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The Washington times., 1895-03-24
ODDS AND ENDS.

An old ale-of the Darien (Ga) Gazette for
1919 quotes Sea Island cotton at Al TO 50 cents
pound, bacon Is TO 20, Sour S12 per barrel,
whisky 20 cents gallon.
The Hon. Abram o. Smoot, who died in Salt
Lake City last week. was the second mayor
cf that town.
Texas constables and chiefs Of police have
Just had two-day convention in Fort Worth.
American wooden goods are being sold at
profit in Bradford, England, the heart of the
British wool trade.
Henry Gentrup OF West Point. Neb. re-
Gently received q paper rescued from the mail
bags of the iIl-iated EIbe. He refused TO sell
it Tor S5.
The waters Of ST. Louis are protesting
against an order that they shall shave OF
Their Whiskerz.
The Rev. DR.. Reginald Fl. Starr. rector of
ST. Paul's Church AZ Dedham. Mass. who re-
Gently resigned, has been appointed professor
Of doSmatic theology in the theological de-
partment of the University OF the South. He
viii assume his new duties early in the Lenten
term.
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desires frequent mention, and has an abid-
inginterest in thatsame bod yoftheelect.
Where there is such a wild field to select
from it is difficult matter TO Choose any
special one as entitled to lead in this list of
the rich Sirlsof Washingtonsociety. Inmany
instances the girls represent in their own
right fortunes OF large dimensions, while
in others their parents are milionaires and
rnultiInilliouaires, they are justly entitled TO
be looked upon as heiresscs.
In this list, the Misses Letter stand
well in the lead, and as they areprominent in
society both here and abroad, are entitled to
place of promine in the present article.
Miss Letters beauty is a fact too well estab-
lished to be the least matter OF dispute.
The sanction of approval and endorsement
has been setuponit by the Courtof st. James
AS the most intimate friend of Mrs. Cleve-
land outside OF the Cabinet, Miss Letter
enjoys unusual advantages in Washington.
1t is to her Eouse that the wife Of the
President gees informally. and it is outside
of herdoors that the coaehmen wearing the
livery of the Executive Mansion frequently
drive up and dow Il by the hour while aiting
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Washington has grown TO be within the
past dozen years the Mecca of wealthy
girls, who, coming from all parts of the
United States and Europe with the ad-
vantages of continental travel and endowed
with the accomplishments Of the day, go
to make up society. "If l were in search
of a wealthy wife would take the first train
to Washington and locate there for season,
as there are more wealthy girls in the Dis
trict limits than in any other section of
America" This remark was made in
my hearing some time since by a man well
informed on the subject If one has a
natural aptitude for mathematics it would
make a most interesting computation to
figure up the amount of actual wealth rep
resented by the girls in Washington society
who are to be met at the Bachelors
Cotillions. the English embassy balls, and
other similar smart gatherings of the winter
The question has been so often asked,
wherein lies womans greatest charm, !"
and like the riddle of the splfynx it is
likely to echo down the ages to come without
any more generally satisfactory answer
past Throughout all ages, in all languages,
the question has been put and answered
after fashion in every known tongue, but
so far no one has been able to exactly define
wherein does really lie that great charm
by which the brilliant minds of the past
and present have been led captive. a grace
full figure, fine bearing, sweet looks, sweet
speech, sweet voice, lovely eyes, we'll
turned head. These each and ail have had
their due need OF praise, but it is certain
that those women whose names have gone
on the rolls of history as brilliant and
| fascinating have in many rotable instances
| been altogether lacking in the qualities
cited as going TO make up woman's greatest
charm In Washington perhaps even more
than in any other city OF the Union because
of the cosmopolitan character of itsfashion-
| able society, this question is oftenest asked.
| The fact that the Capital of the nation has
gathered within its borders the largest
| aggregation of wealthy girls does not by
any means afford an unspoken answer IL
would be q grave injustice to those same
rich girls if such assertion were to be
made While it is undoubtedly true that
many of the girls in fashionable society
who have no wealth at their back TO stand
] sponsor for them, are far more charming
| than many who are blessed with wealth, il
| is like all others, a case of brilliant eX-
ceptions Time was when wealth alone
was an open sesame to society's doors, but
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now the world has grown too accustomed
to money TO be astonished or led by the nose
in this respect, and, generally speaking,
when the knock for admission is sounded
upon society's portals, the applicant must
be able to present other credentials than
a long bank account.
Another fact patent in Washington society
is that the fashionable world has kept pace
with the times and is far more in touch
with the teachings and experience OF
common sense than was the case in the
days of our grandmothers. Then it was
almost a crime against society for a girl
to remain unmarried after the twentieth
milestone of birthdays had been passed.
Now the tendency not only of society but
of the majority of the fashionable novels
is to have no social cognZance of a woman
until she is twenty or older. The one
heroine of Scott whose age remains sur
rounded with the halo OF uncertainty
in regard TO her age is Amy Robsart.
She whom history writes down as
middle-aged matron, Scott has used as
orc OF his most charming sketches and
giyenher to his world o. readers asa youthful
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ORJFcTED OK PRINCIPLE.

