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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
DUKE zoe The ABRUZZI."

The duke who IL attracting most at
tention from Americans at the present
time IS really OF the Abruzzi." They
are not a people. but there Is more
fben one AbruzzO-in fact. three In
an. one designated as 'hither,' the
other two as farther" That Is where
the Apennines cut into those provinces
along the Adriatic IN the way OF the
Alps caused distinctions between the
GauIs IN the DAYS Of Caesar In tact.
the tallest peak OF the range II Gran
Sasso d'IaIia, or the big rock OF Italy,
rises IN one OF the provinces from
which the sutton of an American Sen
ator's daughter takes his title. II is
hardly likely. though, even should the
international marriage become fact'
that the duke will set up his estab-
lishment in this part OF Italy. the LOT
tier portions OF which might as wei
be termed snowy" as sunny The
title in this instance does not describe
residence any more than In the case
OF the Prince OF Wales.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Japan's Emperor to Dr.. Griffs.

The Japanese ambassador, represent
ing his Emperor. has conferred upon DR..
William Elliott Griffis. OF Cornell Uni.
versity, the order of the Rising Sun.
DR.. Gritfis is the author Of The Nj
Eado's Empire" and other authoritative
works on the japanese people and on
Japan, where he lived for several years
He is also an authority on the Dutch
nation. and only recently completed an
account OF the Inauguration and reign
Of WilheImina, which has been Included
in the revision. under his editorshiQ. Of
the Harpers' ''Motley's Dutch Nation
Tbe emblem OF the sun il a large ruby
set in gold ana enamel. and il IS accom-
panied by an official diploma. Df- GrlI'
- Modification OF the intended honor
vas made through one Of the former
peace representatives, at the portsmouth
conferences, Baron Komura-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
A Heavy Price.

A fixed program is understood to
obstruct any plan of the House
Committee on the Judiciary TO re-
port this session upon the bin ere
ating a probation commission for
the District of Columbia. Not a
single member OF the committee, it
appears, opposes the measure. On
the contrary, it is believed every
member of the committee realizes
the need for it, and is DESTROYS per-
sonally of having it apply to this
years $500 probable subjects. 1t is
only a program that interferes.
A bankruptcy bill, or any similar
piece of the legislation now pend ing
before this committee, may be ex-
pected 10 occasion debate in the
committee and outside. But this
undermining of the law of the
American Capital may as reasonably
be expected to pass practically with
out debate.
Probation and parole are not ex-
periments. In nine of the fifteen
States represented in the commit
tee, similar systems are working
unquestioned good in retaining
character-those nine common
wealths being Maine, Massacnu-
setts, Michigan, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana
The members of the committeeman
from other States, like Pennsyl-
vania, Missouri and Arkansas, can
learn Of this means of reforming
men who have done wrong by con-
ferring with such colleagues outside
the committee as represent States
like California and Connecticut.
On these men of the House Com
rni5tcc on judiciary rests the re-
sponsibility for redeeming the Ma
tional Capital from medievou ism in
the treatment of its criminals.
They have under their control the
1000 or $500 first offenders who
may this year be saved the wear
ing of prison stripes; who may this
wear be allowed 20 provide for their
dependents instead Of looking out
from prison TO see them in beggary;
who may swell the 600 now crowded
in a Jail built for $50. The only
thing in the way of exercising this
control as every consideration of
humanity and good government i'm
pels is q committee program to re-
port out bills in an order fixed, a
program made before this measure
reached the committee The char
acters OF $500 American men and
women, of $50, of IS. of 5, would be
a heavy price to pay for such for,
mality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
OFFER ACCEPTED.

In the morning mail the busy editor
found the following, written on a postal
card:
Dear sir: have Just graduated from
a correspondence school Of journalism
Would you Ike to have me write for
your papsr2 J. Alexander"
Selling his trusty pencil, the busy edi-
tor dashed off the following reply;
Dear J. AleX.-Certainly, we would
be pleased TO have you write for our
paper. Kindly address your letter 70
the circulation manager and incloSe the
regular subscription price. Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
The Spirits and Mr.. Garland.

