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The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
ARMY ORDERS.

Leave of absence for two months on surgeons Ger
tifcste Of disability is granted Capt. Elrln X.
Heiberg Sixth Cavalry.
Leave Of absence for two months is granted First
Lieut.. Alfred II. Hobley ordnance department, TO
take effect June !. 1915. Lieut. Hohley will sail for
lIawai August 5 1915 instead Of July ). 1915. as
heretofore ordered.
SO much Of paragraph 81. Srecial Orders. No. 49,.
July Is 1914. War DEPARTMENT. relates to Can't.
Thomas c. Austin. Medical Corps, is revcked.
Capt. Austin. in this city. will. upon the ex-
praon Of his present leave Of absence. proceed to
Fort Jay. n. Y. and report in person to the com
handing officer Of that post for duty and by let
TO the commanding general. Eastern Department.
The travel directed is necessary IN the military
service
Mai Sam F. Bottoms. Quartermaster CorTs. will
proceed to San Diego. Cal on Official business per
tanning 10 project for land defense by the coast
guard ard upon the completion Of this duty will
return 10 his proper station The travel directed is
Necessary in the military service.
First Lieut. Ira 4 Smith. Twelfth Infantry. re-
crIitins officer. will proceed 10 Detroit. Port HUI
ron. Saginaw ard jackson. Mich, for the purpose
Of obtaining evidence in certain cases being tried
by general court martial Of which Lieut. Smith is
the Judge advocate. and upon the completion Of
this duty will return TO his proper station. The
travel directed is necessary in the military service.
BY direction c: the President. Mai. William A.
Phillips, Fifth Infantry, Is detailed, under the
visions Of Il. act of Congress approved June 2. 1906
in the ordnance department. Mai. Phillips will pro
coed 10 the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Sandy
Hook. y. j. and take station at that place for
duty. The travel directed is necessary in the mill
tary service.
First Lieuts Seatou Norman and Clifford T. Sap
mngton Medical Reserve Corps ordered to
tive duty in the service Of the United States &C
of existing emergency. and will proceed to
commanding officer Of that post foc duty to accom-
pany recruits 10 Texas City. Tex. and upon ar
rival at that place will report in person to the
commanding general. Second Division. for assign
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
DISTRICT near ROME
VISITED BY QUAKE
Red's Famous Cathedral Reported
Damased-Seventeen Tremors Are
Recorded in Eight Hours.
By BRIXTON F. ALLAIRE.


Rome, April "a severe earthquake
shock was felt here at 7.p o'clock last
night 1t lasted four seconds. and was
followed by q number Of lighter shocks
that still continued today.
The earthquake seems to have been
the most severe In the district ravaged
by the disaster that wrecked Avexzano
and several other towns in Central Italy
AveZzano seems to have been the CEN
ter of the latest seismic disturbance. II
Is feared that severe damage has been
caused in interior towns. Communication
with a number Of places was interrupted.
Premier Salandra hurriedly summoned
officials OF the ministry of the interior
to make preparations for sending relief
to any points where 1t was needed.
Communication with Avezzenno was re-
stored after several hours work and the
officials there reported the earthquake
shock had been very severe, apparently
affecting most seriously the district
about Rieti, northwest OF Lago Fucino
and about forty-fve miles northeast of
Rome.
The famous cathedral at Rieti is re-
ported to have been badly damaged. An
immense rock which Overhangs the vii
lage Of Petrellaliri was loosened and
threatens to fall and destroy the hamlet.
Some damage was caused here. 1t was
undulatory in character. The tremor was
severe for two seconds. but for the rest
OF the time was of slight strength. The
following shocks were imperceptible ex-
cept to the seismograph. which recorded
seventeen tremors between s p. m. and
a. m.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
Columbia Musical Stock
Has Brilliant InQuguraL
Season Of Operetta Opened in Carnival Spirit at Street
Playhouse Last Night, Where WelLbalanced Company
Made the Welkm Ring with the Delightful
Melodies Of The Rose Maid

