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The Washington times., 1907-04-06

than this: and that if one building
could be slightly higher there was 40
reason why cthers should not be great
~ higher. Il an 5Eat ] said was
speaking Of only Ehe general influence
Of eommerciaiism- j never dreamed Of
impugning the personal character of the
Ccmmissio acrs. Everybody who thinks
knows that there are many ways that
are not at all personal through which
wealth and the poy5L'oa acquired By II
can influence public continent, and also
that It is one of the first duties OF ala
official TO reflect public sentiment The
phrase IN the report which seems 10 be
rather ugly, in which ] spoke OF the
'pocketbOok was introduced. not when
discussing this subject specifically, DEC
as a suggestion from a remark Of Sen
ator Beverage with reference 10 an
analogous difficulty in getting the Amer
lean people TO consider the subject OF
child labor. because [, too, condicted
with the aims Of conmercialisE Il
was this assure you, and not the Com
nlisSiene=s OF which I was speaking last
night in Hubbard Hall.
with many thanks for your kindness
in communicating with me, anf with
great respect.
Very fincerely,
GEORGE 1. RAYMOND.
.P. S.-You are at liberty 10 use this
letter IN any way in which you NAY de-
sire 70 Go so.
Sincerely,
GEORGE l. RAYMOND"
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Londoners and Henry Iames.

The London journals are deeply in1-
pressed Ivy the marvellous descriptive
poEer shown by Henry James in his
recent book, -'The American Scene
The London Atheneum, for example.
bestows high encomiums on this deserip-
ton Of Cape Cod:
"A broad bald Of deep ard clear blue
sea limited in one quarter by its
far and sharp horizon of sky, on the
other by its near and sharp horizon of
yellow sand oyerfringed with a low
woody shore; the whole seen through
the contorted crOss-pieces OF stunted
wind-twis ted. far-spreading. quite fan
taste old pines and cedars, whose
punched bristles at the end of long
limbs. produced against the light the
NEST vivid Of all reminders. Cape Cod.
on this showing, was exactly a pictured
japanese screen or banner"
And upon this bit, describing COtuif.
The little white houses, the feafherv
elInS. the band Of ocean blue. the stripe
OF sandy yellow the tufted pines in
angular Silhouette, the cranberry
Swamps stringed across. for the picking.
ike the ruled pages Of ledgers.'
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
The Need of a Wife.

1t appears that Dummer Academy,
of Ryfeld. Mass, one of the most
ancient institutions OF its sort in
the land, is in a highly excited state
OF mind over the fact that the trus-
tees insist upon the resignation of
Principal Ryther, because he is a
bachelor.
The theory of these guardians Of
Dummer is that it is much more
creditable and useful to the insfitu-
tion that its principal be supplied
with a wife who may also perform
the duties of matron. They there
upon presented their view of the
case to Principal Ryther, but he, un-
appreciative gentleman, decided that
for him single blessedness was pref
cradle to the state of double har-
ness, and he refused point blank to
acquire a mate under the mandates
Of the trustees. Therefore these
gentlemen have decided that he
must resign, and they are ia meet
today to enforce their determine
ton.
It seems rather a pity that the
reaching force Of old Dummer should
be disrupted for want of a fitting
spouse for its principal. Still more
lamentabie is it that the other in
stxuctors have made up their minds
that if Principal Ryther is thrown
out of the institution for his obiee-
Sons TO matrimony. they viii resign
accordingly. II is 70 be wished by
all lovers of education that some
lady Of attractive qualities and in
aPutable virtues should offer her
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
PAPER THAT BOUGHT ALASKA
AND PAID FOR PHILIPPINES
Treasury Warrants for Many Millions Ready for James
town Exposition-From 100000 fer Lafayette
to 100000 for Panama Investment

