davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
MIR. ". A. R0DBNBERG'S
SUCCESSOR UNNAMED
President Has Not Yet Made
Appointment.
Resignation Goes Into Effect April Il
Several Qualified Persons
in View,

President Roosevelt has not yet made
up his mind as to whom he desires to ap-
point on the Civil Service Commission for
the vacancy which will exist on April l.,
when Mr.. w. "A. Rodenberg is to go out.
The position has been offered to no one.
although Mr.. Roosevelt has several well
qualified persons in mind
Denies Some Rumors.
incidentally in connection with the
stories which have been going around
since Mr.. Rodenberg rendered his resig-
nation that gentleman yesterday showed
how his selection for the place was ap-
proved by President Roosevelt.
THE statements which have found their
way into print to the effect that my res
ignation from the Civil Service Commits
sion was on account of being persona non
grata at the White House are not true"
said Mr.. Rodenberg.
As 4 matter of fact. | owe my appoint
ment to President Roosevelt. was named
by President Mckinley during recess. Be
fore it could be confirmed by the Senate
the Presidents assassination occurred
Then my name was sent to the Senate for
confirmation by President Roosevelt.
Made No Secret.
by President Mckinley 1 stated to him
that 1 would not accept it for long
term. | made no secret of the fact that l
desired to enter Congress again, and that
is the reason for my resignation.
Congress offers opportunities for a
man which position of this kind does
not
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
DECLINES TO TALK.
Mr.. Joseph Manley Candidate for Gov
ernor of Maine in 1904.


Joseph Manley, of Maine, is in Wash
ingtOn as counsel for several publishing
firms OF Augusta, in that State. The pub
lications have recently suffered from
ruliIg of the PostofIice Department ,ex-
GLIDING their periodicals from the mails
as second-class matter, and Mr.. Manley
is representing them before the daPart-.
ment. b. -
Mr.. Manley will make no decision as to
whether or not he will accept the position
of First Assistant Postmaster General un-
til the latter part of the present week.
He will leave Washington for his home
in Maine tomorrow and will doubtless
consult with friends and political asso-
ciates there regarding the advisability Of
accepting the position.
Mr.. Manley is an avowed candidate for
the gubernatOriaI nomination in Maine
two years hence. The outlook as to his
chances of securing it will influence his
decision regarding the place now offered
him.
Regarding his plans. Mr.. Manley will
say nothing, contenting himself and dis
appointing others with the blunt state
ment that he isn't going to open his
head"
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
ACADEMY-'Dan Women, melo-
drama in four acts, 10y F. A. Scuda-

The big audience at the Academy OF
Music last night was treated to a sue
cession of melodramatic thrills. The at
traction was a new English piece, Dan
gerous Women and from the rise to the
final fall of the curtain there was some
thing doing in the way OF excitement
and interest all the lime.
Academy audiences have seen about
everything in the shape of melodrama that
has been produced within recent sea-
sons, but Dangerous Women" is head and
shoulders above all others, when it comes
right down to intense situations, thrill
ing episodes. and bright comedy-for it
should be borne in mind that with all its
strenuousness the play has a whole lot
of genuinely good fun. and between the
thrills and tears there are plenty Of
chances for good, hearty laughs.
f. 4. Scudamore. the author of the
piece. has departed from the beaten paths
for his material. and has fashioned n
story that is at once highly interesting
and not qsite so improbable as some of
the melodramas that have come to the
Capital this season. Its personages light
be selected from everyday life; the situs-
tions in which they find themselves might
happen to any of the auditors II SINH
larly placed, and, best of all, the throng
that filled every available inch OF seat
ing and standing space at the Academy
soon realized that here was melodrama
that was melodrama, and they proceed
ed to give it a rafting fine send-o off,
At times there was a chance that the
roof of the theatre might be carried away
by the tremendous noise beneath its shell
tering wings. Every scene came in for
a large share of applause. and If last
nights Academy gathering did not get
the worth of its money, II was not eyi
denced by any lack of applause and ether
manifestations of distinct approval of the
play and its interpreters.
Leighton Leigh as the millionaire hero,
Ronald Courtney was virile and hand
some and what more could one ask for
in a melodrama. 1t is due 20 Mr.. Leigh
to also state that he acted intelligently
and at all moments most effectively. EliZ-
abeth Baker was the much abused hero
inc, Sylvia and in addition to lending ex-
ceptional physical charms to the role. she
displayed an undeniable talent as an emo
tional actress of much more ability than
is generally found in pieces like Danger
Gus Women" Cora Fay was played very
well by Anna V. Risher, and she was suf-
fciently yillainous to win the hatred Uf
every person in the audence-esDecially
the feminine part of the gathering. There
were several other very capable players in
the cast, notably Henry Buckier, Horsce
Wentworth. Eugene Santley, Iva Merlin,
and Helen Jones.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

