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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Poetry Thrown bU Science.

And now it is verse. Two profess
sors out at the University of Califor-
MIA have found a distinct relationship
between the ''norms" Of poetry as
manifest in song and the beating OF
the human pulse. IL is we'll TO know
these things-but this assault on
music, as a free art, is more than we
expected
A norm, as everyone knows who
has a dictionary. is a measure. The
purpose of these ingenious professors
has been 10 discover a norm for poet
ry, a measure which should disclose
why some lines have eight syllables
and Others fifteen, and why the lines
with fifteen syllables should break in
the middle with a caesura. When they
find that norm they are to discover
why babies born in the spring always
part what hair they have when they
BROW up on the lett side. After that
Huxley and Spencer will be lost to
fame
The prospect is bad enough: but
there is worse 10 come. Prof. Dixon
and DR.. Wrinch-our yesterdays news
columns disclose the suspicious names
have not been content to map out
their work. Important results have
already been obtained. How could
any man read the following without a
quickening Of his pulse OF he did not
fear 70 disturb some essential psyche
physiological law:
Experiments with the pulse and throat
seem 20 show that tetrametcr verse of
cur common hymn, "DoE0Iogy." gives
This norm, l0T every pulsa means a
stress. and every liac means The fiu,a
between respiration.
An experiment with the HYMN Rock
or Ages comes out regularly sixteen
pulse beats and sixteen stresses: four
fesplratlons and four lines Before he
ls hnlshed Prof. Dixon intends % record
me singing ol "a whole congregation on
g Photographic record, and see il tha
law holds Tor great audiences as wen
as for individuals
There is no need to feel your pulse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Millions Of MadDoqs.

When a person is bitten by a dog
he is apt to believe the dog a victim
of rabies. The reason he jumps to
this conclusion is that he has been
filed with a terror of hydrophobia.
Ultimately he may scare himself i'll,
and, if exceedingly nervous, may even
succeed in soaring himself to death.
Probably the human race does not
cherish any more silly and harmful
faith than that which represents its
belief in the prevalence OF hydropho-
bia. To accept this belief in its en-
tirety is to brand a large proportion
OF dogs as mad.
People accustomed TO dogs know
better. The professional trainer thinks
less of a dog-bite than he would of
the scratch of a pin. He treats it as
he would any other trifling injury,
and that is the end of it.
In hot. weather any dog that be-
comes overheated or suffers from lack
of water or froths at the mouth is at
once denounced as mad. The crowd
runs away from him unless perhaps
it can summon up the courage to run
after him with clubs and guns. In
the latter case the dog is apt TO nip
few, and the only regret is that he
doesn't get more.
To every man, woman, and child in
the United States the dog is a familiar
people ever saw a mad dog or ever
will. Many Of them have seen a mob
pursuing some frightened harmless
mOngrel. and the only symptoms of
madness in the combination were dis
played by the mob.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Twin Immortalities.

The first book that Mrs. Hobart Chat
field-Taylor viii bind in her newly-es-
tablished Rose Bindery is TO be a copy
OF Charles r. RusseIl's new volume of
poems-"The Twin ImmoTtalities'
in the Lakeside Press. and 10 be pub
lshed by the Hammergmark Publishing
Company OF Chicago. The book 5 dedi-
Gated by permission to Emile Loubet.
President of the French Republic. as
the foremost democrat of these tines"
and II IS the copy 10 be presented 10
President LOubet that Mrs Chaifeld-
Taylor viii bind. doing the work her
self
The Twin Immortalities" takes ;te
distinctive title from the blending IN
practically every one Of the thirty-six
poems OF the elements of poetry and
music. Several of them are rSuderings
On Engllsh verse of the sense and feel
Ing found in specified works OF the great
ccmpOsers-a thing never before at
tempted with success in the lansuage.
Not only pCetFy and music. 5ut the
spirit or liberty and democracy are
dominant notes IN the pages Of ''The
Twin lmmOrtalities." rejecting anew the
finer qualities Of Americauism, as was
the case In Mr.. RusselFs former book
OF verse such STUFF as Dreams. pub
llshed two years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
The Actors Church Alliance.

