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The times., 1899-04-27
woMAN,s WHIST CONGRESS.
Nearly Five Hundred Players in Last
Nights Game.

The second day of the Congress of the
woman's Whist League terminated last
night with a brilliant social game partici-
pated in by nearly 500 players, the game
taking place in the parlors of the Ebbitt
House, Wizards Hotel, and Willard
Hall. During the morning and afternoon
play yesterday hard work was the order
Of the hour. The play was for the Washing
ton trophy, the Philadelphia cup, and the
Toledo cup. the latter Of which is the most
beautiful trophy offered at this meet Gen.
tlemen are invited 10 participate in the
game in the evening sessions. They are
not however, allowed to contest for the
prizes, and the evening play is more In
the nature of recreation for the ladies,
and judging from the brilliant scene last
night their toilettes are the distinguishing
feature OF the evening play.
Mark Forrest, who is the editor of
whist" the official organ of the American
Whist League. published In Milwaukee,
said last night that the ladies. though
holding only their second congress, were
playing remarkable games. Their organi-
zation bids fair TO be most formidable
rival of the mems league. and contest
between the two organizations is regarded
as not improbable In the near future.
The finals for all the trophies will be
played tomorrow morning The best clubs
will then be pitted against each other. This
will be the most exciting play at this
meeting. and the rivalry already existing
grows more keen as the time approaches
The annual election of officers will also
take place tomorrow, after which the con-
gress will adjourn
The times., 1899-04-27
LECTURE OF j. j. DELANY.
A Lnrse Audience Greets Him At the
Catholic University.

J. ]. Delaney. ESQ.,, of New York. lee
tured yesterday afternoon at the Catholic
University on "The Constructive Force of
European Civilization before a large au-
dience Mr. Delaney carefully analyZed
the elements that entered into the forma-
ton of European civilization as ii exists
and compared it with the civilizations of
Greece and Rome as also with the Asiatic.
He spoke of IL as the civilization OF lndo-
European races and traced it to its begin
ming in the influences of the Catholic
Church upon the barbarian races who over
ran Europe. after having destroyed the
Roman Empire.
He spoke of the influence of the Church
through the senses upon the barbarians
whom ii had anchored to the soil and had
taught the benefits of agriculture and
home life. Art. architecture, music, paint
ing, and sculpture were dwelt upon as
means used by the Church to teach the
mind of the barbarian the truths of God,
and then he showed how those influences
received greater development through
the educational system of the Church in
her schools and universities. He dweit
upon the development OF the home and the
political rights of the nations as springing
from the spirit of equality which was
taught by the Church.
The lecturer drew n graphic picture of
the contest between John of England and
Stephen Langdon. out of which came the
Magma Charta of human liberties. He
spoke of the Church as the friend of
women. of humanity and political equal
ity. and made it evident to his hearers that
the Catholic Church. and not mere human
impulse. was the constructive force, in
deed the very soul of European civilization.
The lecture was a mastery analysis oil
the elements of civilization. and at times
was exceedingly interesting and eloquent.
The times., 1899-04-27
MIss FARRAR's TRIUMPH.
The Musical Prodigy Receives Mos
Generous AUproynI

