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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
By Henry Woodruff

0NE of the most unexpected and amusing,
~ not to say disconcerting, scenes L ever
had at a performance, occurred when |
playing the Imp with Nat Goodwin in when
We Were Twenty-One." This was at the
Colonial Theater, Boston, several years ago,
and it broke me up completely and almost
brought the presentation to close, before 1t
was fairly begun.
John the Orangeman was the cause OF the
demonstration. All Harvard students have
an affection for Old John, and during my four
years at Harvard we became great friends.
1t was not long after my college days that
returned to Boston with Goodwin's company,
and John had bought a seat in the first row
for the opening night. He did not notify me
that he would be among those present. He
admitted afterward that he wanted to take me
by surprise, and he did.
On the instant of my entrance, | had the
vision of a grizzle- bearded, wiry little figure
rising out of an aisle seat in the front row,
waving its arms, emitting a whoop and then
letting out the college yell, g ah, rah, rah!
Rah, rah, rah! Rah, rah, rahi Harvard"
Then John tried to climb over the brass
railing to the orchestra pit with the intention
of getting on the stage. Goodwin was an
noyed; but l was speeches. for moment,
and was guilty of paroxysm OF laughter not
found on the prompt book.
The ushers pulled John off of the orchestra
leaders back and escorted him to the lobby.
Then several Harvard boys in the audience
came to Johns rescue and begged the man
agement to let him remain for the evening;
but John refused to do so. He was indignant
that he was not permitted to greet an old
friend in hearty manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
By T. Daniel Fraw1ey

A WAY up in Pocatello, Idaho, few years
n ago, | was presenting third company
in the old favorite, Bluejeans." The electric
ical factions, the city and the railway company.
Some accident had knocked the citys sup
ply off, and the railroad companys men had
gone on a strike, and in consequence at eight
o'clock the whole city was in darkness: l
sent out to buy candles: but they made a
ghostly flicker as footlights. was in despair,
when the coored doorkeeper burst in upon
me. Say, boss, there's big headlight on
the engine in the company's yard"
Bring it here and I'll give you ten dollars!'
l shouted.
You bet l will But if they ketch me"
Bring it alongi"
The boy returned in few minutes, his eyes
rolling in gee at the thought of his promised ten.
l placed the headlight at the back of the
auditorium down the center aisle and threw
all of the light upon the stage, and then we
proceeded with the play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
By Frances Ring

ONCE upon time l happened to be in a
~ foreign port where there were few
American women and many foreign battle
ships Naturally under these conditions l
had many callers; also two admirers, both
bearing the title of baron, one French and the
other Japanese.
Neither one of the lieutenant barons could
speak English intelligently, but both made
fearful plunges into conversation.
My knowledge of French limited to
what one sees on the bill of fare, and my
understanding of Japanese NIL Both
officers carried books containing English and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

That was too much stopped and laughed
in spite of my fears. But on looking round,
found that my tormentor had disappeared
Meanwhile l had lost my bearings, and told my
troubles to gendarme at the next corner.
81 wish to go to the Continental HOTEL
said Can you tell me where it isl"
% Is that where you liver said the gendarme
YES" / replied
Then you must know where you live.
know where | live
And with that he walked on as if our con-
versation was finished. l afterward discov-
cred that the fellow knew nothing of Berlin, but
depended upon his guide book when his bluffs
would not work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

stationed in the wings, and his ignorance
saved me just one hundred dollars.
The theater furnished with a smoking
room, and l did not know that smoking was
prohibited in the wings; SO when l came off the
stage, lighted my cigar and started toward
the green room. Much to my surprise l was
halted by the guard, who said You are
under arrest. Come with me, or pay one hun
bred dollars fine
l demonstrated and said, Nonsense, man!
This is in my part to smoke on the stage
Away with your
Ny mock anger had the desired effect, and
the bluff worked Il beg your pardon said
the subdued officer. at is my mistake"
However, l took no more chances, and re-
Trained from smoking until l reached the green
room,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
STORIES TOLD BY
PLAYER FOLK

