davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS
New National.

Paul Armstrong; art in building a
| play is delightfully."- apparent in the
third act of A Romance of the Under
world which was presented at the
National Theater last night. 1t is
courtroom scene, with a criminal trial
in progress, and the machinery of the
law is SO well in evidence that the
average auditor has to make an effort
to remember he is watching a play and
not an actual trial. The atmosphere of
an exciting case pervades the entire
scene. From the Judge on the bench
down to the spectators. every one con-
nected with the case of the state
against Richard Elliot" on trial for
eXtortion, has the earnestness of real
life. This is especially true of Hol
brook Blinn. whose role of Tom Nc
Dermott. cub lawyer does not test the
actors powers in an exhaustive man
ner. but nevertheless is winning one.
Theatergoers know that "A Romance of
the Underworld" has been built up from
a short sketch. To stretch it into four
act proportions the playwright has
brought into use a mass of courtroom in
cidents. each Of which makes a good lit
tie story by itself. Police court lawyers
and others familiar with trial scenes will
recognize in each of them the well known
comedy. pathos and personal tragedies
which are daily found in the moving film
OF human dereliction and misfortune that
passes before criminal judges eye.
These incidents form an interesting local
color. but do not contribute in an intimate
sense to the story of the plot. In fact, it
would not be surprising if Mr.. Armstrong
made several changes in these minor
points in order to weave the loose strands
more closely to the narrative.
Catherine Calvert as Doris Elliot has
no difficult task. She is required to be
sweet and ladylike, and succeeds admi-
ra bly,. The story is that her brother Dick,
played by A. f. Walsh. is wrongfully &C.
cused of extortng bride from a rough
citizen named Mike OLeary, politician
and contractor. The role is taken by
James A. Marcus and is as true to life as
one would wish. AS the story unfolds in
the two court scenes and the prison cor
ridor. Tom McDermott finds a clever
alibi for his young client. to the great
confusion of the array of crooks and per-
jurers who have conspired to send the
innocent youth to Sing Sing. And o.
course Tom McDermott marries Miss Ell
liot.
Much of the interest in this play lies in
the great quantity of incidental action
from the underworld. A large company
of character actors plays the parts of
prisoners. detectives. crooks, dips"
dope fiends,' jurors, etc. No one who
sees the play will forget Ben J. Piazza,
who as an Italian gang boss is almost too
natural to be ON the stage. With him is
Anna Mcdonald, playing the part of an
Italian woman. Both of them stand out
prominently against a background of very
good actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02
Band Concert Tomorrow.
!. s. Soldiers Home Band
n.2hac<.ar D1nitaI

Orchestral Recital,
"Wednesday Afternoon, April 3, Be
ginning at 800,
John S. NJ. zimmerman, Director.
March, Known kapers' Ball
Incidental music to Monsieur
Beauvaire'- .Rosse
I. Intermezzo. p Lett Motif. >.
Gavotte. 4. Chant des Noyag-
eurs 5. Love Scene. q. March
Theme.
Pas Seul, "Pirouette' $500. Finck
Selection. Modest Suzanne. Gilbert
Dance, Rum Tum- fiddle"
Schwartz
Excerpts from THE Little Million
aire''. Conan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02
Cosmos.

The Five Tokyo Japs were a top-line act
which took yesterdays audiences by
storm at the Cosmos. Their tight-rope
walking and balancing and. indeed. the
entire act is replete with sensational
achievements. The glide down a rope
is a thrilling feature.
Varsity college fun is provided by the
Criterion Comedy Four. with plenty of
melody and by-play. The Carmelo oper-
attic trio was heard to advantage in
repertoire of operate music, including
the sextet from Lucia" and the rapid
fire sketch, "A Surprise for Mother" was
presented by Church and Springer in
manner which brought out it's droll trav-
esty. Emily Egamar. breezy and infec-
tious Coincidence, and the Quinn brothers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02
Casino.

That the efforts of Manager Kirby
to please his patrons at the Casino this
week met with the entire approval of
capacity audience was demonstrated
last night, when a bill of exceptional
merit was presented. 1t seems difficult
to single out a feature which outshone
the others, so well balanced was the
program. Eva Williams and Jack
Tucker. In the screaming success. en-
titled "Skinnys Finish" enabled Miss
Williams to present a line of slang talk
entirely original which seemed to be
much appreciated. Robisch and Child
ress have a good comedy singing and
talking act: Moore and Moore, the
Beau Brummels of the vaudeville
stage, sang their way into the favor Of
the audience; the Maybelle- Fonda
troupe--the Chubby Four-gave a fine
exhibition of club swinging, and the
Goyts. novelty gymnasts. a man and
two dogs. do some wonderful feats in
balancing and juggling. Photo plays of
an interesting and instructive characte.'
were shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02

in singing and dancing act, make up the
remainder of the BILL Pathe's weekly re-
view is the film Offering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02
9bfIfuSbf,t'11
Easter Wear.

