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The Washington times., 1906-06-02
The Wall OF Art.

We like to believe that this is a
free country for the artist in what
ever line; that the fellow who has
the divine affiGtus neatly tucked
away in his brain has all the on
portunity in the world to let it
out. But it seems that either we are
mistaken or Samuel NJ. Greenhaus.
of New York, playwright, is. We
are in receipt of his circular inform
ing us in the most positive manner
that the Theatrical trust will not
permit him to write plays. We quote
from the entertaining document:
The old flag never touched the ground
YET the American piaywrights who up
hold il are crushed TO earth by the
Theatrical trust
They would suggest the theme. and
dictate the subject of my plays: they
would change acts-inSert scenes-force
sltuatoDS-Cross out speeches: they dare
command my pen, when the art of play
writing is mine by birth-mine by edu-
cation, by learning by study; mine. be-
cause know the people, live with
lhen, suffer with them, joy with them
With the toi!ing-and toll for the weak
Oppressed. and broSen-hearted.
The Theatrical trust. indoIentIy wal
lowing in a dirty pile of muddy NIL
nonS-what do they know of America
or the Americans?
The Theatrical trust goes to E. gland
ana other countries for their plays-
PLAYS or the nursery, Of the Slinsf ar-
Elt-by-the-freside and OF other old
fashioned end decayed garbage-N.hile
We, the American playMrights who
glory IN our flag and would. sing of Z II
heroes-we are starved by the Theatri-
cal tTust-WC are staTVingt starVl al
starvingl
IE this great city over two score thea
ters are tho property OF the Theatrical
trust; yet since they own and control
them they havo not produced one single
masterpiecet Not one play of which
America could be proud 1 do not own
or control a single theater in the world
nor do l possess at this moment one
cent of coin, vet viii 1 write half a
hundred masterpieces
Columbia. my land. my free and beau
tiful country Columbia. the land of
the free and the home or the Iravet -
Columbia. the land of my home and me
homo of my heart Columbia, Columbia
Celumbiai
Now, we. o Columbia. we who would
sing CT your glOries and paint your
herOes-we are starved We are sCarvedi
We are starving, starving starvingl
An expedition should at once be
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sent to the relief of Mr.. Greenhaus,
and after that an investigation
should be held. over the Theatrical
trust to discover why it will not
allow an American citizen to write
plays if he wants to. We cannot
force the dramatic syndicate TO ac-
eept and produce anybody's work,
but we can try to prevent it from
muzzling a man like Greenhaus, who
admits, himself, that he can turn
out masterpieces at any time.
Shakespeare is dead, and we need
them.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
A Progressive Course in History.

To select a single text book in history
for this grade or that grade is com
parativeiy simple matter; but 70 make
these individual works fit together IN
progressive course is more OF problem
The following list of Houghton, Mifthn
& Co.'S histories shows that they can be
combined into unified course that may
be pursued from the intermediate grades
through the high school and the college
Tappan-s American Hero Stories"
Gust published) grades / and >, 80 cents
TapDan's '-Our Country's Story, -
grades 8 and Z. 60 cents
Fiske's History OF the United States, -
grades and 9. Slo0-
IarneG's History Of the United
States" high schools, 81 40
strong and Schafer's Government OF
the American People" grade 9, s. cents.
Fiske's Civil Government" high
schools. S1.e0.
Tappan's "Englands story grades
: 6. and .. So cents.
Larned's History of England" high
schools, SIS
Johnston and Spencer's s'Ireiand's
Story" grades :, 8. and 8, si.l0.
Taswell-Langmead English Constf-
tutional History" for colleges. $500.
PlOetZ's "EpitOme Of Ancient, MeCiae-
val and Modern History" for colleges,
S3 90.
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"r. P" TO Margaret DeIand.

