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The Washington times., 1908-11-10
Savage'S Much Heralded
Production Proves Some
what Disappointing.
Algeria, at the Columbia,
Brings Several Well
Known Faces Back.

Direct from New York to Washington,
with a blare Of trumpets and headlined
by press agents az one Of the hits Of
the season THE Devil" as presented
at The National last night by Edwin
stevens, one of the three real, author
iztd personified satanic majesues. proved
decided disappointment tC the big
audience that gathered last night. In
the play itself there are few redeeming
features. The idea, save for Dr. Miller s
participation. is threadbare and but for
an occasional touch Of comedy has little
to recommend g.
In Stevens work as the devil uD to
date. much can be found to praise. The
crafty smile. and the suggestive ges-
lures of the hands are very Satanic
and do much TO make one forget the
absurd incOngruities Of what is going
on upon the stage. True he lacks the
subtle sinuosity In all of his movements
that one Is prone 10 associate with the
mightiest Of the fallen, and there Is
little, save his face and gestures, that
suggests the common idea Of his mai
esty Prom the play a moral or sew
eTal morals can be drawn, but so untrue
TO life are the characters and So utterly
absurd the positions and actions that
II Is dOuDLAuI II many OF LHe audience
seek this moral for only occasionally
can one get IN real touch and sympa-
thibe with tie trials and shortcomings
Of the devils chosen.
The play opens with a very charming
married woman and handsome young
artist deeply interested in each other,
but thoroughly aware Of the impOssi-
bility Of being anything more than
friends. Then comes the Devil BY his
mechanisms, impossible though they
seem the rgUIfgn that Hlra-
lessly In love, and ia the climax, forget
ful OF honor and Wifely duty, they are
thrown into each others arms, while
the artists affidnCed wife and his dainty
little model, both In love with him, hrve
gracefully Obliterated themselves The
play abOunds with clever lines full OF
philosophy, both moral and immoral,
and provides not a little amusement
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
BUYS COFFIN; DIES.

After selecting casket and paying
his funeral expenses in advance,
Thomas Shuh, sixty years old, the
bachelor hermit" of Mascoutah. Ill,
drank four ounces of poison and was
found dead several hours later bv
friends who forced the door to his
room. Before drinking the poison he
stopped the clock in his room that the
exact time OF his death might be
known, and wrote a letter in which
he selected his pallbearers. The letter
contained a dollar bill, which he said
was the last cent he had. He asked
his niece, Mrs. Ida Mertz, to take it.
Illinois State Journal.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
MISS HATFIELD IS GUEST
OF MISS GEORGIA KNOX
Fiancee of Lieutenant Merchant Is Entertained at Pretty
Luncheon Party-Hostess Is to Be One of Brides
maids at the Weddng-Other Guests

Miss Helen Hatfield, daughter Of Col
c. A. p. Hatfield, Z. S. A.. and Mrs.
Hatfield, whose marriage to Lieut..
Berkeley Thorne Merchant. u. 8. A.,
viii take place Tuesday. November "a,
was the honor guest Of Miss Georgia
Knox, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. s..
Knox. at beautifully appointed
luncheon today In the Knox home. on
New Hampshire avenue. Miss Knox is
to be one Of the bridesmaids at the we'd
ding.
The dining room and drawing room
were tastefully decorated with palms,
autumn foliage. and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. in compliment to Lieutenant
Merchants branch OF the service, the
cavalry.
Miss Hatfield were a handsome Direc-
tOire gown OF fTaise chiffon over white
satin. with a panel down the front Of
lace and the yoke pailleted with
sequins Of mother Of pearl A picture
hat with a long white plume. and mur
and stole of silver fox, completed the
costume.
Miss Knox wore an effective Direc-
toire gown OF pale yellow satin, with
touches OF duchess lace.
Invited 10 meet Miss Hatfield were
Miss Martha Phelps. of Baltimore.
cousin Of the bride. who is TO be the
maid Of honor; Miss Helen Humphrey,
who Is to be one OF the bridesmaids;
Miss Irene Moore, whose marriage to
Captain WigmOre, u. S. A, takes place
December 5; Miss Amelie Pilson, whose
marriage 10 Charles Adams Wood, of
Boston, takes place November IS; Miss
Eleanor Granger, whose marriage 10
PaymasteT Holt, u. 5. A, takes place
tomorrow, Miss Mary L. Taylor whose
marriage 10 DR.. Hunt, Of Baltimore,
takes place some time IN December; /;
Miss ETma Shaw. daughter Of the for
mer Secretary Of the Treasury. Miss
Mercedes GOdOy, daughter Of the charge
q affaires Of Mexico; Miss Edith ROon,
Miss Wlnifred Davis, Miss Elena al
derOn, daughter Of the minister OF BO-
livia; Miss Edgarina Hastings. Miss
Hanna Taylor, Miss Josephine Conrad.
Miss AlmyFa Sessions, Miss Bessie Ses-
Anderson and Miss Keith Frazier,
daughter OF Senator Frazier.
Among the other pTe-nuptial enter
tainments In honor Of Miss Hatfield will
be a luncheon Thursday, November I2
given by Mrs. Herbert Carter in her
home in Green Valley, Va, at which
the guests Will include the members Of
the bridal party. Miss Phelps, the maid
or honor VIII give a tea at the Balti-
more Country Club Sunday afternoon.
Wednesday evening Miss Hatfield will
entertain the bridal party at a dinner
IN her home at Fort Myer, and the fol-
lowing day Miss Helen Humphrey, an
other bridesmaid, viii give a luncheon
In honor Of Miss Hatfield,
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
Not Yet a Dead One.

