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The Washington times., 1906-11-22
Columbia-"The Old Homestead"

kOAunUia- ~ nc OAA AS-ANSSSH--
Despite the hundreds of plays that
have seen the footIights since It's first
performance. and the numberless imi-
tators II has had, THE old Homestead, %
which IS the attraction AT the Columbia
next week, holds its place secure IN
the gallery OF public favor. The reason
for this IS not far 70 seek II IS that
The Old Homestead takes its audi
ences back 10 the days OF their youth,
OF hitching on behind Uncle Josh's hay
riggin' " or racing Wildly over the
meadows for butterflies They are
children again. They remember Aunt
Matilda, Cy Prime Seth Perkins as well
as they do our own names, and they
are glad 70 see them again. In present
ing the play here this season. Mr.
Franklin Thompson, the manager, prom
ises the same attention 70 scenic de-
tail as heretofore. The company pre-
senting the play has been selected with
the greatest care, having IN mind the
New England characters the performers
are called upon 70 portray or course,
the company includes the celebrated
"Old Homestead double quartet or
farm hands, an5 they VIII be heard in
a number Of NV selections. as well as
in some OF the old ones Maunees viii
be given on Thanksgiving Day and Or
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
AWARDED CONTRACT
FOR EXPO. BUILDINGS

The firm OF George Moore & Son. OF
Nashville, Tenn, was the successful
bidder for the construction Of the Gov
position.
There were four bids submitted to the
Supervising Architect of the Treasury,
as follows:
Strehlow, Monk & Hanley, of Norfolk.
Va, SCI, coo. For Iife-saving station.
81, 300 additional.
E, Hart, of Norfolk. for Hfe-saving
station only $l4997.
H B. Waid & Co, Of Norfolk. for life
saving station only, $10s2&
George Moore & Son, of Nashville.
Tenn. s215. $50. For Mfe-saving stsxiSzss
'S16, 200 additional.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
Majestic-Eugenie Blair in "The WO-
man in the Case"

Next week Managers Wagenha1s and
Kemper will present Eugene Blair in
The Woman in the Case" at the
Majestic Theater. Few plays presented
in New York during the past five years
have earned such enthusiastic comment
Clyde Fitch's plays, rejecting everyday
modern life in its most familiar aspect
appeal with equal force to the gallery
and the orchestra. Its record Of six en-
Eagements In New York is an evidence
OF the hold It has upon the popular
taste A strong cast and an elaborate
production are promised.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
NatiOnal-Mary Hannering in "GlOriOus

National-Mary Hannering in "Glorious
Betsy"
Il IS said that in GLORIOUS Betsy"
which she brings 70 the National next
week, Miss Mary Mannersng has the best
play IN years. and the best role that has
fallen to her lot since her elevation 10
stardom. The play, which tells the
story of the love OF Elizabeth Patter-
son and Jerome Bonaparte. is described
as a pleasant blend OF merriment and
sentiment Miss Mannering's company
includes such Well-knOwn names as
Adora Andrews. Maud HOsford. Alice
B1ItIer. Gertrude Clemens, Robert War
wick. Douglas Wood. Herbert Carr,
Wallace shaw. William BOneln. Theodore
Mclean, Edmund Earle and others OF
equal prominence. During the engage
lnent al the National there will be
rnatinees Wednesday and Saturday. and
q special holiday matinee Thursday.
Thanksgiving Day.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
A NEAR-FABLE.

There was once man who worked
hard all day and needed rest and genial
companiOnship when evening came. but
instead he got the marble heart at his
home from his wife, garnished with hot
words and an unsmiung face, until
finally he got so he did not go home at
ElL
Moral-There's no place like home
which explains why so many men stay
away from IL
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
Belasco-Camilie d'Arville in "The Belle
Of London Town"

The Belle Of London Town" Sc
Iected as the vehicle for Miss Camille
d'ArvlIle's return TO the stage. will be
the attraction at the Belasco next week.
Il is said TO be one OF the most pre-
tentious and artistic productions ever
made by the Shuberts. The Belle
was a prominent social factor in the
dandifed days when George " was
Prince OF Wales. and Regent Of Eng
land. The atmosphere Of that foppish
Deriod has been carefully preserved, and
The court costumes and uniforms are
historically correct. having been de-
signed from specimens IN the British
Museum In the supporting cast are
Kari Sta-hl, Frank Harrington, Orville
Harold, Hal Pearson, Arthur d. Wood,
William Rothbecker, Herman Steinman,
Fdmund Stanley, Joseph FrohOff, Ruth
PEBBLES, Belle Thorne, Hilda Holhns,
IIortense Afazurette and Kathleen Cliff
ford.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
Academy-"The Four Corners of the
Earth"
Earth"

The Academy announces for next
week Klint and Gazzolo's new spectacu-
lar meIodrama, ''The Four Corners OF
the Earth" which is described as a tale
of cunning, intrigue, and Western sim
plicity. a play of tears and laughter
story of vivid imagination, yet true to
life. An excellent acting company,
especially engaged with view to their
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
columbia-washington College Of Mu-
sic Concert.

