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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
NEW NATIoNAL-aFather and the

Father and the BOYS" will bring
hack William II. Crane in a part in
which he is well known. Written by
George AIDE. humorist and satirist. II
IS said TO have demonstrated itself to
be a good play, with almost three hours
Of fun in il.
Father and the Boys" has enabled
Mr.. Crane 10 make one OF the most
pronounced successes of his long career.
Critics predict long life for this newest
addition 10 Mr.. Cranes extensive 'SDay-
tory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
CHASE'S-Polite Vaudeville.

Chase's expects next week throngs 10
greet DeIman Thompson, who has been
called The Grand Old Man OF the
American stage" who will present
revival of the one-act comedy Joshua
Whitcomb''
The added attraction viii be the
American Stock Company players,
James Neil and Edythe Chapman In
The Lady Across the Hail. Another
number will be Wilbur Mack and Nella
Walker, in the musical sketch The
Girl md the Pearl. THE Candy
shops dainty Coincidence, Julia Frary,
Will offer a series Of songs. Other num-
bers are the Three McGrades. Her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Meet for Children

PARIS. March 31.-The Coupe Interna-
tgonale des Petits AAroplanes. an avia-
ton meeting for children. Will be held
here Sunday In the Pare des Princes.
Scores Of children are tuning ND their
tiny aeroplanes today in the Tuileries
Garden Several American boys. still IN
knickerboCkerS. have entered their ma
chimes and will contest for the elaborate
prizes. many Of which are contributed
by Well-kpnTn- sviators- This xiii be
the second meeting for the juveniles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Porcelain Dinnerware.

In connection with ON remnants
We shall plact on sale 4 small lot Of
White and Gold American Porcelain
Dinnerware IT prices very much less
than regular. These goods were not
as ordered, in that the knobs and
h2ndleS of the hollow pieces were
finished in full bright gold instead
of gold traced. Rather than return
them to the pottery we have put on
low prices to close.
The lot IS limited and early selec-
ton is suggested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
LYCEUM-"The FroIicsome Lambs"

The "Frolicsone Lambs Company
viii be the attraction at the Byceum
Theater next week. The burlesque IS
entitled The Mayors Vacation" Dur
ing the burlesque a review will be given.
in which quite numebr Of well-known
and distinguished fOotlight favorites
will be initiated A few OF the subjects
are Gertrude Hoffman, JUNE McCree,
Rose Stahl GeOrga Beban, John Philip
Sousa, Anna Held, Blanche Ring, and
Lew Dockstader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
COLUMBIA-GeOrge Evans Ministries

The Columbia Theater's annual min
strel engagement viii be played by
George Evans and his 'Honeyboy Boys, %
who open there for a week next Monday
night. with the usual Thursday and
Saturday matinees.
Until recently known to fame as the
Cohan and Harris Minstrels. this com
panv now comes 20 Washington her
aided as the George Evans Honeyboy
Minstrels. Mr. Evans is both the star
and the proprietor OF the organization.
wealth of scenery, gorgeous ward
robes, a numerous company, and bril-
liant features are promised.
The first part is called The Crimson
TreIliS." while its concluding feature Is
a minstrel comedy written by George
NJ COhan, entitled The Firemen's Pic
mic"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
"At Home" IN Society

Mrs Taylor, wife Of Senator TAYLOR,
will receive this afternoon at STONE
leigh Court, assisted by Mrs. Lurton,
wife OF Justice Lurton. Mrs. Percy, wife
81 Senator Percy, and her guest, Mrs
Williamson, Of Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. Harley Calvin Gage and Miss
Margaret Gage will he at home tomOr-
row afternoon after O'Clock They
viii not receive on Friday. April S.
=
Mrs de b Randolph Keim. honorary
vice president l. 4 r, and Miss f<eim,
OF 1918 T stree, viii resume their Fri
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
MINE WIDOWS GET ST, $50.

CHICAGO. March 31.-By a compro-
mise, six widows Of victims Of the
Cherry mine disaster, in which nearly
eu0 lives were lost. have been awarded
judgments Of s., $50 each against the St
Paul Coal Company. They asked for
5000 each
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Boys Pajanas.

