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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
MISTAKEN IDEAS ABOUT
THE ARCTIC SNOW LINE
Nowhere Does 1t Come All the Way to
the Sea.

A recent writer made the nista ke OF
referring 10 all Arctic lands as tucked
in under their everlasting blanket OF
snow We know. however. Of no land
area lying near the sea level that IS
perpetualiy covered with snow.
Mr. Peary. the only visitor TO the
most northern land yet discovered.
found flowers and grass there. and kill
ed Arctic game that had fattended on
the heritage Of the islands lying north
Of the extreme northern coasts OF
Greenland. Spitzbergen is one of the
bleakest parts OF the world; yet, DUR
ing the long summer day, when the
sun is continually above the horizon.
all the winter SHOWS along the south
ern valleys melt away up to 1900 feet
above the sea.
Very little snow can be found in
Iceland IN summer, the line Of per-
petual snow being about 1000 feet on
the northern and 1000 feet on the south
ern side OF the mountains. Along the
coast OF west Greenland the white
mantle OF winter disappears in sum-
mer. and grass and flowers are found
TO "A height OF 1000 feet
AS for the great Arctic plains Of the
northern part OF this continent, they
are, OF course, entirely free from snow
during the summer months. Vegetable
hfo thus mas a chance in all parts OF the
world, unless the elevation is so high
above the sea that winter polar condi-
tons are maintained the year round
There are, of course. lofty elevations,
such as mountains and the ice cap Of
Greenland. that are perpetually covered
with snow. Geographera have given
much attention to what is called the
snow line. or the line which marks the
limit Of perpetual snow. It's position Is
chiefly dependent upon the summer tenn
perature and the depth Of the winter
snowfall. The line along which the
sun ceases 90 melt the snow is the snow
line.
The snow lire extends very irregularly
along most surfaces because many
mountain valleys, canyons and slopes
are shielded from the sun and so are
snow covered the year around far be-
low the general snow line. This is not
the case. however. in tropical regions
where there is little difference in tenn
perature throughout the year below the
attitudes where frost always reigns
The result is that in the tropics the
snow line on the mountains IS com
paratively straight line--New York sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
MRS. DANIEL MANNING
4 MANY-SIDED WOMAN
Chosen President Lady Board of Managers She the
Assure SucSSW Was Forc Washington

Mrs. Daniel Manning. who has just
been elected president OF the womans
board Of managers Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. is a remarkable
woman. She is ambitious. forceful. re-
sourceful and a born diplomat She is
such many-sided woman that her
critics have made no end OF mistakes
in trying 10 describe her accurately.
Some declare she is naughty. and in
the next breath have TO acknowledge
that in the pursuit of any object she
is not afraid to associate with the
most humble. She has been declared by
many to be cold and unsympathetic,
but the same folk who make the as
sertion admit that wherever there is a
worthy charity she is found with help
full suggestions and outstretched purse.
Again she has been said to be over
fond OF power and fascinated with the
idea of becoming dictator in orgoni-
cations and enterprises with which she
Is connected. At the same time those
who warm TO her the least assert that
she wins her way by her personal
charm and persuasiveness rather than
by playing social or business politics.
Wins by Fitness.
Mrs. Manning has made success OF
whatever she has taken up. She be-
comes the head of enterprises in which
she embarks by the natural law Of fit
ness. She is content 10 wait any length
OF time in order 70 attain her object.
In the interim between when she en-
lists as private and when she is pro-
NOTED to commander-in-chief she is the
hardest kind of a worker In every ca
pacity. Her motto is to become the best
private among the privates and the best
officer among officers She is not
ashamed To undertake the most thank
Jess task in any rank and when reports
are presented il is always found that
Mrs MenninE has made more out of
the humblest Office than anybody ever
did before.
Mrs Manning was Miss Mary Mar
gierita Fryer when she married on
November 10. 1884. President Grover
Clevelands famous Secretary of the
Treasury. Daniel Manning She comes OF
the old Philip Livingston stock. from
which have descended 50 many we'll
known families OF Revolutionary prom
inence who settled in the vicinity Of
Albany Her father, William Fryer.
was a well-knOwn merchant Of that
old Dutch city. and saw to il that his
daughter received one Of the best edu-
cations obtainable in his day Mrs.
Manning is a graduate Of the Albany
Female Academy, and it has been fire.
quently said OF her that she absorbed
ell the learning possible TO be acquired
at that institution. so that at gradua-
tiol she could have qualified for a pro-
fessorship better than any OF her tutors.
From girlhOOd Mrs. Manning mani
Tested an extraordinary tactfulness and
the faculty OF preserving her mental
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
GENEALOGICAL.
National GenealOgical socIety.


