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The statesman., 1905-11-17
Minister Is Made to Repent.

Levi D. Barr the minister Of the
Quakers In Los Angeles. married two
divorced persons the other day and
had 20 make public confession and ask
forgiveness at meeting nsIt First day.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Oldest in America.

The oldest playhouse in America is
the Walnut Street Theater in Philadel-
phia, built in 1S0S IL has just been re-
modelled and q historical note - q
booklet just published discloses some in
tsresting items. When the great Ed
inund Kean played there in 1870 his
f~xd night was s1.3s7. Master" Ed
mun1 Forrest, who preceded him drew
only 1913. In 1892 Joseph Jefferson made
n new record of s2.is6 for RIP Van
Wrinkle" This held until 1901 when
Richnrd MansfieId's receipts were s.. zoo. 80
for one performance Of ..In- f-:.y;: -.,.:
Mr.. Hyde" the record of the house for
its career OF nearly century. A re-
niarkab,e circumstance is the fact tina.
the Walnut has never missed season.
Its exterior architecture is quantity
colonial, but its stage and audience
chamber are in all respects abreast OF
the times
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
'lAkOTelAPATk

Miss Mary Stuart left Takoma Park
last week for her home in Columbia,
Mo. She visited Mrs. Galloway and has
just returned from Scotland
Prof. J. w. Lawhead. president of the
Washington Training College, has moved
into his new home on Carroll avenue
The postoffice now occupies the whole
of its building.
DR.. F. A. Washburn left Tuesday for
New York city after a visit at the home
OF his brother, Elder ]. S. Washburn, on
Magnolia avenue.
Spencer and family. formerly OF Ket-
ring. England. arrived here this week to
make their home In Takoma Park.
Miss Jessie Evans is slowly recovering
from infection of poison ivy.
The Young Mems Literary Society.
whose meetings are held every Satur-
day evening in Takoma Hall, debated
the relative benefits of a college course
and a training in a trade.
Mrs. Z. V. Critendon. wife of one of
the elders of the Presbyterian Church, is
iIl at her home In North Takoma.
DIR. B. T. Galloway is in the New Eng
land States.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney have returned
from n vacation
A. c. Moody and family have recently
moved TO this place from Wisconsin.
They reside on Magnolia avenue.
The Takoma Park chorus will sing at
the Union Methodist CSurcbe in Wash
ioSton tonight
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
|OldPianOs in Demand
| he F. G. Smith Piano Co.
Would Like to Secure Is
or 80 Secondhand
Squares or Uprights
at Once.
FULL VALUE ALLOWED
Drop Postal or Phone Main
747 and Their Repre-
sentative VIII Call
on iou.
FULL VALUE ALLOWED

The local branch OF the F. G. Smith
Piano Co. at 1225 Pennsylvania avenue
has just received another very urgent re-
quest from the New York factory ask
ing them to secure % or 30 more second
ndnd square or upright pianos at once
Ihey are not particular about the make
or condition OF the Instruments as they
can be easily repaired or rebuilt by the
factory workmen and shipped to the
country branches, where they will find
ready sale
If you have an old square or upright
that is practically useless through being
in bad repair. out of tune, etc, here a
an opportunity to dispose of IL to excel
lent advantage. The piano win never be
any more valuable-on the other hand, IL
Is likely to become more worthless every
Gay, until finally IL will be fit candidate
for the rubbish heap Sit right SoEH
and write letter or postal to the T. q.
Smith Piano Co., 1225 Pennsylvania ave.
and have their representative call and
submit you an offer for the instrument
at once. They are in need of these old
instruments just now and can make an
unusually liberal proposition
They will give you a due bill eQuiva-
lent to its full value for your old square
or upright and this will be accepted at
any time as so much cash on any new
upright piano in their stock-or IL you
do not wish new piano II can be trans
ferred to some one who does, and they
will be glad to secure II
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Leah KIesChna" On Tour.

