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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
To BUILD FINE CITY
ALONG NIPE BAY, CANADA
Americans Get Control of 10000 Acres
Along Coast.

SYRACUSE. Dec. 21-Through a deal
recently closed by A. Pomeroy repre-
senting the United States-Cuba Land
Company. John Dunfee. OF this city. be-
comes the chief owner OF a tract Of
$4,000 acres surrounding the Bay Of
Nipe. Cuba. IL is intended TO build a
city and establish a summer resort.
The land has a six-mile frontage along
the bay, with navigable rivers running
through il. and is one day nearer New
York than Havana. IN the tract are
many grazing ranges and fruit farms.
The city of New York can be supplied
six weeks earlier vita fruit from this
place than from California. Former
Representative ]. ]. Belden is one of
the chief stockholders of the Central
Cuban Railroad, which runs through
the property
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
SUICIDE MANIA STRONG
IN THIS ITALIAN FAMILY
One Son Shoots Himself, Another Jumps
From House, and Father Tries
to Cut Throat.

ROME. Dec 2.-Leut VIdo. Of the
Eishtieth Regiment of Foot. committed
suicide owing to a love affair, by shoot
ing himself with revolver on board
one of the Grand Canal steamers at
Venice.
The followi2g morning his brother at
Chioggia, who was TO have attended the
funeral, rose at . o'clock. and after
dressing went to the top of the house
and threw himself from the roof into
the street below, dying shortly after
ward
Meanwhile the father Of the two. who
was at Venice, also rose early. and was
found with razor attempting TO cut
his throat. but was prevented just in
time.
He is now being watched day and
night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
A Twelve Hour Day.
A Desirable Reform Proposed in Our
Fire Department.

The Times desires to record its IN
dorsement of the proposed twelve
hour schedule for local firemen. It's
understanding is that bill providing
for such a work-day instead of one
twenty-four hours long is now pend
ing in Congress, and it is anxious to
contribute as far it can to obtain for
the measure the favorable eonsidera-
ton of both houses Already the pro-
posed legislation has been Endorsed by
various associations of citizens and
approved by the Commissioners. The
Times feels, therefore, that it speaks
Ii this matte for the authorities as
well as for its civilian readers.
Washington buildings will be more
nearly secure from fire when its fire
men are able to rest between ''tricks,"
when they are able to be with their
families like other men, and when
they are permitted some part, at least,
Of the recreation enjoyed by every
day laborer in the community. Then
the service may offer some induce
ments to men strong In mind as well
as in body. The wonder is today that
so capable an organization was ever
created when the pay Is so small and
the exactions are so great.
As long as no great fire occurs,
many of our legislators-and many
of our citizens-are apt to think our
fire-fighting force abundantly large.
They would think the same thing if
the force were only half what it Is
All the alarms the authorities might
sound would not avail to teach these
people the old lesson that an ounce of
prevention IS worth a pound Of cure.
But the majority, we think, both OF
citizens and legislators, would prefer
TO provide a good fire department
than TO rebuild {. section of their city.
With these people rests the fate of
this twelve-hour bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
Abandoned Farms.
Proposition to PIT Wall Street Capital
Into Thcm.


The New York Press prints an
article slrging that some of the money
III Wall Street be invested in the
abandoned farms Of New England
and the South, To be used in working
these farms by new methods and i'm
proved machinery. 1t states that our
rural population is on the verge of
starvation, and expresses the opinion
that old-fashioned ideas of farming
are responsible.
Nothing is funnier than hints on
farming evolved from the brains of
citizens Of the metropolis, unless it IS
the spectacle which is presented BIZ
the average city man when he under
takes to carry out his ideas on a farm.
i. Is true that there are some aban-
doned farms which have been desert
co because they did cot afford de-
cent living, but in the great majority
OF cases the men who left the farms
Of the East did so because they could
do better IN the richer lands of the
West, or IN mercantile or manufactur-
ing hfe IN the cities 1t must be re-
membered that the American farmer
Is not exactly like the Old World
peasant in either ancestry or tradi-
tons. He may be descended from
men who have been farmers and moth
ing else for generations, or he may be
the grandson Of some mechanic who
was the blacksmith, or cooper, or shoe.
r'aEer, or carpenter, for his neigh
bCrs, and with whom farming was a
side issue. In the latter case his ma
tive ingenuity and enterprise lead him
10 follow the trades to the cities. He
Is not the yokel of English hedgerows,
o. the Tuscan peasant, knowing only
one line of work, and that the most
primitive; he is more likely to be a
jaek-at-all-trades.
The cause of the decline III profits
for Eastern farmers Is mainly the
competition OF the West, where farm
ing is carried on with large capital
and large territory. Most native
Eastern farmers could make as good
living as ever off their farms if they
lad a market for their goods; OF
could, as formerly, exchange farm
products for shoes, furniture, cloth
ing, and other necessities. The fault
lies not in the farmer, but IN q great
industrial development which cannot
and should not be checked
The thing which Wall Street capital
can 90, however, for the small farmer
of the last IS to afford play for his
mechanical ability in handieraft.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
A Magnificent Residence.