Hamlin GarIand. author OF THE Tyr
amy of the Dark and The Shadow
World" has agreed to lecture this com
ing season on the so-calied occult phe-
nomena OF the spirit world. with which
these books have 10 dc Although
man OF the mountains ans the plains.
as stories Ike Money Magic" prove,
Mr.. Garland has always felt an interest
in the mysteries OF spirit communlca-
ton" and some sixteen years ago
served on the executive court or the
American Psychical Society, OF which ne
was also at one time president. me
Shadow World appearing as current
magazine serial. is a discussion In dla-
lOgue and narrative OF some very thrill
ing occult happenings. while The. tyr
amy Of the Dark" a novel which the
Harpers published a few years ago,
makes use OF similar motives. Mr.. Gar
lands friends are now speculahng as
10 probable results of these inVestiga-
TONS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
NEW BOOKS

The r. z. Lee Company. of Boston
announces as one of its first .puolica-
tons. an edition OF THE Debate OF the
Body and the Soul" taken from an
early fourteenth century manuscript and
modernized by the late Prof. Child. OF
Harvard. Although the theme-the
body blaming the soul and the SOU
blaming the body for it's shortconings-
Is discussed in nearly every language,
this poem is almost unknown at the
present time. =,
Prof. child brought out a very small
edition as a gift for ais friends sever a.
yea s ago and 1t Is pext TO impossible
to get a COPY now. In The present re-
print-which Is authorized by the Cnlla
heirs-the Introductory essay IS written
by Prof. George Lyman Kittridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Presidents Musicale.

President Roosevelt was host at an
informal musicale yesterday morning at
II o'clock. the artists OF the occasio.
being the five choir boys from Chicago,
who have made a name for themselves
IN the East. under the direction OF the
Rev. DR.. Finn.
The boys. who have voices OF unusual
range and sweetness. sang at three re-
citals yesterday. They appeared first at
Trinity College at o o'clock, at the White
House a. II. and at the Convent Of the
Visitation. Georgetown, at 3:30 o'clock.
under the auspices Of Mrs. Carter. wife
Of Senator Carter Of Montana
At the White House the audience In
Guided the President and his family and
the members Of the Cabinet. In the
afternoon those who heard the songs n
addition to the faculty and students OF
the convent were Mrs. Beverage. wife
OF Senator Beveridgs: Mrs. David AIer-
Ger. Mrs Arthur Wallace Dunn. Mrs.
HAlyer, and Miss Clarke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
$I8O,OOO,OOO GIFT"
HELP TO OKLAHOMA
Congress Releases Indian
Lands, Thus Making Prop
erty Taxable.

For new State, Just starting in life,
with high resolve and distinguished pur-
pose, the little donation OF $4,000, 600 of
taxable property is not to be overlook
ed That is what Oklahoma. has received
at the hands OF this Congress.
The donation was made by che Con-
gress removing the restrictions on
alienation Of Indian lands. The lands
OF the five civilized tribes Of Indians
have been held for many yearE under
the condition that the Indian sIOttees
might not sell them without TIE permits
sion of the Interior Department, which
was very hard 70 get. They could not
be taxed while thus held. Their removal
from the tax rolls Of the new state was
serious matter, because it necessarily
imposed so much additional tax burden
on the rest OF the property.
Moreover. the fact that such an area
Of land was practically removed from
the market. and that development was
10 this extent restricted, was considered
unfortunate. The question OF removing
restrictions therefore WAS one OF prime
Importance to the new State The In
dams have for a long time been citizens
In everything except the right to man
age their own business. They can vote.
but not sell their lands.
The Oklahoma members made a Ions
and determined tight for the legislation.
The indian ownership Of these lands IS
confirmed absolutely, and they may be
placed on the market. A large share OF
the acreage IS held by people OF mixed
blood, who are excellent business men.
Senator Owen is one OF them; Senator
Curtis OF Kansas. Is another
The new State Is fast coming into its
own. II received a huge slice IN the
public building bill OF this session, part
~ because It's cities and towns have
been growing at a rate never before
known IN a new Western State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Exhibit at Convent.

The Sisters of the Convent OF Per
petuai Alteration have issued cards FOR
the exhibition OF the work for poor
churches, which is 10 be held in the
convent, Fourteenth and Y streets, in
honor Of she sacerdOtal jubilee OF his
holiness. Plus X. May p. =. %, and O.
An address Will be made by Cardinal
Gibbons Tuesday at o'clock, and lie
will bless the Vegtmentg which are the
work Of one Of the most fashionable
charitable organizations OF Washing
ton, and whose members include many
OF the Diplomatic people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Diplomats Give Plays.

