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The Washington times., 1905-03-27
Some Typical Stories
OF Maurice Barrymore
Noted Actor Was Quick at Repartee and Knew
How to Turn Joke on Some One Else
With the Utmost Ease.

Washington Is noted for Its story
tellers, who relate to one another In
clubs and private homes the good jests
and quips they have heard in all parts
of the world OF especial note is il,
therefore, when a visitor makes an i'm
preston as a story-teller of the first
class.
This distinction was attained here by
the late Maurice barrymore. the noted
actor, and father of Ethel Barrymore,
who is not only q stage celebrity in the
National Capital. but social fayorite
as well Maurice Barrymore stories
were always entertaining. and number
in which he himself figured showed his
quick wit His friends here always gave
him warm welcome.
Lambs Club Favorite.
In New York Barrymore told more
stories and more stories. were told of
him than any member the Lambs Club
ever had One day he strolIed into the
club and stopped in front of an impress
sionistic painting labeled Summer,
just presented TO the club.
What do you think OF it. Barry %
asked friend.
w eli, SdiQ the dClOG, ouiuIuSf ISL
as bad as she's painted
Quick to Explain.
During his happiest period, his early
married life, he and his wife, who was
George Drew, went to England to visit
his relatives, taking two of their little
children. The children had been brought
up as carefully as possible. but they
in, lcar cd r,le
phrases. While at dinner in the Blythe
ed, one of the Barrymore youngsters re-
marked to the other.
This soup is damn hot"
'Georgie,'I said Maurice, looking
sternly at his wife, haven't l often
warned you not to let the children stray
into the coachman's quarters, where
they hear such language"
Put Joke on Critic.
Barrymore. although very good look
ing was often careless about his dress.
One night he appeared on the stage in
a rather dilapidated evening suit and
one OF the critics wrote that it looked
as though Barrymore had got 1t for
S457. marked down from IS. Some one
asked Barrymore what he was going to
do about it.
IT can't dispute the estimate with
KIM" said the actor. His name is
Cohen
Surprised Modjeska.
While winning reputation as bril-
liant actor Barrymore was lazy and
often slighted his lines. He hated to
n,emorize. Nine. Modjeska one day re-
preached him for his Indifference and
reminded him that be owed it to her,
who had made him known all over the
country, to be more conscientious
MY dear madame" replied Barry
more in the most courteous tone, you
are in error if you think you made me
famous. / was known all over the
United States when the people thought
that Modjeska was the name OF a tooth
wash.
A Texas Experience.
While his company was at Marshall.
Tex, Barrymore had a very narrow es-
cape from death as a result of an ARRAY
which cost Ben Porter has nfe While
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Paymaster and Mrs. F. P. Sackett. for
aleliy Oh Boston, where Mr.. Sackett was
on duty FOR several years, are spending
some weeks with Mrs Sackett's parents
MI and Mrs. John Frederick Leech, of
Massachusetts avenue
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Representative and Mrs. E. Burd Cas-
SELL who are now at the Alcazer. St.
Augustine, Fla, with their two daugh-
ters. expect to return TO Washington
very Soon
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Mrs. Harry l. Hoyle. has moved TO
the home Of her sister, Mrs. Drury, Cos
Florida avenue. northwest, ! to remain
while Mr. Hoyle Is in Mexico Mrs
Hoyle and Mrs. prury will be pleased
TO see their friends on Thursdays
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Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Delano Roose-
Veit, who are to be the guests of the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the
White House during Easter week. are in
New York for the Wilmerding-Cuttine
wedding today,
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Lord and Lady Gordon-Lennox and
MISS Ivy Lennox, who earlier in the sea-
son We're guests in Wa shington. have re-
turned TO New York from Aiken. S. C.
"here they were members of q house
party entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Payne Whitney. Mr. and Mrs Payne
Whitney were also of the party.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

A dog was kicked off a train on the
IL In New York yesterday-which was
worthy of note. considering the large
number Of dogs in the manger on every
street car in every city every Day
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Commissioner West has found out that
the Washington garbage service is bad
"a discovery, by the way, that has been
made for some years at regular inter-
walls
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Russian ministers say there Is no lack
of funds for carrying on the war.
There's lack Of something, and money
doesn't seem able to buy it.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

