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The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Unfortunate Advice.

A most peculiar libel suit is the
re suit of letter to the sentiment
editor of New York newspaper.
Somebody wrote to this editor
asking advice in some marital
troubles, and making. in course of
! il, some admissions decidedly dam
aging to the writer. The name
signed was that of n Pennsylvania
gentleman of respectable family
and history. who was in course of
time Mortified to see il in print at
! tached to an epistle which, he
claims, he never wrote. TO make
matters worse. the sentiment ed
itor appeared to think that an ex-
ample should be made of this par
ticular correspondent, and deliv-
cred a short sermon on the de-
pravity of married men who do not
behave themselves. The upshot of
the whole matter is that the Penn
sylvanian intends to have satisfac
tion from the paper for using his
name in that way.
1t is difficult to see how things
of this sort can be prevented, un-
less by making a rule that no.
body's name shall ever be printed
in these refined agony columns of
the newspapers. That would guard
against embarrassment arising
from the unscrupulous use of
somebody else's name by persons
who write letters on delicate sub |
jects. 1t might also, in some in- |
stances, save the writer's of the |
letters considerable embarrass- !,
ment in after years.
1t is safe to say that two-thirds
of the girls and young men who
pour out their inexperienced
hearts to the editors of sentiment
columns will live to wish they had
done nothing of the kind. There
is a time in the career of almost
everybody when a confidant seems
essential; and if the confidant is
not discreet, or the revelations be
of too intimate n nature, trouble
IS likely to ensue. 1t really seems
as if it would be a good thing to
have an impersonal confession box
nous heart-revelations could be
placed. so that the writers thereof
would be saved from doing some
thing desperate.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Old Trinity Church Again.

In this Wayne county village tClyde)
is the Oldest church pipe organ in the
United States. Additional interest at
taches to the instrument from the reason
that it was the first whose pipes gave
music for the worshipers in old Trinity.
New York city. The organ is now occu-
pying a place of repose and honor due
to the dignity of old age in the chapel of
St. Johns Episcopal Church. 1t has had
a somewhat remarkable career from the
time II came to the New World as a royal
gif. to the day its place was taken in the
country church by rival OF more mod
ern make.
The organ was installed in old Trinity
as a mark Of Queen Anne's special favor
to the Englishmen who had made New
Amsterdam into New York. The gift was
received with the royal command that
IL should never be sold, but that when
the parish could AFFORD better one it
should be transferred to a church which
had no organ. After many years the old
instrument was set up in Trinity Church.
Utica. where 1t was used for more than
two decades.
Still honoring the precept of Queen
Anne, although times had changed and
royal commands had little effect among
the people Of the new States, the organ
was sent here IN 1876, and from that date
to 1884 it served ST. Johns Church. Once
It had q narrow escape, for the church
was burned, but the parishioners bent
all their efforts toward saving the instru-
ment and succeeded. When the new in
strument was put in position in 1884 the
old Queen Anne's gift was removed to the
chapel, where for more than ten years
its KEYS have not been touched, but the
parishioners prize it highly.
The ancient instrument Is eight feet
in height, seven in width, and four in
depth, with on set of keys and six stops.
New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Smart Set Conspicuous in the After Church Easter Promenade
Many Beautiful Hats and Gowns
M and Mrs Payne Whitney to Cruise the Apode Which Be-
ing Placed in Readiness for Honeymoon Trip
the
Society at Easter Service.

Society was in conspicuous evidence
at the Easter services yesterday morning
and at the close of the ceremonies at
St. Matthew's, the Church Of the Cove
nant, and St. John's-all Of which are on
or near Connecticut avenue-that fash
ionable thoroughfare was alive with
handsomely gowned women and distin-
guished looking men.
Sunday promenading is not as popular
these days as in the c.ty's more provin-
cial past, but on Easter Sunday an ex-
ception is made in favor Of the old-fash-
toned custom, and the favored children
Of Fortune amuse themselves by stroll
ing along the boulevards to see and be
seen-thoush, Of course, NO really stylish
woman gets new gown especially for
the occasion, and everybody knows that
the traditional Easter bonnet-in fash
ionable circles, at least-is distinctly
thing Of the past.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
FALSE ART.

