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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-07

The most stupendous catastrophe
OF modern times Was the awful earth.
quake that destroyed number OF
towns in Southern Italy on December
18th. The cities OF Messlna, Reggie
andCatania were practically destroyed,
while many other towns were reduced
to partial ruin. Tne loss of life Is e.
timated at 100000, while the proper
ty loss viii reach a blllon dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-07
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned. having sold the Benson
farm and rented the farm where he now re-
sides will sell at public sale, at his home
on tue Morgan VauMetre far n, at the
ston. b ldge, miles west OF ShepherdstoWn
and 2A miles east OF Marunsburg. on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-01-07

Jan. 7, lsOs-2w
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26

telephone giTi who. BY bringing two brokers
into touch. makes a fortune for them and
a tidy sum for herself II is cieverly ex-
plotted and has plenty Of bright comedy
Miss Margaret Moffat assumes the role
Of Millicent. the switch girl; Mr. Andrew
Lewis is Griffin. Dir. Sim Wiitse. Benson,
and the bellboy by himself "Imagina-
tiOn.' Ostensibly a take-off on the physical
culture craze. is in reality a vehicle
for the display OF some clever fancy dane
ing and acrobatics on the part Of Mr.
Oliver Ia Vine, as Sambo, Miss May
la Vine, as Miss Twirly. and Mr. Charles
CimaTOn. as Prof Cure-all
Jack Horton and Mile la TTiska. as
the Clown and the Human Doll" con-
tributed an interesting and amusing num-
Der. She is one Of the best exemplifers
extsnt OF the automatic peculiarities Of
the mechanical soil, while he assists ma
teTially by adroit handling and comedy,
both as regards her impeTsonaton and
graceful dancing at the end. Stuart
Barnes entertained with a bright string
OF Jokes. stories. and songs. including
mots on weak spots OF prominent people,
and the songs, Ladies, Beware" Don I
Take Ne Home" and Does II Pay2'
Jeanette Lowrie imparts the atmosphere
Of musical comedy with the songs. He
Had Beautiful Eyes" and I Want 10
Vote" Carbrey brothers introduced some
clog dancing with novelties, and the vita
graph depicted The Russian Cavalry
Maaeuvers. The show as a whole Is
bright and interesting, with an enjoyable
inter1uixture Of the usual vaudeville ele-
meats
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
LAST NIGHT AT THE
LOCAL PLAYHOUSES
THE NATIONAL.


"The Red Mill-N
Showing every indication Of duplicating
its engagement OF last winter. The Red
Mill opened at the New National Thea
ter last night before e capacity audience.
1t Is a noteworthy fact TO record that few
entertainments Of the musical comedy
class could play a return engagement with
practically little or no changes made
I. from the original production. II means.
however. that The Red Mil" was just
about right in the beginning
Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert, who
have come TO be our foremost native
lbrettist and composer duo, have in this
musical comedy accomplished about the
same effect that they did in Nile. Mo
diste'-c0nstrUcted a typical American
musical comedy; and the public has not
been slow 20 recognize this, IN addition.
Of course. 70 realizing that it is bully
good show from first 10 last
The encores and the applause came fre-
qdently last night. and the fun came
tumbling fast and furious at all times;
and no wonder, for are not Montgomery
and Stone back again playing their old
parts Of the two Americans doing Eu-
rope-and not for an instant letting Eu-
rope do" them2 The comical Montgom-
cry and the eccentric stone are e team
successful IN their dual association, be-
tween whom Il would be hard to choose
the better Stone. besides being a gro
tesqUe dancer. is more. he is an athlete.
else how could he swing down from the
sail Of the red mill with a burgomaSter's 5
daughter in his armsT And dance-how
the two of them do shake their feet They
sing well, too. those comical. nonsenslcal
pstter songs that have a decided go" to
them.
The whole show. as we learned 20 Ike
II last year. Is still on view. The cute
little Dutch kiddies. with their non
chalant demeanOr and happy-go-lucky
swaggeT: the organ-grinder song. with
the real monkey gTinning and cEattering
at the audience; the exciting escape from
the red MILL the beautiful Delft interior
OF the second act, and the clever songs
which set every one to wnistling forever
since. Because You're You 7 Love
Only You" The Mystery OF the Old
Red MIL Every Day Is Lady's Day
TO Me- were again among the favorites.
as well as Good Bye. JOHN sung by
the tUo stars
The company remains practically the
same as last year. with Alene Crater.
David L. Don. Charles Dox. Edward
Begley. Neal McCay. Carl Gantvoort.
Maxine Yerande. Florence Quinn. and
Ethel Johnson il the principal roles. and
all doing excellent work
The production Of The Red AIiIl-' shows
no Indication OF being a year or a Two
year old show The scenery and COS
tunes are new and handsome. and the
sparkle o. interest was sustained as
though last night was a first night Il
IS one OF the best shows Of its kind that
has come this way.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
THE ACADEMY.
aThe Outlaw. Chrtstmas.v

