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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-11
TAFT IS FIRM FOR
TARIFF REVISION
Intimates That He
will Fulfil Party
Pledges
EXPECTS LONG SESSION
Refuses to Accept Invitation
to Address Denver Trans
Mississippi Convention.

Washington, Dec. 11.-That Presl-
dent-elect Taft foresees the possibility
of an all-summer session Of congress
to revise the tariff was developed yes
terday when he refused to positively
accept an invitation to attend the next
session of the Trans mississippi con-
gress. which is to be held in Denver
on the 10th to the 21st of next ALL
guest.
Judge Taft said today that it was
his belief that the house would make
AN honest and thorough revision OF
the tariff" at the extra session which
he will call for that purpose
This belief he bases on conference
he had yesterday with Speaker Can
non, and in a session with the Repub-
lican members of the ways and means
committee.
| Mr.. Taft said he had not as yet
consulted with senators on the sub
iect, indicating the tremendous pres
sure upon his time as the reason.
When the suggestion was made that
lthe senate would undoubtedly have
something to do with the tariff bill
he replied with no uncertainty in his
idemeanor that there was. some one
else who also would have something to
do with the bill, which, Interpreted
through the medium of previous utter
ances, indicates clearly that Mr.. Taft
is determined, even to the exercise
Of veto power, to prosecute the party's
pledges.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-11
CONGRESSMEN STIRRED
UP OVER THE MESSAGE

Washington, Dec. 1.-Representa-
tive Perkins of New York, today in
troduced a resolution, which has here
tofore been agreed upon, providing for
the appointment of a special commit
tee of five members to consider the
proper means of dealing with that por-
tion of the Presidents message which
critciZes the course of congress in
the detail of secret serv-
ice men to duty outside their own bu-
reaus.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-11
"A n n Ou n cc m e mt
Madeby Chief Me.
dical Examiner
WORK TO BEGIN At ONCE
Meadow City Has Made a
Great Fight Against AL!
Its Competitors.

Chicago, Dec. 11.--Dr. c. o. Con
nell, medical examiner in chief of the
Knights of Pythias, announced today
that it has been formally decided that
the sanitarium for tuberculosis pa
tients affiliated with the order shall
be established in New Mexico. Cot
tages and other buildings, when suf-
fcient funds have been collected from
members OF the order, will be erect
ed on large tract of land near Las
Vegas. donated for the cause by New
Mexican lodges.
A great fight has been waged at
Chicago to secure the Knights of Pyth-
las national hospital and sanitarium
for Las Vegas. The result has
been complete victory for the Mead
ow City, although the grant of land
will probably have to be increased
Denver, Colorado Springs and Alamo
= gordo made a hard fight for the in
stitution.
! Alamogordo offered $4,000 cash. ac
cording to reports, and also the build
ings and considerable tract of land
Colorado Springs and Denver were ex
ceedingly liberal in their offers.
Las Vegas had the backing of the
Santa Fe railroad in its fight. DR.
w. T. Brown, assisted by DR.. F. T. B
Fest from the beginning and late
Wesley e. Merritt, industrial commits
sioner of the Santa Fe system, ant
!, r. e. Wilson of the same department
appeared before the committee in tn,
interests of Las Vegas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-11
CANAL NOT DAMAGED
-PLANS ARE UNCHANGED

Panama, Dec. lit was rumored
yesterday that Col. Goethals, chair
man of the Canal Commission, had
given orders that the Culebra cut be
widened. and fourteen million more
cubic yards have to be excavated. To
day Col. Goethals denied thu report.
He also denied the report that deep
crevasses had made their appearance
on Gold Hill.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-11
mo DEBATE ON THE
INTO CANAL ZONE AFFAIRS

Warrington, Dec. 11.-When the leg
islative appropriation bill was called
up in the house today an extraordln-
ary situation was presented tnat Ior
the first time in twelve years no gen
eral debate was asked for Even the
first reading of the bill was dlspens-
e dwith by the unanimous consent Oh
the members It's reading Tor amend
ment was Immediately begun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
REALLY. TRULY MELoDRAMA
OFFERING AT THE ACADEMY