The brief engagement Of Mrs. Fiske
and the Manhattan Company in Leah
Keschna" at the Manhattan Theater.
New York. closed on October H. This
play and it's performance stood out. as
1t also did last season. as the most no.
table and satisfying dramatic Offering
IN New York Mrs Fiske and the Man.
haitian Company entered upon a tour
OF leading cities on October Is. first
appearing for a week I'm Philadelphia at
the new Ly;ic Theater. an Independent
house. The new theatsrs opened to
Mrs. Fiske and other independent play
ers this season in various cities make IL
possible for theatergoers who long
have been deprived OF the privilege of
enjoying come Of the beg work on the
American stage to witness leah
Kleschna" and other sterling offerings
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
COUPON FOR ANSWER

Mrs. Started. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams.
Ut ana Mrs George Custis. Mr.. and
| Mrs Richards, Miss Malnati. Mr.. and
Mrs Fletcher. Miss Fletcher, Mr.. Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs Medford. Mr. and Mrs.
barnes, Miss Barnes. Miss Buttervaugh.
Mrs. Vanderwerker, Mr. Crossfield-
Miss Helene C-ossfield. Mrs Tammand.
the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Muir, Miss
Muir, Mr.. and Mrs Barksdale. Mr..
Lichliter. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs Riordon. Mr.. and Mrs Espey Mr..
and Mrs Porter. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Behrend-
saturday. October q, at 8 O'Clock.
Miss Helen c. Willis. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles 8. Willis. Of this city.
and Lorel N. Morgan. OF Alexander.
W. Va, were married at the home of
the BRIDES parents by the Rev. DR..
Samuel H. Greene, OF Calvary BAPTIST
Church.
During the winter Mr. and Mrs. Nor
gan will be At home to their friends
at 12o4 street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Notes of the STAGE.

One of the interesting bits IN Miqs
Adams production Of Peter Pan" at
the National Theater last week was the
work OF Miss Anna Wheaton. n clever
Washington girl. who played the part of
Eliza
Miss Wheaton's friends were much in
terested In her appearance here with
Miss Adams and her success in the role
has given them much to hope for in her
future career
Henry Blossoms income Is rapidly at
tanning Clyde Fitch or George AIDE pro-
portions. He is now drawing royalties ST.
multaneously from ''MIl Ntodiste' i'm
which FRITZ Schen appears; "A Fair
Exchange" with Thomas w. Ross as
the star; and his two earlier pieces.
Checkers" and THE Yankee Consul"
Grace Van Studdiford's hobby at pres
ent is the invention of hat pin which
will hold q woman's headgear fast with
out punching II full of holes.
Claiming Pollock's dramatization of
The Secret Orchard" which is almost
ready for rehearsal. will be produced
early in December at Hartford.
The shortest theatrical jump on record
in New York is that scheduled fer Mis-
Lulu CHASER and Charles DILLINGHAM;
production of Miss Dolly Dollars. -
which viii be transferred to the New
Amsterdam Theater for a continuation
Of its successful run Monday. October
Is. The railroad arrangements provide
that the company shall leave the Knick-
erbocker Theater after the performance
and move via the Broadway electric line
to Forty-second street. where II will
change cars for the New Amsterdam
Theater. As the journey is short. no
sleeping cars will be required. Total
distance, one-eighth of a mile
Another new English singing prima
donna made her Americas debut last
week with the Savage English Grand
Opera Company. This was MrSs Flor
ence Easton. . colorature soprano, Sho
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Sothern's 5 Joke.
Made II Disagreeable for Booksellers
Clerk by Pretending Deafness.


One day the elder Sothern. who was
n famous practical joker as well as an
actor. went with Mrs Wood into an
ironmonger's shop and asked for Mac
auley's History OF England"
I'VE do not sell books. SIR" said the
assistant. This is an ironmongers
shop"
Wei. I'm not particular said Soth-
ern. pretending TO be deaf. II don't
care whether IL is bound in calf or Rus
sfa.-'
But this is not a booksellers" shout
ed the assistant.
"All right" said Sothern. Wrap it UP
neatly. 1 want it sent down to the ho-
tel. 1t is for present 1 wish to make
60 relative
1--WE don't keep it, shouted the as
sistant. getting red in the face.
do IL up as IL it were for your own
mother. 1 don't want anything better
than that said Sothern. Il would like
10 write my name on the fy leaf"
Sir" bawled the assistant at the top
of his voice. -~can't you see that we
don't keep books?"
Very we'll said Sothern. quite un-
disturbed. "I'H wait for it."
The CLERK appealed to his master. AMI
said he thought the customer must be
of his head.
What is IL. sir? What do you do
sire?' the proprietor asked of Sothern
II want fle," said the actor. "a
plain file four or FIVE inches long"
''Ccrtainly." said the master, casting
w!theTinG glance at his assistant
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

call. His name is Bulger. It Is three
years since Bulger has acted. He ac-
companies Mr.. Murphy on all his tours.
however. and comes to the theater every
night. For year or SO Bulger's master
has noticed change In his spirits He
r1opes and is Iistless
The other night Mr.. Murphy took Bull
ger on In a scene In "A Corner in Cof-
Zee and after the act let him go before
the footlights for his bark and bow.
The dog was delighted. The experience
acted like a veritabie tonic. There is
some incongruity in Bulger's appearance
in the Rev. Mr.. Brady's play, but Mr.
Murphy says he intends to have a scene
written for Bulger in his next comedy.
He fully expects 1t will restore his dogs
spirits rs' -
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Dustin Farnum's Hobbies.

