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The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
FAIR CROWDS ON INCREASE
Because of Heavy Track, Running
Races Displace TrOtting Events.
silver Brook, Cousin Francis. Bell
the Cat, and Flying VirRtninn
Winners in Four Races.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Oct S-Thc attendance
to-day 1T the fair grounds was much
larger than on the opening day. on ac-
count Of the heavy track, due 10 q drench-
ing rain, the troJtiuE races were declared
of and four running races placed instead.
The time was not unusually fast, and
the only close finish was in the steeple-
chase the last race. Dame Fortune was
the favorite in the FIRST race. and quite a
sum was dropped on her by the bettors,
Silver Brook. a 4-to-l shot, taking first
money, The second race had a large
field. with Cousin Francis. 10 /, the
winner. In the first quarter in this race
Jockey Jackson. on Jonah, feu but he was
mlnjured. Bell the Cat the favorite in
the third race, won handily, and Flying
Virginian took first money in the sreeple-
chase, with wild Range, the fayorite,
second. Summaries
FIRST RACE -TIye-aishtbs of a mile: $40 Sill
V.r Brook. first Dame Fortune second. Roy Poly
third. Time. lao. LuCllus. B0bcca Cohen. Ale
ua, Sir Pitrhey, King Of Spades Tide, Hugo Far
rgIl Judge DruJ5u. A1Waka TUistcr, and Broad
SECOND RACE-Oue-hsF mile: SO. Cousin
Francis first; Ran After second Van Loan, third
Time. 3ss-z Melting, Galebs R3ly Poly. King 4
Spades RaUprgl, Lamp Trimmer H. L. Frank
Retrospect. Mary Iessie. ard Jonah also ran.
THIRD RACE-Ouc mile; 500 Bell the Cas-
first; Beatrice IT,, second; Cadcc. third. Time.
lls. Knight o. Weston, Congress. Tom Lawson.
ard T8uGau also ran.
fOU RTH RACE-Two and 0ne-haf miles; stecn'e-
chase; 500 FLYING Yrgiuiau. frst Wild Range.
zsc1ud Water Course third Time. G@3 Ida
Woodlands and John r. Owens also ran.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

are those of sympathy with innocence
battling against wrong.
Perhaps this play. without any grave
problems or particularly striking situa-
tiOns, would never have made the mark
Il had If 10 had not been for the strikngly
clever acting OF Miss CarlOtta NillsOn.
She is an actress of much mere than the
ordinary ability, and I'm both voice and
facial expression She has the power To
get the most out Of the lines and the
situations. Il is hard TO think 0f another
actress who could so conyinciugly por-
tray the infinite tenderness and purity Of
a girl Ike Rhy Macchesney. In the last
act where she is trying to persuade that
cub of a brother OF hers 10 do the right
thing, the pleading she put into her voice
as she tried TO find every excuse for him
was marvellous. Il might have done the
same thing myself" she sobs, but all the
| time the audience is made 20 feel that
under no possible circumstances could
Rhy AIacchesney have done anything
mean or petty. No matter whether the
emotion Miss Nilsson displays Is that
high-strung emotion which Hfts the audi
ence out Of itself or the display Of af-
/ fection, which seems so simple, yet which
is so difficult 10 play understandingly.
Miss NiIlson was equally strong Her
playing in this part has already won her
| laures. il stamps her as an actress Of
high ability.
Very clever, too. is the playing Of John
Wesley as the young cub-brother. 1t is
a piece of character portrayal the like Of
which is seldom seen. the player is never
out Of the part for one instant, and
though the temptation % 0yeremphasizc
must be great at times. IL is never in
duiged in. The other parts are ali IN
competent hands, Frederic Truesdell. as
Stephen TOwnley. and Harrison Hunter.
who has succeeded Henry Kolker, as
Louis BeresfOrd. These are the two
leading male parts, and they are played
conscientiously. a very clever piece of
comedy work Is that OF Eva Vincent. as
Maggie, the Irish maid. a character on
which much Of the comedy relief Of the
play depends
''The Three Of Us" is a rattling good
play, well played and well presented. 1t
is play Of fine motive and high ideal.
clean. hOme-like. and touching II is d
play that, IN this day. when the drama is
struggling hard to reach a high estate
once more. every lover Of artistic work
should 90 and see. HECTOR FULLER.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
MARYLAND NEWS IN BRIEF.

