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The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Professor of English at Uni
versity Of Virginia Sys-
tematically Searching in
Southern Mountains for
Songs Handed Down by
Settlers.

Charlottesville. Va, May 17-Dr. c.
Alphonso Smith. professor of English
at the University of Virginia. is sys-
tematically searching for ballads In
the South. He believes that the noun
tain Businesses OF Virginia and North
Carolina especially furnish the great
est UNEMPLOYED field for this work in
America.
His chief aim now is to interest stu
dents in the normal schools, particu-
larly those young men and women who
are going out into the far corners OF
the State to teach. They will come
into contact with the natives of the
mountains more Intimately than any
one else will be able to do. and to
them he is looking for help in run
ming down the ballads which he Is
convinced are being sung today by
the illiterate descendants OF the
earliest English settlers OF this re-
gion.
Such ballads as may be found. Of
course, will be variants of the stan
dard English and Scotch ballads. be-
cause ballad making. except to some
extent among the negroes. is no doubt
a dead art.
Tremendous impetus was given Prof.
Smiths ballad hunting few weeks
ago when one of his students-W. z.
Gilbert, Of Russell County, Va--pro-
duced a variant OF the famous ballad
called Barbara Allen" Ar. Gilbert
heard IL sung by an illiterate old
woman in the mountains of Buchanan
County, Va, near a point In the ex-
treme southwestern part Of the State.
where it hits against Kentucky and
West Virginia. Pepys speaks of this
ballad in his diary. and Goldsmith
too. refers to 1t in several places.
After making a number OF visits to the
old woman's cabin and after repeated
failures, Mr.. Gilbert at last succeeded
in getting her to sing the ballad as II
had been sung to her by her mother
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
NEGROES THREATEN LYNCHING
Conductor and Motorman of street
Car Manage Escape.

New York. May T.-Three fire engines
and two hook and ladder companies
were required to rescue Mathew Riley
and Frederick Adams, motorman and
conductor of a Harlem trolley car, from
the hands of a mob of negroes today
who wished to lynch them for running
over James Cummings. a colored porter
of Brooklyn.
Cummings was struck by the car as it
was passing through the heart of Har-
lem's negro section. suffering wounds
which will probably prove fatal The car
was Immediately surrounded by a bowling
mob of 1000 negros. who threatened lynch
ing. Riley and Adams barricaded them
selves in the car and succeeded in holding
of the crowd until three policemen ar
rived. Then a citizen turned in a fire
alarm.
Two companies connected up two lines
of hose and scattered the mob.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
POWER PLANT DISABLED.
Mexico City Is Threatened with
Lack of Light.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
Mexico City, May 1.-THE great Ne
caxa hydro-electric light and power
plant, lbs miles outside of this city,
which supplies the capital with electri-
city and. in addition. pumps water from
many of the important mines in the
vicinity, has been out of commission
for four days, compelling the use of
subsidiary plants near the city, which
use oil for fuel. A very limited supply
of oil remains, and fears are expressed
that the city will be without light or
power soon.
b There is a mystery about the stop
page of the plant. The authorities say
II was caused by a lack of water, but
machine guns and a large amount of
ammunition with troops have been sent
there. giving strength to the rumors that
the Zapatistas have destroyed part of
the plant.
Not a pound of freight is being hauled
in Mexico except between here and Vera
Cruz. This state of affairs has thrown
many thousands of men out of employ
ment and is causing annoyance and
losses to the merchants and the pub
lie, which must continue upless the gov
ernment is able to keep the railroad to
Tampico and its oil fuel and supplies
open. This seems extremely doubtful
now.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Local Men at Meeting.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Culver. Ind, May 1.-THE opening ses-
sion of the first World Conference of
Workers with Boys was held here today
on the grounds of the Culver Military
Academy Albert NJ. Chesley, director of
the boys department of the Washington
Y. NJ. c. A, and L. Gordon Leech, asso-
ciate director, was present
1t is expected that the number of dele
gates will be swelled to 300 in few days.
The gathering takes the nature of a con-
ference where problems relating to work
with boys will be thoroughly discussed.
The Washington delegates are expected
to return about June !.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
BRIDEGROOM TO TAKE THRONE.
for Prince Ernst to
Reign After Marriage.

