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The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
FRAUD STORY TOLD
BY FATHER HANNAH
Priest Relates the Manner in Which
Robert H. Partridge Obtained
Money from Him.

Rev. Eugene \. Hannah, rector of St.
Martins Church. yesterday afternoon be-
gan to tell his story TO jury In Justice
Andersonis court Of how Robert II. Part
ridge. who IS indicted on a charge OF
false pretenses. is alleged to have Sc
cured from aim in August, 1895, sg,OO9 in
cash and promissory note for s5,6e5.
Partridge is charged with falsely pre-
tending 10 Rev. Father Hannah on Au-
gust 10, 1906. that the National Lumber
Company owned a patented process for
recovering from vegetable matter certain
products, such as tar. turpentine, wood
alcohol, acetic acid, creosote. wood dyes,
tannic acid. acetOne, and charcoal. and
that the company owned thousands OF
acres of valuable timberland in Virginia,
Kentucky, and West Virginia, including
buildings and machinery for the manu-
facture OF the products. Partridge is
alleged TO have stated the value of these
buildings and machinery TO be SflS.o00
and that the stock of the National Lum-
Der Company was secured by interest
bearing certificates secured by first mort
cages on its properties. and was guar
anteed by the Granite Securities Com
pany.
He is also alleged to have represented
Lumber Company owned more than
81, ,0o0.of0 worth OF marketable timber, and
had only about $1,000 worth of treasury
stock for sale at par, and that the COM
pany had acquired and owned large in
terests in large and valuable deposit
OF nickel. 1t is charged that Partridge
secured from Father Hannah on August
10. 1906. a rromissory note for s5.sS5. pay
able after sixty days. and 5000 cash on
August p. 1906
In making his opening address TO the
jury Charles II. Turner, as special as
sistant under designation by the Depart
ment Of Justice, said that the govern
ment expected to prove that the National
Lumber Company owned no land. as
claimed by Partridge; that IL owned only
the timber rights on a few acres upon
which there was practically no timber;
that there were no buildings outside OF
a little shack anil couple OF old boilers
on a piece Of lasd at Broad Run. Fau-
quier County, Va: that not single
share OF the company was guaranteed,
and other fraudulent transactions on the
part OF Partridge The defense reserved
its opening plea
The case will be continued this morn
ing with Rev. Father Hannah on the
witness stand.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
AT THE COSMOS.
Vaudeville.

From the first melodous strains OF
LISTS Hungarian Rhapsodie" and a
brace of Spanish and Mexican waItzes
10 the riOtous notes of THE 0eeana
Roll and 'AleXander's Ragtime Band -
the brilliant performance Of the Soils
brothers Marimba quartet at the Cosmos
Yesterday was an unbroken success. The
weird. allUring instrument which they
bring with them from Latin America won
four huge audiences yesterday. and their
triumph Of two years ago, when they
initiated their vaudeville tour in the
United States. was repeated.
James Kennedy and company proved a
hig success in their clever playlet, Jack
Swift. which is brimful of comedy from
start to finish, and is clean cut in char
acteTization. 1t is one Of the cleverest
sketches in vaudeville. Therese Miller
character monologist and couledienne,
made striking hit with her impersona-
tions OF well-known types and her infec-
uous fun. Rogers and Dormsn, in the
-Darktown EXpressman,' scored with
their uproarious patter work, and the
Clerise- -kelleT-GrOgan trio proved to have
musical act that is unique in many of
its aspects, as it possesses one of the
most remarkable blind musicians in the
United States. Foster and Fuzzy-F Fuzzy,
being an acting dog famed to vaude-
Williams, proved decidedly popular with
their equilibristlc act. and Pathe's weekly
revew Of current events was the leading
film feature.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
CHASE'S.
Vaudeville.

