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The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THREE TEAMS WITHDRA "
Commercial League Personnel Will
Have to Be Changed.
Schedule Drafted at Recent Meeting
to Stnnd-New Makeup Not
Decided.

At the meeting OF the Commercial Base
ball League last night. at the R. p. An
drews Paper Companys store. only three
teams were present They were The
Washington Herald, r. p. Andrews. and
Brentanos. The three other teams.
Hecht & Co. J. T. Varnall & Sons. and
Berry & Whitmore have forfeited their
franchises.
The league viii hold another meeting
on Thursday evening 70 decide what
teams will be admitted into the league
20 make up the original six teams, under
which the league was formed. The three
remaining teams each paid their entrance
fee last night. at which time all Of the
teams were 70 have paid.
Vice President G. W Swift said last
night that he did not know what teams
viii be admitted TO the league, and he
would like to hear from any commercial
house that has uniformed team and
wishes to enter the league. Any team so
desiring can address G. W. Swift Bren-
tanos book store. Twelfth and f streets
northwest
Although the schedule for the games
Is made up. II viii not have to be
changed as the new teams Will take the
places Of those which have drawn out.
There was no business transacted last
night, beyond going over the names OF
several teams on which they may decide
70 bring into the league, but at the close
OF the meeting no definite plans had been
made
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
DEATH CALLS JOSEPH GAWLER.
Prominent Undertaken Resident OF
Washington Eighty-three Years.

Joseph Gawler. one Of the Oldest citi-
zens OF washington, died yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock from senHe debility. at
his residence. 1852 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
Mr. Gawler was elghty-three years old.
and since the age OF seventeen years had
been a resident OF this city He had been
an undertaken for years. and conducted
funerals OF men prominent in official life
He was born in Bristol, England. on June
q. 1877. coming TO this country when five
years old. and lived in Alexandria. Va.
until before moving 20 Washington In
1850 he went into business for himself as
a cabinet maker. and later established an
undertaking business.
Mr.. Gawler was a prominent member Of
the Association OF Oldest Inhabitants. a
past master Of Dawson Lodge. No. ls:
member Of Hiram Lodge. No. TO- T. A.
A NJ, and Washington Commandery.
knights Templar
Funeral services will be held at the
family residence on Friday afternoon AT
30 o'clock, Rev. s. r. Murray, Of Aber-
deem. Nd. officiating. Services at the
grave will be conducted under the direc-
ton Of Dawson Lodge. Panbearers will
be chosen from that order.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
SOUTHERN CONGRESSMAN
STIRRED BY PROSECUTION

Southerners in Congress were much
stirred up yesterday as the result OF the
cotton prosecutions in New York by the
Department Of Justice. Some or them are
disposed 90 charge that the government
action is favorit.sm by the government
10 New York spectators. They assert
that the Southern cotton men. operators
and brokers. have the New York specula-
tors. who are largely bears. at their
mercy. and that being unable 20 get cot
ton, they have appealed to Washington
20 help them in a bear raid.
Senator smith, OF South Carolina. who
IS an authority on cotton. is going 70
make this charge IN a speech I'm the SEN
ate to-day when the resolution approprI-
atlng SC5.o00 20 continue the investigation
into the high cost Of living comes up for
consideration. The South Carolina Sena-
tor is said 20 be loaded with a red hot
speech.
This New York gang can sell down
the price Of cotton TO their hearts con-
tent" said Representative Rurleson. OF
Texas. yesterday In speaking OF the ac-
ton or the administration with reference
10 the cotton pool. But when the gam
blers begin to sell the cotton up the ad-
ministration jumps, in with prosecu-
ton. 1 am opposed to both classes of
gamblers. This whole affair smacks OF
sectionalism. Why did not Mr.. Wicker
sham prosecute Patten when his opera
lions in wheat raised the price Of bread
in every innocent home in the country
The Department Of Justice declined 10
discuss the cotton pool inquiry yesterday.
or 70 comment on the reports that opera
tors Of the bear pool Of the market had
complained to Washington when they
found themselves In a hole.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THE LADY FROM JACKS
AUTHORS NOTE

