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bett Ia Chicago recently that for
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look like 30 cents, and what IL more,
proposes to have a try. Harry Cor
beti Is now at the head Of the Yosemite
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the Commercial club building, was well
attended and thoroughly enjoyed by
those present. Everyone complmented
the artistic decoration and convenient
arrangement Of the new hall. The Wed-
nesday evening socials give promise OF
becoming very popular during the sea-
son.
Wednesday was the 10Th birthday
anniversary Of Mr.. David James, and
the OCCASION was celebrated In a de-
lightfu family gathering at the home
Of his son, Mr.. VIII James, on Third
street. The children and grandchil-
dren Of the guest Of honor 10 the mum
lcr Of 40 were present, with other rela-
tives and a most enjoyable time was
spent delicious supper being served
at 8, and the rest Of the evening being
spent with music. Rotations and the
reading OF a sketch Of the life OF Mr..
James. The parlor was decorated In
red and the dining room I'm yellow,
chrysan themums and smilaX being used
with pretty effect The guest Of honor
received scores Of good wishes for the
continuance OF his years.
The announcement OF the engagement
Of Miss Ida Hilton and Mr. Gilbert NJ
Williams proves 10 have been the work
of practical joker who sent IN the
announcement 10 the newspapers With
cot authorization from the Young cou-
pie concerned, who state that there is
no truth In the statement
Mrs. Webber and Miss Webber gave
delightful luncheon on Wednesday
about 50 guests being present The
rooms were beautifully decorated, each
having It's separate color scheme, the
parlor beiNg in yellow and violet, with
huge yellow chrysanthemums and
dainty ylolets. the library in red and
violet. and the dlningroom IN pink
with violets and carnations. Palms AMI
vines decorated the hall and here an
orchestra was stationed. rendering
choice selections during the afternoon
The electric globes were shaded TO cor
respond with the colors In each room
The hostesses were assisted by Mrs G,
IT, Richards.
ON Wednesday Mrs. M. Il. Whitney
and Miss Preston were hostesses at
an elaborate reception, the function
taking place at the home OF Mrs Whit
ney Chrysanthemums in red, white
and yellow, with great fluffy heads and
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visiting relatives and friends for the
past six weeks, has returned TO the CITY.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCrystal were
visitors In the city the past week and
have returned to Eureka.
Mrs. Kel, who has been the guest OF
Mrs. Davis, has returned to her home
In the east.
william D. McKellar has returned
from San Francisco.
Mrs. L. b. Edwards has gone to Butte
for a two months stay.
Mrs. Olive S. Gaylord has decided to
remain In California until after the
holidays.
Miss La Won Pierce Is from
ogden and is guest Of Miss Pearl
Peirce this week.
Miss Cahall Of Delaware Is the guest
for the autumn season Of Or, and Mrs.
c. G. Pummer
Mr. and Mrs. Devine viii leave next
week for Kentucky TO spend a month.
Mrs. Harry CAM has returned from
visit with friends in Ogden,
Mrs. r. a. Vincent is visiting friends
in Pocatelo.
Mrs, Jack Rich Of Brigham city has
returned to her home after a visit Of
week with her mother, Mrs. Crismon.
Dr. Warren Benjamin returned yes
terday from Price and Helper. where
he has been for the past few weeks.
Mr.. Henry Heath and daughter, Mrs.
j. w Thatcher, left Friday morning
for San Francisco.
Mr., George Trumbo leaves next week
for California.
Mr.. Carl schied entertained a number
Of his friends informally on Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Mary Louise Anderson and
Miss Jessie Anderson are expected to
return from their European trip next
week.
Mrs. w. V, Rice entertained at an
elaborate luncheon today at the Knuts-
ford. The table was beautifully decor
ated, and the details extremely artis-
tic.
Mrs. W, T. Jones Is In ogden visit
Ing with Mrs. Cheevers.
Pacific Grove. California Review:
Mrs j, II. Rynder and family Of
Salt Lake will occupy Mrs. Lawrey's
Ferndale cottage on Nineteenth street
for the winter,
Mrs. John McVlcker and Mrs. Albert
G., Jones left this week for Oakland.
Cal, where they will spend the winter.
Mrs. Dora Hagan is In the city visit
Ing her mother, Mrs. Lucy b. Young.
after an absence OF five years In Los
Angeles. where she resides.
News has been received Of the mar
riage Of Miss Virginia Breeder, and
Lieut. John A. Berry, which took place
in Los Angeles on Monday. Both have
many friends who will extend congrat-
ulations.
Miss Mary Hackett of Butte, who
has been visiting in the city, has re-
turned to her home,
Mrs. f. T.. Davey has returned from
an eastern trip.
Mrs, Samuel Douglas Of Payson Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. j, j. Nc
Clellan.