Dustin Farnum. star OF The Virgin
IAN, has three hobbies aside from his
ing-eutomobiles, saiIboats, and
meerschaum pipes. In driving the first.
sailing the second. and coloring the
third. his spare time is pleasantly oc-
cupied. Recently on a Long Island
ferryboat friend of the actor dis
covered him seated in his motor car,
contentediy viewing a passing yacht
and smoking a pipe. $500
Well, Farnum. said the friend.
you ought to be happy now, taking in
ali your fads at once
Only one thing needed to complete
my happiness. answered the actor.
waving his hand comprehensively. IT
want some one to write a play for me
with all these things In it."
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Annie Russell aS Salvation
LaSSie.

n Bernard Shaw's new play, Major
Barbara" Miss Annie Russell VIII play
the part Of an American heiress who
falls under the sway of the Salvation
Army and eventually rises to the rank
OF major Her sweetness. sincerity and
zeal win many converts, including a
prize fighter, who attacks her in re-
venge for losing his sweetheart-an-
either adherent gained by the major.
But he in turn is won over by the in
nuence Of Barbara. and as penance. he
rcnorsefully challenges another and
much superior fighter. knowing that he
Will be very severely mauled in the
encounter But he finds that this cham
pion of the ring has also been converted.
and >wsil mete out to- the Denitent no
punishment more severe than sitting
upon his head while he offers prayers
for the descent of grace upon his van
quished and rerentant brother.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
DRAMA AT THE THEATERS

appeared in the forid role Of Gilda. in
''Rigoletto." Miss Easton has been
singing the past three years with the
Moody-Manners company In England,
and arrived IN this country only few
days before the time for appearing in
her American performance. Her voice is
noted for its fute-like quality and re-
markable range. taking the high in
"Rigoletto" with the ease that most
prima donnas sing c. She has a roper
to- Of over two score Of grand opera
roles. and. in addition to Gilda may be
heard as Marguerite. Elsa. anad Mimi
before the season is far advanced.
Miss Percy Hasweil. who will be seen
this season as Yo San in David Be
Ilasco's production OF The Darling OF the
Gods" is probably as well known as any
contemporary actress on the American
stage. For several years she was a
leading member Of the famous Augustin
Daily companies. and then after a period
as leading woman for Otis Skinner be-
came star In her own right. She made
a big hit In "A Royal Family and ses-
eral more recent plays in which sh !
headed her own company. Her most re-
cent success was scored as the leader
of the George Fawcett Stock Company.
which played a remarkable spring sea-
son in New York.
Milka Ternina has just suffered a slight
stroke of paralysis. The private ad-
vices which brought this news 20 New
York added that the prima donna would
go 10 Italy for the winter to recover
from Its effects. She spent last winter in
Sicily.
Richard Mansfield has bought the
time of the Valentine Theater. Toledo.
Ohio. for five days. and will move his
company there for a series of dress re-
hearsals and a public performance, on
October 2T, of Don Carlos. The play
will be presented at the Grand Opera
House, Chicago. on October 30.
Maclyn Arbuckle, who has achieved
such distinction in the role of Jim
Hacker in THE County Chairman" is
an amateur painter of merit His ex-
htbitions of grease paint sketches have
attracted considerable attention. Mr.
Arbuckle during his summer vacation at
his home on the st. Lawrence river
developed two studies in oil and has
rendered these pictures TO the Lambs
IluD. New 1OTk.
Horace Lewis. who Is so well known in
the profession because OF his fine per-
sonal qualities as well as for a long and
honorable career, was rehearsing for the
forthcoming "Monna Wanna" production
when he was taken seriously i'll with
valvular disease Of the heart. He was
sent to his home, Brookline, Mass, with
a trained nurse October and lies there
critically i'll al the home of his daughter
Edwin Chapman. who takes the char
acter of Jefferson Briscoe in ''The Coun-
ty Chairman" is a member of n famous
family which has given several promi-
nent figures TO the stage. Mr.. Chapman
is well known TO Washingtonians by his
successes here years ago Mr.. Chapman
was for a number of years Identified
with comic opera and scored successful
ly in many of the Gilbert and Sullivan
productions.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
CONTINUED from Third Page.)

