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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
WAS GUEST OF HONOR.
Banquet Given for James C. Napier,
Register of the Treasury.

A banquet In honor Of James c. Napier.
register of the Treasury. was given last
night at Odd Fellows Hall, NJ street be-
tween 10th and 18th streets. by Ten
nesseans residing in Washington A
stringed orchestra furnished music.
Joseph NJ. Trigg, formerly alderman of
Knoxville, Tenn, acted as the toastmaS-
ter. Toasts responded to We're: The
Colored Soldier" by Cen Andrew S.
Burt: ''Our Professional Classes by Prof.
Roscoe G. Bruce, assistant superintendent
of public schools: The Racial Outlook,
by Thomas j. Galloway. and politics
from a Racial Viewpoint by Prof. Kelly
Miller of Howard University.
Mr. Napier reviewed the progress Of the
colored people during the last half CEN
tury, and advised his people to organize
their resources and develop business
enterprises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Mask and Wig Club.

The Mask and Wig Club of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania has become
synonymous with we'll drilled choruses
clever dancing and feminine costumes
worn by college boys in a way to
arouse envy in almost any girl. Ap-
pearing at the Belasco Theater last
night before an audience that crowded
the house to its capacity, and in which
President and Mrs. Taft were among
the interested spectators, the club gave
its twenty-third annual production and
sustained the reputation it has made
in the past
The Innocents' was the title of the
musical comedy which the club put on
with such good effect. There was Just
enough Of a plot to hang the action on
and to permit of numerous specialties
In song and dance. Col. Culpepper a
mi sogynist. attempts to rear eight
adopted sons far from the influence of
women and in the belief that all women
are deceiverS. He selected eight be-
cause he had been eight times disap-
pointed in love. But q troupe of &C
tresses arrives on the scene when the
boys are just becoming men. followed
later by number of society girls and
the colonerS training is promptly I'M
done.
The dancing of the boys went with a
dash and vim that is not always found
in professional productions. l.. Fl. Rogers
ana &. III. 1tdTSdlI, WHO pidSeu tIc
parts of Bob Culpepper and Jack Cul-
pepper. adopted sons Of the colonel were
excellent. Mr.. Rogers is one of the most
graceful dancers that the club has ever
brought here. In their dance with Har-
rison Townsend. jr., and r. G. Schmidt.
demure debutantes, entitled Cupid S
Problem" they made one of the hits OF
the evening. The large chorus is splen-
didly drilled and the singing equal TO
that of the best college glee clubs.
With every song and dance receiving
enthusiastic applause. it is difficult to
single out the particular favorites of the
audience. MY Maid From Montreal
and Every ones Up in the Air About
bers.
4 large share of the comedy fell to j.
II McFadden, il, who played Prof.
Sinian, an instructor of the boys. HIS
,onical song who Will Wear the
Pauts?" in which he was assisted by II
chorus of demonstrated girls, was en-
cored again and again. ID. ii. Smith as
Miss Fifiine Won Thesby. subrctte of the
Gatetv Troupe was clever and also pref
". Miss Caroline Legare. an old fame
of Col Culpepper's, was played by w.
! r. French. The parts were all we'll
taken.
Tho scenes were artistic The first
was Col. Culpepper's estate in the Cat
skin mountains. and the second, the club
house and field of the Aero Club near
Philadelphia
Charles s. Morgan. jr., wrote THE
Jnnocents" Warren F. Martin was stage
manager Charles Gilpin, the musical
director. wrote and arranged many of
the musical numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Gayety.

The Gay Masaueraders,'' a well bal
anced musical burlesque in two acts and
two scenes entitled The Girl / Met at
Rectors. is the bill offered the Gayety
patrons this week. Harry A E;mmerson,
as the old sport. heads the comedy por-
ton of the performance. He is an excel
lent German comedian and keeps his
audience laughing constantly, not so
much with what he says, but the way he
says ii. Emmerson is supported by
good company, including "a large chorus
that can sing, dance and make things
lively. The vaudeville portion is up to
the standard and features trio of good
entertainers in Seymour. Schenk and Sey-
mour, who play and sing ragtime songs.
for which they were enccred a number
of times last evening. Saunders and
Cameron in q novelty Juggling act. Lizzie
b. Raymond, singing comadienne, and
Dannie Simmons, as Military Hobo, were
given their share of appreciation. The
neat and new costuming of the chorus
and elaborate scenic effects are worthy of
note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
ESCAPE FROM PRISON FARM,
Two Colored Men Vanish, But Soon
Are CAUGHT

