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'caddesses' and there are such. and not
only in our social set but in the older
Eastern communities as well. Could any
thing be funnier than the aftermath of
the functions at Newport, where the
guests go about in deliberate quest Of in
formation as to the cost of things at the
affairs they attend-even to the favors ?
And then the conclusion is reached by
the matron who was outhaggled by her
neighbor that she will cut in the expenses
OF her next affair. Then comes the cry Of
cheapness and Of horrid paper favors.
which madam casts out Of her cab win
dow as she drives home. Such has come
to be the state Of things among the ultra
rich. The fundamental idea Of entertain
ing-for the pleasure derived from meet
ing ones friends-is quite lost sight of.
and rivalry, envy and vulgar ostentation
take its place. Fortunately, we have not
many 'caddesses" in San Francisco.
One Of the reasons why some of the
really charming girls Of the smart set
have at times been unjustly pronounced
gay is unquestionably the result of a su-
perabundance Of high spirits rather than
a desire to tread the byways of Bohemia.
1his enervescence, however, rightly di-
rected' becomes a powerful agency for
good, Tightening burdens, cheering hearts
and going into the highways and byways
Of the poor. That is one of the unoues-
uonably beautiful features of San Fran
cisco social life-its really vital interest in
its poor.
One of these coteries of social samari-
tans meets weekly at Mrs. McKinstrv's
home on Pacific avenue. where they de-
vote the deftness of their fingers and the
cheerfulness Of their hearts for the ben
eft Of a lot of little girls who stand in
sore need of both. They teach the little
ones to ply the needle with neatness and
skill and to overcome that accompani-
ment of the large-familied poor-button-
less backs.
That the young women enjoy their
hours thus taken up-and their other we'll
expended hours-is evidenced by their
radiant faces. And since true happiness
comes only from within, are not these
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YOUNG MATRoN, BRIDE-TO-BE
AND A POPULAR SOCIETY
GIRL.

tails in life with something of an assured
success.
Have you seen the diamond-studded
handbags that are so much affected IN
the East? What next in the line of gor-
geousness of attire? Here are clusters of
diamonds massed together and incrusted
in finest leather, to be worn, of course,
over the wrist. What news for our breth-
rem out on parole!
AS to accessories of toilet. we are drift
ing to the sensuous extravaganza of en-
pire days, when the body and its trap
pings occupied the minds of the people,
and it is scarcely note of progress.
And the embroidered gowns-what beau
tiful creations they are, even the street
costumes. OF the gowns recently import
ed but few are without this embellish-
ment, some by hand, but more by ma
chine. And such exquisite coats-in grays
whites and tans. A very smart model is
a white broadcloth, relieved in blue and
made in strictly military fashion. 1t was
stunning, and no mistake. It should in
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maids and matrons on the right track of
that necessary element so relentlessly
pursued by many, but without success
who are unfortunately on the wrong trail.
The following young women are the
twelve who find in doing for others a
method Of helping themselves and, as can
be seen. find ample time and pleasure in
social joys that are the sweeter by way
Of contrast: The Misses Emile Hager,
Alice Hager Charlotte Moulder, Grace
Buckley Elena Robinson. Helen de
Young. Mrs. Walter Dean and the Misses
Burnett, Melliss and Marshall.
AS our community grows older it grows
more intelligent; as it grows in intelli-
gence IT grows less worshipful of money.
While money is a necessary medium it is
a means to an end-not an end in itself
Therefore the cultivation of women s
clubs-a primary step in the direction Of
mental and spiritual development-should
receive general encouragement and sup
port, for here cIeverness. breeding and
tact are the passports of initiation
rather than bulk Of purse
The clubs that entertained during the
AdSl week were the daughters OF CdllIOr-
mia Pioneers, at which Fairfax Wheelan
delivered delightful and instructive ad-
dress on 1.-THE City Beautiful; the CALI
fornia Club, at whose rooms an informal
reception was held in honor Of the presi-
dent, Mrs. George Law Smith; the Forum,
which offered its members and guests q
trip through Rome by means of Henry
Payots views of the ancient city and the
Papyrus Club, at which John McNaught
told the ladies what he thought of wo-
mems clubs That he thought we'll of
them is an easy guess-any other opinion
would scarcely be tenable before 800 able
bodied women. 1t is, however, the unani-
nous opinion of all men of Mr.. Nc
Naughts mental caliber that women's
clubs-while furnishing harmless jokes for
the facetious-are producing better and
higher ideals of life, more understandable
mothers and more companionable wives
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Young.
