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The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Your act vas rotten said the mana
ger Of a Newark vaudeville house 10 the
artist as the latter dashed behind the
scenes al the conclusion OF his acrobatIc
efforts.
''Rotteni" shrieked the vaudevlllist
Rotten. Why. man. you're crazyt
Listen 10 the handclapping and applause. -
Handclapping." sneered the manager.
Why, that's the New Jersey natives
killing 'skeeters."
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18
PRINCETON Triangle Club.

Princeton VIII hold fun sway. AT the
Columbia Theater on Saturday night.
when the Triangle Club VIII take the
house over for the clubs annual produc-
tiOn. which this year is Of the original mu-
sical play. The Duchess Of Bludshire. 4"
A Triangle Club production IS really no
amateur fabric. The students who par
ticipate in bringing forth musical comedy
each year have made a careful study OF
the artistic as well as the practical side
Of musical farces. There has been a
different variety Of musical show for the
last few years. and each year has been
an Improvement on that which preceded.
This season The Duchess OF Blunshire"
is the result OF an effort 20 blend consist
ent plot and plenty OF action with suit
able and tunefUl music; and when Il is
considered that undergraduates write the
book, dramatize II. act II. compose music
for H. and likewise appropriate lyrics,
design the costumes and scenery. play in
the orchestra. as well as countless other
things that are necessary for a frst-class
production, the task is first appreciated
in its full measure by those who see 81
carefully polished and well trained IN
the final performances.
But the Triangle Club has approached
probably nearer the professional type Of
show than has any other college organ
izatiOn. AS far as the dances OF the
chorus or pony ballet are concerned, the
Triangle Club has reached a very artistic
point One year an expert toe dancer
among the students played "the leading
lady" in most approved fashion. The
Triangle Club has had also men who have
later become prominent in this sort OF
work. Booth Harrington. one Of the au-
thors Of The Man from Home" got his
early training in the Triangle Club. Jesse
Lynch Williams, whose play, The Stolen
Story" was produced a year or more
ago. was a Triangle Club man. But while
the students have written some good
books. the music has also been OF a high
degree. Kenneth S Clark. 05. who wrote
the music for 'Tabasco Land q play
that was said to compare favorably with
most OF the musical comedies then play
ing, later became connected with Klaw &
Erlanger in the writing of music. when
You Steal a Kiss or Two" was one of
his hits.
Frank l. Cunningham. '0e OF New
York, and F. ". BirkenhaUer. 10, wrote
the book for THE Duchess Of Blunshire. -
Arthur H. Samuels. '09. who IS also leader
OF the student orchestra, wrote the music,
and n. F. Carroll the lyrics.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

The return TO the Gayety Theater for a
week beginning tomorrow Of Fred r.
wins Big Show viii be welcome news In
many quarters. Huckin's Run" one OF
the daintiest and most enjoyable sketches
of the day; the Imperial Sextet Of enter
tainers. a programme Of superior vaude-
vile numbers, picturesque ensembles, and
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

an improvement in the chorus department
will be some OF the attractions OF this
show. The management announces that
the company viii be adequate throughout,
and that one Of the most refined and pro-
gresstve burlesGue shows OF the season
VIII be the bin al the Gayety this week.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Tunis F Dean, the weil-Enown press
aeenL Is gsiuE - manage The Toronto bassaau
club TINS SIMMER. Getting decisions cur az rurircs
va be childs play for Dean after his ricssftudes
n ting % SET dramatic sditGEs 70 fal fo= soas q
lis stories.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

While in New York last Wednesday
night. President and Mrs. Taft and party.
attended a performance OF Mr.. E. H
Sothern in IF I Were King" at. Daly's
Theater. Owing to a mishap. the Pres
idential party arrived a little late. and
entering during a dark scene. were un-
noticed, but as soon as the lights went
UP they were recognized, and the whole
audience rose and cheered. while the
orchestra played the national anthem.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Rosalind Coghlan. who is appearing In
The Travelling Salesman" which opens
at the Park Theater. Boston. on April
ls, IS said 10 be one OF the most skiHful
yachtswomen IN the United States. Miss
Coghlan possesses as19-foot catboat that
was unbeaten last year in all the races
held by the Atlantic Yacht Club for craft
Of this character.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Oliver Curtis. the author OF numerous
successful sketches. playlets. and songs.
has just finished a new song. called
Swimming" which bids fair 10 become
one OF the summer song hits Blue
Roses which Mr.. Curtis wrote for Will
lam Hawtrey, is being elaborated into a
three-act play.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