A number of enthusiastic searchers af-
ter missing links Of The ancestry Of
themselves and others have effected an
organization with the above name, en-
bracing members from all parts OF the
country and with officers and headQuar-
tiers in this Getty. The scope OF the so
ciety is somewhat broader than those Of
similar bodies now existing in New Eng
lard, New York city, and elsewhere; for
the national society. as its name indi-
Gates. is of sufficient breadth 10 include
members from my part of the country
The organiz las several worthy
aims. among 20 being the following
To press the passage Of an act in Con-
gress whereby the Government shall print
the Revolutionary pension records; to
assist its members IN every way possible
in their genealogical labors; to establish
and maintain an immense card index
system whereby the genealogical data
now in the. possession of thousands Of
students along this line viii be carded
and eventually accumulated in one
grand index; 10 expose the swindlers
who are now heeclng innocent Ameri-
cans with offers of foreign fortunes, I'll
ties, and estates which are seeking for
IN dEinary owners IN TINS country lAu
TO collect ard publish historical matter
" hich will assist along these lines.
With such a field for usefulness. appli-
cants for membership are coming from
all parts of the country. and the charter
list. which Will close on January /. is
nearly filled. Naturally. the member
ship includes persons of both sexes who
are prominent in all the various patri-
otto societies whose qualification for
membership necessitates genealogical la
Dor in order that the applicant may
trace back to patriotic ancestors. The
officers OF this organization are as fol-
lows: Capt Charles II. Campbell. presi-
dent Minnie +. Mickey and Susan r.
Hetzel, vice presidents; Mrs c. w. Dun
lap and Joseph +. Brandenburg, secre-
taries: A. b. Dent, treasurer; n. l..
Collamer editor. These constitute the
executive committee, and, with the fol-
lowing, make up the council. which is
the governing body of the society be-
tween its annual conventions. which are
held In November of each year: Dr..
Joseph Buloch. DIR. f. A. Hill. Mrs.
Ruth NJ. G. Pealec, Mrs. e. NJ Still
man. Mrs. Blount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
sTANLEYs UNFALINe NERVE.

thoroughly sood man was Henry NJ
Stanley, whom ! first met in the Ashanti
expedition. says Lord Wolsey i'm his
'Recollecti0ns. 80 noise. no danger
rufiied his nerve, and he looked as cool
and self-possessed as If ne had been at
target practice" Time after time as
turned in his direction / saw him
go down 20 a kneolilg position TO steady
his rife as he piled the most daring
of the enemy with a never failing aim
is nearly thirty years ago, and / can
suli see before me the clOse-shut lips
and determined expression Of his manly
face which, when he looked in my dlrec-
ton. told plainly I had near me an En-
glishman in plain clothes whom no dan
ger could appal. Had ] felt inclined TO
run away the cool. firm, unfinching
maniiness Of that face would have given
me fresh courage. / had been pre-
viOusly some mat prejudiced by others
against him. but all such feelings were
slain and buried at AmOaful
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
:. SOCIAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS !;
LITERARY.
IL Short So Clnh-

The Short Story Club.
At the meeting Of the Snort Story
Club on Tuesday evening hst at the.
Riggs House. tie program opeaed with
vocal solo. An Old ROnanee. BY
Miss Eta II. Austin. and al encore.
Dreams" The story of tie evening
was read by Miss Gertrude Whiting
ton. entitled An Actaeon 0f Today
in which the fortunes of a colese-b-ed
motorman and an heiress, Appropriately
called Diana, are happily united. their
love for each other being revealed
through the song. Drink to Ne With
Thine Eyes, Love-" this f0rning the
undercurrent in the stc-y. The Incl
dent causing the motorman's blindness
were matters of fact as told b. the daily
papers at the time. This song was
very appropriately given in dGet for
violin and piano by Miss Marshall and
hIr. Szemeiinyi who for a recall played
CHepins Prelude" Mrs. g. ,. YORK
an Mrs. NJ. ". Lang made heir initial
boz TO the club. the former with de-
EyLtful Christmas story. the hlter VITA
a poem. ''The Wreck Of the somerset.
E. A. Tibbetts contributed a story The
Scientist" and Mrs. Mary n haywood,
two Rotations, The Negro and the
Insurance Agent and How II IS sung
BY the Choir"
Among those present were Dr. and
Mrs. v Shinn, Mrs. c. A Metcai.. Miss
Gertrude wilmington, Mrs T. May
nicke Stiliman, Miss Eta Il Austin.
Miss Bertha f. Wolfe. Ms ; T.
Faunce. Capt. Fred l. Dean Mss Mas
tin, Miss Johnson. Miss SouthWick. capt
r V. De Coster. Mrs. NJ + De Coster.
M and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Thomas Mss Lola
NJ Danforth. Mrs. c. s. York Miss
Marshall. Mr. Szemelinyi. 1Irs- ~ W
Houghton. S. 3. Calvin, MS N W
Lang, Mrs. Mary Stevens Bezh. Judge
and Mrs. George NJ. Buck Mr. and
Mrs Z A. Tibbetts, Mrs Harry J.
Strong. ir.. Mrs Dorsey Moran, Miss
Lucille Garrett, Mrs. Hannah 3 Sperry.
Paul Sperry. Miss Llewellyn Flowers,
Victor L. Dodge, Miss Emmarlne Hurd.
AIRS P. J. Hofiinger. Mrs SnortsWeli,
Mrs. NJ V. Chapman. Mrs r. g
Powell. Mrs. Mary NJ Haywood and
Mrs Charles Hyer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
AN INGENIOUS SWINDLE
IN POTTERY GURUS