The Misses Carlo, the three daugh-
tiers OF the Minister OF Ecuador and
Nine. Carlo. presented two delightful
little Spanish plays before a uo,sble au-
dience last evening at Carroll Institute
Hall This Is the second dramatic ef-
fort Of the younger members Of the diplo-
matte set this spring. ana tie third
noteworthy amateur performance by so
ciety folk Of Washington. Following the
example OF the young society folk. VINO,
under the direction OF Miss Ruth Hal
ford. so successfully gave The Prince
Of .Parcheesi" during Easter week az
the Belasco. Miss Godoy, daughter OF
the charge d'affaires of Mexico, also
the Mexican Minister to Cuba ana Nine
GOdoy. gave a little comedy In three
acts entitled, Our Boys" recently at
Carroll Institute.
The Misses Carlo in turn presented
their company last evening In The Lit
tie Warehouses a comedy In one act,
and THE Surprise OF IsadOra," a farce
by Ramon Roman.
The cast OF the first play included
Dona Carlotta, wealthy widow, Miss
Maria Angelica Carlo; Torres, her
daughter. Miss Maria Teresa Carlo; the
/ Marquis, Jose +. Campillo, OF the Gu
ban legation the Little Marchioness,
bis wife, Miss Ana CTistina Carlo
Senior Molina, Jose +. Naldess ErnestO,
his nephew. Alberto Godoyi the =ta-
tiOnmaster, Francisco God0yi Ramon
the gardner. Nicholas NeloZ. jr.; Man
uel the butler. Mr.. BustameHte. JUannal
his wife Miss Julia NelOz-
Those taking part IN the second play
We're DR.. CerebrOn, FranciFco Godoy
susanna, his wife, Miss Mercedes Godoy
Isidore, q long lost friend, Alberto Co
doy; Dona Remedies, the mother-in-law,
! Miss julia Vel0z; Juanita, the maid
Miss Ana Cristina Carlo
The reception committee included Miss
Maria Caivo. Miss Mary L Taylor, Miss
/ Georgia Knox, Miss Lillian Stone. Miss
| Winifred Davis. Miss Hanna Taylor,
/ Miss Bessie Johnson, Miss Marie Fisher,
Gustavo Guerrero, Carlos G Arose
mena. Albert Yoacham. Arturo Amador,
Jose +, Godoy, jr-, Walter Fenneld.
Smith HempstOne, Estaben CARGO, and
| Jose I. Carlo.
Palms and the Gags OF several South
and Central American countries. com
bined with the American Stars and
Stripes, formed the decorations.
Not the least interesting feature 81
| the entertainment were the rscitations
! between the plays by Francisco GOdoy,
son or the Charge d Affaires OF Mexico
and Nine. Godoy,
Following the entertainment there was
an informal reception IN the audience
| and afterward the Minister OF Ecuador
and Nine. Carlo entertained the mem
/ bers OF the casts AT supper IN theiI
| home. on Connecticut avenue.
! The gallery was reserved for the Dip
/ lomatic Corps. though many OF them re
NAMED down stairs.
Among the guests who responded e
! the invitations were a number Of Cabi-
/ net officials, members OF the Diplomatic
/ Corps, ana resident society folk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Club Inspected

The members OF the Congressional
Club met informally yesterday after
noon for the first time in their new
quarters, for an inspection OF the prem
ises, at the suggestion OF Mrs J. Breck
Perkins. the president. At the last
meeting OF the club. the German house,
on K street. was leased for two years.
During the summer IL win be remodeIed,
and a house warming will be given
early in December.
The first floor viii be made into three
large apartments opening one into the
other. ana the second floor viii be used
for tea rooms. card rooms, and library,
which already has the necessary
shelves The first contribution toward
furnishing the shelves was the Maya
zine OF American History. which was
sent 10 Mrs. Fairbanks by the editor
with ngretulaIions 10 the club when
now has over so members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Are You aOn?"

