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A PERQUISITE OF THE SEX.

1t was at the Wild West show. \
young man and his best girl sat in
front Of the Observer. Next to the man.
on the other side, was Hibernian gen
tleman. As the show progressed the
bronCho busters came on. Ed Soldiers
mounted the ugliest pony IN the bunch,
and Immediately there was something
doing all over the foreground. Ed stuck
manfuIIy to his saddle until the beast. in
a frenzy OF anger. rolled with him.
When the broncho had ceased paving
the ground about the PROSTATE man and
had hiked off into the gloom they
picked Soldiers mp lnsensiblc and carried
him away 1t was Il blood -curilng
scene. 1t scared the best girl so that
she grabbed the young man by the hand
and buried her head on his shoulder,
while he supported her with his arm
When it was all over she recovered her
composure and blushingly resumed her
dignity. There was a tense silence. At
last il was brockn by the Hibcrnian
gentleman, who nudging the young man,
remarked in stage whisper:
say lad, pray hiven thot another
wan ay Thin guys gifts foired.'
Have Il cigar" whispered the young
man. with an understanding look in his
eycs.-Brooklyn Times.
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CHARMING PIANO RECITAL.
Given by Miss Burbage's Advanced
Pupils at the Washington Club.

The advanced pupils OF Miss Alice f.
Burbage gave q piano recital last night,
at the Washington Club. on Street. and
,he cozy little rooms were filled with
friends o. teacher and pupils. Miss Bur
bage is one of the most talented must
clans in Washington, having taken 4
thorough course in this country and
with some of the greatest masters of the
Old World. She established herself here
several years ago.
Miss Burbage did not present her
elementary students last night. Those
who figured in the program were the
pupils who are capable of Interpreting
compositions OF the higher class. Miss
Richmond opened the program with the
Beethoven concerto in minor, n diff
cult and trying composition, but one
which the youns oianiste rendered in
excellent style. Later on Miss Richmond
gave two numbers, one by Greig and the
other Schumann selection.
Miss Burke was particularly happy in
Chaminade's Lolita" caprice espagnol.
receiving much applause for her brill
liant rendition. and Miss Moran gave a
very artistic rendition of Moszkowski's s
familiar concert waltz. Miss Sleman
played Chaminade's dainty Scarf
Dance" and Chopin number plcasingly,
and Miss Lowenthals numbers were also
artistically given. Miss Rae Hahn and
Miss Slater left little to be desired in
their respective solos.
The assisting artists were Miss Grace
Story and Mrs. Wilson Young. Miss
Story was formerly pupil OF Miss Bur
bage and has just returned from two
years study abroad. Miss Story has n
sympathetic touch and her execution is
marvelously clear and distinct.
Mrs. Young's sweet soprano voice has
been heard many times during the past
year at local concerts. and last night
she gave Chadwick's Dear Love, When
in Thine Arms" and "Ai j'fait un Reve"
by Goring Thomas, with telling effect.
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Despite its high artistic value. the
Thomas Orchestra, OF Chicago, is being
severely criticised, or rather its con-
ductor is made the object of criticism,
for the condition of affairs which makes
an annual deficiency unavoidable Thom-
best, If not the best. symphony orches-
ira conductors this country has ever
known. and one cannot help but revere
the great musical gifts which have made
him so conspicuous. He has made music
a life-study. Having gone through the
simpler forms and extracted all there is
in them. he made study of the classics,
until now he is one of the greatest au-
thorities on music in the country. Be
cause he has accomplished so much for
himself. it does not follow that every
body else has done the same, and conse-
Quently those people who have not been
educated up to the style of music pre-
sented by the Thomas Orchestra are
forced to go elsewhere for their musical
entertainment or to sit through con-
NNiL WHICH, lhty AV nut
Thomas refuses to meet the demands
of tine Chicago public for an occasional
popular concert. He persists in num-
bering among his selections compositions
Of the highest grade. II the people who
are not so highly educated. musically,
and that means. in nine case out of ten.
the majority of a city's public. are not
carried along by easy stages, as it were,
and given the simpler forms first. and
then the more ambitious ones, there is
no other way by which the real aim Of
an orchestra. such as the Thomas or
ganization may be attained. True, the
Thomas Orchestra is a magnificent in
stitution, and one of which any city in
the world might be proud to father, but
there are certain conditions governing
even the best, and if these were ad-
hered to. the suarantors would probably
be relieved of what seems an unneees-
5Gry expense.
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pursuing his studies, with highly bene-
fetal results But after this, the forty
eight hour man came to the conclusion
that he fwas only an amateur after all,
nor has he ever tried II again.
Another man Of mature years. resi-
dent OF Chicago, underwent the fasting
cure almost to the point OF mental
frenzy and bodily agony. His condition
seemed serious. but those who know him
aver that he speedily recovered his men
tai powers. and a degree Of physical
health he had not known in years.
The human machine is a queer piece
of mechanism. and it will probably be
some time to come before accredited
science dscntangles the truth from the
multitude OF theories as to the proper
fuel for that machine in kind and guam
tity. The ultra al,5temious eaters point
with confidence TO the example of the
Romans. who during 4 long period of
their history really did limit themselves
to what was practically one meal day.
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TWEMTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Royal Arcanum to Celebrate Founda-
tion of Order.

