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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
CHILDREN SEE SIGHTS
OF SANTA CLAUS LAND
Little Folks Know What They
Want and Are Early
Shoppers.

Toy departments are the children's play
grounds for today.
Saturday means holiday for thousands
OF youngsters. and holiday means q joy
Gus revel among the stores where Santa
Claus holds sway. And the stores are
making the children welcome.
Santa, himself. red and jolly and fur
red and whiskered, presides personally
in each OF these realms OF childhood
don't ask how the stores manage it
and just to create an atmosphere Of hts
everyday life at Iceville. on the pole, he
has wooded each toy kingdom with snow
powdered christmas trees, and hung every
where-anywhere-ga Of green's that
are red with holly berries, sparkling with
frost and ablaze with light that are some
times gay little candles and sometimes
electric flashes in ruddy bulbs.
Wonders Of Toyland.
And there are the wonderful toys that
whizz and rattle and buzz and tinkle,
with cars that go choo-choo, and air
ships that wheel and whirr-and as to
dolls and sleds and skates land every
thing-why there never was. and 1t
doesn't seem possible that there ever can
be again such delightful playthings as
Santa is showing in the toy departments
this Christmas.
Children are early shoppers. They know
what they want and they want 1t right
away No waiting for them until the
thing they want has been bought or pick
ed over. They have been saving their
Christmas money to buy gifts with, and
they spend 1t as soon as they see some
thing they want. And that is wisdom.
Even grown-ups are lcarning-at last
to be early shoppers. Experience has had
to teach them many hard lessons, but 1t
does seem from glimpse at the stores
today that the world and his wife are
realizing that Christmas eve brushes and
last choices are unnecessary evils.
Needn't Be Ashamed.
To be damned in human swarm-all
toes and eibows-isn't calculated in the
least to add to the JOY OF living, and
when you come to think Of it-when you
really take time to turn the matter over
in your mind-what on earth is the use
of throwing away good money on shop
worn stuff that you have to take because
the things you want have been snapped
up by sensible purchasers, when you
might just as easily--oh, a dozen times
easier-have bought your presents at
leisure and not be ashamed at the last
minute-sometimes painfully ashamed-to
give to your friends?
Besides. look at the pleasure the world
and his wife miss by not being at home
on Christmas eve--but that's another
story, as Kipling said-and Homer before
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Maneuvers in Chesapeake Bay.

Extensive maneuverings OF the third
submarine division Of the Atlantic feet.
which have been conducted in Chesapeake
bay. ranging from the Virginia capes to
Baltimore, have been completed, accord
ing to report received at the Navy De-
partment from Lieut.. McNair. command
ing the division. Instructions have been
forwarded to Lieut.. McNair to proceed
with his flotiila to the Norfolk navy
yard, where the vessels will be laid up
for the winter. About March the boats
bly, in the vicinity Of Charleston. 8. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Plan TO WEED OUT
INCAPABLE OFFICERS
Division and Department Conn.,
manders Will Report Lists
to Army Adjutant General.

In execution of Secretary Dickinson's
policy for the elimination from the army
OF incapable officers. Adjt. Gen. Henry
p. Mccain has written a letter to all
division and department commanders in
explanation Of their duties in the prem
ises.
THE attention of the Secretary of
War;" says Gen. Mccain. has been fire.
quently called, in the reports of division
and department commanders, and in spe-
cial reports, to the presence in the army
OF officers who, for various causes. are
held TO be incapable OF properly perform
ing their duties.
Section I24S of the Revised Statutes
provides that:
'' a retiring board may inquire into and
determine the facts touching the nature
and occasion of the disability of any
officer who appears to be incapable Of
performing the duties of his office and
shall have such powers of court-mar ,ial
and of q court of inquiry as may be
necessary for that purpose
Views of the Attorney General.
The opinion of the Attorney General
having been requested with reference to
the matter. the following opinions have
been rendered by him and are concurred
in by the Secretary OF War:
g To be incapable of performing the
duties of his ONCE and officer may be, and
ought 10 ve, retired IN accordance with
the provisions of sections 1245 to 1852, in
elusive. OF tie Revised Statutes, without
regard TO the causes which may have led
10 such incapacity on his part, but that
to be Incapable in the language of the
law, he must be either no longer res
sponsible for his own actions or subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
CHANGE IN CAR ROUTES.
Capital Traction Company Has New
Schedule in Effect Monday.

