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The Washington times., 1906-07-12
COLUMBIA COMPANY
TO PLAY CONFUSION u
Will Revive Joseph Deuick's FarCical
Comedy Which Had Long
Run in London.

On next Monday evening Guy Stand
ing and the Columbia Theater Company
will enter upon the twelfth week Of
their very successful summer season at
the Columbia Theater with a revival Of
Joseph DerriCk's Well-knOWn farcical
comedy in three acts entitled "Confu-
sion" on the same evening the COM
pany will enter upon their next TO the
last week inasmuch as Il IS the present
intention of the management to conclude
the engagement on the last Saturday
I'm July I'm ordar that the various players
may have the entire months of August
and September for vacation and recrea-
tion after having rounded out their
third solid month in Washington. Der
rick wrote Confusion" for Pre- 1ucuon
al a matinee performance at the Vaude-
VILE Theater, London On May i, lSS3-
II became so successful that on the fol-
lowing 10th OF July 1t was included in
the evening bill and entered immediate
ly upon a run that has become notable.
Since then Il has been regarded both
here and in England as one Of the most
amusing farcical comedies Of permanent
stage value. ranking in this regard with
Jane" and Pink DominOs" Guy
CtdLQlu8 VIII b- seen III the part tL
Mortimer Mumbleford which was origi-
nally created by Charles Glenny. and
George CASTOR, whose Representations Of
delightful comedy old men characters
has made him one Of the favorites Of the
Columbia organization. will be seen in
the decidedly humorous role of Christie
pher Blizzard, IN which Henry r. Dixey,
j. ". Jennings, and Mckee Rankin and
many others have successfully starred
the country The plot Of Confusion"
hinges upon the mixing up Of a baby
with a bull pup and depends much for
its success on the quickness Of action
and deXteTIty of the actors. A moment s
lag would ruin nearly every scene in
the play and an awkward actor spoil
the whole act The care with which
the various roles have been assigned
and the general excellence Of the entire
organization at the Columbia gives
promise OF a pleasing and mastery pre-
sentatiOn Of the comedy next week. The
sale of seats began at the box office
this morning.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
WOMAN DROPPED HER FAN;
MADE GREAT LINER WAIT

NEW YORK. July 12-The French line
steamship La Lorraine was about TO sail
for Havre when at the foot Of the gang
plank, on the pier. a little fan fell out
Of diminutive hand satchel. carried by
a woman who said she was Miss Lucille
Farnois. The satchel belonged to made
moiselle's little sister. and nothing could
bulge Miss Farnois from the foot of the
gangplank. where she endeavored TO pick
the little fan from between two OF the
pier planks, notwithstanding that La
Lorraine was blowing her siren angrily
and 1000 passengers were waiting 10 de-
part for France. After half an hour the
fan was rescued.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
LUNA PARK FILLED
WITH LADY MACCABEES
National Hive, No. I, Mother Lodge of
District, Held Annual Outing at
Popular Resort.

The annual outing OF National Hive.
No. 1. Lady Maccabees OF the World
was held AT Luna Park yesterday. The
Lady Maecabees went 70 the park early
in the morning. The party filed the
grounds and picnic groves.
The outing was a general one, and in
cluded the membership OF Mount Yer
non. Columbia and District hives. The
committee IN charge was composed Of
Mrs Mary A. Van Ness, Mrs. Amelia
HeIlriegel Mrs. Carrie Wa.t. Mrs. LYDIA
=. Murphy. Mrs. Sue L Snyder. Mrs
Mary F. Holt Mrs. Theresa McCardie,
Mrs. Catherine Cartner. Mrs. Anna
Running. Mrs Agnes Dakin. Miss Edith
Van Ness. Mrs. Ellen O'DonneI. Mrs.
Grace Bernhardt, Mrs Mary Cosgrove.
Mrs. Rose Murphy, Mrs. Mary Gallo
way. Mrs. Sanle Y. Bradley and Mrs.
john. =. Myers.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Pleasant Weekend Trips
To Old Point and Norfolk

