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Evening star., 1909-04-20
Aff|RMS COURT OF APPEALS
SUPREME COURT DECISION IN
EVANS AND o'DoNNELL CASES.
Action Brought to Procure Opinion
That May Serve as Rule Of Pro-
cedure In Future.

The United States Supreme Court has
affirmed the Court of Appeals in the Dis
trict of Columbia in dismisslng, for want
OF jurisdiction. the appeal Of the United
States for q review of the case against
Charles r. Evans and Harry ]. O'Don-
nell. The action was brought under sec
ton 925 of the District code to procure
an opinion upon exceptions taken at the
trial that may serve as rule of observ-
ance in future cases.
Charles r. Evans and Harry ]. O'Don-
nell were indicted June s, 1905. for MUIR
der it being alleged that in attempting
robbery they struck their victim over
the head with a billet OF wood. inflicting
wound from which he died. The in
dictment was quashed in the lower court,
but the Court of Appeals reversed the
| action. The men were then tried and
acquitted
An appeal was noted by the govern
ment. but the Court OF Appeals dismissed
the appeal and laid down the law that
the right of appeal given by the code
to the United States in criminal cases
does not apply after a verdict Of not
guilty.
The government. hoping to have It's
right of appeal established, took the case
to the United States Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
ASK SICK LEAVE FOR WOMEN
CENTRAL LABOR UNION TAKES
UP THEIR CAUSE.
Committee Appointed to Wait on
Public Printer-Resolutio Of
Sympathy for Bureau People.

1t was the sense of the Central Labor
Union. as expressed at it's weekly meet
ing last night, that the women employed
in the bindery at the government print
ing Office should be allowed thirty days
sick leave in the year In common with
their more favored sisters in the other
government departments. A resolution
presented by Sam De Nedrey. secretary
OF the central body, and which was unani-
mously adopted, urges the public printer
to request Congress to grant the woman
employees Of his department annual sick
leave of one month each year. A COM
mittee was named to bring the matter
to the attention of Public Printer Dom
nelly. 1t is composed Of Sam De Nedrey.
Martin Dries. Charles E. Allison and F. c.
Roberts
Another resolution, adopted without
discussion. urges a New York newspaper
and a Washington newspaper Ito make
full reparation for the injury done to the
women of the bureau Of engraving and
printing and to their fair names" by the
publication recently Of an article indi-
rectly rejecting upon the moral charac-
ter OF the women employed in that In
stftution. The sympathy of the Central
Labor Union is also expressed in behalf
OF the efforts of the labor union Of the
women of the bureau of engraving and
printing.
Sam De Nedrey was elected delegate
to the national peace congress. which
meets in Chicago May 8, and 5.
President John Lorch presented to the
central body an appeal from the execu-
tive council Of the American Federation
of Labor for funds and foodstuffs for the
striking hatters In New York. The ap-
peal sets forth that the 10000 hatters
and 5000 hat trirnmers who have been on
strike for the last twelve weeks against
the Hat Manufacturers Association, In
volve. all told, 10000 men, women and
children.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
BURN MORTGAGE TOMORROW.
Debt Lifted on the District w. G.
T. U. Headquarters Building.

