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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
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One Of the reasons why WASHINGTON was
SO much painted was that during most Of
the struggle for freedom he was surround
ed by artists. Fear Of the coming French
States many noted Frenchmen. among
whom were painters and sculptors and
these naturally turned their art to pictur-
ing Washington, then undoubtedly the
greatest figure in the new world. Some
American painters also took part in the
struggle for independence, notable among
whom was John Trumbull of Connecticut,
Harvard student. who before the start
of the war had executed several successful
paintings. He turned his talents to prompt
use in the struggle against Britain, and
made drawings Of Notifications that at
tracted him to the attention Of Washington,
with the result that place was made for
him on the staff of the commander-in-
chief. -.
A comparatively unknown artist, Wage
man painted the picture of Washington TAX
ing command of the army, but Trumbull
gave his genius to the picture of Wash
ington's Farewell" his great picture Of the
memorable scene at Annapolis being one
of the most popular of Washington pic
lures.
Later Trumbull pictured another famous
incident of the war, the Surrender of
CORVALLIS at Yorktown which finally as
sured the triumph of the American arms.
Trumbull's Paintings.
These pictures by Trumbull are always
ton paintings, for not only is his genius at
but he also had the/rare privilege Of being
witness of the scenes he committed to
canvas.
Houdon also studied Washington closely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
NEW PLAY IN PARIS.
Called "Blind" and Produces Painful
Impression on Audiences.

Impression on Audiences.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, February 16-A play just being
produced at the Grande Guignol Theater
eclipses in It's horror 1.-The Campden Won
der" which is exciting SO much comment
in London. 1t is called Blind and is by
Carl HELEN and Paul dEstoc. A blind
man has turned out of doors his son by a
first wife because he suspects him to be in
love with his second wife. The SON returns
and is having stormy love scene with his
stepmother when his father comes into the
room.
The woman and her stepson remain mo-
tionless and the blind man hears nothing,
but he sits down Just in front Of the only
his wife about his son and from her ner-
There is somebody in this room,' he says
and he insists upon his wife preceding him
out of the door, which he locks behind him.
The son tries to-get away, but his blind
father, who was listening outside, ruShes
in with a revolver and shoots. He misses,
but the shot brings in an old servant, who
involuntarily calls out the sons name
Then my suspicious were founded on
truth" cries the unhappy father, and he
shoots himself.
The piece, which was admirably acted,
made very painful impression but it is in
order to receive painful impressions that
people go to the Grande Guignol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
SAW HUSBANDS GHOST.
Remarkable Story Told by Widow in
England.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, February 16.-A remarkable
story of a ghostly apparition was told by
Mrs. Hughes. the widow of Samuel Hughes,
on whose body an inquest was held at
Crumlin, near Newport, not long ago. Mr..
Hughes was returning home from New
port to Blackwoon, and it is surmised that
he lost his way and was killed on the rail-
way. His body was found under Crumlin
bridge.
The widow stated that she was sitting
up alone waiting for her husband and in
tme cary nouaI s,, =. .pnss p sn1 heasa
were footsteps outside the door and on
opening It she saw a tall figure with
black clothes and wearing tall black hat.
She went outside, but could find no trace
of any one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
What Rasin Says.

Boss Rasin is like the Sphinx when asked
about the mayoralty situation. He declines
to discuss the availability of this or that
candidate, and contents himself with saying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

