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9 THE SUN, BALTIMORE, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1907. NEAR TO NATURE'S HEART Mr. Pennlman And Family. Spent Summer In Tents. RICHARD CARLE AT FORD'S Fool And A.

Girl" At The Academy Of Music. HOPES FOR- CHARLES ST. Commissioner Smith. Expects Paving: To Progress Rapidly. IN SUBURBS AND COUNTY Company Incorporated To Furnish Water For Liuthervillo.

November 2 at Woodlawn, on Woodbourne avenue, Govanstown. The proceeds will go toward purchasing a lot and erecting a Masonic temple at Govanstown. Mrs. Honora Mnrphy Dead. Mrs.

Honora Murphy, 70 years old, widow of William Murphy, died yesterday morning at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Michael Barrett, of Padonia, after a short Illness of acute indigestion. She had been a resident of the county for 50 years and was a native of County Mayo, Ireland. She is survived by a son, Mr. William Murphy, and two daughters, Miss Kate Murphy, of Padonia, and Mrs.

Lawrence Metz, of Baltimore, also seven grandchildren. Mrs. Ann Foley, of Baltimore, is a sister. Mr. Murphy, her husband, died 22 years ago from an explosion at the Ashland Iron Works a daughter of Mrs.

Murphy was drowned in the Tlvoli disaster, and Mr. James Murphy was killed by a railroad train. "Mrs. Murphy was a member of St, Joseph's Catholic Church, Texas, where services will be held Thursday morning. Mr.

Henry F. Dammyer Dead. Mr. nenry F. Dammyer, 48 years old, died at his home, at Whitehall, yesterday morning after several months', illness from lung trouble.

He was born in Hamburg, and HOPKINS TO GET President Remaen Announce Gift Of Yorker. At the first fall meeting of the trustees of the Johns Hopkins University. In McCoy Hall yesterday afternoon. President Ira Remsen announced the gift of to the university by Miss Frances Wilson, of New York, who died recently, as a one-third share of the principal of a trust fund created by her. The will provides that the bequest shall be known as "the Frederic Danne bequest, given by Frances L.

Wilson," and may be devoted the general uses of the university. Speaking of the bequest, President Remsen said last night "The gift comes to ns altogether unexpectedly, and the curious part of the whole affair Is that we do not even know who. Miss Frances L. Wilson was or the Frederic Danne spoken of in it. It Is highly gratifying, however, to feel that we have friends in New York who are interested in our financial welfare, even though they be unknown to us.

What the money will be used for" we have not yet determined, nor is it essential as yet that we should, as the money will not come to the university until the death of a certain person in that city whose name I do not care to have published at this time." GHOSTLY HANDS ON ORGAN KEYS should portray real men and human nature, we would have better plays. In the work of Mr. Fitch he has village folk move along in the same routine they have for generations. But as generations change there should come changes with the times. This defect is no doubt remedied and contrasted by the character of the pastor, who is in advance of his congregation in thought and time.

His teachings are too broad for his people, and he is notMn harmony with the place or the villagers. A better selection might have been made for the company and the members might have appeared to a better advantage. They should have something based upon soliu grounds, in which there Is opportunity for serious portrayal. Howerer, in this week's selection the company put heir best efforts forth, and the presentation is by no means mediocre. They enter into the play with enthlsiasm and their efforts were well received.

The character of Rev. Thomas Singleton, who tries to teach his congregation progressive ideas, is admirably presented by Earle Ryder. Mr. Ryder looked well In his ministerial garb, and what is better, he acted well. Perhaps the.

best opportunity that Fay-Wallace has had during her stay wi the present company is in the study of Simplicity, which she interprets this week. She was a real gem in her part, and deserves praise. Miss Katherine Emmet has been well cast, and her work is deserving of commendation, as were the roles of Charles Gay and Louis Hall. The scenic effects have been selected with some thought, and a touch of merriment and life is seen in thenumber of school-Children, wno romp and play on the lawn. FOOTSURE JAPS AT MARYLAND usual standard of a burlesque house.

Mile. Lorraine is a beautiful woman, with a well-molded figure, and has evidently given con-derable study to her poses, several of which are exceedingly difficult. The offering is one of the most beautiful seen on a local burlesque stage, and realizing the high standard of the act, Mile. Lorraine, who has appeared in only three cities In this country, will go at the conclusion of this week's engagement on the Keith circuit. In the presentation of her artistic poses five assistants are employed and a ton of effects are used.

"The Famous Ride of Mazeppa" the last study was the most artistic of the series. Lying at full length upon a charging horse. Mile. Lorraine, with an appreciative pose, presented an excellent interpretation of the famous bronze figure. "The Farmer Maid" and "Time" are excellent poses and won the applause of the enthusiastic audience.

The former was a pretty creation of a milkmaid with two pails suspended from her shoulders. "Time" was equally attractive, the nude figure reclining at the base of an old clock and with upraised arm pointing to the speeding hands. The other poses were "Salambo," "Literature," "Truth," "Bacchante," "Awakening of Galatea," "Venus di Medici," "Statue of Liberty" and "Psyche at the Jack Irwin, In his original story, "The Kid's Last the second best feature of the performance. In a realistic manner, enlivened by his appropriate gestures, he told the story of a prizefight that resulted in the death of one of the combatants and the avenging of a wrong done the victor. In "The Twin Sisters" the first burlesque George P.

Murphy, as Ludwig Schultz, was the leading comedian. The other burlesque was good, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellsworth, in "The Silk Stocking," won applause; "THE.NEW WORLD" AT LUBLTS Shows Fictionist's Idea Of What Isle Has To Expect. "The New World," at Lubin's, this week Is an electrical manifestation of the fictionist's view of what Is going to happen along the Hudson river some thousand years Or more from now.

It is a carnival of color and effects, and drew "capacity houses" yesterday. A spectator is first given a glimpse of a large part of New York city bathed In the1" sunlight. The great buildings rise majestically from the river's edge hundreds of feet into the air, but the sunlight manages to filter through. The day wears away and fair Luna comes out to take a peep at the scene. About this time everything goes to smash; the great city trembles and chaos reigns supreme.

The "groaning of souls" is heard, and poor old Satan gets another opportunity to show that he Is still a live one. Out of the wreck of time comes "the New World." The program describes the spectacle as a "glittering, glistening, gleaming, galaxy of gorgeous grandeur," which shows that Manager Earle has his sense of, humor and his box of adjectives still with him. He says the piece is better than "Doomsday." Ethically it undoubtedly is. LITTLE GIRL SAVES HERO "Midnight Escape" At Holliday Street A Real Thriller. "A Midnight Escape," a four-act melodrama by Howard Cooper, full of exciting incidents and plenty of comedy and presented by a capable company, is the attraction at Holliday Street Theatre this week.

