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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
WARRENTON AND VICINITY.
special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
WARRENTON, Va, December 26. 1908.
A deal has just been perfected by
which DR.. ]. c. Wise. now OF Washington.
has sold his beautiful home on Culpeper
street, in Warrenton, to Lucien Keith OF
Warrenton for $4,000.
Profs. J. L. Phillius and II. l.. Price
will lecture on Fruit Growing and Con-
troll of Insect Pests" at Linden today.
They will visit the grounds of the Pied
mont Orchard Company in the afternoon.
where they will discuss pruning and gen.
eral orchard work. Fauquier farmers
will attend. and they hope to organize a
local fruit growers association to work
with other organizations.
At meeting Of the board OF supervi-
sors of Fauauier county in Warrenton
DR.. Shacklett was appointed physician to
the poorhouse in place Of DIR. Buck, re-
signed, and Messrs. c. F.. Ramey and j
f. Aslby were appointed committee to
obtain plans and specifications for two
new houses on the poorhouse farm.
The Warrenton Baptist choir will rem
der special music Sunday. The pastor,
Rev. F. r. Boston. will have for the sub
ject of his sermon THE Advent of the
SAVIOR
Mrs. L. B. Robinson. nee olinger died
at her home in Beafeton. December 20, in
the thirty-second year Of her age. She
leaves a husband and a five-year-old son
At the recent occasion Of the presenta-
ton of the portrait of the late Gen. Will
liam II. Payne to the Lee Camp Of Con-
federate Veterans in Richmond, Col
Thomas Smith of Warrenton made the
presentation speech and Leigh Robinson
accepted it. Both speakers paid tributes
10 Gen. Payne as a soldier, lawyer and
statesman.
A pack of foxhounds while chasing a
fox a few days ago left the fox and
went after flock Of sheep belonging to
T. NJ. Trplett. near Markham. and in
jured several, some of which died. The
dogs had to be beaten off.
J. ]. Payne Of Elk Run. Fauquier. en-
tered pen for the purpose Of separating
some COWS and calves. The COWS be-
came fnfuriated. charged upon him and
knocked him down, badly bruising him
with their hoofs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
TOO DRUNK TO STEAL.
But Boyd Fails to Convince Court
as to UNIQUE Alibi.

Arthur Boyd nearly had turkey all to
himself yesterday. Had not a little bit of
boy told Joseph Cady. storekeeper, that
man was walking off with the bird that
had hung on a hook in front Of the store
Arthur might have enjoyed Christmas
cheer at next meal time
AS 1t turned out the turkey was saved
to commerce and Boyd was sent down for
three months.
The turkeyphile attempted something
unique in the way of an alibi. He told
Judge Mullowny he had bought a gallon
OF whisky at II O'Clock yesterday. and at
the time the turkey was supposed to have
been lifted from its hook he was in a
frightful state OF intoxcauon.
He brought witnesses to prove that his
was the prize jag, and attempted to de-
scribe exactly how he was lying upon the
floor at the time OF the theft, and gave
the judge telephone number 80 that the
court could phone right down and find out
what q magnificent jag it was.
Did you run with the turkey"
Judge he replied in a tone of injury.
how you expec' g. man gwine run when
he's done drunk all that whisky? Deed
All don't know nothin' bout no turkey.
There's a lady right dar, she kin tell yo'
all how drunk All was
But three months for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
WILL ASSEMBLE HERE MONDAY
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
Two Days Session to Be Held in
Washington, When Delegates Will
Leave for Richmond.

Beginning with a meeting in the New
Willard Monday, the American Historical
Association will hold a two-day session
in Washington and will then so to Rich
mond, Va, where it will finish its meet
ing Wednesday, holding joint session
with the American Political Science AS
ISOLATION.
The opening session in Washington will
be addressed by James Bryce, the British
amba ssador, who is the president of the
Political Science Association. He will
speak ON 1.-The Relation of Political
Science to History and to Practice y
After this session there will be a recep-
ton at the British embassy. where Am
bassador and Mrs. Bryce will meet the
300 delegates to the convention.
The session Tuesday will be devoted to
an address on 1.-The Uses of Census Ma
terial IN American Economics and Social
History by Joseph Hill, chief Of the di-
vision Of revision and results of the CEN
sus bureau. This will be followed by adj
dresses by William Nelson. corresponding
secretary of the New Jersey Historical
Associations; James Ford Rhodes and Tai
colt Williams OF the Philadelphia Press
on the compilation Of historical data from
newspapers of various periods in Ameri-
can history.
A luncheon will be given the delegates
at the Willard at IL am. Tuesday and
after that they will leave for Richmond
where tehy will meet the same night al
the Jefferson Hotel in joint session with
the American Political Science Associa-
ton. The annual business meeting will be
held at the Jefferson. beginning at pm
Thursday, and on that evening the ''Wil-
derness Campaign" will be discussed. The
closing feature will be an excursion to the
University of Virginia Friday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Lights in Nearby Waters.

