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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
JACKAL KIDNAPs BABY.
Carried Away from Algerian Home and
DeyOured.

London, May 26.-Jackals kidnapped
a baby from its cradle at Phillippeville,
Algeria. The mother who was sitting
near the cradle on the veranda. was
called indoors by her husband for a
few minutes When she returned, the
child had vanished, and the cradle had
been knocked over
An infants bones were found next
day in a neighboring wood, with a
string of beads which the stolen baby
had been wearing. Undoubtedly the
child had been carried away and de-
voured by jackals. which swarm In the
environs of Algerian towns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

Superintendent Charles Marshall of
the New Orleans and Mobile division
of the Louisville and Nashville was In
the city yesterday and when asked If
there was any prospect of his road en-
tering the new passenger station he
stated that there was not
Mr.. Marshall was here on one of his
regular inspection trips and states
that the southern end of his road is in
a better condition than for some time
mast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

Madrld. May 26.-A castle In SPAN
is to be provided as a summer resi-
dence for King Edward It will he
built on an island at the entrance OF
Arosa Bay, on the west coast. for which
a number of wealthy Englishmen are
bargaining. Their proposal is to build
upon the island magnificent summer
residence and present 1t to King Ed
ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
Illinois Letter Carriers

Quincy. Ill, May 26.-Quincy will ex-
tend a cordial welcome tomorrow to
the annual convention of the Illinois
state Association of Letter Carriers.
Delegates representing nearly all the
large cities of the State will be pres
ent ct the opening. Reports will be
presented by Secretary NJ. T. Finnan
OF bloomington and other officers
showing the affairs of the State Asso-
ciA Inn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
NEGRO COMMENCEMENT.
Closing Exercises and Display of WOrk
mt Paterson's School.

The annual commencement exercises
of Paterson's State Normal School for
negroes will be held this week. The
exercises will continue during Mon
day Tuesday and Wednesday, and ex-
cellent programs by the students are
expected.
Beginning this morning a display of
work done by the pupils of the school
will be made, and will be open to the
inspection of any visitors who care TO
examine It.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
Satisfied With Trim,

The American, the independent pack
ct in the Alabama river trade, arrived
in port last night after her first trip
in the rate fight which is now going
on on the river. Clerk Lindsey re-
ports that the lesees of the steamer
We're very we'll satisfied with the trip
and he also states that the American
had fair cargoes both going and COM
ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
Knights Of the Golden Eagle.

Frostburg. Mr.. May 26.-The Mary
land branch of the Knights of the
Golden Eagle, a fraternal benefit or
ganization founded in 1873. will as
semble in annual convention here to-
morrow. 1t is expected the business
of the convention will occupy the
greater part of the week. Delegates
are in attendance from Baltimore, Ha-
gerstown, Port Deposit and other
poiDfN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
TnIman surrendern to police.

Rufus Tinman. the white carpenter
in the employ of the Mobile Coal Com
pany, who stabbed Louis Gimon a few
days ago and made his escape. has
surrendered to the police and was re-
leased on a bond to appear in court
tomorrow to answer charge of as
sault with a knife.
1t is learned that Gmon is not as
seriously stabbed as at first thought
and in all probability he will he able
to appear in court tomorrow morning
agAinst his aSsailant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
Fairbanks VIII Attend.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 36-Vice-
President and Mrs. Charles w. Fair
banks will leave this city on Tuesday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. McKin-
ley. On account of Mrs. McKinley's
death the Vice-President has cancelled
an engagement to speak at the laying
of the corner stone in the new Y. M.
c. A. building at Clay City, Mich.
Tuesday afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

The weather bureau is contemplate
ing the erection of a substantial gal
vanized steel storm warning tower at
the foot of Government Street as soon
as a suitable site can be secured from
the city. The tower will be eighty
five feet high and surmounted by a
thirty-hve foot Flagstaff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
A STORM In DALLAS
WIND REACHED HIGHEST VELOC-
TTY NEAR SUMMERFIELD.
Messrs. Jones and Sparrenberger Want
to Succeed Mr.. GraysOn as Menu
Der of the Selma City
Council.

