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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
TURKEY HANG|NG OUT
TEMPTS NIGHT PR0WLER
Mean Thief Gets Away With
Dr.: Edward Lee Morgan's
Thanksgiving Bird.

DR.. Edward Lee Morgan's turkey did
not roost high enough last night to be out
Of the reach of thief. who entered
the yard in rear Of his home. 231J
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The
fowl was purchased for the Thanksgiving
dinner and put out in the cold air, where
it would keep well until this morning.
Before the family retired last night the
intruder had been there and gone.
An unidentified visitor who appeared at
the house of Ernest Reed, 322 B street
southwest, last night also made prepara-
tons for the Thanksgiving holiday. He
entered the sleeping apartment OF Reed
and took S2S.49 In cash, a pair of shoes
and laundry ticket.
Policemen connected with the ninth pre-
cinct are trying to ascertain the identity
Of the persons who are supposed to be
enjoying a feast of ginger-cakes which
are unpaid for in the vicinity of Dean
wood today. A box containing five pounds
Of the cakes disappeared from the store
OF Joseph Musannippi, on Sheriff road,
last night. The box was obtained by
and reaching through the opening.
A crate containing thirty dozen eggs
disappeared last night from in front OF
the clearinghouse Of Mrs. w. E. Nor
ton. 200 A street southeast. The police
of the fifth precinct, to whom the loss
was reported. have found no trace OF the
thief.
Frederick Chase, a NJ street northwest.
and W. NJ Dambroski, 7US II street
northeast, each complained to the police
last night Of a bicycle theft. Chase was
relieved of his wheel while he was in the
Public Library, while Dambroskis bicy-
Gle was taken from Maryland avenue and
18th street The police think 1t probable
that the wheels were taken by boys who
wanted to enjoy Thanksgiving outing
awheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
LADIES WILL COOPERATE.
Decide to Form Auxiliary of Capital
Branch, Letter Carriers Association.

At entertainment and social given
under the auspices Of Capital Branch,
No. 142. National Association Of Letter
streets northwest. last evening a large
percentage of the ladies present decided
to form an auxiliary to the branch of the
association.
The social was given largely for the
purpose of interesting the wives and
daughters of carriers in the forming OF
such an organization, as has been done
in many of the other large cities. Be-
sides those who signed their names as
being willing to form such an organiza-
ton there were many present who signi-
fed that they would join at a later date.
Mrs. Edward Hines was elected tempo
,rary chairman and Mrs. j. w. Murphy
temporary secretary of the auxiliary, and
Edward Hines was made chairman Of
committee which is to arrange for the
permanent organization of the auxiliary.
A meeting will be held in January, when
the organization will take permanent
form.
There was short program. consisting
Of several vocal solos by Charles W. Nc
Intosh and Miss Geraldine McNerhany,
and piano solos by Miss Valeska Plate.
Ladies' Auxiliary of Oriole Branch OF
Baltimore. Md. made a brief address con-
corning the purpose and benefits of the
auxiliary Refreshments were served
and dancing was enjoyed until late
hour.
Ell, Croye-ideaI quality hutter-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Drivers Association Members En-
loving Last Meet of the Series.

The third and last Of the series of mat
inees for the Riders and Drivers Associa-
ton of the District Of Columbia began
on the Potomac Park speedway soon after
o'clock this afternoon. The first heat
was in the free-for-all pace. The prizes.
silver cups. in the four classes. two for
pacing and two for trotting. will be
awarded after the events are concluded.
The speedway committee, consisting of
T. w. Dunworth. Andrew Geeson and
E. F. Hall. already has the cups in hand.
1t appears likely that the matinee this
afternoon will be the last one over the
present speedway, as the government ex-
poets to extend a street through it the
middle of December. Col Spenser Cosby.
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds. said today, however. that the
association would be permitted to. race
over a road that is now being built from
18th street to 23d street, permitting a
course a little short of half a mile The
new road runs parallel to B street. and is
thirty rods wide. For the present 1t will
have covering of cinders. Col. Cosby
said he would do all in his power to
make it a good course for the harness
races of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
GRAIN AND FRUITS ADORN.
Symbols of the Harvest Shown in
st. Thomas Church.

