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The Washington times., 1903-05-12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEET
IN ANNUAL CONCLAVE
Banquet Given at the Riggs House
Last Night.

The Grand Commandery, knights
Templar. of the District of Columbia
held the first session of their annual
conclave last evening at Masonic Temple.
A banquet was given at the Riggs House
, Immediately afterward at which the
members Of New York, Maryland, VIZ
ginia. and New England Communicates
were guests of honor. Election or ON
GERS will be held this evening, closing the
/ sessions.
Right Eminent Knight George f. Cor
son, grand commander. opened the as
sembly with an address OF welcome.
| Grand Commander J. W knight read the
annual Grafton. which was in the nature
of report on the years work.
The local organization and its guests
formed in a body and went to the Riggs
House, where the banquet was served.
Grand Commander Knight. acting as
! POSTMASTER. elected the following toasts
and responses:
The Grand Lodge F. A. A. II. OF the
District of Columbia" by Grand Master
ment of the United States" by Past
! Grand Commander James H Hopkins;
THE Grand Commandery of the knights
! Templar OF Maryland" by Grand Com
mander William J. Cunningham; THE
| Grand Commandery of the Knights
! TempIar of Virginia" by Past Grand
! Commander James E. Alexander; The
Grand Commandery Knights Templar OF
Nebraska" by Col. Edgar s. Dudley.
| L. 5. A.. past grand commander Of Ne
braska-
Following are the guests Of honor for
the evening:
| j. H. Hopkins, past grand master
grand encampment; Col. Edgar s. Dud-
ley, L. 5. a, past grand commander of
Nebraska; James E Alexander and E.
E Downham, past grand commander OF
Virginia.
Grand Commandery OF Maryland-Wil-
liam J. Cunningham. grand commander;
John H. Miller. grand recorder; Graham
Dukehart and c. c. Isaacs, past grand
commanders; Sir knights James F. Al
len, B. Frank Bond, y. Frank Burke.
Daniel J. Enrich, Frank w. Kroh, Ed
ward C. Register. Harry a. Remley-
Grand CommanGery Of District of Co
lumbia-George E Corson, grand COM
mander; Alex Mckenzie. deputy grand
commander; Andrew W. Kelley, grand
generalissimo9 B. A. Allen, grand cap
tain general; William F. Hunt, grand
senior warden; George H. Walker. grand
Junior warden; H. x. Simpson, grand
prelate: William F. GUIDE. grand treas
urer: A. W. Johnston. grand recorder;
Thomas P. Morgan, grand standard
bearer; " H. H. Cissel, grand SWORD
bearer; w. H. Klopfer, grand warder'
J. F. R. Appleby. grand chaplain O
guard; past grand commanders, Franz
H. Thomas, w T. Galliher, Harrison
Dfngu~--- and George Gibson, and IN
following membs.s- Ed w- 3ehrens
Allen Buss-us, Alex Grant, c. VS. Han
cock. Thomas c. Henderson, Jacobus s
,, Jones, Claude F. King. Angus Lamond
Thomas E. Landon, Charles T. Lindsey
j. H OIcott. !. S. Raeburn, Harry F
Riley, Charles a. Stockett. NJ. R. Thorp
Matthew Trimble, and william H
| YerkeS IT.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
Lyceum-Watson's Burlesquers.

Watson's Oriental BuTiesquers VIII
furnish no end of fun for the patrons of
Kernan's Lyceum this week, as was at
tested by the large attendance at both
of yesterdays performances, despite the
presence in town Of the circus.
The performance opens with one-act
burletta entitled "Silas in Ladysmith, -
and closing with the skit The Lady
Bufaloes-"
The olio is strong. headed by Belle
Gordon, the champion woman bag
puncher Others who contribute spe-
cialtieg are the Sisters Lavigne, Lassord
Bros, Marion Blake, Morgan and Phil
lips, and Begger and Dreher.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
OF Music-Rose Melville.