Selma, May 26-- (SpeciaD-- severe
wind and rain storm passed over the
northern part of Dallas County this
afternoon about 5 o'clock.
Meagre reports received here state
that She winds caused considerable
damage around Summarized, to prop
srty but no causalties nave been re-
ported No report has been received
from North of Summerfield.
The wind blew at high velocity here
but caused little damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

G. Porter, a white man. was brought
here from his home at Calvert, Ala,
on the Southern last night for treat
ment, as he suffered an accident which
result in a fracture of the left leg at
his home yesterday.
Porter was taken to the Providence
infrmarY where he win be treated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

Mr.. A. C. Danner. Chairman of the
Rivers and Harbor Committee. has
named the following gentlemen to
serve on the Committee which will
take un Ter advisement the best way Of
obtaining a thirty foot channel: H. H.
Wefel. w. F. Tebbetts, A. S. Lyons,
w. X. P. Wilson and Erwin Craig
head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27

Boston Mass, May 26.-Mrs. Julia
Ward Howe will pass her Ssth birth
day at her home on Beacon Street
tomorrow, surrounded by her family.
Ba addition to Mrs. Howe's daughters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
C.nd,dates for Alderman.

Interest in the election-of council
man from the First Ward 70 fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Councilman c.. c. Grayson is awaken
ing
The candidates have already an
nounced and will stand before the pri-
maries which will be held on Monday
June gath. Besides the two candidates
already announced it has been inttm-
ated that third candidate may enter
the race within the next few days.
The two candidates who have an
neunced- are f. Carlisle Jones and
Charles Sparrenberger. Both of these
gentlemen would make good members
of the city council and would ably rep
resent their ward. The friends of both
of these candidates are working &C
lively among/ the voters of that ward
in the interest of their candidate and
considerable interest is being enthused
in the approaching election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-27
Clo.,nr of DALLAS Academy.

The closing eXercIses OF the Dallas
Academy will take place during the
coming week. The scnool will close
Wednesday when the honors won dur
ing the past scholastic year will be
given to the pupils by their teachers.
The closing exercises of the school will
take place Friday night at the Acad-
envy of Music and will begin at o.
clock.
The address on that occasion will
be delivered by DR.. George K. Flennen
of Knoxville, Tenn, DR.. Flennen is a
fluent and eloquent speaker and the
audience which will assemble to wit
ness the closing exercises of the school
will enjoy the address which he will
deliver.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
FOUR SEASONS SUCCESSES
WITHDRAWN FOR SUMMER
FROM GREAT WHITE WAY
"The Man of the Hour" Continues at the Savoy,
and "The Road to Yesterday Celebrates
25Oth Performance

NEW YORK. June 29.-Four more OF
the seasons big successes have sue
cumbed to the neat and shut up shop
for the season. This evening the last
performances were held Of The Rose
OF the Rancho IN which Miss Frances
Starr has been 50 successful, The
Partisan Model" IN which Anna Held
has added both TO her fame and her
fortune: The Red MIL" with which
Montgomery and Stone have enter
tanned their tens Of thousands Of spec
tators, and Wine, Woman, and Song. 20
which has held the boards al the New
Circle Theater for nine full months.
Meanwhile. some Of the successful
plays still brave the heat and are well
repaid by large and enthusiastic, If
somewhat perspiring, audiences.
The Man Of the Hour" Is proving
itself the play OF the day at the Savoy
Thcater. This tEeater has never held
such audiences as are, nightly hocking
10 see this play, and from present in
dicatiOns IL will remain on Thirty fourth
street for some time 10 come
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
Stock Companies
Growlng in Faoor
In E0ery Section
Rapid Increase in Popularity Bringing Good Re-
suits in Wel-Trained Actors and More
Plays by Native Authors.