daughter of General S. B. NJ. Young. to
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Lieutenant ]. r. r. Hannay Of the Sec
ond Infantry will take place in Washing
ton, D. c., on October I at ST. Thomas
Episcopal Church. Miss Margaret Knight,
daughter of Major J. T. knight, will be
maid of honor. and there will be six
bridesmaids The six ushers will be Sc
lected from the regiment of the bride
groom The men will be in uniform and
the decorations at the church and the
mouse VIII be in the army colors The
ceremony will be followed by small re-
ceptlon at the home of the father, % Jack
son place.
A popular girl, who was always admired
Tor her own sake, rather than for her dis
ungulshed fathers. the bride will bear
with her on her matrimonial voyage the
well wishes of hosts of army and civilian
friends
One Of the most winsome buds that is
to come out this winter is Miss Etelka
Williar of Sausalto. Well bred well
poised and stunning, it is a safe conjec-
ture that her season will be one Of tri-
umph.
She is often seen with the sprightly
Miss Anna sperry, and a charming pair
OF debutantes they will be.
Among the recent brides there is none
more pleasantly entertained than Mrs
George P. Beardsley. AS one of the
cleVer Robinson girls, she is a delightful
guest to entertain or to entertain for
she can and is willing to do her share
presence.
On Sunday last Miss Ednah Robinson
gave tea in honor of her sister. which
through its informality was a very pleas
ant affair.
The Mills family have moved to the
Cecil, their home on Jackson street hav-
Ing been rented for the winter
Among the girls of the smart set that
showed discretion in their choice of
parents the Misses Ardella and Elizabeth
Mills manifested a fine intelligence A
good choice in that matter starts US NOR
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this military post become popular. espe-
cially with the fair maids who will sigh
when the Seventh folds its tents and
steals away.
Charles Rollo Peters, the artist who has
made Monterey with its adobes familiar
to thousands of art lovers. entertained
Miss Vesta Shortridge, Miss Maxwell and
Captain Bridges last week at dinner.
Monterey is really quite active in an in
. formal way. Colonel Ward and his charm
ing daughter contributing to the pleas
antries. likewise Major Lassiter and WIFE,
Mr.. Carlsen, the clever artist. with his
wife, spent last Sunday at the studio OF
Mr.. Peters, who is host after the good
old Paris fashion.
Mrs. Louis H. Long. daughter Of Colonel
and Mrs. A NJ. Burns Of Washington
street. is visiting her mother. She will
remain several months. covering. perhaps.
the period of Miss Daisy's nuptials
The invitations for the assembly" have
gone out, the first of which will occur
November %, the second December 81 and
the third January %. These affairs give
promise of royal good times for the young
folk. The advent Of the young married
people will lend a zest to the affairs, ard
as for the debutantes-well, they are ex-
hausting their full complement of adjec-
tives in discussing the different kinds OF
times they intend to have. If there's any
real fun in assemblies, where so many
take their pleasures sadly. these girls will
find it.
The wedding of Miss Marian CONN.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James CofHn. of
Ross Valley. to Sheppard Ellis, the young
attorney, took place yesterday at the
chapel in the valley. A reception to rela-
tives and immediate friends followed. The
young people will reside in the Western
Addition. where the groom has prepared
an attractive home for his bride.
Miss Therese Morgan will become Mrs
Norris King Davis on October 7. The cere-
mony will take place at the brides home
on Clay street, at 9 o'clock. Miss Morgan
is a high-bred looking girl and ought to
be a stunning bride. This reminds US
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V kindness. accepting your
- hospitality and courting
your companionship, but
turning about on his contemplate heel
the day after and saying things that
would make rather unpleasant hearing,
that is, II you care. and most Of you do.