Rose Melville. in the rural comedy of
sis Hopkins" was greeted at the
Academy OF Music last night by q
crowded house She received hearty ap-
plause, and the smile lighting her
face as the curtain fell for the last
time expressed her own satisfaction
with the reception OF herself and com
pany
Miss Melville has starred four seasons
in this play, and the awkward country
girl on the farm in Posey county. In
diana, is familiar to all theatergoers.
The part made hit in the beginning,
and though there have been humors
that another play has been written for
Miss Melville. her managers have been
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
OT-AND-M0UTH DISEASE
I'M ARGENTINE REPUBLIC

Word has been received by the Ag-
ricuIturaI Department that the foo
and-mouth disease has broken out in
the Argentine Republic and that the
expectation Of cattle from that country
has been prohibited.
At the same time news has come of a
fresh outbreak OF the disease at Farm
ington, Mass. This Massachusetts case
Is a severe disappointment to the de-
partment. as it was thought that the
disease had been completely stamped
out in New England.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12

tin I commenced using DT. FleTce7s GoLcen
Medical Discovery After using ten bottles and
four walls of his Pleasant Pellets commenced
to improve Ny case seemed TO be almost a
hopeless one. Doctors pronounced It ulcer Of
the lungs was sick nearly two years-FoaTt OF
the time belfast Was given up to die by all
I Thought It would be impossible for me 20 hive
over night at one time haven't spit any oioo9
9,oIg for more than twelve months and worked
on the farm all last summer was DE-
Pierce's medicines that cured me"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
zeal Discovery" There is nothing Just
as good f" for diseases Of the stomach.
The medical Adviser" in paper COW
ers, is sent free on receipt of II one-cent
stamps to pay for mailing 0NLy. Address
DR.. r. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, y. Y.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"
A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS

lands view, and her impersonation was
correspondingly fresh, bright spirited,
and true. 1t ranked her as one of the
most notable Lady Teazles known to
our local stage, and IL presented gen
orally in other cities it must surely es-
tablish her as one OF the most distin-
guished actors who have essayed this
character. Her success is due in large
measure to an envlable endowment-a
resonant and soft voice, an intellectual
and beautiful appearance and a talent
which is unmistakable But 1t has also
the quality of thorough understanding
and adequate preparation, and these,
fortunately for the stage, preclude for
her the possibility OF a one-part career.
a view of this company was presented
in The Times of last Sunday. and 1t Is
not necessary it should be repeated here.
1t is sufficient to Indicate that actors
Of much ability appear even in The
minor roles, and that the more impor-
f7nt characters are presented with ex-
ceptional force ana fidelity
Among the latter are Charles Surface
as embodied by John Blair; Joseph Sur
face. by William Kittridge; Sir Peter
Teazle, by Frank Roberts; Sir oliver
Surface. by Fuller MelIish; Crabtree. by
Robert V. Ferguson; Sir Benjamin Back
bite, by Godfrey Stein; Mrs. Candor, by
Kate Denim Wilson: Lady Sneerwell, by
Margaret Bourne; Maria, by Ethel How
ard. Many of these names are distin-
guished by talent and scholarship, rs
In the case of Mr.. Blair, or by expert
ence and tried ability, as in the case of
Miss Wilson. In every instance, am
bilious and generally high grade inter-
pretatfons promise most artistic per
formances CT the other plays announced
for this company.
An Auspicious and Notable Engagement
ciously will continue through four
weeks. The other plays to be presented
are Romeo and Juliet" Macbeth"
and a work not now determined If the
costuming. elocution. and acting con-
tinue on the plane attained yesterday
evening these plays, great and exacting
as they are, viii be presented with pro-
nounced artistic success. It is to be
hoped, however. that the subsequent
performances Of The School for Scan
dal' may not be marred as last night by
the persistent Interruptions Of a claque
enlisted by friendship for the actors in
stead of perception of their abilities. In
a performance generally so excellent
and of so rare a consistency any blem-
ish shines like black spot on a white
surface.
Last nights assembly extended Miss
GaIland and her associates a welcome
of exceptional warmth. AS the reputa-
ton of the company is spread about the
city this welcome must be re-enforced by
the whole community of playgoers, and
1t must become the earnest desire of
those who view plays intelIigently and
acting seriously-as 1t is the expressed
desire OF the critics-that this enter
prise shall receive the support it SO
fully deserves. In this light it is most
reassuring to recall that even the first
performance was a pronounced artistic
and financial success. and that it evoked
a demonstration OF unusual and unef-
fected enthusiasm. a. D. A.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
Chase's-"The Sereuie."

