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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
LABOR UNION WAR
STARTS UP AGAIN
staean'fltters Are Divided Over
Shooting and Conflict May
Be the Result.


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CHICAGO, Dec. 27--Renewal of
the labor union wars that eliminated
in murder and bomb.throwing here
two years ago was feared by the po-
lice today as the sequel to the shoot
ing Of James Conway by Thomas
treer, yesterday IN the office OF the
United Association of Steam Filters
aud Helpers.
Conway was shot In quarrel over
union election and an automobile
owned by the union. Freer says he
had been slugged by Conway and two
others and shot In defense.
The steamfitters' union is divided
Into two factions over the shooting
and conflict may result.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Made the Fur Ely.

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NEW YORK, Dec 27,-A man who
said he was Joseph Thomas, an auc-
tioneer Of Winnipeg, Canada: his wife
and young woman who said she was
an actress named Mamie Smith, were
discharged from police court today
after a reprimand for fighting on the
street. According to the police, the
man was talking to the Smith woman
on the street late last night when his
wife came along and struck her hus-
bands companion. A general muss fol-
lowed during which both women were
scratched and torn and the man
somewhat badly rumpled by trying to
separate the comhatants. The couple
said they were in town on visit ana
were leaving for Winnipeg today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27

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SPRINGFIELD, III. Dec. 2T.-Com-
missioners and mayors from nineteen
Illinois cities, now under the commits
sion form Of government, convened
at one O'Clock today in annual con-
yention at the Leland Hotel,
Tho meeting was in the form OF
five distinct conferences, each com
posed of representatives from the
respective departments in the city
commission. The visitors will be en-
tertained tonight by Mayor schnepp
and the Springfield commissioners.
Tomorrow all recommendations Of the
department meetings will be placed
before the association for consideTa-
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Grand Jury investigates.

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SPRINGFIELD H., Dec. Eek
press Messenger Frank Ayers, Engi-
neer Frank Mclaughlin and Fireman
W. H. Sullivan, OF the Alton Hum
mer," held up near here Monday night
appeared before the grand jury today
which is investigating the evidence
against Elmer yigus, Of Springfield
and John Hartnett, suspects already
identified as the bandits by the three
witnesses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
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NJ. F.. Sunday school gave mn en-
tertainment and Christmas tree
Christmas eve. A large crowd was in
attendance
The Basco school closed last Friday
for Christmas vacation. Miss Rich
ards, second primary teacher. is spend
ing her vacation at home In Ferris.
Mrs. Homer Hawkins Of West Point
spent Thursday with Miss Freeman.
Mrs. William Prlessman visited with
her sister, Mrs. Zimmerman. of Quin-
cy. last Thursday.
Mrs Joseph Mannusier and daugh-
tiers, Fairie and Collette. spent last
Thursday at the home OF j. Wetzel
lin Carthage.
Miss Woods is home from Denmark,
Iowa.
Milo Thompson and family left Sat
urday evening for Kahoka. Mo, to
spend Christmas week with relatives.
DR. Frank Priessman of Chicago Is
visiting his parents, W. Priessman
and wife.
Mr.. c. c. Collins and family OF
stronghurst spent Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. X. Hawkins.
A very sad and lonely Christmas
was spent by Fred Tieman and family,
caused by the death of their only lit
tile daughter. Lolelia Marjorie, who
died December %. She was born
September 81, being three months
and two days old at the time OF her
death, caused by whooping cough,
which terminated into pneumonia.
The funeral was held from the family
residence Tuesday afternoon, conduct
ed by Rev. Mckinney. Four little
girls dressed in white were pallbear-
ers. On its little hand were two rings
which had been purchased for her
Christmas by loving relatives. She
leaves to mourn her loss, father.
mother and four brothers, Elva, Leslie.
Clyde and virgil, also host of rela-
tiyes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
keokuk Boy Married

The marriage of Miss Jessie Will
liams Of Buxton. Ia, and Earl Prouty,
formerly of this city, occurred De
cember "a at Ottumwa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Peters and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
O'Blenness of this city, attended the
wedding. Miss Williams is niece OF
T. ]. Riley of this city Mr.. Prouty
lived in this city with his uncle Char
les Peters on the Hilton road. gradu-
ated from the high school and went
10 Ames to study engineering. He is
now employed by Sears Roebuck in
Dallas, Texas, as q mechanical engi-
neer, holding a very responsible posi-
ton. The, young couple are again
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Peters at present and will leave for
their future home in Dallas on Satur-
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
The Mystic Bean.

