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The Washington times., 1908-09-03
The Record for Mr.. Taft.

William Mckinley picked William
Il. Taft for the difficult and thank
less task Of governing the Philippines.
because he confidently believed MIR.
Taft was the man for the task. Sena-
tor Dolliver has told a most effective
story of the conference between Presi-
dent Mckinley and the then circuit
judge, III which, after Mr.. Taft had
declined the Philippine omission, Mir.
Mckinley pointed out to him that it
opened an opportunity for conducting
one of the most magnificent expert
ments in constructive 'statesmanship,
that any public man in centuries had
ever undertaken. 1t was he chance
to do for the Filipinos things which
under long established and mUia OF less
set forms and traditions of established
governments, were difficult al: re
quired much time and education. Mr..
Taft accepted because that appeal was
more effective than the further argu-
ment of the President that to succeed
In the task would make the successful
administrator President of the United
States.
Mckinley was indeed a prophet in
this instance. The work of Governor
Taft in the archipelago on the other
side of the world attracted attention
10 him as one of the real constructive
geniuses OF his time. It started him
on the way to the Presidency.
With such an experience, with ripe
wisdom in law and also in admini5tra
tion, it seems impossible that Mr., Taft
could be rejected by the American peo-
pie for President. Certainly there
could be no better training for the
duties of that office, than he has had.
Assuredly no man can deny that in the
preparatory school Taft has splendidly
proved his fitness and taken his degree.
This tried and tested constructive
statesman has been named as leader of
the party of construction and achieve
ment. From its birth, the Republican
party has been the party of accom-
plishment II has met obstacles and
overcome them. 1t financed and waged
the civil war; it reconstructed the
South; it restored specie payments;
it enforced a sound financial policy
against menacing opposition. 1t has
steadily adhered to a tariff policy
which today, after making a magnifi
cent record of upbuilding American
industry, is indorsed by the imitation
of every industrial nation save one;
and that one is surely in the way of
joining the imitators.
The campaign, then, presents the
spectacle of the great constructive
party offering as its candidate tried
and tested constructive publicist and
administrator. 1t is impossible, weigh
ing all these aspects, to doubt that
the sound Judgment of the American
people viii give their verdict for Judge
Taft and the party which so appro-
priateIy has selected him to lead it.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
More Iheaters
Open Monday

Blanche Bates. in THE Fighting
Hope, new play by a new author.
William J. Hurlbut, is David Belasco-s s
offering next Monday night for the
opening Of the theater which bears his
name. For The first time Miss Bates viii
be seen in q modern costume. and amid
modern surroundings. The Fighting
Hope" is emphatically a play Of today,
dealing with events and conditions that
have had their parallel in The news col
unins within the past twelve months.
The play will be offered with the same
cast and production to be seen a fort
night hence at Belasco's Stuyvesant
Theater. New York. where Miss Bates
is expected To remain Throughout the
season.
The box Office opened this morning.
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BENEFIT SONGFEST
GIVEN LAST NIGHT
Excellent Program Rendered by
Delegations From Three
German Societies.

A songfest. in which the three prlnci-
pal German singing societies united was
held last night at the National Rifles
Armory for the benefit OF the GermaHla
Maennerchor. The SaengerbCnd and the
Arion societies. assisted the Germania,
by sending large delegations and partici-
pating in the excellent program. AT
its conclusion, President Helbig or the
Germania delivered a speech g thanks
10 the two societies. President Wald-
man. of the Saengerbund, aid President
Rockar. Of the AriOn. responding
The following participated ia the va
ried and interesting program of ins'ru-
mental and vocal numbers: Helblg' :
Orchestra, Germania Maennerchor, leG
bv Emil Christiani; the A:ion Society,
led by Emil Holer. MISS l. blebeI'
Mrs. F. W. Helbig. jr., Miss Eva Fatt
The Saengerbund, led by Henry AanueT;
George Pitt and 4. l. Aue.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
LAND.

Back 10 my mother, the Earth,
From that stranger. the Sea:
Deep in the hills to have birth,
IN the fields 10 be free
Free from the fretting of wave,
From the Kissing Of foam,
And fears of a fathOmless grave:
/ ara home, l am home.
Peace of the islands once more,
With the scent of the sod,
Dwellings Of men on the shore,
And the forest OF God:
Safe from the dread of the deep.
From its drunken embrace.
Earth. ia your arms I may sleep,
I am back in my place.
Helen Huntington.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
CHASE'S.

