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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
WHITE HOUSE GATE WRECKED.
Big Touring Car Skids and Crashes
Into the Structure.

Many of the callers at the White House
today took notice of the wrecked condi
ton of one of the iron gates at the en-
trance to Executive avenue between the
State. War and Navy building and the
White House. The damage was done
yesterday morning by a big touring car
belonging to q. q. Hammer local man
ager of the business OF the Mosler Safe
Company, Goa 18th street northwest.
Mr. Hammer was operating the machine
and Alfred c. Machler, agent for tho
North German Lloyd Steamship Company.
and two other friends. were In the car
with him.
The big machine was moving north
through Executive avenue. and just be-
fore the big gate was reached smaller
car appeared going south. Mr.. Hammer
made an effort TO turn to one side in order
to avoid a collision and his car skidded
against the gate and pillar. The four oc-
cupants of the auto were thrown out
Their escape from serious injury Is re-
garded as almost marvellous. The car
was almost completely wrecked, and the
heavy iron gate was broken and twisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD.
DR.. Radcliffe Refers to the World s
Losses the Past Year.

The distinguished dead-those who pass
cd away in all parts Of the world during
1910-were referred to by Rev. DIR. Wal
lace Radcliffe in the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church Yesterday morning.
when he delivered his annual historical
sermon
The scientific world, he said, lost Agas-
Siz, naturalist and teacher: art. Ward,
the American sculptor. and SanbOurne,
cartoonist. of England and La Fargo,
dean in American art: music. Gilbert, the
French composer. and Whitney, the bas-
so; education. Goodwin Smith, historian.
interpreter and prophet, of England; po-
etry, Julia Ward Howe, whose swinging
and splendid lyric is the war song of mil
liant righteousness" literature, Rolfe of
Shakespearean scholarship and influence:
business. Wynan, Converse. CroIer and
Huyler, whose business became worship
and who sanctified their dollars as influ-
ence": Statecraft. Edward VII, the great
peacemaker. king of reason. first of his
country's progressives':: Montt of Chile.
Obaldia of Panama, Chief Justice Full
Ter, courtly, gracious, learned; Associate
Justice Brewer. able judge, fearless man,
democratic citizen. earnest Christian; re-
ngion. HOughtelling. founder of the
Brotherhood of St. Andrew: Dana, faith
full and renowned pastor; McLaren, first
preacher of our day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
AWAIT NEPHEW'S ARRIVAL.
Funeral of Mrs. Kimball, Nearly
SO Years Clerk, Not Yet Arranged.

Arrangements for the funeral of Mrs.
Helen Mclean Kimball, for nearly half
a century an employe of the Treasury
Department, who died at the residence of
D. S. Fletcher. nos 31st street northwest,
yesterday afternoon. await the arrival
here tomorrow of Samuel Dana, a nephew
OF the deceased, and the only relative
residing In this city. The services are
expected to be at the house, with Rev.
s. HI. Woodrow, pastor of the First Con-
gregational Church, officiating. The body
will be taken to Brooklyn, N. Y, where
1t will be buried beside that of her hus-
band, Col. Kimball, who was a federal
officer during the civil war and was
killed in battle in 1854.
Mrs. kimball was ninety years of age
last July. She was born in Vermont and
came to this city to reside in 1853. Short
~ after the death of her husband she
was appointed to position in the Treas
ury Department. Mrs. Kimball was taken
i'll Thanksgiving day and, owing to her
her ailment.
Mrs. kimball was well posted in the
AFFAIRS Of her country. In former years
she had Travelled a great deal and had
been abroad several times. She was quite
a phllanthrop.st and in her modest and
unassuming way had helped many de-
serving young men to gain an education
and get start in life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
TO LIE IN SAME GRAVE.
Death of John Cleary Follows That
of His Grandfather.

The death of John Cleary. seventeen
years of age, at Providence Hospital yes
terday, as the result of an accident in
August last, when he fell from a build
ing and injured his spine, followed closely
that Of his grandfather, Patrick Cleary
a resident of this city for more than
sixty years. who died at Georgetown
University Hospital last Saturday.
Grandfather and grandson will be
buried in the same grave at Mount Olivet
cemetery tomorrow morning.
John Cleary had been lowering between
life and death ever since the accident
last August While at first 1t was hoped
his youth and vitality might aid his re-
covery, 1t was feared for the past several
weeks that he could not survive.
He was the son of Michael and Mary
Cleary of 926 18th street northwest, and
was born in Washington.
Funeral services for both will be held
tomorrow morning at the residence of
Michael Cleary, and requium mass will be
said for both at st. Stephens Church. 9th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Rev.
Dr. Joseph Cassidy. pastor. officiating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
ANAC0STIA.

