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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

The Tigers gave Shortstop Bush a full
share when they split up the worlds
championship series spoils. It was de-
served. Every member of the team and
every critic in Michigan admits that but
for the youngsters acquisition the Tigers
wouldn't have landed on top.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
RESENT A CALUMNY
Committee Denies Surgeon S
Charge That Wrecks Are
Due t Dissipation

DENVER. Dec &C. A. Halloweli. F.
d. Elliott, w. S. Ammon and w. S. Nc
Farland. a special committee of Denver
division No. A, order of railway con-
ductors of America. have drafted an
answer to the statement reported to
have been made by DR.. r. W. Corwin,
division surgeon OF the Missouri Pacific
railway at Pueblo, Colo. in an address
before the New Fork and New England
Association of Railway Surgeons in New
York city November IT.
He said railway wrecks generally
ARE brought about by employees who
drink. gamble and Indulge in other
forms of dissipation. and not because
they are overworked."
The committee characterizes the doc
tors remarks rs "calumny' and declares
that while this gratuitous and unwar-
ranted attack was not confined to any
particular branch of the service and
while perhaps 1T Is giving II too much
notice. it is so generally unfair that it
has caused some little discussion and
feeling and possibly warrants a public
denial"
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
DEPUTY IS KILLED
BY BULLET IN BACK
Billy Larkin Shot at RiIey's
Ranch on Kings River, HUM
bolt County, New.

WINNEMUCCA, New. Dec. s.-Deputy
Sheriff Billy Larkin was killed by Char
lie Barr yesterday afternoon at Riley's
ranch. on Kings river. IN the northern
part Of Humboldt county.
The murder is a sequel TO the killing
of a desperado named Taylor by Sherir
Lamb of this county last June. Taylor
had attempted to kill James Edison.
a prominent stockman, and then es--
capped 10 northern Humboldt county.
Sheriff Lamb went after him. and when
Taylor resisted arrest shot and killed
him.
At that time Taylor's friends accused
Lar1in of betraying the desperadofs
hiding place. and Barr. an intimate
friend of Taylor. swore that he would
kill the deputy sheriff on sight
Sheriff Lamb and Coroner Langwith
left Golconda this afternoon for Rileys
ranch. and a posse is searching for
Barr.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
NEW PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH DEDICATED
Service Marks Removal of Debt
Through Exertions of Rev.
w. E. Parker Jr.

The Mount olivet Presbyterian
church. Nineteenth and Missouri
streets, was dedicated yesterday after
noon with prayer. and song. The house
of worship was completed in the fall
of 1904. but according TO the rules of
the Presbyterian church could not be
dedicated until absolutely free from
debt.
The services opened with the sing
ing of the doxology. after which Rev.
Richmond Logan delivered the invoca-
tion. Lift Up Your Heads and
Come Unto Me" were rendered by a
mixed quartet and the prayer of con-
secration was delivered by Rev. Nc
Afee OF Berkeley.
Solos were sung by Carl swenson
and by Mrs. Mary FL Pettigrove Rev.
D. A Mobley delivered the sermon at
the conclusion of the dedication serv-
ice
of the Mount Olivet church. and he has
succeeded in removing every outstand-
ing debt since ne took charge of the
congregation.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
CHINESE CELEBRATE.
HORSES RUN AWAY
Maddened Team Dashess Down
Street and DemoIishes
Front OF Saloon

Fire crackers discharged by members
of the Tom family in front of their
new home in Clay street near waverly
place yesterday afternoon frightened a
team of horses attached, to wagon
load Of sand. The maddened animals
dashed down Clay street, the heavy
load adding velocity, and crashed into
the front of the San Jose saloon in
Dupont street, on the corner of Clay.
The entire front was demolished and
one of the horses killed.
The cries of fear uttered by the pe-
destrians brought grief to the opening
exercises in the Tom family club house.
Chinese musicians ceased their un-
canny strains and leaped down the
stairs and rushed into the street There
were fully 30 members of the Tom
family on the scene.
The wagon was driven by Ramon
Handri 27 Duxal alley Handri Jumped
into the wagon in an attempt to stop
the frightened animals, but when he
saw that the crash was Inevitable.
leaped from the vehicle.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
ROBBED WHOLESALE
TO SELL RETAILERS
Three Men Held by Police on
Suspicion of Being Involved
in Theft

