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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
FAIR. COED" IS A HIT:
AND ELSIE JANIS SCORES

Not always IS II given to the average
theater-coer to understand why q new
play meets with the approval Of New
ECrkers 10 the extent Of q long and
successful rUn. nor does IL always fol-
iow-H-iruess several OF the more recent
suCCesses-thst q New Nc-l1 hit makes
good on the road This. however. does
not hold good in the case OF The Fair
COED" the rolHc}ziug college comedy
IN which Miss Elsie Janis made her
first appearance Ia ne Capital last
night al the National.
Fresh from its metropolitan r7n. and
heTal1ed as q second College widow
il was greeted by a big house AZ its
opening performance here and judg-
nent was not suspended T. took right
from the first and ercores were de-
mauded and given with regularity. So
persistent was the applause at the end
Of the second act that Miss Janis was
forced 10 make curtain speech.
First and foremost OF course. was
Miss Janis Wei known and prime
favOr4te in Washington, she showed
that she is stII the clever little CONNIE
dienne whose good work as q youthful
vaudeville star started her upon a ca
reer that as Yet shows no signs OF hay
ing reached a turning point Dainty
and graceful, even more charming as
q bOv than as a girl, she made her hit
last night long before she beEzu her
representations Of other stars. Anna
Held Eddie E'Oy emo ihe rest
As for her vehicle much can De said in
communication Write By George Ade
and given a stage setting typical of
Charles Diilingham's productions ID
hardly needs catchy music 10 make j
20 for there Is noticeable plot and
genuine college atmosphere R0Iuckiu2
and daSIinE. with college yeEs and
songs Il has a refreshing dash and swing
with never q tireSOUa moment As Is
eminently fitting, the boys are given
the right OF way. and a biz bunch OF
students replace the familiar chorus.
and not until the last act do things
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
GAYETY-ArnoId,s serenadsrs-

The Gayety Theater IS back IN form
again After weeks bad running q
has romped to the froI7 zith a show
that IS really worth while n @ r
Arnoid's ''Sereuaders." The comedv- the
music and the girls are ali good.
The oIO. however, occupies a little
more time than It's entertaining guali-
ties Justify. There is an acro5a1fc zr-
which made hit A musical act also
came in for considerable applause. but
Il was spoiled by male member sing
ing "Oid Kentucky Home and some
other sad song.
The 5urlesgue portion O. she entertain
ment consists Of Two burietJaS- "A Dav
Clerk and The Peoples Choice The
names haven't anything 70 90 with the
plots OF either, but IL is customary to
print them The feature OF the bur
leSQue IS the dancing OF Princess Ter
Cerla and the comedy work OF Bob Van
OSLeD- Eale princess IS -he nearest thfng
20 real dancer seer at r hurIesgue
tleater Tor some time Annie Hart who
is one OF the deans OF the burles0ua
profession succeeded in provoking aD-
plause- Winning applause IS the easiest
thing Annie does
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
GIN FOB The KIDNEYS

Doctors agree that good. pure gin.
when properly prescribed, Is wonderful
medicine Tor kidneys liver and bladder.
The one best prescription IN which gin
IS used IS given: SIX ounces good,
pure gin. One-half ounce Murax COM
pound. one-half ounce fluid extract
Buchu" BE sure 70 get the genuine
MuraI cOmpOnd IN original sealed pack
ageD Any good druggist has II or can
quickly get It Shake bottle OF mixture
well each time and take one 70 two tea
This should be taken at first sign Of
kidney trouble. pain IN the back fire.
gUeUr OF Highly COiOTed urinatiOn.
scaldfnE urine, rheumatic pains IN the
joints, pufduess under the eyes, dfmmed
vision The serious forms OF kidney
trouble are thus prevented
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
ACADEMY-"Lena Rivers"

