San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 274, Ed. 1 Monday, September 30, 1912 Page: 7 of 12
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SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS: MONDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 30, 1912.
IliTIVF WORK IN FOURTH woman who leads in economic
plans to reduce cost of living
Women Have Organized to Begin the
Clean-up Campaign in Earnest
This Morning.
Today begins the active preliminary
work in the clean-up campaign in the
Fourth Ward, of which ilrs. W. A.
Daniel is chairman. With the co-opera-
tion of the city jail prisoners and the
city inspectors much of the hard work,
it is planned, will be accomplished before
the general clean-up day tor the Fourth
Ward, which is Thursday.
In the various precincts inspectors will
distribute from house to house literature
regarding the clean-up campaign, 'hus
urging property owners to lose no time
In getting busy.
The prisoners start in early in the morn-
ing filling in the old San Pedro ditch
lied by Fest's store, Fredericksburg Road
and North Flores Street. When this is
leveled with the sidewalks the gangs will
be moved to San Pedro Park and clean
up the large space until recently occu-
pied by the zoological gardens. This will
add a considerable area to the pleasure
grounds, as the tract has many fine shade
trees and is level and well shaded.
The various precinct chairmen will di-
rect the work in their respective sec-
tions. Along the railroad tracks and in
the low ground between Laurel Heights
on Beacon Hill and the vacant blocks that
huve been used for dumping places much
wot I; has to be done, in some places
stagnant water bred, during the sum-
mer, mosquitoes, and one good rtrect or
the women's campaign will be the fining
in, or drainage, of these breeding spots.
The women are going thoroughly into the
cleaning up and are personally on the
ground where Improvement is to be made.
AMUSEMENTS.
At the Plaza.
The bill for this week at the Plaza
is full of features and most pleasing
surprises and is entertaining through-
out. And that is not all, for the manage-
ment introduces a novel departure w hich
Ik to be a weekly attraction henceforth,
commencing next Saturday. It will be
called "home-product day," and that
means that samples of articles made in
San Antonio will be given away as sou-
venirs on Saturdays. The limitless col-
lection will include not only things of
beauty, but food fit to eat. An extra
is announced for next Friday with
Fern Gallagher and Sid Jones, a couple
of "home products," in rag-time songs.
The Hassinans, father and son, iu their
sensational novelty balancing, is. un-
questionably the best ever in this line.
They introduce many new and many ex-
treme difficult feats and execute them
with a grace and ease that is nothing
less than marvelous. The exhibition is
entertaining, snappy and wonderful and
deserves the appreciation given it at the
two performances yesterday.
Wily Williams and Nona Sterling in
their smiling nonsense of witticisms,
jokelets and repartee are splendid, and
even more—they dance, and their danc-
ing is pleasing and satisfying. Nona,
who is culled Grace by Billy, is pretty,
winsome and clever, and their act. with
Billy's able assistance, met with approv-
al at the initial performances.
A playlette entitled "Politics and Petti-
coats,' by Oliver White, a St. Louis
newspaper man, is an Interesting high-
class sketch, most ablj presented by
William Marble Jr. as "candidate for
Mavor "; Augustus Neville as "politician"
and Miss Marjorle 1>. Voung. Politic*,
politicians and a woman make a combi-
nation which is likely to produce happi-
ness or misery, and in this one-act come-
dy-drama even a politician must "sit
up find take some notice."
For clean-cut fun, genuine amusement
and a musical treat just a few degrees
above the average Qulgg mid Nlckerson,
"the aristocrat and the big-eyed coon,"
are there with the goods. The "big-
eyed coAn" is witty without effort, and
incidentally he is some musician, and the
"aristocrat" is a born musical moke
Whv, they actually produced real music,
classic, modern and rag time on the old-
fashioned concertinas and they had to
respond to three encores. In the lan-
GRANIi OPERA HOUSE
TONIGHT and TOMORROW MATI-
NEE and NIGHT.
A Great Play From a Great Book
"THE COMMON LAW."
An interesting problem handled with
great delicacy.