Berlin. May 17.-Arrangements have
been completed for the ascension to
the throne of the Duchy of Brunswick
of Prince Ernst of Cumberland the
day he is married to Princess Victoria
Louise, the Kaiser's only daughter.
Prince Ernst and his bride will
make a state entry into Brunswick
next October. In the meantime the
couple will spend a protracted honey
moon at a modest villa at Rathenou.
Prussia.
The Duke of Mecklenburg is regent
of Brunswick now, the direct line OF
the Dukes of Brunswick having be-
come extinct in 1854.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
SUIT FOR IMPERIAL DIAMOND.
Action Pending in Calcutta for Pos
session of Gem.
be Mashingtnn HeraId.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
London. May 17.-One Of the most sen
sational and dramatic lawsuits ever
heard in India is due for a hearing
in Calcutta shortly. Action has beer
brought by A NJ. Jacob. late of Simla
now living in Bombay, against the
present Nizam Of Hyderabad. Jacob is
widely known in America as the hero
of Marion Crawford's novel. Mr.
Isaacs," and as the original Of Lurgan
Sahib, maker Of rich pearls in Kipling's
kim"
The suit is a sequel TO an amazing
transaction. almost twenty-five years
ago, between the late Nizam Hyderabad
and Jacob over the Imperial diamond
now in possession of the new Nizam.
This diamond, one of the finest IN the
world. and worth a fortune, was bought
for the late Nizam by Jacob when the
latter was at the heighth OF his power
in Simla- Only part of the money was
paid. but the diamond was never given
up.
Again and again Jacob has sought
permission to sue the Nizam for the
recovery of the stone or the balance of
money owing, s1.25o.0oo. Lord Harding
Viceroy. has now agreed to the action.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
DIVINE SARAH" ON LOVE.
Nine. Bernhardt Says American
Murriages Retter than French.

New York. May H.-'Love and maria &c
can never he things of intellect. They
must be decided by the heart" said Nine.
Sarah Bernhard today, in giving her
opinion on the American idea Of matri-
mony.
II cannot understand how an American
woman can accept alimony from a man
she has ceased to care for. For myself
1 must work, work. work. Sometimes
it seems to me divorce and alimony are
two channels Americans find for getting
rid of superfiuous wealth"
When asked whether she thought the
French parent-made marriage resulted
better than the American marriage of
love, she replied:
NO; a thousand times no. II the heart
makes a mistake? All, well. at least
there has been some sweetness"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
GAUzY COSTUMES BRING COLDS.
Vasxar Girls suffer After Particle
Mating In Dance.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. May T.-Several
score vassar College sophomores are
tonight suffering from severe colds and
coughs as a result of the tree dance
held by their class. last night on the
rain-soaked campus.
Custom DEGREES that the participants
in the sophomore tree dance shall wear
only the fiimsiest clothing permissible.
and this was strictly adhered TO yester-
day, especially as the dance was not
held until 10 o'clock in the evening
Owing to the inclement weather the
faculty refused to grant the sophomores
permission to hold the dance until late
in the evening. ..
Word that the postponed dance was
to be held held spread quickly through
the dormitories. and several hundred
members Of the class scrambled out Of
bed and into their dance costumes and
marched to the class maple on the cam
pus, where they danced to the accom-
paniment of music.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
M. P. AGAINST MILITANTS.
John Dillon, Irish Member, Tells
Court of OutraEes.

Special Gable TO The Wellington Herald.
Dublin, May 17.-John Dillon. NJ. p,
appeared in the Police Court today
against the militant suffragettes, who
were arrested after attacking his house
early this morning.
While Dillon was testifying, one of the
suffragette prisoners arose and asked
him why he was opposed to women suf-
frage.
II have always been opposed to grant
ing the vote OF women" said Mr.. Dill
lon but I never voted against il until
the militant campaign was begun"
The militant women attacked the Dill
Ion home while Mr.. Dillon was in his
library at / a. m. today. Several win
dows were smashed. and Mr.. Dillon
calmly put out the lights and retired.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
FLAGLER REPORTED DYING.
Florida Railroad Builder Said to BE
Nearing End.

West Palm Beach, Fla, May 17.-Close
relatives of Henry NJ. Flagler said to-
night that no hope could be held for
the recovery Of the aged financier and
railroad builder.
Mr.. Flasler was able to take nourish-
ment today. but he is daily growing
weaker. and 10 is plain to those at his
bedside that the end is merely matter
of time.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
THAW'SLAWYER
IS Held GUILTY
Jury Returns Verdict Against
John Nicholson Anhut on
Count Of Bribery.
MAY GET TEN-YEAR TERM
Thaw and DR.. Russell Appear Against
Attorney, and Thaw Is Denounced
by Defense.

