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The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A Germans Idea of Shamrock.

The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House has
in his employ youth of very pronounced
German extraction who halls from the
city of Milwaukee, where the chief occu
patton of the people is to "Deutsch
sprecken'N and consume the sparkling
product for which that town is said to be
famous. The lads knowledge OF the tradi-
tions Of the patron saint of the Emerald
Isle is most meagre. il net entirely lack
ing, or at least it was up to yesterday.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Casson called the
boy to him and gave him directions to go
to the Botanic Gardens and procure a
large bunch OF shamrock for distribution
among the members who fatter their
Irish constituents by the wearing Of the
green" on St. Patrick's day. The young
Hans, always dutiful and obedient to the
a short time returned with an armful of
green which Mr. Casson, without giving il
particular notice, directed him to dis
tribute among such members on the floor
as might desire sprig. All were very
much pleased until the branch was handed
out to one member, who had the good
fortune to be born upon the "ould sod" As
quick as is an Irishman's wit he discover
ed that the bunch Of green was not sham
rock at all, but instead nothing but water
cress. There was great deal of laughter
at the expense of those whose knowledge
of the national flower extends no farther
than the fact that IT is green.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Bazbasic Display.

A New York Clergyman has been
explaining to his congregation
that the display of diamonds at
operas and balls in that city is
barbaric. 1t may be, but there is
no way to stop it, and there are
comparatively few people who
would not like to be barbarians in
that line if they could.
1t is curious, when one comes to
think of it, this love of adorning
ones self with precious stones.
So far as looks go, good rhine
stone is about as decorative as a
diamond: indeed. ladies' have been
known to wear full sets of paste
jewels to state functions. and
leave their real jewels TO repose in
the safety deposit vault, for fear
of thieves. As they were women
who really possessed more gems
than they could wear at one time,
and everybody was aware of the
fact, no one was aware of the de-
ception unless they chose to tell.
Moreover, jewels are not becom-
ing to all women alike. Most of
those who own fine jewels have
had to forswear some stone or
| other as not being their style
| There are even women who look
! their best without any such adorn-
ments. 1t is not purely matter
of increasing ones beauty by the
| addition of ropes of pearls, and
| tiaras of diamonds. and necklaces
of all the other kinds of precious
stones. That is not the secret of
the continued popularity of these
ornaments. They are beautiful.
] but no more beautiful than many
other things less costly.
The real reason undoubtedly is
that they are symbolic. They
mean wealth. and wealth means
power Otherwise the duchess ar
rayed for the coronation of King
: Edward would be no more impress
sive than the stage beauty in her
akillful imitation of the others
splendor. Like all symbols. they
have a beauty of their own. and
this beauty is made ten times
greater to the minds eye by the
action of the imagination. His
toric jewels are therefore more
precious than those set yesterday.
and the diamond is more in de
mand than the rhinestone.
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Half for Present. Half for Prizes.

As the State of Colorado, and none of
its towns. ever had for a namesake any
kind OF sea-going craft. it is but natural
that the people of Denver should be con-
siderably stirred over the approaching
launching of the cruiser Denver" said
Mr.. A. C. Johnson a keen witted and pop
ular young newspaper man OF the above
named city, at the Shoreham.
cur Colorado folks were somewhat
perpleXed.' he continued. "at first as TO
what to give the boat that was to bear the
name of our capital They are not
Of the clOse-fsted stripe and thought
that they would raise at least $4,000, but
just what shape the present should take
was source of worry. At this juucture
the situation was relieved by an excellent
proposition from Lieutenant McAlister. of
the Revenue Cutter Service
His plan is to spend half the total
subscription for silver service and 10
let the other $4,000 remain as an annuity
fund, the interest of which is TO be used
for buying prizes for the men in their
holiday athletic sports. You know that
Uncle Sans sailors, no mattcr in what
part OF the globe they may be, never fail
TO make hilarious time every Fourth OF
July. 1t is customary to give prizes 10
the victors in the sports that they get up
for the occasion This plan OF bestowiug
money where the subordinates can reap
some good as well as their superiors
seems excellent. and | think the Denver
people viii put it IN execution.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Demand for Penny Postage.