Clarence Green and .Aurie Mckay. col
ored, became tired of the prison fare at
Occoquan, Va, yesterday, and suddenly
disappeared Their absence was soon dis
covered and guards were sent to search
for them. A telephone message to the
police department told Of their absence
and flight in the direction of this city,
and about 9:3O o'clock last night the men
appeared on the Highway bridge.
Policeman Garrett was on hand to greet
them. but they failed to appreciate his
hearty welcome. The fugitives We're lock-
ed up until they could be turned over to
guards and returned to the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
PAPER PLANT BURNED.
Hudson Falls, N. Y, Company SUI.
fers Loss of $500. 900,

GLEN FALLS, n. Y. May Fire
yesterday did 100000 damage to the
Union Bag and Paper Company's plant
at Hudson Falls Hundreds OF tons of
pulp and a storehouse with large
quantity of finished paper. rosin and
baled waste paper were consumed and
three other storehouses were slightly
Firemen prevented the flames
from reaching the plant Of the stand
ard WaN Paper Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
LECTURES ON LIGHTHOUSES,
Address Delivered to Odd Fellows
and Their Friends.

An illustrated lecture on lighthouses
was given by W. ]. La Varre. superin-
tendent Of construction. United States
lighthouse service before the members
and guests of Beacon and Excelsior
lodges, 1. O. o. F., at odd Fellows Hail
last evening. This was the first of a
series of educational lectures which have
been arranged by these lodges.
The lecturer showed his audience all
the great lighthouses of the country, in
Guiding the Boston lighthouse, built in
11lJ: the AlcaZar and the Tillamook
stations. He also showed views of the
re glamation of the western lands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
New National.

verdi's splendid tragic opera Aida Is
not often rendered better than 1t was oS
the Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany at its initial performance TINS sea
son. at the National Theater last evening.
In vocal and dramatic ability, in orches-
trail work that seemed without flaw. IN
scenic investiture, in costuming ana III
a chorus singularly free from the ecceh-
trio appearance and mediocre accomplish
nent which often mar the average chorus'
the production marks distinct advance
in excellence in the operate offerings OF
the summer seasons Of the past.
Aida Hemmi. who sang the title role. IS
dramatic artist OF accomplishment. her
voice. strong, clear, true and neiooious
in the upper register especially IN 'he
softer passages won increased tributes or
appla use as the play Wore on. In the
final scene with Rhadames. so exauisitely
and effectively presented both Tocaliy
and dramatically. the acknowledgement OF
the audience amounted to an ovation
Mildred Rogers brought 10 the role OF
Amneris an attractive personality ard
a voice of rich culture and beauty An
actress as well as a singer. Miss Rogers
was justly entitled to honors which Miss
Hemmi tried in vain TO share with her IN
the first scene of the second act And in
the fourth act her brilliant work merited
the splendid recognition il received som
the audience.
The Rhadames OF Christian Hansen.
who has beautiful tenor voice, was at
times brilliant and delightful. Edwin
Skedden, who essayed the role OF Amo-
nasro. has voice whose promise through
out was blighted by his lack Of Difference
to the dramatic requirements OF his role.
George Shield made a magnificent
Ramfis. His rich basso was one OF the
real pleasures of the opera. George
Champion. too, merits mention for
royal impersonation of the king. Van
Cleft Cooper and Ella Wiseman in the
minor parts were adequate in all re-
spects.
The chorus is one Of the strong assets
of the company. Possessed of good
voices. we'll trained, it did effective work
throughout. especially in the temple
scenes in the first and fourth acts. and
even the little awkwardness attending the
triumphal entry of the second act was
splendidly redeemed by the vocal work.
An enlarged orchestra, under the eff
cient direction of Carlo Nicosia, was a
marked factor in the success of the per-
Torrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Chase's.

1t was thought last week that Consul.
the jungle-man. had about reached his
limit of cleverness. but he started his
second week at Chase's yesterday after
noon and last night with new tricks that
raise the suspicion he knows pretty near
ly everything permitted to human under
standing. In addition to his regular
tricks. he wrote on a typewriter, sewed
on "A hand propelled sewing machine and
used an anger almost as deftly as a
real carpenter.
Maude Hall Macy and company pre-
sented a sketch entitled The Maybe and
the Jay" in which the work OF the star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
RAILROAD ABSOLVED.
Court Reverses Judgment
Against the B. & o.

