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The Washington times., 1903-03-15
NEW UNIFORMS FOR ARMY OFFICERS

DY direction OF the Secretary OF War
Il all the officers and men OF the
United States army. except those
now serving in the Philippines and in
Alaska. are 20 be supplied by July ! next
with new service uniform. which in
several respects will be superior TO the
old outht made from khaki cotton. The
rev material. OF which each man will
have blouse. trousers and riding
brooches. is an olive-drab serge. entirely
new. and imported from England II pos
sesses two points OF advantage over the
khaki cotton. Being wooden. IL will alb
s0rb perspiratiOn. and for field or march
ing purposes its color merges into the
landscape and disappears from vision
quicker than any other. The overcoat to
complete the uniform will be made from
a heavy beaver Of the same color.
The service coat for all officers will
be a single-breasted sack. made with
two outside breast pockets. and two
similar pockets below the waist. These
pockets are covered by flaps and button
Cd. The coat has a falling collar. and
on each shoulder is a loop. The gar
mcnt fits closely al the waist. and at
the chest must be FIVE inches larger than
the chest measurement. All the buttons
for the coat are OF dull finish bronze
metal, and likewise the insignia or
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a golfer pure and simple, and goes at
the game with the enthusiasm of a
schoolboy. His daughter often accom-
panies him upon such visits to Chevy
Chase. and when on the links the two
are the cynosure OF all eyes.
Sons Of Neptune.
Rear Admiral Selfridge never trod a
quarterback with more keen pleasure
than he does the golf green. Whether
it be a match play or putting contest. it
is all the same 10 him. He is wrapped
UP in the game and plays to win from
start to finish He is counted among the
regulars. A familiar hgure at Chevy
Chase is that OF an old gentleman. six
feet one or two inches tall. as straight
as a spruce pine. and as hardy as an
oak. This is ex-Judge Curtis J. Hillyer.
an enthusiastic ail-the-year- around
golfer. who plays golf &c keep himself
lin trim" and his muscles hard. Judge
Hillyer is well up In the seventies. yet
he strides around the link with the
agility Of one half his years. and many
a caddie has cried for quarter before
Judge Hillyer called of play for the day.
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The Ladies' Parlor Chevy Chase Club House.

