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The Washington times., 1904-12-03
IN THE BOOK WORLD
Dugt lion &C. Book shelves.

A fresh edition OF "Tar BABY and
Other Rhymes Of Uncle Remus. By
joel Chandler Harris has just been or
dered by -. Appleton q Company.
This is the third edition.
Major Louis L. Seaman tells in his
book From Tokyo through Manehuria
with the Japanese, which is being
published by the AppletOns, how he i'm
pr0vised an American flag with red and
white paint out OF the international code
flag indicating the letter L. The flag
proved such q success that the great
dragon OF China was dipped TO 1t from
a Warship, although odd Glory had
twenty-five stripes and twenty-four
stars.
The title Of DR.. Newell Dwight Hills
forthcoming book has been changed 70
The Quest OF john Chapmans The
story OF a Forgotten Hero The Mac
milan Company announce it for issue
next week. Appleseed Johnny well
known and liked IL MS day. spent most
or bis time wandering over the States
OF the Middle West and planting apple
seeds, which have grown into orchards.
As no COPY Of the first edition OF
Bacons Essays IS known 10 be in this
country, those who are interested IN first
EDITIONS VIII De glad 10 know that a fac
simile reprint Of this rare edition, pub
ilshed IN 1875, Wsll be made from the
copy IN the British Museum by Messrs.
DOdd. Mead q Co, and published ia a
limited edition IN one volume as near the
size Of the original work as is pos
sible.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
According 10 Kemp.

Richard W. Kemp has a paper
in the December number of the
'Bookman. This much is gathered
from advance sheets of that admirable
publication, but there is lacking any
explanation as to the identity of
Kemp, or why he should be permitted
TO write.
The Policy of the Paper" seems
TO be the title of the Kemp screed.
The source of Kemp's ideas are not
revealed. His antecedents 1--WE con-
fess with humility are here I'M
known. Judged by the article. these
are deplorable. His associations
must have been bad. Possibly, he
held an editorial position and lost
IL for trying to follow the policy that
he ascTibes to editors in general. Ac-
cording to him they are a venal set.
faithful neither TO the public nor
their employers. Kemp makes the
charges as calmly as though unaware
that he thereby seeks to brand repu-
table men as thieves and liars. Were
1t worth while, a reply might be
made, and some estimate expressed
as to the value and status of Kemp.
AS the typical editor has no longer
any personal pride in the paper which
some one else controls, he holds a
purely commercial view OF his posi-
ton. Why should he not take an
occasional flyer in stocks?"
This is a quotation from Kemp. and
Is followed by the allegation that the
editor having taken the flyer" trims
all news so as to benefit the invest
ment, this including wars. disasters.
and crop estimates. Out of this array
Of charges there arises clear In out
line, and almost lusrous. the one
fact that Kemp is singularly deficient
IN intelligence, even for an ass.
He cites the death of President
Mckinley as an instance where edi-
tors and owners combined to deceive
the public. 1T was known AT once
to many that he could not live. saws
Kemp; yet the newspapers of the
country suppressed the truth. and
kept the nation in suspense and
groundless hope until editors and
owners alike could protect themselves
against the inevitable slump in
stocks"
Why essay argument with a man
so densely stupid and so malicious in
his folly?
The world got news from the bed
side of the dying President by means
of the official bulletins of the doctors
These were flashed all over the coun-
try, and while some editors took a
more cheerful view than others as
10 the outcome, formulating. perhaps.
the wish born of hope. that there was
attempt TO deceive or any Interior
purpose is fabrication so manifestIv
slanderous as 10 defeat itself.
There ought 10 be in yellow journal
ism a place for Kemp.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
rREcKLEs AND TAN.
Life in Sing Sing.

A book called Life In Sing Sing, by
NO. 800" Is being published as an
authentic personal account of the pris-
oaer-s daily round in that prison. told
without prejudice and in such a way as
to interest the most casual reader. II
il also announced as a distinct cOntri-
button 10 the science of practical peno-
lOgy.
No 1900 has brought TO his task a
knOwiedgr born OF extended experience
4 mau az education he knew the world
before he knew tho prison. and during
six and 0na-half years in the most
famous uenitentiary in the world, had
an unusual opportunity 10 observe its
peculiar lie. In his unique capacity as
founder ana fist editor of THE Star If
Hope he kept in touch with all sides
OF this strange existence. for the con-
tributOTs To the famous prison paper
were prisoners Of every class.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Music for the Public.