notice to mariners regarding lights
and other aids to navigation in waters of
the fifth lighthouse district has been
issued from the Office of Commander Rus
sell, United States lighthouse inspector,
as follows:
Sandy Point light station. Chesapeake
bay, Md.-The third-class Daboll trumpet
fog signal at this station, reported dis
abled December II. was repaired Decem-
Der 10
Elizabeth river. Va.-Channel buoy s. a
spar found broken off. was replaced De-
cember 16.
Channel buoy Is. a SPAR found out OF
position, was replaced in position Decem-
Der Is.
Fleet Point light, Great Wicomico river.
Va.-About January IL, 1909, the color of
this light will be changed from fixed
white to fixed red
Core Sound to Beaufort, N. CA num-
her Of stakes in Core sound (names not
given) were reported down on December
-. and will be replaced as soon as prac-
1icable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Whereabouts Of River Men.

Julian Moore, formerly assistant en-
gineer on Potomac river steamers. but
now in the drafting department of the
Norfolk navy yard. is in the city on a
visit to his parents
Arthur Moore, son of Chief Engineer
William A Moore of the Washington and
Potomac Steamboat Company, who has
been quite i'll for several months past. is
rapidly regaining his health, and will
soon be able TO return to duty in the
engine room Of the steamer Harry Ran
dali.
Luther G. Milliken has been named to
succeed Charles A. Seymour as keeper
of the La Trappe beacon light in the
ChOptank river. Mr.. Seymour resigned
from the service several days ago.
Capt. William j. Insley, master of the
schooner Thomas ]. ShyrOck, is spend
ing the holidays with his family at Sea-
ford, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
COMPROMISE OVER LAND.
c. and o. Canal Company and Uncle
Sam Get Together in Deal.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany, owners Of about $4,000 feet Of the
ground contained in the two squares g
and SO, lying between 21st and 23d streets
and south of B street northwest. which
is being condemned by the government
for an extension to Potomac Park, has
effected a compromise with the United
States. The commission will be asked to
value the property at the figures agreed
on The total valuation. according to the
compromise. is about $4,000.
The company owned 3O.633.20 square
feet in square 63, and has agreed to ac-
cept 1872 cents per square foot. In
square 50 its holdings include 81. 1893. OS
square feet. valued at 20 cents foot. and
a strip of 1856 As square feet fronting on
b and 22d streets, for which it agreed to
accept 30 cents foot.
With the Chesapeake and Ohio COM
pany's holdings eliminated there remains
about 100000 square feet yet to be valued
by the commission. The commission.
Isaac +. Shoemaker. Thomas NJ. Harvey
and James O'Donnell. will meet again
next Monday at o'clock to continue the
taking of testimony concerning the re-
manning area to be condemned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
QUESTION OF PROCEDURE.
Judge Anderson to Hear Argument
in Condemnation Case.

Justice Anderson. presiding in the Dis
trict Court. will give a hearing, next
Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock, to attorneys
engaged in the proceedings for the con-
domination of the five squares south of
Pennsylvania avenue between 14th and
18th streets on the question OF procedure
recently certified to the court by the
commission.
A controversy arose at the first hearing.
before George ]. .Truesdell, George w.
Swartzell and H. Rozier Dulany, as to
when the government should put in it's
testimony concerning the land to be
taken. A. A. Birney and his associates,
Attorneys Beach and Caldwell. contended
that under the instruction Of the court
the government was not obliged to offer
any evidence Of value until all the prop
erty holders in the entire area to be
condemned had been heard. Counsel for
the owners objected to this arrangement
and offered an alternative proposition of
completing testimony according to parcels
or according to squares.
The commission declined to pass on the
matter and referred it to Justice Ander-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
PLAY FOLK CELEBRATE.
Theatrical People Unite in Christ
mas Dinner.

