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The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
MOSES SALE DRAWS CROWDS.
UausuaI Reductions and Credit
Plan Helps Buyers.

plan Helps Buyers.
An extraordinary sort Of sale is COINS
on at ". b. Moses & Sons Just now, and
is attracting much attention. Some 5f
the reductions are OF 10 PEI cent. and
from this they run as high as 70 per cent.
Every department in the house is repre-
sented ia the bargain lists
The Moses nrm viii permit purchasers
10 select furniture. carpets, rugs-in fact
whatever they wish-paying 10 per cent
OF the purchase price now and the re-
mainder before September ], the goods 10
be delivered at the convenience of the
buyer after the final payment is made.
That is one reason why so many have
.aker interest in the sale and have
bought and are buying furniture and other
household necessities and iuxuries that
ordinarily they would have to purchase
in the fall, Most people who make
Washington their home. go away for the
summer. or for a portion of il, al least
AS a general rule, they either haven't
the money 10 make purchases for the
home in the spring. or else they feel that
Il doesn't pay, for if il isn't a question
of storage charges. there are any one of
dozen other drawbacks TO be Consid-
cred. But they have found that under
the conditions OF this extraordinary sale
they may make purchases at an aston
ishingly low price. pay only one-tenth
even OF that. have the goods kept for
them under ideal conditions all summer,
and in the faIl-0r. 20 be exact, whenever
they ehoose-pay the balance and receive
their purchases. It might almost be said
10 be buying high-grade stun at the sea-
son of highest prices, and yet paying the
lowest price for il.
The sale viii continue until the articles
which have been reduced are disposed Of
It is a case Of first come, first served, and
from the looks of things, everybody ia
town who appreciates the unusual char
acter and substantial value Of the novel
offer intends to be first.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
George VI. COhan In George Wash
Ington. jr.," at the National.

George n. COhan. in his latest appeal
TO the popular fancy, George Washing
ton, jr," appeared at the National Thea
ter last night before a large audience.
Since Mr.. Cohan announced, between the
acts. that he does not wish to be taken
seriously as a playwright or composer, II
must be supposed that he wishes by such
a statement TO disaTm criticism, but il is
to be feared that even this engaging
frankness on his part will not save him
from the distrust of the thinking theater-
goer. George Washington, jr" is
comedy, or song show as the pro-
gramme announces. to which MI Cohan
has added a bunch of songs, written il
his peculiar slangy vein, and a collection
of jokes and funny speeches, enough 10
make an entertainment of highly col
ored, typical Broadway character Mr..
Cohan. in his comical, nasal way, prances
through a variety of antics. There ia
nothing of the cut and dried nature in
anything he does. his writing and his
acting alike. follow lines which only he
can draw.
A genuinely artistic performance was
given by the old favorite Willis II. Sweat
nam, in one of his well-known and liked
colOred character sketches-this time a
darky who tries a variety of enterprises
finding no big money in charging people
for things they ought 70 get for nothing. ."
Vlnie DAILY, as Dolly Johnson. a Southern
girl has a fine figure and presence, and
dances we'll She is a most acceptable
partner for Cohen. Jerry J. and Helen
F. Cohen, the parents of the irrepressable
George, act we'll two characistic parts,
and that splendid actor, G. Harrison Hun
ter. more than did justice to small role
He Is decidedly out of his element in such
a play.
The scenes of George Washington, ir."
being laid at Mount Vernon, and in diff
ferent parts of a Washington hotel,
proved to be Of unusual interest. and the
staging and costuming left little to be
desired.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Last Night at the PIayhOuSeS
The CoInnaIIa--A Fine Performance
of an English Comedy.

