
one of the lodge rooms at the Masonic
Temple. The ceremonies. which were in
teresting and impressive, were conducted
lowing-named officers OF the Grand Lodge:
Augustus B. Coolidge. deputy grand mas
ter; Henry X Simpson, senior grand
warden; George c. Ober. junior grand
warden; A. w. Johnston. grand secretary:
James A. Sample, grand treasurer
Thomas H. Young, grand lecturer; U. Y.
AtLee, acting grand chaplain, Claude r
King, acting assistant grand chaplain: j.
Claude KEEPER, grand marshal: Lem Tow
ers. acting senior grand deacon: Charles
f. Baldwin. junior grand deacon: L. John
Newton. grand sword bearer: +. c. FL
more. acting grand pursuivant; Alexander
Mckenzie, senior grand steward; Alexan-
der Grant, junior grand steward; w. &.
Bickford, grand tyler.
Temple Lodge has eighty-one active and
twenty-six honorary members, most OF
whom were present at the ceremonies last
night. The musical program was in
charge Of J. Walter Humphrey and the
Temple Lodge Quartet
Past Grand Masters E. G. Davis, NJ NJ.
Parker. James A. Sample. Henry s. Mer-
rill. George W. Baird, Matthew Trimble,
]. Henry Small, jr.. William G. Hender-
son and Lurtin r. CHM. and many other
Masonic dignitaries were among those
present.
The officers of Temple Lodge are:
Thomas c. Moves. worshipful master;
Louis c. Wilson, senior warden; John
Paul Earnest. junior warden: Louis A.
Dent, secretary; E. Southland Parker.
treasurer: Leroy Heron, senior steward
II: c. c. Stiles. junior steward; F. Claude
King, marshal; Rev. James E. Stuart,
chaplain, and ]. ]. Hill, tyler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Contributions for Charity.

In response to Its first appeal, recently
issued. the Associated Charities has re-
ceived the following contributions, sent to
81 G street and acknowledged on behalf
Of the board of managers by John Joy
Edison, treasurer:
Justice Melville w. Fuller (for flower
show, 81; Mrs. Martha Aman, $40; Mrs.
Mary c. Miller. $40; Miss Caroline Henry,
$3.50; Miss Helen L. Henry, $3.50; Mrs. C.
NJ. D. Browne. 81: William c. Whittemore,
s25: DR.. and Mrs. A. F. "A. King, $40; Ben
jamin F. Snyder. S.; Mrs. Gardiner g.
Hubbard. $50: Bernard r. Green. $40;
Ainsworth r. Spofford. IS; Gen. George L.
gillespie. $40; Miss M. J. Bishop. IS: Max
s. johnson. So; Mrs. q. l. Mutt. 81: Dr. A.
A. Hoehling, So S. c. G., $50; NJ. Phillips
born & Co, s25; Grove X. Gilbert, SIS;
Miss c. Ddden, 80 cents; from a Friend
through Robert E. Browning, S.; Mrs
Murray Addison, $40; Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Bolgiano, $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Ordered by the Commissioners.

The following orders have been issued
by the Commissioners:
That the sum of $500 be allotted from
the appropriation for grading Albemarle
street. 1908, to place on temporary
grade the approach from Albemarle street
to Both street, and that the work be- done
by hired labor after the completion Of the
present contract for grading.
That the brick sidewalk be relaid on the
west side of Lincoln road northeast be-
tween I street and u street. at an esti-
mated cost of $780, chargeable to the ap-
preparation for Grading and improving
Lincoln road, 1909
That the following water main and serv-
Ice sewer be laid under the provisions of
an act Of Congress. approved April q.
1904, the same being necessary, in the
Judgment of the Commissioners. for the
public safety. health, comfort and con-
venience: -.--.
Ninety-four feet, more or less, Of S-inch
water main in alley of square $40. Sd, "A
G and II streets southwest.
Sewer along the north side of P street
northwest. between LIST and Sd streets.
abutting lots 175, 1856. 1871. 1885, 1879 and 100
of square 552. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
TO BRING PRISONERS HERE.
Local Detectives Depart Today for
Distant Points.