I happiness of the girl whose sincerity
| among go much deceit first won the
uncle's keenest admiration.
Visualixing Daphne. Miss Elinor Hen
| ry, prima donna of the Columbia
company, made a pleasurable impress
! sion last evening. exhibiting histri-
onic as well as vocal ability of no
| mean degree, and presenting q charm
ing picture in the demure role. Miss
Henry has clear soprano voice, the
| sympathetic quality of which was best
demonstrated In her Roses Bloom for
Lovers" which Is the dominating
| melody OF THE Rose Maid" being pleas
antly reiterated throughout the piece
| until one finds oneself involuntarily hum
| ming or whistling the air as one leaves
the theater.
Carl Haydn gives q spirited per-
Torrance as the Duke Of Barohester,
and his rendition OF The Course Of
True Love-" "Sweethearts, Wives and
Good Fellows" and 81 Live Alone for
You." tested the caliber of his fine tenor
and found 1t In no way wanting.
In other important roles Miss Henry
and Mr.. Haydn are supported by Harry
Short. who gives an excellent perform
ance as Uncle John; Miss Dorothy Walk
er, who presents a pretty picture as the
Princess Hilda; Orffee Vanasse, W. ].
ry the comedy triumphantly through the
two acts Of the piece. Mr.. Mccarthy scor-
ing a distinct personal hit as Schmuke, a
loan broker: Miss Alice Bentley, who is
seen as one of the millionairesses from
America visiting Europe In search Of
titled husbands: Miss Lucille Saunders,
whose one interpolated song number was
exceptionally well rendered: Philip Shelf
field as the Hon. BERTHE Walpole, Fred G.
Palmer I'm n clever character hif and
the Ramsdell twins who present several
terpsichorean specialties with skill and
agility.
Frank NJ. Ranger. director, Is to be
congratulated upon the smoothness with
which the initial performance of THE
Rose Maid ran last evening, and the
entire company deserves commentator
for the vim and enthusiasm put into the
performance, praise due not only the
principals of the company but the chorus
as well, which. by the way, Is an excel
lent one.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
GAYETY.


Charles Robinson's reputation as one of
the foremost of the fun kings" whose
ingenuity and resoucefulness are con-
stantly employed to entertain the bur-
lesque followers, does not suffer in any
respect by reason of his latest offering.
which is on the boards at the Gayety
this week.
The Prize Beauty" Is the suggestive
title Of the merry two-act burletta in
which Robinson and his "Carnation Beau
ties" were greeted yesterday by two holi-
day-sized audiences. and with enthusi-
astic manifestations of approval
Essentially important in any show Of
the cirl-and-music class is the comelinass
of the girls and the whistleable qualities
Of the music. and the success of this en-
tertainment is due, in large part, to its
possession of these two elements in pro-
nounced degree.
The chorus is a sprightly and pretty
bunch of girls. who dance and sing with
the impression that they are enjoying
themselves and they want the seat
holders to enjoy their efforts. The mu-
sic is a well-selected list OF the latest
hits which are attraCtively rendered.
Gladys Wilbur has sweet voice and
are trio of feminity equal to the
best. Frank Mackey. James Francis.
Joe Feeney. and Gus Knoll are the big
fun-making team responsible for the Gre
alton of unremitting laughter. The
Famous City Comedy Four scores as the
feature" Of the evening.
A wrestling bout Is scheduled for
Wednesday night after the regular per-
Torrance.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
MEXICN FACTIONS
BATTLE FOR TAMPICO
Fierce Prolonged Fighting at Ebano,
Saltillo Tax Not Con6scatory.
Says Consul.

Carranzistas and Villistas still are en-
gagged in fierce fighting at Ebano for
possession Of Tampico. Mexico. accord
ing to advices received at the State De-
partment yesterday. Apparently. neither
side has gained an advantage, although
military operations have been going on
at that point for more than two weeks
Gen. Obregon is making a determined ef-
fort to gain Roadway in the direction OF
Gen. Hill, who has a division OF troops
at his heels.
Information was received at the State
Department relative to the forced" loan
imposed by the convention government
on the residents of Saltillo. 1t came from
the British consular representative, who
made a Geographic report at the in
stance Of this government. He stated
that the tax imposed was not confis-
catory. and that. generally speaking. it
had excited no particular criticism. One
French firm had paid 1900 pesos. one
German "a like amount. and a British
firm 10000. Two oil companies, one an
American concern, each were assessed
10000 pesos each, but neither had paid
up.
The American consul general at Mon
terey has made a report on the amount
of ixtle fiber In his district He stated
that ne called on four houses which
handle the fiber and has been informed
there probably are seventy car loads OF
ixtle fiber In Monterey and five at Espi-
maze. while an unknown quantity Is
stored at Linares and Montemorelos.
A telegram. dated April q. from Chi
huahua states that w. B. Cox. an Ameri-
can, formerly Of Williamson. w. Va, has
been imprisoned there for having. it is
alleged. q large amount Of counterfeit
money in his possession. The department
has made representations In the case.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
GLEN URQUHART PLAIDS
THE SEASONS RAGE
Fashionable Dressers Selecting These
Smart Fabrics at Washington's
Leading TaiIors.

