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The Washington herald., 1914-07-14
Last Nights Amusements.
POLPS.
aReady Money"

Despite the fact that Ready Money
came to the Belasco Theater last winter
heralded as one OF the most clever COM
edies OF the season, II was given but
lukewarm interest in this city. history
which repeated itself last evening at
Polls, when the piece was given its first
Washington presentation at the hands
OF the Poll Players.
The story is told In three acts by James
Montgomery. who has saturated IL with
a satirical commentary on human nature.
One Stephen Baird, the young owner of
Skyrocket Mine. finds himself at the end
Of his rope: the possessor of enviable
social connections; man to the manner
born, but unable to sell his stock because
his mine is not listed. In such a situation
twenty one-thousand dollar bills are
thrust upon Mr.. Baird by a very
clever counterfeiter. who assures him
that all a man needs to make money is
to be able to show Il, declaring that IL Is
not even necessary to spend II, a fact
which is humorously proved throughout
the last two acts of the piece. when
young Baird finds himself involved in
many serious complications with the law
before he Is finally extricated, his mine
fulfiIIs its promise and the climax Of his
happiness Is capped by winning the girl
he loves.
Ready Money" Is one OF the most
plays which has been seen
in this city either during the regular
season or otherwise. and is admirably
suited TO stock production. Its action is
quick, and Its occasional tense situations
are SO interlarded with humor as to place
small tax upon the emotions Of the au-
dience The love interest Is but minor
theme. and 1t must be confessed that
the women whom Mr.. Montgomery has
drawn are a rather silly lot, specially
the heroine, whom Miss Jewel portrays
with what charm the author has al
lowed.
To the men Of the cast fall the honors
Of the current week, Mr.. Buhler present.
ing the perplexed young mine owner;
Robert Wayne. playing the part Of Jack
son Ives the International counterfeiter,
while Russell Fillmore, Stanley James,
Frank Shannon, Henry Hull. Cecil Bow
ser, Theodore Hardy, William D. Cor
bett, John Ellis, Paul Dale. and Hardie
Meakin are seen in the less vital male
roles, supported by Misses Kent Carroll,
and Stone as the other women OF the
piece. J. {. M.
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PLOT TO VOTE VOID;
PROXIES IS CHARGED
Injunction Suit Halts Commercial
Fire Insurance Committee. Alleging
Plan to Cut a Melon.
CASE TO BE DECIDED MONDAY

The proceedings Of the proxy committee
of the Commercial Fire Insurance Com
psny's stockholders was interrupted yes
terday by the issuance of an order by
Justice Anderson, of the District Su-
preme Court, citing them to show cause
by next Monday why an injunction
should not issue against them.
A petition filed yesterday by Attorneys
jackson H. Ralston and Robert H. Nc
NeilI, claiming to represent the largest
individual stockholder assails the meth
DDS of the committee IN handling proxies.
1t is recited that the petitioners believe
il is the purpose Of the proxy committee
to so manipulate, schedule, and classify
the proxies and to rule as to priority
and effectiveness of the same that the
defendants, Robert r. Tuttle, president
Of the company, and his associates might
vote enough void and revoked proxies
TO enable them TO pass their resolutions
for cutting the par value of the shares
in half and distributing about s45, 900 as
dividends.
The special stockholders committee
met last Thursday. On the same day
the proxy committee met and adjourned
at s p. m. until the following morning.
Attorney Mcneil AYERS that the commit
tee resumed the session after he left on
Thursday and remand in session all that
hight. He says when he demanded to be
shown the proxies passed upon that night
he was refused.
Justice Anderson passed the case for
the morning to give Attorney Hugh H.
Obear time to consult with the commit
tee. In the afternoon he signed the or
der, at the same time insisting that the
committee cease work upon the proxies
until next Monday, when his matter will
be decided along with the application for
n receiver for the company.
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NEWMAN ON INSIDE;
GORDON ON OUTSIDE
Commissioner Consults with President
About Custer Case, While Foe
Arranees for Interview.

