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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
.GADSKI CHARMS
At SONG RECITAL
Heard in Program Of Eng
lish, German, and French
Numbers.

Nine. Johanna GadskI CAV, one Of the
most delightful song recitals Of the sea
son last night in the Nation Theater-
among the long list Of PFima donnas
who are heard each year in Washing
ton Gadsld stands among the first. She
has the sweetness and hne quality or
some Of her associates and the power
OF Others. Her method is pleasing 10
an unusual degree, and her manner OF
reading Is delightful. Each one Of her
songs was given with the inc'Yiol's'
Touch that marks all her WOrb
Included in Nine. Gadskis NUMBERS
were English, German, and French
songs. Each seemed 10 be more pleasing
than the other, and at the conclusion
Of the program the prima donna was
recalled again and again. finally singing
n little German song delightfully."- Schu-
mann's "Harki Hark! the LARK. an
the ever popular Who Is sylvia. WeI7
among the songs which pleased most
In the latter Nine. Gedski showed re
rtarkable grace and tenderness 1SF
native German songs were Nerltae-s
gems. When she was recalled eacn tli1le
She Insisted that Frank la Forge, her
accompanist, should share honors Win
her. ,---,--,-.
Mr.. La Forge is an interesting pianist.
and in a Chopin number and another by
MacDowel he showed great warmth OF
feeling and technical skill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
Johnson BOOMERS
PLAN BIG STROKE
Want Governor to Lead
Fight for State
Laws.
Suggest Calling Legisla-
ture to Deal With
Railroads.

Governor johnson of Minnesota has
had a way opened to him which his
supporters believe leads straight toward
the Democratic nomination for Presi-
dent. They are urging it upon him,
according to information which reaches
Washington, with great force.
Under the Johnson administration il
Minnesota. the Legislature passed a
strong maximum rate railroad Law.
which the Supreme Court of the United
states has just nullifed. Here is what
the johnson people say is to be the pro-
gram.
Governor johnson is 10 call the Min
neSota Legislature at once in extra ses-
sion He VIII lay before it a message
dealing with the whole question Of re-
laticns between the State and Fed
eral governments, in the matter Of reg
ulations Of corporations, pointing out
that the whole sovereignty and integ-
rty Of the States is at stake.
lie viii outline amendments in the
Minnesota law which ne believes viii
meC- the objections raised by the Fed
eraI courts. He viii force these through
al the earliest possible moment Mean
while. the eyes 4 the country viii be
On AA44l- he VIII DC recognized as the
leader in the effort 10 preserve Zhe
states from dccadenCe. He will make a
powerful appeal TO every State whose
efforts at corporation regulation have
Deen overturned by the Federal courts.
The -ssue is regarded as a timely and
effective ono North and South alike.
kdnSS S new railroad law has Just been
enJCinef by a Federal court, and IS eX-
pectod &c 60 the way OF the Minnesota
statute when the case gets % tie Su-
pIeme Court; NebTaska's law depends
on a decision or the Supreme Court
which is expected TO be handed down
very soon. II is declared that the rail-
road lawyers have decided 70 attack the
longest acLshed Iowa law, and that
tested IN view Of the principles laid
DOWN by the Supreme Court IN the
Minnesota case
The hackers Of Johnson want nIn to
make himself the man Of the hour by
stepping into the breach and leading
the hight OF the States Il Is believed
that a model State law has been out
lined, which viii meet the test OF the
supreme CoUrt-a law without any pen
alties in IL. but which would De en-
forced by ldandamusing the roads not
to violate IL. The mandantus would be
st cured IL the State courts; its viola
ton would make the offending corpora
ton liable FOR contempt OF court.
Just how 10 get sUch a case into the
FEDERAL courts, the State rights people
think. would be hard TO figure out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
The Legislative Paradox.

Two things are before Congress,
relating to the District of Column
bia, that everybody wants. They
are urged by the District govern
ment, backed by every organization
which has the right to assume
craftsmanship for public opinion.
One of these is legislation for the
construction of car tracks to the
Union Station.
The other is legislation to prevent
imitation of the securities of the
Gas Monopoly.
Everything indicates, at this
time, that both these pieces of leg
islatiOn are in mighty bad way,
and that they are quite as liable to
fail as to succeed
Now, why is it impossible to get
action as to legislation which af-
fects street cars and gas?
Because of the traditional hold
which the franchised corporations
in this town have on the Congress
sionaI committees that must deal
with these matters.
How much longer must this sort
of government be borne by the Ma
tional Capital?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
Fresh Air and Progress.

