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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Dramatizations Are Probable.
CHARLES T. wALP0RT DEAD.
Had Been for Twenty-Five Years in
Government Service.

Charles T. Walport. for twenty-one
years an employee Of the bureau OF la
Dor. died yesterday afternoon at l
o'clock at his home, 1871 Park place
northeast, after an illness of three
weeks. Death was attributed to a
complication of diseases.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church, 9Th and A streets
northeast. at o'clock. Rev. DR.. Comp
ton Ball, pastor of the church and q
friend Of Mr.. Walport, will officiate
Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.
Mr.. Walport was about seventy-three
years old and had been in good health
until his recent sickness. He was
stricken three weeks ago and his con
dition became steadily worse until II
was found that there could be no relief
offered him.
Although he was native of Con-
necticut. Mr.. Walport lived for many
years in the District, and before being
employed in the bureau Of labor he
was in the paint business. HIS appoint
ment dates from June 49, 1891, before
the bureau was transferred to the De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor.
Mr.. Walport was prominent in labor
circles in Washington, and was for
many years a member OF the knights
OF Labor. being secretary of the gen
also a member of the Painters Union
and the Central Labor Union,
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ma
rion Guild Walport and two dauRh
tiers. Mrs. Bessie Eisinger and Mrs
Anna Belle Rhodes
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Lyceum.

The New. Century Girls this week g
attraction at the New Lyceum Theater,
was well received by two large audiences
yesterday. A two-act musical comedy, en-
titled 1.-The Two Pikers," gives Tom Nc
Rae as Smoke a chance to display his
entertaining ability. Miss Lydia Jospy
sings several popular songs. Willie john
son and Frank Elliott, two clever come
dians sing and dance well. Tilford, the
American ventriloquist, kept the audience
guessing yesterday as to where his voice
really was, for which mystification he
received hearty applause. In the second
act Tom McRae and Helen MARVEL. sing
ing 1.-The Oceana Rolf and dancing the
Teddy scored hit. A large chorus
adds to the completeness of the perform
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE
BIRTHDAY OF DICKENS
Special Exercises Will Be Held
on Centenary of Famous
Novelist.

Preparations for exercises commemorate
ing the birth of Charles Dickens, 100
years ago tomorrow. have been COM
pleted in the public schools of this city.
They will be varied, according to the
grades.
Readings from the works of the writer
will form a large portion of all the pro-
grams. it is expected. The programs in
detail have not reached the Franklin
building. headquarters Of the public
schools. 1t is probable that some of Dick
ems works will be dramatized. Practi-
cally all the children in the grade schools
are familiar with his Tiny Tim, Bob
Cratchit and old Scrooge.
Study "Tale Of Two Cities"
In the high schools his Tale of Two
Cities" is studied during the first year
English course, so that all the pupils of
these schools are well acquainted with
his word pictures Of the French revolu-
ton.
The normal school students have been
studying his works with a view to learn
ing his thoughts OH education, during the
last few weeks. A reading was given at
Normal School No. Friday afternoon in
this connection, in place of the usual Fri
day afternoon lecture.
The students who are taking the kinder
garten course are soon to study some OF
his works to familiarize themselves with
Dickens famous children characters.
Dramatizations Are Probable.
The popularity of Dickens Christmas
Carol will probably cause its dramatiza-
ton in many schools, although Christmas
time and the spirit Of the day are past
The little tale was dramatized in a large
number of the lower grades just previous
to the last Christmas holidays. AT this
season the schools throughout the city
were fairly alive with miniature Bob
Cratchits and Tiny Tins. temporarily
lame and bearing wooden crutches. Supt
looked well for the celebration of the au-
thor's birth centenary IN the schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Belasco.

