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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

la various periods it has been the fad
!" give children The name OF the virtues
iaith, hope and even charity-tn.
gracss Of iijblical characters 81 special
beauty. The names Of flowers are some
times tho fashion violet. rose. daisy.
"to There ar manly p,oulc who bear
names with a spcc.al meaning, and. a.
rule th.y are suggestive OF some
Thing beautiful
How often people, by their actions
au" appearance, dissipatc all thought
oi tn real meanings Of their names y
Grace. Tor instance, is frequently so
stout ana awkward that She represents
ia" AHiItncsts of all that her name sur-
costs y i.ilv, bearing the name of Il
lately flower. often suggests through
nor appearance all that Is foreign TO
Statei!ncsS. while Rose may have none
%! the beauties of the queen of the gar
den y Patience is :idgety, a Mary is
Grabbed, Il Joy is sorrowful. and a Helen
reminds one Of Helen OF Troy-bccause
she is SO different from the one whom
poets have made the ideal OF womunly
beauty. such women and girls make
their names sound hollow. Their pretty
names even attract attention TO their
shortcomings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

Purifying the Blood--What is 4 good
home remedy for purifying the blood
asks II. w. How long after taking a
lose of blood purifier viii 1t show
any effects?
Reply--1. Fresh air .. Some OF the
SO called blood purifiers on the mark et
show AN effect in fifteen minutes-Sivc
you gcntale Jazz. Others-most of
thcm--rcQuire about thousand years
10 produce any apparent effect. r. w.
forget it. Pure blood is to he had in
cut one way, and you'll never purify
II by taking any such medicine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05
The Name You Bear
BY LILLIAN RUSSISIJ

Copyright. 1915. by Lillian Russell)
What's in n name? Generally less
than can be put into IT, Every woman
has an opportunity 10 make her name
stand for something in particular. II
may he something beautiful or some
thinS ugly, or even something of such
ncglisihi" qualifications that tt is not
worthy of classification In which
group docs Your lame stand?
Many given names have 4 place in the
dictionary OF are derived from roots
with dciiniic meaning. Frcuuentlv
such names are suggestive OF traits
which the people who bear them do not
possess. II they attempted to live up
10 th"ir names they would occupy a
NOR" "nv!ahie position in the cstii:la.
Eon of their fricncs and acquaintanccs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

When the halny spring days arrive
anu the little miss diSpenses with furs
and neaNy clothes, Il coat of taffeta is
very stylish and useful. This one is
or bh:c taffcta. hiah-waisteh, belted,
and with collar and cuffs OF white
MORE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05
Mis-. Ln verne.. Farawcll ro-NIxbt.

MISS LIN Vernc'S Farewell TO-NlRht.
Altogether out the ordinary, uniuuc
indeed. Will be the testimonial perform
"hcc for the benefit Of Lucille La Verne.
NJ the CITY Auditorium tonight which
mus been arranged as n farewell to and
ny mat noted actress manager.
Inc entertainment promises to be OF
an excellence betting tho occasion In
music the gamut will be run from grand
opera to raEtimc, while the drama will
he represented In many of it's phases.
The contingent Of local artists includes
w. Henry Baker. DR.. Maurice Kobleu
zcr. Austin Martcnstein. Frank Cosby.
James Wombic. Miss Alyce Sattcrheld.
MISS Ada kuyk. Miss Doris Baker and
MISS Amorettc Allen. Mrs. Christine
sherwood Eastwood. well known I'm
metropolitan musical circles through
her singing with the New York We'd
nesday Club. Will head the list OF out
of-town folk who will participate.
large portion OF the program will
be contributed by Miss La Verne. II
VIII be the last appearance of this
popular actress in Richmond, unless she
should chance to play here with a road
company, and will probably be the most
remarkable Of all the offerings she has
made In Richmond during the past ff-
teen years. Her readings will display
her ability In depicting qualities of
human emotion ranging from tho
harshness Of Nine. Frochard In THE
TWO Orphans" to the CHEEKY optimism
OF Aunt Mary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

Superlor's Good Comedy.
THAT fine actor, William Farnum. ap-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

