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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
woman's National Press Association.

The April meeting OF the Woman
National Press Association was held Fri
day evening at the home Of Mrs Mary 5.
lockwood, on Columbia Heights, the
president. Miss Frances Graham French.
in the chair
Reports were presented by the record
ing secretary. Mrs Hopkins; CORE
spending secretary. Mrs. PeaIer: treas
urer, Mrs stillman. and by Mrs. Sperry.
chairman Of the printing committee
Letters were read from c Frank Rice
secretary Of the International League OF
Press Clubs, announcing. the annual
meeting of the league. 10 be held in
Atlantic City. June 1928; also a com
munication from Mayor Story. extend
ing the hospitality of the city on that
occasion TO all visiting Journalists.
At the conclusion Of the routine bust
ness an address was given by Henrietta
Muller. 3. a. Miss Muller received her
degree from Cambridge University. Eng
land. and spent several years in India
engaged IN the study Of Oriental thought
and religion. Her address on the subject
Of False and True Democracy" empha-
sized the idea that true democracy does
not consist in lowering all people TO
the same level, but that the uplifting
OF mankind TO a higher plane is the line
along which the efforts of reformers
should be directed.
A spirited discussion followed the
close OF The address. IN which the fol-
lowing members and guests OF the as
ISOLATION participated
Miss Frances Graham French. Mrs.
Mary S. Lockwood. Mrs. Grace Porter
Hopkins, Mrs Belva a. Lockwood. DR..
Alice Burritt. Miss Susan C. Hickey,
Miss Carrie Harrison. Miss Minnie F.
Mickey. Miss Gates. Mrs Ellen s. Crom-
we'll. Mrs Lillian Missinger. Miss Ellen
b Foster, Mrs. Patty Miller Stocking.
Mrs James r. Mellon, Mrs. Clara D.
Short. Miss Cynthia Cleveland. Mrs.
Harry T. Guss.
Mrs James R. Mellon, vice president
general Of Pennsylvania Daughters Of
the American Revolution, was present. /
and was introduced by Mrs. Lockwood. /
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
GOSSIP OF THE DRAMA
FROM MANY POINTS OF VIEW

house which he has been a year in build
ing on his Long Island place was de-
stroyed by fire Easter Monday morning.
The loss is estimated at nearly 81, 600.
exclusive Of insurance. Mr. Murphy had
last month sent down to his house a
carload of furniture. rugs. dishes, and
wardrobe, besides a valuable collection
of theatrical prints, programs, and pho
tographs. These had not been unpacked,
but were all destroyed. 4 caretaker was
in charge OF the house. No cause has
been assigned for the source OF the fire
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Wimodaughsis Notices.

The Current Literature Club will meet
April q. at 8 o'clock Lady Rose 5
Daughter" by Mrs Humphrey Ward
will be the subject for the evening.
True Socialism" was the subject dis
cussed Thursday al the Academy of
Forty. Mrs. r. G. D. Ravens was di-
rector. The classes in elocution and
physical culture will give an entertain
ment May 4. The Shakespeare class has
been discontinued. owing 10 the Illness
of the teacher. There viii be meet
ing az Wimodaughsis Monday, from $3.50
to o'clock Former pupils are cor
daily invited to attend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Columbia Historical Club.

A series of interesting papers on
Why the City Went Westward was
read Monday night before the. Columbia
Historical Society by ". F. Weller. IT
T Taggart, Allen G Clark. W. B. Bryan
J. D. Morgan, and Glenn Brown. The
reading took the form Of a discussion
on why the city grew over the Potomac
marshes instead Of eastward from the
Capitol. as had been intended by its
founders. The subject was reviewed ez-
tensiveIy and contributed one Of rne
most instructive and entertaining even
ings in the history of the society
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Benefit to Langdon Baseball Club.