Boyds. Oct. S-AIr. John Carroll Austin
and Miss Ethel Al1thia Lewis were married this
aften0u In 81. Narys Catholic Ch,,rch at Bsrue-
vile.
Annapolis, Oct. S-Oysters should be
plentiful this year. LiCeEsf- have been issued %
5)i tOugFs IN Anne Arundel, as compared with
jJZ for the same season last year.
Baltimore. Oct. S.-Judge Elliott. OF the
Circuit Court. declares that if divorce cases continue
TO increase as they have recently. separate court
VIII BE- necessary TO handle tins business.
Leon8rdtoWn. Oct. &-GeOrge r. Gather
Republican candidate for governor, was warmly re-
c1iVed this Afternoon in this village. He was ac-
cmUauicd by Hammond UmCT. candidate fer comp
troilr.
Cambridge, oct. S.-While on her way to
The Camhalg. high school this morning. during
binding uiu7toIm Miss Vivian Wheatlev was nun
over ty heavy wagon. one ann and shoulder
were sIrained.
Baltimore. Oct. S-After entering q plaa
IN Criminal Court Of not guilty Of the murder Of
Harry Smith. on September g. Frederick J.
HCcklCin asked the privilege Of acting as his own
attorney when his case IS called.
Annapolis, Oct S.-Thc engagement is
announced Of Dr. Robert Emmet Lelbeter rast
assistant surgeon, L. 5. y. ard Miss Ethel Cowe
daughter Of Paw Inspector T. j. CCWie. L. $ y,
and Mrs. Cowie ot tie Naval Academy
EihLOn- DcT- According to 4 bulletin
given out at the FELTON, Hotel to-day the condition
Of Judge Austin l.. C7others Democratic nominee
fer governor, is much improved. II is expected
that hc VIII be able % -t mp the latter part Of
this week
Annapolis. oct. S-At the request of
Gov Naricl1 Canon DeUies. formerly Of GaIti-
more, now rector Of st. Marks Church. Washing
ton VIII preach IN St. Annes Protestant Episcopal
Church in Annapolis next Sunday ON The subject
of Home Coming"
Annapolis, oct. S-Gov. Warfeld this
morning issued commission 90 Solomon IL Brad
shaw as a deputy commander in the state fishery
force, and 80 Wiam ! Bradford Of Baltimore
City, and RanAold Jgschel- Of Worcester County
as deputy warigns az large
Annapolis. Oct S-Capt. Charles 7
Badger. superintendent of the Naval Academy has
acCcItrd Gov Wgrieids invitation 70 review uirb
hIm tAe military parade az Baltimore next Tues
dag. ASSISTANT Secretary of the Navy NeWbcrv and
Admiral Scnley viii also b. on the governors r..
viewing stand.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
ANNA KARENINA." I"
Few People Know How To Pronounce
the Russian Name Properly.

The stage has become quite a factor
in teaching the public the proper pro
nunciauon Of names and words that are
often mispronounced. This has been
well exempIIfed in the case Of TolstoTs
ANNA Karenina," a dramatic version OF
which is being played by Virginia
Harmed. Probably the name Of no other
play has been so vsrioUsly pronounced
Miss Harmed, after consulting all avail
able authorities. has decided that the
following is t-Kah-ray-nee-na- The
broad a Is used IN kah, and the accent
is thrown on the autepenult, the
being slightly rolled. Count Commander
Alexis Spirodiyicch. of the Russian army,
uses the same pronunciation and accen-
tuatiou. with the exception that be pro-
n0uuces the antepenult rec instead OF
ray. * is small wonder. Therefore, than
J. O.. Huffman, general stage director FOR
the Shuberts. had a vast deal OF diff
Guilty in getting the same pronunciation
from the various members Of Miss
Harued's company. As there are about
thirty almost uupr0uOUnceable Russian
names in the play, IL can readily De
seen that at the first rehearsais there
was as much uniformity OF pronuncia-
tion as one would have found IN con-
ventou az the Tower Of Babel
The number OF foreign stars who ap-
pear in this country has made il neces-
sary for the public 10 study up on this
subject Such names as Nazimova,
Emete N0yeIH and Rejane stil puzzle
the average theater-goer, and ev-I the
immortal Sarah is 10 many stih known
as Nine. "Burnhardt." While il is
true that there is no set rule for the
pronunciation Of proper names. Uniform
ity is most desirable, and the stage is q
great educator in that respect.
II is interesting TO note. in this con-
necri0n that Miss Harmed also advocates
q national institution. where girls would
be trained in the art Of conversation.
paying especial heed 10 accuracy, ele-
gance. and mOdUlatiOn. Few people.
says Miss Harmed. have any idea OF
how many girls. otherwise fitted for a
stage career. come TO the theater with
absolutely no conception Of correct Eng
liSh.'
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
BREAKFAST PARTIES liked.
Mrs. Potter Palmer 10 Resume Gus
tom in Chicago.

