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The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
UPLIFTING THE DRAMA
is WORK FOR WOMEN
Frohman Finds 6S Per Cent of His Audiences Is
from the Fair Sex

is in the hands OF women and that they
make and unmake plays.
Mr.. Frohman had a checker placed at
the door OF each of the five theaters in
which he had attractions playing to
record the precise number OF men and
women in the audiences. A record was
kept for each night last week and an
average made to-day. 1t was found that
70 per cent of Maude Adams audience
in "Chantecler' at the Knickerbocker
were women; that women constituted 81
per cent of Ethel Barrymore's in the
]. NJ. Barrie plays, "Alice-Sft-By-the-
Fire" and THE Twelve Pound (SsW
Look" at the Empire; s. per cent Of
Otis SINNERS in sire" at the Criterion: /:
g. per cent of Billie Burk's in Suzanne" 4"
at the Lyceum, and 50 per cent of those
attending Paul NJ. Potter's new French
farce at the Garrick. The general propo-
sition for all five productions was be-
tween IS and 50 per cent
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20

What DR.. Ahram Simon termed, the
wondrous symbolism and mysticism of
Masonry hung in the air, moved in the
speeches, and rode on the wings Of the
music at the religious service marking
the centennial anniversary of the Dis
trict of Columbia Grand Lodge. F. A.
A. N, in the 3elascc Theater yesterday
afternoon.
In address, song. and prayer the beauty,
aims, and accomplishments OF the Ma
sonic order were expounded to an audi
ence that filled every seat in the theater
and forced the overflow to occupy stand
ing room at the back of the house.
DR.. Simon, of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation, Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding.
Episcopal Bishop Of Washington: Rev.
J. Russell Verbrycke, Rev. Earle Whitley,
Rev. Dr.. u. G. B. Pierce, and Rev. J..
Henning Nelns participated in the serv-
ice. while seated behind them on the plat
form were nearly a half hundred mem
bers of grand lodges Of this and other
jurisdictions. From the first strains of
the overture, at 5 o'clock, until the audi
enCe rose 10 leave. to the stirring music
OF Gounod's March Romaine," the serv-
ice was grippingly impressive-a spirit
like to that which keeps an opera
audience from noisily appla uding ''Parsi-
val" held the assemblage in its grasp.
Masonry Power for Good.
The addresses Of Dr. Simon, What
hath Masonry wrought" and Rev. Earle
Wilfey. The spirit OF the craft" were
masterpieces of eloquence and philo-
sophical analysis.
EpitOmizing the aim of Masonry as
honor for self, chivaFry for women, and
fraternity for all men," Dr.. Simon closed
an address in which he pointed out with
the emphasis of simplicity the policies
that had brought Masonry to it's present
status as a power for good throughout
the world. After briefly sketching and
analyzinE the good works of other re-
ligious institutions he said that compari-
sons Of such a nature could not be told
in figures or work ID out with mathe-
matiral precision.
Masonry has worked for all creeds,
cults, and conditions" he said. NO
enc man or creed has had a monopoly
in the Upbuilding 0: the institution: all
have been builders in the great temple.
What hath Masonry wrought? 1t has
wrought for religion. 1t has increased
the number of JehOvah's worshipers: il
has strengthened the faith of the be
levers; it has held fast to the throne
many who have wavered. and has
brought back those who have slipped
the tether that held them to God
church.
Has Escaped SectarianiSm.
Masonry has escaped the pitfan OF
sectsrianism. 1t has famed no passions
1t has instituted no heresy trials or
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
WOULD-BE SUICIDE
SOUGHT BY POLICE
Robert H. Davis Writes Wife
of His Intention.

