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The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

Presidency I have acted on the principle
taking every man at the character value
that Mr.. Roosevelt put upon himl thus
advocated In the North, as IN the
South, I have appointed colored men
OF high character TO Office. utterly dIsre-
garding the protests of those who would
have kept them out Of Office because they
were cOlored men.
I have striven To break up peonage; /
have upheld the hands Of those who,
like Judge Jones and Judge Speer have
warred against this peonage. / have CON
demned in unstinted terms the crime Of
lynching perpetrated by white men, and
should take instant advantage of any
opportunity whereby I could bring 10
justice a mob Of lynchers.
In precisely the same spirit / have
now acted with reference TO these col
ored men who have been guilty Of q
black and dastardIy crime. In one policy,
as in the other I do not claim as IA
vor. but / challenge as a right. the sup
port Of every citizen of this country,
whatever his color, provided only he has
IN him the spirit Of genuine and far
sighted patriotism.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
SHIFTS AMONG DIPLOMATS
Three New Appointments and Ten
Other Changes.
Transfers Are I'm Nature Of Promo
lions, in Line with Secretary
Roots Merit System Plans.

President Roosevelt yesterday sent to
the Senate for confirmation thirteen diplo-
matte appointments. affecting ten men
now in the diplomatic service. and ap-
pointing three new officials. The trans
fers o. present officers OF the service are
all IN the nature Of promotions. and are
in accordance with Secretary Roots plans
for running the service on the merit sys-
tenn Most Of the changes affect Latin
American missions.
Thomas G. Dawson, now Minister Resi-
dent and consul general to Santo Do
mingo. is appointed Minister 10 Colombia
with doubled salary. The transfer IS dis
tinctly promotion. Mr.. Dawson has been
in SantO Domingo since April. 1884. and
during his service there has gone through
many diplomatic crises which required
delicate handling He will be succeeded
/ IN Santo Domingo by Fenton r. Nc
Crcery. Of Michigan. now secretary Of
embassy IN Mexico Williams g Fox. OF
New Jersey. Is TO be Minister 10 Ecu
ador. supplanting Joseph W. J. Lee. Of
Maryland. who goes 20 take the place OF
Minister to Guatemala and Honduras.
made vacant by the recent transfer Of
Leslie COmbes to Peru.
Horace G. Knowles. of Wilmington.
Del, newspaper proprietor. is appointed
/ TO succeed John Riddle as Minister to
Roumania and Servia Mt. Riddle has
been transferred 10 ST. Petersburg as am
bassadOr. John Gardner Coolidge Of
Massachusetts, until recently secretary OF
legation at Pekin. is to be secretary of
embassy az Mexico Montgomery Schuy-
Ter, jr., Of New York, is transferred from
his present position Of secretary of lega-
ton and consul general TO ROumania and
Servia, to be secretary Of embassy at st
Petersburg. Stanton Sickles. of New
York, now secretary Of legation at Brus-
sells. is made secretary Of legation in
Greece and Montenegro and of the diplo-
matte agency in Bulgaria Robert NJ
Winthrop, of Massachusetts. goes from
his present position of SECRETARY at Ma
/ drid TO Rome as second secretary OF the
embassy. Leonard NJ. Thomas. Of Penn
syIvania. leaves Rome as second secretary,
/ to become secretary at Madrid. Philip VI
Brown, OF Massachusetts, now secretary
of legation to Guatemala and Honduras.
/ is transferred to be secretary and consul
general to Roumania and Servia. Nelson
/ 'Shaughnessy, Of New York, departs
/ from Berlin as third secretary to become
| second secretary at st. Petersburg Rob
ert Woods Bliss, Of New York, second
/ secretary at St. Petersburg, win be sec
rotary of the legation at Brussels.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
THE "KREUTzER SONATA
An Effective Rendering of a Strong
Play at the BeIascO Theater.

