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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

rude and beg the pardon OF a Deggar
when they refuse to give him aims.
They always put the locks upon the
wrong door and wrong side up. When
they build house. it seems as if they
studied the most difficult mode of con-
struction. They erect solid walls first
and then chisel out places for the tim
bers to rest upon. There are no stoves
or chimneys, and charcoal is the only
fuel. Gas is produced at $3.50 per
thousand feet from American coal,
which costs $50 a ton. There is no glass
in the windows but Il grating of iron
bars keeps out intruderS. and heavy
wooden shutters keep out the air and
light. Such blinds as are common in
North America would be the most adj
mirable protection in this country, but
no one has ever introduced them, and
the people will continue to sweIter be
hind solid shutters until the end of
time.
The rooms of houses are not plastered
but the joists are all exposed. The
floors are of tile, and gaudy paper is
pasted upon the walls of cement and
stone In the court of every house are
the most beautiful flowers Tuberoses
grow in great trees, and the Oleander is
as common as the lilac i'll New Eng
land. The parks look like the botan-
zeal gardens of the north and in the
evening are always thronged with gen.
tiemen and ladies until n late hour.
The police regulations are very strict.
The other day Il child was kidnapped in
Caracas by a man in a hack. Every
coach driver in the city was thrown in
to prison, and not a wheel was turned
until the child was recovered. Drunken
men are never seen in the streets To
become intoxicated is to invite yourself
to work ten or twenty days in the chain
gang, and to see the way in which priS-
oners are treated is an inducement to
be democratic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
AND HER TROUBLES

w IKE most South American re-
"a publics, Venezuela is usually in
III n the throes of something. If
she doesn't have Il revolution
on hand at home, she is having trou-
BILE with war lord or is twisting n
lions tail. Just ut present she has
the doubtful enjoyment of all three.
Owing to expensive revolutions,
chronic condition of poverty and
somewhat reckless and impulsive pres
ident the country is unable and I'M
willing TO pay the claims various pow
ers of Europe have presented for dam
ages to the property of their citizens.
The result is that these powers, weary
of waiting, are endeavoring by force
of arms to collect the amounts due or
to punish Venezuela for her neglect to
settle.
In this crisis Venezuela is somewhat
complacent because she is pretty well
Informed concerning the Monroe doc
trine and is confident that if England,
Germany and the other powers go far
enough in their aggressions they will
find themselves face to face with the
United States government. President
Castro has not forgotten the strenuous
days of 1895 when England refused to
arbitrate the boundary dispute with his
country and President Clevelands bel
Hcose message caused Great Britain to
reverse her position and arbitrate.
Venezuela is one of the most remark
able and interesting countries in the
world. Owing to her latitude and the
height of her mountains she has a eli
mate that ranges through all the de-
grees of temperature from torrid to
arctic. The population is about 2,500,-
600 and consists in the main of Caribs,
or native Indians; negroes and mixed
races. OF the total population but 1
per cent is white, and that is mostly
grouped in three cities, the principal
one of which is Caracas, the capital.
Many of the Caribs are lake jewellers
and inhabit houses elevated on piles
above the surface of the lakes.
If it is true that every boy in the
United States aspires to be president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
CUP RACES A LA CHINESE.
En%EiShman Explains International
Yachting Contest to n Celestial.

EnSliShman Explains International
Yachting Contest to Il Celestial.
A Chinese gentleman, according to
the London Taller, wrote to the editor
OF an English newspaper in Tientsin
saying that sometimes he was at loss
to understand the meaning of the mes
sages which were received from Reu-
ter and said he wanted to know, among
other things, what is Shamrock III.
The editor informed him as follows:
The Americas cup is piece OF elon-
gated silver, much coveted by English
and American people. who sail boats
for it. 1t is worth a hundred taels Ia
tael is worth 2s. Sd. !, and a boat to
compete for it costs about 100000
taels. The man who has the fastest
boat keeps it till some other man
builds a faster boat An American
holds it at present and believes it is
his for keeps because the English peo-
pie have forgotten how TO build boats.
Sir Thomas Upton thinks he can build
n better sampan than any that can be
built in America and has tried twice
already to beat the American sam
pans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
President Castro
And His People

any, Spanish blood in his veins. lie is
said to be almost a full blood Indian,
and it is alleged that he is proud of
his origin. In many ways he is an
interesting and remarkable man, the
most remarkable in Venezuela.
He has much energy, a boundless
ambition and an unbounded belief in
his country's future. His grand scheme
is to merge Venezuela, Colombia and
Ecuador in one big federation, with
himself as it's dictator. Naturally he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
The Monroe Doctrine
and Venezuela

pies of the British government.
When Mr.. Rush's dispatch was re-
ceived. John Quincy Adams protested!
vigorously against the acceptance of
Mr.. Canning's proposal, taking the
broad ground that if the United States
wished to do anything in the matterI
she should act alone. He insisted
and his opinion was shared by ThomasI
jefferson, though combated by John c.
CalhOun-that England's motive was al
purely selfish one, designed to involve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

