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The Washington times., 1909-08-07
MILITARY COMPANY
FOR ALEXANDRIA
Eighty-two Men Have AL
ready Promised to Join
New Organization.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. AUGUST 2


A movement Is on foot looking to the
organization Of a new military company
IN Alexandra. It is reported that there
has been secured a list Of eighty-two
men who would join.
It is said that the new company would
not enter the State organization. but
would act as an independent body,
and would be supported by the members.
Before the civil war there were two
or three companies in Alexandria, but
Of late years there has only been one.
The funeral Of James Henry Beach
was held from his home. 800 North Al
fred street this afternoon. The services
were conducted by the Rev Edgar Car
penter, OF Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church. The burial was IN the Metho-
dist Protestant Cemetery.
The explosion OF gasoIene stove at
the house Of Walter Anderson. sl2
North Royal street, called out the en-
tire fire department about II O'Clock this
morning. The flames we're extingIished
before the arrival OF the department.
which did not go into service.
~ - VI ~Niies fdA4f tiHth OF the EGuEfs
OF Alexandria. is spending a few DAYS
in Baltimore and Boston.
The board Of fire wardens has elected
the following officers: President. Court
ney Acton; secretary. A Sidney Mankin.
Evangelist Boothe. Of Buffalo, n. Y.
will preach both morning and evening
at the Free Methodist Church in South
Lee street tomorrow Mr.. Boothe viii
also conduct meetings every night next
week. Services VIII be held at the
Braddock House tomorrow afternoon at
2.50 O'Clock and will be conducted by the
Rev. John Cavanaugh, Of the Free
Methodist Church.
The State Corporation Commission has
granted a charter to the Warthen Au-
tomato Signal Company OF Rossiyn.
Va. The officers are Charles c. Pfiu-
ger OF Rosslyn, president; Harry J.
Warthen. OF Washington, treseurer: and
Walter A. Reiss, Of Washington, seere-
tary. The capital stock is placed at a
maximum Of $4,000 and minimum S.
coo, and the objects are to manufacture
sell, and install signals for railways.
The Fairfax Medical Society has
elected the following officers:
President, DIT. F. N Brooks: first
vice president, DR.. c. r. DuFour: sec
ond vice president, DR.. c. l. Stark
Wether: treasurer. DIT. z. l. DetWilsr:
secretary, DIT. L. Powell: corresponding
m Cso1rv,
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

Do you realize how extremely firing
to women is the combining, mOnOt-
OnOUs work of the household No
man could stand it. 1t is necessary
therefore that her system be fOrti-
fled and the nerves toned with a
soothing preparation like
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

ne BeSF ToOic

Keep a supply OF it in your home
at all times for the lady of the
house. 1t viii strengthen her when
Overtaxed with household cares,
keep her happy and retain her
beauty and charms.
Insist Upon 1t Being Pabst -
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

n. S. Greenaway. clerk Of the Courts
Of Alexandria, is spending a few days
in Baltimore and Boston.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

The Fairfax Medical Society has
elected the following officers:
President, DR.. F. n. Brooks; first
vice president, DR.. c. r. DuFour; sec
ond vice president, DR.. c. I. Stark
Wether: treasurer. Dr.. E L Detwilsr:
secretary, DR.. L Powell; corresponding
secretary, DR.. A G. Coumbs.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

The board Of fire wardens has elected
the following officers: President. Court
ney Acton; secretary. A Sidney Mankin.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
MORGAN And SCHHAB DEPART
Both Financiers Select the AdriatiC
fOr European Trip.
Steel Hagnafe Has Praise for Charles
W. NEOrse-NOrgan Denies Re-
port OF Erie Bond Issue.

New York, Feb. 2-Charles NJ. Schwab,
who sailed to-day by the White Star
Liner Adriatic. said It was merely a CO.
incidence that he selected the ship on
which J. P. Morgan also sailed, and that
their proximity did not portend anything
in the financial world Mr. schwab was
inclined TO think that approaching tariff
legislation was making business people
little timid. He advocated a moderate
tariff reduction without unnecessary delay.
Just as the reporters who talked 20 Mr..
Schwsb were about 10 leave the ship he
remarked. with smile:
7 am going 20 the south OF France. but
I want you 70 say that an not going 70
Monte Carlo"
Mr.. Schwab expressed sorrow for the
plight OF Mr.. Charles ". Morse
In my business dealings with Mr..
Morse Mr. Schwab addel. ne got the
best Of ne and have respect for a man
who does that"
Mr.. Morgan's trip may extend as far as
Egypt, II he hnds the weather unpleasant
on the Continent He said he was going
10 look around. and II he found any art
object that he wanted he probably would
buy H. As TO the report that he was
going away TO sell an issue Of Erie bonds
he remarked he would Ike 20. but though;
there was no chance. He viii return in
the spring.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
OLD MANASSAS HOTEL BURNS
Fire Threatens Business District Of
Virginia Town.
Journal Newspaper office Also Dam.
aged-FOttaI Loss VIII
Reach $1,000.
spselal 70 ne vszhisztan Herd.