The final recital OF Miss Geraldine Far
rar at the Lafayette Square Opera House
last night drew forth a large audience
Despite the threatening elements and the
unsteady but soaking downpour OF rain an
assemblage of musicians and music lovers
gathered TO hear and pass judgment on
the new prodigy that has sprung up sud
denly in the midst of the hustle and tur-
moil OF the Nations Capital and who has
so firmly implanted the standard OF music
on the heights that have been attempted
by many and on the eminence gained by
few. Miss Farrar is about seventeen years
Of age. but her voice has attained a ma
turity seldom gained without years OF hard
study and sometimes not even then. There
is very little OF the amateur about her
singing. and except for slight, giriish
nervousness in her entrances and exits,
one would be led TO believe she was a
finished singer.
Miss Farrar came originally from Bos-
ton. but has been in this city for some
time taking vocal lessons under the direc-
tion of Mrs Alovine Perkins, and has been
stopping at the home OF Mrs. N. f. Holtz-
man.
On numerous occasions during the winter
she was permitted by her teacher to sing
at private musicales before well known
singers On these occasions her efforts
earned the praises OF Jean De heSZks, Nine.
Melba, Nine. Emma Eames. Nine. Nor
dica, and Director Damrosch. She was
advised by these vocalists TO go to Paris
and study under Morchesi, the famous
educator of many OF the beautiful voices
thai now charm the music lovers on two
continents. With this object in view Miss
Farrar finished her course with Mrs.
Perkins and will go to Paris early this
summer.
The recital given by her last night is
probably the last she will give in this
country until she returns. To those who
heard her last night 1t is a wonder that
she even thinks of going abroad and pur-
suing her studies further. Her voice has
remarkable clearness and intensity.
There is really nothing lacking in it that
goes to make up the grand opera singer of
today 1t has a dramatic power that is
seldom heard In one SO young. as is at
tested by her rendition of a selection from
Carmen" while il has a sweetness and
purity of expression that cannot fail to
capture the hearts of the great European
cities. From one of the most dramatic
selections on the programme Miss Farrar
startled her hearers by singing to her own
accompaniment Coming Thro' the Rye
with a softness and mellow tender
ness that completed the many surprises of
the evening. That her audience was
| pleased with the young singer was attested
by the frequency OF its plaudits. sometimes
breaking in the midst of a song.
Miss Farrar was assisted by DR.. Newell
W. Mansfield. OF Boston, who rendered
several artistic selections on the piano
and was accompanied by DIR. Anton G.oetz-
ner of this city.
The times., 1899-04-27
EVOLUTION OF FIRE ARMS.
Many Subjects Pertaining to the Late
War Discussed.

joint meeting of the Anthropological
and Medical Societies was held last night at
the hall of Georgetown University Law
School with an attendance of $50 members.
DR.. S. C. Busey, of the Anthropological So
ciety, and Prof. w J McGee. of the Medi-
cal Society. presided. with Drs. !. C. Smith
and j. II. Mccormick as secretaries. The
subject under discussion was THE Effects
of Modern Firearms as Observed in the
Spanish American War"
The meeting began with an exhibition of
firearms. Illustrating the evolution OF guns
from the first invented up 10 the present
efficient Krag g-Jorgensen and Mauser. Drs.
G. III. Kober and L. A. Lagarde spoke on
topics relative to the subject, and were fol-
lowed by Drs. c. NJ. Borden and e. l..
Munson. U. s. A. who were present on
the battlefelds OF the late war. Their sub
jects were. Wounds as Seen at Key West
Among Soldiers and Sailors" and Effects
OF Bullets as Seen on the Battlehelds OF
Cuba" The last two lectures we're Illus
trated with lantern slides prepared by
DR.. NJ. W. Gray. OF the Army Medical Mu-
scum.
The times., 1899-04-27
Welded mt Baltimore.

Baltimore, April 26.-At Grace Protest
ant Episcopal Church the marriage of Miss
Margaret Howard Post, daughter of Mr..
Richard B. Post, of Baltimore, to Mr.. Will
liam McMurtrie Speer. of New York. took
place today. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DIR. Arthur Chiffon Powell,
rector of the parish. Miss Martha Post
was maid of honor and Mr.. John Ruther-
ford. of Richmond, best man. Mr.. and
Mrs. Speer will live in New York
The times., 1899-04-27
GOING TO NICARAGUA.
Minister Correa Mny BE Needed mt
Bluefelds.

Minister Correa of Nicaragua left Wash
ington yesterday morning at 1890 over the
Pennsylvania Railroad for New York. He
will leave New York Immediately for
Nicaragua where it is understood con-
ference with President Zelaya has been
arranged. His presence has been required
through state matters which have recently
risen, and in connection with the Bluefelds
incident. Affairs in Nicaragua are in a
very critical state and his presence may
be necessary.
Nothing in connection with the Minis
ter's visit was known at the legation yes
terday though 1t was stated that before
his return to this country he would prob
ably make an extended trip abroad in the
interests of the Nicaragua Canal.
Watch Ear . io,.n Cooxresu Heights u C.
The times., 1899-04-27
Census Districts.