Holding that the platform erected by
railroad company along it's track at
a station is for the accommodation of
passengers. and not for use by pedes-
tri;lns as a pathway for convenience.
the Court Of Appeals Of the District
of Columbia reversed judgment
against the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company, awarded by the Dis
trct Supreme Court to Fannie Miller
administrators of Ethel Proctor. The
young woman was killed July IA. 1907
at Brookland station, while she was
using the platform for convenience In
reaching the nearby drug store. The
steps of the cars overlapping the plat
form knocked tho girl down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Majestic.

The Majestic Theater was crowded to
the doors last night for Uncle Tom's
Cabin" The play moved smoothly in
every detail. the quartet was good and
the scenic effects attractive. The
apotheosis scene in the last act deserves
special mention. Edna DAILY. a versatile
actress, who last week played "Sapho. .
gave a portrayal of Topsy that was in
deed clever. Irene Sparks, in the role of
Little Eva introduced violin playing and
singing with marked effect. Herbert
O'Connor. as Phineas Fletcher was very
good Richmond Kent, as Marks the
lawyer, far above the average and
Charles O'Connor, a typical Simon LIE
gree the slave driver: J. G. Kline as
Uncle Tom merits special praise. The
entire cast seems made up of capable
actors and actresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Lyceum.

The Bachelor Club" with Meta Rand
and James B. Nackie assisted by group
of good comedians and an attractive
chorus, is a drawing attraction at the
Lyceum this week Pandora the God
dess of Mischief" is the offering. 1t is
filled throughout with light comedy and
clever features. The oio presents Charles
Allen in an eccentric dancing act, James
Il. Mackie. assisted by the Ward Sisters
and Josephine Kennedy: Carl Mills, as
German politician, and Charles Allen in
Knockout Cohen There is great
deal Of good singing. clever dancing and
laughter enough to supply every demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Lecture by Justice Stafford.

Justice Wendell +. Stafford of the Su-
prene Court Of the District OF Columbia
Is to make an address on the Gospel of
Poetry before the thirtythird meeting
q the Mems Club of 81. Thoma>~ parish
to be held III the parish hall this evening
al O'Clock Refreshments will he served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
THIS FINE PROPERTY is OF

THIS FINE PROPERTY is OF
FERED AWAY BELOW COST to
close an estate. Situated in first
class northwest netghhOrhood:
handsome two-story pressed brick
and brownstone residence; eight
large rooms and modern tiled BATH
room: built only a few years ago.
Large lot, with two-story brick
stable on rear. wide alley. Terms
can be arranged-S5. 600.
N l., SANSBURY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

SITUATED ON ONE OF THE
BEST STREETS IN COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, a thoroughly we'll built
and perfectly appointed modern
home; almost new; 10 rooms and
two bathrooms; unusual width;
high grade interior woodwork; steel
beam constructions: best quality of
fixtures; standard hot-Water heat
ing plant: many large closets, linen
rooms and trunk room; splendid
condition: front and rear porches;
fine yard. Must be sold at once.
Greatest bargain you ever saw.
Price reduced from $3.50 TO 5000.
Y L SANSRI-RY CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

discrepancies. amounting perhaps to
sLon or more have been discovered In
the books Of Charles A. Bargamin, the
richmond manager of the Vnginia-C Car
DINA Supply Company. who mysteriously
disappeared from his homo April Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

THOSE DESIRING TO LOCATE
IN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
should investigate this unusual bar
gain We doubt If it has ever been
equaled. An imposing three-story
residence property; 10 rooms and
two bathrooms; finely finished in
oak: heated by hot water: front and
rear stairways; modern in all re-
spects: laundry and all conven-
fences: 90 feet wide; accessible to
both car lines. Price reduced from
So 600 to IS, 100. Reasonable terms.
n. l.. SALISBURY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
AN UNPARALLELED OPPOR-

AN UNPARALLELED OPPOR-
TUNITY to secure a faultless new
home at a moderate price; solidly
built and finished in the most su-
perior style: EIGHT bright. sunny
rooms and Two splendid bath
rooms: fine hot-water heating
plant: parquetry floors: electric and
gas lights: we'll arranged pantry:
cold storage room. completely
equipped laundry: northwest sec
ton. You can't afford TO miss see
ing II. Easy terms-SJ.56O.
n. l.. SANSBJRY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