Inspector Boardman, chief of detectives,
departed this afternoon for Montreal,
where D. Alfred Porter is under arrest.
Porter Is charged with having embezzled
certificates. of mining stock belonging to
patrons of Harrington & Co., stock
brokers'. Detective McNamee went 10
Montreal more than a week ago, but I'M
der the English, law the prisoner cannot
be removed for fifteen days after he has
been turned over by the courts. 1t is ex-
pected that Inspector Boardman and De-
tective McNamee will return with the
prisoner early next week.
Detective Patrick O'Brien has gone to
Medford. Okla, to get Thomas Samson
Stutz. a telegraph operator. who is under
arrest there to answer a charge of grand
larceny preferred against him in this city.
1t Is charged that he rented a typewriter
and sold 1t for $50.
Detective Greene of the tenth precinct
has gone to Farmville, Va. to get Bessie
Leggs, alias Mary Cole, colored. who is
wanted in this city to answer charge
of theft. 1t is charged that she stole ar
ticles of clothing and a bracelet from the
house Of Mrs. W. J. Spottswood. 1852 1rv-
ing street. Report OF the theft was made
to the police, and Detective Greene located
her in the Virginia town. He will prob
ably return with her tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
REPLY TO PROTEST.
commissioner Morrow Explains Re
garding Tax Certificates

In reply to a letter of George Lin
klns to the Commissioners protesting
against the notices attached to tax GER
tifcates, that inquiry should be made of
the engineer department where there Is
any work pending or whether any con-
demnation of land has been confirmed for
which the property in question will there
after be assessed. Engineer Commissioner
MorroW states that the writer places a
outy on the engineer department which is
not practical to undertake On recon-
mendation of Commissioner West how
ever, the Commissioners will give inter-
ested parties hearing on the subject.
IN ms letter to the Commissioners Mr..
Linkins says: I'VE are in recent of some
certificates of taxes to which the follow
ing notice is appended: Inasmuch as this
certificate does not include any special as
sessment that may be pending, but which
Is not at this date due and payable. the
applicant should inquire of the engineer
department whether any work is in prog.
ress, or has been completed, or whether
any condemnation of land has been con-
hrmed, for which this property has not
yet been but will hereafter be assessed.
we desire to enter a protest against
the issuance of tax certificates with this
notice on them. In every case this neces-
states that an inquiry be made by us
from the engineer department. and as this
inquiry is bound to be made in every case.
we see no reason why the informa ton
shali not be placed on the certificate in
the hrst instance, and then such notice
need not be placed on the tax certificate
at all. 1t would be a very simple mat
ter Tor the engineer department to use a
rubber stamp as is now done. No assess
ment pending or Assessment pending.
1t would be necessary to make inquiry
only in the event of Assessment pend
ing"
In his Endorsement in reply Capt Nor
row says: The printed statement on tax
certificates to which the writer refers
places duty on the engineer depart
ment which 1t is impracticable for it to
undertake. There is no law requiring the
engineer department or the Commission
ers to give information of pending as
sessments other than the law requiring
advertisements of the intention of the
Commissioners to do certain kinds of work
for which assessments are levied. There
are four or five divisions of the engineer
department which do work involving as
sessments against property, and besides
the impracticability of giving such in
formation, to attempt to do would in
volVe the possibility of failing to note
such pending assessment and claim on
the part of an applicant that by reason
or Such failure the assessment when
levied should be Cancelled. l understand
that in recent opinion of the corpor-
alton counsel he stated that there was
no such duty of giving notice OF pending
assessments placed on the assessor and
that purchaser of property against
which an assessment may be levied must
look out for himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Y. M. C. A. New Year Reception.

In accordance with custom, the Y. NJ.
e.. \. has arranged TO give a reception
to its members and friends New Year
day from : 10 10 O'Clock pm. when the
building will be thrown open for inspec-
ton. The association orchestra will be
located in the lobby and refreshments
will be served in the ,asse mbly room on
the third floor. Members Of the National
Guard company OF the Y. VI. c. A will
act as guides to show visitors around
The building.
On the second floor will be an exhibit
of the religious work of the associa-
ton and of the work of the army and
navy branch. Exhibitions of gymnasium
work and Of swimming will also be given
during the afternoon.
Al the watch-night service. December
81. DR.. w p. Thirkield. president of How
ard University. will discuss THE New
Man and the New Year" An address
vii! also be made by Edwin Callow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Matinee Girl a Remarkable Beauty
Art subject free with Elk Grove coupons
-Advt.
Big Raft Reported Adrift.