The Commissioners yesterday promui-
gated an amendment 10 the fuildiug rgEu-
latious, providing that 10 private stable
shah be erected within twenty feet Of a
dwelling fronting 0r an avenue or street
nor within twenty feet Of any building
other than those used for mechanical OF
storage purposes, uor Of dwellings fronting
on alleys unless the written consent Ct the
owner or owners Of such buildings shall
first be flied lD tie Office Of the building III
spectcr
No private stable shall be erected within
six feet Of the building line of any street or
avenue il door openings are designed 10 be
placed on street or avenue front, DOT shall
permits De issued to introduce door open
ings on street OF avenue front il private
stables now erected within six feet Of the
building line
There was public test at 40 p. n. yes
terday OF The Stemple fire cXtnguisher al
the corner OF Twelfth ana B styeets north
west. There was a large crowd present.
Engineer Commissioner Powell being or
the number
President Ross. OF the Board Of Commits
sioneTs, returned from his Wtsteran trip
yesterday. Tut was at the District build
ing fora shOrttine only.
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She is q fine tennis player and during the
past summer became quite an expert
swimmer. even after an experience that
would have daunted most girls in this line
as on one memorable afternoon while in
the pool at Deer Park, she came near
drowning and was only rescued after she
had gone down for the third time. The
Baroness is a fine looking specimen OF
German womanhood. and as she has been
educated with great care and has Travelled
considerably, has, since her debut, made
the German Embassy one of the attractive
social centers of the Diplomatic Corps no
less than for the official and resident So
ciety of the city.
The Misses Brice, who spent the summer
and autumn in Europe, are popular in
society. They entertain extensively dur
ing the season, not only in the matter OF
garden parties. teas. evening receptions and
balls. but have been the hostesses at a
greater number of afternoon muSlcales than
any other young ladies in Washington. Mrs.
Brice receives on Thursdays. as that is
Senatorial day, but reserves Monday afteE-
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and PAINT well. Their ts.tural gifts have
have be- en- cultivated to the best advantages
by their father, who has afforded them
every opportunity that thoughtful care
backed by wealth could sugg est. The
floral decorations of the BraZiiion egatiOn
upon occasions of entertainments are al
waysmade by the Miss esde AfendOnea, whose
taste in such matters renders the Co-oPeTa-
ton of a florist entirely superfluous.
The Misses Patten have zach large fortunes
in their own rights, but Notwithstanding
frequent opportunity to do 9th erw y Use, seem
inclined TO retain sol G control O? their wealth
and live happily together in their large
house on Massachusetts avenue. They take
an active part in society and arc always in
terested in the fashionable entertainments
gotten up for charity during the cours of
the winter and spring. They have two fads,
amateur photography, in which they are
quite expert. and the possession OF some OF
the most valuable dogs TO be seen in the
city.
Miss Sheriff. is a woman in Washington
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The Misses de Mendonca, daughters OF the
RraziiianMi mister, Will have ultimately
about as snug fortunes as any girl in Wash
ington. They are very quiet IN their man
ners, but Thoroughly conversant with the
the world, and with their moth er. form one
OF the pleasant est households for elegant
entertaining 10 be found within the District
limits. The young ladies are not only
musical but have decided artistic talents
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moons during the season for the reception
of the intimate friends OF Eer own and
those OF her young daughters. On these
occasions a fine musical programme is al
ways rendered. The Misses Briee have had
the advantages of European travel, and
in addition to their laurels in Washing
ton society, have figured in the gay do
ings of Newport and New York since their
debut several seasons since.
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ODD Combinations.