The marriage OF Miss Katie Pitt Of
this city, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Pitt and Mr.. VIII II, Jensen for
merly Of Forest Dale, is announced. the
event taking place in Alberta, Canada.
on October %. Mr.. Jensen has charge
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S II. Clawson, Mrs. w. s. Hedges
Mrs Julia Taylor, Mrs. J. r. Clark. Mrs
W. Brother, Mrs. r. w. Young
One OF the prettiest events OF the
week was the luncheon given yesterday
by Miss Mcmillan In honor of Miss Por-
ter The guests were chiefly members
Of Miss Porters bridal party and the
wedding colors, red and white, were
carried out In the decorations, AmeH-
can Beauty roses being used with white
ribbons The place cards were heart
shaped in hand-palnted designs, and the
entire AFFAIR carried out the bridal idea
with artistic effect.
4 party OF IL spent delightful even
ing az the home Of Miss Edna Harker
on Wednesday night. enjoying old
fashioned games and an old fashioned
supper al It's end. Present were Misses
Jean Hyde. TessIe Williams, Woolly
Beatrice Hyde, Kathle Dougall, Claire
pougall Messrs. Rolln Dole Hiram
Burgstrom, WIN McAllister, Albert
Thomas Bruce Brown, DR.. Wherry, Ar
thur Gates.
Last Wednesday nights soiree at
Chrlstensen's new dancing academy, In
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Councilman Black and son Ellis let
on Thursday for Chicago where thoi
viii join Mrs Black for a stay Of tw1
weeks.
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whore she will study art and music
during. the coming year.
Mrs w. Johnson has returned from
an extended trip In the east and Is the
guest of Mrs Ralph Guthrie Of Third
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thruelson have return
ed from Park City
Mrs. w. s. Earles IS visiting in Eu-
reka, the guest Of her daughter, Mrs.
Phil Clark.
Mrs James Chesney has returned
from Idaho where she has been visiting
with friends.
Mrs w. D. Donaher is In the city.
Mrs s. A. Langton Of Logan spent
the week in the city.
Mrs Hoyt Sherman has gone east.
She win first visit Mai and Mrs. Hoyt
Sherman In Des Mones and later 60 to
Washington for stay OF some weeks.
Charles S. Mann, Miss Holabrd and
Fred NJ Phelps Of Los Angeles arrived
on Wednesday for the wedding next
week OF Miss Porter and Mr. Mann.
They ARE guests Of MI and Mrs. Don
X, Porter,
Mrs, NJ. f. Pfoutz entertans the
working committee and officers Of 81.
Paul's guild next Wednesday at lunch
con,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Odell have ar
rived from an extended trip in the east.
Dave McCrystal Of Eureka spent
Tuesday In the city.
Mrs. Eugene Lewis has returned
from witt to her old home in New
England.
Mrs. Plympton Of Lowell mother Of
Captain II. A. Wedgewood, is visiting
her son and daughter.
Mrs, George Savage Is at home at
1903 Second street.
Mrs. Windsor V. Rice entertalns next
Tuesday afternoon at the Knutsford at
a card party.
Mrs, c. II. Griffin has gone east for a
short visit.
Miss Mary Hackett has returned to
Butte.
Miss Elizabeth Cosgrlff has returned
from the east,
Mrs. w. W. Armstrong Is expected
from Park City this week
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Morltz left yes
terday for San Francisco, TO sail from
that city Friday for a stay Of some
weeks in Honolulu
Miss Geddes left on Monday for an
extended visit in the east
s. W. West and daughter Lucretia
left Sunday evening for New York and
Boston. Miss Lucretla 20 study music,
Mr.. West to return In about two weeks.
Miss Helen Franklin is visiting her
sister, Mrs. c, r. Drake in Park City.
Mrs f r.. Davey has returned from
an extended eastern trip.
Mrs. Edna Taylor is expected home
from the east this week.
Col. Donnelan viii return this week
from California, after a pleasant 10
days visit.
Misses May Boshard and Anna Slick
are visiting their parents in Provo.
Mrs. G. r. Hancock has returned, az
ter a pleasant yisltswth her parents
Col. and Mrs. w. NJ. Ferry of Park
city.
Mrs. j. l.. Sampson, who has been
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long stems were used In profusion, and
with the lights shaded In correspond
Ing colors produced an artistic effect,
There was music from a strlnged or
chestra and the daintlest Of refresh
ments were served. Assisting in re-
celvlng were Mrs. Julia Taylor.
Mrs, f. Dlckert and Mrs. Hal.
Brown. Mrs. Cole presided In the
dining room, assisted by Miss Gull
mer and Miss Gridley, and Mrs
Gallagher and Mrs Christopher b. Dlehl
Jr., served punch. A large number Of
guests called during the afternoon.
