Evening star (Washington, D.C.).(Washington, DC) 1910-12-17 [p 10].LOCAL MENTION. ANl»ENBVT9 TONIGHT.
Nauonal.Mr. J. E. Dodson in "Th House Next Door." 8:15 p.m. Relaaco.Edith Luckett and Walter Hal
. In "Drifting," S:15 p.m. Columbia.May Robson in "The Reju
venation of Aunt Mary," 8:15 p.m. < liase s.Polite vaudeville, 8:15 p.m. X*w Academy."The House with th'
tireen Shutters.** 8:15 p.m. tlayety."Rollicking CSIrlies," 8:15 p.m -\>w Lyceum."Merry Maidens," 8:15 p.m Casino.Vaudeville and moving pictures
1_':45 to 5:30 and 6:45 to 11 p.m. Majestic.Vaudeville and moving pic
lures, 2 to 5 and 7 to 11 p.m. Cosmos.Vaudeville and moving 'piclures,1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Arcade.Dancing and roller skating
Beautiful ftlfta at Cmmt. Pluses, Suit Cases. Bags and all leathei
goods at cost. Copeland, 400 lltli.
Honrnat Fruit Cake for Xaai. Order Holmes' liomemado FVult Cak<
now for Christmas. It Is the richest anc most delicious fruit cake made and improveswith age. Any size you want a1 J> pound Mince. Pumpkin and othei Homemade Pies. 20c. Genuine Homemade Milk Bread. 5c. Holmes' Bakery, 107 F st. Tel. M. 4537.
Ideal Method of Saving. You can accomplish much by adopting
the saving plan of the Prudential BuildingAss n. 13111 F st. Glad to explain It.
Relalager lee Cream is a great treat: strictly pure. $1.20 gallon;60c M: gallon. 235 G. Phone M. 2767.
Roosevelt, Cowboy, Indiaa Celebration, Cheyenne, Virginia, 9th, F. G. Th., FTi., Sat.
Eleetrle Reading Lighta and Gas Drop Lights; full stock.
16 12th st C. A. Muddlmao & Co. 12IH G
REV. DR. DAWSON TO LEAVE.
Pastor of Calvary M. E. Church Transferred to Baltimore.
Kev. Dr. Josepii Dawson, pastor 1 of
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church for :he nasi eight years, is to leave Washingtonlate in February to become pastor of the East Baltimore Methodist Church, which pulpit Rev. Joseph M. M. Gray gives up to come to Washington as pastorof Hamline Church. This action of Btehop Anderson in transferring Rev. Dr. Dawson became known today. No successorat Calvary Church has as yet been selected. The departure of Dr. Dawson is a
source of much regret to the members of denominations as well as those of other denominations on Columbia Heights, who have been much impressed by the service wiiicii lie ha*s rendered. Eight years ago he went to the heights
and organized a congregation, with seven members. He worked with vigor, and during his pastorate has seen over 500 accessions to the membership and the er- ctlon of a church building on Columbiaroad between 14th and 15th streets, at a cost of nearly *25,000. A Sunday school with over 400 members
is one of the tine organizations which have been built up in the church, one of the distinctive leatures of this work beinga Bible class for men, which now has about fifty members.
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Cut His Throat With Razor. Policeman Castle of the ninth precinct
was called to 527 15th street northeast about 9:*10 o'clock "this morning and informedthat George W. Simmons, a plasterer,forty-five years old, had cut his throat with a razor. The wound was not serious, and surgeons at the Casualty Hospital told the police the patient would have to remain there only a short while.
Preparatory School Gives Dance. The Army and Navy Preparatory School
gave its regular Christmas dance yesterdayevening in the gymnasium of the school, about twenty-five couples being present. The hall was decorated in holly and the school colors.
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Farragnt Post Election. The annual election of Farragut Post.
