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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24
mne and stTeeatR weafRs5f sf JOURNALISM

BY colonelGE Ed of Weekly
indicates little regard for himself for the fellows
of his craft, what can he in expect FROM OTHERS
Precisely there is the line drawn by journalists themselves
against the profession of journalism 1t that they do
really respect themselves and their coaboers they do But by
every possible method they convey the impression that they do
They prefer be regarded AS CYNICAL RATHER
THAN AS SINCERE; smart, alert successful rather than
thoughtful, capable and worthy
The sneerg silly and nexcusabe remark savorng of the vu
garity of the ostenaousy se made II journalist
newspaper man. has done check the growth ideals
in the minds of thousands of young than like uerance
made by willing burn truth upon the altar of epgram Of
all of who have mind endeavor
public service there probably whose perspective AT
SOME POINT OF HIS CAREER has been blurred by this
stupid differentiation.
The contrast of of only phrasing and inconse
qunta But the idea conveyed the deliberate nsnce be-
ing regarded merely cync but mechanics indeed
day aborers has been fruitful of infinite harm both within and
without profession requiring the greatest skill of intellect the finest
right and wrong the forceu form
expression AND THE HIGHEST ORDER OF MORAL COUR-
AGE That the potent agency the evolution of this Ame
nation should be thus dbased appearance surely
thing but crdab those responsible for and those who them
selves should guard jealousy their good than
the honor of their craft
DO 1T is COURAGE
UNITE THE IDEALsM THE
MOST POTENT FORCE PROGRESS, ENLIGHTEN-
MENT GOOD WILL LIES IN THE FREE PRESS OF AMERICA
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

a bit of the stage for the purpose Of
improvising a trap After .his was
done we found that 1t was twelve feet
to the ground underneath. but this diff
ficulty was overcome by piling dry
goods boxes under the stage to form a
platform upon which the gravedigger
was to stand. The box of dirt, the
skulls and bones all being placed in DO
sition, the trap was replaced, and we
were ready for the performance Night
came the play proceeded uneventfully,
we arrived at the churchyard scene,
the trap was taken up. thrown aside
and the curtain rung up. The dialogue
between the clowns being over. one
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

while grand stand and souvenir conces-
sions form another source of revenue.
The various functions connected with
installing the president in Office are the
outgrowth of custom, and the govern
ment in its official capacity makes no
provision for them. The most that
congress does is to appropriate $4,000
for the maintenance of good order and
give the use of the pension Office for
the inaugural ball. The central fea-
ture of the days ceremonies, the tax
ing of the oath of Office and delivery
of the inaugural address, remains a
simple affair, but the accessories of
this function have grown in number
and elaborateness with passing years
The chairman of the committee which
has charge of the arrangements for
Mr.. RoosOvelt's Inauguration is Briga-
dier General John NJ. Wilson, U. S. A,
retired. He is assisted by corps of
clerks and various subcommittee in
carrying out the numerous details
which must be properly attended to
that the occasion may be success.
He has appointed as grand marshal of
the day the lieutenant general of the
army, Adna r. Chaffee. General
George H. Harries Of the District of
Columbia will command the national
guard organizations in the parade, and
the civic organizations will be led by
B. II. Warner Of Washington.
While many impressive spectacles are
connected with Inauguration day, the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

He has visited the president several
times and talked over the days when
Mr.. Roosevelt was ranchman and
Bullock was rounding up cattle rus
tiers. 1t was this same Seth who went
to musicale at the White House one
day at the presidents request. He
gazed absently out of the windows for
a time while somebody played sonata
on the piano. 1t was just bit classic
for cowboy ears. Presently Mr. Roose-
velt happened along How do you
like the music, SethY' he inquired.
The captain shifted his quid. "It's
little too far up the gulch for me,
Mr. President" he replied.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

the capitol. On arrival there he goes to
the east front, where the oath of office is
administered by the chief justice of the
supreme court, Melville w. Fuller, wear
ing his silken robe. Here he delivers
his inaugural address. After this he en-
ters his carriage and returns to the ex-
ecutive mansion. followed by the or
ganizations participating in the parade.
After a short period of repose he takes
his position in the reviewing stand at
the White House and greets the thou
sands of admiring fellow citizens Of
the various marching organizations
who pass before him. On the conclu-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24
President
ROOSevelt'S
Inauguration

