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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

BARNABEE-MACD BENEFIT
America has been considered far behind
England in its affection and care of favorite
players who have attained age and reputa-
ton, but who have missed prosperity. The
preparations now under way for the bene-
iii to ii. G. Barnabee and the widow of
w. Ii. Macdonald indicate a whole
some awakening of sentiment in this re-
spect. monster benefit is being arranged
to occur this month AT the Broadway Thea =
ter, and various cities have arranged to
send contributions. There is every indica-
ton that Washington. where the name Bos-
tohlans was one to cOnjure with, will do it's
share. y number of private subscriptions
have been forwarded, and the Arlington
Hotel ONCE is at present taking charge of
contributions to this eminent!y worthy
purpose. A concert in the Arlington ball
room next Sunday night, whose proceeds
Will go to this fund, is now under consd-
Grafton.
SOUSA'S SUPERSTITIONS. - The su-
persttion OF Sousa" would be an appro-
pirate title for the new comic opera which
John Philip Sousa and Harry b. Smith
have contracted to write for Klaw & Err
hanger The name of The Free Lance
was originally entitled "A King for Day.
After printing had been arranged for and
that title used on all the pictorial work
Sousa wrote TO Klaw * Erlanger that he
had a superstitious fear of the title. He
could not explain the feeling, but in an
earnest appeal confessed that every time
he thought of the name he saw spooks
Not the least of the troubles of authors
and composers is to find suitable and
catchy titles for their productions
Il once knew a young musician" says
Sousa, who went one day on an excur-
sion with party to view q new tubular
bridge that had been thrown over the
Susduehanna river. He was much i'm
pressed. When he returned he wrote q
schottische In honor OF the event.
Mr.. Sousa." he said to me, II hav,
written a fine schottische about this ant
want to ask you If you don't think thi.
is just the name for it."
What Is the name?" l asked
why / intend to call II The Tubular
Bridge Over the Susquehanna Schot
tische.
TWO MATINEE GIRLS.-"A few year:
ago., said John E Kelerd, II was playing
the leading role in Pinero's 'Profiigate'
aLthe Coates Opera House. st. Louis, dur
Ing which time there were no less thar
three companies lying off in the city. Il
being the week preceding Christmas anC
what is known among show folks, and es
pecially managers and producers. as thu
worst week in the year. During the mid
week matinee / noticed the applause wa!
more frequent and hearty than at or during
the preceding presentations of the play.
Il soon discovered by the appreciatlVt
nature Of the applause bestowed upon my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
"The Messiah"

With a chorus of two hundred voices and
a local octet of soloists, the Washington
Choral Society will render Handels orato-
rio 1.-The Messiah just before Christmas,
with Sydney Lloyd Wrightson as conduc-
tor TIE Choral Society is now practically
a new organization, and a departure is
being made in the matter of soloists. In
place of the usual quartet the directors
have engaged eight singers, believing that
better effects can be obtained by skillful
adjustment of voices to the demands of
special a1Ias.
In the choice of soloists an innovation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
MILE. Modiste. "

FRITZ Scheff will come to the National
Theater next week in Mile Modiste.'
which had its premiere in this city early
last season. The opera is by Henry Bios
som and Victor Herbert, and contains soma
of the best music that these two collabora-
tors have ever written. Since the first per-
Torrance of mile Modesto it has met
with unusual receptions in the principal
cities.
The annual visit of Miss Scheff to WASH
ington is an occasion of enthusiasm among
local play goers, for the little star is q
favorte here. The engagement OF M lie
Modesto here will be for seven perform
ances, with but one matinee, on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Marine Band Concert.

The Marine Band will give its second pop.
ular concert of this season at the New Nas
tional Theater next Sunday evening De-.
cember 0. Two new features will be ntros
duced-Mr. Arthur 8. Witcomb. cornet SOC
loist. late of the Coldstream Guards Band.
London, and the other a special arrange
ment of Mascagnfs orchestral creation, tho
prelude to iris which will be performed
for the first time in Washington. Other i'm
portant numbers on the program will be
Wagners Tannhauser'' overture. a grand
selection from Puccinis La Boheme,"
Lieut.. Santelmann' concert waltz. The
Debutante. and the ever-popular sextette
from Lucia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

of music. After his debut in New York
II was discovered that this man of seventy
one years was a most astonishing pianist.
and it is not going too far to say that In
the pianist, SO far as our public Is con-
cerned, the composer has been lost. AS
NJ. Sant-Saens appearances are limited
to twenty all told, he will not be heard
again with orchestra in this city.
DR.. Muck has yielded to a general request
from the subscribers to the Boston SYM
phony concerts. and has put on his pro-
gram Beethoven's symphony in c minor
The program will consist of Weber's over
ture, "Oberron;" Saint Saens' concerto for
pianoforte in minor No. 2, and Beet
hoven's symphony in c minor No. 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Brown of Harvard.

