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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
How Mrs. Freeman Began Her Career.

Mary E. wilkins Freeman finds It
pleasant TO look back over her literary
career. for che is one of the few writer's
who have had unbroken success from
the beginning.
She began, as girl. writing short
stories and poems for juvenile publica-
tions. Her first "grown-up" story, as
she calls t. was entitled THE Old
Lovers and she sent it TO Harpers
Bazaar.
The editor noticed that the writing
was uniformed and apparently that or
one who was still but a girl, and began
reading the manuscript with small
hopes of finding il worth while. But
its humor and pathos we're so effective
that her doubts changed 70 enthusiasm,
ana the story was at once accepted.
Other stories were then written and
sent TO the Bazaar. and before long
the name Of Mrs FreeInan-or, rather.
Miss wilkins, as she then was-began
to appear in Harpers Magazine also.
Since then her success has been con-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
GIRL LIKES WORK
JILTS HER SUITOR

ST. LOUIS. June S.-Lnlian Sweeney,
the Just Because Girl is back at
work in the lamp factory earning be-
tween $50 and $40 a month and happy
that she was strong minded enough 20
keep clear Of the halter OF marriage at
the last moment She has been in the
eye of St. Louis ever since she refused
TO marry Kenneth J. Bloom, who was
best man at her sisters wedding and
who won a yes" from Lillian in the
carriage on the way 70 that ceremony
Bloom and Lillian Sweeney were IN
the court house prepared to obtain =
license when the girl suddenly looked
into the future and compared what she
conceived to be the monotony or mar
ried life with the independence OF me k
ing her own living She chose the
place she had in the filament depart
ment of the lamp factory. believing that
If she should change her mind on the
marriage question in the future she had
plenty OF tirIe. She is only twenty years
old
OF course Bloom asked Lillian why
she had changed her mind, and she
answered Just because.
Il like my work and / know what
homework is" she said at the factory.
Sister is happy. ] know. and maybe
I'd be happy. too, II / were married,
but I'm not sure. I know what / have
now-freedom. Exactly certain things
TO do and a certain time in which 10 DO
them with result that is certain. Mar
-ied life, l believe, is different
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
La FIESTA DI PIEDIGRATTA.

There walked with the other pilgrims
10 the shrine.
Slowly. and a little apart arm in arm,
A Neapolitan boy and his girl-wife.
Her head held high, and his inclined
easily.
ROzina-
Mary. mother. I pray thee take
The sacrifice 1 come TO make.
For all the watchfulness and care.
praise and bless thee, virgin fair.
And thou, my saint. who sees within
! know YOU viii not think II sin
II /, all eartly joys above
Do thank thee for my Carlos love.
Carlo
Mary, mother. 1 offer thee
My worship with humility.
For all thy gifts and graces sweet
l kneel adoring at thy feet
And thou. who sitst at His right hand,
Wilt hear. 1 know, and understand,
II with my thanks for faith and life
l bring thee many for my wife.
HARRISON MOORE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
Peppery Mr.. Lander.

