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NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

IFRoM TIE TRIBUNE BUBEAU.I
Washington Nov. 2.-The Secretary OF State and
Mrs Hay will begin Tuesday, December %. the
series Of dinners to be given by the Cabinet MEM
bers their wives in honor OF the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. Owing to Hl-health. Mrs Hay
has announced that she will limit her social duties
this winter to the dinner and to the annual break
fast which the Secretary of State gives on New
Years morning in honor Of the Diplomatic Corps
She will not appear in line beside Mrs Roosevelt
at the White House receptions, nor will she be
at home to callers what are pOpuIariy known
as Cabinet afternoons
Mrs Shaw has selected December - the date
Of Miss Enid Shaw's coming out reception On that
occasion the hospitality of the Secretary OF the
Treasury and his wife will not only overflow the
boundaries of their Washington home. but even
the ballroom floor Of the Arlington. which they
have engaged. will be taxed to accommodate the
one thousand guests who TO receive invitations
The Attorney General and his family will spend
Thanksgiving Day at their new farm at Valley
Forge Penn. Mrs. Knox returned from the farm
few days ago. but left Washington yesterday for
short visit to New-York
Speaker Cannon will entertain the Illinois deega-
ton in Congress at dinner tomorrow night
Colonel and Mrs Clarence r Edwards gave
dinner tonight In honor Of Miss Eliza Bates whose
marriage Frederick Rotch Swift. Of New-YOrk.
will take place Monday afternoon at the home
of the Paymaster General OF the Army and Mrs
A. L. Bates parents OF Miss Bates In addition to
the bride-eect. the company included Miss Root.
daughter of the Secretary Of War; Miss Henrietta
Whitney. of New-Haven; Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Good
win. Mrs. Dunn Mckee, who has just arrived from
New-MexicO to be her sisters matrOn of honor;
Captain Glidden. L. S. A; Mr.. HOrstman. Leuten-
ant John II. Gibbons. L. S. ". and DR.. Nichols.
Senator and Mrs. Hale have dinner invitations
for November 3.
Miss Isabel Armstrong. daughter Of General
Frank c. Armstrong, was married at O'Clock to-
day J. DuIdas LippincOtt. Of Philadelphia Only
a small company present at the ceremony.
which performed at the home OF General and
Mrs. Armstrong, in Sunderland Place. The bride
given away by her father, and was unattended
by bridesmaids Her dress Of white panne crepe
trimmed with lace that belonged to her grand
mother, Mrs. Knox Walker. a niece OF President
Polk who lived at the White House in his adj
rnnistration. and who the lace at the first
White House reception given by him The best
man was Richard NJ Cadwalader. of Philadelphia
Among the guests Captain and Mrs W. s
COWles. Admiral and Mrs. Preston Sands and the
Misses Riggs, of this city. with Mr. and Mrs.
Wurts-DUndas and Mrs. Schroeder. OF New York
Mr.. and Mrs. LppincOtt will live in the family
home OF the bridegroom, which is known as the
''Old Yellow Mansion and is of the most
ancient and picturesque houses in the city
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GENERAL REYES.