No. lO. Department of Potomac. G. A. R.. resulted as follows: Commander. John Shaw: senior vice commander, W. F. Brenizer; Junior vice commander. Frank Blagg; surgeon. Janus Wood: quartermaster.H. H. Bunyea; officer of the day. P. J. Cooksey: officer of the guard, P. C. George; patriotic instructor. W. F. Brenizer;member of department relief, J. O. Estabrook; member of department nominatingcommittee. S. W. Bunyea; delegatesto department encampment. StantonWeaver. S. W. Bunyea and W. F. Bvenlzer: alternates. J. O. Estabrook, P. C. George and Frank Blagg.
Sadden Death of Thomas B. Mitchell Thomas R. Mitchell, til'ty-five years old,
who was in tha book ana job printing business at oOrt l::th street northwest, dtopped dead there yesterday afternoon about o'clock. His home was at 1009 Maryland avenue southwest t'oroner Nevitt gave a certificate showi:g death resulted from apoplexy. The
body was taken to Geier's undertaking»-^tablishrnent. llir. 7th street northwest,and prepared for burial.
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with great sores and by the time ho was two uODtb» his face and bead were an awful sight.
I i-onsulted a doctor, who said it was not hint out a light skin disease, which the baby would oon get over. But he seemed to get worse. «
I called another doctor. Ilia opinion seemed tc l-c the same. They both prescribed medicine that did not do a bit of good. A friend advised nr to take him to tbo hospital, which I did. 1 wo doctors there save me medicine In a liquid form. It did hint un good.
"Nearly every day I would read a testimonial .n regard to Cuticura. and my wife though! she would try it to see If it would help tb< hahy. 1 got a box of Coticura Ointment and I cake of «'uth'iira Soap, and after using thest be was entirely cured. Before Cutleurs curec him he could not seem to sleep, as his face ant head would Itch so. Whst hair he had alt fel dot, but soon he had a nice bead of hair, ant his face was perfectly clear. It Is now nearly »e years since he was cured and there has beei
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MANY ALARMS SOUND; ! FIREMEN KEPT BUSY Blaze in Commercial Hotel Caused by Curtain Swaying Against Lighted Gas Jet.
The appearance of the fire engines on
Pennsylvania avenue yesterday afternoon attracted a crowd In the vicinity of Pennsylvania avenue and Ttli street northwest,where a blaze in a room on a upper floor of the Commercial Hotel claimed attention. A curtain in the room had come in contact with a lighted gas jet and a blaze resulted. Pieces of the charred curtain and
broken glass were thrown from the windowby the firemen, and in a few minutes the fire was extinguished. The damage to the building and contents is estimated at about *200. The property is insured.
Fire in Georgetown. This morning about 2:15 o'clock No. o
truck company responded to a call for assistancereceived from 3338 Dent place, the home of Salina Magruder. The firemenfound a lively blaze in progress in the kitchen of the three-story brick structure.the occupants of the house having become alarmed and made preparations for a hasty exit.
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upon the blaze and the firemen were able to leave the house In a few minutes. The damage is estimated at about $150. Firemenand policemen examined the premises.but nothing was found by them to indicate the cause of the tire. An overheated stove caused a blaze in
the house of Mattie Kicks. 2237 12th street northwest, this morning about 12:30 o'clock. The firemen arrived before the tire had gained much headway and only about $20 damage resulted.
Thrown From Hose Carriage. While responding to the alarm. No. 12
hose carriage collided with a street car on the crossing at 12th and U streets northwest. R. F. Benham, a member of the tire company, was thrown from the hose carriage and injured about his arms and legs. He was taken to Garfield Hospital for treatment. ' A caller is blamed for a fire in the
house of Anderson Somers of 14 Nallor alley last night about 8 o'clock. The caller, the police report, accidentally set fire to a bed with a lighted match. Firemenresponded to a call from box 261, and the blaze was extinguished after about $20 damage had been done. Fire In the chimney at the house of P.