More difficulty seems to beset tho
Hoolng or the little King Alfonso of
spain and new the British ambassador
An a. Madrid is authorized to deny the be-
.noinaI or the King and Princess Pa
lrlcia daughter OF the Duke OF CON.
naught va No4
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

A New York policeman makes the ac-
cusation that a woman punched" him.
ANY cop who'll pinch a woman ought
TO be punched
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

jules Verne. the romancer, is dead,
but the race-track romancers are with
Us as ever.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

And now the Ice trust VIII finish the
work so ably begun by the coal mag
mates
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Frederick Barber has gone to Califor.
MIA to join his sister, Mrs. George c.
Browne, who will return with him to
Washifig gton
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

The Symphony Orchestra has a new
board of directors, which may mean a
new set of tunes
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

That floating pool room in New York
harbor won't float-whereby much
money Is saved to the plungers
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Major and Mrs. George A. Ar1nes. Z.
. A, returned to the Shoreham yes
.eroay from their wedding tour in Mex
ico and California. they will receive
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Hugh O'Beirne, the secretary of the
British embassy. who is to replace Her.
bert Dering. arrived in Washington yes
terday, and will prepare to take up the
duties of his position immediately upon
the departure of Mr. Dering.
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Mrs. Fairbanks a Guest.

Mrs. Warren C. Fairbanks. who re.
Gently visited her husbands parents in
thls city, was the guest of honor at q
tea the last of the week in Pfttsburp
with her sister. Mrs. William Met.
calf, jr.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

as soon as Mrs. Reader gets out oi
print Mrs. Chadwick jumps in again,
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

The Rev. Armitage Staunton, of New
\ ork, is in Washington for visit, and
Is with friends al the Cairo.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

senator and Mrs. DRYDEN, before leav-
ing Washington. concluded the lease Of
me RESIDENCE. on the corner Of Eight
eeh,h ana . streets. formerly occuoied
as the Chinese legation. pieo
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

John Manning, of this city, and Miss
Bessie Jones, Of Lynchburg, Va, were
married last evening at the parsonage
of ST Peters Church, Rev, Father J. Nd.
O'Brien performing the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
Kane-ElIiott Marriage.

Another wedding which Is of interest
to Washington society. especially the
President and Mrs Roosevelt. is that OF
Capt Woodbury. Kane. a Rough Rider
under Colonel Roosevelt in the Spanish
American war, and from time TO time
visitor at the White House. to Mrs.
Sallie Hargous Elliott. at Aiken. 8. c..
today Center Hitchcock Will be best
man.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

would delight in witnessing the cere-
Lieut. Com Harry eKimmell Z. s. N,
and Mrs. Kimmell are receiving con-
gratuladons upon the birth of a daugh-
ter on March 25
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Ex-Lieut. Gov Timothy l.. Woodruff
announced yesterday the date OF his
marriage to Miss Isabella Morrison as
April 22. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodruff will
live u BROOKLYN
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
DEATH Of AzP|ROz
STOPS RECEPTION
Invitations Recalled by the
Baroness Sternburg.
PERSONAL GOSSIP OF DAY
Senator and Mrs. Burrows Will Spend
Spring Months at Home in
Washington

The German Ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg. who have fer some time
had invitations cut for q dinner and
reception tomorrow night, have recalled
the invitations, and will, with the other
higher diplomats CT the corps, enter into
no social festivity on account of the
death and funeral services OF the Mexi-
can Ambassador. Senior de Azpiroz.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Lieutenant Won Bredow, of the Ger
man army, and one time attache OF the
German embassy In this city, will sail
for America April 20. and after his ar
rival here arrangements will be made
for his marriage to Miss Frances New
lands, daughter Of Senator and Mrs
NeWlanGs.
The engagement of Miss Newlands
and Lieutenant Won Bredow was an
nounced at a dinner at her father s
house during the past winter. and it is
probable that the wedding will take
place very shortly after the young Of
ficers arrival In this country If the
precedent set by the former events OF
this nature In the Newlands family Is
carried out the affair viii be marked
by exceeding simplicity. though Miss
NeWlands has numerous friends who
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
Surprised Modjeska.
A Texas Experience.

