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The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
AT THE THEATERS
THE COLUMBIA.
''what Happened TO Jones'"

When enough people to fill good-sized
playhouse brave the terrors of a night
when the mercury hovers around 100, to
sit for two hours and a half inside
theater, one or two things is certain
either there should be an inquiry into
their mental condition or there is some
very potent attraction in the theater.
one would not have had to search very
far to find which Of these causes was
responsible for the presence in the
Columbia Theater last night Of the usual
generous assemblage-generous both as
to numbers and applause-for the first
five minutes of What Happened to
Jones" gave promise of so many good
things to follow that the heat was for
gotten for the time being and the au-
dience laughed away all thought of the
weather and assassination Of Prof. Willis
Moore.
Despite the fact that it happened to
Jones fourteen years ago, the complica-
tions which that singularly unlucky but
abnormally precocious vendor of hymn
books. with playing cards on the side.
succeeded in getting himself into proved
Just as amusing to last nights audience
as ever. Probably the majority of them
had never seen the piece, and those who
had enjoyed 1t as heartily as they did on
the first presentation, for 1t lost nothing
in its presentation last evening.
There is no need to try to describe the
plot Of the piece. One might as well at
tempt to dissect a charlotte russo or an
alyze a soap bubble 1t was light, frothy.
laughable. and eminently entertaining.
What more do you want in weather like
this? All of the Players had good parts
and, which is hardly necessary to add,
they played them we'll
To Arthur Van Buren, Miss Frances
Nelson, and George Barber belong the
greater share Of praise-not because their
work stood out any more prominently,
but because there was more OF It. Van
Buren, contributed an excellent character
finds himself suddenly transformed into
the Bishop of Ballarat, and he doesn't
know whether Ballarat is a place or a
disease, and Miss Nelson won new ad-
mirers with her girlish and lovable
Cissy. Stanley James. as the real bish-
op; Everett Butterfleld and Jessie Glen
denning, as the juvenile lovers, Emile
Melville. as a comedy old maid. and
Louise Muldener. as Mrs. Cooley, added
much to the evenings enjoyment.
Indeed. II you want to forget your
troubles and laugh yourself fat, take a
personally conducted trip with the Co.
lumbia Players and find out what hap
pened TO Jones
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
DEAD
AFTER OCEAN BATH
Veteran g. P. o. Employe a
Victim of Heart Failure.

Charles F. Garrette, a proofreader at
the Government Printing Office, where
he had been employed for thirty-f1ve
years, left Washington Sunday morning
upon a two weeks vacation. He was
apparently in the best Of health. Last
night his body was brought to this city
and his funeral will take place to-mor-
row from Lees undertaking establish
ment.
Mr.. Garrette was accompanied by his
wife and his grandson, Garrette Mating
ly, and had gone to Sea Gate, Long
Island, to visit his son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph W. Miles
On Sunday evening. after several hours
spent in pleasant conversation. the sug-
gestion was made that a dip in the
ocean be taken, and about IL o'clock Mr..
Garrette and his son-in-law enjoyed a
bath. Upon returning to the cottage Mr..
Garrette died suddenly from heart fall
ure
The deceased was sixty-seven years
Of age and was a member of Phil Sheri-
dan Post, G. A. R., which will have
charge Of the funeral.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Glen Echo Parks celebration of Inde-
pendence Day began last evening. when
the largest Monday night crowd this sea-
son visited the resort. Hundreds of
pleasure seekers found plenty to attract
them. and the holiday spirit was mani
fest throughout the evening. To-day Glen
Echo anticipates the banner crowd OF its
career. and ample preparations have been
made for Fourth Of July celebration
that is certain to prove the most elab-
crate ever attemepted at an outdoor re-
sort in this section. In the evening there
will be q monster display of fireworks
on the spacious lawns facing the Ferris
wheel 1t is claimed by the management
that this display viii be the most novel
Of the many pyrotechnical exhibits to be
seen throughout the city.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
FOURTH DISPLAY
ABOUT ELLIPSE
To LIGHT SKIES
Thousands Will Gaze on the
Bursting Aerial Bombs.
ENJOY DAY OF RESTING
ENJOY DAY OF RESTING
DISTRICT PROGRAMME.

s:S0Sa. m. District Building ex-
ercises-Martne Band concert end
address by Justice Thomas H.
Anderson.
IL a. m-Day fireworks and
Fifteenth Cavalry Band concert
on the EIltpse.
1 p. m-Bathing Beach events.
1870 p. m.-Second Infantry
Band, D. c. N. c., near bathing
pools.
2 p. m.-AthletAc events.
8 p. m.-Canoe traces on Tidal
Basin.
5 p. m.-Engineer Band, Po-
tomac Park.
$50 p. m.-Fipeworks on the
Ellipse.
9:45 p. Inflammation Of
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
THE BELASCO.