a sincere and glowing appreciation OF
the work Of an American author comes
from the other side of the water In the
shape OF a signeu essay in a recent
number Of T. P.'s Weekly, the English
literary ma gazine edited by T. P O'Con-
nor. the distinguished pariiamentarian-
I had seen the name OF Margaret
DeIaDd for many years in American
magazines. though I had never 4ead
single line she had written" writes Mr.
O'Connor. but when once I had read
one o. her stories she became very
big reality. and making inquiries, / dis
covered how large a part she plays IN
the literature of America To her be
longs the credit Of having written Tiih
such convincing and touching reality
tlIas she has made a town. which is the
creation Of her own Imagination. more
real 10 millions Of people than any town
that IS on the broad map; thar several
OF the dwellers in this town Of her
imagination are also as real asduaint-
ances as those Of the flesh; and. finally,
that sAe has carried her power OF vivid
creation so far that not only the per
sonages and the streets. but even some
Of the houses IN this town are familiar
10 her readers"
The town. OF course, is Old Chester.
the scene OF two OF Mrs Deland books.
old Chester Tales" and -Dr. LaYen-
dar's People" and OF her forthcoming
great novel. The Awakening Of Helena
Richie" as well. Mr. O'COnnOr goes on
20 speak OF some Of Mrs, Deland's best
known characteristic. Lavendar him
self. Willy King. and others; but IL
would be hard for me-. within the limits
OF single article he adds, gracefully.
20 give ahylnInB IKE a run iuea OF Ihe
merits and style Of Margaret Deland
as q writer.
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IN THE BOOK WORLD

Doomsmen and the inhabitants Of the
surrounding country. as well as the per
sonar connlct between Constans, q young
man. and QuintOn Edge. one OF the lead
efs among the DOOmSmen who holds In
SdpliVily the girl whom Constans loves.
furnish the main lines along U-b5cb
moves story full of incident, which
reaches its climax in a scene OF inten-
slne0 emotion An underlying basic
ldeA. unoDtTustVely advanced, will inter
est the thoughtful reader As q pfaca.
OF imaginative fiction, The Doonsulsf, .
IN the unbiased judgment Of the pub
hshers, wl!t oe worthy a place with the
best. and IL IS expected will greaffv en-
hance the fame OF its author. II g
v al and Fletcher c Ransom have fur
nished the illustra lions
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TENANTS ON A STRIKE,
SECURE LOWER RENTS
Objected to Landlords Increase in
Rates-Winners Parade With Brass
Band After Fight.

BHOOKLYN, June 2.-Sixty families
in Simon FrindelT's three tenements.
s., 81 and 50 Hopkins street. Brooklyn.
went on strike a week ago when The
landlord raised the rent 81. 81 and s. all
around. The tenants vowed they would
move OUT rather than pay more rent.
Only one tenant refused TO join in the
protest, Louis Sherling. a shoemaker
Last night Louis was sorry. He has
agreed TO pay So more a month, but :he
others put UP such a determined front
that Landlord Frindell capitulated and
signed an agreement with a committee
OF his tenants 10 keep the present rates
in force until the end of the year.
In celebration of their victory. the
tenants last night with the exception
C the shoemaker, hired a brass band
and The Mayfiower F:fe ard Drum Corps
s.nd organized a parade.
''Whas you going TO do when the tent
comes 'round2" was the tune the band
played most, and the next in popularity
was Everybody Works but the Land
lord" the marchers singing the refrain.
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LAWN FETE INDOORS
IF WEATHER IS UNNND
Well Planned Entertainment for Bene-
at Of Woman's Christian Asso-
citation Home.