The educational concert given last
Thursday afternoon by the Wash
ingtOn Symphony Orchestra exempt
fed al its fullestNthe value of that
institution to the Nations Capital
IN a short TWO hours Conductor de
KOYen outlined the organization of
an orchestra, illustrated his outline
by the playing Of the several sec
tions alone and in choir. described
the rise and station of the first great
musical masters - Bach Handel.
Haydn, and Gluck-and analysed, by
playing the themes and developments,
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
A Correction FrOm DIT. white.

DR.. Andrew D. White greatly regrets,
and desires TO correct. a mistake IN a
recent number OF his "reminiscences
in THE Century. In which reference is
made to the difficulty at Washington
which prevented the entertainments OF
the Grand Duke Alexis by President
Grant. The name given should have been
CatacaH and Cazalet. the latter being
the rame OF q family of Huguenot De
scent which had no connection what
ever with the imbroglio referred To-
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Ronsaville Mcguire.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Mcguire have
sent out cards announcing the mar
riage Of their daughter Miss May In
man Mcguire. 10 Clarence Irving Ronsa-
vile. on Thursday December ]. The
ceremony took place at the home OF
the brides parents in the presence Of a
small family party. Mr. and Mrs. Rom
saVille Will be at home Friday even
lnss, December Is and 81, at 2350 Four
teenth Street northwest
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
FORGOTTEN.

The Chinese word .Jane1n't means
the same as the japanese '.bznzoi." the
French 'vivi. the German "hoch. and
the English "hurrah." II the Russians
ever had an equivalent for the word il
has been forgotten through lack Of use
Chicago Record Herald
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Points IN Paragraphs.

-
The original Parker man has CON
fessed
IL is said the hair Of a Trenton
iaan turned white ia a minute. such
things are often said.
IH the matter Of spending money Mrs.
chadwick needed a guardian. but in
getting the money TO spend. she was
competent 20 go ia alone.
A HATFIELD feud ought to be treated
Ike an outbreak of yellow fever.
Attendants az the Waee,r,p meet
lhss an crowd 10 the mourncr-s bench
The people who concluded that Az
Loeb would leave his position pegIrl.-
al 10 ''Isull nm or the President.
The Chicago Woman'z club b,s i,s,,.,,
a calendar that is spelled with a X bpt
otherwise is bright as a new dollar
Many people Of Alabama want ROM,
sentative Helm expelled from he
House. Contemplation of this circurc-
stance ought 70 be an effective lesson
In manners. and this is what Helm
needs.
Secretary Tart might give General
iuostas job I'm the capacity of watch
charm.
President Castro acts like q spoiled
brat ia need or a spanking
Young Baron de Rothschild H. clerk
iu "a New York banking house. it is
recorded by an admirlng commcutator:
After having breakfast IN his apart-
U,1Ts al jhe W9Idorf-AstOria he ar
rived in Nassau Street promptly "a 10
O'Clock. Dear, dear. Won't somebody
caution the gentleman not 10 ovcrwor6?
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Here's to the Boy With the Freckles.

..Freckles and Tan" Is the name OF
volume OF delightfully."- humorous vers'
by the late Rowland c. Bowman. IN
verses deal with the thousand and on
that go to make up the fun, the humor
the wonder, and the pathos THAT move
around our boyhoOd days.
The first poem is characteristic OF IN
authors style and handling OF some o
the singalaritles Of future men
FRECKLES AND TAN.
Say, what are the wee little freckles.
And what in the world IS the TAM
That color and sprinkle all over
The face OF our dear little MANI
The tan Is a heavenly mixture
OF happiness. sunshine. and JOY,
THAT darkens the shade of the roses
That bloom in the cheeks o. our boy.
The freckles are scars from the kisses
That angels in loving embrace,
Have pressed. in careless confusion
All over our little boys face.
So. here's 70 the boy with the fTecEles,
The boy with the frecklcs and tan.
These glorious imprintE from heaven
Have labeled him. Gods Little Man
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
GAY DOINGS TODAY
IN SOCIAL WORLD
Dinner and Musicale at the
White House.
DIPLOMATIC CIRCLE ACTIVE
senator and Mrs. Fairbanks Return
From Boston and Occupy Massa-
chusetts Avenue Home.

