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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
FAVOR PROHIBITION.
Proceedings at Two Meetings of
Those Interested,

At meeting in the interest of prohibi-
ton In the District of Columbia Monday
evening in the First Conversational
Church. under the auspices of the Prohi-
bitioh Crusaders, a resolution was AMI
mously adopted. declaring that the audi
ence present supported the Sims bill pro-
viding for absolute prohibition in the
District. The auditorium was completely
filled and speeches by representatives. in
Congress and temperance workers in
favor of prohibition were enthusia sticalIy
applauded.
Rev. S. Reese Murray, pastor Of Union
NJ. +. Church and president of the Pro-
hibition Crusaders. presided. and devo-
tional exercises were conducted by Rev.
E. p. Truitt. pastor of the FIRST NJ. p.
Church and S. II. Woodrow. pastor of the
First Congregational Church.
Representatives +. w. Sims and Nathan
Haze of Tennessee spoke in favor Of pro-
hibition and explained the Sims bill.
Others on the platform were Representa-
tive j. NJ. Mflier OF Kansas and A. L.
Shoemaker and L. NJ. Hare of the Anti
Saloon League. John f, Mahoney, cor
responding secretary of the Prohibition
Crusaders. presented the resolution.
A mass meeting in advocacy of prohi-
bition in the District was held by co,ored
citizens Monday n.ghr IN Liberty Bap,
fist Church. 18th and +; streets lind r III
auspices of the Baptist Min sters Union.
Rev. w. D. Jarvis. president of tn, ,:,iuI.
presided, and on the platform with him
were. Rev. L. Tolliver, pastor Of The
church,: Rev. w. III. Brooks. pastor Of
the Nineteent n Street Baptist Church: Rev
J. ID. Carrothers Columbia. pa; Rev Mr..
Jones. Ten!eytown: Rev. Aui!:a Saylts.
pastor of Providence Baptist Church
Rev. George w. !. Lee. pastor OF Yer
mont Avenue Baptist Church. Rev
George Williams. pastor OF Mount Lei
anon Baptist Church. and Rev: Mr.. Gum
The speakers were Messrs. Brooks. Lee
TolI.ver and Mrs. Julia NJ. Layton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
RETURNED TO HOME.
Girl Who Came Here From Balti
more Sent Back With Brother.

A fifteen-year-old girl who gave hel
name as Julia Garb and said her home is
at 52S South Sharp street, Baltimore, was
turned over TO the police yesterday by a
resident of o street. The girl, who is
small for her age. told Detective Hartigan
that she ran away from home Monday
because her mother complained to hel
about her being behind in her lessons at
the Peabody Institute. She said she came
here on a late train Monday afternoon
having made up her mind she would not
return to Baltimore. and she was found
on o street going from house to house
looking for employment.
The child was willing TO nurse or dc
homework. she said being more DESTROYS
of getting a good home than remuneration
for her services. She was taken in by
the occupant of one house and cared FOL
until yesterday, when she was turned over
to Detective Hartigan. Her mother. who
is a widow. was notified of her where
abouts, and later i'm the afternoon the
chld's brother came here from Baltimore
and took her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
"The Chorus LADY,

Beginning January 13 for an engage
ment of one week at the Columbia
Theater. Rose Stahl will appear in James
Forbes comedy. The Chorus Lady,
under the direction of Henry B. Harris.
While Miss Stahl has appeared in Wash
ington several times during the last five
years, this will be her first visit as a
star. Miss Stahl comes to Washington
fresh from a series of triumphs. in the
largest cities of the United States. The
Chorus Lady is conceded to be Unique
and original. 1t is an application of a
one-act sketch. which sketch was drama
tiZed by Mr.. Forbes from Il short story
by him. which appeared some four years
ago. The cast supporting Miss Stahl is
the same as was seen with her in New
York, and includes Wilfre Lucas. Eva
Dennison. Frances Bryne. Maude Knowl-
ton, Giles Shine and Alice Leigh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
San Carlo Opera Company.