We have surpassed all
previous efforts - which
means the best stock of
Women's and Misses
Garments Washington
has ever known.
This is NOT a "cheap'
store=wormen who do mot
appreciate individualityof
style, good material, good
workmanship and perfect
lines may think our prices
FigRl-but women who
demand something better
than the usual will be
delighted with our prices.
No other store cam give
you as much for your
money, judged from this
standpoint and there's
a reason.
This is one of a large
combination of store
with important New York
and foreign connections
the economies effected
by trading ON a large
scale are reflected i'm our
prices.
The annual sales of these
stores are more than
S., 100000, and OUR buy
ing and selling prices are
based ON this large out
put.
Don't buy your Easter
apparel until you look
t IN rou 6 IN this S too k
Misrepresentation" are as
welcome as ''sHnoppers=to=
buy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-02

II you want work read the want COL
umns Of The Star.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
THIS HARBOR
GETS PERMANENT
DREDGING PLANT

The rivers and hadbors bin passed by
the United States Senate yesterday ear
ries with it an appropriation of $3.50 900
for a dredging plant TO be stationed here
permanently. to keep a standard 2l-foot
channel in the Christiaua river The
channel is now eighteen feet deep at low
water and work will be started by the
American Dredging Company to make il
q 2l-foot channel. This contract will be
the last an outside concern will receive.
the government, with the advent OF the
proposed new dredging in this port there
after doing the dredging here.
The passage of the appropriation for
Wilmington was a victory for the Della
ware delegation at Washington. Il will
result in a big saving to the government
as it is estimated that ehe annual ex-
pense to maintain the channel depth viii
be about $4,000 a year against the
100000 a year the government has been
allowing for harbor improvements here.
The bill passed by the Senate also in
cludes an appropriation of $4,000 TO re-
sumo the construction of the Lewes and
Rehoboth canal.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
STREET DEPARTMENT
ASKS FOR ADVANCE

City Council last night passed the
bill for $500, submitted by the Street
and Sewer Department as the portion
the Police Commission was 10 pay
for placing the police and fire alarm
wires in Market street underground.
This bill had been held up by the
police committee for several weeks.
II was passed without comment
The Street and Sewer Department
asked Council to advance il the quar-.
terly appropriation due August 1. Tho
request was referred TO tho france
committee.
Councilman Bilderbach offered a
resolution directing the Street and
Sewer Department TO install a sever
az Eighteenth and Franklin streets
for which the park board submitted
"A request some time ago. The resolu-
tion was adopted and copy ordered
sent 10 the Street and Sewer Depart
ment.
The balance in bank was reported
TO be $i2O702.03 The tax receipts
for the past week were Collector
Morris, S52.443: Collector Sayers,
S31, $50. A total Of S42,OO0 was found
IN the Union National Bank. one Of
the inactive repositories. and it was
ordered transferred to the National
Bank Of Wilmington and Brandywine,
the active bank. This removes all
city money from the Union Bank at
this time.
The Delaware Anti-Tuberculos So
ciety was allowed $1,000 on account
of the yearly appropriation.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19

CRIME STILL
UNSOLVED
Meanwhile Three Men Are
Held Without Bail on
Homicide Charge
AGAIN
CRITICISES THE POLICE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. July ia circum-
stantial report that one of the biggest
gamblers in New York city under
promise Of complete immunity for
himself and his immediate circle Of
pals, had made a full confession to
District Attorney Whitman of tho sx-
act status Of the gambling situation
to whom tribute was paid and by
whom, and Just what protection was
afforded for the money created con-
sternation at police headquarters to-
day.
The name Of this man was not re-
vealed, but It was said that he was
familiar with every detail Of tho
situation and that he had acted when
he became convinced that the private
detective agency retained by the dis
trict attorney would eventually get
possession of all OF the secrets.
There was no confirmation Of the
report.
District Attorney Whitman admitted
that a mysterious stranger" had
been closeted with him for more than
three hours last night and that he had
seen him again today. He refused
to indicate the identity OF this visitor.
although he admitted that the
gambling situation was discussed.
Whitman sharply called the police
to account again today declaring that
he saw no good reason why they did
ont clear up the Rosenthal murder
Immediately It was plain from his
attitude that he knew Jock Rose,
Police Lieutenant Becker's friend.
had given the police the names OF
everyone who was in the auto when
IL left him a few minutes before the
killing and that all that remained for
the police TO 10 was to go out and
get the men.
Meanwhile, Rose. Shapiro. and Lib
by, against whom actual charges O.
homicide are lodged remain In the
Tombs with hail refused.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
DREAM LEADS
WIFE TO THINK
LEARY IS DEAD