Chase's next week will offe- = col
lection Of vaudeville notables including
William Rock and Maude Fulton, The
Gainsboro Girl" Mcconnell. Simpson
and Company; James i. Macdonald,
Swan and Bambard Mile EIhmy S
Little Toy Dogs, Dixon Brothers. and
The pieppe Motor Races by the vita
graph views. Ii is said by the manage
meut that expectation cannot run too
high with regard 10 Afr. Rock and Miss
Fulton. In their characteristic dances
2nd songs they are said to be nothing
less than aJi artistic revelation The
added attraction will be the scenic nov
city The GainsborO Girl" in three
scenes, with a tableau finale.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
NEW ACADEMY.

with the appearance Of Barney Gil
more IN Kidnapped in New Yo-k'' at
the New Academy next week, opening
with a special Labor Day matinee,
patrons OF that theater will be given
an opportunity to see the star in role
that is said TO display his abilities as
character artist TO some extent During
the action Of the play Mr.. Gilmore is
called upon to assume several eharac-
ters Of totally different type and his sue
cess is said to be pronounced.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
CANAL CONTRACTS
FOR $4,000 900
New York State Sparing No EX-
pense to Advance Work on
Inland Waterways.

AJRANY. \. Y, Sept. 3.-COntrac,s
amounting to s26, ,265, ,15s, extending oTer
152 miles of the canals OF the State, are
now in force in connection with the
harge canal work, according to the bull
le1in issued today by State Engineer
Skeene. which shows the progress of
inland waterways Plans also have
been completed for work which will
cover a distance of 9S.75 miles, the cost
~ which is estimated TO be S11, 760,612
OF tie contracts in force, S5,OIl,S20
worth of work has been Completed the
,,c,lF nov progressing at he rate of
.000 a month Five new contracts are
10 be awarded shortly. the largest being
the dredging of a channel in the Mo
hawk river, between ReXford flats and
Little Falls, involving an expenditure
of about 100000
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
NEW NATIONAL.

The opening attraction for the season
Of l90S-09 at the New National Theater
viii be Raymond Hitchcock. fl THE
Merry-Go-Round." said to be one OF
the sensations Of the season in musical
comedies.
THE Merry-GO-R Round" is announced
as a melsngs OF witty repartee, smart
lines. delightful music, sensational pony
ballet dancing and simple fun
Raymond Hitchcock viii be supported
By a capable company, incl ding Ig-
aatio Matinett, Bobby NORTH, George
Mckay. John CantwelI. Jonathan Keefe.
James 3. Carson, Viva Ogd-n. Stella
Maury. Lillian Rise. Angie Weimers,
ana others.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
COLUMBIA

Jet" the new play ln which Nan
nette Comstocl. VIII appear al the Co
lunbia Theater next week. is a story
of life among the cotton fields Of Texas
and is from the pen OF Louise Lowell, a
young woman heretofore unknown in
the literary world. but this. her hrst
effort, shows promise Of more than or
dinary ability. Ia the title role Miss
Comstock pas ample scope 10 display
her versatility. IN Miss COmstock's 8 sup
port are Thomas Meighan, Frederick
Sullivan. Morgan Thorpe, Horace James,
Dell LsBarr, John Tansey, f4esbia
GrcaIis.1 Edith Lucbett. Eva Benton.
Carey Hastings. ETlily Lorraiae, and
others. The sale of seats opened this
morning.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
CHASES FOUL BALL;
BREAKS HIS NECK

LIMA. Ohio, Sept 3.-Daniel Harper.
ten years old, was killed while running
after foul ball at the local bail park
yesterday afternoon, In a practice game.
The lao. in endeayoring to dodge the re-
Election - a mirror, jokingIy held in the
hands of another boy, ierked his head
backward. breaking his neck as ne
ala 80.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
LYCEUM.

A clever burlesque show is prom;Sss33
at the Lyceum all next week by the
Williams Ideals" starting with a
matinee on Monday In the Hands of
Satan" a one-act farce in two scenes
will be the opening event, followed by
an olio of feature acts that are said to
be rarely seen with any burlesque at
traction. "Our New Mayor" is the
closing buFlesQue
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

the embassy build
ing. 1t is. however,
as much apart from
the embassy itself,
as the new execu-
tive Office is from
the White House.
From an arChi-
tectural standpoint,
the embas is Of
rare design COM
pared with the
usual city home.
It's very construc-
ton suggests the
eAIenSiNeneSS or 2
country place. It
was originally con-
strHcted by John
w. Foster, when
be was Secretary
Of State. Fourteen
years ago, II was
purchased by the
NJ e xi can govern
ment as a home for
its representative to
the United States.
This was just after
Senor A1atias Rom
ero was promoted
from the rank of
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
HEPBURN ENDORSED
FOR REELECTION
According 10 Private AdviceS rom
Boise City, Endorsement
Was Unanimous.

