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The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
CROTHERS SIGNS THE BILL
Maryland Now Has e Law Gov
ering Primaries.
State Executive Gives Reasons for
Attaching Signature 10
Election Measure.
special % Tie washington He-ald.

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd, April 6.--The anxiety OF
the Democratic leaders throughout Mary
land was relieved this afternoon, when
GOV. Crothers signed the general law rel
ative 70 primary elections in this State.
1t had been generally reported that
the governor would veto this bill, which
was passed at the late session Of the leg
islature. because il did not Eleasure up
to his liking. The governor. however,
gave the measure the most mature con-
sideration, and before he attached his
signature TO il, gave his reasons for so
doing.
Among other things, ne said tha. he
examined the provisions Of the bin as
carefully as he could, and had come to
the conclusion that he could not think
of YetOing it because # contains many
provisions which are unquesuonably Of
great advantage, as far as the honesty OF
primary elections is concerned.
He said the bill placed the selection OF
the primary election officers in the n tnds
Of supervisors Of elections who are
sworn officers Of the State and who tor
any misconduct may be removed from
Office by the governor.
Another advantageous provision" said
the governor, is that the law provides
that the list of officials shall be supplied
from the regular registration books OF
the counties and the vote shall be fTom
that list
While, IN some instances, the primary
law does not conform to his ideas in the
premises. the governor said he holds that
the measure enacted was g step in the
right direction
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
Loses 40 Pounds of
Flesh in 40 Days.
RengO, the Great Fat Reducer, Brings
Happiness to Battle Greek Woman.

AS an ordinary illustration OF the Won
derful results Of "Rengo" mention Is
here made Of the case Of Mrs. Ada L.
Erskine. who lives at 50 East Main street,
Battle Creek. Mich,
Here is her loss In weight, bust and
waist measurement:
Before. After.
Weigbt--237 pounds pounds
Waist-37 inches 81 inches
Bust-4 inches. 20 inches
The following is a letter written by
Mrs. Erskine 20 the RengO Co. At the
end OF only 20 days treatment:
Il can hardly believe my eyes when
look at myself now and realize how fat
and unsightiy I was not over two months
ago. I feel as though ! was in a new
world. I feel so light and strong II IS
all due 10 Rengo. / started it with little
hope that I could ever get THU BY i,
because had taken so many other things
and failed every time. ] did not miss q
day while taking Rengo. I guess that
was because It tasted so much like deli
ciOus candy.
Every day that 1 lost flesh felt N.Y.
self getting more strength, so that to-day
can lift a great deal more. can do more
work, walk upstairs quickly without get
ting tired and do almost everything with
the same energy and delight ss when I
was girl. I am simply feeling fine, and
IL l cant do any more than write you
this letter. I certainly owe Il 10 you 10
allow any fat person. who wants 10 place
his or her confidence in some one ana be
reduced, TO write to me and find out the
truth
with lasting gratitude TO you and
Rengo, I am, yours cordially. Ada L.
Erskine''
This same experience can happen 10
you If you are Overfat You win be
stronger, healthier, and happier.
There is nothing Just as good" as
Rengo. For sale by all druggists at sl.05
per full-sized box. or by mail prepaid by
The Rengo Co, 3222 Rengo Bldg, Detroit,
Mich. The company viii gladly send you
a trial package free by mail. II you write
them direct 10 Detroit; no free packages
at drug stores.
For sale and recommended in Washing
ton by II. Evans, s24 T st. NV; Adieck s
Drug Store. 1929 Pa ave. NV; Peoples
Drug Store, s24 7th ST.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