Commencing Monday, what are known
as the F and G street cars Of the Capt. al
Traction Company, will run from the
navy yard to Goth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest and return. thence by
way of F street. while what are known
as the Georgetown cars will run from
36th and NJ streets northwest to 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east and return over the same route, in
stead of running to the navy yard as
heretofore.
in the cars Of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Fatally Burned at Crate Fire.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. December a.
When A. Atticus Smith Thomas. five
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomas, jumped from bed yesterday
morning and ran shivering to the open
CRATE his nightgown caught fire and he
was fatally burned before his father
could rescue him. Mrs. Thomas was in
an adjoining room dangerously Ill with
pneumonia, and as result Of the shock
Of the tragedy fears are entertained
for her recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Six-Inch Blade to His Knife.

James Smith. colored. employed on
the steamer Trenton, was detained at
the fourth precinct police station this
morning to answer charges Of assault
and carrying concealed weapons. A
knife, with blade six inches long, he
tried to plunge into Henry Geary, also
employed on the boat, it Is charged. Judge
Muilowny will hear the case Monday
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Addresses by Others.

Charlemagne Tower. ex-ambassador to
Germany, recalled the fact that the
friendship between the two countries,
which had existed for more than 100
years. had not been changed. The settle
ment Of the fisheries dispute between
America and Great Britain amicaby by
arbitration at The Hague conference last
summer, he said, was big move onward
in the march of civilization.
Other speakers were Gen. Stewart l..
Woodford. the Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Chief Boatswain's Mate Baur Dead.

The commander Of the third division of
the Atlantic fleet. at Gravesend, England,
has cabled the Navy Department that
Charles Baur. chief boatswain's mate on
the U. 8. 8. Minnesota. had died Of frac-
ture of the skull. Baur, who was thirty
six years old, was native of New York
city, and had been in the naval service
nearly nineteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Light Rain or Snow Predicted.

Increasing cloudiness, probably followed
by light rain or snow, is the forecast for
the District for tonight and tomorrow
The temperature. according to the wealth
err bureau, is due to rise and the lowest
temperature tonight will be about 80 de-
grees. Moderate westerly winds will pre-
vail tonight and Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

No. 5 engine company responded to an
alarm Of fire received this morning from
the Office of the Chesapeake and Gao
Canal Company. Jefferson and Wa.er
streets, and found a threatening blaze In
the one-story structure The fire was Of
unknown origin, and about $50 damage
resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
PART OF ATLANTIC FLEET
GOING UP MISSISSIPPI
Tentative Itinerary Arranged for
Four NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Idaho,
Minnesota and Mississippi.

The people OF the southern states bor
derng the Gulf of Mexico and the Mis-
siss!ppi river, having displayed a jealous
interest In the United States Navy and
claiming that a visitation OF the great
dreadnoughts of the sea was due them,
secretary Meyer has outlined tentative
itinerary for the third division OF the
Atlantic feet next May and June. This
division consists of four first-class bat
tleships-the Minnesota, the flagship of
Rear Admiral Murdoch: the Vermont
Idaho and Mississippi The division will
arrive at Pensacola May The Idaho
will make trip up the Mississippi river
as far as Natchez Miss, and possibly
farther II the condition Of the river at
that time renders it advisable.
Trip of the Idaho.
According to the present arrangement
the Idaho will arrive at New Orleans
May 10 and leave on the 10th, reaching
Donaldsonville. La, on the same day. 1t
will leave that port May 16 for Plaque
mine, La. where it will be stationed to
May Il. Baton Rouge, La, will see this
vessel from May IL to 20. She will ar
rive at Bayou Sara. La, the 10th and
leave for Natchez. Miss, the 22d. She
will depart from Natchez three days later
and whether she will continue up the
river will depend on conditions at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Copper Hill, Tenn, Swept by Fire.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. December a.
Copper Hill, little town of / 800 people.
located in the famous Ducktown copper
basin. was last night almost completely
wiped out by fire which started from an
overheated stove in q boarding house.
The flames spread rapidly. The loss is
estimated at $4,000, only partially COW
cred by insurance. All the structures,
with one exception, were frame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Anything LOste

The Lost lad" rate in The Star Is only
One Cent a word each time. Smallest
charge fifteen cents. Most people are
honest and will return an article IL they
can il Aey know who the owner Is. Be
sure to tell them through The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

PILES CURED IN Q TO II DAYS.
Your druggist will refund money II Paxo Oint-
ment falls to cure amy case OF Itching. Blind,
bleeding or Protruding Piles in to II days. 60c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
PARS|MONY;;
SEEKSASEPARAT|0N
Margaret F. Ernst Alleges
That Husband Treated
Her Cruelty.

