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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
POLICEMEN HOLD SMOKER
Mai. Sylvester Wants Men to Have
More Time at Home.

MAJ. Sylvester Wants Men to Have
More Time at Home.
The Polcemen's Association held a
smoker and entertainment last night IN
the Pythian Temple, where they listened
TO an address by their chief Maj. Syl-
vester
Maj. sylvester spoke of the history OF
policing and said that New York copied
her system after that OF London. He
said that he had never done police duty.
but that his association with his men had
made him policeman in every particular.
which he was proud Of
Il want 10 see the time when this city
shall be the best pOliced in the world"
said Mai. Sylvester. He further said that
when he would have a reserve force that
would justify him In letting the men have
more time at their homes.
George W. Wilson entertained the Off
GERS with several selection from Shake
speare, and said that he had often won
dered from what source the great drama
fist got his ideas. But II occurred 70 him
that the sleep walk IN Macbeth might
have been suggested by some ancient
police, probably an ancestor OF some OF
the Washington officers.
a song and dance was given by Charles
Lewis and Prof, Keller gave several
poetical selections. E. Lawrence Phillips
was on hand and amused the audience
with his many humorous fetes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Chase's-NHt Wills.

Nat NJ Wills will hold levee Of
laughter at Chases all next week. and
the loyal legion OF polite vaudeville lovers
Will, as usual, fill every nook and Granny
of the big playhouse. Nat is Washing
toms favorite comic son. and his one or
more annual appearances here are indeed
red letter events IN the local amusement
calendar. This time he will offer fresh
optimism and oracularity In the guise
Of songs. parodies. and pecuIiarlties.
Laughter once started by him will grow
as fast as a mammoth SNOWFALL rolling
down HILL His reflections upon things
personal. social. political. and otherwise
are reported from New York, where he
has been playing an extended engage
ment. 10 be the funniest he has ever
perpeTated. The supplementary leading
position Of honor viii be filed by beaut!-
full Eleanor Gordon. Electrically famous
as the star Of the Boston Theater stock
company. With fine company Of play
ers. including Joseph Sullivan, Miss Cor
don will present Tips on Tap" a rapid
little comedy dealing with racing. Third
among the principal offerings viii be the
foreign novelty given by the Five Armanis
from Italy. Il Is called a Night in
Naples" A sensational feature VII be
provided by the Vivians. who are said TO
be wonderful sharpshooters. and who give
a series Of astonishing feats in their act
entitled The Mystic Chimes" Frank
Orth and Harry Fern Will be conspicuous
in Sing that Book" Other
attractive numbers include the Mario
trio IN a European Offering exploiting
marvellous muscularity. Lightning" Hop
per, the comic cartoonlst. who puts a
laugh in every stroke Of his chalk. and
the delightful v.tagraph subject. a Visit
10 the Zoo in Paris"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

that gave her. what she considers. su-
preme delight, and that was Washington,
and the reason IS very plain. She sang
the title role In The Merry Widow
when Mr.. Taft was inaugurated. and be-
sides having audiences composed Of our
best people from all over the world, as
well as many other distinguished for
eigners, among them were those Of her
native land. Seldom has any one ever
received such an ovation as did Miss
Cameron on that occasion, and it is IN
c3r~stood that the receptions after the per-
formances completely Frustrated her, so
much so that Mr.. Savage had TO give her
one weeks vacation afterward IN which
TO rest The Merry Widow will be az
the New National for one week beginning
next Monday night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
want PRINTING Appropriation

The Commissioners have asked Con
gress for an appropriation Of $500 to be
used in printing and binding the revised
police regulations.
Regulations have been frequently
amended and additions made thereto since
they were last compiled, the amendments
and additions being pasted IN the original
issue Under direction Of a special com
mittee the old regulations have been re-
vtsed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
COIumbia-KyOtO and Japan of To.
day.

