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The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
To-morrow-King's Daughters.
PASS ON CATHOLIC MUSIC.
Four of Gounod's and One of Mozart IS
Masses Accepted.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. April I5.-The commission
appointed to select music TO be played
in Catholic churches in the archdiocese
of Baltimore, in accordance with the
request of the Pope that the music con
form with the Gregorian standard. met
and passed on several masses. Those
present at the meeting were Rev. John
Klang. Rev. Francis Powers. Rev. Will
lam T. Russell. and Prof Lucien
Odend hal.
POniatowskrs entire mass was re-
jected. Four of Gounod's and one of
AtOzart's masses were accepted in part.
The portions rejected will be omitted
The masses are GOunods Mass of the
Sacred Heart" "OrpheOnistes." Con
vent Mass. and Joan of Arc Mass"
and Mozart's Seventh Mass"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
Edward Connolly and Company in
Ade's PIayIet at Chase's.

Ade's PlayIet at Chases.
There is an attractive bill at Chase's
this week. From an artistic standpoint
the one-sct piece by George AIDE. "Marse
C0vington" which is presented by Ed
ward Connolly and company, is easily
The best number, and 1t was fully appre-
ciated by the usual large audiences that
attended Yesterdays performances. The
'playlet' as It is described on the bills.
Is based on the devotion of the old-time
darkey TO his former master, and affords
Mr.. Connolly an excellent opportunity
for a faithful Characterization OF the I'M
poverished but proud Virginia gentleman.
whose spirit has survived. though his for
tune has vanished. Gerald Griffin was
equally good as Uncle Dan" the former
slave.
The work OF Ernest Carr as a proprie-
tor OF a gambling house. and Stephen
Maley and James II. Roller, as patrons
thereof. was such as to make the per
foTmance one OF uniform merit
Several comparisons between the
Southern" and Northern" negro. 20 the
disadvantage Of the latter. met with Wig
orous appreciation from the audience.
So far as catching the house" is con
eerned. the Spook BiinstreIs gained first
honoTs yesterday afternoon, their singing
act, which is eleverly combined with mo-
ton pictures OF minstrel show. forcing
them to give repeated encores.
The work of Tom Edwards a ventrilo-
quist. who has attracted much attention
in London. was remarkably clever. and
the audience did not seem to mind the
audaeious character OF the jokes he
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
The CoIumbia-"AIan and superman.

The COIambia-''MRn ansl supeFmGn.'
The attractive power connected with the
fame Of that remarkable Irishman, Ber-
n8rd Shaw, vas again demonstrated AT the
Columbia Theater last night when his
sparkling comedy, Man and Supermsn, g"
with Robert Lorraine in the dominant role
of John Tanner. was presented for a sec
ond enga cement in the Capital. an un-
usually brilliant audience being present
Mr.. Shaw takes great delight in re-
versing the usual order Of things; In this
instance interchang.ng the orthodox posi-
tion Of men and women in the game OF
love. setting forth that woman and not
man Is the dominant element in nature s
Crucible and then attempts TO prove his
theory by making his hero fail a victim
10 the very feminine snares which he
himself had preached so loudly against
This conclusion seems logically deducted
from his premises, but are his premises
correctly stated2
Waving this question. however. it is
impossible not to admire the penetrating
power Of his satire. his knowledge OF
startling climatic effect. ana his power Of
up human beings as puppets endowed
with all the foibles Of the genus homo and
then WORKS the connecting cords so as 10
make these weaknesses amusing rather
than revolving. At any rate, his comedies.
and this one in particular are delightful
in The way Of entertainment although
perhaps sundry of the sober minded viii
gravely assert that the subject touched
upon IN the opening act OF Man and
Superman" is Of Tar too serious a nature
10 be made the object Of Jest.
As John Tanner. the advanced" man,
Mr. Robert Lorraine is satisfying in every
respect. He exhibits q complete comp.e-
hensioH OF the character. and his peculiar
drollness Of expression. coupled with the
spirit of his delineation, gives his por-
trayal great force. Mr. Lorraine is sup
ported this year by Miss BiiOu Fernan-
deZ as Ann Whitefeld. who imparts strill-
ing physical Characteristics TO the parts,
the comedy is somewhat maFred
by a too studied mode. AS Roebuek
Ramsden. Mr. Louis Massen again gives
great satisfaction. and Mr.. j. d. Bever-
idge. as Hector Malone, sr., is especially
effective in a small part Other note
worthy pOrtrayals are those Of Miss Nellie
ThOrne. rs Violet. MT Mortimer Weldon
as OctaYius Robinson, and Mr.. Frank
Craven as Henry Straker. The piece is
beautifully staged, the automobile scene
and the view of the Alhambra both evok-
ing demonstrations of approval
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
CENTENARIAN WOULD DIE.
Mrs. Catherine Klein Passes 1OAth
Birthday.

