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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Columbia Theater.

The pleasing stage pictures, tuneful mel
odies, graceful dancing and nonsense con-
shutting In Panama again visit the
National capital. This time the company
is headed by Max Rogers, the little fell
low of the Rogers Brothers. Joe Kane
has the part that was assigned to the
late Gus Rogers and fills the place cred
itably. being particularly well fitted to
act opposite Max Rogers. There have
been several other important changes in
the cast. Robinson Newbold supplanting
Alfred Hickman. and Eileen Sheridan and
Josephine Barrows filling the roles for
mery taken by the Hengler Sisters.
Marion Stanley remains as the leading
feminine character and -Avita Sanchez
and George Lydecker remain at the
posts they had at the outset. Being well
along toward the end of the second sea-
son the chorus, which is right up to the
Rogers Brothers standard of attractive
ness. is perfect SO far as drilling is con-
cerned. and the members appear in sever
al new ensembles, for which Ned Way
burn is responsible. The music by Max
Hoffman and the lyrics by Edward Mad
den are all of the type that aim to catch
the popular fancy. The Rogers Brothers
productions have always appealed strong
ly 10 theatergoers who desire principally
TO be amused, and In Panama" un-
questionably fills that requirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
BROWN ALUMNI DINNER.
omcers Elected and Speeches Made
at Annual Meeting.

The Brown University Alumni Club OF
Maryland and the District of Columbia
held its annual dinner and business meet
ing in the dining room of the Highlands
last night. Covers were laid for over
fifty members and guests.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President. Dean Will
liam A. Wilbur: vice president. II. f.
Day: secretary and treasurer, William
Adams Slade. and executive committee,
r. II. Porter DR. Haven Metcalf and r,
z. b. Pope.
Those who made addresses were Prof.
W. II. p. Faunce. president of the uni
versity; Prof. A. r. Potter Of the uni
versiity faculty and secretary of the gen
eral alumni association; William r.
Scheff1eld. jr.. a. and member of Con-
sress from Rhode Island. and A. NJ.
Quick of Baltimore. Md
Among those present were W. A. Will
bur. Rev DR.. W. II. p. Faunce. Prof.
A. K Potter. William P. Scheffield. jr.
A. Nj Quick E. c. Burnett. DR. Haven
Metcalf. T. +. B. Pope c. p Smith. w.
c. Carpenter. J. G. Fegan, G. E. kelliher.
r. l.. Bowen J. L. Curran. William A.
Slade and j II. johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SHAD IN THE POTOMAC.
Seine Fishermen Get Ready for
Early Hauling on River.

The appearance of shad in the river
rather early In the season is causing the
operators of the big fishing shores along
the Potomac to hurry up preparations for
hauling seines. so as to take advantage
OF the early run.
Yesterday the scows and a large por-
ton of the crew that Will be employed in
hauling the big seine at the Fairy Land
ing fishing shore, were taken to the shore
near Mount Vernon. Next week daily
hauls of the big seine will be started
Monkeys point fishing shore, a short dis
lance below organs Point. ON the Maryland
side of the river, will also be fshed this
season. 4 big haul seine will he used
there.
These shores, with Windmill Point, in
operation for seevral weeks past, are all
the shores that the dealers at the fish
wharf are certain will be fished this year.
II IS stated. however, that the Whitewater
shore will be operated by Baltimore par
ties
Yesterday large shad was caught in a
drift net off Alexandria, the first to be
caught that high up river Catches of the
fine fish continue at Windmill point and
in the lower river
There has been a large increase in the
catch of bunch fish at Windmill point, and
by the trap and drift net fishermen. On
her last trip up river the steamer Wake
field had aboard about eighty barrels OF
fresh fish consigned to the dealers at this
city. stiil larger supply is looked for
aboard the steamer when she arrives here
tonight.
The market was overstocked with cat
fish yesterday. The dealers were skinnng
them for shipment to New York, where
they command fancy prices.
Some of the largest white perch ever
seen on this market were on sale
at The nth street wharf wholesale market
yesterday and today. Few weighed less
than a pound and d half. many of them
balanced the scale at two and one-half
pounds, and some few went as high as
three pounds in weight. These fish came
from the lower part OF Chesapeake bay.
Men who have been handling fish for
many years say they never before saw
narch a large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Chass's Theater.

