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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
The Pan-American Congress.

The announcement made by the Rus
sian Ambassador. Baron Rosen. of a pro-
posal for the converting of the peace
conference at The Hague during the
early part OF July. has aroused some
speculation among members Of the Dip
lomatic Corps in Washington The rea-
son for this is the fact that the Pan
American Congress viii convene on the
2lst Of the same month.
Is il plan of the powers to break
up the congress, is the rather absurd
question asked. Nevertheless. the Sc
lection Of the conflicting date is not
readily understood. Already the South
American republics. in adopting. through
their diplomatic representatives. the
tentative program submitted to them to
govern the conference at Rio de Janeiro.
have approved the principle Of interna-
tional arbitration. together with the
policy of submitting international diff
ferences to The Hague tribunal Re-
garding the so-called Drago doctrine.
which prohibits the collection of debts
by foreign countries through force, ac-
ton was also taken. The noted ques-
ton is not TO be determined by the
congress. but the delegates will decide
INV AoA Aoitt buShl 10 DC uSeu, ana lnlS
decision Will then take the form OF a
recommendation TO The Hague confer
ence
II would seem, therefore. that the
Pan-American Congress should be. per
mitted 10 precede the reassembled
world peace conference by such time as
would enable the delegates to the form
er to visit the latter. AT least, the
recommendations of the Rio congress
ought 70 be considered by The Hague
conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
RAILROAD PLANS
FOR PHILIPPINES
Movement for Building Var
iOus Lines Taking Shape.
OPPOSITION is EXPECTED
Natives Calculated to Construe the
Construction of Lines as En-
croachmert on Rights.

Railroad deveIOpns in the Philip
pines is what Sc Rotary Taft is now
urging Next 10 the enactment Of a
tariff measure that viii admit Philip
pine products free or Al a lower rate
OF duty. he considers building % rail-
roads The step best calculated 10 en-
hance the welfare of the islanders
4 New York syndicate has had its
bid accented on 295 miles OF railroad 10
be built in the islands OF Panay. Cebu
and Negroes The next step viii be the
grant by the Philippine commission OF
the concessions for the proposed lines
The roads proposed are chiefly coast
limits. all Of them running 10 the Drinci-
pal ports. and affording means Of get
ting the hemp and sugar and other
products 10 the seanorts much more
quickly than Is now possible
A. 70 Luzon. the principal island Of
the archipelago on which Manila is sit
uated bids are being considered for -
miles If new road. The principal lines
are proposed into southen Luzon- One
is intended 10 run from Manila 70
Cavite. Bstangas. and Santa Cruz. into
a country where the cOcoanut business
fOurishes. Another goes down into the
province Of AIbay. into the chief hemp
country OF LuzOn. To the north Of
Manila L is proposed 10 build an eX-
tension OF the old Manila-Dagupan road
TO San Fernando. and another from
DaEuDan 10 Camp No. 1. on the road 10
BaguiO, the summer capital
II is cutie apparent. however. that the
building OF roads is not 10 90 forward
without serious opposition The native
element that Is agitating against Amer
lean domination is doing its best 10 pro-
mote the idea that investments OF Amer
lean capital in railroads in the Philip
pines means simply that American rule
is 20 be fastened on them for all time
Much opposition is being aroused by this
argument among the Philippines Let
ters are reaching Washington from the
islands, from private sources. that tell
OF conditions not at all reaSsuring- They
tell OF the fear or an UPRISING among
the natives in the islands IL is said
the failure OF Philippine tariff legisla-
ton has given the ''independencia'' eie-
meut opportunity to stir 10 much resent
ment against the American Government.
4 persistent story in Washington for
which official warrant is refused. is that
the Administration is cognizant OF a dan
CerOUs situation in The Philippines. and
that the sending Of additional troo1s
there. Ostensibly for Chinese service.
was in reality TO protect the Philippines
against disorder and Instruction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
A Tribute to spinsterhood.

