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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Panama hats are kept white by Calvinizing them occasionally-that is to say, by treating them to free doses of birthstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

President Roosevelt appeals to Re publican decency and justice, but he will find 1t lacking quality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Ihe new Brush minister to this country is so tactful or so rounded that he accumulates no enemies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

The enforced retirement of General Miles is again postponed. He is really a very tough proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Senator Hanna holds that pernicious activity by ofice-holders in his favor is beneficial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

A general strike in Manila is either the effect of the climate or American institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Lost, strayed or stolen-the Senate ship subsidy bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Gen. Christian Dewet Is going to the coronation, but he will not carry his war tactics along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

The Root-Miles controversy is catch ing it's second wind. It will soon break out in an unexpected spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Senator Depew poses as the friend of the people instead of the Wander. bilts, but his posing imposes on mo- body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

After graduation comes the facing of a cold world that makes no allow. ances in favor of a college-br man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

London is preparing to outdo the coronation when Kitchener comes sailing home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Manager Haller counts that day lost when a new player does not arrive and report for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

The June bridegroom Is rarely men, tioned, and yet he is an essential fac tor in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Colonel Lynch is to be tried for high treason, not to Ireland, but to Joe Chamberlain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

It Is Whitelaw Reid and not Dom Paul that will wear knee brooches at the cornoation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

The only hat that outranks Panamas are those red ones the Pope sends to cardinals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Colonel Lynch is endeavoring to as- certain on what terms he can surren- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Next to a June bride an October bride is the sweetest thing on earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Senator Quay shook the plum tree in his State, but no Elkin plums fell, They were all of the Pennypacker va. riety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

When the Boers become Britons the Filipinos will become Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

There Is one drawback in the first office in the land-the President is not expected to attend baseball games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

The House ping-ponged that cable bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

Give the babies pure milk and the rest of us boiled water.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
GOOD OLD TIMES.

People who talk of the good old times
should read these facts compiled By
Popular Mechanics" In the good old
times:
There was not public library in the
United States.
Almost all the furniture was imported
from England.
An old copper mine In Come cticut
was used as a prison.
There was only one hat factory, and
that made cooked hats.
Virginia contained a fifth OF the whole
population of the country.
A man who jecred at the preacher or
criticised Jhe cernon was fined.
Two stage coaches bore all the travel
retween New York ard Boston.
A day laborec considered himself vel!
paid with two shillings a day.
The whipping post and plllorv were
still standing ir New York and Boston.
Trousers were fastened with pegs or
laces.
The church collection ives taken In a
Rag at the end OF pole. with bell at
tached to arouse the sleepy contribu-
tors.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
CO-EDUCATION

The University of Chicago said
proceeding feelings of say step
in the right direction and others hold the opposite view.
One of the observers that while and the
formative years they should Re separated while pursuing their
Unfortunately this does define the period If by
this is the maageabe period
includes during which boys and girls
continually thrown together the practical world without
dire results 1t little that only during the years o study
is this proximity harmful Until they graduate high school
eighteen and educated of
and all business where employed ak
they with from the time they
presence upses the routine business
fairly certain that, if did, they would not be employed.
The only for the oeucaon of and
that the advantages both minimum of expense
1t social aud should be considered
But absolutely the only which the girls of university
that of Chicago the worth for their money the
for theirs by coeducaon extent 1t is impractical
Bile make coordinate classes all studies and there
disadvantage small classes with large Moreover
the of the students mind with those of his
purely intellectual plane perhaps the valuable
ton, plainly the girls this
be
university business way
contemplate the advent of their immediate vicinity without
excitement which will with happen
be doing No fear need be
attraction which have for Nature
in before colleges began
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
ORDER MUST PREVAIL.


the anthracite strike gradually approaching condition of general
disorder While illegal undoubtedly
element the strikers, the blame inevitably falls
whole labor This
must be dscouragng the orderly and intelligent strikers because
necessarily weakens their
Wherever sympathy lie in the great labor struggles of this
intelligent
violent methods whether be made the
Whoever suffers order be preserved and the full strength
of the Commonwealth naturally enlisted outbreaks that threaten
life and property
would be folly for the noncombatan wink those of v
ence which likely extend until they reach the stage of miniature
revolution Disorder unchecked likely involve the State and there
be a the o outbreak
be hoped that the time will when instead of force
will be brought into play before neutral tribunal to settle the
that between the and the employe, but until does
effort involved community be forward that
likely spread like great fire. uncomfortable pro-
portions.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
THE CUBAN REPUBLIC.

