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The Washington times., 1907-03-23
A Sacred Custom Threatened.

They are having trouble over their
street car systems in Chicago. Not
the recent difficulty sort Of
ratiocinative struggle the mayor
was having with his conscience. It
is no such transient thing. Rather
it is an icOnOclastic purpose to do
away at one fell swoop with the re-
vered and ancient custom of strap
hanging.
Old as the wheel Of the first car,
invariable as the courtesy of the
typical conductor, sure as the rains
Of spring, strap hanging has ever
been one of the seals OF our advanc-
ing civilization. From a city like
Washington, with a street car sys-
tenn it seems very hard to improve
upon, to one like Louisville, with a
street car system it is impossible to
change and not improve upon, strap
hanging prevails. And Chicago,
pride of the West, would do away
with it,
WelI-the Windy City may not
succeed. Men have failed at it in
other cities. But they of Chicago
are going at the reform with a va
riety of method and an ingenuity of
general plan which threaten the set
tied old institution sorely.
First, they have formed The Citi-
zens' Non-Partisan Traction Settle
ment Association" That body has
arranged to issue 4OO,O 900 circulars to
registered voters setting forth the
advantages of the pending traction
ordinances. But it has also arranged
to reach the peepul by means a
thousand times better than sending
out circulars to be thrown into the
waste basket.
As a starter, they have classified
the strap hangers. Beat that if you
can. Chngers to neighbors' elbows
are associate members. Platform
freezeTs are allied members. Those
who sprint more than a blocl- and
then hang on the running board are
active members. Those who have
quit riding on the cars altogether
are life members. Users OF two
straps at the same time are "onery"
members. Junior members are those
who cannot reach the straps. Wom-
en- with their arms so full of bundles
that they cannot take hold of a
strap are auxiliary members. The
members are the members
of the oldest inhabitants associa-
ton. Finally, the sustaining. mem
bers are those who viii vote for the
new ordinances, irrespective Of
party.
Likewise, they have publised GER
tain
Hints for the. unhappy.
If a member waits on a corner for an
hour. only to have six cars pass him in
quick succession, he should not use bad
language Be glad the cars are running
at all.
Do not fret if you get home late for
dinner. The flesh should be subservient
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
BEAUTY'S PHOTO
FREE OF CHARGE

In response to many letters of
inquiry, The Sunday Times has
made arrangements with several of
the leading photographers of Wash
ington whereby photographs of
prospective participants in The Sun
day Tires contest for the honor of
being declared the most beautiful
woman in Washington may have
their photographs taken free of
charge.
All that is necessary is for the
woman whose photo is to be taken,
or the person who is to enter the
photo in the contest to call at the
news room of The Times, tenth
floor, MunSey Building, and obtain
an order for the photo from the
Beauty Editor, Sunday Times.
These orders will be addressed to
any one of the following photog-
rapherS:
Atkinson. .14i6 18th st. northwest
Bachrach. 1881 F street northwest
Bell. e. 1928 G street northwest
Boyce. 1925 F street northwest
Buck. ...1ii3 F street northwest
Gilbert. .6O2 nth street northwest
Harris & Ewing. 1911 F street n. W.
Paine. .....923 F street northwest
Parker. 1928 F street northwest
Prince. Pa. ave. and nth ST. n. ".
Rice. ...t203 F street northwest
Towles. .,..1to7 F street northwest
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
HAZED ARMY HOSTLER
APPLIES FOR PENSION

HARRISBURG. Pa, March o.
Charles II. F. Harris, some time host
Ter for Major Cuthbertson, of the Tenth
Regiment, n. G. p, through assembly
man Carson, of Beaver, has asked q
pension Of SO per month for being toss
ed in a blanket.
While in the service Of Cuthbertson at
the Gettysburg eHcampment. July g.
1902, Harris was seized by some roy
sterers belonging TO Company B. OF the
regiment. and tossed in approved army
style. IN descending he struck heav-
lily against a Dos, injuring his right
shoulder and arm so that he is perIna-
uently crippled
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
NAMES Of DONORS
ON BRONZE TABLET.

