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The Washington times., 1906-07-24
As to Stage Profanity.

We are heartily with George
Wright, of Halifax, y. S, in his
crusade against stage profanity.
We. too. have suffered. We can ap-
preciate this:
would like 20 see the minds Of the
playWrighters Veer TO q more elevated
class OF amusement ana I think those
who do so viii soon ind they will he
dOubly rewarded, as they viii gain the
patronage of the best people that thew
are losing, and VIII fird that they will
please the other class that they cater
10 fully as we'll. The ovation that often
comes from an audience on hearing pro-
family from the stage, cpd which is
prevail arises not so much from the
sense of being amused. but as a shock
al hearing such bad language. There
Is no reason for profanity of any kind
TO be used on the stage.
Every profane and vulgar word that
Is uttered on the stage. with a view 10
amuse can be substituted by some other
simple and amusing saying that will
suit the purpose and not be objection
able Profanity and vulgarity are not
amusing, even TO the lowest classes,
and when a play has 10 resort to this
TO assist IL along n Is time for It to
cease.
What is il that makes damn" on
the stage So irresistibly comic ?
Why do people roar when a John
Drew "cusses" behind the foothghts
in a manner that would insure his
being kicked out of any decent
drawing room at once? Well, for
that matter, why does the modest
maiden exhibit in a bathing costume
that which she wells with such care
in the ball room. and vice versa?
II is all due 10 the imp OF the
pererse. People go into ecstasies
over a snowstorm on the stage, -
said l. Zangwill, lecturing once upon
n time, 'only because it is out Of
place there" Perhaps that is what
makes oaths so delightful 10 shall
low-pated audiences.
We object 10 stage profanity be-
cause it is almost without excep-
tion stupid and unnecessary. We
do not believe it does any particu-
lar harm, for il disgusts rather
than entities. 4 dramatic critic of
our acquaintance says that of the
eighty-six plays he saw last season
fifty-one contained common "damns"
and four the worse variety. He has
long since ceased TO ind anything
attractive in such stuff on the stage
We believe that the ''perfesh" itself
would be better of if swear words
were cut out Of their parts.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
"WheeLS Within Wheels"
Closes Columbia Season
GLN Standing and His Excellent Supporting
Company End Remarkably Successful
Engagement

was lauFhable IN the extreme, and
made the strike Of the performance.
The opportunities in the part for humor
are great, and Of these the actor svailed
himself well
Miss Hammonds work as Mrs. Bull
mer. a woman clever. wayward. and yet
with a big. kindly heart, was especially
pleasing. She played opposite 20 John
Mason. who did work as the middle
aged, and yet ardent lover OF Mrs. Bull
mer. In the first and second acts these
two made a fine impression IN their dual
scenes.
Hall McAuister did some OF his best
work as the ddgety. selfish member Of
parliament. who considers nothing bu>
his career 10 the exclusion Of all else.
George CASTOR. although cast IN a very
small part. received an ovation that
lasted several minutes when he appeared
on the stage in the last act.
Malcolm Duncan, as Nartrey. the pas
sionate lover Of Lady Curtoys, did
strong work. giving a finished and
smooth performance. Miss Jeffreys
Lewis. g the talkative and tiresome
aunt. and Miss Hammack. as the Vacil-
laitnE Lady CuTtoys. were good.
Altogether this week S performance OF
wheels Within wheels at the Column
bia is an enjoyable treat in the theac-
rfcal line and a hitting ending 10 the
most remarkably successful stock sea
son Washington has ever seen.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
READY FOR FIGHT
ON SAGE'S WILL
Relatives Employ Counsel
Before Body Is Under
Ground.

