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The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Mr.. and Mrs. MiIitzer Entertain.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs julius Milit-
ger. OF 430 Tenth Street southwest, was
thrown open to host of friends Monday
evening, the occasion being the thirty
eighth birthday-of the host A progress
sive euchre was the feature, and an or
chestra played throughout the evening
The parlor and dining room were hand
somely decorated with palms and flowers.
and lighted with numerous colored lights.
Supper was served, and toasts were Of
fered by Mr.. William Belt, followed by
the telling OF clever stories by Mr. Henry
Anderson. Solos were rendered by Mr..
NJ. Goodchild and Mrs. Robert Berberich.
jr.; piano numbers by Mrs. William Gross,
and fancy dancing by Mrs. Julius Militzer
Dancing was enjoyed until q late hour
and closed by an old Virginia reel. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry An
derson, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Goodchild,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gross, Mr. and Mrs.
William Belt, Mr.. and Mrs Mike Sweet
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berberich, IT.,
Mr.. Gus Militzer, Mr.. John Essex, Miss
Louise Smith, and a host OF children.
First prize was awarded to Mr.. Charles
Goodchild and Mrs. William Belt, second
prize to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berberich,
jr., and consolation prizes to Mr.. John
Essex and Miss Sweetman.
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One of the prettiest and most enjoyable
brilliancy C: its social event1 was that
given by the Congressional ladies of the
Hotel Varnum on Monday afternoon.
That the fame of these teas and the repu-
tation of these hostesses for hospitality
had gone abroad was evidenced by the
number Of responses to invitations issued.
From 20 : o'clock a stream of eie-
gantly gowned women and fashionably at
tired men passed in or out. or fingered in
the handsomely decorated rooms. repre-
senting foreign legation, army. navy, SEN
atorial, and Congressional life, together
with many Washingtonians.
The hostesses received in the circular
drawing room. its attractiveness being
enhanced by the wealth of tulips and
ferns on mantels and tables. in vases and
jardineires, while Southern smilax grace
fully draped windows, doors, and chande-
liers.
Il was in this same drawing room over
century ago that Washington was often
the guest of honor at Congressional func-
tions rs gay and brilliant as this TWEEN
tieth century tea.
Those receiving were Mrs. De Almond,
Mrs. Shackleford and Mrs. Robb, of Mis-
souri,; Mrs Sims, Mrs. Padgett. and MIS-.
Snodgrass, of Tennessee; Mrs Small of
North Carolina; Mrs. Jones. of Virginia;
Mrs. Dayton. of West Virginia: Mrs
Shook. of Ohio. and Miss Sulloway. Of
New Hampshire, assisted by Mrs Corri-
gan. Mrs. Robinson, and Miss Mitchell. of
Missouri; Mesdames Owens. Buykin.
Dayne. Latham, and Pratt; Misses Sims,
Pddgett, Rice, and Wells.
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1t was my privilege to present a
bill for the consideration of Con-
gress in the House of Representa-
tives on Thursday, January 30. 1902,
instructing the Attorney General of
the United States to bring suit
against the State of Virginia, in or
der that the constitutionality of
the act of Congress, passed July
10, 1916, whereby it was attempted
to divest the District of Columbia
of jurisdiction over that portion of
its territory lying south of the Po
tomac River, by relinquishing the
same to the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, might be tested.
Hon. Daniel Webster. Hon. Caleb
Gushing, and Hon. benjamin F. But
Ter, of Massachusetts, all prominent
constitutional lawyers in their day
and generation, contended vigor-
ously that the act was unconstitu-
tional, and many other eminent le-
gal authorities then and since have
held that the so-called 'retroces-
sion act" was clear and distinct
violation of the Constitution of the
United States.
An attempt was made to test the
validity of the retrocession through
the action of taxpayer who
sought to recover taxes collected
from him by Virginia officials, but
the Supreme Court refused to de-
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Training Young Clark.