The CoInnabIa-A Fine Performance
of an English Comedy.
Costumes may change and fashions
vary. but human nature has remained
the same under every condition and in
every age. The power of satirical and
amusing penetration into the composite
structure we call human character is the
stft OF the true humorist, and Oliver
Goldsmith. bsing blessed exceedingly
above his fellows in this respect. his in
comparable comedy. she st0ops TO Con-
quer, sun lives and is potent TO please
The old play was revived last night at
the Columbia Theater by a strong COM
pany headed by William H. Crane and
Ellis Jeffreys, before an audience Of such
ample proportions as To- justify the asser-
tion that the old English comedy, when
produced with convincing acting skill, has
still a drawing power above the ordinary.
As Mr Hardcastle. Mr. Crane finds a
character very much in his line. IL is
a character study. for the most part with
an interesting comedy vein resulting from
hiss oid-fashioned ideas and lack Of ia
miliarigy with the ways Of modern so
ciety He is very pleasing throughout,
and while II Is Of not nearly so broad
nature as some Of the delineatiOns upon
which his early fame rests. Il is eminent
ly more suited than the character which
he assumed TO portray ia Business is
Business"
As exhiIarating as ever appears Kate
Hardcastle. in the person OF Miss Ellis
Jeffreys The piquancy Of the part is
entirely suitable 10 her temperament, and
she is able to set forth with rare effect
fbe innate vsor1auffneGg of the role with
just that dash of mischievOus cOquetry
which has made Kate and in fact all nor
mai women, so lovable We find it IN
Portia. in Viola, and every heroine of
comedy; and what man would ride mile
to WOO a maid without il?
The irrepressible and exubeTant Tony
Lumpkins is undertaken by George Cid
dens, who makes a striking success, show
ing how a youth though spoiled by his
mother and soddened az the aleh0use, may
show pretty good metal after all. Mr..
Walter Hale. as young NARROW. possesses
al the elements Of a hne leading juvenile.
He has a fine physique and face. and en-
ters into the spirit OF the comedy with
dash ard understanding He is particu-
larIy effective in the scenes with the mis-
chievous heroine.
Fine support is given by Fannie Addison
Pitt as Mrs. Hardcastie, Margaret Dale
as Miss Neville Herbert Sleath as Hast
ing. and Fred Thorne as Diggory. The
production Is adequate in the way of set
ting and correct costuming, and the whole
perSorman nee would seem 70 justify the
revivification OF the early comedies Of the
master English craftsmen as a means of
relaxation from some of the latter-day
expositions Of horseplay and claptrap.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
WANT TO Be DELTAS
Ten Universities Apply to
Fraternity for Charter.
CONVENTION BEGINS WORK
Committees Are Appointed and
Other Routine business Is Trans
aeted-smoker Is Given for the
Delegates at the University Club.
The Programme for To-day.