The gentle little old maid. unselhsh.
sweet. and delicate. whom we all know.
is a character that has been almost
neglected in our literature. Those who
would portray spinsterhood have done
so in caricatUre presenting the familiar
type Of awkward. angular. shrilI-voiced
parsonage. elderly and forlorn. whom
We are asked 20 laugh at in books and
plays.
II has t7een Left To- Roy ROlfe ellison.
IN ms romance Mss Primrose" Thar
pers). 10 give this quiet heroine her
due, and ia drawing Letitia Primrose.
with her sweetness and purity. her
gentle humOr, her innocence OF the
darker side of life and her unscI6sh
and lifelong devotion 10 others. ne has
but justly recognized the worth Of an
unostenta tiOus force that does much
TO- the purity and sweetness Of life
There are scores Of just such women
scattered over the land and scores NJ
little boys, no -doubt. like Bertram
Neatherby, 20 love them; bat no one.
but Mr. ellison has yet been found with
the artistry 10 pen 50 beautiful a trib-
ute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
"0ntO" AIdrich.

During the debate on the rate bill
yesterday the following colIoquy oc-
CURED.
Mr.. Bailey-I hope tine Senator from
Rhode Island is going TO include himself
IN that one-third who help the Presi-
dent.
Mr. Aldrich--So far as l know there
Is no Senator sitting upon this side who
does not sympathize fully with the SEN
ator from Texas and the President of
the United States in a desire to secure
effective and proper legislation with
reference to the regulation of railroad
rates. That large part of the Sena-
tors on this side do not sympathiZe
either with the President or with the
Junior Senator from Iowa in an at
tempt and purpose to so limit and cir
Cumscribe the rights of the people of
the United States that they cannot be
effectively secured through the courts
OF the country ] win frankly admit
Mr.. Bailey-Mr. President the Sena-
tor from Rhode Island always knows
exactly what he wants. but he some
times makes -the mistake of surprising
that other people do not also know what
ne wants.
This parting shot of the Senator from
Texas, if translated into the vernacular
would read:
I'VE are onto you. .Aldrich."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
Myra Kelly's Plans.

Long before Myra Kelly. author OF
Little Citizens ever thought of writ
ing. she used 10 be a sort Of oracle dur
ing leisure moments at the Teachers
College. A woman who was a student
there AT the time says that the cry
would often so round
Come ahead 20 such and such d
room Mvra KcIlv's telling story
She adds. moreover. that al but few
of the narratives which have mtsde
Little Citizens" and its author famous
were told first at Teachers Cote6e-
with little less method and with even
more Wit than afterward brought them
INTO print The visit Miss Kelly had
Dlapned 10 ireland she Is postponing
until after she finishes enough Lutte
Citizens- stories for a second volume
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
Some Greek Socialists.

Sidney A. Reeves new book. The
Cost OF Competition, develops some
vert- interesting socialistic theories.
somewhat along the line Of the earlier
wrier, Edward BelIamy. These ideas.
50 revolutionary in their tendency.
seem TO be the product Of the most
modern type Of mind and social con
ditiOns.
Yet 6 loves Dickinson in his The
Greek View Of Life" quotes a passage
from Aristophanes. ia which he shows
how curiOusly the Periclean Age al The
height Of its glory anticipated our most
recent communistic ideal One Of the
characters is made TO say
i tell you that we are all to share
alike. haze everything in common. in
Stead OF one icing rich and one poor. and
one having hundreds Of acres and an
other not enough 20 make him grave.
ana one household OF servants and
another nos even a palrry foOt-b boy. I
am going 10 cItUOduce communism and
universal eq,.SUty- ] am going to turn
the whole cay into one huge house
and break down all the partitions. 50
that everyoDs may have free access TO
eNcryOp- -~ISsa p
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
FOIest PTeservation in a stOry.

Though Irving Bachelors new stor.-,
Silas Strong; Emperor of the Woods, -
docs not claim the title Of "A purpose
novel il has. nevertheless. a very
strong plea 10 make for the preserva-
ton of the Adirondack forest. now rap
Idly disappearing before the greed Of
the lumbermen.
The book has one high ambition. "
says the author in his foreword IL
has tried 10 tell the sad story of the
wilderness itself-to show. from the
woodlands viewpoint. the play Of great
forces which have been tearing down
his home and turning IL into the flesh
and bone Of cities. Were II 10 cause
any reader 10 value what remains of
the forest above its market price and
70 do his part in checking the greed of
the saws. il would be worth while-had
as It is"
Mr. Bachelor is an enthusiastic mem
Der Of the Adirondack Association. and
il is hoped thar his book may do much
TO further a good cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
FAIRBANKS HAPPY WAY
OF KEEPING FOLKS BUSY
Colonel Smith, OF Indiana, Suggests
That Title of Popular Song
Be Changed.

