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Evening star., 1908-01-15
ESTATE OF LARGE VALUE.
of the Will of Thomas A.
Rover

An estate valued at a quarter of mill
lion dollars is disposed of by the terms of
the will of Thomas A. Rover. dated July
-. 1900. and offered today for probate. A
beauSet of $1,000 is made to his sister
Mrs! Kate E. Connell and the household
effects are given to his widow Mrs Mary
f. Rover
The grocery business conducted by Mr.
Rover for many years is left to his widow
and his Oldest son. Bernadin +. Rover
The remaining estate is devised to Mrs
Rover and the American Security and
Trust Company in trust to pay the widow
an annuity of 5000 for life. and at her
death to distribute the estate equally
among his six children. The trustees are
also named as executors.
Mr.. Rover owned twentyseven houses
principally located in ST. Aloysius parish
and had life insurance policies of $1,000
The value of the grocery business is esti-
mated at S20.ON The other personal es-
tate is valued at S15.OO0.
Attorney Alexander II. Bell filed the
will
Evening star., 1908-01-15
"The Man of the Hour" :"

''rhe Man of the Hour. which holds the
record of having been the only play cur
rent in 1906 still holding the New York
stage through continuous engagement
comes 10 the New National next week.
The play is by George Broadhurst and is
one of the notable dramas of the time.
Mr.. William A. Brady and Mr.. Joseph X.
Grismer. the producers. did not prepare
for the New York premiere until every
first-class theater in New York was oc-
cupied by successful production. They
got the play ready and waited for an
opening. Upon the failure of a new play.
Sir Anthony the way was opened. and
they went into the Savoy Theater with
THE Man of the Hour There was no
booming advance heraldng of any
kind. The public wandered in enough 10
partially fill the theater the opening night.
The next days newspapers were unani-
nous in saying that The Man of the
Hour" was ''the greatest success of the
season The regular advance sale opens
tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Funeral of Mai, J. p. Hart

The body of Mai. James P. Hart. who
was prominent in local G.. A. r. and SOL
der circles. was buried at / o'clock yes
terdav afternoon from the family resi-
dence. 62l MARYLAND avenue northeast
Rev. DIR. Thomas Chalmers Easton, for
merly of the Eastern Presbyterian Church
of this city. but who is now of New York.
officated The interment was in Airing
ton. The pallbearers. comrades of Mai.
Hart. were Capt. I. HI. Mckee. Capt B.
F. Hasson. Mai. S. l.. Wilson, Maj B. F..
Elliott and Messrs. Sprowles and Little
john.
Surviving Mai. Hart. who was born in
1889 at Washington. Pa. are his wife.
Ida \. Hart. and eight children, Anna
c.. Isabel NJ. Eta G.. David Aiken Ring
gold and Clara Hart all of Washington
and Mrs. HAYWARD c. Griffin of Altoona.
Pa. and NJ. J. Paxton Hart of wilkins
burg. Pa.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
PHILADELPHIA SYMPHONY.
Carl Pohlig Gives Concert Devoted tt
Warner's Compositions.