An exceedingly well-arranged lawn
fete-if the weather is good. and an in
door tea If il rains-will enlist the at
tention of Washington people this after
noon and evening. from to 10 o'clock,
the managers Of the Womans Christian
Association Home having planned the
event.
The home is at 1719 Thirteenth street,
and if the weather permits. the lawn
viii be gayly decorated with lanterns,
and both music and refreshments will
be given outdoors. The tennis court
and crOquet ground will both furnish
acceptable attractions.
Should rain interfere with the out
door program, the ample parlors will be
used by the visitors.
Among those interested in the affair
are Mrs. John NJ. Harlan, Mrs. David
J. Brewer, Mrs. z Whittlesey, Mrs.
George o. Little, Mrs. NJ +. Catlin,
Mrs w L. Cliff. Mrs. T. c. Handy.
Mrs. D. A. Freeman, Mrs. ]. l. Nuber.
Mrs. w. J. Flather, Mrs. n. A. Rob
bins, Mrs James Robbins. Mrs: r.
II. d. Abirick, Mrs. H. T.. Day, Mrs
]. b. Winner, Mrs. w. S. Wickham, Mrs.
Julia T Bodfsh, Mrs A. T. Stuart. Mrs.
w. II. Hoeke, Miss Clara Bergman,
Miss Anna d. Carter. Mrs Kirk Holmes.
Mrs Frank ThuTston. Mrs. A A As
pinwall, Miss E s. Huntington, Mrs.
Charles II. Dickson, Mrs. w J. Rhees.
Miss Sarah Wright Mrs. J. E Gilbert.
Miss Mabel Thurston, Mrs. ". s. RoS-
sitter, Miss F A Henderson, Miss Eliz-
abeth Peet, Mrs Allan Fay, Miss Flora
Rhees, Miss NJ. E Scott, Miss A S.
Griswold. Miss Ella Boaraem. Miss Ber-
tha Enderle, Miss Jessie Patwin, Miss
Ernestine Rowland Miss Alice Riley,
and Miss F. z Chickering.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
Publishing the Report.

The Neill-Reynolds report is to be
made public by the President on
Monday. This is a compliance with
! the universal demand of the people
who had right TO be heard. The
people who eat meat and who pay
trust prices for it have some rights.
despite that it has been a long time
since anybody paid attention to
them. The packers have won on
''tiukes" about as many times as
the community is willing TO permit.
1t wants a showdown on this inspec-
tion proposition, and the President
has made no mistake in his decision
to grant it.
We have seen no argument against
either the Beveridge measure or the
publication of this report that com
mended itself as worthy of serious
consideration; hardly one that bore
the impress of candor and common
honesty. For example, there has
been tremendous effort TO intima-
date Congressman by constantly
giving out the statement that a
flood OF kilograms has been pouring
down on Congress from the raisers
OF live stock, protesting that the
Beveridge measure must not pass,
and threatening dire things if it
should become law.
This is not true. There has been
no flood of kilograms. The stock
raisers have not busted themselves
TO fight the battle of the Meat trust.
and they will not. They are the last
people who will take up that cause.
They began the war on the trust,
and they are not going to be
buncoed out of the chance for the
first victory.
There have been a few telegrams
from live stock exchanges at the big
packing and stock markets. These
exchanges are under control of the
trust and responsive to its wishes.
The people who raise the meat and
are underpaid for it, with the people
who eat the meat and are over
charged for it, demand the publica-
ton OF the report, and the most eff
fective action to put an end to the
evils whose existence it will confirm.
The substitution of smoke for the
ancient air in the subway must have
| -l..,r
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An Army and a Mob.