Two happy events in theatrical circles
marked the passing of Christmas. The
first was the presentation Of a gold watch
to L, Stoddard Taylor, manager of the
Belasco Theater. and the other was a
Merry Christmas dinner to play folks
given last night by B. NJ Garfield. man
ager of the Sure Shot Sam" Company,
playing this week at the Academy.
The watch was given to Manager Taylor
Christmas eve. and was a gift from the
men connected with the Belasco, on the
stage and in the box Office. Accompany
ing the present was a letter which said
ITO beloved and most esteemed
Boss l.. Stoddard Taylor. from the
men, AS this is Yuletide, and rejoicing
is the order OF the day. we, the attaches
Of the Playhouse Beautiful, rejoice in
presenting to yau little Time Trusting
that you will be with us many Christ
masses to come and that the Same con-
geniality may exist. Is the wish Of your
most devoted employees"
Manager Garfield had as his guests If
teen members of the Sure Shot Sam"
Company and ten representatives from
other theatrical companies Covers were
laid for twenty-five at the Hotel Ell Reno.
Following the banquet an impromptu play
was given, which one of the guests term
ed "a rara old avis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Arion Society to Celebrate.

The Arion Singing Society Is to hold its
Christmas celebration In its new hall, E
street near 10th street, tomorrow even
ing. Special arrangements have been
made by President F. A. Rockar and his
official assistants for the appearance or
the real Santa Claus. and assurances are
gwen that the stock of good things will be
found acceptable. especially by the chill
wren, who will be the special guests OF
the Arions. There will be Christmas
carols by the children and choruses by the
men. The big assembly hall has been
beautifully decorated. and the ladies are
preparing to make the celebration
typical German Christmas festival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Worthless Check Cashed.

The police of the fourth precinct are
looking for fourteen-year-old boy wear
ing a sweater and dark suit OF clothes
who obtained $50 from Frank l.. Davis.
49, X street southwest, Thursday on a
bogus check on the Lincoln National
Bank of this city. signed by A. j. San
ford and payable to Charles w. West.
Mr.. Davis, upon presenting II at the
bank. found that il was worthless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
susTAINs FRACTURE OF SKULL
Patrick Higgins, Struck by Car, in
Serious Condition.

Patrick Higgins, forty years of age. who
conducts saloon at 18th and ID streets,
and resides at the Northampton, 14oo w
street northwest is in serious condition
at the Emergency Hospital with concus-
sion of the brain and cut over the eye,
sustained by being struck by a street car
at 1917 street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. Higgins was on the way home from
his place of business shortly before
o'clock last night and was attempting to
cross the car tracks, when Capital Trac-
ton car No. 139 approached. Before the
motorman could stop the car Mr.. Higgins
was hurled to the ground. He was I'M
conscious when picked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Owen-Tailored Full Dress Suits
standard for style and quality. 40 18th
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

The Qualities That Make Heurich's
beers so popular among the particular are
purity. delciousness and health value. The
best to offer holiday guests. doz. Maer-
zen or Senate. $1.75; 2 doz. Lager. $1.5O:
bottle rebate, SOC Phone w. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were
Issued today:
To r. NJ. Simmerman. to repair one
three-story brick dwelling at 1927 X street
northwest: estimated cost. 5000.
To Paul NJ. Bartlett. for one one-story
brick studio at 229 Sd street northeast:
architects. T. Kent & Roberts: estimated
cost. $4,000.
To Charles Some. for five two-story
brick dwellings from 1901 to 5000 18th
street northwest: architect, A. H. Beers;
builder, w. Blundon; estimated cost.
$4,000.
To Charles Some, for four two-story
brick dwellings at 1919 to 1928 Otis street
northwest: architect. A. H. Beers; build
er, w. Blundon: estimated cost, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
FIVE HUNDRED DINNERS.
Fifth Baptist Church Also Sends Out
10 Well-Filled Baskets.