Thinking he meant the two-step I nodded
enthusiastically. He beamed with pleasure
and then asked
Tomorrow morning, mademoiselle, will
you go stepping with me?'
At this laughed and turned to my Japan
csc visitor, who had been waiting his oppor-
tunity to shine.
He weighed every word carefully and in a
most dignifed way, as if it a matter of
grave concern, he asked: "How many ages
did YOU are?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

quickly crossed
the street.
But the stranger
was keeping up
the pace, and
again l heard:
" Excuse me; you
are a Spanish
lady "
At last l began
to run, when the
mans next ex-
clamation could
be heard at my
flying heels: Z" Ex-
cuse me; you are
imDo1itel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

foreign versions
of conversation,
which always
seemed to me
like the game of
cross questions
and foolish an
swers, and ] was
having a painful
time of it as host
ess until my
guests began to
question me.
" Do You like
to step?" began
the Frenchman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
By Clara Lipman

THE last visit made to Berlin is one l shall
L not soon forget. l had been out shopping
not far from the Continental Hotel, where we
were stopping.
While | was unacquainted with the streets,
/ did not feel timid; but as l left the shop
quickened my steps, and was soon aware that
I was being followed. Evening was closing in
when l heard voice right behind me say:
Excuse me- are you Spanish Lady,"
l looked back quickly and that my in
terrogator was Spanish in appearance, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

sLS - NpAt - -"
l am very fond
of good cigars,
and after my
scene a good
smoke always
seems to quiet
my nerves. 1t is
hardly necessary
to explain that
the period COW
cred by the Tam
hauser story long
preceded the
manufacture of
cigars; but this
fact was I'M
known to the
fireman who was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
By Otto Goritz

GENERAL years ago was playing the part
~ of Wolfram in the opera of Tannhauser,"
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
A "POISON SQUAD" DEATH
Il. Y. Freeman's Mother Says Gou-
ernment Is Responsible.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Nov. 21-Robert Vance Freeman.
one of the original members of the Department OF
Agrculture's squad OF poison eaters.' died yes
terday at his home from consumption His mother,
Mrs. Laura Latham, alleges that his death Is d-
recty traceable to the adulterants placed in his
food in the interest of science. and threatens to
call the government to account DIR. Wiley, chief
OF the bureau of chemistry of the Agricultural De-
partment. under whose direction the experiments to
determine the effect of adulterants on the human
system made, insists that Freeman's service
as a member of the poison squad which ceased
two years ago, had nothing 10 do with his Illness
and death
Freeman was twenty-three years old at the time
of his death, and was under age when the expert
ments began Mrs. Latham calls attention to this
because of her understanding that all the members
OF the poison squad signed an agreement before
beginning their diet absolving the government from
any blame for possible consequences. Mrs Latham
holds that IL this agreement was signed by her son
it done while he under age and without
her knowledge and consent
Mrs. Latham did not go into the details of the
course she intends TO take in calling the govern
merely said that friend formerly senstor, and Uui
now practising law in New York. would direct her
Mrs. Latham insists that her son at the time he
and strong, and in Tact passed a better physical
examination than any other Of the thirty-six men
in order that some dsnte Sf tSSS eoSsson @sS
might be reached as 70 the effect of such aduter-
ants on hedlth. But her son, although in parfAct
physical condition wnen he Joined the SQUAD began
HdultCTated diet.
Mrs Latham says, until. after less than six months
service. ne was discharged because OF m health
only short time after that, according TO m,
mother story, he showed symptoms of tubereu-
losls ana was sent to the West to fight for health
and strength. But II was of no use Iis svstem
even under favorable conditions OF environment
ana dlet, could not withstand the rayaSes OF tha
disease, Maht, and sight months ago he back 10
washington Since then he had been IN graduallv
growing weaker. until his death Yesterday
Dr. Edwin Il. Behrends made the examination az
young freeman when the later was about to be-
LONE S1 member OF the poison squad, and passed
il1esSs MN without question In the last months of his
percy Hckling who said to-day that death was
tuhiillstakahly due to tuberculosis but as he had
t pesn connected with the case only In the last
no, Cses ne Vas not In a position say whether or
not n lhe uisease might indirectly be credited To
HieSlinR s,ss sssryiee , In the poison squad DE-
sn8nb gnn nave Weakened the young mans system
5isneSn mus reducing its resisting to
put iurther than this he did TO 20
vonv Wiley said Il was his belief that
son s0uis nlssnans service member of the poi
rentlq it haa nothing 10 do. directly or indi-
consid.r ~ LIS illness or death. But he did not
PEss4 alaoas tef publication. Il Va sv.0eat Sss
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
A CLAIM FOR $4,000 AGAINST CITY
MoKim, Mead G. White Seek Money for
Plans for Brooklyn Building.

