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The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Changing a Mans Name.

Representative Richardson of Alabama
is now engaged in solving the problem OF
whether Congress can change the name
OF a private citizen without his knowl-
edge or consent by passing pension bill.
former member of Congress from Ala
bama C. C. Sheets. is now in somewhat
reduced circumstances. He was a SOL
der in the Union army during the civil
war, and through Mr.. Richardson's eff
forts was granted a pension by means OF
a private pension bill passed by both
houses and signed by the President.
Mr.. Richardson has always known
Sheets as Girls" and in drawing up the
bill put his name in as Christopher c.
Sheets. When Sheets, however, came to
sign the vouchers sent him by the Com
missioner of Pensions on which he was
to draw his pension he wrote back that
his name was Charles c. Sheets, and not
Christopher The officials of the Pension
Office were therefore confronted with the
problem Of having the authority to pay a
pension, but having nobody to pay it to.
Mr. Sheets, OF course, is anxious to get
his pension. and the pension officials are
perfectly willing to pay il to him. but do
not feel at liberty to do so. as he claims
his name is not Christopher, but Charles.
Mr. Richardson is now trying to get a
decision to the effect that when a man is
pensioned as Christopher by means of an
act of Congress his name will henceforth
be Christopher, whether he wants it
Christopher or not.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES

Boer War Waged Against Fearful Odds.
81 am glad to learn that the Boer war
is at an end" said Mr.. c. Z. Prior, OF
Cincinnati. at the Raleigh last evening.
THE terms of surrender seem to be
favorable enough to the Beers. There
is no doubt that the Beers made as gal
liant a fight as ever was made against
such fearful odds. All as Paul Kruger
expressed it, it was 'waget at price
that would stagger humanity.
Now that peace has been restored in
South Africa, l hope and believe that
the English will adopt the same lib
eral policy with respect to these new
colonies in the matter of a form of gov
eminent and the largest measure of lib
erty as is consistent, the same as she
has in her other colonies.
The BOer war, to my mind, first, last
and forever, was an unjustitiable war
fare. that should have been brought to
an end long ago, for all the killing that
have been done since the first six
months of hostilities was murder, pure
and simple
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
HASHED LITERATURE.

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somewhat pathetic Of
a in ia
the of
the alphabet children held scientific
q the o
acquire culture highways
acrsinted
of other branches Of
He
much IL he college
determination
apathy Encouragement.
great this as
guide and servabe library
for books much reading
college Books
all
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Senator Hanna the Man of the Hour.

Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna of Ohio
is not only one of the greatest states
men that the Buckeye State has sent to
the upper house of Congress, but as an
arbitrator of the differences between
capital and labor he has no peer" said
Mr.. Bryon Stratton, OF Columbus, Ohio,
at the Riggs House last evening.
There are many" continued Mr..
Stratton, who are of the oDinion that
Senator Hanna is. not sincere in his
views as an arbitrator of labor difficult
ties. and that the stand he takes is done
for political effect solely, but anyone
who knows anything about the junior
Senator from Ohio should brand this as
a falsehood.
Senator Hanna is not only deeply in
terested in the welfare of the laboring
classes. but all strikes and differences
between employer and employee appeal to
him. as they do to few men in public
life, Although, apparently. he is TAX
ing no hand in the strike that is now
being waged in the anthracite coal re-
gions of Pennsylvania. he is welding a
mighty power, and for good, and | would
not he surprised that If in the end he
would be proclaimed to the world as
the arbitrator of the differences between
the miners and the operators"
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Married at Trinity Church.

Another pretty wedding solemlized at
Trinity Episcopal Church yesterday took
place at noon with Rev. Mr.. Williams
officiating. The bride and groom were
Miss Jessie Medford and Mr.. Roy Ben
nett Shaver, the former the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Medford, OF H.
Street northeast.
The ushers were DR.. William Reeves.
DR.. H. S. Medford, Mr.. William Snyder,
and Mr.. Alexas Yznaga. Mr.. Frederick
Tenant acted as best man.
The bride was preceded by these at
tendants: Miss Florence Bartlett, as
maid of honor; Miss Janet Medford, and
Mrs. Rose Smith Shaw.
Miss Bartlett wore pink crepe de
chine and carried pink flowers tied with
white ribbons. while Miss Medford and
Mrs. Shaw were daintily attired in white
with flower and ribbon effects in light
pink. The bride passed up the aisle
with her father, wearing a girlishly
pretty gown of white crepe and carry
ing a shower of white sweet peas.
The service was followed by recep-
ton at the Medford horne.
Mrs Clifford McWilliams. of Pittsburg.
is a house guest, having come en- for
the wedding.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Mr.. Morgan's Speech in Sections.