Birthday.
Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore, April 15.-Hoping that she
NAV die. Mrs. Catherine Klein. 1929
North Chapel street, spent her 104th
birthday anniversary IN bed yesterday.
Mrs. Klein prays every day that death
may come TO her. said her daughter.
Mrs. Mary Z. Walter. Mrs. Walter is
sixty-hve years old and has not a gray
hair.
Mrs. Klein has spent most Of the last
seven years In bed. although she is able
TO stand and move about the room for
q minute or so when she is feeling
strong Sometimes she eats heartily
and at other times she eats hardly a
mouthful for three or four days, her
daughter said. Mrs. Klein was born
IN Darmstadt, Germany. and married
there. After coming to this country
her husband died and she married a
second time.
Despite her great age, Mrs. Klein can
hear well and talks in a cheerful man.
ner. Yesterday she did not seem Wen
ana slept most of the day. She declares
she has lived long enough and wishes
10 die
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
PLANS FOR CUBAN ARMY.
General stan Outlines Method to
Protect Island.

The General STAFF of the United States
army has prepared plan for a standing
army for Cuba 10 consist Of 12,000 men,
all of whom, including the officers. are 10
be natives This plan is to be submitted
to Provisional Governor MagOoH, and It
will take the place Of the plan heretofore
proposed of making an increase in the
strength of the Rural Guards.
The people of Cuba vigorously opposed
the increase OF the latter force. which,
being scattered in every town and village
of the island, frequently overawed in
strength the local police. A regularly
organized standing army. however would
be stationed At certain posts. and would
not constitute such a menace TO local
authority.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
TinsIey Elected treasurer.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Clifton Forge. Va. April 15.-At the reg
uIaI meeting Of the city council tonight
~. Z Tinsley was elected city treasurer
to succeed the late treasurer. W. r. Duer-
son. For nearly four years Mr. Tinsley
has been the treasurer of Allegheny
County, and win resign that Office to be-
come city treasurer, Judge Anderson
VIII probably appoint r. D. Mustoe OF
Cevington county. treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
WOMANS CHRISTIAN
TEMPERANCE UNION
By FREDERIC j. HASKIN
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

men and children are receiving their es-
peciai consideration, and curfew laws
have been put into effect at their re-
quest in several hundred towns.
They are responsible for the law that
prohibits the sale of intoxicating delect-
ables in the Capitol Building at Wash
ington. and In the immigrant stations
They have arranged to have boarding
women" meet all incoming vessels in New
York to look after and protect women
who travel alone. A department devoted
to purity IN literature and art keeps
close watch on all publications. pictures,
and bfllboards throughout the country
and with the Association of Bill Posters
of the United States and Canada already
pledged 20 help them. part OF this work
viii no longer be hedged about with diff
eulties.
Bands Of Mercy, whose duty it is to look
after dumb creatures, have grown up
under the tutelage of the ". c. T. u.
More than one weary draught horse In
the big cities is dumbly grateful for the
drinking fountain made for him. as for
the bucket OF cool water that a Uniform
ed attendant, with w. c. T. Z. on his
cap, brings out and proffers 10 him on
hot days. The work Is widely varied, yet
1t all contributes to the one end-tem-
perance and improved conditions Of liy-
ing. Whatever helpful task lies nearest,
that Is what the ". c. r. L. finds to do.
Before a week had marked the passing of
San Franeiseo's disaster. the president OF
The local W, Q, 7. U. had opened a read
ing tent in Golden Gate Park that was
soon the nucleus of colony of tents
where sewing rooms emergency rooms.
writing. and reading rooms were operated
for crowds OF people. In Birmingham,
Ala. the Mercy Home marks the progress
or the organization through that State.
IN Denver a commodinus building that
covers a whole block IS used as a home
for unfortunate girls. In Delaware City
an attractive rest room is kept for the
use Of the soldiers from the two forts
near by IN Florida systematic work is
being done among the negroes. In Georgia
the women have been Instrumental IN
passing the child-labor bill IN Kentucky
ore of the unions collected "a great many
fans, and, pasting clippings and pictures
on them, distributed them among the hos
pitfalls. In Minnesota much time is given
to the inmates of soldiers homes and hos
pitfalls. IN Virginia the women of Phoe-
bus. near Fort Monroe. have opened
a rest room for sailors and soldiers. and
every war vessel of any size that has en-
tered Norfolk HaTb0r IN the past year
has been met by a delegation of ". G. T..
L. women. who have held services and
been accorded a cordial welcome.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
CHARLES G. HUTzLER DEAD.
Leading Retail Merchant of Baiti-
more Passes Away.

