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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Chinese Branch Y. NJ. C. A. Formed

Members of Chinese Sunday schools of
Calvary Baptist Church. Metropolitan
Methodist Church. Episcopal Church of
the Ascension and the First Baptist
Church to the number of about 200 gath
cred around the banquet table at the
Calvary Baptist Church Monday night.
The object was to form a Chinese Y. M.
c. A. as a branch Of the Washington Y.
M. c. A.. the headquarters Of which are
at 1875 G street.
s. w. Woodward. president of the
Washington association: Rev. FunE Yet
Now. who is in charge Of the Morning
Star Chinese Mission in New York city:
F. p Sargent. United States commits
sioner of immigration: William H. Baker.
superintendent Of the Calvary Baptist
Chinese Sunday school. and Howard Moy
Loon. president of the Chinese Y. M. c..
A., made addresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Concert by Soldiers Home Band

The program for the concert by the
United States Soldiers Home Band. John
S. NJ. Zimmerman. musical director. in
Stanley Hall next Friday evening at 30
o'clock follows:
March. "Hoch bsburgh" Kral
Overture. THE Wanderers Hope"
Won Suppe
Song for the cornet. The Rosary"
Nevin
Mr.. Andrew Galopin.
Grand selection. Carmen. Bizet
(Requested.)
Entr' acte-
''On Tiptoe" Hosmer
Polka Caprice ....-...-.-.......Pe rlet
Excerpts from Loves Lottery. Edwards
Waltz suite. 'Au Revoir" Waldteufel
Finale. 1.-The National Fencibles". .Sousa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
DIR. GRIGGs ON SHAKESPEARE.
Series of Lectures in Interest o
Fairgrounds Association.

Fairgrounds Association.
With shakespeare" as his subject, DR.
Edward Howard Griggs will deliver q
series of addresses at the Church Of Our
Father. 18th and l. streets northwest, be-
ginning tonight at s o'clock and continu-
ing for the following five Wednesday
nights. The proceeds are for the benefit
of the Washington Fairgrounds ASCOT
alton.
DR.. Griggs is we'll remembered by rea-
son of his lectures in this city last winter
on THE Great Moral Leaders," he having
drawn large audiences at each appear
ance on the platform. His work at that
time attracted wide interest. In his initial
address tonight DIR. Griggs will dwell on
THE Humanity of Shakespeare" and the
five other subjects will be on the great
poets art and life in five of his best
works.
The course follows: February &c. 1.-The
Ethical wakening''-"Merchant of Ven
ice; March 4. The Individual and the
State'-"Julius Caesar; March IL, Fac
ing the Mystery''-"Hamlet"; March 1S
1.-The Tragedy of Ambition"-"Macbeth"
March %. THE Final Attitude"-''The
Tempest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Injured in Runaway Accident.

James Keeling. colored. thirty-five years
of age. was taken to the Eme rgency Hos
pital last evening and treated for an in
jury to his head. he having been hurt by
being thrown from a runaway team. The
colored man was employed as driver Of a
government team. and the horses were
frightened when near the intersection OF
18th and r streets. In front of 1893 r
street the team collided with a tree.
Keeling was suffering from conclusion OF
the brain when he reached the hospital.
The physicians think he will recover,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
The Strolling PLAYERS.

"The Belle of Avenue A" is the merry
musical comedy that will be presented by
The Strolling Players at the New Ly-
ceum Monday. February "a. A large COM
pany of well-known comedians headed by
Toma Hanlon will be seen. Among them
may be mentioned Andy Rice, Tom
Barry. Nat Wixon. Burt Eaton, Madge
Hughes, Albert Davis. the Church City
Quartet and the Dolly Sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
T HE HE AT E r.
bluffs. E"

Leo Ditrichstein's new comedy, bluffs"
was presented for the first time in Plain
field. N. j.. last Monday night. 1t comes
to the Columbia Theater next Monday,
Mr.. Ditrchstein being both author and
star. Bluffs is on the same general
plan of Mr.. Ditrichstein's other brisk
comedies. such as Are You a Mason?"
"All on Account of Eliza and Before
and After" Fred Bond has an important
place in the cast. as has Miss Fola La
Toilette. daughter of the Wisconsin sem
atOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Collins Johnson. colored. twenty one
years of age, was knocked down on the
by cart and seriously injured One
wheel of the vehicle passed over and
fractured his left leg. The injured man
was given surgical treatment at freed
mems Hospital.
A Capital Traction car struck a cart
belonging to Michael Cady yesterday
afternoon and disabled the vehicle. The
accident occurred at the intersection
of 18th and P streets. Frank Johnson,
the driver, was not injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Falls From Street Cars.

