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saw the finish.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
HEAR ADDRESS AND MUSIC.
Members of New Hampshire Asso
ciation Hold Meeting.

The New Hampshire Association. with
an attendance Of about 145 members, was
entertained at 522 9th street northwest
last night by a talk by Lieut.. Commander
Chandler u. 8. N.
The speaker commanded a feet of tor
pedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers
on a voyage recently made from an At
lantic coast port to Manila, by way OF
the Suez canal. and among other things
gave an interesting description Of the
voyage. He answered many questions
asked by the members.
The musical program which followed
the address was by the Nordica Mandolin,
Banjo and Guitar Clubs. with the follow
ing members:
Philharmonic Quartet, Mrs. Sidney P
Hollingsworth, Miss Lillian Chenoweth,
Miss Bertha Hansen, Mrs. Dana c. Hol-
land, kard Holer. pianist. and Harry
atom, director; Walter J. Humphrey
baritone: William E. Green. violinst :
Ray B. Gordon. banjoist, and Miss E. M.
Tiffany, mandolinist.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
TWO scHooNERs FLoATED.
Isabel and William Parks Hauled
OFF Mud Flats.

The schooner Isabel, Capt. Curley,
which went ashore on the Potomac flats
opposite Alexandria during the heavy
storm last Wednesday night, was foated
at high water yesterday by the tug Ca
milla of this city. and was docked at an
Alexandria wharf to secure a new anchor
and chain before sailing. The Isabel lost
its sround tackle at the commencement
Of the blow. and this Is said to have been
tine reason the vessel went ashore. No
damage was done the schooner by her
stay Of nearly a week on the mud bank
The power schooner William Parks,
which went ashore on the District side
Of the river a short distance below the
steel plant pier Wednesday night, sue.
ceeded in getting a1oat at high water
yesterday unaided The vessel started
down the river. and is reported to have
again grounded OIL the west side Of the
channel short distance below where
il has lain for the past week. Later in
the day yesterday tie Parks was again
f1oated by her crew and resumed her in
terrupted voyage down the river.
The coasting schooner Mount Hope.
without an anchor when she was brought
into port. having lost all her tackle in
the heavy blow Of last week while off the
New England coast. New anchors and
cables will be secured before the vessel
leaves Baltimore with coal for New
England port.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
EXPECT TO COME out EVEN
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE DEF
ICIT NOT NOW FEARED.
Final Auditing May Show No In
debtedness Outstanding-Mem-
bers Receive Medals.

The gratifying information was given
to Star reporter this afternoon by Cor
coran Thorn. secretary of the inaugura-
ton committee, that the threatened def
icit Of about $4,000 may be wiped out by
careful auditing and pairing Of the out
standing Indebtedness of the committee.
1T is our hope and expectation" MIR.
Thorn said, that when all the vouchers
are in and the auditing completed We will
come out about even
There was considerable activity at inau-
guration headquarters today. and Warren
Tolson. one of Secretary Thom's assist
ants. was kept busy all day handing out
souvenir medals to the many members Of
the subcommittee. In order to receive
their medallions the committeeman were
required to present their Identification
postal cards sent to them by Chairman
Stellwagen.
The members of the inaugural commit
tee proper received. in addition to the me-
dallion medals. copy each of the SOU
venir book. These publications are COW
cred with white calf. with the committee
mans name embossed on its front page
In golden letters. Above the name is
the great seal of the United States. also
In gold. The covers are lined with heavy
satin. water lined, and will make a me-
mento de luxe of the stormiest and most
ord.
Secretary Thorn said today that head.
quarters at the New Willard Hotel may
be kept open until March Is. Before that
time it Is expected the last of the 5000
souvenir medals will be given out to
members of the committees. The final
meeting Of the committee will not be
called until all the accounts Of the in
augural ceremonies are audited. That
may be some day next week.
The city Is rapidly resuming its nor
NAL appearance and conditions. The
work of dismantling the stands is pro-
crossing rapidly and the street clean
ing department is carting to the dumps
many carloads OF Inauguration debris.
Decorators have nearly removed the last
vestige of the inaugural colors Of green
and white and the many flags and thou
sands OF yards of bunting from the
houses along the line of the parade.
At the final meeting Of the inaugural
committee the reports of the chairmen
of subcommittees will be submitted, and
it is expected that some of the recon-
mendations made will be Of immense
value to inauguration committees in the
future. 1t was also said today that the
committee will strongly recommend that
the date for Inauguration day be changed
to the latter part of April or early in
May.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
d. Y. W. c. A. HELPED OUT.
Provided Quarters for Inaugural
Visitors and Prepared Lunches.