The attraction last night at the New
Academy was the new sensational melo-
drama. by the popular dramatic writer,
Theodore Kremer. entitled. The Outlaws
Christmas. and the enthusiastic applause
with which It vas received by the large
audience gave evidence OF its merits
The story OF the play is based upon
the unfortunate experience Of a husband,
wife. and child, through the Vaccinations
Of a wicked adventures, in love with the
husband. who hesitates at no crime 70
accomplish her design. The four acts Of
the play embody eleven scenes, which fol-
low each other IN rapid succession. each
replete with exciting Incident and Cra-
matte episode. The lover Of thrills must
have had his or her appetite appeased. for
they we're served in abundance, the ex-
citeuent reaching its height when the
good horse Jessie. bearing three per
sons upon her back. sprang into. tank
Of living waters that her burden might
escape from the villains who pursued.
But the play IS not confined entirely 10
the sensational. for there are blended
therein scenes OF touching pathos and Of
hearty. healthy comedy, and many OF
the scenic effects are unusually beautiful
aLE4 E-ACNA4NE- L4ANeENAAEAs II - 6V+-
play, well acted BY an exceptionally
strong. wel1-balanced. capable company.
No better has appeared at the New Acad-
emy this season. Mr.. E. A. Turner as
Jack Foster. the outlaw. was fine in ap-
pearance and voice. and his rendition OF
the character more than acceptable. Miss
McGii as his wife vas sweet and
womanly. and in sever scenes particu-
larly effective Little lorence Muscoll
as their child was really little wonder,
self-possesSed. well up in stage business,
and exceedingly pleasing in every way.
The rendition OF the character Anna
Robinson. the adventures. By Miss Vir-
ginia Howell was worthy OF all praise.
With fine stage presence, strong. intelli-
gent acting, she won the applause Of the
audience. Notwithstanding the Tepulsive-
ness OF the character she assumed Nj
Robert Jackson as ISadoT Breval and
Miss May Thornton as Maggie Quirk- the
lOdging-house keeper. furnished the com
edy element and did il very we'll indeed.
The good horse Jessie performed her part
10 perfection
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
THE COLUMBIA.
The Old Homestead"