George Redwick. a resident of Rich
mond. Va. fell and sustained painful in
juries to his face while alighting from a
moving car in front of 7O7 7th street yes
terday afternoon. He was given treat
ment at the Emergency Hospital
Joseph Thompson. thirty-two years of
age, of 1853 Kramer street northeast fell
from a car of the Columbia line at 18th
and III streets northeast last night and
sustained slight injuries. which were
dressed at the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
GROWS HAIR
Cuticura Removes Dandruff and
Soothes Itching Scalps.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap and light
dressings with Cuticura. prevent dry thin and
falling hair remove crusts. scales and dandrun,
destroy hair parasites, soothe rritated itching
surfaces, stimulate the hair folicles. loosen the
scalp skin. supply the roots with energy and
nourishment, and make the hair grow upon a
sweet, wholesome. healthy scalp when all other
treatment fails.
Every Humor of Infants, Children and Adults
consists of Cuticura Soap (25c) to Cleanse the
and Cuticura ResOlvent (5Oc> Tor In the form Of
Chocolate Coated Pills, Csc per vial Of COZ to
Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
Mass
fTMailed Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
"Wizard Of o."

Next week the management of the New
Academy offers the extravaganza THE
Wizard of o." one of the greatest must
cal successes Of recent years. The origi-
nal scenic production will be used. The
company includes a large cast of come
dams, singers and dancers. George Stone
plays the famous Scarecrow and Charles
Wilkins is his companion in fun, the Tin
WOOdman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Staley's Transformation.

Chase's bill next week will include
Staley's Transformation, the Willie Pantz
Company, Blonde Typewriters, with
Johnnie Stanley, Harry Linton and Anita
Laurence; Clifford and Burke, the Zanet-
tos Pauline Cook and May Clinton and
the motion pictures of Francesca Di
Rimini or the Rival Brothers. Staley's
Transformation is novelty fresh from
Europe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Tax on Cats and Dogs Defended.

The Commissioners are being flooded
with letters from citizens expressing
their views upon Commissioner Macfar-
lands proposition to increase the annual
taS on dogs and place an equally heavy
annual tax on cats. Mr.. mcfarland be-
lieves this heavy tax will serve as an ex-
cellent .means of reducing the number OF
the animals. many of which he regards
as a menace to the community Before
the Commissioners take any action, how
ever, they want to hear from the citizens
and learn their views upon the PROPOSE
ton. According to the letters thus far
received those favoring the heavy penal
ties on cats and dogs are in the majority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
The Oshima Sale at Sloan's.

The sale of Japanese prints and water
colors. oil paintings, mahogany furniture,
Persian rugs. rare books, ornaments. ETC..
continues at Sloans, 1907 G street, tomor-
row and Friday at II and g. Rare bar
gains were secured there today, and many
OF the best pieces yet remain to be sold.
Rooms comfortable and seats provided.
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Will of DIR. Starr

The will of DR.. William NJ. Starr ~.
centenarian. whose funeral ,ccurrea
yesterday. has been filed for probate
1t is dated February Il. 1908. and de-
vises his entire estate to his sister
Mrs Hannah Hull of Grand Ran;ds
Mich. The sister is also named execu,
triX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Y. W. c. A. at Art Gallery,

Announcement is made that the Cor
coran Art Gallery will be open for the
members OF the Young Women's Christian
Association and their escorts this evening
1t is expected that the entire membership
will be present and avail themselves OF
the opportunity for a private view Of the
exhibit of tapestries, rare laces, etc, that
is now in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Luther Dodd. the telephone lineman who
fell from a pole while working at Takoma
Park yesterday. was reported today as
being out of danger. He is still under treat
ment at Garfield Hospital. but it is ex-
pected he will be able to go home in a
few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Removal Of Surface Tracks.

