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The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

after a three-years' absence in the ORR
ent. with his mind made up TO marry
| the sister OF a former sweetheart be-
| cause his rich old uncle demands that
he take unto himself a wife and settle
down. and Won Klatz can think of no
one more suitable than Mabel Truesdale,
the sister of Viola. who Tilted him for
most jealous and ferocious Russian
Count
When he calls upon Count Kotchocoff
and his wife TO ask the hand sDf Miss
Truesdale in marriage. he finds Viola
plotting with Phoebe Fairfax. a young
cousin from Virginia, L. S. A., to re-
gain possession of a foolish love letter
Viola wrote Won Klatz prior 10 her mar
riage to the count The letter draws the
Virginia girl. the countess, and her hus-
band. as well as other members of the
cast. into lauShable comedy situations.
from which they are extricated only
when Won Elatz destroys the letter at
the request of Phoebe Fairfax. with
whom he falls in love, instead of with
Miss Truesdale, leaving the latter to fol-
low her own inclinations in her love af-
fair with George Hale, the youthful
ward Of Hiram Dodge and his sister
Priscilla, who are also from the States.
The complications through which Miss
Fairfax and Won Klarz passed before the
happy termination of their relationship
are made more amusing by Mr.. Wilson'S
rich German dialect and his unique abil-
ity as a comedian. II we omit Joke or
two which We have been hearing for
some years past ii will be safe to say
that 1T Happened in Potsdam'' affords
an evenings entertainment into which
there creeps not a dull moment
Mr.. Wilson splices the play with two
welcome song interruptions, In which he
was enthusiastically applauded last night
by a well-filled house. Audiences seem
never to tire of his Songs of the Fa-
therland.' to which are added this sea-
son a half dozen or so little melodies
which catch the ear and please the fancy
that r.. Mr.. Wilson sings them.
Playing opposite Mr.. Wilson is Miss
Laura Lemmer as phoebe Fairfax"
the pretty Virginia girl who wins her
way to his heart by her cleverness and
charm. |
Miss Lemmers gives capable support. |
injecting here and there clever bits of |
high comedy into a role which offers all |
that can be desired in opportunities.
Miss Pauline Emerson. as the Countess |
Viola, brought an earnestness to the role |
of the wife of the Russian which made |
It seem at times a trihe inconsistent !
character Of the counts jealousy-a role |
well portrayed by W. A. Howell.
Supporting Mr.. Wilson this season in /
less important roles are Will T. Chat
terton. as Hiram Dodge; George Sweet.
as George Hale; Miss Jessie Lansing. !
as Priscilla Dodge; Miss Jeanette Car
roll. as Mabel Truesdale; Charlie MCGEE,
as Barnes. and r. G. King, as the SER
want of Metz Won Klatz.
The piece is harmoniously mounted, and
Mr.. Wilson's insistence through the first |
act and a portion of the second to bring
the Orient to Potsdam by attiring him.
self in Oriental costume and creating an
Eastern atmosphere in his apartment
adds a note of color to the comedy which
Is altogether satisfying.
J. @ NAM II
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
POLLS.
"Pierre of the Plains"

