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The times., 1899-04-16

! After the weddings came the opera-the
season opening appropriately with 'Lohen-
grim 1t may be absolutely true that fine
feathers make fine birds, but all the looms
of the earth combined with the jewel
mines beneath it will fail to evolve
Wagnerian disciple out of a woman whose
soul is set in-say, the key of G. A mat
ron of that sort attended the opera on
Thursday night AS she trailed her aqua
green satin brocade from her carriage 10
the theatre doors she was sight for the
gods-not the gallery gods, understand,
but the neurological gentlemen who in
habit the classics and are addicted to the
company OF little fishes. Just why, the
gods and little fishes should be yoked to-
gether in an adage as old as the hills is
an abstruse question that only wise people
who pass civil service examinations can
explain. Anyhow, she was gorgeous. The
aqua green brocade was sheathed in a
white velvet Dagmar whose fiared front
showed a blush of pink satin. Her mag
nificently dressed black hair rose from a
snowbank of ermine collar. There was a
diamond blazing over her forehead, and
whole necklace OF them shone like a
noon sun at her throat. Just as she and
her escort reached the brass cable that
barred the foyer at the head of the steps,
another woman, who felt like black satin
outcast in the midst OF such stupendous
finery, heard the escort say, in that shame
lessly frank way men have: when il
comes to politics. / can give any man cards
and spades and beat him, but I'm a howl
ing wilderness as far as music is con-
cerned-now, "Lohengrin" sounds like
Greek to me-what's il all about. any
how"
And then that human bird of paradise
looked at her jackdaw of a companion
m cln nnly mi
with smile as convincing as an encyclo-
pedia: /" 'Lohengrin?' Why, dear, surely
you remember He's the man who wrote
the wedding march"
Then the black satin outcast straight
ened up courageously and thought-"There
are compensations.
Grand opera does not always imply a
grand success in Washington, but no.
where does merit achieve a more just rec
ognition than at the National Capital. and
with such world-famed singers and special
repertoire 1t followed naturally that the
fashionable world, with his wife, and his
sisters, and his cousins, and his aunts at
tended each performance. Not only were
the boxes occupied by prominent repre-
sentatives of Wasbingtons fashionable
world, but at every turn were men and
women of official and social distinction in
such numbers as to entirely fill the or
chestra and flow over into the parquet
and galleries. which were as gay as a sum
mer garden with the gorgeous contrast of
colors. In sober contrast to opaline tints,
billowy laces, and flashing gems were long
haired and wrinkle-browed enthusiasts,
who occupied seats in the gallery, because
music rises, and watched the performance
with rapt expressions OF Raphael's cher
ubs: there were the plain, everyday folk.
who were rather pleased with the enter
tainment and more delighted at the specta-
Gle about them, and there were the elite
who formed that spectacle and had come
for the purpose. All alike were part and
parcel Of such an assembly as is seen
The times., 1899-04-16

Later in the afternoon the Church of
the Ascension was the scene OF simple
but impressively beautiful wedding.
The bride was Miss Constance ingalls,,
daughter of former Senator and Mrs. In
gals. and the groom Mr.. Robert Shick. of
Reading. Pa. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of a gathering of
relatives and intimate friends by the Rev.
DR.. Elliott, pastor of the church, and the
only attendant was Mr.. Charles Shick, a
brother of the groom. The bride was es-
corted to the altar by her father Her
travelling gown was of fawn colored cloth,
with a toque TO correspond, and her bou-
quet was of violets and white heather.
The latter blossoms were significant of a
pretty sentiment on the part of the groom,
whose loving fancy sees resemblance be-
tween his bride and the heroine of THE
Little Minister and the white heather
associated with Lady Babbie was chosen
as the honored flower for the bridal bou-
quet. Mr.. and Mrs. Shick drove at once
to the train, and after a honeymoon trip
to the North will go to their home in
Reading.
The times., 1899-04-16