The LangdoH baseball club was given
a benefit performance in the form of a
minstrel musicale on last Monday even
ing. The participants were a. G. Bergh.
c. HiIlingass, NJ Brashears. r :.
Baker, c W Wolf W Tucker. L. E
Roberts, ". f. Catterton. f. Anderson.
c. H Porter, II. Featherstone. E. Hol-
crumb, and r. H Featherstone. The
following men took part in the oIio: c.
H. King, juggleT; Milton Clark, phenom-
ena! whistler; Artie Buddington. bag
punching. and Finley s. Hayes. monoI-
ogist The attendance was the largest
ever assembled in Langdon Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
The Harvard Club.

The Harvard Club of this city. has is
sued thousand invitations 10 the lee
ture by Prof Kuno Francke next We'd
nesday evening. Prof. FranCke is the
head of the German department of Har-
ward University. His subject will be
The Germanic Museum Of Harvard
University"
The lecture, which viii be held in
Columbian University Hall. will be IL
lustTated by stereopticon views of some
OF the works Of art acquired by the
museum, including the German Emper-
or's gift of plaster cast reproductions OF
specimens of medieval German art.
An informal reception TO Prof. Francke
will follow the lecture.
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SPalding Literary Society.

At a regular meeting of the Spalding
Literary Society Of St. Johns College.
Vermont Avenue. the following were
elected officers for the ensuing term
Michael W. Flynn. president: John J.
Curtin. vice president, Ferdinand T.
HUM. secretary: John J. Hurley. treas
uTer, and Gerald " Dorman. librarian.
MessTs. L. a. Payne. B. 2 Stessler. J.
T. Ryan. W, J. Howard. H j. TaItaruIl
and H J. Zitkolaze were sippofnted an
executive committee, wih Albert D.
Esher as chairman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
"The Wizard of the Nile"

The woefuI and Iaugha5le adventures
Of Ki5osh and his boy Abydos, as re-
vealed in The Wizard OF the Nile. -
Frank Daniels most popular opera, will
provide Chase patrons with entertain
ment in the second week OF the
comic opera season. beginning next
Monday matinee. April q. II should be
greeted by exceptional attendance. tudg-
ing from the furore it created here last
summer at Chase's. and the fact that
there was then an insistant demand that
1t be repeated before the close of the
season. which could not be done. There
fore it was selected for early presen-
tation this year, and a much more
adequate production is indicated.
A new cast Of principals will inter
pref the familiar roles Of Cleopatra.
Simoona. Ptarmigan. Cheops. Ptolenv.
and the others The advance sale of re-
served seats opens tomorrow. Matinees
only on Monday. Wednesday, and satur-
day.
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The COngenials.

The regular meeting of the Congo
malls" was held Tuesday evening al the
home OF Miss Mamie Cord. 900 o Street
northwest. After the transaction of
regular business vocal and graphophone
selections were given. Succeeding ad-
journmeut bountful rcpast was served.
Those present We're the Misses Barley.
Cord, Band, l. Mcintyre NJ Murphy
Riordan, Slatterv. and Mrs -Sfmms. and
Messrs. BattIey. Bright. Castle. FogIo.
LYMAN. Ostermaycr. Simpson. Spiess.
and Woulfe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Young Rosebud Pleasure Club.

The Young Rosebud Pleasure Club
met at the residence of Miss Catherine
McGraw. 626 Fifteenth Street north
east Thursday evening Among those
present were the Misses Bertha SuIii-
van Marie McGiH. Eva Vaughn. Annie
McGill, Mabel Rocket. and Catherine
McGraw. Piano and vocal solos by
members Of the club and fancy dance
given by Miss Catherine McGraw were
enioYed.
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Continued from Third Page)

that of the mystery Of a lost Bourbon
prince, is accepted as worthy OF Mr..
SINNERS ability as playwright and
actor of romantic roles. and the scenic
environment is pronounced one of the
most artistic he has ever presented,
There is one setting. that Of .'Lazarre's''
tepee in the moonlight on the shores of
Lake George. which has aroused par
ticulaT interest. The story OF the play
follows the book with reasonable fdel-
ity- Associated with Mr. Skinner is a
competent company Of players. includ-
ing Nanette Comstock, Maud Durbiu
Walter Allen. aud Joseph Weaver.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Miss Kennedy's Local Appearance,

4 talented young woman. Zetta Ken
nedy. appeared in the leading role of
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
at the National Theater last week. Miss
kennedy's home is in Indiana. though
she received her musical education in
New York This is her first season in
opera, and from the success which has
attended her, efforts so far her future
seems bright with promise.
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The Chaperons.

