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Evening star., 1909-05-05
THOMAS LYONS ARRESTED.
Charged With Participating in the
Robbery of ]. r. Browns House.

Maj. Sylvester received a message last
night from the New York police authori-
ties telling of the arrest of Thomas Lyons,
who is charged. with Walter {. Brooks.
with having participated in the theft OF
about $3.50 worth of jewelry from the
home of J. r. Brown. 1910 G. street north
west TIE afternoon of February y it
is alleged. the two men called at the
Brown residence and pretended they
wanted to engage rooms. and when they
had left the house Mrs. Brown discovered
that her jewelry had disappeared.
Detectives Pratt and Hewlett worked on
the case. one of the officers accompanying
Mrs. Brown to New York several times.
Finally she recognized photographs of
Brooks and Lyons as being lkeneSses of
the men who were at her house. and sew
eral articles of jewelry were recovered in
New York. Brooks was arrested in New
York more than month ago. and when
placed under arrest he assaulted the Of
ficer, and was also charged with carry
ing concealed weapons. He is now serv-
ing sentence of eighteen months in Sing
Sing.
reward of $50 was offered by Maj.
Sylvester for the apprehension of Lyons.
1t was known that he was in New York
after the jewelry was taken from the
Brown residence, but it was not until
last night that he was apprehended. De-
tective Hewlett has gone to New York
with papers for the prisoner.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
TRIUMPHAL ARCH SUGGESTED.
Lincoln Park Citizens Association
Fayors a L'Enfant Memorial.

F.. P. Albert addressed the regular
monthly meeting of the Lincoln Park
Citizens Association last night, telling OF
the good accomplished by such organi-
cations and pointing out the responsibility
of the associations and individuals. He
also explained how much had been accom-
plished in the past by such organizations
through congressional committees and the
Commissioners.
A resolution was adopted by the as
sociation asking the District Commits
sioners to favor the erection of a tri-
umphal arch or other memorial to Mai
Charles Pierre L'Enfant, suggesting the
memorial be erected at L'Enfant circle
in the southeast section. 1t was decided
also that efforts be made to have more
parks established in the eastern section
of the city for the accommodation of me-
MORALS of distinguished men.
Complaint about the condition of some
of the street about Lincoln Park was
made and resolution was adopted ask
ing that the Commissioners authorize the
Improvement of 18th street southeast
from L'Enfant Circle to E street. The
grading and macadamizing of this street
ii was stated. would be of great as
sistance to persons walking from Penn
sylvania avenue to Congressional ceme-
tery.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
SEVEN THRILLERS PROMISED.
Ringing Brothers Circus Will Be
Here Monday and Tuesday.

Forty massive. pOnderous pachyderms
make up the herd in the great menagerie
of the Ringing Bros circus, which will
show in Washington next Monday and
Tuesday. Wrinkled- old plodders of the
African forest they peacefully stand OF
march in contented line with swaying
trunks. safe in their knowledge that they
cannot be the object of any presidential
hunt. But they are but a part of the
stupendous show, for other wild and curl
Gus animals will be there, from the mon
key-he of the prOverbal 'm-shines" and
peanut fame-to the hysterfcal hyena.
The Ringing shows this spring are said
to surpass anything in the circus line ever
presented to the public. Agents have
secured all countries of the world for
novelties and animals and wonderful is
said TO be the collection that has been
thus accumulated. For the great parade
at Bara boo, Wis, all last winter.
No other circus has ever had more than
enc thriller. and some of them not even
that. Ringing Brothers have no less
than seven big sensational acts. any one
of which is a bigger surprise than all the
other shows have ever sprung. The rest
of the long program is in keeping with
these thrillers. and the artistic and fin
ished aspect of everything that pertains
to the show is something to be noted only
with the Ringlings.
The same program that was presented
in New York on the opening night of the
show will be given here, not detail being
missing. TIE operate concert will pre-
cede the regular ring program, all of the
menagerie will be displayed and the pa
rade will be the same.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
WORK OF THIEVES.
Recent Robberies Reported to the
District Police