The San Carlo Grand Opera Company
commences it's one weeks Engagement at
the Belasco Theater Monday evening, the
18th instant. Mr.. Russell will give the
melodious opera. la Gioconda." The cast
will include Lewis Constantine, the IA
nous Spanish tenor; Nine. Jane Noria.
familiar to American operagoers and who
established great reputation in the prin-
cipa European cities. and until recently
has been singing at the arts Opera
House; Nine. OlitiZka, whose name is
familiar to American opera goers end who
has frequently sung at the Metropolitan.
and Raymond BLANCHARD of Theater
Royal Madrid. baritone with a voice
of exceptional quality. Tuesday evening
'RiSoletto'' will be given. w tn Victor
Maurel and Alice Nielsen and Carlo DAM
in the cast. This will be Victor Maurel' s
farewell tour in the United States. We'd
nesday ma tinee. "Cavaleria' and "Pagli-
acci"; Wednesday night, Aida; Thurs
day. Carmen; Friday, .Traviata: Sat
to close Saturday night with Lucia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
RESOLVE TO INQUIRE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITIZENS
TO INVESTIGATE SCHOOLS.

The question as to whether the present
school system of the District of Columbia
can be improved upon was discussed at a
meeting of the Columbia Heights Citi-
zens' Association held last evening at the
Savoy. 14th and Girard streets northwest.
Several of the members in attendance
stated that they believed committee
should be appointed to investigate the
system and report at later meeting of
the association.
Other members were of the belief that
II the association takes up the school
question in any phase it will be put in
the light of opposing the board of educa-
ton and upholding the deposed superin-
tendent. Dr. William E. Chancellor
Mr.. William H. Saunders. in a brief adj
dress. stated hat the association should
move slowly in a matter of appointing
such committee. He referred to pres
ent conditions, saying the schools seem
to be emerging from the chaotic state
they have been in for some time and that
the association in naming a committee
to investigate at this time might to some
extent hinder the work in hand.
Concerning DR.. Chancellor, Mr.. Saun-
ders said he may be a competent edu-
Gator, but he proved he could not work
III harmony with the board OF education.
Mr.. George Simmons and other men,
beers of the association made short ad-
dresses upon the subject, and the con-
sensus of opinion was that the COMMITTEES
proposed should not allow the question. of
Dr. ,Chancellor's removal to have any
weight in conclusions they might arrive
at after elaboration
Judge Bundy expressed the opinion that
some citizens associations had gone off
half cooked in the matter of indorsing
the removal of Dr. Chancellor. and hoped
the Columbia Heights Association mem
bers would be slow in reaching con-
illusions.
A motion to appoint committee of
seven members prevailed and the presi-
dent was authorized to name the men,
bers. Secretary w. B. Todd was absent
on account of illness and Mr.. Louis Stab
Ter, assistant secretary. acted in his place
Messrs. l.. A. 'Rosafy and Leslie ellis
were elected to membership in the asso-
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
To Drain Pool of stagnant Water.

AS result of complaints from persons
residing in the vicinity of 10th and New
ton streets regarding the existence or
stagnant pool of water on vacant lot in
that localityA the Commissioners have
objected the owners of the lot to drain IT,
A. McEeil of 1923 Newton street.
inYK>etter to the Commissioners several
dSAs 1Jso. said the pool covers about a
qpaNer of al acre and is in close proximi-
IN toNhs home. and that it is not only a
ytissAce ahd menace to health. but Is
trKely ito Teaken, the foundation of his
~rouse. He added that the pool was
caused by the construction of dam by
the DisyAct in leyeling the sidewalk along
NeNJN street. and that it varies from
zone to three feet in depth.
"On several occasions he wrote. chill
dren have fallen into the water, and. if
Nor no other reason than public safety, it
mould be removed.
1.-The Commissioners informed Mr.. Nc
Neil and the others who complained
about the existence of the pool that the
owners OF the lot have been notified that
its existence is in violation of the law,
and that they have promised to dra il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
7 HE TIL EAT E R .
The Red Mill.

washington will be one of six princi-
pal cities to see The Red MILL" which
is to come to the New National next
week. following a run OF an entire year
in New York. three months in Boston
and three months in Chicago. Mont
gomery and Stone. remembered for their
representations of the Tin Woodman and
the Scarecrow in The Wizard of o.
are the stars of the entertainment. The
cast includes Allene Crater, Ethel John
son. Edna Fassett, Maxine Verande
Constance Eastman, Olive White. Marion
Stokes. Clara Nelson. Gene Cole. Nathalie
Greene, Grace Belmont, Edna Payne, May
Field, David l.. Don, Stanley Hawkins,
Neal Mckay, Charles box and Claude
Cooper In addition to these principals
Will appear chorus and ballet of un-
usual numbers, the famous little Dutch
klddies.' and several noted dancers for
special numbers. The management of
the New National has announced the
suspension of all telephone orders for
the engagement of The Red Mill"
There will be matinees Wednesday and
Saturday.
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MAY ACCEPT THE CALL
LOCAL CHURCH HAS NEW PAS
TOR IN VIEW.