o goddess with sweet eyes and golden hair,
And cleaning arms Of true celestial mould!
No classic siren e'er had face more fair.
Thou spcakest-and no tale was ever told
In accents more divine by bard Of old;
But those smooth words strange under mean
ings bear,
Fen while the mad crowd cheer, their blood runs
cold.
For warnings from dead empires thrill the air
Then-miracle!-a shaft OF piercing light
(From Gods throne sent TO guide bewildered
mani,
As lightning which divides the tempcss rack,
Thine lnmost soul shows to the people sight
True Art hath mien like thine, o courtesan!
But her chaste heart is white. Thy heat is
black
Kate Epson Clark, in the Boston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Be Satisfied.

Be satisfied, Love is not given in
vain;
The poor, parched earth is greener for
the rain
The unasked heavens lavish, though
earth tried
Long time and strove against It, ard
denied
Her freshened flowers, her ransomed
fields of grain;
The rain hath saved; and so, for all
its pride.
Perchance unloved of thee a heart had
died.
Be satisfied.
Love on. until for Loves sake thou
disdain
All things less loyely-so to love is
gain,
Yea, is great gain; though all the
world deride
And hope grow weary, still whate'er
betide
Love on, high heart, and thou shalt
yet attain
Thy heaven, and the last want put
aside,
Be satisfied.
Grace Ellery Claiming.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES.
Marshal Had Merry Time.

The town marshal of our place had
merry time the other day with hobo
who had appropriated box car for his
sleeping quarters" said Mr.. r. G. East
man. of Rock Hill, n. c., at the Riggs
House.
He did not want to rudely interfere
with the dreams of the tramp, so he
quietly slipped an oil stove in the car,
set a pan of butter that was deeply i'm
pregnated with formaldehyde upon it, ap-
piled a match and gently withdrew. 1t
could not have been over ten minutes
after the marshnl's exit before the fumes
of the villainous smelling stuff so i'm
pressed themselves on the olfactories OF
the sleeper that he awoke from visions
OF an elysium where unlimited beer and
food made life a grand. sweet song.
He woke with feeling that he was
smothering to death in hades, and the
yells lie set up could have been heard
mile. Citizens thought there was a riot
in progress. and excited crowds rushed TO
the depot to find out the cause of the
trouble Besides his cries, the hobo was
doing his best TO break out of the car. but
the door had been securely fastened and
his kicks and pounding were impotent.
AT last the officer released him, and
sorry looking specimen he was. with dis
heveled hair, bloodshot eyes and choked
utterance. Gasping for breath. he man
aged to humble that another five minutes
of that purgatory would have killed him.
Then he was told to take his choice be-
tween emigration and the local rockpile,
and it didn't take him a second to make
tracks for a healthier climate"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
The Kentucky Legislature.

"Our Kentucky Legislature that recent
ly adjourned came pretty near to break
ing the record for partisan enactments,"
said Mr.. X. J. Hampton, Of that State, at
the Ebbitt.
"One OF the rank performances of that
body was in an amendment to the law re-
quiring voters in cities of a certain class
to register. The law was amended to in
clude larger number Of towns. which
seemed innocent enough, but the stuldug-
specified that unless q voter presented a
certificate of registration he would for
felt his ballot.
The intent Of this cunning is apparent.
1t was meant to eliminate many Repub-
lican votes, the idea being that goodly
per cent of colored citizens could be
induced to part with their registration
certificates, and thereby become disquali-
fed as voters
Another sample of their high-class
statesmanship was in the abolition of
the ancient office of wharfmaster at
Louisville. The man who held the place
was a Republican, having been elected by
an outgoing beard Of safety of that polit-
ical complexion. There was no way TO
put II Democrat i'll the Office, and SO q
bill was passed for :ts discontinuance.
Immediately thereafter another bill YVES
introduced and passed creating the posi-
tion of superintendent of wharves-the
same old thing under a different name
and then the way was clear to give the
lob TO a Democrat"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Dubbed a "Yankee"