NEW YORK, July PA bitter con-
test over the will of Russell Sage is
expected to develop when IL is offered
for probate in this county after the
funeral of the financier in Troy, y. Y.
Counsel is already being engaged by
relatives to smash the will should il
develop that Mr.. Sage has not remem-
bered them adequately.
Until the VIII is probated, however,
no move can be made. as the provisions
of the will are not known. Statements
purporting to be authoritative as to the
disposition Of the Sl00, ,00O,G00 fortune
are only surmises.
Several of Mr.. Sages' relatives were
not on good terms with him because
their ideas of life did not conform TO his.
Some of the relatives In Troy, n. Y,
the old home Of Mr.. Sage, have already
engaged Senator Edgar T. Brackett
to look after their interests. Senator
Bracket said he could say nothing un-
I'll the contents OF the viii are made
known.
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BY wav Of showing that the unlucky
numbers have no significance for him.
Cuv Standing made one OF the hits or
his thirteen-week season at the Colum-
bia Theater last night as jim Blag-
den. in r. G. Cartons clever comedy.
Wheels Within Wheels" this being the
thirteenth and the last play that MI
Standing and the Columbia Stock ,om-
pany will produce this summer. The at
tendance was good, and tive acting by
the whole company Of an excellent
order.
Wheels Within Wheels tells the
story Of a young and Attractive widow
who twice allows herself to be found IN
A compromising situation in order 10
shield her sister-in-law. She is impelled
10 do this by her love for her brother.
The play is made out Of the complica~
tions that arise from this course or
conduct on the part of Mrs Onslow
Bulmer.
AS Jim Blagden, Mr.. Standing had
10 play the part of the rather coarse
and loud Englishman. II is a part
rather unusual for Mr.. Stancing. bu'
he carried II off TO the limit Of its some
what large possibilities, His scene IN
the first act. where ne is the unwilling
guest Of Lord Chantrell John Mason)'
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
WOn1an'S Idea of Comfort
To Spend $4,000 a Year
Mrs. Fitzgerald, of California, Starts Spirited
Discussion in London Press on the
Cost of Housekeeping

LONDON, July 24-when Mrs. Nichols
Fitzgerald. OF California. made the
statement that # was absolutely neces-
sary for her TO have $4,000 a year in or
der TO maintain herself and three chill
dren in ordinary luxury and comfort
she started a discussion in the papers
that has had a royal run. The gecerai
opinion seems TO be that the sun de-
msnded is absurdly and unnecessarily
hiSh. but one woman correspondent evi-
IDENTIFY shares the opinion Of Mrc. Fitz-
gerald. This correspondent writes:
"Of course, as we all know, a house
can be nicely kept up on far less. but in
order 10 live In London pleasantly and
comfortably. and do as others do in a
certain section of society, $4,000 a year
Is not at all too much and leaves a far
less margin for extravaganza than would
appear at the first thought
The income of a woman moving in
society and entertaining moderately, but
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
GOODEL.L MYSTERY
MAY Be MARRIAGE
Evidence That Girl, Thought
to Have Been Murdered,
Eloped.

BELCHERTOWN. Mass. July 24-It
is now the belief Of nearly every one in
terested in the mysterious disappearance
of Miss Winzola ~ Goodeh that she has
eiOped. WAS married under an assumed
name, and that she will be heard from
Fs fore many days
one person who still maintains that
sht has been murdered and that her
body will be found in Upper Pond is her
father Wesley NJ. GoOdell Mr.. GoOdeu
is a spiritualist and places great conf
eence in me declarations of DR. Ezekiel
NJ Abtev a medium. who went into a
trance ana declared that the body of the
oirt will be found in the northern halt
OF I7pper Pond. and that when ii Is
found the mystery will be deeper than
Fvisen,e that Miss GoodeH may have
eIOped. comes from Holyoke. where
rIri answering her description called
uDOD a Mrs. Prentiss. Of 103 Pleasant
strest. on Suly 9. IN company with q
your z man. and asked 10 be directed
to a Congregational minister. Mrs.
Preu tisS sent them 10 the Rev @. W.
Win,h. who later married them. These
facts were brought out through the re-
ceipt IS Nj GOodell of a letter from
Mrs. PranIsSs.
Mn. Goodell says that the letter con
tained a good description OF Winnie
and also ~-irly described her costume
when she left home.
Even though he believes his daughter
20 b. lViag lifeless on the bottom OF the
pond Mr. Goodell declares that he will
be the haDpiest man IN the world If
she has clipped. and he viii welcome
her home With open arms.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
DROWNING GIRLS
SAVED BY WOMAN
Fully Attired, She SWimS
Ashore, Carrying Two
Children.