The opening act shows the fish market under the Williamsburg bridge, New York city. A murder follows. The villain and his mttorney, who have robbed the girl, abduct her and take her to a houseboat on the Hudson, from which she is rescued by the hero. Many other exciting things occur, and then comes the most exciting of all. The hero is to be killed when the last stroke of 12 Is heard.

But af little girl comes to the rescue and all ends well. W. Crimans, Joseph Clark, J. S. KItts, Mildred Hyland and May Gerald have the leading characters.

Specialties are Introduced by Billy Barlow, Belle Darling and John Flynn. LOTTIE WTTiLTAMS AT BLANEY'S Sprightly Actress Appears In "Josie, The Little Madcap." Lottie Williams "Josie the Little Madcap" is at Blaney's Theatre this week. Miss Williams as Josie has a good part and takes it effectively. Josie, as "I don't-care" sort of a girl In the slums of New York and well used to roughing it, Joins the Salvation Army and lives at one 0 its settlement buildings. She is put in charge in the absence of the captain.

While there she takes care of the secretary, who was lured from a fond lover into the power of the villain, Pittsburg Sam, with plenty of money and always ready to dazzle It before feminine eyes. He marries her and deserts her. After that he wants to marry Josie, who falls heir to a large fortune, of which she does not know. She Is Informed in time by the secretary, and when it seems the demon will get another In his clutches he is instantly killed by one of his confederates, a Chinaman. Will J.

Kennedy gave some good singing and dancing specialties and caught the audience with his home-coming cakewalk at 4 o'clock in the morning. Miss Williams was presented with a handsome bouquet last night by the employes of the theatre. "FASCINATING FLORA" COMING First Of Shuhert Attractions To Appear At Academy Next Week. More than ordinary Interest is attached to the engagement of the musical comedy "Fascinating Flora" at the Academy of Music next week, as it is the first Shubert production that has been sent to this city in two years, and It will bring back to Baltimore Adele Ritchie, who has not appeared here since she sang the prima donna role with "Glittering Gloria" some four years ago. The management of the Academy displayed commendable astuteness early last summer when the differences of the syndicate and the independents were adjusted, by immediately closing a contract by which the Shuberts agreed trf put all of their big attractions in the local house this season.

After the contracts were signed it was decided to have the season of Shubert attractions inaugurated by "Fascinating Flora," which ran for five months at the Casino theatre, New York, and which has been taken on the road with its big cast and company, headed by Miss Ritchie. "THE STEPSISTER" PRODUCED Klein's Latest Play Well Received At Capital. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Oct. 7.

Charles Klein's new "The Stepsister," dealing with contemporary life in New York, was successfully produced here tonight at the New National Theatre in Its premiere appearance. The audience was a distinguished one. Among the boxholders were Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt and party. Secretary Straus and party, Postmaster-General Meyer and party and the author, with a few friends.

Like "The Music Master" and "The Lion and the Mouse," by the same author, the new play has a strong background of human Interest and a fine blending of pathos with comedy. The third or last act Is as clear cut as a cameo, with a series of powerful scenes. There is the same naturalness about the play that characterize! Mr. Klein's other dramatic works. The company is excellent, and Includes Frederick de Belleville, Bruce M'Crea, John Findlay, i Ralph Delmore, Crystal Herne, Grace Elkins, Mathllde Cottrelly, Dorothy Dorr and Helen Graham.

ALL WERE HAPPY. BUT COOK He Had Frigrht Life From Hooting Owl Ten Large Can-rases Afforded Comforts Of Home. After spending the summer living close to nature among the hills and woods of his country seat, Hawthorne, near: Mount Washington, Mr. George Dobbin Pennlman. of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's legal department, is firmly convinced that his way of living during the warm months is the right one for botn neaitn and enjoyment.

4' Last April Mr. Penniman's house was destroyed by fire, and since that time, with the exception of about three weeks which were spent away from Hawthorne, the family have lived in tents. Mr. Pennlman said yesterday that for a man of moderate means it was the only way tojput in the summer. "Why, one can go out In the country along the line of the electric cars and for a nominal sum rent a piece of land big enough to hold several tents and live as nature intended man should," he said.

"There is nothing like fresh air for growing children. They require much more oxygen than grown-up people, and living and sleeping In the open is the only place you can get it right. "Another thing Sleeping in a tent with both flaps thrown back is the surest cure In the world for insomnia." Mr. Pennlman said that the cool weather of the present, especially In the chjly evenings, has no terrors for him, nor will it hasten the family in abandoning their canvas homes, for a time at least. "We Intend to stay right where we are until after chestnut time, anyway," he said.

The children have already settled that question." Mr. Penniman's outfit consists of 10 tents, 5 being bedrooms for the family and 1 for the cook. There is also a parlor, or sitting room, kitchen and a merry-go-round tent, under which the children play when the weather is bad. There are also the bathroom and dining room and other canvas affairs that usually go to make up an up-to-date camp. Dick, the colored cook, Is the only member of the houehold who Is not in love with the life.

He likes it well enough when the family is at home and there is some life about the place, but when the folks are away and he is there all by himself he begins to wish he were somewhere else. He spent the first three weeks of September at the camp alone. "My, but it was lonesome 1" he said. "I slept with one eye open all the time, but nothing happened. Right over my head on that tree an old owl sat every night, and the way he screeched made cold chills run up and down my back." Mr.

Pennlman and his family will remain at the camp until about the last of the month, when they will come to the city for the winter. He hardly knows when he will begin to rebuild, as the plans for his new house have not even been decided on. "Almost every night we talk the matter over," he said, "but as yet have not come to any definite agreement as to the style ol architecture." THRONG TO SEE BODIES Victims Of Double Tragedy To Be Burled Tomorrow. All yesterday a curious throng gathered in front of the home of Mrs. Ida Fiedler.

209 South Duncan alley, who was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by her husband, Albert Fiedler, who committed suicide. The undertaking establishment of Mr. Wendall Dlppel Son, 330 South Bond street, where the bodies have been prepared for burial, was also visited by persons who wished to get a view of them. The five children, who were made orphans so suddenly, are being cared for by Mr. Emmanuel Dombrowski, 2338 East Fayette street, a brother of Mrs.

Fiedler. While the children have been told that their father is dead, they do not realize that their mother is gone. Much sympathy is current for the little ones, and Mr. Frederick C. Lang, 200 South Duncan alley, who was the first one In the house after the tragedy and who took care of the children until late last night, when their uncle took them to his home, has been the recipient of a number of letters offering to adopt the eldest child, Eleanor.

One letter was written by Mrs. M. A. Christian, 651 West German street. She writes "Dear Sir: I have Just been reading of the horrible tragedy which was enacted in your neighborhood yesterday.

I wish to extend my great sympathy for the orphans. I am a widow, with no children, and I would like a little girl as a companion and assistant about my home. I would take the oldest girl, Eleanor, and treat her as my own. I would educate her and see that she was brought up under the religious faith taught her by her mother. Kindly let me know if I can have the girl as soon as possible." Mr.