Owing to the heaviness OF the produc-
ton being prepared for Willard Hol-
combs dramatization OF Lorna Do0ne"
and the impossibility Of presenting a
smooth performance OF the play without
additional rehearsals, the opening preser
tation at the Belasco was postponed from
last night to this evening. A dress re-
hearsal was held last evening and addi-
tional rehearsals will be held to-day, and
by night the management of the Vaga-
bonds expect to have the play in excel
lent shape for public performance. Extra
matinees will be given Thursday and Fri
day to accommodate those who were dis
appointed in finding the house dark last
evening
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04

ent division Of registered mails. has been
made a post-ofice inspector at $500 per
annum. Other changes are as follows:
Promotions-George E. Loges, Missouri.
from 81, 200 to 8, 400; Dan P Eldridge,
New York, from 1900 to $500; Guy F.
Harmon, New York, from $500 to $1,000;
Clayton E. Remaley, Pennsylvania, from
500 to $1,000; Arthur J. Delevigne, Dis
trict of Columbia, from $1,000 to $500;
Charles Hassel, North Carolina, from
$500 to $1,000; ]. Howard Sheppard, Della
ware, 500 to $1,000.
Office of Postmaster General-Laborers
and coal passers in office of Postmaster
General, from 500 to $3.50; Frank Adams,
Charles I. Crawford, Joseph A. Fenwick.
Samuel H. Jackson, William H. Jackson,
Walter ]. Jordan, Joseph N. Lucas,
Richard Tilghman, William Tilghman,
and William ]. Yates.
Observation-Disclosures w. Lyon, New
York, to clerk, ZOO. postal savings sys-
tenn, by transfer from Isthmian Canal
commission; Oliver w. Culver, California,
clerk, $500: Oliver NJ. Randolph, Missis-
sippi. clerk. $780, by transfer from Treas
ury Department; Richard NJ Kelsey,
system: Wade H. Van Ness, Iaborer, $50
per month, mail bag repair shop: Lew
H. Alexander, Colorado; William o. Fai-
ley, South Carolina; Herbert o. Kuntz,
Pennsylvania, and George J. Schoeneman,
Rhode Island. clerk. $500.
Changes in Designation.
Office of Postmaster General: Edward
H. Patterson, from assistant printing
clerk to clerk class g. Loo. Office OF Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General: Rob-
ert L. Maddox, from chief clerk to as
sistant superintendent foreign mails, at
5000. Eldridge P. Rhoderick, from chief
division of contracts to superintendent
division of contracts, at 5000 Frank A
Hornaday, from chief to superintendent
division Of inspection. at $4,000. Thomas
P. Graham, from chief to superintendent
division of equipment
Office of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General-George G. Thompson, from
superintendent division of rural free de-
livery to superintendent division Of rural
malls, at 5000; Robert H Prender, from
assistant superintendent division of rural
free delivery to assistant superintendent
division Of rural mails, at 5000; Bliss N.
Davis, New York. from printing clerk to
assistant superintendent division OF sup
plies, at 5000.
Resignations.
Edward l. Richmond, of Wisconsin,
clerk at $,4OO. Office of Postmaster Gen.
eral. effective June q; William A. Smith,
New York, watchman, $720; Henry ].
ormsby, Wisconsin, post-ofice inspector
at N600 and g per diem. William p
Hinman. Wisconsin, ,tent superin-
ances. 5000 and "a per diem: Fred Roege.
Texas. post-office inspector, 81, 200 and $3
per diem; Frank G. Porter, Iowa, $500.
clerk; Dennis C. Hudson, Wyoming. post
ONCE inspector. a,2Od and "a per diem.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
THE CASINO.

The moving pictures of the great mill
tary mass recently held on the Monu-
ment grounds are being shown daily at
the Casino, and are attracting deserved
attention and admiration. The pictures
give a complete review Of this notable
ecclesiastic event, attended by approx
iamately $1,000 Washingtonians. Presi-
dent Taft's participation in the cere-
monies are shown in the films and the
vast congregation is so clearly pictured
that any one who attended the mass will
have an excellent opportunity to see
himself on the screen.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
TAKEN TO NEW YORK.