1t is pleasant to see that General Reyes was
received with courtesy and consideration at
Panama although his mission to that repuphc
was nor fruitful. II is TO be assumed that he
will he similarly received in the United States,
whatever may be the practical outcome OF his
visit Not only as the representative OF Colon
bia but also for his personal qualities, he is en-
titled to such regard. For years he has been
looked upon as one of the very foremost states
men and soldiers Of his much troubled country
as man possessing at once integrity OF charac-
ter. amplitude of scholarship and force OF VIII.
Men Of all parties have looked TO his accession
to the Presidency as promising new ana bet
ter era for Colombia. That he now renounces
and refuses the Presidential succession, which
was practically within his grasp will be widely
regretted, and must be regarded as inauspicious
for his country. Nevertheless. if he thinks he
can serve Colombia better in another capacity,
his Judgment is entitled to respect At any rate.
Colombia needs his best services in whatever
WAY he can make them most efficient.
We must regret, however, a phrase or two
which General Reyes appears TO have uttered
nj Colon. He is reported TO have told Admiral
Coghlan that If his efforts at Washington failed
10 effect a settlement of the Panama matter
satisfactory to Colombia the United States
would have to fight the entire Colombian peO-
ple. and ii would be a second Boer war" That,
with all respect for General Reyes, was not a
iudicious statement. General Reyes is coming
TO Washington on a friendly errand, hoping to
arrange pending issues in an amicable manner
in which it is earnestly to be hoped he will sue
ceed But the making of extravagant threats
Of war is not the best prelude TO friendly nego-
tiations Much must be pardoned to impulsive
temperament and to the undoubted soreness
which Colombians feel at the loss Of one Of
their choicest provinces, and we have no doubt
that Americans will on such grounds readily
overlook this utterance of General Reyes But
the maintenance of such a tone habitually
would be one of the surest means Of discredit-
ing and defeating General Reyes's legitimate
mission.
ANY war talk is indiscreet Talk of sec
ond Boer war is worse than indiscreet; for in
the most regrettabe contingency Of hostilitieS
between this country and ColOmbia-which we
do not for moment believe will occur-there
would be no conditions corresponding to those
Of the Boer war. No sane man contemplates an
American invasion and conquest Of Colombia
To land an army at Buenaventura or Carta-
gena and march It up to Bogota would doubt
less be a formidable undertaking-far more so,
we NAV concede, than the marching of an army
from Cape Town to Pretoria. But Americans
are not thinking Of that. any more than Of
remote possibility Of a declaration of war by
Colombia If ii were realized, would not entail
upon them such an undertaking. That remark
of General Reyes was entirely away from the
point and it is to be noticed only to be regretted
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circumstances she would attempt conquest of
Finland or any part of Russia, unless forced
into actual war. But it is conceivable that
under extreme pressure Norway and Sweden
might go so far as to announce policy favor
ing the independence of Finland as necessary
condition of Scandinavian safety IL Russia
should encroach upon Scandinavia, and If at
the same time Finland were to rebel, it would
indeed be almost inevitable that Finlanders ami
Scandinavia should make common cause; but
the utmost to be foreseen from such an alliance
would be voluntary union of Norway, Sweden
and Finland under common but essentially in
ternational policy; and perhaps Finnish indie
pendence under a Scandinavian quasi-protec-
torate would be a still more likely outcome.
But Scandinavian policy. under less extreme
conditions, would naturally be directed to meas
ures calculated to prevent war while at the
same time to defend Scandinavian soil.
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THE NEW KATERKORKS.

The proposaIs for extension of the New-York
water supply by going up to the Highlands of
the Hudson and to the Catskills have already
been considered, and, we believe, generally COM
mended. The report in favor of such work is
authoritative and convincing, and may well be
regarded as conclusive. With the HOusatonic
barred, as it is there is no other quarter giving
promise Of so good and plentiful supply at SO
low a cost. 1t is safe to say that the streams
in the regions named will, if properly con-
served, afford an ample supply for the uses of
New-York for the next half century or more.
The question how the work is to be done is
not vet answered, but it is q highly important
one There have been limitations that it will
be done by the present Aqueduct Commission,
the life and powers of which will simply be eX-
tended for the purpose. Without the least i'll
will toward that body, but with regard solely
to the public good, it may be said that the Wis
dom Of such an arrangement would be open to
grave question. We are not unmindrul of the
excellent work done by some members OF that
commission, or of the good qualities of some OF
the work done by it as a whole. Nevertheless,
it is undeniable we think that much Of the
work of the commission has been unsaHSfac-
tory The delay in the completion Of the new
Croton Dam has been inexcusable. That work
should have been done, according to contract,
years ago. But it is not done, and the time yet
remaining for its completion is estimated by
years, and not few. There have been other
pieces OF gross neglect and blunders which
have seriously shaken public faith in the integ-
rity of the whole work. At the present moment
a very important part Of the commissions work
is the subject of investigation.
1t may be that the commission at this time is
doing its best to serve the public interest. We
are quite willing to concede that such is the
case. That does not atone for past neglect, and
does not restore public confidence, which was
sOrely shaken years ago. If it were announced
that these new extensions Of the water system
were to be confided to the commission that has
been responsible for the Quaker Bridge Dam
and for the Jerome Park Reservoir, we fancy
the average observant citizen would abandon
hope Of seeing them completed in his lifetime.
The general opinion is that the existing commits
sion will have enough to do If it ever finishes
up its present work in satisfactory manner.
With that achievement it ought TO be content,
leaving further extensions to some other au-
thority. Whatever is done, there ought to be
some better assurance than the city has COM
monty had in such matters that the work will
be done with something like the promptness
that has marked other enterprises of compare
BILE ma gnitude under other auspices.
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STALL THEY BE BANISHEDg

