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The Washington herald., 1908-03-24

the quiet flock, and before going abroad.
returns fCr a brief visit 70 the place OF
Eer childhood. really for the purpose Of
satisfying herself whether or not the old
love still lives.
She disturbs the serene atmosphere for
a while by the expression of the freer
views Of life which she has imbibed by
her life in the city, views distinctly
Gistasteful to the people of the narrow
and tradition-hemmed community. She
organizes an entertainment for the benefit
OF the church and introduces a Salome
dance which shocks the sensibilities of
the family at the first rehearsal and
breaks up the show. She then goes on a
kalf-escapade with Lennox Marshall, the
worldly brother OF the minister, who
should have been married to Mamie Dean,
but now Is bent on transferring his az
fections To Bettina. and upon the pair
returning from the dance in the early
morning. he declares his love, and the
declaration is heard by Mamie. concealed
behind the ever-faithful curtain. and the
true state Of affairs as existing between
LennOX and Mamie is revealed 70 both
Bettina and John Marshall before the
termination OF the scene. She (Bettlna)
Is furious, but John In true Christian
spirit forgives the erring one. and urges
her 10 redeem her fault by endeavoring 10
lead a higher life. here striking the key
note Of the story Bettina, thinking on
his words. sees things clearer. and after
preventing a marriage between LennOx
and Mamie gives up her own ambition
and money that her sister may cultivate
her great voice. and finally declares her
love for John Marshall, which has really
been. in spite of her artistic tempera-
ment and high aspirations. the dominant
force IN the shaping of her career. II is
the story OF self-sacrifce taught and
practiced by John Marshall throughout
his life. and attained by a single stroke
by Bettina for his loves sake.
Miss Elliott, as Is usual. IS very en-
gaging IN the leading role. Her superb
natural gifts OF face and figure are
.accentuated by remarkable personality
and grace OF bearing. while her express
i've powers are certainly OF more than
ordinary force She plays the character
with convincing skill. and at no time
during her presence on the stage did she
fail 20 dominate the entire situation.
She receives splendid support from her
company Mr. Robert Drouet appears as
Rev. John Marshall, and he gives a good
presentation OF tha quiet. yet fOrcefu
character Of the New England pastor
and Miss Mary Jerrold Is effective as
Mamie Dean. the erring half-sister. dis
playing marked evidecces Of strong emo
tional power. and Miss Helen Tracy I:
clever as the narrow. prim. and upright
Christine Marshall
The comedy OF the play-and Il Is q
very delightful ingredients furnished
by An Grant Mitchell. as Charley Hope
an exu0erant church worker: Miss Su-
zanne Perry. as AnabeIle Greenleaf. hi:
cO-worker. and Miss Sarah McVicker
as Abble, the sharp-voiced, hard-Sensec
New England house servant. The delin-
cations of Mr.. Mitchell and Miss Nc.
Wicker were especially faithful as tS
character depletion and highly prolific ot
hu unorOus results
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Hurtig & Seamon presented for the
third season the second edition Of the
musical comedy. Me. Him. and L" to a
highly pleased, capacity audience at the
Academy last night. The bright. eccen-
trio trio OF comedians-Wrothe, Watsor,
and Arlington-are featured as the stars
OF the company, cast as three tramps
T..e story tells Of their many efforts TO
reach the far-off country overrun with
those who seek their fortunes among the
new-found gold fields. The many unex-
pected conditions and obstacles which
they master and finally overcome are
formed into three acts OF clever comedy
situations, bright melodies, and graceful
dances. and numerous very well-planned
specialtes. which seemed to gain new
popularity and be as pleasing as ever to
lovers OF this class OF entertainment.
The production lis good. the company
clever, and. taken as a whole. 1t Is the
best all round and most satisfactory even
ing's entertainment given at the New
Academy this season. The three stars
Worthe, Watson. and Arlington-were
given fine welcome, ana delighted the
auditors throughout the three acts with
their clever comedy, songs. ana dances
Mr.. Billy w. Watson. an old Washington
favorite. had the house with him from his
first entrance, and furnishes excellent
reasons for his friends ovation extended
him. Miss Agnes Lynn was without doubt
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24

The attraction al the Gayety Theater
this week is the Blue Ribbon Girls. an
excellent company OF clever comedians,
backed by a graceful chorus. The show
opens with a one-act farce entitled at
Monte Carlo" IN which there Is much
humor and many catchy songs The
Merry Widow" BY Miss Ida Nay. was
heartily applauded. Those eccentric
comedians. Charles Rice and Fred Cody
lead the company
Anna Armstrong and May Ashton open
the olio with singing and dancing. The
feature OF the show is the Great Crane
who performs some remarkable tricks
The trunk mystery, a clever bit OF magic
has given the audience something q
think about. Harry Ward and Hattie
Raymond were amusing with their sing
ing and dancing. The two Martins con-
clu6e the olio with some very clever aero
batic work
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The COlumbia-Mnxine Elliott.

