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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Personal Notes About
Washington People.

! Mr.. Rufus Putnam. sen Of the late Capt.
William Davis Putnam. is conyalescing
| from 4 severe attack OF typhoid fever.
Mr.. 7. Y. Powderly. Commissioner Gen
eral OF immigration has gone to Carbon
dale. Pa, to attend the funeral OF his
nephew, Mr.. Thomas Walker. who died on
Monday. MIR. Powderly expects to return
today.
Mr.. John p. Penney, Of Pittsburg, is at
the New willard.
DIR. Edward Evans. of Lacrosse. VI
and Dr. Robert Evans, OF Fort Dodge,
Iowa. have been spending several days
with friends in Washington. while on their
way 10 New York and Boston. where they
viii spend the remainder o. their annual
vacation.
Judge John Davis has taken the Lilac
Cottage at Bar Harbor for the coming
season.
Ny. and Mrs. }. ". Martin. OF Norfolk
Va. aEc visiting their brother, al go
Piclf0rd Place northeast
Mrs. Robert R. Haywood. OF East Or
ange. y. J.. with her two children, IS
visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs 81.
George II. Roby. Seventeenth Street,
Mount Pleasant.
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Married at Noon Yesterday.

The marriage of Miss Alice Verna
Beamer and Mr.. W. Hanson Tams took
place yesterday morning at the home of
the brides mother. Rev. F. J. Prettyman.
pastor of Mount Vernon Place Church. Of
ficiatinS The ceremony was witnessed by
only the immediate families. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tams left on the noon train for trip
South. during which they will visit the
Charleston Exposition. On their return
to Washington they will be at home to
their friends at 1907 Fifteenth Street after
May 20.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Poverty in India.


81 have lived in Calcutta for the past
fifteen years" said MIR. Robert Humphrey
of England, at the shoreham. we have
many people in Great Britain who are in
poor circumstances, but'a man has to see
how the ma SECS in India live to under
stand The meaning Of 'abiect poverty
From my observation do not hesitate
10 say that half OF the people who toll in
the fields over there do not know what
ii is to have their hunger fully satisfied
The masses 90 not live; they merely cks
out miserable existence. and from the
cradle to the grave there is an incessant
tattle with privalion aad want
AS rule they suhsist On one meal per
cay, and not inircqutntiy, even in ais
tr!cts that are not listed as famine
stricken. thus have this insufficient quota
Of food only On alternate days. When
enc considers that the average income OF
the native farmer IS, according to good
authority. S. a year. II is no surprise to
her how Impoverished is tie country.
In facl there Is scarcely ycar that
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Received by Mrs. Roosevelt.

Mrs. Roosevelt received hundred and
more Daughters OF the Revolution
in the Blue Parlor yesterday morn
ing. The callers gathered in the East
Room and strolled about, chatting. In
groups, and commenting on the paintings
that Of Mrs. Roosevelt. which stands on
an easel. attracting general attention.
Mrs. Roosevelt wore a simple but pref
ty gown OF dark blue, faced with revers
OF light blue silk. The bodice opened over
a vest OF soft white. and at the back Of
the neck was a chou OF white tulle.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Mr.. Cannoa's Street Car Story.

HAi' NaA4.Vi 1tActl I'll 0tuAl.
Uncle Joe" Cannon of Illinois says
he can appreciate. ia measure. how Sea-
ator Money felt a few days ago from an
experience he had during the last session
Of the Fifty-sixth Congress.
"Oae afternoon. after 4 long session OF
the House." he said. 4 seated myself in
one Of the rear seats Of On open ear and
proceeded to place one foot on the iron
brace Of the seat in front of me. hal
no sooner done this than an exceedingly
fresh conductor came up to me and in
language loud and commanding said;
Take yer feet OF OF thGJ seat.
Il was tired, perhaps "a little cross;
accordingly did not pay much attention.
aad he again beloved out. loud enough
to be heard a block away. Say old man,
take yer feet of Of that scat
II proceeded to lool, him over rather
carefully and. taking my feet down.
said. Rather than fuss with Il black"
guard. 1 will take ny fsct down
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Noting an Exception.

pl,tsburg Chronicle Telcgraph-The ar
rest and conviction OF American jacldes
ia Venice. because Of strong sympathy
for Spain by Italians. seems to uncover
orc country that really wasn't our friend
On the lafn VIZ.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