J.. v. deaoQuarterS building.
The w. c. T. u. members held q rally
at the headquarters go 9Th street north
west. last night and before the session
closed the remaining $1,000 debt on the
building had been subscribed by the ,vari-
Gus unions throughout the District. The
mortgage will be burned tomorrow.
Mrs. Clinton Smith, president Of the Dis
trict Union, presided over the meeting and
made q short address of welcome. The
various unions were called upon for sub
scriptions at the close and contributed
as follows: North Capitol. $50; lexington.
$31: Anacostia, $24; West End. So: Mount
Pleasant, $76: Hamline. SIG; Chaplin.
5000 Southeast, $13; Northwest. $166 Is;
Southwest. $25: Capitol Hill, $50: Frances
Willard. $76: Georgetown, s25: LIE Droit.
$50: Bloomingdale so: Mothers Club.
ance Legion. S2.S3. The balance of the
debt was made UP by private subscrip-
tions.
The present headquarters were bought
about eight years ago for $4,000. The
list OF those In attendance last night In
cluded Miss Jennie Robinson, Mrs. E. 8.
Shelton, Mrs. Charles p Grandheld. Mrs.
nent in the w. c. T. u. work.
A musical and literary program was
given during the evening as follows:
Miss Whitcomb. vocal solo, accom-
panied by Mrs Cheeseman: Mrs. Hughes,
recitation; Mrs Foxweil, recitation; Miss
monologue: Miss Coughlin, Mrs. Clayton
Enig and Miss Rogers. solos; Miss Louise
Farrow, violin solo, accompanied by Miss
Walker.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
A N U S E NJ E rs.
New National Theater.

Several noteworthy attractions have
been reserved for the closing weeks Of
the Washington theatrical season. Promi-
nent among these is the farce, When
Knights Were Bold.'' The author OF
when Knights Were Bold has followed
q general idea that has become pleasant
ly familiar on numerous occasions. A
dream play Is nearly always amusing,
and as a rule incidentally instructive.
Ordinarily the diversion Is in danger OF
being sacrificed to the instruction. But
not so in this piece. There is fun of every
sort from the most villainous punning TO
touches OF delicate satire. 1t romps and
frolics through three absurd acts. in one
Of which the principal parsonage of the
cast with his bare fists knocks out
doughty mailed knight who has been
crossing his path like a Welsh rabbit.
In the third act the elimination OF the
hero's hercisn Is reached when he re-
jects really beautiful though lowly-born
maiden to wed the naughty duchess who
makes a practice of scolding the little
man for his lack Of class. Every now ana
then Mr.. Francis Wilson introduces
little dash of cockney dialect out of re-
spect to the plays English origin. In the
main the conversation. like Mr.. Wilson 8
walk. facial expression and gestures. Is
created or collected for the sole purpose
time for the development of the role on
lines of subtle character delineation..
He is too busy 'endeavoring to give his
audience its moneys worth OF laughs. He
allows no hint Of atavistic dignity that
might be lurking in the composition of a
careless. pleasure-loving English noble
man to interrupt the flow of merriment.
This Sir Guy de We're Is buffoon, but his
heart is in the right place, and. what is
more to the point so are all the laughs.
The comedy requires the members OF
the supporting company with one excep-
tion to stalk through the play In utter
seriousness. The exception is the reincar-
mated court jester, whose philosophic
perhaps you are right In response to
dead silences attending his sallies is quite
Irresistible
A large audience greeted last nights
performance and gave abundant evidence
Of being thoroughly entertained.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
MONDAY EVENING CLUB.
Cooperation in Charity Work the
Subject for Discussion.

"Co-operation between workers In char
ity and other forms Of social service" was
the subject of discussion at q meeting
Of the Monday Evening Club In the as
sembly hall OF the Y. NJ. C. A building
last evening. All Of the speakers point
ed out the benefits to be derived from
mutual help and the damage which each
will suffer II there is not cooperation In
the line OF philanthropy and charity.
Rev. John Van Schaick, pastor Of the
Church of Our Father, decried the lack
Of a unifying spirit between the churches
and charity organizations, and the re-
suit has been, he declared, that the world
has grown skeptical over the proposition
that the church Is an effective factor In
social reform.
Cooperation from the standpoint Of the
charity organizations was discussed by
Walter 8. Ufford, general secretary OF the
Associated Charities; George s. Wilson.
secretary of the board of charities, dis
cussed the benefits of cooperation be-
tween public and private charities: VIII
liam Knowles Cooper, general secretary
of the Y. M. c. A. declared that the
association is striving to direct its ener-
giles along the line Of practical help for
those in need. The discussion was closed
by suggestions by DR.. Merrill e. Gates
and Mrs. c. p. Merwin.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Recent Sales of Dwellings.