at the National Theatre appeared before
an audience of only fair dimensions. The
performance was given a hearty recep-
tion, or, perhaps. it would be more cor
rect to say that Miss Mannering was ac-
corded warm reception.
This dramatic version of Paul Leices-
ter Ford's Revolutionary story, it will be
recalled, was presented here last year,
and in it Miss Mannering scored distinct
personal success. 1t is to be regretted
that she has not new play, for there are
few who will deny that she has a charm
ing personality and histrionic talent of
more than ordinary degree. That she has
won success with Janice is probably due
entirely to her own individuality. for not
even the kindest critic can deceive him
self into the belief that the play is a good
one, for in it Edward Rose, the drama
tizer, has surpassed all his other efforts
at bad play making from popular novels.
Perhaps it is only fair to confess that he
had poor material to work upon, for the
novel is admittedly one of only ordinary
merit and hardly adapted to stage presen-
tation.
Janice Meredith" the play is lack
ing in all stage conventions TIC action
is forced and unnatural, tn 5tuations
strained, and the climaXes, .:lcSical. 1t
savors of sensational melodTama and
doubtless would never have met with the
remarkable success it has achieved were
not Miss MaDnering employed in the lead
ing role. The theatrical public is, how
ever, grateful to Janice for having served
to introduce Miss Mannering as star.
With good play and a good part, such.
for instance, as she had in ''Trelawney of
the Wells" there is little question that
Miss Mannering will take a place among
the very foremost of American actresses,
and if il has served no other purpose
graduating her from the ranks of leading
women to the position of a star. Her
performance of Janice is about the only
redeeming feature of the play, and the
regular theatregoer will probably not re-
gret visit to the National this week if
only to see her clever characterization
of the Colonial coQuette.
Miss Mannering has practically the
same supporting company this season
that she had last. Robert Drouet still
plays the part of Charles Fownes, the
bondman, and portrays it in capable,
earnest manner. making it as good dra-
matte character as it is possible. Theo-
dore Marston has replaced Burr Mcintosh
as Philemon Hennion, and does very well.
The other roles are in competent hands.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Maggie Cline Heads the Vaudeville Bill
at Chase's.

