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Ancient and Modern Jury Methods.

The great length of time required by the
Thaw jury to decide that they were
unable TO render verdict reflects an i'm
portsnt change which has taken place in
the jury system In the olden times, during
the period of their deliberations juries were
denied food, water and lights, being thus
forced by their physical necessities to
agree. In certain famous trials of early
4 mes In the history OF Jurisprudence juries
were literally starved into rendering YER
diets. During the reign of King James III
a. one famous case the jury, 1t was
charged had been packed in the interest
Of the crown by the inclusion of certain
members particularly the stout and APP
parently long -enduring court brewer. 1t
withstood the pangs of hunger and thirst
until relieved by secret devices by court
officers in the hope of verdict of convic-
ton. On the plea that the jHrymen were
in need of water for washing their faces
and hands, drink was sent in to them
collapse and verdict of acquittal was
rendered. 10 the Intense Chagrn of the
court.
Reminders of this crude method of dis
pcnsing justice are to be found in the
history of American trials by jury and
within the memory of men of today juries
have been denied refreshment in the hope
81 Fastening agreement The modern prac-
tice is sharply distinct in this respect from
the old way. Whereas in former times a
Jury in capital case was never allowed to
separate or to depart from the custody of
court officers, in some instances chiefly in
the prolonged murder trials OF a sensational
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
The Kaiser and Peace.
This comes from Pittsburg:

Baron Edmondo Mayor des Plancnes
Italian ambassador to the United States ar
rived here today to attend the Carnegie
Institute dedication. When Informed that
Mr.. Carnegie in his speech of yesterday had
said that the Emperor of Germany had it
in his power to bring about universal pea ce
by simply saying the word. Baron des
Planches replied: Well. If the emperor
should discontinue buying armament and
munitions of war. | imagine it would go
long way toward that end but there is no
telling what the emperor will do.
Ga the contrary. nothing is easier than
to tell what the kaiser will do in this case
He will continue buying armament and
munitions of war, and keeping his powder
dry and plentiful He does not object to
peace talk, but like every practical ruler
knows how peace may best be preserved
The meeting at The Hague will be inter-
esting and valuable, but the least influential
man there will be the avant courier OF
the millennium. with thirty-seven different
plans for Fastening the dawn 5f universal
and unbreakable peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
THE So, 100000 PLOT.

From the Rochester Herald.
The great plot will probably be looked
upon by future historians as "A simple
mares nest.
From the indianapolis News
Some way the promised conspiracy serial
was nipped in the bud. People instead Of
waiting in breathless anxiety for the next
instalment just laughed. AS soon as con-
spiracy becomes bOuffe 1t is all up with it.
From the Birmingham Age Herald.
The endowment of the electoral college
to the extent of $5.0O0OoO by Hartman,
Rockefeller & Co is the latest sensation in
philanthropy
From the Atlanta Journal.
Tie President may have been mistaken
about that $5,OO0.0OO corruption fund. it
may have been only $4,9OOOO0.
From the Topeka State Journal.
This SIS 100000 plot which President
Roosevelt exposes sounds plausible enough,
yet when the old-time pOpulists used to
charge conspiracies on the part of the
money power W, used to laugh at. the idea.
From the Newark Morning Star.
Penrose's conspiracy club will have to
raise the ante. No IS, 600 900 will serve to
put it even in working order.
From the Detroit News.
The inadequate size of the $5.0o0.OGO ante
is the least credible feature of the anti
Roosevelt conspiracy tale
From the Charleston News and Courier.
Evidence of the conspiracy to defeat the
Roosevelt policies" Is strengthened by the
announcement that George Gould is selling
his polo ponies.
From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Senator Penrose and President Roosevelt
were students together at Harvard; but il
Dey ever belonged to the same dining club
- is evident that they no longer do so.
From the Buffalo Express.
The Pennsylvania house. without a dis
senting vote. has Endorsed all the acts of
the Roosevelt administration and denounced
the piotters against It, Boies Penroses
disclaimer came just in time.
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TRAIN WRECKING.
From the Boston Advertiser.