Whether by accident or design is not
apparent. but Miss Maxine Elliott's new
play. "Myself-Bettiaa." is decidedly in
keeping with leap year. fer the heroine
proposes, or at least takes the initiative
III a decided declaration of love. 1t is an
interesting and pleasing little play, show
ing 10 a marked degree the femininity of
its source, but teaching a high moral
lesson. with a clear exposition OF some
New England village characters; a suf-
ficient quantity of exhnarating comedy.
and some clever lines, all put together
by means of an interesting story. Be-
sides all this, the personality and beauty
Of the star, assisted by a company of
quality, contribute toward making an en-
tertainment well worth the while.
Bettina and Mamie Dean are half-sis-
ters. the former inheriting all the money
of the family and going ont from the
peaceful precincts of the Puritanical vii
lage into the gayer life Of a large city,
with the ultimate purpose of cultivating
her voice. really good, to the quality of
high operatic attainments. The latter.
although unknowingly having the true
cal!ber Of artistic vocal accomplishment.
remains in the humdrum atmosphere OF
the straight-laced town. Bettlna. how
ever loves John Marshall. the pastor OF
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
NINE. GADsKI RECITAL.
Only Appearance of Great Artist In
This City Next Sunday.

This City Next Sunday.
The forthcoming engagement OF Nine.
Johanna Gadski at the New National
Theater next Sunday evening promises to
be one of the chief events OF the local
musical season As this Will be the only
appearance Of the great artist this sea
son. the demand for seats is said TO have
surpassed even the expectations OF her
management In the ranks Of the Metro
politan Grand Opera Company. Nine.
Gadsh won fame as the prima donna So
prano, but II has been on the concert
stage that her latest triumphs have been
won.
The programme announced for Wash
ington is as follows:
Classical songs - ''Wilkommen meir
Wald" Mother. o Sing Ne to Rest" r.
Franz: 'Fruehlingsnacht, Highland
Cradle Song, Schumann; "Hark. Hark,
the Lark" who Is Sylvia?" Schubert
French and American composers
"Aime-mol," Bemberg; 'Nous-almOns." "
Saint-Saens; "a Maid Sings Light" Mac
DOwell: "Verborgue Wunden." F. La
Forge; Like the Rosebud La Forge;
June Mrs. II. II. A Beach.
Modern German songs-'Mit elnder
Primula Veris." Grieg: ''Freundliche Wis
ion.' ''Staenchen,' r. Strauss; .'verbor-
genheit "'Er ist's." H Wolf: -Dich
theure Halle '-rannhauser'O. Wagner
Frank La Forge. pianist. viii be heard
in two numbers. "Rhapsodie" and Theme
Varie' the latter his own composition.
The advance sale Of tickets is being
conducted by T. Arthur Smith Of 1s11 F
street northwest. Nine. Gadsk Is ap-
pearing this season under the direction OF
Loudon Charlton.
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The Lrceum-RurIesnue.

Frank B. Cars Thoroughoreds is at
the Lyceum rhis week. The two bus
lesques are fun OF vim and dash. inter
mixed with several pleasing songs and
ensembles. Harry lie Clair is the star
OF the company IN his dramatic character
impersonations. The remainder Of the
olio was entertaining. Mile. la Toska
does a clever contortiOn specially; the
De Nette Sisters have a nice dancing
turn; Howard and Linder have a pleasing
sketch; Josie Flynn makes some very
quick changes IN conjunction with her
character songs. and the Dancing Mitch
els do some whirlwind dancing.
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MaIestie-sUnder southern 81.