stone & Fairfax. real-estate corporation,
report the sale. made for Mrs. Alvina Eng
ley. OF the dwelling. TO 21st street north
west which the purchaser. X. e. Fall, will
occupy as home The property has a
frontage of over thirty feet. with depth
of $50 feet The house is two stories
and cellar. containing nine rooms and
bath.
Harry Wardman has sold. through the
onfces OF the real estate corporation of
Boss & Phelps, premises No. 2612 Gar
field street northwest, being located in
Woodley Park. for $3.50. The house con-
tains ten rooms and two baths. 1t is
heated by hot-water and lighted by cleo
Gicity and gas. The purchaser, A. l..
Phillips. will occupy the house as his resi-
dence.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

Art needlework. Ladies Exchange, ,so7vt. a
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Reception to Capt. Loving.

Capt. Walter H. Loving, the conductor
OF the Philippine Constabulary Band, will
be given a reception tonight at o'clock
by the Second Baptist Church. Sd street
between H and 1 streets northwest. of
which he is member. Capt. Loving is
a graduate of the Colored High School
and a Washington boy by birth. The
colored people are proud of his success
and are desirous Of showing him honor.
James F. Bundy. secretary Of the Howard
University law school, will preside Ad-
dresses will be made by Prof. Roscoe
Bruce, assistant superintendent of public
schools: DR.. Bruce Evans, principal of
Armstrong Manual Training School;
Thomas L. Jones. Rev. DIR. w. H Brooks,
Rev. DR.. w. Bishop Johnson, and q poem
will be read by Rev. DR.. ]. d. Corrothers.
A special musical program will be rem
dered and the S. Coleridge Taylor So
ciety will sing
Evening star., 1909-04-20
GUESTS OF MISS TUCKERMAN.
Fifty Woman Employees Of the En-
craving Bureau Entertained.

Miss Emily Tuckerman of the WASH
ington branch Of the Woman's National
Civic Federation entertained as her guests
last night about fifty of the woman en-
ployes of the bureau of engraving and
printing who are members of Federal
Union, No. 1915. The entertainment
was held at the home Of Miss Tuckerman,
1112 H street. The woman employees were
introduced to Miss Tuckerman by Mrs
Richmond Pearson Hobson. An address
was delivered by Miss Florence Brown,
secretary of the Young Women's Chris
tian Association. on the advantages of
organization. She also said the Y w
c. A. was ready to find for the woman
employees of the bureau suitable board
and lodgings at moderate rates. Miss
Tuckerman will entertain fifty Of the
employees every two weeks until she has
met all the 700 woman employees of the
bureau of engraving and printing.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
FILED FOR PROBATE.
Wills Of Three Testators Placed on
Record Here.

The viii Of Charles C. Meads, dated
April 2. 1908. has been fled for probate.
life interest In a one-fourth interest in
real estate in Portsmouth. Va; is given
to his sister, Martha E. Meads. At her
death the interest devolves on his chill
dren. Charles Meads, Hattie Meads Smith,
Eugene Meads and Annie L. Pritchard In
equal shares. The four named are to di-
vide the remaining estate. Eugene Meads
Is named executor.
BY the terms of the will of Motley j.
Dutton. dated March IA, 1898, his sister,
Maggie A. Taylor is to have one-third of
his estate. Another like share is given to
another sister. Landona A E. Graves.
The remaining third goes to his daughter,
Mabelle Dutton. Edwin c. Dutton is
named executor.
William R Etka, by his will dated jan
uary %. 1907, leaves one-third Of his es-
tate OF his widow. Mrs. Clara f. Etka.
The remaining estate Is devised to his
mother. Mrs Euphenia A. Etka; his sis
ters, Mrs. Annie e. Heck. Mrs Mary E.
Buell. and Mrs. Lille NJ. Byrens, and his
brother, David e. Etka.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Lyceun.