claim for $4,000 for work done In preparing
plans for the new municipal building Brook
lyn, has been filed against the city by the firm of
McKim. Mead & White, of New York The plans
were ordered by Martin W. Littleton when be
was Borough President. Borough President
Cole will oppose the claim on the ground that
there contract drawn. During the ad
ministration of J. Edward Swanstrom as Ror
ough President Washington Hull an architect
prepared a set of plans for the same building
and received $4,000 for his ahors
Nothing has been done toward the eractio, oT
the building although $4,000 has already been
expended. Mr.. COler says he will select his own
architect and have plans drawn and start the
work of construction '0
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
LONDON COMMENT ON ROOTS SPEECH
Papers Say It Shows Monroe Doctrine Is Still
a Vital Princinle

London, Nov. 2-"The Morning Post" comment
ing this morning Mr. Roots Kansas City
speech. takes the Secretarys reafirmation of the
Monroe Doctrine reply to Professor Burgess
speech delivered in Berlin with the object of let
ting the German public know that Professor Bur-
CESS did not speak for the United States. but for
himself, when he said the doctrine out of date
The doctrine; the paper says. is theory, but
a national determination which derives its I'M
portance not from logic but from the unanimty
OF the American people the subject. 1t says
Secretary Root is shrewd and far-Seeing states
man Without attributing any specific political
design TO Mr.. Root, il says il is evident he sees
what must be the effect of the investment in South
America of capital owned in the United States A
great extension of enterprise from the United
States into South America might easily lead the
United States TO take close interest in the COM
mercal honor of these republics which would be
beneficial to all foreigners dealing with them.
The Standard says the SeCretary's restate-
ment shows that the Monroe Doctrine is stiil a v-
Ing principle of the external policy of the United
Stats but believes that in the long run, and espe-
cially after the opening of the Panama Canal the
nations of Europe will not continue to look upon
It with that indifference which has been up TO
the present. its only safeguard"
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
HAU AGAIN REMANDED.
Washington Professors Case Comes
I'm in London.

London, Nov 21.-Karl Hau. alias Stau. the
professor of Roman law in George Washington
University. at Washington. who was arrested In
this city November s. charged with the mur-
der of HIS mother-in-law at Baden Baden. was
brought up on remand at the Bow Street Police
Court to-day and again remanded. as the
papers in the extradition proceedings had not ar
rived from Germany. Counsel for Hau has not
yet determined whether not to fight his
clients extradition. and will not arrive at a
decision until he has studied the papers in the
case
Vienna, Nov. 21.-The investigation Of the
local police in regard to the movements of Karl
Hau have satisfied them that he arrived In
Vienna from Constantinople October IL,
They assert that he cashed check for $1,000
at Vienna bank that date, though Hau
denies It. few days later telegram from
London. believed to be fictitious, reached the
bank. asserting that the check had been stolen
from Hau. The description of the man who
cashed the check answers to Hau.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
WOMAN'S FATAL LEAP.
HEMMED IN BY FLAMES.
Husband and Boy Also Hurt IN
Jump from Burning Factory.

Mrs. Mary Bouffard twenty-three years old.
Of No 2O2 East 36th street, was killed instantly
and her husband and boy seriously injured and
burned. late yesterday afternoon, by the explo-
sion of a quantity of celluloid In the Bouffard
10Th street. The explosion set fire to the struct-
ure. and. crazed by the intense heat and her
burns Mrs. Boufrard threw herself from win
the proprietor of the factory. and boy named
John P. Majerk followed her
About three hundred others. mostly girls. en-
ployed in the same building, which is honey
combed with factories. rushed out as soon as
they heard the explosion With the exception of
two men, John Signelio and e. Werner who
were burned about the face and hands. all
capped without injury Signelio removed to
the Flower Hospital and Werner was taken TO
his home, No. 200 East 10th street. Bouffard
and the boy. Majerk in the Presbyterian
Hospital.
The cause of the explosion is a mystery. II
was not known that there large quantity
of celluloid stored In the Bouffard factory, but
the fremen declare that such must have been
the case. Following the explosion sheets of
flame and clouds of smoke filled the little factory
and sent the occupants flying in alarm. Mr.. and
Mrs Bouffard and the boy Majork were cut off
from escape except by way of the window and
were forced to jump. Mrs Bouffard was killed
instantly, but II is believed that the others will
survive their injuries.
Signelo was employed on the floor below and
was burned by the flames following the explo-
sion. Werner was at work in the wood turning
establishment of f. KurtZ, adjoining the Bout
fard factory. The partition was blown down, and
he was slightly burned in escaping from the
building.
The fire was practically extinguished by auto
matte sprnkers before the f1remen arrived. The
damage is estimated at less than $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
MORE RIOTS In FRANCE
Resistance to Inventories Com para
tiuely Slight, Howeuer.

