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The Washington times., 1912-08-13
ADE' BEST COMEDY,
FATHER AND BOYS"
At POLL THEATER
Mark Kent Scores Decided
Hit in Role of the
Father.

In presenting George AIDES cleverest
comedy, Father and the Boys" the
Poll Players have won another Of their
distinct triumphs, and there have been
quite number Of them since the OPEN
Ing In April last Of the old Chase house
to stock productions. When writing the
play for William II. Crane, who scored
one Of his greatest successes In it, Mr..
Ade must have been in his happiest
moods, and the Poll management was
certainly fortunate in obtaining II for
stock. BY 30 doing one Of the most
capable actors of this company Is given
an opportunity to really star In a role
which Is admirably suited to his talents.
1t Is star s play and necessarily a
star Is needed for the character OF
Mark Kent added to his reputation as
delineator of character roles as
iemuel Morewood, the father, and his
Interpretation of the Woodworking
most anything but business, was a
treat His sudden rejuvention to a
man Of the world was a delightful con-
ception.
For the other characters the honors
are about equally divided between Miss
Van Buren as Tom. the elder son;
Graham Nelsey as William. the pink
tea son: Louis Haines as Jack Bartholo-
new; Duncan Penwarden as Major
ellsworth; Miss Louis Kent as Mrs
Brnce-Guilford; Miss Bondhill. as Emf:
ly; Miss May as Francis; ]. Hammond
DAILY as Tobias Ford. and John Fee as
Cal Higbee.
Father and the Boys Is one Of the
Poll Players best productions and the
opening performance was thoroughly
enjoyed by an appreciative audience.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, va. AUG. Il

Merchants Of Alexandria are some
what agitated over the appearance OF
spurious coins Of minor denomination,
which are said to have been freely cir
culated within the last few weeks.
No formal complaint of the matter
has yet been lodged, but II is under
stood that several merchants have
found quarters, dimes and nickels in
their cash drawers lately, which are
plainly counterfeit. The coins, 1t Is
said, are clever imitation but are cas-
ily detected by their weight, which is
perceptiblv lighter than the Govern
ments money, and which fail to ring
when dropped on stone or metal. They
appear to be made Of q hard compost
ton. rather than Of lead.
Melvin Johnson, aged nineteen. was
sentenced to serve six months in jail
in police court today. while Theopoiius
Lord, aged thirteen, and George john
son, aged sixteen, were sent to the re-
form school, on a charge Of stealing
copper. All three boys are colored.
The lads were arrested by officer j.
c. Gill, upon information furnished rby
a Junk dealer. who reported that the
boys had attempted to dispose Of about
fifty feet of copper spouting.
When questioned the boys claimed
that they had found II in the rear Of a
house on Prince street, but later con-
fessed that they had stripped it from
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
BURY FATHER DOYLE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Unexpected Death Shocks Cath.
olics In All Parts Of the
Country.

The Rev Alexander p. Doyle, rector
OF the Apostolic Mission House at
Brookland, whose unexpected death in
San Francisco has been the source of
grief to Catholics in all parts Of the
country. was buried yesterday in San
Francisco. Funeral services were held
at old st. Mary's Church in San Fran
cisco. the Rev Thoas P. Cullen, a life
long friend OF the dead priest and pas
tor of ST. Mary's Church. celebrating
the high mass. Archbishop p w,
Riordan, of San Fancisco, and Bishop
Thomas Conaty. OF Los Angeles, oc-
cupied seats Of honor at the cere-
monies.
Father Doyle was for many years a
resident In San Francisco, and his
friends in that city filled the church.
The Rev. Father Elliott, who has
been connected with the Apostolic Mis-.
sion. has now taken charge, and will
succeed Father Doyle as rector, accord
ing to announcements made at the Mis-
sion House today.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
MRS. MARY A. SMALL
DIES At FA|RH|LL
At AGE OF EIGHTY
Funeral Tomorrow to Be Pri-
vatG, But Friends Invited
to Interment.
Funeral services will be held tomor-

Funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 8 o'clock at her resi-
dence, Fairhill Brookland, for Mrs.
Mary A. Small, widow of John H.
Small, who died yesterday in her
private. but friends are invited to at
tend the interment in Oak Hill Gene
terry at o'clock.
Mrs. Small was born in Georgetown,
and had resided there and at her pres.
ent residence all her life. She was the
daughter of Archibald Cunningham, a
native of Scotland. and Janet Mcdonald
Wilson, of the well-known Wilson fam
lily of Maryland
Mrs. Small Is survived by two sons
and six daughters, all of whom will at
tend the funeral except J. Henry Small
tr., who Is too far in the West to
reach here in time. The other son.
Charles A. Small, of New York. Is in
Washington. Five of her six daughters.
Mrs. Grace Berry, Mrs. Mary e. Dal.
gleish, Miss Janet Small, Mrs. Charles
w Richardson. and Miss Sydney Small
daughter Mrs. ]. T. Grove, of West
Virginia, are here to attend the services
The honorary pallbearers have been
chosen from the nephews and grand
, sons of Mrs Small They are J. Harry
Cunningham w. A. Cunningham, Jr.,
Robert II, Dalgleish, John H Small, jr.,
Paul Sleman, and Burton Leary.
John H. Small late husband Of the
dead woman, was the founder of j. II.
Small & Sons, florists, which he man.
aged until his death. Since then the
business has been conducted by J. H.
Small. 1r.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
AR|STOCRATS GET
NO K|NDERGARTENS
IN W|LKESBARRE
Mothers Advised to Care for
Children Rather Than
Play Bridge.

wILKESBARRE, Pa, Aug. 13.-When
a resolution was presented to the school
board here to establish a kindergarten
in the fashionable residential section,
Director Bell jumped to his feet and
declared:
"As an educational factor, kinder
gartens are valueless. Why not call
them by their proper names, 'nurseries?'
am opposed to any kindergarten being
placed in a neighborhood where the
mothers have time to waste in playing
bridge and afternoon teas. l favor plac-
ing these nurseries in sections of the
citv where the mothers are too busy
bending over a washboard to give the.-
children the proper attention"
The resolution was tabled and aristo-
cratic sensibilities spared further shock.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
DR.. HANSMANN DIES,
WAS WELL KNOWN
AS SP|R|TUAL|ST
Once Prominent Physician
in City Passes Away at
Daughters Home.

DR.. Theodore Hansmann, for many
years known as one of the leading phy-
sicians of the city, and recently promi-
nent because of his interest In spirit
ualistic affairs, died yesterday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Wood
bury, 1922 Willard street. He had been
feeble for some time. but 1t was thought
that he would linger for several months.
and his death was unexpected.
No funeral arrangements will be de-
termined until word can be received
from the doctors son. Max Hansmann,
of this city, who is In the Adir
on a camping party, and Is twenty-five
miles from a railroad. The funeral will
probably not be held until Thursday.
Attended President Lincoln.
DR.. Hansmann was born in Germany
in 1921, and came to this country In 1858.
He was considered one Of the most bril-
liant physicians of his day. and was the
regular attendant of President Lincoln
Carl Schurz, and other noted figures Of
the National Capital.
He retired from the practice of medt-
cine several years ago and became inter-
ested in the spirit world. publishing sew
eral articles on the subject in 1907 and
later years. He claimed that he had
perfectly clear visions of his spirit
friends" and that the clearness Of the
portraits were those of strong spirits,
capable Of manifesting themselves In
fieshy forms. 1.-The blurred ones" he
said. "are those who died without under
standing spirtualism.
Gets Many Messages.
Among those he thought he communi-
Gated with were President Lincoln
President Grant, who was one of his
most frequent visitors in the spirit
Queen Louise of Prussia, Balzac, Car
Schurz. and other. Only few days age
he received a communication from Gen.
eral Grant advised him to hurry ur
and to remember that death is only q
resting place. DR.. Hansmann believed
that spiritualism will revolutionize thu
world, do away with strife and mak'
the earth a better place to live on.
He is survived by two sons. Max Hans
mann, chief of a division in the ligh
house service, and Albert E. T. Hans
mann, a local patent lawyer. and tw'
daughters, Mrs. Ella Woodbury., Will
whom he lived in his later years, ant
| Miss Louise Hansmann. His wife. for
merly a Miss Ronnegar, of Philadelphia
died many years ago.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
GAS LEAKS COST
DISTRICT MANY
TREES EACH YEAR
Various Causes Killed Over
Six Hundred in Capital
During Past Year.

