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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
creek KING EntertaIns U. S. oHicers

King George. of Greece, gave
dinner at the palace in Athens to
the superior officers Of the American
warships Missouri and Ohio. Covers
weer laid for sixty, and the members
Of the royal family were most cordial
to their guests.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Rlnehart euIIty; Is eIvsn IS Years.

Rinehart Guilty; Is Given IS Years.
J. B. +. Rinehart former cashier and
vice president of the Farmers and
Drovers National bank. Waynesburg
Pa, which failed over two years ago
for s200OO00. was found guilty Of
wrecking the bank and was imme-
diately sentenced 10 serve fifteen years
in the penitentiary by United States
Judge James s Young.
The jury found Rinehart guilty Of
all the eleven counts charging him
with MAKING false reports TO the comp.
troller Of the currency and all of the
nineteen counts charging him with
making false entries and with alb
straction ~ transactions connected
with the Greene county political cam.
paign OF 1905.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Says She's a Slave; Asks For Divorce.

Says She's a Slave; Asks For Divorce.
Mrs. w. Edward Strong, in filing
her suit for divorce in New York,
makes the plea that she is a slave
and is being held in involuntary servi-
tude. in violation of the thirteenth
amendment to the constitution She
has raised a brand new point in di-
vorce history. and if it should be up
held will furnish another basis for
separation.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
LONELY BUT PEACEFUL

America viii be lonesome when
President Roosevelt is gone, - says a
Cleavelander There was "a man who
carved upon the tomb of his conten-
tious wife; 81 I'm lonely now-but pow
erfui peaceful"
On, that mine enemy would write
a book, - and yet how shall we meas
IRE our Indebtedness to such pleasant
books that people are satisfied with
somany years after they are written ~
How TO be pitied is the man who
Is lonesome in q well selected library.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Mother and Three Children Burned.

The wife of Arthur Cary. a negro,
living near Neenah. Westmoreland
county. a.. and her three small chill
dren were burned TO death in their
home. The mother was III at the time
and was unable to leave the house.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
riaht Shoe Kills a Girl.

Blood poisoning. due to one OF her
heels being rubbed by a tight shoe.
caused the death Of Miss Catherine
Metzger. a high school girl Of Norris
town, Pa.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Prohibition Law Unheld.

Judge Thomas G. Jones, Of the Unit
cd States court for the middle district
Of Alabama, in an elaborate opinion
held the Carmichael prohibition act
under which this state is operating to
be constitutional.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Found New Case Of Cattle Disease.

A new case of foot and mouth dis
ease appeared in Lancaster county,
Pa. The case developed last week,
but was kept quiet. State Veterinarian
Pearson has gone to Lancaster to have
the animals killed and a quarantine
established.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22
Fired Jail to Escape: Two Dead.

In an attempt to escape from jail
prisoners at Tillar. near Little Rock.
Ark, set fire to the structure. George
Lacey and Lassie Collins were inciner-
ated in the flames.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
1t cures the cold by gently moving
the bowels, and at the same time it
is soothing for throat irritation, there
by stopping the cough. Sold by An
dersOn Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Drops Dead After Marriage Ceremony.
Rabbi David Bliddem, for twenty
years a leader OF the Orthodox Jews
In Philadelphia. dropped dead at his
home. after performing a marriage
ceremony.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Have you seen the analysis on SUI
creme? Let us show you what expert
mental stations say about it. J. f.
WALTON d co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Blankets and quilts must go. Prices
greatly reduced at FLEMING &
CLARK's.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

We believe in schools, primary
schools, high schools, normal schools,
colleges and universities, but we do
not believe in schools for mothers
now so much discussed. You can t
teach a Virginia boy how TO break a
colt He just goes to work and breaks
hi D. Nor can you teach a mother
now to raise a baby.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Governor Swanson made a telling
and thrilling speech on the occasion
Of the luncheon given by the business
men OF Richmond, in honor of Evan
gelist Chapman and his co-workers,
which so moved upon Mr. Alexander,
the sweet singer, that he said if Mr..
Chapman gets i'll, we know where to
find his substitute now that we have
heard Governor Swanson speak.
He didn't know that our Governor
won his first reputation as orator in
making Sunday School talks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