The Chase vaudeville program for this
week is a composite Offering Harry Bull
ger, with his comical songs from Algeria.
is Of course. very amusing. and so. too. is
Jean Clermonts burlesque circus with
it's musical dogs and singing roosters.
Emma Partridge, soprano soloist, sang
several songs The Last Rose of Sum-
mer'' being perhaps the most attractive.
4 distinct novelty that met with much
favor was the Pakas Hawaiian trio In
musical songs of the natives. clever ham
ding of the guitar The Irish airs rem
dered by the orchestra was not the leas-
enjoyable part of the performance: The
Vedmars appeared in gymnastic nonsense;
Mr. Quick. with cartoons, and Brown.
Harris & Brown, in almost anything.
their offering being entitled Just TO
Laugh = That's AL" Motion pictures
graphically depicted incidents of the re-
cent inaugural parade and weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Academy.

In Old Kentucky" with all its human
interest features heightened and its
lighter ones kept abreast of the times
by twentieth century innovations. was
presented by capable company to a
capacity audience last night at the New
Academy. This American play, descrip-
tive of phases of life in the noun ain
feud districts and the famous blue gra 50
region of Kentucky. is on it's sixteenth
annual tour, and. like the axiomed wine
OF venerable vintage. it retains its favor
and mellow zest. May Stock on, the
mountain Diana. gave d splendid presen-
tation of the young womanhood of the
great mountains of the south where
the deadly feuds flourish jointly
with he distillation of ''moOnshine"
whisky Florence Earl. as Althea Lay
son. presented most creditably the state
ly type of womanhood of the elite of
the bluegrass. Burt Clark maintained
his well earned reputation Col San
dusky Doolittle, who worshiped at the
shrine Of the jueps and fast horses of
Old Kaintuck Duncan Penwarden show
ed much histrionc ability Joe Lorey,
young ''moonshiner,' and Charles x.
French was most acceptable Uncle
Neb, venerable colOred uncle Of slavery
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
A N U S E M E is.
New National.

little French play adapted by
Gladys Unger and adopted by Charles
Frohman provides the vehicle for that
wonderful bit of dainty restlessness
Billie Burke. In this case the Partisan
playwrights, De Flers and Caillavet.
though using a somewhat bold situa-
ton in the rendezvous of a jealous
wife thirsting for revenge with the
guileless bookworm hungering for TO-
nance. apply their skill to the defense
of sediment Intrigue is made absurd
and affection is represented a nor g
potent influence than mysterious meet
TngS and little suppers. 1t is withdI
a CHEEKY view of human nature.
The role Of Jacqueline. so charmingly
presented by Miss Burke isc a typical
representation of the French girl ca
Guided from all knowledge of the
world save what she gains from more
or less unreliable sources in books or
conversation. She is impetuous and IL
logical but lovabIe and sincere. mis-
taken idea as to her husbands rela
tions with another woman causes her
to take a step which would be irretriev-
ably disastrous Tor girl less securely
fortified by innocence and the love for
her husband, which asserts itself as
subconscious influence
The best character i'll the play is that
of the studious young man whose Sc
clusion she recklessy lnvades. 1t recalls
the character which Sol Smith Russell
endeared TO recollection in n he Bac e or 8
Romance. fhe part IS wei played by
Ernest Lawford. who succeeds in prevent
ing its moments of pathos from being
overwhelmed by the farcical spirit which
at times becomes almost unrestrainsd.
The role of the Marquse de Juvigny is
played by Kate Meek in manner which
claims renewed respect tor the players
vino secured their stage training i'll
previous generation
The company has not been selected with
II. nlflfa
OF Interest in the play and its characters
apart from the exploitation of the s.ar.
At best the cast is but background for
the ridescent play of that animated sun
BEAM Miss Burke. This little actress mas
exhausted the vocabulary of compliment
for admirers of temperamenta vivacity
combined with physical attrac ions. The
ad elective has derived is choicest superia-
tiveS at the call of enthus. ast.c critics
in discussing Miss Burke. The audience
last night was LAVISH in is approval Of
the star and of the play as suitable We
hicle for her
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Lyceun.