ford, expressed the opinion that the
matter Of price would regulate itself
by the law of supply and demand.
No stock manager is going to pay
more royalty for a play than the bust
ness of the house will warrant" said
Mr.. Scott. If he pays large royalties
for certain plays it is only because
those plays draw the money, and when
they cease to draw, the royalties Will
naturally fall"
Best of Training Schools.
Mr. Scott, who is an old-time stage
director is one of those who claims to
see a brighter future for the drama as
a result of the growth of permanent
stock companies.
II see in them" said he. 1.-The school
for our future actors and actresses.
without good stock companies l don't
see where the future generation Of ca
pable, experienced people will come
from. The lack of proper training Is
one thing that our present supply OF
talent suffers from. We have dramatic
| schools, to be sure. and we have ambi-
tious youngsters who are permitted TO
play bits for Belasco and F'rohman and
other prominent producers Of the first
class. but that does not make actors
and actresses out of them. would
rather recommend an unknown person
| from country repertoire company than
one of these young persons who i'm
AGNES because he has had a season in
a small part in a big production that he
is qualified to act in any road or stock
| company.
in fact" continued Mr.. Scott. "the
! repertoire companies of the country
have been our best and most prolific
! schools in recent years. They have, to
some extent, taken the place Of the
old stock companies in supplying mate
rial for dramatic organizations. They
have not, however, met the demand as
/ to duality-at least not TO the extent
that could be desired. The permanent
| stock company, with good stage man
| agement. is the thing, and 1 am glad
| to note the tendency of these organ
/ izations toward the oId-Jime policies.
believe that before very long you will
1 see many prominent stars going from
stock company to stock company, as
! they used TO do. Indeed, there are al
/ ready several instances of this kind that
/ you will note, and there Will surely De
/ more.
Another good result Of the stock com
! many revival said Mr.. Scott, in con-
! clusiou rs the opportunity that Is and
/ Will be given for bringing out new plays
| With hundreds OF stock companies IN
I operation almost any play can get "A
hearing. and the result must be great
increase in the number Of new successes
| that will be developed. and TINS In turn,
| will be followed by an immense impetus
| TO the writing Of plays In America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
SlipGpered Feet
Refuse to Slip

Should a young lady, whose feet have
become tired from too frequent contact
with the overheated asphalt, take on
her shoes when she sits down 10 sup
per in a fashionable hotel with three
other people2
In other words. is not this practice
OF losing the shoOn rather a dangerous
thing and calculated to bring disastrous
results?
Finally. why do they make shoes so
that they VIII not TT the feet when the.
feet begin 10 swell2
Amy Ricard, Edwin Arden's leading
woman at the BelascO Theater. can an
swer all these questions. The answers
Will, in all probability, fan short OF
optimism In fact, they are apt TO sound.
drear and desolate- Miss Ricard took
her shoes of when she was at supper
the other night with three friends Gt
the Arlington Hotel
She relieved her feet Of their outer
covering because the feet were tired.
Carefully exercising that caution which
prevents the heel Of the falling fOotgear
from striking a hardware floor with
force. she slipped of a pair OF beauti-
ful white low-Quarter shoes. The sup
per went on merrily- Every now and
then Miss Ricard wiggled her toes just
TO appreciate 10 the full the pleasure
Of eating while not weighed down by
shoes.
When the supper was over, she tried
TO slip her feet into the shoes. But
there was nothing doing in the slipping
line. Her left foot had swollen. So
she had TO confess that she was shoe
less on one foot and had TO undergo
the isnominy Of leaning on her com
panions arm and executing a startling
series Of hops and jumps TO the hotel
entrance. where a carriage was called.
She was embarked in this and went
home.
II might be well to state here that IL
is authoritatively denied that Miss Rio
ard Will next season sing a song en-
titled When the tired feet are swelling
and the slippers on the floor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30

rides is constructed Of seasoned spruce.
free from knots, bOlted together, and
braccd with gold piano wire. 20 avoid
its rusting. Without the engine this
portion OF the apparatus weighs approx
nately thirty-five pounds. That very
important factor, the propeller, is placed
in front. and is simple In construction.
bearing close resemblance 10 an oak
frame; 20 protect It from climatic
changes and as a safeguard against
the wood splitting, il is covered with
special linen and oiled. This prevents
its warping, and. at the same time, per
mits OF rain or moisture rolling of the
frame. The rudder, which performs its
function in tho rear Of the ship. is five
feet in diameter and ten feet IN length
consisting of split bamboo. spliced into
a frame, wrapped with silk, and covered
with linen. TO give it the required feNi-
bility. While the bamboo stems used in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30