PrifPO* Matinee S!Sc. 50c, 75c
I rllCS. Mght 25c, BOc, 75c, $1
Wednesday—Special Tadles' and Chil-
dren's Matinee
And Wednesday and Thursday Nights.
Denman Thompson's
THE OLD HOMESTEAD
Mr. Frank Thompson presents the
original favorites and scenes.
. Matinee 25e. 50c. Me
r rites. Night 25c, 6«c, 75c, «t
HONE. OL
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fashion leaders,
a yard.
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Charmeuse Satin—New as the Morning
Certain great Paris dressmakers and certain of the prominent 1 rench manufacturers are the
• - • 0 »» *ins were gathered with the
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inner circle that determines fashions. The W. & M. charmeuse
knowledge of what these style arbiters had approved.
The best wc can do is to hint at colors and the prices. Vi e wish we could do mt
. 36-in. heavy charnicuae satin, great variety street >
wear shades, for present and later wear. $1.50 a yard. ?
44-inch heavy French charmeuse satin, in all of )
the colors for street wear favored by the Parisian
well as in black and white, ¥3.50 colors, paste
27-inch heavy charmeuse satin, in all of the shades for
street wear, as well as black and white, at $1.50 a ya~rd.
44-inch Cheney Bros, charmeuse satin, an extra fine
weave, with a heavy satin finish, in all the new street
enir
tints, black and white,
$2
C. J. Bonnet © Cie. Famous Black Silks
Every woman knows the merits silks should have—Bonnet silks have no equal, bonnets arc
always have been—beyond comparison. The world's standard for over one hundred years.
;;G-ir.ch Pure Dye Black Chiffon Taffetas, SI .50, $2.00. $2.50
27-inch Pure Dvc Black Chiffon Taffeta. $1.00 44-inch Pure Dye Black Chiffon Taffeta,
they
S3.00
Cream Wool Dress Goods
Come and see the finest display of Fall and Winter cream dress goods we have ever made. Finest in
choice of fabrics, staples and novelties and finest in fine goods.
A feature of these fabrics is that they are "femini ne" in weave and texture, for these materials are sort
and well adapted for the draped modes that rule for Fall and Winter
56-inch Cream French Tailored Serge, $1.75
56-inch Cream Sell si ripe Oxford YScave, $2.00
56-inch Cream Tailored Whipcord, $2.00
56-inch Cream Tailored Chain Diagonal, $2.00
56-inch Cream Tailored French Serge, $2.00
56-inch Cream Tailored Wide Wale Serge, $2.00
56-inch Cream Tailored Selfstripe Panama, $2.50
56-inch Cream Tailored French Serge, $2.50
56-inch Cream Tailored Large Rep Suiting, $.5.00
56-inch Cream Tailored French Serge, $3.50
French Wool Ch&Ilies at 59c and 75c a Yard
150 pieces of French wool challies have just stepped out of their boxes. They are in neat small figures;
conventional designs, floral effects, Persian patterns a nd stripes and dois of various sorts and sizes for wom-
en's and children's garments. In rich combinations 0 f Autumn tones—there is not a color missing.
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Paris Mats Have Never Been So Practical
;!>6-inch Cream Storm Serge, -59c
.'56-inch Cream Whipcord, 50c
'56-inch Cream Storm Serge, 59c
36-inch Cream Storm Serge, 75c
12-inch Cream Storm Serge, 89c
42-inch Cream Storm Serge, $1.00
42-inch Cream Whipcord. $1.00
41-inch Cream Storm Serine, $1.25
44-inch Cream Hedforri Cord, $1.50
44-inch Cream Chain Diagonal, $1.50
Paris has outdone herself in their creation. Hats from the great ateliers of
Lanvin, Madame Louison, Paul Poiret, Marie Guy, Georgette, Germaine and
Wonderful, versatile
Caroline Reboux, Jeanne
Suzanne Talbot.
Ultra-smart tailored millinery and exquisite "dress hats, Hal
small and medium hats, as the taste prefers, $25.00 to $150.00.