A small lot of Boys Paiamas,
Waists, IN a very Fashionable style,
with froEi of medium-size cluster
pin tucks; tue. d plat IN front
I 10 10. Exceptionally good quality.
Special price, 85G suit
Values, S1.25 and S1.50.
Third floor, Tenth street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Women India LinOn Waists.

Women'S Fine India Linon
Waists in a very fashionable style,
with front of nedium-siZe cluster
pin tucks; tucked plat in front
with light blue embroidered ruffle;
long sleeves with tucked cuffs and
turnover blue-and-white enbIOid-
cred collar.
S2.25 each. Value, S2.95.
Third floor, G street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
THE GAYETY-"The Lid Lifters."

The Lid Lifters," at the Gayety next
week. are said TO be the funniest bur
lesque show seen this season. There is
no plot. no attempt al any story, but not
a dull moment is allowed 10 hold the
stage, is the claim. The AmeriCanism Of
the girls in The Lid Lifters" is said TO
be a feature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Observation-Disclosures Vaudeville.

The bill al the Casino next week VIII
be headed by a big feature act to be
announced later. Cfoldie RhNiuhard and
company VIII present a sketch and the
three D'Estelle sisters will offer a win
ming singing and dancing turn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
WOmen's Gun Metal Ties.

Women'S Gun Metal Calfskin
Two-eyelet Pacono Ties, made
on short yamp. with straight tip,
Goodyear welt sole and Cuban heel
These are IN 4 popular style Of the
season and are reliable goods IN
every respect; sizes 3 to GA width,
) to63 B width, and ) to7C width
S2.95 pair. Value, $500.
Third floor. Tenth street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Imported Linen Taffets.

We offer for immediate clea sc
about 500 yards of Imported l.,
Taffeta, in the 5O-inch width.
good selection of coloringS and sx-
cellent designs; desirable for cur
tainS, wall coverings, summer hang
ingS etc. Subject to slight imper-
fectiOnS.
75c yard. Was S2.25.
Fourth floor, G street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
LOCAL MENTION.
Try Murine Eve Remedy

Try Murine Eye Remedy
For Red. Weak. Weary, Watery Ewes
Granuiated Eyelids aud Pink Eve. Try
81 Tor Baby's Eyes. Doesn't Smart
Soothes Eye Pain. At Druggists. SOC.
Carpenter Repairs, Large or Small.
Promptly attended. g. D. COLLINS 10
18th ST. y. ". Phone N, 1913.
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, 61o Iath ST
C A. Muddiman & Co., 1900 G St
caverly's plumbing. 1881 G st. N. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
NoAhohol

Is alcohol a tonic? Not
Does it make the blood pure? Mol
Does il strengthen the nerves7 Mol
Is Ayers Sarsapsrilla a tonic? Yesi
Does il make the blood pure? Yesi
Does il strengthen the nerves? Yesl
Is il entirely free from ALCOHOL Yesl
Ask your doctor II a family medicine, Ike
Ayers S1gGpdTiilo. is not easily better 10TH
out alcohol than 10Th Il. &c; Ay's Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
Children's ROmpers.

A lot It Children's Rompers,
made Of fl : quality dainty striped
and checked ginghamS with low
neck and short sleeves; finished with
pocket and beft; all sizes
SOC each. Value, 75c.
Third floor. F street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
VOL ALLEN TO APPEAR
IN THE WHITE SISTER
Will Omen At Belasco Theater In CrawfordS Last Work
William H. Crane Returns to Washington Next
Week-Other Attractions.

many's Airship Cats and Dogs. Dale
and Boyle, and the vitagraph will show
The Culture of Coffee"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Special in
WOmen's Combination Suits.

Forty dozen Women's Lisle-fnish
Combination Suits made low neck
and sleeveless; drawers have tight
knees and are trimmed with lac.
An especially good value at
Soc each.
Main floor, F street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Specials in
Table and Dress Linens.

