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The Washington times., 1908-01-25
PRAISE UPPER CLASS,
BERATES WORKINGhAN

CHICAGO, Jan. 25--''The upper classes
are absolutely the superiors OF the peo-
pie they have surpassed and one is dis
posed to say that God made the rea-
son.
This was one OF many startling state
ments made by Barrett Wendell. pro-
lessor Of English at Harvard UniyerS-
ity. TO the members of the Twentieth
Century Club, last night, In q lecture on
The Privileged Classes
The professor had had his toes trod
on, both fgUratively and literally, BY
those he called the lower classes, and
rs vented his bruised feelings before an
audience whici. gaspeo with Amusement
at his satirical fagellation Of the Ia
boring classes and his unstinted praise
for the elect" to whom his auditors
belonged
He declared that the ''tyrant prtvI-
Legged classes" Of this country are not
the upper classes, as they were under
the old regime" but the ''despouc Ia
boring classes"
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Roller Skating TerrOrS.

Numerous complaints have been
made to Major Sylvester of late re-
garding what is termed the roller
skating nuisance, and it brings up
the question as to whether it really
is a nuisance or not The skating
on the streets and sidewalks is done
almost entirely by children, and the
contention is made that, when done
by them, it is not a nuisance any
more than their shouting and play
ing on the streets can be termed
disorderly conduct. This is not
wholly true.
There is no denying that the
privilege Of roller skating on the
streets has been more or less
abused They persist in using the
sidewalks in the business sections
during hours when the streets are
crowded. Not a few will dart in and
out among the pedestrians, appar-
emily endeayoring to see how near
they can come without actually col
iding.
There seems to be no reason why
certain restrictions could not be de-
Hsed that would tend to do away
with the trouble. Regulations sim
liar to those governing bicycle
riders and putting the skaters in
the same class would transform
what is now a halfway nuisance
into harmless pastime.
Roller skating is probably an
other Of those temporary crazes
ever succeeding one another. The
Commissioners probably have the
power to place the necessary curb
on the enthusiasts, thus insuring
the rights of others and preventing
the abuse of an enjoyable sport
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Tramp and Princess.

A book on the tramp and a book on
8 princess form two contributions 70 the
literature Of the month promised by
9. P. Putnam's Sons. The Elimination
OF the Tramp" Is the title Of the first
Of these, which is written by Edmond
Kelly. a well-knOwn member OF the bar,
attorney for the Countess OF CasteIlane
in her suit for divorce, who Is a social
ist. and who has recently come to this
country to study conditions here.
The other book is entitled A Prln-
cess OF Intrigue. Madame de Tongue
Vile and Her Times" by H. Noel Will
Hams, author OF Five Fair Sisters. -
The historical period described includes
the last years Of the reign OF Louis
XIII, and the early part OF that OF
Louis XIV. The work IS IN two vol
umes, containing twenty-foUr fuIl-page
illustrations and a photograph frontis-
piece.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
c. A. R. OFFICERS
WANT RETIRED PAY
Old Volunteers Organizing
to Push Bill in
Congress.
Precedent Is Found in
Record of ReYo-
luton.

n bill may be passed at this session
OF Congress to create q volunteer re-
uFed list for the surviving officers OF
the United States volunteer army. navy
and marines Of the civil war. Such a
Dill Is pending in the House and SEN
ate Committees on Military Affairs.
Supporters Of the proposed legislation
say With confidence that If the bin gets
out Of committee, In either house, II
viii be Immediately passed. having
strong support among Senators and
Representatives.
The proposition IS 70 place on retired
pay surviving officers Of the civil war.
It being urged that the officers who
served through this great conflict ara
as much entitled to be placed on the
retired list as are the officers Of the
regular army. The bill affects 1851 Of
hcers aged seventy years and over II
Is not intended 70 apply TO those under
that age. OF the number, two are major
generals, twenty-eight brigadier gen
erals, l5l colonies. and a larger propor-
ton Of lower officers. Captains are the
most numerous. being 2.632. First usu-
tenants are nearly as numerous. Those
IN the navy that would be affected. IF
various ranks. total $50 The estimated
cost OF the bill for those eligible 70 It's
provisions is 8, 65I, go.
When the subject OF putting the Of
hcers who commanded In the volunteer
forces Of the North in the civil war on
the retired list was first brought I'D, the
men who served in the rams were in
clned 70 oppose Il. This opposition has
largely melted, away. Grand Army posts
all over the country are now urging
Congress to pass the proposed Iegis-
latiOn for the officers.
The surviving officers have organized
and have al executive committee, OF
which Green 3. Raum, OF Chicago
former Commissioner Of Pensions. IL
chairman Gen S. L Glasgow, OF Bur
lington, Iowa, is secretary. General
Glasgow is in Washington and has been
toT some weeks looking after the BILL.
he Is hopeful that IL will be passed
TINS session. He points out that IN con-
sideration Of the value OF the services
or the volunteer officers IN rhs civil
war and OF the fact that they were paid
in legal-tender notes that were worth
finally but 20 per cent OF their face #
is remarkable that not a line Of general
legislation has been enacted in their
behalf by Congress.
As a precedent, there is cited. among
others. the action Of Congress in 1Szs and
1892 granting pay during life to the SUP
VlVlug OfnCeFs and enlisted men or the
revolution. and the words of Daniel Web
in advocating retired pay for the veter-
Grams or the revolutionary army are quot
ed as applicable TO the present situa-
ton. Webster said: cit IS a mixed claim
q faith and public gratitude, Of justice
and honorable bounty, OF merit and be-
n eyolence-'
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
BUSINESS BOOKLET
TO Be PREPARED
Attractions of Washington
Will Be Set Forth in
Publication.
Chamber of Commerce
Plans Campaign to
Boost Capital.

