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join with the syndicate in Withdrawing
its support in cases where managers
produced plays that called for censorship.
he said the association had no juriSdic-
ton
Daniel FrOhman admitted that the free
dom Of some present-day New York at
fractions called for interceSsion and II
might come 70 such pass that play cen
SOrship would be established. IN that
case he wanted three broad-minded men
sppointed to the Office, who would not
condemn a great play because u con-
tanned some dubious passage. He, how
ever. disagreed vitality from Durham on
the latter's contention that plays have no
higher object than TO amuse. He thought
there was not q well-patronized play on
Broadway to-day that did not exercise
an uplifting and educational influence on
the public And 50 il had been, IN this
opinion. since The School for Scandal"
Burnhann who is knCWn as practical
man with no Illusions on any subject. de-
clared that the theater is 10 amuSe and
has no other function With the agiIa-
ton which has been started by the
papers, the establishment OF some form
Of censorship for the New York stage
does not seem improbable And II viii
be owing to one or two managers who
are bent on making or breaking by a
bold sally into the domain OF question
able morals. The things complained OF
have been exhibited on the vaudeville
stage for years without shocking any
body. and -SalOTne- was allowed 10 pass
OF without q ripple after being pro
hibited by the police al the Metropolitan
Opera House 2 year ago
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REVIEW FROM The WASHINGTON POST, SEPTEMBER
u, 1908, On THE FIRST PRESENTATION BY WM.
FkVERsHAAi, 1T The BELAse0 THEATER, OF
"THE WORLD And HIS WIFE"
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Mrs. Leslie Carter believes that she is
the victim Of subtle. deep-laid con-
spiracy 10 injure her and prevent her
from maintaining her ground as metro
politan favorite. She has repeatedly Of
late given uttsrance to suspicious Of this
sort. On Wednesday in newspaper state
ment she publicly accused a personal
representative OF BelascO OF baking her
in her effort 70 assemble the original cast
Of "Zaza" for her special Mary Garden
matinee, and IN consequence Of this al.
legged chicanery she has annOunced the
pOstpOnement Of the performance another
week As a matter Of fact, a production
Of ''Zaza" is 70 be made at Hartford by
the man referred to, who is just opening
stock company at that place: but a
strong denial is entered Of any desire 20
iniUre Mrs Carter In Washington. II IS
understood, the actress addressed a bit
ter letter to David Warfield. playing az
rival theater. complaining Of secret
persecution Mr Wsrfield had just be
fore expressed 10 friend. il Is claimed.
the hope that she might meet with sue
cess in her independent venture. Mean
while Mrs. Csrter's manager announces
that she VIII appear in her own version
Ct Camille as soon as the Tehearsals
have reached a satisfactory stage. 10 be
followed in due time with version OF
''Hedda Gabler' and a production IN
der literary auspices Of oscar wilde's
'SslOme.
The Casino. which has been dark since
Eddie FOy beto0k himself 10 Philsdel-
phia last Saturday evening, reoPened
Thursday evening with James 7. Powers
in the English musical comedy
Havana" but a review Of the piece is
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William Favershsm found that he could
get no bookings from the syndicate while
he remained under Felix Isman's 8nsn-
cial control and the announcement was
made this week that the Shuberts had
acquired Isman's interest. Favershsm
viii still be his own manager and pro-
Gucer as before. Isman has bitterly an
tagonized the booking powers Of late.
but il remains to be seen whether he
viii submit 10 them. Developments may
be looked for in good time
The town is on the eve Of another moral
upheavai, and just now the most lively
demand for a play censor Is heard 10
weed out such money-msking offerings
as The Queen Of the Moulin Rouge
and The Girl from Rector's.7 although
suspect those swho are incidentally
egging on the fight would gladly include
The Easiest Way in the index ex-
pugatoriUs- Archbishop Farley preached
a sermon against the stage last Suneav
that started the agitation. He said the
stage to-day was worse than il was in
pagan times Charles Burnham's views
were then solicited He has been in
metropolitan theatricals for forty years
and IS president Of the Theatrical Mana
gers Association. Mr.. Burnham Justify
called for a press censor. When he was
asked why his association did not pro-
ceed against eTil-minded producers and
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Guard Against Vaudeville strikes.

Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation OF Labor. last week
effected an agreement between the Ac-
tors National Protective Union and
the Electrical Workers and Stage Me
chanics' Unions which indirectly affects the
vaudeville performers. BY this arrange
ment IL is agreed that should any strike
OF vaudeville performers occur in the fu-
ture. and should the vaudeville managers
decide to install motion picture shows In
consequence Of such a strike, the Electri-
cal Mechanics and the Electrical Work
ers' Unions VIII go 10 the assistance Of
the actors. Indirectly this would prob
ably be Of great assistance 10 the per-
former In such an emergency and its
effect might be far-reaching throughout
the vaudeville world
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the distinctly comic role OF Herr Schwin-
die, the bursomaster; Edith Girvan. a
noted beauty, who plays Lucille; Elsa
Ryan. and Leona Anderson. The Messrs
Shubert are said 10 have provided an
exceptionally sumptuous costume and
scenic equipment.
That theatergoers generally are evInc-
ing an increased desire for Shakespeare
and the tragic poets is evidenced by the
many inquiries concerning the repertoire
Cor Mr.. ManteIrs engagement at the
National Thester. This distinguished
player has steadfaStly pursued a distinct
policy In an adherence to lofty ideals
and his reward has begun to reach no
uncertain figure. The revival Of Louis
XI' during the engagement here Is OF
interest to playgoers and students gen
'erally. The period IN which the play IS
made IS replete with color and movement
and the sinister figure OF Louis OF Valois
stands in high relief against the mass Of
medieval groups. His assumption Of the
role has been remarked as one Of the
most effective in his repertoire His
return to the latter forms OF romantic
drama az Romeo IN Romeo and Juliet
emphasizes the variety of his repertoire
and the scope OF his powers as a trageGlan.
By general request the repertoire has
been arranged as follows: Monday natl
nee, The Lady OF Lyons Monday night.
Macbeth" Tuesday. King Lear We'd
nesday matinee. The Merchant of
Venice" Wednesday night. Hamlet"
Thursday night ~Richelieu:" Friday.
Louis XI;" Saturday matinee, Romeo
and Juliet Saturday night. King Rich
ard III" In all probability Mr.. Man
tells present season will be in the nature
OF a farewell, as Mr.. Brady has recently
arranged TO present the tragedian on a
tour through the principal English-speak-
ing countries OF the world, including
Australia, New Zealand. and the Straits
Settlements with a season at the Lyceum
IN q cycle or Shakespearean plays
''The Ninety and Nine was one Of the
series Of great American successes at the
Academy Of Music. New York. Its run
at this theater was an unusual one and
its popularity IN every city where IL has
been presented has been equally marked.
It IS the only one OF those PLAYS that is
still before the public, and Il is stronger
to-day than ever The inherent strength
OF the play, the very human character Of
TIE people. the many strong situations.
the rich homely comedy, ali go to aid in
keeping Il in favor. The Ninety and
Nine" viii be given atfthe Academy for
the week OF February z. opening with
an extra holiday matinee on Monday.
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COURT PUTS EXPRESS
FRANKS UNDER Ban
Other Important Decisions by
High Tribunal Hit the
Corporations.

Washington. Feb. 25.-JThat the inter-
state commerce law prohibiting the
of passes on railroads
is applicable to the granting of
express franks was held today by the
supreme court OF the United States in
n case of the American Express com
pany against the United States.
The case came on appeal from the
decision of Judge Kohlsnat. of Chicago.
IN which the company was enjoined
IRON issuing franks to its own officers
or employees or to officers or employees
or the express or railroad companies
or their families. 1t was commended on
nehall OF the company that the word
frank" Is not synonymous with the
word pass" that gratuitous trans
is not m because it
lacks the idea of traffic. Judge Kohl
saat oVerruled these pleadings and to-
days decision sustained his ruling.
Against Railroads.
The case of the United States VS.. the
New York Central, involving the ques-
ton whether the railroad
which is u party to the rebate transac-
ton, but which was not the initiatory
road. can be criminally prosecuted for
violation OF the Elkins antitrust law,
was decided by the court against the
company.
Washington. Feb. 23.-The verdict of
the United States circuit court of New
York imposing a fine of 3108, 900 upon
the New York Central Railroad COM
pany on a charge OF granting rebates to
the American Sugar company was to-
day affirmed by the supreme court OF
United States.
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PRESIDENTS NEPHEW
PLUNCES TO DEATH
Stewart Robinson, Sophomore
in Harvard, Falls Out of
q Window.

