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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

VOW many employers realize their
Fl responsibility for the success or
L / failure. the moral growth or de-
tcrioration Of those in their en-
pIoy? Is there not a large number Of
people who. if they pay their employees
what they consider fair wages and re-
ceive fun vasIe for their money. recOg-
nize no further obligation on Their part?
An employer buys an employees labor as
he would any other commodity, and
there. for him, the matter ends. He
takes not the slightest interest in the
personal welfare or the future possibiI-
ties Of the employee. It is a cold blooded
business woodworking more.
nothing less.
The superintendent OF a large mill. a
young man still IN his twenties. who re-
ceives a salry Of 100000 a year. boasts
that he owes his rapid advancement 70
his ability to grind the most labor pos
sible out Of the operatives. Knowing
that an ordinary days work VIII not give
satisfaction TO this slave-driver. they
hurry from morning till night. in order
to produce their utmost capacity, we'll
aware that II they do not they viii be
discharged as idle or inefficient. Another
man Of this type-a large employer in an
Eastern city-prides himself on the fact
that he can hire the most competent help
lower than any other firm in the city
From an ethical. no less than from a
purely selfish personal point Of view.
these men are wholly mistaken in their
methods. for experience proves that in
the long run unwilling service. eLacted
By a hard taskmster, is neither as sat
isfactory nor as remunerative as that
which is willingly. lovingly rendered
Boys and girls, as weH as men and
women. are very quick 70 catch the spirit
you manifest in dealing with them, says
J. Lincoln Brooks in Success" They
very soon see whether YOU are interest
ed in them personally and anxious 20
promote their welfare, or look upon
them as mere machines. to be worked to
the limit OF their endurance, and cast
aside when they are worn out or when
you have 10 further need OF their ser
vices.
The greatest good Of an employer Is
wrapped up in the highest welfare OF MS
employees. Their interests are identical.
and cannot be separated The well-be-
ing and eontentment Of those who make
il possible for him to carry on his busi-
ness form a large part Of the assets q
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
Theatres in Shakespeare's Time.

theatres in ShakeSpeaTe'S Time.
IN the time OF Elizabeth. who was a
daughter OF Henry VIII. the theater was
very different to the luxurious ideas that
We now associate with our playhouses.
Once entered into the dark and narrow
oval OF an EIizabethian theater. writes an
antiquary in the March "LippincOtt." tho
first thing 70 strike the visitor must have
been the group Of fine gallants that sat
and postured on the stage There among
the players, and sadly interfering with
them at times, these troublesome inter
loDorE smoked. played cards, and criti-
ciscd the play and the actors, or banded
Jokes OF abuse with The groundlinEs that
stood below On the stone Of the yard
The Literature Of the day is full Of al
lusions 10 this almost incredible custom,
70 the breaking Up OF which wit and
abuse Of satirist aud drametist seem to
have been lavished IL vain. On the stage
in earlier times a piece Of ordnance was
placed and shot or TO increase the veri-
similitu1e Of war. or TO announce that
- performance was about to begin. The
nishings and settings were Of the rud-
A throne was commonly set 10 de-
the state Of kings. The scene was
.nfreQuently indicated 20 the learned
sign conveying the locus OF the play.
1ice, Elsinore. or tho Forest OF Ar
Ia some Of the older plays the stage
-scrons are simple 10 degree. Let
the messenger be led on and a head be
brought IN on pike" Let Venus des-
cend. IL you conveniently can. from
above" Even after the queens death the
exigencies Of one historical play. So
called, demanded; Enter Queen Eliza
beth in bed"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