Will the popularity of stock companies
grow to such an extent that they will
eventually threaten the entire starring
system of the present-day stage? The
danger Is not imminent. but there is
assuredly ground for the surmise that
such a thing is a possibility for the
future.
The increasing favor with which the
stock companies are greeted throughout
the country during the summer season
has awakened the keenest interest
among managers in general, and is
causing considerable anxiety on the
part of some
The Dramatic Mirror in discussing the
stock company movement says in re-
cent issue:
A prominent manager said today that
there lis no doubt that the public is
patronizing good stock productions TO AN
increasing extent in all parts Of the
country. and where money is to be ma de
you will always find managers peF.dy
to invest. This condition is proving
a good thing for the playwrights- too
Hundreds of plays that had been ON the
shelves are now earning revenue for
their authors or owners"
Royalties on Plays Too High.
Another weIl-known manager declared
that the growth Of the permanent stock
is to be attributed to the unsatisfactory
conditions that prevailed during the past
few years as a result OF restricted con-
troll OF the theatrical business.
"A self-respecting manager" said he.
rwho found himself tied hand and foot
by exacdons could turn to the perr.a-
nent stock business and snap his fingers
at those who sought to control his op-
erations. The fact that stock prOciuc-
lions. although always hurriedly made,
have proven so popular only shows that
the average travelling attractions have
not been up to the mark. and plays .oers
have turned with relief TO plays pro-
duced by fairly good stock orgaJiza-
lions.
There Is one drawback. however -
he continued. ''to the continued success
Of stock companies. and that is the
high prices demanded by play brokers
for the rights to produce nearly all good
dramas. These high royalty charges
are often prOhibitive. so far as some
stock companies are concerned, and in
this respect the play brokers are stand
ing in their own light. With lower roy
alties there would be more stock COM
panies and in the long run more rev.
enue for the brokers and authors"
The above quoted view, that royalties
are TOO high. is not admitted by the
most of the play brokers. Paul Scott.
general manager for Darcy and VOL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30

the first time that Washington has seen
this play for many years, and VIII
mark the first presentation here Of the
version of Moths prepared by Henry
Hamilton, author Of Harvest" "OUr
Regiment" and other plays. and the
writer OF the lyrics for The School
Girl. The Duchess of Dantzic." We
rOnique," and other recent musical COM
edy importatlons from England. Miss
Hilda Spong viii appear this week as
Vera, the charming heroine. Miss
Charlotte Walker will have an ideal role
in the part OF Fuschia Leach, a breezy
young American girl.
Ouida's famous story was brought out
in 1880. Several years later it was pre-
sented in dramatic form with great sue
cess under Lester Wallacks auspices
at his theater in New York.
Vera. the heroine. is the daughter by
first marriage of Lady Dolly Wander
decker, who is a designing mother, pos
sessed of rank, but without means, and
attracted by the wealth, power, and in
fluence of Prince Zouroff. a wealthy
Russian. The romance treats Of the in
forced marriage of Vera, fresh from her
convent training, 10 Zouron at the
hands of her mother, Lady Dolly, who
is a fashionable butterfly with an
ignoble nature, is compared by Ouida
to moth 'fretting a garment" The
plot turns on Vera's tragic conflict with
a false and base social order. Prince
ZOurof is a brutal and INSCRIPTIONS
Russian with a veneer OF polished man
ners. He marries Vera. but soon firing
of her, finds consolation at the hands
Of former lOVpr Vera discovers the
intrigue and declares that either she
or the other woman must leave the
palace Zouroff, angry at being defied.
exerts his authority as a Russian hus-
band, and exiles his bride to a lonely
estate in Poland. She is followed there
by two hardy young lovers. One is Sig
nor Correze, the singer, and the other
is Lord .Jura. an Englishman. Jura
learns that Vera really loves Correze.
and challenges Prince Zouroff TO duel,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
Attractions Promised This Week
At Capitals Summer PLayhOuSes

