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The Washington times., 1908-03-24
Nothing Like 1t.

James B. Connolly, the Boston
author who went with the peace
feet as special civilian representa-
tive of President Roosevelt, gives
some interesting impressions of the
historic trip from Hampton Roads
round to Magdalena bay. Briefly,
he believes that the cruise has so
far shown the fleet to be in all re-
spects the highest type aflOat.
Here are the pertinent parts of his
statement:
The passage OF the Magellan straits,
of the perils of which 50 much has
been said. was made By the fleet at
regulation speed at regulation intervals.
The worst part OF that passage. from
the straits into the Pacific was made
at night IN the usual formation in a
fog. and at ten knots an hour, without
one ship for a single instant. endanger-
ing the next in line Another thing,
this feet impressed, as no one thing
ever did before, upon the minds OF the
people of the South American republics
The military power of the United States.
This great fleet OF ours. IN It's personnel
and material. IS unquestionably Jhe
highest class atiOat. Its great cruise
lust finished has furnished another con-
crete Illustration OF American efficiency;
It is the greatest naval cruise OF all
history. and at no time could IL nave
failed TO make a faster schedule.
A captain has been quoted as say
ing that the trip from ocean to
ocean was as easy as eating pie"
The explanation may be that the
feet was made fully ready-mannod
by competent sailors, built by com
petent worImen, and Gin spite of
Mr.. ReuterdahD planned by comPe-
tent designers.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
=" CRANKS DELUGE
MAJOR SYLVESTER
Ask Questions About Cats
kill Police and New
Jersey Insane.

Major Sylvester was the recipient to
day Of a remarkable assortment Of mail
from al parts OF the country Indicating
that there is general belief IN the
United States that the Superintendent
OF police IN Washington IS running an
Information bureau and is able 10 an
sWer al kinds OF questions.
From New York there came a letter
asking who has charge of placing police
IN the Catskil mountains From Man
Hoba ne received letter inquiriug about
the signal patrol system. while a resi-
dent OF New Jersey wanted 20 know
about the insane persons Of his native
State.
In one letter there were seven clip
pings referring 10 psychic power and
the open nina When he opened this
letter, the major passed. He dCesn' Z
mind giving out whatever information
he has about tangible things, but meta
psychic phenomena is one more than
the major cares 70 go.
Another person wanted 10 get a little
expert testimony on Mayor AfCCleii an s
recommendation TO the baord Ter
men in New York toward ~-- TO-
mobile nulsances. A. a.
tons about a. Te'C
in Washington also
There was also
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
Grunting Reporters.

The press gallery of the reichs-
tag is still. No sound of journal
ist;c wheels or scratch of CORE
spondent's pen keeps time to the
making of history in the German
legislature Even the chancellor has
been compelled to take notice, and
now comes news that the great Won
Buelow has withheld an oracular on
foreign affairs till the knights of
the whirling printing press return
TO their stations.
Wen, well! And all this because
some nature-faking member of the
reichstag called the reporters
pigs" Over here in America we
have uglier words, if not shorter
ones. and our newspaper men do not
quit work on account of them. Far
from it. On the contrary, things
have come to such a puss that the
diligent and persuasive newsgath-
erer who acts as a funnel for the
views of the great American states
man looks with half confident ex-
pectation to see his interview ques-
toned the very moment it creates
any stir.
Not long ago a member Of our
United States reichstag took occa-
sion to characterize a news story
in which he was not the least object
mentioned as "stoopid and a lie
The man who wrote it sat in the
press gallery above and heard the
whole indignant reputation.
IF you are a Virginia gentleman, -
said one of his worl1mates. you
VIII call the old four-fIush out. He's
essled you a har."
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
FOR PAUL ROY
LIKELY TO Be REFUSED

PARTG, March 24--America's demand
for the person Of Paul Roy, the French
man, who married GlacA Gala, the
beauty and opera singer, and is ac-
cused by her OF killing her brother,
George ,carkins, at Newington. y. H..
last January, is still under considera-
ton at the foreign Office with every in-
dication that it viii be refused.
The Franco American exJradition
treaty does not require the surrender
Of French citizens charged with crimes
in forei On countries. and as it has never
been customary 10 do so, the officials
Question the wisdom Of departing in
the uTesent case from their usual pro-
Cedur6.
ROY will. Of course, be tried in
France on whatever charge may he
preferred against him. but the general
opinion in legal and official circles is
that the chances of his conviction are
small He remains at his fathers home
at NuCiIly. awaiting action in his case.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
Remarkable technical Skill
Displayed by Nine. NlaZinnOva
The Cast in "a Dolls House."

