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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
Lafayette-"A Celebrated Case"

Lovers of the old school of dramatic
writing Will find much to interest them
this week at the lafayette Theater,
where the Berger stock company is Civ
ing good performance of Adolph Den
nery's familiar play, "a Celebrated
Case"
In this era OF smart epigram and thor
oughly up-to-date musical comedy. q
piece like the current production at the
Lafayette GENES as a reminder of other
and far distant days. 1t has all the ele-
ments Of melodrama which made the
theatrical attractions of years gone by
q mcney-making, heart-reaching propo-
siticn. The double-dyed villain comes
on early md stays late. With consum-
mate case he kills the woman. steals the
jewels. and makes off. leaving the wo-
mans husband the suspected murderer
Upon this incident the plot of the play
hinges, and five subsequent acts are en-
ployed fl uEraveling the story.
The presentation given by the Lafay-
cite players is In every way adequate
Charles Wyngate becomes leading man
OF the company. whether only for this
engagement is not known. He inter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
BEAUTY PASTE PUTS
GIRL IN HOSPITAL
Uses Substance on Her Face for Super
fluous Hair With Serious Results.

NEW YORK, May 2s.-Poison sufficient
to produce fatal results was contained
in a paste which Margaret Corr put
on her face. She is in Harlem Hospital
and the physicians said today that she
may recover.
Miss Corr, who is twenty-five years
old, lives with her mother at 137 East
10th Street. She was Ill of typhoid
pneumonia three years ago, and after
her recovery growth of hair appeared
On her chin and upper lip.
Miss Corr followed her sweetheart S
advice in using the paste She applied
the paste at o'clock Saturday night.
covering the sides OF her face, her chin
and upper lip Within few minutes the
pain became so acute that she returned
to the house, removed the paste, ap-
piled vaseline and left the house.
She tainted IN the street and was taken
to the hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD TOLD BRIEFLY FOR BUSY READERS :o
MRS. BRADLEY DRIVEN
AWAY BY NEGROES

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 26.-Mrs.
Lulu Bradley. the hotel chambermaid
who refused to make UP the bed in
which Booker T. Washington had slept.
has left her home, in this city. through
fear of negroes. who have made threats
against her In the last few days. On
tive or three occasions she was in
suited by negro men, who appeared to
have sought her home for that purpose.
Other negroes made threats against heI
which caused her constant uneasiness.
\ band of negroes assembled near Mrs.
Rradley's home Sunday evening and
threatened to burn the house Mrs
Bradley then decided to leave and go to
her fathers home, In Illinois
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
KAISER TALKS OF STATUE
OF SATAN IN CATHEDRAL

BERLIN, May 26.-The newspapers
having reported that statue of En-
peror Charles V was to be placed in the
new cathedral of Berlin, Protestant or
gans expressed pain and surprise. EN-
peror William wrote on the margin of
clipping of this kind: Besides him
Diocletian. Nero, Torquemada, and Aiva
viii be placed in the cathedral Lucifer
himself has been proposed, only we do
rot know whether to place him in the
pulpit or. in the Emperor's box" The
North German Gazette" prints the
above at the head of its columns TO-
day a semi official answer to the EN-
peror's critics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
Academy-"A Ruined Life"

"A Ruined Life" thrilling melo-
drama, is the attraction at the Academy
of Music this week. Last night 1t was
favorably received by large audience.
The scenic accessories were unusually
good. The play was written by E. Lau-
renee Lee, who assumes the character
OF Milo, the unknown. Elsie Crescy takes
the star part. as Arulia, the gypsy queen.
Her dark, handsome features and 1.-THE
form make her physically perfect for
the part The story OF the play Is that
Arulia, when a child, is kidnapped by
a gypsy band and held by 1t until she
grew to womanhood, when. by telling a
fortune. she learned her real identity.
Shortly after, her father Is murdered,
and she is accused of killing him. She
determines to bring the real murderer
to justice. and succeeds. after long
chase, by hypnotizing him. While in
his hypnotic condition the assassin con-
fesses, and is brought to justice. and
Arulia is cleared Of the crime The
Academy VIII close its season Oh the
coming Saturday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
MOUNT KiSCO SEEKS
AN iNCENDIARY BAND

MOUNT KISCO. N. Y, May 26.-Resi-
dents OF this place are aroused over the
large number OF fires of suspicious orr
gin that have occurred here within the
week past. In few days upward of 81, :
600 will be offered for the detection Of
the incendiaries- Last night the barn of
Abram Van Tassel was burned. Early
yesterday, while people were on their
way to extinguish fire they came upon
another barn burning. AS they approach
ed they saw man running away. This
was the second attempt within a week
10 burn this barn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
MRS. ARTHUR KEMP
Is QUICKLY FREED