The man about town happened to
drop in al a well-known tailoring es-
tablishment at Eighth and F streets.
between and o'clock yesterday, and
found everybody busy showing Glen
I-rquhart Plaids, Checks and Roman
Stripes--which seem to have the call
this season among fashionable dressers.
In conversation with the proprietor.
Mr.. NJ. Stein, he also learned that the
"cne button and 'wasp-waist" effects
are among the new spring models most
favored by the swell young fellows of
the town. Mr.. e. F. Mudd, the famous
designer connected with this establish
ment was so busy taking measure
ments that he could hardly spare time
to talk, but he said: There seems to
he nothing to IL but Glen Urquharts-
we're measuring up lot of our special
SIC suits-aren't they great qualities
for the money" They certainly were
classy fabrics and it's really surprising
TO see these splendid fabrics offered
for such a reasonable price. especially
when you consider they are being
tailored by the clevcrest artists in
Washington. (
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
COLGATE UNIVERSITY
CLUBS GIVE PROGRAM
Entertainment Given at Raleigh Hotel
for Benefit of Brookland
Orphanase.

There's always a certain something
about q college glee club that arouses
enthusiasm In an audience, irrespective
of the age or character of the listeners.
Last night proved no exception to the
rule when the Giee and Musical Clubs
Of Colgate University gave an enter
tainment at the Raleigh Hotel for the
benefit Of the Baptist orphanase in
Brookland.
The large ballroom on the tenth moor
was nlled to capacity. and the generous
applause which followed each number
attested TO the excellence Of the pro-
gram rendered.
The most popular numbers were the
old-time college glss songs. which were
encored again and again. the young
men being forced to sing the praises
&c . .varisty q things frO0 soothing
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
BY JULIA CHANDLER NAME.

| The inauguration of the spring and sum-
mer season of operetta by the Columbia
Musical Comedy Company last evening
was imbued with the carnival spirit of
festivity, for a brilliant audience taxed
the capacity of the street playhouse
and expended unlimited enthusiasm In
appreciation Of the spirited performance
, of 1.-The Rose Maid" the delightful two
act musical piece which has not only the
lifting melody of its score. but an inter-
esting story and humorous book to rec
ommend 1t, the former being the joint
Accomplishment Of Burno Granichstaed-
ten and Robert Hood Bowers, while
Harry B. Smith and Raymond Peck are
responsible for the book.
The Columbia Theater management
could not have chosen more wisely than
in the selection of 1.-The Rose Maid for
the introduction Of the large aggregation
of musical comedy artists who mako up
the personnel of the Columbia company,
for the music has that haunting quality
which makes a broad appeal. and the
| comedy element gives splendid oppor-
tunity to the several clever comedians
employed in tickling the risibilities OF the
audience.
AS has been already limited, the story
is more coherent and sustains an interest
deeper than that usually commanded by
plots which thread musical shows. relat-
| ing the difficulties of a pecunfous duke.
! who. in order to maintain his social
| prestige, borrows heavily from group
! of loan brokers and bankers, giving as
| security a bachelor uncle supposed to
be in a precarious state of health. I'm
| fortunately for the young duke, Uncle
| John Portman pays him an unexpected
visit at his London home upon the even
| ing of Barchester's announcement Of his
| engagement to the Princess Hilda. which
event he is celebrating with great hilar-
ity. Uncle John SO disapproves the ex-
travagance in which he finds his nephew
| plunged that he declares himself mar
ried and the prospective father of an
heir. a deception which he keeps up
until he accomplishes the young dukes
marriage to little Daphne. the sweet and
modest daughter of Barchester's house
keeper, and is assured of a more normal
mode of life for his nephew and the
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
POLPS.
"Within the Law"