Awakened several nights ago by
hearing shots in a dream, Mrs. VIII
liam r. Leary, of No. sos East Sixth
street, is firmly convinced that her
husband who has been missing since
June IA met with foul play. She has
reported the case to the police VINO
are making an investigation
Leary was employed as an insur-
ance agent and was sent to Delaware
City in June to make collections. June
IA was the last time he was seen.
When he left he had S77 of insurance
funds in his possession. Mrs. Leary
says that this sum would not tempt
him to abscond, and says she has
no hope of ever seeing her husband
alive again. In the room occupied hy
Leary, at Delaware City, was found
his effects, just as ne left then
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
GoOD TEMpLARs IN SESSION.
]. X. HOuck, of Philadelphia Elected
Grand Chief.

RIDGEWAY. Pa, July l9-The 59th
annual session Of the Grand Lodge of the
international Order of Good Templars
was brought TO a close yesterday. 1t
was announced that in order TO institute
the Swedish Grand Lodge application for
a charter must be approved by the Grand
Lodge and the National Lodge
The election OF officers in the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania and Delaware re-
suited as follows,
Grand Chief. J. X. Houck. Philadelphia; I;
grand counsellor. Ellwood Nichols, Ham
erton; grand vice templar, Miss Alice
Brown. Dagus Mines; grand superinten-
dent OF Juvenile workers, Miss Elizabeth
S. Beacon, Philadelphia; grand secretary.
Oscar I. Westlund, BTaddock; grand
treasurer, Edward Coleman, Jr., Philadel.
phia
The next session OF the Grand Lodge
will be held in Wilmington, Del. Among
the delegates from Pennsylvania to the
National Grand Lodge are Mrs. A. J.
Weichmann. OF Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Laura n. Rndy, of Walters Park.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
TAFT FRIENDS PLAN
DEFENSE OF NOMINATION
Presidents Friends in Both Houses of Congress
Would Refufe "SfoIen Delegates" Charge Made
by Colonel Rooseveh--SensfoF Root TO
Champion The Taft Cause.

souri,, and Representative Mondell, of
wyoming. will defend the President
in the house. Their speeches are
planned for delivery the latter part
OF next. week, but may be delayed
until just before adjournment.
For several days, Senator Root has
heen quietly collecting data in the
Senate for his speech. AS tempor-
airy and permanent chairman OF the
Chicago convention his defense OF
the regularity of Taft's selection Ia
expected TO supplement the official
statement to be given out by Chair
man Hilles, Of the national commit
tee.
Il am preparing a speech COM
pletely to refute the charges OF 'stol-
en- delegates made by Roosevelt" ["
said Representative Bartholdt today.
Il was on the national committee
which heard the contests at Chicago
and will show how viciously baseless
Roosevelts outcry is"
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
ONE CAUGHT,
One SCARED
BY CAVE In

Without warming this morning there
was cave-in of earth i'm "a new
sewer being constructed by the city
in Shipley street, above Ninth, and
one man. Frank Dominick, who lived
beyond Eleventh street bridge. was
caught under the weight Of earth. He
was covered to his waist, but fellow
workmen extricated him. He was
not seriously injured. but William v.
Moore, foreman on the work, sent
him home.
Another Italian employed on the
work. known as No 1S6, was so
frightened that he jumped out Of the
ditch and ran Off, nothing more be-
ing seen of him. Moore. however,
explained that the man had intended
to work only until noon anyway, as
he intended to leave for Italy tomor-
row.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
HORSE DIES
in BARN FIRE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
YORKLYN. Del. July 19.-For the
second time within year the large
mond. west Of here was destroyed by
fire Wednesday evening. Mr. Des-
mond ana his help were milking at
the time and although they were
stunned at the sight Of ihe fire about
them they got out all the cattle. One
horse was burned TO death. A large
amount of hay and manv farming
implements were destroyed.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
BY The United Press.


