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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Mrs. Carter Not Ready.

In order that no detail may be over
looked to make her initial appearance
here in 'Kassa'' a success Mrs. Leslie
Carter has postponed her opening at the
New National Theater until tomorrow
"wednesday night. promptly at O'Clock.
All last night and far into the morning
the actress kept her big company re-
hearsing at the theater. stopping only
long enough to secure a few light re-
freshments. The scene at the theater
last night was one of unusual activity,
despite the fact that the auditorium was
closed to the public. Under rigid in
structions. no person is permitted to en-
ter the theater, and every scene is being
rehearsed with the utmost secrecy. No
story of the play has yet been given to
the public, but those who have been
permitted to see the production in it's
now unfinished state declare it will be the
greatest scenic performance seen here for
many seasons.
All morning the clerks at the box Office
have been busy refundins the money for
tonight's performance and explaining
the cause of the postponement. There is
every assurance given, however, that the
curtain will go up tomorrow night for
the initial production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Frank Forster Hurt in Collision on
the Highway Bridge.

Frank Foster. colored, aged twenty.
died at the Emergency Hospital last
evening about 6:45 o'clock from cerebral
hemorrhage due to the fracture of his
skull sustained in collision on the
Highway bridge between an electric
car and a wagon belonging to w. T. Gal
liner & Bro. lumber dealers.
Foster who lived at 800 III street south
west. was employed in brick yard in
Virginia. After leaving his place of en-
ployment yesterday afternoon he board
ed the lumber wagon to ride across the
bridge, two other men sitting IN the rear
end of the wagon with him. When the
driver started his team over the tracks
near the north end of the bridge a car
came along and struck against the rear
end of the vehicle.
Only Foster was injured. He was hur-
ried to the hospital in the ambulance.
but the surgeons could not save his life
HIS body was removed to the morgue
today and arrangements were made to
hold an inquest tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Paving Water Edge to Begin.

The worn OF grading and paving under
the steam railroad tracks at tine foot Of
18th street southwest and through the
former yard of the Home Ice Company.
in order to connect 18th and Water
streets. is to be started in few days.
Yesterday surveying party from the
District engineers Office was at work
running levels and making other surveys
to fix the grade of the new roadway and
sidewalk. According to reports they will
be followed closely by the men who will
cut the new street down to grade and
make it ready for paving.
This work will be hailed with pleasure
by the large numbers of persons who
have 70 visit the river front every day
and to whom the use of the opening under
the railway bridge from 18th street is the
most convenient way of going, there
is no way of crossing the sunken tracks
between 10Th and 14th streets on Mary
land avenue.
Many heavy teams use this way to
reach the wharves. AS a consequence the
newly opened and unimproVed square
from 18th to Water streets is but a
quagmire in which wagons go hub deep
In the mud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Academy.

The tactics of the twins, Pat Casey,
king OF the Island of Lalla Pa Zaza, and
Dan Casey, fireman Of the Waldorf-As-
toria, in the musical comedy. king
Casey" at the Academy last night kept
a capacity audience laughing. The piece
is hodge-podge of mirth and melody.
The comedians are genuine laugh makers
the songs and choruses up-to-date and
catchy, the girls pretty and the scenery
pleasingly realistic. The first act is laid
in the Waldorf in New York.
with the twin brothers Casey very much
In evidence. Act 2 pictures the weird
Island of Lalla Pa Zaza. where King
Casey, mounted on his sacred elephant.
rules supreme. In the hurly-bury of
song and merriment no plot is discernible.
but a kaleidoscope of comicalities fills
every moment. Dan Coleman, as the
king. displayed the wit of natural
bon" comedian, as did Johnny Ray as
Dan Casey. his twin. Mrs. Emma Ray.
as Goldie Mine, a wealthy widow con-
Quoted the heavy lines of the play. If
any portion Of 1t could be called heavy.
One of the laughable features was the
drol bodyguard of King Casey. The
cowboy chorus made hit, and the pa
triotic grouping of Yankee jackies and
middies with the Union Jack and Old
Glory called forth volumes of applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Doings Of Pleasure Craft.