The suggestion that the names Of the
Washington citizens contributing to the
fund for a new site for the George
Washington University viii be perpet-
uated in bronze on the George
Washington University Memorial Hall,
appears in a strong appeal, which is be-
ing sent out today 10 a number OF
prominent citizens of the District. This
letter is designed 20 enlist the corpora
ton Of persons who have not vet con
sidered the Importance 10 the city OF the
plans for a national university II is the
feeling of the committees in charge that
the funds necessary 10 purchase the site
should be provided entirely by the peo-
pie Of Washington. on the ground that
a self-saCrIhcing constituency at home
is a university's strongest appeal to pa
triotc and generous people throughout
the country. The sum OF S200,OO should
be in hand before the end Of March.
The total sum TO BE- raised for the ac-
QUESTION Of the site is $4,000.
Thus far the people of the District
have responded generously, and more
than SlCo 900 has already been subscribed.
The letter IS signed by Thomas II. An
dersOn, chairman of the citizens COM
mittee. Edwin G BTaudeuburg. chair
man of the alumni committee and
Mitchell Carroll, chairman Of the COM
mttee of buildings and endowment
In preparation for the meeting at the
New Willard at $50 on Monday even
ing 10 which both men and women are
invited, more than loo cards Of invita-
ton have been sent out The speakers
will be Justice David J. Brewer, John
Barrett, and the Rev. TeuniS 5. Hamlin
The following members have been
added 10 the alumni committee: John II.
Burch. Frank II. Bigelow. George l.
Edmunds. Philip + Larner, Paul n
Peck. W H. II. Smith, II. Q. Thomp-
son. William Z. Whitson, Theodore 4.
Gill Y. B. Jackson, Fulton Lewis.
William A. Mearns, and Z. 2. Portner.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Handy Guide to sOme Kew BOoks.

The Court of Plate" Roe r. Hobbs
illustrated. An interesting story Of Je-
rusaIem in the day Of Christ. based on
the history OF that period.
The Squaw Man" Julie OPP Faver-
sham. Illustrated. A novel dealing
with English and Western American
Great Riches" Charles w. Elliott,
l. L. d. A series Of lectures on the
condition of the wealthy class in Amer
lea and the excuse for such conditions.
AT the Court Of The Maha ARA
story relating the experience OF an Eng
lisb girl who married an Indian prince
whose position at the court was mat
ter Of question, and who was finally
killed In tne midst of his dissipauons-
The American Lawyer" John r
Passos. Complete lecture on the mis-
sion office. and functions Of a lawyer.
The New InternauOnalism. Harold
BOlce. Diplomatic treatise or the solu-
ton OF possible situations arising be
tween nations
Mexico" Percy T. Martin, F. r. G.
s. Illustrated. 4 story Of the treasure
house contained in the mines and their
operations during 1906.
'On the Great American Plateau" T.
Mitchell Prudden. illustrated. 4 pic
turesQue account of the history Of the
great highland country In southwestern
United States, over which lies The TO
nance OF the early Spanish explorers
and the primitive inhabitants
Animal Fables" A. O. Stafford.
Illustrated Eclectic readings which
present animal fables selected and
adapted from the folk lore Of the negro
race, both in Africa and America.
Jingle Primer Clara L Brown and
Carolyn S. Bailey. illustrated. This
story presents the natural method for a
child 10 learn TO read, combined with
a new presentation OF Mother Goose
rhymes.
Don't for Everybody" Fred Rea-
dale. 4 handy book OF hints and helps
for all classes Of society.
The First Claim" N. Hamilton.
Dramatic novel dealing with the true
meaning Of love and marriage, a Ia
Parsons.
Friday. the Thirteenth Thomas ".
Lawson. one Illustration. A Wall
Street novel treating Of the possibilities
Of q love which endures much of suf-
ering brought on by money madness.
The Sands of Pleasure" Filson
Young. An English novel dealing with
conditions Of life to be found in an
isolated English parish, more idealistic
than practical.
The Port of Missing Men" Mere
dith Nicholson. illustrated. A dainty
attractive story of present-5ay sicua-
lions and then outcome.
"Dunbie and l." Mabel Barnes
Grundy- Illustrated. A delightful
story 10 while away an hour.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
4 New Edition of England.

The Arthur H. Clark Company OF
Cleveland announce an important addi-
ton to their list Of publications relating
10 American history. This new enter
prise Is a reissue Of the collected writ
ings Of the Rt Rev. John England. first
Roman Catholic bishop Of Charleston
Bishop England is considered by the
few students who are familiar with his
writings as one of the really great
minds Of American literature, and his
works are deserving OF more attention
than they have hitherto received, The
bishop was one Of the leaders Of his
church IN the early days and engaged
in many notable Controversies, the ac-
counts of which make interesting read p
ing. His works comprise addresses on
great variety Of subjects, a s well as
essays on the classics, literature. his
tory, and politics. The publication VIII
extend TO seven large volumes, includ-
ing an extensive introduction, notes ano
analytical index.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Very Suggestive.