Tomorrow there viii be held in
this city two services in the interest
Of the Actors Church Alliance Of
America.
This organization is TO be highly
commended. Il is not. as might ap-
pear. a union OF stage and church. but
it affords the good men and women
OF both these institutions an oppor-
tunity to meet upon a common
ground There are in the theatrical
profession many who are members OF
some church. There are many in the
churches who assume, unjustly. that
the theater is the exponent OF all that
is bad. and of nothing that is eIevat-
ing or even respectable. Intelligent
observation would make clear 10 them
their error.
In an editorial that appeared a few
days ago there was a statement that
in the world OF dramatics there is a
rich field for missionary work. No as
persion was intended upon the actors
who believe not alone in moral plavs
bat moral realities. These do have a
night and duty Of utilization with other
forces tending TO the same end. The
theory that the stage, embracing the
; high and the low. Is on a plane with
the church, cannot be upheld, but for
individuals az stare life 10 ba IN, chic
plane is not even uncommon. The
more Of them the richer the promise
OF benehcenJ effect.
Actors know the temptations pecu-
har TO their calling. and they are most
~ agents tor removing evils. The
more closely they can Identify them
selves with any scheme of betterment.
the sooner viii the plans bear fruit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
CABINET DINNERS
TO CHANGE FORM
Invitations Will Extend to
General Society.
A NOTEWORTHY INNOVATION
Gossip of the City and Personal Men
ton of Notable People of
the Capital.

A general overthrow Of old customs
maintained in official circles for a hum
dred years past will take place IN
washington this season, the signal for
the start having been given by q com
municatiOn 10 Cabinet officers from
the President saying that at their an
nual dinners in honor of himself and
Mrs Roosevelt they We're not expected
to invite other Cabinet officers and
their wives, but guests from society
generally. Such a list must he submit
ted to the President and Mrs. Roose-
welt for their approval.
The matter of precedence in giving the
dinners for the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will not be observed as form
ally, and the Cabinet women viii ar
Iange the dates as best suits their con-
Fenience, only Of course submitting such
dates 10 Mrs. Roosevelt for approval
or arranging the succession in which
the dinners are to be given and then
asking Mrs. Roosevelt for a suitable
date
With nine secretaries i'm the President
Cabinet now, and each officer. with the
exception Of Attorney General Moody,
with a wIIe the number has quite out
grown the average Cabinet home. and
admits OF but one outside guest being
invited
The OLD custom also leaves President
and Mrs. Roosevelt TO enjoy ten dinners
each season with exactly the same
guests present. which in itself is quite
monotonous. The subject has for some
time presented various obstacles which
will be overcome by the change, and
bat for the breaking of old social Gus
toms established by the first Presidents
Of the United States, the change is
quite commendable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

ley is one of moderate clemency,
which has succeeded the brutal Plehve
regime, for maintaining which F'ehve
was murdered, not at all to the sur
prise OF an observing nation and
world The spectators were controlled
by the restrictions of courtesy which
impelled them to express deeper re-
gret than they possibly could have
felt about il
What the procurator fears Is tAaI
the tendency is toward the lmposl-
ton of constitutional restrictions on
autocracy, a terrible thought, indeed
The incubus which weighs Russia
down with crushing force is autocracy
that lacks brain and conscience. An
autocrat living up to his theoretical
powers, and governed by humane i'm
pulses. could make of Russia a great
and noble nation. Among his first
acts would be the Punishment from
authority of the ducal or churchly
ulSHlJdilCS bHdI III" IOdu INC oAoI "
the nose, Overrule and override him.
The decay of Russia is at the top.
In the body of the people, once give
them justice and hope and education,
there are magnificent possibilities. As
a beginning. they need a ruler who
rules with frmness and benignity.
Autocracy, because it is weak and
wicked, is working social turmoil and
its own undoing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
IN UnhoIg synod.

The Car is said 10 have been in
formed by the Holy Synod that the
policy Of Mirsly il persisted in will
involve both the church and the en-
Dire In ruin. The parsonage who con
veyed this message, and doubtless in
spired il, was NJ. PobedOnostzen, pro
curator, prosecutor, and one Of the in
diyidual powers Of Russia.
II the view is correct the Russian
government and the Russian church
are both on wObbly foundations. and
ought TO fall. The Objectionable pol
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
If MT. Glover Accepts.

