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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-01
NEW STEAM TURBINE
INVENTOR CLAIMS THAT IT IS
REVERSIBLE.


Special Cabcgram to The Star.
LONDON, October 1.-The enormous ad-
vance in maritime engineering which was
marked by the introduction of the steam
turbine does not represent the final phase
in that branch of mechanical science. Great
though the advantages of this system of
propulsion undoubtedly are, the turbines
far in use suffer from the disadvantage
Of revolving only In one direction. aid ad
dtional turbines have to be fitted in order
10 enable vessel to go asteTn. AS going
astern is little more than an incident in a
vessels voyage compared with the whole
transit. the supplementary turbines for this
purpose are necessarily idle during the
greater portion of the ships cal, e~.
The great desideratum Is thus turbine
which combines within itself the power of
revolving in either dirtt ton at the WI of
the engineer. and In propelling the ship
forward or backward by the mere manipu-
l8tion Of valve. Such turbine has. IT
s. Clljmed, been evolved by AuSrIo-
AmeTfcan engineer. Mr.. Charles Ot:O
D"utsrhmanu, who has patented his i'll
v.ution in England. @ Germany, the United
States and olSayI lE"e.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
CARGO SUBSIDIES FAVORED
President Not Satisfied with Mail
Carrying Plan.
VIII Confer with Speaker Cannon
and Others About Shipping Bill.
Compromise Measure Likely.

President Roosevelt is not satisfied with
the compromise ship subsidy bin which
provides subsidies for mail-carrying YES
sells caly. and he viii try 10 persuade
Speaker Cannon 10 sanction a provision
for cargo subsidies. As soon as the
Speaker returns from DanviIIe. the Presi-
dent viii confer with him and with other
members who are potent IN shaping Iegis-
lation.
It is not contemplated that the cargo
feature will be extended TO ships on the
Atlantic coast, but the President favors
cargo subsidies on lines 10 the Philippines
and TO South America II he can arrange
some plan with Speaker Cannon by which
this can be approved. It is expected that
he viii recommend cargo subsidies Of this
character in his forthcoming special mes
sage on the subject
Such a recommendation. It is pointed
out, would be pleasing alike 10 Secretary
Taft who sometimes remarks that he is
a resident Of the Philippines more than
Of any State. and to many owners of
sailing vessels
Supporters Of the subsidy bin as il
passed the Senate assert that they are
well satisfied with what the President
has said TO them about it during the holt
days They predict that some bill will
speedily be reported from the Committee
on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. whl-h
viii meet next Monday. A leading mem
Der OF the committee said yesterday that
he feels certain a compromise can be
reached which practically all the Repub-
hcans on the committee will be willing
to support.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
The Vusrtette" Makes n Big Hit
with the Audiences at Chase's.

Seven recalls and four enCOres was the
tribute paid 10 the fine work Of The
Quartette.' a male organization. which
made one OF the hits Of the season ar
Chase's yesterday afternoon and evening.
Enthusiastic as are the audiences at this
theater, such marked preference has sell
dom been shown for any one act. The
singing Of Gee, This Is Lonesome
Town" by Mr. Ellis was particularly
good, while the ensemble work could
hardly be improved upon. Joseph Harris
tabloid musical comedy called The Ten
Crickets,' came IN for q g0odly share OF
appreciation. Il is "A very pretentious pro
duction. with pretty scenery and cos
tunes and unusually good voices. The
soprano numbers were taken by Miss
Norma SeymOre. who is the possessor of
an exceptionally attractive and we'll
trained voice
Harry LadeH and Rosa Crouch did q
song and dance turn which won instant
favor Miss Crouch is UndeniabIy clever
in the use Of her lower limbs. Her vocal
chords are not as flexible as her feet. Aus
TN Walsh was responsible for something
new in an act called Sightseeing
Sights He was seated in a fake auto
mobile and the sights" were stereopti-
con His remarks completed the act.
The four Dunbars gave an amusing as
Wei as difficult aerial act, and little Zena
keife and her pony proved interesting
Inc American vitagTaph in the Merry
Tollcs OF Satan completed the perform
ance.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Billy CIinOrd at the Majestic.

