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The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
Thomas Jefferson as Rip Van
Wrinkle at the National Theater.


The small attendance at. the National
Theater last night would seem TO indi-
cate that Washington Is not disposed TO
look with favor upon the ambition cf
Thomas jefferson to don the mantle Of his
distinguished father but that this atti-
tude is an unjust one was demonstrated
20 at least the critical minded. OF course,
10 the sentimentally inclined RIP Van
Winkle" Is everlastugly associated With
one individual and any performance #
that play, or any assumption Of the par,
by another will be viewed as but the hoI-
low she'll OF past delight. II Il were possible
for these faithful ones 70 put aside their
memories, they would admit that Thomas
Jefferson is an actor Of distinction ana
magnetic personality. whose only artistic
mistake IS in thinking ne can make Rip
Van Wiukle outlive Joseph Jefferson. The
audience last night was friendly and gave
young Jefferson a hearty welcome, but
its thoughts were undoubtedly in she
past, which is neither its fault nor
Mr.. Jeffersou's
Thomas Jefferson-s Rip is naturally as
nearly like the impers0nation Of the elder
Jeffers0n's as is possible for art 10 make
1t. and this may we'll be laid 10 the credit
Of the present actor OF the part. as GER
tainly no new Interpretation of his own
nor any one else could ever carry con-
viction. II be takes Up a new character.
Thomas Jefferson will be certain OF the
regard and support Of Washington. for
the sake OF his undeniable ability. and il
should be his ambition TO make a name
for himself with his talents giving up a
role that IS inevitably stamped with his
fathers genius
Ffoliott Paget. who is probably the best
Gretchen, and who played the part for
years with the elder Jefferson. as we'll as
the role of Mrs MaIaprop in The
Rivals appeared last night in the sup
porting company. and received her share
OF the applause, which she honestly
eTned By her fine acting, as the shfsw-
ism wife Of Rip. Her long familiarity with
the role makes her valuable addition to
the cast, and gave a still further reminis-
cent tinge 10 the performance. Others in
the company who MI their roles accent
ably are Russell Bassett. Leoni and Viola
Fiugrath, Lauretta jefferson, and Earl
Western. The production is an excellent
one, and any one who has never seen
RIP Van Winkle'-if such an individual
exists in Washlngton-wiu not regret Wit
Messing this really fine presentation of a
classic.
On Wednesday matinee viii be given
especially for school children, who will
be admitted free.
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The Majestic-Kathryn PurReII and
Her Company.

Every week finds Miss Purneu and hsE
company mounting higher and higher in
the estimation of Washington audiences.
Il is not only Miss Purnell's wonderful
personality that carries the performance
to success, but the able assistance af-
forded by her competent company helps
as a winning factor. The performance was
given without a hitch, mechanically or
otherwise. and frequent and vociferous
applause from the different parts Of the
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
CRAwFORD'S CASE REFERRED.
DePartmeHt Of Justice 10 Investf-
gate Alleged Land FrandE.

The case against Gov. Crawford, OF
South Dakota. who is charged with ille-
gally filing land patents. has been re-
ferred TO the Department of Justice.
Commissioner BallingeT. Of the General
Land ONCE. said yesterday that after
considerable correspondence and after can
ceiling all patents filed by Crawford. the
work of the bureau on the case has been
finished The Department OF Justice viii
now take Up the investigation.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

Now that the delicate coiors are so
much worn. chambray and batiste are
fashioRing many very attractive
dresses for girls. Here is shown one in
pale blue ehambray. with its bertha and
sleeve caps adorned with narrow lace
insertion and edsins. Three dowa-
ward-turning tueks appear In the
waist and skirt. both of which are
prettily fun and becoming TO youthful
figures, The dress may be finished in
high neck and with long sleeves. or IS
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
Secretary MetceIf Due To-dax

Secretary Metcalf is expected TO return
10 Washington to-day from Btltmore. Mr.
Vanderbilt's estate near Asheville, N. c.,
where he has been a guest Of Mr.. Van
derbit for the past week. Assistant Sec
retary Newberry, who has been actine
Secretary Of the Navy, returned to the
city yesterday on the Z. S. S. Dolphin.
on which he went 10 Hampton Roads and
visited the fleet OF WaFships.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
BUILDING FUND SWELLED.
Four Thousand Dollars Added to the
G. W. [. Fund.