Here comes our contemporary, the
Louisville Times, with this to say about
Tuesdays rout:
It was not given him (Mr Bryan to
command success. 1t was his so to
labof and TO live as to give new
meaning TO the word character, and
10 place before the men OF his day
ana generation a new ideal Of 10y
atty 10 principle and 70 truth.
Brother editors would not be under
stood as finding fault with a contem-
Porary's method of coming down from
the clouds, where it has been drifting
with rosy views and hopes of victory
any kind of parachute must be made
to serve in a pinch-but ought not the
lamentations of the defeated bear some
semblance to the truth?
We ourselves have said many nice
things about Mr.. Bryan. He is a great
orator and a man of fine moral charac-
ter, and he either carries a rabbit foot
or else he has the Democratic party
hypnOtized. But in the interest of
history ought it to be said that he has
given US a new ideal of loyalty to
principlel"
The fact is that the colonel has done
anything but that. He has had a new
set of principles each time he has run
for the Presidency, and has said that
it was against the rules Of the game
to remember the old ones. We would
let that pass if we looked upon the
colonel as dead one" Then any
thing would pass. But the truth is we
look forward to helping him skin the
out in Nebraska one of
these fine days so that he can go to
the Senate and continue that debate
with Mr.. Roosevelt when he succeeds
Mr.. Platt. That is one reason why
we feel it proper to look upon these
eulOgies with a critical eye.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
.GAYETY.

The London Bellies" at the Gayety
this week. present an entertainment
quite pleasing in every respect. The
opening sketch, entitled THE Affinity
Bureau" is full Of humor and catchy
songs.
The closing act is entitled THE
Devil" and is quite as pleasing as the
opener Johnnie Weber is the prin-
CipaI comedian, and 5 ably assisted BY
the other members Of the company.
The olio consists of the Freeman
brothers in an excellent dancing sketch
Campbell & Weber in a comedy skit.
introducing twenty beautiful models,
ana Kennedy. Evans, and Kennedy, N
a catchy comedy.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

clubs, they should be welcomed to the
Presidential escort. But the Inaugural
tion of the American Executive should
be a governmental ceremonial and the
dignity and power of the Government
should be reflected in every circum-
stance of it.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide

in the possession Of
the family, has en-
graved within its
cover the story Of
the British colonel
and his meeting
with DR.. Worthing-
ton.
About 1850, Col.
J. +. Kearney pur-
chased the resi-
dence from the
WoTthingtOn heirs,
and IL has remained
IN the kearney
family until the
present day. An at
tempt was made
some years ago by
one OF the WORTH
lngtOns TO regain
the old homestead.
but without avail.
The K earn q Y
residence was built
Of brick imported
from England. The
bricks were so ar
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ranged IN building the walls That they
form what Is termed butt joints" ac-
counting for the remarkable preserva-
ton of the mansion today.
''The house is but two stories high and
has a plain and sloping roof; the oblong
one-story structure was at one time
used for quartering slaves. The rear
wall, overlooking the garden, and the
old slave quarters, are now dotted here
and there with dense patches Of ivy.
The wall surrounding the garden is also
OVergroWn with the So me vine.'
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