A Texas Experience.
While his company was at Marshall
Tex, Barrymore had q very narrow es-
cape from death as result of an ARRAY
which cost Ben Porter has life. While
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
NO. 469o-A0RESS FOR A SMALL LAD
OR lASSlE.

positions on the town council, c. A.
Champlin. w. r. Horton. j. w. Sampson
and Frederic ". Cady were nominated by
Benjamin Martin, Hon. 8. s. Rich, O.
G.. Goodell and @. H.. Johnson. respective
~. All the nominees were chosen.
Benjamin Wilson was nominated for the
position OF Judge OF probate by Judge A.
A. White and for the position OF town
treasurer. David S. Ray was nominated
by Hon. II. +. Anthony. Both men were
elected.
For tax assessor for three years the
present incumbent, John Champlin. was
nominated by $. s. Barney, aud for tax
assessor for one year n. s. Babcock
nominated James E. Murphy, the present
holder OF the position.
For chool committeeman was selected
the present incumbent. Edwin r. Lincoln.
For the position OF second committeeman,
TO serve for three years, Hon. r. III. VIII
and he was elected unanimously.
The moderators and clerks for the sew
eral districts were elected as follows:
District Moderator. John r. Carpenter;
Clerk, Wheaton r. Hutchinson. District
Moderator. James O. Williams; Clerk.
James F.McManus. District 3-Moderator.
Ira ID. Gon: Clerk, w. IT. Mason, District
@Moderator. f. Fred Gottschalk. Clerk.
Walter s. McLane. District Moderator.
III. T. 1de; Clerk, Harry w. Ranney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
THE CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.

Very naturally President Roosevets order amending Rule MI,
section Z, OF the regulations established by the civil service commits
sion has caused uneasncss and even excitement at Washington.
The original rule provided that appointing officers in the executive
civil service shall report in detail to the commission all changes in
their departments as soon as made, with the reasons for making
them. Changes were 10 be filed and the dismissed employees were
TO be given time to make their defence.
The president, who is clothed with authority TO do so has made
a change under which the head OF each department NAV discharge
any employe when to his personal knowledge such employe is either
inefficient or incapable" At the present time there are more than
$4,000 civil service employees at the national capital, many Of whom
have grown old in the service, and as compared with younger and
brighter asprants on the classified lists might be considered in
competent.
1t is this class Of public servants who are made particularly
anxious and uneasy by the presidents order, and there would be
good reason for that perturbation If that order were intended to give
the heads Of departments a free hand in making a'clean sweep" as
was the practice with each change Of administration before the civil
system was established.
However. the president obviously had no intention of disturbing
any public servant who has been faithful, trustworthy and capable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
A SORRY FIGURE.

A sorry figure indeed did President McCurdy of the Mutual Life
Insurance company cut during his latest appearance as a witness
before the insurance investigating committee at New York. He was
clustering, defiant, vindictve and everything save frank and open in
his answers to the questions put to him. In extenuation of his re-
fusal to give definite replies he complained that the committee was
appointed to make a "exaniration" of insurance methods, while it
had actually developed into a n "inquishion." This seem to be 4
verbal distinction without a difference. 1t is possible that the in
dividual who is paid the big salary of 100000 a year for knowing
corning which he refused to testify, but if that be the case it may well
be asked upon what ground he deems himself entitled to draw am
nually $4,000? f'
AS a matter of fact, President McCurdy has darkened the cloud
of suspicion that hangs over the life insurance business. His attitude
toward the investigators, his evasions, his want of frankness and his
palpable irritation while under examination, go far to confirm the
prevailing belief that the poicyholders have been systematically bled
for the benefit of officers of the companies. He has certainly given
to the life insurance business the appearance of being controlled by
a league of corrupt rings organized for the disgraceful purpose of
muctng the people and turning the proceeds over to financial
syndicates.
And in the case of the Equitable there is sinister significance in
the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Thomas d. Jordan,
comptroller of the company, whose testimony was desired to explain
some of the shady transactions of the late Equitable management.
His son, who in the absence of the father was called a S a witness yes
terday, told the investigating committee that his parents left home
on the Tuesday following Labor day, that he does not know where
they are o whether they III alive or dead. He also asserted that he
does not know why they disappeared.
But life insurance may not be SO bad as it has been made to
appear by the McCals, the McCurdys, the Jordans and others of the
crowd who have been engaged in mulcting the poIcyholders sys-
tenaicauy and relentlessly. After the present muchneeded house
cleaning has been accomplished, after the guilty have been exposed
and punished, there ought and no doubt will be a reorganization of
methods and open and aboveboard accountings all around.
One thing is assured as a result of this investigation-that the
sacred trust funds will never again be used to fill the pockets of
grafters or to corrupt the men who make the laws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
BOY INJURED, SUES BY
FATHER FOR DAMAGES