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LACROSSE. Wis. Dec. 27.--An In
dian. on the verge of death from star
walton and cola, was found tied hand
and foot to a tree fifteen miles north
of Lacrosse by Game Warden Gautsch
today. The Indian had refused &c
swallow the mystic bean of a sect or
religious Indians and was tied and
left to die. Indians claim the bean
will prevent further consumption or
fire water. The warden says tieing
outdoors in a Wisconsin winter is or
almost equal value as a gold but
that this particular Indian may re-
cover.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
italian Panderer.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Charles Fen
doyena. an Italian, was bound over to
the federal grand jury by United
States Commissioner Foote today,
charged with pandering. He is accus-
ed of having lured Agnes O'Neil, IS
and Grace Fortune. II, to resort
run by Ray Reimer, Gary, Ind.
Detectives testified that Eendoveno
has been a paid agent of Gary houses
of i'll fame and that he has sold a
number of girls at fixed price of $50.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Mexicans on Strike.

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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 27six thous-
and employees of the Mexican National
railway today were on strike, demand
ing more money ana less work. They
asked that the wage schedule be In
creased and demanded an eight hour
day instead of a ten hour day. For
sevtral weeks labor organizers have
been busy among men with the re
suit that they put their ultimatum up
to the officials on Tuesday, demand
ing an answer within twenty-four
hours. The walkout followed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Prairie Fire In Winter.

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CENTER, N. D., Dec. 27.--Prairie
fires are unusual in North Dakota al
this season, but one burned a strip
from one to three miles in width frora
Sanger, this county, to the Missouri
river There was a heavy wind and
the flames jumped over all Of the
ordinary fire breaks Thousands of
tons of hay were burned and several
hundred head of cattle persisted. The
ranch of Thomas Hall, recently elect
ed secretary Of state, was in the
path of the fire and he lest heavily.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Murdered Her Husband.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 27--Mrs. Harriet
Burnham confessed today to Assist.
ant States Attorney John Fleming
that she had sho. and killed her hus-
band, Herbert e. Burnham, several
months ago. She had previously de
MED it.
Mrs. Burnhams trial for the muir
der will begin today. She will plead
self-defense. She is the sixth woman
TO be tried in Chicago this year for
numbering a husband.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
D. A. r. Meetin1.

There will be called meeting of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton on Saturday afternoon at two
O'Clock at the home OF Mrs. D. A. Col
lier, 326 Fulton street. The meeting
is an important one and it is hoped
that every member of the chapter
will be present. The meeting will be
called to order promptly at two
o'clock and will adjourn in time for
the member to attend the Civic Lea
que lecture by Miss Martin at the
high school at 3 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Biz Ships In Trouble.

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CHERBoRG. Dec. 27.The White
Star liner Oceanic was held up for
many hours today, unable to get into
the harbor to take on passengers
The German cable vessel eros Herzog
put into Cherbourg greatly damaged
by the storm.
The British steamer Narrung from
Sidney was reported TO be In great
distress off the Brittany coast.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Rates illeaaI.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-The in
terstate commerce commission to-
day held that the ali-rail rate on re-
fined copper sent from points in the
upper peninsular OF Michigan to New
York city, were uniustly discrimina-
tory against Detroit, Michigan Rail-
roads were directed hereafter to
make the differential not less than ten
cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
To Resume War.

