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Wanted Her Signature.
lladelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
There was a temporary boom in Grace
George autographs in New York last week
that kept the actress rather busy for a
while Although the autograph craze is
popularity supposed to have died out, there
still are many persons who collect and
Miss George has been in the habit of re-
ceiving two or three requests for her sig
nature every day. Last Monday there were
ten, and Miss George wondered if all the
seminary girls enjoying Easter holidays
had visited the Heard Square Theater.
When this number suddenly jumped to
forty-six on Tuesday, however, Miss George
INDUCED in that contortionistic feat pop
ularly known IS ''patting ones self on the
autograph hunters Wednesday, and then
Miss George could contain herself no
longer.
I've had more than hundred requests
for signatures since Monday" she said ex-
ultantly to William A. Brady. Isn't that
a sign of success? Doesn't that look as
though my autograph were worth some
thing?"
worth something," replied Mr.. Brady
dryly. well. I should say 1t was worth
somethingi It's worth 81 for each speci-
men. The treasurer at the Herald Square
had cashed nearly twenty orders for seats
bearing your name before be found you
out"
And now requests for Miss Georges Chi
Biography are considered only when accom-
panied by check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
A Monkey Rat killer.

"Dick' Toner, tho rat-killer, who is rid
ding some OF the big business houses In
this city of rats. boasts that he can catch
more rodents in one night than can be
caught in an ordinary trap in six months
Anybody can set traps or put a dog
where he may kill few of them he said
to Star reporter, 'but it takes an arts.
to catch them alive" aoir
He tells a story of monkey in New York
that was something of an, expert in the
business Of killing rats. The animal was
owned by man named Carpenter, and its
chief delight was to remain quietly about
a hole and await the arrival of the under
ground dweller.
THE monkey" he said, would remain
there half the night for the pleasure of
killing one rat. If the rat appeared the
monkey was almost sure to get 1t, ana
would then take it to one corner and end
its life with a hammer. The hammer was
always kept where the monkey could get
1t, and there was trouble in the house when
anybody misplaced it."
Stout Lady-"Don't you think 1t is a
beautiful thing to see q young girl growing
into WomanhoodT'
Old Lady-''Yes. my dear: SO many of
Detroit Free Press.
Newlywed-"What do bachelors know
about women?
Oldbaeh-"Lots: otherwise they wouldn't
be bachelors. "-Philadelphia Record
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sion of Forsters "Alt Heidelberg" and that
Mr.. Charles Wyndham is meditating the
production of an adaptation of M Alfred
Capus' La Chatelaine" we give them for
what they may be worth. In any case they
indicate elevated enterprise. Another ex-
pected enjoyment is the appearance of Mr..
Arthur Chudleigh at the Criterion next
month in the new comedy to be produced
there under his and Mr.. Charles FrohmanS
management Mr.. Pineros comedy at the
Duke of Yorks may be a thing Of the flu
ture. but 1t is none the less pleasant to look
forward to 1t: and Mr.. Henry Arthur Jones,
who has been rather out of luck lately,
may retrieve himself In the new piece which
is to be tried at the Garrick. Then there is
Mr.. Wizards autumn season at the st.
James'-far ahead, but still very attractive
to contemplate, for one of his projected
productions is a new poetical play by Mr..
Stephen Phillips.
The most determined pessimist could
hardly deny that the bill of fare for the
coming year is richly eclectic. A version Of
a great Russian novelist's work, piece by
a celebrated Partisan playwright, another
by a dramatist of the modern school and an
adaptation from the German are among
the imported goods" But native talent
Is not neglected, and we find that most Of
our best poets and playwrights are COM
missioned to contribute to the stage ban
quet of 1903. selection more liberal and
more wideSweeping could hardly be mag
ined.
And who are the men who are providing
this ''bill Of fare?" They are the much
abused actor-managers. Sir Henry IRVING
Mr.. Beerbohm Tree, Sir Charles Wyndham,
Mr.. George Alexander, Mr.. E. s. Willard
and Mr.. Arthur Bourcher appear in the
pieces which they produce. The efforts OF
the non-acting managers are chiefly de-
voted to the production of the lighter and
more frivolous forms of theatrical enter
tainment which enjoy so much popularity
with the general public. These shrewd and
gifted spectators are able almost to insure
the success of the bright and merry enter
tainments which they offer 20 their patrons
But the manag ger who embarks in the hazar-
douS experiment Of high art is never GER
tain of his reward. He deliberat ely runs
heavy risk for the sake of possible kudos.
We are not desiring to draw any odious
comparison between actor managers and
non-acting managers, any more than be-
tween light and serious productions. For
our own part, we consider that 1t is doubt
full taking utility and public advantage as
Sauges-how to place in order the farce and
the tragedy, the comedy and the problem
play. We believe that laughter and enjoy
ment are good things for the human race
independent of any moral lesson or proven
theory. and one thing is certain-Shakes-
peare dealt in both What We are driving
home is that, in the production of the very
plays which are considered by superior
persons to be superior, the actor-managers
and not the capitalist managers are most
concerned.
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THE DRAMATIC OUTLOOK
Prospects of the Coming Year as Seen
Through British Ewes.

