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The Washington times., 1909-11-20
THEATER RECEIPTS
SLUMP IN NEW YORK
Box Office Showings, Even
Among Winners, Are
Falling Off.

Unless the receipts Of the New York
theaters take a decided turn FOR the bet
ter between .his writing and the end OF
December. the managers-OT shall / say
the backers?- ?-wiI have little cause FOR
holiday JOY. according TO Matthew
White. j.. in Munsey's Magazine for
December.
The plant this year is not one 50
easily remedied as when non-attendauco
is due to pOOr plays. Although every
body knows that it is difficult enough
to find good ones. yet, when the critics
and the public unite in prOclaiming the
play bad, your manager at least knows
why he is not doing any business. But
when the newspapers and the people
who do 20 enthusiastically declare that
the show Is winner of the first water
and the DOX-OfnCe shOWtngs fail 10
match up with the expectations thus
awakened. then indeed is the poor man
ager a his wits end And such is, Tor
the most part, the state Of things just
now prevailing in the opening weeks
Of the new season.
1 have in mind at least three new
comedies that have recetved very high
Endorsements, and that are uuquesttOn-
ably good entertainments, and yet they
are not doing anything like turn
away business. Indeed, as / come to
reaG this in the proof. two have been
retired from the boards
Now. this Is not only very awkward
for the manager-or, again is il the
angel who will suffer?-but also most
discouraging for the playwright. Hith-
erto the latter has felt that all he
needed to do was to write a good play
and get &c produced and wealth would
be his almost instant portion. Now ne
is obliged 20 face not only the hazard
that his play may be condemned on
the first hearing but the prospect that
even If it IS well received, there will
be no occasion to requisitiOn a special
policeman to keep ticket-purchasers in
line In fact, / should not be at all
surprised if Eugene Walter were to be
the Iast-for the present, at Ieast-Of the
line Of playWrights who amassed a for.
time from their art
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Jane Adams Tells
Of Citv,s Children.

There are few persons In the country
better qualified to speak with authority
on any subject connected with the bet
terment of the poor than Jane Addams.
As head worker at Hull House, Chicago,
she comes in:o a very personal contact
with all sorts and conditions of people-
Iu THE Spirit Of Youth and the City
Street" she has written Of what in
trained minds is the greet problem of
ev, ~ large citv-hOw TO keep the boys
and girls of the streets. She advocates
a number Of measures which IL is pos
sibIe 20 carry out and which there is
every reason TO believe viii accomplish
ing. if not eliminating. the bad infiu-
euces so prevalent and powerful on the
streets Of the cities OF today
Mitchell KeuugTIey. who has published
so many successful novels, announces
seven volumes of poetry I'm a single
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
CHINESE AUTHORITY
To GIVE LECTURE

The men of Washington will have
another opOrtUnity tomorrow afternoon
at tire OYung Mems Christian Associa-
tion, to hear about the conditions OF
politics, religion and morals in the
Chinese Empire, when sn address will
be delivered on that subject by DR.. r.
+. Chambers OF Canton.
Dr. Chambers has been in China for
q score of years, most Of the time as
secretary of the Baptist Publication So
ciety Of the Orient, and Is said TO be
one Of the best informed Americans on
Chinese affairs.
For half an hour preceding the ad-
dress the association orchestra viii give
n recital. and at the conclusion OF the
meeting the Bachelors and Life Proc
lem Clubs will resume their sessions.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