and five Saturday evenings at the Ra-
vinia Theater. Ravinia. ILL.,. which
makes eight appearances each week
His second circuit begins in Washing
ton. with five Monday afternoons: his
Tuesday evenings will be devoted to
Carnegie Hall. Pittsburg: the Wednes-
day evenings to the Brooklyn Institute
of Arts and Sciences. He will give a
matinee and an evening every Thurs
day for five weeks in the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia; on Fridays he will
give maffnees at the Lyceum Theater.
New York: on Saturdays he will give
matiness and an evening course at
fremont Temple, Boston, returning by
midnight train to New York, TO give five
successive Sunday evening travelogues
at the Lyceum Theater.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

to have the record breaking throng of
the season.
MISS Cora Shreeves and her pupils will
present the newest and most popular
dances during the evening.
Miss Agnes Edith Lohr from St Paul.
Mimi, who has returned from a years
soJourn in Europe. is visiting her sister.
Mrs. E. p. Schmitz, 1712 Fourteenth
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Tim Murphy's Dog.

One of the unique recollections of Mr.
Tim Murphy's production Of Opie Read $
THE Carpet Bagger" was the handsome
bulldog who had n short scene and at
the fall Of the curtain bounded to the
footlights. barked and wagged his tail
With Q genuine instinct for a curtain
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mrs. T. d. Adams. II 4th st. 80.
Miss Jeannie Allen. 1910 9Th st. ne.
Mrs. Paul NJ. Bryan. 14ls Kenesaw
ave. NV
Mrs. A. T. Cowell. 11s1 Yale ST. NV.
Miss Beulah v. Doyle. 81 c st ne.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
LIST OF ELIGIBLES

Mrs. c. S. Eby. 9 U St NV.
Mrs. Ella F. Holt, 62S c st. ne.
Mrs. Florence Lower, The Euclid.
Mrs. Emma B. Ragan. Box 1s7, Main
Office
Mrs. James E. Reed. 1929 Corcoran st.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22
Read Carefully

This is the twenty-s instalment of the Final Contest
One puzzle will be printed Sunday and the series will be
continued until all the competitors except failed to
correct answers.
That one will win the chief prize of $3.50
Those who stay next longest the competition will the
prizes in their order.
All answers reach the Editor Washington Sunday
Times before Thursday following the Sunday which puzzles
are r-nted, bear post mark than Wednesday
The correct to the puzzles be printed on the Sum-
day following
When an incorrect answer to puzzle or
s 10 SEND IN any answer time her will be dropped from
the list
card catalogue Of contestants who have qualified whose
answers are still correct is kept.
Should competitors be Tied for places tine of high
est prize involved will be paid to each.
Questions hereafter be addressed Puzzle Editor
writing. No oral communications will be received
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mrs. :. A Rice. 1lz7 sth 1T NV.
Mrs. Anna B. Richa<dson. 1s2 10th st.
Miss E. N. Smith. ss7 Massachusetts
ave. ne.
Mrs. Clare e. Van Norsdall, IS at.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

