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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
THE GERMAN SHADOW FALLS
OVER HOLLAND.

The death OF King Edward and The
accession 90 the throne Of England OF
his son, George Y, have almost wholly
overshadowed the highly important Po-
Iitical situation IN which Holland now
finds itself. The dispatches indicate the
dangerous illness Of the little Princess
Juliana, whose first birthday was re-
Gently celebrated IN a manner that
showed the fOndness felt for her by the
Dutch nation. Ordinarily, the illness
OF a yesr-old princess would not be
Of large international moment, but in
this case the eyes Of al the European
chaneelories are watching developments
with no small anxiety.
The reason for the interest felt in
the illness of this mite Of royalty is
that If Juliana dies, then the next heir
to the throne OF Holland will be one of
the young princes Of Germany. And
the accession to the throne Of Holland
Of a German prince would IN the eyes
Of European diplomacy, bring danger
OUsly near the merging Of the Dutch
nation into the German Empire.
This is a fate the people OF Holland
have long dreaded. It IS equally dreaded
by England, or, at least, gravely feared
by that nation, and II is looked on
with the utmost apprehension IN al
the European courts outside OF Berlin.
Il IS feared that once q German prince
rules Holland, in spite Of any guar
antees, Germany would find a way 70
break down the barriers OF Dutch indie
pendence, which have so long been
maintained against the aggressions Of
more powerful countries Germany has
long coveted Holland. and Is not ex-
pected to miss any opportunity TO ex-
tend its influence over that small but
wealthy and important nation.
The lOng-dreaded European war may
hang on the fate Of the small princess
OF Holland. It would be strange If It
developed that this tot of twelve
months held the keys to graver things
internationally Gnan did the monarch
of Great Britain who has but lately
died
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
For Open Cars.

To the Editor OF The Washington Tiraes:
Having in mind your past accomplish
ments tn the way Of performing a public
service. I should like to suggest that
your paper invite discussion upon the
question Of requiring the street car COM
panies TO operate open street cars durin 8
the warm and hot weather. especially
upon the lines where they have here
tofore been in operation
Probably more than a majority OF
the residents Of our city are obliged to
spend the heated term in town, and as
only few Of US, comparatively, are
able TO have automobiles. We feel that
We should not be deprived OF the breath
OF fresh air. we have been able 10 OBJ
tain during previous summers through
open car riding A vote IN favor Of or
against the operation OF pay-as-you-en-
ter cars on the Fourteenth street line
would prove mighty interesting-exc
TO the street railway companies
FOR COMFORT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
increase of Wages. -

To the Editor q The Washington Times.
- WIN Mr. COntented. who takes such an
optimistic view Of the present status OF
wages and living expenses. produce
statistics to back up his opinion that
the working man makes 500 today,
where he made SI.0O in 1882 To what
class Of labor, pray, does ne refer? Does
the pick-and-shOveI man who received
SIS per day in IsSG receive 500 per
day at the present timer
That wages have increased 10 some
extent Il viii be admitted, but that they
have not increased commensurate with
the cost Of living Is evidenced by the
general wave Of dissa tisfactlon cover
ing the entire country, and II is not to
be admitted that everybody Is becom-
ing pessimistic. either
As matter OF fact You sometimes
md man who would be perfectly con
tended 20 have rhe shirt revenued OF
MS back 50 long as IL was at the hands
OF the particular political party he
CHANGED 20 favor. Produce your stats
tics. M Coutented,'' and we viii svzai-
low your story
CHARLES z BRUCE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Founder of Coney.

EfTHERE is the man who is respon-
sible for Coney Island as it
stands today" said a member OF the
New York delegation. pointing to Rem
resentative Richard Young, OF Brook
Iyn-
Mr. Young acknowledges the state
ment Of his colleague and for fur
ther details refers his inquirers 10 the
Congressional Directory, where he has
set forth in detail the part he PLAYED in
making Coney Island famous.
It was while serving as park commits
.sioneT under Mayor Low that Mr. YOUNG
saw the possibilities at Conev Island
according to his autobiography. Had II
not been for his artistic eve Conev
Island would today. without doubt. be
the same unattractive spot it was many
years ago
During his administration az marx
cou1Iniss ioner ne transformed the bar
rem sand waste at Coney Island into
the beautiful seaside. park. the redeerline
feature Of Coney Island: built the sea
wall ond cOnCOuTse at thas resort and
macadamized the boulevard from T-iT7eCe
highway to the sea during his admins
tratlOn the East Side was transformers
from dis7greeable neglected waste
into the atu active Institute Park
Mr.. Young IS one Of the silent states
men o. the House. He -eareiv makes
q speech He devotes n.cSs of his time
TO the legislation pending before the
committees Of which ne Il 4 rueru her
He is serving his first term in Congress-
and is enjoying Congressional life 81
again even II he has 10 sit over on the
minority side
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Visitors Impressions.