Andrew H. Green not long ago expressed MS
deliberate conviction that horses and dogs
would alike disappear from the crowded quar-
ters of this overcongested city in due course
of time. Is his prophecy likely to prove TO De
correct? No doubt later generations will give
up entirely the use of animals for traction and
it is probable that there will be few four
footed creatures in Manhattan n half-centlry
from now except horses used for pleasure riding
and a comparatively small collection or dimlnu-
tive and inoffensive canine pets in families.
After all. II must be admitted that the country,
not the city, is the proper place for most
horses and most dogs.
But will not the absence of horse shows and
dog shows in Madison Square Garden deprive
our grandchildren and great-grandchildren OF
many pleasant hours? 1t may be, however, that
In after eras such fascinating exhibitions will
be held to better advantage out in the regions
of rtlsticity than close by the hurly-burly Of
the intersection of Broadway and Fifth-ave-
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other effect than that of causing postpone
mont with new bin of costs, of the impor-
tant work which the people have commanded to
be done? The honest opponents of canal i'm
provement were not merely justified In making
rs stiff fight as possible until Election Day,
but deserving Of commentator for exerting
themselves to acquaint the voters with their
side of an exceedingly important case 1t Is
their privilege to seek to convince the legls-
latlrre by straightforward methods of the pro-
priety of determining that the question was not
finally settled by the people at the polls, though
we should not expect such an effort to prove
profitable in any way. But supplementary
campaign conducted on false pretences would
be an affront which nobody can afford TO COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
TYPHOID AT COLLEGES.

The appearance of a number Of typhoid fever
cases at two important New-England colleges
gives cause for some personal anxiety among
those directly concerned, but will probably not
provoke anything like panic. AT present there
certainly seems TO be no reason for fear Of a
general epidemic. The origin of the disease is
not known, but there is no hint of any suspicion
that it is general in character. The outbreak
of some months ago at Cornell University was
due to pollution of the city water supply, and
the townsmen OF Ithaca suffered as badly u
the gownsmen of the university. The water
supplies of Williamstown and Providence do
not now seem TO be at fault 1t is therefore as
sumable that the disease was contracted else
where by one or more students in each college,
and was by them brought to the colleges and
there disseminated.
If this theory be correct, it should be COM
paratively easy TO make an end of the trouble
and restore sanitary conditions. At Cornell the
problem was, because of the much greater num-
Der involved and for other reasons vastly
greater than it is at Williams and Brown. Yet
1t seems to have been solved there with admi-
rable success that, while the last college year
closed in the shadow of a decimating epidemic
the present one is proceeding as prosperously
and as auspicously as though such a catas-
trophe had never occurred. a little prompt, en-
ergetic and well directed work at these other
colleges will effect like results there; but, of
course, such work is necessary. The college au-
thorites realize well that neglect or delay would
be disastrous.
The community life Of young men in college.
especially in those colleges in which fraternity
and dormitory systems prevail, has many at
fractions and advantages For these, however,
n involves the penalty OF affording unusual IA
cilities for the propagation of contagious dis
eases. There is imperative need, therefore. of
unremitting sanitary vigilance in such instItu-
tons. and of the most perfect sanitary condi-
tons attainable. It Ii a good thing TO give
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
THE TIGER IN BROOKLYN.

The tiger secured permission to cross the
bridge, it will be remembered, early in the
month. He has not yet gone on his travels.
He is now resting and getting ready for the
strenuous life, and on January 1 will make his
first trip of the season over the East River.
At one time 1t was thought that the people Of
Brooklyn did not like the tiger, but when they
were warned of his possible visit and his char
acter they declared he was just the sort of beast
they wanted. They were grown up people, and
they were not afraid of the tiger. So they gave
him an invitation, and he is going across.
In Brooklyn they are already making prepare
tons to receive him suitably. 1t is reported
that a couple of bookmakers have gone ahead
to prepare the way. Near Fulton-st. and Bed
ford-ave. they have fitted up handsome cage
for him. with two sets of burglar proof doors
and steel barred windows, not merely on the
ground floor, but on all four floors at the rear.
1t is a cage that for its precautions against in
vasion closely resembles the buildings in Man
haitian which have been commonly known as
the private residences of Mr.. Richard Garfield
and Mr.. Frank Farrell The cage is handsome
ly furnished. 1t is said to be the home Of
club but who are the officers of the club and
who the members who are spending money so
freely in these times of business stringency
does not appear 1t was supposed that there
were quite as many clubs in that neighbOrhood
a. the population could possibly support. but It
seems that there is room for more, in view Of
the tigers expected arrival and the need of
furnishing him proper entertainment.
We hope Brooklyn will ENJOY the tiger We
have no doubt the tiger will enjoy Brooklyn.
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.