Under the caption, Believed Mr..
Glover VIII Accept Place" the news
columns of The Times announced
yesterday the strong probability that
Charles c. Glover would become
chairman of the new inaugural COM
mittee. The entire city will be glad
that this is so. If Mr.. Glover does
assume the post-irksOme and exact
ing as il is-the community viii an
tieipate the coming ceremonies with
calm pleasure and unfeigned conf
dence.
More than once in earlier years men
OF similar standing have conducted
the preparations for inaugural cere-
monies. Yer the experience of nine
inaugurations has been that adver-
tisements have been allowed 10 dis
figure the decorations and that many
OF the decorations would better have
been hidden. Concessions have been
let to the utter Disagreement Of the
parks; hucksters and curbstone mer-
chants have called their wares until
the Capital on the day of inducing
the Chief Magistrate into Office had
the air of Saturday night on the Bow
cry. And il one instance the whole
ceremony assumed the character of
an advertisement for a newly formed
tobacco firm, because its bunting lined
Pennsylvania Avenue. its sandwich
men patrolled the streets, base drums
were converted into its signboards,
and the parade was provided with a
rear guard which included two women
in its tobacco costume. the one in a
taWdry chariot of tinsel and the other
astride horse.
There is assurance in the very pres
ence of a man like Mr.. Glover at the
head of the committee that these
things will not be permitted in 1905.
But there is still further assurance
that he will not only avoid such glar-
ing dement's but viii lift the decora-
tons up to the plane of appropriate
ness and good taste. The reviewing
stands should have fronts of staff,
and conform TO an artistic design. pre-
pared by the committee. n The conces-
siOns TO peanut men and vendors
should be watched as carefully as the
details of the inaugural ceremony.
The court OF honor should reflect, not
only the traditions and historical de.
velopment OF the people whose Presi-
dent is indicted into Office, but the
present marvellous arts and craft
awakening among those people.
All these things are presaged in the
nomination OF Mr.. Glover and hi;
known nearness TO the President H,
can accomplish as much to meet thes,
standards. probably, as any Other
man in Washington. But he canno
do il all. He viii need the aid anC
support of every man in the District
of Columbia able to help.
The Times is pleased to think tina
in accepting the responsibility of the
Craftsmanship Mr.. Glover viii hav,
every reasonable assurance Of tina
help.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
WOMEN'S GUILD
TO HOLD BAZAAR

Members of the Women's Guild Of the
Incarnation parish are preparing and
receiving many beautiful things for the
bazaar and lunch, beginning next Mon
day, at the Scottish Kite Hall on G
Street
As the ladies are noted for their sue
cessful entertainments. success is as
sured.
1t will be a pleasant place to get a
dainty lunch the 2lst and I'D, from II a.
N. 20 10 p. m, on those days.
a sale and luncheon viii be given
for the benefit Of the parish house of the
PrO-Cathedral Church of the Ascension
Thursday and Friday December 5 and
9. at Scottish Rite Han, 1907 q Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
An Absorbing Stony Of washington.

Stories Of Washington make their ap-
pearance periodically. Their eomponentz.
ever since the day Of Mrs. Burnett's
Through One administrator" have
been the erring Old Senator who is
nevertheless to be admired; the nouveau
rich in society: the old, old families, re-
duced TO threadbaTe FespectabiHty; and
various claims before Congress. Mrs
Buruetts story was fine but most Of its
i'm tations have been punk.
THE Smart Set FOR December pub
fishes complete another story OF Wash
ingtOn. Here. however the rule f.
broken-nOt by the Introduction OF new
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
England Swallows "The PrOdigal Son."

THE Prodigal Son." by Hall Game,
has been well received in Europe. The
reviews in England have been especially
enthusiastic.
I'VE confidently believe that this IS the
most direct and impressive story which
Mr. Game has yet given u.s.. says the
London Daily Chronicle"
There is every indication that It will
prove the most popularity acclaimed sue
cess Of the present season" says the
London Telegraph"
The Prodigal Son has some of the
elements which go 20 the making Of a
great work, and an abundance Of the
qualities that are likely 10 secure for
II an immense and not undeserved pop
ularity," observes the London Mail.
The Prodigal Son is domestic
tragedy which viii come home to sim
pie people as Vividly as If the events
had been real and chronicled every day
IN the newspaper reports Of a famous
case. It is the stamp Of reality on the
domestic tragedy which makes the
book" writes Douglas Hayden in ''Tne
Queen"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

every time you pick up a book of
verse in order to sean il properly
not vet. The "DOxOlogy" and Rock
OF Ages" may not escape. But we cam
always retreat to Alfred Aushn' S
Nemesis" and Robert Broynings
"Pippa Passes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Novels With Short Lives.