Arrangements are being made by the
Grand Council of the Royal Area nun
for the celebration OF the twenty fifth
anniversary of the foundation of the or
der on June %. The arrangements are
in charge of the committee OF the Grand
Council on the state of the order. aug
mented by three members appointed
from each of the subordinate councils
in the city.
The grounds at Chevy Chase Lake
have been secured for the entire day,
and II is the purpose Of the committee
to make it one that will attract all of
the members of the order and their
friends and relatives. Sports of all
kinds, with tub races. bicycle races. run
ming races, tennis contests, ball games.
and all amusements that are healthtul
and entertaining. will occupy the day.
while in the evening the gathering will
be addressed by number OF prominent
speakers.
The anniversary will be celebrated
in every State in the country. the day
having been set apart by the Supreme
Council as Arcanum day.
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Mr.. FLOYD GOING ABROAD.
English Artist Will Accompany Prince
Troubetskoy to London.

Mr. Henry Floyd, the English artist
who has spent the past two years in
Washington. sailed for Europe Wednes-
day on the Menominee. in company with
Prince Troubetskoy.
Mr.. Floyd commenced a portrait OF
Lord Pauncebote last winter. but was
compelled to stop work upon 1t because
of the illness OF his distinguished pa
tron.
The reassuring reports of the physi-
elan in attendance upon the late ambas-
sador led the artist to remain in tho
city later than usual in the hope of
being able to complete the portrait this
spring. Upon the death Of Lord Paunce-
fote he Immediately decided to accom-
pany Prince Troubetskoy. it being his
annual custom to spend the summer at
his home in Surrey.
The prince and his brother. Prince
Ivan Troubetskoy. the sculptor, havo
taken a studio jointly in one of the lead
ing Bond Street galleries, where they
will exhibit their work during the coro-
ration season.
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course OF a day. pound and half
Of rump steak "a cut that is not 10 be
had in this country. half broiled
chicken, a plate OF FISH, bottle OF port
wine, a tankard OF strong ale. and a
quarter of a pint OF brandy satisfied his
moderate wants. Dinner over, occupy
ing an hour and half, he returned
home from the chop house TO deliver his
! 6 O'Clock lecture on anatomy and chem
istTy.
When Dr. Tanner had entered upon
his memorable fast physicians expressed
the opinion that while he might con-
tinue to live at the expiration OF tine
forty days his health would be perma
nently injured He was also assured
that If he broke the fast with hearty
meal he would certainly die. But he
did eat heartily and his health did not
suffer from either fasting or feast 1t
was Or. Tanner who advocated an oc
casional fast of day or so for every
body who wished to keep in really good
condition. But II has only been within
the past two or three years that fast
ing has come to be almost popular. One
hygienic teacher in this city who has a
large following prcscribes abstainng
from food rs the means OF recovering
from most maladies, and he himself has
undergone long periods OF fasting. And
he is only one OF number who counsel
this treatment of the inner-man, and
whose advice is needed.
The following case, which goes to show
the efficacy of the fasting principle, may
be cited. A person who was accustomed
to eating three meals day took II
into his head while on a vacation at the
sea shore. to fast absolutely for forty
eight hours as cure for an attack of
neuralgia. He did not otherwise change
his habits, but walked. read. and wrote.
and even took his surf baths as usual.
The neuralgia did disappear. and so did
two pounds Of his weight; but while he
was sure that he could trace the loss of
flesh TO the fast, he never has been able
to make up his mind about the neu-
ralgia. as 1t was due TO go anyway. Still,
he rather plumed himself on what he re
garded as a more or less successful eX-
pertinent, especially when he afterward
read about a student at one of the West
ern colleges who tasted for week while
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co HUNGRY AND YOU WILL
BE HEALTHY AND HAPPY