The CoZy Corner Girls appeared al
the Lyceum yesterday with travesty
on the opera The Corsair. The open
ing scene was aboard ship, so musical
bits from The Corsair, "Pinafore and
other musical operas were not misplaced.
VIII Fox in character representation
was most conspicuous among the come
dians. Grace and Reynolds. two small
girls in masculine attire. won much ap-
plause in a singing and dancing act.
Barto and McCue gave an interesting
gymnastic exhibition. The costumes and
the scenery are pretty and form decided
feature of the performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
ASK INAUGURAL DATE CHANGE
Decide to Renew Effort for Au-
thority to Accept $4,000 From
Andrew Carnegie.

At meeting of the Takoma Park Citi-
zens Association. held last night. the
association unanimously Endorsed a reso-
luton offered by Robert S. Brown advo-
eating change in the inaugurati ton date
The resolution provided for ceremonies
covering a period of three days the first
day for civic organizations. the second
day for military display and the third
day for the inaugural ball and fireworks.
That the citizens of Takoma Park in
tend to renew activity at the next session
Of Congress to secure authority to accept
1000 from Andrew Carnegie with which
to build branch of the Washington Pub
lie Library at Takoma Park was a state
ment made at the meeting For several
years a bill for that purpose has been in
troduced, and each time has been left on
the calendar. At the last session of Con-
gress the outlook was brightest.
II. F. Taft. chairman of the library
committee, submitted a report giving the
history of the bill. II set forth that the
proposition was accorded the hearty sup
port of the Commissioners trustees and
officers OF the Washington Public Library
and the newspapers, and their efforts
while for the time unavailing. merit the
appreciation and thanks of the commu-
nifty On motion of Col. G. G. knftin. a
resolution was unanimously adopted
thanking the newspapers for their efforts
in behalf of the measure.
Want a kindergarten.
George ]. Burton presented a request,
which will be forwarded to the board Of
education. that portion of the appropri-
alton of $500 for kindergarten purposes
be expended in establishing class at
Takoma Park. He presented the names Of
twenty-five ready to form class.
Secretary Dyre reported that rapid prog
resS is being made in the reconstruction
of the car barn at BrightwOod. prepara-
tory to the introduction of through serv-
ice on The Brightwood line.
The Commissioners, by resolution pre-
scented by III. G.. Gore, will be requested to
inform the association of the status of the
proposition to eliminate the grade crossing
at Cedar street and the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad tracks and the exact nature
of the suggested improvement.
ii. l.. Thornton was appointed chair
man of the streets and walks committee
and l.. u. Thompson member of the
sewers and sanitation committee
Dr. c. o. Townsend announced that a
of a hose reel and additional fire hose in
the rear of the Watkins property. adjoin-
ing the Baltimore and Ohio station. Eff
forts will also be made to secure the eX-
tension of the water mains in Blair road
for fire protection
The impossible condition of Blair road
was called to the attention of the asso-
citation by Secretary Dyre. and efforts
will be made to secure sidewalk facilities.
Louis p. Shoemaker. president of the
Brightwood Citizens Association, was a
guest of the association, and delivered d
short address at the close of the business
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
100 Free Violin and Mandolin Books

GIVEN AWAY on Wednesday, March IL
pm, Pythian Temple 1912 9th NV. by
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin. whose Free VIC
lin and Mandolin School has become SO
popular that they have been compelled to
take an extra afternoon Wednesday, TO
accommodate the demand for membership.
Positively only 100 books will be given
away. therefore apply Wed. without ia l.
Boys and girls rs to 20 years. presenting
their invitations should be ACCOMPANIED
by parents Or notes stating pupil will at
tend regularly every Wednesday until
July / for free instruction with free use
of instruments at classroom Advanced
pupils may apply Thursday and have ad-
vantage of practice with orchestra divi-
sion: also Free Singing School. Thursday.
pm, in preparation for carnival to be
held in May to defray expenses of school.
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Organ Found in Flames.

ire in the home of Norris Snow den,
Ala street northwest. about $40 o'clock
last night, caused about 800 damage, be-
fore the fiarues were extinguished. An
alarm was sounded from box SO. 4th and
I streets. to</which engine companies Z,
u and truck company responded.
When the tiremen reached the scene they
found an organ in an upper room of the
mouse afire and soon extinguished the
blaze. The origin OF the fire is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Rev. Bailey Offered Pulpit of Chevy
Chase Presbyterian Church.