]
Without the annual visit Of The Old
Homestead" the passing OF g theatrical
season would seem 20 be bereft OF some
I vital element An old landmark would
\ have disappeared and an overpowering
sense OF the triumph OF the spectacul1r
and sensUous. as exemplifed in the latter
, day trend of the drama, would take pos
session OF the faculties OF the observaut
I theater-goer, but such a time has not
yet come. for the old play was greeted
I by a large audience at the Columbia
I Theater last night. and the oId-fashioned
( play. with its old-fashioned characters
old-fashioned ideas. and oId-fashioned
songs, seemed 10 stir the emotions with
as much force as ever.
While the play is entirely too familiar
70 serve as the text for any critical dis
/ brilliant or otherwise comparisons. still a
brief inquiry into the causes Of its
longevity and vitality might not be en-
tirely out Of place What makes this
old play, now in its twenty-tlird season.
still retain such a hold on the fancy OF
ordinary theater-EOers2 Il is simply be-
cause OF lEE nAIlaltAlg II X all Lne
homely simplicity OF the characters The
people are those Of everyday life: the
things that happen are always happening.
in about the same way. the pathos comes
from the misfOrtunes and miseries which
have always attended the usual rlIn Of
human existence. and everything IS so
simply albeit vividiy set forth. as TO be
readily understood BY the most homely
mind and the moral is taught by q simple
exposition OF human love. No complex or
hypothetical problem OF sex. politics, So
ciability. or economics IS ATTEMPTED 20
be elUcidated, and no distorted or ethical
phase Of human character IS presented.
We have only TO follow lines. enjoy the
SONGS and comedy. and laugh OF weep
with the people just as We do in common,
everyday life
This year. under the management OF
Franklin Thompson. we again have the
familiar characters portrayed by a con-
petent company. with William Lawrence
as Uncle Josh in the vital role made
famous by Denman Thompson He PLAYS
the big-hearted farmer in accordance
with tradition and makes him as lovabIe
as ever. Fred Clare as Jack Hazard. the
Tegenerated man. another character
which has always appealed, is also fully
equal 10 the part, as are Indeed. the
whole list. including Frank Knapp as Eb
Ganzey, Fred Maynard as Cy Prime
Charles Clark as Seth Perkins. Maggie
Breyer as Aunt Matilda, and Anita Fovv-
Ter as Rickety Ann, some OF whom. IN
accordance with the custom. also appear
in several representations.
The music. which has always been a
distinct feature. is rendered by q double
quartet. consisting Of Jess Caikins. Harry
Jaeger. Harry R Webster. z. F. Cochran.
Roy Purviance, Gus Kammerlee. Charles
IngOldsby- and Fred Clare. singing the
well beloved -'OId Oaken Bucket.
Songs That Mother Used to Sing" with
fine effect, and introducing by way OF
change the present popular Rainbow. ("
''The Palms. incidental TO the Grace
Church scene. was pleasingly rendered BY
Charles Ingoldsby. accompanied On the
organ by Anita Fowler.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
TESTIMONIAL PLANS ADVANCE
Subscriptions Of 0ne-third of Needed
$4,000 Received.
Pastors Federation Passes ResoIu
tjOns On Ten Years OF Service
by ;. w. Woodward.