Commissioner Oliver P. Newman dis
cussed with President Wilson yesterday
the status OF the custer proceedings
against him, and while he was talking
with the chief executive. Fulton r. Cor
don, chairman OF the Home Rule Com
rnittee which is doing everything pos
sible to get him out Of ofice, consulted
Secretary Joseph Tumulty about making
an appointment SO the committee could
see the President to ask that Mr.. New
man be made to resign.
While discussing the custer proceedings
with the President, Commissioner New
man did not offer to resign. On the other
hand he is determined to stick. and 1t IL
known the President is back OF him to
the end.
Secretary Tumulty told Mr.. Gordon he
would take the matter up with the Pres
ident about an appointment The COM
mittee Mr.. Gordon hopes to take before
the President consists Of himself, as
chairman: Charles c. Lancaster, James
L. Parson, Martin wiegand, DR.. ]. X.
Gleason, Arthur Cowsill, and Percy
MetZger.
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TALK ALL DAY ON PLAZA
PLAN WITHOUT Voting
Advocates of District Committee Reso-
luton and Opponents Hold
Lengthy Debate.
LoGUE PLEADS FOR ACTION
JAMES II. HUsTIs.

An all-day debate yesterday failed to
bring about a vote on the resolution of
the House District Committee creating
a new commission for the settlement Of
the Union Station plaza condemnation
claims. The contest was between advo-
Gates OF the District Committee resolu-
ton and members OF the House Commit
tee on Public Buildings and Grounds,
which has on the calendar a resolution
providing for a different method Of set
tling the claims. Consideration OF the
question will be resumed next District
day, two weeks hence.
Attacking the merits of the House
District Committees resolution. Repre-
sentative Washington Logue said:
II am in favor OF the resolution which
the Public Buildings Committee reported
out because Il affords immediate relief to
those whose awards were looked upon as
reasonable and who were willing TO dis
pose of their property to the government
at the figures fixed by the jury in the
proceedings. 1t further enables the
commission to proceed to condemn the
properties OF those In whose cases the
awards were looked upon as excessive,
or who were unwilling to convey their
property TO the government ~ the price
fixed by the jury.
My resolution psrmits the matter TO
be disposed Of in its entirety and the
plan for the plaza development to be
completed.
The resolution from the District Com
mittee, however, merely provides for .
part OF this. The commission appointed
under its provisions would only have
power TO acquire the land where the
people agree TO the terms fixed. II
makes no provision for the acquisition OF
land uhara cannot he
reached. In addition. I am doubtful
whether 1t would afford the relief antici-
pated for those who need the money
ouicklyp
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COSMOS.

Six splendid acts of vaudeville are en-
tertaininE Cosmos Theater patrons the
first half Of this week, the change TO a
new bill occurring Thursday at the natl
nees There is not a dull moment from
the novel punch and judy show, The
Puppets" until the unusually good aero
batic act Of the Schaller brothers at the
close Bond and Casson, late stars OF
Arcadia" have an enjoyable offering en-
titled "Songland." A Melody Trio also
scored, and Adeline Denotes trio OF
dancers are among the best Of the sea-
son. The Five Bragdons. with their
novel scene in a theatrical agents office,
made a hit. Miss Petronella, an accom-
plished violinist. offers classical and
popular numbers The Hearst-Selig new
pictures head list OF film features To-
morrow and Friday evening the Cosmos
country store will be an added feature.
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midnight rsinstorm. starts the comedy.
has q good opportunity to show his spe-
ciaI talent for playing elderly roles.
George Barber has a quiet but effective
part as Sir Charles Greville, who
furnishes a sort OF haven Of sanity for
the wild eccentrics that surround him
Miss Julia Blame and Miss Carrie
Thatcher have striking roles, and play
them well. Others in the cast are Misses
Maxwell. Russell. and
Sperry, and Messrs- Chase. Kline. Oar
rell, Gilman, Marshall. and Collins.
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JURIsTs BODY SENT HOME.

The body OF Associate Justice Horace
Harmon Lurton. Of the United States Su-
preme Court, who died Saturday at an
Atlantic City hotel. was sent from the
seaside resort direct to Ciarksville,
Tenn, his old home. yesterday. Funeral
services will be held there tomorrow.
Chief Justice White and several asso-
ciate justices will attend the funeral. bu,
it Is not expected the full bench VIII be
present The original plans OF the funeral
Included bringing the body of the dead
jurist to this city. but owing 10 the fact
that a great many notables are out Of
town the body was sent straight through
to Clarksviile. Tenn.
President Wilson sent message Of
coincidence to members Of the family on
Sunday.
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ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY.
by o. o.. Sf'INTYRE.