Brown Of Harvard" the college play
which comes to the Belasco Theater next
week, is divided into four acts. the first
and last of which are supposed to take
place In Tom Browns room in famous old
Holworthy Hall, Harvard yard. The Sec
ond act shows portion of the yard between
Holworthy and Stoughton. The third act
shows the Harvard boathouse on the
Charles river on the day of the boat race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

has been made in the employment only of
local talent. The sopranos will be Miss
FRANCESCA kasper and Nile. Harden.
Hickey; the contraltos Miss Clara Drew
and Mrs. John Roberts; the tenors. Mr.. b
Allen Terrell and Mr.. Harry B. Stevens;
the basses. Mr.. A. w. Porter and Mr. Will
liam Clabaugh. The organ accompaniment
will be played by Mr.. S. Frederick Smith
and the pianist will be Mr.. Arthur Mayo
With some uncertainty as to the actual
date. it is now expected that the concert
will be given Friday. December 81, the So
ciety having permanently abandoned Sun
day night performances. The festival for
the singing of The Messiah has come to
be regarded a regular part of the
Christmas solemnities, and will be held at
the First Congregational Church. the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to the Mission Society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Mayors Concert.

At the Majestic Theater tonight will be
given another Sunday night concert under
the direction of Mr.. A. c. Mayer. 1t Will
consist of motion pictures, well-known
singers and refined vaudeville acts. The
views secured for the motion pictures to-
night a varied assortment of travel
views, laughable comedy scenes and French
novelty films. Mr. Leonard T. Chick. a
noted baritone, will render the latest Illus
trated songs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Rosenthal's Recital.

Moriz Rosenthal, the Austrian pianist.
who was to have made his first appearance
in Washington November o after an alb
sence of eight years. will give his first re-
cital next Friday afternoon. December Z, at
$3.50 o'clock at the National Theater. MIR.
Rosenthal's appearance last month was
prevented by an injured finger. All per-
sens holding tickets for the November re-
cita1 may lsevthe same tickets without ex-
change for the recital on December Z. The
program will be: Sonata, OPP. .109 -tBeetho-
ven). yivace. ma non troppo, pref lissimo,
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"Love's Young Dream"

Next week at Chases the bill to be pre-
scented will include the Emil Hoch and
Company in Loves Young Dream" Mile.
Ora Cecil, with her troupe of performing
leopards, panthers and cougars: Grant and
Hoag in "A Little of Everything" John
Birch, the hat comedian; Radford and VIM
chester, burlesque jugglers; Belong Broth
ers, Leonard Kane and comic motion pic
lures,
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Shepard's Moving Pictures.

At the Academy conight Archie l.. Shep-
ard will present Mr.. Chester Spencer, sing
ing the latest popular ballads, which are IL
Illustrated with artistically colored stereopti-
con pictures. This will be in addition to tho
full program of moving pictures, which
Smiths Bad Luck" ''Out in the Street."
"Serenaders," THE Pioneers and many
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
midsummer Nights Dream. "

Annie Russell. who is now appearing as
Puck in a new version of "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" is to be seen here on the
week of December IL at the New Ma
tional.
AS vehicle for their star Managers
Wagenhals G. Kemper have used Des
Neues Theater, Berlin, version of "A Mid
summer Nights Dream" totally different
version than has ever before been seen in
this country. 1t is scenic and spectacular
production and abounds in the fairyland
atmOSphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
New Lyceum Theater.

"A Night in Atlantic City, is the title of
the opening musical skit of Reilly &
Woods Big Show, which comes to the New
Lyceum Theater for a weeks engagement
starting tomorrow matinee. 1t IS described
as a connection of mirth. music and song.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
PHILADELPHIA Orchestra.

Washington will again have oppor-
tunity of hearing the Philadelphia Orches-
ira under the direction of Fritz Scheel, on
Tuesday afternoon, December II, at the
Beasco. Alexander Petschnkoff, a Rus
sian violinist, will be the assisting artist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
"Sapho."

