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city, OH the Maryland Delaware and Nir-
ginia company's routes, and those of the
Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company have been instructed not to ac-
cept any cattle or live stock for trans
portation to this city from points In
Maryland, and the steamboat men under
the order have been compelled to refuse
number of calves and larger stock the
past few days. This order was result
of the quarantine declared against that
state by the Agricultural Department.
The quarantine is said to be working a
great hardship on the residents of the
river counties of Maryland who are a
hundred miles from the seat of the dis
ease and who have been fattening their
cattle for market for several weeks past
This action, it is stated, was taken by the
steamboat companies on the strength of
the reports regarding the quarantine pub
lished in the daily papers. The officials
of the lines received no official notice re-
garding the matter from the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
Policeman Sues for Salary.

Proceedings in mandamus have been
filed in the District Supreme Court by
Edgar l.. Donohoe, former member or
the police force, to compel the District
Commissioners to pay him two months
salary a private, class ]. from January
s to March - of this year.
1907. to class l, and served until March
II. 1903. when he resigned. He declares
that the act of June s. 1906. made the sal
airy for class /, $500. and. although re-
quested to do so. the. Commissioners de-
clined 20 pay him at that rate. Attorney
Mark Stearman represents the petitioner.
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was Il sudden one and she quickly filled
and sank in about ten feet of water. To
float the old vessel diver from the forces
of the Merritt & Chapman Wreck ng
Company of Norfolk. Va, was employed
to close ports and other openings in the
hull of the vessel. After this was done
the powerful pumps of the new revenue
cutter Snohomish We're put to work free.
ing the vessel of water and she was soon
foated. The Oriole is we'll known at this
city. having been stationed at the navy
yard here d receiving ship for many
years. She was then named the Dale, her
name having been changed after she was
taken to Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
BAZAAR AND SUPPER.
Pretty and Useful Articles Displayed
at McKendree M. z. Church.

McKendree M. E. Church is holding a
bazaar and supper at the church. 919
Massachusetts avenue. This evening an
oyster supper will be served.
The church is attractively decorated
and many pretty and useful articles are
displayed for sale.
The following ladies are in charge of
the bazaar: Miss Mary Hammond,
president OF the society; Mr.. Thomas
Riffel, in charge of fancy work: Mrs
o. B. Jenkins, dolls; Mrs. c. Frank
Johnson, aprons; Mrs J. II. Wesler
candy; Mrs. Earl and Miss Denekas, in
charge of the dinners; Mrs. Paisley, ice
cream.
McKendree has established repu-
tation for good dinners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03

1t is the nearest company to Takoma
Park and is about mile distant. Aftet
arriving at Takoma the engines were put
through test with their hose apparatus,
ware size streams being thrown
The citizens desire to secure a f1re com
pany since the recent destruction or the
Bliss electrical school at North Takoma.
Md A committee from the Takoma Park
Citizens Association called upon the Com
missioners last week and urged add
tional fire protection by the location ~
a company ip Takoma Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
FIRE TEST AT TAKoMA PARK.
Brightwood Engine Company on
Scene in Five Minutes.

Chief Belt of the District fire depart
ment drove out to Takoma Park yester-
day morning, accompanied by Machinist
Robinson, and unexpectedly conducted a
test of the Brightwood engine company.
The fire alarm box on Carroll avenue,
near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
station. was pulled. Within five minutes
the chemical company and steamer were
on the scene, with water playing.
The chemical co any at Brightwood
was recently enlary Ed by the addition Of
a steamer. The time made yesterday was
gratifying to the chief and his observers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
Old sloop of War Dale Sinks.

The old sloop of war Dale, now the
Oriole used as quarters for cadets at the
United States revenue cutter service
school of instruction at Arundel Cove near
Baltimore, which sank at her mornings
last week. has been raised and is TO be
taken to Baltimore to be locked and re-
paired. The leak developed by the Dale
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Fine for c. and o. Railway.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December B.
The Chesapeakc and Ohio Railway Com
pany WAS fined $1,000 IN the United
States circuit court on fifteen counts fer
violation Of the safety appliance act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
w. S. Patterson Paid $4,000.