Complaint was made to the police of
the second precinct last evening that the
house of Mrs. Annie Cunningham, 1899
Sd street, had been entered and robbed
of fifty-one dollars worth of siverware
and jewelry. while from the apartment of
Mrs. Louriand Lipphard, in the same
house, the intruders took several articles
of jewelry worth about SO. The police
were told that two strange men were
seen about the house between ; and 4
o clock, but it is not known that they had
anything to do with the robberieS. 1t is
believed that duplicate key was used to
effect an entrance. the basement door
having been left unlocked after the thefts
were committed.
Detectives Baur and Cornwel are in
vestigating the theft of 1000 feet of in
sulated copper cable from Wasningt on
barracks Monday night. 1t is said that
pounds, and 1T is possible that it was
taken from the barracks grounds in a
boat.
Floyd Payne, 225 Pennsylvania avenue.
asked the police this morning to find a
colored man, who. he alleged. represented
that he was an employe of the Southern
Railway Company and that he needed
money in order to reach the office, where
he was to receive his pay. The man
further said he needed money to buy
medicine for his wife. Payne says he
his generosity.
The theft of pocketbook containing
$31 was reported to the police of the fifth
precinct last evening. Mrs. Emma East
man, who lives at 61S l street southeast,
made the complaint.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
"Graustark.' >

Graustark." dramatized from George
Barr McCutcheon's novel. will be the
attraction at the Academy next week
The play retains all the heart interest and
thrilling incidents of the charming story
It is in five acts full of dramatic sensa-
tlons. with fine vein of humor woven
in its plot. 1t will be presented by a
capable company. and is mounted with
elaborate scenic effects and picturesque
costumes.
Gertrude Perry will appear as Princess
Yetlve. and Alfred Britton interprets the
role CT Grenfall Lorry. The part of Baron
Dangoss will be presented by Edwin Mel
vim. and II. Q. Taylor as Harry Anguish
Will furnish an abundance of refined
comedy. w. 4. Howell as Prince Gabriel,
Gladys Thorp as Countess Dagmar Jane
Lothian as Aunt YyOnne, N. W. Millard
as Uncle Caspar, as well as the others in
trusted with the various character roles
all do their share in giving finished
performance.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Washington Symphony Orchestra.

The reorganized Washington Symphony
Orchestra, under the direction of Her
man Carl Rakemann. will give it's first
concert at the Belasco Theater tomorrow
afternoon. The organization numbers
nearly fifty of the best musicians of this
city. many of whom were members of
the former symphony orchestra organized
by Reginald de koven. The success OF
visiting symphony orchestras seems to
fully justify the existence of such mu-
sical organization to meet the demand
here for high-class popular music, not
generally heard at concerts of the larger
symphony orchestras. The increasing
growth of this musical interest should
not only insure the permanency of this
local orchestra, but enhance the value
of Tits artistic work. A great deal of
care has been taken to select a per-
fectly balanced group of efficient mu-
have been had under Mr.. Rakemann, who
was concert master for the de koven or
ganization, and one of the most widely
known of local musicians.
The soloist for the occasion will be
Miss Marion McFall. She will sing the
aria. All. for's lui." from Verdi $
'Traviata." The program for the or
chestra includes the overture Romeo
and Juliet" (BellinD, Egyptian Ballet
Suite duisinD, Rural Scenes CMatD,
prelude. Sd act, "Lohengrin' (Wagner),
and Festival March (R. Strauss)
Evening star., 1909-05-05
PLAN NEW HOUSE.
Washington Country Club Members
Hold Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the Washing
ton Country Club yesterday contracts
were signed for the erection of the S12, ,OOO
clubhouse on it's grounds on the Virginia
side of the Potomac. Julian D. knight
of Alexandria, the contractor has plotted
for the clubhouse and new golf links,
whica will include full eighteen-hoe
course, and will begin work Immediately.
The clubhouse will be 80 by 81 feet and
viii be located to command view of the
river and of Washington.
In long report submitted by the presi-
dent. Dr.. Joseph Taber Johnson, the
members found much to congratulate
themselves on, the organization being in
excellent condition. The directors were
unanimously reelected. Their terms are
as follows: For three years, Joseph
Taber Johnson, A. Colt Yates, A. K.
Paris and Frank Upman; for two years,
John c. Davidson, Otto Luebkert, Presley
NJ. Hickey and T.. Wiley Stearns: for one
year. Arthur w. Dunn, Thomas b. Jewell,
r. T.. LOCKER and Frank s. Bright
The board reelected the former officers,
as follows: President, DIR. Joseph Taber
Johnson; vice president. A. Colt Yates;
secretary, Frank Upman; treasurer, +.
Wiley Stearns.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
"The Little Minister"

The Little Minister" will be produced
next Monday night by the Columbia
players at the Columbia Theater The
play is J. NJ. Barries dramatiZation OF
his novel of that name and will be pre-
sented with all the attention to detail
which marked it's presentation by the
original company, including the original
Incidental music composed by w. w.
Furst. Much is expected of Miss Dean.
who is cast for the part of Lady Babbie.
The part of Gavin Dishart will be played
by Alexander Calvert. who was a mem
Der of the original London cast. The
company will be specially augmented for
the occasion. and several new members
VIII appear for the first time. notably the
ingenue. Miss Ethel Wright, who, it is
believed. will speedily win her way to
popularity. There will be the usual mat
inees Thursday and Saturday
Evening star., 1909-05-05
"The Black Politician. -