Professor Lounsbury's criticism OF
Walter Savage Lander in his recent
volume published by Harper & Broth
ers. THE Standard of Usage in Eng
fish," dWells on the point of Landor's ex-
cessive purism. This calls 10 mind the
occasion when Emerson, meeting Ian
dor, was irritated by his pleasure IN
what seemed q childishly tTihing point
namely. that the three greatest men
IN the world, whom Lander called
Washington. PhociOn, and Timoleou,
had names ending IN on"
Recently the London Sketch" proved
that In the literary world OF late this
matter Of the on" has been really not
so trifiing as It seems. Such names
are quoted as Tennyson. Stevenson
Lyttou, Austin Dobson, William Wat
son, Gilbert ChesteTton, A. c. Benson
and Theodore Watts-Dunton. Likewise
there are Two women, Mrs. Meynell and
Mrs. Shorter. who before marriage bore
the names of Alice Thompson and Dora
SlgneTSOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
IN THE HOUSE.

The House considered the arid land bill.
The select comnlitte on wood pulp heard
testimony from paper manufacturers.
Mr.. Burleson OF Texas discovered and
corrected an error in the District ap-
preparations bill which saved the Gov
eminent SEQ 1000.
The Committee on appropriations has
tentatively agreed to accept the rating
and classifying of Government clerks,
as recommended by the Kee~ Commits
sion, but has reserved the right TO TX
the salaries Of the new grades as the
committee thinks best.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
IN THE SENATE

For the first time this session a fn-
buster was conducted in the Senate
under direction Of Senator Aldrich.
A meeting OF the eonferees on the post
office appropriation bill. involving the
ship subsidy measure, was held this
afternoon at 2:S0.
The conferees on the public building
bill are near agreement, and are ex-
pected to rport in the course Of the
day
The omnibus claims bill was discussed
ar length and occupied much Of the
time Of the Senate before 2 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
cordeIl-pod Announcement.

Mrs. James Martin Mckee. OF New
Orleans. has issued invitations for the
marriage of her daughter. Frances Nc
Kee Cordell, widow Of Victor COrCell,
o. Baltimore. to Ensign Omenzo Colby
F. Dodge, U. S. N. Wednesday after
noon, June 3, at $50 O'Clock. in the home
Of the brides mother. Il27 Sixth street.
New Orleans.
The bride and bridegroom will 90 i'm
mediately after the wedding ceremony
to San Francisco, where Ensign Dodge
VIII join his ship, which Is With the
feet on the Pacific coast Mrs. Cordell
and Ensign Dodge met in Washington.
where bOtn have a large circle OF
friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Report is that the Senatorial fight be
tween the Iowa Republican factions is
already 50 hot that both sides are more
worried about whether they can beat
the Democrats or not. than about de-
feating each other. Looks more and
mere like miniature political map OF
the United States. doesn't it2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Couldn't you have predicted It?
Wouldn't you have given ODDS that 1t
would happen7 Mr.. District Attorney
Jerome is going to make big speciality
now of landing Mae Wood in the peni-
Tertiary. Isn't he the relentless and
courageous prosecutor when he gets on
The tran OF a malefactor with no money
and no chance?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

The political boss whose usurpation is
grayely feared BY ex-Secretary shaw
as q menace 10 our liberties would be
fairly we'll portrayed by a composite
photograph Of man with large. proml-
nent teeth, thick glasses and q big stick
in his hand and tail. handsome man,
who at present speaks up when any
body ia Iowa says governor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

This session will have lasted al
together too long II it adjourns
without taking any action which will
assure reasonable limitation OF the en-
pIoyment Of the injunction writ; It viii
adjourn IN excellent season II II waits a
few days over time to pass such a
measure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
White House Callers

Senators Beveridge OF Indiana.
CIapp OF Minnesota.
Carter OF Montana
Owen Of Oklahoma.
Representatives Cooper OF Pennsylvania
Madden OF Illinois.
Payne OF New York.
Smith Of California
Mckinley Of CaIifozaia
Wilson OF Illinois.
Smith OF Missouri.
Burleigh OF Maine
BeaH OF Texas.
Secretary Root
Secretary Garfield.
Minister Wilson, Of Brussels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

The weather man guesses it with
great accuracy these times, except on
the days when he forgets to predict
that it'll rain. And on those days the
public makes the correction for him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