are spending a few days at the New
Willard Hotel before going on To NeV
York for a visit. were the guests Of
the Mexican Charge d'Anaires and
Nine. GOdoy last evening at a bos
party at the Columbia Theater fol-
lowed by q supper In the party wers
the members Of the two families, Con+
sisting OF the Misses CasaEgs, Hector
Casasus. HOracio Casagus. and theif
cousin. DR.. NJ. A. BarrancO, Miss GOdoW
and Mr.. Godoy.
Mrs. Mark Hanna will not occupy ths
apartment on Sixteenth street Whers
she has resided for the last two sea-
sons, but has leased the house on Mage
sachusetts avenue which was built for
the Norwegian legation by the late Nor4
Wegian Minister and Nine. Hauge. They
occupied the house but d few weeks
last autumn before going abroad. where
the minister died in Norway IN De-
CCmber.
Senator and Mrs. Guggcnheim have
taken the Chandler Hale house. at Six
teenth and L streets, for the coming
season. They occupied the Mum house
on Scott Circle last winter. but Mrs,
Mum and her family will return souA
time this week for the season. Miss
Mum will be one Of the seasons debJl-
tantes.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

now Volta place. Much of the land
was sold in the early days, but the
house with its ample garden, re-
NAMED in the family until ls6o ana
beneath its slOping roof lived three
generations Of the Worthingtons-
DR. Charles Worthington' the nrst
Of a long line of physicians entertained
our first President quite frequently IN
this old house, as Washington had 10
pass the Worthington Mansion When-
into Georgetown, and as there was no
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
British Embassy Dinner.

The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce were dinner hosts last evening
at the embassy in celebration Of the
anniversary OF the birth OF the King Of
England.
The table decorations were OF red
carnations, ferns, and smilax, and the
candles were shaded with red silk
shades.
The guests were Lady Alan John
stone, Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston,
Lieutenant Colonel James. DR.. ShadWeu.
Mr. and Mrs George Young, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilert. Miss Norris, Mr. Kennard,
Esmond Ovey, Mr.. Beresford-Hope, H.
r. Charters. Mr.. MinaTd. Mr.. Powell
Mr.. Higenbotham. Mr.. Fraser, DR.. Mac
phatton, Mr., Beddall, DR.. Donnelly, and
Mr. Bennett.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
"SaJonae" and "The Mimic Worlf PtoUe DraqUing Card
Packed House Greets "Tbe DeUTs" Appearance
ATTRACTIONS AT
THE THEATERS

NATIONAL-EdWin stevens I'm |.The
DeViI.o
BELASCO-''The Mimic World"
COLUMBIA-Harry BuIger IN "AI-
geria."
CHASE'S-VaudeyiIIe.
ACADEMY-MeIo
GAKETH-BurIesque
LYCEUN-BurIesque.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
White House Callers

Senator Clark OF Wyoming.
Senator Cullom OF Illinois.
Representative Olcott of New York.
George Wanamaker, of New YORK.
Wade Ellis.
Bourke Cochran, OF New York.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Minister WI would Ike to have a
single. universal language substituted
for the bable OF world tongues. One
trouble about the single-language idea
Is that il might be hard 20 find one
that would stand the strain the genial
minister would at times impose on It.
A New York printer Is being prose-
Cuted for having one family in Jersey
City and another in HObOken. It Is
not stated whether ne is charged with
the improperly Of keeping so many
families, or with cruelty in keeping
them in those particular towns.
New York papers insist that that town
is on the verge Of bankruptcy; financial,
too, not moral
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

tTT the north
I of Prospect
avenue and
Thirty-ffth street,
ladies and gentle
men, looking out
across the PotO-
mac and up into
the Virginia hills
beyond, stands the
Kearney residence,
now almost q cen
tury and a quarter
old.
This m a n s / o Il
was built for DR..
Charles WOrthtng-
ton IN 1851. His es-
tate reached in
those days from
the river IN what is
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Lynching as the pastime OF the mob.
and murder as the avOcatiOn Of gentle
men, are not among the institutions to
which this country is entitled 10 point
with esnecIal pride
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

more attractive or hospitable house
within many miles.
'Dr. Charles Worthington, jr., con-
tinued to reside in the house at the
death of his father. Charles WOTthing-
ton In 1914, just after the attack on
washington BY the British sOldiery,
Lieut.. Col c. Brown, of the Eighty
fifth Regiment, was found seriously
wounded on the battlefield and car
ried by DR.. WorthingtOn to this house.
where he finally recovered. An elegant
gold snuff box, which still remains
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Mr.. Hartman having got himself Sc
Cureiy located as one Of the dominating
factors in the Gould system, that system
Is now opening its extension TO the
Pacific coast. Thus does the dream Of
competition go g!immering.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Guests Of Godoys.
The former Mexican Ambassador and
Nine. Casasus and their party, who
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

The Armor Plate trust, which at one
time developed some slight flaws and
a blow-hole or two. appears to have
established its invuInerabIity.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

1t will require considerable figuring
to determine Just how the cause of per
sonal liberty has been advanced by the
introduction Of assassination as a means
to promote II.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
An Endless Winding ard Whirling.