The Actors Society OF America an
nOunces its fifth annual benefit. TO be
held at the Hudson Theater, Friday after
noon. May :. The committee having the
matter in charge, appointed by the board
Of managers on Tuesday, is headed by
William CouTtleigh
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

It Is said the Alimony Club. at it's next
meeting, in New York. viii pass q reso-
luton indorsing Henry W. Savage's
forthcoming production Of "The Love
Cure" a Viennese opera, and asking that
some night during the opening week at
the New Amsterdam Theater be set aside
so that the club members may attend
the performance in a body.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Clarence Jacobson has resumed his post
as treasurer OF the New National The
ater. after a strenuous season with the
Washington Baseball Club, as business
manager, during the Western trip. Mr..
Jacobson Will remain in washington
throughout the summer opera season at
the New National
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

George z. Lash has been engaged by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew TO manage
and direct the company they are sending
10 London to present The Naked Truth. %
This IS the One-act playlet which was
seen in Washington during the early part
Of the present season. and played by
Phyllis Rankin and Harry Davenport.
Mrs. Sidney Drew and Phyllis Rankin
are sisters, and the daughters Of Mckee
Rankin, the weIl-kuOWn producer.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Francis Wilson, the popular comedian.
IS invariably amusing. u much that he
does he is inimitabie, and one thing is
absolutely certain. and that is. that he
is f2VOrite PLAYER Of comedy There is
said 10 be a laugh a minute IN When
knights Were Bold" and II Is also
stated that IL is the best thing that the
distinguished comedian has done since
he left c0micsspera.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Helen Ware. who iC appearing IN "The
Third Degree" Is an eQuestrienne OF un-
usual ability. Miss Ware takes daily
rides in Central Park. mounted on an
Arabian steeG that she purchased from
a member OF the Turkish Embassy at
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-18

Hedwig Reicher. who is 10 appear in
'On the Eve" early next season, was at
one time leading woman for Sonnenthal
the Sir Henry Irving OF Germany. who
recently died.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07

SCHEDULE IS GIVEN OUT
Assets Of ihe President Of Suspended
Western Bank & Trust Company
Exceeds Liabilliies-Rclievcd
Of All Debts.

Dallas, Texas. April President
Fred Fleming of the suspended
Western National Bank q Trust
company, was yesterday discharged
in bankruptcy. by order of Judge
Edward x. Meek of the United
States district court. In the court $
order It is shown that Fleming filed
petition I'm bankruptcy March 10.
1908; that May u, 1908. petitioner
was adjudicated q bankrupt. and
that Feb, 8, 1903, at 2;45 y. m, the
petition for discharge was filed. No
tice of said petition, says the order,
was published and no opposition has
been filed, and all costs and expen-
ses incurred. including the estimated
costs of the referee in the final clos
ing of the case, have been paid.
Therefore" It concludes, cit is or
dered by the court that the said Fred
Fleming be discharged from all
debts and claims which existed
March 10, 1905" In his schedules
Fleming gave his liabilities at $325,-
142; assets, nominal, $424,S17. The
assets consisted largely of various
stocks and bonds of uncertain val
ne.
In addition to the Fleming dis
charge. the following are among the
orders of the court as discharged, i,
all orders having been entered yes
terday:
Nathan Rubin, Dallas.
clyde Young Hicks, Lorraine,
Mitchell county, Texas
Andrew pettus Thomas, Fort
Worth,
William Emmett Skeen, Wichita
Falls.
James Beach Collier North Fort
Worth.
julius Wittliff, Mineral Wells
Edward Archester Newman, Mer-
kel Taylor county.
Samuel Houston jenkins. San An
gelo.
j. y. Harris. Waxahachie.
w. II. Harris, WaXahachie.
Tom Nick Lowery, Lancaster.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
COX IS ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE
Slayer Of A. C. Page at EnnislAr-
raianed for Trial in District Court