The orange tea TO be given by the Legion
OF Loyal Women on Friday evening, April
rs, at the Universalist Church. corner
Thirteenth and l. Streets northwest. prem
ises to be one of the most beautiful, his
toric, and artistic affairs of the season. Its
many novel features, developed by the un-
firing efforts of the ladies, will undoubt-
edly render this an evenings pleasure long
to be remembered. AS an auxiliary aid 10
the Red Cross and as patriotic charitable
organization the Legion tenders the unique
entertainment TO those who in the past
SO materially aided its work, particularly
to those who assisted it during the Spanish
war, now SC happily ended, and to. those
who are willing to still further help the
Legion to pursue its philanthropic loyal,
and charitable work. Many noticeable de-
partures from the original orange scheme
will be effected in the elaborate decora-
tions. costumes, menu, and souvenirs. The
programme includes some of Washington S
most talented artists. Miss Clara Barton
Hon. Myron NJ. Parker, and others who
participated In the stirring events of the
past year will relate TO the Legion and its
friends some of their experiences in Cuba
and Porto Rico.
The times., 1899-04-16

When Senator Depew sails for Europe
June he will be accompanied by his
niece. Miss Paulding, who will preside over
Corcoran House during. the Senator's Of
fetal term in Washington. Another niece
who lives with him, Miss Charlotte N.
Hegeman, will also spend the summer
abroad. She has gone to visit her sister,
the Countess de Brisson, in Paris, with
whom she will stay until DR.. Depew and
Miss Paulding join them. Late in the
summer the Senator and his niece will go
to Newport.
The times., 1899-04-16

candidate he excuses himself on the ground
that he does not have the time for such
matters.
The goo GOO is a dollhouse plant which
is gradually becoming extinct by contact
with the practical men whose high ideals
The times., 1899-04-16

its last german of the season at Carroll In
stitute Hall Wednesday evening next.
Guests viii assemble at $50 and at 10 the
german will be led by Mr.. George Thomas
Cox and Miss Rosalie Augusta Healy The
patronesses are Mrs. William Beale Hibbs.
Mrs. Joseph r. Mnetree. Mrs. William
Todd Devan. and Mrs. William Nelson
Moore.
The times., 1899-04-16

The flower committee of the Ladies' Aux
iliary. No. 80, of the Union Veteran Le-
gion, gave maple sugar party on Wednes-
day evening at the hospitable home of tae
past president, Mrs. r. l.. Ford, COS Massa-
chusetts Avenue northeast. About 125 of
the ladies and their friends were present
There was a musical and literary pro-
gramme consisting in part of vocal solos
by Miss Austin Mrs. Clifford Howard, and
Miss Hawley; violin solos by Mr. Wilcox,
piano solos by Miss Beeckman and Mrs
Hilton, recitations by Mrs. Barrett and
Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Green Clay
Smith.
The times., 1899-04-16

Mrs. Hobart is devoting her time exclu-
sively to the Vice President, and will take
but little interest in social life until he
has entirely recovered. She enjoyed
short drive in the spring sunshine Friday
morning.
The times., 1899-04-16

The monthly meeting of the Dolly Madi-
son Chapter, ID. A. R., was held at the
residence of Mrs. ]. Taber Johnson, in
Seventeenth Street After the business
meeting, delightful evening was passed.
Two vocal solos were rendered by Miss
Vernon, and violin solos by Miss Josephine
Sims. Miss Lyman, the historian, read a
chronicle OF, Revolutionary events, full of
interest. Mrs. Denison read a paper, pre-
pared by Prof. West, on British prison.
ships of the Revolution. Major John Twee-
dale gave humorous selections. Refresh
ments were served at the close of the en-
tertainment
The times., 1899-04-16

Miss Clara Barton entertained a number
of friends informally last night at her home
at Glen Echo. very delightful pro-
gramme of music occupied part of the
evening, together with several very delight
full representations by Miss Lucia B. Griffin,
who recited with splendid effect THE We'd
ding Gown" and other charming selections.
The times., 1899-04-16
The Foxy stnte.mnn.
(From the Indianapolis Journa

VEufI TIT IiIuIanapUfis JOufffAI-J
Three million dollars.' exclaimed the young
man; lit surely pays TO I've Cuban patriot.''
Now, don't go TO getting heretieal ideas in
your head" said Senator ssox. 1T pays just as
Well to be American patriot"
The times., 1899-04-16

do not interfere. with their practicability.
Incidentally, Governor Roosevelt himself is
living demonstration Of the combination
OF the goo geo" and the practical man.
His political ideals are high and he is the
personifieation of the man practical.
The times., 1899-04-16

NJ. Cambon viii give asssond musicale
early this week, at which the performers
will be prominent opera singers and other
musicians of note.
The times., 1899-04-16