Paris Nov 21-Nine hundred additional in
ventories of church property were made TO- day,
leaving eleven hundred outstanding In eighteen
departments The determination of the govern
ment to apply the law, matter what opposi-
ton shall be offered, has had a calming effect
on the people, for. although the congregations
had an opportunity for organization and defence
against the taking of the inventories, the
threatened sanguinary conflicts did not occur
Resistance to the order augmented In the
heart of Brittany, however and there were sew
eral collisions and cavalry charges. notably at
Locmara where number of soldiers and po-
licemen were injured, and Querren. where en-
trance to the village barricaded and five
hundred inhabitants. armed with clubs and
pitchforks. attacked the troops. A number OF
persons were injured there and many arrests
were made. AT Lanneufret there was fight
in the cemetery between two hundred mani
festants and q force of gendarmes. At Ploutdec
where the officials arrived during the celebra-
ton Of mass, they were communicated by the
cure.
congregations was confined to the reading Of
protests before the barred doors of churches
which burst open by the officials. Two
clergymen of different parishes were sentenced
to terms of Imprisonment on charges of using
violence against the officials.
The authorities believe that the task Of taking
the inventories will be completed Friday. except
in isolated parishes in the mountainous districts
where recent heavy Snowfalls hinder the WORK
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22

San Juan, President Roosevelt reserved en- en-
thusiastic greeting from the school children ana
the pupils and teachers Of the Porto Hico NOT
mai School. To them he spoke about college lie
end outdoor sports From Rio Piedras to San
Turco. about seven miles. along both sides of
the roadway, We're immense crowds wmch
cheered the President. Through san Turco'
suburb of San Juan. where there is large
American colony. the balconies and roofs Of
houses and the sides of the road were crowded
with enthusiastic throngs. The President was
kent busy acknowledging the greetings OF the
Americans.
At the original entrance to the city Of san
yuar where formerly stood the old City Hail ana
gate q huge arch had been erected by the CITY,
and here Mayor Todd and the city ohclais eA-
tended their welcome to the President he re-
sponded in a brief speech, and was then escorted
bv the Porto Rico Provisional Regiment 10 the
Governors palace The city was eiaporateis
decorated. every American flag available being
used 10 the best advantage. The view in Fort
Fleza street was especially attractive The
street which IS narrow, was congested with an
enormous crowd as were the housetops bal
comics windows and every point of vantage.
President Roosevelt was in a happy mood ana
bowed and waved his hands to the cheerihs
throngs He was particularly warmly received
as he passed the Casino. the exclusive Spanish
club.
President Roosevelt complimented Chief OF
Police Harnil for the perfect police arrangement
He was deeply impressed with his reception py
the people.
Jvas1tnp.on Nov 21-A cable dispatch was
received at the White House to-day from Ponce
Porto Rico saying that the President VIII re-
main in San Juan tonight and return to-mor-
row morning TO Ponce. where he will re-enoarK'
He probably will reach Washington Monday
evening or Tuesday morning. The message also
said that the President and party had good
trip across from Panama.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
TALK OF PLATT'S RESIGNATION
Chairman Woodruff's Guests Discuss the Pos
sibility of the Senator Remaining Home.

