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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
REEVES BALTIC CANAL PLAN.
Closing of Dardanelles Leads to Pro-
posals by Syndicates.

Special Cablegram TO The Star.
LONDON, August lin consequence
Of the recent closing of the Dardanelles.
and the ruinous losses incurred by many
South Russian shippers, the scheme for
the construction of a canal between
Riga and Kherson. in order to connect
the Baltic with the Black sea. has been
revived. Several syndicates have. 1t is
understood. offered to carry out the
project in the event Of a concession being
granted by the Russian government.
1t is estimated that the waterway will
have a total length of 600 miles. but the
engineering difficulties are not huge, as
advantage will be taken of the rivers
Dwina and Dnieper, which. however, must
be widened and deepened in parts. the
plans providing for breadth throughout
of from 40 to 21O feet, and a depth Of
fourteen feet 1t is stated that a stretch
of sixty miles only will have to be dug
out; but this will be the most troublesome
part Of the enterprise, mainly owing
to the large number Of locks that will
be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Polls.

Brimful of political satire. and especial
~ appealing to local theatergoers because
Washington is its locale, a Gentleman
From Mississippi was presented last
night by the Poll Players. Barring a ten
dency to forget his lines on the part Of
Louis Haines, who played the title role
the performance was delightful. Mr.
Haines' part as the easy-going senator is
a long one that requires him to be the
center of activity and interest during the
four acts, and there Is some excuse for
his imperfections during the first per-
Torrance. The prompting he received
from the stage was plainly audible in the
orchestra, and had tendency to mar the
performance. Nevertheless the perform
ance, as a whole, was delightful both to
those who had seen it when Thomas A.
Wise, its author appeared in the principal
posed inside workings of the legislators
on Capitol Hill last night for the first
time.
The comedy opens with a view of the
lobby OF the International Hotel in Wash
ington, with the arrival of Senator-elect
Langdon from Mississippi as the center
of interest. The senator is new to poll
getting him in the Senate expected to
find him an easily welded tool to further
their financial schemes. Senator Lang
don, who is trusting enough to fall into
the trap, is saved by the wit of his pri-
vate secretary, a former newspaper man.
Most of the action of the play centers
around the attempt to have the Senate
pass a bill placing naval base at Alta
coola, Miss. Two senators and repre-
sentative interested in a financial way
are doing everything in their power 10
have the naval base established at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Gayety.

Playing to audiences that taxed tha
capacity of the theater at both per-
formances. the Gayety opened its sea-
son yesterday afternoon with tho
American Beauties" The theater was
"a pleasant surprise to those who at
tended. having been redecorated
throughout.
The show scored a big hit, the house
being In an uproar from the time Cook
and Lorenz. the tramp comedians.
came on the stage until the curtain
dropped. Helen Byron's singing created
demands for numerous encores. One
OF the song hits was Tennessee
Moon" sung by Sylvia Jason, the di-
minutive soubrette. In the second part
she scored again with piano spe-
cialty.
May Holden and Marie Brandon were
enthusiastically received every time
they appeared The Misses Carnes,
Griffin and Burns. In musical act
were called back several times. James
w. Hughes. an eccentric dancer. should
appear oftener The chorus is at
tractively gowned. all OF the costumes
being well designed and new.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Chase's.