1.-THE Smart Sets" new offering this sea
son is a comedy drama, with music. and
entitled 1.-The Black Politician or The
Mayor Of Marco" which will be the mex,
attraction at the New Lyceum Theater
with s. H. Dudley as the leading funmak.
er. There are three acts of mirth, inter
spersed with catchy songs. The story OF
the play tells of the efforts of two poll.
ticians to secure the coveted office OF
mayor of a mythical town named Marco
The scenic establishment, costumes, set
tings and other essential features are OF
the kind that help make shows of this
caliber SO successful. The usual matinees
will be given.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
A m L S E M E N T S .
"Madam Butterhv.' ,

Madam BUTTERFLY Puccinis operatic
version of John Luther Longs beautiful,
pathetic story, is coming to the Be'asco
Fheater next week. with two matinees.
"Wednesday and Saturday. The opera Is
said to overflow with beautiful music.
Puccini, its composer, is the contempt
rary of Mascagni and Leoncavallo. With
his 'Tosca,' La Boheme" and Madam
Butterfly he has. perhaps, gone ahead
of them. All of the scenes of Madam
Butterfly are in one way and anothef
very interesting.
Mime. Adelaide Norwood, one of the
cleverest women on the English operA
stage, is a fascinating Madam Butterfly.
She gets out OF the pathetic story all
there is in it. This means much. for
Madam Butterfly" as a story is one of
the classics OF later literature.
Monsieur Ronfort. the director OF the
orchestra, does some wonderful things
with Puccini's score. He reads his notes
most intelligently and invests his musical
scenes with rare beauty.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
HOME FOR PEOPLES CHURCH.
Movement Started to Build New
Edifce for CONGREGATION.


A new church edifice is to be added to
the already large list of the Capital city
The Peoples Church congregation, which
was organized several years ago by the
late Rev. DR.. Alexander Kent, has started
movement which, 1t is said, will result
in the building of the proposed new edi-
fee. AS yet no site has been selected,
but this matter will probably be taken up
within short time
The matter was brought forcibly to the
attention of the congregation at the Sun
day morning service. held in Pythian
Temple, on 9th street northwest when
Mrs. Charles Ferguson of New York
preached a sermon THE People S
Church: A Forecast and a Prophecy"
In the address Mrs. Ferguson dwelt upon
the ideals for which the church stands
and emphasized the necessity of the con-
gregation building church at once
At the close of the address prominent
members of the congregation made sew
eral short addresses, after which 500
was subscribed as a nucleus for the be-
ginning of the work. Others present
promised to contribute to the work within
push the movement to a successful con-
cluSion.
The congregation has been worshiping
in Pythian Temple for several years past
During that time it has grown steadily
until the members believe that the time
has arrived for the erection of church.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
OFFERS USE OF D A. R. HALL
MRS. SCOTT WRITES LETTER TO
THE PRESIDENT.
Fine New Building Made Available
for Governmental and Other
Scientific Meetings.

The white marble home of the National
Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Continental Memorial Hall, is
almost completed and the national head
quarters will be moved there very soon,
it is stated.
Meantime the president general, Mrs
Matthew T. Scott, in pursuance of the ex-
pressed intention when the corner stone
of the hall was laid. has made tender
of the use of the hall to the Smithsonian
Institute.
1T is our Intention" said Mrs. Scott
this morning. Ito loan Continental Me-
mortal Hall to the government for any
use it may wish to make of it. Our hall
is a memorial to great men and great
deeds, and we cannot do better than to
lend 1t to the government when 1t de-
sires to use 1t for any scientific or pa
triotic purpose"
The letter sent by the president gen.
eral to President Taft is as follows:
ITO His Excellency the President of the
United States:
Having noticed by the public prints
that the Smithsonian Institute is in urgent
need of additional room for the proseca-
ton of certain lines of research and
lecture work, the National Society OF
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion through its recently elected presi-
dent general, Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. and
its retiring president general. Mrs. Don
aid Mclean. would suggest to your excel
ency the possibility of the use by the
Smithsonian Institute of the building lust
erected by the Daughters of the American
Revolution known as Memorial Continent
tai Hall. This building has an auditorium
seating 1000, thus providing an excellent
lecture hall. and there are ample rooms
in the building for committee and con-
Sultation work.
The National Society, Daughters of the
American Revolution, considers it it's
patriotic privilege and duty to cooperate
with the United States government in
any way possible to the society and agree
able to the government: hence the above
suggestion is brought before your excel
lency. Respectfully.
JULIA G. SCOTT,
President General. N. S. d. A. r."
Evening star., 1909-05-05
OFFERED PRICE DECLINED.
Mackall Square in Georgetown Put
TN for Sale at Auction.