Representative Champ Clark has a ten
yearold son, who is the pride and joy of
his life. and he is training the lad in the
ways of craftsmanship. The little fellow
frequently occupies a seat beside his dis
tinguished father in the House, and there
is 20 more interested or enthusiastic lis
tener to the debates and proceedings than
this young Missourian. Already he has
a knowledge of politics which would do
credit TO many grown men. He is never
more entertained than when listening to
his father arraign the Republican side of
the chamber, as he occasionally does,
and sends them all looking for cover.
IF there is one Scriptural injunction
in which l believe more than another"
said the Missouri Representative. the
other day, as he patted the head of his
little son, lit is that injunction Of wise
old Solomon. who said Train Up a child
in the way he should go. and when he is
old he will not depart from it That's
exactly what I'm trying to do AMI in that
m having the satisfaction of knowing
that when I'm dead and gone there1l be
at least one free trader in this country,
one man who doesn't believe in Drotec-
tive tariffs, and all that sort of humbuG
and that's my son. He'll be a free trader,
and don't you forget it. if he follows my
instructions, as | believe he will, for I'm
training him up in the way he should go
and the way he should vote.
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there does not seem to be the
slightest doubt in the mind of any
person with whom | have conversed
that the State itself will be greatly
benefited if the result should be
that the Supreme Court of the
United States should determine
that the old lines of the District
ought to be re-established.
Since the presentation of the bill
in the House of Representatives
Senator Mcmillan has introduced
into the Senate joint resolution,
embodying the same action as was
contemplated in the bill presented
by myself. This resolution has been
referred to the Committee on Ju-
dietary, of which Senator Hoar of
is hoped that the committee will
make an early and favorable re-
port.
The main question to be decided
is. Was the act of 1916 constitu-
tional?
All questions of expediency, ne
cessity. or contemplated great ma
tional improvement should be held
in allegiance until this question is
settled. and / assume that the State
of Virginia is as anxious that the
question shall be legally and prop
erly determined as any individual
or body of citizens in the United
States can possibly be.
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terminc the constitutionality of the
act of retrocession in an action
brought by an individual, so that
the only method of determining
this momentous question must pro-
coed from action by the United
States or by the State of Virginia.
In 1896 this subject was agitated,
but no definite action was taken. 1
think the feeling is growing strong
er every day that it was a grave
mistake to have attempted any al
iteration of the lines of the District
of Columbia. The original design
for territory ten miles square was
in accordance with the suggestion
of President Washington.
The events of the civil war
brought to the United States that
beautiful city of the nations dead
heroes. Arlington Cemetery. The
needs of the military service called
for the extensive grounds at Fort
Myer, and the requirements OF the
Washington of the future will find
ample opportunity for development
in territory which has lain dor
maat during these many years since
the action. unfortunately taken, [
believe, tifty-six years ago.
This legislation is not desired for
the purpose of taking anything
away from the State of Virginia to
which she is lawfully entitled. and
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Royai Troubles.

King Leopold of Belgium finds him
self in a tight place. This may not
awaken sympathy in the bosoms of
people who have been in tight places
without the consolation of a crown,
but it is likely 10 rouse them to some
interest.
The situation is this: The King
owns large amount of property in
and about Ostend and Spa. There are
many gambling rooms at these water
ing places, and they are profitable,
likewise popular, and increase the
value of the Kings real estate. But
> the sentiment of the Belgian people
is opposed to gambling. and some
body with more zeal than loyalty in
troduced bill in the Senate prohib-
ting this amusement. 1t was in
tended that this bill should be de-
feated, but somehow or other it was
hustled through the Senate when the
majority which was to have stopped
it did not happen to be there.
The King is now confronted with
the alternative of displeasing his peo-
PIE or losing a lot OF money; and he
does not like that any better than
any other man would. He can veto
the bill, in which case his pocketbook
will be safe, but he will raise hor-
nets nest about his ears. He can
sign it. and then he will have to go
over his accounts and see where he
can economiZe on champagne and ci-
gars. 1t is a hard case.
There are a great many people on
this Side OF the water who have been
pushed into even tighter corners, and
usually, before they got out of them,
they have learned some diplomacy
and gotten their fingers pinched. Per-
haps King Leopold Will have the same
experience. 1t is one more illustra-
ton of the fact that King is, after
all. very much like any other man in
power, and that his problems, moral
stamina, and trials are entirely hu-
man. We do not always realize these
things, and If the American people
ever get an acute attack of admiring
monarchical institutions, 1t might be
a good thing for them TO study the
case of King Leopold and that of
other extremely human sovereigns.
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Rrpan'S Profits.