In line with and close in point
of time to the organization of an as
sociationwhose avowed purpose is to
compel the improvement of the per-
sonnet of coastwise steamship crews
comes the testimony of Capt. George
W. McVay, of the steamer Larch-
mont. before the United States in
spectors.
This seaman, who certainly must
know whereof he speaks, declared
under oath that in the lifebOat drills
on the Inflated Larchmont colored
walters, firemen, and coal passers
were assigned 10 places in the ranks.
He furthermore stated that he was
dissatisfied with the grade of his
crews. and had suggested to those in
authority above him that better men
be employed, only to be told that
they were good enough.
That the crews were not coed
enough some Of the occurrences at
tending the LarchnIont horror
would seem TO Indicate with great
conclusiveness. At any rate, Captain
McVay's testimony can only be held
as strengthening the conviction that
the new association has an abundant
opportunity for effective work. If
the travelling public is to be held at
the mercy of men who are unfit,
mentally and morally, for their
tasks, it is high time that the situa-
tion was thoroughly understood.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
'He Knew Lincoln. ("

Miss Ida NJ. TarbeI's He Knew LIN
coln,' which appeared in the February
number Of the American Magazine, viii
be issued IN book form shortly by Nc
Clure, Phillips d CO. II is practically
composed in its entirety of anecdotes
bringing out the personal traits of Lin
coin.
mouth OF Billy Brown" who is sup
posed 10 have kept a drug store in
Springfield. H.. and had daily dealings
with Lincoln in the days when he was
TarbeH. who has been collecting these
anecdotes for a long time. decided that
the presentation Of them in shQrt-story
form would be more effective than en-
bOdying them in an essay.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
HAMNERSTEIN WINS,
CONRIED A LOSER
Latter'S Loss Attributed to
Suppression of
" Salome."

NEW YORK. March 23.-Following the
announcement by Herr Conried that the
Metropolitan Opera House had lost
about $1,000 OF this year comes the
announcement Of Oscar Hammerstein to-
day who says his first year Of opera at
the Manhattan already has insured a
profit of more than $4,000 and that this
sum Will be greatly increased during the
remaining four weeks of prospective ex-
cellent business. The loss at the Met
ropolitan IS attributed 70 the suppression
Of the production OF "SalOme."
Both houses have been crowded all
season and the success Of HammeTsteIn
IN his new venture is particularly pleas
ing TO American music lovers who
hoped both houses would be justified by
remuneratiVe patronage.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Lloyd osbourne at Monte Carlo.

After winning his spurs as the collabo-
rator of mis- stepfather, Robert Louis
Stevenson. in THE Ebb Tide The
Wrong Box" and other classics. Lloyd
Osborne his gone on alone from sue
cess to success. His most recent books
are the automobile novels, Baby Bull
let" and Three Speeds Forward. "
This winter he took his own car abroad
and has been lowering about the Ri
viera. He has Just written a note 10 the
editor of Appleton's Magazine from an
address that is a poem in itself:
villa Mes Rockers,
st Jean-sur-Mer
Par Nillefranche, a. m.
France.
7 have received no Appleton's Maya
zine for this month, and If you cannot
manage things better I shall be reluct-
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
PRESIDENT THINKS
SOME TRUSTS GOOD

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March 81
Since the return Of President Mel;~T Of
the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad. from Washington, no
official of the line uttered a word on
President ROosevelts attitude toward
the railroads until today. when Vice
President Timothy Byrnes said.
1T is often said that President ROCsc-
welt is the enemy of corporations. The
President is not opposed to corporations;
on the contrary. he believes. as dSss
every sensible man, that they are essen
tial to our modern business life But
he is opposed to all concerns which
treat the public unfairly. whether IN the
form Of a corporation Of other COmbina-
ton "
The Washington times., 1907-03-23

passengers where their own inter
ests are at stake. If national legis-
lation shall make trained crews com
pulsory, and insist that every steam
boat company shall comply with the
regulation before being granted IL
censes there is no question but that
when great emergencies arise, as
they did arise in the Larchmont dis
aster, the men will be better equip
ped to respond and viii exhibit far
more bravery and intelligence than
is usually the case.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Eden PhillpOtts' 1.-THE whirlwind."

Eden PhiIlpottE' new romance Of the
Dartmoor country, THE Whirlwind,"
has just been published by Mcclure,
Phillips & Co. In barking back 10 his
native and favCrite setting. Mr. PHIL
potts reverts to the scene Of his most
successful novels, and much may be ex-
pected Of his new story.
The WhirIwind," the publishers say,
is a drama Of the country people.
powerful picture Of the elemental, force
full and at times almost gFOtesque char
acters that the narrow life IN that rug
ged, bleak country produces II is a
powerful lOve-story that appeals be-
cause Of its simplicity and directness.
The heroine. Sarah. a fair. sturdy Sax
on daughter OF the soil, wins the i'm
mediate sympathy Of the reader.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Hall Game and Hypnotism.

