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The Washington times., 1902-01-21
Augustus Thomas Western Drama
Pleases a Large Audience at the
ColuInbia-Chdse' VAUDEVILLE
Other Attractions Last Night.
THE NATIONAL-"Th Second In Com
mand &"

I'm such wretched loye-maker. saws
John Drew, in The Second in Command. =
Strict regard for truth compels an agree
ment with the frank statement of the star
of the company which opened last even
ing at the New National. Mr.. Drew makes
love very indifferently.
Another of the Empire Theatre PLAYERS
however. fills all the love making require
ments of the new Captain Marshall play.
Guy Standing is handsome, of a good fig
ure, not unversed in the expression of
tender sentiment On and off the stage
and, naturally, in the love passages of
the piece outpiays Mr.. Drew at every
point. Naturally, too, he has the audience
with him.
But if Mr. Drew does not enter into the
Laura Jean Libby spirit of conveying his
regard to the be-yu-ti-ful heroine, he
shines in other lights. For example, there
is third act-the only act of the four
rather tame scenes where there is any
suggestion of action--showing the officers
of her Majesty preparing to go to the
front in South Africa. Mr.. Drew, as Ma
enterprise. He is planning all sorts of
glorious things for the campaign. He is
in the seventh heaven that only soldiers
know. And then comes the fall from the
high place. Major Bingham is not to go
to South Africa. This the War Office has
decided upon at the last minute. 1t is
worth ones while to see Mr.. Drew in the
two minutes following this announce
ment. Even the ieasc enthusiastic Of
those among his audience had to acknowl
edge last night that the man was acting
with a power and conviction not to be
disregarded.
These two minutes are by all odds, the
best two minutes ever gone through with
in the stage career OF John Drew. But
his love making,
As regards the plot of the piece-com-
plications at the start and clearinSs at
the end-the same Old argument. Mr..
Standing. as Colonel Anstruther, gets the
girl, and Mr.. Drew gets the Victoria
Cross, ana there is very happy curtain.
There are many bright lines in the four
acts. which are mainly talk. For example,
Mr.. Drew, in commenting upon the pro-
ductions of Juvenile journalists, says, with
a shrug of his shoulders, "Ah, journalists
should have at least five years appren-
tieeship in invisible ink" And Love is
a luxury that only the moderately rich or
The extremely poor can indulge in.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
ASKS DAMAGES FOR BONDS,
suit of Mrs. Stuart AGninst Washing
ton Savings Bank.

Hearing in the suit of Mrs. Henrietta
Stuart against the Washington Savings
Bank to recover $1,000, claimed as dam
ages for the loss of three United States
coupon bonds, was begun yesterday before
Justice Clabaugh in Circuit Court No. 2.
1t is alleged in the declaration that Mrs.
Stuart kept the bonds in question in a
safe deposit box at the bank. In May,
1898. she says. she discovered that they
were not in her lockboX.
One OF the bonds for 1000 came to
light. she says. in the early part OF 1900,
and George Bradley. an employe of the
savings bank. was indicted by the grand
jury and held responsible for its disap-
pearance. He was tried on the charge
in the Supreme Court OF the District in
May, 1900, and was acquitted.
His brother, Lewis j. Bradley. was also
alleged to be connected with the affair,
and indicted for receiving stolen goods.
After the acquittal of his brother the
charge against Lewis Bradley was nolle
pressed.
Mr.. George Bradley. in defence when
tried on the charge. claimed that in look
ing for some lost bank paper. found the
bond in a wastebashet in the cellar OF
the bank building.
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The Lafayette Company in "AH the
Comforts of Homer

The patrons of the Lafayette Theatre
were treated to a genuine farce last night
when the Bellows company inaugurated
the week with praiseworthy perform
ance of "All the Comforts of Home" an
adaptation from the German for which
William Gillette is held responsible. In
asmuch as the adapter has given the Eng
lish stage a very funny though frothy
piece. he has the gratitude of that por-
tion of the Lafayette clientele in attend
ance last night for several hours of real
amusement.
To the ordinary observer 1t would seem
that the enactment OF such a piece as
"All the Comforts of Home" would mean
as much of lark for the players as it
proves for the audience, but those ia
miliar with the study of plays know that
as much and even more concentration Is
required in the preparation OF farce
than in most serious pieces. for there is
no plot to work on, and the actors must
depend solely on their lines and meaning
less situations in order to keep the play
moving, as 1t were. So the Bellows COM
pany deserves quite as much commenda-
tion for their performance last night as
for any of their more serious prOduc-
tionS.
Charles Wyngate was thoroughly happy
as Tom Mellow. Hastings partner in the
real estate" deal. White Whittlesey con-
tributed a breezy hit as Alfred Hastings,
and Frederic Sullivan was excellent in
character role. The best work from the
feminine members of the company was
done by Mrs. Thomas Barry as Mrs. Ben
der, although Lillian Lawrence and An
toinette Walker filled their roles accepta-
bly,.
Quo vadis" is underlined for produc-
tion by the stock company next week.
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BRIG. GEN. HUGHES ARRIVES.
Commander of Department of the
Nisayns Home on Leave.