The annual Christmas holiday was cele-
brated yesterday afternoon by the
children of the German Orphan Asylum.
Good Hope road. Anacostia, when about
% visitors gathered in the large ball
room Of the institution. The program
was in charge of a committee headed ov
William F. Meyers. and was elaborate
consisting in large part of German songs
and recitations. The building was deco
rated throughout with palms and hoWers,
loaned by Adolph GUIDE, member OF the
board of directors. The program was
opened with an overture by Boettcher's
orchestra, which furnished music during
the entertainment. The wards OF the
asylum sang 20 du frohliche: Henry
and Elizabeth burst sang a duet, and
body of children. 4 brief address was
delivered by Rev. Paul A. Mcneil: pastor
of Concordia Lutheran Church. Washing
ton. praising the work of the institution.
in place of Fred Imhoff. president of the
board of directors. who could not be
present William +. Meyers, secretary
of the board, spoke briefly of the work
of the asylum. Four Christmas songs
and Rotations by the children followed.
Simon Wolf talked to the children, and
after three additional selections Santa
Claus made his appearance and presented
each child with a Christmas rtmem;
during the evening. The board of direc-
tors gave it's president. Fred Imhoff. an
enlarged portrait of himself, which will
be placed in the building along with
the pictures of those who have been
instrumental i'm establishing the home.
Lieut. Plemmons of the eleventh police
precinct was presented with large fern
and other tokens. The ladies of the
Platt-deItchen Damen Verein presented
the board of directors with $40 to be
used in the work. A supper was served
in the large dining room after the enter
tainment fthe ladies in charge were
Mrs. Barthel. president Of theI Ladies'
Aid Society: Mrs. Pauline Walthers. Mrs.
Oscar Robert. Mrs. Mary Neuhaus, Mrs.
kohlmeyer. Mrs. Mary Gain Mrs. Boett-
cher. Mrs. Sauber, Mrs. burst. Mrs,
Sicily, Miss Katie Pfeifer, Mrs. Carrie
Remm, Mrs. Koomes, Mrs. Martin and
Miss Eva Kettler.
Owihs to the continued illness Of the
fkev. ". q. Davenport. the service yes
terday morning in Emmanuel Episcopal
Church was conducted by the Rev. Mr.
lngle Of Washington. The choir, under
the leadership of William Scantlebury,
jr., repeated the Christmas program OF
music. In the evening Rev. Karl NJ
Block conducted the services.
The Bishop of Washington will visit
st. Philips Chapel In Hillsdale Wednes-
day evening to administer the rite OF
confirmation. A large class has been
under instruction and will be presented
on that evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
GIFT TO CHOIR BOYS.
President Taft Expresses Apprecia-
ton Of Christmas Eve Carols.

President Taft has shown his apprecia-
ton Of the carols which were sung for
linn at the White House Christmas eve
by the choir boys of st. Pauls Catholic
Church by delivering to E. T. Winchester,
choirmaster. two large autographed pho
tosraphs Of himself. On one the President
inscribed: For the choir boys of St
Paurs. with best wishes and with CRATE
full and delightful recollection. of their
beautiful carols on Christmas eve, 1910"
On the other photograph is inscribed: ITO
little Dean Myers Winchester with best
wishes
The choir boys prize their picture very
highly, and it will be framed and hung
on the walls Of the new choir rooms. The
picture sent to Master Dean Winchester,
who. by the way, is just passing his first
birthday. will be preserved for the young
ster until he comes to years of under
standing.
The carols which the choir sang for the
President were arranged by Mrs. Carter,
wife Of the senator from Montana. and
it Is stated that this Is the first time in
th,s city that the traditional English
waits have appeared at the White House
Christmas eve, although it is a custom
in England and other foreign countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
GIRL BITTEN BY DOG.
Examination of Animals Head to
Determine If II Was Mad,

Dorothy Beall the three-year-old
daughter of l.. I. Beall. a. CLERK of the
Treasury Department. who resides at
Chevy Chase, Nd. is undergoing a three
week Pasteur treatment at the hygienic
laboratory Of the Public Health and Ma
rine Hospital service for a wound or
her hand which was inflicted at her home
Saturday evening by dog. Her con-
dition Is not regarded as serious.
The Beall girl was playing with the
dog In her home when 1T suddenly snap
ped her right hand, INJECTING a painful
wound The head of the dog Will be ex-
amined at the AGRICULTURAL Department
IN order to determiue II 1t was suffering
from rabies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
BOYS TAKE PLEDGES.
Probation Glass Members to Shun
Tobacco and LIQUOR.