Cambridge. Mass, Feb. 24.-stewart
Douglas Robinson. 10 years old, a
nephew Of President Roosevelt and a
sophomore OF Harvard college, fell
from a sixth story window OF Hampton
hall, a dormitory on Massachusetts
avenue, and was killed. He was a son
Of Douglas Robinson.
It is understood that shortly after
the arrival of some friends, young Rob-
inson stumbled and fell in crossing the
room, and struck heavily on his fore
head, receiving q painful injury. His
friends say that they then put him in
his bed and, after raising the window
OF the bedroom a few inches, went away,
leaving him apparently asleep.
It is believed that after his friends
left him Stewart, feeling Ill, got out Of
the bed and walked toward the window
to open 1t wider. 1t is thought that as
he leaned out over the sill he became
dizzy and. losing his balance, fell from
the window.
Stewart Robinson vas n member Of
the s%ophoomre class at Harvard. He
was a substitute goal on the varsity
hockey team. The young mans moth
er is President Roosevelts sister.
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CUT STEEL PRICES ".
AND WAGES ALSO

New York. Feb. 22.-Conferences be-
tween the heads OF subsidiary compa-
MES OF the United States Steel corpo-
ration was held today to discuss con-
ditions in trade. While no official
statement was given out, it was cur
rent report that sweeping reductions
IN the prices of steel, except steel rails,
have been decided upon by the corpo-
ration. to be accompanied by CORE
spending lower wages, and that to
meet this situation. various indepen-
dent steel companies are organizing
for self protection.
e. II. Gary. chairman of the board OF
directors OF the United States Steel
corporation. expected to issue a state
Inent defining the position of the cor
poration late today.
The steel common sold at the opening
of the stock market today at hmNc
below the closing point last night. I'm
der heavy sales stock declines to 4Sbhc,
and shortly before noon ecovered TO
49c.
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BLEDSOE DRAWS
30-YEAR Term
Assailant of Kansas City Mil
ionaire Enters Plea of
Guilty.

Kansas City. Mo-. Feb. 2S.-Robert
r. Bledsoe, of Dallas, Tex. who Tues
day last entered the home of Lawrence
NJ. Jones, the millionaire merchant of
this city and attempted to eXtort $1,000
from him, was sentenced to 80 years in
the penitentiary here today.
e Bledsoe entered a plea OF guilty to
the charge of attempted robbery.
Judge Ralph w. Iatshaw, of the Grim
inal court. before whom he was ar
raigned, said he regretted he could not
sentence Bledsoe to a longer term. The
judge said the near crime was the most
,diabolical n he ever heard of. IN
answer to a question of the court.
Bledsoe maintained he a no confeG-
crates. nor did he have II intention
of exploding the dynamite bomb. He
merely used it. he said. to intimidate
the millionaire. Mr.. Jones, however.
old the court after he had captured
'Bledsoe. the man kept crying. Why
didn't the thing go OFF,"
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PLOT TO DETHRONE
NICHOLAS UNEARTHED

ST. Petersburg, Feb. ga sensa-
tional story of a reactionary plot to
dethrone Emperor Nicholas and pro-
claim a regency in Russia is being re-
lated in st. Petersburg today in con-
nection With the recent death Of Grand
Duke Vladimir the emperor's Oldest
uncle. The authority for the story is a
high judicial official of ST. Petersburg.
According to this individual the af-
fair was uncovered in connection with
the revelations concerning Azef and re-
dictionary organizations. (Azef is the
ma who has been condemned to death
by the socialist organization because OF
his alleged treachery). The prosecut-
ing department OF the government
found indications that the organization
was dissatisfied with the present nod
crate policy OF the government, and de-
sired to substitute a strong handed re-
dictionary regime, and had formed a
plan to establish a regency under
Grand Duke Vladimir.
How far the grand luke was cogni-
zant of this scheme is not set forth, but
the official in question said today that
search OF the documents in Vladimir's
palace was o to be undertaken
When the grand duke suddenly died.
This put an end to the plot.
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STANDARD OIL CASE
AGAIN ON TRIAL