That the $500 testimonial 20 be given
10 the Young Mems Christian Association
in c0mmemoration Of the ten years con
tnuous service OF President 5. W. Wood
ward is not an air castle but a realty was
shown last evening at meeting Of The
steering committee, the leaders Of the
different departments. and others.
They have Une-1hird OF the amount In
sign already, and everything points 10 a
successful termination OF the undertak-
ing The week OF February 70 has been
set aside for the celebration. as Mr.
Woodward viii have faithfully served the
association for exactly ten years al that
time.
The Pastors Federation OF Washington
met at the assembly hall Of the Y. II. c.
A Building yesterday morning and the
following resolutions. expressive Of the
appreciation OF the clergy OF the city for
the work done by Mr.. Woodward. were
INTRODUCED by Dr.. II. Ross Fishburn, and
adopted
Whereas 1t is the purpose Of the Yoaas Meas
Christian Association @ C0mTaem0-a,e in February
the tsuth anniversary Of the removal OF the asso
C2tio3 % is present locatio1 as vel as The ten
IT,
ward as president q the ASSOCIATION; and
Whsreas the services of Mr.. Woodward not only
TO the Young Mems Christian Association. but 70
religious and Qhiiznlhropic Gauss here and else
where, constitute admirable evidence Of the power
and possibilities Of the iaynen within our churches:
'therei0rp be u
ReS5lyed. b. the Pastors Federation Of the civ
Cf Washington. That we express 70 M Woodward
the appreciation which have for the manifold
s,TTiCsS he has rendered 70 the Young Mems
Christian Association II Washington. 7nd IN the
cities Of other lands, 10 the work Of his own
chU7c1 in our city: 20 the National Foreign Mis-
sionary Society q his Denomination. Of which for
the Tsst two years he has been president, to the
general cause of missions throughout bis rnembe-sb;
upon the executive committee q the layneu's mis-
sionaTy movement q the phianthrupic interests Of
the District Of Columbia as Tel7esented in the work
of ths board Of Charities, Of which for seven wears
h WIS president; the Associated Charities Of which
for many years he has been a director. and the
Presidents Homes Commission: also. for his labory
the I,any other activities Of q publc,spirited ra-
tuTe which have ChaT1CteriIod his life in our CITY
These constant gifts Of tine. thought effort and
mOng- have not only resulted in great good from
their immediate exercise. but have proved an in
spiration 20 many other for unde-takiuSs which
without the example q NJ woodward vorld Ekelv
never have been a1tempted-
Be II further resolved That we extend or rop-
gratulations 70 Mr. Woodward upon the wortbT
achievements of bis years. and wish for him long
life IN which 70 enjoy and continue the services in
which be has been 50 helpful
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
HAY ABANDON NIGHT SCHOOLS
Funds to Maintain Them Are
Exhausted.
Educators Have Little Hope that
Congress WIZ Restore Estimates
TO Deficiency Bill.

Unless Congress soon makes some ap-
preparation for night schools these insti-
tutions Will become a thing OF the past.
50 far as this city IS concerned. All the
available funds for the maintenance of
such schools in the District have been
exhausted. and the school authorities
have little hope that the estimate for
their continuance viii be restored IN the
urgent deficiency bill now pending in
Congress With the funds available the
night schools WI. run until February s
The dilatory action OF Congress in
falling 10 act quickly in regard 70 this
bill has aroused protests from citizens
over all the city. and the prospect Of day
laborers losing the only means TO edu-
cate themselves has not improved mat
ters
" V cox. chairman OF the ways and
means committee OF the board OF educa-
ton; Superintendent A. T. Stuart. and
Assistant Superintendent ef Schools
Hughes appeared before the District
Con- missiOners a short time ago and ask
ed ;hst the original figures OF the esti-
mate asked for in the school appropria-
ton be restored
Another bin. in which those connected
w5Jt public education ara interested. is
known as the retiring fund bill for teach
ers- considerable impetus wiz be given
this me aSure i the school board commit
tee Of the Chamber Of Commerce. at its
meelng 10 be held Thursday night puts
itself on record as favOTing the bill.
Presidents Of IT the citizens associa-
tons OF the city have been invited 10 be
present and take part in the meeting.
" Y Cox and Superintendent Of
Schools A T. Stuart viii also take part
in tie discussion
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

At Chase's this week "reminiscences OF
the great Henry Irving are invoked when
Mr. William H. Thompson & Co. appear
in Waterloo the sketch by Conan
Doyle embodying the character OF the
aged British sergeant. George Brewster,
the action involving the arrival OF an in
yitation from the nOncommissioned mess
Of the Scots Greys to the only survivor
OF the famous battle, with train of memo
ries thus stirred. leading back TO the
scene on that memorable field when he
earned the valor medal for bravery at a
critical moment OF the fight. In literary
conception and treatment, as well as act
ing quality, the thing IS z gem. being full
of pathOs, patriotism. and quaint humor,
and il is admirably acted, Mr.. Thomson
appearing as Sergt. Brewster, Mr.. Rob
ert Vivian as Col Midwinter. Mr.. Harry
Lillford as Sergt. Mcdonald, and Mss
Evangeline Irving as Nora Brewster.
Another clever skit is Awake at the
Switch involving the doings OF brziny
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
THE GAYETY.
BurleSque.


