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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Columbia Theater.

Jet" play by Louise Lowell was
given it's initial performance last night
at the Columbia Theater. opening the
season under new management. The
interior of the playhouse has been made
over by the decorators since last season.
The story of the play is the story of
Jet Jet is a sweet daughter of rural
Texas, lovelier than her social environ
ment OF her two lovers. one is the son
OF the aristocratic village doctor. the
doctors son. Doctor Sam. is dominated
by ambition, and to further his hopes,
has engaged himself to marry a New
York girl, Miss Watkins. But he loves
Jet Between the purpose to advance
himself in the world and the desire to
have and keep Jet he proposes rela-
tionship from which the heroine turns in
scorn. Jim, her other admirer. suspect
ing the motive of Doctor Sam. lies in
walt to shoot him. Jet arms Doctor Sam
warning him what awaits him. when he
leaves her after his abOminable proposal
Doctor Sam shoots his rival in the arm.
Miss Watkins turns up at the village
the clipping bride of Mr.. Tibbs. Doctor
Sam defies his father. and declares he
will WOO Jet for his wife. if he can gain
her forgiveness. Jet forgives. Curtain.
dramatic interest while not intense
moves easily to the climax. The denoue-
ment perhaps is not pleasing, in that
a woman forgives scoundrel act with
barely enough justification for easy par
don, but is not untrue to the possibilities
of woman nature.
Nanette Comstock, as Jet, is costumed in
simple white and black frocks. which
seem just trifle chic for a simple little
country maid, supposedly untutored In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

wise womens ways. Nothing but COM
mendation can be said of her perform
ance. She is pretty to look upon, dainty
in her ways, natural and self-contained in
the expression of emotion. forceful but not
frantic in the dramatic moments, and al
together pleasing.
A Washington girl, Edith Prescott
Luckett. has the role of Lone Star. a
small part In the play, which she makes
much of. Lone Star is the nearly
grown-up daughter of Jets widowed
aunt. kept in short dresses long after she
should have her hair done up. Miss
Luckett is the terrible infant to the life,
and her fantastic costume cannot con-
ceal that she pretty in face and figure.
Miss Comstock brought Miss Luckett to
the footliShts between the acts, and both
made acknowledged of the kindness
of the audience. The role of Jim was
notably We'll performed by Fred A. Sui
Ivan. The author makes Jim a rural
swain. manly according to the creed of
his kind. Indifferent to most things in
life. including prosperity. handy at all
things. and self-respecting. we'll poised
although deficient in education and polish
and gentleman in country clothes
Thomas Meighan's Doctor Sam is an excel
lent portrayal of a character which re-
quires discreet handling. Mary Haynes, as
Aunt Glenn, gives an interesting character
impersonation.
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The Academy.

Barney Gilmore assumed the part of
Mr.. Dooley, an all-wise newspaper man.
in Kidnapped in New York. at the Acad-
envy last night. He demonstrated two
things-first. that frequent DISCUSSES are
invaluable aids to downtrodden virtue
and second. that no conspiracy should
be Matched too near the iron cover of a
manhole. 1t was in one of these hiding
places that the German comedian secret
ed himself and listened to Signor MAJ
zota, the bogus nob!eman, ard Birdie Be-
len. queen of the Black Hand, as they
planned the fiendish capture of precocious
Baby Clark, the little child of the rich
Clarks of Riverside Drive. Mr. Dooey' S
Irish baritone catches the audience from
stalls to pit" as they would say in Lon
don. and he receives encore after encore.
One of his songs has the kind of swing
that makes the audience hum it, and the
orchestra plays 1t just at those critical
moments when the villain has the child
by the throat or is about to poison the
faithful governess.
There are many interesting characters
in the play. Baby Clark is tiny but a
wonder. Harry Price, who takes three
character parasitic German gardener,
the divekeeper whom they call Eat'Em-
Up Jake and the district attorney, who
snatches the discriminating 100000 ram
som money from me l2nQS OF the bogus
nOb!eman in the last act. There is Will
liam Powers, the actor friend of the hero,
who in search Of fame DISCUSSES himself
as comic section Frenchman and helps
nip the kidnapping plans in the bud. He
is not only detective, but is something
of a fancy skater. and gives few mill
utes' exhibition Of gliding grace There
is also Crullers. the pride Of Mulberry
Bend. who gets some swell clothes from
somewhere and executes toe dance in
the last act. And each and every one
of them gets a good hand.
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MOVEMENTS OF TUGS.
Capt. Sisson to Pilot the Walter F
Meade Temporarily.

