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Governor Smiths idea.

Whether we agree with Gov. Hoke
Smith, of Georgia, in his indorse-
ment of Secretary Taft as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for the Presidency, we must give
approval to his idea that it is right
and proper for the Democrats TO
take a deep interest in the Republi-
can chance, as well as in that of
their own party.
Governor Smith may be right in
virtually saying that the man
named by the Republicans viii be
the next President. Therefore,
when he is concerned about the
nominee he is concerned about the
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O1cott at Columbia.

Several years ago Chauncey Olcott
demonstrated that there is good dra-
matte material in Ireland and among
Irish legends without resorting to
political themes or the tales Of oppres-
sion and wrongs. He has successfully
produced q half dozen plays of the
purely romantic order. The new play
which he viii present at the Columbia
and is said to he far and away ahead
of anything from a dramatic and scenic
standpoint that he has ever produced
before. He sings during he course of
its action FIVE new SOLgS especially
written for this production.
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A DREAMER.

Here lies a little boy who made believe;
Who found in sea and city. hill and
star.
loved 10 weave
Dream warp and woof more fair than
things that are.
He made believe that heavy toll and
stress
Were only play, and sang the while
ne wrought
He made believe that wealth and fame
are less
Than faith and truth-that love can
not be bought;
That honor lives; that far beyond the
goal
That lures our eyes. to nobler ports
we steer;
That work was meant to force The
living soul,
And death itself is net for men TO
fear
At last he made believe his play was
played;
a loving Hand the darkening curtain
drew.
So well ha made believe he nearly made
The world believe his make-believes
were true.
Arthur Guiterman, IN New York Times.
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"The Great Divide" at BeIasoo.

Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller,
fresh from heir two seasons triumph
in New York in The Great Divide. -
William Vaughn Moody's successful
play, viii appear at the BeIasco next
Monday
The fact that they presented the play
in Washington once before-dfteen
months ago-before the extraordinary
New York run. and then for a single
special performance at the BeIascO last
March, only adds TO the interest in this
engag cement
The roles played by Mr.. Miller and
Miss Anglin are the most human and
sincere, and the most effective dra-
natically they ever portrayed Their
company is the same which supported
them when last they were in this city.
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Parted on Her Bridal Tour,
Unhappy Irene, Fair HerOeen,
Is Saved From a Villain Mean

claimed the audience more than once
taking due care that he heard not.
BY a happy twist OF Miss Libby 8
wrist, Karl ard his wealthy uncle were
left alone in the room where stood the
safe grOaning under its load OF gold.
John Middleton ups and tells this
young scalIywag what he thinks OF him,
and. incidentally, what he don't think
Of him.
The villain was Tiled.
He was incensed because his own
uncle had said to him, Il would rather
see Irene dead at my feet than have
her link her fate with a cur like you"
These cruel words sunk deep into the
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ing around his house when the clock
was striking y.
Naturally Irene was startled She
rushed 70 the room where her father
was shot, and exclaimed. "IIi track
his murderer down and won't rest until
he ia the electric chair" SayirKS
which the intensely dramatic Irene
dashed new revolver against a flight
OF steps with such force that the shoot
ing gallery was shaken
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"The Oriental Coy Corner"

Next weeks attraction at the New
Lyceum VIII be The Oriental Cow. Cor
ner Girls with nearly thirty stage
beauties, besides a big contingent o,
comedians, sou, ettes and an unusually
large vaudeville annex. which includes
Lafferty and Ward, the petite singing
and dancing girls: Sandow and Lambert
a specially imported physical culture
act: Bruce and Dagneau. the Red
Feather girls, in echoes Of comic 90
era; HOnan and Kearney, real Irish
comedians, and a comedy novelty act.
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Nine. SamarofPs Recital.

