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The Washington times., 1912-09-10
JuEa Murdock Says AL Wilson'S MeSu
.Sonqs win Soon Be WhkSfled By All

1t might have happened anywhere elsa
as well as in Potsdam, that quaint IL
somewhat timeworn little episode that
forms the plots of Al Wilson's musical
offering for the current theatrical sea-
son, and which opened the regular sea-
son at the Columbia Theater last night.
II is, according to the management,
song-adorned comedy, and this hyphen-
ated adjective about describes 1t. WASH
ington gave this tuneful musical offer
ing its approval last night and before
the week ends. propfiesy that many of
the songs contained in "It Happened in
Potsdam'' will be whistled and hummed
by a good portion of Washington.
The play Is an Importation from
across the water, and Is credited to the
French Of Maelvic, adapted by Cyril
Reed. II Is unusually free from the
clap stick, ragtime brand of humor. The
German dialect comedian, Wilson him
self, neither shutters, talks noisily OF
wears a checkered suit The songs are
sung In a natural fashion. and are de-
lightfuiiy simple. The story toddles
along to a logical finish and all of the
people in the production act as though
they enjoyed their work. What else
does one demand on a September night?
Plot of the Play
Simple and Frenchy.
The plot of the story is simple. and
quite Frenchy. There Is a returned
traveller, Metz Won Klatz (Wilsor), who
arrives from a three years sojourn In
the Orient, to discover that the girl he
loved, is married to a Russian. There
is a hollow tree in the garden of the
fair thing fha wife of the
Count Kotchocoff, and in their lover
days, this hollow trunk had figured as
the postoffice for the amorous p1issives
that had passed between Metz. and the
girl who married the man whose namc
sounds like the hey-fever.
Metz has a rich old uncle who has
given him peremptory orders to get
married and settle down. and decides
about fill the bill as his fireside COM
panion. Attired in a wonderful cos
tune. half Oriental. half something else
that the writer is unable to classify.
the count and the countess the hand of
the ingenue type. When he arrives
upon the scene he finds his former love,
Viola, who Is plotting with visitor, a
Miss Fairfax. from America, to regain
possession of a picture and letter which
had been secreted in the tree-postoffice
three years before, and overlooked in
MetS's hurried departure for his globe
trotting trip.
The struggle for possession of this let
ter Is the pivot OF the story, and the
principals have their troubles through
three acts. until finally Metz destroys
1t at the urgent request of Miss Fair
fax, with whom he discovers he has
fallen desperately in love. The other
girl has her love affair, TOO, so nobody
Is disappointed. and the play ends as
happily as musical comedies are sup
posed to end.
There are any number of cleverly de-
The Washington times., 1912-09-10

1000 drawings, and for the mosquito
5000 were required.
Una Clayton and company present an
improbable one-act sketch entitled "A
Child Shall Lead TIL en-" The plot gives
Miss Clayton opportunities to display
her well-known impersonation of an
able one.
Walter s. Dickinson returns In his
'rube" monologue, but misses an ex-
cellent chance to score by not discuss
Ing the political situation of the day.
The Apollo trio DO some excellent
hand and head balancing, giving poses
In bronze. Clemenson brothers, In an
eccentric musical act, and the animated
pictures complete a good bill.
The Washington times., 1912-09-10