The subcommittee of the Chamber
Of Commerce booklet committee, com
posed Of Charles W. CIagett. chairman,
and Albert Schulteis, vice chairman. TO
whom was delegated the task C plan
ming and Issuing 5000 copies OF Z book
let setting forth the Capital city from
industrial commercial and civic stand
points. today commissioned George II.
Gall. or The Washington Times, to
write the material and compile the
booklet.
A contract has also been entered into
with a Washington printing company
to do the printing
Exposition of Washington.
The booklet has for several months
been the subject Of discussion by tho
chamber. AS planned by Dir. CIagett
ard Mr.. Schulteis. it will contain fifty
pages devoted TO an exposition Of the
many attractions Of Washington, and
especially calling attention To the faclll-
ties here offered for the establishment
Of manufacturing and wholesale houses.
and to the stores. It is designed not
only 70 be argument 10 capitalists to
invest here in Industrial enterprises. but
~ all at AGSAAcuA6s - ASLSB anu slu-
dents to the city. A special section will
be devoted 10 showing why Washington
Is the best city in the country in which
to hold conventions.
Half-Tone Engravings.
A large number OF half-tone engrav-
ings have been arranged for, so that
the text may be fully illustrated.
Thirty pages have been reserved for
advertisers who may desire 10 take
advantage Of the space.
When the work is complete. it is the
purpose of the subcommittee to distri-
butte copies throughout the country IN
such a way that the best results may
be obtained. Tho book promises 10
prove the most complete and attractive
publication OF the kind ever attempted
in this city.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
PROSPERITY MEET
PLAN IN BALTIMORE
Business Men to Gather
and Discuss Financial
Conditions.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-ReaIizinC that
there still exists throughout ne coun-
try some mistrust as to the business
future as a result of the recent financial
furry, and believing there no longer ex-
lists cause for such apprehension, the
business men Of Baltimore have in
augurated a movement, the design OF
which is to restore completely the equlll-
brium OF upset confidence.
A call is being sent broadcast for a
business mems prosperity convention"
to be held March to Z, az which It Is
proposed to present a clear, practical
and convincing view OF the exact con-
ditions existing today and the future
outlook.
It Is believed the elaboration OF this
body will prove wCIghty factor IN re-
storing business confidence and in mend
ing trade all over the country.
At the business sessions Of the con-
vcntion there viii be open discussion OF
an matters Per tanning to trade and
transportation ana IN addition there
will be addresses on practical business
topics by a number Of prominent men
experienced N Wholesale and retail bust
ness, IN transportation and those
branches of the Federal Governments
work that are more closely associated
with business, notably the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The Travellers and Merchants Asso-
citation has undertaken the preparations
for the convention and Is looking to the
details of the work preliminary to this
affair It's transportation committee Is
now in communication with the rail-
road and steamboat companies repre-
seutatives with the view of securing
special rates for the business men who
viii attend the convention from all parts
Of the country.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Unusual Cowboy Story.