Special 70 TIE Washington Herald
Manassas. Va Feb. 3 Manassas was
visited by another big FIRE tonight. which
threatened the entire destruction OF the
whole block bounded BY Main. Center and
East streets and Railroad avenue.
After two-hours hard fight bv the
Manassas ere department with its little
hand engine. handicapped By q great lack
Of water. the FIRE was gotten under cor
trol az II O'Clock. The fire. which vas
discovered in the east end Of what was
formerly the Manassas Hotel. the oIdesr
building IN the town. totally destroyed
that building, together with a large por-
ton OF the household effects and stock OF
groceries OF George " Payne, the owner
and occupant OF the premises.
At one time il was thought the Ma
nsSsas Journal Office was doomed, but
through the work OF Mcclellan Fizer. who
directed the stream OF water from the
railroad standpipe. the Journal Office and
the remainder OF the buildings on Main
street. including the large department
store OF ". y. Lipscomb Company. were
saved TIE entire fire department did
splendid work
Mr. Payne's loss IS estimated a. $500.
Insurance could nor be aScertained to
night. The Journals loss. outside OF its
temporary suspension, is probably Sl.e0o
covered by insurance. The origin OF The
IRE Is unknown.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Chaae,s.

Chase's next week wiz loom largely n
"the public eye" because Of the polite
vaudeville bill. which viii include La
Petite Revue, John T. Kelly and Com
pany. Victor Niblos Talking Birds.
Franco Piper, Harry Armstrong and
Billy Clark. Lsnctol. Lucier and Com
psny. T. Roy Barnes. and Bessie Craw-
ford, ard the thrilling American vita
graph views OF the earthquake scenes IN
Sicily. just brought TO this country By
the baltic, which was delayed by the
rescue OF the shipwreeked passengers of
the Republic and the Florida
La Petite Revue is the latest spectacu-
lar musical comedy novelty, and Il is
credited with the hit OF the year It is
in three parts. and the costumes are
said to be unusually beautiful Special
scenery invests the production with pleas
ing pieSuresqueness. The added attrac-
ton OF the week IS the Weber-Fields
Music Hall Irish comedian. John T.
Kelly and company. giving his own race
track hit "One Best Bet" Another
feature that vii! make the bin memor-
able IS Victor Niblo's Talking Birds
Goo Coo" and Laura" who really talk
and sing n French. German. and Eng
Esh, with a distinctneSs that occasions
unusual laughter and applause. Franco
Piper viii be the fourth offering. Arm
strong and Clark viii help keep the fun
ball rolling. and It is expected that
Lucier. the comic partner in Lsncton,
Jucier and Company, viii make one OF
the biggest successes ever recorded in
Chases
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
ATTRACTIONS NEXT WEEK.

Julia Narl0we's ability 70 design COS
tunes is shown in her production OF The
Garden OF Reason" She designed all Of
the costumes worn IN the play AS the
play deals with The most exciting and
vital period in the French Revolution OF
1871 TO 1874. the costumes are peculiar TO
that period The costume she wears as
the Goddess Of Reason. the revolution
airy deity. were prepared with special care
from an old design and after consulta-
ton with the highest authorities in such
matters. There IS introduced n the play
much Incidental and vocal music, even the
entr-acte music having been specially Sc
iected for its appropriateness The sing
Ing Of revolutionary songs IS an intrinsic
part Of the action. The Marseillaise'
is. Of course. well known. but it was dlffi-
cult to find the correct music for the
dance Of the Carmagole, for the reyo-
lutionary song Ca Ira" and for the
hymns OF Andre Chenler. From the Lenox
Library. IN New York. Miss Msrlowe
finally obtained the required informa-
ton. When Miss Marlowe was abroad
last sumner she devoted most OF her time
TO Brittany, and particularly at Nantes.
OF the River Loire. where the action OF
her play is laid. did she dwell. in order
20 make research among old documents OF
the revolutionary times for absolute data
regarding the revolutionary movement in
that section OF France. Her labOrs were
rewarded by many valuable discoveries.
and these she has Incorporated in the
play. This Is one OF the most pretentious
dramatic productions presented In years.
The five acts are massive IN architect
ural design The acting company num-
bers fifty, and the auxiliary forces aug
ment the players by more than q hun
dred- This drama viii be seen at the
Belasco Theater next week During Miss
Marlowe's engagement the curtain viii
rise promptly at S o'clock, and nobody
win be seated during the action OF the
play.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
he Menuinn Disaster