The office of speaker carries With It
a magnificent official residence in the
northern towers OF the Palace OF West
minister. the bright and lofty rooms be-
ing lighted with great windows looking
out on the Thames. In addition 20 this
residence. which is furnished and main
tanned for him at public expense, the
speaker receives a salary OF $4,000 a
year besides most generous allowances
When the house is in session the speaker
gives a series OF official banquets and
levees. These are stately affairs, and
the gentlemen who attend them are ex-
pected to appear either in uniform or IN
court dress. the ordinary evening dress
being strictly tabooed.
The speaker himself receives his
guests in a black court suit and steel
hiited sword. and is attended By his
train-beGrer. his purse-bearer. his gen
tlemen-in-waiEng. his chaplain, ard by
the Kings sergeant-at-arms- The ban
Qpets take place in the great dfnias
room. tbs windows OF which look ont 10
the north and from them may be seen
the long stretch of the Thames ernhank-
ment with is perfect fairyland or elcc-
trie LAMPS and moving lights
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
TIDE MOVES 767-TON
BRIDGE IN is MINUTES
Huge Structure Is Floated Fifty Feet
to a Kew Position.

NEWARK, n. j.. Dec. 2L-An engi-
neering triumph was scored today at
Newark by Chief Engineer Lincoln
Bush, of the Lackswanna Railroad, in
the successful moving by the tide OF the
767-tou steel drawbridge over the Passaic
RIVER between Newark and Harrlson
The task was accomplished in a driving
rain storm without single hitch.
The bridge was lifted on big scows by
the rising OF the tide, floated fifty feet
to the new position. and lowered 10 its
place by means of sand jacks"
Everything worked as planned. and in
just eighteen minutes after the starting
signal the draw was in place at the new
stone pier.
President w Ii. Truesdale was pres
ent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
Matter of Etiquette.

1t is matter Of etiquette that as long
as a speaker offers himself for re-elec-
ton on the opening OF q new parliament,
he should be accepted without any con-
test. even If he belongs 20 the part5
which is In opposition. In fact.
contests for the speakership are
relatively rare, and the last five or six
speakers Of the house Of commons have
in each instance when first elected been
chosen without any opposition.
In the event OF Speaker Gully RESIN
Ing before the dissOluticq OF parliana snt,
the next speaker will be nominated by
ana would De 2 Tory. whereas II Mr..
Gully defers his retirement until after
the dissolution. and merely announces
when the next pa rliament meets that he
does not offer himself for reelection,
and II the Liberals were to have carried
the day at the polls. and to have a ma
Jority IN the new house. the next speak
er would undoubtedly be once more q
LII eral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
Emblem of Authority.

The mace which occupies so prOml-
nent a position on the table % the
house of commons when the speaker IS
in the chair. which is carried before
him by the sergeant-at-arms in his pro-
cessiOns TO and from the chamber and
which Is ANONYMOUSLY placed under the
table in the house Of commons on the
death or resignation Of the speaker, as
we'll as at the commencement OF every
new parliament until the speaker IS
elected, is not. as SO many people sup
pose. an emblem of the authority vested
BY the house in its presiding officer.
but IS a token OF the authority in
trusted to the speaker by the crown.
and the permanent presence OF mem
Der of the royal household in the per-
son Of one sof the Kings sergeant-at-
arms in attendance on the speaker, is
further indication Of the fact that.
theoretically. at any rate. the powers
enjoyed b. the speaker are derived from
the sovereign, rather Khan from par
lament.
In this connection il may be added
that at the close OF every session OF
the house the mace is duly surrendered
by the speaker TO the Kings sergeant
alarms and deposited by the latter IN
the royal treasury, now known as the
Jewel house, in the Tower OF Lon
don.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
A Plea for Open Cars.
Balmy Days Ali Winter When They
Are Desirable.