NEW YORK. July 24-Confronted by a
situation that would have bewildered
most women. the wife of County Judge
Crane. OF this city. rose TO heroic heights
in saving her -year-old daughter and
the latter's playmate from death by
drowning in Great South Bay.
the Cranes have a summer home at
Sayville, L. I. The daughter and hcr
little friend went bathing day after day
Both jumped of the end OF a pier yes
JeTday, from which they could see the
sand shimmering a the bottom of the
bay.
Waves sWished them out of reach lust
as Mrs. Crane arrived at the spot She
heard the cries of the children, and.
without divesting herself Of a single gar
meut, leaped in.
Despite tile great handicap of her at
/ tire, the mother swan with the two girls
20 the shore, and then fell exhausted.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
COLLAPSED BUILDING
CLAIMS ELEVEN DEAD

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM. Mass. July
2i-At o'clock this morning the body
Of q painter. named MCGUIRE. was taken
from the ruins OF the building which
collapsed on Concord street yesterday
afternoon. making the total number of
dead eleven.
At the Framinghem hospital tie con-
dition of the eight inju,a7 who tre there
is said to be satisfactosr. = number OF
citizens known to hrve been IN the
building at the time Of tho accident are
unaccounted for, but. as the residences
are unknown. they may have escaped
injury.
1t will be some time before the ruins
can be thoroughly exam'aed and ali
doubt as TO the number of casualties
set at rest. A score were more or less
Injured, but more than half were but
slightly hurt, the most seriously injured
being removed 10 the hospital
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
A General Cleaning Up.

The clean city crusade instituted
by Commissioner West and begun
today by the Healtn Department
ought to recommend itself to every
good citizen. 1t means, in effect,
simply carrying 10 the backdoor the
cleanliness which Washington has
long boasted out front. Not the
streets alone. but the alleys. back
yards, and cellars must be clear of
refuse if sanitary conditions here
are 20 be healthful.
In the accomplishment of that
result the cooperation of the citi-
zen is essential. The health Office
men may enter houses, it is true.
and report the failure of citizens
20 obey the law. But the process
Of compelling them 10 fulfill their
obligations 10 their neighbors is at
best slow and uncertain. The only
effective means of keeping the Capt.
tai clean. front and back, is TO per
suade the householder 10 do his part
of his own volition.
Ten thousand circulars have been
issued by the District government
inviting the attention of citizens 10
the need-the present urgent need
for a general cleaning up. The dan
ger from accumulated refuse. always
great enough. is never so menacing
as during the hot summer months.
But today there is still more rea-
son than that for especial watch
fulness of all sanitary conditions.
II is tbreefold: That typhoid con
tinues 10 spread in spite Of all the
precautions the health Office has
been able to take; that the number
of cases of consumption continues
10 be out OF all proportion 10 the
population of the city; that the
death rate among infants continues
10 give The Capital an unenviable
position among the cities.
In the light of those three facts.
surely no good citizen viii leave 'un-
done anything which will tend 10
promote the general health Of the
community in which he makes his
home.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24