Brig. Gen. Robert p. Hughes, and
his aides-de-camp, Lieut.. Edward Croft
and Alfred Conger, reported yesterday at
The War Department. General Hughes
is an instance Of the rapid promotion in
:hc army which has been going Oh since
the beginning of the Spanish war. At
that time he was a colonel in the IT.
spector Generals department, but at once
became brigadier general OF volunteers
A year ago he was given the same rank
III the Regular Army in recognition of his
services in the West Indies and also in
the Philippines. He has recently been in
command Of the department of the vi
sayas, but is now home on leave of
absence.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
Webcr's ..Parisian widows" at Ker-
mans.

Weber's ''Parisian Widows" entertained
good sized audience at Kernan's Ly-
ceum Theatre at both performances yes
terday. The performance begins with the
olio and the top-liner of the bill is the
athletic act of the three Nevarros. Jules
Jordan and Ben Welsh are unusually
clever portrayers of Hebrew character.
George =. Snyder and Harry Buckley
make good in a musical turn which was
full of fun and music. The Garrity sisters
are bright, entertaining singers and
dancers. C. B. Nelson and Mamie Mill
edge proved entertaining in sketch, and
Mildred Murray renders selections of a
pleasing nature. Charles Fake presents
illustrated songs with the assistance of
Charles Lillian. The burlesque. "A Day
At West Point" closes the performance.
Daily matinees all this week
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stock Burlcsuue and Vaudeville at
the BijOu.

Not the least interesting portion of the
entertainment at the Bijou yesterday was
the contribution Of the regular stock bur-
lesque company. The Howard sisters. who
were seen in the olio a few weeks ago.
and May Hoey. a vivacious young comedi-
enne, are valuable additions to the Bijou
company who met with much favor yes
terday. In the burlesque called Wash
ington by Day a number of musical Sc
lections are given by the principals. One
of the most literally applauded was a
duet, mo Other Girl Like You." by
Misses Calhoun and Harris, which made
one of the hits of the performance.
The olio is given by Charles Neville,
the Judge brothers, Lottie West Symonds.
Mile Flora, John f. Clark. Stinson and
Merton. and the Bison City Quartette.
The ladies' special matinee every Friday
is becoming more popular each week.
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FUNERAL OF MR.. BUDD.
Well known ConfcctiOner VIII He
Laid to Rest This Afternoon.

The funeral of Mr.. George Thomas
Budd. the well-known confectioner who
died Sunday night. will be held from his
late residence, 400 Binney Street, at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. DR.. Naylor, pre-
siding elder of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, will officiate.
Mr.. Budd was a thirty second degree
Mason, and members of that fraternity
will serve as pallbearers. Interment at
Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr.. Budd was born in Baltimore, Md,
July H. 1852. and spent his youth in that
city. He came to Washington thirty years
ago and embarked in the confectionery
business at so Ninth Street, in partner
ship with Mr. Hinke. His partner died in
1891. Four years ago he formed partner
ship with Mr.. Charles G. Menden.
He is survived by three daughters, Car
rie, Helen and Maud. and four sons, Ar
thur, George. Ernest, and Graham. His
wife died in 1882.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
BROTHERS GET BULK OF ESTATE
VIII of Mrs. RoscnbcrG Contains
Only Two Small LcSacics.

with the exception of two legacies, ag-
gregating $50, Mrs. Lydia E. Rosen-
berg directs that her estate be divided
among her four brothers. Warren Choate.
Columbus D. Choate, Rufus Choate, and
George W. Choate.
The portion left to Mr.. Columbus d.
Choate. IT is directed, shall be held in
trust for the education Of his children.
The share left TO George W. ChOate is
left in trust to Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey, who
is named as executrix Of the estate. She
IS to pay the interest and. If necessary,
the principal, TO the beneficiary. Should
he die before his share is exhausted the
remainder is to be divided equally among
his three brothers.
A legacy of 500 is left TO Mrs. Sydney
Block and SO TO Columbus Choatc.
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Twenty-six States Represented
at the Interstate Conference,
at Which Reorganization Bill
Will Be Drafted.
TO VOTE ON AMENDMENTS
Ideas Of Jecretdry Of War Root for
a National Reserve Army to Be
incorporated in Measure to Be
Presented to Congress.

