davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
A Theatrical World Merger.

Ills alpretty ambitious plan, that
to merge all the great theatrical in
terests of the world into one ire
mendous syndicate, with a capital
stock of 500, 900, but if any gen.
tlemen on the face Of the earth
could dash into it without fear OF
failure. it is those of the firm of
Klaw e. Erlanger, already occupy
ing the seats of the mighty of the
present American theatrical syndi-
cate. These men have for some
years held a great many of the the
alter owners, the actors, and the
managers of this country in their
grip, although of late there has
been a decidedly powerful and popu-
lar opposition to their endeavors
Whether they will invite that OPP
position, which has now many thea
tiers and a great number of fine at
fractions, to enter the world merger
IS not announced, but it is perfectly
evident that they will attempt to
syndicate all the great dramatic in
terests of England, Germany
France, and possibly Switzerland
and Austria. 1t is enough almost to
stagger humanity, as ole loom
Paul remarked of totally differ
ent subject.
We do not believe that such com
plete commercialization of actors
and their art and playwrights and
their products is good for the
drama or for the people who patron
lie it. Freedom and the opportun
Ity to compete in matters of theat
rical Importance is just as essentia
10 the welfare of the people as tina
same freedom in other department.
Of life. a gigantic Grammatical trus
that would have at its control, i
successful, all the great attraction
of the world and could send hithe-
and thither at will, could dictat
what city should and should no
have them, and otherwise play tn
part of a tyrant, beneficial, per
haps, but still no less hostile t.
American ideas, does not seem to b
such as to commend itself to tn
favor of the discerning.
But perhaps the gigantic combins
ton may, after all. be the best thin
for arts and letters as connecte
with the stage. for the reason tina
it could not endure. It's size an
enormous ramifications would wor
against ii from the start. Disinte
grafton would be sure to follow; de
Inoralization for a time. and finall
a rebuilding of the old structure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
RICH MAN WEEDS NURSE
WHO DEFlED SMALLPOX

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. July e.
Brought back from the brink Of death
by the firm hand Of his devoted nurse.
Bertrand Schyrock. a wealthy New
Yorker, has shown his appreciation by
marrying Miss Marion BroadfOOt, of this
CITY. who nursed him through a siege
OF smallpox. When Schyrock was taken
Ill and sent to the contagion ward OF
the Cssy Hospital, Miss Broadfoot, one
OF the RI -tiest nurses of the institution.
calmly offered to take care of him The
crisis over, she. herself. fell i'll, and IL
was the oatient's turn to be nurse and
attendant Fortunately, her illness was
rot so severe. and she soon became
strong er ough to walk about. Then
Schyrock proposed. They will spend
their honeymoon in Europe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
.SNATCHES PURSE,
THOUGHT It WIFE'S

RICHMOND, Va, July ITO con-
vince his wife of the danger that her
purse would be stolen If She carried
1t dangling from her belt, John Ender-
grass snatched her purse. as he sup
posed, from her as they were on a
crowded street corner. When he arrived
home he discovered that his wife had
her purse. and that he had taken one
belonging to another woman. 1t con-
tanned Sl00. Unable TO find the owner,
Endergrass turned over the money TO
a church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
CHINA OPEN DOOR
BEING RESTORED

Practical steps toward the restoration
of the open door in Manchuria, in which
the United States is deeply interested,
have been taken in the opening of the
customs houses at Antung and Tatung-
kon, on the Chinese-Korean fro1rier.
and at Dalny. within Japanese leased
territory, the latter since July l.
Chinese imperial maritime customs
houses are to be opened shortly on the
Chinese Russian frontier.
The Dalny agreement provides for
the customs Office at Dalny, and inland
waters, steam navigation rules for
Dalny and leased territory in the Lao
tung peninsula.
The agreement will be revised next
spring when the conditions there are
more fully ascertatned-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
Thrice He Sought Justice
In Front of Street Cars:
It FINALLY Costs Him SIS
Frenehman Robbed of Various Possessions In
Guiding 5000, Used Peculiar Method to
Reach Ear of Magistrate.