Robert Hall Davis, clerk in a Ninth
street furniture store, who LEFT his home,
1O2 Sixth street southeast last Satur-
day. and yesterday wrote his wife that he
intended ending his life. has been seen
by members of the Salvation Army, ac-
Cording to statements made to the police
last night The man appeared at the
army headquarters in Pennsylvania ave-
nue. yesterday morning and said that he
would return later.
Central Office Detective O'Dea followed
the clew. but until a late hour last night
the mans whereabouts had not been
learned.
Davis worked until the usual hour Sat
urday night. according to the story told
e5Apolice by his wife, but did not go
home when the store closed. Mrs. Davis
received the letter from her husband just
as she was leaving the house to make in
quiries among friends.
Davis, according to his wife, has been
in good spirits, and no reason can be as
signed for his desire to commit suicide.
The first intimation that Mrs. Davis had
of the contemplated suicide was the letter
which she received
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
DECISIONS
ARE EXPECTED TO-DAY
Supreme Court May Announce Verdict in the Labor
Injunction and in Naval Stores Trust
Cases This Afternoon

preme Court of the District, holding
Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and
Frank Morrison, officers Of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. in contempt
OF court, and sentencing them to Jail,
shall stand.
Another important case, in which an
opinion Is expected to-day. is upon the
petition for a writ of certiorari asked
for by officers Of the naval stores trust.
who were convicted for violation of the
penal provisions of the Sherman anti
trust law. Ex-senator Spooner. as at
torney, applied for a writ of certiorari
to have the Supreme Court review the
judgment Of the Federal court below for
the District Of Florida, which convicted
the petitioners and sentenced them by a
divided court. The case is expected to
furnish some light on the penal provisions
OF the Sherman law.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20

The Supreme Court win resume its
sessions to-day at noon. after a vaca-
ton of three weeks. 1t is expected that
some important decisions will be handed
down. While the court has had under
advisement the antitrust cases. brought
to dissolve the American Tobacco Com
pany and the Standard Oil Company. and
the corporation tax case, 1t Is not eX-
pected that the decisions in these cases
will come to-day. The corporation tax
case may, but hardly the others.
1t would not be surprising II the court
announced a decision in the American
Federation of Labor cases, growing out
of the Bucks Stove and Range Company
iniunctions. These cases involve the
question whether the judgment OF the
Court of Appeals of the District Of Co
lumbia, affirming the decree of the Su-
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20

pressed himself in no uncertain language
made
THE Ten Commandments are as well
suited to present-day needs as they were
for the days when Moses received them
from the hands of God" Mr.. Nelms said.
They are absolutely scientific and ac-
knowledged SO by the leading men OF our
present generation
Il will always oppose any changes be-
ing made for the simple reason that as
they are the Commandments are in
dissolubIy right Until something is Gre
sted that will prove of more benefit to
mankind. the Ten Commandments unre-
vised will be preached by me-" Mr..
Nelms further said that the Command
ments were perfectly orthodox, and be-
side that he did not believe that Bishop
Williams ever made such statements.
Bishop Harding Silent.
Bishop Harding. of Washington, re-
fused to discuss the matter, sending a
message to the effect that he never talk
ed of such church matters for publica-
ton.
Rev. Samuel Woodrow, pastor OF First
Congregational Church, expressed himself
as in favor Of the abridgement
"A simplifed form of Gods commands
have been in use in the Sunday schools
of our church for the last twenty-five
years." said DR.. Woodrow. I'VE believe
in simplifying them because We consider
certain sections unnecessary for the
childish mind, only hampering it in un-
a ret md
nothing of great Importance, and, per-
sonaIly, / believe in their abrevia-
ton"
DR.. Woodrow wanted 1t made clear
that the old form was perfectly good in
his estimation, but a few slight changes
would work no harm.
Radically different was the opinion ex-
pressed by the Rev. DR.. John Reid Shan
non. pastor Of Metropolitan Memorial
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Bishop Williams would better spend
his time and energy in preaching the
Ten Commandments. instead of trying
to change any one of them" said DR..
Shannon. They were written by the
brainiest man of antiquity, and to seek
to change any one of them in substance
or word would be like trying to adorn
the rainbow or brighten the sun
For common use l believe the Com
mandmentS should be abbreviated" said
Rev. Charles Wood. pastor of the Church
of the Covenant. The essence of the
commands can be expressed in fewer
words. and contain the same thoughts as
in the original form. ! heartily advocate
the abbreviation OF them. although for
theological works they should be pub
lished as they arc"
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor OF New
| York Avenue Presbyterian Church, char
acteriDed as nonsense the effort being
made to revise the Commandments.
Many other ClerGymen OF the Capital
| who did not care 10 be quoted on a Ques-
ton Of such ''delicaCy,'' as they termed
| it. expressed opinion for or against
abridgment Some characterized Bishop
Williams as being inconsistent and en-
deavoring to bring the church into a dis
cussion that would work only harm and
| belittle ii among civilized nations.
One prominent minister said that a
| simplification of the Ten Commandments
would be Of no more service nor more
lasting than simplifed spelling-"a farce
| pure and simple"
| Others stood for Bishop Williams pro-
posal. claiming that it was in accordance
| with advanced ideas of religion.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
A Generous Gift