B. Lamberton, 1311 N street northwest, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon claimed the attention of the fire departmentfor a few minutes. About $10 damageresulted. A blaze in the chimney at Achterkirchen'sHotel, *John Marshall place and
Pennsylvania avenue, last night about 7:4o o'clock caused the sounding of an alarm of fire from box 17. The fire was extinguished before the property had sustaineddamage. Clothes in a closet on the third floor
of the house of F. C. Cornell, 249 12th street southeast, were accidentally set afire last night about 7:30 o'clock by a child. The blaze was not extinguished until about $30 damage had been done.
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MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS.
Dr.W. S. Washburn Is Elected Governorof the Society. The folowing officers were elected for
the year 1911 at a meeting of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, at the residenceof E. Southard Parker. 1738 Connecticutavenue northwest, last night: Dr. W. S. "Washburnt governor; S. W. Woodward, deputy governor; Ernest W. Bradford, secretary; Jerome F. Johnson, treasurer; A. A. Asplnwall. historian; Rev. James H. Taylor, elder; Dr. J. W. Caldwell, surgeon, and Frank J. Lewis, captain.
i About one hundred members were present.and they listened to a brief story of the dedication of the Pilgrim memorial monument at Provincetown. Mass.. August 5 last, and also the reading of the address of Dr. Charles W. Elliot, president emeritus of Harvard, on that occasion. The Metropolitan Quartet, sang the two Pilgrim songs rendered at the dedication ceremonies by the Harvard Quartet.
I1JB to Baltimore and Return Saturdays and Sundays, via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good returning until Sunday night. AH regular trains except the "Congressional Limited.".Advt.
WAS WELL KNOWN HERE.
Mrs. Green Clay Smith Had Been Prominent Socially.
Mrs. Green Clay Smith, widow of Gen. Green Clay Smith, who died recentlyat the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Friedman, in Carlisle, Pa., was prominentin social and official circles here. Tier l.uaband. Gen. Smith, was brevetted major general during the civil war, was a representative in Congress from Kentucky,Governor of Montana, and candidateof the prohibition ^>artv for Presidentof the United States In 187t$. During his later years he was a Baptist minister in this city. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of James
K. Duke of Kentucky and grandniece of former Chief Justice Marshall of tbs Supreme Court of the United States. Two daughters survive her.Mrs. John L. Whitehead of Williamsburg, Ky., and Mrs. Friedman, wife of the superintendentof the Carlisle Indian school.
25th and Pens*. Ave., Star Breach. Herbat's Pharmacy, 25th and Pennsylvaniaave. n.w., receive* "Want Ada" for
d The Star. Wanted Help advertisements are only 1 cent per word each insertion.
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| SHELVING VETERANS OPPOSED. '
Efforts Will Be Made to Enlist All G. A. R. Men.
August Donath, superintendent of doeu)ments at the government printing otlice, condemned the contemplated policy of re-
tiring veterans of the civil war from active service in government positions to make way for more active and younger men in a speech before the G. A. R. Oyster Club last night. Mr. Donath's remarksaroused his associates to a high
: pitch of enthusiasm. It was decided to begin an agitation
that will do away with the scheme enitirely. A meeting will be held within the next ten days or two weeks, to be at1tended by leading Grand Army men, when plans will be discussed relative to legisla1tion in the veterans' behalf. It was de!termined to begin the agitation at once by bringing the matter to the attention of all Grand Army men living in this city. Mr. Donath pointed out that in the
recent political campaign the two big political parties recognized the influence of the veterans as a political factor and solicited their votes. He referred also to the public declarations of these parties in the past relative to old soldiers. A num;ber of speeches followed that of Mr. Donath and showed a vigorous opposition to the enforced retirement plan.
If You Contemplate Heading Flowers to out-of-town friends Xmas. Intrust the order to J. H. Small & Sons. 14th & G sts., Waldorf-Astoria & 1153 Broadway, N. Y. .Advt.
