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Evening star., 1902-05-02
USE OF MILITARY TITLES.
Indefinite Ideas in the Minds of Most
Men.

A military title is very indefinite idea
it may be priced by its possessor. The fact
that colonel, a major or a captain look
very much alike to senators was shown on
the first day of the debate on Senator Pat
terson's resolution concerning the imme-
diate bringing here of Major Cornelius Gar
dener from the Philippines in order that he
might testify before the committee on the
Philippines. During the debate of an hour
and a half on that day Major Gardener was
elevated to the rank of colonel or degraded
to that of captain indiscriminately. The
debate called in remarks from about a
dozen senators, and they We're about even
ly divided in their designations of the title
of Major Gardener. The SagaciouS official
reporters Of the Senate, however, brought
order out Of chaos, they so often do
criminately conferred on Major Gardener,
SO that he was major throughout the de
bate according to the Record. But military
titles are sources of trouble in other places
beside the Senate. Even at the War De-
partment they cause endless trouble. In
official circles any one below the rank of
captain is designated as Mr." and in order
to have the rank of officers above that
grade high enough ii is customary to add
one or two grades, to be sure of not max
ing mistake and giving offense. The high
rank enjoyed by many officers to the volun-
teer army has been retained by their
friends in addressing them. There are any
number of generals and "colonels'' in
common parlance whose rank in the regu-
lar army is two three grades below the
title given them.
Evening star., 1902-05-02
HIS MAIDEN SPEECH.
Senator Clark of Montana Made His
First Address in the Senate.

Great interest is attached the first speech
in the Senate of every member Of that dig
nified body. 'So-and-so is making his first
speech in the Senate is often passed about,
and gradually the floor and galleries receive
material additions to the number in attend
ance. Senator Clark of Montana the other
day delivered his maiden speech in the Sen
ate 1t was on the subject of opening the
lands of the Rosebud reservation in South
Dakota to settlement. Senator Clark had
gone through that country and knew the
land Well He was familiar with the home
stead laws and their manner Of operation
He favored allowing settlers to make home
steads there without buying the land. as
proposed by some others. He spoke rapidly
and fluently. and soon he had fully
explained his position on the bill sat down.
He spoke one who knew about the ques-
ton he was discussing from personal ex-
perieuce. All these are good qualities which
the Senate likes. Senators are always pop
ular as speakers when they can be depend
ed on to say something pertinent without a
waste of words
Evening star., 1902-05-02
KALORAMA AVENUE.
Proposed Extension Discussed by Mr
Robert J. Fisher

Mr.. Robert ]. Fisher has written to the
District Commissioners expressing his
views in regard to the proposed extension
of Kalorama avenue, through the Little
ttact from 10Th street 70 Columbia road.
Mr.. Fisher says he is informed that a
joint resolution has been introduced in Con-
gress striking out from the highway plans
the provision for this extension and has
been referred to the Commissioners for con-
sideration and report.
Il am one of the oldest residents upon
Kalorama avenue west of 18th street and
one of the largest property owners" says
Mr.. Fisher, and l believe that the extern
sion of Kalorama avenue through such
tract would be of great benefit not only to
the residents and property owners on the
street, but also to the public. | am salts
fled, and l think it can easily be shown, if
opportunity is given, that the great ma
jority of residents and property owners on
such street are in favor of the extension
A simple inspection of the ground is enough
to show to any one the benefit of such ex-
tension and the Inconvenience which is now
caused by being obliged to pass around the
end of the Little tract in reaching Kalo-
rama avenue east of the Columbia road
from Kalorama avenue west, and vice
versa"
The communication has been noted by
the Commissioners.
Evening star., 1902-05-02
UNIFORM WIDTH REQUIRED.
Col. Biddle's Comment on Request for
Permit to Pave.

w. c. Dodge and others have requested
permission of the District Commissioners to
pave with cement the unpaved strip of earth
six inches wide between the inner edge of
the sidewalk and the railing on parking line
in front of 100, 102 and 119 B street north
east and other houses on the same block
Col. John Biddle. the Engineer Commis-
sioner, has made a personal examination
of the locality, and says If the paving re-
quested were allowed to be done 1t would
result in a sidewalk twelve feet six inches
in width on a part of the square and only
twelve feet in width on the remainder, re-
sulting in Jog" which would detract
from the appearance of the street. He says
1t is the policy of the District not to lay
sidewalks except they are of uniform width
He says the six-inch strip of earth Just
outside the small iron fences inclosing the
parking, does not injure the appearance of
things.
IF all the residents on that block" says
Col. Biddle, "are willing to put in a 12k
foot walk 1 should raise no objection, al
though 1 think it preferable that a twelve
foot walk be maintained. Unless the addi-
tional width of walk is asked for by all
the residents on the block 1 recommend that
it be not allowed"
Evening star., 1902-05-02
DIED.

