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Columbia.

Julia Dean is said to be largely re-
sponsible for the selection of Cousin
Kate" for presentation at the Columbia
Theater for the week beginning tomor-
row night. Not that Managers Metzerott
and Berger were not fully aware of the
peculiar attractiveness of the play, nor
hhat Frederick A. Thomson. the expert
1enced stage director of the company
had not been tempted more than once
to recommend its production. but be-
cause Miss Dean, who will play the title
role, believes the play to be one of the
most entertaining comedies in which she
has ever appeared.
Cousin Kate is fascinating bit of
humor, classed as comedy drama, in
three acts. 1t represents the best output
OF that original dramatist. Hurbert
Henry Davies. Its production in this
country dates back to 190S when Ethel
Barrymore scored In it one of her great
est New York hits in the role of Kate
Curtis, the novelist, and settled down
for an extended run. prior to taking the
comedy upon the road to repeat the
triumphs she achieved in the metropolis.
Cousin Kate" also afforded unusual op-
portunities for Marie Tempest when 1t
was played In London and throughout
the British Isles.
Every role in the piece is one of merit,
calling for performers of ability. may
be judged from the personnel of the
cast in the original New York produc-
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"Charley's Aunt"

"Charleys Aunt is underlined to sue
coed Cousin Kate. as the attraction al
the Columbia Theater for the week begin
ing Monday, August Q. With the coming
of this farce the long-expected exploita-
ton of Everett Butterfield in the role OF
Lord Fancourt Babberley will be realized.
The play is unquestionably one OF the
most laughable that has ever been seen
in this country, for throughout each OF
the three acts there is provocation for
one long, continuous roar of laughter
From the pen of Brandon Thomas. the
farce was first produced with a notable
cast, including w. J. ferguson, Frank
Burbeck, Nannette Comstock, Jessie Bus
ley and a score of popular artists. For
over twelve years it held it's sway with
admirers OF this class of play, and today
it's popularity is undated. Mr.. Butter
field has played the part of Lord Fan
court Babberley q number Of times be-
fore and considers it among the best
things he has ever done. There will be
the usual pretentious staging Of the piece
by the Columbia company, with a num-
Der of pretty girls added to round out
the stage setting. All in all, the man.
agement promises 1t will be a very pop
ular offering.
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Safety Shoes for Convicts.

FROM Popular MecnanfcS
A shoe which will make impossible the
escape Of convicts while being transported
from one point to another is reported.
The device consists of a heavy leather
shoe. with a perforated sole to which is
attached a second sole Of steel plate.
jointed so that the whole will bend with
the usual motion of the toes and foot.
Riveted upright to this steel sole are
sharp spikes. placed In such a position
that they will enter the perforations of
the leather sole, but kept from ordinarily
doing SO by crossbars with a series OF
steel springs on either side.
The whole continuance Is fastened to
the prisoners foot by means OF metal
straps, held secure by a paddock. With
the crossbars in position. the prisoner can
walk in the shoes as in ordinary ones, but
once he is placed on train or other con-
veyance the officer releases the crossbars
and locks them in such position that they
cannot be replaced between the spikes and
perforatiOns without a key. The only
thing that now keeps the spikes from
entering the perforations and gouging
into the criminals foot is the springs.
These are OF SUFFICIENT strength to protect
him from harm as long as he Is seated.
but IL he stands up and attempts to walk
the weight of his body congresses them
enough to make 1t impossible for him to
stand the anguish Of more than step or
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Smith and George v. Hobart. Alice
Dovey, who was successful in "A Stub
born Cinderella" will have the leading
role.
"The Sins of Society,"" which is to be
produced in New York the last OF Au-
gust. will have a notable cast, including
Laura Nelson Hall, Louise Closer Hale
Grace Thorne, Conway Tearle, William
L. Arlington and Leslie Kenyon.
"Brewster's Millions has been played
in seven languages.
Lew Dockstader has signed a contract
to appear for a number of years exclu-
sively under the direction Of the Shu-
berts.
Jeanette Bageard will play the part oil
a French maid in a new musical produc'
| ton to be made by Klaw Erlanger.
THE Honeymooners'' is to open in
PHILADELPHIA early in Setember with a
new company, including Willie Dunlay.
Sam Bernard's new musical play has
had it's name changed from THE Magi-
cian' to 1.-The Wizard Means the same
thing and sounds better.
George NJ. Cohan's new play for Ray
mond Hitchcock has been renamed The
Stanley Ford, Lora Lieb, Scott Welch
and Frances Gordon are among the prin-
cipals
Dustin Farnum is to star In ,f'Cameo
Kirby under the direction of the Lieb-
Ter Company. This Is play tried lasi
season by Nat Goodwin. In Mir. Far
NUNS supporting company will be Nc
Kee Rankin.
The case OF Gertrude Hoffman. arrested
for her dances in New York, has been
adjourned TIL October. In the meantime
she will continue under the chaperonage
of a police matron, who will attend her
behind the scenes to see that everything
is conducted with propriety and decorum
Mile. Mischief is being rewritten tt
suit Corinne's distinctive style. She il
to star in the piece.
The Shubert Stock Company recent.
at the Belasco, produced a new play r
Schenectady called 1.-The Unfinished Sen
| tence,'' by an English authoress.
Mabel Howard. who played the wife II
Mrs. Leslie Carriers production of ''Zaza.
and who was in ''The Heart of Mary
| land and other Belasco productions, is
it is said, about to become a nun of the
Order of the Good Shepherd.
new Hungarian pianist rejoces in the
combination name of Yolande Nero.
Fred Niblo and his wife, Josephine
Cohan, are now on the Riviera.
Kathryn Osterman has abandoned her
starring tour to play an important role
| in the Belasco production is Matrimony
q Failure?''
Juliette Lange, Chicago girl, will have
the prima donna role in 'Lo, the Indian
musical comedy by o. Henry and Frank
| lin p. Adams.
Marie Doro will begin her season in
1.-THE Morals of Marcus" She will make
her first appearance in New York in a
new play about December
To give the play modern flavor, Will
lard Holcomb will revise Baron Ru-
dolph.' written years ago by the late
Bronson Howard
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1.-THE Gambler Of the West"