The woman's arms. oare and whiten-
ed, are raised above her head. mo-
ton like the twirl Of a falling leaf be-
gins with the tips Of the fineers, tnen
runs - the wrists. then to the arms.
The body. bare like the arms. hUt hid
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Members Of Congress viii do well TO
note that they are sure Of securing
recognition Of their statesmanly quality
in certain quarters at least. by the easy
expedient of denouncing the District Of
Columbia administration which didn't
want any smell Of gas in its clothes.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10
Married Thursday.

AAGAA AAuA140Es
Miss Myrtle Dodge and George ID.
Ltheriand were married Thursday, Nos
vember :, IN the home Of the officiating
clergyman, the Rev. y. II. Miller, IN
the presence Of q small gathering Of
relatives and friends
Miss Leila s. Dodge, sister OF tha
bride, was her only attendant. and Err
nest 5. White was Mr.. Ldtherlauds besk
man
Mr.. and Mrs. Litherland are at homa
al 1907 II street.
Mrs. Ella n. Pest is spending severa1
Gays at the Hotel WOlcOtt before sallS
Ing for Europe, where she viii spend
year Mrs. Post is attending ina
horse show, while IN New York
Mr. and Mrs. 4. Hanleln celebrated
their sixteenth wedding anniversary
Sunday, November s, in their home. On
Fourteenth street
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

This tendency of prosperity to return
all in a bunch may have no relation to
the election result, but a good many
people will get into the habit Of con-
Meeting the two things
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

The thoughtful galley boy who pulled
an extra proof of IL, will be able to
find market for that Century magazine
article without serious difficulty
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Miss Neenah Randolph Smith and
Charles Satchel Price. jr,. were mar
ried Saturday morning at II o'clock
by the Rev Hugh A. Curley, assistant
pastor of St Peters Church, in the
parsonage of the church on Second
Street. near street southeast. in the
presence of a small party OF the rela-
tives of the families.
The bride, who was unattended, wore
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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Gotham's Stamp of Ap-
proval on Sensation Not
Borne Out.
Play Giving the Dance a Set
ting Provides Many
a Laugh.

And when a convenient day was come
that Herod on his birthday made a sup
per 10 his lords. nigh captains, and
chief estates Of Galilees
And when the daughter of the said
Herodias came in and danced, and
pleased HerOd and them that sat witt
him, ine king said unto the damsel, Ash
Of ne whatsoever thou wilt and l viii
give IL thee.
And she came IN straightway with
haste unto the king and asked, saying
will that thou give me by and by IN
a charger the head Of John the Baptist.
The Washington times., 1908-11-10

Mrs. Taft received d few friends very
informally at her villa here this after
noon Those who called were Lieuteu-
ant Governor and Mrs. Draper. Mrs.
BTlstOw, Mrs. Fearn, Franklin Murphy,
Mss Florence D. Murphy Mrs Martha
Egan, and Mrs. Wesley Merritt. Mr..
Taft was present for part OF the af-
teruoOn.
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The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
MetCaf Will entertain Informally aC
dinner this evening in compliment to
Miss ChabOt who is spending the day
with them, en- route from Europe TO her
home IN California Miss ChabOt, who
arrived in Washington last night, viii
leave in the morning.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-02-06
PAUL sBoRo.

