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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
The Circle of Good Roads.

New York has $4,000 miles of pub
lie highways Eleven miles out of
every twenty are travelled by rural
mail carriers. Less than one mile
to the rural route is macadamized.
And the postal service is spending
81 $40. 900 per annum of rural free
delivery in the Empire State alone
So close are the development Of a
States roads and the operation of
the National Government. No won
der the news columns report that
the officials of the PostOffice Depart
ment are greatly interested in the
bond issue of S5O,OOO,O 900 authorized
by the New York Legislature for
the Improvement of these high
ways!
The better the roads the better
the mail service. The better the
mail service the more valuable the
farms. The more valuable the
farms the more prosperous the
farmer ana the SLCdlCA tAC A"-N II
CENTS. The larger the tax receipts
the more money for roads. That is
the circle. New York sets other
States a fine example by beginning
with the good roads.
But the appeal of the hard, we'll
drained, permanent roadbed is
wider than this. It gets produce to
the railroads quickly. 1t brings a
widening area close TO the rail
roads. 1t makes driving a pleasure,
not a lesson in forbearance. 1t
opens the whole country to the BIZ
cvclist and the mOtOrist.
In this last fact lies humpy
problem. Are the farmers to ac-
cept all the extra taxes for good
roads when half the wear on them
will come from automobiles? If
not. how are the automobiles to
paw their share of the tax? Does
not a general bond issue, like that
authorized for New York, divide the
cost, so that at least the farmer
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LABOR MEMORIAL
SUNDAY, NAY 10
Plans Completed for Obser-
vance of Day Through
out the Country.
I. L. u. CommendS APP
polntment of Leech as
Public Printer.

LABOR Memorial Day Will be observed
sunday. May 10. in the District OF Column
Dia ana throughout the United States.
Last night committee of seven was;
appointed by the Central Labor Union
10 make preparations for a meeting.
and plans TO insure a proper Observance
OF the day. This action was taken in
response 10 the following. resolution bv
L. a Sterne:
Whereas, the Norfolk convention OF
the American Federation OF Labor rec
commended that all labor set aside the
second Sunday in Nay 10 be known
universally as labor Memorial Day.
on which the men and women OF labor
II every section Of the country might
meet and pay a tribute Of honor and
respect TO all those who have departed
this life. but who. when living. were
ways ready 10 serve their fellow-men
~ the great humane work of the labor
movement;
Therefore. be it resolved, That the
Central Labor Union take steps looking
TO the proper Observance in the Dis
trict OF Columbia on that day. and
iufther that a committee Of seven be
appointed TO devise ways and means Of
carrying the pUrport OF the resolutfc-
into effect"
Chairman Purcell. OF the committee.
making arrangements for the political
mass meeting 10 be held Sunday. April
IS. reported that the Columbia Theater
had been secured for that evening. and
that many men prominent in official
life had signited their willingness to ad-
dress the meeting.
A letter was received from Wesley
Russell. International secretary-treas-
urer OF the Commercial photographers
70 the effect that a hearing on the bill
ior Government ownership Of the tele-
graph, had been denied a committee
from the national body, and that the
statements or William Bradfeld that
the commercial telegraphers had never
lnCorSed Government ownership. were
unauthorized BraGfield was recently
Withdrawn as delegate. for writing a
letter 10 Congressman OverStreet on The
subject, in which he was alleged 10
have criticised members OF his organi-
Zation
Delegate Feeney made speech
eulogizing the new Public Printer. say
Ing that he was the first for many
years bearing union card, and that
labor.s night had been successful in
securing such an appointment.
The Rev. George a. Miller. pastor Of
the Ninth Street Christian Church was
received as a fraternal delegate from
the Christian Ministers Association. He
made an address, sounding the slogan
work together in the great common
cause
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
StOrk Gives CameIS
Double DeCked Heir