FROM the London Era.
Each year. the sinister croakings about
the decay OF the drama in England are re-
peated; and each year finds us going on
pretty much the same as before. Bernard
Shaw told us in 1902 that the state of the
stage was so bad that he had to go to bed
or was 1t to SwitZerland?-and write plays
Mr.. Archer has sadly contrasted the condi-
ton of the drama in Germany and In Brit
ain, has deplored the popularity of musical
plays. and has vainly attempted to convert
Mr.. Pinero and Mr.. Alexander to his views;
and, as an example of the real thing
which we ought to admire, if we only knew
what was good, we have had the object les.
son given US of Mona Wanna Nature
however, proceeds with her processes with
sublime indifference, and the winter leaves
gently and quietly cover the testing places
of dead theories. No matter how absurd a
play may be, 1t will be entirely forgotten
after Christmas" and with respect to
principles, public oblivion is SO complete
that there is not the least obstacle in the
way of a writer boldly advocating in one
year what he has bitterly denounced in the
weakness Of memory, we start each jan
uary with a clean slate
One great fact nothing can remove from
the consciousness of all Interested in theat-
rical matters-we have got over Christmas.
and we have quite got over the war; we
need add nothing to the Strength of the lat
ter statement, but what relief must be
felt by hundreds Of people when Boxing
day is past! An immense 'Oufr like that
which Napoleon said would be heard in
Europe after his death, must go up from
managers. scene painters, costumers and
artists when the pantomimes are "out." If
we consider the varied and complicated ma
ture of an annual" the square yards of
scenery and dress costumes, the thou sands
of dancers and the myriad possibilities of
accident and misadventure, the production
of each pantomime is. indeed, modern
miracle. But now our pantomimes have
been produced. applauded and described
Every one, let us hope, is satisfied. and for
while managers with "pantos'' may
breathe freely"
The prospects ahead for 1903 are brilliant
and stimulating. Our London actor-man-
ayers cannot. at any rate, be accused of
want Of enterprise or elevated aim First
in order OF time comes Mr.. Beefhohm
Trees production at His Majestys of a
version Of Tolstois Resurrection" We
may reasonably infer that that used by Mr.
Tree will not deviate greatly from the lines
ladd down by the Russian author and Mr..
Henry Bataille, when Resurrection" was
vember IA last. In that case Mr.. Beerbohm
Tree will haYe shown fine courage in Of
fering to the London public story 30 sad,
so bitter. SO sincere. Later on Sir Henry
Irving will produce M Sardou's Dante" at
Drury Lane The treatment by the famous
French author of the theme L. certain to be
interesting. and all must anticipate q great
personal success for Sir Henry In q char
acter for which he would seem to be
ideally fitted. Az for the rumors that M
George Alexander b contemplating q YER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
THE WOMEN'S CLUBS

The regular meeting of the executive
board of the District of Columbia Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs was held recently
at the w. c. I. U. rooms, 522 9th street
northwest There was a large attendance
of members of the board. Mrs H. B. Sper-
ry, the president. presided Miss Susan
Plessner, president of the Kindergarten
Club of this city, gave an account of the
tenth annual national kindergarten conven-
ton. which recently met in Pittsburg. E,x-
tracts from Ptts0urg papers were read
comnendatory of the work of the conyen-
ton. An outline Of the program was given
which included papers by prominent edu-
catOnal leaders. dinners and luncheons
given by the citizens to the 300 delegates
and visits to the various kindergartens and
other places of interest Among the oues
tons considered were The Equipment Neo-
essary for the Training Teacher" THE
Chilufen OF the Sums and How Shall They
lie treated, and Methods of Kinderpartens
III germany: II was stated that the Edu-
cauonal building at the St Louis exposition
was the first one completed: that in Penn
syIEanla alone there are GOO kindergartens
ana mat the future governess will be a
trained Kindergarten"
The regular meeting In Nav uiI1 he -,
social gathering. to which members of all
affiliated clubs are invited
with Mrs. w c.. Simmons las street
northeast. The program opened with a pia-
no solo by Mrs Bulla; Mrs c. S. N Seeley
read extracts from The Cloister and the
HEARTH current events were discussed and
the plan of work for the coming year was
considered by the members. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. II. n. Storms. 12S
18th street northeast.
The West End Pleasure Club gave its
iourth annual May ball Wednesday even
ing at st. Joseph's Hall.
The Merry-go-rounders have arranged to
give an outing next Saturday afternoon to
Great Falls. Fishing win be the especial
amusement of the occasion, and q picnic
dinner Will be served.
Professor Lucy Maynard Salmon of Vas
sar College has prepared for the use of the
Federated Clubs a syllabus for the study Of
the history OF civil service reform. Miss
Salmon states that the history of civil
service reform . but ou0 part Of the gem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02
The Eternal Question.
the American Israelite.

