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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Let Shaffer Evolve the Floral
effects for your social affairs. 14th and I.
-Advt.
LECTURE BY DIR. RoTCH.
Child Labor and Education Harvard
Scientists Theme,

DIR. Thomas Morgan Rotch of Harvard
University will give a public lecture
Thursday evening in the auditorium of
George Washington University. 18th and
H streets northwest, on the subject of
the use OF the Roentgen ray and the laws
relating to child labor and education.
Prof. Rotch. who has an International
reputation as an authority on children,
has made a special study Of the growth
and development of the child and has
some interesting facts to tell about the
correct method of measuring a child's de-
velopment. The present method of indi-
eating age by years-the chronological
method-may be Of value from the legal
point Of view. but when the question of
age is brought to bear on the school sys-
tenn, the playground, or particularly in the
question Of children's employment, then
the chronological method, DR.. Rotch
claims. is not only insignificant. it is per-
nicious.
Brief Introductory addresses will be
given by DR.. Charles P. Neill. commits
sioner of labor. and by Mr.. H. 3. F. Mac
farland, president of the District board
of Commissioners.
The committee in charge OF the lecture
are DR.. Thomas Nelson Page. Judge AL
exander 3. Hagner Commissioner H. B.
F. Mcfarland. Dr. Charles ". Needham,
DR.. ]. Blair Spencer and Commissioner
Charles p. Neill
The public school teachers and all in
terested in the welfare of children are
invited to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
WANTS PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST OF NORTH CAPITOL
AND LEXINGTON ASSOCIATION
Resolution Adopted Calling for Dis
eussion by Citizens of Legisla-
ton Before Enactment.

A resolution requesting the Dlstrlct
Commissioners to notify the citizens OF
the District through the citizens associa-
lions Of local bills sent to them by con-
gressional District committees. that pub
lie hearings may be granted before legis-
lation Is enacted by Congress. was unan-
imously adopted last night at a meeting
Of the North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association.
The resolution was presented by Her
man r Blau. who stated that he be-
lieved the association ought to have pub
lie hearings on pending legislation. and
declared that the association is opposed
to any legislation which had not been
brought to the attention OF citizens. he
announced that the only means the clti-
zens have Of knowing Of pending lee1sla
ton is through the newspapers. which, he
said. are not always read carefully, ana
consequently bill may be passed with
out the citizens having had an opportuni-
ty to express an opinion. He contended
that the citizens ought to be consulted
In any matter which concerns their IN
terests.
Several complaints were made of the
mail and ash collections In the territory
covered by the association. Mr.. Blau
stated that some one had obtained the I'M
preston that he had complained at the
last meeting of the collection of garbage.
This. he said, was incorrect. as he be-
lieves that the service in the collection
of garbage at the present time is better
than 1t has ever been.
communication was received from the
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens
Association asking that the association
take some action in regard to the pending
bill to license builders. Several members
strongly opposed the bill. The matter
was finally laid on the table. to be taken
up by the executive committee.
Secretary Tingley announced that the
cars would run along Florida avenue and
New Jersey avenue to the Union station
by March /.
Mr.. Blau complained of the contrac tors
depositing blocks on the parking about
the tree spaces. which. he claims. de-
stroys the grass. which had previously
been planted by residents. He said the
Commissioners had promised to look into
the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
The New Lyceum.

Something new on the burlesaue stage
was seen at the New Lyceum yesterday.
when a realistic representation of a re-
hearsal on a clear stage at vaudeville
house was given as the first number Of
the olio in Mortimer NJ. Theses Morn
ing, Noon and Night" With the char
acter comedian. Sam Mann, in the
orchestra leaders chair and another
Teddy Burns. as stage man
ager. the mock rehearsal went on
like the real thing. the stage car
penter bossing the grips about
while they hustled the scenery. and the
performers going through their acts in
intervals Of quarreling. This is the real
thing said some actors in the audi
ence. They'll be finding fault with the
stage in a minute" The musical parts
of the entertainment were amusing. with
plenty of pretty girls and lively songs.
Yesterday was the first time that Morn
ing. Noon and Night" has been given on
q burlesque stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
SCENE OF MERR1MENT.
Ball Given by the German-American
Benevolent Association.