It's a waste of breath to blow
a fire in a tempest. It's a waste of
breath, muscle, time, spirit, and
everything else to try 20 block the
progress of human life toward
meeting constantly changing con-
ditions. The Times does not be-
lieve all these changes bad. On the
contrary, it believes that the oppor-
tunity for health. usefulness, and
happiness open to Gods creatures
widens every day.
Notwithstanding which, certain
exhibit now on view in New York
points clearly to a need for direct
ing our modern tendencies, a need
that comes close to our very exist
ence. The display cOmprehends
forms of human habitations in
America. from the wigwam of the
Indian TO the modern twenty-stOry
apartment house and al the grades
between. 1t was not much noticed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
LIFELONG ROMANCE
THWARTED BY LAW
Aged Swain Held IRE
sponsibIe by Stern
Guardian.

KOKOMO. Ind, March 21.-Bar-
riers Of the law baked the work Of
Cupid. who had kept alive the FIRE OF
love for fifty years in the hearts Of an
aged couple who were 10 have been mar
ried here few days ago.
Mrs. Sarah St Claire. slxty-six years
old, OF Lancaster. Pa, was the pros
pectiye bride.
Dr.. Alexander c. Freeman. seventy
seven years old, Of this city. was the
man who had hoped 20 make the sweet
heart Of his boyhood days his wife.
Some days ago Mrs. St. Claire came
here for the elimination OF the 70
nance which started more than half a
century ago She was informed mat
her venerable sweetheart was under
care Of a legal guardian, who refused 70
consent 20 the match
Tearfully the aged woman laid aside
the wedding dress which was made IN
the far away Pennsylvania home, and
wrote an appeal 70 the courts to allow
the marriage. She says that she viii
wait here. be II days, weeks, or months
until every obstacle Is overcome and
she can we'd the doctor
The story Of the aged couples love Is
like a skein OF tangled romance taken
from one OF OUida's novels
When .oung they lived in the same
JIG Nv H. NA-c ~ a. e--N $50
Of the village. he the beau He court
ed her from childhood, and when the
girl blossomed into womanhood they
were betrothed- Then a quarrel oc-
CURED. She vowed they would never
meet again. Both went their various
ways and both married
Years after chance brought the couple
together. The old love that still smOld-
cred broke out anew and the autumn
be. rothal. that was later thwarted, oc-
Cured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
TAEOHA PARK REFUSED
WATER FROM DISTRICT

In an effort 70 obtain a system OF
sewers FOR TakOma Park, part Of which
is in the District and part II Mary
land. ". g. Plat. mayor Of Takoma
Park. Nd, has suggested 10 the Com
mlssioners that the Maryland nunici-
patty be given the privilege by Con
gress Of connecting its water system
with that Of the District paying there
for the regular me- sr rates.
IN return. TakoHa Park. Nd, lie
says. viii agree 70 the use OF its sewer
system without compensation for all
that portion Of the District OF Columbia
for which the District sewers are not
available.
Capt William Kelley. Assistant En-
Eiueer Commissioner. says that every
effort is being made TO reduce the con-
sumption Of water so as not TO exceed
the capacity Of the equedUCt and filter
beds, and, under these conditions, IL
would not be advisable 10 extend the
service outside of the District.
Engineer Commissioner Morrow coin
cided with this view, and has recon-
mended that Mayor Plat be 50 in
formed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
DOG AN HONORED GUEST
At MISTRESS WEDDING

CINCINNATI, March 3O.-Brutus.
a big Newfoundland dog. was an hon
ored guest at the wedding OF Miss Ma
jorie Riner Sayler. daughter Of the late
Nelson SayIer, and John Lawrence Haw-
l1ins, a prominent Baltimorean. The
wedding was one of the most fashion
able Of the season here.
Years ago, when the bride was mere
child, the big dog saved her from
drowning, and since then Brutus has
been her constant companion He has
walked sedately at her side when she
took long country walks, and has raced
at her horses heels when she chose
riding
The dog was present when the cere-
rnony was performed by the Rev. Dr.
Dudley Rhodes, ana wore a huge white
bow on his collar in honor Of the event
At the wedding supper Brutus was
served with the rest of the guests,
though not at the table.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
LIVED IN OLD SHANTY,,
HAS FORTUNE IN BANK

