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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
TAXI" STRIKES STREET CAR
PASSENGERS IN AUTO SUSTAIN
CUTS AND BRUISES.
Slippery Condition Of Pavement Re-
suits in Collision-Three Per-
sons in Accident.

Miss Marian McFall Of ST. 10th street
and Frederick Melvin of New York
were badly cut and bruised Yesterday
afternoon when the taxicab in which
they were riding collided with street
car in Connecticut avenue near street
Miss McFall sustained a number Of
scratches about the face. a cut on the
hand to the bone. in which several
stitches had to be taken. and "A deep
cash on one knee. Melvin was badly
M, across the nose and about the face
generally. The clothing of both was
badly cut and torn.
Regardless OF the accident and his
hIood-stained clothing. Mr.. McEwin re-
turned TO his home i'll New York on an
early train this morning. Miss Mcta'l
will probably he confined TO her home
for Il couple of weeks.
Miss McFall is the daughter or Prof..
Jasper Dean McFall who conducts con-
SerVatory of music at ST. 10Th street. In
company with Mr.. Melvin. house guest
of the family, She started OH shopping
tom yesterday afternoon In taX1cab
After the trip down town they directed
George Duncan, the chauffeur. to drive
them to Dupont Circle, where they IN
tended tp make call.
Strikes Rear of Car.
Passing along Connecticut avenue, tine
Chauffeur, in order to make better time
in the snow. took to the track and fol-
lowed a car. Several times the car
stopped and Duncan was able to stop
and wait for it TO move ahead. But at
the corner of street. where the car
stopped more suddenly than usual. he
was unable to prevent his auto from
striking the rear of the street car.
Mr. McEwin was thrown forward
against the glass window. The glass
broke sashing his face and cutting his
clothing Miss McFall was also thrown
forward from her seat, but did not strike
the glass Her injuries were caused by
the flying glass
Miss McFall and Mr.. McEwin were
conducted to the nearby office Of physl-
clan for treatment. They then returned
10 the McFall home in the taXicab. which
was not damaged beyond the smashing of
the glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
PRISONERS OF STORM.
sealers Twenty Days on Island
Unsheltered and Unprovisioned.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, December GA party OF
eighteen Lewis fishermen. who went on a
sealing expedition to North Roma. in the
Outer Hebrides. have had a trying ex-
perience. having been stormstayed for
twenty days without adequate shelter or
provisions.
The party left Ness November Q in two
open boats for Roma. small rocky island
forty-five miles northeast of the Putt o!
Lewis. expecting to return in the course
of few days after securing over SOC
seals. The men endeavored to launch
their boats to return. but found it i'm
possible owing to the heavy sea which
nad arisen.
No shelter was to be found on the
sland. They had to build rough huts and
provide them with beds of grass. They
made themselves fairly comfortable fol-
he first few days. but, as the storm
continued undated. they found il advisa-
Die TO cut down their allowance OF rations
and fuel Fortunately they had beer
able 10 discover a well. but the carrying
II water from the opposite side Of the
stand was attended by considerable
hanger owing to the high sea.
When their small stock of fuel gave out
he blubber of seals was successfully util-
ized as a substitute. \ sheep of which
mere are few on the island was killed
or food Sleeping sea birds were also ca o.
tured under cover of darkness. but in a
'ew nights the birds became so wary that
This source Of supply gave out
For twenty days the men remained
prisoners on the rock, when the weather
moderated sufficiently to permit of their
setting sail for home. The fishery cruiser
Minna attempted their rescue but was
I1aoie to reach the island owing 20 the
"ush weather. a landing not being effect
20 until the fishermen HAD left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Woman Is Charged With Receiving
Stolen Goods.

