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The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
DECLARES HAMLET WAS SANE.
Interesting Lecture Given by DR..
Grfggs Last Night

That Hamlet. as portrayed By Snakes
peare, was not insane was shown by DR..
Edward Howard Griggs IN his lecture on
Facing the mystery at the Church Of
our Father. Thirteenth and L streets
northwest. last evening.
The lecturer discussed the four TRACE
dies in this popular play; hrs:, Of the
thought or inner conflict in Hamlet OF
the guilt Of the King his uncle: Of the
weakness ot his mother. the Queen. He
pictured Polonius as the gUrrulous. pru-
dental counselor, and termed Ophelia the
creature Of fate.
The play Hamlet" said the speaker.
anticipates the peculiarly modern prob
lens Of lie More than any other drama
it interests the average public audience.
Hamlet. the central character. more than
any other force, causes the play to stand
out prominently and dominate mans
spirit
Referring 10 the soliloquies that have
ever been famous characteristics Of this
drama. Dr. GrigEs said:
Hamlet was acutely moral IN his sen
sibility. He was shocked by the incestu-
Gus circumstances that confronted him:
hence we may sum Up in his SOIIOQuies
the words. why should live, why should
any one live burdened with my thoughts? p
When we consider that Hamlet
made his boon companion. Horatius.
swear not 10 tell OF his meeting with the
ghost. and warned him that from thence
forward he would act as a mentally dis
turbed man. one can hardly understand
why commentators say Hamlet was in
sane.
Hamlet was far from being insane, as
hts actions reveal He was prompted in
his acts by that intellectual generaliza-
tion which caused him 20 slowly plan his
revenge upon the King. His friends.
with the exception OF Horatio. failed him.
He became a pessimist. always planning
and thinking; cut of from the world Of
action. he gradually became melancholy.
but never arrived al that state where man
may be termed medically insane
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

DR.. Pallen has volunteered his services
for this occasion, through spirit of
loyalty 10 his Alma Mater, and the wish
to aid the hospital founded in 1891 by Rev.
Havens Richards. 5. J., president OF
Georgetown University, at the instiga-
ton Of the medical faculty Of the college.
Distinguished in the lecture field. and
famous as editor. journalist. poet. and
essayist, DIR Pallen has a wide acquaint-
ance in this city, where he has been
prominently Identified with the social
life Of the nations Capital since the
years Of his college course at Georgetown,
ana is well known in literary circles and
club life OF Washington, New York and
St. Louis
The theme OF the lecture suggests an
evening Of much enjoyment and will af-
ford the eminent speaker an excellent
opportunity TO portray the life and char
acter Of the worlds greatest navigator,
and the supernatural motive which
prompted Columbus TO plan his mo-
mentous voyage.
Conde B Pallen was born in St. Louis,
Mo. and can claim kindred with two OF
the oldest French families among -he
pioneers Of the Louisiana Purchase"
On his mothers side. descended from lie
Moyne de St Helene, he is a descendant
OF that Chevalier Benoist who came to
New France commissioned by Louis XIV.
His college course was made az George
town University, from which he was
graduated In 1880. received the degree
Of Ph. ID. in 1885 and OF LII. d. in 1886.
He took a special course OF study at
St Louis University in 1850 For ten
years, 1sS7-lSe7. he edited the Church OF
Progress and Catholic World OF st. Louis.
and since 1855 has been a well known
figure IN the lecture field on literary
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
WEST VIRGINIA is PRAISED
Ninth Annual Dinner Given by the
State Association.
Guests OF Honor, Representatives
Hubbard and SturEiSs. New
Members of Congress-.