The Masonic Temple was a scene of
jollification last evening when the Ger
man-American Benevolent Association
gave its annual ball. During the evening
a regular German supper was served
Every number that was rendered by those
on the program was dedicated to some
person. beginning with ''our president"
and "our vice president including all
the members Of the organization. and
closing with ''our friends"
The committees In charge were COM
posed Of Adolph Streitz. chairman ar
rangements cou1mittee; Reinhard Maui.
assistant chairman. and Karl Hobel. F.
Buether. John Gramlich. Louis FRANKIE,
Emil SPAIN and John Dietz: William
Neidman, chairman reception committee;
John FRANKIE, Louis Bauer and George
Walka: Henry Schultze. chairman floor
committee; Leo Dieglemann, Augustus
Koehier, J. He'll and John Gramlich, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
A N U S E N E N T S.
Columbia.

Despite its rather forbdding title
SHAM" Henrietta Crosman's new play.
which was placed on view at the Column
bia Theater last night. is a blithe and
sunshiny bit of comedy. Debts and low
ers' doubtings are the worst penalties In
CURED by the insincere and mercenary
but ever charming heroine. and these are
generously RENTED by the obliging play
wrights in the last act. when the pretty.
perplexed little woman realizes what
science has brought about There is
great deal of brisk and clever dialogue,
an abundance of humor and some char
acter drawing. all presented with GOOD
effect by a cast of unusual competence
The story lacks incident. the interest
Gina ting feminine spendthrift to elude her
duns. The pathos is daintily expressed.
but for want of a strong and convincing
motive awakens no very profound sym
pathy 1t is the picture of girlish will
fulness that lays exclusive claim to at
tenton. revealing. as it does, Miss Cros-
mans art In its most vivacious phases.
The play reads no severe lesson on the
hypocrisies to which people who live be-
yond their incomes are tempted in order
to keep up the social pace. 1t Is not an
attack: it is rather a defense of most
attractive young woman who has inner
tied from a reckless father the idea that
the world owes her living of the most
luxurious kind. No great ingenuity is
displayed in evolving the plot; events are
foreseen and their effect discounted long
before they materialize In the action and
the performance rests its appeal on
sprightly conversational interchange ana
the fine work Of Miss Crosman. whose
skill as an actress was never more SIN
cerely in evidence or more rigidly re-
quired. Paul Dickey gives manly, and
we'll poised Interpretation of the role OF
Tom Jaffray. the man whose affection
survives the discovery that the heroine
is deep in debt: surely not very severe
test as measured by the romantic stand
ards that usually hold on the stage:
Homer Miles also contributed some good
work in a quiet vein as a big-hearted
youngster who makes up by his frank
honesty for lack Of polish and expe-
rience
A large audience laughed at the bright
ness of the lines. sympathized with the
endorsements of the youthful lovers.
and, above all. reveled in the charm OF
Miss Crosman's buoyant impersonation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
TO AID JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Nickels of the Public Will Be So
licited Two Days This Week.

Can you spare a carfare? Will be
heard throughout the halls and corridors
Of several of the hotels and office build
ings Friday and Saturday. and little jars
in the hands of ladies interested in the
Junior Republic will receive the contri-
buttons of the people who feel that )
cents contributed toward the republic will
be spent in good cause.
The committee in charge of the prepara-
tons for the two days campaign met yes
terday afternoon. The president. Mrs
Charles w. Fairbanks, was not at The
meeting. but has signified her intention
of cooperating to make the plan d sue
cess.
The committee. headed by the chair
man. Miss Solomons, is composed of Mrs
Lockwood, Mrs. Ackert. Mrs. Gilbert. Mrs.
McNabb. Mrs Vandergrift. Mrs. Gregory.
Mrs. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Brumbaugh, Mrs.
Brown. Mrs. Ramsay and Mrs. Rodgers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16

Kalamazoo Inverted Lights.
Best-Safe-Bright S175 complete. put
on c. A. MuddIman & Co.. SIC 18th. 12O4 q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
OPERATES "FLIM-FLAM' GAME.
Detectives Looking for Individual
Who Obtained $40.