ment Of the State convention. There is
some sembIanee Of a contest in this dis
trict.
The candidates 5f the organization are
Lester F. Thurber, of Nashua. and Seth
n Richards, of Newport. They are OPP
posed by two candidates advocated by Mr..
Churchill. These are J. Duncan Upham,
of Claremont. and c. Gale Shedd, OF
keene. Shedd has secured the election IN
his own town of FIVE out OF sixteen dele
gates to the district convention.
One test will be in Sullivan County,
where Churchill and Upham and Rich
ards live. II is said Churchill desires
particularly. to compass the defeat OF
Richards.
1t is charged that one object OF the
Taft association goes behind the boom
ing of Taft into forwarding the alleged
ambition of Streeter to succeed GallingeE
in the United States Senate. How far
from agreeable that ambition may be, not
alone TO Senator Gallinger. but to ex-
Senator Chandler. whose denunciations OF
the power of the railway influence IN
New Hampshire politics and legislation
are familiar. may be- inferred from
Streeter's former connection. as counsel
with the Boston and Maine Railway.
It is said that F. W Rollins cherishes
also a desire to occupy the seat in the
Senate filed years ago by his father,
while to Pillsbury is aseribed a wish 10
be governor.
There is nothing in the present inter
change Of amenities between some Re
publicans Of New Hampshire to indicate
that the State will be shaken IN its
rock-ribbed loyalty TO the party. what
ever may be the outcome Of the Chicago
convention. But 1t remains true that the
effort TO bind the State To the chariot
of any one candidate has failed.
The Hughes sentiment in the State is
admittedly strong. But the fight has been
for free delegates. not for or against
any candidate
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
The Lyceum-CaIIfornia Girls.

The California Girls. one OF the good
musical burlesques on the Empire circuit.
are playing a return engagement at the
New Lyceum this week The company
is headed by Sam J. Adams who will be
so we'll remembered by his association
with the Bjou Stock Company, which
held forth In this city several years ago.
The two farces are full Of funny situa-
tions and catchy music
Oreletta and Taylor, in operate selec-
tions. and the Three Husemans. in a
novelty cycle act, were the top-notchers
in the olio. One of the brightest spots
in the entire entertainment was the char
acteristic dancing Of Relba DonaIdson.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

grace. Slight and dainty and piquant as
she is. she yet has enormous power Of
expressing emotion, and some day, when
she has lines to speak that have real
force and real life and real truth and
verify behind them, she will wake the
dramatic world up to the fact that she is
a great actress.
As to the play, it is a cIeveriy conceived
and dainty fairy story-with one or two
unpleasant moments and situations. The
story as told by Mr. Locke in his clever
novel seems a fairly original one; as it
Is seen on the stage-stripped almost
naked of the literary beauties that
clothed it-it is plain TO be seen that here
is the old. old threadbare theme with
which the stage has daIiied ever since
there was stage. Here We have a girl
who is alone in the world who takes ref
uge in the house OF a perfectly respectable
and somewhat priggish British baronet;
married lady much N love with the
same baronet. and only hoping that when
her husband dies he will ask her to mar
~ him. And then, of course. the kind
protector falls in love with the little waif
and she. being deceived by a villain-he
even wears a silk hat in the last act. as
all good villains are supposed TO do
runs away.
Months elapse, and she comes back to
her kind barOnet and tells him all the
sad story. He takes her in his arms
and forgives her and takes her back to
live with him as his wife for ever ana
ever!
Now there is not a single thing new in
this and if The Morals of Marcus"
could be worthy of praise it would have
to be fer some novelty in treatment,
strength in Characterization, cleverness
OF dialogue, or things of that sort 1t
has, undeniably, cleverness of dialogue.
and if there were nothing else this play
would be we'll worth going TO see just on
that account.
But 1t has many things in addition: It
has the fine presence and the delicious
laugh and the dainty grace of Marie Doro;
It has that excellent actor. one Of the
best players of his kind in America. Mr..
G. \, Aubrey Smith in the part OF Sir
Marcus, part which he invests with a
dignity and a character that q lesser man
would almost certainly miss. Then, too,
there is Miss Beatrice Forbes Robertson.
who does a remarkably difficult thing IN
playing the part Of the discarded lady,
Judith MainwaTing. II is a most difficult
thing 70 do, this that Miss Forbes-R Rob
ertson does. almost as hard as the task
Mrs. Kendall set for herself, and did not
quite succeed in. in The Elderly Miss
Blossom" The rest Of the cast was most
capable in all ways. and dear old Mrs.
Meek had one fine moment in the sec
ond act Another character bit that at
tracted was the Hami Enendi Of Mr.. For
rest Robinson.
Summing up then; "The Morals Of Mar
Gus" is a play that not by any act Of
grace could stand analysis as 10 what a
play should be. It violates practically
every cannon Of dramatic art, and il must
be a herculean task for the players in it
to pull It up Hill. But It is a play that
will please those who so to the theater
simply TO be amused it will probably
please them a very great deal; and as so
many theatrical managers say nowadays.
though 1t is only half a truth, ITS the
bOx-office that counts
HECTOR FULLER,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
MINERS CANNOT AGREE.
Attempt to Arrange Settlement Fails
In Indianapolis.