When President Roosevelt yesterday received the first minister from
the republic of Cuba ambition the islanders
The dream three decades realized The island
and independent The accredited representative of the nation has protest
ed that the desire nghbors Pearl Antilles
be knit closer the Republic which ndepend
The President has responded that the gratitude of the Cubans
pleasing to this naon that friendly
ties that bind one people to another.
The reception of the Cuban Minister however little than
fomay 1t her that Cuba be judged during the crucial
period that follow her freedom guidance
The stable elements of Hemisphere
be cautious accepting the proestatons of the Latin people South
America general particular examples
that ar moi to be overlooked
1t for untred people admnisae enlgt
ened in this when much demanded will
appreciate sonny situation months hence than
she does today when the exraton
still the influence the public
tereed the Cubans has been The
will show whether the sacrifice has been appreciated.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
THE THIRTEEN CLUB

The famous o
the
burned candles Mrs Ella Wheeler
declined saying be
which favored
dredso of years tho
thought
help
of dsarrangng their big
to
Mrs. Wioxs though
superstions who believe with all
frequently help
spilled the breakfast table by who de-
mishap
would idea that the of the universe
riagc, is however, obviously and
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Married Last Saturday.

Saturday Afternoon. at the residence
of DR.. N L. and Mrs. Willard, IA Grant
Place, Mr. Charles A. Van Zandt, Of
Cincinnati. but now connected with the
Southern Railway in this city, and Miss
Ella Moulton. of Washington. were mar
ried by the Rev. Mr.. Verbrycke. Of Cur
ley Chapel, Seventh Street and Florida
Avenue.
Mr. j. W. Thompson. also of Cincin-
natl, acted as best man. and Miss May
Brewer. OF this city, as bridesmaid. The
double parlors were beautifully dec
grated with palms. bride roses, and lilies
and scarlet ramblers, while on big
table lay an unusually large number OF
handsome and useful presents.
The bride was eXquisitely gowned in
white serge with silk trimmings to
match. and wore bride roses at waist
and throat. and a pretty white hat. Amid
perfect shower Of rice and good wishes
from the goodly number Of guests pres
ent. NJ. and Mrs. Van Zandt left for
Baltimore on the p. m. train on their
way 20 visit the brides parents on the
Eastern Shore. They will remain there
until Tuesday next, when they will re-
turn TO this city.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
TWO AT SEA.

Afloat on the sea of passion,
Without compass or chart.
But the glow of your eye shows the sun
is high,
By the seXtant of my heart.
know we are nearing the tropics
BY the languor that round us lies;
And the smile of your mouth says the
course is south,
And the port is Paradise.
We have left gray skies behind us,
We sail under skies of blue:
You are off with me on lovers sea,
And l am away with you.
We have not a single sorrow,
And / have but one fear
That my lips may miss one ardent kiss
From the mouth that is smiling near.
There is no land of winter.
There is no world of care.
There are bloom and mirth all over the
earth.
And love-love everywhere.
Our boat is the barge of pleasure,
And whatever port we sight,
The touch of your hand will make the
land
The Harbor of Pure Delight.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in the Smart Set
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
A Military Wedding.

A wedding that promises to be decid-
eGiy picturesque is that of Lieutenant
Cunningham. Of the Signal Corps.ss and
Miss Mamie Fealy. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennis F. Fealy. of 1918 Nine
teenth Street northwest. The ceremony,
which is to be military in character.
will take place at St. Matthew's Church
tomorrow evening at o'clock, Rev.
Father Lee officiating
The bride and groom are both well
known in this city socially. In army
circles Lieutenant Cunningham is we'll
thought of. He is one of the most pop
ular officers in the Signal Corps. and
during the late war with Spain brought
considerable distinction upon himself
He was highly commended by Generals
Lawton and Wheaton in their official re-
pe-ts for promotion, snd was one of the
two officers in the Signal Service recon-
mended to Congress for a brevet rank.
Lieutenant Cunningham has been or
dered to Manila for duty. and after a
short reception at the brides residence
the bride and groom leave for their fu-
ture home.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
The Law and the Nose.