Senator Morgan arranged his speech
yesterday in sections OF eight or ten
pages each, fastened together with
small metal fasteners. He had been
talking for two hours and half and
the last of the sections on his desk was
in his hand. The few Senators in the
chamber began to sit up straight and
get ready for adjournment or some other
change in the program.
When the last page was reached Sena-
tor Morgan quietly reached into his desk
and took out another section. A faint
smile appeared on his face. After a
while the Senators again stirred IN an
ticipation and Mr. Morgan again reached
into his desk. This time the other SEN
ators smiled. When the incident was
repeated a third time the galleries
Joined in the joke.
4 few minutes before o'clock MIR.
Gallinger said a few words to Mr.. Nor
gan in an undertone.
Il will be through this portion of my
speech in a moment now," said MIR
Morgan.
At the end OF that take" he turned
to Mr.. Gallinger.
Now the Senator from New Hamp-
shire can say what he wishes
THE hour is late" said Mr.. Gallinger,
land the Senator has been talking a
long time. l suggest that the Senator
be allowed to continue his speech to-
morrow, and that the Senate now pro-
coed to the consideration of unobjected
pension bills
"Oh, no. replied Mr.. Morgan. II
could not consent to that" and drew
another portion of his speech out OF his
desk.
But this is the last" he said. And
it was
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Married Last Night.

Miss Clarine Gertrude Ramage and Mr.
John Strother Miller were married last
evening at O'Clock in Trinity Protest
ant Episcopal Church.
Rev. Richard p. Williams, rector OF the
church. oficiated. The bride entered the
church with her father, Mr.. Samuel
Cowan Ramage. by whom she was given
in marriage.
The ushers who led the bridal party
were Mr. Mason Brown. Mr.. Harry
Roger. Dr. Tobias and Mr.. J. Herbert
Hunter, Mr.. Kenneth Turner acted as
best man.
The maid OF honor. Miss Lora A
Thompson, preceded the bride in a pretty
gown of cream pima cloth. Her flowers
we're red roses.
The wedding robe was Of white silk
mousseline over white tafeta, and the
bridal bouquet OF white sweet peas.
After the ceremony at the church
the wedding party were entertained at
the brides home. Later they left for a
trip North and will return to live in
Washington until Mr.. Miller's business
calls him away.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Married at Falls Church.

At Falls Church, Va. Monday even
ing Miss Emma Virginia Drummer,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James G,
Drummer. ard Mr.. Frank y. Bennett. of
Baltimore. we're married AT the resi-
dence of the brides parents. Rev. W.
H. Woolf, of the NJ. E. Church South.
ofIiciatcd assisted by Rev. Thomas E.
Cones. of Washington. Miss Emma Bea-
nett presided at the organ and rendered
Mendelssohn's wedding march. The bride
was handsomely gowned in white organ
die over taffeta. trimmed with applique
and satin ribbon.
Mr. G. Edward Ccpes. OF Baltimore,
was groorasman. and Mrs. W. Stewart
Brown, OF Baltimore, matron OF honor.
Mrs. Brown wore white organdie over
taffeta Miss Virginia Traylor. niece of
the bride. and Miss Helen Bennett, sis
ter of the groom. were the flower girls.
The guests from Baltimore were MIR.
and Mrs. David Bennett, Mrs. Thomas F.
Boswell. Mrs. Andrew Brown Mrs NAL
!ory. Misses May and Ella Bennett;
from Washington. Miss Claudia Curtis.
Mr.. William Bennett, Mrs. Thomas E.
Copes. Mr.. Raymond jones, Miss Alice
Clark. Miss Matte Bennett. Mr.. George
r,ay, and Mrs. X. Jones; Mrs. 3. A.
Traylor, and Mrs A E Traylor of
Petersburg, Va. The couple left for
Atlantic City, and on their return will
reside at Govanstown. Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
The Reason Why.

At debating society some time ago
the Irish question was discussed. An
English doctor was sustaining the argu-
ment that the Irish were naturally a
depraved and dishonest race. At Liver
pool he said he had three hundred Irish
patients on his books, and of these only
thirty paid him for attendance.
"Sorr." said an freshman. who rose
with flushed cheek to defend his coun-
trymen-"sO-r. there is never an effect
without cause. There is never a phe-
Gomenon that does not admit OF an ex-
PLANTATION. How can We explain the
astounding phenomenon to which the
Coctor has called our attention? He finds
an explanation in the natural depravity
of Irish nature; |. sorr, have another
explanation to offer. and it is this: The
thirty patients recovered
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Considerable of Absent Colleagues.

