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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN.
Exhibition to Be Given in Lecture
Hall of the Public Library.

The. Public Library has arranged to
hold in it's lecture hall next Saturday,
Wednesday and Thursday, from to $50
o'clock pm. an exhibition of children s
books suitable for Christmas gifts.
The exhibits will include: A select num-
Der of recommended books. varying in
price and appealing to different ages and
interests; some beautiful editions of clas-
sic and standard titles, and a model for
child's library. a small collection of
books desirable for a child to own.
A talk on the selection of children
books will be given each day at 4:45 pm.
by the head of the children's department
The public is invited to attend the ex-
hibition. listen to the talk and ask ques-
tons
All public departments of the library
will be open Thanksgiving day the usual
hours-that is. from am. to 9 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Washington Symphony December 10

The eleventh season of the Washington
Symphony Orchestra will begin at the
Columbia Theater Tuesday afternoon,
December TO- Charles T. Tittmann will be
the bass soloist. The remaining concerts
of the season will be given at 4:45 o'clock
Tuesday afternoons. January Ia. Febru-
airy IL, March 25 and April 10. The en-
tire series will be under the conductor
ship of Heinrich Hammer, and each pro-
gram will include a noteworthy sOloist.
The performances will not conflict with
other orchestral concerts.
Season tickets are now on sale at T.
Arthur Smiths ticket agency in Sanders
& Stayman's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
PLAY WITH MATCHES; FIRE
Children Start Blaze That Al
most Destroys the Green
H0me-0ther Losses.

try at the home OF Mrs Geneva Green,
colored. near Summer and Wade roads.
Hillsdale. yesterday afternoon about j
clock. started a fire which almost de-
stroyed the house. Mrs. Green was at
the home of neighbor when the fire
started.
Most of the furniture in the front por-
ton Of the house was saved Many men
in the neighborhood responded and as
sisted in the work of saving her effects
Several Of them reached the upper front
room by climbing upon the porch. tore
the carpet from the floor and used it as a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
BREAK IN CANAL DAM.
Low Water on Levels Results
Wheat Destroyed by Fire.
pecial Correspondence of The star.


BOYDS. Nd, November PC, 1912.
break in the dam between Seneca
and Edwards Ferry. this county. on the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal. has resulted
in very low water on the levels. Many
persons have taken bass and German
carp from the stream by the hundreds.
The bass were thrown into the river
and the carp were given away.
The condition of Miss Elizabeth Jones
of PoOlesville, who was accidentally shot
by her sister Medors Friday, is greatly
improved.
Seven stacks Of wheat, containing about
600 bushels of the grain caught fire on
the farm of William Butler and sons
near PoOlesville and were consumed. The
loss is estimated at 5000.
The new steel bridge over Dry Seneca
stream near Jacksonville is rapidly near
ing completion. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Nine. Alma Gluck December g.

The announcement that Nine Alma
Gluck, the great soprano from the Metro
politan Grand Opera in New York, will
give a recital here has aroused interest
in musical circles and brought numerous
orders for boxes ard seats before the
sale of tickets opens.
Many efforts have been made during the
past year to secure this great singer
for a public appearance in this city. and
the recital was secured only because a
local manager in another city was
obliged to cancel the date on account Of
illness.
Mrs. Wilson-Greene will present Mime.
Chuck at the National .theater Monday
afternoon, December 9, at 40 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
ADJUSTMENTS
stay the present season. The wisdom of
their decision has already been demon

stay the present season. The wisdom of
their decision has already been demon
strated by tremendous advance sale.
Mr.. Sothern and Miss Marlowe will Of
fer eight plays during their engagement.
There will be two performances each of
Much Ado About Nothing Tanning of
the Shrew." Romeo and Juliet
Twelfth Mighty 1.-The Merchant Of
Venice and Hamlet and single per-
Torrance each of Macbeth and LAS
You Like IT.
In much Ado About Nothing Mr..
SOthern and Miss MarlOwe have sumptu-
ously revived one of their former distinct
successes. They have not been seen in
this comedy for seven years. and they
have reproduced it in a magnificent fash
ion. quite in keeping with the other plays
of their repertoire. The roles of Benedick
and Beatrice. respectively. offer them UNI
limited scope for brilliant high comedy
achievements. The only matinees during
the engagement of Mr.. Sothern and Miss
MarlOwe will be given Saturdays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
LOSS AMOUNTS TO $50.
Apartment Of w. II. Klemroth In
vaded by Sneak Thief.