Investigations conducted by the po-
lice and Pinkerton detectives yester-
day resulted in uncovering system
by which three men have been steal
ing high priced perfumes and soaps
from wholesale houses in Denver. Seat
tie and other western cities. Martin
L. Jones, AZ Allison avenue, cutter by
occupation; George Sexsmith, 2107 Fill
bert street, Oakland, and A e. Holt,
living at Fifteenth and Webster streets.
Oakland, are in the city prison sus-
pected OF being implicated in the
thefts.
According to the police Jones posed
as a travelling salesman from New York
and sold to retail drug stores goods
purloined from wholesale houses in
other parts of the coast
The police say that Jones and Sex
smith have confessed, but they have
not been charged. They are wanted in
Denver. according to a telegram re-
oeived from the chief OF police of that
city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
DIFFICULT TIES IN THE
new POSTAL RATE
Mixups General From Use OF
Two Cent Stamps on Lett
ters to England
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

CHICAGO. Dec. 6-Difficulties aris-
ing from the new cent postal rate
with Great Britain have become so
general that the authorities are ad-
vising the use of cents postage In
all cases unless the addressee has a
fixed residence in Great Britain.
Two cents is apparently sufficient
where delivery in Great Britain is GER
tain, but IL mail has to be forwarded
to France, Italy or elsewhere on the
continent the postal officials there arc
collecting an additional s cents, double
the lacking postage. as a penalty. fol-
lowing out the theory that no postage
at all is attached.
Assistant Postmaster John NJ. Hub
bard and the New York authorities ad-
wise the use of cent stamps as the
only safe method until better gem
eral understanding Is had all around.
On January the 2 cent rate goes
into effect with Germany and it is be-
lieved that the same rate will have
to prevail over all Europe or that the
cheaper rate will have to be revoked.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
PIONEER DISCUSSES
EARLY CALIFORNIA
Historical Paper by Francis E.
FOgIer Is Read at Meet
ing of Society

An interesting paper on the early
history OF California and one which
spoke Of the development OF the state
was read az meeting OF the Society
OF the Callfornia. Pioneers Saturday by
charles j. King. The paper was pre-
pared by Francis z. Foqler of Oakland
who was unable to be present at the
meeting because Of illness. The paper
gave an account of the discovery of
gold and the settlement Of Bodega
valley. z. p. Cooley. a pioneer. also
addressed the meeting and told of how
he came TO the California coast IN 1913
with army papers. He also described
the harbors OF the coast and the condi-
rlon of the country as he saw Ii at
1haf time
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
DROWNED WHILE SKATING

GAINESVILLE. Wis Dec e.=Earl
Cooper, Harvey Richardson. Violet Bliv-
lns and Fannie Blivins were drowned
today while skating on Lake Koshko-
nong- Belle Brown was rescued. but
may die from exposure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
- THAT OLD SWEET
HEART OF NINE" NOW
IN VAUDEVILLE.

William Dean Howells has declared
James Whftcomb Riley the greatest Of
our living American poets, and the pub
lie seems to heartily agree with the
critic. The appeal Of the Indiana sing
er Is as broad as the country whose
Songs he writes. and that is one reason
why the act at Chase this week. en-
titled "A Night With the Poets" has
made such hit.
The act might better be called "A
Night With Riley for no other poet is
NODDED 70 make the piece q success.
RObeT Ukraine. A bOokwOrm-a part
played by James T. Reeves-sits in mis-
library at evening and reads from his
favOrite poet. The room IS daTkened
and as the reader gets into the spirit
of the poem. a Tapestry becomes seem
ingly transparent ana behind il on a
miniature stage the Riley characters
appear.
First 20 arrive f. Little Orphan Annie
she OF the pessimtstiC goblin prediction
known and beloved IN every nursery
Then follow the Old Man and Jim-you
remember the "Old man was fest
wrapped up in Jjm"-both characters
/ Of eternal appeal Last and best. That
| Old Sweetheart IF Mine" a Riley ere,
alton that will not die while there ar,
/ lovers left
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
''THE COLLEGE WIDOW
AS SEEN THROUGH
BRITISH EYES.