The combination OF black and rose color,
also fawn and pink and blue, Is much az
fected among French evening toilets. A
beautiful summer gown Of very loustrous
fawn-colored corded silk, recently worn, had
large. puffed sleeves and wide cape collar OF
paie blue velvet, the latter almost covered
with ecru Guipure lace Of exquisite pattern.
1t was worn BY tall blonde Of purest Saxon
type. with rich color and eyes the exac;
shade OF The velvet collar.
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society welcome wherever she goes, and is
the fortunate poss essor Of charming manners
and an intimate quality Of tact Her pres
ence adds to any ass embsge IN which she
takes part, and there Is no more popular
member OF society than she because Of these
same qualities cited.
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The Misses Riggs are heirrsses TO a far
greater amount than the majority Of their
friends imagiDe Their fine old house on
/ street Is opened generally for two evening
receptions each season and at these gather
ings are 10 be met the resident society. the
older members OF which are each year giving
up an attendance at any other gatherings
The Misses Riggs are extremely char table
and enjoy their vast means IN a quiet. IN
Ostent a5iOus manner.
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Miss Lowery. daughter or Judge Lowery,
Is another woman in Washington society,
10 know whom IS knowledge. not TO know
whom is ignorance. she has quite pleas
ant manners and II she is Eot cen at all
the impOrtantsOcialg gatnerngsOrt The eseasOn.
has herself the certainty that she has not
been overlooked in the list OF invited Miss
LOwery Is a water color artist or more than
ordinary ability, and sometimes best0ws
upon her friends charming little flower
pieces or sketches that are duly priced
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A bill introduced before the Massachusetts,
legislature this year proposed fine of So
for every voter who fails 10 take advantage
OF the right OF suffrage.
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The young Baroness Won Saurma Jeitsch
daughter of the German Ambassador, who
made her debut early in the season, is
another foreign heiress, who, at present is
to be classed III the list of wealthy girls OF
Washington Like tie Princess Canta-
cuzene, she is fond of athletic exercises
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A Baltimore jury has awarded damages to
a man whose shade tree was killed by the
electric current OF trolley company in the
streets.
The Washington times., 1895-03-24

In Howard county. No., a learned judge
decided that certain hogs which were per-
mltted TO run wild were ferae naturae. and
anyone had a right to kill EN- like rabbits.
The Washington times., 1895-03-24

An Indian on the Umatilla reservation. in
Oregon. has won Judgment OF SlG0 dam
ages because an Indian officer sentenced him
TO have MS hair cut Us penalty for drunk
enless
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POINTS OF LAM

The Missouri legislature has barred the use
Of the plea OF hypnotism in the defense of
criminals.
The Washington times., 1895-03-24
THE NEW WoMAK.
Random Sketches of Her Interesting
Ways.


