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New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
PHIL SHERIDAN STATUE.
Monument of the Cavalry Leader for
the Nations Capital.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.1


Washington, Jan. 25,-The General Phil Sheri-
dan monument commission has chosen the model
of Gutzon BOrglum, of New York the design
best fitted to commemorate the deeds of the
great cavalry leader This decision which was
reached on January Il by the commission, COM
posed of Secretary Taft, Lieutenant General
Henry c. Corbin and Brigadier General Michael
V Sheridan, has also the approval of General
Sherdans widow. who has taken a deep interest
in the selection of the model.
Unlike any of the other statues in the
tional capital, Sheridan and his horse will not
be placed upon a high pedestal, but will stand
within three feet of the ground and will be sur
rounded by platform 23 by 81 feet in size.
This platform will be bordered by artistic
marble benches facing the statue and leaving
ample room for fountains. The site for the
statue has already been selected and it will be
placed in the centre of Sheridan Circle at Massa-
Chusetts avenue and 23d street.
Tha statue, 4 miniature of which now stands
in one Of the branches of the War Department,
depicts the general in the act of refining in his
horse and returning a salute of his men. The
statue Will be of heroic size. When completed
the figure will face southeast and will have an
approach Of six low steps, so that free passage
may be maintained along the line of Massachu-
setts avenue.
The sculptor is already at work on his large
model so that the finished statue may be ready
for erection early next autumn All who have
the model pronounce the decision of the
commission excellent and prophesy that the
statue will he one of the most artistic in the
city.
Gutzon Borglum, the designer. is the sculptor
of the Mares of Diomedes. owned by the Metro
politan Museum. and of numerous other works
In various parts of the United States
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
EXPRESSING 4 THOP1I.

DR.. Leopold Jaches. Of Corner's medical
school, recently returned from a study in Eu-
rope Of the use OF the R0ntsen rays. Pausing
in an account of his tour. DR.. Jaches said:
Abroad. as here at home, the great puJics
knowledge of the rays continues rather vague.
Investigators receive all manner Of queer let
ters and requests. Thus I heard in Berlin of
a man who wrote TO a specialist:
Dear Sir: have had a bullet in NY thorax
for eleven years 1 too busy to come to
Berlin, but hope you Will come down here with
your rays, as my case should be worth your
while If you cannot come. send a packet cf
rays. with instructions as TO use, etc. and
Will see if 1 cannot manage to work them my
self
The specialist replied.
Dear Sir: I am sorry that my engagements
prevent my coming to see you. and that an
out of rays just now. If you cannot come 20
Berlin yourself. send me your thOraX by ex-
press. and Will DO the best I can with it."
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
4 GREWSOME FIREPLACE
Nezcgate Prison Furnishes Stones
for Worcester Mayors NanteI.

Worcester Mass, Jan 25--The fireplace in
the summer home of Mayor James Logan. OF
this city is in part constructed Of five stone
slabs from the famous Newgate Prison. which
formerly stood opposite the Old Bailey, in Lon
dom Mr.. Logan's summer home stands upon a
lofty hill at Davis Point, Friendship, Me-, and
commands a broad view Of the Atlantic. The
site is one of the most beautiful on the Maine
coast.
Mr. Logan was in London in 1903 at The time
when Newgate Prison was torn down Hs
bought the five stones which formed the arch
Of the window in the niche. or inset. in the wall
on the corner of Old Bailey and Newgate streets
and had the stones made into a fireplace He
also bought the bars which formed the grate
on the window over the execution door and
these bars have been set in over the manteI
which forms part of the fireplace Chains
which came from the dungeons, are lOoped IN
along the front of the mantel shelf. Mr.. Logan
is believed to be the only American to possess
parts OF the old Jail
Mr.. Logan, who was recently elected Mayor
of Worcester, rose from the ranks Of labor to
be the head Of the United States Envelope Com
pany but he retains his marked democratic
views, and to all his friends he is still known
as Jim" Logan.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
An ODD TR4DE P1GE1NT.
Continued from third page.