ITO people of Southern birth the word
Yankee had an extremely obnoxious
sound in the years right after the close of
our civil war said Mr.. T. c. Davenport,
of New Orleans, at the Shoreham.
Though l was too young to take up
arms. all my kin were in the Confederacy,
and, of course, my sympathies were of the
stalwart secession kind. In my teens I
went to Germany to study, and before 1
had been at Heidelberg a fortnight l got
into the only serious difficulty Of my life.
1T came about by the innocent appli-
cation OF the word Yankee. One OF my fell
low-students thus stigmatized me. and,
being young and hot-blooded l quarreled
with him flereely, and very foolishly on
my part, as didn't know that all Ameri-
cans We're Yankees TO Europeans. The in
suits that were passed, of course, admit
ted OF no other recourse than a duel
'I was nothing like the equal OF my ad-
versary with the sword, and he carved
me very neatly, though the scar doesn't
show much now. After the lapse of these
years the memory OF that fight makes me
smile. particularly as haven't the slight
est objection now TO being dubbed q ran-
kee.'
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
4 Public Spirited People.

"A characteristic of Indianapolis peo-
pie is their public spirit and stong pride
in their city" said Mr.. William P. Jung
claus, a prominent contractor of the
Hoosier capital. who is guest of the
Raleigh.
They appreciate the fact that they
have one Of the best and most progress
sive towns in the Union, and nearly every
man is doing his level best to help on its
development. Our ambition is not satis-
fed at having forged ahead of Cincinnati
in the race for commercial and Industrial
supremacy; there are achievements ahead
of US.
We are proud of our wide and we'll
paved streets, our numerous factories, our
grand soldiers monument that eclipses
any statue in the world, our magnificent
hotel. and expect to be proud of fine
s2.000,00 postoffice and Federal court
building, which will be erected in tho
next two years"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Buckeye State Candidates Ruse.

Representative Tompkins of Ohio tells
an amusing story of The way in which
candidate for office out in the Buckeye
State managed to straddle mooted ques-
tion so as sto satisfy two opposing fac
tions and carry the election. The candi
date was addressing an assemblage of
voters when someone asked him II he
would vote for n certain measure which
was dividing public opinion at that time.
Il will" replied the speaker and be-
fore he could proceed further the advo-
Gates of the measure burst forth in tu-
multuous applause. When it had subsided
he continued not" Then 1t was time
for the antis to shrek their approval and
they did so with deafening yells of de-
rision at those who had rejoiced too soon,
remembering that ne who laughs last
laughs longest.
Then the second outburst was Quieted
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Failed to Get a Direct Reply.


When / was at Orange. Va. not long
ago." said Representative Maynard of
Virginia. 'T met Judge Blank, a very in
teresting character.
1T was said about the Judge that no
one could get the old fellow to answer a
question direct. There were several in
our party at the time the statement was
made.
LII bet two cold quarts said one
Of the party, that il l meet the Judge and
have the opportunity to ask him just one
question I'll get direct answer of yes
or no.
"'All right was the rejoinder. You
shall meet the judge and Just at that
moment the Judge was observed coming
down the road toward the tavern.
Say, just one question: broke in the
fellow who had made the bet. Has the
judge any particular weakness
"'Yes. it's mint iuleps. He'd rather
have a mint julep than big dinner any
time. He has never been known to drink
anything else for the past forty years
Judge Blank soon reached the tavern,
where he met with a warm reception. He
was introduced to us all. And in few
minutes the one who had made the wager
engaged the judge in conversation. After
little sparring the fellow who wanted
to win the two quarts said:
by the way, judge, do you like mint
juleps?'
The judge looked at him and then at
the rest of us. Repeating the question
he replied:
We'll, l reckon. I know every mint
patch between here and Culpeper.' A shout
of laughter greeted this, and the fellow
who asked the question manfully said:
I'm Irish, l loose"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
CECIL RHODES AS A PHILANTHROPIST

Cecil Rhodes a
of
before the found ou
from of
scheme
be
strengthening imper,ac
conditions
nd the adva of mankind
in
oft different
ly to timean
dintoe he
ticipated o. from it
project
VII he probably dreamed of.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
No More Gambling.