r. NJ. S.: Sallow complication, liver
blotches, pimples and other eruptions
of the skin indicate the need of good
blood-tonic and liver-regulator. Dis
solve one ounce of kardene in one-half
pint of alcohol mot whiskey), add one
half cupful of sugar and enough hot
water to make full quart. Take one
tablespoonful five minutes before each
meal. Kardene purifes the blood,
arouses the liver. clears the skin, re-
stores lost appetite, and tends to
strengthen and build up the entire sys-
tenn. -
beauty If you rub pyroxin on your eye
brows with finger-end. This makes
them grow thick and silky. Applying
pyroxin at lRsh-roots with thumb and
fore-finger makes them grow long and
curly. Use caution and don't get py-
roHin where no hair is wanted.
Mrs D.: Those ugly hairs can be
quickly banished from your face with
a paste made with powdered delatone
and water. This paste should remain
on the hairy surface two or three min
utes, then rub off and wash the skin
and every trace of hair has vanished
The delatone treatment never fails and
leaves the skin free from spot or blem-
ish.
Annette: The affiiction of over-fat-
ness Is to be deplored at any age, but
1t Is positive calamity to young
In these days when fashion DEGREES the
slender figure the only correct one. You
can reduce your weight almost at the
rate OF a pound a day until you reach
of .parpotis in 11a pints of hot water
and take tablespoonful before each
meal. You can buy parnotic from any
flrst-class druggist 1t is a harmless,
fat-dissolver, and those who take L
marvel at its wonderful effect. 1t
makes one look and feel younger,
brighter, more buoyant and energetic.
Fannie r.: To be sure a face-lotion
is far better than face powder, but YOU
will have to be careful what you use,
as most liquid face powders" contain
Injurious ingredients that are likely to
ruin your complexion. Try this mex
penstve one which is all right: Dis
solve four ounces of spurmax In a half
pint of witch hazel or hot water and
add two teaspoonfuls glycerine. Rub
this on your face, neck. and arms, and
II will give your skin a very pleasing,
delicate tone. This lotion does not
show or rub OF like powder and will
remove that shiny, sallow look from
your skin. This preparation is a won
derful skin-beautifier and | find II ex-
cellent for rough, red or sallow skins,
freckles and skin-pimples.
Mrs. David o.: The only reason why
many hair and scalp-specialists advise
against frequent shampooing is the daSo
ger that con es through the use of soap
and inferior shampoos which contain
free alkah OF other ingredients inju:-
The Washington times., 1912-09-10

livered solos in the Potsdam play, In
which Mr.. Wilson is heard in that style
of German dialect which has made him
a favorite for 80 many years. He sings
with that peculiarly fetching little twist
of his mouth which fasclnates the eye,
while his voice delights the ear. He
was at his best. to my thinking, In the
"She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not"
song. his first number. This song the
petals of daisy and letting them fall
to the ground. in the time -honored FASH
ion Of lovers the world over.
Other songs In his repertoire include
Days" THE twilight Call" and not
the least of all of them, Songs of the
Fatherland." in which all the familiar
favorite German songs are embodied In
a delightfully."- tuneful number in which
the entire company Joins.
Capable Company
Supports the Star.
Mr.. Wilson is supported by a capable
company, which includes w. A. Howell
as the Russian uncle. Will Chatterton
as Hiram Dodge. visitor from the
States, George Sweet as Georgie Hale,
Hiram's ward; Charles McGee as
Barnes. r. q. King as servant to Metz,
Miss Laura Lemmers as Miss Fairfax,
son as Countess Viola, Jessie Lansing
as Priscilla Dodge, Hiram's sister, and
Jeannette Carroll as Mabel Truesdalc
Niola's sister.
There are three acts In the play, the
last showing the mansion and grounds
of the Count Kotchocoff at potsdam
by moonlight, which Ia a most attrao-
tive and effective setting. The cos
tunes are dainty and fresh and pic
turesque, especially the one worn by
Mr.. Wilson, whose Oriental style of
headdress assists somewhat in produc-
ing the Eastern atmosphere. Taking II
altogether. the comedy is satisfying.
and excellent of its kind.
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1912-09-10
Vigilant Eleven to
Meet Monday Night

A meeting Of the Vigilant A. C. has
been called for Monday night at 92O
Eighth street southeast, at which time
1t is expected that plans for the coming
football season will be put under way.
Joe Oliveri is again to be business man
ager, and announcement to the effect
that the organization will endeavor to
repeat its success with a football team
is forthcoming.
The Washington times., 1912-09-10
YOU'RE BILIOUS! YOUR LIVER AND
BOWELS ARE INACTIVE -"CASCARETS''

mental fears, everything that is horrible
and nauseating. A Cascaret tonight will
surely straighten you out by morning
stomach sweet, liver and bowels regu-
lar and make you feel cheerful and
bully for months.
Don't forget your childrer-their little
insides need a good, gentle, cleansing.
too, occasionally.
The Washington times., 1912-09-10

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, Indiges-
ton, SaIlow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from a torpid liver and con-
stipated bowels, which cause your stom-
ach to become filled with .undigested
food, which sours and ferments like
garbage in a swill barrel. That's the
first step to untold misery-indi gestion,
foul gases. bad breath. yellow skin,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
FIRST THINGS