Hats at medium prices from our own workrooms, with Paris peeping out in a touch of the trimming
or a twist of the brim. $5.00 to $25.00.
for afternoon and theater. Large,
Autumn Suits, Dresses and Coats
The work of the cleverest workers in America. Paris inspiration shines through every one of them, in
fact, nearly all of them are direct copies of Paris originals designed for this Fall and Winter.
'Let 11s tell you about these few, because ihey are such admirable examples of style and the tailors' art.
!> Tailor-made Autumn Suits at $22.50
MRS. ELMER BLACK.
She Is liMd of Hie American Peace antl Arbitration League and president of the Woman's Progressive Economic League, which
Is working to bring about a reduction in the cost of living through the establishment of municipal market* In the birgrt cen-
ters of population. Mrs. Black will deliver an address on "The Relations of Pence to Conservation of Human Resources at
the fourth National Conservation Congress, In Indianapolis, iud., October 1 to 4.
guage of the many who were well pleased
yuigg and Nick made a big lilt, and tliey
knew It from the start.
The Alpha Sextet is a musical com-
pany of four young ladies and two young
men who have good voices and know
how to use them. "From grand opera to
rag time" expresses It, and tlio sextet,
collectively and Individually, acquitted
itself elegantly. The scenic effects, elec-
The American Lad—
CARL RANDALL
Classiest of Entertainers.
ALPHA SEXTETTE
From Opera to Ragtime.
SELDOM'S VKNl'8
Triumphs of Pose.
AUGUSTUS NEVILLE A CO.
"From Politics to Petticoats."
QUIGG AND NICKER80N
"The Aristocrat and the Coon."
THE hassmans
European Equilibrists,
WILLIAMS AND STERLING
"Smiley Nonsense."
i Tfc DTHEDT
royal
MATINEE 3:00 O'CLOCK
Nlifht, 8 and 9:18
Better Than Eevr Offered at Popular
Prices.
A Bevy of Beauties,
THE HAY SISTERS
Singing, Dancing, Character Changes
Thnsf Foolish Fellows,
MAG LIN, EDDY AND KAY
Comedy Acrobats.
A Classy Duo
DAVE MARTIN AND MISS FF.NCIE
Humorous SongK and Music.
KELLEY AND FORD,
The Football Fiends.
Are You Looking
—for rich appearance—for superior style
in your fall clothes? For a suit that
that will outlast the season and look
smart and dressy every day you wear it?
Then come in and see our—
Great Suit Values $15 to $35
Every garment is a master creation—hand-tail-
ored into a shape that's permanent and comfort-
able, and fabrics that are guaranteed all wool.
Men who want the best their money will
buy should come to us for their new fall suit.
Let us show you—TODAY.
sprclsl Bargain Matinee Wednesdaj
,ind Saturday. Any sent In the house 10c
Popular Prices—10c, SOc, 30c
trlcai effects and other effects are fine,
but the feature nf the act Is the Hing-
ing, and the sextet won fuvor with the
audiences.
Carl Randall, who Is billed an "Ameri-
ca's most entertaining Juvenile Jester
and dancer," is there all light with the
dancing, hut his singing would never
be classed In the tipper register, flow-
ever, W'hat he lacks lr voice of a musical
tone is tnoro than oftset by his dancing,
which is up to the second, it is ec-
centric, novel, acrobatic and withal
very good. Carl is young In years, but
unquestionably old in the clever manner
of handling Ills pedals to dance music.
Seldom's Venus Is quite the best hu-
man statuary ever seen in this section.
Including original and copyrighted de-
signs of plastic statuary by i'aul Seldom.
