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The Washington times., 1908-06-02
The Cast.

That rolIicking operate comedy. "a
Runaway Girl. is the Offering at thg
New National for the week, and while
the opening performance last evening
was somewhat ragged in spots, it was
IN the main quite acceptable. The mu-
Sic Is dashing. the songs tuneful, and
the lines brought up TO date with in
temptations OF comedy hits on topics
Of the day The presentation given by
the Aborn company last night showed
lack Of sufficient rehearsing. which viii
probably wear off early in the week
Last night was given over as Press
Night and the theater was well filed
with representatives of the Washington
newspapers and news bureaus and their
friends. They were one and an en-
thusiastic in applaud.ng the various
numbers whether good or Indifferent
The honors Of the production are car
ried off by George w. Leslie as Flip
per, and Miss Edna Reming as Alice.
The bulk OF the comedy and dancing
falls on their shoulders. and they por-
tray their parts with a refreshing vivac-
ltE and enthusiasm Their song and
dance In the last act when they APP
pear as South Sea islanders. is especial
ly pleasing. Miss Jessie Bradbury is
entertaining as Carmeuita, q member
of the band of wandering musicians
who induce Agnes Fiulay. as Winui-
fred Grey. TO run away from school
and become one OF the band Miss
Fiulay also portTays her role with
cleverness and eviuces an intelligent
conception OF the part Frank Rush
worth. as Guy Stanley, IS convincing
and sings his songs well
One OF the features OF the pTesenta-
ton is the appearance Of Miss TrixI-
tadiz with the Aboru company iu a
clever dance, which was well received
last evening Miss MiIlicent Murray, a.
Washington girl. VINO has been "a men,
Der of the chorus since the summer
season opened, has been raised 30 a
small speaking part that Of Mrs
treel who IS ON her wedding tour. The
production is satisfactorily staged.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Drafting the Platform.

The gentlemen who are reported
making a draft of the Republican
platform, for presentation to the
national convention under the o. X.
of President Roosevelt and Secre-
tary Taft, should bear in mind that
there is a possibility of embarrass-
ment, even danger, TO the party, in
this procedure.
It is insisted that the platform is
to be a real progressive affair,
which is important and doubtless
true. But progressive from whose
point of view? The platform which
looks progressive to Senator Hop
kins and Senator Long viii be a
conservative document when ana
lyzed by Republicans of the Bev-
eridge type.
Senator Burrows is to sound the
keynote in the convention. Senator
Hopkins is to be head of the resol1-
tions committee. Senator Crane is
unquestionably the favorite for ma
tional committee chairman. Sherman
of New York is seemingly the likely
candidate for Vice President. All this
means that the distinctly conserva-
tive element il the party is to he
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Horsey-Norns Engagement.

Announcement is made of the engage
meut and approaching marriage of Miss
Lillian Horsty, of CrisdeId. Nh. 10 D-.
Bs-stus Ransom Norris. of Baltimore
and Washington. son OF James J. Nor
us. of Washington.
The wedding viii take place Wednes-
day ate noon. June =, i'm tie home Of
the brides uncle, Dr.. Gordon IT. ALEiu-
son, formerly State comptroller OF
Maryland, ana will be attended only bv
"a small family party and "a few intimate
friends. James l. E0T4Ez, IT, viii us
his brothers best Iau.
Dr.. Norris and his brother are botl
members of the Theta Delta Chi Fra
termty. and the members o. the local
chapter OF the fraternity viii 60 To
Crisfield for the wedding.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
LUNA PARK VAUDEVILLE.