The first census bulletin was issued yes
terday by Director Merriam. The bulle-
tin gives the location of all the supervis-
ors districts. The size of the districts has
been determined by the estimate CT the
population. In Alaska there are only two
districts, while in Pennsylvania there are
nineteen. The districts will be subdivided
to suit the enumerators' work.
The times., 1899-04-27
THE NAVAL LODGE FAIR.
4 Large Attendance and Many New
Features.


The popularity of the fair and bazaar be-
ing conducted under the auspices of Naval
Lodge No. 4. F. A A. NJ, at their head
quarters corner of Pennsylvania Avenue
and Fourth Street southeast is attested
by the large crowds nightly in attendance.
Last evening was the only ''cpen" evening
which will be held during the fair. There
were no specially invited guests, but de-
spite this and the fact that it Tained dur
ing the early part of the night the attend
arce was larger than on the previous eyen-
ings.
The visitors were most enjoyably enter
tanned, the management having an excel
lent program of musical and literary selec-
tions for their entertainment.
The following are the numbers rendered:
Recitation, -'The Hindoo Paradise" .........
Miss Maudc Webster
Piano solo, I'll TrOvatore, Miss Re5a Green
Recitatious, selected. Mrs II. C. Jordan
Toe ballet et.....................M Miss Annie Hobbs
Solo, Dear Hearts Miss Estelle McNerhlny
Mrs. Blanche Luckett, accompanist.)
Recitation, The Hymns As Mother Used to
Sing ..............-....--...M .Mr. Finley Hayes
Double character dance ce.....................
Miss Marguerite Weller. Miss Zelda Miller
(sIrs. Samuel Miller pianist)
At the different booths the ladies In
charge did large business. and at IL
O'Clock dancing was participated in by
most of the young people.
A great deal of interest is being mani
tested in the contest for a beautiful
Shrine" jewel. which Will be voted u the
most popular member of any of the local
chapters. The leaders in the race last
night were Messrs. Frank H. Thomas.
Frank II. Hosford, and William E. Francis.
The fancy needlework of Miss Anna NJ.
Seltman. which is on exhibition, was great
ly admired by the visitors last evening.
The work is reproduction in thread of the
oil painting, Secret Correspondence.
Tonight the guests OF honor will be the
members of the Eastern Star lodges.
The times., 1899-04-27
New Remedy for Insomnia.

VToH TIC FubHc HtiItH JOUIIdIJ
Russian remedy for insomnia is TO have
dog sleep in the room, and preferably in the
same bed. Ii may be through sense of com
panionship, OF security, or 1t may act
suggestively: at any rate. it is said at times to
prove OF value when other means fail.
The times., 1899-04-27
SEEN AND HEARD INTHE HOTELS

Father D. J. OSullivan. of st. Albans.
and Father W. J. OSuliiyan, of Montpelier.
VT, are at Willard's. They took the trip
10 Washington partly for pleasure, but
largely in the interest of a young officer
of the volunteer army of their State, who
wishes to become a lieutenant in the Regu-
lar Army. They have visited Senator Proc
tor and others, and are returning with
hope of accomplishing their mission. Yes
terday they vent out to the ball game
after their labors, but did not see the
Washingtons beaten because OF the rain.
Father w. ]. O'Sullivan is greatly inter-
ested in railroad matters, and at the pres
ent time is watching an attempt OF the
New York Central to secure direct route
from Chicago and other lake ports to Bos-
ton. And the Central will be successful
he said last night. The road has secured
the Ogdensburg transportation Company.
which runs a line of steamers on the
lakes to ogdensburg. From that point to
Boston it will have a through railroad line,
with the help of a short line. which it is
now building between two intermediate
points in Vermont" Father OSullivan
says that Vermont is becoming more and
more the summer home of many thou
sands of Southern and Western people.
Justice Harlan is one of the Washing
tonians who come to st. Adams every year.
and he has promised us that he will bring
others with him this year" he said.
The times., 1899-04-27

