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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Simple OIL of WinterErecn Cures
Eczema aPd Drives Out Old
Fo1t Treatment.

If YOU were to hack your finger. or scaId
your arm. you would apply some healing
remedy as soon as possible wouldn't you
That would be good common sense and
II would bring the quickest relief. You
surely would never think of drinking
medicine or dOctOring the blood 20 cure a
surface affection.
It's Just the same principle with dis
eases OF the skin Eczema. psoriasis. saIt
rheum. and BARRIERS itch car be cured
and cured easily If YOU strike right at the
trouble as you do with a cut or burn.
The cause of itching. burning skin dis
eases, according TO modern science. IS 4
germ which feeds upon the weaker parts
Of the skin. To kill these skin haciIIi
which produce the itching sores and ugly
red blOtches. use the famous prescription
OF oil Of WintergFeen. glycerine and thv-
mol. commonly known as d. ID. d. Pre-
scriptiOn- This mild liquid was advocated
by a prominent skin specialist. DIT. Den
MS. Of Chicago, long be9cre II was adopt-
ed generally This Es--.sA is called y. ID.
D. Prescription 1t is a positive specific
for all skin diseases.
Don't dose the stomach. Cure the skin
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vouch for II Call al our store and let Us
explain.
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ton by n. Evans. 924 F street northwest
Booklet on skin diseases free.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
A FARFAMED STREET
New YOrk'S Fashionable Thorough.
fare and Hotel St. Regis.
A RECENT INNOVATION

For half a century Fifth Avenue has
been the select residential thoroughfare
of New York. the most fashionable city
street in America. Formerly private resi-
dences. many Of them the homes Of mil
lionaires. lined this beautiful street, but
in recent years few paIatial hotels. have
entered this select circle, and society has
set its seal of approval upon these cres-
tons for public comfort and entertain
ment by a liberal patronage.
At the social center OF this famous thor
oughfare, and only four blocks from Cen
trial Park. stands the St Regis. a hotel
Of elegance ard refinement Ii II the
chosen permanent home OF many people
who once lived in nearby residences. and
also the temporary home Of many hun
dreds of transient visitors to the metropo-
lis
The st. Regis was conceived and con-
stTucted with the idea OF perfect con-
formity with its select environment, and
those who share its hospitality are GER
tain TO find the utmost comfort and en-
joyment. with entire freedom from dis
cOTdant elements and distracting infiu-
ences. Within its portals you may en-
JOY the best that money can buy. and
much which your money cannot buy.
Yet. with all that these facts imply.
the ST. Regis is not above the means OF
the average person, and it particularly
invites transient patronage. Its charges
do not exceed those of first-class hotels
generally; in fact, in proportion to the
comforts provided. they are even less. A
large, well-furnished room may be had
for 81, or one with bath in connection
for . day; or a parlor. bedroom, and
bath for SO AMI upward; while the res
taurant charges are at standard rates.
Such being the case. why not choose
the ST Regis as your home when in New
York?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Reduces Fat
a Pound a Day
The Simplest, Surest and Most Effec.
tive Way to Get Rid of Surplus
Flesh Without Drugs.
ROW 90 Prove IL to Yourself without
Any Expense Whatever.