At the Columbia Theater Sunday after
noon and evening there VIII be offered
sor the first time in America the only
pictorial record Of the terrible earth
quake in Messina, that Is unhesitatingly
proclaimed IS the most wonderful and
daring product Ct the moving picture art
IN the face Of almost certain death. the
italy az the time OF the first disappear
ance. obtained an absolutely accurate
record OF the most terrible upheaval OF
nature for many years. Not only IS the
subject the most opportune and CON-
handing ever obtained BY q moving pic
ture machine. but the films themselves
are said to be sstoUndingiy accurate and
clear.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
The Columbia.

with The American Idea," which
comes 10 the Columbia Theater February
S. George II Conan takes e stronger grip
than ever on the great and growing
army Of theatergoers who delight in
the Conan idea OF entertainment Every
body knows what THIS means-action
from TIE first curtain to the last action
every second. and lots OF action with
tuneful Tngles. Smart and SNOWY cos
tunes. Girls. girls and then some Dia-
iogue that snaps Ike carload OF fire
crackers going Of. A laugh IN every line.
Broad but wholesome satire. and q good
moral TO adorn the tale. The American
Idea" Is another Yankee Prince only
different. snd sparkling with many a nov
city. A great comedy cast IS brought 10
the SUCCESS OF The American Idea q"
George Beban plays the fake count with
delightful spirit and JUNCTION; Robert L.
Daily IS a typical confidence man. and
in the well written buriesque bits which
he does with Trixie Friganza there Is
rich amusement The piece IS the most
sumptuousIy staged in the long lire OF
Conan successes. The electrical effects
sre novel and dazzling A refreshing note
is struck by a truly Cohanesque chsrac-
ter. The Mysterious Man, who, followed
by The Mysterious Girl, dramatizes his
own action IN deliberate speech as he
gees on and OF the stage. George II.
Cohan is death on musical comedy bore
dom, and his methods and taste are get
ting better and better.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
The Academy.

The Wizard OF o. viii hold forth at
the Academy next week, opening with
Monday evenings performance This is
quite departure from the usual custom
OF this theater. and the engagement
should prove a success from every point
OF view, as THE Wizard Of Or is easily
one Of the hest musical extravsganzas
ever produced. and there viii be no ad-
vance in house prices during the engage
ment No two characters introduced 70
the stage IN recent years have scored such
a triumphant success as the -ScaTecrow
and tie Tin Man" played this season by
George Stone and William Baker, a pair
OF clever comedians who can sing and
dance capitaliy As Dorothy. little Beat
rice Turner Is most charming IN both
presence and voice. and her dancing is
highly artistic. Edith MIllwsrd makes a
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
David Bispham.

The announcement Of David Bispham
and Miss Leila l. Morse's joint recital
al the New Masonic Auditorium next sat
Urday night, needs no extended comment
to convince local music-lovers that a
treat is in store for them. Miss Morse is
vel known to Washington. having ap-
psared here on several occasions. adding
70 the already great success she has
achieved In the largest cities. Miss Morse
has a mezzo-soprano voice OF rare quail
ity and pleasing tone Mr.. Bispham. the
famous BARITONE. began IN Italy 20 study
the old masters as a preparation for ora
torio. He vas coached under Randegger,
who trained him in the operas OF Mozart
and Rossi. His repertoire includes all the
standard choral works and cantatas
which he has sung for years at the great
musical festivals IN England II is OF
interest 20 note that Mr.. Bisph2m, besides
his standard works, has made a seldy OF
the melodies OF the Indians Of the far
Eerth. edited BY Mr. Burton and Arthur
FarweI. while he sings with fine effect
specimens Of true felix songs and the
plantation melodies Of the Southern negro
as adapted by Henry BurIeigh.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