In marked contrast to the up-to-date
Japan shown in the Burton Holmes
Travelogue last week, will be the subject
at the Columbia Theater, Sunday night.
''The old Japan of to-day" Taking his
fellow-travelers from Tokyo to Kyoto.
Mr.. Kramer will there show 10 them the
many wonderfully picturesque phases Of
the daily life OF the japanese in a locality
as yet comparatively uncontaminated by
contact with the world Of the tourist and
the commercial traveller. As in last
weeks Japaneses lecture, every picture
to be shown in The old japan OF to-day"
will be absolutely new-the colored Ian
tern slides being unusually beautiful. and
the motion pictures particularly quaint
and interesting as "Reminiscences
of actual conditions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Police Cnntntn Sues for Libel.

Charles Mckinley, Joseph SchIadt. and
the Spectator Publishing Company were
yesterday made defendants in a suit for
damages Of S25,OOO fled by Police Capt.
Henry Schneider. The plaintiff bases the
suit upon a story printed in Brickbats
and Bouquet last May. He says it charg-
ed him with Prosecuting Joe schladt, pro
prletor of the West Washington Hotel
The story referred to the captain as a
"sanctlmonious skunk
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
The Gayety-"GirIs from Happy
land"

At the Gayety Theater during the COM
ing week the attraction will be the Girls
from Happyand.' with Billy w. Watson.
the German comedian. as the principal
feature.
a beauty chorus of thirty bright, fas-
cinating, and well-shaped young women
are kept busy with the Introduction of
many novel ensembles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
The Academy-"saI, the Circu. GirI.p

The Academy-"saI, the Circus GirI.r
a good idea Of circus life with a travel
Ing road company IS offered IN the latest
A. II. Woods thriller. sal. the Circus
Gal booked as the attraction at the
Academy beginning next Monday evening.
II is described as one OF the best pro-
auctions Of its kind on the road, and Is
destined 70 have a profitable engagement.
II contains four acts and eleven scenes.
tells plausible story, with plenty Of
wholesome comedy, heart interest. sensa-
lions, and climaxes, that appeal. Matt
nees will be given, as usual. on Tuesday.
Thursday, and Saturday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
CHASE s.

Albert Cheyalier 2:l5 and Sis
One Of the greatest q English character ac-
tors In his appealing and masterful delinea-
tons Of sympathetic types. a Fallen Star"
Mrs 'Enry 'Awkins." The Workhouse
Man" and other pictures faithfully drawn.
A splendid supporting bill q high grade yau-
derille, including :, Miller Kent & Co, Cook
a Icrenz, and educated elephant
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
FOR PROTECTION OF HORSES.
Supt. Wood Wants Cleaning Ma
chimes to Remove SIipperyness.

chimes to Remove Siipperyness.
Supt. Wood. Of the STRENGTHENING de-
partment, said yesterday that with three
street washing machines he believes he
could remove the slipperyness from the
streets
There are in Washington 100000 SC aa-e
yards OF slippery asphalt. and with waSL
ing machines with a daily capacity CT
cleaning 5000 yards he can keep the
streets in a clean and safe condition.
Commissioner West asked Congress per-
mission TO use $500 of the STRENGTHENING
appropriation for the purchase OF washing
machines but the Senate has seen III 10
reduce the amount to $4,000.
The Humane Society has asked the
Commissioners 10 have the asphalt streets
washed as a matter OF protection 10
horses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
MURDER CASE PUT OVER.
Seyenty-five More TaIesmen Needed
for willard Jury

AS the venire Of fifty talesmen failed
TO provide jury to hear the Willard
murder case in Criminal Court No. 1 yes
terday, Justice Gould adjourned court
until next Monday. after directing the
summOning OF seventy-fve additional
talesmen. The court did not think Il
advisable to go further with the case
this week, as such procedure might
cause the jury to be locked up over
Sunday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Virginia Pioneer Dien-

One OF the oldest citizens of Loudour
County. Va, NJ. L. Kendrick, died Tues
day at his home, In Waxpool. He was
eighty-One years old. He is survived by
his wife. Mary A. Kendrick. and three
sons, W. A Kendrick, c. E. Kendrick
and r. z. Kendrlck. all Of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Insurance and Public.