During the fiscal year ended June 30,
320 shade trees were destroyed by. IL
Eliminating gas. according to the an
nual report of Trueman Lanham. super
intendent of trees and parkings, submit
ted to the Commissioners today. This
Is an increase over the number so de-
stroyed last year, of eighty-four.
1T is to be regretted" says Superin-
tendent Lanham. that the local gas
companies do not cake early action in
making repairs to the mains when leaks
are reported, and thereby prevent other
trees in the immediate vicinity of the
affected ones from being killed"
The number Of trees destroyed by
other causes was four by sewer gas,
horses, and 294 by drought. In line
with the policy OF the Commissioners to
shade all improved thoroughfares as
rapidly as surface conditions Will per-
NIT. 1924 trees were transplanted from
the District nurseries to the permanent
positions on the streets This is de-
crease of over forty-five in comparison
with last years record
Delayed By Late Spring.
There would have been an increase in
the work, according to the report. had
IL not Deen lot tne ldte spring ana tne
unusual severity of the winter. This
last condition caused the ground to be
frozen until March !. thereby delay
Ing planting operations until April l.
The number of trees removed be-
cause Of their decayed and dangerous
condition. and in order to provide for
street and alley improvements and the
accommodation of lamps, was 2,646.
These were replaced with the follow
ing varieties: Elms, gingkos. lindens,
Norway naples. sugar NAPLES, pin and
red oaks, and sycamores.
Elm Beetles Beaten.
Attention Is directed to the work of
| the department in the destruction OF
| leaf-eating insects AS the result of the
operation of two large spraying ma
chimes, the elm beetle, which has given
the department trouble In years past
| 1t is said, is practically extermnated.
The spraying work was not confined
| to the street trees only, but extended
| to the public parks, in compliance with
| the request of the Superintendent o
| Public Buildings and Grounds
| Delay was occasioned, II Is stated, IL
the cultivation Of young street trees be
| cause of the storms that visited the city
| during the early summer, thereby rem
dering necessary the transfer of the en-
tire force to the work Of clearing ava!
| the wreckage.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
Buffalo Seeks Federal
Aid to Check Disease

An alarming epidemic of infantile
paralysis is raging in Buffalo. N. Y.
and the State commissioner Of health
has called upon the Federal authori-
ties for aid in its suppression.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh
has ordered Passed Assistant Surgeon
w. H. Frost of the Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service to Buffalo to
aid the local physicians in combating
the disease.
One hundred cases of the disease
have already been reported, and efforts
to stop its spread have so far proven
fruitlesS.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
CAPT. ISAAC R. CONWELL.

Funeral services for Capt. Isaac r.
Convex, for twenty-five years "a clerk
in the Land Office, a veteran of the
civil war and close friend to former
President Harrison. were held this af-
ternoon from the residence, 1902 Colum-
bia road northwest The services were
under the direction of Encampment t9,
Union war Veterans. and four of the
Sallbearers were from this organiza-
tion. The other four, w. G. Wthel,
French Evans, were old trirnus of the
dead captain. The interment was in
Arlington National Cemetery. The Rev.
G. Wilbur Shipey conducted the serv-
ices.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
MRS. C. X. CAMPBELL FITZ.