The craze for antiques and curios is
responsible for some Ingenious swindles,
but it is doubtful il many could sur
pass that which victimized an American
woman travelling abroad who while in
Holland purchased some alleged Dutch
pattery which proved on close Gamma
ton TO be common granite ware made
in America in odd shapes and decorated
In Dutch fashion TO be sold i'm Holland
as antique cooking utensils
American enterprise is frequently en-
countered in various ways in Europe. as
for instance the experience of an Ameri-
can gentleman who bought a pair Of
rubber oVershoes in a London shoe shop
which We're unusually satisfactory. On
examining them preparatory TO buying
aholher pair, ne made the discovery that
they We're manufactured in Providence
X. J.. by an American firm. although
lhey were sold as English rubbers or
gums.
The fact is well known mat there is
considerable Industry Il, Che manu-
Iactilre OF so-called Egyptian scarabs
IN America. which are sent 10 Ecypt
10 De sold 10 unsuspecting tourists as
genuine anuques.-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
PIANO FAGTORTS SALE.
The Great Annual Stock
Taking Sale Of the F. G.
Smith Piano Co. Now
in Progress.
Used Pianos Rental Pianos
And Many New Pianos
at Half Price or Less.

The F. C. Smith Piano Co.. Of l225 Pennsyl-
vania ave-. viii take stock January land pre-
yious 20 that date viii close out all used pianos
rental pianos and many new pianos where
only one or two are left Of a line-at less than
The actual factory cost Of the instruments.
Many people are using the money received at
Christmas to secure these rare snaps in pianos.
which are offered only once a year at the
factory stock-taking sales
The writer was shown several upright pianos
Of standard make that were 70 be sacrificed n
$3.50. Sl75. ana S2lo-about sl50 or 500 less
than due loves, retail prices ever quoted for
such makes Many Of the pisnos can he ha6
not only az these unprecedented bargain prices.
but on easy payments of - or 80 monthly The
main object Of the coUpany secrrs Co be u ciesr
them cut regardless ~ less. So as 10 .fsrt fis
new year with an absolutely new STOCK OF pisnc-
Prices On square planes were rdiculouslv NV
Stenway, Anaoe, Cmckermg Nose and stein
pianos were offered $50. $50. $50 $50. ctr on
terms Co sult the Purchaser The family mar
does not take adyanf s,e I'D this sale win csl-
tainly miss the opportunity OF a Lifetime 20 81.
cure piano for the home at price ana ov
forms within the reach Of The most modest
pockctbooks. N
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
LAUREL IN DANGER
OF DETERMINATION

A new danger has arisen to the noun
tain laurel, which is the most important
American wild flower that is in danger
of determination. The spoon and ladIe
manufacturers and the furniture makers
have for some time wrought havoc among
the rhododendroPs and kalmias, and
now the ppemakers ere after the roots
OF the laurel. The mountain laurel
ought never 10 be used for Christmas
decors lions. II is too rare and choice
a plant. and always viii be. The laurel
Is slow grower, and demands peculiar
conditions of soil anG shade Eastern
eIs ought 60 be as proud OF il as the
Cahfornians are of their big trees. and
protect II by law. The amount of laurel
shipped from Maryland and Virginia for
use at Christmas time is small compared
with the quantity now used all the year
round 20 decorate the fruit stands in the
big cities.-Country Life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
DOings of the Maccabees.