The standpat Republicans in Con-
gress seem determined 10 rub it in
They are out looking for trouble.
They have ridden down opposition
in Congress, from beginning to end
of this session, with such ease that
they have become intoxicated with
confidence. They apparently imagine
that they can bullyrag and bluff the
millions who want revision as easily
as they have intimidated the meek
little body Of Republican Congress
men who want it, but for the life of
them haven't the courage to say so
on the floor.
The standpatters have certainly
had things their own way this ses-
sion. They got the President pledg-
ed not TO open the question of tariff.
Then they proceeded systematically
to suppress it elsewhere. Payne and
Cannon issued pronOuncements
against revision. These called forth
no protest. The revision Republicans
were h0pelessly without leadership.
They have not shown the courage of
kittens. They have never piped
note in response to the food of
standpat oratory. The record of the
session would indicate that the Re
publican party in the House is as
solid as Gibraltar on the Dingley
schedules.
Davidson of Wisconsin introduced
a resolution 10 have the Ways and
Means Committee hold tariff hear
ing this summer. 1t was only a lit
tie sop to the revision sentiment,
but it has been denied.
When the country was thrilled
with the San Francisco horror, the
Madden resolution came along, pro-
viding for free admission of build
ing materials for that city's rebuild
ing. Everybody was for it, but it
has been suppressed. 1t was another
sop; a sop 10 the sentiment of com
mon humanity as well as to the
conviction that schedules may pos
sibly perpetrate injustice. But the
standpatters smothered it.
And now they are getting ready
to pass the Aldrich resolution, if
they can, commanding that all sup
plies for the canal be bought in the
United States. The standpatters are
IN the saddle; they propose to ride
over everything. They are taking
chances of a fall, but taking them
with fine audacity.
As has been said, the revision
sentiment among Republicans is
utterly without leadership. Turn
loose in the House one man with
the convictions and the fighting
qualities of La Toilette or Cummins,
and this would be changed. The
standpatters are the most perfectly
organized political force in the coun-
try. They have the leaders and the
munitions. The force opposed to
them is a mob of volunteers.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
Into Fifteen Languages.

Prof Ernst HaeckeTs important work.
1.-The Riddle of the Universe" has re-
Gently been translated into japanese,
Chinese and Hebrew. At different times
the volume has appeared IN twelve 9TH
er languages. while more than 200. 900
copies Of the German original have been
sold The Harpers, who publish Prof.
Haeckels books IN this country report
that the volume IS IN constant demand
numerous editions having been printed
the latest about a month ago. In ad-
dressing an English scientific society
not long ago. Prof Haeckei said that in
the six years since The Riddle OF the
Universe" was published he had re-
ceived over 5000 letters from theologi-
ans and ccItrOversialistS all over the
world concerning IT,
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NOT LIKE CHRIST BUT
ON A BUSINESS BASIS

COSHOCTON. Ohio, June 2-"On busi-
ness principles" declared the Rev. I. B.
Dillon when asked whether he would
run the new grocery his church will es-
tablish like Christ would or as a busi-
ness man. This running things as
Christ would is "a misnomer. q woeful
one" he continued. Christ would have
run any business right up 10 its limit
10 make as much money out of IL hon
esuy and honorably as possible The
Lord put people on earth to help them
selves, and the man who waits for the
Lord to come along and give him a lift
will wait a long time. We shall run our
grocery on practical business lines"
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GOULD FAMILY CATCHES
OVER THOUSAND TROUT

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. June 2.-George
j. Gould, who spent a week at Fur
Tough Lodge. Delaware county, has Just
purchased a 400-acre farm near Fur
Tough Lodge, paying $4,000. Mr., Gould
has also purchased another trout stream.
and now owns the finest fishing strearIs
in DelaW are county
During the weeks stay of the Gould
family at Furlough Lodge they spent
most OF the time fishing. and caught J, ,2l0
OF the speckled beauties
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
A Novel Romance.

Van TasseI Sutphen. author OF
The Cardinals Rose. The Gates of
Chance" and other stories fun of action.
has just completed a romance which the
Harpers will bring out on June under
the title OF The Doomsmaa." 1t deals
with fantastic and improbable condi-
ton of the world a century and half
hence, when OF all our present civiliza-
ton, New York city. or Doom. as IL is
called. alone remains.
The enmity which exists between the
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