Displaying a technical skill that was
truly masterful, Nine. Ala Nazimova
appeared at the Belaseo Theater last
night in Ibsen's most popular drama,
"A Dolls House"
Nine. NazimOva comes TO Washing
ton handicapped by the fact that she
has had a remarkable vogue in New
York. where she remained for two en-
tire seasons. and was heralded as the
greatest of pTesent-day English speak
ing actresses. For this reason the pub
lie outside of New York, quite unreason-
ably, demands the impossible. At any
rate. If Nine. Nazimova had endeavored
to live up to the expectations of many
in her audience Ias- night she would
have been compelled 10 80 entirely out
side the character OF Nora, the child
wife, TO create the desired effect.
Nine. Nazimova's role in "A DoIl's
House" does not demand acting Of
great force or tragic impulse. Ia the
earlier scenes Of the play Nora IS merely
the hght-hearted whimsical. Irresponsi-
BILE, and humored child, whose nobler
qualities have never been discovered by
her husband or by her father before
him. Indeed, she herself IS only vaguely
conscious OF the fact that there is q
1EElJEL EL4D 10 llEl l44Lllts IL ~ 1lD lAA LA4Nsk
urst moments Of the play that Nine
NaZlmOva S remarkable technique was
seen TO such great advantage. Her en-
trance was IN itself a work Of art which
commanded the highest adpiration-
There were no false notes IN her per-
Torrance.
The last act gave the Russian actress
her only opportunity Tor etluclng airy
degree Of versatility. II Is IN TINS tteS
that the play really begins, and Wnile
ttere are several earlier scenes which
ar source OF delight 10 the temperd-
mental actress. the tarantella, Tor eA-
ample, these give no new impressions 10
the audience. The awakening or Nora
10 the realization that the man whom
she had thought TO be a god IS merely
a pigmV however, OuerS opportunity
TOR the artist to project the mltld OF Lts
audience into the future. and see the
iife If the recreated chid-Wife after
she leaves the home OF the Stranger
husband -
Nine. Nazimova frequently resorts 10
Theatre tricks for her appeal. but these
are invariably so boldly eNeculeu ~
So cleverly conceived that they uS5eFFS
commentator rather than censure' a
notable instance is the scene WlLh hsL
children. in which she throws hSIse.L
upon the floor and kicks heL heeis IA
the air with utter abandon or cnlIhllEe
TO the star alone is due all the credit
for the impressive performance last
evening. The SuppOl ting company ap-
pears TO great disadvantage when seen
with a woman So sure OF her art ana
so skiIlful in the means which she en-
nloys TO give IL expression. The fare
well scene OF Brandon Tyn5n, as Dr.
Rank. was probably the most satsfac-
tory bit of work done BY any member
Of the cast
The pubIic's curiosity has been quick
ened BY the Nora of the Russian &C
tress. and IL viii await with eageruess
the privilege OF seeing her IN a role so
contradictory and offering such great
opportunities, as "Hedda Gabler, which
will be produced Thursday night.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

swered the other correspondent. 81
can stand that if he can. But 1 do
feel like punching his face when he
calls me 'stoopid'"
So the incident closed-here in
America. The statesman was salts
fed; the reporter did not mind.
Over in Germany they are sending
challenges not only to the man
who breathed the foul SANDER, but
to the leaders who did not demand
its instant retraction. We like the
American way better. But Pigs!
We wonder how long our Berlinese
contemporaries are going to grunt
over its
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
.STILLNAN'S 100000 GIFT
SENT TO PARIS ACADEMY

Announcement was made at the
French legation today that Ambassador
JusseTand has forwarded 10 the School
of Fine Arts. in Paris, the $4,000 francs
given 10 that institution from J. Still
man.
N. Jusserand states that at a banquet
given in honor OF Mayor Mcclellan. OF
New York. several weeks ago the gift
was made by Mr.. Stillman in apprecia-
ton OF the work which has been done
by the officials of the Paris institution
toward the furtherance Of American
art Mr. Stillman sent the check for
100000 francs to the School of Fine Arts
through the French ambassador.
No conditions were attached 70 the
gift. except that II be used for purposes
which the officials shall name. and for
which they alone will be responsible.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
aBlue Ribbon els" at Gayety.