College songs. stories. and personal ex-
periences of various kinds were the feat
ures of a smoker given by the Washing
ton alumni OF the Delta Chi fraternity to
the visiting delegates to the thirteenth
annual convention Of the society, at the
University Club. last evening Among
others present was Stuart Mcnamara,
assistant district attorney, Neither Sec
retary Cortelyou nor Vice President Fair
banks. both members Of the fraternity.
attended. The entertainment began early
In the evening and continued until quite
late.
Ten universities have communicated
with the officers Of the fraternity, re-
questlng information as 10 what method
of procedure should be taken 70 apply Tor
chapter charters to the order Yale and
the University of Texas have already
made application for a charter. The uni
versities requesting information are the
following; Southern California, Indiana,
Kansas. Iowa, North Carolina, Washing
ton and Lee, George Washington, and
Louisiana.
Committees are Named.
Committees as follows were appointed
at the business session yesterday:
Order Of busuess-BFide. Kuhn. and Rogalsky.
Emhlems and seals-Weikcrt and Caman.
Internal Development Bsrnum ingalls,. and Bride
Ritual aHd seeret-John. Williams Kernan. Me
Neyin.
Constitution -Hartigan. Maher Taylor Brothers,
Williams and Kent.
New chapters-Wright and Carlson.
Resolutions -Fmnk, Lusk, and Rocke,
fraternity ingalls,. Pierce. and OSuiisan
Auditing -MeGovan, Tano, and Knapp.
ofiCerB' report CaurseH, Ryan, and atatten.
This afternoon the delegates viii be
received by President Roosevelt at the
White House. The frat" men are ah5o
arranging 10 neglect business long encugl
this afternoon TO take in the Gle
Georgetown baseball game.
End with banquet.
The convention will come 10 an end
tomorrow with banquet at the Raleigh.
at which Secretary COrtelyou will act as
POSTMASTER
After welcoming the delegates Of the
Delta Chi Fraternity to Washington al
the opening session yesterday morning at
the local chapter house, 1898 n street
northwest. Col. John Blddle, District
Commissioner. explained the system OF
government of the District OF Columbia
John J. Kuhn, Cornell, 'ss IA" re-
sponded to the Commissioner on behalf
Of the fraternity. followed by L. Barton
Case. in behalf Of the alumni and W "
Taylor, Cornell, on behalf Of the active
chapters.
Yesterday afternoon the delegates and
visitors boarded several OF the large
rubber neck ears and were taken about
the city. shown the sights they had been
hearing about for years
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Clerks in the great store Of II. B. Claf-
lin, in New York. were resolved to get
themselves into a position whore they
would be independent Of the money y-loan-
ing sharks in case Of a sudden need for
small funds They formed a mutual ben
eft association. and each stoekholder
paid in . cents a week The money in
this fund was loaned at per cent a
week to such clerks as had hitherto
patronized the 0-per-cent-a-week sharks.
The scheme has worked to the satisfac-
ton of everybody, tie association has
money in the bank, and none Of the
clerks Is in the power of the shylocks
who loan money on salaries
Seven years ago an Illinois plow manu-
facturer sent a salesman 10 South
America. He centered his efforts upon
Argentina, but the best he could do In
the first twelve months was to dispose Of
forty plows. Considering that Argentina
is as large as all that portion of the
United States east of the Mississippi
River and ane tier of States west of it.
this was rather a slim showing. The
young man felt particularly bad about
his failure because he knew that lie had
a far better plow than those which were
being used I'm the country. He could ex-
plain all the points OF superior ty. but
the natives would pay no attention TO his
talk Then the young man evolved a new
plan of procedure. He was a factory ex-
pert, but had never had any field expert
ence, so he bought a team OF horses and
secured permission to break up a farmer $
dnFd reNaaruaH rIfffcrarffn- fap
a number of days, and then invited all
the men in the neighborhood 10 be his
guests at a sort of barbecue.
The pleasure-loving southerners re-
sponded to his invitation without having
any idea of the business nature of the
entertainment. The Yankee plow-drummer
furnished them with plenty OF food and
drink, and had some musicians present
to enliven the programme, Then he
donned his overalls mounted his pl5w,
and got busy with a practical demonstra-
tion Of how Uncle Sans machinery could
tear up the virgin sod OF the Argentine
pampas. He took more than enough or
ders to pay the expense Of his party, "
and after that went from one community
TO another. giving similar demonstrations.
That was the opening wedge for Yankee
plows I'm Argentina. ana they are now
being sold there by the trainload. When
was in Buenos Ayres visited great
wholesale implement and hardware house
that had $4000.0OO worth of goods on its
floors. and on most Of the tags and box
ends could be seen that sentence which
is so comforting TO all American travellers
Made In L. s. A
To-mOrrow-Historic Trees OF
America.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
The Lyeeum-A Clever BurIesaue
show

The Rialto FOUNDERS sang and danced
themselves into favor before two large
audiences at the New Lyceum yesterday.
The two farees-"A Day at Niagara
Falls" and "A Day at Sheepshead'-
proved capable vehicles 10 exploit the
feminine charms Of a large and we'll
trained chorus, and a number OF come
dians, headed by Sam Howe. a Hebrew
comedian OF no mean talent.
Singing predominated in the olio The
Bison City Quartet won applause. Sam
Howe sang some psrodies and recited a
few Yiddish stories. Martin and Meek
have an acceptable sister" turn. and a
series Of living pictures brought forth
vociferoUs applause. Carney and Wagner
have a neat dancing speciality. The per-
Torrance, taken in its entirety, is the
peer OF any burlesque show seen here
this season.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
MRS. PLATT WINS POINT.
Demarrer OF Newspaper In Libel
Case Is 0verruEed.