nom Ltle ~. Aa.atr ise tf..fa'-
one of the first things Mrs. Potter
Palmer intends 10 90 when she is es-
tabUshed in Chicago again IS 20 revive
the fashion Of giving breakfast parties.
In taking that step. she Will be work
ing hand i'm hand with King Edward. FOR
that monarch intends 20 do the same
thing on his side of the herring pond.
William E. Gladstone made the break
fast party fashionable a half-century
ago. He was assisted largely by Samuel
Rogers. the banker and poet. Whether
any New York leader VIII have the
temerity % ask her friends 10 rise early
enough for such "A spread remains 20 be
seen, bat anything goes in Chicago
one good thing about the breakfast
party IS that il is absolutely informal
Eight or ten are invited, the proportion
of men TO women IS vnimportant. and
the menu is short and light. The food
provided usually is limited to eggs In
various form. fish. ham in champagne.
and plenty Of fruit, the last a feature
of the breakfast table that London is
learning from America. Tea, coffee. and
mineral waters are the beverages, and
the fashionable hour is 10 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
SEEK CONVICTION OF RIOTERS.
Railroad Officials Fear Further
Trouble at Mines.

naf.Clil 10 Inc washington HlTli-.
Cumberland, Md, Oct S.-The Cum
berland and Pennsylvania Railroad to-
day posted $500 reward for the arrest
and conviction Of the persons who last
night spiked the switch leading 10 New
York mine No. >, near Allegany mines.
It is at this mine that trouble with
striking Italians exists. Judge Keedy
in court to-day instructed the grand
jury to investigate the trouble at the
New York mines at MOrgantOwu A
number of armed deputies are on guard.
Word came to the company officials to-
day Of a plot to dynamite the works
and an extra heavy guard has been
placed. The New York Mining Com
pany has offered a reward Of 81 .0t0 for
the arrest and conviction OF the men
who assaulted the American miners re-
turning from work yesterday and fired
upon them from ambush The New
York Mining Company tonight secured
injunctions restraining l25 Italians from
trespassing on or interfering with the
works
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
OFFER REWARD FOR LYNCHERS
County Commissioner Seek to Pun
ISh Members of Mob.

Cumberland Nd. oct E-The AIlegany
County commissioners met to-day and
decided to offer a reward Of 500 for the
arrest and conviction of the lynchers of
William Burns, coI9red, in the rear OF the
courthouse early Sunday morning. It is
said that some of the Iynchers are known
and that the mob included several promi-
neut citizens who have never been known
TO carry rev0Ivers, but who did so upon
this occasion.
Coroner George Martz has decided not
10 hold an inquest. It happened that the
srand jury met I'm regular session on the
day following the lyuca.Es. and il took
mo the case promptly Besides. Coroner
Martz had no witnesses. lie could not
n find q person who knew any one in the
mob.
Nothing has been heard from the sup
posed relatives Of Burns. and il IS the In
tention 10 bury the body I'm the potters'
field Tomorrow morning The authorities
are not quite sure that the name of the
dead man was Burns. He left package
at n laundry here a few days ago and
all the apparel was marked with the
name of James Hughes. although it was
left by one supposed 90 De William Burns,
the negro giving that name.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
pnIifeneHs in .Iannn.

Japan is the country in which habits Of
politeness begin TO be formed with the
first training of the child. Should the
children, when emerging from school, see
a stranger on the opposite side of the
street they courtesy, and, having made
an exceedingly respectful bow. pass on.
This civility is repeated by all the pupils.
It makes very pretty picture. and illus
trates the polite bearing Of the Japanese,
who are thus trained to ciypity from
childhood. Before a baby can speak. al
NEST before It can toddle along. It is
taught to lift the hand TO the forehead
on receiving a gift. Every child will
make this signal OF respect and gratitude
without reminder from parents.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
NAVAL INSTRUCTORS MANY.
Directory of officers, Professors, and
Instructors shows stan of 1I0.

