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The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
NntionaI-..The Dummy"

The National Theater promises an inter
csting attraction next week in the produc-
tion of a new comedy called The Dunn
my The fact that the authors of the
play are Harvey OHiggins and Harriet
Ford. who won such a notable success
through their famous detective play. The
Argyle Case" is certain to attract notice.
Their new play tells a story of strong
human interest. with much originality of
plot. II Is written in a humorous vein
and the exciting incidents and dramatic
moments are said TO be happily blended
with humorous situations and bright dia-
logue. The action of the piece takes place
in New York City. and in a bungalow in
tho Catskills. A company Of pronounced
excellence has been engaged for the pro-
duction. Among the well-known actors
in the cast are Ada DwyeT. Joseph Bren-
nan, Helen Macbeth, Ernest Truck, Ed
ward Ellis. Joseph Tuchy, Frank Connor.
Charles EySott John n. Wheeler. Arthur
+. NIohl. Nicholas Judels. and Joyce Fair.
a talented and unusually pretty child
actress.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
EImcndorf Lecture To-day.

Dwight Elmendorfs illustrated travel
talks on the great Indian Empire and
tho strange people who move about IL.
continue on Thursday at the New Ma
tionaI Theater. This afternoon Eastern
India will be the topic. Mr.. Elmen-
dorf will show three of the greatest
sights Of the wOrld-the lOftiest of the
earth's mountains, Mt. Everest. more
than 500 feet high; the most beautiful
OF all architectural creations. the Tai
Mahal; and the most amazing OF religious
spectacIes, Benares. There will also he
visits TO pink Jaipur. to Cawnpore. To
Delhi. to Calcutta. and to DarjeelinG.
The lecture will be profusely illustrated
with sketches. colored views, and mo-
ton pictures-all the personal work OF
the lecturer. The topic of the next and
concluding lecture in the regular course
will be Java"
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
CAPITAL CONCERN IS
CHARGED WITH FRAUD
Postmaster General Burleson Issues
Order Against Letter Writing
Company.

Postmaster General Burleson yes
terdsy issued a fraud order against the
Letter Writing Company. of this city.
on information furnished by Assistant
Attorney General Lamar. who investi-
gated the operations of the concern.
which he declared to ne scheme of
fraudulently obtaining money through
the mails.
Postal inspectors were attracted to
the operations of the company by the
following advertisement. which ap-
peared in numerous publications.:
ANY lady can earn SO weekly copy
ing letters; spare time at home. Book
lets, 10 cents in silver, tell how. Let
ter Writing Company, Washington.
d. c."
The person who received booklet
for 10 cents was informed by the COM
pany. It is alleged. that IL he bought
a fountain pea for s3.25 he would have
the privilege OF writing fifty letters to
his friends Offering to sell fountain
pens for the company. Each one OF
the fifty who bought fountain pens
might write letters TO ffty more per-
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
FOR ROssLYN BEAUTIFICATION.

A campaign for the cleaning up and
Identification of ROsslyn was outlined at
a weIl-attended meeting of the Alexand-
ria County board Tuesday. The con-
tinued growth and prosperity OF that
community has made certain improve
ments imperative and the civic bodies OF
the entire county are cooperating with
its citizens in the efforts to make Ross
Iyn one of the best and most beautiful
places i'm the county.
A relocation of the three terminals,
the establishment of sidewalks. and re-
grading of crossings are among the i'm
provements planned by the people OF
Rosslyn. The Alexandria County Citi'
zens' Association has promised its sup
port IN these endeavors.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Cosmos.

The most elaborate musical and dance
Offering ever presented at the Cosmos
Theater is promised next week for the
first time in Washington by Irene West
and her famous Royal Hawaiian Sextet.
One of the b'T features will be the stage
picture of '.rhe Waikiki Beach by Moon
light" A second stellar feature viii be
the famous Fanconi Opera Company. in
Guiding quartet of noted foreign artists
in the operatic gem AN Idyll OF Ven-
ice" while the third will be Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. McCann and company, In an
original playlet OF Southland memories
entitled My Dad from Dixie" Other
attractions will include ALI Bonner and
Anna Meek In songs, dances and comedy
features; A. J. Farrell. the novel news
paper cartoonist. who is presented by
Bert Levy and Billy Barron In mono
lcgue. Sundays special concerts from
to 1880 p. m. will present this week 8
attractions.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Baumxardt Lecture.