Washington Nov n-WrIiam D. Murphy. OF
New-York a member OF the Union League ana i.e-
publican clubs Of that city. was guest OF inc
President at luncheon to-day. Mr.. Murphy VINO
was on the campaign committee OF the Union
League Club in the recent campaign. came 10
Washington for the purpose Of discussing with the
President the political situation in his State ana
especially in New-York City.
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THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington Nov 1.-THE Mexican Ambassador
and Sonora Approx went to New-YOrk early in the
week to meet Nine. Mariscal. Of Mexico and party
who have been abroad for the benefit Of Nine
Mariscars health
Countess Marguerite Cassini will give tea for
her Younger friends next Thursday afternoon
Lady Herbert widow Of Sir Michael Herbert
who has been in Washington for the last few Gays
experimenting the removal OF her private enects
from the British Embassy. returned to New-York
this morning
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ho,,f PEOPLE and Social Incidents.

at the house of Mrs. Henry F. Dimock. In E..s
Slxte.h-st.
Mrs James p. Haggin has issued cards for sr.
ception on the afternoon OF December 3. at bar
house. in Fifth-ave. for Miss McAfee.
The Orange Horse show will be held at the pt1
ing and Driving Club. at East Orange. on Thur.
day. Friday and Saturday OF the present week
Mr.. and Mrs Henry d. Babcock and Miss ABo.
Ba bcock have left town for Lakewood. where Can
tain and Mrs. Philip Lydig will likewise spend u.
next fortnight
Mrs. Morton Redmond has issued cards Tor
ception on December for Miss Iona Page
Mrs. George F Stone returns 70 town az the sns
Of the week from her country place at MOrristozn
but will spend the greater part OF the winter 4,
California Her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. ana
Mrs Frederick c. spedden. will. however. % /.
town for the season
Mr. and Mrs Pierrepont p. Foster have retyirust
from Europe. where they have been spending ths,r
honeymoon Mrs. Foster is the daughter OF Henri
(. Bowen
Dancing classes for the children are now b.-.-
ming Mrs. J. Hooker Hamersley and Mrs -
nton Fish Kean's class at Delmonico's has its Ere,
meeting on December 3 Mrs BENJAMIN WeUez',
class has its first meeting Wedaesday Dao.-,
2,
meets at Delmonico's on Monday
On Tuesday. December l. the first subscrfo.r.
ball Of the season. OF the series known as the 80
Junior Cotillons will take place at Sherry's TIA.
following is the complete list OF patronesses. M,
J. Henry Alexandra. Mrs. John W Auchincloss
Mrs James L. Barclay. Mrs William Baylis NJ,
Thomas Blagden. Mrs. William b BOultou NJ,
" Dwight Collier Mrs Ernest Crosby Mrs Va
rem DeIanO. Mrs. Arthur VI. Dodge. Mrs. Villa,
H Emory Mrs. George ". Folsom Mss ~
Goodwin. Mrs Francis Y. Greene Mrs. Harold =
MADDEN Mrs James B. Haggin. Mrs l. H Fa--s
man. Mrs Woodbury. c. Lang1on. Mrs. Aug-lg. d
Montant Mrs. George Fl. Macy Mrs Berzsrs,
Mostyn. Mrs Daniel Moran. Mrs David B. Ogsa,
Mrs. n. Fairfield Osborn. Mrs Charles A. Peaood,-
Mrs Samuel T. Peters. Mrs E1iphalet Mott Potter
Mrs. Dallas Bache Pratt. Mrs William @ Pea
jr Mrs. Edward r. Ripley. Mrs. William Robin,
son. Mrs. William Rockefeller. Mrs H!I5our1s L
Roosevelt. Mr. W. Emlen Roosevelt. Mrs Arrh,-
G. Sedgwick. Mrs. George r Sheldon. Mrs GsrH
ner Sherman. Mrs Edwin D. Trowbridge Nr,
Chafles H Tweed and Mrs J. Bloomfield Wetherlu
A daughter was born 70 1Ir. and Mrs CIars,c,
Phelps Dodge last Friday. Mrs. Dodge IS the
daughter OF Judge Horace Lunt. OF Colorad.
Springs. and Clarence Phelps Dodge IS the sor %
the Rev D. Stuart Dodge. Of this city.
Mrs. S. Gardner IAtten has sent out cards FOR
Tire debut OF her younger daughter. Mss Mary
Morris LitteII. next Saturday. Miss Lltsell a
granddaughter OF the late Chancellor Harrington
Of Delaware. and -granddlughter OF An-
Willing Norris. OF Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