The Lady from Jacks" American farce
written for Mr.. Thomas W Ryley the American
manager and INTERPRETED By an American company
Of distinction. seeks % apply % the simple world
o. American circus people and music hall entertain
Crs the satrical method which SUCCESSFULLY derided
the rCvstcreTs of nv Girl from ReC1or'A" Sweet
Jenny Aim0nte, diving Venus of the Hippodrume
and her parents the proprietCrs az ''Relshazzsr's
Educated Animals are actual denizons Of Sheeps-
head Bay. The strange adventure Of Dr. Stuyresant
De Nyune and Dulcie his fair young wife. Of
Cunning Blossom. commodore 81 yacht club and
Dolly kibhle his volatile friend. Of Peter Joles
president o. the "Feeding-bottle Trust Of Australia
Of Fred. the waiter at Jacks and Selma, the
Swedish maid; Of Col Dufkin. the virEinian. and
his partner. Col. Carrolltn. L adventure which
delighted the gossips o. the fashionable world
little while ago. and was amply reported in the
newspapers And II IL is here treated in 4 Rabel-
asian sp1t those who rrcan II Will admit that
the treatment might have been far more garish and
have yet remained within tho lines II the stricest
veracity. Since the days n 'Trby" the pav-
goers Of America have treated me with far too
BY incIrsions with the domain Of the paragraphs
writer's PAUL NJ. POTTER.
In these words, printed on the pro-
gramme, the author OF The Lady from
Jacks" seeks 70 condone his latest con-
tribution 10 the stage. A man who apol-
ogizes in advance Of committing an act.
is doubly responsible for the ultimate
results. Evidently believing that fact
is stranger than fiction. Mr. Potter de-
clares that the characters and incidents
Of his play are taken from real life, thus
adroltly sbsolving himself from the pos
sible charge of mental alteration at the
time he concocted 1.-The Lady from
Jacks" II is new way to shift re-
sponsibility.
II he really thinks that the treatment
is Rabelaisian and could be far more
garish." he is probably alone in that
opinion, for a more remarkable conglom-
Grafton Of rough-and-tumble attempts at
comedy. bizarre characters, and vapid
situations was perhaps never before
strung together in the name Of farce.
A play Of this kind IS unnecessary 70
the entertainment of people of the aver
age taste. and those who came last
night remained more out of curiosity
than through the expectation Of being en-
tertained. The play had not progressed
beyond the second act before the general
attitude was What's next?"
Mr.. Potter has certainly added 10 his
reputation IN writing "The Lady from
Jacks" but It is not a reputation that a
good American playwright should want.
That his latest effort will speedily find it's
way to oblivion is inevitable. and no more
felioitous event could possibly happen.
It would be impossible to recite the
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
COST OF ILLUMINATING GAS
Facts and Figures of Interest to Westinghouse.

Guiding Legal expenses have increased
as cents per 1000 feet OF gas
over six hundred thousand dollars OF
its surplus earnings in the past three
years has been spent in the extension
OF plant and street mains; and now the
company wants to capitalize this 100000.
and millions more that have been taken
from the consumers pockets in past
years. and issue aGainst 1t stocks, bonds.
or certificates OF Indebtedness (whatever
YOU care to call the paper. and have
the consumer again pay out money in
the shape Of dividends or interest on
this paper foi the rest OF his life.
Eighty cent gas. at least, is immediate
w possible II this Republication is pre-
Neated. according to the companys own
reports Below is consolidated report
for the past three years. when gives total
receipts and expenditures and costs per
l.oo0 feet of gas. also. a comparison with
the report OF the New York Public Serv-
ice Commission:
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Lave u ahseuce FOR five months is granted Col
WILLIAM y. CONIEGYS assistant rayuaz-e-
gencul % take effect 1u cr ahert May g. 1910
The f1-'Vi1s Assignments ~ l.f-e-s rerrr-r- no
NOTED are ordered: WILLIAM J.. EVANS. mo
mo'ed from lieutenant cr.aue'. Eleventh Iufsu-
trg. 90 ca.0ue. and assigned r0 the Tuelty--trl
Infantry JOHN = MALLORY rr-u0-ed from
major Twelfth Infantry. 20 lieutenant colonel.
and assigned On the Eleventh Infantry. SANJ FL
". MILLER. promoted fr1U major unassigned.
20 lieutenant colonel. and assigned 90 tle
TUantytfh Iufar'- THOMAS a.. HANSON.
promoted from captain. Nineteenth I-tl-rrr %
major and assigned TO the Ega-h Infantry.
SANJ FL T. MCINTYRE. Irr--lted fIull FRS.
Lieutenant. Fourth Infantry. 90 cap-siv. and as-
signed tp The Nineteenth I-fsutv- EVERETT
y. BOWMAN. promoted from -ec1rd lieutenant.
Thirteenth lniantr 90 first lieutenant and as
signed % the Fourth Infantry. HOMER y
PRESTON. V--u0,ed from second lieutenant.
TrcnZ-frst lrfart-. % -rst Lieutenant ard as
signed On the Second Infantry.
Capt. HENRY O. CLEMENT Jr.. Twertr-rfrth
Infantry. VIII proceed % Joint his Company q.
Fort Porter. y. s.
Second Lent. WILLIAM N-CLEANE. Second
Field Arricv BE- Transferred 40 his own re-
quest. 90 rle Fourth Field ARTILLERY.
Leave ~ absence Ter one month is granted Fi-s.
Lieut.. OLIVER T. ROBINSON. Twzutycgd,d
Infantry.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Attention, OptimiStS!
Announcement for Sunday,
May l, "The 0ptimists'
Garden"
By THE 0PTIMIST.