oIeclaI y IHa washington HeFaIa4
Baltimore. April 1J.-Charles G.
Hutzler. member Of the firm of Hut
ler Bros. ana one of the leading retail
merchants in Baltimore died yester-
dav he was sixty-six years old.
AR. Hutzler was a member Of the
Federated Charities. the Phoenix Club
the Suburban Club. Arcana Lodge Of
Masons. and Of Har sinai Temple. OF
which his father was one Of the found
ers He is survived by a widow for
meriy bliss Henrietta S0nneborn. daugh-
ser of Henry Sonneborni of this city;
four sons. and two daughters.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
The Maiestic-Katbry-p
ArnnI- Con-


Before an enthusiastic
day kathryn PurneH be.
weeks engagement al The
bin being The Belle Of
romance Of the Southland.
The play is interesting ana
and tells a story in a simple, .tror-
ward way that is refreshing. ne plot Of
the play concerns the rivalry for the hand
Of Nellie Mason. the belle OF Richmond,
by Gerald Gordon. bright young lawyer.
and William Osmond. the cashier I'm the
Merchants Bank OF Richmond. Of which
Miss Mason's father Is president. On the
night Of her debut she is presented with
flowers by the young men. To show her
partiality 70 Gordon she wears what she
supposes to be his bouquet Through the
carelessness Of a servant she wears Os-
mond's and Gordon thinks she is Ia love
with his rival
From this arises the complications OF
the play.
Mss Purnell was never seen in a better
role than that Of Nellie Mason. Her
work throughout the play Is worthy of
the wsrmest c0mmeudation, and the
gowns worn by her during the action are
handsome Jen ". Murphy as Gerald
Gordon was excellent his scene during
the third act where he secures the banks
books was vociferously applaUded.
Edward Abbey again scored this week
as the defauiting William OsmOnd. Clsr-
ence Chase, as Silas Smart, Of New York
City, made a hit with his cool manner and
smooth talk, and the remainder OF the
excellent cast gave creditable support
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
EX-SENATOR PETER DEAD.
Deseendant of George Washington
Expires Near EEIicott City.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Euicott City, Md. April j.. - Former
State Senator William 3. Peter died at
his home, near this place. this afternoon,
after an Illness Of few days.
Mr.. Peter was born in jefferson County
W. Va and his parents moved to How
ard County. His great-grandmother was
"A sister of the wife of George Washing
ton.
sir. Peter served IN the State senate m
the sessions Of 1855 and 1890 lie was "a
director of the Patapsco National Bank
of Ellcott City. and was engaged in the
real estate aud insurance business
He Is survived by two children.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16

sprung. They were far from being Eng
lish, 70 say the least.
The Arib0s in short gymnastic act.
Hal Merritt and his illustrated mono
l0gue. Villa Holt Wakefield. who gave
song readings Of the dTa Tawing-room type.
and Fitzgerald and Gilday. with paro-
dies and jokes Of the average grade u
humOr, completed the bill
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16

Pongee IS the most practical fabric that
tie manufacturer has yet discovered SO
TAR as children's dresses are concerned.
and pretty use Of it is shown in the illus
tration. The vest effect of silk or another
contrasting fabric in front is very fetch
ing and makes the small maid feel that
she is wearing a gown quite as smart as
mothers. The closing is effected in back
and the waist and skirt are attached. the
beis being worn With !. or not. as desired
The skirt is side-plaited. according 10 the
latest fashion, and has a pretty flare at
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
Largest ssorn,a. Circulation,