Ways.
Mrs VIII Carlton was a Baptist mis-
sionary In India before her marriage TO
Mr. Carlton. Her first husband died
in the missionary work there. and So
did her three children. She returned to
this country to recover the health she
had lost, and against all her pre- arranged
plans, married instead Of going back.
She has kept ever since q most ardent
interest in India, and pays the expenses
OF one native teacher there year in and
year out She organized q board OF
young people IN Brooklyn. where she lives,
into Q missionary society, and gave it the
name OF ''Farthest Lights" She went TO
her husband for the name, as she con-
stanuy turns 10 him for sympathy and as
sistance in her missionary enthusiasm
She has no children now, but she says
If she had a daughter she would want
to dedicate her 10 mission work IN India.
Mrs Richard Watson Glider, wife OF
the editor OF tie Century Magazine, was
once a professional painter, but she Las
now given up art because she thought
she must neglect either il or her family
and She says she hopes none OF her three
or Tour daughters Wu ever nave &hy
special talent for anything but being nice
women.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox las taken a new
step: her photographs have just been
put Oh sale. They give fine view OF tie
remarkable COWS she designs Tor herself
Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer is TIE mother
OF such q family as has grown 10 be q
curiosity in these times. She has had
nine children and all OF them are living.
And she is stHI a pleasing and prominent
woman OF New York society. She has
glossy wavy black hair that she wears in
the height Of the fashion, that is parted
and waved and cooled ii 4 low knot at the
back: but thar IS the way she has worn
il for years Fashion has come around
10 her. She does not look ike the grand
mother she Is.
II means somsthing when an actress
quits being photographed. or when she
never begins New York has tad the
pleasure recently OF performances by Mrs.
Langtry, Mrs. Potter, and Nine. ReiaDe,
but few photographs and no new ones Of
these ladies' have been visible anywhere.
Re 5ane has not even a HthogTaph Of her
self IN evidence. Needless TO say, the
clever little French woman is not pretty.
z Bs-
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Princess Cantacuzene, daughter of the
Russian Minister. although she did not make
her formal debut this season on account OF
the legation being in court mourning for
the death OF the late Car, is neverthe-
less, entitled to be ranked among the heir
esses OF Washington society. The Princess
has hitherto passed her time in study, ex-
cept in the warm weather, when she has
been her fathers scompanionuponhis travels.
A S these have been quite extensive since his
first coming to this country as Minister, she
is better acquainted with most OF the leading
cities OF the United States, and particularly
with Western scenery, than the majority
OF girls born and brought up in America.
The Princess is fond of out of door exer-
else and every fine afternoon accompanies
her father for long ride on the bicycle.
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MOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT.