Play at the BelascO Theater.
A large audience was present last night
at the Belasco Theater to witness the
presentation Of Jacob Gordin's ''Kreutzer
Sonata" by the celebrated Yiddish COM
panv from New York, with Nine. h
Lipzin and David Kessler in the leading
roles.
The drama partakes somewhat of the
problem play, depicting the transplanting
of a Jewish family from Russia TO the
United States. and showing on the one
side the Orthodox and patriarehal char
acter of the head Of the family, and on
the other the tendency Of the younger
generation to fall away from the old
doctrine Both daughters OF the house
turn aside from the straight and narrow
path, and the end Is disaster. The story
is told in such an open, straightforward
manner as almost TO merit the accusation
Of crudeness, but the action is rapid and
consistent and above all, it has that
vital necessity to an effective play. namely.
absorbing interest. The lines are spoken
IN Yiddish, a language composed OF a
mixture of Hebrew and modern German,
and is readily understood by those familiar
with the latter tongue.
The central character is Raphael Fried
lander. the old-fashioned head of the
family, which part is enacted by David
Kessler a player who combines all of
the best requisites Of the character actor
with a rare gift Of emotional expression.
and he divides the honors of the per-
Torrance with Nine. Llpzin, who ap-
pears as Elite, the elder and first errlng
daughter. She possesses a singularly
pleasing personality, and uses a subtle,
low-pitched method, expressing effectively
the most poignant forms Of human emo
ton without resort to rant Her work
of last evening justifes ia all respects the
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

Mai Penrose. in his report states the
facts Of the shooting, and says: I sent
Capt. Lyon. with his company Cd TO
look for the two men on pass, fearing
something might have happened to them.
Capt Lyon was gone about three
quarters OF an hour, and returned with
out finding the men Returning with
Capt Lyon was the mayor Of Browns
vile. DR.. Combe, who reported that one
civilian had been killed and the chief
Of police badly wounded, and claimed the
killing and wounding had been done by
soldiers.
"The mayor again called upon me
about 70 a. m. and informed me 4 few
empty cartridge cases ana used clips for
our Springfield rifle had been found in the
streets, and later in the morning told me
there had been picked up between 80 and
100 empty cases and used clips, as well
as a few cartridges that had not been
fred. Some Of these ! examined. and
there is no doubt taey are those manu-
featured by our ordnance department and
issued TO troops
Were It not for the damaging evidence
Of the empty shells and used clips. l
should be Of the firm belief that none of
my men was in any way connected with
the crime"
Maj. BlocksOm, in his report, gives
the following account Of the affair.
Prom the evidence obtainable I believe
the first shots were fired between B Com
pany barracks and the wall separating
post from town. \ number were fired
into the air for the purpose Of creating
an alarm. The soldiers, nine to fifteen,
possibly more, then jumped the wall and
started through town. There is no re-
liable evidence to support the claim that
the first shots came from town. and 10
bullet marks were found on barracks"
Gen. EarlingtOn's report, which was
made public several weeks, accompanied
the message.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