Thrill and laughter are mixed in gen.
erous quantities in 1.-THE Gambler Of the
West" which will begin weeks en-
gagement at the Academy Monday, Au-
gust 9. It is play of the erstwhile
wild west, with cowboys and Indians, a
stagecoach hold-up, q prairie fire. mag
nificent scenes Of the mountains and
plains, trained horse that raises an
American flag and other sensational fea-
lures that make II a real wild west show
in addition to its dramatic plot.
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FAST ELECTRIC
TRAINS
FROM POST OFFICE CORNER TO
MOUNTVERNON
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
EVERY HOUR
FROM 10 An. 10 8 Pm.
Je2s-tfN
Peat Fuel Impracticablsf

From Popular Mecnanlcs
1t seems unlikely that peat as a source
Of power, or even heat. will be a practical
proposition. at least for many years to
come. as the cost of extracting the water
(Which constitutes 50 per cent or more Of
its weight when dug). either by natural or
mechanical methods. leaves the net result
too small. The price OF coal In this coun-
try. together with the possibilities OF
water powers and windmills, puts peat Is
power in the class OF those things which
are possible, but not profitable; and this
condition will doubtless continue for many
years. Our coal deposits are too large
and accessible to permit peat to come
into competition, and 1t must always labor
under the same disadvantage as the lig-
mite OF the Dakotas-that OF large bulk
for any given weight.
Much more likely Is It that before peat
can hope to become Q commercial COM
modify of any consequence our electro
clans will have perfected long distance
transmission OF electricity which will en-
able them to gather the intense heat OF
Death valley and other southwestern des-
erts for delivery In every city from tho
Atlantic to the Pacidc.
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Majestic.

Another attractive program is booked
at the Majestic Theater this week. The
includes the Andrews-Abbotts
Company in "The Little Leading Lady:
De Mar sisters. novelty singers and
dancers: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fairchild,
with the Sure Fire Comedy act, intro
ducing harmony singing and featuring
Mrs. Fairchild's unique voice, and Harry
Holman, burnt cork monologist. Other
features on the bill are new illustrated
songs and the latest motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
Glen Echo Park.

a film drama. THE Fishermans Rival"
will be the attraction at Glen Echo Park
this afternoon. tonight and for three days.
1t Will be shown free in the Hippodrome.
and be supplemented by other views.
The added films are designed to interest
children.
During weekday evenings there is al
ways dancing program. Manager l.. D.
Shaw announces he has arranged for a
cake walking carnival at Glen Echo Park
next Monday evening. Only professional
talent will be used. The performers Sc
cured for Glen Echo are said to have
made big hit on the New York roof
gardens and at the leading parks in the
east and middle west.
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Academy.