miners Merry Burlesauers" offer one
Of the best programs presented by the
Lyceum this season. The musical portion
Of the bill Is exceptionally good, while
the olio Is above the average. Harry
Fox, star Of a two-act skit entitled "Some
Feller," does good work as a comedian,
and Is the originator of very popular
style of coon singing. Leavitt and Camp
bell were entertaining as story-teIlers.
and the Two Franciscos gave a clever
exhibition Of comedy and magic. Fox
and Millership appeared for twenty min
utes in Artistic Nonsense" Sherman,
de Forrest & Co.'S "A Jay Circus" closed
the performance.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Majestic.

The chief feature Of the live vaudeville
part OF the performance presented at the
Majestic Theater yesterday was an act
by Florence Irwins performing animals
consisting Of one lion and four leopards
The animals are remarkably we'll trained
Dave Whitley and Bell Lucille. comedy
entertainers. made a hit with the large
audience. Evelyn Pearl. the singing
Coincidence, received her share of ap-
plause: and Figaro, novelty juggler
completed this part Of the performance
Motion pictures. illustrated songs and
travel pictures showing scenes in Belgium
were introduced.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
To Form Central Committee.

Representatives of all the citizens asso-
cations east OF the Capitol have been in
rited to attend the meeting of the Randle
Highlands Association this evening in
Mission Hall. Randle Highlands. A CEN
raj committee for East Washington and
Is suburbs will be formed. II is explained
or the betterment of that section of the
. District and to take steps to procure in
he future an equitable distribution of the
appropriations for improvements \ paper
sill be presented giving figures which will
=. =. Il is amed. that the East End
.minsteI agains. I'm the
80 -I~A-..- .,n saiiod To the
,rSi ." ~ icu - certain Stree )
- In ,,tc sou, ,iiSast.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Results Only Count.

A young man Just starting in the real
estate business said. as he handed In
several classified ads at The Star ONCE
counter: Il am doing this on the advice
OF friend old in the business. He told
me that he put all his advertising in
newspapers only, and that It was his
experience that results from The STAR 8
advertisements as compared to those in
the other local newspapers were as ten
to one
Evening star., 1909-04-20
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Natfonal-Francis Wilson in when
knights Were Bold" S:15 pm.
Chase,S-Polite vaudeville. 8:15 pm.
New Academy-"McFadden Flats
Sis pm.
New Lyceum-The Miners Merry Bur-
lesquers, S:15 pm.
Gayety-Fred Irwin's Big Show. s:15
pm.
Majestic - Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures. pm.
Columbia-Mr. Claude N. Bennett in a
graphic talk on The Panama Canal"
S:l5 pm.
Belasco-The Washington Dramatic
Club In About Thebes," S:15 pm.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
THREE FIRES IN HOMES.
Small Damage Done by Flames That
Were Quickly Mastered

Box 345, 22d street and Newport place
northwest, was pulled at about 7:25
o'clock last night for q fire In the home
OF c. B. E. Haller. 1907 22d street north
west. The blaze originated in a second
story back room and was not extinguish-
ed until about $10O damage had resulted.
lace curtain coming into contact
with gas jet in the home of Mary
Reed. 1884 9th street northwest about
7:3O o'clock caused slight blaze, and an
alarm was sounded from box 216. The
flames were extinguished before any Sc
rious damage was done.
A fire of unknown origin was discovered
about go O'Clock yesterday afternoon
In the home of John Scott. 1OOS 7th street
southeast. No. Is engine company ex-
tinguished the blaze after about SIS dam
age had resulted.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Justice Brewers Sisters Safe.