From the Boston Advertiser.
Seven attempted train wreckings in if-
teen days on the Pennsylvania railroad in
dicate an unpleasant determination on the
part of some people to vie with the rail-
roads ability to pull these things off in
their own way.
From the Kansas City Star.
Armed guards are patrolling the tracks of
the Pennsylvania railway as defense
against wreckers The only place to wreck
a railroad with impunity is in Wall street.
From the Toledo Press.
The perpetrator of the fendish attempts
to wreck passenger trains on the Pennsyl-
yania railway may be insane. but his
"bralnsterms" come with amazing regu-
larity and system. Such degeneracy should
be converted into fertilizer for a dog -fennel
patch.
From the Cleveland Leader
t.-e train-wrecker hunt goes on jealous
~. and important results are more than
likely. In the end society always marriages
to protect itself against human beasts Of
prey who kill that they may plumber
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The train wrecker deserves no more
mercy than the kidnaper or the poisoner Of
wells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
mr.. STEAD'S BIG D.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
W. T. Stead is inclined to oppose an amen
corner at The Hague conference.
From the Boston Herald.
And yet the Methodist brethren are re-
ported to have smiled audibly a. Mr. Stead S
big, big D. 1t all depends, apparently.
From the st. Paul Dispatch.
Mr.. Stead will make himself unpopular
with his free and easy use of the big d.
and the little ID. and his low estimate OF
the value of amen.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
w T. Stead declares no one cares a
/ damn for amen" The old maids of Fort
Dodge win deny this where 1t comes to-a
MAJ.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
William r. Stead Is evidently not enam-
ored Of the amen corner.
From the Hartford Evening Post
Journalist Stead is probably the only
man of his class who would dare to go into
clerical meeting and mix his profanity
and his theology to such lurid tint.
From the Chicago Evening Post.
Mr.. W. T. Stead simply wanted to show
the assembly he could amend the amen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
BALLADE OF IkPECUNIOSITY.

It's deuced announcement,
Ny poverty seems very real;
| don't know where there is Il cent
That I can borrow. beg or steal.
For Tom has turned upon his heel
And Dick no more can ! anerce,
While Harry's deaf to my appeal.
It's tough to have an empty purse
I'm usually quite content.
I'm sure | very seldom squeaI
But destitutiOu's imminent.
And that's a thing j cant conceal.
There's pretty DorOihea. she'll
Soon come to hear OF my reverse,
And that will be a chilly deal.
It's tough to have an empty purse.
I always can stave OF my rent,
always can scare up q meal,
NY tailOr's mild and lenient
MY laundress is most true and leal,
But she at whose fair feet | kneel.
On her account my fate l curse,
I've q suspicion she'll CONCEAL.
It's tough to have an empty purse.
L'ENvOI.
/ don't mind dips Of fortunes wheel
Ny woes | seldom nurse,
But Dorothea-there l feel
It's tough TO have an empty purse
Chicago NrW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Oversolicitous.

The railways are doing everything they
can for the comfort of the public said
the station agent
Il s'pose so" answered Farmer Corntos
sci. But l wish they'd get over the idea
that moneys such worry an temptation
that we ought to be relieved of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
ANENT The WEATHER.

The irritated citizen
VIII hope the weather man
His lighter flannels has put on.
Likewise his shoes of tan.
He'll hope his raincoat is mislnid.
No matter what the cost:
His muffier gone. his rubbers torn,
His best umbrella lost.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
SHOOTING STARS.
When the Ghost Walks

What do you regard as the most diff
ficut character in Shakespeare
"The ghost, answered Mr.. Storm ton
Barnes.
''1n Hamlet?
NO. On pay day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Needless.

Have you a law against carrying con-
cealed weapons asked the visitor.
I'VE don't need no such law in Crimson
Gulch' answered Pute Pete. Nobody
here's fool enough to keep weapon under
cover where he's liable to lose time reachin'
fur it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
Too Simple.

Was it an alienist who Invented the
phrase 'brainStorm
Certainly not" answered the scientific
man. He would never have been content
with such short words. He would have said
'tempestos cerebri,' some hing of that
kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

1t may be necessary, in selecting dip
lomatic representatives. TO make some
inquiry concerning the aptitude of a
mans feminine relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Losses OF time and money through jury
service are such that a man must have an
extremely generous nature as well as great
Intelligence to be an ideal juror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
ALL QUIET.

All quiet along the Potomac tonight,
No sound save the tread of Dame Rnmor.
The typewriter rests and the sentry's asleep.
The Big Sticks again In good huinor:
indianapolis Star,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

So many secrets have been divuged at
banquets that even the Long Island clam
bake will be regarded with suspicion next
summer.
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The Sensational Trial.

TO read the testimony
Was indeed mental test;
The public's had its brainstorm
And it surely needs rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

II was unfeeling and incongruous for that
fittsburg man to select vaudeville per
tnrmarce as the occasion for an attempt al
suicide No snow could be as bad al
tHa.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

What the nation needs is some one who
will interest himself in the price of food
with the same enthusiasm that Dr. Wiley
has shown regarding its purity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Admiration for works of art in the
Harrisburg capitol will be enhanced by
the realization that some of them were
secured regardless of expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

John Temple Graves has doubtless made
the White House feel that true southern
cio14ence is far from being one of the lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Mr.. Carnegie has dor.e all that he could
to turn the minds of PittSburG. million
aires from the frivolities of life to edu-
cationai matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14
SCHEHE THAT MEYER FAILS.

