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The Washington times., 1905-11-10
Shonts and His Critics.

If the Hon. Theodore P. Shonts,
chairman OF the Isthmian Canal
Commission, is half as vigorous in
action as he is emphatic in state
ment the Panama canal. in an IN
expectedly brief space, will carry
the argosies of commerce from purple
sea TO purple sea" We believe that
is the phrase.
To return, however, to Mr.. ShOnts.
He has discovered there are persons
and corporations in this country who
do not at all care for the building
of an Isthmian canal. and who are
doing what they modestly can TO
throw obstacles in the path of the
canals construction. Does Mr.. ShOnts
speak Of them pleasantly and argue
with them soberly? Not at all. He
referred TO them last night as "an
industrious and voluble band of hired
Ananiases, moving to and fro in the
land" Then. in fine spirit of criti-
cal discrimination, he continues:
You can hear the members Of this
band chanting their song, singly and in
chorus. wherever men Congregates and
wherever a few reporters are gathered
together They are rehearsing Tor their
grand burst Of noise when Congress
shall have assembled When they are
not rehearsing they are putting the
views and other written forms Of news
paper publication, which they are send
IEg forth by thousands from their bu-
reaus Of publicity IN this and other
cities.
As one contemplates the output OF this
singular industry this factory of fiction,
as Shakespeare says OF Captain Du-
main: He Will lie with such vOlubility,
sir; ST., that you would think truth were a
That, 1t IS submitted, is a trifie
sweeping. Beyond doubt there are
interests that do not desire the build
ing of the canal, but not every critf-
cism Of canal construction and canal
commission methods emanates from
that source. It is altogether possible
for one to cherish a very firm friend
ship for the present canal project
and TO regard its completion as a nee
essary work OF patriotic develop
ment, and yet say some rather un-
kind things about what has been
done on the Isthmus 10 the past
Chairman Shonts should not look
for troubles If indications may be
relied upon, there are many on the
isthmus-some Of which, indeed, he
indicated in his speech last night
quite worthy of attention and likely
to absorb a great deal of time In
their solution. AS for the critics, he
may take one thing as assured. II
they really are "a band of hired
Ananiases" they cannot produce q
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
DAILY LIFE OF NATION
THROUGH VISITORS EYES

the lobby of the Ebbitt House this
morning.
I'VE regret the defeat OF Iferrick.''
said he; but II does not mean an
actual Republican defeat nor a repud-
iation OF Republican principles by the
State OF Mckinley Hanna, and Dick.
AS Governor Herrick says in his post-
election statement. it was a craze and
a game Of false pretenses.
in no way is It a Democratic VIC
tory. It was the first chance the vot-
ers had 70 smite kossism of the Cox
sort without hurting some one like Nc
Kinley or Hanna. 1t was 2 houseclean-
ing. and now things will go on more
virtuously in the Republican party, at
least.
'@The anti-saIoon league viii claim
the victory, and Pattison viii have
hard time OF it refusing the extreme de-
mands OF that organization No one
thinks that the Democrats viii help
the league. It was all a hypocritical
game for votes.
''Pattison. as an insurance president,
will appoint an insurance commissioner.
That fs the most important item for
the cornpanies who do business IN ONO.
and they contributed largely 70 the
Democratic campaign fund
Senator Dick, as chairman. Ola ms
best. but IL was an of year he viii
come outfOf II all personally ana poli-
ficaIlv stronger. Herrick was inclined
to run his own campaign. and he IS new
In politics. You will see Dick re0rgan-
ize things from now on
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
CHANCE
TO ESCAPE PRISON
Sentence May Be Remitted
After Six Months.
MUST PAY MORE MONEY
Only Big Sum for Parents of Girl he
Killed VIII Appease
French. ~ 81
MUST PAY MORE MONEY

