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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
King Edwards Invitations.
New York Tribune.A

People who want to go to King Ed
wards drawingroom hereafter must wait
to be asked There is danger that under
the new rule some estimable people who
want to give the King the honor of meet
ing them will be forgotten.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
His wIfe's Advice.
CSslt Lake Tribune J

Without pretending to decide In one
paragraph all the questions involved in
English politics, we can say unhesitat-
ingly that Hon. Joe Chamberlain is not
following closely enough the advice of
his clever American wife
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

If the advocates Of the Shipping
Subsidy bill really want the Middle
West on their side, they VIII have to
arrange to make the Mississippi River
into a ship canal, OF invent a ship that
viii travel on dry land.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The floral display in the House yes
terday was sort of cross between
a wedding and funeral, and some of
the members viii find out later which
emotions were most appropriate.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The teachers who went to the Phil
ippines are finding out that a Gov
eminent job in that place is not bed
of roses In fact, it is more like a
rat-trap if report is to be believed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The House of Representatives may
succeed in living up to its new furni-
ture, but the strain viii be rather ar
duous.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
The InflamrnaSIe Santa Claus.
Pittsburg Dispatch. J

Possibly the life Insurance companies
may take I'D the subject of sending a faw
words of warning to persons who are
prone TO decorate themselves with cotton
batting in order to impersonate Santa
Claus.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Senator Fairbanks is said to believe
that the President viii make a bad
break before long, It would be sad
If he should make a break in the di-
rection Of Senator Fairbanks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
ALONG THE SKRMISH LINE.


do you think he has been warped by
his political ambition
Warped! He mas had It so many Diff
ferent ways that 1t has twisted him up
like e rams horn.@
There are people who try their best to
pour oil on troubled waters, and then they
drop live coal IN the middle of it.
HE was persona non grata to the Gov
eminent, WIS he not2'
From the friction he made should
suppose he was persona nutmeg crater"
Coin to sundag school next Sunday,
Bob?"
dunno, whym
Christmas amt but tree weeks of"
Here is a department store adyertis-
ing that 1t viii put initials on umbrellas
free Of charge"
THAT is what I call an act destructive
Of all 1eighborly feeling. Think how you
would feel going around with an umbrella
with somebody's else name on it!'
81 wish we could grow feathers for
clothes like birds. Think how much ex-
pense it would s&vel"
Yes; and think about the mouIting
season. too
81 would have you know said the irate
German in the crowd in front of the ticket
window, my dear, sir, dot I claim der
excloosive privilege Of Walking on mine
feet. Dey are mine, und dey hat been
paid for, und am rot renting dem oudt
already
1t is queer that 1t should be such up
hill work sometimes to be on the level.
It takes a very fine discrimination for
a man to tell which are his convictions
and which are his prejudiees, without q
microscope.
The auadrupedaI View of IT.
The ape he soIiIoquized up in tree,
The funniest thing in this world. said he.
Is that man claims that ne
Has improved upon me.
When he uses a ladder TO climb a tree. -
There are times when a sense of humor
is worth all Of the other senses put to-
gether.
My nephew" said the dear old lady,
''has come to town in search of posi-
ton"
I'm. said the erusty brother-in-law.
When he begins 10 hunt q JOB III see
what can do for him"
I don't see why you are 50 prejudiced
against Mr. Hunter I am sure he is a
man Of stable qualities"
yes; bus you see, mamma, nobody
could call him a. thoroughbred.
Yes. said the man at the corner
grocery, = was as close to that mountain
lion as I am TO you. I had my gun all
ready, and a chance t0r splendid shot,
when
',Wen?''
-'WeIl-er-the fact is, I crawled back
out Of the way. The lion was about 10
turn around, and I didn't want 10 scare
him
1T is a mystery TO ne, said the SUI
fering one. YEARLY, why. when man was
in the business of evolution, he didn't
evolve beyond the necessity for teeth
They're bother when We get them and
a bother when We Lose them What Is the
ultimate result Of evolution in that di-
Tection anyway
u am, said the dentist.
The youth took last survey of himself
in the glass He had shaved. he had
brushed his top hat til it shone, and tied
his scarf in the very newest knot. He sal
lied forth to conquest, and met the girl
Cd the street. He hoped she was properly
impressed with his manly bearing.
Just then his mothers aunt by marriage
came along with her carpet-bag.
Why, Freddie. she said. what a big
boy you are growing 10 be. But I should
know you anywhere. Is your mamma at
home7'
And if ever there was murder in a mans
heart, F. Wetmore Brown fell it in his
at that moment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Now that Senator Chandler Is gone,
some of the staid and venerable mem
bers of the Senate viii have less rea-
son TO feel like human pincushions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