The statement that Mr.. Bryan's paper,
THE COmmone-." made $4,000 profits
last year has been widely published 1t
was probably an exaggeraticn as The
Commoner' has this TO say on the sub
ject:
Some of the enthusiastic friends OF
The Commoner' ezaggerate the income
from the paper. while other unfriendly
critics belittle the papers success. The
fact is that the receipts have exceeded
the expenditures sufficiently to ensure
the success of the enterprise, but not suf-
dciently to relieve the editor OF the ne
cessity of iecturing occasionally. The
result is entirely satisfactory. for the
lectures enable the editor to come into
contact with the people throughout the
country. and thus better equip himself
fer editorial work"
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South American tisitOrs impressed
Four faultlessly dressed gentlemen
whose general appearance and bearing
Enthusiastically proclaimed them Of foreign
birth, were chatting in the lobby of the
New Willard last evening. The Spanish
language, which they employed, pro-
claimed their Latin nativity. They were
Emilio Noceti, Antonio Bermejo, and Lo
renzo Anadon. of Buenos Ayres, and Ce-
clio Baez of Paraguay.
I'VE were delegates to the Pan-Amer-
lean Congress, which has lately finished
its labors In the City OF Mexico" said
Senior Noceti None Of us had ever been
to the United States, and thought this
would be fine opportunity to visit your
Capital, while your Congress was at work.
] confess to being extremely impressed
with this nation. its great cities, magnih-
cent buildings, the evidences of enormous
wealth. and last, but not least, with the
beauty of the North American women
They surely are bewitching.
'I can give you very good account OF
things in the Argentine Republic. You
know that our natural resources are very
great, and that We produce immense
crops of wheat and corn, and export vast
quantities Of wool. One Of our most prof.
table crops is linseed. There is heavy
immigration into Argentina from Italy,
and that race has been ar important fac
tor in developing the country The
Italians make excellent agriculturists.
We have now about 10000 miles Of rail
foad. OF all the South Aperican Govern
ments ours has the best navy.
I'VE have not experienced revolution
for ten years. and there Is a general con-
fidencs In the stability of our Govern
rnent Our financial condition has not
changed greatly of late years, the paper
currency being worth only 46 cents on
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Today the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln
President
of the all love
homage will be paid
Execu throughout the States today
While will little
a
The certain historical
their
inevitable the field
eliminate false impressions
curr during the of acv
Time has indicated Abraham Lncons judgment in all
country presided
Aneric
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Interesting to Antiquarinns.

There is pending before the Ways and
Means Committee of the House a little
bill in which the lovers of art and an
tiquities are very much interested. The
bill was introduced by Representative Gill
lett of Massachusetts, and it provides
that from and after its passage all coins,
medals. works of art, or other antiquities
which shall have been produced at any
period prior to the year 1900 shall be ad-
mitted into the United States free of duty.
The passage of this bill would be well
coined by the collectors of old coins,
medals. works of art, etc, who yearly go
abroad in search of antiquities for their
private collections. The bill is likely to
be opposed by dealers in old coins.
medals, ETC., however, as it might in
terfere with their business.
If Mr.. Gillett. who is an enthusiast on
the subject, can assure the Ways and
Means Committee that the measure will
not open up the tariff question, and that
no amendment will be offered to admit
some other article or articles free of
duty there will be no doubt that his bill
will be unanimously reported and passed
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
stirring Up National Bankers.

Stirring Up National Bankers.
There is now pending before the Ways
and Means Committee of the House a most
interest to national banks, because all
of these designated as Government de-
positories are opposed to it.
The object Of the bill is to provide for
the distribution of Government deposits
and to require the banks favored with
Government deposits 10 pay Uncle Sam
just rate of interest for the use of
/ Representative Bell OF Colorado, the au-
| thor of the bill. says there is now in ma
tional banks over Sis 600, 600 of deposits
I on which the Government draws not one
penny of interest, and favored national
/ banks have the bulk OF the money. Mr.
Bells bill provides a rate of interest not
J to exceed one-four of ! per cent, and not
less than one one tenth OF l per cent per
| month, upon the average deposit held
for thirty days. No interest is to be
charged on any sum held on deposit that
shall not exceed $1,000 as the average de-
post during the current month. Settle
ments must be made with the Treasury
on the first day of every month.
Under my bill" said Mr.. Bell, the
Secretary of the Treasury in designating
repositories for public moneys shall cause
| the money to be deposited IL the nearest
safe deposit where the collections are
made to avoid, so far as possible. Pile
thora of money at one or more places
| know the banks that have Government
money on deposit will howl against the
proposition TO require them to pay inter
est but if the Government would offer 10
distribute its deposits among the national
banks. offering the largest premium there
would be no lack of bidders.
Il do not know what action the Ways
and Means Committee will take in refer
ence to my bill, but l feel confident that
the subject will come up in the House for
debate before a great while"
Mr. Bell has a mass of statistics and
letters from different State treasurers to
show that national banks reap a large
profit from Government deposits
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Justice to Letter Carriers.