The governing board OF the Bureau of
American Republics yesterday afternoon
elected John Barrett. until yesterday
United States Minister to Colombia, direc-
tor OF the bureau, 20 succeed William c.
Fox, who is to become the American
Minister TO Ecuador.
| Mr.. Barrett's selection has been expect
ed for several weeks, and was made unan-
imous by the diplomatic representatives
/ OF the Latin-American countries. who
comprises the governing board. The board
also adopted with one or two mOdifca-
tions OF a rather technical character. new
rules governing the bureau, which were
formulated by the Pan-American confer
ence in Rio de Janeiro last summer.
| The selection Of Mr.. Barrett as head Of
the Bureau of American Republics is in
tended to mark a new era In the life Of
/ the institution. Secretary Root IS person
| ally deeply interested in the bureau, and
wishes il to expand and fulall a much
/ greater mission than ever before. To this
end the Pan-American conference gave
the bureau new work and enlarged it's
scope and functions in such way as TO
make II Of tremendous importance 20 Lat
! in-America.
Mr. Barrett has had considerable eX-
! perience in the diplomatic service, having
held posts in the Orient before going 10
| Colombia. There he showed skill as a
diplomat in the period Of Colombian hos
tility to the United States following the
| revolution in Panama. He paved the way
/ for Secretary Roots visit there during
/ the latter's South American tour Al
/ present he is on the Pacific Coast, max
/ Ing "a number Of speeches before CONNER
/ cial bodies on trade opportunities IN the
/ Latln-American countries.
/ The election Of Mr.. Barrett was very
satisfactory 10 the Central and South
American representatives ia the bureau.
/ Mr.. Root nominated Mr.. Barrett, and his
election was unanimous. Amendments %
( the rules OF the bureau, recommended in
/ resolutions adopted at the Pan-Ameriean
/ conferences al Rio last summer, were &C
! cepted.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

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The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
BARRETT IS ELECTED
VIII Act as Head of Burr al
of American Republics.
SUCCEEDS WILLIAMS C. FOX

Scope of Organization TO BE Wild
ened as Result of Action of Pam
Root Deeply Interested I'm work OF
Department-Is Widely known.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

encorniums which have been bestowed
upon her emotional powers.
A fine character sketch was presented
by Samuel ToTnbeTg as Ephraim Fielder,
and Maurice MOskOwitZ created a good
impression by his portrayal Of Gregoar, as
well as his short curtain speech intro
duclng the author Mr.. Jacob Gordin, who
was seated IN one Of the boxes, and who
afterward appeared upon the stage and
made an address upon matters pertaining
TO the drama which was received with
evident satisfaction.
The supporting company is a decidedly
strong one. What would otherwise have
been a smooth performance was marred
by loud and seemingly unnecessary
prompting. which was audible all over the
house. Tomorrow night The OATH a
play of Russian rural life, will be pre-
scented.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20
s1oo.ooO Fire at Mexln. Ter.

hexia, Tex. Dec. 1s.-The business
section Of the city was destroyed by
fire to-day. The destruction of the en-
tire town was threatened for a time.
The loss was 500. 600.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-20

Open Evenings Until Christmas.
We're Headquarters for Everythins in Hardware.

ONT SPEND money for Idle thnseves something sensible ant
useful gift hardware always pleasing and accept
able few timely suggestions for the busy holiday shoppers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08

The Capital the best political man
While j W. commands the entire tr
at Mason Guy Is y ties fr mtst1e the breaworbs
twice year TO 'hil "
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at the beginning oil ms cor,
term But distinguished blonde OF Bur
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cultivate some of his grievances anso who
ask Matt larrot the sage or
entitled friendship of that great element
represented by this distinguished young man IRON, 10
political necessity to throw Parrot.
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daisies would be blooming above .he ] ht
glory was ~ further rev oua have
against these where he hV t
placed cheshres doof ana Knives
cuff f1erriot -, ...o.
recnthroned leader to the
semb brought the uprising OF the aoin @
general assembly the present
Knowing until proocaton Is great and
crashed and crumed and business p
The crash may come rI'y ia
calmly state If there are heads that
the history Iowa for @ years
be general enough to % m those who believe the fight against
There are young the colleges and schools
mans conduct his free viii
will look with jealous eye upon any man VINO by m
to office There VIII be IN
eesng during the next two years ana some @
1898 shall Fortunately conflict involved between
between the corporations and the people ana ,e
political contention be settled on hsh ground me me
repued to have some OF the lead
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08
Strawpile