Chase'S-"The Sereie."
The fourth week othe comic opera
season was inaugured yesterday at
Chase's with an aftelDon and an even
ing performance of ne Serenade,' by
Victor Herbert and TRY B. Smith. The
cast is coed, the chors is good, and the
words and music OF he opera are ia
miliar to almost evg theatergoer in
the country The rrformances were
complete and fnishedo the detail Gus
tomary in comic opera and were partic-
ularly acceptable to Chase's regular
patrons, probably beoIse of the mark
ed Improvement ov the preceding
week.
Charles P. Swickar, as the Duke of
Santa Cruz, spanii grandee with a
ward, and John Dunnure, as Romero,
the bandit, Interpret the same roles
with the famous Bostnians, and are not
only thoroughly CON rsant with their
lines. but exhibit tht pleasing kuowl-
edge which is so es9ntial to good and
intelligent acting, nmely, what to do
and how to do it. Dnsmure is perhaps
as good a basso as IAN be heard today
in comic opera. Hi voice is deep and
full, his enunciatio1 clear, and the ef-
feet enhanced mattialIy by a jovial
smile and an occasbnal bit Of humor.
Hattie Belle Laddhppears to good ad-
vantage as Dolores the dukes ward,
and her solo in Tie monastery scene
vas we'll encored. Nonne, the daughter
of Colombo, the sIperannUated French
tenor, was interpreted by Elanor Guisti
whose persistent ing" ''zing' with q
stilletto made the cold chills run VI
and down the back of her auditors.
Frank Wooley was Without doubt the hit
Of the evening as Gdnez, the tailor, and
his comedy was ayIy chosen and well
presented. His heirtrending attempts
TO become proficient in singing the
serenade. Il Love Thee; I Ador Thee,
brought down the gIaudits OF the house
Hubert Wilke as AIvarado. the bari
tone of the Madrai Opera Company
whose efforts to fin the fair Dolores
were finally successful, added materially
to the strength of he cast, and John W
Smith as Lopez, anlther bandit, was en-
cored three times % his solo IN the last
act He has a strpng tenor voice with
a wide range. and could well have in
terpreted a more important role.
Considering that last night was cir
Gus night" the attendance at The
Serenade" was surprising The entire
body of the house vas filled. and gen
erous number watched the performance
from the balcony and gallery. The show
is a good one and win no doubt receive
the support of the Washington public
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
National Amelia Bingham.
A Good Company in Clyde Fitch
Play

