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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
THE PERNICIOUS SECRET FUND.

There was nothing surprising in the charac-
ter OF the expenditures finally disclosed when,
after weary efforts on the part OF Congress
sionaI Committee. Secretary Of State Knox
finally came forward with the vouchers TOR the
expenditure of the $4,000 Government appro-
pration of 1909 for the Lake Champlain cele-
bration. Wines. cocktails, $40 a plate ban
auet, flowers for women, excess railroad fares.
etc. were all nicely calculated to make the ex-
penses Of the junket exactly At the moneys pro-
yided That Is the way Of junkets. 1t was
the expected which ia rarely demonsti ated.
Surprise at the disclosure on the part Of Con-
gress Is heterogeneous to say the least. when
practically every member has at one time or
another been a participant In and beneficiary
of like exubeI ances.
What is of Importance is the extreme difti-
Guilty which Congress found in getting from an
administrative officer Of the Government any
information whatever TO how the money 1t
had appropriated was spent. 1t seems that the
Lake Champlain appropriation got, for some
reason into the secret fund" OF the State De-
partment. Probably there was reason" for
1, has long been the policy OF the State Lee
partment not to dyulge expenditures on this
account IL was only when he had been formal
ly supoeuaed that the Secretary of State con-
scented to tell Congress what his Department
had done with the peoples money, which Con-
gress had appropriated.
10 fha nyta tam
of the secret fund" ITSELF abuses in the adj
ministraton OF which Secretary Knox admits.
but OF which he says: Il think a few expendr
lures should not be made public Some, OF
COURSE! must not be" a,s-s
II would be interesting to know what rea-
classes OF cases In which expenditures OF Gov
eminent moneys MUST forever remain secret.
Speculation runs rife in consideration OF where
these silent moneys find exercise. Have they
been used In the South American revolutions
In which American participation has more
than once constituted a scandai7 Did they.
for instance. help forward the opportune revolt
of Panama from Colombia when the United
States needed to acquire the Canal zone? TO
what extent, il any, have they been used IN
secret service activities in connection with
politics? What influence have they exerted In
the bounding of individuals not persona gr01a
TO the powers that happened to be? All OF
these suggested of the secret fund have
been charged. They have never been proved.
for the very good that nothing can be
proved when witness is successfully rccaicit-
rant. but because the secret fund, If made
public. might prove a source OF scandal - no
reason for permitting 1t 10 remain the source
Of scandal by continuing the license OF secrecy
which II now enjoys.
II Ii is conceivable, Of course. that there should
bs method of Government expenditure which
should not be made public property. but 1t 10
Uncomfortable that the extent Of this reticence
should be such as to include the representative
bodies OF the people that must provide the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

A good way to get rid of the Smart Set
in New York ia for the proposed visit Of the
King and Queen Of England actually to come
true In such event apoplexy among the
socially elect would be general and satisfac--
tory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Omcesp Elccted.

The regular meeting Of Maple Camp
No. lSs. Woodmsn Of the World. wka
held last night At Fraternity hall and
Ofncers for the ensuing term were
elected and installed.
The officers elected are: Past couns
ell commander G.. q. Hhotwell: coun-
eli commander. James l. .Inge: ad.
visor lieutenant, W. III. 0owen: hanks
er. +. G. Burrows: clerk. T. q. EmoakS
escort. W. 4. Taylor: Waterman. w.
n. Biankenship: sentry, O. d. Brinser:
managers, q. w. Jswett. w. n. Whites
ana J. p. Williams; physicians. Dr4.
r. O. James ana e. G. Hin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

With Tim Sullivan Tor women. God
bless 'em," as deputy sherifs and Mrs. Gus
Rubin leading suffragette, the cause" ought
to prosper in greater New York, What Tim
cannot do on the East Side with his free
distributions OF shoes. and what Gus cannot
Ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Gathering In Scalps.