big raft of heavy pine logs is reported
adrift in Chesapeake bay in the vicinity of
Cove Point. where it has been drifting
for nearly week. The raft is a most
dangerous obstruction to navigation. and
the vessel that Is unfortunate enough to
strike it would be badly damaged, If not
sunk. The mass of logs is thought to
have gone adrift from one of the tribu-
taries of the bay during heavy blow last
week while they were being assembled
to be towed to Philadelphia. 1t Is stated
that an effort will be made to catch the
raft and tow 1t to a point of safety. The
logs in the drifting raft are said to be
worth several hundred dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
IN MEMORY OF WV. coRcoRAN
Reception This Evening at the
Louise Home

Today is the Tooth anniversary of the
birth of William Wilson Corcoran, who.
with Peabody, Aston and Girard, made
up the honor roll of Americas philan-
thropists before it became the fashion to
scatter millions broadcast. and at time
when the gifts meant much more than
they do now.
Mr.. Corcoran was born in Georgetown
Georgetown College, and went into bust
ness as an English goods or dry goods
merchant at the age of seventeen. Later
he became a banker in Washington. en-
tering into partnership with George w.
Riggs of Maryland in 1889. The firm
loaned large sums to the government
during the Mexican war, but these loans
withdrew from the firm, leaving the whole
responsibility with Mr.. Corcoran, who
profited greatly by his venture.
The Louise Home son Massachusetts
avenue was founded by Mr.. Corcoran In
memory of his daughter and his wife,
Louise A. Morris. daughter of Commo-
dore Morris. whom he married in 1888.
Mrs. Corcoran died in, 1S49. leaving son
and a daughter. the former dying soon
after his mother. The daughter. who
died at Cannes in 1857. was married to
George Eustis, representative from
Louisiana, and left three children.
Mr.. Corcoran after 1853 retired from
business. giving his time to his private
affairs. directing his attention to philan-
thropic projects. He founded the Cor
coran Gallery of Art, providing a large
endowment. and gave large sums to col
leges. churches. church homes and theo-
logical seminaries. He also set apart Oak
Hill cemetery, whittier he had the re-
mains of John Howard Payne. author of
Home, Sweet Home" transferred in
1888.
Mr.. Corcoran died in this city February
"a 1883.
According to annual custom -recep-
ton will be given at the Louise. Home
this evening in memory of the founder.
The function is the event of the year at
the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Japansss-airl Student Here.

Mi8 Yoshi Kajiro. superintendent OF
the SAnyo Girls College, Okayama, Japan
arrivedNin this ciy/Sesterday and is STOP
ping az the-6S6rse Washington Hotel
She wasf one of the first Japanese girl
students sent to this country to be edu-
Gated anlt was graduated from Mount
Holyoke College eleven years ago. She
will spend blight months in this country
and Europe. inspecting the different edu-
cational systems Miss Kajiro will leave
here tomorrow for New York where she
will take a steamer for Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Named as Chairman of Committee.

Stephen D. Lee. general commander of
the United Confederate Veterans. has
appointed DR.. Samuel E. Lewis of Charles
Broadway Rouss' Camp, No. 1191. chair
man of the monumental committee. to
succeed the late Lieut.. Col. ]. j. Scott.
DR.. Lewis is well known in Washington
circles. as well as throughout the country,
as "a man who is thoroughly devoted to
the advancing of the work of the United
Confederate Veterans. He has especially
shown a marked interest in the labor of
locating and suitably distinguishing the
graves of dead Confederates. The monu-
mental committee is one of only four
standing committees of the United Con-
federate Veterans. and according to sec
ton 6. article II. of their constitution, it's
purposes are: ITO urge and aid the cree
ton of enduring monuments to our great
leaders and heroic soldiers sauors and
people, and to mark with suitable head
stones the graves of Confederate dead
wherever found"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Unnecessary Trouble for Police.