I'm exceptionally entertaining bill be
cause Of its diversity, opened last night
at the Luna Park amphitheater before
a large crowd.
The hit OF the evening was made by
Tim Cronin, in monoloEUe. His singing
and dancing Goth rather eccentric)
brought forth storms Of applause. and
his imitation of a Quadrille as danced
first by a fat woman, then by a tall
woman. etc, etc, was well handled.
The first NUMBER on the program is
CalderO, a clever juggler ana palmist.
His speciality is the tossing about Of
numerous Unevenly weighted objects,
Closing the first part was Earl White
and company in a lot OF close harmony
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

Net IuCrCase........ b1.tu6.tl1-tl
Hunt out where the District
stands.
With the Indians, the Military
Academy, and last years river and
harbor bill.
1t was TO be a great session for
economy. At its close, the only econ
omies are those practiced at the ex-
pense of Poor Lo, the cadets at
West Point, the movement TO pro
tect the inland waterways, and the
National Capital. There is occasion
to wonder why no mention is made
of the Omnibus Public Building Bill.
Let that pass. The point of concern
TO Washington is the company in
which it finds itself at the order Of
Mr.. Tawney's committee. Hereafter
the District of Columbia wiz have
a new sympathy for the Indians, the
Military Academy, and the inland
Waterways of the Republic.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Storys at Whitehall.

Mai. Gen. and Mrs. John p. Story
and heir daughter. the Countess de
Buisseret, and her three children, left
Washington today for their summer
home, Whitehall" at Annapolis juno
jlOu. The countess. who IS the wife Of
the Belgian minister at Taugiers, Mo-
rocco. has been spending several weeks
in Washington with her parents. She
VIII remain with General and Mrs.
story two months longer ia their Mary
land country home
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
TUESDAY. JUNE ?. 1903.
Lawyers and Their Critics.

The Hon. James NJ. Beck, former
Assistant Attorney General of the
United States, the other day re-
minded the graduating class of the
Columbia University Law School
that Heine pictured the devil as eX-
ceedingly well versed in law. Heine
could be humorous, though he was
not an American; and so could be
George III, a distinguished anti
American, who suggested calling a
volunteer regiment of lawyers the
Devils Own.
Further, the former Assistant At
torney General reminded his au-
dience that President Roosevelt has
referred slightingly to law hon
esty,' and that another prominent
American, the Hon. William Jen-
nings Bryan, said recently: Per
haps some time it viii be less dis
graceful for a lawyer to assist in
gigantic robbery than for a high
wayman to go out and hold up the
wayfarer."
The poet and the King were re-
mote critics. But Columbia made Mr..
Roosevelt a doctor of laws in 1899.
and six other institutions of learn
ing have followed suit; while Mr..
Bryan was admitted TO the Illinois
bar twenty-five years ago.
Mr.. Beck traces the prejudice
against lawyers to the elemental
jealousy which the muscle has al
ways felt toward the brain" But
what appears to be the fundamental
reason for having the American Bar
Association adopt a code of ethics
is a desire to have the legal profes-
sion throughout the country re
moved from the public criticism
and censure which have at times
been bestowed upon il as a result of
the misconduct Of unworthy men
who have found their way into its
ranks" Mr.. Beck would have the
public educated TO a proper appre-
citation of the work Of lawyers. The
Bar Association committee, on the
other hand. would have the profess
sion establish a general standard of
conduct, to the end that there shall
be absolute confidence on the part of
the public and the fairness, the in
tegrity and the impartiality of its
administration" Mr.. Beck would in
cite further Jealousy" though not
meaning to, Of course; while the
men of the Bar Association would
attempt to bridge the chasm by cor
recting faults which many recognize
and a few courageously deplore.
The movement within the Bar AS
sOciation is altogether commend
able It takes cognizance, in the
first place, Of the very important
circumstance that the legal profes-
sion is intimately concerned with
the conduct IF the Government. OF
the twenty-six Presidents, no less
than eighteen have been lawyers.
Most of our legislators are lawyers.
Unfortunately, many of our most
successful lobbyists have also been
lawyers. It is notorious shat certain
corporations rely upon their coun-
sci to kick obnoxious laws out of
the way. \ lawyer should not do,
but sometimes does, for a client
what his sense of honor would for
bid him to do for himself. If this
rule were strictly observed in both
principle and practice much that
now embitters the public mind
would pass.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
STANDING REOPENS
AT THE COLUMBIA
The Cast IN "Imprudence.

