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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
THE THEATE R .
Columbia.

The prestige of two conspicuous sue
cesses inspired confidence in The Travel
ing Salesman, produced for the first time
on any stage at the Columbia Theater las
night The author James Forbes. wrote
lie Chorus Lady, comedy that wor
approval as nearly unanimous as play
ers ever bestow. The star. Thomas Ross
was the leading member of the cast
which brought Checkers TO fame and
prosperity.
The Travelling Salesman takes our Ole
friend the drummer and restores him tt
the stage. 1t Is a study of simple human
ity: a little extreme perhaps in emphasiZ
ing the commercial tourists unconVen'
tionalities but magnanimOusly determined
in the intention to show that his heart Is
in the right place. 1t contains many little
touches of realism No one who has traV-
eled for business instead of pleasure can
fail to be interested in the breezy slang OF
some of the characters, the hustle In q
country station at the departure OF the
train and the poker game in the country
hotel These purely incidental features
are. in fact. more interesting than the
plot itself which has to do<with the lega
complications surrounding the sale fol-
taxes of piece of property belonging to
the young lady telegraph operator. The
travelling salesman has fallen in love with
the telegraph operator 1t is case OF
love at first sight. acute and frankly de-
clared to all whom it may or may no,
concern. 1t is upon the salesman's deter
mination TO save the property Of the Slr
he loves from the clutches of ruthless
land gra bbers that the plot turns. Though
the legal processes involved are clearly
elucidated. the star is provided with
scenes of sufficient rhapsodic animation tc
prevent the story from seeming altogether
technical.
The play lacks striking element OF
novelty like the dressing room scene in
The Chorus Lady and the race track
scene in "Checkers.' 1t depends wholly
on the individual efforts of the players
to develop emotional intensity from stu
atoms in which heart and pOcketbook are
concerned.
Some of the character drawing is good
Mr.. Ross of course gives spirited and
attractive portraiture of the title role. A
slangy young man. an ascetic yet suscep-
tible lady Of uncertain years and. partic-
ularly. colored porter. We're we'll played
Miss Marion Kerby has the very respon-
sible and very difficult role of the hero
inc. Amid responsibilities that might
have daunted some of the most expert
enced emotional actresses she acquitted
herself with considerable credit.
There are many laughs in the dialogue
and the entertainment is most accept able
when it contents itself with being sketchy
rather than serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Flowers That Last Longest.
Guides flowers last longest because the,
are fresh cut when Your order is filed
I2l4 F-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Verdict for Defendant.

The suit of Mrs. Jennie NJ. Howard
wife of Frank NJ. Howard of the metro
politan police force. against Policeman
Charles E. Garvey. claiming s1O,cO fol
alleged false arrest. occupied the attention
Of jury in Justice Andersons court yes
terday verdict was rendered in favo,
Of the defendant.
The Towards and the Garveys were
neig hbors on Jefferson street Bright ooC
Park. two years ago. Mrs. Howard had
a brood of chickens which. according tC
Mr.. Carney were in the habit Of dis
regarding the fence dividing the two
yards and scratching up his flowers. Gar
vey swore out warrant for Mrs. How
ards arrest. for violation Of the police
regulation against chickens running loose
but she was discharged in the Police
Court.
A number ofSwtnesses. mostly neigh
bors Of the litigants. testified regarding
the habits of the chickens. Attorney I
Q. Fl. Award represented Mrs. Howard
and Attorneys Nauck & Nauck appeared
for the defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Baltimore and Ohio to Cincinnati,

Louisville and ST Louis 3:1O am. 4 %
pm. and 12:4O night. City ticket offices
1411 G st. NV. and $40 Penna. ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Oil Heaters-Gas Radiators.
1904 G st c. A Muddiman & Co. GIG l. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National - John Drew in My Wife,
S:1J pm.
Columbia-Thomas w. Ross in ne
Travelling Salesman" SIS pm.
Belasco-Henry Miller's associate play
In The Servant in the House, s:lJ
pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. $40 pm
New Academy Hanlon Brothers IN
''Superba." S:15 pm.
Majestic The Flaming Arrow. S:lI
pm.
Gayety-"The Boston Bellies, $40 p m
New Lyceum-"The Kentucky Bellies,
SID pm.
Convention Hall-Roller skating, morn
ing afternoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Majestic.