The fifth OF the Washington College
OF Music concert series will take place
al the Columbia Theater tomorrow az
teruoon al 4:30 O'Clock, when the artist
Of the day VIII be Mr. William Morse
Rummel, who has recently come from
BTuSSclS aIleT Sr-s.[ ssaS TOT many rear .
with the leading teachers abroad. among
them Hartman and Hsaye. Mr.. Rummel
IS an exceptional artist. His virtuOsiLy
IS q compound OF masculine yirIlity hal
lowed with the sOundesL mustctanship.
playing with an infinite intensity and
having perfect masterful control OF his
strings. His program IS as follows;
Sonata for piano and violin, minor
(E. Grieg), Mr.. Fabian and Dir. Rum
mel; concerto. Z fat major (MoZarDs
Berceuse (Faure), GanZOnetta dam
brosio), Humoreske CDVOrak). Polonaise
(TVienianskD- s. n. Fabian at the
piano.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
And Thanksgiving Day
Only Seven Days Away
OUR
UTERAgI ~ pERARTf1EnT
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Our literary department IS designed
to be boon 10 the great horde OF strug-
Cling young authors who devote a few
moments Of their spare time once in a
while in the hope of becoming famous
and amassing a couple million dollars.
We have been flooded with specimen
poems. essays. stories. and other things,
largely other things, from authors ana
authorinas who desire our expert advice,
and have decided 10 give this sort OF
advice gratis. Send IN your literary ef-
forts.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

senator Platts declaration that he
Will not resign until Governor Higgins
is out or Office Is less important than
II accompanied by some assurance that
he Will resign when Governor Hig-
gins IS out of office.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

japan has an honor list Of 516.426 names
OF heroes who distinguished themselves
in the war with Russia Japan is lucky
that her heroes are willing to take their
reward in honor instead of demanding
pensions,
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Il will break tho neck OF gambling
I'm this city" says District Attorney Je-
rome Of New York. It wHl be really
refreshing If Mr. Jerome ever gets
around 10 the point OF saying II did. q"
instead Of y will"
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Il IS only fair TO P5ttsburg and New
port to explain that the increased cost
Of living is figured without reference TO
the fluctuations IN aIimony allowances.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The District courts having decided
that It is no offense for a dealer TO sell
less than he charges for. the shrewd
salesman may continue TO weigh in his
hand with every transaction over the
scales.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
PHILOSOPHY IN TABLOID.

II bigamists had 10 live with both
wives there would soon be no bigamy.
Do your duty. or your duties viii
soon do you.
That Parsons WOmdn talks about
trial marriages" just as though all
marriages We're not trials
True diplomacy lies in getting your
own way and at the same time make
the other man believe he is doing the
same.
When Christmas giving becomes q
necessity it ceases 20 be a virtue.
The state Of matrimony Is not consid-
cred u failure 81 SIS capital is large
enough.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

BE glad you are poor" said young
Mr.. Rockefeller to his Bible class.
Good advice just now, when grand Juries
are apparently giving all Of their atten-
ton TO the rich
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Mrs. Hetty Green is not making any
plans for distributing her wealth. She
has a son In politics In Texas.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The motoTman who has had his wages
raised ! cent an hour will only have
10 work forty hours to get the price OF
"A pound OF turkey with his increased
earnings.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The race patron will naturally hope
that the grocery trust will not be put
out OF business until he gets a chance
70 recuperate a little.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The loser at Benning doubtless wishes
81 were still more difficult 10 Identify
the bookmaker.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Mr.. Baer, refusing TO be overlooked
and neglected any longer, has ordered
az increase in the price OF coal.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Governor Magoon doubtless has some
difficulty these days in smotuering an
expression OF regret that the United
States did not let those Cubans have a
real good fight before Intervention was
deemed necessary
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