Two apartments in the Clearmont, 2OO6
F street northwest. were entered and
one Of them robbed some time yesterday.
according to reports made to the police
last night.
w. F. Klemroth, who occupies an apart
ment on the third floor. reported the loss
of silverware. jewelry and clothing valued
at nearly $50
The apartment OF Miss Nellie Post, on
the same floor, had also been ransacked,
but nothing was taken away by the in
truder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27

even funnier this year than last. and he
has able assistance from Ed Johnston.
Jeanette Buckley, a vivacious soubrette.
and Jack Strouse. a dialect comedian.
There is a Russian dancers number and
numerous ballet advertisements, which
are always a feature of this Jacobs and
Jermon entertainment
One of the big hits of the piece is called
Crazy Music" as presented by Arlington
and Johnston. and the former also offers
a highly diverting burlesque OF the great
vaudeville hypnotist, Pauline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Edna Luby's limitations.

Edna Luby, self-styled "cheery cherry
comedienne." will be the headline attrac-
ton at Polls next week, with delight
fully breezy limitations of famous foot
light stars such as Rose Stahl. Ethel Bar
rymore, Anna Held, Carrie De Mar, Irene
Franklin, Lillian Russell and Marie
Dressler. Miss Luby is said to possess
an unusually sweet voice. which she uses
to advantage i'm singing the famous songs
of musical comedy celebrities.
Ed Reynard will occupy the position of
second Importance on the bill with a
unique ventriloquist act. i'm which all his
dummies appear i'm miniature city and
talk from their individual housctops. Car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
"A Lucky Hoodoo. ="

Billy B. Vans successful musical
comedy. "A Lucky Hoodoo,'' will be the
attraction at the Academy next week. 1t
is one of the most entertaining and best
stage productions with which this popular
funmaker has been identified since he
starred in Little Memo
One of the features of the performance
is the work of the Beaumont Sisters, who
dance. sing and aid Van in causing COM
plications.
There are also many musical numbers,
both dainty and catchy, including two
original humorous songs by Van him.
self. The Beaumont sisters also are sup
piled with an abundance of popular
melody. with facilities for its presenta-
ton in a plea sing way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Bolgiano Class Friday.

The Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Or
chestra, Walter T. Holt, director. as
sisted by Miss Ethel Noble Johnson. So
prano soloist. and Maurice II. Jarvis of
the Washington Readers Club, will give
concert at Foundry M. Z. Church Fri
day night at o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Brice Diggs Convicted of MUIR
der in Second Degree-Fire
Destroys New Barn.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, November %, 1872.
Murder in the second degree was the
verdict in the case of Brice Diggs col
Ored, who was tried in the circuit court
here yesterday on an indictment charg-
ing him with the murder of Lincoln Nc
Quay, also colored, at Dickerson. this
county, the night of October 90. The case
was given to the jury about 10 o'clock
last. night and shortly after midnight
an agreement was reached. The penalty
Tor second degree murder is from five to
eighteen years in the penitentiary
Both Diggs and McQuay were under
the influence of liquor the night of the
shooting. The nature of the trouble be-
tween the two was not brought out in the
testimony. there being no eyewitnesses
to the shooting. McQuay was shot in the
neck. and died several days later in a
Washington hospital. Diggs claimed that
be shot in self-defense. declaring that
McQuay attacked him with a razor. The
tragedy occurred in the sleeping quar-
tiers of the men, who were members of a
gang Of wOrkmen.
Barn Destroyed by Fire.
The new barn on the farm of DR..
Francis Thomas, near Ednor, this
county, was destroyed by fire few days
ago. A large quantity Of hay and straw.
a number of agricultural implements and
other things also were lost, and ten fine
horses persisted in the flames. The loss
is placed at about $1,000 and was covered
by insurance
The new Methodist Church at Concord,
this county, will be dedicated next Sun
day. Bishop Earl Cranston will be pres
ent and preach in the morning. and In the
afternoon Rev. Whttford Mcdowell.
superintendent of the Washington dis
trict, will occupy the pulpit.
Miss Lillian F. Richardson and Burton
Emory Thompson. both of Washington
were married in Rockville yesterday by
Rev. Thomas A. HOughton-Burke rector
of Christ Episcopal Church. They were
unaccompanied and returned to the city
Immediately after the ceremony
Miss Ruth A. Buckley and Albert F.
Ruff both of Clifton station. Va. were
married in Rockville a few days ago
by Rev. John r. Henderson, pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
TOBACCO MEN ORGANIZE.
Another Section of Retail Merchants
Association Formed.