The Y. W. c. a. was one of the poten:
factors aiding the inaugural committee in
finding rooms for visitors during the past
few days.
Five secretaries Of the local association
worked with will for several days. II
was announced yesterday they had ar
ranged accommodations for 21O applicants
Besides this they arranged large mum.
ber Of box luncheons. which were sold Il
visitors at reasonable price.
During the inauguration of 1905 a large
number Of letters addressed to the y
w. G.. A. could not be delivered because
there was no such organization. Later
when the letters were opened, it was
found that with few exceptions all were
requests for rooms during the inaugura
period.
At that time number of prominen,
women started the work for the Y. w
c. A. At the present time the member
ship contains 1900 names.
Today there are many classes in the
local association and the range of subjects
taught extends from millinery to art.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
NEW CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
Lincoln Park Residents Organize To-
Public improvements.

Public Improvements.
At a meeting held last night at the
Church of the Holy Comforter. 14th and
East Capitol streets, the organization of
the Lincoln Park Citizens Association
was perfected by the election Of d. A.
Edwards. president: George r. Linkins,
vice president: Charles E. Riordan, sec
retary. and Seth d. Gage, treasurer. The
new organization adopted a constitution
and decided to hold monthly meetings
after this month.
A G. Hermann. president of the South
east Washington Citizens Associa ation
told the new body that he was glad his
association was to have the assistance
of another similar organization. He said
the eastern section of the city had been
sadly neglected in the past and he hoped
the associations would be able to ac-
cOmplish something.
Mr.. Hermann said he hoped the time
would soon come when the prisons would
be removed from the eastern section and
the streets made passable. In Manila
he said, many improvements have been
made. but in East Washington practically
nothing has been done. He spoke Of the
lack OF public parks in the southeast
section and spoke Of the necessity of re-
claiming the Anacostia flats. A bridge
across the Anacostia' river at Massachu-
setts avenue. he stated. is also needed
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Returns to Atlantic Waters.

The barkentine Good News formerly
one OF the clipper ships out of Baltimore
i'll the Rio coffee trade. is to again visit
the Atlantic after an absence of over a
Year in the Pacific. About two years ago
The Good News was sold by its Baltimore
nners to parties in Seattle. and after a
voyage OF about 200 days she arrived at
that port. On the trip around Cape Horn
the vessel was caught In violent gales and
lost its masts. The vessel has been char
tered to bring cargo of asphalt from
California to New York. and the good
ship will once more double Cape Horn in
order 10 reach its old cruising grounds
capt. Ericsson of Baltimore. long COM
mander of the Good News. will have
charge on the voyage. The barkentine
made record for speedy voyages from
E;o to the Chesapeake. and it was the
last of the feet to bring coffee 10 Balti
more
The Good News was built by W r.
Woodali & Co. AT Baltimore, in lSS9 for
Stewart & Co.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
New Academy.

"Texas," a comedy drama by ]. Mauldin
Feigl, which has been presented in this
city year after year without loss OF pop
ularity, is the attraction offered to the
patrons of the New Academy this week.
The play is a portrayal of ranch life On
the frontier. The plot, through which
runs very pretty love tale, abounds in
exciting scenes and comedy situations. 1t
deals with an English lord who learns
through cattle thief that certain tract
Of land owned by a rancher is rich in
gold. The rancher is forced to sell on ac-
count of debt. The schemer's plans are
frustrated by the discovery of oil upon
the small property Of the hero. who comes
to the rescue of his employer by marry
ing the ranchers daughter and buying up
the land himself. Claire Fuller as Texas
West gave an excellent portrayal as the
daughter of the Colonel, and won the
hearts Of the large audience by her clever
acting. Edward Archer as the villain.
Pasquale. gave a creditable performance
throughout. Irving Cummings. the hero,
called "Freshwater Jack, made a ia
Norable impression.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
NO ASSEMBLY HALL.
No Funds for Annex to the Mon
roe School Building.

That an assembly hall be provided in
the proposed four-room addition to the
Monroe School building is the request
of the Columbia Heights Citizens AS
sociation, filed with the District Commits
sioners
The association will be Informed by
the commissioners however. that the
appropriation for the addition is not
sufficiently large to allow for an assem-
bly, hall. Building Inspector Ashford
has reported that the plans for the build
ing have been completed.
THE appropriation for this building.
after deduction of the cost of Il neces-
sary site. will not admit of an assem-
bly, hall" says the building inspector.
THE building is designed to be fire
proof, and il is my opinion that the
plans drawn up will very nearly eX-
hauSt the balance of the appropriation,
leaving only enough to improve the
rather extensive additions to the play
grounds.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Lecture by Prof. Carroll.