Madame Olga Samarof, the famous
Russian pianist. viii be heard at the
New National next Tuesday afternoon.
The gifted artist spent FIVE years of her
student days in the Paris Conservative
under the celebrated teacher. DeIaborde,
and there, III her early days, she Gre
ated a sensation by her remarka BILE
playing.
Madame Samaroff's recital at the New
National is attracting interest among
musical folk and playgOers in general
she viii appear here under the local
direction of Breese Stevens, of Wash
ington.
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CHAPTER ".

leisUTely by F EsmOnd and his ba-aby
had taken lodging in the simple cottage
Of Kjttie and JOymes. Snow fell. Twas
cold and cheerless- The villain. Doe
Ross, appeared upon the scene and
stole the hapless and trusting che-ild.
r. EsmOnd went in search. Everyone
went in search Irene then came upon
the snOW-fiecked scene. Ross also an
peared. EsmOud found them together
and his suspicious grew apaCe. although
the girl was still true 10 him alone
EsmOnd wiped out the insult with
blood, having speared Ross in the wrist
with a foil
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NEAT DANCE AND YODEL IN
SING-SING.

with their Highland fling and back
alley warnings IN prison. and were en-
Cored again, and some more
Karl Heathcliffes life dragged slowly
on He yesTncd for excitement Seeing
his wife with L. EsmOnd, he blew up
the jail. They called it o Jail deliv-
of an arsenal Karl was shot. Dead,
il was supposed. But this would have
spoiled the play, and he was merely
wounded Irene shouted He's dead
and I'm free. free. Free Instead OF
being free three times she was still
karl's wife, but did not know il.
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MaIcers Masrerpieces at Chase,s.

Chasc's program next week comprises
Marcels living masterpieces of art,
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre. Grace
Emmett and company, Finie DAILY, jim
ME Lucas, SIZZLING and Revel, FrosinI,
and the miTthfuI motion record OF the
adventures of Little Jules Verne" NJ
Jean Marcel expended years If effort
and many thousand francs in producing
his living reproductions of the works OF
ancient and modern masters of paint
ing. sculpture. and has relief art
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CHAPTER II.

(The marriage. The arrest. A
neat song and dance in Sing Sing,
and supposed death Of prisoner
642S.)
John Middleton dead. the fake will
found IN his money chest prevailed, and
the villain IN power, Karl led Irene
70 the altar.
After they had been married he re-
marked: AT last you are mine:'
Stop shrieEed Irene. who was all
fused up in white wedding garments
and carried a cluster Of paper flowers
which wasted their sweetness on the
deserted air played by the orch estra.
stop I say married you IN ac-
COrdauCe with my fathers Will. I am
your wife in name only"
There was much turmoil among the
ladies' and multi-colored grand furY.
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1--WE Are King" at Majestic.

David 3. GaIly has scored a great
hit in Walker Whiteside's delightful
comedy drama, we Are King" Mr..
Sally and his metropolitan cast Of pIav-
Crs viii present this success at the Ma
Jesuc Theater. next week with the
usual matinees
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BOweTy BurlesqueTs-

The attraction at the Gayety Theater
next week will be the .'Bowery Bur
lesquers-'' The attractions are divided
into three acts each of them furnishing
an abundance Of gaytey. also some high.
ly interesting and amusing scenes of
the famous Bowery, the Fifth avenue
Of the gutter aristocracy.
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The Che-ild Is -ound.

Ruby. the che-ild, was found Things
were breaking bad for one Ross. who
wanted TO get AdiddletOn's millions. He
announced that Mrs. EsmOnd was not
Mrs. ESmond. because she was Mrs.
Heathcliffe. Then a haggard looking
woman in black, whose connection with
the play was shrOuded in mystery up
70 this time, shouted. ''She is not Kari
Heathclffe's wifei I am his wife!
married him ten years agoI'
4eS, said JOymes. as ne SLAPPED
the blind man in the face with a grlrny-
looking legal marriage certificate And
here's the document to prove It you
son-Of-a-gun'
(Curtain-)
They called it mellow drama" Nay,
Twas more. Twas "oVer-ripe drama -
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'The Ninety and Nine at Academy.

The attraction for next week at the
New Academy, The Ninety and Nine, %
will offer a splendid bit Of stage realism
TO a well-acted and well-staged drama.
The particular mechanical effect is a
The Washington times., 1908-01-16

Because a somnambuHst in New Jer-
sey took a ride IN a street car. visited
a barber shop. and then went home and
to bed again, the papers up that way
are full Of awed comment Down here
we have known men 10 go through two
or three terms OF Congress without
waking I'D once
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CHAPTER III.
(Ihe Parting.)