IE residents of
the District of
Columbia ex-
pect. that about
100000 people
will journey to
Washington to
take part in
the Inaugural
ton of Presi-
Qent R0OSeVelt
on Saturday,
March 4. or wit
ness that func-
ton and the
spectacles tobe
seen in connec-
ton with it.
They are doing
all that they
can to make
the Inaugural
tion of Mr..
Roosevelt dig
nifed, impress
i've and in eV-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

of the part, but never found an oppor
tunity to do So
Come in when play The Merchant
of Venice tomorrow evening" suggest
ed Mr. Mansfield.
How can I? My acting will keep
me busy"
Would you like to see me act the
part now" asked Mr.. Mansfield. Miss
Rehan, somewhat surprised. replied in
the Affirmative. The actor led her to
the stage of the theater where his
company had gathered
81 will defer the rehearsal of Ivan
the Terrible until this afternoon" said
Mr.. Mansfield. I'VE will play The
Merchant of Venice this morning for
Miss Rehan."
Thus Shakespeares comedy was per-
formed in its entirety during the morn
ing, with the distinguished actress as
an audience of one.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

cry, but there was
certain business Of
the play that de-
manded some kind
Of prep ara tion-
namely, the burial
Of Ophelia. There
was no trap through
which to lower her,
and yet she must be
got rid of someway.
So permission was
obtained from the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Ildllu Vi Odpldlu
Seth Bullock, the
famous scout and
former marshal of
Deadwood. T b Y
will grace the pro-
cession in compli-
ment to President
Roosevelt, who was
once a cowboy him
self. Bullock used
to be the terror of
the bad men in the
days when the
Deadwood section
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

legs again, then closed mis- eyes and
dropped. He was picked up supposed
ly dead. but recovered consciousness at
the hospital and in few days was out
on crutches.
"Why did you drop, Patg' some one
asked him. "You should have waited
for fire net"
''Oi wuz afraid the woire 'ud break.
sor." was Pats reply.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

One night FRITZ Scheff gave a party
to a few intimates in her apartments.
Among the performers were two negro
singers who are prominent in vaude-
vile. They had no idea of the iden-
tity of the hostess of the evening Their
ragtime selections made a great hit
with the party, which included Max
ime Elliott, Ethel Barrymore and Cos
mo Gordon LennoX Miss Scheff sug
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Sir Henry Irving, at reception that
was rendered TO him in Philadelphia by
a literary club, narrated some of the
memories of his youth.
My transforming days" he said,
"seem very distant, and yet very dear
to me now. recall with particular
pleasure a melodrama of crime in high
inces for two successful seasons long
time ago.
''My part called in the first act for
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24
Academic Culture
And Race Suicide
By President HALL of Clark University

there any truth in the old of Huxley that ounce
of heredty worth of education follows that if
academic makes the supreme JOY of parenthood less
ardently craved it is already BIOLOGlCALLY bankrupt
Perhaps the gvest danger of academic culture that twenty years
after graduation about oneha of the girls of three womens
colleges graduates of nine eastern colleges for
ARE UNMARRIED.
The differentiation male and female students is In EVERY
ORGAN AND FACULTY The female conservative less
diverse of her than less prone to de-
ory of body and specialization Of mental activity less disposed
TO EVERY VICE and deception and crime save
infanticide.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

week after what
Barrymore had sup
posed was the def
initely agreed upon
arrangement had
been reached the
actor received a
note from the man.
ager asking him to
call. When Barry
more responded to
the summons the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