BARRON. On Thursday. May /. 1902, at 6:I5
Em,, at he her resIdenGe, el5 street southeast.
Funeral from her late residence, Monday. May 8,
at pm. Relatives and friends respectfully
invited TO attend. %
DREW. On Wednesday May !, 1902. at her resi-.
dGeRee; GPSt; 1918 4th street northwest MACDE II.
Funeral saturday, May B. at pm. Intermcnt
private.
FITZPATRICK. On Friday, May 2, 1902, at hi,
Of Mary and the late Bernard Fitzpatrick.
Notice of funeral hereafter. %
HowES On Thursday morning May /. 1902 at
his, his residence iAt4 S5th street northwest,
Funeral will take place from late residence at
2:so o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 3: Inter;
friends respectfully invited TO attend.
MARDERS On April 80. 1902, at 1920 O'Clock.
MARY MARDERS. the beloved wife Of the
Funeral from her daughters residence. Mrs
Foertsch: l2l0 413 street southwest at $50
. inic's Church, where requiem high mass will be
said for the repose of her soul. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. So
MATTHEWS. On Friday. May 2, 1902 at 4:46
Laura Matthews, at his residence, 3317 =
street northwest.
II love and could have kept him here his day
would not have been so soon spent.
FROM HIS MOTHER AND SISTER.
MAANEl1L On THURSDAY, May !, lD2, at 4
o'clock am. after long and painful Illness,
JAMES H., Sr., beloved husband Of Mary
Maxwell
Funeral Will take place from his late residence,
1921 9th street northwest, Sunday at 2 O'Clock
pm Relatives and friends respectfully in
vited to attend. So
MCCARTHY. On May ., 1902 at am. MAR
GARET B., youngest daughter OF Margaret and
the late Charles Mccarthy.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
McCRYsTAL. At Pittsburg, Pa, LEO NJ. Nc
CRYSTAL.
Remains to arrive at Pennsylvania station Saturs
day, May 8, 1902 at an; thence TO holy
Rood cemetery for interment, 10 am.
PEABODY. At Omaha Neb., on May I, 1902
JENNIE YATES. beloved wife Of Dr. James
III. Peabody, formerly Of Washington, ID. Q.
TITUS. On Friday, May 2, 1862. at her residence.
1883 Roanoke street northwest, LAURA J., be-
loved wife Of T. s. Titus, In the hfty-sixtb
year of her age.
Funeral at Leesburg Va. Sunday morning. May 40
In Memoriam.
BOUCHER. In loving but sad remembrance Of our
dear mother. ANNIE BOUCHER, who died
twelve years ago today. May 2, 1890.
Gone, but not forgotten.
May she rest in peace
By her dsughtsE MAGGIE b. wHAiI.
Evening star., 1902-05-02
Higginson's Squadron Off Hampton
Roads.

The Navy Department received a tele-
gram THIS morning from Rear Admiral Hig-
ginson announcing that the flagship Olym-
pia, the Kearsarge and the Massachusetts
of the North Atlantic squadron have ar
rived at the southern drill grounds off
Hampton Roads. The battle ship Alabama
of the squadron arrived at Hampton Roads
today
Evening star., 1902-05-02

crepe de chine, and she carried a bouquet
OF roses and lilies of the valley. Among the
guests Were Mr.. John Husband and Mr.. and
Mrs Hawkins of Mount Pleasant, Pa. Mr.,
and Mrs. Mulford of Pittshurg. Pa; Mrs.
Or. Goodwin of Denver, Col; Mrs. Susie
Farr, Mr.. R. c. Drum Hunt. Henry J.
Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs Ballou, Des Moines
Iowa; w. w. Macgill and family, Mr.. and
Mrs George c. Boteler and Mrs. Josie Bo-
teller of Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs. w. $.
Macgill, Mrs Bartholow and daughters w.
Scott and William Reed Macgin, Miss Alice
Yerkes, Charles d. Finley, G.. Edward
Schultze. After the ceremony a reception
was held from S to 10.
Evening star., 1902-05-02
MARRIED.