Senator Morgan insisted upon the con-
sideration of his canal bill yesterday
when 2 o'clock arrived, although Mr..
Warren. of the Military Affairs Commit
tee. wished to finish with the Military
Academy appropriation bill.
THE bill will take only few min
utes." said Mr.. Warren.
Senator Morgan looked around upon
the empty Senate, not more than six
or eight Senators being present.
"Will there be a yea and nay voter
he asked.
Il am afraid there WILL" Mr.. Warren
answered.
II hate to disturb the repose OF the
Senators for a call of the roll, and
Mr. Morgan smiled.
He won his point. The Nicaragua bill
was read, and no one was disturbed.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Msscn- Donaldson Nuptials.

Mrs. Lucy Ord Mason and Mr.. Walter
A. Donaldson we're married yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock at St Margaret's
Church. Tie attendants were the three
daughters of the bride-Misses Mercy
Mason. Anne Judkins Mason, and Ruth
Ord Mason, two OF whom arc students
at the Abbott Academy at Andover,
Mass. Another maid of honor was Miss
Maria Lucille Fernandcs, a niece Of the
bride. and the eleven year-old daughter
Of the groom. Kathryn Donaldson, acted
as flower girl. All wore pretty gowns Of
soft white and carried pink blossoms
tied with pink ribbon gauze
Mrs. James c. Ord. wife of Major
Ord, of the army. served as matron OF
honor. Mr.. W. A. Donaldson, jr., Of
ciated as best man.
The ushers were Messrs. Philip Urqu-
hart, James Urquhart. Walter 5. Chance,
ard Caldwell Tyler.
The bride entered the church with
Gel. Theodore E. True. and was pre-
coded up the aisles by the attendants.
the maids having come from the vcstry
and joined her at the door.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Herbert Scott Smith, rector of the
church
The wedding gown was of white pima
gauze, striped with delicate violet, and
blush roses formed the bridal bouquet.
A reception for the wedding party and
relatives was held at the brides home,
7l8 Nineteenth Street Later in the
evening the groom and his bride left
for the North. They will live this sum-
ner at Orange, y. J.
The bride of yesterday was the widow
Of Lieut.. John Mason. First United
States Infantry. who was killed in the
Sioux war OF 1890. Her brother, Lieut..
|. Garesche Ord. lost his life on San
Juan Hill. The bride comes of family
OF patriots who have won military
honors in all the wars OF this country.
Her Revolutionary ancestors were Of
fcers Of note in Colonial days, and her
father, the late Major General Ord,
United States Army. was a gallant Of
fcer in the civil war.
The groom. Mr.. Walter A. Donaldson.
was Deputy Assistant Secretary of
State under President Cleveland, and
during the latter part of the same
Administration held a consular position
in Porto Rico. Mr.. Donaldson is now
practicing Law in New York, and will
make that city his home. He, too.
comes of a patriotic line, being son
of Major Walter i. Donaldson. of the
Regiment of New York.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
June.
By LINDsLEY FLAVEL MINES.

Thou month OF murmuring ewes.
OF twilights filled with tiny whisperings.
Or midnlghts haunted with the scent
or dew -drenched leaves
And rose-em broidered branches, bent
Beneath the weight of bloom and
bud,
Whereto, in swift descent,
With shimmering of gauzy wings
And faintest whimpering of elish
songs.
Thy mid-air minions move in throngs
Adown the moonbeams as adown a
food.
No gaud of envied gold.
Tern from the miser earth with hands
of pain
About thy brows is garlalded:
Thy buds unfold,
A coronet to grace thy head,
Fresh as the morn that bids them
spring.
Whereon was never shed
The blood of fools, nor cast the stain
OF fng'ring greed and knit browed
avarice;
Thy diadem exceedeth this,
And each new morn a newer crown
shall bring.
The daisies, open-eyed,
Tall, watchful children of the field, are
thine.
That nod amid the swaying grass
Whose coverts hide,
Deep screened from prying men who
pass.
Low-creeping, fragile Strawberries;
And thine the clustering mass
OF beakers brimmed with fairy wine
Wherewith the honeysuckle sets her
board;
And thine the yellow hoard
OF rays that laugh 'mong laughter
loving trees.
Season of gentleness,
Canst thou not leave behind, when thou
art fed,
Like those faint fragrances that cling
To glove and dress.
Sweet, subtle essences that bring
The memories of features dear.
Wherein thy soul may sing
In madrigals of mornings dead
The burden OF thine old resplendency.
AS Love attunes the memory,
In Beauty's praise when Beauty is
not here.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
What the Capitol Cost.