A pleasing novelty is 20 be seen at the
cavetv this week IN the form or the
TgIue Ribbon Girls. with the two bur
Iesoues at Monte Carlo and A Day
at Niagara" a mus cal comedy coneoe-
tom that IS full OF fun. Its principal
comedians are Charles O. Rice and Fred
w Csdv. clever fUn makers Among
the entertainers are Violet Home VINO
numbers Is pleasing. The chorus Is
ooup5sed OF pretty. well-drilled girls
T.be Great Gran 10 a feature OF the
vaudeville presenting his three illusions,
- - zfiser's Dream - Cremation and
.o1-oe Great CrystIe Trunk Mystery
Anna Armstrong and May Ashton woE
sDDIsuse as the college boys.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
PRINTERS ASK
IN TUBERCULL

Assistance IN preventing Z.
tuberculosis among printers
by a committee representing
Typographical Union, No. 1u,
ter 70 the Commissioner.
Joseph Z. GOOdkey. chairma
that the committee is a part OF
movement inaugurated by the In
tionaI Typographical Union Of
America
The cooperation OF the Health
Police Departments Of the District
sought.
Health Officer ". c. Woodward. TO
whom the communication was referred.
says that his department will be glad
TO do whatever lies within its power
TO improve the sanitary condition OF
the workrooms Of the District with the
view 10 limiting the spread Of the dis
ease. Instructions 20 that end have
been issued to the inspection force Of
the department. Major Sylvester says
that the captains Of the Police Depart
ment have been instructed regarding
the action Of the committee and they
Will DO anything within Lheir power
along the lines suggested.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
MORTALITY IN PANAMA
LESS THAN WASHINGTON'S

The Panama canal diggers stiu contiu-
ne 10 break records, according TO the
canal record. which has just reached
Washington March the excavation
record on the Culebra division was
again boosted. FOrty-four shovels re-
moved 56.5s2 yards Of material, which
filled 3.S47 cars. Three hundred and
ninety seven trainIoads were hauled an
average distance Of ten miles by l33 10
comotives,
The other record Is that OF the SAM
tary division, which placed the zone on
a par with New York city for health
during 1908. as far IS Il goes. The death
rate for the two months was p 40 per
thousand. the lowest ever attained This
is better than that Of Washington, Bal
more. or New Orleans The sick rate is
also the lowest ever attained.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
THE JUDGES TURKEY.

During the civil war, especially during
The LAST wears the SOutheTnerS were
often in sore straits for supplies Of all
kinds. During this period southern
iUd0s MAS rather surprised 70 find a
turkey on his table. stuffed according
to the best rules Of the art says the
Dundee Advertiser.
As ,be Judge had no turkeys I'm his
DorItr,y ward. and ne knew that the
e1n1 ne had given TO his cook for house
hold expenses did not run 90 a turkey,
he called the sable servant ana asked
for an explanation.
why. nassa," repiied Samb0, cit is
like this: That turkey had been rOuSt-
inc three nights on our fence, and last
night I grabbed him for the rent of the
ferce-
II is not on record whether the judge
was satisfied with this explanation.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

is difficult to see how the Supreme
Court could do less, if it would be
consistent, than to nullify the Hep
burn act If that should happen
the result Is not hard to calculate.
If it shall be finally pressed home
that neither State nor Nation may
enforce effective regulation, Govern
ment ownership VIII stand as the
only alternative. Denied the milder
remedy. the country viii be forced
to the more drastic one.
1t is small wonder that people
who favor Government ownership
are rejoiced at the series of de
cisions lately handed down. Their
argument - being carried forward
for them by their most determined
opponents
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
YOUNG DR.. FASSETT DIES
IN NEW YORK HOSPITAL

DR.. Bryant S. Fassett, son Of Repre-
sentative J. Sl0at Fassett of EImira,
n. Y. died at the Roosevelt Hospital
New York city, last night. DR., Fassett
went to New York with his father about
ten days ago for the purpose Of attend
ing a dinner.
He was taken suddenly III and was
removed 10 the hospital. Both his
father and mother have been constant
~ with him. De was the Oldest slEl
OF Mr.. and Mrs F'assett and was about
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
NEW YORK SENATOR
DIES FROM OPERATION

MONTREAL. March 24.-Stanislaus P
Frauchot, representing Niagara and Or
leans counties in the New York State
senate, died here today as the result
of an operation. Mr.. F'ranchot who lived
at Niagara Falls, had been i'll only q
few weeks. He came TO Montreal fOl
treatment and this week his physicians
decided MS only chance for recovery
was TO put him under the knife. The
senator's condition was so weakened he
could not survive the shock
Senator Franchot was born in Morris
OtsegO county, n. Y, January 30. lSJl
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
GUILD HOLDS HIS OWN,
HAS COMFORTABLE NIGHT

