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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
BAN LIFTED FROM MARYLAND.
Only Two Counties of the State Now
Under Quarantine.

The quarantine on cattle in Maryland
and Michigan has been modified owing to
the reduction IL foot and mouth disease
i'll these states. Two counties in Mary
land-Baltinorc and Carroll-are still iso-
lated. but the quarantine is lifted from,
the other parts Of the state, allowing the
export of animals for immediate slausll-
ter, provided the authorities at the point
of destination are willing to receive
them.
There are FIVE counties in Michigan still
under the ban. The Department of Agri-
culture is satisfied, however. that the in
lection is stamped ont. All of the dis
eased cattle have been slaughtered and
buried, and the premises have been thor
oughly dsinfected. The outbreak cost
the federal government about $5Oo,OOO to
check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Suggestions for the Betterment Of
Conditions.

Help in rural betterment will be extend
ed to the south by the mothers congress
At a hearing given at the Department of
Agriculture yesterday. by the country life
commission. Mrs. Frederick l.. Schoff ap-
peared for the congress and told what
that body thought was necessary for the
betterment of southern farm life. She
said that the congress would be glad to
cooperate with the commission in teach
ing modern methods Of cooking and a
general rcadjustment of home conditions.
Secretary Wilson was an Interested lis
tener and made brief talk on the needs
OF the southern farmer. DIR. Charles Stiles
of the public health and marine hospital
service. who Ia member Of the commits
sion, spoke of the insanitary condition of
the average southern home.
DIR. l.. III. Knapp, who is in charge OF
the farm demonstration work in the south
told of his observations. He said that
the southern farmer was still in debt, but
not SO heavily as five years ago. He
thought the first thing to do was to get
him out of debt and that this would go a
long way toward preparing him for the
further work OF uplifting. He said that
after having freed them from debt he
would revolut!onize the homes and then
cake up the school problem and tadjust
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

Flowers for Xmas Greetings.
Phone your order to Shaffer. 14th & Eye.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Roosevelt Garrison Election.

Roosevelt Garrison. Army aud Navy
Union. has elected the following officers
commander, A. F. Broacker: senior vice
commander. William Bailey; junior vice
commander, Conrad Rupp: adjutant
George l. Snider: quartermaster. John +.
Harvey; paymas4er, S. II. Takes; officer
Of the day, A. j. Correll; officer of the
guard. James Conner: officer Of the
watch. John II. Steiner; chaplain. F. c.
Longstreet; executive council, Van A.
Zahn. Edward g. Burch. Daniel J..
Byrne
Past Commander Charles ". Blush of
Porter Garrison. through whose efforts
many new members were added to the
Army and Navy Union. was commended
by resolutions and received vote of
thanks. Reports for the closing year were
received from the outgoing officers and
corgratulatory remarks followed by visit
ing members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Curtailment of Steamer Service.

The cur'ailment of the service by the
river steamers to meet the requirement
of the light business on the Potomac dur
Ing the winter months will begin during
the coming week. The winter schedule
al the Maryland. Delaware and Virginia
hallway Company between this city. the
lower river landings and Baltimore calls
ior Only one trip per week to this city
Instead OF three as during the summer
months. The Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company. now being operated
by X. III. Lynn and the United States
Trust Company. as receivers win with
draw the sstea mers Wakefield and Estelle
Randall from service. leaving the ST amer
Harry Randall To make three round trips
each weck The schedule has been ar
ragged So that each landing on the routes
of Ia. company will be visited two or
three times each week. 1t is not prooab be
that thc fun schedule will be resumed
until next March,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24


The hulk of the schooner Jennie Thomas
is reported still af1oat and menace TO
vessels navigating the Atlantic. Drifting
aimlessly, the old schooner. which was
abandoned by her crew November Is,
when about 400 miles east of the Virginia
capes. while on her way from Savannah
10 Philadelphia with lumber, has several
times been sighted by passing vessels.
When abandoned by her master and
crew, who were rescued by the British
steamer Afghanistan from Arabian ports
for New York. she had her staysail set
and was drifting eastward at the rate
of fifty miles q day with ha WISER about
100 feet long trailing from her stern to
keep her head to the seas. How long she
will drift is matter of conjecture, but
in all proba bility she will stay afoat un-
u! n hurricane strikes Her and rends her
apart or the United States revenue cutter
Seneca the new derelict destroyer To-
ratcS her and sends her to the bottom
with charges or gun cotton or dynamite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
NEAR CRASH INTO STREET CAR
lPoLICEMAN'S TIMELY ACT
SAVES FIREMEN.
Deputy Chiefs Carriage Passes Over
Fender at Full Speed-Sev-
eral Small Fires.