Clearance sale of Handsome
Hand LOOmed DamaSk Cloths and
Napkins to match.
CLOTHS:
2x2 yards, $3.50. Were $3.50.
214x214 yds., $500. Were $40.
2x21a yds., $500. Were SO.
NAPKINS:
25-inch size, $3.50 doz.
Were $1,000.
1000 yards 28-inch Natural-col-
ored Pure Linen Suiting.
15c yard. Value, Zoe.
1000 yards 27-inch Pure Linen
Crash, in cream only.
Special price, 25c yard.
Sheer quality 45-inch Persian
Lawn.
Special price, 10c yard.
Second floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

uays at home. April 1 and & They will
have with them tomorrow Mrs. +. ".
Brandenburg, Mrs. Courts, and Miss
Courts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
FOREIGN AYIATORS
SHY AT AMERICA
Wrights' Suits Cause Sus-
picion of Attempt to
Form Trust.

The report that American capitalists.
IN alliance with Orville and Wilbur
Wright, are organized into a trust for
the control Of aerial navigation, is max
ing all kinds of trouble FOR the people
who are trying 20 bring the next inter-
national aviation meet 10 America
The United States is entitled TO the
gathering by courtesy, by reason Of hav-
ing made the best showing at the last
meeting. But IL Is explained that this
rule OF courtesy might be broken. and
that some Of the foreigners want il set
aside
Not only Is the new American aviation
trust feared. but the Wright brothers
are looked upon with disfavor by the
Europeans II is explained that the
foreigners consider that aviation IS a
sport to be conducted as such. among
gentlemen; the Americans s.se 70: liked
because Of their disposition TO make II a
commercial enterprise. 10 IpOk after
their patents, TO sue on accOI Mt OF In
Judgements, and in general TO intro
duce the methods OF American finance
into the sport.
Monopoly Feared
Beyond all this, however, is the fact
hat the Wrights have begun some i'm
Dortant suits for infringement OF their
patents. and now that big money IS
backing the Wrights. the foreigners
fear that a determined American eff
fort IS 70 be made 10 swallow the whole
business ana drive everybody else out
OF II.
Consequently the American end OF the
game IS looked upon with high disfavor,
and the foreign competitors and in
ventors protest that they don't want 20
come here and show their goods
The foreigners. again. insist that the
American trust will be out for all I'm
provements. and. having plenty OF
money, viii steal all the ideas Il can
get sight OF. no matter by whom pro
duced or patented, and then make a
long, expensive fi-ht 10 control them.
All these things have caused a very con-
siderable prejudice against the United
States, and the problem OF bringing the
ext international meeting here is made
much more difficult as a result.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Friday Specials in
Muslin Underwear Dept.

Women's Silk Pettiooats, made of
fine heavy ruStling taffeta, and
shown in black and a number of
popular plain c0lorS, deep flaring
flounce finished with tucks and bias
bands.
$685. each. Value, $500.
Women'S Lawn Dressing Sacques
and Short NmonoS, in plain white
and figured and polka dot effects.
A variety of attractive styles and
dainty trimmings.
SOC each. Value, 75c.
Third 1oor, Eleventh street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

Georgetown Tent. No. {. Knights OF
the AIaCCabees. viii hold an open meet
ing next Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Han. on ThirTy-hrst street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

Al the meeting OF Harmony Castle.
10. TO- FSnights OF the Golden Eagle.
held last evening, az Red Mems Hall.
the excursion committee made a report
favorinZ an excursion this summer 20
Chesapeake Beach The committee con
sists Of 3. 3 Smith, chairman, A L
BriclSer, -. ". Lowe, and Thomas R
Shipuan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

For the first time the senior classes
Of Georgetown University have united
10 give a grand prom" which viii be
held al the Raleigh Hotel, Wednesday
evening, April q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

". H H Smith will give a compliment
taTy Illustrated lecture this evening at
Z. 30 o'clock at the West Street Presby-
terlau Church, upon the subject Of The
Building and Dedication Of Solomon's
TemnLe-I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

The police have been called upon 20
recover a gold filled watch, valued az
SO. which belongs 10 Daniel DriscoU, Of
1233 Twenty-dfth street, who is en-
pIoyed AT the power house OF the Capt.
tai Traction Company, at Grace and
Potomac streets The watch was taken
from the pocket Of the owners vest,
which was hanging up in his locker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

caveriy's plumbing. 1881 C St. N ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Miss RObesOn
In Pink Satin BrOcade.