Petitions in favor OF one-cent letter
postage signed by half a million people
from fifteen States have been presented to
the House by Representative George W.
Smith. OF Illinois author of the penny
postage bill, which is new pending before
the House Committee on PostOlices and
PostroaGs The demand for one-cent
letter postage" said MIR. Smith. is grow
ing every day. Since the introduction Of
my bill I've filed with the committee pc
titions of citizens from nearly every State
in the Union. over a million people have
petitioned Congress to pass my bill. In
a few days the Committee on Postofices
and Postroads will take the measure up
for consideration, and it will be thor
oughly discussed
There is a pronounced sentiment in the
House in favor Of the Smith penny pos
tage bill. and the opinion prevails that
the matter will come before the House
as soon as the big appropriation bills
have been disposed of
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When the Cooper Bill Comes Up.

The House Committee on Insular At
fairs is fast whipping into shape the
Cooper bill providing territorial form
of government for the Philippines. The
Administration is much interested in this
measure. and it Will call forth some very
interesting speeches. Every member of
the committee is giving much study to
the subject. and it is more than likely
that the members of the committee will
give the House a new view of the situa-
tion as CLEANED from Governor Taft. who
appeared before the committee about ten
days. Representative Patterson of Ten
nessee, a member of the committee, will
take occasion, when the Cooper bill comes
before the House, TO say something on
the Philippines. Mr.. Patterson, who ranks
with the best lawyers in the House, Is
most entertaining talker. and he will
be sure to have the attention of the
House and galleries when the measure
comes up for consideration. The Speaker
recognized his ability by placing him on
the Insular Affairs Committee. as Mr.
Patterson is serving his first term. This
was one of the committees that gave
Speaker Henderson much trouble, as the
applications for assignment to the com
mittee were more numerous than any
other committee fn The House.
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MR.. SHEPHERDS ENCOURAGEMENT.

Alexander r.
Shepherd heartily Interested the of Washington
lifted the
upbuildng of
world" Mr. Shepherd "as
this century"
who have working for the establishment of the
his Mexican abode Mr. Shepherd has
watched the of the him. and he realizes the
unsurrenerng effort behind the scheme which
lean Capital the wonderful of cities.
Though O Washington making
municipality the whole Interested There
believe rising generation will accomplished
attained the Identification sufficient
obstacle that will be
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A PLAGUE SPOT NEAR THE DISTRICT.

The good of Prince
concerned They
their
long
bee aiow to exist.
thortie TO a
Drunkenness
either wlfuly
have their clear a
The
of the and the District gratifying Desperate
to
applied in
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
CHAT AND STORY HEARD IN HOTELS

are magnificent specimens of physical
womanhoOd. When our ship landed in
the bay, on arriving at the islands. crowds
of Samoans came aboard with wares to
sell. Many of the girls climbed TO the
deck by hauling themselves up rome.
hand over hand, in regular sailor fashion.
Then they would, on leaving. take a
header into the water, as though it was
the most natural way of leaving & ship.
Their eXpertness in diving was often
tested by throwing small silver coins into
the sea and watching them dive after
them. Not once in a hundred would thes
ever miss rcscuing the money from tho
waves -
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Senator Mason's Story.

Illinois a couple OF days ago the story
telling in the Senate resumed, and an
opening of a swinging door to the cloak
rooms told by the laughter that Mr.. Ma
son was springing a few new ones thar he
had discovered in Illinois.
"A friend of mine" said the genial SEN
ator. met a traveller from the East out
in Illinois. and after looking him over
carefully. in order to avoid embarrassing
mistakes, put the question:
q" DO you drink
That's my business bluntly replied
the stranger.
" I understand, but have you any other
occupation, was the quick reply, and they
parted in the hotel lobby
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Capitol Hill Literary Society.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
last evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Leitch. 221 Fifth Street south
east. the president. Mrs Beaton, presid-
ing
Mr.. Bergman, the well-known cartoon
list, gave talk upon Men of the Day. +"
illustrated by sketches and cartoons of
men prominent in public and official life.
He made witty and pointed hits upon
events of current interest, and told hu-
morous stories about the subjects of his
sketches. Mr.. Bergman was warmly
thanked by the society at the close of his
talk.
Prof H. c. Kirk. lately returned from
the Philippines, gave an interesting and
instructive address upon The Philip
pines" containing much new and valu-
able information concerning the islands
and their inhabitants gathered by himself
during his residence there.
Mr.. p. E. Won Nagle rendered several
selections on the autoharp. Miss Grace
Lawrence gave contralto solo, Sun
shine and Rain" Judge J. ID. Flenner re-
cited The Early Days" and That Little
Boy of Mine" Mr.. r. E. Won Nagle sang
a baritone solo. My Old New Hampshire
Home"
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Authority or Rivers and Harbors.

