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New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
A SPOOL RACK.

To make useful SPOOL rack saw round from
a small log about six inches in diameter and about
one-half inch thick. Sandpaper one side smooth;
then varnish it. Get trimming nails and drive
in all around. about half inch from the
ledge and and one-half inches apart. Make
q small round cushion, I'll with bran, and tack with
short brass headed taCks, glue in the centre.
This board IS convenient for holding spools and
needles. WALTER ARMSTRONG (aged III
No 81 Pearl street. Paterson. y. ].
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

Mrs RS Santa Claus has unusual gift for
her In his pack. 1t is enormous grass green
and yellow velvet frog. stuck full of pins, which
it Is Intended she shall pineushen aboard
lne steamer when she goes abroad next month. Al
fg ffhongh she viii have Jewels and costly trinkets
from kriss krtngle she viii probably take more
pleasure in her Johnny Crepaud pincushon, for
she delights IN odd and unusual things not neces-
sartly expensive. She has friend who shares her
Iondness for the bizarre, and while in Paris this
summer fell in love with Teddy Bear which be-
longed to Mrs. RS dog She begged for Bruin, and
thereafter he was her steady eompaniOn.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
LoNGFELLow CALENDAR.

To make this calendar I buy a hve-oent piece Of
thin gray cardbo ard. very small calender. pict-
ures q LongfeIlow md his home and pictures rep
resentirg TWO characters n his poems such as
Priscilla and FVangeline. Cut the card IN four
equal pieces on the first put MS picture and the
first three leaves OF the calendar, the second his
hons etc. Then string the four pieces on red
heey ribbon.
SOPHIE NJ. JOSEPH aged Is,
No - Summit avenue, Catskil, ". Y.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
Handfs0ork Corner.

OF The Tribune, for instance Mount the picture
the paper and paste the calendar below it,
Punch two small holes in the top and pass the
ribbon through them, tying II in a bow at the top
This present costs about 10 cents; cents for the
mounting paper, cents for the paste, cents Tor
the ribbon and cents for the calendar There will
be enough mounting paper and paste left for one
or two more calendars.
LILLIAN PANNIER (aged 49,
No. lis Hickory street Springfield, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
GUN METAL TIES.

Gun metal is used for slippers these days not the
aetual metal itself, but the soft gray kid rejecting
It's eoler that goes by its name and II is not an
hH unusual thing TO hear women ask in fashionable
shoe shops for pair of gun metal ties. The beau
tfel little nowered bFecade which is used for COW
eflng french picture frames jewel trays and catch
at BOXES mas also been called into requisiton FOR
madame 8 feet She has her bedroom slippers
ma blaos OIL TINS material provided of course, that
they would be dreadfully out of place In either a
Georgian or Colonial ehamber
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

winter make them look like Iunatics. They seem
20 nt down In front pretty Close but az the back
thsy ny away, and a couple Of feathers OF a birds
tan reatheTs or may be whole bird ies with them
Ihey really give perfectly vacant expression TO
the most intelligent looking woman. Some women
look positively II they had put their ears back
and were on the point OF biting
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
A DOLL TwINE HOLDER.

pretty irvine holder is made OF a bisque dolls
head and crepe paper or cloth. Take the wig OFF
dolls head ard put a ball OF twine IN il pulling
the end our OF its mouth. Then paste the wig on
again. IRE doll may be dressed in crepe paper as
q college graduate or with cape and bonnet
which Is easier Tie around the neck Of the doll
piece OF ribbon about one-half yard long TO hang
up by. When pulled the irvine comes out Of the
dolls u1olrh BESSIE WINKLER,
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
SOME GOOD ADVICE.

NV boy" said the old gentleman in & kindly
tone there's only one thing that stands between
YOU and success
"And what Is that?' asked the youth
"If you worked as hard at working" exclaimed
the ol6 gentleman 'as you do trying ind some
yvsv 10 avoid working you would easily acquire
10th fame and fortune "-Ghnmss
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
TRIANGLE.