KIRBY-MILLER. On Wednesday evening April
80, 1902, by Rev. Edw. B Bagby WALLACE
W. KIRBY and CLARA g. MILLER.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

The Russian battle ship Retvizan, built
by the William Cramp & Sons Ship and
Engine Building Company, has sailed for
Russia.
Evening star., 1902-05-02
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
AMBASSADOR AND NINE. CAMBoN
RECEIVED YESTERDAY.
The French Ambassadress Welcomed
"A Boundary Castle Cotillion-
Personal Notes.

Mrs. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt
jr., left Washington at 10 o'clock this morn
ing for Oakland, Nd, where they will re-
main for a few days, returning to this city
on Monday. The trip is made for recrea-
ton for both Young Theodore has about
recovered from his attack of pneumonia,
but few days of change of scene in the
Allegheny mountains will do him good.
Mrs. Roosevelt will also be benefited in
health.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

The Saturday Evening Assembly will give
their last dance of the season May at the
National Rifles Armory
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Prof. and Mrs. Jose Sirvent have gone to
their summer home at Capitol View Park,
Montgomery county, Nd.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

The marriage of Georgia C. Thomson of
this city and James K. Husband of Mount
Pleasant, Pa, took place Wednesday even
ing at the residence of the bride. No. 1125
9th street northwest, the Rev w. Tayloe
Snyder of the Incarnation Church officiat-
Spg. The brides wedding gown was of gray
Evening star., 1902-05-02

The engagement is announced of Miss
Rosa Herman to Mr.. Milton r. Ney of Har-
risonburg, Va At home Sunday evening,
to 10, 324 Az street southwest.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Miss Nellie Nolan and Miss Francys
Nordstrom of 1915 o1st street. accompanied
by Mrs. Major Nolan. have gone to Annap-
oils as guests of Cadets Irwin and Goss at
the graduating ball.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Mrs. Roosevelt will give a lawn party
next week, when 1t is hoped a charming
fete like that planned for last Tuesday viii
be smiled upon by the weather.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Miss Edith Allen of San Francisco and
Mr. Edward C. Robinson were married yes
terday at st. PauPs Church, 23d street in
friends. Mrs. Walter Allen was matron of
honor and the Misses Ellen Thomas and
Eva Williams. bridesmaids. Mr.. John
Quinn was best man and Rev. Dr. Harding
officiated. The bride was daintily dressed
in white liberty silk and lace and wore a
tulle veil. Mrs. Allen wore white crepe
and pink rose hat, and the bridesmaids
wore white liberty over pale blue hats of
chiffon, with blue flowers, and carried lilies
of the valley. Before Mr.. and Mrs Robin
son left for their honeymoon trip thev
Joined the family party at the wedding
breakfast at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Hardy Allen. The newly married
couple will live at the Gladstone
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Former Secretary of the Navy Long and
Mrs. Long called at the White House last
night to say goodbye to the President and
Mrs Roosevelt, and left for their Massa-
chusetts home today.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Mrs. Chas. Eversfield. who has been Wis
iting Mrs. Elliott recently and Mrs. Semmes
at the Milton, has returned to her home in
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Mrs. Charles ]. Peckham. who has been
SO seriously i'll this winter, is convalescent,
and, together with her little daughter, has
gone south for the summer to recuperate
and regain her health and strength.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Mrs. F. A. Branagan. wife of the treas
urer of the Philippine commission, is at the
Bancroft, 18th and H streets, with her son
Jack.
Evening star., 1902-05-02

Ex-Secretary John ID. Long and Mr.:
Long left Washington this morning at i
o'clock for their old home at bingham
Mass. Secretary Moody and a number O
ether friends were at the railroad static
to see them off and wish them God-speed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

history and archaeology, being
as It's name implies, life-lik
portrayal of Babylon the great in
the days of Belshazzar and Daniel,
both Of whom figure in the story
The authoress calls her book "a
Phantasy'', and with singular
Justice. Her heroine, Istar, half
divine, is a sort OF glorihed She
"a fact which. of itself, will
make the book interesting to those
who remember Rider Haggard's
clever story. But Istar of Baby
lon is far more than an enter
tanning novel. 1t is said to be as
true a picture as can be drawn of
the life of the place and time
which it describes. The writing
of the book, we are told, has o.
cupied seven years, all of which
time has been spent by the author
in ardent study of her subject, in
travel to the scenes she DEPICTS,
and in archaeological research in
the museums of England and
other countries-surely such In.
bOrs deserved to result in success,
and the authorizes has achieved it,
i success consists in awakening
interest and producing
,ne OF The best selling books of
he year. Love and the Soul Hun
ers and lstar OF Babylon are both
or sale by SteQer, Holmes & ca.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

