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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

day afternoon at Mrs. C. F. Woods. 81
East Capitol street. Mrs. Robt B. Bare was
elected a member. The roll call, Climate
Flora and Fauna of India" was responded
to generally. The two papers read were
The Languages of India by Mrs. A. M.
Condra, and 'Tombs, Palaces and Temples
of India" by Mrs. l.. A Sadler On motion
the club adjourned to meet at the residence
OF Mrs. A. c. Webb 80 D street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

Mr.. w. Silas Sheetz and Mrs Carobel
Wallis were married yesterday afternoon
by Rev. ]. NJ. Gill of the Central NJ. p
Church. The bride and groom left later for
North Carolina, where they will spend
short time with the relatives of Mr..
SheetZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

Mrs. James Dreamer of Philadelphia is
again visiting her old school friend, Mrs.
Ben Miller, on street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

Miss Mamie r. Kurtz of this city was the
maid OF honor yesterday at the wedding in
Baltimore of Miss Kidd and Mr. William
H. Russell. Mrs. Clara Goodwin, Mrs.
John D. kurtZ, Miss Ella Kurtz, Miss May
Coale and Col. William Drew of this city
were present at the event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

Mrs. G. w. Bradley and daughter have
rented their house. 1922 18th street north
west, and are at 1889 Rhode Island avenue
for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

The members of class q, Calvary Baptist
Sunday school, met at the home of their
teacher. Mrs. j. B. Kinnear in Takoma
Park, Tuesday night, and organized a class
club. The following officers were elected to
serve until October /, 1903: Lewis F. Dud-
ley. president; Frank E. Burke, vice presi-
dent; William H. Hotel. secretary, and
Ernest Burrell. treasurer Monthly meet
ings will be held at the homes of the differ
ent members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

The consular service and the men who fill those important positions, is a hobby with a number of the law makers, and particularly with Repre- sentative Adams of Pennsylvania, who says that he still has some hope that he would be able to get his bill for the reform of the service before the house. Mir Adams, when he was minister to Brazil twelve years ago, made care ful investigation of our consular sys- tenn and he then commenced cam paign for its organization under civil service rules in which he has never fall tered. With one exception, consider this bill the most important before con gress today" said Mir Adams. Every effort is being made to extend our for- eign trade, but no more successful movement could be inaugurated than along the lines of this bill It provides that our consular system shall be or ganized on a business basis, that our candidates for consulships shall pass an examination which shall demon strate their capacity to administer the important affairs of their office. Is it not ridiculous to entrust the affairs of this great country to body of men who, as a rule cannot speak the lam guage of the country to which they are assigned, and who know that there is every chance that they will be dropped from the service at the end of q four years term, who, therefore, have no incentive to perfect themselves for the work, and who are, as q class, men who must accept unproftable positions because they are unable to make living in their own country? Without losing sight of the notable exceptions, the class of men we ordinarily appoint as consuls are broken down business men, preachers or politicians, who are not capable of representing the coun- try or of furthering, in the slightest de- gree it's business interests. If We would put the consular service on business basis, provide adequate sal aries to competent men, give them as surance that faithful and efficient work meant certain promotion, in q word, make the service a career which would attract the best of our young men, we would be doing more to promote the foreign trade of the nation than any f1,inr oIca can think of ,'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
HEARD III PASSING

Beet sugar will be a dangerous thing to mention in republican con- gressional circles for q long time to come, and the seeker of white house fayors who mentions it will blast his hopes.
 No amount of congressional legis- lation will ever add anything to the that proposed is thoroughly distasteful to the average American, writes an exchange.
 The house has been breaking therec- ord again in the passage of private pension bills. 229 were put through ill single session the other day Where was Representative Talbert of South Carolina?
 Boston had a big time with it's com bination of Evacuation Day, St Pat rick's Day and Admiral Schley, and gave Mir Roosevelt another hint that the country does not regard the Schley case as settled.
 Senator Penrose's attempt to head off the movement for popular election of senators by proposing an increase of senators, based on population, was too transparent to amount to anything The people of this country demand popular election of senators, and they will get it some day, but they will never stand for giving the big states a larger representation fn the senate than the small ones.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
wEDEL AND HIS WINDMILL.