such magnifcence. When the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt proceed to the plat
form erected for them in the great
court of the pension building and the
signal is given for the gayety to begin
they will look out upon sea of faces,
an array of resplendent uniforms and
elaborate toilets and an assemblage of
distinguished personages.
The lighting of this great scene will
be accomplished by means of electric
lamps blazing from almost every foot
of space on the walls and ceilings in
colors of crimson, green and gold.
Floral and flag decorations will be
elaborate. Formerly it was the Gus
tom for the president and his wife and
the vice president and his wife to make
the circle of the court in opening the
ball. but this practice led to such a
crush that it will be discontinued at
the next ball. and the presidential
party will simply be escorted to their
places on the platform. As the func-
tion occurs on Saturday evening dane
ing will stop at u o'clock. No intoxi-
eating fluids will be dispensed in con-
nection with it. and so far as the ball
itself or its adjunctS are concerned no
one attending iEwili have any excuse
for possessing "big head" the next
morning. Tickets OF admission to the
ball will be 50 each. Carriages for the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

center Vi all lulSI
est. the cynosure
of all eyes. is the
chief magistrate
himself. who on
this day assumes
the obligation Of
upholding the con
stitution and guard
ing the interests of
the republic. He
appears first when
he leaves the White
H - 1..s -
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

ing, being conversant with the writings
Of such thinkers and philosophers as
Herbert Spencer, John Stuart Mill, Ba-
con and Huxley. He was chosen prin-
cipal chief of the Greek Nation in 1S99
Mr. Porter gets his title of general
from having been war chief of his ma
ton. He resided for some time at
Washington in the interests of the In
dians and often pleaded their cause
eloquently before committees Of con-
gress.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

theater fire. When
the fire was first
discovered Pat was
up in the scene loft.
He yelled "FireH'
then opened a win
dow and went out
over the alley. hand
over hand, on an
electric wire. He
held there but a
moment. swung his
legs a bit, looked
1ou,u cx.y,.An HE
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

dark stage. In this
darkness l fought
with an old earl.
threw him heavily,
and, when he did
not rise after the
loud thud Of his fall,
| cried out:
Great heavens,
what have | doneT
" Usually t his
scene impressed and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24
By Wireless
From the
FOOtlights

HE stage doors
of the play
houses in which
Richard Mans
field and Ada
Rehan were APP
pearing in Bos-
ton opened on
the same street,
and the two
pHlAeTS lllel one
morning while
Mr.. Mansfield
was hurrying
TO Il rehearsal
of Ivan the
Terrible"
"How | should
like to see your
portrayal of
Shylock - re-
marked Miss
Rehan. Il have
wanted for a
long time to uat
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

gested that she
would like to hear
the Pierrot song in
the second act Of
"Babette" synco-
pated. But the
negroes had not
heard it. So she sat
down at the piano
and sang it. The
eyes of the colored
men expressed some
-, ,rrT.1I
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Francis Wilson, whose new cousin
Billy" by Clyde Fitch, is a success in
New York, says that Maurice Barry
more once made the rounds of the Of
fees of the theatrical managers in Lon
don trying to get them to put on new
play that Barrymore himself had writ
ten. One of the managers to whom
Barrymore had read the play seemed
much impressed Before their inter-
view had ended. says Harpers Weekly,
it had been decided to give the piece
an early production and to have Barry
more "do" the leading role. About
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24
No. SO

went with "stoup of wine," and the
first gravedigger, merTily singing, "A
pickaX and a spade" leaped into the
open grave. but instead of landing up
on the boxes that had been placed there
he disappeared. We heard a splash
and yell, for the fellow had jumped
into the Chesapeake bay. He was down
under the building in impenetrable
darkness and splashing waters eight
feet deep. The hall was built on piles,
and the back extended far out on the
shore During the night high tide
came in and washed the boxes away,
together with our useful props, the
bones and Yorick's skull. The poor
clown was finally rescued, but it was
probably the first time on record that
Hamlet ever furnished the principal
sensation of modern tank drama"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