there is no need to stir the soil for
root growth. Shallow tlllage does not
Kill the weeds.
DIR. Waters address brought out
considerable discussion. Mr.. Iaughlin
thought the man criminal who de-
troyed plant food on his farm. Joseph
Il. Wing, of Ohio, said the manure
sneader was more useful vehicle on
the farm that carriage. IF no black
birds follow along the furrow l know
something's wrong. If my boy cannot
get enough fishing worms in a half
day to go fishing / know more humus
Is needed in the land
George H. SLY, of Rockport, had for
his subject, How Can "a Farmer Sc
cure Good Seed?" Mr.. SLY emphasized
the Importance of good seed as fac
tor for increasing the corn yield. There
are two ways. he said of securing good
seed. One Is by maintaining a seed
plot. and the other is by selecting
eight or ten ears Of corn, to be planted
In square field, preferably on the
east or southeast side. Iflyou haven't
good Seed said Mr.. Sly, go to your
neighbor and get some. Let new va
rieties alone. The problem will be
solved" he concluded. by the es-
tablish,ncnt Of corn breeding farms
throughout the state"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08

Atlantic coast? With our long sea
lines TO defend against two of the most
powerful navies in the world the Unit
ed States would be likely to have its
hands full.
However, the alliance of Japan and
Great Britain is the surest pledge of
peace between Japan and the United
States, even We're the contingency OF
serious rupture between the two latter
not of itself remote one. English
and American commercial interests are
intimately bound together. Within late
years the bond of common interests
and common tongue have knit Amer
lea and England closer. There is little
danger of serious trouble in the east.
But If the unexpected should happen
where would we be at?'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08
sEAIEyEI OR LOCKsY

With all due regard for the presi-
dtn's Judgment. it would appear that
n majority of the board OF consulting
engineers should have great weight on
his decision between the sea level and
lock plans for the Panama canal. The
level plan and their reasons are both
weighty and interesting.
Briefly put the majority report says
that sea level canal, while of indefi-
mite capacity for traffic. will be proof
against accidents and will last for all
time; that It will cost but $1,000. 900
more than lock canal, with summit
level sixty feet above sea level, and
take but two years more to construct.
A lock canal will be provisional, while
what is wanted is a permanent and
satisfactory waterway. Accidents dur
ing construction and after construc-
ton are moro likely to occur in lock
canal. with its complicated features OF
numerous locks and dams. A modern
ocean liner of 10000 tons, for example,
does not often get beyond control, but
when 1t does 1t is practically irresist-
ible. It's collision with the masonry OF
locks would be likely to have fatal re-
suits for the masonry. In short, the
sea level type, 1t is claimed is the safe
opd ,,orypapenf TYNE
The minority Of the board, on the
other hand, takes the view that lock
canal will be more efficient, will cost
much less and can be enlarged here
after more cheaply than sea level
waterway The cost of the lock canal
| is put by the minority at $139, 200
and the time OF building at nine years,
while the sea level proposition will
cost $3.50, 600, 900 and take several years
more.
There is no previous engineering
project which may be compared either
in importance or magnitude with the
great waterway across the isthmus.
Considerations Of time and expense
| should be we'll weighed and cheap
economy of time and money should not
be entertained against actual eff
| cheney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08

granted during the year. that being the
office
Tho net income of the Pennsylvania
railroad last year was $2S,00O.0O0.
Doubtless since it has cut of passes, It's
income will largely increase And then
the Pennsylvania has got where 1t
doesn't need a legislature much, any
way.
Cuba's vice-president wants to resign
because there is nothing for him to do.
Why doesn't he start a presidential
boom and keep busy?
Witness-No. sir.
Attorney--ls your wife living?
Witness I've never been married.
Attorney--But you just said you
were not single.
witness True: / am one of twins.
Sec Chicago News.
A special military commission is now
sitting i'm Berlin considering the best
means of making cavalry as invisible
as possible In warfare. I'll is ordinarily
and easily accomplished by an equal
number of infantry.
They are evidently anxious ito secure
sound legal judgments in France a
school for judges has been opened in
Paris. Make-bclieve trials are held
by pupils of the law school under the
direction of distinguished attorneys.
The whole procedure. from the Issuing
of a warrant for arrest to the pro-
nouncing of Judgment, is gone thru.
One pupil acts as judge. another as
advocate for the defense. a third as
prosecuting attorney, and so one. The
mock trials are held in all earnestness,
and no outsiders are allowed TO attend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08
WHERE WOULI, WE "BE ATT,