Everybody works for Fairbanks"
said Col. William II. Smith, of Indian
apotis. in the course OF his remarks on
Indiana Politicians ! Have Know. -
at the meeting last night Of the n
diana Society. at the Washington Club
rooms. The title OF certain popular
song. he said should be changed He
was referring TO the fact that the Vice
President had happy way OF keeping
everybody busy for him in politics
without apparently doing anything. and
said that Fairbanks reminded him of
the ChInaman's exclamation on seeing
an electric car. mo pushee, no pullee.
but Sette there all sameei
Jerry A. Matthews, president of the
society. said that IL the HOLSTERS wanted
to successfully refute the words of the
popular song TO which Colonel Smith
had referred. they could do ii by elect
ing Mr. Fairbanks president OF the In
diana Society. He could assure Mr..
Fairbanks in advance that he would
have no sinecure
Miss Berdtha Wolfe gave mono
logue. Miss Flora Holden sang solo
and responded 10 an encore. as did Miss
Houtchen. of Indiana Judge Roberts.
Of Evansville. Ind. told "A story. and
Rev W W Curry, chaplain of the In
diana Society. made a brief talk.
The society voted unanimously TO &C.
cept an invitation extended by the
Texas Society to attend an entertain
rnent 10 be given by the Lone Star or
Ganization at Odd Fellows Hail, April
Il
1t was decided TO hold a meeting in
May at the National Rifles Armory if it
can be secured, which will be the
crowninS and last entertainment of the
.arIs~ ffr,er
viii be given over to musical pro-
gram of Indiana talent concluding with
dance. The May meeting will close
the season. but exercises will be held
at Arlington Celsetssry under the
auspices of the so;ety on Memorial
Day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
CannOn'S Tariff Obituary.

Notwithstanding Chairman Payne's
letter 70 Representative Mccall, in
which the matter OF tariff revision was
Indefinitely postponed. a number OF
the ardent revisionists of the House
have continued TO hope. 1t was for
Speaker Cannon To put an end 10 that
form OF never-say-die anticipation. The
Speaker was forced from cover through
the publication of Il letter written TO
advance the denomination of Represen-
tative Kennedy. of the East Liverpool,
Ohio. district. in which Mr.. Cannon
said:
l am satisfied there will be no tariff
revision this Congress, but ii goes with
out saying that the desire for a change.
which exists in the common mind. will
drive the Republican party, if continued
IN power, 10 tariff revision. | do not
want II. but it Will come at no distant
future.
III the Speaker does not want it. the
future is certainly distant" and if
the personnel OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives is not materially changed, it
rs difficult TO see how the Republican
party can be driven to revision of the
tariff. But we need not speculate on
such remote contingency. Speaker
Cannon was forced To issue an official
statement. BY way of introduction he
said Of the letter quoted. that he was
not aware he was writing for publica-
ton. although he did not object TO the
publication. Then he proceeded TO throw
down the gauntlet 10 the Democrats in
vigorous style:
do not believe majority Of the peo-
pie, at this time. desire TO interfere with
the present conditions which are the
most prosperous conditions we have
ever had in the Republic to the laborer
TO The farmer, to the capitalist. TO the
producer. and to the consumer
That the time will come when a gen
oral revision viii be entered upon | have
no doubt. but for the general interest of
the whole country the revision should
be postponed as long as possible
Congress reflects the will of the peo-
lie, and the House OF Representatives
is chosen every two years. There will
be a general Congressional election next
November IL a majority of the people
demand immediate general revision
they will elect Il majority of the mem
hers of this House. in favor of imme-
date general revision.
What an opportunity for the Demo-
Gratis. enc might eXclaim. But is IL?
Talk with the shrewd leaders Of the
Democracy and they will tell you-not
Cor publication. of cOurse-that il would
he a misfortune for their party 10 carry
the House at the next election. IL would
greatly decrease the chances of electing
a Democratic President in 1908.
After President Hayes was counted
in, Blaine was asked what was TO pre-
vent the Democrats from securing con-
troll of the Government for years to fol-
low. Mr.. Blaine replied that he looked
tc the Democrats 10 carry the Congress
sional elections which eventually would
continue the Republicans in control OF
the Government
Speaker Cannon. a candidate for the
Presidency. has made a shrewd political
move. IL viii not hurt the Republican
party; certainly ii will not mar the
political fortunes Of Uncle Joe"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
nae Author Of aLady Baltimore.n