Meat Prices n New York.
"a lot Of the New York restaurants
have marked UP their prices On steaks.
chops. roasts, and all dishes that have
any association with the bovine family"
said Mr.. Il. p. Tompkins Of Gotham, at
the Shoreham.
They have taken advantage of tho rise
in meat products to increase their own
tariffs. and in doing so have, made the
raise cut Of an proportion to the advance
in the raw material. 1t the same time
there seems 10 be no falling off in the
patronage Of these places. The average
New yorker who lives at the hotels and
restaurants has pretty wen lined peck
etbook these days. ana % per cent in
crease or even mere does not concern
HIN greatly"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

medals four are today in the possession
OF great statesmen Of France. one is in
the National Museum at Paris. The one
given the great Marshal Ney was lost or
stolen more than forty years ago. IL is
believed that the genial Congressman
from Ohio IS today wearinG as watch
charm, Napoleon's last gift to Marshal
Ney
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Arrived From Abroad.

and Miss Helen Case. of Washington. were
passengers on the Dominion Line steamer
Merton. which arrived at Boston Sunday
from Liverpool and Queenstown.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
No Loreer a star Attraction.

St. Louis Giobe-Domocrat-Mr Bryan
was once an actor. but the results did not
indicate that ne would over net an aver
age Of slGC for enc day lecture stands
among the rural Democrats OF Missouri.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
champ clark,s Substitute.

Atlanta constitution-Champ Clark
was reromiratcd for Congress while
cyclone was csrccring over Missouri. IL
seems, then that when Champ cant be on
hand in person he has a substitute on
duty.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
As a Curtain Raiser.

Detroit DEMONSTRATING the opening
Of the campaign the Democrats might
practice UP by harmonizing the various
definitions OF Jelersonianigm.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
An Engagement Announced.

Mrs. Catherine Crutchet announces the
engagement Of her daughter. Irene s.
Crutchet. to Mr.. John A. Many. OF New
York city
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Tea 10 Madame Cambon.

Fashionable Washington will have the
pleasure of meeting Nine. Cambon. the
wife OF the French Ambassador. this after
noon at the tea to be given at the En-
bassy from to o'clock.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

MORNING EDITION, one year s.; six
mcnths, S2.50: three months. sI.25. Morn
ing and Sunday. one year. 81; six months,
sS.oo; three months. 81, 10. Sunday .di-
lion only, one year, 81; six months, 81;
three months, so cents.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Dinner at German Embassy.

The naval attache OF the German en-
bassy and Frau Won Rebeur Paschwitz
gave small dinner last night. when their
guests included Colonel and Mrs. Bling
ham and Baron and Baroness Fersen.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
The British Bugaboo.

Philadelphia Ledger-I-he British mind
is disposed TO see in J. j. Morgan
n reincarnation OF William the Conqueror.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

Any who buy the Morning. Afternoon, Sunday
Edition of The Times stand in Washington suburban
towns railroad tains elsewhere will confer favor by notifying
the Publisher of The Times Tenth and Ss Washington d. T.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
CHAT AND STORY HEARD IN HOTELS

masses over the heads OF these rnfor-
Inmates that they have any assurance of
escaping period Of famine. The grim
spectcr OF starvation is ever at their
doors"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

EVENING EDITION. one year. 81; six
months, sI.50; three months. 80 cents
Evening and sunday. one year. 50: six
months. S2.5O: three months, si-a5. Morn
ing, Evening. and Sunday. one year, $40;
Fix months, IS; .irce months. $3.50.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
A Charming Stag Dinner.

Senator Clark Of Montana was
prominent dinner hest of last night AT
the dinner for gentlemen friends given
at his residence on Massachusetts, Ave-
nue.. his guests were Senator Morgan.
Senator Foster of Washington, Senator
Tillman. Senator Clark of Wyoming. Sem
ator McCumber. Senator Pettus. Senator
Mallory, Senator Dryden, Senator Nc
Emery. Senator Quarles Senator billing
ham. Senator Jones Of Arkansas. Repre-
sentative Lacey. Representative Bankhead.
Representative Edwards. Representative
Mercer, Delegate Smith Of Ari-
zona the First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral. Mr.. wyune. Mr.. n. L. Frank of
Montana. and DR.. Z. NJ. Culver of New
York, son -in-law of the host.
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Cotillion at Boundary Castle.