The bill at the Grand this week is made
up of eight acts of considerable variety
and merit. Maggie Cline. in a resplendent
gown of shimmering green, proved to be
her same old self. but her first numbers
are such that their reception would he
doubtful were ii not for the popularity
of THE Irish Queen" However, every
one knew that McCiuskey would Re sure
to make his appearance before the turn
was over, and when he did the stage hands
and all gave him a hearty welcome and
boisterous support.
Wright Huntington and Miss Jane Irv-
ing present Done Brown" sketch that
is altogether beneath the ability and ef-
fort they have shown to be theirs on
previous visits here. Herbert and Will
ing give an act that is almost entirely de-
voted to clever dancing. and their turn
is one of the most popular ones of the
bill.
r. J. Jose. a vaudeville recruit from
ElnstreIsy. was we'll received yesterday,
and gave several vocal selections of tie
class to which his voice is so well adapt
ed. All of his numbers won encores.
while his brotherhood of Man" has Il
swing to 1T that started in motion the
feet Of his auditors. The three Fanchon-
etti Sisters show various steps IN dancing
with considerable skill. and make their
work the more attractive by he tasteful
ness of their appearance.
The tumble of nonsense called Going
Into Vaudeville" which Cook and Sonora
selected for the exploitation Of their tai
ents is rather weak and pointless. al
though Cook manages to win few laughs
by his comedy efforts. The hoop rolling
of Hale and Frances is pretty and ropu
lar act, and they carry it through to
finish with surprising dexterity.
The miniature circus, which is the last
number On the programme, has been seen
locally before. but shows a very marked
improvement throughout since last pre-
sented. The animals are well trained and
the trapeze work of Miss Nellie Wilson
is daringlY and gracefully executed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
ARMY ORDERS.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen c. Mills in
spector general, is relieved from duty in
the Division of the Philippines. and will
proceed to Omaha, Neb., and report to
Department of the Missouri, for duty as
inspector general Of that department.
Capt James S. Tomkins, United States
Army, is detailed by the Secretary of War
as professor at the New Jersey Military
Academy, Freehold, n. J.
Leave of absence for three months is
granted Capt. Celwyn E. Hampton, Twen-
ty-first Infantry.
Leave of absence granted Second LIEU
tenant Lawrence S. Carson, Eighth Cav
airy, January %, 1902. Department Of
Cuba, is extended two months.
Contract Surgeon Fletcher Gardner,
United States Army, now at Bloomington,
Ind, will proceed to San Francisco, Cal,
and report for transportation to the
Philippine Islands for assignment to duty.
Contract Surgeon Joseph J. Curry. Unit
ed States Army, now at the United states
General Hospital, Fort Bayard. New Mex
leo, will report TO the commanding officer
of that hospital for duty.
Special orders, March 4, 1902, is SO
amended as to direct Contract Surgeon
Erwin |. Shores. United States Army
upon the arrival OF First Lieutenant Clar-
ence J. Manly. assistant surgeon. United
States Army at Fort Casweli, North
Carolina, to proceed to his home, Elmira,
y. Y, and upon arrival report by letter
to the surgeon general of the army for
annulment of contract.
The board of officers appointed May is,
1901. to meet at the Preside of San Fran
cisco, Cal. for the examination of officers
for promotion, is dissolved. All textbooks
and other papers heret ofore sent to the
board from this office will be turned over
to the recorder of the board convened IN
orders of this date. from this office. to
examine officers at the Preside OF San
Francisco, Cal, for promotion.
board of officers is appointed to meet
at the call OF the president thereof at the
Preside of San Francisco. Cal, for the
examination of such officers as may be
ordered before it TO determine their hit
ness for promotion.
Detail for the boaId-COl. Jacob B.
Rawles. Artillery Corps; Lieut.. Col Ben
jamin c. Lockwood, Seventeenth Infantry:
Major Henry s. Kilbourne, surgeon. Unit
ed States Army: Major Charles w. Hobbs.
Artillery Corps; First Lieut.. Henry 5.
Greenleaf, assistant surgeon. United
States Army; First Lieut.. Ralph +. Brow
er, Artillery Corps, recorder.
The following transfers are made in the
Fifteenth Cavalry: First Lieut.. Charles
f. Mccullough, from Troop C to Troop G;
First Lieut.. Francis H. Cameron. jr., from
Troop ID to Troop C; First Lieut.. James
o. Ross, from Troop A TO Troop d.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
REMAINS OF GEN. D. s.
STANLEY LAID TO REST
Funeral Services Held at St.
Matthew's Catholic Church.
Body of Retired Army Officer Inferred in
Cemetery of Soldiers Home-1ts
Former Governor.

The remains of Major Gel ,ral David 5.
Stanley, Z. S. A.. retired. inferred
yesterday morning with impressive mill
tary honers in the cemetery at Soldiers
Home, where the deceased was governor
for many years.
Funeral services were held at St. Mat
thew's Roman Catholic Church at 10
o'clock, Rev Father Lee, pastor of the
church, officiating. Several beautiful and
touching anthems were rendered by the
choir, and a number of favorite hymns
of the late soldier. including Jerusalem,
the Golden" and Lead, Kindly Light
were sung The honorary pallbearers were
General Vincent, General Coppinger, Cen
eral Moore, General Ruggles, General
Bernard General Boynton. Colonel Til
ford, and Colonel Woodward.
Nearer, My God, to Thee"
AS the body was being brought out of
the church and placed upon the funeral
car draped with flags and black Grape, the
band of the Engineer Corps from the
Washington Barracks played Nearer, My
God to Thee"
With one impulse the men in the great
crowd that blocked the sidewalks in the
vicinity of the church, lifted their hats
until the solemn procession had started on
it's way AS the notes of the grand old
hymn swelled out there was scarcely
dry eye in the throng, and the silent lift
ing of hats testified more forcibly than
words the reverence with which the dead
soldier was regarded by the people of the
Nations Capital.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
NAVY ORDERS.

