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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
Names Responsibility.

Upon the State of Maine, with its
many miles of coast, would appear
to rest the responsibility for the
preservation of the Holsters. That
duty, according to some of its citi-
zens, is almost impossible of fulfill
ment. The trouble seems to be not
so much with the Maine law as with
the changes on both sides of that
Commonwealth.
unless there is a radical altera-
ton of the laws and method of en-
forcement, there will not be a lob
ster along the coast of Massachu-
sets or Nova Scotia in ten years
from now" says James Donohue,
commissioner of sea and shore fish
cries of the Pine Tree State.
Even in Maine, where there has
still been no reducing of the inches
under which it is illegal to capture
this food for midnight roysterers,
it is going to be pretty difficult to
preserve him because of the inroads
of Massachusetts, and Nova Scotia
fishermen, who can with perfect
safety purchase short Holsters of
the Maine trapPers and sail away
with them to their respective homes.
Everything seems TO conspire
against the continuance of our
green-red friend. Already the
''broiled live or the plain" is
beyond the financial aspirations of
the ordinary citizen. As discrimi-
mating appetites increase in number
we take no stock in this chorus
girl and John business-the destruc'
ton goes on apace. Nothing but
complete protection for a number OF
years will probably give us back the
comrade of our youth, who, in other
and glorious days, was procurable
at three for a quarter"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
What London BreatheS.

Washington is a smokeless para
disc"
When a little Frenchman mixed
his figures Of speech in that wise
not long ago, those of us who read
his interview forgave him with a
smile. Now comes the London
Lancet" to rouse much the same
feeling. though, as becomes a scien-
tifc journal, it keeps its imagry con-
sistent.
Half a million tons of sulphuric
acid, it seems, are emitted in the
London air every year from coal
burned in city furnaces. Breathing
in this sitting compound is bad
enough in clear weather. But dur
ing the fog, when there is practically
no movement of the air of any kind,
il is hard punishment. The rain de-
sends and mixes with the smoke to
form a weak but nevertheless de-
structive solution of sulphuric acid.
So London's lack of proper pre-
caution against smoke is running
such architectural triumphs as the
houses of parliament, Westminster
Abbey, and st. Paul's Cathedral.
The fluid acid settles on the stone
and converts it into gypsum, or sui
phate of lime, "a substance which is
more voluminous than the native
material, and which readily powders
and detaches itself, playing havoc
with delicate holdings and tracery."
A treatment for the protection Of
the Building has been devised. 1t
depends chiefly upon washing the
exteriors with a solution of baryta.
In the case Of the Chapter House at
Westminster the chemical worked
wonders. Before treatment" says
the Lancet" "a touch of the finger
suficed TO bring away the surface of
TIE carving; afterward the stone
was as sound as that newly quar-
ried and harder"
But the rub, literally and figure
atively, comes as to persons. I'VE
may cover our buildings with We
neer of impermeable or protective
wax. and thus preserve them from
the inroads of sulphuric acid in the
air." observes the Lancet" but we
still leave our respiratory tract open
to the irritating action of the Lon
| don particular We cannot wax our
throats. our eyes, or our noses"
Let Washington think on such a
situation in its greatest rival capital
and be glad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
Good Bills at TheaterS
For Close of Season

Walker. and Miss Fannie Hsrtz portray
the parts Of the three tombOys, Miss
Walker doing some unusually clever
work as Lady Tom, the most mannish
Of the trio. The play gives Miss Walker
the opportunity OF doing some Of the
best work of the season. her chic mas
culine attire seeming 10 add TO her usual
vivacity. Miss Spong IS quite pleasing
as Lady Noel, the eldest OF the three
daughters. and plays botn the senti-
mental and humorous scenes with her
usual ability and care. Miss Hartz, as
Lady Bill, the infant terrible OF the
trio. played the role with a dash and
vim that was most refreshing
Guy Coombs IS convincing as the Earl
OF Tweenways, pOrtraying the effemin-
ate mannerisms OF a retrograding line
OF nobility with cleverness. Herbert Nc
Kenzie makes an acceptable NiS,1Jts.,t
Utterly. while Walter Howe. as the
Count De Grival. does excellent work
George CASTOR Is on the stage but
little as the Rev Roger Minchin. but
even IN this sedaIe role was greeted with
laughter whenever he appeared.
Miss Enie Darling was entirely salts
factory as the Warehouses Of Castle
Jordan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
Rather Too Warm.