One Of the Cleverest "wordless
dramas" which have quickly followed in
the wake of 'Sumurun' in New York
City rs THE Apple of Paris" which Is
the headliner in the excellent bill pro-
vided at Chases this week Nothing in
the line of the glrriGed pantomime which
has been introduced in America by Prof.
Reinhard: excels this in clean-cut clev-
erness. and the story which IL relates is
as graphic and plastic as T. well can he.
1t centerz in the action OF the adven-
turess Odette. a role which l. brilliantly
played ty Mile. Mimi Amato. a French
pantomiIn'st who was trained under
Reinhar1t.
Nine. Adelaide Norwood, the soprano
who has won repeated triUmphs at
Chase's, and who is wel known by her
splendid work in Madam Butterfly and
La Bokeme," again scored az the vau-
deville nIayhous- Yesterday. Her voice.
rich AMI Of grea- volume, has never been
heard in better form, and she delighted
her admirers. Cheyenne Days" a
sketch Of the v.ld West at the time
when it r, ally was the wilJ West, scored
an emphG tic hit. Adele Nor Oil and
her hign school bTunchO. "Delmar:" Art
Boden. Wyomings celebrated roping ex-
pert, AMI others, all made individual
hits in 4.
Weston, Fields and Carroll were popu-
lad with their snappy. quick-fire songs.
and Maui Hall Macy ana company
showed a playlet with many decidedly
unique and original elements. entitled "A
Timely Awakening" Mr.. Quick. "a car
toOnist drawing great deal OF fun" as
he is called. caused many laughs with
his swift sketcIinE. and the Weavers
displayed some clever work in The But
terfiy and the Archer" The photoplane
has a sriSt of new news pictures from
all parts OF the world
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
THE ARCADE.

The appearance OF Alice Teddy. the
bear that skates on roller skates. at
both the Afternoon and night sessions in
the roller skating rink. was the begin
ming of/a weeks engagement under the
most fiattering conditions. Her debut
was made during the weekly roller skat-
ing assembly OF the Naval Relief Asso-
citation in the afternoon. when there
were present between 800 and 500 men,
bers and friends OF the association. who
seemed much pleased with her wonder
full exhibition.
At nfght the audience was. again large.
made up in the main OF the residents Of
Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights,
although nearly every section Of the city
was apparently represented. Alice Teddy
viii appear daily at 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon and o'clock at night. Her
programme will be varied throughout the
week. Her racing with any person who
will try conclusions with her is a very
amusing feature. for she usually gets in
ahead by hook or crook at the finish.
A number Of games were rolled OF dur
ing the day in the ladies' duckpin tour
nament. some Of the scores being un-
usually large for lady bowlens.
The motion picture play theater had its
usual large Monday night crowd. and
the picture plays shown were specially
pleasing.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
THE NEW LYCEUM.
The New big Review"

The New Lyceum has frankie Heath
with Harry Levan and its big review
company this week. and is the best at
traction seen here this season. The two
stars are ably assisted by a large COM
pany Of principals and chorus. Charles
Saxon, as an English RobIeInan. is very
amusing, while Harry Lemains as a
crouch IS good in his part. Russell
Simpson and George Howard each help
in the general funmaking. Gussie Irwin
and Nellie Woods help TO keep up the
feminine PORTION of the show.
There is Just a hint of plot i'm the
two acts called Hickey in Politics" and
interspersed with ii is plenty Of good
music, in which a handsome chorus. led
by some one of the different principals.
is given a chance TO show what It can do
in the line of singing and dancing. There
Is no olio, but several specfalties are
introduced at different times, the best
of which was Harry lie Van and Frankie
Heath, singing several popular songs.
Florrie Brooks and Harry LIE Van gave
a burlesque of grand opera which made
a hit with the audience. Gussie Irwin's
Salome dance at the close OF the show
was good.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
SWARTHMOREDROpS
CLOSE GAME TO G. U.
Greene Performs Well Against the
Quakers, Keeping Hits Scat
tered--Play Good Ball.