Twenty-six States were represented at
the initial meeting of the interstate Ma
tional Guard convention which was held
at the New Willard Hotel yesterday.
committee consisting OF one delegate
from each State was appointed to repre-
sentsthe convention before the Secretary
Of War. and the military committees of
both houses OF Congress. To this com
mittee all matters relating to appropria-
tions and legislation were referred.
Committee to Draft Bill.
number of bills and suggestions out
lining the various schemes proposed for
the reorganization OF the National Guard
into national army reserve were pre-
scented 20 this committee.
The committee went into executive ses-
sion at O'Clock. Out of the suggestions
offered the members framed bill which
will be reported TO the convention at 10
O'Clock this morning. II the report is
accepted by the convention the bill as
drafted by the committee will be sub
mifted TO the House and Senate Commit
tees on Military Affairs.
To Vote ON Proposed Amendments.
The business OF the committee was not
entirely finished last night. meeting
will be called at o'clock this morning
for the purpose of voting on certain pro-
posed amendments.
The bill as drafted by the committee con-
tains radical departures from the laws
now governing National Guard reorgani-
cations. 1t incorporates the ideas of Sec
retary of War Root for the building up of
a national reserve army.
Members of the Committee.
The members OF the committee are:
General Harries. District of Columbia;
Gen. W. II. Haynes, Arkansas; Gen. John
Chase. Colorado; Gen. ]. c. R. Foster,
Florida: Gen. II. 5. Clark, Illinois; Gen.
u. II. Byers, Georgia; Gen. William H.
Brown. Michigan: Major George c. Lam
bert. Minnesota; Sen. p. H. Barry. and c.
L. Bill Nebraska; Gen. W. H. Whiteman,
New Mexico; Colonel Brittin, New York;
Gen. B. $. Ruysten, North Carolina: Cen
eral Miller North Dakota: Gen. Charles
Dick. Ohio; Gen. Calvin W. Gantenbein,
Oregon; Mai. Gen. Charles Miller, Penn
sylyania Cen. J. W. Floyd, South Caro-
lima; Col. R. W. Stewart, South Dakota;
General Gilmore, Vermont; General Drain,
Washington; Gen. ". J. NJ. Appleton, West
Virginia; Col. J. Boardman Conn, Wyom
ing; Col +. C. Young, Idaho; Gen. S. Dali
ton Massachusetts. and General Saunders,
Maryland.
To Elect Officers Tomorrow.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year will be held tomorrow. The
officers of the association in attendance
at The convention ars Gen. P. H. Barry.
of Nebraska. first vice president and pre-
siding ofiicer of the meeting; Gen. W. ].
n. Appleton, of West Virginia, second
vice president; Col. c. z. Biyer, of IL
linois. secretary and treasury, and Col. B.
J. Dimmick, OF Illinois, assistant secre-
tary.
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A MODERN HERCULES.
Member of Isiities Band "a Marvel
in Height and Weight.

Donald Mccormack, who travels with
the kiIties Band as a Highland fling
artist, is a modern Hercules. He stands
6 feet and inches in his stockings, and
weighs 2S7 pounds. Prior 10 his Conaec-
tion with the Kilties Bandhe was the chief
of police OF small Canadian town called
Oshawa.
I'm the smallest member Of my fam
ily," said Mr.. Mccormack to Times re-
proter. My parents were both taller
than myself, and l have two sisters who
are feet and 10 inches tail"
He exhibited a photograph of himself
standing between his sisters. 1t fully
confirmed his statements.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
PATUXENT PLANTERS CLUB.
VIII Discuss Plans for Annual Meet
ing of Citizens' Leuguc.

The Patuxtent Planters Club of Prince
George County, Nd. will holds it's
regular meeting at noon today at the
residence of Mr.. Ritchie Berney, of that
county.
Plans viii be discussed pertaining to
the annual meeting of the Citizens
League which is to be held some time in
February. During the past year the
league has been agitating the movement
for good roads.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
KEITH TO SUCCEED DANCY.
Ex-Governor Russell Declines VIII
mington COIIect6rship.