The dory shaped power launch belong
ing to A. G. Fosberg Of this city. at
Cumberland's boathouse for a month past.
has been taken from the water and placed
in winter quarters there. During the
winter the boat will be given a thorough
overhauling and will be fitted with a new
engine in preparation for summer cruising
work on the river.
The big houseboat belonging to Frank
Rawlings Of this city. last week hauled
out on the marine railway at Bennett
boatyard for the winter, is having a
broken bowsprit replaced and other, repair
work done.
Before the boat is put overheard again
her hull under water will be sheathed
In metal and she will be made ready for
cruising work In salt water. Though quite
q large craft. the vessel draws but eight
cen inches of water at her deepest point
and Is able to go into all the shoal tribu-
taries OFF Chesapeake bay Mr. Rawlings
and his family will spend the coming
boating season in exploring the shores OF
Chesapeake bay in the vicinity OF Annapo-
lis, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Kernan's.

1.-The Red Moon was presented at Ker-
mans last night for the first time before
an audience of unusual size by the
Dreamland Burlesquers. The play Is full
of liveliness from beginning to end. and
the fact that there is a plot adds interest
to the comedy. The audience appreciated
the good work from the beginning and
gave hearty applause throughout the
show to the performers.
Fred Collins and Louis Rice received
their share of applause for their efforts
in Behind the Scenes" while Villa Napp
gave an exhibition of dancing that met
with approval.
The performance concluded with Dave
Marion. assisted by Agnes Behler. and
Fred Ireland and company. Their meri-
torious efforts in Scenes from Life" were
well received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Gavetv.

The bill at the Gayety this week proves
to be an interesting one. The burlesques
are presented with dash and spirit and
introduce many features which the audi
ence found mirthful
field and Howard Stewart constitute an
effective corps of burlesquers The femi-
nine roles in the travesties are conducted
by Clyde barrow. Alice Cheslyn, Flo Ell
lott and Anna Driver. Miss Chesylin
in song characterizations Elliott
and Neff! song and joke; Fields and
Wooley, with some German quips: Caul-
field and Driver. in a comic sketch, and
the California Trio of instrumentalists
constitute the vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
A NJ u S E M e N T S.
Belasco Theater.

"A Grand Army Man is a more deli
cate test of David Warfield's art than
The Music Master" and perhaps for
this reason is esteemed by many people
a better play. 1t is to the central char
acter that attention constantly turns. and
upon the central character that sympa-
tlletfc admiration must eXpend itself.
The love of foster father for a boy is
the theme that sounds out above all
other motives in the little drama of
pathos. The boy himself may or may
not be worthy of the affection he in
spires in Wesley Bigelow and in the
young girl who constitutes gracious
reminder that the fashions in attire OF
twenty-five years ago were powerful to
allure when daintily worn.
The play is attractive in its very def
ance of the conventional drama to which
Mr. Belasco has more recently allied his
efforts. The hero of his heart-romance
is a sorry Romeo; convicted and SEN
fenced defaulter. whose foolish vanity
seems hopeless despite the apologies so
deftly made for him in the playwright
ing and In the acting. And the judge.
whose harshness of heart one is moved
to execrate while the play unfolds. is.
after all. justified in his unfavorable es-
Inmates of his daughters sutton, If not
in his methods of putting him out of her
existence. And yet with all his defiance
of poetic love and poetic justice Mr..
Belasco has made a play which rings
true Perhaps the impression of verify
is due to this very contempt of hack
neyed tradition which bids us idealiZe
with reckless unrestraint and to execrate
the villain as a creature of unpalliated
sin. These are simple human events
that seem to move before the eye: as real
in the remembrance as in the seeing. and
the storms and tribulations through
which Wesley Bigelow passes are inter-
esting less because of the story than be-
cause of Warfield's wonderful acting. 1t
is no effort at smart story telling; only
picture of humanity: tale of affection
which is too great to take account of by
the ordinary standards of life's success
or failure.
1t is useless to attempt to add to what
has been said of Warteld's playing. The
performance comes to as relief in
that it is a finished product; "a demon
stration of art in completed form. The
company appearing with Mr.. Warfield
is one of notable excellence. Marie
Bates has a role less striking than that
which she plays in The Music Master
but which. nevertheless. gives her i'm
portant opportunities. Antoinette Perry
is picture of charming girlishness and
William Elliott plays the most difficult
role of the boy who has so sadly shat
tered his foster fathers hopes in a man
ner deserving of the highest praise. There
are many excellent character drawings
through the performance, the cast being
one of uniform efficiency.
"A Grand Army Man" will be repeated
tonight. The remainder of the week will
be given over to that modern classic,
The Music Master
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
EMPLOYEES GIVEN STOCK.
Will of E. N. Richards Directs That
Business Be Continued.