good melOdrama company played
THE Flaming Arrow at the Majestic
last evening. The play is not new to
Washington. and the applause with which
it is greeted upon each return Is cenvinc-
ing testimony OF its popularity.
The scene is laid In the west. showing
the army post of the days when the red
skin was struggling to maintain his pos
sessions.
The play centers around the love of a
young Indian for the daughter of an army
officer. Florence Willis was seen to adj
vantage as the heroine. while Mr.. Wood
ruff played opposite her in the role of
White Eagle. very effectively.
The comedy was principally left to Billy
Baker as a "ColOred Gent. Soldiers and
Indians lent realism to the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Skaters Prices for Fine Flowers
Are notably reasonable. Store, 14th & l
-AdVt.
The Grant Memorial Site.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
In common with nearly every stranger
that visits Washington. | should feel very
sorry If the statue Of Gen. Grant is placed
n the Botanic Garden. 1t would look
almost as If an effort were made to hide
the statue from the gaze of those who
visit our Capital city 1t would be q
great pleasure to every old veteran to
see the statue of the great general as
soon as he steps outside of the main
entrance of the beautiful station.
Have the authorities reflected that if
the statue is placed near the station
twice as many strangers will see it as
would be the case were it placed in the
Botanic Garden? | do not pretend TO
know where majority of the citizens
want the statue placed. but l am sure
that nearly every citizen liking outside
of the city would be glad to see the
statue placed near the main entrance to
the station. | am sure that if the old
veterans had chance to fix the location
it would soon be settled.
L.. J. WOOLLEN.
Auditor Switzerland county. Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
BURIAL IN ARLINGTON.
Remains of Rear Admiral Kane
Brought to WASHINGTON

The remains of Rear Admiral Theodore
F. Kane, Us. n, retired. who died in New
York city Saturday morning arrived here
this morning and were taken to Gawler's
undertaking establishment where brief
funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock The interment will
be made in the Arlington National GENE
terry with the usual military honors Six
rear admirals on the retired list Will act
AS honorary pallbearerS. as follows: Rear
Admirals w. S. Schley. Silas Casey. Geo.
G. Remey. Albert S. Barker, Frederick
Rodgers and Joseph f.. Craig.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Caveat to Callahan Will.

Thomas F. Callaha who says he is the
only son and heir of his father, Thomas
Callahan, has filed in the Probate Court
a caveat protesting against paper writ
ing. dated February ;. 1908, offered as his
fathers will. He charges mental inca
pacity and undue influence. Attorney j.
B. Archer. jr.. and John Lewis smith
represent the son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Siding. $3.50 Per 100 Fl. Ga Big
CUT. I.ibbev & Co. 9Th & Ny. ave. nv
5olmes' Homemade Pies Are Best.

Holmes Homemade Pies Are Best.
They are as delicious as the skilled use
of the best materials can make them All
fayorite kinds delivered direct from oven
to table 3Oc each. Homemade MIX
Bread SC loaf. Holmes Bakery. 1st II
sts phones F.. l440 and 144l.
Dressed Palings and Pickets, S2.oO
per 100 I.ibbey & Co. 9Th & Ny ave. n W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
ADVERSE REPORT.
Commissioners Will Disapprove Alb
solute Prohibition in District.

Before the end of this week the Com
missioners will submit their report to
Congress upon prohibition for the Dis
trict. it was authoritatively stated at
the District building today. Half a dozen
different bills have been introduced during
the present session providing for a
change in the local excise laws, two of
which provide absolute prohibition.
As has been predicted exclusively in
The Star, the Commissioners will not
report favorab bly, upon the bills providing
absolute prohibition. This prediction is
based upon expressions made by officials
of the District. 1t is said to be likely
THAI the Commissioners will agree upon
a higher license for saloons and for re-
strictins them according to zones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Slightly Injured.