Capt. c. f. Rockwell, detached navy
ing Of relief; to home and wait orders.
Capt. b. f. Tilley. detached navy yard.
Mare Island, Cal, etc, April /. and re-
port to Commandant same day for duty as
captain of the yard as the relief OF Capt.
C. II. Rockwell.
Lieut.. Com. w. A. Marshall. detached
navy yard. Boston, Mass. etc, to duty as
assistant inspector in charge of Fifteenth
Lighthouse district. St Louis. Mo, and
duty as inspector In charge upon the de-
tachment OF Commander U. K. Harris.
Second Lieutenant W. d. A. Junkin,
resignation accepted. March IA. 1902.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
"JIM BLUDSOE" IN DRAMA.
Favorite Work of Secretary Hay to Be
Placed on Stage.

Secretary Hay declines to discuss the
dramatization of his work. Jim Bludsoe" d"
About the matter he said yesterday:
Il prefer not to discuss Jim Bludsoc.
Little Breeches,' or 'Banty Tim How l
came to write them is matter that | do
not believe would interest the general
public. As a matter of fact, had almost
forgotten all about them.
Il was aware that Jim Bludsoe' was to
be dramatiZed. | know |. n. Morris, the
author OF the dramatiztiOn. He former
ly lived here in Washington, where he
went to school. He is very intelligent
man. His grandfather before him, whose
full name he bears, was member of Con-
gress. His father, Edward. was killed on
the bench in Texas. Mr.. Morris request
ed my permission to dramatize Jim Blud-
soc, and l gave it to him.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
ONLY FACE VALUE. REDEEMED.
Government Does Not Pay Bonus on
United States Currency.

In answer to story published in New
York papers yesterday to the effect that
the Government has offered 5000 for a
bank note. which on les face is SO BILL
while on the reverse Is printed the back
of $20 bill, it was stated at the Secret
Service division of the Treasury Depart
ment yesterday that the Government does
not pay any bonus on any sort of United
States currency. iHst
Only the face value Of any note is re-
deemed at the United States Treasury.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
PATRONAGE AT BROOKLYN.
Matter Talked Over at the White House
Yesterday.

Elliott Woods, the newly appointed
achitect of the Capitol, yesterday called
on President Roosevelt. Mr.. Woods Was
accompanied by Charles G. Bennett sec
retaTy of the Senate.
Mr.. Bennett talked with the President
about Brooklyn Federal appointments. 1t
is understood that the President has
reached no decision whether or not to
retain Naval Oificer Sharkey.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
LORD PAUNCEFOTE RETURNS.
Unwilling to Express Any Opinion on
South Africa.

Lord and Lady Pauncefote, who have
been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George
W. Vanderbilt. at Biltmore House, Ashe
vile. n. c., returned to Washington Sun
day evening.
Lord Pauncefote yesterday declined to
express himself upon the probable effect
which General Methuen's defeat would
have on the peace outlook in South Africa.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A Touching Scene.

The scene at the Home as the casket
was being lowered into the grave was also
extremely touching. Drawn up for review
were the old soldiers who had more than
once experienced some kindness at the
hands of the man who was being laid to
rest. during the years that he had been
both their friend and governor major
generals salute was fired. and taps were
sounded by trumpeter.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A ROYAL ROGUE IS A
CONTINUOUS LAUGH
Jefferson DeAngelis Deserves
Prize for Hard Work.
"JANICE MEREDITH" WEAK
Mary Mannering's Play Fails to Create
the Furore of Season Ago - The
French Opera Company Sings "Les
Huguenots" at the Lafayette.

COLUMBIA-"A Royal Rogue" a comic
opera in two acts; book by Charles
Klein; lyrics by Grant Stewart; mu-
sic by William Francis
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Spring Hum0rS

Cause many troubles-pimples. boils.
and other eruptions, besides loss of
appetite, that tired feeling, fits of
biliousness, Indigestion. and head
ache.
The way to get rid of them and to
build up the system that has suffered
from them is to take
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
WORK FOR GENERAL FUNSTON

To Be Assigned to Command of Depart
ment of Colorado.
Secretary of War Root announced yes
terday afternoon that General Funston
would be assigned to command the De-
partment of Colorado as soon as his pres
ent furlough shall have expired. General
Funston, together with General Otis. had
a long conference with the Secretary yes
terday on Philippine affairs.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Janice Meredith, drama
iization OF Paul Leicester Ford's novel
Of the same name, made by Edward e.
Rose.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-06-27
new STAMPS DUE.

