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The Washington times., 1903-09-15
LOCAL POSTAL CLERKS
ORGANIZE BRANCH
Apply for Charter to United National
Association of Postoffice Clerks.

Clerks of the postofice at a meeting
held Sunday organized a local branch
of the United National Association OF
Postoffice Clerks. An application for a
charter was made to the national organ
ization.
A preliminary meeting held Septem-
Der outlined the plan OF organization.
The meeting held Sunday carried those
plans into effect and made the orgali-
zation permanent.
This new branch OF the United Asso-
citation has organized with twenty mem
bers and elected the following officers.
al members of the local postoffiee:
President. e. H. Heilig: vice president.
Mr.. Goeffries: secretary J. D. Corridor
and treasurer. w. w. Mills. A board OF
six governors was also selected.
The future meetings of the local asso-
citation Will be held the first Sunday in
each month.
The association had as its guests Ma
tional Organizer Thorson. of Boston;
Second Vice President McDermott. Of
Worcester; President Wynne, of the
New York branch. and President Null
holland. of Philadelphia These off,
eers have been attending the national
convention In Nashville, Tenn, and are
on their way North.
Organizers w. J. Bray. of Bridgeport.
Conn. and VI. z. McGraw. of New Bruns-
wick, y. j., completed the organization
of the local branch.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Lafayette-"The Beauty Doctor"

Those who desire to have the visible
weight of years removed, wrinkles re-
placed by the most seductive smoothness
beauty will do we'll to go TO the Lafay-
cite Theater this week where THE Beau
ty Doctor" is dispensing her coveted ad-
vice and clearing the path toward the
elusive Fountain OF Youth Surrounded
by "bevy of beautiful maidens." in
the language OF the press agent. this
graduate of the beauty school made her
first local appearance last night, and sue
ceedeo in effecting a cure of everything
facial from a wart to an ingrown face
THE Beauty Doctor is billed as a
musical extravaganza and has all lis
elements There is no plot beyond the
Doctors mission of revealing the secrets
OF so-called restorers OF beauty Pre-
scriptions OF every kind and for every
defect are offered unsuspecting young
women with a guarantee that lone bottle
will do the work and take the patient
back years in her life" The methods OF
beauty specialists are exposed and. with
musical numbers Interspersed. form the
basis for this one OF the seasons new
attractions.
Evident nervousness on the part of
some of the principals detracted some
what from last nights performance. and
the fact that the piece was presented for
the first time last week in Philadelphia
accounted for partial lack Of smooth
ness. However. many OF the musical
numbers received repeated recalls. and
all were enhanced by attractive cleo
tTioal effects. Specialties form a large
part OF the entertainment. several clever
4ances being particularly noteworthy.
The interpreting compa-- Is large.
One OF the most conspicuous features is
the chorus. which is made UP almost en-
tirely OF very young girls. Their voices
are fresh and clear. and the ensemble
numbers particularly well given
Marie Hilton plays the role OF the
beauty specialist II could be noted
from the score that several catchy songs
we're allotted to her. but she was evil
IDENTIFY suffering from a cold, or vocal
achievements are not her strong point
Eta Stetson. who to say the least
bears q striking resemblance to the
Countess Hatzfeldt. and who presents
some of the specialt.es introduced In
vaudeville by that titled young woman,
plays comic opera prima donna She
has a pleasing voice. again like that OF
the countess. and sings her numbers IN
good style. The Cardownie Sisters offer
several clever dances, assisted by the
feminine chorus VIII Philbrick PLAYS
the role OF a millionaire and executes
an eccentric dance of the order and
equally as good as that given by Al
Eeech, of vaudeville fame.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
DISTRICT ENDEAV0RERS
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
Encouraging Reports-of Local Conditions
and Spirited Addresses.

The District of Columbia Christian En-
deavOr Union held its annual meeting at
o'clock last night in the lecture room
Of Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. c..
F. Winbigler. pastor of the First Baptist
Church. called the meeting TO order. and
after a short prayer Percy S. Foster led
the song service.
Reports for the year were submitted
by officers of the union. That of the re-
cording secretary shows that there are
126 societies in the District. with mem
bership OF lab
At the close of the business meeting
addresses were made by the Rev. d. W
Skellenger, of the Sixth Presbyterian
Church; the Rev. F. d. Power, OF Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church; the Rev
Walter H. Brooks. of the Nineteenth
Street Baptist Church. and Percy s.
Foster.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
PRISON COUNTERFElTING,
TOO, HAS PRECEDENT
Makers of the ~Queer" Have Been Busy
in Moy amensing.