James Shanahau of Carroll street south
east fell from an eastbound car of the New
York avenue line at the intersection of
ith street and New York avenue last
night. which resulted in d broken thumb
and slightly bruised face. Had /, not
been for MIR. Shanahan's presence of mind
ms injuries would probably have termi-
mated more seriously He fell directly
across the tracks of the westbound car.
which was nearing at fair rate Of speed
but stepped out of the way just in time
Ia avoid it, He was treated at Providence
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year
at $50 o'clock.
PENNSYLVANIA avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly, 10 I'm. to pm. Arlington ana
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Special excursions to Mount Vernon Tor
school children every Saturday from III
am. to 2 pm. hourly at reduced rate.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexan-
dria every hour and half from am
10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Gayetv.~

The Wanderer From Nowhere" as pre-
scented by Bachelors Boston Bellies at
the Gayety. is a musical comedy full to
overfowing Of catchy songs. bright say
ings and genuine. il exaggerated. humor
in dialogue and situations Among the
special features Miss Minnie Burke danced
and sang her way into favor. Charles
Banks esta blished his reputation as a
stump speaker. the Juliennes performed
acrobatc wonders, and Rice and Waters
produced harmony from numerous COW
bells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
The La Place Sale.

The Sloan Galleries. 1907 {; st were
crowded Yesterday and today. when the
EXQUISITE collection of Louis XIV and WI
Siil iurhtuIe' me pronZes. English
French and Dutch silver. European china
and glass. rare old prints. etc was thor
"ughly examined and much admired. This
collection. gathered abroad by Mr. r !
La Pace of New York, London and Paris
VIII be sold at public auction there to-
morrow. Thursday and Friday at IL am
and 8 pm. each day-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Wills Filed for Proba te.

The will of Sarah Catharine Tise dated
May 81, 1892 with a codicil of January
~. 1908. has been filed for probate After
certain provisions to relatives and friends
she directs that the remaining estate be
divided into three parts. to be distributed
among Charles l.. d. Washburn. George
Tise. and the children of Mr.. Washburn
George Tise and Charles l.. D. Washburn
are named executors.
BY the terms of the will of Ann NJ
Frain. dated April 10. 1899 and filed for
probate her entire estate is devised to her
husband. Davis NJ. Frain. He Is also
named executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Petitions for Divorce.

Alleged cruelty is the basis of the petit
ton for a limited divorce filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by Mrs Amanda
Nirnsten against James Virnstein. a
machinist at the navy yard. Attorney j.
H. Adriaans represents the wife.
Frances l.. Isham has filed suit for an
absolute divorce from Francis NJ Isham
They were married at Rockville. June -
J. Attorney George F. Havell appears
for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Death of Civil War Veteran.

Henry Gardner, veteran soldier OF the
civil wal and member of Burnside Post
u " X died yesterday al the home OF
hls daughter. 1132 ~. street southwest
deceased Was in the sixty ninth year OF
ms age. The funeral services will he
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Mrs. Roosevelt's Dog Disappears.

Scamp. the back and tan pet dog be
longing to Mrs. Roosevelt. has disappeared
from the White House. and the CANNES
absence has had the effect of making
amateur detectives of a number of persons
employed about the building. The dog
wandered away or was stolen Sunday. but
it's absence caused no alarm at the EXecu-
tive Mansion until this morning. Thomas
f.. Stone. head usher. was directed to
communicate with the police department.
He asked that the police do what they
can to locate the animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Lyceun.

The Kentucky Bellies bright and en-
tertaining burlesque company, is the at
traction at the New Lyceum this week.
The play consists of a two-act musical
comedy and the usual musical numbers.
Mr.. Wise From Broadway" with Shep-
pard Camp as the leading fun instfgator.
is the burlesdue portion of the show and
was attentively witnessed. Jim Desmond
believer in unions, according 10 APP
plause. was second best entertainer. The
olio is of a high standard and the chorus
consists OF many pretty and well-gowned
girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
100 Violin Books Given Away.