Arragned under an Indictment
charging him with murder In the
first degree NJ. s, Cox of Ennis Is
now on trial In tho district court.
The cnse against Cox was called
Wednesday morning and his attor-
neys at once asked for time In which
to prepare motion for contin-
uance The motion was submitted to
the court at 1880 and was overrul-
ed. Tho work OF selecting n jury
from a special venire of sixty men
was then commenced.
The crime for which Cox stands
indicted was committed in Ennis on
the night OF November 26, 1908.
when he shot and killed A. G. Page
In n frosty Joint. The trial promises
to be bitterly contested. Cox Is rep
resented by John II. Sharp of Ennis
and Hon. s. p. Skinner, w. l.. Hard
ing and G. NJ Supple of Waxahachie.
Hon. T. II. Collier OF Ennis has been
retained by relatives and friends of
Page to assist County Attorney Pip
pen and Assistant County Attorney
Fears In the prosecution.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
Terrell oI IleNar Dcnounccs c..
nales as a Coward
and Liar
LIQUOR BILL CAUSES BLOW
Lee Amendments 10 Bsskin McGrea
OF Law precipllalcs Most Srnsa.
honsl Debate Of the Session.
House in an Uproar.

/ Austin. Teras, April THE
house spent another day on the
Robertson Fitzhugh bill. amending
the Baskin- McGregor law regulating
saloons 80 as to make It more strin-
gent Two days have now been taken
up with this bill without reaching
engrossment, the ultra prohibition
list element having delayed progress
| by offering amendments designed to
convert it into a statutory prohibit
tion measure.
In the house yesterday the gen
tleman from Cameron, who is locally
instructed against submission but
who. since coming TO Austin, has
Joined the ranks of prohibition
tried to break into the Thomas class
Having been sharply called down by
Terrell of Bexar, Wahrmund and
Byrne called him little greaser, -
les had defeated submission, and re-
fusing to qualify his remarks, he ex-
claimed that Thomas had been eX-
PEELED from the senate for express
! ing his honest convictions and that
| he was ready to be expelled from
the house for doing the same thing.
BByrne sailed him a 'little greaser,
and Terrell applied to him the cpl
thet which no good man deserves
and no brave man takes
The house committee on banking
yesterday afternoon considered the
Seuter-Hume bank guaranty bill and
reported It back with the recommen-
dation that the Cureton bill be sub
stituted for everything below the
enacting clause. The Senter-Hume
bill was ordered printed in the jour
nal to save time and viii probably
be called up today. which is senate
bill day
Senators Senter and Sturgeon
have accepted numerously signed
invitation from Dallas to address n
meeting In that city Sunday night on
the subject OF the Senter-Hume sub
stitute. Senator Senter received an
endorsement OF the bill from five
South Texas state banks and similar
endorsements from other state banks
in different sections of the state are
being received by other senator's.
Nothing new has developed In the
vacant railroad commisslonership
matter The governor stated that he
would probably not do anything
about It for ten days yet. From an
other direction 1t was learned that
he still has hopes Of prevailing upon
Horace Chiffon to accept the ap-
pointment
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
THE CHRISTIAN REVIVAL.
Evangelist Cross breaches on Sub
icct of the Two Railways.

A representative audience greeted
the evangelists at the Christian
church Tuesday night. If anything
the singing was better than the pre-
vious night, more persons taking
part in the singing MIR. Ogle. the
musical director, and soloist, is do
ing splendid work. His solo wGs
well handled and the rapt attention
| of the big crowd as he sang was
very noticeable. The sermon, "The
Two Railways" illustrated by q
large chart, was a sermon none who
heard 1t will ever forget The evan
| gelist' s plea for christian homes, fa-
theirs and mothers who will set the
right example to their own children
as well as to the children of others
was mado with telling effect. Many
parents came to Mr.. Cross after the
sermon and personally thanked him
for his splendid effort. More than
one man will be n stronger, clean
er and better man for having listen
ed to such an impassione1 plea for
righteousness. One good woman took
membership with the church after
the sermon Tonight Mr., Cross will
speak on. "Noah's Ark" u type of
the body, church or kingdom Of
Christ We have been Informed that
this sermon Is one far out of the or
dinary and one that causes much
close thinking. If the sermons the
evangelist has already delivered are
any criterion of the sermon tonight
then something fine may be looked
for. One feature of the services last
night was the bible quotations call
ed for by the evangelist from all
over the house. 1t seemed that no
matter what was quoted the
preacher was familiar with it; that
he could not be lost In locating
verse after verse, Mr. Boen did not
miss 1t much when he said, HE Is
q walking bible" Go out and hear
this great preacher. 1t will do you
good. All know the warmth of the
genial pastor. ]. b. Boen, and he
says II want everybody to come out
and enjoy these spiritual feasts We
have n warm welcome for all.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
MRS. WOODWARD KILLED.
Thrown from IA tarriagc In Runa-
way ut Waco Tuesday,