Three men and a woman compose the
group of living statues and their work
won instant favor and prolonged ap-
plause. The poses Included the follow -
Ing designs: "Archer," "Surprise,"
"Voice of Spring," "Rescued," "Abduc-
tion of the Sabines," "Wrestling Group,"
"the Last Glass," "Samson's Bound,"
"Fountain' and "Reaching the Winning
Post,"
At the Royal. •
Vaudeville of the up-to tUe-uilimte vn-
rlely Is at the Royal this week. The
f.|ww Includes the <Jay Sisters, Magllu,
fcddy und Roy, Dave Martin and Miss
I'ereic, Kelley and Ford, and high grade
notion pictures. It is considered an ex
celleutly proportioned bill by Manager
Nix, who understands I it 11 ■ things of
vaudeville that seem of no moment to the
outsider. For Instance, t ko Ideal bill
must have comedy, novelty and entertain-
ing qualities. Tills show possesses all of
there in the correct proportion.
Delicious comedy Is combined with cap-
tivating vocal delivery and wonderful
diameter Impersonations in the instance
of the tiay Sister?! who are headlined on
the one-sheet posters. These girls have
unbelieveable ability to wear clothes and
make a stunning appearance. There are
several of these "sisters' a little one
with a rounded, girlish form, a tall one
with a queenly mien, and medium sized
ones that sing and dance cbaruilugly.
The chaurcter changes ko popular In
vaudevlUe have additional Interest as of-
fered by the Gay Sinters. The spcclallt *
are ottered In an intelligent inanm r and
with the finish so esseutlal to vaudeville
success The girls wotk go. d naturedly
and have personalities that appeal to the
audience. It is an act that has been
highly praised in other cities.
M.iglln, Eddy and Itoy, another featcre
of the bill, present fun In a furious way.
There are clowns that, dart through acro-
batic formations like whirling dervishes
These comedians are funny from theit
feet up. The most dangerous feats are
accomplished purely for comedy, i tinny,
freakish fails, performed with an abandon
that would Indicate that no value Is put
on their necks, drive an audience into
puroyysnis of laughter. Their fac<s are
tainted to noro thoroughly impress the
fun Idea on the auditors. These fellows
are tireless in their fooling. They can
keep on audience happy fur as long ,n<
they desire. The performance of straight
acrobats Is extravagantly burlesqued, but
some really, truly, startling feats are
accomplished as though twisting somer-
saults and difficult formations were only
one method of a hundred in amusing.
The jumble of Jollities exhausts the cata-
logue of comic novelties.
Dave Martin and Miss I'ereic contribute
bunion us songs and music. These en-
tertainers rank high lu the vaudeville
world They have a net act this season,
forsaking tile sketch with a rural color-
ing for the position in "one" that is as-
signed to «hut vaudeville styles "singing
und talking" acts. Mr. Martin Is a
comedian who knows the value of a laugh,
having aroused millions of them In Ills
time Miss Perdu was formerly nf the
Owftn Sisters, |ld Is in attractive miss,
endowed with phenomenal ability and very
charming ways The pair express Jolly
Jests in an orlglt>n)F win and claim close
attention bv an ability to entertain that
is seldom equalled.
Kelly and Ford, "the football fiends"
present an act of the nature that catches
on strong here. They entertain with couttc
Jests and clever songs Une is made up
Tailor-made Autumn Suits at $15
Mad? nf cheviot and serge, in navy, black, brown,
taupe and mixtures, in the new cutaway models;
some plain tailored, others trimmed with braid and
buttons; lined in satin, with shields to match.
Tailor-made Autumn Suits at $30
They have just arrived, in smart two-toned diag-
onal stripes, mannish mixtures, serges, cheviots
and eponges, in all of the popular autumn colors,
mostly plain tailored, with cutaway coats, though
some have the collars and cuffs of velvet and
others are finished with buttons. Skirts plain or
button-trimmed. Coats have satin lining, with
shields to match.
Dresses Priced fram $7.50 to $7.5
Of serge, Bedford cord, velvet, cheviot, eponge
and chiffon broadcloth; new models with long
sleeves; some have Robespierre collars, plajn
skirts or draped skirts, trimmed with braid, satin
pleatings, buttons or velvet; colors taupe, navy,
brown, green, wistaria, black and mixtures.
Mourning Dresses from $20 to $55
These are made of black crepe de chine, pussy
willow taffeta and peau de cygne, in plain mod
els, with high neck and long sleeves, trimmed
in folds and buttons of the material; a great
variety to make selections from.