Professor Munyon has just issued a
most beautiful, useful and complete al
manac. 1t contains not only all the sci
entihc information concerning the moon 5
phases. in all the latitudes, but has il
lustrated articles on how to read char
acter by phrenology, palmistry and birth
month 1t also tells all about card read
ing, birth stones and their meaning, and
gives the Interpretation of dreams. 1t
teaches beauty culture, manicuring,
gives weights and measures and antidotes
for poison In fact. it is Magazine Al
manac, that not only gives valuable in
formation, but will afford much amuse-
ment for every member of the family,
especially for parties and evening enter
tainments. Farmers and people in the
rural districts will find this Almanac al
most invaluable.
1t Will be sent to anyone absolutely
free on application to the Munyon Rem
edy Company, Philadelphia. Pa.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
CARY SEEKS PROBE
Wants Congressional Sift OF
His Charges.
SAYS ISSUES ARE DODGED
Wisconsin Representative Charac-
terizes COmmissioners' Answer to
and Tame'-Awnits Word from
President Taft Before Proceeding.

Representative W. J. Cary, who in a
letter to President Taft brought charges
OF malfeasance against the District Com
missioners, all of which were subsequent
ly denied by them in a detailed account
to the White House, declared last night
that he would take the matter before
Congress at the next session in an ef-
fort to have a Congressional investiga<
ton Of his allegations.
Representative Cary, among other
things. charged that certain street
cleaning machines were OF antiquated
type. and also charged to the wrong ap-
propriations, also inequalities in assess
ments were alleged.
Answer Weak and Tame"
THE answer returned by the Commits
sioners was pitifuIly weak and tame" Mr..
Cary said. They virtually acknowl-
edged the truth of every statement
made, and sought to make excuses for
themselves by dodging direct questions
and dwelling on trifies.
Il have two years more in the House,
and if 1 do not succeed in bringing the
matter up next year. I will the year
after l am determined that an official
investigation shall be made of the work
ings Of the District government, for l
believe they will bear a rigid scrutiny
Il will wait until hear from the Presi-
dent before proceeding further. 1 have
proof that my charges are true and
will ende2vor to show the truth of them. n
Representative Cary further complained
about the fact that the Commissioners
word should be taken in lieu OF an OF.
fetal investigation. claiming that it was
out of all bounds Of common sense ant
justice.
Wording of Reply.
In reply to the charge that Commits
sioner Johnston uses a public vehicle
for private use, the reply says:
THAT while Commissioner Johnston has
at his own expense. used his own motor
vehicle during his term of office be.
cause of its greater efficiency in the &C.
complishment of his public duties in the
supervision of the police. fire. health
and street-cleaning departments, and or
occasions for the official use of the Board
of Commissioners, he felt justified ir
holding this horse and vehicle in service
The work by way of exercise given the
animal was thought to be and was nc
more than necessary to preserve its
health and welfare"
Denial also is given to the claim that
the method of assessing taxation
is not uniform. Representative Cary
claims that the poor man pays at the
rate of IS per cent, the rich at 4O and
sometimes as low as q per cent.
In their reply the Commissioners stated
lit could easily be shown from the ex-
periences of any municipality that nc
scheme of assessments can entirely OBJ
viate inequalities, no matter by whom
the assessments are made"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
Roderick B. Andrews Dead.