The most important social happening Of
/ this evening will be the cotillion at Boun-
dairy Castle. which will begin at $3.50
/ o'clock.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Entertained at Dinner.

The Argentine minister and Sonora
Merou entertained at dinner last night.
when their guests were the Italian am
bassador and Signora des Planches. In
whose honor the hospitality was dis
pensed: the Belgian minister and Baro-
ness Moncheur Mrs. John p. Story.
Mrs. Julian James. Miss Alice Ward.
Count Montgelas. Mr.. Del viso. Senior
Azplroz and Mr.. Charles Richardson.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
DOINGS IN THE WORLD CT SOCIETY.
Smart Set Conspicuousy Represented at the Lawn Party for
St. Agnes Industrial Home

Grounds the Spanish Legation Reee With Pretty Girls and Beau
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Minister Entertains at Dinner
Sale of Fancy Articles for Ascension Church.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

Sailed for Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westinghouse sailed for
Europe yesterday for a short visit abroad.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
BIG POLICE GRIST.

Henry Barton, John Anderson
and u. J. McClelland, the three al
legged bunco men, asked time tC
enter a plea. The case will be
taken up tomorrow. Bond was set
at 5000 each.
John Purdy, who beat James Van
Horn with a billiard cue, had his
case postponed until tomorrow.
Frank Ferro, arrested charged
with carrying concealed weapons,
forfehs3 his bond
Frank Riley, who was recently
let out, of the county Jail, was to-
day given q fine of 500 for beg
ging, and the court recommended
the police put him to work.
Quite spirited argument took
place in court today between Hans
Johnson and Louis Peone, Swede
and Indian. Poone and Moses Phil
lip were arrested and charged with
being drunk and Johnson, the COM
planning witness, accused the In
dian of calling him names. Peone
goth the best of the argument, but
he and his friend got 81 and costs,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
Guests Flee In Night Dress-=-BradIey
Machinery Company Heavy Losers.

without waiting to ascertain the
cause of the smoke and sent in
the alarm.
The department responded very
promptly. They had a most tedious
task getting the hose into the
building as the dense smoke, prob
ably caused by the burning waste
and oil, made the work most diff
cult. Hose lines were then run up
the fire escape and water was turn
ed on from the top floor of the
building.
The losses sustained have not
been closely estimated. That. of
the Bradley Machinery company,
in drawings and machinery, will
be among the heaviest.
Besides the Bradley company the
Goodsell-Wilson Hardware and the
Studebaker companies have stores
on the first floor. Their losses will
be comparatively small.
The Studebaker company saved
all its valuable carriages and wag-
ons, which the crowd assisted in
running out as soon as it was seen
they were in danger.
Chief Myers, when asked his
opinion as to the cause of the fire,
said: ut is impossible to tell just
what was the cause, 1t is possible
it was combustion of the oil in the
Allis Chalmers store, which could
have become overheated from the
steam pipes. My idea is it was
caused by crossed electric wires"
Aside from Colonel w. M. Rid
path, owner Of the building, Mrs.
Eaton, who owned the handsome
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
COUNCIL TO HEAR
STOCKHOLM CASE.