DO YOU WANT A GEN L tNt.
BARGAIN? II SO. let us show you
this beautiful new corner home.
It's a perfect gem, six very large,
bright rooms. reception hall and
fine tiled bathroom: we'll built and
ideally finished; hot-water heat.
electricity and gas; laundry trays
and all conveniences: northwest
section Easy terms-S5,2 80.
N T.. SALISBURY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
HOW TO FIGHT FLIES
Prof. L. O. Howard Gives Citi-
zens Some Pointers.
PREVENTION OF DISEASE
Health Office Powerless Without
Cooperation of Residents-Dan-
gers to Be Averted.
PREVENTION OF DISEASE

''Dr. Woodward is a good health officer
as competent an official directs the
preservation of the wellbeing of any great
municipality. but he Is greatly handl-
capped in that he has an insufficient num-
Der of inspectors to carry out his orders.
said Prof. l.. O. Howard. chief of the
bureau Of entomology of the Department
of Agriculture. last night in his lecture
on The House Fly before the North
west Citizens Association at the Church
of the Advent I'd and L streets north
west.
With the stereopticon slides Prof. How
ard graphically illustrated how the house
fly and mosquitoes communicate infec-
tious diseases. such as typhoid. malaria
cholera, yellow fever, etc, and showed
how the insects, with little we'll direct
ed effort could be exter1ninated and the
dangers OF contracting many diseases
Obviated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

Shorty enacts the role of stern parent.
See Shorty on the Night Shift in our
next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

NEAR 10TH STREET AND PARK
ROAD, a substantially built and
beautifully finished modern resi-
dence: seven rooms and tiled bath
room; hot water heat; hardwood
trim: polished floors; southern eX-
posture; bright, cheerful and home
like. It is rare that a house pos
sessing so many attractive features
is offered for sale in this desirable
locality. Accommodating terms
s., $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

4 SCPERBLY BUILT NEW
CORNER RESIDENCE, occupying
a situation of remarka bic beauty.
on the HEIGHTS west of 10th
street; eight rooms on two floors;
best of hardwood finish: all floors
of double thickness and polished
like mirrors; finest handmade man.
tells; electricity and gas: hot
water heat: plastered cellar: built
to sell for SI,JD. Present owner
took it in a trade and will accept
an offer of S6.1:sn On easy terms.
n /. SANSBJ- co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

A NEW STORE PROPERTY,
WITH DWELLING ATTACHED;
large, completely equipped store
room: four living rooms and tiled
bathroom; finished In hardwood;
heated by hot water; lighted by
electricity; concrete cellar under
entire building: good business sec
ton Annual rent, $500. Price.
$3.50.
n. L. SALISBURY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Exterminate the Fly.

The determination OF the house fly and
the agents of destruction It carries on its
germ-infected feet is possible only with
the absence of filth, the speaker said.
Keep properly covered or sprinkle with
lime or some other inexpensive disinfect-
ing agent the garbage cans horse ma
nure. old rags and other vegetable or
animal organisms that will ferment with
heat and moisture, and the fly will not be
in evidence.
Prof. Howard urged the citizens to ap-
point committee to Systematically in
spect the District. spot the filth, arouse
public sentiment and abolish the house
fly. mosquitoes and the Ills of flesh &C
countable to them.
Refreshments We're served after must
cal and literary program which included
a violin solo, by Clyde l.. Stryker ac-
coinpanied by Mrs. Sue Jennings: vocal
solo by Miss Helma NJ. Cheesman. with
violin obligato by Mr.. Stryker; recitation,
by Fred Barbour. from Mark Twain
piano duet, by Mrs. Sue Jennings and
Miss Isabel Primm. and an address by
Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Academy.