The first edition OF Mr. Crewe's Ca
reer," possibly the largest first edition
Of a novel ever prepared, is entirely ex-
hausted. and a large second edition is
now IN press. The publishers report
that this second edition is already more
than half sold in advance, and II is
probable that By the time II IS published
on the 18th, II VIII be entirely sold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
designed by Robert
Mills. The Old Wash

ingtOnians struggled over the selection
OF a site for the Treasury as much as
the present Congress has dawdled over
the route to the Union Station. Presi-
dent Jackson got tired OF the squa billing
and when ne went out one morning for
a walk stuck his cane into the ground
and yelled Build it here"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

NIr. and Mrs. william Usher Parsons
and their family, OF New York, are the
guests Of Gen and Mrs. Henry c. Cor
bin, in their home at Highwood, Chevy
Chase. Mrs. Corbin receives her friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide

separate bull d IN &
on T 0 urt e e mt h
street.
"One Of the sights
Of the TT e a sury
Department is the
famous maceFater
W n Q r e a kings
T a n S o m in old
money is destroyed
daily. The Treas
ury Is guarded like
a fort in time of
war, and contains
a large arsenal. In
very short order L
90 men could be
summoned from the
police department
and Fort Myer.
The building was
designed by Robert
Mills. The Old Wash
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Bryces Entertain.

The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce were hosts at luncheon yester-
day.
Their guests were Mrs. Arthur Grant
Dun, wife OF the British minister 10
Cuba; Mr.. Slayden. Of England, the
counselor OF the embassy: Esne How
ard. and the Second Secretary and Mrs.
George Young
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

If the President wants to gnt right
nasty toward his Attorney General over
this New Haven prosecution natter he
might write him a letter and accident
alIy- smell II Buonaparte,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Miss Carol Newberry, who VIII go to
Philadelphia Tuesday to christen the
new battleship Michigan. viii go to An
napolis upon her return. where she will
be the guest Of Commodore and Mrs.
Nfblick on board the Santee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
General Ben Honor Gusgt.

The Military Rttache Of the German
embassy gave a dinner last evening in
his home on K street. in compliment
to General Bell. chief Of the General
star. L. S. A.
Invited to meet him were General
DuvaIl, General Edwards, General
Wotherspoon, Colonel James. Of the
British embassy; Major UrcullU, OF the
Spanish legation; Major Davilla, Of the
Mexican embassy; Baron Pru6schen, Of
the Authoritarian embassy Major
Wilcos, Major Brewster, and Lieu
tenant Won BTuning-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

The Half smart Set Unknown, Fred
ericlx A stokes Company.
An essay-noYel showing how skillfully
The haIf-sYnart set can 20 near the edge
of the moral precipice without topping
over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Mrs. L 4. Letter, who has been visit
ing relatives In Chicago since early in
the month has practically closed her
Washington home and has gone to the
Head estate ar -by-the-Sea,
which she has taken for the summer.
She viii return 10 Washington june
s or 70 attend the wedding OF her son
Joseph Letter, TO Miss Williams. and
viii leave Immediately afterward.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

would have it understood that the De
partment Of Justice stays put; it's for
busting 'em whenever there's a good
cass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Mrs. Law Here.

Mrs George Law, OF New York, is
the guest Of Mrs. and Miss Elkins. wife
and daughter Of Senator EIlSins OF West
Virginia, for a few days.
Senator Ellxins is slowly recovering
| from his recent illness, but is stiu con-
| fined to his bed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

ON Z !;
dies a n j
z e n tt e
men, you see the
Treasury OF the
United States, the
national stronghold,
to many persons
the most interest
ing place in the
City Of Washing
ton. There is so
IA u c b money in
sight there that 4
has often changed
the color OF peO-
pies eyes from blue
a n q b ? o " n TO
green, probably be
cause of the color
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

The fourth edition Of Frank Dandy
THE Heart Of a Child" which has Just
.,een brought out. is already exhausted.
and the fifth edition, now on the press,
he 10 he published on the 39th. The third
edition was exhausted within a week OF
notification.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Complaining people who can't feel
satisfied when Washington's team is out
OF eighth place. should take rotice that
they will soon be happy once more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Mrs. Taft Leaves.

Mrs. Taft. wife Of the Secretary Of
War, left washington this morning for
Bryn Mawr. where she win attend the
graduation exercises OF her daughter,
Miss Helen Taft, ut Baldwin Prepare
tory School. Miss TAFT win attend
Bryn Mawr College next year, and will
not make her debut in Washington So
ciety for several years yet.