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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Tea for St. Matthew's Church.

A number of prominent ladies' of st.
Matthews Church were the hostesses at
tea and sale yesterday afternoon given
for the benefit of the church.
The bright weather brought large and
distinguished company to Rauscher's be-
tween and o'clock, among the patrons
being practically the entire contingent of
the Diplomatic Corps.
The hall was fragrant with quantities of
cut flowers and music was furnished by a
string band.
The wives and daughters of the nine
diplomats were especially interested and
did much toward making the affair a sue
cess.
The flower table was gracefully pre-
sided over by Madame Hengelmuller, wife
of the Austrian Minister, assisted by Sig
nora des Ranches, wife of the Italian
Ambassador. and Nine. de Margerie.
Signora Approx. wife of the Mexican
Ambassador. was in charge of the straw
berry booth, assisted by Mrs. Preston
Sands and Mrs. j. B. Mccartney. Mrs.
Sands. wife of Admiral Sands, with Mrs.
Hoban Sands and Miss Carroll, dispensed
ices.
Tea and chocolate were served by the
Misses Riggs, Mrs. James F. Barbour and
Mrs. Theodore Mosher.
Mrs. Rutherford presided over the
lemonade. and Mrs. Barron and Mrs. Hen
ley Smith were in charge of the cafe
frappe, aided by Miss Joyce. Miss Hen
riques. Miss Hill, Miss Dapray, and Miss
Canon.
Mrs. Janin and Mrs Barron disposed of
dainty candies. Mrs. Atwell and Mrs.
Story also contributed signally to the SUE
cess OF the afternoon.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
The Old-Fashioned Swing.

A sensible mother said one day in dis
cussing the methods she had followed in
| bringing up her children. that the old
fashioned swing would give growing boy
all the gymnastic exercise he needed she
might have added that it was equally good
for small. growing girls.
| This device one of the simplest and
least expensive known TO man, has almost
gone out of fashion for children. Any
body who was brought up in country
village, where the swing was as much a
part of the furniture of the yard as was
the front doorstep, knows what delight
| it was to children of all ages and sizes
To one who possesses these memories the
| modern apology for a swing, with Its
rallied round seat and ugly framework, IS
positively painful. Where is the chance
for exercise in that machine? What child
old enough to have a mind OF its OWE
wants to get into a cradle and be swung
back and forth by a nurse?
The old fashioned swing was a rope
hung in a long loop, with notched
board placed in the loop, and the child
could sit or stand according to age and
ability. Expert youngsters could swing
standing up" until the rope was nearly
horizontal the weight of the body holding
it taut, 50 that the danger oil accioehts
was practically nonresident. The tails
which children have had from swings
were. in nine cases out OF ten, the re
suit of scufiing or malicious pushing.
and not OF the amusement Itself. 1t is one
OF those amusements which look good
deal more dangerous than they are In
acquiring momentum every muscle is
brought into play. and the hands and arms
are strengthened gradually, without
strain. so that all the benefits OF athletic
training are secured, together with recre-
alton, and that is always good point to
make with Children.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
DOINGs IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
The German Ambassador Guest of Mr. and Mrs Westing-
house at Their Psbmg Home
Successful Tea the Benefit ST. Matthews Church
Large and Distinguished Company-A Maple Sugar Feast
Mrs. Perkins Luncheon--The Wellesley Club.
Guest of Mrs. Westinghouse.

Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse, who. with
their son and Miss Brocklebank, are now
at Solitude their Pittsburg home, will
have as their guest the German Ambas-
sador, who will arrive there today and re-
turn to Washington on Thursday night.
The Ambassador has for a long time
desired to view the Carnegie and Westing-
house works, and on Wednesday and
Thursday will visit those plants.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Westinghouse Will give reception in
honor of their distinguished guest. The
hour named is 10 O'Clock, in order not
to conflict with the opera. the late hour
allowing the guests TO attend the per-
Torrance before going to the reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westinghouse will also
entertain dinner companies on Tuesday.
Wednesday. and Thursday in honor of their
guest, and on Thursday they will give an
opera party.
Since opening their handsome home in
East End, Mrs. Westinghouse has enter
tanned almost every evening. with the ex-
ception of last Friday, when Mrs. Reed.
wife of Judge Reed. gave dance for
Miss Brocklebank, who has been the
house guest of Mrs. Westinghouse since
their arrival from England last winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Westinghouse expect to re-
turn to Washington on April 20.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Draws Line on Russia.