BY the terms of the will of Edward "
Richards, filed in the probate court, five
employees are to receive stock in his wall
paper business. which Is to be continued
until the youngest child Of Mr.. Richards
is thirty years Old. William c. Prentiss
is named as trustee and he is instructed
to organize a corporation to take over the
business at 1882 G street northwest and
also that In Baltimore. unless it is decided
to close it, The business is valued in the
will at 100000, and on this basis the fol-
lowing employees are given stock for their
faithful service: Elmon Cook. 5000; A.
NJ. Tubman. $500: w. W. Bokman
500; j. c. Cassada. $1,000; Bernard
Talbot, $1,000.
Mrs. Anna E. Richards. the widow, is
left a monthly allowance of $50 and the
house at As d street southeast, except in
case of remarriage, when the allowance
would be 500 per month and the house
would go to the children.
When the trust expires or the trustee
dies. the estate is to be divided, one
fourth to the widow and the remaining
three-fourths to the children. The will is
dated July Is, 1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR WORK.
Methods Discussed by Representa-
tives If Manv Sociefies

A session of the school of methods Of
Christian Endeavorers, formed for dis
cussing the various phases Of the work,
was held last night in the Vermont Ave-
nue. Christian Church. President A. W.
Starratt Of the Christian Endeavor Union
Of the District Of Columbia was the pre-
siding officer. Seventy societies were
represented in the gathering.
A general discussion was held Of the
plans of the missionary. social. temper
ance. citizenship. calling. lookout. pray
er meeting and music committees Of the
various societies.
Rev. Frederick D. Power, pastor of the
Vermont Avenue Church, and pastoral
counselor of the union. conducted the
devotional exercises.
II. e. Metcalf was in charge Of the
musical program Of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
SCHOONER RUNDLETT SAFE.
Passes the Capes After Struggle
With Storm at Sea.

The schooner r. T Rundlett. for the
safety of which considerable anxiety was
felt in shipping circles, has arrived at
Salisbury. Md, with lumber from Jack
sonville, Fla.
A short time before the recent gale
on the coast, in which so many vessels
met with disaster, the Rundlett was re-
ported coming up the coast. After the
storm she was not seen.
AS she became overdue it was thought
she might have met with disaster. Her
passing through the capes- Sunday re-
moved apprehension.
1t Is supposed that the gale blew her
off her course and out to sea and that
she has since that time been recovering
the lost ground. The Rundlett is a three
masted vessel, hailing from Damariscotta,
Me. She was built at Wiscasset, Me-, in
1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Maennerchor Concert and Ball

Maennerchor Concert and Ball.
The German Maennerchor made merry
with it's friends and guests last night at
National Rifles Armory. The entertain
ment was three-sided. consisting of a con-
cert. a play and a ball.
Helbigs Orchestra opened the musical
program and was followed by chorus
songs of the Germania Maennerchor, under
the leadership of Prof. Emil Christiani
Miss Alice Roche. Mrs. Brauer, Mrs. Lehn-
hardt, H. Sander, F. Genth. Miss Lottie
Huges and Miss G. Christiani also rem
dered vocal and instrumental productions.
A one-act comical sketch. in which Mr..
and Mrs julius Brauer. Fred l. Aue. Mrs.
Lossau and A. Streitz participated. con-
tributed it's share to the entertainment
The whole concluded with ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
MISSES HIS FOOTING.
Benjamin F. Heaton Badly Hurt in
Falling From a Car.