Discovery Of a counterfeiting plant in
the Eastern Penitentiary OF Pennsyl-
vanis has recalled an incident Of the
discovery Of similar conspiracy in
Moyamensing prison two years ago. 1t
was found that Taylor and Bredell. who
we're involved I'm the Lancaster counter
feiting conspiracy. were manufacturing
bogus notes In their cells at Moyamen-
sing, where they were sent to await
sentence.
Then Warden Bussinger, Of the East
ern Penitentiary. could not understand
how such work could 90 on in properly
conducted institution and had no sym
PATTY for Warden Motherwell. who was
deeply chagrined- Now the tables are
turned and Warden Bussinger is not
looking to Moyamensing for sympathy.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
EXEMPTION FROM
TAXATION OPPOSED
Northwest Washington Citizen
Adopted Resolutions.

The Northeast Washington Citizens.
Association held its first monthly meet
ing for the winter Of 1908 last evening
at Northeast Temple. near Twelfth and
H Streets northeast.
The greater part of the session was
taken up with a discussion of resolu-
tions presented by Secretary Sewer
butts. of the association. opposing the
exemption from taxation of property OF
religious and educational institutions.
The resolutions were ultimately adopted
Josiah Willard supported the resoIu-
lions in a long argument. which was
answered as warmly by w. J. Frizzell.
In the remarks which Mr. Sowerbutts
made on the resolution. he said that The
time had come when the buildings cx-
empt from taxation exceed In valuation
more than one-half of the property Of
the District. He seemed at first to de-
sire that the Government buildings no
longer be exempt. but upon being shown
this could not be done. he receded. He
continued that he had great regard for
the work Of religious and educational
ONiiuAH6S' Nui "heh ne saw large DOCKS
OF property being wiped of the tax lists
by magnificent religious and educational
institutions going up. he was convinced
the present system of declining to tax
these structures was wrong
Frank D. Foster, chairman of the school
committee. submitted report advocating
the free playground idea, urging an in
crease in the wages OF teachers, aud
requesting another manual training
school in the northeast This was
adopted.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Henry Lee Company Pleases
Large Audiences "The
Beauty Doctor" a Musical
Burletta, at the Lafayette.
Child Slaves of New York"
at Academy and Light
house by the Sea" at En-
pire Good Attractions.
chase's-Hen1y Lee Company.


Polite vaudeville that proved interest
ing vaudeville was the magnet that
drew immense audiences to Chase's yes
terday at the opening performances of
the season. The bill OF musical
sketches. comedy acts, and Juggling
feats is presented by Henry Lee and his
company of players. and the combina-
ton as a whole proved really first
class.
The principal act on the program is
presented by Henry Lee himself in the
form of novelty entitled Great men.
past and present" Mr. Lee Is an i'm
personator of recognized ability He is
also expert in the art of rapid facial
makeup. In full view of the audience
he changes with lightning speed from
one character to another-one moment
the image of Shakespeare, the next an
excellent imitation of Mark Twain. and
80 on.
Next in Importance to this act are
those presented by Pauline Hall. the
Colby family. and Charles R. Sweet.
Miss Hall is on the bill as 1.-The queen
of comic opera" descriptive title that
was generally admitted TO be correct in
the days of 'Erminie," and the descrip-
tion is still applicable. for, in spite of
passing time. she retains her voice,
grace. and charming personality.
"o'im the burglar" announces Mr..
Sweet from a darkened stage. when he
appears with a shaded lantern. He
didn't know whether to be a burglar or
politician, but he thought he'd be as
honest as he could. This is the keynote
of his sparkling humor. and he is also
accomplished in the musical line.
Two youthful members of the Colby
family occupied the center of the stage
in that portion of the bill Bo-h ara
clever, especially in their representations
OF Sousa and Creatore.
TOO Many Darlings.'' was the title
of comedy sketch presented by Georgia
Gardner and Joseph Maddern. The lines
are clever, although the plot is time
worn. and it was presented with salts
factory results. a novel exhibition Of
balancing is given by the Maxsmith duo.
who eayort about the stage on top of
ladders as though they were standing
Cd substantial platforms.
Talbot and Rogers. the latter of "Old
Homestead" quartet fame. were well
received in comedy sketch. Valmore
and Horton did fairly well rs dancing
ana singing performers.
The Performance was apprs lated By
the audiences.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Empire-"Light House by the Sea-"