More than two weeks ago I started
out bargain hunting for YOU, suggest
ing daily ever since that the main OBJ
jeCt of this column was to encourage
early Christmas shopping and, at the
same time. 10 point out a few things
that might assist you in making seIec-
tions
Another shopping week ends tonight.
Perhaps you have a few gifts laid aside;
perhaps YOU belong TO the larger army
whose shopping hosts say plenty Of
time" only 70 rush down town madIy
about December p when ev-rybody else
is doing the same thing.
You are not doing yourself, nor the
friend you are remembering, justice
when you shop IN such a hurry. Take
your time" runs q ragtine song. It's
pretty good advice, providing you con-
Strue II as meaning TO take time in
shopping but not in starting at 1t.
JeweITy. silver novelties and imitation
diamonds go a long way when the price
Is getting low; that is. jewelry with a
moderate price tag or il. The term
imitation diamond. I know. may not
sound as pleasant as the real thing,
but the make-believes have their uses:
they are attractive, ornamental and
much worn Even some of the ultra
rich, tits said. find that at times the
genuine and the imitation snow up well
So I'm Just going to mention few
offerings at one of the stores and the
prices won't stagger you.
Variety of Hatpins.
First Of all. there's a wonderful va
riety Of hatpins, with brilliantly coIored
stones TO match any gown and hat
The prices range from s. to Sc, say, and
the pins look as well as though there
were a few ciphers TO the right OF
these numerals.
Combination combs and barrettes, in
laid with gold and stones, also TO match
the dress worn, are well worth the 8.
70 s. per set asked for them.
Oriental designs in necklaces and SINH
lar ornaments are much in vogue. the
semi-precious stones generally being
utilized The prices range according @
the customary stone values.
A wOmans ring in this Oriental style
desiSned to be worn on the small dngel
of a wOman's hand, is an attractive
novelty. These. again according 10 the
stone values, run from s. TO about SO.
New Watch Fob.
For a gentleman, an acceptable gift
might be one Of the new silk watch
fobs, marked with old English initia
letters Of pearls set in gold.
The North Pole controversy hasn'
been forgotten by the novelty seekers
one enterprising firm is bringing on
lot Of polar bear scarf pins and rings
the more expensive bears holding a dis
LnOud between their teeth
There's quite a few new ideas in cur
links. The best way 10 do is TO ash
the man behind the counter %. show
you something that hasn't been brOugh
on before.
A number OF IOckets, made for two
pictures In a variety of designs posi-
bly, Will interest some mother, sister, O
from 8 20 so for a good. seryiceab bl,
article.
Another appropriate gift for one o
the feminine persuasion Is one OF rhOs
German silver mesh bags. whose franz
has plenty Of room for q monogram
and is die-stamped. These can be Ob
tained for a sum around s.
That viii give you a few things q
think about until the beginning OF an
other shopping week. It's really sur
prising how many ideal presents VOL
may find If youIi only start about
~ uune.
A WISE SHOPPER.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
HOUSE Of CEMENT
IS NOW ASSURED
Robert Edison Completes
Latest Idea, and Is Conf
dent 1t Will Be Success.

NEW YORK. Nov. 30-'TwO years
ago I said that ] vas working on a plan
by which I hoped to cast a house out of
cement as a foundryman casts car
wheel out Of iron. I now feel safe IN
saying that / have solved the problem.
All my preliminary experiments have
proved successful. and, in December or
January, I expect to cast my first
house II I succeed, as I feel certain
shall, the cement house VIII be my
greatest invention. Il will solve the
problem Of housing 1t wilIStalte from
the city slums everybody who is worth
taking. Why. I shall make fl possible
to build a house with a good cellar
seven large or ten ordinary size rooms.
and a bath, for 1920. Come out and
see my mOlds"
AS Thomas A. Edison said this he
cIapped a cap on his heed and led the
way to his machine shop.
What he has accomplished is de-
scribed In the December number Of
Munscy's Magazine.
First Story of House.
In an open space, surroun6ed by
planers and lathes. were what appeared
TO be the foundation walls and part OF
the first story Of an iron house. A peep
over the top showed that there were
two iron houses, one set within the
other, with an eight-inch space be-
tween. Into this space cement Is to be
poured; then the two iron houses viii be
taken down, and the finished structure
Of artificial stone will be ready for Oc-
cupancy.
I'm dig the cellar Of his house. with
a steam shovel" Mr.. Edison continued.
and cast it in six hours. Two locomo-
tive cranes will lift the 230 cubic yards
Of cement that the house viii contain,
anc pour it into the openings at the
top The cement viii pass through
twelve slUlce boxes. and as it is be-
ing poured. a number of mon will churn
II with iron bars at the end Of each
of which will be a large ball. The
Churning will be for the purpose Of
sending waves through the cement, so
that it shall fll every particle OF the
mOlds"
Of Different Designs
No street Of Edison cement houses
Will be a duh thoroughfare Of uniform
color and design. One house will be
built on one plan. the next on another.
one house will be gray, another red or
light green, while the third may be
yellow. Everybody can choose his own
cOlOring. Tinting the cement before
it is poured is easy.
He goes on to explain how he intends
to market his great invention, the saw
ing in IRE insurance, the great econO-
mics possible-in short, his plans, as
outlined in this article, are woTld-reach-
ing in their Importance.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Is Played Again.
is Played Aagin.