| The wrecking of an old mill at Hur- ley the other day in order that the ma terial might be used for other purpo- ses was of unsual interest to the peo- pie of that locality, for the reason that the structure had no counterpart on the earth's surface and was erected under the personal supervision of an amateur inventor who believed he solv- ed the problem of utilizing the high steam or other power.
 "Wind power was the hobby of 1 Cornelius Wedel, member of the col ony of Russian Mennonites living in the western part of Turner county, and the mill was erected to test his theory. Wedel was q man of some ingenuity. who claimed to have dicovered q new style of wheel and attachment which would completely revolutionize the modern systems of motive power The flour mill was built in the fall of 1893 by himself and another Russian named William Semur.
 Wedel was very anxious to put his theory to q test. He invested all the money he had i'll the mill and induced Semur to sell his valuable farm and in- vest the proceeds therefrom in the mill Then Wedel, still not having enough money to carry the project through, borrowed all he could, and f. nally got the mill finished and in run ming order. But it did not work just as expected and the first high winds took the fans off his wheel He was not wholly discouraged, however, and proceeded to repair it and put it in running order once more. But the wind took the fans off again. He could get no more funds to repair the mill and the disappointed inventor was forced to abandon the structure to his numerous creditors.
 The mill was four stories high. if was octagonal in shape, having q di- ameter of about twenty-eight feet at the bottom. 1t was very odd look ing, picturesque landmark, and for years had been q popular target for amateur photographers, wonderful playhouse for boys and rendezvous
 MRS AsToR ON SOCIAL LIONS. ord Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
MRS AsTOR ON SOCIAL LIONS

While the preference which Mrs. As tor expresses for European society may not be palatable to many in this country, some of her other views aDe well worthy the attention of Ameri- cans. The wild rush that so many Americans make after foreigners with titles is certainly extremely disgusting to people with refined tastes.
 It does not follow that there need be any prescription of well-bred foreign CTS because they have titles. When they come to America they should re- ceive courteous attention from those upon whom, for any reason, falls the duty of entertaining them. But the gaping crowds that assemble to stare, or, still worse, the individuals who without reason seek to thrust them selves upon the attention of these so- cial lions, not only expose themselves to ridicule, but give the visitors un- pleasant impressions of the character of our people. Such unsought and un- foreign visitors are generally prompted by vanity or q desire to borrow luster from them. Fortunately, such efforts often defeat their own purposes, but they are not the less displeasing for that reason.
 While this subject was suggested by the visit of Prince Henry, the remarks here made have only q remote refer- ence to him. As the representative of the German Emperor, Prince Henry was in q sense a public character, and was received as such. On the whole his visit seems to have gone off better than it is usual in similar cases. Nee essarily, there were some incidents to be regretted, but in general it appears that his reception was free from most of the snobbishness that is often dis played on the occasion of the visits of distinguished people. But Prince Henry travelled rapidly, and there was little opportunity for exploiting him as social lion.. The attentions shown him were of much the same nature as are extended to any distin- guished official of our own country. Besides, Prince Henry is man of af- fairs, who attends to his duties ill the German navy with q fidelity which en- titles him to respect, apart from his representative character
 X visitor such as this has nothing in common with the titled melodies from abroad who often come here for recreation or in quest of an American heiress, whose millions may enable them to pay the debts contracted in q career of dissipation. These people may be presumed to know their own business, and should be left free to people who have, or should have, no concern with them. Fierce efforts to capture them, to use them as the means of obtaining q little social dis tinction, argue q want of self-respect, and are altogether disgusting. There is no way of preventing foolish girls whose eyes are dazled by the splendor of title. from wrecking their lives by marrying these fortune-h hunters, but their parents and friends, who are older and should be wiser, ought not to aid or abet them i'll such folly.- Louisville-Courier Journal
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