The representatives of Wash
IDgton county over their own sig
nature publish in to-days issue an
address to the voter which should
be read and Needed by every one
in the county. The tampering
with the Constitution has proven
in some states dangerous expert
ment and should be let alone.
There is as they say but one
amendment to vote for and that
is TO make the session of the leg
islature every two, instead of four
years so that needed legislation
can be passed, but outside of this,
let it alone. The past ten years
Mississippi has lived and flourish
Ell under her constitution and
'biher States have patterned there
by il, so it is good enough for them
il is good enough for US, and we
hope the voter will register bis
Vote accordingly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

brutal common sense | listen to
ladies of blameIess virtue"
''Some people can be good only
while they are happy. Trouble
doesn't suit me. cant stand it.
Ny poor mother was the same
she could not bear pain. Il made
her quite devllish-poor, poor
dear-quite devilish.
There are books which MUST be
read. Books of which cultured
person cannot afford to he igno-
rant Books which are discussed
IN every company in which edu-
Gated people are gathered together.
To The category of books which
MUST be read belongs Jstar of
Babylon, by Margaret Horton
Potter. 1t is one of the most
famous books of the hour-it is a
temptation to say that it will be
one of the famous hooks of wears
to come; but correct prophecy
concerning new books appears
never to have been v0uchsafed to
critics. Istar of Babylon can
safely and truly be said to be one !
II the most remarkable produc-
ions of the year. 1t is not only a
very striking and absorbing story. |
]ut a valuable contribution to !
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01
BOOKS WORTH READING.

There are two classes of read.
ers. One is attracted by the vogue
or title of u book, and the other
invariably asks first "Who is the
author OF the two the latter
is, of course, the better instructed
and the more cultured. He knows
that the authors name is a pretty
sure Indication of the character
and quality of the wares he has
to dispose Of. A reader who
chooses his book by its authors
name has great advantage over
one who is caught by q sensational
title or even by the temporary
popularity Of story. A person
unlearned in this matter of the
choice Of authors will enter q
q booksellers shop In search of
something exciting sensational
thrilling. A volume bound ia
scarlet ''iumps at his eyes,, bear
ing the title married to q Mann
ac,' BY Mrs. Southworth of the
redundant initials, or IA Broken
Wedding king or "A Terrible
Atonement" In his ignorance he
buys one or all of them, passing
Dv certain Others, entitled 'sGrlf-
Eth Gaunt," aud Hard Cash.,
and "Put Yourself in His Place.;
and goes forth all unwilling that
the thrill of Mrs. Southworth and
Bertha Clay and Mary Holmes is
% the thrill OF Charles Reade as
water unto wine. The wise man,
lowever, smiles at the little arti-
ice of Bertha and Z. D. E. n. !
I their like. He has learned
his author first ify czd sueSo
vito a far degree of accuracy
or not a book viii he
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

worth reading by the name which
the fly leaf bears. Accordingly,
when John, Oliver Hobbies writes
book, the initiated say confident
ly and before reading it, at is
good; and in the case of Love and
the Soul Hunters this criticism is
sustained. 1t is good. no matter
whether the rea'ler's conception
of a ''good" book is an exciting.
or thrilling one, or one full of a
somewhat cynical study of human
nature and slightly scornful an
aIysis of human motives. With
al the story moves with certain
gay ''lilt' which gives it a great
charm. Its atmosphere. to use
a term which affectation has rend-
cred almost ridiculous, recalls the
freshness of Young April, The
Pride of Jennico, and The Prisoner
of Zenia. The reader lives in the
romantic half. modern, half -medi-
aeval air of one of those conven-
ientlY mysterious little duchies or
principallties which furnish all the
royalty and glamour whichsseems
to be necessary to a successful
story, and at the same time leave
an author unhampered by any dry
realities or necessity for sticking
to historical fact.
Between Urseville- Beylesteln
and London the story moves, with
a curious clashing of vicious con-
tinental cynicism and honest pure
hearted English life. But an athena
be the man who would deliberate
ly betray the plot of a good story. |
Love and the Soul Hunters is
lftea eplgr'unmatic
/. asaHnaasas,.s ss
Vide two examples
"When | want the rhetoric of
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

The Cotton Picker Machine 10
now at work near WiIczinski on
tho Ursqubart place. People
from near and far are going out
u see it and from the lips of all
the highest concentrations OF its
successful operation are expressed.
The machine is no doubt winner.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

Col. !. A. Newman last Thurs
@.y while irving to stop his beau
e horses from running
aNay, was jerkea ~
~ them, breaking his collar bone
We are glad to say he is dong
nicely. The affair is regretted by
ali
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

The Leyee Board met this week
ard transacted their usual bust
ness. The work on the leyees
everywhere is now being pushed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01
SATURDAY, nov. /, 1902.