The Press Clipping Bureaus perpetra-
ting their unfailing annual joke have
written TO Ralph Waldo Emerson, Esq,
care of Dufheld z Co, offering to send
him all the notices referring to himself
and the reprint of his essay on Ma
ture' in the Rubric Series. Another
dead and gone celebrity TO whom the
press clipping proposition IS duly con
veyed IS Edward, SECOND Duke Of York,
who may, if he WIFI furnish the clip
peTs with 500 and his present address.
receive 100 Offices relatives 10 himself
and his recently published treatise on
hunting, The Master Of Game"
Albert Sonuichsen, author Of the re-
Gently published Confessions Of a
Macedonian Bandit" comes honestly by
his cosmopolitan and rowing existence
The son of the Danish consul to San
Francisco, Mr.. SOnniChsen, is Cali
forEiau by birth but shipped before the
mast when he was still in his teens.
When ne was barely out Of his teens he
went to the Philippines during the Spar
ISh-AmeT1can war and spent ten
months in captivity among the FfipinOs.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Poems by Justice
OF District Court.

A volume OF poems by Justice Wen
dell p. STAFFORD. Of the Supreme Court
OF the District Of Columbia is an
nounced for publication I'm the imme-
diate future. The title, Dorian Days
comes from the fact that the beauty Of
ancient Greece is in great measure the
inspiration Of the volume. This return
to classic art and classic myths on the
part of one who has played so promi-
uent a part in the life OF his own day
as Justice Stafford is particularly note
worthy The Macmillan Company is to
bring out Dorian Days"
In the Nautilus CHoIyolle, MassD for
December Elizabeth ToWne writes IDOn
the psychology Of bad habits anC how
10 cure them. The Renewing Of the
Mind by William +. TOWne. is sup
pIemented by many bright items Of
current interest. Little Things About
the House" by Adelaide Keen, con-
tains a delightful bit Of advice. ''The
Melting Pot is reviewed by s. Jay
kaufman.
A. W Dimock and J. A DimOck, tie
author and illustrator Of ''DiCI in the
Everglades" a splendid book for boys
published this fall by Stokes. returned
late in the 81 nmcr frOm Canada. bring
ing much new material. Among TIE re-
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Farce in Filigree"
Is Lady Mechanic.

A publisher who objected to heroes
remaining latter than 10 o'clock when
they called on the heromes, an editor
who edited "a dancing devil in her eye'
20 read "a dancing light" and The au-
thor who took service as a fOOtman in
order TO get The servants poin, of view
for a popular society novel are only q
few of the things keenly satiTized i'm
Gelett Burgess latest eftusIon-'Lady
Mechanic"
The author calls his book a farce
in 6igree," it is really a series of
raPier-like pen thrusts a. the fOibles
Of the men who hold the Czar-lilSe post
Of editor-iu-chief in the offices Of the
pig publishing firms.
There is much more to Lady Me
chante' tha1 mere series of humorous
digs at the publishers and prIckS at
he vanity aTmOr OF tine average author.
The story is Gelett Burgess story
That's all But Mr.. Burgess seems to
put mcre heart ir his work when ne
is telling of the publisher who was
too sensitive to permit reference TO silk
stockings in a story and the man who
declined to permit three periods TO have
place at the end of paragraph on the
grCdnd that such construction was too
suggestive Mr.. Burgess admits that he
IS reciting personal experience. The
book IS as gay outside as in The deli
cate violet and gold envelope the Fred
ertck A. Stokes Company mas provided
for Mr.. Burgess work is a masterpiece
J, SJa1T5t a ~ y o1a++ r,,,-s
Frederick A Stokes Company, New
York;
Elsa Barker, author of "The Son Of
Mary Bethel says that one of the
most delightful Of her experiences at
SydueS with the Pearys was in writing
these verses, which American Consul
<ehIs little daughter. Naomi, the queen
of the flower gins TeCited to COmmau-
BeaTE q
10 him at the moment Of his disem-
barking from his Arctic ship, the Roose-
velt
=
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
"The Remade Man"
Drawn from Life.

Lovers of teTrOuZing human agony
Will Tevel in The Remdde Man" For its
author, Charles Roman, tells exactly
what a nan sees and does when ne is in
an actual state of frenzied delirium. A
state of sub-cOnscioUsness enabled the
author to remember many Of the terri
flying scenes through which ne passed
during an eighteen-day siege OF de
lirium, re-ensOrCed by what the physi-
clans. nurses and attendants of the
strong room of the hospital in which he
was treated told him.
It is a bIOOd-curdliug record. appealing
TO the human heart; one that will sur
prise those who could scarcely have
faith in the fact that the human body
and mind are capable Of emerging from
such trial with the light OF life still
afiame.
The record is told in a dignifed man
neT. with scenes of lOTTtfylng deScTip-
ton inteTpolated at times in way that
give the little volume quite a correct
balance.
It may be well to read if by sunlight.
There are abnormal, supernatural
scenes and Incidents iu the volume not
especially conducive to am uninterrupted
night sleep. e is doubtful if any Othe.
work exists which tells so accurately
and with suCn ViVldnesS and intense in
terest just what the human mind and
body are capa Dle of seeing. performing
and thinking OF while under stress of
delirium. II is a book well worth read
ing. To physicians and scientists IL
ought to be Of unusual interest
C"The Remade Man, or Out Of De
lirium's Wonderland" BY Charles Ro-
man. Reilly & Britton. Chicago, pub
fishers. On sas at BTentanO's and
W OOdward q LOthrOp's s..
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
)eft Treatment of a WOman'S Vagaries Theme
Of Play Noveized by Charles Somervile