NEW YORK, April 7.-Camel-At Mad
ison Square Garden, April c. a son, 10
Jennie and Peter.
This announcement. which appeared
among the birth notices. was the first
inJimation the public had Of the stork' S
visit 10 the menagerie
Great was the rejoicing among the
other animals when it became known
that Jennie had presented Peter with a
dCuble-decl1ed heir. Such a demonst-a-
ton as they made and the way they
Joshed Pete brought the bushes % both
his humps. II was recalled that Jennie
had been seen whispering 10 the stork
WHEN the faithful old bird left Little
Abe at the apartment OF Mr. and Mrs.
L. z. Phant a few weeks ago.
I'm glad he was born on sunday
said Peter. 4 think 1t a delightful
coincidence for a camel to make his de
but on the day when the saloons are sup
posed to be closed This is our second
child Julia. that young lady across the
way there with the single stack, was
born a year ago"
Peter celebrated by drinking seven
rails OF water, this being his first drink
in three week.. The press department
celebrated by drinking something else,
this being their 1irSC drink in seven
Iniu-but who cares about the press de-
partment. anyway. The baby was chris
tened Mecca. Last night was Snriners
ni-ht at the circus. and all the mobiles
had a kind word for Jennie and Feter
and rubbed Mecca's semi-colon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
..Fer 20 Marriage" at Maiestic.

Her Mad Marriage this weeks Of
fering at the Majestic. is all that its
name impIies-and more II combines
sufficient thrills for several meIodramss
Of the mediocre kind. and contains just.
the proper sort II stuff 20 work a sus-
ceptible audie-4ce into a perfect frenzy
OF emotion The play is replete with
the plotting S--S- contemplating OF vii
lains. detectives, and heroes. and. need
less 20 say. f'-5 latter are victorious.
after more than the usual allotment OF
hair-raising experiences
Jean Barry rnOre. the author Of the
play. likewise pOTtrays the leading role
when he Is not serving in the capa city
Of stage director. He is equally 81
cesSful in All parts. Amy Shaner Barry
more IS TIE much-perSecuted heroine
and she PLAY the role in a most cap
tiva1ing Mariner Nabelle Brown was
especially clever as the abducted child
and J Paul Jones contributed the es-
Seatl-l com2dy relief very acceptably.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
IDEAL VAUDEVILLE BEL
AT CHASE'S THIS WEEK

Chase's presents an ideal vaudeville
bin this. week. the patrons Of that
playhouse last night being entertained
" a diversified program. consisting Of
a Ittle song. some dancing. japanese
Juggling. mOnologue. two sketches, and
a peep into the circus ring William H
Thompson, with q capable supporting
company, is featured in a strong dra-
ma, For Loves Sweet Sake" which
gave Mr.. Thompson opportunity TO do
some clever character acting
Stuart Barnes. in one Of the cleverest
mOnologues heard here IN a long time.
and Eugene Jepson and company, play
ing an AIDE sketch. THE Mayor and the
M;.nicure." furnished the bulk OF the
comedy. The Murray Sisters, billed as
Just American Girls With American
Songs" made good in true American
way. and received several encores.
Their songs are new, and the girls
The YamaInOtO Brothers. Japanese
aerial artists. are about the best seen
here this season They DO one or two
haiT-raising featS. The Arlington Four
messenger boys who do a song and
dance or two. sing and dance well. both
single and in concert. and received an
preciative applause for their hard work
Mile Marguerite and her two horses
one quite a miniature affair. gave an
interesting saw-dUst ring act.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

does not pay too much? Assuming
that to be true, what shall be said
of the bill for the repair OF the
roads?
The answer viii be multifold.
First, the present State tax on tour
ing cars is probably too low. Next,
proper regulation viii eliminate a
great portion OF the injury which
as now done the bed through chains
and other anti-skidding devices, so
that the repair bills viii not be so
large. Next, the farmer is himself
coming to be more aud more a
chauffeur. Finally, when the fund
for good roads is obtained from
general sources, as is the case of
the present bond issue, it falls q
deal heavier on the cities, where the
horseless vehicle is chiefly owned,
than ever it does on the farm, where
the improved highways are built.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Opening the Funnel.

The location of the Grant Monu-
ment at the foot of the Capitol
grounds is in itself fine thing. 1t
insures the widening of that space
into an imposing and airy plaza, in
stead of the small end of a funnel
it now is. But the decision of Con-
gress is more important because it
indicates that n broad, reasonable,
business-like and artistic plan for
the development of the American
Capital has at last obtained the sup
port of the national Legislature. 1t
is great day for Washington when
its city council declines to be burr
tailed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
HOWthe House Cared for theArmy.