New York, May II-John Nicholson
Anhut. lawyer for Harry K. Thaw, was
convicted today Of attempted bribery in
efforts to obtain the release of his
client from Matteawan Asylum. The
maximum sentence is ten years. Anhut
will be arraigned for sentence on Tues
day.
Anhut was charged with offering a
bride of 10000 to DR.. John W. Russell.
former superintendent Of Matteawan
asylum, to sign a certificate that Harry
K. Thaw is sane and to liberate him
without publicity. The bride was Of
fered to DR.. Russell in November and
December Of last year.
The witness against Anhut were Thaw,
DR.. Russell and Horace A. Hoffman, a
confidential agent of Thaw. Thaw's tes-
timony was given under the instruction
of Justice Seabury, that Thaw was in
sane. The jury by its verdict declared
its belief in ThsJy's story.
Thaw testified he gave $4,000 to Anhut
through his agent, Hoffman. 10 be used
in bribing DR.. Russell to sign the papers
necessary to set him free without any
court proceeding.
Conspired to Shift Blame.
Arthur c. Palmer. in closing the case
for the defense. declared Thaw and DR..
Russell had conspired to put all the
blame upon Anhut.
Who do they call" said Mr.. Palmer,
in an effort to charge this innocent
young lawyer with felony? Thaw. his
eyes gloating with insanity. his hands
reeking with blood. and DIR. Russell, his
soul reeking with perjury. and who ad-
mitted swearing falsely before the Gov
ernors committee in Albany"
Assistant District Attorney Deford de-
Tended Thaw's truthfulness as witness.
at the same time denouncing him as
bribe-gfver whose mind was always
scheming to win his freedom, legally or
-HlegalIv-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
SOLDIERS OFF TO HONOLULU.
Four Companies Rushed Through
Pittsburg to Island.

P1ttsburg. Pa. May 17.-Under secret
orders from Washington four companies
of coast artillerymen are being rushed
from the Atlantic seaboard to Honolulu
by way Of San Francisco. Two COM
panies on war footing passed through
Pittsburg at 6:15 o'clock tonight on a
special train.
From sources along the line travelled
by the train so far, it was ascertained
tonight that the officers had instructions
to do no talking as to the purpose of the
trip. Two companies of Atlantic coast
artillery numbers lES and ~ left Jersey
City this morning over the Pennsylvania
Railroad
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
BALTIMORE ARTIST WEBS.
Miss HaIly f. C1ogE Marries New
York Opera Singer.

New York, May 17.-There was ro-
nance within romance yesterday when
pretty Hally E. Clogg, an artist and
costume designer, was married in Jer-
sey City to John Madden, a young
BARITONE. now playing the role of Murat
in the Napoleonic operatta, 1.-THE Pur-
pie Road
1t was not until this evening that the
company learned of the marriage which
they had planned to keep secret, and to-
night there was a spread in their honor
at the Liberty Theater. Miss Clogg
comes of a well-known Baltimore family.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Made Home IN Wine Cnsk.
cial Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
Madrid. May T.-Frutos Garcia. OF
Valdepenas, was evicted recently from
wine cask in which he had made his
abode since being Tilted three years age
by his sweetheart, and whence he issued
nightly on foraging raids on farmhouses.
in which he was accompanied by a large
tomcat.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
To Protect German Air.

Berlin, May T-German air is to be
protected by law from invasion by for
eIgn airships or aeroplanes
1t was announced at the war ministry
today that work of preparing a bill to
protect German atmosphere will be COM
menced at once, and that it will be in
troduced in the Reichstag next autumn.
It will provide a penalty for any foreign
aviator flying over German territory
without a permit from the government.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Hammond Heir. Sa ti.fied.

New York. May 1.-THE widow and
three brothers of James B. Hammond,
the wealthy typewriter manufacturer,
who died aboard his yacht Lounger II
last January, have abandoned their con-
test to break the Hammond will, follow
ing a compromise effected with the Met
ropolitan Art Museum, to which Mr..
Hammond left-s2, 100000
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
MEXICAN BOYCOTT BREAKS.
buyers Refuse TO Stay and Inter-
vention Talk Is Resumed.

Mexico City, May 1.-THE intervention
bugaboo has again cropped up here. In
consequence of this anti-American feel
ing is growing intensely. 1t is being fos-
tered by the press. FL Pals printed a
sensational story today that the United
States government secretly warned all
Americans TO leave Mexico. as Inter
vention is coming soon"
The boycott against American mer-
chandise has struck a snag. When 1t
was found that most American goods
were cheaper than the European article,
many who had pledged themselves to
boycott American merchandise, failed to
keen their promise.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Marriage in Mobility.

