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The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
A GREAT PRlLaNTnROPlST.
Mrs. Phoebe 4, Hearst. the Missouri Girl
Who Became FamoRs for Her Charity.

About fifty years ago Mrs. Hearst was
born in Missouri. Her name was Phoebe
AppersOn, and she came Of good South
ern stock, her father a Virginian, her
mother a South Carolinian. Her parents
and the parents of Mr. Hearst were neigh
bcrs and the little girl, born to the Ap-
persons, was named for Mrs. Hearst,
mother Of the boy who was to be her hus-
band. Young Hearts went to California,
found success. and returned 20 make his
Missouri sweetheart his wife, taking her
to California while she was still in girl
hood Before she was twenty, her son
was born-the only child she has had.
Mrs. Hearst says She regrets that she
has had only Cne child. Sne would like
To have raised a family of sons and
daughters, but as sne has brought up sew
eral nieces. and has educated and reared
| the children Of her kith and kin. to say
nothing of the countless children for
whose education sGe has provided In the
kindergartens she has endowed. and the
young geniuses she has schOoled in Eu-
rope, she seems 10 have done her full per-
sonal duty 10 humanity.
IN appearance Mrs. Hearst is slight and
not tail. She gives an impression OF frag-
/ ility which IS scarcely carried out by her
ceaseleSs activity. Sometimes the ner-
y0us exe-tion tells on her. and shn is
forced 10 delegate social duties to her as
siStants. Although she EMPLOYS q corrs
or secretaries, Mrs. Hearst always opens
her letters. II is characteristic Of the
/ IhOTOughness Of the woman And this
although her mail runs into hundreds az
letters = day. Most Of them are begging
letters rom people who DO not know that
this sympathetic and charitable woman fs
toe wise t. give except through organ
iZed channels.
Mrs. Hearst's hair is pale brown. light-
ly sllvered with gray. II is parted at the
middle and rinples away at the side in
Madonna-iike coi1ure very becoming 10
Mrs. HeaTSIs benign expression and req
uiar features. The nose is straight reg
uiar and rather small, the eyes large
full and gray. and the forehead well
shaped and pronounced in intellec.uality
The lips are rather thin delicatelv curved
and almost c0ioTiess. There Is very little
color in the cheeks.
In spite Of her life I'm the public eve. and
the importance which her POSITION has
thrust upcu her IA spite OF the resronSf
hilitie5 Of her wealth. Mrs Hearst has :
horror OF publicity. She has been inter-
viewed many times, ard has been mis-
quoted many times. She cannot see yhy
she cannot be left 10 lead her life in hsr
own way. and she does not Understand
why the public should be interested In ali
she does and says. She Is quite sincere
in saying that she does not see that she
is at all extraordinary She has not YET
realized that an urselfsh person. devoted
70 the publ4e coed, with no thought Of SELF
ard TO desire for self sggrandi cement Is
the most rsraarkahle being on earth.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
GENE FIELDS SENSATION.
Origin OF Story Concerning Kate Fields
Spanish L0ver.

From the New York Morning Telegraph.
Editor Konlsaat. Of Chicago, related
funny story recently, while IN this city, of
the delight Gene Field took in teasing
Kate Field, and how vexed she would be
at the pranks he was continually playing
upon her.
But the story that broke Kate Fields
heart was written by Gene when she was
in Spain writing up the Spanish. 1t was
one of the most ingenious and sensational
fakes ever sprung on the public" said Mr..
Kohlsaat.
THE thing purpOTted to be a special
from correspondent in Madrid Having
first. in delicate fashion, announced that
the Duke of Matano had offered his hand
to Miss Field and had been accepted, Gene
proceeded with the thrilling episode he
had dreamed out.
." Miss Field one day arrayed herself
brilliantly in a lovely silk costume in
which red and yellow Spain's cOlors,
largely predomlnated She was TO attend
the bull fight with her lover. The ar
rival OF Matano and his ducaI eQulpage,
splendid attire and cercmonious attentions
10 his fiancse were el. -boTately set forth.
Miss Field, in her gorgeous robes, accom-
panied the duke To the Plaza del TOr0S.
" Arrived at the plaza the duke found
the aSSemblage so large that he would
not deign TO ming,e with the crowd that
poured in AT the main entrance. but
bribed those in charge of the arena TO
let him pass through 1t with his bride to
be.
1T was an innovation that took the
people by storm. The naughty courtier
eScortlng the lovely girl, the mingled gilt
ter and eleam of his gilded trappinSS and
her silken draperies enraptured tne great
multitude that sat on tiers about the
vast amphitheater.
In this imposing manner the duke,
his inanoratG, and lis retinue traversed
the entire diameter Of the arena. The first
bull had not Yet been brought IN, and
rushed fer her in teadlong rage.
Miss Field and the duke were, for the
time being, the whole attraction
Just as the duke made ready to assist
his lady over the bsrricade q wild cry rang
out from the tfrcng, d shout of terror
not of applause. Through some mistake
a bull had been admitted 10 the arena too
soon, and, glimpsing Miss Fields dress,
Miss Fiel1 shrieked and tainted with
terror, but the strong arms of the duke
thrust her quickly over the barrier, where
hundred hands stretched upward to
receive her limp figure, but ner lover mad
no time 10 save himself, and N the next
instant the horns Of The infuriated bull
were buried in his vitais.'
Well said Mr.. Kohlsaat. this story
was copied everywhere, and the sympathy
Of the world Went out TO the lovely Amer
lean, who lost her lover IN this tragic
manner.
"'Oniy the other day. said Miss Field
TO me a short time before her. death, "a
young lady came to me and said: "Oh,
Miss Field, l have lonsed TO meet YOU
and tell you how deeply I sympatnized
with you in the loss Of your lover over in
Spain, that splendid fellow who and
size was much frozen with establishment
when cut ner or and said Rats"
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10