One OF the very best burlesque shows
OF the season-Bith the accent OF the
''very''-may be seen at the Gayety
Theater this week. Mr. Clark's organi-
zation. the Jersey Lilies Extravaganza
Company, IS headed by Fannie Vedder
and Leon Errol. names that stand for
moneys worth or money back. and en-
tertalners that cure the most chronic
case OF blues Mr.. ErroI Is a comedian
Of genuine originality and sppeals to the
risibilIties, and Miss We Ter IS fun Of
cleverness and vivacity
The two buTlesQues. The Airy Widow
and Hunting an Heiress," are very
rapid A tip-top olio OF FIVE numbers
splits the performances They are all
sterling acts. That Quartet IS one OF
the best that is. Misses vedder and
Hoover. in song and dance; the Three
Alvarettas, in acrobatic capers: Billy
Barlow, and Marion and Deane al take
eXcelleutly we'll.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Walter c. DutT0E g Thrcs F0-zz Mont. s1d
Anna Bel, . Rev. J. B. Mclaughlin.
MicAasI A. McCzrer-E. s.. Frederick Nd ard
Mary l. HeibersS, a. Rev :. A HE1n0n
William L. Tobias. z and Mamie B-06iEk1, "a
Rev A. Wolf
Bussz Salvatore. 2. ard ME-y LscOTsrO. Z. Rs-.
" TaSciii.
Andrew A Glessoz- = and Guss1s A HAuzc1S
q Eastland Tex. Rev Z. A. Hsznsn-
Edward N. Jolly. %. Warrenton. Va. ard Viz
giniz DoEen. = Rev. D L Mitchell
Talbot r. Lane. ls and AIinnis l. BT0Tna. q
RI Rev Bishop EthslberJ THlbott
Jesse I. Day, 2, and Mary c. Williams. Is Rev
J. l. Fzaerty-
Hugh P. Saith. >. and May z. SsSEz. g.
Rev T. ?. O'Rourke-
DilIinesr r. ShaSer. q G-eensozE Pa. AID
Helen K. Allen, IS. Lsvisburg. Pa Rev James
z I-Tine-
COLORED.
Robert Epps 2 and Rachael 4. shipasT. IS
Rev. Edward DOuss-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26

chorus has nothing to commend II, save
lis numbers. and the comedy work. with
the exception OF jim Diamond, was not in
very capable hands. Nj Diamond. how
ever, was all that could be expected.
Harry McKeever. the robust anarchist
from Paterson, y. J., is amusing. The
olio was entertaining, In parts. O'Mal-
ley and Golden had a dancing sxit; the
Melrose brothers gave a hand-balancing
exhibition; Jim Diamond contributed a
novel dancing turn. Dave and Percis
Martin gave a good one-act sketch, and
Gibson and Ranney had sidewalk siit.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
HORSES NUMBER 20,64O, 1000.
Bulletin on Farm Animals in fhs
Country Is Issued.

According TO q bulletin Issued by the
Department Of Agriculture yesterday or
the number Of animals on farms through.
out the United States. up to January I
there were 20.6i0-0o0 horses valued at 81
s74,052ooo, as compared with 1880 OF
the same date last year. valued at 1885,
52000.
There were 4o53ooo mules, valued at
Sz37,tS2.0oo, as compared with 5,sss.oO0
valued at $Es.sSs,eea. last year; p. .7eO. .Oeg
mich cows, valued at 500. $500 as CON-
pared with 21,1s40o0. valued at SS50. .957. .O09
last year; 56.0s4.oo0 sheep, as compared
with 8, ,631, 600 last year.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW

wonder how many women have left
+ the donors Of Christmas presents in doubt
concerning their safe delivery It is the
acme Of bad breeding to postpone the ac-
acknowledgements OF Tavors @ fany descrip-
ton. but il is 50 generally exhibited as
+. 10 make it customary 20 write an address
. and request 10 have parcels and letters
F returned after three or FIVE days on
. every important one sent out. II mis-
sives and packages 90 not return one
may safely presume that they feu into
proper hands
+ Telephones have seriously inte-fered
with letter writing. but they have not
+ been made 10 correct sins Of omission.
There IS nothing much more enjoyable
F than long. chatty letter over which
one may Hnger or discuss with relatives
and friends. Il IS next best 10 a face-to-
face chat But letter writing takes time
and means some trouble. so the telephone
. Is called into use. Ones voice IS not al
ways recognizable through the instru-
ment and there is always the unpleasant
consciousness OF listeners somewhere
along the line. but service Is quick and
the little instrument is close al hand
So We use IL for social purposes. but
often forget to mention the choice little
gift which has entailed thought and care
and expense. Next year We expect mora
sits and feel distinctly aggrieved If we
are overlooked. PUnctilious persons
quietly drop from their list Of friends
those who continually offend against the
laws Of good form. They recognize no
more excuse for that than for crime
since they have been brought up 10 abbor
both 1 have noted a case OF this SORT
recently and I am rather unpopular inst
now because I viii not join in the chorus
of indignation against a newcomer TO
the neighborhood.
It is a woman from another country. 2
bride who came from large circle Of
devoted. cultivated friends TO q smaller
one OF half-hearted and half-educated
women Of various ages. mean no sting
in the term ''half-educated' because Ell
QUette has not been a feature OF Aneri-
can training, but one cannot call an edu-
cation IN which IL IS lacking more than
half completed, you will all agree. The
stranger had been settled in her new
home months before some Of her neigh
bOTs daTkened the doors. and uD 10 tho
present the calls have not been returned.
although the hostess gave no signs OF her
real feelings in the hospitality she dis
pensed.
It IS my private opinion that the bride
has closed her visiting list against the
neighbors, whom she regards as FI-bred.
but I may be wrong I am not familiar
with the fine points OF foreign etiquette.
but I imagine that the first breach ex-
cuses her from further movement in the
matter To make the situation worse
the young woman has been real I'll and
recovered without a sign Of interest from
members Of her own sex within a stones
throw Of her home. II is not difficult 10
realize her position
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
FILES SUIT AGAINST PARTNER
Druggist Asks Court for Receiver
for Business.

Druggist Asks Court for receiver
for Business.
Edward WebeI fled suit in the District
Supreme Court yesterday against Ben
jamin T. Lanham. his partner Ia re-
tail drug business at Eleventh and East
Capitol streets. asking dissolution Of
partnership and the appointment Of re-
ceiver pending the final adjudication OF
the case.
The complainant charges that his part
ner has conducted the business in q man
ner 10 injure the cOmplainant's Teputa-
ton. He alleges. further. that following
the purchase Of the business for S5.eoG
from John C. Haley. and the entering into
Of the partnership contract on December
IS ls0I, Lanham has refused TO abide by
MS agreement to share equally in the
profits AMI losses Of the business,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
Relics to BE Exhibited.

Relics from Spain Of the time the eoun-
try was under Moorish rule viii be ex-
hibited at the Seattle fair this year. There
viii also be a reproduction of the Al
hsmbra. made famous by the writings Of
Washington Irving.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
A Better Chance.

Prom the New York Herald
Nodd-Haye you seen BNter's new
houSe2
Todd-No, sir thought would wait
six months or so until he got tired OF
showing his friends all over il
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
THE LYCEUM.
BurleHoue.

The Kentucky Bellies" the attraction
at the New Lyceum this week. falls be-
low the standard set by the shows that
have SC far preceded It this season. The
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26
quite Natural.

From TIE Baliim5re American.
How did that snowstorm scene go in
the play?"
ny dear. II was a frost"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-26

While you think OF It, telephone your
Want Ad. TO The Washington Herald,
and bill viii be sent you at cent a word.