"Sapho." one of the most-widely adver-
tised plays of modern times, will be pre-
scented at the Majestic week of December
10 with Kathryn Purnell I'm the title role.
The production will be given with special
scenery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

andanta motto cantabile, ed expressivea
sonata, op. 5S Chopin. allegro maestoso
scherzo, largo, finale: Nocturne. minor
lChopin); Deux Nouvelles Etudes CChopin),
palse-arranged as study in thirds by
Moriz Rosenthal-tChopin); Moment Musi-
Gale tSchuberU: Romance (RosenthaD:
Papillons (RosenthaD; Don Juan Fantasia
UiSZt)
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"The Education of Mr.. Pipp."

Digby Bell in THE Education OF Mr.. Pipp"
plays a return engagement at the Co.amba
Theaters next week. The play is on its third
season. Augustus Thomas Is credited
with evolving a delightful comedy from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02
Majestic Theater.

Mabel Sinclair. The motion pictures will
show 1.-The Dog Smugglers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

vantage thereby, war is declared. A com
plete orchestra is carried by the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

The olo will be presented by some we'll
known speciality people, and is declared to
be one OF the strongest ever collected for 4
show of this kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
SAY FRISCO QUAKE
WILL Be REPEATED
Expected by Scientists Gen
orally, Declares Yale Col
lege GeologiSt.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. July lO-Prof.
Herbert +. Gregory. Yale's geoIogist.
who was in California at the time OF
the disaster and went 10 San Fran
cisco. where he made an investigation
Of #. has just returned TO this city. He
says.
Il regard it as certain that other Sc
we're earthquakes. similar 10 the one
that devastated the city. viii occur and
cause widespread disaster. The opinion
Of scientists IS universal on this point. %
Prof. Gregory has Just received
the preliminary report OF the special
scientific commission appointed by Gov
ernor Pardee, OF California, 10 investi-
gate the earthquake.
Its statement declares that the times
cf an earthquake cannot be predicted,
that any predictions made were uuwar-
rauted, that severe earthquake shocks
are generally followed by minor dis
turbauces extending over weeks, and
that the photographic conditions Of the
bay region are such as 10 preclude any
serious damage from sea waves or tidal
waves, due 10 earthquake disturbances.
The report continues "One OF the les
sons Of the earthquake which seems De
culiarly impressive is the necessity or
studying carefully the site fOr proposed
public buildings where large mum bers Of
people are likely 20 be COnEregated In
SO Tar as possible such sites should be
selected on slopes upon which sound
rock foundations can be reached"
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
VESTS OIL FIELDS
TO Be SCRUT!NIZED
Interstate Commission to
Visit Pacific Coast in
September.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
will visit the Pacific Coast some time IN
September. Their visit will have a bear
ing on the Gnlespie-Tillman resolution
directing an inquiry into the relations
of railroads 10 coal and oil properties.
Chairman Knapp seems 10 be of the
opinion that the oil investigation will
not be complete without an inquiry into
the California oil fields His colleagues
will not do much more work this sum
mer. so that the matter will 90 over
TO September More definite plans will
be formulated at Thursdays meeting Of
the commission. At II O'Clock that morn
ing. more testimony in the oil cases
will be taken. which will probably close
the investigation for the summer.
Thus far. Chairman Knapp says. the
Investigations by the Interstate Com
merCe Commission and the Bureau Of
Corporations of the Department of Com
merCe and Labor. on the same subject.
have not conhicted in the slightest de-
gree. He believes that the conferences
already held on the subject will prevent
any clash Of authority and be pTOduC-
tive of important results.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
LEGS
Are Really Unfit for Hot Climate.

won't quit the coffee habit when heart and
stability of character than of butter legs in
remark
poke "crk" who "Ju can't
the habit becomes truly as the whisky habit but
s made
Postum has color of drip coffee and certain flavor
the like the mild high grades of Java
rebuild the
centers'4 These
the ande filled
the Coffee
osons o
broken down. of disease will set The trouble
lack
life attack the weakest part first
The remedy in ime), therefore
daily destruction Then food rebuilding
That dependable road to WelvIe
There's
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
TEAM RUN DOWN
BY FLYING AUTO
Man and Woman Thrown
in Ditch by Col
liSiOn.