season. They are by Bliss Carman, John
=. Neihardt, Charles Hanson TOwue,
IheDdOsia Garrison Richard lie Gal
henue, John Davidson, and Blanche
: lOemakeT Wdgstaff.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

7. Richard Riggles, e27 9th st. n. W.
John Lucas Metropolitan Paints, $50.
Glazing promptly attended 10.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 6I6 Izth St.
C. A. Aluddlman & Co. 12D St
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Educator Writes
Preface for Curtin.

Former President Eliot, OF Harvard,
has written the predatory note for Jere-
miah yurtin's posthumous work, A
Journey i'm Southern Siberia" in which
the translator of the works OF Sienkie-
wiCz graphically describes "A journey to
the land of the mOugOls for the purpose
of studying their religion and myths.
President Eliot says of Mr.. Curtin:
AT the time of his death, 1906, he
knew more than sixty languages and
dialects, and spoke fiuentiy every Ian
guage Of Europe and several Of the
languages of Asia. At sixty ne learned
new language as quickly as he did
when d Harvard student"
Edward Thomas. author of Richard
Jeffrics: His Life and Work" is an OK
ford UincoIn College, man, and has
spent most of his life in the southern
counties. especially in the JcffTies COUn-
try. He is reviewer for the leading Eng
lish papers and is a frequent contrib
utOr to ma gaines in America For
years he has been a close student and
ardent admirer of Jeffries, about whom
he has obtained much important new
Information that is included in his book.
This biography. considered the best Of
the year in England, IS also winning the
Unstinted praise Of American readers.
Kate Douglas Virgins latest story,
susanna and sue is already in its
fourth edition.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

California Sherry, Pert, Angelica, and
NFuecatel, 35c bottle; bottles, SLO0
Jas. u ponuellys 14th and Eye Sts. NV.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

Ranch Chilli Con Carne,
A. 1eadfna Restaurants. Tones the
stomach. aids digestion.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

suIts of the trip will be g new volume
in The Boy Explorers Series
IF Jack London at his present age,
can write a book of such power, he
NAV be counted upon tC DO notable
work during the next few years says
the Boston Herald of Martin Eden"
Mr. I,ondou's latest book.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

caverly's plumbing. 1881 C St. n. W.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Picture Framing
For the Holidays

W to "9sG t3oss who o-1s95- Con
" template having pic
tureS framed for Christmas that
it would be best to bring them
in now and avoid the ruShThat
we alwayShave the two orthree
weeks before Xmas. The stock
is now at its best, containing
novelties and odd and unique
designs, exc, and there is a
choice, of course.
We are better prepared to
cater TO your wants this year
than ever before, as every new
patent and device in the way
of machinery for the quick and
accurate framing Of pictures
has been installed, and We guar
antee perfect satisfaction.
Fourth floor, Tenth street.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

ASK your dealer for aensOeTs'scharoOaL
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
Private Christmas
Greeting Cards

w our Stationery De
partment specimen
books of Raphael Tuck &
Sons Private Christmas
Greeting Cards, so largely
used nowadays by the Eng
liSh ariStOcracy and Eng
liSh upper circles generally.
These Specimen B oOkS
contain upward of 100 of
these Special Greeting Cards.
They are all symbolic of the
season, all bear the stamp of
individuality, and are to be
imprinted with the Sender's
name and address. We in
vite an early visit for their
inspection.
Main floor, Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1909-11-20

To the Hon. Albert j. Beveridge,
United states Senator from Indiana,
our Vice Presidency ''is from a prac-
Gus circumstance now on the knees
Of the gods " 4 discussion OF this
serious phase Of our body polite and
suggestions looking toward the solution
of the problem are embodied in an
article, THE Fifth Wheel in Our Gov
ernment," which viii be published in
the Christmas Century.
=
Count Won Bernstein. the German
ambassador to this country. recently
paid q high compliment to Prof, ArChi-
bad Cary Coolidge by taking for the
text Of an address the Iattcr's The
United States as a World Power"
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
EmbrOidering of Linens
For Christmas

NKES 10, MOnOgIdIIl>, I'LL
tials, etc, embroidered
to order. If you con-
template having Handkerchiefs,
Towels, Table Linens, Under
wear or other articles embroid-
cred for holiday gifts we would
suggest that, to prevent diSap-
pointment, you let us have
your order as early as possible.
There is a limit to the quantity
of fine work of this character
that can be accomplished be
tween now and Xmas. Our
work is of the very best and
prices moderate.
MANY new designs can be
seen in the Art Embroidery De
partment.
Main floor, II street
The Washington times., 1909-11-20
LOCAL MENTION.