By keeping the five hits which he
allowed sUarthmore well scattered.
''ChIef'' Greene handed the Quakers a
J to defeat on the Catholic University
field yesterday afternoon.
The. Brooklanders' indeld showed an
article OF ball which promises to stop
the attacks Of many hard hitting teams
this year II # continues as at present.
The outfield had little to do with the
exception OF Balm in center, who was
the only gardener 10 get a chance. He
accepted three fly balls in good style,
his one hand stab of Gieg's drive In the
seventh inning robbing the Swarthmore
lad OF hit that looked good for three
bases
Swarthmore was the first to register
In the run column. Baker started by
doubling to right and later stole third.
Tarbell drew a base on balls and at
tempted to steal second. Zachary threw
short to Green. who threw to third,
Baker scoring when Koran fumbled.
Catholic University took the lead in
the second when with one out McGeady
singled, went up base on Weaver s
error, and finally counted on Greene's
hit to right. Zachary going to second.
The latter scored when Lynch singled to
left.
The winning run was made In the
third inning. Widmayer singled to
center. stole second, Was sacrificed to
third by Mcdonnell and came home on
Horan's sacrifice fly TO left field. The
Pennsylvanians rallied in the final round
and made a hard attempt to even mat
tiers up but fell short by a single score.
A base on balls and two singles gave
the visitors their last run.
Johnnie Widmsyer was the particular
star Of the fray. hitting safely every
time up. He also pilfered two sacks
and fielded faultlessly. The score:
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
THE COLUMBIA.
Mrs. Danes Defense"

A typical Columbia Players audience
which is merely another way Of saying
that the house was packed and stand
ing room at a premium-!asf night en-
jOyed TIE second production OF the pop
ular players 1912 season. Mrs. Danes S
Defense has long been a favorite with
stock companies and their audiences,
and with good reason, for Henry Arthur
Jones' four-act drama. woven around the
love of young Lionel Carteret and the
unfortunate Mrs. Dane, is rich in Op-
portunity for practically every member
Of the cast.
Last night a new member Of the Co.
lumbia Players made her first appear
ance with that organization, to score an
emphatic hit by virtue of her excellent
work as Lady Eastney. Miss Aline Nc
Dermott is a decided acquisition. She
has an attractive stage presence. that
which is termed personality" .'magne-
tism,' OF what you will, and displayed
several tasteful creations which we be-
lievc are called gowns. and which appar-
emily met with the entire approval Of
the ladies in the audiencc-an acid test.
And the other newcomers, one and ALL
acquitted themselves well. Mr.. Robins
Sir Daniel Carteret was slightly marred
at times by a :Sndency TO violate the
speed regulations in the reading of his
lines, but his work in the big scene in
the third act, where he cross-examines
Mrs. Dane and wrings from her the story
of her past, Won him several encores.
J. Hammond Daley gave sympathet-
ic performance as Lionel Carteret, and
Godfrey Matthews added to the excellent
impression he created last week by his
work as James Risby. Carson Daven-
port contributed another Iaughable
character sketch as Canon Bonsey, and
Julia Blanc further strengthened her
hold on Columbia audiences with a spir-
tied performance as the trOuble-makinE
Mrs. BuIsom- Porter. Doris wOoIridge
made an attractive bit of femininity as
Janet COlquhoun.
Those who admire Miss Nelson, and
their number is legion, will enjoy their
faVOrite as Mrs. Dane. She has ample
opportunity for the exercise OF those
talents which have won for her the last
ing regard Of a large and constantly
growing public. and makes the most OF il.
Her scenes with Mr.. Robins in the third
and fourth acts called forth several en-
cores. George W. Barber can always
be counted upon for a satisfying per-
night as Mr.. Bulsom-P Porter.
The Columbia management is to he
congratulated upon securing the serv-
ices of such an artist as Ernest Maugh-
lin as scenic director. The two scenes
last night-the one showing the drawing
room at Lady Eastney's and the other
the library at Sir DanieTs-were eIab-
crate and attractive to a degree.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
SHRINERS HONOR
TWO,HIGH OFFICERS
Theatsr Party rendered to Poten
tate W. Hamilton Smith and
Capt. Charles A. Stewart.