II was in Russia last MONTH" said Mr..
r. G. Milwood. OF San Francisco. at the
Riggs, "Gnd hope it will be many day
before travel again in the Cars domin-
ions.
Il have no complaint against the peo-
pie. The important men in that country
are very hospitable and courteous, and
show every attention to an american who
comes well recommended. What annoyed
me was the miserable system of police in
sIection. AS soon as you arrive in a
town your passport must be given up for
examination. and if found all right it is
Endorsed on the hack in their puzzling
chirograpLy that Looks a good bit like our
own and yet is totally different.
This process is repeated everywhere.
You are generally free rom personal both
er, for the landlord of your hotel will be
your middle man with the police, for
which YOU have to pay small fee. The
most important inspection Of all is when
you get to the frontier on going out or
the country. Here the Government OH
cial must certify that your conduct while
a soiourner in the land has been ezem-
plary. ! saw young Englishran that
overlooked this formality detained until
he ccmulied with the regulation He was
in n hurry to get home to be married. and
the volley of good Saxon cusswords that
he used didn't expedite his departure a
PARTICLE"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Senator Stewards Double.

Senator Stewart has found his double
in Washington. He is Mr.. David Aiken
,,bo resides on Maryland Avenue north
.,st and is a clerk in the Treasury De-
nartment The other day the Nevada
Senator was walking down pennsylvania
Avenue when he saw approaching MN
an old gentleman of rather stout Duiid
with long grey whiskers, and wearing
black SLOUGH hat and Prince Albert coat
So striking was the resemblance that
Senator Stewart for n moment thought
he was walking toward Il mirror, ana that
tho figure he saw was a reflection or
himself He stopped short. rubbed his
ewes and then wondered whether he was
himself or somebody else, and whether
the man he was looking at was not Sen
ator Stewart. The nearer the two men
approached each other the more the SEN
ator was puzzled. Finally the States
man advanced toward his double, and
nlacing his hand upon his shoulder said:
Pardon me, my friend. but are you
Senator Stewart of Nevada"
if | am. you must be David
Aiken. of the Treasury Department, ex-
claimed the double. looking up with sur
nrjse Il thought that was my name a
moment ago, but now don't know
whether / am myself or whether l am
looking at myself in a mirror,
Then the two men shook hands heart
ilv. and the Senator said laughingly. If
Mrs. Stewart should see US now, doubt
whether she would be able to distinguish
which of us is her husband"
Now when the two men meet they
ealuta cordially. and then turn aside each
for fear that he will run into himself.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
BETTER PAY FOR LETTER CARRIERS.

pending
would be glad passed that the
than
smaller the Importance Of their
deliver the mail from door
conditions,
their integrity
The highest the his
poyed at his He make his rounds n all kinds
and is allowed performance
should per
manently for work he from
suit of such illness, he should die his
These tn conditions which the letter The
rf d- TO- ord al cd -L E7 O. -AaJt
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term OF
his
The consideration intended be
TO
andth relief i O
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Gentleman Of Latin School.

Gen. Rafael Reyes, Minister from the
RepubIic OF Colombia to France, who
was seen in the lobby Of the Arlington
last evening. is a good type of the high
class gentleman of Latin America. He
WIS delegate to the Pom American Con-
gross. which was recently in session in
tn City OF Mexico.
Il have travelled over large part OF
Mexico" said General Reyes. "and re-
gard it as a country of wonderful posi-
bilities That it has a glorious future Is
certain. and men from the United States
are going to take a prominent part In
its development, particularly in mining
and the construction of railroads. Mexico
is magniicently governed. The laws are
liberal. and there is ample security to
life and property
so much has been said in praise OF
that great man, President Diaz. that any
word of eulogy from me seems unneces-
sary. but | cannot refrain from saying
that | regard him as one OF the foremost
statesmen of this age. In the Inst oil
men who have achieved noble things MS
tory will place his name well toward the
top"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Sioux Falls Divorce Colony.