Rev. Or. G. f. Smith offcated at the
celebration of the holy communion at 8
O'Clock. and at the Thanksgiving day
service and communion at IL o'clock this
morning at st. Thomas Episcopal
Church. 18th street near Dupont Circle.
lie was assisted by Canon j. w. Austin
at both services. The church was deco
rated with grain, autumn leaves, fruits
and chrysanthemums.
A large vested choir of mixed voices
rendered special musical program. The
TIE Deum,' by Fay. and the "Jubiate,"
10y Jordon. and the anthem, He Shall
60 Forth With JOY" by Barnby. were
sung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
MILES GETS NO DAMAGES.
Collision Of His Vehicle With Car
Not Railroads Fault.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles, L. s. A., retired.
yesterday lost his suit for $1,000 dam
ages against the Capital Traction Com
pany.
A jury in Circuit Court No. rendered
a verdict in favor of the company.
A horse and carriage belonging to Gen.
Miles colifded with car in March, 1909,
near 2Sth and NJ streets The driver
claimed the car was negligently operated.
causing the collision.
Witnesses for the railroad company
testified that the horse was driven across
the tracks Immediately in front of the
moving car, and that the collision hap
pened before the motorman could bring
the car to a stop. The carriage was
demolished, but the horse was not seri-
ously injured.
Attorney c. c. Hackett appeared for
Gen. Miles. The company was repre-
scented by Attorneys r. Ross Perry &
Son and G. Z. Dunlop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
CARE of BABV'S
SKIN FROM B0R1TT

Mothers throughout the world have come 10
realize that no other soap is we'll suited for
cleansing and preserving baby's delicate skin and
hair rs Cuticura soap. 1t is pure that it ma,
lie used with confidence from the hour Of birth
Warm baths with -Cuticura- soap and geutlc
inointings With cuticura ointment afford SAFE
speedy and economical method OF frcein; the SIX
AMI scalp of cruptious. itchinss. crustings and
cravings. and Of establishing u permanent condi-
Jion OF 81 in and hair health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
QUIET ON THE RIVER FRONT.
Only the Oyster Wharf Showed Evil
dence of Business Activity.

Thanksgiving day was generally OBJ
served by the business houses along the
river front. a number Of the wood and
lumber handling firms remaining closed
all day. and the others opening this
morning for few hours and closing by
noon. In the steamboat Offices only
such employees were kept on duty as
are absolutely necessary to look after
freights coming and going. Except
about the oyster wharf the river front
was deserted. and looked like a Sun
day, everybody being at home to en-
Joy the holiday. The oyster wharf was
tnronged all the morning with buyers
Of bushels and Lalf bushels of oysters.
which they had opened on the wharf
and which many carried nome to ada
to the, Thanksgiving dinner. while
others ate them out of the shell as
they were shucked. These oyster-eat-
ing parties are common features on the
oyster wharf Sundays and holidays
At the steamboat wharves ii Is stated
that more people than ever Lefore went
from this city to places along the RIVER
to spend the holiday at their. former
homes in the river counties or Virginia
and Maryland. Some few power boat
owners took advantage Of the holiday TO
make trip down the river after the
ducks. geese and other game, but the
number II Is said. was not SO large as in
previous years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Tug Miraflores Arrives at Ancon.

The new tug Mirafiores, built at the
shapyard Of Pussy & Jones at Wilmington,
Del. for the isthmian canal commission.
has arrived safely at Ancon. Canal Zone.
and has been turned over to the oYficials
of the commission for service in connec-
ton with the work on the isthmus. The
trip was one Of 14.OOO miles. the vessel
having to- go around the Horn and up the
Pacific coast to reach her destination. Ac-
cording to reports received from the COM
handing officer. of the vessel she encoun-
tered several heavy gales and in one of
them GOO tons of coal had to be jettisoned
to keep the vessel afoat. She arrived at
AncOn November 4 in good order and
ready. after some slight repairs, 10 take
up the duties assigned her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
RUNAWAY MOTHER WRITES.
Says She Is in Pittsburg, But Fire
man Husband Doubts.

Mrs. Juanita Berry, the young wife of
Fireman Milton Berry of No. IS engine
company who disappeared from her home.
81 Lincoln avenue, Anacostia two weeks
ago, leaving her baby with her mother.
has not yet been located =
Mr. Berry renewed his request last
night for police help in finding his wife.
A letter from her to her mother says she
is working in Pittsburg drug store Mr..
Berry believes. however, she is still in
this city.
The missing woman has dark complex
ion, black hair and dark blue eyes When
she left home she wore a dark blue coat
suit. big black hat trimmed with two
plumes and had gold watch and chain
She also wore small silver ring
a description of her has been sent to
the several police stations and her photo
graph exhibited to the detectives at head
quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
OBSERVED IN THE SCHOOLS.
Varied Forms of Thanksgiving Elk
ercises Held by the Pupils.