indianapolis. April s.-what appears now
to be an abortive attempt to rehablIi-
tate the interstate agreement between
bituminous miners and operators was
begun this morning st a meeting called
by President Lewis.
Indiana and Ohio miners and operators
were present and anxious to restore the
joint conferences and agreements. but
Illinois refused to send any representa-
tives of operators and the Western Penn
sylvania miners expressed themselves as
opposed TO a settlement now unless their
demands relating 30 the removal Of State
differentials between PICK and machine
mining and outside day labor are settled
In the conference.
There is little prospect now of agree
ments except by districts.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

NationaI-''The Morals of sHarcus.''
Miss Marie Doro's debut as a star under
the management of Charles Frohmsn
was undoubtedly very largely the cause
Of the large audience at the National
Theater last night though there was eyi-
denced considerable interest in the drama
made from that capital novel Of BIr W.
j. Locke. The Morals of Marcus or
deyne, but called simply in the dramatic
version-probably only for the sake Of
euDhony-"The Morals of Marcus.
One could write highly in praise and at
considerable length as TO the grace,
beauty. charm. and evident talent OF Miss
Marie Doro. She is an elfsh little crea-
ture on the stage. with large, Won
dering eyes, and twinkling feet that
carry her fitting about with delicate
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
HECTOR FULLER.
The BeIasco-"Going some.v

The Belasco Theater was completely
filed last evening by an audience that
was vehement in It's approval of "Going
Some, a comedy concerning cowboys and
college men. by Paul Armstrong and Rex
E. Beach. The applause culainated. after
the third act. in calls for Mr.. Armstrong.
who did not respond. but who was rep
resented In a neat speech of thanks by
Richard Bennett. who plays the leading
role in the comedy.
Going Some. although a frivolous
title, is also one Indicative Of the main
feature of the play. which is action first.
last. and all the time. 1t is a play of
types and slang rather than of any of
that quality known as heart interest, and
its dramatic value is practically nil The
story is a slender one, even for farce
comedy. and tells of a college man, one
J. Wallingford Speed. whose collegiate
reputation is based solely upon his talents
as head yeller," or to be more explicit.
leader of the Tooters at athletic events.
II New Mexico, at his friends ranch
where the action of the play takes place
he passes himself of as a champion
sprinter. and agrees to run for the honor
Of the Flying Heart Ranch. whose cow
boys are in deadly rivalry with the Cen
tipede Ranch. the latter having held the
running championship until the advent
of Speed.
Speed relies upon Culver Covington. a
real sprinteT. who is expected from the
East, TO take his place when the race
comes of, but undergoes frightful torture
during his enforced training. for the COW
boys show by means Of considerable gun
play that they are In earnest. their en-
tire wealth being staked upon the race.
Covington. however. arrives on the scene
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
chase,s-Pollte vaudeville.

Mr. William H. Thompson in sketch
entitled FOR Loves Sweet Sake" is the
star Of the bin at Chase's this week. Nj
Thompson is ably assisted by small
company, and every part is well acted.
The star particularly does fine work in
the part Of Sanford Morgan. banker.
Thomas II. Ince, who plays the part OF
the bankers son. is also very good.
Eugene Jepson and company. in brilliant
comedy from the pen OF George AIDE, made
a hit. THE Mayor and the Manicure
the playlet in which this company ap-
pears. is full of amusing lines. situations,
and surprises. ". F. Gladstone Hylda
Hollis, and Grace Campbell won a share
of the iaurels. Another good monelogist
/ Is featured this week IN Stuart Barnes.
He gets off some pretty tough knocks on
society. The Yamamoto Brothers accom-
! plsh some daring and striking feats on
wire. and one marvellous Juggling stunt.
/ These are about the best Japs that have
appeared at this theater.
The Murray Sisters. Just American
| Girls With American Scngs,' touched a
responsive chord. Each one of them sang
| two or three bright and up-to-date ditties.
Mile. Marguerite, with a horse, pony.
/ and a dog, furnished a circus act of high
class. The Arlington -Four, made up as
messenger boys. danced and sang well.
1 One OF these fellows is the possessoF OF
4 the most outlandish and Obedient mouth
YOU ever saw, which adds 10 the fun A
vitagraph picture, called THE Pearl
| Fisher" closes the programme
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
DIAz REVIEWS ROAD.
Gives Statement TO Congress, show
ing Mexican Improvement.