Il wss the night before Christmas.
and all through the house, etc. and
Irene and the Dink-cneeLzed young Es-
mOnd smiled They had been married
six years and seemed as happy as d.
couple could be without a IRE on a
cold, raw Christmas eve. The baby
was put TO bed. Santa claus came. +.
EsmOnd went 10 see his sick friend
Williams.
Then the trouble started.
DR.. Y. Ross, who incurred Irene's en-
nifty because he tried 20 marry her for
her money. entered the happy home and
rendered It desOlate. He loved Irena
passionately; therefore he told her thaS
Karl was not dead, but alive and blind
Irene refused TO believe this terrible
news. She styled II q horrible Me''
and refused 10 listen 10 it.
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reproduction Of a modern high-speed To-
comOtiv- running at the rate Of a mile
minute through d terrific forest Of
fire. The original New York cast. which
appeared in the run Of the piece at
the Academy of Music, has been re-
tanned.
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THE SONG OF HOPE.

IF hope were gone what man would ri Sc
Tomorrow with the wish to dare.
And who would strive for any prize
or be Of service anywhere?
If hope had persisted from the earth
Who for his land would raise al arm?
What lovely maid would deem it worth
Her while to still possess a Charm2
IT'S hope that urges us to win
Who bTaveIy struggle up the slope;
Why doubt instead of joining in
The chorus OF the Song of Hope2
S. Z. KiseT.
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He "Shows" Her.

Ross brought the blind escaped convict
Into the house.
Irene's young soul was made aCqUaint-
ed with a new line Of anguish and de-
spair- She had a really bad half hour.
Writing Mr.. EsmOud a note 10 the
effect that she was gone for all time,
the innocent young thing rushed Ou-
into a binding SuOwstOrm wearing q
low-cut semi-empire princess gown and
pink opera cape. F. EsmOnd did not
like this. He found Ross photograph
and concluded that the two had elOped.
The husband told his daughter little
che-ild-tO forget her mother.
Doc. Ross said the ba-aby would be
taught 10 forget her. she viii not!'
shTieked the heroine. 4 am still her
mother" The MISUNDERSTANDING was
about to steal the Che-ild, when Irene
luckily found d revolver on the floor
and shouted, I Will protect my ba-
aby"
Twas a dramatic moment for the cur
tain.
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CHAPTER /.
(The Murder; or a Dastardly Vii
lians Lust for COin)

Inc MuEdeI5 or 4 DastaIuly VII
lian's Lust for Coin.)
The shooting gallery was crammed
with craned-necked curious. They
had hied themselves there 20 see Part
ed on Her Bridal Tour"
1t was a cold, unfriendly night--a
night 10 the liking OF evil-doerz. an
eventful night in the life Of Irene Mid
dleton, the thrice-accurscd heroine who
bore up bravely under the frowaings Of
fate. Twas night despised by the
talented Laura Jean Libbey, for the
audience was small.
The scene was cid f., Irene's home on
Riverside drive. ifcr apopIectic father
was much concerned over the DISPOSE
ton OF his think Jney. He adored his
Irene Twas his desire that she marry
the man she loved.
Kitty Gets Busy.
Kitte. the Irish maitland q lady who
seemed confident Of her ability 70
withstand merciless scrutiny when she
threw her skirts hitler and thither-put
flea in John MIDI etOn's ear.
She told him that Karl HeathcIiffe.
the bankers nephew. was a frivolous
fiirL That he had kissed her several
times, and It was all Joymes, the but
Ter, could do TO keep his hands OF the
throat of the dark-eyed, deviIlshly
handsome, and perenniaIIy designing
villain
Karl was evidently an amateur at the
game Of wrecking hearts and getting
ladies on the string Suffice that one
Of his lady victims called at the pa
rental domiclle. and KarVs death knelI
could be heard family. but distinctly, in
the distance.
He had IL coming to lin. He might
have known old man Middleton
wouldn't stand for any such conduct
When KittIe unlOaded hel carefully Sc
lected cargo of scandal about Karl. one
John Middleton was overwrought with
twenty-fOur-carat wrath and exclaimed
violently: This night ends his career
under nay roof. ScOuudreI that he is"
Karl Not Feazed at All.
Karl HeathcliRe was standing har1
by when those crushing words were ut
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Karl Is Punched.