A program consisting exclusively of
compositions by Richard Wagner was CIV
en- by the Philadelphia Symphony Orches-
ira yesterday afternoon at the New Ma
ional Theater under the conductorship
of Carl Pohlig. This was tlIe only con-
cert of the series without a soloist. Mr..
Pohlig evidently having determined to let
nothing interfere with his presentation of
the work Of the writer of music-drama
under enough aspects to give clear illus
tration of the scope OF his genius. That
Mr.. Pohig is himself an enthusiastic
Wagnerian none could doubt who saw
him conduct yesterday. nor could his
method of Interpretation be mistaken for
anything but an effort to approximate
the conception which he judged Wagner
himself had of his own music.
Tremendous climaxes were achieved by
the orchestra under the leaders baton.
with thunderous outbursts of sound. while
in the statelier movements the measured
fhrob of the music came with a grave
movement that see ned almost hesitation.
And through il all the conductor held the
orchestra with hand and eve. as usual
showing his perfect familiarity with the
compositions by disdaning the use of a
score.
The overture to 1.-The Flying Dutch
sailor song and the sobbing of the waves.
After that was given what by many was
regarded as the gem of the afternoon.
'"rhe Siegfried Idyll.' written by Wag-
ner to express his love TO his wife. and
employing familiar themes from "Sieg-
fried and Die Walkure." dying gradu-
ally away from joyous phrases of intense
bliss into a hushed murmur-and then
silence.
Mr.. Pohlig's third number was the me-
mortal death march from Gotterdaem-
merung." wherein the deeds of the hero.
fated 10 death by the NOrns, are cele-
brated in martial strains. closing with the
funeral hymn. which Is less of dirge
than a paean Here the work of the
orchestra was wonderfully good. the lead
er inspiring it with his own enthusiasm as
he led with his head thrown back. as If
mplorins inspiration himself from the
shade OF the composer or seeking the
ideal Interpretation TO which he might
approach with that given by his players.
The overture to ''TannhaeuSer" was
then given. by request, the orchestra re-
peating the triumph it had won when it
played the composition at its first con-
cert in Washington. After that came
the passionate prelude and ending.
''Isoldes Liebestod." from Tristan und
Isolde" given with penetrating sympathy.
followed by the overture to Die Meister-
singer" where Walther's prize song rang
out triumphant over the background of
eontesting harmonies.
Mr.. Pohligs enthusiasm and fire bring
him close to the hearts of his audience.
and the human element which he puts
into his music makes his interpretations
most acceptable. He does not dwell alone
on the cold heights of musical scholastic
cism and for that Very reason appeals
more strongly to the layman. while re-
tanning his hold upon the musician.
The next concert of the orchestra Will
be given February t. with Fritz Greisler,
violinist, as soloist.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Madame Olga Samaroff.

Al the New National Theater next Tues
day afternoon Nine Olga Samaroff. the
famous Russian pianist. will be heard in
recital, beginning at 40 promptly. In her
brief public career. which began in Janu-
AIRY. 1895. she has reached a position
which most artists would welcome after
years Of striving. Last season Nine.
Samaroff was soloist with the Boston
Symphony. the Philadelphia. the New
York Philharmonic, the Chicago. Puts
burg and St Paul orchestras at several
of their principal concerts. She is now
appearing under the management of c. A.
Ellis. who has heretofore consented to
direct only the tours of Nine Melba and
Paderewski. Mr. Breese Stevens of
Washington will direct the local recital
next Tuesday. Seats for the recital are
now on sale at the box office of the
New National.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
FINAL SERVICES HELD.
Funeral This Afternoon Of the Late
George A. Jones.

Funeral services over the remains Of
George A. Jones. late chief clerk of the
office of the surgeon general of the War
Department. were held at st. Pauls
Church. 23 street. this afternoon. The
interment was in Glenwood cemetery.
Rev. Mr. Harding conducted the services.
There was large attendance at the
church. and the floral tributes were beau
tiful and many All the officers OF the
army on duty in the surgeon general 3
Office. including Gen. O'Reilly. were at
the church and delegation of the cleri-
cal force Of the same Office accompanied
the funeral party TO the cemetery.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Funeral of Nathaniel Berry

Funeral services over the remains OF
Nathaniel Berry, who died Friday after
noon. were held at o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the residence of his. son.
William H. Berry. 4l9 G street southeast.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Richard l.. Shipley, pastor OF the North
Carolina Avenue Protestant Church.
The pallbearers were chosen from mem
bers of Syracusians Lodge. No. 10. Knights
of Pythias, of which the deceased was a
member. They were: Messrs II. A. Rau
p. c.. J. G. Mcqueen, p. G. c.: II. s.
Sheedy. j. f. Richards, A. /. Jarboe and
w. j. Garner. About twenty-five men,
bers of the lodge were present. Interment
was made in Congressional cemetery
Two sons-William H. Berry. a plumber,
and George V. Berry, an employe of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany for more than twenty-seven years
survive him.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Building Association Election.

