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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
WAR DEPARTMENT BORN 125 YEARS AGO

A house was erected west of Bowling Green for
President Washingtons occupancy, but was never
lived in by him account of the governments
early removal He resided for the brief time in
house in Cherry st-hardly a suitable resi-
dence location for a President in these days John
Jay, still holding his Office of Secretary Of Foreign
Affairs until jefferson returned from France the
following year when Jay himself became first
Chief Justice lived at 1873 Broadway. Other ia
milisr names are noticeable in the first Congress:
in the Senate, Lighthouse Harry" Lee, Robert
Morris, Wsshngton's first choice for Secretary OF
the Treasury; James Monroe and Caleb Strong,
with Rufus King and Philip Schuyler, from New
York. in the House, Fisher Ames, Elias Boudinot,
Elbrdge Gerry, James Madison, first representa-
tive 70 England and leader, Frederick Mullen
berg and Jonathan Trumbull.
New York at the time just beginning 20
recover from the great depression caused by
the occupation of the city by the British during
the war and by disastrous fire which had de-
noshed, wholly in part, nearly all the build
ings along lower Broadway. The first permanent
sidewalks we're built in 1890. The population
in this year including HARLEM (Haarlem), which
was not a part of the city, given as $500
white males over sixteen, 5,907 males under six
teen. l5254 white females, LOO other free
persons and 1859 slaves" Robert Narck was
Mayor Streets were laid out as far north
Reade ST. west of Broadway, the upper part Of
which at that point was called Great George ST.
quite body OF water. Fresh Water Pond" was
located north of Reade, between Mulberry and
Great George SITS. On the East Side streets OK
tended as far north present Broome ST.
Apparently the most southern landing on North
River was the ferry TO Paulus Hook. This
"Paulus's Hook" ferry as "The New York Mer-
curry" termed il in describing its opening $50
years ago. June 49, landed at the foot of Jersey
City's present Grand ST., two three streets
south Of the Pennsylvania station, and was
opened for the stage route between New
York and Phadelph
The commission as Secretary Of War was given
10 General Henry Knox September II, 1889.
General Knox had been at Washington's side
throughout the Revolution. This is reference
70 him; July 26, 1879, resolved, unanimously.
that Congress warmly approves and appauds the
cool, determined spirit with which Lieutenant
Knox led the fororn hopes" etc (referring to
the battle Of Stony Pont). Knox led the Amer
army into New York when the British
evacuated the city. and remained at the head OF
the organization when Washington rendered his
resignation Probably no man. unless Lafayette
was IN the confidence of Washington He
too, effected the Order of the Cincinnati and was
dent. The Congressional report Of August 4,
1889, refers TO him as the Secretary Of War
his title for five years previous under the Con
federation; and he served five years longer in his
capacity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

cnce Of Shakespeare. As Stevenson points out
with the single exception Of Fastaf, all Shake
spcarc's character are what call marrying men.
The actor quoted the following with much unc-
ton:
Marriage is certainly perlIous remedy.
It narrows and damps the spirits Of generous
men The air of the fireside withers out all the
fine wildings OF the husbands heart His soul is
asleep. and you may speak without constraint;
you will not wake him
All actors wanted to play Shakespeare, and
long face helped in getting the critics to speak
seriously of ones efforts to portray Hamlet
marrying men, and the rest.
Things are different now. One can go INTO the
Lambs Club and not be able to find, in the old and
strict sense of the term, single long face There
will be plenty of faces rejecting more than enough
intelligence to enable the owner to play Hamlet
but the public taste recently has been for crook
plays. and crooks face Is no longer than a
bankers or a Congressman's or a business man s.
Think over the list of plays that have interested
YOU of late and you will doubtless recall that the
actors looked as though they had walked on to
the stage from the street They were just PLAIN
crooks-that's all And the more realism they
could in ject into the thing the longer the manager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
14e eAer oNe ENGLISH 4cToR ex'fcTkO
70 pzAy roe 7Ho HVUOREo 3 WEEK