ACADEMY-"Lena Rivers"
Beulah Poynter once unor1 stands. o-t
in popular esteem among patrons Of the
Academy where she appeared last even
ing as Lena Rivers, IN the play Of thlt
name
Though the play Is as old as love
itself i always bears that same aDueaI
and the audience last evening was no
exception, for there was not 4 time
from Lel@S leave-taEiug OF her old
home until the curtain fell upon the
last act, with the sWeetheaTts happily
united that all present seemed not in an
auprecIatiTe mood. The production IS
AFTER Miss POyDter's own dTamatiZa ton
and compared faVOrably with any OF its
predecessors seen here.
AS Lena Hiss PCynter IS the bright
spot Of II play a rOlIickfng little
Eolde1-hail ed lass, she grows to more
beautiful EvOuannCCd, and IS the envy
or her relatives upon whom she Is de-
pendent intrigue and plotting Uean
her lover from her, and she Is left alone
WIN Ia-lSlL DUL disgrace Of a peTjured
reputation. Ia this emotional portion
or me little drama. Miss POynter'S act
ing Is particularly effective
A capable cast surrounds Miss P0vu-
ter 40 role IS nOticeablv neglected
and the entire production runs of as
smoothly as the most exaotinE could de-
nand- Edwin I5ale's Rastus prove5 a
IaVoriIe- The real old kind-hearted
darkE role seemed Just to suit the
actor. fand ne made the best Of it. Miss
tlarlbel " Crth gave q worthy interprc-
tatIon or her lines Onward Belmont
VIII be remembered, As the hero ne
proved all that one, could exDect from
manly upright fellow, md certainly
shared honOrs with Miss POynter IN the
lead Others deserving mention were
NelJle Iouden. Ted Almond, Alice Hunt
and t-cWlua Levin
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read5ust themselves 70 the old accus-
toned order and the girls take their
places before the footIights with the
boys as the background.
around Miss Cynthia Bright. THE
Fair Cold revO-ves the plot The
only girl in college, she rules with M
disputed sway and -sfuOst every fellow in
the crowd. Including the professor OF
psychology IS In love with her, which,
incidentally. is q reversal Of the usual
order Of things II the coed world
According 10 her fathers last request
she is 10 marry a graduate OF old
bingham and when this becomes known
the fair Cynthia IS the recipient OF nu-
u1-rous more or less fattering offers Of
natr1noE-- To al CT these suffers she
promises tD -tve her answer on class
day Aunoulc-UE her intention OF Ieav-
Ing the college for a week she persuades
. her guardian 70 let her appear at the
annual dance as q boy anG the complI-
cations that follow furn-S the Cd
DorruDE-- for much OF the comedy work
The conditions IN the viii make grind
who Grams Tor a week or two and
manages % take his degree and CYNTHIA
IN The Fair Cold Miss Janis is
surrounded by an excellent cast, with
one or two exceptions IN this cast
Harry Depp. as SQUAD DinRle, a fresh
man was a bright and shining light
whether as a leader o. the college eo~gS
or as the aged but vivaCiOus Chaper0ne
who couldn't resist the fer-04eiio-7 r
tell the professor q clue" story in the
darkness Of the conservatory. Arthur
stanford as Davy DicEersou- first good
fe-loTy- then grind, and finally a grad
did good work. while 10 Edgar Hal
( stead fell the burden or making comedy
out Of his role Of professor, which bur
den he carried lightly.
Much Of the music was good. but the
greatest hit was the medley Of old
songs sung BY the BOYS on the cawurre
with banjo accompaniment Prom start
n H.H.# =TH
prevalent and tits no nine DAYS won
der that. with Elsie Janis for a head
liner, with catchy music. clever DANCING
he-- Of good looking girls and roll
licking students and comedy. am the
way through that THE Fair Co-Fd-
has scored q success NJ II. II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
NEW POSTAL RATES
NAY MEET DEFEAT
Committee Said to Be o.
posed to Increased
Magazine Postage.

The conviction is growing that for
the present at least there VIII be no
change in the second class mail matter
rates.
Concerted opposition on the part Of
Ehe periodical press OF the country:
backed By figures which 20 TO show
that many Of the magazines would be
crippled or put out OF business by such
an increase as was tentatively suggested
by the Postofice Department, has
caused the House Committee on Post
Offices and Postroads TO 90 rather slow
On the proposition 10 recIaSsffy second
Glass matter.
The committee has not yet concluded
its s-arings. but 1t IS known that The
present sentiment among its members IS
inclined against an increased postal
rate.
It may be zatd almost with certainty
that the status Of newspapers viii not
be disturbed and the weekly and month
y periodicals have occasion for uttle
more alarm
On the other hand. it has been de-
cided by the committee % look into the
question OF railway mail contracts also.
These contracts, the publishers claim.
and not the loss on second class matter,
are FeeLlly me causes or the annual pos
tai deficit In no event, the publishers
have claimed before the committee, can
there be laid at the door Of the daily,
weekly or monthly press respousi bility
for the loss OF SS3.o10.O00 referred 20 by
The Postmaster General and IN the mes
sage Of President Taft
3 II = said the delay IN reporting the
Tlostotflce appropriation bill has been
oCcasioned by the difficulty Of arriving
al q decision as 20 the second class
matter controversy Wei Informed
legislators are nOu confident that tn
rates VIII remain as they are and the
biil may be reported out within the next
Jews days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
TALK ABOUT FEET
Troublesome Skin Affections Put to
Route By PosIam.