Mr. B. r. Baumgard:, than whom no
traveller or lecturer has ever made a
more profound impression before think
ing audiences. will give his third lecture
at the Belasco next Sunday night at $50
the subject being Florence. which nc
terms the Pearl of Italy. This story OF
fascinating Florence will be illustrated
by rs superb pictures. reproductions
from the famous Florentine Art Galleries
the Uffizi. Pitti and Academy are all in
water colors corresponding faithfully to
the originals.
With what mingled feelings OF awe and
indescribable emotions the student of his
tory treads the streets of Florence. where
every spot is an illustrious memory and
every tocsin chronicles some event of the
past; where every bridge uniting the two
sides of the Amo, links at the same time
the Interesting present with the enchant-
ing past. Florence is one great treasure
house of sacred souvenirs.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Observation-Disclosures,

Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson. who
makes his farewell visit to Washington
at the Belasco Theater next week, Win
Gertrude Elliott LADY Forbes Robertson)
in repertoire, supported by his entire Lon
don company, stands today at the head ol
his calling. His fine personality. his COM
mand of the technic OF acting, his beau
tifuI voice, his great intepectuality, and
his indisputable genius. have placed MIN
among the great actors of all times. Dur
ing his long career of forty years, ne mas
been associated with the few great actors
of the period, and his art combines all
that is best in the old and new schools
He has appeared In every style OF drama
and comedy. and is equally at home IN the
classic as we'll as in the ultra-modern.
Fobes-Robertson's2 program Tor neS'
week opens with Hamlet on Monday
night. s'The Light that Failed VIII DC
given on Tuesday and Friday nights, and
Passing Of the Third Floor Back on
Wednesday night. mice and Men VIII
be seen on Thursday, and Hamlet al
the Wednesday matinee and Saturday
night.
The public is earnestly requested 10
note that Hamlet begins sharply at
O'Clock at night and O'Clock at the Wed
nesday matinee.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
RATE HEARINGS POSTPONED

The Interstate Commerce Commission
announced yester6 y that the hearings
heretofore announced for March L. Il
and IA. regarding the increase in lake
and rail rates in connection with the pro-
posed general per cent increase in
Eeastern territCr- have been postponed
and have been reassigned for April 2,
and T.
Clifford Thorn. representing Western
railroad commissions. yesterday cOntin-
ued presenting statistics in an effort 10
make good his assertion that the rail-
reads are in receipt of sufficient net
income and should not be permitted 10
make the increase of 5 per cent.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
MetrEer-RappoId-H -Harrison-sh Held
Concert.

MetzSer-Rappold Harrison Sheffield
concert engagement is the musical event
announced by w. l. Radcliffe for the Ma
tionaI Theater next Sunday evening.
These four singers. all of whom have
won fame as grand opera singers. will
b. heard both as soloists and in quartet
The feature of the program will be the
most beautiful scenes from grand opera.
This will be the first tour Of Nine. OF
tiIlie Metzger-Lattermann in this coun-
try. She. who. having been called on
suddenly to take the place Of Schumann-
Heink in the Hamburg Opera. won sue
cess that has made her the idol of Con-
tinental Europe.
Marie Rappold is well known by her
work in Europe. and Mr.. Harrison and
Mr. Sheffield. who have been heard in
every capital in Continental Europe. will
lend particular interest to the concert
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
CoIunbia-Tob Terriss in Dick
en-, Repertory.