Annapolis. Oct. S-The Naval Academy
authorities to-day issued a directory Of
the officers, professors, and instructors
assigned to the institution for the
academic year which has just opened.
The directory shows that there are lJ7
officers and instructors In the various
academic departments, in addition 70
Supt Badger. Commandant Of Midship-
men Benson, Prof o. G. Dodge, in charge
of grounds and buildings. and Lieut.. I.
r. Sargent, aide to the superintendent
and secretary TO the academic board
Surgeon +. c. Cook, L. s. y, in charge
Of the department of physiology, hygiene,
and physical training, with four instruc-
tors and assistants. SW0rdmastcr A. J.
Corbesier, with three assistants. and
three warrant officers attached 20 the
departments of practical instruction
bring the total membership Of the aca-
demiC staff 10 119 men.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
GARRETT DEMOCRATS CONVENE
Adopt Resolutions Tndorsing War
fields Administration.

Oakland, Oct. S-The Democrats OF
Garrett County met in convention here
yesterday and nominated the following
county ticket:
St8t0's att0rny-G. S. Hamin
Sleud-W w Scbl9s,raKle
Clerk TO the county commissioners-James z.
Tuacy.
Register 0f Wius-W. Harper Bartlett
House Of dgeEItes-Wilham Miller and r. T.
Browning
SuUgyOT-R0v II. HsmiU
Tre3sgrer-Wadc II. Lohr.
Judges ui the Orphans Court Theodore Beck
man, John Custer. end W. j. Bowman
County csmmissiouer-Danie +. Otfutt
The convention adopted resolutions in
dorsing the administration of Gov. War
field, declared FOR a primary election law
for the county, and advocating the pas
sage Of legislation looking to the better
meut Of the county's roads
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
JOHNS HOPKINS GETS GIFT.
Receives 100000 from Miss Frances
l.. Wilson. Of New York.

Baltimore, Oct. S.-President Ira Rem
sen, Of johns Hopkins University. an
nounced tc the trustees Of the university
yesterday afternoon that Eift Of $4,000
had recently been made to the university
by Miss Frances /. Wilson. of New
York. as a one-third share Of the prin-
cipal of trust fund created by her. The
will provides that the bequest be known
as the Frederic Dame bequest, given
by Frances L Wilson.
The use of the money is not restricted.
and it can be applied to the general needs
Of the institution. II has not been de-
cided TO what use the legacy vii. be put.
as It VIII not come 90 the university until
the death Of a resident of this city, In
whose favor The trust fund was created.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The Faithful ex-sInres-
From Tie Knoxville Sentinel.

From the Knoxville Sentinel.
The Georgia branch of the Daughters
Of the Confederacy has started a move
ment to build home for INDECENT ex-
slaves. The Houston Post warmly COM
mends the undertaking, and predicts that
other State branches viii fall In line.
The women Of the South owe to the war
time slaves deep respect. They protected
the home during the absence of the men
in the Southern army The negro of
slavery time was not educated in the
usual sense of the word. He had no book
learning, but he was educated in the
hand and heart in a way which was
Of value to the race.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Die Borrowing In vi street.

NOM tnt Boston EI1Dc
Close 10 a billion dollars of new bonds
and shares were issued n Wall street
from January to last July. The railroads,
which have been the greatest borrowers,
issued the great bulk Of these securities.
In taking its lines from Jersey CITY 10
Long Island the Pennsylvania company
has been spending sl00.00Q.000.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
TWO PERISH IN FLAMES.
L 10 The Washington Herald

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Cumberland Md Oct. S.-Word was
received here to-day of the destruction
by fire Of the home OF George Frederick
Propst. near Franklin. ". Va. Mr..
Propst and his seven -year-old daughter
losing their lives.
The girl had been left behind. The
father rushed back to get the child
when the roof fell and both perished.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The Majestic.

Polite Vaudeville. 2d5 and SIS
Ino Orpbeum Show, one Of tie best Of the per
nanent vaudeville organizations Eight clever acts.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulation circulation in Wash
ingtOn larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper 1t the Capital. It's books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
AT THE THEATERS.
The National.

The Step-Sister'' r''...............At2 2.l5 and SIS
The latest play by Charles Klein A drama Of
clean, fine humanity. Of intense emotional appeal
fine example Of the drama at its best presented
by company Of excellent actors. known as the
Garrick Theater Comedy Company.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Bnrlesnnf
The Gayetv.

bnriesqte. 2:i5 and 8l5
The Broadway Gaiety Girls-oue Of those merry
burlesIue shows.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The New Acndemv.