NJ. y. R.--.N gentle ntassag. with COCO
butter VIII be helpful IN developing the
arms. This little cNcrCiS" is also OK
"ti!ent: extend the arms horizontally.
men imagine heavy weigh; in each
hanh. slowly force this weight up until
the palms meet over tho bead, AT the
H:'m' time resisting tho effort to raise
inc weight. Lower the arms and tho
imaginary weight in The same manner
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

+. i. k.-There is nothing better for
limbcring the fingers and making them
supple than playing the piano or using
a typewriter. This is also a good cX-
ercise: expand your open hands hori-
zontally in front OF you, with the I'm
gers spread far apart, and the tips
resting on table. Raising the little
fingers Of each hanG. bring them down
on tho table with force, ictir only
from the knucklc. Repeat wish the
ncNt finger and continue until all have
been exercised. shall bc happy to
send you instructions for care Of the
hands if YOU viii send me n stamped
addressed envelope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

pears to excellent advantage on tho
screen at tho Superior for the last half
OF IN" week In Nat Goodwln's famous
rol" Of Chauncey Short. In "a Gilded
FOOL Supported by thoroughly COM
pcteht cast. Mr.. Farnum presents q
rcvival---in picture foru,--of ono ~ tho
most popular comedies OF it's duy.
which. though old as plays go. Is quite
as fresh and modern In it's humor as it
was twenty years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

Make Your name stand for some
thing admirable. Possibly YOU have not
Hcen blessed With a name o. dcfnit"
meaning II so YOU have all the more
rli,or'""'ies before YOU, You can
H"E" meaningless word represent
something beautiful in the minds Of all
"h" hear Il and know you
.hcr" are many James, Susans. Mars
"hd iiliztbcths whose names sugc,st
plaiun'ss yet whose lives have hccn so
lh!i Of usefulness AND meaning tina,
ineir names scintillate moro brilliantly
imam The stars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

send me a stamped addressed cnvel-
opc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

II. T. RI would not cut my clc-
Iashes II were You Try melting
yellow Nasclinc and putting il on the
roots Of the lashes with a tiny camcrs
hair brush, being careful not to &c, any
OF the oil in the eyes. This is excel
lent 10 promote growth of scanty
lnShcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-05

f:cmcmhcr-!f You are blessed with ,
pretty name and fail TO live M 10 il
our deficiencies are all The more promi ,
ncut
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
New York Hotel Arrivals.

Special To The Washington Herald.
New York. Nov. lO.-Arrivals from the
Capital at New York hotels today are:
Herald Square Latham
Mrs. E. X. Alder r. c. Hall.
SON. Grand
P. II. McNulty. F. r. Selleck.
Marlborough Hermitage
A. P Elder. w. r. Spilman.
Park Avenue GregOrian-
S. R. Harris. Z. L. Thurston.
]. L White.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES
L. c. Dick. mems and boys hats and
caps; 334 Fourth Avenue.
E. c. Gatchell, mems furnishing goods;
334 Fourth Avenue.
]. A. Hobson. upholstery and curtains;
334 Fourth Avenue.
G. Louis, travelling bags and toys; S3i
Fourth Avenue.
F. E Mack, domestics, blankets and
linens; 3s4 Fourth Avenue.
Miss E. Hart, gowns, dresses and COS
tunes; 334 Fourth Avenue.
G. B. White shoes: 334 Fourth Avenue.
Woodward & Lothrop. dry goods, etc
D. II. Rosen, mems clothing. hats,
trunks and bags; Is West Twenty-sixth
Street.
Miss N. D. Collins. women's neckwear.
collars, cuffs and ruchings; SSi Fourth
Avenue.
Miss f. McGin, laces. ribbons and veil
ings; 3S4 Fourth Avenue. N. Goldenberg,
dry goods, etc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
Casinot-Vaudeyille.

A new bill. in which laughter will be
the main object, with a sprinkling of
pretty music and songs and a bit OF Jug
glery, will be presented at the Cosmos
Theater the last half of this week, be-
ginning with today's mstinees.
Al Won Tilzer's Honey Girls" in
''Frolics at the Seashore," presenting a
company Of nine people, headed by Ruth
Rogers, Carl Mcbride and Earl Cava-
naugh, in a merry romp of song and
scenic comedy. will be the leading attrac-
ton. The new acts will include Upton.
Ingraham and company in n story of
hubby's first night out, What's Sauce
for the Goose" the three Dixon Sisters.
accomplished girls with dainty costumes
in an offering of songs, music and dane
ing Of the better kind; Pearl Brothers
and Burns. in their laughable travesty
of the rathskeller, Caught in a Cabaret"
and Frank Norman. club tuggler and
equilibrist
For next week a big bill viii include
the Kanazafa Japs, the Follis Sisters
and LIE Roy. Archer and Bedford, Stanley
and Labrack and an exceptional feature
act, with a new Charlie Chaplin laugh
comedy, "A Night in the Show" as an
added attraction the last half of the
week, for the first time in Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
PoiPs-sThe Trail of the Lonesome
P1ne.o