Senator Hepburn, Of Idaho, has been
unanimously indorsed for reelection 70
the United States Senate, according to
private advices from Boise City. Idaho.
The reelection Of Senator Hepburn
would be of particular interest TO resi-
dents of the District OF Columbia, as
he is deeply interested in local afairs
and Is the author of the bill 10 purchase
the property south OF PENNSYLVANIA av-
enUe for Government purposes.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
LUNA PARK.

The last opportunity to go to Luna
Park viii be presented next Sunday.
September 6. if you cut out the coupons
for Tuesday. September S. This is TO
e. another Coupon Day. and the cou-
pUns viii be published In The Times.
Sunday, September Is. will be the clos
ing datC of the regular sea- son at Luna
Park The bin next week will consist
of The American Four. Adeline Francis.
Phil stats Emelie Benner, Renozetta
& LaRue, and Gus Bruno.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide
~ AIDES and
& entlemen,
Ill -

~ AIDES and
& entlemen,
this hand
some building TO
the left of you on
the north side of
the street, 1E3 l
street northwest, is
the Mexican en-
bassy, the home Of
Senor Don Enrique
c. Creel, the pres
ent ambassador. He
is the wealthiest
man in Mexico, as
we'll as the govern
or of The Province
Of chihuahua.
A m b a 5 s a dor
Creel mas been the
r e pr g sentative in
Washington Of our
sister republic to
the south since
February, 1907. Dur
ing the past spring
and summer he has
been IN Mexico on
leave, looking after
his private inter
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
GAYETY.

'The Golden Crook extravaganza
Company" which come to the Gayety
Theater next week. is said TO be the
leading attraction Of this season. Among
the features is Fhe Partisan novelty,
'"rhe Ballet a teTpsichorcan divertise-
meut that is said 20 have no precedent
in the annals OF spectacular productions
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Married in College

Miss Helen Coppee, formerly of Vicks-
buTg. Miss, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
St Leger Coppee, was married last
evening in Chevy Chase College to
Charles Mcdonald Kerr of New Or
leans. The Rev. Dr. Childs. rector Of
the Chevy Chase Episcopal Church. ON
ciated.
The bride. Who was preceded 10 the
altar by Mr.. Kerr and bis best man,
Give w Herman. of Baton Rouge. La.
and two pages. Masters James Cowan
and William Francis. of GreenviIle,
Miss, wore g handsome white satin
gown trimmed with point lace and a
beautiful rope Of pearls, which was
Worn 10y her mother at the time Of her
marriage.
Miss Aubry Cowan. Miss Courtney
Marshall. Miss Betty Ireys, Miss Marie
C0Wan. and Miss Alice Greenley, who
were the bridesmaids, wore dainty
frocks of white and gold crepe dc chine
Master Martin Marshall MaEstOn carried
the brides train. and Miss Eugene Con-
pee was her sisters attendant at the
altar
A supper was served at the college
after the ceremony, and later in the
evening Mr.. and Mrs Kerr left for
New York They viii sail Frid&y for
New Orleans. their future home.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

minister 70 that o. ambassadOr.
'-Senor RCsaerO, however, never pre-
sented his Credentials as ambassador
He was taken III. shortly after being
notified OF his promotion, and he died
without recovering sufficiently 20 be
formally presented at the White House.
Senor Manuel Aspiroz, who succeeded
him as ambassador, also died IN Wash
ington. He. in turn, was succeeded By
Senor Cassasus. who gave way to AM
oassadoF CreeI Ia 1907
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

ests and his duties as governor OF
Chihuahua.
"Senor Creel is one of the most dis
tinguished men in his own country.
Social affairs at the embassy during
his two seasons in Washington have
been among the most brilliant events
in the diplomatic circle he is a close
friend OF the great soldier and states
man, President Diaz In the library.
framed in heavy gilt, is a Hfe-size por-
uait 0f Zoe President in fuu uniform.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Persons leaving the city for a
short OF long period during the sum-
mer may have The Times mailed
o them at the following rates:
Daily, g cents a week; daily and
Sunday, IL cents = week All mail
subscriptions ~-e payable strictly in
advance.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
NOT REAL GRANITE STATE.