The King and Queen of Italy brought up the
rear of long retinue of royalties to visit Wind
sor. going back at any rate as far as William
the Conqueror, and according to Froissart, still
further to King Arthur and his Round Table
companions, while the afterglow of Roman rule
still fingered about it's SUBMITS. The visit had
only decorative and sentimental interest, but it
prolonged the line Of such in a sufficiently spec
tacular manner doing the honor to John Bulls
hospitality which it always deserves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

Prohibition is making marvellous progress in
more than one of the Southern States Of the
Union. while in certain commemorative north
Of Mason and Dixon's line the plan of forbid
ding liquor dealers to sell anything intoxicating
to men whose names have been posted in bar
rooms is provoking an excitement almost I'M
precedented in it's way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

In Monmouth County, in our sister State OF
New-Jersey, a few months ago a trial jury
brought in a verdict of guilty against two men
who had been indicted for conspiracy with a
woman with regard to a certain estate. The
evidence showed clearly that If the men were
guilty of the alleged crime the woman was
equally so. but the jurors moved with COM
passion toward the member of the gentle sex
and set her free. 1t was an astonishing ex-
ample Of inconsistency. Now the Supreme
Court on appeal has overruled the verdict
against the men. In the circumstances this re-
suit can hardly be considered surprising.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

The New-Yorker who forgetfuIly left upon the
seat of hanson cab in London jewels worth
$4,000, and recovered them through the honesty
of the driver. must be an absent minded Aladdin
He is to be congratulated upon his good luck
in getting back the gems. Now, suppose he
had been riding in a 'nghthawk' hack in Man.
hattan-Wel what then2
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER o. 1903

books and instruments to colleges and to endow
chairs. But we are inclined 20 think that I'D
not a few institutions still greater benefacuon
would be to provide first class plumbing ana
drains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

If the sons of sunny Italy insist on bringing
their kidnapping habits here they ought at
least to leave their priests alone, as generally
too poor to ransom themselves, and with no
church fund back of them available for such
purposes.
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Mrs James r. Haggin has issued cards for -
ception the afternoon OF December 3. at bar
house. IN Fifth-ave.. for Miss McAfee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

The Orange Horse Show will be held at the Pif
ing and Driving Club. at East Orange. on Thur.
day. Friday and Saturday OF the present week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

at the house Of Mrs. Henry F. Dinock. In Ea.s
Slxde.h-st.
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry d. Babcock and Miss AHo.
Babcock have left town FOR Lakewood where Can
tain and Mrs. Philip Lydig will likewise spend u.
next fortnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

Mrs Morton Redmond has issued cards for r.
ception on December for Miss Iona Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

Mrs. George T. Stone returns 70 town az the .os
Of the week from her country place at Morristozn
but will spend the greater part OF the winter 4,
California Her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. ana
Mrs Frederick G. Spedden. will. however, % 4.
toxin for the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

Mr. and Mrs Pierrepont 2. Foster have returned
from Europe. where they have been spending their
honeymoon. Mrs. Foster is the daughter OF Henri
E Bowen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

Dancing classes for the children are now bsrn-
ming Mrs J. Hooker Hamersley and Mrs HaD,
ilton Fish Kean's class at Demonico's has its ar4,
meeting on December ;. 1irs. BENJAMIN Warssf
class has its first meeting on "wednesday Decsn,
Der 2 at Sherry's. while Mrs BenJamins cla..
meets at Delrnonico's on Monday.