A conductor on the Anacostia railway
line gave the Anacostia police unnecessary
trouble last night and this morning by
reporting that he had seen a man disap-
pear over the rail of the Ana costa bridge
He was satisfied. he said. that the man had
committed suicide. and the police searched
for hat or something which would give
them clue. The harbor police were
called on this morning for assistance, but
before starting to drag for a body in
quiries were made of men employed on the
new bridge and the boats and machines
there They soon learned that the man
who disappeared over the rail was Sam
uel Zones, a resident of Alexandria who
is employed as Waterman on one OF the
machines. He climbed over the rail in
order to board one of the dredging ma
chimes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary v. Dougal.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary Virginia Dougal, widow of
William II. Dougal. who died Thursday
morning at 3 o'clock at her home, 1888 r
street northwest, will be held at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon at her late residence.
The services will be conducted by Rev. DIR.
Alexander, pastor OF the West Street
Presbyterian Church, of which the de-
ceased had been a member for many
years. The pallbearers will be Messrs.
Frank p. Leetch. George Dunlop. James
Berrall. Henry F. Powell. ?. NJ. Macaboy
and DR.. Louis Maokall. Interment will be
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Dougal, who was In the seventy
eighth year of her age, was the daughter
of the late Morris Adler and had resided
in Georgetown all her life. Her brother.
NJ. ]. Adler, and six children. Mrs. Walter
G. Wheatley. Mrs. Charles Herr, Mrs.
William A. Leetch. Mr.. William Dougal,
Miss Grace Dougal and Miss Catherine
Dougal, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
q. 8. ); hAtisee%sAl % :.:.

The only theater in Washington Offering exclu-i
s'eiy American and foreign stars Of the first rank.
MIR. WILLIAM FAvERSHAM
IN The GRIPPING PLAY OF THE PLAINS.
THE SQUAW MAN.
NEXT WEEK-SAM BERNARD
In His Famous Musical Farce 4,
THE RICH MR.. HOGGENHEIMER.
dpo3-Gt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south. every evening in the year
at $50 O'Clock.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 10 am. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandra every twenty minutes.
Special excursions to Mount Vernon for
school children Saturday from 10 am. to
. pm. hourly at reduced rate.
Cars from station at AQueduct bridge
for Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls
Church half hourly
Ferry steamer Lacka wanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from 6 IN. to
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
100 Discount.

All Gas Portable Lights. Fancy Table
Lamps, Decorated and Art Shades reduced.
1904 &C. y. Muddiman & Co.-616 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Funeral of John J. Feenev

Funeral services over\ the remains of
John j. Feeney of Baltimore were held
yesterday afternoon at Harvey's under
taking establishment. tnterment was
made in Mount Olivet cemetery. The de-
ceased was thirty-siX years of age and
had/been employed, in a tbeater in Balti-
more He\t-+Ge to shington several
months ago n Undergo an operation and
died "Wednesday last. He was brother
OF James L. F%eney prominent in labor
circles in t9e Dftrict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Death of Husband Basis of Suit

Suit to recover $4,000 damages has
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by Mrs Grace NJ. Chamberlin, widow and
Administrative of John Arthur Chamber
lin, against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. Mrs. Chamberlin
charges that by the negligent running OF
one Of the cars of the defendant her
husband was knocked down as he was
crossing Delaware avenue at B street
northeast December IS, 1906. Mr.
Chamberlin had alighted from car and
was proceeding to the sidewalk. He died
December 80, 1906, and left a widow and
two children, aged five and two years,
respectively. Attorney E. L. Giles rep
resents the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Burglars Visit Saloon.

Burglars visited the saloon of Isaac II.
Rowland. oil 9th street. this morning
about o'clock. Entrance was effected
Is forcing open the door. and the two
cash registers in the establishment were
robbed of so in cash. Sandy Harper.
colored. of 122G Madison street. noticed
the front door open while passing the sa-
loon and notified Se-gt Loman of the
first precinct. The latter notified the
proprietor and an examination of the
premises showed that the cash had been
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Commissioners Approve Report.

recent report of the board of police
and fire surgeons relative to time allowed
members of the police force in excess OF
thirty days sick leave and transmitted
to the Commissioners by Maj Sylvester
has been approved. The following allow
ances were granted:
]. E. Bryarly. 33 days: W. ]. Garfield,
81 days: Jere Carter. 80 days; J. II. Glib
son. CD days; A. w. Green. 30 days: A. L.
Lucas. 81 days; T. Lynch. As days; F.
Merrill SO days; J. E. Peterson IL days:
Lieut.. r. Sutton, A days: w. E. Smith, 81
days: w. Messer, 3 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National - William Faversham in THE
Sduaw Man." SIS pm.
Columbia-"Miss Hook of Holland" s
pm.
Beissco-Mary Mannering in Glorious
Betsy" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
Mdjestic-"The Boy With the Doodle,
S:15 pm.
New Academy-"Edna. the Pretty Type
writer" SIS pm.
Gayety-Al Reeves Big Beauty Show
S:l5 pm
New Lyceum-The Empire Burlesquers.
S:1J pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Charge Of Larceny.