The cigar and tobacco section of the
Retail Merchants Association. at a meet
ing in the Chamber of Commerce last
night, decided to organize formally and
to hold another meeting December IL.
Henry 7. Offterdinger presided. num-
trade in Washington were discussed.
The ladies' tailOrs section of the assO-
citation is to hold meeting I'm the Cham
Der of Commerce tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
"The Golden Crooks Company"

Billy Arlington. 'the laughing hobo"
will be seen as the chief funmaker with
1.-The Golden Crooks Company, which
comes to the Gayety next week in two
act musical farce called 1.-THE Auto Bugs"
The piece is staged i'm three scenes, the
first showing a lawn at Palm Beach,
Fla, the second the grand ballroom i'm
a Palm Beach Hotel. and the third the
palisades of tho Hudson Arlington, sttit
appearing In tramp makeup. IL said to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Mischa Elman Gets Ovation.

One Of the most memorable symphony
concerts ever given in Washington was
that of the Philharmonic Society Of New
York at the National Theater yesterday
afternoon. 1t not only served to furnish
Josef Stransky, the new conductor. with
a gratifying welcome, and Mischa Elman.
the noted violiniSt. with an ovation that
did not subside until after he had bowed
his acknowledgements nine times, but TO
present program that will not soon be
forgotten for it's excellence and the man.
ner Of its rendition.
The great orchestra was not only IN
splendid form. but it has never responded
to the direction of the conductors baton
with better precision and finer accom-
plishment. 1t was in Brahms Concerto
Cor violin. D major. op. q. that Mischa
Gilman displayed the artistry that en-
Unused his audience to a remarkable de-
gree. while in the next number. List s
chestra. seemingly inspired by the mas
terful playing Of Mischa Elman and the
enthusiasm that followed it, gave ne OF
the most brilliant renditiOns OF the mas
terpiece ever heard in Washington.
The symphony was Beethoven's No. Z.
in A major. op- 81. and 1t was played
with exquisite discretion and feeling. The
novelty of the program was "A Merry
Overture" by Weingartner. a merry COM
position of brilliant color and lively
movements.
Conductor Stransky and his orchestra
may well feel gratified with their initial
concert of the season, and the music
lovers who attended. including Mrs. Taft
and many representatives from diplo-
matte and social circles, for the cOmbina-
ton that gave them undoubted enjoy
ment to so unusual degree.
"Peter Pan"
''That bold, bad pirate. Capt. Hook,
places poison in Peter Pans glass. Tink-
err Bell, Peters good angel. drains the
glass and would die. But Peter has an
inspiration. If all those in front and
around him will only attest their belief
in fairies, Thinkers life will be saved"
All Of this is going to happen at the
National Theater next week. Then Peter
will ask every one present to show his
or her faith in fairies by clapping hands.
And every one. male and female. sixteen
and sixty. in the gallery and in the
clap his or her hands and not be bit
ashamed of IL while they smile up at
Maude Adams. for no one would deny
her anything.
ing bit of imagery, Peter Pam dealing
with eternal youth and joyousness.
seems to be timely, for report has it that
its tour thus far this season has been
phenomenally successful. Peter will sure
ly be welcomed here along with Wendy,
John, Michael and the twins. 1t will be
good to see Capt. Hook and his desperate
crew Of pirates thrown into the sea and
pleasant to see Peters friends, the guard
ing Indians. Last scene of all is that at
mospherically beautiful picture of Peter
playing on his pipes in the little house
hanging in the tree tops.
= The production Of the work is a new
one. In the large company are number
nNr n~h
Carter is the Capt. Hook. Dorothy
Dunn, the Wendy; Marion Abbott, the
Mrs. Darling. and Margaret Gordon. the
Curly. Others In the cast include Allen
Fawcett, Wallace Johnson, Byron Silvers,
william Sheafe, jr.. and William Beck
with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Sothern and Marlowe.

