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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

r,.-sr+s already exist on the earth, ana
rrr usnreIess horror that attaches 20
tra word in the thoughts OF all VINO
have had experience Of them or are gift-
Cd with Imagination % conceive is III
truth greater than We commonly sup
nose. says writer I'm the Century
MAGAZINE For the -cosmic circumstance
about them which is most terrible IS
not that deserts are, but that deserts
have begun 10 be. Not as local. eviJable
evils are they only TO be pictured. but
as the general UuescapabIo death-grlp
on our world. for fl IS the beginning OF
the end What depauperates the forests
TO grass lands and thence TO wastes
must I'm turn attack the sea bottoms
when they shall have parted with their
seas. Last Of the fertile spots upon the
pIsnet because OF the salts the streams
have for ages washed down and Of the
remnant OF moisture tha- would still
drain into them eventually they must
share the fortune Of the.r predecessors
and the planet roll a u8rched orb
through space. The picture is forbidding:
hut The fact seems one 20 which we
are eonstructively pledged. and into
which we are in some sort already ad-
ventured.
GirHing the earth with what # takes
but little personifcation TO liken to the
merchandising serpents coils run
two desert belts OF country. The one
follows. roughly speaking, the Tropic Of
Cancer. extending nOrthward from II;
the other. the TrOpic Of Capricorn. Arl-
zona is n the northern band. as are
the Sahara. Arabia, and the deserts
of Central Asia.
Now. these desert belts are growing.
In the great desert of northern Ari-
IONA the traveller. threading his way
across a sagebrush and cacti plain shut
I'm by abrupt-sided shelves Of land rising
here and there some hundreds OF feet
higher. suddenly comes upon a petrihed
forest.
Trunks of trees in all stages Of trac-
tu~e strew the ground over a space some
miles In extent. So perfect are their
forms he is almost minded to think the
usual wasteful WOOD chopper has been
by and left the scattered products OF
his art in Uttered confusion upon the
scene Of his exlpoit. Only their beauti-
full color conveys a sense Of strange
ness to the eye. and leaning down and
touching them he finds that they are
stone. ChalcedOny. not carbon. Form
has outlived substance and kept the re
sambIance. while the particles of tn,
original matter have all been spirite,
away. Yet so perfect Is the presentmen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
Method of Treatment.

The treatment upon which Senator
Gore IS basirg his slight hope for re-
coverv consists in supplying nutrition
20 the retina OF the eye. practically
I'M an aDathetic state for thirty years.
II the treatment shows beneficial re-
suits within q week OF ten days a
slight operation is TO be performed
removing the crystalline lens and
slight cataract over the left eve. If the
retina does not respond 20 the nutri-
tious treatment. the operation VIII be
unnecessary. and thu last VesuEe or
hone Of Senator Gore ever seeing again
will be 50 an end Senator Gore IS
able and alive has been, 20 distng-
e4ish uzht from darkness. but cannot
discern objects OF features. Placed 10
a room he is able tC tell at what end
The win low Is situated. out could not
distinguish anyone standing iu the
light
Not since Charles Broadway Rouss-
the New York miuionaiTs offered 81
COO n00 fol-. the restors ton OF his sight.
has there been case of blin1ness.
which excited as much genera. inter-
est az that OF the Senator from Okla
homa.
Now that he is to play with fate
once more the sympathies and best
wishes Of an entire American people
will ne with him during the all crucial
test
ITS Just az chance. bUr it's worth
irving" expresses the hopes and me
fears Of the brave little nan from the
West. as well as his Colleagues, -..e
little woman who is his wife, and me
general public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

silent man walking about the floor
beneath is totally blind
At home Senator Gore travels about
at viii and is familiar with every spot
Ia his native city. There he feels
much more at ease, according to his
friends, than here and is frequently
seen upon the streets unattended. In
washington. Mrs. Gore generally &C
companies the Senator. her devoted
apure being seen by his side as he
arrives al and leaves the Capitol each
day.
Senator Gore IS not sensitive about
his affiCtion unless a stranger is i'm
pertinent in inquiring as to his blind
ness. Upon such occasions the an
swar given is frequently such as 10
curb any further curiosity on the part
OF the Individual and the reproot Is
given In a geutlemanly manner that
sinks home Recently an Ofhcious per
SON who had inquired into a number or
the Senator's private affairs, with very
little regard for the proPriety Of ms
Questions. finally blurted out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

shall not grow confident If the experiment succeeds
will of course mean great happiness fails shall not take
10 heart but pursue the tenor Of haze for
thirty yearsu darkness shall not aow myself to gow op-
ic It's Just chance that's ALL Other physicians have held
out no hope until accustomed hearing my doom
pronounced Non of them that perhaps my left eye
can be restored He conservative and my hopes
tps Don't be uneasy my boy shall hope so strongly
the disapDointmenf Mill hurt--SeHator T. p Gore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