Charged with receiving stolen goods. Liz
ze Cresson, the owner of secondhand
establishment at 7O5 Sth street southeast,
waived her right to preliminary exam
ination this morning in the Police Court
and was held in $500 bond for the action
of the grand jury.
The defendant. it is alleged by the pros
echtion. has been conducting a fence"
for the benefit of a number OF crooks in
the city. and it was due to her attempts,
so they say. to conceal certain clothing
purchase which lad been stolen from
several wealthy homes in the northwest
section which brought the present charge
TO a crisis. her arrest following.
Detectives Baur and Cornwell of the
central Office. who conducted the investi-
cations involving the thefts of the cloth
ing. are the officers in the present case.
The defendant denies her guilt and fur
nished bond for her appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23

the production of the mortality of the
week we're: Pulmonary tuberculosis, 16
deaths; pneumonia. 10; diseases of the
heart. 9: diseases Of the kidneys, -
malignant growths and apoplexy, g.
Regarding cases of contagious diseases
the report says:
in conta gious diseases during the past
week may be seen in detail as follows:
Diphtheria shows IA new cases reported
TO the health department and % dis
charged, all recoveries, and reduces the
number on hand at the end OF this report
period to u. a net reduction OF cases
since the previous report. Scarlet fever
cases were Increased from ~ to So. There
were 10 new cases registered and Z dis
charged, which includes one case by
death One case of smallpox was discov-
cred and promptly Quarantined. This IS
the only case known to exist at the pres
ent time in the District of Columbia.
Whooping cough cases were increased
from 100 at the beginning of the week to
cases were registered and none dis
charged"
The number Of typhoid fever cases In
the District was decreased from 1S5 to
1sO Thirteen new cases developed, while
IS were discharged. by death.
Cases Of Measles.
from 81 to u. by the report of SO new
cases during the past week. and 81 dis
charges. Chickenpox asses were also in
creased by = cases. from 70 to IL Eleven
new cases were registered and 9 dis
charged. The only case of epidemic ce-
rebro- spinal meningitis known to exist in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
COCKTAILS TELLS OF DISASTER
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF CHIEF
ENGINEER AT PANAMA.
Gives Details of Explosion at Bas
obispo December 12, in Which IL
Were Killed and 40 Injured.

The formal report of Col. Goethais,
chief engineer of the Panama canal COM
mission. on the dynamite explosion at
Bas Obispo, in the Canal Zone, has been
received by that commission. The explo-
sion occurred December II and killed
twelve men outright. There were forty
nine injured. of whom nine have since
died.
1.-The widening of the cut at the Bias
Obispo section to its proper dimensions. ="
says Col Goethals. was interrupted by
a stone-crushing plant on the west side
OF the canal. and as the cut was deepened
the quantity 10 be removed from this par
ticular portion was increas I'd. The stone
crushing plant was recently moved to the
east side of the canal. after the slope
stakes on this side had been reached, and
was paced in operation the latter part OF
November. The transfer of the plant
from the west side permitted the removal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
NOTES DISEASE INCREASE
WEEKLY HEALTH REPORT
SHOWS SPREAD OF CoNTAGIoN.
Fourteen New Cases of Diphtherla.
Decrease of Typhoid-One Pa
tient With Smallpox.

decided increase in the number OF
persons suffering from CONTAGIOUS as
eases in the District was noted last week
over the week previous. according TO the
weekly mortality report OF the heaNn de-
pa rtment issued today.
In addition to the case OF smallpox dis
covered last week nineteen new cases OF
scarlet fever were reported. three new
cases OF whooping cough developed ana
fourteen new cases of diohtheria were
placed under treatment by physicians.
There were ia deaths reported TO the
health department as occurring in the Dis
trict during the week ended December 10
This number is seventeen more than oc-
Cured during The week previous. and
eighteen less than was reported for TIE
CORES ponding period of 1907 or the ia
deaths mentioned, 65 were of the white
race and 10 were colorsd.
Prominent as Mortality Cause.
Among the diseases most prominent in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23

the District was discharged as recovered,
and there are now no cases under treat
ment
Registered tuberculosis cases are grad
ually increasing. There were % cases
reported during the week just ended and
II cases discharged. There are now 400
cases on hand as registered at the de-
partment.
The total number of births reported
during the week was Ill. Of which 40
were whites and - colored. This is an
increase of Fl over the number reported
during the corresponding period of 1907.
there having been 81 white births and
SO coored reported during that period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
They Explode

They Explode.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
The Presidents opinions are never per-
mitted to merely leak out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
TO HAVE HALF-HoL1DAYs.
Employees of the Navy Yard Will
Enjoy the Privilege.