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon Its sworn circulation-a cir
thousands than was ever before at
tained by any morning newspaper
at the Capital It's books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16

the hem. The dress may he for 'ebest'
or every day. according TO its develop
ment. narrow velvet ribbon or braid
being a possible trimming for the collar
and front edses, Any cloth or linen may
be used in its making For the medium
size I'VE yards Of 32-inch goods are needed
for the dress Four sizes. s to "a wears.
A pattern OF this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department Washington Her
aid, ISi Fifteenth street northwest, giving
number (2433) and size wanted.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
TRY FOR NAVAL ACADEMY.
Candidates 10 Become MidshipmeH
Leave Annapolis 10 BE Examined.

Leave Annapolis 10 BE Examined.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md. April 15.-Between Is
and 100 candidates for admission to the
Naval Academy as midshipmen, who
have been undergoing special coaching
at the Annapolis preparatory schools
for the last six months. left Annapolis
to-day for Washington. where the regu
lar April entrance examinations viii
be held before the Civil service Com
mission for three days. beginning to-
morrow.
The youns men. representing every
section of the country. will. after pass
ing their mental tests, be examined
physically az the Naval Academy.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
Admiral Dayton Takes Command.

Rear Admiral James II. Dayton yes
terday unfurled his flag on the West
Virginia as the commander-in-c chief OF
the Pacific feet He is stationed with
what is now the Asiatic squadron Of the
new feet on the Asiatic Station.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
The New Lyeeum-BurIesaue.

''The Jolly Grass Widows. the at
traction at the New Lyceum this week,
does not come up 70 the requirements OF
a hrst-elass burlesque company The
chorus is comely and We'll cOstumed. but
the comedians lack the ability and ginger
to enthuse Musleally and scenicaily. the
two farces. The FroIics0ms Widow" and
Are You a Lobster" have the makeup
of a first-class show. and doubtless would
prove such if the comedy roles were in
proper hands. Garden and Somers I'm a
Xyiophone specially. and Ruth Everett, az
a mechanical doll. We're the redeeming
features of the olio. TIE remainder Of
the bin included tha Thompson Sisters,
in song and dance: Gruet and Gruet in
their antique minstrel skit, and the Ear
row Trio, in a newell cycle specially,
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16
REV. DR.. COTTON RESIGNS.
Rector of HaEersto,vn p. f.. Church
Expresses Iuteation to leave.

Special % The Washington Herald
HaEe erstpwn. April l5-Rey. Dr.
Henry Evan Cotton. rector Of ST. Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church. has ten
ere his resignation. TO take effect on
July I. A meeting Of the vestry was
held to-day. but no action was taken in
regard To accepting the resignation. as
sentiment was unanimously opposed to
receiving IL. DR.. Cotton said his tn
ture plans are not fully determined
He has been rector here fourteen years.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16

bic being Mary f. Barker George Chris
tie, Claus Bogel, and Jennie Reiffarth
The Washington herald., 1907-04-16

They have sent out travelling libraries
OF temperance literature all through the
country. Last year they placed some
thing over 5000 temperance books in sun
day school libraries. Lumber camps.
railroad cabooses. ships. army POSTS.
prisons. hospitals. schools. missionary. so
cleties. all have felt the influence Of this
body through being supplied with its lit
erature Through the efforts Of the w.
{. T. L., the age Of protection for girls
las been raised To eighteen years i'm tWen-
~ States, and 10 sixteen years IN nearly
all the others. Laws that project We
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-04
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Persian Lawn checks and plaias. very fine and
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tailor waists z7ineh width.
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Last Hour In the House Was One Of Song and Mirth
Cannon Gets the Last Word Senate Adjourns
With More Decorum.