Commissioner Morrow this morning ap-
proved the payment Of 81 $50 to w. dney
Patterson for services in assisting to pre-
pare plans OF new school building on
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OBSERVE QUARANTINE.
Local Steamers Decline to Transport
Cattle From MARYLAND,

The pursers of the steamers running
from points along the Potomac to this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03

the site Of the Garfield School This was
done on the recommendation of Building
Inspector Ashford.
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If you want work read the want col
umrLS OF The star.
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FIFTY-SIX PAGES
The Last Christmas Tree
By James Lane Allen

The author of "The Kentucky CARDINAL and
'The Choir Invisible" has written, in this Christ
mas idyl, story that will entrance every reader
by its rich imagery and poetic conception.
Allen in eleven years-the first published word
OF his that has appeared in the last five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
The Thin Santa Claus
By Ellis Parker Butler

Why Mrs. Crate was awakened on Christmas
morning by a great silence; why she didn't like
"taking away Santa Claus: why the toober
chloss bugs freeze up in the winter rand get brittle
and bust into thousand pieces all is told in
the drollest Christmas story published in years:
story in which the author OF PIGS IS PIGS
proves that sometimes chickens is chickens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
''Pardon, You Are
MademOiselle Girard!"
By Leonard Merrick

All Paris was hunting for Mademoiselle Girard
On the boulevards in the cafes and shops was
oiselle Girard ~ Young men resigned promising
occupations to engage i'll the search. No lady,
comedy or uncome1y, providing she was young,
was free from the accusing, " Pardon, you are
Mademoiselle Girard!' % Who found Mademo-
selle Girard is disclosed in one Of the most
interesting stories OF the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
The Pedigree Hunters

To meet Catllarine the Great in the Subway, or
to see Henry the Eighth, with wooden leg,
begging aims on lower Broadway, is not so
amazing when you reflect that in America there
must be tens of thousands descendants OF kings
OF that period and earlier. Some astonishing
stories connected with the search for ancestors
are revealed in this article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
The Triple Cross

By George Randolph Chester
One OF the best stories that Mr.. Chester ever
wrote. 1t tells how Get-Rich-Q Quick Walling
ford made his first visit to New York, and how
peevish he became over the coarse and I'M
imaginative methods of New York's conf
dence men and green-goods brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
The Sleeping Column

In the Sleeping Column the Mayor of Toledo
tells remarkable story OF Southern boy.
who was not spy, yet served in both the
Union and Confederate armies, and was per-
sonaly mentioned by the two leading generals
of the opposing forces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
A Tug and a
Daughter
What Happens at
RehearSalS By chan,,n* Pollock

The astonishing trivial incidents that make or
break play are more numerous than the
holder of parquet seat dreams OF. In this
article you are taken behind the scenes and
shown all the intimate and interesting secrets
that never get over the footlights.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
SECURE CHEAPER RA1E FOR
FREIGHT ON OYSTERS
Mr.. Mathew Armstrong Gets Re-
duction Of From 81 to 50 Cents
to Northern Markets.

Through the efforts of MIR Mathe"
IC. Armstrong. the local oyster snip
pers have secured a cheaper !r"iSh'
rate from the several steamship com
panics operating lines from Old POINT
to the Northern markets.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Armstrong
|discoveted that the shippers III MOD
lack bay were getting a rate Of %
cents to Baltimore. Will" the local
dealers in Hampton had to pay %
cents from Hampton and h' lmhle'
dialely go; busy and with tho as3is-
rance of Mr.. Samuel Gordon Cumming
took the matter up with the irelshs
agents Of the various companies. MI
Armstrong showed that I'll" heavy
freight charged the Hampton dealers
handicapped the local oyster shippers
greatly. and while he dad nrt secure
an equal rate with the MOblack pay
shippers. he succeeded in getting Inc
rate from Hampton reduced t" ~
cents.
Another d. crease was granted 10
shippers from Old Point on oyster"
from % and A. to 45 and 30 cents.
The discrimination against tn" local
|ovster shippers has caused n" dear
ers a great deal Of troubl" 10 meet
the prices in the Northern markets
OF the more fortunate shippers in so
far as the freight rates are concerned
Mr. Armstrong is among the large 81
shippers in this section and the re-
luction in the freight rate VIII mean
q great saving to him and the other
OYSTER dealers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAVIS
QUIETLY PASSED HERE
Most Of the Hampton People Went
to See the Games in Norfolk
Richmond and Newport News.