NEWPORT. r. l., May 26.-After a
hearing of only twelve minutes. one
that almost broke the record for breyity
in such proceedings in the Newport
county court. the petition of Mary Isa-
belle Kemp, daughter Of Mrs Frederick
Nelson. and sister OF Mrs Reginald c.
Vanderbilt, for an absolute divorce from
Arthur T. Kemp, well-known club mem
Der and yachtsman. was granted yester-
day afternoon by Judge William w
Douglass in the Supreme Court. The
charge was refusal TO provide the neces-
saries of life for one year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
"O'RELL" LIES IN STATE
AMONG HIS BOOKS

PARIS, May 26.-Max O'Ren will be
buried Thursday. His pallbearers will
be Paul Bourget. A. T. Perivier. Mar
quis de Castellane. and J. f. Conway.
The funeral Will be from the Parish
Church of st. Pierre Dechaillot. The
last time Mr.. O'Rell returned to France
he said: 1T is a common thing for q
Frenchman TO come home to de"
He expressed wish that he be bur-
led unostentatiously. His body viii be
laid away at Avranches. the most beau
tiful spot in Brittany. Here he was
born Last summer, when he visited
Avranches. he entered the cemetery and
found vacant place in the family vault.
He said: That's for me soon" His
body will be taken to Avranches, where
second funeral ceremony viii be OBJ
served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
HIS DEATH SPOILED
AN ALLEGED PLOT

GLOVERSVILLE. n. Y, May 26.-After
an investigation of the mysterious ex-
plosion at Mills Bros factory and the
death of John Kennedy, of the firm OF
Michael ]. Kennedy & Co.. the authori-
ties charge that John Kennedy planned
to enter the chemical house Of Mills
Bros. and obtain formula for making
new kind of patent shoe leather. AL
though he had flash electric light, the
and spark fell in the camphene can.
causing an explosion which injured him
so badly that he died later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
MAN, At THIRTY, AWED
BY HIS FIRST SIGHT
Blind Since -Wonderstruck by
Nature. q

EDINBURGH. May Advancement
and fear have come to John Carrrth
With the attainment OF sight. which
heroic treatment gave to him after he
lad been totally blind from the day OF
his birth. thirty years ago
Carruth has been using his eyes only
two days. He is wcHderstruck at the
beauties of nature. and the appearance
OF objects and places which he had be-
fore only known by description Some of
his comments are pathetic. He is fear
fui OF trusting himself IN situations
wherein the element of danger did not
appear to him so long as It was not
made apparent by vision.
During journey to Greenock yester-
Gay. whittier he went to view the sea for
the first time, he sat bewildered as the
panorama of scenery was shown him
through the windows of the railway car.
u am taking stock; I Gamma make il
all out yet. but it will come" he replied
to a question. asking his impressions.
Carruth owned that he had never pos
sessed more than vague idea Of the
appearance of women.
Il knew they .were beautiful, he told
friend. but I never thought they were
sac bright and sac bonny"
When he was blind. Carruth rode
horseback, and was reckless of possible
falls or accidents. Now he is fearful
OF mounting a hoEse. Similarly. he
was used TO cross stream spanned by
narrow plank. Now he is chary OF
trusting himself upon the slender bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
u. S. NAVY CHAPLAIN
CHANGES HIS CHURCH

NEWPORT. May 26.-Chaplain William
G. Caasard. U. S. N, stationed at the
naval training station here. has with
drawn from the Methodist Episcopal
Church. He announces his purpose to
enter the Protestant Episcopal Church
and seek ordination to the ministry OF
that communion. Chaplain Cassard says
that he Is convinced that In the latter
church he will find the field best adapt
ed to his belief concerning doctrines ard
politics. He will be confirmed In the
Emmanuel Church here next Sunday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
GOULD HOUNDS
TO HUNT SLAYER

TARRYToWN. n. Y. May 26.-Indig-
nation of the wealthy members of the
Ardsley Club over the murder of John
Reherman. coachman for Max E Sand
Is so great that they now talk of sub
scribing 4 large sum to offer as re-
ward for the arrest of the murderer.
Edwin Gould. who was at the club Sun
day night when the shooting took place
came to the clubhouse yesterday morn
ing and personally offered TO get some
bloodhounds to put on the trail Of the
murderer and bear the expense. Blood
hounds will probably be put on the trail
today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
Lyceum-city Sports Company.