''Shadowed by Three, another one OF
w. F. Mann's attractions. is to be seen
at the Academy tomorrow night. 1t is
said to tell an interesting story and
give an opportunity for scenic and me-
ehanical display. Horses. automobiles,
and a stage coach figure conspicuously
throughout the production.
A young girl confesses to the murder
of her guardian, MILO Haskins, and
other mysterious crimes to shield the
read murderer, whom she believes TO be
her father. She makes a sensational
escape from the officers of the law by
driving a 6o-horsepower automobile
through the conservatory of a wealthy
New Workers residence. The three de-
tectives shadow her from pillar to post.
They finally locate her on a cattle ranch
where she has impersonated a man and
become a cowboy, under the name of
Ned Bowers, her speciality being 10
shoot Off the trigger fingers of would be
bad men and trouble hunters.
She is again located in the oil well
district of West Virginia, her old home,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
Views About Reviewers
And Mistaken Estimates

stage ali insubstantial, amusing and
fantastic forms of entertainment in
order TO give indisputed sway To the
somber, didactic productions OF an
lbsen, a Gordin. a HauptmAn. or a
SudeTmann.
More space and thought are given
to reviews OF substantial dramas be-
cause there is more that may be dis
covered and developed by an open dis
cussion of the manysided characters and
situations depicted. But when one writes
of a comic opera that its music is
tuneful. or commonplace. its jests new
and 10 the point or hackeneyed and
dull its principals and chorus attractive
and vivacioUs or h0mely and lacking in
enthusiasm, almost all that can be said
has been said. It would hardly be a
compliment TO the reading public 20 dis
cuss the FEASIBILITY OF the attenuated
musical-comedyl plot. Nor would It be
illuminative to indulge in a learned"
dissertation on why the comic opera
hero invariably walks t. the footiights
and throws out his arms as though he
would embrace the whole audience as
he sings the last note of some aria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16

play is the work Of VIII NJ. Cressy and
james Clarence Harvey. Mr.. Cressy
win play the principal role Of Squire
William Tappan. a shTewd, kindly.
vhoIe-souled old country lawyer. who
IS pretty much the handspring OF the
little village IN which he lives Blanche
Dayne Will be seen as Pauline Biffins,
OF Leadville. Colo. a vivaciOus young
voman VINO rather upsets the staid
S, bricty Of the quiet little New Hamp-
rl;sre village. Charles Willard. whose
quaint Characterization OF Uncle Jerry
in Checkers has pleased theatergoers
for the last four years. has a splendid
part in the new play. Others who have
an opportunity for character work axe
Happy jack Gardner, Richard Web
ster. Mrs. f. A. Eberle, and Myra G
Brooke.
The love interest in the play is cen
tered chiefly IN the roles played by
lima La Pierre, Hale Norcross, Douglas
J. Wood, and Miss Dayne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
Miss Lynn Writes Play.

Miss Frances Lynn, well-known in
Washington as a studious and ambi-
tious young actress. IS visiting friends
here, pending the opening OF the Gus
tomary stock season. She is remem-
bered elsewhere chiefly for her sue
cess as understudy in Belasco's tine
Girl of the Golden West" Her local
admirers did not, however, have an
opportunity TO see her in the role which
Blanche Bates has played with such
success But in several Of the smaller
cities of tho West she acted The Girl
with great success. An item Of news
about Miss Lynn which has special
interest in view Of her presence now
in washington, is that she has COM
pIeted an imaginative and serious drama
which she calls Find Thou the other
Half" II this play reflects the same
qualities which mark Miss Lynn's act
ing. it promises To be an unusually sue
cessful first play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
Sunday Amusements.

An interesting entertainment is prom
ised patrons Of the usual Sunday CON
cert at the BeIasco Theater tonight. The
latest illustrated BALLADS and musical
features rendered by members Of D
musical comedy organization viii add
variety 10 the main part of the concert
motion pictures. The series of travel
pictures will be resumed with a trip
across Canada.
The Symphony Quartet has been re-
engaged. and viii appear tonight az the
Academy concert in all new songs.
Harry A. Chick viii introduce illustrat-
ed sentimental ballads. and Shepard s
Moving Pictures, with a concert by the
Academy Orchestra completes the two
hour program.
Patrons of the Sunday night concerts
at the Majestic are promised one Oi
the best programs of the season tonight
One of the features on the bill viii be
the Illustrated songs rendered b. John
Gross In addition 10 the moving pic
lures and illustrated songs several
specialties will be introduced by clever
talent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16