NEW YORK. July 2.-Poets have
sung the song Of those who stood
on the bridge, but who shall sing
the song OF a foot below the bridgeZ
There Is tie true lyric Of despair and
humiliation.
NJ. Reboval gazed despondently up at
the fortunate ones who enjoyed the
privilege Of THE bridge''-witnesses
complainants. etc. His turn was going
TO come, but not on the bridge. For
him there was only the fgr ominy of a
foot below the bridge-in other words,
he was that unbiased thing. q prisoner
in Jefferson Market Court
Its ReboyaI again. your honor" said
Foley from his semi-judieial, semi-ex-
planatory position on the bridge The
Frenchman. the man vino is always
jumping in front Of street ears"
Not AWAY interposed RebovaI.
Just three time. your honor. Only
three time"
His disappointing experience with
American justice had given him courage
at least TO have. his record stated cor
rectly.
Now what was the matter this time,
Reb''-magigtrate locked at the paper
before him-"Rebovai Why are you al.
ways trying 70 commit suicide?''
1T is not Away, pardon. it is only
three time. And 1 do not commit sui
eide. pardon one time more. your hon.
or. make appearance, no. pretence. TO
kill myself. It Is you cali a ruse; yes?
to make myself compre-understand ?
Yes. that is It,"
That's what you said before-you
,-a-a seaEfpe- sf,sfgrA
Not Poor; He Has S7oo.
That IS Il. monsieur Ie-your honor.
I come 10 this country one month that
was am not poor man. not at all ]
have one thousand doIlar-nO francs
that is 200 dollar. There Is also the
watch and the picture OF the jeune file
in the-it hang on the watch-so??''
You mean locket." said the helpful
Foley.
That Is II And the man who said
he help me 20 commence one great
business. he take !t-he take Il all
the watch, the picture Of the Jeune allt
and the 800
But haven't the police helped you e
try and find this man?''
"One police. your honor. and one
police not clever 10 find this man HhC
Is mere clever than many police"
He didn't even know the street or
which this occurred, your honor" ex-
planned Foley.
1T is when 1 just come from France
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

I not know where I am, The city is so
big. sO"-
And both Of Mr.. RebovaIs hands went
a52gt his Sead to cypress his confusion
But why this mania for throwing
yourself in front OF street cars2''
One Long, Sad Story.
1T IS one long story-one sad story
your honor" The voice broke and MS
eyes grew watery- Il have not money
TO the new. the clean. thistle shirt
on, so I get no place TO make living. I
tell one police, he laugh. He say show
Kim man and he arrest 1 tell police one
time more. he say.
Show me-
RebovaHs voice choked with anger and
he raised one hand vigorously.
IF see that man, 1 myself. 1 TO
need the police
yes, b1u TIE trolley cars7" asked
Magistrate Moss. who had listened sym
7 have one idea-it seem good idea.
and get me as you call him justice. l
see police arrest man and 1 say l VIII
be arrest too. Then j think. That man
he arrest he Is drunk No, no, That I
not do. It is disgrace, 70 is-it Is
And Reboyal energeJically and con-
temptuOusly indicated the floor.
1T Is beneath yOu'-the helpful Foley
He Would Be Strange Man
That Is IL 1t is too bad-the jeune
file would not believe I do that. Then I
see man arrest when trolley car run
him over. Many people go with him af-
/ ter IN crowd to the court I say. All. IL
| is strange country. I viii be strange
man. viii make the attention, I Will
throw myself in front OF the tramcar. I
( will cause the excitement. will cause
| the attention, I will tell The story, I Will
Lget me- as you call him. the justice
! But the more. I will get the watch, the
picture, and the two hundred dollar
| IT'S too bad. RebOVal." said bis honor
/ but you don't seem TO be able 20 fur
| nish any clue 10 the thief"
/ 1T IS that which l have not. your
4 honor" and again the prisoner gave
/ way 20 his emotions.
| You see. my man." said the ma9is-
| trate, taking up his pen, and pausing
! TO explain that mysterious thing Justice
/ (as you call hin). you have twice Gre
( ated a great deal of trouble by throwing
! yourself IN front Of trolley cars, and
sad as your story is, you must put an
I end 70 this practice As a warning
4 therefore, I fine you s..
| And as they led him away the discon-
| solate adventurer shook his head
| Il make myself humble; make ny
self prisoner 10 get, as you call him.
/ Justice3 Now lose the watch, the
| picture. the two hundred dollar and the
! I'VE dollar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

Americans we may be proud of the
American idea that inspires the
colossal undertaking. AS citizens of
the world, however, with leanings
toward the best interests of dra-
matte art, we can scarcely look with
favor upon such a monstrosity in
the line of combines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
PACKED EGGS BAIL BOND,
$4,000 WORTH FOR $500
Suppose They Should Spol?" Says Judge-"They
Would Still Have Marketable Value" Says
Accused Man.