TINE advocacy, and. indeed, the
practice OF fasting as means
/ for promoting health. appear to
be cn the increase. The raison
d'etre CT Tho practice appears to be that
tho stomach requires a rest at times
frcm the constant task OF digestion i'm
posed upon It. When Mark Twain wrote
a paper describing his experience with
the appetite cure" In Germany, and
urged upon his countrymen the desir-
ability Of missing a meal occasionally.
he seemed to appeal, and perhaps did
appeal, merely TO the public risbility,
as is his wont; but that his story OF
recovered appetite was essentially in
earnest appears 20 be the impression Of
a number c, people who are believers
in the principle be set forth IN so
whimsical a manner. To the minds Of
these persons, the festive Mark was not
sc much adorning a tale as he was orna-
meal was TO them such iriiling cir
cu.nstance. and at the same time, SO
plainly conducive TO rcviving the at
tcntions OF the dormant innor-mnn. that
to doubt the real import Of the story did
not for a moment occur 10 them.
By giving Il a rest. the faded appe-
tite can be brought back TO on immedi-
ate appreciation of its duty, and this
fact can be demonstrated. no: only with
out outlay CT expenditure Of money, but
with positive saving.
OF course. there are many degrees in
fasting. and the disciples of the prin-
ciple range from the two-meals- day
man, to the imitator of DR.. Tanners IA
nous exploit. There is. for instance. an
organization called the Without
Breakfast Club. Several years ago
hygienic crank in New York, an
nounced that in order TO be thoroughly
healthy the stomach should not have any
work TO do in the morning. He recon-
nendcd delaying the breakfast hour un-
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III noon. and. strange % say. he soon
had considerable following. Instead OF
dying out, the idea has spread, and to-
day there is a large number of persons
in New York, and some in this city. who
believe devoutly that working all morn
Ing on an empty stomach is the one road
TO physical wcll-bcing. Moreover.
they live up TO their belief. and there is
at least one health journal which stoutly
champions their cause.
The members of the Without
Breakfast Club are almost gluttonous
compared with the abstemious followers
OF the Western man who held that to eat
more than oac meal a day was Injurious.
This meal, he said. should be eaten in
the middle Of the d., and he wrote a
book about the way to do it, and the
advantages that would accrue from
faithfully following the rule. The meal
II seems. must be eaten in peculiar
manner and considerable attention be-
slowed on each mouthful. 1t was the
practice OF Gladstone TO chew every NOR
sci of food some thirtyodd times before
swallowing Il. but Mr.. Gladstone would
today be reckoned rather a hasty eater
by these slow-chewing Americans. who
even 90 so far as to r,asticate fluids. 1t
is said that 4 man who will devote him
self for an hour or so TO eating raw
onion in this way may afterward go forth
among his fellow beings with the assur-
ance that he viii not be Stunned. Even
whisky thus chewed makes the subse-
qucnt Glove or coffee grain wholly un-
necessary.
II will be recalled that the one meal
a-day practice was followed, H. indeed,
1t was not originated, by the famous
English physician. DR.. Fordyce. Dr.
Fordyce contendcd that as one meal
day was enough for a lion, it ought to
be sufficient for a man. Accordingly,
for more than twenty years, the doctor
used to eat only a dinner in the whole
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
IN WASHINGTON CLUBD0M.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held
its fifth annual meeting Monday evening;
last. at the residence of Mr.. c. Norman
Beaton, 92O North Carolina Avenue
southeast. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President.
Mrs. c. Norman Beaton; first vice prest-
dent. Mr.. C. T. Walporte; second vice
president. Mrs. E. 1. Muller; recording
secretary. Col. G. c. Ross; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. a. c. Boynton;
treasurer, Capt. j. L. Hart; chaplain.
Mrs. Marion C. Walporte; pianist. Mrs.
Ella c. Page.
Piano solos were rendered by Mrs.
Curtis Eisinger and Mrs. e. G.. Page; o
either solo by Mr.. Frederick Muller, and
bass solo by Col. George C. Ross. An
original poem by DR.. Edward Young was
read by Miss Wedding
Various features of amusement and
interest were furnished by the entertain
ment committee, Mrs. J. b. Fletcher,
chairman. and a social evening was
pleasantly spent. about fifty members of
the society being present despite the
stormy evening.
Refreshments We're served in the din
ing room by the refreshmcnt commit
tee, Mrs. +. |. Muller, chairman, as
sisted by Mrs. j. NJ. Jester and Mrs.
Stanley Robinson Miss Daisy Wedding
and Miss Laura Bryson presided over
the fruit punch bowl in the library. The
rooms were all beautifully decorated
with roses and other flowers and plants.
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generous hospitality for which he is