1-sonetaiug associated with Christmas which Is
described in the following quotation from Matthew
Arnold
Warm with the winter sun Of FURNISHED green,
With scarlet berries Eemm'd."
"A state that touches one Of the great lakes.
"A cover.
An interjection meaning "Beholdr'
SIN holiday, in New Year. and in January.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
BoYLIKE.

d. small boy living IN the suburbs went the other
~. /" Fisit some cousins. His mother gave him
CO efo"t' and begged him II it rained 20 take
''y-tll ele rain. And Fred came home dripping.
ma Gldf' you take cabY' lis mother moaned
Lie s srssjI mummy Rode on the box FlHai' said
s--eA boy--Home NoteGs
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

All drawings must be in black ink. on white paper.
Contests close December %. Age Is considered in
awarding prizes Address your answers and letters TO
York.
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PICTURE CALENDAR.

simple and inexpensive calendar can be made
With one sheet OF mounting paper (red IS pretty,
a httie paste three-quarters Of a yard OF baby
ribbon. = small calendar and a picture taken from
The cover q some magazine Che Sunday Magazine
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

Tho Oldest banknote is IN the Asiatio Museum OF
St Petersburg. Il issued by the Chinese gov
ernment. and dates from the year 1899 b. c.
According 10 Chinese cuFoRiclers baRknOtes were
current in China -651 B. G.. under the name "hying
money They probably written as printing
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MANS VIEW OF THIS SEASONS HATS

How can nice women make such fools OF them
selves?" he was expOstulatng. they boarded the
South Ferry express. These hats they wear this
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~on1e tEIaYS of the HUorld.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-14
columbia-Marine Band Concert.

The Marine Band will give another
concert in the Columbia Theater this
evening at S:15, il being the sixth indoor
concert by this popular organization of
muscal artists during the present win
ter.
These concerts have become immensely
popular and II was found 10 be advis-
able to continue the series for at least
four more concerts. after finishing the
origina' series of four on December II.
a program has been announced by
Lieutenant Santelmann for this evening
which should undoubtedly satisfy any
and all musical tastes. The first number
viii be Mr.. Santelmann's own overture.
'-Lseba non," an instrumental work OF
classic grandeur and a composition that
has elected the most fiattering criticism
from many of Americas foremost musi-
cal critics Another splendid number TO
be played this evening is Griegs beauti-
full suite. peer Gynt," a symphonic
picture in four charming movements.
Another favorite number is Strauss
splendid concert waltz. In the Vienna
Woods
The operatic selection which Mr.
Santelmann has chosen for perform
ance this evening is one OF the finest
numbers I'm the bands entire repertoire,
being PuccinPs masterful operatic
creation. La BCneme." A sparkling
double number is also noted. consisting
Of Dyorak's eighth Slavonie dance, and
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Columbia-Sousa's Band.

The program arranged by MI. Sousa
Tor his concert at the Columbia Theater
sunday evening, January q. presents a
list OF selections that are not only OF
exceptional brilliance, but are certain
10 afford all classes of hearers several
hours OF genuine satisfaction and de-
light. In his particular field. that OF
conducting a military band, Sousa
stands absolutely alone. and his case
has no parallel In the orchestral field
no ona conductor monopolizes the field:
there are Nickish. Richter Weingaert-
ner, Gericke. Power, Soheel, and Her
be-. all eminent. ana between them
GiNidl0g the worlds plaudits. No one
pianist is supreme. for there are Pad
ereWsktr Bauer, Reisenauer, Zeisler. Car
reno and many others. In the vocal
field conditions are similar. many bril-
liant t,lents, and no single one over
all. But Just mention concert band"
in any part of the world, and instantly
comparison is made with just one or
ganization. The Sousa BAND" Either
# Is better" than the Sousa Band or
mot so good
The solists TO be heard in connection
with the band are Elizabeth Schiller,
soprano; jeanette Powers, violinist,
and Herpert L. Clarke, eornettist.
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Fitzhugh c. GOIdsborough.

Much interest is being manifested in
the coming debut of Fitzhugh c. Colds
borough, the distinguished violin artist
who plays at the concert room of the
Arlington Hotel, at AIS D. M, on Friday
January 49,
Mr.. Goldsborough's brilliant success
abroad in the principal art centers OF
Europe has not been lost upon his
numerous friends here.
Mr.. Goldsborough began his profess
sional studies with the Felix University
of Boston. under the general direction
OF Fran Kneisel. After two years in
Boston he left for Vienna. Entering the
conservatory there he grad:@eed after a
two-year course, playing the Tchaikou-
sky Concerto. with orchestral accom-
paniment. at the annual exercises. Az
ter having studied further with such
masters as Jakob Grun and Arnold
Rose, he entered on his career as a
soloist. receiving the highest praise
from the most prominent music critics
of Europe.
His program on Friday will I've as fol-
lows:
Suite, in G major, (Franz Ries), songs
(a) Vieux Chanson (BizeD: (b) Songs
My Mother Taught Mo (Dvorak); (c)
The Lass With the Delicate Arr
(Arue); Symphonic Espagnole'' (Eduard
Lalo; Aria from Romeo and Juliette. ."
(Gounod); "Sarasate," Nocturn No. . op.
q Chopin; Overture, Moment Music
all (Schubertl; Zephyr Jeno Hubag).
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.
BelascO-Thomas Q. SeabroOke i
"Mexicana."