Baltimore aud The Nirginian. was
born i'm Philadelphia in 1860. and gradu-
ated from Harvard In 1852. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in his native city
some years ls;er; but he has devoted
himself chiefly TO literary work. varied
by long scjourns in the far West In
addition To the two novels above-men-
toned he is author Of Philosophy
Four an amusing and unpretentious
skit on underzrs duate life at Harvard.
famous the country over among Har-
ward men. His new novel, Lady Baiti-
more" is illustrated with delightful
pen-and-ink drawings in the text, as
well as with haIf-tOnes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07

and Mrs. Wayne MdcVeagh. Mrs. Rob
ert Hinckley. and St George Tucker.
Miss Pauline Morton. daughter Of the
eX-Secretarv Of The Navy and Mrs Paul
Morton, arrived in Washington last
evening for a visit at ne home Of Sen
ator and Mrs. Elkins.
Mrs Donald Mclean. president gen
eral OF the d. A T. left Washington
yesterday afte-noaa for New York.
where she will remain until April H.
when she VIII return 10 the city pre-
paratory 10 th.>Spening Of the d. \
r. Congress E5ster Monday Mrs Nc
Lean attended the State conference
Thursday and has done much good work
during the week.
Mrs. J. J. O'Hern, Of PIP Z street
northeast. has been entertaining her
brother. A LOwman. formerly from the
Philippines. and his b.sde a California
girl who are en- route 20 New York on
their bridal journey. They left the city
today and from New York Will go 10
California. where they viii make their
future home
Mrs. OConneH and her daughter Mrs.
Condor, viii be al home, 2ll6 O street
this afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
A Tribute to Wesley.

Wesley was. indeed. primarily the
religious refOrmer; but ne is surely TO
be remembered rot merely as the Meth
odiSt. but as the man. marked and
striking personality. ener zetic. scholarly.
alive 70 all moral social. and political
questions. and for some thirty years
probably exerting a greater influence
than any other man in England %
In these words from the preface n
his Life Of John Wesley Prof Win
chester sets forth part OF the appeal
which Wesley's religion and his in
tuence. but also his private life. his
WAYS. his methods of thought. etc: in
short. he deals especially with Wesley
the man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
SOCIETY GIRLS TRIUMPH
IN AhERIC ANY AUDEVILLE
Levi P. Morton's Niece Makes Hit a;
Maid and Miss Alexander Wins
With Skirt Dance.

NEW YORK. April Anna Street.
Blanche OelriChs, and Frances Alexan-
der three pretty girls who have yet TO
make their debut in society. carried of
most of the boHors at the amateur the
atrical performance at the Berkeley Ly-
eeum for the St Mary's Summer Home
for Crippled Children.
Anna Street. who Is a daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William n Street, neice of
Levi p Merton, was capital as Jennie.
the maid in "A Proposal Under Difficult
ties
Biar che Oelrichs, as Sylvia. in Who's
10 Win Him." sang THE Little Chauf-
feur 10 a half dance. half walk The
skirc dance OF Frances Alexander was
PARTICULARLY graceful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
Literary Notes

One does not usually think OF Mary E
Wilkins-Freeman as humorist. and yee
Mark Twain has found some choice bits
Of fun. with her signature. 10 put in
Men and Things. the first volume OF
his new Library or Humor. The follow
ing is a triumph of meter and mirth.
There was an old maid Of NantaSket,
Who never stirred out OF the house.
But she carried her cat in her basket,
For fear OF meeting a mouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
IN THE BOOK WORLD

Never saw an Owl like that Too much
reand in front The head Is too square.
The tail is not at the right angle.
The man who stuffed that owl did not
know his business
And the owl turned his heed slowly
and looked at the speaker.
The story is made apt because OF Miss
Ricketts, statement that she was posi-
lively startled when she first saw the
portrait. 1T was she said ''as IL Fol
" herself had walked into the room"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
A Novel of an Orchestra.

A music novel said TO be Of marked
originality viii be published in the early
spring by MOffat. Yard & Co. under
the suggestive title Where Speech
Ends" The author is Robert Haven
SchaufIer. a Young Prin oetOn Gradu-
@te who is well known by his fiction
contributions TO the Century Magazine
ard his essays on music in the outlook
and elsewhere
This is a novel OF the celebrated Chi
cayo Orchestra. and one i'm which the
atmosphere has that quality OF reality
that can only be impaired by the per
Of one who was. n only for short
period. himself professional
A prelude BY Henry van Dyke, intro
duCeS the narrative
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
Literary Perspective.