Vermont gets the credit OF being the
granite State, but Pennsylvania leads IN
the production OF stone with nearly IA
per cent OF the total to her credit
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
The Kaiser Breaks the Slate.

The defeat of Abdul Aziz by the
forces of MuIai Hafd has given the
Kaiser occasion or opportunity, how
ever it may be viewed, to repudiate
the agreement reached by the Algeeiras
conference and to reopen entirely the
Moroccan question. with a demand for
recognition of AIulai
So far as it is possible to Judge at
this time, the situation is now worse
than it was before the conference was
held, when German insisteace upon
playing a part in the Moroccan ques-
tion was made known. Conditions
have ever since tended not only to
embarrass France diplomat ,cally and
nationally, but to tie up a consider
able, and, by no means, de spicable, por-
ton of her military resOr rces.
The new turn in this affair comes
with something OF shock right after
the -Kaiser's speech in which he said
that in his judgment the peace OF
Europe was assured. That speech, it
will be recalled, followed shortly upon
the visit of King Edward, at which
visit, it was inferred, something in
the nature of an international under
standing had been arrived at. As Great
Britain was the first formally TO ac-
knowledge Frances predominance IN
Moroccan affairs, and as this predomi-
nance was disputed by Germany, which
latter was, however, not averse TO see
ing France and Spain shoulder the
dangerous and expensive honor Of
policing the Moroccan littoral, the
present crisis receives additional sig
nifcance from the fact that it S due
to a complete reversal of Germany's
former profession. 1t Is exactly as if
the Kaiser we're desiTOus Of creating it.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
AIdnch Hill's Guest.

The American ambassador TO Ger
many, Or. David Jayne Hnl, was host
at dinner IN Berlin last evening in honor
Of Senator Nelson " AldrfCh OF Rhode
Island. who is travelling in Europe
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Petersburg, Va, wants a modern rail-
road station now that the historic old
structure which wouldn't wear out has
finally been hoated away. If the city
council needs any advice on the location
OF the new one it can obtain the serv-
ices Of three expert consulting engineers
by applying TO the District building,
Washington D. c.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Miss Nellie Dodge. who has been the
guest Of Mrs. Francis Riggs, IA New
London is now in jamestown, R. /
the guest of Miss Schroeder, daughter
of Rear Admiral Schroeder.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Count IIatzfeldt. counselor OF the
German embassy, has returned TO Wash
instoa froIa a vacation spent cruising
III New England waters, and is at the
Arlington Hotel.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Something in the air around these
parts. Now IL is Hyattsvilie's school
board that is raising Ned. Rockville,
Bethesda and Washington may pick up
a few points.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

The Belgian minister. the Baroness
Moncheur, and their young daughter,
who have been spending the summer IN
York Harbor. where the legation was
temporarily established, viii return 20
Washington about September II.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Admiral Dewey arrived in Washington
yesterday on the L. s. s. Dolphin from
Portsmouth, y. H, and Newport, R l.,
his flag was lowered he left for Buena
Vista. Pa. where he has a summer
home.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Miss Margaret Williamson, Of Wash
ington. is the guest Of Miss Sadie Sub
lett. in her home in FredCriCK's Hall,
Va
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Secretary Wilson Home.

Huntington Wilson. Third Assistant
Secretary Of State has returned from
Europe, where he and Mrs. Wilson
spent the summer. Mrs. Wilson will not
return 10 America until November. She
is now IN France with Miss Christian,
Of Richmond, Va. whom she is chaper-
oning. After making a tour Of France
they Will spend several weeks in Eng
land.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

The aiTship may not be an unqualified
success so far. but it has already de
monstrated that 1t is superior to three
automobile evlls-skidding, the license
graft, and the need for slowing down
at corners.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Goes to Atlantic City.

Chester "A. shannon, who spent the
last two weeks at ShellheId Farm. Va.
has gone for a stay Of several weeks
in Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

It is easy enough to see what that
Vermont election signihes-the certainty
Of Republican success and the impos-
sibilftv of Democratic defeat.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Such portions OF our forest land as
have not been robbed are now being
burned bare. Would look as though
America were TO be forced 10 learn its
lesson, no matter what the teaching
may cost.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
DUTY UPSETS DOUBLE. WEDDING
PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY BY
CHESTER SISTERS.

