The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-17
THE NATIONS CAPITAL
Politicians Do Not Monopolize
Everything There.
SOCIETY CUTS QUITE A FIGURE.

The Wife of the Secretary of the Navy, n
Michigan Lady, Is "a Recognized Leader
Valuable Pictures in the Washington
Residence of General Alger-Congress-
man Hamilton's Views on Cuba-Bnl for
New Gunboat.
Washington, Dec. 14.-Statesmen and
politicians do not monopolize all of the
time and all of the good things at the
national capital. Society has it's in
hings and the ladies shine as brilliantly
in their brilliant world as the men can
possibly shine in the forensic arena.
1t will be matter of pride and graft
fication to the ladies of Michigan to
know that the wife of the secretary OF
war is a recognized leader in society.
Mrs. Alger is one of the most charming
women of the present administration.
Her handsome face Is winsome with
serenity and dignity. In conversation
her face lights UP with earnestness and
cheerfulness. She possesses the happy
faculty Of born diplomat-that of
carrying on an interesting, chatty, con-
versation with strangers. With gra-
cious manner she makes inquiries con-
corning her visitors, leading them to
talk about themselves, their hopes, and
aspirations.
What Man and Woman Likes.
Nothing pleases a man or woman. as
a general thing, so well as to talk about
themselves. Every boy and every girl
possesses an individuality. Men are
only boys grown tall, and hearts don't
change much after ALL" So, when boys
and girls get to be men and women.
they like to talk about themselves.
The man in politics and the woman In
society who knows this great secret Of
human nature will always succeed.
Mrs. Alger entertains on this principle.
While not advancing her own views,
she gets the views Of others. There
fore, while not seeming to shine, she
impresses everybody with her superior
ability as hostess.
Mrs. Alger has another advantage in
society over many women. She has a
beautiful daughter, Miss Frances, who
is rapidly learning all Of the arts and
graces of social diplomacy. She as
sists her mother in entertaining peo-
pie. and is becoming quite popular in
the society Of the national capital.
The Washington residence of the AL
gers has been enriched with some of the
most valuable and beautiful of the cost
ly pictures and bric-a-brac of the De-
troit mansion. These articles give to
the residence of the secretary of war
an air of artistic merit and richness
which excites both commentator and
envy.
Alger a Busy Man.
Secretary Alger is a very busy man.
as you may we'll imagine. Neverthe-
less, on the occasions requiring his
presence at home he drops public bust
ness and enters with zest into the en-
tertainment of friends and strangers.
Thus, with cordial cooperation on the
part of the entire Alger family, the resi-
dence of the secretary of war has be-
come most popular place, and all of
the bellies and beaux, as well as all of
the higher officials in public life, take
special delight in calling to pay their
respects on the days when public re-
ceptions are given.
Congressman Hamilton Of Niles, Mich,
is a statesman who has virile views and
does not hesitate to express them.
Some Of the congressman who sympa-
thize with the Cuban insurgents do not
like to express their views since they
learned that the president is inclined to
favor Spain. Congressman Hamilton
gays: IT an IL favor Of recognizing
the beingerent rights of the Cuban pat
riots. The people of this country are
in favor Of such action. I do not be-
lieve that the president should with
stand the popular will. President
Cleveland did enough of that sort of
business. This country has been acting
the part of policeman long enough. We
have spent millions of dollars in patrol
ling the high seas to prevent filibuster-
ing. Therein we have been powerful
alley of Spain, and we have prevented
our citizens from extending such aid
to the Cuban patriots as they desired
to extend.
Favors Annexation of Hawaii.
II am in favor of the annexation of
the Hawaiian islands," he continued.
cleveland hauled down the American
flag in Honolulu, and when he did so,
he outraged public sentiment. / am in
favor of speedy action looking to an
nexation. The sooner it comes the bet
ter it will be for this country, and the
better 1t will be for Hawaii. That
country has always looked forward to
annexation and Is naturally a part of
this country, because of its location and
environments"
Senator Mcmillan has introduced a
bill making an appropriation of $780, |
600 for new gunboat to take the place |
Of the United States steamship Michi- |
gan. The proposed new government |
vessel is to be about the size. of the |
cruiser Detroit, and is to be built on the |
Great Lakes.
The bill has been referred to the COM |
mittee on naval affairs, and inasmuch |
as Senator Mcmillan is the leading |
member of that committee, 1t is quite |
likely that favorable report will be |
secured at an early date. The chairman |
Of the committee has referred the bill |
to the secretary of the navy. Senator |
Mcmillan has seen the secretary and |
stated to him the facts which |
the introduction and passage |
Of the bill, and the secretary has indi- |
Gated a disposition to recommend the |
passage of the bill