BOSTON. March 24-'The governor
passed a comfortable night and at
present is resting quietly. He has not
lost strength during the past twenty
four hours"
This bulletin. hung on the door bell
outside Governor Guilds Marlboro
street residence today, showed the
brave fight for life going on INSIDE.
When the doctors announced II 1t the
governor was failing yesterday few,
either relatives or friends, believed ne
could live through the day, While it
cannot be said he rallied he was no
worse.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
aThorOughbreds, al the Lvceur

A packed house enjoyed the opening
performance of Frank p. Cars Thor
oughbreds' at the Lyceum last night.
The two buTlesQUes are intermIngIed
with several catchy songs and dances.
Nine La TOSlLa does q clever contor-
ton stunt, the de Nette sisters do a
dancing turn, and there are other pleas
ing features.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
FLORIDA GOVERNOR
MAY TRY FOR SENATE

Governor Broward. Of Florida, may
himself be the successor Of Senator VII
liam lanes Bryan He has been ambi-
lions FOR some time 10 90 TO the SEN
ate ana politicians viii not be sur
rrisAa r. instead OF appointing a sue
cassor to Mr.. Bryan. he calls the Legts-
lature in special session. and asks that
bOdv- u elect a successor.
In that case Governor Broward would
nrohabIv be elected, as he is in favor
Nth the present legislature
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
MAXINE ELLIOTT AT COLUMBIA
IN NEW cRoTHERS PLAY
The Cast in aMyseIf-Bettina.o

Miss Maxine EHlott's new play. Ny
self-Bettina." is a pretty, innocent
story for two acts, showing in faithful
style the life Of a small New England
town, but the next two acts are close
enough to a problem play 10 make them
seem rather sordid by comparison.
At all events, the piece, which is from
the pen of Miss Rachel Crothers, serves
excellentIy as a vehicle for Miss FL
uOts charms and talents. IN the first
act, she is in street dress; in the second
she is g5rbed as SaIome, and IN the
third she wears a ball gown that IS a
marvel Of the dressmaker's art. More
over, this play affords Miss Elliott rath-
er more opportunity for acting than
most Of her plays have done. and she
meets the demands in altogether ade-
Quate fashion.
The story is about Bettina. who IS
home from Paris. and her erring sister.
who ought 20 have married" the man
who falls in love with Bettlna- On this
theme the story is built, the develop
ment in the last two acts coming with
rather more crudeness than one expects
from such a charming playwright as
Miss Crothers-
But Miss Elliott and her supporting
cast furnish pictures Of New England
life framed in a setting OF naturalness
and humOr that was delightful. The sup
porting cast. by the way, is a good one,
Grant Mitchell. as Charlie Hope. the
gentleman with the exact pronuncia-
ton and the fear that his tile is too
gay" proves himself an excellent actor,
and las night the audience let him
know they appreciated the fact.
Either Eric Maturin was furnished 10
| the world by a kind Providence mere
ly because 10 was foreseen that he would
have the Part OF IennOK Marshall. the
weak brother, OF else he is enc OF the
best young actors on the stage today.
He did his work with sucn compelling
ease and with such natuTainess that he
made OF the part one Of the high lights
Of the performance.
Robert DroueJ, as John Marshall, the
minister, did good work, for any man
who can make a stage minister an In
teresting character is good Miss Sarah
McNicker, as the servant and cook OF
the household was artistic in her I'M
/ perSOuatlOu Of the cantankerous. hard
working New England domestic.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
WITHOUT DOUBT.

six young men have ordered violets
for that girl today remarked the
florist.
take it2'
s'Sure And that kind of competition
is certainly the life of trade"
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
TO PARALLEL SEINE
CONSIDERED BY DEPUTIES

PARIS, March 24-The chamber is
considering the project Of constructing
a canal from Honhuer to GrenneviHs ers,
via BougivaI, the cost OF which viii ap-
proximate 500. 600. 900.
The canal viii be a government mon
opoIv. il is extend from the mouth Of
- -. = ia ..---a--.r cE Pill.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

The newspaper correspondent who
wrote, a day or two ago. that the Su-
preme Court is going TO be made an is
sue in the coming campaign. and that
the Republicans viii take up the cuc-
gels In defense Of that great tribuna-
ought 10 ISSUE an addendum explaining
that this particular issue viii not he
insisted upon in Minnesota and North
Carnlina
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
ONE CURE.