The complaints against the
Stockholm saloon. sworn to by j.
S. Lichty and w. d. Nichols be-
fore II. d. Skinner, notary public,
came before the city council at a
special meeting last evening. In
the absence Of the city clerk. Miss
%, Nj. Gardiner performed the duties
of his Office.
Mr.. Pratt moved that the COM
plant be heard on Wednesday, De-
.cember II. 1902, in the council
chamber at 1880 p. m. and that a
copy of the complaint be served
upon Gust Pearson, notifying him
of the time and place of hearing.
The president was authorized to
issue subpenaes in order to secure
the necessary witnesses.
On the suggestion of Mr.. Bald
win the mayor, the chairman of the
board of police and the chief of
police will be requested to be pres
ent. The meeting then adjourned.
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Fire totally destroyed the Hotel
Ridpath and caused heavy losses
to th/ Bradley Machinery company
the Goodsell-Wilson Hardware com
pany and the Stuiebaker company,
all of which occupied the ground
floor Of the structure. The dam
age may foot up 100000. No lives
were lost.
The fire started at 1880 O'Clock
and burned fiercely for seven hours.
The prompt and heroic work of
Night Clerk Baker undoubtedly
proved the salvation of many of
the hundred or more guests, whom
he warned in time to make their
escape from the building, every
room OF which was occupied
Che flames, it IS thought. started
in the Office of the Bradley Ma
chinery company and quickly burn
ed through the floor. thence catch
ing in a quantity of oakum and
waste, from where they spread to
other intlammable matter.
The draft of the air shaft caused
the fire to rapidly gain Roadway
The walls around the shaft fur
nished the next food for the flames,
which rushed to the top of the
building with roar.
The night clerk and several
guests We're having chat and good
night smoke in the hotel Office
when smoke was discovered coming
up the elevator shaft. Baker inn
mcdiately jumped to the telephone
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SAVES HISTORIC HOUSE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Leading
members of patriotic and historical
societies of New York and other
persons interested in the preserva-
ton of historical relics made UP q
delegation that visited Mayor Low
at the city hall today and present
ed plans for the purchase by the
city of the historic Frances tav-
ern, at Pearl and Broad SITS, where
the first meeting Of the Chamber
Iof Commerce was held, and in
which the famous long room, 4"
where Washington babe farewell to
his officers at the close of the revo-
luton, is included. The structure
is admirably preserved and is still
occupied as a tavern. 1t is pur-
posed to purchase enough adjoining
property TO make a public park. 1t
is estimated that the cost to the
city will be about $4,000.
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would have each cast its vote for
the democratic candidates at the
recent election.
In Wyoming the Saints hold the
balance of power, and by their
votes can turn the scale either way.
Wyoming is close state when the
Mormon vote Is excluded, and 1t is
the ambition OF all politicians to
get the vote of that element.
1t is estimated that there are
5000 Saints in Idaho.
Western Colorado has 1000 Nor.
mons scattered through the fertile
valleys, and they vote as they are
directed. Whenever the church re
veals the will of Deity" be IL In
business or politics, the brethren
aye. and the sisters, too, for WON
en- have the franchise in Utah, WY.
oming. Colorado and ldaho-vote as
per the divine command
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
BEAT DEPART MENT.

Postmaster Harrison feels as IF
he belonged to the fire department
for years. He was connected at
one time with the firm of Harrison
G. Holloway in the Symons block,
which is in close touch with the
Ridpath. When notified that the
Ridpath was going down in ashes
and that the Symons block was in
a fair way to follow the fate of
the Ridpath at 2:10 o'clock within
five minutes Mr.. Harrison was NOV
ing his library out of the Symons
block into a hallway to await fur
Their developments.
Mr.. Harrison has no desire to
criticize the work of the fire de-
partment, but he is satisfied that
ION down hill rum he has them
beat.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
PRINCETON And
HARVARD DEBATE.


PRINCETON, N. j., Dec. r.
The annual debate between repre-
sentatives Of Harvard and Prince
ton universities take place here to-
night and it promises to be the
event of the collegiate year. The
Princeton debaters will support the
affirmative and the Harvard men
the negative side of the question:
Resolved, That whenever in the
event of continued domestic vio-
lence lives and property are not
adequately protected by a state, it
is for the public good that the
president should have the power to
afford protection without the appli-
cation of the state for federal aid"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
MORMON CHURCH'S
POLITICAL GROWTH

SALT LAKE. Dec. 1.-THE Nor
mon church now holds the balance
of political power in four states
and will soon hold it in seven.
Utah. Wyoming. Colorado and
Idaho are controlled by the vote of
the members of that church, di-
rected by the authorities thereof,
and soon Montana will be peopled
by enough of them to hold the bal
ance of power, while Arizona and
New Mexico, which may be admit.
ted at the coming session of con-
gress, will send TO Washington two
senators and one congressman
each who will be In accord with the
administration and will vote and
work for the interests of the church
whenever they come before either
house OF congress for action.
Had II not been for the work of
the church officials, Utah and Idaho
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
FLAMES DEv0UR
HOTEL R|DPATH