Alleging that her husband, F. William
Ernst would call her spepdthrift when
she asked him for more than the 81 a
day allowance which he made for run
ming the house and clothing herself and
two children, Mrs. Margaret F. Ernst to-
day flied suit for a legal separation. She
charges that Immediately following their
marriage. February 20. 1888, her husband
treated her cruelty.
According to the wife's petition filed by
Attorneys r.. F. Downing and g. A. Ber-
~, the husband allowed her only 81 q
day and otherwise refused to provide
proper foods and medicines. She tells
the court that during their whole mar
ried life OF twenty-five years her hus-
band never bought her any clothing ex-
cept on two occasions. Once he bought
ten yards Of hnannel to make a wrapper
she AYERS, and at another time paid ST
FOR hat for her. He refused to en-
ploy help, the wife complains, and re-
CURED her to do all the homework, in,
GLIDING the family washing and ironing.
Mind Became Deranged.
Mrs. Ernst says her husband refused
at times to speak with her and ignored
her in every possible way. She alleges
also that he stayed out late at night.
AS result Of his alleged treatment
the wife says her mind became tempo
rarity deranged and she attempted sui
eide. but was prevented by the physi-
clans at Emergency Hospital. When she
had recovered, she says, her husband
failed to send a carriage for her or to
assist her into their home when she ar.
rived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Trip Of the Idaho.
To Operate Near Pensacola.

The Minnesota, Vermont and Mississippi
will operate In the vicinity OF Pensacola
and Key West for drills and exercises
until June 1. whene they will be joined
by the Idaho from New Orleans.
During June the division will have ma
neuvers and exercises, returning north
to the Atlantic feet rendezvous about
July ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

Gertrude Ross. fourteen years old. is
dead at Hopewell. Md. from q gunshet
wound inflicted accidentally by her broth
er, Joseph Ross, aged eighteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

Hamilton w. Mabie. the Rev. PERCY
Stickney Grant and James Grant Wilson.
Among those present were George AIDE,
DR.. w. W. Walker, Charles w Fuller.
John Elberkin. DIR. Alexander S. Hum
phrey, Fred p. Morris. John w. Shain
valid, William w. Libby. William 7.
Evans. s. G. Perry. J. III. Mckinley.
Charles f. Mclean, Thomas r. Bail, c.
o. Baker. George Blumenthal, DR.. Will
liam Carr, William A. Clark, +. W.
Dodge, Henry W. Gleason. b. a. Hege-
man, George c. Howe Charles II. War
rem, c. c. Tonssant. c. W. SWEET and
L. T.. Snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Elks' Memorial Service.

Alexandria Lodge of Elks will hold its
annual memorial services at it's new
home at o'clock tomorrow evening. The
hall has been tastefully decorated for
the occasion. Addresses will be made by
Judge r. r. Duke, jr., Charlottesville,
Va, and Councilman ]. Fred Birrell, a
member OF the local lodge.
A meeting of the alumnae of st. Mary's
Academy Will be held at O'Clock Mon
day evening at the academy for the pur
pose of making final arrangements for a
euchre to be given by the alumnae in
January for the benefit of the academy
library. AT this meeting a short program
will be presented by the dramatic club
recently organized.
A meeting Of the Sunday School Work
ers Association will be held at O'clock
tomorrow afternoon at the First Presby-
terian Church, on South Fairfax street
Rev. J. M. Holmes. pastor OF the Metho-
dist Protestant Church, will deliver an
address. He will take for his subject
How to Study the Bible The music
will be under the leadership of J. T. Pres
tnn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
Increases in Population.