Demurrer of Newspaper ia Libel
Case Is 0verruIed.
Justice Anderson yesterday afternoon
ruled the demurrer filed by Attorney WI
ton ]. Lambert on Friday, March p to
the libel suit nled by Mrs. Lillian T. Platt
wife of Senator Plat, for $4,000
damages. from the Washington Times.
for alleged Hbelous publications concern
ing her which appeared In that paper in
October last The case will now 60 to
trial. It cannot be reached at this term
of court, ana accordingly viii go over un-
til the October term.
In his demurrer filed on behalf OF the
Times company. MIR. Lambert contended
that in this Jurisdiction married wo-
man cannot sue for libel without her hus-
band being joined as a plaintiff unless
the damages complained OF resulted TO
her separate estate or business, &c. Sen
ator Platt is not named as a party in the
suit.
c. c. Marsh, of New York, and H, Win
ship Wheatley. Of Washington, represent
the Times company. Mrs. Platts suit
grows out of the publication of articles
concerning the domestic troubles of the
Senator and herself
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
INFANT ASYLUM REMEMBERED.
Annual Donation nay Produces Aid
for Lille Tots.

for Little Tots.
Several barrels of -four and numerous
packages Of rolled oats aud crackers, to-
gether with supply Of dry goods and a
modest sum OF money were received by
the Sisters in charge of the st. AIMS
Infant Asylum yesterday, the occasion
being the annual donation day. The gifts
received this year were a little more
bountlful than those of last, but. the
Sisters say. there is a crying need for
further generosity.
over 10 little tots are being cared for
at the institution. Of which seventy-five
must be supported through the efforts Of
the Sisters. The other little ones are
either provided for by the Board Of
ChildTens Guardians or partly by their
parents. The loss Of government sup
port has thrown the institution upon the
mecry Of the Washington public and the
Sisters are somewhat disappointed that
the response to their appeals were not
more generous.
Donations OF meat. potatoes. and other
vegetables would have been gratefully re-
CeiVed
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
HamIine Church Celebration.

The young men Of Hamline Methodist
Sunday School announce an entertain
ment 10 be given by them Friday evening.
April L. at Pythian Hail. The announce
ment IS couched in unique language. as
follows: Oars gwine 10 be some rag
time music at the Pythian Temple. 1906
Ninth street northwest. by the young men
of Hamline Sunday School, Friday even
ing. April L. beginning about o'clock.
Leave your dignity at home for there viii
be some local hits and a feast of foolish
ness. The price will be > cents for
adults. and - cents for children"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
The Majesfie-sTexas" Stirring
MeIodrama.

The Majesfie-s'TexRs" Stirring
MeIodrama.
That delightful romance Of the Lone
Star State-''Texas' began weeks en-
gagement at the popular Majestic yester-
day before enthusiastic audiences at both
afternoon and evening performances.
This cOmedy-drama by Jane Mauldln
Feigl has had phenomenal success since
its first presentation some three years
ago. due doubtless to the human heart
interest and the bluff and hearty charac-
ters with which the piece abounds. The
play is lavishiy mounted and bears the
carmarks OF close and conscientious study
Of the characters and locale Of the action
The daredevil and kind-hearted cowboys
are, next 20 the love story that runs
through the piece. the central theme. and
Ike all Western plays il possesses IT'S
villainOus half-brsed or Mexican greaser.
The Mexican in this piece. Pasquale.
was vividly portrayed by Edward Archer.
Mr.. Archer's portrayal Of this difficult
was perfect. Louis Thiel, Howard Messi-
mer, and Charles r. Graham. who viii be-
remembered for their clever characterize
tions Of the boisterous cowboys. Okla
honey, Sam, and Tank. respectively. are
still IN the cast Their witty sayings and
uncouth manners are one of the JOYS Of
the performance. Charles ". Coburn is
again cast as "FreshWater Jack" The
remainder of the supporting company was
adequate in every respect.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Chase's-GeOrRe Evans and a Fine
Polite Vaudeville Bill.