Benjamin F. Heaton aged fifty-nine a
teacher in one of the schools near Chain
Bridge, Va. living at 400 Wisconsin
avenue northwest. was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital in an un-
conscious condition last night. suffering
from bruises about the head. sustained in
falling from car No 501 of the Tenley-
town line
Mr.. Heaton was on his way home and
attempted to get off in front of his house
He accidentally missed his footing and
fell to the street. Several persons who
witnessed the accident went to his assist
ance. He was carried to Wisconsin ave-
nue. and street on street car and
thence to the hospital i'm the seventh pre-
cinct police patrol. His condition this
morning was reported to be improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Consult Shaffer, 18th & I, About
flowers and decora tons for dinners, teas, etc
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Bicycle Policeman Harry c. Russell of
the fourth precinct had a complaint to
make last evening when he answered roll
call. \ lamp had been taken from his
bicycle Saturday. but he thought he was
the victim OF practical jokers until yester-
day Then he reached the conclusion he
had been robbed. and asked his brother
officers TO make an effort to recover his
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
KNIGHTS OF MoMUs TO DINE.
Annual Banquet Will Be Held Jan.
uary II.

Those typographical turbulents'' of the
government printing Office, known vari-
ously as the knights Of Momus and the
knockers" have decided to make their
next annual voyage by the dinner route
across the sea of sociability at the Ar
lington Hotel on the evening of January
II. The committee on trouble has already
prepared list Of events and victims. The
latter will include several men who stand
high in the affairs of the nation. The
events will be Of a strictly 1909 crispness
and originality, the committee declares.
and from the moment the tom-tom sounds
for the opening the fun and other things
will be fast and furious" until the sing
ing stars in the east are giving their
choruses to the dawning day.
This year the covers will be limited to
$50. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Majestic.

Three good live vaudeville numbers
were shown at the Majestic Theater yes
terday at it's opening performance for
this week-Jane Stuart, singing and talk
ing coincidence: the De Veau Sisters, in
buck and wing, and Mart Fuller mono
logist. furnished the entertainment. Fol-
lowing those numbers came the Gamer
aphone. in talking pictures, with Blanche
Ring as it's star attraction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Observing Week of PRAYER.

The week of prayer is being observed in
both ST. Pauls and Calvary NJ. E.
churches. Rev. j. w. Henry, pastor of
st. PauIs. will be assisted tomorrow
evening by Rev. S. X. Cockreil. and
Thursday evening by Rev. DR. Prettyman
of Baltimore. Rev. w. II. Ballengee
pastor OF Calvary Church. will be unas-
sisted until Sunday. when Bishop A1pheus
w. Wilson OF Baltimore will preach at
both the morning and evening services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Ball of the Columbia B. B. A..

The twenty-first anniversary and ball
of the Columbia Brewers Benevolent AS
ISOLATION of the District of Columbia was
held last night in the cid Masonic Tenn
pie. 9th and F streets. The hall was at
tractively decorated and a supper was
served at midnight. The committee in
charge was composed of Henry Werner,
chairman; William Hallmuth, Karl Eglof,
Julius Helm, Henry Ref and August
Dueringer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Chase's Theater.

Attractions offered at Chase's Theater
this week range from selections from
grand opera to Buster Brown and his
dog Tige. The feature of the program is
the number presented by the Tuscany
Troubadours. consisting of Mary Madison.
Augusta Behrends. Elsa Van der WORT.
John ODonnell. Edward Larivierre and
Albert Wallerstedt. They render in cos
tune. many of the more popular selections
from grand opera. In addition to the
title roles the Buster and Tige skit in
cludes Busters father and mother. Aunt
Matilda and Count Wheeze. Leipzig,
royal conjurer. presents mystifying ex-
periments in pure sleight of hand. The
ever-popular Nichols sisters. "The Ken
lucky Bellies" appear in an up-to-date Of
fering. A trio made up Of Lulu Beeson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Permits for Bows, Work.

Nearly 100 certificates for permits to
work in the District under the age limit
prescribed by the child labor law were
issued yesterday to children by r. o. Will
marth, assistant secretary Of the board of
education. Many OF the applicants desired
to become cash boys and messengers in
local department stores. Since the new
law went into effect last August Mr.. Will
marth has issued between 500 and 900
certificates. Most of them were applied
for by newsboys, who are also required to
wear badge in plying their trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Texas Society y Elect Officers.