W%OR a theory-for it is nothing
more than a theory, no matter
how far the United States
might be prepared to go in en-
forcing (which has so affected the
political history of the world the Mon
roe doctrine is surprisingly misunder-
stood. Indeed, very few persons ap-
pear to know of the conditions which
brought it into being through its enun-
citation by President Monroe in his
message to congress in 1923.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

u ESS than half dozen years ago
81 there appeared on the troubled
IL surface of things in Venezuela
a thin, dark bearded young
man with bright, restless black eyes
and a high forehead. He had come
from a little Venezuelan village some
where on the Colombian frontier, a lit
tie village Nesting at the foot of the
snow capped Andes. He was poor, OBJ
scure and without influence.
But the young man with the restless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

Continued on Page Twelve.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
WAYCR0SS SOCIETY.

Waycross, April 19.-The silver tea
given by the Guild of Grace Episcopal
Church at the Hotel Virdie Wednesday
evening, was a success financially and
socially. The parlors of the Virdie
were beautifully decorated for the oe-
casion with Chinese lanterns, and the
music was special feature of the
evening. The musical part of the pro-
gramme was rendered by Mrs. Twitty
Mr.. Aubrey, and Profa Manderville, or
chestra. There was recitation by
Miss Lottie Justice, and reading by
Rev. r. Allan Russell. A cake pre-
sentd by Mrs. Wood was auctioned
off. Mr.. w. D. Qninn being the pur-
chaser. He returned it to the ladies
and it was auctioned again. A con-
test was held for the prettiest dressed
waitress using silver in the makeup
spoon. was given to Miss Xuille, who
impersonated Night" The success of
the silver tea was due in large meas
ure to Mrs. George Leach. Miss SAL
lie Cannon of Albany and Mr.. w. NJ.
E'retwell of this city were married on
Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at the
residence of the brides sister, Mrs. T.
H. Warren, in Albany. They spent
Saturday night and Sunday at the
home of the grooms parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Fretwell of Waresboro, and
came to Waycross early this week,
taking rooms at Mrs. McQuaigs, No. 20
Jane street. Mr.. Fretwell is a yard
clerk in the Plant System. Miss Bes-
sic Lyons of this city will visit Mrs.
l.. z WEIGH at Albany during Chau-
tauqua. An enjoyable social event was
the entertainment given by the ladies'
of the May House to their friends.
The rooms were decorated profusely
with palms, ferns and cut flowers. The
dining hall was cleared and while
some INDUCED in dancing, others en-
gagged in games of various kind in the
parlor Small tables had been ar
ranged in the office where delicious
evening. Hrs. H. c. Houk, who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah
f. Williams, for several weeks, left on
Tuesday morning for her home at
Senoriaville Mrs. L. j. Cooper, after
a visit of six weeks with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Seasons, on Lee ave-
nue., has gone to her future home in
pies of Valdosta is guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. 6. Jen-
kins on Brunette street. Mrs. PEN
field will leave in short time for New
York, where she will spend the sum-
mer. She has been spending the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. James
Knox. Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Darling,
accompanied by Miss Bessie Wing of
Chicago, who is visiting at their sun
nv Side home, are making a ten days
trip through Florida. Mr. and Mrs. H.
Murphy have been spending a week at
St. Simon's Island. Mrs. S. T. Wright
has gone to Jacksonville for visit as
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Spratt. Miss
Florence Wooten of cambridge visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
F. Wooten, this week. Mrs. w. T.
Hughes of Blackshear visited at the
home of Mr.. G.. W. Folsom, on Butler
street, during last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Wade have gone to Jacksonville,
where Mr.. Wade has accepted a posi-
ton in the new clothing store of H. G.
Seaman Miss Carrie Perham of Way
cross will be the guest of Miss Rosa
Lee Belle of Albany during the Chau-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
socIETY's LATEST wHIM,