The dancing party given by Miss
June Mcintyre on Wednesday night
was delightful affair. The entire low
or floor was thrown open, the rooms be-
ing beautifully decorated in distinctive
hues. with chrysanthemums palms and
vines used In profuslon, white. yellow
and red blending prettily with the
green. ChriStensen's orchestra render
ed delightful music, and refreshments
were served, About 100 guests were
present.
Mrs. Kate Bridewel Anderson win
hold an informal reception tomorrow at
the home OF Mrs. James Nell In the
Dooley block In honor Of her sister.
Miss Carrie Bridewell. No invitations
have been issued and all friends win
he welcome. The hours are from 3 TO
o'clock.
on Wednesday night the wedding Of
Miss Celia T., Lundquist and William r.
Relnhardt took place at the home NJ
the brides mother, Mrs. 5. c. Lurd-
uuist. number Of the intimate friends
Of the bridal couple being present to
enjoy the pleasant affair. The rooms
were, prettily decorated In pink and
white, roses and carnations and cos.
mos being used The bride wore
dainty gown Of white silk null. with
lace trimmings and carried BRIDE
roses. After the ceremony a sumptuous
repast was served Mr. and Mrs Rein.
hardt have many friends who will ex-
tend good wishes They will be az home
after Nov. 20, at 222 Second East street.
The Misses Hall entertained at de-
lighNul card party on Monday after
neon IN honor OF Miss Porter. about 30
guests being present 10 enjoy the pleas
dUh NlthlAt Att WI NftlNN NflH NltNN
and the lights shaded IN yellow, bar
monzIng with the hucs OF the chrvs-
anthcmums which were used through.
out In the decorations. Prizes in The
contest were awarded Mrs X. G. Park
and Mrs, r. n. Piper Miss Prick rem
dcred delightful musical selections dur
Ing the luncheon.
Mrs G. Mcdonald was pleasantly
surprised ON Monday evening by q
number Of her friends who gathered
Unexpectedly at her home and spe1,
pleasant evening at high five. After
.he contest supper was served the
evening being an enjoyable one IN ail
details Those present were MeS1ama
FcrhraCh. Goodwin and Moore, Misses
Brown. Fite and Bacon. Mesrs
Barnes Wlllingsworth, Seth, CARRIER
and Deaver
Councilman Black and son Ellis let
on Thursday for Chicago. where thoy
viii join Mrs. Black for stay OF two |
weeks
Mrs. Clarence WarnOck entertained |
the Sewing club on Wednesday after |
noon.
Mrs. b. F. Bauer Of this city and Mrs. |
VI. l.. Cunningham OF Butte have re- |
turned from their eastern visit Mss /
Ethel Bauer remained in ST. Louis.
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candelabra carrying out the scheme
Those present were Miss Porter, Miss
Holabifd. Miss McGuigan, Miss Mem IL
ian. Miss Mcintyre, Miss Dorothy KIN
ney. Messrs. Mann. Porter, Hall, White,
Phelps, George Lawrence and G. ~
Aley.
Next Friday night the students Of
the Latter-day Saints University VIII
commemorate the nth anniversary OF
tte founding Of the institution IN a
grand bali at Chrlstensen's, and every
effort win be made 10 make the event
a memorable one The anar VIII not
be limited 10 students but VIII include
patrons, past students and friends Of
the institution. All who desire in
vltations should apply az once
Miss Kathle Dougall entertained the
Sewing club a her nome on wednesday
afternoon, about "A being present The
rooms were prettiy decorated with
chfysanthemums and refreshments
were served. Present were; Mrs.
James Rogers, Mrs W. d. Ritter, Mrs.
j. Patrick, Mrs George Lambert, Mrs.
Alec Campbell. Mrs Mcdonald, Mrs.
willard Cannon, Mrs, G, M Benedict,
Mrs. Lewis HIS Miss Julia Hays Miss
Bessie Clawson, Miss Edna Dwyer,
Mis- Kate Dwyer, Miss Ida Savage,
Mrs, a. b. Richardson entertained at
q kensington yesterday In honor OF
Mrs Nettie Y. Easton, The rooms were
beautifully decorated with long
gemmed Chrysanthemums and deli
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Mrs Clarence Warnock entertained
the Sewing club on Wednesday after
noon
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-21
INSPECT ELEVATORS
And FIRE ESCAPES
A Special Committee Assign
ed to This Work.
Conditions Of Hotels and Theatres in the
District Quite Satisfactory as a
General Rule.

The District Commissioners have ap-
pointed a special committee of inspec-
tion. consisting OF Mr. Snowden Ash
ford, inspector Of buildings; Mr.. r W.