A fav0rite over-Sunday outing with
many WashIngtoniaHs IS the weekend
excursions OF the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company 10 Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. Reduced rate
tickets are on sale every Saturday, good
to return. leaving Norfolk. Sunday even
ing. This arrangement permits an all
day Sunday stay at Old Point. Vir-
ginia Beach. Ocean View, or Pine
Beach, with a two nights saIt-we ter
trim on the COmfOrta 1i3v equipped Nor
tOlk and Washington boats. An outing
combining more attractive features
would be difficult 10 imagine u IS ad-
Fisable 10 secure staterOoms in advance
as the demand is always great. and last
COmers are often disappointed. Steamers
Of this line sail daily at ESQ %. m for
NorfOlk. making connections there with
steamers for Boston and New York
Offices are located at Seventh street
wharf. and at 705 Fourteenth street.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
DISPLACED HEART
TO BRING DEATH
Young Soldier Had Organ Switched te
Right Side After Bicycle
Accident.

DETROIT. July 1Z-with his heart
displaced 20 the right side Of his chest
cavity as the result OF Il bicycle accf-
dent two years ago. Recruit Charles Y.
Roberts. IN the second company OF cav
airy instruction at the barracks. lies n
the post hospital with small hopes for
his recovery.
The remarkable discovery OF the heart
was made by Surgeon Major Henry
Raymond at the barracks Roberts was
received as a rcruit from Detroit, June
.. While testing him for physical weak
nesses by putting him through a skip
ping process at the hospital Roberts
dropped IN a faint. The surgeons were
unable 10 hear the heart beat on the
left side OF Roberts breast. and after
close examination located the faint
beat OF the organ on the upper right
hand side OF the chest cavity. Roberts
says he has been subject 10 dizziness
since a bicycle accident two years ago
and was unaware that his heart had
been switched 10 the other side Of his
body His lungs are also impaired
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Popular Concerts
At Chevy Chase Lake

It's advantageous location and diversity
OF amusements make Chevy Chase Lake
spot attractive both 20 the pleasure
seeker and those in search OF comfort.
Surrounded as IL is by miles Of breezy
country the temperature az the lake is
invariably most agreeable. and in addi-
tI0n there IS the long cool car ride over
the hills from the city. Fine music IS
the main attraction at this resort. the
Marine Band orchestra giving a splendid
concert every evening. rain or shine.
There is dancing in the big pavilion at
the conclusion OF the concert, continu-
Ing until II. Prominent among the other
diversions are bowling. shooting rowing
etc, while rustic theater is a center of
attraction for those who enjoy viewing
the motion pictures. Cars are run with
dispatch and regularity day and night.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Acrobats at Luna Park
Afternoon and Evening

The Fouv LOndons. an acrobatic quar-
tette. after the lines of the -Four Lux
ems. but with high bar casting act
much improved over all the work that
has been usually done IN that line. are
on the hippodrcme stage at Luna Park
and evening. and their work has made
a great hit with the audiences that pack
the Trail twice daily to watch their
feats Of strength and agility. They
viii he at the park all this week. per-
forming at and 9:l5 o'clock p. m, daily.
'The act of the Four LOndons is a
rare one. combining all the best known
high bar casting feats with a number
of ne1y inventions OF the original team.
with absolute abandon and apparent
1aclr of fear they throw each other from
hsr to bar. and some Of the twists and
turns. half g full. double and triple SOM
srssuIta they perform are marvellous.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
MUCH MARRIED MAN
CAUGHT ON HONEYMOON
One Wife Charges Desertion, Another
Charges Bigamy, and Third
Being Sought.