The last week of the current theatrical
season at the National Theater was
ushered in last night by Amelia Bling
ham and her company in presentation
Of The Frisky Mrs. Johnson" a joint
work of two French authors and Clyde
Fitch. For many weeks various views
on this play have reached Washington
some commendatory and others Vigor-
ously condemnatory- Theatergoers OF
the Capital City rely but little on the
opinion of other publics, however. and
the audience which attended the per
Torrance at the National last night
judged the play upon its own merits
Clyde Fitch was never distinguished
for originality in plot Having selected
old material, therefore. his chances for
something new in The Frisky Mrs.
Johnson were slight. But what he has
failed to conceive in plot he has sup
piled in the smart repartee, for which
he long since won something OF repu-
tation. The first act scintillates with
| bright lines, fitting to the situations and
| bringing breath OF real naturalness
| into the story. The "chumship" be-
| tween Mrs. johnson Miss Bingham)
and Jim Merely (Wilton Lackaye)
formed one of the prettiest settings IN
the piece, and gave opportunity for
many delightful scenes.
! Of "Fitchesque" Character.
The tone of the play. it must be con
coded. is truly "Fitchesque." An affair
! between married woman and young
! fop forms the basis OF the story. The
woman's sister, in order 10 save the lat
| ter from exposure TO her husband. Shout
ders the affair herself and almost
wrecks her own happiness. With deft-
ness and agility Fitch has interviewer Sc
many natural and beautiful scenes Into
! the piece that one almost forgets the
unsavory incidents and is inclined tc
| forgive him his subject. At the same
time he presents the unwhoIesome
scenes with such badness that one mar
wells at his effrontery. Under these neg
alive conditions The Frlsky Mrs John
son" bids for favor. That it won the
Endorsement OF last nights audience was
manifest IN a series of curtain calls
! following each act.
! Mr.. Fitch and the men who furnished
| him his original plot. however. are no
! the ones who deserve the most com
mendation That belongs. unquesuon,
| ably, TO Miss Bingham aud the fine com
pany Of players she has gathered
! together for the presentation. Will
the possible exception OF that surround
| ing Annie Russell. no company of equal
merit has been seen IN Washington
| for many months. Miss Bingham:
plunge into the field OF management
| has been the subject Of much discussion
and some criticism. but she has. IN
doubtedly. risen above the majority o.
| her contemporaries both in the man
The Washington times., 1903-05-12

= Refreshing Lazy 4SdLAt-
growing interest attached TO the
stars impersonation of Lady Teazle. AS
this embodiment unfolded from scene 10
scene it excited more and more approval.
The role has been much studied and
variousIy understood. Miss Rehan, who
is the most prominent Lady Teazle Of
the present-day stage. presented her as
remarkable for her pride and distin
guished for her inherent elegance. This
Interpretation served TO illuminate the
play. and did not apparently oppose any
purpose OF its author. But IL did not
seem, and probably it vas not. fulfill
raent of the Sheridan conception. His
Lady Teazle. as gagged by the text. is a
nght-hearted, piquant. imperious coun-
try girl accustomed TO attention, pleased
by it. and ambitious for the distinction
OF social success in the great city OF
London. Pride and elegance were hers
Undoubtedly. but both were subordinate
y lightness of spirit and untried
18TH of character which Miss Rehan.
+ all her talents, never portrayed.
his seems TO have been Miss Cal
The Washington times., 1903-05-12

and did that we'll, anthe same may De
said of Charles Wyate as Captain
Shenbok
It may be assumedha nat some of the
crudities which appeed in the pre-
sentation last night Ill disappear in
subsequent performans At all events
the play is worth seag by those who
are inclined to stut the phases Of
human nature, and peciaIly of Rus
sian human nature. 9 Tolstof presents
them.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
INCREASE IN PAY GRANTED.

Major Richard Sylvester has recon-
mended and the Commissioners OF the
District have approved the increase OF
the compensation OF 4. W. Smith and
Charles Anderson. drivers from the
House of Detention, from Sis 10 SL3l
per diem.
The Washington times., 1903-05-12

of the danger Of
consumption, but
warning is con-
stantly needed not
to neglect the first
symptoms of dis
eased lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discov-
cry cures obstinate
coughs, bronchitis,
bleeding lungs,
and other condi-
tons which, if
neglected or un-
skilfully treated,
find a fatal teruii.
nation in consump-
ton. It is entire
ly free from Cpl
ates and narcotics.
aAbout three years
ago I was taken with
a bad cough, vomiting
and splitting blood /"
writes MI ID. J. Rob-
inson, Of Spring Car
den, W. Va. I tried
many remedies; moth
ing seemed to helm me
The Washington times., 1903-05-12
TIE 6UGEER'S CHEST