with him upon legal matters but none
viii dare clash with him on questions of
golf He is the acknowledged pastmas-
ter of the game on the bench, and none
dares dispute his rulings.
Eminent Jurists Play.
Another eminent iurist who ardently
loves the golf links is Justice McKenna.
and good golfer he is at that He may
be truthfully described as a hot weather
golfer, preferring by far old Soils blis-
tering rays TO the chilling blasts OF
Boreas.
Attorney General Knox plays the
game. but has not yet reached the
thirty degree. He may be term
ed as yet a dllettante. but who knows
when the fever will attack him in its
most malignant form. and when 1t
does-well. II simply becomes a habit.
A note of warning may we'll be added
in this connection. No antidote has yet
been discovered for the golf habit. II
simply becomes alI-absorbing and sec
ond nature to all upon whom it fastens
its clinging tendrils.
Solicitor General Richards is player
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II they know that anyone of their
friends is well acqus inted with this OF
that prominent person in this or that
capital or town in the far away West
or East for which the traveller is about
10 depart. they endeavor 10 obtain let
ters of Introduction to them from the
friend in question. and this is a perfect
ly legitimate request to make, howbeit
IL Is somewhat a delicate one. but one
which is justified through a thorough
knowledge of the worth of the one for
whom the favor isi demanded. The world
knows but little of the immense amount
OF good wrought in this manner. the
support thus given at critical moments
In the career of those who go out 20
make their way in life. and the extent
OF the kindness shown in this matter OF
giving no less than OF getting introduc-
tions
These letters OF introduction are not
difficult to write when all the facts are
In evidence. in black and white; IL is
only a case OF ularshaling them in order
as concisely as possible and asking for
the particular kind OF assistance that
is required II usually takes the form
OF asking for hntroductions to local peo-
pie for one reason or another. but.
whatever the object may be. it should
always be clearly defined In the written
introductions~
Many Sided Introductions.
Social intpoductions are many-sided.
Now and again they fail. not through
the good Offices of those who give them.
but through circumstances For in
stance, a letter not unfreQuently does
not reach !the person to whom IL is
written until the bird of passage is
about to take flight. and only polite
regret is expressed that II was received
too late tos be of any use. owing to alb
sence from home, or. after calls have
been exchanged. nothing follows, the
acquaintance does not progress further,
and the 1iea OF having things made
pleasant proves a myth. These remarks
apply to temporary visitors. Those who
make a long stay find these letters OF
great service to them. as an interest is
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golfer, and a frequent visitor TO the
Chevy Chase links
Behold General Miles.
One Of the most striking figures at
Chevy Chase. when in action. is Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, chief
of the United States Army. AS a warrior
General Miles is known the world over.
his service a long and honorable one.
dating back TO the troublous times on
the frontier when skirmishes with the
pesky Indians were common occur
rences. Indeed. In this style OF warfare
General Miles ably distinguished him
self; yet with all never did he pursue
the dusSy redskin more mercilessly than
he does the golf ball. His puts are
the talk OF the club. leaving the green
with the speed and accuracy OF rife
ball. soaring through the ambient space
and dropping hard by the hole he strives
for.
Gold lace and braid. stunning uni
forms and gew- gaws. dear 20 the heart
OF the warrior brave. and dearer still
to all femininity. are laid aside when
the general a-goling goes. He is then
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Of more than ordinary ability He fire.
quently visits this charming suburban
resort. and es diligently pupzIss the
IittIe ball while on the links as. he does
some knotty and puzzling Iegal problem
when burning the midnight oil within
the confines OF his sanctum ,sanctorum
at home.
A Marked Victim
Justice White is sorely threatened
beyond a doubt he is a marked victim
for the golf habit. So far he acknOwl-
edges that he is always an interested
spectator" bgt who can tell when he,
too. may fall by the waysRde and emu
late the example OF his brother legal
Iuminaries?
That golf is no respectser of persohs
or things is best evidencei by the wide
diversity OF professions that become
victims TO its fascinations- No sport
is more universally ind3orsed by min
listers OF the Gospel than golf n this
category may be mentioned the Rev Dr.
J. Mcbride Sterrett. Who is an ardent
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readily taken in those who remain in a
place for any length OF time.
II must be admitted that much de-
pends upon what IS said in a letter OF
introduction, and by whom IL is SAID
II any cordial expressions are used con-
cerning the bearer. and il a personal
favor is made with regard 10 any kind
ness being shown, the chances are that
it bears excellent social results. and
people exert themselves to an extent
they would otherwise consider Unneces-
sary.
An example of a cordial letter might
be TO this effect:
Some Sample Letters.
~ great friend OF mine. Mrs. A., IS
going to spend some little time at B..
1 am afraid she will find IL rather dull.
as she knows no one there. ! thought
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be written in strict accordance with the
situation. as people when introducing
by letter are most careful 10 keep 10 the
strict letter OF the law-the actua.
knowledge they possess OF those they in
trOduce-
Introductions en- visiting cards are
still more formal
ITO introduce Mrs B" is written or
the top OF Mrs. AS visiting card. and
left in person by the one to whom II il
given.
Letters OF introduction should always
be left on those 20 whom they are ad-
dressed, with the visiting cards OF the
bearers and the temporary address upon
them
Intimate friends give letters CT intro
duction with the envelopes Enclosed. 70
be fastened before being presented; /;
others close them in the first instance.
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Washington perhaps Letters Of In
PRODUCTION" as a means of entree into
society are more largely used than in
any other city in the United states.
This is probably due to the fact that
during the season" Washington is the
headquarters of the ultra-smart set of
the United States. the men and women
cf millions who spend the time between
seasons In travelling abroad where they,
Of course. meet the incest people in
foreign lands. These people as we'll as
their friends are constantly coming to
the States. and IL is then the letters of
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PER USE OF LET TEPS OF INTRODUCTION IN WASHINGTON