Street Coats $8.95 to $50
Novelty full length street coats, made of boucles,
cheviots, zibelines and double-faced materials, in
straight or belted models, trimmed with velvet and
fancy buttons.
Evening Coats $20 to $185
Made of chiffon broadcloth, silk, velvet and
charmeuse, plain as well as handsome draped
models, with collars of satin, white fur and silver
and gold lace; draperies of Irish crochet lace and
chiffon; lined with satin and peau de cygne.
A great variety of suits, in serge, cheviot, Bed-
<j ford cord and novelties, in black, navy, taupe,
brown. Oxford and two-toned diagonal stripes,
\ lined in Skinner satin, with shields to match.
Tailor-made Autumn Suits at $45
Of lovely eponge, Bedford cord, serge novelty
; suitings and mannish mixtures, in black and
' autumn colors; beautiful!' tailored and finished
to a nicety in every small detail; some severely
\ plain, with draped skirts, others finished with
j fancy buttons, velvet and braiding, coats lined
with guaranteed satin or peau de cygne, with
/ shields to match.
Tailor-made Autumn Suits $40 to $150
These are made,of velvet, eponge, cheviot, cor-
duroy, zibeline, novelties and diagonal weaves, new
cutaway coats, with collars of velvet or heavy lace,
others fur-trimmed; skirts draped or braided and
button trimmed to correspond with coat; lined in
peau de cygne and satin to match.
Dancing Dresses $19.50 to $50
Of chiffon, crepe de chine and all-over lace, with
accordion pleated and draped skirts; bodice trim-
med in shadow lace and puffing, with velvet rib-
bon belt and bow; pink, light blue, amber, Ameri-
can beauty, Nile and white.
Afternoon Coats $19.50 to $75
Made of velvet, broadcloth, brocade and basket
weave, in new draped and straight models, trim-
mings of fur, chiffon and Persian embroideries,
lined in Persian and plain silks.
Johnny Coats $10 to $35
Made of worsteds, novelty mixtures, solid-col-
ored cheviots and double-faced eponge. They
range from 40 to 44 inches in length; some have
plain coat collars and cuffs, bound in braid, others
with collars and cuffs of velvet.
T5be Wolff & Marx Co.
us a real black negro and the other as
II Ian Vlieu they first appear. l.ater Mi
l ord changes make up and appears as a
vouch with a black satin dress nud a red
wig. Their efforts to entertain are very
;■ inuslr:Tills team scored a big hit In
Chicago it shoit time ago.
At the Grand.
"The Smart Set" concluded its en-
gagement here yesterday with two per-
formances, matinee and night. The pro-
duction was well received and played
to a large and well pleased audience.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
"The Common Law."
No book of fiction within late
memory lias caused such a veritable sen-
sation as has Robert W. Chambers The
Common Law," and it may bo said that
mi other story of a similar nature has
h-nt itself so admirably for dramatic
purposes as has this narrative wherein
the author lias aroused almost endlc-s
discussion upon a subject which has en-
grossed undivided attention in two hem-
ispheres. Those who have read "The
Common Law," and there are thousands
upon thousands who have, have doubt-
less experlenc. d a sense of curiosity to
behold the flesh and blood characters
of J-nuls Neville and his sweetheart
model, Valerie West. The reasoning pow-
ers of the young woman in the case,
whose mind is filled with false Ideas re-
garding the marriage state, and exhalted
character of the artist, whose noble man-
hood finally wins the girl over to his
way of thinking, have been discussed
in innumerable households and In all
probability no other book characters have
ever made a stronger appeal to general
humanity than lone the creations of the
author of "The Common Law."
"The Common l*w" Is announced for
presentation at the Grand tonight and
tomorrow matinee and night.
"The Old Homestead."
America's greatest success comes to
the Grand Wednesday, special ladles
and children's matinee, and Wednesday
night and Thursday night.