smiths window, or deliver missivcs to
her rival across the street Ones brain
refuses 20 act after a while ana one
gees tuublins down the street. with numb
less and uOru-out brain. dropping letters
anywhere to get rid or th ~
7 have in my route the Park RoU build
ing which has tuenty-six stairEays 20
climb. and 500 tenants 20 receive man.
Letters come FOR an and It is necessary TO
know by intuition that This morning. note
20 Harry smith. Park Row building"
does not mean the Harry smith on che
sixteenth floor TO whom you made q de-
livery yesterday. bgt another Harry Smith
on the fifth.
On one trip from the Dostof~e 8.77t
pieces Of mail were delivered n this
building This IS an exceptional case.
Each carrier has from 5000 % 10000 let
tiers and packages 20 deliver. and II his
route Dc an extensive one ne has 50 much
more 90 do.
IL IS su active and firing life. but
there are compensation We have the
satisfaction OF knowing that We are the
greatest public beuef7ctors ard the most
trusted Of the Governments ssrvarts.
For we hold in our hands the business Sc
crets Of the world, yet never divalgs
them We carry messages of hope AID
good cheer 20 che millionaire ana che
pauper with equal impsrtiaIi,y and vita
out a fee. and hand from door % door the
intimate. personal news from dear cnes
far away that would reach their desrin-
alton in no other way
New York could strike from her list
many CT her so-called necessities and
mere Of her real Injuries. but what would
she DO without her nail carriers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

teation 20 book his vile Tor local engagement.
The announcement that Manager walter Clarke Bellows
present play his making the Lafayette Square
Theatre next ordinary
be the original play which local
organization given Fravey company
Private John Allen" Columbia three years
ago
expected that the lafayette company will give
unusually performance company strength
the appearance Edmund who played
capably the original production QUO vadis?''
Eugene Blair is in the city as her company rests during
Holy majority travelling theatri-
cal organizations O country.
Blair been playing Camille" Wohing-
the principal cities
sderabIy than ordinary She will
augurate weeks engagement Iyceum Theatre
Cleveland and possibly extend her
theatregoing public city
her performances.
Miss Blair stranger Cleveland having played pro-
longed the
pany the past three seasons
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

made by stretching horse blankets the walk the curb
What formerly the harness property
and the hOstlers the sher5 manager
is also the photographer agent
door He is what would be the cities
East hustler he the building
thirst Darlor next door the leading butcher
Of the merely
satisfy his love The ticket
ingenuity being top by way
the hay loft The
and this recently
took many drinks
the occasion Of female minstrel show electrician
CURED the theatre is lighted by lights
It is really quite a place o play
The role Peter stuyvesan Burgomastar' which
played here last year by Richard
preted during engagement
musical piece the Columbia by Herbert Cawthorn.
Mrs Patrick Campbell tonight at the Columbia rhe-
atre. in another Pinero play The
Ebbsmith."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
LILIES Of PEACE

So. prone among the lilies
In their coats Of mail they lay.
Gold grew the sky Ger the lilies
Ere the stone was rolled away
From the tomb by angel Warders.
And came iOrth-ctCrnaI Day.
And forcyermore He liveth-
All souls, bear aioft the crossl
Awake from the senses dreaming
To the gain OF a whole lfe's Iossl
Witain the soul is the kingdom
The empires OF earth are dross
Still. still through the world Is stealinr
The voice which babe men cease
From warfare. sin. and oppression
aud whispered OF Gods white peace,
OF Dawn in the unseen city
And Easter lilies Of peace
Nancy NJ W. Woodrow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

Night fell over JerusaIm,
Tho wind with the worlds voice sighed
For the Light OF the world had persisted;
Truth, mercy, and love had died
When this broad earth's greatest genius
On the cross was c-ucifed.
In a wide and waste old garden
He lay ia eternal sleep.
And the tireless Roman soldiers
Must a ceaseless vigil keep
BY the tomb with its great stone portal
or this king whom the rsbble weep.
Ere dawn broke Ger Jerusalem
The Roman soldiers dream
That fragrance faint steals by them.
That through the darkness CLEAN
Tho tall, white Easter lilies.
Then they drifted down sleeps stream
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
TRIALS OF THE MAIL CARRIER
By MICHAEL A FITZGERALD
President Of the New York Letter Carriers Association