Eugene Walters appealing dramauza-
ton OF John Fox, jr.'s widely read novel
The Trail Of the Lonesome Pine" viii
be the offering of the Poll Players next
week This drama has had greater
vogue than any other stage entertain
nent made from a book in recent years.
II tells an Accordingly interesting story
OF love and conflict The heroine IL June
the daughter of a crude mountaineer, and
the hero Is L young civn engineer. who
comes into the Cumberland Mountains as
a representative of a big railroad, and
who finds that the unsophisticated but
charming June is the ideal whom he has
sought for years.
In the opening scenes of the play June
liz as suspicious and fearful Of the young
engineer as is her father. who suspects
hir- Of being a revenue oficer, intent
upon destroyin- the family still
In the course of the play the engineer
succeeds in establishing law and order
in he mountain districts of Virginia. and
ais succeeds in asserting his mastery OF
Jun.
Most of the romantic episodes in the
play take place at the foot of the lone
some pine, which stands guard over the
traI leading up to June's mountain
cabin. .-. .'r
The scenic effects are unusually eIab-
crate and will be a feature of the pro-
duction.
A H. Van Buren will be seen in the
role OF the engineer, and Miss Florence
Rittenhouse. after an absence Of three
weeks, caused by a sprained ankle, will
return t. the cast as The charming bare
foot June.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
ALICE STOCK HYPoTHECATEI
Certificate Left with Dead Broker
Cause of Suit.

In a suit filed yesterday in District Su-
preme Court by Arthur Brakhaker
against the Commercial National Bank
and Frederick A Fenning. trustee of the
estate of the late Arthur G. Plant. II
Is alleged a stock certificate left with
Mr.. Plant as security for a loan was
hypothecated. The court Is asked to
restrain the sale of the stock in ques-
ton and to require the bank to surrender
the stock upon payment of the debt of
the plaintiff to the bankrupt estate OF
the dead broker.
Justice Anderson cited the defendants
to show cause November 10 why the pray
ers Of the petition should not be granted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

career that Miss Pickford has appeared
as one of the little almond eyed Orientals
and those who have learned to love her
screen work SO well will be most anxious
to see her.
The last four days of next week.
Clark will be seen in Edith
Barnard Deiano's Still Waters" Be-
ginning as a quaint comedy. the story
gradually develops into a thrilling
drama. enabling Miss Clark to display
her powers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
MISUNDERSTANDING.

Bernard Granville will be the starliner
next week. He is styled the twentieth
century comedian" and is typically
Broadwayan in his methods. He was the
star Of Ziegfeld's "A Midnight FroIic, {"
"Al Over Town. He Comes Up SmiI-
ing and after a few present weeks in
Keith vaudeville. he Is slated to fill in
Watch Your Step" The forthcoming
occasion Will be Mr.. Granville's first
time here in big time" The supplement
tary leading attraction will be Homer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Pictures.

Following Carmen at Loew's Column
bia Theater this week. Mary Pickford
will be seen in her characterization of
Madame Butterfly. Beginning on Mon
day afternoon and continuing the first
three days of next week.
This celebrated character of fiction.
drama. and opera is to have its fifth
and immortal incarnation with the most
beloved girl in the world, Mary Pickford.
portraying the part OF the little Jap
anese girl. This is the first time in her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
BANQUET FOR GOCKELER
TO BE ON DECEMBER 4
Retiring Secretary of Trade Body
Will Be Honored by Board. Sen
ators. and REPRESENTATIVES.