We are hearing a good deal Of late
from the advocates of the closed street
car-or perhaps it would be more ac-
curate to say the opponents of the
open car.
1t is a pity that the agitation is not
all on the other side, as there are too
few lines now on which open ears are
run. That there are plenty Of people
who would use the open cars all win
ter, if these were put at the service
of the public, is proved by the num-
Der of passengers to be found always
OF the platforms. Whenever an open
ear Is seen 1t is sure to be patronized.
There are days in this climate, of
course, during the winter. when it is
uncomfortable to ride on an open car.
But such days are comparatively few.
There are weeks at a time when the
weather is balmy and a ride through
the streets of Washington is a delight
full experience. If the companies are
encouraged IN putting on closed cars
al n certain date in the fail and run
ming them all through the season till
spring, getting about in the city will
be deprived Of a great deal of its
charm. No sensible, healthy person
Of ordinary ruggedness wishes to ride
IL a closed car when he can ride out
side. The ears are mere boxes in size,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
BOAT MAKES PERILOUS
VOYAGE THROUGH ICE

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. p. - The
steamer ]. r. Hutchinson. Captain
Smith. which left Detroit on Thursday
for this port. arrived here yesterday
under her own steam
The Hutchinson was en- the rocks off
Keweenaw Point. Lake Superior. Her
trip, a record-breaking one through the
ice to Detroit. was resumed on Thurs
day, when she sailed from that port.
accompanied by two ice breakers, which
conveyed her to clear water in Lake
Erie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
Nj CLELLAN WOULD BUY
FATHERS OLD HOME

WEST ORANGE. y. j.. Dec. 21.-It IS
reported that George b. Mcclellan,
mayor-elect of New York. would like TO
regain possession Of the home of las
father. the late Gen. George B. McCiel-
Ian. which is situated on the mountain
side in West Orange
Although IL is many years since the
house was built. IL is in excellent condi-
ton. IL contains twenty rooms. one OF
which is finished IN ebony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
The Proper Time.

The time is approaching
When mothers begin
To lock up the ''parlor"
Let children peep in
When holly is brought to
The house. as a rule.
While Johnnie and Susie
Are busy a. school.
And, sweeter, more hearty
Than balsam or myrrh.
There floats on the air a
Faint perfume O fir.
The time Is approaching
When all Of Us should
The room Of our soul IT
For Christmastide mood.
With holly Of happy,
Kind feeling. that we
May decently light there
The Christmastide tree.
New Orleans Times-DeH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
ANOTHER COTTON PEST
FOUND IN MEXICO

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. 21.-James Brown
Potter. Of New York. who is on his way
home from Mexico. where he has a large
cotton plantation. says that a new cot
ton pest has appeared in that country.
and caused much damage TO cotton in
the past season. 1t is a bug which seems
TO have its native home in the mesquite
trees
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
GoMPERs MAKING PROGRESS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-President
Gompers. of the American Federation
of Labor, win make another attempt
today TO see representatives OF the
Iron League and try to arrange a plan
Cor keeping alive Local No. 2. OF the
iron workers. Yesterday he remarked f:
i can only report progress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

The viii of Spaniard contains a be-
quest of $4,000 to the first Spanish gen
eral who shall land in the United States
and avenge the defeats OF Cuba and
the Philippines. Until this event the
money Is to remain on deposit in the
Bank Of Spain. We know this bank Is
Incorporated. making its life immortal.
but we believe the deposit win outlive
its guardian
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21
BUYS RUSSIAN TOYs.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. I-Thc
''Novoe Vremya" says America has be-
come large purchaser Of Russian TOYS.
An order valued at 10000 roubles has
Just arrived.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

Some people have been writing to the
New York Sun" complaining that they
cannot get ten-thousand-doliar bills 20
give as Christmas presents. but per-
haps they will be able to make ten-dol-
lar ones do.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

Two women harpists in New York
have joined a musicians union Now
the non-unionists win have nothing to
harm ON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

1t may be true that the weather has
been exceptionally fine for the past two
months. but let US be cautious I'm bragg
ging about 1t until after the HOLIDAYS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

Emperor William has been shooting
boars, but the terror Of this proceeding
is Iessened by the fact that they were
not the two-Iegged kind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

The bitterest pill in the dose for those
four youngsters who ran away from
their New York home and were cap
tured in Somerville and sent back. must
have been that the newspapers all re-
ferred to them as little boys"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

All the little tin banks Will go broke
on the night before Christmas. but the
children who are owners Of them will
not be less cheerful on that account.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

Somebody advocates changing the
color Of the illumination I'm the red
light district as a means Of moral re
generation. II this means keeping it
dark the reform measure will not work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-21

How long is Senator smoot to be hen
pecked from the outside?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
EDXARDsYILLE. ILL.