the promoters of the various sporting
events have hoped for and expected.
The Sporting Club in Monte Carlo has
quickly jumped into high favor. and is now
a great center for social gatherings. Ger
tainly the directors have now become thor
oughly aroused and are doing everything
possible to make the house attractive. An
excellent restaurant is provided where prixo
fixe meals are served to members, and very
excellent they are coming as they do from
the kitchens of the Hotel de Paris. The
bridge players. and in the evening every
one is there playing baccarat, some quite
good banks being heidi
The new law Of M. Clemenceau regard
ing gambling has caused a great commotion
throughout this district, and when 1t comes
into action will very seriously affect many
persons who for years have made their
money out of these houses. 1t Is probable
that play will be permitted in all houses
controlled by the municipalities, such as
the municipal casinos. Private clubs. like
the Cercle de la Meditteranee, do not, of
course come under the ban of this new
law, which is made rather to suppress the
numbers of small gambling dens that have
cropped up in recent years, where the en-
ployes can go and squander their hard
earned wages. Such law Will meet with
general approval.
Nice has just witnessed the dispersal Of
the geological gardens, the mysterious
death of the proprietress of which, Com
Jesse de Lagrange, recently caused sucf
widespread interest. The animals were put
I'D for public auction, and, though there
was a large crowd of interested spectators,
the bidding was slack and all of the ami
mails went at exceptional bargains. A
spotted panther fetched $50; magnificent
Royal Bengal tiger that had been the pet
of the zoo was knocked down for $135. The
lions fetched no prices went for $45
and another for S25. while the beautiful
lioness who had twice given birth to her
cubs during her residence in Nice, went
for $50.
Jamaica Earthquake Fund.
A fund has been opened in aid of the
suefferrs by the earthquake in Jamaica, to
which subscriptions are pouring in. The
Compton d'Escompte date Smiths bank)
in Monte Carlo Is the center where the
donations are received, and the fund Is
being organized and published by the local
daily English paper.
Another notable dinner was given last
week at the Princess restaurant, Monte
Carlo. 1t was a bachelor feast given by a
party of British sportsmen. The fare was
aldermanic and quite out Of the way for
this part of the world Among the guests
were several Americans with hunting pro-
clivities. The dinner consisted of Col
chester natives. clear turtle soup, steaks
of turbot grilled, lark. rumpsteak and kid
ney pudding, a whole roast lamb which
was served up on silver platter. aspar-
agus and savoury Aubanel showed that
he had lost none of his art of these days
when he was chef in London. Tins par
ticular dinner was even the talk of Monte
Carlo for several days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

