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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10
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Broaiway's justly celebrated tired
business man" forgets his fatigue when
he watches the brilliant business tao
tics of Get Rich Quick Wallingford"
at the Gaiety Theatre. Wallingford
and his pa, Blaclde Daw, are the two
most cnterta ling crooks we have add
I'd to the gayo of the town for many
q year.
Every little movement has a mean
ing of its own" is the newest I'LL. to be-
&c epidemic over the country. The
air is the theme of madam Sherry
the dainty musical production by Otto
HaUerbach and Karl Hoschna at the
New Amsterdam Theatre.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

"The Rosary is the Offering at the
Garden Theatre. The efforts Of Faith
er Brien Kelly, personified by Earring
ton Reynolds, has proved satisfactory
to the Catholic clergy and many let
tiers of commentator and apprecia-
III have been received by the man,
agement
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

end. one 10 contain the weight the
other TO contain the matter 10 be
weighed The stcelyard WIS probably
so called from the material OF which f.
was made and from IT'S former length.
II is also known as The Roman bal.
nnCe mud j. Of great antiquity
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10
A Serious Prsdicament.

'How can he afford to keep an an.
tomobilef"
''IIc can't, but he has to keep one 20
prevent people from finding out that
he is too hard up 20 afford it."-Chlca.
20 Record Herald.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10
The Human RiddIe.

one NJ The straugrs; problems ~ our
incNp'icablc nature is The choice Of
evil and thc rejection OF good even
after long experience has proved that
misery and evil are Synonymous. yir.
tue. il is trdc does not always exempt
from sorrow. but crime must ever be-
wretcbeducss Hope loses it's balm
and fear acquires q kCenor sting. The
present is anxiety The past remorse.
The future is despair. and yet the way.
ward man drinks The bitter cup when
the sweet is offered 70 him and launch
IS his boat upon an angry sea, where
storms attend his course and ship.
wreck terminates bis voyage. rather
than glide down the smooth current Of
a tranquil stream where peace pilots
him on the way and happiness waits
him on the shore Exchange.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

great hit of his career, and Miss
Beecher as to the patient mad long suf-
fering wife has established herself as
a popular favorite.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

Though the world may owe every
man & living. only the persistent "ul
lectOr gets H.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

Leo Ditrichstein and Janet Beecher.
thanks to their excellent work in Day.
id Belasco's production OF The Con.
cert" continues to pack the Belasco
Theatre. AS Gaber Army the eccen-
trio and egotistical virtuoso, Mr.. Dit
richstein has succeeded i'm making the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

"The Blue Bird" has fitted three
blocks southwark from the New Thea
ire to the Majestic Theatre, which
opened this week as a legitimate
house. The New Theatre was com
PEELED TO make way for the regular
season of the stock company which
ill present its repertoir of Shakes.
poarian and other plays.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10
New York Dramatic Letter

New York, Nov. 10.-In future please
cast Emma Carus with the actress
managers, for the Shuberts have APP
pointed her manager of the stage for
up and Down Broadway" which is
the largest and most elaborate Offering
even sent on tour by the Shubert man
agement. AS the company numbers
125 people and the presentation calls
for sixteen different scenes, the task
assumed by Miss Carus, in addition
to playing the part of "Melpomene"
is of stupendous proportions
New York is still adding to the mi
tia welcome given Charles Klein's lat
es play The Gamblers" which has
e. cred it's second week at Maxine
ITS Theatre. The gambling
witch forms the there of this play
is Eot petty gambling, but the gamb-
liIg which is done in seven figures in
Wcil street. John Emerson, a fnan-
ci,- of the old school, who has here
toiore been satisfied TO count his
profits by the thousand is induced by
an ambitious son, to raise the stack
70 millions
The son is attacked by big financial
interests who put the Federal law on
him, with the, result that he and his
father, with their parners face prison
charges. All but the son are saved by
the Intervention Of a woman. The
cast includes George Nash, Charles
Stevenson, William y. Mack, Dewitt
G. Jennings, Cecil Klngstone. George
Baxkus, William Postance, Jane Cowl
Edith Barker and Julia Hay. "The
Gamblers is undoubtedly one of the
strongest plays Of the year.
Sam Bernard is still at the Casino
Theatre where lie Came from Mil.
waukee' is playing. Miss Nella Ber-
gen, who is Mr. Demands prima donna
has undertaken TO give special in
struction to the chorus girl whose
voice after a severe test, showed the
most promise under individual train
ing.
Marie Doros soulful eyes and
dreamy frocks are valuable aids to
her charming personality in her new
vehicle, Electricity" a play of social
ism, which is appearing at the Lyce-
nm Theatre. Electricity" is a pro.
duct Of the pen of William Gillette,
the actor-playwrightmanager. HUI
manity, whimsical fancy and a consid-
cradle range of humor are supplied I'm
large quantities in the play.
Leo Ditrichstein and Janet Beecher
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