In order to introduce their method OF
teaching. Mr.. and Mrs F. I. Benjamin will
distribute, free of charge. 100 violin books
Thursday. March -. only, Pythian Temple
1tl2 9Th H.. W., between l. and Mass. 4 p. m.
to boys or girls e to 70 years. whose appli-
cations are not already on file) presenting
this invitation, who should be accompanied
by parent or note stating child will at
tend regularly Thursdays for the months
lessons, for which there will be no cha rye
Violins furnished free at classroom. En-
penses paid by annual carnivals.
mhl1-1th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Admiral Brownson Buys Home.

The residence of Mrs. Mary P. Happin
1851 y street, has been purchased by Ad-
mral Willard y. Brownson. The mouse
hAs frontage of twenty-one feet with a
side lot of the same frontage The depth
of the lot is 14O feet The consideration
Is said to have been $4,000. After max
Ing some alterations in the property
which will probably include an addition
occupying the side lot, the purchaser
Will occupy the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Salvation Army Lecture.

The Salvation Army. $50 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. has invited the public to at
tend free stereopticon lecture, with
moving pictures. on the life of Christ q,
sS" Pennsylvania avenue, this evening at
s o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Launching of Revenue Cutter.

In allition to the cutter Snohomish.
launched at Wilmington. Del. Saturday
last for the revenue cutter service on the
north Pacific coast. the cutter Davey was
also put overheard by the same builders.
Miss Anna S. Garrett of Wilmington.
Del. was the sponsor for the Davey. and
the double launching was without a hitch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Grows Hair
CutiCura Removes
Dandruff and SootheS
Itching Scalps,

Warm shampnns with Cuticura Soap and light
dressings with Cuticura. prevent dry, thin and
Falling hair remove crusts scales and dsndruff
destroy hair parasites, soothe irrItated itching
surfaces. stimulate fine hair follicles loosen the
scalp skin. supply the roots with energy and
sweet. wholesome. healthy scalp when ali else
fails. Cuticura Remedies, are guaranteed abso
lutely pure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Complaints. Subscribers who
fail TO receive a single copy of The
Star should Immediately notify the
main office. Readers who are un-
able to purchase The Star at any
newsstand or on any railroad train
where IL should be sold will con-
fer a favor by promptly reporting
che fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Here's the Reason.

The reason you didn't get An answer to
that last reply you sent the advertiser is
that somebody got in ahead of you Re-
member that Star want ads. bring big re =
suits and keep at it till you get what
you're after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
CITY ITEMS.


citation holds a public meeting at Ma
tional Rifles Armory Wednesday, Marcn
Is at s pm. Representative Goulden
and other prominent speakers will be
heard. 1t Is important mat this meeting
be we'll attended mh1t-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
$53.25 to California

via Washingt Sunset route until April
20 Tourist sleeping cars without change.
Personally conducted Berth. $50. A. j,
Poston, G. A, Do F ST; IO5 18th st.
AlNi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Star Branch at Dupont Circle

The Dupont Pharmacy. Goth and P SITS.
receives Want Ads for The Star at Of
flee rates, l cent a word. Telephone sub
scribers may phone ads direct to The
Star Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Thomas Bowie, colored, entered a plea
of guilty before Judge kimbal of the
Police Court today TO the charge OF steal
ing two coats from the home Of Emma
Laporte of Atkins court. He was sent
to Jail Tor six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
There's Good in Every Drop

OF Heurfchs Beers.
Moderate and regular use of these beer:
Will help your digestion. strength your
nerves. doZ MaerZen or Senate Sl.15
doz. Lager, $50. Bottle rebate JOc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
SALE OF A RESIDENCE.
Transaction Reported by the Office
of N. L, Sansburv.

l.. F.. Breuninger has sold to Mrs. Mary
E. DonnOhue through the office of n l..
Sansbury of the new houses he is
erecting on Monroe street just east of
18th street. Columbia Heights. The house
is of colonial design. two stories high. with
four rooms on each floor. and is heated by
hot water. 1t is understood the price paid
was $3.50. The property will be occu-
pied by the purchaser as home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Your Funds Will Earn an Income

for you while accommodating in banking
dept. of Union Trust Co., 10Th and H SITS.
Every banking safeguard Capital and sur
plus. S2,20O.Co0 Deposits subject to check.
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
You Can Do Business

on a small capital if you invest a little
OF il In the classified columns of The Star.
An inexpensive ad. often brings big re-
suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
SALE OF A DWELLING.
Transfer of One of a Row of Ten
Recently Constructed.