The Minister from Switzerland and Nine.
Pioda have dinner invitations out for next
wednesday, in honor of Prof Edouard Rod
The times., 1899-04-16

Mrs. A. T. Buck, of Washington, who is
now residing in Baltimore, is visiting the
city as the guest of Miss Goode. of 1909
l Street, where she will be pleased to see
her friends.
The times., 1899-04-16

The Young Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the District gave a reception
Friday at Wesley Chapel, when an inter
esting programme was the event of the
night. Mrs. Frank NJ. Bristol made an
address and later refreshments were
served
The times., 1899-04-16

Mrs. ]. B. Grant, wife of former Coy
ernor of Colorado, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
]. L. Mcneil, at the Cochran
The times., 1899-04-16

The Colonial Dancing Club has invita-
tions out for large dance to be given next
Friday evening at the Carroll Institute.
The times., 1899-04-16

The Princess Salm Salm is guest of
Mrs. G. A. Chamberlin at the varnum
Hotel.
The times., 1899-04-16

The presence of the Prfasess Wrede in
Washington was signalized%by her very
artistic musicales givens> Respectively by
the French and German Ambassadors.
The times., 1899-04-16

Miss Fendall, of Street, is on visit
of several weeks to Macon and other
points in Georgia.
The times., 1899-04-16

rarely, even in this city of great assem-
bies.
And now it is all overt
The times., 1899-04-16

DR.. and Mrs. Henry Hayes have re-
turned from their wedding trip, and will
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Hayes at 113
First Street northeast, until their depar-
ture for Hawaii
The times., 1899-04-16

The Wednesday cotillion Club will give
The times., 1899-04-16

Senator w. A. Clark of Montana and
New York, who will also add to the splen
dor of Washington senatorial society neyt
winter is already enjoying himself abroad
Just now he is at Nice. France, with his
daughter, Miss Catherine Clark. and Miss
Edith Miller. Upon their return to Amer
lea they will go to Southampton, which is
a favorite spot of theirs in the summer
time. The Senator's married daughter.
Mrs. Everett NJ. Culver, has Joined her
husband in Bermuda.
The times., 1899-04-16
German Rye

Behren's Rye Bread is the only
genuine German Bread sold IN
this city Wholesome and pure.
Good for ;nvalids and dyspep-
tics Bakery, 1871 9th st. NV,
and J0e Centre Market.
The times., 1899-04-16

Fashionable Washington was in brilliant
evidence at the marriage, an hour later,
at ST. Johns Church. of Miss Jane Fuller
and Mr.. Nathaniel Leavitt Francis, of
Boston. The BRIDE attended by her dis
tinguished father, Chief Justice Fuller, was
preceded to the chancel by a group of
lovely girls, gowned in green of color SO
dainty and lightness so ethereal that they
might have posed as Flora's heralds of
spring. There were ushers and best man,
with magnificent nuptial marches, and the
altar was a glory of Easter lilies and
palms. The officiating clergyman, Rev. DR..
Weston, relative of the brides father,
was assisted by Rev. DR.. Mackay Smith.
The reception at the spiendidly big, old
fashioned home of the Chief Justice and
Mrs. Fuller was one of the signally brill
liant functions of the year. and at its close
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis left for New York.
They will spend the summer in European
travel. The groom is the only son of a
distinguished and wealthy family of Boston,
where the young couple will reside.
The times., 1899-04-16

Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop McKim, whose
wedding took place in St Johns Church.
Washington, last week, will sail for Europe
on Thursday next for summer of travel
IN Great Britain and on the Continent.
Their future home will be at Tuxedo. N. j.
The times., 1899-04-16

The Attorney General and Mrs. Griggs
entertained at a dinner of eighteen covers
last night. q
The times., 1899-04-16
The SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
Hymeu and Wagner Shared
the Honors of Last Week.
The Present Outlook Almost Lenten
in Its Dizziness.
A Notable Exception Will BE the
Musicale Tomorrow at the
French Embassy.

