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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
SANE IN VIRGINIA-LUNATIC
IN NEW YORK.

In the news Of the justifable killing
of John Gillard by John Armstrong
Chanler. or Chalouer, as he prefers to
be called, occurs mention Of curious
condition. The man who did the kill
ing is sane in Virginia, but if he ven
lures into the State of New York he
Say be placed under restraint by any
person and thrown into madhouse.
This is another instance OF the need
for uniformity OF State laws on sub
jects affecting the broader relations Of
the people of the whole country. That
a man may be lunatic il one State
end sane, trusted citizen in another.
is condition no worse than that which
confronts the woman who is a wife in
one Commonwealth and without wifelv
standing when she crosses the States
borders.
Both propositions, upon their face,
are so absurd that no person Of sound
reason may defend them. They are
only instances of a number of similar
incongruities that show what our law
makers must do before we shall have
in the United States a homogeneous
civilization.
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WE ARE BEYOND THE DAY
OF "OUEUS."

The next time you feel like sputter-
ing over the bum" seats YOU got from
that man in the box office, stop long
enough to think Of the situation in
London. Over on the other side (as
those Of US say who have never been
sbroad) they are testing the right OF
proprietors of playhOuses to obstruct
the streets by long lines Of persons
waiting for the doors 20 open. "Queus,"
they are called, and sometimes they
block the street for forty-eight hours,
discommoding every passer-by, and
seriously interfering with trade.
Someone has taken the matter into
court There will be legal determine
ton of the hitherto unquestioned right
Of the Britisher 20 come early enough
to get the BEST seat in the house If
then it shall be decided that the thea
tiers do not own the entire thorough
fare, there viii be no recourse except
10 adopt the American system of sell
ing a right TO a particular seat in
stead of a general right 70 admission
70 any seat in a particular session.
Neither system is perfect. Nothing
related to catering to public amuse-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
WHY ALL THIS INTEREST IN
THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Someone breaks into print with a
protest against the "snobbery" of re-
marking everything Theodore ROose-
welt may do. This was inevitable.
There was certain to be an exaggerated
curiosity as to everything he did for a
time, the place he got his shoes BACKED,
the stand that sold him MS news
papers, the number of times he stood
in the cars, and everything else. But
when that has altogether subsidized and
the object of it is settled into his new
work, there must yet remain a deep
and steady interest in everything this
man may do.
Why? Not because he has been
President of the United States so much
as because he has been an epoch
making President This may be better
understood by those who have seen
him in clearer perspective. As test
of it. read this, from the London Spec
tatOr:
He will always be remembered as
the President who was responsible for
the tone OF that transition period in
which the United States passed from
her old CircumS tances Of detachment
into the larger business Of the politics
Of the world, and he has secured that
her influence should not only be one
of the most powerful influences in
existence, but that IL should be en-
ployed consistently In just and right
eOus causes.
But the same passion for
high principled conduct has distin-
guiShed his career as Chief Ma gis-
trate of the American people. He has
assumed that public life can have as
high an ethical standard as private
life, and that every failure TO Reep
il up TO that standard is an ignOble
declenSiOn. Part of the crit
icism of his methods may be true. 1t
matters little. What we do know
beyond fear of dispute is that he has
shown consistent, wholesome, and
absolutely fearless character; that he
has done much to purify and elevate
his country; and that every one who
speaks the English tongue viii wish
that he may live long to render the
world new services.
Not America alone, but the whole
round world must follow the further
career of a man who can evoke such a
tribute from a cautious observer see
ing through the glasses of another ma
tional life
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go ASK BOYD"

A man with a memory is George H.
Boyd, superintendent Of the Senate
document room Dir. Boyd, not many
months ago. succeeded the famous Anzi
Smith. who had a memory that was
nothing short Of marvellous. and who
made the Senate document room one II
the chief institutions about the Capitol
Boyd was a disciple OF the old super
intendent, and for years worked under
him. IT was thought at the death Of
Smith that none could possibly I'll his
shoes, but Mr.. Boyd has done So Net
only has he fulfilled evsrT demand OF
Senators, and not allowed the Office
10 fall below the standard set by his
predecessor. but he has done more He
has reorganized the office and improved
It.
Mr.. Smith depended more upon his
memory than on system Mr.. BOYD like
wise avails himself Of his great memory,
and in addition has called to his aid
everything he can devise in the way %
improved system. Lately. he has com
piled all the tariff laws and debates
since the Republic wa founded, the
work has been printed by order OF the
Senate, and is proving invaluable al
this particular time
go ask Boyd" is the advice every
one gives you at the Capitol If you are
on the hunt for anything in the shape
Of a document relating TO Congress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
Capital Tales
ALL ABUSED MOORE.