- UT AT BEST Senator Gore can
- hone for the restoration OF
SIGHT in but one of his eyes.
His case is perhaps without
parallel. in that his blindness is not
natural but came as the result of
two distressing accidents. at intervals
Of three years, which In his early boys
hood destroyed first his Ief- and then
his right eye. Saddest of all, the hand
Of Fate directed that Senator Gore
himself. then only lad should alone
be responsible for the loss Of the last
precious eye Il at stood between him
and perpetual darkness. The loss of
the first was due to q boy companion.
childish prsnks.
Before traversing the thirty years Of
darkness that has surrounded the Sen
stor. however. some insight into the
character of the man and also of the
noble woman who las been companion
nd wife for a number Of years. is
aimed by the manner in which both
ace the greatest crisis i'm the Sena-
llrs life
Years ago the Senator relinquished
% hope OF ever again seeing the light
tf day. In his early manhood he had
sited specialists in New York Chi
ago ana elsewhere who had but shook
leir heads sadly after a glance at
he Senator's sightless orbs So he
ad grown resigned. until eight years
"a 20 he married, and the little brown
we'd woman who has been almost con-
sanity az his side ever since, began
- dream and plan Of the day whcu
--ssibly her distinguished husband
might see again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
Knows Senators, Voices.

Frequently one reading Is all that
is required for Senator Gore to MEM
orize. almost verbatim. any matter
that he wishes to use in a speech
before the Senate. He quotes long
passages from the Record and other
publications. whereaz other Senators
resort to their reading. He has mem
orized the voices of the Senators per-
fectly. and is also acquainted with the
floor of the Senate chamber TO such
an extent that frequently visitors in
the galleries never know that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

took IL seriously for a time. Not that
he was unknown 10 Oklahoma and In
dian Territory voters, but rather on
account OF the strength and number
Of his opponents and his physical in
hrmity. Rich adversaries opposed
Gore.
Il have less than $1,000 10 spend on
this race. ne IS said TO have told his
close friends God help the men 20
see my sincerity And All this time
the blind man from LawtOn was not
}dle- The politicians overlooked Gore
tu their attempt TO pick lhe wilners.
IIe directed his efforts among the far
mers. the Others paid more attention
10 the cities aue towns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
SENATOR T. P. GORE,
The Blind Representative Of Oklahoma
in the Upper House of Congress.

darkness. / shall not allow myself To
grow optimistic It's just a chance.
that's all Other physicians have held
out no hope until I have become ac-
customed TO hearing my doom pro
Hounced. Now one of them says that
perhaps my left eye can be restored.
He is conservative and my hopes are
conservative. Don't be uneasy, my
boy" he smiled as he said good-by TO
the interviewer, 81 shall not hope 50
strongly that the disappointment will
Hurf "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
ALOOK AHEAD.

The safe and sane Fourth Of July Aau
come. --t,-v the
But how are the boys observing 80
day2'' asked the foreigner, VINO mao J11-
landed 81 don't see any about ..v,,.-
1.-THE boys?" said the native. re
last of 'em, sir were all killed on Ol1o
year ago today, and the new crop HaS' b
come on yet .s.- had
Marveling at the changes yillles z "a -
brought about, the stranger tolloNea - -
crovgd 20 the bali park. where the Ieel
celebration was In progress iiiC'-s'
Daily Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

the upper house OF Congress today.
His memory rs most remarkable. and
from the time that he stumped the
state for the Senatorship, speaking
FOR hours at a time from memory
while his adverSaries read from
printed pages. until he conducted a
seven-hour fhbuste~ on the currency
bill a few days ago. il has been the
wonder of all thoSek who know him.
When Gore annou'nced his candidacy
FOR tha Senatorial nomination no one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

Among friends. however, Senator
Gore shows no hesitaucy iu discussing
such matters. you viii nave 20 watch
ont If / get my sight back. Doe toking-
~ told a group Of young ladies just
bef~ve being carried 20 the hospital
the Their day. I've never seen my
wife. - know, and might select the
wrong one"
One Of the most unfortunate and
pathetic events in the eveHrfgI career
OF the Senator, looking ar Ir from
purely sentimental standpoint. was the
collapse Of the dHbusLer last week
which Senator'S La Toilette. Gore and
stone were conducting on the currency
bin. The collapse came as result OF
Senator Cores a1Hctioa. He had
smoked for several hours. the arrange
meut being that Senator stone would
relieve him. A few moments before
the blind orator closed, Senator stone
had been by his side and thinking the
Missouri Senator was present Geo take
I'D the debate he said. 81 now yield
the floor 10 Senator stone The Mis-
souri, statesman was instead ONT Of the
chamber for a moment and before he
could return and save the day fHs
clerk. primed IN advance by Senator
AId.ich and other Republican leaders
had started the roll cali on the DIN
and the hiIibuster was lost
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
~ Us Just a chance
that's all, but l
guess it is worth
the trying"

