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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

of a jewel box made Of a solid piece of
rough wood. looking as though just cut
from the tree, except that the top is pol
ished and bears q gayly painted Ino.an
head. The souvenir Is one worth keeping
for Its oddity and picturesqueness.
Mrs. George Gould Is to appear at q
fashionable reception to be given in New
York in one-act play by Edward Van
lille. Mrs. Gould made the condition Of
her appearing that Kyrie Bellew should
be engaged to play the opposite part. The
play is to be given at a matinee which
will be the feature of the reception. Mrs.
Gould, who achieved stage fame in Au-
gustin Days company as Edith King
don. has acted but once since her mar
riage.
The attractions coming to the Belasco
Theater after the holidays are interesting.
Week of December 20. ]. K. Hackett's
production OF The House With 1000 Cam
dies" with E. NJ. Holland in the leadi"g
role, will be produced. Other engage
ments to follow will be Jul la Marlowe IN
Gloria the San Carlo Grand Opera
Company; Henry Miller and Margaret
Anglin in "The Great Divide;" Mrs. Fiska
in repertory; Bertha Kalich in "MarthI of
the Lowlands, and Francis Starr in The
Rose of the Rancho
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Contata at Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been made to pre-
sent the cantata. 'The Interrupted Pro-
ram" Christmas ente.tainn nj, IL L,
Memorial Lutheran Church. Vermont ave
nue. and 14th street. by the children of
the Sunday school. at o'clock tomorrow
evening. Friends of the church and men,
bers of the congregation have been invit-
I'd to attend. no charge being made for
admission.
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ing before a great stone image of Bhudda.
who looked upon them with his inscru-
table smile.
Then the 4:30 bell rang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Louis James has bought the Peer
Gynt" rights and production from the
Mansfield estate. and will appear in the
piece next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

1.-The Prince of Pilsen" has been pro-
duced in Paris with success, and will also
be shown in Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Henry E. Dixey Is to start out in new
play In January. He Is now engaging his
company for this starring tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Cecilia Lotus, who lately appeared in
1.-THE Lancers," Is to be featured with
Sam Bernard in new musical play by
Harry B. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Mrs. Sam Sothern. who was playing in
Clara Bloodgood's company, has been
engaged by the Liebler Company to sup
port Viola Allen in Irene Wycherly.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Grace George is to play Beatrice to
Frank Workings Benedict in Much Ado
About Nothing" Mr.. Worthing is eventu-
ally to be starred by Mr.. Brady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Sam Bernard was at one time an enter
tainer in vaudeville for the weekly remun-
Grafton of So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

James A. Beiss. whose performance Of
Col. Raleigh In The Man on the Box
will be remembered. Is this season play
ing in 1.-The Rogers Brothers in Panama. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Nine. Nazimova will produce her new
play THE Comet" next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Wright Lorimer Is to star next season
IN a Swedish play. Its name is Lucky
Per's Travels" and the author is August
Strindberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Henry Miller came forward on the occa-
sion of the severe scoring which the mu-
steal version of THE La'cers' received
and shouldered al, the blame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

David Belasco has now on his nst
David Warfeld, Blanche Bates, Frances
Starr, Charlotte Wa ker, Frank Kee IAN
Charles Richrnan. Mary Bates, Hamilton
Revelle and J. III. Benrino. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Eunice Gilman, a sister Of Mabelle Gill
man, has made her stage debut In Wor-
cester, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Lloyd Bling ham Ii paying the villains
part In Amelia Bingham's production OF
"A Modern Lady Godiva." This role was
originally played by John E. kelerd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

The engagement In New York of S'gnor
Novelli, the Italian actor, has been a
financial success. and he will probably
play a return engagement In the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