man. Mr.. TelkiD, OF Denver, were wait
ing
The bridal robe of white peau de
cygne. trimmed with Venetian point
lace, was very becoming to the giriish
bride, who also wore a tulle veil and
carried white roses.
Miss Elizabeth Beers. OF Littleton, the
maid of honor. wore dainty gown OF
white crepe de chine, white lace hat.
with sweeping plume, and carried pink
roses.
After the simple ceremony. which was
followed by a nuptial mass a wedding
breakfast for the bridal partv was sery-
ed at the ranch of Mr. Beers, where the
bride and her mother have been visiting.
Late In the afternoon the couple left
for trip in the mountains. Mrs Eick-
hoff. who is a prettv and attractive
blonde, wore as a travelling gown a
tailor-made suit OF gray broadcloth,
with cuffs and collar OF garnet velvet.
and hat of the same becoming shade.
Upon their return Mr.. and Mrs. Eick-
hoE Will reside on the beautiful ranch
OF the former. which is about ten miles
from Denver.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Charles Neil McGroarty. OF WASH
ington. mother of the bride; Mrs l. ].
Robinson and son. Master Raymond
Robinson, of Montclair. Col. aunt and
cousin Of the bride: Mr.. and Mrs Henry
r. Higgins. Miss Louisa Higgins. and
Bucker Higgins, of Denver; Mrs Eick-
hoff. ST.. the Misses Eickhoff, Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Eickhoff. of Littleton; Mr.
Hesse. OF Denver. and Mr.. and the
Misses Beers. OF Littleton.
On Wednesday evening last Mr.. and
Mrs. b. +. Shaw, OF Capitol Hill, cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of
their marriage by reception to a num-
Der of their friends. The receiving
party. which consisted OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw, their two daughters, Edna and
Harriet. and Mr.. Shaw's sister. Miss
Louise Shaw. stood in the bay window.
which was banked with palms, and
welcomed the guests Both parlors were
beautifully decorated with palms, car
nations. and cosma blossoms. An or
chestra furnished music throughout the
reception.
In the dining Rooms, which was also
artisticaily decorated with carnations.
'erns. and cosma blossoms, the Misses
Mabel Started, Nettie Malnati. Helen
Gardner. Genevieve Morrison, Inez Par
ker, and Florine Walker assisted in
serving the guests with a buffet sup
per- A large number of beautiful pres
ents. consisting of silver. cut glass, and
flowers. were received from friends and
relatives out of town. as well as from
those in the city
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. l. Weller, DR.. and Mrs Gregg
Custis. Miss Mary Custis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stearns, Miss Richardson. Mr. and Mrs
Wilson. DIR. and Mrs. Marvin Custis.
Miss Annie Shaw, Miss Carrie Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs S.Ioles. Mrs Bright. Mr.
and Mrs. Potter, Miss Potter, Mr.. and
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Capt. r. E. l.. Niche. U. S. A, and
Mrs. Msi:ie are at the Hotel Gordon
Sixteenth street northwest, near /
street.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Julian Davenport, of Norfolk, en- route
ITO baltimore. Philadelphia, and New
York by water. is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Frank p Hall, of 1000 Seventh street
southwest
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Col. Maxwell Frost. of New Mexico
is at the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Miss Beardsley and Mrs White, of
Albany, n. Y, have returned to the
Cairo.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Katz, of Paterson, ".
j.. are spending a few days with their
daughter, Mrs. Abe King.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Lieut. Gilbert c. Smith. Second United
States Cavalry. and Mrs, Smith are Wis
| ittng the latters parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r. Phillips. 612 Eighteenth street.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

having been detailed for duty at the
War College. Their younger daughter
Miss Frances. is also in Washington al
Mrs. Somers' boarding school.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Warden R. Bishop have
issued invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter. Nellie Geneva. to Ed
mund II. Jones. The ceremony will take
place Wednesday evening. October 25. at
the Ninth Street Christian Church
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Colonel and Mrs. Pond, who are stop
ping at the Cairo for the winter, are
entertaining a house party there from
Virginia.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Murrey have returned
to Washington. after having spent the
summer in New York State.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

General and Mrs. Davis. U. S. A, ar,
In Washington for the winter. and hav,
taken apartments at the Cairo.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Announcement has been made that
Miss Ada SOrg, daughter of the late
Congressman Paul ]. Sorg. of Middle
town, Ohio. will. on November l. be
married to Capt. James P. Drouillard
L S A
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

The thirty-third anniversary hop. har-
vest dance Of Deborah Lodge will take
place on Wednesday evening" October
25, at National Rifles Armory Hall As
usual on these occasions the proceeds
will be used in the charity fund. and the
officers and members of the lodge expect
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Gen. and Mrs. T. F. Forbes and
Miss Woodward are in Washington for
the winter. and are located at the
Connecticut.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Another wedding, to take place the
same evening and at the same church.
Is that OF Miss Florence Holbrook john
son. daughter of the late Joseph r.
Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. and Harvey
James Tompkins, formerly of New
York, but now OF this city.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

Mrs. Hull and Miss Hull, wife and
daughter of Representative John A.
Hull OF Iowa, are stopping at the Cairo,
while their residence, 1892 Sixteenth
street, is being made ready for the win
ter.
The Washington times., 1905-10-22

The song recital by Mrs. Richard w.
Burkhart at the Ninth Street Christian
Church Friday evening was attended by
a large and appreciative audience.