Lloyd's Weekly News. a London pub
LEGATION. has a rather typicalIy British
review of THE Coz ege Widow George
AIDES comedy. in It's iss1e of April o.
The play is typicaIIy American and the
typical review OF it says:
The College Widow at the Adsiphi,
viii convince london folk at least OF
one thing. that the sister tongue spoken
by Americans is at times an unrecog-
nizable relative. In fact, for a proper
understanding OF Mr.. George AIDES play
q glossary OF new and unfamiliar words
ras to be issued with the program.
Thus.
"sicked the widow on him: Urged the
widow to fascinate him.
Put up a holler: Indignantly protest.
ed.
''Pinhead: A man Of inferior capacity.
"a couple of husky ones: Two enor-
nous men.
Him for the tail grass: He decides
TO retire into the country.
The plot centers on a football match
football as PLAYED in Indiana. Anything
is apparently fair and a giant foundry
man is actually made To appear as an art
student. 10 be eligible for the college
team
Then follows a resume of the plot
without comment. and the article con-
cludes by saying that the great act is
the one showing the gran8stand crowd
ed with spectators and TIE "comings
and goings of wounded players"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Nine. Ceene Chaminade. the eeiebrat-
ed French composer, viii come 70
America for concert tour next year
and will be presented in Washington
the first week in December under the
direction of Miss Mary a. Cryder She
will be accompanied 10 the United
States by two singers from Paris.
The engagement of Nine. Chaminade
will be one of the most notable musical
events in the history OF Washington.
Miss Cryder has brought many cele-
brated stars 10 Washington, but her
engagement of the noted French COM
poser is one Of the most significant in
recent years. Mime. Chaminade will
appear in Washington for only one re-
cital and musicians are even now look
ing forward to the event with the keen
est interest and appreciation of its
Importance.
The writings of Nine. Chsmlnade are
among the most subtle and charming
works known to the world of music
and the Washington public will be on
the qui vive to see and hear the wom-
an whose remarkable compositions
have gained her the widest international
fame
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
EUGENE COWLES COMES
TO SING BASSO IN
"ROBIN HOOD"

There is hardly a more popular idol
among male comic opera stars today
than Eugene Cowles the much-lionized
American basso. whose very name on
the program has aided wonderfully in
bringing success to numerous produc-
tons that exploited a stellar name IN
larger type than his. since he left the
Bostonians years ago. Mr.. Cowies be
gan as a very young man with that
long famous and now disbanded organ
ization when 1t was the leading roper
toire opera combination in this country
its list Of operas covering wide va
riety. from light 20 grand opera with
an occasional production of new opera
with varying success.
The first big hit that started the Bos-
Eonians on a long career Of prosperity
was the De Koven and Smith work
ssRobiD Hood" which has since become
classic among American comic operas.
When this opera had its first hearing
at the Chicago Opera House In 1870. ana
az the Standard. IN New York, IN 1871
Eugene Cowles was cast for the DaSsu
role of VIII Scarlet. and shared 'hs
success this remarkable opera oHeIeu
all of its principals. This charPllhs
onera has always been a sort or masco'
70 all concerned in 1t. even TO the olu
STANDARD IN New York. which had earn
ed the unsavOTy name OF the graz
ward on account OF the numerous VI
Serings that had failed there
Il nIaced the Bostonians IN the high
est rank of operate organizations aIlo
.-.a5,,ated many OF its members to star
dom in other operas then won ne"
fa1,a for their successors in the same
al
70 become a star in THE Fortune Tel
ser,, Eueene Cowles went with her il
a basso role written especially for MIN
'Af+ar her success for several years ir
Ybe United states in that opera and II
ssTba Singing Girl Miss Nielsen went
20 London where she appeared at TINS
SALISBURY for three months Win WI
COwles as her cO-star.
ON his return 10 America, HAVING
-,aat faith in the musical and voca
suture of this country, and desiring L
afoeter the growing interest IN natlV'
salient Eugene Cowles headed a cOncer
.-op1panv under his own management OF
q tour Of the larger cities, the member
of which were all Americans. He re
turned TO the operate stage with Fritz
Scbeff when she made her debut Il
comic ope-a in "Babbette,' which, b,
4he way. was first produced in Wash
Sngton When still another grand oper'
vrima donna. Lillian BlauvelL entere
the list Of comic opera stars in Tn
Rose of The Alhambra," Mr.. COwles wa
again the added feature in the bass
role. and for the pest two seasons n
has held the same position with Mari
CahiH When the Aborn Opera Com
uanv revives Robin Hood at the NeV
National Theater Monday night as tn
Offering for their fourth week. Nj
Cowles viii return to his former PAL
as VIII Scarlet for the first time sine
ne left the BOstOnians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
ITALY'S DAY OF REST.