a set of new postage
stamps is to be issued by the
United States post Office de-
partment and the bureau OF
engraving ssIrts >szzxes--<r
now at work on the designs
for 1902. There will be
some notable changes, in
Guiding the incorporation of
Il l3-cent stamp to facilitate
the foreign letter registered
business. New borders are
also being designed for the
entire set of regular stamps.
The design as accepted by
the third assistant postmas-
ter general contains an hy-
periodic arch over the pic
tire III the center. In the
upper right and left hand
corners are eagle heads
gracefully arranged above an
artistic scroll. The words
Omitted States of America
will supplant United States
Postage. Under the picture
will appear the word "Post-
age" and -Four Cents" or
six Cents, as the case may
/ be.
The picture of Grant will
be on the 4-cent stamp in
stead of that of Lincoln.
which will be on the 5-cent
blue stamp instead OF Grant.
On the Scent lilac colored
new stamp, which now bears
/ the head OF Sherman will be
a likeness OF Martha Wash
ington, the first woman to be
thus honored by the Amer
lean government. On the
new 13-cent stamp, which
will probably be the first
issued, will be a picture of
the late President BENJAMIN
Harrison. Another change
will also be made in the reg
ular series. The head OF
4 Commodore Perry on the 81
black stamp will be sup
lplanted by the head of Far
Iragut.
The Mckinley postal cards
have been accepted, and will
! be placed on sale at all OF
( the postoifices III the United
States, including Hickman,
not latter than July L.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-06-27
TO REPEAL THE WAR TAX.

On and after July lst, 1902 the act Of
Congress approved April Y, 1902. en-
titled IAN act 10 repeal war revenue
taxation and for other purposes, goes
into eject The following persons are
relieved of special taxation under the
internal revenue laws Bankers. brok.
ers, dealers IN grain. etc, pawnbrokers,
custom house brokers. proprietors of
theaters. proprietors of circuses, pro-
puetors or public exhibition or shows
for money, prOprietors of bowling alleys
or billiard rooms. dealers in Leaf to-
bacco, dealers in tobacco, manufacture
ers OF tObaceo and manufacturers OF
cigars. The var tax Is also repealed on
all stamped Instruments papers or
docum~; seats in parlOr or palace
cars and berths IN sleeping ears, taxes
on legacies and distributivc shares of
personal property. The estate of all
persons dying prior 10 July l. 1902, will
he subject to the legacy TAX, even If the
distribution is not made until after that
date
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-06-27
yirnIent Cancer Cured.

Startling proof Of a wanderful ad
vance IN medicine is given by druggist
q. ". Roberts of Elizabeth, W Va. An
old man there had long suffered with
what good doctors pronounced incur
able cancer. They believed his case
hopeless till he used Electric Bitters
and applied Bueklen's Arnica Salve.
which treatment completely cured him.
MICA Electric Bitters are used 10
expel bilious, kldnty anu mlcrObe
poisors AZ the same time thIs salye ex-
erts its matchless healing power, blood
diseases. skin eruptions, ulcers and
sores vanish. Bitiers soc, Salve DE at
Cowgirl * Cowglls.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-06-27
DEMOCRATS MUST Be FAIR.

We believed vast majority
of the voters share this sem
timent. 1t has been clearly
demonstrated in Kentucky
that above all the Democrats
must be fair as between each
other.
Party ties have hung loos-
er and looser upon the rank
and file of the voters since
the Australian ballot system
and each campaign since
1894 has demonstrated there
Is a laage element in the
party who will refuse to be
bound by party action When
ever they feel that any OF
their rights, hawever small
or Insignificant, have been
abridged.
Kentucky is ripe for a
Democratic majority of from
thirty to forty thousand
next year and our leaders
cOnnot afford to endanger
this by doing anything that
will discredit the honesty
and fairness OF the nomina-
tons when they are made =
Frankfort Journal.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-06-27
TALK Of AN EXTRA SESSION.

II Is doubtful if there is much founda
tion 10 the talk in Washington that the
president l. determined that there shall
be legislation of some sort for the bene-
tat Of Cuba and that If congress adjourns
without passing Cuban relief bill he
will al once call congress in extra SEES
sion.
There Is no doubt, of course, that he
would like 70 do something 10 show the
conntrAhat he has not yet been de
feated IN the matter of Cuban relief.
but lac would make great mistake 10
try 10 buldOze the senators of his party
who have decided that there shall be
no reduction of the tariff on Cuban
sugar. If an extra session We're called
the stubborn senators would not reeede
from the position which they have
taken.