ful TO cater to native prejudices, and the ele-
plant is another of India's sacred" animals
Fat, little black and white elephants are painted
on all carts. In especially religious districts the
natives insist on touching the oil elephant when
ever they see it. This necessitates the frequent
repainting Of the wagons, but it helps the sale
Of oil
Ne matter how active the bandits. the Stand
ard oil mule is on his way through the
roughest regions Of Morocco. For this trade
peculiar metal tank which curves over the
mules hack is used. The name of the oil
changes TO Colonial"
II Rumania the Standard probably gets closer
to the consumer than anywhere else in the
world. The housewives are just learning to use
coal oil in their lamps, and they are exceedingly
cautious about it. The oil peder carries his sup
ply in two five gallon cans, swung across his
shoulder He fills the lamps in each cottage,
trims the wicks and prepares them for lighting
without charge. IF he did not thus attend 10
the lamps he would sell little oil.
Dogs are beasts Of oil burden in Holland and
Belgium. The oil pedler's two-wheeled cart.
holding two barrels Of american" oil. is
familiar sight throughout the two countries
Usually there are three stoutly built dogs to
each team. The leader is harnessed between
wooden shafts. and the others pull in traces on
either side Of him. There is a long steering
tongue of wood stretching out in front by which
the oil dealer controls his team. His approach is
announced by the clang of a large brass bell
which hangs from the cart.
Madras could send one of her thrce-ran push
carts These carry forty cases OF oil and ply
between the Company's station and the bazaar.
Two almost naked natives pull this long cart,
while another pushes from behind
In the Philippines a Standard oil parade is
frequent reality. There is competition in the oil
business in the islands. and the parade is
favorte Of advertising Comet OIL" the
Standards insular brand. From time to time
through the streets of Manila a long train OF
from seven to ten yOkcs of native buffalo are
driven. drawing huge cart piled high with
Comet in barrels cans and cases. Each bull
lock has a gayly dressed rider, and seated in
statc the cart is native holding alOft the
American flag. Barllers tell the throngs that
line the sidewalks and crowd balconies that
there is no oil like that of the Americana
\ campaign Of education has been carried on
ali through the foreign field 1t was found nee
ess2ry to teach the natives how to use the oil
after solving the problem Of getting il to them
Cheap lamps, which will burn with little or no
attention. have been manufactured by the hur
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
4 MARK or GENIUS.

At the recent sale Of the Stanford White col
lection, Miss Elsie De Wolfe told not inappro-
pirate architect story.
A gentleman stopped architect on the
street" she began. Good morning. Mr.. Blank
the architect said Are you thinking of build
ing again?
NO. said the other stopped you to In
quire If you could take my son into your Office
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

dreds Of thousands. and in many fields have
been distributed free of cost in order to en-
courage the use of oil. The foreign trade, the
managers say, is constantly growing and will
continue to grow. The best part Of ii, from the
standpoint Of Mr. Rockefeller and his associates,
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
"Humph, What's he done"

"Humph What's he done"
HE designed a garden for our Christmas
tree
".Well. what is there remarkable about it,?
asked the architect, impatiently.
Why, sir said the other, he designed that
garden to cost So and it actually cost S37.'"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

as an apprentice. With training L think ne
would some day prove magnificent architect
"He has shown some talent, has her said
the architect, glumly, for he was disappointed
at not getting another contract
Talent? Genius, sir: positive genius1
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
PROFESSOR WAC.

Notwithstanding is preying on my mind.
Professor Wit must be very hungry.-Yale
Record.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

is that most OF the territory IS out of the reach
If electric lights for scores OF years to come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
DIVORCES BOGUS HERO.
CHARGING MANY CRIMES

NEW YORK. March 3.-Sustaining
the allegations Of Mrs. Edith Gamble
Fitzgerald, daughter OF a wealthy COM
mission merchant Of this city, that
her husband induced her &c wed him
by publishing in newspapers a false
biography Of himsel, TO the effect that
he was a hero who had saved many
lives and was connected with a noble
family in England. Justice Hendrick
yesterday granted her an interIocutory
decree annuiling her marriage 10 David
c. Fitzgerald, formerly an attorney OF
Buffalo.
II was she ~n that Fitzgerald had
published statements that he had saved
a woman from drowning, had stopped
a runaway horse. thus rescuing two
other women; had been engaged as at
tcrney TO manage an estate valued at
Sl5,00000O. and that he had accomplish
ed many ether great things, all Of
which ought 10 make MIN dear to the
heart Of a trusting woman. Mrs Fitz-
gerald said she found that almost all
Of the published biographies were un-
true. and that, on the contrary. F1tz-
gerald had been accused OF many
crimes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
TAFT MEN SCORE
IN MASSACHUSETTS
Choice of Meyer as Con-
Yention Chairmen
AugurS Well.
Victory in Bay State Will
Mean Much in New
England.