Seymour, 140 North Fulton avenue, called at Mr. Lang's home and said that he would like to adopt the oldest girl. He was anxious to get the child and said he would see that she was properly brought up If given in his care. He said he and his wife lived alone and his wife would like to have the girl as a companion. Two or three other persons called.

The funeral of the Fiedlers will be held tomorrow morning. Mrs. Fiedler will be burled from St. Michael's Catholic Church, while 'Fiedler will be buried from the undertaker's establishment. Burial will be in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

BIDS FOR P0ST0FFICE WORK Three Local Firms Would Erect Baltimore Addition. Bids were opened yesterday at the Treasury Department, Washington, for the construction of the addition which is to be erected on the east side of the Baltimore Postoffice. The bids were as follows Charles McCaul Company, of Philadelphia, the building to be completed within the time specified in the Treasury specifications. Noel Const ruction Company, cf Baltimore, the work to be completed within 12 months. Milton C.

Davis, of Baltimore, $152,875, the building tobe completed by June 1909. Henry Smith Sons of Baltimore, $154,400. the building to be completed within the time specified in the Goremment EpeciScations. None of the bids opened today falls within the amount of the appropriation. The supervising architect stated, however, this evening that it would probably not be necessary to advertise again for bids.

He expressed the belief that slight changes could be made in the plans so as to bring the work within the figures submitted by some of the lower bidders. BOARD DISMISSES PATR0IN 4 Madlsran Was Charged With Being; Under. Influence Of Liquor. Patrolman Frank X. Madigan, of the Northwestern district, was dismissed from the department by the Police Board yesterday on the charge of being under the Influence of liquor while on active duty October 6.

Madigan was before the Commissioners recently on a similar charge. lie was appointed April 18, 1894. The resignation of Patrolman Harry F. Buckley, of the Central district, was accepted. The case against Sergt Harry HilL of the Western district, who was charged with assaulting a prisoner on September 22, was dismissed.

No positive evidence was produced that Sergeant H11J, struck the prisoner, a negro' named Ford, whom he arrested for playing craps. "3RS. IDA FIEDLER The Wife. I TO BOULEVARD BY NEW YEAE Rest Of Thoroughfare, He Says Can Be Finished In 60 Days la Spring: Causes Of The Delay. "With good weather and no further delays occasioned by the laying of gas mains and water pipes to new houses along tha street, we expect to have Charles street completed up to the Boulevard by January 1, 190S," said Mr.

James H. Smith, of th Commissioners for Opening Streets, yestar-lay afternoon. "The work of paving the street has been delayed 2" per cent, by bad weather, strata of clay, that would not sustain the weight of the paving, requiring filling in with concrete or stone, and delays caused by ths laying of gas mains and water pipes. "On March 5 the contract was let, and the work was begun April 10. After numerous setbacks, one of which wa3 the delay of three weeks caused by a trench that was made in the street to enable heating connections to be changed at the Woman's College, the work was finished on August 25 up to Twenty-fifth street.

"From Twenty-fifth street to Twenty-seventh street the loose manner In which the trenches had been filled in, after tha mains and pipes were laid, delayed th work considerably. After encounterinS another clay stratum above Twenty-seventh street that required filling in with stone, we have now reached Twenty-eighth street. and have begun work on the next square. "This square. -between Twenty eighth; and Twenty-ninth streets, offers the same difficulties, another stratum of clay stopping our operations'.

The bed must be filled in with concrete, which means additional work. Wherever this stratum shows itself we shall have to make the bed strong by using concrete or stone, and if we should have an early winter the work would hardly be finished by the first of next year. "After reaching Thirty-first street, with, favorable weather conditions we should ha able, to push the wor kto the Boulevard rapidly. The main roadway is to be 40 feet wide, with 14-foot drives on each side. After some discussion of the original plans, it was suggested that there be no 14-foot driveway on the west side.

This has been rejected, however, and the work will proceed under the original plans. "Interference by the sewerage work on the west roadway will probably prevent th completion of that driveway this year, but we confidently look forward to completing it within 60 days next spring. "We must not sacrifice the stability of the road for speed in finishing it. There are certain natural conditions that have delayed the work considerably. Also on top of these delays came those caused by th untimely laying of gas and water pipes.

Builders seem to have put off having these connections made until the workmen were almost upon them. Then forced to make the connections, they did so, causing the work to be unnecessarily delayed. Providing we have no more interruptions the work up to the Boulevard will be completed by the New Year." CHILD DIED IN FATHER'S ARMS Father Was Carrying Her To Offle Of Physician. While Mr. George Kozloskt, 60S South Durham street, was taking his sick daughter, Frona, 4 years old, to a physician office yesterday afternoon the child died.

ne was not aware of the little one't death until he reached the office of the doctor, who said the child died a few minute before his arrival. Almost heartbroken, the father returned home with the little girl, and an nnde taker was employed to prepare the body for burial. OBITUARY JOSEPH J. HARIG. Mr.

Joseph J. Harig, who owned thf hardware store at mil and Hanover streets, died yesterday at his home. 17 West Hill street. Mr. narig was 82 years old and came to Baltimore from Hanover, Germany, when he was 7 years old.

During his boyhood the section In the vicinity of Hill street wes open country and Mr. Harlg lived with his parents on a farm which included the site occupied by 17 West Hill street. Mr. Hill led an active life and had been seriously ill only a week. He had been falling for the last six months.

The late B. L. Harlg, the well-known politician, was a brother. Mr. Harig leaves three daughters Mrs.

R. P. Travers, of Chicago Mrs. Eva Nagel and Mrs. J.

H. Robinette, of Baltimore and 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning and a requiem high masi will be celebrated at St, Joseph's Catholic Church. GEORGB S. WEST.

The funeral of Mr. George S. West, who died Sunday night at the Church Home and Infirmary from typhoid fever, will take place tomorrow from Mount Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church. Service will be conducted by Rev. R.

H. Pains, and the burial will be In Greenmount Cemetery. Mr. West was the son of the late George P. West, and a nephew of Mr.

Edward R. West, of Catonsville. He had traveled extensively In Europe. During the latt two years he lived in Boston. He is survived by his mother, who lives with her sister.

Miss Mary Sauerweln, 1409 Madisoa, avenue. ROBERT R. BALDWIN. The funeral of Mr. Robert R.

Baldwin, who was killed Saturday morning by a Royal Blue train at Relay, took place yesterday afternoon from his home, 1103 Bowen street, thence to Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, Eikridge, where services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Castleman. Burial was In the church cemetery.

Suicide's Body Sent Home. The body of Henry A- W. Hartnagle. AT years old, of Charlottesville, who committed suicide at the Rennert Hotel Bun-day by shooting himself In the right temple, was sent to his home last night by Evans 8 Spence, undertakers. Dr.