A not embarrassing story connects it.
self with the recent publication Of Wal
ter Savage Landor's Charles James
Fox" Putnam. Lander. as we all
know, was an author Of peppery dispo-
sition He knew il himself and was
wont 10 ask his friends TO negotiate the
publication Of his books for him as the
only means whereby he could avoid the
temptation OF Offering personal violence
TO his publishers.
In the case Of the present work the
acute crisis Of assault and battery was
never In fact reached. but there was
trouble OF a kind. Lander offered the
manuscript 20 Murray In 1872. Murray
sent IL 10 Southey for an opinion
SoutEey found the pamphlet hbelous
and persuaded Lander to tone IL down
somewhat The latter did so. but this
did not end the trouble.
The work contained a dedication TO the
President OF the United States, and Eng
on the edge OF war. Murray took coun-
sci. when thinking Of the pubHcauon
Of LandOr's work. with Clifford as Wen
as with SOuthey Clifford was against
publication. partly on the alleged ground
that the President OF the United states
10 whom the book was dedicated was
the most contemplate wretch that
Crept into authority. he also advanced
Allt OhlNAOli AlldL AAit AT " tfA--AA-r N---
dedication was a ''rascally' act. ana
proved Lander 10 have "A rancorOus
and malicious heart
So vigorous and hostile an opinion
moved Mr.. Murray 10 suggest 20 Lander
that he should place his work in the
hands Of some other publishers. Ian
dor was enraged at the suggestion. and
the book. which had already been set
was held up. The type was distributed,
and both sheets and manuscript were
as far as known, destroyed SOuthey.
however. kept a copy OF il which. after
his death. passed into the hands OF
Lord HOughton. From Lord Houghton' s
copy the present edition has been made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
High Praise for Prof. Smith.

The importance Of Prof J. Allen
Smiths recently published work, The
Spirit OF American Government. is thus
expressed by a prominent university
professor Of political science
Il have read no book since Ostrogor-
skis Democracy that has impressed
me so deeply. II is certainly the most
important book in the Citizens Library.
and its originality. style etc. are such
that I believe IL destined 20 have the
widest influence. and 20 live the longest.
i hesitate 10 express an opinion as 20
its relative Importance with other books
on American government that have sp-
peared during the past two decades. but
this I can say. that no man car ever
hereafter discuss the nature Of our Gov
eminent without paying attention 20
this book II has already modified my
own lectures. and hereafter will be as
signed for reading IN connection with
my course on comparative constitutional
government
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
MATINEE MAIDEN
WEEDS ACTOR IDOL

CHICAGO, June S-Joseph KHgour. a
ma: nee hero, won the heart OF Miss
Angela J. Lynch, who attended a box
party two or three weeks ago at Powers
Theater. On Thursday they went 10
South Bend and were married. Some
say IL was an elOpement. but the family
insists they merely went 10 Indiana 10
avoid publicity.
Miss Lynch. a daughter Of the late
John 3. Lynch. is twenty-seven years
old, and cared little for the theater until
she saw kilgOur. who was playing the
part OF Bagley in the Lion and the
Mouse His acting impressed her
greatly.
Maynard. a mutual friend who Is
managing the Chorus Lady intro
duced the actor 10 Miss Lynch at din
ner at his residence, Il Bellevue place
Evidently IL was a case OF love at first
sight
The young couple will leave next
Tuesday for New York, where Mr.. Kill
Eour viii rejoin the Lion and the
Mouse" company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
MOB BEATS MINISTERS,
TEMPERANCE CRUSADERS

FRONTENAC. Kan, June s.-The Rev.
J. Primrose and the Rev. 4. F. Berk-
stresser, temperance crusaders, who had
been arrested on A charge Of selling
liquor. were attacked and severely beat
en- by twenty saloon sympathizers after
being released from jail. When they
finally escaped both were cut and bruised
so badly that blood ran from wounds in
their faces.
They had been buying liquor in From
tenac salons for evidence against the
keepers and were arrested on charges
trumped up by the saloon keepers for
revenge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
Socialism and the Telegraph.

The Macmillan Company will publish
within a few weeks British State Tele-
graphs" by Prof Hugo Richard Meyer.
author Of Government Regulation OF
Railway Rates and Municipal Own
ership IN Great Britain"
Like Lord Avebury. whose book on
municipal ownership has recently al
traCted much attention, Prof Meyer be-
lieves that the agitation for municipal
and government control OF public utili-
ties has been carried too far. His new
book is history Of the administration
OF the telegraph by the British govern
ment. and the facts which he adduces
satisfy him that the results Of govern
ment control in this case have scarcely
justified the experiment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
GEORGIANS AT JAMESTOWN
TO ESCORT THE PRESIDENT

