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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22

At the November meeting OF the
AID MEMS LEAGUE in New York the
speakers discussed the relationship
between the SALES AND ADVER-
Using DEPARTMENTS Of a bust
ness.
All Of the speakers agreed upon enc
point-that THERE WAS ALWAYS
A BETTER SALE FOR AN ADVER-
TISED PRODUCT.
Two of the speakers spoke from the
MANUFACTURERS STANDPOINT.
They acknowledged that SINCE AID
VERTIsING HAD BECOME A FAC
TOR IN THE MANUFACTURING
BUSINESS, the articles manufactured
could be sold easier through publicity
than through the old form of sales
manship, and that there was LESS
DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING
THE PRICE UNIVERSALLY.
The other two speakers talked from
the retail standpoint One, retailer
of some importance-said il was much
easier TO sell an article WITH A
GOOD NAME and THAT WAS AID
VERTISED, than an unadvertised
artiele-and, Furthermore. that the
PUBLIC DID NOT EVER EXPECT
THEM TO CUT THE PRICE OF AN
ADVERTISED ARTICLE.
There is no question about the power
that is back of a good article when il
it is talked about in the newspapers.
There is no question about the RE-
SPONSE TO THE ADVERTISE
MENTS OF A GOOD ARTICLE in
good newspapers.
The retailer who spoke on this occa-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
The Columbia.

The attraction at the Columbia Theater
next week. beginning with u special
Christmas matinee Monday, will be
Americas greatest emotional actress,
Helen Ware. who is making her first
tour as a star, under the MANAGEMENT
OF Henry B. Harris. The play which
IS enabling this clever young actress to
enhance the wonderful impression she
created by her portrayal of Annie jeff
ries in The Third Degree" is The
Deserters," a military play by Robert
Peyton Carter and Anna Alice Chaplin.
which enjoyed a successful engagement
al the Hudson Theater, New York, where
II ran for 100 nights. The story is told
In a prologue and four acts. The orig
inal production and east viii be the same
here as during its run in New York. In
addition 70 Miss Ware. the company
numbers such well-known and capable
players as Orme Caldara, Lolita Linthi-
cum, Howard Hail, FREDERICK Truesdeu,
Isabel Garrison, John Charles. James J.
Ryan, Lawrence Sheehan, Edward c.
and Eleanor Stuart
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
Detected at Work.

Caught in the act. eh?' said Turner
IT'S all of. / suppose" replied Arm
strong. sinking 10 the cell bench with a
sigh Of resignation.
Turner then examined the lock. In the
keyhole was a short piece Of strong steel
peculiarly constructed and especially
adapted TO opening a lock. The fastening
was a Yale lock. which explains why
Armstrong had not forced it before be-
ing discovered. Turner tried to extract
the piece of steel. but it was wedged in
the keyhole so tightly that the desk SER
geant had to work for an hour before
he could get il out.
Where did you get this steelg" Tur-
ner asked the prisoner.
'oh, it was in my coat" replied Arm
strong.
Didn't YOU know you had to unlock
the o5or to the cellroom after you had
picked this lock?" queried the desk SER
geant.
IF I could have gotten out of this
cell, I'd have got out Of the cellroom. all
right" said Armstrong with a laugh
The police believe Armstrong had plan
ned TO conceal himself near the door OF
the cellroom and lay in wait until the
door was opened Then he could have
suddenly attacked whoever opened the
door. with chances OF overcoming the
policeman and escaping from the station
before its occupants realized what was
happening.
When Lieut.. Judge was informed of
Armstrong; attempted escape, he or
dered that the prisoner be kept under
surveillance and a policeman was sta
toned at the door OF Armstrong; cell
Guards at the District jail, where Arm
strong is now a prisoner. awaiting his
release on bond are taking no chances
of allowing the man TO make an effort
to escape. Re is probably the most care
fully watched prisoner in the Jail.
Armstrong; troubles were increased
yesterday when Mae Howard. of Rich
mond. Va, arrived in this city and identf-
fed him as the man who gagged, bound,
and robbed her of SIS in her room in d
house in Richmond, on September f3-
armstrong asked me 10 join him IN a
blackmailing scheme shortly after he
met me-" said the woman He said we
could easily make 5000 without any trou-
bic
II told him I would not mix up in
such business and he went away He
visited me again in a few days and after
taking a drink from a bottle he grabbed
me, stuffed handkerchief in my mouth,
and took s4S from my stocking. He es-
capped, and II was some time before I was
found"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
PRINCETON GIee Club.