The fourth week of the season was in
augurated at the Empire Theater last
evening with. the presentation of The
Light House by the Sea-" melodrama
with sprinkle of mirth and wisdom,
written by Owen Davis.
The play was In four acts, the COM
pany. as whole. of very good caliber
and the work was creditable.
That this play has a strong hold on
the public was made evident from the
large and enthusiastic audience that
greeted its first appearance here. The
applause was so noisy that the curtain
was rung up three times after the second
act and seven times after the third be-
fore the audience was satisfied
The scene Of the play Is laid on the
rugged. rock-b bound coast of New Eng
lana. in a light house. from which II
derives its name.
Louis Haines. as Tom Cod. a lazy
country boy, who always has bad luck
and is too busy growing TO do anything
but eat. gives a picture true to life OF
a good many youngsters of the present
day.
Lem c. Reeves as Z. Dirk. an ex-
convict. a characteristic smooth-tongued.
sarcastic villain, shows that there is
some good. even in. the blacklist hearts.
IL touched in the right place
Della Clark shows herself a true artist
in her work as Flora, the heroine. II is
trying part. and in its development.
Harry S. Hadheld. as a faithful lover.
gives the heroine earnest ard artistic
sunnnrf
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
CHASE'S THEATER REOPENS
WITH BRIGHT VAUDEVILLE

week and should draw good business.
There is something doing" all the time
and every few minutes the audience gets
a thrill or a laugh
VIII H. Vedder. as Homer Sherwood,
the boy detective. who holds down the
Office during papa's absence in Europe,
is the hero. and right nobly does he
ferret out with almost superhuman IN
sight the vile Vaccinations of the child
stealing villains. No; the child was not
In London, but right there ia New York.
held by a modern Fagin, who bought
mere tots of six or seven to make rick
pockets Of them, with the prospect of
some day graduating into the 'sw' II
mob" of bank burglars. Homer Sher-
wood the boy detective. reasoned out all
this by exercising those wonderful tai
ents of his which enabled him TO tell
the villainess had eggs for breakfast be-
cause he saw some of the yellow on the
front OF her shirtwaist.
The play pleased the audience. which
roundly applauded Mr. Vedder's feats OF
detective work and Kissed the villains
as portrayed by Frank Opperman, Will
liam V. Claire. and J. Denton Verne.
George Moch. as Butts, the boy with a
future as detective. was a decided hit
Maggie Merdith did good work in an
Irish part. The other women in the
cast were Ida Howell, Lillian NJ. Craw-
ford. Fannie Argyle. Baby Beandry.
Bella Myers. Gussie La Rue. Josephine
Beandry, and Helen Mcdonald.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
SUIT ON PRoMIssoRY NOTES.

Charles W. Botsch. doing business in
Washington under the firm name OF the
Columbia Packing Company. through
Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair. yesterday
instituted suit in the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia against Eugene
r Russell. 10 recover the sum OF S65i.
with interest from February 4, 1909.
Russell. IL is set out. gave Botsch
three promissory notes aggregating the
amount stated. in payment for certain
provisions sold and delivered to MIN,
and the notes. when presented for Jay
ment. were dishonored. and Russell
failed 10 pay them.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Lyceum-"The Morning Glories."

Pretty girls. clever comediahS, and
some good music form the attraction
this week at the Lyeeum. The Serb
ner's Morning Glories" company is a
good one, as was attested by the liberal
applause which greeted each number on
the program at both performances yes
terday. After Business Hours" is a
lively little skit which wins much favor.
The afterpieee. Joy Circus" really has
merit
In the olio are Rose Jeanette, the sing
Ing soubrette; Scott and Wilson. aero
bats; Scholl and Dever, Mario and Dun
ham. and Viola Sheldon
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Official Denial Promulgated.
RESTAURATEUR RUSSELL
BURIED AT ROCK CREEK

The funeral of George T. Russell. q
well-known restaurateur. was held yes
terday from the residence of II. w.
Rutherford at Ill Twentieth Street
northwest. Interment was at Rock
Greek Cemetery. For many years Mr..
Russell was employed at the House of
Representative He resigned his po-
sition some time ago 10 enter the
restaurant business. and since then had
been conducting an establishment in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
SCHOOLS REopENEp.