Senator Millard, of Nebraska. was
tramping around the south end Of the
Capitol with visitors, who asked him the
cost of the immense structure.
I'm sure l don't know" answered
the Senator, little disappointed for not
knowing. What did this Capitol cost?'
inquired he, appealing to one of the
House employees near the telegraph
Office
"oh. l guess about s25, .OOo," was
the reply.
Captain Kennedy, the veteran Capitol
guide, however, says it cost about
S13, goo, 600, and he knows more abou.
the big building probably than any other
living man. He reckons in the cost of
the terraces and the improvements in
the new committee rooms. the total
being Just about twice the expense of
erecting and equipping the Library OF
Congress, Just across the reservation.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Judge Pennypacker the Man.

Judge Pennypacker will be the stand
ard bearer of the Republican party in
Pennsylvania this fall said Mr.. Parker
L. Walters. of Pittsburg, at the Airing
ton Hotel last evening.
Judge Pennypacker is not only the
man of the hour" continued Mr.. Wal
tiers. but he is perhaps the only man
in the keystone State that can b. ing
about a reconciliation in the ranks of
the Republican party, and cause the IN
tire rank and file 10 rally round his
standard.
He will not only go to the conven-
ton with the solid Philadelphia dc.ega-
ton loyal to his interests. but he will
be nominated on the first ballot Ly the
votes of over 200 delegates. while but $50
are necessary to secure for him the
gubernatorial nomination.
The Elkin boom is in the dcsceniency.
for conceding to him the ninety-nine
votes which he says have been pledged to
him. and allowing that the solid delega-
tion from Allegheny county of sixty
seven. which will not be heard from UNI
til Saturday, should rally TO his sup
port, he then will not have enough ;otes
to secure the nomination.
Col. Wesley R Andrews, who, in the
event cf Judge Pennypacker not having
the support that is now practically
assured him. would have been the dark
horse, Will be advanced from the office of
secretary OF the Republican State com
nittee to that of chairman. Many still
insist that he will be the standard bear
or OF the Republican party. but the pri-
maries held ON Saturday last give 10
Judge Pennypacker Il sufficient number
Of delegates to insure his nomination en-
the first ballet
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Ways of Earning Money.

One of the magazines has opened
a department inviting suggestions OF
ways in which women can earn
/ money. Some OF the letters pub
lished are quaint.
| Perhaps the quaintest is one which
| contains plan for a new sort Of
disc Inn." and supply the demand for
country boarding houses which will
accommodate children. In this re-
! markable house every room is to be
furnished with a child's crib in addi-
ton to the regular sleeping accom-
modations. High chairs in abund-
ance are in the dining room, and
well-behaved babies and children are
| allowed at the table. There is a
large play room and yard, with a
competent nurse IN charge, where
| small children may be left when the
gagements. In short, this inn is
! supposed TO be a money-making
! scheme for the owner and an ideal
| place for the materfa milias and the
children.
The trouble with the whole beau
| tiful plan is that. like most Ito
plan schemes. 1t leaves human ma
ture entirely out of the question.
This oversight is the more serious
because, If there is collection OF
| beings particularly full OF human
nature. 1t is the average mother with
two or three small children. What
with the maternal Instincts and the
juvenile impulses. there is no better
place to study humanity than in the
nursery.
When it is considered tina. to keep
even two families in the same house
in peace and amity. when each has
its own apartments with full control
Of housekeeping arrangements. the
idea of gathering half a dozen of
them under the same roof at once
appears to be preposterous. Chill
dren will play. and fuss, and quarrel.
if they are within reach OF each
other; babies will howl at unseen
" hours and disturb other babies,
and the idiosyncrasies OF one family
simply will not fit into those of an
other. AS for the profits Of the
person in charge of this new Noah's
Ark. it would need miracle as
great as that of the original deluge
to create anything of the kind. The
concocter of the scheme evidently
overlooked the fact that the neces-
stiles of healthy baby life in a hotel
are expensive. and that the people
able TO pay for them can find what
they want in the big hotels. or have
their own country homes. while those
who are looking for country board at
reasonable prices would not pay
enough to keep such house as this
going for a month. Such plans as
this are delusion and snare. and
the only redeeming feature OF this
one is that woman experienced
enough in the care of children to
dream OF starting such hotel would
know enough to understand that it
could never be anything but dream.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
OF HOSTILITIES
IN THE DARK CONTINENT
Bv Representative JOHN w. CASSlNGHAM,
of Ohio

think of the happiest of recent events is the
termination of the Boer war. The conditions under
which the Beers fought, with such power as Great
Britain a foe, makes it conflict unequaled by
any war the civilized world has ever known.
The restoration of peace after protracted period
of relentless warfare is not only be welcomed by
the Boer and the Bron, but by the entire civilized
world
1t is to be hoped that the restoration of peace IN
South Africa will be followed by all Of plenty
and prosperity for the Beers
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Observation-Disclosures Wedding.