mer. at her home on the Chevy Chase
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Weinberg left Wash
inston Saturday on a months visit to
New York and Coney Island.
Mrs. Taylor Bradshaw. OF New York,
who was formerly Miss Sallie Weir. OF
this city. IS spending two weeks with
her father. Alexander Weir, after which
she will go 10 Virginia for a visit with
M. Bradsnaw's parents.
The wedding anniversary or Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Behrend. who are spending
the summer al Ashdale, Falls Church,
Va. was celebrated Friday. In the
afternoon Mrs. Behrend gave a most
delightful whist party. The prize was
won by Mrs l. b. Nordiinger After
the game cooling refreshments were
served. Those present were Mrs.
Sigmund Kaufman, Mrs. Henry J.
Goodman, Mrs J. B. Nordltnger. Mrs.
Fellows. Mrs. B. NoTdlinger. Mrs hu-
dolph b. Behrend and Mrs. Meyer
NOrdlinger.
Miss Jeanette Cohen and Miss Lii
Ian Cohen, OF this city, who, are visit
ing their sister. Mrs. !. Fuld. or New
York city. will visit several Northern
resorts before returning home
Morris Hahn and his nephew Gil
bert Hahn. are spending the week al
Colonial Beach, Va.
A. NJ. Fishel has returned from ocean
Citv n J. where he visited his son,
Jerome FisheI, who Is camping with
the High School Cadets.
Miss Mildred Morris and Miss Della
Fishel have returned 10 the city aIteT
a most delightful stay OF two weeks at
St Georges Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Solomon. Of this city,
are al Atlantic City for a few weeks
and are registered al the Lorraine
Zion D. Burnstein and /. s CHASER
who took the sea trip 20 Boston, re-
turned 10 the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Schlossberg. Of
Slg Sixth street, have as their guest
their daughter. Mrs .. kTulewitch, and
sons. Of New York city.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
LATEST GOSSIP IN SOCIETY CIRCLES
Social Leader Bill Poster
To Aid Charity at Newport
Mrs Hamilton Fish Webster, in Summer Turnout
Armed With Paste and Brush, Covers
City With Ads.

Newport Is responsible for the latest
fad OF the fashionable devotees of char
ity and has turned out a genuine so
ciety bill poster. who goes about in her
fetching summer turnout posting bills
for the coming fete. which IS 10 benefit
the Army and Navy Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster is the
woman. and she is the envy OF every
professional bill poster who has seen
her neat and expeditions work. She
drives along in her carriage with post
ers and paste. and stops just long
enough 10 MI up all available space
with her announcements. She has liter
ally posted the whole OF NewpoT So
ciety women of that city genera lF are
giving ali OF their attention 10 t.ia Iel'.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mareau CAa-
tard who are at the Greenbrier, White
Sulphur Springs. ". Va. for the sum-
mer. were among the guests of N ss
Mcdowell OF Louisville. KY at
cnarmingly arranged card party last
week Mrs. John Rodgers, Mrs san
ford c. Kellogg and Mrs. L. ID. 81.
Sweat. whose winter home Is at the
era ton were among other prominent
guests who played.
NIias Eliza Simmons. daughter Of Sen
ator and Mrs. Furnifold Mel. Simmons
OF North Carolina, is being chaperoned
at the Mecklenburg. Chase city. Va, by
Mrs A ]. Cooke. who is spending the
summer there. A deli Sntful bowling
party was given IN her honor last week.
Miss Grace Haskett has gone 10 ROCK
Bridge Alum Springs. Va. for the sum
mcr.
Miss Florence Gusdorf. Of $50 Seventh
street, will be at home "Wednesday even
ing in honor OF her house guest, Miss
Dora Garner. of Newport News VINO Is
spending a month here
Miss Ida Dorothy Peake left the cry
Saturday 70 join her urcie's famlIy IN
the White mountains, where she hopes
for a speedy recovery from a recen'
operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Oldberg will be at home, inform
ally. Saturday evenings during the sum
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
FRENCH IMM0RTALG i0N0R
AMERICAN AUTHORS WORKS

PARIS. July 24-An unusua honor has
been conferred upon Morton Fullerton,
an American. by the French Academy.
the home of the Forty Immortals' Mr.
FullcrtCns work. "TeTre Francaise,
was crowned by the Academy, and
further awarded a handsome smoney
prize from the fund provided by the will
of Marcelin Guerin. This fund is placed
at the disposition of the academy for
awarding prizes to authors who enrich
French literature.
Mr.. Fullerton writes French as grace
fully as anv Frenchman of letters. and
his dramatic criticisms are always quoted
in the best French journals as models of
style. Despite many years OF residence
IN European capitals, Mr. Fullerton re-
Ioains 3 good American.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
EACH DID HIS PART TO HELP.