B. f. Keith, OF Wilmington. y. c., has
been nominated by the President as Col
lcctor of that port TO succeed John C.
Dancy. the new Recorder of Deeds of the
District of Columbia.
Senator Pritchard at the White House
yesterday announced that ex-Gov D. L.
Russell. to whom the place had been of
fered, had declined the nomination, and
that he had then endorsed Keith for the
place.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
"On the Suwance River" Fleases
Academy Patrons.

"On the Suwanee River is the attrac-
tion this week at the Academy, and. hav-
ing had it's origin in the familiar song
''Old Folks at Home one can readily see
that it differs materially from the plays
usually seen at the Stair house in its
sweet, simple theme which was borne out
last night in the lack of melodramatics.
The story is not new in the main, but in
having its locale in the sunny South there
is an atmosphere OF ease and gentle
treatment about it which makes it inter-
esting from beginning to end. The villain
docs much the same things that most play
villains do, but he findes his match in
the loyalty and devotion OF others to the
one against whom his wickedness is di-
rected.
Stella Mayhem scored a distinct success
in the role of Aunt Lindy, the old man.
my, and Eva Mae Haynes gave a sympa-
thetic reading of Dora Clayton, the blind
girl. Lew A. Warner was sufficiently viii
laincus to suit the requirements of the
part of Caleb Crow, and the remainder
OF the company were suitably cast.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
GEN. CLARKS0N MAY RETURN.
Said to BE Slated for Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General.

A runner which was discussed yesterday
morning all over the Postoflicc building
was 20 the effect that Gen. James S.
Clarkson, First Assistant Postmaster
General under Harrison. had been select
ed TO supersede Mr.. Bristow. the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General.
1t was reported some time ago that Mr..
Bristow was not on The best footing with
Mr.. Payne so far as political matters were
concerned and that the former would be
the first OF the assistants to be super
seded.
Nothing further could be learned in re-
gard to the matter either at Mr.. Payne's
or Mr.. Bristow's office.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
WILL OF MRS. DE GRAFFENRIED
Estate Left to Daughter, Who VIII
Provide for Another Child.

The will OF Mary Holt de Graffenried,
dated May 20, 1895. was filed yesterday
for probate. She leaves her estate to her
daughter Mary c. de Graffenried. with in
structions to provide for Tscharner,
another child of the testatrix.
The will OF Simon Noll dated July Z,
1900, was also filed for probate. He be-
queaths his estate to his widow, Mar
guretha Noll. for life. Upon her death
the estate is to be divided among the tes-
tators three children and his grand
daughter
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the Four Collins. Jess Dandy had q
goodly supply of his inimitibie parodies
on song successes which were SO well re-
ceived that his auditors were loath to let
him retire.
The principal attraction of the bill was
Adgle and her lions. This comely young
woman enters a cage containing three OF
these beasts and puts them through n va
riety Of feats in such manner as to
make the turn sensational in the extreme
Matinees daily.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
Homeopathy Barred From Japan.

The State Department is advised
through Minister Buck, of Tokyo. under
date of December l.. 1901, that on July
90 1889 the Central Sanitary Council re-
solved not to permit the practice of ho-
meopathy in Japan.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
GROUNDING OF THE HARTFORD.
Court of Enquiry ENonerates All OF
the Ships Ofkcers.

The Court Of Enquiry, of which Cap
tain Sands. Of the navy. is the president,
appointed to investigate the circum-
stances attending the grounding in the
harbor of New London. Conn. OF the
Hartford. has reported TO the Navy De-
partment and recommended that no fur
ther proceedings be had in the premises.
All the officers of the ship were COM
pletely exonerated by the board.
The Hartford is the old flagship of Ad-
miral Farragut and win form part of the
feet under command OF Admiral Evans to
receive Prince Henry of Prussia. The in
juries sustained by the Hartford are
slight.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
Clearance Sale of
Winter
Outergarments
(Women's and GirIs'.)