CALCULATIONS WERE UPSET.
Plans of Vessel Masters Disturbed by Freeze on the River.
The icc that made Thursday night upset the calculations of several vessel masters, who were figuring to get away before the cold weather came again and hardened the ice so that they could not tow through it without having their hulls protected. The schooner Mabel and Ruth, Capt. Conawav,was to have sailed yesterday with paving block for Norfolk, but after hear:ing that the river for several miles below this city was filled with drift ice he postponedhis departure. The sloop Flora Dlsie left the oyster
wharf Wednesday night bound for the Potomac oyster beds. Between this city and Alexandria she ran into heavy ice that had swung off the flats and was forced to anchor. She is lying with ice drifting by her, but it is not thought she will be hurt. Several oyster craft, the masters of
which had planned to sail down the river, remained at the 11th street dock, and will go down the river behind a tug tonight or tomorrow.
Roosevelt, Cowboy, Indian Celebration, Cheyenne. Virginia, 9th, F, G. Th., Fri., Sat. .Advt.
RIDING CLUB DRILL.
Wednesday and Saturday Events Every Week.
A drill at the Riding Club of Washing;ton, at 22d and P streets northwest, will be given at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. The drills were begun last Wednesday and will be given Wednesday and Saturdayafternoons throughout the season. A special drill was given last evening
by Mrs. W. Sinclair Bowen, Mrs. John Jay Wldte, Mts. Churchill Candee, Mrs. R. A. Harlow, the Mlsse/» Roosevelt, Shepard, Allen, Mac-Murray, Ftnley, Evans, Jackson. Sikes and Messrs. G. W. Henry, W. P. Kno. George O. Totten, jr.,
I Hugh Eegare and Alex I.egare.
91.23, Baltimore and Return. Baltimore & Ohio.
Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains'both ways, both days, except Royal LlraIited..Advt.
MISS TOWERS' WARNINGS. Tells How to Avoid Tuberculosis ir
Public Lecture. Miss Frances Towers delivered an addresson tuberculosis lasd evening at the
District Public IJbrary. She warned her auditors to be careful not to stay in overheated or overcrowded rooms and rooms in which the air was foul.
Site impressed on the older people that the welfare of their children rested In their hands, and that they were responsiblefor keeping the children in a healthy state of body and mind. The lecture was one of a series for the
benefit of the children of the public schools. Besidesxthe lectures, pamphlets have been issued by the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis treating of the prevention of the disease.
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Husband Asks Absolute Divorce. Charles R. Sugg, through Attorney H.
G. Kimball, has filed suit for absolute divorcefrom Edith May Sugg. They were married in Rockvllle, November, 1902, and have one child.
Christmas Stockings Full of toya and full of Joya for all tbe
xirls and all Ibe hoya. From 25c up.
Whitman's and Lowney's Bonbons, in Christmas boxes, of various sizes. Mixed Candies at ioc and
15c lb.