bershlp OF fifty men and fifty women.
Both swords and sois will be used in
fencing. but swords only by the experts.
and then with the usual protective but
tons on the points.
Change in s7rinE Fashions.
This sudden fad for fencing can only be
explained on the theory that society must
have quick changes in It's amusemsnts.
Every act must be brief and exciting.
II is true that with the springtine
great part OF society is engrossed in The
pleasant occupation Of falling in love or
watching those who 90 and discussing the
evsr-interestIng questions OF engagements
and marriages: but such topics do not
interfere with determine ion TO prac-
tice some form Of physical exercise.
Sometimes society decides IL will ride
horseback. and all the highways and by
ways are dotted over with fair e4uestri-
eEnes, accompanied by a groom or oy
some distinguished gallant, and as they
gallop past the pedestrian he sees the
rosy glow OF health on cheeks just
little while before made pale by over
heated rooms and late hours.
Another spring the debgtautes and teauX
conceive the notion OF riding bicycles, ana
they energetically pant up hills and coast
MeTTlIy GOWN, not forgetting 10 rest DN
the wayside The bicycle was one form
OF amusement that threatened TO dispense
with the chaperon, be she ever so crisp
or young"
Golf came in for fits share OF attention,
and IL is safe prediction that golf will
still be the fad as outdoor exercise, for
the golfers are so infatuated with the art
that fashions yes" or mo" will hardly
keep back the chasers OF those elusive
little balls that will persist in going just
where the player does not wish them TO.
Golf has almost entirely Csurped the place
once held by tennis. It seems only 1T
tie while ago when tennis was all the
rage and the swagger gets dCnned their
expensive blouses and shoes and went
forth TO bat health about There were
tennis clubs galore. and instead of the
weather as a converse ton starter. the
youth of that day had only to speak the
magic word tennis" and the ice was
broken, for every one who had any pre-
tensions 10 this worlds favorltism GER
tainly belonged to some club. And SO
tickle fashion has changed her amUse-
ments with each succeeding year, that's
how IL is fencing nowadays.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
Tournament This Month.

The men intend holding a tournament in
the club rooms, 1876 New York avenue, on
April l6 and those so favored as TO be IN
vited will have an opportunity to see some
good fencing by distinguished gentlemen.
nearly all OF whom have studied abroad
The Fencers' Club is just about 10 take
possession OF its clubrooms, on the first
floor Of she old y. u. c. A. building
Ths.e rooms are being repaired and set II
order under the personal supervision OF
Mr. Victor Mindelen. There are three
rooms all tOgether-a large reception
room, opening into the fencing hall on one
side OF the main hall and the dressing
room on the other. The tournament on
the 18th viii serve as a house-Varmlng,
as that will be the first occasion when
The clubrooms VIII be thrown open 10
friends
A fencing tournament Is something new
TO social washington and society is on the
qui yive 10 know just what IL VIII real
ly be.
The Fencers' Club Is 10 be very e,-
elusive organization, limited 10 a mem
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
RULES FOR HORSE TRADERS,
Memphis Man Able 10 Give David Harum
Points on the Business.
From the Memphis sclmitar.