Through the presence Of mind of Police
man George B. Wheelock OF the first pre-
cinct an accident which might have re-
suited fatally was narrowly averted yes
terday afternoon.
Deputy Fire Chief \. J. Sullivan. in his
carriage With Fireman William Ash. was
responding 10 an alarm from the National
Press Club. 1905 r street northwest. with
truck No. ) following closely behind him.
| when just as the carriage and truck were
| approaching Pennsylvania avenue from
18th street a car Of the Capital Traction
railway started 10 cross the street. the
motorman. apparently not hearing the
fire gongs Policeman Wheelock. who
was standing on the corner. was watching
the motorman, and when he saw that ne
had not noticed the fire apparatus. and
that the horse attached to'the chiefs car
riage was being driven at full speed pre-
paratory to making the ascent of the steep
hill up 14th street he ran out and waved
his arms to the motorman to stop.
The policeman saw that a collision was
imminent and he did all in his power
to attract the attention of the motorman
before he could get the car started across
the street. Just as 1t seemed ha he car
riage and car would crash together the
motorman applied the brakes and the car
riage wheels passed over the fender OF
the car.
The heavy truck. with the three horses
plunging at full speed. was but short
distance behind. but the driver succeeded
In making d sharp turn without throw
ing the horses the icy street. Had
the chiefs carriage struck the car. the
driver of the truck would have been I'M
able check his horses In time, and, as
the street car was crowded, "A number of
persons probably would have been In
jured and possibly several lives lost
The Press Club fire was caused by en-
bers from an open fireplace ignitins the
flooring and ceiling. The flames were ex-
tinguished with chemicals, with but a
| small loss.
As result of a leaky gas meter IL
the house of Mrs BERTHE ChitZman, 1c19
10th street northwest shortly before d
o clock yesterday afternoon the fire de-
partment was called out, but No. 16 en-
CINE company succeeded In eXtingushtns
the blaze before the other apparatus ar
trived.
A small fire was discovered at an early
hour this morning on the third floor Of
storehouse owned by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company at eth street and Mary
land avenue southwest. The building was
damaged about IS.
Shortly after . o'clock last night lire
broke out in the home of Miss N. J.
Brown, 1921 Vermont avenue northwest.
The flames which were caused from hot
Goals were extingushed after but slight
damage had resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
EXTRA POLICEMEN DOWN town
MAI. SYLVESTER ISSUES Or
DERS TO THE FORCE.
Guardians Of the Peace Will Protect
hoppers. Prevent Rowdyism
and Confiscate Horns.

Owing to the fact that 4 great many
shoppers are expected to be down town
tonight. and as they are sometimes an
noyed by rowd;es Maj. Sylvester, super
intendent OF police, has directed the
captains of the various precincts to de-
tail policemen to the downtown section
to see that the sidewalks in front of
business houses are kept clear and to con-
fiscate all large horns.
Mai Sylvester makes the following
statement:
1T is proper that business houses par
enabled to conduct affairs without inter-
ruption by persons who go out on Christ
mas eve for no other purpose than TO
disturb others who may be engaged in
holiday shopping.
There have been instances where half
grown men have formed lines 10 break
into or through the crowds of pedestrians
on the sidewalks: others who have in
suited women and children by words or
through stores blowing horns or placed
them in persons faces and blown them.
Entitled to Protection.
1T should be remembered that the hard
worked men and women employed in the
stores and those who have no other
opportunity than Thursday night in which
make Christmas purchases, are en-
titled to freedom from annoyance and
from such illegal and unwarranteG inter-
ference. and that the occasion may be
merry one and not rowdy one. a
full force of police will be detailed this
evening to preserve order, prevent inter-
ference with trade. and unusual noises or
actions in front of business houses.
Emphatic instructions will be given
and parents and guardians are respect
fully invited to take such precautions
and use such influences as well aid in
d compliance with the law.
Proper consideration Of the conditions
and requirements at this time may save
many from embarrassments and insure
to them merry Christmas
merchants have made request that
their stores and trade may be protected
and efforts will be made to secure an
observance of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

The Christmas entertainment given by
the Sunday school of the Eastern Pres
byterian Churh last evening was we'll
attended. Santa Claus was present and
distributed gifts from two g:eat trees
to the children. An intere sting program
was given by the pupils and their friends.
Rev. Charles L. Neibel. pastor of the
church. amused the audience by an ex-
cellently rendered Irish recitation. In
which he explained how America was dis
covered and how Kris Krin2'e came into
existence. Clothing, food and toys were
brought to the church for distribution
Christmas morning 10 the poor of North
east Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
RELEASED ON HER PROMISES.
Annie Silsby Denies Charge of Ha.
bitua1 Drunkenness.