II is difficult to understand how Okla
homa came to go Democratic. Some Of
those Rough Rider oiIiceholders must
have gone back or the Administration.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The trusts must 60" asserts Mr.
Bryan. Trouble seems to be that they
have been going. TOO far and too fast.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Those New York attorneys are prob
~ now convinced that Harry Thaw is
insane. since he has employed a Western
lawyer 10 defend him
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

This marriage on probation plan will
not appeal TO South Dakota as being
strfkingly new.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

The baker who has been elected treas
urer of New York State ought to be
able TO handle the dough all right
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Oklahoma is TO have prohibition under
the new Statehood act. The drug clerk
will have something equally as good.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Senator Plat shows no disposition to
agree to an absolute divorce from the
politics of New York.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

American heiresses are learning that
there is a vast difference between a
nobleman and a noble man.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

In pinch. the Government might get
control of the railroads by buying E. II.
Hartman.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

After he succeeds in abolishing child
labor, Senator Beverage may feel en-
couraged TO try 20 abolish childish
| La hnr
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

New York is demonstrating that the
milliner follows the horse show.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
Lyceum-TOm Miners ''BOhemians."

Lvceum-Tom Miners ''Bohemians."
Tom Miners ''Bohemians," which is
claimed 10 be bigger and better than
ever, will play at the New Lyceum
Theeter next week. In the company
are some OF the very best talent. in
GLIDING Andy Gardner and Ida Nicolai
al Patsey and Roxie; Billy Spencer, the
original GTogan; Carew and Hayes In
the sensational racing novelty The
Green and Cold embracing twenty-five
people. the great Joe Barton and COM
pany. phenomenal trick cyclists; the nu-
steal Stewards, IN 3 refined musical act
Cato and Revere, song and dance ar
lists, and others, constituting one OF
best aggregations on the road.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

OF course, Caruso may get even by
going home and writing a book about
MS
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Blow, wind. blow and go. mill. go,
That the miller may grind his corn
And you hear him laugh
AS ne saves the cham
For our breakfast food next morn!
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
COMING TO THE THEATERS

splendid fitness for the particular line OF
characters for which they are cast. and
an elaborate production from the scenic
point of view, are promised.
The Washington times., 1906-11-22
MISTREATED.

mISTREATED.
I hear that pert young Miss has
fitted Jones"
Yes. he was badly Miss treated"
The Washington times., 1906-11-22

Dear Mr.. Editor-I know IL isn't spring,
but it is such a Joyous day, and tomor-
row may be fierce, so l write few lines
OF poetic poetry on the occasion. which
/ know you viii fully appreciate.
GLENN NINA CIINKEh-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
of staunton, also made happy and inter-
esting talks.
The next meeting will be held the first
Tuesday in May. 1908, in Richmond.
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Dock Question Not Taken Up
Other Matters.

The Council Committee on Local AS
sessments was scheduled for IL regular
meeting last night, but many of the
members having received intimaton that
there was little or no business on the
table. didn't make the trip to the City
Hall. The result was no quorum. ana
hence no meeting.
subcommittee from the Ordinance,
Charter and Reform Committee had re-
ferred to them the question of employing
two more men in the water department
The subcommittee. Messrs. Davis, NJ. f.
SeaS and White. met last night TO con-
slider the matter. The superintendent OF
the water works recommended the en-
ployment of an extra meter clerk and an
additional general clerk. 1t was plainly
shown that the increased business of the
water department required the services
OF two extra mon. The subcommittee
decided to recommend the employment
of the two men, at a salary of $3.50 per
day. The subcommittee will make this
report to the full committee at Its regu-
lar meeting on the 18th.
The Finance Committee held an execu-
tive session last night in the office of the
commissioner OF revenue and took up two
hours discussing and passing upon general
assessments. The dock question was not
taken up, but was deferred to future
meeting, which will probably be held
early next week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
RICHMOND WANTS
THE CONVENTION
International Association Of
Chiefs Of Police Extended
An Invitation.
WILL URGE THEM TO COME
Chief Werner, Two Commissions
ersand Probably the Mayor
to Attend Meeting.