Most boys long at SOM dine to be
cowboys on the wild plains. and most
girls have a mad period when they
think that to be a cowboys bride would
be the intensest form Of happiness.
The heroine OF the story OF Herman
Whitaker. The Settler CHarper &
Brothers. New York. $50, does not
seem TO have been possessed in her
school days by this dream Neverthe-
less, OF perhaps for that reason,
brought TO Manitoba 20 nurse a con-
sumptive brother, and living on the
ranch, she falls in love with the ranch
er, who has been cumming II with
that brother. She maTries him. And
then begins the struggle to conform
herself to a man, fine and manly and
honorable. but lacking n culture or the
habit OF good society, 8 struggle IN
finitely mora difficult than any one
would imagine It TO be before the at
tempt.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
MRS. EMILY YZNAGA DIES
EN- ROUTE TO LOUISIANA

NATHCEZ. Miss, Jan. 25.-Airs. Emily
Yznaga, mother Of the Dowager Ouch
ess OF Manchester, died here yesterday
morning Of pneumonia. Mrs. Yznaga
was on her way to her plantation n
Louisiana when she caught a severe
cold which developed into pneumonia.
She was about seventy-five years old.
Mrs. Yznaga was the widow Of Senior
Antonio Yznaga de Vale, a member OF
an old and distinguished family in
Cuba. The Yznagas settled IN Louisiana.
where they owned a magnificent planta-
ton. Mrs. Yznaga was noted for her
beauty and her three daughters were
considered very beautiful girls. Con-
suelo married the Viscount MandebiUa
who afterward became the Duke OF
Manchester, and another daughter mar
Fied Sir John Lister Kaye.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Snow Workers
Fall in Street
From Weakness

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Scenes Of suf-
feTing eclipsing anything in the history
OF this giant metropolis are following
the removal Of yesterdays fifteen inches
OF snowfall from the blocked downtown
sections. The army OF snow shovelers
has been recruited from the ranks OF
the unemployed. and these men present
a piuable appearance as they staggering
ly attack the giant drifts.
Seyenty-five per cent OF the men are
insuthciently clothed, and many are act
ually suffering fer the want of bread.
Dressed in thin summer clothing, with
out overcoats or gloves. their shoes In
many instances uet together with
strings TO keep them from falling apart
and with no underclOthing. the men are
struggling for the few dollars that will
enable them to 1--we as human beings
for little while at least.
Men Welcome Work.
They welcome the work, but their
task is a terrible one.
OF the 500 men who marched from the
bureau Of street cleaning at midnight
to clear crossings. fire hydrants, and
larger public squares. more than half
had to quit by 9 O'clock today.
Their strength was not equal TO the
work in the cold northwest wind, with
zero. All seemed eager 10 work, but a
few OF the weaker ones. with the thin
nest clothes and the emptiest stomachs
began 10 falter. A few fell, others stag
gered like drunken men, and dropped
out Those who continued were blue
with cold.
The exhausted ones were taken to
hospitals and cared for, while CharitablY
inclined persons saw that great cans Of
steamlng hot coffee were sent TO relieve
those who continued.
Price of Coal Up.
The cold is working great hardships
in tenement sections. where coal IS at
a premium. The usual price Of y cents
a pail has been raised to 80 cents. with
but a scant supply on hand. The big
wagons OF coal dealers cannot pene-
trate the narrow streets blocked with
snow, ana, as usual. those who cannot
keep reserve fuel are the real sufferers
Men, women, and children left their
homes last night and applied for lOdg-
ing at the municipal lodging houses, and
at the temporary shelters erected on the
recreation piers.
Eight deaths directly traceable to the
storm have been reported to the police
while more than q score Of persons
have suffered broken limbs and other
injuries from falls on icy sidewalks.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Girls Climb Chimney
At Thread Factory
AS Result Of Dare

DERBY, Conn, Jan. 2.-Miss May
Everest and Miss Amelia Nj. Jones,
clerks in the office Of the American
Thread Company, OF WiIlimantic, made
an ascent of the new brick chimney at
the factory yesterday noon as the re-
suit CT dare, The chimney is 175 feet
in height
More than thousand persons cheered
the young women. The ascent was made
In buckets used for carrying brick and
mortar. They we're obliged 10 ride stand
ing, and although they seemed tC have
great difficulty in balancing themselves
they accomplished the feat.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Clement K Shorter Is at work on a
popular life OF George Borrow. Borrow
had a devoted bioBrapher IN Prof
Knapp. whose two-volume work is iTt-
valuable. In himself ne had a stu more
sympathetic blogrnpher. and ''Laven-
gro" 'Romany Rye" and '"The Bible IN
Spain" tell incomparabIy the early
story OF Honest Six Foot Three" But
In the faIl OF his life, up 10 his death in
1881, was h more or less ClOuded spell
about which Mr. Shorter may have
something enlightening 10 say. TO pro-
woke investigation there is also, Of
course, the yelled period, several years
IN duration, during which Borrow is
-uppOsed 10 have been a literary hack
IN London, but which he succeeded ali
his life - wrapping in mystery.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
HALE WORKS JAWS,
BUT NOT IN SPEECH