ALTOONA. July 12-Winiam Sause-
Iein. Of Lakemcnt Terrace. is the most
married man iu Blair county.
Last week he deserted his wife here
and eIoped with a young girl OF East
Altoona A warrant was sworn out for
his arrest and the police Of jersey City,
where he had been married. captured
him on his honeymoon.
He was brought back today and com
pIicaUed matters by declaring that he
had a wife living IN New Jersey
Wife No. . has caused his arrest for
deser:ion and wife No. will probably
bring charges for bigamv. Meantime
the police are trying 10 fiT.d wife No. l.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Whites Will Filed.

Tho viii OF Stanford White, which
was filed yesterday and leaves practi-
cally all his property 10 his wife. Bes-
sic White, shows that it was made
shortly after White was apprised that
Thaw had hired detectives on his trail.
The viii is dated April g. 1906. three
months before his death. and just snort
ly after Detective BeTghOOf informed
him that the detectives who were shad-
owing him were IN the employ Of Harry
Thaw. No idea OF the value OF his es-
tate Is ottainable from the document.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Iamestown'5 River Trips
Enlivened With Music

Safety is what every excursionist de-
sires. It is claimed for the jamestown,
the Norfolk and Washington's new boat,
that she IS the only non-sinkable and
hreproof craft on the river. Certain IT
is that only freproof materials were
used IN her construction, and the
steamer IS built on the water-tight bulk
head plan, adopted for safety on mostly
all the ocean liners. battleships, and
other modern vessels. The James
towns cabins are spacious and artis-
tic4Ilv appointed. The decks are tiled
with rubber other special features are
the large and airy dining-room, dancing
deck. and orchestra. The jamestown
makes evening trips forty miles daily
ard Sunday, leaving at p. m, return
ing al II. Sundays there are all-day
Trims from 9 a. n. to in the evening.
children are carried for half fare on all
trips.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
GRATITUDE.

The dark lantern flashed through the
fat Then came the CLEAN Of a revOl-
yer.
Hands up" hissed the mead OF the
family. You're a BURGLAR
Yves" gasped the intruder as he
faced the cold steel.
What have you stolenE
Your wife's pet dog.
HIM, Ere that's all. you may
snek ont ~uietIs.
And your mo -her-in-law parrot"
You don't say Well, here is some
loose change.
And your daughters phonograph." :"
Good! Here's some more loose
change"
Also your sons punching bag"
WHAT'S Great Scott. man: come out
to the ice chest and II open a cold
bottle There certainly will be some
peace in this sat from now on. Bal
timore Sun.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12

COUDERSPORT. Pa. July IA
quarrel that thirty-five years ago sep
aFated a man and his wife has Just
been romantieaIly and amicabIy ended
here IN the reuniting OF eighty-year-old
George Martin and his wife. the latter
a trained nurse, OF New York city,
where she has been employed for many
years The estrangement that resulted
in separation occurred when Mr.. ani
Mrs. Martin wera living IN PortviIls
Pa and the quarrel ensued over what
they now both declare 10 have been a
trivial thing But both were headstrong
and unforgiving. and Mrs. Martin went
away.
Mr. Martin was then quite wealthy.
For many years neither knew where
the other was. Years ago. through un-
fortunate speculation. Martin lost his
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Lived Apart IS Years
Pair Reunited at Last
Husband of Eighty to Die When Trained
Nurse-W'ffe Returns to Restore Health
and Happiness.

money and since which time he has
been making his home with BIr. and
Mrs. George Galushs. OF this place, his
board being paid by a sister, who re-
sides at Olean. n. Y
Meanwhile Mrs. Martin. in New York.
had learned TO be a nurse. having for
years enjoyed a clientele among many
OF the first families OF the metropolis
and having acquired sufficient money
10 make her comfortable for the balance
Of her days. But there was al first no
attempt at reconciliation
A month ago Mr.. Martin fell III, and
the attending physician expressed Il as
his opinion that IN his advanced age
Martin would hardly survive long. This
news was sent 10 the wife, and on
Wednesday she came here TO see him.
The meeting was an affecting one; but
the effect was most buOyant upon the
patient.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
MARINE BAND CONCERT
At BARRACKS TODAY