Hall Game writes to his publish
eTs, y. Appleton & Co, that his
story Drink" which they are 10 bring
out next month. has already been pub
IIshed IN several different languages. and
IS making a stir in Germany. In Eng
land more than 175,O0 copies have al
ready been sold. He writes:
1t does not secure enthusiastic news
paper notices and often finds adverse
criticism. Nothing, however, Of that
kind seems 10 disturb the sale or the
effect OF IL and I attribute this 10
the importance Of the subject"
Mr. Gaines play The BOndmau,"
based on his exceedingly success Gul
book, must be removed from DruTy
Lane in order 10 make way for the pan
tonime rehearsals. but IL is TO continue
its successful career at the Adelphi
Theater.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
The Servant Problem in Fiction.

Mrs Florence Morse Kingsley, whose
novel, Titus" sold over two million
copies ought to reach a still larger pub
lie with her Truthful Jane" just pub
lished by the Appletons; for Truthful
Jane" deals wioh the problem OF prob
lems-seTvdnts, how 10 get them, man
age them, and Keep them.
To this narrowing theme Mrs Kings
ley contributes much hUmOC and no lit
tie romance. Her heroine is we'll
born and well-bred English girl, who
becomes, through force of circum-
stances, a hOusemaid to an American
suburbanite family. Her adventures are
many. and between her mistress and
the cook, she has an exciting time,
which is complicated by the rivalry Of
lovers.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23

to the spirit. But il you must have
yodr meals at regular hours, take them
along.
bers should be willing to hang onto a
rope tied to the first car.
Members who propose to go abroad
should get used TO seasickness by RID
ing on the Milwaukee or Cottage Grove
avenue line
If the conductor refuses you a trans
fer rejoice in the opportunity OF giving
another nickel to the widows and
orphans" Charity is & virtue TO be en-
cOuTaged.
If your car runs off the track. think
with sympathy of the poor street car
official whose automobile has run out of
gasOiene.
But if you want decent cars, more
cars, and an Immediate Improvement,
vote for the traction ordinances on
April 2. Get your friends also TO vote
YES. y
Most mastery stroke of all, how
ever, they are teaching the street
car patrons to sing. Imagine a car
ful, humping lightly down to work
with the SCOT and mist of the awak-
ening dawn softly Gliding sleepy
cen, singing this to the tune of "a
Lemon in the Garden of Love-"
VIII some one kindly tell me,
VIII some one answer why
For me It Is a riddle.
And will be till I die;
Why is II this great city.
That's known, yes, near and far,
Should stand for the lemon that is
handed out
In the place of a decent car.
Even a time-honored institution
like strap hanging may go down
before such campaign!
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
NOTED CIVIL ENGINEER
DEAD AT ADVANCED AGE

MOBILE. Ala, March 23.-F. r. Lock
ing, who bore the distinction of survey
ing the line OF the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad through the Rocky
mountains, died near here last night at
the age of eighty years.
He was a retired civil engineer, and
was for some time city engineer of Han
nibal No
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
FOR A NEWBORN BABY

NEW YORK, March 23.-Lee Arthur,
whose real name is Arthur Lee Kahn,
and who makes living writing plays,
Is TO be allowed to see his infant child
every day, If he so desires, under an
order of the supreme court. Kahn and
his wife have not been on the most
intimate terms lately, and IL was some
what of a shock when he learned that
she had given birth TO a bouncing boy
and did not intend 10 let him the
father, see it. He got a habeas corpus
writ for the baby.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
Molly Elliot seaweH Takes the Cake
walk.

walk
There is an interesting little story
told of Miss Molly Elliot SeaweH." saws
the New York Times. which shows
that even great women authors do not
lose any of their femninity through tax
ing up a professional life. A few years
ago at a large house party In Carada
among the amusements suggested was
what might be called a glorifed cake
walk
II was net the ordinary common kind
of cakewalk, but instead each of the
guests, whether man or woman. was 10
walk the length OF the drawing room
as gracefully as possible, TO the accom-
panlment OF music The judge selected
TO pass upon the one who did the best
was seated at tho end of the drawing
room. and was no less a person than
the Hon Charles J. Bonaparte. recently
Secretary OF the Navy and now The
Attorney General.
Each guest walked in turn singly and
in couples before Mr.. BOnaparte who
presided with great dignity and gravity
When all had had their turn he rose
and made graceful speech. in which
he expressed the deep sense of rpSnonSi-
bility laid upon him and the difficulty of
deciding who had walked most graceful
~ where all were graceful. He said he
had however. after profound COnsidera-
ton. decided to award the prize to two
young American ladies, Miss Molly FL
lot Seawep and her sister. Miss Hen
rietta Seawell who walked together.
Miss Henrietta SeaweIl, whose IN
timely death occurred two years ago.
was remarkable for her beautiful car
riage. She received the reward on this
occasion with a smiling cOmpOsure. out
Miss Molly Elliott Seawell declared with
the utmost fervor that it was the proud
est moment of her life. Though she
had been hailed as one of the best of
living women novelists for such work
as The Victory she chiefly treasured
q tribute 20 her gIace. Miss Seaweu
has finished a new novel entitled The
Secret OF Toni which has Just been
published by D. Appleton & Co"
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
IN THE BOOK WORLD