IT o be a successful handler cr Uncle
Sans mail a man must be neII-
4 nigh perfect physically and men
tally. The wear and tear on saoc
leather is no greater than the tax upon
the brain one must have a gcod 1uowl-
edge OF human nature and a penchant for
deciphering bieroglyphics. be possessed Of
a strong back. a peaceabIe temper. and be
able to tell from the very looks OF an en-
velope when. where and TO whom e
should be delivered, whatever the address
inscribed upon it.
Il is a healthy occupation. for carriers
are out Of doors all day and constantly
on the go. What is lacking in salary is
made up in work and good nature.
have been in the service Of the New
York postofice for over sixteen years.
but 7 am mere beginner. There was one
member OF the force, Charles p. Tyler.
~ho died not long ago at the age q.
seventy-Eine. after having tramped che
streets with a carriers bag for over Efty-
FIVE years. Tyler literally worked up 20
the day Of his death. He went on his
accustomed routes during the last day Of
his life When he lay down at night the
lamp simply hickered out. He always said
he couldn't afford 20 be sick, and he never
was. and when the end came he gave cut,
as did the oBe-hoss shay
Ours IS a strenuous life Athletes have
tried the service time and time again. but
have found the pace too rapid There is
-A..r--
edness Of the first year Of service There
is not only the constant tramp. tramp
tramp OF your poor feet but the continE-
Gus strain upon the neryes-the fear lest
YOU get John Jones. mail in WIiiam
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
THE DOVER,

And do vcu love the Wild rose spray
The meadow grasses wtmple2
The meadow brook upon its way
With merry laugh and dimplsZ
Wood quiat-do you worship where
The b0ughs above it darkle2
The mellow vintage OF the air
Do YOU know its tang and sparkleR
Or have you heard the cricket sing
When chilly dusk WIS falling
And then. your heaEu remembering,
The silent voices calling2
Hear you the secrets Of the stars2
And what the wind is saying
And out beyCEd sights prison bars
WITH tears have yog been strayingf
Eas beauty bid ecu follow her.
To you her face LuveiliEg
To walk with her. q Eorshiper.
To know her grace uataiHns2
Thrice happy one For you the HEht.
Love, hope. the bright tomorrow
But often on your soul the night
VIII lie with double sorrow
-Tnv~aud Crockett In Louisville Courier
Journal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
A Real American Gets a Vote at 81

The first real American Indian ever
registered in Rockland hal his name added
to the voting list Of Ward 2 last week.
His name is Loren Lee. He was born on
the ShiroecOck reservation, Long Island.
Y. Y. and is OF pure Indian blood. He is
eighty-one years Of age and made fine
appearance. he has served in the United
States Navy. Indians not taxed" are not
permitted by law TO vote in this State.
but Mr.. Lee was assessed and taxed last
year. and so QuaIihed.-Kennebec Journal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

sIESCEIPTION RATES TO OUT CT
= OlN1NG EDITION, oac wear. 50: six
months, $50; three months, sSI.s5. Morn
-Eg and sunday, one year, c.; six months.
1~-~c' ihrCC months. St-s5. Sunday cli-
on cnl~. ore ycG-, -. six months, 81;
tl.reC months 90 cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

TOWN POINTS. POSTAGE PREPAID.
EVENING EDITION, oua year. 81; six
months. S1.-O; three months. - cents
Evening and sunday. one year 50; six
months. $50 three munihS, SI-s5.
Morning, Evening", and Sunday, oae year
$40, SIX months. -; three months S@.5J
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

except that it has no
theatre. The play
house was destroyed
by fire in 1899. and
since then such at
fractions as have
been booked thee
have played in a for
mer livery stable
that seems to have
little % recommend
il excel. its size. At
lest his is the i'm
pressi Il that one
gets from Mr. Buck
Iey's description Of it,
The theatre is an
old livery stable. " he
says, which has
been extensively al
tered by converting
the stalls INTO dress
ing rooms. The room
formerly used for
washing wagons is
row the stage, the
traps being natural
" constructed by
turning the water
outlets into larger
cavities. The rig
ging loft is what
used TO be the hay
loft. and the fly gal
leries' are under the
caves where the
swallows viii doubt
less nest again in
the spring The barn
proper. Of course.
makes a very entic-
ing auditorium The
entrance has been
entirely remOdeled
and much improved
by removing the
large sliding barn
doors and putting on
doors with hinges
For the convenience
OF the carriage trade
in wet weather a
very pretty canopy is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