William Faversham has sold to Martin
Harvey the English rights to The World
and His Wife," Mr.. Faversham Will use
this play next season In this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

sons new lea ding woman, is one of three
members of the Classmates company
who come from a military family. Miss
Bow.ey is a sister of Capt. Albert ]. Bow
ley, aid-de-camp to Gen. Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Miss Beth Franklyn Is being received
everywhere very cord a ly in her play!et
Her Trial Marriage" She Is booked until
June in the piece which is the most sub
stantial evidence of it's success.
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FeffySeEVice'oAleXamdria.
Steamed Lackawanna every HOUR and \
HALF. am. to p. N. daily and Sum- SC
my5-tf.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Bernhardt Niemeyer, Washington boy
who is touring this season with William
Faversham in "The Squaw Man." will be
seen here next week at the New National
In the role of Andy, a "cowpuncher."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

James K. Hackett may secure the Amer
lean rights of new play called The Ex-
plorer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

When Wells Hawks formally took
charge of the Hippodrome his fellow
Friars gave him a great send of, with
contributions of various stuffed animals
to celebrate his installation at his new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Charles Frohman has engaged Miss JEFF
freyS Lewis to play In a new farce by
MesSrs. Hannequin and Pierre Weber, en-
titled Twenty Days in the Shade which
will be produced In New York January
%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Mrs. Fiske has been studying Ibsen's
''Rosmersholm' for three years. She will
make her first production of the play In
Providence this week. and after limited
engagement in New York will make a
tour of the principal cities of the east and
middle west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Albert and Frank Kaufman. 'the pro-
gram boys at the National Theater. were
both put out of business last week and
were missed by many. Albert cut his hand
badly while experimenting at the Nick n
ley Training School and Frank had a ses-
sion with the grip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

The theatrical interests in New Orleans
are stirred up over an ordinance intro
duced\ In the city council prohibiting
tights to be worn on the stage by either
men or women. 1t is pathetically d.
clared that If this ordinance is passed It
will bar Shakespeare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Elsie Janis and the members of 1.-THE
Hayden" company left New York last
>/F'rtday night for Chicago. where the road
tour VIII begin at the Colonial Theater.
washington IS among the principal cites
to see Miss Janis before the close Of her
tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

The next to pass that way was very
iisdainful lady, who looked about her
with a supercilious air of depreciation of
verything she saw. The first thing she
leigned to notice was the hat worn by
Capt. Allyn. Look at that hat" she
aid to her companion. They must be
unny people to send a hat like that to
e shown as a curiosity in a place like
his. Why. Teddy Roosevelt wore ha.
Ike that one in the Spanish war That's
rot oid-that's common as can be. 7
ion't see anything wonderful in that"
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In the English company which Maxine
Elliott brought with her from London to
support her in Under the Greenwood
great granddaughter of Douglas Jerrold
the famous wit and author of 'Black-eyed
Susan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Samuel T. Klawans of Washington. who
!. Is with Car otta Nilsson in 1.-THE Three of
U.s. was visiting relations in this city
last week. Mr.. Klawans has been en-
gagged by VIII A. Page for the Belasco
stock company next spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Golden West" before she will appear in
her new play.
Olga Nethersole Is to begin her engage
ment in New York in THE Awakening.
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Ruth Chester. formerly with James K
hackett. and for several seasons a con-
spicuous member of Mrs. Langtry's com.
pany, Is now we'll plac I'D with tine Kal-
cey-Shannon company. playing the rol
of Lady Westerly in The Walls of Jeri-
chO"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