Five hundred Christmas dinners were
supplied by the Fifth Baptist Church yes
terday. All the morning was given over
to the distribution of no well-f1lled
baskets sent out by those in charge of
the work.
On New Year day DR.. Bruno. pastor OF
the church. and Mrs. Bruner will hold
reception at the parsonage. 623 r street
southwest, from ; until O'Clock in the
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
PORTABLE SCHOOL AT BENN1NG
Commissioners Opposed to It's Use
by Classes in Cooking.

At the request of the board Of educa-
ton the District superintendent Of re-
pairs has fitted up the new portable school
at Benning. But the District Commits
sioners do not sanction the use Of the
wooden structure for cooking school pur-
poses.
The Commissioners have written. to the
board that they are complying with the
request of the board of education for pro-
vision for the insertion of the stovepipe
without in any way sanctioning the use
of these portable schoolhouses for cook
ing classes-a practice which they do
not approve and for which they diSavoW
all responsibility. While they regard
these but dings as safe against fire as a
frame structure can be made, their use as
cooking school will add to some ex-
tent to the fire danger
The superintendent of repairs has re-
ported to the Commissioners that a cook
ing range has been placed in the portable
school at Benning and smoke connections
made Metal shields have also been
placed in the rear OF the stove to pro-
tect the woodwork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Bloodfield Man Fined.

The gold dust twins were in the Police
Court this morning as witnesses in the
case OF William Webb, who scratched
Andy Stuart on the nose with a portion
OF tin roof. The twins are Sophronia
and Daisy Turner and every one IN
Bloodfield and many folks in court call
them the gold dust twins" They told
how dreadfully Webb had treated Stuart,
while haviHg controversy over %
cents. Their description OF how Webb
IerroriZed their neighborhood was so
vivid that Judge Mullowny fined Webb $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Police Regulation to Require Him t
Fulfill Engagements.

\ new police regulation making cab
man liable to fine or Imprisonment If
he makes an engagement with a patron
and fails to keep it will soon be adopted
by the Commissioners.
The question of whether a cabman may
with impunity fail to keep an engage
ment with a patron was brought before
the Commissioners by a communication
of r. f. Tierney of New York, who
claimed that cabman failed to call for
him at an appointed time and that he lost
his train.
The matter was referred to the corpo-
ration counsel and he submitted an onin-
ion to the Commissioners today. stating
that they have the authority to make reg
ulations prohibiting such acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Commissioners Opposed to North
Capitol and U Street Site.


Tho Commissioners have reported adj
versely on a bill now before the Senate
providing for the establishment of 4 park
at the intersection of Rhode Island ave-
nue.. North Capitol and u streets. The
matter was referred to the Commission
ers by Senator n. B. Scott, chairman OF
the committee on public buildings and
grounds.
In a letter to Senator Scott. Commits
sioner mcfarland says:
This area. the Commissioners consid-
err. is too small TO be acquired for park
purposes, and the sum proposed in the
bill to be paid for 1t. 5000. is considered
to be largely in excess of It's value. which
Is believed to be not over $1,000. The
Commissioners can see no advantage
that the acquisition of this ground as a
park would be to the general public.
though 1t would be of benefit to the own
er OF house built on lot 50, shown on
the dnclosed) blueprint. who has con-
structed his house SO that windows open
toward this space
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
National-'The Servant in the House. .

National-"The Servant in the House.
6:15 pm.
Belasco-'Yosemite,"S SIS pm.
Columbia-Cohan g. Harris Minstrels
Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
New Academy-"Sure Shot SAM" S:ls
pm.
New Lyceum Colonial Bellies" S:1l
pm.
Gayety-"Clark's Runaway Girls" S:lJ
pm.
Majestic - Continuous NaudeVllle aho
moving pictures, 7:3O PIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Cloudy and Warmer Predicted.

Partly cloudy and warmer weather. and
Incidentally slush and mud. is promised
for tomorrow by Prof. Frankenfield, fore
caster of the weather bureau. He said
today that there is low pressure area
in the British northwest which will touch
Washington tomorrow with rising temper
allure, the wind going around to the south
The temperature tonight bids fair to go
down TO 70 or y degrees, the forecaster
added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Entertainment for the Blind.