introduction" are a means OF making ac-
quaintance.
These letters OF introduction" are q
great factor in social life. and have
often an important bearing On the lives
Of those who present them.
There are various descriptions OF such
letters, those that are given for purely
social reasons, 10 make the time pass
pleasantly in foreign cities and towns
70 men and women who are birds OF
passage. or who intend taking up their
abode for season. and those that are
given for a different motive-to help
young men. or even young women. on in
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the present time no such record has
been chronicled

the present time no such record has
been chrOnicled.
Loved by the Celebrities.
And these big men, how they do enjoy
it all, II is treat TO see them striding
along over the turf. with all the non
chaiance OF the ubiquitous csddie. ap-
Darently without a care on earth.
These, the men in whom we lesser NOR
tails stand in mortal awe and refer
TO with batcd breath and reverence.
There is Justice Harlan, physical as
well as an intellectual giant. known TO
all good and patriotic Americans. who.
when pictured Il, the minds eye, appears
before our vision in silken robes OF
state. austere. worldly wise. and a tower
of intellectual strength. Yet with all
these attainments there is no more ar
dent golfer in the District than the asso-
ciate Justice. Clad in sweater and with
trousers rolled up he strides about the
links and with mighty stroke speeds
the little ball on its way, with the
prowess and precision OF an expert.
His brother justices may summon suf-
ficient fortitude 10 discuss and differ
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any particular career they may have
chosen for themselves
Social iEtroductions made by letter
are usually given direct. that is. to
those persons by whom they have been
requested. When they relate to fur
thering personal interests they are not
unfrequently given through a third per-
son-that is to say, the person who
asks for them is unknown TO the one
able TO give them, and is approached
through a mutual friend. So much
trouble and kind consideration is seldom
or never shown as regards casual social
introductions for those on the wing.
but when benefits OF any nature can be
conferred by the exercise of a little
friendly persuasion it is most readily
given, and much gratitude is earned by
these kindly actions on the part OF
those who ask for and those who give
these letters.
Difficult and Delicate.
It is a dlnicuIt and delicate matter TO
write a letter OF Introduction concern
ing a stranger. however well that
stranger may be known to the one who
has requested the introduction. To
render il OF value an explicit account
Of the one 10 be thus introduced should
be given. and the why and the where
fore OF the Introduction being made
This can be much more effectually done
by letter than by a social Introduction
made between the two. as an introduc-
tion Of any practical use could not fol-
low on so slight an acquaintance. where
as, II made on the strength of a long
friendship and personal knowledge il
would have far more weight with the
recipient OF the letter whose interest is
claimed by friend OF his own for one
who is regarded as a friend by the one
asking for the Introduction.
To Persons in Authority.
When men and women are about TO
leave for distant parts OF the world let
ters Of Introduction 10 persons in au-
thority are OF the greatest assistance TO
them in furthering their interests. and
kind hearted people make no little ef-
fort TO help their friends in this way.
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Golf, as 1t Is Played at Chevy
Chase Club bU Washing
ton Celebrities, Including
Members of Bench and
Bar, State. War and Navy
Officials. and Athletes.