Hayden gave a verdict of suicide and deemed an inquest unnecessary. Mrs. Hartnagle, who has been married only a year, arrived yesterday afternoon accompanied by Messrs. L. P.

Hanckle, F. B. Trlebel and H. N. Lewis, members of Charlottesville Lodge of Elks.

She left at 9 P. M. for her home. The burial will take place in Charlottesville tomorrow. Despondent He Drank Laudanum.

Alhert Debrlne. 40 years old, who said he lived In Wilkes-Barre, took a small quantity of laudanum at Carroll Station, on the Frederick road, shortly after 5 P. yesterday, it Is saia, witn tne intention or ending his life. He was carried to the Franklin Square Hospital in an unconscious condition, and ite last nifrht he was pronounced out of danger. He gave as a reason for his act that he was out or work ana naa grown despondent.

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"LOVERS' LANE" AT ALBAUGH'S Japanese Troupe At Maryland "Painting Town" At Auditorium. Attractions, Of Other Houses. THESPHlXGCHIckEOJ. A musical play. Adapted from Jaime and Duval's "Coquin de Frin-teinp?" by George Grossmith, Jr.

Music by Iran Caryll and Lionel Moncktoru Lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank. Ambrose Girdle Richard Carle Gustare Babori, advocate 'Victor Moriey Boniface, his head clerk Richard Ridgeley Baron Papouche. his Felix, head waiter at the J-William H. Tarts Crimson Butterfly Stephen Henry, Girdle's son Conrad Dr. Brabazon, a specialist 1 Lafitte, proprietor of the Crimson Abbott Adams Butterfly Alexis William R.

WaUh Henri Charles T. Bordley Ferdinand John Hart Pierre Leland Stearns Francois Joseph J. McGinty Joseph Boniface, an artist. James B. Kelly Inspector of Police John H.

Purcell Rosalie, a maid Bessie McCoy Dulcie. Babori's wife Mills Bareness Papouche Florence ATerell La Belle Sissi Bageard Emmy Lou, Girdle's niece Amy Dale fillvie Gertrude Gibbens Therese Burleigh Murray Clarice Helen St. John Bybele Inez Bauer Burleigh Murray Gertrude Gibbens Page Job Artist's Model Violette de Winte Mrs. Girdle Alice Hageman Act I Office of M. Babori, at his residence in Paris.

Act II The Crimson Butterfly restaurant, Mal-maison. Act III A studio at Malmaison. Another musical piece of the first class Is the bill at Ford's this week. It is called "The Spring Chicken," and Richard Carle, the tall, bald, comique, travels with the company as half owner, manager, composer, librettist, stage director, chief merry Andrew, buffo-barytone and premiere danseur, Originally "The Spring Chicken" was a French play called "Coquin de Prlntemps." It was clawed into English by George Grossmith, music- was written for it by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Greenbank, new limericks were devised by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, and it had a prosperous season in London. Then "Mr.

Carle seized npon it, Americanized it. Improved it two or three million, per and forthwith began starring in it himself. The plot of "The Spring Chicken" was hoary with age in the days of Methuselah's simple. Innocent childhood. It concerns a doctor who discovers a subtle elixir which transforms a sedate, middle-aged father-in-law into a sportive boy.

The son-in-law Is a gay person, too, and the doings of the pair, complicated by the sleuthing of their wives, provide the fun. The same idea is at the bottom of nine out of ten burlesque show afterpieces. But In "The Spring Chicken" the plot is nothing. You get your money's worth listening tq bright, tripping music, looking at pretty girls, watching Mr. Carle dance, and laughing at his comicalities.

He is a comedian extraordinarily resourceful and amusing. He plays the whole second act almost alone, and yet it doesn't drag or pall for an instant. In this act the father-in-law appears disguised as a waiter. "Have you any wild fish?" asks a diner-out, "Not ready," replies the near-menial, "btft If you can wait I'll tease one for you." The diner-out can't wait. "Why not try some frogs' hips?" suggests thewaiter.

It all seems banal In lead type, but at Ford's last night the laughter was so loud and so continuous that it was often difficult, a -few rows from the stage, to hear all of the dialogue. Mr. Carle Is well-nigh the whole show, but his company contains a number of persons who are clever on their own accounts. One of these is Victor Moriey, a light comedian of a decidedly refreshing sort. Another is Arthur Conrad, a grotesque dancer, and yet another is Miss Alice Hageman, who plays an extravagant woman's part in a manner which suggests Miss Ada Lewis at the latter' best.

This week the part of Miss Bessie McCoy in the cast is being played by Miss Inez Bauer, of the chorus. Miss McCoy was hurt in a recent railway accident and is yet unable to work. Miss Bauer does very well, indeed, and it is probable that the chorus will nevermore see her in its delightful midst. There are 11 songs in "The Spring Chicken," but most of them are unforgettable. Some of them, such as "A Lemon In the Garden of Love" and "All the Girls Love Me," are already familiar here.

The best of them are from Mr. Carles own pen. Last night a large audience saw the play. NEW PLAY AT ACADEMY "A Fool And A Girl" Seen Here For The First Time. A FOOL AND A GlRL.

A Play. By David Wark Griffith. Albert Holly, an idealist John W. Dean Effle Tucker, a materialist Fanme Ward Evangeline Tucker, her sister Alison Skipworth Mike DehoU Frank Wunderlee H. Louise Martinique, "Skinny" Helen Mar J.

Walden, "Zimy'' J. Cleneay Mathews B. Milton, "Billy" Douglas J. Wood A lady Evelyn Walls The lady's husband Charles H. Martin Dutchy, a waiter Richard H.

Ogden Williams, a hop-picker Mark Glenny Jones Wyatt Barnes De Cellis. a Mexican 8. Hadficld Mr. Bentley. hotel Henry Ware Mr.

Graham H. C. Russell Mr. Simtkirs Charles Lewis Mrs. Kelly, "mother Myra Cecil Liza, a janltress Myra Brooke Mrs.

Mink Fanine Holmes Reddv. a child Violette Hill Senorita Luisa Clare Cassel Henorita Mattias Lillie Singleton First Luigi d'Orta Second musician Alphonse d'Orta Third musician E. Miliano Mexican singer Vincenzo Schiano There are three kinds of plays those that audiences at once recognize as successes, those about which there is a division of opinion and those that evidently do not measure up to the mark In any respect dramatic mistakes. "A Fool and a Girl," at the Academy, comes in the latter class. The play is a dramatic mistake, and Mr.

Hackett, the producer, who is a man of sound judgment, doubtless already recognizes this and will act accordingly and without regret. The piece cannot be successful, because It does not possess tie two essentials of dramatic construction movement and suspense. The author evidently did not take this Into consideration i when telling his story or else he did not have the ability to apply the rules. The first act gives promise of something Interesting, but what comes after is a hodge-podge of oft-repeated and Ineffective sentimental lines and 20 minutes of melodrama that has not a true note. The story concerns a girl who has lived a gay life in San Francisco, but who has not actually been bad.