We offer Women's Heavy Win
ter Outergarments at reduced
prices, thus affording an opportu-
nifty for selection from a stock Of
strictly high-class garments at a
decided saving and at a time when
such goods are most needed.
Long Cloaks of heavy Venetian cloth,
the newest shape in fitted back with the
desirable empire yoke; full, graceful
sleeves, with deep folded cuffs; velvet col
lar; silk lined to waist; sizes 81, "a. and
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The Washington times., 1902-01-21
Polite Vaudeville ropuinr at chnse's

The eight acts on the Chase pro
gramme this week are so diversified as
to claim attention in that regard even
if they we're not for the most part
meritorious. The only weak point in the
bill is the opening by the Folly Trio,
whose new and novel idea in comedy
singing" etc. partakes rather more OF
the burlesque house than Of that sort of
entertainment of which Mr.. Chase Is the
advocate.
Brannan and Martini follow with bur
lesque magic specially. The monoiogue
Of Jessie COuthOui is adapted both Tor
the display of her versatility ana as the
winner of repeated euccres. The preten-
tious offering OF the Misses Deimore d
Co. The Bridegroom's Reyerie, repeat
ed it's success OF last year. while Craw-
ford and Stanley created much laughter,
one of the duo by his buck dancing ana
the other with his stentcrian voice ana
his manipulation OF a piano. 4 novelty
in eccentric dancing was introduced BY
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Very fine Venetian Cloth English-mado
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Were $500.

Tailor-made Raglans of rich kersey
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nd
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
"Arinona" :, strong Attraction at
the Columbia.

There are very, very few plays Of native
construction that possess the strength
that Arizona" developed on the occasion
of its third visit 20 the Capital, at the
Columbia Theatre last night.
The audience that was at the Luckett
& Dwycr playhouse. last night was
chiefly concerned in the players; the play
eXerted no great solicitude. because al
most every line was familiar to most of
the gathering. But in the matter OF its
interpreters there was the element OF
novelty. Kirk La Shelles determination
tomake Arizona" an international play
that is, provided Londoners take to the
Thomas piece as it is expected they will
created several vacancies in the princi-
pal organization presenting the play in
this country. as Mr. La Shelle naturally
wanted to utilize the services of some of
the players who had been identified with
arizona" from almost the very first pro-
duction in Chicago three years ago. This
necessitated substitutions for Olive May,
a new Lieutenant Denton, somebody else
in Edgar SeIwyn's part, and several other
changes.
Last night Grace Elliston. who was only
recently seen here as the leading lady OF
with quite a cheerful-to her persistency
for her Interpretation Of the role OF Bonita.
Miss Elliston gives a portrayal quite dif-
fercnt from either that OF Miss May or
Eleanor Robson Her reading is intelli-
gent and at times she displays consider
able power, but for the greater part she
contents hersclif with performance that.
while it is never brilliant, is always
pleasing.
Dunstan Farnum may not be in the
same class with Vincent Serrano as
matinee favorite, but he is an equally
good if not better actor, and makes
truly life-like Denton, while Frank Cam
peaus work as Tony. the vaquero, is de-
cidedly good. Grace Thorne is an admi-
rable Mrs Bonham. and Frazer Coulter
still gives very truthful portrayal of a
typical colonel of the cavalry branch of
the service. William Hazleton's acting
is badly marred by staginess that has
been absent in previous drawings of the
character of Captain Hodgman. j. w.
Cope is once more the big-hearted Candy,
and is well nigh perfect
There will be matinee performances OF
Arizona" Thursday and Saturday. 1t IS
easily the best play of its day. and is in
for Il big engagement at the Columbia
This week.
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Woodward
and
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New Y0ri-Wa}liar.ll Park
Until Further Notice Store Will
Close at $50 P. M.
Clearance Sale
Of Our Remaining StOckof
FURS.

Every piece has been marked
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Included are handsome Persian
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Scarfs of mink, sable fox, Isabella
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Muifs to match are proportion
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Considering the extreme fash
condolences of furs, and the high
character of our present stock,
which was marked very low origi
nally, the opportunity now offered
is especially worthy of considera.
ton.
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S24.00 each.
Were $500.

Tailor made Walking Suits in the neat
pin stripe cheviot; Norfolk jackets; plain
gored flare skirts with the usual stitds
ing on bottom; sizes 81. Sc. and So.
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A special rack of little girls three-
quarter Winter Cloaks. comprising the
leading shades and cuts and including
many half-ftting backs and empire
shapes. All are silk-lined throughout and
rows of stitching more or less literally
used as trimmings Fashionable shades
of tan, brown, maroon, and castor; sizes
to II.
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Misses Fine Tan and Black Kersey
Coats, heavy weight; half-ftted back
large revers and storm collar; double-
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