W. S. Summers, United States District
Attorney for the district of Nebraska. is in
the city in consultation with the Depart
ment of Justice regarding several cases in
his district He is a particular friend of
Senator Thurston, Assistant Secretary
Meikletohn, and Representative Mercer, all
of Nebraska, and has been visiting with
them during the greater part Of his stay.
He is registered at the Raleigh.
The times., 1899-04-27

Philadelphia, are at the Shoreham.
Col R. NJ. Nevin. of Dayton, Ohio, new
candidate for the Republican nominee for
Governor of that State at the coming cleo
ton, is in the city staying at the Riggs
House. Colonel Nevin was the Republican
candidate for Representative in Congress
against Representative Brenner in the last
election and was defeated by very small
vote. His visit TO Washington is for the
purpose of beginning his campaign He Is
a particular friend of Senator Foraker and
during his stay in the city has been in
consultation with Senator Hanna, 1t is said,
with very satisfactory results. Colonel
Nevin also called on the President with
whom he is on friendly terms. The can
didacy of Colonel Nevin was not announced
in Ohio before he left that State. The
first intimation of it was given by him
after his visit to Senator Hanna, and 1t is
from this fact that his friends are inclined
to be hopeful.
J. W. Dorsey, of Toronto. an officer of
the freight department Of the Canadian Pa
cific. is at the Metropolitan Hotel. He
said last night with regard to the attitude
of the Canadian people over the failure Of
the British-American Joint High Commits
sion to reach an agreement: I'VE are
undoubtedly very much disappointed, per-
maps more SO than Americans are, because
our interests are more largely affected. As
a railroad man, l have no hesitancy in
predicting that an immense amount of
business between the two countries will
be killed If the Commission does not
finally come to some agreement and make
better tariff arrangements. At present this
business is very large. but the heavy
American tariffs prevent it from being
much larger. There is strong disposition
growing on the part of Canadian farmers
and manufacturers 10 seek for other mar
kets which Will offer them greater profits" !"
The seasons bridal couples are coming
to Washington in large numbers. They
are registered at all the hotels and the
hotel clerks welcome them as one of the
surest and happiest signs CT coming sum
mer. From this time on until the latter
part of June their number will increase un-
til at the high tide of the summer pill
grimage every other visitor at the hotels
will be either bride or a bridegroom,
and all the air of the Hobbies will be filled
with expectation for young men making
their first registration with Mrs. following
their own names.
The times., 1899-04-27
The Washington Loan Office,
1924 PA. AVE, n, w.

F. Warren johnson, Manager, for seventeen
years with H. X Fulton. Advances made
Personal Property of all kinds. Correspondence
solicited. An expert will caIl II desired. Gold.
Silver and Diamonds bought End sold. Business
strictly confidential. api-3mos
The times., 1899-04-27
&AuMaa
The Dependable Store"
922. 924. 926. S2S 9TH ST.. rum
ming through to 7o4-6 X st.
We're living
up to our promise

made at the stores inception-to bring
you the best qualities at prices less than
others asked Never a day has gene by
that We haven't offered evidence toward
It's fulhllment. The programme for to-
day has been made as attractive as
possible-with some "out-of- the ordinary
chapter from each department throughout
the store.
The times., 1899-04-27

N. whose marriage TO Miss Susie Kent
Southwick. of New York. occurred Tues
day at the Fifth Avenue Collegiate Church
of that city. Will bring his bride to Wash
ington. where they viii reside for at least
a year
The times., 1899-04-27

The mechanical engineers. who will meet
in session here next month, will be given
a reception on the evening of May II by
Mrs. Westinghouse, who is having a tenn
porary annex TO her residence prepared to
accommodate SO large a body.
The times., 1899-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank W. Andrews ant
Mr.. Frank w. Andrews, jr.. were amont
the passengers who sailed on the steam
ship New York yesterday from New Yorl
TO Southampton.
The times., 1899-04-27