Not being satisfied with the scalns
Of thirty-five palefaces gotten In the
recent membership campaign. the
braves Of lndianola Tribe Of He'd Men
will soon be on the war path again
with the expectation Of getting nifty
new members.
a class. adoption will be hsad on
February Is and all who Join from
now on will walk the not sands on
that data.
The IndianolA Tribe win celebrate
Its 80 anniversary In April Since Il
has been organtzezd the menbsrS
have stuck faithfully together and
it has now gained such footing that
1t Is one OF the foremost lodges Of
Red Men in Virginia.
The regular weekly melting will BE-
held Monday In their wtgwam. where
several. pp3icatlons VII b Aconsfdsf.'
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

Man whom Justice Crutchheld ordered to
for obeying the mandate. Under the circum-
staucss Judge Crtuchheld would seem to b.
clearly entitled to the hide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Hussinep Court

Throwing himself on the mercy OF
the court by pleading guilty to the
charge Of breaking into the store Of
the Cllman Brothers and stealing =
quantity Of liquor. Robert !. Andsr-
son. better known ~ Doc" was sem
fenced to serve nix months on tho
roads by Judge Ernest Wells in Hust-
ings Court Part Ii, yesterday after-
noon.
Attorney Joseph c. Nunnaliy rep
resented the accused. while Common
wealth's Attorney Charles l. Page
represented tho prosecution.
Duo to the absence OF . material
witness. the case OF Walter Black. Z
negro. charged with feloniousiy cut.
ting John Morris in q Saturday night
argument, was granted q conttnu-
ance until the February term Of Huat-
inga Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

The following desda Of hArgain and
sale was recorded In the ONCE Of
Clerk Walter r. Du vaL Husting1
Court. Part :. ss7s "a 81 Il :.
Andrew I.ogan snd wife tranafsExed
the house and LIT No. lis West IWen-
ty-first street. to A. 4 Adamgo0 tor
a consideration 0f ~ and other -
ticle. .. n WI
For the sum cf $g. Loutsa HDes
transferred : lot 80 fest frontIn1 ~.
teenth street 70 Armada Jetef.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Mn. Martlla 3. CMalkIeY.

Mrs. Martha G. Charley, wife Of
John Chalkley, died yesterday shortly
after noon at her home. 1908 Stock
ton street, In her sixty sixth yeAr. Be-
sides her husband she u survived b.
three sons and two daughterA
The funeral will be held this after
noon at Asbnry Methodist church q
8 o'clock. The burial win b IN Maury
cemetery. II M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

fight ON the match trust should serve 70
put MP insurance rates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

The case Of w. L. Stage against
the south Atlantic Insurance Com.
pany Will again be taken up In Hust-
ings Court Monday morning. Mr..
stage Il suing the insurance company
for 5000 on policy issued ON an
other mans life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

The Primitive Baptists Of Richmond
will hold meetings this afternoon q
3 o'clock and tomorrow at II A. y.
and p. H., 1t the residence OF NJ.
and Mrs. b. T. Beicher, 500 Bstn~
bridge street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

sos North Eleventh street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
NJ. +. Church Notes.

The friendship and good will
shown by the church in the reception
and surprise party on last Thursday
evening was thoroughly appreciated
and enjoyed by the pastor and his
sister.
At this mid-week service this
Thursday evening a sketch of Lon
don character known as "The
Puncher" will be given. Plan to at
tend these Thursday meetings.
Again the church has lost loved
and faithful member by death. Mrs.
Martha Hamilton was called from
our midst after an illness of only five
days. Funeral services at the Ham,
ilton residence were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Edwards, of Osceola, assist
ed by the pastor here.
Rev. Mr.. Hopton, minister of the
Baptist church in Casper, Wyoming,
occupied the pulpit last Sunday even
ing, preaching very helpful SER
mon. He had been called to Leon
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hop
toms mother, Mrs. Hamilton.
The Epworth League meeting
Sunday at $3.50 p. M, will discuss
the topic: THE Eemergence of the
Divine Leadership in Human AZ
fairs"
Instead of the regular evening
preaching service next Sunday the
Sunday school will present theEaster
program they have been preparing.
You will enjoy the exercises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
At The Christian Church,

A good audience listened to the
sermon last Sunday morning on
"Following the Gleam." The even
ing sermon on 1.-THE Domain Of God s
Kingdom" brought out another
audience
Preparations arc being made this
week for an Easter progrom next
Sunday evening. At the morning
hour the pastor will preach an Easter
sermon, emphasizing some Of the
fundamental and indisputable proofs
of Christ's bodily resurrection. The
Bible school will consider one of the
Vital questions and one which has
been very much misunderstood, viz:
1.-THE Use of the Sabbath The
public is invited and if you come will
be welcomed to all these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Faster Services at Presbyterian
Church.,