Taft leaders are greatly pleased at
the recent action Of the Republican
State committee in Massachusetts IN
selecting Postmaster General Meyer as
chairman OF the approaching State con-
vention. Mr.. Meyer is an avowed Taft
supporter, and the fact that he has been
selected for chairman is considered by
the Taft men as assurance that they
viii not get the worst Of the deal IN
Massachusetts. In fact. they consider
II as a certain sign that a large share
OF the Massachusetts delegates viii be
for Taft. despite the efforts OF Senator
Murray Crane 10 prevent Taft getting
delegates in that State.
Lately. there have been many evi-
dences that the trend Of things IN New
England was not such as to strengthen
Governor Hughes, on whom Senator
Crane and his followers were relying TO
hold much New England support from
Taft. 1t seems likely that Senator Knox
viii get more support in New England
than Hughes. The disappointment OF
politicians IN that part OF the country
over the Hughes movement, I'm the opin-
ION OF TAFT leaders. is helping their
candidate.
At any rate, the Massachusetts, con-
ventiOn, which VIII be held soon, VIII be
looked on as a pretty accurate test OF
New England sentiment. II the Taft
forces are able 10 CO ntrol a majority Of
the Massachusetts delegation, they viii
have no difficulty ia getting a large
contingent Of delegates out Of the other
New England States. II Taft loses in
Massachusetts,, then his opponents will
take heart and viii do their best TO
block his progress IN the rest Of New
England.
II is the purpose OF the Tart leaders
now 70 get as many instructed delega-
tons as possible, and get them early.
They want instructions for the moral
effect in States that are doubtful. kan
sas, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska are
set down for early conventions. and
the Taft forces are oOing their utmost
TO get instructions IN these States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
SENIOR CREEL'S BANK
ROBBED OF $4,000

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, March g.
Rurales are securing tn country toward
the United States border for the rob
bers who stole S2s5,OOO in Mexican bank
notes by tunneling under and into the
vault OF the Banco de hIinero. OF which
Enrique Creel, governor Of the State
OF Chihuahua and Mexican ambassador
to the United States, is president and
principal stockholder.
While the rurales are closely watch
ing the Mexican side Of the border and
a request has been made upon the
United States immigration and customs
authorities 10 keep a close watch for
the fleeing outlaws. the impression here
is that the band has reached the noun
famous country west Of chihuahua,
where there are many excellent places
to hide until the hunt is relaxed. Small
towns within a radius OF 100 miles are
also being ransacked. and several ar
rests have been made on suspicion.
Not only are the authorities alarmed
by the proportions OF the theft. but it
Is feared the success OF the venture Will
be followed by further outbreaks OF
cutIawry, which has long been prac-
tically stamped out. Large rewards are
offered for the thieves capture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
ENTERTAINMENT
AT CHASE'S THIS WEEK

There is entertainment provided for
almost every variety OF vaudeville pa
trOn at Chase's this week, although the
bill cannot be said to be quite up to
the record-brealIer offered the week pre-
ceding.
Valerie Bergere and company. in a
one-aCt comedy called 'Billie's First
Love" is the headliner, and although
Miss Bergere might have been AFFORDED
a little better sketch, the present We
hiCle gives her excellent opportunity 10
exhibit her versatile talents, which she
did TO the satisfaction Of the audience
She is assisted by Herbert Warren and
Emma Campbell, who handled the roles
well.
Raymond and CaverIy. in songs and
indiscriminate juggling Of mixed Ger
man and English. really received the
glad hand" of the evening. and are
good in their line. The Jupiter Brothers
put on a novel cowboy mystiication act,
using the familiar cabinet" Their Of
fering is new and they made good on
the mystery feature.
The SandWinas are seen in an exhibit
tiOn Of physical strength. the woman in
the case doing some graceful and ex-
tTaOrdinaTy aCTObatiC feats. Herbert
Cyril billed as 1.-THE London Johnnie ."
sang few typical London songs, who
perhaps accounts for the inability OF
the audience to enthuse over his turn.
Catherine Hayes and Sabel Johnson
in their sketch "A Dream Of BABY
Days" contributed greatly to the fun
of the evening. They make no pre-
tense at being anything but fat and
jolly, and were favOrites from the first
The Sleedes present a laughable pan
tOmime sketch. aided by black curtain
and disappearing objects. called 'aThe
new in conception, # was well arranged
and executed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
More Light on the Western Maryland Gas
Company.

