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Evening star., 1909-05-18
CLAIMS AGAINST OWEN.
Cited to Show Why He Should Not
Be Adiudged Bankrupt.

Justice Barnard, presiding in the bank
ruptcy court, has cited Thomas A. Owen
to show cause June why he should not
be adjudged bankrupt Owen is the river
pilot, whose name appears in many of
the notes given by John c. Davis as Sc
curity for money advanced to him for in
vestment Owen was at first thought to
be implicated with Davis, but United
States Attorney Baker in a statement
last week exOnerated him.
The citation is based on a petition of
Charles w. q. Brett Hattie l.. Brett,
Burton J. Howard and Gertrude L. How
ard of this city and Mary V. Pritchard
of Warren county. Va. who claim to be
creditors of Owen. The Bretts hold a
note of sl,164.67. signed by Owen: the
Howards a note for ,sa.775 and Mary V.
Pritchard a note for 81 800.
The act of bankruptcy alleged is that
Thomas A. Owen May 4 last executed a
deed of trust for $4,000 in favor of Mary
c. Ssson, for the purpose of defrauding
his creditors.
Attorneys Coldren & Fenning and w.
Mosby Williams represent the creditors.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
Chase's.

The bill of polite vaudeville at Chase's
last night was good one. Volta gave
a remarkable exhibition. From electrical
apparatus generating 1900 volts he al
lowed the current to pass through his
body, making astonishing contacts. burn
ing napkins. blowing out incandescent
lamps and creating sparks two, three and
four inches in length. His act closed
with the welding of two pieces Of strip
iron in a tank of water.
The appearance of Nat M. Wills In a
monologue was warmly greeted by the
audience, and his new jokes and charac-
teristic songs were well received. Eva
Taylor and her company in ''Chums" Gre
ated much laughter with it's comical do
mestic scenes. Evans and Lee. In q
dancing novelty; Cornalla and Eddie
comedy acrobats, and Hayman Miller. In
eccentric piano playing. amused the audi
ence and were compelled to respond with
encores. 'Nonette'' played violin solos
in an artistic manner. and several songs
sung by her as encores disclosed a sweet,
well trained mezzo-soprano voice. The
vitagraph gave Scottish Highland scenes
Evening star., 1909-05-18
BUNN WINS THE PRIZE.
Policeman Captures Watch Fob in
Revolver Competition.

PoliC eman J. c. Bum was high score
man at the revolver shoot of the National
Capital Rifle and Revolver Club last even
ing. He made score of 176 out of a pos
sible 200 and won the gold watch fob
prize Can't. Sheridan Ferree for several
wears champion revolver shot of the Dis
trict, and Lieuts. Alderman and Holt and
other crack shots of the National Guard
were also entered in the competition
The match consisted of twenty shots
fired at the standard American target re-
duced 10 twenty yards. The scores were:
J. G.. Bum, 116; Lieut.. F. Holt IT,: NJ b.
Atkinson. III: Capt. Ferree, 169; W. j.
Macdonnell 1856: Fl. d. McCaskey 161: c.
t. Edwards. 15S; Lieut.. Alderman, 153,
and Paul Bischoff 1o2.
The monthly club shoot was held later
in the evening. The prize was silver
pitcher and Policeman Bum was one of
the leading competitors. He and Private
Atkinson of the National Guard each
made a score of Sc out of possible 100
Bum. however. was handicapped four
points on account of having won the prize
on four previous occasions and the trophy
was awarded to Atkinson.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.
Southeast Corner of 18th and D
Streets Brings $4,000.

A large crowd attended the auction sale
Of property at the southeast corner of 18th
and ID streets northwest yesterday after
noon. The auctioneer. Adam A. Weschler,
found an interested group about him
when he offered the property for sale.
The sale was made by order Of the court
and under the direction of Henry w.
Sohon and Hugh T. Taggart, trustees.
The first property offered was that num-
bered 1928 D street. The lot is 2Ox6O feet
and is improved by a two-story brick
building. the first story of which Is used
for saloon purposes.
After some bidding the property was
Knocked down to Harry l.. Galloway,
whose bid was $13,0 200.
Mr.. Weschler also offered the property
on the opposite side of D street and num-
bered 1883. The lot, which is 2Ox48 feet,
Is improved by three-story brick build
ing. 1t was bought by Foster Maynard,
whose bid was 5000.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
Those Corpuscles
In your blood-red and white
keep you we'll if they are healthy
cause you sickness if diseased

To make and keep them abundant and healthy
is to have pure blood. freedom from disease and
vigorous health.
The. chief purpose of Hoods SarsaparilIa is
thousands of wonderful cures. Cures of all
blood diseases. scrofuls. eczema. rheumat atism
catarrh.
Get it today in the usual liquid form or in
chocoated tablet form called Sarsatabs
Evening star., 1909-05-18
TO INSURE ALIMoNY.
George Prince Gives Bond in the
Sum of So. 900.