Billy tSingle) Clifford. the favorite sing
ing comedian, is the bright. particular at
traction at the Majestic this week. Al
though the play, "A Jolly Baron" has
been seen here before under a different
title, it was nevertheless received win
enthusiasm. The play does not depend
upon any strong dramatic story TO arouse
the interest. but rather the abilities Of The
different members Of the company in their
specialties which were scattered through
out the action of the comedy. Billy Gift
ford Is himself prominent in a number of
weli-rendered ditties. His speciality in the
last act was warmly received. and Billy
with his accustomed gTdCefulness. deIfv-
cred characteristic speech. The chorus
was very small, but their vivacity. excel
lent voices. and charming personality
more than redeemed the deficiency.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Eddie FOy Delights Audience at the
BeIHscO in 1.-THE Earl and the Girl

At the Belasco Theater last night the
presence Of an audience distinguished in
personnel and Of numerous proportions
marked the opening Of the New Years
week festivities, the attraction being
The Earl and the Girl" with Eddie Fov
as chief merrymaker. The production he
longs distinctly 10 the modern musical
comedy class. with only the shadow of
plot, and depending entirely on a string
of catchy musical numbers. interspersed
with plenty Of broad comedy and novel
spectacular features. the whole sur
rounded by an development Of brilliant
scenery and muIti-cOIored costuming. The
cast has been changed somewhat from
last season, in some instances for the
better and in some for worse.
The major part Of the fun-maklng falls
to Eddie Foy, as the vagabond Snowman.
Jim Cheese. He seized upon the occasion
20 again demonstrate his capabilities as a
pr0voker Of hilarious fun, easily maintain
ing his position as a leader in the class. Al
though his methods, in a great degree, are
those of the clown, there is no denying
the irresistible power Of his humor, or the
spontaneous character Of the laughter he
evokes. Last night he gave his famous
limitations, including those of President
Roosevelt and John d. Rockefeller. rem
dered several new topical verses, and
cracked all the old jokes with some addi-
tons.
An interesting feature was the first APP
pearance here of Miss Clara Inge. as FL
phin Hay, the part until recently PLAYED
by Miss Elsie Moore. She is evidently
very young, but her performance last night
gives great promise along lines pertaining
TO the ingenue Her voice. though very
light, is pleasing, her manner has that
chicness which is essential and above
all, she is pretty. Her whole interpreta-
ton was pleasing, and a little more IA
miIiarity with the part will no doubt
make it entirely successful
The play is replete with bright and
catchy musical numbers. some of which
haye become highly popular as whstling
airs. notably Cheyenne" and I Would
Like TO Marry You" The former was
rendered with great spirit by Mr.. W. II.
Armstrong and chorus. while the last
named vas acceptably given by Miss
Inge and ensemble. The Grenadiers
March was sung with martial effect bv
Mr.. Armstrong. and other good numbers
were Shopping by Miss Isabel DAT
mOnd; Mediterranean Blue" by Mr.
Harry 3. Lester; The Marionette," Dy
Miss Diamond, and II Want a Man
Made to Order for Me-" by Miss zeIma
Rawlston
There are several novel features in the
way of spectacles introduced, the most
effective being the use of nine floral
swings, electrically decorated, in con-
junction with the song How Would
You Like 10 Spoon With Me?" The
motion of the swing in time with the
music, the glitter Of the colored lights,
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Harry BuIger Captivates "A Large
Audience at the Columbia.