WASHINGTON, July 19.-Republi-
can leaders of the Senate and House
are girding on their armor for one
of the most bitter political fights ever
staged on the floor of Congress, to
defend the legality OF President
Taft's nomination at Chicago.
Progressive Republicans got wind
OF the Taft plan today and hurriediy
held conferences for counter-at-
tack promising the unique spectacle
in both houses OF congress of con-
gressional debate on the alleged
fraud" OF Tafts denomination. The
whole Chicago convention promises
to be refought In a tempest of par
tisanship, with the Democrats as ap-
plauding spectators both Taft and
Roosevelt adherents. Senator Root,
OF New York, is scheduled to be
Tafts chief spokesman in the Senate.
Representative Bartholdt. Of Mis-
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
WEATHER.
BY The United Press.

by Inc united fTeSS.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Weather
viii be fair tonight and Saturday in
the eastern states.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-FOr Del
aware: Fair, cooler tonight. Saturday
fair; moderate temperature; moder-
ate n0rthwesterly winds.
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
MAURETANIl CLOSE 10 ICE.

by Tho United Press.
NEw YORK. July io-stores OF close hat the frost
plainly dsoenible a the forcing th passeoEos 10 don
heavy wraps brought by he liner Maureana
Cunard Line The AdraHc o. tine white Star EQe to-
day Both vessels dangerous proximity The ice -sa
that Of the bers moro than 1000 Feet Ions
stood any the water Mamouc OF che rtan-
almost the latitude made tho passengers un-
comfortable until they reached port
Evening journal., 1912-07-19

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers Than
any other paper in Delaware.
7tsI means home paper
Evening journal., 1912-07-19
COMMITTEE yorrs AGAINST cimn.

By Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON July ls.-By strict party of to g.
the election House Of Representative Theron caum
Republican rom the Eleventh ST. dslet declared
void today by House Elections Committee No % Excessive
Of money in his compaign the assigned
The Detroit times., 1912-06-20
racked corn. ISl: corn and Oat chop.

cracked corn. s34: corn and oat chop.
FIo1r-Jobbing prices Best Miehi
gan patent So so. straight, IS. 60; clear
g.: pure rye. $40. spring patent 81 20
per Dbl I'm wood.
Hardware-Nails. S22s base: plain
anneGled wire. 81 per cwt: galvanized
earbed wire. S2.25 per spool. galvan-
lied she-ts. rs gauge. - per cwt.
single bit axes, oronzec. 800 per doI;
polished. 80 per doz; black sheets. 50
cert on; large. 90 per cent on list. ma
chine bolts, small, 20 pev cent on !:
large. 60 per cent on list
Ou-Raw linseed. S3c: boiled Gn-
seed sac. Diamond headlight, kero-
sene. loo; perfection. .oAc; Eocene.
l2asc; Crown gasoline, i5c Ter gal.
turpentine. IN barrel lots, 52c per gal
PrOvIEions-Mess pork, 5000. fam
lily. 1890 ~ so medium. clear, SIS. 30
M2l5e: hams liis "a l Sc. shoulders. lie,
picnic hams. i0Ia ~ lie. bacon, l4g loc.
lard. In tierces. sac kettle rendered
lac per 10.
suGnrs-Corrected daily by W. a.
Edgar a Sons: Crystal dominoes. lbs.'
Ss.75; do lbs, SS.25, Eagle tablets
t7.05: cut loaf t6.55 cubes, So; XNAA
powdered. So. standard powderei
s5.s5: granulated. extra coarse. 49,;
1850; Diamond A. s5.sb; confectioners
A. $3.50. No. /, S5ht: No. =. 50 So: No
3. $3.50: No. 4. s5.45: No. ). S540; No.
6, $685. No. Z. IS 80: No. s. S52S: No.
9, IS 25; 40. 10. S5,l5; No. IL, s6.l0; No
IL. s5.Ob. No. 10, IS: No. Ia. So; No; II.
SIS per 100 lbs household powdered. i
ID cartons as To case. 81 ID
The Detroit times., 1912-06-20
WEATHER MAN OFTEN
WRONGFULLY CRITICISED
Records at Washington Show
That Four Out of Five Fore
casts Are Correct

When people complain about the
weather. they are sometimes apt to
blame conditions on the weather man.
But he's an innocent party. lie doesn't
make the weather, but he does tell
you pretty accurately what you may
expect from day to day. You may
also say that ne misses his guess
about four times out OF i've, but he
doesn't. Records at the chief weather
bureau at Washington show that four
out OF five forecasts are correct
Just how these forecasts are made
Is an interesting story. II is enter
tainingly told in The American Gov
eminent" the interesting book by
Frederic j. Haskin, which The Times
is distributing to its readers at cost.
The many delicate instruments used,
the lonely places where observations
are made, and the thousand and one
other features OF the weather service
are told IN language devoid OF tech
nicalities. Ii you want this book
and you should have it-clip coupon
from six consecutive issues and bring
or send them TO this Office with so
cents II you want the book by mail
send 60 cents with the six consecutive
coupons.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-20
HEARING ON SHIELDS
CASE SET FOR TUESDAY