Waco. Texas April Mrs.
Woodward the wife Of Capt u. A.
Woodward, wealthy farmer and
stock man, was killed yesterday af-
ternoon In a runaway accident. Mrs.
Woodward her daughter, Miss Mat
tie Woodward, and her neighbor.
Mrs. Williams, were driving IN the
family carriage when a wheel came
off, frightening the horses, which
dashed on throwing the occupants
out, crushing Mrs. Woodward's
skull against the curbing and severe
ly brulsing Miss Matte Woodward.
Mrs, Williams escaped unhurt
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
BtRTES BOOTY IN BOX.


After breaking into a house Mt
Milford and stealing n pistol and ra-
zor Martin Chandler. eolored, hid
them in his back yard by llacing the
stolen articles in a tin box and bury
was arrested on suspicion and when
questioned closely he admitted COM
mitting the burglery and showed the
owner Of the stolen property where
ced in the calaboose from which he
made his escape but was recaptured.
Constable McCalpin went to Milford
Tuesday afternoon and brought the
prisoner to the county Jail.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07

Who makes plans ano builds mod
ern homes7 See 8 J. Erwin, con-
tractor. ONCE phone 400. Il
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07

Buy your floor oil from r.. s.
Cronk Co, and keep down the dust.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
Odd Fellows Notice.

The committee to arrange pro-
gram for the anniversary OF the or
der, April 80, will meet In the hall
tonight and the membership is re-
quested to meet with this commit
tee and assist In this matter. Be on
hand promptly at 8 o'clock this
evening.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
THE CITY ELECTION.
Two Hundred and Forty Votes Cast
for Candidate for Mayor.

The vote cast In the city election
Tuesday exceeded the primary cleo
tion vote more than three to one.
The returns were officially canvassed
by the city council last night and 1t
was found that Mayor La5swell, who
was n candidate for reelection, re-
celved two hundred and forty votes.
J. L. Sullivan, candidate for alder
man OF the third ward, lead the
ticket, receiving 2dt votes. The re-
suit by wards Is MS follows:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07
The Katy onicinIs.

All of tho officials of the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas railway company
spent Tuesday night In Waxahachie.
President Joline of New York was
with the party The officials arrived
on special train at 10 O'Clock and
departed for Dallas at 7 o'clock
Wednesday morning to attend n
meeting of the directors,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-07

Mrs, w. l.. Bass and Warren and
Ruth Edwards went to Dallas this
morning TO be at the bedside OF
their sister, Mrs, Rambo. who IL not
expected to live.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
May ENLARGE
THE COUNTY
HOSPITAL
"a

As a result of the fire which
destroyed the old county hospital
last night, the county commis-
sioners today took up the discus-
sion of enlarging the present In
stitution and providing adequate
fire-escapes. Last nights fire was
only half block from the county
hospital an dthe fire department
arrived on the scene after the
destruction was practically COM
plete.
The commissioners consider
that a fire in the new hospital
would be very disastrous, especial
ly so because the stairways are
narrow and there are very few es-
capes.
The county hospital. 1t is claim
ed, will have to be enlarged with
in few months as It is taxed to
its capacity each day at present.
The institution is insured for
$1,000 and the fixtures and sur
gical tools at $1,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
NO BIDS ON
CITY JOBS

City contracts are going beg
gtng.
Two jobs for over 100000 were
offered today and neither elicit
ed regular bid.
In district 172 for the con-
struction of q sewer in North
Ninth street there was one bid by
the International Contract COM
pany but It was $4,000 more
than the estimate and was thrown
out. On district 654 for the
grading of North Forty-fifth ct.
there were no bids at all.
On 172 the estimate was $780,
745 and the bid was $51. Alb. 1t
could not be considered. On dis
trict 65l the estimate was t21,-
912. Several contractors declar-
ed they could not make anything
on the Job at the estimate SO
would not bid. This Job has al
ready been advertised twice. Com
missioner McGregor was anxious
to have the job let as 1t forms q
connecting link in the roadway to
Point Defiance park after the
paved district Is passed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
TO USE BALLOON IN
SEARCH FOk LOST MEN