Rev. DIR. Charles Wood pastor of the
second PRESBYTERIAN Church in Philadel-
phia. 1t is learned. is being considered as
d possible pastor for the Church of the
Covenant at Connecticut avenue and n
street northwest The committee ap-
pointed for the purpose of recommending
to the congregation a person to fill the
pulpit has asked DR.. Wood if he will &C
cept. should a call from the congregation
be extended to him. For reasons which
are supposed to- be entirely connected
with the interests of his present charge.
Or. Wood has not as yet given reply to
the Covenant Church committee, but it
is believed he will do so in a short time.
DIR. Wood was born in Brooklyn in 1851
graduated from Haverford College in 1870
and from the Princeton Theological
Seminary in 1873. His first charge was
at the Central PRESBYTERIAN Church. Buff
faio. y. Y. He resigned that pastorate
IN 1878 to go abroad and upon his return
in 1881 he took up work at the Fourth
PRESBYTERIAN Church at Albany, n. Y.
In 1885 he became pastor of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church in Germantown In
1884 he went to the Second PRESBYTERIAN
Church in Philadelphia where he has
been since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Changes in Buoyage.

A notice to mariners regarding changes
in buoyages in waters frequently visited
by vessels from this city. was issued from
the Office of the lighthouse inspector in
charge of this district yesterday, and is
as follows:
Hampton Roads. Va. Hampton Roads
anchorage buoy, CT. and Hampton roads
anchorage buoy, CO. each a white spar,
were discontinued January 3.
Willoughby bay. Va. The following
buoys, each n spar. established tempo
rarity April 30 To mark a tive-foot channe!
across Sewall Point Spit. were discon-
tinued January 3: Sewall Point spit buoy
=. Sswall Point spit buoy t. and Sewall
Point Point spi; buoy. q
Elizabeth river. Va. Channel buoy IA
spar. found missing. was replaced Jan
uary l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Goes to Jail for Four Months.

Benjamin Shapiro has been sent to jail
for four months by Judge Kimball of the
Police Court. in default of $40 fine. on the
charges of assaulting Floyd Thompson. a
Capital Traction Company street car con-
ductor. and disorderly conduct the even.
ing of January 4 last
Floyd Thompson aud Frederick Madi-
son, conductor and motorman of a Penn.
sylvania avenue car. testified that Sha-
piro boarded their car in Georgetown
smoking a pipe. As the car proceeded Il
this city the conductor warned Shippirc
to desist. but with no success. AT Wash
iugIon Circle Cha piro eNpectorated in the
ear and persisted in smoking. wher
Thompson put him off the car. Sha pirc
retaliated by pounding the conductor over
the head with his umbrella and swearing
at Madison. who grappled with him unit
the arrival of Policeman Stringfellow
who placed the man under arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
civilians Imperials."

The attraction announced al the New
Lyceum for next week is Williams I'm
perials, an up-to-date burlesaue show with
catchy musical numbers and exceptional
oio features. A new musical snapshot
entitled "A Night in Paris introduces
young women in gorgeous gowns. Among
the acts in the olio are Larry McCale and
company. Ida Sturgis in a funny little
playlet Margie Hilton. Carney and Wag-
ner. singers and dancers: Harry Bentley
n, rOdis,. and Demora and Graceta. aero
bats The closing skit is military sat
ire. entitled "Off TO the Front. enlisting
the services of the entire company. On
Friday night the chorus girls of the COM
pany will compete for prize for the best
singer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Permitted to Paw Fine,

Upon the recommendation of Fire Chief
Belt the Commissioner today restored to
Private c. NJ. Thompson of No engine
company his days off, and in lieu
thereof have permitted him to pay fine
OF SO in two monthly installments. Three
months ago Thompson was found guilty OF
violating the rules of the department
and as punishment was deprived of his
days off for six months. He has served
three months of this time. and several
days ago he requested Chief Belt to re.
lieve him of paying the remainder and
he would willingly pay a small fine. IN
making his recommendation to the Com.
missioners, Chief Belt said that since
Thompson got in this trouble he has con.
Quoted himself in an exemplary manner
and the captain OF his company speaks
of him in the highest terms. and it was
in view of this condition that the cniei
complied with the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
NINE. cARRENo TRIUMPHs.
Enthusiastically Applauded
Mer Masterful Execution.

