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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
The Consumes League.

There was an enthusiastic meeting
at Wellesley College the other day
in the interests of the Consumers
League. This organiza ton has done
considerable amount of work.
though not everybody has even heard
of it, 1t is intended to be block
in the way of the sweatshop, and is,
in brief, a league of women who are
determined to buy no garments which
are made at starvation prices. The
officers of the league make it their
business to find out where such gar
ments are sold and prepare black
list of tie stores which deal in them:
and they have also white list OF
the places in which other and more
honestly made articles can be found
1t may be doubted whether any such
organization will abolish the sweat
shop, or even be much of an obstacle
in its way. because all commercial
evolution is on lines so broad that
few clubs are powerful enough to in
terfere with it. The great masses OF
buyers of these garments are not
women who belong to the Consumers
League or any other club. They are
workingwomen. the wives Of working
men, and women Of narrow means and
little spare time. They simply can
not afford TO disregard what seems to
them economy. and they are not likely
to pay fifty cents for an article when
they can get one which is to all APP
pearances just as good for thirty
To tell them that the one article |
is honestly made and the other is not,
will not affect their action in the |
least. In the first place, they can
not easily be reached by anybody in
terested in giving them the informa-
tion. and in the second place they
would be quite likely not to believe il |
when they heard. In short, they are
likely TO argue that by Joining auy
such movement they will lose money |
and be sure of helping nobody, where |
as if they buy where they can buy
cheapest they will have money TO |
spend on such charity as they may see |
fit TO bestow. This may not be verv
good reasoning. bat it is the kind |
which will be opposed TO the Con
sumers' League.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

question. She has been in posses
sion and her title and possession
have been undisputed since she re-
sumed possession in 1917, pursuant
to the act of Congress of the pre-
ceding year. More than quarter
of century has since elapsed. She
does not complain of the retroces-
sion. The political departments of
her government, by their conduct,
have uniformly asserted her title,
and the head of her judicial depart
ment has expressly affirmed it. The
United States have not objected.
No murmur of discomfort has been
heard from them" En- PEASANT.
note the have" and them" "On
the contrary. Congress by more
than one act has recognized the
transfer as settled valid fact.
Both parties to the transaction have
been and still are entirely satisfied
Then the court proceeds to dis
cuss the consequences if the retro
cession We're declared invalid, as is
now again sought: Serious conse-
quences would follow. part of them
would be that all the laws of the
State passed since the retrOcessiOn
as regards Alexandria County were
void; taxes have been Illegally as
sessed and collected; the election
of officers and the payment of their
salaries were without warrant of
law
1t is evident from these extracts
how the court viewed the question,
and if it had seen the necessity how
it would then have decided it. 1t
had no desire to open Pandora's box
of legal evils and empty it on Vir-
ginia. A quarter of a century has
passed since that decision, and fifty
five years of mutual acquiescence in
the act of Congress and the act of
Virginia have elapsed.
Virginia. one of the high contract
ing parties, is still content. No
great public reason exists why the
United States are not still content.
No action by any Of them has been
taken or even suggested why this
compact made by the United States
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS
TO RAISE DISTRICT REVENUE.
By F. L. SIDDONS.

The chairman District
trict Commissioners District
make deficiency
ed them draft his This they did and
Notwithstanding almost universal the scheme,
commended
pass
making this
posed
the which
franchises NOTHING They
generosity
o the a equitable
insisted much could be obtained
from this. the Legitimate subject taxation
Mcmillan, will deliberately fit the of the
District unwecome and personal and occupation
aforesaid public
real their contributions
o
sion OF This in their report just published
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

with Virginia more than half cen
tury ago should be sought to be
broken by one of the parties. Now
and then the 1--WE sma'" voice of
some Alexandria County real estate
dealer squeaks up his egoistic and
mercenary appeal to make the ju-
dicious grieve. Now and then some
good lawyers take shot at the
retrocessiOn just to keep their hand
in, but no substantial arguments
are presented.
One saws: "The United States
cannot give territory away; hence
the act is void"
The answer is: The United States
have not given their territory
away; they have not given an acre
away. Alexandria County is still
part of the United States, and sub
ject to its laws. Congress has sim
ply given back to Virginia some of
their jurisdiction over the terri torv
which Virginia once ceded 10 the
United States.
Lapse of time and acquie scence
bar claims between individuals, and
Vattell and Wheaton, on the law of
nations. both declare that "the law
of prescription applies to nations
with the same effect as between in
dividuals. and this is approved by
the Supreme Court, and further
says the Supreme Court: I'm cases
involving the action of the political
departments of the Government,
the judiciary is bound by such ac-
ton" Virginia claims that estoppel
in this respect.
1t would be an act of political dis
honor for the United States, after
fifty-five years of acquiescence in
compact made by them and satisfac-
tory to the other party, to rescind
that compact and confer on their
own court the power to decide upon
it against the protest of the other
high contracting party. The rules
of sublimated equity which should
govern lofty-minded nations forbid
such action.
| believe Congress and the SUI
preme Court would feel bound by
the justice of Virginia's position.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