From the Memphis Scimitar.
David Harum was a good horse trader,
but recent transaction in horsefesn
which was made by a well-known Mem
phian shows that there are others who
know how to get the long end of horse
trade. Several weeks ago this Memphis
man saw a fine buggy horse which he
thought he wanted. He located the oWn-
er and asked the price. "One fifly," was
the reply. After looking the animal ovec
closely and trying her speed he concluded
it was d good trade. and without more
ado wrote check for the amount The
next day he found that the mare was as
blind as a bat, but this did not hinder
her speed nor detract from her general
appearance. He drove the animal for
several weeks and succeeded in attract
ing the admiration Of another lover of
hor5efiesh, who made a proposal TO pUr-
chase. We'll" said the Memphiaa, II
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
gave one fifty for her. but will let you

gave one fifty for her. but 1 will let you
have her for one siXty-five."
The prospective owner looked the ami
NAL over and concluded he had u bargain.
He paid over the money and took the
mare. When the animal was unhtched
the first thing she did was to run against
a post and then by way of emphasizing
the fact that she was blind fell over
barrel The next day the buyer came
back to the Memphian with blood in his
eye.
Colonel, you know that mare you sold
me-" he began. "Well, she's stone bind"
II know it," replied the colonel, with
an easy air.
You didn't say anything TO me about
it," said the purchaser, his face redden-
ing with anger.
We'll, I'll tell you" replied the colonel.
THAT fellow who sold her TO me didn't
tell me about it, and L just concluded
that he didn't want it known"
The new owner took his medicine and Is
now on the lookout for friend on whom
ne can even things.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10

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The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
The Lsvei-ssadea Never Lose Their Nerve
Fror. ne Iadl.s Hons 1,urusl.

From the ladies' Hs-aa Jsuru2l
Worry Is the twin sister OF nervousness.
Neither should ever enter into the daily
life OF any one. God. ia His all wise prov
ideBce. put the htad OF a human being on
top. that all beneath IL might be subser-
Went TO il. There is something wrong
above the eyes. In the region OF the viii
power. when one becomes nervous in the
sense OF excitGb!iity. Know thyself'' Is
good; control thyself is better. Worry and
excitement never aided any one. Any fool
can get along when everything IS All
right, but IL takes a wise man, a level
headed man TO get along and not worry
nor become nervous when everything IS
al wrcn..
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
RAINY COSTUMES
How Femininity Looks Smart
in Bad Weather.
REVERSIBLE SKIRTS THE LATEST

They Turn Inside Ont and Can BE Worn
Either Way, with Box Pleat, Which
Gives Very Dressy yEGect-Gilt-buttOned d
Little Jackets and Pisskin Boots, Which
Are lmPeryiOus to Rain, Complete the
Rainy-day COstume-Himts for Brides.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10
Fad for Fencing Breaks Out
in Washington.
COUNT CASSINI THE RINGLEADER
Fencing Club Has Been Organized by Some
Of the Best-known People i'm Diplomatic
and Social Circles, aud the Russian AM
sassador Has Been Elected President
He Is the Nest Expert swordsman in
Washington-Tourname TO Be Held.

Washington society. after a period of
faithful orisons and dark blue repentance,
mas once again deigned TO turn its atten-
uoh 10 the spring amusements OF the
earth. Fashions in such things change
year after year. This season it Is to be
iencing, and already the leading tailors
are sending home artistic short skirts and
loose biouses for the women, and long
white flannel trousers and double-bresist-
ed linen jackets for the men. Fencing is
10 De the real haut ton spring amuse-
menL
A Fencing club which is TO be "the"
Club has already been organized, and the
names OF the men and women who COM
pose the two committees are in them
selves sufficient guarantee for absolute
success.
TIE club, which bears the simple title
OF The Fencers ClGb" was organized
under the auspices Of the Russian Ambas-
sador, Count Cassini, who has been
chosen president. Col. Henry May is
vice president, and Mr.. Hopkins IS secre-
tary and treasurer. These three head Of
hcers are supported in their work by two
committees, one Of men and the other Of
women.
The mems committee comprises the fol-
lowing names: Chevalier Gaetano Trenta-
move, Prince Pierre Troubetsky, NJ. De
WOllant, OF the Russian Legation; Mr..
Mindelef, NJ. Louis Corea, Minister from
Nicaragua; Mr. Morris, and Mr.. II. G.
Strong.
The ladies are: Miss Cassini, Mrs. West
inghouse. Nine. De Wollant, Mrs. Henry
May, Miss Edith Patten, Miss Merriam,
and Miss Foraker.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-04-10

bershlp OF fifty men and fifty women.
Both swords and soils will be used IN
fencing. but swords only by the experts.
and then with the usual protective but
tons on the points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-10
LOWEST ON RECORD.
Cotton Crop Makes a Bad Showing
Throughout the Country.