Received payment January Il, 1s25-La-
fayette''
Another fraught with interest IS TIE
one dated August l. 1858, for 81 10000, IN
payment for Alaska This Is in iaVor
OF the envoy and minister Of Russia 20
Washington, and has endorsements 10
show that the money was received BY
the representative OF that government
through the Riggs Bank.
Spain Gets szo,ooo,ooo.
Next in order come the four warrants.
each for 5, o00, 900, to the order Of His
ExceIlency, Jules Cambon," French am
bassador, for the government OF Spain
IN payment for tho Philippine lands.
All OF these bear the date of April 2,
1893, ard the acknowledgment OF pay
ment 10 the French ambassa dor through
one Of the big banks Of New York
The latest OF the warrants for large
amounts are those in payment II the
Panama canal purchase from the
French for $40, 0o0, 900 and the sum Of
$1,000 600 for the strip of territory on
each side Of the canal secured frOm the
Republic of Panama. The first is dated
May 8, 1S1g, and is payable 10 j. P.
Morgan & Co. fiscal agents of the old
Panama. Canal Company. Two were
necessary To pay for the canal strip;
the first, for 100000. dated April e.
1904 and the last of May IS. 1907. for
s, 000, 600, both of which were payable TO
J. P Morgan & Co. acting as fiscal
agents OF the Republic of Panama, as
well as for Canal Company
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
spirituaIism-Tue and False.

Hereward Carrington's book, THE
Physical Phenomena of spiritualisyn:
Fraudulent and Genuine" soon to be
published BY Herbert b. Turner & Co.
in its first part deals with the exposure
OF all kinds of tricSery resorted to by
fraudulent mediums" in producing al
legged spiritistic phenomena-slate- Writ-
ing, sealed letters, naturalization. etc
and explains clearly, by description and
illustrative pictures, exactly how the
TICKS are affected. In the second part
or the volume IS given ar account Of
the most important phenomena which
are Vouched for by eminent scientists,
which, after the most careful analysis.
cannot be explained by any of the
means known to legerdemain. Among
these are recorded the famous expert
ments Of Sir William eCrOokes. Prof.
Rlchets Dr. LOmbroso. etc
As VIII appear from the description
OF the books contents Mr.. Darlington s
position is that. while a very great poT-
ton OF alleged psychic phenomena ars
spurious or fraudulent, there yet re-
mains a substantial residuum OF cases
apparently genuine which can only as
yet be classed as supernatural
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
A Clerical Exposure Of the President.

uenry c. McCook, d. D, Sc. d, IL
D.. author Of that book of remarkable
interest, published last week by the
HaTpers. Natures Craftsmen''-it being
a marvellous record Of fascinating facts.
the result OF years of the closest obser-
walton Of insect life b. one who is both
nature-lOver and scientist-was in Wash
Ington. a few months ago. with Mrs
McC0ok. and they called 10 paw their
respects at the White House. President
friends
After the first greetings the President
said 70 Mrs McCook.
Did the doctor ever ten you what
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
READINGS FOR THE BLIND
At CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY

The folloving Is the program for vol
unteer readings and music In the read
ing room for the blind at the Library OF
Congress-2.20 TO $50 D. m:
Tuesday. April 2, Mrs. Harold I. Sew
all
Thursday. April II. song recital.
Saturday. April IS. Rabbi Abram 81
mon
The door TO the reading room VIII be
closed promptly ST 2.39 D. N, and viii
remain closed until the end of the pro-
-Ex2ms
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
! word From Stenens.

Lincoln Stenens has written as follows
10 Hutchins HapgoOd about the latter's
book. tue Spirit Of Labor"
Il read on and on, and / want 70 tell
you that I was rewarded with a COM
prehenslon OF something I never have
understood. / think / see new the world
as the worker sees It. Not that / was
ready 70 accept that view. No. But
did appreciate with warmth and graft
tude the view of Jour hero, and he
broadened and deepened my own.
think ] see where ne errs, but / am
sure / see where I had erred Your
working man IS great You ana he
have done me a great service. a very
great service. II IS a book ] would Ike
10 compel all the better people 10 read
TIL they understand what il means"
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
TWO CENT MILE FARE BILL
SIGNED BY GOV. STUART

HARRISBURG, Pa. April 6.-Governor
Stuart mas signed the bill making the
maximum rate of fare on railroads with
in this State 2 cents a mile. The new
law goes irto effect on September 80,
and applies 10 all steam railways IT
prescribes a penalty Of $1,000 for any
corporation which violates its provisions,
and also provides that a single fare
need not be less than > cents.
President McCrea, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. wrote 10 Governor
Stuart requesting him TO disapprOve the
hill
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