Mrs. Charles Emory Smith will not close
the family residence on Massachusetts
Avenue, but will make little visits 10
Washington from her Philadelphia home
or wherever she may decide to spend the
season, so to be as much as possible
with the Postmaster General, whose Off
cial duties will keep him at the Capital
the greater part of the summer.
The times., 1899-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lippincott, jr., Of
Philadelphia. are at the Shoreham.
The times., 1899-04-27

Watch for .ova. coagre. Heights D. C.
The times., 1899-04-27

Mr. and Mrs. Boardman will give a din
ner Of twenty-five covers tonight in honor
of their house guests. DR.. and Mrs. Won
Rottenberg.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-09

Seacrest, Hovey, Finch. Jones, Hussong,
Meyers, Mullon, Kenuard, Davis, Hayes,
Hardy, Rehlaender, Birge, Ho:yoke,
Ewing, Rudd, Outcalt, Wilkinson. Up.
ton, Holmes. Holyoke, Woods, Talbot.
Stevens, Cook, Stonebraker, Lee. Lynch,
Davie, Baker. Rudge, Foster. LeGore,
Mayer. Wolcott. Hill, Burley, Harley
Nelson, Watkins, Eason. Schwske. Rob.
bine, Aitken, White, Davis. Faulkner,
Penny, Gordon, Folsom, Stearns, Rich
ards, Riser, Warde, Hackney, Metcalf.
Van. Brunt, Her 81, Horton, Spencer,
and Miss Rissev,
Mrs Usher AL, IRE. Guenzel enter.
tain the following ladies this afternoon,
Mesdames Folsom, Oneil, Vanderpool,
Finney, Gardner, Moore. Peckham.
Stevens. Webster. Vanderpool. Thomp-
son, Herrick, Bignell, Hoover. Sohus,
O'Connel, Tipping, Arnett, Wells. Hsr
ris, Coffin, GRANGER. Snyder, Hutchine.
Morse, Cooper, Dorgan, GarOutte. Quig-
7gle, Casebeer. Nilsson. Burkett. Whiting,
Miltonberger, Fiske, Rowland, Leese'
Scott. Williams. McVickere, Gustin,
Harley, Wente, Keefer, Munson. Kelly.
blackburn, Benwsy. Honchins, Meyer,
Lee, Fox, Baker. Hurd. Brown, hibner,
Morning, Baird, Dayton, Ernst, Hsbbard
Mrs. McCreery is visiting her sister
Mrs. G. w. Fort in Kansas City.
The Athenea club met with Mrs. w.
+ Kelley. Mrs. Ladd had paper on
Flemish art.
The E. E. ID. Kensington met with
Mrs, Dobson Wednesday afternoon. The
club members are Mesdames Hayden
Matthews. Granger, Whiting, Hyde
Ernst, Mosher, Campbell, Nsylor. Boil
McGreer, Nilsson, Bu,lingim. Baldwin
N%eWitt, MiltonberSer, Zehrung. hass
foho, Baldwin; Misses Hass and
Curtiss.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-09

Died, Tuesday morning, December B,
Mr.. Fred A. Archerd, at bis home, 1920
Euclid avenue. Mr.. Archerd leaves q
wife and three young children.
Died, December 8, 1899, at the home
of bis parents. corner Nineteenth and F
streets, Clarence King. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Newton King.
Died on December 3. Emily Gertrude.
infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. AlvA G.
Townsend, Of diphtheria.
Died on December 3, Mrs. Bridget
Fitzgerald. Of this city. Mrs. Fitzgerald
was born 10 Ireland In 1901. She was
the mother of the late John Fitzgerald
and lived at 1907 P street.
A.number of university students who
remained in the city over Thanksgiving
gave an informal hop last Friday night.
Those present wero Misses Watkins.
Lansing, Cunningham, Hayee, Ray
mond, Millar, Mcfarland. Holdbtook.
Lasch, Woodford. Clark, Richards, EN-
mons, WEIGH; Messrs. Brown, Atwood,
Raymond. Reed. Kind, Brown. Marley,
Walsh, Atwood, Hollenbeck. Holt, Shel.
don, Robbins, Ricketts,. Abbott.
Miss May Whiting gave party last
Saturday for her cousin. Miss Kate Gel
lstly. Of Fairbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Richards enter
tanned the Ninteenth Century Euchre
club Wednesday evening. The follow
ing club members we're present: Messrs.
and Mesdames Wilkinson, Rehlsender.
Hoover, Guensel, Bignell. O'Connell'
Harris, Foster.
Mrs. Mark Tilton entertained the Bo-
hemian club this week.
Miss Blanche Garten spent few days
In Omaha last week.
A pink tea was given by Mrs. Crow
Tuesday afternoon at her home. 28o6 q
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-10
washington, her Resources andOutput,