Even economy can get to be a
vice.
The House is busy just now saw
ing its face. It applauds vehemently
every proposition to be generous,
and then cuts the appropriation
bills to the bone This was its
course as to more pay for the
army. Nobody could have been
more enthusiastic over the PROPOSE
tion-and then the House not only
did not provide in the army appro-
priation bill for any advance, but
did not even meet the present rate
of pay.
Some one had to correct the situa-
ton. 1t was done yesterday in the
Senate. There the allowances were
raised TO meet the need of the
army without any increase, and
then 100000 was added to provide
for the advances-of lieutenant gen
erals, 5 per cent; of major generals,
10 per cent; of brigadier generals,
j. per cent; of colonies, lieutenant
colonies, and majors, 20 per cent;
of captains, first Geutenants. and
second ieutenants, 25 per cent; of
military cadets, 25 per cent; of en-
listed men, 40 per cent.
If tne House thought by such
practice TO keep to itself the credit
of the raise and yet escape respon-
sibility for any extra outlay, it
made a great mistake. For there
is probably not single person in
the country, in the army or out,
who has the slightest interest in
this cause, who has not noted the
whole transaction, given the credit
to the Senate, where it belongs, and
put upon the House the blame it
has earned for risking so important
public good in order to stand in
the limelignt of a cheap and mis-
taken economy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Looking Into the Meat Trust.

Representative Hitchcock of Ne
braska ought to know something
about this matter of livestock and
meat prices. He represents in the
lower house the third greatest meat
center in the world, and has pecu-
liar opportunities to be in touch
with the conditions of his trade. He
publishes a newspaper which makes
a speciality of the livestock market
news, and of providing expert in
formation on related topics.
Mr.. Hitchcock has presented in
the House a resolution calling on
the Department of Commerce and
Labor for informa ton about the
course of prices Of livestock and
meats, in the past two years, month
by month, arranged to show what
relation has been sustained between
the cost of meat on the hoof and on
the block. The resolution ought to
pass. Unless the Meat trust Is done
a sad injustice, il has been gouging
the stock raiser at one end and
the meat eater at the other in an
outrageous fashion Tor the last six
months. at least. The country is
entitled to know what the facts are.
If the trust has been done injustice,
it should be anxious for vindica-
ton.
The evidence afforded by the ex-
perience of the past half year points
TO the conclusion that the meat
combine now controls with one
hand the market for all kinds of
stock. raising or lowering prices
absolutely at will, while with the
other hand it rules the prices of
dressed meats, manipulating them
as 1t chooses. There would be some
show Of decency in the matter if the
trust maintained the fiction of a
certain continuing relationship be-
tween prices of meat and stock.
But the charge is that no effort of
this kind is made.
Neat goes up at the very time
when livestock goes down. While
the farmer is losing money selling
hogs at 1928 which were raised on
5o-cent corn, the other set of vic
Tins of the trust are being held up
for excessive. prices of meats.
Theaa are the charges against the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

trust, and Mr.. Hitchcock has taken
steps toward their investigation.
He wants to know, and the com
munity at large wants to know,
likewise. 1t seems to be up to the
trust to present its side of the case,
Thus far it has been most clever
and skillful in avoiding responsible
ties. it viii be interesting to learn
if it can do so once more, in connec-
ton with these accusations which
have come from all sections of the
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

The C1ansman-' came back TO Wash
ington at the Columbia Theater last
night for its third and farewell appear
ance. and it was more than evident that
the play itself has lost none o. its sec
tional appeal The large audience was
slow IN becoming demonstrative, but
more than made UP for it in the last act
when Kisses and applause were evenly
divided
The story of the play, which is q
dramatization by Thomas Dixon. jr.
from his cwn novels. The Leopard
Spots and The Clansman," is well
known. Dealing with the reconstruction
period. Just following the civil war, as
It does. il affords much opportunity for
the display Of sympathies with the
North or the South. and the feeling
against the colored race.
As was the case in the two former
presentations, the feature Of the pro-
duction is the cave scene in the third
act. where the Ku Klux Kan is gather
ed to deal Justice 20 the black man,
who is the moral murderer Of a young
sfrl The high-water mark in meiO-
course. when SIlaS LYNCH the coiored
lieutenant COvernOr. brings the equality
OF the races home to the aboliuOnist.
who had aided and abetted him in all
his schemes.
OF the company Franklin Richie, IN
the title role. gives an intelligent in
terrretation of the character He is
convincing because of his earnestness
and lack of affectation in reading his
lines. The part of Austin Stoneman, the
aboIftionist. was acceptably taken by
M. 7 Jordan. and J. L Sweeney'S work
as the negro. Gus, fl the cave scene
was we'll done
outside Of the three named. the pre-
sensations given by the members Of
the company were decidedly amateur
ish. and the principals hardly appeared
to any better advantage than did the
s.supers' who appeared in the mob
scenes The work Of Miss Eugene Hay
den as Elsie StOneman, the leading
feminine character, lacked finish.
James J. Ryan, as Silas Lynch. the
mulatto lieutenant governor, was far
from convincing He seemed 70 be
afraid of the audiences disappToval OF
the character and when ne was Kissed
laughed as If il were a joke. although
t3le situati called for much seri-
business. The other parts were handed
indiferently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
@Roy petectiveD at .lcademv-