Miss Ethel Robson wore a becom-
ing pink satin and brocade Marie An
toinette style gown.
Miss Gladys Hinckley's gown was Of
white satin, embroidered in pink and
blue forget me-nOts.- She wore cluster
OF pink roses at her belt and in her hair
Mrs Spencer Cosby wore a gown Of
white satin draped with black chiffon in
q tunic effect. with a striking headdreSs
suggestive Of the chantecler style.
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
TWENTY-FIVE HURT
IN WABASH WRECK
Tracks Undermined, Cars
Plunge Into Ditch Near
Percy, Iowa.

DIES MON IS, Iowa, June 25.-Tvo
persons are dying and twenty three
others are 5uffering from serious in
lurIes today as the result OF a wreck
on the Wabash railroad, near Percy,
Iowa, last night.
All those Injured in the wreck were
brought 10 DeS MONIES hospitals to-
day. w G. Brown, Ottawa, Ill. and
Mrs =. Butler Peoria. III, are dying.
Browns left leg was cut of below
the knee, and lie suffered severe in
terual Injuries, while Ms. Buffers
skull was fractured.
The wreck was due 20 q waterspOur
which had undermined the tracks. The
train was travelling at the speed OF
fifty miles an hour through the dark
mss. when the headlight revealed 20
the engineer the fact that the train
could not pass. lie set the emergency
brake, and leaped with lis fireman.
Both were badly hurt
The engine. baggage ear. and two
coaches plunged into a ditch The
engine turned turtle. Luckily the
Pullmaus remained upright or the
list OF injured would have been much
heavier
The two coaches were shattered. and
the passengers became a struggling
mass OF men, women, ana children as
they toDDled over.
Physicians ard nurses from Percy
cared FOR the injured as well as pos
sible until the arrival OF the train
10 bring the injured TO Des MOines.
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
NOTE PINNED TO HAT
TELLS OF SUICIDE
Passenger Said to Have
Jumped From Ferry Boat
Into North River.

NEW YORK, June 25.-When the
Pennsylvania railroad ferry boat Gin
cinnau reached Jersey City on one of
her early trips from Manhattan today.
a hat. with a note pinned inside !t>and
signed Harry J. Ferdon, Philadelphia, %
was found on the upper deck The note
stated that the owner Of the hat had
jumped overheard. No one who had
seen the act could be found on board.
The note asked the police 70 communi-
cate with J. F. Ferdon at the American
Exchange National Bank, l2S Broad
way. Inquiry there developed the In
formation that J. f FerdOn was an
employee of the bank and that he had
a brother Harry J. FerdOn living al
los wal nut street. Philadelphia.
Harry J. Ferdon was secretary Of the
Jones Beach Company, OF 2o4 North
Fourth street. Philadelphia. He was
married. but his wife recently went TO
live with his mother-in-law, in Hack
ensack, y. J.
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
NO PERFECT SCORES
IN GLTDDEN TOUR

WICHITA. Kan, June Z5.-FOr the first
time. the Glidden Tour Of seven years
standing Is now recorded without a per
feet score. for in the run yesterday
from Oklahoma City. a distance OF rs
miles the Chalmers-Detroit, driven BY
Bolger, was penelized three points for
wiring up a broken fender.
Moreover, al a meeting OF the con-
test committee the score OF McNa-
mara's big Premier was reduced by
three points 10 a total OF seven. and
three more are being held for reduction
under Amusement
The CinO lost seven points for re-
pairs 70 q spring. and the Glide VIII
be given a penalty 70 be announced later.
for work upon its rear axle. The run
today IS 70 Kansas City, q distance OF
152 miles
It has been announced that a com
plete revised score OF the entire tour
will be issued tomorrow
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
SPAIN AND VATICAN
ON VERGE OF BREACH
Popes Protests Against Decree
Recognizing Non-Catholic Wor-
shiping Places Ignored.