For thrills this week see Polls. II the
with the stress on the sympathetic vir.
tues of the criminal class and the mean
disposition Of the police. still retains its
fascination for you. don't miss within
the Law" most renowned and successful
of the numerous crop of crook melo-
dramas to which popular favor has
given support in recent years. The Poll
company gets plenty of snap and vigor
into the swift procession of tense situa-
tons. and no detail necessary for the
effective discharge OF all the punches has
been omitted in the production.
Miss Maude Gilbert gives . strong, ap-
pealing portrayal of the part of Mary
Turner. which was played here last sea-
son by Miss Helen Ware. 1t requires
much force Of personality and self-pos-
session to render we'll this remarkable
role of the young saleswoman who
serves a prison term for crime OF
which she is innocent and devotes herself
to scheme Of revenge which has for its
climax her marriage to the son of the
employer whose injustice led to her down.
fall. Miss Gilbert is equally charming
with denouncing the methods of her cruel
employer and when captivating to the
fervor and loyalty that mark the love Of
her strangely won husband.
John C. Kline. an old favorite in
local stock companies, makes a well
come appearance as the proprietor OF
the department. store. Rockliffe Fell
loves is the lively and likable son
who loves Mary anyhow, crook or
near-crook Gavin Harris makes an
excellent Inspector Burke. and Robert
Joe Carson. Graham Velsey Is good
as English Eddie" Louis Haines is
Detective Cassidy, and Clarke Felgar.
the district attorney. Miss Dorothy
Dunn is amusing as Aggie. the conf
dence woman.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
NAVAL ORDERS.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Dixie sailed for Southern Drill Grounds April >
Glacier sailed Mazatan. April ); Colorado sailed
for west coast e Mexico April 8; Smith arrived al
San Juan. April = Terry arrived at Key West. Apsa
4: Morris arrived at Newport, April 4; Mackenzie
sailed for Hshlha April 4; Cyciops sailed for Nor
folk. April :: Padncah arrived at Cienfuegos. April
1: Wheeling sailed for Guantanamo. April ).
NOTES.
The wheeliug now at Guacanayabo Bay. Cuba
has been ordered to proceed TO Vera Cruz the re
lief Of the Geprgia.
The Chester. now at the Boston yard, has beer
ordered 10 rro-ced to Portsmouth, n. H., and
thence to Post Royal. s. c. From Port Royal thu
vessel will proceed to the Philadelphia yard to III
out for q cruise to tie Mejiten1nean
The Britus passed Sand hey On the second In
slant hound for Philadelphia.
The GIL, g., snd Fulton. nov At the Norfolk
yard, have seu ordered to operate in Chesapeake
Bay.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut.. tjuukr aade, Z. s. R. Brandt detached
Prairic; to San Ffancisco.
Ensign p p. Hsmmes to Atlantic Reserve Fleet
Ensign E. +. A. Simpson. detached San francisco
to Prairie.
Ensign Merritt Hods,u detached Lawrence: tc
cunuection fitting out Fanagut and duty in com
mand when commissioned.
Passed Assistant Surg G. n. v. Ffvnch. detaehed
Naval Hospital. New York; to Maryland.
Naval Coostruotor q G. Kintnrr. dstsched vofk,
William Cramp Sons. Phiiadelphia; 10 na1 yard
Norfolk. Va.
Aristant Nas.l Constructor A. ". Ornichael
DETACHED navy ward. Norfolk. Va: coatinns aca
leave Of abeence.
Bcatswain j. l. Thomas. resignation ACCEPTED "a
take effect April 10. lsls.
Chief Gunner G. w. Irwin. detached naval station.
Guam: to Pacific Reserve Fleet
Chief Gunner q. d. Stllpu, detached nsyy yard
New York: to Maryland.
Psymsser's Clerk p. T. Lansdale, to Kentucky,
Kesrarye sai fllinoia
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
GERMANS Win along
User, CLAIMS berlin
Beat Belsians Back and Occupied
Almost All of Village of
Drei Grachten.
BY FREDERICK WERNER.