New York; July IS-Patrolman George
p. Armstrong was seated nonchalantly
in a chair in the back room of the Slmp-
son street police station preparing for
a little nap before going out on his beat.
It suddenly occurred to him that II
might be well to count his monthly pay.
as he had just cashed his check at a
saloon. He pulled out his wallet. thumbed
the bills and then gave a yell like a
comanche on the reservation for the
evening. "Pow-leece," he shouted. and
the room soon filed with bluecoats.
What's the matter?" they demanded.
Armstrong didn't speak-he couldn't
but he waved toward them a ffutterins
yellowback. II proved to be a 1900 bill.
Armstrong hustled back 10 the saloon
and said TO Tom Meouade, the proprie-
tor: Look what you gave mer Nc
Quade looked. ''Oh. that. 1 got several
OF them laying around. Have cigarT'
he yawne6
This might be called the year for turn
ing worms. You've heard. of course,
about John Bull winning the polo cup,
also the ST. Louis Browns being up in
the American League race, and the
trouneing Yale gave dear old Harvard.
Now listen TO the story of James w.
Doneiy. CHE Dons In the name is
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0GXa Neca'

Tennessee Ave. near Beach Enlarged and rsfu
nished- Rooms with private bath and running y
ter. - up daily; SO to uT.5a ueehly
B. GROOGAN Nm.
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apropos.) James is a locomotive en-
gineer. In 1879 he married. Nothing
unusual about that, but harkI Every
Saturday night since that time he has
been handing Mrs. Donely his weekly
envelope For thirty-five years he has
never held out. Some record. The other
day Donely. who lives in Jersey City,
but isn't sensitive about II, asked the
courts for an accounting. He says he
can get no satisfaction from his wife
as to what she, did with the money.
Donely believes he was done.
The police In New York sometimes give
cause for the remark of a former police
commissioner. who said: Some OF my
men are stupid. but I love every bone in
their heads" The latest blunder made
by the members Of the force was a morn
ing raid on Bryant Pahk Migrants had
been making the park objectionable TO
those who at night had to walk through
It. It was taken for granted that at a
certain hour all those seated in the park
would be vagrants. So the police
descended and 80 were bundled into a
patrol wagon At headquarters It was
learned that two were a man and wife
OF eminent respectability, resting for a
bit on their way home. Others of the
go were frankly doing there, but they
were in no sense vagrants without home
or livelihood. Only one person out of
the lot deserved to be arrested. and vet
all were Inundated without an apology.
Frank Rostock, a sporting writer with
the Cleveland ball team. Is a great ad-
mirer Of his home city and will go to any
lengths to defend it. Recently while
Rostock was in New York watching the
Yankees and Maps battle for cellar
honors, one Of the New York baseball
writers made a somewhat slurring re-
mark about the home city of the Mans.
Rostock was on the job in a defensive
way instantly and for several minutes
extolled the virtues of the Forest City
After he had run out OF praise the writer
who caused all the trouble said:
Cleveland? Oh, yes, that's the place
were Rockefeller goes when he wants
rest and quiet" n
can be carried too far even in Jest.
Speaking Of monumental nerve, One
thousand feet Of ocean front-belonginr
to the dear old public-has been fenced
on at Brighton Beach by a development
company and an admission OF Is cents
a person is charged. The company de-
clares the measure was taken to keep
Inc rin-raff out and defy the mayor
and aldermen 10 stop them. Mayor
mitchell has ordered an Investigation
and the manager of the company saws
nippantly: Let them investigate all
they want. If they can take the ocean
away from us all right"
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H a n d-embroidered Madeira
Linen Luncheon Napkins, $3.50
dozen; were $6.75. $500 dozen ;
were $3.50.
Pure Linen Damask Tea Dol
lies, $500 dozen.
Tray and Carving Cloths, Soc
and 75c each.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-14
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Glen Echo opened another week aus
picIously, notwithstanding the storm
clouds which hOvered over that section
during the late afternoon and early eVsn-
inr The slight rainfall Of the afternoon
had the effect of inducing hundreds OF
Washingtonians TO visit the resort during
the evening.
1t was cool and refreshing there, and
every amusement on the grounds was
generously patronized. II was an Ideal
night for dancing and the pavilion was
thronEed at every number. The after
moons continue to attract large numbers
Of picnic parties, and yesterdays was
no execution
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HONOR MEDAL LEGION MEETS.