Something very much out of the ordi-
nary is promised in The Workingman's
Wife" the attraction which opens the
Academy's regular season of melodrama
tomorrow night, continuing throughout
the week. with matinees Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
Unlike most sensational plays, it is de-
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increasing success of the motion pictures
In the cool airdome has induced the man
agement to continue that form of enter
tainment this week. Only specially fea-
tured films which have never been seen
before in this city are shown. This week $
subjects include, The Criminal Hands,
story of heroism; Sherlock Holmes, a
dramatic pictorial reproduction of great
mystery, and "A Clever Nurse, laugh
able comedy depicting the efforts of a
man TO nurse a baby III the absence of
its mother. A special feature will be the
engagement of Irene Gallagher, described
as the lady with mans voice. who
possesses a powerful baritone voice and
will sing the illustrated songs. Friday
night the usual prize dance will be held In
the dance pavilion. An unusually valu-
able prize will be given to the best lady
dancer The many Midway attractions
and breezy rides are having record
breaking patronage. and altogether the
midsummer finds the management looking
with satisfaction on one of the most pros
porous seasons in the history of the park.
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which the motion pictures are exhibited:
Not the least enjoyable portion OF Visit
to Chevy Chase Lake is the ride. ihe
cars travel at a good speed, creatins
cooling breeses, while the air-brake equip
ment and solid roadbed, it is claimed,
insure the greatest degree of safety.
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EXCURSIONS.
STEAMER MANCHESTER
FOR MARSHALL, HALL.
2TyNnAv EfsHEnUrv rs.

Leave 9TH St wharf IL am. 2:sO pm.
and $50 p.m.
Macalester's Cafe. celebrated for Its clan
chowder, soft crabs and sea food Of all descrip-
lions. Prompt service. reasonable prices. Ali
cert program by Schroeder's Band. Dining room
and lunch room at Marshall Hail. at city prices
open on arrival OF steamer and until last steamer
leaves.
FARE. ROUND TRIP. Csc.
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Chevy Chase Lake.

Among the amusements at Chevy Chase
Lake the most popular are the Marine
Band concerts. which are nightly fea-
lures: dancing, riding the ponies on
the illuminated track. boating. etc. Then
there Is the roofiess rustic theater, In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Bobby Spencer, the boy. Ruth Blake will
be the widow, Laura Oakman the girl,
and Ruth Chatterton will return to the
cast as Jane. the servant girl.
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Amateurish.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Am the first girl you ever kissed %
"You are-I swear it!'
II accept your apology" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
THE FOREIGN STAGE.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
BY MALCOLM WATSON.

LONDON, July 20, 1909.
VHERE is an unmistakable "f1n
de la saison" feeling in the air.
All the theatrical world and his
wife are busy packing their
trunks and preparing for 81
fight to the continent, the seaside or the
country. For most. however, the vacation
must be of the briefest. as we shall set
the ball a-rolling again by the beginning
Of September. and there is much to do In
the way of rehearsals before that time ar
rives.
George Alexander put up the shutters
at the st. James a week ago, and, as
his custom is, utilized the occasion to
announce his future plans in short
speech from the stage. Alec as he is
known to his friends, is graceful
speaker. but in this instance he stuck
persistently to facts leaving his listeners
to supply the embroidery. AS it happened
he had not very much to tell that wasn't
known beforehand. 1t was at any rate,
interesting to learn that Pinero had chris
tened his new play, which is to be the
autumn attraction at the st. James
"MidChannel." What is the precise sig
nificance Of the title we must leave time
to show. All l have been able to CLEAN
from him is that the idea on which the
story is Dabeu Is d particularly mover one,
and that Irene Vanburgh carries the
weight of the play on her pretty Shout
ders. Alexander himself, for whom there
is no part in "Mid-Channel." goes on the
road for few weeks with His House
In Order" and "A Builder Of Bridges .
and II Pinero's piece is solid success
goodness only knows how long he will be
kept out Of his theater.
From your side comes the news that w.
A. Brady has secured 1.-THE Playhouse
from Cyril Maude for next autumn
twelvemonth, with the view of present
ing his wife, Grace George. there in a
new play. This is what may be de-
scribed as a rather unintelIigent anticipa-
ton of facts. A fortnight ago Brady met
Maude at supper and asked II he could
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cared 1.-The Workingmans Wife" does
not depend upon inconsistent construction
or impossible climaxes for its success, but
upon the most thrilling situations based
moments are relieved by the Introduction
of character studies, for which the play
wright, Walter Lawrence, Is so well
known, and by bright and witty dialogue.
The play is said to appeal to the intel
lect as we'll as to the emotions. and COM
bines with a deep heart interest thrilling
dramatic action, with sparkling wit and
humOr
1.-The Workingman's Wife" is presented
under the management of A. H. Wood
who has an established reputation for
production. Assurances are
given that its mounting and scenic Access
series will be fully in keeping with that
reputation, and that the company which
will present it is one of the strongest that
ever appeared in melodrama.
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Luna Park.