The ninth annual dinner OF the West
Virginia Association was held last night
at the Riggs House, in honor OF the two
new Representatives from that State.
Hon. William P. Hubbard and Hon.
George c. Sturgiss.
c. NJ. Shinn acted as toastmaster. and
J. NJ De Grange. chairman Of the COM
mittee on arrangements. managed the af-
fair.
Senator Scott made a speech OF well
come TO the Representatives. and a teIe-
gram was read from Senator Elkins. say
ing he would not be able TO be present.
being out Of the city. A letter Of regret
from President Roosevelt was also read.
Responses were made by Represent
atives Hubbard and Sturgiss. The for
mer. in his speech, sounded the praises
Of West Virginia. and pointed out the
troubles OF a new Congressman The
term OF Representative. he said. was so
short that he was just getting used to
the Office when he was up for reelection.
Representative Sturgiss praised the
loyalty Of West Virginia TO the Union,
and reviewed the history Of the State
during its early days. when it was di-
vorced from the mother State. He added:
West Virginia is the only real and
surviving product of the war Of the re-
belllon. the only part OF the United States
that was affected and grew out OF the
war. II has turned out the bravest and
most loyal men that cver fought for this
country. am proud Of our record Of the
war We are blessed with the feeling of
civic righteousness as well as patriot
isim."
Representative Gaines. after telling of
the wonderful resources of the State.
said that the Representative has no
rights worth recognizing, and the new
Congressman is worse off than that if
such were possible. He also paid a glow
Ing tribute to j. W. De Grange. who he
said. was the leading spirit and guiding
star OF the life Of the association. and
had made the organization what Il is
EX-GOv. q. W. Atkinson. Of West V1r
ginia, spoke on The ladies'" and said he
thought far more of the women OF this
country than he did OF the men. ..Nhat
we need. however. is more mothers. There
is Mothers Congress in session in this
city at present, and 1t Is most com
mendable organization. What NAPOLEON
said Of France can be applied to this
country"
II. NJ. Camp Of Connecticut. president
OF the League of State Republican Clubs
told OF the necessity Of organization and
the excellent work being done by the
State societies in the District. and espe-
cially that of West Virginia
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
ANOTHER CHAPTER is ADDED
CaVeat Filed Against Probate of the
Cotton viii.
Little SRcher Child Arrives Here
from Paris TO BE Present at
Trial of the Case.

Still another TO the numerous chapters
in the litigation over the estate LETT
by Mrs. Ellen NJ Cotton, who died
in February. 1895. was added yesterday.
when a formal caveat against the pro
batting OF the instrument was filed by
her seven-year-old eat-grandchild. Hell
en- Margaret Beatrice Sacher. Of Paris.
The caveat was filed by Charles L.
Frailey. who has been appointed her
guardian ad litem. The child arrived in
the city Tuesday TO attend the trial of
the suits instituted in her behalf She is
accompanied by her father. Siegfried
Sacher.
The caveat is brief, and denies that the
instrument which has been offered for
probate. bearing date December ;. 1904.
Is the last will and testament of Mrs.
Cotton, and that If II was executed by
her she was not OF sound mind, and that
It was obtained through the undue intiu-
ence of Walter ]. Bartnett the executor
named.
The trial Of the issue framed by Jus
tice Barnard. upon application Of Attor-
neys Worthington and Donaldson. who
represent the child. as to whether Mrs.
Cotton died intestate or not. was to have
begun yesterday, but was postponed on
account Of the fling Of the caveat. A
special appeal may be taken by Mrs.
Catherine Martin Dahlgren, chief bene-
fciary Of the will. from Justice Barnard's s
action in framing the issue Attorneys
Syme and Douglas. on behalf OF Mrs.
Cotton was filed here, and that the trial
OF the case as 90 the senuineness- of the
instrument should proceed before an is
sue as TO intestancy.
Mrs. Cotton left an estate variously esti-
mated at from $4,000 to 100000.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
BOARDING SCHOOL TRAGEDY
PrOpretors Of Girls Academy Found
Dead in Bed.
One Boston Teacher Loses Her Mind.
Kills Friend, and Then
Self.