To the extent that the compleXity of
modern American life is considered it's
characteristic feature, Augustus Thomas
latest product, "As Man Thinks seen
for the first time by Washington theater-
gOers last night at the Belasco Theater,
is principally a typical American drama
Not one interesting phase, but many, OF
the civilization in which we have our, be-
ing today is presented and its varied
types are true. Mr.. Thomas has con-
vincingly outlined the answers to many
of the problems met in the everyday life
of 1912 in cosmopolitan city like New
York
tain falls after the first act brief and to
the point. The triangle that is the
marked characteristic of so many modern
plays of the problem species has SO many
bisecting lines that the focal three are
seen only incidentally in the tangle Deal
ing primarily with that perplexing prob
lem of double standard of morality,
based on the claim that this is a woman
world, the play still presents powerfully
mother love, racial pride, religious preju-
dices. psycho-therapeutics and still other
topics closely allied to philosophy and
psychology. Not that this play is weari-
some in its dealing with human scien-
tific questions. for. on the contrary it IS
intense because of the multitude of sug-
gestions its lines and actions make for
new lines of thought on such subjects
1.-The Witching Hour of Thomas. as
the author and of John Mason. as the
leading actor, prepared all the members
of the capacity audience last night for
thoughtful evening of entertainment
And it proved case of las a mar
thinks From the doctrine of domi-
nance Of a thought in the minds of many
over one mind. as presented in The
Witching Hour" Messrs Thomas and
Mason turn in LAS a Man Thinks to
demonstrate the dominance of one mans
mind over his own physical as we'll as
mental wellbeing. Both convincingly DEM
onstrate that hatred produces a bodily
poison too powerful for medical skill to
cOunteract-that las man thinks he is
physically
Mr.. Mason's dgnified and magnetic
stage presence and ease serve to en-
nance the impressiveness of all his dra-
matte talents, in his portrayal of the
philosophical Jewish physician Dr. Seelig
His support is of that uniform capa bility
that demands mention of every member
of the company. So closely akin to 1.-THE
Melting Pot in which Miss Chrystal
Herne was last seen in Washington, are
some of the ideas suggested in LAS a
Man Thinks" that her new role appears
almost continuance of the old and her
acting is of the convincing sort. Eleanor
Moretti gives to the role of Mrs Seelie
such matronly and motherly bearing that
her part in the entertainment is a marked
treat. Vincent Serano and Charlotte Ives
give touches of youthful impetuosfty to
their romantic roles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

The Casino management is to be con-
graduated for the excellent entertain
ment presented this week, with Alva
York as the star of the bill.
Miss York received warm ovations on
each appearance yesterday. AS a COM
edienne her grace and charm captivate
the audience from the start.
Mother Goose in Vaudeville" another
big act Of the performance, gives oppor-
tunity for six winsOme girls who know a
thing or two about singing and dancing.
Eddie Mack. as Mother Goose, carried
off individual honors. The act is full
of snap and dash from start to finish.
Jim Harkins, Washington singer, made
a hit with popular songs. A feature of
the Mother Goose act Is accomplished
by throwing the shadows of the chorus
upon screen in ridiculous fashion.
Bob Warren has a clever monologue: :
Young and Brooks present sketch, en-
titled "oh. You Vaudeville" and the
Nohrens, novelty trapeze artists pre-
serve the standard of the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Fur Company's New Store.

The Saks Fur Company, for many years
located at 18th and G streets. is now es-
tablished in its new store. 1912 street
northwest. Increasing business made 1t
necessary for the firm to seek larger
quarters.
The entire first floor will ibe used as
salesroom for the displays and sale of
furs and fur garments, while the upper
floors will contain the manufacturing de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Gayety.

Bert Baker, comedian of the Bon Tons,
made a hit at the Gayety Theater last
night. Lee Hickman is Bakers assist
ant in the fun making, and he proves to
be a star in telling we'll worn excuses of
a husband. The comedy employed by
this pair in getting out of the predica-
ments into which the plot casts them is
new. Babe Latour is the Leading woman
of the Bon Tons and won the approval
Of the large audience. She sings her
songs in breezy way. Margaret La
vaun and Edith Graham sing well. The
Apache dance. as exploited by Lee Hfck-
hit. In the vaudeville portion of the
program Kelly and Feely, acrobats. were
the headliners. The two Macks were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Steel Bill Hearing Delayed.

The Senate finance committee held no
hearing on the temperate steel bill to-
day, as had been scheduled. When the
committee assembled none of the manu-
featuring interests that have protested
against the reductions in the House bill
were ready to proceed, and adjournment
was taken until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
ALL TEACHERS PAID TODAY.
Receive Checks According to New
Rule of Board Of Education.

All teachers of the District public
schools received their pay today, this be-
ing In accordance with. the new. rule of
the board of education. Heretofore the
teachers have been compelled to wait un-
til all the pay rolls had been made out
and verified. This was sometimes COM
pleted during the first day or so of the
new month, but sometimes not until as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Arcade.