The late DR.. Bradley, of East Jaffrev
\. h, was once called to attend the
very sick wife of a very pious man in
a remote part of the town. Upon arriv-
ing he found the husband wringing his
hands, as he said: Doctor. I gTess YOU
are too late. All we can do is to pray
Say" said the doctor. have yuu any
onions in the house,
Yes" said the husband.
Well" said the doctor, first bring
me a pan OF onions; then you get to
praying. and 7 viii get TO work with
the onions. and guess betwiXt US Wen
pull her through"
And they did.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24

The charge danaires for italy, Sig
nor Montagna, has returned 10 Washing
ton for several days TO attend 10 matters
In connection with his diplomatic duties.
He Is making his summer headquarters
Al -by-the-Sea with other
n embers Of the embassy stan
Mr.. Montagna is a splendid horseman.
and. in his fauitless riding suit, he is
one OF the most familiar figures on the
popular bride paths about the city.
Speaker Cannon is expected to Join
Miss Cannon al the home of Mr. and
Mrs, J. L. Loose, at Manchester blythe
Sea, where she is spending the summer.
The Newport hunts will be conducted
this season by 2. F. Collier. master OF
the Monmouth county pack. the first
trail beginning August Is. Society peo-
pie are enthusiastic over the renewal OF
le sport and will have a run three
times a week until the end Of Sep,
tember
Mrs Pratt who left Washington last
week md spent a few days as the
guest % Mrs. Robert Johnston. in Free
mason street. Norfolk. has gone 10 Nova
Scotia - the summer, taking with her
Stewart Pratt and Miss Victoria Peed
and the Misses Emily and Louiie John
stOp. She VIII be absent from Wash
ingtOn during august.
Mrs Thomas Barraud has gone 70
Norfolk for a visit with Mrs Dawson
Mccormick.
A quiet wedding took place yesterday
at noon az Epiphany Church. when
Mrs Susan \. Cotterill became the wife
Of Edwin Van Dyke. The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. DR.. La Mothe.
and only a few relatives witnessed the
ceremony.
Mrs Cotterill wore a stylish travelling
suit. Shortly after the wedding Mr. and
Mrs. Van Dyke left Washington for a
short wedding trip. and upon their re-
turn will reside at 134s Fairmont street
northwest.
Miss Jeanette Arnold Brush. daugh-
ter Of John D. Brush. and Robert ".
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
SEEKS A LIVELY TINE,
GOES TO PHILADELPHIA

Eddie Snow. a fourteen-year-old lad
living at %37 Missouri avenue northwest.
has disappeared from his home
The lads stepfather. Michael NJ. Riley.
reported 70 the detective bureau last
night that his stepson was first missed
yesterday afternoon, and a lad compan-
ion said that the ooy declared that he
was gong 10 Philadelphia for a good
time.
At the time Of his departure the boy
wore a light blue cap and knee trous-
ers. Mr.. Riley told the police that his
steDsOn is small for his age. slightly
stopped. OF thin build. and has blue
eyes and a fair complexion
Chief Of Police John Taylor Of Phil
adelphia. has been requested by Major
Sylvester 10 e(est the runaway lad
when he arrives in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
ENGLISH PRINCE READY
FOR RICH YOUNG WIFE

LONDON, July 24.-Prince Francis OF
Teck, the Princess of Wales brother Is
in the marriage market. He has every
age-except money-that should
recommend him as eligible to an unmar-
rled lady. For American heiresses ne Is
a caance that should not be missed' his
cioseness to the throne beinG Z supreme
attraction.
The prince is a very agreeable young
man and MOI at all bad looking. He is
a good sportsman and plays polo with
great skill and dash The only thing
against him is that he is a little too
fead of the card table. But he loses like
?. gentleman.
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
BAND PROGRAM
At THE CAPITOL