The management of the Roundup"
celebrated its 117th performance in NV
York by Q unique souvenir In the form
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non, of the Kelcey-Shannon combination,
has the ingenue roles in 1.-THE Walls of
Jericho" ara Bridge" It is not SO many
years ago that little Winnie Shannon was
playing little Eva in .Uncle Toms Cabin. >,
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support her in Under the Greenwood
Tree" is Miss Mary Jerrold. saidto be the
great granddaughter of Douglas Jerrold
the famous wit and author of ''Black-eyed
Susan
Albert and Frank Kaufman. 'the pro-
gram boys at the National Theater. were
both put out of business last week and
were missed by many. Albert cut his hand
badly while experimenting at the Nick n
ley Training School and Frank had a ses-
sion with the grip.
Jonah's whale is to be dramatixed, and
the ingenious author has supplied a hero
and heroine for the story, which con-
interior. There will be no attempt at a
love story, however.
Ruth Chester. formerly with James K
hackett. and for several seasons a con-
spicuous member of Mrs. Langtry's com.
pany, Is now well plac with the KAI-
cey-Shannon company. playing the rol
OF Lady Westerly in The Walls of Jeri-
cho."
Josephine Smart, Washington girl, ,aet
seen here with Maurice Barrymore in
THE Boys of Company B." made her
debut Thursday afternoon at the Column
bia Theater as Betty Burnett. in THE Re
juvenation of Aunt Mary" succeeding
BeSs Bruce.
Little Leoni and Viola F'ugrath the
child-actresses with William Faversham
in THE Squaw Man." will entertain at a
special children's party next Thursda.
afternoon at the home of Romayne Due
The little artists will give the second act
from RIP Van Wrinkle" the pay In which,
they last appeared in Washington.
Many of Robert Blossoms princ'ra plav-
ers this season in Classmates" were
with him during his long career in
''Strongheart.' Among those who were n
the former play are Sidney Ainswnrth
Frank j. Mcintyre. Maude Granger, Mar
jorie Wood and George w. Barnum.
After tour of the principal cities. such
as Philadelphia. Boston. Washington. Bal
timore. Pittsburg and Cleveland, 18th
Gay White Way will return to New YORK
to complete it's season. Among the trav-
estes which are in the piece are some Of
the keenest hits in the dramatic and mu-
steal history OF New York.
MY Mamie Rose" the new play which
is % be produced by Arnold Day, Sounds
like coon" song. but II isn't /. Is a
story of the hero's rescue from Bowery
life, and his ascent into the literary M
pyrean. 1t is by Owen Kildare and DAILY
and the title role will be played by Mar
garet Wycherly. The play Is said to
part Of Kildare's life-story.
The management Of the Roundup
celebrated its 11Ith performance in NV
York by q unique souvenir In the form
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

It has been announced in New York that
after this season, Robert T. Haines will
become manager and win act only oc-
casionally. The Robert T. Ha mes Amuse-
ment Company has been incorporated at
Albany. and its object will be to produce
new plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Jonah's whale Is to be dramatixed. and
the ingenious author has supplied horo
and a heroine for the story, which con-
Germs Jonah's experience in the whalA's
interior. There will be no attempt at a
love story, however.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22

Josephine Smart, a Washington girl, ,aet
seen here with Maurice Barrymore in
THE Boys of Company B." made her
debut Thursday afternoon at the Column
bia Theater as Betty Burnett. in THE Re
juvenation of Aunt Mary" succeeding
ReSs Bruce
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
CARRIE NATION "A STAR
LEADING WOMAN IN "TEN NIGHTS
IN A BAR ROOM
Accepts a Position Where She Car
Haranaue the Audience Between
the Acts.

Two hundred dollars per week and
the privilege OF making ten-mlnute adj.
dresses between the acts were the In
ducements which secured the services
OF Mrs. Carrie Nation as the leading
woman with a Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" company now touring the
middle west and central states. In
letter recently received By II. ID.
Gordon, of Washington. Mrs. Nation
says she is enjoying the stellar life
hugely aud hopes to derive large
amount OF money out OF the venture.
The objects of her going on the
stage are twofold. she says. In Ken
lucky In several of the local option
districts a movement Is on foot to es-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12

tablish saloons In several cities and
towns which have heretofore been
known as dry" The liquor Inter-
ests are said to have obtained the
services of several orators and are
making vigorous campaign with the
hope of establishing saloons in these
districts.
The temperance societies organized
Ten Nights in Bar Room COM
panies and started them out on the
road Though these districts, in order
to counterfeit the influence OF the
liquor orators. Mrs Nation was made
the leading woman OF one OF these
companies, and It Is said that she
has proved great drawing card.
1t Is said to be the purpose OF Mrs.
Nation to establish in Washington a
home for inebriates. with a hospital
attached, whereby the so-called in
curables can be treated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
SHIPPED OLD MACHINERY
Electric Light Planr Getting Ready
for Operation.
BOILER HOUSE IS GOING UP
Nearly All New Plant Is in Position
and One Engine is Nearly
Ready For Service.