'I believe I'll rock the boat" declared
the man IN the stern.
Don't do it, advised his companion
at might discharge this unIoaded pistol
7 have in my jeans.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
HELP WANTED FOR THE NEEDY.

THE CITIZENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION spent s771 in Janu-
aryt to
THE CITIZENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION spent s177971
ruary ior fuel, clothing
WILL HELP CITIZENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION
RELIEVING DISTRESS?
PURCHASING FOOD, FUEL, CLOTHING
THOSE ARE SUFFERING?
Address; JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE
Street.
Associated Charities John Joy Edison,
the Citizens Relief Association. Milton
For the Committee Prevention Of Consumption
wood treasurer.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

Mr.. GOmpers has struck Monte
CTisto attitude and, standing right at
the stage center and under the spot
light, IS saying "One"'
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

Governor Hughes and Representative
Sims are running a I-and-neck race
in their fights against racing. It looks
ike a good bet that they both stop bet
ting
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

It's easy enough to see how the man
who is accused Of being the double Of
Prince He'll, da Sagan has q libel nc
ton against newspapers that make the
charge. and then print those marvellous
pictures Of The prince.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

Kaiser Wilhelm rehearsed a Berlin
opera company. II is declared. with mag
uihcent effect, the production being re-
ceived with immense enthusiasm by an
audience that didn't know the Emperor
had dictated every detail of it Seems
too bad the Kaiser can't be as success
full in promoting harmony in the concert
Of Europe
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

Benevolent assimilation doesn't seem
10 be making the beet o. progress in
Korea.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24
ELSIE JANIS IN "THE HOYDEN"
PROVES GENERAL FAVORITE
TIE Cast.

Elsie Janis romped through three acts
Of a new musical comedy. The hoy
den." at the National Theater last night
gave her clever limitations TO the IN
questionable delight OF large audience
and sent the majority OF her admirers
away from the theater hummins one OF
the other OF the catchy airs with Whlch
the comedy is provided.
The Hoyden" is an adaptation oy
Cosmo Hamilton from tne French Johh
l. Golden and Robert HoOc Bowers have
provided the music ara me master hano
of Ben Teal IS responsible Tor the
smooth-running performance
Miss Janis IS exceedingly popular III
washington, and her youth, agility ana
grace are wholly charming she mas
little 20 do in the role OF the Hoyden
except 10 exercise -lese qualifications
and the success with which she met
last night was iudisput Lble
Miss Janis chief &C Movements nave
been in her imitatiouS when are uu-
usually clever y the carry part Oh INC INC
comedy. as a recall to the song Il IA
Growing Very Fond Of You, Win
Arthur Stamford. she gave limitations
OF Anna Held. Ethel Barry more rose
Stahl and Lulu Chaser. that were NOT
only readily recognized but Fepealeuty
recalled Later Miss Janis appeared IN
male attire giving limitations Of Eddie
Foy. George NJ. Conan, both o. Wnlch
were among the best in the series, Hlcn-
ard earle Sam Bernard N the cable
grsnl scene from The Rich Mr.. Hog
gen heirner'' and Harry Lauder. the
Scotch comedian whom Washington has
not seen Miss Janis also reclted
Rosa" the clever little Italian sketch
which she formerly used
Joseph CaWthOrne, who has been
/ specially engaged 20 support Miss Janis
scored the genuine comedy nit OF the
piece CawthOrne plays the role OF @
1 German and he kept the audience II
continual good cheer the whole time he
/ was on the stage Lionel Walsh gave an
exceptionally clever character study In
the role OF the Hon. BERTHE Cecil era
hame. particularly in the Penintentlary
/ Quartet which the Baron organizes The
| smnnnrLing cnmnanN Is caualLe.
The Washington times., 1908-03-24

Governor Johnson's position IS that
he isn't too radical, but just radical
enough: he isn't 100 conservative. but
just safe. And It does look as il the
Democracy might yet decide that 81
wanted that sort Of a candidate.
And now Il appears that BIN the
Button Man" mas joined the third-tarn
movement. Here's to BIN and Bourne.
Another sign or spring, and of the
right kind OF spring. is that a bunch of
industrial plants resume operation about
every day now.
Somebody from the press gallery ought
to go over TO Berlin and show those
striking German reporters. who refuse
10 write up the proceedings OF the reichs-
tag a system,-well known here, by
which the newspaper men get good
deal more revenge by doing a little ex-
ira work Instead Of quitting.