Correspondence from Washington
states that the dispute with China
has alarmed government officials over
our totally inadequacy to deal with SER
ious trouble in the orient. China her.
SELF is not an alarming menace, but
suppose Japan intoxicated with her
visions Of mighty oriental empire,
interferes? Suppose her British ally
stands with her?
It must be admitted frankly that,
with the small part of the American
navy now in Chinese waters clash
with Japan could not result in any
thing but overwhelming defeat for the
United States. The Japanese navy
forces in the orient outnumber ours
eight to one. japan has practically all
Of it's naval strength concentrated in
those waters. AIS against our two
first-class battleships, Japan has nine
frst-class battleships; as against our
two small cruisers, Japan has twenty
two cruisers, half of which are more
than 5000 tons displacement. The pro-
portion against us is even more in gum
boats, torpedo boats and destroyers.
It is fact that today our Pacific
possessions, and our entire western
coast Of the United States are prac-
tically defenseless against naval at
tack. II war should break out tomor-
row. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seat
tie and Tacoma. would be obliged to
depend upon land Notifications and the
services Of the regular and voluntary
army for defense. Weeks and even
months would SO by before the meager
feet on the Pacific could be re-enforc-
ed by other warships now under con-
struction or cruising in the remote
waters of the Atlantic.
In event that Great Britain held true
10 her slant eyed allies, what Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-08
Topics Of the Times

Goaded by the republication Of edi-
torials from the Capital which are
somewhat startling because of their in
constituencies, Editor LATE explains that
II we will substitute the name Cum
Minis wherever the name Blythe APP
peared then, all that he said then Is
true now. Ihfes editorials must be
like the blank deeds and leases on the
shelves of his stationery department
get them by the half dozen and fill In
the names you want.
Mr.. Blythe is believed to have adj
justed his differences with the publish
err Of the Des Moines Capital. Three
columns in Tuesdays issue Of that
newspaper give evidence Of 1T.
Now. when the sideways of spring
are opened and the accumulated filth of
the winter is being washed into the
narrow Iowa rivers. is good time for
such cities as are not dependent upon
the rivers for water supply to congrat-
ulate themselves, and for others to
seek more l1ealthful sources. The sys-
tenn Of turning sewage into the most
certain agents for the transmission of
the diseases conveyed by filth, and let
ting downstream residents look out
for themselves IL one that soon or late
will, as it should, be forbidden by law.
The railroads seem to he In possess
sion of the key that sets off Fire
Alarm" Foraker.
The Capital evidently believes that
three columns Of plain lying should
offset a quarter column of plain truth.
There will be no objection to an In
yestigation held behind closed doors IL
1t results in putting the lobbyists In
the same fix.
An Ithaca woman Is proud Of her
descent from that old pirate, Sir Fran
els Drake. Perhaps in a couple of CEN
turtles or so some one may pridefully
claim descent from Rockefeller.
A bill has been introduced in the
MARYLAND senate for the creation OF a
tuberculosis sanitarium, and is for a
most worthy object. 1T appropriates
$1,000 for the purchase of land and
the erection Of buildings and $4,000 an
nually for support.
The president Of the Dressmakers'
Association says that no woman should
put up with a double chin. She might
have added that her husband shouldn't
be obliged to put up with much of the
same article.
General Grosvenor, having stood pat
for many years, is now to be permitted
by his constituents to sit the same way
The year 1905 broke the patent office
record. The total receipts were ST.
$50 900, and the department enjoyed the
distinction. rare in government affairs
of paying it's own expenses and turning
over to the treasury profit OF 1897,
600. More than $1,000 patents were