Two reports were made to the police
last evening of "fim-f1am' game being
worked successfully. $50 each being OBJ
tanned from Mrs. Jane Walker. s13 9th
street. and Miss Bertha Patton. cashier
az the Elite Laundry. 2117 14th street.
At each place the visitor asked for a
twenty-dollar-bill in exchange for bills
Of smaller denomination. At each place
he put the twenty -dollar-bill in an en-
velope as soon il was handed him.
Then he found he had only S19 in his
roll of small bills. and said he would
step across the street TO get the addi-
tional bill. handing over an envelope, ap-
parently the one containing the twenty
dollar-bill. He really surrendered a du-
plicate envelope containing a sheet of
paper.
Detectives Weldon and Burlingame in
Testigated the cases and obtained a good
description of the ''him-flam" man. His
description was sent to the several pre-
cincts. and the police of other cities will
also be told Of the robberies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
FLoATED BY THE APACHE.
Barge Mary A. Hooper Pulled Off a
Bar Near Smiths Point.

On the latest cruise of the revenue cut
ter Apache. which has just terminated at
Baltimore. the ship assisted in floating
the Baltimore-owned barge Mary A.
Hooper from a sandbar near Smiths
point. where it had been lying for nearly
a week. The Hooper was in tow Of the
Southern Transportation Company's tug
Dixie. bound to bay point. February g.
when It was caught in a snowstorm and
heavy blow. BY some means it got loose
from the tow and was carried ashore on
the beach. Ever since the vessel went
ashore efforts have been made to float it,
but without success. until the coming of
the Apache, which soon worked the vessel
into deep water. The barge was but little
injured, and will be taken to Baltimore
This is the first trip the Apache has made
under its new commander. Capt. Moore
AS soon as coal and supplies are taken
aboard the ship will sail on another cruise
under its winter cruising orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
TESTING MARINE DEVICES.
Demonstrations Witness
ed by Inspectors of Steam Vessels.

Interesting Demonstrations Witness
ed by Inspectors of Steam Vessels.
The board of supervising inspectors of
steam vessels, which has been in annual
session here for several weeks past, yes
terday spent several hours .on the river
aboard the harbor police boat Nigilant
witnessing a demonstration of a new boat
falls by which lifeboat can be lowered
and released in a very short time. The
demonstration of the new apparatus took
place from the davits of the ViSilant as
the tug moved about in the harbor. and is
said to have been particularly interesting.
A previous test of the same apparatus
was made from the Vigilant about two
or three weeks ago.
The supervising inspectors are now al
most daily witnessing tests of various
marine devices for use on shipboard. and
the object of the designers of the devices
In giving the demonstration before the in
spectors is to get their approval and in
dorsement. 1t is understood that the
board will shortly finish its work and the
members will return to their posts at the
large ports throughout the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
National Theater.

1t was less the play than the delightful
personality and charm of Marie Doro
that kept a large audience oscillatfng De-
tween smiles and laughter. frequently
punctuated with applause. for more tnan
two hours and a half at the New National
Theater last night
1.-The Richest Girl" a new comedy IN
four acts. by Gavault and Morton. is
Miss Doros latest play. and it serves
admirably to enable her to unfold her
unique attractiveness throughout.
The story is that of a spoiled and self
willed. yet wthal innocent young woman.
whose fathers riches have made the
world go to suit her at all times. The
the door of the isolated country home OF
young man who is already pledged to
marry another. She not SO very quietly
walks into the house. orders the young
man about and finally Gusts him from MS
own sleeping apartment that she may use
it herself until her father, who has been
sent for, arrives. The messenger, IN
stead of going at once to the father. goes
to sleep and performs his errand the next
day In the meanwhile the young woman
remains at the young mans house and
is there when his fiancee and her father
call the next morning.
Upon the preteXt that she wishes 10
thank him for his hospitality. she calls
at his government office a week later. in
sists upon eating his luncheon OF nam
and potatoes. is saucy over the tele-
phone to his chief. who has summoned
him. and appears to be IN the act or
caressing him when his fiancee and her
own betrothed walk in. This loses the
young man his fiancee and his government
position, and rids her Of her betrothed,
whom she does not want. The young
mans reproaches open her eyes to her
seltshness and weepingly declaring she
loves him, she throws herself into her
fathers arms Then follows the work
ing of her remorse. She thinks she wants
to go into a convent, dresses herself as
a quaint beautiful little Sister benja-
mine and proceeds to do penance and
good deeds which finally end in captl-
waiting the young man and winning his
heart for a happy curtain fall.
The play is not deep one In any sense !;
1t is not wicked one In any sense. 1t
is simply a pleasant little summer dream,
if YOU will. that enables Miss Doro to
captivate a young man and incidentally
all who see her. Miss Doro's art Is
gracefully blended with her own per-
sonality Orrin Johnson. as the young
man, has a rather stupid part to play,
and yet he does it we'll. 1t is neces-
sary to the outcome. and as that is
pleasant 1t must be forgiven. Frank
Burbeck. as the father of the young
mans first betrothed: Fred Eric. as his
artist friend: Louis Massen. as the young
girls father. and Fred l.. Tiden. as her
original betrothed, were all acceptable in
their parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Chase'A.