A cablegram has been received by Jus
tice Brewer Of the Supreme Court from
his sisters. the Misses Adele and Eliza
beth Brewer, who were In Adana, Turkey,
during the recent massacres, assuring
him OF their safety. The Misses Brewer
left America some weeks ago to attend
the missionary convention at Adana, and
until he heard from them, Justice Brewer
was anxious about their safety.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
WILL ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Directors. of Merchants and Me-
chanics, Bank to Give a Dinner.

chanicS Bank TO Give g Dinner.
The employees OF the Merchants and Me-
chanics' Savings Bank will be entertained
at Rauscher's this evening at dinner by
the directors of the institution The ar
rangements for the affair have been made
by NJ. G. Mccormick and Charles W.
Darr of the board of directors, the idea
being to accord recognition to the fidelity
Of the employees to the bank and to COM
memorate the increase in the business,
which has brought the deposits to fig
ure in excess of $1,000. 600.
The dinner will be the third of the sort
given either by individual directors or
by the board. and, as has been the case
in the past it Is believed that the pro-
posed dinner will result in bringing all
those interested in the conduct of the
institution into closer touch.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
POLICE TARGET PRACTICE.
Daily Revolver Drill Ordered at the
Minute Mems Armory.

in the three sections, other than the one
on patrol duty between s o'clock in the
morning and 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
and the two sergeants have been ordered
by Maj. Sylvester to report to Inspector
Cross at the Minute Mems Armory, L
street. near 5th street northwest, for re-
volver practice each day at 10 o'clock In
the morning.
This order took effect this morning and
half OF the section on reserve between 10
am. and 6 pm. reported at 10 o'clock and
the other half was to report at the armory
as soon as the first half has returned to
the station. The order reads:
Captains will give each man one round
of cartridges for target practice, and send
to the inspector a list giving the names
Of those reporting and the section to
which they belong.
1.-THE inspector will examine revolvers
when presented by platoons. and see that
all chambers are empty and revoIvers in
practice.
"He will keep a record of each mans 8
shooting, captainS. lieutenants', sergeants'
and privates' scores reparate. Those
making a score Of twelve points out OF a
possible. fifty at a distance Of thirty-f1ve
feet will be excused from further practice
those falling short will be required to re-
port for practice daily until such score
is made.
"At practice the men will shoot at a
distance of twenty-five and thirty-five
feet from the target
1.-The inspector will report the result of
each mans shooting. and IL he fails to
make the required average after sixty
days. inefficiency' will be reported.
1.-The inspector will be assisted by two
captains each day, commencing with the
first and second precinct commanders, the
second day by the third and fourth pre-
| Lowe II
1.-The inspector will instruct as to man
ner Of loading so as to point revolvers
against the danger point. to insure
against accident
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Owen Tailoring Is Standard
for quality and style. 1904 H.-Advt.
o'Laughhn to Lecture on Castro.

O'Laughhn to Lecture on Castro.
Taking as his subject Castro" the
deposed president Of Venezuela, with
whom the United States has had 50 many
difficulties during the last few years, j.
Callan OLaughlin will address the Mems s
Club of Christ's Church. Georgetown, to-
night The lecture will be given in the
Red Mems Hall, at Wisconsin avenue and
N street Mr.. O'Laughlin has just retir-
ed from the office OF assistant secretary
or state and for years has been in init
mate touch with the Venezuelan situation.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Paul Revere's Ride Pictured.

Russell Barnes gave a lecture last night
at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church
on The Story Of Lexington and con-
cord" which was illustrated by stereop-
ticon views OF the famous midnight ride
OF Paul Revere. which the speaker de-
clared started the American revolution
Dr. C.. A. Hays read the poem, THE
Midnight Ride OF Paul Revere"
Ihe lecture, which was under the aus
pices OF the Mems Club of the church.
was attended by an audience which taxed
the edifice to its fullest capacity.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Fire Started in a Folding Bed.

Fire was discovered yesterday after
noon at 1014 18th street northwest,
occupied by Mrs. L. Stevens. The fire
department extinguished the blaze
after about $3.50 damage had resulted
The fire was started in folding bed
in the front room of the first floor and
spread to the next room, when it was
discovered by occupants of the second
floor. who noticed the smoke pouring
from the lower floor and sounded the
alarm.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
CUTS THE RED TAPE.
Commissioner West Issues Permit
for Continental Hall Entertainment.