From the American Israelite.
Is there God, Father over all,
Is there some mighty force that rules the spheres
Is there Deity behind the wall
OF heaven. and the mystery Of years7
Where He, then, when like the fires Of hell
The ceaseless strength Of nature shook and
heayed?
Did He not heed, can wise prophet tell
Is Heaven true, or are we all deceiyedf
Does He not love US, His children, best
And would He not In His al-potent love
Raise Hts right arm, and lun the wrath to rest,
He, infinite In power, who reigns aboFef
Is there some stronger force. some greater law.
That masters Him, and makes His wisdom weak,
Is there some greater might that none foresaw,
o GOD, II thou art God. canst Thou not speakf
And In the whispers Of the forest flowers
And In the mufmurs OF tho running spring,
And In the warmth and cool Of summer showers,
And IN the life Of every humble th1nR
read His answer: Seek. and ye may md.
lis only he who doubts - really blind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

no. FOR GREAT FAIL.s-STEAMER LOUISE
leaves SD and Canal Sunday. Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday at $50 round trip, soc. For
West 197-M. ap23-9ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

The pupils of Miss Mary Kimball gave
an informal recital at Miss Kimballs resi-
dence at the Portner last Saturday after
noon. An attractive program was given
by the Misses Edith Cohen Ruth Cohen.
Kathryn Clifton. Harmina Stokes Helen
Church. Margaret Douglas Margery Thorn
as Ruth Campbell. Viola Roserheim, Laura
Depue, Minnie West and Marion West.
Mrs A. ]. Tanner. Mrs T. H Ellis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

Arlington, Myer, Falls Church,
FROM AQUEDUcr BRIDGE HALE HOURLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

The Misses Cora and Ella Warren of the
White Rose Club have gone to Atlantic City
for a fortnights stay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-02

Mr.. Gus W. Brahler. proprietor of the AL
lambra, has engaged for the summer sea
'on William r. HENDRIX, solo cornetist: Mr..
Iarlos Christian. violinist and Mr.. oscar
VI. White at the piano. This is Mr.. Whites
second season at this resort
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ORANGEMAN'S
DAY SELECTED
BY the Local B. I. L. for Big celebra
tion.-Good Program Arranged and
Will Be Carried Out.

June u, orangeman's day, the anniyer-
sary of the battle Of Boyne Water, will
be observed in an elaborate manner by
the b. !. L. local lodge No. los. On
this date they viii hold their annual
outing and games at the old fair grounds
in the Vest End.
Before the contests start the partici-
pants in the various classes will take
preliminary try-out As follows:
Hammer throwing-J. Burkett.
Hurdlcs-A. Gaughan.
High Jump-Ccrise Mcdonald.
Weight Light-GnL
Broad Jump-Higgins.
Pole vault-Coyne.
Bag Punching-NcDonaid.
lO0-yard Dash-Russel Core and Franz;
Coo.
Beauty Contest-Dallas and Harmon.
After these events are decided the
automobile races viii occuc between
mancuverers owning machines.
The opera House band will give a
cred concert during the afternoon.
The occasion promises 70 be one to be
long remembered and wei worth attend
ing.
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Square Garden. New York. to witness
what was then the most difficult ex-
pertinent ever ATTEMPTED In long dis
lance telegrnphy. The Postal Tele-
graph company was sponsor for the
trial and had arranged to send a mes
sage from New York to New York, via
San Francisco, Vancouver, Winnipeg,
Montreal. Canso and London. where the
Eastern Telegraph company stood pre-
pared to transmit copy OF the message
from London 10 Tokyo. Japan. and re-
turn. when II was to be hurried to New
York once more. In this way the test,
while not world girdlinE, would be as
nearly 30 as was possible under the
circumstances. The message Travelled
a total OF 25416 miles and was received
in New York forty-seven and half
minutes after It had started on its jour
ney. Naturally the feat was hailed as
wonderful. but It viii pale into insIg
nificance II present plans do not mis-
carry.
Undoubtedly especial interest will at
tach to the rapidly with which the
message is flashed from San Francisco
TO Manila over our new cable, for this
VIII show Just how great stride has
been made in the direction OF bringing
the United States and her colonies
nearer to one another. After leaving
San Francisco the FIRST relay win be
at Honolulu and the cable next lands
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.FAIRMOHT COAL COMP ANY
SECURES BIG CONTRACT
Win Supply the Great Northern Railroad
With Bituminous coal.-contraet
100000 Tons