Potsdam, Germany. May 1.-THE mar
rage OF Prince Henry III, of Reuss, and
Princess Victoria Margarete, Of Prussia,
only daughter OF Prince and Princess
Frederick Leopold, took place here today
In the marble palace. Princess Victoria
is an intimate friend Of Princess Victoria
Luise. only daughter of the Kfiser, who
VIII be married in the marble palace
s~<t Saturday
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Secretary Commends seamcn.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
written letters OF commentator to
Robert c. Mcclure, chief machinist's
mate, and Eggale Geogalas. water ten
der, of the torpedoboat destroyer Bur-
rows. for their splendid conduct on the
occasion of the collision between that
vessel and the destroyer Ammen. on
March 5, of the coast of Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
cubist Newspaper Now.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Buenos Ayres, May IA Buenos
Ayres daily, which has adopted the fu-
turist style. thus reports a local street
disturbance: 'In Ibera Street, between
Obligado and Cabildo, Fsustino and
others. Free fight; heavy blows. He
who dealt them fled. He who received
them, Faustino. Hospital
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
Letter Written in Isso Found.

SPECIAL Oable to The Washington Herald.
London, May ia letter written in
1850 was discovered in the Public Record
ONCE recently having been undelivered.
1t is addressed: For my loving friend
Richard Hickson, a butcher in Durham,
to be delivered TO William Bymaters,
Durham" A copy of the letter was
forwarded to the descendant in the
eighth generation Of the person to whom
Il was addressed.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

r. W, Steeg. Of Chicago. recently obtained his
sixth divorce. he Is free TO marry ssain--n b Do
xres TO do 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01

Broncho; The Unromantic Maid
en-" .Thanhauser comedy; "Mabers
New Hero" Keystone comedy;
Peg OF Polly p" Reliance West
ern.
TIIIkum Until Tuesday Night
Joyce Of the North Woods"
two-reel Edison drama: Col Gus
ter's Travels" showing The Road
TO Morez, France" and "A Day
With Hindoo Family" when
Glasses Are Not Glasses" Vita
graph comedy.
Colonial Until Tuesday Night
"Pathe's Weekly" worlds news:
The Price OF the Free" drama:
The Episode OF Cloudy Canyon"
and HE Fell In Love With His
Mother-in-Law."
Union Monday
Making Good" Essanay come
dy; An Old Mans Love Story" VI
tagraph drama: "Jim's Reward"
Lubin drama: In the Garden" Ed
ison war drama
OIympian Tonight
The Cheyenne Massacre" Ka-
lem feaure. in two parts; The
Power That Rules" Vitagraph
drama: AN Itinerant Wedding"
Pathe comedy.
At the Good Luck Today
"Oh, You Flirtl" "All Rivers
Meet at Sea-" The Soul OF .
Thief" two reels.
Dream Until Tuesday Night
The Clown and the Prima Dom
ma" drama: The Man in the
Street" drama; His Last Crooked
Deal" drama. and a comedy reel.
Elite Monday
The Day of Judgment" three
reel feature; The Story OF a Com
edy." comedy; Help. Help, Hydro
phobia," comedy.
Circuit Until Tuesday Nioht
ION the Threshold OF Life" Un-
ion feature; The New Maid" Ma
jestic comedy; THE Girl Spies a
Comet" Reliance Western.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01

Ono OF the modern seven won
ders OF the world is n large NOV
Ing picture plant,
A trip around and through II Is
an education, an entertainment
and revelation.
II would take days TO become
thoroughly acquainted with all
the departments OF a big picture
plant.
In the first place. II you have
never seen movie" plant you
probably will be astonished TO
note the financial investment in
it's general buildings and exterior
accessories.
The Lubin plant has three dis.
tinct buildings as well as other
lesser ones.
The first includes the large of.
fIces Of the firm; the public din.
ing rooms for players: the seen
ario departments: the store
rooms. etc.
Tho second. one through which
an outsider may 90 only, by spe-
tidl pflIilfrioht hbuHtH lut lilt-
chanlcal department. where II IL
possible to follow the life OF a
film from the time II leaves the
camera mans machine until Il Ia
ready for shipment
In this big building, there Is also
the great and curious property
shop where almost anything In the
way OF 'property" can be found
ut very. very short notice.
There Ia furniture OF all ages:
utensils OF every nation and cos
tunes OF all countries.
Across the well-kept grounds Is
the immense glass daylight studio
where II Is possible to put on any
number OF interiors at the same
time under natural light.
A part of the building IL fitted
up with a remarkable set OF arti-
fetal lights under the direction
OF thoroughly experienced cleo
trician and his helpers. where
scenes can be made when there
isn't any sunlight.
In the upper picture Of this
group you viii see n reproduction
OF one OF the interiors which was
taken in the skylight studio.
Jos. Smiley. one OF the directors.
Is giving n few final instructions
to the camera man before the ma
,hine begins to record the scene.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01
WHAT'S
COMING
COMEDIAN BAlkS AT
PLAYING HERO IN OWN pl {