Mrs. Annie Silsby was arraigned in the
Police Court this morning charged with
habitual drunkenness. She told the court
that she was practically alone, and this
was the first time she had been arrested
and she was given her liberty on per
sonal bonds. She promised that she
would refrain from drink in the future
Mrs. Silsby told the court that because
of a provision in her husbands will
which displeased her mother she was not
permitted to enter her mothers home At
the time of her arrest she was seeking IL
policeman, she said, to assist her in pro-
curing possession of her trunk. She ad-
mitted taking several drinks but denied
vehemently the charge of habitual drunk
cilneSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office, 7O4 11th NV. Phone 324O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
EXTENSIVE TRACTS SOLD.
Chevy Chase Club Pays $116, ZOO for
lis Acres Of Land.

tract OF fifty acres of land separated
on the south by Bradley lane from the
property of the Chevy Chase Club and
purchased some months ago in the inter-
ests of that organization has been sold
by j. Walter O'Boyle. real estate broker.
The purchasers are capitalists of Fretler-
lex. Md. and this city but the latter,
through the agency of Mr.. O'Boyle have
agreed TO sell in turn the land to a WASH
ington syndicate represented by Charles
S. Muir & Co
The land lies between Connecticut and
Wisconsin avenues and as stated. imme-
diateiy 10 the north of the club property.
1t would have been retained by the club
for its uses. but the option on it WAS
acquired only to cover d possible con-
tingency of the failure of the club TO
ct the Fl. III. Dodge tract adjoining the
clubhouse
Tie club has completed the purchase
that property, comp. Using lis acres. An
agreement TO purchase the Dodge tract
was MADE by the club some months ago.
but II has only been recently that the
title has been confirmed by the Mary
land courts. The club paid S1167OO.
An Improvement is now I'm progress on
Morton street, which is one square south
of Park road. near the Soldiers Home
grounds. Percy III. Russell is building
there ten houses of brick, each contains
ing five rooms and BATH
Last call--order Elk Grove butter for Xmas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Condition Of Mrs. I. L. Chase I'm

Mrs. Ida J.. Chase, wife of Col Benja-
min +. Chase, vice president of the board
of managers of the Soldiers and Sailors
Temporary Home, who has been danger
ously ill at her home in this city. was re-
ported today to be convalescing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
TO PRESENT CANTATA.
Children of Sunday School Will APP
pear in "Santa's Success"

'"Santas Success. a cantata in two cts
viii be given by tho children OF the
Sunday scnoo! Of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church this evening at $50
clock. The part of Santa Claus will be
taken by Warren Baker. Cha uncey
Wtns.ead will be the Messenger Bow in
part one. and will appear in part two
as the Man from the Moon. They. with
Elizabeth Randall. Elizabeth Schaaff,
Edith Hodgson, Harry Bvers. Myron
Jones and Tom Hills. will take part in
the dialogue. The chorus will be made
up Of Gertrude Wiber Florence Thiel,
Eleanor Moses. Allen Moses and Paul
Donally. The fairies are Elizabeth Huns,
Evelyn Jones, May MountJoy, Murlel
Keller. Gladys Culberton, Evelyn Finch,
with five COLLINS. Jack Brown, Scott
Trowbridge, Ralph Mari, Tom Keller,
Gwynn Proctor.
The committee having the entertain
ment in charge consists of Mrs H. G.
Johnson. chairman: Miss Florence Keen,
Miss Jeanette Baker, Mrs Harvey S.
Irwin Miss Isabel Curriden and Paul w
Ffshbaugh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Altamont Spring Water
A Special Invitation Is Hereby E1-

"of exceptional purity. DIR. McDon-
hell, stat: chemist. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
PUSHCART MEN FINED.
But Leniency Will Be Shown This
Afternoon and Tonight.