Rev. DIR. George Bailey. pastor of the
Western Presbyterian Church, while in
attendance upon the Presbyterian Minis
ters' Association meeting in the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church yes
terday was asked to become pastor of the
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, in
succession to Rev. 8. NJ. Johnson, who
recently resigned the pastorate to engage
in religious work in Philadelphia.
Rev. DR.. Bailey, who has been leading
in the work of placing the congregation
al Chevy Chase upon firm footing. later
sta o. tnat he would have to decline. A
you.g eastern minister, it is said, will
probabl be called to the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SINGING AND DANCING.
Friends of Ladies' Section, Germa'
MIA Maennerchor. Entertained.

The ladies' section OF the Germania
Maennerchor. at its concert and bail at
the old Masonic Temple last night. had
an audience that flied the large hall. A
program of instrumental and vocal music,
including choruses, under the direction Of
f. F. Christiani. with Prof. w. F. He'll
wigs Orchestra, preceded the dancing.
Among those who took part in this por-
ton of the entertainment were Miss Eva
Frank. F. Genth. f. f. Christiani, Miss
Louisa Bieber. Mrs. ]. E. Brauer, Miss
Sophie Escher- Lehnaret. Mrs. NJ San
io,d. p. Mattern, J. Ref and w. w.
Neff.
Following the concert a German supper
was served, after which dancing began.
Officers in charge last night were w.
f. Hellwig. president; John Ref. vice
presid mt Fred Aue, secretary. and E.
Hoffman, treasurer On the floor COM
n1ittee were Albert Neff, Carl Voehl and
A. G. Hoffman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
GAS VICTIM MAY DIE.
Man Badly Burned in Explosion in
a Critical Condition.

John Venable. colored, who was burned
about the head. face and body yesterday
morning when the explosion occurred in
the plant OF the Washington Gas Light
Company. 26th and G streets. was report
ed this morning as being in critical
condition. His flesh is badly burned and
1t is feared he inhaled enough heat and
gas to affect his lungs Physicians fear
he will not recover.
Edward Anderson. foreman al the plant
and Peter Kelly. feeder. are still under
treatment a. the hospital They are sill
suffering from their cuts and burns, but
the physicians reported their condition as
having improved since they reached the
hospital, and it is thought they will re-
cover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Spanish War Veterans Rally.

Commander Richard l.. Lamb of Henry
W. Lawton Camp No. 4. United Spanish
War Veterans. has issued invitations to
the members of the camp and the organi-
cation generally 10 attend a rally meeting
10 be held in F'lynn's Hall, sth and X
streets. next Thursday evening. Steps
VII! be taken toward increasing the In
huence of the organization of soldiers
and sailors OF 1895 and stories of the
campfire, the march, bivouac and firing
line in the war with Spain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
SPACIOUS HOME PROPOSED.
Representative Lamar Buys Large
Piece of Ground.

Piece of Ground.
The large piece of vacant ground at
the southwest corner of 10Th street and
Riggs place. belonging to E. Francis
Riggs. has been bought by Representative
Lamar of Flor da. He is having plans
prepared for dwelling to be erected
there for his own use. 1t will occupy
the entire frontage which is sixty-seven
feet, with a depth of 100 feet, and in
consequence will be a spacious building
for city home.
The total area of the land is 600 square
feet. 1t is not known what price was
paid, but il has been held for 81 a
square foot. ard IL is said that someth hing
less than that was the price agreed upon.
In that event the aggregate cost of the
ground is between $4,000 and $4,000.
On the opposite corner is the home of
Mr.. Justice Brown. retired. OF the United
States Supreme Court
\ deed has been placed on record by
which Walter F. Donaldson transfers to
John Fl. Magruder the property Oil 14th
street, formerly occupied by the Emer-
son Institute. Mr. Magruder is to trans
fer in consideration some acreage prop
erty in the Rock Creek Park region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Belasco-Jenerson de Angels in The
Beauty Spot" S:16 pm
National-Miss Billie Burke. In Love
Watches" SIS pm
Columbia-The Rogers Brothers, in I'm
Panama" Sis pm
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm
New Academy-''In Old Kentucky" SIS
pm.
New Lyceum-'The Cozy Corner Girls.
S.15 pm
Observation-Disclosures vaudeville ana
moving pictures, 80 pm
Gayety-.'The Hastings Show. S:l1 p M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
TO FORM SOUTHERN SOCIETY.
Meeting Of Wilson College Gradu-
ates to Be Held in Baltimore.