To TIE Editor q The Washington Times.
Every citizen Of the Republic must feel
solicitude for the good name Of its Capi-
tai Whether his home be IN Texas.
Maine, or California. there IS but one
National Capital. and upon that he also
has a claim But those who have heard
OF the beauty Of the Capital City OF
learned Of Il through album views. are
doubtless often shocked upon arrival
here 70 see the iuconErufty OF architec-
tUre the isolation OF many beautiful
structures. the distressing contrasts be
tween them and the improvements"
lying adjacent. the tumble-down rock
cries fronting on the Capitol grounds.
the disreputable class Of business lining
a considerable portion OF our famed
Avenue. It may be that tine VIII bring
some Improvement Of these conditions
As The Times announces. there are to
be thousands OF visitors in the city
within the next week. but does any one
Care2 Is civic pride q thing unknown in
this pateTnaiiy governed ciIy7 Do not
the various chambers and boards care
Tor anything besides the money Of the
visitoTs2 SOJOURNER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
WASHINGTON TO SEE NEW
THEATER PLAYERS.

The engagement Of the New Theater
Company at the Belasco. starting to-
night, VIII give Wasningtoniaus who
have not been able to go to New York
during the past season an opportunity
TO Judge for themselves how success
fully this dramatic organization has
Iabored in attempting to accomplish the
purposes for which 1t was organized
the perfect presentation OF plays
When the New Theater was opened
in New York there was much skepticism
as to whether it would be box office
success, and there was also not a little
criticism Of its productions. As the
season wore on, however, and as the
inevitable mistakes were remedied, the
playhouse proved itself, and Is today
recognized quite generally as being the
home OF welI-nigh perfect drama Its
casts are made up without regard to
~staTs" and their vagaries, the theory
OF selection being to get the best actor
possible for each part. bearing in mind
the particular abilities style, appear
ance, physique, age, and other gualifca-
tons required to portray the character
as conceived by the author. This often
results IN the casting Of men and
women Of Acknowledged talent and
fame ID minor or insignificant parts.
but It Is said also to result in q nearly
perfect whole. In scenic investiture
the same care Is exercised. every detail
necessary to a complete and correct pro-
duetiOn being provided
The selection OF plays TO be produced
IN Washington is excellent, and the en-
gagement Of three evenings and one
matinee should prove not only interest
ing, because Of the unigueness Of the
producing company, but thoroughly en-
joyable-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
CHANGE IN INAUGURALDATE
SEEMS CERTAIN.

After years OF delay, It seems almost
certain that at last Congress Is TO take
the necessary, initial steps toward
changing the date OF Inauguration OF
President and Vice President. The
House judiciary Committee has pre-
pared a resolution calling for an amend
ment to the Constitution, and Speaker
Cannon has stated he win recognize
the committees chairman on Monday
for the purpose of bringing the resolu-
ton to vote.
This question has been 50 thoroughly
threshed out that it does not seem as
If there can be any hitch IN the pro-
ceedings at this time. The date Sc
leeted-the last Thursday IN April
besides being advantageous as regards
the weather. appeals because Of its
historical significance, being the date of
George Washington's first Inauguration.
Tfa amendment as proposed also
makes provision for the selection Of a
President OF Vice President N case of
the death Of a President-eIect or Vice
President-elect, or IN case no one Is
chosen by the Electoral College, thereby
filing in a gap which has always been
recognized as a menace TO the complete
success Of our system of choosing these
officers
There Is every reason for favorable
action on the Inauguration amendment
at this session and not one argument
against Il Public sentiment through
out the country Is insistent IN It's de-
mand. Individually, the members OF
Congress generally favor It The rights
Of thousands Of people who are directly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
FRANKING PRIVILEGES AND
POSTAL RATES.