Something new in the field Of musical
comedy was offered at the Columbia
Theater last night. where Harry Bulger
held forth to a large and friendly au-
dience. The Man from Now" is the
name of this effort from the humorous
and facile pen of John Kendrick Bangs,
SISTED by Vincent Bryan. The diversion
from the set form is developed by a story
somewhat suggestive of the vein Of Ed
ward Bellamy or II. G. Wells, and deals
with the projecting Of modern characters
! into an imaginary future In this in
stance. 2go6.-is the year selected for the
Utopia In question, and this being a fer
tile subject for the funny man, be he
author or actor. between Mr. Bangs. the
itterateur and Mr.. Bulger, the comedian,
the spectator has a hilarious time.
The music of The Man from Now was
composed by Manuel Klein. and has a
swing and tUnefulness sure 10 make il
popular. a slightly reminiscent flavor In
no wise detracting from its engaging
quality. The stage settings and costumes
are lavish in their beauty, and the chorus
especially was provided with many at
traetive changes Of attire, making a sue
cessiOn Of pictures hsrdly equaled by any
musical comedy seen neTJ this season.
The admirable grouping and handling of
the large number Of persons on the stage
were worthy Of note.
Harry BulgeT is a genuinely funny fell
low. who knows how TO sing a topical
song with the best effect, and is
thoroughly conversant with the good
points Of "a joke. There Isn't Anything
way. He introduced many original and
COmical pieces Of business that kept the
audience in a continual gale OF laughter
In the song. What's the Matter with
Our Team?" in which he directed the
antics Of the athletic girls Of the chorus
in an amusing football game and dance.
"a real football was kicked all over the
auditorium. many Of the audience join
ing in the sport Of hurting il back upon
the stage. This stunt eliminated in a
very pretty kick by Helen Hale. who
landed the bail in the gallery with ease.
Miss Hale Is bound to be a favorite on
account of her dainty beauty and fresh
ness. She sings and dances equally well.
IsObel Hall, the leading soprano. has an
excellent voice, but should suppress =
tendency to overacr. Hattie Arnold, as
MatricUla. president Of CAESAR College.
1856, was thoroughly amusing partner
in Buyers fooIery, Z. II. O'COnnor. rs
a rural constable. and Edward Martindel.
as the professor who is the cause u all
the trouble. were both clever Walter
Lawrence has a good tenor voice. and
sings and acts acceptably A fine bit 0f
character work was Phil Branson's por-
trayal Of John p. Pennypacker, a billion
aire
Musically speaking, the work Of the
chorus is excellent, most Of the songs
being an attractive tumble of pseudo
science and pretty girlishness. delightfully."-
inconsequen and airy n0things. 50
pleasing % the true admirer of the genus
musical comedy. John McGhie. the we'll
known leader, conducted the orchestra
with his usual ability and effectiveness.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
WHAT Do GIRLS READ2
Rider Hnggard, and Not Marie Co
reIli, Most Popular Author.

From the Chicago Post.
What do girls Tead2" is a question
which is causing much discussion in
England at present In an effort to as
certain what books most appeal to the
girls Of the British colonies. the League
of the Empire sent broadcast a series
Of questions which the young women IN
British Africa, India, and other ends of
the world were asked to answer. In the
December number of the Nineteenth
Century these answers are reviewed and
some interesting discoveries made. In
the best papers" it is stated. Marie
COrelh generally takes a very back seat"
Again, miss of fifteen, writing from
South Africa, remarks: My reading is of
a varied kind. According TO the mood I
happen 10 be in. 1 read light novels.
Dickens. books of travel and adventure.
biographies, poems and plays" The
Story of a South African Farm" If
seems, IS seldom read by English South
Africans. In PARKWAY Australia Booth
Harrington, Mrs. Wigs, owen Wister.
Winston Churchill, and Ralph Conner
are among the most popular novelists.
Very few girls" says the reviewer.
have read any work Of Mr.. Meredith.
ana sad number confuse him with the
late Henry Seton Merriman" Rider
Haggard is the most popular living au-
thor, 1t appears with Kipling a close
second Canada alone saves Sir Gilbert
Parker's novels from the bottom place"
IN the list Of seven. In poetry Tenuysou
naturally takes first place, while our own
Longfellow ranks second.
The newspapers, it seems, are widely
read by the young women of the British
colonies. Births, deaths, and marriages.
weddings, and even funerals, are some
times the chief reasons given for news
paper reading" A New Zealand girl OBJ
serves: I read Punch regularly; we take
no other weekly paper, and beyond po-
litical events the daily ones are not worth
reading"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