Edwin Arden's most important and
most ambitious undertaking for the
entire summer season at the Belasco
will be offered TO the theatergoers dur
ing the week beginning tomorrow night,
when Sheridan's immortal comedy. The
Rival" viii be presented.
Not in many gears has Washington
mad an opportunity OF witnessing an
adequate presentation of Sherldans
comedy TIE advance reports from the
Belasco box office indicate that the the
alter will hold large crowds during the
week.
Mr.. Arden viii be seen in the role Of
Bob Acres, a part eSsayed by many
great actors, and perhaps most familiar
TO theatergoers of recent years through
the admirable performance of Joseph
Jefferson. Mr.. Arden, ii is. said, viii
not play the part along Jeffersonian
lines, however but will give creation
basri upon the traditions of all the
great players who have essayed the
part
Miss Amy Ricard, who has already
won many friends by her excellent
work at the BclascO last week, will be
seen as Lydia Languish, role in which
she will appear to excellent advantage.
The role of Mrs. Malaprop will be In
trusted 70 Miss Alice Butler, who win
be sure TO give good performance of
this humorous part Edward Ellis viii
be the Sir Anthony Absolute, and
Charles Hammond vii. be seen as Cap
tain Absolute. Edwin Fowler win be
the Sir Lucius OTrigger and Charles
Arthur will be seen as David. Miss Jes-
sic Glendenning will be Lucy the maid
The full strength Of the Arden company
win be utilized in the presentation The
play win be handsomely mounted and
effectively costumed. There will be
three n:atinees this week, Wednesday.
Thursday July d and Saturday A re-
cent innovation at the Belasco- Theator
is that all seats at all matinees are
now only . cents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
The Lure of California.

It is surprising the attraction Cali
fornia has for stage people. The fact
that Nat Goodwin had bought him n
place at Ocean Park calls attention 70
the fact. Mrs. Langtry has a ranch OF
5000 acres in the Golden State Edna
Wallace Hopper Is mistress Of a 350-acre
estate Papinta's Stock Farm, San
Francisco. contains 2OO acres, while Mod
jeska's Forest Of Arden. recently sold,
takes IN a whole canon and two noun
tain sides Blanche Bates. a Californian
by birth. has put a good shape OF her
earnings into bloOded horses. and Pa
pinta. also a Californian. has gone in
for breeding race horses on a big scale
In the dull season along Broadway
the player people have not yet finished
talking about the decision OF Judge
Rosalsky that the Theatrical trust is not
amenable TO the antitrust laws. OF
course, the trust people are Jubilant.
and It is freely predicted that when
things begin 10 liven UP after the hot
spell that the power and influence of
the syndicate will spread, and already
there is some idle talk OF further COM
binations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30

making the rudder are Of the same type
used in q hiEh-grade fishing rod, it has
greater resisting powers than would
have wood or steel. as the two latter
materials would be susceptible 10 break
age. where the bamboo bends and over
comes this difficulty.
Description of the Engine.
The engine is specially designed
C0ur-cyIinder. tripIe-cycle, gasoIene con-
trivance. capable IF needs be. Of de-
velOping 15-hOrseDOwer, and its actual
weight is but eighty pounds. A piston
runs from the engine TO the neck Of the
propeller. The propeller Is nine feet
from tip 10 tip.
Beachey will leave Boston July ?. and
will arrive here the morning following,
IN due season to make an afternoon
flight from Luna Park.
During his stay here the airship will
be on exhibition at Luna Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
NEXT WEEK AT BELASCo.

Next week at the Belasco Edwin Ar
den will offer Haddon Chambers DRAMA
Captain Swift" 1t was in this play
Chat Mr. Arden scored one of his great
est successes in Washington several
years ago, and since his return to the
Belasco the box office has been frequent
~ requested that another presentation
of this celebrated play be given. Mir.
Arden appears as the adventurer and
former highwayman, Captain Swift,
who comes to London after an exciting
career in Australia, and is slowly but
surely enveloped in a series of circu.n-
stances that disclose his real identity.
Just when It appears that he must sure
" be caught, he escape The sale of
seats for Captain Swift will open
tomorrow morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-30
NEW BAND is PROMISED
PATRONS OF LUNA PARK

Last week at Luna Park was the sea-
sons record-breaIer as regards the at
tendance. The welcome accorded the
American RegimentaI Band speaks for
the competency and popularity of the
organization, and the withdrawal Of
the band next Saturday night will be
regretted by many.
Commencing July 3. the parks man.
agement has thriller booked that is
calculated 10 make the public sit up
and take notice 1t is Lincoln Beachey,
the famous aeronaut. who will bring
with him his latest model airship for
the purpose of making series of flights
in and about the park.
Vaudeville. the equal of that which
mas been appearing on the hippodrome
stage. viii be introduced this week
Wednesday, July g. will be National
Union Day at the park