As far as it goes, the proposed Sens-
torial probe Of alleged abuses of the
use Of postal franks Is a line of inquiry
IN the right direction, but 1t doesn't 20
far enough to reach the real @abuse"
in the system. The investigation Is
prompted by the charge that documents
defending the tariff law are being sent
out to newspapers and citizens under
frank OF members O. Congress, and the
nature of the investigation to be con
Quoted Is shown in the following reso-
luton, which was adopted unanimously
by the Senate Tuesday afternoon:
Resolved, That the Committee on
POstOffCes and Post Roads be, and is
hereby DIRECTED TO examine and report
abuse OF privilege enjoyed under the
law in sending matter through the mail
under frank OF otherwise without nay
Tent Of postage. and that special re-
port be made on the right to mail free
OF postage 2 certain document made mn
OF extracts on the tariff debate Of 1859.
embraced in a pamphlet or book Of
about 40 pages, entitled "a story of a
Tariff and whether. In connection with
such pamphlet or book, there has been
mailed under frank. with frauka bic mat
ter, circulars or other matter subject 10
payment Of postage
If any protected interests have gone
to the extreme Of using the franks of
their friendly Senators and Representa-
tives to send through the mails matter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12

which would otherwise have to be
transported at established postal rates,
It is certainly time Congress and the
country knows it. On its own account,
therefore, this charge is serious. and
should be thoroughly investigated
However, Congress could well 90
further, and conduct an inquiry into
the whole question of postal Thanking,
with a view OF determining whether the
system has built up a practice of IN
necessary and senseless mailing of pub
lie documents throughout Government
Offices generally. Undoubtedly, much
of the matter now sent broadcast over
the country under Congressional and
executive department franks accom-
Plishes a great deal Of good, but there
IS a strong feeling among those who
have come n contact with the system
that 1t also entails q great waste, not
only IN the item of transportation, but
in the item Of printing and binding.
There Is reason to believe that large
saving TO the Postofice Department
could be Effected through the reduc-
ton of its mail-carrying charges if the
whole question of franked matter were
looked into On the surface there Is a
great deal Of evidence that tons of pub
lie documents which serve no useful
purpose are carried under frank through
our postal service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Ca pital Tale s
Old Timers in House.

T He oldest Democrats IN the House
IN point Of service are Represents
tive W A Jones, Of the First virginia
district, and Representative Leonidas
F. Livingston Of Georgia Each has been
in Congress about twenty years. Zach
began to serve in the House at the
opening Of the F1fty-second Congress
They have sBrved continuously since
March I, 1911, each VIII have rounded
out twenty fun years OF service.
The only Republicans who have served
longer taa-n these two Democrats are
Cannon OF Illinois, Bingham OF Penn
sylvania, Payne Of New York, and Dali
eel OF Pennsylvania Hull OF Iowa
has served the same length OF time
as Jones and Livingston Uncle
joe Cannon has had eighteen terms
nos continuous. General Bingham has
had sixteen continuous terms PAYNE
has had thirteen terms. not Continuous
and Dalzeu has had twelve Continuous
terms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES VIM
DICATED BY INQUIRY.

The report OF the Associated Char
ities Investigating committee. made
public today, should silence the crit
clsms which have recently been made
OF that society The committee was
composed Of people of unquestioned
Integrity, free from bias or prejudice.
The fact that they give the Associated
Charities an absolutely clean bill of
health should be sufficient IN itself to
convince the organiza tons critics that
they have been mistaken, but If one
desires further evidence that his criti-
cisms have been UnfOunded he can find
that In the report, also, for the com
1nIttee has sifted the charges against
the society 10 the bottom and has ex-
planned IN detail the apparent errors
upon which they were based.
Two lines Of inquiry were followed.
because all the criticisms pertained to
one or the other conditions looked into.
The first class OF critics charged that
too much money Is spent IN admins
tration and too little in direct relief of
suffering The second class charged ex-
travagance, lack OF economy, and care
lessness in the handling Of funds
The committee went into the affairs
Of the Associated Charities thoroughly
and its verdict on the first Indictment
Is forcefully expressed in these words:
The money has been well spent" In
other words the committee emphasizes
because of what it discovered OF the
sOciety's wOrk-that II Is not only
proper, but essential and beneficial to
spend large sums Of money for admins
tration, by which existing poverty Is
relieved and possible future poverty
prevented The committee found that
the Associated Charities Is doing ef-
fective and valuable work IN eIiminat-
ing or minimizing the causes OF pow
erty, and the report commends it for
Spending money for this purpose, recog-
MIXING, also, that such work cannot be
accomplished without spending money.
As to the effectiveness Of the labors
Of the Associated Charities IN relation
to the expenditure OF money for ad-
ministration expenses, the committee
reaches this conclusion: ''YVe are IN
able to find where a saving could be
made without serious detrimeut to the
work"
The charges relative TO the handling
Of funds are dismissed as groundless.
On this point the committee gives the
society the following strong indorse-
ment-
The financial system IS admirable It
IS accurately and carefully audited at
regular intervals and offers no Oppor-
tunlty for appropriation or waste
Washington need not hesitate an in
slant in accepting the findings of this
investigating committee It's report
s4suld bind al citizens together IN sup
port OF an Institution which has been
found TO be performing such invaluable
work for the entire community
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12

