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The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
New NationaI-s.AIary's lamb 9

New NatiOnaI-ssAaFy'S Lamb"
In the musical gamhol in three bleats.
which Richard Carrie offered last night
at the New National Theater the come
dian in question makes no effort to hide
his light under a bushel. for his name ap-
pears on the programme as promoter
adapter, lyricist, composer, and producer.
He IS able to point with pride TO the sho"
and say, 7 alone am responsible, ana
in these days of from six 10 dozen peo-
pie being involved in the successful
launching Of a musical comedy the feat
Of Mr.. earle is, to say the least remark
able.
In his capacity as adapter. Carle ac-
knowledges an Indebtedness to the
French farce. Mime. Mongodin." which.
If we mistake not, was the same source
from which was drawn the comedy Mrs.
Ponderbury's Past" once played by the
late Stuart Robson. and now subject to
periodical London revivals. 1t is the
story of the henpecked husband, who,
after a life Of subterfuge and suffering
under the oppression of a masterful help
meet. discovers flaw in her supposed
spotless past, and thereafter takes COM
mand IN his own home
The character Of the abused and sup
pressed, but secretly giddy, husband fits
the peculiar talents of Carrie who used a
somewhat similar role in "The Spring
Chicken" He provokes great deal of
comedy out of the situations, and gets
on a variety of new jokes and gags
The acquisition to the cast Of Elita
Proctor Otis, an actress famous for her
dehneatiOn of adventuresses, ana at one
time a great Nancy Sykes in oliver
Twist Is a distinct gain. She plays the
militant wife. Mary Miranda Lamb, with
that understanding Of its dramatic possi-
bilities seldom encountered IN the realm
Of musical comedy. Ia spite OF her eX-
cellent work, one is little sorry 10 see
her talents used for the benefit of a show
Of this character, but she is an actress
who could not do otherwise than bring
10 a part great ability and magnetism.
Miss Jeannetta LOWrie is charming IN
the role of an actress who wishes 20 set
tie down In Haverstraw as a respectable
widow. hut who, Of course. gets Mary s
Lamb into conjugal infelicity, Miss Low
rie's work is always of dainty and re-
fined character, and she sings her songs
with dash and effect
The cast is A long one, and includes
such well-known people as John b.
Clark, Harry Montgomery. Marion Mills.
BeTta Mills. and Edith ST. Clair.
One or two of the musical numbers are
of the catchy variety. the especial one
being "Betsy's the Belle Of the Bath
eTs. I Id0liZe Ida, with a Wild West
ern chorus, also made quite a hit, as did
Miss Lowrie's "Jsmais Ia Vie" We're
HollSndaise," sung by Winifred Gilraine
and a chorus Of Dutch lassies, was pretty,
ard in Love Is Elusive" Berta Mills
proved herself the pOssessOr Of an un-
usually clear and sweet soprano voice
Mary's Lamb may not he the best
show Richard earle has put before the
public, but it is the kind of musical
comedy that is sure TO please a great
number of amusement lovers.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
MEN IN WOMEN'S ROLES.
Paint and Powder Club Crowds Ball
timOPe TheateF.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Md. April 20-Standing
room only was the order az Albaugh's
Theater. where hundreds OF Baltimore
fashionable folk went to see well-known
amateurs of the Paint and Powder Club,
in "Conquering Cupid" tonight.
All the feminine parts were taken by
men. The plot tells OF a marriage that
has been arranged through the influence
Of the German Emperor. between the
young Queen of the Dutch and the Prince
Won Hatsfeld; and the queen. who has
been at school is recalled by her counsel
so that the ceremony Of betrothal may
take place. She rebels Accompanied
by her cOnfidante, Bertha, she makes the
accidental acquaintance OF Jack Wads-
worth, the new secretary of the American
Legation, and the subsequent arrival Of
Karl Busch, Jacks intimate friend. pro-
vides the material for two love incidents
After playing in Baltimore the club
will give "COnquering Cupid" in WASH
ington. on April q. for the benefit of the
Christ Child Society
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
AT LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