When England has thoroughly de- populated Ireland the mother country can turn all her attention to the Boer war. It will not take so very long, either, at the rate it was carried on the last half century, only about 60 or 70 years. Here are a few statis- ties which show how the population of the emerald isle has decreased, while other countries have increased: ssrhe general facts of population are familiar to almost everybody, but they are seldom considered along with concrete instances of countries condition with Ireland. but possessing the full freedom of development and progress insured in national indepen- dence. Take few of these in- stances: There is Belgium. She had, in round numbers, 100000 of population in 1850, and has 6,S00,000 to-day. Ireland possessed in that year (after the great famine), over 7,oOO,0OO of people. To-day she has 4,450,O00 only. Denmark had 2,300,- GOO in the same year ds5O Since then she has been partitioned by Prussia, and deprived of Schleswig and Holstein, and yet the present pop ulation of the little farming Kingdom is over two hundred thousand greater  than it was half century ago, be- fore it's dismemberment by Bismarck. Norway, in 1850, had population of 1, 100000. To-day she has 2,200,O00. over 150 per cent in the same period; Portugal has added Il million and q half to her number; Holland nearly two millions; Sweden ono and q half; Switzerland nearly million: Bavaria, million and q half-alI within the lapse of the last fifty years. The pros.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Doan's Kidney Pills are for Sale at drug stores, or will be sent by mail on receipt of price, soc.
 Foster-Milburn Co.,, Sole Agents, Buffalo, N. Y.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Speaker Henderson's adyices from his home district are by no means satisfactory and he is thoroughly alarmed over his prospects for anoth- CT term i'll congress. His attitude on the tariff is understood to be what has weakened him in the district, where there are many republicans who agree with MT Babcock, that if the republi- cans refuse to reform the acknow- ledged abuses in the tariff, the people will elect a democratic congress to do it. If he had to do it over again it is doubtful if Mir Henderson would express the same tariff views, but he is where he cannot very well crawfish, owing to his having committed him. self too strongly ill personal letters, the authenticity of which cannot be questioned like statements in news paper interview.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Waterbury's smallpox situation is at tracting considerable attention around the state, and especially among those who formerly lived here, and who know the reputation Waterbury has had for cleanliness and good health. After reading Health Officer Kilmar- tins report in which he said that smallpox had been in our midst nearly q month before it was discovered by the health authorities. Editor Wells of the Hartford Post discourses as fol- lows: "The fact that seven cases of smallpox developed, ran their course and were not reported to the board of health, and that the health authorities knew nothing about the affair until several weeks after the recovery of the victims, is full of ugly possibilities. It the seven victims had medical treat ment, why weren't the cases reported to the authorities? Great laxity exist ed somewhere. Apparently nobody suspected The presence or SmaHpOA until the first batch of victims had got ten well. Consequently no precautions were taken to prevent the spread of the disease. The results are now being harvested. TEe incident of the seven, as related by the health officers, almost staggers belief. But there it is, and it must stand. But it wouldn't be sur prising if in his report on the general situation the health officer put in shiver or two in order to induce the people to hurry up and get yaccinated. That would be pardonable. Now that the health authorities realize the sort of proposition they are mp against they appear to be tackling it with yigor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
HE DIsLIKEs NEWSPAPERS.