Bishop Turner, of the African
Methodist Church, is nothing if not
perfervid. Of late years he has
been chief apostle of whatever
movement may be said to exist TO
transport American negroes back
to Africa. In this he is making no
Roadway, but has undertaken lately
to cover his lack of success in that
direction by the most violent ora
tory against the home Government
and the nation. Only two evenings
ago in one of the Boston churches
he had this to say:
OF all the men In Boston. I am posi-
bly, the last man to call on TO speak on
July T. Yet 1 have seen the day when
! thanked God that L was citizen Of
the United States. When I came out Of
the army 1 felt tnis was the grandest
nation in the world, and l would like
The flag still fiaunts in the heavens,
but there is not star in it which
signifies manhood or liberty. How
that choir can sing My Country, lis
of Thee. 1 cannot understand. So
long as the nation burns and lynches
and skins alive my race, may my tongue
drop out before ! sing IL. But My
Country. 'Tis Of Thee. Dear Land OF
Africa could sing That.
The reply to such a diatribe as
that is, of course, evident. There is
doubtless a place in Africa for
Bishop Turner, and those who feel
with him about this nation. They
are not many, even among colored
men, who go to the length of utter
ing stuff almost traitorous.
The lynching of negroes is abhor,
rent and indefensible. But to charge
it against the Government and the
American people as a whole is, il
its way, fully as incorporate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
BRILLIANT ITHACA BAND
MAKES HIT AT LUNA PARK

Patrick Conway and HIS Ithaca Band
gave brilliant concert last night when
they began a two weeks engagement at
Luna Park. This Is the first visit TO
Washington Of this noted organization
and promises to be the most interesting
OF It's kind In the history OF the park.
To some Of the numbers the band was
compelled to respond 70 a triple encore
Mr. Conway Is a young direccor who
employs no dfstracting manner!sms in
conducting, with the result that one s
attention IS never diverted from the
music. The program last night included
excerpts from Carmen and 'sMignon -
and a succession Of popular songs of
the day, which the band dashed of in
rafting style. Each number was given
with fine precision
Gardelle Simons. the trombone sololst
OF the band, made an instantaneous hit
by his rendition OF The Lost Chord. -
and John Dolan. cornettist, was COM
PEELED 10 play a double encore 70 his
first number.
Mrs. F. B. Atwater. vocal soloist
scored with her first number and she,
too, was obliged TO sing a double en-
core
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
WEST INSPECTS
BATHING BEACH.

Commissioner West made an officials
visit yesterday afternoon to the new
bathing beach under construction at the
old FISH ponds back Of the monument to4
learn the cause OF the delay in the COM
pletiOn of the work He made a per-
sonal inspection OF the bath house,
dressing rooms. and lockers. and inter
viewed Contractor E L. Mcclellan
about his failure 10 complete the work
He said this morning that he viii per-
sonally visit the new beach daily and
use every EFFORT 20 rush the work %
completion ard get the beach in opera
ton at the earliest day possible.
Under the agreement entered into with
the Commissioners, the contractor
should have turned the completed build
ing over 20 the District authorities o.
the 27th of last month, IL is said. but
considerable work still remains 70 be
done. The contractor has appealed for
an extension OF time without penalty.
One request OF this nature having all
ready been granted, Commissioner West
will recommend 10 his colleagues that
for every day until the work is COM
pleted the contractor shall be charged
with the cost Of inspection at a rate.
not 70 exceed $50 per day, and also,
the sum OF SO per day for the same
period as provided IN the contract
I am greatly disappointed" said
Commissioner West today, lat the fall
ure Of the contractor 10 turn the build
ing over 10 the Commissioners in th6
time specified by him in his contract
he says he can conclude his work n
three days. hope he Is good prophet
but I do not believe he Will be able To
get through Tor a longer period
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09