] 1t has been many weeks since patrons
Of the Poll Players have been able to
enjoy their favorites in melodrama. This
week. however, those who are fond OF
this style of entertainment-and there
are few who are not-will be delighted
| with the players spirited presentation
of Edgar Selwyn's four-act drama of the
Canadian Northwest. Pierre Of the
Plains
! Mr.. Selwyn's melodrama. for IL Is
nothing else. offero several unusual op-
portunities for unique characterizations
no one OF which was slighted. and one
of which. at least, will linger for some
time In the memory OF those who wit
ness IL. Mr.. Selwyn wrote Pierre for
his own use. and naturally made his own
a star" part, with all that much
abused term implies. Last night Mr..
Van Buren, essayed the Selwyn role of
Pierre TO score an unqualified hit as
that romantic nomsd Of the plains.
II Is no mean feat in the short time
allowed for rehesrsals in stock work to
present on Monday night as smooth a
Performance and n characterization as
finished as that offered by Mr.. Van
Buren last evening. His accent. and be
It said to his credit that It never for a
moment deserted him. was excellent. His
devil-may-scare spirit that makes the
character unusual and attractive. and
his emotional scenes played with ad-
mirable repression. making them the
more convincing, Mr. Van Buren's Pierre
Is sincere and appealing characteriza-
ton.
Like most of the meIodramas of recent
seasons. Pierre of the Plains is essen
tally a man show-there Is but one
woman in the story, and Miss Jewel lends
her best efforts TO an eminently satisfying
portrayal OF Jen Galbrait. Mark Kent, as
Is his custom, gives a splendid perform
ance. adding another to his long list of
excellent character portrayaIs as Peter
Galbraith. And ]. Hammond Daily must
be credited with one Of his best perform
anceE to date as Sergt. Tom Redding
Mr.. Daily is at all times convincing.
something not entirely easy under the
stress of hard words and attempted gun
play. Mr.. Penwarden succeeds in getting
himself thoroughly disliked as Jap Dur
kin. Mr.. Ha!nes contributes a touch of
comedy as Matt Brady. he who wishes
he were back In the States" The minor
roles are capably filled.
a word should be said for the unusually
elaborate scenic production. which helps
materially in getting the atmosphere over
the footlights.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
KIDS WITH EDDIE FOY.
Comedian Opens in "Over the River
mt Newark Theater.

Newark, n. J.. Sept. s-Eddie Foy
brought his infectious laugh and his sew.
en- celebrated Foy kids to the New York
Theater tonight to open his season in
big music halls in over the River"
This is the popular comedians first sea-
son under the management of Werba
& Luescher. who paid s25,Oo0 a year for
Foy's contract with Charles Dillingham;
The eccentric actor in supported by a
musical comedy company of nearly sew
enty people, including the eight Berlin
Madcaps and chorus picked from the
best known Broadway show girls The
star comedian has half a dozen song
hits. and his grotesque dances proved
one Of the features of the show.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
RETURNS FROM TRIP ABROAD.
John J. Noonan, Motion Pfctur.
Thenter Owner, Home.

After three-months' tour Of Europe,
during which time he visited Switzerland
Lakes, the Alps, Berlin. St. Petersburg.
Rome, Paris, London. and Dublin, John
j. Noonan. of the well-known Ninth
Street hotel and restaurant, and owner
Of the motion picture shows, returned
to Washington last night.
Mr.. Noonan says he found the inter-
est Of Europeans in our coming election
very profound. Many Of the leading Eu-
ropean motion picture producers were
visited by Mr.. Noonan. and he contract
ed FOR number Of extraordinary fea-
ture dramatic productions and European
novelty photo plays, which will be shown
exclusively at the Virginia Theater
That the beauty of the Nations Capi-
tai Is. in comparison with many for
eign capitals. unexcelled. is the opinion
Mr.. Noonan formed
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
JULES vEDRINEs TO FLY
AT COLLEGE PARK IN OCTOBER

Jules Vedrines, who few at a speed of
los miles an hour in the Gordon Bennett
race at Chicago yesterday, will bring his
Deperdussin monoplane to College Park
the first week in October for a demon
stration flight, according to a report
given out at the aviation field yester-
day.
A request has been received at the
War Department from American and
foreign manufacturers of aeroplanes
that an exhibit of aeroplanes be held at
College Park. II the request is granted,
great meet, at which all the we'll
known makers will be represented, will
teke place.
\ series of flights were made at COL
lege Park yesterday afternoon. the most
spectacular being that of Lieut.. Rock
well, who flew to Laurel, Md. twelve
miles, remaining in the air for thirty
six minutes at an elevation of 2,5cO feet,
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
MAYORREfUsEsA|D
IN CRAFT PROBE
Gaynor Denies Audience to Alder.
manic Investigation, and First
Session Breaks Up in Row.
TO COMPEL TESTIMONY