Manager C. j. Goodfellow announces the
special engagement of the American Regi-
mental Band for nightly concerts at Luna
Park this week This is the fine organi-
zation of forty-fve picked musicians
which made itself SO popular earlier in
the season with daily concerts under the
leadership of Richard L. Weaver. The
band will also give sacred concerts at
the park this afternoon and tonight. The
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Returning. leave Beach Saturday midnight
Other DAYS pm. Home about 1880 pm.
Enjoy the fne bathing. grabbing and fishing.
Music and dancing week days.
Fare, Saturday trip. 81. Other days. &c. SEA
son ticket, 81. Children half fare. Stops nsls
ut Alexandra.
Iyptown ticket ONCE. 1899 ct. NV. jy3O60d
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Smith and George v. Hobart. Alice
Dovey, who was successful in "A Stub
born Cinderella" will have the leading
role.
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Dallas Wexford, the eccentric English
kinson." appeared this week in Spring
field. Mass, in a new play entitled Il
Love My Wife"
Lew Fields has q new musical comedy,
not yet named, by Victor Herbert. Edgar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

..The Sins of Society,"" which is to be
produced in New York the last of Au-
gust, will have a notable cast, including
Laura Nelson Hall, Louise Closer Hale,
Grace Thorne, Conway Tearle, William
L. Abingdon and Leslie Kenyon.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-24
NOTICE!

Are you going to have your property lines investigated or a survey made of your property? If you are. don't fail to consult with F. N. MOORE of WIN STED, CONN, SURVEYOR AND MUEIcI- PAL ENGINEER. He has made an exten- tensive ana thorough study of the sub ject of running property lines. He has copies of original maps of towns in this section. These copies perfected by study of early records. He uses the very best methods, suiting the method to the re. quirements of each individual case. If anyone can find the truth about your property lines Mir. Moore can do it. Don't fail to consult with him.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-24
Pianos

Buy Player Piano. Play for your children when they are re- calcitrant.
 Wife-Play for your husband when he is Respondent.
 Husband-Play for your wife when worried and careworn. Music will tranquilize emotions and re- store their vibrations to normality. Piano music correctly and well rendered will conquer disturbances and lack of harmony in the home try it. EXCHANGE the OLD INSTRUMENT with us. Business established 1850 and the long ex- perience of the management en- ables us to give above advice.
 Time payments when desired. THE BARKER PIANO co.
 153-155 ASYLUM STREET, HARTFORD, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-24
Union Religious Meetings

Two union meetings of unusual inter est will be held next week Wednesday and Thursday evening. MT. Von Ogden Vogt, formerly secretary of United So- ciety of Christian Endeavor and more recently of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions, will be present and de- liver an address at each meeting. The points of special emphasis will be home and personal religion and Bible study. The meeting of Wednesday evening which will be at the Methodist Church, will be especially interesting to parents, and that of Thursday evening. which will be at Pilgrim church, will be in the nature of young peoples rally, though all Of course are cordially. invited to each of these meeting. MT. Vogt is well known as an interesting and earnest speaker and should attract large num- be3'.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-28
GIUSEPPE STURANi.

Tears wept by repentant sinners have besprinkled
the fields and caused them to burst into bloom.
All living creatures, no longer able to behold the
Redeemer the cross look up at redeemed
and note his rejoicing at his emancipation from
The terrors OF sin. And SO the flowers and the
grass look up fearlessly. knowing that mans
tread Will be ght to-day and spare them: and
all things Join natures universal chorus Of
gratitude for her absOlution and the dawn Of her
day of innoCency.
This feeling Of gladness. coming after ParsiYals
agOnzing outcry, pictured in the Towering mead
proclaimed IN the speech Of GurnemanZ. finds ex-
preston. too. in the enchanting music which
accompanies the recital-music which was in
spired by beautiful day in spring twenty years
before Wagner completed his drama. but Just
after he, political refugee in Zurich. had con
ceived the fret thought of "Parsifal'
Final arrangements have been completed for the
two Gustav Mailer concerts with the New York
philharmonic Orchestra in Carnegie Hall on
Wednesday evening March 81 and Tuesday even
ing. April 6. Programmes Of exceptional interest
have been arranged by Conductor Mailer which
will enlist an orchestra Of hundred musicians
quartet Of mixed voices and chorus OF two hun
drCd and fifty voices
New-York tribune., 1909-02-28
TIE HUeeklY Calendar