Capt. Samuel Sisson Of the Columbia
Sand Company tug Baby has been trans
ferred TO the tug Walter F. Meade of the
same fleet to act as pilot on a trip the
Meade Will make to the lower river with
tow. Capt. Steve Self viii be in COM
mand of the tug.
Capt. Dave Robinson has been placed in
command of the tug Baby during the
absence of Capt. Ssson. and will tow
sand and gravel laden scows from Green
way and other points to this city.
Capt. Tally Fowkes. mate OF the tug
NJ. Mitchell Davis. has taken advantage
of the tug being laid up at Baltimore for
minor repairs to visit his former home.
at Nomini Capt. Fowkes left here yes
terday evening on the steamer Harry
Randall
Capt. Joe Chivell. who was on a hunt
ing and fishing trip down the river with
a party OF friends aboard his power
launch Isabelle, returned to this city this
morning
Capt. Frank Taylor. master of the
Washington tug NJ. Mitchell Davis, is In
the city on short visit to his family
while his steamer is out of service at
Baltimore
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SCARED BY A WRESTLING BUOY
HEAR THE SAD TALE OF THE
GOOD SHIP, PAT McCABE.
The Night Was Dark and When the
Buoy Whistled the Pat Owed
in Seven Fathoms.

An have We heard that the Pat Nc
Cabe a schooner. stanch and true. now
lies full seven fathoms deep in the brine
of the restless blue? 'Tis so, my lad. and
passing sad, that such a thing should be.
but mans mere bait for a feckless fate
when he lives by the lifting sea. An
would We hear this story drear of the Pat
McCabes last cruise. of how she sunk
with gurgly PUNK in the ocean bottom g
{. re? Then here it goes. and heaven
knows. it's the truth yen hear today. for
the hapless Pat. remember that, lies
sunken in the bay.
Twas off the Cape of Henry that the
Pat McCabe. in tow of the puffy tugboat r.
II. Cole of Baltimore, you know, was
hauling hard on her hempen hawse and
noSing deep the sea. as staid ship as
ever luffed or fingered on a lee, when out
of the dark. like a lightning spark came
a whistle. weird and shrill-the Pat Nc
Cabe shook violently and then. bit. was
still. Then she buried her bow in a crest
ed swell. she yanked till her hawser crack
ed and then she filed her canvas spilled
and then she jibed and backed
Her captain leaped from the open hatch
he. too. bad heard that squeal-and with
practiced hand on the weathered spokeS.
he spun the steering wheel Once more
that whistle, weird and shrill, and the
Par McCabe. alright, lay over till her cop
per keel cleaned in the phoSphor' light.
She filled on the roll and settled deep and
then. with a fear-craZed cough. she dived
stern first, like a thing accurst. and sank
in the spumestrewn trough.
The tug picked up the captain and crew
of the schooner Pat McCabe and the cap
tain he was crying lk heart-broke little
babe.
"Ach Colt" said he, between his sobs.
Il belief it not! Ach Looie. My good
ship Pat she was scared to death by the
screech of a whstling buoy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
WANT BRIDGE ERECTED.
Randle Highlands Folk Will Peti
ton Commissioners.

movement has been started by res
idents and property owners in Randle
Highlands southeast to obtain an appro-
priation to construct a bridge to extend
from y street southeast across a small
creek which at present breaks that thor
oughfare. \ petition requesting the bridge
is being prepared for submission to the
District Commissioners.
Those interested in the Improvement
contend that that section is being built
up rapidly and the traffic and present
population warrant the construction of
the bridge. By extending y street the
Commissioners would connect 1t with
Massachusetts avenue at Saith street.
which avenue runs into the Marlboro
pike.
This connection, it is explained would
make d desirable short cut to Washington
by way of the new Anacostia bridge and
Pennsylvania avenue.
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BIG DAY FOR THE GERMANS
NEW YORK VISITORS HONOR
WASHINGToN'S MEMORY.
Sing of Fatherland and Adopted
Country-Royally Entertained
by Local Hosts.