OF the many interesting papers and
documents in the archives Of the Treas
ury Department there are probably
none Of such historical interest and i'm
portance as the warrants in payment OF
large sums Of money under authority
Of certain acts Of Congress.
All warrants n payment Of money,
like checks. after being cashed. come
back TO the maker, and in this way
many such papers connected with the
great affairs OF this and other nations
and their famous men finally become a
part OF the records of the Treasury.
Several Of the more interesting of
these warrants are being prepared for
exhibition at jamestown Exposition.
Some eight or ten Of them will be sent
down 10 the exposition Just before the
opening. The officials not caring to trust
such valuable papers with the other ex-
hibits sent down last month.
Lafayette's 100000.
Among the warrants viii be one for
the sum OF 500, 600, dated January s.
Es25. drawn in favor OF the Marquis de
Lafayette. This was a grant 10 him
for his service and sacrifices in the
war Of the Revolution under act OF
Congress- approved December IS. 1924.
on the hack of the warrant, in fine
script hand, Is written the Endorsement.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
IN THE BOOK WORLD

they told him about my men when be
was ia the cavalry camp at Santiago
You know. the Government sent him
oTe- on special duty. and / found him,
one day, at dinner with General Wheel
er's staff under a big mango tree.
'Of course ! invited the doctor over
10 see me. and at once those stan OH
GERS began to protest.
% Don't you do Il, chaplainH said one;
and Don't you gO!' cried another and
another
But why nOtg asked the doctor.
{" oh, X isn't safe TO visit the Rough
Riders camp on such a fine horse as
you're riding If you really go, don {
dare to dismounti And even II you stay
IN the saddle, keep your eyes open or
they'll slip the horsa from under your %
The President laughed heartily as he
told the story and recalled the merry
incidents OF that trying tiEae.
But l assure You. madam. he add
ed, my boys were not so bad as they
were represented"
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
BANK CLERK CHAPTER
NOHINATES DELEGATE

The washington Chapter of the Amer
lean Institute of Bank Clerks last night
nominated delegates to attend the an
nual convention OF bank clerks IN De
troit August 22-24. the meeting being
held at the local chapters headqus rters,
t214 K street northwest
The following were nominated, subject
10 confirmation at the regular election
by the chapter April Is: John Poole,
Joshua Evans, William K StoweH. J I.
tugett. A. II: Bedford, =, p Wilson,
Payne. ". T Poole, z. Z. HerreIl, John
Riordan, A. =. Claxton, L. ]. Tillman,
H. Smith, Edward Wolf. F. 3. Stevens,
William Keck. b. 3. Wilson. Carroll
Pierce. Herbert. Hunt, George Felt. and
Fred Maphis.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
NO RACE SUICIDE
AMONG CHINESE WOMEN

SAN FRANCISCO, April s--Every
Chinese woman IN this country must be
the Joyous mother of thlrty-eight sons.
TO say nothing OF daughters. Statistics
issued by the immigration board Of this
port prove this important fact. They
show that. thirty-eight times as many
Cinnamon as there are women in the
United States have sworn they are ma
tive born here. And who can decide
their oaths
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
New Dutton Books.

E. p Dutton & Co. are about TO
publish the following works; George
Crabbe and His Times. 17Sf-1S32. a crit
icaI Biographical Study by Rene
Huchon; "The Nemesis Of Nations, -
studies in Ancient World History by
W. Romaine Paterson C'Benjamin
Swift'D; "The Human Element in the
Gospels, a commentary on the Syn0Dtic
Narrative. by George Salmon. u. D..
E R s, late provost Of Trinity College.
Dublin; "a Summary of -he Literature
OF Modern Europe" from the origins to
400. by Marian Edwards, and a new
edition Of Catherine Of Calais, by Mrs.
Henry de la Pasture
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Literary Notes.