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VIENNA, Dec. 27.-The Bulgarians
are making active preparations TO re
sumo the war against Turkey, accord
ing to special dispatches today from
Sofia. It was said that youthg not
due for military service until 1914
We're being conscripted and all troops
were being kept under orders.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27

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SANTA, Ontario, Dec 27-The
sheriff OF Port Huron has arrested
Clarence Johnson of Wallaceburg
who is wanted in Marine City, Mich,
for a hold-up. The man is alleged to
have robbed clerk and held up a
party Of citizens. He crossed in a
boat TO Canada and made his way to
Wallaceburg. Johnson is a lake cap
tain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
PERSONALS

Frederic G. Smith, Of the Des
Moines Register and Leader, is the
guest OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
j. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Patterson and
son Glen returned to their Peoria
home this afternoon after having
spent Christmas With relatives ana
friends.
Henry T. Etzkorn OF Fort Madison
was Visiting In the city today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Quick Work.

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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-John R. Nc
Coy OF Electra, Texas, met Mrs. Eliz-
abeth sanders Of this city on Monday.
He proposed to her on Tuesday and
today they were wed Mccoy wanted
the marriage ceremony performed
Yesterday, but Mrs. Sanders Insisted
npon having one day to prepare her
trosseau.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
veesc1s storm Bound.

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HAVRE, Dec. 1.-THE new harbor
works of this port have suffered con
siderable damage from the storms that
for two days rayaged the coasts OF
the channel and continued today.
Many vessels are ashore and some OF
the bigger ones are storm-bound.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Woman Chicken Thief.

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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.--The police adj
mitted today they were completely out
witted by woman chicken thief who
made an early morning raid upon the
poultry house Of Mrs. Gilbert l..
Beckley and departed with twelve
chickens, Elk geese and two turkeys
The woman thief was seen loading the
last Of her plumber into buggy. but
she distanced a police posse that
was organized.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Head.on Collision.

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HYATTsvILLE. Nd. Dec 27.---
Three persons were injured. two ser
iously IN head-on collision here to-
day between a Baltimore and Ohio
freight train and Chesapeake Beach
and Hyattsville train. Engineer Mar
settle and brakeman on the Beach
railway train were seriously injured.
One passenger sustained slight In
iuries.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
MASS MEETING
FOR SUNDAY
For Men and Women at the Auditor.
Ium Of tho Young Mems
Christian Asso-
citation.
AT $50 O'CLOCK P. M.
Miss Ansy Manning Taylor Under the
Auspices Of the Young wo-
mans Christian
Association.

The Young Women's Christian AS.
sociation Is very anxious to make
the mass meeting at the auditorium of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion great event and is bending ey-
cry effort to that gratifying result.
The meeting is to be. held at $40
o'clock p. nj. and it is expected to be
an occasion long to be remembered in
Keokuk. 1t is open to- both men and
women.
Miss Taylor.fs eminently learned in
the history and spirit of the Bible.
gifted In imparting her knowledge as
a teacher, and. with remarkable lu-
ency in the English language is a
brilliant, entertaining and instruc-
tive platform speaker
The Moody Institute Of Chicago,
sends her out from that famous home
Of Bible lore with these fine words of
Communications
The Moody Bible Institute of Chi
cago takes pleasure in presenting
Miss Angy Manning Taylor as a Bible
teacher, peculiarly fitted by desire,
training and experience for such work
In churches, colleges and Young Won
ems Christian Associations. For some
time she was engaged in the work of
Daily Bible, now published under
the auspices Of the Worlds Morning
Watch. and she did much in promot-
ing daily devotional Bible study. Also
her Intimate acquaintance with the
work of the Young Women's Christian
Association fits her for the Bible
teaching work under such auspices"
"A few excerpts from letters and
newspapers may prove useful:
Columbus, Ohic-"Her interpreta.
tions OF scripture are luminous and
practical. But the chief
charm of her work lies in her person
atty. l am sure that ex-
press only inadequately the entlfls-
tastic feeling Of our entire church. 4"
Memphis, Tenn.-"She has the fac
ulty Of uplifting christian women to
high spiritual places, and of inspiring
them with love and reverence for
Gods holy work, and deepening their
conservation to Gods service"
London, Ontario result of
her work in our city has been he
awakening of great interest in Bible
study. Now people are reading the
Bible in their homes, more interest
is taken in Bible classes, while the
week night prayer meetings have be-
come exceedingly profitable by fol-
lowing out the plans suggested by
Miss Taylor"
Canton, Ohio.-"I wish ! had COM
mand of words adequate to express my
appreciation of the teaching ministry
in our church and Bible school which
came to us through your bringing to
our city Miss Angy Manning Taylor OF
The Moody Bible Institute of Chi
cago.'
While this mass meeting Is under
the auspices of the Young Women's
Christian Association of Keokuk, from
what can be learned they wish it to
be considered eyerybody's meeting.
The ministers of the various churches
are expected to be Drssent and CO.
operate and Miss Taylor will deliver
one of her able entertaining and In
structiye addresses. 1t is a meeting
for the men and women of Keokak
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
sIeeplnu geauty.