Annie Jacques, a minor. has. through
Der father, George J. II. jacques. Of Paw
tucket. brought suit against the National
Novelty company to recover $4,000 for per
sonal injuries. Young jacques worked for
the defendant and on the 4th instant was
in the course OF his duties ordered 10
adjust a CLAMP on n moulding machine
about which were several sharp pointed
and revolving knives.
He asserts i'm his declaration that he was
not warned OF the danger OF tho job.
though IL was the duty of tho defendant
10 have so warned hi mbecause OF his
tender years.
His hand was caught by the shafting
and drawn into the machine and so badly
injured as 10 he henceforth OF little use,
according 70 statements In plaintiffs dec
l~aration fled In the Superior court to-
day. .
Thomas ?. Corcoran is attorney for the
plaintiff.
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led

EDWARDS-In this city. on Oct. s, At
the residence of his sister. Mrs. James
Chatterton. % Palmer street. Elijah G..
Edwards. aged 80 years, 4 months and
\ days.
Notice of funeral later.
lUTHER-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Lorenzo James. son of Edward +. and
Elizabeth 3. Luther. aged S months.
Notice Of funeral later.
MeooUoH-In this city. on the 18th
inst. Peter McGough.
Funeral from his late residence. No. %
Pettis street, on Friday. the 10Th inst. Al
$50 a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend. Services at the I'm
maculate Conception church AZ 2 a m.
Pawtucket and Riverpoint papers please
copy.
MuRRAY-In this city. on the 17th inst.
John p. son Of the late Thomas and
Catherine Murray.
Funeral from his late residence, ts
Myrtle street. Friday morning, the goth
inst. al $40 o'clock. Requiem mass At
the cathedral AZ 2 o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited 60 attend.
RlDhIL-In Pawtucket. on The 18th
inst. Laura a, wife Of Amos Ridall.
Funeral from her late residence. las
Pine street. Friday. oct. 20. at ? y. n.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend.
sMITH-In his city. tho 18th inst.
Philip Smith. IN his s5th year.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence. No. sos Branch avenue. Friday.
oct. 90. 1905. Mt $40 n. m. Solemn re-
quicm mass at ST. Edwards church at Q
fully invited to attend. Kindly omit now-
crs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
EAST PROVIDENCE REPUBLICANS
HAD ENTHUSIASTIC CAUCUS

The East Providence Republicans nomi-
mated officers last night ut n very harmo-
nlous caucus I'm the town hall.
The caucus was called TO order by Hon.
Henry +. Anthony. chairman OF the town
committee. and after reading the call VIII
liam c.. Bliss was elected.
Mr. Bliss took the chair and after a Few
brief remarks. en- which he thanked the
the Republican voters for electlng him
chairman. he called FOR nominations Tor
clerk william n. Smythe was nominated
n elected.
For town clerk, Hon y " wilson nom
mated william r.. smythe and he was
elected unanimously.
FOR frsi councilman = 7. Wilson nom.
mated BENJAMIN Wilson ard for the ether
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
THE NEWS'PATTERNS

comfort and what is OF much Importance
In most households give no extra work 10
the ~laundress. The pictured design adds
originality 60 its othCr desirable qualities
and can be Used for a girl or for her
small brother. Either petticoats or bloom
crs are worn with these dresses and sensi-
bile mothers do not hesitate 10 apparel
their small daughters I'm the latter when
occasion and comfort demand. for she.
too. will have need OF the sturdins.k ana
health which have their origin I'm free ac-
tivity. Sufficient fulness Is provided In
this frock by the wide tucks 20 enable II
TO be slipped over the head as 1t opens
with buttons ana buttonholes on tho
shoulders. Made mp OF fine white pique or
serge with stitched bias bands this would
make an attractive little frock for special
occasions. Darker serges Il leaves moth
ing TO be desired as "a general wear-and-
tear dress. II preferred y guimpe may be-
worn underneath. For the medium size
two and a quarter yards OF 36-inch ma
terial are necessary.
No. 1870. IN eight sizes. ? 10 2 years. A
pattern OF this garment Will be sent on
receipt OF ten cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
A Smile or Two