Mr. Tom Terriss and an all Enehsh
company of players come to the Coium-
bia Theater next week. Mr.. Terriss VIII
present a repertoire of plays adapted oy
himself and for his own special use from
the many WORKS of Charles Dickens. for
Monday. "Wednesday, and Friday hights,
the ilrst part OF the program Will CONSIST
Of a Christmas Carol" known 10 all
readers OF Dickens. with Mr.. Torriss as
Old Scroog.." as played by him by spe-
cial command before the late King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra. This VIII De
followed by Shadows" from The Crick-
et on the Hearth" For Tuesday ana
Thursday nights. Pagan the Jew Fan
adaptation from "Oliver Twist'L and
Nicholas NickleOy" will be presented. On
Wednesday and Friday evenings "A
Christmas Carol" followed by Shad-
ows,' from "A Cricket on the Hearth
On Saturday night Pagan the Jew Will
be followed by "A Christmas Carol For
the Matinee performances on Thursday
Shadows" from The Cricket on the
Hearth" has been chosen, TO be followed
by Nicholas NickIeby," while for the
Saturday matinee "A Christmas Carol.
followed by Nicholas Nickleby," has
bnCu selected.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
HUNDREDS WATCH HOUSE BURN.

Several hundred persons stood in the
snow yesterday afternoon and watched
firemen fight spectacular blaze at 1923
Thirtieth street northwest. The house
was wrecked, involyiE.- a loss Of Sj.O00.
The origin of the fire Is unknown. The
house was occupied by Mrs. Catherine
p. Sullivan.
Fire destroyed an utomobile and did
Sl5e damage to the garage of Jacob 5.
Letherman, gl5 Maryland avenue north
cast, shortly before ~'clOck yesterday
afternoon. The automobile was valued
at $lS7j.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Casino.

The Man from Italy" a clever char
acter novelty in the form Of a charm
ing playlet with heart interest. a dra-
rnatic surpriss and comedy will be pre-
scented as the leading feature OF the
Casino Theater next week by Murray Liv-
ingstone and his company. BOuton, Till
son and Parker will offer a musical act
entitled "A Yard of Music" Charley
Carlos, in character songs and dances. the
Three Bordeens, a dashing aerial special
ty. and Dave George. Monologuist, COM
plete the bill. Added night features
will include the surprise party Monday
the country store. Tuesday and Wednes'
DAY. the prize dancing contests, Thurs
day, and amateur night. Friday. while
re special concerts presenting this week
attractions.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
PLEADS FOR DETECTIVES.
Need. of Institutien Made Know"
10 Women In District.

Alexander johnson. superintendent OF
the institution for the care OF the feeble
minded at vineland. N. J.. addressed the
woman's department Of the National
Civic Federation at Rauschers yesterday
morning. He said In. part:
"The detectives need projection. and
claim that # given such protection as a
well-ordered institution affords. they VIII
become useful members Of society. II is
when they are thrown upon their own
resources that they become a menace.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, one OF the
leaders in the movement for such an
Institution, presided,
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

of YOU for such long time. Drop every
thing else and use 'GETS-IT.' A few
drops applied in few seconds does the
work Useless junk, like hesh-eating
salves that make cOrns swell cotton rings
that make cornS stand up like pop-eyes,
Tazors. corn diggers, scissors, and files
that make cOrns grow faster. are all done
for. "GETS-IT' is on a new principle.
makes corns shrivel, vanish, 1t can't
stick to the stocking, or hurt the flesh.
''GETS-IT'' is sold by all druggists, sc
a bottle. or sent direct by E. Lawrence &
Co., Chicago.
''GETS-IT'' is sold in Washington by
O'Donnelrs Drug Stores. Peoples Drug
Stores, p. G. Affleck.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
AouEDucT BRIDGE IN pANGER.
AlfhoSsh lee Has Moved, Uneasi-
ness still Is Felt.

Although the ice jam in the Potomac
at the Three Sisters Island yesterday
moved down a short distance. between
the first. second and third piers OF the
Aqueduct bridge. danger to the bridge
was not lessened. Fear for the safety
Of the bridge is doubled by the fact
that the actual strength of the bridge Is
not known. The situation now depends
entirely on the weather.
The District tug Louise. which left
here Saturday for the District work.
house at Occoquan. according to n report
received here yesterday. was more than
forty hours making the trip.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
At the Theaters Next Week
Poli..-"stop Thief"