Boston. March u-SufeTing from mel
ancholia. due 10 overworl. Miss Sarah
Chamberlain Weede. Of Philadelphia. some
time in tho night, shot and killed Miss
Elizabeth Bailey Hardee OF East Savan-
nah. Ca. and then committed suicide. al
the Laurence School for girls in the Fen
way district The bodies cf the two
women were found in bed to-day by Mrs.
Page. matron Of the school
The Laurens School was established last
fall by Miss Hardee and Miss Weede. On
october last, the day the school opened.
Miss Weede broke down from Overwork.
and was committed 20 a sanatorium in
Newton, 10 be treated for nervous pros
rration.
Last night Miss Weede escaped from
the ssnatorium, aud made her way to the
school She appeared 10 be badly de-
ranged mentally. acting in a peculiar
manner. and occasionally making inco-
herent remarks. A fruitleSS attempt was
made 10 communicate with the authori-
ties Of the sanatoriunl. and AZ length Miss
Hardee succeeded in getting Miss Weede
10 so 10 bed.
Miss Hardee retired at the same time
as Miss WeeGe. and the two women occu-
pied Miss Hardee's bedroom on the third
floor OF the school building
Both women were awakened by Mrs
Page about a. m. and notified that they
must get W II they wished 10 catch the
7:25 train. on which Miss Weede was 10 be
taken back 20 West Newton.
Mrs Page then left them. and a few
moments later the shooting occurred. Mrs.
Page thinks the mention Of returning 10
The sanatorium must have excited and
ansered Miss Weede and induced the
shooting.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
Smile of Fat Man
Sadder Than Tears
Beneath n show Of JOY Lies the Gloomy
Vision Of the Grim Reaper


We have learned to know that the
adage, Laugh and grow fat" is Just as
untrue as the early-to-bed-and-
rise hb. 1t does not usually make a man
healthy, wealthy. and wise. al least, not
in our day.
And so We are beginning 70 realize that
fat is a very dangerous disease, and not a
state Of sigsling happiness.
Many fat people haw-haw in public. and
wear their thumbs IN their vest arm-pits
lust as a safety valve 20 their misery. and
20 make US believe that their smiles are
genuine.
Some are really jolly, but not because
they are fat To most Of the Jolly ones. as
well as 10 the others, every coming and
going OF their breath is "a puff Of misery.
and their smiles are sadder than the tears
of childhood.
Most fat people viii not acknowledge ii.
but deep down In their hearts they know
this is true. They know that smiles avail
not. and that the same heart which tries
o be happy, that same moment is being
clutChed by death fat. slowly but surely.
To be finally smcthered and made silent
fo rever. Some do not know what is going
20 happen, but they feel that something
might. They may well be apprehensive.
Hengo as redUcer Of fat and a cure OF
Ael ulse<ASe Is 4 NrodsVflQ 20 every rat man
and woman in the world II is the new
method. the only safe method. RengO re-
ducss you. while at the same time max
ing you feel better and stronger.
There Is nothing Just as good' as
Rengo. For sale by all druggists at 81 90
per fujl-sized box. or By mail prepaid. BY
The Rengo Co. S222 RengO Bldg, Detroit.
Nigh The company will gladly send YOU
trial package free by mail. If you write
them 3hect 10 Detroit: no free packages
at drizg stores.
For sale and recommended in Washing
ton by Peoples Drug Store. S24 7th ST..
H. Evans. 924 F ST. NV; Afleck's Drug
Store. 1929 Pa. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
SUNDAY LAW AND LIQUOR.
Opposition to Both Finds Expression
fn Resolution