To insure the future payments of ali
mony to his former wife and to make
certain that he would not leave this ju-
risdiction without permission of the court.
George Prince, a local photographer
gave a $1,000 bond late yesterday after
noon. j. William Henry of the banking
firm of Lewis johnson & Co. qualified
as surety on the bond.
Mr.. Prince was taken into custody on
a writ of ne eXeat issued by Justice
Wright on complaint of Mrs. Mary Ann
Prince. who secured a divorce October
), 1899. with allowance of 800 monthly
alimony. These payments were recently
reduced by the courl to $50.
Mrs. Prince, through Attorney j. Will
mer Latimer, in a petition told the court
that Mr.. Prince had removed his house
hold furniture and was preparing to
leave the city and establish himself in
business in Seattle. She asked that he
be required to give bond to insure the
payment of alinony by him after he
left this jurisdiction.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
New National.

BY far the smOothest first-of- the week
performance given by the Aborn Opera
Company since the current season Of
summer opera began at the National
Theater was that Of last night, when
THE Highwayman,' one of the popular
Smith and De koven comic operas. was
presented. The music of THE Highway
man" is perhaps reminiscent but pretty.
The book is decidedly good.
Although, as originally written, THE
Highwayman'' had for it's central figure
Foxy Quiller, the Bow Street COnsta-
ble,' of recent years Dick Fitzgerald =
an Irish soldier Of fortune. has been rails
ed to that honor. The part of the rollick-
ing, daredevil Irishman was played last
night by Forrest HUFF, who had an excel
lent opportunity for the exercise of his
fine baritone voice. AS Foxy Quiller, the
ultra-suspicious not over brave. but ex-
ceedingly epigrammatic and alliterative
near-sleuth. William Herman West gave
fine performance. He was in full SYM
pathy with the part and delivered his
lines without break. He and his four
humble but inferior assistants were a
decided hit.
The other favorites. FRITZ Won Busing,
Helen Bertram, Howard Chambers, John
r. Phillips Sol Solomon and Sabery Dor
sell. were all well cast. The one oppor-
tunity he had for good song was grasp
ed with telling effect by Mr.. Phillips,
who bids fair to become more than popu-
lar with the Aborn followers. Especial
credit is due Ralph Nichols and Eugene
Francis, two members of the chorus, for
the manner in which they played rather
important roles. AS Lieut.. Rodney, Mr..
Francis left little TO be desired. while MIR.
Nichols put into the portrayal of Lord
Kilkenny life and spirit that would do
credit to a veteran comedian. The work
of the chorus, which is perhaps the best
the Aborns have ever brought to WASH
ington. was uniformly good.
Two new members of the company that
created sensation were Clarissa and
Mazeppa, dumb and four-footed. it is
true, but comedians none the less. The
only fault that could be found with this
equine star was his display of careless
ness in makeup. Two bald spots on his
knees gripned at the audience in a rather
reckless and laugh provoking manner
Mr.. Huff has promised to give his charg-
er's knees particular attention for the
rest of the week. The expression of
Mazeppa's ears was a triumph of panto-
mime. With Clarissa. Mazeppa drew the
coach across the stage at the end Of the
second act.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
A N U S E N E N rs .
BelaSco.