A WISE SHOPPER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-05-13
LINCOLN 1914. CLUE CO.

The Lincoln 18th Club Cd. met at
West Side Park Wednesday night.
May l.. TO inaugurate and devise
plans for the 18th celebration. After
entertaining the visitors with spec.
ial feast Of different dainties. the
president called the club to order for
business. Many advices and plans
were offered by the various chairmen
the president and oeher officers which
were accepted. This is destined to be
the greatest celebration In the history
OF Bryan. Or. s W. Hooks. Prof. r.
ID. Agent. Simon Freeman and many
other distinguished visitors were pres.
ent and spoke very encouragingly on
the organization and its results. The
president advised the club and les
friends 10 avoid public annoyances
and strive well 10 the future celebra.
ton. A vote OF thanks was rendered
the Eagle Office for their, kindness in
publishing our various meetings with
assurance of our programs and job
work. and a special reception on 18th
day Also TO NJ. NJ. Moore. for his
earnest efforts and skill In preparing
the feast for the guests.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-05-13
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.

MAY 10.
1907 English colonists began TO build
at jamestown. Va.
1910 Thomas Dudley was chosen
governor OF Massachusetts colony
Isl Benedict Arnold became com
mander OF the British forces In
Virginia
1855 Society Of the Cincinnati form
I'd AT the Vcrplank House. Fish,
kill. ~ Y.
lS2s-Several factories In Massachus
et,s shut down because OF de
mand for higher wages by their
employees.
1857 The Agricultural College OF
Michigan was opened to students
lSGl-A convention held az Wheeling
W. Va. declared for the Union.
1868 Jack son. Miss. taken By the
Federals under Grant
iS67-Jefferson Davis admitted 20
bail in 100000.
1S7i-D F. +. Auber, famous compos-
er. died. Born Jan. %. i7S2
lS94-Talmage' Tabernacle, In
Brooklyn. destroyed by fire.
190S-The Conference OF Governors
on the Conservation OF National
Resources met at the White
House.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-05-13
THE ITALIANS IN TEXAS.

Roy. {. WI Aacun, in Texas Chris.
tan Advocate: Tn Italians OF today
are descendants OF some OF the great
est men of history. They are hard.
working, frugal. honest people. and
have been raised to work hard on
small pay. scani sustenance and coarse
clothing. They are generally OF a
cheerful disposition aud love music
and poetry. They have been taught
from infancy To use the cheap light
wines Of Italy with their meals and
regard a stimulant with the meal as
necessary and harmless as we do
sugar. Those who are admitted under
our present laws are free from chron-
ic or hereditary diseases. The mum.
Der admitted into the United States
last year was 2S5.73l. which. added to
those already here. made the grand
total of Italians In the United States
about =. 100000. and they sent back
TO Italy last year an average OF $50
each. making a total shipment OF mon.
ey from the United States TO Italy OF
S7O.000.O00. This is mentioned be.
cause II demonstrates their industry
and frugality. and also shows their
love and fealty to the mother country
a. "A ,eharncfarfstfe
They are law.abIding and debt.
paying people. They seldom have
business in court and are always con.
sidered good for their debts. unless
one has proven himself otherwise.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-05-13
BRYAN. TEXAS. MAY IS. 1909.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers will please take notice
tina, TO insure the appearance Of their
ads on the DAY the copy Is hroush, in.
copy fer Daily ads. beth new and
changes. mus, reach the Office no,
later than 10 eeloek a. N. on the day
the aos are &C sSpesr. cery fer ads
In the Weekly mus, reach the Office
BY Tuesday sf,erreen, nc; later than
$50.
All notices Of church services, and
all other notices, mus; be in the eftee
BY y o'clock of the Gay they are to
appear.
u is our purpose 70 make the Eagle
prompt 20 the minute and 10 this Il
Is necessary to have fixed rules. Our
friends and patrons will aid US greatly
by complying with the above.
THE EAGLE PRINTING co.