The power company Thursday
shipped the old engine and generator
that had been in use at the plant in
this city These machines have been
replaced by the new 1000 horsepower
engine and generator.
The work OF Installing the new ma
chinery has been held up by the delay
In receiving the big fly.wheel for the
engine. All the other parts of the ma
chinery are here and great part OF
1t Is in position but the work can
not proceed until the wheel arrives.
A telegram from the factory says that
the wheel was shipped on last Satur-
day and If that Is correct II should be
here in few days
Connection with the boiler and the
old engine has been completed and in
a couple Of days that Will be ready
for use. The work OF installing the
new section OF switch board is pro-
crossing and the first time that the
current Is off the connections with
the new machine viii be made
On the arrival OF the remaining
parts OF the engine the work of com
pletlng the assembling of the engine
will be finished and 1t should be ready
for service in short time.
Work on the erection OF the build
ing around the new boiler Is going on.
The foundation Is completed and some
Of the brick work Is up. The starting
Of the new machinery, however, does
not depend upon fhe completion of
this building. The old wood floor In
the power room has been taken out
and a concrete floor has been put
down When all the improvements
have been competed the power COM
pany will have very complete plant
In this city. and will. be independent
of the plant which Is now being oper-
ated at the river.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12

forward. and ready hands, attracted
by the noise OF the shooting, lifted
him up and carried him into the sa-
loon on a table. from which point he
was later taken to the Allegany hos
pital, where he died Saturday morn
ing. After the shooting Burns at
tempted TO get away. but Humphrey
Green. colored, grabbed him, hailed a
passing cab and with the help OF
others took him to the police station.
from which place he was removed
early Friday morning to jail. Burns
was about % years OF age, ard came
here from Delap 'aine, Fauquier coun-
ty. Va. about six months ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
LOST HIS CASH.
Maryland Carpenter En- Route to-
WhscIing Drops His Roll.

Parkersburg, Oct. l0. John Ade-
well, carpenter from RI ckville. Md.
arrived here on his way 70 Wheeling,
where he expects to locate AdeweH
met with bad 'uckwhile here When
he arrived In this city he had with
him $780, his savings for over a year.
He unfortunately met several crooks.
who after getting him on the outside
OF several drinks. relieved him of his
cash His wife, who was to join him
at Wheeling today. has been wired OF
the trouble and will make her debut
in the Stogie city somewhat later. The
city authorities have taken up the
case and will furnish Adewell with
enough money to get to Wheeling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
NELsoN-osBuRN.
jefferson County Lady Marries New
York Man.

marriage Of interest took place
Wednesday evening, when Miss Vir-
ginia Shute osburn, daughter of Mr..
Logan Osburn. of Jefferson county,
was married to Mr. Walter S. Nelson,
of New York. The ceremony was
performed at Shannon Park, Jefferson
county. the residence of the brides
brother-in-law and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs Milton o. Rouss. Rev. J. s. ALI
friend, rector of Zion Episcopal
church at Charles Town. read the
marriage service. which was followed
by an informal reception.
The decorations consisted of golden
rod. combined with autumn leaves.
Miss Mamie Saunders Osburn was
her sisters only attendant.
Mr. George Nelson, of New York,
was his brothers best man.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson left for we'd
ding trip. They will reside in New
York Mrs Ne'son has many friends
in this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
ROBINSON FOR BENCH.
Grafton Man Picked as Appontee to
West Virginia Supreme Court.


Grafton, Oct. l0--The appontmen
of ira Il. Robinson Of the Grafton
bar, to the bench OF the supreme court
of appeals OF West Virginia. to FIJI the
vacancy caused by the resignation re-
Gently OF Judge j. NJ. Sanders. OF
Bluefield although not yet Officially
made is understood to he an assured
fact This Is the news that reached
here from Elkins where Governor
Dawson attended the sessions OF the
state board of trade
1t is understood that as soon as he
returns to the capitol Official an
nouncement viii be made.
Mr.. Robinson appointed will be-
gin work in his new position imme
d ately, as he next term of the state
supreme court begins October 10 AT
Char eston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
MOVED HERE FROM BALTIMORE.
q. g. o. Conductor Adams Will Reside
In This City.