The recent resolution introduced
in the House by Mr.. Greene of
Massachusetts. and in the Senate by
Mr. Mcmillan (by requesD. instruct
ing the Attorney General to file
suit in the Supreme Court of the
United States to test the constitu-
tionality of the act of Congress of
1916. retroceding to the State of
Virginia the territory now AleXan-
dria County and the larger part of
Alexandria City, meets with no
favor by Nirginians.
There is considerable fippant talk
and careles editorial writing about
this question. There seems to be
but slight possibility of Mr.. McMil-
lan's by-request bill becoming a
law, certainly not until every effort
has been made by Nirginia's Con-
gressmen to defeat it. Now and
then some datfy-down-dilly lawyer
profoundly announces that the ret
recession was clearly unconstitu-
tional.
1t may be interesting just now to
quote few extracts from the
unanimous decision of the Supreme
Court, clearly indicating its opinion
of the legality of the retrocession.
1t is the ease of Phillips vs.. Payne,
90 L. s.. 649. Phillips sued Payne,
the collector of taxes for AleXan-
dria County, to recover taxes paid
under protest on the ground that
Alexandria County was not legally
in Virginia. but was part of the
District of Columbia; that the act
of Congress of 1876 and the law of
Virginia reannexing the county.
We're contrary to the Constitution
of the United States, and therefore
Illegal and void.
The court decided that Phillips.
citizen, could not raise the question
that he could force upon the par
ties to the compact an issue which
neither of them desires to make"
But, in the opinion delivered in
1876, Justice Swayne for the court
said:
THE State of Virginia is de facto
in possession of the territory in
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
HOlIRnder-Mar Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Bessie May Hol-
lander to Mr.. Arthur E. Marks was SOL
emnized yesterday afternoon at the home
OF the bride, North Capitol and II Streets
Rev. DR.. Stern officiated. The groom and
his bride left for New York to spend their
honeymoon
Mr.. Marks is the advertising manager
of The Times, and bears with him the
best wishes Of hosts of friends. The we'd
ding gifts were both numerous and costly.
Miss Richa rdsOn's Birthday.
A very enjoyable birthday party was
given Tuesday night at the Palmer
House, 222 North Capitol Street, in honor
of Miss Aida May Richardson. who was
the recipient of many beautiful presents.
Following the serving of refreshments.
about 1880 O'Clock, dancing was enjoyed
Among those present we're: Mrs. Will
lam Barr. Mrs. Goebel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Dorny, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hey-
ers, of Cumberland, Nd; Mr.. William
Bell. of Baltimore; Mr.. Simon Bube, of
Elizabeth. n. j.: Mr.. John Logan, of Illi-
nois; Mr.. and Mrs. John Wakefield, of
Norfolk. Va; Mrs. Frank Richardson, of
Fredericksburg, Va; Mrs. Effie Porter,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Richardson and the
Misses Richardson, Grace and Ethel Por-
ter, Cora Paul, OF Iowa; Bessie Philips,
Lillian May Wakefield, and Florence Dor
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Palm Garden breakfast Party.