Cool weather and good olio attracted
crowded houses to the Lyceum yester-
Gay. where the City Sports Company is
furnishing the burlesQue and vaudeville
show for the week. "A Mistake in So
ciety.'' one-act farce. is the opening
number. The Everett Trio. sensational
acrobats, were most literally applauded
This act is good one. Renzettor and
La Rue do well In a similar line of
work. The performance concludes with
Fun at Brighton" farce which pre-
serts the entire company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26

prets the role of Jean Renaud with
force. intelligence. and yirility. Many
who have been Interested in Mr.. Wyn-
gates comedy work Will be surprised 10
note the skill with which he handles an
emotional scene in the second act-the
parting from his child. John Daily Muir
ply captured the comedy honors in his
fine work as Sergeant O'Rourke. The
part is -eplete with bright lines. char
acteristically Hibernian. and Mr. Muir
ply took every advantage of his oppor-
tunities. John T. Sullivan played the
villain, Lazare. with an exaggerated
swagger and an abundance of satin and
lace.
Selene Johnson gave g sympathetic
reading Of the dual role of Madeline and
Adrienne, and Gertrude Berkeley found
wide scope for her abilities in the part
of Valentine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
B. r. JONES' ESTATE
VALUED AT SIXTY MILLIONS

PITTSBURG, May 26.-The will of the
late Benjamin f. Jones. steel manufac-
turer. was filed for probate before Reg
lister George Ii. Stengel late yesterday
afternoon. No estimate is made Of the
value OF the estate. but II is said to bt
not less than s60,o00,600. The will is
dated January IA, 1903. and names al
executors and trustees Major George NJ
Laughlin, Willis L. King, and B. F
Jones, jr. The widow Is to get the in
come from the bulk Of the estate. tn,
balance going TO the four children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
REBELS USE DYNAMITE,
$50 KILLED IN FIGHT

BERLIN. May 26.-The "Lokal An
zeiger" today prints a dispatch from
Salonica, which says; THE insurgents
seized the village of Smerdesh, on the
Lake OF Presba, and Turkish soldiers
surrounded the place. They fought for
thirty hours. The rebels threw dyna-
mite and dynamite bombs at the houses
which caught fire. The wind spread the
flames, which burned up the whole town
a hundred and fifty bodies of insurgents
were found IN the ruins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
THOUSANDS OF TROUT
POISONED BY TAR

GETTYSBURG. Pa. May 26.-Fisher-
rer. of this place are greatly exercised
over the fact that the tar from the
Gettysburg Gas Company's plant is al
lowed to run into a tributary Of Rock
Creek. stream recently stocked from
the State and national fish hatcheries
The company was recently called into
court, where ii promised to abate the
nuisance Thousands Of poisoned fish
were found along this stream and its
tributaries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
PASTORS TO DOWN
SUNDAY BALL GAME

WILKESBARRE. Pa. May 26.-sunday
baseball. which is the chief amusement
in many of the small towns near here,
is to be stopped by the Ministers Asso-
citation. At a meeting of the latter held
yesterday morning 1t was decided to call
upon the township authorities TO pre-
vent the games and if they failed to do
so TO then compel the sheriff to take
action under the old blue laws
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
GnOKY ''nEART''

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
MISS GALLAND REPEATS HER
FINE ENACTMENT OF JULIET

already been said at such great length
VIII do little good. But 1t Will not be
futile, possibly, to add 10 it that every
succeeding appearance of Miss Galland
in this role confirms the high opinions
then expressed. She Is truly Juliet by
the grace of God"
Surrounding her is a company of ex-
ceptional strength. Mr.. Blair's Romeo
Is an Interpretation only inferior to the
Juliet OF the star. 1t is vastly su-
Ierior, as it was disclosed last night,
10 the Romeo of Mr.. Bellew. Ar. Mel
lish. as Mercutio; Mr.. Ferguson. as
Peter; MIR. Roberts, as Friar Lawrence;
Mr. Stein, as Tybalt: Mr.. Kittridge. as
Paris; Mr.. Buchanan. as Benvolio, and
Mrs. Wilson. as the Nurse. all act I'm
portant roles with great success. To
each one OF these. as we'll as TO Miss
Galland, is due part of the credit for
this fine performance of this splendid
play. A d. A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26
Chase's-"W wang"