Is well expanded. He uses his lungs to
their fullest capacity. People in ordin-
airy do not use much over half their lung
power. The unused lung surface be-
comes inert, and offers a prepared ground
for the attack of the germs of consump-
ton. There is 10 need to warn people
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
NEW SCHEDULE.
fredericksburg to Baltimore in
Less Time.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Special to The -Dispatch.).
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nov. BE
ginning tomorrow, the Weem Steamboat
Company will inaugurate an entirely new
schedule on the Rappahannock River for
the steamers plying between this city and
Baltimore. The through Baltimore steam
ers will leave hero on Monday and Thurs
day at o'clock A. NJ, stopping at all
wharves along tho river as far as Tap1oa-
hammock. These steamers will make no
stops between Tappahannock and Baltt-
more, which will make the trip from
here and from wharves on the Rappan-
mock River between this city and Tappa-
hammock River between this city and Tap
pahannocls a quick one to Baltimore. as
the steamers will reach Baltimore early
tho following morning.
Below Tappahannock the wharyes on
/. the lower part Of the river will be served
by steamers starting out from Tappahan-
mock. The Caroline will continue its reg
ular schadule from here to Urbana, go
Ing down on Monday. "Wednesday and
Friday, returning, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday The Tourist. of the People S
Line also has the same schedule to Ur-
banna and return.
The Sunbeam, of tho same line. con-
meets with the Tourist at Tappahannock
for Baltimore, which also affords quick
trip from all points on the river The
shipping and passenger facilities on the
Rappahannock River this year are far
superior to any accommodations former
~ enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
In Washington County.
fsnac,al "a Tha TIme.-DIspatch.)