At the Marine Barracks this after
noon at o'clock the following pro-
gram will be given by the Marine
Band;
March. King Karl '.-............U Unrath
Overture, The Flying Dutchman"
Wagner
Music de ballet. "Astorga" Albert
solo for euphOnium, THE Pyramids
I0lkd W eluol
ole j. May.
Waltz, THE Volunteers" .Santelmann
Grand fantasie, "Haensel and GTeteT'
HumpeTdink
PackeltanZ No. 1........,....... MeyeTbeer
Descriptive galop, "a Trip on the
Limited" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Downey
''The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
KEPT WEDDING SECRET
UNTIL DOC" GRADUATED

MnLLVILLE. n. J., July s.-Millviue
society was stirred by the announce
ment Of the marriage OF Miss Lillian c.
Bispham. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. WI
liam Bipham. of III East Broad street,
to DR.. Leon Marshall, son OF Joseph
Marshall, OF North Third street The
ceremony was performed on July /. 1904,
in ''the Little Church Around the Cor
ser" in New York. The couple decided
20 keep their wedding a secret until the
bridegroom had been graduated il. medi-
cine.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
PITTSBURG GIRL ROBS
FAMILY AND FLEES
Parents Ask for Arrest of Seventeen
Year-Old TilIie Miller in Chicago
With Over 1880.

PTTTSBURG, Pa. July 12.-Superin-
tendent Of Police McQuaide has been
aslyed by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Miller,
of the south side. 10 have the Chicago
DoIice arresS their daughter, Tillie,
Seventeen years old. u is alleged she
fled to that city after having taken ali
her mothers money, 500, besides $50
loaned her by William Grosutus, a q
lithuanian tailor. of PittsbuTg; S2-5
borrowed from her mothers brother,
$50 borrowed from Joseph Balloon, and
leaving her father and mother in ar
rears for I'VE months rent
In is said she is living I'm the Jack
son Hotel. Jackson Boulevard and Hal
sted street, Chicago. where she is work
ing
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
MAN NEARLY DROWNED,
UNCONSCIOUS TEN HOURS

James Smith. colored, OF 726 Frank
fin street southwest, while on a pleas
ure iaunt to the colored resort at Not
ley Hall last night, tumbled overheard
INTO the Potomac river and narrowly
esoNped drowning. He was pulled out
with the aid Of ropes and boards which
u-ere thrown to him. When rescued
smith was almost unconscious and ex-
hausted. After being taken to the hos
pital his condition became serious, and
he was unconscious for ten hours. He
revived this morning and is out of
danger
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Marshall and Indian Head
Outings Are. Popular

Another sail 10 Marshall Hall and In
dian Head is scheduled for tomorrow
and Saturday evening. and they are
looked forward TO with great pleasure.
The decks Of the ever popular Macales-
ter are hlled on every trip with pretty
girls and young men. and those fond Of
dancing may stop at Marshall Hall.
while those who desire rest and com
fort may proceed 10 Indian Head in the
cool breeze of the Potomac. Indian
Head trips viii be run this week on
Friday and Saturday evenings. The
steamer Charles Manchester leaves at
$50 .. m. In addition daily trips are
made to Marshall Hall at 40 a m, 2:3O
and $50 p. m. Parties spending the day
at Marshall Hall may avail themselves
OF the Macalester's Indian Head trip
without extra cost.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
CROWD THOUGHT FLAG
WAS BEING lNSULTE0

NEW YORK, July 1Z-Laue's hotel IS
over his saloon at the northeast corner
Of Sixth avenue and Thirty ninth
street John Schultz, the clerk OF the
hotel. and his wife started 10 clean
the windows with some old red, white.
and blue CheesclOth that had been used
for decorations. Pretty soon croWd
collected and commenced throwing
things at the bewildered Germans-
Then a policeman came along ana *
pIaIned things satisfactorily.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
BOY ELEVEN YEARS OLD
BELIEVED TO BE SUICIDE