The return engagement of John Mason
in THE Witching Hour at the Belasco
Theater last evening more than duplicated
his triumph on the same stage in the
early part of April. The seating and
standing capacity of the theater was
taxed to the limit. and the enthusiastic
audience demanded nearly a dozen cur
tain calls at the end of the third act
The cast is unchanged. and Miss Juila
Hay was accorded a cordial reception oy
her many Washington friends.
Heavy though it is in theme. the play
held the audiences attention through
out and that. too. in the midst OF the
summer stock season. when the lighter
vein is conceded to be more desirable.
BY the sheer force of its power. ire
spective of its inconsistencies. the play
grips and holds. Based as it is upon
telepathy psychologically presented, 1t is
rare treat for the theatergoer who
seizes with avidity any relief from the
merely amusing productions.
There is food for thought and subject
for argument in nearly every line. One
is swept willy-nilly along with the plot.
Inconsistencies of construction, of which
there are several: premises assumed in
the play. but debatable in the mind of
the critical spectator, and conclusions re-
garding the power of telepathy that
startle and almost antagonize by their
sheer audacty and apparent absurdfty-
all these. and more. are swept aside. for
the moment at least, by the rush OF the
plot, the compelling interest of it. the
finesse of its presentation and the actual
telepathic effect upon the AUDIENCE of the
telepathic arguments and demonstrations
presented on the stage Consciously or
subconsciously according to the convic-
tion or indifference of. the individual mind
of the spectator. the fact remains that
the entire performance is a veritable
''witchins hour for the audience-witch-
ing in both the sense of being bewitching
and telepathic.
Jack Brooktield. the gentleman gam
bier as portrayed by John Mason. is
a most virle character. fascinating. COM
pelling and convincing. In all his long
stage career, it is safe to say, he has
never had "A part more intensely inter-
estins or more capably played. And in
the same breath with Masons work must
be mentioned that of Russ Whytal. as
Justice PrentisS, the supreme court judge,
who has treasured in his heart through
all the years the fragrance of a spray
of mignonette and the girl who wore 1t.
Amelia Gardner. Ethel Winthrop and
Julia Hay present the feminine char
acters with rare discretion and charm.
while George CASTOR. as Lew Ellinger.
is really delicious. The return engage
ment of The Witching Hour bids fair
to draw capacity houses the entire week.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
Columbia.

1t is safe to say that not a single per-
son in the great audience that filled the
Columbia Theater last night to witness
the presentation of Zangwill's delightful
comedy, Merely Mary Ann by the Co
lumbia Players, did not at some time OF
another during the evening pay tribute
either with their smiles or their tears
as well as with their applause. to the
little woman who completely lost heI
identity as Julia Dean in that of the
little north country English slavey, Mary
Ann merely
1t was conquest for Miss Dean that
was but slightly" reflected in the triple
curtain call at tie end of the last act
The role of Mary Ann is as quaint d
bit of charming guilelessness as was
every typifed in play. Ignorant of the
ways of the world slave among the
pots, pans and kettles of a London lodg-
ing house; flying hither and thither al
willing to sacrifice everything only to
be near and serve the man she loved
despite his arrogant contempt: and yet
withal. a soul far above her surroundings
keen to the artistic beauty of his music
and longing for the flowers and trees
and birds of the green country'-Mary
Ann is a character that only a true
artist can create and something more
than merely true artist impersonate.
Miss Dean last night was an ideal Mary
her smutty face and her red hands, at
times SO quickly covered and uncovered
with the gloves Lancelot gave her fol
his own protection, the little slavey car
ried the heart interest of her audience
through her many vicissitudes until she
came at last into her own Of wealth and
love 1t was a charming portrayal
AS LancelOt. poor composer. sprung
from the nobility, whose love for his art
made him lcse. at least for time. sight
of the beauty of Gods art in the little
slavey. Alexander Calvert was alive to
his opportunities and gave an impersona-
ton which little more delicacy OF
shading will make even better than II
was. Thomas Chatterton, as Peter, his
friend, was also good, even though bit
tin2ham of Everett Butterfield was quite
acceptable, as were the roles of Mrs
Leadbatter, the lodging house keeper. anC
Rosie, her daughter with her "Oh. ma.
in the hands of Clara Sidney and Ethe
Wright. Alexander F. Frank will be ever
ished performance if in his dual roles
of the vicar and Herr Brahmson, the
music publisher. he will soften his com
edy a bit. especially as the vicar.
The Columbia Players. who have nov
presented three splendid plays in {
credlatre manner. may well feel prout
of their latest offering. With a continu
ance of the conscientious care which ha:
thus quickly brought them into popular
favor they may be depended upon to cor
rect their first-nisht defects, few indeed
as they were. quickly and artistically.
The roles of lesser prominence in the
play mpersonated by James w. Shaw
Lawyence Eyre. Alice Warren. Ruth d
Blake, Harriet Ross Alice Parks. War
rem and Virginia Warder were carefully
should be made to sing at the proper
time. He was little derelict last night
Evening star., 1909-05-18
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-The Aborn Opera Company
In 1.-The Highwayman," S:15 pm.
Belasco-John Mason in ''The Witch
ing Hour" S:15 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players, In
MERELY Mary Ann,'' Sis pm.
Chases-Polite vaudeville, SIS pm.
New Academy-Rose Melville in isis
Hopkins Sis pm.
New Lyceum The Octoroon Bur
lesquers, sis pm.
Gayety-The Bowery Burlesquers, Sis
pm
Ma ajestic-Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures, pm.
18TH and streets n.w.-Gentry Bros
famous animal shows, pm.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
WANT GRADE CROSSING TO 60
TAKOMA PARK CITIZENS DIS
Cuss CEDAR STREET PROBLEM.
Committee Appointed to Prepare
Plans for Its Elimination-No
Band Concerts in Park.