Especial to The Ttmes-Dispatch.).
BRISTOL. va. Nov. 2.-For one week.
the Democrats have been In the midst OF
q stirring campaign in Washington coun-
~. Some Of the leading local speakers
have appeared at different points in the
county, where they did much to arouse
enthusiasm among tho voters, For .
while It looked as though the Democrats
might let the county go by default, but
the past week would indicate the very
best prospect OF victory for the Demo-
cratic legislative candidates, ]. W. Mort
and a. J. Hun.
Tho outcome Of tho race for Comm on
wealth's attorney Is an uncertain quantl-
IT, TOR the reason that there are three
prominent candidates. L. F. Summers was
nominated by the Republicans. and John
W. Neel by the Democrats. P. J. Daven.
port. who holds tho once at present, and
who has made good record. determined
not to submit his claims to any party, and
is. therefore, making an independent
race. For this reason the outcome may
be considered as In doubt. The Republic
cans say that the registration gives them
the advantages. IN the county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
BRAVE FIREMEN.
They Extinguish Fire at Risk of
Their Lives.
(Special to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch0
LYNCHBURG. VA, October 3l,-Be-
tween 9 and 3 O'clock this morning bur-
glars entered the office of the Standard
OIL Company. and with dynamite blew
open the safe. They were probably driven
away by fire that had been started by
the explosion, and did not get cent.
The fire was first discovered by Mr.. B..
B. Pulllam. Waterman at the Plow Works.
The blaze was rapidly spreading towards
the enormous oil and gasoline tanks In
the rear OF the yard, and but for the
prompt and strenuous work Of the Are
men they would certainly haMe been
reached by the flames. While tho Are
men were at work they could hear the
kerosene oil boiling in ono OF the tanks.
but It did not explode. and within twenty
minutes they had the fire under complete
control.
The principal damage was confined to
the front OF the office building and stor-
age house. both Of which were Quilted.
1t is not thought that the loss will ex-
coed one thousand dollars,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
GUNS
ARE FIRED |
Campaign in Virginia Brought
to a Close With Enthusi-
astic Meetings.
GATHERING AT LEXINGTON
Attorney General Anderson, Hon.
H. St, George Tucker and
Greenlce D. Letcher Speak.
GATHERING AT LEXINGTON
Attorney-General Anderson, Hon.
II. 81, george = uCKcr and
!Greenlce D. Letcher Speak.
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Especial to Tho Ttmes-Dtspatch.
LEXINGTON, VA. Nov. 2-The only
public speaking OF the present cam
paisn took place here to-day.
The Democrats occupied tho court
house. and the crowd was large and
enthusiastio.
Addresses were made by Attorney-Gen-
eral William A. Anderson, Hon. II, 81.
George Tucker. Greenlee D. Gstcher, for
mar chairman OF the County Democratic
Executive Committee, and Roy G. Mitch
ell. candidate for the House Of Delegates.
f County Chairman Frank Moore p1s--
sided. Tho Democrats are hopeful Tor
tomorrow.
The Republicans were addressed on the
court green by Captain Pat II. McCaul
assistant postmaster at Lynohburs, He
was introduced by Postmaster McClung
Patton, chairman OF the Republican
COMMITTEES.
a fairly good sized crowd was in at
tendance. Some Of tho Republican lead
ers claim they will carry the county TO-
morrow by small majority
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
DIED FROM HURTS
INFLICTED BY BULL
Mr.. Thomas Wilson, OF King and
Queen County, Fatally Gored
BY Infatuated Brute.
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Especial to The Dlspatch3
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nov. a.
The Republicans Of Essex county have
reorganized by electing c. M. MINIS coun-
ty chairman, and ". L. Manning SEQ
rotary. T. G. Ritchie of King and Queen
county, who is opposing the Democratic
candidate for the rouse of Delegates
from the district composed Of Essex and
King and Queen counties, was endorsed
by the party
The recent decision Of Attorney-General
OF the State that the Same person can
not hold both the position OF registrar
and Judge of election has caused some
changes to be made here. Mr.. Jamse Il.
Rawlings was appointed a Judge OF cleo
ton In place Of Mr.. s. e. Eastburn and
Mr.. w. L. Watson instead Of Mr.. A. w.
Embrey.
The clothing of Mrs. John Eitt, of Gull
pepper county. caught on fire while she
was standing near the Fireplace and she
was seriously burned before the flames
could be extinguished.
Mr.. Thomas Wilson. of king and Queen
county, was attacked few days ago by
an infuriated bull and died from the ef-
fects OF his injuries
Mr.. r. w. Wood OF Rappahannook
county. shipped forty barrels Of Abe
marie Pippins, grown by him. to the
Liverpool market and received IS per bar
rel for them.
Mrs. Robert Payne, OF lower Fauquier
county, was thrown from her carriage
by the horse running away and one OF
her ribs was broken and her back badly
injured. She had her baby with her IN
the carriage, but dropped 1t from the
vehicle while the horse was running and
1t was uninjured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-03
HALLOWEEN PARTY.
Members of Winn w. G. T. U.
Have Good Time.

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MECHANICSVILLE,V VA. Nov. 2-The
iWinn w. c. Il. U. was entertained at
"Full View. Mrs. X. J. Bates home. on
Saturday evening.
The meeting was presided over by the
president of the Union. Miss Mamie Bates;
Miss Lille FlesAinan presided over tho
music. =
Grand Secretary's report was read by
Mrs ]. Bates. A cornet solo was rendered
by Master Micheaux Crump. OF Rich
mond.
After the business was over the young
folks were invited In the dining room,
where supper was served in regular
Halloween style. presided over by a
witch and hobgobbl!n. Fruit was served
in pumpkin bowls; autumn leaves for de-
corations: candles lighted in every dircc-
ton. The young folks seemed to have n
jolly time. but when the witches disap-
peared tho company took their leave.
The union discussed q meeting for
/ Thanksgiving Day.