'Mexicana," torridly tuneful and
tropically topical comic opera, said 70
be as, lively as the country from which
il is named is warm" will be the at
traction at the Belasco Theater, week
OF January - An uncOmmon1y strong
company of favorites, including Thomas
@. Seabrooke, Christie Macdonald,
Joseph Herbert Caro- Roma, Edward
MartindelI and Edmund Steniey. has it's
exploitation in hand. The story and ly-
rics are by Miss Clara Driscoll, a
famous young Texas author who
knows" Mexico, and Robert b. Smith,
who was co-author of ''Fantana" with
Sam S. Shubert. The music was writ
ten by Raymond Hubbell, composer of
The Runaways." AS its title implies,
the scenes of '-Afexicana" are laid In
the picturesque land beyond the Rio
Grande. Typically Spanish music
characterizes the score and genuine
American humoT pervades the book, the
comedy element in the story being
strong and bright. Mr.. Seabrooke and
Mr.. Herbert both are given ample op-
portunity for the fun they know so
well 20 make. Miss Macdonald has a
fascinating role. More than half hun
dred senoritas and Vaquaro girls are in
the company. making the ensembles
gorgeous, varicolored, f.nd imposing.
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COlumbia-Alfred Reisenauer.

Though Alfred Reisenauer. the famous
German pianist, whose forthcoming con-
cert VIII be one of the events of the
present season, was pupil of List, he
has not confined himself by any means
TO LisZt compositions. The breadth OF
his repertoire is one OF t:ie points that
marks him the master. With equal
ability he plays the compositions of
beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann; and,
indeed, IL Is hard to say in what style of
music he appears TO best advantage
though he unquestionably is the greatest
living exponent of LISTS art.
"LisztS nature was one of fire, youth
sadness, and everything else needed to
make remarkable personality" said
Reisenauer recently. while conyersing
about the famous master
Interest in Reisenauer's recital Is
strongly marked, and everything points
10 highly successful engagement
Reisenauer's only Washington recital
VIII be given on the afternoon of We'd
nesoay, January II. al the Columbia
Theater.
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National-Lawrence D'0rsay in "Ths
Embassy Ball"

Patrons OF the National TheateT are to
have the opportunity OF seeing one OF the
newest plays in the present dramatic
season, when Daniel Frohman win pre-
sent Lawrence D'Orsay in Augustus
Thomas latest comedy. The Embassy
Ball" which viii begin an engagement
Monday, January p. Mr.. D'Orsay Will
apDear In the play as the military at
tache of the British embassy. There Is
the character of a United States Sena-
tor and other chRracterizations repre-
sentative OF the political and the social
side OF Washington. II IS SAID 70 De
very unioue comedy. and the author has
created some splendid types. Prominent
IN the cast assisting Mr. D'OTsay are
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COlumbia-Chsuncey 0lcOtt in "Ed
mund Burke

Chauncey oicott. the romantic singing
comedian, ever prime favorite in this
city, Is sure of a hearty welcome and
rousing reception at the Columbia, week
beginning January % He VIII present
for the first time here his new and sue
cessful play. Edmund Burke" written
especially for him by Theodore Burt
Sayre. II is located in London, but is
replete with Irish wit and humor. The
time OF the play is the eighteenth cen
fury. and this period affords opportunity
for beautiful scenery and picturesque
costumes The story is written around
the romantic love story OF Edmund
Burke, his rise to fame and fortune, who
from a poor boy became the leader OF
the House OF Commons under the reign
OF the second George OF England. In the
title part Mr.. olcott is said to have made
the greatest success OF his career. A
new Olcott play means new Olcott songs,
and he has written and composed four.
giving them the following titles: You
Can Sail in My Boat" THE Little Bird
Story" Miss Mary" and your Heart
Alone Must Tell"
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Majestic-JOhn and Emma Ray.

Early in the spring, John and Emma
Ray, with their entire company. will
sail for Europe, and as this will be
their last American appearance fol. sey-
eral years, their Washington engage
ment, which opens at the Majestic The
alter with the matinee on Monday after
noon, January p, will be doubly inter-
esting- They have new musical come
dy this year which far exceeds any of
their previous attempts. They have
surrounded themselves with an excen-
tionally strong cast. and the chorus of
thirty young ladies' is said to be ex-
ceptiOnally good.
Academy-Young Buffalo, King of ths
Wild West.
At the Academy, week of January p
Charles T. Blaney's entirely new pro,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-14
IT'S A BLOOD RECORD.