program of all around excellence is
presented at Chase's this week and the
house was crowded. Jefferson De
Angels is the top liner and as he has a
good supporting company the sketch
1.-The Rehearsal created a great deal
of laughter and applause. Mr. De
Angels went through several of his funny
falls as Of yore. and worked up the
climax of THE Thief" and the sawmill
scene until he had the house roaring with
laughter. Miss Finley is also an adept
at burlesque and was almost as funny as
the star Two we'll known singers. Mr..
Huntington May and Miss Helena Fred
erick, were seen. with competent support
in an operetta entitled The Patriot" II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
ANYTHING to SellP

Art needIework, Ladies Exchange, SO7 VT av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.

W j. Hayes. whose home is at 741 9Th
street southeast became Ill last evening
while riding on street car. He was
assisted to the Emergency Hospital He
soon recovered and was able to go home,
Mary Burrows. colored walked TO
Freedmen's Hospital this morning about
so o'clock and was treated for injuries
she said she received in a row at her
home, 920 Florida avenue. Three teeth
were missing and her lip was cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
STORY OF THE SUEFRAGETTES.
Miss Richards Tells Of the Fight Of
the English Women.

Miss Janet Elizabeth Richards explained
in lecture last night at the Church Of
Our Father why the women Of England
invaded parliament and brought upon
themselves the ridicule of politicians and
newspapers Of Great Britain. Miss Rich
ards claimed that II was not a foolish
movement. but a we'll considered plan
suggested by a titled woman who is in
sympathy with the cause. A statesman
had told her that the best way to force
recognition from parliament was to at
tract the attention Of its members. That
the visit to the house and disregard OF
rules that threw the suffra gettes into
prison foi- two months, was not a failure
for the movement was proved. 1t is con-
tended. at the bye-eiections later. when
mot one of the liberals. who for more
than forty years had been promising and
nothing more. was reelected.
The Equal Suffrage Association Of the
District was in charge Of the lecture. the
proceeds OF which will be given to the
Susan B. Anthony memorial fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
SALES FOR INVESTMENTS.
Stone & Fairfax Dispose Of Three
Properties to Investors.

Stone & Fairfax Real Estate Corpora
ton has recently effected the sale of the
following properties for investment pur-
poses: For f. d. Barrett. the two-story
brick dwelling 3G'4 e street northwest
for ]. B. Middleton. the two-story brick
apartment located at Al Tennessee ave-
nue. northeast: for A NJ. Mead. the two
story-ard cellar brick dwelling 1923 18th
street southwest, in the rear of which is
a two-story brick stable.
These three properties are now occupied
by desirable tenants who pay a rental
which gives to the purchasers good re-
turn on the purchase price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

National-Afare Doro in 1.-THE Richest
Girl S:15 pm.
Belasco-William Faversham in The
World and His Wife," Sis pm.
Columbia - Henrietta Crosman in
SHAM" S:l5 pm.
Chase'sEPolite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-"A Millionaire's he
venge," sis pm.
New Lyceum-"Morning, Noon and
Night" sis pm.
Gayety-Rentz-S antley Company, SIS
pm.
observation-disclosures vaudeville and
moving pictures. 7:SO pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
MANY CLERGYMEN ATTEND.
Funeral of Rev. DIR. Huntley a
Trinity M. E. Church.