You are handling not your own
moneys, but the savings Of the people.
You are not responsible for the legisla-
ton. and you have no duty In any way
by any method which viii not stand full
and public discussion 10 thwart any
attack that may be made upon the inter
ests committed 10 your care. You can. 7
believe, trust the people. If they under
stand the situation, much better than
you can trust those who are pUrchss-
able. OF run the risk in the future OF
reaping the harvest which must newt
ably be reaped # there is soWn in our
legislative halls the seeds Of bribery and
corruption.
we must realize that governmental
agencies are Of great Importance 10 pro-
tect adequately the people who are de-
pendent upon the safe and honest man
agement Of these companies for Tee Sc
curity Of their homes. the protection Of
their wives and children. think there
ought 10 he such a sense OF honor and
such an appreciation OF obligation 10 this
great business that any attempt 10 Sc
cure a favor from an insurance depart
ment, TO prevent an examination, or 10
modify a correct report. would be re-
gaTded as an act OF treachery 20 the
whole insurance business. and receive its
Just condemnation from the many, the
great majority, the honorable and able
men who are engaged IN H.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

side to the play, a1ouDding N NE and
gayety and cheerful humor No cast or
recent years has excited greater praise
than that selected by Frederic Thompson.
who Ia also responsible for the splendid
staging. The original players. ell TO
tanned, include William Courtieigh. Nam
cite Comstock. Mrs Henderson, Emily
Wurster, a remarkable child; Edna Con-
roy, s. X. Walker. George Clare. NJ. B.
Snyder C. Russell Sage. and score of
others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Lodge Holds n Rannuet.

Myron NJ. Parker Lodge No. q, F. A.
and A. NJ, held a banquet on Tuesday
evening, which was largely attended and
enjoyed. Announcement was made that
A. c. Priest. residing near Alexandra,
Va. was entitled 70 the piano
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
NEW NORFOLK LINE

GO ONE STR. ST. ROUND q =
R& WAY JOHNS TRIP |S
SATURDAY EXCURSION, 500 ROUND TRIP.
POTOMAC & CHESAPEAKE STEAMBOAT co
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
TIE RFLAsCo.

The Beauty Spot. At 81
Comedian Jefferson De Angels frulicking IN
the Herbeft-re KUven musical comedy about
the lady With a mole on her knee. Big
beauty chorus a feature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
THE COLUMBIA

The Servant in the House ........At 2:l5 and 81
Engagement Of Charles Ram Kennedy's
powerful allegorioal play with the theme Of
universal brotherhood. A play which can be
been half a dozen times without diminishing
interest. Tyrone Power. Edith Crane, Jessie
Glendinning George w. Wilson. Wilfred
Roger. David Glassford and Harold DE
Becker form strong company Il interpret
ing players.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
TRANSFER PATTERNS.

Upon receipt Of his pattern. ordered on coupon
below, place the rough glazed side Of the pattern
down on material to be stamped then press hot
fat-iron on the back OF smooth side Of the pattern
Be CAREFUL not 10 let pattern slipl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Observation-Disclosures Robson.