At THEATERS

Ben Greet with his company Of play
ers direct from old London Town viii
offer the patrons OF the Eelasco Thea
tel a varied list Of classical plays.
Oliver Goldsmith's dramatic creation.
she Stops 10 Conquer" viii be pre-
sented Monday and Thursday evenings.
Masks and Faces" Tom Taylor
dramarization OF Charles Reade-s novel,
peg Wellington" will be given Wed
nesday evening
Two EIizabethan performances of
Shakespeare's plays will be included in
the weeks Offering. Macbeth" T. s.rs-
day evening. and The Merchant OF
Venice" Wednesday afternooD.
What is promised TO be something eX-
traordinary Is the annouilcer1ent OF the
wonder plays adapted from Hawthorne s
wonder stories. including Pandora, "
Midas. or the Golden Touch, and
the Miraculous Pitcher"
Those who have been expressing re-
gret at the closing OF Mr.. Barrie's de-
lightfuI Peter Par" Should receive this
announcement with delight No mole
beautiful fairy themes could be fmag-
ined. Heretofore, their presentation Oh
the stage has been considered imprac-
ticable, but the reports from Boston,
where they were first produced, would
indicate that they were a huge sue
cess.
To accommodate the school children
the matnees Wednesday and Friday
viii be given at 3 O'Clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
DAINTY DUCHESS" AT GAYETY.

The Dainty Duchess comes TO the
Gayety Theater Tomorrow, opening with
q matinee. II is said TO be an all-star
aggregation OF comedians, dancers. and
singers. The first part opAns with the
burlesque Chill Con Carne." a med
ley OF singing. dancing. and comedy
that is furnished by the efforts OF A
detective 10 unrayel a case Of mistaken
identity. In the vaudeville section OF
this production are Morris and Morton.
styled. The Dancing Demons" Scan
lon and Hawley, in a skit. Just from
the 'FRONT.'" the great Francelios and
company, heavyweight jugglers. and
Hanlon's famous Auto Bee. The cen
Guiding bUrlesque has a flavor of col
lege life, and is termed University
Girls"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT ON TUESDAY

The fourth and last one Of the Bos-
ton Symphony concerts viii be given
IN the New National Theater Tuesday
afternoon, February IS, at 40 O'Clock.
The soloist viii be Fritz Kreisier, the
distinguished violinist. who win play
MeTdelssOhn's Concerto for violin in
l. minor The first number on the pro-
gram viii be an attractive suite for or
chestra, entitled Symphonic Sketches, -
by the American composer, George ".
Chadwick. This suite is IN four move
ments. which are entitled. respectively.
Jubilee. Noel" '-Hobgoblin." and
a ''VagrOm Ballad" Jubilee" and
Noel were composed in December
1885. the ''Vagrcm Ballad - bears the
date of February. 1895, and "Hobgoblin''
was composed in the summer of 1904
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
"wndfre's". Suspense.

The one element Of suspense in Wild
FIRE" seen at the National Theater last
week, ended when Lillian Russell came
on the stage The doubt was whether
the famous american Beauty still
possesses those personal charms which
have made her name a household word
throughout the country. After the
audience saw that Miss Russell is to-
day a woman of splendid stage presence
the curtain might have been rung down,
for seldom has there been a plot con-
cocted in which the denouement was
as obvious and as mildly melodramatic
as that unraveled by the characters
in this new BroadhurstH Hobart nlay.
Several OF the characters IN Miss Rus
sells play We're handled with much dis
erection. notably the part of the stable
boy BY Willie Archer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
PIANOPHIENDS AND COMEDY
THE OFFERING AT CHASE'S

Chase's this week promises a bill that
will surpass all others of the season
It contains the Pianophiends, the Misses
Fillmore. Ella Bradna's Horses, The
Quaker City Quartet. Darras Broth
ers. Lewis and Green, Marseiiies, and
the double motion picture subject. Brit
ish Naval Maneuvers'' and Rapid Rail
way Construction.
The PianophieTids will be the talk of
the town. the management confidently
anticipates, It is Instrumentation and
vocalism spectacularized. The Misses
Gilmore are said to be the comedy hit
OF the bin in their new effusion, THE
Actress and the Maid" Ella Bradna' 5
Horses viii show well trained thorough
breds The Quaker City Quartet will
be among the larger features. The other
acts are said to be successful laughter
and applause winners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
PETITE FRITZ SCHEFF
ATTRACTION AT NATIONAL