Mexico City, Mexico. April Sin a
communication to congress President
Diaz gives a review Of the railroad build
ing in Mexico during the first six months
Of the current fiscal year as follows:
The additions to the railways under
federal jurisdiction have aggregated 4e2
kilometers, the total length of these
railways at the present time being 1885
kilometers. and adding the length of rail-
ways under the jurisdiction of the states
and private lines, which is 4,49s kilome-
ters, the total length OF the nations sys-
tenn of railways is found 20 be 22Se2
kIlOmeteTg. or l4I50 miles"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
Mrs. Mary Collins Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchhurg, Va, April 6-Mrs. Mary
Collins, widow OF Daniel Collins, aged
seventy-fve, native Of Ireland. who
had spent most Of her life here, died to-
day after a long illness. She was the
mother Of Rev. Father Collins. of Harpers
Ferry, =. Va, and Thomas Collins, q
business man of Staunton.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
Mrs. steel Is Buried

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. April s.-The remains
OF Mrs Mary E. Steel, who died Satar-
day in staunton. Va. were inferred to.
day in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Rev.
D. II. Kern officiating. She was the
widow Of Alexander Steel, of Perth, Scot
land, VINO was a prominent Winchester
florist. Three daughters and one son sur
vfve
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

many friends that he Is the same clever.
breezy comedian, who has Won an en-
viabie place in their regard,
Chiefly notable in the general excellence
OF a well-chosen supporting company OF
capable players is Miss Kitty Wolfe. a
dainty comedlenne with most decided
personality, which made itself felt
throughout the entire action Of the play.
There are a number Of very clever and
well-received specialties of song and
dance which help to round out most
satisfactory. pleasing entertainment from
beginning In end
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
Great Northern Vow on Tria1.

New York, April 6.-The trial of the
Great Northern Railroad Company. for
having paid rebates to the American
Sugar Refining Company on shipments
from New York to Sioux City in 1862,
was begun this morning. before Judge
Holt and a jury. in the United States
Circuit Court. The entire case was pre-
sented before court adjourned for the
day, and Judge Holt viii charge the jury
tomorrow morning. The railroad was in
dicted on two counts. and if convicted
viii be liable to maximum fine Of
5000
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
Public Park Is Advocated.

The Northwest Citizens Association
met last night in the Church Of the Al
vent. Second and L streets northwest
Edward Neiss, president, appointed ]. c.
Atkins chairman OF the committee on
street railways and lights. The assO-
citation put Itself on record as being in
favor of making the triangle between
Rhode Island avenue. and Second
streets a public park
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

Special to The Washington Herald.
Manassas. Va. April 6.-Burgiars en-
tered the large department store OF Hyn-
son & Co. Of this place last night. and
carried OF goods to the amount OF more
than $500 Entrance was effected BY fore
ing a rear door of the building
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
F. C. MATTINGLY MEMORIAL.
Services Held In 81. Patnick's Cathe-
dral, New York.