Doings of the Maccsbees.
The State commander is just recover
ing from a severe attack OF the grip.
Mount Vernon Tent No. 4. will have
a watch meeting" on New Year Eve.
that being their regular meeting night.
Georgetown Tent. No. 6. and King
David Tent. No II. viii both have open
meetings at the first meeting in Janu-
airy. 1904
The state commander was remembered
in numerous ways at Christmas, showing
the high appreciation IN which he is
held by the order in this city.
State Commander Mangum is spend
ing the holidays in this city. His wife
and son accompanying him.
There are three divisions OF the uni
form RINK X. o. T. NJ. in this city A
year ago there was but one.
There is now a pleasant rivalry be-
tween National Tent. No I. and Mount
Vernon Tent. No. 4. as to which shall
have the largest membership from
month 10 month.
The Maccabees all over the city are
taking a lively interest in the entertain
ment to be given for the benefit OF ON
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
WONENS CLUBS.

The Columbia Heights Art Club will
be entertained by Mrs. S. V. Young on
next Thursday at the Portner. Invita-
tions have been sent TO the officers Of
the District Federation of WOmen's
Clubs. and to the presidents and d.
rectors of the affiliated clubs. James
Henry MOser viii address the club on
art and a w Porter the ,basso at
St. Aloysius, viii sing selections appro-
pirate to the topic for the day, which
is the ''Nibelungen Led"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
SCRAPPLE SEASON IN PHILADEL
PHIA.

The Philadelphia scrapple season is
nov at its height, and in the three or
four biz scrapple factories OF the city
about 10000 pounds of the delectable
compound are produced weekly. Each
factory prides itself on the peculiar
haNor or It's scrapple, just as brewerieS
PRIDE themselves on the flavor of their
beer. There are. indeed. scrapple con-
nolsseurs IN this city-men who, WI On
a dish Of scrapple is served 10 them.
can say unerringly: This IS Brown s,
or This is Smiths" or This is Jones
scrapple. Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
Reception
Footwear

Thoughts are now Of
the New Year Recep-
ton and preparations
will be fast and furious
from now until the lst.
When ready to select
the Footwear by all
means see our correct
fashions - the STYLES
which are worn by the
elite of WASHINGTON.
New York, and Phila-
delphia.
The foremost fash
ions for gentlemen-th
foremost fashions for
ladies. The "swellest"
of patent leather shoes
for gentlemen = the
daintiest of slippers in
patent leather and KID.
and reception shoes
and low shoes Of Paris
Kid in the new pastel
shades to match the
new cloth gowns. The
cleverest novelties in
ladies' carriage foot
wear, which this severe
weather makes neces-
Sary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
-UCRETiA B0RGIA'S
GEMMED ROBES

An Italian savant has just discovered
according 10 4 dispatch from Rome i'm
the archives OF Modena tho compict.
inventory Of the wardrobe Of Lucretia
Borgia. She had fifty gowns OF velvet
brocaoe or satin. One II hCr cloaks.
lined with ermine, was 0rnamented with
hfty-four IN les, twenty diamonds
and 10 pear yther cloak was en-
broicercd with x, pearls, OF which hve
were large and - Of medium size
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
CHARITABLE
To Entertain the Blind.