Maj. Jay ]. Morrow. Engineer Com
missioner. has suggested that the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company be
advised that the Commissioners will ex-
pect all surface tracks of it's road within
the limits Of the District Of Columbia to
be removed by March 30 next The re-
moval Of these surface tracks is required
by act of Congress February %, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Give Your Family Schneider's

Malt" Bread Three Times Daily
if you want them to be healthy and
happy. All the food elements of the wheat
are developed by the process employed in
mixing Malt" Bread. The purest. most
nourishing and delicious bread your table
can have. Fresh at all grocers'. &c loaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Wife Sues for Divorce.

Proceedings for an absolute divorce have
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by Mrs. Nettie Bett Branch against James
Branch. They were married May u. 1897
and have one child. Attorney r. G.. Fin
ney represents the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
east Lynne"

East Lynne" one of the oldest and
most popular of emotional dramas, will be
next weeks offering at the Majestic, un-
der the direction of Joseph King. who
also put out 1.-THE Ninety and Nine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Lecture by Mrs. Anne r. Hale.

Arrangements have been made for a
lecture by Mrs. Anne Riley Hale Friday
evening. February q, in the Y. M c. A.
Hall at 8 o'clock. The lecture will be
held under the auspices of the Y. M. C.. A.
Lyceum. and the topic will be "a Plan
to Bring the North and South Together
Upon an Old ISSUE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Holiday Shoot Of Gun Club.

Holiday Shoot Of Gun Club.
Arrangements have been made by the
Eastern branch Gun Club for a shoot on
the grounds Of the club on the Eastern
branch next Saturday, Washington
birthday. A committee Is arranging a
program and members of the Analostan
and other gun clubs have been invited to
participate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

A colored boy named Elmer Cox. living
at 1913 A street southeast fell from his
bicycle in front of 1915 G street northwest
last evening and cut his nose. His injury
was dressed at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Fishing Sloop Saved From

Fishing Sloop Saved From Loss.
The little fishing sloop formerly belong
ing to Capt. Connors of this city. which
sank last week on the edge OF the deep
cut in the harbor near the Washington
barracks park. was raised Monday, and
yesterday parties were aboard the craft
pumping 1t out and cleaning up In prepa-
ration for service on the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
CITY ITEMS.

Large Hams, 1Oc; Nine to Twelve
lbs. lie; less than . lbs. 12l2c; Small
Picnics, sc; Br Bacon, 1112c; Corned
Breasts. lie; Fat Back, Sc; Lard Zoe;
substitute. s1ac. J. T. ID. Plyes' IL stores
including No = Harrison ST., Anacostia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Well Send You a Check

only to be used toward opening a savings
account with the United States Trust Co
on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 20 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons. 10 of each will be accepted.
Golden & Co. 92S La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Walter Holland, colored. thirty-two
years of age. living at IA Cooksey court
fell on the pavement near the corner OF
nth and NJ streets southeast last night
and sustained a severe injury to his ankle.
He received treatment at the Casualty
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

When You Become a Deposition
in banking dept. of Union Trust Co.. 18th
and H SITS. you'll enjoy every banking
advantage. Interest paid on all accounts,
Subject to check. Government CONTROL
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

only to be used toward opening a savings
account with the United States Trust Co.
on receiving 20 lib. Elk Grove Butter
coupons or 20 Golden Rod Sausage cou-
pons. 10 of each will be accepted.
Golden & Co. 92S La. ave- ja24-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Lavina Gallagher. colored, fifty years OF
age. living at Rosslyn. Va. fell and sus-
tanned slight injury to her left arm.
She was able to continue on her journey
without being assisted. declining to go to
hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
We Are q Restless People.