demand for workmen is most urg-
emit; what class of labor is needed;
where settlers on land are needed;
what nationalities or races are pre-
ferred; what inducements TO set
tiers are offered, and information as
to the condition of labor generally.
Some definite and well-organized
movement ought manifestly TO be
made toward the wider scattering
throughout the country of the
horde of aliens that is continually
trooping into our country. 1t is not
good either for themselves or for
the public that they plant them
selves, as they have long been doing,
in great colonies in the large cities.
That practice makes for continued
poverty, i'll health, general condi-
tons that are not desirable. 1t
would be surprising to know how
many of those who flock to these
shores annually are and should still
be tillers of the soil. There is de-
mand for such. They should be in-
duced, if not compelled, to distribute
themselves over our large area of
agricultural districts.
Of course, this movement of Mr..
Powderly does not as yet look to
the actual means of inducing immi-
grants to get away from the sea-
coast, but il opens the path for such
plan by finding out where they
would be welcome, and what there
would be for them to do.
In this connection, it is interest
ing to note that Jacob Riis ad.
dressed a crowd of 10000 people al
Chautauqua meeting in Shenan.
doah, Iowa, the other day upon this
very matter, urging the people OF
the State to investigate the immi-
grafton problem with a view to
bringing foreigners from the tene
ments of New York to the Iowa
farms. The dispatches indicate that
this suggestion was not received
kindly by the Iowans, who seem tC
fear an invasion of promiscuous ma
tionalities into their State. Educa
ton in both directions is needed be
fore the problem is settled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
THE LEGEND OF EVIL.

This Is the sorrowful story
Told when the twilight fails,
And the monkeys walk together,
Holding each others tails.
"Our fathers lived IN the forest;
Foolish people were they
They went down to the cortland
To teach the farmers TO play.
"Our fathers frisked in the millet,
Our fathers skipped IN the wheat,
Our fathers hung in the branches,
Our fathers danced in the street
Then came the terrible farmers;
Nothing of play they knew,
Only they caught our fathers,
And set them to labor, too!
"Set them 20 work In the cortland
With plows and sickles and falls,
Put them in mud-Walled prisons,
And cut of their beautiful tails.
Now, we can watch our fathers,
SuIlen and bowed and old,
STOPPING over the miilet,
Sharing the silly mould.
Driving a foolish furrow,
Mending a muddy yoke.
Sleeping in mud-walled prisons,
Sleeping their food In smoke.
I'VE may not speak to our fathers.
For IL the farmers knew.
They would come up 20 the forest
And set us TO labor. too"
This is the horrible story
Told as the twilight fails.
And the monkeys walk together,
Holding each others tails.
-Rudyard Kipling
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
transportation Economics.

The necessity for some serious,
sincere, intelligent study of COM
mercial geography in connection
with the railroad problem of this
country is fully Illustrated by the
controversy, long inevitable, and at
last formally opened, between the
fruit-producing sections of Florida
and California.
The Florida people charge that
while they are only 1,2OO miles from
New York, they pay "a cents freight,
against S1.15 paid from California,
although CALIFORNIA; fruit district
is $500 miles away. The Californian
gets his oranges into the New York
market for practically the same
charge as the Floridan, yet the Cali
fornia oranges are hauled almost
three times as far. is it fair?
The answer of the railroad man
ayers will doubtless be that they
would be GLAD to charge more for
the California business, but that it
is impossible, the traffic will not
bear more. They Will doubtless in
sist that the S1.15 rate is not fairly
remunerative, but that it is the best
they can get, and better than not to
have the business.
10 does not seem that this reason
ing is entirely good. Is there any
real necessity for putting California
oranges into the New York market ?
Would it not be good economy to
give the Florida growers the bust
ness fairly within the Florida sphere
of influence, and TO let California
content itself with that which comes
within its reasonable distance ra-
dius?
Why should the California orange
be hauled 5000 miles, when a Flor
ida orange hauled 1,2Oo miles is
available? Would not careful
study of this transportation bust.
ness prove that there is in truth an
immense waste of transportation in
this country Is ii, for instance,
good economy to haul a steer 500
miles to Chicago to be killed, and
then 20 haul the dressed meat back
over the same road 10 be sold? That
is not an overdrswn picture of what
happens in the Middle West.
The railroads get the freight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
LABOR UNION ON RECORD
AGAINST THE OPEN SHOP
Central Declares War Against Organizations Which
Refuse Moral and Financial Support to
Building Trades Mechanics.