Majestic-fUnder southern SI<Ies.7
That talented woman playwright, Lottie
Blair Parker. has discovered 10 a re-
markable degree the secret OF winning
public approval, few authors having Sc
cured so lasting a demand for their writ
ings. While Der plays have never claim
ed rank as powerful dramas. they possess
that attribute. far more rare. which for
want OF better expression, we call homeiy
beauty. Long after tbs story Of Under
Southern Skies" which is this week
playing al the Majestic. has been
forgotten. its atmosphere OF sweet
Southern culture, OF gentlewomen and
gentlemen. win stay with US The
production which Manager Weston has
secured is uniformly good All OF the
characters are satisfactorily handled, and
a few OF them exceliently Mr.. Gulse
plays Maj. Crofton with much dignity
and intelligence his readings are quiet
and Impressive. The work of Mr. Stewart
and Mr.. Walsh, as the good and bad
suitors for the hand OF the heroine. re-
spectiveiy, Is very acceptable, neither al
lowing his enthusiasm 20 carry him be-
yOnd the probabilities. The Col Daubeny
U III. ScleIldu j 4 ClCNer character
sketch. and Mr.. Rogers does good work
as the clergyman The leading feminine
role Is in the hands OF Miss McHenry,
who Is very conscientious. and reasonably
successful. though at times more intense
than is required. Miss Myrtle Hsss has
only a small part. but plays IL very
daintily, and IS very attractive withaL
It is 10 be regretted that her opportuni-
ties are not larger. Miss Ward and Miss
Vollmer contribute excellent negro char
acters.
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To BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.
"a IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

ls95-Columbus commenced a campaign against the
natives Of Hispanioa and reduced them To such
obedience that every inhabtant was subjected
70 quarterly tribute TO the King Of Spain
in gold dust or cotton.
lsss-Canonicus and Miantonornoh for forty fathoms
Of beads. sold Providence 10 Roger Williams
l7s2-Spain Acknowledged the Independence Of the
United States
iszo-Stephenson's Rocket" the frst modern loco
motive was travelling on & regular schedule
at the rate Of from twenty-five to thirty-hve
miles hour.
lS6f-Gen Grant. the new commander-in-chief OF the
United States army, started for the front with
his staff
lsS2-Henry Wadsworth JongielloE died. Born
FEBRUARY D. iS0.
sSi-Tweive persons killed by cyclone in Keniacky.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
AT THE LOCAL PLAYHOUSES.

little before you. and he stands there q
miserable thing that makes a man
ashamed. and you think of Kipling's-
And the fool was stripped to hts naked hide.
That is what Nazimova does with Ibsen;
clothes the dry bones Of his library play
with the flesh and blood of real passion
and hot emotion, and makes you live and
feel and think. And this is genius.
IL Is perhaps pity that Nine. Nazimo-
vas supporting company is not more
adequate 10 its task, though the loss Is
little felt. Mr. Dodson Mitchell. because
Of past reputation. is a little disappoint-
ing in the role Of Helmer-heavy. stoliG,
Unconditional The Dr. Rank OF Mr.. Bran
don lyman was very well played, and Mr.
John Emerson as Krogstad was strikingly
good in the last act
The performance as a whole was one
long TO be remembered; and II in her
other plays Mime. Navimova can repeat
the success she made last night Snere
can be no doubt as TO the brilliant future
that awaits her HECTOR FULLER.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
Chase,s-Polite vauderilIe.

The programme at Chase's Theater yes
terday afternoon and evening was a de-
lightful one. and longer than usual. but
interest grew as the show progressed.
The last act. the Romany Opera Com
pany. was the best thing offered. This
Romany Opera Company is a band II
some eight or ten. made UP in the tradi-
tional gypsy costumes. They sang beau
tifully. both in solo and chorus, many of
the long-familiar opera airs that have be-
come prime fayorites. The chorus work.
particularly in the Soldiers Chorus"
from Faust" evidenced most conscien-
tious work on behalf OF ALL The soloists
were Ettore Campana, Alexander Bevan,
Lola Renard. and Mary Obey A choice
violin solo was also given by Miss Rosa
GARRETT. This company is said TO be one
Of the most popular in vaudeville.
Mr.. Hymack styled The Chameleon
Comedian, was a very amusing feature.
He had a surprise every minute The IA
cility and rapidity with which he changed
his gloves, necktie, collar, coat. or what
ever il might be. was a revelation that
might save lots Of time If we could learn
20 follow his example. Miss Fanny Rice
was the cause OF much JOflfment with her
miniature embodiments Of Roosevelt.
Bryan, Rockefeller, and others. She never
fails TO please. Tom Nawn and Company.
in a skit wherein he plays Pat" and a
genii. impersonated-f such a thing is
possible-by Miss Charlotte APPELLEE, takes
principal part. add lots Of iightness 70
the entertainment. The opening number
is Torcat, a Frenchman who demon
strates the possibility OF such a thing as
trained rooster. He has several OF
them. The Five Majors sing. whistle
and play the piano. Mr.. and Mrs. Kemr
reproduced some gorgeous views taken In
Arizona, 10 the accompaniment OF an
instructive and interesting talk. The
vitagraph picture, "A Runaway Horse. "
shows what horse may do In the way
OF creating wreck without disaster.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
RECEIVED INTO PREsBYTERY.
Rev. Mr.. NeiDeI and Rev. Mr.. Kirby
10 Be Installed as Pastors.