The Chaperons met ar the home Of
Miss Lillian stutz. 1923 g Street north
east. Wednesday evening and spent an
enjoyable evening. The rooms we're
deliberately decorated with the coIors,
red and white. Many games were in
dulged in. and at q late hour the mem
bers adjourned TO the dining room.
where refreshments were awaiting
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

say II was his English ballad singing
that called forth the marked evidences
of approval He vas. however. vocifer-
ously encored after his first group Of
German songs, ending with two OF sehu-
mann's, whereupon he responded with
Who Is Sylvia in which he completely
captured his audience IN his last group
his rendering Of PurcelI's I Attempt
From Loves Sickness TO Fly was con
sBicuously ane"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
A Reception to Ben Davies.

Mr. Davies, the well-known English
tenor. who is to sing at the final concert
OF the season to be given by the Wash
ington symphony Orchestra. arrived in
this country about six weeks ago. He
has been received enthusiastically The
brooklyn Life" Of April / says of him:
Ben Davies was in fine voice and re
ceiyed a hearty welcome Needless to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
To Lecture to Mems Club.

Edward c. Barnard. for years con
nected with the Geological Survey, who
was detailed to make a survey of the
northwest boundary from the summit
Of the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific
slope, viii lecture before the Mems
Club Of Northeast Washington al their
hall, 40S Il Street northeast, tomorrow
evening al 8 o'clock. Photographs will
be displayed. Men Of the northeast sec
ton are especially invited
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The Jolly Heart Club.

The Jolly Heart Club met at the home
Of Mrs g Martin Brand. 607 E Street.
Thursday evening. The successful com
petitors were Mrs. Hugo ziemann and
Miss Minnie Georges. Among those
present were Mrs, August Daetz. Mrs.
Annie Niecker. Mrs. Hugo Ziemann. Miss
Carrie Vonderheide. the Misses Sophia,
Carrie and Lizzie Eber. the Misses Min
ME and Katy Georges. and Mrs. C Mar
tin Brand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Club Formed in Bloomingdale.

club has been formed in Blooming.
dale among the young people of St. Mar
tins parish 10 promote social inter
course The first meeting was held Fri
day at the house OF Mrs. Lewis. 1855
Second Street southeast, and the fol-
lowing officers were elected. Leo A
Finn. president; Mrs Lewis. vice presi-
dent; T. Raymond Clark secretary. and
John Foley, treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Emmett Social Club.

The Emmett Social Club viii give their
first ball on Tuesday evening next at
Carroll institute Han. Both the irish
and American dances viii be on the
program, and nothing viii be neglected
10 make the affair q success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Louise Macintosh and Robert Roger

LOuiSt mdChlntOSn ana R0DeTr Rogers
That portion of the local theater-
going public which patronized the La
fayette when the Bellows stock com
pany made its home there Will be graft
fed TO know that Louise Macintosh and
Robert Rogers will return to Washing
ton this week for the first time since
they were members of the local or
ganizatiOn. Mr.. and Mrs Rogers are
members OF the company supporting
MabelIe Gilman. in THE Mocking Bird. -
which will appear this week at the Ma
tional Theater
When the Bellows company came here
Washington's only idea of a stock sea
son was that which for few weeks in
the summer, entertained with interest
ing though light offerings. At the end
of the season the players at the Lafay-
cite had enlisted an individual following.
Il is doubtful if any member of the
company could count more admirers
than Louise Macintosh and her hus-
band. Robert Rogers. Each had won the
good will and friendship Of the public.
and their departure was probably re-
SiStte1 more IMAM tnat OF any OTheT
member of the company. When il was
stated that a stock company would be
located at the Lafayette this summer a
petition signed by over 500 names was
sent 10 Mr.. Berger, asking for the re-
engagement of Louise Macintosh and
Robert Rogers. Contracts with Miss
Gilman's managers and desire for a
rest at the conclusion OF their season
prevented Mr. and Mrs Rogers from ac-
cepting the offer made to them by Mr..
Rarpar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
HThe Sign of the Cross"