AT meeting of the board of directors
Of the Columbia Permanent Building
association. held at the Office of The as
soc1ation. 1th and E streets sou ushwest.
Monday evening, the following officers
were elected for 1908: Melvin C..
Hazen. president; DR.. A. III. Taylor,
vice president: Clarence l. ,lessford.
secretary; Floyd f. Davis. treasurer:
Z. c. James, attorney.
Finance committee-Melvin G. IIazen.
Henry p. West. A. +. Riddle
valuation committee-Floyd r. Davis.
Nathan Hazen
Those present Were Henry r. West.
Melvin &. Hazen. Nathan Hazen F'loyd
r.. Davis G. l. Gessford j. r. Brewer.
A. L. Riddle. j. B. Murrey Dr. A. III.
Taylor and G. c. James
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Gaelic League Election.

The Gaelic League held an election of
officers for the ensuing year last evening
at Carroll Institute. DR.. Jeffrey OCon-
nell referred to the ability and faithful
ness of the present officers and strongly
advocated their reelection. Mr.. Flynn.
the president. referred to the ability and
scholarship of the others and hoped that
one of them would be chosen in his place.
The following were elected: j. D. Flynn.
president: DR.. P. j. Byrne. vice presi-
dent; Michael Keehan, treasurer; Miss
Nora McNamara. secretary.
Dr. O'Connell addressed the league in
Gaelic.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Observation-Disclosures and Stone In
The Red MILL" S:15 pm.
Columbia-Rose Stahl in THE Chorus
Lsdy,' S:1o pm.
Belasco-San Carlo Grand Opera Com
pany- Ponchielli's La Goconda" lin Ital-
ian. 40 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Majestic-"The Lost Trail" S:1J pm.
New Academy-"Parted on Her Bridal
Tour Sis pm.
Gayety-rred Irwin's Majestics, S:15 p. m.
New Williams Imperials," !"
S:lJ pm.
Convection Hall-Roller skating morn
ing. asternoon and night.
Evening star., 1908-01-15

Parents. start new year right by giving
your children opportunity 10 embrace ad-
vantases which may have been neglected
or not available during your youth. Call
at Pythian Temple, 1912 9th NV. Thur.
January IL, pm. and hear an orchestra
Of 100 young misses and masters (6 to 2OD,
all of whom were taught free of charge.
New term of 8 months lessons free COM
mences Jan. Is. instruction book reduced
to 81. as only limited number can be ac-
commodated. Apply at once, Jan. 16. In
strunIents furnished free at classroom
Expenses paid by annual carnivals.
ja13-3ts
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Alarms of Fire.

No. engine company responded 10 To-
cal alarm OF fire last night about 1880
o'clock going to the Powers school build
ing. at Sth and c streets southeast.
bright light in room on the third moor
of the building had caused a fire scare
but an investigation showed that the light
was caused by a gas stove.
Fire caused about SO damage in the
house OF Joseph Lefontos. 46s MaSsachu-
setts avenue. last evening about 6:lJ
O'Clock An alarm from box Ids sum-
moned several companies of the fire de-
partment The police of the sixth precinct
were unable to determine the origin of
the fire.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
THE Great Divide. y

Margaret Anslin and Henry Miller have
closed their long New York run in 'rhe
Great Divide where until recently it
remained ever since its first production
there. over fifteen months ago and Mon
day next they begin a weeks engagement
in this drama at the Belasco Theater
The co-stars presented the famous William
Vaughn Moody play in the metropolis
an entire season and a half, or nearly
900 times. The supporting company in
cludes Laura Hope Crews Mrs. /Whiffen.
Charles Wyngate. Charles Gotthold W.
j. Butler. James kirkwood Henry Il.
Walthall. Frank Brownlee, Nolan Gagne.
Arthur Garston, Frederick Moore and
Arnold Wilbur
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Punished for Beating a Child.