SoulIu1SSlOuer west Issues Permlt
for Continental Hall Entertainment.
Commissioner West surmounted a huge
pile Of red tape at the District building
yesterday afternoon, and issued a special
permit for the holding OF children's dra-
matte entertainment in Continental Hall
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary c. Lockwood wrote first to
the District assessor, w. P. Richards,
asking for a permit for the entertain
ment, explaining that 1T was not a pri-
vate benefit, but the proceeds were to be
used for the furnishing of a children S
room in the new hall.
1t was found that Continental Hall had
not been inspected by the building in
spector, fire marshal or the electrical en-
gineer, and so the assessor could not issue
any permit for the entertainment. 1t be-
gan to look dubious for the entertain
ment. when Commissioner West dashed
on a few lines granting special permit
for the occasion.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Raleigh Hotel Chosen.

The committee appointed to select a
hall for the exhibit for city planning,
under the auspices of the Chamber OF
Commerce. Board of Trade and Fedora
tion of Laymen, in connection with the
National Cangress on City Plannin. has
selected the Raleigh Hotel as headquar-
ters for exhibit and dinner, May q to ..
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Garfield Post Entertainment.

4 public patriotic celebration and en-
tertainment has been arranged for to-
morrow evening by James A. Garfield
Post, No. I. q. A. r.. at its hall. 40
lCth street The program will be in
charge of DIR. Calver and the affair will
be conducted by comm tees appointed by
Comnan!e- john q. Maynard. The de-
partrtS, 'n'ef. Get. Edwin VI. Hol-
kra..-- ,-ieT ftrt e.S,,6t..ed to he
=. ..@ ., ~sisti.cts of vari. us
n: -4.si.Is.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

Rodney Arnett forty-four years of age.
Of 10lO1s 9Th street northeast received a
fracture of the right arm this morning
as a result of 1t being caught In a belt
at the plant OF the American Ice Com
pany, $50 street northeast. He re-
ceived treatment at the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1909-04-20
Sale Opens Tomorrow,

BY catalogue at IL am. and 3 p.m.; nearly
four hundred pieces of fine Solid Mahog-
any Furniture, Pianos. ETC., direct from
the leading manufacturers. The collection
of colonial pieces Is especially attractive.
and all without blemish. We can ship to
any point. Comfortable seats provided at
all sales. Visitors welcome. Wilson &
Mayors. manufacturers auctioneers, 1907
and LOO G st.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

$50 9th st. NV, New Star Branch.
Leave want Ads for The Star at Ro-
land Wallace's news stand and stationery
store, $50 9th st. NV. Wanted Help, Stu
ations, Rooms for Rent, etc, are only /
cent per word each Insertion
Evening star., 1909-04-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Visitors Register at Star ofic

Visitors Register at Star Office.
The following visitors to Washington
have registered at The Star office:
William A. Miller. Mary e. Miller.
George w. Moore and Ida E. Moore
Auburn, Me-: William ]. Marble, Sayre.
Pa, E. c. Child and N. M. Pease. Hart
ford, Conn; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
kee. Allentown, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. II
L. Haisley, Harrisburg, Pa.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

Sleeping Car Service to Richmond,
Va. The Washington Southern Ry. now
operates daily Pullman sleeping car, WASH
ington to Richmond. Sleeper open for
occupancy at Terminal Station about 1920
midnight. Due Richmond 7:JO a.m.-Advr
Evening star., 1909-04-20

No Better Tonics Than Heurich's
Beers. All the helpful elements OF finest
malt and hops are embodied in these pure
wholesome beverages. Try a case. doz
Maerzen or Senate. $1.75; doz. Lager
81 so: bot. rebate. SOC. Phone w. 1900.