Relatives in Washington have been
advised Of the death of Mrs. Caroline K.
Campbell Fitz. widow of Henry E. Fitz,
which occurred in New York Sunday.
Ptomaine poisoning contracted at At
Ian City caused the death.
Mrs. Fitz formerly lived in Washing
ton. the dauhgter of the late Daniel
Campbell and was prominent in social
circles in this city. She leaves four
sons, Donald, Hamlin, Wyman, and
William Fitz. Funeral services are
being held today in New York.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
COUNTERFEIT COINS
FLOOD ALEXANDRIA
Merchants Find Many Small Silver and Nickel Pieces
Which Are Spurous-Boys Who Looted
Church Are Punished.

Norton Memorial Hall, attached to st.
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church.
As the days of Mayor F. ]. Paff's ad-
ministration are drawing to a close, he
is making every effort to collect the
delinuuents are causing considerable
trouble, and 1t seems possible that they
may be arraigned in police court and
be charged with conducting a business
without a license, which makes them
subject to fine.
According to the annual financial re-
port Of the school board, the receipts
during the past year were SA, 705.T, the
disbursements during the same period
being $24,6os.7l. leaving a balance of
cash on hand OF $97.
The Alexandria Trades Council Is ar
ranging for a monster Labor Day cele-
bration at Luna Park. Among the
speakers already selected are Richard
K. Byrd, member OF the Virginia State
Legislature: John J. Colpoys, and ]. p
Conlin. Of Washington.
Allan Cogan will leave tonight for
several days visit in New York city.
w. A. Watkins has left for a several
weeks visit to points In the South.
The plans for the factory Of the Ma
tional Biscuit Company to be erected
In Alexandria,, as drawn up by Conne!l
& Pierson. architects OF this city, have
been accepted by George l.. Appich,
acting for the cracker company.
Miss Emily Clark, OF South Fairfax
street, has left for ST. Georges Island,
Md, where she will spend the remain
der Of the month.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
GEORGE w. SALTER.

George w. Salter, for nearly fifty
years clerk in the War Department.
who died at his residence, 3Ol6 Dunbar
ton avenue was buried this afternoon
in Arlington Cemetery. The funeral,
attended by his associates OF a life
time, was held at 2:3O o'clock from st.
Johns Church, the Rev. Mr.. Dunlap,
pastor of that church, officiating.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
Iowa Boy Scouts Coming
Here From Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Md. Aug. 13.-Scout
Commissioner o. L. Cheney and six
Boy Scouts from Burlington. Iowa. who
have travelled nearly $500 miles on
bicycles, left washington, D. c., today,
after a rousing reception rendered them
last night at the Mt washington Boy
Scout headquarters.
They will take a train at the Capital
for chicago,
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
ARTHUR RUCKDAESCHEL.

Funeral services were held this after
noon at o'clock from Frank Geier's
chapel, for Arthur Ruckdaeschel, the
young man who broke his neck by fall
ing from a fourth story window late
Saturday night. He had called to see a
friend at 627 / street. and the fall oc-
Cured from that place. The coroner
has declared II was accidental. The
burial, which was private, was in Pros
"pect Hill Cemetery,
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
Plays With Weapon in
Bed; Critically Hurt

Rubright, nine years old. who has been
a regular attendant at Wild West pic
ture shows here. procured his father 8
revolver and played with II in his bed
The weapon was discharged and the
bullet went through his right leg, car
rying a piece of his trousers into his
wound.
He is being treated for blood poison
ing and his condition is critical.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
MRS. r. w. WINNER.

Mrs. Rose Washington Winner, for
many years resident of Potomac.
Md, died suddenly last night at George
town University Hospital. She was
siXty-two years old, and had been i'll
three weeks, but was believed to be
recovering. and her death came as a
shock to her friends. Funeral arrange
ments have not been completed. but
burial will take place Thursday.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
FREDERICK G. WARD.