The Moore 4 Hill Real Estate Company
has sold to q. A. Morrisette for Harry
Wardman house 3;a6:; 10th street. Column
bia Heights. This is the fifth house old
of a row of ten new houses recently
erected by Mr.. Wardman. The property
is a two-story. siX-room colonial style
front brick. with covered front porch. and
bay windows front and rear. The lot is
NJ by about lUu feet. The purchaser will
occupy the house as home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17

Next time you want a delicious desser
go to the nearest grocer and ask for Con
necticut Pies. All good kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
New National.

John Drew appeared at the New Ma
tional last night as Gerald EversIeigh in
My Wife. role similar to those usu-
ally chosen BY or for him. which gave
ample opportunity for the display of his
finished acting. He was admirably sup
ported by Miss Billie Burke. who made
her first bow to Washington audience.
Her beauty and winsOmeness gained ia
vor from her first entrance. but approval
of greater value followed when she
demonstrated that. she could act as well
as look part. Her role was that Of
TriXie Dupre. a pretty Ang French girl.
whose wilfulness and selfishness would
have made her an abominable nuisance if
her fascination had not more than neu-
tralized them. Miss Burke wheedled and
teased and cOaXed. making her point
every time-according to her lines. to be
sure. but nevertheless the yielding to her
whims against better judgment was made
to appear the most natural thing in the
world. The play is degalliciZed by Michael
Morton from d piece of Gavault and
Charnay, many situations and jokes be-
ing 'sursicaliy removed to meet the con-
sentative demands of the American stage.
But the comedy is delightful, full of
amusing situations and sparkling with
repartee.
1t is needless to say that Mr.. Drew.
with intonatiOn. gesture the lifting of an
eyebrow. brings out every point, accent
ing none too much and making his in
terpret alton of a bachelor guardian who
Unexpectedly becomes the husband of his
charming ward a characterize ton as ar
tistic as it is entertaining. Ferdinand
Gottschalk skillful actor. played the
part of brain-exhausted English dandy.
whose ideas dwelt in fog from which
they never issued. though a momentary
CLEAN of sense Illuminated his life from
time to time. His work was excellent.
especially i'm duel scene where he had
to get two long sharp swords and an
other second in minute" He got them
by ordering them from a waiter-Swiss
hotels being resourceful. The supporting
company was we'll balanced, the men me
ing notably good. The performance. in
short, is comedy excellently acted by
good comedians, something by no means
SO usual 10 nave been stalled by Gus
tom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Advertising by Letter.

Byron s. Adams process letters are ef-
fective. Look like PERSONAL letters. 5l2 l1th
-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
You Can Improve the Lawn
Ask for Connecticut Pies.

~ sowing Capital City Lawn Grass Seed
low. lOc pit. +. Mann q Co, 2v1 9TH ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
Take Notice and Inquire Promptly.

corporation is forming to purchase
and develop valua ole tract of land
within the city: shares $500 sure and
safe opportunity to make three dollars
on every dollar invested. Meet US any
evening at 8 o'clock at rooms 511-5l5
Munsey building. mh12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-17
CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES.
Plans of the Purchaser of Unimprov
ed Lots

The H. r. Howenstein Company has
just sold for Joseph Paul four lots on
the north side of Adams street between
LIST and I'd streets northwest tn G. f..
Lewis. who will Immediately erect there
four 20-foot dwellings, The houses will
have seven rooms and bath, with light
buf brick and white stone fronts