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STERLING, Ill, Dec. 27-Grace
odell, eleven, daughter of Mr.. and Irs.
e. odell. has been fast asleep for
eighty-six hours. Physicians have
used every means known to awaken
her but they have been unsuccessful.
A recent vaccination Is believed to
have caused her long slumber.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Off 10 M pleasan.

The older boys basket ball team OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. left this afternoon for
Mt, Pleasant under the command OF
Secretary Ben d. Chapman where
they will play game tonight with
the Mt. Pleasant Y. NJ. c. A. basket
ball team, returning home tonight.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Ia out Shooting.

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LONDON, Dec. 27.-King George
was So far recovered from his indispo-
sition that he was out shooting today,
according to statement made by Sir
Frederick Ponsonby, private secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Frank Lonanecker.

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GOLcoNDA. ILL.,, Dec. PA receipt
made out to Franc Lengnecker, Gin
cinnati. Ohio was found in the peck
ct of an unidentified man found muir
dered today on Rondeau Island. OPP
posite here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Dlved for Watch

CHICAGO, Dec. 27-Fred ]. Hohing
dived into the Icy waters OF the
Chicago river to save mans life
He lost his watch In doing SO. He got
q bell diver to 60 down after 1t.
The bell diver got it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Company / Dance.

The annual military ball given by
Company L was held in the Armory
last night. More than forty couples
were present and Agnes orchestra
furnished the music. The hall was
beautifully decorated in keeping with
the holiday season. The members of
the company were in their dress uni
forms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Trouble klller.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The
trouble killer electric quieter'
and FIRST aid to careful cops" are
some of the titles of an electric con
trivance for policemen inYented by
jeremiah Creedon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Save the pennIes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 97.--John D.
Rockefeller answered the complaint
of pretty young school teacher who
asked how to get rich, by advising
her ito save her pennies"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
TELEGRAPH TABLoIDs
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PARIS, Dec. 21.--Half dozen thea
tres put on their plays by candle light
and cafes We're forced to the same ex-
,tremity when a power plant suddenly
went out of commission for three
hours
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
One for Each Guess.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. ~ Josephus
Daniels, who received a gift of two
baby terrapin from w. J. Bryan is
trying to determine whether they
were meant for pets or food
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
He Was a Good Fellow.

BERLIN, Dec. 27.-The kaisers
Christmas presents to relatives and
friends and his Christmas tips to serv-
ants of his 81 residences, totalled
$4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
Peter,s KIDS Can Ride.

CHICAGO, Dec. Policeman Pet,
er Johnson has bought a seven pas.
senger automobile, calculated to hold
his twelve children.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
FOUND.