Nine Teresa Carreno delighted an au-
dience that filed the New National
Theater yesterday afternoon by re-
markably magnificent Interpretation of
MacDowelfs Concerto No. ?, D minor,
opus %. with the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, under the direction of DIR.
Karl Muck. At the close of the first
two movements of the concerto the ap-
plause was great, with cries of Bravo!
Bravo" rising above the musketry fire
OF hand c!apping. but when the last
movement was brought to it's triumphant
end, the audience seemed hardly able to
snow its pleasure and appreciation with
a demonstration sufficiently enthusiastic.
Nine Carreno bowed and bowed. and
then left the stage. only to be brought
back three or four times to acknowledge
the continued plaudits.
The pianistS execution and interpreta-
ton were forcefally virile. 1t is not
enough to say, as was heard frequently
at the theater yesterday. that she played
just like a man." She played as some
men might play, if they possessed her
especial type of genius-with fire. emo
ton. intensity and passion. MacDow-
ellis work gave her ample scope for the
display of her technic, which was mar
velously exhibited in the thrilling runs
continually recurring in the concerto
Nine. Carreno's hands seemed fairly to
fly over the keys, the liquid notes pour
ing forth as if spontaneously, in rip
pie of melody.
The concerto was the second number
on the program, being preceded by
Brahms Symphony No. 2 ID major, opus
80. This symphony was sympathetically
Interpreted by DIR. Muck. who brought
forth the flood of melody which it con-
tains. with it's sparklike flashes and the
graceful minuet movement in the scherzo
The whole work is replete with a glad
tenderness, as if it We're "LAllegrO,"
slightly tinged with al Penseroso." The
nearer is borne ahead on waves of mel
ody. up to the vivacious finale.
Humperdinck's Overture to the comic
opera. The Forced Marriage" played for
the first time in Washington, closed the
program. This work introduces the the
matte material of the opera often COM
bined and interrupted in somewhat sur
prising fashion. The composition was
we'll received.
The orchestra's next concert in WASH
ington will be given Tuesday afternoon
February is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08

News has been received in this city
that seven District of Columbia boys at
Harvard have been awarded prizes and
scholarships for excellence in studies.
The winners are Albert u. PyleS of Ana
costa. Charles V. Inlay, Herbert B.
Pierce, Harold N. Hillebrand, Wharton
Poor. Seward II. Rathbun and William
3. Richards. Messrs. Hillebrand and
Richards took the c. l.. Jones and Re-
becca A. Perkins scholarships, respec-
lively
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Senator's Bill Preferred.

In the last Congress the Commissioners
recommended bill providing for the pri-
waite registration by the health depart
ment of tuberculosis cases and the free
examination of suspected sputum- SEN
ator Gallinger having presented bill on
the subject differing from the Commits
sioners' bill only in certain details, which
the Commissioners believe preferable to
their own bill. they have written to Sem
ator Gallinger as chairman of the Senate
District of Columbia committee, stating
that they desire his bill passed, and,
therefore. will not send to the Senate any
bill of their own. At the same time they
have written to the chairman of the
House District of Columbia committee
transmitting. with recommendation Tor
early enactment, a transcript of the bill
introduced by Senator Gallinger in the
Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Retail Grocers Elect officers.

At a largely attended meeting of the
members of the Retail G ocers' Protective
Association, held last Monday evening at
az; D street, the annual election of Of
ficers was held. Those chosen to fill the
various positions were II. /. Meader. presi-
dent: j. II. Goodrich. vice PRESIDENT j. T.
White second vice president; E. E Fisher.
treasurer; A. II. Gregory. secretary. and
+. A. Dodge. serseant-at-arms. The fol-
lowing were elected trustees of the organ-
zation: Messrs. II. i. Meader. j. H. Good
rich. T. p. Patrick, +. +. Fisher. r. E.
Smith, w. l. Hart. II. S. Haight, l.. F.
I.usby. G. f. Bohannon. c. V. Sparrow.
John Brayshaw. ]. T. White. j. T. Fow-
ler. II. ID. Rothey and A. s. clark Charles
r. Diggs was later chosen attorney for
the association BY the newly-elected board
of trustees. Refreshments We're served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Tug Mitchell Davis Expected

The tug M. Mitchell Davis, the flagship
OF the Taylor fleet of towboats and the
largest of her class owned in this civ.
sailed early in the week from the Della
ware river for this city, and is expected
to arrive here some time this afternoon
The Davis for the past two years has
been employed under charter on the Della
ware by dredging company as a tender
to its dredging machines at work deepen
Ing the channels leading to PHILADELPHIA.
Capt. Frank Taylor Is in command of the
tug.
The Davis will be employed during the
winter months in general towing work on
Chesapeake bay. but before entering upon
that work, it is understood, she will come
here for some minor repair work. Capt.
Roy 7. Fowkes is. with Capt. Taylor
aboard the Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
Dredging Fleet Making Progress.