One hundred and fifty boys of the Juve-
nile Court probation class took the pledge
yesterday afternoon to abstain from the
use Of intoxicants and tobacco until their
twenty-first year. The pledges were taken
at the bi-monthly good citizenship"
meeting held in the court building under
the auspices Of the probation officers.
Judge De Lacey presided and talked to
the class on the meaning Of New Year
resolutions. Custom. he said, had made
the first day of the year the occasion
for taking up new ideals from early
Christian days. In addition to the pledges
taken, he urged the probation class to
form resolutions for the new year that
would make them a credit to their
parents. the community, and to the coun-
try in which they live.
Other addresses were delivered by Rev
Zed II. Copp and John r. Dillon, pro-
baton officers. Probation cards were ex-
amined and books from the court library
distributed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
OBSERVE FEAST OF LIGHTS.
Children of Adas Israel Congrega
ton in Celebration.

The Hanukkah, or feast of lights"
was celebrated by the children of Adas
Israel Sunday school yesterday afternoon
under the direction of Rabbi Louis 1.
Egelson. in the synagogue at 9th and 1
streets northwest.
A reading by Celia Oppenheimer, sew
eral numbers by the school chorus and
vocal solos by May Sherman, Lillian
Goldstein, Hilda Young. Mildred Schloss-
berg and George Tarshes, and addresses
by Rabbi Egelson and Miss Rosa Morde-
cal formed portion Of the program.
Those who participated in the ceremony
of the lights were Rebecca Lapcoff. Ralph
Turoff, Fannie Posner. Leo SchlOssberg.
Hanna Gichner, Joseph Landow. Goldie
Goldstein and Louis Turon. Mrs Simon
Oppenheimer, Mrs. David ROsen and Mrs.
w. Schlossberg of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Society distributed boxes of candy to the
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
SEEK PEACE AMONG NATIONS.
Persian-American Educational So
ciety Drafts q Plan.

A plan to promote peace throughout the
world has been drafted by the Persian
American Educational Society, which has
its offices at 1900 Belmont road. 1t con-
templates the organization of a society
to be known as the Orient -Occident Unity,
with headquarters in Washington, to con-
duct a. wide campaign Of education. From
this campaign Of education the peoples Of
the world are to learn the national GUS
toms, beliefs and racial pecularities Of
one another. Once this knowledge is held
by all, peace is sure to follow and all
differences will be arbitrated, according to
the Originators- of tne plan.
The new organization is arranging to
hold an International convention in this
city next May. An effort will be made
to interest Senator Elihu Root of New
York. chairman OF the Carnegie $4,000
If possible the society will obtain an
appropriation from the fund to aid in
carrying out the plan.
The Persian-American Educational So
ciety appointed a committee to consider
plans for such union as the Orient
Occident Unity several months ago.
The committee, comprising Charles
Mason Remey, fourth vice president; Mrs.
c. l.. Coles. librarian; j. II. Hammer,
corresponding . secretary. and Mira
AMINO SOfHdD, tTcdSuieis prepared us
plans for International peace along the
line which all other conferences had more
or less ignored-the lire of education.
The officers of the society are: Presi-
dent, William H. Hoar. Fanwood, N. j.;
first vice president, Howard S. Reside;
second vice president. Henry Clayton
Thompson; third vice president, Mrs. AL
bert Clifford Barney; fourth vice presi-
dent Charles Mason Remey; recording
secretary, Miss Louise Sherman; corre-
spending secretary, Joseph II. lIanncn;
assistant secretary, Miss Juliel thinner
man. treasurer, Mira Ahmad Sohrab;
librarian, Mrs. Claudia Stuart Coles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
VETERAN LEGION OFFICERS
James A. Mcdowell Made Colonel
of Encampment No. III.