SndSe 8 " dig
Wang" written by J. c. Goodwin
and Woolson Morse, and carried into
popular favor. years ago. by De Wolf
Hopper and Della Fox, was presented
at Chase's yesterday afternoon and ev-
ening as the bill for the sixth week of
the comic opera season. The produc-
ton is thoroughly enjoyable and deserv-
ing of generous patronage.
Norma Kopp as Mataya. Crown Prince
of Siam, the role made famous by Della
Fox, and which incidentally made Della
Fox famous. proved herself not only
thoroughly familiar with the part, but
displayed a sense of Intelligent inter
probation which manifestly pleased her
auditors. She seemed imbued with that
interest In her work which is SO indis-
pensabIe to good acting. Her solo in
the first act. addressed to Lieut. Jean
Boucher Frederick Knights) made the
hit OF the evening and won several en-
cores.
John ]. Martin made very acceptable
Wang. delivering his mandates as re-
gent of Siam and making ardent love to
chest-with as much apparent success
as was ever attained by his iIIustrious
and ludicrous predecessor, De Wolf
Hopper. The Widow. in the person OF
Alice Hosmer. was made equally enjoy
able. Gillette and Marie. her eldest
daughter and step daughter. respective
~. were seen 10 fair advantage In the
work Of Madge Lawrence and Sabery
D'Orsel-
William F. Danforth as Colonel Fra
casse, of the Siamese army. held thu
good humor Of his audience throughout.
His moods were extreme. either drunk
and joyful. or sober and wrathful. and
his Interpretation was SO earnest as to
be pleasing at all times. Ben Lodge as
Pepat was much IN evidence until to-
ward the end Of the last act when the
reVengeful Wang thoughtIessIy Exploded
q powder mine Immediately beneath
him.
An excellent audience was present at
both afternoon and evening perform
ances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-26

Mr.. Wyngate as Leading Man
at the Lafayette-Wang
at Chase's-"A Ruined
Life" at the Academy.
Burlesque at Lyceum.
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4 Fine Performances.

How fully Miss Galland meets all
these requirements the readers OF this
column have already been told. and
those who have patronized the Colum-
lila already know. To repeat what has
The colored American., 1903-03-07
SYKEs-MATHEWs MARRIAGE.

GOldsboro, N. C. Special-One of the
prettiest marriages we have ever wit
messed was celebrated in St. James
Methodist Episcopal Church on Wed
nesday night of last week Long be-
fore o'clock the church was literally
packed with a we'll dressed audience
lhere were also a good number of
white friends present. Sharply at 8:15
the familiar strains of the Mendelsohn
wedding march waited upon the wings
OF the evening zephyr, refilled us with
love and appreciation for the two
souls that were made one, while the
impressive ceremony was being per-
formed by Rev. G. L. Alexander, the
organist of the occasion. Miss Julia
A. AIMEE, rendered as an instrumental
solo, 20 Promise Me- whichc seemed
10 nave made the solemn vow the more
emphatic. The bride, Miss Lena
Mathews, was handsomely gowned in
white organdie, with white silk lining,
the veil being caught with an elegant
Suhburst, present from the groom
Inc bride carried a lovely bouquet of
carnations and roses. The bridal
party consisted of Miss A. Scott and
Mr Fred Mackey, Miss Mary Arts,
MT. Samuel Hobbs, Miss G. Ella Bryant
and Mr.. George Thompson. The brides
maids were sweetly dressed in white
orsandies. while the gentlemen were
al well dressed in full evening suits.
zach lady carried a large boquet of
Tnolce flowers. The bride and groom
Ielt that night on the Western bound
udlh for several points West. We
nope this young couple a smooth jour
hey through life
JULIET
The colored American., 1903-03-07

r n. Smith, President OF the OIl'el'
Walters beneficial Union, has Deeh
successful in establishing lodge III
Richmond, Va. S. H. Gay, one Oh tne
chartered members of the Covlngton
lodge No. 1, died in Charlot1esV1r1hte, rho
Va. Thursday, February lZtn. -,
United Walters Union paid ms oedl1 tii
benefits. which amount OF SoO.Oo, anu
he received sick benefit dues LOT IN
months. Mr.. S. H. Gay was uesoSid '1;J
member of the Walters Union, anu t tbo %
aroot deal for the interest OF the
iod9e r n. Smith hopes to establlsh
. Iodoa in Washington D. c., IN the
80 31+nre as he is putting fourth
n'7orv noa effort in that direction. John
Tv 1yel Go1en,an of Washington, D. c., 3rd
waiter Wv, for the Homestead Hotel Hot
Sn.;ree Va will leave Thursday with
rev of walters for Hot Springs
The colored American., 1903-03-07