..Stop Thief" a three act farce comedy,
written by Carlyle Moore, which was re-
Gently presented at one of the foremost
theaters in Washington. will he revived
next week by the Poll Players. The story
of the play compels an audience to laugh
in spite of itself. Its unusual situations
are full of dramatic interest and Its bril-
liant lines sparkle with wit. The compli-
cations that are thrown around the Rhode
Island detective In the play, and his en-
deavors to trap the crooks who are oper-
ating In household of man who is af-
fiicted with kleptomaniacai tendencies,
furnishes irresistible fun throughout the
three swift-moving acts of the comedy.
The important roles will be Interpreted
by Richard Buhler. Frances Nelson. Will
lam d. Corbett. Stanley James, Frank
Shannon. Dudley Hawley. Cecil Bowser,
Russell FILLMORE, Gertrude Bondhill, Hell
en- Tracy. Louise Kent. and Hazel May.
u. r. Keith's-High-cIass Vaudeville
B. F. Keith's Theater bill for next week
will be headed by Arcadia" a musical
spectacle, by B. A. Rolfe, the producer OF
''Ye Colonial Septette," THE Courtiers, y
and other pretentious offerings. Next In
order will be the song-hit writer, Joseph
Z. Howard and the vocaliste and CO.
medicine, Mable McCane with a blend Of
songs and patter. Another feature will be
Ed. Wynn. ''The Boy with the Funny
Hat" and company in his latest fantasy
"The Kings Jester" George AIDE Is the
author of Speaking to Father" a would
be-married farce. TO be played by Miltor
Pollock and company. Other attraction:
will be Kluting's Entertainers, ChucL
Reisner and Henrietta Cores, Sansont
and Della. the Pathe weekly review. tn,
pipe organ recitals, and the dansants.
Next Sunday there will be two concerts
p. m.. and S:l5 p. m, when all the at
fractions of the current week will com
pose the bill.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Gay-ty-Miner'. Big FroIic Co.

Ed Miners Big Frolic company will be
seen at the Gayety Theater next week in
a three-act and five-scene musical bur-
lesque entertainment. entitled Mixed
Pickles" James German, responsible for
so many o. George Cohan's successes. has
produced this show, which was written
by Dave Marion.
Sam Rice, the daffydil comedian. is feat
Ured in the leading role. The first act of
Mixed Pickles" shows the superb home
of Fritz Dills, a setting replete with a
club house. grounds, and plenty of room
for a typical Miner chorus of beauties to
dance and sing.
The Friday night country store will be
continued. Prizes of all kinds are given
away to patrons who hold the lucky num-
bers.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

10 the wiids OF an African jungle with
tigers, lions. leopards. elephants. and 9TH
er monsters The picture was brilliantly
conceived and its execution necessitated
an indifference to danger that has never
a motion picture.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

Jesse ChiIds a FousJthe Ga. j. exhibiting 4
stalk Of corn grown on his place on which there
are nine well mafured He planted a great
many varieties q eGrn and found serer1l stalks
with six and ears.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

sons. this process being followed ad
infinitum. Each person who sold a
pen was offered so cents commission.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
TO HEAR RAILROADS PLEAS.

From April until April %. the Inter
state Commerce Commission viii Givo
hearings On the application OF rail car
riers TO be allowed 10 retain water lines
under the Panama Canal act. Under the
act it is provided thai railroads by July
next. must relinqdish all control OF
water carriers unless permitted to retain
them by order of the commission.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

The power derived from a windmill in
creases practically with the cube Of the
wind velocity.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
0 Ccrn-Iess Joy!
"GETS-IT" for Corns
Nothing in the World Can Beat 1t
for Corns and Callouses.

Now try the different way, the new
way, the absolutely sure way. the pain
less way of getting rid Of those corns
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
Columbia sunday-FiIm Production

Columbia Sunday-Fiim Production
The latest of the George Kleine motion
picture productions, Between Savage and
Tiger" will be presented at the Columbia
Theater Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
and again in the evening at Sis. The
pictures deal with the love of a young
English officer for a beautiful English
girl. but instead of the conventional Eng
lish surroundings, the action takes place
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12
In the District Courts.