The Criterion Theatre has large ca
James Forbes farcial comedy The
Commuter5' is holding forth. The hui
morous side of suburban life and the
laughabie phase of the servant girl
)blom arc presented in delectable
way.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

The Barnyard Romeo the Wen
nese musical vaudeville offering is
seen again i'm the American Music
Hall Mile. Mizzi Hajos, the fascinat-
ing Viennesc actress is the Hen Pleas.
ant, while Sidney Grant plays the
Rooster. IN addition to this miniature
musical comedy Maria Leland and her
Viennese posing beauties are on view
with several other interesting and
amusing vaudeville acts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-10

The Hippodrome offers the three
spectacles The International Cup.
THE Ballot Of Niagara" and "The
Earthquake Among other big feat.
ures are the Shipwreck, the Yach'
Race, the Flag Number, the Skipping
Rope Girls apd the aquatic finale with
the Rainbow Flying Ballot
The Washington herald., 1910-11-06

ships supplies at the entrances TO the
canal II is feared that private COM
mercial enterprises may, by acquiring
terminal facilities at the ends Of the
completed waterway. gain control over
the ships supplies needed 10 replenish
stores after long voyages 10 one or the
other OF the mouths OF the canal The
consideration Of this important matter
is one OF the prime reasons for Mr..
Tsft's visit to the canal zone.
Time For Canals Opening.
1t VIII be noted that the matters
named are closely related TO the ques-
don OF the approaching completion Of
the great work OF making islands Of
North and South America In the
opinion Of the engineering experts the
time is approaching rapidly for the
realization OF the centuries old dream
OF the union OF the two great oceans.
Jan. /. 1915. has been fixed upon by
the canal commission for the probable
date of throwing open Of the canal 10
the maritime traffic OF the world II
has been asserted with confidence that
the date may be anticipated. The COM
pletion of the great work should not
The Washington herald., 1910-11-06

Not alone on the isthmus. but also
on the way there, Mr. Tafts itinerary
is filed with work. He has planned to
write on the way down TO the isthmus
his annual message 10 congress. Be-
ing an unusually good sailor and also
accustomed to working on board ship.
he expects 10 find little difficulty in
getting together his admonitions TO the
legislators and his announcements TO
the nation. From Charleston to Colon
is not long distance. however. being
only four days sail. and II is not ex-
pected that the message will emerge
full formed from the voyage. No doubt
canal matters viii claim a large part
or the message.
After President Taft lands at Colon.
on the Atlantic side OF the canal. his
time viii be fully occupied with con-
sideration Of the details Of the canal
work To mention only three Of the
very important matters which will
claim his attention, there are the ques-
tons Of the fixing of the toll rates TO
be charged by the canal of the forth
fication OF the isthmus and of the con-
troll by the government Of the sale OF
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PARLIAMENT SOON TO WRESTLE
WITH MATTERS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE

and share in the work at ST. Stephens.
But the courts have now held in the
famous Osborne case that the Labor
party may not levy funds for political
purposes from trade unions AS a re-
suit Of this decision the question Of the
payment Of members Of the house Of
commons is receiving renewed agita-
ton. Arguments in opposition. on the
ground that there is danger OF cor
ruption OF parliamentary character,
are met by the assertion that in the
seventeenth century, when the house
reached perhaps the zenith OF it's pow
er and Independence. the members
were salaried
Another moot question of immense
Importance not only to Great Britain
but to the world, Is that OF tariff re-
form. In Great Britain the term means
the abandonment of the policy OF free
trade which has prevailed for many
years and the imposition Of duties on
imports. Preferential duties in favor
OF exports from British colonies are
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urged The whole matter is one In
which the whole world is deeply con-
eerned. since the commerce Of Great
Britain and its dependencies forms so
large a part OF the worlds trade.
Correspondence with the American
political situation Is found In Great
Britain in the insurgency" OF some
members of the Unionist. or Tory. par
ty. now in opposition. The leader or
the party is Arthur J. Balfour. who was
prime minister before the Unionists lost
power About 100 members Of the par
ty are dissatisfied with Mr.. Balfour's
leadership and have threatened revolt.
In a recent address he failed to meet
their expectations. They wanted him
10 promise unequivocally 10 repeal the
new land taxes when they regained
power and TO come out openly in favor
Of tariff reform, and they have declared
plainly their dissent from his leader
ship. But the party is badly split on
these questions and others, and there
is no Moses in sight to lead them to the
promised land Joseph Chamberlain.
the old Warhorse, is expected to re-
turn to the house; but. according to his
son, he viii take no active part in its
deliberations. His health Is still pre-
carious Chamberlain is now an old
man. and the fire and spirit which
made him the most feared politician in
British public life have seemingly de-
parted forever
The matter of home rule for Ireland
is perennial. John Redmond's recent
declaration that il win be an accom-
plished fact in two months after the
opening Of the session or within two
years at the utmost has attracted at
tention. of course. but he has found
few TO agree with him. especially as the
question is now complicated with that
of home rule for the colonies. His
adoption in New York Of the policy of
home rule all around has not met with
the approval Of his opponents Ia Ire
land, who declare that it Is a sur
render Of the Irish cause. However.
Redmond remains the leader in parlia-
ment OF the ish. who, il is said, may
swing legislation as they wish If they
viii act in conjunction with the labor
members, His leadership meets with
vigorous opposition from William
C'Brien and other Irish politicians
Lloyd-George and the budget which
was adopted after 1t had caused a
breach between the lords and the COM
mons, are still matters of interest. and
the brilliant Welsh chancellor of the
exehequer continues TO make Q. large
figure in the public eye He Is eazily
the most conspicuous Of British states
men OF the present day. overshadowing
Premier Asquith. Lloyd-George is a
prime favorite with the new king. who
has given him many distinctions.
The modification Of the kings acces-
sion oath eliminating that part in
which he denounced the Roman Cath
Ole and other dissenting churches has
met with the general approval Of the
Catholics and the nonconformists and
has been disapproved by only a small
part OF the population.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
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AFTER MANY YEARS NEGLECT AMERICA
IS TO HONOR GENERAL Won STEUBEN