but being a sculptor, the Frenchman con-
fined himself to number Of notable busts
Of the founder.
Giuseppe Ceracchie, whose life came TO
tragic finale, when in 1909 he was execut
ed on charge of having plotted to secure the
death OF Napoleon, was an Italian sculp
ington. showing him in classic pose.
''Washingtons Farewell Dinner. his
Toast to the President-elect," and his
Inauguration as President of the United
States are paintings that denote a latter
period in his life, when having laid aside
the sword, he faced the perhaps more diff
cult task Of making nation out Of the
states he had just wrested from British
control. The Inauguration" picture was
executed by ]. r. Chaplin.
Even In his retirement the wielders OF
the brush pursued Washington. Pictures
survive showing him in the peaceful sur
roundings of Mt. Vernon place which ex-
plains to every one who sees 1t why Wash
tngton made the remark that he would
sooner live there than at the White House.
And finally when the last scene Of all
came. an artist was there to faithfully hand
it down to posterity. The most familiar
reproduction Of the death bed scene Is from
rare old print. How faithful it is in the
environment can be appreciated by the
visitor to Mt. Vernon, who is afforded the
opportunity to stand in the room where
Washington died, and even to see the very
bed that bore his last agonies.
A host of other artists worked on Wash
ington. but not all depicted scenes from
his life. Many were content to model or
paint his august features, which, according
to contemporary report, were wonderfully
impressive. Wright. Williams Wertmuler,
Sharpless, Du Simitiere, Gulager and Ram
age are all names that are signed to WASH
1ngton pictures and statues.
Works Of the Peales and Stuarts.
Nor must the Peales and Stuarts be over
looked. A Stuart, Gilbert Charles, painted
the most familiar picture of Washington we
have, and one that is generally accepted as
accurately setting forth his features
Stuart had notable career in England at
time when American art was permitted
only grudging recognition there. EDWARD
Savage. an early portrait painter of New
York. who founded one OF the first art
museums in New England, has also to his
credit noted Washington portrait.
Charles W. Peale, like Trumbull painted
Washington scenes, directly from the actual
events. He was a gallant soldier in the
war Of the revolution, and commanded q
company at Germantown and Trenton. This
Peale was also an inventor of note An
other Peale Rembrandt, did a number of
famous portraits of the first President
or less important engravers, sculptors
ana painters score more names might be
mentioned. and even to the present day
Washington forms favorite theme for ar
lists His life was so many sided; he was
warrior and statesman, and Its closing DAYS
gave such wonderful contrast of sim
plicity that it is not to be wondered at that
he appealed to men of brush and chisel
Americans profit that he was so, for the
paintings give faithful hkenesses of how
he looked at the time of great episodes
in his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
GAY CARNIVAL SCENES
Season of Fetes at Its Height
Along the Riviera.
THE NEW GAMBLING LAW
N. Clemenceau's Measure the Cause
of Much CommotiOn.
zoo GARDEN OF NICE GONE
Animals of Famous Collection Sold at
Auction-Notable Dinner Given by
British Sportsmen's Party
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram TO The Star
MONTE CARLO. February l6-Not for
years has this coast enjoyed such an I'M
broken spell of fine weather for this time
of year as We have been having during
the past few days. One day is more bril-
liant than the previous ore, the sun evil
IDENTIFY trying to beat Its own record each
succeeding day. 1t is not TO be wondered
that every one is out OF doors enjoying the
terrace and the gardens. or going Off on
automobile trips, which are so varied and
SO beautiful from here.
The carnival this year SURPASSED any
thing known in the history Of the place.
the kings palace alone breaking a record
for gorgeousness. All of the Venetian mast
decorations made display that was worth
going thousand miles to see. And ever
since King Carnival XXXv made his en-
trance to the city the list OF fetes along
the Riviera has been fast and furious, some
event OF Importance taking place every day.
The opera appears to be the thing just at
present. Alfred Bruneau's new work,
"Mals Macolin," and ''Lucie de Hammer
moor" In which Mile Kury. who had such
a success in London two season ago, took
the leading role. have been features of the
season Then, too, Massenets new work.
"Therese." is being produced. Several of
the principal artists have already arrived,
and rehearsals are taking place daily In a
series of performances of the latest Pa
rislan successes Musically. therefore, Nice
and vicinity may be said to be lively.
English and American visitors are once
again in the majority, sight that Is giving
much satisfaction to every one, especially
the hotel keepers and the shop assistants.
Interest in Racing
Even In racing. ever since the Grand
Prix. the interest has continued. though at
times the attendance has not been all that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17