AhN4ht4 sssss.ss...-4- AT I'D ana ciJ
The Kathryn Puucll Stock Company IN a clever
dramatization Of Marie Corellis famous novel.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The BeIasco-"The Three of Us"

"Robiss Kniekerbockers' AT 215 and SIS
a buriesqu6 show with vaudeville features
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The Columbia.
The ReInscn-

INV At"thNA 4aL b.s1
An Augustus Thomas atmospheric play with Dus-
tan Farnum in the principal role
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
MAYOR IS CRITICISED
Echo Of Curtin Murder MyS-
terry in Council.
USE OF DETECTIVES SCORED

Alexandria May Install New Are
LIghts-Aid Given Night school for
Boys-ResOIution Introduced Cues
tioning Validity of Creation of Of
fee of Police Justice for City.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
The Lyceuun.

hls Ierflbe secret bl5
drama.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Chase's.

TIE Tnree Of Us................At 2.l5 and 81
For notice Of this play. see below
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
EXCURSIONS.

Jamestown's attractions are now at
Their best. The various iuTroT.mru started aiter
tha great exposition was opened have been com
ulatsd. the natural beauties 0f The ground. the
verlure ard flowers have attained aU the luxurous
that summer alone can give. and last, the weather
conditions are now ideal for a visit 20 the fair.
Autumn haz accelerated travel from eli directians
and the exposition i7 aualIy winning the immense
attendance it merits. great percentage Cf travel
is via Washington. by means ot the Norfolk and
Washington boats. nine I'm ten tourists aiming 90
combine With the jamestown trip a visit TO the
National Capital
These r8lathl steamers give travels option Of
making the trip down thl Potomac. either by
DAY or hy night saiIiugs being made az S a. H.
ana $50 D. IN. The day service is highly attractive
and wsu Iatranizgd but there are great many
who prefer 90 utilize tle night for j0rnsyng, con-
=equsutly stattrooms are often 40 a urtmum. many
being engaged weeks ahead The dining service is
al that could bc desired and there are all other
appointments % insure comfort and uioyment
Norfolk and Washington boats make daiy clnuec-
ti1ns at Norfolk with steamers frr New York and
Boston and also rail connections for al points
City Offices are located at Seventh street wharf and
az -1j Fourteenth street.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock
the steamer Charles 3Iacalcster viii make another
Of those delightful sails Of forty miles down the
Potomac and return giving those who 80 a con
tiruous river Tide of eighty miles. The steamer
passes in plain view Of the many points OF histori-
cal interest. and especially Indian Head the naval
growing grounds. where all the large guns are
tested The cafe on the steamer viii serve meals
Ia carte during the entire 0lu and refreshments
can De had at city prices. The Macalester viii
leave Seventh street wharf Sunday at 231 p. m,
and returning. reach home about 80 p. N. Stops
viii be made az Alexandra.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

It Is especially fitting that every Ameri-
can citizen should take trip 70 Mount Vernon
and I1y homage at the tomb of the Father Of His
Couutry. To enable those who wish TO visit this
sacred place. the steamer Charles Macalester makes
two tri.s every week day at 70 a. m. and 2.SO n
m returning due 70 arrive In Washington at 2I5
and 6.l5 p m. The sail on the grand old Potomac
presents an opportunity 70 see the United States
monitor Puritan, the rev war college, statue Of
Frederick the Great. Alexandria, Fort Foot, aud
| the modern fortidcati01s of forts Washington and
Hunt There Is an elegant cafe on the steamer.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

Best Medicine in the World for Collie
and Darrhoea.
81 find Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy to be the best
remedy in the world" says Mr.. G. L..
Carter, of Skirum, Ala. 81 am subject
to collie and diarrhoea. Last spring. it
seemed as though l would die, and
think l would if hadn't taken Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. haven't been troubled with
it since until this week, when I had
a very severe attack and took half a
bottle of the twenty-five cent size
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and this morning feel
like new man." For sale by Hays &
Field and Yellow Pine Pharmacy. s"'
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

Here comes up Mef1oiah
To try to take the "bun."
The bun Is still In safety Merid-
ian's in the SOUP
They'll have to practice baseball, be-
fore they make q scoop.
P. Devil.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

sighed as he thought of something
in the past. swell, so have l known
some bright business wonderland one
of the finest accountants / ever knew
was woman, but the very exception
proves the rule Said The Man From
the East and he continued: 1.-THE wo-
man l speak of wasn't turned loose
on the transporting world by So
called business college, either"
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

'Dropq all this talk about women
in business, or you will be scrapping
Directly said Badly. Come on out
and let's get drink of dope-that'll
quiet your nerves" And strange to
say the invitation was at once ac-
cepted