There will be special services at
the Presbyterian church both morn
ing and evening. The Knight Tenn
plars will be present at the morning
hour of worship to pay tribute with
the church to the Resurrection of the
Lord Jesus Christ. Special music
and sermon appropriate to this
great event in the worlds history.
At the evening hour of worship We
will have with us Mr.. Louis Tore
Grossa, Mexican student, who has
been at Chicago preparing himself
for the gospel ministry among his
own people. All services are at the
usual hours and prayer meeting next
Thursday at 1880 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Decatur School Notes.
Editors-Alice Jones, Merle Crees.

ITO read without rejecting is like
eating without digesting. Burke
Maude Virden, of the seventh
Grade was absent all of last week.
Those who were perfect in attend
ance last month were given a hall
holiday, and the others a quarter
holiday last Friday.
Leila Price visited the grammar
room last Thursday.
Miss Gaund, of Drake University
and Earl Riley visited the High
School Friday.
Esther Jones was absent two days
last week.
Charles Riley won first place in
the dramatic class at the county con.
test held last Friday night
The teachers for the coming veal
have been chosen. They are as fol.
lows: Principal, +. H. Riggle; as.
sistant principal, Ona Riley; inter.
mediate teacher, Mrs. Mulkey; pri.
mary teacher, Nora Golfer.
Mrs. Halstead and Donald Price
visited the intermediate room Fri
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Franklin Church,

Since Ed. J. D. Brewer, of Lenox,
Iowa, has come to take charge of the
services, arrangements have been
made to hold services each Sabbath
both morning and evening, services
as follows: Sabbath school 10 a. m. !;
preaching service II a. M; Chris
tian workers meeting 1880 p. M, fol-
lowed by short discourse by the
pastor. We would gladly welcome
any one who does not worship else
where to meet with US and take part
in these services. A. l.. Sears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
FairvieW.

Old winter is leaving "slow but
sure" ...
Mrs. J. w. Moore went to Keller
ton Sunday being called there by the
illness of her nephew, little Wesley
Shy. IT,.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Hastings spent
Monday at the Thomas Williams
home. ..~ j.-#
Mrs. Clarence MAGELLAN who has
been visiting with Mrs. Mary Mach
Ian and family, went to Van Vert
Saturday for few days visit with
relatives. .... 4 ..<..~ ~,
Mr.. John Barbour, of Garden
Grove, spent a few days last week
with his daughter, Mrs. L. p. Hast
ings. >5-r, I'D
There will be an Easter program
given at the Fairview church next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock and
Sabbath school at 2 o'clock. Every
body is invited to attend. =.,s- .;...
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
At Crown Chapel.

There will be Easter services at
Crown Chapel next Sunday at II
o'clock. Sunday school will be or
ganized at that time also. Special in
vitation is extended to all to attend
this service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
New City Officers.

The old city council with Mayor
Harvey presiding, met Monday morn
ing to wind up the affairs of their
administration.
The following claims were allow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15
MAYOR WILSON HEARS
 THE SINGING TENELLYS

Mayor C. B. Wilson who was d
 guest of Prof. D. c. Guilty at the Colonial Ball Room last evening up
 on z4he occasion of the first visit of the Singing McEnelly orchestra. took the Opportunity in a brief address to ray a high compliment to Prof Guilty Eor the high quality of entertainment oHeTed by the musicians and the ex- celfent manner in which the affairs of the Colonial are conducted. He said in part
 -Ss4t gives me great pleasure to be present this evening, to listen to the fine music rendered by this excellent orchestra, and to have the opportun fty of meeting so many of the best soung people of the city at this af- -air which is one of the finest assem- blies of young people which have -aser- attended Prof Guilty is de- k@rTing of high praise for his enter prise in bringing to Bridgeport such an. excellent musical orga niza tion, and have enjoyed their playing and singing very much He is also en- Htled to colnmendation for the ex- s.ettent amusenn ent which is given Eoung people of the city under such excellent conditions in this handsome ha4 room. I have been surprised at the line crowd which I have met here, outtI feel sure it is always the same here and that only the best young people of the city are to be found at any of the entertainment I will say fer the orchestra that if they are only ss good as the music which they have given us this evening they are pretty good fellows, and they look Mm H they might be I have enjoyed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15
POLPS WASHINGTON PLAYERS
 ACHIEVE BRILLIANT TRIUMPH
 IN PRODUCTION OF 1.-THE THIEF"
Notable Event in Local Dramatic Circles is Enactment by Splendid Players of Henri Bernstens Gripping Drama - Large and Fashionable Audience at Polls Enjoys Superb PerfOrmanCe