The secret of Chairman Burtons influ-
ence with the members of his committee
Rivers and Harbors-is easily explained.
The Representative from Ohio for many
years made a special study of the naviga-
Bile waterways of the country, to say moth
ing OF the harbors. and the result is he
is the best posted man in the House on
the needs of the rivers and harbors in The
United States. He is an encyclopedia OF
Information on this important subject and
thus he is able to answer any and all
questions put to him by members Mr..
Burton expects to weather the river and
harDor bill through the House by not
later than Thursday, and there is a
strong probability that the bill will pass
substantially as it was reported 10 the
House.
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Personal SNotes cAbom Washington People.

Senator Thomas G. Platt is spending a
short time at Palm Beach and Havana
s---
Mr.. Henry Watterson was guest at the
dinner given by the Good Fellowship Club
at Barton's.
Mrs Clopton. widow OF Judge Clopton
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Chambers.
Miss Olive Risley Seward is making a
brief visit to New York
Mrs. William II. Anderson of Balti-
more. is visiting Mrs. B. c, Coon, 1922 L
Street.
Mrs. W. H. Coulter. 40 Pennsylvania
Avenue southeast. has returned from a
two weeks visit to her sister. Mrs. Robert
Nesbit. of Franklin. Pa, and to her two
sons in Pittsburg,
Messrs. w. c. Mott and J. J. Appich.
weIl-known business men of Washington,
who have been making a pleasant So
journ in Florida and the West Indies
during the past siA weeks have returned
much improved in health.
Bishop Satterlee will build a brick
sanctuary on the grounds OF the Epis-
copal Cathedral, on the Tenleytown Road.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Woodman have
returned from Texas. after an absence
Of two years They will not, however. re
main here permanently. but after set
Ting up business affairs they Will return
West, TO reside at El Paso.
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Senator Pettus.

The clerk is-calling the roll OF the Sen
ate on vote.
Mr.. Pettus?"
No response from the front row OF seats
on the Democratic side.
Mr.. Pettus?"
There is slight agitation in seat as
the gentleman addressed faces the clerk.
Mr. Pettus?"
A twisting of the muscles OF the face,
an agitation OF the chin whiskers.
Aye"
Senator Pettus the learned Senator
from Alabama who has the respect OF the
entire Senate, has shifted his tobacco sc
that he can voice his sentiment and the
vote is cast.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
King Edwards Opportunity.

Peoria Herald-King Edward has decid-
ed not to visit ireland at the present
time If the King of England were to
leave his guards behind him and trust
himself TO his Irish subjects, making an
earnest effort to learn their needs with a
view OF relieving them, the chances are
that he would receive as enthusiastic
welcome in Ireland as Prince Henry re
ceiyed IN the United States.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
The Song Mystery.

If it touches the heart of Poet.
The gods and the ages will know it.
For over the waters and crags of time
The winds OF the world will blow it,
II ever the Bard shall bring il.
The hands of the Fates will wing it:
And 10. it will travel from world TO
world,
Till the kings of Orion sing it,
Edwin Markham in Century Magazine
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Too MANY Foul Balls.

New York Tribune-In a few weeks the
pitchers and catchers. the basolnen and
batters. will be busy on the diamonds.
But the clouds which are lowering over
the so-called national game are stll muF-
Ky. The warning factions are not yet oul
Of the courts, and spite AMI malice and
wrath have not given place to gentle
peace. There are TOO many foul halls.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
For the Newsboys' Home.

Another charitable entertainment which
is set for April is for the Newsboys'
Home and Children's Aid Society. 1t will
take place at the New Willard and viii
be under the patronage of many distin-
suished matrons. a number OF bellies viii
assist in the tea room. superintended by
Mrs. 4. j. Parsons and Mrs. Jonh Poor.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Mustaches and Health.

Several months ago Representative VIII
son of New York Joined the ranks of the
smooth faced members by shaving off his
very handsome mustache. When asked
why he did it. he replied: For hygienic
purposes" He. is now letting it grow
again. Representative, or, as he is
called, DR.. Wilson is an authority on
health. He has very large practice in
Brooklyn Yes said he, "a man should
shave his upper lip at least once a year,
and if he will do it he will at once note
an Improvement in his health"
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
The Perennial Candidate.