That about March 1 will be early enough
to pick the democratic standard bearer." "
hasin Is willy and resourceful political
leader. He knows that while he cannot die
tate who shall be the candidate he is in a
position to defeat the ambitions of any man
who may aspire to the honor Rasin. how
ever, is not foot free in this fight, unless
he decides to break an agreement made
years ago with a powerful factor in the
poht1cs of the city and state. And right
here comes the rub. That factor is known
TO FAVOR Mr.. Bruce for the mayoralty. and
while the old man may find the civ solic-
itor bitter pill to swallow, it is NOT at all
unlikely that he may be "persuaded'' To
send word down the line to back Mr..
Bruce.
One of the most prominent democratic
leaders in the city-a man who is a power
In East Baltimore-said W The Star corre-
spondent today: Il have little use for Rasin
ana less for Bruce, but I must confess that
looking over tie field today 1t seems OF me
that Bruce will be the man.
FOR the past eight years a certain force
mas whipped Rasin into line for democratic
mayoralty candidates-men for whom the
old man had little or no political or per-
sonal regard. He had no alternative how
ever, and presented solid front at the
general election and elected those men to
the highest office within the gift Of the
people of the city of Baltimore. And mark
this prediction: Rasin will fall into line for
Bruce at the proper time, and the city So
ncitor will have the machine behind him
II this comes TO pass, of course, / cannot
Go otherwise than support the regular party
nominee 1t is most peculiar condition
that confronts the PARTY today but I feel
almost certain that Bruce will be the NOM
inee."
Power Of Independents.
While the organization may be able to
make the nomination and Will do as hidden
by the factor referred to the indie pendent
vote will nevertheless hold the balance of
power in the general election. Tina. Bruce
can command the solid support of the indie
pendents is admitted on ell sides and II is
for these reasons that old political WISE
acres openly predict that Mr.. Bruce will be
the nominee. The fact that the city solic-
i.or has announced that he is out Of the
race is not taken seriously by the poll
ticians. They claim that it is part of a
ccheme to work up a popular sentiment for
hn and cut him loose from the intimations
HAT he is the candidate of Boss Rasin. It
is an open secret that the big financial in
s-itutions are behind Bruce. one of the
largest trust companies in the city having
expressed willingness to pay the freight"
incidental to his campaign. Therefore, look
,, ing at the situation today from a purely
! unbiased standpoint 1t seems most likely
tat City Solicitor Bruce will head the DEM
ocratie city ticket in the May elections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
INDEX OF GAMBLERS.
A Unique Directory Prepared by Po-
lice Of Europe.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
VIENNA, February 16--The Vienna po-
lice, with the assistance Of the police OF
most other capitals. have prepared a
Gamblers Index" containing the names of
the great professional gamblers and card
sharpers of Europe. This index is in the
form of small autographed book and 1t
has now been sent to the authorities of all
Of the large cities and health resorts of
Europe.
It contains more than one thousand
names. among which are number of high
sounding titles such as prince, marquis and
count Most of these titles are. of course,
self assumed, but some are genuine.
To each name personal description and
some biographical details are attached, and
e reference to the particular methods and
tricks employed such as railway card
sharper; billiards. playing dark; false
cards; card sharping with accomplices, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
NEW FACTOR IN RACE
Ex-Governor Brown Interested
in Baltimore Fight.
HAS LIST OF CANDIDATES
Rasin Says Man Can Be Picked Early
Next Month.
BELIEVED TO FAVOR BRUCE
"Boss" Preserves His Sphinx-Like At
titude as to Available Bearer Of
the Democratic Standard.


BALTIMORE, Md, February 16 1907,
The still hunt OF the city democracy for
a mayoralty candidate who will pass the
scrutiny of I. Freeman Rasin and the indie
pendents is still on. Interest was added to
the situation by the entrance Of former
Gov. Frank Brown. who has essayed the
role of mixer and proposes to find the
man who can command the united support
Of the ''unterI'ified" and the "silk-stocking''
elements of the party. The former gov
ernor invited all the avowed candidates to
call at his Office and submit copies of their
platforms and each mayoralty candidate
responded with alacrity. AS result the
former governor now has the following list
from which to select the man who In his
opinion is the most available:
City Solicitor w. Cabell Bruce, State SEN
ator ]. Charles Linthicum, City Councilman
George Stewart Brown, former City Regis
ter George N. Numsen and Col. Sherlock
Swami, chairman of the burnt district COM
mission
Friends of Mr.. Numsen assert that he is
the most available man because he has
never been in any factional fights and has
always been a regular party man, although
not identified with the Rasin machine They
claim that Bruce and Swami represent only
the sik-stocking democracy, Linthicum the
Warfield wing of the party, and Brown is
styled the Maryland shadow of William r.
Hearst. That Numsen would make the
strongest candidate is admitted ON an sides.
but the city leaders realize that they could
not control him, and for this reason he is
likely to receive scant support at the hands
of the Rasin machine.
What Rasin Says.
Ross Rasin is like the Spl,fnx when asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
French President May Retire.
Special cablesram to The Star.

Special Cablesram to The Star.
PARIS. February Ism. Fallieres is not
well and there is some talk of lis retire
ment from the presidency CT tie republic, as
he finds the duties 100 fatiguing for his
strength He has ex.sl .ined to a friend that
he is kept up too late and that he breads
the coming season Of evening parties and
balls at the Elysee. when he is obliged to
receive his guests and shake hands without
,intermission until o'clock in the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
English Newspaper in Rome.
Al cablegram to The Star.