The employees OF the Washington navy
yard are to enjoy almost equal holiday
privileges with the employees Of the ex-
ecutive departments in this city.
Secretary Newberry sent a letter to the
commandant of the Washington yard to-
day on the subject. in which he said:
THE President desires that such en-
ployes of the Washington navy yard as
can properly be spared without detriment
to the government service be excused for
the second half of the day December "a
and December 81. 1908.
Employees excused under this authority
shall be allowed pay for such time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
Funeral Of William o. Drew.

The funeral Of William o. Drew. .jr..
son OF Col. William o. Drew, will take
place from the residence Of his sister
Mrs. Clara ]. Goodwin. 3a3S Prospect ave
nue., West Washington. at . O'clock to-
morrow afternoon. His father Is one OF
the Oldest residents OF the District and
was formerly fire marshal of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23

The five-year-old son of George Metz a
farmer OF Chestnut Grove Washington
county. died from scalds received when
sister spilled boiling water over him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23
of the rock cliff so as 10 secure the
proper width ard steps were taken to

of the rock cliff so as 10 secure the
proper width ard steps were taken to
mine 1t.
Everything progressed satisfactorily
fifty-iwo Of the nfty-three holes were
successfully loaded and arrangements ha d
been made for firing the blast at ) pm.
on the 18th. One Of the most efficient
powdermen in the employ Of the COM
mission was in charge of the work. and
SolicitouS was he that everything
should go off satisfactorily that he was
personally loading the last hole when the
explosion occurred, severely injuring him.
\ report from the hospital this morning
december 80 states that he is now crit
ically ill., The exact cause of igniting the
charge in the last hole is not known, but
an examination immediately following
the explosion clearly indicates that no
connection had been made between the
various holes. and the firing box was
locked and without fuse connections.
OF the number of casualties. but occurring
as it did. shortly after the cessation Of
work at II O'Clock, it is fortunate that
a greater number were not killed and
wounded. as the labor train had only Just
PASSED through the cut.
Debris Filled the Cut.
LAS was anticipated. the debris filed
the cut. but occurring practically six
hours earlier than anticipated one steam
shovel was completely wrecked b. a fly
ing stone hitting the boiler. which by its
explosion was the immediate cause of the
death Of the steam shovel crew. The
labor train had stopped TO pick up the
crew. but the engineer advised the loco
motive engineer that they did not expect
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06
chief defect. In the beautiful poem
"AIastor," for instance, nothing is more

chief defect. In the beautiful poem
"Alastor," for instance, nothing is more
difficult than to find out, in plain
words, exactly what he is driving at
The "Prometheus Unbound" too, pre-
sents problems in thought which are
as difficult to solve as those pro-
pounded in the Second Part of Faust
and SO much of Browning's poetry.
So that, on the whole, it is best to
found Shelley's title to fame OIL the
shorter lyrics, in which he who runs
may read, because they deal with Wis.,
BILE, apparent subjects, and in them,
the flawless character of the style, the
unrivaIled beauty of the imagery and
the extraordinary aptness OF word and
phrase, serve as handmaidens to an
equal beauty and aptness of thought.
ANGLICUS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06
Didn't Please the Critic.

When Verdi was putting the last
touches to "Il Trovatore" he was Wis.,
tied in his study by privileged friend.
The friend was one OF the ablest living
musicians aud critics. He was per-
mitted to look at the score and run
over the "anvil chorus" on the piano
forte. "What do you think of that 2"
asked the master. "Trash" said the
cOnnOisseur. Verdi rubbed his hands
and chuckled, "Now, look at this and
this" he said. "Rubbishw said the
other, rolling q cigarette. The COM
poser rose and embraced him, with q
burst of joy. "N hat do you mean 2"
asked the critic. my dear friend" !"
cried Verdi, 81 have been making q
popular opera. In it l resolved to
please everybody except the purists.
the great judges, the classicists, like
you. Had pleased you should have
pleased no one else. What you say as
sures me of success. In three months
I'll Trovatore' will be sung and roared
and whistled and barrel organed all
over Italy, y."-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06
Not What the Lawyer Wanted.