And the paradoxical part Of it is that two
Of these character thieves possess the ex-
ternals OF gentlemen and bear upon their
shoulders the emblems that stand for
honor. While conduct unbecoming a
gentleman" has In times past caused the
elimination Of the bibulous OF the dishon-
est from army and navy circles, there are
onenses that cannot be definitely desig-
mated that are really more fiagrant-in-
asmuch as the very nature Of the offense
precludes an open defense and for that
reason the cad escapes the thrashing he
so well deserves.
The remedy2 Well, II a maid be dis.
cerning It will not take her long to gauge
a fellow who will tell her Of his affairs
with other girls-with suggestive wink
and the ambiguous phrase, "Oh, she's a
good fellow" That is the way TO catch
him-when he canvasses another girls
exploits in your hearing, with his inde-
fensible shrugs and innuendoes. lust
brand him then and there as character
thief and turn him out that the world
may beware Of him and his criminality
His offense is not jailable, but none the
less condemnable-this is the nearest ap-
proach to the right word that elegance
viii permit-at least, for woman's use.
Then, too, there is another remedy for
the extirpation of the cad and that is:
Don't DO things that he can construe and
distort into evidences Of abandon or i'm
morality. Every fair and broad minded
woman in the world will admit to herself,
and to others II she is honest, that in the
eouberance and buOyancy Of gfrlhood,
with its inexperience and vague concep-
tions OF social relations, she found her
self in many situations that were hardly
in accord with seminary rules. Not that
she did not possess absolute and definite
ideals Of morality, but she failed to scent
the odor Of wrong doing in her girlish
pranks and escapades; now these are just
the things that these emblazoned and be-
gilded social outlaws have endeavored to
distort into moral breaches.
In speaking Of cads, It IS hardly fair
70 pass the subject without a word to the
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that blushing brides are quite out Of date
noW' since women have acquired the poise
that comes from sense Of equality.
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Eastern Star.

- AN FRANCISCO CHAPTER Of the
Order of the Eastern Star at its
- meeting September q initiated one
stranger and received several applica-
uons, after which a supper was served
to the many members and visitors pres
ent- This chapter is making preparations
for an entertainment and dance to be
given in Golden Gate Hall on the night
Of October 5. The programme announced
by A P. Heise and H. W. Mass includes
mirthful songs by Misses Jeane Dureu
and Bertha Reise and Fred Purdy, vii
liam Hynes and Robert Dunphy; scenes
from Bulwers Lady Of Lyons" under
the management OF Captain and Mrs.
Richard Keene, who. respectively, viii i'm
personate Claude Melnotte and Pauline.
with support recruited from the member
ship OF the chapter as follows: Widow
Melnotte, Mrs. Eva Sheeline; NJ. Deschap-
pelles, George W. Geauque; NJ Beauseant.
Otto Fisher; Colonel Damas, C. L. p. Ma
rails; and the notary, II. W. Mass. A
ball will follow the programme.
Golden Gate Chapter has made arrange
ments for a moonlight ride on the bay.
A commodious steamer has been secured
50 NAAO AA5AL VI OElDDtL o. A4Aelg Will Ue
music for dancing and there viii also be
a programme Of song.
DR.. W. A. and Mrs. Lizzie Atwood, pa
tron and matron OF Olive Branch Chap
ter. will be with the chapter at its next
meeting for the first time since their re-
turn from the East and they viii be ten
dered a joyous welcome by the chapter.
Starr King Chapter had work in the
initiatory degree at its last held meeting.
and then a social time for the members
and visitors.
Golden Gate Chapter elected two can
didates at it's last held session.
]. E. Dodson. who is an old friend Of
Arthur Pinero declares that the famous
English dramatst composes his plays
with great rapidity. Like Sardou." saws
Mr.. Dodson, ~Pincro is slow in accunu-
latine material. but when once the time
for using &c arrives he writes with re-
markable speed, and within three or four
weeks the drama is ready for the stage
manager.
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AIDS and matrons, bark yel
The cad is abroad in your
midst, partaking Of your
Kindness, accepting your
hospitality and courting
your companionship, but
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Miss Therese Morgan will become Mrs.