Five cents per line for All obituaay or society
esDiutions.
One-fourth cent per word each insertion for
noticing entertainments, donations, suppers.
BociAIs-anything from which money IL reallz-
ID, BE- the prOceeds for private, church, public
Or ether benefit.
An charitable notices free.
A. usual, notice will he cheerfully given
when printing for the same IL done at this once
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For CoNGREss-Third District.
HUN. BENZ. G. HUMPHREYS.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-11-01

Vldo two. examples
"When | want the rhetoric of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-19
The Grinnell News.

| church and will return from that place
TO Grand Rapids direct.
The friends of the Uncle Sans Clut
will be pleased to know that about
$3.50 are already pledged for the new
club house. Subscriptions are still be-
ing taken and if several hundred dol
lars more can be secured Il much finer
club house can be erected than already
planned. The location Is still unde-
termined. An effort will be made to Sc
cure a lot north of the railroad but
failing III this the the building will be
located according to the advice of the
friends of the movement.
The sophomore class of the college is
planning an elaborate Washington s
birthday entertainment for the senior
class of the college to be given in the
Rand gymnasium next Saturday eve
ming.
b. f. Hostetter, Charles Porter. U.
Vanderveer, ]. T. Cessna, G. w. Fair
cloth, w. c. hastings and f. #. Ahrens
will represent Grinnell on the district
petit jury.
The Mission Circle was entertained
by Mrs. G. w Hobbs and Mrs. c. F..
Kicker this afternoon at Mrs. Rickers
home. The subject was Porto Rico and
Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-19

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. Feb. 19.-Prof. d. l.. Smiths
pupils OF the piano department of the
school of music will give their recital
tomorrow afternoon at 4:40 in the coll
lcge chapel. The program arranged is
d most interesting one. The program
Follows:
Mozart in r Major-Miss
Olds.
observation-disclosures aus
Wien-Miss Bracken.
Northumberland in C Sharp Minor.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thompson.
-Elektra-Miss Beyer.
Beethoven-Sonat in T. Major-Miss
Kelleubarger.
The rumor which has been af1oat for
several days to the effect that the
Chresiomathian and Ellis societies
have failed to secure the proper right
TO present .'Pudd'n Head Wilson" is en-
t.rely without foundation. The societies
pay the usual royalty and will present
their play March as originally an
nounced.
President-elect Bradley has decided
not to visit Grinnell until he comes
here May list. He Is in Usage now as
sisting In the dedication Of the Usage
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-19
California Tourist Cars,

Commencing Tuesday. Oct. Is, 1901
and on each Tuesday thereafter the
Iowa Central railway will run Pull
man tourist sleeping car thru from
Minneapolis to Los Angeles, Cal. via
Kansas City and the Santa Fee route
This is the best and quickest route be-
tween Minnesota and Iowa points to
southern California, only four days
en- route. Special low rate round trip
tourist tickets on sale. For time OF
trains, rates, illustrated booklets on
California, or any information, call on
Iowa Central ticket agents. or address
George S. Batty. G. p. & T. A.. Mar
shalltown, la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-19
Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, Feb. 19.-J. I. Johnson
has been appointed postmaster at Ex-
line. Appanoose county, in place of N
A. Wethron, resigned.
Postmasters commissioned: John
G. e. Carlson, Essex; Frank A. Large,
Rock Valley; Lucy b. Smith. Sioux
Rapids; Florence 3. Nixon, Talmadge
Rural free delivery service will be
established on April as follows
Clermont, Fayette county. two car
iiers; length of routes, 41% miles
population served. l,o40: carriers. Ar
thur d. Ferguson and Maurice w.
Callahan.
Norwalk, Warren county. one car
rier; length of route, 241a miles; pop
ulation served, $50; carrier Jerome
Kennedy.
IOWA PENSIONS.
Original-George III. Jacobs, Dixon,
IS; Patrick l.. Dewaney. Cascade, SO,
William Antrim. LaPorte City, Sc;
Nathaniel Norris. Atalissa, $40, Rich
ard X. Shepherd. Upton, ss6; Charles
w. Cook. Grlnnell, $12; Geo. A. Palmer
Knowlton, IS. Original widows-Mar-
garet Greer, DEBORAH, IS; Louisa
Brott, Boonesboro. IS.
IOWA PATENTS.
Chas L. Claypole, Sioux City, electric