d a =
Richmond will make an effort 10 get
the convention in 1907 of the 1nterna-
stlonal Association of Chiefs of Police,
the Police Board having last night adopt
ed resolution to extend an Invitation
to the convention which meets at Hot
Springs, Ark. from the 9th to the li.l
of next month. Chief of Police Louis
Werner and Secretary George Pollock Will
attend the convention and 1t s more
than probable that at least two commits
sioners will be present. Mayor Mccarthy
VIII also be urged to attend and represent
Richmond. He wifi 20 liz business will
permit him to leave the city ut the time
The commissioners who win go to the
Napor City of Arkansas will have invita-
tions to the association from the Cham
her of Commerce and the city Council
and the mayor. provided the cty's cX-
ecut1ve cannot attend in person.
There are something over four hundrcd
members of the international Associn-
ton of Chiefs of Police and cuch year
they assemble in convention In different
cities in the United StatS,. Each officer
Is benefited by the interchange of ideas.
The Police Commissioners will meet In
special session within Il fey days and
act upon the question OF an appropria-
ton sufficient 10 cover the expenses of
the committee, which is to represent Rich
mond ut the convention.
Strict About Furloughs.
Much routine work was transacted by
the board last night. Considerable time
was consumed In the argument over the
application OF several officers who were
recently appointed to the force, for fur
loughs Of ten days. Several applications
were rejccted--in fact all Of those from
men who had served less than one years
time in the Departmental the single
exception of Officer Atkinson He was
granted five days leave of absence with
pay, and IN granting him the furlough
the commissioners did II upon merit. MIR.
Manning and Mr.. Mccarthy spoke very
highly of the efficient work done by this
patrOlman, who had been wearing u uni
form less than ten months.
Mayor Mccarthy did not think wei OF
giving furloughs To the officers just be
cause they wanted 10 get off duty. III
there was any necessity for their being
away from work for "a few days he would
not oppose it. but the idea of giving
man ten days Through for nothing was
child's play. he thought.
The application of Patroiman y. T.
Talley, an old officer in service for a
furiough. was rejected because he had
been Off on the sick list for tlirty-pne
days ont of six months. officer TGtley
had his foot hurt and was off duty for
several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
MR.. RYALL APPOINTED.
Is Made Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue Under Mr.. Lowry

Mr.. John Al. Ryall, ex-president of the
Trade and Labor Council, chairman of
the Legislative committee OF the State
Federation of Labor. and one of the most
prominent leaders of the labor movement
In the State, has been appointed deputy
collection of internal revenue under Mr..
NJ. *. Lowry.
The appointment is 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Captain Cook. and
is the recognition OF long and faithful
service to the Republican party. Especial
significance is also given to the appoint
ment from the fact that Mr.. Ryall Is
one of the foremost labor leaders in the
State. Mr.. Ryall is also prominent
member of the Progress Club. He is
treasurer of the local union OF the United
Brewery Workers, and Is an official OF
several progressive fraternal orsaniza-
tons. including the Eagles, OF which he
Is president.
Mr.. Ryalrs appointment came to him
asa surprise. as he was not seeking the
position. Nevertheless. he will accept and
qualify Immediately for the office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
SLEEP DESTROYER.
The Old Fashioned Coffee.

She suffered from nervousness ly 1ay
and sleepessness by night.
IN TO three years ago" whites a
yffl:ng woman Il was In the habit OF
thinking coffee freely, and did not real
l2e that it was iniuring my hcalt,i tin
fas suddenly made the victim of nervous
headaches so violent that / was COM
PEELED to give up household activities aud
stay IN bed much Of the time Then in
soritia came upon me. and the wretch
sdness OF sleepicss nights was added to
The agony Of painful days.
This lasted till e year ago. when I
was persuaded by friend TO give nm
eoftee entirely and use Postum Food
retfos, The result Was IN less than a
week ! began 10 feel the change for The
bclter, my nerves grew stronger and /
besah 10 sleep r liltle Day by dav the
Improvement continued and in short
,ilne was restored 10 health. My head
aches lef, me, the nervousness passed
away entirely. and | enio$ed good, SOUND
s'eep every night,
CHS is what ] owe TO Postum, and
feel II hut right TO tel you, OF IT," Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
afici,
trherss & reason Read the little
!. book. Tie Road 70 Melville" In pkgs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
lettefto Edgar. G. Gum
Va.