Lawyers have some queer expert
ences," said the judge. "One OF them
was telling Of case heard before me.
A young man had been arrested for
larceny, and he sent for this lawyer.
"rhe young fellow told the attorney
that he was innocent, but that he had
no friends ia the city and 40 money.
His mother, however, was in fair cir
cumstances, aud he knew that she
would help him. What he wanted the
lawyer to do was to defend him aud
also send a telegram to his mother tell
ing of his Tx and asking for aid. The
lawyer agreed to this and made such q
good defense that the young man was
acquitted.
"He and the attorney went direct to
the telegraph office to which the mes
sage had been ordered sent and found
it. The young man was SO grateful
to the lawyer that he handed HIM the
unopened envelope, telling him that
he must take all the money that his
mother had telegraphed him. The
lawyer tore open the yellow cover, and
his eyes were greeted with these words:
"Put your trust in God. am praying
for you. Mother" ."-Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06

by fire engine. and being valuable
canine, it was rushed to veterinary,
who, after making All examination, pro-
nounced the case hopeless; but 10 and
behold! along comes Christian Sci
ence advocate and brings the poor
brute back to life Of usefulness
again. The writer expected to see the
name Of some noted thesplan at the
end of the article but was disa appointed.
1t was reminder of story launched
by circus press agent short time
ago, dealing with the cure of one of the
elephants belonging to his show, by
Christian Science methods.
This article is not intended as de-
fense Of wilful lying, such az mislead-
ing the public as to what you are GO
ing TO give them in exchange for their
money, but few harmless press sto-
ries Will, [ think. hurt no one, and if
properly done, help business. don't
think there is a business of any kind
conducted today that does not require
certain amount Of shot air. to in
crease or even hold its present pros
perity; and If prees agent couldn't
invent plenty of bright and alluring
stories-feunded mostly or altogether
in his imagination-he wouldn't hold
his position long, neither would the
man who gets up the advt easements
for the department store, with it's
promise OF $l00 worth of goods
marked down to SO cents, that is such
all inducement to the fair sex that
"hubby" is usually broke. HAL.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06

As ships meet at sea, moment to-
gether, when words of greeting must
be spoken, and then away into the
deep, SO men meet in this world; and I
think we should cross no mans path
without hailing him, and. il needs,
giving him supplies. Henry Ward
Beecher.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-02-06
The Tricks of Press
Agents.

MI. n. Il. w 6IHoTs Ouo Va t1o UcSt
known press agents in the theatrical
world comes forth with the following |
statement: "No press agent should
lie, and that he wouldn't" The writer
doesn't quite agree with him on the
first part of his declaration, and has
his doubts about the ability of the
al owe named gentleman to live up to
hi, promise in the latter part of said
declaration unless he always has the
good fortune to be identified with
some OF worlds most famous sta
or attractions land hope he will, for
he is one of the foremost theatrical
press agents and q most estimable man
in every way), and can get whatever
results he cares for by adhering closely
to the truth. 1t is all right for press
agent-providlng he is ahead of E. H.
Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Ethel Barry
more, David Warfeld, or any of the
other top-notchers-to "blow" into
city and merely let it be known that
his attraction is booked there for
certain date or dates, aud to hold him
self in check when writing his advance
notices; but to The fellow who is ahead
of All unknown star, or new play
minus y star, 1t is u different PROPOSE
tlOn altogether. Aud it is here that
the press agent has to draw ON his
Imagination for some idea or form of
action to make the public "slt up and
take notice" and start for the box
office.
l tell you the main thing is to create
talk about your attraction-and lots
Of it-that counts, and you can't do
that by merely inserting advertise
ments IN the newspapers. You have
got to get busy with your typewriter
and pound out some shot stuff" that
will be breezy, and at the same time,
interesting enough to be accepted by
the dramatic editors of the different
newspapers, and that is not such an
easy task nowadays as the editors in
question are pretty chilly lot when
| ~ SVACO " 8ASH8 uP CROSO AZ oAOAA
reading columns gratis, and they de.
mand something new all the time
How much truth do You suppose there
, is in the majority of stories relative to
J the loss of diamonds, the milk baths
} of q certain well known actress, OF
: the narrow escapes from death, etc
Very little l assure you; but ii they
: are written up In an engaging manner
3 and plenty of adjectives used when re
. ferring to your subject, the result yor
: are working for will, III all probability
: be forthcoming. Without mentioning
Q any names will tell you of one of th'
: ''hes" Gf that is what Mr.. Warne
y wishes to call them), that was perpe
s trated OH the innocent public a few
d years ago. Thugs were rather quie
d at the time and it was up to me TO ge
It something in the papers that wOul,
r get the people interested in the littl
o lady that was playing an engagement
Q, at the theatre with which the write
l. was connected. To start the ball roll
e ing, days outing was arranged fo
1t which was to include q boat ride u
the Mississippi river; the members Q
ID the party to include about doze
r theatrical people-not forgetting, {
g course, the leading lady and her pt
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