socially interesting happening for
tonight will be the Hamilton Livingston
wedding at st. Margaret's Church.
Mr. William Hamilton. of Boston. will
be his brothers best man. and the ush-
ers are to be Lieut.. A. NJ. Beecher. U. S.
N; Mr.. Joseph Fox. of Germantown.
Pa; DR.. Emory Marvel, CT Atlantic City;
Dr. Wilson Ayres, Mr.. Hairy Blunt. CT
this city, and Capt NJ l. Walker. of
the Washington Barracks.
Miss Livingston will be her sisters
maid of honor and only attendant.
The Bishop of Wilmington will ofici-
ate. assisted by Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith. rector of st. Margaret's.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
By Representative SAMUEL w. LANHAM,
of Texas.

l am very much delighted that the Boer war is at
an end, and that peace has been restored in South
Africa.
My sympathies are always with people strug-
Cling for their liberty, and sincerely hope that the
rights and privileges of the Beers will be restored
them, and the live and let live" policy nauguraed
III South Africa.
always considered the Boer an uniustiliable
one, and reiterate that ii was indeed happy mo-
ment when peace was declared.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Better Than a Savings Bank.

Chicago Inter Ocean-It is said that
there Is really very little difference in
the appearance of a Panama hat that
costs $50 and that of good imitation
that costs 81. If this is true, then many
men Will look long without finding a
better opportunity of saving s73.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Black Eye for St. Louis.

Cleveland Plain Dealer-PeFhaps the
ST. Louis people don't consider it much
OF a handicap for 1904 to be called the
worst governed city in all creation, and
yet there are outsiders who will be in
clined to look upon it as a decidedly I'M
pleasant recommendation.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
A Maryland Marriage.

A number of Washington friends went
to Cambridge, Nd, yesterday to attend
the wedding of Mr.. Peyton Gordon. as
sistant United States attorney for the
District. to Miss Evelyn B-iley, daugh-
ter of Mr. William II. Briley. of Cam
bridge The ceremony occurred at noon
at Christ P. z. Church.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Gone to Winchester.

Mrs. William H. Fowler Beckham ac-
companied her father-in-law. ]. s.
Beckham, of Virginia, to Winchester
yesterday afternoon to attend the clos
ing exercises of the Virginia Female In
stitUte which were held last night and
will be continued tonight.
Mrs. Beckham's sister-in- law. Miss
Carrie Fowler Beckham, is among the
graduates.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
No Lib-a-y.

Philadelphia Press-Nr. Andrew Car
negie has given 4 niece $1,000. 600 as a
wedding present. As no conditions TO
the gift are mentioned, it is assumed
that the bride is not compelled to buy
library with the million.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Invitations for a Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs Dennis F. Fealy have is
sued invitations for the marriage Of
their daughter. MaHy. to Lieut.. Mack
Kenny Cunningham. United States Army.
Wednesday evening. June is. at
o'clock. at St Matthew'S Church. A re-
ception viii follow at ,:3O at 1918 Nine
tenth Street.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Another June Wedding.

The marriage CT Miss Kate Ward.
daughter OF Major and Mrs. ". R. Lowe,
10 Mr. John z. Wcodford, viii take place
on Wednesday evening. June /. in their
apartment at the Lexington. The bride
will be attended By Miss May McQuaide.
Of Pittshurg. and the groom by his
brother. DR.. ". G. Wocdford.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Aching for an American Invasion.

Philadelphia Evening Bulletin-The
only cloud which now hangs over the
impending big show in London is the
fear that sufficient number of American
visitors will not be on hand to scatter
their dollars right and left.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr.. end Mrs. NJ Ncwmyer entertained
at dinner last evening Dir. and Mrs.
Robert l.. Levy and daughter. Dr. Levy
is in this city as the representative OF
the American LaryngolOgical. Rhino-
logical. and biological Society from
Denver Col
The Washington times., 1902-06-05

ANY person buy the Morning Afternoon, Sunday
Edition of The Times any stand Washington
towns railroad trans elsewhere, will confer favor by
notifying the Publisher The Times Tenth and Sts,
Washington D. C.
The Washington times., 1902-06-05
Good Lord, Deliver U.s.

Atlanta CONSTITUTIONAL this meat
famine goes much further there will be
great provocation for Jake Coxey to re-
assemble his army and march on Wash
ingtou once more.