The program for the concert by the
Marine Band at the Capitol tomorrow.
at 5:55 p. m. Is as follows:
March. Our Tavorite Regiment" - ErtI
Overture, "BOl emian Girl ......... BaIfe
Characteristic, "hTe Butterfly" Bendix
Euphonium Solo, The Pyramids"
Musician ole J. May
Grand Fantasia, III TrOyatoTe" ....V Verdi
Waltz, wv edding of the Winds 600. Hall
Hungarian Dances. Nos > and g.. Brahms
The Star-Spaugled Banner"
The Washington times., 1906-07-24
Signor Montagna Here From
MancheSter-by Sea
Charge d'Afares for Italy Returns to the
Capital For Few Days to Attend to
Diplomatic Duties

Williams. jr. were married Saturday.
July p, in the Epiphany Church. the
Rev. John La Mothe officiating. Miss
Gertrude Lawrence. cousin Of the bride.
served her as maid OF honor. and Elmer
Monroe was ribbon bearer.
The bridegroom Is the only son OF
Col. Robert ". Williams. Of Tallahassee.
Fla. but makes his home In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams viii be at home
The engagement IS announced OF Miss
Ethel Lurana Love. Of this city. 10
RAYMOND Lewis Edwards. OF Hender-
sonville. y. c. The wedding will take
place August 1. in St. Thomas Episcopal
Church. at II o'clock a. m. Miss Love
being a member Of the choir there.
After the wedding. Mr.. Edwards will
take his bride 10 North Carolina to
live.
Mrs (. S BealI. of L street. will
sail the latter part OF this week on
the Cedric to spend the remainder
OF the summer abroad with relatives.
Matthews, OF Mobile, Ala, are visiting
Mr. Matthews sister, Mrs. {. L Nun
nerlyn. 4ls Fourth street northeast
Mr. and Mrs. Henback have returned
from their honeymoon and Will be
Pleased 10 see their friends at so z
street southwest.
Among the Washington people who
are spending the summer AT Chautau
qua, y. Y, are Mrs. T. s. Taylor
Mrs F. H Thomas, and Mrs. 3. A
Allen. at . Palestine avenue; Mrs
laura N. Rankin. Westfeld Cottage
William c. Foote and Anna Belle
Traylor, Carey Cottage; T. W. Weaver
and Miss Rosa >. Weaver, Hote
AthenaeuH; Mrs Daniel Paul and Mrs
Charles II. Verrill. Unitarian head
quarters. Rev l. O Baker and Mrs
Baker. and Miss Ruth Olivia Baker
Foster avenue; Miss Clara X. Nourse
GiTaTd Cottage; Mrs Ralph Walsh and
Mrs. j Z. Walsh. GOlding Cottage
Mrs. =. ?. Forrest is spending the
rest OF the summer al the Sweet Chaly-
beate Springs. Virginia. where =,s-~e are
a number Of other prominent Washing
ton people for the season. among them
Senator and Mrs. John ". Daniel Of
Virginia, with their son an daughter
The Washington times., 1906-07-24

not on a grand scale, would probably
be divided Somewhat as follows
A year.
Rent Of moderate-si hog sc in
good situation in London. iuclud-
ing rates and aXes................. g G00
Housekeeping on an easy scale.
including entertainments. $500 a
il-oiiiA ..r------- -------.s-.. ..s-.------ o'yA
Dress OF lady. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 250l
Dress and schools for 3 children. 2,50C
Landaulettc for London use and
upkeep Of same. e...................... 200(
Motor car and upkeep OF same. 200
Servants wages in London house
for very good cook, Autler. EJOt-
man. two hOusemaidS Kitchen
maid. lady's maid, and CsIildrens S
maid ....-....-.... -..-...,..-.,.,. I.5os
Rent % small house in country for
week -eNds, including gardeners
and Cdretakers' wages. 800
Wine, including champagne for
dilner parties. es..........,............ 1.25
ttdl. y, L-t
This would leave a margin of only
s.. 80 a year for travelling. doctors,
chemist. arlusements. wedding presents
and all in -idental expenses, including
depreciation Of motors and repairs to
house.