The shoemen in convention assem-
bled, solemnly determined they would
force a number seven foot TO wear a
number seven shoe, and not squeeze
it into a number three. Couldn't do
it with the aid of the big stick with
an army of detectives at your COM
mand.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Look at your LABEL is just now
the refrain of the weekly press of Nir-
ginia, andwe would catch it upandre-
peat it loud, strong and clear Look
well to your laurels always, but at this
juncture don't forget the label
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

There was no sense nor reason in
the IS mile ride of Mr. Roosevelt in
II hours, but as it had to be done we
are glad it was done over Virginia
mid-winter public roads, and our hope
is that now that he knows them bet
ter, he will appreciate the one over
shadowing need Of the Virginia farm
ers. Another message dealing with
mud this time, but no mud flinging.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Honorary Members Elected: r.
Paulett, II. G. Richardson, James
Gray.
1907, May 27-S6 living, Il9''dead.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-01-22

Why didn't the speaker increase his
salary without consulting Congress?
Cars don't ask for things.
Bonaparte says he didn't 80 and
Tinman says he did, 80 but both were
smart enough not to have written letters
on the subject. Burn that letter ~
Mr.. Roosevelts barber cost the
Government 81, COO q year. and some
one adds itmeans S4.G5a shave The
President might wag along without a
salary if the people are to settle all
the bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
George Arliss in "The Devil"

At the Belasco Theater next week Will
be seen the newest star on the American
stage. George Arliss, who has found In
Molnars strange play. 1.-THE Devil the
hit Of a career. Possibly no actor whose
name had not occupied a large amount of
space on the biIlboards enjoyed a great
er popularity than Mr.. Arliss when this
opportunity of life time came to him.
His Lord Steyne in Becky Sharp" his
Zakuri. the picturesque villain in The
Darling of the Gods are indelibly i'm
pressed on the memory of American thea
ter-goers.
His success in 1.-THE Devil' is evidently
not the ephemeral one of sensation
al role, but the highest development in
the art of character acting of one who
has generally been felt to be America $
foremost character actor.
1.-The Devil is the play of the hour.
thanks to the opportunities 1t furnishes
a remarkable actor. During the excite
ment of its first production many spu-
rious versions were launched, as no
copyright exists between Hungary and
the United States. Mr.. Fiske. however.
realizing the success of the play was due
chiefly to the acting of Mr.. Arliss. de-
clined to send out any other companies or
compete in any way with the multiplica-
ton of Devils" The original production
will be seen here staged by Harrison
Grey FIske at the Belasco Theater, New
York,
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BelaSco.

Clyde Fitch's latest farce. The Blue
Mouse" comes TO the Belasco Thea;er
tomorrow night for weeks engagement
Germany had been roaring over the piece
for over a year when New York saw The
Blue Mouse" a few months ago. THE
Blue Mouse" IS not a rodent at all hut a
Salome dancer. Clyde Fitch has made
The Blue Mouse not mere creature
OF the varieties. but a lovable sort OF
young person. who dresses smartly but
IN taste. says slangy things and gets
everybody into trouble. This comes
about over the fact that Augustus Roliett,
secretary TO Lewellyn, president of the
Interstate railroad, wants to be pro-
NOTED The president having weak
ness for flirtations with pretty young
women, RolIett persuades Paulette Divine.
a Salome dancer. known as THE Blue
Mouse, TO pose his wife. captivate the
president and thereby have him promoted
The real Mrs. Rollett Is taken for the
Blue Mouse. and Lewellyn tries to flirt
with her. Then there is a father-in-law
from out-of-town with a long thirst and
a check book. who plunges into life Of
gayety. Before the second act Is well
under way the situations give way TO
one another with a whirlwind rapidty.
In the cast are Elsa Ryan, as The Blue
Mouse; Albert Gran. Lily Hall. Robert
Dempster, Sam Reed, Gordon Men
delssohn, John E. Hynes, Edward Craven,
Howard Morgan, Marie Gerard. Pride
Lutterell, Charles Ogle, John Jex. John
S. Wick. w. +. Nugent, Myrtle CosgrOve
and Charlie CORTLAND.
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Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