National Rifles Armory was filed 10 its
capacity last night with enthusiastic
anti-Sunday legislation and prohibition
workers. The occasion was a mass meet
ing held under the auspices OF the Re
ligious Liberty Bureau.
Resolutions were adopted protesting
against the passage Of bills now before
Congress which look to the enforcement
of Sunday as a day OF rest, and also
against she public sale Of intoxicating
liquors In the District of Columbia and
anywhere IN the nation
K G. Russell. chairman OF the bureau,
opened the meeting with a short address
He said the proposed legislation to secure
a Sunday law for the District of COlum-
bia, should 1t pass. would be a long step
backward, and In the end would result in
all the evils that must inevitably follow
in the train Of religious legislation.
Mrs. Margaret ]. Biz. national lecturer
OF the medical temperance department Of
the " c. r. l.. spoke on why prohibit
the liquor trafflc?" She said the saloons
OF the National Capital were licensed dens
Of evil, and that rlany a mothers son has
been lured into them by the gay music
and the gilded ard fancy finished loung-
ing places. She also cited the effects of
prohibition in the several prohibition
States, and how il would affect the Dis
tTict.
rs Sunday legislation religious legis-
lationg' was the topic of the talk by G.
z. Thompson. national evangelist.
Mr.. Thompson said the meetings held
and the cries for Sunday legislation
simply meant religious legislation He
went into a general review of the many
meetings held in all parts OF the coun-
try on the Sunday legislation question.
A. G.. Daniels, president general Con-
ference of the SeVenth-day Adventists.
spoke on the dangers of religious Iegisla-
ton. w. A. COlcord gave review of the
Sunday bills now pending in Congress.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
LITTLE HUNGARY OPENED.
Splendid New Cafe Established in
g Street.

Little Hungary" the new cafe and
restaurant recently established at III G
street northwest, was formally opened
last evening. Under the direction Of
Pail HOluDka. the Royal Hungarian Or
chestra, of New York. gave a select
concert.
The new cafe has been completed and
fitted up by the proprietor. I Lefko.
al a cost Of $4,000. and is an exact re-
production OF the restaurant Of that
name in New Ycrk City. Besides the
main dining room on the second aoor,
there are four smaller dining apart
ments and a spacious buffet
II is the purpose Of the management
10 serve. in addition 10 the regular fare.
an excellent Hungarian cuisine Every
thing has been installed 20 make the
little Hungary" an up-to-date estab-
lfshment
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
HOLD GUARD INSPECTION.
Third Battalion, Second Regiment,
Tried Out by Maj. Diekman.

Fully armed and equipped to take the
field the Third Battalion of the Second
Regiment District National Guard, was
inspected in the armory last night by
Mai J. T. Dickman. Thirteenth Cavalry,
L. s. A.
Companies 1, X, L, and NJ. commanded
respectively, by Capts. Alexander Sum-
mers. Marshall Magruder. T. S. O'HaI-
loran, and G. Z. Toson. executed the
manual Of arms Mai Dickman was as
sisted by Lieut. Col. l.. NJ Brett. y. g.
ID. c.. and Capt. Edward F. Riggs.
Mai. W. f. Harvey was I'm command OF
the battalion. He was assisted by Lieut.
r II. Heidenreich and Lieut.. Charles H.
Bowker.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