The Western Maryland Gas Company going to bring gas IS
cents per thousand right up the doors of Washington but
bring in
Circumstances such that suspicion has naturally been aroused
that the Western Maryland may be affiliated al least genemen
understanding, with the Washington Gas Monopoly.
The fact that the counsel for the Western Maryland also the
sci for the Washington Gas interests has at least added interest
lectures about the possible relations and the obvious good feeling
tween two interests which might be expected be bitterly hostile
There man in the Western Maryland Company who
gas expert He Justin D. Nohp. Mr. Norhp has been frank
enough admit of the things about reasonable cost of making
and distributing gas which The Times has been urging for months past
There no excuse for any company this section charging more
than S. per thousand for artificial gas according to Mr. Nortn
Such price will every legitimate item which could be
charged to the consumer, and make the business profitable
What did Tom L. Johnson mayor Of Cleveland say?
He told The Times that 90 cents would be generous price for gas
in Washington. ,
Sounds cheap, compared with the 81 collected here
Yet in Mr. JOson town they set their gas 90 cents and the
gas business still highly profitable
does that all these demonstrations and Illustrations ought
convince the most obdu friend the Gas Monopoly of the
justice of the peoples demand for fair prices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
ITexas" at the Academy.

The popularity OF Texas" has not
waned- Last night the production. under
the management OF BrOadhurst and
Currie. opened its third engagement at
the Academy OF Music 10 a capacity
audience. It is by far one o. the best
plays that IS offered at this playhouse.
il deals with the rough life OF Western
rCnchmen, a type of play that has been
popular in the higher priced theaters
in recent years. The story IS smoothly
told and very dramatic.
Colonel West owns a ranch in West
Texas He has not been lucky IN his
management. and finds il hard TO meet
expenses. An Englishman, Lord Trevor,
discovers gold on the ranch and wishes
to buy fl. This plan Is frustrated by
Jack Dallam, who is In lore with
Texas West, and who suddenly comes
In possession Of money by discovery of
oil on his own land. Jack buys the
ranch and thus Texas" wins the old
home back TO the family.
The play is we'll staged, with a
capable cast. Gere Gauntier was charm
ing in the title role. Edward Archer. as
PasuuaIe, the hah-breed, repeated a
mastery Interpretation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03

ing, in the thirty-five years ended
January l, 1905, the consumption of
cigars increased sevenfold, and the
population Of the country but two
fold. In the calendar year 1904 a
total of 7,376,669,742 cigars were
made in this country and 3,483, $685.
42s cigarettes.
The census of 1905 dwells on the
interesting circumstance that he
manufacture of cigars and cigar
cites is one of the few factory in
dustries to be found in every State
and Territory. New York led in the
returns, with a product valued at
S6C,623,6l7. Mississippi came last,
with a total of $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
Circus Changes.

The Greatest Show on Earth Is
coming out of winter quarters in a
couple of weeks and-but read this
strange and incredible report:
The circus is going to worry along
without any freaks this year, because
the novelty has worn on of the old
standbys, and nobody can be found TO
take their places and provide novelty
in that particular line. The freak busi-
ness is getting so poor, the circus people
say, that the high class folks or old
don't 90 to IL any more, and besides
folks are getting tired Of 'em anyhow.
What does it -nean2 Is the living
skeleton to set NJ a restaurant and
the fat lady, with her certified $50
pounds, to go housekeeping in a
two-by-three fat with a htchenette
she who has always seemed
cramped in a tent? And of what
further use TO the tattooed man viii
be the cyclorama on his front and
back? And the French giantess and
the liliputians-can it be that they
have lost their drawing power?
Truly, it appears to be the begin
ming of the end. For what have
they substituted for the old stand
bys? A tropical bird shOw-some-
thing to be seen in any milliner's
window! 1t is only a step farther
to a baby show in one ring, a spell
ing bee in another, and a stump
speech in the third, with muck
rakers and nature takers posing on
She trapezes. The street parade is
already a bygone and it looks as if
the only consolation of the future
viii be a visit to the National Mu-
scum 70 see the stuffed Jumbo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
POSTsCPTPTS