In ten years Alexandria has gained sol
in point of population, while Alexandria
county has gained 3SOl, according to the
new census of Virginia as announced yes
terday. The population Of the city Is
given as $500 and the population in 1850
was 14,525. The population of Alexandria
county Is given as 1921, against e., 40 in
1900, an increase Of 1901, or an increase
Of exactly 1900 in ten years more than
the city.
Alexandria business men are gratified
over the increase, although it was ex-
pected to be considerably more. 1t is,
however, explained that the building up
Of the territory contiguous to the city has
resulted in many residents leaving the
city proper and living just beyond the
city line. Most of these have been added
to the population of Alexandra county
The wonderful growth of the county IS
extremely gratifying to the residents, who
predict an even bigger growth within the
next year to the rapid development.
The city, by the proposed annexation
of the territory adjacent to the city, also
hopes to shortly make far better show
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Church on Wheels Moves to Its
Destination.
IN PLACE FOR TOMORROW
Case Heard in Court and Congrega-
ton Wins-Rapid Growth
of Country.
special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 3, 1910.
The Second Baptist Church, one-ssory
frame affair. Is this morning rolling mer-
rily along to its new haven of rest. on the
east side Of Columbus street between
Oronoeo and Pendleton streets, and ii no
mishap occurs it will land safely on its
new home by he setting of the sun. The
rollers began to creak shortly before noon
today, following a decision given in the
case by Justice Luther II. Thompson.
who, after hearing the complainant. Will
liam Hamilton, ruled that he did not
think the spirit of the law had been vio-
lated in moving the edifice, and he also
added that he did not think Mr.. Hamilton
was the proper complainant. Mr. Hamil-
ton said he represented his wife in the
matter. The hearing took place in the
Office of Judge J. X. NJ. Norton, with
several of the church attaches and Mr..
Hamilton present.
No Warrant Necessary.
Before going into the case Judge Nor
ton asked for the warrant on which the
work was stopped. 1t was explained by
Justice Thompson that no warrant was
necessary. as those present had been
stopped from moving the church on the
ground that it was illegal to move it
within the fire limits. Justice Thompson
also added that should a decision be
given against the church an appeal could
be taken to the corporation court.
Policeman Young tt stified he had notified
the men to stop moving the church. fol-
lowing orders from the chief, and the
latter had received them from Acting
Mayor Marbury. Judge Norton explained
that he sold the church the lots on which
the church was to have it's home in or
der to give them place, and, he added,
the adjoining property owners had given
consent to its removal.
Mr.. Hamilton presented a copy Of the
city building regulations and asserted
that three conditions of same had not
been fulfilled. He also said his house was
siXty-five or seventy feet away from
where the church was to be placed. I'm
mediately following this statement Acting
Mayor Marbury said he would not have
lance away from Mr.. Hamilton's house.
The law on the subject was then read
by Judge Norton, after which the decision
was 6 ven.
In less than an hour after the decision
had been rendered the church was being
rapidly moved. and the indications are
that the little congregation OF the Second
Baptist Church will tomorrow morning
worship free and unmolested from the
strong arm of the law on it's new site.
which is almost d rectly opposite its for
mer location. BY the moving of the
church today they also save it. as it was
to have become the property Of the owner
said, had it not been transferred today.
The church is a one-story frame structure
and the congregation has planned to i'm
prove it considerably within a short time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-03

Tie MAKING Of Aneytea Co., Dsps Eh 2716 AleSan Aps
Chicago send without Of The Akini
s. within day: and e month for fifteen months thereafter
notify and hold the books subject order Title not
pass until fully paid
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-07
HOW GOM