Frederick G. Ward, a veteran of the
civil war, died this morning at 43o
O'Clock at the Soldiers Home Hospital.
He was sHty-seven years old. and had
been i'll about ten days. A native Of
Massachusetts,, he served in the regular
army from 1862 to 1865, when he was
transferred to the Veterans Volunteer
Corps. He entered the Soldiers Home
in 1908 A sister, Mrs. Ella NJ. Rooney.
of Dover. N. H., has been notified OF
her hrother's death
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
MRS. IDA E. MEEKS.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E.
Meeks, housekeeper at the Portland
Apartment House, Fourteenth street
and Thomas circle, who was found
dead in her bath room by a colored
maid Sunday morning. were held this
afternoon at Q o'clock from 1926 Thir-
teenth street northwest. Interment fol-
lowed in Glenwood Cemetery. Death
from heart failure was the coroner s
verdict
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
By the Fifteenth Cavalry Dand. at
Fort Myer, Va, at 8 p. m.
ARTHUR s. wITCoMB. Director.

March, Captain Cavenargh."
Bittrich
Overture. "William Tell" Rossini
Concert waltz, "Loin du Bali. .Gillet
Song for cornet, Answer" 80. Robyn
Selection, "The Serenade" -. Herbert
A tone poem, Apple Blossoms"
Roberts
Rag oddity. The Mysterious Rag"
Snyder
March, "Old Comrades. .........Teike
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
To Leave on Trip.

John S. NJ. Zimmerman, musical d.
rector Of the United States Soldiers
Home Band, leaves the city tomorrow
Cor an extensive trip to Canada and the
Thousand Islands.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
LOCAL MENTION

Great Triple Feature Today-"Cardinal
Richelieu," reels; The Battle" and
chinatown Slavery" Great Virginia
Theater.
The Washington times., 1912-08-13
Concerts Today
By United States Engineer Band, at
Lincoln Park, 1890 p. m.
JULIUS HAMPER. Leader.

March, Occur d'Alene" "....... Sweet
Overture, "Stradella". Flotow
Reverie, Apple Blossoms" E. Roberts
Waltz. Girls of Baden" .Komzak
Grand fantasie. The Opera Mir
row" ..................... Tobani
Czardas, Der Geist des. Woje-
WOOeU
Selection, Bright Eyes" .Hoschna
Medley overture. The Sunny
South" ........................L .Lampe
The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1912-08-13

Norton Memorial Hall, attached to st.
Paurs Protestant Episcopal Church.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-04
HUNDRED DOLLARS
REWARD FOR THE
DOG-KILLER
]. P. Sheehan and Others
Raise Substantial Incentive
to Apprehension of Culprit;
Many Pay Dog Tax.

In this issue uf IA" Il'rlId ]. =.
Shcehnn, on behalf at IN" dog IAN
clerE at this city. offers reward Of
500 for Information leading - the
arrest ~ the person who has been
poisoning Albuquerque duRs during
the past few wcekH Information, II
N promised, Will be kept ounrdmtinl.
Or, H. &. Splndler, Dr. j. T. Pcttit
qnd other wcll-kn0Wn dog owners
head IN" subscription liu circulated
by MIR. SheehHn and Whirh has been
signed by scores Of dog owners who
are determined 10 land Ia" guilty
parties. The dog men SAY this ~ not
"a spnHinndic proposition. hut that they
are going 10 Keep after the person
or persons responsible for tn loss at
valuabl" dogs until punishment II Sc
cured
II II urged that every owner Of u
dog who wishes "a keep the animal
at one" pay the city clerk dollar
and secure u dog license. Some two
dozen persons took uut licenses yes
terday ana quit" u number called on
city Clerk HO"hl today. The city
fathers have decided 10 enforce tn"
dog license law Hring"utly. and II II
believed this VIII eliminate scores 81
the worthless Guns which roam IN"
city ana which are Indirectly rrSpun-
sihle FOR the poisoning "f the valuable
pets and the thurOughbTcds
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-04
open Evenings.