NORFOLK, Va, June Sc Company,
Of Waynesboro, Ga, OF the First
Georgia Infantry. National Guard. sent
by that State TO represent it and act as
personal escort to President Roosevelt
while he IS Georgia's guest at Bulioch
Hall. arrived today, ffty-three men
strong.
They marched to the jamestown Ex-
position grounds and went into camp 10
wait the arrival of President Roosevelt
Monday morning. Georgia Day.
The entire Fifth Regiment from At
lanta, and the Georgia Naval Reserves
from Savannah will arrive tomorrow
morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
JUDGE ERWIN is DEAD;
WAS PICKETT VETERAN

ATHENS. Ga, June S-Judge Alex
ander s. Erwin, OF this city, is dead at
his home. His death was caused by an
attack of acute indigestion, followed by
heart failure.
Judge Erwin was sixty-four years old.
During the civil war. at Gettysburg. he
was in Pickett's charge. He leaves
wife who is daughter of Gen. Howell
Cobb, and seven children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
A Tribute From Zangwill.

Israel augwill, in a letter TO Albert
Kinross, whose new novel. "Davenant."
he had just vead. said:
Il am pleased to be able TO tell you il
is the best thing you have vet done.
Your book ought TO have a great sue
cess IN America. and do some good in
reminding America how great A promise
it has made in the human spirit, and
how terrible will be its responsibility to
humanity IL the vision fades awav into
the old European reality.
Far and away the best thing in the
book after the creation of Davenant
himself is the episode of Hilda Is. Spear
IL is a little masterpiece of pathos and
lumOr -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
RICHARD OLNEY ELECTED
DIRECTOR OF RAILROAD

NEW HAVEN. Conn. June SIT is Of
fcially announced that the following
have been elected directors Of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road Company;
Henry X. McHarg. of Stamford; Fred
erick r Brewster. of New Haven; a.
Heaton Robertson, Of New Haven;
Lewis Cass Ledyard. of New York;
Charles NJ. Pratt of New York. and
Richard Olney, of Boston.
Mr. Olney was Secretary of State TN
der President Cleveland. He is a di-
rector Of the Boston and Maine, and has
represented it as legal counsel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
A Chicago Girl in Scotland

The Harpers are this week publishing
under the title of Bud" a story of a
quaint and altogether lovable little Chi
cago girl who is set down IN an old
fashioned Scotch village
The author is a ScotcnmaH, Neil Nun
70. a Glasgow eiitor and author. and he
presents delightful people as those
among whom the lot of the clever little
American heroine is cast. There IS Dan
iel Dyce. "Cneery Dam the lawyer.
loved by all, charitable, Yet hiding his
charity There is his charming sister
Bel. There is the drolly humorous con
ception of the servant Kate. There IS
the queer cow-herd, with his bell-moUJh
trousers.
IL is a book Of quaint and unexpected
humor. ana one which at the same time
depicts loving family life, honesty, faith
fulnesS. and truth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
POSTMASTER FINED $500
AND JAILED FOR THEFT

CHARLESTON. w. Va, June 81. NJ.
Hart. whose trial on charge of robbing
the mail OF registered letters while post
master at Timer, Roane county. this
State. has occupied the time of the cir
cult court for the past two days. plead
ed guilty, and was sentenced by Judge
Keller to pay a fine of $500 ard serve a
term of one year in the Kanawha
county jail.
The sum that Hart got from the regis
tered mail was only 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
BIG ASTOR GIFT
FOR POOR CHILDREN

LONDON. June S-Gifts to the amount
OF $50 0O0 were distributed today by
William Waldorf Astor to four London
charities for the care Of homeless des-
utute children.
A part of the money will be used in
providing summer outings for the waits
Of London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
FRANCIS JOSEPH ARRIVES;
HUNGARIANS ASK SUFFRAGE