FIRTH Scheff will appear at the Column
bia this week. beginning tomorrow night.
in Charles Dilnngham's production Of
Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert's latest
comic opera success. 1.-The Prima Donna"
Nine. Schef has enjoyed long run at
the Knickerbocker Theater, New York
city. in this opera. 1t was really intend
ed as companion piece TO Mile
Modesto, which she played for three
years, although the characters are en-
tirely different. The Prima Donna"
differs from the ordinary run of comic
operas, fnasmuch as 1t has real plot, and
a novelty Is tntroduced-the climax to the
first act being dramatic instead OF being
only a big musical finale. FRITZ Scheff
plays the role OF Mile. Athenee, prima
donna of the Opera Comique. in Paris
an accident and stops at little cafe
chantant on the outskirts OF Paris. There
she hears an unfortunate singer being
berated by the musical director. She
Immediately steps into the breach herself
and impulsively offers to sing in place of
the sick girl. This she does, her identity
being unknown to her audience. But a
young lieutenant from a neighboring bar
racks falls in love with her. while his
captain insults her. The cast which has
port Nme. Scheff includes James E. Sulli-
van. William Raymond, William h Har-
court. Donald Hall. Martin Hayden, St
Clair Bayfield,. Phil Branson, Herbert
son. Ruth Holt Boucicault. Katherine
Stewart, Marguerite May. Renee Dyris.
La Novetta and many others. The
chorus Is a large one, which was chosen
especially for its singing ability The
orchestra OF the Columbia Theater will
this week. The only matinee will be that
Of Saturday.
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nent actors of the day. Returning TO
America to be Wallack's leading woman,
she held that position for nearly ten
years. Then she became a star and
revival Of Diplomacy Miss Cogh.an
also starred in The Sporting Duchess
In Jack Straw" Miss Coghlan has the
role of Mrs. Parker jennings a parvenu.
Miss Coghlan has scored hit in it.
A FIERY STEED.-An electric sign in
stalled in front of the knickerbocker
Theater when Victor Moore began his
engagement at that New York playhouse.
something over a year and a half ago,
attracted much attention from Broadway
strollers at the time. 1t represented a
race horse with a jockey wearing Sam
II. Harris colors-red Jacket, green
sleeves and cap-and the mechanism at
tached made the horse appear 10 gallop
al high rate Of speed.
A day or two after the sign had been
installed Sam. IL. Harris received a tele-
phone message something like this:
us this Mr.. Sam. III. Harris?
Eyes. What can / do for you
do you use any jockeys III The Talk
OF New York;
Yes"
Have you got an opening for one""
Yes, IL you want TO be an unGers,udy."
Well. will get chance to ride
You will If the boy that rides my
horse In front of the theater meets with
at my horse Electricity and If you think
you can manage him I'll give YOU a
chance"
'All right. I'll be there. Goodbye"
The aspirant went up to the knicker-
booker to keep bis appointment. and as
making his nightly race he never hesi-
tated. but just wandered up TO 42d street.
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Nihlo Lecture.

The American humorist-tourist Fred
Niblo, returns to the Columbia this even
ing for the second of his pictorial Talks
of Travel in Distant Lands" when he
will present Egypt from Cairo to Khar-
tum. The success achieved by Mr.. Niblo
in his offering OF Africa at the Columbia
has resulted in an increasing demand for
seats. The travel talks are illustrated
with Illuminated Photographic views and
Journeys TO be made each Sunday evening
and Friday afternoon will include Russia,
from the Black sea TO Siberia; Italy, from
Nesuvius to the Alps and London, from
Windsor Castle to Whitechapel. Seats
are on sale at the box Office for the entire
series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

for her snobbishness. Their plan is to in
troduee the waiter to her titled per-
sonage and then. when she has favored
him, tell her who he really is-that lie
was never anything but waiter. and a
poor one at that. This plan works per
fectly. for the waiter has been attracted
by Mrs. Parker Jennings pretty daughter
He agrees TO the plan at once and when
asked what name and title ne will as
sumo gives the name that really belongs
to him. The joke proceeds to the bitter
end. The prince goes to the Parker Jen-
ningses' country home. the daughter falls
in love with him and the whole country is
invited to meet him. Then comes the eX-
posture. but the prince who is honestly in
love with the daughter. discloses his real
Identity and Mrs. Jennings has the best OF
the joke after all and is in addition the
beneficiary of a lesson in manners.
The names of several of the foremost
players on the American stage appear In
the cast. Among them may be mentioned
Rose Coghlan Adelaide Prince. Mary
Boland, Grace Henderson. Helen Freeman
and Edward l.. Davenport. During Mr.
Drew's engagement here matlnees will be
played Wednesday and Saturday. begin
ming at 2:15 pm.
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Chase's.