Mrs. Mary ]. Wilson. who was ar
rested last Thursday by post-ofice in
spectors on q charge of rifling registered
mail while employed as q clerk at the
post-office branch In Campbells drug
store. 1903 Georgia avenue northwest,
was taken to New York City yesterday
afternoon to answer similar charges in
that city.
The decision to send her to New York
to stand trial was reached after a con-
ference with her attorney and the United
States district attorney. The order for
her removal was signed by Justice An
derson.
Her trial viii be set for the early part
of August in New York Had she re-
mained In this city she would not have
been called for trial until the fall term
of the court
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
BAN PUT ON HARDTACK.

Hardtack win no longer be used by the
army except in emergency cases, such as
on forced marches. or when troops are cut
on from the base Of supplies. This Is the
result OF a report by Mai. Gen. WI H.
Carter, based on field bread experiments
carried on by Capt. l. D. Holbrook, COM
missary.
It has been found that the subsistence
department is fully able TO supply the
troops with fresh or field bread even
under the most nnfavorable and warlike
conditions. Field bread Is somewhat
sweeter than ordinary fresh bread. and
possesses excellent keeping qualities.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04

To-day the whole nation pauses
in its mad rush and hurry to cele-
brate the birth of Our national in
I Independence. The thousands who
daily toll hard and long will turn
I aside from the busy worlds turmoil
to enjoy a day of recreation and
inspiration.
Thousands will show their pa
triotism by attending the public ex-
ercises to be held at various places
throughout the city. At the Dis
trict Building, many will receive
inspiration from the words of the
speakers.
CHILDREN'S JOYS.
The Fairgrounds where the children
gather will add their share to the
joys of independence. Here athletic events
and many other features will keep the
youngsters busy,
Fireworks of various kinds, both day
and night displays. will. lend tinge of
the oId-fashioned celebration to the
Fourth. Canoe races. bathing beach
events, athletic events, band concerts,
and merry throngs will make this Inde-
pendence Day as gay as some ancient
Roman holiday.
But many persons who are continually
confined to the city win seek some dis
tant solitude, where they can enjoy the
Fourth away from the crowds and city
atmosphere. Some will go down the Po-
tomac; some will travel to the mountain
heights; others will visit our suburbs;
while still others will journey on special
excursions to quiet places in the neigh
boring country. Wherever they go, they
will all be happy and will be recognized
as rue-hearted Americans.
While the celebration in the city is to be
strictly along the lines of safe and sane"
Fourth, the youngsters of the city will be
treated to something new in the way of
day fireworks at II o'clock on the White
Lot Ellipse. Although the demonstra-
ton of noise will last but an hour
those in charge say that there will be
many new novelties in the way of chasers
and crackers.
But the crowning event will be in the
evening, when thousands of persons will
watch the wonderful display of fireworks
and colored light. The first rocket VIII
be fired promptly at $50 o'clock, and until
9:45 o'clock the crowd will have every op-
portunity to witness a beautiful display Of
fireworks.
A new feature of the programme will
be the same illuminations and disp sys
used at the recent celebration in Rome,
while Pennsylvania avenue. from First
street to Twenty-fifth street will be blaze
of red fire, which will illuminate the entire
thoroughfare until 1870 o'clock.
B street from Fifteenth to Seventeenth
streets and the roads leading to the
Speedway from B street around the
Ellipse will be closed, and no We
hicle will be allowed below the c
and E street entrances after 7:20 o'clock
until the end of the fireworks. There will
be no parking of vehicles around the
Ellipse by order of the police.
A detail of police, under command Of
Inspector Boyle and Capt Sullivan, will
work in conjunction with the park police.
Those in charge OF the exhibition are
J. Fred Kelley, chairman, and Samuel ].
Prescott, vice chairman.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
LUNA PARK.

The patrons of Luna Park this Fourth
of July week are having an extra treat
Last night one OF the famous high-wire
walkers Of the world, and his family
opened an engagement there. He is Prof.
A. Alfreno, and several equally clever
younger acrobats are in his family. They
not only awe the crowds by their DARING
performances in mid-air. but create roars
of laughter by many comical and orig
inai bits Of acting while walking the
wires. A big crowd was present and ap-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
THE VIRGINIA.

The Virginia Theater shows to-day for
the last time the coronation in motion
pictures.
This historic event with the display OF
regal finery. thousands of prancing
horses. royal persOnages, and the gold
carriage in which one can see King
George and Queen Mary is of great in
terest. Other special films will be shown
and on Friday the picture play of Mac
beth will be presented.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
AUToIsT RUNS DOWN CHILD.