dellueation by the capable cast of sup
porting players.
Miss Poynter. the star, as Lena, In the
prologue. and then as Lena Rivers in the
play was sweet and girlish. gentle and
Womaniy. demonstrating her abflitay to
assume two very different characters in a
most creditahle and pleasing manner,
The scenery is fresh and well painted.
ana the production is IN every way most
eieYerly produced. The play, which is
iar above the general class of those seen
at the New Academy, should have one Of
the best engagements of the year.
Matestic-"The Belle of Richmond"
a prettily staged production Of Southern
life, entitled THE Belle of Richmond q"
serves TO introduce Messrs. Middleton and
Barber at the Majestic this week. The
play cleyerly introduces many of the
types and customs of that section which
have made 1t famous as the land Of
romance and a sufficiently stirring story
is. woven TO hold the wraDt attention of
the audience. OF course, az In all we'll
ordered dramas. It is the love for fair
woman which gives the motive and pur-
pese, and as the "'belle'-the particular
woman in this case-is well presented by
Miss Alnslee, the means seem most amply
justified. Through the several scenes the
INSCRIPTIONS Osmund battles for the
hand he does net deserve, but in the end
right triumphs, and his more worthy
rival wins the coveted prize.
Mr.. Barber, in the role of the hero, is
distinctly likable, his readings being given
with quiet earnestness rarely seen His
makeup is somewhat exaggerated. but
even this fails 70 mar the splendid I'm
preston he makes Mr.. Middleton up-
pears in the rather. small role Of Silas
Smart but extracts 50 much comedy there
from as TO win deserved applause Mr.
Stanley ". James, who was one OF the
well-known favorites with the recent Pur-
nell stock company at this house, returns
to the city IN the role of the unworthy
suitor but yesterdays audience refused
to believe him wicked, and insisted on
applauding his efforts and presenting him
with flowers. His work was most credit
able Very much OF the success of the
piece is due the efforts OF Miss Adra
Ainslee. whose portrayal OF the name part
is artistic in the extreme. To a pleasing
personal appearance she lends careful
technique, backed up by native talent,
and the result is most happy. The re-
naming roles are well handled. and the
play is amply staged
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
W, C. BREUNINGER DEAD.
One of the Oldest Manufacturing
jewelers. in Washington,

After long Illness. William c. Breun-
niger, one Of the oldest manufacturing
jewelers. in Washington, died early yes
terday morning in his seventy-sixth year.
He had never entirely recovered from an
accident received year ago.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
from his residence, 453 Massachusetts
avenue northwest, Rev. Dr. Wallace Rad
cliffe officiating. Interment viii be In
Congressional Cemetery.
Mr. BTeuningeT Is survived by HIS wife
one son, Arthur Breuninger and five
daughters. Mrs. Johnston, of Evansville,
H.; Miss Louise Breuninger, Mrs. D
Brown Miss Magdaline BreUninger, and
Miss Thussinelda Breuninger.
Mr. BTeuninger was & native OF Ger
many ard came TO this city just before
the outbreak Of the civil war.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR GIRL.
By HELEN ROWLAND,

The woman pins a
the strain
orchids
man business.
Don try whisky;
the tablet OF
another it.
street broke what would
home ate e
Making pleasant different
max him OF a rainy morning
husband happy but don't make him
laugh when he's shaving
The longest way way the
man wh $ the club.
knot n the marriage tie only sip-knot!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
IS :g.'I = |.

Daily Mats. sc and sOc. Eyes., &c, Sc, and 75c
A Aia Bifceut Easter Celebration Progrsmne.
JOE NELcH & CO. in sat ellis Island. /"
The Biggest Comedy Success This Year
NevslIo's Celebrated Circus Spectacle.
John T. Thorne and Grace Carleton. MIR and
hlrs. Frederic Noeiker Walter Sehrpde and LAzzis
AiulTey Willie Weston La Neola- Fire Maneu
yers al M1dIid motion pictures.
NEXT W5Eh-,A- NIGHT ON. 4 HOUSE
INEZ AIACAULAY s. CO.. &C. Buy SEATS To-
DAY.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
MCCONNELL DISCOVERIES IN
Wit Al 20 r c E
Fr0Ye . seIf-eurs for all lnvalid.sn,.

Mr. MeCopneli has proven that the production Of
vital power can be increased by an invalid OF old
person 10 cure himself Of eli chronic diseases Morn
ing and afternoon classes. Consultation free Repre-
seatstiges viii cal If desired Information and Ii.
sTatuTe at Office 60S Metropolitan Bank Building 6ls
Fifteenth street Telephone Main S0la
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
New Recommendations.