Lee, Mass, Feb. 19.-Roderick B. An
crews, sixty-nine years old, inventor OF
the drying kiln for lumber. died last
night He was a nephew Of Elihu Bur
ritt, the learned blacksmith. He origi-
mated the idea of offering a dollar for a
savings bank fund for every boy who
would save a dollar, an idea which has
spread all over the country. He leaves
. large fortune, received in royalties
from his inventions.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20

kindled any fnquisitional fires in its day.
1t has builded platform so broad that
all men, of whatever faith or creed, can
stand together unhampered by religious
scruples. It has, avoided Biblical criti-
cism. Its call to the world is not Of
blood, but the call of a brother in the
name of common God
Masonry is committed to intellectual
freedom, and engenders wholesome and
healthy rationalism. It has wrought for
country and for the development of that
broad political creed to which all true
lovers of their country can ascribe."
After pointing out the influence Mason
ry tends to exert in tanning patriotism,
DR.. Simon continued:
Masonry desires a democratic form of
government for its luxuriant growth. 1t
has nothing in common with nor any
hold in Russia, but will war forever on
anarchy and disloyalty.
Works for Moral Uplift.
1T desires a republic of moral en-
deavor; it has wrought for personal in
tegrity and domestic felicity. 1t stands
for honor for self. chivalry for women.
anda fraternity for all men"
In his address on The spirit of the
craft" Rev. Earle wilhey told of the spir-
itual advances and line of endeavor, saying
that the hope of immortalism had bound
together the first members of the craft,
TO which it had appeared as a light in a
great darkness.
Music by Quartet.
The exercises were in charge of Andrew
Williams, of the general arrangement
committee. Following the singing of
| America" by the congregation. Rev. J.
Russell Verbrycke, the grand chaplain,
delivered the invocation and the centen-
nial quartet consisting of Mrs. Shade,
Miss Edna Scott Smith, Charles E. Myers,
and c. W. Moore, sang Dudley Buck 5
Sing Alleluia Forth
Bishop Harding followed with the read
| ing of the Scriptures and after a hymn
| by the congregation Rev. DR.. L. G. B
Pierce, of All Souls Church, led in prayer
DR.. Simon's address was followed by
| Marston's The Lord Is King" by the
| quartet, after which Rev. Mr.. Whitley ed
dressed the congregation. The centennial
| hymn, by Senior Grand Deacon William
W. Jermane. was sung before the clos
ing prayer by Assistant Grand Chaplain
j. Henning Nelms.
Percy S. Foster led the singing and
| directed the choir: Miss Elsie Bond
Bischoff assisted at the piano. and the
orchestra was under the direction of So
| Minister.
The centennial hymn. composed spe-
cially for the occasion by Mr.. Jermane
| follows:
| Supreme Grand Master. In Thy name,
We cDne those before came.
| And at the throne Of Grace We ask
| For strength for each unfolding task.
Our fathers wurshiped at this shrine
= And sought make their pnrpose Thine;
We reTerenty ask that Thou,
| Who guided them wilt guide Us nov.
Our ancient craft protect and bless;
Establish 1t in rightsuIsoes:
| And make the Just begun
Far nobler than the closing one.
So shall sound our Makers pFaise,
| And walk in His appointed wsy4
And all mankind rejoice to
| The Beauty Of ministry.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
Writer and Statesman Banished.