Mrs. Oscar Turner, of Kentucky, enter
tanned at breakfast In the palm garden
of the New Willard Tuesday morning. The
company included Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Tel
Ter, Mrs. Bayley. Mrs. Carmack. Mrs.
Scott, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Howrey, Mrs.
Seth Shepard, Mrs. Condit- Smith, Mrs.
Goodloe, Mrs. Mann. Mrs. Rixey, Mrs.
Bankhead. Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Wheeler,
Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Annie Randall Lancaster,
Mrs. Perry Heath, Mrs. Oscar V. Turner,
Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Culp, Mrs. T. N.
Jones, Mrs. Clay Evans. Mrs. Nash Mrs.
Lane, Mrs. Page Copper. Mrs. John w.
ferkes, Mrs. Overstreet, and Mrs. Hor
ton.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

A surprise party was given by the Wo-
mems Home and Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
Monday evening at the comfortable home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bosch, SIC Street
northeast, to DR.. and Mrs. H. H. Seltzer
it being the twenty-iifth anniversary of
their marriage). Dr. Settler is deacon in
the church and superintendent OF the
Sunday school. The ladies presented
them a silver fern dish. After amuse-
ments and instrumental solos by Mrs.
Keck and Mrs. Gerhard, all repaired to
the dining room and Iartook of refresh
ments. Those present, besides those
named above, were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Reinhardt, Mr.. and Mrs. Gearhardt, Mr..
and Mrs. Parkinson. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Bowdler, Mr.. and Mrs. Batson Mr.. and
Mrs. D. w. Keck, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Keck. Mr.. and Mrs. Manning. Mrs. R.
Bowdler. Mrs. Will Keck, Miss Maude
keck Miss Marie Keck. Miss Florence
Boesch, Mrs. Wines Mr.. Charles Seltzcr,
Mr.. Luther Boesch, Mr.. Raymond Bosch,
and Mr.. D. B. Klinger.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Evils of Intenpcrance.

Cleveland Plain Dealer-That extreme
ly venerable painter, the late Thomas
Sidney Cooper NJ. A, came within a year
of completing his century. Perhaps he
would nave done il. too. If il hadn't been
for the fact that he drank Scotch whIskey
three times day. at luncheon and at
dinner, and then a nightcap at the bed
cil
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Where BabcocI. Gets His Nerve.

Galveston ews-Congressman Bah
cock is very mulish. He refuses TO bulge
from his contention that the tariff on
products of steel should be lowered. since
we are selling these products to foreign
ers cheaper than we are selling them TO
our own people. Every now and then
he goes to the White House and comes
back with his nerve greatly strengthened.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
One on Representative Gibson.

congressman BrownIow and Gibson,
both representing East Tennessee con-
stituencies. met last evening in the lobby
of the Ebbitt, and after some words Of
welcome had passed. the latter said: Il
don't see why it is. Brownlow, that you
contrive to set so many more people into
Office than ! do. How do ycu manage it,
oh. that's easy enough" quoth Brown
low. It's through no trick of mine they
get olfice my constituents are able 10
stand the civil service test
But so are mine responded Gibson.
That's where you err" retorted his
colleague fer If they were they'd have
never sent you TO Congress, Gibson"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
The Conure.sman'. Dilemma.

Pittsburg Dispatch - Governor Taft
frankly admits that comparisons Of the
FiIipinos TO cara bso bulls or 10 ragged
Continentals" are equally pernicious. The
one enrages the natives and the other en-
eourages them. But what is Senator or
Congressman loaded with words to do?
Must he coDGne himself to faetsl
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
His FIRST Hill a Success.


Success attended Representative Kehoe,
OF the Ninth Congressional district of
kentucky, with his first bill. He passed
it through the House last Saturday with
the ease and grace of veteran member.
Just after Mr.. Dalzell had secured the
passage OF bill authorizing the CON
struction of bridge across the MOpon-
gahela River, the gentleman from the
Blue Grass State caught the Speakers
eye. and in less time than it takes to tell
it he had secured unanimous consent for
the consideration of his bill establish
ing a United States court at Catlettsburg.
in the Eastern district of Kentucky.
In answer to a question from Mr..
Payne, the Republican floor leader, Mr..
Kehoe stated that no Federal court was
held within $50 miles OF Catlettsburg nor
any within two Congressional districts
containing a population of $50, 900. Mr..
Kehoe was prepared to furnish any in
formation on the subject needed. and
made il perfectly clear why the court
should be established. There was no OPP
position and the bill went through The
member from the Ninth Kentucky dis
trict was warmly congratulated on his
success. =
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Il II It Current Fzess Comment Il # Il


Baltimore Herald-Loud noises in the
direction of the Venezuelan coast have
given birth to the suspicion that another
naval battle has ensued between the re
modelled tugboat owned by Mr.. Castro and
the armored cruiser Libertador, that for
merly plowed the historic waters of a
New York canal.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Whenever new story floats through
the House end of the Capitol it is at
once placed to the credit of Representa-
tive McAndrews of Illinois This is be-
cause the Illinois statesman possesses an
amending supply of stories which he gem
erously gives up when asked by his
colleagues in the cloakroom to tcll them
something new. \ party Of members in
the cloalroom yesterday were talking
about their experience at camp meet-
inqs, and commenting on some original
prayers when MIR McAndrewS said. so it
is reported:
I've heard any number Of original
prayers at camp meetings. and at re-
viyals, but none ever surpassed Ions
and fervent appeal delivered in a small
town in In0iana by young preacher, who
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
saIisbury's Government.