ago were over 100000. n
The government is under no direct
expense for these affairs. as in the case
of social functions at mOnarchial courts
abroad. They are got up by the
residents of the capital. and those who
go pay their way OF course the large
majority of those who attend the in
auguration do not see the inside of the
pension building at this time but they
see the imposing Inauguration parade
and in the evening the grand display of
fireworks from the Washington monu-
ment grounds In the parade this year
will be some 5000 soldiers of the reg
ular army and marines from the navy
and at least 10000 national guardsmen
from various states. The presidents
escort will be composed of Squadron A
Of New York, which was his escort
when he was inaugurated governor of
New York, and a delegation from his
old regiment of rough riders. The lat
ter will be in khaki uniforms blue
shirts and slouch hats. Many civic or
ganizations will be in line. There will
be a number of Indian chiefs in the
parade including Geronimo, the Apache,
and Sioux, Comanche and Blackfeet
warriors, together with $50 students
from the Carlisle Indian school, will
add picturesqueness to the pageant
Another wild west feature will be the
band Of "cow punchers" who are to
attend the Inauguration under COM
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

evening will be not
less than $40 each.
T W e n ty dollars
will represent the
minimum expense
to a man who takes
his wife to the ball,
and this does not
include supper or
the ball gown. Sew
eral concerts will
be given in the pen
sion building fol-
lowing Inaugural
ton day. The re-
ceipts from the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

IIIVN NI ny dUNIIVIING
tremendously, but | remember one
night in Birmingham when a coster
with one little witticism turned my
outcry and the darkness and the old
earrs tragic fall into ridicule and
laughter. | have never seen that cos
ter, but | remember his voice well. 1t
was slow, dry voice, like Mark
Twain's, and it manifested itself just
after the fall of my aged and noble
antagonist. The old earl had dropped
heavily, and in the silent obscurity l
had cried, Great heavens, what have l
doneY when the coster spoke up:
Strike light, young fellow, and
Wen have a look
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

amaZement as well FHII n NOIIHVT'
as delight at the beautiful voice of
the prima donna. After Miss Scheff
had sung the number two or three
times they reproduced it in ragtime
with happy effect Then the party
went on At the close of the vaudeville
entertainment, when the ragtime men
were leaving, one of them whispered to
Miss Scheffs husband Baron Won
Bardeleben: Say, mister, that wife of
yours is all right If she had her voice
cultivated she would be good enough
for the stage"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

manager said: FRANCIS WILSON
Il like the play, old fellow, and I'm
going to give it fine production; but.
really, | don't see how | can use you in.
the cast. Your beastly American ac-
cent won't do at all, you know They
don't like it here" C
"That's odd" said Barrymore. They
tell me on the other side that | won't.
do on account of my beastly English
accent. What on earth am l to do
give recitations on the Transatlantic
steamers?"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Things that actually occur on the
stage are often more ludicrous and
startling than the invented incidents Of
the press agents." said James Young,
who is appearing with Miss Viola Allen
as Sebastian in Twelfth Night" and
as Florizel in THE Winters Tale" 81
was playing Shakespearean repertoire
throughout the south and received an
offer Of guarantee to put ON Ham
let at the little town of Crisfield, on
the eastern shore Of Maryland. The
theater in Crisfield was not theater,
but a long, narrow hall with a platform
at one end for us and rows of benches
for the audience. We could use no seen
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Maclyn Arbuckle of Henry w Saw
ages '"rhe County Chairman" compa-
ny has played many parts during his
career on the stage and has ranged
from Hamlet down to musical comedy
of the slap stick variety. At one time
he essayed the part of lovelorn tenor
in an opera company. A certain high
note was quite beyond the reach of
Arbuckle, and after several Intellectual
efforts to reach it during rehearsal the
conductor glared at him and said, "Ar-
buckle, after this when you come to
that note l guess you had better dance
it."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-24

Tody Hamilton, the circus man, tells
a story about an English show which
had been playing to poor business.
Finally the performers, with tumbler
named Zeno at their head, went to the
management and insisted on receiving
their back pay. They We're put off re-
peatedly. A definite date was at last
promised, but the time arrived, and
still there was no money. Zeno expos
tulated, whereupon the management
explained that it had begun to pay
salaries. commencing with the names
beginning with A, and so on. but that
the money had run out somewhere in
the SIS The company walked home.
A year later Zeno appeared at the Of
fees of the circus and asked for an en-
gagement
Certainly" said the manager I'VE
will take you on at an increased salary.
Now let me enter your name Mr..
Zeno. is it notl"
zone moment" said the performer.
"This year my name is Ajax"
Bruce McRae, the English actor, who
is Ethel Barrymore's leading man in
her new play. Sunday" tells a story
about an Irishman's experience in
Evening journal., 1905-09-13
SECOND victim
WAS IDENTIFIED
Bodies of Captain Bray and
Lad Johnson Sent TO
Philadelphia
DROWNED IN DELAWARE RIVER

