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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
EIGHT OPPORTUNITIES
DRAW Contributions
Fifty Dollars Added to Funds
Observation-Disclosures Shown
in Appeal.

While the total receipts yesterday for
the Associated Charities Eight Oppor-
tunities'' amounted to $50. this sum does
not fairly represent the real interest
which the appeal is making, it is de-
clared. This Is shown by the letters
which are being received at the Office,
923 HI street northwest. according to Fred
8. Lincoln, chairman of the appeals COM
mittee.
A friend writes as follows:
Enclosed find 81, which please use
where needed most in the Eight Oppor-
tunities' 1 like the idea of using the
word opportunity in this connection, for
it is such, and should be regarded as a
privilege that We can have these needs
pointed out to us. Am sorry that l have
not more to send"
Another contribution for Opportunity
No. comes from me and JACK" while
still another is from a child of six, in
closing 81 for Opportunity No. and 81
for Opportunity No. 4.
The total now in hand amounts to
$94S.O6 A statement Of the receipts fol-
lows:
Opportunity No. Fund complete, SUBJ
scriptiOns, $1S1.
incurable heart trouble. Four children.
One baby, another cripple $500 need
ed. B. C. A. 81: Facius Ii. Davis (aged
six years.. 81 previously acknowledged.
$}GS: total, $500.
Opportunity No. 3-Fund complete Sub
scriptions $40.
Opportunity No. 4-Blind colored man
with four motherless children, oldest six
teen; rent paid by relatives. $3.50 asked
for. Facius H. Davis (aged six), 81 :;
previously acknowledged, 5000: total.
$21.5O.
Opportunity No. j-Invalid widow with
four small children. So week needed or
5000 for the year. Ne and Jack, 81 );
previously acknowledged s20S.O1: total,
S2O9.O1.
Opportunity No. 6.-widow with six
children: three in school; oldest preparing
to teach. $3.50 needed. Previously ac-
knOwledged, $24.
Opportunity No. 7-Old colored couple,
man over eighty. Wife earns as able.
$50 needed E. j. s., SIS: previously
acknowledged. ST.; total. $32.
Opportunity No. S-Widow with three
children under twelve. Mother can only
earn s. a week. $2OS needed. A friend,
81; previously acknowledged. SIG; total,
ST.
Eight opportunities, undivided-M. J.
Lawrence. SO; Mrs. w. Murray Crane,
$50; previously acknowledged. $50 So:
total. $1L255
Total to date, $94S.O6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Of1cers of the Confederate Veterans
Association. Camp III, L. C. ". have
been elected as follows: Commander.
Holmes Conrad; first lieutenant COM
mander. Thomas W. Hungerford second
lieutenant commander. Fred Beall; adju-
tant John I. Caliaghan; financial secre-
tary, Joshua Davis: treasurer, Robert NJ
Narrower: sergeant-at-arms Benjamin
Thrift; chaplain. Rev. Randolph H. Nc
KIM surgeons, DR.. G. Wythe Cook and
Dr. Joseph l.. Suddarth; chairman of exec
utive committee. II. III. Marmaduke:
chairman OF relief committee, Orviile ].
Moat: chairman of employment commit
tee Judge Seth Shepard; chairman Of
membership committee, j. ]. CLEARWATER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Memoranda.

Barges Patuxent, Brandywine and Wis
sahickon, with coal from Baltimore and
Philadelphia, sailed in tow from the st.
Marys river for this city this morning;
schooner Sidonia Curley is expected to
arrive tonight with lumber aboard from
the Rappahannock river: scow Bush is at
Alexandria waiting an opportunity to go
down the river after railroad ties or cord
wood; schooner Madison is at Baltimore
with lumber from a Virginia point; barges
WicomicO. Potomac, Mattaponi, Chowan
and Quantico, coal laden, from Baltimore,
are on their way to this city and Alex
andria in tow of three tugs; schooner
Lottie Carter is in Nomini creek laden
with cordwOod for this city, and will
come here as soon as weather conditions
will allow; schooner Isabel is In harbor
on the Rappahannock river and not at
Solomons Island, Md, as reported;
schooner Bertha May is at a Potomac
point overhauling for spring service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
FINAL RITES FOR DIR. WIBER.
Services This Afternoon at New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services for DR.. D.. Elmer Wi
Der. who died at his home. 1868 18th
street northwest, early Wednesday morn
ing, were held at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clocks this
afternoon under the auspices of the local
Knights of Pythias. with which organ
ization the deceased had been promi-
nentiy connected for many years Rev.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, pastor of the
church, officiated.
The pallbearers were representatives of
various societies with which DIR. Wiber
was affiliated. Members of the District
of Columbia Dental Society attended I'm a
body. Interment was in Glenwood GENE
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
ICE DRIVEN ASHORE.
River Practically Free to Navigation,
Vessel Masters Say