Inc Walker. Miss Gertrude White, Miss
Adele May, Miss Smith, and Miss Gearin,
Mr.. James Baden, Mr. Lymon Burdine.
Mr. Raymond Clark, Mr.. Elmer Evans.
Or Griffith. Mr.. George Hernon, Mr.
James Kelly, Mr.. Francis Kilkenny. Mr..
Maurice Lennon. Mr.. Arthur and Mr.. Leo
May. Messrs. Joe, VIII, and George Sulli-
van, Mr.. Joseph Morton. Mr. Lester Sis.
Mr.. Fillmore Warder. Mr.. Louis Woulfe
Mr. Fred Kneit. and Mr.. Walter Gearin.
The Belmont Athletic Club was delight
fully entertained last evening by MIR. En-
nest Johnston, at his home, 9S Rhode
Island avenue northwest. The drawing
rooms, hail, and dining-room were
trimmed with Christmas greens. holly.
and Drofusion OF mfstIetce, with &pen-
nants of red and black, the club colors.
featuring conspicuously IN the decora-
tons
After an evening Of progressive eucbre.
followed by a dainty supper. the Young
people gathered around a big open fire
and watched the old year out. The guests;
were Miss Ruth Hoslinson, Miss Ethel
Paxson, Miss Mabel Sullivan. Miss Ethel
Parker, Miss Annie Sis, Miss Helen
White, Miss Erma Bacon. Miss Ethel En-
init, Miss Louise Hoover, and Miss Edith
Earnest; Mr.. Lester KengIa. Messrs. Roy
and Clifford Howard. Mr. Cassin Williams
Mr.. Earl Smthson, Mr. Frank GaeK1ar
Mr.. Irving Boernstein. and Mr.. Joseph
Mccarthy.
Mrs. Alexander Brltton has cards out
for a young peoples dance on Friday
evening. January 4. at the Chevy Chase
Club, for her schoolgirl daughter. who is
home from Bryn Mawr for the holidays.
Miss Kate H. Fish has resigned her
position at GalIaudet College to become
principal Of the Pennsylvania Oral School,
at Scranton.
Mr.. Arch G. Kent, who has been in
Cuba the past seven years, is at home
spending the holidays with his parents.
Rev. and Mrs. Alex. Kent, at &c T street
northwest
One Of the prettlest Of holiday parties
was the domino dance given at the resi-
dence Of the Misses Emma and Minna
Schafer, on Vermont avenue. amid
Christmas decorations. The guests mys-
tliltd edcu OJheT unui II O'Clock, un-
masking then for the supper dance. All
were individually introduced by the
charming young hOstesses.
The Christmas color scheme was car
ried out ia the unique dance programme
and many Of the costumes.
DR. and Mrs. Jesse Ramsburgh and
their two children have returned to their
apartment in the Portner.
Robert PRESLEY Porter. Mrs J. Robert
Anderson, and her daughter Eloise, who
have been the guests Of Or. and Mrs.
Donald G.. Macleod for the HOLIDAYS. re-
turned Monday to their home in Park
ersburg, W Va
Miss H3lford will entertain a party Of
sixty young people at breakfast to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Mccormick. Of Bit
more street, are entertaining their nieces.
the Misses Walsh. Of Cohoes, y. Y. dur
ing the holiday season.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
..kentucI.y Bellies" at New Lyceum.

Kentucky Bellies as a New Year attrac-
ton TO the patrons of the New Lyceum
this week. The performance opens with a
burlesque on the Boni de Castellane af-
fair, which was well received. The olio.
although small, was far above the ordi-
nary, and included, besides the Century
Comedy Four, in harmony and comedy.
Andy Mcleod, the Irish minstrel: Young
Buffalo, in feats of craftsmanship. and
the Wiora Trio of Hungarian singers and
dancers
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
The Ninety and Nine" ut the Acad-
envy of Music

Last nights offering at the Academy
was a play Of the Biblical title, '"The
Ninety and Nine" Although a religious
theme IS made use of, it was carefully
done. The play is one Of those rural
dramas that never fail to please certain
audiences with their homeIy comedy char
acters and simple stories, The scenic ele-
ment OF the production was one of the
most creditable factors, especially the
realistic run of a locomotive through a
forest fire. Miss BayOne Whipple is seen
IN the leading role, and she is responsible
for much Of the enjoyment of the evening.
She gave a very smooth and finished per
Torrance.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
The WAY He Felt.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tom (dejectedly)-Miss Fridgett went
back to Boston to-day. I proposed to her
at the dance last night and she rejected
me.
Dick-Yes, saw you just after it hap
pened.
Tom-You saw me? You must have had
a magnifyiug glass with you.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Our January
1907
White Sale

Which begins Wednesday, the 3D. will be especially interest
ing those who choose at this season. repensh their house
hold linens and personal supplies of wearables.
There wisdom in laying stock of white materials
to be used latcr-n the summer me-and many of these
goods have been purchased and offered very much below
their real value.
The White Sale represents collection of practical white
and white fabrics all useful and necessary and we feel
justified saying that other time will you find such
splendid values Prices spccaoer than usual in some
but amarked such basis as only our great
purchasing facilities and outlet make possible.
The best products of the looms of France Germany Eng
land Switzerland and Belgium represented here along with
the matchess merchandise of our own land
The goods include
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

and the catchiness of the air. all con-
tribute toward creating a scene Of novel
quality.
The principals are assisted by a strong
chorus, with physical charms above the
average, while the scenic and costumlng
properties are fresh, with every shade of
color and variety Of spangles.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
Herald Want Ada

VIII be received at Kener's Pharmacy.
9th and 5 SITS. NV, and promptly for
warded TO the main office.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
In The SOCIAL WORLD
MiSSAlice FitzHugh Becomes
Bride Of w. [. Deming.
PARTIES PLANNED FOR REDS