The Brigadiers. In two-act farce.
Married by the Telephone" are the at
traction at the New Lyceum this week.
The farce is weak, and were it not for
the interpolated musical number, which
introduces a very comely chorus. ii would
be prosaic.
The olio was exceptionally good. Min
nie Harrison appeared in popular
scngs, Lester and Moure in a COM
edy skit, and q scenic and singing
speciality, entitled Cotton Blossom" ia
which members OF The company appeared
in a number Of plantation melodies. The
feature Of the show is a troupe of Jap
anese aerobats in number of difficult
and novel balancing and juggling stunts.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
The Academy-eLena Rivers. -

In pesenting the young actress-author,
Miss Beulah Poynter. in her dramatiza-
ton of Mary J. Holmes famous novel,
LENA Rivers" under the direction of
Afessrs. Burt and Nicolai, Manager Lyons
has added one more to his long list of
successes at the Academy The play is
well written, and follows the thoroughly
familiar story of the popular novel IN its
unfolding Of a bright, clean. and whole
some story abounding in quaint comedy
and appealing pathos. which holds the
close attention of the interested auditor
until the final curtain.
There are number Of well-drawn char
aeter sketches, which are given faithful
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
DIR. j. f. Dici1ie at white House.

The President received Rev. DR.. J. F.
Diekie, of Berlin, yesterday in spprecia-
ton of the services he has rendered his
fellow-citizens for the last fifteen years
in Germany.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21

For to-day we have a
gorgeous assortment IN
the following ground
cOlors:
Light blue, pink, law
ender, black, brown,
and white.
The designs are ap-
pliqued In white upon
the colOred grounds,
and I'm cOloTs on white
grounds.
First F1oor-Wash Goods.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
CONCERT

THE TUFTS COLLEGE GbEs AND MANDOLIN
Club At the Church Of Cur Father. 18th and L IS.
NV, TUESDAY, APRIL q. al .. m The enter
tainment is provided by Of the best voices OF the
New England College and the selections are fuil Of
eolleEe lie and hmnoT. Admission 3 cents.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21
GaraeId Hospital Beneat LuncheO.

TO-morroW-POpuia GOvernu en-
in Japan.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-21

The designs are arranged to
repeat the border at iatervsls
Of every Is inches, which gives
a fun skirt length and plenty
Of material for making the
waist and skirt in any style
desired. There are FIVE DIFF.
ferent patterns, among them
the popular Greek meanGer, a
zigzsg or serpentiue effect. a
yery effective diamond design.
and others equally attractive.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-01-01

Broken Lneea of the Finest Misses and Chireps
in Patents, Wei and Fine Calfskn Values 1925
At m one Big l' Sizes Sc to Sl.3o|
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25

Vile, did not seem to find favor with
the local "shine artists" and as the
news spread about the downtown dis
trict that the machine had entered
the field of competition offering to
shine for a penny, the little knights of
the brush swarmed to the scene and
did not hesitate to voice their disap-
prevail
Competition has been brisk of late
between the proprietors of the various.
shining parloTs, and the price has been
cut from 5 cents a shine to six for %
cents. Now that the electric polisher
threatens to take a large share of the
trade. the boys are dismayed. In the
larger cities the automatic shoe sinner
has almost completely done away with
the shops. There are many who make
a living in the city by polishing shoes.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
INSOMNIA AND ALARM CLOCKS.
(NeW York PresS.)

The patient complained of insomnia.
you must get an alarm clock at
once said the physician.
The patient stared.
81 mean it. What time do you
waken usually in the night?'
1.-TWO o'clock lately. -"
set the alarm clock for As minutes
before 2, AS soon as it strikes, get up,
dress for the day and take a walk of
not less than two miles. DO not go
to bed again that day under any cir
cumstances, nor take a nap, even sit
ting in your chair.
The next night set the alarm at
2:45. You will sleep until it wakens
you. Get up as before, and take an
other two-mile walk.
"The third night you can venture to
set your alarm clock at 8. Repeat
the walk. If you are MOI cured by
that time you will be a more difficult
case than | have had heretofore; but
if the habit of lying awake is not
broken, begin back at 2 o'clock again
and repeat.
Another sure cure for insomnia is
sitting up with the sick. Just bind
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25