CHICAGO. March 30.-John Erickson.
ffty-two years old. q hard working car
penter, who was supposed 70 be earning
barely enough TO keep himself alive in q
tunlble-down shack at Sixty-hrst and
Carpenter streets. proves TO be a rich
man.
He was discovered unconscious in an
alley few nights ago by a policeman,
who, on searching him, found $3.50 in
cash sewed in his clothes, and in his
pocket was bank book showing a cred
it Of sol, 4S3 at the Chicago City Bank,
6225 Haisted street.
The police were unable to determine
whether the man was intoxicated or had
been injured, ard he was detained at
the station after being attended by
physicians.
Erickson refused to talk 70 the police
about his wealth or the cause OF his
condition when found. The first thing
he did VIXEN he was revived was 10
ask about the money he had sewed in
his clothes. When told that the police
had it Erickson .-,srely grunted and re-
fused 10 talk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
EARL TATUA DIES,
FIANCE HIS NURSE
American SuCCumbs TO.
Smallpox in Manila
Hospital.

MANILA. March 30-EarI Tatum, q
prominent young society leader, died
here yesterday Of viruIent smallpox
Mr.. TatUm next Tuesday was 70 have
married Miss Phoebe Ellison. a society
belle. Immediately after the character
OF the disease developed. NJ Tatum
was removed 10 the san Lazs-o Small
pox Hospital Miss Ellison followed,
Lurslng her fance &c the end
All arrangements had been made Tor
= hospital wedding on Friday. but TIE
Rev- Dr. Rossltsr upon their arrival
persuaded both that II would &c wiser
20 postpone the ceremony until Lhs
consent OF Miss Ellison's parents, who
reside IN Detroit, could be obtained.
Mr.. Tatum died before the ps-e MS were
heard from
Several other Americans are down
with smallpox. which The health OIL
Clals believe is traceable 10 goods i'm
ported from Kobe and other japanese
cities where the disease has been cpl
6enlic.
The only cases among the Americans
are those who neglected vaccination
The board OF health during the last
two years has carried on systematic
compulsory vaccination throughout the
Islands. with the result that the disease.
one so prevalent, IS almost wholly
eradfCaced-
Statistics show that in the six prov
lncos surrounding Manila. where pre-
vIoUsly deaths 70 as high as 5000 an
nually, there was not a =5ngIe death
last year It is estimareJ thar Shc num-
Der Of deaths from tins cat.Se In the
archipelago. including Inc MorD prov
inoes, have been reduced by 1b-9eG an
nually compared with former years.
Since the compulsory law there have
been slightly exceeding 5,090.0ga NaScir-
nations. with the reularka bic result
that no deaths, no naming, ard no
complaints are due to virus injection.
The best previous record was in Ger
many. thirty-hve deaths in less than
S.0Og.U0O vaccinations
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
Glory for Everybody.

No more rhapsodic praises Of
President Roosevelt have ever been
sung than those with which the
Hon. Stewart L. Woodford-and be
sure not to call him Woodruff-dc-
lighted the ears of the Republican
and independent voters of Albany
and vicinity" who attended the
Hughes League jollifcation about
a week or so ago. Such angelic
harmoniesl A soulful and melodious
solo forsooth! Creseendo and
climax:
We are not lighting President Rooso-
| Welt NO man appreciates what be has
/ done more heartily than I. He may
have defects in temper and certainly Is
not given 10 wearing silk gloves. But
when final history makes up the record
/ OF today nc will stand among the great
men OF this generate
I like two things about Theodore
Roosevelt. Although by instinct a
soldier, he has been a true friend Of
peace He has done even greater work
than this. He was elected to the Presi-
denCy by phenomenal majorities. AS the
returns of his great majorities came
pouring in at the White House calm,
COlleCleus ne declared LDat ne
would neither be candidate again. nor
would he accept denomination. He thus
placed himself on the plane with Wash
ington. and there believe he will stand
through the ages.
1t leaves the President so high
that it must be wondered how he
can ever come down if he should
wish to. But the times change, and
even great Presidents change with
them. However, leaving Roosevelt
with Washington, General Wood
ford improvised on his favorite
theme, Governor Hughes. More con-
cord of sweet sounds, partly con-
corning Secretary Taft, but all as
a graceful drapery around the lead
ing Hughes motif:
7 am not fighting Secretary Tart. I
recognize his large experience; I ad-
Inire his great ability. but we must
nominate with our heads and not our
hearts. fear that Secretary Taft can
not carry New York next November.
1 do not believe that we can elect a
Republican President without the vote
Of New York. 90 believe that Cover
nor Hughes can carry New York, and
that IL we nominate him at Chicago the
plain people will take him UP as a sec
ond Abraham Lincoln and bear him in
triumph to the Presidency.
\ country with a Washington in
office and a Lincoln on the way
thither is certainly to be congratu-
lated. If Mr.. Tower be agreeable,
perhaps General Woodford might
be sent to Berlin. Wilhelm is wait
ing for some one to call him another
Frederick the Great. Brooklyn has
Barney beaten out of sight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
.SZtCHENYIS DAILY
BY MEDITERRANEAN
Will Net Leave Villa in
Sicily Until
May.