The northwest wind which began blow
ing last night has carried ashore the ice
that was drifting about in the river, and
the officers Of the steamboats, arriving
here this morning report the river prac-
tically free Of ice and open to navigA-
ton by vessels under sail.
Ice has blocked the river to sailing craft
for about three weeks, but at no time
has it offered any serious obstruction to
the movements Of the tugs or steamboats,.
The ice still covers many of the creeks
tributary to the river, but it has become
greatly softened and will soon break up
unless another long spell of freezing
weather comes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
HELD ON TO HER PURSE.
Young Woman illustrates Attempt
of Negro to Rob Her.

An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night by an unidentified negro to rob
Miss Rose Kammerer Of 6l9 22d street
northwest as she was about to board a
street car at 22d and F streets north
west. 1t was the second attempt of the
kind I'm that vicinity this week. The
highwayman caught hold of Miss KAN
merer's handbag and tried to wrench
Ii from her hand.
Although the chain was broken. Miss
kammerer chung to the handbag and
frustrated the attempt of the robber.
She told the police of the incident and
described the negro as tall and slim
yellow boy about seventeen years old He
was wearing two blue coats and a light
felt hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Sudden Death of James Dove

James Dove. forty-eight years old, who
formerly conducted grocery store in the
southeast section Of the city. died sud-
denly of heart trouble last night at his
home. DOB street southeast. DR.. J. j.
Dunnigan of Do b street was summoned
to attend him. but he died before the
physician reached the house.
The deceased gave up the grocery bust
ness recently, and had since been en-
ployed as a solicitor for laundry. His
wife died several years ago. He is sur
vived by one son. Harry Dove. an en-
pioye Of the bureau Of engraving and
printing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
OXFORD BUILDING
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Big Crowd Looks on and Po-
lice Have Trouble in
Keeping 1t Back.

Fire, thought to have originated in
some rubbish under stairway in the
basement OF the Oxford building, 14th
street and New York avenue northwest,
last night. did several thousand dollars
damage.
When the fire was discovered by A. B.
Fitx Simmons Of the architectural firm
Of Rich & F1tz Simmons. who occupy a
room in the building, the blaze had a
good start.
Mr.. Fitz Simmons closed his office
about 1855 o'clock and was leaving the
building when he noticed large quantities
Of smoke in the hallway. He ran from
the building and sounded an alarm from
box lib at 18th and H streets.
With the arrival of Nos. .. 1, 16 and
IA engine companies, the water tower
and No. and truck companies. nearly
q thousand persons who were just re-
turning to their homes from the theaters
gathered to watch the fire. The reserves
the alarm. The throng of spectators
rapidly increased and the police had
considerable difficulty in keeping them
back.
When the fire department arrived at the
scene the flames had spread to an ele-
vator shaft and for time il was feared
they would get beyond control. Several
lines Of hose We're directed into the cellar,
while others. were taken through the
upper floors.
The store of Bennett & Company in the
lower corner of the building suffered
some damage to it's stock in the cellar,
as did the New Fiction Library store, adj
joining. This loss was caused by water.
The building is owned by the estate OF
Thomas F. Walsh. The loss is covered
by insurance.
The cars Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. the Capital Trac-
ton Company and Washington, Balti-
more and Annapolis railway were tied
up. The wreck wagons from the car
barns were unable to get the hose bridges
In working order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
CONVICTED BY C0URT-MARTIAL.
Hospital Corps Private to Be Dis
honorably Discharged From Army.