IN enthusiastic meeting Of the uni
versity committee on buildings and en-
dOwment and Of the executive commit
tees of the citizens and Alumni com
mittees was held IN President Need
hams office at the George Washington
University last night, at which addl-
tional subscriptions of over four thou
sand dollars were announced by Prof.
Carroll, chairman, and other members
of the committee. All present resolved
to make special effort and to enlist
the cooperation of others in raising the
popular SUBSCRIPTIONS past the $3.50. 900
mark before next Monday evening. I'm
pOTtant matters in Connection with the
site and the national movement were
also discussed. Subscriptions were an
nounced as follows:
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The New I.yceum, with John L. sui
Iivan as the Star.

Holm l.. sullivan, the mightiest Of them
an. was the magnet that attracted a ca
pacitv audience TO the New Lyceum at
both performances yesterday. His ap-
pearanee on the stage was the occasion
for one of the most enthusiastic Outbursts
of applause that was ever heard in the
old theater. and although his monologue
could not be set up as a criterion Of this
sort of entertainment, IL was better than
some such turns done In the burlesque
houses. The Colonial Bellies, unlike many
travelling shows exploiting such an at
traction as John l., have rafting good
show. Charles Robinson headed the bur-
lesque in an acceptable manner, and
Charles Fake led the chorus in a num-
Der of well-Tendered songs. The two
farces. THE Baby Farm" and Cohen.
the Count" were above the ordinary. The
olio included Charles Fake: Lawson, Ed
wards and Richmond, in a neat travesty;
Cook and Phillips, and Rose Carlin, In
number of well-rendered topical songs.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

shown, and for a less elaborate dress
the bertha collar may be omitted. Any
OF the summer fabrics may serve for
the dress, four Yards of s5-ineh ma.
teTial being needed for the medium
size Sizes 4, 6, s, 10, and IL years.
. A pattern Of this may be obtained
by inclosing 10 cents in stamps and
addressing Pattern Department. The
Washington Herald 754 Fifteenth
street northwest, giving number (252Il
and size wanted.
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Unique souvenirs for Crew.

London. May 6.-The boat which the
Cambridge crew used in their race against
Harvard viii be broken up, and each
oarsman will receive his share OF the
shell
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

The security of the future Of the nation
does not lie in its iDyincible navy, its
far-iung battle line. its natural resources,
and its endless Whir of factory wheels.
It lies in the little children who win some
day be the controllers OF its destinies. 1t
Is only the last quarter century that has
brought 10 the United States a practical
realization of the fact that the children
must be looked after and trained to be-
come good citizens. The law in general
recognizes certain definite civil rights for
each child. It is entitled 20 be fed,
clothed. lodged. and educated until 1t Is
able 10 take care of itself.
The enlightened people of the nation are
going hand in hand with their municipal
and State governments in an effort to see
that all children have the advantages that
will elevate them physically. mentally,
and morally. In the larger cities the hos
pitals are especially equipped for the
care of mothers and their newborn
babies; public dispensaries and public
milk stations offer medicine and proper
foods for those unable TO pay for them
visiting nurses go to the homes Of those
who cannot be sent 70 hospitals From
the beginning of its life every advantage
is offered a little child for It's healthful
living, and when the ignorant parents are
made TO appreciate this. the battle for
health viii be half won. When the child
is older and starts 10 kindergarten or
school, some cities even arrange TO give
him breakfast when none has been given
him at home.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