Last Wednesday marked what one might
advisedly term the high tide of Easter
weddings.
On that auspicious day of blue skies and
spring sunshine three of Washington's ia
vorite young daughters were given in mar
riage to gallant grooms who bore them in
triumph to grace homes in other cities
than ours-which makes another illustra-
zion of the comforting adage that the loss
of one is always another's gain. The sun
shone ON no lovelier bride than Miss Mary
Somerville Jones, who was married TO Mr..
Frank Wagham Plant at high noon. The
ceremony occurred at the Mount Vernon
Place Churc.l, and was solemnized by the
Rev. DR.. Hunter, of Arkansas, who per-
formed the marriage of the brides parents,
Senator and Mrs. ]. X. Jones. Owing to
the illness of Senator Jones, the arrange
ments which had been made for an eiab-
crate wedding were simpliied, and for that
reason the pretty bride did not wear the
satin wedding gown and veil that had been
prepared for the nuptials. but was at
tired instead in an exquisitely dainty robe
of point desprit over white silk. lovely
white lace hat, trimmed with white lilacs,
was worn, and the same flowers formed the
bridal bouquet. Miss Annie Taylor. of st.
Louis, lovely in pink silk and chiffon, was
the brides only attendant, and there were
the regulation number OF ushers and dis
tinguished best man.
A photograph of the wedding party was
taken before it left the church so that Sen
ator Jones and Mrs. Jones, who remained
with her sick husband during the ceremony,
might know just how their beloved daugh-
ter looked in all the glory of her bridal
hour
The groom and his bride are travelling
West, and will spend the summer in a
pretty cottage on the shore of Lake Mime
tonka, MINI. Senator and Mrs. Jones will be
inclided aInnno the seasons qiiests
The times., 1899-04-16

The nuptial event of .naxt week and
probably the last notable Wedding of the
Eastertide will be that of Mrs. Marion
Treat Mckay and Mr.. Alfred Won Rreun-
ing, which will take place at Mrs Nc
Kay's residence Tuesday at noon The
bridal guests will be the German Ambas-
sador and the members of the German En-
bassy, the mother Of the bride, Mrs
Treat and one or two friends. There will
be brief honeymoon stay on this side
and early next month the couple will sail
for Germany to spend year in travel
abroad. Both Mrs. Mckay and her fance
are independently wealthy.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-13
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w. s. Adams: The Commercial hotel yesterday morning received a black
 eye as political headquarters for the
 democrats, and unless MT. Luhrs is
 made to realize that he is dealing with democrats when orders are sent down to the office for refreshments there
 will be stampede. Yesterday a num-
 Der of the newly arrived members Of the incoming legislature ordered their
 ''mornins morning" and the waiter
 brought them ice water. Think of it! Ice water for democrats, and their first day in town, too.
 c. M. Bitter: The ranchers are feel ing pretty good over the rain. The crops are in and they will gst good start. There is considerable feeling against the inspection law among the rancheTs who sell stock. We cannot understand the justice of the discrim- ination against the home dealers. If we sell to California parties we are taxed about cents a head, but if we sell to home dealers we have to pay 25 cents. The burden, however, falls upon the butchers.
 Col. c. c. Bean: I am developing the Ajo mines and the returns so far are very encouraging. 1 believe that the Ajo will prove one of the best mines in the territory in a short time. Within six months, mark my word, thc.a will be a railroad to the camp. At the present time we have to haul our supplies fifty miles over a road which has no watering places. We have to go to Gila Bend for mail and I hope to have postoffice established at the camp and a stage service. We are developing water at the camp at present and when that is done we will be in condition to increase our activi- ties
 J. l.. Cant: I have just returned from California where I went witn two carloads of cattle from my ranch. 1 am feeding 400 head at the present time which is no small undertaking with feed worth $10 a ton. I expect to see the price of alfalfa SIP ton in a short time. My reason is based on the conditions in California, where our local prices are made. Since the rain there of Monday the ranchers are pushing work vigorously and pressing all the horses they have into service in seeding. This means that more feed will be consumed, and with the shortage of feed in California the
Arizona republican., 1899-01-13
THE CONTRACT AWARDED
Fir. Tom Lowell of Texas Will Build
 inc Capitol.