furniture, is among the heaviest
losers. Her story Of the fire fol
lows:
81 was startled from my slumbers
by a loud rapping on the door and
was informed OF the fire. Every
room in the hotel was occupied and
last night we had to put people
in the parlor. | suppose all the
furnishings were utterly ruined My
loss is probably $30,00O, which is
only partially covered by insurance,
possibly amounting to $4,000 or
$4,000 1t is very lucky thing
indeed that no lives were lost"
Mrs. Eaton is Frustrated this morn
ing and has taken to her room at
the Spokane.
G. o. Bradley, manager of TIC
Allis- Chalmers company said: -"Our
loss will not amount to much on
the machinery, as the water would
not do much damage to the ma
chinery, though the Office is a
wreck Our drawings were of the
greatest value and can never be re-
placed"
Detective Weir, who rooms on
the fourth floor, describes his eX-
perience as follows:
Johnny Nero, my roommate, and
myself were startled by loud
noise and somebody shouting: The
fire chief orders everybody OUT!
Up we both jumped and by that
time everyone was shouting. Some
that there was plenty of time;
others, to hurry. Johnny and l got
into our clothes and | fortunately
got few personal effects together
and we ran into the hall to be met
by cloud of smoke. The guests
rushed everywhere, some to the
stairs, others to the fire escape.
We had plenty of time to make our
escape. All | saved was a suit of
clothes and Mr.. Nero lost every
thing excepting what he wore"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
WOMAN SUFFRAGlsTS.

JACKSON. Miss, Dec. 12.-Thc
faithful band of women who devote
their time and energies to keeping
alive the agitation for equal suf-
frage in Mississippi are assembled
in state convention here today. The
sessions are being held behind
closed doors with Mrs. Hale Ham
mond Butt of Clarksdale. president
of the state association. presiding.
II is the purpose of the meeting
to reorganize tho old forces and to
draw up plans for renewed activity
during the coming year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
CELEBRATES
GOLDEN JUBILEE.

BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. ~
Grace Protestant Episcopal church,
the leading church of its denomina'
ton in Baltimore today began a
notable celebration of its golden
jubilee. The anniversary exercises
are to continue through Sunday and
among the notable participants will
be Bishop Potter of New York,
Bishop Brewster of Connecticut,
Bishop Paret of Maryland and Pres
ident Ira Remsea of Johns Hop
llinS university.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
WILL SUE.

Miss Maggie Dolan, the handsome
young dressmaker VINO was recent
ly injured by being struck, it is
said, with a piece of four-foot cord
wood thrown from a wagon by
Teamster Will Gray, will bring suit
against Frank Hicks, who was
Gray's employer at the time of the
accident.
The injuries received by Miss
Dolan were such as to disfgure her
for life, and her attorney, Mr.. Rice,
believes that she is entitled to con-
siderable damages. Miss Dolan Is
rapidly recovering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
STOCK panic

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Panicky
conditions prevail in Wall street
this morning, and the greatest ex-
element in many months reigns.
Brokers are flooded with selling or
ders.
Among other securities the
Southern Pacific lost 3 cents and
Union Pacific 21a cents.
Some of the firms are hard hit.
Pearson & Co., one small but we'll
known firm, has failed. Towards
noon big rally began.
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treaty
WITH CUBA SIGNED

state ana treasury at IL O'Clock last
night
The terms of the treaty were not
divulged, but IL is understood to
prov ide a 20 per cont reduction on
goods passing either way between
the United States and Cuba.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
WAS EMPLOYED TO
DOCK MINERS WAGES

clean and carrying the necessary
amount of topping. He denied the
company's claim that the dockago
was only l per cent.
Other witnesses testified regard.
ing the operators attitude since
the strike was called off, showing
their inclination to keep the strike
officials out OF employment
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
DRAMA AT GONZAGA.

The Gonzaga Dramatic club is
now preparing to give drama en-
titled Dark Before Dawn" for the
benefit of the Athletic club, and for
the same purpose the College De-
batting society will give q public de-
bate some time next month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
j. MONROE HEATON,
31-32 Jameson Bldg.

2Ia to 10 acre tracts of good gar
den and fruit land. near car line;
part cash, balance time.
acres, on Sprague st. car line;
a bargain.
II lots, 50x135. on Sprague ave,
$50 each; part cash.
$50 acres. join city for $3.50.
120 acres in southern Oregon, IS
per acre.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-12
BIG Dance.

Spokane union OF the Order Of
Washington gave dance last night
at Pacific hall. 1t was one of the
most complete social events of the
season and was a splendid success
financially. About 100 couples were
in attendance