tee Board is busy getting things in
readiness for the opening. The work
men are being pushed to their utmost
on the girls dormitOry building and
they hope to have the same ready for
occupancy before the first of the year.
President Johnson predicts a very sue
cessful year for the Institution, and
thinks he will be taxed to accommo-
date the students. Every mail brings
applications from all parts of the
state for admittance. Roger Williams
has an enviable site in its new loca-
ton. Situated between the White
Creek road and the Cumberland River,
on a high eminence which gives a
commanding view. On the south M
beholds the historic G state capitol
standing out in bold relief and a gen
eral view of the city brings to the
mind Of the student that one of the
most progressive cities in the South
and the acknowledged Athens is there
to be studied and to insrire the young
mind on to greater things in life.
Looking to the southwest is to be
seen the massive buildings of Fisk
University, Roger Williams old time
rival in athletics. No two institutions
however we're more friendly from
president down to the most humble
student,
Nashville is proud of her education
al Institutions, a fact that was clearly
demonstrated when there was some
talk Of removing Roger Williams Uni
versity. The students all receive the
most courteous treatment from citi-
zens and merchants.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
FURNITURE DEALERS PERFECT
ORGANIZATION.

An organization that will be of in
%calculable benefit to the Negroes of
Nashville was that perfected by the
retail furniture dealers of this city
last Tuesday. The object, it seems,
is to stop the practice of selling sew
eral hundred dollars worth of furni-
ture to people who have no way TO
nay for it, but to sell on a cash basis
and at a lower price. The people will
be greatly benefited by such an or
ganiZation, and these merchants have
taken a commendable step. Many
embarrassments will be avoided, and
the people will be taught to live with
in their means. An account of the or
ganization follows:
Organization of the Retail Furni-
ture Dealers and Merchants Associa-
ton, of Nashville, was further effected
in the rooms of the Board of Trade
Tuesday night by the adoption of a
constitution and bylaws and by steps
toward completing the list of officers
and mapping out the work that will
required of the Secretary. A compar-
tNANNlN ldl Sc dlNtlludllCG vi Tie IGldll
furniture dealers of Nashville was
present, and enthusiasm for the pur-
pose Of the Association was manifest
ed. It was decided to hold the meet
ings in the Board of Trade rooms
every Tuesday night, and evidence
was not lacking that all the meetings
will be well attended.
According to talks made Tuesday
night, purposes Of the Retail Furni-
ture Dealers and Merchants Associa-
ton are such as to commend them
selves both to dealer and customer.
The organization, it was pointed out,
is in no sense a combine or a trust.
but seeks to give the members oppor-
tunities for arriving at worthy OBJ
jects of mutual benefit. Evils that
now exist in the retail trade in the fur
nitrre line, such as selling to a GUS
toner whose responsibility in as
suming a debt and later failing to pay
it causes losses to the dealer and to
other customers are sought to be re-
moved. BY eliminating the fraudu-
lent customer, the retail furniture
dealers see that they will be able not
only to benefit themselves, but also
their worthy customers, for by con-
Quoting their business with a mini
mum of losses they will thereby be
able to sell at a lower price than
would be possible were they burdened
with the losses resulting from bad
sales Of goods.
At the meeting Tuesday night the
constitution was adopted and the by
laws approved. The officers of the
Association are as follows:
President, Hillary e. Howse; First
Vice President, Percy Sharp; Second
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
CURE FOR SNAKE BITE.
How E;snchn1an Treated a Wound
When Far From a Settlement.