Two million copies is an immense
sale, when one considers how rare is
the book that touches the hfty-thousand
mark Yet two million copies is the
sale of Florence Morse Kingsiey's novel
Titus" The Appletons are about to
launch another book of hers on the mar
ket It is called Truthful Jane" and is
as unlike Titus" as possible. being con-
cerned with the servant problem from
the servants point CT view as well as
that of the mistress. 1t is a love story
trimming over with laughter
That interest in ''Everyman" does not
slacken is shown by the announced mt
by Duffeld & Co. of new edition
of the old morality play. This makes an
edition for every year since the ancient
drama was first reprinted by this house
four yea 5 ago
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

self as a peacemalser in the By8>ld
fold. -
If it IS not yet too late, the
friends Of Mr.. Ryther ought to rally
to his support and pick out for him
a partner who shall not only save
for him his position at Dummer, but
be to him for the rest of his careee
a constant JOY and solace.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
SECOND MONTHLY BULLETIN
ISSUED BY LIBRARY

The second number OF the monthly
bulletin of the Public Library, listing IN
classified order the principal accessiuns
to the library during March. has lust
been issued The first number mas
pro-ed very. popular. and many read. RS
are expressing their satisfaction at INV
ing such a list for home use
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
The Bar and TechnicalitieS.

The american bar, as an institu-
lion, is on the side of a better adj
ministTation of justice. This is said
IN spite of its growing failure TO
clean its own house Of members dis
qualified by notorious misconduct.
clear betrayal of the court whose
officers they are, and in many ia
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Literature'a Second Great Loss.

Not since the burning Of the Alex
andrian Library has literature suffered
such a loss as tho destruction Of He'll
con Hall involved. says Puck, Under
tbe roof Of this temple Of socialism were
a number of extensive literature plants,
working night and day shifts, which
were completely destroyed, and many
smaller concerns were also wiped out
Pending rehabilitation, the publication
OF three new magazines has been de-
ferred -
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
BIBLE STUDENTS ENTERTAINED

An entertainment for the Bible Study
ciassmen was held in the assembly
room of TIE Y. NJ. G. A last evening. Il
was the formal conclusion OF the sea
sons work in Bible study. Music.
sketches oy Albert NJ. Chesiey, moving
pictures. college songs. and stories made
up the program.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
SENAT0R-ELECT TAYLOR
IS TOO ILL 20 LECTURE

WACO, Tex, April Ex-senator Robert
L. Taylor OF Tennesses is III In Dallas.
He was to have lectured here, but a
telegram was received saying that he
was Ill in Dallas and could not iii the
engagement.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Returns from the country seem 70 in
dictate that this is a good time for am
bilious statesmen 20 make plain that
they have not ben mixed up in the rich
mems conspiraSy.r
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
New Books at Hand.

THE Cave Man" John COrbin illus
trated. d. Appleton 4 Co, $50
An exciting race for supremacy te-
tween two men, who combine love ard
business, in such an intricate netwOrS
of situations that the reader Is uncon-
seiousiy held unth the last word IS writ
ten.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Baltimore people seem TO have a per-
feet mania for blowing out the gas Of
late. They ought 10 take trip 10 town
some time and learn about those things.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

The only plausible explanation of the
eceentrieitIes OF this Honduran military
management seems 70 be that the coun-
try must have imported some seasoned
veterans Of the Russian army. who are
employing the same tactics that were
so helpful TO japan IN Manchuria.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Blind man In Connecticut, advertising
for a wife. asks candidates to send their
photographs TO help him IN selecting.
Wsal. blind man could make about as
good a selection from a lot OF modern
art photographs as anybody else.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

With Us more counts 10 his credit,
John r Walsh now has the Indictment
record rs against even the most am
bitious of the STANDARD OIL group.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Mr. Harrlman's lawyers viii have a
chance TO make those speeches tn the
Department Of Justice.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

THE Gold supply" Byron ". Holt
The Moody Corporation: 500
An explanation of the gold problem
by gold experts and bankers. the reason
why and a remedy
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Cardinal Merry del Val knows in a
general way how it feels TO be Bellamy
Storerized.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

American Crisis Biographies-Fred
Douglass, by Booker Washington.
George w. Jacobs Co: S125
These books consist OF biographies or
men who were brought into prominence
by the civil war The subjects are as
signed Gin order TO avoid sectional preju-
dice) 10 writer's who were personally In
terested in the person written about.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Earthquakes are reported in switzer-
land. and the country is falling all over
itself
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