An epoch in the history of stock companies in this city has begun with
 the introduction by 5. 2. PoIi of his
 CTS in his local playhouse. The Poli
 Washington players scored a. signal
 triumph before record audiences yes terday afternoon and last evening in an intensely gripping performance of Henri Bernsteins drama, tfThe Thief :
 Last evening an audience measured only by the capacity of the theatre, keenly appreciated the artistic effort of the players and gave to the Wash ington company a welo ome of the sort gagement.
 The theatre, filled to overflowing, held not only the regular week-to- week petrons, but large proportion average stock production means of weekly diversion. The fame of the them, attracting to the portals of the playhouse many beyond the regular allotment of first nig:hters." There were several fashiona ble box parties, and an audience in it's entirety repre- sentative of the lovers of the better class of dramatic productions.
 Not only the efforts of the players were a source of intending delight, but the production. thanks to the supervi- sion of MT. Harry Andrews, the ver- satile director, was faultless in each room, boudoir and library, were re- vealed each a model of correctness in the most minor detail.
 The story of the famous Bernstein play is familiar to most ti1eatregoers. There is small cast, and conse- quently upon those wbo participate d much more than ordinary demand is made This is particularly true of the roles of Richard Voysin, Marie Louise Voysin, Raymond Lagardes and Mon- sieur Zambault, respectively portrayed by MT. Van Buren, Miss Frances Nord- stron, MT. Stuart Fox and MT. Mark Kent.
 MT. Bernstein regarded his play as one dealing with the tendencies of modern society for ostentation- It tells of the dup1icity of a beautiful woman, who, seeking to make herself still more a1luring in her husbands eyes, stole from the treasures of their host; of her allowing a lover, the son of their host, to confess to. the crime that he might shield her and of the awful awakening from the nightmare of fal5ehood and theft, deception and Implicitly. , It's English production served to make q star of the first magnitude of Margaret Ellington who shared the honors of it's American pr roduction with Kyrle Bellew. Haddon Chambers has preserved the superior 1 ity of the French play in it's English
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15

form, particularly in the tremendous scene in the second act where for more than half an hour Richard and
 his wife in a scene remarkable to the
 dramatic stage go through the horror of the woman's confession.
 MT. A. H. Van Buren, the new lead ing man, is indeed an acquisition to
 the Poli players. Endowed in physi- que and voice, an actor of: rare attain force for the stimulation of general
 interest in plays of superior sort
 In his discriminating and positively convincing portrayal of the role of once came into his own in the appre- citation of large representation of Bridgeport theatregoers. Of command ing appearance, gifted with that inde- finab1e yet ever-necessary attribute sometimes called for want of a better name ..ma!gnetisn, with diction pure deed admirably cast in the role of Richard Voysin.
 Miss Nordstron is another notable member of the cast. In the role of Marie Louise Voysin she left little to be desired. Tall, a stately presence crowned with luxurious titan hair, Miss Nordstrom was spontaneously ac- claimed popular favOrtte Miss Nordstrom's particularly trying role calls upon ID h. her every s resouFcH She notwithstanding the trying, nerve racl1ing scene the like of which is included in few present day plays, she scored a signal success.
 MT Mark Kent, the new character man of the PoH players, gave q, par ticularly apt impersonation of t'M. Zambault,'' the detective who wrings the sham-confession from Fernando Lagardes, the lover Of Marie Louise Voysin. MT. Kent appears conpara- lively a short time, but in his brief participation gives sufficient indica- ton that he is to be a vital factor in the reorganized players, and that he will sustain the reputation for ver- sati1ity and unsua1 talent that has here1ded his coming.
 MT Fox as Fernando Lagardes add ed to the 1a,urels he has won at the hands of the local theatregoers. Miss Starr enacted the role of Isabel La gardes with her accustomed skill and Mir Blunkau, whose brief engagemen ent here has been sufficient to impress theatregoers with his ability, gave a dignified and clever enactment of the role of Raymond Iagardes.
 ''The Thief" promises to be rec ord breaker at Polfs. It is deserving of capacity audiences throughout the week, recognition that is practically assured from the first performance of the play yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15