Private William Allen, company c, Hos
pital Corps. stationed at the Walter Reed
Hospital, was convicted by court-martial
convened at Washington barracks of be-
ing absent without leave and of drunk
enness in quarters. Evidence of seven
previous convictions was considered by
the court.
The accused was sentenced to be dis
honorably discharged, to forfeit pay and
allowances and to be confined at hard
labor for three months. The sentence was
approved by Gen. Grant, commanding the
Department Of the East.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Elks of Washington Lodge Dance.

About 80 couples were present at a
dance given by Washington Lodge, No.
Is, B. p. o. Elks, last evening at the
clubroon. 919 III street northwest. The
dance was given under the direction OF
the library committee, composed of SAM
uel Richards, chairman: Joseph III. Wood.
secretary; 3. F. Sauter. treasurer: Con-
rad HOFFMAN, p. +. Coffey and Albert s.
Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
CONDEMNATION CAN PROCEED,
Meridian Hill Property Owners De-
murrer Overruled.

In accordance with his opinion rendered
yesterday. that the Meridian Hill Park
act appropriated money to pay for the
land. Chief Justice Clabaugh today signed
formal order overruling the demurrer
of some owners to the right Of the gov
eminent to proceed to condemn the land
The court will name a commission jan
uary to appraise the value of the land
and improvements to be condemned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Will of Gen. Merritt Filed.

The will of Gen. Wesley Merritt. L. S.
A, dated June Is, 1899. has been filed
here for probate. All his real estate in
the state of Missouri and his interest in
the Merritt Real Estate Company of st.
Louis are left to his brothers and sis
tiers in equal shares. The remaining
estate is devised to his wife. Mrs. Laura
Merritt, who is named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
incorporated by Certificat;or

Inc manhattan Coffee Mills has hem
Incorporated by certificate filed with ~.
recorder Of deeds by ATTORNEY Alexand.r
"oh The capital stock is placed AT
$4,000. and the incorporafors are I7rv
Danenbers, Henry B. Terrett. Oscar w
Shumate. William b. Freese and Noses
Il. Rheine. The company's business is
located at eth street and Maryland ave.
nue. southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Two Wills Filed.

The will of Mrs. Emma V. Beckwith
dated July &, 1910, has been filed for pro-
bate. Her entire estate is devised to
her mother, Mary J. Beckwith. Mrs
Beckwith is also named as executrix.
BY the terms of the will of William G.
Wamsley, dated April Is, 1909, his entire
estate Is devised to Mrs. Fannie B. Simp-
son. She is also named as executrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
LIVES EIMB0T TERED
BY SKIN TROUBLES

Many estimable lives have been embittered By
skin anlictions due. in most cases. to neglect in
infancy and childhood. Delicate skins readily
become irritated and severe eruptions develop.
Then treatment after treatment is tried and
found wanting until life becomes a nightmare of
torture and Disagreement. imposing a fearful
handicap in the race for business or social ad-
vancement. Yet this physical and mental suffer.
ing might have been avoided mitigated By .
timely use Of Cuticura soap and ointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
An Amusing Tale.

Romance is the name of delightful
little gossipy tale by Mary Stewart Cut
ting, potentially true at every summer
boarding house. and charmingly written
1t is highly amusing. and the reader is
also not bothered with having to digest a
moral. Watch for it in the Sunday Mag
|Rziue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
R. H. Terill to Speak in Baltimore

Robert H. Terrill. one of the judges of
the Municipal Court of this city, is to be
the principal speaker at an emancipation
celebration in the auditorium OF John
Wesley NJ E. Church, Sharp and Mont
gomery streets, Baltimore, Md, next
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
ACCIDENT TO BIPLANE,
FLIGHT is PREVENTED
Rex Smith Machine Fails in Endur-
ance Test at College Park
Yesterday.