There is still a slight chance, it -
believed, that the wealthy Elliott Fitch
Shepard will escape the ignominy OF
serving his three months Imprisonment
in French prison for having run
down and killed last August Madellns
Marduel at St. Ouen.
Appeal to French.
The United States State Department.
recently requested the French authors
ties to see whether, under any circum-
stances. the prison sentence for Mr..
Shepard could be avoided. To this re-
quest the French replied that they
could not. with any right, have the sem
tence RENTED. as it was the minimum
under the law, and the clamor of the
French populace was for the punish-
ment of Shepard.
The young man. in addition 10 the
prison sentence, had 20 pay flne or
S12o and $4,000 10 the girls parents.
When they refused TO do away with
the prison sentence the French authorl-
ties said Shepard would be given am
time to surrender himself TO serve -
sentence.
One Chance Left.
II is now intimated that If, within
six months. the popular excitement over
the matter has died down. Shepard
may escape Imprisonment BY paying a
larger sum as damages TO the girl
parents
Young Shepard is a son of the late
Col. Elliott f. Shepard, OF New York.
and a grandson Of the late w. H. van
derbilt.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
MARRIAGE LIsCENSES.

Ioseph Pickner. 81, and Annie Long, %
William Simms. 2S. and Ida camp
bell %
william s. Burke, u, and Pearl A Y.
Seller lS.
Charles Berry. p. and Lucy Wallace
%.
John c. Bradshaw, p, RooseNeit,
Okla, and Georgia Howard, IL, DlstIlS1
Of Columbia
Harry W Shelter. %, Wnliamsport.
Pa. and Jennie NJ. Harvey, q, Dls'rlcI
of Columbia.
Joseph WeIischek. p. and Nellie Boyd
p. both OF philadelphia, Pa.
John Constas, 81, and Maude Odell, Il
NiIber Harris, -. and Rosie Lee %
William Barney. -. and Annie Man
van d6
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
Health of Pope Plus
Worries His Advisers
Whole OF the Vatican--Is Suffering From
Heart Trouble and the Gout

PARIS, Nov. 10-Dispatches from
Rome have given rise to much dis
quietude regarding the health OF Pope
Plus Y. His immediate encourage and
the whole Vatican have become greatly
worried at evidence Of a physical de-
cline.
Il has been discovered the Pope has
been suffering for several years from
an affection of the heart, which latterly
has given his physicians much anxiety
Ills sufferings from gout. which has be-
come chronic. have also lately become
considerably aggravated.
The Pope's closest advisers have eau
toned him not 10 engage in further
fatiguing exercises. such as tllet held re-
Gently I'm the Vatican for the athletes o.
the great Catholic athletic festival.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
Code Doomed.
A BOON.

when Adam wore "A hgleaf suit
He might have been respected Ne'
ITad he explained to those who asked
cts Just a freak election bet
When Jonah in the whale sojourhed
And came out later, somewhat Wet
None would have doubted had De s''lu
ITS just a freak election BET
when Babylon's great king ate grass
His rovaI appetite to whet
Nome would have jeered had he set
forth:
"Tt's just freak election bet
So take this hint and Fortunes knocks
VIII never give you cause 70 fret:
Each time you play the consarned feol
Explain: a freak election bet
-MeLandburgh WilsoIs
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

They have told him that his tempera-
ment is quite the opposite of the late
Leo XIII. who was so well able TO
stand long fatigue. While Leo was in
clined to be rather cold, and completely
self-oontained. pope Plus Is OF an emo
tionsi disposition. impressionable and
easily aeitated.
The adherents OF the old Papal policy
Of vigorously upholdiug the church's
right 10 temporal power. opposed by the
late Pope Leo and equally set aside BY
Pope Plus. are giving the pontin con-
siderable trouble in undermining his
policy OF maintaining the entente
cordiale with the Italian government.
! These cares and worries, added TO his
/ natural physical failings. are said to BE
! seriously undermining his health.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
MRS. BONAP ARTE
WILL ONLY VISIT
Not Coming to Capital for
Winter Residence.
SHAWS IN SMALL BOX PARTY
Saw Play at Belasco Last Night With
Guests From Chicago-Gaffs
Return.

Secretary Bonaparte left the city yes
terday afternoon for Bella Vista. his
country place in Maryland, and return
ed here this morning in time for the
Cabinet meeting at Il o'clock. Mrs.
BOnapagte has ordered her Baltimore
residence put in order, and will close
Bella Vista TO go to the city the first Of
December. She Will spend two or three
days out of each week in Washington.
but viii not come here permanently for
the season.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

lasting effect under present condi-
tions on the public mind. If they
have a real criticism to make, the
chairman and the commission would
do we'll to give ear.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
EVERYBODY WORKS BUT MOTHER.