She is persuaded by her sister to bunco a wealthy young fellow innocent of the world out of his money. In the buncoing game she falls In love with her victim, which results in an act or two of mental uncertainty, ending in a scene that requires her to spoil her pretty cream-colored gown begging the hero on her knees to have confidence in her. There are touches of comedy that bring a number of laughs, but most of these come in the first act. Miss Ward, who has the role of the Girl, does all she can to make the situations real, but the part is beyond the possibility of arousing sympathy in the spectator. Miss Ward has a charming stage presence, wears attractive and well-fitting gowns, but this doesn't make a play.

She is assisted most ably by Alison Skipworth, as the bad sister. Miss Skip-worth gives an unusually fine performance, getting out every scintilla of force that her role affords. Her manipulation of slang scores again and again. Frank Wunderlee, as Mike, also gives a creditable conception of a "tough-mug" character. John W.

Dean, as the idealist, is a handsome young man, but there Is no shading In, his characterization and he fails to make throb the love scenes, of which there are half a dozen or more. "LOVERS' LANE" AT ALBAUGH'S Clyde Fitch's Rural C.omedy Played By Fawcett Company. "Lovers' Lane," the rural comedy by Clyde Fitch, was given Its first presentation in this city last night by the George Fawcett Stock Company. The drama was one of the first big productions of William A. Brady, and is credited with long runs.

The play Is partially human, and the sentiments that are expressed are in part genuine, but underlying the entire theme there is a lack of real life. The characters, while sketched with considerable thought, are not those that really breathe and talk. If the playwright would consider that the stage Is a representation of life, and that actors should not act on grooves, but MR. ENSOR'S ASSAILANT CAUGHT ails Merry-man Gets $2,500 For 21 Years' Services On Slother's Farm. Boys With Pistol Sent To Jail.

Today At Toirion. Circuit Court. 10 A. M. Orphans' Court 10 A.

M. County Commissioners. -10 A.M. I A certificate of incorporation of the Lu-therville "Water Company of Baltimore County wag filed yesterday in the clerk's office at Towson by Mr. Emanuel W.

Herman. The corporation is formed for the purpose of supplying the village of Luther-ville and vicinity with pure water. The capital stock Js $25,000. divided Into 1,000 shares of 525' each. The incorporators and also directors for the first year are Judge I-rnnlr Tlnncnn nnrt Messrs.

J. KODert Woods, Samuel A. von Rlesen, Jonathan K. Voshell, Edmund S. Dickey, Edward Markell and Gebhart Leimbach.

As a direct result of the failure of the Baltimore County "Water and Electric Company to furnish the residents of Luther-ville with an adequate water supply the new corporation has been formed, as the residents have been put to considerable ext pense and great Inconvenience and annoy- 1 i- fito past summer. It is understood that enough of the cap-; ltal stock has been subscribed to enable the 3-company to begin operations at once, and It expects to supply the residents of Lu-therville with water by the first of the year. Later on It is expected to extend the operations of the company to other sections of Baltimore county. Almost every property holder in the village has agreed to take water from the new company. Engineers have been at work and an abundant supply of pure spring water has been secured.

Last Day Of Registration In County. The registration offices will be open throughout the county today for the last time before election. Next Tuesday the offices will be open for revision only. Licensed To Wed At Towson. The following marriage license was Issued yesterday at Towson Geken TnoMPSox.

John F. Green, 21, Margaret Thompson, 18 both of Sparrows Point. Bllller Bnrhlnger. The marriage of Miss Addye E. Bar-shlncer to Mr.

"William T. Miller, of Free- land, took place at 8 P. M. Saturday at the home' of the bride's mother, Mrs. "William J.

Baker, at Eklo. Rev. Frank B. Emenhelser, of Pine Grove United Brethren Church, performed the ceremony. The decorations were auttfmn flowers and evergreen.

The bride wore a blue cloth traveling suit, with hat and gloves to match, and carried Bride roses. A reception followed, after which Mr. and Mrs. Miller left for a trip including Pittsburg, Akron, Cleveland and Chicago. They will live in Baltimore.

Sexagenarians Are Married. Miss Sarah A. Spindler, 65 years old. of Evna was married Sunday to Mr. Robert D.

Davis, 06 years old, of Rayville. The ceremony was performed at the bride home by Rev. Frank B. Emenheiser. A few relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis will live at RayvlUe. Coal-Oil Stove Exploded. Excitement was caused yesterday at PIkesville by a coal-oil stove exploding at the home of Mr.

John Carvel, on Walker avenue. An alarm was sounded and the Volunteer Fire Department turned out, but before they reached the house the fire was out. The house is owned by Mrs. E. M.

SHcer. Knighti Honor Their Patron Saint. The Knights of St Francis, a society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Canton, held a parade Sunday In honor of their patron saint. The knights marched to the church In a body, wearing uniforms at the 7.S0 A M. mass and received holy communion.

They disbanded for a time, and returned to the church to attend high mass at 10.30 o'clock. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Albert Zudlck, assisted, as deacon and sub-deacon, by Rev. Joseph Stolz and ReT; August Weisser. Rev.

Edward M. Weigel preached an Interesting sermon appropriate to the occasion. After the services the knights, headed by a band, marched through the streets of Canton surrounding the church. In their ranks were the Knights of St. James, Knights of St.

George, Knights of Holy Cross and Knights of St. Michael. Realty Company Incorporated. The Kenilworth Park Company, of Baltl-vra0re county, was incorporated yesterday at Towson by Messrs. Isaac H.

Moss, Jacob S. Parr, John L. Rosensteel, Frederick G. Burger and Harry E. Parkhurst It la authorized to buy and sell lands, build roads, furnish water, manufacture and supply gas and do all other acts necessary to the opening and development of property.

It has an authorized capital stock of $10,000, divided Into 2,000 shares of a par value of 5 each. The Incorporators, with the exception or Mr. John L- Rosensteel, will compose the board of directors, who will manage the company for the first year. Gets For Her Services. Judge Duncan signed a cree at Towson yesterday In the case of Margaret V.Mitchell against Julia Merryman, administratrix of the late Sarah B.

Merryman. appointing Messrs John S. Ensor and Emanuel W. Herman, trustees, to sell the real property of Mrs. Merryman to satisfy debts.

In the decree Miss Julia Merryman is allowed a claim of $2,500 for 21 years' services on the farm of her mother. Margaret V. Mitchell was allowed $25 for nursing. The personal property of Mrs. Merryman was not sufficient to pay these and other claims and a bill was filed to sell her real estate, consisting of about 25 acres.

Mr. John S. Ensor represented Miss Julia Merryman. Boys With Pistol Jailed. A.