Italy has recently put into effect a
law pfoviding for a weekly day of rest
This concession Eas long been sought
by the working classes. and the new
measure Is a substantial victory foi
them The law directs that all indus
trial and commercial concerns through
cut the kingdom must grant their en-
ployes a weekly rest Of not less than
twenty-four consecutive hours. No AT.
tempt is made to apply the new law Il
transportation services. 10 places OF
amusement. or to any of the public utili.
ties, as It is the intention of the au-
thorities 10 permit of absolute freedom
for the recreation and amusement OF
the working people
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
CHAMINADE WILL PLAY
IN CITY NEXT SEASON

lewis. Miss Flora BernheimeT. the
Apollo Qusrtet. the Philharmonic Quar-
tet and M Koehler.
Miss Ethel Mildred Anderson and Miss
Priscilla PickreH win give a piano re-
cttal at $50 o'clock next Wednesday
evening in Madison Hall. 800 r street
northwest.
\ pupils recital will be given next
Thursday evening in Carroll Institute
under the direction OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Herbert. A dance will follow the con-
cert.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Testimonial Concert Given
To Banda Savoia Leader

A testimonial concert viii be given
next Sunday night in Carroll Institute
to Signor Luigi Teti. well-known con-
cert director OF Philadelphia. Signor
Teti has spent the last six months in
Washington in search OF health. having
been compelled TO give up his duties as
assistant director OF the Banda Savoia,
which was one OF the attractions at
Atlantic City last summer.
He will direct the Washington orches-
ira, an organization OF thirty pieces, an
the coming concert, and other numbers
will be provided by Mrs. William Keye
Miller. soprano; Miss Bertha Mort. con-
tralto: Charlton HOweth, tenor; Prof
Emil Mort. bass. and Signor Francesca
Nicoletta, harpist, OF Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

The annual commencement and gradu-
ating exercises Of the piano department
Of the University Of Music and Dramatic
Art will be held in the Columbia Thea
ter. "Wednesday afternoon, May q. al
o'clock. Tire graduates will be. Plano
teachers training course. Miss Rather
inc McNeal. pupil OF Nine. Won I'm
schuld; public school teachers training
course, Miss c. NJ. Blacklidge. pupil
OF Mrs. c. A. johnson.
The commencement exercises OF the
vocal department will be held in the
university. 13i7 L street northwest.
Thursday May 3, at s o. m.
The success attending the recent re-
citals of Queen Esther by the Dunn
barton Avenue NJ E Church led TO a
repetition OF the work, which will be
given .-cxt Wednesday evening I'm odd
Fellows Hall The cantata will be given
under all auspices of the Epwortn
League Of the District for the benefit OF
the league church IN the Philippines.
The choir is composed Of eighty voices.
and its reCitals are under the direction
of William I. Glover
Mrs. Oldberg gave another Of her
studio musicales last Monday afternoon.
when cards were issued for a program
Of the compositions Of L. cambridge
Crist, OF Boston. Mrs. Oldberg was one
Of the soIoists Of the afternoon.
The Rebew Orchestra, under the di-
/ rection of II. w. Weber, will give a con
| cert next Friday evening in Hamline
NJ. z. Church, Ninth and p streets
northwest. for the benefit of the Ham
line Guard, Boys Brigade.
Miss Christine Church gave a song
| recital last Friday evening in Union
NJ. E. Church under the direction OF
! Miss Edith Pickering Assisting Miss
] Church were Mrs. Jewell Downs. plan
| ist, and Louis A. Potter, organist.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto T. Simon contem-
| plate spending the coming summer
| abroad and will sail for Italy May 80
| They will return TO Washington tn,
| latter part Of September
Mrs Henry Hunt Mckee has gfver
up her studio IN the Brentano buiIdina
and until other quarters are obtained
| she viii conduct the Ogden Crane oDera
rehearsals at her home, 127 FOurtl
| street southeast.
A testimonial 20 Charlemagne Koch
Ter. whose readings are well known I,
the local public. viii be given mex
Tuesday evening at Rauscher's. Tht
program Will be furnished by grou
Of well-knOwn musicians including 6
NJ Fabian. Fernand Petit. Joseph I.
1 I Wi
ard P. Backing, Miss Lillian MAJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Chorus Club TO Give
First Concert Friday