II you are yearning TO he rich
Here Is a word OF calm advice:
Monopolize some product which
Ihe world must have at any price.
Chicago i:ecOrd- Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

The past is an assurance that whatever
may happen to Washington's ball club the
worst is not yet to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Like most defeated candidates. Mayor
Dunno of Chicago finds it difficult to
believe that the trick was done honestly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

If Swettenham is really a humorist, as
he claims to he, his future lies with
London Punch and not in the diplomatic
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

The Tilaw case has merely been in
terrupted in manner that Will give
the expert needed time to study up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Mr.. Hartman has evidently decided to
use any surplus advice he may have on
hand in his own business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Central America would probably have
a few more revolutions in progress if
there were room on the map for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

Tue Evening Star. with the Sunday morning eti,
ton Is deliyered BY carriers within the city at 81
cents per month: without the sunday morning
edition at - cents per month.
By mail. postage prepaid:
naliy. Sunday Included enc month. 90 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. % cents.
Saturday Star. year. s1.OO.
SUNDAY Star year. 81 90.
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Foreign
Comment.

the latter The recent campaign of the
Paris correspondent of the London Times
lends serious interest to that grave ques-
ton
The minister of foreign affairs of Sweden.
Mr.. Eric Trolle, in a recent interview in
the Stockholm Tidning, referring to the
letter of Mr.. de Bile, remarked that the
treaty of 1867 referred solely to the aboli-
ton of the tax on the passage of the Sund
and concerns only the merchant marine.
The character of free sea was essentially
a characteristic of the Baltic. The right
of passage of the Sund which follows for
ships of war of every country was based
upon principles OF international law long
anterior to 1857. The policy of Sweden
added the minister lis strictly policy of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

BOf-Where do all the flies go, Uncle
Jasper? Awe can't tell you about I'll OF
them. but Keller got one last Thursday
that We thought was safe Gosh ding II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

FAM understand that Tom Connolly
is fine umpire. and has the brightest pair
OF lamps in the American Leagues indica-
tor stan. A.-His lamps are all right. but
he had the shades drawn a couple OF times
last Thursday. Remember that Laporte
drive into the crowd?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

B. II. K.-Who is the most remarkable
and talented linguist in the world, Uncle
Jasper? A.-Representative Sherman OF
New York. chairman of the republican con-
gressional campaign committee. Mr.. Sher-
man recently was silent In twenty-four Ian
guages. Wireless messages are great mod
educators
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

CHIRO-How many rs are there in
dizzy? Alt depends entirely on
whether you are just little bit dizzy.
quite "dizzzzy'' or extremely ''diZzzzzzzZy.
We've seen people all three ways The
next stage isn't spelt the same way.
UNCLE JASPER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

lin this column viii be answered all questions Of
a proper nature submitted to The Star. inquirers
should write side only and address their let.
tiers Uncle Jasper Star Office. In OF ain.
cult conupdrums answers may he delayed for Q
week or two. Consequently IT may he advisable fog
all Questtoners to watch this column carefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-14

The visit Of the German squadron to
Denmark in July, 1906, is recalled, and
the fact that the British
Overeures to feet followed in Septem-
Denmark. Der. The dispatch Of the
British ships to the Baltic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

Clara BlOOdgOOd. supported by William
COurtenay and a carefully selected com
pany, comes to the Belasco tomorrow
night In Clyde Fitch's drama Of lies.
The Truth" 1t Is said that in this,
his latest comedy, Mr.. Fitch has written,
IN many respects, the best OF his numer-
Gus dramatic offerings. At the same
time. we are told. he has preached az
eloquent sermon on the folly-as well
as the inConvenience-of lying that
ought 20 cause the laughter that his
clever lines and amusing situations
evoke, TO be followed by serious rehec-
ton and good resolutions. Mrs. Blood
good Is an ambitious actress, and am
bition con- Jined with talent have made
her advancement steady and rapid Be
ginning as society actress" but, an
like most Others Of this class, adopting
the stage not for the sake OF notOriety,
but because 1t seemed the most Likely
way Of making her living she soon be-
came known for what she had accom-
pushed instead of on ac>ount Of her
social prominence. Mr.. Fitch draws
many OF his characters from the kind
Of society of which she had been a
part William Courtenay will be seen
in the role of Tom Warder the husband
Of the nbbing Becky (Airs. Bloodgood).
Others in the cast are John Emerson,
Zelda Sears. Frank Patton. Mrs. Sam
Sothern, Fred Courtenay. and Mariana
Thurber. There viii be a special
Thanksgiving Day matinee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
LULA CHASER AS GERMAN GIRL
IN lola FROM BERLIN