Recent severe ti-gambling laws
passed in our State have thrown a damrer
On the knights of the green CLOTH" said
Mr.. C. X. Vinton, of Helena, Mont, at the
Arlington.
Faro bank and poker rooms that Of
yore did a thriving business have been
forced to close their doors. The officers
of the law have generally gone in for
strict enforcement Of the statute. and
have not hesitated to make arrests. The
gamblers at first thought that they could
successfully fight the law, but public
opinion was behind it. and they were
forced to succumb."
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

shall not lose any sleep on account of Wash
mgton. The preparations for the encampment
are in most satisfactory state, and depart for
home with the assurance that of the Grand
Army can leave everything to the pubc-spirited
citizens of the Capital with every assurance that
everything will be well and properly done.
| came here with absolutely no knowledge
as to what had been accomplished, but the ener
getic and business like way in which the work
has been undertaken by the various committees
has proved than satisfactory. The
rangements are further advanced than is usual at
this early date
l believe that we will have a very large en-
campment, possibly larger than the one held here
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT


ten years ago, and certainly larger than any of
recent years
One of the most commendable features of the
encampment, and one the carrying out of which
will distinguish this gathering from any ever
before or ever to be held, is the proposed laying
of the corner stone of the new Memorial Bridge
connecting Washington with Arlington. l have
urged upon Speaker Henderson his support of
the measure, and believe that no difficulty will
be experienced in carrying out the project.
l have made a number of very pleasant ac
quafntances while in Washington, have been
royalty treated by the people, and appreciate the
courtesies that have been extended to me by the
press.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.

and the willy offceseeker continued, AN
swer that question" There was NO one
left to laugh or applaud then. for the
entire audience had fooled itself by too
speedy approval, and SO great was the re-
spect that this clever ruse commanded
among the voters that they concluded that
he was a pretty good man for the ONCE,
and registered their endorsement on elec-
tion day.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Church Dangers.

by the way said lady at dinner
party, do you know that there are times
when 1t is dangerous to enter an Epis-
copai church,"
When is that, madam" said the
Bishop. with dignity, strengthening him
self up in his chair,
why" she said, vt is when there is
a canon in the reading desk. a great gun
In the pulpit, when the Bishop is charg
ing the clergy. the choir is numbering
tho anthem, and the organist is trying 10
drown the choir."-facilc Ckurchman.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Preparing for q Cruise.

Col. Oliver H. Payne, Of New York, is
having his big steam yacht Aphrodite
hastily prepared for a cruise in European
waters. The yacht, according to a report
from New York, is destined to be turned
over by the colonel to his nephew, Payne
Whitney, and his bride. formerly Miss
Helen Hay.
According to rumor, which has been In
terestingly busy in the matter Of the en-
gagement Of Miss Alice Hay to Mr.. Jamer
W. Wadsworth, jr., Miss Hay will spend
the summer in Europe with Mr.. and Mrs.
Payne Whitney. She has almost entirely
recovered from her Illness and was look
ing almost as girlishly radiant as ever
when out driving yesterday.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Wedding Anniversary.

The nftieth anniversary of the wedding
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Sailor was
celebrated last Thursday evening at their
residence. 1929 N Street. The large par
lors were beautifully decorated with flow
ers. At the conclusion of the musical
and literary exercises the guests were in
vited to adjoining rooms where the re-
freshment tables were spread. Quite .
large number were present to congratu-
late the couple. The participants In the
programme were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. W, Cattell. cf Woodbury., N. j.; Mr..
and Mrs. George Melting, Mrs. Samuel
Emery. New York City; Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Frear, and Mrs.
Cabell.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Meeting of Arts Club.

The Columbia Heights Arts Club met at
the home of Mrs. Melvin, 140S Sheridan
Avenue. Mount Pleasant, Thursday last.
The paper on Pascal was presented by
Mrs. Fannie B. Ward. Mrs. Melvin sang
Let Ne Dream Again and Annie Lau-
rie," Mrs. J. H. Jennings recited Archie
Dean" and Miss Florence Redway sang
Going TO Market"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Returned From Fishing Trip.