The Princeton University Glee, Banjo.
and Mandolin Clubs will give a novel
concert at the New Willard this
evening. Besides an unusual va
riety of musical selections, there
will be introduced bits of comedy
and clog dancing Myron Melvin Par
ker, 70, of Washington, is one of the
cancers. The clubs are taking an ex-
tended tour southwark Fifty-two under
graduates compose the party. They will
give concerts at Baltimore, Washington,
Wilmington, \. c.; Augusta, Ga; At
lanta. Ca; Jacksonville, Fla; Savan-
nah. Ga; Charleston. s c., and Rich
mond, Va.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
The BeIasco.

Marriage a III Carte" is the title of a
new musical comedy by Z. NJ. S. Nc
Lellan and Ivan Caryll, which is TO be
seen at the Belasco Theater Christmas
week, starting with a matinee on Mon
day, with Emmy Wehlen and Harry
Common at the head of its cast of sixty.
AS Mcclellan was author Of "The Belle
Of New York" 1.-THE Telephone Girl. Sc
and An American Beauty" and Caryn
the composer OF The Toreador," The
Duchess of DantZic," and The Spring
Chicken" there is every probability that
the managerial promise of a brilliant at
traction will be carried out to the letter
No one wrote a more sparkling book
than Mcclellan at his best, and few have
the same knack of introducing catchy
Tits into melodies that deserve classih-
cation as good music as has Ivan Caryll.
who for so many years has been Lon
don's best known composer.
The production of Marriage a la
Carte" is practically a new departure
for the firm of Liebler & Co, its pro-
ducers. With the exception Of THE
Vanderbilt Cup" the firm has neve- had
anything to do with light musical at
traction. 1t lists among its attractions,
however, the Bessie Abott opera Com
pany. which has established itself as one
OF the great musical organizations Of
America, so that its facilities for hand
ling musical attractions are of the very
best
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
The PLAZA.

THE Red Cross Seal an especially in
teresting story written around the selec-
ton for design of the new famous Red
Cross stamp. which is so conspicuous at
this time, will be given to-day. This pic
ture was most highly recommended by
the recent American civic convention.
White Roses" shown for the first time
in any theater. is an unusually good bio
graph picture, and is followed by stnl
another biograph subject. THE Recrea-
tics of an Heiress." With the regular
change OF song selection Messrs. Harkins
and Wallace continue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
PROMINENT MASON DIES.
Armat StOddart, of Grand Lodge
Yields to Heart Disease.

Armat Stoddart, a prominent master
Mason and librarian of the Grand Lodge
F. \. A. M: died at his home, s4o6
Fourteenth street northwest, YESTERDAY
morning Death was due to heart dig
ease.
Mr.. Stoddart was active in fraternaI
circles. being a member of Columbia
Lodge, No. 5, F. A. A. NJ. LAFAYETTE
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 5; Columbia
Conmandery, No ?. Knights Templars,
and noble of Almas Temple of Mystic
Shrine. he was also a member of the
Sons Of the American Revolution.
The funeral. under Masonic rites. will
be held at the residence tomorrow at
o'clock. Rev Samuel II. Woodrow, of
First Congregational Church, will of
ficiate. Interment will be in Glenwood
Cemetery,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
Asks for Jury TrinI.

Pleading not guilty 10 a charge of at
tempting TO defraud the Washington Gas
light Company Andrew Beach, who was
arrested in his hotel near North Capitol
and T. streets northwest yesterday, de-
manded a trial by jury when arraigned
before Judge Mullowny in Police Court
II is charged that Beach used an in
genious device for piping gas into the
hotel without the flow being registered on
the meter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
FEAST FOLLOWS PROGRAMME.
Members of Columbia. No. ., f. A
A. NJ, Enjoy Musical Numbers.

Members of Columbia Lodge. No. 5,
f. A. A. NJ. enjoyed an excellent mus
zeal programme in their rooms, in the
Masonic Temple, last evening.
The programme consisted OF a violin
solo by Mrs. S. " Gusack. accompanied
on the piano by Miss Elsie Harvey; a
soprano solo by Mrs. A. w. Brink; a
mandolin and guitar trio by Mesdames
Pierce. Helm, and Thompson. and selec-
tons by the Masonic Quartet. After the
entertainment. the lodge adjourned to
the Crown Cafe, in New York avenue.
where a sumptuous supper was served.
About 80 persons attended
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
VIGOROUS ACTION PROMISED.
Historical Society Eager TO Com
pIete the Maine Memorial.

pIete the Maine Memorial.
The United States Historical Society
has determined TO take steps to see the
Maine Memorial through to completion.
Harry G. Colman, president of the So
ciety. has caused a notice TO be issued 10
its members by the secretary, Capt. Ho-
mer ]. Locking. to attend a meeting to
consider the matter
1t has long been contemplated to erect
a suitable monument in Washington to
the memory OF the sailors who persisted
in the explosion Of the Maine, but the prof.
ect seems to have lapsed through the
apathy of those TO whom the work was
intrusted. Vigorous action In carrying
the matter through is now promised.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
Yale Dramatic Association.