owing TO a cSange in tine orders of
the prospective hridegrooms. an inter
esting double military wedding planned
for February viii not take place, ac-
cording to original plans. Instead, Miss
Henrietta A. Chester and Miss Matilda
4 Chester, daughters Of Mr. and Mrs
Robert A Chester, whose engagements
to Passed Midshipman Harlow Trask
Kays, L. S. n, and Lieut.. Paul Allyn
Capron, L. S NJ c, respectively, were
announced recently. will leave Wash
ingtou for San Francisco tonight, one
10 be married there on her arrival and
the other in the Philippines month
later
Midshipman Kays and Lieutenant
Capron. by a coincidence, have both
been ordered to the Philippines. and.
accordingly, their nuptial arrangements
were materially altered.
Since the announcement of the en-
gagements. Midshipman Kays has been
on duty with the fleet in the Pacific,
which win leave MIN stationed in the
Philippines after its arrival there Oc-
tober l.
Lieutenant Capron has been on duty
in Panama. and, on his way to the
Philippines. where he has Just been
transferred. VIII arrive in San Fran
cisco early in September.
The Misses Chester, who viii be ac-
companied by Mrs. T. c. Messenger.
wife of a naval officer also stationed
In the Philippines. viii stop on their
Journey across the continent in Pitts
burg. Chicago. and Phoenix. Ariz-, in
each Of which cities they will be enter
tained for a few DAYS by friends.
on their arrival In San Francisco.
about September II. the marriage OF
Miss Matilda Chester and Lieut. tenant
Capron will take place.
Miss Henrietta Chester viii accompany
Lieutenant CaprOI and his bride 20
Manila. where her marriage 10 Midship-
man Kays viii be solemuiZed late In
October or early iE November.
The brides-elect are the daughters of
Robert A. Chester. of Washington. vice
president Of the Commercial National
Pank, and have been prominent socially
IT, the younger set since their coming
out year OF two ago.
Their departure from the Capital City
is a matter OF sincere regret 30 their
wide circle Of friends, and a great dis
appointment to those who were antici-
pating serving in the capacity of brides
maids at the big double military we'd
ding this winter
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Who is going to put "Inspd. and.
Passed" on this canned eloqueHce we
read so much about?
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Indiana Causes Worry" reads a
headline. Can it be that the Hoosiers
have not heard of Senator Beveridge's
Renaissance Of the Decalogue of the
Ten Commandments?
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

The Rev. E d Huntley. OF this city.
is spending several weeks at Ocean
Grove, y. J.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Mrs. Herman, OF this city, is the guest
Of her son, Z. Q. Herman, IN his home
in Radford, Va, for several days
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Mrs G. T. Vaughan, wife of Dr. Vaug-
han, Of this city. is the guest Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William @. Ven
able. in their home in FaTmVille, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Ne and Mrs A A King and their
family have returned 20 their apart
ment in the Seville from Atlantic City,
where they spent several weeks. r.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Mr. and Mrs. J. N Williams. who
have spent the summer motoring in
New Hampshire, viii return to their
apa tment in the Congressional Sunday.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Miss Mamie NJ Jones, Of Hagers-
town, Nd, and Charles n Kemp. OF
Baltimore, were married quietly Tues
day afternoon in the first Presbyterian
Church, by the Rev Donald c. Mac
LeOd
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

AIr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson have
returned to their apartment IN the Se-
vile from the South, where they spent
the summer.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Anyway, those Virginia commuters
can't complain of having been put of
with undue haste at the Fourteenth
street substatiOn.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Back in the City.

Back IN the City.
Miss Mae V. Harris has returned 70
her home at tho Oakland apartments
after spending the summer with her
sister. Mrs. Leon Reizenstein, az her
bungalow AilenhuTst, New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

s E Mack. who spent. the summer
abroad, has returned TO this country
anI is spending several days with his
wife and daughter, Dorothy, who are
with relatives in New York Mr.. Mack
viii return 10 their apartment in the
Con gTessiOnal next week. but his family
Will not return TO Washington unti
late in the month
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Ger Horace Porter was the honor
guest Ct DR.. and Mrs. Henry Barton
Jacobs at large dinner party at New
port last evening.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

What would Prof Robert Herrick and
MI Joseph Medin Patterson, both of Chi
cago, think if they knew that authors
like Mr.. Hensy James and Mrs. Hum
phrey Ward. both of London, regarded
them as well-educated dime novelists?
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Countess Henri de Sibour and her
mother, Mrs. William II. Clagett, have
arrived at Narragansett Pier for the re-
mainder OF the season, and are guests
at the Massasoit
The Washington times., 1908-09-03

Mrs. Catherine Fenton, accompanied
by her two little daughters has return
from Atlantic City. where they have
spent greater part OF the summer.