N. W. Burchell, I3»5 F.
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I CHILD'S BURNS SERIOUS. J Josephine Little in Hospital in Se- 0
rious Condition. Josephine Little. twelve years old, '
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Tattle of -Sii5 1
5th street northeast, who was severely fburned about her bac.k yesterday afternoonwhile in the kitchen at her home, is ^in a critical condition at the Casualty
Hospital. The child started a fire in the gas range, turning her back toward the
^stove just after she applied the match. ^One burner did not light and the escaping ^ gas exploded and set fire to her clothing. Being unable to extinguish the blaze,
the child ran to the rear porch and called tlfor assistance. E. A. Klock, occupant of an upper apartment in the building, respondedand extinguished the flames. I Mrs. Klock wrapped the burned child in h a blanket and cared for her until the ar- *i
rival of Dr. M. H. Price. He rendered first aid treatment, remaining in attend- c
ance until the patient could be taken to the hospital. Mrs. Little who is in bust- ti ness, hurried to the hospital to sec her <jchild as soon as she learned of the ac- ,
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High School Boys to Receive i Trophies Next Wednesday. 0
Boys of the McKlnley High School rifle ii teams who won medals in the recent in- °
terscholastlc rifle match, held at Edsalls, ®
Va., will receive them next Wednesday. Trophlea won by the teams will also be A awarded at that time. The army cup will be presented to the ^victorious team by Maj. Gen, Leonard t
Wood, U. S. A. Maj. Gen. Wood will b address the boys on rifle practice. W. F. c
Gude, president of the Chamber of (Horn- *
merce, will present the Chamber of Commercemedal to N. W. Miller of the CentralHigh School. Mr. Miller will also be F presented with the cup offered by the V Secretary of War by a representative of tl the Secretary, and a medal by Gen. Rob- i» ert S. Oliver. The Business High School 91 team will receive the cup awarded by the 21 National Ritle Association. ti ldeut. Gen. John C. Bates, president of
the National Rifle Association Of America,under the auspices of which the rifle matches are held, and Lieut. Albert SJones,secretary of the same association, c and Commissioner Judson are to attend. °
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Officers Elected and Annual Ban- a
qnet Set for January 14. c Officers of the "Washington Traffic Club h
were elected last night as follows: Presi- £ dent, Odell S. Smi£h; vice president. S. L. ti Heacock; secretary and treasurer, W. B. e Peokham; executive committee, B. M. ii Newbold. C. A. Kline, J. Lewis, jr., "and Joseph McKeever. e The meeting was held at the club B
headquarters. 1410 New York avenue u
northwest. It was announced that the P annual banquet will be given January 14 B
I at the New Willard Hotel. o ; d Reduced Christmas Holiday Fares j
jVia Southern Railway..Advt. t« » U
National Union Council Election. b
The officers of Nonpareil Council, I No. 450, National Union, have been elect- A ed as follows: President. George P. Dow;ell; vice president, J. M. Kemper: speak;er. E. J. King; ex-president, W. H. Fish;er; Secretary, F. P. Wilkins; financial secretary,William Henry; treasurer, W. M. o' Serrano; chaplain. C. A. McMulien; uslier, t|J. E. Harward; sergeant-at-arms, W. 1. Nalley; doorkeeper, P. »l. McCallum; 6 trustees, W. H. Fisher. Ivins, Davis and F. P. Wilkins; delegates to tlie cabinet, i a George P. Dowell and John M. Kemper; t' delegate to immediate relief, W. II. ti Fisher. ' a
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The funeral of Mrs. Sara M. Prather, rife of Edward M. Prather, who died at er residence in Twining City Tuesday, j ras held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock j rem the family residence. Interment ^ as made in Congressional cemetery. She j as the daughter of the late William j idams. Special services were held in KmmanelEpiscopal Church Thursday morning .
1 commemoration of Ember days, lasses were celebrated in St. Teresa's 'athollc Church Wednesday, yesterday nd again this morning in commemoralonof the same feast. At a meeting of Mineola Tribe. No. 14, mproved Order of Red Men, last even-
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ipal features. $ The tire department was called out yes- «
erday to a tire at 504 Nichols avenue, a *
welling occupied by Charles W. Gor- .
on. The fire was started by the ex- j losion of an oil stove. The property i owned by Nathan A. James and is 1 overed by insurance. The damage was 1 light. l The monthly corporate communion of he Anacostia Chapter, No. 101, Brother- »]ood of St. Andrew of Emmanuel Church, nd the Daughters of the King of the ame church will take place tomorrow 1 torning at the early service. The serv:ewill be conducted by the Rev. W. G. iavenport. The Sodality of the Children of Mary f St. Teresa's Church will hold a meetigtomorrow afternoon In the basement (f the church at 4 o'clock. The altar ociety recently formed in the church has membership of 200. The Christian Endeavor Society of the macostia Baptist Church, composed of he young people of the parish, ltave deldedto change the name to the Baptist 'oung People's Society. The reason for he change is so that this society may ear the same name as do similar soietlesin the Baptist Church throughout he country.