The Yale University Dramatic Associa-
ton will give performance of "The
Fan" at the Columbia Theater Friday
afternoon, December go This famous
Italian comedy by Carlo Goldoni has been
translated for the use of the Yale boys
by Prof. Kenneth Mckenzie, of the Yale
faculty. The coming club is being looked
forward to with interest. for the Yale
boys scored a success here last winter
in London Assurance"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
DIR. Kress Gives Address on To-
bacco's Eject ON Boys.

DR. kress Gives Address on To-
bacco's Eject ON Boys.
The Mothers Club. of the w. c. T. q,
met yesterday afternoon at headquar-
ters. 522 Sixth street northwest. and were
the guests of the North Capitol Union.
Mrs. Theodore T. Moore being the
hostess. Mrs Edward T. Richardson,
president of the club, occupied the chair.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Mrs. Fred Beal. eyangelistic saperin~
tendent. DR.. Kress. of the Washington
Sanitarium, gave an address, ''rhe Effect
of Cigarettes and Tobacco Upon the
Boy" Miss Edith Maddox recited ia
bitha Tubbs," and a solo, Some of These
Days" was given by Mrs Charles Lin
ger, accompanied By Miss Edith Lee.
Refreshments were served.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
Fireman ON the Michigan So Badly
burned He Dies as Result.


An explosion of coal gas in the bunkers
of the battle ship Michigan. of the At
lantic feet, was reported to the Navy
Department yesterday by Rear Admiral
Seaton Schroeder. U. S. N, commander
in-chief of the Atlantic fleet Benjamin
]. McCleary. a second-ciass fireman. was
badly burned. and died a few hours
later He was a native of Philadelphia.
where his mother. Mrs. Mary E. Me-
CIeary, resides at 1892 South Forty ninth
street McCleary had been in the service
for about two years.
This is the second accident of this
nature~ on the vessels OF the Atlantic
feet within the last few weeks. A SINH
lar explosion occurred on the North Da-
kota few days ago, killing coal
paSSer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22

William Johnson, colored. twenty-three
years old, Of Jackson's alley, was SEN
fenced 10 sixty days ia the workhouse in
the Police Court yesterday for stealing
cable belonging TO the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
The Lrcenn.

Patrons of the New Lyceum Theater
have a rare treat in store for them dur
ing the coming week. for The Rolllck-
ers'' are coming 10 town. The show Is
equipped with everything new and bright
with hosts OF pretty girls. quaint come
dams, and singers who can sing. Miss
Alice Maudc Poole viii show ssSWonder-
full array of costumes. elem Bevins
"Rube" imDerSonator; Sam Goldman
comedian: Nadell and Bell, and Cole and
Warner arc among the many who go TO
make up a great bill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
The Academy.

The theatergoing public who were so
well pleased with THE House of a Thou
sand Candles''s are sure 10 take advan-
tage OF the opportunity to witness Mere
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22

THE COLUMBIA.
Henry Miller. in The Havoc .--...At 2:l5 and Sis
THE NATIONAL
Nile BID
CHASE's.
Polite Vaudeville. 2;l5 and S5
THE ACADEMY.
The Stampede 2:l5 and sI5
TIE GAYETY.
BwiesTus-. 2;l5 and SIS
THE LYCEUM.
BuresIue- 2;l5 and s:l5
THE CASINO
Vaudeville and Pictures Continuous
THE COSMOS.
Vaudeville and Picture Continuous
THE MAJESTIC.
Vaudeville and Pictures Continuous
TIRE AVENUE GRAND.
Vaudeville and Pictures. Continuous
r THE PLAZA.
Moving Pictures Continuous
THE VIRGINIA.
Moving Pictures Continuous
THE ALEXANDRIA.
Mo'lnS ilciufe5. Continuous
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
TRIES TO PICK LOCK
Armstrong; Attempt to Es-
cape Is Frustrated.
CAUGHT IN ACT BY OFFICER