decided hit Of her career M Vaughan
IS an English playwright, a comparative
newcomer. whose career as a drsmatist
has been singularly successful During
the current season in London no less
than four OF his plays have been running
at four Of the leading theaters OF the
British metropolis. John Drew Is al pres
ent touring IN one OF Mr.. Maugham's
plays, Jack Straw" The scenes OF the
three acts OF Lady Frederick are laid
in Monte Carlo. Lady Frederick Berroldes
is an attractive Irish widow. neither
young nor old. hOpeIessly "a debt, but
with small arnS OF suitOrs- The play
concerns the efforts OF the mother Of the
youthful Marquis % Aereston TO prevent
bis marriage 20 Lady Frederick In
this the mother is successful, but only
because Il pleases Lady Frederick 70 re-
ject the young mans proposal and 70
bestow her hand upon his uncle, Psradine
FouIdes. an old fame OF hers The CON-
pany supporting Miss Barrymore includes
Bruce &cRse. Norman Tharp. Charles
Hammond, Arthur Elliott. Orlando DAILY.
Jessie Miilward. Virs Stowe. and Anita
Rotbe. There viii be 3 Saturday matinee
only.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Burton HoIues

At the Auditorium next Sunday night
and Monday afternoon Mr. Burton
Holmes viii give his last travelogue Of
the present series, the subject being
More About Paris This wiz in no
way be revision Of the lecture on Paris
which he gave last season. but literally
more about Paris-nore new information
more new pictures OF the great French
capital IN this new Paris travelogue
VIII be shown the up-to-the-minute Paris
with its sights. its gowns and hats, its
elegant turf events, dog show. its thrill
ing motor races and exciting trials OF
motor boats and hydropIsnes. its success
full flights Of dirIgibie balloons and aero
planes One viii be shown the beautiful
Bois de BOulogne. lovely St German,
regal ST. Cloud. historic Fontsinebleu. gay
Robinson. exquisite Chartiliy. imperial
COmpiegne. sumptuous Versailles. Pierre
fonds, Coucy- Those who liked last sea-
sons Paris the Magnificent VIII ike
More About Paris more.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
PREPARING TO WELCOME TAFT
New Orleans Is Making Elaborate
Arrangements.
President Roosevelt VIII Receivs
Invitation to Reconsideration
Gibbons TO Deliver Invocation

New Orleans. La. Feb. 2-Invitati0ns
10 the Taft banquet 20 be given at ths
Hotel GruenTsld on the night OF Febru-
airy Z have been sent 20 President Rooss-
welt. Vice President Fairbanks. the gov
errors Of sixteen Southern States, and to
a number OF prominent editors, railroad
officials, and public men.
Elaborate arrangements fer the well
come Of Mr.. Taft upon his arrival On
February Il are now being formulated.
Mr.. Taft VIII leave Colon for New
Orleans Sunday afternoon. instead of
Monday. as previously arranged
Il has been decided by the executive
committee having IN charge the reception
70 Ar. Taft TO invite Cardinal Gibbons.
VINO VIII be IN the city 81 thst tine. 70
deliver an invocation a. the b21duss
Friday night. February y The commit
tee has also invited Dr.. Gnchrist. Unfair
ian minister. to offer a prayer. judge
Don A Pardee, OF the United States CIR
cult Court n this city, has been added
20 the list OF speakers and requested 70
deliver an address on Abraham Lincoln.
with whom he was personally acquainted.
Mr.. Taft VIII leave here SATURDAY morn
ing, February Is. for Birmingham. Ala
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
DUKE NOW HAS INCOME.
Of American Hefress Gets
sI25.OOO annually.

Dublin, Feb. 2-The Irish law courts,
after many days passed in investigation.
have reached decision respecting the
estate Of the Duke OF Manchester. which
puts E25o00 annually into HIS pockets.
Il was Manchester who, in 1900. married
Miss Helen A. zimmerman. daughter Of
Eugene Zimmerman. Of Cincinnati
The duke sold his estate 10 the tenants
under the act OF 1903. which provides that
when an estate is insoivent, the vendor,
being 4 tenant for life. gets no bonus; but
II the estate IS solvent the bonus goes TO
him. The courts have decided that.
although a receiver had been appointed
over the estate IL the interest Of cred
itors. Il escapes insolvency By q few
hundred pounds a year.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
THE BELAsCo.