Representative William Alden Smith of
Michigan the author of the bill to in
crease the pay of letter carriers, has re-
ceived letters from almost every section
of the country endorsing the bill. Speak
ing of the matter yesterday, Mr.. Smith
said he would ask the Committee on
Postoffices and Postroads to give him a
hearing just as soon as the postoffice ap-
preparation bill is completed
II do not know the sentiment of the
committee" said Mr.. Smith, but / do
know If there is any one class of Govern
ment employees who are entitled to an in
crease in their compensation it is the
faithful letter carriers. / feel satisfied
that, if the bill should be reported to the
House without any recommendations and
the members given the opportunity to
vote on the proposition, it would pass by
big majority. The letter carrier is I'M
dcrpaid when you consider the RESPONSE
bility of his position, and the increase
given by the bill now before the commit
tee is not large. The carrier starts in at
$500 per annum. after serving sometimes
three and four years as a substitute, and
at the end OF four years he may draw
$1,000 per annum. Now, my bill will give
him at the end of four years of faithful
service $1,000. He can go no higher than
that. clerk in the department NAV be
appointed to a 1920 or $500 position and in
less than two years, if he has the politi-
cal influence, he may be jumped to 81, 400
$1,000, or even $1,000. But the carrier
must serve his four years. not counting
his time served as a substitute, before he
can get 81 600
IF the members would only stop to con-
slider the equity of the case, l know there
would be no serious opposition to the
proposed increase. 1t is bound to come,
because il is lust"
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Mrs. Henry A. Wizards AT Home.u

One of the prettiest at homes of the
season was that given yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Henry A Willard, at her
K Street residence, for her daughter,
Mrs. Henry X. Willard, one of the brides
of the season.
The decorations were among the most
attractive seen at any afternoon event
of the winter. In the front drawing room
was a profusion of flowers, mass of
American Beauty roses, palms, and azaleas
forming bower in the bay window. while
ferns banked the mantelpiece. above which
was cluster of asparagus vine. tied with
large bow of rich yellow satin.
The observatory adjoining the drawing
room was a veritable garden of palms,
ferns, and flowers. Carnations were used
exclusively in the second drawing room,
and in the dining room pink was the pre-
vailing color. Great clusters of roses
ornamented the manteIpiece and buffet,
and the table appointments were of cut
glass and silver. with an immense centre
piece of pink roses. Pink shades tipped
the candles.
Through the halls the decorations were
quite as effective, garlands of smilax be-
ing festooned along the walls and down
the broad stairway.
In addition to Mrs Henry X. Willard,
the ladies who received with the hostess
were: Mrs. John B. Larner. Mrs. Bray
ton, wife of Colonel Brayton; Mrs. Par
ker. and the Misses Parker, Mrs. Laura
B. Hcrner. and Mrs. J. C. Boyd.
Mrs. Willard wore a rich gown of heavy
purple silk, appliqued with black panne
velvet butterflies, with accessories Of
white chiffon and duchesse lace. Mrs.
Henry X. Willard wore her bridal gown.
superb creation of white cluny lace, and
chiffon over white taffeta.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sprigg Blandford
announce the marriage of their daughter
Blandine to Mr.. Joseph C. Ramage. The
ceremony took place at 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon at the Portner, and was
performed by the Rev. James F. Mackin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rauiage will be at home at
the Pc-tner March : and H.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
ACOUNTY OF TWINS.

Lancashire, for some unexplained rea-
son. can boast of producing more twins
than any other county in the United
Kingdom. London comes a good second
and Yorkshire an Indifferent third. For
the last five years 66S twins have been
horn annually in Lancashire, Liverpool
being responsible for ITO of these. Man
chester every year adds to the population
70 twins, Stafford 81, Bolton %, and
Blackburn and Preston IS apiece. At the
bottom of the twin-bearing counties
comes Rutland, with only ten in five
rears.-London Taller.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
General Grosycnor's Hit.