What vas formerly known as "Buiy.s
Little Love Affair is the Offering at
the Columbia Tneater this week under
the name OF "Imprudence" and IL Is q
delightful society comedy drama. which
gives Guy standing excellent oppor-
tunities 10 display his talents. Il was
written by Henry V EEmOnd and IS
clever character portrayal The story
deals with the past love affairs of one
Jim GreaEes. His wife accidentally in
vites two former sweethearts of his 10
a house party and both are under his
roof AT the same Time.
Greaves had been slightly Infatuated
with WilheWina MARI, the younger OF
the two visitors and more serious
episode with Lady DunCIu- The vile
hears certain vague TumpTS about her
husband s. former attachment for Lady
Duncan and the latter coutrlves that
WIlhomina is suspected of 10. VIII
Eemi-4. who is a cousin of GreaTcS- Is
ir love with Jack Frerc and the ugly
rumOrs almost cause a separation OF the
two. His great love Tor her coupled
with mbOuUded fdith causes him 10 re-
main loyal and in due time the tangled
sIleiu is unraveled. It is a story OF the
upper English class ard IL presents an
excellent picture of conditions as they
exist today.
Mr.. standing is seen as Jack Freres
20 good advantage. He makes the char
acter somewhat stronger tilau the com
edy calls for. but his wC-k Is highly
satisfactory nevertheless. lie IS espe-
cfaIv good in bringing out the comedy
and making the lines telling WI
hemina is played by Miss Dorothy Ham
moud and she gives light pleasing
portrayal of the innocent young Eng
iien zirl. Miss Alice Butler is seen as
I adv Duncan and she is quite con-
vincing. The jealous and Tlch AIRS.
Greayes is fin the hands OF Miss Jedreys
Lewis and she lends much force to the
cast 10y her abe handling OF the role.
The mart of Grcaves is acceptably done
bv Martin Sa5iue. The others are .iult-
ably cast for q pleasing presentation
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Schaeffer-DunIop Wedding.

MISS Gertrude King SChaefer and DR..
John Dunlop viii be married this after
noon at o'clock IN the home OF the
brides aunt, Mrs. Eugene Schuyler, on
X street. the Rev. G. +. Peter officist-
ing.
Miss Schaeffer will be given ia mar
rlage by her brother. George Schuyler
SChaeffer, who came on from Cuba for
the occasion. She win wear a becoming
bridal costume OF white messaIiue satin.
made prInCeSSe over a foundation of
soft white chiffon. and trimmed with
effective touches of duchesSe and point
lace Her bridal tuIIe veil will be ar
ranged with a wreath Of orange bios
SONS and the bridal bouquet VIII be a
shower of lilies Of the valley and gar
denias.
Miss Rose Bradford. daughter Of Rear
Admiral and Mrs. r. 3. Bradford. acted
as the maid OF honor, and the brides
only attendant. Her gown viii be of
pale pink batiste and lace; and she vill
carry a large cluster Of pink sweet peas
and maidenhdlr fern. George White
johnson, of Hackensack, n. j., viii act
as best man for Or Dunlop.
Following the ceremony a small in
formal reception for the bridal party
and a few relatives and intimate friends
viii be held, and later DR.. Dunlop VIII
take his bride for a honeymoon TRIP.
Upon their return they VIII reside in
Washington.
Charles Ashmead SchaeneT. Of Wash
ington.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
BON TONS AT GAYETY.

''The Bon Ton Extravaganza Com
pauy," holding forth at the Gayety
this week, presents an excellent on
tertainment- The two farces. entitled
"A Pousse Cafe" and The Girl from
Mars" are full OF fun. catchy music
and pretty girls and contain all that
goes 20 make up a pleasing perfo m
ance-
The clio is nothing exceptional and
is composed Of acts by Wood and Green.
RaWsOn and Glare, Ben Price, McCone
and Burns and the moving pictures.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
STRAUS LEAVES TO-DAY
WITH MRS. STRAUS ON TOUR
OF INSPECTION.