A pilgrimage to Mount Vernon in the
| morning. which included n sail on the
| Potomac and an impressive patriotic serv-
I ice at the home of Washington. and
| kommers in the evening. at which their
hosts of the evening before were appro-
priately entertained. constituted the pro-
gram of the Franz Schubert Maennerchor
of New York yesterday.
When the steamer Manchester left her
wharf yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
she carried a large throng OF patriotic
German-Americans, including the Schu
bert Maennerchor and members of the
Washington Saengerbund with their
families. on their way to Mount Vernon.
The time spent until their destina
ton was reached. in observing the points
| of interest along the river and several
patriotic choruses were sung. When
Mount Vernon was reached. the party
marched to the tomb of Washington.
where with due solemnty President Gress
deposited a wreath in the name of the
Franz Schubert Maennerchor Mr.. Sell
hast, former president of the organiza-
ton. delivered a brief address. and often
hofer's "Abendfe!er was impressiveiy
sung. Prof. Karl Helm directing the
chorus.
The afternoon was spent in general
sightseeing and group picture of the
Maennerchor and its friends was taken in
front of the Capitol.
In the evening the large hall of the
Saengerbund was courteously surrendered
to the MaennerChor, and in an elaborate
manner the latter returned the courtesies
of their hosts of the previous evening
with a genuine German kommers.
DonchS orchestra furnished the instru-
mental music, while throughout the
evening the two societies, the Maennerchor
and the Saengerbund, alternately sang
songs of the fatherland and patriotic
hymns of the home of their adoption.
In well chosen address President
Gress of the Franz Schubert Maenner
Choir expressed on behalf of the
members of his organization their deep
appreciation of the splendid hospitality
they had enjoyed at the hands of the
Saengerbund during their stay in the city,
and pledged bond of everlasting friend
ship between the two organizations.
Present Bust of Schubert.
President Waldman of the Saengers ap-
propriately responded and brought his
remarks to pleasant climax by present.
ing to the Schubert society. on behalf of
its Washington hosts. life-size bust of
the great composer by whose name their
organization is known.
The speech of acceptance by Mr.. Gress
was followed with an Outburst of song
and that in turn by felicitous remarks
by others
The evening was declared a memorial Bile
one in the annals of the Washington
Saengerbund.
Today the Schubert society visited the
Capitol. the White House, the State. War
and Navy Departments, the Treasury,
the dead letter office, museum and the
bureau of engraving and printing. After
dinner the party visited the Washington
Monument, the Smithsonian Institution,
the National museum and ither places of
interest. 1t will leave for New York on
the o'clock train this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
CONDUCTOR TRIES TO DIE.
Ernest Mitchell Took Mercury, But
Will Live

Quick work by the physicians at the
Casualty Hospital early this morning
saved the life of Ernest Mitche'-, thirty
years of age of COG A street southeast
who was taken to that institution suffer-
ing from the effects of a dose of bichlo-
ride of mercury.
Mitchell, who is a street car conductor
employed by the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, was II und in an
unconscious condition on the pavement
in front of his home. The police say he
had been Respondent for some time and
that last night he obtained several ia
bets OF the poison and about midnight
returned 20 the house and announced that
he intended to end his life. Mrs Molie
Talaferio. with whom Mitchell boards. fol-
lowed him to the front door and saw him
fall TO the pavement
The ambulance of the Casulty Hospital
was summoned and he was taken to that
institution. where DIR. Brock administered
an antidote. In ii few hours Mitchell was
able 10 talk Dr.. Brock said this morning
that Mitchell remarked: Il cid a bad job
that time. but | am going to kill myself
when | get out
Mitchell was released from the hospital
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
SHOOT DOWN SONG BIRDS.
Complaints Made Against Many
Local Huntsmen.

Complaint has been made that pot hunt
ers and amateur sportsmen invaded the
woods and thickets across the Pennsyl-
vania avenue bridge in the southeast on
and about Randle Highlands yesterday
and Unfortunately shot birds of any and
every species that are to be found there
1t is said they brought down redbirds
bluebfrds. thrushes. wrens and other
songsters. and for practice they also
banged" away at sea gulls that fire.
quent the marshes about the Pennsyl-
vania avenue bridge.
Citizens of Randle Highlands are indig-
nant at the ruthless slaughter of song
birds that are already growing scarce in
and about Washington. They suggest
that the police keep a lookout for such
gunners and examine the contents of sus-
picious game bags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
SEE THE SASSY SIDONIA.
She's Been Painted White and Gold
and Looks Fine.