THE BELASCO.
'-sslration Nell SIS
psy which depsnds so- Its appeal On its
TsaliSn. rs verify 70 actual .He q the suns Of
New YORK. Al unpleasant pay. admirably
staEsd sad beautifully acted.
TIE NATIONAL
The Hdna7 = TIRE Faraiy' BIS
A pay takea frun Bslzsc. the csrtrsl char
arter q which sIfs the star. M OTIS Ski-neE,
better thar any be has ever had A good Ell
ts-tainreuL
TIE COLUMBIA
The Chorus Lady 10 and SD
Mis- R05 stahl n tire bgzss, success Of he-
csrser. pay that i tTUc cuDony and II
vhieh the p-fncipzl Character IS drawn with
such f6elity ard at that Z has delighted
thousands
CHASE'S
Polite Vaudeville 2-i5 and SIS
MaFy Ms<bls ard LATHE Chip; hysms and
McIutyre and several other scis Of Tnirh and
sollity. A aua show.
THE ACADEMY.
The sheriff q Auzsl Gulch. thTiIlez, a.
rs Ezzs implies
TIE GAXETT.
Bu-isssus si5 and SIS
TEE BTCEUM
brrles1 - An1 90
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
MRS. TUCKERMAN BURIED.
Remains Of Woman Accidentally
Killed Are Cremated.

Chicago. Feb. Attenuation Of the body
Of Mrs. Lucius C. Tuekerman. who was
killed Sunday by the accidental discharge
Of a revolver in the hands OF George
Busse. brother OF the mayor. took plses
this afternoon at Graeeland Cemetery.
The funeral was held last night in the
apartments Of the woman's father. Brig.
Gen. A. c. GiraTd. [. 5. A. in the Walton
Building. where Mrs. Tuckernan was
killed. The mayor and members Of the
BHsse family. With the exception O.
George, who is I'll as q result OF the
shock OF the accident. attended.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
The Lyceum.

A genuine novelty n the way OF a
burlesque entertainment wiz be presented
By the Merry Maidens at the New Ly-
ceum next week Cafe Boulevard and
at Coney Island" the names OF the
opening and closing bUrlesQues. are writ
ten and staged by that ever popular
comedian. sam Rice, who plays the prin-
cipal comedy role IN each Many excel
lent acts are on the programme.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Mexico 20 Demand Apolorv

Mobile. Ala, Feb. 3.-The brutal attack
by Honduran officers upon Sefarara
Sierra, a Mexican citizen. On the prem
ises OF the Mexican consulate on the
morning OF January y has developed into
al international affair OF large propo--
tons, and the climax is expected when
a Mexican gunbOst arrives of Pr .rto
Cortez to investigate and TO make a
formal demand for apology and incen-
nity
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
The National.

Charles Frohman VIII present Miss
Ethel Barrymore at the National Theater
on Monday for a weeks engagement IN
Lady Frederick" the comedy in three
acts by ". Somerset Vaughan, in which
she has been appearing al the Hudson
Theater, in New York. for the greater
part Of the present season In the new
play Miss Barrymore has scored the most
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
The Garefr.

The show at the Gayety Theater next
week viii be The Casino Girls" which
win present a comedy called The Two
Pikers." There viii be. also. q vaudeville
olio incluling Nolan and White, in come
dy; Burns and McCone. acrobats: Tom
McRae and his quartet; Lillian Wash
burn. Blanche vurtis. Kitty Gebharlt,
and others
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
UPHELD FOR THRAsHING BOY
Judge and. Jury Hold Teachers Act
Was Proper.

WHkesbarre, Pa, Feb. s-Both judge
and jury to-day Upheld Prof Wallace W
Ridge. principal OF the Centralia schools.
for thrashing Edward Michaels. dis
obedieut and unruly pupil Not only did
the jury acquit Prof. Ridge, but It placed
the cost On the boys mother, Mrs. Daniel
Michaels, who had Prof Ridge arrested
The evidence showed that the boy had
been un=uly AID disobedlent: had left
school without permission. and on his re-
turn the professor had made an example
Of him by calling him before the class
and thTashing him with leather strap.
The court held that the teachers action
was clearly within his rights
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Famous Rabbi Dies.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. S-Rabbi BezaIsl
Jewnin, Jewish author and philosopher,
whose fame extends wherever Jews 1--we
IN America and ESrope. is dead here from
a fractured skull sustained in fail down.
stairs. he was sixty-nine years old