The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Straus will leave Washington
this afternoon on the lighthouse inspec-
ton tour OF the Chesapeake Bay.
They viii be the guests of Captain
Merix, chairman OF the Lighthouse
Board of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor, ard Mrs. Merlx on board the
lighthouse tender Holly.
The party viii DO absent from Wash
ington until Friday and viii spend a day
or two at Annapolis IN the meantime.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
VAGABONDS AT LYCEUM.

The Vaga bond Burlesquers were seen
al the Lyccum yesterday IN Two per
fnrmarCes that met the approval of
both audiences. All the principals OF
the company did clever work. Tony
Kennedy and Ted Evans were especial
" clever in comedy parts
Marion Campbell, Elsie Delroy, and
James r. Waters were favored most
by the audience
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

army after twenty years service, OF
disease
THAT large white structure with the
Norman battle Ients and clock tower is
the principal building. It is the Scott
building, named ia grateful memory or
the founder of the Home. Gen. Win
field Scott.
The other buildings are the Sherman
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Mrs. Garfield Leaves.

Mrs. Garfield. wife Of the. Secretary
Of the Interior and her children. accom-
panied by Mrs. Charles d. WaIcott and
Miss Helen WaIcott left Washington
yesterday afternoon for the summer.
MIS- Garfield win BE the guest Of her
mother. Mrs. Newell, iU Chicago. until
after the convention and viii later go
to THEN home in Mentor. Ohio.
Mrs WaIcCtt and Miss WaIcUtt viii
continue on TO Madison. Wis. where
they viii attend the wedding OF their
cousin, Miss Elizabeth Freese Stevens.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Miss Ridgely Leaves.

Miss Eleanor CulIom RidgeIy leaves
Washington today for Indiana polls,
where she viii be the guest of her
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps Brown,
Mrs. Ridgely viii leave Washington
about June 10, accompanied by her
mother. Mrs. Deerirg, for Warm
Springs. She viii later go TO Chicago.
whore she viii join her husband, who is
"a delegate TO the convention.
Mrs. Richard Butler viii close her
apartment I'm The ROchau beau Thurs
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide

B. King. who was
long stationed at the
Home. The other
buildings are the Of
hcers' quarters, the
library, with 1000
volumes; the chapel
and the hospital.
The location is
one Of the most
beautiful 10 be found
IN the vicinity Of
Washington, an q
the altitude OF the
site makes it one OF
the healthiCst.
Near the chapel
YOU viii notice q
monument. Il was
erected TO perpetu-
ate the memory Of
Henry Wilson. The
Just north OF the
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Elkins to Leave.

Senator and Mrs. Elkins are making
preparations 70 close their Washington
home on x street before the end Of
the week. and expect to 90 10 their
home, Falliehurst, at EIzins, w. Va,
for the summer. They may go TO New
York for a day or two before going 10
West Virginia. Miss Katherine Elkins
will spend the summer with her parents.
Mrs George law, Of New York VINO
spent a day or two IN Washington lasL
week with Miss Elkius. IS ROW the guest
Of friends I'm Massachusetts.
Mrs. Albert Stahl has returned 10 her
home IN Washington after spending
several weeks in Norfolk, the guest or
friends.
Mrs. John Richie and her young son,
john Ritchie, third. who have been the
guests Of Mrs. Ri-chie's parents Mr..
and Mrs. T. II. Kensett. in their home
IN Norfolk, have returned 10 Washing
ton.
Mrs. Z. !. Crice, Of Washington, is
the guest Of Mrs H r. Leonard, ia
Norfolk
Miss Blossom Reed, Of Washington,
IS visiting Miss Emile Vaughan, il her
home In Norfolk
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
FewberTys at Annapolis.