If Your Bmlatu Takes You to the Inancial District of New York, the Balmoreand Ohio is most convenient and ime saving. There has been no change t the running of through trains to JereyCity. The uptown terminal at West id street, in the shopping and hotel dls- .
ict, is still maintained..Advt.
HOME FOE REFORM BUREAU.
tincture to Jse Erected Here at Cost t of $250,000. c
A home for the international reform 8
ureau, to cost $250,000, is to be erected 8 t 2d street and Pennsylvania avenue 8
outheast. This announcement was made 8
t a meeting: of the international moral 1
nd social commission last night. 1 Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts of this 1 Ity contributed $50,000 toward the build- f ig fund last night, it was announced. >r. Crafts is secretary of the organiza- t ion. The building fund will be augment- '
d by the sale of the property of the v
iternational reform bureau. Officers of the organization were electrias follows: Henry W. Blair, president; "
>r. Wilbur F. Crafts, secretary; Dr. SamelZane Batten of Des Moines, corresondingsecretary; Prof. J. M. Barker of Boston, treasurer, and Dr. Sylvanus Stall f Philadelphia, auditor. The vice presi- j ents, representing Ave continents, are apt. R. P. Hobson of the United States. >r. J. G. Shearer of Canada, John New- 8
m of London, Dr. R. Hercod of Switzer- * md. Canon Boyce of Australia and Rev. $ !. W. Thwing of China.
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Earthquake Shock Recorded. Earthquake shocks, believed to have riginated not more than 7,500 miles from lis city, were recorded on the seismo- raph at the Georgetown University yes- iidav morning from 10:27 a.m. until 11:58 .m. The vibrations were greatest be- aeen 10:58 and 11:08 a.m. Both the ver- cal and horizontal instruments were ITected.
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APPOINTED BY COURT.
U. K. Ellis Hade Collector of the Estate of Mrs. Mary E. Merrill.
Justice Barnard today appointed Wil- iam K. Kills collector of the estate of Hrs. Mary E. Merrill, who died December and whose home at 1127 14th street has
>een watched over by the police since ler death. Mr. Ellis was required to furlisha bond of $10,000. Mr. Ellis had charge of the real estate
>elonging to Mrs. Merrill, and made the equest to be appointed collector, with the ipproval of Mrs. Mary D. Safford of 19 reele avenue. West Somerville, Mass.. a liece of the deceased, and stated to be ler only lieir at law. Mr. Ellis told the :ourt the police desired to be relieved of he duty of watching the house. According to the petition, the estate of
Mrs. Merrill is valued at $50,000, of which >10,000 is in personal property. The real estate includes premises 1127 14th street ind 1316 L. 6treet, and a half interest in he Capital Hotel and 237 Pennsylvania ivenue and 222 B street northwest. The eal estate is encumbered. Attorney Henry M. Baker represented
;he collector, who will hold the estate un11a will is found or application for letersof administration filed.
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DISTRESS CASES MANY.
Hold Weather Brings Relief Calls to Central Union Mission.
During the present cold weather calls 'or relief at Central Union Mission have jeen numerous. Many cases have been distressing, says
3upt. Lukens, and have depleted the 'unds of the mission to the extreme limit. He, therefore, has issued a plea to the ihilanthropic people of Washington to do vhat they can to help the work. "We feel assured that If the urgent denandsmade on this institution were fullyinderstood by the giving public we would
tot have to make this appeal," lie says. - »
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Money to lend at 5 and 0% on real estate, frank T. Rawlings Co., 1505 Pa. ave.. Advt.