"The did Homestead" will always rank
among the great plays of the American
Htagc, even after It has censed tn lip pre-
sented and lingers only in memory. It
has no plot, no high-flown dialogue, no
rolling periods, th»se arc ail lacking, i
What II successfully purports to tie Is
h character study, with plenty of light I
mill shade. intrigue Is wanting, but lu
honest motives. The present Is trie
twenty-seventh season of Penman
Thompson's famous play, and It will
doubtless go on for many more years
delighting theatugotra all over the
country, There Is scarcely a city largo
or all In the country where "The old
Hoi ia«ttad" has not been aeen The fa-
mous quartet of farm hands and Grace
Church choir is still the musical fea-
ture of the production. Tile original
company, under the personal direction of
Frank Thompson, will he seen hore in
the grand old success and play,
A SAILOR'S HOMECOMING
Friends of San Antonio Roy (iive Flint
Fine Reception.
Otto Schmidt of San Antonio, after
four years' service In the States
Navy, formerly on the battleship Mouth
Dakotu, more recently in charge of the
bakery school near San Francisco, re-
turned homo Saturday evening. Sunday
afternoon his former associates and
friends sprung a surprise on him with
a musical entertainment and dam e at
the family home, r>09 Fifth Street.
Young Schmidt was sent on an errand
and when he returned home ho found
the interior of the house decorated with
flowers and ferns and th«* National colors,
including many flags. His friend# had
gathered and were waiting to greet lilm
and make his homecoming an event to
be remembered. Through the courtesy
of T'apt. J. Conrad the Third Cavalry
Hand, In charge of Bandmaster (Iraves,
was present to render a selected pro-
gramme of concert and dance music
Refreshment® wire served and appro-
priate toasts responded to by many of
the guests,
Dancing was Indulged until a late hour
and a delightful tlm« marked the r«j-
(eption. Those attending were:
Mesdame.1' Schmidt, E M. Graves,
Kmineit Myllne, Schneider, Shont# the
Misses Kleld, F. Raw, Theodore Sim-
mang, II Grant, Otto Mansfeld, hi,
Kleid, William Kleld, F. Miedler, A.
Schilling, G Fettbuch, Max Helm, A«
Muller, S. Otto, K. Huoion, A. Kali,
John Strahlo and K. Delko.
ALTZERES—SOLEMN ASSEMBLY
Jewish Holidaji Will End With Feasi
of Conclusion.
The Jewish fall holidays, which begua
with New Year, will terminate next
Wednesday evening und Thursday morn-
ing, <.vleu the Feast of Conclusion will
he celebrated. It Is onlled in the Blbla
Atzerc< Solemn Assembly. In Templa
rietli i:i service will begin at 8 o'eloeg
on Weclmsday evening.
The festival music will he rendered by
tli" <■ lie 11 for the occasion Mrs. (iuipa
will sing n solo before the .sermon.
Stolen Hurr.v Recovered.
A buggy stolen from Congress Avenua,
lr. Austin, six weeks ago was recovered
>esterd:,v by lieputy Sheriff I hi lb re a til
Shortly thereafter lie Jailed a Mexican,
A horse stolen ut the same tune luis no|
bee found, hut the Sheriff's department
It is a clue th;it probably will bring re-
sults.
Indian Herb headquarters! The family
remedy. Jo© McAllister, .101 S. Alamo
Street.
CORPUS BEACH HOTEL
CORPUS CI1KISI I, TtiXAS
ABSOLt TELV FIKRPROOF. OPFN AM. YF.AR ROI Nl>.
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In (lie world. HAY FKYI'R NVFFKItKKS find instant ami permanent relief while
enjoying themselves at Corpus H» n< h Hotel, located on a beautiful breeze swept
peninsula the healthiest spot, on the Texas coast. All trains on S. A. K A. P. Hallway
stop at "Corpus Beaoh" Hotel Station on request of passengers. CiKO. F KORST, Mgr
HORNE APARTMENTS
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
A beautiful family resort in the heart of the city. Cars pass the
door. Rates by the week. Cafe in connection. European plan.
MRS. W. HORNE, PROPRIETRESS.
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