Harry Clay Blaney. assisted by Miss
Kittie Wolfe AID a large. capable
company. are seen in a pleasing produc-
ton, The Boy Detective" at the
Academy.
The Wells-Fargo Express Company
has experienced heavy losses by rob
berry. and Willie Live. tho boy detective,
IS engaged to locate the thieves. He
is ably assisted in his work by Miss
Wolfe. as Madge Bond, his sweetheart
and his faithful nel and shadow. Sing
Lee. a role that is well interpreted BY
john Leach.
The thieves are followed aboard q
tramp ship. where they have taken
refuge with the stolen gold and the alb
Quoted sweetheart Of the head clerk in
the express Office The fight thus be-
comes one to secure the arrest Of tho
bold gang Of pirates. and The liberation
OF the young woman This is accom-
plished only after hard work and des-
perate fighting. in which Willie Live
gave a good imitation Of a Calling gun
Specialties introduced by the Greater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
"DRYS" WIN 8 COUNTIES
IN MICHIGAN CONTEST

DETROIT. April THE Prohibition
lists won in nine out OF fourteen NIichf-
gan counties in which the liqUSc Ques-
ton was submitted at the polls yester-
Gay. This is considered a big victory
for the "drys."
In the mayoralty contests over the
State, thirty Republican mayors were
elected TO twenty-eight Democrats and
seven independents. The feature OF the
election was the victory of Governor
Warner in the fight for primary reform
over Theron W Atwood. former boss of
Michigan. Primary reform carried in
Atwood's own county by a big ajority.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Mardi Gras Girls at Gavetv.

Featured BY gorgeous costumes. the
Mardi GraS Girls opened at the Gay
ETY. Theater yesterday. The show is well
produced. and the comedians. Allen.
Carroll. and Collins. aQuit themselves
creditably- Ton and Jerry. a two-act
comedy. is the title Of the production.
Popular songs well rendered. and good
jokes We're received with appreciation
by the large audience.
The Zazeu-Neruon Company in The
Elopcalent" heads Tho list Of vaudeville
stunts with the WHITE City Quartet. c
z Relyea. a physical phenomenon. and
Othsrs following closely behind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
california Girls Lvcenm-

1.-THE California Girls" appear in an
interesting return engagement thfs week
at the Lyceum presenting two excellent
burlesques. The Sultan's Wives and
The Girl From Chelsea together with
a pleasing and catchy olio.
The company is headed by sam J.
Adams and is replete with dazzling COS
tunes and very attractive giriS. Orletta
and Taylor. in operate selections. and
the Three Humans. in a comic and
spectacular bicycle act. are the features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Sheppard a Star,
Of Chivalry, Yes,
ForLoveIy Woman