G. c. Smith. who says his home is in
Cleveland, Ohio. was held under $500
bond for the action of the grand jury
today by Judge Kimball in the Police
Court He was remanded to Jail pending
disposition of his case.
Smith was arrested last night by Sergt.
Curry and Detective Armstrong of the
sixth precinct as he was leaving the
house 45G Missouri avenue. One Of the
residents there reported the loss of a
toilet case. valued at 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Finds Body of Infant.

While on his way to work this morning
about Z o'clock Roscoe Sisson of 443 Ten
nessee avenue found handbag on a lot
near 10Th and E streets northeast. He
was surprised to find that the bag con-
tanned the body of an infant. 1t was re-
moved to the morgue and the coroner
notified. An investigation was made and
a certificate Of death from natural causes
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
]. F. sheetz's Pure Homemade

u ShCctH uie 11o1AeH4due
Candies. DC and 40c h., to be bought
only at 425 18th st. NV, one door above
Raleigh Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
SKATING RINK.

CONVENTION HALL.
Races every afternoon and evening this week.
Open to all. Military band afternoon and even.,
ing sessions. Don't miss 1t. 1t is the place toi
spend the holidays. Morning session l5c. Afts
ernoon and evening. 25c, including skates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Last Rites Over Dead.

Funeral services were held at o'clock
this afternoon over the remains of Mrs
Lucinda Branson. wife of Stephen Bran
son, at the residence Of her daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Lizzie Branson, 1926 M street
northwest. Mrs. Branson died in Balti-
more Monday last. After the services at
the house the remains were taken to the
Mount Zion Church, where services were
held. A, large number of friends attended
the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Improved Service for Commuters

between Baltimore and Washington
With its new schedule effective Monday
January 6. the Pennsylvania railroad will
readiust its train service between Balti-
more and Washington. so that train No
3l4 will leave Washington ) pm. and ar
rive Baltimore at pm: and train No
3D. will leave Washington 5:03 pm. and
arrive Union station, Baltimore. at 6:21
p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Funeral of Thomas w. offutt.

Funeral services were held at noon to-
day over the remains of Thomas w
Offutt at Wise's Chapel. 1900 NJ street
northwest Mr.. Offutt' died yesterday
morning in the eighty-fifth year Of his
age. Interment was made at Potomac
Md. The deceased was for many years a
resident of Montgomery county. Two
sons, George w. Offutt and Henry w
Offutt, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
DR.. Atwood Endorsed.

Al a meeting held last night at which
l.. c. Moore. president of the Janitors'
Association of the District of Columbia,
presided Il resolution was unanimously
adopted whereby DR.. o. NJ. Atwood is to
he supported as a delegate to the ma
tional republican convention, and j. NJ
Kicks as alternate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Report was made to the police today
that the show window at the store of
Morris Fetterman, 1905 9th street north
cast. was broken open last night and
robbed. Six bottles of whisky and two
bottles of wine were taken.
Vacant house. 146 d street northeast
Wa inferred last night and robbed The
police We're told that the intruders took
the lining from the bath tub.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Wife Sues for Absolute Divorce.

Suit for absolute divorce has been filed
in the District Supreme Court by Mrs.
Jennie e. Avery against Frederick S.
Avery. They were married June IA, 1898
at Ithaca, Mich, but have lived here for
long time. Infidelity is alleged and
suitable alimony asked. The defendant
Is clerk in the Department Of Com
merce and Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
Cadets at Social Function

About $50 guests were present last night
at a dance given by the officers of Com
pany A. High School Cadets, at the Ar
lington Hotel. Following the dance a
buffet supper was served. The officers of
the company are Capt. William F. Kelly
jr.; First Lieut.. E. Jackson and Second
Lieut. B. Read