PALERMO. March S0-Count LazIl
Szeclenyl and his bride, the former Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt, Of New York, have
evidently fallen in love with Sicily.
They have taken the Villa Igrea. which
Is situated just outside Palermo. II is q
lovely house, IN pure Italo-Grec style.
Is surrounded b. beautiful grounds and
has a splendid outlook on the Medi-
tCrranean.
The original lease was for month,
but that has been extended. and II IS
now understood that the count and
countess will not go 10 Hungary until
May. Their delayed departure for the
Szechenyi home does not seem 70 az
feet them unpieasantly, and they are
the most devoted and happiest Of newly
mated couples.
Before proceeding to Budapest the
Count and Countess I.azlo win 20 10
Rome, where arrangements have been
made for formal presentation Of the
countess 70 the Pope From this il is
inferred by the worldly wise that a
change Of faith as well as OF name IS
quite probable
BUDAPEST, March "a local paper
IN discussing the approaching return of
Count L.adlsIaus Szechenyi and the prep
arations for welcoming the new countess
says:
I'VE hope that America is setting
over her historic prejudice that Hun
garians are baTbartans and undesirable
immigrants. We have no such preju-
dlceS IN our country Any one. wOrn-
an or man, who brings 100000 10 Hun
gary proves thereby her or his high
rank IN the scale Of civilization, and
viii be welcomed accordingly"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
BULLDOG A FIRE HERO;
HUGELY ENJOYS SPORT

EVANSVILLE. Ind. March s0--A big
white bulldog, an unidentified hero IN
the eyes of the hundreds who watched
a fire at the Columbia Conserve Com
pany's plant, scaled ladder 1T the
front OF the building. reached the root
and turned. seemingly in answer TO the
shouts Of the crowds below.
Just then a burst of flame from the
roof behind him made a wall Of fire
against which the dogs figure was sill
hOuetted. and he raised his nose in the
air and emitted a joyous bark that was
heard above the roar of the flames
During the fire the white bulldog yelped
and bounded over the roof, keeping well
out of reach Of the flames, but hugely
enjoying the excitement
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ecutiYe u=1rpatiOn and the unwarranted
use OF Inc big stick at every excuse
and every opportunity.
This session Senator Tillman found
opportunity 10 busy himself in assaults
on the Government fiscal policy with
especial reference to the Treasury re-
LEI nea sures at the time Of last fall S
depression and The conduct Of great ma
Jlonai banking interests
Satirical and Polished.
1t was u pretty raw and uncouth
TillTuaG that came into the Senate 70
be sworn in March 4, 1895. But thir-
teen years ct constant Senate service,
with wide experience on the lecture
platform, have served 10 wear off the
rough edges OF the Tillman manners,
without in any way detracting from the
sting of tie satiric invective and COM
ment Of which ne is a master He has
a way OF referring to himself in his
senate speeches as q. plain. blunt man,
but the fact is that wide study ana ex-
pertence have given him a rare COM
mand Of forceful English, which is BY
no means lacking. when so he chooses.
IN grace and polish.
The old-timers IN the Senate have a
genuine affection for Tillman even Il
he is stormy and Obstreperous. Men
Ike Hale and Aldrich and SDOOner
when he was IN ne Senate, have
called him 10 time sharply and rebuked
MIN and have forced him into the Oh
serVanCe Of Senate ways and Senate
traditions. Sucl, men have given him
cOur sci and advice freely and while he
hasn't taken all Of il ne has been 4
distinct gGiner by IL
4 roaring lion in manner, outwardly
Tillman's 5.gness OF heart is well I'M
ccrsl god. his beautiful home life has
often been cOTli1ente1 upOn. No public
man las. 50 lashed and abused the
negro race as Tillman.. but let Some old
black nanny come to Washington from,
South Carolina, with a tale OF woe and
no man is more ready to champion her
than "AIarse Zen" The Senate will not
be itself again until he once more &C
cupicS his accustomed seat and is back
doing the public's business once moro
at the old stand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
LOST IN DEATH VALLEY;
PROSECUTORS HAT FOUND