Rev. Charles L. Neibel, pastor-elect of
the Eastern Presbyterian Church. and
Rev. Z. n. Kirby. former pastor Of the
Fifth Congressional Church, who viii be-
come pastor Of the Ballston Presbyterian
Church. were formally received into the
local presbytery yesterday at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Niebel will be installed as pastor
OF the Eastern Presbyterian Church March
81 az s o'clock. Mr.. Kirby will be installed
pastor Of the Ballston Church on April l.
AS Mr.. Kirby is from another denomina-
ton. he was examined in theology by DIR.
Wallace Radcliffe. and was later i'd
mi.rel
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the most clever and truly pleasing among
the large female portion o. the company,
which has most capabls. pretty. and
graceful number OF girls, who can sing
and dance in a most grscefuI manner.
The production throughout is satisfactory
In every way and affords a highly pleas
ing evenings entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
WINS PRIZE OF $1,000.
Judge NOrcrOss Gives Best Reason
for RoOseveIt's Recollection.

TOT HODHtNtEts IEt-CIctIIOH-
The prize of $1,000, offered by United
States Senator Jonathan Bourne, OF ore
gon, through the National Magazine,
Tor the best-written argument why
Roosevelt should be chosen President
for second elective term, has been
awarded TO Judge Frank H Norcross.
associate justice of the Supreme Court Of
Navada.
The contest closed February IS. since
which time the judges have been s.Sy
examining the thousands Of manuscripts
that have poured in from all parts Of
the country. Even Cuba and the Phillip
pines were represented by contestants.
The argument will be given wide pub
licity
The Washington herald., 1908-03-24
By WILLIAM LIE QUEUx.

Entered at stationsrs' Han. An hight, reserved.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27

The saw mill at Wheelersville
owned by Isaac Ellston, was destroy
ed by fire about , O'Clock Monday
of last week entailing loss of about
81 800. The hameswere prevented
from communicating with the lum-
ber, so that no stock was destroyed.
Mr. Ellston did contract work, in
saving hard wood for James Mansel
of Wi Transport. The mill was a
small stationary, and has been oper-
ating at Wheelerville five or six
years. The origin of the fire is un,
known. When discovered the flames
We're already shooting from two
different parts of the mill. There
was an insurance of 81 1000 on the
property.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27

The Coudersport Enterprise tells
the following story of IA true friend
ship: William Hasset, who is we'll
known in this borough, and who
some years ago was il prosperous
business man, but was overtaken by
misfortune, and of late has been an
inmate of the county home, left on
"Wednesday morning for Tellico,
Tenn, where he will be cared for by
his former partner, James Anderson,
a prosperous business man in that
city.
"Years ago Mr.. Hasset was part
ner of Mr.. Anderson and after they
had parted company the later went
South where he prospered. Mr..
Hasset remained in potter county
but he seemed to be overtaken by
misfortune, his money soon went,
and when he reached the point
where he could no longer care for
himself, the doors of the county
home We're opened to him. Recent
Mr.. Anderson wanted to hear from
his old partner, and he made in
quiries through various channels un-
til he finally located him. When he
found that his old friend and assovi-
ate was an object of charity, hi.
heart would not reconcile itself TO
lIasset's condition, aud he sent here
lor his old friend to join him in his
palatial Tennessee home"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
Twenty counties in the state hav

