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The San Francisco call., 1913-10-09

tracks and other machinery neces-
sary to the digging work Any dirt
taken out Of the canal system from
now on viii be removed with the
steam dredges which viii be able
to cruise from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. cropping their iron hands be-
meath the waters for any remaining
distractions
When the waters are let through
the canal virtually can be declared
complete, for the remaining work
VIII be mere child's play compared
with the Herculean feats which have
already been performed. Thus the
Americans have finished in nine years
the task which baffled the French
after as many years work.
BANQUET STARTED FIzZLE
It Is interesting to read the ac-
counts of the beginning of work in
Culebra cut by the French. February
]. 1882. It was gala event. A big
banquet was given amid flowers.
flags and champagne. ending with a
grand ball in the evening. Even
the motor boats in which the enthu-
siastic Frenchmen were going to
cruise over the canal they intended
building so quickly were on hand.
Those motor boats We're never used.
After several years of heartbreaking
toll the Frenchmen retired and ad-
pktted their defeat.
was it strange then that when the
Americans began work in 1904 that
the world should scoff? But after
the American engineers had been on
the job a year or more the world be-
gan to lose its scornful smile and
to realize that the Americans meant
business. As usual many mistakes
were made. Twice as much earth
has been excavated as the plans orig
inally called fer and it has cost twice
as much money as was at first esti-
mated.
The Americans started out with
the machinery left by the French
This they soon found to be hopelessly
inadequate and they now say that
they could have accomplished little
more than did the French with the
same equipment.
ALL NEW MACHINERY
In November Of 1903. the first steam
shovel made its appearance in the
canal zone. and by the following year
every bit Of the antiquated machinery
used by the French had been super
seded by modern equipment.
At the beginning Of this year there
were at work on the canal, f01 steam
+
IN size from the 26-ton model to the
105 ton giants. capable Of scooping up
five cubic yards OF rock and earth,
Weighing about nine tons, at time.
Also included in the list of equipment
were 3e7 locomotives, 553 drills, 1872
cars. % dredzes, 26 spreaders, 2 track
sbiffers. 20 unloaders. IA pile drivers
and 1s4 other pieces of equipment in
cJrding cranes, derricks and boats Of
all kinds. :.
This equipment is practically all
ne.v the old French machinery hav-
ing been reIegated 10 the junk heap.
To operate this equipment a lorce
- ,.,e,.. "a 600 men was required. Most
or mis- force is still employed IN put
,sne INC finishing touches on the big
- These men, together with their
riltes total about $4,000 persons,
al If whom are dependent upon the
government.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-09
ON SHAKESPEARE

The Mills club will meet October 81
at 536 Sutter street. when THE Read
ers' :" club of San Rafael will present
william Shakespeare and the Women
of His Writings" illustrated by a
series of living pictures.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
COSMOS.

whitney's operate Dolls. one of the
most unique novelties Of the season, in
which four tiny figures with human
heads and excellent voices. framed in
electric lights, furnish comedy mu-
steal number, assisted by Mr.. whitney.
who introduces the several features IN
song. is one OF the bright particular
numbers of an excellent bill at the Cos
mos Theater this week. Closely crowd
ing the dolls for hrst honors come the
Five Musical MacLarens., four attractive
lassies in Highland costume, with a
brawny Scot. similarly. attired. who in
troduce a variety of musical selections,
including a splendid brass quartet, dance
a bonnie Scotch fling, and an equally
good American trio clog. and introduce
an orchestra drummer girl, whose ver-
satility seemed unlimited.
Spokany, remarkable Russian boy
violinist., plays classic numbers with
wonderful artistry that has attracted the
highest musical appreciation elsewhere;
Graham. Copes, and Cullen. a trio of
splendid harmonists, in cabaret selec-
tons: Nathan and Murphy in a difficult
as well as Iaughable roller skating spe-
cialty,s and Reded and Hilton. one Of the
best song and repartee teams heard at
the Cosmso this season, complete THE bill.
The Pathe Weekly Review features the
unwilling Of the Langley memorial at the
Smithsonian Institute. and a series of
photoplays furnish additional entertain
ment
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27