Thanksgiving was celebrated in almost
all of the local public schools yesterday,
the exercises taking varied forms. One
Of the most popular was that of drama
tizing various ideas connected with the
day, especially the harvests and the first
Thanksgiving day.
Addresses were given in many of the
schools relating to the history and sig
nficance OF the annual celebration In all
the schools where the day was observed
to any great extent there were songs by
the children. appropriate readings, recita-
lions and tableaux
Pupils in several of the schools gave
plays, most of which were written nv
teachers or pupils. The plots were based
on the historical associations of the day.
including features of Puritan life and the
earl. days of the first colonists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Pledged to Keep Up Dues.

AT meeting of members of the True
Reformers Tuesday night in the main
auditorium of the True Reformers' Hall
the members pledged themselves not only
TO keep UP their dues. but to aid the or
ganization financially If called upon.
Next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
several thousand members Of the eighty
four fountains of the District will as
semble at Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Church,
on III street near 18th street northwest
Rev. DR.. |. n. Ross. the pastor. will de-
liver an address on THE Negroes Contri-
button to American Civilization The
Metropolitan choir will furnish music
and w. r. Griffin. the District chief, will
preside.
a meeting is planned to be held Novem-
Der - in the True Reformers Hall to ex-
press sympathy for the True Reformers
in their present trouble. Speeches will be
made by some OF the influential local race
leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
PORTABLE RESCUE STATION.
Red Cross Railroad Car Soon to Start
on Its Travels.

The American Red Cross Society has
arranged to send a car containing port
able rescue station all over the United
States to teach Observation-Disclosures to
railroad employees and employees Of fac
tories, as we'll as covering other grounds
where there is danger from accidents.
1t is intended that this car will cover
a wider field than the car put into service
by the bureau. of mines. l., however
will do work in the mining districts as
we'll.
The car. which now is in Buffalo, n Y,
receiving it's equipment, was presented to
the American Red Cross by the Pullman
Car Company, and the railroads, 1t is
said. will make no charge for hauling the
portable first-aid school throughout the
country.
DR.. NJ. Whitfield Glasgow of Birming-
ham. Ala, will have charge of the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Cushing Camp dominates.

Nominations for the election to be held
December II were made last night at a
meeting of William B. Gushing Camp.
No. 80, Sons Of Veterans, Division OF
Maryland Those nominated were: COM
mander. c. 0. Howard and s. T.. Robb:
senior vice. commander. f.. A. Lange:
junior vice commander. Carl Van White;
secretary, c. a. Sidman: treasurer, Will
liam +. Wolfe: camp council. II. w.
Rutledge. c. c. Jones and J. w. MUIR
ply: representative Department of Po-
tomac c. 4. r. relief committee. Rev.
]. l.. Brenizer; delegates to death benefit
association, f. r. Campbell and w. r.
Wolfe; delegate to division eneampment.
S. s. Culberson; representative TO divls-
ion encampment, l.. A. Lange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Chamber of Commerce Delegates.

To represent the Washington Chamber
of Commerce at the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress, which meets here De-
cember ., President William +. GUIDE has
appointed the following delegates: Chaplin
Brown, f. ii. Droop. Albert Schulteis,
Jas T. oyster. William F.. GUIDE, d. ].
Callahan. d. S. Porter, George Stuart,
Edw. Eynon, Geo Y. Worthington Will
liam Il. Shannon. G. NJ. Hunt, N NJ.
Merritt. G. j. Bell. A. l.. Sinclair.
He has also appointed the following
delegates to the convention OF the Ameri-
can Civic Association which meets here
December IA: II. h. +. Macfarland
s. C. Bone. T. w. Noyes, Ira E. Bennett,
O. r. Newman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
CAPT. STRATTON JOINS
AERONAUT|CAL RESERVE
Permission to Make Flights
From Deck of the ''0zark"
Will Be Asked.