|
 1 The emperor has strong dislike to the press. It is mainly owing to his own influence that the very modest measure of comparative liberty which the German press has enjoyed under his grandfather and father has been curtailed until even the semblance of it has almost disappeared. This. it may be well to say, is really contrary to the constitution, both of the em- pire and of Prussia, but, unfortunate ly, the current of political thought in Germany during the past decade has favored and facilitated this systematic suppression of the press. The courts all over Germany have assumed mora and more an attitude of downrignt hostility, and the practice of the higher Judiciary. the imperial court in Leip- Zig, has for many years been unfair. almost revolutionary. Judges and lawyers themselves have strenuously and persistently protested against tbe rising tide of reactionism.
 The. principal reason for the emnar- ors antipathy to the press is his per- sonal experiences, especially during tba nrst live years of his reign. when nub- llc opinion was considerably preiudiced against him, and when a great deal ,of bitter and unfair criticism was hurled at his head. 1t so happens that tha Kaiser is inordinately vain and ex- tremely susceptible to criticism and inpatient of it. He fears and hates particularly the English and American press because it exerts an enormous influence upon the opinion of the Wofld, his own country included and Is 0utspoken and energetic.
 The French papers he cares little about. because their political opinions on any non-F'rench topics or persons are held of little account outside of ffance. Then, too the French have for long time had q sort of sneaking regard for him.. Besides, no German emperor has the right to expect any thing but abuse from his hereditary foe.
 The German press is securely and eHectually muzzled. and the few ed ltors or correspondents who now and then KICK over the traces are silenced The rest of the European press does not count for much. but the English and American press. powerful, veal thy, enterprising and fearless. has d. ways been q great thorn in his side He minds the English leading papers more. of course, than the American, for obvious reasons. But of late, since the United States has developed an un- expected military. naval and political strength and commercial supremacy. he devotes much greater attention to it's press than he formerly did-New York World
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
WE DO NOT NEED PHILIPPINES

Our American republic has no busi- ness with an empire six thousand miles from its nearest port. Already the Philippines have cost us more than We can possibly realize from them, and they will continue to cost us dear " ln lives and money as long as we try to hold them. In Manila few seemed friendly to the civil government. Some even expressed wish that the Span 1ards might return to power, while the majority desired Filipino independ- ence. If possible, we should give them that blessing; but, in any event, we should no longer pay money in a mad effort to end war that can never be 1 stopped.
 There are several ways in which we might exchange the islands for terri tory nearer our borders. If England would cede us a portion of her North west territory and take in exchange the Philippines. it would be good l bargain on both sides While the eastern islands are of no account to us England could use them to advan- ta"e as an addition to her colonies in that part of the world. Manila would grow to tremendous size if it could have free trade with all the British colonies in it's neighborhood. and all the islands would be rapidly develop ed. The Northwest territory would make valuable addition to our north western states and would broaden our development along the Pacific coast. adding greatly to the commerce of San Francisco and other ports. If we ] hadn't already as much trouble as We can handle in the West Indies, would suggest that we might exchange the Philippines for the British West In- dies. for those islands are near enough to be le.-Congressman David A. De Armond in Success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Waterbury is talking of sending a delegation down to Washington to boom the project for an appropriation for public building in the Brass city. Hartford Post.
 And why not, pray? If ever q city was entitled to q public building sure ly it is Waterbury's turn now. And then, you see, it will help Us in our eff fort to arise from the ashes, and put new life into the men who saw their business wiped out i'll a few hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
HOW TO CURE THE GRIP

Remain quietly at home and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as di- rected and a quick recovery is sure to follow. That remedy counteracts any tendency of the grip to result in pneu- monia, which is really the only serious danger. Among the tens of thousands who have used it for the grip, not one case has ever been reported that q not recover. For sale by all druggists. ordered condition of the stomach and constipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these disorders and cure the headache. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Hubar e Co.
 l2i South Main Street.

There's advertising every day,
 And each on fancy lines: There's patent cures for all diseases Except the use of wines. We know not if they tell the truth,
 But this we say to thee: For health and strength and merri-
 ment,
 Drink Fenton's Breakfast Tea There are many imitators
 Of our business and our art, And there may be some pretenders
 Who may fancy they are smart. But we stand before the public
 As solid as can be, And the best produce from China
 Is Fenton's Oolong Tea. We are not fnonopolistic
 Iii the race for mundane game; We'll treat you well whene'er you call At Jefferson and South Main. That is an old established house
 Where many things are free. And all our goods are up to date. Like Fenton's Ceylon Tea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1902.