Potentate W. Hamilton Smith. of Al
mas Temple, Ancient Arabic order No
| bles OF the Mystic Shrine. and Dr.
Charles A. Stewart. recently appointed
| captain Of Almas Patrol. were the guests
Of honor at the annual theater party
Of the patrol given last night at the
Columbia
A handsome bouquet OF American Beau
ty roses was presented to the wife OF the
potentate. Mrs. w. Hamilton Smith. Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Claudy and Mr.. and Mrs.
7. L. Goldheim were quests OF the po-
tentate. 4. ID. Prince. and Mr.. and Mrs
Al sIgmund occupied the Presidential
box. Another box was occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. l. simmons
Two boxes were filed with members
Of the Arab Patrol Of Almss Temple, in
cluding. Capt. Charles A. Stewart, G. A.
Eneessi, DIR. w. W. Georges. Charles F.
Waring. W. T. Lawrence, Al Cunan, G.
L. 4. Du Bols.-F. Lawrence Walker Mr.,
and Mrs. V. NJ. Fookes. Mr.. and Mrs
Psylor. and Lieut.. and Mrs. w. c. Small
wood.
officials Of Almas Temple who attended
the theater party party last night stated
that the building project OF the temple
was piokitosiAAks AT a NOhAtituNt VI
the potentate and several of the officers.
II was decided to call a meeting OF the
advisory committee on the Almas Tenn
pie Home and Auditorium, for April ..
The committee has been appointed to
look into the matter OF the purchase or
erection Of a home and auditorium for
Almas Temple, and after reporting TO
the temple, should the same agree that
it is feasible to proceed, TO devise ways
and means TO pay for the erection of
such a home.
The committee is composed Of William
+. GUIDE. chairman: Lewis Hopfenmaier,
vice chairman: Harry B. Cramer, secre-
tary: Ross p. Andrews, Lester 4. Barr.
Achille r. Burklin. Fred W. Behrens
Charles L. Berry. W. Wallace ChisweIl,
Eugene s. Cochran. Robert Cook. William
S. COrby. Albert T. Coumbe. Joseph II.
Crawford. DIR. ]. B. Gregg Gusts. Harri-
son Dingman. Otto ]. DE Mol. Charles
". Dismer. r. Golden Donaldson. Ed
ward II. Droop. William ]. Eynon.
AdOlph NJ Fishel, George f. Fleming.
Edmund X. Fox. William T. Galliher.
Charles J. Gawler. George E. Gibson.
James T. Gibbs Isaac Goldenberg. Isidor
l.. GoIdheim, Louis Goldsmith. Roe Fulk-
erson. Benjamin S. Graves, Adolphus
GUIDE. s. Fred Hahn, Walter S. Harlan.
Samuel Hart. Samuel b. Hege. James F.
Hood. William B. HoItzcIaw. William d.
Hoover. George W. Hurlebaus, Charles
Jacobsen, Jacobus S. Jones. David ].
Kaufman. Carter B. Eeene. Stirling Kerr.
IT.. Franklin V. Eillian. Gustave A.
Eneessi, Walter II. EIopfer, James r.
Lambic. James Lansburgh, Ralph W.
Lee. Alvin NJ. LoJhrop. Townley A. Nc
Kee. Arthur d. Marks. Edwin S. Mar
low. Thomas p. Morgan, Arthur c.
Moses. Ben w. Murch, Thomas c. Noyes.
James r. Oyster Andrew Parker. Myron
NJ. Parker. Abraham ID. Prince, James
L. Pugh. Julius l. Peyser. William F.
Roberts. Franklin I. Sanner. Abram r.
Serven. Louis Simon. Francis A. Sebring
Emmons s. Smith, W. Hamilton Smith,
George Spransy, Charles A. Stewart,
Braincrd II. Warner, Sidney West, Ed
mund S. Wolfe, Samuel ". Woodward,
and Levi Woodbury..
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
MAJESTIC.
Vaudeville.