country was dippy about such plays a. The
Prisoner of Zenda" and various romantic dramas.
Francois Vlon, student, poet and housebreaker'
was another romantic part that went over the
country making money that matinee girls
showered upon its producer.
Actors, perhaps unconsciously at times. initiate
other actors who are making good at their art.
Vllon was born at unhappy time in French
history. He a poet, he was in love. and he
wore q mantle Poets not always successful
in love and this makes them wear long, pale
faces.
On the stage Villon made love in a rose garden
in June, and in the midst of his love making re
cited some original verses, with particularly
long face, the verses being of a sad nature. You
may, perhaps. remember how long the face was
At this point in the performance. The poets out
look was gloomy. His were eloquent, full
of color, but they taken along with the long face
Of the actor made US weep.
The poor old mother of the poet knelt IN church
and made tremuous supplicstion. The poet gave
her his last sou and comforted her with some
spontaneous prose, delivered with his long face
pointed toward the rafters. And felt sad again.
Long before, the actor said, long faces had been
given pretty good start by reason Of the infu-
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lot them remain in one theatre. No ono had TO
pull that long-face-in-the moonlight stuff IN
Jimmy Valentine
The same thing is true, he said in the matter OF
clothes that an actor wears, and the manner IN
which he will accept offer to have drink or
will pass one a cup Of tea.
When tle romantic spell was on US an actor was
compelled By his regard for his art and his natu-
raj desire to do we'll in it to study the gestures
and little mannerisms that were making their
powerful appeal to the theatregoers all over the
country
To perfect himself in these things the actor mad
to practice them of the stage as well as on. lie
could not expect to act his best as member OF
the royal family in such play as THE Prisoner
Of Zenda" if he did not carry with him to the
street and the boarding house the same air that
held his audience in the theatre
People used to crticse the walk and the talk OF
actors without realizing that they were but per-
fecting themselves in some Zenda part
Matty couldn't hope to win as many games
from the other seven teams if he did not throw
the ball frequently when the bleachers were
empty. 1t was the same with the actor. To play
the Zenda types he must keep continually at H.
If YOU asked such an actor TO join you IN drink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

n NJ hundred and twenty-five years ago on
August 2 the act establishing the Depart
neut Of War was approved by President
,,..-L.,,+oD Septernher 70 General Henry Knox
uae commissioned as the first Secretary OF War
yi.b An army under the government estimated at
sror less than seven hundred to eight hundred
and forty men.
Not all New Workers. oven, familiar with
-bc inauguration of the United States government
I'm New York City. The first Congress under
.be Constitution was 10 meet March 4, 1879. so
little interest, however, was taken IN the gather
ine even by elected members and so difficult was
transportation at the time that there ensued much
5elpv in getting started North Carolina and
Rhode Island had not yet ratified the Constitution.
With eleven states, there we're twenty-five Sen
ators and ffty-nine Representatives in the House
OF these only ight Of the upper and thirteen Of
the lower body were present on the appointed
day. Daily adjouruments we're made until on
April there was bare quorum Of thirty Rep
resentatives and FIVE days later Of twelve mem
bers in the Senate
First the electoral vote for President and
Vice President was counted About forty acts Of
Congress were approved at this session. Seventh
81 these was the one creating the War Depart
uent The first act provided for the administra-
ton Of oaths 20 incoming officials Of the govern
ment Then there were two acts relating TO q new
tariff Fourth came the creation Of the Depart
r,cut Of Foreign Affairs and State Department..
Next came two acts relating 70 the collection Of
duties and providing for the settlement of
counts between the United States and the indi-
vdual states. After creating the Department Of
War, Congress provided for the government Of the
territory northwest OF Ohio; for the establish
mcut Of lighthouses beacons, buoys and public
piers; for the expenses OF Indian negotiations
under the War Department., and for the registry
and clearing Of vessels. Twelfth came the or
gauization Of the Treasury Department. strangely
enough following 80 many other acts pertaining
20 its work The temporary organization Of the
Postoficc Department was authorized September
rs but was not regarded Of sufficient importance
az first TO justify place in the Cabinet for its
head Not long after the Attorney General
appointed and became Cabinet member.
The business Of the United States government
80 this time was conducted in Federal Hail. which
had been remodelled for this occasion. II was To-
Gated al the northwest corner OF Wall and Nassau
SITS. There we're widely variant views in the de-
scrptions Of the day, from "a building uniform
and consistent throughout" with "great elegance,
everything that could be desired and truly au-
gust" 20 "ths medley Of a house" and fools
trap" The building was used by Congress until
the government WAS removed, the following year,
20 Philadelphia. In 1912 it was sold at auction
for s425. and one Of the lots on which it stood
for $4,000 Compare these prices, having ia mind
ne site Of the new J. =. Morgan CO. building
now being completed the dagonally opposite
corner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