A slight departure from our
regular discussion in announced
for the next contest.
Instead OF writing on a given
subject, or in sending I'm auOtn-
lions from your fnvOrite poets
and authors, I am going TO ask
the members each TO contribute
some flower Of optimism 20 the
ODtimistS' Garden, which will
bloom on the first day of May.
And l want every contribution
TO be original as far rs possible.
Take some flower as yOur sym
Dol. and let IL stand for some on
timistic thought.
Send IL I'm ns your NTnv D.v
contribution 10 the OptImistS,
Garden.
The best contributions will re-
ceive the regular prIEes-ten Of
81 each.
want TO make this one of the
most attractive of our Sunday
sympOSiums.
The new members are Invited
To contributes don't think he
canse you are not n regular that
your ideas are not welcome. We
want to benefit by your ideas, as
well as our own. There can
never be TOO many beautiful
thoughts.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

Editor The Washington Herald:
Twenty per cent dividends. aggregating
over a half million dollars. were distrib-
uted to the 1000 fortunate stockholders
Of the Washington Gas Light Company
in 1909. Two Of the largest stockholders
received $4,000
The salary Of the president OF the
company Is $4,000 per year. although the
president Of the Illinois Central Railroad.
stretching from Chicago to New Orleans.
gets but $4,000 a year. Five Of the lead
ing officials Of the gas company receive
over $4,000 per year
The gross earnings from the $1,000 con-
sumers are steadily increasing. in spite
Of the reduction in price OF gas from
800 70 80 cents per 1000 feet The cost
OF manufacture has decreased 81 cents
per 1000 feet in the last two years.
while the Commercial and general Qn-
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

ramihcations OF the plot. still more 20
describe the salacious intentions OF the
various situations. Every known theatri-
cal trick except the slap-stick and the
settler bottle are vainIy introduced to
create laughs, even 20 the glass-crash
and the separation OF people from por-
tons Of their attire
The only things that stirred the audience
into applause were two good vaudeville
turns which were introduced. and a song.
which, be II a shame 10 record. was en-
cored once.
out Of consideration for those artists
OF the cast who worked hard and who
have earned honorable records in the
past. it is presumed that they would pre-
fer their names 10 be Unrecorded.
WILLIAM OSBORN.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Honey Melody Renten.

Boston, April 19.-Young Loughrey, OF
Philadelphia. won an easy decision over
Honey Melody in the ten-round go at the
Armory a. A. tonight. Melody was
wild in the first round. In the second
round a succession Of lefts put Melody
down. bat he took his medicine gamely.
In the fourth he was fioored again. and
in each Of the remaining rounds it looked
as If Melody would be put away, but
there was not weight enough in the
punches he received.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

New York. April 19.-The governments
investigation Of the bull pool OF cotton
was begun to-day at the Federal build
ing when four members OF the cotton eX-
change were called before the Federal
grand jury 70 tell what they knew OF an
alleged agreement entered into on Feb
ruary 26. 1910, by Frank b. Hayne. Will
lam p. Brown. and others to control the
price OF cotton. Three Of the four men
examined are Norris Sellars. Of Dick
Brothers & Co; George w Neville, OF
stephen NJ. Weld & Co. and Evans R.
Dick.
After a session lasting not quite two
hours the examination was adjourned
until next Thursday. Assistant United
States Attorney General Clarke Nc
Kercher is conducting the examination.
Il was stated by a man who talked
with members Of the ffm OF Dick Broth
ers & Co, after the investigation was
over for the day. that the government
is now in possession Of the contract Of
February 26. between the leaders of the
bull pool and that the government also
has other data showing that the bull
operators had made agreements with
spinning interests by which the spinners
were TO take from the pool members all
OF the cotton delivered to them on the
long contracts and that the conditions OF
these agreements as TO prices and de-
livery violate the Federal laws against
monopoly and restraint OF trade
Ask for Records.
The subpoenas call for the submission
10 the grand jury of copies Of the agree
nent Of February g. and all other rec
ords and papers relating to the alleged
pool. II is charged that the agreement
provided among other things. that Hayne
and Brown should each purchase $4,000
bales of cotton for delivery between
March and July at certain prices and
under certain conditions set forth in the
agreement. There are said 10 be three
men beside Hayne and Brown interested
in the pool
James A. Patten. OF Chicago. who is
known 70 be on the bull side % the
cotton market. is said TO be a member OF
the pool, but this has been denied by
Mr.. Patterns friends who say that it IS
merely by accident that he finds himself
on the side Of the market as are Hayne
and Brown. Mr.. Patten viii arrive in
New York tomorrow
After the comparatively small break OF
81 a bale on Monday, following the news
Of the governments action. cotton went
UP 60 cents bale to-day and the mar
ket was strong. This led the bulls who
say that the governments action was
instiseted By bears who found them
selves in a-tisht place. 90 declare that
the attempt 10 break the market failed.
and that no matter what happens in the
investigation II can have no effect on
May cotton.
The impression that the investigation is
the result Of "squeaI' on the part OF
the bears, was widely credited to-day,
and the governments action came in for
unfsvorable comment from many promi-
nent cotton houses.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
FATHER CLAIMS BOYS BODY.
Elevator Conductor Found Dead in
Room Yesterday Morning.