Choral Society. The performance of "The Messiah" by he Choral Society, with the assistance >f the Washington Symphony Orchestra, it Convention Hall last night aroused rreat Interest among music lovers. The oloists were Mrs. Grace Hall-Rlneidaffer, loprano, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Cornelia MarinDillabough, contralto, of New j ork; At. Hobart Smock of Baltimore and Mr. Frederick Martin, basso, of New York. The orchestra, under the direction of ieinrich Hammer, rendered efficient servceand the occasion was one of gratiflcaionto the public as well as to those fho have interested themselves in the fork of the Choral Society.
Tree toys, stocking gifts J. Jay Gould's. .Advt.
Mrs. Martin's Condition Better. The condition of Mrs. George I.
dartin, who was burned Thursday svening while at her home, 1217 Euclid itreet northwest, when she attempted o light a gas jet in the kitchen, is re- j>orted to be improved.
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Tuxedo Suits. You'll want both for NEW YEAR'S DAY and EVENING, and an indefinitenumber of occasions immediately following. If 1 get the order right away I can do justice to both of us .and you'll get them on time. Another thing-. If vou have
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LAWTON CAMP ELECTION.
Organization of Spanish War Vet* erans in Annual Session.
The annual meeting: of Henry VV. LawtonCamp, No. 4. Spanish War Veterans, was held Thursday evening with Past Department Commanders Clifford B. Cox and Richard Lamb present. A. former sergeant. Benjamin C. Rickenbacher of Company B, District of Columbia Volunteers,was mustered in, and Department Commander David V. Chlsholm, accompaniedby his staff, paid an official visitation. The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: E. P. Jorgenson, commander;Thomas A. Green, vice commander;E. M. Lawton, adjutant; Capt. J. Ligou King, marshal; Krail Waters,adjutant; Dr. Joseph M. Heller, surgeon;Past Department Commander R. Lamb,chaplain; Dr. C. L. G. Anderson, trustee;James Corrigan, outer guard. Capt. Thomas A. Green and Capt. J.
Ligon King were honored by re-election. Commander Alex. McKelvy of Harden
Camp was unanimously elected to honorarymembership. The camp was reportedto be in a better financial condition than for several years.
If You Are a Late Sleeper aad Have to go to New York at night, take theBaltimore and Ohio Pullman drawingroom sleeper ready at Union station 10 p.m. You can sleep until 8 next morning..Advt.
Get an Elk Grove art subject..Advt.
Annual A. 0. H. Election Tomorrow, The annual election of officers of Di-
vision No. 2. Ancient Order of Hibernians, is to be held tomorrow afternoon. The question of changing the by-laws and1 fixing the meetings in the future on week nights rather than Sunday afternoons will be discussed.
Beat Service to California, Standard or tourist. Latter personally conducted, without change, via Waehlngton-Sunsetroute. Berth, $9. A. J. Poston,G. A., 905 F St., 705 15th st-.\Advt.
Sues Brewing Company. As the result of a collision between
a beer wagon and a street car July 30 last, at 1st street and Indiana avenue, August Long, a passenger on the car, today sued the Schlitz Brewing Com- party to recover $1,500 damages. Through Attorneys W. E. Ambrose and John Lewis Smith, Mr. Long says that in the collision a portion of the wagon struck him on the shoulder and seriouslyshocked his nervous system.
Mood's I Sarsaparilla So combines the great curative principles of Roots, Barks and Herbs as to raise them to their highest efficiency: hence its unequaledcures. Get It today in usual liquid form, or chocolatedtablets called SARSATAMS.
g Talks S Gatchell, nth Street. ;
in mind to get a new Overcoatthis winter 1 have somethinginteresting to show you in that line. But 1*11 have to ask you to drop in to see about it. To quote the prices wouldn't mean anything un- i less you could see the cloth and the stylse we want to make it up. DON'T FORGET about
the Double-breasted Frock and Full Dress.and I believe you'll be interested in the Overcoat matter.
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disposing- of .ill our rich leather goods at cost. Cope Iand. 4<>0 llth.