How E7nchn1an Treated a Wound
When Far From a Settlement.
Bitten by a rattlesnake in the calf
of the right leg in the Santa Ana
Mountains last Saturday, John Nc
Cornick, a rancher of Grapeland,
saved his life by making an incision
with his pocket knife and inserting a
piece of the reptiles flesh in the wound.
He bandaged it tightly and walked
seven hours before he reached his
ranch, where he could receive medical
attention. Or. Summer J.. Quinn was
called from Los Angeles to attend Nc
Cornick. When he arrived he found
that his patient was suffering from
a slight poisoning. He declares that
Mccormick saved his life by his own
treatment.
Mccormick was hunting through
scrub oak when he felt a peculiar sting
in his leg. He looked down and saw
The snake dragging on the ground as
he walked. It's fangs had become fast
ened in his leggings aud it was unable
to withdraw them.
With the butt Of his gun Mccormick
Knocked the snake off and then crushed
its head with his heel. AS quickly as
possible he ran into the oren and car
ried tho snake with him. When he
barred his leg he squeezed all the blood
he could out of the two punctures
which the fangs had made. Then he
opened a cash, cutting through the
two wounds and letting out the blood
and poison. He cut a piece of flesh
out of the snakes back and inserted
it in the wound. Mccormick used his
handkerchief for ~bandages and then
tied his leg again just above the knee
to stop the poison from working
through his system.
Mccormick was miles from any set
Element where he could secure medical
attention, so he started back to Grape
land. His leg pulsated with pain and
he soon became deathlv sick. In his
weakened condition he was compelled
tn rest on the road time and AGAIN.
When he finally reached home he was
almost exhausted and his leg was
d%readfully swollen and almost black.
Mccormick saws that his treatment
was famous among the Indians for
snake bites and be has known Of a
number of instances where its apnli-
cation has saved liyes.-Los Angeles
Times.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
PASSING OF THE "PLue."
Omaha Bee.)

Even in staid old London where pre-
cedent rules almost every action, the
independent spirit of the age has
manifested itself so strongly that the
high hat, or the topper" as the Lon
doners are pleased to call it, is becom-
ing conspicuous by its withdrawal
from everyday display. 1t is true that
some Americans who were invited
guests at a recent reception given by
King Edward were refused admission
to the palace grounds because they
wore straw hats with their otherwise
correct evening dress, but the average
Britisher is emulating the American
example by wearing clothing that is
comfortable rather than customary.
The true Briton refuses, however,
to abandon a World-custom without a
struggle, and a determined effort was
made by smart Londoners to revive
favor for the plug hat during the re-
cent Olympic games. Thousands of
men, apparently engaged by the hat
ters, appeared in the stadium, each
wearing the very newest thing in silk
hats. Impressive as the display was,
the result was not very satisfactory.
Half of the time the weather was as
hot as it gets in Arizona and the rest
of tie time it was raining, and a plug
hat is a sorry thing IN a rainstorm
and it's wearer an object of commits
GRAFTON when the thermometer is up
in the nineties.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
car SAVED WoMANs LIFE.

To be saved by a pet cat from be-
ing ground under the wheels of a To-
connective was the thrilling and unique
experience of Mrs. Mary Lingender-
fer, Of Sunbury, in that place to-day.
AT q crossing of the Reading Rail
way her walk was interrupted by a
freight train on the nearer of the
double tracks, and when the string of
cars had PASSED the woman stepped
forward and halted as she noticed a
frantic pulling at the hem of her
skirt.
At that very instant a light" loco
motive dashed past on the next track.
so close to the unmindful woman
that the momentum feiled her to the
pavement. Then she looked back and
cav her pct ca with its teeth securely
fastened in her skirt.-Selinsgrove
(Penn.) Cor, Philadelphia Record.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
DRor. AND MRS. W. G. HINES.

PROF. AND MRS. W. C. HYNEs.
Having spent more than a week in
Lexington, KY, visiting the Colored
State Fair of the A. and NJ. Associa-
ton and attending the National Bap-
fist Convention, which was a pleasant
session, Prof. and Mrs. w. G.. Hynes re-
port a pleasant trip and stay.
Rev, j, r. Thomas, of the Ebenezer
BAPTIST Church Of Chicago, has an
nounced a return engagement for
Prof. and Mrs. Hynes on Monday and
Tuesday NIGHTS, October 5 and 6. After
a visit to Chicago Of two weeks they
will start en- roite for home to pre-
pare to so to Southern points for the
winter season.
Prof. and Mrs Hynes opened their
engagement in Lexington on Septem-
Der Is at Liberty Baptist Church, Rev.
p. II. Clark. pastor, to a large audi
ence. On Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights, September 2S, 20,
and 30, Prof. Hynes will lecture and
exhibit at the First Baptist Church,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25
PAROoMEp September 2a.

Among those to receive Executive
clemency at the hands of. Governor
Patterson last Wednesday was Matte
Lillard, colored, of Davidson County.
She was convicted in February, 1902,
of murder and sentenced to ten years
in State prison. Her application for
pardon was recommended by the trial
TUdge, Attorney General, all the living
Jurors and a large number of white
citizens of Davidson County. The
prisoner has IN excellent prison rec
ord, and has served about six years Of
her sentence.