!. At the Belasco Theater Monday night
E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe will be-
gin their annual engagement in this city.
and will prolong their visit for a fort
night, instead of limiting it to a single
week as formerly. So great was the de-
mand to witness their performances last
season, hundreds Of playgoers having
been unable to secure seats, they deemed
1t advisable to make q more extended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Holmes on India.

Burton Holmes Sunday evening and
Monday afternoon, at the Columbia
Theater, will tell his story in picture and
language Of a trip from Bombay to Delhi
The cities of Bombay, "Jaipur the Pink
and the future capital of India, Delhi
with their varied picturesque peoples and
architecture, their strange and variegated
street throngs and traffic, the mosques
their ceremonies and their street dancers
and entertainers. will be shown in motion
and in colored pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
CHURCH HOLDS RECEPTION.
New Members of Foundry NJ. E. Con
gregation the Guests.

reception was rendered new members
last night at Foundry Methodist Episco-
pal Church. 10th and Church streets
northwest. The parlors Of the church
were decorated with palms and flowers.
Rev. DIR. William r. Wedderspoon
stated that 40 new members had been
received during the conference year.
A musical program of solos by Miss
Anna Brett. Miss Mary Sherier ard ]. f.
NJ. Bowie were features of the evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
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son and Willard will present a lively Dutch
comedian specially. and will sing songs that
have delighted audiences on the Orpheum
circuit. The Cliff Bailey trio will give an
attractive singing and dancing speciality.
Other vaudeville features to be announced
Sunday will complete bill of much vari-
ETY. and enjoyable quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Nine. Aida Friday.

Mime. Frances Aida, one Of the FORE
most Of the Metropolitan Opera House
sopranos. will be presented in concert
at the Columbia Theater Friday after
noon, at 1870 o'clock. under the manage
ment of Frederic Shipman. The program
announced is one Of great attractiveness.
Nine. Aida, who is the wife of Gatti
Casazza, the director of the Metropolitan
Opera House. has twice appeared In
private recital.at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27

The Savoys. with their eight acrobatic
bulldogs, who appeared i'm higher priced
vaudeville in Washington year ago and
made hit, are among the excellent
things promised In next weeks bill at
the Casino Theater. The act is a novelty
Of its kind. Another big number will be
Morgan, Chester and company in a laugh
able decoction OF German stage COM
edy entitled Schultz the Shoemaker
New offerings are promised in tho
Morette Sisters. i'm a refined musical act:
the Gaiety -Four, male comedy quartet.
In specialties; Harry Thompson. the COM
edy juggler. and Copeland and Walsh, in
a little bit Of everything that makes for
laughter and pleasure, including songs,
dances, comedy patter and a taste of the
higher kind of burlesque. The motion
pictures will also be a special feature OF
next weeks bill at the Casino.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Cosmos.

Bijou Gertrude, a remarkable child
singer. specializing ragtime and coon
songs, is one OF a number OF sparkline
vaudeville offerings at the Cosmos Theater
next week. Hjou Gertrude is billed as
the highest priced juvenile in vaudeville.
Another big feature is FL Marc. classic
vaudeville violinist. with a musical num-
Der OF refined and exceptional merit.
Still another is Harry Truesdale and his
company in a farce.
The Hermanus Troupe, a European
novelty in acrobatics and athletic diver
sions; kamplan and Deralda, remembered
for their delightful specialties in violin.
cello and piano selections, and Nska and
Saunders. I'm a unique diversion Of song
and mystery. with film features headed
by tn, famous Pathe weekly review OF
the big events Of the world i'm picture
form, will complete one of the Cosmos
Theaters best bills of diversified enter
tainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
Man and Superman."