Y Y ISTORY can cite few exam /
pies of greater devotion TO
& an adopted country than that
- - OF General Won Steuben, |
whose services are TO receive recogni- |
ton In Washington next month. And
when the chronicler seeks leading cases
to fortify the theory that republics are
ungratefuI" he has only to turn to the
page on which Steuben's story Is In
scribed. Now, after more than cen
fury of neglect, this republic is TO prove
Itself not ungrateful The name and
fame OF Steuben are written forth bold
ly on a national memorial placed near
the White House that all visitors to the
national capital may learn of the deeds
OF the man who made Washington's
army an effective fighting machine and
thus prepared the way for the final VIC
tory az Yorktown.
From all over the land our fellow cit
liens OF German descent are TO assem-
bic In Washington TO hear extolled the
deeds of Steuben. They wiz listen TO a
dedicatory address by President Taft in
which no doubt he viii enumerste the
worthy deeds of German Americans
proved true in the fires Of American
life, not only on the battlefield. but IN
the contests of civic endeavor. Proba-
bly, the most stirring periods Of the
presidents address viii be reserved for
the time when he will tell of the ear
nest devotion with which General Steu-
ben, ''the drilImaster of the Revolu-
tion," strove to bring order out Of the
chaos OF Washingtons little army and
fit its patriots to meet successfully the
better armed. better equipped, better
drilled but not better led soldiers OF
King George The president viii not
need the coloring Of rhetoric to enable
him to do justice to his subject. A SIM
pie recital of the facts would suffice.
To the average American the name
and fame OF Steuben are but a dim
memory OF school learned lessons.
With the career OF Lafayette we are
more familiar. and his name is per-
petuated in countless ways in the Unit
ed States, which he served in the ma.
tons infancy. Without detracting
from the deserved renown Of the heroic
gallant Frenehman IL may be said with
justice that his services to the young
nation, great as they were. weighed lit
tie In the balance of effectiveness as
compared with those of Steuben. La
fayette was a romantic volunteer who
made Americas cause his own, won the
heart OF Washington and did excellent
service In the fighting. Steuben. on
the other hand, made himself indis-
penSable to the American cause.
The arrival Of Steuben at Valley
Forge introduced order in place OF dis
organization. and while IL did not rem
der less difficult the question OF pro-
curing supplies. il did aid very greatly
In the proper utilization Of those sup
plies after they were obtained For
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fourteen inch disappearing rifles. with
high power mortaTs and with batteries
OF six inch disappearing guns
Taft's Opinion of the Canal.
The pictures show the details OF the
reception given TO President Taft dur
Ing his first visit to the canal zone.
On his return be landed in New Orleans
and said 10 the people Of that city:
Il am here on my return from a great
constructive work, thee greatest en-
tered upon by any nation during the
past two centuries, and / am glad to
say to you. who perhaps are more in
teresteG in that work than any other
part OF the people Of the United States.
that the work is going on as you would
have 1t go on; that on the lst Of Janu-
airy. 1915. AT least, If Tot beforehand
am very much interested in having il
within the next four years-that canal
will be completed"
1t is asserted by those directly and
intimately concerned in the canal
work that nothing has occurred since
Feb Il. 1903. when these words were
spoken. TO thwart the presidents ex-
pectations.
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opening Of the canal II is believed
that IL will be necessary 20 enlarge
greatly the navy yards al San Fran
cisco and PeiJacola and also possibly
that at New Orleans. The gulf coast
is looking forward TO renewed naval
activity in that section Of the nation
as a result of the canals opening
Guantanamo. Cuba. is another point Of
importance In this connection The
naval station there may be developed
into a big naval base.
Before the adjournment Of congress
plans were prepared by the army ex-
perts for the fortiications OF the two
ends Of the canal President Taft sent
a special message to congress urging
that the work be pushed, but no formal
action OF approval vas taken by the
lawmakers. The Pacific end Of the
canal win be protected by Notifications
placed on three small islands COM
handing the mouth OF ,the waterway,
and also by a battery on the mainland.
The Atlantic end will be guarded by
two Notifications on the mainland. one
on each side of the entrance. These
Notifications will be provided with
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be looked for before the close OF 1914.
however, since there Is good authority
for the assertion that the government
will make haste slowly If 1t is seen
that the canal can be finished before
the date given. Reason for procrasti-
nation is 10 be found IN the time needed
TO erect the works OF fertilization
deemed necessary to defend American
interests in the canal
There Is already an appreeiabIs SEN
timent in favor OF yesting the govern
ment CT the canal zone when the canal
is completed in the army authorities.
This would make the entire zone q
military district or division II Is be-
lieved that President Taft will ask
congress this winter for appropriations
to construct the required fortifca-
tons
The navy and the army are co-op-
Grating in planning the defense OF the
canal One OF the objects OF the trip
to the Pacific and gulf coasts recently
undertaken by Secretary Of the Navy
Meyer was the determination Of the
question as to the redistribution OF the
forces to be made necessary by the
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ents-these are some of the matters
which viii occupy the minds Of British
lawmakers and statesmen within the
coming months-that is, they viii IN
less the predicted dissolution and gem
eral election put another face upon
British politics
Foremost in popular interest TO the
Britons is the question OF the pay
ment of legislators for their services.
Unlike our own senators and represent
atlves, the members of the two houses
receive no pay for their services to
the nation. 1t is considered that the
term member of parliament" confers
distinction on its possessor and that
the privilege Of sharing in the nations
lawmakng is one 20 be sought for IT
self alone and not for any pecuniary
reward. In practice this has been
found TO bar out able men without
private means. and some political
bodies. especially the labor unions, have
made grants TO their representatives
to enable them to stand for parliament
The Washington herald., 1910-11-06