l New York, Sept. e.-The Aldermanic
graft investigating committee, an out
growth of the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai by alleged agents Of the graft sys-
| tenn. adjourned its first session in row
to-day. The row was caused by Mayor
I William ]. Gaynor failing to appear as
a voluntary witness before the commit
| tee. After the committee. composed Of
Aldermen. had waited impatiently In the
Mayors outer ofice for half an hour.
the executive sent word that he was too
busy to tell what he knows Of the graft
| in New York.
When 1t was learned that Gaynor would
not appear to-day. as expected. before
| the board. which he once designated as
| designed TO embarrass the Mayor" Al
derman Henry H. Curran. organizer OF
the graft investigation. set plans on foot
for the issuance of a subpoena compell-
ing the Mayor to attend tomorrow.
Power to serve such q subpoena is vest
/ ed in the committee OF Aldermen by the
charter.
Adjournment Ends Row.
Mayor Gayhor to-day. for a third time.
refused to receive Chairman Curran, of
the investigating committee. and Coun-
sci Emery H. Buckner, of the same
board. Two hours later the Mayor Of
fused under any conditions 10 see Cur
ran. Mr. Buckner refused to call on the
Mayor unless Curran was granted an
audience at the same time. Aldermen
Smith and Downing, Democrats, defend
ed the Mayor before the committee and
row was precipitated. which ended
only with a motion for adjournment.
Late this afternoon Mayor Gaynor. In
scathing letter to Alderman Curran,
that he would not ally himself with Cur
ran in an effort to uncover the wrong
doing in the police department. In part.
the letter said:
Your letter makes II necessary for me
to speak clearly to you. as much as l re-
gret TO do 50. I cannot ally myself with
you in any effort to discover wrong
doing in the police department. I have
called attention to the miserable graft
ing carried on by members of the Board
of Aldermen in respect to licensing OF
news stands and the like throughout the
city,
Waldo to Follow Gaynor.
Mayor Gaynor then pointed out that
members of the aldermanic board have
been accustomed to turn over stand IL
censes to political ward heelers. and that
these heelers, acting as go-betweens, held
up applicants LOT money DeIOfe turning
the license over. The mayor then con- |
tinues:
81 have no doubt that the alderman |
who does this shares in the extortion |
Evidence has accumulated here
that you pursue this system"
Immediately upon receiving the letter. 1
Curran went to see his attorney.
II the mayor appears tomorrow he will
be asked to give testimony along two |
lines:
First-The technical administration of
the police department.
Second-The policy of his administra-
lion in dealing with gambling. vice and
excise questions.
Commissioner Waldo is expected to fol-
low Mayor Gaynor on the stand.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
THE COLUMBIA.
i1, Hnppenea An Pot.duu n

cit Happened I'm Potsdam."
The eeason OF 1s12-1s was last night
ushered into the Columbia Theater by
Al II. Wilson, whom Sidney r. Ellis is
presenting In 'It Happened in Potsdam.' %
frothy comedy adapted from the
French of ''MaeIvio." by Cyril Reed.
just what Happened In Potsdam"
isn't Of SO much Importance in this the
first production Of the regular dra-
matte season at the Columbia, as the
opportunity the piece affords for the
exploitation Of the singular personality
of Mr.. Wilson. the introducing Of sup
Elemental songs, and that effervescent
repartee which is always essential in
placing the singing Germsn dialect
comedian at his best, although the story
unfoided in the course of the comedy Is
novel in theme and sufficiently interest
ing to hold attention.
The love affairs Of Metz Won Klatz. the
eccentric German portrayed by Mr.. VIII
son. form the pivot upon which the ac-
ton Of the plot evolves. Won Klatz re-
turns to his native city Of Potsdam,
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
AT l|[H|IE [dIIzzA TIsIIIzS

acceptably. Frank Harcourt was good
as the eccentric investor. while Ed Rog-
ers, as the French marquis. was up d
the rest Of the company Thomas Brooks.
James Huget. C. Pugiia. and II. Zarnea
completed the cast.
The performance this week IL excep--
tional. in that all the costuming and
effects are bright and novel and the
chorus Is far above the average
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
WOMEN BEGIN CONVENTION,
of America Hold Initial
Sesslon-Onc Hundred Present.