Washington, July 1O.-The monthly
report of the statistician of the depart
nent of agriculture viii show the av-
erage condition OF cotton on July l. to
have been 75-8 as compared with S2.5
last month, S7.S on July 1. 1893, s1-2 at
the corresponding date in 1898 and a ten
year average OF S7.9. The condition in
the pricipai states is reported as fol-
lows:
North Carolina SO: South Carolina 70;
Georgia "A; Florida IS; Alabama 20:
Mississippi "A; Louisiana 81; Texas rs;
Arkansas 70; Tennessee 76; Oklahoma
50; Indian Territory So.
While there was some Improvement
during June in North Carolina Texas,
Oklahoma and Indian Territory amount
ing to 3, Z, and II points respectively.
there was decline of 6 points in South
Carolina, 10 in Tennessee, 13 in Arkan-
sas. Is In Georgia. II in Alabama, and p
in Mississippi with the exception of
North Carolina, where the average con-
ditiOn on July was ? points above the
mean of the July averages in that state
the last 10 years and in the Indian Ter
ritory the comparison covers only three
years, the condition throughout the en-
tire cotton belt compares unfavorably
with the ten year averages. Louisiana
being Z. South Carolina and Texas 10,
Arkansas II. Tennessee II, Georgia Is,
Alabama Is and Mississippi "a points
below their respective ten year aver
ages Not only was the condition on
July for the cotton region as a whole
the lowest july cOndIIlOn on record. out
in Georgia. Florida. Alabama and Mis-
sissippi it was the lowest in the entire
period Of "a years for which records are
available, while in Tennessee it was the
lowest with one exception and in South
Carolina, Texas and arkansas the low
est with two exceptions in the same per
iod of "a years. Excessive rains, drown
ing out the crop and followed by an ex-
traordfnary growth of grass and weeds,
are reported from almost every state,
and the gravity of the situation fS
greatly increased by the general search
ty Of labor. In South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Louisiana and Texas consid-
cradle areas will have to be abandoned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-10
L. A. W. AT MILWAUKEE.
Cyclists Gathering For the Twenty
First Annual Meet.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 10.-A few hun
dred cyclists arrived on the morning
trains and boats to attend the twenty
first annual meet of the League of
American Wheelmen, which has its
formal opening in the way Of receptions
and other entertainment today.
The day opened with rain, but toward
noon there were promises of clearing
weather. The races VIII be under the
auspices of the National Cycling asso-
citation, but as they do not begin until
Thursday the big crowds are not ex-
peeted to arrive before tomorrow
Many of the fast riders are already
here, and put in the time in practice
work on the new track at the exposi-
ton building. Among the speedy riders
here are Stevens, kimbal, kiser,
Denny, Oldf1eld, Newkirk, Weber,
Weir and others Major Taylor and
Tom Cooper are expected today Sew
eral hundred century riders are due on
their wheels this evening. With the
exception of the multicycle race, all the
events will be pulled off ON the indoor
track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-10
MARITAL TIES UNBOUND
This Was Field Day in the Di-
YOrce Court.

This was divorce day in the district
court and any one hunting for statistics
to prove that marriage is a failure would
have found plenty of data in the court
room.
C. H. Davis asked to be divorced from
Nettie Davis because she left him sew
eral years ago and said she was going
to shut herself up from the world and
enter a convent. He has tried to find
her but failed The divorce was granted
without contest.
Mrs. Bernice Clark was given a d.
vorce from Charles a Clark and the
grandparents given the custody of the
four children. Clark was ordered to pay
5000 aHmony and SIS a month for the
support of the children.
E. Reeder did not appear and his suit
for divorce from Catherine Reeder was
dismissed.
Lulu Wilson seemed to have changed
her mind about Henry Wilson and that
divorce case was also dismissed
Monday afternoon the case of F'len-
ing B. Rise asking for divorce from
Carrie L. Rise was allowed.
The case of Fredericka HUM against
Magnus HUM was dismissed
The case of Ida Shrout against her
husband. William Shrout, was contin
ued for the term.
In the case of ]. L Beardsley against
Emma Beardsley the judgment was
given the defendant.