The first thing not 70 do when irving n
reduce your weight Is to take something
mat contains a drug OF any kind. OF try
20 stJrve the fat away.
The moment YOU begin 20 do that. YOU
give distinct shock TO tho entire ner-
Nous and digestive systems. and though
YOU may lose some fat as a result. Won
viii lose your health with II.
cases are numerous Of fat peoplo he
coming permanent invalids bv the use of
starvation diets and dangerous rrducarS
Fat people as we'll as others should
realize that, as a general rule. there ie a
remedy for every defect of the human or
Eanism- Nature provides remedy for
nearly every disease II Is a Law, OF rbe
universe This is true OF that dangerous
and uncomfortable disease-Obesity. Ma
'ture provides q remedy. not from tbe
dangerous drugs and biting acids extract
ed from minerals. but from extracts az
fruits, plants, herbs. and other organi,
materials which are harmonious ia tho
human system.
Among such materials there is known a
remedy for obesity which has nof -et he
come universally known. but the use of
which has already resulted in enormous
bsnefit, and most probably in the saving
of many lives.
This remedy is commonly called Renro.
reduce
tat. and do il harmlessly and surely ic
truly remarkable A pound a dav is ordi-
narily the loss recorded. being done bv
compelling perfect assimilation Of the
food. and sending the nutriment where il
belongs.
The most remarkable feature of Renro
IS that you can take all YOU want of in
WITHOUT running the slightest risk OF
harm. ~ can be cheWed like candy and Is
pleasant 20 the taste.
Many physicians. who before were az \
loss 10 know how 10 cure obesity are now
prescribing Rengo with remarkable sllc-
cess. IL is a great nerve-strength Dro-
Queer. affecting digestion primarily. and
inducing a general exhilaration of mind
and body. Wrinkles which appear in
nearly every case of reduction OF fat
where injurious drugs and starvation pro-
cess is tried, do not occur where Rengo is
used.
There is nothing ''iust as good" as Rem
go. For sale by all druggists at 81 90 per
iill-sized box, or by mail prepaid, by The
RengO Co, 3222 RengO Bldg. Detroit
Rl:h The company will gladly send YOU
4 trial package free by mail II YOU write
them direct to Detroit: no free packages
az drug stores
For sale and recommended IN Washing
ton by III. Evans. 924 r 81. NV: AfiIecks
Drug store, 1923 Pa. ave. NV; Peoples
Drug Store. S2l 7th 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
UPHOLD 9-HOUR Law
Interstate Body Rules OH I'M
pOPtant Measure.
AFFECTS THE TELEGRAPHERs
Holds Ii Has No Jurisdiction but to
Enforce the Act Prohibiting Rail-
roads from Requiring Operators TO
Work More Than Nine Hours a
Day-CIaim of Georgia Southern.

An important decision under the terms
OF the law becoming effective on March
4, prohibiting railroads from requiring or
permitting teIegraphers 20 work more
than nine hours a day, was made by the
Interstate Commerce Commission yester-
day, in the matter Of the application OF
the Georgia Southern and Florida Rail-
way Company for extension of time in
which 10 comply with the law.
The commission holds II has no jurisdic-
tion but to enforce the law, and states
in its opinion. which was written by
Chairman Martin A. KNAPP. that "A
petition under the act does not show
good cause when it merely alleges that
the law ought not to be enforced at GER
tain stations or classes OF stations. be-
cause the number Of train orders handled
is small, and there is no need Of increas-
ing the force of employees"
shown by Petition.
After describing the location OF the
companys railroad and naming its ter
minals. the petition of the carrier for an
extension Of time showed that a large
number Of train dispatchers and tele-
graph operators are employed in conduct
ing it's transportation business. and that
AT many stations along its lines the work
OF its teleGraphers is light and easily per
formed, particularly az certain places, ten
in number, N which an extension OF time
was requested.
Upon the facts set forth at great
fau ufI II.
and agents at three stations named. after
handling train orders for nine hours OF
less. be permitted 10 work a sufficient
number OF hours as clerks or otherwise
10 complete twelve hours in each twenty
four hours. that agents at six stations.
who handle few train orders or messages.
be permitted 10 remain on duty from
thirteen 10 fifteen hours. and that an
agent and operator be allowed 10 divide
the time during which the Office at one
station IS kept open. The commissions
opinion reads in part. as follows:
There is no allegation that the COM
pany is unable to obtain an additional
force of telegraphers. or that il has made
any effort 20 do So
Merely nm Agreement.
Neither Is there any allegation that the
company has insufficient funds to pay
such an increased force AS may be nee
essary. to keep these Offices open as At
present and comply with the limitation
upon hours or labor imposed by the act
Ia question. The entire petition In sub
stance and effect is merely an argument
20 show that additional telegraphers are
no; needed al any Of these stations. and.
therefore, the company ought not 10 be
required 70 pay them. We perceive moth
ing In the facts presented 10 Justify or
authorize a relieving order. and the
petition must. therefore. BE- denied"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Chnsc's Polite Vaudeville.