George Evans and Harry L. Tighe
divide the honors of the bill this week at
Chases. The former, in 4 clever singing
monoIogue, and the latter with an ex-
eellent company presenting a college
sketch called Those Happy College
Days" This is one OF the most amusing.
up-to-date. and well-acted sketches in
vaudeville. AS five characters were
artistically played. while the singing OF
Miss Loris Scarsdale and the accompany
ing Of Mr.. Tighe added materially to the
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Rrvan vi speak ApriI I4.

William Jennings Bryan will speak in
Washington April Il. morning and after
noon The morning address viii be at
the Y. NJ c. A., and the following speech
under the auspices of the Union Veterans
League. at Columbia Theater at the Lin
coin memorial exercises. Two days later
Mr.. Bryan viii speak in Brooklyn.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Architects Company Incorporates.

Papers for the Incorporation of Frank
P. Milburn & &C. were placed on
file yesterday. The firm is to carry on
the business of architecture. the capital
stock being stated at $500. As ineorpOra-
tors appear Frank P. Nilburn. L. l. Nil
burn, and Michael Hester.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
D. A. r. Conference To-day.

The district conference of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution will be
held at the New Willard to-day, morn
ing and afternoon. One of the important
features Of the conference viii be the
election of a State regent and a State vice
regent Nominations of the candidates
on the national board viii also take place
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Rev. Edward NJ. Mott Improved.

Rev. Edward NJ Mott. pastor OF the
Church of the Advent. who has been iI
with pneumonia for several days past. IS
much improved, and II is expected he Will
leave his bed in a few days.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
The washington Herald by Mail.

Daily, one mOnth-...-.......-.. = cents.
Daily and Sunday, one month. s5 cents.
Daily, one year. r.....-.........,- $500.
Daily and Sunday, one year. $420.
This includes postage to any part of the
limited States and Canada.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02

long or shorter, thus rendering the pat
tern suitable for a simple or elaborate
dress. A cloth, pongee, or washing fabric
may serve. OF which AZ yards 80 inches
wide are needed for the medium size.
Sizes, 4, 6, 8, TO- Y years.
pattern of this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department. The Washington
Herald. 7S4 Fifteenth street northwest,
giving number esp and size wanted
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02

Little girls dresses seem especially
quaint and becoming, and one which is
adapted to almost any material is shown.
It is made with a yoke and trimming
bands, which allow OF very attractive
development and yet demand little labor
or expense. Narrow tucks in front and
back provide extra fullness for the blouse,
while the straight round skirt is laid in
side plaits and falls in a full ripple at
the hem. The sleeves may be finished
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02

merits Of the performance. The sketch
abounds IL local color and spirit, so much
spirit in fact, that in the general "mix-
up sofa pillow landed in q crowded
stage box with great vehemance yester-
day afternoon. George Evans got ths
audience in very good humor and then
tried to make them sing with him with
some success.
Fiske and McDonough gave a comedy
sketch called ''The Ladies Interfering
Society which, if dun in spots, Is new
and Possessed of q laughable termination.
The Four Bards sang a mixture Of parO-
dies sufficiently well 20 be recalled. and
John Donahue and Matte Nichols did q
comedy dancing act which was tolerated.
Rein Brothers, dancers, and The Ameri-
can VitagTaph iH THE Country School
MASTER completed the bill
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
st. Thomas.