boots she cleans, u the theme OF the play.
Launcelot played by Mr.. Bergen. will not
stoop to write salable music. but finds
inspiration for his Coda In F In the naive
poetic cravings Of the soul of Mary Ann
Captivated by her simple worship, he
has dreamed Of sharing cottage with
her, when. according to the manner Of
fairy tales, she falls heir to tremendous
fortune. Mary Ann is bitterly disap-
pointed when her hero departs. unable to
face. the situation in a manor house in
stead Of a cottage. After six years the
final act shows the reconciliation. of
the now famous composer and the
miraculously cultivated woman Of the
world of wealth and fashion
Miss Jewel as Mary Ann deserves the
highest praise for her Interpretation. sue
ceeding well in the EXPRESSION of crude
ly bred but sensitive personality. Mr..
Bergen was competent as always, but
even he could not make convincing some
OF the authors inert solilcquies.
Dudley Hawley gives an interesting
portrayal of Launcelot's musical COM
panion, who has taken to the tea trade.
Miss Helen Tracy. In the part Of a cock
ney landlady. has an exceptional oppor-
tunity to display her talent. and Miss
Boundhill. as her daughter. Rosie. was
decidedly amusing Mr.. Kent, as coun-
try vicar, was not long on the stage.
but made the most of every line and
action to the great enjoyment Of the
audience.
Frank shannon had small Irish bit
in the first act, and Graham Velsey was
Lord Nottingham in the last. Thomas
williams was seen as Herr Brahmson,
music publisher.
The usual intermissions prolonged the
performance TO a late hour.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
BELASCO.
..The Making of the Panama
Canal"

'.Ihe Making of the Panama
Canal"
THE Making of the Panama Canal
as pictured by the Kinemacolor Com
pany OF America. drew a capacity audi
ence 10 the Belasco last night where
these interesting films, in conjunction
with several showing actual scenes of
the Balkan war, began a weeks engage
ment.
OF the Balkan war pictures. which are
shown first. the most unique and inter-
esting were those picturing what is
properly described as an Animated
Map" showing the political history of
the Balkan States from 1850 to the pres
ent time. This map shows the rise
and decline OF Turkish power in the
Balkans in a most graphic manner and
illustrates to a remarkable degree the
possibilities of trick photography.
An excellent idea of the Greek fight
ing forces was obtained through the
pictures showing the. Grecian infantry
at maneuvers. and those picturing life
in the Grecian navy. Then were shown
the troops enroute for Preveza and the
landing OF supplies at that point.
In The Making of the Panama
Canal pictures the Kinemacolor Com
pany has been successful in obtaining
many interesting scenes showing the
men and machines utilized in this great
undertaking. The electric cement con-
veyors, the huge suction dredge, the
marine drills and ladder are shown in
operation. and there is pictured the drill
ling and planting and subsequent ex-
plosion of some twelve tons of powder
used in removing a dyke
The giant excavators, capable of
handling three tons of rock at a time.
the building of a concrete arch, the
sinking of concrete piles near the en-
trance to Gatun Lake, together with
a view of the Gatun Locks, and the
swinging open of the first gate in, the
canal proved interesting.
Views of Mirafiores, Locks, of a sew
en-ton steam shovel at work. of the
grabs and cranes in action.
and a remarkable series of pictures
showing the dynamiting of a hill at
San Pablo were shown In and around
the cities of Ancon and Panama many
wonderful tropical scenes were Kline
in all their beauty, the pro-
gramme closing with second Ami
mated Map" showing the trade routes
of the world as they will be affected
by the completion and use of the canal.
The pictures. which will be shown
twice daily. are explained by Edward
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
Impure Blood
Gets Good Bath
Wonderful How Quickly
Your Entire System
Awakens When the
Blood is Cleansed.

II you are down with rheumatism: Il
you sneeze, feel chilled, are choked with
catagrh, have cough, or your skin Is
pimpled and irritated with rash. eczema
or any other piood disorder JUST remem-
Der that almost an tne ms OF me come
from impure Diooo. ana you can easny
give your oiooa q sooo. 'Sorousn ciesn y
ing, pam py USING o 80
no n9 y Ior :. S,nnS ~ ; DC M ust.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
,AlF ] EfII]lEz l[H1IzKIlIRIlzS

substitution of a young mans friend for
his mother, who is out of town, when
his sweetheart arrives. The Three Dream
ers. metropolitan cabaret entertainers.
have whirlwind of specialties that have
amused New York audiences, including
some lively songs and clever repartees,
with jokes thrown in.
1 June lie Veay charms both with her
personality and her method of singing
pretty songs, and Margo's Mannikins. in
an elaborate offering, present am enter
tanning vaudeville bill of specialties on
a miniature stage that catches the fancy
of the children and makes some of the
grown folks laugh.
o'Brien and Lee did not appear at the
matinees, but in the evening gave a hu-
morous song offering that won applause.
Two very good motion plays. with a
series Of moving pictures of the City of
Mexico, complete the programme.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
NEW NATIONAL.
"Madam Butterfly" by Aborn Eng
Iish Grand Opera Company.