story of Effort of Alleged InstigatOr
of Plot to BIackmaiI Merchant to
Arrest BECOMES Known-IdentIhed
by Woman as Richmond Robber.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22

success of other colonies. and their own
sad experience We're reasons urged
against going 10 America. But the ad-
voeates of the venture prevailed, and
having decided to so somewhere, where
should it be?
Some favored Guiana, whose rich feet
We're mines of gold and whose forehead
knocked against the roof of the stars"
Others favored Virginia, and in due
time Virginia" was decided upon. The
proceedings that finally ended in the
chartering of the Speedwel, and after
ward the MAyfiower, were undertaken,
and, after many adventures. financial,
religious, seafaring-of every kind De-
cember -, 1920, saw them landed on
Virginia" soil, that turned out TO be
Massachusetts.
The Pilgrims, upon landing gave the
name Plymouth to the colony. in mem
DRY of the Inequalities which the com
pany had received at the last English
port from which they sailed. 1t was
a gloomy Christmas period for the wan
derers. Thousands of miles from home.
ION the wild New England shore" with
snow more than knee deep and no shell
ter anywhere no sadder Christmas could
possibly be pictured. But they were
of the sternest stuff and set at work al
once to make themselves as comfortable
as possible under the circumstances. BY
the time spring came a south wind had
brought warm and fair weather; the
birds sang in the woods more pleasantly.
and there was unusual eheerfulness
about the little colony. When, in April,
the Mayfiower was dispatched to Eng
land, not one of the Pilgrims were ready
or willing 10 return. just before the
following autumn a new colony of emf
grants arrived, and everything was pro-
crossing to the satisfaction of the grow
ing Pilgrim band.
December %, 1901, occurred the battle
of Kinsale; in 1903 the Americans took
possession Of Louisiana: in 1907 the en-
barge act was passed. prohibiting
foreign commerce, and in 1877 Lincoln
introduced his spot" resolution in Con-
gress. To-day is the birthday of James
E. Oglethorpe, founder OF Georgia 1885
William Ellery. American statesman
Q7gO; George w. Crawford. Secretary
Of War under Taylor Q79S); Franz Abt
composer OS10; Brig Gen. ]. X F.
Mansfield QS03 Thomas Wentworth
Hlgginson. author QS29; Hezekiah But
terworth. editor anS author 0S30. and
Opie Read journalistNand author QS52l
To-day in GO A. ID. the Emperor Vitellius
was beheaded, at Rome; Sir Philip
Francis died OSl9, and DR.. James CowIes
Prichard distinguished ethnoogist, died
ISIS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22

dance, the real craze among the dancing
folk of the Capital City this year, will
have prominent place on the program.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-22
MEETING OF MOTHERS CLUB.
EXPLOSION ON WAR SHIP.

gro BE coNTINUEDl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
PACKERS TO STAND TRIAL.
High Officials Of the Swift, Armour
and Morris Companies to
Face CharqeA,

Chicago.-The federal grand Jury.
which has been investigating Chicago
packers, late Monday returned lndlct.
ments against ten high officials OF the
swift. Armour and Morris concerns.
There are three indictments against
each charging combination, consplr.
acy and Illegal monopoly.
The indictment In dcFall charges all
defendants with engaging In combIna.
tlon In restraint Of Interstate trade In
fresh meats. The second charges con
spiracy
The third charges the defendants
with monopollzing the trade In fresh
meats by unlawful means.
That the purpose Of the grand Jury
was the indictment Of individuals
rather than the packing corporations
was shown when Judge l.andis. IA.
nous for the $4,000 600 Stan. ara OH
fine, launched the investigation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
PLEASED WITH HIS TOUR.
Former President Back Home again
After Three Weeks Of Strenuous
Speaking.

oyster BAY After an absence OF
three weeks. Colonel Roosevelt is
home again. weary from his western
trip. but well satisfied with the result
lie enjoyed every minute OF 1t. he
said
The colonel reached New York at
10 o'clock sunday morning from PITTS.
burg. His first orders were that no
one should be permitted to invade the
privacy of Sycamore Hill. and for the
day he relapsed into the comforts and
scclusion Of his family life.
Before he started on his trip Colo.
mel Roosevelt had said little ON public
matters. but to the people OF the mid
die west he declared himself on al
most all the questions now before the
nation. His utterances were accepted
as his political creed. and were re.
coiyed with satisfaction by many In.
surgents although Colonel Roosevelt
himself In a speech at Kansas City
classcd himself as a progressive.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
THIRTY LIVES LOST IN LAKE
One Of the Worst Disasters In history
Of Lake Michigan Brings Sorrow
10 Many Homes.