Louis Nalley. Of 1893 Eleventh street
southeast. reported to the police last
night that while he was driving along
Canal Road. about S:45 o'clock. he was
-un down by large touring car. the
auto striking the team from the rear.
smashing the vehicle and throwing both
Mr.. Nalley and his lady companion into
a ditch The horse he was driving be-
same frightened and attempted TO run
away. and during the excitement was
BADLY cut about the legs No one was
injured The occupants of the automo-
bile. Needless of their victims. hurried
tway from the scene at fast pace, and
Lelr names could not be ascertained.
The police are investigating the matter.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
.ROCEEFELLER'S FACE
NEEDED A WASHING
Oil Portrait in Chicago University
Banished Until it Was
Cleaned Up.

CHICAGO. July D-John D. Rocke-
feller's portrait IN oil has been banished
from the University OF Chicago because
It's face Is dirty. The offending picture,
which is life size, and which was pre-
sented to the midway school by the oil
king fifteen years ago. recently has be
come so begrimed that the officials
ordered its removal until 1t could be
thoroughly secured. The picture was
the chief ornament Of Hutchinson Com
mons, and was so placed that all stu,
dents might look upon il during meals,
Its absence at dinner caused consider
able perturbation among the students,
but the authorities quieted all rumors
by declaring that the portrait would
again he enshrined IN the hall.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
SUICIDE AND DEATH
IN THE PHILIPPINES
American Policeman Shoots Himself
Lieutenant Rucker's Wife Victim
Of Malaria.

Word has been received here OF the
suicide by shooting OF Michael J. Cur
ran, member OF the Manila police
force He was formerly quartermaster
sergeant of the Sixth Cavalry. His
home was I'm Cripple Creek. Col.
where his aged mother resides.
A report has also been received Of the
death OF Mrs. J.. s. j.. Rucker. wife of
lrst Lieutenant Rucker. OF the Sixteenth
Infantry at Fort Mckinley, Manila. OF
malaria. She had been in the islands
only nvc weeks The remains were
shipped TO her former home al Atlanta
Ca Her father is Judge Newman, OF
that city
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
DR.. PlTZER IN RUNAWAY
BUT ESCAPES UNHURT

Or Frank Pijzer. 50l East Capitol
street. figured in an exciting runaway
accident In Rock Creek Park yesterday
afternoon and narrowly escaped serious
injury Or. PitZer was driving a spir-
tied animal through beech driveway, in
the park. when the horse suddenly be-
came frightened and dashed of at a
furious pace CumhliuE over an embank-
meut. totally demolishing the vehicle
and throwing its occupant into the road
way. The busy was practically
wrecked but Dr. Pitzer crawled out Of
the debris with only d few scratches.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
IT'S GRANDFATHER RYAN
FOR THE THIRD TIME

NEW YORK. July l0-Thomas L.
Ryan, traction magnatc. banker and
political manipulation. IS again "a grand
father. The finanCier is abroad, but
when a third son was born 10 his son.
William X. Ryan. a Z the homestead at
Otkridge, Va. the cables got busy. and
the news was sent TO grandpa. MT.
Ryan recently lamented that none of his
eleven grandchildren had been born at
the old homestead. and his son there
upon moved with his family 10 Oak
Ridge.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
POLICE RESERVES CALLED
WHEN OIL LAMP BLEW UP

The explosion of coal oil lamp which
was overturned at the home of Albert
Williams. 2l9 q street southwest, called
ont n section OF the fire department, the
police reserves of the Fourth precinct.
and attracted a big crowd. last niEht.
about o'clock The blaze did little
damage and was eXtlnguished before
the firemen arrived.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
Small Boys Mail order
Brings Traction Engine
Lad Reads Catalogue and Decides That q
$1,000 Machine Would Be About Right,
and 1t Arrives 0. K.

CHICAGO. Ill, July 1o.-New possi-
bilities in the mail order business were
disclosed at Hobart, Ind, yesterday
Several weeks ago Alfred Larson
feed dealer living there. received a eata-
logue from an Eastern machinery mousse
His grandson Harry, a ten-year-old Doy'
with a boy friend named William
Frame, consulted the catalogue
A traction machine propelled by a
5-horsepower gasolene engine at
tracted their attention, and they con-
cluded II was just what they wanted.
They filled IN the printed blank sent
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
AN OLD EXPRESSION.