This story that Mr..
Chase had declined
10 play Mrs Fiske
has appeared in print
several times. and. as
it is absolutely un-
founded. I would re-
quest that you viii
state The facts. which
are shown clearly
enough by the letters
1 enclose from Mr..
Chase's representa-
tives. and copies Of
the only letters I
have written on the
subject
The letters referred
to by Mr.. Fiske are
from Miss II Winni-
fred d C witt. Mr..
Chase general man
ager, and J. X. Burke.
the booking agent Of
the c ha S g house.
They show a desire
to have Mrs Fislle
appear 81 the Wash
ington and Baltimore
theatres under Mr..
Chase's control, but
the correspondence
fails to reveal any
evidence OF an ar
rargement hic h
would bring the we'll
known actress to
this city or Balti-
more. In view Of the
correspondence sub
mitttd by Mr.. Fiske-
the reports to the eff
feet that Mr.. Chase
had decided to pro-
vide only offerings Of
vaudeville for his pa
irons and not 10 play
Mrs Fiskc. convey
al erroneous idea. in
asmucb as Mr. Fiske
very obviously never
had any ea-rnrra in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26

Edition The Times any stand Washington suburban
towns trains elsewhere, confer by notifying
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-26
AMERICA AS | FOUND 1T

Two things that impressed me
most were the beautiful women and
bad walters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
IMPRESSIVE
FUNERAL
SERVICE
0bsequIss Of Charles {. God
frey In St. Stephens Church
We're Largely Attended.

large company Of mourning reia-
tives and friends assembled in st. Ste
phen's church. at o'clock today. In at
tendance upon the funeral of one OF The
most highly esteemed members OF st.
Stephens, Mr.. Charles Z. Godfrey.
Previous 10 the service at the church.
prayer was offered at the late home OF
the deceased. at q Taber avenue.
The services at the church were con-
Quoted by Rev. George Mcclellan Fiske.
the rector, and consisted of the familiar
ritual OF the high Episcopal church Mu-
sic was rendered by the surpltced choir
OF the church under the direction OF
Choir Director Rhodes. Prof william
Hardness Arnold presiding at the organ.
The floral offerings were in great num-
Der and exceedingly beautiful
Noticeable among them was a beautiful
piece from the officers OF ST. Stephens OF
which parish the deceased was a vestry-
man. Another piece was from the Bank
of Commence with which Mr.. Godfrey
was connected. Aside from these there
We're scores OF pieces from personal
friends.
AT the close OF tho services at the
church the body was borne to Swan
Point for interment
There were no honorary bearers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
CARAN
BOUND
over
On the Charge That Hs Attempt
cd a FaIOnlous Assault Upon
AImina Plant.

Emery Caran was tried In and bound
over from the sth district court 10 the
grand jury in $500. today. for an alleged
felonious assault upon AImena Plant.
The latter, Caran's wife and man
named Cartier. for whom writs of capias
had been issued. the former for neglect
ing TO answer a summons to come to
court. the others for interfering with the
process OF court, did not appear. They
had vanished from the state.
Capt. Rowe decided 10 proceed without
the principal witness, Miss Plant and Az
sistant City Solicitor Easton put in a
good case with the material that was left.
The states chief reliance seemed TO be
upon tina evidence OF Mrs. Celia Turner,
aunt of Almena and Flora Plant who
were boarding with her at 40 Florence
street.
She said that on Oct IA Caran called at
the house and was introduced under an
assumed name as an insurance agent
Caran and his male companion sent for
beer. which was partaken of.
He called alone the next day, ostensi-
bly, TO negotiate insurance.
Having made proposals which were re-
jected he remained after Flora Plant had
gone up TO her room and Mrs. Turner
had gone to the cellar.
Mrs. Turner heard outcries and COM
ing upstairs found Caran and Almena
Plant in a chamber.
The young woman was struggling TO
escape from a couch upon which Caran
held her
After Caran had released her, and in
Caran's presence. the young woman ac-
cused the respondent OF forcibly dragging
her TO the room. OF throwing her down
and attempting an assault
The testimony OF the other witnesses
gave n strong color OF veracty TO Mrs.
Turner's version OF the affair. hence
Judge Sweetlands determlr lion 20 hold
Caran as probably guilty and leaving 1t
TO the grand jury TO decide whether the
respondent should be put TO his trial be-
fore a petit jury.
Did you ever count Dots? Youll get an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
Upton
MAKES
DENIAL
Work on Shamrock III Was
Not Begun TIL Challenge
Reached n. Y. Yacht Club