subjects and a contributor on phil 1sOphi-
cal and literary topics to many publica-
tlons. tie is the author OF II Phil
osOphy OF Literature, - "Epochs Of Litera-
ture.' What is Liberalism" The Death
OF Sir LauncelOt," and other poems His In
depreciation and comments on The Idyls
Of the King" drew from TennysOn him
self personal letter OF congratulation
and appreciation.
When the Omar Khayydm cult was AT
the height Of its success. Dr. Pallen pub
lished poem called The New Rubaiylt
the Catholic protest against the Per
slams philosophy.
Many of Or. Palien's writings have
elected unstinted praise from noted
critics, One writer has said. Z" The Death
or Sir LauncelOt' is a Tennysonlan poem
written in blank verse. never less melodi-
Gus than TennysOns best, and with only
the rarest flowers in the meter. With
Intense melody and almost perfect meas
ure its pauses are so handled that IL
is cs easy TO recall as prose This can
hardly be said even OF the best blank
verse Of Tennyson. and It cannot be
said at all Of the great mass Of Eng
lish blank verse"
On the occasion OF the centenary cele-
bration OF Georgetown University, in 1S9
DR.. Pallen was chosen 10 write the COM
memorative ode. This effort alone Is
sufficient title TO the great name OF puct.
DR. Pallen IS at present mar aging editor
Of the Catholic Encyclopedia, a work OF
great scope and character. intended 10
include IN fifteen volumes 30.G1 articles
covering all questions bearing on the
origin, constitution, and development OF
the Catholic Church. The first volume
Of this encyclopedia was published last
year.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Annapolis. March 1.-THE local option
bill was killed in the house to-day by a
vote OF 43 TO &C.
The vote followed q lengthy debate.
and motion by Mr.. Jones. OF Wicomico.
that the measure be substituted for the
unfavorable report. He asked for the
roll call AS soon as this question had
been disposed OF Mr.. Dawkins asked that
the vote be reconsidered and laid on the
table, with the view of preventing the
subject matter OF the bill being considered
during the remainder Of the session. The
vote was the same.
Mr.. William II. Anderson. the agent OF
the Ant-Saloon League, realized early in
the day that the chances Of success were
not bright for the local option bill He
expected 10 make a fight for the measure
that is pending in the senate. with the
view of throwing the whole responsibility
upon the house. As the bill was so effec-
tually killed he may abandon his purpose
Delegate jones' view.
When the report was made Mr.. Jones
Of Wicomico. said:
"If this prohibition movement is to
way now proposed is the best way in
which this question can be settled2 This
sentiment is going 20 grow. It is not
confined TO the United States. but Il Is on
in England and IN Germany, and I say
TO you IN ali confidence that II this move
ment is deferred it will result iD absolute
prohibition in the State OF Maryland"
Il believe" said Mr. Lehmayer, that
sentiment is against this bill. II the
sentiment IN Baltimore City is against
II. can see no reason why il should be
fastened upon US 1 have served several
sessions in the general assembly. and
have never yet failed to support a local
delegation from the counties that de-
manded legislation along these lines"
This bill said MIR. Dewkins, has
caused US more trouble, and created more
work than this measure now before US
1 do not believe the best people or this
State ere in favor of this BILL
Mr.. Marriott Against 1t.
Mr.. Marriott said:
Il have concluded. in all Justice and
fairness, that the advocates OF local op-
ton Will not be deprived OF any liberty
or pleasure or loss or discomfort II the
saloon continues TO exist; have con-
Cluded that the patron OF the saloon or
cafe in a measure will be deprived Of
his personal liberty and pleasure, and In
some cases discomfort il the sale OF
beverages be discontinued; the owner OF
these properties will suffer a great loss,
end these patrons. whose interests 1 have
under consideration are the respectable
element. the element who have respect
for the law, who are law-abiding citizens.
ard not the unfortunates who bear a
cross which deprives them Of the happi-
ness Of home, who defy the laws OF ma
tnre by excessive drink, and who defy
the laws OF the land by their wilifui dis
regard Of all laws"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
GET TRACTION TERMINAL.
Annapolis Land Company Purchases
Property for Electric Road.

Annapolis Land Company Purchases
Property for Electric Road.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Md, March ia big deal
in real estate was closed yesterday. by
which the Annapolis Land and Improve
ment Company obtained control OF the
property known as the Hughes block,
bounded by College avenue and Bladen
street
Although not officially announced. it IS
generally understood that the property
viii subsequently be leased to the Mary
land Electric Railways Annapolis and
Baltimore Short Line for the purposes
Of a terminal station, as that line Is now
under course Of electrihcation.
The short line enters the city by way
OF Bladen street. That the railway com
pany viii eventually take over the prop
erty is regarded as significant, as She'll
man IS. Brown. the superintendent OF the
electric railway. is president OF the land
and Improvement company.
II is understood that the price paid for
the property was upward of $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
fpru fr.lovNrr,, 50