Fired out" commonly supposed Ia
be an "Anaericanisn," has been traced
home TO Shakespeare. In one of his
sonnets he says;
Yet this shall ne'er know, but live in
doubt,
TIL my bad angel fire my good one out.
Say" as an exclamation TO attract
attention to the beginning of a remark,
is common enough and not very elegant.
At least so thought a school teacher.
who resolved to break his pupils of the
habit Of using II. A bright one quoted.
however. this from The Star-Spangled
Banner"
oh. say! can you see?
II the American people sing say
In the National hymn, say why not
say Say ?"-New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10

with the catalogue and directed the
company TO ship the 81 900 machine.
Mr.. Larson was dumfounded when
ms grandson advised him that the ma
chinery had arrived and wanted 10 take
his team and haul Il from the depot
Ills CONSERVATION was not iessened
when the First National Bank advised
MIN an hour later that a sight draft for
5000 was waiting 10 be hOnOred The
traction engine was returned
When thrashed by his grandfather
young Larson said: We'll YOU won I
have 10 pay anything. The catalogue
says the company WIFI pay the freight
both ways II II doesn't suit, and ] guess
It's TOO big for Willie and me 20 use"
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
BOY SERIOUSLY HURT
UNDER WAGON WHEELS

While al play yesterday evening little
Charles Sussan was knocked down and
carried beneath the wheels of a large
storage wagon on Florida avenue. near
Fifth street northwest. sustaining sew
eral severe cuts about the head and a
badly Wrenched shoulder. The boy was
taken 10 his home, at 1876 Sixth street
northwest. where he was attended by
Dr. William Bel. lie Is out OF danger.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
CzAR'S ARMORED AUTO
FORTRESS ON WHEELS

BUDAPEST. Hungary, July l0.-The
luxurious. armored automobile omnibus
bIiit for the Gar here has successfully
passed all the tests imposed by the
Russian minister OF communication The
omnibus contains small dining sitting.
and toilet rooms The sides are made or
thick steel and the speed Is sixty miles
an hour The machine cost S22e1.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Bennie NJ jenkins. Colonial Beach.
Va. and Ollie II. Hanssenpluck. Stras-
burg Va.
Arthur James and Blanche Kelley.
James Howard King and Nettie Irene
Harry,
Edward II. lfilstead. Forest Glen. Nd.
and Pearl +. Crawford. Burnt Mills. Nd
John +. Lee and Mary A Parker.
Harry J. Scharr and NJ Gladys Onutt
William .. Lawrence and Laura Rus
sell
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
Love at First Sight.

Cupid. who can laugh al time IS wei
as locksmiths. did not pursue the same
course with young Lyle and his sweet
heart In the spring Of 1903 Mr.. Lyle
first saw Miss Alexander, and was al
Cuce struck with her surprising beauty.
Sba was attending a convent school IN
Germantown. and the young people met
through mutual friends II was a case
OF love az first sight
Mr. and Mrs. Bacon are az present
,.ruisine. in Mr. Bacon 8 yacht AlsaCIene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall are spending a
few DAYS at Atlantic City and viii Join
tha BaCons in August for a long yacht
ing trip.
Yachting party later, and viii spend part
OF the summer at the seaside
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
TRIPLE ROMANCE
IN FAMILY GROUP
Third Victory of Cupid Was
Love at First
Sight.

PHILADELPHIA, July 10.-Following
closely upon the marriage OF Miss Susan
Randall. daughter OF the late Samuel
J. Randall. 10 former Congressman Henry
Bacon, Of Goshen, \. Y. and the we'd
ding Of her brother, Samuel J. Randall,
jr.. and Miss Willette Alexander. of New
York, comes the announcement that the
beautiful seventeen-year-old sister OF
young Mrs Randall. Miss Frances
Louise Alexander. and c. Coils Lyle,
twenty-six years old. of this city, were
quietly married in New York between
the times Of the TWO other happy events
No secret Of the fact is made by the
young couple that their marriage was
an elopement. and that they simply could
not wait until their respective parents
considered that they had arrived az a
suitable age 10 marry
The wedding, which took place IN New
York on June 70. forms a fitting climax
10 a trio Of marriages teeming with
romance.
The Washington times., 1906-07-10
A SAD PARTING.

Heavens shrieked the heroine. 4
am undone 80
Uncle Si-Lend me the opry glasses.
Mandy"
Msndy-''No. ST. I went If the poor
gals undone, you must wait till she gets
fastened Up again"