The display ut Chasc's yesterday was
not as brilliant as THE Gay White
Way. but il was as welcome as the
flowers in spring. The Pianophiends with
their purely musical performance graft
fed both audiences, in spite of their i'm
possible appeEation. The participants
here We're four ladies and five men. each
one doing his or her turn. some dancing.
some singing and all playing. to entire
satisfaction. Il was a continuous per
Torrance Of roaring laughter during the
Gilmore Sisters "The Actress and the
Maid-" The Quaker City Quartet made
one Of the biggest hits Of the show. The
members Of this quartet all have good
voices. and sang exceedingly well. both
in solo and as a body.
The comedian Of the lot created much
amusement by "A clever impersonation Of
a negro preacher. He sprang some new
ones. too. Ella Bradna and Fred Derrick
In a bareback circus stunt. did some
startling things In a graceful way. The
two horses which assisted them were as
docile as lambs. foreign star by the
name Of Marseilles twisted his body into
posturcs that were Unbelievable Lewis
and Green were full OF fun. Green's lines
began from a seat in the orchestra by
seeming 20 interrupt his partner in a
b0lSterouS manner. 1t was so well done
that there were cries of Throw him
out. &c. The Darras Brothers had some
new head balancing and swinging trapeze
accomplishments. An excellent vitagraph
picture OF mancuvers Of the English navy
and another of rapid railway construction
closed the performance.
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mately is rescued and her entire inno-
cence made manifest and all ends hap
PLY
But the lack Of plot is more than made
up by the exhibition of the many Won
derful, thrilling, and startling scenes
presented 10 a mystiftd and amazed au-
dience- The scenic presentations are
really wonderfully realistic. and at times
startling. while enough OF the comedy
side CT life is exhibited 10 relieve the
overweight nerves of the auditors.
The company is a large and capable one.
and in costume and action fttingly poT-
tray the varied characters presented. A
number of pleasing specialties were intro
duced in the action OF the third act
which Were well received.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Observation-Disclosures

The Dainty Duchess Company is AT the
Gayety this week. The amusement rests
chiefly with the vaudeville department.
which Is excellent opening with johnny
Morris and George Morton. who made an
extraordinary hit with their dancing. The
Francelias Company gave good exhibit
ton Of weight lifting. Weber and Rush s
aerial sensation. THE Girl in the Auto -
was Thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
being something novel
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szECHENYI SENDS PRESENT.
Remembers Policeman Who Helped
Him Get License

New York. Feb I.-Lieut. William Ken
mel. in charge of the mayors Office. OBJ
tanned permission from Police Commits
sioner Bingham to-day to accept a pres
ent sent to him on Saturday by the Count
and Countess Szechenyi just before they
sailed
The present consisted Of a set Of anne
thyst waistcoat buttons. cuff buttons. and
shirt studs. The gift was sent by mes
senger 20 the city hall
While the card inclosed didn't say so.
Lieut.. Kennel believes he got the present
because ne got the couple in and out Of
the city hail without being spotted by re-
porters the day they went there for their
marriage license
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
@BIuffs" Is Wen Rcccivcd.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Plainfeld. y. J.. Feb. IA irst-time
production Of new comedy Bluffs. %
from the pen OF Leo Ditrichstein. and
with the author in the stellar role was
made here tonight The play went with
snap. DASH and vim which indicated
that it was exactly what the playgoers
want One OF the really delightful pieces
OF acting was done by Fola La Toilette,
daughter OF the United States Senator
from Wisconsin. Bluffs with Mr..
Ditrichstein and the same cast will be
the attraction ~ the Columbia Theater
for the week OF February a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
The Nn1iouuI-Fri1zi Schen.

That enhancing personality known as
FRITZ Scher appeared in washington for
the third consecutive season i'm tho sue
cessful American comic opera. Mile.
Modiste. at the New National Theater
last night. Among the hodge-podge shows
of near-vaudeville and the openly inane
musical comedies thrust this season upon
the lonG-suffering local public, it is a re-
lief to turn 10 this breezy. refreshing.
and consistent work. constructed by two
such thoroughly American gentlemen as
Victor Herbert ana Henry NJ. Blossom.
\ word only after three seasons of
Mile. Modiste" is necessary as a re-
minder THAI the opera Is far above the
ordinary. combining artistic merit with
popular and uD-to-date originality. n We
hiclc not merely constructed for the OK
ploitation Of the charming diva Who fills
the title role. but one greatly I'm advance
.of half or the works OF its class.
The insouciant individuality and cxuuis-
ite personal beauty and charm that be-
long 20 FRITZ Schon make her The pre-
eminent favor,u Of comic opera stars
Her qualities Of voice and manner are
upon every ones tong1e-for assuredly
there is no one i'm her line OF work who
is so completely the subject OF "all-the-
town talk Is this same petite. rogulsh.
and vivacious FRITZ Schem. Her voice is.
OF course. rare delight Without being
Noluminous or wonderful in timbre. il is
as clear and true as the tone OF a silver
chime. Her triu is under perfect con
troll. and i'm all her vocal execution she
SHOWS the advantages of a training that
IS seldom the privilege OF a comic opera
singer, Her former experiences in grand
opera have. naturally. heOn OF great bone
mt to her. and if AT any time she elects
10 return 10 that fold a bright future un-
doubleday awaits her
The company presenting Mile. Modiste"
Is stu the excellent one which was for
nerly cast for It's presentation. Claude
GlllingWater. as Bent, the American nil
honaire: William Pruette. as the Connie
de 81. Mar: Leo Mars. as Castor. jose
Prime Bartlett. as Mime. Cecile. are among
the best. Mr.. Mars two songs made hits
and Mr. Pruette's solo. Il Want What
Want When I Want It." was equally i'm
pressive. The ballet by, the Sisters Con
stantine was a marvel OF eccentric and
graceful dancing. which the audience was
unwilling 10 relinquish.
The production is handsome and the dis
play OF costumes in good taste The long
run OF tho piece would not be suspected
as there Is not the slightest sign OF flag
ging interest either on the part Of the
star or any member of the company. and
10 one witnessing the piece for the first
time it might seem TO be just entering
upon its career
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
HARGIS' PLEA SELF-DEFENsE.
Maa Who Shot Father VIII Use
Legacy to Pay Lawyers.