The following is the program for volun-
teer readings and music In the reading
room for the blind at the Library OF
Congress. 2:30 to $50 pm: Tuesday. De-
cember % vocal and instrumental re
cital by Miss Clara Drew, contralto and
Miss Pearl Waugh. pianist; Thursday,
omitted: Saturday. January =. reading
will be given by Mrs. John Milton Glitter
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Bowen Must Paw Wife Alimony.

Justice Barnard Of the District Supreme
Court has signed a final decree requiring
Philander A. Bowen. jr., local attorney
10 pay allmony TO his wife Enrca II.
Bowen. The order awards Mrs. Bowen
the custody of their two-year-old child.
Mr.. Bowen was also taxed counsel fees
for his Wife's attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
JEHU MUST KEEP DATE.

Elk Grove art subject-Lucile-very
beautiful.--AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Funeral of DR.. F. E. Maxcy

UneTaI OF DIT. Z. u. MH1Cy
Funeral services over the remains of
DR.. Frederick f. Maxcy. who died at his
home, 111S Rhode Island avenue. yester-
day morning were held privately at the
residence this afternoon at ; o'clock.
Rev. U. G. B. Pierce, pastor of All Souls
Church, off1ciated.
Interment was In Rock Creek cemetery
Immediately following the service. The
pallbearers were DR.. W. r. Jenner. DIR.
Edward A. Balloch, W. F. jerks. Robert
Cook q. +. c. Smillie and c. c. Babb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Charles Payne was sent to the work
house for thirty days today because he
gave his four-year-old daughter beer and
gin yesterday. Witnesses said the child
was intoxicated. Payne's sister said that
the girls mother frequently gave her
whisky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
GET WATCH AND MONEY.
Safecrackers Take No Holiday and
Work Christmas Night.

A safe in the clothing store of Phillip
herman, 337 Pennsylvania avenue south
east. was broken open last night by bur-
glars and 500 in money and gold hunt
ing case watch valued at $75 stolen.
The robbery was not discovered until
this morning when Mr.. Berman opened his
store for business. He found the safe
door standing open and the contents miss
ing. Entrance had been gained by fore
ing rear door.
The police Of the fifth precinct were
notified The robbers left no clew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
DR.. Butler May Not Lose Sight.

Or. Nathaniel Butler, employe of the
pension Office, who was burned about the
head, arms and back when Christmas
tree accidentally caught fire in the home
of Mrs lola Fulton 221S LIST street north
west. is today reported improved. AL
though DIR. Buffers eyes are still closed, it
Is not thought he will lose his sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Hotel Johnson Cafes.

Seafood in abundance, direct from the
catchers. also New York meats. choice
fruits. etc. Noon lunch, table d'hote
dinner ana la carte service. Mr.. Thomas
Mcdonald, late of Harvey's, is with us
and will attend to all friends and patrons
Esau L. Johnson. prop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Glass of 1908 Has Good Time at Re
union

One hundred members of the class of
1908. Central High School. held reunion
at the school building this morning and
laid plans for a permanent organization.
Fred Koschwtz. a prominent member
of the class. presided. Speeches were
made by last years officers and other
members of the class. After the meet
ing a luncheon was served, "reminiscences
of bygone days were INDUCED and plans
for permanent organization were dis
cussed.
This evening d business meeting will
be held. at which the practicability of
forming a permanent association will he
seriously considered. Judging from the
enthusiasm with which the suggestion of
such movement was received at today S
luncheon there Is little doubt that it will
be put into effect.
If the organization is formed it will be
the first class alumni association ever
formed by Central graduates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Washington Saengerbund to Civ
Children's Entertainment.

Chlldren'S ENTERTAINMENT.
The Washington Saengerbund has de-
cided on tomorrow evening for a Christ
mas celebration for the children Of its
members. The children will sing Christ
mas carols, the mems chorus will be
heard in appropriate selections and Santa
Claus impersonated by Adolph Levy, will
be on hand with his goodly store to make
the evening merry. The Ladies' Club OF
the Saengerbund has donated $50 for the
decoration of the hall and other pur-
poses, and it will be presented to the
bund by Mr.. Levy at the proper time.
John Waldman, president of the Saen-
gerbund, is now in New York on business
connected with the national saengerfest
which will be held next year. In his
absence Vice President Hugo Schultze
will preside at the festivities tomorrow
evening.