Trinity Parochial school for Boys. on
" Street northwest. between Thirty-aft
and Thirty-sixth Streets. which is ron-
Quoted by the Sisters OF Mercy. re-
opened yesterday. St. Joseph's School
for Girls. on Thirty-fIfth Street, near r,
which is taught by the Sisters OF The
Georgetown Visitation Convent. also re-
opened yesterday.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN.
REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENT.

II is stated that Harry Wardman. who
purchased the Boggs property. which has
a frontage on Dumbarton Avenue and o
Street, and contains about 81. 900 square
feet. is about TO grade and improve the
o Street frontage. Thirteen modern
brick dwellings. 1t is said. will be built
there, at the cost OF about $50. 600.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Trans-A. lantic Mails.

TUESDAY-(a) At Ts15 pm. for EUROPE,
per sA New York. from New York, via South
ampton- Mail for IRELAND must be directed
Per SIS New York"
tc) Al ll:25 pm. for NETHERLANDS di-
rect, per SIS. Staatendan, from New York
Mall must be directed per SIS. Staatendam-"
(e) At n:z5 pm for EUROPE, per SIS.
Majestic. from New York, via Queenstown.
(cl At ll-25 pm. for DENMARK direct. per
SIS United States, from New York Mail must
be directed per SIS United States"
NEONESDAf-(c) At 9:l5 pm for FRANCE.
SWITZERLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL,
TURKEY, EGYPT, GREECE, BRITISH INDIA.
and LORENZO MARQUEE, per s.s. la Savoie,
from New York, via Havre. Nail for other
parts Of EUROPE must be directed per SIS.
La Savoie"
THURsDAY-(d) At II m for AZORES ISL
ANDS, per SIS Peninsular, from New Bedford,
Mass
FRIDAY-(d) At u M for AZORES ISLANDS,
per SIS CambrOman. from Boston.
tc) At 9.l5 pm for FRANCE per as La
Gascogne. from New York. via Havre- Mail for
other parts Of EUROPE must be directed per
SIS. La Gascogne."
(cl At l1:25 pm. for BELGIUM direct, per
SIS Naderland. from New Fork Mail must be
directed Per SIS. Yaderisnd''
te) At I:25 pm for EUROPE, per SIS.
Campania. from New Cork. via Queenstown
(c) At li:z5 pm. for SCOTLAND direct, per
So Columbia. from New York Mail must be
directed per SIS. Columbia
NOTE-The SIS. Deutschland takes Printed
Matter. Commercial Papers and Samples for
GERMANY only. The same class Of mail mat
ter for other parts Of EUROPE will not be sent
oy TINS ship unless specially directed by her.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

1 very fine Chiffonier. of polished
quartered oak, with large French
mirror. The workmanship on this
piece is OF an unusu- n "a 90
ally high order. Re N/u1ul
duced from $3S to- - fsOU
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
LULU wILLETT's FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Lulu willett will take
place tomorrow morning. Services will
be held at ST. Adams Episcopal Church.
on the Tenleytown Road. near Woodley
Lane. the Rev. DR.. G. F. C. BratenahI,
pastor. officiating.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Mails for South and Central America.
West Indies. Etc.

II, ~ ESDAl-(a) At 1:l5 pm for NEW
FOUNDLAND. per SIS. Silvia. from New York.
WEDNESDAY-(d3 At $40 am for ARGES-
TINA. URUGUAY. and PARAGUAY. Der So
Agan Prince. from New York
te) AT n;25 pm for MEXICO. per SIS.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

16 large Oak Chiffoniers. five deep
drawers. brass handles, paneIed sides
and carved top piece; na On
rOomy and well made Nj EED
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
PERSONALS.

Miss Blanche V. Stewart. of 1921 NJ
Street northwest. has returned from n
visit to DR.. and Mrs. John E Miller. Ct
Front Royal. Wa.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

6 full swell front oak Dressers.
with 3ex24 French bevel plate mir
sori four drawers; goodC50 II
finish. Reduced from Ill n
$l4.50 to ............. " We ~
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
FOREIGN MAILS.