New York Evening Post-In gracefully
abandoning its projected naval station
and frowning fortresses at Wei-Hai Wei.
Lord salisburys Government gives fresh
point 10 the gibe of witty critic that his
Ministry has been one of coma tempered
by fits"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Matching Out Something.

Galveston News-The Senate is sit
ting" on the isthmian canal questions.
hence it would be unwise 10 guess as TO
what may be Matched. When that body
enters on the work of incubating he is
wild man who Will disturb 1t by remarks
as to what the result may be.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
New Picture of the Capitol.

Architect Woods of the Capitol is a
photographer of much experience and
skill. His latest work is one of the most
pleasing pictures he has ever made 1t
is photograph of the Capitol Building
taken from the southeast. an unusual
viewpoint. which has several points of
advantage. Mr.. Woods has had greatly
enlarged print made OF the photograph to
adorn his Office. 1t is oval in shape and
about twenty-four by thirty inches in
size. the mat and frame nearly doubling
this.
The exposure was made on day when
mist and sunlight combined to make the
atmosphere yellow and especially favor
able to picture of the white marble
building There is no glare discernible
and no unpleasant blank Wilderness
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Valentine Reception.

valentine reception was given Tues
day night at Fairmont Seminary, Four
teenth and Yale Streets, Columbia
Heights. Over 200 guests were present.
The reception rooms were beautifully
decorated with greens, cut flowers, and
palms, while from the corners OF each
room to the chandeliers were suspended
chains of valentines of red and green.
The walls were sprayed over with smilax,
tied with huge ribbons of red, while from
the centre of the rooms were suspended
bouquets of orchids.
The guests were received by a recep-
ton committee composed of Miss Erma
Richardson. Miss Alberta Taylor. Miss
Lita Bell Cash. Miss Philadelphia Strader,
Miss Emma Nading. and Miss Mary Cor
gas. The young ladies who composed the
entertaining committee were Miss Bea-
trice l. Ward, Miss Fannie Kline, Miss
Lige Dumas, and Miss Jennie Jean Smith.
At $50 o'clock dancing commenced and
continued until late hour. During inter
missions refreshments were served in the
spacious supper room.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Mrs. Hanna on for Georgia.

Mrs. and the Misses Hanna, wife and
daughters of Senator Hanna. and Miss
Phelps left yesterday for Townsville,
Ca, to remain until the middle of next
month While away they will be the
guests of the Senator's sister, Mrs. Jones,
at Townsville.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.

was very fond of using big words to ex-
press simple ideas. After an elaborate
prayer he finished by saying, Forgive us
all our sins, which are multifarious-
tfat is. of many kinds-and hetcrogene-
Ous-that is, OF different kinds.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Mrs. Fairbanks to Receive.

Mrs. Fairbanks will receive today from
to g. She will be assisted by the ladies'
Of tine Indiana delegation in Congress.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

MIR. Nasten. Chief Clerk of the First
Assistant Postmaster General went to
Chicago yesterday on business connected
with the department. Mr. Roach is act
ing chief clerk during Mr.. Masten's alb
sence.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Two great paintings by Albert Operti,
representing scenes in two of the Gov
eminent Arctic expeditions. have lain in
the sub-basement of the Capitol accu-
mulatiDg dust for several years, waiting
for Congress to appropriate money for
their purchase. A bill was introduced in
the Senate a few days ago which proposes
that they be bought the price TO be paid
being fixed at $4,000. 1t is thought prob
able that the Government will soon be-
come their owner.
One of the canvases is entitled The
Highest North of All Time" and pictures
a scene in the expedition of Brainard
and Lockwood The other is Camp CLAY;
or, the Rescue of Lieutenant Greedy and
Party" 1t is proposed by the bill that
the first be bought by the Secretary of
War and the second by the Secretary of
the Navy.
The pictures went to the Columbian
Exposition at Chicago with the Govern
ment pictures. but except for this tenn
porary exhibition have not been on view
since they were deposited in their pres
ent resting place.
Both pictures are historical in the
sense that the figures shown are like
nesses of members of the expeditions por-
trayed.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Mr. william H. Rupp is lying critically
ilI at his home. 1717 $ Street northwest
Mr.. Rupp has been i'll for several months
but not until yesterday did his illness take
a serious turn.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Mems Club banquet.