Elghty-four Illinois counties VIII hold
local option elections I'm the spring.
In Germany there are fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class Of w0rkingInen.
The passenger traffic over the English
Channel last year was 42S. $50. an increase
OF 1900 over the preceding year
There IS more than $3.50 900 I'm tbs
treasury Of New York city, due to
former employees of the city. but which
has never been called for.
The works Of the late Augustus s..
Gaudens, the sculptor. are TO be ex-
hibited in the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art, New York city. during next month.
The American Locomotive Compan,-
Of Richmond, Va, has just set up eighty
locomotives and two steam shOveIs for
the South ManchuFian railway at DaInv-
THE Bluejackets' Friends" Society
has been Incorporated IN Boston. The
object is 70 protect navy boys from dis
elimination In places of amusement.
Another attempt has failed to wrest
from the sands Of the Mexican shore
line the treasure supposed 10 be living
with the bones Of the steamer Golden
Gate. which was burned OF Nauzaniu1
in 1852
Timothy D, Sullivan, the New York
politician, once each year gives to
every man in his district in need q new
pair Of shoes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
"Reactionaries" With Taft;
Middle West Suspicious

Some very plain talk IS being in
dulged by the political representatives
OF Senator La Follette's Presidential
compaign. concerning the lineup OF
forces for Secretary Taft. 1t is charged
that all the old--me ''reactionaries" IN
the Republican party. the people VINO
have been VIGOROUSLY opposed TO the
Roosevelt policies, are now supporting
Taft.
This charge comes from the Middle
West. where La FoiIette Is cOntesung
with Taft for the support OF several
States The anti-Taft people have for
some time recognized that La Toilette
was the strongest man in a number Of
states and the Wisconsin man has
b zen given the right Of way, the ether
candidates keeping out OF the field.
Minnesota has been conceded tOr d
month to lie between these two Ne
braslla's Hughes people tried TO or
game. but failed. and have abandoned
the field, until there is no contest, ex-
sept that between the Ohio and Wiscon-
SIN candidates. Much the same situa-
ton obtains in the two DakCtas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
l.Happv HoOligang-Maiestic.

With all the snap and dash promised
by the press agent. Happy Hooligan"
appeared TO the delighted patrons OF the
Majestic last evening.
A wealthy Widows trip around the
world gave every excuse to surround
her tour with the most attractive Of
songs, music, and dances.
The stage setting was most pictur-
escue, the costumes charming and re-
freshingly new. Eddie DeMoyer, who
appeared as Happy Hooligan, received
round after round of applause, his
agility and clever dancing delightinR
the house even more than his comedy
work.
Dave whitley gave an amusing de-
lineatiOn OF the gullfble Max Guggen-
heimer. His scene in the pawn shop
with Donald MacGregor and Joe d. Sui
Ivan especially delighted the audience.
Nile. Valesca as Rose, had several
songs which She gave with excellent eff.
feet. Fer spOntaneity and finish the
chorus is one Of the most satisfactory
seen at the playhouse this season, COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-03
A REASONABLE DOUBT.

It happened on a Pullman car between
New York ana Chicago. says the Cleve-
land Leader. Dinner having been nm
ished, the gentlemen assembled IN the
smoking room 20 enjoy thelr cigars,
During the time I was in the waT, ="
said the quiet man, ] saw very won
derful thing in the line Of surgical
operations
"A friend OF mine was shot through
the right breast, the bullet passing
clear through him. The presence of mind
OF his companion undoubtedly saved his
lSfe.
He wrapped his handkerchief around
the ramrod Of his gun. and, pushing Il
through the path made 10y the bullet
cleared the wound OF all poisonous lead.
know il is hard 10 believe, but. gem
tlemen, the nan still lives 10 tell the
tale
(which nan?" inquired the slim pas
senger on the other seat, quletly."
''The wounded one, OF course" ex-
claimed the old soldier, scOrnfully.
oh. ] beg pardon; 1 Thoughts u might
be the othsAz"