The District OF Columbia State coun-
Gil Of the Daughters Of America opened
their annual meeting at the National
Capital Bank Building, 31S Pennsylvania
Avenue Southeast, last night.
There were more than a hundred yot
ing members present. Reports of COM
mittees were heard and routine business
disposed Of. y Mrs. Mary Connor, of Bal
timore. National Councillor of the order.
was the guest of honor
person taking part in a strike Is liable to fine
and imprisonment in New South Wales
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
"Pen md Ink.' Man N.bbed.

Chief Wilkie, of the Secret Service,
yesterday received word of the capture
of Louis Ragmore, at Chicago, alleged
counterfeiter. and believed to be the
cleverest pen and Ink" operator in the
country Ragmore. Wilkie says, has
been making and circulating SO gold
certihcates, pr'n ng the designs by pen
and ink on .uirIe paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
French Take Moroccan City.

Paris. Sept "a French relief column.
under Col Tangins, has relieved the Mo-
roccan city Of Marrakesh. and released
the French hostages held there by ma
tiyes. Oficiai announcement was made
to this effect by the government this
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
T0.DAY'S SELECTIONS.
New York Morning Telegraph
At Havre De Grace,

At Havre De Grace.
First race-Briar Path. Ring
ling, Big Dipper.
Second race-Elwah, Sir Dem
rah. Fond.
Third race - Sherwood, Cha
pultepec. Royal Meteor.
Fourth race-Shakleton, Guy
Fisher, Worth.
Fifth race-George Stoll, JON
quill, Fatty Grubb.
Sixth race-J. H. Houghton,
Napier, Azo.
At Lexington.
First race-Artesian. Phil X,
Gay.
Second race-Danberry, Ernest
H., Counterpart.
Third race - Parasian, s. V.
Hough. Betty Bereaud.
Fourth race-Leopold. Labold,
Joe Deibold.
Fifth race-Duval, Princess
Galloway. Manager Mack.
Sixth race - Spindle, Sister
Florence, Cross Over
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
CABOT.