Election of officers Or the Texas Society
of Washington for the coming year will
take place tonight at s o'clock in the
Pythian Temple An excellent program
of exercises has been provided by Inc
program and entertainment committee of
which Mrs. Mary NJ Haywood is the
chairman. All Texans in the city. wheth-
err members or not, will be welcomed by
the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

While unloading an express wagon in
front of 32i Pennsylvania avenue yes
terday afternoon Harry Lacy. co'ored.
living at 213 1879 street sustained a Sc
we're injury to his leg. A heavy crate
fell from the wagon. causing a fracture
of the drivers leg. He was taken to
the Emergency Hospital and given treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Woman Suffrage Debated.

Woman suffrage was the subject of
discussion at the meeting last night of
the debating society of the Washington
College, in the college rooms in 18th
street. The affirmative was supported by
Mrs. j. r. Hunter and Mrs. j. NJ Glitter
man. Mr.. Fits and Mr.. Sanders repre-
scented the negative. The affirmative
side won. Miss Nina 3. Thomas wes
elected president. Mrs. Charles NJ. Cuth-
berton vice president, and \. S. Sanders
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Mrs. Barrett Will Speak.

The W. c. T. l.. Mothers Club will
NEE; at headquarters. SO 9th street. to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett national superin-
tendent of the Florence Crittenton homes.
will speak on Loyalty" The meeting
will be under the auspices of West End
and Georgetown Unions and Mrs. Z. w.
Cheeseman will be hostess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
College Students Hold Reunion.

Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, dean of the
Washington College of Law. returned
Saturday from New York city. where she
went early last week. Sunday night she
presided at the opening of the second
semester of the college for the current
session. The meeting was a general re-
union Of the old students of the college
who were home for the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Southern cotillon Club Formed.

AT a joint meeting of the Sons of the
Confederacy and the Daughters of the
Confederacy, held last night at the asso-
citation home, 1872 Vermont avenue, a
new cotillon club, to be known as the
Southern Cotillon Club. was formed OFF,
GERS were elected as follows: President.
Mrs. Charles H. Fred; vice president, E.
C. Dutton secretary, I. o. Timberlake,
and treasurer, Miss Ethel SANFORD. There
about sixty members of the new club.
The first dance will be given January 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Lolita v. Ellis Sues for Divorce.

Mrs Lolita v. Ellis has filed suit for an
absolute divorce from Lemuel Ellis. to
whom she was married Christmas day,
1903. She declares her husband left her
February %. 1906, and has not since con-
tributed to her support. Infidelity is al
legged and correspondent named. Attor-
ney F. Edward Pratt represents the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Mrs Leslie Carter in "kassa,
6:15 pm.
Belasco-David Warfield in "A Grand
Army Man" SIS pm.
CoIumbia-"A Waltz Dream SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville. S:15 pm
New Academy-The Rays in king
Casey" Sis pm.
New Lyceum-'tThe Dreamland Bur
lesquers." SIS pm
Gayety-The knickerbocker Burles-
quers, SID pm.
Ma jestic-Continuous vaudeville and
moving pictures, 100 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
NAVIGATION Falls OFF.

During 1903 the total number of YES
sells arriving in New York. according to
the books Of the government of the barge
Office was $3.50. of which 6e77 were
steamers and 3.4O2 sailing vessels. This
shows a decrease of ,A3 vessels COM
in steamers was 341 and sailing vessels
I GAG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Libbey Bros, No. 3O18 X st. NV,
Good grade of flooring at s1.621k per h. #.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

John Little, thirty years of age was
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
evening for an injury TO his head. He
sustained the injury by striking against
the glass panel of a door at $50 Penn
sylvania avenue. The glass was smashed
and Titles scalp was cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Milk" Bread Is Nutritious.

II is also the most delicious homemade
bread that can he had. Delivered fresh
from oven to table. sc. Homemade Pies,
all favorite kinds DOC Holmes Bakery.
LIST and Z, SITS. Phones Linen. 1910 & 1441.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

and Ward and Weber give an exhibition
of expert dancing. The Vindobonas pre-
sent a budget of nonsense and play the
violin, and Paul Barnes offers a mono
logue with music. The vitagraph pictures
are of the founders week celebration in
PHILADELPHIA.