and materially affected by such
weather as We had on the last inau-
guratiOn day cry out for It. The State
Legislatures are ready TO approve 1t
the instant Congress gives them OP-
pOrtunity-
In view Of these conditions, It Is al
most impossible to imagine that any
thing except the passage Of the resolu-
ton viii result from the proceedings
on this vital question beginning IN the
House on Monday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
In the Mail Bag

The Times VIII accept for PubIi-
cation in Its Mall Bag columns,
short vigorous letters on questions
of public interest It cannot un-
derta<e to publish letters exceed
Ing 80 words, and reserves the
right rtEtdiy to eondense cOInHlE-
nteafiOns which are of greater
lerEth- Letters should be ssrittea
On one side of the paper only, and
must contain the name and address
OF the writer, but these VIII not be
published 81 request 90 that effect
is made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
President Entertains at Dinner,
Complimentary to Californians
Bridge-Te ca Party Given
By Miss Louise Howson

Miss Marie Louise Howser. daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs n. r. Howser. enter
tanned at bridge, followed BY tea, yes
day afternoon, in honor Of Miss Mildred
Smith, OF North Carolina. who Is attend
Ing the National Cathedral School
The guests invited TO meet Miss Smith
were number Of the seasons debutan-
ties and a number OF out-of-town girls
attending school IN Washington There
were three tables for bridge and addi-
uonai guests came in later for tea
Mrs HOWser. mother Of the hostess
and Mrs James Regan, wife Of Lieut.
hegan, L. S. A, presided at the tea
table.
spring blossoms and pink roses and
ferns formed the house anu table dec
oratiOns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Engagement
Of Miss Fish Announced.

Representative Hamilton Fish has
announced the engagement OF his
third daughter, Miss Emily Rosali1d
Fish 70 John ". Cutler. Of BrookIire,
Mass. No date has been set for the
wedding.
Mr.. Fish and his daughters have
been spending the winter in Washing
ton. occupying the residence NY 7
street for the season The brfde-elect
IS the sister OF Mrs William Law
renee RTeese. Miss Janet Fish HamiI-
ton Fish, jr-, and Miss Helena Fish.
who is still a school girl. Her grand
father was governor of New York,
United states Senator from New York
and Secretary OF State during Presi-
dent Grants Administration Her
father was formerly speaker of the
assembly at Albany and Assistant
Treasurer Of the United States
Mr.. Cutler is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George c Cutler. OF BroOkline- Mass
and graduated from Harvard last
year. he IS a member OF the D. K E.
fraternity, HsSty Pudding. Sphinx
and Polo Clubs of New York, and is a
noted athlete
Rear ACmiral and Mrs Clover VII
close their Washington residence about
the middle OF June and aCCOmpsnied
by their family viii 20 to their country
place, IN California, for the summer
season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Miss Webster Entertains
At the Theater for
Miss Brooks.
Bnde-Elect and Wedding
Party Guests at
Columbia.