The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
and Mrs. Truman TT. Newberry left
Washington this morning in the Dol
plain for Annapolis. where they will al
tend the commencement ball toInorrC-g
evening. Ia the party were Miss Marion
oliver, daughter of the Assistant Sec
TetaTy OF War Miss Isabella Hagnar
and several Of the officers on board
the 81ayhower- The party viii return
TO Washington Thursday.
Miss NeWbCTy left Washington this
morning TO spend the week AT Annapolis
the guest of capt. and Fred s EiuIiCk
AiiEs Marion LeuJZe and Miss Alice Van
derETift are also members Of the house
party being entertained by Captain and
Mrs. Niblck for June week az the Acad-
envy.
Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Ronse-
Welt returned TO the White Hous n is
morning from a few days cruise down
tho Potomac 20 Williamsburg. Va, on
the Sylph.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

when Miss Anna Mary O-CounJr.
daughter Of Superintendent of the Canal
Zone Schools O'COunOr. became the wife
OF William Ralph Drexei Of Washing
ton. The ceremony took place in the
Hotel TivOH. the Rev. ~. Waldo We'll
Ter, OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
officiating
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Mr.. Buffers Reception.

Charles Henry Butler was host ar a
large reception last evening in honor
OF the seventy-ffth anniversary Of Mr..
Justice Harlan, of the United States
SaDTeme Court.
The Butler home on I street was ar
tisJically adorned with quantities OF
mountain laurel, pond lilies, honey
suckle. and marigJ!ds.
Inc guests, who numbered several
hundred. including Chief Justice FulIer,
+ir, Justice MCkcnua. Mr.. Justice
Holmes. AIr. Justice Day, Mr.. Justice
NO 'JN, Ambassador B-yCe. Ambassador
NahuCOs Baron TaSahira Ambassador
Jusserand, Attorney General Bonaparte,
and Secretary Straus were received in
the front drawing room by Mrs. Butler
and her daughter, Mrs. Edward Head,
assisted iy Mrs. Harlan, Mrs Brewer,
wife OF Justice Brewer; Mrs. Brown.
wife OF Mr. Justice Brown. retired
Nine. Nabuco; wife OF the Bra
lillian ambassador; Mrs. Bryce, wife OF
the British ambassador; Mrs. Bona
paTte, wife OF Attorney General Bona
partei Mrs. StTaus. wife OF the Secretary
~ Commerce and Labor. Mrs. Stanley
Matthews. wife OF the late Mr. Justice
Matthews; Mrs. John W. Foster. Mrs.
Robert Shaw Oliver. Mrs Truman II.
NeWbeTry. Mrs. Huntington Wilson, Mrs.
BrGWnsOn, Mrs. Julian James. Mrs.
Charles A. Spalding. Mrs. James Brown
pheus II. Snow. Mrs. Charles Wood.
Mrs ZalinskI. Mrs Wallace Radcliffe.
Mrs Edward r. Sanford. Mrs. Richard
Harlan. Mrs. James Harlan. Mrs. Took
or. Miss Strong Miss BTOwusCn, and
Miss Ruth Harlan
After the guests were received in the
front drawing room they passed into
the second drawing room. where they
viewed the huge birthday cake. which
was adorned with seVenty-five condleS
two pink roses, and The flags or Ken
lucky New York. and the Union. repre-
Senting the birthplaces of the honor
guest. the host. and the nation The
guests then passed into the library,
where they were presented to Mr.. Jus
tice Harlan by Mr.. Butler.
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Harlan have
lived in WASHINGTON many years, Mr..
Justice Harlan coming here TO take his
seat IN the highest court in this coun-
try. They celebrated their golden we'd
ding about a year ago. Within a short
time Mr.. Justice and Mrs Harlan and
Miss Harlan viii leave Washington for
their summer home, Murray Bay. in
Canada, where they usually spend the
summer months.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry RapIey. OF 173a
? street. Will sail from New York June
IS on the Arabic for Liverpool. They
viii travel abroad for two or three
months.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