Butte Inter Mountain-ln calling David
Bennett Hin an artful dofger whose elo-
quence consists Of sound and platitudes,
Colonel Bryan displays a streak OF envy
unworthy of one who has long held the
championship in these arts OF the per
enniai Democratic candidate.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Mrs. Susan E. Adams, Master Andrew
Adams, and Miss Mollie Cheney are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Rosenbaum
at 1O1 Eleventh Street southeast, where
they will be at home to their friends Fri
days, IIarch u and IS.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
The Samoans as Swimmers.

II think the finest swimmers in the
world are the native Samoans," said Mr.
Jotham oBrien. of Bridgeport, Conn, at
the Fairfax.
1T is wonderful to watch the ease with
which they get through the water. The
young girls are as expert as the men. and
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Long Distance Boom.

Milwaukee Sentinel-Mayor Harrison Of
Chicago, has started his Presidential
boom from Honolulu. II is safe 10 say
that the poor thing viii burst before it
comes within thousand miles of the
Golden Gate.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A Reminiscence of John S. Wise.

Hon. John S. Wise. the noted lawyer,
orator, and wit. who attained fame in his
native Virginia, but found fatter fees
awaiting him in New York. is a guest at
the Raleigh.
Mr.. Wise some years ago ran against
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee for the governorship
of the Old Dominion, and OF course, was
badly beaten. Some time after the cleo
tion the former was making a speech be-
fore an audience in Caroline County. Dur
ing the course OF his remarks he was sew
eral times interrupted by negro who
was somewhat under the influence OF
liquor. Finally Mr.. Wise reprimanded
him somewhat sharply and bade him ceas
his unseemly interference.
Il AK your pardon. MIR. Wise" said tbs
colored citizen, but you Knows dat
voted for you"
Yes, | know that you gave me yom
vote, but it was counted for Fitz Lee" al
which shot even the Democratic part OF
the audience was forced to laugh
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

| Mrs f. o. Young of Lexington. KY, is
visiting the home of her brother law
| Commander Lucien Young.
Horace Brooks has returned from Porto
Rico where he has been for the past four
months engaged in business interests for
his finn.
Fred f. Mangum went to Baltimore Sat
urday to inspect the new launch which he
has purchased, and in which he expects to
cruise at intervals this spring and sum
mer in the nearby rivers.
Mrs NJ. NJ Bailey, of the Tenleytown
Road. has sold her home and will reside
in future with her brother. MIR. Augustus
Plowden. OF Pittsburg.
Mrs and the Misses Hanna. who are in
Thomasyiie, Ga, will not return to
Washington before April }.
John Walter Adams, of Brookland, d.
c., was confined to his home last week by
The grip. but resumed his business duties
yesterday
Mrs. Thomas B. Reed and Miss Reed
wife and daughter Of eX-Speaker Reed,
are at the Shoreham Hotel.
J. H. small, ir. is making a ten days
visit 10 Miami, and while there is guest
at the Royal Palm. He is accompanied
by his uncle. James Small, OF John Day
City. Oregon.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
War Over Sunday Golf.

There is a funny war now going on
down in Aiken. in my State" said Mr.
r. T. Goodwin, of South Carolina. at the
Riggs House.
Aiken has come to be famous winter
resort and some of the swellest of the
New York swell set come there regularly
10 sojourn in the winter season. Hon. W
c. Whitney is largely interested in
property there. and he was the cause Of
many NorthernerS coming.
These temporary citizens from The
North are given to athletic sport and CON
slider Sunday about the best day in the
week for golf playing.
1t is this habit that has reused the ire
of the ministers and ultra strait-laced
element in Aiken, and they are doing
their best to make trouble for the fashion
able folks who persist in pursuing their
pleasures on the Lords day. The majori-
ty of the people. particularly the mer
chants. who look at the matter from the
commercial standpoint, say that IL the
New Workers want to sport on Sunday it's
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
The Fencing Club Exhibition.

The members of the Fencing Club have
invited the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
to be present at the exhibition they are
to give at their new clubhouse next Sat
urday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

their business. and that those who criu-
else are meddiers. They don't want 10
drive the Northerners away, and lose the
big revenue they bring the town every
season. The chances are that Sunday golf
playing will continue to thrive in Aiken
in spite of the parsons and their sup
DOrtprS "
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A Noteworthy Achievement.