Is snuff-taking coming back into
fashion? 1t would seem so, If gossip
from across the water may be credited.
King Edward, says the Philadelphia
North American. startled the diners at
Marlborough House recently. Dinner
was drawing to an end. Dessert was
lust beginning. Suddenly a liveried
attendant appeared at the elbow of
the King, bearing on silver tray a
silver snuff box curiously and elab-
orately decorated. The box had once
been the property of the Prince Regent.
Dating, as it did, from the Georgian
period, when snuff was universally
fashionable. 1t was, of course, the most
correct snuff box that could be found d.
King Edward. by his majestic prero-
gative has, in any case, made it fash
ionable anew. On this suspicious oc-
casion he took the box daintily be-
tween the thumb and forefinger of his
left hand. raised the lid, tapped Il
gently with the first two fingers of his
right hand, extracted a generous pinch
of the powder and applied it to his
royal nose.
Next morning London learned of the
innovation. Instantly there was a
stampede to the jewelers. and tobac-
comists. Snuff boxes of all kinds and
descriptions from plain lacquered wood
to deliberately jeweled affairs costing
many sovereigns, were purchased by
those who ape the mode.
There is little doubt that if the
Anglomaniac spirit still holds, snuff
taking will come to be once more a
polite habit.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
SOCIETY,"

pink and white. The mantels are COW
cred with smilax and carnations. Be-
tween the two rooms is suspended a
bell of pink roses. Broad pink satin
ribbons are fastened to the chandeliers
and drawn to the tables, where they
are caught into soft bows. and vases
of pink carnations and roses will com
plete the beauty of the scene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon will leave to-
night over the Southern for Rich
mon, from where they will visit many
interesting points north, chiefly Mag
ara Falls, Buffalo and Washington.
They will be away about a fortnight,
and on their return will reside at 20
Liberty street, west. Miss Einstein's
travelling gown is a tailor skirt of navy
blue cloth and a stylish pongee waist,
over which she will wear black MORE
Elton coat Her hat is a handsome
cord of pale blue.
straw. and at the back are two black
wings.
Miss Eeinstein, who is a very charm
ing and lovely young woman. is a
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Einstein.
Mr.. Solomon is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Solomon. He is the owner
and proprietor of the Red Cross Laun-
dry, and is not only successful in the
business world, but man of many
genial social qualities.
The young couple have received a
great number of handsome wedding
gifts.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
SOCIETY AT GUYT0N.

Guyton. Ga. April 19.-The Epworth
League was entertained at the home of
Mrs. r. l.. Davant last evening. Mrs
Davant was assisted by her charming
granddaughter, Miss Annabell West
The house was beautifully decorated
with roses and pot plants. An enjoy
able program was nicely carried out.
Mr.. T. NJ. Arden and family have
moved to Guyton, and will make this
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Sauell have
rooms at the Guyton Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Morehouse are
occupying a cottage on Railroad
Avenue.
Miss Ruby Fox, of Athens is visiting
relatives.
Miss Wilma Elkins of Macon is the
guest of the Misses Ferguson.
Miss Rosa May Adams is stopping
with Miss Parsley.
Miss Willie Fox of Oaky. is visiting
her brother Mr. ]. c. Fox on Railroad
Avenue.
Miss Dora Rawls is stopping with
her grandfather Col. Morgan Rawls.
Mrs. Sullivan has been called to the
bed side of her father, Mr.. w. d.
Charlton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
COLONIAL DANES WEEK.
Most of the Convention Delegates
Have Returned Home.