Lisbon. Feb. 19.-The prefect of the
capital has been notified by the govern
ment that a decree of banishment has
been issued against Pinheiro Chagas,
well-known monarchist newspaper writer,
and Joao Coutinho, who was minister OF
public instruction during the regime OF
hing Manuel Both men will have to
leave Portugal within three days, as
their presence is considered a menace to
the institutions of the new regime.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE

Roland P. Halliday. "a years. $40 z st nv.
Iretta wiIkerson. 81, l2B 4th st. NV.
Sarah L. Smith, ss. o. 8. Treasury Dept
Perry G. Baldwin, 90 lioi Eaz Capitol Il
Francis Hermann. rs. q. S. Soldiers Home, d. e
Iottie L Thomas. g. Dl4 lst St nv.
William II, Duckstein, 70. lS8 o st nv.
Harriet w. Holcnmhe, 81, NJ Bancroft piace M.
Nellie Baden. r, Washington Asylum Hospital.
John T. Fuller, Is, rs l1h st Sc
Georrs p. LosfBer, - 20 9Th II 30
LAsTencs Conner, -, George WASH Univ. Hosp
Minnie Schlagel. 81. LIS eth 81 nv.
Joarph Druney Is. U. 8. Soldiers Home. d. @
John satterne,d 50. Tubrculosis Hospital.
EiEahsth IL Cissell. days. IA r st. nx.
CoLoRED.
Joseph Washiugton. 81 yearz 70 Canal 81. ~. :
Dolly NnrziA q. izlo <h q M.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
DIED..

HORNSBY-On Sunday morning. Feb
ruary 19, 1911, at o'clock. REBEKAH
BLACK HORNSBY. widow of Isham
HOrnsby.
Funeral from her residence, 1715 I
street, on Tuesday morning, Febru-
airy q, at 1890 o'clock. Interment at
Rock Greek Cemetery.
HOLCOMBE-Suddenl on Sunday morn
ing. February 10. 1911. Mrs HARRIET
WALKER HOLCOMBE, aged eighty
one years.
Funeral Monday. February n, at 4:30
p. m. at the home Of her son, John
Walker HolcOmbe, 21G Bancroft place.
SCHLEGEI-On Saturday, February IS.
1911, at l p. m, at her residence, 1875
Sixth street northwest. MINNA
SCHLEGEL, widow of Gotlieb Schle-
gel.
Funeral from her residence on Tuesday.
February y. at p. m. thence to
German Lutheran Church, corner
Fourth and E streets northwest, at
2:30 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20

New York, Feb 1a.-Charles Frohman's
Office finished to-day an interesting com
pilation Of the proportion Of women in
New York audiences for the dramatic
department at Harvard University. A
request was made to him several weeks
ago for statistics to prove his contention
that the fate OF the drama in America
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
JOKE ON GEN. SHERWOOD.
Ohio Legislator Not Injured by
Street Car Saturday.

Members of Congress were amused
yesterday at the report that Represent
ative Isaac P. Sherwood. of Ohio, had
been injured by a street car Saturday
afternoon. when they knew he had been
in his seat in the House all afternoon
and had not been away from the Cap
itol grounds during the long flibuster.
1t was reported that he had been struck
by a street car at Fourteenth street and
PENNSYLVANIA and was in a dangerous
condition at his apartments in the Con-
gresS Hall Hotel.
Many of his colleagues sent "felicita-
tions." but Gen. Sherwood only laughed.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

o. S. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington. Sunday, February 10. l9u-S ?. m
The week that ended Saturday, February ls 1911.
rather more wet than IS usual for a midwinter
month. Heavy soaking rains fell in the great
Plains States and the Middle Mississippi Valley
sJuthward to the Gulf. and considerable fell in
the Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
FINDS AMETHYST BROOCH.
William J. Falloyv Turns Jewel Over
to the Police.