seen 1,O7s juvenile offenders In her jails.
In 1903 there were 20. OF rs children
paroled by the courts of that city IN
1904. only 40 were ever brought again
before the bar Of Justice The others had
made good, the spirit of latent eitizen-
ship had been awakened, and they were
saved for the upbuilding OF the nation.
Twenty-Five States now have some form
Of legislation for Juvenile offenders. ana
thirty-eisht cities have Juvenile court
laws in varying degrees of efficiency
Canada. Australia, England. ana Ireland
are following the lead of the United States
ia this matter.
A test of self-goyernment and proba-
tion system for Juvenile offenders was
made twelve years ago, when that unique
establishment. the George Junior Repub-
lie, came into existence. II was an al
truistic attempt TO help boy make a
good citizen OF himself, stimulated by the
encouragement of society. The delinquents
who came out under parole made the
laws, elected the officers. and controlled
the republic. They made the farm pay,
they learned trades that fitted them for
citizenship, and went back among their
people with a clean record. and with
ideals that meant an effort toward right
living
The kindergarten and graded school
teacher and moYing-picture man have IN
vaded the Sunday schools, and the chill
dren Of to-day are given more practical,
enjoyable doctrine than the one learned
in the stff pews OF the old catechism
days. The crippled and blind are being
cared for in hospitals and homes that
dot the ways from R0ckaway Beach and
Indianapolis to the Pacific and the Gulf.
Through kindeTgartens. night schools ami
missions, the spirit Of progress is reach
ing the ignorant parents OF many chill
dren, and in the general uplift that must
follow such an influence. the twentieth
century bids fair TO bring about the full
hllment of the old Biblical prophecy
little child shall lead them"
recommendations Stories.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

His educational welfare was thought
upon before his physical and moral being
was considered; but now that element has
become only one of the trinity OF great
forces working for his good. Nearly fifty
years ago the kindergarten had become a
factor in New England education in order
10 make the inevitable three RS more
attractive for the little pilgrims on the
road 10 learning, Later. free kindergar-
tens. with day nurseries, came as god
send to the working woman. and as a
means OF early salvation for the children.
San Francisco early had kindergartens for
her poor. and It is matter of record
that no name from the kindergarten rolls
has ever found its way 10 the records Of
the criminal courts,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

II a parent neglects his child, the duty
Of its support devolves on society. and
provision for its care must be made some
way. IL was a iong while before this
country found some good way and too
often the little waif grew up in any
fashion it could. The New York Chill
dren's Aid Society, formed in 1853, under
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
HoTEL CHETWOODE.
HE PENNhuRST-

Steam heat. san raf0r; private baths: s. % SIS
Eeesiy Saturday 70 Monday, S-5A Booklet. Z. "a.
DEMPSEY. mF7-gr
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07

Atlantic City. y. J., Michigan Ave and Beach
Open sll the year steam heat. Elevator % street
level. Booklet on application. VA. Il. HOOD.
my3-SH
The Washington herald., 1907-05-07
ATLANTIC CITY.
HOTEL TRAYMoRE.