a recognized bona fide organization. be-
lieving that TO refuse would brand the
organization or the individual member
thereof with a cruel indifference and
moral turpitude.
And be Il further Resolved, That in
this fight against the open shop the Cen
trail Labor Union pledges its undivided
support. both moral and financial. and
stands ever ready 70 defend the trades
organizations 10 the last ditch against
the introduction OF the open shop In the
industrial affairs OF Washington
And be 70 further Resolved, That a
committee of ten be appointed for the
purpose Of bringing the subject matter
or this resolution 70 the attention OF the
various unions and perfect a plan Dy
which concerted action might be had
upon every phase OF the situation.
Plans for Contest.
President Porch appointed this COM
mittee in obedience 10 the resolutions:
John II. Brinkham. Sam DeNedrey.
Frank Mckenna. J. G. Schmidt, y. c.
Sprague; miscellaneous trades. J. W.
Consodine. J. J. Purcell. c. W. winslow.
E. L. Mcclellan. and J. J. McCracken
from the building trades. This COM
mittee will organize at once and ley
plans for a contest that viii muster On
its firing line every union man in the
District Next Monday night this COM
mittee is expected 10 report.
John II. Brinlunan. Sam DeNedrey.
and J. J.. Rodier were the principal
speakers elOduently advocating the
adoption Of the resolutions Mr.. Brink
man declared that a national organiza-
ton, equipped with brains, enterprise,
and unlimited capital was In combina-
ton with the few local builders IN
Washington In the present trouble who
are seeking 70 establish the open shop
in every trade OF this city
Along the same line Mr. Rodier said in
time OF war all civil law is set aside
that the fight was on now and the only
issue 70 be considered was self-preserva-
ton.
At the adjournment OF the meeting
! general satisfaction was expressed al
! the action taken. II is believed thai
the committee Of ten appointed q
handle the mater will bring about 9
plan that will unity every labor inter
est which will enable organized labor
! to present A solid front in the fight il
| purposes 20 wage against the En-
| pIoyers' Association and the master
! builders interests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09

Central Labor Union went on record
last night as upequivocally opposed TO
the open shop in any form, picking up
the gauntlet thrown down by the mas
ter builders interests against organized
labor and declared war against every
labor organization that shall refuse TO
give it's moral and financial support 10
the building trades mechanics affected
by the lockout strike conditions.
The much talked expulsion of three
Of the affiliated unions of the central
body-the bricklayers. carpenters. and
steamftters-did not occur, not from
any lack of desire on the part Of the
rank and file of the unusually largely
attended meeting to administer punish
ment 10 those offending unions for not
supporting union labor's fight against
the open shop, but by reason OF the
fact that the central labor body only
has delegated powers vested in Il from
the several affiliated bodies that COM
pose the central organization. and has
no power 20 compel a local TO partici-
pate In a sympathetic strike.
Special Committees Report.
The special committee, composed CT
John H Brinkman. former president Of
Central Labor Union. and Samuel De-
Nedrey. present secretary. under a sus-
pension OF the regular order, presented
a long preamble reciting the causes that
led up to the present labor troubles and
resolutions clearly defining the position
OF the central body end organized labor
| IN the present fight. the consideration
OF which consumed nearly the entire
evening. The resolutions were adopted
/ by a unanimous vote. and are declard-
/ ton Of war against every interest that
opposes the labor movement. the union
shop and the interests OF the laborlng
men
The resolutions follow:
Resolved. That the Central Labor
/ Union. in regular session assembled,
/ calls upon every constituent local or
| Ranization TO measure up 10 the re-
\ ouirenents Of the hour and refuse 70
\ permit any OF It's members TO work upon
/ any building construction In the District
| OF Columbia with any other workman
/ who does not carry q card indicating
| that he Is a member in good standing OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
HAVE THE TIMES MAILED TO YOU.
TUESDAY. JULY .. 1907
Fruit of the Churn.