An increased attendance last night
at the Arcade. 14th street and Park
road, was particularly noticeable in
the motion picture theater and the
roller skating rink. New patrons were
in evidence, many of whom attracted
attention by their. skill as skaters The
motion picture plays shown last night
were Of superior order. The bowling
alleys were kept busy to the closing
hour with match games by teams of
the Mt Pleasant and Arcade Bowling
Leagues. and individual players. The
ballroom was occupied by young peo-
pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

ing them perform in a manner that would
be considered high class even for beasts
less ferocious than the spotted jungle
cats. Motion pictures of current events
complete the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

Jonathan II. limerick, tnirty-six years
old, died Sunday at the home Of his IA
ther. Joseph Limerick. at Ellerslie. Ale
gany county, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
As a C1a ssified Ne dun

partment, with an enlarged corps of fur
designers. An entirely new stock of furs
has peen selected for the new store, every
piece selected under the special direction
of s. Saks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Prosecution of Street Railways
Presents Legal Question.
FEDERAL OR MUNICIPAL?
Judge Pugh Signs Certificate to
Have the Court of Ap-
peals Decide.

In all effort to transfer prosecution of
local street railways for violating the
interstate commerce regulations upon the
corporation counsel, Assistant United
States Attorney Ralph Given, acting on
instruction from his superior officers,
asked Judge Pugh in the Police Court to
certify to a question as to the municipal
character Of such prosecutions raised in
a case against the Capital Traction Com
pany today preparatory to taking the
matter to the District Court of Appeals
for a decision. Judge Pugh granted the
request.
The question of the municipal charac-
ter of these prosecutions must be deter
mined. and under orders from the United
States attorney I now ask the court to
sign certificate outlining the question
that it may be definitely determined
which office shall conduct future prosecu-
TONS" said Mr. Given.
1.-THE whole matter resolves itself upon
whether prosecution of a street railway
company in Washington for failing to
equip a car with effective wheel guards,
or the like, is municipal in it's nature, or
whether it is Of such a character that it
needs to be prosecuted in a United States
court
Anxious for DECISION.
The question was raised on one of four
cases filed against the Capital Traction
Company for failing to equip as many
cars with effective wheel guards. Assist
ant Corporation Counsel Marshall appear
ed in court with Mr.. Given. and an
nounced the District Commissioners We're
anxious to obtain a decision on the sub
ject.
In announcing his willingness to sign
a certificate Judge Pugh said:
THE whole matter is technical and pre-
sents an interesting legal question. l am
of the opinion, however, that following
precedent, the prosecutions should be con-
Quoted in this court, as the prosecutions
are brought In the name of the interstate
commerce commission. That surely is a
federal institution and necessarily has to
proceed in any prosecutions 1t has
through the United States courts. There
is no offense prosecuted in the District
branch of the Police Court that has been
prohibited by an act Of Congress, unless
the act itself specifically orders a Dis
trict prosecution.
''In past cases, 1 have ruled this holds
good and that the District government
has nothing whatever to do with them. .
George T. Dunlop counsel for the Capt.
tai Traction Company. appeared at the
proceedings. but did not participate in
them, except to suggest that the remain
ing three cases go over until the Court Of
Appeals decides the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Becomes Request" Figure.

l.. ]. Blankenbaker of Madison county,
Va, died at the home Of his son-in law,
Z. ]. Brockman. He was forty -four years
old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

late as the ninth. Under the new ruling.
the effort Is to have the teachers paid
on specific day each MONTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
COST Of DRESSED BEEF
BY TEST AND REQUEST
Points Brought Out by Wit
nesseS in Packers Trial
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, February "Details of
the method used in figuring the test
cost of dressed beef were explained by
witnesses at the packers trial here
day. District Attorney James II. Will
kerson announced his intention of con-
Guiding the governments inquiry into
this phase of the case before under
taking another line.
The government charges that the test
cost is the keystone of the business
system which made 1t possible for the
packers to maintain the alleged COM
bination in restraint of trade.
Declared to Be Fictitious.
That this test cost was fictitious
figure obtained by making inadequate
allowances fer by-products practically
uniform among the big packers and
enabled them to conceal a large per-
centage Of the profits on dressed beef
is one of the principal allegations OF
the government.
Witnesses have testified that the PACK.
test cost although the methods used in
same.
Armour &; Co. call it the memorandum
cost, which is subdivided into the .red
cost" and black cost for bookkeeping
purposes. Swift e. Co. call 1t the beef
cost while in the Offices of Morris &
Co. 1t is known as the test cost.
Becomes Request" Figure.
The National Packing Company also
calls 1t 1.-The test cost" although wher
the figures are sent to branch houses
1, Is known az the s'reuuest nrice
The packers declare tho test cost ha.
nothing to do with the selling cost OF
dressed beef, and simply is used as q
bookkeeping expedient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
Casino.