She cannot sing the old songs
She sang long years ~
Cause Why Because the janltor
Said mix; such things don't go"
Milwaukee Sentinel.
That horried Uxurly has married
AGAIN.
Yes, and he's awfully fond OF his latest
wife. He says she's his glorious fourth. 20
Chicago Tribune.
Ia Ike to have So much 20 DO
~ never to gct through II.
ia like TO have so much 20 do
And theu-not have TO do II.
Life.
Heu-That new boss OF ours IL altogeth-
cr too economical.
Roostcr-NhN So
Hen All he threw me for lunch sas
some ~ my own esg shslls-Detroit Free
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
ENLXZ7RZE
M G.Minzne
M0WMxce @wbaHy
HPOIZ2ENIE RI
SHERIFF'S SALE

by virue Of an Execution issued from
tho District court OF the Eighth Judicial
District ON tho 10th day Of October. a.
ID. 1896. and returnable TO said Court or
the 10th day OF January, 4. u. 1915. where.
in Walter a. Griffith OF Cranston I'm said
county. plaintiff, and Frank n. Nagel Of
said CranSton. defendant. will be sold AZ
Public Auction on Tuesday, October 3lst
A. ID. 1895. at i o'clock T.. NJ, at tho of.
hce OF the r. l.. Griffith a Son Co.. No
lii Pine street. IN the city OF Providence
the following described personal property
which was by me attached on the original
writ in the suit ia which the above de-.
sCribCd Execution was obtained. viz
one set OF %IudpHth's History OF the
World. ~ volumes. I set ~ History Of the
Greatest Nations, "a volumes. / set OF Alb.
bots Making OF History. 81 volumes !
English Coincide Human. ~ volumes. mis-.
cellaneous authors. ~ volumes. 20 Can
vasser's Blank Books. : Blank Books. e
2-drawer Oak Cabinet 7 cigar Lighter. &
Ink Pad. I Cabinet case
levied on this 18th dav 81 October. \
u 1910. ~ am 4 NJ. and V1Il ho sold tc
satisfy said execution ~ sufficient
SAMUEL p GARDINER
ofa.f lot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

however advanced his age may be. II is safe to assume that his
recent order was the result of a wise determination to rid the depart
ment of drones, inefhcients and shirks, who, because protected by
the civil service rules, did much as they pleased and rendered as
little service a 5 they could possibly do without inviting summary
dismissal
This new order will tend to improve the public service, ii will
harm 10 really conscientious and capable employc of the govern
ment; but it will probably result in the disappearance of a horde
of persons who have been taking the governments money without
giving any adequate return and who have been practcing petty
grating whenever the opportunity presented. Such a contamination
is dcvoutly to be wished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
The Growler.

HE was certain
IN n d~ilapidated
looking individual !
as he took his place
at the railing be-
fore the Judge. His
eye was black. his
arm I'M A sling and
he walked with a
limp.
You charged
said the dispenser
Of justice. with
an assault upon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

Washington declares that Gloucester vessels have the right to
fish OH the west coast of Newfoundland if captain and mate are
Americans, thus covering the clause inhabitants OF the United
States in the treaty of 1878. This appears TO be sound common
sense and if i isn't sound international law it certainly ought TO be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

the same, you know Did YOU ever find
a hair in your soup" Teddy? You
have. We'll, You didn't like it. did you?
No! How about tho weeds and briars that
we nags find i'm our hay-did you ever
think of that? I'm not kicking-Im
not n kicking horse. but don't
forget. in ar old book that you've
read there is a saying. "A merciful
man IL merciful 10 his beast"
| think that horse had a lot OF horse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19
&ddYS~yN
What Others
Are Saying

when President Roosevelt shall have
humanized the game Of football he may
next be expected to turn his reforming
mind 10 the automobiling sport. "-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

NJ. c. ID. Borden goes his fellow manufacturers several points
better and gives his employees a straight increase Of 12H per cent.
in wages. It's a habit he has and one that can be initiated with
DrOht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

Naturally in reducing salaries Mr.. McCurdys insurance COM
RACED the pay Of the clerks, not the big executive officers. The
sort OF thing is constantly happening in other lines of business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

When Mrs. Carrie Lee Carter Stokes hears that the president
has accepted a gift OF 90 bottles of beer she may insist that even
his halo isn't on straight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-19

There will be no objection 10 novel reading by life insurance
presidents if they apply some novel methods to the management of
the insurance business.