Jupiter Pluvius did his best to put
damper on the opening of the New
Chase's Theater yesterday afternoon and
last night, but in spite of the best-or
the worst-efforts of the rain god. who
sent showers just before the matinee and
also the night performance the new play
house, we'll called the handsomest In
America, was filled to the doors. more
than 1900 persons comprising the two
audiences. Many representatives Of Wash
ington's social circles were present last
night, the occasion being further digni-
fled by the presence in the Presidents
box of the chief executive, with a party
Of friends.
The lobby and the beautiful lounging
promenade We're filled an hour before
each performance yesterday. the early
corners enjoying the handsome surround
alton of the concerts on the magnificent
pipe organ in the promenade.
Headlining the weeks bill was pretty.
dainty Mabel Taliaferro, who, with
Joseph Green and Thomas J. Carrigan,
presented a playlet with all the dainty
cherry blossom and chrysanthemum eff
feet of Nippon. The sketch is the work
Of Miss Taliaferro herself, and offers an
exquisite vehicle for the display of her
fragile loneliness and her unquestioned
artistic ability. The story is that Of little
American girl who carries out a plan to
tease her fiance. The fiances conscience
makes him sure the make-believe japanese
girl is his own deserted Japanese sweet
heart, and his American fiancee soon learns
of his sweetheart in the land of cherry
blossoms, and that he still loves the one
he has deserted. The sweethearts dis
guise is thrown aside and she tells her
lover to go back to his Madame Butterfly.
h. niy,er anti f1n Nf,,cio A~dn
Highlanders. who, in costume. give an
entertaining program Of music on the
bagpipes, cornet and trombone, with
vocal numbers. Florence MOdena and
Charles H. Gardner-not the Charles
Gardner of popular song fame-have a
lively and laughable sketch, the title of
which is "A Lesson in Reform" in which
a wife is taught some lessons in rather
an unusual manner.
Ideal did some fancy diving that
has not been surpassed by any that
has been seen in Washington. the act
pulchritudinous young woman took
plunge after plunge into the cool.
splashing water Of the big tank. Don"
trick horse of marvellous attain
ments in many lines. entertained for
fifteen minutes. the audience appar-
emily being unwilling to allow the in
telligent animal to go even when his
act had been completed and his bag
full Of tricks had been shown.
Maude Lambert and Ernest r. Ball
sang a number OF songs. Miss Lambert
being the possessor of a peculiarly
rich and resonant voice and lots OF
beautiful gowns. which she knows how
to wear Arthur DEACON was to have
appeared, but was kept away by ILL
ness, and his place was taken at the
evening performance by John E. Haz-
zard, who. it is said. was brought to
Washington by special train in time for
the night performance. An unexpected
feature of the evening was the presen-
tation of roses to each of the patrons,
the donor being William F. GUIDE, the
florist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
NOTED MISSIONARY DEAD.
DR.. Griffith John Labored Many
Years Among Chinese.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. August 17.-Dr. Griffith John.
the famous missionary, is dead in London
DR.. Griffith John, who was born In 1881,
worked for many years in China, return
ing to England only this year on account
of his health.
When Dr. John went out TO China six
teen years ago he found Hankow. where
he was stationed. in ruins after the TAI
ping rebellion. He left ii in the same
condition after the recent revolution. Dur
ing his long service he had only been
home OIL furlough twice, and altogether
he had only been five years away from
China.
In 1899 the Congregational Union OF
England and Wales urged him to accept
its Craftsmanship. but he refused to leave
his work in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20

Mississippi town. and they get Senator
Langdon's son and daughter to invest
money in land schemes, hoping in this
way to obtain the new senator's vote to
the scheme. The senator finds out the
scheme through the work Of his private
secretary and everything ends happily
when Senator Langdon wins over the
members of the naval committee by honest
dealing.
Aside from the enjoyment the resident
Of Washington finds in the mention of ia
Iniliar landmarks every few minutes,
there is comedy in abundance for an
evenings entertainment.
Mr.. Van Buren,. in the role of Bud"
Haines, the private secretary. furnished
q character portrayal that was marked
by its freshness. and this, coupled with his
usual magnetism, made the part conspicu-
ous Mark Kent, as Senator Stevens, the
senior senator from Mississippi, and Will
liam Walcott, as Senator Peabody. from
that were good. j. Hammond Daily as
Randolph Langdon. the senator's son. was
excellent. his dialect being especially
worthy Of praise Miss Louise Kent, as
Senator Langdon's older daughter. infused
her role with a personality that was
pleasing, and Miss Izetta Jewel, as Miss
Hope Georgia Langdon. the younger
daughter. enacted her part with a Quak-
erlike simplicity that was delightful 1t
is one Of the best bits Of character that
Miss Jewel has done this season. Miss
Spangler, and the remainder of the cast,
which Included John G. Fee, Harry An
drews. Miss Hazel May, Hardy Meakin,
Graham Velsey, Miss Gertrude Bondhill.
Duncan Penwarden and E. j. Brady, gave
creditable support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Woodward s. LOthr0p.
they could tarry a while in the old New
HAMPSHIRE farmstead. Peaceful Val