Norris King Davis on October Z. The cere-
mony will take place at the brides home.
on Clay street, at o'clock. Miss Morgan
is high-bred looking girl and ought to
be stunning bride. This reminds Us
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- AN FRANCISCO Chapter Of the
Order Of the Eastern Star at its
~ meeting September 21 initiated one
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In speaking Of cads, It IS hardly fair
10 pass the subject without a word to the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-07
THE RATE HEARING
Interstate Commerce Asso-
citation Takes Testimony
in Charlotte To-day.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Jan. 6.-Members
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion left tonight for Charlotte, ~ c., to
take testimony tomorrow regarding the
complaint of the Charlotte Shippers AS
sociation of unjust discrimination of var-
Gus railroads against Charlotte
The charges allege that the Southern,
Sea board Air Line, Baltimore and Ohio
C. & O., Norfolk and Western, Pennsyl-
vania. Clyde Steamship Company, Old
Dominion Steamship Company, Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
pany and the Baltimore Steam Packet
Company, impose rates from eastern
points to Charlotte that are unreasonable
as compared with such rates to Norfolk
Richmond, Lynchburg Danville and Will
mington; also that the rates to Charlotte
from Chicago, East st. Louis, Cincinnati
Louisville, Nashville, Memphis and New
Orleans are unreasonable and unjust as
compared to the rates to Norfolk, Rich
mond, Lynchburg, Danville and Will
mington.
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nominated Mr.. o. p. Shell, of Harnett,
and Senator Pharr, of Mecklenburg
seconded this, moving to make the nomi-
nation unanimous. This was done.
For Calendar Clerk, Mr.. NJ. L. Ship
man, Of Hendersonville, editor of the
French Broad Hustler, was placed in
nomination by Senator Glenn of Guilford.
Senators Justice and Woodard seconded
this, all paying tribute to Mr.. Shipmans
worth and to his splendid service two
years ago. He was elected by acclama-
tion.
The caucus next elected Hon. John S.
Henderson as chairman of the Senate
Democratic caucus, Senator j. A. Brown,
as president pro tempore of the Senate.
agreed to have the matter of the number
of assistants to the Chief and Engrossing
Clerk to the discretion of the Lieutenant
Governor, agreed to consider some
changes in the matter of the enrolling
of bills and adjourned to meet in joint
caucus tonight with the Democrats of
the Legislature( when it is expected a
date will be agreed on at which a vote
for United States Senator will be taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-07
Reciprocity Friends in Hopeful Mood
(By the Associated Press.)

washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Cullom,
CHAIRMAN of the Committee on Foreign
relations. haG an extended conference
Win the President today concerning the
cupan reciprocity Treaty which is pend
ing oeIore his committee. He hopes that
IL may be reported from the committee
10 the Senate either the latter part of
this week Or the first of next week. and
as soon as possible afterwards. he will
move Tor its consideration by the SEN
ale. senator COLON believes that while
some opposition to the treaty has de-
veloped. it will be ratified.
President Roosevelts confidence in the
success Of the treaty has not been shaken
in the least by the rumors OF opposition.
In fact, during the past few days. he has
received assurances from some of those
Senators, who last spring, opposed the
Cuban legislation, that they would sup
port the treaty. 1t is understood also.
that many of the beet sugar men have
withdrawn their opposition to the ratifi-
cation of the treaty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-07
BOARDS OF TRADE
Twelve Towns Represented in
the Association.
lis Purpose to Fight Determinations in Railroad
Rates-.-J. W. Hanes Of Winston Elected
President.

Especial to the News and Observer
Greensboro, ~ c., Jan. G.-The Asso-
ciated Boards of Trade of North Carolina
was formed here today by representa-
tives of the Board of Trade of twelve
North Carolina towns and cities who met
to launch a movement looking to the re-
moval of alleged determinations in rail-
road freight rates. The associated boards
decided to work through an executive
committee, made up of two members
from each commercial Gody in the State
negotiations with the railroads TO COM
mence as soon as this executive commit
tee organizes
]. w Hanes, of Winston, was chosen
president of the Associated Boards; G. T.
Rawles, of Asheville, vice-president. and
J S. Hunter, of Greensboro, secretaEs.
Representatives of the cotton mills OF
the State attended the freight rate meet
ing and endorsed the movement for relief
from conditions which, it is claimed, are
causing the business interests of the
State to suffer. The sentiment of the
meeting was not, however, hostile to the
railroads, though the interest was very
jealous to find means to remove the dis
ordinations
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xica for twenty years to Democracy, and
OF his suitability. The nomlanllon was
seconded by Senator j. A. Brown OF
Columbus. and Mr.. Bats was elected by
q unanimous vote without opposition.