NEW YORK. July 22.-Packed eggs
worth $4,000. probably the most novel
bond ever offered in any court, served
to bail out Henry RoeTner. a dealer in
candled, broken, and frozen eggs, who
was arrested, charged with doing bust
ness In violation OF the corporation law.
Roerner turned the Tombs court room
into a business Office. and. attended by
a private secretary and half a dozen
clerks, dictated letters. signed checks.
and transacted business generally while
awaiting his turn among the throng of
''drunks and disorderlies."
When finally arraigned he pleaded not
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

guilty. and. waving examination, was
held for trial in special sessions IN $500
bail. Samuel ROttenburg offered the
bond. and when the magistrate asked
his business responded:
Il am a specialist in candled, broken,
and frozen eggs. I offer $4,000 worth OF
eggs as bond
But suppose" suggested the magis-
trate, the eggs should spoil?"
Well" replied Rottenburg, rotten
eggs have a marketable value"
80 I have long supposed" acknowl-
edged the magistrate. and accepted the
bond
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
SCORES OF GIRLS
VISIT CAMP AND
ENLNEN MILITIA
Fully 4 900 Friends From
Washington See Boys
Drill.

CAMP ORDWAY, 3 OLIVA K
HEIGHTS, w. Va. July 22.-Coached In
advanced guard work this morning. the
mil.tiamen were pronounced eminently
competent TO properly protect their
corn beef, cabbage, hard tack, and tent
age I'm the event of their being called
into actual service.
Col. Lloyd NJ. Brett. who has but the
First Regiment and first separate bat-
talon to command his attention and
tutelage. gave individual attention TO
many of the men, although taken as In
!ts entirety the brigade was well up on
this all-important duty. That they are
capable and ready 10 guard their grub
with their lives can be readily under
stood when one sees the scramble they
have for It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

1t appears that the vegetarians are
booming La Toilette for President be-
cause he is a vegetarian. and therefore
a man of peace. whose election would
be distinct gain for the cause OF amity
among the nations. II 1t sGould start
international amity IN the same proper
ton that his advent in Congress caused
Senatorial amity, IT isn't hard to under
stand how the manufacturers of war
materials will be pleased to contribute
something TO the new campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
SMOKING III "THE Rouse"

from a Descriptive Catalogue OF
London Tokens published in 1855. one
learns that ut one time smoking was
practiced in the house OF commons. for
the author mentions a seventeenth order
that no member do presume to smoke
tobacco in the gallery or at the table
Of the house sitting as committees"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

wedding will occur during the months
of July or August
The bride-elect is Bostonian by
birth, but has lived in Washington dur
ing the majcr part Of her life. She IS
a pretty. petit brunette. and popular in
the younger circles OF society. Mr..
Thavis Is now connected with the
jamestown Exposition as a special COM
missioner IN the Department OF Ex-
pleitatiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
Discipline and Rewards.

Soldiers who proved too susceptible 10
the Vaccinations of sly Dan Cupid and
reported too late for dress parade were
requested to remain in camp last night.
Passes were granted those who did their
duty and assisted in making the dress
parade a success These men were al
lowed to accompany their friends TO the
stations.
Chaplain Pierce, CT the Washington
Barracks, delivered a sermon on pa
triotism'' at headquarters yesterday
morning Scores of religiously inclined
officers and men attended. Services
were also held In the Y. NJ. C A. tent
under the direction of Secretary Army
and NAVY branch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
RoSEBERY'S PRIZE CATTLE.

Lord Rosebery seems to be as dis
tinguished in stock breeding as in pol
itics. literature. and horse racing. There
was much interest lately in the sale OF
forty-four of his Jersey cows and heif-
ers at Dairy farm, Mentmore, the high
est price being $40 paid by Lord
Rothschiid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
BRIDE-ELECT BORN
IN boston, MASS.
Is Pretty, Petite Brunette,
and Popular in
Society.