It is hoped that Mr. sulloway, of
New Hampshire, viii try not to hit
his head against the new paint
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
MIR. KRUGER FAILING.
The Boer Leader, However. shows
0Id-Time Obstinacy.

SOUTH AFRICA, Dec. 8.-Ex-President
Kruger, the Post" says, has shown signs
of weakness during the past month, and
again returns to his old-time obstiuacy.
periodically, after interviews with DR..
Leyds, the Boer European agent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

A Boston man has bought a house
automobile like private railway car.
The name of the thing Is Quo Vadis,''
and 1t is interesting to wonder wheth-
er, il there should be occasion to use
the name, the machine would under
stand Lain
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr.. John Mears, of East Capitol Street,
has given up his position in the Govern
ment service to accept position with his
uncle. Harrison Mears, of Michigan, who
controls one of the largest lumber inter-
ests in the West.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The chief assistant Of the Bisbursing
officer OF the District is Edmund E. Jones.
who has held the position for the last
three years In the absence Of Mr.
Rogers Nj Jones acts as disbursing Off
Ger, and performs the duties OF the posi-
ton well. Mr.. Jones IS about twenty-six
years old. and 1t is said that he can count
money fVster than any man in the District
service, a habit acquired by long expert
eEce in making up the semi-monthIy pay
rolls for the District employees. Mr. Jones
is also q student of medicine in the Co
lumbar School OF Medicine. being now IN
his third year. RuE0F has il that the
District will not always claim his ser
vices.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
An T1IoeicaI WorId-
Milwankee Times-A

This is an illogical world PrizeRght-
ers and others insist that q man shall gel
reputation in order that they may show
that he cannot sustain it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr. Stanley johnson, of Hermon. N. 7,
has arrived in Washington on his annual
winter visit here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr.. George Humphreys has returned
from his vacation trip to southern Mary
land.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Dr.. Julian Cabel, Q. s. A, has returned
from Thanksgiving visit TO his sister.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mrs. Arthur Wallace and her little
daughter. OF Culpeper. Va, are here for
the winter. They are guests of the for
mer's mother. Mrs. Holiday, Of the Ten
Ieytown Road.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Emile BuehIer, clerk in the Office
of the Secretary 10 the Board of District
Commissioners. returned to her desk yes
terday after an absence Of three weeks on
sick leave. Miss BuehIer keeps the min
Utes of the proceedings Of the Board Of
Commissioners and assists at the large
and increasing volume OF correspondence
Of the secretary and his superiors- Miss
Buehler is an expert with the typewriter.
Her chief says that she comes the near
est 10 making II talk Of any one Of his
subordinates
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr.. J. F. Warren has gone to Atlantic
City for few days. Mrs. Warren has
been there several weeks by advice Of her
physician, and is rapidly regaining her
health.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