guess II IS worth
the trying
And Senator Thomas P.
Gore, the blind statesman
from Oklahoma, who, for
nearly thirty years has been
shut in by a wall of dark
ness, smiled hopefully as on
last Monday night he placed
himself under the treatment
of a Washington specialist,
who has said that per
haps" he can restore the
Senator's sight.
Within less ehan a week
Senator Gore and the thou
sands who arc watching the
case with interest and sym
pathy in all parts Of this
country, will know whether
such a hope has been in vain.
If the test fails, Senator
Gore will with the fOrtitude
born of bitter experience.
accept the inevitable.
If it succeeds, the miracle
that lifts the veil Of thirty
years from the eyes of one Of
the most interesting and pa
thetic figures in American
public life, will evoke an
echoing prayer Of thankful
ness in the heart of every
person who has watched the
OklahOman's career.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
- Reiort Courteous.

How came you blind 49,, -.-...-
Il lost my sight" replied senator
core 0uietIy. and the inquisltlve one
1aused into a deep silence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
IN Interesting Figure.

The career of the blind senator from
Oklahoma is without equal in Ameri-
can politics. In many respects he is
one Of the most Interesting figures ia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

companions. but little by little his
vision diminished, and within a Few
months he beCane totally blind again.
1t is 10 restore this eve. if possible,
that efforts are now being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

at the Jefferson theatre next Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday matinee
 Since George NJ. Conan first became prominent and popular as the author and star of Little Johnny Jones' he has done many things that have astounded even his most ardent admirers. Each one of his plays. which have been presented here in rapid succession, have been bet ter than their predecessors, until one marvels to what heights MT. Conan ex- poets or will attain.
 When the announcement was made that MT. Conan and his partner Sam H. liar ris, were to launch forth this season a big minstrel show organized on new and original lines, his friends all over the country were almost aghast at what they considered a fatal business move. but the wisdom and sagacity displayed in their business judgment has been amply veri- fled by the enormous success the compa- ny has met with ever since the first per- formance.
 In organizing the company Messrs. Co., han & Harris started by selecting prob- ably the wittiest of all monologue black face artists and for a term of years signed a contract with George Evans as the star of the aggregation. MT. Evans has the well-l1nown speed habit and his rapid fire of delivery has made him one of the most popular entertainers on the American stage
 In adition to MT. Evans the galaxy or stars includes such shining lights as Ed die Leonard John King, Ernest Penney and Ali Gibson. The olio features con sist of several big and notable acts, prob ably the most prominent which is Jul Han Eltinge, who has created profound sensation by his marvellous feminine im- personations MT Eltinge will be the first one to introduce Salome to the Ch1- cago audiences. In the present craze over Salome it is enough perhaps to ma anyone who is artistic at all, but when you realize that the best counterfeit oi that character is executed by man, the matter is of greater moment Water- bury Bros. & Penney appear in their well known musical sketch instrumentalizing on various instruments; there will be a big marching number called After the Battle" arranged and produced by Jas. German What is said to be the big hlt of the performance. however, is one-act musical comedy written by George M. Conan entitled, "The Belle of the Bar ber's Ball" It is said to be intensely funny and contains several new musical numbers by MT. Cohan.
 In this sketch MT. Evans appears as q tough negro boot-black; Eddie Leonard assumes the role of gambling coon from Baltimore; Ali Gibson has congo nial role, while John King, Ernest Ten ney and Frank Morrell all assume char acters especially written for them by MT Cohan. The title role Is played by MT .Tulian Eltinge The entire entertainment from first part to final curtain is said to ha staged on a most elaborate scale There is a large singing and dancing cho- rus. and special orchestra of 30 musi- clans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