Atlantic City. July 1S.-LocaI arrange
ments have been completed for the en-
tertainment of the twenty-fourth annual
ccnvention of the Army and Navy Medal
of Honor Legion, L. 5. a. The meeting
will begin here tomorrow and VIII con-
tinue in session over Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-14
TOILET LINENS:

Huckaback Towels, hemmed
ready for use; size 1896 inches;
121zc each; $1.50 dozen.
Turkish Bath Towels, with
slight weaving imperfections that
cannot be detected except by an
expert; $1.OO, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75.
and $500 half dozen.
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HE'S HERO OF THE HOUSE.
Representative Church Saves Census
Clerk from Drowning.

Representative Denver S. Church. Of
California, who is making his summer
home at Idle Hour" near Glen Echo,
was kept busy yesterday receiving con-
gratulations from fellow Congressmen
for having saved the life OF Robert Daily
a Census ONCE clerk, whom he rescued
from drowning Sunday afternoon in the
Potomac.
Daily, while in swimming, was over
come by a chill. Representative Church
was nearby and, hearing his cries, went
to the rescue.
His heroism was witnessed by a num-
her of persons, including his wife, two
daughters. and Mrs. Maude Howell
Smith, at whose bungalow the Represent
ative and his family were weekend
guests. @
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
GENEROUS RAIN
OVER MITCHELL
THIS SECTION OF STATE TREAT.
ED TO HEAVY PRECIPITATION
DURING NIGHT AND FORE
NOON.

Mitchell and its contiguous terri
tory was treated to a generous dren-
ching during the night and this fore
noon, the precipitation at l o'clock
this afternoon totalling 40 of an
inch. During the night the rainfall
was 40 OF an inch.
After the skies had threatened
showers during the evening, the
downpour started in about II o.
clock and continued at intervals dur
ing the night. The rail fell in heavy
gusts at periods and was accompan-
led by a considerable electrical storm
1t commenced to rain again at s o.
clock this morning and intermittent
showers continued during the day.
The rain extended over the entire
eastern half of the state. From Pre-
sho eastward to the state line it was
reported that over an inch of rain
fell during the night. From Presho
west to Rapid City the downpour
was much lighter. At Scotland a pre-
c%ipitation OF half an inch was re-
ported, with hut little south of there.
At Pierre, Aberdeen and Huron Il
good rain was reported during the
night.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
EPISCOPALIAN
CHURCH MEETS
100 ARE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE
ANNUAL CONVOCATION IN
SESSION HERE.

Lead, S. D.-The annual convoca-
ton OF the Episcopal church Mission
airy dioces of South Dakota is being
held here with an attendance of near
ly one hundred and fifty ministers
and laymen from over the state. The
c%onvocation also includes the pres
ence of about so Episcopal Indians
from the Pine Ridge, Standing Rock,
Rosebud, Grow Creek, Lower Brule
and Cheyenne River reservations in
this state and the Santee reservation
in Nebraska. Bishop Biller of Sioux
Falls, head of the church in South
Dakota. is also taking an active part
in the proceedings which are held
in Christ church here. Numerous
services will be held both here and
at st. Johns church, Deadwood,
some of the services being conducted
in the Dakota Indian language,
Visiting delegates are guests at en-
tertainments here two evenings and
the vestry and guild of Christ church
is rendering them a public reception
at the Hearst Free Kindergarten. AT
the ordination to the priesthood of
Rev. Paul II. Barbour, the Rev. DIR.
%. F. Neil, rector of Trinity church
Of Hartford, Conn.,. will deliver the
sermon. The clergy assignments fol
1914 VIII be announced Monday. -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
MANIA O
STARTING CARS
FARM HAND NEAR pUKNANA is
TAKEN BEFORE INSANITY
BOARD BECAUSE OF
HABIT.

Pukwana, S. D.-Although he had
never owned an automobile or driven
a machine, John Fogcrty, a young
maj who has been employed as a
farm hand about Pukwana for the
past two years, developed a mania
for attempting to start every machine
he came to on the street. He was
taken before the county insanity
beard this week and his mother and
brother arrived from Rochester, Min
ncsota. and took him home.
1t w2s noticed that Fogerty at
tempted to start every automobile
net attended by Il driver, and al
though he did not become dangerous
it was feared that his unsettled men
tai condition might cause trouble
His conversation has been entirely
rational. Thus Drule, county boasts
the first real auto bug, a condition
induced perhaps by the ~ increasing
number of self-starting cars.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY Il 70.
H.. PROCLAMATION
GOV. BYNE CALLS UPON STATE
TO DO HONOR TO THE GRAND
ii'' ARMY. qSfsY,