There was a trial of the Rex Smith
biplane at College Park yesterday. The
engine had been tuned up and it. was
intended to make an endurance fight to
test the full capacity Of the machine.
The plan was baked at the start, how
ever, by landing accident due to the
inexperience Of the operator.
Antony Janus, who has made a num-
Der of good fights in the machine. was
the aviator: but, being overconfident, he
disregarded instructions. He was told
to rise facing the wind, but, having con-
siderable power at command, tried to
rise with the wind on his back. The
result was that he was low in the air
when he had to make the first turn.
Loses Speed on a Turn.
An aeroplane, like any other vehicle,
loses speed on turn, and when it loses
speed naturally loses height. The re-
suit was that Janus landed heavily and
snapped one of the skids beside wrecking
the steering gear. He was thrown out.
but not injured.
This was exactly the same accident
that happened to the Wright aeroplane
at College Park when it was first left
in control Of army men at that place,
and happened almost in the same spot.
Repairs were commenced at once, but
the machine will be laid out LOT about
week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Light.

y chimney for every lamp.
A lamp for every use.
Either Gas. oil or electric.
We will loan you one.
National Inverted Gas Light.
No charge whatever unless
YOU wish to keep 1t, then 81 80.
GIG i2th-C. A. Muddman & C0-12O4 u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
The ShOPehanl,

RESTAURANT AND CAFE
Will provide special music for seeing the
old year out and the New Year in. Satur-
day. December 81. 1910. Souvenirs, &c.
See about reservation of tables.
JOHN T DEVINE, Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

S1.2S to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays, via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good returning Until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. "-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

you are well prepared to dispense New
Year hospitality. None other stands 50
high in favor with particular people.
doz. Maerzen or Senate, s1.15: dog. Lagos
81 so; bottle rebate, soc. Phone w. 1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Registered at The Star Office.

The following visitors registered today
at The Star office:
w. 8. Gordon and Mrs. Gordon. Will
low City. n. D.; c. A. Barnes. Wilson,
N. c.; E. w. Andrews, Pittsburg, Pa,
and Lewis Matzek, Mount Hope, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Your Order for Yellow Pine Laths
should be placed now. Special low
prices obtain. Eisinger Bros, 2109 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

trutt Sake Tor new he1fs.
Holmes Genuine Homemade Fruit Cake
is the most delicious cake you can serve
at your New Year reception. Any size
you want at 25c pound. Homemade Mince
Pumpkin and other favorite Pies, 2oc. De
livered direct. Holmes Bakery. 1O1 F st.
Tel. NJ. 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

In Making New Year Resolutions
include q resolution to open an account
with banking department of Union Trust
Co., 18th and H SITS. Interest on all &C
counts. Deposits subject to check.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

S1.25 Baltimore and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days, except Royal Linz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Home-COOJ<ed Dinner
| from 400 to pm. 25c and SSc. Ths
| Royal, sos 18th street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

1911 Model Davis Rotary. - Per
cent swifter. best for dressmakers. exc
pert repairs; advice free. els 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

for your New Year at homo. Every drop
of IL satisfies. delights. benefits Absolute
iy pure. amply aged. not filtered. Grocers.
or phone West So Arlington Bottling Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Call Up Phone North 1912 When You
desire fine carriages for social functions.
TTCO taxicabs, only So per hour.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Marsala and Malaga Wines.
Directimportation of highest grades Chris
tan Nanders Quality House. 800 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Would you live to he hundred. Sec
Clarence L. Culiens article. ..Cente-
naTians Two. in our next Sunday Mag
exinA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Force Mereuriai," another story of
oriental mystery by Michael White in
our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Member of Prominent Family.

Best Elgin Creamery Butter, Jjc Lib.
SACKS, Center and Western mkts.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
O'Donnell's star Branches

II you have no telephone leave your
Want Ads" for The Star at O'DOnnell' s
Pharmacy, 32d and M SITS. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
r YOur Roof Leaks.

f Your Roof Leaks.
Phone Old Reliable, 40 years in present
location. Work always satisfactory
John Moran Co, 1926 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Altnmont Suriuc Water,

Altnm0nt Spring Water.
Babies and young children are entitled
TO protection from typhoid and other
germladen waters Altamont unequal
ei in purity, unrivaled in quality.
Phone Main 1924. $40 14th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Loses Speed on a Turn.
Not Fault of Machine.

Mr. Smith expressed regret that the
accident had happened, but as it was
due entirely to the inexperience Of the
operator he was not inclined to blame
the machine. Flights will be resumed
as soon as the damage is repaired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
CITY ITEMS.