Prof Mitchell Carroll of George Wash
ington University will lecture this even
ing at the District Public Library on
Greek Legend and Archaeology" The
lecture will be illustrated by the stereop-
ticon.
In addition there Is on view In the
second floor OF the library building an
exhibition of pictures of ancient Greek
life and art. This illustrative material
is in part loaned by the Library of Con-
gress and in part drawn from the Public
Lbrarys own collections.
Prof. Carrolps lecture forms one of the
free series given under the auspices of
the National Society Of Fine Arts. The
concluding lecture Of the course will be
given March 60 by George Oakley Tot
ten. jr, on Architectural Vienna and
Constantinople.' The public is invited
to these evening lectures. which are
given beginning at S:15 o'clock.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Columbia.

Devotees of comedy last evening at the
Columbia Theater enjoyed the return en-
gasement of '"The Rejuvenation Of Aunt
Mary" to the fullest, and called Miss
May Robson before the curtain several
times after each act. President and Mrs.
Taft and party occupied one of the boxes
Ind showed their appreciation Of the
fusillade of repartee and farcical situa-
tions with which the play abounds. By her
owa personality Miss Robson carries the
piece. Her rejuvenation Of Aunt Mary
Is deliciousiy absurd, but never ridicu-
lous. as the part might appear, perhaps,
in the hands of one whose comedy is
equal to its task. Mr.. Jack Storey, as
the erring nephew. with a propensity
for smashing cabmen and sending the
bill to his Aunt Mary. Is most enjoyable,
terially. Nina Saville. as the brow-beaten
servant Of Aunt Mary. is really con-
vincing.
The play deals with the rejuvenation
n %.x nnIanS Ma msiden ady S! Of Weass
q hepelessly violent temper and dispo-
sition that would have been the envy of
more than one tyrant OF history. Withal.
she poSSeSSes a heart Of pure gold, ever
ready to sympathize and help when prop
erly appealed to. Her love for her
nephew. . young collegian who steps off
the water wagon now and then to sow
few wild oats by the wayside. Is her one
weakness. After settling for his boyish
escapades,' time and again. with checks
of three figures. she finally disinherits
him. when breach-of-promise suit is
brought against him and featured in red
Ink by the newspapers. The old lady
holds out several weeks and then yields
to the entreaty of several of her
nephew's college chums to come to New
York and nurse her nephew, who, they
represent, has the measles. Aunt Mary
goes to Gotham forthwith and discovers
many things. That her nephew has the
healthiest case of measles on record is
minor discovery. She learns that cham
pagne, roof gardens. autos. Partisan at
tire. maids and buffers and the What-not
of modern cosmopolitan luxury are not,
necessarily. right bowers Of the world.
the flesh and the devil, and this knowl-
edge makes country life henceforth un-
bearable. Straightway Aunt Mary
emerHes from her cocoon and becomes
full-blown butterfiy-at least. as much
of one as her age will permit. She
moves Ito town." and the curtain falls
with her blessing on her erring nephew.
who has taken unto himself a promised
wife who meets with Aunt Mary's ap-
probation.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
New National.

"The Merry Widow" last evening
opened the second and last week Of it's
Washington engagement. providing en-
tertainment for capacity audience in
the New National Theater. The attend
ance would seem to indicate that the
jolly Viennese operetta might continue
its run in the National capital indef1-
nitely. The wealth Of costumes and
pleasing scenic effects and the capti-
waiting melodies. including the now ia
nous Merry Widow" waltz, called for
emphatic approval. The production and
the cast are the same as last week,
Frances Cameron appearing as the wild
ow and Donald Brian as Prince Dapilo.
Miss Cameron has won q place in the
esteem of her audiences here that cor
responds to the extraordinary popularity
she enjoys elsewhere. and Donald Brian
continues to provide a most exhilarating
picture Of Partisan gayety. Miss Kas-
par's work earns q measure of appre-
citation most gratifying to her many
friends in this city.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
ACCUSES KEYSTONE TROOPS.
Keeper Asks Pennsylv,
MIA to Pay for Damages.