From the London Globe" comes this
lament: There is no more painful sign
OF modern hustle than the ever
decreasing lease OF life allotted to novels
nowadays. An interesting interview
- P'+t t49liri ~ a Al'ilt44Ls Nta a.
l.ne which deFOtes itself 10 the fortunes
OF books shows what an expert thinks
on me matter Few people, ne says.
realize how short the lile Of an average
Dooh IS. Fifteen years ago you could
count on It's existence for TIVE or three
years Now three books out Of every
Iour are dead as a mutton Ia three
months. "
II rs. OF course. the transient interest
III the subject matter of the majority
81 novels y Inch accounts for their short
NE What are cailedsBible novels. such
as Ben Hur. and '"rarry Thou TIL I
Come, which are still having good sale,
rest on more lasting basis anc viii
appeal Just as strongly TO the readers OF
tomorrow as those OF yesterday and to-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Figures on Poverty.

Mr.. Robert Hunters new book on
Poverty which The Macmillan Com
Dany VIII publish soon. sets forth an
array Of facts likely 10 startle the Amer
lean people In times OF prosperity
100000 persons are underfed, uuder-
clothed. and insanitarily housed. Here
are some Of Mr.. Hunters figures.
1903. Twenty per cent of the people Of
Boston in distress
1897. Nineteen per cent Of the people
of New York State in distress.
1883. Eighteen per cent Of the people
of New York State IN distress.
1903. Fourteen per cent OF the fami-
lies of Manhattan evicted.
Every year. Ten per cent (about) of
those who die in Manhattan have pau
per buridls.
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IN THE BOOK WORLD

characters but by new use Of the old
characters. -Ciayerlng and Ills Daugh-
GER Is in the class with Mrs Burnetts
Through one Administration" IL has
none of the qualities OF .punk.' Here
and there its literary style Is not strong
II Is never distinguished. But IN the art
Of telling a story which shall nail down
the readers interest EOxcrOft Davis and
ClaVering have surpassed all the stylists
Of their generation.
Washington viii read 'Clavering and
His Daughter al first cut of neighborIy
curiosity But before il has turned
three pages II viii have forgotten al
about ncighbOrly curiosity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
B. AND 0. CUTOFF
ROUTE Is CHANGED

CUMBERLAND. Md, Nov. ia Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad agent at Han
cock Is buying the right of way for a
cutoff via Everett, Pa. which viii save
eighty miles between philadelphia and
PIJ,sbuTe.
Che original route was through ia,
"est end Of Hancock. aaI the right "a
way was PAID for. The grades caused
the survey vi the east end 10 DC accept
&C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Dinner at Embassy.

The German Ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg Will entertain a large
dinner party a. the embassy tonight in
honor of the German visitors now in
the city, and viii follow IL with a large
reception, when official society viii be
received. Baroness Won Starnburg is IN
deep mourning tor her father, whose
death occurred a few months age. and
is acting officially in entertaining now.
She will take no part IN social affairs
generally at the Capital this winter
even a Ter her return from Europe
where she accompanies the ambassador
on official business They viii leave this
cOlntry next Tuesday and win be ac-
companied by Mrs Langham. mother or
the baroness. The ambassador Will Wis
it his aged father ia Saxony, and remain
win him until the last OF December, but
Mrs. Langham VIII spend the winter or
the Riviera. Miss Laggham Will accom-
pany the party, and viii remain with
her mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant
arrived iH Washington yesterday after
noon at 1890. 10 attend the unwilling cerc-
monies today. They win be the guests
while here OF General and Mrs. Gillespie.
and VIII bee constantly entertained. They
attCu-el me dinner az the White House
East night VIII De among the guests at
the German embassy tonight, tomorrow
night WIll be the guests OF Mrs Sheri-
dan ut dinner, again at the German em-
bdssy Monday night, and Tuesday night
viii be- the guests Of honor al "a large
dinner. with General and Mrs Gillespie
al hosts. Mrs. John W. Foster Will give
q tea Monday afternoon ia honor of
Mrs. Grant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
DAVIS Personal Gossip.