P. Ball, 16 years old, and Benjamin J. Miller, 18 years old, were arrested by Constable Murray yesterday morning at Towson and committed to the Towson Jail by Justice Herbert on the charge of carrying a concealed weapon. They gave their addresses as 396 Eighth street and 604 Manhattan Brooklyn, N. respectively.

When arrested they had a revolver, searchlight and suit case. Justice Herbert will try to communicate with the parents of the boys. Mr. Ensor's Assailant Caught. Chapman Elliott, colored, who is charged with shooting with Intent to kill Lewln Ensor, of Dover, was arrested yesterday at Butler and committed for court by Justice Herbert.

Elliott was indicted by the last grand jury. The shooting took place on July 10 at Dover. Mr. Ensor and Elliott were in a field when a dispute arose as to who should handle a cradle. It is alleged that Elliott -went to the house, procurea a snoigun ami fired on Mr.

Ensor. The shooting caused much excitement at the time and the country for miles around was searched, but Elliott could not be found. When arrested yesterday he said he had been as far as Chicago. Mr. Ensor has since recovered from his wounds and is able to be out.

Asks $2,000 For Alleged Injuries. A suit was filed yesterday at Towson by Mrs. Carrie Bernard against Mr. Daniel llomberg, in which $2,000 damages is claimed for injuries alleged to have been received on June 9 on Eastern avenue, opposite Prospect Park. It Is asserted that Mr.

Homberg's team, while driving at a high rate of speed, ran Into Mrs. Bernard, who was walking, knocking her down and seriously injuring her. Messrs. Morrill N. Packard and John Mays Little are the attorneys.

Large Corn From Towson. A very large ear of corn was Bent to The Sun office yesterday by Mr. R. M. Tailor, of Towson.

The ear measured 8 Inches in circumference and contained 24 rows, or about 1,248 well-developed grains of corn. (iovnnulo 11 Masons To Hold Fair. The members of the Tuscan Lodge of Masons, of Govanstown, are arranging to hold a fair and bazar from October 21 to came to this country when he was 16 years old. After living in Baltimore for some time he settled in the county, and for the last 20 years had been a resident of the vicinity of Whitehall. He is survived by a widow, who was before her marriage Miss Sarah Stiffler, and by three sons and four daughters.

The funeral will take place from his home on Thursday morning. Services will be held in Pine Grove United Brethren Church, at Rayville, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral Of Mr. Albert Taylor. The funeral of Mr.

Albert Taylor, who died Saturday at his home, Glenmare, on Edmondson avenue, after a long Illness, took place at 4.30 P. M. yesterday from his home. Services were conducted by Rev. Percy F.

Reall, rector of St. Timothy's Protestant Episcopal Church. Burial was in Loudon Park' Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was 65 years old and was employed for many years on the" country place of the late Dr.

A. S. Bowie at Catonsville. He is survived by a widow. Beet Weighed XIne Pounds.

A beet that weighed nine pounds and measured 23 inches in circumference was exhibited at The Sux office yesterday by Mr. George P. Mordecai, of Stevenson, Green Spring Valley. It was raised on Mr. Mordecai's place.

He attributes its monstrous size to the fact that the plants were transplanted some distance apart when quite It is an ordinary variety. Mr. Mordecai wants to know If anyone can beat It. Changes In Teaching Staff. Miss Ella Logan, of Cockeysville, assistant teacher at the Hlghlandtown Public School, has been appointed assistant teacher at the public school at Mount Washington, in place of Miss Mary Fallon, promoted.

Miss Cora Wilhelm, teacher of the public school at Verona, has resigned, having secured an appointment in the Government service at Washington after passing a civil-service examination. Presbytery At Bethel Chnrch. The two hundred and eighty-ninth meeting of the Baltimore Tresbytery began last night in Bethel Presbyterian Church, near Whitehall, of which Rev. S. M.

Engle is pastor. He is also moderator of the presbytery. Rev. Mr. Engle will retire as moderator and his successor will be elected at this meeting.

Rev. John Timothy Stone, pastor of- Brown Memorial Church," Baltimore, preached. Rev. George F. Bell, of Annapolis, will preach this evening, and tomorrow evening Mr.

-William II. Anderson, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, will lecture. The attendance at this meeting is large, there being about 50 ministers and lay delegates In attendance. It has been 15 years since the presbytery met in Bethel Church. SUBURBAN PERSONALS Items Of Interest About County Folk And Their Friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Starr have returned from their honeymoon trip and will live at Sunnyside Farm, "Western Run Valley. Mrs.

Ruth. Jarrett, of "Washington, has left for home after visiting her sister, Mrs. William Plowman, of Cockeysville. Mrs. George W.

Arnold, of Cbilcoot, accompanied by her daughter, is visiting her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Reese Arnold, of Glyndon. Capt.

John T. Todd and son, Mr. Charles W. Todd, of Norfolk, are visiting the lat-ter's brother, Mr. John W.

Tofid, of Cockeysville. Mr. John Kimball, of Cumberland, has returned from Cockeysville, where his wife is ill with typhoid fever at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. Noble Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long, of Shawan, are spending several days with their daughter, Mrs. Benson Moore, of North Baltimore. Mr.

T. Kell Bradford, of Baltimore, has returned from a two weeks' stay with Mrs. William H. Wight, of Cockeysville. Mrs.

Mordecai Goldberg, of Cockeysville, is under treatment at the Maryland University Hospital. Miss Dora Miles, of Baltimore, was the recent guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel Miles, of Sparks Station. Mrs. Susie- S. Sparks, of Philopolis, is visiting her cousin, Miss Elizabeth Stewart, of park Heights.

Miss N. Olive Pitts, of Cockeysville, Is the guest of Mrs. Robert W. Holenshade, of Monkton. Miss Bessie Grason, of Calvert county.

Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Dora M. Price, of Philopolis. Mrs. Grover Howser, of Baltimore, has returned home from visiting her cousins, Mrs.

Harry A. Matthews and Mrs. William H. Price, of Philopolis. Mr.

and Mrs. Henry C. Matthews and son Freeman, of Cockeysville, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry J.

Matthews and son, of Lake Station, left Cockeysville In an automobile for New York. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Starr have returned from their honeymoon trip and will live at Sunnyside Farm, Western Run Valley.

Mrs. Ruth Jarrett, of. Washington, has left for home after visiting her sister, Mrs. William Plowman, of Cockeysville. Mrs.

Emory Chllds, of Baltimore, has re turned from a week's stay with her aunt, Mrs. Cora Keys, of Phoenix. Mrs. Kate Sipe, Mrs. Howard Keller and the Misses Lovall, of Baltimore, have re turned from visiting Mr.

Keller's sister, Mrs. William Seltz, of Cockeysville. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Wheeler, of Phcenix, has returned from a stay with Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Walnwright, of Baltimore. Mrs. Andrew J. Rogers, of North Point, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs.