Miss Ruth Hemphill arrived from Carlinyflle
for a visit with Mis- Olive c. Thomas
Mrs Piety r. Wheeler entertained at luncheon
Saturday afternoon In compliment to Miss Alice
Clark OF st. Louis There were sixteen present
and after the luncheon whist was enjoyed The
prize was won by Miss Katharine Posue
Mrs b. d. Judd and Miss Bernice Hughes
have gone to Chicago for a couple Of weeks
Mrs G.. W. Parkinson has returned from q
visit with relatives at Carbonate.
Miss Alice Bartlett and Miss Laura Sonter-
man spent the fore part OF the week at GRANITE
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. r Gonterman
Mrs j. D. Arrowsmith has returned to Venice.
She was a CUES. Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Misses Carrie and Bernadette Manley Of 81
Louis were guests OF the family OF Judge and
Mrs W. H. Krone this week. and attended the
phantom party given by the Misses Krone.
The Psstime Club gave a euchre and box social
on Tuesday evening. The prizes went 10 Misses
Jess mine Stubs. Dominica Hellrung and Tillio
Hack: Henry Traree. Caspar Vorwsld and Pro-
lessor W. c. Schwarz.
Miss Alma Freeman. who was . guest Of Miss
Frances deisterbaum. has returned TO her home
Miss Eta Meyer Of ST. Louis. Miss Maud
Newton, Walter Newton and Emmett Smith Of
East 81 Louis were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs r.
W Baldwin the nrst part Of tho week
Miss Ruth Jordan Of Ferguson has been visiting
Miss Charlotte Nelson
Miss Clara Tuxhorn Is arranging for a re-
cifal at TuIhorn Opera-house in the near future
One OF the features will De SignOr Parisi. ths
vioiiniet. Of st. Louis.
The whist and Guild will be entertained this
week by Mrs w H. Hail. the first tomorrow
and the second on Tuesday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mss pasy II honor Of the birthday
evening those fF Msses rs Msad
LictenberEer. Laura Mann. Lille Kickets. Jen-
Maude Benhnm. Mabel Zapp. Heuie stre;meter
Bertha sehreibsr -, Anna Conrad. Mrs. N. Gar
ton Messrs. John Crannei. John Muth John
Collins. Thomas Warren. Henry HeIlman,. Adolph
troy. George Hahn Edward Podesta Mr.. and
Mrs II. Garrett.
Mty Riaz sYs% at q ,hi MISE ss% su.e
,er and MI. Gu. Those Prsss1
Eva Durch. Carrie Durch. Tiney Hunts Amanda
Grmwood. Lula Brinkmeyer. Helen Brfnkmeyer.
y John af Eser Daa stone T John Smith,
er. Oscar Weber. Benu Krseh and George Rapp
Mis- Es,se BAILEY and q, William MeIntoeh were
In compliment IN to Mis- ionise Dunkerson a
ba sftr'y Of friends as the guest" of Mrs E. NJ.
The sixteenth anniversary Of Miss Helen Grill
tainment Of her Classmates and friends Of the
Miss Fannie Insle Of Oakland city Is the CUES.
OF her cousin. Miss EfHe Hughes.
Miss Halle Cabanss has returned from brief
William NJ Akin returned Tuesday from n six
weeks sojoarn in Florida.
were in the city Wednesday.
". /. Rudd is in the city from Rockport
Robert Kuhn has returned from trip to st.
Attorney J. G. owen has gone to Nashville for
Misses Margaret and Stella waggener and
with Mr. and Mr., H Army. VI lick have
turned from Oakland City. after visit with
Mr. and MIS-. Abe Mckinney
Miss Bertha Keil goes soon to Mount Vernon
to visit friends.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
vINCENHEs, IND.