und cooperative banka--ihis agency
20 be securely free from political or
.frpst controJ. but with the govern
rnens having adequate and intimate
Supervision Of a.; for indepsnde ut
banking unlts---so independent that
no one bank can be owned. controlled
or shared IN any degree. directly or
Indirectly. BY any other bank; for the
equality Of all banks. national or
stnte. both as to standards and az TO
funcrionB---Ro that every requirement
made Of n national bank must be
complied with equally by n state bank,
ard every function or privilege en-
joyed by a state hank shall be en-.
ioyed by q national bank; for the utl-
IizatlOn and the nudity OF bank A..
heif for the scientinc development Of
exchanges. domestic and foreign. FOR
foreign banking M nm adjunct Of our
fJl siEn commerce. ana Tor taking the
treasury department out O she bank.
isg business
Discussing customs reforms. Score
tary MacNcaEh Gays t"1t W,a,h pr"ad
exposures by the pros mt admin'sirn.
ton ~ frauds have resulted in on
annual saving to the government of
more than 10000. 600. "distinctly an
underestimate"
To show that incoming travellers
are now more honestly declaring their
baggage as the result of reforms, the
secretary points out that NJ New York
alone the revenues from travellers
imports have Increased from yearly
average Of fssO.ssS for the previous
administration 10 about ~, 100. 900 in
1919. This class OF frauds. he says.
had been not only conspicuous, but
almost defended.
Regarding the pending investign.
ton ~ the board Of general upDraiH-
rrE at New York by - COMMUNION
appointed by President TAFT, Sccre-
tary NnCVeagh says the board has
drlftcd from It's original institution
sn board of customs review within
the treasury department to "a quasi
Independence an "A court outside % IT,
The department he adds, needs a
board Of general appraisers within
the drpai tment 10 supervise and unify
the appraIsing work Of the country.
Mr.. MaeVeagh urges that all cob
lectOrs ana surveyors of customs.
naval officers. appraisers and assist
ant appraisers. collectors OF Internal
revenue and all like officials OF the
treasury department whose appoint
ment requires confirmation by the
senate be transferred Ia the classified
civil service. Complete separation Of
the treasury service, especially the
classified part al II. from practical
politics. II recommended by the sec.
rotary.
The abolition Of all nAsay Offices IN
the country except the oneia a, New
York In urged by Mr.. MacVeagh. All
assay work. he adds. should be done
OF New York or at the minis.
Secretary MacVrngh announces hii
Intention Of reforming the treasury
departments business methods by q
scheme for the payment ~ govern.
ment obligations In such manner q,
90 avoid cxebange On government
checks. He does not diyulge the de-
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-04

tails hut apparently conte'nplates the
distribution 81 government tundA 81
convenient points over the country for
the payment uf cheeks. He points
out that pension che. Ks, for example
In many Instances ~" not reaill
worth their face value because the
dificunies Of collector enforce an eX-
change charRe
other recommendaiivns by tnf
secretary inciud". contraction o'
four revenue cutters and building
program Of nj least 'wu cutters year
~ IN the future, pu""r PRESSES Tor
the bureau ~ engraving ana printing
provisi' n for dlsnblrd und old mem
berg OF the NE saVIun 'rr.I"". r"iir"-
ment pension for rfIl sorNlc" en-.
plOyca; complete fcyigtun ~ IN" Ulro.
margarine Law. legislation for the
prevention 81 ~" opium irniici nnd
the creation Of % bur"uu tp super
wise the expression OF IIwp. CHOPPER
ating with congress 20 max" th"iI
meaning plain Zoo rE',N'|t" ON lnl'
who enforce then.