A new chorus club will give its first
concert next Friday evening In the ball
room OF the Arlington Hotel. when the
Rubinstein Choral Club viii be heard
for the first time. The appearance of
the new organization is of wide interest,
in that its membership includes some of
the best-known singers In Washington.
Rehsarsals have been in progress some
time, and the first recital promises 10 be
a notable musical event
The program viii consist Of choruses,
triOs and duets. One OF the latter will
oe by Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler, So
prano, and Mrs. William T. Reed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Photo by Palne's studio.
MISS LULA MAY NEUBER,
Whose Singing Evol:es Favorable Com
ment.
Washington Singer Who Graduated
From Syracuse University,
Takes Part in Recital.

Miss Lula May Member, a singer who
Is we'll known in the musica- circles OF
Syracuse, made her first local appear
ance in concert last Friday night at
khe orchestra recital under the direction
OF Henry +. JStopsack.
Miss Neuber is a Washington girl and
q graduate OF the vocal department of
Syracuse University, Her singing OF
"a Repentance by Robyn and Worker
Inns Flower of the Alps" was particu-
darby effective.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
REFLECTIONS.

Music has charms alone for peaceful
minds.-POpe.
The multitudes are not more DESTROYS
of gain than of honor.-Aristotle.
Right or wrong-GOd our purpose
Spanish.
Certainty is the father of right and
the mother Of justice.-POpe.
If YOU would keep your friends don't
get into the habit OF using them.-Chi-
cago News
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

Mrs Henry Hunt Mckee has given
up her studio IN the Brentano building
and until other quarters are obtained
she viii conduct the Ogden Crane opera
rehearsals at her home, 12T Fourth
street southeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
Notes and Personals.

Mrs. Ellen VOckey Seifert gave a
dramatic recital yesterday afternoon in
the reading room for the blind at the
Library Of Congress. Among the num-
bers were the quarrel scene from THE
School For Scandal scenes from AS
You Like II" and Romeo and Juliet. %
and other selections Of a lighter charac-
ter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-04-03
EVANSTON, BOADMAN AND Nc
INTOSH

Special Cor. Ocala Banntr:
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, with their
daughter, Miss Blanche, from Wiscon-
sin, are visiting their friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Wolfenden, at Evinston.
Rev. z. A Gray and wife were at
EvinstOn on Sunday on their way to
Macon. Ga, where they will so to a
sanitarium.
Mr.. Will Welsh's barn and stable
were burned down last night He
barely had time to get his stock out.
It is thought to be the work of an
enemy.
Mr.. McCarley is having his store
rebuilt at Boardman.
Miss Anderson of Marietta, Ga, is
visiting Mrs. Reed of Boardman.
Dr. and Mrs. z. P. Guerrant were
visitors in Mcintosh this week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-04-03
FAIRFIELD FACTS

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Messrs. Carter and Tongue have
shipped five carloads of very fine cab.
bage this week.
Rev. Mr.. Pratt delivered quite an
interesting lecture on foreign mission
airy work in the Presbyterian church
last Tuesday night.
Our school closed last Friday even.
ing. Prof. McKinnOn left for his
home Sunday evening. The profes,
sor made a good many friends while
here, and we regretted very much to
see him leave.
Messrs. w. G. Gibson and L. L.
Smith were in Reddick Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. o. G. Lohrig was in Ocala Sun
day.
Miss Edna GatreI and Miss Della
Smith spent last Sunday with Mrs. L,
X. Edwards at Irvine.
Mrs. W. L. Goodwin and little son
were in Gainesville one day last
week.
Several of the young people OF this
place attended the convention at
Pennington Sunday.
DR.. G. G. Randall has bought out
the beef market that has recently
been run by Mr.. J. NJ. Sherouse.
DR.. Davis of Irvine was in our lit
tie village Monday evening.
We will have meetings each night
this week at the Presbyterian church.
There viii also be a protracted meet
ing at the Methodist church next
week, beginning Monday evening.
COW BOY.