they could tarry while in the old New
Hampshire farmstead. Peaceful VAL
ley" with its rustic simplicity. its tinkling
virtues undoubtedly struck a responsive
chord in the hearts Of those who wit
messed it last evening.
The theme of the play is the old story
of the triumph of love, duty and honor in
winning back a mortgaged farm and
righting a wronged life. Despite the du-
biOus attitude of fate. the play, of course.
ends happily, and three pairs of lovers
are united and live happily ever after"
The play is replete with repartee and
drOll humOr. with philosophy and pathoS
With the success of the greater part of
the repartee dependent upon him, Edward
H. Robins proved himself a comedian
capable Of the task.
Both Mr.. Robins and Stanley James. as
nasal-tongued down casters gave SYM
pathetic portrayals of their parts, for
which there was general praise. Mr..
Robins made his first appearance as the
mountaineer hero, in a short-sleeved.
short-legged suit that would have put
Ichabod Crane to shame. When on his
second appearance, costumed in blue
overalls. blue bandana and typical
country straw hat. he supplemented his
popularity. the audience expressed sur
prise as well as enjoyment. Mr.. James.
as bald-headed. bewhiskered landlord
and justice of the peace. was also a
laughter-creating surprise.
Miss Frances Nelson portrayed with her
usual poise and naturalness the part Of
Virgie Rand. an unassLming daughter of
a rich father. and regarded as pearl
of womanhood." Miss Marie Drofnah, as
the mother Of Hosea Howe, the hero, eX-
emplified well New England mother.
John NJ. Kline, as the villain of the lit
tie community. succeeded in making the
audience hate him appropriately, while
Arthur Richie presented a realistic char
acteriZation Of a son OF rich father.
Godfrey Matthews and Miss Carrie
Thatcher gave capable support in minor
parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
FAILS IN BEAUTY QUEST.
Woman Thereupon Sues for Damage.
in Sum Of $1,000.
pecial Cablegram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS. August ia woman of Lyon
who desired to have the beauty of youth
restored to her and failed to achieve her
wish today asked $1,000 damages against
a doctor as the price of Disagreement
The doctor had offered to remove the
wrinkles in her cheeks by lifting the skin
and sewing 1t to the forehead under her
hair. The operation succeeded beautifully
on the right cheek. The left cheek, how
ever. refused to succumb to the beauty
doctors treatment and the woman has
now a youthful right cheek which is firm
and blooming, and an elderly left cheek,
with wrinkles and the half of double
chin.
She thought that the Disagreement was
worth $1,000. The court undeceived her
and gave her nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Dead Robbers Number 200.

1T is said that about 300 Of the rob-
80 rifles were picked up Here at the
compound the servants. of course. were
frightened. and 1 suppose il the foreigner
had not been here they would have been
demoralized. 1 told them to stay down.
stairs and on the opposite side Of the
house from the battle Across the road
elbow destroyed: All Wal is his name.
They came secretly and asked me to come
to his house to attend to his wound.
shall let him come over to the hospital,
and II the soldiers come to him suppose
they will take him. The bow of one Of
our Bible women, it is said. is among the
slain l hear them out in the field col
lecting the dead and capturing the wound
ed. 1t seems that most Of the robbers ran
toward US, drawing the fire in our direc-
ton
II had just come from Kong Moon. and
rather expected that there would be some
trouble. We were in no especial danger
here except from flying bullets or deb IS.
One bullet entered the stairway in front
of the native doctors room. Some of he
down spouts on another house are broken.
The roofs probably have severe perfo:a-
tions. which we will discover when it
rains again As the affair was pretty
thoroughly settled, l suppose there ill
be no repetition near the city. There are
probably many of these disaffected men
at large. Most of them will leave this
part Of the country. l understand only
one OF the Canton soldiers was killed and
two wounded.
LAS far as the right and wrong of the
whole affair. it is hard to judge. neither
side being entirely innocent. 1 suppose 1t
was necessary to enforce discipline, end
this was the only way to do it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Cosmos.