the chicago chronicle persists in
writing 1t the white house.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mrs. NJ H Hirsch, who has been visit
ing her mother in Washington, has re
turned to her hone in Boston.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mrs Hunter and her sister, Miss Clark,
OF Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Duncan
Richmond, of BIZ South CaroIina Aveauz
southeast. They Will remain in the city
some time, returning to their home Just
before tbs Christmas holidays.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Binger Hermann, Commissioner of he
General Land Office. who is from Oregon,
has a most cordial hsndshake- There is q
story told of Mr. Hermann and his hand
shake by Oregonians which has never been
confirmed by the Commissioner himself.
It seems that after the manner Of sons
men il politics Mr. Hermann made 1t a
point TO enquire feeIingIy Of the younger
generation after the health of their par
ents. shaking hands simultaneously At
one reception where the crowd about him
was very dense. it IS related that Mr.
Hermann, after having dealt out q hand
shake toward the right, turned bTiskIy
toward a young lady approaching on his
left and grasped her hand with his Gus
tcmary saIutation. How are you? How
is your dear father" Before the solicit
tous greeting was fairly uttered Mr.. Her
mann recognized the young lady She
was his own daughter.
c 0. L Cooper, Examiner OF the De-
partment Of Justice. VINO has been at his
home for several days suffering With q
cold, is slightly improved.
John Butler. Of the Census Office. is
at his home suffering with a severe at
tack OF Eeurai Gia IN the left side of his
face Mr. Butler has been complaining
OF the malady for several days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

\ lady of the sardonic surname
Damn has committed suicide because
Of her objection TO the name given
her by marriage. 1t is curious that
Mrs Damn in seeking release from
her burden should have chosen the
path which we are told is most likely
to make the condition permanent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Dr. F. R Lane, Director OF the Wash
ington High Schools, has returned from
his Thanksgiving vacation, spent in Balti-
more
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Irene Dieterlen, 81 this city, is
spending a week with relatives in Phfla-
delphia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr. B. B. Dunbar and his brother Gin
ton of EIkton. Nd. are visiting relatives
in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Jeanette SeIden, who has been Wis
iting relatives at Falls Church, Va, has
returned TO her home in Loudoun county,
Va
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
PERSONAL NOTES ABOUT
WASHINGTON PEOPLE

/ SignOr Mayor. the Italian Ambassa-
dor, VIII leave here Friday to attend the
stock-yards exhibition in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs Randolph Matthews. who
have been making a visit to Senator and
Mrs Foraker, have returned TO Cinein-
natl.
Miss Eleanor Lowry, OF Minneapolis.
who has been visiting the Misses Walters.
Of Kalorama Avenue, returned to her
home yesterday
Mr. Willard Whitmore and his son,
Mr. Clarence Whitmore, Of So7 First
Street northwest. are making short
visit to Shell Cliff. their summer home in
Maryland, on the Potomac, opposite Co
IoniaI Beach, which Mr. Whitnore re-
Gently purchased
Mrs Joel Feeder, of Brooklyn. n 7,
formerly Miss Carrie kaufman. Of this
city, IS the guest of the Misses Wolf, at
100 Sixth Street.
Mr. and Mrs Weston Flint are estab-
lished for the winter at the westover,
Sixteenth and K Streets Mrs Flint is
convalescing from her long Illness
Mr. and Mrs Alexander Dorsey have
moved into their new home on Princeton
Street. which they Will open socially with
a house warming during the Christmas
holidays when their sons are home from
college for their vacations
Mrs H. c. Eddins and her daughter,
Miss Juliet Eddins, who have spent the
past month at 1905 F Street northwest,
will return today to their home at True
Blue, Orange county, Va.
Nj James Belew, who has lately re-
turned to Washington from a prolonged
business trip through the West, will re-
main here until after the Christmas hell
days.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels. of Raleigh. y.
c., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ade-
laide Worth BagIey. Of Twentieth Street.
Lieut.. and Mrs. P. H Brereton are at
the Olympia for the winter
Miss Laura Walters. Of 1872 Corcoran
Street, is visiting friends in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs E B. Grandfn have re-
turned to the shoreham for the winter
Miss Mary A Allen. of Baltimore. is
the guest of her aunt and uncle. Mr..
: n
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Mary A. Allen. of Baltimore. is
the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr.
and Mrs l. c. McNeaI, of Georgetown
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The promotion Of Parkhurst R. siser,
of Idaho, from Waterman TO Lieutenant Of
the watch, at salary OF $50 per annum,
was announced in the interior Depart
ment this morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