The Case of Doctor Horace" John
III. Prentis. Illustrated. The Baker
Taylor Co.; s1.25.
An amusing story arising from a
wager between two friends.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

1.-The Sowing Of Anderson Cree Mar
garet p Montague. The Baker Taylor
Company, SI-50. Illustrated
A feud love story OF the West Vir-
ginia mountains. similar in style 10
The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom
Come"
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Tales Of Many Lands Rose Braendle.
Gibson Bros, Washington, D. c.
A charming collection of amusing short
stories Ia ken from different places.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

The Law Of Suggestion Stanley L.
Kfebs Science Press OF Chicago
A scientific treaty on the ability of
each mind to properly do its own con-
ceiving If so trained
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
HOSPITAL FOR SAILORS.
Plan to Prevent the Spread Of
Infectious Diseases.

DR.. William T. Jenkins. formerly Health Officer
OF the Port of New York and later Health Com
missioner. yesterday announced that a movement
was foot for the establishment of "A hospital for
the treatment of sailors with infectious diseases,
and for which there is adequate provision
From his observations director of the Mer-
chants Marine Hospital Service. Or. jenkins esti-
mates that more than million sailors to
this port annually. Of whom 10 per are af-
hicted with dar geruUs diseases which require
skilled treatment He said that several wealthy
and influential New Workers had promised their
active support N raising a fund for a hospital
within the port, adjacent 10 the city, and that
$25o,oC0 would be required for the building ana
similar amount for its endowment. 1t Is hoped 10
raise the necessary funds by private subscription.
Whether or not the institution would be under fed
eTal control IS not known although IL thought
possible that funds would be contributed to Il by
the government. Regarding the need Of such
institution, Dr.. jenkins said:
Literally nothing IS being done to protect
humanity from the importation. development and
spread or these diseases, which declared by
medical authorities to be worse than the combined
epidemic diseases which the law takes cognzanCe
or hospitals exclude these patients and they
permitted to 60 among their fellow men dis
trlbuting foci Of disease. The treatment OF such
cases is made voluntary for American sailors or
those IN control o1 them and the record shows
that Il IS not appreciated where it is free The
foreign sailor is less considered, because the
service which gives him treatment charges 81 for
examination and 81 for each day he the hos
ptaI, which. II the sailor is dependent upon him
self, Is prohibtIVe."
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
WIDOWS GET RELIEF
Tribune Fresh dir Fund Takes
Their Children ON Outing.

The dampness that was in the air yesterday
could not dampen the spirits Of the three hundred
children who left the city under the auspices or
the Tribune Fresh Air Fund. The party COM
pletely filed all the Fresh Air Fund homes. and
made a total for the week OF nearly eight hundred
children who will enjoy a two weeks outing.
The first party TO leave yesterday was made up
of fifty boys and fifty girls, who went rrom the
Grand Central Station at o'clock bound for the
Shepherd Knapp Home. at Milton. Conn; II was
peculiarly pathetic in some respects ana onereu
a striking illustration OF the benefits that come at
both ends Of the line when girl or boy goes away
The mothers OF e large number or children are
widows, mostly with large families and each one
making living for the family. Some are office
ing; sewing; all tired with weeks and weeks
of daily labor that included the care or seVeral
small children. Now the children are going away
for two weeks of fresh air and wholesome food
while the sicky ones will have chance TO get
well.
I'VE call one OF the houses that got children
FROM" said missionary, "the widows house.
because every child that we have taken from the
place to send to the country has father The
out with earning their living and caring for their
children. One has five children that she
Is caring for and supporting. For two weeks now
they will be off her hands. You should have heard
her glad exclamation when told her they couIo
go away
At noon hundred girls left for Shokan. n. Y.
where they will stay Kromm Farm a beautirul
place in the Catskills. This home has been set
apart for girls between the ages of twelve ana
sixteen and TO 1t will go girls tired out with work
in factory. store shop who could get outing
in other way.
The last party made up OF children selected
from the. public schools. and 40 O'Clock left for
Ashford Hill. Ardsley. n. Y, $50 strong