Capt. Samuel W. Stratton. comma ndins
the Naval Battalion, N. G. D. c.. has be-
come member Of the Washington SUBJ
station of the United States Aeronautical
Reserve. He said today that he would
appoint an officer of the Naval Battalion
to outline the plans of the reserve to the
members of the battalion. and that he
would do all in his power to assist in
forming large and active substation at
Washington.
Commodore John Barry Ryan will be in
Washington within the next few days
and will discuss with Capt. Stratton
plans for giving members of the Naval
Battalion instruction relative to the use
of aeroplanes in naval warfare.
Capt. Charles J. Fox, in charge of the
Washington substation Of the Aeronauti-
cal Reserve, said today that when the
local branch was we'll organized permits
sion would be asked of Gen.. George H.
Harries, commanding the National Guard
of the District. to make experiments from
the decks OF the naval reserve ship Ozark
similar to those recently made by Ely in
Curtiss biplane from the deck of the
scout cruiser Birmingham.
The aerial maneuvers to be made by the
Washington substation OF. the reserve,
Capt. Fox said, will include flying over
land and water. and also rising from and
alighting on vessels. LAS the Ozark is
stationed constantly at Washington, -
Capt. Fox said, ''it would be readily
available and the experiments would be
interesting and instructive"
The subject Of Joining the Aeronautical
Reserve will be discussed by members Of
the Naval Battalion at their next regular
assembly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
RED CROSS STAMPS LEGAL,
Not in Gift Enterprise Glass, Says
Mr.. Thomas.

No prosecutions will be entered
against merchants who handle Red Cross
Christmas stamps" Corporation. Counsel
Thomas said yesterday. "As understand
these stamps. they are mere Merry
Christmas pastors, to be stuck on pack
ages and gifts. They are sold for a
cent each and the cent goes to charity.
There is nothing about them that savors
Of the gift enterprise, as does the trading
stamp"
Mr.. Thomas was tolo this morning that
the Red Cross had complained because
several people had refused to handle the
Red Cross stamps this year in view of
the fight waged on trading stamps. He
said that there was no ground for the
regards Red Cross Christmas stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
SUIT FOR $4,000.
Claim Of Injury by Premature
Starting Of Car.

Sylvia Rosenfeld. by her next friend,
Bella Rosenfeld, has filed suit against
the Capital Traction Company to recover
$4,000 damages for alleged personal in
jury. Through Attorney. Mark Stear-
man it is alleged the conductor did not
give her time to secure seat when
boarding car At the loop July 3 last,
and as a. consequence she was thrown
against the back of a seat and to the
floor OF the car. She declares she is per-
manently injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
LOCAL MENTION.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-Francis Wilson i'm THE
Bachelors Baby" S:15 pm.
Relasco-Fritzi Scheff in THE Mikado, -
Ella pm.
Columbia-Iulian Eltinge in THE tasci-
mating Widow" sh5 pm.
Chase s-Polit2 vaudeville, s:l5 pm.
New Academy-"St EiIno," s:l5 pm.
,,ayetS-"Parisian Widows" s:i5 pm.
New Lyceum--"New Century Girls"
la pm.
Howard Theater, r street near It'll
81. Elmo" s:l5 pm,
Casino-NaudeVile and moving pic
lures, l3:i5 To 5:;O and Gas to I pm.
Majestic Vaudeville and moving pic
lures, A.. To = and To ii pm.
Cosmos-Vaudevile anu moving pic
lures, l pm Ia III pm.
The Arcade-Daucing and roller skat-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
MUST APPEAR IN COURT.
Judge Decides a Fugitive Cannot
Test SuficiencY OF Indictment.

defendant cannot while he is a fugi-
tive from justice test the sufficiency Of an
indictment pending aga inst him.
Justice Wright made this decision yes
terday afternoon in the case of Vincent
Troviano. who is wanted II this jurisdic-
ton to stand trial on a charge CT grand
larceny.
The defendant was indicted last April
and Immediately fled the jurisdiction and
has not since been appreh ended. His at
torney. NJ. w. Sullivan, attempted. by
filing a demurrer, to have the indictment
dismissed In Troviano's absence but JUS
tice Wright refused to pass on the de-
murrer in the absence of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
FUNERAL OF M. F. KANE.
Services This Afternoon for Govern
ment Printing Office Emplove.