Sap-heads have been smiling over
Mr.. Fairbanks favor for buttermilk
They did not know.
AS a matter of fact, being the
butternnilk candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination gives the esteemed
Vice President running start. For
already the consumption of that de-
lectable fluid has increased twenty
fold.
Who gets the profit?
Why, the farmer.
Who is the farmers candidate,
therefore?
Why, Mr.. Fairbanks.
Indiana creamery print" is not
the only thing that can be got out
of a churn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
To Place the Immigrant.

Considerable merit seems to lie in
the plan of I. V. Powderly, chief of
the division of information in con-
nection with the Bureau of Immi-
grafton, TO get accurate information
as 20 what States are willing TO aid
in the proper distribution of immi-
grants as they arrive at our Eastern
seaports. Mr.. Powderly is sending
out a series of questions TO the va
rious governors, asking where the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09
THE AMAzoNS" CLOSING BILL
OF COLUMBIA COMPANY

The Columbia Stock Company began
last night the closing week of its sue
cessful summer engagement by the pre-
sentation OF Pinero's comedy, The
Amazons." The play IS just light enough
thoroughly 10 satisfy an audience in this
torrid weather.
The plot deals with the adventures Of
three rather masculine daughters OF
Lady Csstlejordan, whose mannish esca-
nades aud dress are for a while en-
couraged by their mother. The usual
love story Is present. and in the end
the three discover that they are but
girls after all, and the final curtain falls
with the early prospect OF three we'd
dings.
Miss Hilda Spong. Miss Charlotte
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-09

For his farewell week at the Belasco
Theater Edwin Arden. supported by his
stock company. is presenting the four
act drama. Captain Swift" Mr.. Arden
assumes the role OF Mr.. wilding. an ad-
venturer. who was known among the
Australian bushes" as Captain Swift
a notorious highway robber- Mr.. Ar
den puts forth his best effort, but it Is
hardly IN TO the standard OF his Prince
Carl for instance
Miss Amy Ricard is happily cast as
Stella Darbisher. an heiress niece OF
WudinS's host. and the captor Of the
bushranRers affections. The part does
not can for much more than TO be
Rirlish and natural. but many good
actress has failed in Just this particu-
lar. Miss Ricard plays the part with
great discretion Miss Glendinning' as
Mabel Seabrook, Stella's cousin. por-
trays the role IN her usual painstaking
way
Miss Alice Butler is intrusted with the
important part of Mrs Seabrook- Miss
Buffers zeal causes her TO averact the
part. In one or two scenes with Wild
ing, however. where intensity OF emo
ton is called for. she rises 20 the oc-
casion and holds the audience with
bated breath. The part Of Mrs Sea
brooks sister. Lady Staunton, while
small one. Is very acceptaoiy done oy
Miss Catherine Laughran.
Edward Ellis is given the role OF sec
ond importance among the men. that o.
MT Gardner, a Queensland squatter,
and. as has been the rule with most OF
I've ri,,ee a cIear-cut and decidedly good
INTERPRETATION. Charles Hammond, as
Mr. Sea brook, a doting husband and
father. who IS on the threshold of sec
ond childhood, Is seen 70 better advant-
age than in the past
The conclusion Of the play itself Is
not satisfying. but that is not unusual
With productions that are logical.