Beverly" at the Academy this week,
seemed to prove to the satisfaction OF a
large audience last evening that play
to be popular, win the hearts of an au-
dience and arouse it to enthusiasm does
not have to point a moral, deal In the
social problems of the day, or even sizzle
with "deep-dyed' villainy.
Beverly is dramatized from and fol-
lows closely George Barr McCutcheon
Beverly of Graustark.' It's scenes are
laid in the mountains of fictitious ELL
ropean country. Its characters. as we'll
as its setting. are we'll combined for the
romance depicted in the play
The plot shows Beverly Calhoun in the
care OF her maid, aunt Fanny. an old
negress. on a visit to her friend, the
Princess Yetive of Graustark. Lost in
the mountains. she is protected by the
prince of 'neighborins province who
has been dethroned by his brother Inc
prince at first mistakes Beverly for Prin-
cess Yetive while Beverly believes him
to be a mountaineer
Promised Beverly's protection. the
prince, a Baldos, the mountaineer. goes
to the castle at Edelweiss the capital Of
the country. Here. while endeavoring to
from the hands of his treacherous broth
Or, Bahos, az he Is known to the citi-
zens Of Graustark. is suspected OF being
a spy.
CrcunStantfal evidence entAnges nlI1
more and more. He refuses to explain his
acts lest he disclose his plans. which would
result disastrously for Graustark and
keep him from regaining his throne. He
is led away to be shot as a spy. At the
last moment. however. his plans mature.
he reveals his identity and is saved.
A pretty romance between Bados and
Beverly runs through the entire play.
Eleanor Woodruff. as Beverly, stands
pre-eminent In the cast. She is endowed
with rare personality and won the hearts
OF her audience soon after her first ap-
pearance. She is the kind Of American
girl one seldom expects to see except on
the front page of a magazine.
Edith Ward Berwyn. as Princess Yetfve,
was also attractive and plays her part
well. Lawrence Evart. s the prince. or
Baldos, has a free and easy manner well
suited to the character he portrayS. Lii
liam Allan Devere, as an old-time negress.
caused a great deal of laughter and won
much applause. Gen. Marlanx. the VIII
lain of the play, as portrayed by Morti-
mer Martini, left nothing to be desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
Prevention Is Easy.

There are no diseases as easy to pre-
vent as typhoid and malaria" declared
Prof Howard. and Yet we allow our
selves to be subjected to them simply for
the lack of intelligent preventive meas
ures. Typhoid Isl disease of filth, and its
chief agent of infection is the house fly.
Typhoid and the house fly are strong evil
dences of a defective civilization.
How mosquitoes and flies breed was IL
Illustrated by Prof. Howard. the evolution
from the eggs to the adult insect being
described in detail. He showed how in
about ten days a generation OF mosquitoes
can be raised where any body OF water,
either in a big pond. an old tin can, or
on the top Of leaf or in the cutters Of
house roofs, is allowed to stand for that
length Of time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

EIGHT ADMIRABLY PLANNED
AND BE- L T F / l. L Y APP
POINTED DETACHED HOMES
IN SAULS ADDITION. Lots 40,
AZ and 30 feet wide. by ample
depth; eight, nine and ten rooms
each. finished in oak, mahogany
and other hardwoods; various
styles of architecture; straight oak
and parquetry floors; every room
has two or more large windows:
lighted by electricity and gas and
heated by hot water. spacious clos
cts and pantries. Finished city
streets: all city conyeniences;
charming surroundings: absolutely
perfect car service: only 20 minutes
from heart of city. The best val
ues in the District of Columbia.
Low prices and easy terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

PRACTICALLY NEW SEMI
DETACHED BRICK 1IOt' Sc fac
ing a northwest avenue; desirable
location: hardwood throughout:
electricity and gas: hot-water heat:
large lot: room for garage; owner
leaving city: special price il sold
at once: cost $3.50. Want offer.
Terms 10 suit.
y l.. SANSBTRY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY AS
THIS is OF VERY RARE OC-
CURRENCE. \ splendid corner
home occupying one of the most
beautiful locations in Columbia
Heights: imposing in appearance;
two bay windows full height of
house; nine delightful rooms; hot
water heat; built few years ago
expressly for the home of the
owner. who has recently purchased
a smaller house. Lot +INl16. with
wide parking on two streets: beau
tiful lawn. with a choice selection
of flowers and Shruobery. $1,000
cash. balance To suit. An unusual
bargain at SS.I,0
n l.. SALISBURY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS

In the realm of slang captured the audi
ence and won unstinted applause. Other
good features of the bill were All Grant
was very funny; Clara Inge and Mar
guerfte Farrell, in songs and dances; the
six Abdallahs. in tumbling feats the
three Kuhns. in an excellent musical and
singing Offering: Sansone and Della.
sensational equlibrists, and the daylight
motion pictures. portraying a laughable
Irish honeymoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-02

BEAUTIFUL NEW SUBURBAN
RESIDENCE: excellent construc-
ton: eight rooms and tiled bath
room: cement cellar. fine heating
plant: nice porches: lot 2eNlJO:
thirty natural-growth forest trees;
high-class neighborhood; one fare
TO city. Easy terms-s4.J 800.
y. l.. SALISBURY co.