IIsh Grand Opera Company.
An exceptionally fine performance of
Puccini's masterwork, MADAM Butter
hy,' was given by the Aborn English
Grand Opera Company at the New Ma
tional Theater last night before a ca
pacity audience. The orchestra con-
sidering the instrumental limitations
imposed upon it, did wonders with the
intricate score. Conductor Lyford had
his men under excellent control, and
was especially happy in the interpreta-
ton of the piano passages. The ringing
applause at the close of the second act
was quite as much a tribute to the pro-
ficiency of the conductor and his band
as to the singers.
Ivy Scott made a great hit in the role
o: Cho-Ssn MADAM Butterfly. She is
the fortunate possessor of a rich, pure
soprano voice, which responds with ease
to every demand made upon il, no mat
ter how exacting. 1t is of wide range
and great volume. and beautifully modu-
lated Miss SCOTS vocal style and ex-
preston are notable for sincerity, and
besides. she is an unusually good actress
With rare charm she sang the All!
Night of Rapture" in the first act and
the great aria, Zone Fine Day We VIII
Notice." in the second was rendered in
an artist of fine perception and execu-
ton.
Leonid Samoloff was heard with much
pleasure in the part of Lieut.. Pinkerton.
In his solos, as also in the duets with
Miss Scott and Louis D'Angel, his tenor
organ asserted itself with fine effect.
His acting, too. was quite up to the
mark. but 1t may be suggested in that
connection that a United States naval
officer would never be guilty of coming
into the presence Of ladies without re-
moving his head covering. Louise LIE
Baron renewed the good impression
made by her on her appearance last
year. She has a most agreeable con-
tralto voice and knows how to use il.
As Suzuki she was cast to great advan-
tage, and took a notable part in the
trio In the last act Louis D'Angelo was
more than satisfactory in the barytone
role Of Sharpless. The minor parts were
acceptably presented, and the chorus
sang with good effect.
Tonight Aida Hemmi will be heard as
Cho-san, Elaine de Sellem as Suzuki,
Henry Taylor as Pinkerton, and Lewys
James as Sharpless.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
PAY YOUR TAXES now.

This is the last week IN which
you mayNpay your real and per-
sonal property taxes without
penalty.
II you do not pay these taxes
some day this week the penalty
of / per cent each month will
be added on the first day of
every month.
You save yourself money and
the tax collectors ONCE trouble
by paying real and personal
property taxes on one Of the five
days remaining.
Licenses and special taxes and
assessments are payable In Mo-
vember and April.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
POLI'S.
"MereIy Mary Ann

The Poll Players undertook last night
TO deal with Israel Zangwilfs sentiment
tai comedy, Merely Mary Ann" and, in
the words of the prophet, they ate IL up.
For thorough craps Of the requirements
and adequate treatment of character the
performance must be called the most tri-
rmphant opening of the Poll stock sea-
son. The company fitted the cast to a
nicely, each member appearing to excel
lent advantage in a distinctive part.
Artificial and defective though the play
doubtless Is. and as treacly with senti-
mfnt as Peter's tea in the second act,
IL makes strong appeal through the
very extravaganza of the romantic plot
and the cleverness with which II is made
plausible.
The love story Of a ''slavey" and a tai
ented musician of aristocratic birth, whose
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
TWO PHYSICIANS HURRY
TO GOMPER'S BEDSIDE
President of American Federation Of
Labor Reported Seriously III
at Atlantic CITY.

President Samuel Gompers, Of tn,
American Federation Of Labor. is seri
ously Ill in Atlantic City. it was re-
ported here last night. His physician,
DR.. J. s. Allen. accompanied by a spe-
cialist, viii go to Atlantic City early
this morning.
Mr.. Gompers has been III in. Atlantic
City for some time. and was said to be
on the road to recovery He suffered a
relapse Sunday, however. and yesterday
his condition became SO grave that his
physician was called by telephone and
asked TO hurry to his. side with spe-
cialist-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
CASINO.