IOW that the gladstone chirp of
VI the bluebird fills the air and
Erim winter is fast giving way
TO the Joyous spring season. Washing
tons smart set is all aglow over the ap-
preaching golf season. Not since Scot
lands ancient ard honorable game was
resurrccted has the outlook for the
golan6 season been brighter than at the
present time. and nowhere is it more in
vogue than with the members OF Wash
ington's most exclusive country club.
The Chevy Chase.
Tournament and championship chat is
rife among its members. and the coming
May tournament is spurring even its
most sluggish devotees on to renewed
activity. and the pretty links, stretching
away from the club house. are daily
dotted with golfers and caddies.
Played by Young and Old.
Gollng in Washington is by no means
confined TO that set OF enthusiasts of the
young and athletic mold to be found
elsewhere. Here the most distinguished
members of bench and bar. diplomats.
Cabinet members. grim warriors. heroes
of battles won ashore and anoat. states
men. bankers. brokers. merchants, ath-
letes, and dilettantes meet on a common
footing. The golf club seemingly levels
all differences. and for the nonce dull
while in pursuit OF the diminutive and
elusive rubber sphere.
Apparently there is no age limit for a
golf player. Seemingly the most enthu-
siastic players of the Chevy Chase Club
are 70 be found among that class which
has already passed the third score mile
stone of life's journey. and indeed one of
the most indefatigable golfers Of Chevy
Chase is closely approaching his four
Ieore of years.
Played Year Round.
The renewed activity at Chevy Chase.
however. by no means indicates that
golhng is totally abandoned throughout
The winter months-indeed. no! Chilling
blasts Of winter have no terrors for the
golfer. With but few exceptions not
day passed last winter that one or more
golfers did not make the round of the
links He may miss the large gallery
Of the milder months, # is true. but
what cares the true golfer for the
plaudits OF the gallery? He may also
miss the exquisitely gowned women and
the frou frou OF their silken skirts. fol-
lowing him from hole to hole. with a
running FIRE OF chatter ACCOMPANYING
his strokes, yet. too. these distractions
are more or less avoided by the true
sportsman. despite the added attrac-
hveness Of the presence of the fair sex.
Until one has reached this stage of in
difference to atmospheric conditions, he
is not eligible 10 be classed among the
great golf players who frequent the
Chevy Chase links in summer. with the
mercury striving for century record
or at any time in winter. except when
a snowy mantle covers the links. II
would not be surprising TO hear Of
some player trying his prowess even un-
der these chilling conditions. but I'D to
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-10
A BIG UNDERTAKING
It Is Proposed to Raise the Levels
Of the Great Lakes.
Commerce Through Lakes Erie ana
st. Clair Would BE Greatly nene-
nted-A Big Dam Near Buff
faIo 90 BE Built.

A matter which is receiving the at
ton OF President Roosevelt at this
time is the selection OF the three
American members of the internation-
al commission to consider plans for
the regulation of the levels of the great
lakes Canada is to have represen-
tation on the commission of three
members, and there is no reason to
expect opposition to the project from
them, inasmuch as Canada has moth
ing to lose and everything to gain,
for it is proposed to conduct the work
Of construction and maintenance en-
tirely at the expense OF the United
States.
The proposition to raise and control
the level OF the water of the great
lakes has been under consideration for
years and has received the active con-
sderation and won the approval of the
governing board of engineers of deep
waterways, and of the United States
engineers. Briefly stated the plans
provide for a regulating dam on Nj
agara river not far from Buffalo The
reg uidliuS lcdluIc Will DC dCCOlue'
plished by making fixed weir with
movable sluice, so that the overflow OF
Lake Erie may be controlled at all
all times and according to estimates
made after careful study OF the plan
it appears feasible to maintain the
level of Lake Erie about three feet
higher than the usual stage Of water
during the low water period in the
latter season of navigation.
A corresponding increase in the low
water depth in Lake St. Clair Of two
feet would be obtained and Lakes HUI
ron and Michigan would gain foot
in depth. Lake Superior is beyond the
range of effect One of the especial
TO be gained by thus rails
ing the lake levels is in connection
with the work on the Detroit river
At present there is less than 1S feet
Lepth over the shoals at low water and
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-10
RASTUS ON THE RUN.
Next Legislature Expected To Fix
The Negroes Clock.