Then came the first vigorous contest
of the caucus. For Assistant Door
Keeper, Senator A. ]. Burton, of Rock
ingham. presented the name of Mr.. Geo.
w. Terry. of Rockingham; Senator Nc
Laughlin, of Iredell, that of Mr.. Moses
N. White of Iredell; Senator Justice, of
Mcdowell, that of Rev. d. p. Goode, of
Burke, whom he eulogized as an old SOL
dier, a veteran Democrat, so years old,
and fully competent to hold the position.
Senator Walker, of Caswell. that of
David B. Stainback, now of Caswell,
formerly of Halifax, a young Democratic
worker in both counties; Senator Milton,
of Stanley, that of w. j. Ross, of Stanley,
an old soldier and an earnest Democrat.
Senator Travis, of Halifax, seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Stainback, while
Senator Hoey, of Cleveland, seconded that
of Pew. D. p. Goode.
The first ballot resulted: Terry /,
Ross 3, White s, Stainback IL and Goode
II. No election, 81 votes being necessary
for 2 choice.
The second ballot gave the victory to
Rev. d. P. Goode, with exactly Fl votes.
1t was Terry 1. Ross 1, White s, Stain
back 10 and Goode 81.
For Engrossng Clerk, Senator Goodwin
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-07
KLUTTZ FoR HIM IN The FIELD.
He Tells of the Feeling Existing Toward the
Strategy Beard.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Jan. 6.-The House today
passed the bill for the creation of a gen
eral staff for the army by vote of 153
to 81. BY the terms of the bill it becomes
the duty for the general staff to prepare
plans for the national defense and for
the mobilization of the army in time OF
war, to investigate and report upon all
questions affecting the efficiency of the
service and to render professional aid to
the Secretar yof War and to general Of
fees and other superior commanders -
general staff CORPS is to consist of one
chief of staff and two general officers,
all to be detailed by the President from
Offices of the army at large.
Below the grade of brigadier general,
four, colo1els, six lieutenant colonels,
twelve majors. twenty captains to be de-
tailed from officers of the grades of cap
tain or first lieutenant, who. while so
serving, shall have the rank, pay and
allowances of captains mounted. All Off
GERS in the general staff shall be detailed
therein for periods of four years.
During the debate on the bill Mr. Kluttz
On. C.l, criticised it. He believed that
general in the field was better able to
command the army than a board of
ington. He said that the strategy board
during the Spanish War was ridiculed and
that it was only after Dewey had cut the
cable that he had the free hand which
gave him an opportunity to win the great
victory in Manila Bay. Mr.. Hay (Vt).
also discussed the bill.
After the general staff bill had been
disposed of six members in succession,
Messrs. Cooper (Wis.), Lamb (Va.), Nor
rell (Pa.), Burk (Pa.), Cassel (Pa.), and
Adams (Pa.), arose and denied the pub
| lished reports to the effect that they had
| joined with other members to pool
| their clerical work. A number of bills
| of minor character were passed. the
most important being one to increase
the pension of soldiers totally deaf from
| $50 to $40 rer month.
The House today passed bills to su-
| thorize the Wadley and Mt. Vernon Rail-
road Company to construct bridge
across the Oconee river in Georgia; to
authorize the United States and West In
| dies Steamship Company to construct :
| bridge across the Manitee river. Florida
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-07
Louisiana's Courts Upheld.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 5.-The United States
Supreme Court today affirmed the opin-
ION OF the Supreme Court of Louisiana in
the case of E. NJ. Chadwick VS.. John NJ.
Kelly. Chadwick attacked the validity
OF an ordinance of the city of New Or
leans requiring city contractors to give
bond to employ only residents of the city
IN the work in which they may be en-
gagged. He was the owner of property
abuttinS streets which were under pro-
cess of Improvement and he complained
that the effect of the operation Of the
ordnance was to increase the cost of i'm
provement to him. The Louisiana court
held that as Chadwick was not a party
against whom the discrimination, if any
had been practiced, he was not in a posi-
tion to attack the validity.