FOND DJ LAC. Wis. July I2.-Harry
Kintzler, eleven years old. shot himself
through the heart with & revolver.
WbUe the Jury brought in a verdict
~ accidental shooting, Dr. $. r. Gavin
who attended the boy, believes that hs
committed suicide, as he asked 20 De
allowed 10 die IN peace and reIussd
aid. The boy lived for an hour though
the bullet pierced his heart
The Washington times., 1906-07-12

iu the midst Of fits midsummer season.
and IS one Of the beautiful spots ou the
shores of the Potomac. A delightful day
can he spent at the View in the shade Of
the trees famed hy hreezCs from over
the river. The Queen Anne will leave
her wharf here tomorrow at 10 a. ~.
and 2-30 and Gas p. m Tho morning and
afternoon trips viii 20 To River View
only, but the evening trip viii, after
landing go down the river for a de-
lightful sail These Wednesday and
Friday trips 20 River View and Indian
Head Will be run throughout the season.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
LONG SEARCH ENDS
FOR ERDMANN'S BODY

The body OF Charles L. Erdmann, a
member Of the High School Cadet Band,
who was drowned while bathing at
Ocean CITY. n. J.. last Saturday, after
being IN the water four days, was re-
covered yesterday afternoon by a motor
man OF the Ocean City trolley line II
was discovered on the shore about a
mile from the place where the drown
ing occurred.
The remains will be brought 10 Wash
ingtou tomorrow by Undertaken r. NJ.
Perry, Of this city. who left last night
10 prepare the body for interment.
Mrs. Vina B Erdmann. the boys
mother, said this morning that no def
mite arrangements had been made for
the funeral but 10 Is probable that the
services viii be held from St AIoysius'
Church Saturday afternoon. InteFment
viii be il Mt. Ollvet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
District Attorney Hints
at Drastic Measures
as to a ThaW
Witness.

NEW YORK. July 12-ShOuId Mrs
Beatrice Schwartz. a friend OF Harry
Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit. who was sub
poenaad yesterday, after much maneu-
verinc, 10 appear today before the
grand jury. prove 10 be a willing wit
ness the States case against Harry
Thaw. charged with the killing OF Stan
ford White. will be practically complete
Mrs Schwartz made every effort TO
avoid the subpoenae servers. but failed.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan said
this morning that ne hoped that after a
short talk with Mrs. Schwartz she
would view the situation IN "A different
light. Mr.. Garvan believes that Mrs
Schwartz has been badly advised by her
lawyers. AIr Garvan intimated that the
house or detention was a cool place IN
summer for those who refused 10 give
information needed by the district at
t0rney I'm murder case.
Mrs. SChWaTtZ's s deposition will com
pIete the chain Of evidence To convict
Thaw of murder IN the first degree. the
district attorney hopes II was at her
home that Thaw is reported 10 have
drawn revolver and threatened the
life Of White
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
THREE BIG EXCURSIONS
MEET AT MARSHALL HALL

Three separate organizations are hay-
ing their annual excursion today at
Marshall Hall, and the grounds are lit
orally in the possession Of pleasure seek
ers This morning the Manchester car
ried down members OF Franklin Lodge
No. , Knights Of Pythias; the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John,
and the Laurel Pleasure Club. Each
organization. has planned out special
program and the day and evening
promise TO be merry.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
River View Attractive
To the Young Folk

The trips TO River View on Wednes-
days and Fridays are proving themselves
most ENJOYABLE. Wednesdays have al
WAYS been the young peoples day there.
and hundreds of persons go to the re-
sort. spend the day enjoying the many
attractions OF the resort, and in dancing
in the cool pavilion on the hill top over
looking the river. River View is nov
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Gets New Store.

Councilman Henry Baader has re-
Gently purchased and is fitting up the
building in Fairfax street just south Of
the Braddock House. Mr.. Baader has
long conducted business n King street.
and this new building viii add TO hts
business -scilllies.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
W. c. 7. U. Holds Meeting.