A very laughable farce comedy, enti-
tied His Mother" presented by Louis
Bates and clever company of players
at the Casino Theater this week. so
amused the four audiences yesterday
that after each performance the company
was obliged 10 acknowledge numerous
curtain calls The fun arises from the
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Neither unreasonable cold weather nor
threatening showers 80 far have kept
the crowds away from Glen Echo. Last
night was but a repetition of Sunday
and the opening night. for the grounds
were well filled and the ticket booths
were surrounded all evening.
washington approves Of the Gyroplane
This was amply proved last night by
the numbers who rode on it, no one ap-
parentIy of the big crowd failing to take
at least one try at this novel JOY ride.
Nor has the coastar lnst any of its poD-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27

ularity. for last night line was always
waiting for a chance.
As of old. the dancing pavilion was
the center of attraction. and Charles O..
Mills augmented orchestra was forced
to encore almost every number The
mothers and children predominant in the
day sessions at the park. and yester-
day afternoon the younger patrons al
ternated between the Midway, Merry-go-
round, and send pile, which some OF the
tiny ones almost refused to leave at
all.
The Sunday concerts drew large at
tendance.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
LINERS m COLLISION.
Two Ships Badly Damaged
Crn~h on spanish Coast.

yisov. Spain. May s.lThe steamship
Taitus collided today with the steamer
inca OF the northwestern coast OF Spain
and both were badly damaged. accord
ing to a wireless telegram picked up
here from the Peninsula and Oriental
liner Nyanza- The Taitus was able to
proceed toward Corunna, and the Nyanza
started at top speed TO aid the Inca The
Inca is British ship Of 1874 tons, hall
ing from London. aif
The position OF the Taitus became 90
perilous that her passengers were trans
ferred to the British ship Garth Castle,
bound from Wellington to London.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
FIRE AT GHENT EXPOSITION.
BInse Sweeps Grounds and Does
100000 Damage.

Client, Belgium May S.-Fire which
did damage estimated at $4,000 swept the
grounds of the Client exhibition today.
Several buildings with their contents
were badly damaged.
The fire originated in the kitchen of a
restaurant and spread rapidly. as most
Of the buildings on the grounds are con-
structed of wood.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-27
Re.rae worker. Report.

The American Rescue Workers. former
ly the American Salvation Army. fur
nished during the seventy-two days end
ing April 30. according to their report
issued yesterday, meals to 1910 persons.
Beds were provided for 2.2a men. women.
and children. Expenditures totaled
81, 456S.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
CLUB WOMEN URGE
AFFILIATED COLLEGE

An interesting conference meeting
OF the educational committee of the
State Federation OF Women's Clubs
was held yesterday afternoon at the
New Century Club at Dover. in the in
terests Of the affiliated college for
women at Newark. Mrs Elizabeth G.
Robinson, president Of the Federation
introduced Mrs. A. ID. Warner. chair
man OF the Educational Committee
Among those present were Professor
Hayward. Of Delaware College. and
Professor Twitmeyer, Of Wilmington
Professor Twitmeyer, reporting for
the state Board of Education, made
an address strongly in favor OF the
affiliated college. Governor Miller
made a brief address favorable TO the
same subject as did also Professor
Hayward.
Miss Mary H. Askew Mather rep
resented sixty-five college women In
the State. In her address IN behalf
Of the college.
Among those present from Whining
ton we're Mrs. Benjamin Nields, Miss
Caroline Cooper. Miss Mary Askew
Mather. Miss Alice r. Smyth, Miss
Edna Taylor and Mrs. John A. Grams
ton. of Newport.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
GROCERS OF THREE
STATES COMING
Tri-State Wholesale ASSOCia-
ton viii Hold Meeting
Here March IL and Is

That wilmington is fast coming to
be recognized as a convention city
and that # is considered as one of the
greatest cities in the East, is attested
by the fact that the Tri-State Wholesale
Grocers' Association win meet here on
March - and 10. The organization is
composed Of sAeral hundred whole
sale grocers in Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey and Delaware and Winfield s.
Quigley, Of the firm OF Hart and Com
panyi this city is a vice-president Of
the association.
The convention will meet I'm the
Hotel DUPONT with at least two hum
dred and fifty delegates present In
addition there will be representatives
from all the large food manufacturers
and other concerns as well as retail
grocers from various cities.
TO arrange for the convention, the
local Wholesale grocers met last even
ing. Another meeting viii be held
soon. The convention will hold but
one private session. It is expected that
one OF the evenings will be devoted to
a banquet at which various city Off
cials, as well as the national presi-
dent of the Wholesale Grocers' Asso-
citation. will be present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
FIGHT FOR HONOR,
NOT ALIMONY