Prof. Willis L. Moore. chief OF the
Weather Bureau, tells on himself a good
story. which involved his hearing a long
and unanimous string of abuse Of him
self and the weather service IN general
while the abusers were unaware Of his
identity.
He was on train going from this
city to Chicago, and in the smoking
compartment OF his sleeping car. fell in
TO conversation with four other men,
The talk turned on the weather and
from that went to the Weather Bureau )
service. With one accord, the four new
found friends Of Moore proceeded to
express their low opinion of the bu-
reau- Moore chimed IN with them on
the same keys and IN the course Of the
next hour, The service was roasted 10
a turn.
Later I'm the evening the four men
introduced themselves 10 Prof Moore
and gave him their cards, but he man
aged to evade making known his iden-
tity.
The next morning. as he got into
cab in Chicago, he handed his card 20
the group Of four who we're standing on
the sidewalk AS he drove away. th -
shCok their fists at him for haviLA
drawn them into such frank expressiOnS
ABOUT the Weather Bureau.
But Moore felt that ne was entitled
70 some sort Of a militant exhibition.
ana ne shook his fist at them
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transmits is by a bond issue or by i'm
posing additional taxes on the people.
Under the circumstances. with a
budget committee at work considering
expenditures and revenues, and with the
President required by law 70 practically
hold the estimates down TO the revenues
or find a way to meet the deficit that
viii result If the estimates are allowed.
and with the leaders in Congress stirred
up TO the point where they are con-
WINGED something must be done to hold
appropriations in check, II may be ex-
pected that the next regular session will
witness the greatest effort at real econ
Omy washington mas seen in years
What every one wonders is whether
Il Will be effective or whether the ap-
preparations Will somehow go on mount
ing I'D above the billion-dollar mark.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
CLARK A THORN.

Champ Clark, minority leader, a new
member of the Committee on Rules. IS
going TO be a thorn in the side OF his
Republican associates on the commit
tee He has accepted membership in
that exclusive body despite the fact that
he is dead set" against IL He viii al
tend its meetings not because he be-
lieves that the committee should con-
tinue in existence, but because attend
ance at the meetings viii give him
store OF information which will permit
him 70 tear things wide open when a
rule is brought into the House.
Mr. Clark, by the way, has taken a
fancy to the phrase which first attract
ed notice when he used IL while calling
Representative Fitzgerald down Mr.
Fitzgerald talked back 10 his leader
right smart, whereupon NJ Clark re-
marked that ne did not wait any slack
Jaw" The Republicans undertook 70
Josh Mr. Clark and they, too, were in
formed that the minority leader did not
desire any slack Jaw"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
STRANGE CLAIMS.

Some strange claims fine their way 70
the Capitol, but one Of the strangest on
record is that OF an Ohio man, O. J.
Markle
Mr.. Markle has for years been BAT
tering at the doors Of Congress He
wants half a million dollars because
while a clerk IN the War Department
years ago he was made an object Of
insult and provocation by one or more
officials. clerks or other employees" II
the Department. whereby he was lin
lured exceedingly. his nervous syste.r
shattered. and he was made unable l.
pursue advanced studies leading 10 t1e
degree or doctor or philosophy. and
obliged 70 leave uncompleted Hterarv
work that he SAYS would have brOught
him many thousands Of dollars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
AT HOME

Nine WI, wife of the Chinese MIN
lister, will be at home informally this
afternoon at the legation. assisted by her
daughter-in-law. Mrs WI Chao Chu.
Mrs. kuei, and Mrs. Lin. wives of the
members Of the legation stan.
Mrs. Charles Hanback,. of the Bruins
WICK, VIII receive informally today.
Mrs Charles A ProUty viii receive
this afternoon frc-n to o'clock
Mrs LangdOn WhitfOrd VIII receive
informally this afternoon in her home
in Chevy Chase
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19

ment can be perfect, as the Dramatic
Mirror aptly observes. Our present
method of selling tickets is assurediy
open to grave question for the "einch'
il extends to the spectator. But at
least we have gone beyond the stage
where the theatergoer must stand in
line two days, enforced by a pillow
and box of '1unch," in order to see
a performance of even the highest
grade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
| F.