The elimination of the grade crossing
at Cedar street. where the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio cross at this point
was the principal subject discussed at a
meeting of the Takoma Park Citizens
Association last night in Takoma Hall.
Secretary James w. Dyre informed the
meeting that he had requested the Com
missioners to give him information as to
how they proposed to abolish the cross
ing. He said that the Commissioners had
recommended an appropriation at the last
session, but it was cut out, but would be
added again this year. No detailed plan
has been prepared by the Commissioners.
but the idea was to carry the street under
the tracks of the railroad. 1t was ex-
plained that if the street and sidewalks
were carried beneath the tracks that
the grade would have to be changed from
Blair road on the west SIDE 10 the trl-
angle in front of Takoma Han on the
east side. with contemplated clearance
of fourteen feet beneath the tracks. This.
it was said. was far more preferable than
erecting bridge over the tracks which
would necessitate a leeway OF tWenty-one
feet.
Opposition was expressed by Col. G. c.
Kniffin who suggested the opening O..
Holley avenue.
Aneus I.amond did not like the idea of
depressing the tracks, as the present ma
cadam roadway is in good condition. He
suggested a subway just the width of the
sidewalks. which would only have depth
of eight feet.
James NJ. Martin also called attention
to the dangerous crossing at Chestnut
street and the need of gates and watch
man to protect the lives or Scnool ciiidFeh
and pedestrians.
H. F. Taft argued in favor of the young
children who are obliged to cross the
tracks daily at Cedar street. and that
some steps should be taken to protect the
children. Others who spoke on the sub
ject were l.. +. Grabill, HI. c. Gore. Dr
c. Q. Townsend, J. w. Dyre and David
Feldman.
On motion of Mr. Gore President A. F.
Woods appointed a committee of five 10
prepare plans for eliminating the crossing
and report at the next meeting. The COM
Lamond l.. r. Grabill, J. w. Baird
f. w. Langille and E. Norman Jackson.
The report of the special committee ap-
pointed to assist the students of the Bliss
Electrical School, which was destroyed
by fire last fall. was submitted and ap-
proved. w. G. Platt stated 10 the meet
ing that he had received letter signed
by all of the students expressing thanks
to the citizens of Takoma Park for the
services rendered during that trying pc
riod. w. n. Weston. on behalf of the
school, expressed thanks to the associa-
ton and also the citizens in appreciation
of the kindness and hospitality shown to
the boys of the school. many of whom
were left almost destitute.
In regard to having band concerts in
the park Maj. Spencer Cosby Informed
the association that it would be imprac-
ticable owing to the distance from the
heart of the city.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
New Lyceum.

The "Octoroon" Burlesque Company. in
a two-act musical farce entitled Looking
for a King" headed by trio of three
good comedians-Deas, Reed and Deas-
opened up a weeks engagement at the
New Lyceum yesterday. This is the Sec
ond week that a company of colored per-
formers has given a good line of comedy,
singing and up-to-date dancing. Ella
Deas and Gertie Miller are two clever
vocalists.. Harry Reed, as Moses Andrew
Jackson, carried the bulk Of the comedy.
The vaudeville portion includes the Five
Musical Shillers, William and Gross
Gaine and Brown, Deas and Deas and
'Chocetta," the Dancer.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
JURY SAYS "GUILTYw
Peril W. Frisby. Member of Bar,
Convicted of Forgery.

PERI W. FTsby. colored, member of
the bar. was convicted Of forgery late
yesterday afternoon by jury in Criminal
Court No. l, Justice Gould presiding.
Frisby was charged with forging the
name of Alice V. Carroll, an elderly col
ored woman, to an agreement of sale.
The agreement was attached to an
answer filed by Frisby in civil proceed
Ing brought against him by Mrs. Carroll.
In that suit she declared she had sold
him certain property. with the under
standing that he was to give her twenty
notes, on each year. as an annuity.
Frisby, she alleged gave her all the
notes al once, payable twenty years
hence.
Frisby was released on bail until to-
morrow morning at which time he will
be required to give an increased bon4 of
$1,JOO.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
HABERDASHER IN TROUBLE.
Becker Threatened by Court With
Receiver for Business.