Mr.. Frank E. Jenson, of Capitol Hill,
has returned from fishing trip to South
ern Maryland. He was accompanied BY
two young sons and by Mr.. John Alexan-
der, OF Baltimore. The trip was made In
Mr.. Jenson's yacht Seagull.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Senator Hawley's Offer

Of Connecticut, offers $1,000 for shot at
an anarchist. Raised bids from France,
Italy, and Russia may be expected in the
next mail
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
To Sing at Musicale.

The singing class organized by Mrs.
Herbert Wadsworth in the winter, and
which is composed of number of young
people in the official and diplomatic set,
will sing at a musicale for which Mrs.
Wadsworth has issued invitations.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Informally at Home.

Mrs. L. B. Swormstedt will be at home
informally next Thursday. when she will
have with her her cousin, Miss Annette
Gates
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
And So NAV the Flag.

ct. Paul Dispatch-The flag that never
comes down where it once goes up will
20 down in Cuba May 20. But desc
bones shall rise again"
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
An Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B. Austin have
announced the engagement of their daugh-
ter. Miss Mary Livingston Austin, to
Lieut.. Charles Longstreet Poor, United
States Navy.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
A Trust That Isn't q Trust.

Indianapolis News-stop calling SEN
ator Jones q monoplist, Hasn't Mr.. Bryan
told you that the Round Cotton Bale
Company was not trust?
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Because He Can Swim.

Indianapolis News-General Wood is
said TO be in training for General Miles
place. The next thing we may hear is
that Funston has been made admiral Of
the navy.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
In the City on Business.

Mr. John o. Morrison, Of Denver, Col.
is in the city to attend to business that
will keep him here for a month He is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Moxon, Of Cap
itol Hill.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Harkl From the Tomb.

Milwaukee Sentinel-W. J. b. continues
10 break the profound peace Of the Dem
ocratic cemetery.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Planning New Church.

Bishop satterlee is planning TO build
brick sanctuary on the grounds of the
Episcopal Cathedral on the Tenleytown
Road.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
The X-Ray in Virginia.

Norfolk Virginian Pilot-H an Xray
was invented that would show up the
heart in its true light, there are lots
OF church members who would be on the
blacklist
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Sunday Cruise Projected.

Messrs. Hamilton E. Lewis and John
Stephans have fitted up a grain sloop.
which they purchased In Baltimore some
time ago. for vacation boat. and have
invited several friends for an ali-day
cruise next Sunday.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

Anv rerson Morning Afternoon or Sunday
Times any stand Washington suburban
towns on railroad trains elsewhere favor by notifying
Times Corner Tenth and Washington d
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Home From Mississippi.

DR.. and Mrs. ]. d. Miles are home from
a pleasant tour through Mississippi and
other Southern States.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Brown, who
spent the winter at 907 Thirteenth Street,
will return today to their home at Ia
koma Park.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

The Carnation Club will give it's third
dancing reception April at the National
Rifles Armory.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
To Live at the Farragut.

Mrs. Frank Hildt Walker has taken
apartments at the Farragut. She has
with her her sister, Miss Martin.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Returned From Florida.

Mr.. Frank H. Smith and his daughter.
Mrs Holden, have returned from Florida,
where they spent several weeks.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Visiting Her Mother.

Mrs. Ruby Tully Seely. of Dunkirk, N.
J., is visiting her mother at Sos Howard
avenue.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Mrs. Catlin's Dinner Dance.
Carnation Club Dance.

Mrs. Catlin will give dinner dance
this evening at the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
TOWN POINTS. POSTAGE PREPAID.

EVENING EDITION. one year. 81: 81.
months, $1.5O; three months. 80 cent.
Evening and Sunday, one year. %: six
months, S2.5o; three months, &I.2j.
Moi ming, Evening. and Sunday, ono year,
SO, six months. 65; three months S2.5)
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
To Sail for Europe.
Return to Takoma Park.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Mum will sail
for Europe the latter part of April.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

SUBSCRIPTION RATES TO OUT OF
S0RNING EDITION. one year. 80; six
months, $3.50; three months, Hi.25. Morn
ms and Sunday. one year. s.; six months,
s3.oO; three months, S1..6. Sunday edi-
On only, one year, So; sia months, u;
.Eree month, 30 cents.