Special CabIegram 70 The Star.
ROME. February 16.-A new journal
bearing the name Of Rome. and edited by
Vox Urbis. has appeared in the eternal
city. 1t is published in English and claims
to be the only paper printed In English in
Rome which reflects the mind of the holy
see on the great questions OF the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-17
Interest in Racing.

Prix, the interest has continued, though at
times the attendance has not been all that
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-11
GOOD COLLATERAL.
7las Way Tom Fitch Of Nevada Used
to "Raise the Wind"

71as Way Tom Fitch Of Nevada Used
to "Raise the Wind"
Tom Fitch Of Nevada was bright
fellow and one Of the best writer's and
stump speakers Of the west. but he
was thriftless and when he got hard
up would resort to almost any means
to get stake.
One day he wrote scathing speech
deuouncing Sharon. then president Of
the Bank Of California and afterward
United States senator from Nevada.
In 1t he charged Sharon with almost
every crime known to the Decalogue or
ne statutes. He put the manuscript In
a large envelope and walked into the
Bank Of California.
s.Here." he said to the cashier. hand
Ing the package through the window
here are some securities which I offer
a. collateral on loan. Please hand
them to Mr.. Sharon in person. and I
viii wait for his answer"
Mr.. Sharon was in his private office.
Breaking the seal of the envelope, he
found the speech and read it through,
together with n note from Fitch, in
forming him that unless he was paid
5000 lie would deliver that speech in
every town in the state. In few min
ntes the cashier, on Mr.. Sharon's or
der. reported that the collateral was
mn right and paid the happy Fitch the
desired amount.
Three months afterwa1d, having
guue through the money in speculation
and dissipation. Mr.. Fitch made his
appearance with another speech, this
time Of a very complimentary charac-
ter, which he promised to deliver ut
every convenient opportunity for the
same amount. This, too, proved good
collateral and the story would never
have come toIight if Fitch had not. In
a moment Of drunken frankness, told
# himself,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-11
Humor mo Philosophy
BUSY AS BEES.
By DUNCAN n. SMITH

In nearly every commonwealth
In all this great and glorious land
The legislatures are at work
And making laws to beat the band.
They're making laws for you and me.
Designed to help us on our way.
And trying with their might and main
To earn their very modest pay.
The corporations that Of yore
Had favors brought in on a tray
Now find the solons are engaged
In looking hard the other way.
The fellows who could see them wink
Or hear them make the slightest cough
Now rise up boldly In their seats
And tell them just where they get or
This Ia the era Of reform.
The muck rake and the mighty stick
Have made the bribers hesitate
Where formerly they turned the trick.
For. 10. we've had another deal.
The new has given way to old.
And in this modern day Of grace
They can't get action in their gold.
That Is the way they've started out
To smite corruption on the thigh
And land upon its buriy neck
And black its bold and brazen eye.
A good beginning you will own.
But will they keep the standard high?
Just wait till they come marching home
And see how large house they buy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-11
Haltinq Progress.

Chinese reform has been given a set
back by an Imperial decree that tells
the new educational methods to chase
themselves and instructs the teachers
to pound into the round heads Of the
Chinese youngsters the great truths
originally printed by Confucius with
ten cent marking brush.
Possibly the empress dowager con-
siders western learning Yankee peril.
but II the hopeful young Cinnamon,
after having had their heads lined
with wise sayings several thousand
years old. go against students from q
modern business college when they try
to break into commercial life they will
discover that the world has moved up
several pegs since the great teacher
did his heavy thinking.
Knowing Confucius may help the
men whose highest ambition Is to laun-
der shirts. but few chapters from the
life Of P. T. Barnum would prove much
more helpful to the boy who intends
to organize trusts for a living.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-03-11
The Nature Of Love.

Love is the river Of life in this world.
Think not that We know it who stand
at the little tinkling rill-the first small
fountain. Not until you have gone
through the rocky gorges and not lost
the stream; not until you have gone
through the meadow, and the stream
has widened and deepened until fleets
could ride upon its bosom; not until
beyond the meadow you have come to
the unfathomable ocean and poured
your treasures into it's depths-not un-
til then can you know what love u.s.
Henry Ward Beecher.