LONDON. June S.-A dispatch 20 the
Central News from Budapest states that
Emperor Francis Joseph has arrived for
the celebration OF the fortieth anniver-
sary of his coronation as King OF Hun
gary. The socialists seized the occasion
TO make a demonstration in favor of the
extension of universal suffrage TO Hun
gary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

light. The resurfacing of the street
would still consume unnecessary
time, but it would be an improve
ment valuable 10 everyone-custOm-
ers, merchants and pedestrians
alike-if the street were free of the
workmen by day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
NOTED CIVIL WAR SCOUT
DIES IN VIRGINIA JAIL

WINCHESTER, Va. June S.-Charles
Lambden. who was a noted scout in
the Confederate army during the civil
war, died in a cell at the city police
station soon after he had been arrested
on the street for drunkenness.
He was about seventy years old and
leaves no near relatives. He supplied
the Confederate commanders with in
formation during the war and estao-
lished a reputation fer Caring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
A Book for the Religious Doubter.

The Substance OF Faith. Allied with
Science"-the recently published book by
Sir Oliver Lodge. DISC. LL.D.-has at
tracted profound attention in England
Here. for example. is an extract from
a review in the Contemporary Review.
Of London:
readers and thinkers. as well as parents
and teachers. for all viii ind il not
mere apology for religion. but a valu-
able help in considering the doubts and
faith"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
Mr.. Aldrich and the Literati.

In losing Mr.. Aldrich we have lost.
all obituary extravaganza aside, a fg-
ure Of distinction and OF the power
which distinction cOnfers,' writes H. W
Boynton in June Putnam He be-
Ionged frankly 10 the order Of literat;
not. indeed. TO the mob Of gentlemen
who write with ease, but 10 the class
which Is from first TO last, for richer for
poorer. for better for worse, preOccUpied
with the literary art
1T lisps in numbers. turns a phrase
with every leaf of mature experience.
and SAYS farewell 10 the world with due
regard for the requirements Of the per
feet period. II is rather given 10 in
breeding and has a tendency toward
complacency which Providence itself can
do little TO curb. II gets quite as much
comfort out OF starving IN garnet q 8
out OF feasting in marble halls. It Is
sufficiently unto itself and a triffe over
the world owes IL much
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
A Strong Fiction List

DOdd. Mead & Cos fall announce
ment list includes the following repre-
sentative fiction writer's, whose new
novels they viii publish:
They are George Barr McCutcheOn.
Bettina Won Hutton, Maurice Hewlett,
Horace Annesley Vacheli, Amelia F.
Barr. Florence Morse Kingsley, Anna
L. DOdd, Oswald CraWfurd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
New Dutton Books.

E 2. Dutton & Co announce a new
edition Of The Life Of Isabella Bird
CMrs. Bishop. which was -emarkab bly,
well received on its first appearance
three months ago. also a new edition
Of Napier Malcolms' Five Years In a
Persian Town They will also publish
this week the following new books: a
Book of the Pyrenees,' by s. Barring
Gould: The Parish Clerk by P Il
Ditchheld. NJ a. +. 5. A; The Brasses
OF England" a companion volume 10 the
Bells OF England by Herbert W.
Macklin. NJ A: and The Golden Pal
ace OF NeVerland,' a study for the
young. by VIII Robinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCIES.

At eight large sta tons on the govern
M ut railroads in Japan tablets are
hing W Ito provide means OF writing
reminder for such OF the passengers
who have anything 10 communicate -
their fellow-travelers who do not ar
rive IN time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
aIIDN IHE BOX NOM DIHEg
SS55yB1 IL I402y =

slant and cumulative, and critics agree
that her most recent book. BY the
Light OF the Soul marks another dis
tinCt step forward.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

The Unseen Jury" Edward Clary
Root Illustrated
A vivid novel portraying a great Grim
inal trial and demonstrating the ability
of two clever lawyers in a legal battle.
There is, Of course, an Incidental love
story.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08
SOUR GRAPESl