First of Series of Dinners for Am
bassndOr to Great Britain and Wife
and Mrs. COEIes-SenatOr and Miss
henn Entertain-SOciety Notes.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01
All Calendars Reduced to Half Price.
The New Year

VIII inaugurate the activities which announce the beginning
of the spring merchandising series of daily store will
follow succession and will be of great interest to patrons
and to the shopping public
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

Muslin Underwear,
Muslin Bed Coverings,
Muslin by piece or yard,
Cotton Dress Materials,
Household Linens
of every sort,
Lace Curtains and Bed Sets,
White EnameIed Beds,
Blankets and Quilts,
Handkerchief.
Mems Furnishing Goods,
Stationery
(both social and buSiness),
China and Glassware,
Bric-a-Brac.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

The character of White Sale is SO we'll known the
intrinsic values appreciated that the simple
of our readiness is significant in its import.
Wednesdays Star and Times and Thursdays Herald and
Post will contain Muslin Underwear Household Linens &C.
in detail
Other announcements will follow in quick succession
The Washington herald., 1907-01-01

The young bride wore her wedding gown
Of Renaissance lace, built OF white satin.
The drawing-rooms and halls were
trimmed with Christmas greens and red
roses and carnations. and these colors
were carried out very effectively in the
decorations of the table. from which d
buffet supper was served during the even
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-16
ELEGANT RECEPTION RENDERED MRS.
]. A. RICHARDS AND MRS. W. FAVORITE.

was that given on Friday afternoon by
Mrs. w w. Richards in honor of Mrs.
J. A Richards. her new daughter-in-
law. and Mrs. w. w. Favorite, of Gulf
port.
The marriage of Mrs. J. A Richards
and Miss PalmaS occurred on Wednes-
day, June u, at the home of the bride
in Mobile, the young couple coming
Immediately to Pensacola, which will
be their future home
At the reception there were about
eighty guests. and Mrs. Richards met
many charming people. who will make
her stay in Pensacola pleasant one.
while Mrs. Favorite had the pleasure
of greeting many of her girlhood
friends.
Beautiful decorations helped to
make the home attractive, the parIor
being done in pink, white and green.
pink Oleanders and pink carnations
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-16
CUPID BUSY DURING JUNE, HIS
ARROWS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE MARK.

The quotation of I'm the spring a
maiden's fancy lightly turns TO
thoughts of love-" has surely been
proven true in the past few weeks
iif one may Judge by the many we'd
idings which have occurred during this
time.
And it is not altogether the maid
ems fancy, for a number of Pensacola
boys have gone to other cities and
brought home, or will bring home, the
maidens of their choosing
June will make a record on we'd
dings that subsequent months will
have trouble in surprising.
The first of the June weddings was
that of Miss Ethel Maura, and Lieut..
Frank Fitz-Hugh Richards, the young
couple leaving Immediately after the
ceremony for Havana. Cuba, which is
for the present their home.
On June twelfth three pretty we'd
dings occurred. the first at a quarter
of ten in the morning, when Mr.. o. c..
Moore of Marianne and Miss Eva Lii
liam Keeling was united in marriage
at the home of the brides parents,
their future home to be In Mariana.
At eleven thirty the same date Mr..
Lawrence Green and Miss VERNE Nc
Hugh were united in marriage at ST.
Michaels rectory, going Immediately
TO Savannah Ga, their future home. o
At eight in the evening also at st.
MichaePs rectory, Miss Mary Cecile
Hatton and Mr.. Frederick Muller
were married, Rev Father O'Brien of
Mobile, officiating Mr.. and Mrs
Muller remained in Pensacola and are
now costly located at 500 East Greg
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-16
Contributions Wanted
For Soldiers Home.

The United Daughters of the Con
federacy of Pensacola. are anxious 10
send a box to the Soldiers Home ar
Jacksonville, as they have been re
queSted to do so
Mrs. F. D. Tracy will have charge
of the donations, as she is the repre-
sentative of the soldiers home in this
city
Those things which are particularly
solicited for the benefit Of the veter-
ans are underclOthing. socks. house
hold linen, tobacco and any little
fancy article in the way of groceries
The American National Bank will
also receive sums of money, which
those wishing TO help the heroes OF
1876 are willing 10 give
Pensacola should make a good
showing in this matter and contribute
literally to the good cause.
Mrs. Tracy will receive the dona-
lions at her home, 422 North Spring
street, and as soon as a sufficient
amount is received the box will be
sent to the soldiers nome at Jackson
Vile