Joshua Casperson died at his daughters,
Mrs Mary Reed on Beacon street, here We'd
nesday last, aged 81 years. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon.
The American Tin Can CompaDys De
Timing plant here, closed work Thursday
last for general repairs and installing some
new machinery. The men were told to re-
port for duty in two weeks. A number of
sthe workmen were Hungarians, most of
whom have returned to the old country. !.
Thomas ] Loudenslager had a stroke Of
paralysis Sunday last, the second. He is
helpless from his waist down and is IN
critical condition.
The thermometer stood at above zero
here Wednesday morning pretty cold for
mild winter.
There was an explosion at the powder
works early Wednesday morning, in what
is known as the Starch house, The build
ing took FIRE and burned down. No one
was burt No particulars are obtainable as
yes except above. 40
I The storm Saturday last blew the top off
the chimney OF the M E. Church. Several
hundred bricks came down, crashing on the
slate roof, breaking it badly. IN
Our veterans OF the CIVIL War received
their quarterly allowance this week, and it
certainly was appreciated by them as we'll
as their friends who got part of it.
There is case of scarlet fever in town.
but the authority knowing of it in time do
not intend it shall spread.
The Sunshine Society has secured the SER
vice of Ms. T. o. Clark, of Woodbury., to
give musical and song entertainments in
Council room Saturday night of this week
for she benefit of the Organ Fund.
Charles Wingate, of Pitman, was in town
Tuesday. visiting his mother. He reports
Pitman all right and good place to live in.
Mrs. John 7. Stone and sou Clifford, of
South Broad street, Philadelphia, spent
Monday LASS with their friends, the Testers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-02-06
TuRNERsvlLLE,

Sunday, February 2, was Ground Hog
day, but it is believed that he could not see
his shadow even if the sun permitted; the
wind was blowing too hard for him to make
his appearance, or if he tried to see his
shadow, his eyes would have been filled
with sand, therefore we will look for better
weather.
On last Tuesday afternoon, while return
ing from Grenlock station, Mr.. East, Of
this place, met with an accident which re-
suited in broken arm. About set enteen
weeks ago his wife tripped over piece of
lumber, and falling broke her leg, and since
shat time she has not been able 30 walk. Is
is to be hoped Mr.. East will recover soon.
Six weeks is the average time for limb TO
knit, bat as Mr.. and Mrs. East are both
elderly people,ag may have been the cause
of the long delay III her case.
Mr.. Herbert Williams was an 0yer-Sun-
day visitor at his parents home as this
place on last Sunday. Railroading surely
agrees with him, as he tips the beam of
1876. pretty good weight for boy Of %
years.
Two runaways occurred in this little
town last week. On Tuesday a team be-
longing to Mr.. East ran away because the
neck yoke strap give way letting the
tongue drop to the ground. And Wednes-
day team belonging TO Mr.. Harry Evans,
near Cross Keys, became frightened at q
goose futtering It's wings in she yard Of
Mr.. j. w. Chew's, causing the horse TO
break its halter, and at full speed ran
over mile before caught. Fortunately
no serious damage was done excepting the
breaking Of some harness and pair OF
shafts
During four weeks Of REVEALS held in the
TurnerviIle Methodist Church, there has
been eigteen persons converted, but apart
OF that number has been reclaimed from
their back sliding condition. 1t has now
been suggested that the reyivals may still
be continued for another week, but instead
Of holding them in she church, they are
TO be conducted in she mission house at
this place. There will be service next
Saturday night in the mission. Is is to be
hoped goodly number will be present.
All are welcome.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-02-06
nEwsoLp AND wEsTvILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph O. Kirk haye re-
turned from their recent visit to New York
City
The Ladies Aid Of the Newbold Baptist
Church will give their annual Martha
Washington Tea in the basement OF the
church on Saturday, February 10th, from 5
until 5. Tickets Is cents.
The ST GATHERINGS Guild, of St. Luke's
Church will hold Sock Social,o Satur-
day evening, February 10Th, in the base
ment of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Soherer, of Swedes-
boro, and James Hall. OF Bridgeport, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Hall,
last Sunday.
The recent cold spell has frozen all the
ponds in this vicinity, and lovers OF skat-
ling have been enjoying themselves. The
''covs" at Washington Park receives the
most patronage.
Kenith Newborn, age years, died last
Monday at the home of his parents in
Westvil1e.
Lovers of pinochle will hold g tourna-
ment at the home of Edward Sharnagl, the
tonsorial artist, Thursday evening, Febru-
AIRY Ssh. Two prizes will be awarded to
the winners.
The residents Of this section were aroused
from their peaceful slumbers about quarter
after four Wednesday morning by terrific
Rexplosion. SD - -
The basket ball team defeated the ia
nous Campbell team, of Philadelphia, last
Thursday by the score of 81 to 16. This
was TO be match game for $25 a side and
winner to receive $40 extra from the mana
ger of tuxedo Hall, where the game took
place. The Campbell team failed TO make
good their $25 and would not play unless
they received one-half the amount donated
by the manager of the hall. In order to
satisfy the large number of people present,
the Westville team acquiesced and beat
them by the above score. sSa
Pretty valentines. comic valentines and
valentine post cards at reasonable prices
Cohill's store, Broadway.