Justice Barnard. in the Bankruptcy
Court, today issued rule on Edgar H
Becker, dealer in mems furnishings. at
14O5 F street northwest. to show cause
next Friday why a receiver should not be
appointed to take over his business.
The citation is based on a petition of
Montague & Gillett Company, Cluett, Pea
body & Co. and George Updegraff & Son.
creditors of Mr.. Becker to the extent of
81, ,696.49.
They allege that the haberdasher is in
solvent and owes debts aggregating &c.,
600. They allege the stock of the store to
be worth $1,000. and desire a receiver ap-
pointed pending determination as to the
solvency of Mr.. Becker.
The creditors claim that Mr.. Becker is
attempting to prefer certain creditors, is
behind in his rent and is conducting his
business at loss.
The court also directed Mr.. Becker to
show cause June next why he should
not be adjudged bankrupt.
Attorney Lucas P. Loving represents
the petitioning creditors.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
GIVES ENTERTAINMENT.
Senior Glass Of Training School
0reeta Friends.

The senior class Of the National Train
ing School for Missionaries and Deacon
esses held It's ANNUAL entertainment last
night in Rust Hall, North Capitol and
NJ street. More than 400 guests were in
attendance. Recitations and songs were
given by members of the class. A history
of the class with humorous features was
read. At the close the class song was
sung.
In the afternoon an exhibition was
given by the pupils of the kindergarten
class. Miss Margaret NJ. Mcmillan. presi-
dent of the teachers class of the institu-
ton. made an address On the Value OF
Kindergarten instruction" Miss Louise
NJ. Bright, principal of the school, was in
charge
Evening star., 1909-05-18
ODD FELLOWS CARNIVAL OPENS
WEIRD TROPHIES OF ROOSE-
WELT CHASE ON VIEW.
Gayeties Will Be Kept Up Until Mid
night Saturday-All Sorts Of
Booths, Some With Novelties.

There are all sorts of animals from the
Roosevelt hunting party on view at the
May carnival of the Canton Washington.
No. 1. Patriarchs Militant. l. o. o. F.,
which Is being held in Odd Fellows Hall.
The carnival opened last night with a
blaze OF glory that reminded one of the
midway at Coney Island The African
animals in question were not all on view
last night, but it is promised they will
be so much recovered from their ocean
voyage by tonight that the visiting
throng will be able to gaze at them.
collar and large spreading feet. some
thing like q ducks. It has a name, but
it is too hard to remember. Besides that
strange animals.
The old friends, the men who sell the
lucky paddles. were on hand last night.
as well as the pretty girls who stand
behind the candy booth and win one
money with q melting glance.
Odd Fellows Hall has been dressed up
for a week. There are all sorts OF booths
some Of them containing novelties never
before seen on 7th street. when tne
visitor wearies of eating Ice cream aho
taffy. or revolts at excessive games OF
Chinese pool. he may dance or "atcn
the vauOeVllle SNOW. All lHcSo
gayety will continue nightly until MID
night Saturday.
The booths and those In charge are:
Post Office. A. E. Shoots: dancing. J: "A.
Chisholm, rattle booth. T. J. Gates, paoule
stand, w. HI. Ernest: refreshments =.
w. CuthbertsOn: museum. P. H. Leary
Chinese pool. Mrs. T. J. Gates gypsy
fortune-teller, Miss Lucille Fehl.
The executive committee in charge OF
the carnival consists Of Col. D. V. ems
holm, chairman; Gen. e. w. Bradford
Ensign ]. A. Chisholm. Wilfred - Law
son. Mrs. w. J. Rogers, c. w. Cuthbert-
SON Can't. w. II. Ernest. T. J. Gates, A.
e. Shoots. Mrs. T. J. Gates. P. H. Leary
and w. FL. LaVarre.
The Central. Metropolis Federal CITY
and Langdon subordinate lodges VIII Vis-t
the carnival tonight.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
EPWORTH LEAGUE OFFICERS.
Anacostia Chapter to Celebrate An.
niversary Next Sunday Evening.

Officers of the Epworth League of Ana
costa Chapter were recently elected as
follows: President, Charles F. Linger:
first vice president, Sewell p. Fort; Sec
ond vice president. Miss Edna Orem
third vice president, Mrs A. E. Suit
secretary Miss lola Gator; treasurer. AL
bert Havenner. and superintendent of the
Junior League. Mrs. w. f. Bird.
Next Sunday will be the anniversary of
the league, and appropriate services will
be held in the auditorium of the church
in the evening at o'clock. The officers
of the District League. including William
A. Morris. president, will be present and
install the Anacostia officers, and the en-
tire evening will be given to the league
work.
In the morning the Rev W. A. Bird
pastor of the church, will preach on the
Ascension of Christ, at II o'clock.
Evening star., 1909-05-18
AMUSEIfENTS.

Iunch. IL 10 - Tea. 10 g. Bayaar open INT
10 pm. Music afternoon and evening
n,yfS-of
Evening star., 1909-05-18
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