The second victim OF the drown
Ing accident in the Delaware river be-
tween here and Chester on Thursday
last, was Identified at the morgue here
to-day as Jacob Bray, Of No 106 Segal
street. Philadelphia. The body OF the
boy. who was with Bray at the time
their yawl capsized in the wake OF the
steam barge which was giving them a
tow. was Identified yesterday by Harry
f. Johnson, OF No. 1886 North Front
street. also Of Philadelphia. as his son.
Both bodies were shipped by Deputy
Coroner James II. Chandler to Phila-
delphia today and viii be inferred in
that city Bray's remains were identi-
fed by a member OF his family He
was the captain Of the barge Mary
Hahn. a bay vessel plying between
Philadelphia and points IN lower Della
ware She sunk several days ago at
the mouth of Jones' river and Bray and
the johnson boy left the boat in the
yawl IN which they afterward met
death
Evening journal., 1905-09-13
FARMER SLAIN
WHILE RETURNING
FROM THIS CITY
John w. Carter, of Elan,
Pa, Murdered by Negro
Farm Hand
SLAYER ESCAPED AND
IS STILL At LIBERTY

John W. Carter, a well-known farmer
and marketman Of Elan. a village in
Delaware county, Pa, near Brandywine
Summit, was found at 1 o'clock this
morning at his home, lying dead in his
market wagon. He had been to the Will
mington market with two wagonloads Of
the produce Of his farm. Carter drove one
Of the teams, and the other was driven
by colored man who had been a short
time in his employ and who is believed to
be his slayer.
Mr.. Carter disposed of his produce in
this city and early last evening ne and
the colored man started for his home at
Elam Carter's team was ahead on the
return trip, and it is supposed that some
vhero on the road the colored man
climbed into the rear of his wagon and
killed his employer.
When the teams were found in the farm
yard at l o'clock this morning the farmer
was found lying dead in the bottom Of his
wagon A bloody bag containing a stone
was found lying near his body.
MURDERER OF GREAT STRENGTH.
When struck on the head he fell back
ward from his seat and was found just
as he had been left after being struck
10 death. The murderer must have been
a man Of great strength for Carriers
skull was crushed.
Strange 20 say, the money the victim
had received for his produce. quite
sum, was found in his pocket. his murd-
erer evidently being frightened away be-
fore he secured it. The colored man, who
was \ stranger recently employed by Mr..
Narter, has not been seen since he left
here with his employer.
The murder has caused great excite
ment, and the neghborhood is being
searched for the murderer, who has left
no trace Of his movements
KNOWN ONLY AS HOWARD.
The slayer was known only as How
ard, he having been engaged by the
farmer on Monday. He was found walk
ing along a road and was hired
The murderer IS five feet six inches In
height, has a small dark moustache and
beard, o pimpiy face and sulicn look.
He wore short dark coat. light brown
trousers and blnck slouch hat. Coroner
Gilmour and County Detective Berry, Of
Delaware county. Pa, and the authorities
Of this city and the surrounding country
were at once notified and a search Tor the
murderer was. begun. ~
Isaac Cornog, postmaster and storekeep-
er at Concord, lives near the Carter place.
He was one Of the first notified Of the
murder and with other citizens formed a
posse and a search is now being made for
the murderer
DR.. Darlington, the nearest physician,
was summoned and he hurried 10 the
scene. but he could do nothing.
FARMER DROVE AHEAD.
The family Of Carter know nothing
about him after ne left home yesterday
morning until the arrival of the horses
and wagons early this morning, when his
body was found. 1t was learned from peo-
pie living along the road that on the
homeward trip from this city that Car
ter's double team. which he was driving.
was in the lead and the colored man was
driving in the rear. They kept close to-
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