The Sioux Falls divorce colony is grow
ing into quite massive proportions. II is
estimated that at the present time in The
neighborhood of three hundred females
and males, who have attachments to them
in the shape OF husbands and wives. are
either in the city sojourning or are paying
for room rent here while enjoying the
Injuries OF the far East. Some of the
Divorces are going on the theory that so
long as they pay room rent and claim
their residence as Sioux Falls, they are
exempt from living here during the seven
months necessary TO get the decree Of
separation from uncongeniaI spouses.
There are all grades, kinds. colors, and
degrees OF Divorces here; from the kind
that are compelled 10 work for living in
order 10 make both ends meet to the
aristocratic German count and prominent
citizens OF New York the latter generally
preferring 10 remain in New York to re-
siding here. Then there is prominent
1 coach for a famous football team who is
represented in Eastern papers as visiting
occasionally at Sioux Falls TO look after
some patients he has here
Among the male Divorces there are
5oiHc INT certainly need to be Gagged. 1t
would undoubtedly be a disagreeable ex-
periencc for them if they should be riding
| IN the country and meet some farmer lad
who was out hunting. The farmer lad
would be justified in thinking ne saw some
ne" species OF something and taking =
shot az IT. Then there are the female
Divorces. nearly all of whom are good
looking Some are quiet and demure sort
OF individuals, and have their brothers 90
with them, while there are others who are
trying 10 turn the heads of some Of the
, travelling men and gay members OF this
city. and are apparently succeeding in
pretty good shape.
The divorce colony as Il whole is n
pretty good thing for the merchants OF
this city. They are all money spendero
! and those who have the coin want the
| best going. They are naturally a restless
I lot, having nothing In particular with
, which TO interest themselves during their
sojourn here, and are naturally ready for
anything that will pass the time. which
accounts for some of them getting rcpu-
tations for being gay. Sioux Falls
Journal.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
THE RUMBLE OF THE REVOLUTION.

Belgium which
forcby preceding revolution The
and labor respectable
character than the of underlying
largely The the
Belgians
of the grinding that the
continually bread
precptaed
There of the
a
of
labor troubles, worngmn the different Occupations
especially during the
which he
annihiac the and
him by mob the other his return to BRUSSELS
example of France
No
Belgium? that
is of the
a the attentio one cangi
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
SHOULD THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
BE POSTPONED FOR ANOTHER YEAR,?
BY Major FRED BRACKETT,
Exsecretay United States Paris Exposition

But there other matters to be considered. 1t
is proposed to make this an international affair
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the distant isles of
the seas TO be called upon to contribute TO its
success There is where the interest of the nation
III the question of posponement comes in When St
Louis invites the foreign lands to take part it does
behalf of the whole nation. These foreign lands
must have time to prepare suitable exhibit they
will enter secondclass display. They are COM
peng with their strongest competitor when they
here, and they would rather stay out than to
come in with an inferior display
The question is that should be settled ut an
early day. ST. Louis should be heard, her report of
her condition of preparedness carefully weighed, and
then if it is thought better to postpone for year
let Congress so recommend to the ST. Louis manage
ment 1t goes without saying that years postpone
ment result in larger and better exhibit from
abroad. But would that increase and improvement
he worth the time lost?
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15

Primarily the question of postponing the ST. Louis
Exposition is for the people of St Louise to de-
eide themselves. But considered more generally how
ever and in the broad sense of being national af
fair. it is which the people as whole should
be heard
There is doubt that st. Louis has the money,
energy. and ambition that would enable it to hold
the exposition schedule time and make it nota-
bic The city lies in the center of the
most populoris region of this country. The great
valleys of the Upper Mississippi, the Missouri the
Ohio and the Lower Mississippi contribute natural
" to st. Louis. These great valleys are the most
productive parts of nation, have the most diver
sified industries and could of themselves, supply
exposition with marvellous display. Considered
from only the standpoint of national display or
even an exhibit of the growth and progress made by
the Americas, there is little to be for
delay.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES.
English Oil Expert.