Cabs On Call n. 31Sl, Thomas Circle
Cab Co.. 14th and Mass ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

Robert L. Taylor, Jr., Enters
Upon Matrimonial and
Business Career.

Because he wanted to wed Miss Lila
NJ. Tolley Of Columbia. Tenn, much
more than he wanted a college education.
Robert Love Taylor, jr.. son of Senator
Taylor of Tennessee elopeed with her
and they were wed at Nashville Wed
nesday. The young couple arrived here
yesterday on their honeymoon trip.
When he walked into his parents
apartments in Stoneleigh Court yesterday
to announce his marriage to his father.
Taylor was surprised to learn that the
senator was in Nashville. The BRIDE
groom's mother welcomed him and
kissed them both. Mr. Taylor expects
the senator to transmit his parental
blessing from Nashville by wire.
Will Go Into Business.
With his bride Mr.. Taylor will remain
here for several days and then return
to Nashville, where he will enter bust
ness. 1t is understood the parents Of
the bride had no objection to Mr. Tay-
lor, who is twenty-three years old, but
wanted him to finish his course in civil
engineering at the Georgia Institute of
Technology before marrying their daugh-
ter.
Young Taylor left Atlanta, where the
college is located, Wednesday and went
to the home of Miss Tolley, ostensibly
to make call. She had a packed suit
case ready, and while her parents were
out the young people hurried to rail-
road station and departed for Nash
vile.
At Nashville they met Mr.. Levine, a
college mate and fraternity brother of
Taylor. who had made all arrangements
for the wedding. They went to Mr..
Levines residence, which was the home
Of Justice Lurton before he came to
Washington, and there the ceremony was
performed. The young people immedi-
ately wired to the senator, whom they
believed to be in this city, and started
north.
Member of Prominent Family.
Mrs. Taylor, jr.. is twenty years old
and a member Of one of tine most prom
inent and wealthy families in Tennessee.
She is beautiful and highly educated.
Her grandfather was speaker of the Ten
nessee legislature.
The couple are sure Mrs. Taylor's par
ents will transmit their forgiveness to-
day also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
Departures.

Schooner J. T. Parks. light. for the
lower Potomac to load oysters in the shell
back to this city; barge Albemarle, from
Alexandria with gravel for Norfolk; s. ..
Co. tank barges No. :; and No. IS, light,
from this city and Alexandria, in tow OF
tug No. IL, for Baltimore; barge Sassa-
fras, light, for bay point, from George
town: Hattie Rafting Joe, light, for a
Potomac point to load oysters in the shell
for the market here; tugs Camilla and
James o. Carter, with a tow for the
mouth of the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30

See Sacks In Center and Western Mkts.
Best Elgin Creamery Butter, 35c lb.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-30
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT,
Arrivals.

Tug d. NJ. Key, towing c. T. Co. boat
No. SO from Alexandria. where she de-
livered S. o. Co. barge from the Eastern
branch station; tugs Minerva and j. T.
Selectman. light, from down-river points.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-09-08
.H|LO POLITICS ARE
NEAR LIBEL STAGE

HILO. September 5.-Supervisor jim
Lewis has been taking advice as to
the propriety of bringing an action for
libel against IA Hoku, the Hawaiian
paper edited by Rev. S. L. Desha. This
is the result of one of the fractional
political troubles between the super.
visors of North and South Hilo, which
are represented by these gentlemen.
IA Hoku, in its last issue. criticized
Lewis for the purchase of those famous
disappearing beds which. it is now
alleged. are not used by any teachers
but by japanese servants who slumber
on the hundred dollar hunks. It is also
alleged that county money IS spent
uselessly in the widening of Front
street where one Russian, without
vote, is said to be employed as an in.
spector, at $3.50 per diem. to oversee
the work of two or three Hawaiians.
Comment is also made on appropria-
tions for schoolhouses and roads, the
work. 1t is alleged being done under
contract by subordinates of Lewis. At
the primaries. however. on Saturday,
the fourth successful candidate to the
county convention was James D.
Lewis. and Lewis saws the voters viii
soon let him know if he has been
crooked