b4ectl Upl0elte steel flef
FireproOi. Virginia Ave. and the Beach.
American and European plans. Rooms With bzth.
Finest Cafe In the city s250 per DAY up- g23
per Neek up American plan Also a carte EsrE-
ice tull orchestra JOHN CRUISE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-25
Denied Pension Because He
Fought in Civil War Under
Assumed Name
NOW BECOMES COUNTY CHARGE
Authorities Take Up Matter Of Mar
shall e. Lewis Unfortunate Plight
Too Infrm to Work and Govern
mont Can Not Aid-Not Eligible to
Home.
,ial to Times-R Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Nov. 25.-Because he
gave an assumed name when he en-
listed in the army some thirty-four
In his declining years accept the boun-
~ of the county.
Several relatives being averse to his
taking up arms in defense of his coun-
try Lewis gave the recruiting officer
the. name of George r. Wilson. Until
now, when he has become too infirm
to work and has no friends or relatives
upon whom he can call. he never APP
piled for pension.
Upon the advice Of persons who be-
came aware of his circumstances he
made application for a pension and for
admittance to the soldiers home, and
was informed that he was not eligible.
as the name of Marshall B. Lewis does
not appear on the records of the de-
partment of pensions. Nothing short of
a special act of congress can admit
him to the home or secure the pen
sion.
Humane Officer Reeve, who has TAX
en- considerable interest in the case.
and who is himself an old soldier,
states that there are still hopes that
Lewis will come into his own. Senator
Dolliver, to whom the mans plight
was made known. has given the as
surance that he will take the matter
up personally. In the meantime the
man will be kept at the county poor
farm. He feels deeply his humilia-
ton, talking of it almost constantly.
Lewis served between one and two
years in the One Hundred and EIGHTY
second Ohio volunteers. At the close of
the war he spent several years in Ohio
and Indiana. coming west about twenty
years ago. He has lived in Sioux City
for several years, during which time he
worked at various occupations. He has
spent most of his days during the past
week at the police station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-25
Tres- rrlhliran 5arataltnn anna, Nnuemher II an7
| names of several farmers to notes
amounting to between 100000 and $40

names of several farmers to notes
amounting to between 900 and $40
OOO
When the bank examiner began his
investigation Of affairs, bank notices
We're sent to those whose notes were
on hand asking If the amounts were
correct. Replies to these notices did
not arrive until today and at a late
hour the sum of the alleged forgerles
had reached the above amount. How
much more, if any, has been forged,
remains to be seen.
1t was the intention of the officers
of the bank if nothing We're wrong
Saturday to open the doors for BUSH
ness today. The First National bank
Of Corwith has been handling the
banking business of the town since The
state bank closed, gaining over 100
new accounts.
What has become of the money rep
resented by the forged notes is a
mystery. Even his associates in the
that the missing cashier played the
board of trade, and where the money
has gone is beyond the comprehension
of all The notes indicate that the
forgery has been going on for the
past two years. altho it may have been
longer.
Under the circumstances the hank
will not attempt To open until its Off
GERS are satisfied that the investiga
ton is complete. The last eXamina-
ton showed the bank had capital
of $4,000. reserve of $4345 and de-
posts of 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-25
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

no danger of Its breaking away They
when the ice was Jared loose and
down it came with a terrible crash.
Mr.. Smith escaped with only slight
bruises, but Mr.. Taylor was COM
pletely covered with ice. However,
Mr.. Smith soon succeeded in uncover
ing Fred and he was carried home in
quite critical condition. Four ribs
were broken and many bruises were
received. At this writing, he is slowly
recovering.
cIarksviIle.
There has been revision of the
rural routes of Butler county by the
postoffice department. The changes
are not radical for any of them. Some
of the routes which have had every
other-day service will now get SER
vice every day. There are twenty
nine routes in the county, and of
these the following have been revised:
Arlington, routes 1 and 2: Bristow,
route 1; Clarksville, routes 1 2 and
4; Dumont, route Q; Greene, routes 1,
8, and 4; Parkersburg, routes / and g.
The revision of route No. 4 from the
GAINESVILLE office is not of Importance,
cutting out no patrons, and adding
one to it that is now on No. 5. No 2
will go straight west from the post
office to the Great Western viaduct,
north to the Dye place. west to the
Doty school house. thence north till
it intercepts the present route at
Walt Wamsley's. No l carrier will
traverse the south, east and north side
of Sec. is in Dayton township, in
stead of the south, west and north
side of Sec. 49, as at present. The new
service for the county is effective Dec
LOT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-25