Trinity M. E. Church.
The funeral of Rev. DR.. Elias Dewitt
Huntley. formerly pastor Of the Metropol-
itan and Trinity NJ E. churches of tl1ia
city. who died at Clifton Springs, n. Y,
Friday morning. was held in the latter
edifice, 5th and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, at O'Clock yesterday after
noon
A large number of Methodist clergymen
were in attendance. Rev. DR.. Sumwalt.
district superintendent of NJ E. church
es, and Rev. DR.. Henry r. Naylor. for
merly district superintendent. made ad-
dresses eulogizing the work which DR..
Huntley performed for the church.
Rev. H. S. France. pastor of Trinity
church. and Rev. DR. John Reid Shannon
of Metropolitan Church were also seat
ed upon the platform.
At the close Of the services the remains
we're taken to Rockville. Md, for inter-
ment. A large number of floral offerings
were banked about the casket both at
the church and upon the funeral train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Majestic.

The live vaudeville part of the program
at the Majestic Theater yesterday proved
to be very entertaining. This part of the
performance consists of Fitzpatrick. Smith
and Emerson, the Juggling drum majors;
Elmo. comedy magician and his dog Bob,
and Lulu and Dalton, musical messenger
and the tiptoe girl, concluded this part
of the performance. The cameraphone
talking pictures, showing Raymond
as a feature part, proved to be
very interesting. Illustrated songs and
completed the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16

tells of the saving of Washington's life
by young girl at the cost OF her own.
the acting and singing being meritorious-
Mr.. May and Miss Frederick were in ex-
cellent voice and were enthusiastica-.y
approved. Other numbers on the pro-
gram are the Bounding Gordons. Alf
Grant Arthur Huston. the Doherty Sis
tiers. Morrissey and Aver and the vita
graph, the latter showing the United
States feet in Australia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16

While Joseph Jones colored. of 81
PENNSYLVANIA avenue was driving along
Al. street yesterday afternoon his horse
ran away. When Maine avenue was
reached the outfit struck an obstruction
and was overturned. The wagon was
baby damaged and Jones sustained pain
full injuries. Friends assisted him home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. once 3oG r ne. Phone n. 4372.

dairy wagon in charge Of Malcolm
Kendall of 723 18th street was struck by
a street car this morning about , O'Clock
while crossing az the intersection OF
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and 18th street. The
wagon was damaged and a quantity of
milk spilled Kendall. who sustained IN
lures 10 his scalp and arm. was taken
to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
Mrs. Russell Dies in the Far West.

Mrs. Russell Dies In the Far West.
News has been received in this city Of
the death Of Mrs. Katherine Erskine
Pickett Russell. mother Of Mrs. Augustus
F. knudsen. In oakland, Cal, January
~. Mrs. Knudsen will be remembered
by many In Washington. having just left
here for the west. after q winter spent in
this city Mrs. Russell came OF an old
Alabama family. Her husband. who was
prominent in newspaper work. died in
1894. Seven children survive Mrs. Rus
sell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
rHURsToN GETS HIS FEE.
Former Senator and William Rad
cliffe Agree on Old Claim.

CHIC agree on Old Cla1m.
Former Senator John NJ. Thurston of
Nebraska yesterday consented to the dis
missal by Justice Barnard Of the suit for
injunction recently instituted by him to
prevent Treasurer Treat from paying over
$4,000 to William Radcliffe Of Kent,
England. on the plea that the ex-senator
was entitled to commission for services.
A stipulation between the parties was
filed whereby it was agreed that $4,000
be paid to Mr.. Thurston.
Radcliffe had claim against the
United States and employed Mr.. Thurston.
1t was declared, to assist in securing
legislation. The claim was allowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
(&Sysy!4:2!

Daily Mats. 25c. Evenings. 25c. 5oc and sc
JEFFERSON DE ANGELS AND COMPANY
in The Rehearsal trio OF hurlettas. THU
PATRIOT. vaudeville's first grand operetta, ty
Julian Edwards & Stanislaus STANCE. ALE
GRANT. DOHERTY SISTERS Bounding cor.
dons. Arthur Huston. Morrissey and Aver. This
L. s. Fleet in Australia" vitazraph. Next Week
Joseph r. Sheehan Fun in Boarding House .
Gordon Eldrid g. Co.. etc Buy seats to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16

Raymond Briscoe colored. twentythree
years of age. of 60 3ie street was treated
at the Casualty Hospital last night for
painful injury to his head. Briscoe
told the police that another colored man
inflicted the wound by striking him with
a bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-16
"Heurich's" Are the Beers

used by those who are particular about
what they drink BreWed and aged under
| doz Maerzen or Senate Sl.15; doZ Lager
81 30; bot rebate soc Phone w. 16W.S