Capt. Dawson. master of the fruit
steamer Barnstabe arrived at Baltimore
from Jamaica. reports having passed the
floating plant of the Standard Dredging
Company of Baltimore. which is on its
way TO Porto Rico. The dredging feet
consisting of the dredge Mascot. a der
rick lighter, tow scows and the tugs Chief
and NJ. L. Luckenbach. were seen about
4:3O pm. Thursday last about five miles
northwest of Waiting Island. The tow
was proceeding southwark at good
speed and seemed to be in good order
From where the dredging fleet was seen
it still has about 400 miles to go before
rea ching San Juan.
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Seaboard Florida Limited
Awarded Prizes at Harvard.

Offers best and most reliable service t
Florida. Office. 1421 Pa. ave.-Advt.
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Under Bonds to Keep Peace.

Jospeh Ferrero. a commission merchant
of Louisiana avenue. was placed under
500 bond to keep the peace today b.
Judge Kimball in the Police Court as q
result of threats on the part Of F'errert
toward Arthur Ellis. an employee of A
w. Kelly a commission merchant nexl
door to the Ferrero establishment.
1t was testified that trouble occurred be.
tween Ferrero and Ellis, eliminating
yesterday morning in the accused threat
ening to kill Ellis II he persisted in plac-
ing barrels on the Ferrero side of the
pavement. 1t was stated by Ellis that
after the threats he was chased fully a
block by Ferrero before the trouble sub
sided Policeman Sanford Of the frs,
precinct made the arrest.
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CAR RUNS AWAY.
motorman and Conductor Say They
Were Thrown Off.

An investigation was made by the Do
Ice OF the tenth precinct last night ia
determine the cause of a car running
away on the Brighiwood electric line
About dozen passengers were somewha
alarmed by the affair. 1t was not known
by the passengers that the car was with
out a motorman or conductor until one
or them. John Osborn. signaled to have
the car stop. and was disappointed when
it passed the street where he wanted to
get off. He became a trife indignant
and started 10 investigate. He found
the crew of the car missing Other
passengers became excited, fearing Mr..
Osborn would be unable to stop the car,
and one woman had fainting spell.
Mr.. Osborn knew but little about the
Workings OF street car, but he did his
best to shut off the current, and sue
ceeded.
When the car had been brought to a
stop search was made for the con-
ductor and motorman, and they We're
round hurrylng in the direction of the
car. in company with Policeman Cliff
ford. Jacob O'Donnell, the conductor,
resides at 1854 Sth street. Frank A.
WillaSly the motorman. residing at 1910
Wallach street. They explained that they
had been assaulted and thrown from the
car, but Mr.. Osborn declared to the po-
lice that they were skylarking and fell.
Policeman Elliott was sent from the
station to make an investigation, and he
reported to Capt. Elliott what he ascer-
tanned. Conductor O'Donnell said he was
attacked by big man who boarded the
car. and was thrown from the vehicle.
Afterward. he said. the big man admin
istered similar treatment to the motor
man.
Both members of the crew sustained
slight injuries. Willasky operated the
ear through to Takoma, while ODonnell
returned to the city and went home.
Officials of the railway company are in
vestigating the affair today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-08
CELEBRATING TODAY.
Observance of Christmas as Reckon
| ed by Julian Calendar

This is Christmas day, reckoned nv the
Julian calendar. Therefore. those WIN
subscribe to that method OF marking the
days may today eat, drink and make
merry. In several countries this dav ts
celebrated. The celebrants include many
Russians Greeks Armenians. Poles, Syr-
lans' servians. Bulgarians. Montenegrins
Viachs' and numerous sects enrolled in
the Eastern Catholic Church. which in
voiVes religious communities many and
diverse.
Telegraph dispatches say that in narts
of the east side in New York the ami
versary OF the birth of Christ was marked
by all the ceremony and all the merry
making OF the celebration two weeks ago.
All through those sections many flags and
streamers are flying, while the streets are
filed with gayly dressed Syrian and Ar
menian families.