The grey-haired usher who stands dur
ing business hours at the entrance of the
District Building has much to try his
patience He is asked endless questions
in the duty devoIving upon him IN direct
ing people TO the rooms where they have
business TO transact This is Sergt J. T
Robey, of the police force, detailed for
this duty by order Of Major Sylvester.
He is one Of the older members of the
force. VINO, on account of age. is unable
to perform street duty. Sergeant Rcbey's
connection with the police force dates
hack to the sixties. when, as he some
times expresses II. one had TO fight for
his breakfast, dinner and supper down
in South Washington where he was first
assigned to duty
Detective Joseph Mattingly, who has
been detailed to duty in connection with
the work of the District Attorneys Office,
who has been Ill for some days, has re-
ported for duty He was at the City. Hall
yesterday and seems to be fast recover
ing his health
One of the best posted men at the
Treasury Department in regard to the
question of currency is B. F. Blye, the
private secretary of William B RidgIey.
Comptroller of the Currency. His famiI-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Minor r Sullivan, Who recently sue
ceeded Oscar Woodward as the head of
the division OF the Patent Office, is
clever expert when it cones to examining
the results of the geniuses who have
evolved the typewriting and HRotyDing
machines. What he does not know about
typewriting machines from the earliest
models down 10 date IS hardly worth
knowing Under his examination the
time-saving and writing machines have
gradually reached their present state Of
perfection He Is also a. expert with
the linotype machine the bicycle, and
central draft lamp arts
Herman Cochran. the Chief Postofiee
Inspector, is \ terror TO him Who tres
passes against Uncle Sans postal reguIa-
lions. The unerring judgment Of M
Cochran almost Invariably involves the
right theory on which 20 work cut q rob
berry. or any other crime committed
against the postal service. Mr. Cochran
has been in the service for many years
and knows the tricks and wiIes OF the
Postofice burglar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
Every Day Stories Of the
Workings and Workers Of the Departments.

iarity with the Federal statutes govern
Ing national banks Is Of the greatest as
sistance to Mr. Ridgley. Mr. Bye is an
expert typewriter and stenographer. be-
sides being a graduate in medicine. He
has been with the Government for the
last fifteen years, and is highly ef-
feient and faithful official.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Col. l. B. Cutler. Superintendent of the
Municipal Lodging House, is greatly il
terested In Grand Army matters Colonel
Cutler is the only surviving member Of
the first post organized in the District, on
March 10. 1851 He, with ten others, first
took the degrees in the basement of the
old Capitol Prison, the work of the ritual
being done by District Commander Bran
shall. On February I, 1865, Kit Carson,
being on an official visit to Washington,
met several members OF the post. and was
mustered in as 4 member On the night
Of General CarsOn's initiation Colonel
Cutler offered q motion that the post be
called thereafter the ut Carson Post.
The motion was carried with enthusiasm,
and the name has remained TO the pres
ent day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Since the large and unmistakable hit
made by Clara BIoodgood in Elsie de
Wolfe's play, The Way Of the World. L"
there have been various rumors TO the
effect that she viii become star next
season, and variety Of managers have
been mentioned as possible directors Of
her theatrical fortunes.
Mrs. Bioodgood, however, has recently
set the seal of her disapprovaI OF all such
stories as place her in the list OF am
bilious actresses by averring that If any
body has q plan 10 star her next, or any
other season. she does not know anything
about it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs E. B. Grandin have re-
turned to the Shoreham for the winter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

William H. Bayly, Chief Clerk Of the
Patent Office, returned to Lis official
duties this morning after an absence Of a
week Occasioned by illness.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

dor, VIII leave here Friday to attend the
stock-yards exhibition in Chicago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Major J. H. Reeve, Superintendent Of
Postage Stamp Supplies and Postmasters'
Accounts at the Postofice Department, is
a Wag- He is full OF funny stories He
and Mr. Robinson. the Chief of the Ap-
pointment Division, have the reputation
Of being the best story teIIers at the
POstOfnce Department Major Reeve Is
strict discipInaTian- He is veteran OF
the civil war, and his record in the army
is one TO be proud Of Major Reeve has
been IN the PostofHee service almost
from time immemoriaI and everybody
likes him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Laura Walters. Of 1872 Corcoran
Street, is visiting friends in Philadelphia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Miss Eleanor Lowry, OF Minneapolis
who has been visiting the Misses Walters,
Of Kalorama Avenue, returned TO her
home yesterday
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