Wardeas-Brig. Gen. G. a. woodward
and Melville +. Church. Vestry-Brig
Gen. John M. Wilson, John c. Davidson,
Chief Justice II. NJ Clabaugh, Mr.. Theo-
dore W Noyes. Mr.. Norman Gait, Brig.
Gen. John A. Johnston. Mr.. A. P. Cren-
shaw. and Mr. c. J. Bell Treasurer. Mr.
Crenshaw; assistant treasurers, William
.N. ePterson, Mrs. ]. e. Angel; resistrar.
John c. Davidson.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
CHURCHES HOLD ELECTIONS
Wardens and Vestrymen Chosen by
Episcopal Congregations.
POstpoBemenfs at 81. MarEarets
and the Church of the Iaearna-
tiOn-List of New omcIaIs.

The annual election Of the Episcopal
Churches OF the city were held last even
ing at the respective houses of worship.
Wardens, vestrymen, and delegates to the
diocesan convention were chosen. Elec-
tons took place al each Of the Episcopal
Churches with the exception of St.
Margarets and the Church Of the Inear-
nation. AT those two churches the cleo
tiOns were postponed.
The result Of the elections are as fol-
lows:
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
St. johns. washington Parish.

Rev Roland c. Smith, rector. Vestry-
men-Dr. Robert Reyburn. Henry Z. Pei
lew, Gen B. c. Card. James LoWndeS
Gen. George L. Gillespie, Rear Admiral
Rixey. Rear Admiral Charles H. Stock
ton. Edward McCauley; senior warden
Hon. A. 3. Hagner, Junior warden,
Hon. NJ. ". Fuller; delegates 10 the dio-
eesan convention-Hon. A. B, Hagner,
Thomas Nelson Page. James Lowndes
Rear Admiral Schley; alternates- ". Cor
doran Hill. Gist Blair, Gen. Henry G.
Sharper. and George w. Salter.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
ST. Adams.

Rev c. F. Bratenahl, pastor. Vestry-
men. James d. Nourse. James II. Taylor,
James r. Ellerson. William J. Andrews.
Edward Brooke. David F. Weaver, Baker
F. Weaver, and Robert S. Chew. War
dens, James b. NOurse and Edward
Brooke.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
II. Marks.

William r. Kent, Robert J. Walker. YES
trymen-Walter H. Harlow, John IL.
Chew. Henry J. Wylie, William +.
Grimes, Joseph II. Wheat, Clair R. Hill
yer, Frederick a Kendall, and NJ. H.
Herman.
Christ Church. Washington Parish.
Rev. A. S. Johns, rector. Wardens-James
Berry, s. P. Hardin. Vestrymen-Louis b.
Taylor. registrar Charles W. Terry,
treasurer; James Berry. j. z. Hutehin-
son, S. p HaTbin, John r. Stephenson,
John c. Schroeder. II. J. CaywoOd. Gene
terry committee. r. Hutchinson, John
C. Schroeder, James Berry. Delegates to
the diocesan convenion-James Berry. J.
f. Hutchinson. Alternates-C. f. Hutch
inson, John Lane Johns
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
81. John's, Bethesda
81. PauI's.

Senior warden. J. NJ. Mckinney: junior
warden. H. L. Rust; register, II. NJ. Dix
on, NJ. D.; vestTymen, W. B. Dent. II. NJ.
Dixon. NJ D.. L. A Pradt. ". F Koenig.
William A. Smith, Phil. K, Rely, +. De G.
Faust, Commander c. S. Rogers. L. S. n.
Delegates to diocesan convention, j. NJ.
Mckinney and L. A. Pradt.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-02
Christ Church. MashIngton Parish.
Trinity.

Rev. Richard p Williams. rector
Wardens-T. o Ebaugh, ". Al. Steuart
Vestrymen-Maj James T. Bell. Dr. j.
W. Bulkley. Henry English, c. ". How
ard. James W. French, Corbin Thomp-
son. E. n. Waters. and G. s. Whitmore
81. Johns, Bethesda.
Vestrymen-M. ". Offutt, james Dali
rymple o. W. Larman, r. c. DrumhuaS,
Dr. John L. Lewis, Latney Lewis. ana
John Phillips.