The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-10
SOCIETY TALKS OF WAR.
u-ASHINGTON NATIONS AND MAIDS
ATTEND ON CONGRESS.

Easter Brides Who Are Anxious
with Regard to the Situation.
Two Cabinet Weddings-The Story
oT Two Pearl Necklaces, One Ideal
and the other Real.
washington, April S.-Such subjects SIS
s,ring clothes Easter gaieties, weddings
and even personalities have lost favor with
+ba women of Washington. Everything is
,,.ar. and the number of petticoated poll
toians who would like to be legal advisers
+orrncle sam is tremendous Few Lenten
seasons have been enlivened by an ex-
element equal to the present one, and
there has been a miniature battle for din
ner dates during the present week among
fashionable entertainers. II is a triumph
N gather a few statesmen, a naval Off
DER or two and a member of the Presi-
dont's cabinet about ones board, and pa
,rlotic enthusiasm is rampant from oysters
to coffee
Tuncheons are all at once unpopular, and
tbe reason for this is that society is as
regular attendants at the capitol as sena-
tors and representatives. The woman Who
has been wont to sip her early chocolate
in bed and rise not a second before high
noon, now wends her way toward Capitol
Hill before the stroke of 9, for after that
hour seats in any of the galleries are at
premium. To keep abreast of the times
one is bound not only TO read upward of
dozen newspapers a day-and as many
"extras"-talk war vernacular and OK
pound theories in a manner most official,
but it is necessary to hear congressional
debates irst-hand and sit through the
daily session from the beginning to the
end of the week.
1t is doubtful if the sember, solemn walls
of the capitol ever served as background
for more brilliant display of millinery,
and when speeches prove tame the femin-
Inc brain can occupy itself with the study
of what is most desirable in headgear. The
society matrons and the seasons bellies
so many bellies too, make most delightful
Characterization horses, bicycles, shops,
everything, in fact, only to witness the
exciting scenes and hear the eloquent
speeches that are likely to occur any mo-
ment at the capitol.
When Bailey of Texas, Mason of Illinois
or J. Hamilton Lewis of Washington elect
TO speak, there is glove splitting applause
from the galleries. 1t is not unusual for
early corners to bring with them bits of
fancy work, and if knitting needles were
not out of fashion, the long hours of wait
ing would doubtless be enlivened with the
merry -click-click that used to tell
away the time as accurately as the tick
ing of the clock.
The feminine folk who glory in the
friendship of such men as Senator Aid
rich, Senator Allison, Senator Wolcott and
a score more who command the rich Ie-
sources of the Senate restaurant are GER
tain of a choice MONDAY repast. These
hospitable statesmen, whose committee
rooms are conveniently near, know how
to order and preside, and the same table
that is strewn habitually with documents,
data and manuscript is transformed in
twinkling into an altar whereupon is sac
riced feast fit for Ambiguous.
Less popular women have to struggle for
themselves in the public lunch rooms, or
frequently they go through the day with
no heavier refreshment than the festive
sandwich brought with them in a paper
bag Ex-senator Don Cameron used to be
famous for his committee room luncheons,
and the late Representative Simpkins, too,
was another friend to the fair sex, which
Is vulnerable, like man, to the good cheer
that goeth internally"
by Mr.. Simpkins can be filled, from
social standpoint. He was one of the few
exceedingly wealthy bachelors of the
House, whose successes, both political and
In the world of fashion, are worthy of re-
membrance. Mr.. Simpkins was famous
dlner-out, and he was much sought after
by members of the diplomatic corps ara
the most exclusive of resident circles. He
had richly appointed homes here and else
where, and their presiding genius was
Miss Simpklns a woman more than crdi-
narily fortunate in so generous and pop
ular brother. The strong devotion of the
two was said to be the reason why neither
mas ever married
The Spanish question is of absorbing In
terest to the Easter brides who expect TO
wed officers in the navy. The making of
plans for large weddings is futile under
the circumstances, though if war talk
aoates, Cupid will stare at the army OF
bridesmaids and the general hymeneal
paraphernalia at present in vogue. Two
Hover girls, maid Of honor and ten at
'endants will figure in Miss Robinsons
wedding pageant on the 14th. and the two
cabinet weddings will be brilliant affairs
unless the country and the President
oficial family are plunged to the eyes IN
national affairs.
Miss Alger, daughter of the Secretary of
War, and Miss Cary, daughter of the
Postmaster General, are the principals in
these prospective cabinet affairs.
The White House Is second only to the
capitol as a sensation center. A profound
ar Of Importance and mystery surrounds
the mansion and lynx-eyed representatives
OF the press, special detectives, oflicers,and
messengers do great deal of frowning
ana strutting and gnawing Of moustaches.
Inc opening or shutting of door, the
speedy arrival of a great man, the receipt
Vi telegraph message; each has its Sig
n'ncance; and if the President escapes
rom his Office for brief stroll or drive
We enthusiasm and excitement of the
spectators is tremendous. Although the
enel executive is absorbed and harassed
WIN a weight of responsibility, his mo-
u,ehts Of relaxation are spent usually with
.lIs' Mckinley, and they drive together IN
ue late afternoon, choosing closed
orousham upon ali but exceptionally
warm days. Such entertainments as oc-
eur at the White House are OF an infor-
ilaI and quiet character. A few dinner
guests, with an bntir davofpd afterwards