BY order Of the District Commits
sioners, William J. Latimer, it.. has been
appointed rodman in the Surveyors Of
fee at 50 per day, his services to termi-
nate On the completion of the field work
in connection with the Tesurvey OF the
Barry Farm, in Anacostia- William j
Latimer has been appointed consulting
surveyor at a compensation, for all his
services both in field and in Office. Of
$500, TO be paid in four equal installments-
The Chief Clerk OF the Surface Division
of the Engineer Department, l. P. Brad
shaw, is a busy man. He has charge of
the Office force, looks after the expendi-
ture of appropriations, and keeps the &C
counts. Mr.. Bradshaw is member of the
Washington bar and Is legal clerk of
the division. He gives special attention
to damage suits growing out of the work
OF paving streets. laying curb and i'm
proving alleys. He is often principal wit
ness for the municipality when such cases
are brought up In court Mr. Bradshaw is
also one OF the chief advisers Of the
Engineer Commissioner in matters per-
tanning to the street railways of the Dis
triet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

There is man at the Postofice De-
partment to whose lot falls the material
welfare of everything that lives, moves.
and breathes about the building as well
as the building itself This man is DR..
Marshall, and there has never been
person that occupied the position that
better understood the business. Under
Mr.. MaTshall's direction the wagons,
horses, furniture, light, carpets, desks,
typewriters, and everything is made to
look spick and span The Offices at the
PostofHce Department under Mr. Mar
shalls paternal eye are we'll supplied
with Ice and flowers and lots of ventiIa-
ton in the hot summer months, whereas
in the cold season the huge building is
as comfortable as home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mr. and Mrs Randolph Matthews, Who
have been making a visit TO Senator and
Mrs Foraker, have returned TO Cinein-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Frank L Perley, formerly a Washing
ton lawyer, but of recent years a the
atricaI manager on Broadway and widely
| known as the astute operate producer
who discovered pretty Alice Nielsen and
developed her into a comic opera star
stated tbs other day that he would GER
tainiy have a Broadway theatre of his
own before another season, evea If he
should be compelled to purchase a site
and erect the building himself.
Mr.. PerIey is at present piIotinr his
singing organization in "The ChaDerous-
Mr.. Perley's desire to own New aork
theatre is doubtless melted by the difH-
Guilty he is having, along with numerous
other big managers. to secure a booking
at desirable Broadway playhouse where
the many musical successes this season
are still holding forth, contrary to all
precedent.
Mr. Perley's partner, as is generally
known il the theatrical profession. is the
California millionaire. Thomas H. VIII
Hams, IT., whose penehant for thorough
bred horses has led him to buy I'D every
racetrack on the Pacific Coast and place
the racing meetings in the far West on a
substantial and honest basis 1t is IN
derstood that Williams is enthusiastic in
Mr.. PeTley's scheme for q New York the
atre and it will be no surprise if before
another season the resourcefui Perley viii
be prepared for Broadway opening with
his big company Mr. Perley announces
that his Singing Comedians is to be a
permanent organization for the annual
production OF musical comedies similar
to The Chaperons."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

81 would have you know" said the irate
German in the crowd in front of the ticket
window, my dear, sir, dot I claim der
excloosive privilege Of Walking on mine
feet. Dey are mine, und dey hat been
paid for, und an rot renting dem oudt
already
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

81 wish We could grow feathers for
clothes like birds Think how much ex-
pense it would s&vel"
Yes; and think about the mounting
season, too"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Mrs Joel Feeder, of Brooklyn. n 7,
formerly Miss Carrie kaufman. of this
city, IS the guest of the Misses Wolf, At
100 Sixth Street