So frequent have been the annual Wis
fits or FRITZ Schen to Washington that
a local season would be considered al
most incomplete without her. FRITZ
Schen was formerly with the Metro
poIitan Grand Opera Company, and
that stood her IN gosd stead for entry
in the light operate field. Mime. Sche1
appeared as Musetta in LA Boheme'
and as Media in ''Pagliscci' with the
Conried forces. winning much praise
for her singing of these difficult roles
of grand opera.
in Mile Modesto" IT would seem that
Victor Herbert, the composer, and
Henry Blossom. the liorettist, have
been able to create something that is
worth while. Blossoms book is known
In Washington as a humorous, and al the
same time sane story that has for its
central figure a pretty milliner's assist
ant who studies for the opera stage
at the advice of a wealthy American
The supporting company that Mr.. Dill
bingham wi. send to Washington is
made UP OF the same principals seer
here before, including Robert Michaels
William Pruette, Claude Gillingwater
Leo Mars, Blanche Morrison, Josephine
Bartlett. Bertha Holly, Carlyn Sire
litz. and the sisters Constantine, dane
ers.
The only matinee performance this
week viii be that of Saturday, Wash
ingtCnfs Birthda9.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16

- OUR or hve enthusiastic playgoeTs
- we're discussing the theater offer
ings OF the week
Il saw Lillian Russell in her
new play 'WiIdhre' Monday night. and
] was very much disappointed. almost
dsgusted.- said one member OF the
party. Il went to the BelasCO later in
The week and enjoyed every moment OF
the time. I not only enjoyed the enter
tainment itself, but / had a good time
between the acts because a dramatic
critic on one OF the Washington papers
sat next 10 me. and 1 jollied him on the
pleasure the people in the theater
seemed 10 experience at the performance,
and contrasting this fact with the doleful
faces one is accustomed to seeing at
problem plays. Oh, ] had a fine time,"
concluded the speaker with exuberauce
more because of the belief that he had
effectually suppressed the critic than at
the pleasure derived from The Gay
~ hite Way"
The attitude of this playg0er is typical
Of many people who read dramatic cTitt-
cisms. Merely because the more serious
plays receive analytical reviews and
more or less extended comment the
idea prevails that the writer on the
drama for the newspapers and maya
zines assumes a pose of naughty indif-
ference toward the light and entertain
ing stage product; that ne takes the
position that ne must be above being
amused, and must assume an air of
disdain for everything which the aver
age theatergoer enjoys.
Space Given Plays.
This rather amusing estimate of dra-
matte reviewers is probably the out
growth of the space devoted 10 various
classes Of dramatic offerings. But
merely because a column is devoted 10
q Pinero play while two or three para
graphs are considered sufficient to out
line the salient features of a George
Conan farce does not argue that the
merits OF the two productions as enter
tainments are believed to be in like pro-
portion
Il is an undeniabIe fact that the ma
Jority Of the men and women who pa
tronize the theater go solely for recrea-
ton and amusement, a perfectly leg1ti-
mate and commcndable motive. One
does not expect the man whose mind
is occupied during the day with a null
titude OF business cares 10 relish the
idea of seeing a play Of the
''Rosmersholm'' type two or three times
a week, or once every week. The
Gay White Way or The Prince Chap
(when properly presented offers far
greater relaxation and recreation.
Surfeit Clogs Appetite.
But a surfeit OF Gay White Ways
will inevitably cloy the appetite, and
their cxhiIaTating effect will be losC II
time II is giving the mind all play
and no work in the field OF drama, and
this is as bad. If not worse. than al
work and no play. Our serious dramas
arc the leaveu which, when seen an
dcrstandinSly, serve TO quicken oul
imagination and stimulate our intellect
They are a brain food. whereas tbs
lighter forms of, dramatic entertain
ment are the nerve tonics which en-
able US, while we Tevel in the delights
OF song, dance and jest, TO throw OF
the cares that encompass Us in the
world outside. Farce and Tragedy
, both have their mission on our stage
and he is either an inexcusable poseul
or a man of. warped Judgment and
soured soul who would bar from oul
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16

Rio. Charles Cronin, and Hilda Haw-
1horne. Gay New York" is said 10
tell IN entertaining story that char
acterizes- it as a novel production of its
kind and places it in a class Of its
own. Among the principal song hits
are Cay New York" ''On the Links.
The Chu Chu Cars" and 'Hinkey
Dee The chorus is said TO be one
of the most attractive on the road this
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
COLONIAL BELLIES" AT LYCEUM,

At the Lyceum TheateT. commencing
tomorrow matinee. the COLONEL Bellies
Company will offer a novelty in the
way of female Minstrel first part.
An Afternoon at the Races by which
the first skit is called. is something
away from the ordinary lines OF bur
lesque, Three shows In one is what the
Colonial Bellies claim to offer. First a
minstrel show: second. a vaudeville bill
that includes such as Bed1nI and Ar
thur. Mcfarland and Mcdonald Three
Sisters. Russell Locke and Russell and
Charles Fake; third. a burlesque of
comedy and plenty Of musical numbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
eNNS6oS from
tS@a16e EotEQhts