III is for a womans honor that ]
am fighting the case. and not for the
continued payment of alimony," said
Mrs. Emma r. Rhue. in Philadelphia,
yesterday. who Is being sued for d.
yorce OF her husband, William l..
Rhue. a stove molder The suit will
be tried before a jury next March.
The case was scheduled TO 90 on
yesterday. Among the witnesses who
crowded the court TO testify against
Mrs Rhue were her two adopted chill
dren. one Of whom. youth OF about
~ years old, was married secretly In
Wilmington, since the proceedings
were begun.
The Rhue pair have been married
twenty years. and separated about
two years ago Following the suit
for divorce, Rhue instituted an ac-
ton against Howard Price, a guard
in the House of Correction, at
Holmesburg to recover $4,000 dam
ages for the alienation Of the affec-
lions OF his wife
Rhue alleges that. while away on
fishing trips, Price called at his home
frequently. The Rhue pair never had
children, aud adopted a girl and boy
years ago. After they separated, the
children remained with their foster
father, and according to Attorney
Harry Fox. who appears for Rhue. vol
unteered 10 give testimony against
their foster mother
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
PARSON TO
HOLD PULPIT

The Rev William Fl. Hantzmon.
pastor Of the First NJ p Church, who
last Sunday said some things about
the present marriage system, which
caused a stir among his congregation,
said today there was nothing new IN
connection with the situation He said
yesterday that he would see some of
the members Of the church who were
opposed TO him to learn what they
proposed 10 do tomorrow, but said to-
day that he had failed to see any OF
them.
Services will be held as usual to-
morrow as 1 announced yesterday,
he said
In speaking Of the finances of the
church and what money he had receiv-
ed as salary, Mr. Hantzmon said he
proposed to read an itemized statement
at the mor1ing service tomorrow He
said he had read Governor Charles r.
Miller's remarks pertaining to the
marriage laws as set forth in his in
augural address and added that the
Governor should see that the changes
he advocates are made.
Mr. HantzmOn said today that he
did not think much could be accom-
plished by the bin already drawn
which will take away from the magis.
trates the right to issue marriage
licenses, and advocates laws govern.
ing ministers In marriage matters
ITO cut down a tree, he said. "on,
would not begin by cutting tn,
branches first
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
FORT DUPONT
OFFICERS DANCE

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DELAWARE CITY, Del, Jan. 25.-
The annual dance of, the officers OF
Fort DUPONT was given in the gym
nasium last evening. Music was fur
nished by the Fort DUPONT orchestra.
The gymnasium was prettily decorat-
ed for the occasion. Those present
were: Colonel and Mrs. Charles II.
Hunter, Captain and Mrs. William
Forse, Captain and Mrs. Lynn S. Ed
wards, Captain and Mrs. Harry S.
Purnell. Captain and Mrs. Rex Van
Den Corrupt, Captain and Mrs. Alfred
NJ. Mason. Captain and Mrs. Charles
E. n. Howard, First Lieutenant and
Mrs. Ralph e. Haines, First Lieuten-
ant and Mrs. Charles Thomas Stable,
Second Lieutenant Hermann II. zor-
mig, Second Lieutenant Arthur w.
Foard First Lieutenant Donald NJ.
Ashbrldge. First Lieutenant Edwin p.
Tigner. Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Rey-
bold and Miss Isabelle Reybold.
First Lieutenant Edwin p. Tigner
of the Dental Corps will be at Fort
Dupont until January %.
Sergeant William. f. Sliney. OF the
Hospital Corps, has been transferred
to Fort Andrews. Mass Sergeant Al
bert ]. Albers. OF Fort Washington,
Md, has been ordered 10 Fort Dupont
to succeed Sergeant Sliney.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-25
AGAIN URGE
BRIDGE ACROSS
THE CHRISTIANA

Much interest centres in the possi-
BILE action OF the Levy Court to be
taken soon regarding the issuance OF
bonds for new Bascule type OF
bridge which may be built over the
Christiana river and another good
roads bond issue to complete the
twelve miles OF links for continu-
GUS good road through the county
The people Of South Wilmington
business men who have to deliver
goods in that section Of the city as
well as the farmers and truckers arc
clamoring for a new bridge to re-
place the Third street structure.
TWO years ago the former Levy
Court had a bill passed authorizing
the issuance OF Si5O.00O in bonds to
build new bridge But when the
bids we're submitted for the erection
of the bridge the amount provided
for by the bond issue was Inadequate
and the work was not started
The 3. q o. property on the south
side Of the Christiana was purchased
by the former Levy Court and the
earth for filling i'm the approach Oh
the South side is banked there now
II is proposed TO ask the Legisla-
ture for a new bond issue of S275,0 Ol
to build the bridge and the ap
proaches. The amount also would be
Sufficient to permit of repairs e
Washington street bridge The pres
ent Levy Court is considering the .ad
visibility of going ahead with thes
projects.