The capitol commission yesterday awarded the contract for the construc- tion of the teIultcIial capitol building to MT. Tom Lowell Of Denton, Texas. whose bid was the lowest of four com petitors.
 The contractors who presented bids were lMessrS. Fifeld and Gallagher of Phoenix, MT. c. Campbell, also of thIs city; the Anderson Construction com pany of St. Louis, and MT. Lowell. The commission has been in session for several days, during which time it's at tention was given wholly to the con- sideration Of the bids presented. the PaTt of the commission to award the contract to a resident Of Arizona, but there was a margin tCo great for them to overcome and MT. Lowell was awarded the contract
 The contractors lwere required to present figures representing the cost of the building with various kinds of rock available in the territory used. The accepted bids as presented below shows the estimates made by 4Ir. Low ell as follows:
 Basement and superstructure of Phoenix press brick, trimmings of Flagstaff stone. SIT ,153.
 Easement and superStructure of Fl Paso press brick, trimmings of Flag staff stone, $7S,342.
 Basement of Tucson rock, super
Arizona republican., 1899-01-13
LEGISLATORS ARE ARRIVING
The Contests for Presiding Officers
 1 Is On in Mild Way.

The hotels are filling up with mem
 bers of the legislature which convenes on Monday Every day new members are appearing and the interest in the contests for president of the council, speaker of the house, and the other p0- sitions which are to be disposed of by the two houses when they convene next week is widening.
 Hon. Harry F. Ashurst of Coconino county is the most prominently men tioned candidate for speaker Of tho house, and the indications point to his success. MT. Ashurst distinguished himself during the last legislative ses- sion, and he is young man of excel lent standing in his party. In the council there will be a fight over the presidency. Morris G3ldwater is an aSpirant for the place, while number of ether membs.s have been working quietly to promote the interests of friends who are seeking the honor of presiding over the new body. Hon. G. W. P. Hunt is mentioned as a candi- date. MT. Hunt is the senior member of the council. Notwithstanding the efforts made by some of the democratic leaders of Gila county to defeat his re- election to the council last fall, MT. Hunt returns to Phoenix by a greater majority than the people of his county ever before gave him. He has served Gila county continuously for three terms, and he enters upon his fourth term on Monday. He served two terms in the assembly and one in the council. When asked by Republican reporter if he was a candidate for the presidency of the council, Mir Hunt said: Some of my friends have asked me to enter the race. I have not an EI1uncod myself as a candidate, but if the honCH comes to me I would, of course, accept it and appreciate the honor. There is very little interest so far in the contest, but it will no doutt develop when more of the members arrive
 MT. J. c. Evans, the assemblyman from Gfla county, arrived yesterday, and MT. W. w. Pace, member of the assembly from Graham county, also arrived. MT. Pace has lived in Ari- Zona for eighteen years and this is his first visit to Phoenix. q was not dis appointed in the city" said Mir Pace to a Republican reporter f'It shows all the push and progressivencss I ex-
Arizona republican., 1899-01-13

structure and trimmings of tufa, 1885,
 184.
 The entire structure of Gila Bend,
 $S5, 300.
 Basement of granite, superstructure
 of Phoenix press brick, trimmings of
 Flagstaff stone, $S6,610. Easement of Rock Butte, and the re-
 nainder of the building of Flagstaff rock, SS7,562.
 Basement of granite and the super structure and trimmings of tufa, $SS,- 3S3
 The last b.d represents the stone se-
 lected by the commission for use in the construction of the building. For oak interior finish, $8o. is auded to tha cost, and for fire roofing, S7,S67 is added.
 MT. J. Reilly Gordon, the architect of the building, was with the commission for the three days of work, which was completed last night. MT. Gordon said that the building will be ono of the best in the country considering the cost of it. MT. Lowell twill return to his hCne to prepare his bond, and when he returns the commission will again meet to a'ccelpt the bond and appoint superintendent Of construction who will be aided in his worA by Mr. Cor QOu, IuS as SlpSI IoIl1S dl O11l- tect- The work will te started within two weeks. MT Lowell has had a wide experience as a builder of public build ings, having erected nineteen in the state of Texas. He is highly recom- mended by MT. Gordon and others who are acquainted with his work.
 'I think" said MT. Gordon, ''that will have one of the best pub lie buildings that has ever been built for the amount appropriated. The building will be so built that the addi- tions may be built without destroying any of the first work done. When the territory becomes a state and the wings are added to the building it will be a state house which the psople will have reason to be proud of. MT. Lowell, the successful bidder, will be fouEd at work from morning until night with his coat off and assisting his men. ne is a competent man, and I have every reason to believe that his work will be highly satisfactory"