Miss Lulu CHASER and company in
GLIDING egalph c. Herr, in music'''
play. called Lola from Berlin" written
by John ]. NIcNally. viii be the Thanks
giving attraction at the National, be
ginning tomorrow evening
Lola from Berlin" viii give Miss
Chaser a German dialect part Lola is
a simple German girl. who comes to
New York In response to an advertise
ment inserted IN a German paper, in
which an heir to a large fortune in
America is sought. She lands IN Amer
lea and seeks the lawyer who has the
estate in charge. only TO be mistaken
for a serva-' girl for whom the wife
had haprengG TO advertise that same
day. TroJeh the mistaken identity is
but an il tide t, for it is quickly cleared
up. it gives the comedy a good start, for
Lola unable to understand or be under
stood. makes a laughable figure.
In addition to the regular matinee OF
Saturday "a special afternoon perform
ance viii be given Thursday (Thanks-
giving Day).
The supporting cast includes Ralph c.
Herr. .Franklyn Roberts, Jack Standing.
Walter Pennington. Wallace Owen,
George LaGuere. William CHASER. Flor
ence Lester. LILLIAN Spencer, Lavinia
shannon. Vinnie BradcOme, and Minnie
Lei.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
BERTHA" AT THE ACADEMY
AS "THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL

At the New Academy this week the
attraction will be A. H. Woods produc-
ton, Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl. -
II IS said to be a most elaborate pro-
duction in point of scenic settings and
mechanical effects. Bertha the Sew
ing Machine Girl is a story OF New
York city. where the sweat shop" and
graft abound
There are four acts IN Bertha, the
Sewing Machine Girl" which are d.
Yided into twelve scenes, some Of which
are said 70 be ingenious masterpieces Of
pictorial stage craft The climax OF the
second act, the motor boat chase. is
claimed 10 be the epito-he of stirring
realism. A motor boat containing the
villain, his adventures confederate
and the blind girl-a prisoner IS shown,
dashing down the center Of tho Hudson
river towards the sea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Charlotte Walker
Returns in Stock

Summer stock plans for next spring
in Washington are already being per
fected. An arrangement was made last
week which viii be OF great interest
20 local theatergOers. William A. Page.
who managed the stock company at the
BelascU TheateT for fifteen weeks las,
summer. has completed arrangements
10 have two stock companies Zone in
Baltimore and one IN Washington next
spring working harmoniousIy together
and exchanging players. scenery. and
productions as occasion warrants The
Washington company viii be at the
Belasco and the Baltimore company viii
be at Ford's Opera House. Mr.. Page
has secured a contract with Miss Char
iotte Walker to head the Washington
company, at the expiration OF her sea
son with Mr.. BelHscO in The Warrens
OF Virginia" Robert T. Haines viii be
the leading man and star OF the Balti-
more company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
HAS6oS from
tAaaI6e Footli0hts

William Courtenay. who is Clara
BIoodgood's leading man, will be CO.
star with Mrs. BIoodgoOd in a new Fitch
play next season. Mr.. COurtenay was
Tor several years with Virginia Harmed.
One Of The DaiEymaids' at the Co
lumbia this week is Julia Sanderson.
whose charm and beauty have made her
a great favcrite. Born Of player par
ents. Miss SandsTsOn began IN the Choir
us and achieved greater things by study,
hard work. and application.
Ralph c. Herr. principal comedian in
the support OF Lulu CHASER. is the hus-
band OF the star. Miss GIasNr's young
est brother, William Chaser. is also a
member OF the Lola From Berlin
company.
Little Eugene Forde. VINO appeared
with Blanche Walsh in 1.-The Kreutzer
Sonata" at the New National last week,
has been on the stage since infancy.
Master Forde, an unusually clever little
actor" is now but nine years OF age.
Petite Cecil SpOoner. sister Of Edna
May spooner the leading lady OF Proc
tors Fifth Avenue Stock Company, New
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

York, VIII soon appear IN her new
musical play, The Dancer and the
King
A new play for Grace Georges next
London season viii be supplied by Clyde
Fitch Miss George has also accepted
a play by Cyril HallwoOd. the English
dramatist
Henrietta Crosn1an concluded her sea-
son in The Christian Pilgrim" last
night in New York.
John Hare, the English actor whose
few visits TO this country have been
among the notable events in American
stage history, has been knighted by
King Edward.
Maxine Elliott has returned from
London, where she had a successful
season in Under the Greenwood Tree. -
She Will Immediately begin her Ameri-
can tour in The play.
a copyright performance OF The
Warrens Of Virginia" the play in which
BeiascO win give Charlotte Walker her
first experience as q star, was given in
London. November 10.