planned and well-coached entertain
ments, gave a dance-driil and musicale
Han, for the benefit OF the Daughters
Of the Confederacy, Of the District Of
Columbia, 10 be applied 10 their
! memorial fund. A number OF drills and
patriotic songs BY Miss ThOmpsOn-s 5
dancing class composed the program,
/ which Included a Quaker drill IN cos
/ tune. and flower drill by twelve young
girls.
The minuet recitation by Cornelia
Parker. who lmpersOnated her ''Erand-
{ mnIama. won great applause Mrs
William keye Miller rendered several
songs accompanied by Fulton =. KaTr.
After the entertainment. refreshments
were served. The committee IL charge
/ Included, among others, Mrs. J. E
MulCaDe and Mrs SpriEg Belt
AIr and Mrs. E. E Hopkins. OF I722
Fifth street, were host and hostess at
most enjoyable affair on Sunday
evening. celebrating Jointly the birth
days OF both Mr. and Mrs Hopkins,
their anniversaries happening to fall a
was furnished by Norman Burch, Sol
Stoddard and Mrs H Simmons The
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Schendau. Mrs.
N j. Finch, Mrs. Charles L. Wade.
Dir. and Mrs Fred Effelran. bir. and
Mrs. II simmons, Miss Georgia Hop
kins, Miss Sadie Hopkins, Miss Mabel
Finch. Miss Annette Creighton, Miss
Amy Jost. Miss GeneVive Finch. and
Mr.. Ford. Gus Julien. William Finch.
Theodore Simmons. Frank Steele. Nor
man Burch, Sol Stoddard ana Mrs. II.
Simmons.
Miss HorteIise Morris, who was the
guest OF Miss Rose Wheatfield. OF Bal
tinore. for q few days, has returned to
her home on Seventeenth street
The new Pennsylvania Society Of
Washington viii hold its next meet
ing June > in the Maryland building
14l0 II street northwest All Pennsyi-
vanians are cordially invited 70 be pres
cnt
Mr.. and Airs. Adams and Mrs. Barker.
Of Worcester, Mass. are visiting Miss
Westhorpe for few days.
Ben Miller has gone on a weeks fish
ing trip TO the mountains Of Virginia
with party of old friends
Mrs. Abe Cohen. OF Pittsburg. Pa,
who was here the guest OF her father
G. LansburSh, has returned TO her
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph weyl and son.
Max Weyl, jr.. have left town 70 spend
the summer near Rockville, Nd
Mr. and Mrs. D. FrankeI. Of New
York city. have returned to their home
after visit Of few days in Washing
ton.
Mrs. Harry King and children have
returned home after delightful trip
10 Atlantic City.
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WOULD NEVER WED PASTOR.
GIRL SAID, BUT SHE. WILL
Rejects PreacherPamss Prophecy of Marrying Minister
But Within Year She Accepts
PrediCtOr.

PHILADELPHIA. June 2.-Col. and
Mrs Robert Patrick. OF Erie avenue
and Seventeenth street, have formally
announced the engagement OF their
daughter. Miss Eleanor CaTmany Pat
rick, 10 the Rev Walter Bennett. late
of Canada.
Connected with the engagement Is a
pleasant little romance on July OF
last year the two met for the fTst time
at Wildwood, where the young divine
was stopping al the same hostelry as
the Patricks.
Next day. Independence Day. there
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Where to Spend the Summer.

TIE question OF where 10 go for the
summer may perhaps be solved for
may by consulting Irving Baceller' S
novel. -Silas Strong: Emperor OF the
Woods" OF the Adirondack mountains
the author makes his hero say:
g I We seen men come in here nigh
dead an 90 back w-weIl They's med
cine here L cure all the sickness in a
hundred cities. they's f-fur 'uough here
Z c-cOver their naked-Jhey's flood
'nough L feed their hungry-an' they-s
w-wood 'nough L keep EN- w-warm- -
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was an entertainment. in which the
young minister played the role OF =
palmist- Reading Miss Pasriek's Min
he told her fortune. saying she was 70
marry a minister
That IS certainly a mistake; viii
never marry a clergyman or be mir
ister's wife" was The subjects repIv
The sequel is another evidence Of rbs
old saying: She said she wouldn't hut
now she VIII" The wedding viii take
place IN The fall
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HITS AND MISSES.