William Hamilton. colored. living at
6:6 i street southwest. was sent to
Jail for two months yesterday by Judge
kimhail OF the Police Court m default
If so fine. charged with brutally beat
ing an eleven-year-old child. Jacob
Dyson. the afternoon of January last.
Witnesses testified that the Dyson
child had been placed under the care
of Hamilton, for whom Hamilton had
provided a home and support for the
past several years. The day of the
whipping Hamilton lost his temper. it
WAS said. and beat the child with the
butt end OF large horse whip.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Living MASTERPIECES of Art"

Chase's next week will present VI Jean
Marcers Living Masterpieces of Art"
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre. Oracle
Emmett and company. yinie DAILY. Jimmie
Lucas Steling and Revel Frosin and
the comic adventure motion pictures
Little Jules Verne. Living Master
pieces are produced by company of
twenty-five French poseurs and models
arranged and grouped by Marcel Mr.
Hyams and Miss Mcintyre will tighten the
bill with Two Hundred Wives"
Evening star., 1908-01-15

Seaboard Florida Limited
Offers best and most reliable service to
Florida. Office, 1421 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Red Men Elect Officers.

The official chiefs of Sioux Tribe No.
Is improved Order of Red Men. for the
ensuing term have been elected as fol-
lows: Prophet. l.. d. Petrie: sachem
Wash. B. Evans: senior sycamore James
W. Allison: junior sycamore. William F.
Monroe: chief of records. Charles Linn
bach; keeper OF wampum. James F.
Jones; collector of wanpum. r. Nicholas
Representatives to Great Council. T. l..
Snow. William r. Andrews. c. Bren. l..
y. Petr:e. James w. Allison. The off,
cs.s will be installed publicly tomorrow
nigh. at .he hall. northe east corner AZ
stree. and pennsylvania avenue northwest
Evening star., 1908-01-15
w. r. C. Card PARTY.

There was large attendance Mon
day evening at the card party given
under the auspices of the Woman's
Relief Corps of the Department of the
Potomac at the Highlands apartment
house. The gathering required eleven
tables for games OF euchre and 100
tables for bridge.
Those in charge of the entertainment
were Mrs. Steinberg, Mrs kaper. Mrs
Abbott, Mrs. Thibaut Mrs. Morrow
Mrs. Lynch and Miss Wilcox
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Midwinter Rainbow.

Attention is called by city correspond
ent of The Star to a phenomenon which
was noticed in the skies last Sunday. The
writer says:
I'm reading accounts of Sundays pecu-
liar weather | find no mention of the rain
bow which appeared in the northern sky
between the first shower and the thunder
storm. about 2:.0 o'clock. l Should judge.
1 do not remember ever having seen a
rainbow in winter before. but this one
was particularly bright and clear
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Opposed to Reunion Here,

Washington members of the Society OF
the Blue and the Gray have received in
formation from Savannah. Ga. that Cen
Stephen D. Lee. commander-in-chief OF
the United Confederate Veterans in an
interview declared that he was opposed
to the proposed reunion Of the blue and
gray" at Washington in 1909 Such a
reunion" he said. would bring veterans
together on both sides who might be i'm
prudent in bearing and language to give
offense and bring bitterness where
there is now good feeling. We should let
we'll enough alone" Gen Lee is also op-
posed to the national government pension
ing Confederate veterans.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Kept Secret Six Months.

Mrs Marion Berger of 1909 North Cap
itol street recently surprised her friends
by announcing the marriage of her daugh-
ter Lillian Mae. to Charles f. Powell
Mr.. and Mrs Powell. it is stated. were
married in Baltimore July 20 last. but
managed to keep the marriage secret
They disclosed the fact however, to the
brides mother several days ago.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Companies Incorporated.