generous hospitality for which he is
known.
The wife of the first secretary, of
course. takes precedence. and shortly
after the arrival of the count and
countess last year the latter was called
upon to act as the embassy's chatelaine.
The only other woman at present con-
nected with the German Embassy Is
Frau Won Rebeur- -Paschwitz. who is an
extremely pretty and accomplished
woman.
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The reign of the juno bride is about to
begin. From now on the air Will be
fragrant with Grange blossoms and filled
with the moving har-nonies OF wedding
grin"
Apart from the weddings. the coming
week bids :a!r to be deadly dull. in 4
social sense. Very little OF interest Is
on the tapis. Many well-known peo-
pie have already sought the mountains
or the soashore. and many more are
deep in plans for the summer fittings.
Mrs. Roosevelt has arranged to depart
for Oyster Bay or June S. and the ladies
OF the Cabinet circle have either gene or
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are arranging plans for their summer
vacations.
Unless the accident OF Friday. by
which Miss Alice Hay was injured in a
runaway, proves so serious as to inter-
fere with family plans, the wife and
daughter of the Secretary of State will
leave shortly for their New Hampshire
home, on Lake Sunapee.
Mrs. Root and her children will spend
a portion Of the summer at a German
spa. for the benefit OF Mrs. Roots
health and that OF her son.
Mrs. Knox Will go to her home In
pittsburg.
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A new opera, entitled Maria Dulcis."
said to have scored decided success.
The work is the initial operatic effort
of a young and almost unknown COM
poser by the name of Alessandro Bus
tint. The libretto was supplied by Luigi
young model who leaves her Tivoli
home and goes to Rome. where a French
painter falls deeply in love with her.
The spirit Of jealousy is aroused In
the young lover, and when he casts his
sweetheart off she kills herself. The
opera is said TO be fresh and melodious
and has found a place among the sue
cesses of the season
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MRS. STONES HOSPITALITY.
Children's Party and State Dinner
Among Weeks Plans at Harrisburg.

Mrs. William a. Stone has returned to
the executive mansion, Harrisburg. af-
ter a short visit to Washington. She
VIII give a novel children's party early
this week. in honor OF her interesting
little daughter Isabel. The governor
and Mrs. Stone will also give I dinner
to the supreme court of Pennsylvania
during the week.
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COUNT QUADT'S RETURN.
Countess May Not Accompany German
Embassy Counselor This Time.

Count Quadt, the counselor of the
daffaires during the absence of Herr
Won Holleben this summer. IS shortly
expected to arrive from his trip to his
native land. 1t is not stated whether
the Countess Quadt Will return with
him.
The countess holds an enviable posi-
tion. since the ambassador is unmar-
ried and frequently throughout each Of
fetal season calls upon the wives of his
secretaries to aid him in dispensing the
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MISS MELZAR TO WE'D.
Will Reside in Massachusetts After Her
Marriage to Mr.. C. H. Corey.

Miss Florence Louise Me!zar, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest A. Melzar,
and Mr.. George Harris Corey, of Boston.
will be married Wednesday afternoon,
June II. at o'clock. After a wedding
tour the couple will be at home at 4
Copeland Terrace. Maiden, Mass.
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Will Marry Former Pupil.

Dr. Edward Farquhar, professor Of
ancient and church history in Column
bian University, Will go TO North Caro-
lima shortly. where he is to marry Miss
Mary Winifrcd Melam, of that State
Miss Melam was pupil of Prof. Far
quhar last year at the Corcoran sclen-
tific School.
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DEPARTURE OF Mr.. EVANS.
Family of Consul General to London
Will Sail With Him Wednesday.

The consul general to London. Hon.
II. Clay Evans, with Mrs. Evans and
their daughters, will sail for the form
er's post next Wednesday.
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Miss Smillie to Wed.