The attraction at the Academy for the
week OF April y viii be The Sign Of
the Gross" The company which win be
seen here is composed almost entirely
Of English artists. The original seen
cry. costumes. and stage settings viii be
used
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Laura Denio's Career.

Laura DEMO. who will be seen IN the
role OF Yvette in The Jolly Musketeer"
at Chase's this week. made her debut on
the operate stage in The Isle Of Gold"
a few years ago, singing the leading So
prano role She is the daughter Of a
prominent lawyer in Brooklyn, and was
active in society in that city. Finally,
Overruling the objections of her par
ents, she first appeared in concert with
Sousa s Band. From the concert plat
form TO the stage was but short step,
and. after meeting with success in her
first part. she was engaged by the Cas-
tie Square Opera Company. with which
organization she sang for a consider
able length OF time, winning laurels il
a large variety OF important parts,
though she was then still in her teens.
Miss DEMO was also a member of the
Haltnorth's Garden Stock Company in
Cleveland for one season, singing the
principal roles in a number of standard
operas with great success. Later she
appeared in vaudeville In a pretty lit
tie japanese Operetta called tMiy0
SAN. adding another to her long list
of musical and artistic hits. Miss
DEMO is a blonde. Of medium height.
slender figure. graceful carriage. abund-
ant magnetism. and her work is marked
with distinct personal charm, qualifca-
tons which have won for her most fiat
tering receptions from opera lovers in
the past. and give promise Of greater
achievements in the future. In The
jolly Musketeer" she has a part par
ticularly suited TO her vivacious style.
and of ample opportunity to display
voice of excellent quality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
SOCIAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
PaIais Royal Beneficial Association.

Palais Royal Beneficial Association.
The PaIais Royal Beneficial Associa-
ton has again issued invitations for a
dance to be given at National Rifles
ArmoTy on Tuesday evening. The com
mittee in charge have just completed all
arrangements. and a good time is ex-
pected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Insh-American Union

The Irish-American Union will give
3 ball a the Masonic Temple on April
p. Excellent music has been provided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
Tim Murphy's Loss.

While playing in Kansas City last
week. Tim Murphy received the dis
heartening news that the new country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19

uEE n IF YOU NEED GOOD HELP.
IEEEE Use TINES WANT ADS.-flNR
CENT R0Rn
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THREE ROUTES
TO
CONSUMPTION

There are three roads which lead from health
to consumption Over one of these roads pass
ali that great multitude OF peoples sad a
mournful procession-who die every year q
consumption Zach route begins with health
and happiness and ends with disease and death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
SECOND ROAD:

4 slight cold neglected cough
chronic bronchitis-settles IN the
lungs-cough gradually Erozs woTss
consumption death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-19
FIRST ROAD:

\ slight cold. neglected, settles
in the head or throat-chronic ca
tarrh-exteais to the lungs-coz-
smWpuun-death
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THIRD ROAD:

A cold neglected settles in the
throay-hosrseness - short breath p
chronic ssrh7us-ronsFrfn7 i,r,-l3es n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
LABOR LEADERS UNABLE
TO PATCH UP TROUBLE
Believed to Have Met With Failure in
Observation-Disclosures
Measures Feared.