Every body works but mother.
She gads around all day;
Goes 10 women's meetings;
Takes in the matinee.
Father tolls and worries
lie has "A good time-nit;
Everybody works at our house
But Ata--she's quit?
Father" IA Ptttsburg Dispatch
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

roll. daughter OF the backgrounds
will be the only attendant Mr. Carroll
was for many N-2-- connected with the
consular service of this country, and
was stationed for about fifteen years IN
Dresden Germany
Representative William 3. Mchinie,-'
of Indiana. has taken the residence, III
Connecticut avenue. for the coming sea-
So
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs. Leslie NJ. Shaw. wife OF the Sec
retary of the Treasury, occupied boA
at the Belasco last night, having with
her the Misses Shaw and Mr.. and Mrs.
Trout, Of Chicago. Mr.. Trout is here
to attend the convention of the Ma
tional Hardware Association at the
Arlington.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gaff and Miss
Zaidee Gam are back in Washington for
the winter. At present they occupy the
Barney residence, on Rhode Island
avenue, which they leased last
season, but viii take possession Of their
new residence. near Dupont Circle. be-
fore the winter is over.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
PATTISoN'S CAMPAIGN FAKE,
SAYS CAPITAL MAN FROM OHIO

Don't worry about Ohio, said w
L. Symons. president OF the OHIO Re
publican Association OF washington IN
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. John
Nj. Ellicott have come to Washington for
the season and are at their home on
Vermont avenue.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs. Hayne. widow of the late Judge
Hayne. of California, who was one Of
the wealthiest and most prominent men
of the State, Is spending the winter a.
the Shoreham, TO be near her son, who
is a student at Georgetown College.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
BONAP PARTE
TO CRUSH GUILTY
Independent Action on
Branch Death Looked For.
PROMISE MADE TO FATHER
Bennington Precedent Leads Officers to
Predict Squelching of Mid
shipments Code.

The tragic result of the fight at the
Naval Academy last Sunday between
Ridshipmen Merriwether and Branch
which ended in the death of Branch,
may be followed by more serious conse-
ouences to the survivors than Fepri-
mand or reduction in grade. The Presi-
dent and Secretary Bonaparte both as
sured Col. James r. Branch. the dead
midshipman's father. that the inyestiga-
ton of the death would be thorough and
that proper action would be taken 10
punish the guilty ones:
The death in the opinion of many OF
the officers of the navy, was que eiltlt NJ ~ ~
to the fight which was the result OF the
pecuIfBr code at the Academy Ihe posi-
ton of both midshipmen was such that
neither could maintain his social stand
h thought that Branch an upper classman,
had treated him unjustly. is said to nave
fnsuIted Branch.
Branch Challenged.
The matter was taken TO the higher
class and it was decided that the two
must fight. Challanege was sent TO
AIerriwether who promptly accepted
Seconds. a referee and timekeepers were
apoointed and the fight was on,
4 clot of blood formed on the brain
of young Branch and resulted in his
death. -
Fighting has been tolerated in the
Acadern-- since the beginning, and the
a-roduates have considered IL the only
practical method Of settling affairs OF
honor between the young students.
Code Doomed.
The fatal results of the present dis
mite may end the code which has gov
erned the midshipmen for half Gen.
tury. The attitude of the President ano
the Secretary of the Navy are taken
70 point to the abolition of the fstic en-
counters at the school.
What the action of the Secretary ol
the Navy will be is as yet matter ol
surnlise. but officers say, when his ac-
ton independent of the board OF inquiry
I'm tie matter of the Bennington IS re-
merpbered. there may be more thah =
v..,,.-irnand Of the student and an investi-
ration of the conditions at the Academy
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs. ] X Polk, Of Washington, Is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. Leland
Brush, in College Place. Va.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mr. Hearsts charge Of fraud is sus-
tanned by his personal observation at
the polls The man who voted ahead OF
hlm was challenged. and the man who
followed him was arrested.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
FRANKLY A CRATER.

i might attend some sabbath Scnoo-
Among the ones / pass.
If ] knew whore ] could get in
y rich mans Bible class
Louisville Courier Journal.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
Not Like EIihu Root.