Officers of Encampment No. Ill, Union
Veteran Legion, have been elected as fol-
lows: Colonel, James A. Mcdowell:
lieutenant colonel Edward Quigley:
major. James r. Pierson; quartermaster,
Raymond L. Ford: chaplain, Rev. Henry
N. Coudon: surgeon. DIR. William M.
Newell; officer of the day, Henry c. Mes
bitt, and trustee, Michael G. Connolly.
1t was decided to hold joint intailai
ton Of the officers of Encampment No.
Ill. and Auxiliary No. 50. Invitations
to attend the ceremony, which is to be
held Friday evening at 314 Pennsylva-
mia avenue southeast, have been sent to
the members of the auxiliary of Encamp-
ment No. 50, and of the Legion of Loyal
Women.
Resolutions of coincidence for the FAM
lily Of Nathan Munshower. late national
commander of the Union Veteran Legion,
were adopted. Resolutions of cOngratula-
ton on the election of Mrs. Ada H. Weiss
as president Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
were also adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
BACK FROM OLD HOMES.
River Steamers Bring Many Who
Have Been Spending HOLIDAYS Awav.

The steamers arriving here from the
river counties of Maryland and Virginia
yesterday and this morning had good
passenger lists. made up of residents of
this city who have been at their former
homes down the river to spend the
Christmas times with their parents or
other relatives. The steamer Wakefield,
which will arrive here this afternoon,
will bring up another good load of pas
sengers, and the steamers arriving here
tomorrow night and Wednesday morning
will bring home the stragglers. The
Christmas holiday season i'm the country
districts of Maryland and Virginia ends
with today, and tomorrow morning the
farmers, oystermen and others who have
been enjoying d week of pleasure will
get into harness again and resume the
round of their daily tasks. The return
to work of a number of oyster dredge
boats will enable the run boats to get
cargoes Of the bivalves for the market
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
ROYALTY EATS OUR OYSTERS.
Chesapeake Bay Variety Enjoyed at
BANQUET in Rome.

Chesapeake bay oysters, claimed to be
the finest grown i'm any waters. last night
tickled the palates of royalty, of men
high in the diplomatic service and social
life Of Italy at a New Year dinner given
by John w. Garrett, first secretary of the
American embassy at Rome.
Desiring to give his friends a treat at
the New Year dinner. Mr.. Garrett about
ten days ago had barrel of the finest
bivalves to be had in the Chesapeake
shipped him, and these were served at
the fuHcticn.
Another barrel of bay oysters that
were used New Year day i'm "A foreign
land was sent from Baltimore to L. S. c.
Williams a Marylander. who is OH the
Isle of Wight and who used them to sur
prise his guests at a New Year dinner
The reputation of the Chesapeake oys-
ter is worldwide and numbers of barrels
of them were shipped to Windsor Castle
in the lifetime of King Edward, who was,
it is said, very fond of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
NEED OF READING BIBLE.
Necessity Emphasized by Prof. Rob-
inson in Y. NJ. C. A, Lecture.

The capacity Of the New National
Theater was taxed yesterday afternoon
by young men who gathered to hear Prof.
George L. Robinson of Chicago lecture
on the subject "How a Young Man Can
Make His Record Clean" The lecture was
one of the Sunday afternoon addresses to
young men scheduled for the winter by
the y. NJ. c. A.
Prof. Robinson said that it was neces-
sary for all young men to read. If not
study, the Bible. 1t brings clearly to the
mind the mysteries of life and of God. the
true meanings of the Christian religion
and an insight into the omnipotence of
the Creator. Application to everyday life
OF biblical teachings makes axe for lofty
At the conclusion of the lecture, Earl
Carbaugh sang several ,r . baritone solos;
Seminary of Chicago He arrived in
Washington several days ago. and lee
tured on the life Of the Arabs at the
watch meeting in the Y. M. c. A. build
ing Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
A Rugged Tale.