Police Looking for Machine Bearing
License No. 4031.
The police are looking for the operator
OF an automobile bearing District license
No. 4ss1. The driver ran over three-year-
old Frank De Nenna, Of as B street
southwest. yesterday afternoon, while the
child was crossing the street in front Of
his home.
An Ambulance from Emergency Hospitai
was summoned. but the injured child was
later taken to the children's Hospital.
whsrs PHYSICIANS found only few bruises.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
LABOR OFFICERS REELECTED.
In IN nId-aEo nEdaE

Central Union Rushes Through
Business in RapId-fre Order.
Despite the electric fans that worked
overtime at the meeting OF the Central
Labor Union last night in Typographical
Temple, the members rushed through their
business in rapid-fire, order and. after re-
electing all the ofickrs and trustees, ad-
journed as quickly as possible.
The following officers were elected:
Milton SneIlings, president; Cabell Ad-
ans, vice president; John B. Colpoys, re-
cording secretary; Newton James, finan-
cial secretary; James F. Considine. treas
urer; Frank Rom, Frank McKenna, John
Schmidt, trustees; Joseph Clark, sergeant
alarms.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
WHITE.

WHITE
william and Fanny Bestman. boy.
Richard J. and Dorothy NJ. Thomas. girl.
Benjamin A. and Caroline P. Bowles, boy,
Raymond and Marcia Nash, boy.
Giuseppe and CarInela Romano, boy.
Salvatore and Cecilia CariiO. boy.
James A. and Medena +. Burns. girl.
James d. and Mary f. Devan, boy.
Henry A. and Marion Z. Rahlert, boy.
James E. and Margaret E. Diver. girl
Henry and Lillian Fisher. girl.
Harry L. and Ida T. Ryan, boy.
Frank and Helena O. Hall. boy.
o. s. and Harriet J. Kirfer. girl.
Joseph W. and ErnstiDe Brown, boy.
Gisberto and Agnese Pieri. boy.
James 4. and Sarah King, boy.
Morris and Sarah Segnl. boy.
COLORED.
Ernest A. and Margaret Thomas. bog.
John and Laura SnOwden, girl
William and Margaret Robinson, hoy.
Patrick and Desie Middleton, girl.
John and Ida Brown, boy.
George and Edna Buckner. boy.
William and Mamie Washington. bog.
John and Mamie Chamberlin, boy.
Douglas and Anna Phillips. bog.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. per.. Of AgricuIture. Weather Bureau,

Washington, Monday. July 3-s p. m.
Warm weather continues throughout the Middle
Atlantic and New England States. the Ohio and
Middle Mississippi valleys the Middle Plains States
and over the s0I;hern portion Of the Lake region.
and during Monday temperatures equaling exceed
ing 100 degrees were reported from Massachusetts.
Connecticut, interior Of New York Ohio. Kentucky.
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa. Eastern Nebraska
Eastern Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern
Michigan. Moderate temperatures continue in the
South Atlantic and Fast Gulf States. the Northern
Plains States and from the Rocky Mountain region
westward to the Pacific Coast
There will be continuation Of local thunder show
ers Tuesday and Wednesday in the South Atlantic
and East Gulf States and over the Rocky Mountain
region. and the Northern Plains States Elsewhere
throughout the country the weather will be generally
fair
High temperatures will prevail Tuesday and We'd
neSday from the central valleys eastward. while mod
crate temperatures will continue in the Southern
States and over the Rocky Mountain and Plateau
regiOns and the Northern Plains States.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
THE COLONIAL.

The Colonial Theater will show to-day.
with other features, the Pathe pictures
OF the coronation. These films show the
Life Guards, foreign ENJOYS. Indian
princes. and the King and Queens gold
carriage, with the famous eight horses
Of cream color. and other scenes of the
great pageant.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
WEED ADVANCED
TO $4,000 A YEAR
Changes in Post-office De-
partment Announced.

Announcement Of many changes in
duties, promotions, designations, and ap-
pointments was made by Postmaster
General Hitchcock yesterday. Theodore
L Weed, chief clerk Of the department
receives an increase of salary from 5000
to $4,000 a year, beginning July l. Maj.
w. P. Zantzinger, assistant superintend-
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Local Temperature.