In the House OF Representatives there
Is one noble statesman whose lines are
cast in pleasant places, and whose days
are blessed with the smiles and gracious
glances OF lovely women.
He is Representative Norris Shep-
pard OF Texas, whose heart IS charged
with all the tabled chivaIry OF the
South, and whose mouth is surcharged
with gems Of eIoquence and graceful
compliment.
OF all those men who make many
pilgrimages every day from the floor
Of the House TO the public galleries.
there to converse with the flower OF
the country's womanhood and point out
to feminine eyes the wonders - the
House, Sheppard is the star. He holds
tie record for doing the pilgrimage act.
He can do it faster and more frequently
than any man in Congress. or the gal
lery sitters, he IS the acknowledged
king.
But. to give him his cues. Il must be
said that when Sheppard is seen In the
galleries it is safe bet that the next
person 70 him will be a lovely woman
one, sub, or two, OF three from the
sunny Southland. Being the prize gal
lery sitter, he does not waste time by
pulling of the stunt with one. He gen
eraIy appears with two or three
And always across his face there PLAYS
the lightning Of appreciation. and in his
eyes the twin stars OF wit and admira-
ton burn incessant incense before the
shrine OF beauty Quips and qu.rls are
made 10 bring forth the laughter from
the women's lips. and bits of eloquent
description fascinate the beauties ev-
cry day.
Thus Il comes about that, from day
20 day. the lines Of Sheppard o. Texas
are cast in pleasant places. and his
kingly head waves in grandeur above
the tropical profusion OF a rosebud
garden Of girls.
Oh. you. Mr.. Sheppard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
RELIEF TAKES SICK
TO NAVAL HOSPITAL

The hospital ship Relief, over which
there was such a wransle between two
bureaus of the Navy Department re-
Gently. has started on her first important
mission, for which she was assigned
TO the Atlantic fleet.
Rear Admiral Thomas, acting COM
mander-in-chief. reported to the Navy
Department today that the vessel has
sailed from Mag6alena bay TO convey
the fleets sick TO the hospital at Mare
Island. There are 100 patients aboard
suffering from various ailments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
House Cleaning and Color.

Spring house cleaning, as we used
to know it, is no more. The wider
use of rugs instead of aIl-over car.
IPets, the perfection of devices for
hanging curtains which makes it a
matter of a minute or two to take
them down, and not an experience
in profane endurance, the new GUS
tom of having the home well aired
the year through, have all helped do
away with the old program of a
week of purgatory, and then year
of accommodating dirt.
But there is yet much cleaning
done in spring. The smell of
'smudge'' all over the District, the
swinging platforms of the painters,
and the hustle in the upholstering
and housefurnishing stores are the
new signs. And it is good to note
how much more thought is being
given these items of upholstery
stuffs, paint, and paper than for
merly. use whatever you think
best" is heard lot less frequently
now than five years ago, and it
ought to be.
For color, while still the great
need of American homes, is the
chief external factor in the home
life, even as used now. The furni-
ture of a room does less to give it
its character than the paper on the
walls. Often as the tenant does not
realize it, he is affected every day
by the design and general effect of
the wall covering. If the figure is
successful, color good, and the gen
eral effect pleasing, the householder
comes more and more TO enjoy the
room. If. on the other hand. il
sIaps every inmate in the face, he
comes less and less TO use il. And
when the lease expires-though the
wallpaper may have seemed TO play
no part in the decisiou-sOmebOdy's
proposition to remove falls on will
ing ears
Outside, color has a still prompter
effect on values. The same house
can be advanced 10 per cent in
value or injured 10 per cent by one
coat of paint The day of sickly
yeIlows and faint pinks is passing,
the Heavens be praised. Instead,
we have come 10 good, strong
Single stains In browns, green,
deep reds. and bluffs. When Virginia
creeper or ivy has climbed its way
to the ewes and introduced its note
of fixed location, the effect is that
of somebody's home, not that of
wobbly turrets, and gim-crack orna-
ments.
Upholstery gives furniture indi-
viduality. For the present we must
be content with what some one has
called unit furniture, but uphOls-
terv can do much 10 redeem it. So
the live patron of the shops this
spring goes about choosing with an
eye TO harmony and simplicity in
his room, not to having the store
man "use whatever you think best"
He keeps his colOrs low and few,
but he has color, and when the
spring commissions are executed he
finds his home taking on new dig
nifty and restfulness-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

The Panamanians seem to think that
the United States is necessarily inform
Cd in advance Of all war plans m that
section of the world. and are now blam-
ing this country for the invasion of
their soil by Colombian forces. Doubt
less, the Panama folks have good rea-
son for the belief that sometimes, any
how, advance information is entertained
er this end OF the line, but they
Oughtn't TO generalize too much from
a single instance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

CITY Quartet. John Leach. and Miss
Wolfe and Miss Bilney. were well re-
ceived. especially the dancing and sing
ing Of the quartet