A. Virginia Kraft, of Cockeysville. Miss Emma Bright, of Washington, Is visiting Mrs. Thomas C. Hunter, of Whitehall.

Mr. M. M. Green, of New York, has returned home after visiting Mr. James M.

Birmingham, of Whitehall. Mrs. H. H. Houck, of Lake, is the guest of her brother Mr.

James M. Birmingham. Mr. John Paul Jones has returned to Catonsville from a visit to Col. W.

M. Young, at Surgolnsvllle, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.

Wilson, of New-burg avenue, Catonsville, have returned from Havre de Grace. Dr. James K. Cullen, of Catonsville, Is spending a week with relatives at Waynesboro, Va. Mr.

and Mrs. George A. Schaub have taken a cottage on Mellor avenue, Catonsville. Sparrows Point And "Vicinity. The first smoker by the Micawber Circle this fall was given last evening at the parish house of St.

Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church, when the members were informally addressed by Major J. B. Pang-born. Major Pangborn has been a great traveler, and last evening spoke very entertainingly on Russia. Mr.

and Mrs. E. B. Miller returned on Sunday from a week's visit to relatives at Ashland. Mr.

and Mrs. R. K. Wood and Meredith Wood have returned from a visit to the Jamestown Exposition. Mr.

J. L. Curry spent Sunday with relatives at Havre de Grace. Mr. Spencer Harrison will leave today for a visit to relatives in St.

Mary's county. Mr. C. B. DIehm is on his vacation.

Mr. J. E. Little, of Steelton, was a visitor at the Point yesterday. Mr.

William Wagner, of Philadelphia, was a visitor at the Point yesterday. Mr. add Mrs. John Davis-are visiting in Trenton and Elizabeth, N. and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Mr. And Mrs. Timanus Tell Weird Story Of Midnight Concert. Was a human being responsible for the strains of music which came from the organ of Associated Congregational Church, Preston street and Maryland avenue, one night last week? This is the question which has caused Rev. Oliver Huckel, pastor; Mr.

George F. Siemonn, organist Charles Egner, sexton, and the few members of the congregation who are in the 6ecret to knit their brows In perplexity. The authorities for the story are Mr. and Mrs. George E.

E. Timanus, brother and sister-in-law of ex-Mayor Timanus. The Timanus family came home from the stillness of the country village and the solitude of the ocean several weeks ago. According to Mrs. Timanus, she could not sleep at night upon her return if there was tb-least noise.

Mr. and Mrs. Timanus retired early on the night in question." About 1.30 A. M. Mrs.

Timanus was awakened by a slight quivering of the house. The sensation Is frequently experienced, she declares, when the organ of the church, which is directly opposite, is In motion. Then came the sounds of familiar music, classic and from an accomplished hand. At first faint, it grew into a heavy roll and at last died away. "I thought I must be dreaming," 6aid Mrs.

Timanus last night. "Knowing that if I alone had heard it, I could never make anyone believe me, I awakened Mr. Timanus. He is willing to attest to the truth of what I say." Mr. Timanus, she went on to say, told her it was a mouse.

But when the peals of the organ broke forth again, he leaped from bed and ran to the window, fully convinced that the organ was under the hand of a master. For an hour, she says, they listened to the organ, and during that time Mrs. Timanus, who Is an accomplished musician, said a raremusical program was given. When she went back to bed the organ was rolling off the music in as energetic a manner as ever. When Mr.

Egner, sexton of the church, was notified the next morning he could find little out of place. A gas bracket, with a burnt match on the floor beneath, had been moved out from the wall. The bracket was over the organ, and Mr. Egner declared It rarely had been used. Questioned by the sexton, Mr.

Siemonn denied vigorously that he had been near the organ in the early hours of thi morning. The only keys to the building are said to be In the hands of the sexton. No solution has been found. SEVEN YOUNG MEN IN TOILS Alleged To Be Implicated In Robbery Of Freight Car. Charged with breaking into a car of the Western Maryland Railroad, near Fulton Station, seven young men of good appearance were arrested on warrants yesterday evening at their homes by Detective Thos.

Burns, assisted by Western Maryland Railroad Detectives Cross and Mead, Sergeants Wicks and Busch and Patrolman Coale, of the Northwestern police district. Edward Isaac, 21 years old, 1511 Patterson avenue, a butcher, Is charged with breaking into a car of the railroad company. The others are charged with having broken a seal on the door of a car. They are: FRANK RAU. 22 years old.

1303 Norta Mount street, a painter. ROBERT KIRK, 21 years old, 2U3 Gflmor street, a painter. GEORGE RAU, 24 years old, 1402 Fnlton Tenue, a barber. WILLIAM MOORE, 24 years old, 509 Madison street, a laborer. LAWEENXB W.

PRESTON, 20 years old, 1216 Riggs avenue, WaTerly, a payer. HARRY J. DIGGS, 20 years old, 1723 St. Paul street, clerk. The breaking into the car Is alleged to have taken place last week.

Since that time Sergeants Wicks and Busch, with Patrolman Coale, have been busy working on the case. Detective Burns received a clue yesterday morning, with the result that the arrests were made. According to Detective Burns, the young men are alleged to have stolen from the car boxes containing fancy shoes, silks and cigarettes. The goods were sold to retail dealers, from whom the evidence was obtained. Detective Burns found several pairs of the shoes In a second-hand store yesterday, and the dealer Is said to have Identified one of the young men arrested as having sold him the shoes.

The Western Maryland police declare that cars of the railroad have been broken into frequently of late. The young men will be given a hearing this morning. BANKING FIRM TO DISSOLVE Mr. La rence Perin Will Go Into Business In Xevr York. Local banking circles were interested yesterday in the report that the banking and brokerage firm of Lawrence Perln Co.

will be dissolved October 31. Mr. Lawrence Perin, the senior member of the firm, Is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and has announced his intention of going into business In that city. This, he thinks, will afford him a broader field. The firm has been in business here about four or.

five years and was among the best-known traders on the Baltimore Stock Exchange. Its downtown offices were in the United States Fidelity Company building, at Calvert and German streets. It alsoj maintained for a long time a branch office at the Hotel Belvedere. This, however, has not been in active operation for some months. Mr.

Perin Is well known In both business and social circles. He has been interested in a number of local deals since entering the banking business and Is credited with being a shrewd trader and a arsighted financier. His partners are Mr. Oliver Perln, his brother, and Mr. Edwin W.

Poe. MAYOR SPEAKS IN CHURCH Mr. Mahooi Delivers Enlogy On Christian Citizenship. Nearly a thousand persons gathered at the South Baltimore Station Methodist Episcopal Church last night, the occasion being the jubilee week which is being held to celebrate recent improvements. Mayor Mahooi presided at the meeting, and made an address.