Baltimore Herald-The Journalists Club
Of Baltimore is In position to point with
pride to the fact that it was able to pull
oil minstrel entertainment without de-
scribing in basso Drofundo throat tones
the beauties OF THE Holy city"
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Defeat Amidst Victory.

Syracuse Evening Herald-In the midst
OF our glorious commercial invasion" Of
Europe it causes US something OF a pang
to learn that young Mr. Pillsbury has al
lowed Hungarian with a zig-zag name to
beat him at chess.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Lord and Lady Pauncefote Return.

The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote have returned to Washington
from Asheville, N. c.. where they have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Van
derbilt at Biltmore.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
AT Palm Beach for a Fortnight.

Mrs Anson Mills, Miss Mills, and Miss
fortnight's stay.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Miss Catlin in New Fork.

Mrs. Julius Catlin. who spent the great
er part of the winter here. has gone to
New York to visit her daughter. Mrs.
Trenor Park, before returning to Fair
holme,' her residence at Morristown,
n. J.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Mr.. and Mrs. Chatfield-Taylor en-

Mr.. and Mrs. Chatfield- Taylor entertain
ed the French Ambassador. VI. Cambon,
the Belgian Minister and Baroness Mon
cheur the secretary of the Austrian Lega-
tion and Madame Won Callenberg, the mil
itary attache of the British Embassy aad
Mrs Kitson, Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman,
Mrs. Slater and Mr.. Mitchell.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Dinners of the Evening.

Senator and Mrs. Hale. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chatfield-Taylor. Senator Hanna. and
Mr.. John r. Mclean were among those
who entertained at dinner last right.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Cardinal Gibbons to Oficiate

Cardinal Gibbons will solemnize the
marriage of Miss Katharine Bryant and
Mr.. James Armstrong Watson, which is
to take place on April 10.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
wyckoff -Talmage Nuptials, April g.

The wedding of Miss Maud Talmage
to Mr.. Clarence E. Wyckoff. of Ithaca,
N Y, is arranged for April 9.
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OF TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID:

EVENING EDITION, one year. 81; six
months, sI.5O: three months. 10 cents.
Evening and Sunday. one year. -; six
months. $3.50; three months. SID
Morning, Evening, and Sunday, one year.
SO, six months, s.; three months $500
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
A Luncheon to Her Guest.

yesterday in honor OF her guest, Mrs.
Thomas Emory
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES TO OUT OF I,

MORNING EDITION. one year. 50; six
months, $3.50; three months, SI.25. Morn
ing and Sunday, one year, s.; six months,
$3.50: three months, S1.s5- Sunday edi-
lion Only, one year. So; six months, 81;
three month, 90 cents.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Miss Helen Roosevelt Visiting Here.

Miss Helen Roosevelt. of New York, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. William S.
Cowles.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Any person who buy the Morning, Afternoon or Sunday
Edition The Washington, suburban
railroad trains will confer favor by notifying
the Publisher The Times Corner Tenth and StS Washington C.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Working Overtime.

San Antonio Express-General Kitchen
er's 4 regret department is again in
working order
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Count ouadt to Go Home on Leave.

Count Quadt. OF the German Embassy.
Will leave Washington on March q for
Germany. remaining away three months
on leave ofsabsence
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Probably the Lattcr.

Cincinnati Enquirer-Dr. Emil witte
either possesses great secret or 4 vivid
Imagination.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Luncheon to Miss sard and Mrs. Amory.

Miss Alice Ward entertained AZ
luncheon yesterday for Miss Gertrude
Sard and Mrs. Amory, OF Albany.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rosenbaum.

Mrs Bayard gave luncheon yesterday
for Miss Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Senator and Mrs. Dubois Celebrate Second Birthday of Their
Daughter Elizabeth With Birthday Party.

Luncheon Little Guests Who Were Aeward Joined by Children
From Peabody KndegartenFrenc Ambassador and Suite
Participate Ceremonies the Home of the Aged.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Mrs F. O. Young, of Lexington. Ky, is
visiting the home of her brother-in- law,
Commander Lucien Young.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Senator Thomas c. Platt is spending a
short time at Palm Beach and Havana.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

Mrs. Thomas b. Reed and Miss Reed
wife and daughter Of eA-Speaker Reed,
are at the Shoreham Hotel.