Representative Nathan W. Hale OF
Tennessee, who handles Federal patron
age In his state and boasts OF his de-
scent from Oliver Cromwell, has con
uacted new and fearful habit
He chows gun with a slow and cUd-
like motion THAI fascinates the beholder.
The visitors in the galleries have seen
with admiration the ceaseless, indou1i-
table motion OF his jaws. His fellow
Members have noticed the reckIessness
with which he has abandoned himself
to the horrible dissipation
Chewing gum is his mental stimulus
ana his constant recreation,
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
I SHALL NOT LOSE THEE.

Dear friend. far or, my lost desire
So far. SO near III woe and veal;
q loved the most when most 1 fell
There is a lower and higher.
Known and unknown; human, divine.
Sweet human hand and lips and eyes:
Dear heavenly friend that can'st not
die,
Mine, mine. forever. ever mine.
Strange friend. past. present, and to
be;
Loved. deeplier. darklier understood:
Behold. I dream a dream of good,
And mlngle all the world with thee.
Far off thou art, but ever nigh;
I have thee still, and I rejoice:
I prosper CirCled with thy voice:
shah not lose thee tho J. die.
Alfred Tennyson.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
MetchnikoRs ESSAYS.

The argument which Prof. Metchni-
kon unfolds IN story more fascinating
than the Arabian Nights" is that hu-
man misery and suffering are largely
due TO disturbances IN our organic
equilibrium which strike discOrds within
our mortal frame and rack our flesh
with the tOrmelts OF PrOcusteS. The
translation has been conducted by Dr.
Chalmers Mitchell with the utmost skill
and with much literary fnesse.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

ment, a complete history of civiliza-
ton, an everlasting inspiration to
future races of men.
Menas hitched his pushcart to a
star. He was in the abyss, and he
climbed out.
From Socrates to Edison every
forward step taken by mankind
through the revolving centuries,
every advance by humanity toward
the ultimate goal, has been led by
some valiant dreamer who followed
a star,
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
"SOREST" MAN IN COUNTY
WHEN JURY DlSAGREES

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The ''sorest'
man in Westchester county today IS
John Newman Rohr. a former inmate
Of Sing Sing prison, who sued State
Superintendsnt c. V. Collins and the
chief officials of Sing Sing for $4,000
damages in the supreme court because
ne was forced to work more than eight
hours q day, as prescribed by law.
RObr's novel suit was tried before
Justice Keogh and a jury at White
plains this week, and after the Jury
has wrangIed for three hours without
coming to an agreement they were dis
charged.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Finds Best Inspiration at Home.

Miss sara Dean. the author OF TRAY
ers: a Novel Of the San Francisco
Fire" returned to that city from a FIVE
years sojourn abroad, only q few
months before the disaster. The shock
OF the calamity TO her home city, per
haps, drove her foreign impressions
from her mind for there is no sign Of
an attempt 20 use them as literary ma
terial in ''Travers." More likely this
is because Miss Dean IS truly Indigenous
10 the West, and finds her best inspira-
tons there
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

The Boston Journal offers a prize for
the best answer to the question: What
Is the most wonderful thing in the
world. A woman has answered that
man is, and II she doesn't get the prize
it VIII be because just plain truth cant
win. You can always depend upon n
woman to give the right answer to
questions when she knows anything
about the subject, and what she doesn't
know about man would find the point
OF a needle a roOmy abode
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
lLife Of GOethep Completed.