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Mar.
23.-Dick Ferris second bal
loon, the United States, is
being inflated today and this
afternoon will be towed to
the top of Mount Lowe
where 1t willb e held captive
while Ferris, Roy Knaben-
shue and Edward OF, presi-
dent of the board of trade,
make an ascent and attempt
with the aid of field glasses
to locate the missing balloon
America.
"If the wind is favorable
when we make the ascent, we
will cast the United States
loose and cross the noun
tains." said Ferris. "If it is
possible to do this we will
have a very fair chance of
finding Captain Mueller and
his five companions"
Ferris ocered a reward of
500 cash to any one locating
the missing aeronauts within
the next "a hours. The city
council of Pasadena early to-
day authorized the employ
ment of fifty men to aid In
the search.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
(By United Press. Leased Wire.)

(By United Press. Leased Wire.)
SHARON, Pa, March 23.-
Billie Whitla, the eight-year-Old
son of Attorney James =. Whitla,
arrived here at noon today and
was restored to the arms of his
mother. He was accompanied by
his father, to whom he was return
ed by kidnapers last night at
Cleveland, Ohio.
A closed carriage took the
Whitlas to their home. Word of
their departure from Cleveland
had preceded their arrival at
Sharon and the streets were
crowded with cheering people,
while factory whistles shrieked
above the noise of the crowd.
Touching Welcome.
After a flfteen-minute ride the
carriage drew up at the Whitla
home. Willie's mother rushed
forward, clasped the boy in her
arms and kneeling beside him
smothered him with kisses.
WilAe's grandfather and grand
mother hurried to the boys side
and kissed and embraced him.
Grandfather Whitla, with tears In
his eyes, said:
Let God be thanked"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
CORONER INVESTIGATING
MYSTERIOUS DEATH

roomed discovered that he was
suffering great pain, but, despite
strenuous measures to relieve
him, he passed away early in the
afternoon.
The man. may have been poison
ed or may be a victim of menin-
gifts, and DIR. Shaver will hold an
autopsy this afternoon to deter-
mine the exact direct cause OF
death.
Nelson, who was carpenfer.
is survived by brother, who re-
sides In this city. In company
with his brother, he was at work
Saturday, at which time he SEEM
ed to be in perfect state of
lhealth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
H Elm I D
GET OFF
EASY
Judge to Disregard the
Verdict of Jury and
Sentence Him for
Plain Assault

A distinct surprise was sprung
in the superior court today when
Judge Easterday announced at
the conclusion or arguments on
the motion for a new trial for
Josua Klein, that he would disre-
gard the verdict of the jury as
rendered March IA, and would
sentence the prisoner as though
the verdict were plain assault.
The verdict as rendered at the
conclusion of Klein's trial was
guilty of assault with a deadly
weapon with intent to. do bodily
harm" to Miss Dora Culbertson.
The maximum penalty for plain
assault is six months in jail or a
fine of $500. Judge Easterday
stated today that he would proba-
bly, announce sentence tomorrow
morning. If Klein Is allowed his
freedom upon payment of a fine,
he will walk from the prison doors
into tht hands of immigration In
spector A. s. Fulton, who will
hold him until tht Washington,
D. c., authorities have been COM
municated with in an effort to
order Klein's deportation.
Arguments for and against a
new trial were begun at 1880 this
morning. Attorneys Lloyd and
George argued for the defense and
Attorneys Burmeister and McMur-
ray for the state. Prosecutor Nc
Murray made a formal apology
for the suggestive statements OBJ
jected to by attorneys for the de-
fence.
Attorney George admitted dur
ing his arguments that there was
enough evidence for a verdict of
plain assault, but claimed that the
minds of the Jurors had been un-
rightfully warped by statements
uttered by thep rosecution. He
told the court that a reversal of
the decision would please the de-
tense more than new trial.
Klein was much cooler today
than at any stage of the proceed
ings. His hair has turned visibly
gray during the progress of the
trial. and deep circles showed be-
meath his eyes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-23
May BUILD
LARGER
DEPOT

President Elliott of the North
ern Pacific railway will come to
Tacoma this evening or tomorrow
and it is expected the final plans
for the big depot will be definite
ly settled upon then.
When the plans were made 1t
was before the Great Northern
had announced its definite inten-
tion of coming to Tacoma for its
western terminus and the depot
may have to be enlarged some
what. Architects Reed and Stem
of st. Paul, who made the plans.
will be here to confer with the
local officials and President FL
liott and the whole matter will be
settled up.