FOUND German hymn book Christ
mas day, Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
notice. Call at Gate City office.
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Read The Daily Gate City
cents per week.
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LOST Black Morocco pocketbook
(short bill book, folded) in and
10 cent store or on walk in front.
Finder notify 1912 Concert street.
Reward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-27
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTEp--Boy or girl 10 feed press.
Also good, live errand boy. Apply
I1eake Printing Co. so1-so3 Main ST.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RFlNT--Modern furnished room
for couple or two gentlemen. bath
and furnace; breakfast IL desired.
Call 1T13 Black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
NECESSITY FOR TRUTH
PREACHED BY AID MEN
High Standard in Publicity
Work Urged at the Dali
las Convention.

DALLAS. Tex. May o1.-The necessity
for absolute truthfuness in advertising
was the keynote of today's discussions in
the eighth annual convention of the AS
ISOLATED Advertising Clubs of America.
The dema nd for high moral and ethical
character in advertising is one of the
rapidly developing features of the meet
ing. There were scores of addresses or
today's program, the busiest of the con-
vention- Tie day closed with a formal
reception to President George w. Coleman
OF the Associated Advertising Clubs.
The lad men" are playing as hard as
they are working. Some of the southern
delegations have demonstrated novel
methods Of advertising during the enter
tainments AT battle royal the At
ianta delegation plastered it's huge
streamer upon the back of one of the
negro boxers participating in the event.
San Francisco. Baltimore and Toronto
men continue to spring surprises in their
campaigns for the next convention Bal
timore last night put on moving picture
show In one of the downtown streets ex-
hibiting Baltimore attractions The To-
ronto kilties, unaccustomed to the power
of southern sun at this time of the
year. carelessly left their bare knees
cooked up during the long automobile
rides yesterday afternoon and today they
are wishing for longer kits to Eide the
sunburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
DEATHS REPORTED.

The following deaths have been reported
10 the health Office In the past twenty
four hours:
Annie l.. Gawler. 20 years, 1874 Penn
syIvania avenue northwest.
Harriet Clifton. 63 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Laura A. Carpenter. IS years. 719 Sth
street northwest.
Mrs. Lee Ricketts,. 63 years. Georgetown
University Hospital
Vivian Woodward. 81 years. Providence
Hospital.
Caroline A. Tolman. SO years, 614 Mary
land avenue northeast.
Edward ]. Dun, jr., "a years, NJ street
northeast.
Marjorie Riggles. months. Children's
Hospital.
Infant OF Mary and ]. H. Swami. 4
days. 1210 G street northeast
Emanuel Banks, 80 years, 3716 Prospect
avenue northwest
Leon Harris. year. so4 Sd street south
west.
Susan speller. - years, LAG 9th street
northwest.
Mary A. Monroe. 40 years SIS 10th
street northwest.
Philip Proctor. &c years. Providence
Hospital.
John Franklin. 10 years. 30 18th street
southeast.
John s. Swarts. 81 years. 1216is I'd street
southeast.
John Redman. 40 years. 322o Grace
street northwest.
Ellen Early. 46 years. 2045 9th street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
d in an it's details in a way to make one

ed in all its details in a way to make one
feel glad he was there, some of the
characters seemed to push themselves
into notice ahead of their fellows. Carrie
Thatcher, as the eldest sister, Katinka
was not only artistic and natural. but
quite attractive in the role, especially
after her graduation as a matron. The
trick by which she brought Baron Rad
viany George w. Barbier) to terms with
the bogus love declarations between her
and Horkoy, which the baron had to
hear behind the closed door of the jam
closet, was one of the features of the
play.
Miss Aline McDermott, too, made an
excellent study of the sentimental, silly.
sister Ella, and j. Hammond Daley could
really not have been better as the tickle
and foolish Baron Gida, who could not
pass his examinations. but was an adept
in falling in love with girls to order.
a neat little bit of work was done. too,
by little Helen Hayes, whose Lord Faunt-
leroy with the Columbia Players will
be long remembered. But all the players
were good in their roles the few standing
out simply because of the peculiar oppor-
tunities afforded by their parts. The
Seven Sisters is likely to prove one OF
the strongest drawing cards of the Co
lumbia season by reason of its peculiar
charm.