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. March So
According TO reports received here,
Henry V. Holbrook, a Nevada prospec-
tor. has been lost in Death Valley.
With several companions he had been
prospecting IN the canyons Of Funeral
range. on the edge Of Death Valley.
and Wednesday left camp 10 secure
samples Of a ledge he had located about
a mile distant
Not returning that night, his COM
panfons supposed he had decided TO spend
the night in the canyon. but IS he
failed to appear Thursday they became
alarmed and went in search OF him
About a mile beyond the ledge they
found a hat which is supposed TO be his.
During the night a fierce sandstorm
occurred, which Obliterated all tracks,
and Il is believed he got lost IN the
blow and has persisted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
MUD CLOSES CHURCHES;
ALL TRAFFIC TIED UF

WINSTED. Conn, March 3o.-Services
in several churches in surrounding VII
lagos had to be abandoned yesterday
because of the great depth OF mud oc-
casiOned by frost coming from the
ground.
Justice John F. Simmons and his soL.
while driving to their home on the Riv-
erton road got fast In the mire. and. I'M
bitching the horse, went across lots
with the horse home. being unable to
pull the carriage out.
Undertaken John Corners got stuck in
the mud with his hearse on the New
Hartford road and ropes and tackle
blocks had to be used before he was re-
leased. A dozen autos are partly buried
in the roads tonight Old residents can
not recall a time when there was 50
much mud.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
MUSKRAT ATTACKS MAN;
HAS BETTER OF BATTLE

PHILADELPHIA March 3o-AttacIzed
nv a muskrat AT Seventh street and
Kaign avenue. Camden. early yesterday
morning. John Carmen. a Waterman,
was bitten or the left ankle and badly
injured after he had fired a shot at
the animal
Three shots from the Watchman's re-
,-o1I-er attracted the attention Of Cap
tsir OF Police James, who learned that
tI,e rnusErat had been seen running
from a nearby meadow a short time be
fore Carmen was attacked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
DR.. WILLIAM 7. HARLAN
FUNERAL TOMORROW

Funeral SER ces for DR.. William T.
Harlan, who was stricken with paraly-
sis about zen days ago and who died
Saturday. will be held at hts residence
at the RochambeaU apartments tomor-
row morning at II O'Clock.
DR.. Harlan. who was sixty years old,
was one OF the leading dentists in the
District He was graduated from the
Baltimore Dental College in 1888 and
came 10 this city soon afUeTward. estab-
fishing an Office in Georgetown. He
was the son Of Judge James Harlan, of
the orphans court Of Howard county,
Nd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
TAKES PLEDGE 81 TINES;
"SURE" HE'LL KEEP 1T NOW

CHICAGO, March 3O.-When Thomas
O'Rourke. Of S7O6 ParneH avenue. was
thirsty he took a drink.
When Thomas drank too much he was
renlorseful and took the nlsdge. Then
when he became thirsty asain he took
a drink.
Yesterday O'Rourke appeared before
Judge Sadler, charged with drunken
ness
''WiH you take the pledge il I let you
gO?" asked the court.
Sure said O'Rourke. 81 hereby
solemnly promise that 1 viii abstain
from all intOXicating-
You seem 10 know it by heart, re-
marked Judge Sadler-
He's taken it fifty-one times" ex-
planned O'Rourke's wife, but I think he
viii keep It this time. Won't you.
Tom2''
Sure" said Thomas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
DOG GIVEN GLASS EYE,
WHIPS ENEMY FOR JOY

NEW YORK. March 30.-John o. New
ell. a golf player and society man OF
Glen Ridge. y. J., presented his favorite
bull TERROR with a glass eye the other
day. A whizzing auto had hit the dog
and literally knocked his eye out.
DIR. Frederick c. Artopeous success
fully inserted a glass eye in the empty
socket. The bull TERROR seemed very
grateful. and. as If to prove that he felt
as well as ever, lSs TIA SbsR q bulldog
an old enemy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
COMMANDER wALLING CHANGED

Commander B. 7. WaIIng. United
States Navy. who has been gene-eI in
spector Of equipment on the -1tlantio
coast, with headquarters in WasnsTs-
ton, has been ordered 70 the Fore Rive
Shipbuilding works. Quincy. Mass. for
duty in connection with the fitting out
Of the new scout cruiser Birnlns nam
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WILLING TO HELP.

Boss" said the beggar. I'm here
to give you a chance to become blessed -
what are you talking about?" asked
the pedestrian
why, de Bible says it's more blessed
TO give dan 10 receive and here's yer
ance."-Exchange