Mrs A. O. MeCliutock has az a guest
Miss Reynolds of East Orange, n. j.,
who Is being constantly entertained by
Mrs McCIntock's Irieads. Miss Rey.
nolds was present at the uHveiliug cere-
monies of the Frederick the Great
statue today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
Book Shelf Asides.

IN the editorial management Of most
OF the magazines started in this coun-
try earE in the last century relatives
of DR. Edward Everett Hale had at least
some share. This fact gives special in
serest u the new chenteT IN the new
edition OF his Memories Of Hundred
Years. devoted 70 The History Of
Magazines
The old and familiar salmon-pink
cover Of THE Literary Digest has at
last been discarded by the publishers
for a new and artistic design printed in
hun aad black on super-caiendh1ed
paper This now cover contains two open
-Gueis = hich viii be changed eacn week.
one containing the contents, the other
portrait IN haif-tOne OF the man most
cOnspicuously before the public during
the current week.
Daniel Gregory Mason's new book.
/ Beethoven and His FOreruuners, tells
IN untechnical fashion the story % The
development of Instrumental music up
20 its first great elimination in the
work Of Beethoven. The Macmillan
Company VIII publish this month the
new book by MI Mason, who viii be re-
membered as the author Of a similar
book issued last year. From Greig 10
Brahms"
The first large edition CT Mr. Jack
LOndOns new novel. The Sea-WOlf. 4"
was entirely sold out in advance Of pub
LEGATION. The second edition OF 20 900
copies is already in the hands OF the
; binders.
D.. Newell Dwight Hills new book
viii be published this month by The
Macmillan Company under The title OK
[ ''fhe Patron Saint of the Orchards:
The Romance Of a Forgotten Hero"
The FORGOTTEN hero Is Il man. well
known and liked IN his day. who spent
bis life introducing fruit trees, especial
ly apple trees. into Ohio. Kentucky. Illi-
Eois Indiana, ard other States of the
Middle West In pioneer days. His self
appointed task was, OF course. attended
by great hardshipS, but those who came
afler him loved him for mas iabOrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Genera! Gripenberg has started for
the front. This action, coming so soon
after his death from apoplexy. might
create surprise except for the we'll
known habit OF the Eastern correspond
ents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

The Secretary Of the Navy. Mr. Nor
ton, who is I'm New York today. viii be
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas r
Walsh this evening AT the New YOra
horse show Mr and Mrs Walsh will
remain lu New York until next Friday
as they have numerous dinner engage
meuts iu that city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

4 French jockey club objects 10 the
court verdict for $4,000 against it and
in favor of Tod Sloan. Sympathy viii
be with Tod. although it must be con-
fessed that while in France be violated
the rules OF courtesy by winning races.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Mrs. b. H. Warder and the Misses
Warder VIII leave Washington and sail
from New York for Europe December 10.
They viii spend the winter abroad.
Miss Alice Warder Is now the guest Of
Mrs Hewitt at Lenox.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19
"seriaIizing" Science.

Sterilization IS no longer confined 10
books Of fiction. it seems. D. Appleton
& Co.. have just received an offer for
the serial rights of THE story of Wire
less Telegraphy." by A. T. Story 1t Is
scientific book
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

The proneness Of army and navy men
10 take their orders from Cupid is dis
turbing the two departments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Mrs. Walter Fairfield gave q charming
small dinner last evening i'm her home.
f. l5 DC Sales Street Her guests were
Mrs Siu}Neatnt, of New York Mrs
D,lan. Mrs. Jester. Lieutenant NORTON
Lieutenant McLHle and State Senator
Macueu, OF West Nireiuil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Joseph Mulhattou is under arrest at
San Francisco for burglary. If he will
plead guilty everybody will believe him
innocent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

A Chicago man compelled his wife
Co educate herself so as TO be ut 10 as
s0ciatc with him. and she didnt get
much education before she knew she
was TOO -0o1 for such association. A
little learning is said to oe dangerous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-19

Apparently. much Of the blue blood
Of the horse show belongs 20 the horses.
Al least the commentators are ready
with "a hout for the quality Of specta-
TORS