The United States Taxicab Company has
been incorporated by certificate filed with
the recorder Of deeds. The company pur-
poses to operate cab service here The
pital stock is placed at 81 600 and the
are Henry H. Classic. Regi-
maid Rogerson and r. Stuart Knapp.
The Bankers Arbitrating Company has
also been Incorporated The object of the
corporation is to conduct a general stock
brokerage business. The capital is placed
at 5000 and the incorporators are A. G.
Crockett. Carl Williams. Fred C. Geiger,
Eugene Schooley and *. f. Croggon
Evening star., 1908-01-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk Newport News and
all points south. every evening in the
year at go o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon
hourly. 1o am. TO pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-,
dra every hour and half from a. m. 10
b pm.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
"The Ninety and Nine :

THE Ninety and Nine will be the at
traction at the Academy next week. The
great locomotive race through forest
fire is said 10 have been improved upon
so that ii is more realistic than ever
The cast is headed bv Miss Bayona Whip
pie. who is we'll remembered for her rem
dition OF the part of Ruth Blake in last
seasons production of this play
Evening star., 1908-01-15

SOUTHERN RELIEF CHARITY BALL
NEW WILLARD.
Tuesday Eve'g. January FL, 1908,
sOCLOCK.
L. 5. Marine Band. 18th Cavalry Band
Tickets. including supper $500, ON sale will
lard news stand.
pATRONFSSFS.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Plans for Harvard Club Dinner.

II IS announced that the the Har-
ward Club dinner TO be held at the
Raleigh Saturday evening. February s.
At 80 O'Clock. in addition TO DIR. Har-
vey ". Wiley. who will be toastmaster.
William w. Gale, chairman of the dinner
committee. has been assured of the al :
tendance of one member of the Supreme
Court. one member of the Harvard board
OF overseers and a cabinet official.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Bar Association Elects Officers.

The Bar Association of the District of
Columbia held its annual meeting at the
city hall last evening. when the following
officers were elected to serve the current
year: Nathaniel Wilson, president: John
b. Larner. first vice president: Frederic
ID. Mckenney. second vice president
Charles Fl. Cragin. trea surer; III. Prescott
Galley. secretary. Messrs. Cragin and
Galley were reelected. J. Spauldng Flan-
merry. William NJ levin and William w.
MILAN were elected to fill vacancies on
the board of directors.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
"Bowery Burlesquers. y

The attraction at the Gayety Theater
next week will be the 'Bowery Bur
lesquers. The olio includes Ben jan
sen. parodist; Mul Clark the funny Hi
bernian; the Two Racketts in the clever
absurdity. "FitZ in Full Dress" Arthur
and Ethel Miller. Bowery dancers: Car
melita d'Elcedere. Harry kohler. Harry
Mills. Nelly Limbach. Clara Douglas, Ida
Brayton and Gertie Hart
Evening star., 1908-01-15
1--WE Are King

We Are King" the romantic comedy in
which Mr. David B. Gally is starring this
season. is one of the most successful
plays ever presented by Walker White
side. The PLAY is described as having
something of the romantic interest of
The Prisoner of Zenda. Mr.. Gally has
the original production and will appear
at the Majestic Theater next Monday.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Held for Action of Grand Jury.

Henry Berthe. alias Buford, living al
107 Jacksons alley northeast, was held
in 500 bond for the action of the grand
jury by Judge kimbal of the Police
Court yesterday. upon the recommenda-
ZION OF Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given. for the alleged embezzle-
ment or S34 OS from his former employers
Morris & Co. January IS last year. In
default of bond the accused was COM
mited to prison pending further DISPOSE
tion Of the charges against him.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Illness of DR.. Mary Wood Allen.