Here is the Hartford Post man, who hasn't a chick nor a child, nor grown up daughter, worrying over the Easter hat problem, as though his heart would break, or, worse still, as though he had a few hats to pay for and his pocket, book had gone broke.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

gress in industries and in wealth has been, in almost all these instances, in. keeping with the increase of pop ulation, while, on the other hand, there is q greater relative amount of pauperism in Ireland to-day, in pro portion to people, than there was in 1S5C.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Mrs c. E. Van Deusen of Kflbourn. Wis, was afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation for a long time. She says: 1T have tried many preparations, but none have done me the good that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets have.' These tablets are for sale at all drug stores. Price 25 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
More
 Waterbury Proof.

Mrs No B Elm subject attacks kidney disease rheumatism Sometimes latter sometimes painful in all of it attack and for Doans Kidney Pills to H. W. Lakes drug greatly benefited relieved This and have hesitation recommending valuable tion Doan's Kidney Pills"
The Washington times., 1902-03-12
NAVY ORDERS.

Capt. F. W. Dickins, to Washington.
d. c.. and report to Rear Admiral ]. c.
Watson for duty as member OF Naval
Examining Board March II.
Capt. w. w. Mead. Departments order.
sth inst. modified; report for duty as
member Board Inspection and Survey,
April /, instead of April q.
Ensign A. Kautz, detached Marietta
when discharged treatment Naval Hos
pital, New York, to Cincinnati.
Lieut.. T. Washington. detached Illinois,
etc. March II. and hold himself in
readiness for duty as aide on personal
STAFF of Rear Admiral R. D. Evans.
Warrant Machinist ]. W Murray, de-
tached SOlace, on arrival at Guam and
report to the Governor NJ that place for
such duty as he may assign.
Acting Warrant Machinist W. z. Stiles,
detached navy yard. Mare Island, Cal,
etc. to Solace.
Gunner c. Morgan, detached Pensacola
etc. to Washington, d. c.. March 81, for
examination for promotion then home and
wait orders.
Rear Admiral C. II. Wadleigh, commits
stoned from February 8, 1902.
Chaplain b. r. Patrick, appointed from
March 3. 1902.
Paymaster's Clerk r. J. Little, ap-
pointed. (San Francisco)
Commander J. p. Mickley. retired, died
March 8, 1902.
The Washington times., 1902-03-12
CAMBRIAN MUSICALE.
Welsh Society Makes Merry With Verse
and Song

The Cambrian, a Welsh society, met
Monday evening at the residence of Dr.
and Mrs. Thomas j. Jones. IN Georgetown.
DR.. Jones, who is president OF the So
ciety. welcomed the members and deliv-
cred brief address on st. David, the pa
tron saint of Wales.
A musical and literary programme fol-
lowed which included the following
Piano solo, Miss Annie St Claire; read
ing. DIR. Jones; vocal trio, Prof. and Mrs.
Stephens. Mrs. Brown; recitation. Mr. r.
J. Jones; vocal solo. Mrs. G. Evans read
ing. Mrs. L. B. Jones: vocal solo. Prof.
]. w. Stephens; remarks. Mr.. J. A. Reece;
vocal solo. Mr. Griffith Evans; accompa-
mist, Miss VI. ID. Bennet.
Among those present We're. Miss Fannie
Loanc. Florence S. Harries, A. Il. VIII
liams. Helen Loane, X. Miller. L. Rob
erts, Leila ]. Reece, Ida Bennill Messrs.
William Rhinemiller. William Bennet, G.
Holland Williams, X. ]. Jcnes, J. F. Rob
erts. ]. A. Reece. John b. Jones. Mr. and
Mrs. T. c. Williams. Mr.. and Mrs R. F.
Jones, Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Stephens, Mr.
and Mrs. Griffith Evans. and Mesdames
ID. Z. Brown and Susan V. Busbee