Pocahontas.
A. N. Cooper, pastor Of the Chris
tian church, has asked to be released
that he may take up evangelistic worl
in his native state of Michigan. HI
will stay until a new pastor can be
selected.
Grand Junction.
The seven year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Scherbart is suffering
from the effects of splitting some I've
on the side of her head. 1t burned
the hair away and ate into the flesh
on the head.
Radcliffe.
w. F.. Friend was quite painfully
hurt, Monday, by his limb above the
knee coming in contact with the point
| of a large meat knife that was lying
on the meat block. Several stitches
were necessary to reduce the
| wound.
Ogden.
The opera house in the Rattray
building is being rapidly repaired and
will be ready for use the first of next
month. 1t will sound good to Ogden
people to again hear that we have an
opera house. Asbestos curtains, fire
escapes have been applied to the build
ing, and electricity for lights. The hall
will be extended clear to the north end,
and will increase the seating capacity.
Doubury.
Mrs. Thomas Gray went to Sioux
City on Tuesday afternoon. Word
from her son, Frank, who was acct
denta1ly shot in the leg by a boy
hunting sparrows, was that he was
having some trouble with the wound.
The doctors had removed a couple
Of pieces of cloth that had been car
ried in by the bullet and it was
hoped that there would be no SER
ious infection.
West Liberty.
AS sample Of what the Iowa Con-
densed Milk company has done in the
wayiof distributing money among the
farmers Of this section, the Index is
informed that G. E. Coale has drawn
almost $4,000 for milk furnished since
the factory began business Jan. 1,
1904, four years ago The pay roll of
the company for the past several
has averaged $4,000 per month.
ers hereabouts is quite an item. A
new milk route will start next week
between here and Atalissa.
Bows.
Another exciting time took place on
Sunday evening. The participants
We're couple of employees from the
dredge ditch near the Calf, Constable
Parsons of Gait and Night Marshal
Johnston. The former in company
with a company Of men from the Best
ditch had been imbibing quite freely |
during the afternoon and late in the !,
evening started from Cobble's restau
rant to Hahn's livery barn to get their
team, preparatory to starting for home. I
Marshal Johnston followed them with /
a parting word about their leaving /
town, when one of the party by the
name of Henry Walker, sprang upon /
Johnston, striking him over the eye,
shaking and kicking him roughly. Mr..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-25
ISSUES ITS ONt MONEY
Lehigh Manufacturing Firm
Pays Large Force Of En-
ployes With Notes
MEN ACCEPT THE CURRENCY.
Merchants Agree to Accept Emergency
Issue at Face VaIue-Company Has
Payroll of $4,000 Per Month-couId
Not Secure Cash to Liquidate-
State News.
MEN ACCEPT THE CURRENCY.
Special to rlmes-Republlcan.

Fort Dodge, Nov. pa new vintage
| high in a few days, says the Argus.
The Lehigh Clay Products Company,
one of Lehigh's large manufacturing
plants will issue ST., 50 and IS bills
meet the pay roll and thus be able to
keep their plant in operation. While
the general money stringency thruout
| the country begins to look decidedly
better than when the last pay day was
had in Lehigh, yet the manufacturers
| of this place find it exceedingly diff
cult to secure the necessary currency
to meet their pay rolls, and while by
weeks ago, the Lehigh Clay Products
Company finds it impossible to secure
the necessary money to meet it's pay
roll this time. This company pays on
the 5th and Goth of each month and
their pay roll amounts to over $4,000
each pay day, which requires consider
able money and more than can be Sc
cured by this one firm this month, they
making the first payment this month
in currency. The company has over
$4,000, which is past due on ditch
contracts, much of this being con-
tracted by different boards of super
visors; but the money cannot be Sc
cured and the company has adopted
the emergency method of keeping the
plant in opera tiOn
The new money is printed on paper
the same size as an ordinary bill with |
the denomination in large figures on
each corner On the face of it is the
following wording: "Lehigh Clay |
Products Emergency Currency. Sixty
days after date of issue the Lehigh |
Clay Products Company of Lehigh,
Iowa, will pay the bearer the sum Of
$500" The bills are all signed by the
treasurer Of the company and counter
signed by the manager and book
keeper. The men of the plant are
perfectly willing to accept this form of
currency in order to keep at work and
the business men of Lehigh will ac-
cept the new money in payment for
anything that the men desire to buy,
giving them face value for every dol
lar paid