Boston Herald-General Grosvenor
occasionally hits the mark. As, for in
stance where he tells the antl-oleo crowd
that the Sse of a wholesome food product
cannot be prevented by legislation and
that the advertisement given to cleo
margarine by this agitation will defeat
the very ends aimed at by the friends of
the cow.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Mrs. Wnrder's Dinner Party.

Mrs. Warder entertained at dinner last
night, the Minister from the Netherlands,
Baron Covers; Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Lor-
rilard, Mr.. and Mrs. McClelland, Miss
Tuckerman. Miss Kate Brice, Miss Maud
Wetmore. Miss Mabel Boardman. Mr..
Winthrop, Mr.. Raikes. Mr.. Wyndham.
Mr.. Norman, Mr.. Humphreys Owen, and
Mr.. Walter Berry.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Full Details Furnished.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune - Mr..
John W. Mcdonald, of New York. con-
tinues his missionary efforts in explana-
ton of how Perry Belmont was defeat
ed for Congress. Mr.. Mcdonald is re-
spectfully informed that Baron Croker,
Of Wanta ge- cum Tammany, has furnished
Ill necessary information.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Going TO Eatremes.

Baltimore American-Some labor dele
gates in Chicago complained bitterly the
other day that man over forty-five is
not wanted for employment. The idea
Of young blood is an excellent one, but
there is such a thing as going to ex-
tremes in youth; and If Chicago is going
10 reject men in the prime of life, she
cannot complain If she finds such crude
material and immature work in her re-
suits Perhaps the West is growing too
rapidly for its own strength.
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Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. DaIzeI,.

Representative and Mrs. Dalzell were
also among the entertainers of last even
ing. Their guests at dinner were the At
torney General and Mrs. Knox, Justice
and Mrs. shiras. the Assistant Secretary
of State and Mrs. Hill, Senator and Mrs.
Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Wetmore, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Olmsted, General
and Mrs. Corbin. Representative and Mrs.
Newlands, Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs.
Crawford. and Senator Fairbanks
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Where Marriage Is Unpopular.

Houston Chronicle-The depopulation OF
France is being investigated by COM
mission To date the investigation would
indicate that the depopulation is due to
one reason alone-the growing unpopulari-
ty of honest welded life. Where the
music of wedding bells is Knocked hope Of
population may be burned.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Two Frank Statesmen.

Louisville urier-Journal-The Gov
ernor of Illinois tried to ship cow by
means of his express frank. The Gov
ernor of Illinois seems ambitious to rival
that other Thanking statesman of Illinois
Senator Billy Mason.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. McCauiey.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward McCauley enter
tanned last night at small dinner for
young people. when their guests included
Miss Wadsworth. Miss Barney. Miss Mer-
riam. Miss Horstmann, Miss McCauley,
Baron Kap-herr. Mr. Wauters, Mr.. Zelenoy,
Mr.. Bonaparte, Mr. Wadsworth.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
DORIS IN TEARS.

What sound greets my ears
Not Sobbing and signing!
A small maid in tears
Can Doris he crying?
III HE me away
This is terribly trying,
For something's TO pay
Ii Doris is cryingl
Most women, poor dears,
I'll not be DENYING,
Are given TO tears,
To weeping and signing;
But something's 10 pay
Ii Doris is crying.
And what will she say
When she catches ne spying?
I'm Distracted by fears
ought 10 be flying
Yet the sound in my cans
OF that sobbing and signing!
Those tears OF dismay
| long to be drying,
For something's to pay
II Doris is CRYING.
julia Ailbor Tompkins.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
A Promising Candidate.

Buffalo Express-If Booth Harrington,
who wrote THE Gentleman From In
diana" should prove TO be as forceful
man as was the hero of his novel, he will
make things hum when he is elected to
q seat in the Indiana Legislature.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
Ever since We We're Boys.

Milwaukee Sentinei-T'he mist clears.
Before our perplexed and sensitive eyes
the naked, monumental truth looms
larger day by day. Russia was. is. and
will ever be, our one and only shoulder
to shoulder In the last ditch friend
among the nations. This is written noun
tainously on the white, unsullIed page Of
Russo American relations.