Most of the Convention Delegates
Have Returned Home.
After most interesting session
and many delightful social features,
the annual convention of the Georgia
Society of Colonial Danes has closed
for 1902. The yearly meeting will be
held next April in Savannah. The Of
ficers of the society, as elected at the
convention, are:
President-Mrs. J. ]. Wilder.
First Vice President-Mrs. Louis G.
Young.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Joseph
R. Lamar.
Honorary Vice President-Mrs. I. Y.
Sage.
At the meeting of the board Of man
ayers yesterday morning the following
appointments were made:
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Louis NJ.
LeHardy.
Treasurer-Mrs. w. G. Morrell.
Registrar-Mrs. Charles G. Barney.
Historian-Mrs. George NJ. Brown of
Atlanta.
carbohydrates. Thomas S. Nor
gan.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mrs.
Walter G. Charlton on her efficient
service as treasurer during her term
of Office which expired this year. Mrs.
Edward Karow was urged to retain
the office of recording secretary which
she had so ably filled. but she refused
TO reconsider her determination.
A vote of thanks was then offered
to Mrs Karow, and also to Miss Lyss-
comb, whose term as historian had
expired.
The members of the board of man
ayers for the ensuing year are Mrs.
A. r. Lawton, Mrs. Frank B. Screven,
Mrs. A. ]. Warning, Mrs. Louis M. Lee
Hardy, Miss Maria Minis, Miss Marie
Nisbet. Mrs. George McWhorter OF
Augusta and Mrs. Reese Crawford OF
Columbus: Mrs. Thomas S. Morgan,
Mrs. P. w. Meldrim, Mrs. Thomas 5.
Wylly, Jr.. Mrs. George NJ. Brown of
Atlanta Mrs. Charles G.. Barney, Mrs.
Samuel Spencer of New York, Miss r..
H. Bulloch, Mrs. F. H. Orme of Atlanta,
Mrs. w. G.. Morrell, Mrs. Edward ka>
row, Mrs. w. G. Raoul of Atlanta, Mrs.
A. w. Calhoun of Atlanta, Mrs. VIII
liam Dixon, Mrs. s. w. Johnston OF
Elizabeth, N. j.. and Miss Maude Hey
ward.
Most of the visiting Danes left the
city yesterday. Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb
of Athens, and her daughter, Mrs. Ellis
of Atlanta who were guests of Mrs.
Walter G. Charlton, have gone to
Charleston for a visit to the Exposition
before returning home.
Mrs. Billups Phinizy, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Pleasant
Stovall, left last night for Athens.
Mrs George Winship of Atlanta, left
yesterday for a visit to Waycross.
Mrs. F. H. Orme and Mrs. l. Y. Sage,
who were guests of Mrs. Henry r.
jackson returned to Atlanta last night.
DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Calhoun have
gone to Charleston for visit to the
Exposition before returning to Atlanta.
Mrs. H. B. Alexander left yesterday
for her home in Augusta.
Mrs. George M. Brown of Atlanta
returned home last evening.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20

Mrs. d. Haas, Miss Corine Barfield,
Messrs. Max r. Marks, Alex Rotholz,
Louis Fendig, Max Marks, Julius Ex-
trowitch, Allie Elkan, j. Sampler, Wal
ter Nathan, Herbert Nicholson. Mr.
b. II. Berrie of this city and Miss Julia
Gray of st. Simon's were married at the
residence of the brides sister in this
city Wednesday night. A pleasant par
ty chaperoned by DIR. and Mrs. ]. A.
Butts enjoyed boat ride to Jekyl ISL
and Friday night. Those in the party
We're: Misses Mamie Waff, Nellie
Rawls, Ballard, Geisler, Emily Waff,
Josephine duBignon, Lucille Butts, Les
lie Butts, Gertrude Allen, Julia Wilder,
Mrs. Monroe Fleming. Messrs. Charles
Fleming, Bayard Butts, B. P. Coleman,
W. M. Meldrim, L. Whitfield. Qusie
Fleming, L. Whitfield, F. E. Twitty,
Eugene Whitfield, c. M. Peddicord, j.
T. Colson, Willard Reese, Howard
Waff,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

Washington, Ga, April 19.-Misses
Fannie julie and Emmie Ficklin gave
a luncheon yesterday which was a
most delightful occasion. Their lovely
home was a bower of blossoms: clus-
ters of lilies and handsome palms and
ferns were seen everywhere. The din
ing rooms was beautiful in its artistic
decorations. The table was study
in green and white. Those present were
Miss Lucy Evans of Atlanta, Miss An
thony, Miss Lucy Sims, Miss Almand,
Annie Vic Cozart, Miss julie Ficklin,
Miss Mollie Hill and Miss Emmie Flick
lin.
Miss Lucy Evans. daughter of Gen.
c.. A. Evans of Atlanta is the admired
guest of Miss Reba Irwin.
Mrs F. M. Green was the accom-
plished hostess last afternoon at a very
elegant luncheon. Her pretty home Is
among the loveliest in the city and
upon this occasion was beautiful in its
decorations of ferns, palms and many
dainty and beautifully served. Those
so delightfully."- entertained were Mrs.
e. Y. Hill, Mrs. James Turner, Mrs.
DIR. John Hill, Mrs. Frank Barnett,
Mrs. G. =. Lyndon, Mrs. Kenner, Mrs.
Sarah Sanders and Mrs. B. S. Irwin
and Miss Andrews.
Miss Reba Irwin has been appointed
sponsor by Wingfield Chapter of Con-
federate Veterans, to attend the re-
union at Dallas, Tex. Miss Irwin is
the eldest daughter of Capt. and Mrs.
c. E. Irwin, and is one of the most
brilliant and cultured young women
of Georgia.
Miss Allan Conner Barnett enter
tanned the Twentieth Century Club to-
day at an elegant luncheon.
Mrs Boyce Ficklin is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. r. Grier Martin, Of
Atlanta.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
John Temple Graves Lecture on
"The Twentieth Century Woman"