That's the reason that the first and
fifteenth are always moving days. Keep
your rooms advertised in The Star, and
you will always have them rented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
We Have Sold Heurich's Beer

for twenty years. and are still selling it
Maerzen and Senate-brewery botting.
Arlington Bottling Company. same old
place Phone w. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Chris. Handlers Melliston the High

est grade Wild Cherry Cordial. Excellent
500 18th
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Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 G st. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG IL st

Robert Hall, colored. thirty-eight years
of age, living at 100 18th street southeast.
became i'll on the street yesterday. He
was at Sth and f streets when he was
stricken. and the police removed him to
the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
25 Smokecraft Cigar Bands
II entitle you to a check See large at
sporting section. Sundays Star.

If you are in a hurry of a morning
oversight a bit and haven't time for
breakfast-just remember that haSty
cup of White House Coffee, taken ION the
run so TO speak, will really fortify you
for a whole forenoon. II necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Connecticut Pies Are Fine.

You couldn't provide a dessert that would
prove more enjoyable than fresh, crisp
Pie. All good kinds. GrOcers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Your Order for Special Millwork
premises. Eisinger Bros. 21O9 eth NV
fe10-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
The Most Elegant Carriages

are those furnished by Downey's stables
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Bryant's Extravaganza Company.
Harry IBryant's Extravaganza Company
will be at the Gayety Theater next week.
Comedians. dancers and specialties are
combined with novel and attractive eff
fects in scenery and costuming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Well Send You a Check

'just right" article: Satin skin powder
Is made in alluring tints. Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
cold Glory" Beer Gives Tone

fies taste. Have this pure. delicious dark
beer served on your table. For case,
phone w. 43J. Abner-Drury Brew. Co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
Don't Tell Your Troubles.

to a policeman. If the article is stolen
call up detective headquarters. but II it
Is lost telephone Main 2-4-4-O An ad.
In the lost columns of The Star is sure to
be seen by the finder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19

Fineza, a Whisky of Known Worth.
Physicians highly recommend it. kraem-
e. 135 7th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
GEORGETOWN Star Branch.

Pride's Drug Store, 2sth and P SITS
NV, receives Want Ads" for The Star
at 1 cent a word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-19
You're Safe in Ordering Heurich' s

Beers for Use at Home.
Sanitary brewing, proper aging and careful
bottling give them highest health value
doz Maerzen or Senate S1.75. . doz. Lager
81 80; bot. rebate. SOC. Phone w. 1900.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-09-16
Out for a Drink

I'm no branch of the government
service are employees so vigorously
locked for absence as in the postof
fice," said one of them the other day
working hours are kept track of even
to the merest fraction; so that last
week when, ten minutes before closing
time, clerk was summoned home be-
cause his child was dying, his absence
counted from the moment he received
the message. But for all this strict.
ness they have never stopped a Ger.
tain near-sighted old lrishman in my
department from going out for a drink.
He is willing to lose pay any day
rather than remain thirsty, and he
works the most amusingly childish
game of getting out. About twice a
week this hot weather he comes to my
desk blinking painfully and thrusts
under my nose pair of old-fashioned
steel spectacles minus one lens,
There, sor,' he says, rubbing his eyes,
I've broken me spects ag'in and divil
a thing can ] see till I run out and git
them mended!' So l smile and mark
him absent. In half an hour he's bach
to report, perfectly unabashed at hi
telltale breath, and gazing innocently
at me through the smart gold rimmss
pincenez he always wears"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-09-16
A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD IN BUYING
PAINT,

Everybody should know how simple
and easy it is to avoid all uncertainty
In buying paint materials. There are
many so-called white leads on the
market. which contain chalk, zinc,
barytes. and other cheap adulterants.
Unless the property owner takes ad-
vantage of the simple means Of pro-
lection afforded him by reliable white
lead manufacturers, he runs great risR
OF getting an inferior and adulterated
white lead.
1t is to protect the paint-buyer
against fraud and adulteration that
National Lead Company, the largest
makers Of genuine Pure White Lead.
place their famous Dutch Boy Paint.
err" trademark on every key of their
product, an absolute guarantee of its
purity and quality. Anyone who wants
to make a practical test of white lead.
and who wants valuable free book
about painting. should address Ma.
tional Lead Company, Woodbridge
Bldg, New York, and ask for test
equipment.
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!: The Hero of PetticoatP Pass !:
81 By j. o. Pagan