A committee. appointed in the Wash
lngtOn Board OF Trade to arrange & din
ner in honor of c. J. Gockeler. retiring
secretary of the organization. yesterday
selected December I as the date for the
affair. The place for the dinner has
not been chosen.
II is expected more than 200 members
OF the organization will be present at
the dinner. at which Mr.. Gockeler will
be presented with a gift from the board
as n testimonial Of its appreciation Of
his administration.
Many Senators and Representatives,
with whom Mr.. Gockeler had establish
ed friendship during his work for the
board in Congress. have announced they
will be present at the dinner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
G. ". o. Players Club Reorganized.

The Players Club OF George Washing
ton University has been reorganized and
casts now are being selected for several
productions that are to be presented
during the year. The judges in charge or
the selection of the casts are Prof. VIII
liam Allen Wilbur. dean of Columbian
College; Prof. Leslie Cleveland McNemar,
of the department of political science;
and Miss Marietta Stockard, OF the
faculty of Teachers College.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
Baptize Many Tonight.

Shiloh Baptist Church in L street
between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets, took an active
part in the evangelistic campaign of
the Baptist churches of Washington
now drawing to a close. Nine con-
verts recently were immersed by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. F. Milton waldron.
Others will be baptized at services to-
night. Shiloh Church and a number
of other churches are planning revival
meetings t begin the first of January
next. and continue a month
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
Gayety-Bu rIesque.

The annual engagement OF Al Reeves
and his Beauty Show is always an
event in the burlesQue division Of the
seasons amusements, and this season
II gives promise OF even greater inter-
est. Mr.. Reeves has always providec
thoroughly good. wholesome, meritori-
Gus shows. and the organization with
which he is at present surrounded is,
apparently, the best that he has ever
assembled. He will. OF course, person.
ally appear at the head. and as his
chief assistants in the fun making de-
partment he announces Frank Wake
field and Billy Inman, former stars of
other organizations. and Maude Rock
well; the Monarch Comedy Four. name
ly Joe Lester. Arthur Thornton. Chas.
Roebles, and Al Greene: Ruth Burns
and Dave Wallace. expert banjo enter
tanners; Joe Simon, the ragtime pianist
from the Gertrude Hoffman and Shu-
bert shows; Rene Cooper. Louise Eli
son, Marie Fisher. the whistling doll;
and Vera Peters, the most beautiful
girl in burlesQue. who originally posed
for the great American painting The
Titan Beauty" Mr.. Reeves has been
given special permission by George NJ.
Conan to use his popular american
Rsgtime" musical number. and this will
greatly enhance the attractiveness of
the musical part OF the performance.
Al Reeves Beauty Show has always
been distinguished for the comeliness
of its chorus and dancing ballet, and
1t is said that in the present seasons
il is more conspicuous than
ever before. Stunning" the burlesque
to be presented. has been materially
improved since last se-son, and II has
been given an entirely new equipment
of handsome scenery and costumes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
Acid Sto1nachs
Are Dangerous
Common Sense Advice bys a New
York Physician.

Acid stomachss are dangerous be-
cause too much acid irritates and In
flames the delicate lining of the stomach
thus hindering and preventing the prop
er action of the stomach, and leading to
probably nine-tenths of the cases of
stomach trouble from which people suf-
fer. Ordinary medicines and medicinal
treatments acting only upon the stomach
walls, or as an artificial digestant, are
useless in such cases, for they leave the
source Of the trouble, the excess acid
in the stomach. as dangerous as ever
The acid must be neutralized. and its ex-
cessiye formation prevented, and there
is nothing better for this purpose than q
teaspoonful of plain bisurated magnesia,
simple antacid, taken in a little warm
or cold water after eating. which not
only neutralizes the acid. but also pre-
vents the fermentation. Foods which
ordinarily dictress may be digested per-
fectly II the meal is followed with a
little bisurated magnesia. which can be
obtained from any druggist and should
always be kept handy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

Personally. we never expect to have
any trouble with our appendix. We
think the dentist pulled 1t out when he
fetched that tooth.-Galveston NevA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
"a Pair of SILK stociinss.,