Chicago, Feb. 25.-A bitter skirmfsh
signalized the opening OF the re-
trial of the Standard Oil Company of
Indiana for alleged rebating.
Judge Anderson had been on the
bench but a few moments when John 8.
Miller, Of the defense. electrified those
present by filing a motion to quash the
venire of $50 men on the ground that
lit had been Improperly drawn. Sixty
per cent Of the venire are farmers. only
three are residents of Chicago.
Surprise was plainly visible on the
face of District Attorney Sims when
Mr.. Miller called attention to the per-
ssonnel OF the venire. He promptly re-
covered. however, and sharply opposed
the motion.
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DRY FARMING CONGRESS
OPENS AT CHEYENNE

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 25.-With more
hundred more to arrive on belated
snowbound trains, the third Trans-Mis-
souri, Dry-Farming congress opened its
sessions here today. The sessions will
continue three days, and 1t is expected
work of the utmost Importance to the
semi-arid regions will be accomplished.
Today's program included an ad-
dress by Governor b. B. Brooks. of
Wyoming, president Of the congress.
A letter from President Roosevelt to
Governor Brooks was read, expressing
his greetings and congratulations and
his full sympathy with the efforts OF
the organization.
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Il PASSENGER TRAIN
BLOWS IN ON DENVER

Denver. Feb. 95.-The wind. It Is
claimed, literally blew Rock Island
train No. 5 into Denver. The
all the engineer could do to keep it
from coming in half an hour ahead Of
time. The strong gale helped the train
from the rear for over 100 miles and
reversed the usual conditions which
exist in q storm. The engineer re-
duced the steam but the ears giided
along the track at SO miles an hour
as nicely as II the rails had beer
creased. When 1t was discovered that
the train was running ahead of sched-
sule time the brakes were applied.
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EARTH TIDES, LONG A
PUZZLE, MEASURED

4 London, Feb. 25.-G. H. Darwin, lee
turing here. confirmed the statement
that Hecker, the German astronomer,
has succeeded in determining the ex-
tent of earth tides. which long have
been a puzzle.
Inside a well 80 feet below the sur
face, by continued observation and
photography carried on day and night
for six years. Hecker found the earth
to be Just about az st;ff az IL made Of
steel throughout. In other words, It
moves up and down one-third as much
ne IL 1t were liquid throughout. The
vertical rise and fall in the latitude Of
London is from -four to five inches.
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JAPAN Will KEEP EN- HOME,

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., B. c., Feb. 22.-
News that immigration from Japan to
the Pacific coast is to be forbidden by
the Japanese government, as a result
OF agitation in Toxic was received nv
the steamer Tango Maru today.
Count Komura. minister of foreign
affairs, is quoted as stating that the
government would not in future dis
patch emigrants to the Pacific coast.
and in view Of the failure Of the Jap
and that Japanese methods of farminC
are not applicable to Manchuria emi.
grafton from japan generally would be
discouraged.
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N ACCUSES RIVAL.
ATTORNEY OF KNOWING
OF ASSASSIN PLAN

San Francisco, Feb. 23.-RecallinR the
attempted assassination of last Novem-
Der, Frances J.. Heney charged that
Henry Ach. attorney for Abraham
Ruef. the convicted boss" knew of
the intention Of Morris Haas to shoot
the prosecutor.
The accusation was flung at the at
torney for the defense during a heated
exchange. Calmness returned after
Judge Lawler had threatened the bel
ligerent attorneys with Imprisonment.
A single sea- in the jury remain to
be filed before preliminary challenges
are resumed. Ten talesmen were ex-
amined and discharged during the day.
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ROYALTY PAYS HONOR TO
GRAND DUKE VLADIMIR

st. Petersburg, Feb. 23.-Thc remains
of Grand Duke Vladimir, who died in
this city last Wednesday, today were
conveyed from the grand dukes palace
on the bank Of the Neva across the
river to Fortress st. Peter and st.
Paul. The emperor n the grand
dukes on foot followed the gun car
rage on which. was the casket. None
of the representatives Of the foreign
sovereiSns were present for this cer-
emony. They will attend the inter-
ment tomorrow.
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'BELLHoP" INHER1Ts
A LEGACY OF 5000

San Francisco, CAL, Feb. 24.-"Any
mail for me?" asked Jack Douglas,
bell hop" at the Man hotel, Of the
mail clerk last night.
Here's one from New York; replied
the clerk, and the boy opened It.
Great jumping kangaroos," he
yelled, somebody fan me. I'm left
so. 900 by Colonel G. H. Warneld.
used to ride polo ponies for the old
man. How's that Tor class?"
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BOY OF 5 YEARS
SAVES MAID OF 3