WASHINGTON. D. c., PosToFFICE NOTICE.
Should be read daily. as changes may occur
al any time.
FOREIGN NAILS are dispatched to the ports
Of sailing daily. and the schedule Of closings
Is arranged on the presumption Of their unin-
terrupted overland Transit Fog the week end
ing September 10. 1908. the last connecting
closes viii be made from the MAIN OFFICE
as follows:
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

NEW YORK. Sept. 15.-Arrived; Koe-
mig Albert from Bremen; Bowie from
Liverpool.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

Z Solid Oak Dressers. with large
bevel French plate mirrors and swell
ed top drawers. Neat
carvings and good work co -
. @sq Is y Reduced from w. n
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

i magnificent Princess Dresser. OF
finest CHARTERED oak. hand carved ana
hand polished. Shaped front AMI
legs and very large 20, 70
mirror. Reduced from R1 Ill
$3.50 to............. w tsOV
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Academy of Music-"child Slaves of
New York;

THE Child Slaves OF New York" by
Charles Blaney and Howard Hall, is The
attraction at the Academy of Music this
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
PORT STEAMERS WORK
LIMITED BY NO RULE
Owners and Captains Star
tied by a Fake Dispatch.
WOULD CUT INCOME IN HALF
Secretary Cortelyou, Besieged by Pro-
tests, Finally Sends Out Off
ciaI Denial.

Irate commanders of harbor and port
steam vessels have been deluging the
offices of the Department of Commerce
and Labor for more than a week with
kilograms and letters asking for in
formation concerning a rule alleged to
have been adopted by the department
restricting the operation of such vessels
to twelve hours out of the twenty four
So big has this correspondence become
that Secretary Cortelyou has been COM
PEELED to issue an official bulletin deny
ing that any such rule has been adopt
ed. or is even being considered.
An Idle Correspondent Joke.
1t appears during dull day, when
news was scarce, report was sent
from Washington to New York and
other cities containing the surprising
statement that the department had de-
cided to regulate the working hours of
have regulated the hours of their mem
bers. Instead of an eight-hour day, how
ever. the vessels were to work twelve
hours.
Such q rule would cut the income OF
NSSSSA oMHeis ~ per cent ana disturb
the business in and about every harbor IN
the country. Naturally when the report
appeared in the newspapers there was
an immediate howl. There was much
.alk OF delegations calling at oyster Bay
and coming to Washington.
Official Denial Promulgated.
A sensation was even created on the
Potomac. Secretary Cortelyou at first
thought it best to ignore the whole mat
ter. but the angry commanders refused
to be ignored, hence the official denial.
such rule could not be enforced by
the Government" said an officer OF the
department today, land no such a rule is
likely to be adopted. There is no re-
striction whatsoever as TO the hours a
steamer may be worked. provided she
has an adequate crew.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

very beautiful Wardrobe, OF pol
ished quartered oak, with chAval
mirror front; fine hand
carvings and swell nPN nA
front drawer. Reduced NH I'LL
from $50 ........QOUsUV
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
LOCAL MENTION.

LOCAL MENTION.
Skaters Flowers-Best in Town.
Two stores. lith and ]. III Pennsylvania ave.
A Carload of New Gas Ranges.
GIG I2th-C A. Muddiman & Co.-l2Os G..
Kenilworth Flea killer. Schmid. 7I2 18th.
Beware of Typhoid Fever.
''Babek'' prevents IT, All druggists
Genuine S., So, and 81 Sample Shoes.
Three hundred styles at s2.s5. Keene's Shoe
Store COS G Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

Beware of Typhoid Fever.
ek'' prevents il. All druggists.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15

Kenilworth Flea Killer. schnid. 7I2 18th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21

The General Fire Extinguisher Athletic
association will play the strong team OF
the Woonsocket Y. NJ G. A and a good
game can be looked forward to by the pa :
irons OF the old r. G. F. grounds next
Saturday. May q. 1908. at $3.50 p. m.
The East Side Jrs. will play the strong
Parks of Fox Point Memorial morning.
Both teams are to put up great game.
The game will start at 10 o'clock. The
lineup of the East Side Jrs Is as foi-
lough lb.: Joe Sullivan. 2b.: A. McCul-
Tough. ss.; Ed Sullivan, 3D.: John Sulli-
van. rf: William REILLY, IT,; Murphy and
Fitzpatrick. CT.
The Oak Juniors would like TO hear
from teams averaging s to IL years. Send
challenges TO John Madden, So Oak street.
McCanrey 1b.: r. Thomas. Oh; A. Nc
Deed. 3b,: ID. ID. Broben. 3b.: T. Wal
ter. CT; F. Capron, IT,: j. Butler RI.