That "5 and 10 cent vaudeville has
caught on here was demonstrated by the
large and enthusiastic audiences COM
prised Of ladies and children as well as
men at the Majestic Theater at all per-
formances yesterday.
Starting with a rapid-fire monologue by
Charles F. Leonard, heralded as that
comical boy" the whole bill went with a
rush that pleased. The three cycling
Cogswells gave a unique bicycle act that
amused. In old-time favorite vocal Sc
lections. Sarah Goodey. "the girl with
the golden voice,.'-was given a good well
come. The farce sketch with James Cas-
sidy and Vivian Longton and company
in "The Smoke Queen proved 10 be a
gorgeousIr staged act, with scene in
Chinese opium den and another in Egypt.
that was truly Oriental Several blg
laughs from lot OF local hits made this
act more .than ihterestine
Two rsspy. clever Hebrew comedians,
Dow and Dow, in a singing and talking
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26

sketch that was fun OF fun literally
brought down the house. !" Following
them came the great big time" act.
Willlard's temple OF music. with stage
set with a variety Of musical appliances
and electrical effects that made show
ing. such as is rarely seen on any vaude-
vile stage The five musicians who ap-
pear In this act rendered an interesting
programme including a novel organ re-
eital and a popular air on buzz saws, all
being accorded long applause
Three new photoplays were shown.
and the Majestic orchestra featured new
music. And all for cents at the matinees
and 10 cents at night.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26

are brought to notice, and the chorus is
more than a great help toward making
the evening pass quickly.
Between the first and second acts an
exceedingly clever olio was given. The
Musical Macks gave a number of popular
selections on various musical instruments
with great effect, and Ben Pierce, in
character mOnoloGue. was well received.
II remained for InGfis and Reading TO
bring forth that real loud laugh which
goes with aching sides
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
MACKEY READY FOR MONDAY.
sterling Local Wrestler Is I'm the
Best of Condition.

Rob Roy Mackey. the well-known Local
grappIer. is ready for his bout with
Young Monday, which will take place al
the Gayety Theater tomorrow night
Monday is in town. and says that he will
defeat Mackey in straight falls. while the
local man says Just the opposite. Mackey
realizes that this is his last chance 10
make good. and is stalking all on the out
come Of the bout. The winner will take
the entire purse along with a gOod-sized
side bet
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
AT THE GAYETY.
Halliday and CurIey show


When It comes to painting the town it
is best not 10 follow in the footsteps Of
Michael Hogan and Martin Brogan, who
tried it and slept on the roof. AS it is
always with the plots whose theme is
that of giddy husbands who deceive their
wives, the show is one Of many laughs.
Pete Curley as Hogan and Will Halliday
as Brogan. taking the parts of the mis-
guided husbands and with telling effects
and much amusement from the audience,
are comedians of ability. Mae Read
ing as Mrs. Hogan and Betty Dawson
as Mrs Brogan were very good, and sang
their songs in excellent style. Jack
Inglis was good as Mrs. Hogan's brother
the cause of Hogan's jealousy. Clara
Raymond was good as Clarice Frufies,
and Ben Pierce as the Dutch musician
waiter was very good.
The show Comprises number of scenes
in which many novel and amusing effects
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
VIRGINIA NINE WINS.
Defeats Episcopal High school in
slow Gamc-Is TO o.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Charlotte sville. Va. March ,S.-vir-
ginia wound up her scholastic games here
to-day. thanking the team from the
Episcopal High School, u to O. The
sohoolbcys blew up in the field and
could not find any of thc four pitchers
used by Virginia while the college team
batted Walker a. VIII. Rixey struck out
seven men in TIE three innings he
pitched Score by innings:
Z. II. So o o o D 0 o 90 {
Virginia.. 401 o 0 Iii q Q
Batteries-Virgiuia, Rixey, Goodhue.
Grant, Cannon. and Fihlay; e II. s..
Walker and King.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
Webb barnes Is After Bout with
Local Mat Artist.

Jack Goodman, manager OF webt
Barnes. the well-known .Pittsburg crap
pier. arrived in town yesterday. and Is
ready-to back his man against Joe Tur.
ner. Turner was seen last night. but Is
in no condition to wrestle. and Goodman
Is ready to arrange a bout with John
Kilonis or Montana, the Greek title
holder preferred.
Goodman ts willing TO back his man
with real money. and IL a forfeit is
posted will make a good side bet
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
Tommy muck !. victor.