ton with the doctors, in a manner Of spessng'
activities in the region of the Arctic Ocean. And
vet he the actor was this kind of man, that If
he heard Of DR.. Cook going 70 lecture bureaus
looking for job Of locturing, he would hope the
doctor would be told TO pack his suitcase and be
prepared to throw on the screen at Peoria next
Tuesday at 6:l5 D. m. colored motion picture Of
the Cook flag waving from the top of the Cook
North Pole.
The actor got his sentiments on this subjec;
ocross all the way. He left little opportunity for
one to argue on the other side, even if one might
feel inclined TO 90 so, which is doubtful, because
most everybody has at some time looked for
lob and taken hot foot baths because of IT. Some
men take to gin rickeys. Insomnia doesn't help
any, either
Another thing he objected 10 was the lack o.
knowledge, the part Of those persons who
should know, of the evolution of the actor during
the last ten years Take the actors face, for in
stance. The actors face used TO be long-physi-
cally long. He not dealing now, he said, in
an attempt to couple the idea of short season
with long face. Whether they had Jobs or were
looking for work, the actors of comparatively
recent day had long faces
asked what had brought about the change. A
rather close scrutiny Of the faces of thousands OF
actors on Broadway during the last two weeks
had not shown me any faces that we're, in the
matter of feet and inches, noticeably longer than
the faces Of ordinary inhabitants
Only few years ago, the actor explained this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
This Is a Free Adv.

We think Harper's Week
ly. which gave us a paid
adv. this wk., deserves a
free one. This is il, though
IL is one for THE GAZETTE
also.
We want 10 find out how
good a medium your paper
is, said Harper's Weekly's
adv. ACT. !, our circulation
increases we will continue
10 use your paper 10 adver-
tise in. II you could tell
your readers that they can
get our paper for 8 mos. for
only s.. maybe some would
subscribe, and if they would
mention TIE GAZErIE il
would Ice a great help 20
YOU, too.
Now that is impossible.
As we told the adv. mgr. Of
Harper's Weekly. But we
don't mind saying that s.
for Il mos. is a bargain. M
that. And IL would not
hurt us If you mentioned
THE GAZETTE in subscribing
10 Ilarper's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
THE PENNILESS ACTOR AND THE TRUSTING
LANDLADY-A STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

One other thing that the actor said strueh "e
as not generally understood He said that '"ei.
were anv number Of boarding houses tnrous"0''
tho country and in New York where an actor 81"
get accommodations without money or even "'
prospect of job-of course, an actor "ou'u "V'
under such circumstances. emphasize the vague
ness of his prospects-and that these same OOS''
ing houses would turn down drummer new
paper man or any other beggar who might DC N
the same pitiful plight
An actor goes 10 these places, and # ne isH'
known there he say that So-and-oo' VIM -
an actor. is friend OF his and the landlsdy VIII
take him in A newspaper man might 90 70 the
same Mace and say he had no money, but knew
Richard Harding Davis, and the landlady wouldn't
even consider the proposition for a minute
Actors were pretty good spenders, he added
and generally lpeskng had little difficulty N
striking up human relationships with the pop"
thy met.
And speaking of boarding houses reminded him
of the road and how often, when actors get 20
cether i'm some punk little town, they will say 70
each other any quantity Of things, all having We
one refrain: "Oh. fellows. how ! wish ! was on
Broadway. going into the PisnerhaIs for one Oh
their great big stems Of beer!'
All the actors present will enter into the spir''
of this remark. but use their imaginstions sum
GENTLY to name the different places on Broadway
they would like 20 be at that moment where ire!
could get one of those great big stems OF beer
This is the sort Of conversation that one VIII
always hear when "a group OF actors get together
away from home. said my friend, who has ira
eled from coast TO coast and vice versa nsn!
times They think they mean II. he says Ou'
each actor knows in his own heart that when %
gets to that dear old Broadway, he calls H. "
IA going to be without u cent looking for a 100
You see the same actors on BroadVsy, ana
YOU overhear what they are saying TO one ~
other when they meet NJ the corner 10 VIII y
something Ike this:
Hello Bill; have you cot job YETI
And Bill says few things, but nothing ths' T"
says refers to any job that he has got
Good Lord! How wish | was out on the r0s'
again." he says, tanning his red face Win as
ding straw How hate this - -- "''
OF New York.
You can take your pick. Pope said; wa
never is. but always to be blessed" and one u0.S.
b. rg has it that They all look good when 'he!'
far away "a.
The actor is not the only chap who makes '' -
mistake And when all is said and done 'l'',
lot is none too happy at the best. Let those
are in the habit O, poking fun at the egous" :,
the actor, said our friend with a sincere rive
his voice, take note Of those English ae'o''
have volunteered for service and gone p"'"
to die, if need be, for their country .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