IF men were only handsomer."
The little maiden sighed.
soon, soon I'd say: Take me away
And make Of me a brider"
III men were only cleverer,"
The olcer maiden said,
To take a CHARGE with word and glance
And mayhap l would we'd"
IT men were only " Weather"
The huXoIn widow breathCd,
Il might incline a vow 70 sign
With brow all orange wreathed"
IT men were only easier
The ancient spinster wept.
I'D set my cap for any chap
And we'd him ere I slept"
New York Times
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TILSON, ENTHUSIAST.

Major John O. Ti1son, who succeeds
Gov George L LiIley rs Representa-
tive-at-Iarge from Connecticut, IS one
OF our leading enthusiasts. The major
Che gets his title from the Connecticut
militia) wears an expansive smile at
all times, and applauds every speech
made on the Republican side. He is
also anxious TO greet visitors from
home; so anxious, IN fact, that, in
stead OF walking nonchalantIy from the
chamber when a page hands him a card
he hustles out on q dog trot for fear
that he might miss a voter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
DOuGHTY FITZGERALD.

IF the Democrats in the House think
they viii scare John J. Fitzgerald OF
New York for getting an amendment
through that was agreeable 70 the Re
publicans they are barking I'D the
wrong tree- tlIzseraId Knows IS olS-
every voter IN IL, and expects to come
back TO Congress until a Republican
landslide hits Manhattan When that
event occurs. he figures that he win be
telling his grown-up grandchildren OF
the days when he used to be Con-
gresham.
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Dolliver on Agriculture.
IOHN BIGELOW SAILS.

NEW YORK. March 19.-John BigeIow,
who was United States Minister TO
France during the civil wa, and who
Is still hale and hearty in his ninety
third year left on the steamship Prov
ence for France. Mr.. Bigelow, who ac-
quired considerable fame by settling the
Alabama claim, will remain In France
until May He was accompanied by his
daughter. Miss Grace Bigelow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
BENNETT LIKES APPLES.

Representative Bennett OF New York
is not IN insUrgent. but in the full
shadow of the rules. and with The
Speaker looking down upon him, rs.
calmly ate an apple while he sat IN hiss
seat in The House listening 10 the DIS
cussiOn of the Census Bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
WISCONSIN NIGHTINGALE.

Representative Gustav Kustermann OF
Wisconsin is a grand CID singer. There
are few men in the House who sing
we'll but the man from Wisconsin,
is right there with the high notes, the
majors, and the minors
Wherever KuStermann is. you can
hear loud cries and demands for him
TO sing Usually he strives TO please
and gets away with IT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
INDEPENDENT BURLESON.

Representative Albert s. BurIesOn OF
Texas has some decided views about
the independence which should be dis
played by a member Of Congress. HIS
position is set forth in one remark
II could no more be a Representative
IN Congress Of a machine like Tam
many than 1 could take orders from a
hOOtblack''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
KELIHER'S VOICE.

Representative John a. Keliher Is
nursing a badly abused voice these
days He went into a Democratic eau
Gus the other night and told the
Southerners present why they did not
constitute the entire Democratic party
in the House, and ne expressed him
seIs with such great emphasis that he
now talks Ike a man with a bad cold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
Miss Frances Cary Was Guest in Capital of Her
Cousin. Mrs Burton Harrison-Lives
In Baltimore

Miss Frances Cary. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs John B. Cary, Of Baltimore
and Bar Harbor, has recently returned
II her home after spending the winter
In Washington. the guest of her cousin.
Ms. Burton Harrison. Miss Cary is a
beautiful young woman Of charming
personality and was extensively enter
tanned throughout her entire stay She
has Travelled extensively in Europe,
where she has been greatly admired
Hrs. Taft has sent out cards for tea
at the White House "Wednesday after
noon. March "a. at ; O'Clock, TO the woTIi-
en- OF the Congressional Club
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Give Card Party.