BeIasco-sA Pair OF silk Stoekfngs.o
"A Pair Of SILK Stockings." which
winthrop Ames presents at the Belasco
Theater next week, Is one OF those
charmingiy done and refreshingiy light
comedies which Mr.. Ames knows % well
how to achieve IN his delightful New
York playhouse, the Little Theater. One
always expects Mr.. Ames to produce the
comedy of manners rather than the
tragedy of reality. and be never disap-
points.
"A pair OF SIX stockings'' Is the work
Of Cyril Harcourt, and Il is said to be
excenently performed by the usual high
class company with which Nj. Ames al
ways casts his plays. The action re-
wolves in the home of an English gen.
tlenan and furnishes much material Tor
amusing scenes and smart, witty dia-
IoRue. In some mysterious manner a pair
of silk stockings belonging TO charm
ing young lady become the center OF m
terest TO q lot of welI-ored people who
make Il their sole business to trace the
singular qualifications of my lady's no.
siery Needless to say, the stockings are
found. the lady indicated and reconciied
10 her husband Sam Sothern. younger
brother of Edward H. will be seen In
the principal role, which he created IN
London.
Mathematician Drew In ''The Chief"
Next weeks attraction at the New
National Theater viii be John Drew,
one of the genuinely important offerings
IN the local theatrical season, and one
which portends entertainment reahy
worth while Mr.. Drew holds the posi-
ton of Americas leading comedian, and
he holds It Justly. bv right Of rare ability
at its mellowest today. and by right OF
delightful personality which becomes
part of every role he plays. Nc matter
what the role Mr.. Drew invests II with
distinction and individuality. For his
coming engagement he Will be seen IN
a new comedy. entitled The Chief" by
Horace Annesley Vachell. an English au-
thor who won his first celebrity through
a series OF capitally written books, but
who In the last year has turned his
attention to the thester with uncommonly
gratifying results. among his successes
being "ouinneys" and THE Case OF Lazy
Gambler" In The Chief' he Is said to
have supplied Mr.. Drew with q role quite
in the comedians best manner and with
n play possessing a distinctly sympathetic
appeal aside from its excellent qualities
Of wit and humor: Laura Hope Crews.
an unusually gifted player. viii be MI.
Drew's leading woman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
NEXT WEEKS ADJUSTMENTS

B. Mason. Marguerite Keller and COM
pany In Married" by Porter Emerson
Brown. Other offerings will be- James
and Bonnie Thornton. Marion Vadie and
her Six Lyric Dancers: Frank North and
company In Back to Wellington" the
Baggessens; Loughlin's bow-wows: Hen
~ Rudolf; the Pathe Pictorial, and or
gan recitaIs-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11
Anna Case Concert.

young America prima donna whose
voice was Of a quality to make even the
ordinarily Enty-hearted Gatti Cazzaza
wax enthusiastic, In the person OF Anna
Case. Is promised as the third artist In
T. Arthur Smiths ten-star course OF con-
certs at the National Theater tomorrow
afternoon. The quality of Miss Cases
voice has caused her to make rapid
progress in the great musical centers Of
the world and young as she is has
brought her opportunity to sing prima
donna roles In Americas most exclusive
musical organization. The assisting ar
tist will be Overton Moyle, the barry
tone. Both artists will present pro-
grams that are especially arranged to
give their voices the utmost opportuni-
ties
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

DR. Charles Noble Gregory has re-
turned to Washington after spending
some time at Newport
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tnghman Brice
and the Misses Alice and Julia Brice
have returned to Washington and open
cd their residence in VI street for the
winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

The Misses Stewart. of Richmond. Va.
arrived yesterday at the Shoreham-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-11

Miss Wright. who has been the guest
OF Miss Martha Birnie at her residence
In Nineteenth street. returns today to
her home on Long Island.
The marriage of Miss Lillian Klein.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Klein. and Mr.. James William Mannroa.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-07-22
Qornitian SWatted Flies.

The original ''swat the fly man was
Domitian, Roman emperor from 81 ~
90 A. D. History records little Good ol
Domitian. but it does SAY that he an
ticipated the anti-hy movement by more
than 1900 years. Maltre0IinG the
buzzing pests was his favorlte amuSe-
ment. it is recorded. but ne was ~.
animated by desire to save baDieS
lives or avert epidemics.
One biographer says of the Odd Roman
that lone Of his favorite pastimeS was
hunting and killing dies." and Sueto'
MUS. the famous historian. wrote tn'iH
Of Domitian: "In the beginning VI "i'
reign he used to spend daily an nou'
by himself in private. during Will
time he did nothing else but eaten n!e'
and stick them through the BODY VII"
a sharp pin."-New York Tribune.