The Ben Greet Company, appearing a
the Belasco Theater, consists Of thirty
leading English actors direct from old
London town.
Blanche Dayne says that IlJg husband,
VIII Cressy, has played Irish, Chinese,
Italian, and German roles on the stage.
but. she continued, he played them all
with such d pronounced New England
accent that he didn't play them long.
Thomas W. Ross is the seventh star
10 come under the banners of the Henry
=. Harris management. Harris other
stars are Rose Stahl. Robert Edeson,
Edgar Selvyn. Ralph Stuart. FlOrenc6
Roberts, and Henrietta Crosman.
George Ade wrote The Mayor and
the Manicure" in which Eugene Jep-
son will appear here at Chase's
spots" Madden, treasurer of the
CRANKY Theater. Norfolk. Va, spent
Monday and Tuesday i'm this city a guest
OF Manager Weston of the Majestic.
II. B. Warner. who plays the role Of
The Man in Eleanor RobsOn's pro-
duction of "Salomy Jane, which will
be seen at the New National within "A
few weeks, is the son OF the noted
English actor. Charles Warner, chiefly
known for his mastery Interpretation of
the principal role in the famous old
play, Drink"
Sousa' $ organization on the recent Pa
ciic tour was the largest in number
that has crossed the continent. The band
IS the same on the present tour-which
IS the thirty-second semi-annual
Little Imogene Taylor has been en-
gagged by Ben Greet TO play Roxilana
Triplet in. Masks and Faces" and Zoe
in the Wonder Tales" at the Beiascc
Theater.
"The Travelling Salesman" in which
Henry p. Harris will present Thcma.
w. Ross at the Columbia Theater Marcel
Is. has to do with the experiences o
a member Of this fraternity The PLAY
IS in four acts. and is what may b
termed a comedy drama.
Sousa's present organization, ban'
and special soloists. all told. numbe
hfty-five. II is the most expensive body
Sousa has ever carried on tour.
Gus Edwards has composed 'Flirta
ton" "Dictation. "see saw" "Doe'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
"GAY FEW YORK." MUSICAL
ENTERTAINMENT AT MAJESTIC

Three laughs a. minute throughout
the entire performance is what IS
promised amusement lovers at the Ma
jestic next week when the merry must
cal comedy Cay New York" viii be
presented by company. including such
Players as Harry Emerson, Ada Henry,
Mabel Barnes. Richard Bartlett,
Frances Rice, George Wood. VIII p.
Conley, Robert Cunningham, Violet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16

Anybody Want a Blonde" AID Bye,
Bye, Dear Old Broadway" for his big
novelty called Gus Edwards Blonde
Typewriters.
Miss Hattie Fox, appearing with Gay
New York at the Majestic this week.
was born and brought up in this city.
Before going on the stage she sang In
several Of the prominent churches.
The youngest actor in Miss Eleanor
Robson's company that will present
"SalOmy Jane" at the New National
Theater in a few weeks. is Donald Gal
lagher, the nine-year-old youth who
plays the part of Willie Smith. The
boy is the discovery of CLYDE Fitch.
who picked him out and trained him
for the stage two years ago, and to-
day ne draws larger salary than many
a man of four times his age.
Sousa was Frustrated by ptomaine
poisoning at Milwaukee November 27.
1907. Just nine years before. to the
very day, he was Frustrated by typhoid
pneumonia in the identical city and
hotel 1t is safe to gambleSthat Mr..
| Sousa will never take chances on A
third term in Milwaukee
| David Relasco's beautiful Spanish-
Californ IA drama. The Rose Of the
Rancho with the original New York
cast and production headed by Frances
Starr, viii appear at the Belascc Thea
[ ter shortly.
/ Ethel Barrymore is said TO be one of
/ the few actresses on the American stage
over whom women make much ado.
/ The winsomeness of Miss Barrymore is
/ perhaps the main factor III all her work
/ She is mild and almost shy in demeanor
and her face and fingers are extremely
1 delicate. She is able. IN some unex-
/ plaina6ly subtle way. TO send humor
| across the foOtlights that reaches the
hearts Of her women admirers.
George NJ. Cohan and his bride of a
! few months agnes MerrilD are restins
i'm Washington this week after a hon.
/ eymcon in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Co.
han viii attend the opening perform
ance OF, Mile Modiste" at the Nation.
al Monday night.
Billie Burke. known as one of the mos
| beloved of English actresses. will ap
pear in the support OF John Drew tn,
week that he presents his latest sue
: cess, MY Wife" IN Washington.