Chases this week will offer a polite
vaudeville bill The majority Of the attrac-
lions are either new stars or new vehicles.
1.-The Morning After will be the play in
which Valerie Bergere and company will
be seen for the first time. Her role Is
rated as the best size has ever given in
vaudeville. Miss Bergeres gowning o.
the part is spoken of with admiring en-
thusiasm. W. III. Murphy. Blanche
School of Acting" In which Mr.. Murphy
plays Rowland Rant. the school director.
and Miss Nichols appears as Miss Con-
slant Lemon, the repertoire company"
actress. The Big City Quartet will offer
varied selections OF comic and classic
songs. Ahearne's comedians will have
farcical feature called 'The Never Ride
Cycle Club" concluding with the laugh
able burlesque race. "A Mile in Thirteen
Seconds" The other numbers will make
for merriment.
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sisted by Miss Elizabeth Dodge. one OF
the foremost sopranos Of the country;
Master kotlarsky, the eminent young
Russian violin virtuoso. and an orchestra
of forty musicians. The concert Will De
under the direction of Mr.. Henry Xander,
and the following Interesting program
Will be rendered:
Overture. La Dame Blanche" Boiel-
diem. orchestra: chorus Auszug der
Krenzfahrer.' Fflke. Saengerbund and
orchestra; violin solo, ''Zigeunerwe!sen.
Sarasate. Master kotlarsky; soprano solo,
Waltz Song from Romeo and Juliet"
Gounod, Miss Elizabeth Dodge: .'Frei-
schuetz Pnantasy." Weber. Moses. or
chestra:: choruses. (a) Aus der Jusend-
zeit."~ Radecke, and (b) 'Morgen in
VALID" Hegar. Saengerbund: violin solos
(a). Spanish Dance" Sarcastic. and ebl,
Perpetual Notion Ries. Master Kot-
larsky; soprano solos. Folk Songs (a)
Hungarian" OBJ old French" (c)
'Norwe sian Shepherd Song" I'd, Eng
lish.' and (e) Spanish. Miss Elizabeth
Dodge: chorus, Die Drei Gesellen," Pod
betrsky. Saengerbund and orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

scribed as one OF the best plays of the
year and the title role as one that suits
MIR. Drew precisely. Mr.. Vaughan last
season enjoyed the unusual distinction OF
having four of his plays presented at the
same time in different London theaters.
Tive of these-"Jack Straw and Lady
Frederick the latter now being used by
Miss Barrymore, have been successfully
presented in America this winter.
Jack Straw depends upon amusing
situations and bright. epigrammatic dia-
logue. Its satire is aimed at snobbishness.
A Pomeranian prince (played by Mr..
Drew of an eccentric disposition is the
hero. He has taste for travel and adj
venture Of the unusual sort and in the
first act Of the play he is introduced as
waiter in a false beard in swagger Lon
don hotel. The Parker Jennngses.
new rich" family. are among the guests.
Mrs. Parker Jennings. who drops her
his. has been particularly rude to the
timid little wife of country person
whose friends determine to punish her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

return to Washington of Clarence Jacob
son at present absent with the base ball
club.
Harrison Grey Fiske has engaged Her
bert Fortier to play in The Gay Life"
Mrs. Carter's season in New York with
"Kassa' will come to an end next Sat
urday night
Rose Stahl will open in The Chorus
Lady at the Vaudeville Theater. London
April 10.
May Irwin says she will turn her home
in the Thousand Islands into summer
hotel and run it herself.
Walter Lawrence, former manager of
the Madison Square Theater. New York
is going to launch a sketch. The Silent
Witness" in vaudeville.
William J. Kelley has been engaged by
Conan & Harris as leading man in the
company playing THE Majesty of Birth, -
which company Is headed by ]. L. Dodson
John Drew will arrive In Washington
this afternoon. and will spend the greater
part of the day in the company Of his
a weeks engagement at the New Ma
tionaI i'll Love Watches with Miss
Billie Burke. Mr. Drew has not seen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
New Lyceum.

The New Century Girls will occupy
the stage of the New Lyceum this week
The demand for novelty has prompted the
mana ement Of this company to organize
a show in which fresh faces. original en-
tertainment and new features predomi-
nate. A bright curtain raiser entitled
1.-The Hotel Thespian." serves to intro
portunities for rapid fire comedy and
musical acts.
The closing burlesque is a race track
comedy called Beans" An extra attrac-
ton is Frank McCrea and company. In a
sensational exhibition Of short rangs
craftsmanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
An Evening With Dickens.