1t was reported today that the COM
miotee recently appointed by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor to investigate
the troubles between the Boot and Shoe
workers Union and the manufacturers
Of Massachusetts. arid try TO settle it if
possible had failed in its mission, and
that a report had been made 10 Presi-
dent Gompers recommending that dras-
tic measures be taken.
The Federation has before ii for ac-
ton resolution adopted at the re-
cent convention providing for the plac-
ing Of all manufacturers who refuse
TO use the union label and recognize
the union on the unfair list. Action
on this resolution had been deferred
until the report of the investigating
committee had been made.
fhis report, il was said today. had
been received aud it was also reported
that one firm in Lynn. Mass, had been
put on the unfair list. At the head
quarters of the Fedora ton this morning
1t was said that the only officer who
could give out any Information on the
matter is President Gompers, and he
could not be found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
FIFTEEN MORE DAYS
TO SEND IN WORDS
The Times Contest Closes
on December 10.
NEVER TOO LATE TO WIN
Last Answer Submitted Might Land the
Big Cash Prize-There
Are Others.

There are only fifteen more days in
which to submit answers in The Times
word contest. Those fifteen days may
mean to some one who reads this article
500. II not that much. there are four
other cash prizes well worth competing
for. All that it costs anyone to become
competitor for these prizes is sub
scription to The Evening or Sunday
Times for about two months
In addition to the money offered for
the best solutions of the puzzle. there is
a whole lot Of amusement and enter
tainment TO be gotten out of it. 1t is
likewise a proposition which offers an
equal chance to everybody, no matter
when contestants enter the competition,
TO win. Those who have not commenced
q list Of words should do so at once.
because. no matter how many have al
ready been submitted. theirs may be
better than any yet submitted.
Each day brings an increased number
of answers. and an increased number
of inquiries from those who are pre-
pairing lists of words. A Maryland Ave
nue. reader writes to ask a number OF
questions which We're answered fully in
last Sundays Times. copy of which
can be procured at The Times office.
With regard to the letters of the alpha
bet, when the letters appear in the
Standard Dictionary. spelled out as
words. the same may be used. Where
words have two sDellings. the phonetic
and the general. the preferred. or gen
eral. should be used.
IN reply 10 the inquiry of a prospective
contestant, who wants The Times TO de-
me the word word. so far as il re-
lateS to what constitutes a word. - The
Times Will say that the dictionary IS
probably the best authority to consult
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
FAV0RS THE OPEN SHOP

President d. NJ. Parry, of the recent
~ organized Citizens Industrial As
ISOLATION Of America, according TO dis
patches from Dayton, Ohio, has declared
the association viii stand for the open
shop against the principle of arbitration
for labor disputes.
This declaration was made i'm the
course of an address by Mr.. Parry at
banquet following the first meeting
of the executive committee OF the new
association. 1t was decided TO hold the
first convention of the association in
Indianapolis February p and %. 1904.
Headquarters of the association win
be in Indianapolis. and connected with
IL will be a bureau of publication and
bureau of organization.
Local associations Will be formed az
hliated with the national association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
A REED SHAKEN
WITH THE WIND
Without VIII Power. Courage, Ambition,
Energy. or Hope, the DyspePtic Is
y iIling 90 Give Up the Struggle.


The confirmed dyspeptic has as little
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the one hope TO get well and again be
able TO enjoy the good things Of life.
Until this is realized, he is sick at
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
CHINESE MANNED SHIP
DRIVEN To PHILADELPHIA
Knight Errant Has 10000 Tons of Su-
gar for Boston.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec MANNED by
a crew of thirty-nine Cinnamon. the
British steamship Knight Errant came
into port today from Java to obtain 400
tons Of coal to enable her to proceed TO
Boston. where her cargo IF 1000 tons
of sugar is to be discharged.
The Chinese crew originally numbered
forty-one men, bur two had fallen vic
tins to beri-beri 1t made its appear
ance on board the ship shortly before
her arrival at the Breakwater. The first
to succumb was one of the firemen. who
was buried at sea. The second death
took place while the vessel was lying
In the harbOF at the Delaware Capes
and the body was buried ashore. As the
disease is not contagious the vessel was
allowed TO come up to the city.