disease out Of my system in few days
and did not hinder me from pursuing
my daily work.
81 should like to see our Board of
Health give it official recognition and
have it used generally among our poor
sick people in Greater New York;
Joseph A. Finn.
D. L. Wallace, a charter member of the
International Barber's Union, writes
from Is Western avenue, Minneapolis,
Mimi:
"Fol1owing a severe attack of Ia grippe
I seemed to be affected badly all over. /
suffered with a severe backache, indi-
gestion and numerous ills, so I could
neither eat nor sleep, and l thought L
would give up my work, which could
not afford to do.
Gone of my customers who was greatly
helped by Peruna advised me to try it,
and procured a bottle the same day. /
used it faithfully and felt marked i'm
provement. During the next two months
I took five bottles, and then felt splen-
did. Now my head is clear, my nerves
steady, enjoy food, and rest well. Pc
runa has been worth a dollar a dose to
NED. L. Wallace.
Mr.. o. II. Perry, Atchison, Kansas,
writes:
'Again, after repeated trials of your
medicines, Peruna and Mana1in, I give
this as my expression of the wonderful
The colored American., 1903-03-07

held a meeting of this kind, nor never
has there been an organization of this
kind for the protection and benefit of
Negro walters. Truly the Negro wait
ers have never had anything they could
call their own, before the existence of
the United Walters Union. This God
sent organization was incorporated
and organized May 2nd, 1902, with
earnest, whole hearted GOd-fearing
men at it's head. Men who were will
ing to sacrifice their means and time
to formulate an organization for the
betterment of the condition of the Ne
gro walters. The Walters Union pays
a weekly sick dues of $1.25 to 1925 per
week and death endowment Of $500
Her headquarters are located at Gov
ington, Va, with subordinate lodges
heing established throughout the en-
tire country. Lodge No. 1 held her
monthly meeting Monday night with
a large attendance. After transaction
of her business some very encouraging
remarks were said by the President,
Mr.. r.. N. Smith, Gen. Secretary, S. d.
Pannell and Mr. NJ. C. Perry.
The colored American., 1903-03-07

T IKE A DEMON grip has crossed our
- country. leaving behind scores of
physical wrecks.
Victims of catarrh of the head, catarrh
Of the throat, catarrh of the lungs,
cata1rh of the stomach, catarrh of the
kidneys, catarrh of the pelvic organs,
are to be counted by hundreds of thou
sands. Grip is epidemic catarrh, and
sovgs the seed of chronic catarrh within
the system.
This is so true that few grip sufferers
are able to make a complete recovery
until they have used Peruna.
Never in the history of medicine has
q remedy received such unqualified and
universal eulogies as Peruna.
A New York Alderman's Experience.
Hon. Joseph A. Finn, alderman Fifth
District, writes from 1O4 Christopher
street, New York City, as follows:
"When a pestilence overtakes our
people we take precaution as nation to
preserve the citizens against the dread
disease.
ala grippe has entered thousands of
our homes this fall, and L noticed that
the people who used Peruna were quick
ly restored, while those who depended
on doctors prescriptions, spent weeks
in recovering, leaving them weak and
emaciated.
" had slight attack Of Ia grippe and
ut once took Peruna. which drove the
The colored American., 1903-03-07
Very respectfully,

position. The concert will take place
in Metropolitan Church, April 23rd.
rhe singing will be supported by an
adequate orchestra of profession of
professional musicians. Mrs. Kathyrine
Skeene Mitchell, of Cleveland, has con-
sented to come on and sing the soprano
solos, Mr.. Sidney Woodward will sing
the tenor, and Mr.. Harry Burleigh, the
baritone. With such eminent Soloists
the musical public may expect really
fine production.
The colored American., 1903-03-07

There was quite an interesting meet
ing at ST Pauls A. M. E. Church last
Sunday Prof VIM. Jennifer, A. B.,
was the chief speaker of the occasion.
His subject: '"The Ill-advised, Ill-as-
sorted, Unfortunate Marriages" was
handled in a way that was both. con-
vincing and edifying to the audience
and stamps the speaker as one OF the
foremost thinkers of his race.
The colored American., 1903-03-07
Ooings In Hot Spring Virginia.

Hot Springs. Va, Special.-The Uni
Ied Walters Union will hold it's first
annual session at Hot Springs, Va,
oeglnning May 4th 1903 and closing
May 9th We are looking forward for
large delegation. Never in the his
tory of this country has there been