Dear Sir. What is lumber worth?
Depends on the lumber. you say
what sort do you want?'ss
That's how some people talk about
paint, They ask. "What'll you paint my
house FORE
The Yankee answer is: How do you
want 1t painted? One coate two coats?
three coats? first-class or cheap
The proper answer ISL want the best
paint put on as thought to be-"
That's Devoea but the usual answer is;
u want a good job; but 4 want 1t cheap"
Which means;| ! want you to paint 1t for
nothing. | want to be fooled,
Lcad-and oil Is the cos tlicst spaint there
Is. not the best; 1t used to- be- best. De-
VOC is best, since zinascameF In: Deyoe
lead-and- zinc.
Zinc tougtens the lead and doubles its
wear.
Zinc costs no. more than lcad and we
grind By machinery
5 We have no patent on zillciebtt nobody
else Is treating IT. right Deyoe IS Your
paint Yours truly
81 II w DFiYCE d co
r S. Harris Hardware Co, sell our
nalnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
CAN'T FIND
WENDENBURG F|REBUG
County Board of Supervisors Will
Offer Reward For
Capture.

Detectives and special officers are work
ing day and night to capture the negro
who is alleged to have set fire to the
home OF Commemorative Attorney l.. O.
Wendenburg, in Barton Heights, Ienrico
county. Thus far they have not met
with much success. There are not many
clues upon which TO work and. by air
secret service men, II is conceded that
arson is the hardest crime to unravcl.
1t is likewise exceedingly difficult to
convict one of arson. As statistics show
Unless the guilty party Is caught In the
act of setting fire 10 a house. IL IL often
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
REVIVAL SERVICES.
Seven Conversions Last Night al
Second Baptist Church.

THE Lord Hath Laid Upon Him the
Iniquity of Us AL, was the text from
which Rev. Dir. w. C. Taylor last night
preached at the Second Baptist Church,
a most able sermon, the rulness OF the
plan of salvation. This was the fourtl,
sermon in the series by the eminent Pc
tersbhrs divine, who Is assisting Dr.
". r. l.. Smith in Ihc revival services
IN progress at the Second Church.
Z The services last night were attended
by large and deeply interested con
creation. The singing of the good old
HYMNS by the congregation led by Pro
icssor Mercer, was Inspiring Seven pcr-
sons made public profession of faith.
The interest in these services is grow
ing and The ehurch people are greatly
encouraged
DR. raylor, Who is an able expounder OF
me simple gospel, Will preach again to-
night at 8 O'clock,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
PROSPEROUS BANK.
Goodly Sum Passed to Surplus
and CAPITAL Stock Increased

Especial to The Tinlcs-Dspat
FRANKLIN, VA, March AT the
third annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Merchants and Farmers Bank to-
day all the old officers were re elected.
$4,000 was added to the surplus and a
dividend of six per cent. declared. The
stockholders also decided to raise the
capital to the maximum allowed by the
charter $4,000.
~ banquet was rendered by the bank
TO the officers and stockholders on the
steamer "Nanticoke." of the Albemarle
Steam Navigation Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
Mayor Mccarthy to Speak.

Mayor Mccarthy VIII touch the live
wire at the Academy Of Music Thursday
evening. March 18th.
Beginning at 500 oclock the mayor will
address his fellow citizens on ",rhe Foun-
dations- of the city"
The LECTURE will be free and as IRA ..ib.
jcct Is broad. The presumption is tina. the
nltyor will ss...-! himself IN Il way that
will at least BIZ entertaining Mayor Nc
Carthy is always entertaining, and tho
natural supposition il that he will be
very much more so ON this occasion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08

the case that no escaped punishment. even
though he IL arrested AMI tried.
The county board OF supervisors at a
meeting to be held tomorrow morning
VIII offer q reward for the apprehension
OF tho negro who went To Mr. Wenden-
burg's home Monday night and acted ia
q very suspicious manner just before the
names were discovered In small room OF
the home.
Governor Swanson will. II is Esiieved,
immediately supplement this reward with
IKE amount from the State. and the
officers Will have n still further incen-
tive TO capture the man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-08
Baptists and Presbyterians.
(Speclal 10 mic ,rimes.pisnutchl

IN'5VVNTtfITtU
NORFOLK. VA, March 1.-THE Free.
mason Street Baptist and the Second Pres
byterian Churches united this evening in
services incident to the presence here
OF Rev. Dr. A, c. Dixon. of the Ruggles
street Baptist Church, Boston, who is
on his way to Atlanta, Ca, to conduct
n series of evapgelistic services He
preached Tonight at the Precursor Street
Baptist Church, Tomorrow night he viii
preach at the Second Presbyterian Church.
iQr. Dixon, while here Is the guest of his
brother-ln-law and sister. Rev, pr and
Mrs, Ernest Thacker, DR.. Dixon is Il
popular evangelist and the.-church was
crowded. 4 I'll j