Mrs. Jessie Drew has been i'll with
tonsilitis.
Gilbert Smith of WilIamstown was IN
town Friday.
Alden Owen is clerk in the postoflice
during his vacation.
Harry Fox of Barre visited at Walter
Myers last Wednesday.
Mrs. jerry Doying is ill with pneu-
monia and heart trouble.
]. A. Harrington has sold his block to
the Cabot grange and Odd Fellows.
| Mrs. L. ID. Smith is stopping with
Mrs. A. ]. Southwick for few days.
Orman Dennison has moved his goods
to Williamstown, where he has a posi-
ton.
J. NJ. Southwiek is i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Howe, trained nurse, is caring
for him.
w. p. Lance has been confined to the
house the past three days with a large
carbuncle.
E. p. Walbridge is in critical con-
dition from another operation caused by
blood poison.
The I. o. o. F. have sold their hall
to Darwin Waldo and have rented the
grange hall.
Miss Maude Foster was called home
from Wells River by the illness and
death of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Branch Whitcomb of
Williamstown have moved into the Clark
house at Lower Cabot.
f. w. Southwick of Boston was called
home last Saturday by the illness OF his
father, ]. NJ. Southwick.
Earl Rogers of Enosburg is spending
his Easter vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Rogers.
George Houghton, who has been seri-
ously i'll for several weeks with pneu.
monia, is reported able to sit up,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. G. Rogers returned
from Boston Saturday, where Mr. Rogers
has been purchasing spring goods.
Mary Rogers, Aurelian Clark and Wal
ter Lance were business visitors at Mont
pelier the latter part of the week.
Alonzo Foster. ID, has commenced
work for Z. A. Merritt and moved his
family to Mr.. Merritt's farm at the low.
er village.
Ernest st. John, former resident of
Cabot but now OF Groton, has purchased
a farm in South Ryegate and moved
his family to the same.
Winona lodge, No. 2, Juvenile temple,
held meeting Saturday afternoon at
/. O. G. 7. hall. A literary program
was given, after which sugar and dough
nuts were served.
Rev. /. f. Ranney delivered very in
teresting sermon Sunday morning on the
subject, 1.-THE Short Bed and Narrow
Covering" In the evening he gave an
address on Gideon"
About 25 members Of the /. o. G. T.
enjoyed a straw ride to Woodbury. Cen
ter last Thursday evening, where they
listened to a very interesting drama.
A good time was reported.
Mrs. Isaac Tabor and Colonel II. s.
Foster of Calais, Howard Arbuckle OF
Barre, and Fl, NJ Benjamin of Wood
bury were in town Tuesday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. C. H. Foster.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
TO BREAK UP COLD
Some Advice That Will
Save Time and Money

Strong drink and quinine may relieve
cold, but it usually does more harm
than good.
To break up hard cold in either head
OF chest, thousands are using this sem
sible treatment.
First of all look after your bowels;
If they need attention use any reliable
cathsrtic. Then pour scant teaspoon
full of HYOMEI into bowl of boiling
water, cover head and bowl with towel
and breath for five or ten minutes the
pleasant, soothing, healing vapor.
Do this just before going to bed; your
head will feel fine and clear and you'll
awake from refreshing sleep minus a
cold in the morning.
For colds, coughs, cstarrh, asthma and
Group, HYoMEI is guaranteed. A fifty
cent bottle is all you need to break up
cold and iris can be obtained at the Red
Cross Pharmacy and druggists every
where.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
GRoToN.

The village school will open Monday,
April s.
Mrs. Lena Heath was an over Sunday
visitor at Littleton, n. H.
Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Smith Of Brad.
ford were visitors in town Friday.
Frank Jordan returned to town Satur.
day after an absence of nearly year.
Three young ladies were received into
membership at the Methodist church on
Sunday morning.
Lewis French and Miss Goodall Of
Topsham were married Saturday ut
Woodsville, n. H.
John F. Hatch left yesterday for Mas
ouins, P. O., to look after his extensive
lumber interests at that place.
John Hatch, I'd, moved, Monday, from
Minard hill TO the house of S. Anderson.
recently vacated by Ernest st. John.
There will be an Easter concert at the
Methodist church next Sunday morning
in place of the regular morning sevice
A. S. Clark went to Montpelier Sat
urday. where he visited his daughters,
Mrs. w. A. Reid, and Mrs. S. Anderson,
OF Waterbury.
Mrs. G. H. Pillsbury left Monday for
Boston to study the spring styles in
millinery. She was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. |. n. Hall.
Charles Heath, foreman on the railroad
section here, went to St. Johnsbury Sat
urday night to attend meeting of the
Brotherhood of Trainmen.
At the Republican caucus held here
Saturday, S. ?. WEIGH and II. G.. Glover,
Roosevelt delegates, were elected to the
district and state convention to be held
at Montpelier April 9 and 10.
George Clark went to Bath. N. H.,
Saturday and Mrs. Clark and son, Ross,
returned with him Monday. Mrs. Clark
went to the home OF her sister, Mrs. Eos
ter, several weeks ago on visit and
was taken i'll there and unable to re-
turn.
Mrs. r. D. Sherry of Bradford was
a caller in town Friday on her way home
from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Hovey,
OF Montpelier. Paul Sherry returned
home with his mother after spending
several days with his boy friends here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
EAST BARRE.