The schooner Earl Biscoe of the Carter
fleet of this city which has been on the
marine railway at Benefits boatyard for
the past month receiving a general over
hauling, will be launched early in the
coming week.
The repainting in white, relieved with
gold, Of the cabin and interior work Of
the schooner SidOnia Curley lying at the
10th street wharf of the American Ice
Company, has been completed and the
vessel presents a handsome appearance.
The standing rigging and blocks of the
vessel also have been painted white and
the vessel is yacht-like in appearance and
does not look like wood luGger.
The schooner Peri unloaded a cargo of
lumber here from the lower river last
week. being her first trip here in several
weeks. She has been laid up at Brooks
landing in Aqua creek having her hull
rebuilt for winter service.
The schooner Silver Star. a regular
trader to this city from points on the
lower river. was yesterday launched from
the marine railway at the Alexandria
shipyarj. where her hull was repaired and
some painting done. She sailed yesterday
for a river point to load.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Going to. Georgia for Business and
Mavbe Politics.

w. s. Faulkner has resigned from the
office of auditor for the Post Office De-
partment to accept a position with a pri-
vate concern in Georgia
1t is also understood that his name is
mentioned freely in political circles at his
home. in Pickens county, Ga. this fall.
Mr. Faulkner's friends in the sixth au-
dtor's office and all over the city are
planning entertainments and receptions
for him up to the time he leaves the
city. September 20.
The clerks of the asserting division OF
the office of the auditor for the Post Of
flee Department are to entertain him at
the home Of Miss Nellie Cavanaugh. 1901
Warder street northwest, Friday evening
September IL.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and
all points south every evening in the year
at $40 o'clock.
Electric trains from 10Th street and
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount Vernon
hourly 10 "a m. to ) pm. Arlington and
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to AleXan-
dria every hour and a half from a m.
to u pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mar
shall Hall and Mount Vernon leaves 18th
street wharf at 10 a m, 80 and $50 pm.
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave Dis
trict line station at 9:25 and IL am, 80,
$40. 40 and 80 pm.
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To Be Buried at Arlington.

The remains of Stuart c. Gordon are
being brought 10 this city from Silver
City. y. NJ. and upon their arrival they
will be inferred at Arlington. Mr.. Cor
don died suddenly at Silver City. He was
a member OF Columbia Typographical
Union. No 1Ol, District Council, Royal
Arcanum. and Golden Rule Lodge, l. o.
O. F.. of this city. He was employee
of the government printing office. He
leaves his wife a brother. Alexander b.
Gordon: a sister, Miss Laura b. Gordon,
and "A mother.
His brother will accompany the remains
here in company with the widow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Have Shaffer Design Floral Pieces.
Originality, reasonable prices. 18th & 1 SITS.
-AdVt
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ChaSe'S.

Conspicuous among the entertainers at
Chase's last night We're William Rock
and Maude Fulton. Both are exception
ally clever dancers and unstinted in their
efforts to please. Their songs were well
selected and nicely rendered Mcconnell
and Simpson appeared in "a Stormy
Hour The singing and comedy of Lulu
Mcconnell is along original lines. Jimmy
Macdonald, with songs and jokes was
also very we'll received. much of his ma
terial being new Other entertaining
acts on the program were the DOXon
Brothers. musical comedians; Mile EN-
my's trained dogs, Marie Lecea Brack-
man, who rendered three songs with
elaborate scenic effects; Swan and Bam-
bard. eccentric tumblers, and moving
pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Gayety.

Patrons of the Gayety were entertained
by the temperance yesterday of Jack
Reid in the Golden Crook Extravaganza
Company. He is very we'll supported by
a large company and an exceptional
chorus. The opening burlesque. entitled
The Three Films" brought many a
laugh and much applause. There We're
several vaudeville numbers, including lie
Grande Ballet in which some remark
able toe dancing figures The closing bur-
lesque is funny, but a bit long. The work
of Miss Della Renter has a prominent
place in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
FAULKNER TO wEND AWAY.

Moses 14th annual Sept. sale.-Advt.
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Racer Going to Work.