Miss Edna Rathvon. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Robert Rathvon. CT V street,
entertained AT a card party last even
Ing.
The players were Miss Edna Siggers,
Miss Sarah Dyer, Miss Olive Pushaw.
Miss Edna Eckstein, Miss Hattie Jar
Wis, Miss Mary Toncray. Miss Moves,
Miss Annie Rathvon, Tom Dyer. Au-
5rey Fuller. Joseph HarriS, William
Huston, Neil Lamont, Henry Fuchs. L.
w. Cary and Carl RathvOn.
A short musical program was rem
dered after the game and a seated sup
per served.
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND Z. Fleharty
have issued invitations for the wedding
reception OF their daughter, Ethel, and
James Oscar Peed. Thursday evening,
April 5, 1873, from $50 TO 1880 O'Clock
5lS East Capitol street
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Perrine have
returned to Washington from their
wedding trip and Will be the guests Of
Mrs. Perrine's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Albert b Run, until Sunday evening,
when they leave for their future home
in Jersey City.
The naval attache OF the British en-
bassy, Captain SOwerby, and Mr.. Ovey
OF the embassy staff, entertained
party at dinner last evening at the New
Willard Hotel.
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Meyer went TO Philadelphia yesterday
to attend the opera last evening as the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs Charles +. In
gersOL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
INCONSISTENCY.

Iife's a burden and a snare,
Lies a round of grief and care:
Lies q labor. sad and weary
Life is cold and dark and 6reary.
Lies a bubble, life's a breath,
And it's sweetest gift Is des n.
Life steals all we work md grope for.
Death gives all that mortals hope for.
LIES a farce that isn't funny
Deaths a land OF milk and honey;
Life is bitter-yet, l cry,
"Oh4 / do not want 10 dieH'
Cleveland Leader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
Tea and Sale

The ladies' committee of the Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club, 81 c street
northwest. have cards out for a tea
and sale at the clubhouse Thursday.
March %. from TO O'Clock
Mrs. w II Bell and Mrs. Tanner will
preside at the tea table and Mrs. I,y-
man Tiffany, Mrs Andenreid. and Miss
Adams VIII be in charge of the table
of fancy articles.
Mrs. Aulick Palmer is chairman, Mrs.
Continued on Page Thirteen)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19
BODY IF MINISTER
MAY BE IN RUINS
Fashionable Apartm e nts
Burn-Five May Die.
Cannot Find Pastor.

NEW YORK, March 19.-riremen are
now making second search of the
ruins OF the Fifth Avenue Apartments,
seYen-story apartment house at "a
west Ftfty-ninth street, which burned
at an early hour today, in an effort TO
md trace Of the Rev Penoyer Strip
son, said to be a former president Of
Marietta College, in Ohio.
Mrs. Simpson. his wife, now in Flower
Hospital, suffering from burns sustained
In the fire. says her husband was in
their apartment when the fire broke out.
Nothing has been seen or heard of him
since, however, and il is feared he met
death in the flames
Find No Trace.
The firemen made q hurried search
Of the ruins but found no trace of the
missing man. 1t was then believed that
he had been cared for in some neigh
boring house or at some hospital. As
no word came from him. it was decided
to make more thorough search Of the
ruins
Mrs. Simpson and her daughter, also
at the Flower Hospital, are almost
crazed with anxiety. The Simpsons
apartment was on the seventh floor and
MIS-. simpson ana her daughter were
rescued with difficulty. being carried
down the fire escape.
Believing that jewels and money
valued at more than 100000 are buried
IN the ruins the police have stationed
strong guard around the structure.
All Of the twenty-One persons in
Jured are reported doing as well as can
be expected, although five, -four fire
men and woman, may die.
The monetary loss by the fire will eX-
C6eQ nalE q million dollars.
Those Injured.
The most seriously hurt of the fire
men are Conrad Boltinger, right wrist
broken. internally injured; Benjamin
Tracy, skull fractured by falling cor
nice; George Loose, skull fractured by
falling cornice; Leland Potter. caught
between two trucks and internally in
jured. All of them were taken to
Roosevelt Hospital.
Mrs. Francis Hillhouse is at Flower
Hospital suffering from burns about the
head. face and body. Mrs. HilIhOuse's
daughter Mary and son Francis were
also badly burned.
The Fifth Avenue Apartments were
among the most fashionable apartments
OF this fashionable center. The close
proximity to the Plaza Hotel caused
great excitement among the hundreds
Of guests of the latter as the big hos
! telry filed with smoke There were
many narrow escapes among the occu-
/ cue to the sitting smoke.
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SENATE COMMITTEES
TO BE FILLED SOON