The first scientific advocate of what has since come to be called race sui eide" or the Hmita ton Of population, was Thomas R. MaIthus, an English clergyman and scientist, who died sev- enty-eight years ago today, Dec. 28, 1884. The sociological and economic theories now known as "Malthusian'' work entitled Essay on the Principle of Population as it Affects the Future Improvement of Society," The theory to increase in geometrical progression, in arithmetica1 progression, and that of food. and want or starva ton neces- Adalthusians, some of the leading men particularly the former, are now en- gagged in a race suicide propaganda The result has already been felt in France. where for years the birth-rate has steadily decreased, but official fig ures show that the death-rate has decreased more rapidly than the birth rate The mortality rate among in- fants is now lower in France than in any other country, and the Malthusiap- ists assume the credit While the ori- zinator of the Malthusian school was a c1ergymaH. nearly all of his follow CTS have been unbe1ievers in religion, and the Catholic church and all Pro 1essant denomina tions are practically m unit aR 9A1osinK the system
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
On Second Thought
By Jay 10. House

No two men exactly agree to the value of a pair of jacks before the draw.
 Of course, cigars cost lot of money, but Eph Wiley says he has noticed that most of the rich men smoke
 When a man disappears his family suspects foul play, but the police be- gin to look around for the woman
 It is Buck Kilby's observation that the man whose salary is larger than that of his neighbor seldom is a so- cia1ist.
 If you wish to indefinitely retain the friendship of a man you must join his lodge.
 Tank Beverly is against the custom Of giving three cheers. Tank says that, in most instances, one cheer is enough.
 When 8 man is from railroad town he always exaggerates the number of switch engines employed in it's yards.
 Every fat man stands up for gravy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
BOY DELIRIOUS OVER ACCIDENTAL
 KILLING OF CHUM

New York. Dec. 28.-Guarded by a trained nurse, 15-year-old Englebert Kren1ia lies tossing in delirium, today, half crazed with grief oyer the ac- May Oherst The two boys were play ing with a rifle in Englebert's home when Kremia not knowing the weap- on was loaded, aimed 1t at his friend and nu1Ied the trigger. Oberst was shot near the heart and died instant 1y.
 Krernia was arrested and brought before the coroner to whom he re- lated the details, broken1y. The cor oner, touched by the boys misery paroled him in the custody of his father. Taken home, the lad fell into
 fits of hystericaI weeping and by night was delirious. He attempted several times to Jump from the window, de- c1aring he would rather die than live
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
TRUSTEES PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN PASTOR
 HELD FOR SHOPLIFTING

westfield, Mass. Dec. 2S.-Rev. Conrad Hooker, detained by the Springfield police Monday while they investigated charges of shopl1ft1ng Tn department stores, will resume his duties as pastor of the First Metho~ dist Church, conducting the services Sunday morning and evening.
 He returned yesterday, from Vel land, Ont Last night, the quarterly conference of the church, by the un- aniunous vote of the 2S members pres ent passed vote of full confidence 1n stthe Christian character and personal integrity'' of the pastor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
PERFORMED ON
 FORMER SHERIFF BROWN

Hartford, Dec. 2s.-Former Sheriff Thomas s. Brown of Middlesex coun- ty is at a sanatorium in this city re- covering from 8 serious operation for abdominal trouble. His conrition IS so favorable that it is believed he will be able to return to his home in East Hampton in a week or ten days. Mr. Brown was sheriff 4 years and is at present first seIectman or the town of Chatham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
FIRE DRIVES OUT 100
 FROM TENEMENT HOUSE

Waterbury, Dec. 28.-Fire broke out at 13O this morning in the old Earle house, a famous hotel years ago, now an Italian tenement house and dld over $1,OOO damage before it was un- der control. Patrolman F. J. Reilly rescued a crippled old man from the third floor. The fire rendered over one hundred men, women and chill dren temporarily homeless.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

of Boston against David F. Broderick of this city, a brother of the bishop, involving a $3,OOO,OOO contract for sewer and water system work in Glen fuegos Cuba, and claiming $75,000 damages Great interest is taken in the case in this city David F. Brod- ericS was the superintendent and buy ing agent in charge of the Cuban work and the bishop and Sullivan were financially behind the concern that had the contract. The claim is that David F. Broderick has not ren- dersd an accounting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