oi GatSis'
One of England's most famous oil ex-
perts, Mr. d. A. Sutherland. is guest OF
the Shoreham. He has studied the Rus
sian oil fields, besides those of Roumania
and Gaiicia. and his reports thereon have
had the highest scientific Endorsement.
Il have been in the United States about
two months" he said last night, and
have come direct to Washington from
Beaumont, Tex. Previous TO this | made
a pretty careful examination OF the ROCKY
Mountain region and OF the Southern Cali-
fornia oil district. AS yet there has been
no ADEQUATE development of this industry,
and as a source of wealth and public con-
venience it is yet in its infancy.
AT Beaumont / expected, after making
allowance for exaggerations, to find very
rich district. What | did see impressed
me most favorably. Oil is there in vast
quantity. but the permanency of the supply
remains to be tested. Large reservoirs
for storing it are being constructed, which
is the proper thing to do for up TO date
the market is so restricted that little oil
has been taken from the wells. Many
thousands OF gallons have been wasted
and burned.
Sooner or later this oil must came into
general use for fuel, as it has in Russia.
In that country it is bought for manu-
featuring purposes. for use on the rail-
WAYS. and the government takes large
quantities for its navy.
cone great difficulty in Texas Is the
TRANSFORMATION question. Beaumont is
twenty miles from the sea ports, and the
harbors are not the best.
Another drawback is the formation OF
so many weak companies that have been
started purely for speculative purposes.
These concerns do harm, and when they
90 out of business altogether. the situa-
ton will be vastly improved. The sink
ing of so many wells in close proximity
TO each other is mistake that has been
frequently repeated at beaumont. This
is the secret of the multiplicity of the
gushers.
But even if these wells should cease
to flow at a date earlier than anticipated.
il does not follow that the oil supply
of Texas will become exhausted. Other
districts in the State Will be developed,
and the discovery OF new sources will go
on almost indefinitely
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Denver Progressive City.

In your list of prosperous and progress
sive cities do not omit Denver" said Mr.
W. e. BridgmaD, an enterprising citizen
Of the Colorado metropolis. at the Shore
ham. Last year more houses were built
in Denver than in any two years OF its
previous history. 1t is town of stone
and brick buildings. and but few frame
structures can be seen. At present our
people are deeply Interested in the newly
discovered oil field within sixteen miles Of
Denver. If this pans out according to
the Indications another big source OF
wealth will be added TO the long line al
ready possessed by Colorado Next to
Washington Denver is about the hanG
somest town in the Union. and any Den
yer man will tell you that our skies are
the bluest, our atmosphere the clearest,
and our scenery the most picturesque that
can be found anywhere on the globe."
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
STAGE PROPERTY IN LONDON.


England prejudice which
o /
Testament and picture dealing with the subjects
withdrawn
the painting ALSO this
thoroughly
of
taskis and
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Chicago Discovered.

Since the time when the Dutch took
Holland there has been no more sur
prising announcement than that made
by Mr.. Joe Mitchell Chapple in his
magazine that he has discovered Chi
cago." In her own opinion and possibly
in that of the rest of the country, Chi
cago was discovered some time ago.
The quaintness Of the situation is dis
tinctly enhanced by the fact that Mr..
Chapple's magazine is said to be thor
oughly up to date.
The reason for this announcement
seems to be that this enterprising ed
itor intends to get together a sort OF
hash party of Chicago writers and
celebrities in his publications. Con-
gresham or two, George AIDE. Henry
D. Muir, said to be the 1.-The newest
Chicago poet" and other people of
note in the Windy City. This. per-
haps, has led to his conviction that
he has discovered Chicago.
II Will bc tStil5 ~ hNNp VA
discovering now that we are in the
business, and find out what Chicago
thinks of being discovered. 1t will
undoubtedly be a sensation somewhat
new even to that city. for at the time
of the Worlds Fair, nearly ten years
ago, it was thought that all the world
and his wife and children came on a
voyage of discovery to Chicago. It
certainly did look at the time as il
all the living human beings on the
earth, at least in its civilized quar-
tiers, were turning their toes toward
Lake Michigan; and it was even as
serted by earnest Chicagoans that
some who had been so shortsighted
as to die before the fair began got out
of their graves and came. After that
the big city settled down in the calm
conviction that the world knew where
it was. And now Joe Mitchell Chappie
has discovered Chicago.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.

cept laborers may be excluded under the
present law. and he had alluded to de-
cision of the Supreme Court.
Senator Penrose suggested that the Fiji
ty-seventh Federal Reports contain a Diff
ferent decision.
Yes said Mr.. Foraker. but long sub
sequent TO the Fifty-seventh Federal Rs
ports the Supreme Court decided as
have said. That cid report is not modern
law
Then he told his story.
The Senator from Pennsylvania re-
minds me of the man who was going
around gathering up last years almanacs
and calendars.
- What can you do with those?' some
one asked him.
IS Why l intend to sell them in Phila-
delphia' ne said.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
May Be Baltimore's Mayor.