At the Pennsylvania station Karl's re-
voIver fell into the hands Of Kittie.
the detectives, and he was arrested for
the murder OF his uncle.
Karl was sent 70 Sing Sing prison for
life. Kittie ana Joymes were also
there, but we knew not how they came
The maid and gatemaR scored a hIc
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tered, but he was fsazed not He
seemed 90 thrive on curses and nisfor-
tunes. He would have the fair. fat.
and forty Irene. with her six complete
changes OF costume. her bediamOned
paws. her luminous eyes, and her
tremoIo voice.
He was q villain of elaborate detail,
and nothing csca ned LiS evil eve.
Curse you, Karl HeathClihe," ex-
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That New York hospital which left a
rubber tube ana safety pin in the chest
OF d gentleman upon whom an operation
was performed has not yet determined
whether TO have him arrested for lar
ceny or just TO institute civil proceed
ings to recover the value of the prop
erty.
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Short men are il. trouble again A
New York wife informed her husband
that another man was "six feet two and
love him" AS the husband was only
five feet seven he had nothing to say.
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Admiral Evans cruise, so far, seems
to be a Joe Cannon Sort of a success.
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NORDICA GREETED
AS la GIOCONDA
Brilliant Audience Applauds
Famous Singer at the
BelaSCO.
The Cast in "La Gioconda."

Under the influence Of Nordica's art
and the anticipation Of a new vocal star
in Constantine, an audience which tested
lhe capacity OF the Belasco Theater
heard Nerdrs la Gioconda" last night
ahd accorded the principals and the
san carlo Grand Opera COMPANY an
ovation Rarely has a grand opera COM
pdHy Deeh given such demonstration
or approval in Washington as that ac-
corded Mr. kusselrs singers. and al the
conclusion of the third act Nine Nor
llca and Constantine were given a half
dozen curtain calls and then brought
out Mr.. Russell and Conductor Cont.
whose splendid handling Of orchestra
and company created a profound i'm
preston. The audience fairly lost it
SELF in enthusiasm and was manifestly
delighted with the rendition Of VerdIs
great work In the boxes Were repre-
seHLdtlFes OF every circle in social and
Official life at Washington and both
orchestra and upper floors were filed
with music lovers.
La GiOcOnda." unlike VerdPs Aida. %
runs at times to lighter treatments. but
throughout the work the composer mains
Jalns that stalWart dignity that char
acteTtzes all his writings. Always
within the bounds of the school 10
which his name is indehbly attached,
Verdi gave 10 the music WOrld in La
Iiocondd work fun OF the best his
master mind could conceive. He showed
how easily a light melody might be
treated as such and yet be drawn along
the same lines as The more serious
themes. THE Dance OF the Hours was
a notable instance. The dance itself
was fairly well done bF the ballet clO~
rus last night, but the orcLestra's splen-
did Interpretation OF the number was
q triumph. Mr.. Cont worked up the
number from lifting melody into q
Wild passionate whjrl that fairly swept
the audience or JUS LeeE.
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Kisses are valued at 5000 in Pitts
burg, but divorces there cost only SIS.
which tends TO even things up.
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What 10 those New Workers think the
Treasury IS. anyway? just a kinder
garten 70. their banks and trust COM
uauies2
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Enter "Doc" R0s

When DR.. Victor Ross appeared on
the scene with the swan-eyed Irene,
Karl Heathcliffe tried TO freeze him
with an icy stare, but the Doc. was too
warm to be frozen.
Ka-l struck aim-whacSed him across
the nose with an afternoon newspaper,
when eupon the lOvesick Doc. exclaimed:
Karl Heathclife, youW pay for
striking me-"
But he quoted no prices, and the
amount was left to the imagination Of
the maidens in tie orchestra and the
mulu-coIored grand jury high up in the
gallery.
After insulting everyone, Karl finally
cleared the rOoH Of all save himself
and uncle. Then he learned much that
was OF value about the safe and its con-
tents He got old man Middleton riIed.
The uncle remarked: LAS a hero
you're "a frost. but as a rogue. profit
gate, r0Ue and scOundrel you're the
goods
Though Karl laughed his superciIlious
chOrue. Il could be seen in his eye that
he meant business. He insulted the old
man, and John Middleton was going 20
shoot him dead, but-rhauks to Miss
Libbey-the old man was taken with a
spell and fell in a faint as he held
the gun IN midair.
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Nothing tends mere TO take the TO
nance out Of a case of afhnitis than a
complete lack of opposition and pub
MCity.
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This report that there is a probability
OF the Kentucky Legislature sending
Narse Henry TO the Senate N lst be in
the category Of things too good 10
be true
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Fishing has become a lost art in
Georgia.
The Washington times., 1908-01-16