Allison Women's Christian Temper
ance Union will hold a meeting al the
Chudren's Home this afternoon. To
night the regular weekly prayer meet
ing viii be held at the home. The meet
ing viii be conducted by Mr. Grass
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Pardon for Edward Maple.

E,dwari Maple. now serving SEN
tence OF one year IN jail for robbing. 2
railroad car. has been granted a Coudl-
tiouaI pardon by Governor Swanson
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Caught Stealing Sacks.

IN the police court this morning, Jus
tice Moore presiding. Henry Anderson,
colorcd. was fined so for stealing sacks
from William II. May & Son. Ander-
son was arrested by Policeman Roberts.
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Brother of St. Andrew Meeting.

There VIII be a called meeting OF
Chapter I3l, Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew,
al Grace church tomorrow, July l3. at
q. m. business OF importance IS TO
be discussed
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
Schooner Shining Light Sold.

Capt J. T. Evans. OF Accomac. has
purchased from Theophilus Ballenger
the schooner Shining Light
The Washington times., 1906-07-12
SHORT WEIGHT ACT
VOID, SAYS JUDGE
Law Protecting Consumer
Is Found to Be
Faulty.
CANNOT HOLD VlOLATORS
Nice Legal Distinction Between Words
"Greater" and "Lesser" Perverts
Whole Sense of Statute.

Judge Mullowny IN the Police Court
today. declared the act of June 20 1905,
dealing with weights and measures IN
the District, defective. and unable TO
hold persons charged with giving short
weight or measure. The discovery that
the law was faulty and void was
brought out in the trial Of Horace L.
Cant, a produce merchant. at 933 Louis
lana avenue northwest. who was
charged b ythe Sealer of Weights ana
Measures with having sold a chicken
Weighing six pounds for an eight-pound
fowl
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Garvan May See StuTgis.

BILLY" Sturgts. who is now in Berlin.
Conn was present AZ the dinner.
Sturgis has written "A letter in which ne
states that he is a friend Of the Thaw
family and Is willing 20 do all he can
10 help Harry III his trouble. He did not
write that he is willing 20 tell all he
knows TO the district attorney. MT
GHrvan said he might take a trip 10
Hartford and have "a talk with Sturgis
at the Office Of his counsel. Sturgis, IN
an interview. says that while he has at
tended dinners at the home Of Mrs
Schwartz. that he fails 10 recall that
Harry Thaw ever threatened the life Of
Stanford White. II Sturgis should be
come a witness I'm the trial Of the youns
PitsburE man he could tell In detail the
relations Of Harry Thaw and Miss Nes-
hitt from the time Of their first meet
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Continued Case.

Yesterday Mr.. Cant asked that his
case he continued. Today Attorney
Darlington appeared for him and stated
that the defendant wished to plead not
guilty" Mr.. Darlington then took up
the law on the subject. and read the
section of the new act. treating OF
short weight and measure. The act Of
June % 1906, was passed TO take the
place OF the old law. which was pro-
nouneed bad.
The old law read ct shall be unlawful
for any dealer 10 offer for sale any
article Of food at a greater weight than
the true weight thereof"
In the new law the word lesser sup
planted greater" making the ordinance
read 1T shall be unlawful for any dealer
10 OFFER for sale any article of food at
a lesser weight than the true weight
thereof 90
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Dismissed Defendant.

L was pointed out 10 the court that
under the new law a dealer in chickens
would be guilty II he sold a l0-pOund
fowl for the price of a 5-p0und one.
Judge Mullowny agreed with counsel
for the defendant that the law was de
fective. and dismissed the case against
Cant.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh
argued that Cant could be held under
the law in operation prior 20 June 20
II was COntendcd by hlT. Darlington that
the passage Of the new law made the
old one void This point has not been
definitely settled. however. If the new
law does nullify the old one. then the
District Will have no way of pruseCut-
ing dealers who misrepresent the
weight or measure Of their wares.