Nine pushcart men were arrested yes
terday afternoon near 9TH and f streets
because they tarried by the sidewalk
longer than it was necessary to consum-
mate a sac. Each was fined 81 in the
Police Court this morning.
The prisoners were Daniel kinikio.
George Monza Nicholas MOnyuras, James
Cacone. Gustaye CalmaS. James Linbar,
Peter Foorta, William Stanzelle and Ra-
phael Gustalle. The raid was conducted
by Sergt. Lee of the first precinct. who
was aided by Policemen Messer, Cox and
Edwards.
In view Of the fact that this afternoon is
a half-ho.iday. the pushcart men will be
given more freedom in conducting their
business and will be permitted to take
permanent stands until the shopping
crowds disappear late tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Request to Relief Fund.

The trustees Of the fund for the relief
of widows and orphans of deceased
clergymen Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church are named as principal bene-
ficiaries OF the estate Of Camilla M.
Thompson. by the terms Of her will dated
March 1. 1908, and which has been filed
for probate. Woodbury. Blair is named as
executor. A watch chain and wearing
apparel are left to Harriet E. GLASGOW.
The office of the beneficiary is in the
Church House, 18th and Walnut streets.
Philadelphia. No statement of the size
of the estate was filed with the will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
INSIST ON WIDE STREETS.
Park View Citizens Heard by the
Commissioners

The Commissioners Ncstcrda! gave a
hearing to members of the Park View
Citizens Association in regard to tile es-
Establishment OF 4 subdivision on "A tract
of land near the entrance to the Soldiers
Home grounds.
The citizens insisted on wide streets III
the new subdivision and for the alley
exits on side streets. After some discus
sion the prospective purchasers of the
land and the representatives OF the citi-
zens' associations practically reached q
satisfactory agreement, which the Com
missioners approved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

INDIAN Wing, Gideonites Grand En-
campment, No. 2. G. U. o. Galilean
Fishermen, held its monthly convocation
Tuesday evening at the Galilean Temple
on F street southwest, when a silver tea
and coffee service was presented to the
secretary. Mrs. Jennie B. Grayson-
Browne. who has acted as the secretary
for the past ten years. The presentation
was made by Thomas E. Scott. NJ. Z. G.
high priest. Responses were made by
Mrs. Browne, Carter Purdy. John John
son and j. Henry Wright. The foliowinl
served as a committee: Mrs. Elizabeth
Purdy. Thomas f. Scott, Mrs. ]. A. Cur
tbs and Carter Purdy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

The Poultry for Xmas Dinner.
Golden &, Co.'S milk-fed chickens. Dealers
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Marine Engineers Election.

Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa
ton. No. ~. has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President.
ID. p. McCracken: vice president w y.
'Forbin; secretary, j. a. Watts: financial
secretary. w. T. Hayden: treasurer,
Joseph W. Fox: chaplain. j. L. Van Os-
trand: conductor. G. j. CogeswcIl. door
keeper. Charles l.. Nash: trustees. James
\. - Donnell. William Glinn. j. r. Van
ostrand: delegates TO national convention
j. n. Watts. W. Il. Hayden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
All Physicians

Must prescribe some of the in
gradients that are contained in
Hoods Sarsaparilla-for all trou-
bles of the blood, stomach, kid
neys and liver.
They include sarssparilla. stillinsia, yellow
dock. sentian. Wild cherry bark mandrake, dan
delioD, juniper berries. pipsissewa etc.
The combination and proportions are our owl
formula and give power to cure beyond the reach
Of any other prescription substitute. That's
why il is wise to get Hoods and only Hoods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
&SysS!!1! 1!(3lS![3:|IIA|77|.

la.4y Matiiees. 2oc- Evenings. 2,c SOC -.
Who Is THE LADY ar THE Wbo In
She: GREEN VEIL She
GkiFF. E\GLA\DS bRoIIEST COMEDIAN.
MR. AND MRS. JIMMIE BARRY & co REtl-
CLAIR BROTHERS. Colby 4 May. Miss Billie
blackburn. Roberts Animal Actors, ''Nslitg
Arabian Pottery Nitagrsnh. Next Week Jes>s
Isssys Al Fresro Operate Triunnh Ei :
land: "A Night at the Circus Etc. Ely
seats today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-"The Servant in the House, .
SIS pm.
Beiasco-"Yosemite," S:15 pm.
Columbia-Cohan s. Harris MINISTRIES,
Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
New Academy-"Sure Shot SAM" Sis
pm.
New Iyceum Colonial Bellies" S:1o
pm.
C.ayety-"Clark' Runaway Girls" S:1o
pm
Majestic - Continuous NaudeVliie ana
moving pictures, 80 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
HOLD FRAT" MEETING.
Members of Alpha Tau Omega De-
eide on Plans.