There have been rumors about the Cap
itol recently that Representative Wachter.
of the Third Maryland district. may re-
main at home this fall and not be a can
didate for reelection to Congress. 1t is
limited that it is his purpose to become
his party's nominee for mayor of Bald
more next spring.
Even if he should be returned to Con-
gress there is nothing to prevent him
from accepting the mayoralty nomination
when the time comes.
Mir. Wachter is native of the Monu-
mental city. ANA has served it efficiently
in several different positions. He is now
serving his second term in Congress. hay
ing brought Republican victory out Of d
district formerly Democratic by the force
.. his own popularity
Mr. Wachter has not declared himself a
candidate for mayor but his party is be
ginning to look about for good timber,
and Is giving the statesman from the
Third district serious consideration. ami
Mr. Wachtcr's friends look on APPROX
ihgly.
In the House Mr. Wachter is chairman
of the Committee on Enrolled Bills.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Maple Sugar Feast.

The hall of the Legion of Loyal Women
was the scene of a very enjoyable enter
tainment on Saturday evening. The friends
of the legion turned out in force to par
take of hot maple sugar. hot biscuits,
dried beef and pickles. A musical pro-
gram was rendered. The opening number
was an instrumental duet by DR.. and Mrs.
Clarence Wallace. Vocal numbers were
given bv Miss Mary Mackenzie Byrne and
Mrs. Florence Donohoe and violin solo
by Mr.. Clarence Haines. The accompa-
nists we're Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. DON
oboe.
A number of Grand Army men were
present, among whom were Sixth Auditor
Castle and ex-Commander Stone. who
made addresses CaDtain Lillibridge sang
The Star-Spangled BaDne-." and an I'M
promptu quartet of veterans sang mum
Der of old marching songs.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15

usual t--e,-grr ar.. .Ug tH.
-usae -fHrT,. arasG. 100 uIs'
e-- Ono ut La.a aH. r-iv a-
nothing TO rff. Jog b. .....s .e sake
aH. pH-l .H .H. LON ---.. i4,
experiences Of the others had become ex-
hausted. Then he reused himself reluct-
antly:
Il did once Kill a snake, he confessed
indiiferently i saw IL lying by the
side of the ROAD and / picked up a stick
and broke its back
We'll, there's nothing remarkable
about that" said the others, looking dis
appointed.
Nothing, whateyer." admitted the
man who had told the tale. except that
the stick | picked up happened to be a
cobra. London Chronicle.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
Orators From Michigan.

The people of my State consider that
they have some cause for congratulation
in having in their delegation at Washing
ton two forceful and eloquent orators.
said Mr.. A. ". Smith an influential citi-
zen of Adrian. Mich. at the Raleigh.
Il refer to Senator ]. c. Burrows and
Representative William Alden Smith. The
latter is no relative of mine, but as
member of the numerous Smith family l
feel quite proud of his talents and his
record in the House. | do not know that
he desires to come back to Congress, but
If he should. | feel pretty certain his con-
stituents will give him as many more
terms as he wants.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-15
The Lyric Quartet.

The Lyric Quartet, composed Of Mrs.
Charles B. Bayly, jr.. soprano: Miss Eliza
beth Wahly. soprano; Mrs. A. Leftwieh
Sinclair, contralto. and Mrs. d. Olin Leech.
contralto. all well-known singers of the
city, have engaged Prof Arthur ID. Mayo
as musical director. The ladies arc re-
hearsing daily. under Prof. Mayo's direc-
ton, in preparation for concert to be
gwen by the quartet on Wednesday. April
90 for the benefit of Wesley Chapel Meth
odist Episcopal Church. The quartet will
be assisted by Prof Jasper Dean McFaIi
and Mr.. Walsh