1t is announced, sOlemnly, though
not officially, that ''an informal re-
quest was lately made through the
State Department to the French gov
eminent to prevent the disgrace by
Imprisonment of Elliott Fitch Shep-
ard, OF New York. who was recently
sentenced to three months imprison-
ment and to pay a fine Of 600 francs
for running down and killing a young
girl with his automobile last Au
gust"
It seems scarcely credible-this tale
OF the State Departments interfer-
ence. without warrant, right, or Tea-
son, in the execution of the decree
of a court of friendly nation, rend-
cred in a case in which its Jurisdic-
ton was unquestioned. Were some
weakling of politics or undeserving
favorite of fortune occupying the
chair of Secretary OF State, this al
legged action would be conceivable.
To impute it to Secretary Root vto-
lates every just estimate Of the man.
Let it be recalled that this was not
young Shepard's first offense, though,
apparently, it was his first homicide.
He was known as a fast and reck-
less driver of motor cars, had been
the contributing cause of several ac-
cidents, and, on one occasion at least,
had been brought into court and
punished.
Instead of being excessive the
punishment that has been meted out
to him by the French tribunal is ex-
ceedingly mild The death of the
girl was due to Shepard's wanton
disregard of the rights of others-tc
mis- subordination of every considera-
ton of public safety to the fiighty
dictates of his eccentric fancy. Three
months for such a homicidei Il
should have been three years.
Shepard is son of the late Elliot
Fitch Shepard, and a grandson of the
late William H. Vanderbilt, Of New
York. His family connections IL
this country are wealthy and promi
nent and able 70 WELD no small DO
litical influence.
That these considerations shoult
suggest themselves as an explana
tiOn Of the State Departments activi
" in the matter is inevitable. Tha
the explanation should express tn
actual situation, if it does SO expires
? IL, is a humiliating commentary upol
American honesty, good faith, an
2 love of fair play. If it is true, lie
2 no man ask II we are becoming
t race of snobs. Candor would com
t pei an affirmative reply.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Louis OF Battenberg ought 10 feel
at home in New York with the irish
and Germans giving the city a real
European air by abusing the King on
his birthday.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Clifford PInchot returned to Washing
ton yesterday and opened his residence
on Rhode Island avenue. His parents
are still IN New York. and will not $oin
him here for some time
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs A. E Bates, wife of General
Bates, is in New York for a week.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

There viii be some frenzied finance
in the Office OF the Pennsylvania State
treasurer between now and the day
Mr Berry takes charge.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

II Mr.. Herrick argued curing the cam
paign as he reasons In his statement Of
explanation. Il IS no wonder he got the
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

II viii take an 1S-inch main OF ora
tory and an unprecedented flow Of in
huence TO get that $750.000 out Of Con-
gress the District Commissioners arc
asking FOR a high pressure fire service.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

A new history of Washington is an
nounced. We want to write the chap
ter on the James creek canal
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Now there's u kick from the Ameri-
cans in the Philippines because the
insular pOstmasters arc reading the
that go through the mails
What do they want-postmasters who
can't read2
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The -four inspector reports that the
small sacks sold in the District are
short weight. That ought TO make ou.,
biscuits light
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The Langley ark is to become a boat
house. It takes to water craft natur-
allv
The Washington times., 1905-11-10
AMBASSADOR
NOW IN WASHINGTON
Senor Don Joaquin D. CaSasus and His Family Are Now
Installed at the Embassy-Departure of Hugh
Gurney Regretted by Society.
MISS LENA TILLMAN,