Mr. and Mrs. VIII C. Bierhaus have returned
from extended trip to Washington and New
York.
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.. Charles Sierhaus.
has returned TO Indianapolis.
Mr. John d. Bayard ard Miss Lucille A. Hind
Assembly Club ball Miss Hindman was the
guest OF her aunt. Mrs. Edward McNeally while
Mr. Bayard was entertained by his brother.
Miss frankie Green entertained Thurnday aft
ernoon at whist In honor Of Miss stirnson OF
Cincinnati and Miss webster OF St. Louis.
the Les Deux.' Club at cards Tuesday evening.
Miss Bessie Donaldson has returned to Indian
apolis after a pleasant visit with her parents,
Mr. and Mr. George Donaldson. >.
gresziye euchre Tuesday night
Mrs Frederick Berhaus entertained at cards
Miss Alice Eastman entertained her friends at
whist Tuesday afternoon In honor Of Miss LII
liam r. Stimson Of Cincinnati. who IL the guest
of Miss leila Slocomb.
Evar sviiIe. whore she Visited friends.
Miss Lillian SouliRney has returned from St
Louis where she attended the Western millinery
Miss May Pinion Of Praceton is the guest Of
Mrs. f. A. Webb Of GRANVILLE. NJ. is the
friends at six-o' clock dinner. Thursday .
Mrs James Emison has gone to Detroit 10
Mr. Prosper Eluere and sister. Miss Elizabeth.
are home from a two months so1ourn In FLORIDA
Miss Anna sehaller was the suest Of honor a;
a card party given by Mrs. Lawrence Elmer at
Misses Katherine and Dorothy, Kes,inger en-
tertained their young friends priday WeSnes
day with a bundle party in honor OF their
daughter Miss Lucy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01

liam Ledbettcr, recond, and Mrs. Lillian Howe
OF Tacoma. Wash. third. gentlemen,
third.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin schauerte departed Thurs
cay for BeIleville where they will reside. Iues-
day night friends gave them a surprise party.
The Tuesday Girls and number OF tneif
brother. CITY Attorney Fred q. Bierer. at their
home Monday evening in honor of their guests
snd Mr. Fred Sayior Of ST. Louis
Members OF the senior class OF the TOWNSHIP
High School were entertained Monday evening
by Miss Ruby Eager at the home Of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fager. Parior games az
forded pastime. Those present which includes
all the, class. were Misses Margaret Stein, Cara
Lucier Gerald Billiard Ruby Pager and Messrs
Ralph Imhon. Tom Williams. Will Pigo't. Scott
C1eland and Clarence Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs John McKerns were host and
hostess TO merry party OF friends Monday
evening. The affair in the nature Of q
surprise and In honor OF Mr. McKerns
nftieth birthday
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-01
CARLINvILLE, Ill.

Edward Giraffe Of Springfield has been visit.
ing Doctor and Mrs. J. Palmer Natthews
Mrs. C. J. Lumpkin Is visiting relatives In
Carrollton.
has been visiting Mrs. L. Nathan ., =,
Chesterfield are visiting Mr.. and Mrs T. b.
Edward Deeds Of ST. Louis and Joseph Deed.
of Nashville Tenn. have been visiting theii
mother Mrs. Mary Deeds -,
!, inc IN the city visiting his mother. Mrs f. Il
Misses Elizabeth and Marie stelnmeyer enter
tanned friends informally Wednesday evening
Mrs Frank Valentine and daughter, Miss Bes.
sie have returned from visit with Mrs. Burke
VancfI In Springfield. ,,.
with relatives In Champaign. Ill
Henry Kistner is visiting his brother Theodore
KIstner In Granite City.
Miss Mayn.s Bartzail OF whitehall IL visiting
Mr. and Mrs Ehas. Woodruff.
Mrs Edward Lea Of wichita. Kas. fs the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs: John B. Master ..,.,.,, ,s.,.
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Beardslee are visiting theif
daughter Mrs. Lafayette Shock. in yirden.
Mrs. C. T. Woodward Is visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs n Converse. in Greenield-
Miss Nellie Mesdck entertained friends Thurs-
day evening 81 a progressive finch party
The Misses Keplinser gave reception Mo nay
Of their guest. Miss Leil Hopkins OF Kansas
Miss Mary Simmons has been visiting relatives
IN II. q Mcbride is visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. T. C. Mcbride. in Tayiorvilie
Fred Den5y of st. Louis has been visiting his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. p. l. DENLY
Professor Perry o, Landon has been visiting
yetafiyes in Jereeyvilfe.