Thanksgiving Day passed off very
quietly in Hampton, although it was
very generally observed. Numbers
of local people went TO Richmond to
see the Virginia Carolina game
others went to Norfolk to witness the
Nv. P.I. and NJ c. A. & NJ contest
while still others saw the battle be-
tween William and Mary and Hamp'
den Sidney in Newport News. There
were a good many men who spent
the day cunning in Warwick, Ehza'
beth and York counties.
In many of the homes the day was
passed in a sort Of family reunion.
Most OF the places of business Gloss d
for the afternoon. while the banks.
postofiice and court offices remained
closed all day.
At the National Soldiers Home
the veterans were made happy with
a splendid turkey dinner. including
the luscious oysters. cranberries and
all other necessary accessories.
The day al Fort Monroe was gwen
IN to dinners by each Of the compa-
mics and no unnecessary work was
permitted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
RoosEvELT'S ATTITUDE
Will Advise Taft Only When Advice
is Asked

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20" What IS
YOUR attitude toward the Taft admin
istration?" President Roosevelt was
asked yesterday:
Naturally. one of deep hostlli'y.
replied the President, with mock SER
iousness. why should 1t not BE-
since l opposed the nomination and
election of Mr.. Taft?'
but it has been stated that you
have requested that certain appoint
Iments be made by the next Presi-
dent in his Cabinet, and that certain
persons now in your Cabinet be Civ
en- more exalted stations.
The President then made it clea'
that he had not made single re-
quest of Mr.. Taft regarding appoint
ments. and equally clear that mt
would not make any.
The attitude OF tn" President 10
ward his successor may be staten
about as follows:
"The President will not seek tc
have President-elect Taft reward
single friend Of his: he will not urge
single Cabine, appointments; he VII
mot suggest that anyone be Kept II
the Cabinet. Nor will he seek &c
give advice to the new President. II
| Mr.. Taft should ask his advice, II
will be given. AMI given in the mos
kindly spirit and in good faith. IL
other words. If questions are asked
they win be answered.
But Mr.. Taft knows that he is an
| solutely free to carve out his owl
DESTINY. The President will not Seet
TO have any particular policy CARRIE
out in any particular way. On Marcf
IA he will become private citizeT
and Mr.. Taft will be President ah'
lhave TO take full Responsibility.
Having made these things clear. tx
President. with great earnestness
said: And tell the country tha'
those who have been worrying abOu
what to do lot our cXPresidt nts neet
not worry as to what they should &c
for this eX-PreSidcnt. He is able &c
take care OF himself During the time
The has been in the White House he
has had a fine time. and he is goina
to continue TO enjoy life. As ! said
| he Is able to take care of himsc''
and there need be no worry as tt
what to do for this ex-Pres!dent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
MR.. MANVILLE'S AUTO TOOK
QUICK TURN AROUND
Wet Street Almost Caused a Serious
Accident to Newport News Man
On King Street.

Mr.. w. W. Manvillc and Mrs. Ere d
J. Gauntlet. OF Newport News mar
rowlv escaped a serious accident while
autoing through the city Of Hampton
yesterday morning. When near the
Pythian castle the machine ca
reencd and turned completely around,
landing on the sidewalk near Mr..
George r. Woods store. The ma
chine did not turn over and neither
MIR. Manville nor Mrs. Gauntlet was
hurt or thrown from the car. Inc
rear wheel was smashed and 1t was
nece ssary for the occupants OF the
machine to return to Newport News
on the trolley car. The wet cond''
ton of the street is supposed TO have
caused the accident.
"Wednesday the big auto OF MT
George f. Trice acted in a similar
manner almost at the same spot
where Mr.. Manvillc came to grief.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
MILESTONE RESIGNS
ASA RECEIVER
Withdrawal, Accepted by Judge Wad-
dill in Richmond Yesterday
Issue Began in Norfolk.