one of the largest pieces of property Of
tered at public sale in recent years was
Yesterday called to the attention of a
large throng of prospective buyers and
others by Adam a. Weschler. auctioneer.
The property in question is what is known
as the Mackall square. in Georgetown. Ii
is located between 18th. 10Th. - and r
streets and contains about 1l2.S:sS square
feet of ground. The Improvement con-
sists of an old-fash shioned brick and frame
house. The frontage of the property on
the two north and south streets is Hii
feet. with 120 feet in width running east
and west.
There was good attendance when Mr..
Weschler arose To offer the property. and
il soon became evident from the character
of the bidding that a good number were
there not on account of mere curiosity.
1t was inferred there were two classes of
people who might want the property,
one being the speculative builders, and
the other those who might wish to mod
ernize the old house and have home
here with an abundance of ground.
The property was offered as whole
and the bids came in by the thousand-dol-
var jump until S26I0) was reached. when
that appeared to be the limit. That sum
however did not meet the ideas of the
trustees. and SO they refused to take that
price, and the property was withdrawn.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
FUNERAL OF DIR. JACKSON.
Last Honors Paid to Noted Mission
ary and Traveller

High tribute to his life and achieve
ments was paid to Rev DR.. Sheldon
Jackson. the noted missionary and trav-
eler, who died at Ashetile e. y. C.. las
Saturday. at the funeral services. held
yesterday afternoon at ) o'clock IN the
Church of the Covenant. Four minis
ters, intimate friends of the deceased,
paid tribute in words. and large num-
ber cf other friends and acquaintances
honored him by their attendance at the
bier, and by the beautiful masses of
flowers which they heaped upon the cof-
fin.
Church of the Covenant. offieated, as
sisted by the Rev. Wallace Radcliffe.
pastor of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church; Rev. Joseph Kelley of
the Fourth Presbyterian Church. and
Rev. DIR. Reynolds. pastor of the Oakdale
Presbyterian Church. Ashevilie. n. c..
who ministerad to DIR. Jackson in his
last hours.
DR.. Reynolds told of his life at Ashe-
vile. his fatherhood to the community.
the great beyond, which the speaker de-
scribed as being like "a majestic liner
passing beyond the horizon" Tribute to
DR.. Jackson's life works was paid by DR..
Radcliffe: He told of his good works
in the pioneer days of the west and in
the early days of Alaska. He said, in
part:
For more than fifty years he acted
as preacher. pastor, evangelist editor, ed
ucator, pathfinder and empire builder.
We are staggered as we attempt to count
the achievements of this one life. He
travelled million miles. made 1900 ad-
dresses. went thirty-five times into north
ern Siberia and twenty-six times into
Alaska. He gave the reindeer to Alaska.
and this fact alone would entitle him TO
the gratitude of his fellow-men."
Personal friends of the deceased who
served as honorary pallbearers were as
TO lows: Commissioner Macfarland, JUS
tice Stanton j. Peelle. Gen. John w. Fos-
ter. Maj. A. r. Quaiffe, William b.
Bryan. DR.. f. NJ. Gallaudet. Prof. Elmer
5. Brown. William H. Baldwin. Frederic
L. Moore, c. B. Jewell. Lloyd B. Wight,
Prof. w. T. Harris. DR.. Harlan Upde-
graft. DR.. William Hamilton and NJ. l..
Livick Pierce.
Tie body was taken to Amsterdam,
n. y. this morning. and the Intern ent
will be made at that place this after
noon. Miss Della Jackson, daughter of
the minister, accompanied the remains.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Until Cuticura Again
Proved Great Success

Eczema begin over the top of my ear 1t
cracked and then began to spread. ! had three
different doctors and tried several thin-s but
they did me .aod. At last one side of my
face and my neck clear up to my hair were raw.
The water ran out of it that l had To wear
medicatcd cotton. and Il was ind.med and
sore that had 10 put a piece of cloth over my
pillow 10 kcec tac water from IT, and Il woal /
stain the cloth sort Of yellow. The eczema
itched 50 that it seemed though could tear
my face all to pieces. The disease began In the
fall. and I did everyin. FOR it until the mex:
winter. Then l began 10 use the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. and 1t not more than three
months before 1t was all healed up. l still use
the Cuticura Rcsolvcnt Pills oace in while to
cleanse the blood. very thankful that
tried Cuticura, and l recommend it to any
one. Miss Ann Pearsons, Northfeld, Vt, Dec.
10, or
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Tour Of Australia.