paryldea for not more than 10 hours
work for trainmen aud not more
than nine hours for teleEraphers.
Subsidy aIl Dead.
The subsidy bill IL dead. Car.
mack was primed to renew the At.
tack when Gaillnger withdrcw the
measure.
~ a vote Of Isl 20 90 the house
yesterday passed the senate bill
providing for the establishment OF
an agricultural bank In the Philip.
pines
During the recess Of the senate
ana house last uight the confcreea
CA the general deficiency bill
agreed upon a final report on that
measure, and when the senate ~
convened. at $50. the report was
presented there and agreed 60 with
out debate.
The same action was taken an
hour later by the senate.
Psnalen niil Agreed.
After a somewhat prolonged 81.
fort the conferecs Of the two
houses ON the pension approprla.
ton blll yesterday reached final
agreement. which waa subsequently,
ratified BY both the senate and
house Tho only item Of difference
was the senate amendment restor
Ing the Is pension aEeneies % the
country. instead u consolidating
them. as proposed b. the house.
Bailey Back In Seat
Senator Bailey. OF Texas. who has
lust returned from that state. was
In his place yesterday for the fiFas
time this session. lie received 4
hearty welcome from both sldea OF
the chamber
cestiy Congress
Mere money has been appropriats
Cd during the short session Of the
f1fsy.alnth congress- than during
any previous session. The amount
appropriated exceeds 81 .ne0. 900, o0o
Two big hattieahips for the navy
were authorised. and for The artil.
lery corps Of the army appropria.
we're also made. A general service
pension bill Was granted 10 vet
Grams OF the Mexican and Civil
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WASHINGTON. u c. March A.
The Fifty. ninth congress expired at
noon today. A the hour for ad.
toarnmant approached Il was giyeu
over 10 sing ana mlrih in The house
Speaker Cannon brought down
the kaVel In tho house and an
nounceds
IT Is MI over. hoya"
The members then arose and
sans. -For Hes a Jolly Good Eel.
how They marched 20 the rus.
trum. where Mr.. Williams held a
reception.
The members then serenaded the
press gallery and the reporters
shouted through megaphene.
Git. yoa fellows sit
They got" and congress ended.
The senate adjourned with moru
decorum.
President Roosevelt spent all OF
the morning In the senate signing
the belaied bills. He IL well salts.
fled uith the result Of the session
Aidreh 5iiI Signed.
The president signed the Aldrich
financial bin. taking effect imue
diately.
The senate agreed unanimously
% a conference report limiting the
hours of railroad employees. which
schillins'k Hest = the standard
b. which other tea and coffee are
49, zee
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FIFTY-NINTH CONGRESS
ADJOURNED THIS NOON

wars. and like provisions were
made for army nurseA For river
and harbor improvements the 1p
preparations aggregated $4,000, 600.
Increased salaries were given 70
cabinet officers. tho Vice president
aud senators. the speaker OF the
house OF representative aud It's
members. 90 ambassadors, minis
tiers aud conaula. TO poatoftioe
clerks and lettereafriorn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-03-04

The opening production OF The
Mysterious Mr.. nugie. NJ the Lois
yesterday afternoon. outside Of ta
excellence aa a comedy. showed
finished work on the part Of the
players +
The play IL a tanKle OF errura
and mistaken identitica. aud fnF
what Il was advertised To boz
purely comedy n the beat yea
put on BY tho Pantagea company
II develops William G. Dowian and
Robert Lawrence IN new roles. and
both men carry the comedy leads
through with especial credit
Ailecn May as Betty foadaere.
alias Mrs nusle. IL AZ her best
The play runs all week with daily
matineoa except ON Thursday and
Friday.
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OFFICERS osscENo UPON Al.
LEoUo OPIUM JOINT IN
aEoRoGTowN AND BATTER
.THEiH WAY THRouoH THE
DOORS.

Heating down the doors. with
clubs and aaen. the police of George.
town last night forced their way
into an opium den IN the southern
end of town aud secured com
gacte outfit az opium smoking para
phernalia. with a supply Of hop"
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SILK Checks. a new and viii be a very popular
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Fancy Oxfords and Canvas Weave Madras for
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seersucker-Tho oldfashloned seerauckor in
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PRESIDENTS SON
HAS DIPHTHERIA

WARRINGTON. March A.
Archie Roosevelt. the presidents
young son. was suddenly stricken
yesterday WITH dsphtheriA he vas
moved 20 the southeast room ~
the White House and a strict guar
antins placed.
Surgeon General Rixey Rnnoune.
ed this morning that Archie had
passed a Eooa aikht and Il IS well
a. expected The doctor hss nuti-
fled tho parents thAi Archie IL not
seriously ~ aud thsro 10 no cause
fer alarm.