Mr. and Mrs. G. F. c. Smillie have is
sued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, May, to MIR. Frederick
Challie Handy, Wednesday. June is, at
s o'clock, at the Church Of the Cove
nant.
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Miss Nellie Moore Green, of Waco,
Tex. is visiting Miss Agnes McChesncy.
of 1908 Thirteenth Street. Miss Green
Will leave the city for her homo In the
Lone Star State during the latter part
of the week
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for weeks rest and recreation at
Clifton Springs, y. Y. They will be ac-
ccmparied by Dr. Emily b Ryder and
Mrs. Anna Love and daughter.
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her father company and as the Secre-
tary of Agriculture takes very little va
cation she expects to spend great deal
of the summer in town.
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The Swiss minister, Mr.. Pioda, will
spend the summer, as usual. with his
wife at their home in Switzerland. Mr..
Lardy. of the Legation. is expected back
this week from his European leave.
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Mr.. f. \. Bundle has returned from a
visit to his mother, Mrs. H. G. Bundle,
of Maryland
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The naval attache of the French err
bassy, lieutenant Commander &c Fara-
mond, will leave for Europe June 5,
for two months leave of absence. VI.
Hermi'e. an attache of the embassy,
will also go to Europe this summer on
leave.
The Argentine Minister and Sonora
Merou have taken cottage at Glou-
cester, on .le north coast of Massachu-
sets. and will leave for their supmer
home this week.
Madame Bonaparte has taken a cot
tage at Tuxedo. where she will pass the
summer.
Mrs. JULIA Catlin and Miss Catlin have
gone to their summer home at Morris
town. y. ].
Miss Edith Harlan Child has gone 10
Canada for the summer.
Miss Pauline Goth, of 1873 Rhode Is
land Avenue. has left for Europe via
Gibraltar. She will be gone three
months. and will travel in Italy, Switz-
crland, France, and England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Parker have
left for months trip TO Solomon's
Island. Nd. In August they Will sail for
Europe, to remain seven months Or
more.
Mrs. William Bird Jenkins has sold
her property near Cleveland Park and
will move into her Washington house,
on NJ Street, in the early summer.
Mrs. Hornsby and Mrs. Walter r.
Davis will sail for Europe June 4.
Gen. and Mrs. Moore have gone to New
York for few days. but will return to
their Sixteenth Street residence before
going away for the summer.
Mrs. Edward F. Rlggs, Mrs. Thyson.
Miss Margaret Heath. and Miss Clara
V. Thomas have gone to Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Geer have gone to
their summer home in Willlamstown.
Mass.
DR.. Calderon. the Peruvian minister,
ard family will spend the summer at
by the Sea.
Mr.. Thomas f. YcCGTdeli is making
a visit to Hagerstown. Nd.
Mrs. Martin Hoover. OF Snithhurg.
Nd. is the guest OF Mrs. r. W. Lowe,
of this city.
Dr. and Mrs. George II. La Fetra VIII
lesve the city on Wednesday, June 4,
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makers held their regular weekly meet
ing at the residence OF Miss Eva john
son. 1873 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
The meeting was presided over by Pres
ident L. p. Stewart.
After the minutes from the last meet
ing were read and reports from COM
mittees received. an election of officers
was held. which resulted as follows:
Charles T. Engle. president; John
VI. Poloni. vice president; Walter X.
Harr. secretary; Leonard 7. Stewart.
treasurer.
After the business had been finished.
the evening was pleasantly passed in
various amusements. NJ. r. E. Hamer-
dnger sang: Hiss Nellie C. Lee and Miss
Edna Burch played several selections
MIR. r. a. D!nsuorc entertained the
guests with comic stories and jokes.
after which refreshments we're served.
Besides the members present were
Miss Edna Burch. Miss Gertrude
Bradt, Miss Jessie Townsend. and Miss
Kate Melton: Mr.. William J. Krouse.
Mr.. r. E. Hamerdiuger. and Mr.. Il. A.
Dinsmore.
The Merrymakers enjoyed an out
ing at Forest Glen. Md. on May 80.
The next meeting will be at the home OF
Miss Ella Johnston. 9l3 U Street north
west, June 4.
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THE SUMMER EXODUS.
Where Well Known Washington Folk
Will Spend Heated Term.

Mrs. U. S. Grant has taken apartments
at the Garden Hotel. Atlantic City.
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Miss Flora Woodward. of Virginia, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lambert, OF
Capitol Hill