D. Davis received a telegram from Rev. Dr. Fisher, stating that he would be unable to reach Bridgeport in time to speak A number of business men attended the meeting and heard brief but interesting address by Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, pastor of the First Universalist Church, the education system of this and other cities. It was announced that Rev. Dr. Fisher will speak at the First Universalist Church at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
BUSINESS MEMS GUEST
 IS HELD UP BY STORM

Rev. l.. F. Fisher, D. D., L.L D., of Chicago, who was to address the Business Mems Association at the StratfieId on civic questions, last ev- ening, was unable to be present being snowbound in New York State Late yesterday afternoon President Charles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

ents the first of February. It had been expected to open early in Jan tenn necessitated delay. About 20 east ern Connecticut patients, now III other state tuberculosis sanator1ums Will De transferred to the new institution as soon as it is Open-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
he D. ". Read Go.
 Established 1857
Maya jos, Blankets and Scarves.
 Half price for Monday and Tuesday
Established 1857.

Those gay bits of color in which many people take delight to be closed out at half price. They genuine Navajo and colorings from Indian Reservation Albuquerque and show the vivid reds, blacks, orange, and gray in lines, heavy bars and zi which, to the imaginative mind who undersrans, portray 1ghtnings tenpests battle and murder. They used for couch pillows and table and adaptable for many uses by artistic persons. College boys and girls adore them.
 Scarves that $I2.OO for $500
 $4.5o for $225
 Drapery Room, third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

details of management, very large majority of this criticism is made from other motives than the good of the p1blic.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
S75,OOO DAMAGE SUIT

Sewer Contract of S3,OOO,OOO In-
 voiveti in Hartford Trial.
 Hartford Dec. 2S.-PreHminary &C., ton has begun in the superior court in the suit of Bishop Bonaventure F. J. Broderick of Saugerties, N. Y-, and former Congressman John A. Sullivan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
OPENS FEBRUARY i.
New London County Sanatoriun
 Ready Then For Patients.

Hartford, Dec. 28.-It is announced at the office of the state tuberculosis commission in the capitol that the New London county sanatoriun will be opened for the reception of patti
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

and remember how he killed his best friend Physicians quieted the lad with drugs and a nurse was put at hlS bedside.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
State Manufacturers Act.

Similar action to that of New Haven Chamber of Commerce was taken yes terday afternoon by the State Manu- facturers' Association at Hartford. They deprecate criticism of the pol icy of unification of transportation facilities in New England, and ex- tended cooperation and support in that policy. They declare that while there have been many defects tn the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
ENDORSES NEW
 RAVENS HEADS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN IN- TEGRITY OF ROADS OFFICIALS APPEALS ITO FAIR PLAY.

New Haven, Dec. 2S-Appealing to the sense of fair play in the business men of the country regarding; the rail road situation of New England, and branding the purposes of the attacks on the New Haven road as personal and political, the New Haven Cham Der of Commerce at it's meeting last evening passed unanimously reSolu- tionS expressing their confidence in the integrity and ability of the officials of the New Haven road.
 The resolutions were presented by the executive committee of the Cham Der of Commerce, which prepared them at a special meeting ca1led yes terday afternoon at which the full at tendance passed unanimously upon them.
 Secretary Charles B. Julin read the formal papers last evening and a great deal of enthusiasm prevailed in the audience, when President Col. Isaac M. Ullnan called for a vote. A rising vote made the adoption of the resolution unanimous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
Mayor C. B. Wilson on the Tax Rate

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson must be regarded the tys leading and debonair exponent of municipal finance Speaking of the rate recently, he jaunty ndu1ged himself in this Illuminating paragraph:
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07
Jeanerette Paving.