The body Of Henry LabarEe, an eieva-
tor conductor az the New Willard. who
was found dead yesterday morning in his
room al SIS Twelfth street northwest, has
been taken charge Of by National Casket
Company, and will be shipped 10 Cahooes.
\. Y. for in-erment
In telegram received by the police
department last night from L.aDarge' S
father, the department was given Instruc-
tons for disposition OF the body. La
barge was twenty-five years old, and had
been in this city but a short time. Coro-
ner hewitt gave a certificate OF accidental
death.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Naval Orders.

The following orders have been issued.
Capt. B. W. HODGES. detached duty Command
Wisconsin; O. Naval Medical Srhoo, Hrsr.-al.
Washington, u. c.. Tor observation and rre1,-
meur
Commando J. STRAUSS detached duty command
Montgomery. % home ard wait orders.
Commander F. F. CAPEHABT. 60 duty as assist
ant 70 the Bureau Of Ordnance. Navy Depart
Ucut Washington. D. a.
Commander Y. %. CHASE detached duty as as-
s.staut 20 the Bureau n Ordnance. Navy De
rarmert. Washington. D. c.; % dirty command
M0ntg-m-rv.
Lieut.. Commander W. X. WHITE detached duty
Bureau ~ Navigation Navy Department Wash
ington. d. c. 20 duty New York SlIrtrLdirE
COMPANY Camden y. j.. as assistant % the
inspector q machinery. connection with Utah
and as senior engineer officer when placed in
commission.
Ensign ", H. BOOTH detached Prairie; 10 duty
Kansas.
Eusign A s. HICKEY. 20 duty Dolphin
Midshipman 7. r. WARREN detached duty under
instruction Reserve Torpedo Division. navy yard
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Policeman sutton to Appeal.

Attorney William E. Ambrose stated
yesterday afternoon that an appeal will
be entered in the case Of Policeman E
a. sutton, Of the Fifth precinct. who
was found guilty Of an infraction OF the
rules In connection with the detention OF
Addie Moran. woman prisoner. at that
station. A fine Of $50 was imposed upon
Sutton
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
BOWLERS MAKE MERRY.
National Union League Ends Seasor
with n BANQUET

with n Banquet,
The National Union Bowling League
rounded out its season in jolly style last
night, when prizes were distributed and
wagers made good at the annual banquet
In ECkstein's cafe
A satirical history OF the league during
the past season by Frank Dom and a
prize grab box arranged by II. +. Oehler
were the features. Numerous witty i'm
promptu speeches were made. the affair
concluding with a silent toast to the
memory OF a departed member. Richard
Murphy.
The highest average-17O 1O-75-went to
H Oehler. OF the Mutuals: the high set
6O6-to Harris. of the Columbia team.
The highest score was rolled by McIn-
tyre, OF the Harmony team-2S5.
The following is taken from the Official
average and prize sheet:
Columbia-Games PLAYED. 81 : high average. l52 IS
high game SIS high set $50
Oroles-Games played. 81 high average i53 i-e ;
high game 50: high set. ISIS
Harnony-Garnes played. 81 high average. iis 20
high game. e7: high set 253i.
Mutuals-Games played. 81 high average, l59 Is;
high game CO.. high Set 264.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THE NEW NATIONAL
TODAY

Billie Burke in Mrs. Dot. .....At 2.l5 and 8.
A smart English comedy by W Somerset
MausAau. Bright lines and farcicaI siula-
TONS Charming Billie Burke IN a role that
JUS; suits her delightful personality. A
notable company Of American and English
PLAYERS. including Frederick Carr. Julian
Esrangc. Licne Hogarth. Kate Meek.
Annie ESmoud. Anne Meredith. and Basil
Halian
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
LADIES' sEvEN-GoRED SKIRT.
Paris Pattern No. 1926
All Seams Allowed.