Berlin. April 5 (by Wireless).-At-
tempts by Belgian troops to drive the
Germans from positions which they had
occupied on the west side OF the User
Canal precipitated a violent battle Easter
Sunday, but the Belgian attacks were re-
pulsed. according to today's official re-
port from the German generaI'staf This
states that all Of the village Of Drei
Grachten. with the exception Of some
houses to the north. is now in possession
Of the Germans.
The official report also announces re-
pulse OF French attacks in the Argonne
forest. south of Narennes and west OF
Pont-a-MousIAn. The Germans gained
some ground in Priestwald lie Pretre
,foresO.
Repulsing a Russian attack on Mariam-
pol. west Of the Niemen River. Northern
Poland, the Germans inflicted heavy
losses on their enemy.
The ofhcial report follows:
Belgian troops attempted on Sunday to
concentrate re-enforcements in the direc-
ton Of Drei Grachten. which, with the
exception Of some houses on tho northern
side. has been In the hands Of the Ger
mans since Saturday. The Belgian troops.
however. were repulsed by the German
artillery fire.
French attempts to attack in the
Argonne forest were also prevented
by our artillery fire. Strong attacks
by the enemy against the position on
the height west OF Boureuilles and
south of Varennes broke down close
to the German Notifications. French
infantry charges west of Pont-a-
Mousson were unsuccessful, while the
On in
Priestwald oy blowing up several mines.
"A Russian attack on Mariampol
was repulsed with heavy losses for
the enemy. Otherwise no important
events occurred on the whole eastern
front"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
COSMOS.
Vaudeville,

A genuine surprise that keeps big audi
ences Jumping from laughter to applause
and part of the time rather uncomfort-
able ID sprung on the Cosmos Theater
patrons this week by Margaret sawtelle
Duffy and her company Of seven clever
people: Another big laughing feature IL
the comic photoplay, The Jitney Bus
'Elopement,. featuring Charlie Champlin.
q reignins screen star. The valdos have
an entertaining offering Of ''spirit illu-
sions'' which furnishes laughter at the
expense OF q committee from the audi
ence." Marguerite and Hanlsy have =
spleudid offering OF athletic skill strength
feats and balancing. fun Of novelties.
some Of them exceedingly dimcult. Omega
entertains with ''Omegaiyms." COM
glomeration Of disconnected dialect ucn-
sense. and Stuart and Kelly have . fins
dance number. Including soma clever imi-
tations Of notsd dancers With Aalnty Of.
ferinsA Joe Hortix and company pressnt
. New .Englund sketch called -our
xxieud Rita vita HogtiA 1se1n8 tnnss
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
ESCAPED LUNATIC IS
ROAMING ABOUT CITY
Clarence Smoot. Colored. Eludes
Guards at Hospital for the

Clarence Smoot, colored. who es-
capped from the Government Hospital
for the Insane yesterday. is roaming
about the city. A general police alarm
has been sounded. Smoot was re-
sarded as a dangerous patient.
Smoot, an inmate of the asylum for
several years, was confined behind
bars in the West Lodge division at
night. During the day he was per-
mitted to be in the open air with
other patients working in the gardens
under watchmen.
Shoots absence was first discovered
by Special Onicer Willard. of the hos
pital guard. How he escaped from
the grounds, surrounded by a high
stone wall. has not been learned. Up
to a late hour last night Smoot had
not been recaptured..
The Washington herald., 1915-04-06
SYRACUSE MAN fires
BULLET into BRAIN
William K. Pierce. Following Business
Reverses. Ends Life in Home
of Relative.

William X Pierce. So. former well-to-
do plumbing manufacturer of Syracuse,
n Y. fired a bullet in his brain yes
terday in the bathroom of the apartment
Of his brother-in-low, Lieut.. Col. r. II.
Lynch. L. S. A.. in the Avondale. Mrs.
pierce and Mrs. Lynch, in an adjoining
room. heard the shot. They summoned
DR.. A. NJ. Fauntleroy. also of the Avon
dale. but Mr.. Pierce was dead.
Dependency because of business fail
ure is given as the probable motive for
Mr. Pierces act His financial reverses
followed the general business depression
of the country. For several weeks. Mr..
Pierce had suffered from melancholia.
and it was thought a visit with Mai and
Mrs. Lynch would have an encouraging
effect. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce have been
in Washington for five weeks.
Coroner hewitt issued a certificate of
suicide.