DR.. Mary Wood Allen. superintendent of
the moral education department of the
Worlds W.. c. T. L.. founder of the
American Motherhood magazine and one
of the best-known women in w. c. T. l..
circles in the country, is in this city and
seriously i'll. and she is a patient at the
Washington Branch Sanitarium. She is
suffering from complication of diseases.
Dr. Allen and her daughter. Mrs. Chap
man. came to Washington from their
home in BROOKLYN last month
Evening star., 1908-01-15
"O'Neill of Derry"

Chauncey Olcott's annual engagement
at the Columbia will occur next week.
'O'Neill Of Derry, his new play. is pure
romance. 1t is described as all mrth.
moonshine. melody and laughter. Olcott
is seen in the picturesque sarb of
cavalier of the time of Oliver Cromwell.
The scenes are laid in and around the
ancient walled town of Londonderry. on
the north coast Of Ireland. He sings five
songs which are new to Washington.
Evening star., 1908-01-15

Is there any quicker or better way to
sell something that you no longer want
than to advertise it in the classified col
umns of The STAR If it is any good,
some one will surely want it. and thou
sands of people will read tomorrows sale
columns in The Star.
Evening star., 1908-01-15

People are careful what they write
when they have 10 pay for every word
This is one reason why the thousand or
more classified advertisements in today's
Star are interesting. There Is business in
every one of them. Read them and see.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Death of Martin Trumble

The sudden death of Martin Trumble.
longtime resident of the District more
than seventy-nine years of age occurred
last Monday at his home, 400 South Caro-
lima avenue southeast. The funeral took
place at IL o'clock am. today from the
family residence.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Pullman Sleeping Car
Service TO Erie

otTNItt EF1p.
A through Pullman dra wing room sleep
ing car is now operated between Wash
ington and Oil City. Pa. via the Penn
sylvania railroad and Cory affording i'm
proved sleeping car accommodations to
Erie and northwestern Pennsylvania The
car leaves Union station. Washington
daily a 1:G5 p.m.-Advt
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Finest Candies of All Kinds. 35c

Lib. during Geo. e. SheetZs
10th Anniversary Sale.
This special p-ice to Obtain for thirty
days from date. Chocolate almonds. bit
ter sweets. butter creams. maple pc
noche. snowdrift, conserved pine apple and
many other varieties. Main store. f and
10Th: branch. 10 18th. near Colorado bldg
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Oriental Cozy Corner Girls. ;

Next weeks attraction at the [ew I.y-
ceum will be THE Oriental Cozy Corner
Girls in two buresques Among the
vaudeville features are Honan and kear-
ney. Misses Bruce and Dagneau. Sandow
and Lambert european novelty). Misses
LafferIy and Ward. dancing experts and
Miss Belle Travers
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Star Branch at Dupont CircI.

The Dupont Pharmacy. Goth and p SITS.
receives Want Ads for The Star at Of
nee rates. l cent word. Telephone SUBJ
scribers may phone "ads'' direct to The
Star ofice
Evening star., 1908-01-15
If You Impress Your Grocer

With the Necessity of Sending
You Schneide-s Malt Bread
your table will always have the best,
Malt Bread is a scientific product made
by methods that develop highest nutritive
value and deliciousness. Fresh from the
ovens. At srocers', &c. Try loaf.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Oriental Rugs at Auction.

The Hekimian sale of Persian Rugs and
Carpets now going on at Sloans. 1407 6
street. IL am and 3 pm. daily, offers
grand opportunity 10 Washington rug
buyers to secure great bargains in ori-
entail floor cOverings.-Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Death of Miss Eliza Gleason.

The friends of Miss Eliza *. Gleason.
formerly resident of this city. have been
advised OF her death. which occurred jan
uary 10 at Greenwood Del.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Experiences in the Orient.

1t is announced that Mrs. Cranston, wife
of Bishop Earl Cranston. will give an ac-
count OF her experiences in the orient at
the Metropolitan NJ f. Church Friday
night. under the auspices of the ladies'
associate of the church.
Evening star., 1908-01-15
Fine New Rugs at Auction

Friday morning. On view all day Thurs
day. Come in and see them. Witons
Seamless WiltonS. Administers. Brussels
Tapestries. Hall Runners. etc. No sec
onds. mismatched: made-up. mill ends noI
nj therwise defective fabrics. They are all
standard carpets. direct from the looms
Wilson & Mayors. 1221 and 1229 G st.