A recent exchange of experiences be
tween ten persons developed the fact
Jhat nine OF them were suffering from
root trouble which caused continual an
noEance and serious concern. Accord
ing 20 those who know, the best thing
To Go when the feet are tired. fnfame5
itching, cnafed or broken out i, to aDDIy
little pOslam and note how quickly the
difficulty VIII vanish.
PoSiam j. the new skin remedy which
SO rapidly combats the worst cases n
eczema and all skin trOur-1s. sJcDDirr
al itching with the frs aspiration II
makes quick work OF acne. h..rpeS tet-
ter. Scaly scalp, BARRIERS and every other
form Of item Occasional applications
IN small quantities viii quickly Danish
plmpleS- hives blaCkheadS bio -cnes- etc
A special 50-cent Eackase or posIan IS
prepared for those who use poslam for
minor skin troubles, and this, as vel
as the regular = Jar, IS on sale at
Ograms O'DOnnelI, the Peoples Dr7I.-
Store and Aff1icfzs, as wen as all drl1,-
stores
But no one IS even asked TO purchase
poslaTn without first obtaining a SamuIe
package, which VIII be sent by mail
free II charge. upon request. by the
Emergency Laboratories. % West Tweu-
ty-Gftl street. New York City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
SEARCH is BEGUN
FOR MISSING SHIP
Australian Government Accedes to
Demands of Relations of Pas
sengers on the Waratah.

MELBOURNE. Feb. SIN response to
the insistent demands Of the friends and
relatives OF the 800 passengers on the
steamship Waratah, which is believed to
have been lost several months ago. the
government has sent out the steamer
Wakefield to search among the islands
Of the South Indian Ocean for possible
survivors.
The Wakefield viii search outside the
usual track Of the mail steamers. Many
stiI believe tire Waratah merely became
disabled. and that her passengers and
crew are marOOned on one OF the nu-
meTOus islands in the Indian Ocean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
MEXICAN WARS END
is COMMEMORATED

Today Is the sixty-second anniversary
Uf the signing OF the GuadeIoupe-
Hidalso treaty which terminated the
Mexican war The event was celebrated
at an entertainment Of the GuadeIouDe
Club last evening by Ms John s. Blair,
Of 1870 7 street northwest, in honor OF
Mrs Augustus Nicholson. president Of
the orEauizat ion-
The decorations were red. white. and
green TO correspond with the coIorS Of
the club and the -TeViCan flag Gen II
o. Gibson. an officer Of the Mexican
war, delivered an address
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
CHASE,s-PoIite va=seviIIe-


The offerings at Chase-s this week
comprise about all TIE different lines
represented In vaudeville and as no bin
is complete without Representations Of
leading actors and actresses a dainty
English c0medieune, Miss Marie Dam
ton Is there
She is 10y far the favOrite on the pro-
lent limitations Of Irene Franklin. Car
RE DeAIaT- Maude Adams Leslie Car
ter, Harry Lauder, Bert Williams, and
others Jesse l. Lasky's musical
sketch, at the Country Club returns
Tor this week and Is as entertaining as
ever Assisted by an excellent chorus,
Jarvis Jocelyn, Jane Jensen and Ben
Muivey in vocal mum oe-s are heard TO
good advantage The male quartet IS A
feature Of the production
A tho OF italian stroliIng players
heard in musical numbers above the
average Vocal, instrumental and
WhisrlIuC solos are DELIGHTFULLY."- rem
dered. Burt Earle. a comedy bauioisf,
mixes converSatio and music IN his
program In The Continental Waiter -
The SDeSseII brothers and company aD-
pear in their original pantomimic com
edy, IN which the clever Juggling Of
dishes, hats etc. play prominent
part
Samaron and Sonia Russian peasants,
sketch from their native land, and the
Wheelers- in Fun on the Boulevard
are clever jI1CClsTs OF coins and plates
Completing an entertaining program =
the Nitagraph pictures OF The COWBOY
Millionaire O. b K
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
vIRGINIA-Moving Pictures.

a pleasing bin Of moving pictures
that was supplemented by several high
class vaudeville numbers was offered
at the Virginia Theater last night
The NIarChesi Trio, in operate seIec-
tons, scored one OF the hits Of the per
Torrance The act was brought froul
EuTOpS and the Virginia is one Of the
first pIayhouses where IL has been seen
in this country
The DeIatenoes. late Of the Bsruuu
d Bailey circus gave a novel act
with aCrobstfc numbers .L-atiuees hayr
been announced for Saturday and SYN
day, both 10 begin al O'Clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
CASINO-Continuous Vaudeville.