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Feb. 24.-Lit-
tie Mildred Harrington, 3 years old, fell
from a local dock into the mud of Nor
walk harbor n was sinking and near
ly ~suffocated, when Johnny Hogan, S
years Of age. jumped in and saved the
life of his little chum. Johnny was not
able to get her to the shore. but he
pulled her head from the mud and held
her up until rescued by William A..
Fendit and Edward Webb. They were
covered with mud, head, eyes, ears aud
all.
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GOODS
SOLD TO DEALERS

Lincoln. Ncb., Feb. 24.-The recent
ruling made by Governor Shallenberger
and Mr.. Maine. his deputy food COM
missioner, to the effect hat the nation
al pure food law is to apply where
the Nebraska act is ambiguous, and
the matter is not in court. is Interpreted
by the dealers in package goods to
mean that it is no longer necessary to
mark the net weights OF the contents
Upon the cover.
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CARROLL D. WRIGHT
LOSES FIGHT FOR LIFE

Worcester, Mass. Feb. 25.-Carroll
d. Wright, president of Clark college,
died here, aged 60 years.
President Wright had been a sufferer
from diabetes for more than two years,
but that disease did not give him Sc
srious trouble until after his return from
Washington on December z. His last
public appearance was at the dinner OF
the trustees of the Carnegie Institute.
with which institution he a been on
inected for some years.
Carroll Davidson Wright was born at
..Dunbarton, N. H., on July Is. 1910, and
was a son of the Rev. Nathan r. and
elizabeth Wright. He was educated at
TUFTS college, and also had degrees in
Dartmouth. Wesleyan. Clark and Amherst
colleges. He took part In the civil war.
going to the front as a private In the
Fourteenth New Hampshire volunteers,
rising to the rank of colonel. On January
4. 1851, he married Caroline r. Harnden,
of Reading, Mass. He vas a member Of
the Massachusetts senate from 1872 to
1873. He was chief of the Massachusetts
bureau OF statistics Of labor from 1873 to
1883.
He held the office OF United States COM
missioner of labor from 1885 to 1859 Ind
again from 1893 to 1887, and he compiled
the 11th United States census. He was
decorated with the cross of the Legion Of
Honor by france in 1907.
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MASKED MEN RAID
"YE EDITORS SANCTUM.'

Lebanon, Ohio. Feb. ga band of so
masked men invaded the residence and
Office of A. c. McClung, editor of the
Warren County Appeal. at Mason early
this morning, broke in the windows ana
doors, destroyed the furniture and
escaped. McClung had been receiving
threatening letters for the stand he has
taken on temperance issues.
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ls "ElIn AGAIN,

Hot Springs, Ark. Feb. 2b.-After q
period Of physical training much more
severe than many of the athletes In
dulge In here during the spring months.
a~SenatOr-elect Elihu Root left for AL
Abany. where he viii make an address
before the state legislature before go
ing to Washington for the inaugural,
Mr.. Root had been here % days, and
on 20 of these mornings he took Ions
mountain rides. AS Mr.. Root stepped
into q sleeper he declared he never felt
better.
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EXPRESS CAR BURNS
ON BURLINGTON ROAD

Gretna, Neb., Feb. 24.-An express
car on the west bound Burlington train
caught fire While the train was be-
tween Chalco and Gretna and burned
with practically all its contents. The
two express messengers escaped by
crawling around the side rail OF the
burning car to the coach in the rear.
The fire was discovered when the train
was midway between the two towns,
and a fast run was made here. but the
car and contents were ablaze when it
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MARDI GRAS IS ON.

New Orleans, Feb. 24.-Today
marked the arrival of Rex in New Or
leans and the turning over to the mon
arch of the Mardi Gras the keys Of the
city. The parade was one of the most
notable events OF it's kind in the his
tory of the city.
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STOP TRAIN TO PICK
UP PREACHERS HIGH HAT

Evansville, Ind. Feb. 24.-Rev. John
Bradbury's silk hat fell through the
window of the fast passenger train
near Owensville, Ind, last night. The
conductor stopped the train and the
Grey with lanterns found the hat.
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Crash Into Saloon.

I. Two blocks east another crowd
smashed the front of a saloon and sew
eral daring spirits attempted to pillage
the interior, when a squad of police
men charged the crowd and prevented
the mob from securing the liquor. 1t
was at this place that the two boys