Dutton, Chief Engineer Of the Fire De-
partment; Mr.. A. n. Lawson, inspector
Of elevators and fre-escapes. aad Mr.. A.
Leftwich Sinclair. Assistant City Solicit
tor This committee is to make an ex-
animation Of the condition Of frees
capes, electric wiring. and elevators in
the theatres, hotels, apartment houses,
etc. Of the city.
some time ago Commissioner Macfar-
land directed a careful inspection OF
houses OF a semi-pubIic nature. with ref
erence to the safety Of the appliances
mentioned. This work has been going
On Tor two or three months. and written
reports have been made OF the eopdi-
ton OF the theatres. hotels. etc. These
investigations were made By Messrs
William T. Belt. assistant chief engineer.
and Sidney Bieber. fire marshal. Tor the
Fire department. and Messrs. ". c. Al
len' the electrical engineer. and Mr. "
Z Bleo. for the Electric Department.
The purpose in appointing the special
committee Of inspection is for II 10 20
over the reports OF the inspections al
ready made and 10 pass upon the eopdi-
uon OF the buildings and the efficiency. OF
the apparatus intended for the comfort
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convenience and safety OF the people with
IN the said buildings other inspections
viii be made where doubtful conditions
exist. and the Commissioners. when they
receive the findings OF the committee.
Will be in position to enforce obedience
with the regulations where any fault ex-
lists
II is understood that the results OF the
inspections made were in the main salts
factory, and Il was found that almost all
the buildings used q house the public for
various purposes we're in a safe condi-
tion. The electric wiring in a few in
stances was found out OF repair. but as
soon as the matter was brought to the
attention of the responsible owners or
agents Of the buildings the fault was cor
rected-
The object o. the Commissioners in this
investigation is 20 find out whether there
are buildings in the city that are unsafe
and, If so, to require them 20 be made
safe. in order that the people who fire.
duent them may be protected as much as
possible at all times.
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DIED

BREEN-on THURSDAY. March %. 1907 az U 30
a. m. MARY. the l-ioved wife q the late Pat
rick Breen. in the eightierh year Of her axe and
a native Of County kerry ireland
funeral viii take place from the residence q
her daughter. Mrs Julia Fitzgerald. No. . r
street northwest Saturday, March -, az SO
a. ~. thence % ST. Aloysius Church. where sol
erun requiem mas viii Be said for the repose
Of her soul az 2 a. m Relatives and friends in
vited 90 attend eI
HARRISON-On Thursday. March ~. 1892
JAMES ". HARRISON SR-. AZ a-l5 p. m.
Funeral private. saturday. from his late res
idence, Ninth and philadelphia Streets. Coagrcs
Heights, ID. c. Please omit flowers. n2l-2
TH0MPSON-On THURSDAY. March %. 1909, at
o. clock b. M. az his late residence al seventh
Street southeast. after . long and painful lines
WILSON r., beloved husband % Frances A
Thompson. aged 81 years
Notice % funeral hereafter.
san Francisco papers please copy nj
MRIGHT-Thursday morning March 90. I00s
y siE DEAlLEH WRIGHT. after short illness
borne with Christian fOrtitude. aged a. years
BLESSED are the dead who die in the lord -
Funeral from late residence g-6 street -or1th-
west, 90 O'Clock, sunday. March q nj
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MILES, PLAIN WORDS
STIR ARMY CIRCLES

which has existed for so long between
General Miles on the one hand and the
President and Secretary q War on the
other. Beginning. under this Administra-
ton. with General Miles expression Of
opinion on the Schley case. which called
forth . singing rebuke from President
Roosevelt, the breach was widened by the
publication of the Commanding Generals
proposition that he be sent 20 the Philip
pines and settle the troubles there by
choosing delegations Of Cubans and Porto
Ricans TO mix with the Filipino people
and assure them Of the benefcent rule OF
the United States.
Now, there is likely to be an open
rupture on account OF the report that
General Miles told the Senate committee
Yesterday that the pending army reor-
ganization bill was framed by the Secre-
tary Of War for the express purpose OF
allowing him TO promote his personal IA
vorites and because OF his statement that
under It it would be possible for the
President TO create military despotism
by promoting his favorites OF his own
party. so that In case there should be
poucital trouble. the President could re
ly upon his partisans TO do his will
Authority for Retirement.
This kind OF talk is not palatable to
General Miles superiors, and while they
may feel themselves debarred from bas-
ing any official action upon this testi-
mony. It is believed to be quite probable
that the President will avail himself in the
near future OF thu authority to place
General Miles on the retired list. Section
1244 OF the revised statutes says:
when an officer has served fOrty-fve
years as commissioned officer, or is
sixty-two years old, he may be retired
from active service at the discretion OF
the President"
It is therefore clearly within the power
OF the President to retire him at this
time II he should so decide.