Judge Thomas I. Elliott also made an address. After the services nearly every person In the large congregation gathered around the Mayor to shake hands. When so many began to come Rev. K.

G. Murray, pastor of the church, told them to form In line, and as they passed in front of the pulpit each person was greeted by Mr. Mahooi. He said. In part: "I am glad to see this church prospering.

The influence which it casts abroad cannot be estimated. There is no force or power in the community that can take its place. You are training and educating the young to become good men and women, and upon the degree of success you attain will depend the future of the country. To Its Christian citizenship we must look for the future hope of the country. "Close the doors of the church and you would have to Increase 10 times the police force and the reformatories, and without Its Influence our city.

State, and 'country will find the same fate of those countries of antiquity, which are now but a memory as a tale which is "May your church be as a city set upon a hill, whose light cannot be hid." Cardinal At Washington. Cardinal Gibbons left the city yesterday afternoon for Washington, where opened the fair at St, Michael's Catholic Church. He will return this morning. They Toss About Barrels And Other Things With Surprising- Ease. With the possible exception of Henry Horton, in "Uncle Lem's Dilemma," the spectator to sit through a mediocre bill 'at the Maryland to enjoy an exceptional, finish the Kita Banza Japanese troupe.

The Japanese are remarkable, and the Uncle Lem sketch Is clever, while all the rest possess few entertaining qualities. With their feet-and-barrel performances the Japs fairly take the audience by storm after it is pretty well tired out with uninteresting songs uninterestingly sung. One Jap adjusts himself on a couch at right and another gets properly fixed at left. Then the barrel movement begins. They keep the barrel in the air to the tune of "Turkey in the Straw" and other similar melodies; they whirl it about with remarkable rapidity; they do stunts with It that strike one's bump of humor, and they toss it back and forth with astonishing ease.

Then they repeat the performance with boards and parasols. But the "stunt de resistance" Is the manipulating of one Jap by another Jap's feet, which brings salvos of applause. The entire performance is rapid, entertaining at all times, and in spots almost wonderful. The "Uncle Lem" playlet deals with the attempts of a young man to get a girl while the girl's father Is trying to capture in the matrimonial net the young man's mother. The piece would be considerably improved by a little skillful play-tinkering but it is above the average as it is.

Mr. Horton gives a good performance, but the juvenile end of the sketch is namby-pamby at times. Harry Devlne and Belle Williams appear In a specialty billed as "a positive novelty," which is not a novelty in any sense. The performance of the Pelots, jugglers, is somewhat long drawn out. Robert L.

Daly, always funny, has a poor vehicle in "A Trip on the Trolley." It is a hodgepodge of old jokes and slap-stick antics. The Nelsons, acrobats, give a fairly entertaining performance. The moving pictures seem to please. PAINTED THE TOWN RIGHT Girls And Cdmedians Sans And Danced At Auditorium. "Painting the Town," the new musical play by Charles II.

Yale, figuring the two light comedians John F. Leonard and Will Halllday, began its second engagement at the Auditorium yesterday afternoon and was given a hearty welcome. The play is a jolly combination of farce, pantomime and comedy, with numerous dashes of musical numbers. While real paint is not used to decorate the town, nevertheless the jolly party adorns every place where amusement can be elicited with their presence. They start at the Grand Central Station and they give It such a coat of merriment that the station attendants will long remember It.

Paying no heed to the warnings or entreaties of the statlonmaster, they spread a spirit of congeniality that was reflected and became contagious with the station employes. During the second act the audience learns that two of the "old boys" decide to leave their spouses for an evening In order that they may renew old acquaintances. Once let loose, the boys met several of the girls, and then they forgot all about "wifey," but their wives start In search. Their journey becomes more pleasant when they meet several of the old friends of girlhood days. Then the trouble begins when "wifey" and "hubby" met In the same restaurant.

The third scene takes place at the Jobe Cafe, where after many adventures "the old boys" decide that home is the best place after all. A number of features have been introduced and the breezy movement is shifted long enough to allow time for preoenta-tion. Miss Mazia King, danseuse, Is seen in a novel and scenic number entitled "Utopia." The scenes are prettily staged, and Miss King is a good dancer. Among the musical acts "The Emigrants," which depicts in. pantomime, dance and song, the arrival in this country of groups of emigrants, garbed in native dress, is an interesting character study.

John F. Leonard is seen to an advantage as Michael Hogan and Will Halllday manages to put some good comedy in his role of Brogan, the friend. The supporting company mingles in the comedy with spirit and its presence is readily noticed. "BOB" FITZSHvIMONS AT GAYETY He And Mrs. Fits Were Popular With Yesterday's Crowds.

The redoubtable Bob Fltzsimmons assisted by his wife, Julia May Glfford, is the center of attraction at the Gayety this week with Bob Manchester's "Gay Masqueraders." The two appear in their own sketch entitled "A Man's a Man for a That," which contains some good dialogue, but Bob does not appear at home In anything so well as with the With them he is still the ''candy kid," as the gallery puts it. The theme of the little comedy in which "Fitz" appears as the wrong Mr. Fltzsimmons admits of some clever situations, In which are Interwoven and numerous puns, of which the ex-champion bears the brunt. He comes out of most of them gracefully, but on one or two occasions falls to counter properly and loses the "round" to Mrs. Fltz.

She, by the way, made a decided hit with her singing, rendering operatic efforts in a surprisingly effective voice and being applauded for encores each tlmej As the closing number she sang "Coming Through the Rye," and was compelled to repeat it. Bob ended the little play by hammering the life out of the bag, first scientifically, then slugging It so hard with rights and lefts that the rope broke and it sailed out into the audience. At the close of the last burletta the crowd got what it really wanted a chance to see Fitz stripped for action. He boxed a three-round go with a local heavy, who proved no match for the lanky ex-champion, who only toyed with him. As for the rest of the vaudeville features, they are above the average.

Another little playette Is presented by the Hay-wards-Conroy entitled "The King of Blackwellis," a French society comedy, which has considerable life. Stewart and Raymond are excellent musical artists, the male member doing a series of really clever Imitations on his violin. Others In the bill are Smith and Baker, the dancing sailors; Miss Susie Fisher, In popular songs, and Bessie Pardue's "Eight English Roses," in a series of dances. In both the opening and closing act of "Dr. Dopey's Dippey Den" Billy Hart is seen in the leading comedy role, and has able assistants in the rest of the male force and the chorus.

MILE. LORRAINE A FEATURE Her Artistic Poses In Bronze Well Received At Monumental. Clad entirely in bronze and impersonating some of the leading bronze- statues in the salons of European art centers, Mile. Lorraine is easily the feature of this week's performance at the New Monumental In "The Tiger Lilies." The studies were represented with such realism and the subjects were so classical that the act was considerably above the VICTIMS OF EAST BALTIMORE TRAGEDY ALBERT FIEDLER shot hj wife a4 fclnwe!.