An illustrated lecture on Australia was
delivered at st. Paurs NJ. +. Church
South last evening by Rev. William JEFF
fries, DID,. one of Australias most emf
nent divines. The church was well filled
with an appreciative audience. which
listened with marked attention while the
doctor conducted 1t with vivid reality
on an imaginary tour through a part Of
the great ''island continent" Dr. JEFF
fries Is prominent member of the Aus
tfaiian Methodist conference having
twice served in the capacity of president,
the highest honor which the conference
can confer upon one OF its members. ne
Is a gifted speaker and has a very pleas
ing manner In addressing audiences. Dr.
Jeffries went to Australia about twenty
years ago from England, and his present
home is in Adelaide. He Is making a
world tour. and expects to leave Wash
ingtoa the early part of next week for
Boston. where he will sail for England.
DR. Jeffries is a brother of the Rev p.
w. Jeffries. the former pastor of St.
Paurs Church, under whose administra-
ton the church was organized.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
"a Night With the Poets"

Chase's, next week, the next to the last
OF the polite vaudeville season. will pre-
sent "A Night with the Poets" Mr. Hy-
mack. the Millman trio, George Mckay
and John Cantwell, the four Ranos. ka-
tie Rooney, Milt Wood and the vtagraph
pictures of industrial South Africa" A
large and adequate cast of players head
ed by Clinton f. Lloyd, will give "A
Night with the Poets" which has made
deep impression upon vaudeville this
year. The added attraction will be Mr..
Hymack, the chameleon comedian, a Eu-
ropean diversion. in wonderful attire
transitions in full view of the audience.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
FOR POLICE PATROL WAGON.
Bids Opened at the District Building.
$4,000 for Purchase.

Bids were opened in the boardroom of
the District building yesterday afternoon
for police patrol wagon. The following
bids were received: General Vehicle
Company, $3,O5O for electric machine;
Cook & Stoddard. $3.50 for gasoline ma
chine, and $3.50 for electric machine;
Knox Auto Car Company, $1,000 for gaso-
line water-cooled machine. and $2,75O for
gasoline air-cooled machine; American
Truck Company. $2,170 for gasoline ma
chine; L. D. Moore, representing the
Randolph Motor Car Company, $3.50 for
gasoline car; White Company. $1,000 for
steam car.
Property Clerk NJ. c. Hargrove and
Maj. Richard Sylvester will confer as to
which of the bids to accept. 1t is ex-
pected practical demonstration of each
car will be required before any are ac-
cepted. The District appropriation act
for the next fiscal year appropriated
$4,000 for the purchase of a motor police
patrol wagon.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
Genuine Homemade Milk Bread.

excellent for Indigestion, liver complaint:
typhoid, ETC. 75c bot: sec full pit. 9o9 I'll
Evening star., 1909-05-05
GERMAN SOCIETIES INVITED.
Verein Baden to Dedicate Streamers
Presented by the Grand Duke.

Arrangements were perfected at meet
ing of the Veren Baden last night at
Schwarz's Hall. on Ith street northwest.
for the dedication May n Of the new flag
for the organization. tie streamers for
which were presented by Grand Duke
Frederick IL through the instrumentality
of Harry Rothschild of this city. The
flag is large one of red and yellow, the
colors OF Baden. with the coat Of arms or
the grand duchy in the center.
Invitations have been sent To all the
German societies OF the city to be present
at the dedication with their own stands
of colors. 4 festival program has been
prepared for the occasion. including in
strumental and vocal music. athletic
sports and refreshments.
The committee in charge Is composed OF
Carl Hammel. chairman: Harry Roths-
child. A. Reinhart, c. Egloff. John Kraft
and ii. Dhtes.
Evening star., 1909-05-05
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Belasco-Lulu CHASER in Mile. Mischief,
SIS pm
National-The Aborn Opera Company In
robin Hood" S:15 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia players in The
Three of U.s." Sis pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
New Academy-"For Her Children
Sake. S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"The Star Show Girls,
S:IJ pm.
Majestic-Continuous vaudeville ano
moving pictures. pm.
Gayety-Rice q Barton's Rose Hill Eng
lish Folly Company, S:15 pm.
Old Baltimore and Ohio depot grounds
New Jersey avenue and & street north
west-The Eagles carnival.