London. Oct a.-Sir Thomas Upton
read the Associated Press announcement
ot the steps taken to build a new defend
er OF the Americas cup with keen inter
est and Immediately telegraphed its Gist
TO William Fife. the yacht designer. When
Sir Thomas went over the names OF those
composing the American syndicate he
said
We'll that certainly is formidable aud
II looks like business"
He added tokingly: THE first thing l
do today will be TO see how my balance
stands at the bank"
Regarding the reports that work on the
new Shamrock was commenced before the
challenge was sent Sir Thomas said; II
wish TO say most emphatically that not A
stroke OF work was done until the chal-
lenge was received In New York.
The designs, OF course. had previously
been drawn upo but the builders only
received the order for the yachts con-
struction the day the New York Yacht
club was notified OF my intention to try
again. Any other course would have
been an attempt 10 take an unfair ad-
vantage. | am not in the habit OF doing
that" Messrs. Fife and Watson are
both likely to 20 10 New York with the
challenger.
They're greati what7 why The Dots
which will be In The News before long.
Watch for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

Mr.. eastman found gas escaping from
the door open. but ne was unable TO
open IL far enough Tn admit him, as
Cook had. upon entering the room. push
ed the bed up against the door, and
far as he could with papers and his
handkerchief turned on the gas full
force. and went 10 bed for the la 81 time.
Mr.. eastman was obliged 10 make his
way out OF a window in the next room
and walk along the coping and smash tn
the window of Cooks room. and there he
found Cook dead.
DR. Murphy was called and said that
the man had been dead some time.
Mr.. Corcoran then notified the Sixth
police station. and Patrolman Baker was
sent 10 the hotel to take charge OF the
remains
Medical Examiner Perkins was called
and said that they could deliver the body
TO Undertaken J. VIII Carpenter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31

When he arose in the morning he APP
peared cheerful. and called upon a num-
Der Of his old time friends. At 1885 last
evening he registered at the hotel. as on
the night before, and was then cheerful.
and apparently happy.
Cooke had during The day. been drink
ing. but not to that extent that was par
ticularly noticeable.
On going 10 his room. No. 35 he bid Mr.
Corcoran. the proprietor. goodnight. and
that was the last seen OF Cook alive.
This morning when Mr.. Corcoran arose
he detected a strong smell OF gas and at
cellar and to ali parts of the house. Be-
ing unable TO locate Il he began 10 open
the doors OF the various rooms and
when his assistant. Mr.. eastman, came
20 Cooks door. found II locked, but here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-31
RAND-|N-HAND
Or. Andrews Fears Football and
The Devil Go Togethar.

Lincoln, Neb.. oct. 2i.-Chancellor n.
Benjamin Andrews has told the students
OF the University OF Nebraska that he
fears football enthusiasm and the deviH
sometimes go hand In hand.
Such condition apparently followed
tho celebration In Lincoln OF Nebraska's
Victory over Minnesota, no said. when
the students captured the street. car ana
partly dismantlcd n. That was the dsvfl's
work. he declared The chancellor ssiA
II would have been far better n the team
had been defeated than TO have gives
such an exhibition.