The pride OF Cozzentown. Nd. is a dog
which reasons. At any rate, this dog had
always heen a stanch Democrat until the ex-
traordinary conduct of the late unlamented
Congress compelled him, like so many others.
TO change his poEtiec. Maze, the dog, is very
fond OF reading the papers, and when some
one recently presented him with a stray cony
of the Springfield Republican ne barked lis
thanks and instantly turned to the editoria!
page. AS he read. his disgust grew. At
last. with eontemptous sniff, he seized the
offending sheet by one corner dragged it
into the house, and, marching right up to the
open CRATE, stuffed the offending paper in.
The intelligence Of the so-called lower ami
mails frequently puts to shame mans as
sumption that he Is the only reasoning sec
ti0n Of creation. Robert Hinckley, Of Peoria.
has a dog which has an uneonquerable aver
slOa 10 getting wet Recently, desiring 10
cross the river 10 save a detour OF several
miles this intelligent animal set TO work 10
build a raft Dragging stick after stick to
the waters edge, he laid them side by side,
afterWard crossing them with others until he
had built ralt fraIl indeed but amply able
. 10 sustain him. Then he pushed the rat
/ into the water and jumped on. Padding
with fore and hind paws together he soon
I propelled himself across. Nor did the ami
MATS foresight end even here. for, carefully
towing the raft 10 Il little bay. he secured il
until his return by laying one end OF fenco
all upon it.
! Near Nashville. Tenn. recently a number
or laborers at work repairing a bridge were
gstonished to behold a black and spraYiing
object loom suddenly in the sky and plump
down ia the water before their eyes. Pres
emily mans head rose TO the surface. They
pulled the stranger out, when, putting and
blowing the water from his mouth, he said:
'Mornin' gents. Rather breez; to-day. VIII
any of We be kind enough 10 tell me how far
I l am from Kansas" "Cyclone2'' inquired
workman. "0h, no: not q cyclone exactly;
/ lived in Kansas ten year and never saw cy-
/ clone; just BIT of a high wind"
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The Misses Pauncerote daughters of the
British Ambassador and Lady Pauncefote,
inasnnuch az there are four, are justly en-
titled TO he denominated as 1.-THE polished
corners of the Temple" for in their bearing
they have the great charm of being not
only finely educated women, but have
the same grace of manner that marks their
parents At all times they are perfectly
well bred. 1t is not a spasmodic ac-
complishment put on ahd taken off like
ball gowns for special occasions, as is too
frequently the case in many girls promi-
nent in Washington society. AT all times
and in all places they are fine specimens
of the true English gentlewoman More
over, they are accomplished in numerous
ways, in the lire of miniature painting, in
music and as linguists.
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Miss Gale. who a few years ago came to
Washington for an annual visit has now IS
tab.Ished her home here ana built a beau
tifHI residence on 4 street, where She
has surrounded herself. not only with
the elegancies Of life bat with many rare
ard valuable things she is fond of en-
terta!nirg, and hes ample means To crafty
her instincts IN this respect. Mss Gale
is fond Of Photography and has a col
lection OF pictures developed by herself
that would 90 credit to 4 professional.
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and Mrs William Boardman, and nieces of
the late William Walter Phelps, came TO
Washington to reside several winters since,
and finding the society of the National Cap
ital so eminently TO their liking, have now
become permanent residents. This winter
they have dispensed no hospitalities from
their own elegant house on Dupont Circle.
that is one of the largest private residences
in the city. The three young ladies, the
youngest of whom made her debut last win
ter, are bright girls with dash and style
that is most noticeable. They are fond of
entertaining, and the wealth of their pa
rents enabled them to indulge their hos
pitable instincts to the full bent OF their in
clination They have had every advantage
OF foreign travel and are fine linguists.
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Miss Aline Wilcox, daughter OF Mrs. "
c. WhitremgTe, is one OF the charming
young girls of society Who made her debut
last season. She is a fine musician
and Iirguist, who has had every advaG-
tsge of travel and cultivation. While
never conspicuous in her gowns, Miss VIII
cox is invariably one Of the hest dressed
girls at any Of the smart enjeu ailments
OF the winter. As an entertainer She
takes her part with ease and grace. and
is much admired in Washington society.
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The Misses Van Rensselaer, Berry belong
in the list Of heiresses. Miss Kate Berry
IS not only musical. bat is quite literary and
in one Instance collaborated with a friend
in writing a book that was published q
few years since. Miss Nathalie Berry
is a Iinguist. and with heT sister is an
ardent tennis player to the extent that
several years since they won the honor
of championship Of the District in thA
respect.
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Miss Acosta, cousin Of Miss Caro- q,
has FOR a member Of years past spent the
winters IN Washington. ard with Hiss
O'Dounell adds 10 the list of heiresses
we'll known in society. Miss AC0sta
and Mss ODonEeu always lease a hand
some house in the fashionable section o.
the city, and entertain during the winter.
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Miss Sheriff. is woman in washington
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for Mrs. Cleveland TO make her visit When.
last winter, an afternoon was set for the
reception Of the Diplomatic Corps to be re-
ceived in order to pay their dinner calls, it
was Miss Letter who was selected out of
all society to preside at the dainty little tea
table in the Red Room. where Mrs. Cleye-
land was assisted in receiving by the wife
of the Secretary of State. When Miss Letter
enters q ball room she does it in a manner
that any of the leaders of the Patriarchs balls
might envy. Miss Mamie Letter, though less
frequently seen in society than her sister,
is well known and liked.
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Mss LYDIA Biddle though Of late years
taking rather an iuactive part IA society.
is. nevertheless. well known among the
resident set She is ttc owner OF some
of the finest dogs in Washington. and upon
her walks Is frequently accompanied by
a large Newfoundland that always at
tracts attention fro1l passeTsby. Mss
BidG.e Will inherit one OF tEe finest
country seats IN the State OF New York.
where. with her mother. she always spends
the summers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-14
BEE i'E;Ik aHtll.S.

Notwithstanding the nations f.
nancial difficulties the Montgomery
Advertiser says that it does not ap
pear that the people are in such
straits as they were this time last
year, and it cites the fact that re
ports from Chicago. Minneapolis.
CleV Gland, Indianapolis, st. Paul
and other cities are to the effect
that there is work enough for every
one aud that the relief committees
OF twelvemonth ago have very lit.
tie now TO do.
This is certainly cheering informa-
ton, and, as a contemporary remarke,
1t in measure llghtens the heart
made heavy by reports of the desti-
tuition which not long since pre-.
vailed in some OF the districts
named. 1t also shows that business
of the present year is measurably
good In comparison with what has
been. The most important thing
which now appears to be. needed is
return OF that absolute confidence
which heretofore obtained in the
different avenues and marts of trade.
There Is certainly no question that
better times are beginning to be re-
allied, but the return is necessaril y
slow. They are coming, however,
and no mistake.