SD King Street.
Alexandria. Va. March IA Civil
Service examination was held to-day at
the post-ofiee here for topographie-copy-
ist. craftsman, and other positions.
Seventy-fve applicants stood tke exami-
nation. which was conducted by Exam
iner Fisher. Of Washington. assisted by
the members OF the local board. An ex-
animation for wiremen was also held to-
day by Examiner y. L. Williamson. as
sisted by the local board. There were
twelve applicants.
Thomas Dove and Thomas Stocks. both
of Loudoun County, Va, are being held
by the government authorities on a
charge Of violating the internal revenue
win be given a preliminary hearing to-
morrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock before
United States Commissioner R. p. w.
Garnett and the hearing Of Stocks case
is slated for Saturday afternoon.
A teiephonic message was received by
the police this morning announcing that
a dead or dying man was lying in the
lane adjoining the Penny Hill Cemetery
Policemen Bell and RaWlett, after inVes-
tlgati0n, brought an old offender 10 po-
lice headquarters dead drunk.
The bond Of $50 given by c. H. Chaun-
cey TO answer a charge OF falling 10
support his wife, and which was declared
to be forfeited. has been renewed. Mr.
Chauncey was 10 have appeared before
the grand jury at the regular April term
OF court and not at this term. As soon as
the oversight was brought 10 the atten-
ton OF Commonwealth Attorney sam
uel @. Brent it was at once rectifed,
and Mr.. Chauncey will appear at the
April term or court
The funeral Of Mrs. Anna Schlichtins,
whose death occur ed Sunday last. took
place az $50 O'Clock this morning from
81. Mary's Catholic Church Rev Father
Cutler conducted the services. The pail
bearers were Edward Charles. John Alex
ander. Isaac Dean. and Harvey Grant.
The interment was in 81. Mary's Gene
terry.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
An Auto Runnr,nr-

An electric runabout. owned by Wal
ter Easton. living at the Arlington Hotel.
becoming restless after remaining sta
toned for some time In Vermont avenue
between Fl and streets. started across
the avenue shortly before O'Clock last
night on a trip. Before il could be stop
ped II ran into carriage owned by Jus
tice Anderson. of the District Supreme
Court. The carriage and runabOut We're
slightly damaged. Further operations
were stopped when the power Of the run
about was shut off. How it started is a
mystery.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
Ladies' congregational Club Meeting

Wives. daughters. sisters, and mothers
of Senator's and Representatives in Con
gress met az the New Willard yesterday
afternoon TO organize a club. Another
meeting viii be held next Wednesday
morning at the home Of Mrs. J. Sloat
Fassstt. Among those interested are Mrs
Crane. Mrs. Dolliyer. Mrs. Julius Kahn,
Mrs Payne. Mrs John Sharp Williams,
and Mrs. Champ Clark
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
PUZZLED BY EMMA GOLDMAN.
Got Back Into America by AirShip,
Suggests Commissioner Sargent.

Il don't know how she got in unless
she used balloon or an airship," said
Commissioner of immigration Sargent
yesterday when shown a dispatch from
Chicago stating that investigation Is be-
ing carried on by the Bureau Of Immigra-
tion and Naturalization to determine how
Emma Goldman, queen" Of the anar-
chists, returned to the United States af-
ter the Congress Of Anarchists in Am
sterdam.
Commissioner Sargent admitted he had
directed that a searching inquiry be made
as to the point at which the Goldman
woman entered and to locate the identity
OF the official whose duty it was. under
express instruction. TO prevent her ad-
mission.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Plans for a reception 70 William Jen-
nings Bryan on his next visit 70 Washing
ton are on foot, and already the Univers-
ity OF Nebraska Alumni Association has
made arrangements to extend a welcome.