lexington. Ky, Feb. 17.-Expenses Of
the defense Of Beech Hargis for the muir
der OF his father. ex-Judge James Hsr-
gis, will be paid ont OF the boys share
N0m0-Of his fathers estate
When Judge James p. Adams con-
vened the Breathitt County Circuit Court
at Jackson to-day. the Hargis case was
the most important matter awaiting ac-
ton II IS expected that Beech Harcis
viii be promptly indicted, and II this is
done. his trial will al once begin. \ plea
Of self-defense viii be entered Lawyers
for Hargis viii claim that his father
choked him and knocked out several teeth
before the fatal shot was fired.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
BRYCE A YALE LECTURER.
British Ambassador Accepts Appoint
mcnt tn University.

New Haven. Feb. E.-At the February
meeting of the Yale Corporation to-day
the announcement was made that the
Right Hon. James Bryce. British Am
bassadOr at Washington. has accepted the
appointment to be the next Dodge"
lecturer on The Responsibilities Of Citi-
zenship." The lectures will be delivered
next fall.
CANON Henson. the rector OF St Mar
garets Westminster. one Of the leading
preachers OF the Church OF England. has
accepted the appointment 10 be the "Ly-
man Beecher" lecturer, on Preaching, -
for next year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Gen. pixies Papers Found in Mexico.

Colorado Springs, Colo. Feb. 17.-Gen.
zebulon NJ. Pixies original manuscripts
and papers relating TO his explorations
in 1896. which were taken from him at
Chihuahua after his capture by the Span
iards. have been found by Herbert f..
Bolton. professor in the University of
Texas. who has been making researches
in the Mexican archives
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18

india and China, where the cotton is con-
sumed by the natives. therefore afforGiag
little for export TO the European mills.
has increased less than 10000 bales OF as
pounds 20 the bale-the weight of Ameri-
can cotton. IN the same time. from 1qng
10 l.N- in the State OF Texas alone. de-
spite the raYages Of the Mexican boil
Weevll. the production has increased
l,6zLoQo bales. The new State OF Okla
homd alone has increased its production
nearly 10000 bales. The greatest effort
lnvor'ing the heaviest expense. has been
mace In Egypt by Great Britain and in
the Sudan. They have the land. but the
scant supply Of water does not permit
its diversion from the Nile Delta. and ii
Is improbable that there viii be any in
creased output OF Egyptian cotton until
the completion Of the AssOuan Dam. In
49, In short, there is nowhere on the
horizon a single menacing cloud over
the assured supremacy OF American cot
ton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
Thc Academy-"shado,yed hy Three. =