taht the curtain rose to it's final fall there was a whirlwind of laughter generated by the clever performing company heau- ed by Edward Lee Wrothe and the riSi- bllities of the large audience were excited like they have not been excited in many a day.
 As a destroyer of the blues ennui or that tired feeling. visit to the Granoy will effect a positive cure.
 The show was dressed swell. It is a great big offering at the Granby scale of prices and is worth double the price There Is a host of pretty girls, musical numbers being the latest hits, vaudeville interpolations and ensembles that stamp Me Him and I one of the season s greatest hits. It is swift funfest ln- deed.
 Ed. Lee Wrothe, who is the principal fun-malxer, is enough to make wooden Indian laugh. He Is ably assisted by Messrs Craig and Deming as the Ger man and the tramp.
 Me, Him and T. is a production planned upon vislonal lines. It has been whipped together to please the eye and encit laughs, and in this the authors have sue ceeded, as there is nothing lacking in this respect The costuming made vivid impression. Not only in texture, but also in design; the company presented most spectacular appearance. The ensembles are bright the musical numbers are given in spirited manner and the final act with it's most brilliant frozen scenes illustratin the Yukon valley is really sen sational Although the locals be frozen, there is nothing frigid or chilly about this linguistic comedy. as the rapid pace at , which it is fired will keep the blood well circulated There are plenty of lively, tuneful musical numbers well rendered. The Umbrella Chorus, as one of the finals, was great. and showed the pie tures of famous men, creating immense applause.
 The Hess sisters, Hannah and May, are particularly bright duo of singers and dancers, and they are encored tune and again Their tespsichorean and musi
 cal numbers are as good, if not shade better. than any ever given on the local stage. They are graceful and clever and have good voices As dancers they are par excellence, and they are entitled to 1 all of the applause that was bestowed on them last night A feature was "The Goblin Man." by Hannah Hess and cho- i rus of 1G The song was artistic and ex- 1 celently rendered.
 i Among the other musical numbers that deserve especial mention were ""fhe Ice ! land Maid" rendered by Miss Hylands and chorus; the famous Harry song, | Inv Marie Hylands and chorus; "The l Shamrock of Ireland" by Jeanette Le- ! beau and company, and. by the way, Miss
 Iebeau shares honors with the star, being 1 a clever solbrette Good Evening Caro- 1 lima by Hannah and Ray Hess and cho-
 rus. and Seattle Sally by Miss Hylands. | Wrothe, Craig and Deming.
 For a genuinely funny burlesque. the 1 High Roller S. s. Band is the greatest | seen here in a long time. Ed Wrothe inn 1 personates John Philip Sousa- and the number is a perfect scream. The traVesty l elicits the greatest laughter and is mirth- provoking to the last degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

| ne 1lFl GuSSIiOH
 The Asnin- Singer company, who sent to this city The Time, the Place and the Girl" one of the greatest musical in the past decade, announce their lat est production, 'The Girl Question:. for one night and a matinee at the Jefferson theatre Thursday, Nov. 19.
 This play, like the other, is by Will Hough and Frank Adams, while the mu- sic was written by Joseph F. Howard and the box office receipts and laudatory comments it has drawn have been noth- ing short of marvellous.
 A big crowd of pretty girls who can both sing and dance. music which capti- yates when heard from the stage but which is equally pleasing when sung at home, dancing numbers full of grace and ginger and a cast of players which it would seem hard to improve upon, to- gether with a.. plot so human and of such absorbing interest, and action which changes so quickly and completely that the audience is enthralled from start to finish constitute ''rhe Girl Question
 The first act is laid in a restaurant in Chicago, where Con Ryan, the head wait CT, played by Paul Nicholson, is in love with the cashier, Elsie Davis, played by Marguerite de Von Ryan is a big rough good hearted fellow, whose every speech
 
 more appreciated because of it's truth and naturalness. The head waitress is in love with him and as he says, she is the best pal a fellow ever had. Jo Foster is her name, and the part is played by Henrietta Tedre. Into the restaurant comes Nina Collins as Jessie Sears, now the wife of magnate, T.. s. G. Sears, who owns nearly all the country and is trying to get the rest and who never spoke to his wife the first three weeks they were married because he didn't want to interrupt her. Sears only needs a small block of stock to obtain control of big railway, but this stock is held by Baron von Tesmer, young German who has come to America to find its rghtful owner. the girl named Foster.
 In the second act Sears buys a mort gage on poor Ryans restaurant and his son, a fast young college boy, marries the cashier at a party given by Ryan for the express purpose of proposing to her himself Sears forecioses the mort gage and throws Ryan into the street and the Baron discovers that the head waitress is the girl he has come to Amer ica to find
 Sears office, Jo Foster sells Sears her stock on the condition that he rehabili- tate the restaurant and lease 1t to Ryan for three years, rent free, makes Con acknowledge that he, was only fascina ted by Elsie for the moment. and that he has really and truly been in love with her all the time, and all ends. happily as all good plays should do. Of course throughout the development of the plot there are pretty show girls in stunning gowns, vivacious little "broilers'' who dance as though wound up by ma chinery and did not know what it was to become tired and all the other amusing and delightful features which go to mako ,p toe snappiest, fastest, most highly praised musical comedy which has been seen this year.
 "The Traitor Is Coming. .srke Traitor" the dramatic sequel to