Ludlngton. Mich.-one Of the worst
marine disasters In the hlstuy of
LAX" Michigan navigation oourred
early Friday when car ferry perc
Marquette No. rs. flagship OF fleet
~ six steel car ferries owned and
operated by the Pere Marquettt Rail.
road company. sank 10 the bottom OF
Lake Michigan twenty miles Of Port
washington. with a loss OF thirty lives.
The dead include Captain Peter
KITTY of Ludlngton. S. +. seipanck
of Chicago purser and wireless, opcr
aior whose signals of distress
brought assistance 10 the sinking
steamer. and two members Of tse car
Terry No II, who lost their lircs In
an effort 10 rescue the crew Of No. 10.
The boat was valued at 100000.
aud tho cargo which included ,Eenty
nine loaded cars. at 100000 to $50.
600. Tho total loss will exceed half q
million dollars, which IL fully coyercd
by Insurance In Lloyds In England.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
Victim Of Ptomaine Poisoning.

Salt Lake City-D. +. Walker.
whose name since the early days has
been synonymous with the best cltl.
zonshIp and progress Of Utah. died
Sunday afternoon at I o'clock At his
home as a result Of ptomainc poison.
lng MIR Walker had been M for
tire" weeks, lie was one of the four
original Walker brothers. pioneers OF
the department store mercantile bust.
ness In this city, and OF whom only
one NJ, II Walker is now alive.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
ROBBED STRONG BOX
GOLD BULLION STOLEN BY
CLEVER CRIMINALS AND LEAD
is SUBSTITUTED.
Robbers Secured Bullion Valued at
$4,000 Of a shipmer, From Alas.
Ia, Without Leaving a Trace Of
Their Identity

Seattle Wash Gold bullion valued
A. $4,000 part Of shipment $40.
900. from the Washington Alaska
bank NJ Fairbanks. Al. kl. fI fHa ppR
ter Horton National bank OF Seattle
on the steamship Humboldt va. stolen
In transit and lead substituted 10 the
strong box that had contained n
When It left Fairbanks ON Yukon
river steamer for Das ION and White.
horse the gold was contained ln three
wooden boxes and was LOO the care of
the Alaska Pacific Express company
When me boxes wor, opened by the
Canadian customs officers at DAWSON.
the gold bars we're found tl be- is stat
cd In the express cumpinya papers
Tho boxes we're opened again az the
United States assay office ln Seattle
Friday noon and the theft discovered
One contained pigs Of lead. instead NJ
gold The seals NJ the box we're In.
tact when 10 reached be- assay office.
and n was evident that The robbery
had been committed On board ship
The gold was insured against loss by
the express company
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
ESTRADA WILL PLAY FAIR.


Washington a definite programme
Tor the establishment of q stable goy.
eminent In Nicaragua and for the
financial regeneration Of the country
was set before the American govern.
mcnt on Monday for It's approval in
long cable dispatch from Provisional
President Estrada which senior saliva.
tore Castrillo. Ncaraguun representa-.
tive In Washington, presented to As.
sistant Secretary OF State Huntington
Wilson
First OF all President Estrada
wishes TO re.ostablish friendly rcla.
lions with the United States. lie sug.
grsis that the America. s-ycrnment
appoint high commissioner 10 visit
Nicaragua. one with full power 10 ne.
gouatc. II necessary a treaty cover.
INK all the claims which the United
states nov has against Nicaragua.
In the matter Of rc.establlshlng the
government OF Nicaragua ON a firm
basis the president stated tina, a con.
siituilonal convention would be- call.
ed, probably the latter part OF this
month. or the fore part of October. 10
recognize him as provisional prpsl.
dent and fix a date on which "A ma.
uonal election should be- held.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-09-16
cOnservatIonIsta Aaopt pInttorm.

st. Paul-The National Consorva.
ton congress ON Thursday might
adopted platform placing the seal
OF iis approval ON national control NJ
natural resources. and adjourned. 4
threatened fight on the part of the
state conservation commissioners To
place the name OF PRESIDENT TAFT In
the platform along with that Of Thco.
dor' Roosevelt as the great friend uf
conservation did not mu.cralzc on
lh" floor as Rooscyclts name finally
was taken out Of the platform In com
mi'tcc.
The following were chosen oniccrs.
Pr sidunt, Henry Wallace. Dos
Mu.ncs. Ia; secretary Thomas Il
Shipp, Indianapolis. Ind treasurer.
u. \. Lalshnw, Kansas city.