Cyrano has just passed through an
ordeal more extraordinary than all his
previous adventures. The American
courts have forbidden him to show his
nose in the United States. says the
journal des Debats." This is not be-
cause the appendege is Objectionable in
itself. The Yankee mind is too pra cti-
cal to be led by simple Impressions.
Displicuit nasus is one of those rea-
sons which only Latin frivolity can take
as sufficient. The AngloSaxon races re-
quire more serious motives to come to
conclusion and serious things are al
ways pecuniary in a country where ev-
erything from the weather to the nose
can be turned into money.
Consequently Chicago district court
has rendered Judgment expelling from
the United States the ''Cyrano" of NJ.
Rostand, after hearing the complaint of
Mr. Gross, a writer whose fame has not
| yet reached us.
Mr.. Gross is the author of a play en-
titled The Merchant Prince OF Corn
VILE" the leading character in which
| is remarkable for the dimensions of his
nose. This drama having been written
before NJ. Rostand's, Mr.. Gross had no
hesitation about asserting that the
French writer had shamelessly plagi-
arized him, and the American judges,
more protectionist than their tariff, gave
judgment in his favor
theatrical men who might be disposed
to put upon the boards some parsonage
with a prominent nose. Ovid called
himself, Mason" because nature, which
had so generously fashioned him for
poetry, was quite as generous TO him in
the matter of the olfactory appendage
II an author should take it into his head
to make a hero of the eyiled poet, he
must take good care not to attempt to
bring out the play in America. His
Ovid would be considered a rascally
copy of The Merchant Prince of Corn
Vile" and 1t would be set down as
plagiarism.
Americans have sometimes sbeen re-
preached for not showing proper respect
for literary rights. but evidently they
have mended their ways. since they have
extended literary property TO the nose
They go even further, because. under the
decision in question. they may have some
difficult cases to deal with, and, if they
succeed in unraveling them. the judges
may not be, like Cyrano, celebrated for
the size of their noses. but will be cele-
brated for their scent.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Young-Giilen.


The marriage OF Miss Ada Baldwin
Gillen and DR.. Hubert Young was
solemnized last night at $ O'Clock at
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church. The edifce was filled with the
friends of the contracting parties, and
presented a pretty picture with its mass
OF palms and marguerites, and its sea
of summer toilettes.
The ushers who seated the guests were
Mr. Ellis Spear, jr.. M. John r. Eddy.
Mr.. Paul E. sleman, and Mr.. William
II. Snyder.
The bride entered the church with her
brother. Mr.. James Gillen, ir. Her
gown was a creamy creation OF white
landsdownc, with which she wore long
tulle veil She carried a cluster of
lr:de roses. Miss Giilen's only attend
ant was her cousin, Miss Gertrude H.
Oakley. of New York. who wore a toll
cite OF light blue mousseiine, and car
ried pink roses.
The bride was met at the chancel rail
By the groom and his best man, Mr..
Ford E. Young. and the impressive mar
riage service was read by the rector OF
the church, Rev NJ. Ross Fishburn.
DR.. and Mrs Young left on a late
train for Niagara Falls, where the
honeymoon will be spent. and after July
l they will be at home at 1880 Howard
Avenue, Mount Pleasant.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Mr. Henderson's Gift From Old Foes.