When woman is unable to get what
she wants she tries to convince herself
that it wasn't worth having. anyway
Chicago News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

well take several days time to be ap-
preciated properly. The Government
buildings are attractively arranged and
equipped OF course, visitors from
Washington are more or less familiar
with what the Government has to show
but nevertheless its exhibit at James
town is well worth seeing. One Of the
new features is a large relief map OF
the Panama canal in the open air,
showing just how the waterway viii
appear when completed. The effect is
the same as though one should view the
canal itself years hence from the van
tage point OF a balloon.
An admirable feature of the exposition
Is the numerous State buildings. Many
of these are reproductions OF historic
buildings. For Instance the Pennsyl-
vania building is an exact copy of Lib
erty Hall. in Philadelphia; the Massa-
chusetts building Is a splendid copy
within and without, of the old state
house In Boston. The Georgia building.
which will be particularly honored on
June 10. is a copy of the home OF Presi-
dent Roosevelts mother.
Welcome at State Buildings.
The state buildings are lined along the
water front looking out over Hampton
Roads. Most visitors from the District
claim residence or, at least. connection
with some State. Those in charge Of
the various State buildings are very
hospitable ard charming people who
make the visit Of the stranger peculiarly
pleasant
Hampton Roads itself will present on
District Day q noble spectacle. War
ships Of the United States and many
foreign nations will be anchored in
stately line in full view Of the exposition
grounds.
'rhe midway section of special
shows. at this exposition called the
War Path. VIII present a special appeal
10 District visitors. The War Path COM
QrlseS large area. and every sort OF a
show. from the battle OF the Monitor
and Merrimac, as IL occurred in Hamp-
son Roads forty-five years ago. 70 the
exhibition Of a remarkably intelligent
horse. Even II one has not time TO VIII
ness some OF these attractions a walk
about the Path should not be omitted
from the days program.
There are also many delightful water
trips available from Norfolk and Old
Point Comfort and the exposition Itself
Outlook for District Day.
The Auditorium. f. which the formal
exercises Of District Day are 10 be held,
at O'Clock. is "A magnificent building
II includes the administrative offices OF
many Of the exposition officials and at
taches- Besides these there is an audi
forum proper. seating L500 people com
fortahly. in which has been Installed "A
great $4,000 pipe organ. Noted organ
lists have been engaged 10 give daily
recitals. and the program for the after
Moons entertainment includes one or
two numbers by an eminent artist. Con-
certs by the exposition band are also
given each day here. and II viii help 20
make the formal exercises OF District
Day the pleasant occasion that IL prom
Uses 70 he.
The fact that President Roosevelt viii
be AT the exposition on June 10. the day
before District Day. and that Virginia
Day comes On the 18th. insures the most
pleasant conditions for District Day it.
self.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

Fruit Recipes Riley N. Fletcher
Berry Illustrated
A lecture on the desirabIlity Of fruit
both for food and drink demonstrating
its health-EiYinE properties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

Three Acres and Liberty" Bolton
Han.
This man shows by practical expert
ence what he has done by the Cultiva-
ton Of vacant lots by the unemployed
and the astonishing results.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

Lavender and Old Lace" Myrtle
Reed.
ness. delicate fancy and exquisite spirit
Of humOr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

Good Hunting" Theodore Roosevelt.
a series OF fascinating tales Of big
game, hunting and outdoor life in the
West, told with the Presidents char
acteTistic directness, jump" and inter
est
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

The Converted Catholic" Rev.
James A. Common.
\ lecture dealing with the condition
Of some members Of the Catholic
Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

The Sovereign Remedy" Flora Annie
Steele.
a novel showing an exceedingly subtle
study Of the English character and a
poetic picture OF the awakening OF love
in the heroine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-08

This Labyrinthine Life" George Al
eXander. illustrated.
A work addressed mainly 10 those in
terested in the subject OF tuberculosis:
describing the Arizona desert