Under the law in South Carolina you
can't carry a pistol less than twenty
four inches long. When you shoot down
there they want no fooIishness about IT,
The Washington times., 1908-01-16

After man IS married he really
doesn't need a club, but he sometimes
gets i just the same.
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Senator TIIman's idea about prOhib!-
ton is apparently that for the people
who Ike that sort of thing that is the
sort Of thing they Ike.
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Parching Thirst for Blood.

Karl's thirst for blood parched his
throat. He wanted 20 Kill the old man,
but then the irgesisubIy stunning Fred
erick Esmond, expert shoemaker. came
into the room and queered the game
The bl0nd-haireC shoemaker, with the
smile that lures. left the combination OF
the safe on 2 table.
Karl who had secreted himself IN the
folds OF a friendly poTUere skipped out,
opened the safe and did his terrible
deed. He replaced the real with a
phouy one which said that the naughty
Irene should marry the villain.
The fair Irene had walked in her sleep.
F. Esmoud was smitten with her She
looked good 10 him in q $l23S pink night
dress, and he did not make any bones
about It.
Middleton caught the thieving knave
at the safe, and was shot dead FOR nos
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Judging from the tax list, New York
hasn't enough nilhonaires 10 braS
about
The Washington times., 1908-01-16

That German politician who blames
the President for the panic evidently
never heard Of NJ Loeb.
The Washington times., 1908-01-16

Now. II Mr.. Loeb viii only become
one Of the directors OF the Washington
Baseball Club he VIII be thoroughly
identified with all our leading interests.
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Not a case Of hiccoughs since jan
nary /. reports the Atlanta Journal.
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Nordica in ExcelIent zoe.

Nordica was fin excellent voice. Her
best work was done in the last act
I'm the trio with Constantine and Nine.
CIaessens. She read the score with
absolute freedom and command.
The lack OF opportunity for extended
solo work for Nordica was disappont-
inE 10 many. but the prima donna was
always dominant in the concerted num-
beers. One OF the notable features OF
the opera was the duet between Nor
tlca and Claesscus iu the second, act.
Both women have dramatic voices OF
unusual strength. and their spirited
work gave the number unusual prom
l1enCe. i was warmly received.
Constantine appeared for the first
time in Washington. lie is still lame
from the accident TO his foot. Those
who have heard much OF Constantine
were prepared 10 hear one OF the great
tenOrs OF the age, and they were NOT
disappointed. Constantine just stands
and sings The notes flow from his
throat as though absolutely no effort
were involved They are biz. clear. Iuu-
steal, and fuI OF warmth. Constau-
tiHO received an ovation last night az
the conclusion OF his solo IN tile sec
ond act, and was compelled 20 bow has
thanks 10 the audience again and again.
Nine. Claessens' Work.
Nine Cleessens, whose fine work iu
Aida" Monday night was one Of the
notable features Of that presentation.
was admirable in the role Of laura.
Her voice, so full of dramatic Ieryor.
was equal 1T all times 20 tha exactius
score particularly in the duet with
Nordlca.
One of the most beautiful perform
ances i'm the opera was that given BOY
Nine Rosa Olitzka as la Cieea Her
rendition Of the opening song, Light 10
BY Dark Soul, was exquisite.
Bianchart, iu the role of Barnaba,
sang with viE0r and gave the part its
fun dramatic worth. 7. de ScguroIa
sang the role Of AlviSe. He has q voice
OF fine quality and volume
The chorus work was excellent. IN
fact, II is the best the company has
done during its local engagement.
Carmen viii be giy-l tonight with
Constantine in the role OF Don Jose.
Mime. NOTia as Carmen, and SGgurola
as EsCamilio.
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q 20 Feazed ii a.

Karl Heathcline was standing hard
by when those crushing words were ut