Midnight 70; . a. m. IS; a m. 75 6 a. m. rs;
s a. m. 81; 10 a. m. 81; II noon. %; p. m. 9s;
p. m. 81; p m. 80; p. m. s.: 10 p. m. s.
Maximum. 90: minimum "a
Relative humidity-S a. m. 50; 2 p. m, 81; 8
p m. 90
Rainfall Is p m TO n NJ. O. Hours Of sun
shine, lO4. Per cent Of possible sunshine. 70.
Temperature date last year-Maximum, So;
minimum, 20
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE
Robert Hassey. 70 years. Govt Hospital Insane
James A. Adams. 6s, Providence Hospital
William d.. Sands. CO. Providence Hospital
Jane Z. isham. IS. "a 10th =. ne.
August Meissner CO. Garfield Hospital
stafford VIII. s., 900 q st. sw.
COLORED.
Marion Tinnsy. q. Washington Asylum Hospital
Hi Fur, g. I3A 18th st. NV.
Viola Dow. IS 1903 lIth st NV.
Mary O Logan, s., s2 lst ss. sw.
Annis Wilson. monthA lkis Church q. nv.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Progressives Coming Here.

1.-The Progressive Campaign League" :"
of Maryland. colored men employed in
Washington, will open its headquarters
at 4O1 First street northwest, August l.
The officers are: George Proctor, presI-
dent: Thomas E. Gardner, treasurer;
w. c. Payne. secretary. and Rev. Mr..
White corresponding secretary.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Woman sIashed by Husband.

AS a result of an alteration over do
mestic affairs, Senestine Davis, a negro,
thirty-five years old, is at Emergency
Hospital in a serious condition from a
knife wound in her stomach, and William
Davis. her husband, is charged with as
sault. Policemen T. B. Scanlon and w. s.
Newton and Sergt. Evans, Of the Third
precinct, arrested Davis.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Fire Docs 5000 Damage.

An overheated chimney in the residence
Of John H. Nolan, contractor, at Four
teenth and Decatur streets northwest,
caused a fire which damaged the home
and its contents to the extent of $500,
yesterday about noon. The damage is
covered by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
wou1d-be Suicide Receivers.

Mrs. Francis White. of 1889 street
northwest. who attempted suicide Sunday
by drinking csrbolic acid, is expected to
leave Freedmen's Hospital to-day, after
having been treated for burns on the face
and arms.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
william ID. Sands buried.

Funeral services for William D. Sands,
Of 2Oo2 Fourteenth street northwest, were
held at l o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the undertaking establishment OF Abra-
ham G. Frey. Services were conducted
by the pastor of the Gurley Memorial
Church. The body was taken to Balti-
more for burial.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04

peared thoroughly to enjoy the novel
There will be an elab-
crate Fourth of July celebration at Luna
Park this afternoon and evening, with
music and fireworks.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Tide TnbIe.

To-day-High tide. 2:28 a. m; s05 ?. m Low
tide. els a. m. 9:Z3 p. m.
To-morrow-High tide. 3:2 a. m; 402 p m
Low tide 1910 a. l0:5 p. m
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
CondItion ot the wate,

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va, July 3.-Potomac slightly
cloudy and shenandoah clear this evening
BIRTHS REPORTED.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
Temperatures in Other Cities

Temperatures in other cities, together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twentyfour hours ended
at p m. yesterday. are as follows:
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-11-10
Burglars are Advised by the Ag
ents How to Open the
Safes.

Special to Signal,
Medford Okla, Nov S.-The
Santa Fe railway safe has been
blown open so often here that the
agents heve become tired of hav-
ing the lock fixed.
TO cut down the bills from the
safe concern and eliminate the
general havoc that is caused by
dynamite and other explosives the
agent has put up a large sign a
bove the safe bearing the legend {:
please don't blow this safe,
turn the combination around once
TO the right and it will open.
The agent says that tipping the
yeqgs off to take a peep into the
safe is cheaper than to have it
blown every night
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-11-10
SHOW AFFIDAVIT OR DON'T RIDE
Game Laws Require Hunters Re-
turning With Game to Show
Such to Conductors.

Special to Signal.
Galveston, Nov. 8.-Railroad
passenger men here are puzzled
over the announcement that the
enforcement of the game law re-
quires hunters who carry gone
to show an affidavit that they had
not violated the game law in the
number of birds killed or be refus
ed transportation by the conduc-
tors. Railroad attorneys say that
there may be many damage suits
against the railroads for refusal
to carry such hunters, but that
the law ON this point is plain and
that conductors will be instructed
to refuse passage to all hunters
lacking this affidavit.
Sportsmen point out that it will
be practically impossible to pro-
cure affidavits at many points
where they will board trains after
hunting trips.