THE HIGH COST OF
LOVING" Lew Fields
showing how be can get
away with it despite the
lack Of legs, soda fountains
and Joe Weber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Verne McBovie. who was 20
Of beer The Gazette's can
didate for mayor. has been
apptd. Assayer Of the Port OF
Gotham. Also Bill Hotchkiss
was mentioned for Governor.
It's a dull week in \. r. when
somebody isn't mentioned for
burglary, wife alternating, or
Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
he does. is visiting her SIS
ter i'm Rochester, y. y.

Grantland Rice OF here IS
up in Manchester, Vt,
where he is entered in the
golf tourney. Good luck,
Grant, is our wish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Miss Dotty Lawton. the
piano-instructress, is at Bal
lev ID. Maine, the guest OF
Miss Josie Thorpe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

TWIN BEDS" a rather
Jolly farce with the beds
properly Mayed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

VIII Sulzer was an Oy-
ster Bay goer last Tues.
having a conference with
Theo. Roosevelt, our cand.
for everythlng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

ION TRIAL The best
play of the year and proves
that the movies have their
uses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Joe Fox is contemplating
TO take a vacation before
long OF ? wks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
NEW ROCHELLE NUBBIN.

Charley Reed & VT. nee
Cora Tanner, have gone TO
Sea Gate, l.. l., this Summer
having rented their q some
home.
Judge Marty keogh is home
safe & sound from the war
zone, We are all glad to hear,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Mrs. Irv Cobb. whose
husband IS in Antwerp,
Belg., this week. is back in
Gotham from Canada. the
celebrated Dominion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Lon Guest G. fam. are e1-
pected home soon from their
summer home at Fairlee, VT.
Also Bob Maitland, the racon-
teur. is back from Casco Bay,
where he went.
ESMERALDA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

THE THIRD PARTY.
Settler riots and fun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

". Hohenzollern, OF Der
lin, is away from home on
business trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
WESTMINSTER
WHISPERtNCS

Gen. How Carroll Of larry
town has returned from
abroading. being only one Of
the many TO tell your cor. that
West. is good enough for any
body.
Wilkie Swain OF Peeksklll
hasn't settled II in his mind
lust who will be best in base
ball yet, so your cor. refrains
from making any predictions.
Bill Archer Of Mount Yer
non has got the job of run
ming for county treasurer on
the Republican ticket, and
Harry Carpenter OF Ossining
will run on the Democratic,
40 it is on dit.
Tom Nelson Of Peekskill
week-cnded at the Prospect
Gun Club at Freeport. Long
Island, Tom being quite an
influential member Of the or
ganization, which don't shoot
@ gun.
At this writing, 10 a. m.
We'd, it is extremely cold in
West. but nobody cares TO
predict whether II will injure
the late crops.
MANOR HALL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
- PI1TTO W7SHES THE CRUEL WAR WAS OVER 100
Nevertheless, Long Faces
Are Barred by Cur
rent TheSpian Mode.