The City Council and Street
Committee and The Southwestern
Traction and Power Company have
compromised their difference as to
the amount of the cost of paving
Main Street TO bs assessed to the
share of the Traction Co. The
new arrangement is that the Trac-
ton Co. will lay tho foundation
for it's track pay $4,000 as it's pro
rata of the paving aud maintain
eight feet of the paving after it 10
laid by tho city. The Herald
thinks this settlement OF the mat
ter is best for the town, 40 oil
cause for delay is now removed
and the paving can be put down
this summer. Engineer Warren
B. Reed teleRlspbsd Bitbulithoi
the contractors that they can ship
their material and starts the paw.
ing al oucs. 49, Jsausrstts Herald.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

The Frisco railroad is now run.
ming a double daily service be.
tween Opslousas and Charsuton.
which 10 proving . great convi.
nieucs to tho people on that line.
1t seems to US that the Southern
Pacific could improve tho service
this on branch by adopting a like
system. We believe a motor line
from Port Barre to Cade to meet
all the trains would be 40 success
ful as they are on all other lines.
and we believe if our people would
take up the matter with the Com.
pany such arrangement could be
made.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

The town authorities are out
ting the grass and the grass ordi-
nsnces compelling owners or rem
ters to cut the grass on the side.
walks and yards will bs strictly
enforced. Now is the proper time
to got rii of grass. Do it now to
prevent the police from serving .
notice on you.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

Few. il any. medicines. have met with
the uniform success that has attended
the use Of Cham ber lain's Collie. Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy. The remarkable
cures Of collie and diarrhOpa which II has
effected in almost every neighbOrhOOd
have given it wide reputation. For
sale by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

1t Was reported to Us that tho
Smsde Bros, of Cade have built .
model road from Cade to SsRurs
and from the Main road to the
Lake Bridge. aud We learn at their
own expense, which 10 . commen-
dabls public spirit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

The implicit confidence that many pe0-
ple have in Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy Is founded on
their experience in the use Of that remedy
and their knowledge OF the many remark
able cures of collie. diarrhOea and dysen-
terry that 1t has effected. For sale by all
druggists
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

The people of Lafayette are Civ.
ing much attention at this time to
road building. They realize tho
necessity Of good roads and have
committees looking into this mat
tor With q view Of going into it in
tho proper way and on a large
scale.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07
What We Never Forget

according to science. are the things as-
sOciated with our early home life. such
as Bucklans Arnica Salve. that mother
or grandmother used to cure our burns.
boils. scalds. sores. skin eruptios. cuts.
sprains or bruises. Forty years Of cures
prove its merit. Unrivaled for piles.
corns or cold-sOres. Only % cents at all
druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

Do borrow your neghbors paper this year. subscribe
for it YOURSELF it SO little sIoo for the whole ear
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

Makes loans at per cent. discount. Pays
per cent. interest on time deposits, and per
cent. interest on savings deposits. :: ::
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-09-07

Capital, Surplus and Profits s66,S49,S5
Total Assets $276, ,4O9,67
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-12-26

'E8"sAa 'ola -leggs4ol -. s.
Nen. 6rcle gifts the fat am out, -,
An while he's tellin' us oil bout W.
Old, Chris times when he's a kid, + \
He ist cracked hickernuts. he did, IL
Til they,sac1ockfuI mighty nlghl ;
An when they're,all done by an by, :
He raked the red Goals out again =
An teiled me, "Feich that popcorn in, >
An old thrce-leggud skhlu, an s
The led an all 2...&, little faan- Ey-tl
An yer Old Uncle here snn show
You how con's popPed, long yearSa ago
When me an SANITY Claus Wqz boyss
On Pap's old place in il.noi5erss-
An your Pa. too. w-uz churas. a. tl..g b..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-12-26

God b,@Ss US ever oaeg An rcn.@I
I hee9d the old pump .quoaz agA,n. =
An nen 7 say ny prayer all through
Like Uncls Sidney learn me to- =
20 Father mine, cen as Thine own,
This child looks up to Thee alone:
Asleep or waking give him still ~.
HIS Elder brothers wish.aad will. 3, - :,
An that the last know 4 Til
She calm us-an' so is Pa i
He ho.ler Chris Inus-gifr an say
I'm gotback home fer Chris rus-Da,
An Uncle sid's here, too-an' he
Is nibblin roun yer Chris 'mus-Treel
Men Uncle holler, I suppose
Yer Pas 50 proud he's foze his nose
He wants to turn it up at Us, :
Cause SANITY kick up such = fuss
Tetehia hisse'f off same as eff
He WIS his o-v0 fireworks A'gSe T."