pleasing in songs and dances, while Bert
Baker, in Irish songs, closed the bill.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-10-31
Notice for Publication.

Non coal land.
Department of ne Interior. u S Land 6hice nt
ut. sumner. N NJ, Oct. fth 1919.
Notice is hereby given that John August Carl
beig of Clovis, N. NJ. who on Aug. D.. 1905 made
homestead entry No. uS3 for southwest IA Sec.
"a. Township North. Range "a cast New Mex
co Principal Meridian. has filed uo-
ice Of intention to make three year
proof to establish claim to the land ahose
described before William j. curren q. s..
Commissoner IN bis office mt Clovis. d. NJ. on
tfe 2th day Of Dee. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses.
John starhweathei. Phillip 5. Lamisou rheo-
dore Nelson. and Victor Nelson ailof Clovis Nm.
cd 81 TO Dec5. &C Henry. REGISTER
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-10-31

In and Mrs. u. IL Lame of
Kansas City are the GUESTS of
DR. Clyn Smith tbis week.
Plus and Minus Club viii meet
with Mrs. W g. Lank neSt.
Thursday.
Mrs Tom Clarg viii entertain
the Five Hundred Club Friday
afternoon.
Mo. and Mrs. L. r. Wilson are.
enjoying a visit from a. a.
Whitner of Barbersville. Ky.
this week.
Attorney ~. E. Faulkner.
wife. baby and Mrs. Faulkner
mother, Mrs. C. Il. Baker of.
Harbersville. Kentucky are in
the city. Mr.. Faulkner IS in
quest of a new location and has
shown good judgment by his
contemplated location ia our fair
city.
Electric Supplies a "a d
Pluming, Barry Hardware
Company.
Rooms For Rent.
Two furnished rooms to let for
light housekeeping. 1923 N. Wal
lace street.
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Notice for Publication.


Nun-Iuat iann
Department Of the Interior, 4. $ Land Office
40 Fort Summer, N. H.. oc. D. 1912. Notice
iH hereby given that Joel w. Ener. of Clovis n.
n. who ON Sept. 3d. 1906. made II. p. GiaS0
for southwest quarter Section l8.
Tonnship2 North. Ranee "a East New Mex.
b. Meridian. has fiei notice of intention to
make final ave year Proof 10 establish claim
io lhe land above described. before William D.
curren. y. S. Commissioned in his office az
Clovis ~. NJ. on the 2lst day Of Dec. 1912
Claimant names a. Witnesses.
John VI. Guy, Pete Mcdaniel, Ezra = MessicA
John B.. Bell all of clgyis, New Mexico.
Oct. 81 10 Dec. 9th. q O. Henry Register.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-10-31