The Handkerchief tunic which drops a
little at each side in square points is an
attractive form Of this fashionable style
skirt. The pictured design has also a
panel arrangement in front which will
be found extremely becoming. and the
hounce section continues to the waist
line IN the back in two box-plaits. the
closing being effected at their center.
For the making OF handkerchief linen.
lawn, organdy. swiss. fancy dimitv. sum
mer silk and other sheer fabrics this
will prove good model; also it NAV be
made OF fancy net. grenadine, wolfe or
nuns yelling. Bordered fabrics can also
be used TO great advantage. The pic
tured garment is made Of dahlIa-colored
wolfe. The pattern is in s sizes %
to 30 inches waist measure. For 2s
waist the skirt requires made Of ma
terial with nap 5B yards So inches wide
or without nap, 81 yards 3s inches wide.
Width Of lower edge about 3zs yards.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Policeman Removed to Home

Policeman West Hutchinson. Of the
First precinct. who was taken to the
Emergency Hospital yesterday morning
from Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, suffering from an
acute attack Of indigestion. was later re-
moved TO his home.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

Charleston. 5. C., 10 duty Cu,t.easa, ul.sr is-
sfu0-in--
MiLs-i-ua1 A. C. uIBRELL detached la,y Ms
-l-r- t1 Gu-F Prairie
Paymls-.- O.. ~. REEVES j.. 20 d--r N-r.,
H.-rifsl. Las Ariu7= Colo. IS purchasing T1y
once. l1y C-lcs-. a1d general e1-eLsere-.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THE BELAsCo.

'.e Afoeeitt' I'D 4hnes Nigltulare
AZ DIS and So
The funniest American Coincidence IN an
original and ccmical play which Is worthy NJ
Lew tields. who exploited the '.Nta0igbt
sors, laugh from beginning 20 end ana
some real acting by Miss Drcssler and her
company of cUmedians. Socs hits and a well
trained chorus
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
PROBE INTO COTTON
BULL POOL BEGUN
Government Has Copy ofCon-
tract Made February 70.
PRICE UP AND MARKET STRONG

Impression in New York that In
vestigatiOn Il Result of "squenr'
by the Benrs-Patten VIII Arrive
To-day, but Hearing Is Adjourned
Until Tomorrow Morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
Colonial Ball Tomorrow Night.

NVIVhIHt bhII IO-hHOIO" NIEht.
Ladies of the g. A. r. will give a
grand colonial ball and concert to-mor-
row evening in old Masonic Hall.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
RECITAL IS PLEASING
Big Audience at Columbia
Hears Mr.. Fabian.
MISS NETTLETON, CoNTRALT0

One OF the Musical Treats OF the
SeaSOn-EncOres Are Numerous.
unconventional In Arrangement of
Numbers, hut Distinct Improvement
Over Ordinary Programme.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

', a"1e'lIle ------..-.-.-At 2l5 and Sis
JACK. the Giant Killer. with A real giant
ana two E.lpurau actors Hnda Thomas.
h4She1' and Fidoc1. and other good features
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
TIE AcAnENrY


-'"l' f.s.s...... AZ 81
a renned and refreshing attraction. up-t0-
date and with company q how and g-rI
comedians Lots 4 clean fun and -atebv
songs
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THE GAYEY.

Al L-l1 and s.li
DAISY Harconrt, English comedienne. In
some Frenchy songs. and sam Scribuer's Big
Show.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
THE LYCEUl1.

AT 2l5 and Is
The 'Jardin de Paris Girls" headed by
NAV Waldron. The Dancing Mitchells. wairI-
wind artists
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

Continuous Vaudeville From II 80 a. m. 10 II =. m
hll which includes Prince Kanazawa in
thrilling wire acts and slide for lie the
Imperial Comedy THO. and CARLYLE yeauv
and Company in The Duke q llulberry"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

UOI-Vaae OF property according to Gas company 9asaI
l. SVAN TON
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20
CIIASEs.

THE COLUMBIA.
The Lady from Jacks ............
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

- ~ ANAtliS ofooV SHARE
Georgetown Gaslight
Company stock, and
rents on part OF
a, 10000 Of real es-
tate owned by Wash
ington Gaslight Com
pany.l
The Washington herald., 1910-04-20

WASHINGTON GAsLIGHT co.