banquet was given at the Riggs
House Tuesday evening by the young men
OF the Eastern Presbyterian Church.
Covers were laid for about thirty.
The guests of the evening were Dr. H.
G. Underwood, D. D.. medical missionary
from Korea. and j. Thilman Hendrick and
H. NJ. Thatcher. C. G. Morgan. acting as
master of ceremonies, called for the fol-
lowing toasts: The Present Need of
Our Church. Rev. T. C. Easton, DID,;
Tine Press NJ. T. Hyer; Mems Clubs"
J.. T. Hendrick; Men in Korea" DR..
H. G. Underwood, DID,; Tine Medical
Profession" DR.. W. F. Gatchel The prin-
cipal topic Of discussion was the forming
of a mems club. A temporary organiza-
tion was formed and officers elected, as
follows: c. G. Morgan, president, and
DR.. w. F. Gatchel, secretary. By a
unanimous vote of these present it was
decided tc call the organization THE
Mems Club of The Eastern Presbyterian
Church"
Committees were appointed as follows:
Organization-Rev. T. C. Easton, DID,;
NJ. 7. Hyer. T. B. Sergeant. V. d. Lacey,
D. n. Hoover. Membership-P H.
Geddes. D. H. Oertly. j. B. Mackenzie.
Enter tdihliieHl-S. j. vaughn, l. L.
Jones, H. F. Patterson. One of the most
pleasant features of the evening was
when every man present rose and sigui-
fed his intention of becoming a charter
member. The men present were Rev.
7. C. Easton. DID,: Rev. H. G. Under
wood DID,; ! T. Hendrick, D. H. Cert
ly ]. B. Mackenzie, James Austin, NJ.
Hands, V. D. Lacey, s. ]. Vaughn, E. K.
Depuy. DR. W. F. Gatchel, ]. W. Austin,
C.. o. Ruedy, c. Gather, VI. T. Hyer. D.
y. Hoover. \. G. Cole, 5. p. Richards,
P. H. Geddes. ]. Fl. Bishop. c. Fl. Weaver.
II. A. AUSTIN H. NJ Thatcher. II. F. Pat
terson, T. l. Jones, T. B. Sergeant, c.. G.
Morgan.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Mr. and Mrs. William jenkins, of % Q
Street northwest, will leave next Monday
for the Charleston Exposition and other
points of interest in the South.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
VIRGINIA'S SIDE OFz5THE
RETROCESSION QUESTION.
BY ANDREW A. LIPSCOMB.


curth power o uit t tthe1 tofue g contracting
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Entertain the Literary Society.

Mr.. and Mrs. John ". Foster will en-
terrain the Literary Society Saturday
evening next.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Mrs. Frixby's cat Home.v

Mrs. Edgar Frisby and Miss Frisby. of
1907 Thirty-frst Street will be at home
this afternoon. They will have with them
Mrs. Edgar Raymond Frisby, who, with
her husband, will shortly sail for Manila.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13
Progressive Euchre BENEFIT.

progressive euchre party, arranged by
Mrs. Stalee, Mrs. Tally, and Miss Gordon,
was given at the Maccabee Temple last
Saturday for the benefit of Mrs. Mary
Antrim, whose long and serious illness
has been the cause of much solicitude on
the part of her many friends in this city.
The handsome prizes were donated by
Messrs. Desio, Kanu. Lansburgh, and other
leading merchants in Washington Over
500 tickets were sold. The benefit proved
most gratifying and enjoyable success.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Mrs. Joseph 4. McNeal. of Elkton. Md,
who has been visiting her son, Mr.. Leroy
c. McNeal, at his residence in George
town, has returned home.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-13

Mr. Clarence E. Dawson, former pri-
waite secretary to eX-Postmaster General
Smith and latterly chairman of The civil
service board of the rural free delivery
service. has rendered his resignation, TO
enter private business.