10 would do so with the sort Of bow and wave o.
,o hand that so captivated a. the Biou, in
Louisville.
IN the play "life was like a coast Of splendid
altitude 20 the audience By main force the actor
,ook the audience up near tho stars. Audience and
,c,or looked down on the earth through the sum
NOR night The air was full Of longing and signs
Tho actor carried the scene by reason Of bis
,,,rorbpman grace Of manner. II was the only
kind If manner that would go n "a castle a. mag
nifcont as the Zenda castles were. The princess,
,oo ,yas 20 pretty there WAS no end 70 her love
Iiross Such princess one had never seen IN all
ooe's horn days. She was so grand and me! And
,bere were vessels Of silver and vessels o. gold
Those things we're responsible, according 70 NJ
erie,d the Broadway actor. who has talent TO
..ro m his own account, loves the drama and the
sr, Of acting. but IS blessed with sense Of pro-
uor,ion these things induced the actor OF not -
,ory long ago 20 conduct himself differently from
ordinary peopIe when In the street cafes, railroad
....iors and cigar stores Of the country. he vas
.,,,..ortl, robearsing a time that was no more.
Tbore is nothing like this now a. least not IN
-. yort You will dine AZ Rogers, in Sixth az,
-. o'clock AZ the table next 20 the chief crook
,l,.o, IL, the most successful crook play in town
~, uiu not suspect it. He Is dressed with the
-. ,,odos,, Of a maitrd dhotel or surgeon.
Tt,o be,d waiter whispers the actors name and
..,. ,,o IN see the show an hour later There ne ~
ou tho stage. Apparently he hasn't even comoed
.bsir You would swear 10 was the same SUIT o.
clo,bos he wore at dinner. His success is partly
hasod an his ability 70 look as though be i1H
la on IN the stage from the street
Tba. ie one reason why the wearing Of many
diamonds BY actors has gone out ING pest
actors do not wear diamonds. The oes' ae'o"
are quiet in dress. On the road one sun runs
across actors who like large stones on ,neir nm
gers and in the scarf and shirt front ihey ma
il good way to carry their money 10 IS SAID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Glenmore Davis is having
plans drawn for a haircut,
and is receiving sealed bids.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Looks like a hot wave
was about due.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Rosetta O'Neill, the W. X.
danclng-queen, IS in Europe
10 take on some new steps.
Rosetta is hard to beat at the
terpsichore business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
LOCAL NEWS

Patrouize our advertiser,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
, LIGHT THAT SOMETIMES FAILS oN
BROADWAY.

Sometimes these actors arrive on broadway 80
,,,ired looking for work, and moving picture Of
,boir tragic determination to put aside tner Jew
.t.,. r,o,Id probably be entitled "The Light That
Failed" ,l.L.,
Lab, Drew told re story about actors clothes.
uo aid not tell it in connection with anything
that has gone before IN this article 0l' some
time ago in the Racquet and Tennis CIuo ~
Drew said that manager-not 50 very hign ela''
WAS endeayoring 70 make contract WIN a.
actor-not the highest class, elther-to play 'ne
loading part in a road company The actor was
mot particularly attracted by the proposition aho
was saving so, when the manager interrupted
with:
..Vou, see here: don't turn down my propose
ton. Wait till I tell you something In the hrs'
Mace. think Of the clothes you will wear ny
nlav. In the first act bring you on IN hanneI'
delicate purple stripe in your silk shirt purp.e
bow tie. white socks, white shoes and cream col
ored trousers.
"In the second act ! give you two changes.
First. YOU wear a morning suit. The coat is Six
lined. braided; the waistcoat has a silk dot red
on a dark background. Your trousers have tnin
stripe-the trousers are a gentlemans gray lou
wear dove colored spats with this suit and -
wait a minute cried the actor, backing away
and holding UP both hands in front Of aim 70
keep the advancing manager on. ~" no 'ne Jew
wrote this pay-Roger5 Feet
Mr.. Drew explained that Re was not committed
to any one store in telling this story, and tnst
Browning King or any other easily pronounce
name would be as pointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

where he has a legend OF
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

grammatical IA mily of
Sleuths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
The GaLette's Guide for
Plsygoers.
BY He

II III T. GIRL i Il - VI
UTAH. a saccharine com
bination Of Donald Brian's
legs. Julia SanderSon'~
charm and Joseph Cav
thorn's jokes wrapped in Il
maze Of pretty numbers
and served at the knicker-
becker.
W II A T HAPPENED
At -" the tale Of a care
less forser who forgets 10
dot his is aud for his sin,
has 10 cope with an cpl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Miss Pearl Franklin. of
Huntington. Ind. who
bought ten copies of last
wks GAZETTE with he.
name in, lett Yesterday for
home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30

Well. you notice how the
Giants still lead the
League,