The Fairmont Coal company has clos
ed contract to supply the Great North
eru railroad with 100000 tons Of btu
minous coal to be delivered BY the tint
lake navigation November i
Mr.. J. H. WheelrigRi, assistant to III,
president Of the coal company. said the
coal win be shipped BY the way Of the
Great Lakes to Duluth. where it will be
transferred to the docks Of the North.
western Fuel company, which are owned
by the Fairmont Coal company and serve
As distributing agency. The railroad
company viii be supplied from the docks.
The Consolidation Coal company, which
il controlled by the same interests tina,
dominated the Fairmont and Somerset
Coal companies, has purchased Goa
packet at Hoboken. \. Y. which viii b,
used as coaling station for tugs ant
yachts in and about New York harbor
Its expected 10 handle about 10000 ton,
year, which will be supplied from th'
Georges creek AMI Somerset regions by
The way Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. Formerly it was sent from the
Norfolk ana Western regions The Goa
will be bargrd form s.. George termi.
nails Of the Baltimore and Ohio to the
pocket.
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ony. so that the cable exiles will be
much better on than their colleagues
on Sand island. From Guam the cable
VIII continue direct to Manila. a dis
lance OF ! $50 miles. II win first touch
the island OF Luzon at its northern eS-
tremity. proceeding south along the
west shore until It comes to Manila
From Manila the wire VIII be extended
10 Shanghai.
The total length Of the new cable.
from San Francisco 10 Manila. VIII be
SSH miles. Plus 10 per cent slack TO
follow the contour OF the sea bottom.
or 1858 miles IN all To keep this long
line in repair the Commercial Cable
company VIII have two ships constantly
IN commission. one Of which win BE- sta
tionedeat San Francisco or Honolulu
and the other AT Manila or Shanghai
1t is estimated tina; the entire cost OF
the completed cable, exclusive OF the
Manila-Shanghai extension. win be IN
the neighborhood Of $4,000, 00o.
While these figures suffice TO disclose
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on Sand Is7and. in the Midway
group, which ;akes It's name from the
fact that Il Is midway between the
United States and the orient Sand
island. one Of the most desolate OF the
group, Is prac Ideally uniBhabited and
rises buta few feet above the sea level.
In fact It's highest poiny Is said to be
a sand dune thirty-eight feet above
high water mark. The cable company
win maintain on sand island n force OF
twenty-five Or thirty operators and In
tends to do everything possible 10 make
them comfortable. They win live In
houses built BY TIE company. which VIII
also erect a chapel. library and gym
nasium and install ice making and
dlstillins plants.
From Sand island the cable VIII run
2,2s5 miles before making another land
ing. finally coming TO the surface At
Guam in the Ladrone group. one Of the
islands ceded 10 US under the treaty Of
Paris. This island has population Of
about 5000 and . large American col
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-06-27