Since Robert LOraine's first appearance
in Man and Superman," in which he be-
gins weeks engagement at the Column
bia Theater Monday next, he has played
the role of John Tanner here and in Eng
land some 1000 times So closely has he
become identified with the play that, al
though it may be revived for many years
to come, it is doubtful if any other actor
would care to attempt the role. The play
is the merriest and most significant lit
erary comedy of modern times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27

The trial of John Maus, charged with
killing Harrison Brown, a rural mail car
rler or Garrett county, Md. will take
place at Somerset December g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-27
"The Trained Nurses"

The premiere Washington presentation
of Jesse L. Lasky's metropolitan hit, a
petite musical comedy de luxe, 1.-THE
Trained Nurses will take place at
Chase's next week. Heading the Broad
way company playing it are Henry Berg
man and Gladys Clark, supported by six
teen Lasky singing and dancing stars.
Its theme is decidedly novel and satiri-
cal and there are many new and whistle
able songs, with no let-up in the swift
succession of comic action and events.
Mrs. Gardner Crane and company will
present their laughable adventure of the
rail and the movies" A special stellar
feature will be Juliet. the comic chan
teuse. in character songs, with costume
changes and human dressing table"
Andrew F. Kelly. real Irish wit, is in
cluded in the comic division. The noted
Alpine trio from the Ringing circus will
offer aerial sensation. Merlin. 1.-The
Svengali of Cards." is another attractive
addition. The pipe organ recitals at 80.
1880 and interIniSsion and the animated
weekly phOtOplane pictures of current
news events are also included.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-24
SPECIAL MASTER
FILES OPINION

Claude NJ Dean. special master in
the case of j. f. Mills, trustee and
grand exalted ruler Of the Improved
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, colored, against J. Frank Wheat
on. yesterday announced following an
investigation into tho matter, his opin-
ion that Wheaton had not suffered any
damages ~ a result ofthe giving out
of an injunction in the case. this in
junction having previously been de-
clared by Special Master Dean to have
been wrongfully sued out. The opin-
ion OF the special master winds up
long drawn out LITIGATION which COM
menced when the Mills faction In the
coiorcd Elks asked for an Injunction
against the Wheaton faction forbid
ding them to use the copyright ritual
OF the order. The injunction was Is
sued and later dissolved. Special
Master Dean holding that there was
no valid copyright OF the annual.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-24
FARMERS TO PLAY
TRINITY COLLEGE

RALEIGH. n. c.. Feb. 23.--For the
first time in years there Is to be a
meet between athletic teams of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
of Raleigh and Trinity College of
Durham, The basketball teams Of the
two colleges will meet In the Raleigh
auditorium tonight.
Trinity has won every game that II
has played SO far. and, of course.
will do their best to come out ahead.
The varsity. however, gave them an
awful scare a week or two ago. when
they played them on Trinity's own
floor. The final score of this game
was III to % in favor OF Trinity At
one time A. and VI. was In the lead.
but the Methodists were able to nose
ont victory Playing here on their
own floor. A. and NJ should come out
victorious. A large crowd Of rooters
from Durham is expected. and they
figure on showing the farmers some
real roofing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-24
KID MCCOY MATCHED
WITH FRENCH BOXER

NICE. Feb. 23.--Kid Mccoy has
signed articles to meet Carpenter
the French champion light heavy
weight. in case the latter whips Sui
Ivan In their coming bout at Monte
Carrie. 9.5.', s..s Z, - - e
The Mccoy Carpenter contest,
which will be for the championship
OF Europe, and a purse OF $4,000.
Is booked for May II. at the new
Nelodrome, Paris, which has seat
Ing capacity of 10000. The arncles
call for twenty rounds, and state that
the men must weight in at IT'S
pounds, rinyside
The National Sporting Club, OF
London. has offered a purse of s15.-
900 for bout between Carpenter
and Bombardier Wells. In May.