Gertrude Atherton who has been
spending the winter in California is
soon to go to England for a time
II am going in order TO get the ben
eft of literary perspective" she said
recently "Gou see. l am at work on
rOvei It's scenes which are laid in
England and California. The earlier
chapters of English life were completed
in California a short time ago. and 1
am now going TO London to write about
the West. l find my sense of proportion
Is better when ] am some distance from
the scenes about which | am writing"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
GAME YARNS SNAPPED
At THE WHITE HOUSE

President Roosevelt snapped big
game stories this morning with Ma
ior'' NJ d. Baldwin, of Kalispell. Mon
Major Baldwin. who is known far
and wide in Montana. was introduced
TO the President by Senator Carter. Of
that state. James a Johnson and
Thomas NJ Mead, of Shelby, were also
in the party
Ma jor'' Baldwin is practicing at
torney in Kalispeli. and is noted far
and wide as a great Sarn spinner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
GASOLINE CAUSES FIRE.

Slight damage was done by fire in the
home of Reuben Norman. 1928 Twenty
fifth street northwcsI. night. The
blaze is supposed TO have originated
from an exploding bottle of gasolene
Firemen confined the flames TO the room
In which they started.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
FURNITURE is BURNED.

Fire did $500 damage i'm Lizzie Young's
home, oil : street southwest, yesterday
afternoon. An alarm from box 435
breught the fircmcn. who had ! stubborn
fight. Mnst of the damage wSs to the
furniture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
Is This a Stuffed Owl?

A correspondent has sent to the Baker
& Taylor Company a story anent the
sharp criticism of Ivanowskfs portrait
head Of Folly which is used on the
Jacket ana title page of Miss Rickerts
book:
A man gent into taxidermists
shop, and gazing about said:
What's that supposed TO be, an owl?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
DINNER PARTIES
TO END THE WEEK
Several Affairs of Note This
Evening.
MANY CLUB LUkCHE0NS
Race, Auto, and Riding Parties Will
Stcp at Chevy Chase for
Refreshments.
MANY CLUB LUhCHEONS

The week ends with several dinner
parties tonight. Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Cowies. the Financial Agent OF the
Russian Embassy and Nine. Wilenkin.
and Representative and Mrs. William
B. Lamar being among the most promi-
nent hosts.
The races at Benning. auto and riding
parties ending at the Chevy Chase Club
for luncheon or cup of tea, ana
numerous small card parties. along with
''Ye Gentle Women's Sale" are all at
tractive features for the afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
QUEER DAKOTA AFFAIR.

A person who attempted suicide in Da-
kota quickly went 70 a lawyer 10 get
aim 10 enter a suit for damages against
a physician Ni-o saved his life in spite
OF him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07

McClure-PhiIlipS are bringing out their
Life Of Pasteur." by R. Nallery-Ra
ia single volume edition, al a popular
price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07

A second edition of Landscape Paint
ing and Modern Dutch Artists by F.
3 Greenshields. within month Of pub
LEGATION i rather an exceptional record
for an art book
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07

UfIton. Immediately at the close Of
the ceremony the bridal party went TO
the home of Mrs. Robertson. who held
a reception After April Mr.. and Mrs
Soberhin will be at home 10 their friends
at $40 New York avenue northwest
Mrs. Simon Lyon. OF the Cairo, has
gone to indianapolis TO visit her reia-
tives.
Alfred Fantl. of New York city, is
spending a few days here
Mark Strauss. of Cincinnati. who has
been spending the week here, has lett
for baltimore, Md
DIR. and Mrs Abram have returned
from a trip to Norfolk. Va.
The following Washington people are
visiting IN New York today
J. w. Buell.. Dr. $. Fly, G a. Hare
6. r Mallory. ]. Roosevelt, ID. Wise,
]. {. Wise. j. L. Banks NJ, " 3lJmen-
berg. J. Brown. D. Burks Mrs. [. w
Rurks II. II Dubois. y. r. Harvey. F.
p Humphrey. G. b. Lane. O. = Mitch
ell, r. H Rawl. T. T. Roosevelt r. G
Adams l. Devine. w. F. Hit. c -
Lane, G.. II. Mccoy. 5. \. D. North, 3.
H. Raw, ". ID. West, and Z G. VIII
Jams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-04-07
CLIMB A TREEi

Wen YOU meet Br'er Satan
In de middle er de road,
Climb a tree de fastest
4 fSiicr ever knowed,
Atlanta Constitution.