Miss Florence Willard A Barrie.
youngest daughter Of Mrs. Marshall J..
Barrie. Of Twelfth street, IS 10 wed L.
William Tnavis. a Washington news
paper correspondent. Announcement Of
the engagement was made today. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
NEW YoRK,s FREAK CLOCKS.

There are in New York city fourteen
clocks in public view that have no flg-
ures or Roman letters on their faces,
using some advertising words with
twelve letters ia their places, and II is
as easy 10 tell the time by their use
as by the usual Characters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

Mayor Garrett ought to be able 10 in
duce some of these lawyers to take
Glen Echo's case on shares. giving
them an agreed proportion OF the fines
provided they establish the towns right
to collect them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

A Chicago woman secured a divorce
because her husband threw a bottle of
apollinaris water at her head. Using a
soft drink like that, ne doubtless was
Just Joking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

If the hostile military force now
menacing this capital succeeds in eff
fecting an entrance the footing will not
extend much beyond the pie counters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

One sure way Of not noticing how un-
comfortable the hot weather is Is to
go right on working and forgetting to
grumble about 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22

President Castro has so far regained
his health that he is preparing % start
some new troubles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
Thrilling Review of Cavalry.

The cavalry and Third Battery gave
another daring and hair-raising review
at walk. trot, and gallop. The horses
and men having become accustomed to
the drill field, performed with q mere
wonderful degree of sureness and speed.
The review was thrilling ana inspiring.
and the crowd applauded for A long
time after the regulars quit the field.
The most remarkable thing about the
DAVIS maneuvers was that no casualties
or accidents occurred. Many hats were
Jared or blown from the heads of the
soldiers. and the artillerists had to hold
on TO the limbers for dear life, but there
was no mishap TO mar the spectacular
and circusv performance.
A band concert was given by the brigade
hand dressed in white uniforms, and
playing instruments which shone as
though they had been polished for
hours Prof Mcleod arranged an sspC-
cially good program of classic and reli-
gious pieces, which were well received
by the vast audience which remained 70
hear the music. The concert concluded
the show for the benefit OF the visit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-22
HAVE THE TIMES MAILED TO YOU

Persons leaving Washington for the summer
can have The Times mailed to them at the
same rate as paid for delivery In the city.
viz. 6 cents a week for the daily edition. or
IL cents for the daily and Sunday editions.
AL mail subscriptions are Invariably payable
IN advance. Addresses changed as often as
desired.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
Its Evolution Into Man

r. we have the seeing eye, may observe the first
cry dIttercntiate until can distinguish differ
ent note, for fear. anger hunger, and fatigue Then
the original creation u1 words the instinct
from which all language arose begins to act. Then
this mother tongue Of The race is rudcly displaced
by the language Of the parents and the environment
50 TOO. from quadrupedal locomotion the child
goes through All the stages of getting erect using the
hand as an organ Of prchcn-on as our ancestors IN
the trees did. Is plays and games repeat many an
ancient industry and form Of Worship Everything
goes % It's mouth. and il later experiments with
everything to determine what is edible and non
edible. and 50 exploit, world does or tries 10 do
little Of everything hat all the creatures IN It's
line p1 descent did leads It's fe follow, ITS own
instincts regardless of grown-urs save far as they
are stronger and must be Welded 10, and only late
begins to show interest in adult modes Of life
But let us be practical What do all these studies
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
The importance OF Creeping

A GAIN. the infant must creep Nearly half ,t
them TIN, country DO not q, s., naturally Too
much and too carly upughtue,, brings various
aouorrnaltics described az length in test books
But more than this. creeping brings out the chest,
throws back the shoulders strengthens the muscles
IN the back Of the neck and down the spine which
support the head brings out The bouy places, de
yeipp5 arms. shoulders. hips etc Probably creeping
to-day tar more IN need of being prolonged than
abridged Is attitudes and movements have been
found useful IN the physical culture of adults Il
tavors normal blood supply and the full braun tends
to prevent bow lc2gednc-, and abdominal Weakness
and should be taught 10 infants who do not learn it
but hitch and roll instead
So too. actual nursing at the mother breast Is
n'w known 10 be uccdiu even AS an exercise of the
hp~. throat palate. tongue and forces which suffer
and are uudcyeloped Toy the easy methods of the
tween COWS mill, and the proprietary foods the
one hand. and the human mothers milk which Is
very different IN composition from all others and
contains everything which soul and body need for
the r-t month of life Appalling but conclusive sta
ti-t.c- many lands show that the infant mortality
which is increasing everywhere Is from three t., vc
times rs great among babies under year of age
uourlshed on COW milk and artificial food or dcluged
with the ~tarchy artitact, than among those breast
fed Not only tins but the latter are heavier taller
and healthier 1T every stage of ltc, when
urcd for the army They live longer and every
three months of natural feeding add, To- everyone
OF these advantages 50 we'll is tins established that
Germany. where soldier, wanted law has
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
The Why and How