An amethyst brooch surrounded by
twenty-four pearls was found on the
pavement at fourteenth street and Yer
mont avenue northeast yesterday after
noon. by William J. FaIlow, OF Al War
ner street northwest The jewel was
turned over to the police OF the Eighth
precinct
It was at first thought by the police
that the brooch was one OF the jewels
stolen from the home of Miss Zslma Pill
son, LIE Roy and Phelps places
northwest, but 1t was later learned that
II did not At the description
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
Local Temperature.

Midnight a. 2 a NJ, %; a. m. 81; 8 a. m. a;
a m, g; 10 a. M, s. Il noon, &; p m, 3;
p. m. D; p m, 3s; p. m, 35; 10 p. m, ..
Maximum %; minimum, =
Relative humidity. p. m. 50. Rainfall B p m
to 8 p. NJ. trace; hours Of sunshine, nome PER
cent of possible sunshine 0.
Temperature came date last yea--Maximum, %;
minimum Is
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
QUAKE CAUSES PANIC.
Crowds Rush from Church and Sew
eraI Are TrampIed.

eraI Are TrampIed-
Rome, Feb. 19.-An earthquake, which
from its violence led to the belief here
that it must have been tremendously de-
structive, shook central Italy this morn
ing, and especially the provinces in the
Compartments of Emilia, the Marches
and Tuscany.
Several buildings were damaged at
ForIi at Cazena- A wild panic seized the
people. Many were attending early
mass
They rushed out of the churches, and
several were thrown down and crushed
CT bruised.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY.

William J. SouthWnrd Held on
Charge of Housebreaking.
William J. Southwark. eighteen years
old, of 6sS F street northeast, was ar
rested last night charged with house
breaking. He is being held at the Ninth
precinct station.
1t Is alleged that Southwark was living
at the home OF William ". Wertendacker
at the above address, and that during the
absence OF the members of the family
he entered the house by means of a front
window and stole a clock and several
phonograph records.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
WILL FLY IN MEXICO CITY.
MoiSant ArranEes to Take AviatOrs
to High Altitude.

City of Mexico. Feb. 19.-It was def
nitely announced this morning that an
aviation meeting will be held here for
ten days, beginning February "a. Alfred
Moisant. who is promoting the meeting.
has left for the United States, to bring
the aviators who have been flying at FL
Paso, where a successful meeting has
Just closed. The altitude of Mexico City
is more than 1000 feet, and consequently
the meeting here will be at the highest
elevation at which a flying meet was
ever held. Although three aeroplanes
have been brought here, none has yet
been able to fly at this altitude.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
piamond Ring. stolen.

n. ]. Shore, Of LII Maryland avenue.
northeast, reported to the police last
night that solitaire diamond ring. val
ued at $45, and a three-stone diamond
ring. valued at 800. were stolen from his
trunk In q room on the third floor OF the
house.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia Washington February ID. lgl--No-
tice is hereby given that. in conformity Law, the
pamphlet coutaiuinG a list Of taxes in arrears
lst day Of July 1910 also all assessments subject To
sale. has been printed. copy thereof will be de
liTered tOn any taxpayer applying therefor at the
Office Of me collector Of taxes of the District Of
Columbia. and If the tax assessments due, to-
gether with the penalties and costs that may have
accrued thereon. shall not be paid pTOr to the day
named for sale, namely. THE IiTH DAY OF
MARCH. 1911, the property involved will be sold
under direction at public auction at the Office
Of the collector Of taxes Of the District Of Columbia
commencing the said l4th day of March 1911.
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and
O'Clock in the afternoon, and CDnnuing each fol-
lowing day. Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
until all such delinquent property is sold. CUNO
H. RUDOLPH. JOHN \. JOHNSTON, WILLIAM
V JUDSOS, Commissioners Of the District of Co
lumbia. fem z 2Suh67