Mrs. Mary Jolly is in Roswell
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Rice made
a business trip to Portales Thurs
day.
Miss Alice Pearce returned
Thursday from a couple of
months absence in Albuquerque
and Las Vegas.
Mrs. c. NJ. Bowden and daugn-
ter Miss Ruby are the guests of
Mrs. Bowden's daughter, Mrs.
Earl Griffith
Miss Ethel Howell left several
days ago for Russollville, Ark,
and points in Texas. NJ IS How
ell expects to be absent a couple
of monts.
We are glad to note that Miss
Daisy Rainboit israpidly reeov-
eri g from the severe burn
which she received last Monday
a week ago.
Mrs. Milton Reece, wife of
our esteemed pastor Rev. ,Reece
arrived Thursday. Rev. and
Mrs. Reece are at home to their
friends ia the residence former
ly occupied bv Mr.. and Mrs.
Chess lden in east Clovis.
Rev. w. r. Eyai S preached
his first sermon Sunday in Clovis
to a large audience. The ser
mon was especially intere sting.
The choir, through the efforts Of
its leader, Mrs. Trip had ar
ranged for special music which
ad led much to effectiveness OF
the sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Stafford
formerly Of this city but recent
" of Stanton, Texas purchased
t h e Campbell Confectionery.
The building inside will be put
in first class repair, and every.
thing in the way of CONNECTION:
and soft drinks will be sold.
Both MI. and Mrs. Stafford ar,
old time hands in the confection
airy business and we are glad t.
welcome them back to Clovis
E. w. Reagon and family Of
this city were visited this weel
by his brother and wife from
Portales.
Mrs. Charles Scheurich return
ed from a pleasant trip to Kan
sas City, Nebraska and othe.
points.
G. Jackson left Monday 70.
Covington. Tennessee where h
will join his wife at that place
They expect to return soon.
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Mrs. Dora Robinson. who con-
ducts a millinery store at Miller
e Kimberhns left Tuesday for a
visit to Paducah Texas.
Orvile Campbell and son Dale
will leave ia a few days for Ark.
and other points on a visit
Mrs. IT,. G. Coors, Jr., viii
entertain the Thursday Bridge
Club at the Harvey House,
Thursday.
Mrs. w G. Lank left We'd
nesday for a short visit to her
mother at Winfield Kansas. Mr..
Lank will accompany Mrs. Lank
a short way on her trip. He ex-
poets to leave for Winfield to
join his wife or her return trip
home.
Mrs. G. E. Curlee will leave
The latter part Of the week to
visit friends in Portalcs and
Roswell. On her return trip she
will pass through Clovis enroute
TO her future home In Alhuoupr-
que. Mr. and Mrs. Curlee have
made many friends during their
stay in Clovis who regret to see
them leave but wish them sue
cess in their new venture.
The Women's Club win meet
Thursday with Mrs. a. w. Hook
enhnll
W b. Dodscn arrived this
Wee from a ten days pleasure
trip visiting relatives and friends
in Fit. Worth, he also took in the
fair at Dallas.
Mullis- Garner. Miss Leila Mu-
lis and L. w. Garner, both Of
Hagerman, N. NJ, were married
Sunday noon at the Methodist
church by Rey. w. R. Evans
The contracting parties are resi-
dents Of Hagerman, and lef.
after the ceremony for then
nome at that place.
Wanted. 200 Men for Rail
road work in Western Texas
between Lubbock and Texico Oh
the Santa Fe branch. Have jus
moved in large force Of team.
on this 50 miles Of new work.
wan teamsters and general rail
road labor; wages: 81 50 5 ant
50. so per day. These men ar.
needed from forty miles east o
lexico or Clovis to Lubbock
Pay any time it is wanted
Work lasts until May or June
Fine water and good climate.
Walter H.. Denison,
Gen'l. Con. Lubbock, Tex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16
~ .;'-. MaaAma.~,
MELVILLE BALLARD DEAD.
Was One of the Best Known Teach
ers of the Deaf.

Melville Ballard of 621 Florida avenue
known teachers of the deaf in the coun-
try. was stricken with apoplexy while
walking near 4th and l. streets north
west Friday afternoon, and was taken
to Casualty Hospital, where he died yes
terday morning.
Funeral services will be held in the
chapel of Gallaudet. College tomorrow at
= o'clock. Burial will be private.
Mr. Ballard was born in Fryeburg, Me-,
seventy four years ago. At the age of
eighteen months he lost his hearing. In
spite Of this handicap he pursued his edu-
cation with great success, first at the
Hartford School for the Deaf and later
at Gallaudet College. In this city, then
known as the National Deaf Mute Col
lege. He graduated from Gallaudet Col
lege in 1856 with the degree Of bachelor
Of arts. being the first graduate Of the
college, and. it is believed, the first deaf
man to receive a college degree in this
country. He afterWard received the de-
gree of master of arts from the college.
His patience and cheerfulness won for
him the love of his associates at Ken
dali Green. where he was member of
the faculty of the Columbia Institute for
the Deaf. and hundreds of boys and girls
whom he helped by his example have be-
come worthy men and women.
Mr.. Ballard is survived by his wife,
Grace A. Ballard, and four children, Mrs.
Gertrude B. Fowler, Walter E., Miriam
F. and Ralph X. Ballard