D. you ask why or how: l reply because from
The time before birth when the child is q single
CELL upr rle 1oi maturity IF the man and woman
almost The entire history IT life The earth has been
repeated IN Eou and me and everyone The child
comes very near being a plant then an ascul4 then
a-L- then quairupei, then an ape running
through these and the many intermediate stages OF
T -u evolution The earliest of these stages are
Is--ei most rapidly. that we 1--we through thou
sands If years oi race history day Tor The stages
relescoped together some of the longest Of them
f 5hing out only for moment in a single act or ex-
preston. This Is what We mean when We call the
child The 1nicroco=,n. Or a htrIe cosmos A. one
Stage. The human embryo has pretty Well developed
gil -s, and then l7 repeating The aquatic stage of
tier development. Then rs entire body is covered
with hair and a tail IS grown, and this is the ape
stage.
Thus the infant even before birth IS ranr,5e=t
written over and over with surerpored records OF It's
past Or better i IS q big bunch of keys large and
small 70 unlock the past when we know how to fit
each and turn IN Us appropriate lock Some of the
keys. however, are ru-red and mis-hapen and have
- be restored and some of the locks are RUSTY and
o'lers not Yet found; but everything exists and
very much IS now beng done 70 restore, dec.pher.
and III everything 10 its place
Thus the child IS geologic ages older than man
Adult traits Cf body and soul novelties lately
added new and often less substantial stories built
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06

upon ancient foundations Hence. the child is not
much the father of the man. but his very remote
primitive ancestor. The human infant IS "a very
antique specimen Of human nature a rchc or
memento Of a past vastly older than recorded hls-
tory Under the guidance OF Mother Nature. hc Is
climbing daily first with almost breaknee, speed
up the uncouutcd ruugs Of the evolutionary ladder
The bottom Of which rests deep IN the pruelal sea
and its top reaches up the superuau that Is 10 hc
Tor to the optimi-t man to-day Is IN Hu~lcy's
graphic phrase but the tadpoe of future arch
angel Thus. the man Of science looks with new
and reverence upon this candidate for humanity
a. a ycnera bic rclJ ot Il dim antiquity
New-York tribune., 1907-10-06
@. STANLEY HALL
President of Clark University

teach us | answer first, They teach that it IS the
duty OF every healthtu man and with
special umpedlment To marry and bear children
betmeS. Il Is a duty to the world and
society which Is vet more imperative for all Of the
ht than TO pay taxes, vote. or fight for country
It Is IN danger This duty is now immensely rem
forced by the decline of nativity IN almost every
civilized land where statistics are kept This has led
to drastic propositions. such the taxation Of
bachelors. the endowment of marriage | am not
yet ready to advocate any Of these schemes. but
some OF them may yet prevail Certain Is that
the chief duty of man Is to transmit the sacred torch
OF hcrcdlty undmmci - future generations
We must recognize again that nothing is quite S.,
worthy Of love. reverence and service as the bodies
and souls Of children who viii people The earth when
We are gone Thus We must FIR, oi All get Out of
Nature way and not ,crtcrc with hu' follow her
teachings We must not. e.. Try 20 keep children
necessarily happy thai they cannot cry Osca-
s,ona CRYING is the only vigorous form pt exercise
for the child who cannot yet walk /, .rrla'c, ,hc
whole body with blood. stretches the arteries veins.
and capIiar:c, expands the luugr develops the
voice helps Digestion and p'!auze7 rac soul be-
tween pleasure and pain. its sovereign masters.
Stullcs oi the infant voice. ot nutrition. ctrcul'i,u
etc. al show that crying ha, rs own physiology.
psychology and hygiene