one of the strongest we have ever
printed is "Thc Man i'm the Well" writ
ten by Herman Scheffaucr, who has Just
departed to gain laurels abroad. Owen
Griffiths. hardy Welshman working in
a western mine. killed his foreman in
wiping out deadly insult. and. pur-
sued by a mob bent on lynching him, he
took refuge in a we'll A beautiful, inno-
cent young woman came to the well to
draw water and. op account of the infiu-
ence exerted on him by her purity and
kindness. Grififths at last gave himself UP
to the authorities and was sentenced to
the penitentiary. There is more to the
story than this-a great deal more-but
to be appreciated IL must be read I'm all
the superb ruggedness that Mr.. Schef-
fauer knows so well how to depict Watch
for it i'm the next issue of The Sunday
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-John Drew, in Smith" Sis
pm.
BcIasco-"The City" Sis pm.
Columbia-Ruth St. Denis. in Egyp-
tien Dances, S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
New Academy-"Through Death VAL
ley S:15 pm.
Gayety-FoIIics of New York and
Paris. $40 pm.
New Lyceum-"Thc Brigadiers,' S:1l
pm.
New Howard Thcater, T street near
7th--"Down in Dixie Minstrels, S:15
pm.
Casino-Vaudeville and moving pie
lures, IL As to $50 and $40 to IL pm.
Majestic-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures. to ) and to IL pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and moving pic
lures. l pm. to II pm.
The Arcade-DancinS and roller
skating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
YOUNG ELOPERS RETURN.
Parents of Mrs. Norton Promptly
Forgive Their Daughter.

Well, We'll. Well. What do you think
of THAR Joseph Reynolds. residing at
3Of f. street southwest exclaimed, when
Informed by Star reporter last evening
that his daughter, Marie l.. Reynolds,
had been married Saturday in Baltimore
to Claude N Norton of Luna Park. Va.
1T certainly is news to me-. Mr.. Rcy-
nolds added.
The father further said he had no OBJ
jections to his daughters marriage, as he
liked MIR. Norton very much.
Mrs. Reynolds. mother of the bride.
also said she was much surprised to
hear of the marriage. But she promptly
forgave her daughter and was pleased
with the latter's choice.
Shortly after the couple returned to
this city from Baltimore yesterday the
bride told her mother Of her marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
MUSIC SCHOOL FOUNDED,
BENEFIT Of THE CLERGY
instruction at Catholic Univer'
sity Under Direction of a
Specialist.

Chiefly for the benefit of the clergy, a
college of ecclesiastical music has been
founded at the Catholic University. to
unity. direct and protect the whole body
of Catholic musical workers in the United
States.
Shortly after the encyclcal concerning
the Gregorian chant and liturgy was
promulgated by Pope Plus X, several years
ago. Mgr. Shahan and the trustees of the
university decided to establish school
of sacred music. The foundation of the
school has just been completed and Rev.
Abel L. Gabert. who was appointed pro-
fessor of music last October. has already
organized the musical forces of the re-
ligious orders affiliated with the univer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
FIRST OF SERIES.
Edgar Priest Gives Organ Recital at
St. Paul's P. E. Church.

Edgar Priest, organist of ST. Paurs
Protestant Episcopal Church. gave the
first of a series of recitals at the church
last night.
The program consisted of attractive
New Year anthems, many of them taken
from the French. A choir OF forty men
and boys sang appropriate hymns and
carols. Rev. Robert Talbot. pastor. or
the church. explained the new music fea-
ture, which consists Of an organ recital
and singing by the choir on the first
Sunday of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
HORSE RUNS; BUGGY UPSETs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Javins Thrown Out of
Vehicle: Neither Badly Hurt.

Mr. and Mrs. John +. Javins Of j11 Sth
street southwest were thrown from their
buggy yesterday morning about IL
O'Clock white at Barry place and Sth
street northwest. Mrs. Javins was badly
shaken up, but her husband suffered but
little from the accident.
automobile and tried to run away, but
their owner held them in check until the
pole of the vehicle snapped. Then the
buggy swerved and overturned. Mrs
lawns was cared for at house near the
scene of the accident until taken home
in a tsxicab.
Mr. and Mrs. Jayins were on the way
to the country home of relatives when
the accident happened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
MRS. SELMA BESTOR DEAD.
Well Known Washingtonian Passes
Away in Asheville. N. C.

Mrs. Selma BestOr, widow Of Whitman
&. Bestor. and mother of the late Nor
man T. Bestor, who died suddenly in this
city June 4 last, died at her home in
Asheville. N. c., yesterday.
Mrs. Bestor was in her eighty-ninth
year. She is survived by three daughters
One is Mrs. Barry, wife of Gen. Thomas
Barry, U. s. A.; another is. Mrs. Potts,
wife Of Gen. Potts, L.. s. A.. and the
third is Mrs. Helen Doyle of Atlantic
City, n. j.
The death of Mrs. Bestor recalls the
sudden death of her son. Norman. who
was suddenly stricken June after his
return to his apartments In the Wood
ley from the Chevy Chase golf links,
where he had been playing a game Mr.
Bestor was a banker and clubman Of
prominence.