ground with the men charged with its
execution aud the solution OF the nu-
merous problems which viii attend its
completion.
For the comfort OF the presidents
tour the armored cruisers Montana ana
North Carolina, two OF the newest Of
the navys vessels. were chosen to con-
vey him to the isthmus-one TO carry
the august person Of the ex ohicio
commander in chief of the navy and
head of the canal work and the other
10 act as a convoy and assure his
safety
ROossvsIt's Visit to Panama.
The present excursion is not the first
presidential trip TO the canal zone. Mr.
Roosevelt traversed the canal route
from end TO end in 1906. riding on the
locomotives OF the railroad. clambering
on the steam 'shovels and in other
characteristic ways evinS;7g his keen
interest in the work II is not expect
ed that Mr. Taft viii exhibit quite as
many acrobatic stunts as did his pred
ecessOr. but no doubt he VIII pry quite
as thoroughly into every detail Of the
job that is being done on the isthmus
The Washington herald., 1910-11-06

this work Steuben received full recog-
milton from Washington and his assoc
ciates. 1t remained for later genera
ton TO neglect the generous Germans
just claim for recompense.
OF Steuben's services Bancroft, the
historian. writes:
The memory Of Steuben has many
claims upon the present generation.
To the cause OF our country In the
times OF its distress he. at the sacrifice
OF a secure career, devoted the expert
ence and skill which had been fruit Of
long years of service under the great
EST master Of the art Of war of that
day. lie rendered the iaestimable BEN
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eft OF introducing a better rule into
the discipline of the American army
and. strict9 accountability IN the dis
tribution Of military stores. He served
under our flag with implicit fidelity,
with indefatigable industry and cour-
age that shrank from no danger. His
presence was important, both in the
camp and on the field OF battle, from
the huts Of Valley Forge to Yorktown.
and he remained with Us until his
death"
The greatest master in the art of
war referred to was Frederick the
Great. from whom Steuben had receiy-
ed instruction.
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~ EVEN days after the election Of
our own house Of representa-
tives comes the assembling Of
~ the British parliament The
session VIII be one Of great Importance
so great. in fact that radical changes
in the constitution OF the British en-
pire are predicted as the outcome OF
its deliberations. The number or ques-
tons which will engage the attention
OF the lords and commons is not large.
but in their importance and their bear
ing or the future OF the worlds great
est empire they are worthy of the seri-
Gus consideration OF every student Of
'world politics."
Home rule for Ireland and other
parts OF the empire. an imperial par
lament in which the colonies are TO be
represented. tariff reform. reformation
OF the house OF lords or its abolish
ment as a lawmal1ing body. the ques-
ton Of pay for members Of the house
OF parliament, heretofore unpaid. save
In a few instances by their constitu-
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~ EEING for himself what is be-
ing done ar Panama is the OBJ
jet OF President Taft's visit
~ to the isthmus planned 10 take
place almost Immediately after the
election. It is no sightseeing inGuIsi-
tiveness which takes MT Taft 10 Pan
ANA. since he inspected the canal work
early in 1909. when he was president
elect Neither is it a desire for a holi-
day jaunt since he finished only re-
Gently his long vacation sojourn at
Beverly His motive in going 10 the
canal zone is an earnest desire 10 Wit
ness for himself the progress Of the
great work and L consult on the
The Washington herald., 1910-11-06
ny CHARLES N. LURE.

Every American who can do so
should visit the sthmus Of Panama
and see for himself what is being done
there. He will Ssturn home preudsr
Of his country, which undertook this
vast work, and of its army officers and
civilians whose ability and devotion to
duty are carrying the canal on to early
mpietion.-colonsl Frank J. Hseksr,
Former Member Of the Panama Canal
Commission.