The President entertaJz=d AT dinner al
the White House last evening. Fis
guests were.
Senator Perkins
Senator Flint.
Representative Jsnss c. .Needham.
Representative James McLachIan.
Representative Joseph r EnowIand.
Representative Everis A Hayes
Representative Julius Kahn.
Representative Duncan E. McKinlay.
Representative Sylvester c. Smith.
Representative William Z. E1gle-
bright
The governor Of California.
Hon P H Mccarthy. mayor Of San
Francisco.
Hon. Victor H. BIetcaIf.
Hon F ". Henshaw.
NJ H de Young.
William L. Gerstle.
James ROiph, II.
William z Gerber.
n. F Tarpey.
Col William NJ Garland.
William T. Dargie.
Luther j. Evans
F J Zeehaudelaar.
7. Cary Friedlander.
L. A Lane
Charles s Aiken
z c Cooper.
Q. E Cooper
Capt. Archibald ". Butt
Miss Frances Webster, daughter OF
Major and Mrs r K Webster. e s
A. entertained al a box party AT the
Columbia Theater this afternoon in
honor Of Miss Margaret Brooks. whose
marriage 70 DR.. Lucius Warren John
son, L & n, viii take place Tuesday
afternoon IN St Thomas Church
The guests were Miss Dorothy Cray
Brooks. sister Of the bTide-eIeCt. who IS
10 be the maid OF honor - the wedding.
the bridesmaids. Ms Maitland Marshall,
Miss Katherine Crane. Miss GIaTthena
Harrison, and Miss Julia HeyI, and
Miss Alice B0uteI. Miss Ev elyn Carpen-
ter, Miss katherine HOloroOk. Miss
Natalie briggs. and Mss Isabel Crosby
Miss Webster viii entertain her guests
ar tea after the play and VIII also
present them with souvenir bonbon
boxes representing the world. around
which Miss Brooks VIII probably travel
after her marriage into de nav.
This evening Miss Ju.Ia Heyi VIII en-
terrain the bridal party at q card party
in homer Of Miss Brooks
Sunday evening Dr. johnson vii give
his bachelor dinner and Aiond ~ even
ing Miss Martheua Harrison viii en-
terrain the enure bridal party a suppeL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
Miss Clover
Gives UNIQUE Parry.

Miss Eudora Clover. daughter OF Rear
Admiral and Mrs Richardson Clover,
L s n, entertained AZ an informal
cnildren's party last evening al her
residence on New Hampshire avenue.
The guests were her childhood play
mates Of a decade ago in Dupont circle,
now debutantes and young men promi-
tai
After a musical program and a num-
Der OF chlldren's games popular in the
park during ti:eir playtime ten years
ago q supper was served, AT which the
silver mugs used by the hostess and
her guests in their childhood. were used
The supper WIS such as would have
been served AZ A clIldren's party.
The reunion Of las night is 10 De re-
peated ten years fro.1 now.
Announcement Is made Of the mar
rage OF Miss Edna II. HAYES, daugh-
ter Of M and Mrs. J. H Hayes, 10 J.
Oswald ONen-
The wedding took place Wednesday,
May 10, at the TectOTy Of St. Stephen s
Church, the Rev Joseph H Cassidy
Ofhc1aung IN the presence OF the mem
bers Of the Immediate families
Shortly after the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs O'Neil left washington for a
bridal trip 20 New York. Upon their
return they viii be al home after June
81 2031 Il street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12

II IS reported that quite q number Of
people who once lived here two. four
and six years would be glad 70 return,
not only for Homecoming week. but for
many additional weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12

Considering that for several years it
has been currently understood that
John Dc -aistcoats were lined with
gre nback-, the report that he has
adopted paper vests VIII cause no great
excitement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-12
What's on the Program
Tonight in WASHINGTON

Chemical Society OF Washington, Public
Library. Mt Vernon square : .. m
Annual election C officers Of Washing
ton Chapter. American Institute OF
Banking. 121s T street: polls open till
2. n
New York Republican Club. Hotel Re
gent, Pennsylvania avenue and Fiji
tenth street, S D n.
Theaters.
Belasco-New Theater Company IN
Twelfth Night D m
National-"EI Captain" SIS D. N.
CoIumbia-'Giris.' SIS 2. IT.
Academy GTaustarb.' SIS D. N.
Chase's-POlite vaudeville, S.15 .. m
C5zsinO-ContinuoUs vaudeville
C5ayety-BOwery Burlesquers, Sis D m
Lyceum-CoIe and Johnson, S:I5 D. m.
disqualification pictures and vaude-
- vnIe, : 20 II D m
Masonic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pictures
go TO 1870 p. m
and other attractions.