Large audiences ATTENDED the opening
performance Of the second week Of con
tinuous vaudeville az the Casino and
enjoyed q bill that was superior in
many ways to the one presented a. the
premiere Of the popular p vaudeville
theater-
The program was OF sufficient variety
10 please all tastes.
Francis and Irving In a singing com
esiv act IN which Francis DID some first
class 'EoddliDC-H was the curtain rails
err Irvins'S mannerisuls and facial ec-
preston, that would have done credit
TO Nat wills. kept the spectators laugh
ing Paris. Conway and Paris IN q
knockabout singing act were vel re-
ceived- CCnwavs solid ivory sketch
furnished many laughs Tie Musical
NAYS showed their versatility by play
ing selections ON varied instruments IN
q finished manner
The Four Comrades furnished the
stellar act in clever TumblinE and gro
tesque knoCkGboUt work, all the mem
bers OF the quartet Ullirling about like
dervisheS.
Moving pictures completed q we'll
rounded program
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
LYCEUM-eThs Big Review

Funny comedians that are funny, pref
e girls that are pretty, and comedy thai
IS real comedy. describes Henry. 3. Dix
ou's The Big Review which opened a
weeks. engagement At the Ltyceum last
evening
The snow Is one Of the headII1erv OF
the season and was voted a rousinE
success by one OF the largest audiences
Of the season.
Inc Grand Review which features
me opening act pOTrays clever reu-e-
sgurarioU= Of leading actors elem Rev
is as RAYMOND Hitchcock. Helen Bel
lew as EE1 Tauguay. Medic FIorede as
Nesta lille. William Watkins as Al
~ i-Son- FRANKIE Heath as CIarics
41zy-Tle- James Nichols a. Harry Lau-
der and Harry IeVau as Eddie Fov
were well received
Harry Ie Van and FS-z-E-fe Heath
made a hit IN a catchy vaudeville sketch
near the end Of the performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
MUST DIE; FEELS FINE.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. s.-Displaying
absolutely no concern for The sentence
OF death which has been imposed upon
him for the murder Of Caroline Hunt
on the evening Of December = last
Joseph J. 0fackley says ne feels Ike a
fighting cock now" and Is glad It is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
TO GIVE BOX SOCIAL.

Z. :. Grant Circle. No. J. Ladies Of
the Grand Army OF the Republic, VIII
give q ''box social IN c. AR Hall
tonight. An interesting program has
been arranged Members OF the Grand
Arusv Of the Republic and their friends
are invited 10 attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
steamboats,.
new NORFOLK LINE

One STEAMER Round - =
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National Hotel fs1-Ef
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08
49, =MnSo On.

Directsy On tn cc>an front. -he very heart
o. ali auuseuen- aDE features
American A. 4 European Plans
Sea water in al baths Newly renovated
and refuTnished- Equipped witt every thing
modern Orchestra F'sr~~--~ Windsor Cafe
and Restaurant pm all Srar- : :
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-08

Times Want Ads Bring Results.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
CITIZENS BANK

which was organized, some OF the
leading men of the town taking part
This association together of the
brothers in their chosen work oc-
Cured for the first time, as Rev. j. L.
Lewis, of Clarksdale, is in the North
Mississippi Conference and has here
tofore been with the remainder of the
family only at family reunions at
home. All of the brothers, except the
pastor of the Clarksdale church, claim
the same college as their alma mater.
Rev. H. P. Lewis, Sr., the father, has
been for fifty-three years member
of the South Mississippi Conference
and is now in Jackson.
At Scooba, the Rev. B. w. Lewis
has done a wonderful work in build
ing up the church, and the congrega
ton is anxious to have him again next
year.
Rev. o. s. Lewis reached home Fri
day evening and will occupy his pull
pit at Broad Street church as usua
tomorrow morning.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
A MISSISSIPPI
ENTHUSIAST
Mrs. Lena Gresham, Of Clinton,
Miss, Has a Few Facts to
Tell Our Readers About
Cardui.