The old yacht Puritan. which in 1885
successfully defended the America cup
from the English yacht Genesta, is a,
Providence. Fl. l., being fitted up for
commercial service. The interior of the
vessel Is being remodeled to fit her for
the passenger and freight service and she
will be put in the fruit trade between At
lantic coast ports and the Cape Verde
islands. The Puritan registers seventy
five net tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
FOOD SELLERS FORFEIT.
One Was Chop Suey Chaser T'other
Ham 'Ander

Two forfeitures were recorded in the
Police Court this morning as a result OF
complaints filed by health department in
spectors against proprietors OF local res
taurants. The first case was that of Moy
Que the owner of a Chinese restaurant
located at 14OO Pennsylvania avenue, in
spected about ten days ago. Moy's estab-
lishment was found to be uncIean. He
forfeited $40 The other case was that of
f. w. Merryman. manager of a restaur-
ant at 11O4 E street. His place was inn
properly screened. He forfeited IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
TO REST IN OAK HILL.
Funeral Services for Ex-Sergt. Robey
to Be Held Tomorrow.

Funeral services over the remains Of
James T. Robey, eX-sergeant of the met
ropolitan police department who died
early yesterday morning at the Sibley
Hospital of cancer. will be held at 9
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home
of his daughter. Mrs. Alfred Baker Is r
street northwest. Interment will be in
Oak Hill cemetery.
The services will be conducted by Rev
DIR. T.. NJ. Mott. rector of the Church of
the Advent. Members of Potomac Lodge
of Masons and the Association of the Old
est Inhabitants. of which he was a men,
Der, will attend the funeral in body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco-Blanche Bates in THE Fight
ing Hope" Sis pm
Columbia-Nannette Comstock in yet, -
S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
New Academy-Barney Gilmore in kid
mapped in New York. S:15 pm.
Gayety-The Golden Crook Company,
sis pm.
New Lyceum-"Williams' Ideals" Sis
pm.
Four-Mile Run-Luna Park. a fairyland
of amusements. with concert and vaude-
willie show every afternoon and night.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
cert, followed by dancing.
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CoYLE DEATH UNEXPLAINED.
Causes Unknown to Jury Is Coro
ned'S Verdict.

Word has been received here that a
coroner's jury at Wilmington. Del. has
rendered a verdict that Peter Thompson
Coyle came to his death from injuries
received on the Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington railroad, near Stanton,
Del, August ~, 1908, about $50 O'clock
dying AT the Delaware Hospital August
~. 1905. about D o'clock am; injuries
received from causes unknown to the
jury"
Mr.. Coyle was an employee of the office
of the assessor of the District of Column
bia. and resided in Baltimore. IL is said
he fell from the window of a Pullman
sleeping car on the Pennsylvania railroad
early on the morning of August %, near
Stanton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
BID FOR MOTOR CARS.
Lowest Offer Is $2,336 for Two
Automobile Trucks.

E. f. Helm, acting chief clerk of the
engineer department of the District an
nounced today that the lowest bid opened
on Saturday for furnishing the District
two automobile trucks fer use in the wa
ter department was made by the Cook
Il Stoddard Co. This comrany agreed to
bidders and their prices were: Auto Car
and Equipment Company, $3.50 each
Knox Columbia Company. 81, 400 each +;
American Motor Truck Company. 900
each, and the Oscar Scar Automobile
Company. $500 each.
The contract will be awarded next Sat
urdaN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Lyceun.

Williams Ideals, this weeks burlesque
offering at the Lyceum. have an enter
tanning show. The attendance at both
performances yesterday was large and
approving. The two burlesque sketches
are "ln the Hands of Satan" and Nearly
a Town" The olio consists of George
Cunningham, singer; Saunders and Cam
eron. in a juggling act; Lewis and Less
ington, in The RUDE and the Maid:
Groves and Doyle, with jokes, songs and
dancing, and four clever acrobats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Luna Park.

The closing bill at Luna Park this week
entertained an enthusiastic audience last
evening. Phil Stats kept the exception
ally large crowd in an uproar with his
funny stories and piano language. Eme-
lie Benner, the female baritone made a
good impression. Gus Bruno, the world
famed mimic. was we'll received and
Adelfne Francis returned with new songs
The rest of the bill consisted of Renozetti
and La Rue and The New American Four.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Swindler Brought to Town

Central office Detective Parham brought
back To Washington last night John D.
Standish. alias William Pearson, who was
arrested at Worcester. Mass. on a charge
OF having swindled Samuel Raub OF I24O
New Hampshire avenue northwest with a
forged check for $50. Standish was
turned over to the United States marshal
to await a hearing in the Police Court