LANSING, Mich. June 20,-Wheth-
er or not Robert II. Shields, of Hough-
ton, Will appear before Governor Os-
born at the hearing set for next Tues
day and defend himself against the
charges preferred by the chief execu-
tive. tending toward his removal as
q member OF the state tax commls-
sion. Ia the question that absorbs the
interest OF every one in the state cap
itol at the present time.
There seems to be a prevailing opin-
ion that Shields will begin prepare
ton for his defense Immediately after
his return from the Chicago conven-
ton. and that he will endeavor TO clear
himself of the charges prepared by
Gov. Osborn. Inasmuch as the gov
ernor makes the complaint, and, under
the law, is the Judge and jury 1t is
not thought that Shields has much
chance OF remaining on the tax com
mission, but his friends point to the
fact that he should at least answer
the accusations and not lay down
without a fight.
II is understood that the charges
were prepared by Roger |. Wykes, oil
Grand Rapids, who was a member OIL
GOV. Osborns special commission ap-
pointed TO investigate taxation mat
ters in this state. The list OF. Lansing
CORPORATIONS, which the governor al
leges TO be grossly underassessed. is
almost identically the same as was
presented when the commission was
ia session here last rail-.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-20
STODDARD POPULAR
AS METER INSPECTOR

Citizens OF Highland Park who are
patrons OF the Detroit City Gas Co.,
have been refused the services ot
Warren Stoddard, meter inspector Tor
Detroit. and the demand for insPec-
.tion by Stoddard has become so IN
sistcnt that Stoddard decided, We'd
nesday. to put the question zip 10
Commissioner Haarer.
The gas company pays Stoddaru
salary. bat he is working under an
ordinance applying only TO Detroit.
II the commissioner should decide TO
allow him 10 inspect meters for citi-
zens OF Highland Park, the gas con
sumers in St clair Heights and Crosse
Pointe would also request that tnel
be given the same privilege.
Stoddard has also received requests
for the examination of meters in the
Eighteenth ward The Detroit Subdr-
ban Gas Co is supplying gas TO the
citizens OF the former Delray district.
Stoddard has decided to inspect their
meters inasmuch as they live within
the CITY limits. although he says the
ordinance does not require that nc
inspect any but the meters of the De.
troit City Gas Co.
The Detroit times., 1912-06-20
ROOSEVELT SOUNDS
CRY FOR NEW PARTY
CONTINUED from Page one)


permit their cases 10 be decided by
the unchalienged vote.
1t is useless for YOU men 10 20
into that convention and permit your
protest against fraud TO be voted down
by the fraudulent roll. concluded
Roosevelt Il hope you will not 20
into the convention again and submit
10 that sort OF business. | hoIe YOU
will refuse 10 recognize longer that
which has no right either in law or in
morals TO be called the Republican
national committee
The speech was followed by the
widest enthusiasm and as the Roose-
Welt delegates crowded out OF the
room they took up modification OF
the battle cry OF We want Teddy,
shifting il 10 We'll have Teddy"
While the demonstration was
spreading through the hotel corridors
and 1000 people crowded into Michi-
gan-blvd., were demanding a speech,
the colonel received word OF the ac-
ton of the Taft men on the creden-
tials committee amending their rules
He was then in conference with his
chief lieutenants secluded in his pri-
vate apartments.
Quick 10 see the strategy OF the
Taft mOva.-Roosevelt ordered his sup
porters on the credentials committee
back into the session OF that body
with instructions 20 GO through the
deliberations with a view 10 present
ing a minority report 10 the conyen-
ton at the conclusion of the re-hear-
ing OF the contests"
There was no idea on the part OF
Roosevelt or his lieutenants that there
would be any change of the minority
committee on the contesting delega-
tons. The move of sending the men
back into the committee was strictly
stragety move between the two fac
tons. II meant that unless some
break came In the committees delib.
erations which made 1t impossible for
Roosevelt longer TO restrain the more
radical of his followers. the actual
break, now regarded as inevitable,
would come upon the taking OF the
vote 10 reject the Roosevelt minority
report in the credentials committee.