Clinton. Miss.-"Thanks to Cardu,"
writes Mrs. Lena Gresham, OF this place.
ri have been greatly relieved"
T suffered for three years from female
inflammation, and had taken medicine
from four different physicians without
much benefit.
81 have received more benefit rom
seven bottles of Cardui, than from all Inc
physicians" -,
lust try Cardui. That's all we ask.
If speaks for itself. 1t has, helped SO SO
many thousands, it must be able 10
irving Cardui won't hurt you. 1t is
safe. harmless, gentle in action ana
purely vegetable.
If YOU are weak, tired, down and OUT
try Cardui.
IF YOU are sick, miserable, and suffer
from womanly pains, like headach!e
backache, dragging feelings; pans II
side. arms, legs, etc.-try Cardui.
II is the medicine for all women.
II is the tonic for you.
B-Write to. Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatts t1,
rooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga; enn, IoI opeeta
I1sfnIcfions, and 64-paee book. Home IIea,nen
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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27

for two weeks since his return from
Europe. He was surrounded at death
by his wife, his daughter and his son
and his brother, Henry James, the
English author.
1t was to be at the sick bedside of
his brother, Henry, that Professor
James several months ago went
abroad. After watching over his
brother until he recovered, they made
Joint trip through Europe. Profes-
sor James developed heart trouble
but continued his travels until his
condition alarmed him and he return
ed homeward. He arrived in Ameri
ca on August 1, and came immediate
ly to his summer home here. During
the week the attending physician saw
no cause for immediate fears, bu
Yesterday morning Professor james
complained of severe pains and thel
gradually passed away.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
MADRIz INVITED
TO Be ON HIS WAY

Washington, Aug. 27.-Honduras
officially has invited DR.. Madriz,
the deposed president of the Mic
araguan government at Managua, to
move on.
This information was received at
the state department yesterday from
its diplomatic representatives. 1t ac-
counts for the announcement that
Madriz, who fled from Nicaragua to
Amapala on the little Hondurean Is
land, just beyond the Nicaraguan bor-
der. is to leave Monday for Mexico.
The request of Honduras was based
on an article in the Washington con-
vention wherein it was provided spe-
officially that the leaders of faction
in one country shall not he permitted
to take refuge in department OF an
other country which borders on the
republic in which there was fac
tional trouble.
That Madriz is not going to Mexico
at the invitation of that country was
the opinion expressed here today, by
Charge dAffaires Ricoy of the Mexi
can embassy.
"I think the Mexican government
has not invited Madriz to come t'
Mexico" said the charge when ap
preached on the subject.
Chamorro President Pro Tenn.
Managua, Aug. 27.-General Emil
iano Chamorro, one OF Provisiona
President Estrada's chief lieutenant
and advisers and a spectacular figur'
in the revolution, will relieve JOS
Dolores Estrada as acting presiden
and occupy the office of chief execu
| tive of the republic until General IN
trada arrives at the capital prepare
L. 49,. ..a,a.oa Of the government
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
YEARS
IN The PASTORATE
Now Five Sons Do Follow in His Foot
steps, And They All Participate in
Protracted Services at Scoo-
ba, Mississippi.

1t is not often that minister OF the
gospel lives to see his five sons ac-
tive ministers of the gospel, with
father and sons all of the same de-
nomination, and all except the Oldest
son. in the same conference. Yet
such is the case in the South Missis-
sippi Conference, the facts being
brought to public notice last week
during a meeting in the Methodist
church at Scooba, Miss.
Rev. B. w. Lewis, the pastor of the
church, since the meeting opened Wed
nesday, Aug. 18th, in Scooba, has
been assisted by his four brothers
Rev. ]. r. Lewis, of Clarksdale, Miss
Rev. H. P. Lewis, Jr, of Natchez;
Rev. ]. M. Lewis, of Van Cleave, and
Rev. o. s. Lewis, pastor of Broad
Street church, Hattiesburg.
The brothers took turns in preach
ing and the entire family is musical
so at every service there was sol'
by quartette of the brothers, while
each took turns in leading the sing
ing. The meeting lasted until Thurs
day of this week, and never in tn
history of Scooba has one been s
largely attended. There were betwee
18 and 20 additions to the church
Another important result was the er
thusiastic prayer meeting of mel
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-08-27
Mr.. PINCH0T BLAMES
CONGRESS FGR fires

Washington, Aug. 27.-Gifford Pin
chot of the National Conservation AS
sociation and former head of the gov
ernment forest service, in a state
ment issued yesterday holds that the
loss of property and life in the recent
and present forest fires was unneces-
sary.
The disastrous results, he says, are
are traceable to the unpreparedness
to deal with the fire situation. He
scores members of Congress who have
opposed appropriations for the proper
equipment of forest rangers, and in
that connection names Senator Hey
burn of Idaho, whoes home 'town
Wallace, ID, suffered serious loss;
Senator Carter of Montana and Rep
resentative Mondell of Wyoming.