Captain George Mcdonald. y. e.
o. passenger conductor. move today
from 3l2 West Martin street TO his
recently purchased house. corner OF
Martin aud Raleigh streets, which he
has had extensively rrmodeled paper
ed and painted The house was for
merly occupied by Miss Susan Mid
dlecamp.
Captain J. W. Adams. another y. e.
o. passenger conductor, will move his
family here next week from Baltimore
and occupy the house vacated by
Captain Mcdonald
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
CONVENTION ADJOURNS
Berkeley County Sunday School
Workers Return Home.
MISS GRAHAM'S CLOSING TALK
Resolutions of Thanks Adopted
Large Offering Lifted--conven
ton Largely Attended.

uoh Largely Attended.
The second annual convention of
the Berkeley County Sunday School
association that had been holding its
sessions in the First Baptist church
here since Tuesday night, adjourned
Wednesday night.
The closing session was full of in
terest to the delegates and the large
audience generally and indeed, the
meetings were all very beneficial and
helpful to the Sunday school work
ers.
After the song service. assisted by
an orchestra with piano accompani-
ment and prayer by Rev. DIR. J. A.
Hoffheins. Miss M. v. Graham, of
Wheeling, state superintendent OF the
primary department gave a most in
teresting talk on her visit to Rome
last April, whittier she went to attend
the Worlds Congress of Sunday
SCHOOs NuTkeFS.
She made profound impression on
the audience by her description of
scene in the famous Roman coliseum
or ampitheater of vespasian, the larg
est in the world, where the early
Christians were torn to pieces
in the arena by wild beasts. but
where. on this occasion, fifteen hun
bred Christian people knelt on the
ground and prayed and lifted their
voices in song. Altogether the adj
dress was decidedly one of the best
delivered at the convention.
The only other address was made
by Mr.. w. c. Shafer, OF Wheeling,
state general secretary of the asso-
citation His topic was "A New Key
For the Ring and he handled his
subject with his accustomed skill and
eloquence.
Mrs. John f. Oliver, this city, was
elected superintendent of the primary
department of the county Sunday
school organization.
The offering for the necessary ex-
penses OF the convention and for the
organized work of the association
amounted to $35.
Words of parting fellowship were
spoken by a number present and then,
after benediction by Rev. A. b. VIII
son, the convention adjourned.
Resolutions.
Before adjournment Rev. Chas. s..
Trump, chairman OF the committee on
resolutions offered the followin" reso-
lutions, which were adopted:
Whereas, This convention has been
such a decided success and inspira-
ton to all Sunday school workers
and visitors,
Resolved. That a vote OF thanks be
rendered w. c. Shafer, state general
secretary, and TO Miss NJ. V. Graham
superintendent OF the primary de-
partment, for their valuable services.
Resolved. That vote OF thanks be
rendered to the speakers who deliver
ed such helpful addresses.
Resolved. That vote of thanks be
given the pastor, officers and mem
bers of the First Baptist church, for
the use OF the sanctuary for this con
vention.
Resolved That vote Of thanks be
given the newspapers of Martinsburg
for full and valuable reports OF the
proceedings OF the convention.
Resolved. That we aim to make
Berkeley county a banner county so
as to complete permanent organiza-
ton.
Resolved, That a vote OF thanks be
given those who favored the conven-
ton with special music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
The New Bank Building.

Mr. Phiip Spiesz. representative
of the Observation-Disclosures Safe Co.,
Hamilton, Ohio, is decorating and 9th.
erwise finishing the vault in the new
banking house OF the Old National
bank. He expects to complete the job
by Saturday evening.
The furniture and marble wains-
coating for the banking room are here
and will soon be placed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-10-12
Train Auditors.

Train auditors have been placed on
trains 50 and IA. The work of these
officials is to collect the tickets. They
have nothing to do with the running
Of the trans. Auditors viii be placed
on other ira MS on this division later.