Last evening Lem B. Parker's new ro-
mantle drama, Swallowed by Three. -
under the management of w. F. Mann.
was presented at the deservedly popular
New Academy to large and enthusiastic
audience. every one going home with the
feeling that they had received more than
their moneys worth
OF the plot Of the play little need be
said as there was really not enough Of
II 10 speak Of. Ii simply tells of the
narrowing experiences OF a young girl
IN escaping from three capable detectives.
who enormously believed her guilty Of the
murder Of her guardian. and followed her
tran almost around the world in the vain
effort To capture and convict her but
through perils innumerable and escapes
miraculous, she eludes them and ulti-
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AT LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

ing in stellar brightness those figuring
on the present one. but never before.
perhaps. has a company appeared in the
play with such even interest in role and
such artistic portrayal OF every part,
even though ii be dramatically insignia
cant.
me great strength of these old comedy
writer's lies in their deep and satirical
insight into human nature. The condi-
lions alter, fashions change. and the
scene Of the enactment is transplanted
but human nature remains the same. and
recognizing this truth. the intelligent
mind readily srasps the truth of the por-
trayal Of the men and women. while not.
perhaps being entirely able to understand
the spirit OF the times wherein are laid
me scene This comedy Of the gentle
Goldsmith is peculiarly effective in it's
valuation OF the fOibles and weaknesses
OF human character as well as the fun
rcHlizdtiOns of the heights to which man
KIND may rise when put 10 a true test
The whole thing is exploited with a clear
ness OF expression and a brilliancy of line
winch make the majority of our latter
comedy attempts seem poor. indeed.
Mr.. Ben Greet appears as that ire
pressible scapegrace. Tony Lumpkin. and
II Is around this great meddling BOBBY
that the whole plot revolves: indeed. he
nrst mixes the thing all up. and when
confusion enSues is the only one who
seems to be able TO collect enough Wit TO
make matters right Mr.. Greet under
takes the role, and that is enough. lie is
an actor of great intelligence and fine ex-
pressive power, and when he undertakes
"a role he usually makes it effective Last
night his success was complete in every
particular
Charles NARROW was spiendidly played
oy Mr.. Milton Rosmer. who portrayed the
sometimes bold and sometimes bashful
hero with spirit and effect and Miss
Irene Rookie WAS highly interesting I'm the
opposite role Of Kate Hardcastle. Others
appearing in the cast with equal merit
were 7. Redwood Flood. as Sir Charles
MARROW: Stanley Drewit. as George Hast
ing sydney Greenstreet, as Mr.. Hard
castle; Percy Waram. as Diggory: Miss
Julia Reynolds, as Constance. and Ruth
VIVIAN. rs Mrs. Hardcastle. The Greet
programme usually omitS reference 70
players by name. ana Il is a pleasure to
thus make complimentary almsion TO
them. although general encOmium would
not be misplaced
Tonight Macbeth" after the Eliza
bethan method. viii be presented
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
ono BcInsco-Ben G-ect,. rlnrcr.

Ben Greet and his company OF players
are this season varying their Elzabethan
educational performances by appearing
In productions accompanied by scenery
and al the modern accessories: ana last
night at the Beasco Tbeater. "Shc
Stops 20 Conquer" the great comedy by
Oliver Goldsmith. was presented 10 the
intense satisfaction Of a brilliant audi
encc
The chief attraction attached to 4
performance by this band of English act
ors is the peculiar uniformity as regards
the talents Of all the cast. The master
piece may have been presented many
times during The long period Of it's fame.
with some names on the bill far exceed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
SKATING RINK, CONVENTION HALL

One-Tuile-nsatch Skating Race.
Washington Birthday Skating Carnival
Tuesday. "Wednesday. and THURSDAY an fanr,-sss4-
ing couples should be az the INK ;hose nigais 10
practice for the Fancy skating Contest, Febrlary y
Three prizes. Open % amateurs only,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-02-18

II is reliably reported that Great R-itaf IN
viii soon have In operation 100000 spin
dies. and is preparing 10 strengthen her
control or the cotton manufacturing trade
Of the world. It is conceded that Great
Britain is unsurpassed in manufacturing
ability. and through her world-reaching
merchant marine she enjoys unexceIIed
marketing facilities.
In 1850 the United States produced what
was AZ that time a recoTd-breaking crop
Of cotton-i.seo.0 bales-and the cry was
'overprOduction. The civil war came
and the record OF 1850 was not aca;u
equaled until sixteen years later. In 1905
the greatest crop since the inception Of
the industry was raised-i2. -5s. zoo bales
This seasons crop is slightly under that
production. Notwithstanding these facts.
with increasing demand for the raw ma
terial. the exports Of American cotton
manufactures last year were worth but
S2-5o5.000- while we imported cotton man
ufactures valued at s73.405.000. What we
most need, IL is obvious, Is increased and
sustained marketing facilities.
TO-mOTrov-The Birthday Of Ohio.
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