Chairman Woodruff of the Republican state
Committee busy nearly all day Yesterday
at headquarters with the left over work of the
campaign and in receiving callers. Some OF his
callers were Senators Aids, Malby and Lewis and
Robert l. Hunter of Poughkeepse. Senator Malby
elected to Congress from his district Senator
Aids Just squeezed through with a victory, and he
had to stand a lot Of good natured chatting from
his friends.
There considerable quiet talk about the pos
sbe resignation Senator Platt but as his friends
are confident that he will continue for at least
other year the conjectures about his retiring
without particular significance There were many
applications for tickets for the dinner to be given
by the Republican Club for Governor reject Hughes
at the Waldorf to-morrow night. All applicants
referred TO the Republican Club
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
BRITAIN BARS CHINESE.
First Case of Kind Under Aliens Act
"A ppeaI from Decision.

London. Nov. 22.-The first attempt to exclude
Chinese from landing in Great Britain is now
occupying the attention of the Immigration
Board. Thirty-two Cinnamon from Hong Kong
who arrived at Gravesend Monday their
way TO Liverpool. where they were to work in
laundries. were not permitted to land, the immi-
grafton officers basing their refusal the
Chinamen's lack of to support them
selves
The case was appealed to the immigration
Board and after consideration decision was
postponed, the chairman of the board pointing
out that this the first case of the kind
under the law and one of great Importance.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
LACKAWANNA GRANTS TEN HOUR DAY
Superintendent Arranging for Wage I'm.
crease-Conference of Trainmen

Scranton, Penn, Nov. 21-Presdent w
Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawanpa G.
Western Railroad announced TODAY thar Tho
company will grant ten-hour day to all train
men in its employ. This concession. which a1-
ready has been granted The engineers ara
switchmen. he said. will be made applicant to
all other employees and the order will he rootSo
effective so far as it is possible TO operate a
railroad. {"
committees of the trainmen and conductors
comforting this afternoon with C,enaroI C.,
perntendent Clarke. They ask for the ten-bonr
day and increased wages. President Truasda1a
having disposed OF the former proposition. Mr.
So
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
PACKERS PLAN DEFENCE.
VIII Hold Exhibitions TN FiUe
american Cities.

Chicago, Nov. 21-A number of Chicago busi-
ness men. believing that recently published ac-
counts Of the methods of packing houses have
been unjust to the packers. have formed an as
sociation called the National Packers EXPOSE
ton Company 1t will be the aim Of this or
ganization to hold series Of gigantic exposi-
uons of the products of packers in all lines
The plan is International in scope, and foreign
packers will be invited to exhibit
The first exhibition will be held in Chicago on
May l, and Will continue for two weeks From
here the exhibits will be moved to Madison
Square Garden, in New York, and from there to
P1ttsburg, Philadelphia and Kansas City in turn
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
LABOR PETITION FOR PORTO RICO.
American Federation Sends Telegram to
President Roosevelt Asking Investigation.

Minneapolis. Nov. gL-President Gompers OF the
American Federation Of Labor was Instructed To-
day 10 send a telegram in the name Of the tedera-
tion 10 President Roosevelt. at Porto RICO asking
him TO investigate conditions the island with a
view TO giving the islanders local self-government
and to better the labor conditions on the island
DIR. Gompers dictated the telegram and sent II
forthwith. The message follows:
President Roosevelt, San Juan, P. R.
American Federation of Labor convention urges
you give consideration, however briefly. while in
Porto Rico TO her workers aspirations for i'm
proved conditions local self-government and Amer
icon citizenship. SAMUEL GOMPEtS.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
,cAsTELLANE CREDITORS HEARD.

Paris Nov. 21.-The hearing of the case of the
creditors of Count Boni de Castellane was re-
sumed to-day before the Tribunal of First In
stance Maitre jacobson. for NJ Zeigler, one of
the largest creditors, denied that his client was
usurer counsel asserted that ii had been the
practice or the Castellanes ever since their mar
rage TO appeal to him to extricate them from
nhancial diiflcuties. Counsel for the other cred
itors will be heard Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
MORE FEVER IN HAVANA.
Ten Cases No10 in Cuba-ImproUe-
ment ETpected Soon,

Havana, Nov. 21.-Two new cases of yellow
fever developed here to-day. which makes seven
cases now in the city. There three In the
interior of the island The new system for de-
additional inspectors, which were begun by
Major Kean November 3, expected to
yield good results by the end of this month
when It is hoped that yellow fever will be
checked