John Temple Graves Lecture on
"The Twentieth Century Woman"
The lecture that Hon. John Temple
Graves will deliver at the theater on
the evening of Wednesday, April 80
is one of the newest, and is said to be
one of the best of the graceful, elo-
quent and thoughtful productions Of
this son of the South. The theme OF
the lecture is 1.-The Twentieth Century
Woman
The purpose for which it is to be
given, and to which it's proceeds VIII
be devoted, should unite with the
charm and distinction of the speaker
to assure him an audience that VIII
fill the theater from pit to dome. rms
purpose is the enlargement of the free
libraries for the use of the pupils that
have already been established in each
of the white public schools of the city
These libraries were started in each
school by it's teachers, and have al
ready assumed respectable proportions
The fact that there is no free pup
lie library in the city and the consio-
GRAFTON that many of the pupils of the
schools have few or no opportunities
for cultivating a proper literary taste
at nome, have inspired the schooi au-
thoritses with the determination TO
supply these deficiencies.
The movement has the heartiest ap-
prevail of Supt. Otis Ashmore, VINO
indeed, inspired it. Mr.. Ashmore be-
lieyes the cultivation of taste for
reading is one of the functions of pup
lie school education, and that in
sense each public school should De
made the center of literary interest TOT
the section of the city in which II Is
located.
1t would seem that the teachers have
adopted a method of adding to their
available funds that is certain of sue
cess. Mr.. Graves has been pronounce
by the most competent judges in the
country one of the most eloquent men
the country has ever produced. HIS
lectures. phrasing, patriotic inspiration
and scholarly thought in diction SO
clear and chaste that it rivals the ora.
tions Of the old Greeks, have aroused
enthusiasm wherever they have been
delivered
The tickets have been placed in tine
hands of the teachers and pupils Oh
the schools. from whom they may pc
secured. The box Office at theater VII,
open on the morning of Monday, Aprh
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
FOR THE DAY NURSERY.

What promises to be a very pleasant
entertainment has been arranged for
Tuesday afternoon and evening by the
Kings Daughters Union. Messrs. OPP
penheimer, Sloat & Co. have very kind
ly offered part of their store for the
affair, and in the afternoon there will
be a sale of fancy articles, all sorts
of pretty and useful things having
been donated for the purpose. Re-
freshments will be served. The pro-
ceeds will be donated to the building
fund of the Day Nursery. In the even
ing the following programme will be
rendered:
Instrumental music, Mr.. Tiny Mo-
lima.
Vocal solo, Mr.. Banks.
Reading, Mrs. Barnum.
Vocal solo, Miss Decker.
Recitation Mr.. McIlveen.
Vocal solo, Miss Du Fore.
Mandolin duet, Miss Tarver and
Master Conner.
Vocal solo, Mrs. Moncrief.
Accompanist, Miss Entelman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-20
ROsENBERG-LAsKY.

The marriage of Miss Dora Lasky,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Lasky,
wick was solemnized Thursday even
ing at s o'clock at the Knights of
Pythias Hall. Rev. Abraham Horo-
WITT performed the ceremony. The
bride and groom stood beneath a can
opy of white roses and smilax. There
were no attendants, except the best
man. Mr.. Simon Lasky, brother of the
bride. Besides the Savannah guests,
Mr. Heller of Brunswick, and the
groom's sister, Mrs. HELEN, were pres
ent. The bride wore a lovely gown OF
white chiffon and her tulle veil was
fastened with spray of roses. She
carried a bouquet of roses and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rosenberg left yesterday
for their future home, in Brunswick.