v
Fisheries output, 1898, 100000.
Wheat crop, 2O,O0O,O 900 bushels, $12,-
100000.
Dat yield, worth 81 ,6OO,00
Other grain and hay, value 81 $780,
600. =
Fruit yield, 1898, 81, 900, 600.
Hop crop, 81 FOO bales, $100OOO0.
Coal, 1,7I5,515 tons, s4,2SS, 1877 so.
Precious metals, 1898, $2,500OOO.
Butter product, 2,66O,7O9 pounds,
$4,000.
Cheese output, 5S7 1908 pounds, $780,
600.
Lumber cut 100000, 600 feet, S., AGO.
600. ~
Shingles. .3,OOO,OOO,0OO, $s,450, 900.
Lumber industry, 1898, $1,O00,000.
Railway trackage in state, 3,201
miles; assessed $20,274,675.
Possessions three finest natural har-
bors on the Pacific.
Total area of State, 1894 square
miles.
Water frontage, ], 576 miles.
Standing timber, 100,00O000,0O0
feet, lowest estimate.
Foreign lumber shipments, 1876, $780,
600 feet.
Coastwise lumber shipments 1885,
OOO,OoO feet.
Eastern shipments, 10000 900 feet,
Foreign exports wheat from Puget
Sound 6,810,750 bushels.
Foreign flour shipments, 675,725
barrels.
Increase in breadstuff exports, ST.
100, 321 over 1897.
Total value Puget Sound foreign ex-
ports, $16,l19,330.
Increased value foreign shipments
$3,527,763.
Vessels entered district, 1860; ton
mage, 1,13S ,404.
Vessels cleared, 1884 tonnage, L.
174,537
Total assessed valuation of property !,
1929, 996,294.
Total assessed value live stock, $685.
148.
Value of 1857 1872 acres of land
assessed $75.756,359.
Improvements on 2,679,247 acres
assessed 81 ,267 ,6S7.
Vast areas open to SETTLE ment.
Best favored state in natural re-
sources.
Most comfortable climate in HE
world.
Richest soil on the earth's suFfa,,-
Most attractive state te West. n
| hOmeseekers
Washington is the Paradise of the
Pacifc.-West Coast Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-03-10
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THE WORLDS SONG.

IT'S a great old world, for all its cares
Signs and sorrows, and pangs and prayers.
Under the heavens, glad or gray,
It rolls along to the Judgment Day,
And sings in the light of the Unseen's face;
II bear the burdens of race on race
And whirl the dust of the dead through
space!'
It's great old world, with its hopes and
fears
Pleasures treasures and scalding tears;
1t careth naught for darkened skies
If it's sun shall set, or it's sun shall rise
If stars sink blind from the Unseen's face
"Forever-forever-O fading race,
1 whirl the dust of your dead through
space!'
There is rain on the roses at your feet;
What shall earth care for the pangs you
bear?
Lean your lips to the roses, dear!
Let the light kiss the night of tears from
your face;
Hank to the singing: 20 fading race,
l am bearing your beautiful dust through
space!'
It's a great old world! Let us live, and
trust
That life is more than rose in dust;
That the lowliest flower at our feet,
Even with the thorn, is SWEETS sweet!
There's the red O. the rose, sweetheart, ir
your face,
And the morn's in your eyes!-(O fading
race
1 am bearing your beautiful dust through
space!)
Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu-
ton.