To Entertain the Blind.
The volunteers for the readings and
music in the reading room for the
blind in the Library Of Congress- this
week are as follows: Monday. song
and piano recital. Miss Leila Livingston
Morse and Walter Morse Rummel;
Tuesday. c. W. Coleman; Wednesday,
song and piano recitel. OlOf A. Lung
stedt and Emile Christiani; thursday,
Mrs. +. J. NJ. Clemens; Saturday, Paul
Sperry.
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which were open to the public at large,
We're the social event OF the week. She
was continually giving handsome little
dinners for visiting friends from Al
bany and Buffalo. and one ladies'
luncheon just before Lent one year is
still spoken OF as a pattern of tasteful
elegance. Washington society. in sum
ming her up said: Mrs. Manning has
made 10 Mistakes
Entertained Extensively.
Mrs. Manning, after the customary
period of mourning following her hus-
bands death, began TO entertain extern
sively. Her house on washington Ave
nue. in Albany has been the scene of
the gathering OF some Of the most dis
tinguished men of the State and nation.
Her entertaining is not of the purely
social-function character. but has for
its basic interest the assemblage Of
brains. Among the more frequent
guests have been Senator David b. Hill.
Court Of Appeals Judge Alton B. Parker.
all the governors and their families dur
ing the past fifteen years. All have
agreed that there was not another such
hostess in the city or State Former
Mayor Of Albany James H. Manning.
stepson of Mrs Manning lives. with
his family, within few doors. and
visits are exchanged frequently Mrs.
Manning's brother Robert L. Fryer.
president of the Manufacturers and
Traders Bank of Buffalo, is also fire.
quent visitor.
Family Ties Strong.
Family ties are strong with Mrs.
Manning, Despite her semi-public life
for years past she is also a strong home
body. She is practical housekeeper,
and knows a good cut Of beef and we'll
cooked roast as well as the most prof.
cient. She is business woman OF more
than usual acumen. and financial
transaction is always conducted by her
shrewdly and wisely. Mrs. Manning re-
ceived a handsome sum by the terms
of her husand's will. as well as the
Washington Avenue mansion in which
she resides She has managed her
affairs most ably
Mrs Manning is a member OF many
women's organizations. She is presi-
dent OF the Albany Group. Alliance
Franchise. member and ex-regemt OF
Mohawk Chapter Daughters Of the
American Revolution member and ex-
president general OF the National So
ciety OF the Daughters Of the American
Revolution She is also a memer Of
the Holland Society. Town and Country
Club and WomSn's Club. all Of New
York. She is also a Colonial Dame.
She was appointed by the late Presi-
dent Mckinley commissioner to France
In the late exposition there and pre-
sided when the statute OF Lafayette
WAS uudraped. She was decorated with
the Legion Of Honor during the ex-
position term.
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The coming CT bits
terry, sloppy weather
will not be much long
er delayed, and it really
b Ell ooves everybody
who would keep Well
to wear footwear which
will keep the feet warm
and dry. Stout shoes
are shown here for all
aces Of both sexes,
which will defy the ele-
ments - are as near
water tight as is posi-
BILE to make them.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-06-04
THE JUSTICES
AGAIN DISAGREE
SUPREME COURT DECISION WITH
JUSTICE GALBRAITH AGAIN IN
A MINORITY.

The Supreme court rendered a deci-
sion reversing the first circuit court
yesterday in the case of Samuel c.
Allen VS.. George w. Lucas, and the
Lucas minors by their guardians ad
Htem, j. j. Dunno and f. NJ. Watson,
Justice qalbraith dissenting. The ac-
ton was a suit to quiet title, brought
by Allen as mortgage after the de-
fault of the mortgagors, against other
parties who claimed an interest in the
property.
The circuit court sustained demur-
red on the ground that the mortgage
had not acquired sufficient title in the
land to allow a suit to quiet title, as
the mortgages title does not become a
complete legal title until the mortga-
gor's time for redemption expires. Fees
of SIS and $50 were awarded to the
guardian ad Item. The Supreme
court reverses both propositions, the
syllabus of the decision, which is by
Frear and concurred in by Perry be-
ing as follows:
"A mortgage has sufficient title or
interest after default by the mortgagor
to enable him to bring a statutory ac-
ton to quiet title against third parties.
"A court of law cannot, in the alb
sence of statute, allow fees, in the ma
ture of counsel fees, to guardians ad
Item to be paid by the opposite par
ties"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-06-04
PICTURE SALE NETS
HALF A MILLION
AN AUCTION AT CHRIsTIE'S IN
LONDON, DRAWS CROWDS OF
WEALTHY LOVERS OF ART.

NEW YORK, May PA cable to
the Herald from London says The
sale of the famous Vale collection Of
French pictures, together with pictures
from the collections of Lord Wimborne,
e. j, Milllken of New York, c. w.
Beckett, NJ. p, and the Dean of Wells
at Christie's yesterday reached the
sensational total of 1929, 225 The Vale
collection brought $292.645. This beats
all records for Christie'sN
Interest in the sale has been enor-
nous. Throughout the week Chrlstie's
rooms on King street, st. James, have
been visited by crowds of well-known
people which surpassed even those at
tracted by the Dudley collection eleven
years ago.
The chief attraction yesterday was
four superb aintings by F. Boucher,
THE Fortune Teller" THE Love Mes
sage,"s Loves Offering" and Even
ing" These were offered in one lot and
were bought by Messrs. Tooth for Sill
O75
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-06-04
PAWNsHOP BURNED.

Associated Press Cable to the Star.
ROME, June 3.-The Monte di Pieta
burned today. Loss $1,000,O00.
The Monte di Pieta of Rome is one of
the most famous pawnshops of the
world. 1t is a national institution, its
object being to carry on pawnbroking
in such a manner that the government
can protect the poor, taking all sorts
or articles as pledges, and charging but
low rate of interest. 1t has long
been conceded that this Italian Monte
di Pieta was the best managed one in
the world. The earliest institution of
this kind was founded at Padua in 1491
in opposition to the alleged usurious
practice of Jews.