The third and last volume Of the
English translation OF Albert Bel
s-howsky's Life Of Goethe viii shortly
appear under the Putnam imprint
According to the consensus OF opinion.
both European and American, Bel
schowsky's IS the greatest Of all the
ives Of Goethe.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

the desire OF the publishers, Frederick
a. Stokes Company. 10 bring out add
HonaI volumes in the series, Little
Novels Of Famous Cities" There would
seem 10 be a chance here for good writ
ers who have either not yet attempted
the long novel or who have manuscripts
that do not conform 10 ordinary fiction
requirements.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Iebb,s .Essays nc Addresses.o

The late Sir Richard Jebh left behind
him a mass OF rnaterial-minor literary
works which occupied the spare mo-
ments OF his busy lie. Of these papers
Lady Jebb has made q selection, pub
fishing them under the title Essays
and Addresses" Some OF these have
already appeared in various magazines,
others were written in response 10 de-
mands from schools and societies.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
NEW MEMBERS RECEPTION
AT MT. PLEASANT CHURCH

Rev. Mr.. Ross Fishburn, pastor. Mrs.
Ftshburn, and the officers of the Mt
Pleasant Congregational Church. gave a
reception to the new members ~ the
congregation last night A statement
OF the affairs Of the church showed The
total membership to be ST.. in addition
to which eighteen new members will
be received the first Sunday in Feb
ruary.
II IVES announced that William 7
Bryan viii address the congregation AT
the service tomorrow night
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Play Frcn "The Shuttle"

It was TO be expected that The Shut
tie" b. Mrs. Frances HodgsOn Bur
nett. would soon be announced IN
drama form. Even before the book was
published Mrs Burnett was besieged
BY requests for the play. Several prom
inent actresses have made strenuous
efforts 10 secure the play, but as far
as II is known a decision has not yet
been reached
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
DAVID B. HILL SHUNS
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Former Sena-
tor David B. Hill viii not go to the
Democratic National Convention at
Denver this year. When seen at the
Hoffman House, Mr.. Hill said that If
he could arrange 1t he would go to
Europe.
Dir. Hin has never been in Europe,
nor has he missed a national conven-
ton OF his party for many years.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
Optimism /"

Horace F1etcher's new book, "Optim-
ism: A Real Remedy" to be published
by A. c. McClurg & Co, Is small vol
Ume. but precious IN coming from a
magnetic personality, and IN being the
work of an American who has put his
fellOw-men in the way OF better health.
finer happiness. longer life. and greater
efficiency.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

That the Philadelphia school girls
have been forbidden to laugh on the
street cars is not so surprising as IS
the fact that they did laugh To laugh
IN Philadelphia is ike cutting up at a
funeral OF course, strangers just must
laugh while there.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Just as it is comfortably established
that woman's poor cooking is to blame
for mans drinking, Eugene Christian,
Of New York. declares that It's the
cooked foods that create the appetite
for liquor. Just where are we at. now,
anyway
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
LIEUT.. GREER TRANSFERRED.

First Lieutenant Allen J. Greer, Twen-
ty-eighth Infantry, on duty at the re-
cruit depot, Columbus barracks. Ohio,
has been relieved OF that duty and or
dered to the Philippines for detail as
acting judge advocate OF the depart
9neut of Aiinda@@~
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
OppOrtunity fOr CIever WntsTs.

The success of DuffeId Osborno's
story. THE Angels OF AesseT Ercole,"
which was issued IN such charming
dress IN the autumn, has strengthened
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Spain is still unable to understand
the recent criticism Of our navy. She
is inclined 10 think somebody is play
Ing a joke on her.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

They don't care how much they waste
in New York when st comes to putting
out a fire. A policeman used ten gal
Ions OF beer on a small blaze the other
dav
The Washington times., 1908-01-25
SENT TO PHILIPPINES.

First Lieut. Joseph A. Marmon, TWEEN
ty-hfth Infantry. has been selected and
detailed BY the President as a. captain
in the Philippine Scouts. He is as
signed to the Tventy-fouTth Company.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Chicago papers are printing long
stories about hotel walters in Denver
striking just at meal time Still sore
because Denver got the Democratic. con-
vention.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Much concern over the liquor scan
dal5 of South Carolina IS expressed by
the Atlanta Georgian. It won't be long,
maybe, till the Georgian will find LIQUOR
scandals Of its own TO occupy its atten-
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

According to the antt-Bryan papers
the distinguished citizen Of Nebraska
won't even be a candidate By the 1sI
Of March
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Well, any way, the Government Is
getting its exhibits back from James
town.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

Sending kisses by telephone has never
appealed 10 Us either as sender or re
oeiver. but we never considered them
extra hazardous We now learn from
the HOxie case IN New Hampshire that
they sometimes lead to $1,000 suits
Hereafter no goods Of this kind viii be
accepted over the wire except at sen
der's risk. We Will assume the risk
only when delivered in person.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

We have the word Of Leslie NJ Shaw
for it that he is still IN the race.
The Washington times., 1908-01-25

There is one advantage IN New York
employing police dogs-they cannot
graft.