Here's bit of consolation for
you poor baseball bugs; it's the
only news we get these days. That
nine down in Cuba, Havana, or
rather Havana, Cuba, beat out the
athletics in 20 finish yesterday.
Game called in the sixth on account
of rain. Sound familiar?
Sam Langford beat up a member
of his own race in New York last
night, getting him in the second
round. Morris Harris was his
name, and the referee saved him
from knockout by stopping the
bout
A practice game will be played
by Gonzaga college this evening
with the s. A. A. G. boys, and on
Saturday the first game on the reg
nlar schedule will be with the Che
ney Athletic club. in this city.
There are 10 men who look good
for places on the Gonzaga team
now and every one will be given
a chance in these two games.
Coach Bender of the st. Louis
"U" eleven will eradicate the
cigarette among his squad next fall
Johnny says that anyone caught
burning students lamp" will get
kicked off the team, no matter how
good man he is, and Johnny will
do what he says likewise.
Jim Flynn and Montana Dan"
Sullivan of one time Spokane no.
toriety will hook up in bout be-
fore the Los Angeles club. and each
will put up side bet of $1,000, so
the papers state.
Americas successfully defended
his title to the light-heavyweight
wrestling championship at Indian
apolis last night when he defeated
Charley Olson In two straight falls,
catch-as-catch-can.
North Yakima is just now in the
throes of a basketball revival that
would do credit to the early fol-
lowers of John Wesley. She has a
commercial league organized, and
also, but not least, 20 high school
girls per team, equipped with pen
nants and bon bons to root for their
favorite squad. 1t is understood
that the confectionery stores have
the best of 1t so far.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-07
SPORT SPICE
DIAMOND GOSSIP

With fight the title promises to
be Marathon, with Wolgast in the lead.
BY the way, called Chicago university?
A. Chicago university emphaical
he
third in the
international Marathon suspected that they
1871 with Hoppe, they
he behind his
Shades of gadiators loved in yester yearZ
he spasms gummed glee
OF Lavigne-say bo the tears
| mu reeree!"
II would hunt la mode rent balloon and em
down. Leo Stevens did New York
Groundkeeper Murphy Of the Giants s at
McGraw
Will Doc Cook please us umb Mckinley?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-07
HIGHEST SAL AIRED MANAGER IN BASEBALL,
"MUGGSY" KGRAN, SIGNS FOR FIVE YEARS

NEW YORK, Dec. Johnny
McGraw will direct the destiny of
the Giants for another five years
providing providence doesn't see
fit to make an angel of him before
1915.
McGraw is supposed to have re-
ceived $4,000 year as manager,
but his new contract calls for more
money, and, in this city at least, he
is believed to be the highest sal
aried man in the game.
When McGraw took command of
the Giants in July, 1902, the team
was in eighth position. In 1903
they ran second. He won the flag
in 1904-5 and the worlds pennant
in the last year. Since then the
team has run second three times,
third once and fourth once.
Fred Knowles, secretary-treas
urer of the New York team,
brought McGraw here. When the
season of 1902 opened, Horace
Fogel was manager. On June 10
Fogel drew the hardware degree,
popularity known as the tin can,
and was succeeded by George H.
Smith, who last year played in the
Eastern league.
If the Giants performed poorly
for Fogel they did worse under
Smith, and he resigned July 1 0.
For the next nine days the team
was leaderless. Knowles was in
Baltimore at this time, inducing
McGraw to jump the American
league. 1t was hard work, but Nc
Graw came and talked to Owner
Andy Freeman and capitulated.
John T. Bush, owner of the Gin
cinnati club, heard of the deal to
wreck Baltimore and put in a claim
for Joe Kelly and Cy Seymour, and
managed to get them. Freedman's
plan to break up the dangerous
American league by gaining control
of Baltimore failed, for Ban John
son, getting wind of what was on,
quickly got together a team with
which to finish the season.
1t was not long after he failed to
turn this trick that Freedman os-
tensibly let go his New York hold
ing and John T. Bush took up the
burden. AS a matter of fact, Freed
man controls the Giants, but the
fight waged against him by Ban
Johnson was so determined that he
preferred to let another man bear
the brunt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-07
OYl'!I||9TNG

A clean whitewash Tor the CAST
nos was the result of contest be-
tween the theater men and the B.
& M. Tamales last night. 1t came
In the nature of distinct surprise
and upset a bunch of dope. Ligh-
thizer rolled high, with 2O4 and 1877
W average.
Guernsey Newton again lost last
night, this time to McCrea & Mer.
ryweather. ..
The Day & Hansens of the Insur-
ance league and the Northweste
Loan & Trust mon hooked up, the
Day & Hansens getting the odd
game.
In the class B league the I'm.
perials took three straight from the
bachelors at Pfister's. COPYRIGHT
coping high score and high
average.
Yesterday afternoon the Spokane
& Eastern quintet took the Old
Nationals into camp. winning the
odd game in an exciting finish.