Pierre, S. D.-Ss-Gov. Byrne has is
sued the. acknowledgements Day pro-
clamation:
Once o by. the cycle Of the
seasons we are well advanced into the
springtime of the year and are again
COME near the close offour beautiful
memorial month of May, the 3Oth day
Of which, by a wise enactment OF our
state legislative assembly, is designat.
ed and set aside as Memorial Day
and consecrated, to the cherished
memory .ofdhose brave mel who With
sublime courage gave their all in dc.
Tense Of the nation in her times of
peril.
"As years follows years, we but
better realize how deep is the debt
of gratitude we owe those who with
fortitude. patience and heroic sacri-
ices, followed the flag to victory and
death, and as a people let us be
prompt TO avail ourselves of the op-
rortunity to pay fitting tribute to
'lese soldiers who offered their lives
the country's altar, that we might
enjoy a continuance of the liberties
and prosperity of this great Republic.
"The work of the Grand Army is
almost finished. Its history is writ
ten, it's record made; but enduring
recognition of the services of its vet
Grams has been, and will continue to
be, conspicuous throughout the gen
erat1ons. as long as Americans shall
live. Their indelible imprint is upon
u national life, and through their
example, in peace as in war, our citi-
zenship is constantly receiving new
inspiration. a broader aspiration and
a profound regard for the principles
and institutions of our government.
Let the coming Memorial Day,
therefore, be dedicated to solemn re-
ligious and patriotic services, en-
tirely free from all games, sports
and the lighter amusements, and on
this day let every citizen lend his as
sistance and encouragement in MAX
ing it's observance worthy of the oc-
casion and in harmonious keeping
with it's exalted sentiments and sac
red recollections."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
DESTROYS SLEEP
MANY MITCHELL PEOPLE TEsTI.
FY TO THIS.

You can't sleep at night
With aches and pains of q bad
back
When you have to get up from uri-
nary troubles.
III the kidneys are at fault
Sc. them working Alright with
Doan'sgKidney Pills.
Here is Mitchell proof Of their
merit.
N. Schneider, farmer, R. F. D. No.
4, eight miles west of Mitchell, s.. D..
says: Il think my work weakened my
kidneys. Sometimes my back panied
me so much that L had; to give I'M.
The kidney s~ecretions were profusa
and / had to get up often at night. i.
was told that Doan's Kidney Ptlls
were good for these troubles and de-
gan using them. Sinse / used DoansA,
Kidney Pills, Ihaye had a. better ap-
petite, have slept we'll and am free
from all ailments. l strongly advice.
anyone who has kidney trouble to,
give noan's Kidney Pills ATRIAL
Price SOC. al all dealers. DUn4s,
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney PiIls-the same. that
Mr.. Schneider had. Foster-Milburns
Co. Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-05-28
SEATON CHOSEN
COLLEGE HEAD
WESLEYAN PROFESSOR GIVEN
ELECTION TO PRESIDENCY.
OF PACIFIC COLLEGE, IN
CALIFORNIA.

Dr. John Lawrence Seaton, pro-
of Greek and psychology in
Dakota Wesleyan university for the
past ten years, has Eecn unanimously
elected Desident of the College OF
the Pacific, at San Jose, Calf. The
institution is n of the leading de-
n~ominational schools of the Pacific
coast and is identified with the Meth
odist church.
Bishop Edwin Hughes wired DR..
w. G. Seaman, president Of Dakota
wesleyan, two weeks AGO., asking that
Dr. Seaton be released from his
to return to the local school
the coming fall. After consultation
with the directors of Wesleyan, Dr.
seaman reluctantly wired the release
to Bishop Hughes.
During the decade that DR.. Seaton
was at Dakota Wesleyan, he estab-
lished a standard of scholarship that
ranked with any in the west. He
was a mar of intimate friendships
within is students, of scholarly attain.
ments and culture. He came to Da-
kota Wesleyan from Upper Iowa Uni
versity. Although the officials of the
school are loath to see him depart. 1t
Is with a feeling of pride that they
wltiless MN called to the new re-
sponsibility.
During the past year. DR.. Seaton
n family have been. in Boston.
where he has been taking post gradu-
ate work in biblical literature. a chair
NJ intended to resume upon his re-
to Mitchell this fall. Prof. J.
victor Martin, formerly instructor of
English at Dakota Wesleyan. is a
member Of the faculty Of the school
at San Jose.