3xrrs ro,t~44, a. Tu;y VIII vrffneaa a
- 49,. =. ~. 1890,
S.psp'.Aa''" u'''t'v :. -, -'''. ~,
Of lhospeI'osileN va ms WI
be the FORMAL opeaiis Of me r.
cinc cable by M Interchange Of con-
gratuIatory messages between Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Governor Taft
Thn alvnlscan-o ~ the event II mani
80. -. ~. yy..,,.,, e,,,o. ,.iii =, isSt
- -. -. ~ ,..t,h q, a.
= -. Nii es' eo''.iis'''''s@, 49, =.
lnsulaF possassions ana insss4sea V'l'l
be transmitted as easily and rapidly
between San Francisco and Tar away
Manila as between San Francisco and
washington. AZ things stand today.
cahi. r,o-.s0er srouo ,bs rhilippinos 10
M. ..,,,,,,,, -. ~ \. .e,,, ~ : v.rv
- s.s.. - - ..,..,,s. - TEsng.
$3.50 S,-,. .Ses' &c. po-,hsy
~. c.. 5000 NT.,.. rslhrai.
- tSSea 80 ~ ATo-cS ana ysxa.
.to,,. 1870. -. . IN, .rTer,srced
Ty.'1s.. ~. -. s..,sa,. ~ ,hIrg. now
go -hs,svsr honner, IN sny mart OF
tbe irn,tod ste,.s "A bsr dencndenc,es
-, ~ sir,os, ,y,ta :, d noo,,.iv cornmu-
,,f,..ts,s - go, ,,,t,.- mart
rr,o ~ csh1S lii ,rclden+oIIv render
or1nt,, IN. vo,,nt,,,0 words ~ WIN
sheks,nssrs,r EncE.. am nYr a Vdrdls
round about the earth IN FORTY min
ute." I,st nv nov, much ppck.s record
q 10 he sTcsiIs5 y,ay .bo MAJ, l,noV,n IL
connect,on win The Fourth OF July
opepinv for ire Postal TsleIraph com
panv n coni,,nction with me CONNER
cIsI Calls con,nany e. Manning 10 cele-
bra4s me daT ~ transmitting A mes
SAGE around he world and the officials
81 both eompanies are hopefuI that the
teat Mn he eon,pIeted in forty seconds
rather than IN fortv minutes. To that
end arranrenneTts are now being made
that min insure virtually instantaneous
eonorounicatIon between the various re-
Law points The of,clals do not mini
mizs me amenities they win have 10
overcorne The T.nst serious Of which
VIII 10 encountered in The tourney from
WsnJIs N ,hs Azores owing 10 TIA
nun,orops rrlava ana the red tame AZ
SorsiSn Governments Int thew exnect
met Their mans wiz no 40 nerfocted
that everything WIN 20 though accord
Ing 10 scbeduIs ana an unanproacha ble
worlds record viii be estabIished.
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Mrs. c. c. Cofman is here from Alan
nington visiting relatives.
Marcellus Garrett is here today from
Siarshville.
E. Bruce Kittle, a prominent Philippi
lawyer, Is in the city on business.
Mrs. J. V. waldeck and three SIS.
tiers, Mrs. Lockhart, Miss Crook and
AIRS. Jarvis, all of Weston, are visiting
Mrs. WaldecI's son, Mr.. Ralph Walweck,
and daughter, Mrs. c. Butcher, Of this
place.
Mrs. Ai. A. Nusbaum returned last
evening from few days visit with Graf
ton friends and relatives.
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onr states in fraternal communion,

0ur states in fraternal communion,
All traitors and foes shall defy,
50 long as We cling to the Union,
And honor the Fourth OF July.
Chorus
And honor the Fourth of July.
The glorious Fourth of July.
50 long as we cling to the Union,
And honor the Fourth OF July.
he wfthered the hand that would sever
Our lallowcd Confederate tie;
our Union be cherished forever,
And honored our Fourth OF July.
Chorus
And honorcd our Fourth Of July,
Our Glorious Fourth Of July.
Our Union be cherished forever,
And houored our Fourth Of July.
Then up with voice Of thanksgiving
To God the Great Giyer on high;
And while in the land Of the living
Still honor the Fourth Of July.
Chorus
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FOURTH OF JULY ANTHEM.
Tune. "oId Rosin the Bow

1une' "uld Rosln the Bow
4 song for the day beaming Ger US;
An anthem of Juvenile joy;
4 rapturous heart-stirring chorus,
For this is the Fourth of July.
Chorus
Yes this is the Fourth OF July
The glorious Fourth of July.
Then send up heart-stirring chorus,
For this is the Fourth Of July.
Long since on this day of dcfal.
Our fathers fought kings with their
pen.
Their children, if put to the trial,
Would sign that bold paper again.
Chorus
Would sign that bold paper again.
Yes, yes, we would sign it again.
Their children, if put to the trial,
Would sign that bold paper again.
The patriot band was assembled
The tyrants of earth to defy;
And tyrants have ever since trembled
To hear Of the Fourth of July.
Chorus
To hear Of the Fourth Of July;
The glorious Fourth Of July.
And tyrants have ever since trembled
To hear Of the Fourth Of July.
They wish that old time would absorb it,
Or let it, mnumbered, 60 by;
But time rolls around in its.orbit,
And brings a new Fourth Of July.
Chorus
He brings a new Fourth Of Julyi
Each year a new Fourth Of July.
Old time us he rolls in his orbit
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TAKEN SERIOUSLY ILL.

". Burns McGregor. Of the Palace Fur
-ninrc company was taken suddenly u
at his home on Mechanic street Friday
night wish stomache and bowel trouble
Doctors were called TO attend him. lie
grew better later in the night. The next
day he was feeling himself again.