When Representative John Wesley
Gaines. cf the Hermitage district. wrote
TO his constituents how Speaker Hen
dcrson had aided him with his Dover
road bill-the measure to construct
military read from the village of Dover,
Stewart county, Tenn. to the National
Cemetery on the site of Fort Doneison-
he was simply frankly giving credit TO
was wounded on that famous ground as
soldier Of the Unicn. Speaker Hen
dcrson had memorable cause to regard
the spot as worthy OF historic marking
and preservation His wound in the
jaw laid him up from February until
nearly April. when he got on his feet
just in time to reioin, as an effective -
in the terrific fighting at Shiloh.
That wound of yours in the jaw, Mr..
Speaker" remarked Representative
Brownlow recently, may have taken
away part OF the instrument. but there
seems to have been no perceptible dim
mutton OF its ability
Two old Confederatcs. Judge J. E.
Rice and Mr.. G. W McElrcy. living near
Dover. when they heard CT the Speakers
interest in the read bill, having an ar
tistic knack in jack-knife culture, went
to work and carved an unique souvenir
from wood growing on the Donelson
battle site in the shape of the letter
d. and also a walking cane from the
banks of Lick Creek, across which the
Confederate cavalry general. Bedford
Forrest, made his way with his famous
troopers, when the rest Of the Southern
yielded to Grant. The walking cane
has come to the Speaker. and with 1t a
sentiment that Colonel Henderson might
take 1t as reminder that the Confed-
crates of Fort Donelson were las tough
as kncts and hard as hickory"
The Speaker lest a leg. after Donel
son, in gallant service for his country.
and the graceful gift of former foes
will serve to support and inspire him.
When Representative Gaines of Ten
HtSStt III 81 ~ tOuEItS tut III
bill he introduced was one providing
for the construction of the military road
referred to. Each Congress since then
he has introduced this bill, but it was
not until the present session that he
secured its passage. When the bill
passed the House Mr.. Gaines took it
over to the Senate and secured its pass
age there. and 1t went TO the White
House. President Roosevelt referred it
to the War Department, and there ii
was looked upon with an unfayorab BILE
eye; so much so that it was feared that
the Secretary OF War might recommend
that II be vetoed. Learning of this, Mr..
Gaines called upon Speaker Henderson
and explained the situation to him. The
Speaker addressed letter TO the Presi-
dent, in which he said that. aside from
believing it to be mertorious mea-
sure, he was heartily in favor OF it
personally. for he had left a portion of
his iawbone at Fort Donaldson, "and
the roads down there have been so bad
that l have never been able to visit it"
Before the unfavorable report frcm
the War Department reached the Prosi-
dent he had signed 1t.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
American Progressiveness.

American ProgresSiVeness.
II came to the United States at the
invitation of an insurance company who
have advertised for competitive de-
sfgns for a huge office building which
they intend to erect in Cape Town,
South Africa, to study the American in
stitutions and American progressive
nocs." said Mr.. William Black, an arch
itcct and civil engineer, of Cape Town,
South Africa, at the Arlington, last
evening THE building in question will
cost approximately 81 ,0Oo. .Oo0 when COM
pleted, ard will be one OF the largest
and handsomest structures. and one of
the architectural features of the South
African city, when completed.
While here l have tried to Gull as
much Information of value as possible,
! ard l certainly consider that in New
York city in particular, you can find
the brains of Europe, and it is possible
10 dissect the English. German, French,
and italian schools from the American,
| in both the cnsineering and architecture
of the American buildings.
Il have been immensely delighted with
the courtesy CT the American people.
and have been enabled to study works
portraying great scientific knowledge,
which people on the Continent always
jealously guard. So much for their being
American institutions.
"On the rapid transit railways l was
given entree TO every work of interest
desired TO inspect. | found no diff
Guilty in inspecting the workings OF high
office buildings and caisson foundations.
The latter ventures are peculiar to the
American people. and portray very great
originality, which the older countries
might well adopt.
Il was surprised, however. to find in
an American city like New York city
that they still used the Mont Pelee en-
lgines as locomotive power for their over
head rapid transit trains. instead of
substituting electricity. The Mont Pc
lee engines are not only an annoyance
to the people OF so large a city. but de-
tract largely from its appearance. as the
smoke blacken5 everything.
''As to the termination of the war in
South Africa. it will mean the progress
CT South African industries. and better
protection to capital than hitherto eX-
isted. Already there has been an enor-
nous rise in the value Of property. ane
dozens of American ard European firms
contemplate opening up for business in
the new colonies.
ut is an undoubted fact that South
Africa offers a more lucrative field for
investment than is to be found else
where. | seriously hope that hundreds
of Americans, who are now content with
maximum OF per cent interest on
their investments, and who find comDe-
tition too keen in America. will turn
their capital and energy toward the
Cape Colonies, for 1t is the brains and
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Cosmopolitan Shakespeare Club.