Soldiers
Home, that
hand s o m 2
group CT buildings
you see through the
trees, is the pleas
ant abiding place
for hundreds OF old
soldiers. who are
peacefully passing
th& lives away
there. undisturbed
by the cares of the
outside world. II
was established Tor
the benefit of men
who have been hon
orably discharged
from tho regular
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Soldiers Friend

-1-V'IVI8 IIEII1I- UsL UDTIW OF me
grounds is the National Cemetery,
where 1000 soldiers lie sleeping. In the
cemetery, amid the orderly array of
tOmbstones, like q regiment on parade,
stands the monument erected by the
soldiers of the Home 70 honor the
memory Of Gen. John c. Relton, gcy-
eruOr Of the Home in 1925"
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
CHARLOTTE WALKER AT BELASCO
IN CLEVER ENGLISH COMEDY;
STANDING AT COLUMBIA.
CHARLOTTE WALKER
RECEIVES OVATION
The Cast in "a Country MOuse."

Angela Afuir..................C Charlotte Walker
IT is usually referred to as "the tickle
public. but Miss Charlotte Walkers eX-
perience at the Belasco Theater last
night disproves the inslnuation against
the cOnstancy Of the theatergoing COM
tingent OF the general public at least.
for this fascinating young actress VINO
has been a Washington favorite III STOCK
company work for several years. re-
turned 10 the Capital last night and was
given a welcome from a capacity audi
enCe which would have quichened the
pulse of the most callous. Miss Walker,
upon her entrance on the stage as An
Eela Muir. in Arthur Laws brilliant
comedy OF manners, "A Country Mouse.
was greeted with enthusiastic applause
which delayed the action OF the play
for several minutes.
"a Country Mouse does not make
any emotional demands upon the star,
II Is the story of a girl whose supposed
UusopListication wins for her the catch
OF the London season. Miss Walker IN
terprets the role with engaging charm
and ingenious cOquetry. She has today
the same engaging personality and at
traCtiVe stage presence which won rec
oguitiOn long before her art had deveI-
oped &c any appTeCiable extent.
At the conclusion Of the second act
Miss Walker made graceful curtain
speech in which she paid a tribute 10
her manager. David BelascO. Il came
before Yet tonight feeling much more
nervous tlau ever before she declared,
for last year / relied upon your 6eher-
Osity 10 accept me ana my work To-
night, however, / realized that ] ought
TO be able 90 act, for j have had a year
under Mr. BelascO." Mr.. EelasCO has
undoubtedly aided Miss Walker materi-
ally, but one still recognizes the Walker
personality in al occasional gesture, an
information of the voice, or q peculiar
glance OF the eye and her admirers
eviECed their gTauihcatiCI at the fact
that Individuality had not given place
entirely tc art"
Ralpa KeIaTd. in the role OF Lord
Robert Wyckham, gave a very pleasing
performance. He has good looks. a mu-
steal voice. and youthful buOyauCy
which appeals 10 the audieuCe. In jul
VeElle roles he should prove a popular
member of the company this season
John Dugan, as John BOWlby also gave
an interesting performance. and Miss
Alice Parker Warren, as Mrs. Chopper,
"a siaycy type. made a distinct impress
sion. The other members OF tho cast
were Tot altogether satisfactory. the
nesiieee OF one of the men being dis
tressinEIy untidZ.
AT The end OF tie second act Miss
Walker lett the stage with her arms
filled with American Beauty roses.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

After the intermission came John Moi
fat. who with the Claire sisters, gave
a superior singing and dancing act. This
trio was followed by Mabel Bena, a gooi
singer. De dos animal show closed the
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Icons Sail.

Is. Leon. accompanied by his borther,
u. Leon, have sailed for Europe where
they viii spend a month. They win join
their mother there and she viii return
10 this country with them.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
PesrsalIs to - 60.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul PearsaI, who VIII
close their home, on r street next week.
viii go 10 Black Rock. Conn, Tor the
greater part OF the summer. where they
viii be the guests of AR Pearsaiis faith
CT, Thomas rs. pcaTsaU.