New York, April 6.-A memorial
service for Francis Carroll MattingIy,
a newspaper man of Washington, who
died a month ago. was held IN St.
Patriek's Cathedral this morning.
The service was conducted by Mgr.
Lavelle, who was a lifelong friend
of the deceased, and at whose re-
quest the service was held. Mgr
Lavelle spoke feelingly of Mr.. Mat
tingly. and of the profession in which
he engaged.
Many friends OF Mr.. MattingIy at
tended. Among his relatives who were
present were his widow, his mother
Gnd his sister, Mrs. William Braun
Maloney.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

with a oroKen toe, and his running is cut
CT the question. and Speed and his valet
the latter posing as trainer. threatened
with death by the Flying Heart cowboys,
is becoming desperate. The contestant on
behalf of the Centipede outfit. however.
proves TO be crooked, and throws the race
to Speed, who, though unable 10 make the
100 yards in less than Is seconds, wins
the race.
In spite of the almost inconsequentiaI
motive OF the comedy and the decidedly
shady denouement, Going Some" pos
sesses the vital spark OF farce comedy
incessant motion. The interest. such as
it is maintains itself practically TO the
end,s and the lines are clever In fact,
the dialogue is so heavily laden with cur
rent slang and idioms that It is a mental
teat to follow everything UNDERSTANDINGS.
II might be said that the comedy js too
smart there is sometimes an obvious
straining for effect, when directness would
be better.
There is a rumor that Going Some is
to be withdrawn from the stage at an
early date. but If the temper of last
nights audience is to be regarded as an
indication. there seems to be no substan-
tiai reason why the comedy should not
live for some time longer. It has orig
inality and a great deal Of clever conleay,
and many plays far less worthy Of popu-
lar consideration have worked through
Washington this season.
The company is an admirable one, and
includes Richard Bennett. who plays
Speed, and plays him well. James E. Sui
Ivan, one OF the best comedians of our
stage, has most amusing role as Larry
Glass, the trainer, whose fear of cow
boys and homesiekness for the general
direction of Moo York are predominant
impulses. George Marion, who has re-
turned to the stage after a long absence,
proved himself an artist in the part of
willie" a bad man. Good Western
sketches were furnished by George K
Henery, E. Fernandez. and Ben Higgins.
w. E. Knibloe. as Skinner. the man who
throws the race. was picturesque and
acted the part with excellent effect.
The women Of the cast. Carrie Reynolds,
Gretchen Dare. Molly Brady. and Crosby
Little, are slightly overshadowed by the
more virile masculine types
As an exposition Of characters and
types dear to theater-goers, Going Some
IS perfect gold mine, and as a farce Ii
is excellent. AS a drama, or an addition
TO contemporaneous stage literature, it
makes no pFetensions.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
MCCONNELL DISCOVERIES IN
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Mr. Mcconnell has proven that the production oF
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person 20 cure himself of all chronic diseases Pub
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Saturday evenings st p n. Further information
and literature be secured at Offices. e0s Metro
politsn Bank Building, sl3 Fifteenth street. Phons
Main 6sis.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
The Gayety-Madi Gras BurIesque.

The Mardi Gras Burlesque Company.
with Harry NJ. Stewart in the leading
role, opened at the Gayety Theater yes
terday, The dancing and singing Of South
Sea Island Maids" by Henry Harris and
chorus was one Of the biggest hits of the
show.
The Zazell-Vernon Company, with their
comedy pantomime. ''The ElOpement.' -
was the feature Of the olio. II kept the
audience In a continual uproar. Others
who contribute toward the amusement are
the White City Quartet. Hillman and Col
Inns, and c. Z. Rilyea.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07
The Academy-'The BOY Detec,ive. {,

The engagement OF Mr. Harry Clav
Blaney is one Of the most pleasantly an
ticipated of the many return engagements
of the popular favorites of the New
Academy patrons from year to year. and
needless 10 say he was given a most
hearty welcome by his host of admirers
last night. upon the opening Of his annual
appearance in "The Boy Detective" a
continuation of the adventures of his
well-known character Of Willie Live"
Mr.. Charles z. Blaney has written a
thoroughly interesting comedy-melodrama
In 1.-THE Boy Detective" abounding in a
happy comminglng of comedy. pathos.
and dramatic effects. The production is.
from q scenic standpoint, one Of the
largest and most thoroughly we'll done or
the entire season.
The story of the play is largely taken
up with Willie Lives efforts to run to
earth a band Of express thieves through
q series OF mad adventure, thrilling ro-
nance, and startlingly dramatic climaxes
and escapes for the many interesting
characters Of the play.
Mr. Harry Clay Blaney. as Willie Live.
the boy detective. had the house with him
from his first entrance. ana proved to his
The Washington herald., 1908-04-07

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