By j. O. Pagan

stories about the intelligence of these
colored balloons, claim that the EN-
bassy of the maiden was merely {
trick to seduce him from his al
legiance to his benefactress and that
on his first visit to the kloof, Stoffe
was Immediately appointed to the
leadership of the baboon army on &C
count of his preeminent intelligence
and knowledge Of the outside world.
One day horseman galloped up to
the store and reported that war had
broken out between the Beers and the
Macatees and that the balloons in the
pass were evidently aware of the fact,
for swarms of them were coming down
from the heights and were preparing
for trouble. Ten days later the Beers
were defeated with considerable loss
at Johannes Kop and, encouraged by
the tidings, the Mapock Kafirs flew to
arms and rushed up the valley towards
Steelpoort, burning and Staying. At
their approach the women and chill
dren on the farms fled in terror, and
Just before nightfall nearly 100 of
these panic-stricken refugees entered
the pass, with large commando of
kafirs close at their heels.
The story of the encounter that fol-
lowed between the balloons and the
kafirs is derived partly from the &C.
count Of the Boer women, but prin-
c1pally from a survey of the battle
field on the following day. A few of
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-09-16
Three CURES OF ECZEMA.
Woman Tells Of Her Brothers Terrible
Suffering-Two Babies Also Cured
-Cuticura Invaluable.

my brother had eczema three diff.
ferent summers. Each summer it came
out between his shoulders and down
his back, and he said his suffering
was terrible. When it came on the
third summer, he bought a box of
Cuticura Ointment and gave it faith.
full trial. Soon he began to feel better
and he cured himself entirely of &c.
zema with Cuticura. A lady in In.
diana heard of how my daughter,
Mrs. Miller, had cured her little son
Of terrible eczema by the Cuticura
Remedies. This lady's little one had
the eczema so badly that they thought
they would lose it. She used Cuti.
cura Remedies and they cured her
child entirely, and the disease never
came back. Mrs. Sarah E. Lusk, Cold.
water, Mich, Aug. Is and Sept. 2, 1907"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-09-16

| the hindmost of the refugees had al.
ready been captured when, in passing
through a narrow defile, the Katirs
We're assailed by fierce rain of
stones from the surrounding cliffs I'M
dismayed, the Kafir horde pressed oni
but the roadway beneath them had
been undermined, and when enormous
powders, falling hundreds of fec1
through the air, smashed through tht}
thin crust, great pits were laid bare,
into which the Kafirs fioundered, and
We're then mercilessly pelted with
fusillades of sharp-pointed rocks But
the real fighting occurred when the
Kafirs, filled with dismay at the
carnage that ensued in the pits. en-.
deavored to retreat.
On the following morning a very
pathetic sequel to the battle occurred
when Stoffel grievously wounded
dragged himself back to his old home
at the store. 1t was painful and use.
less journey, for the buildings had
been burned to the ground and nothing
remained but the smouldering embers.
But Stoffel had come home for
definite purpose. He at once began
to scrape and dig among the ruins
until he succeeded in finding few
rags and a small bottle containing
some liquid. Tenderly he stanched
the flow of blood with the rags and
emptied some of the fluid into the
wound. Feeling no better from the
application, he sought other rags and
another bottle. His faith in the rene
dy was supreme. In this way his eyes
had been cured, and in many othe,
cases he had Witnessed the successful.
application of rags and bottles. But,
growing weaker and weaker, his
thoughts naturally turned to his kind
foster-mother. Despairingly, he
glanced from side to side. Many a
time he had watched for her home.
coming. Then lie tucked his pitiful
face under his forearm and curled
himself up, just like dog going to
sleep. Looking down upon him you could
have counted the almost imperceptible
heart beats under the gray, shaggy
covering-one, two, three-and then
Stoffel, the hero of Petticoat pass, was
dead