This weeks bill at the Cosmos contains
three headline acts that We're enthusl-
astically received at. yesterdays opening
performances. Stewart Patton and his
English company give what is billed as a
tabloid version of THE Bells" Patton
taking the part of Matthias, which was
one of Sir Henry Irvings greatest parts.
More than half a dozen curtain calls fol-
lowed the end of the act, a sufficient tes-
timonial to its strength
The Dore Lyons operate Four gave fif-
teen minutes of operate gems the excel
lent voices and unique costuming of the
quartet combining to make the act a gen.
u1ne pleasure. The four appeared in
Washington early last season. and are re-
peating the hit they made at that time.
Fossita, described as King Of the piano
accordion seems to live up to the title.
He certainly knows how to make pipe
organ music on his instrument, and his
act called forth continued applause.
Adams brothers. opening the bill with a
dancing turn, finish with some strenuous
and amazing roller skating. The comedian
or the team does more falls in a limited
space and length of time than seems pos
sible to an ordinary human being.
Gretchen Spencer. singing Coincidence, re-
minds one, in a way. of Eva Tanguay.
and pleases with her songs. Smith and
Walling. in a sketch called THE Eolun-
teer Pianists." travesty a we'll known
popular price play. and evoke gales of
laughter in doing 1t. New picture plays
and Pathe news features complete an eX-
cellent bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
COL. HEIsTAND'S DUTIES.
BECOMES Principal Assistant to Adjt.
Gen. Andrews.

Col. HI. o. S. Heistand. the senior officer
OF his grade in the adjutant generals de-
partment. has been ordered to duty at
the War Department as principal assist
ant to Adpt Gen. Andrews. He has just
completed long tour of service in the
Philippines.
1t had been intended that Col. Heistand
should be stationed at Chicago as ad-
jutant general of the Central Division,
but that plan has been changed SO as to
provide that he shall have station in this
city. He takes the place vacated by Col
H. P. Mccain, who goes to the Philip
pines.
1t is not yet settled what officer Of the
adjutant generals department shall be
assigned to the Chicago division
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Lace Curtain Prices Are "a to
b Lower i'm This August Sale

The Lace Curtains represented this sale all of splendid
quality and design the workmanship
that have entered The designs effects besides
being much admired for their artistic beauty
lent praise for their excellence OF
As we have told printed
gardng this sale the
noteworthy price concessions possible offer
Renaissance Curtains. Cluny Curtains Arabian Curtains
$4,000 pair. lS225 to 5000 pair
Also included in this sale Of are various
other styles Of which make definite mention
ng just and the effects all
of the home.
hhNrG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
REWARDS FINDER OF JEWELS.
Mrs. E. v. Aseey Pays 500 for Re-
turn If $E0 0O0 Coms

SAN FRANCISCO. August 2O.-Jewels
which she said We're worth $4,000 were
left by Mrs. E. " Aseey beneath her
pillow in her stateroom on the coast liner
Harvard. which arrived here yesterday
from Los Angeles.
Three hours after Mrs. Aseey missed
the treasure she returned to the Har-
wards dock. The chief steward returned
to the owner the bag Of jewels, which
had been found and turned in by the
room steward, whom Mrs. Aseey reward
ed with 500. Mrs Aseey declined to iden-
tify herself further than to say she was
from the east on q pleasure trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Negotiations in Public View.

For the past two or three days the ne
gotiations have been in progress on the
flats just to the south of | believe
some of the soldiers have given up their
arms. Today a great number We're out
there and surrounding them on the
knobs were the soldiers from Canton. No
one knows who began the fight. but sud
denly there a bugle blown and the
battle commenced. Machine guns ratified
and rifles cracked continuously for two
hours or more. The place of battle was
about a third of "A mile directly south of
our compound. The robber soldiers were
completely surrounded. Our fouses be-
ing on rising ground intercepted several
hundred bullets ! had never heard bull
lets from modern rifles strike brick walls:
the sound was much louder than the crack
OF pistol. The bullets sang all around us
Tor the whole time of the fight. II was
impossible TO look toward the battle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
COLORADO TICKET IS O. KID.
Roosevelt Endorses Third Party
Nominees in Letter to Lindsey.