J. W. Mossburg, proprietor of lunch
rooms at 1st and Decatur streets north
east and North Capitol and o streets
northwest, which were raided by soldiers
last week, stated today that he had
written to Gov. Stuart Of Pennsylvania
claiming $1,000 damage, which. he said.
was done by members Of Company X, 5th
Regiment Of Pennsylvania.
When told of report that Sergt Maj.
c. w. Smith of the 5th Regiment, Penn
sylvania Infantry. had denied that men,
bers of that command had committed the
raid he stated he had Information from
the railroad officials that Company K OF
the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment was the
only one which embarked from the rail-
road yards at lexington. and, further,
that several officers from New York and
Ohio regiments had informed him that
the raiders were Pennsylvania troops.
Mr.. Mossburg said that II the claim is
not allowed by the governor his lawyers
would take legal steps to secure the
claim.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Lyceum.

W. 4. Watson's Burlesuuers danced,
sang and made merry in general before
a delighted audience at the Lyceum last
evening. The show is rather out of the
ordinary. the first half portraying upper
New York life in 1866 and the second
continuing as sequel. The customary
musical numbers are run in from time
to time, but a consistent plot survives.
Billy Watson works hard throughout
the performance, winning much applause.
Billy Spencer, as Grogan. runs a close
second. The remainder of the company
is well balanced and satisfactory.
Evening star., 1909-03-09

tys presented a good instrumental and
vocal act They performed solos. duets
and sextets upon a variety of wind and
stringed instruments. An act representa-
tive o. Roman sports and pastimes. used
to present two strong men and acrobats
was given by La Feen, Cross and COM
pany La Vean also presented a series
Of classic poses. showing his remarkable
muscular development. Other numbers
OH the bill are Sam J. Curtis and COM
pany. in a country school comedy: the
Great Richards impersonator and toe
dancer. and Dooley and Sayles, in songs
and comedy. The vitagraph show de-
picted Wood and Pulp Milling
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Chase's.

\ capacity house greeted the bill at
Chase's last night. Billie Montgomery
and Florence Moore, recently prominent in
spectacular extravaganza. presented an
act of music interspersed with plentiful
sprinkling of laughab!e nonsense that
caught the audience. AS an eccentric
piano player and dancer Montgomery was
especially good. Holden's Merry Mani
kins gave miniature vaudeville show on
Il miniature sta:e. Although no attempt
was made TO conceal the wires by which
the little figures were worked. the audi
snce had to. look twice and rub their eyes
to be sure The little people were not really
eH6ow ed with life. The Six Musical Cut
Evening star., 1909-03-09
Majestic.

The Majestic Theater's live vaudeville
this week presents the Hurleys. gy1nnasts.
in hand balancing: Harry Mantell. COM
edy monologist, who proved himself very
clever, and Randolph & Lockhart. in a
refined singing and dancing act. The
cameraphone talking pictures showed
"Vesta Victoria" and other favorites. A
travelogue, showing Hindoo !ife, and
Illustrated songs closed the performance
Evening star., 1909-03-09
ATTEND PURIM BALL.
Children of United Hebrew Congre-
cations Win Prizes.

The annual children's Purim ball. held
in Masonic Temple last evening. under
the auspices of the United jewish Con-
gregations. was largely attended. The
children occupied the floor at all times.
Diminutive cowboys sported with Dolly
Vardens. Billie Possum was there in all
his glory. hobnobbing with George Wash
ington, who was attired in white silk
clothes. a powdered wig. silk stockings.
buckled shoes and much dignity. TEDDY"
was also present with a trusty musket
looking for imaginary lions and ever and
anon taking a shot.
The judees-Arthur ". Newmyer. Sam
the following awards
Prizes for boys-"Billy Possum." to
Morris l.. Rich: Roosevelt" to Allbury
Fischer: isis Hopkins" to Lena Kaban-
sky: Pink Salome" TO Henry King.
Prizes for girls-"Pink dancing girl to
Lucille Wallerstein: 'Aunty Drudge" to
Sylvia Oppenheimer; Dutch GIRL to
Blanche Levy; Columbia to Ruth
Frank.
First group prize was awarded to the
'Inauguration visitors" consisting of
Dorothy Ettinger. Floraine Sommers. Ju-
liza Kohner. Elenor Selinger Juliette IIcn-
tenstein. David Blum. Morris Kohner.
Lester Steiner and Percy Swartz.
Second group prize went to the ''Recep-
ton committee" consisting of Miriam
Frank, Sophia King, Selma Selinger,
Edna Oppenheimer. Carrie Oppenheimer,
Rosie Bresener and Rita Schiffman.
Special prizes were awarded to the fol-
lowing girls: Hortense King, Ruth Kahn,
Miriam Kleeblatt, Bertha Wolf. Edna
Schwab, Ruth Grossner and Elma Hol-
lander.
After the distribution Of prizes dancing
was indulged in. The floor committee was
made up of: Max Fischer. chairman;
David Oettinger. Norman Blum, Harold
Strauss. Clarence Eiseman. Norman Fis-
cher. Harold Lichtenstein. Louis Glasser
Morris Linsheimer. l.. Loeb Phil Herman
and Harry Sanger.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
GuR1EY CHURCH RECEPTION.
Congregation Listens to Addresses
by the Pastor and Others.