Dan Cupid is a marksman bold.
His arrows tipped with kisses.
And though the rogue Is growing old,
Dan Cupid is a marksman bold,
For when he hits the mark, beholdi
Tis then he makes the Mrs
Dan Cupid Is a marksman bold,
His arrows tipped with kisses
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
A VARIATION.

Please, sir" said the Office boy, me
testify.
mo. sir. She wants me to take her
10 de ball game"
He got Off.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02
PRESENTATION AT COURT
OF WASHINGTON PEOPLE
Prominent Social Figures at the National Capital Were
Present at Buckingham Palace, England,
Last Evening.
Last Evening.

The second court presentation Of the
season at buckingham Palace last
night had a strong flavor OF Washington
drawing room life. The Ambassador and
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and all OF the at
taches OF the embassy were there, and
DR. and Mrs. William J. Hill. two OF
the most favored officials who ever
graced Washington society. were pre-
sented When Dr. BIN was Assistant
Secretary Of State. Mrs Hin is said to
have more nearly maintained a regular
salon OF the kind which obtained in
England md France in the olden days
when men OF letters and women of
talent met. than has DRY other woman
who ever offiCiated IN society here
Mrs. Theodore Z. ShOnts. wife OF the
president of the Panama Canal Com
mission, and her two daughters. who
were pupils at Mrs. Somers' school, IN
this city. were also presented. while
among the others likewise favored we're
Mrs. Don Cameron and Miss Cameron,
who spent the winter in Washington at
their historic old home en- Lafayette
Square
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BELGIAN MINISTER
OFF FOR SUMNER
To Spend Vacation in Mas
sachusetts.
SENIOR C0REA'S PLANS
Will Leave Washington June IL, and
Will Sail for England, Then Going
to Rio Janeiro.

The Belgian Minister and Baroness
Moncheur viii leave Washington to-
morrow afternoon. going direct 10
SWiftmore. Prides Crossing Mass. the
country estate OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Moore, where they VIII make a
short visit. From there they will go
TO Hamilton, Mass, where they have
leased place for the summer months.
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Senor Corea. who will represent Mic
aragua at the Pan-American Congress,
will leave Washington June T. and four
days later will sail from New York for
England He Will sail from there early
in July for Rio Janeiro.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

n Gregory Wilenkin, financial at
tache OF the Russian embassy in Wash
ingtoh, who is now in St Petersburg.
has accepted the position of financial
agent OF Russia al Tokyo
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

The substitution of smoke for the
ancient air in the subway must have
caused distinct Improvement.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

Mrs. L. Fellheimer and William Fell
heimer have left the city for the Blue
mountains, where they expect 10 stay
for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1906-06-02

The first June bride was Miss Eliza
beth Ashfield Walker, who was married
at noon today 10 Or. William J. Todd
The wedding was a small one. witnessed
only by the relatives OF the two faml-
lies. and was solemnized at the resi-
dence Of Redford W. Walker. the father
Of the bride. on Washington Heights.
Miss Alice Eleanor PUling, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. +. w. Pilling. viii
be married at 5 O'Clock this afternoon.
at the home of her parents. 1856
Fifteenth street. TO George Mitchell
Belts. the Rev. Lee Allison, Of Gunton
Temple. officiating.
On account OF the continued illness OF
Mrs. PHling. the wedding viii be a small
one. with only relatives and Intimate
friends present Miss Pilling Will be
given away by her father. and viii
have as her only attendant her sister.
Mrs Joseph Hall Pining. while Joseph
Pnling. brother Of the bride. viii serve
Mr. Belts as best man.
After the small reception, which VIII
follow the ceremony. Mr.. Belts and his
bride viii leave for their wedding Jour
ney. making their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Pilling upon their return here
The marriage OF Miss Sue Brown
Crossman. daughter of Mr.. ar3 Mrs.
William d. Crossman, and Leslie Ben
jamin Gray, will take place at I:50
O. clock this evening, at the Calvary
Baptist Church.
Miss Ollie Thompson. who never fails
TO please the public with her we'll