DENVER, Col, August 2O-Judge Ben
b. Lindsey of the juvenile court here has
received a letter from Theodore Roose-
welt in which the progressive leader
indorses the action taken by third party
leaders in Colorado in placing a new set
of candidates in the field outside Of the
republican party.
1T seems to me clear that the course
Of events in Colorado has made 1t neces-
sary for progressives to nominate their
own ticket, disregarding the republican
primaries" the letter states. In every
state We recognize the men who sent the
delegation to the Chicago progressive
national convention, and in Colorado
feel very strongly that the fight must be
clean cut against both the old party
machines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
To Form Military Stations.
Foreign Corrcspondence OF The Star.

CHRISTIANIA, August 2, 1912.
telegram from ST. Petersburg to the
reports the Russian govern
ment intends to organize a number OF
military stations on the Norwegian Rus
sian frontier. similar to those already ex-
listing on the Russo-German. Russo-Aus-
TRAN and Russo Roumanian frontiers Or
fcers and men belonging to the Ismailoff
Regiment will be moved from Archangel
to the Russo Norwegian frontier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
WILSON MEETS LEADERS.
After New York Conference He Goes
to Trenton.

NEW YORK, August 2O.-Gov. Wood
row Wilson. after an overnight visit to
this city to confer with the democratic
leaders at headquarters here, journeyed
today to Trenton for his weekly visit to
the capital. This afternoon Gov. Wilson
will address rally of the Democratic
League of New Jersey at the state fair
grounds.
Joseph r. Wilson, a younger brother
OF the democratic nominee, has become a
member of the publicity bureau Of the
democratic national committee. Mr.
Wilson is an editor of the Nashville
Tenn, Banner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
ground for the hail of missiles coming

ground for the hail of missiles coming
from that direction.
'.As there was a crowd of spectators
during the battle, of course great num-
Der of these were wounded or killed.
After a lull in firing a couple Of wound
ed men came into the hospital. one with
a bullet through the muscles OF his back
and another with a bullet through one
arm and a finger missing. While / was
dressing them a call came, saying that
captain Of one of the Canton companies
was wounded and wished me to come at
once. I found him in the barracks of the
soldiers who are quartered in the school
just inside Of the east city gate. Nul-
let had passed through his BOULDER, just
missing the axillary artery. Another .lan
had grappled with the robber chief and
was shot by him, receiving scalp wound
which l sewed up. The rcbber chief was
killed. At the entrance of the barracks
were several prisoners, one Of whom was
wounded. They would not let me do
ANYTHING for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Casino.

The Casino opened it's third season yes
terday, playing to large audiences at
every performance. The bill for opening
week is a good one, the Fourteen Boys
in Blue being the headliners. They per-
form army maneuvers of attack and de-
Tense and wall scaling. The act was
closed with a realistic attack on fort.
Next in merit to the headliners came
the Van Dyke girls, with novelty in
cartooning Mcdonald and kenney. in
character songs aud dances, and Wilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Finds Big Gold Nugget.
ign Correspondence OF The Star

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
JOHANNESBURG, July 1, 1912.
An old alluvial digger and prospector,
named Peacock, has arrived at Barberton
with a nugget weighing ITO ounces, which
he found at Kaapschehoop. The nugget
little gravel with it. The find has caused
great excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Zola's Widow Robbed.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS, August S. 1912.
Hotel thieves have robbed Nine. Emile
lola. the widow OF the celebrated author
She was stopping at Royat. where some
one entered her room in her absence and
secured a bag containing 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20

Southern Maryland is in the grip OF a
drought, not having had a real rain for
more than a month Crops OF ali kinds
are suffering beyond estimation, and TN
the earlies. corn and tobacco will a:nouas
TO nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
James C.. Davis Is Drowned.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ. August TO-
James c. Davis. minister. attorney and
poet was drowned late yesterday I'm a
lake six miles north of Artesia, while
fishing. The body has not been recov-
cred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Columbia.

Those who lust dropped in" on Peace
full Valley" at the Columbia Theater last
night appeared glad they had. and glad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Pitchers, Csc Each.

and Richie. blackface comedians, each
scored hits. Gates and Blake entertained
with musical act. a variety of COM
edy and drama are shown by the picture
plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20

Fully onefourt has been deducted from the regular selling
worth these Tumblers they
thin glass which prefer and which seldom be
lessened Tweveounce specially made
ice service and the glass is clear and sparkling.
Special Price, Csc Dozen.