In Richmond yesterday. Mr.. Walter
MILESTONE rendered to Judge Waddiii
in the United States Court his rcSig
nation az one of the receivers Of the
Hampton and Phoebus Gas Company,
operated by the Public Service Cor
poration of Virginia.
The resignation was accepted.
TIL" case first was taken up by
Judge Waddill in Norfolk on Noytm'
Der 10 upon the application or MT
Herbert Wyldes of Philadelphia ana
Others, b1ndholders in the company
The application was made on the
ground that Mr.. milestone had pur-
chased some bonds of the Hampton
and Phoebus Gas Company. Other
charges also were made in support
Of the position of the applicants.
Messrs. Ashby and Read OF New
port News represented Mr. Whetstone
and Mr. B. A. Lewis, of Hampton act
ed in a legal capacity for Mr.. Wyldes
and associates.
Judge Waidill set the hearing OF
the case to be held at Richmond yes
tcrday.
The proceedings yesterday began
with a motion by Mr. Whets'one's at
,orncvs asking that tn" court dissolve
the injunction whereby their client
was restrained from dispOsinG of the
bonds held by him.
This motion the court "Verruleu
and Judge Waddill suggested the pro
prictv OF Mr.. Whetstone's resignation
As one OF the receivers. Thcrcupoh
he RESIGNATION was presented and the
same was accepted by the court.
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cucc as the orator Of the occasion.
Mr.. Eegleston delivered a splendid
address. which vas enthusiastically
received by his It In.'h ''. lie Spok"
of the necessity Of new school build
inys and declared that wherever a
building Is erected the school popula
ton soon increases from 50 to 60
per cent. He urged that the schoo'
board be asked to purchase addl
ticnal property for play grounds, gar
dens. ana also erect an assembly
hall, in which the patrons OF the
schools can meet and discuss the
school problems. Mr.. Egglcston be-
sought the people of Wythe district
TO give the school board ana the
teachers their hearty co-Cpcrauoh'
contrnding the cooperation or IN"
patrons is absolutely essential TO lhe
welfare {; the schools. The patrons
should encourage social intercourse
AMI both the men and women shouia
take keen interest in the schools.
Mr. Eggleston was frequently inter-
rupted by rounds OF applause from
his hearers. Mr.. Eggleston also paid
h tribute to the splendid work being
done here by the county school Doara.
MIR. West Talks.
Following Mr.. Egglcston, HON.
Frank w West. division superinten-
dent Of Louisa county. was introduc-
ed and delivered a stirring and IN
spiring talk. MIR. West congratulate
ed the patrons of the George Wy'h'
school on the magnificent building
that will soon be the home CT their
children during school hours.
Colonel Wilhelm Thompson ana
Mr.. W. J. helms. who own homes
near the new school. were introduceu
and each made a good talk anu
promised the school board an'
teachers their hearty support
Mr.. J. Keevan PEBBLES, OF Nortolh'
the Supervising architect of the buii"-
ing, was one of the interesting speak
crs on the occasion.
The exercises were brought to 4
clcse with the benediction being pro
nounced Nv Rev. J. J. Bradford pastor
|of the Cottonwood Avenue Methodist
church.
Among the articles buried In IN"
receptacle that went in the corner
stone was a Bible. In which were
written the names OF Superintendent
Eysleston. Mr.. Willis. Miss Grace
Thornton, teacher at RlVerVle"
Miss Nettie Montgomery, teacher at
Salters' Creek; program OF the state
Teachers Associations: program tor
the cornerstone laying and other aru'
|cles.
The new building is two-story
structure, of brick, with eight rooms
land will cost about $1,000 "nen
,,ouipped ready for occupancy. Inc
contractors expect to have the s'ruc-
lure ready to be delivered 10 Tue
school board by February first.
M,ssrs. V. p. Holt. T. Lowery SIN
clair and w. w. Woodward are the
members O! the Wythe district boarc.
Elizabeth City county now has hne
brick school buildings i'll Hampton
Phoebus. Wythe district nm FOX mn
For its size Their" J., 10 COUNT, III 'n'
pinia that can equal this county IN
fine buildings and strong teachers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
PoE.s ROOM PREPARED.
university Of Virginia Fits Up Perma
rent Museum.

0By Associated TT

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Nov
2S.-For many days the "Dornus Par
Va Nagni Poetae." 10 West Range
has resoundcd TO IN" noise OF ham
mering. scrapIng and saving. and the
curious have been told that the Raven
Society is fitting mp Edgar Allan
Poe's room as a permanent museum
for all that conc rms that famous
alumnus.
During the week o. the intcrna'
,ional celebration Of the Poe amir
versary 10 be held here in January.
the room viii be open a: all hours
for inspection. At other times II
will be possible 10 gain admission
from a number Of members Of the
Raven Society who will be known 10
he authorized TO give such admission.
Those with !ricais visiting the uni
yersity next year will make this one
cf the principal places Of interest
that they can SHOW
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
r. ]. D. Egg'eslon The Orator al
| % Exercises at George Wythe
School Building.
81. FRANK WEST, OF LOUISA, HERE
nfylsion Superintendent Of Louisa
q One Of the Speakers-Mr. Willis
the Presiding offieer.-co'one'
Thempson and Mr.. W. J. Ne'ms
: Made Short Addresses.