The District of Columbia Alumni AS
ISOLATION of the Alpha Tau Omega F'rater-
nifty met last evening in the University
Club. In the absence of the president,
c. NJ. Colt. j. H. Holt presided
DR.. L. W. Glazebrook was named as
the delegate to the tWenty-frst biennial
congress of the fraternity in Pittsburg,
December 80 to January 3. G. d. Ellis
worth was named alternate
Plans for weekly luncheons for the as
ISOLATION and for other social features
were discussed. 4 committee of which
V. Gilmore lden was appointed chairman
was authorized to plan for the entertain
ment OF visiting members during inaugr-
raj week. \. J. Stofer delivered an adj
dress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Acquitted in Police Court.

Ia the case of John Mobley living in
Southeast Washington. who was tried late
Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court
upon charge of giving liquor to minors.
Z verdict of not guilty was rendered.
Mobley was arrested as result of alleged
damaging admissions upon the witness
stand in the course of another trial in the
Police Court several days ago. 1t was
charged that he gave a sixteen-year-old
hoy named Ernest Downs sufficient whisky
10 cause intoxication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
Condemning Land for Allevs.

The recently announced opinion of the
District Court of Appeals affecting the
procedure of the District Commissioners
in condemning land for alleys Commits
sioner Mcfarland says. will he referred
to the corporation counsel. The former
procedure was followed by the Commits
sioners. 1t is explained, on the advice of
their counsel. If the courts decision
makes necessary any new legislation or
new procedure. those steps will be taken
In accordance with the views of the Dis
trict'S legal adviser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
NEAT POLICE STATIONS.
Inspection Board Pronounces Then
All Right as to Cleanliness.

Maj. Sylvester. superintendent of police
has issued the report of the finding Of
the hoard OF inspection. consisting of
himself, Police Inspector f. G. Cross and
Col Burton G. Ross C.SA, Of the
recent annual inspection of the several
precinct station houses and property
therein, which shows a decided improve
ment in conditions over previous years.
All of the station houses were found
to be as clean as they could be made
by brush, broom. soap and water, and
with a few exceptions there is "A system
attic arrangement of all that pertains to
housekeeping, beds being generally clean
and regularly made. toilets in cleanly con-
dition and soap, brushes, combs and cups
in position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24

Last call--order Elk Grove butter for Xmas.
-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
MAY RAIN CHRISTMAS DAY.
Anyway, It Will Be Overcast and
GLOOMY. Saws Eorecaster.

Gloomy Christmas conditions are prom
ised by Prof. Harry Frankenfieid. fore
caster of the United States weather bu-
reau. He said the western disturbance
heralded yesterday is today il action out
i'll northern Minnesota and the Lake Su-
perior region and IS heading toward
Washington.
The result will be gloomy and over
cast weather conditions tomorrow" Prof.
Frankentield said. with the probability
of little rain tonight or Christmas fore
noon. The temperature will be some
what higher than today, assuring a pien-
teous supply of slush.''
Serve Elk Grove butter at MAS dinner.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
FUNERAL OF MISS THOMAS.
School Teacher Remains Inferred in
Conversational Cemetery.

Funeral services for Miss Kate Max
well Thomas. teacher in the Ketcham
School of Anacostia and a graduate of the
Washington Normal School. who died al
the home of her sister, 1925 10th street.
Sunday. were held at the residence yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. G.. Freeland Peter of the Church
of the Epiphany conducted the service
1nterment was made in the Congressional
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-24
AZ Lbs. Mixed Nuts for SOC:

Pure Mixed Candy, 12c: Figs. 1oc; Dates.
&c: Citron. lie: kaisi1s, Sc; Cuirants. Sc;
Atmore's Gel Mincemeat. Zoe; Plum Pud-
ding. l9c: Butter. 3oc: Eggs. Soc; :; cans
Fish Roe, BE: Pears. &c: Tomatoes. 6,sc:
4 bottles Zoe Vanilla, 25c; Pound Cake
fresh). 12c. J. I. D. Pyles' stores.
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