MADRID, June 25--There is a decided
breach between the royal government
Of SPAN and the Vatican today, which
gives promise Of widening as events
progress. At the conclusion Of the
cabinet meeting Premier Canalejas an
nounced that the governments relig-
ious program would be enforced, not
wfthstanding the protest Of the Vail
can. King Alfonso presided at the
meeting.
The imperial decree amends the con-
stitution and authorizes the edifces of
non-Catholic societies to display their
insignia for public worship.
The protests OF the Pope We're coupled
with negotiations between the govern
ment and Rome for the revision OF the
roncOrdat, and recently the premier of
Spain intinated that unless the Vatican
changed its attitude negotiations would
be broken off entirely
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
COMET IS VISIBLE AGAIN,
BUT HAS LOST ITS TAIL
Father Torndorf at Georgetown University Gets An
other Glimpse of Wanderer With Sx-Inch Tele-
scope, But Finds Appendase Is Missing

OF $500, 900 miles a day About a month
ago, it was only about a tenth asEar
distant and wasn't going anything Ike
so fast
At first I was not sure the little
light I saw up in the western sky was
the comet" Father TordOIn said this
morning. II could see nothing OF the
tail got out NV instruments and made
cal'liia tons that convinced me ( was
staring al nothing else but Halley's
comet.
1T may Re found at the present time
about two degrees south Of the celestial
equator and slightly west Of The neriI-
iJIL" he said. and Judging from its an
pearance I should say il may stiu be
found with ordinary opera glasses
Father TOrnCorf didn't saw how long
the comet would be visible 10 us, but
he did say tldJ not for seventv-flve
wears would il come so close 10 earth a.
it Cd Nav %
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
BARON UCHIDA TO GO
TO MEXICAN FAIR

1t was announced today that Baron
Yasuya Cchida, japanese ambassador 10
the United States. viii 90 20 the cen
tennial celebration OF tne ReDubIic OF
Mexico. in September. as the special am
bassadOr OF the MikadO's kingdom.
The Baroness CchiGi VIII accompany
the ambassador 10 Mexico City late in
August
Other members Of the special commits
sion viii be Comma lder -OkurarO
Hiraga, naval attache. md Lieut. Col
kUnishige Tanaka, military attache Of
the NippOnese embassy
The Washington times., 1910-06-25

Halley's comet. after creating a
worldwide furore and causing much
craning Of necks in the ghCsty hours,
has appeared again after almost three
weeks Of invisibllity.
Father Francis a. Torndorf. chief
astronomer at Georgetown University,
saw the famous wanderer last night
with tie ala Of a six-iuch telescope. He
has searched the skies every evening
fo- a long time in hope Of obtaining
one farewell glimpse. and was some
what disappointed TO see that the beau
tiful 1900. O0O-mile tail was no longer
attached 10 the body Of the comet.
Father Torndorf is inclined 20 be-
lieve that with the aid OF common
opera glasses the comet may be seen.
although IL is now 130.O00.o00 miles from
our little earth and going at the rate
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
INCENDIARY CAUSE
OF 100000 Loss
Buildings of Worlds Largest
Basket Making Factory
Destroyed.

NORTHAMPTON. Mass, June o.
Inc buildings q the Will ans Manufac-
turing Compan.-, the largest basket
making factory in the world were de-
morning.
The loss is estimated at 100000. The
insurance amounts 10 $4,000
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. June E5.-Lean-
ing on the rail for support. John B.
Lombard, ia faint voice. pleaded guilty
before Judge William 3. Stevens, Of the
superior court, TO all seven counts Of
an indictment charging him with the
forgery OF notes OF the town OF Fran
ingham, totaling $4,000. while he was
treasurer or that place Sentence was
deferred until next Monday.
The Washington times., 1910-06-25

1.-THE White House Chapter is the
official name adopted by the Washing
ton branch Of the American Woman's
League at a meeting held last night
Mrs. Emma L. Newton, the Washing
ton representative and delegate to the
leagues first convention in St Louis,
made report relative TO progress made
by the organization in the District Of
Columbia
The Washington times., 1910-06-25
WOMAN TESTIFIES
AT COURT MARTIAL
Widow of Suicide Gives Sen
sational Evidence 1t Trial
of AmeS.

MANILA, June 25.-When the court
martial OF Lieut.. Col Robert Z. Ames.
OF the Twelfth Infantry. for conduct
t:nbecoming an officer in connection
with the ruicide OF Lieut. Clarence NJ
Janney, OF his regiment, was contin-
ued here today, Mrs. Janney was the
chief witness. She at first declined
to take the stand. but later changed
her rnird, and was questioned for two
hours behind closed doors.
1t was reported that a portion OF
her testimony was sensational.
watch for city at Randle Highlands.
-AdVf