antly compelled 10 cancel my compli-
use such drastic measures-but-
If you should care 10 lose any money
al Monte Carlo, remember that / shall
always be most happy 10 oblige you.
Perhaps you might make up a little
purse for this purpose in the office. II
seems to me such a pity that losers
should incur the additional outlay OF
travelling expenses. Through a reliable
agent (such as myself, they could be
spared this necessarily heavy item. For
losing small sums my charge IS 10 per
cent. For large (exceedtng 1000 francsJ.
per cent Hoping 10 hear from you
at your earliest convenience, and with
a hearty grasp Of the hand. am. etc.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
CALVES SINGING
STOPS A PANIC
Passengers on La Provence
Thought Ship Was
on Fire.

NEW YORK. March e Nine. Emma
Calve arrived today on the French liner
La Provence from Havre, after a rough
voyage. In the midst Of a heavy storm
Thursday night the lights went out and
the passengers We're frightened by the
odor OF burning rubber. A panic was
narrowly averted.
Calve was not as badly frightened as
many others and did much toward re-
assuring the more timid by singing.
She also gave a concert last night.
Nearly all OF the attaches Of the Man
haitian Opera House were at the dock
TO greet the great singer.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
THE SAFEST WAY.

Speak gently to your peevish boss;
Have nothing mean 10 say.
Hand back no talk when he IS cross,
Lest he cut of your pay.
Speak gently to the surly gents"
Who come into the store.
Their ire Is apt 10 wax intense
In case you make them sore.
Speak gently to the women folk,
They are a Capuous crew.
And you will find IL is no joke
II they get after you.
Speak gently to these people all
Throughout the daily strife;
And then 20 home and vent you gall
Upon your helpless wife.
Louisville COurier-JOurnal.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
ONE WORD lMPERILS WILL,
CONVEY" FOR "BEQUEATH'

FREELAND, Pa, March 23.-"Con-
vey" instead of "beqUeath" in the will
of Joseph Birkbeck threatens to inval-
idate the disposal Of the $3.50, 600 estate
A test case is the suit just instituted by
Miss Eleanor Wadsworth for the return
of purchase money paid to the widow of
Blrkbeck, Of which Mrs. Birkbeck is
alleged to have no disposal rights under
the will.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
SPOONER'S
SUCCESSOR IN MAY

MADISON, Wis, March pa sue
cessor to United States Senator Spoon
er. resigned. will be chosen on May Il.
Tie Legislature decided that an election
before then might be illegal as there
was no balloting on the second Tuesday
following the announcement Of his resig-
nation. SpOoner retires May /.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
WILL APPOINT BL0DGETT
ATTORNEY IN MISSOURI

President Roosevelt today promised
Senator Warner of Missouri that he
would appoint Henry W. Blodgett, OF
St Louis, as United States district at
toTney for the Eastern district Of Mis-
souri,, to succeed D. p. Dyer, elevated
TO the district bench.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23

inc Shelb Cullom made a few cheer
full observations about putting Mr.. Har-
riman in jail. and Union Pacific prompt
" went of four points. The very iGea
of Wall Street, in its ignorance, think
ing that dear, urbane old Unc' Shelb
has anything Of the bear in his makeup.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23
CLEARLY A MARRIAGE OF LOVE.

When a woman chooses a man with a
bald head. pair Of bOwlegs and a Sat
uTday night pay check Of $40 you can't
accuse her of marrying Tor anything but
pure, unallOyed uncontaminated, un-
questioned, and Undying Iove.-Lemar
(Mo) Journal.
The Washington times., 1907-03-23

While anxious to cultivate friendly re-
lati0ns with France. John Bull viii be
everlastingIy bIawsted, don't ye know.
be Jove, if he'll trade his inches and
feet for a tumble of mHIimeters and cen
timeters.