With decidedly interesting ccrem"-
sAics and in the presence of large
ssausembiage OF distinguished "duca-
Stors and local citizens, the corner
kfsone of the handsome new George
Efrythe school building, near River
kx1ew, was laid by st. Tammany
Ledge, No. 5. \. F. & A. NJ, at ~
Sfclock yesterday morning.
Hon. J. ID. Egsleston. Jr.. State
of public instruction.
kNas the orator of the occasion, while
Efnteres ting addresses were made al
Ed by Hon. Frank West. snperinten'
$Seht of schools in Louisa county;
kf3caonei William Thompson. Mr.. Will
E1lam J. Nelms ana Mir. Nirg'nius r.
Mole. of Wythe district. Hon Johh
EN Willis, division superintendent OF
exnhoOis in Elizabeth City county. was
sShe presiding officer. Capt. John u
Ftobinsoa was the presiding master
n the Mastons. while Mr.. Benjamin
johnson was the chief ma shall.
zFhere was a large attendance Of the
of the Masonic Fraternity,
~ choir under the directidA of Mr..
+. Turnbull, composed OF singers
rem Salters' Greek and Rivervsw'
SnFnished the music, the organ of tho
Methodist church being used.
Vast Crowd Present.
BE- ,7yNe.,, tho hour for the ceremonies
arrived the neighborhood OF the new
|;school building. which Is just between
6Alters' Creek and Riverview. was
ssmass of humanity. There were pres
%esA many Of the educators attending
Efhes State Teachers Association IN
&Nevport News, while the cnt're
Population along Hampton Roads
HanIters' Creek and Riverview seemed
rs DO out 20 show its appreciation OF
54hs splendid building being construct
ssaa for tee education Of the youth In
sfho district that bears the name OF
EHeorge W. The. the first chancellor 0!
Virginia.
when the Masons arrived at the
f4uaidiug the assemblage was called 10
seeaer by Mr.. Willis, who presented
kRsy. w. r. Keefe, pastor OF the River.
sy3ev Baptist church. who delivered
r. most fervent opening invocation
k2Gr .KeeIe's prayer was especially
enrsfty and appropriate.
Masonic Ceremony.
81 The Masons then assumed charge
30 the exercises. laying the corner
foue with the beautiful and impress
Sive ritual used on such OCCASION
Rcsb& Robinson read the ceremonies
zSn1 conducted the placing OF the vari
- articles In the receptacle AS wen
- TO seeing that the stone was In
ruDer shape.
Nr v. p. Holt, clerk OF the "ythe
35oarict board. after seeing that the
koue had been laid with Masonic
<k6noas, accepted 1t on behalf OF the
kusd.
~. Essseston's Address.
A the conclusion Of the Masonic
Mr.. Willis presented state
Eggleston to the audi
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
MET CRUSHING DEFEAT.
Newport News Eagles Athletic Asso-
Citation essv Victims

II Is almost cruel 10 record the
score in the game on the Old Point
Comfort College gridiron yesterday
morning between the Eagles Athicthc
Association eleven, Of Newport News.
and the College Alumni team. The
game was onc-siied and the Alumni
won by the score Of % TO o. Newport
News never had a chance 10 win dur
ing either Of the halves.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
NORFOLK TALLOW co.

Buys Hides, Tal!ow, Grease and
Bones. Best market prices! DEAD
animals removed on short notice,
free of charge c. H. SCHOFlELD,
between Hampton and Riverview,
on Shell Road. Address, r. F. d., Al.
Elizabeth City Co., Va. Bell Phone
SAL.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
GLADYS, rhsnksasvine Sentence

Gladys BrIl. a woman Of unSavcry
was committed TO Jail by
Mayor FurncSs Of Phocbus. for SIX
months yesterday. She vas unable
to give a bond for her good behavior
in the sum Of 500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
compGeseIy Showed Under.

Sevcnty-iwo TO nothing vas the
way the Hampton Normal school foot
bah eleven defeated the team from
the Union Theological Seminary.
I.ynchburg. on the institute grounds
yesterday afternoon. The visiting
team had a light eleven ana never
a chance 20 score a touchdown.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
Thirty Days Sor Gibson.

Charles Gibson. the italian arrested
70 disposing q . load Of lumber be-
Icngins to a man named Taylor. was
sentenced TO spend thirty days in
Jail by Magistrate Wood.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27
Sees 1hiros Differently.

When woman gets past 10 she
cant understand why any old widow
er wants to marry a young girl.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stocker ano
Master Stockcr. of Washington arc
visiting Capt. and Mrs. Jesse >
Jones. Ia Carey street.