Symphony Society OF New York, Walter baHroseh con
Manhattan opera House. $50 r. tr. popular
operatic concert, Cefonte Campanin condIet.r, Net
rOpoitan Opera House, $40 ,. performance ut
Nerdi's Requiem. Arturo TosCauiui conductor; Col
leee Of the city OF New York $50 y. free organ
recital by Samuel a. Baldwin.
HONDAY.-Colonv club > 20 . reticai Of French
chausons and popular rpmanccs by Charles tiill-
bert. Metropolitan opera lIcus~. p. French
opera. Faust: Manhattan Opera House : ri.-
Italian opera. III Troyator-'': Academy OF Music,
BROOKLYN S:l6 = concert uf CHOPIN music by
PadereWsd: South Reformed Church m.. ire"
recital ty Or Gerrlt smith. under the aus ices
Of the American Guild Of 0rgauists
Tt TESDAN.-CarneEi~ Han 81 u- concert or Lhc
SYMPHONY Society. York Winter Damrosgh.
conductor. Mendelssohu Han D. recitq. of
pianoforte music by George Kruger: 3u j. fn. con
old music by the American Orchestra ana
the Bach Choral Society. sam Frankp. coulu' tor.
Sherrv's D. m. by Bruno Huhn. waldorf
Astoria S:39 .. by Nine. DelhaZe- " i-kes
and Nine Borden Loyr. the imperial. H-ookN n. Ntt
p m. concert by the Tonkinstlor Society.
WEDNESDAE-Mendes Hall. o. recital Of
vIo'in by Albert SpaIdnr. Mania ttan o1"FS
House. & D IN. italian opera. II PIritanI'' Metro
New-York tribune., 1909-02-28

CITY of New YORK. p free organ re-ital by
Samuel 4. Baldwin.
TIT RSDAY.-M Metropolitan opera House .. m
French opera 'Munon Carnegie Hall. $50 3. M con
Ieethoyens music by the symphony society ot
New York. Walter Damrosch conductor. $50 D. m.
song recital by Dr. LUIwig Wuliner Mendelssohn
OF chamber music BY thr
F-Isn,r tuartaf- SIS r. m. concert of chamber
music, i,, II ja lular Itnmeck and Dthers-
rp!irau opera Itous. = Italian opera. l-e
NiIT ana 'CayaIlcra Rusticara', college Ct the
FRIDAY ra-u"Gic Hau "-3u d. m. seVe Mt st'Hr-
noon Of the philharmonic Society, NassllN
Safsnoff. conductor; Manhattan Opera House. p m.
Italian opera "Dtelle'. Metropolitan Opera House.
g. m. Italian "Madama Butterfly. Han "I
cooper Union. S-l5 y. ul-. concert by tEe People
SYMPHONY S0c!cty Auxiliary club. Academy OF Music.
Brooklyn. p Italian opera. La Trnviata'.
y rctUr- hv walter DsmroSrh on the programme
OF the symphony concert e - turday-
: Att RiDAN.-t Han. - seventh
ing concert OF the PhiIh1rr"oUtr SoCef' WqTs''T "a
:5noh conductor: Metropolitan Opera House .. m.
opera in German, The Bsrtered Bide' ?. IA Ger
opera. 'Parsifal Manhattan opera House, 2;l3
French Louise. o. French
opera .rouSleur De NotTs Dame Academy OF
Music. HroohyD. . concert OF tn" symphony
Society New York Walter Damrosch conductor.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-28
FREE LECTURES ON Muslc.

The list Of free lectures music during the
coming week announced by the Board Of Education
is follows.
Tuesday-Patriotic songs Frederic Reddal. Public
School 81 Mott and Spring streets: violin and piano
citai Edmund severn Public school 13. Park avenue.
NilliamsbTdge. The Urifyng Influences OF Music
Kate s. ChittenGen illustrated by by g J. Bush
nell Ryerdae Hall. Riyerdac and 2G0h
Wednesdsy--"rhe Appreciation OF Music, illustrated
with selections Miss Margaret NJ ZeIbe Young
Hebrew Association Hall. I'D Lexington
Thursday-Pariotic songs illustrated by songs Fred
eric ReddaI- Public School 81 10th OF
b
Frday-'Irtsh Life in Song Story illustrated
with and stereop,icon, Miss Minnie d Kuhn. Public
School H. No 12a East 25th street