Smiling Billy Mason. the Es-
sanay comedian. has decided NOT
10 submit any more plots. II hap
pened this way
Mason enters scenario editors OF.
flee tc1citedlyl. Listen. I've got n
swell idea FOR a picture Let me
tell you about II. and he let's this
loose n young country chap. In
washing the windows on the 18th
story OF skyEcrsper. falls. the
rope around his waist catches In the
steel work on the nett story and
he bangles. helpless. A passerby.
seeing his position. takes the ele.
vator. grabs hugc umbrella. such
az We see on wagons In the sum
mer. Jumps Of the roof. and on the
way down cuts the helpless window
washer loose. When he alights he
is proclaimed hero by the inter
csted multitude In the street"
Editor; That sounds pretty
good. Mason You are elected to
play tho window washer
Mason I'm only telling you
this. Besides I'm going 20 be mar.
ried next Monday and ] don't want
Alice 10 be a merry widow
And Billy Mason has decided not
TO submit any more plots.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01

Arthur V. Johnson is kneeling
in the foreground.
The players usually rehearse a
scene two or three times, the di-
rector calling to them. suggesting
improvements. facial expressions
and dialogue to suit the action.
Then he shouts Ready
The camera man starts, the d.
rector holds his stop watch and
away they go.
II the scene has not taket too
long--fCr action Is measured by
feet and seconds IN n movie"
play--the scene is called com.
plete. and rehearsal begins for an
other.
Quite often the last scene is
acted first and the players know
nothing OF the story of the picture
except as they are told at the min
ute.
Maybe the next scene requires
rugged outdoor background which
can only be reached by automo.
biles. and possibly by rail. Then
off go actors, camera man and di.
rector.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01
JEWS GATHER TO
TALK OF RETURN
TO HOLY LAND

VIENNA. Sep, i.--"or 10 Pales-
tire" was the keynote Of the
worlds zionls, Congress, which
convened here to-day. Professor
warbure. Of the University OF Der
lin. presided. About 500 delegates
representing 25 Countries. are in at
tendance.
The United states and Canada
are represented BY more than SO del
esates. ,.-,,
II was expected that the old
nehi between the two factions In
me Zionist mcvcment--tho prac'
teal and the political Lioulsts
would break oat again upon the
aaoptlon of the report OF the ac.
lions committee as the executive
committee Is knwn.
The dream osiho practicals. who
are in control OF the congress, rs
,he coloninatlon Of Palestine 10y
The Jews as nucleus for the ulu
mate formatlos and organization OF
an autonomous n not an indepcud
ent Jewish state.
The practicas believe they arr
inns carrylng out the promise and
nrophecy OF Holy Writ.
The politlcalS on the other hand.
headed hy pr Max Nordau ~
parls OPPOSE bis idea as vision
an ard fantastic. and stand rather
sor the unified and concerted ac.
,lon on the ar 81 Zionlsts 90 "a.
enre safeguaras aud equal priyi.
lsses and opportunities for the
Isws IA cuuatres where they are
still more or les oppressed.
The Jewish Colonial Trust com
pary. the flsAncial instrument of
me Zionist novemcnt with head
nnarters In Issdon. has a capital %
slO 600 OOO. (which st.35o.o00 has
h.en paid ia There are 10000
shareholders al over the world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01
WHAT'S
HERE

a special Labor Day program has
been arranged at the Grand: there
will be continuous program TIL
II O'Clock tonight. Motion pictures
and vaudeville head the attractions.
But as every Monday night is anna
teur night. there will be 20 added
attractions tonight. There will be
four reels Of photoplays, two-part
Reliance drama. Success, and a
story OF the sea, Flesh OF His
Flesh"
Richardson's Posing Dogs head
the bill. These seven dogs pre-
sent series OF sculpture pictures
and a number of acrobatic turns
Karl Karey. musician. presents his
original New York Miniature Cab
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-09-01
VISCOUNT'S HERE

NEW YORK. Sept i--viaeount
Haldano. lord chancellor OF Great
Britain. left here today on the ia
nous Morgan yacht Corsalr for
West Point. where he was received
this afternoon by Col. Townsley.
After a review OF the battalion. a
special train. furnished by the Can.
adian government. conveyed the
distinguished barristrr TO Montreal.
where he will attend tho annual
convention OF the American Bar as
ISOLATION. which convcnas Monday.