In 1905 there were s.212 deaths By yio-
lence in the United States. compared
with s.4S2 in 1904. Jealousy provoked 5Is
murders.
There were s,SS2 suicides in 1905. an
increase of 542 over 1904 OF the self
destrOyers $40 were physicians.
There were 1873 ie~ol executions. nifty
one in the North. and eiEhty-two in the
south Mary Rogers. of Vermont. was
the only woman executed.
Lynchings numbered slxly-siE, the
smallest number since 1Ss5.-DetrOit
News.
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Aeademy-"Texas."

Tie attraction at the Academy this
week is Texas. a new play dealing
WITH life in the Southwest. from the
pen OF j Mauldin Feigl. The metropol-
itan papers were unanimous in declar-
Ing its merits.
The plot is the. recital OF the love of
Texas West, daughter of q breezy ranch
owner of Nalverde county. for Jack
Dallam, cowboy and Texas ranger. and
of the efforts made by an English lord
to win the girl for himself. In a de-
lghtful manner the play presents a
picture Of the brave. kind-hearted.
manly men Of the ranch as contrasted
with the product of an advanced civiIi-
cation.
II is not alone in the plot that the
strength of the play lies. but also in its
charming presentation. its splendid ex-
bibition OF ranch life, with its fun. its
sentiment, and even its element of
tragedy. Nothing is Overdone. accord
ing to press criticisms: nor is nothing
left undone or neglected in the small
est degree that could add atmosphere
ana correct local color to the play The
stage settings are very elaborate and
lhe properties particularly good The
cowboy costumes, with the juggling
spurs attached TO high heel boots, and
leather chaps the loose shirt and
brilliant keTchief. the cOwhide covered
furniture. the well sweep and unnum-
cradle accessories, are all authentic and
were secured at the scene of the play,
Buekhead ranch. in Valerde county.
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The Exterior Of the
King s Palace.
The Brilliant Star OF
Fate.
The Famous Goo
Goo" Girls
The Dance Of the
Witches.
SOhike's OriglnaI
BroileFs.
The Grand Electric
Finale.
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Belasco-Arrhur Rubinstein.

Arthur Rubinstein. the young Polish
pianist who has just made hts first
American appearance in New York. IS
announced for recital al the BeIasco
Theater, Thursday afternoon. January
is.
Young Rubiustein has demonstrated
that he is possessed of tremendous
technique. but his principal gift is one
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duction. Young Buffalo, King of the
Wild West Will be present I'd.
While the melodramatic features are
many. the comedy element is strong.
and many laughable situations are pre-
scented.
The scenic equipment is elaborate. and
accurate in detail. The company num-
bers thirty people: A band of real Sioux
Indians from the Pine Ridge feserva-
ton, are also in the company.
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present no more entertaining perform
sncei than is promised by the Star Show
Girls.' which Will make its inaugural
bow on the local stage at Herman ;
Lyceum Theater. commencing with the
Monday matinee.
The object IN framing the show given
by this company has been 10 present
meritorious acts only. with no super
fuous I'm ms to occupy the time. The
company includes: Ten Brooke. Lam
bert4 & Co. presenting professor
SclRnalz's Academy" the Toreador trio
in - Hop Fiend Bill" a dope classic;
Nolan and White. singers and parodists;
Carney and Wagner. dancers and sing
ers; DAILY and Vestal, acrohattc COM
edtans; Delta and Venton. refined sister
team. and a chorus of thirty in the
latest musical novelties
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-14

OK temperament 1t is said that Rubin
stein excels particularly in his inter
pretations of Chopin, but local music
lovers viii have the opportunity OF hear
ing him in a program which viii include
many other composers.
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Hungarian dance.

the sixth Hungarian dance, by
Brahms.
a conspicuous feature of tonight's
program viii be the world-renownei
sextet from Lucia" by Messrs.
Llewellyn, Smith, Stone, May, McIn-
tyre, and Breaton,
In addition to the foregoing numbers
the band will play Sousa's 'Semper
Fidelis," the official march of the
United states Marine Corps.
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THE WASHINGTON WINES, SUNDAY, JANUARY H. 1906
CLASSIC DRAMA RIVALS MUSICAL COMEDY IN WEEKS OFFERINGS

George Clarke, Forrest Robinson, Walter
Hitchcock Harold HeaEon. Charlotte
Walker. Marian Barney. Rose Hubbard
Ida Darling, and others