Mrs. R. NJ Minard has returned home
from Barre City.
Little Norman Sullivan is still con-
fined to his home by illness.
Mrs. Martin of Plainfleld visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ f. Cut
Ter the past week.
Silver Leaf circle has secured the
Down In Maine" play to be given at
their annual Easter Monday ball
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Parker returned
home Monday from Winter Park, Fla
where they have been spending the win
ter.
Every one will wantfto make prepare
tons to attend the Easter Monday ball
and the play, Down In Maine" in opera
hall Monday evening. Good music.
Dancing until 9 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
FACE DISFIGURED
BARRIERS ITCH CAUSES SCARS
TREAT IT PROMPTLY
Try This Remedy at Our Risk.

Try This Remedy at Our Risk.
When little yellowish pimples or wa
terry blisters form on the hairy portions
of the face and body, it is a sign of
BARRIERS itch, which is very contagious
and if allowed to become chronic, is pain
full and produces permanent scars.
This disease is caused by tiny para
site, and when treated with Saxon Salve,
our new skin remedy, which permeates
and saturates the skin, these parasites
are killed, and the skin made healthy
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Saxon Salve is wonderfully healing
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03

with the proving of the will of the late
Mrs. Juhette Rindge.
Mrs. w. w. Sprague is improving from
a severe attack OF appendicitis, but is
yet quite poorly.
Mrs Lyndon Thomas who has been
with her mother, Mrs Edna Fairbanks,
for two weeks, returned Tuesday TO her
home in Schenectady, n. Y
Mrs. n. n. Morse went to Montpelier
Tuesday to meet her aunt, Mrs. Susan
Parks, who came from Barre and accom-
panied Mrs. Morse home for stay of
several days.
d. II. Morse and j. b. Adams were in
Bethel on Tuesday TO attend meeting
of Roosevelt delegates held in the law
office of w. \. Batchelder which was
addressed by Senator Dixon. Nearly ev-
cry town in the county was represented,
and after the regular meeting banquet
was held at the Bethel inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Birnev Kidder OF Roch.
ester arrived here Tuesday and are being
entertained by Mrs. Ellen Lattimer for a
few days. Mrs. Kidder came here for
consultation in regard to an injury to
her knee, sustained in fall several
months ago, and from which she has
never recovered so as to be able to walk.
The meeting of the Christian Brother
hood. held on Monday night in the parish
house, was well attended, and after the
usual dinner, which was served at 7
o'clock a discussion followed on THE
Present National Political Issues with
the following speakers: J. +. Mead, J. B.
Adams, V. |. Spear and L. A. Brigham.
Others volunteered, who gave brief ad-
dresses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
MONTPELIER.

Fred B. Steer has concluded bis work
as physical director of the local Y. NJ.
@. A. and will take brief vacation
before entering upon other duties.
William Martin, who injured one arm
last week while playing basketball, is
having serious time, blpod poison
having set in. He has had two opera
tions and the bone has been scraped
One hundred circuits of the Vermont
Telephone company were put out of
commission last night when water en-
tered the manhole in front of the Pa
vilion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-03
Whiskey or Beer Habit
RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT

Any wife or mother who wants to save
her husband or son from drink" will be
glad to know that she can purchase Or
RTNE. the standard liquor habit remedy,
that we have sold for years, and if No
benefit is obtained after a trial the mon
ey will be refunded.
ORRTNE is prepared in two forms:
No. l, secret treatment, a powder, abso-
lutely tasteless and odorless, given Sc
cretly in food or drink; 0RRINE No 9,
in pill form. is for those who desire to
take voluntary treatment. ORRINE
costs only Sl.O0 box. Come in and get
a free booklet about ORRINE.
Burt II. Wells, 100 North Main street,
Barre, Vt.