The congregation OF Gurley Memorial
Presbyterian Church, Florida avenue
northwest, held reception In the church
parlors last night. About 200 persons were
In attendance. The rooms were beautifully
decorated in green and white. and the
later part of the evening was spent in
listening to "reminiscences Of various MEM
bers relative to the early work in the
church.
Rev. DR.. J. Russell Verbrycke. pastor
of the church. made a short address of
welcome. James Reisner. one OF the eld-
ers, also made q short address. in which
he spoke of the enlargement OF the ac-
tivities Of the congregation. Mrs. William
Allison told of the work accomplished by
the Ladies' Aid Society In the past. and Of
the plans Of the organization for the COM
ing year.
Frank j. Day spoke for the deacons Of
the church. Mrs. Charles p. Grandfleld
for the missionary society and Charles
Merwin for the elders. Mrs. Gertrude
Dana Brockway sang several solos. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Grace Cole. At
the close of the program refreshments
were served.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
NEGR0 ATTACKS SCHOOLGIRL
YOUTH GRAPPLES WITH HIM
AND PUTS HIM TO FLIGHT.
Chased and Knocked Down. Bertha
Tyler's Cries Bring Timely Aid.
Assailant Escapes.

Bertha Tyler, schoolgirl was chased
through an alley by a negro last night
and knocked down. Worse threatened her.
The timely appearance of a youth. who
grappled with her pursuer and put him to
flight, was her salvation in her moment
of peril.
The child is fourteen years old. Her
mother. Mrs. Mary G. Tyler. lives at AIS
sth street southwest. Her peril occurred
in the vicinity of her home.
Warren Wister. her savior, is nineteen
years of age and lives not far away at
negro as her assailant struck her down.
Struggling with the black man, Wister
was unable to hold him until the arrival
of the police. Two negro companions as
sisted the childs assailant to get away.
Bertha was in such nervous condition
this morning and suffered such pain from
injuries inflicted by the negro that she
was in her bed and under the care of a
physician.
Police of the fourth precinct were noti-
fled. Inspector Boardman detailed De-
tectives Warren and Mullen on the case.
A description of the negro was obtained.
Several men were arrested on suspicion.
None has been identified as the culprit.
Maj. Sylvester. anxious to have the man
apprehended. will pay literally for infor-
nation leading to his arrest.
Bertha. who is a pupil at the Jefferson
School. last evening had been at the
home of Pearl Davis. schOolmate, at
406 eth street southwest. preparing her
studies for today. On her way home
about S:45 o'clock she was attacked
Bertha was SCARCELY 100 feet from her
home when she heard a grun voice say
to her not to run and that if she did She
would be killed. Badly scared, she dart
ed down the alley instead of continuing
the straight road home.
Close behind followed the negro. When
the schoolgirl was a short distance from
the street she was overtaken.
Seized by the throat and knocked down.
Bertha was at his mercy. But she mus
tered strength to cry out her peril.
Wister heard her cries and rushed to
her aid. He knocked down her assailant.
But the negro rose to his feet. eluded
his opponent. took to his heels and es'
capped.
Mrs. Tyler mother of the child, heard
the excitement. Sine went to find out what
it was about She heard and recognized
the cries of her child.
Bertha was taken into her home. The
physician was sent for.
When the police reached the Tyler home
they found. Bertha's head and nose had
been hurt. She said the negro had pound
ed her head against the pavement. She
says she was SO scared she does not think
she would be able to recognize the man.
Evening star., 1909-03-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
BAD WATER AT SCHOOL.
Well at Benning Condemned by
Health Authorities.

The wafer from the we'll on the prem
:sas Of The colored school at Benn!ng has
been found by the health department TO
Ne unfit for drinking purposes and tho
school authorities notified by the Com
nissioners that the water should not be
used. The pump has been provided with
a lock and chain to prevent its use.
Samples OF water from an adjoining
we'll have been taken by the health de-
partment says letter from the Com
s!oners to the board Of education, with
a view TO determining whether it is suita-
bic for use temporarily, until a deep we'll
can be provided for the school. There
are, however. no funds available at pres
ent with which TO construct a deep well.