The Cosmopolitan Shakespeare Club
ended it's season with a social evening
at the home of Miss Malone, 10 Eighth
Street southeast, on Tuesday evening,
June ..
AS subject for roll call the benefits
derived from the plays studied during
the past season were discussed by the
members. The presentation of the
prizes was then made by the president,
each prize being a handsome sterling
silver belt buckle engraved with the
clubs monogram, Mrs Whitney receiv-
ing one for the study of Henry VIII"
Miss Jeffery for Macbeth" and Mrs.
Allison for ''The Two Gentlemen of
Verona"
A pleasant social time was INDUCED
in by the club and their guests. during
which refreshments were served by the
host ess. assisted By Mrs. Whitney. Later
music and dancing were enjoyed. after
which an adjournment was made. to
meet next at the hcme Of the president,
in the early fall.
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Omnibus Statehood Bill.

THE omnibus statehood bill, grant
ing TO the Territories of Arizona, New
Mexico, and Oklahoma. the sovereignty
Of statehood, and which has already been
passed by the lower house 6f Congress.
should not be sidetracked in committee
in the Senate" said Hon. Charles Sehu-
macher, mayor of Tucson, Ariz., at tho
New Willard, last evening.
The people of these Territories are
anxious for voice in the Government,
and are as much entitled to it as Cuba
was entitled to her independence at the
hands of the United States. 1t is la
mentable in the extreme that the rep
resentatives of the American people in
the upper house of Congress should seek
10 longer deny to the people of these
Territories the sovereignty of statehood,
when they have the wealth. popu-
lation, and natural resources 10 warrant
prompt and favorable action on the
statehood measure.
Territorial laws are not alone un-
certain but they are entirely unsatis-
factory to people who have made the
showing in the past decade that the
people of Arizona. New Mexico. and
Oklahoma have Besides, the uncer-
tainty Of Territorial laws is a barrier
dustries and the further settlement OF
the vast exDanses of country within the
conines Of the Territories. which would
relieve the overcrOwded cities in both
the West and the East.
The sovereignty OF statehood would
mean much to these Territories in the
next decade Each and all would not
only support a State government. but
the wealth. population, and industries
would increase to far greater extent
than that experienced by any of the
Territories admitted during the past
quarter Of centurv.
The admission cf these Territories
as States, and the adding OF three stars
to the flag. is the imperative duty of
our legislators in the United States
Senate. Delays are dangerous in the
long run, and this is delay which
cannot but be dangerous to the party
or legislators who are responsible for
il. for the tendency OF the majority
OF the members of the United States
Senate is toward the making of new
States"
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
Mr.. Cushman's Nerve Focd.

Some one asked Representative Crsh-
;aan the other day what sort of nerve
tood he took in order to give him the
temerity to make his famous "asbestus
ond hand grenade" speech attacking the
II les of the House.
Well" replied the lnnky Washing
tonian. in the sane drawl in which his
remarks were delivered in the House,
''it was jus, this way. I'm mighty tir-
ed of fighting the Democrats out in my
State half the -imc in order to get elect
ed 20 Congress. and then spending the
ether half ilgrting the Committee on
Rules in order to get recognition. so
Just thought | would say something hot
enough to burr en- opening for my
self"
The Washington times., 1902-06-17
The Iris Club.

The Iris Club was entertained at the
home of Mrs. william Glenn, 16 Second
Street northeast, Friday evening, June
10.
At the close of the business the club
elected its new ofyicers-Mr. William
Glenn, president; Miss E. Richardson,
vice president: Mr.. William Cragg, sec
retary and treasurer.
It is the purpose of the members of
the club during the summer to visit
places of special interest.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn, Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson,
Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lind. Miss Ida Lind, Miss Grace Lind,
Mrs. Jaques, Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, Mr..
Gregory, DR.. Purdey, Mrs. Cragg, and
Mrs. Irwin.