A gathering Of Wilson College grad
yates and other former students living in
Baltimore and this city will be held at
the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore Satur-
day at pm. AS result of this meeting
it is planned to organize an association Of
alumnae living in the south to cooperate
with like associations Of alumnae in Phil
adelphia. Pittsburg and New York, be-
sides others in western cities. To this
prosperous college have gone in recent
years many girls from this CITY. The loca-
ton of the college. in Chambersburg. Pa.
SO near the border line of the state and
equally near to Washington and Balti-
more, has made it an attractive school
for many girls from the best Presbyterian
homes. For equipment Of buildings cost
ing nearly million dollars the college is
indebted 10 many liberal givers and not
to a few mlIionaires. These are now
giving it consideration as being worthy of
their benefactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

.iE LAND OF EGYPT IT'S WONDER AND
IT'S MYSTERY.-A TEXTURE 10y Rev. Randolph
H. Mckfm. ID. with numerous sfereopticOn
views. at RAUSCHER'S. Conn ave. and l. st..
Thursday, March Is. at pm Admission 81.
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The Persian Minister Sale.

Tie effects of General Morteza Khan.
VINO ~ leaving for an extended visit to his
home. Will be sold al pubic auction at the
Sloan Galleries li01 q St. beginning to-
morrow at ! and 3. and continuing Thurs
DAY and Friday at the same hours Mu-
scum specimens OF royal Persian rugs
arms. curlos. tapestries. hangings etc,
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Majestic.

James +. Rome and Marguerite Fergu-
son present a good variety act the
chief attraction of the live vaudeville
part of the performance at the Majestic
Theater. Bully Suly, black-faced mon
ologist made good with the large au-
dience, and the Langweed sisters, eccen-
trlc buck and wing dancers, concluded
this part of the performance The cam
eraphone introduces the famous Spencer
quartet and the motion pictures. trave-
logues and Illustrated songs complete the
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Prof. Fay to Lecture.

The snow-crowned mountain of the
equator. Ruwenzori. will be described Fri
day night in a lecture before the Ma
fional Geographic Cociety by Prof Ed
WIN A. Fay, president of the American
Alpine Club. Ruwenzori is the African
peak which the Duke of the Abruzzi
assembled two years ago. The lecture will
be illustrated by photographs of the
natives and scenery along the route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Police Pension Recommended.

The police retiring board has recon-
mended TO the Commissioners that Mrs.
Jessie Parham. widow of former Detective
A. W. Parham, be granted a pension of
81, per month during widowhood. and
tnat Jessie r. and Mildred NJ. Parham,
children of the deceased sleuth. pensions
of $40 per month each until they are six
teen years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Mr.. mcfarland in Georgia.

Commissioner Mcfarland has gone to
Savannah. where he will speak tonight
at business mems dinner in behalf of
new y. NJ. G. a. building for the
Georgia city. He will leave Savanna h
at midnight tonight, reaching Wash
ington tomorrow. The invitation to the
commissioner to speak was extended by
the mayor of Savannah. the presidents
of the chamber of commerce. board of
trade. cotton exchange and other civic
ORGANIZATIONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Dies in Cafe From Natural Causes.

Coroner hewitt today gave a certificate
OF death from natural causes In the case
OF Frank Shivery. fffty-three years of age.
OF the Central Union Mission. who died
suddenly yesterday afternoon in a lunch
room at 6Hs q street northwest. Shivery
had been in the lunchroom for some time
when ne suddenly became i'll and died
before medical aid could be summoned
The body was removed 10 the morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Eight Join Employers Fraternity.

The recently organized Association of
Master Painters, Paperhangers and Deco
Tators, affiliated with the Employers AS
sociation of the District of Columbia met
last night at 1899 G. street. George Pitt,
the presiding officer. initiated eight new
members into the fraternity of employers
Announcement was made that the next
meeting of the association will be held
April ).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

William r. White was arrested Ia
night by Detectives O'Brien and Spring
man as an alleged deserter. The how
was found at Jth and d streets He said
he had been away from the I-SS. Ma
rietta more than two weeks. This morn
ing he was turned over to the naval
authorities