Eleanor Robson viii appear at the Be
lasco Theater next week in THE Dawn
Of Tomorrow" by Mrs. Frances Hodg-
son Burnett. Miss Robson appears as
Glad, street waif, and the story con-
Germs itself with the saving Of Sir Oliver
Holt. Sir Oliver. after a long career as
a London financial power. is on the verge
Of a mental collapse. Seeing ahead Of
him only the Darkness and living death
Of imbecility, Sir Oliver decides 10 make
away with himself. He secretly purchases
a shabby suit of clothes and a revolver.
and slips away TO the heart OF the east
end Of London. where the suicide of one
poorly dressed unfortunate more or less
viii attract little notice. But through the
fog of disreputable Apple Blossom Court
a red-headed, white-faced elf. with the
philosophy of life distinctly her own.
comes to the rescue of the downcast
stranger She guesses This purpose and
tells him his relief lies in "Thinkin bout
sompin' else" She interests him in the
squalld life Of herself and her associates
and already he begins 10 feel better. He
gives her money for food-it is snatcbed
from her hand by one Of the thieving
denizens OF the CORTLAND in a twinkling
Sir oliver. the man who but a few hours
before could scarcely speak above a whis-
per, who was willingly standing on the
brink Of death. is racing after the thief.
pell-mell through the fog and filth Of
Apple Blossom Court, lodging garbage
cans and hot coffee carts until he returns
victorious, with the reG-headed girls coin
in his hand. He does more than this. he
aids the girl TO prove her sweetheart in
nOcent Of a crime with which he had
been charged, and, altogether. brings so
much happiness to Apple BLOSSOM Court
that he becomes happier himself-and
very much healthier. Miss Robson's com
pany is the same that appeared with her
for six months in New York last season
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

Broadway After OAR" ,.............At 2l5 and 81
play Ct action and excitement, played By
an excellent company
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
The columbIo-"A Fool There Was. .

The newest Frederic Thompson produc-
ton, "A Fool There Was" with Robert
Hilliard as the star, comes TO the Co
lumbia on Monday next for a week.
Vivid pictorially is a scene upon the
deck Of All outgoing ocean liner, where
the fool and his temptress are first
thrown together. that is d marvel OF
stage realism. Dramatically. there Is a
last act. led up to episodes scarcely less
absorbing. where billiard gives a por-
trayal Of the agony of a tortured soul
that has been called the most tense and
thrilling since Mansfield depicted the last
moments of that strange dual personality.
Jekyll and Hyde. But there is a reverse
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
THE NEW NATIONAL.

tAito iNAiiS 81
The musical comedy hi. Of tive seasons BY
the authors Of Bright Eyes" Clifton Craw-
ford and Msyme GehTue From start TO finish
a riot Of song and fun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
MISUSE or PAY ROLLS
School Principals Blamed for
Gross Irregularities.
WORK NOT DONE BY TEACHERS

Capt. James r. Oyster, President of
Board of Education, Declares the
Practice Must BE StOpped-Condi-
tiOn Of Schools in Southwest Wash
ingtOn CenSured-Changes Made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Frances Cameron with "The Merry
widow"

Miss Frances Cameron, whose Oriental
beauty. together with her many talents.
have made her such a favorite. as the
prima donna Of THE Merry Widow Gem
pany. will make her second appearance
next week In this city. She has been
singing Sonia for two seasons in the East.
While she enjoys the part, she claims
that there is just one city in the union
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20
Essential of Cooperation.


The instrumentaIities Of government
are human You cannot depend exclu-
siyely on either a governmental agency
or a private agency; there must be CO.
operation and fundamentally that spirit
pervading the insurance world which de-
mands no protection for ill-doing, which
demands that every report TO a depart
ment shall be fair. exact and full. and
that all examinations shall be thorough
and that examinations shall be frequent.
it is that spirit, maintained through the
influence OF an organization Ike this
which will greatly aid you In securing the
legislation that YOU may think important
for your protection and the demonsra-
ton that all # you desire TO be, in our
respective states, above any suspicion.
1T IS a disgrace 10 any State when
through a disclosure IL is found that a
State department. existing for the pUr-
pose OF protecting those who cannot pro-
tect themselves. has been faithless and
that in consequence managers intrusted
with fduciary obligations have proved
recreant to their duty. Every citizen must
blush when he realizes that such a stain
has come upon the name of his State"
Business of the Session.
President s. c. Durham called the con
vention to order yesterday morning al
1880 o'clock. and Thomas f. Drake.
superintendent Of insurance in the Dis
trict, welcomed the delegates on behalf
az the citizens Of the Capital Robert
Lynn Cox, general counsel Of the Asso-
citation of Life Insurance Presidents Of
New York, responded.
John a. Hartigan, Of Minnesota. was
called upon for the first address on the
topic Of the day. Uniformity of state
laws" He declared confusion and In
justice 70 policy holders was resulting
from a variety Of state laws and taxes
instead of a uniform policy.
George H. NOyes, OF Milwaukee held
that uniform Interpretation Of laws is
just as important as uniform statutes
He said laws are now interpreted diff
ferently in every State, and advised some
form Of general cooperation by State
officers.
At both morning and'afternoon sessions
informal discussions followed the set ad-
dresses, ali along the lines of opinions as
to uniform laws and equal taxes in each
state
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