The coming session Of the Legls
lature will see the introduction of
bill to eliminate the vote OF the ig
norant and vicious negro. What
method of accomplishing this end
If will advocate will of course, not
be known until it comes before the
General Assembly Tor discussion
and action. In the meantime how
ever, it will be we'll for the men
with whom the fate of the measure
will rest to study the question
fairly, thoroughly and without
prejudice.
At the present time adoption of
ballot free from all the party devices
and containing the names of all
candidates printed in such fashion
as to give to no man not thoroughly
acquainted with the issue no clue
by which to vote appears the fairest
duh hiOo1 ANaSlDlC IA dnuGl VI dCNOlA-
plishing the end sought Such a
ballot in modified form now exists
in Massachusetts, Tennessee,
Missouri and other States, so that
its adoption by Kentucky would not
be in the nature OF an experiment,
1t can be adopted without change
of the constitution and, from it's
nature, will make necessary intel.
ligence and the qualification of
education on the part of the voter,
if it is to be exercised successfully.
The time has passed for Kentucky
to be governed by a rooster or log
cabin. What the State needs is an
administration of its affairs by men
chosen solely on the ground of their
personal fitness and the principles
they represent. The coming Leg.
islature will be entrusted with this
duty. The responsibility for its
performance should not be entered
upon lightly, nor discharged with
out earnest consideration and a
determined purpose to rise above
Darten--with Ms and temporary
ala, the mother. such
he Democrats SIX g''a7s' ~ ~ -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-10

There never was just such po-
litlcal mess as that prevailing in
the Eleventh district to-day, in the
election of successor TO the late
Congressman Boreing. Both Hun
ter and Edwards have in turn been
declared the nominee. Some clerks
have one and some the other and in
several counties the clerks have
put both under the same device,
Jao. d. White is on all the ballots
as an Independent Republican.
The final contest will be in the
House.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-10
DREDGING A LAKE ERIE HARsoa,

he necessity of deepening works has
been demonstrated if the increasing
commerce is to be handled.
The cost of construction o. the dam
IN the Niagara river and the mainte-
nance of the works to operate the weir
would be paid for many dimes over
n the money which would be saved
in harbor improvements now made
necessary by the low wafer stages.
The aggregate cost of improving Lake
Erie harbors has averaged $1,000,0 600
FOR each foot of permanent depth Sc
cured, and as the proposed regulating
works would give an increased depth
of three feet it would represent a value
of 100000. This sum taken in com
parisOn with the estimated cost of the
proposed dam of $500. 900 is a strong
and convincing argument in favor OF
the project Here is a clear saving OF
over two million dollars on Lake Erie
alone and the saving on the Detroit
river and on Lakes st. Clair, Huron
and Michigan would swell the sum to
far greater proportions
OF course any construction works
affecting the level OF the sreat lakes
necessarily becomes a matter OF inter
national agreement, hence the appoint
ment of the international commission
Just the effect which the elevation or
the lake levels would have on streams
tributary TO the lakes, and just how
il would operate upon vested rights
along the shore lines of the waters
affected are matters which demand the
thorough and discriminating examina-
ton by the commission.
Il is interesting to note in connec-
ton with this problem OF lake levels
that measurements of the flow of Nj
agara river made both by the boGpd's
engineers and those of The United
States show that there has been a con-
tinuous decrease in the discharge OF
water through the Niagara river into
the ST Lawrence The measurements
made in 1869 gave a discharge Of 1885,
600 cubic feet per second; those made
in 1S9O-91 gave but 23O 1000 cubic feet,
while the present measurements show
but 900. 600 cubic feet and comparisons
reveal a similar decrease IN the dis
charge of the St. Clair and st. Law
renee rivers.
This decrease in flow is undoubtedly
the result of the gradual fitting Of the
land from the north towards the south
west, discovered by scientific men to
be steadily and slowly going on. In
1900 years at the present rate Of tilt
ing the Niagara river will be entirely
dried up and the waters of the great
lakes will be discharged through an
old channel near Chicago made cen
turtles ago by the outlet of a glacial
lake. The bed of this channel is now
eight feet above the mean level OF
Lake Michigan and FIVE feet above
highest level. -
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-11-10

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