Senior Don Joaquin D. Casasus, the
Ambassador from Mexico. and Sonora
Dona Catalina. A1tamiranO de Casasus
and their seven children arrived in
Washington last evening late, and are
now installed in the embassy. Their
eldest son, Hector. is almost twenty
years old, and the youngest child is
about four years old. A large corps Of
servants accompanied them from Mex
leo
Hugh Gurney, secretary OF The British
embassy, viii leave Washington Mon
day having been transferred from his
post here 10 a similar one in Holland.
Walter Beaupre Townley. counselor Of
the embassy, and Lady Susan Town
ley Will entertain the embassy staff at
dinner in his honor this evening. He is
a favorite in society here. and MS
transfer is regretted.
Walter Beaupre Pownley and Lady
Susan TownIey viii go over to New
York tomorrow. where they will at
tend the ball given by Prince Louis. on
board the Drake. next week.
His majesty the horse viii receive
the homage of fashionable New York
and lovers Of mans best friend at
Madison Square Garden next week The
tventy-Grst annual exhibition of the
National Horse Show Association viii
begin on Tuesday. and Will be con-
tinued until Saturday night. The eN-
hibition promises to be the greatest af-
fair of its kind ever held.
There are so many entries IoI me
show that IT was found necessary 10
build extensions on the sidewalk on
two sides of the Garden to accommo-
date all the horses There VIII De %'o'V''
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Every time the Canal Commission
issues a financial statement il is fol-
lowed by noticeable depression in the
spade market.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Now that the hunting season is open
ing. the country expects Secretary
Hitchcock TO get his usual bag Of
land-grafters-
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The deposed bosses might make good
managers for college athletic associa-
tf0ng
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs Russell Sage is still suffering
slightly from the effects OF her recent
illness and was unable to attend the
eleventh annual luncheon of the Emma
Willard Association in New York, but
the members assembled in the Hotel
Manhattan pledged their affection TO
their president in the following toast;
ITO each other and one other and that
other-Mrs. Russell Sage.
Mrs. John Craig Havemeyer presided
and Chancellor McCracken. of New York
University delivered an address, in
which she lauded Emma Willard and
discussed her admirers claim 10 place
for her in the Hall of Fame.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

No wonder Mr.. WINS lost. The Tribune
has been trying 70 elect him with poetry
like this;
With their crosses
People elect bosses
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

worth of prizes and ribbons, the latter
awards being valued by the competitors
more than the more intrinsic prizes.
The association was the original and
the first horse show held twenty-Oue
years ago. Nowadays the show SYM
bOlizes the opening Of the society sea-
son. Rich society folk have adopted
outdoor horse shows as a regular part
OF their summer diversions at the re-
sorts on Long Island and in New Jer-
sey. There were sixteen outdoor horse
shows in New York State during the
past summer, seven of them on Long
Island, and there were eight I'm New
Jersey.
The show next week viii be attended
by Prince Louis of Battenberg, Miss
Alice Roosevelt, the Vanderbilts, the
Whitneys. Waldorf Astor. jr.. Commo-
dOre L. T. Gerry, Admirals Evans,
Davis. Brownson. and Coghlan, Sill
Percy Sanderson. and host Of the best
known nOtables of the country.
The boxes at the show range in price
from S2z5 To $500. An inspection Of the
entry list shows that there will be
about 40 classes OF horse exhibits
making il the largest horse show ever
given in this country, and probably also
greater than any similar exhibition ever
known in Europe.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Miss Helen Torsythe is visiting Mrs
+. o. Williams and family in Kenyoa
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The Grafter's Almanach, November
10 Misery loves company, but net TOO
darn much Of g.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

General and Mrs. Ernst and Miss
Ernst, after an absence Of several years,
will occupy their home on Connecticut
avenue.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew TrimbIe have
issued invitations to the wedding reeep-
ton OF their daughter. Francis Marion,
and Dr. Henry Fenno SaWtelle, on
Wednesday evening, November p, from
s until 10 o'clock, In their residence,
1920 Rhode Island avenue.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mrs. Dundas Lippincott has returned
from Europe. where she spent the sum
rner, and will make a visit to her par
ents in this city before going 10 her
home in Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Mr.. German isn't the only American
who has mistaken the gang plank for
yiie Vrhole ship of state.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The wedding Of Miss Maud A. Brem-
cr. Of Boston. Mass. TO William $ Car
roll. of this city. viii take place in the
homo of the brides mother. Mrs. Brem-
or. on Wednesday. November 10. The
ceremony viii be performed at noon
with only the relatives and few init
mate friends present. AIiss Grace Car
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

The black hand seems 10 have been
at work in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1905-11-10

Representative Nicholas LonEworth
has leased for the coming winter the res
idence of Mrs. John j. Jones. S3l Eight
eenth street.