myself very much and appreciate the music and the many nice people whom have met
 Mayor Wilson spent a. couple hours in the ball room, and the orchestra as a special compliment repeated their famous Laughing Song for his benefit, and it made a hit with the Mayor.
 The first visit of the McEnelIys was 1900 young people attending, listen ing to a fine concert, and the enjoy ing the dancing which continued until midnight. Their next visit will be made NOVember H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15
THE RAINEY PICTUREs

Among other claims that are made for the Paul J.. Rainey African Hunt pictures which begin three days en- gagement at the Park theatre, Mon day is that the moving pictures have added much to the history of natural science. This claim is based chiefly on the film of a Water-hole in the des- ert where the jungle beasts come to drink It is said that several rnooted questions have been decided thanks tc the eye of the moving picture cam era; questions that hitherto were in dispute. The animals that came to drink at the water-hole, it seems, were all unknowing of any human eye look ing on and they conducted themselves with their everyday jungle manners The camera caught them naturally and retained a much more authentic account than even the most truthful observer could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15
PARK THEATRE
THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME
 PINE.

Millions of delighted readers know June, the Primitive, ever charming
 mountain girl of the Virginia hills, the heroine of the famous novel by some Pine These same. readers have received with acclaim the announce ment of the dramatization of the novel by famous dramatist, Eugene Wal ter. and are but waiting to see June and lone Hale in the flesh.
 Not one of the many who have fol- lowed June from her cabin in the hills through all the vicissitudes of her fight for lover over feudaIisn, can af- ford to miss actually seeing what their mag1natIonss have pictured
 ..tThe Trail of the Lonesome Pine '' as masterfully dramatized, has proven one of the greatest successes of years The dramatist has faithfully nirrored the delightful scenes of the book. Long runs and the greatest business of late years greeted the play in Boston, New York and Chica go.
 Elaborate stage settings and the strong New York company presenting the play assures it of such success as herself.
 The Trail of the Lonesome Pine appears at the Park theatre tOflig ght and tomorrow matinee and night.
 Commencing next week at the Park Theatre Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, daily matinee, comes Bob Man chesters famous Cracker Jacks with more comedians, more burlesque show on the road The opening bur lesque is a corker and entitled "A Garden of Afhnities," and brings forth a bevy of pretty girls who can sing and dance. The closing burlesque. on one of New Yorks latest hits and rip-roarer-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-15
PRIMROSE DIVORCE SUIT
Minstrel Says His Wife Was Too Fond
 of Drink-She Denies It.

Esther Primrose, wife of George Primrose, a minstrel, began yesterday
 her suit against her husband for sep aration and alimony before Justice Keogh in the Supreme Court at White Plains. After hearing part of the tes- 1 tfmony the Justice tried to induce the couple to forgive each other, but they agreed that was impossible.
 Primrose denied the cruelty and de- sert1on charged by his wife and tes- tified that too many highbaI1s broke
 up my home He said that his wife
 was repeatedly under the influence of liquor and that or one bill sent by a Mount Vernon grocer for one month, while Primrose was on the road, there was an item of fifty bottles of whisky and gin, which his wife had ordered
 Mrs Primrose said that her brother in-law, Albert Primrose, was the cause Albert was drunk almost all the time" while he lived with then- She denied that she is addicted to the use of in
 Mrs. Primrose testified that she married the minstrel in 1904 in Mount Vernon and lived there until August of this year. when the house was sold to satisfy mortgage and she had to move. She declared she had always been a faithful wife to him.
 D. Primrose @ deserted her, she said on quarrel about Eis brother. When he went away" she said, "he kissed me and said to have dinner ready at o'clock. He took all my diamonds and jewelry with him.
 The witness said that her brother in-law came to the house several days later and said his brother was in Port land and he wanted some clothes to send him. She said she found her hus- band in the latter part of the month at the Hotel Albany in this city, buE that he refused to come back.
 Primrose took the stand and denied that his brother was a drunkard- He said his wife was entirely too fond of drink and that it was this that broke up their home. He also denied that he had ever struck his wife
 The case went over until Thursday.