The Republican and Democratic com
mIttees In charge Of filing the vacan-
cIes on the Senate committees and re-
organization OF those committees ex-
peCt to report on Monday.
Various important changes have been
made in the membership Of committees
The Republican committee on commit
tees has decided on two new commit
tees. one on conservation Of resources,
and one on expenditures in the execu-
tiv departments
For the purpose Of quieting the in
surgent movement the Republican com
mittee on committees has givea more
than usual recognition TO the young
members. and TO the Western members.
In some cases the Republican member
ship on committees has been increased
by adding one or two Senator's.
Changes of Republicans.
The vacancies on the Republican side
Of the Finance Committee VIII be filed
by Senators Lodge, Flint, Smoot, and
Cullom. Senator Hopkins VIII be de-
rprived Of his place on Finance II not
reelected before Monday. Senator Gull
lOm gives up his place on Appropria-
tons to so on Finance. Senator Sim
mons Of North Carolina will ill the
vacancy left by Senator Teller on
Finance
Senator'S Curtis Of Kansas. Bu-kett Of
Nebraska, and Kean Of New Jersey
Will 90 on Appropriations.
Senator Root goes to Foreign Rela-
tons, Sutherland and BOTah go on
judiciary. Dixon and Brown go 20
Militarv Affairs.
Senator Burton Of Ohio will go on the
Commerce Committee by reason Of his
familiarity with river and harbor mat
tiers.
Dolliver on Agriculture
Senator DolIiver becomes chairman Of
Agriculture. and gives up the chairman
ship Of Education and Labor Senator
BOrah succeeding him.
Senator Hale becomes chairman OF
Appropriations. Perkins chairman Of
Naval Affairs. Flint chairman Of
Canals. La Toilette chairman Of Cen
sus. Burnham chairman OF Claims
Carter chairman of Irrigation. SmoOt
head Of Printing. and DepeW chairman
OF Pacific Islands and Porto Rico. SEN
ator Daniel succeeds Teller as chair
man Of the Committee on Private Land
Claims
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VIII Ride to North.

Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Wadsworth will
close their home on Dupont Circle to-
morrow and Will leave Washington for
their summer home, 'Ashantee,' at
Avon y. y. They make the trip an
nually on horseback. accompanied by
party of friends, and this year Miss
Ethel Roosevelt will Re one of the
party, coming down from her home at
oyster Bay for the occasion.
This afternoon from TO O'Clock
Mrs WadswOrth will be at home 70 her
friends at her farewell reception Of the
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19

Kindly but firmly, we must refuse II
get worked up about the latest perform
ances Of the Balkan war cloud. until we
have secured some definite information
as 20 exact time when the beer tax was
restored to s. in tho tariff bill. and what
the price was.
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Congressional Club.

The Congressional Club will hold its
weekly reception this afternoon from I
to 9 O'Clock. The guest Of honor will
be the Rev. Edward Everett Hale, who
will make a short address.
The president of the club, Mrs. James
Brock Perkins will be assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. Ollie NJ James. Mrs. Morse
Mrs Terrell. Mrs. Anthony, and Mrs
SJayden-
Mrs. A w Gregg and Mrs VespasiaD
Warner will preside at the tea table
WI oh will be adorned with q center
piece Of ferns and spring blossoms
Mrs William G Young. Of Hampton
Va Will come TO Washington tomorrow
to be the guest Of Mrs. William Floyd
Sicitrd. Mrs Young has been spending
the winter months with her brOther-in-
Law and sister former Senator and
Mrs. Faulkner, at "BoydvilIe." Martins
burg w Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19

Governor Hughes plan TO abolish
State conventions under the new
primary act would certainly be n fine
method for getting even with the Sara
toga hOtelkeepers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-19

New York women want Jim Crow cars
provided in the subway for men. They
say it's utterly Impossible for lady TO
ride in the melee OF jostling men. and
would have the brutes herded off by
themselves. Now. If the men can ge.
compensation In a permit to smoke,
they'll doubtless accept the terms with
proper resignation