Funeral services for Michael F. Kane
who died at his home on II street last
Tuesday night. will be held this afternoon
from the undertaking parlors of Thomas
Costello, No. IL. III street northeast
The interment will be at Mount Olivet
cemetery.
Mr.. Kane was born in Worcester, Mass.
and was fifty-siX years of age During
his youth he worked in the rattan works
at Worcester. and removed later to
Toledo. Ohio. Some years afterward he
went to Chicago. and while in that CITY
was appointed to a position in the gov
eminent printing Office. From the position
of guard. he was later promoted to the
duties Of Waterman, which position he
held up to the time of his DEATH
Mr.. Kane had suffered for some time
with Brights disease, but it was only
recently that his ailment assumed a crit
ical stage. He was a bachelor and is
survived by sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
! misunderstanding
Caused Many Sores, but V ictin
Was Soon Able to Work.

The great edacacy OF Hoods Sarsaparilla il
cases Of blood poisoning Is shown by many con.
vincing testimonials. as by the following: My
husband suffered from blood poisoning. and sores
spread all over his right hand. Two. fingers Of
bis left hand were also affected. He tried all
sorts Of ointments. but they failed. At my sug-
gesticn he took Hoods Ssrsapariila. and was
soon able to work again" Mrs. Jane ColEan.
Lawrence, Mass.
Get 1t today ip usual liquid form or cbocolated
tablets called SARSATABS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
- Philadelphia and Return,

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.. account Army
Navy foot ball game
Tickets sold for all trains November %
and morning trains November ~; good
returning until November %, inclusive.
In addition to excellent regular trains,
special train of vestibule coaches, Pull
man parior. and dining cars will leave
Union station November 26 at IN am,
returning Immediately after the game.
Full particulars at ticket Offices 14l7
G street, $40 Pennsylvania avenue and
Union station. S. B. Hege. u. p. A.,
1917 G street northwest.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Printers Apprentices Give Ball.

National Rifles Armory presented
gay scene last night at the tenth annual
ball of the plate printers apprentices of
the bureau of engraving and printing.
All previous records for attendance We're
broken BY last nights crowd.
The floor committee was composed OF
Joseph Sullivan, chairman: Christopher
A. Nance and Joseph Johnson. The re-
ception committee comprised Joseph John
son. chairman; John DAILY and John Sulli-
van.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Harden Camp Initiation.

Five new members were admitted to
Richard J. Harden Camp No p United
Spanish War Veterans, at a meeting last
night at Eagles Hall. The committee on
plans for bringing the body of Gen.. NJ.
En- net Urell from Ireland reported that
satisfactory arrangements have been
made with relatives. and that the body
would he inferred at Arlington.
At the next meeting, to be held De-
cembes -, officers for the ensuing year
Will be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Pastor Is Given Purple Robe.

Mgr. Mackin. pastor of St. Paurs
Catholic Church, was given a hand
some purple robe at Thanksgiving
festival in the Sunday school hall of
the church last night by the Ladies'
of the parish. The pastor
made a short address, in which he
thanked the donors for the gift. A
chorus of children sang Thanksgiving
hymnS t.4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Divorce DEGREES for Two Wives.

Inez May Harrington was granted by
Justice Sf2 ford yesterday an absolute
divorce from Charles f.. Harrington. 4
The court also granted an absolute
divorce to Mrs. Minnie +. E,linser from
William c. Ellinger. The wife is given
the custody of the child CT the couple
with the privilege of resuming her maiden
name Minnie L. Schneider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Graduates of st. Cecilia's Dine.

The Alumni Association of st. Ce.
elias Academy met in the academy
pariors, COL East Capitol street, last
Monday evening. After brief business
session a banquet was served to the
members of the association and the
faculty. Officers of the association
are: President. Mrs. c. Semmes; vice
president Mrs. G.. Mccarthy; secretary
Miss Mary Maioney. and treasurer, Miss
Laura Callaghan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24
Pipe Set Bedding Afire.

Several companies of the fire Depart
ment, responding to an alarm, turned in
shortly after midnight, found a blaze I'm
the house Of Peter Firman. 1874 23d
street northwest The blaze started from
sparks from a pipe and set fire to bed
ding About $50 damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-24

Owing TO out-of-town business engage
ments. James NJ. Green requested Justice
Wright 10 relieve him as foreman of the
grand jury, and his request has been
granted.
Carl Casey, who has been. acting as
clerk to the grand jury. has been promot-
ed TO be foreman.