Chases bill next week will contain Ed
win Stevens. the we'll known comedian.
With the assistance Of Miss Tina Mar
shall and a clever company Mr.. Stevens
will present IAN Evening with Dickens"
in which selections and scenes from the
most popular works of the great author
are given by Mr.. Stevens and his COM
pany. with costumes modelled after the
famous Cruikshank etchings. Signor,
Gennaro, with his Venetian Gondoliers'
Band. will render a series of selections.
American popular airs receive effective
Interpretation at their hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Majestic Theater.

very attractive bill is booked at the
Majestic Theater for this week. The
live vaudeville includes Murphy and Dunn
in a little comedy. Having One on the
House" Jordon, Brauneck and Chuitas
will have a comedy sketch entitled Tom
KATE Night Out" and Fluto and Fluto
will disport themselves pantomimic
and musical clowns. New travelogues.
new illustrated songs, cameraphone talk
ing pictures and the latest motion pictures
round out the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Opera in Baltimore.

The Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York announces It's last perform
ance of the season in Baltimore for the
evening of Monday, March 20. at the
Lyric Theater. The Metropolitan man
agement announces that, owing to the
difficulties of securing theater in Wash
ington. it will not give any performances
this season in this city. The opera to
be given is Puccins La Boheme. with
cast including Bonci. Farrar. Sparkes,
Amato. Didur. Bozanne. Ananian. Pa
terna. Orlando Raimondi. Carrer: con-
ductor, Spetrino. Tickets are placed on
sale at Smiths ticket office. 1411 F street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
"Tony the Bootblack."

Those who liked Dave Genaro and Ray
Bailey in vaudeville will be interested in
the announcement that this team OF head
liners are appearing as stars i'm A. Fl.
Woods latest melodrama, ebony the
Bootblack," which is to be the attraction
at the Academy all this week. The play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

the lobby Of the Hotel Aston. New York;
the third presents the Booth lawn at
Claremont, Riverside Drive, in New
York, and the fourth presents an exterior
view of the home of kid Burns" at
New Rochelle.
Mr. Victor Moore, the star, has been
surrounded by a cast that includes STAN
ley H. Forde, Saddle Harris. Osborne
Searle. Joe Smith Marba. Emma Little
field, Mildred Elaine. Iorena Atwood,
John Conroy, Lulu Wells. Sadie Liver
more, Arthur B. Gibson, F. E. Francis,
Lee Myers, r. C. Donnelly, A. J. Thorn
ton, Al McGarry and Joe Simons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21

was especially written for them by Owen
Davis and is a sensational and stirring
production. Mr.. Genaro has the principal
role of Tony. while Miss Bailey will be
seen as Daisy Lane. a detective. Tony
and Daisy. aided by the good characters
in the piece. successfully outwit the
Black Hand gang Of criminals. whose
nefarious methods are exposed. There
are four acts and twelve scenes, the
locale being the city of New York. The
scenery and mechanical effects are ex-
ceptionally ELABORATE. The usual matt
nees will be given Tuesday, Thursday and
SATURDAY.
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Geraldine Farrar in Concert.

Mrs. Wilson-Greene announces the first
appearance here in concert Of Geraldine
Farrar. prima donna Of the Metropolitan
Opera Company, New York at the
Columbia Theater. Wednesday afternoon.
April Z. at 4::o. Since 1898, when she
made her debut in Faust at the Royal
Opera. Berlin Miss Farrar has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
Academy Sunday Concert.

The entertainers selected. for tonight's
concert at the Academy will include Mas
ter Peter Becker. the boy soprano; VIII
Thomas. monologist and trick banjoist:
Mike Horowitz. singing the latest popu-
lar songs, and Johnny Force in songs and
funny sayings. Six reels of the latest
life motion pictures will complete the two
hours entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-21
CAT Cripple Creek"

AT Cripple Creek" "A play by Hal Reid.
which has long been favorite with the
lovers of melodrama, will open a wecn $
engagement at the Academy Monday.
March ~. The piece is story OF the
Rockies at the time of the gold discov-
cries. The scenic effects are novel and
realistic