Justice Gould yesterday discharged
the jury which had been hearing testi-
mony in connection with the charge Of
bribery against Peter @. Thompson,
president of the Champion Coated Paper
Company. of Hamilton. Ohio. The action
of the court was caused by the sudden
death of Chief Justice Clabaugh, who
had presided at the trial. The attorneyo
for the defense yesterday refused to con-
sent to proceed with the case and the
District attorney again will call the case
for trial April 2. The defense declined to
agree to the setting of the date. but 1t Is
expected a new trial will commence at
that date.
Alleging misconduct and naming a CO.
respondent. Charles NJ. Reed yesterday
filed suit for absolute divorce from Susie
u. Reed of whom he declares in his petit
tion that about two weeks after their
marriage she began to visit dancing
halls and engage in dancing with any and
all men that cared to dance with her
against the wishes OF the plaintiff. re-
turning home in the early hours of the
morning in company with a man.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

The buffalo Of the United States and
Canada now number about 3,000.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-12

There are i7.7s5 Germans in st. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-13
MISS DAVIS IN
SUFFRAGE CAUSE
New York Corrections Com
missioner Made Third
Vice President.
KNOWS WOMEN'S WANTS
In Management of Refsrmatory Insti-
tutions She Has Shown Worth
of New System.
KNOWS WOMEN'S WANTS

The new third vice president of the
National American Woman Suffrage AS
sociation is one of the practical women
of America who believes in the cause of
suffrage
This is Or. Katherine Bement Davis
commissioner OF corrections OF the city
Of New York. She is better known as a
sociologist than a suffragist, and she
wants women to have the vote because,
as she says, she knows they will help
her in their work.
DR.. Davis was appointed commissioner
OF corrections by Mayor Mitchell and has
held the ONCE since January of this
year. She had already achieved phe-
nomenaI success as superintendent Of the
State Reformatory for Girls at Bedford,
N Y, chiefly through her wonderful per-
sonal influence with the girls, who were
devoted to her, heart and soul.
Since she has held her present ofice
the women under her care have had rea-
son to know the difference that II makes
TO have a woman in charge. She has
paid particular attention to their personal
needs, which she found badly neglected.
There was 100000 for marble halls
for judges" she said, but not enough
TO buy stockings for women prisoners"
s. More than that she found women in
The Washington herald., 1914-12-13
THE s incline. but do not compel"
HOROSCOPE.
Sunday, December Is, 1914.

AstroIogy finds this an unusually lucky
day, since Mars. Venus, Saturn, and
Jupiter are all in benefic aspect and Nep-
tune alone is adverse.
The portent that shipwrecks are to
multiply is so strong that they who are
wise will delay travel on the seas. The
Pacific Ocean is included in this warn
ing.
The day is a fortunate one for all who
desire TO win public or private approba-
tion. Ministers should be most success
full under this sign. Much work during
the winter is indicated for the clergy,
who will more and more ally themselves
with humanitarian enterprises.
Trouble and anxiety for prelates in
the Roman Catholic Church is indicated
by the stars
The sway is most ausrscious for schol-
ars and thinkers. 1t Is a favorable time
to make plans regarding educational
movements. philanthropiC, charitable and
benevolent enterprises.
Physicians should profit by the slim
ulatinE and inspiring conditions that arc
believed to prevail under this cOnfsura-
;ion.
1t is a fortunate day for love affairs
and romance. Meetings between men
and women are subject to an omen which
gives promise of happiness
lnere IL lucky sign lot All SOClHA
functions. Assemblies at which impOr-
tant problems are discussed or distin-
guished persons are honored are subject
to fortunate influence
The seers prophesy that Christmas this
year will be a day halIowed by incl
dents OF worldwide moment. An event
that will make the brotherhood OF man
a reality is foreshadowed.
Women are told to prepare for exact
ing duties. since the stars presage a new
order OF things In which they are COM
PEELED to accept grave responsibilities.
/ Persons whose birthdate II is have the.
augury OF busy year. which brings dis
appointing returns. Those who are en-
ployed should be cautious.
Children born on this day have rather
a lucky star to guide them. They are
subjects OF Sagitarrius, and their prip-
cipal ruling planet is Jupiter, which
gives hope, benevolence and sociabllity.
Many athletes are born under this sign.
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