During Ihf Holiday Sranon Particularly a supply of ARNO|,I>'H iKiPFASr.i'R'i ALK Is a npccssarj adjunct to an "opetvhouse." Order from your matt. Postal or tel. West "!4. Arlington Bottling Co
Modrrn Facilities and Careful Nrtbodt .are what make Conger's carpet cleaningthe most satisfactory. Our service Include* removal and relaying when desired. Conger.23d & N. V. ave. Phone West 4-7,
Melnberg'n Homemade Frail < aba. ONLY 25c PKR I.B
The finest that skill and prodigal use ofrichest ingredients can make. Pound cake, same price. At grocers', market stands or Jno O. Meinberg's Bakery, 71«» llth s.e
To FaJoy Health aad l.oag l.lfe .live rationally and drink plenty of HEl
RICH'SBKERS. All the tonic elements ofthe malt and hops preserved in Maerzeu and Senate; 2 doz., $1.75. 2 doz. I.agci,$1.50: bottle rebate, 50c. Call West lt*«»
Famous tlld Criterion Rye, a whisky that is favored by physiciansand connoisseurs. It is best for health,best for hospitality. Fully developed,smooth and of pleasing bouquet. Keep a bottle handy. $1 full quart. Big stock of fine quality Cigars. Mail orders solicited. Prompt delivery. Telephone Main :W4t. John T. Crow ley, 851 14th st. n.w.
That 91.00 Hoe of 50 Cigars. A small box of good cigars. 50c. KstahIllshed 55 years. Sickles, lull Pa. ave.
Wm. Cannon's Famous I'urlMlma .a rye whisky of surpassing goodness. Fully developed, smooth and of pleasing taste. A health tonic. 1227> "tli st. n.w.
Men's gifts. I.adies' Exchange, 907 Vt. av. 17*
iwiow Plif I.at ha « a Price .that makes it wise to ' stock up" now. Phone N. 1173. Eisinger Bros . 2100 7th.
The Dutch Inn, Sir* 11th St. t.W, will be open evenings, beginning Fridav,December 16. 17*
Raooevelt, Cowboy, India* Celebration.* Cheyenne. Virginia, »th. F, G. Th.. Fri.. Sat.
Xothlag But the Beat.Orders promptly delivered. P. K. Chaconas & Co., corner 9th & La. ave. Phone Main 116 and 111. The busy corner. Everythingfor your Christmas dinner at speclajprices. Strictly home dressed turkeys,chickens and capons. All kinds of fruits, vegetables, imported and domestic wines and liquors at wholesale prices. Fancy mixed nuts and candies. Full assortmentof fancy groceries. It will pay you to deal with us.
Toys, Tinwet. Gold, Silver and Brick Paper; scrap pictures. Gould's, 421 9th st
Expert Sewing Machine Repair* very reasonable. Davis agency, 913 9th.
Lincoln W. R. C. Election. Lincoln Relief Corps has elected the
folowlng officers for the ensuing year: President, Nettie Borland; senior vice president,Elizabeth Stewart; junior vice president. Dora J. -B. Hendrlx; treasurer. Olive R. L. Haynie: chaplain, Mary .1. Exley; conductor, Mrs. Morgan; guard. M. L. Ricker; delegates, Emma Ferguson. Julia Leavitt. Anna E. Ranke, Mary K. Bowen. Sarah Van I)oren: alternates, Mary E. Dow. Mary M. Ricker. Olive R. Jj. Haynie. Emma J. Tingling and Mhv E. Borland.
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Christmas Beverages. i Foreign and Domestic Wines and Distillates.
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.Opera Glasses. Lorgnette-. > !« l..btair Glasses, arr^rss. Reading Glasses. Phm.» Albums. Fountain Pens. Thermometers cu<l manv other things tor Xnias gifts.
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California Fruit Co. i 1341 F St. N.W. I BRANCH STORE +
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