Mrs. 81. Beatty, having leased
Hotel Grand to u. B. Sans, de-
sires to extend her thanks 70 the
former patrons Of the hotel for
their generous support and recon.
mends the new management q
worthy of their continued patron.
aye.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

The Nashville, Tenn, Banner
has this to say OF the R.xos, a
coming attraction At the Broadway
rink: "The Rexoa more than full.
filled the most sanguine expecta.
tons. The bugle sounded at 9
O'Clock last night and the Rexos
glided on the floor, each wearing q
6nc pair Of skates with ALUMINIUM
rollers. They two.stepped about
the rink, whirled and circled and
executed all kinds Of pretty figures.
Then Rexo gave ~ interesting ex.
hibitiou Of boomerang throwing,
sending the queer weapon whix
sing across the rink, ouIy 70 return
- swiftly ~ Il bad sped. Then
came the exhibition Of the uu,cy.
clss, 10 which both participated,
aud which was very creditabls.r
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

A telephone message was re-.
ceived from Creole at Monte Vista
Thursday night by the police off
GERS to arrest John Triplett, who
WAS wanted at that place for for
gerry. Triplett lett the train be-
fore it reached the station and
eluded the officers.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

A girls party WAS given Monday
by Miss Charlotte Eversole to her
friends. % Tuesday afternoon
Miss Mary Breckenridge enter
tanned number of girls and gave
luncheon. Thursday. Miss Ma
BILE Gates gave a party.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04
Grea, Barsai. I. . state Lease.

Great Bargain 10 . state Lease.
Better hustle and secure it.
Easy terms. Also three quarter
sections OF decided land, hrst class
in every particular aud at abou,
half price other lands are ceiling
at. Town lots at your own price.
A. n. lsBELL.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04
A nigher Health Level.

II have reached higher health level
since began using DR.. Kings New
Life Pills." writes Jacob Springer. d
West franklin, Maine. They keep my
stomach, liver and bowels working lust
right" II these pills d,sappoint you on
trial, money will be refunded ct e. e.
Gooddlng's drug store. no.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

Farm loans, long or short time,
moderate rate of interest, easy re-.
payments plan. Call, write or tel.
ephone, j. LAHRoY SLUsHER 4 Co
Monte Vista. First door east Of
let. National Bank.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

Friday morning Robt. Maddox
hitched up Arthur Graves big
driving team at the Star barn and
two of Mr.. Hardin's children got
in to ride around to Kerr d Co. g
real estate office. No sooner had
the team started than the pole be-
came partly disconnected with the
carriage and the horses started off
at pretty lively gait. Men on
the street feared runaway and
forced the team against "A pole
which stopped the carriage but
the team broke away. No special
damage was done to the horses or
the carriage.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

Misses Mildred and Lillian True
blood, of Denver, made visit to
their mother Mrs John Appel,
near Center and returned home
Tuesday night.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

Revival meetings have been held
every night this week and will con.
tInue until December 18th ut The
Methodist church. The meetings
are conducted by Rev. ID. E. Ken.
dali of Del Norte and Rev. F. w.
Bretnall of Monte Vista assisted
by Arthur II. Johnston, of Akron,
Ohio, Gospel singer. These
meetings are being well attended
and much interest manifested.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-01-04

A wstch party was held at the
home of DR.. R. w. Gary Tuesday
night to welcome the New Year.