Twenty counties in the state have
associate judges-two to each coun-
ty. The total amount paid to them
last year, according to the State
Treasurer's report was $23,6SS, so.
Wyoming county heads the list
with regard to salary, having ex-
pended $2,62s,25. Huntington coun-
ty follows next, with total of 81,
215,9O. Juniata county paid least
$467 40. An associate judge gets
$5 per day when official duty is per-
formed and 10 cents per mile for
every mile travelled. His minium
salary, however is $500 per year,
whether he serves days enough to
amount to that or not.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27

st. Paul, August 30. In many
sections of Minnesota. North Dako-
and Northern Wisconsin there was
heavy frost last night. At Dicki,
son, N. ID. the mercury dropped
five.degrees below freezing. A large
part of the flax crop is reported in
jured, but half of the wheat is in
shock and the rest is thought to be
ripening and out of danger,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
Dedication OF Monument at FrederickS-

DVTg.
This monument which is to be un-
veiled on the eleventh day of Nov
ember next, is being erected by
Pennsylvania, under act of May
11th. 1905, in commemoration 'oi
the charge of Humphreys Division
on Marys' Heights, Fredericksburg,
Va, on the 18th. day of December,
1862. The Division all Pennsyl-
vania Regiments, consisted of the
123, 1876, 129, l31, 1873, 134 and the
9lst. and the 155th.
Every honorable discharged sur
vivor of the eight Regiments
constituting Humphreys Division,
in whatever State he may live, in
accordance with the provisions of
the dedication Act of June 13, 1907,
is entitled to free transportation to
Fredericksburg and return from the
Rail Road station in Pennsylvania,
Nearest u HIS TeSltcilct.
In order to secure this transpor-
tation, which does not include either
subsistence, or sleeping or parlor car
accommodations, individual appli-
cation must he made to the Secre-
tary, James M. Clark New Castle
Pa, This initiative application
need contain no information but his
desire, name and post office address.
The rest will follow in due course.
While orders for transportation
will not go out before sometime in
October, it is important that appli-
cations be sent to tho Secretary at
once, in order that the Rail Roads
may have timely notice for the need
ful ticket arrangements.
Tickets can be secured on the
Secretary's order, from November
9TH, to IL inclusive, good returning
until November 25th. inclusive,
W ouNii sup VII pa iiN 80, GO
shall hereafter be provided for.
Upon receipt of the order for
transportation, an immediate call
should be made upon the ticket
agent, that he may have plenty of
time to remedy any defect in his in
Structions.
In case of competing, the milage
basis being the same, the holder of
the order makes his choice of roads.
1t is expected that arrangements
will be effected for the sale of tickets
to the family and the family friends,
on card order of the Secretary, at a
one and one-half cent rate each way.
All unused orders except "Card
Orders" and unused tickets, should
be returned promptly after the dedi-
cation to the Secretary, at New Cas-
tie, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-08-27
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday School convention of
Shrewsbury Twp. convened in the
Rock Run Baptist Church on Sun
day, Aug. 18th. Afternoon session
was opened by "a song service con-
Quoted by II. ID. Collins of Picture
Rocks. Devotional services were con-
Quoted by the pastor, l.. 5. Squires.
The following temporary officers
were elected:
Chairman, Rev. S. S. Squires:
Secy., Rev. Joseph II. Cook. Ed
gar Burrows read a paper-How
shall we interest young men in Bible
study? and was followed by a talk
on elbow can we make our work
more effectual with the unsaved? by
+. NJ. Cruise. Supt. w. +. Hill
then opened the discussion of the
subject, "IIOw create missionary
spirit in our Sunday SchooH The
closing address was given by Vernon
Hull County chairman of Sullivan
Co. IS. S. Asso., in which he out
lined the scope of organized 5. ;.
work, noting It's progress in Sullivan
Co., and calling for active effort all
along the line. Session closed with
prayer by Rev. Joseph ii. Cook of
Picture Rocks. In the evening ses =.
sion Supt. M. S. Sprout of Picture
Rocks presented the subject "The
obligations of the home to the Sun
day School, showing very ably the
how the parents may cooperate with
the school, the other side What the
Sunday School may do for the home,
was discussed from the point of
view of the Home Department by a
Home Department Supt. Joseph III.
Cook.
r, ID. Collins sang a SOLO "Tell
Mother I'll be there" f. NJ. Cruise
opened the discussion of the subject
"The obligation of the church to
the Sunday School, in which he en-
phasiZed the obligation of the par
ents to attend the Sunday School.
Discussing the question A. II, Heath
directed attention to the fact that
a Sunday School going church would
make a Sunday School going world.
Two dollars and fifty cents
were received for district and
county work.
Fiora Cook, Pres. Supt af.'