New York. March 9S.-Tommy Buck. OF
Philadelphia, had no trouble in beating
X o. Egers tonight in a ten-rouni bout
at the Olympic \. c. Buck allowed
Egers to fight himself out in the nrss
three rounds. When the senr,h session
started. Buck tore loose 1rd kept after
his man until the bout was over.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
May Form Boy scout Troop.

An attempt Is being made to form a
Boy Scout troop at the Technical High
School There are about 20 boys at the
Institution who are desirous OF joining
the organization. Troops will be organ
lied at the Bake. Hilton and Hyde
schools by Assistant Scout Commissioner
EmbrN
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
perInancrt ArtoI.ts sammeaea.

II Is expected that a number of cases
OF delinquent autoists will come before
the Police Court to-day District AsscS-
sor Richards has recommended that
heavy fines he imposed. There remain
about 1900 unpaid bills.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26

Earned runs-C. L., /. left bases-Swartbmorr.
J; &. L., s. First base balls-Dh Greene. q;
on Gricst. Struck out-By Greene. 6: by Griest
. Two-bass ht-Bsker Sscrihce hits-McDonaId
C2 Horan. Gfchrist Stolen bases-Widmayer C2l,
Zachary. Baker. Weaver ~. Double plsy-Hsys
to Zachary TO HorAn. Umptre-Mr. Collinower
Time q game-i hour and IS minutes.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-26
JOE TURNER CHALLENGED.

Apprentice allowance claimed.
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Martin Parish, Louisiana, do here
by certify that two-thirds of the
signers of the foregoing peritition
are tax payers within the Corpo-
rate Limits of the Town of st.
Martinville, Louisiana.
Witness my hand officially this
9th day of August A. D. 1912.
L. G. GUIDRY,
Assessor, St. Martin Parish, La.
MIR. Evans Guidroz presented a petit
ton signed by property owners within
three hundred feet Of the proposed lOca-
ton to conduct white bar-rOOm.
On motion of P. j. Gary and seconded
by L. j. Duchamp that MIR. Evan Guidroz
be granted a permit to conduct a bar
room for white patrons.
The motion was put to a vote and I'M
animOusly carried.
The below ordinance was moved by ].
H. Duchamp and duly seconded by L. ].
Duchamp. put to a vote and unanimous.
ly carried.
Be it ordained by tine Mayor and Coun.
Gil in special session this 9th day Of
August 1912.
That it is made obligatory to property
owners or those leasing same to keep the
grass on their sidewalks and yards cut
down and when sweeping into the street
that said sweeping be completely burned
or re moved from the street, and. that
failure to comply with the prov isiOns Of
this ordinance, will subject the offender
to arrest and the imposition of a fine Of
from $lOO to $500 or to from one to Eve
days imprisonment; or Doth at the des-
crttOn of the Mayor. Any ordinances 10
conflict with this ordinance be and are
hereby repealed.
Moved by j. ii. Duchamp and seconded
by L. j. Gurard the meeting adjourned
until Tuesday Aug. IL, 1912.
ALBERT BIENyENU. Mayor.
SIDNEY Il. DELAHOUSSE. Secretary.
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every tax payer of the Town OF st.
Martinville, Louisiana, entitled to
vote at said Special election under
the Constitution and laws of this
State and upon which the voter
shall have endorsed or caused to be
endorsed his name and property to
be voted before depostiing the same
in the ballot box.
Section 5. Be it further ordain-
ed, that this ordinance be publish
ed in the Official journal of the
Town of st. Martinville, Louisiana,
during thirty clear days previous
to the date of said election and
that this ordinance take effect from
and after its passage and promul-
CATION.
Thus done, read, adopted and
signed and seal affixed in open ses-
sion at st. Martinaillc, Louisiana,
this 9th day of August A. d. 1912
ALBERT BIENvENU, Mayor,
SIDNEY E. DELAHOUSSAYE, Sec