Place name Of Miss Il. Z Crawford on the list Of
substitute teachers in the graded and high schools
Place names Of Mrs Elizabeth B. Magruder Miss
Lucy B. Bush. and Miss Cora Mensugh on list Of
substitute teachers in graded schools.
Place name OF Miss NJ L. Snyder on list q
substitute teachers in kindergarten department Of the
public schools.
Grant extension Of leave for Tires months 10
Miss L. NJ. WamEn, now on leave Of abssnce
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

THE LYCECM
The Yankee Doodle Girls ......At 2l5 and 81
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Miss VI. /, Davis from kindergarten assistant 20
kindergarten principal, Hyde % the Smallwood
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THE GAYETY.
Fusoe GIFTS 2l5 and s:l5
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-20

HYDE School.
H. A. simmons. CaTetaker Of portable school az
the VI Street High School. 70 take effect when
building is turned over 20 board.
I. A. Bowie Caretaker Of portable school az the
Armstrong Manual Training School. 70 take effect
when building is turned over 70 board.
f. a. Morris. caretaksr Of portable school at the
Orr School to take effect when building Is turlsd
-. r.-l
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-27

Mr. Cox. always graceful and fluent orator made
an appropriate address in behalf and for once in
his life, withheld the humor that bubbled within him.
Mr.. Cox lauded International good Will and gnve
credit TO the Orient for the boon Of chemistry and
mathematics. We sat long at table and then retired
In a body TO another room, where we smoked and
converSed. Soon Lieuten0pt Staunton the Admiras
nag lieutenant came 10 me and said entertainers
had asked the Admiral If he would like to address
his own men of The crew The Admiral requested mc
TO serve as his proxy for the purpose felt no hesl
tauon In addressing my own men, certainly not. II
might thereby please the commander In chief We
went to the great hall or Ia by where the men were
assembled for smoking
The Turkish officials alert and doubtless
eager to observe the attitude OF officer to man In th&
navy of n democratic nation. our men were in fine
but Legitimate spirits l learned chat they had agreed
among themselves to restrict their drinking OF the
seductive champagne to one glass for each man and
they had kept the faith In my address | explained
to the men the very exceptional nature of His Mai.
eSys hospitality and the absence OF all hope on our
own part that could ever make any ADEQUATE re-
turn in kind.
But said l. I'VE can at least give expression to
nm appreciation that viii match royal enter
talnmcnt Then called for three cheers for His
Majesty the Sultan" and they were given with n
Will had observed that the Turks gave but one
cheer to the Sultan. so our own three cheers must
have been impressive
Resumng. reminded the men that the Sultan had
brought us into close company that night with mem
bers Of the Turkish army and navy aud called for
another three cheers this time for te Turkish army
and navy Again the cheers rang out Justify and
pleasure illumiued the faces OF our Turkish friends
We were doing good, dynamic work. but the climax
approached
next told the that had just learned that
while we were dining the Sultan had caused steamer
to he sent alongside the Kenrsargc with precisely the
same dinner FOR the officers aud who had not
been so fortunate to Join shore. The effect
OF thls news electrical Nothing could have
pleased the men more When the murmur OF delight
had SubSided sad.-'Men Il aIlaenrs that Ills Mai