"ashington's social world is gay
enough today and tonight. TO please
even the most strenuous pleasure hunter
me dinner at the White House with
. the President and Mrs Roosevelt as
hosts and New York people as the
guests Of honor. followed by musicale.
"hen the young people will predomi-
nate, are the most important. There will
ne Mrs. Audenreid's luncheon today. and
dlhners tonigh. with the Belgian minis
Ter and Baroness M0ncheur as hosts:
another with Sir LANG, the Chinese
minister AS host, while MI and Mrs.
'ohh H. Mclean vary the program with
the opening dance of their Saturday
evening dancing class, entertained by
them al OF last season and inaugural
ed for this by tonights entertainment.
solicitor General and Mrs. Hoyt will
entertain party of young people from
among the friends OF their debutante
daughter and Mrs. oliver Cromwell Will
give bridge whist party.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks returned
to Washington from Boston yesterday
afternoon, and Immediately went 10 the
White House 10 exchange congratula-
tions with the President and Mrs
Roosevelt The home OF the Vice Presi-
dent-eiect and Mrs. Fairbanks in Massa-
chusetts Avenue has been thoroughly
redecorated. party refuruished. and be-
ing well arranged and ample in pro-
portions Will be one Of the most attrac-
tive homes in Washington for the com
ing four years.
Mrs John Davis is making a visit 10
New York.
Senator and Mrs. Spooner have taken
for the winter the residence at 100
Sixteenth Street
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Chester en-
lertained at dinner last night a party
composed Of Major General and Mrs
brooke, Major General and Mrs. Haw-
klns OF the Soldiers Home. Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Rodgers. Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Mason. Captain and Mrs. Sc
bree. and Lieut.. and Mrs. a. r. Chester
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Dewey. wife
OF the admira Of the navy. received MIS-
Ramsey. principal of the Fairmont sem
mary. who called TO present her school
c. nifty young ladies They were much
Interested in the trophies OF the hero
Of Manila Bay
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

The home 81 the Secretary Of the
Navy and Mrs. Morton will be opened
Thursday. December s. for a sale OF
pretty Christmas things. given under
tnc business direction of the Washing
ton Cooperative Society. an urganiza-
ton made up of wcll-known women Of
Washington
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Secretary Tart might give General
Huostas job I'm the capacity of watch
charm
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Mrs. Audenreids Luncheon.

Mrs. Audenreld is hostess at lunch
cen party today. given In compliment
10 Miss Hildreth Dunn and Miss Eliza
beth Dunn, debutante daughters Of Mr..
and Mrs Lanior Dunn. Among those
invited TO meet them are the Misses
Hitchcock. Miss Azpiroz, daughter Of
the MeNican ambassador and Sonora
Azpiroz. and Miss Ridgcly.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

President Castro acts like "a spoiled
brat ia need or spanking
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Mrs. Hansb -ough III.

Owing 20 81 protracted Illness Mrs
Hansbrough, wife Of the senior Senator
from North Dakota, WIFI not receive
callers for the present.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

senator ana Mrs Thomas C. Plat aa.
comWnicd by AIRS. Platts dHughtc:.
Ills Louise SNOW. have arrived at the
Sew Willard, where they nave "a beau
tIul 2pgTtweUt for the winter. Mrs.
Plat viii not receive until after the
first q the year
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Miss FTaUCr-ka kaSua". daughter OF
Mr. and MRS. josef kaspaT viii re,urh
to hcT home ion tiis Ci''- before Christ
mas. after a period of study in Paris
She haas been absent more than two
yerrs and has developed "a voice of great
promise Miss Kaspar viii remain III
WASHINGTON this season.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Commando and AIRS Wood are now
established il their new homo. 1879 Al
Street Commander Wood, who is aide TO
the admiral OF tire navy, with his fam
Hy. - a great acquisition TO the navy
sfrlf.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

The original Parker man has CON
fessed.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. T.. Swavcly- Will enter
tain "a dancing party at the Army and
Navy Preparat0rv School. Thirteenth
and Princeton Streets, this evening,
from To- j. o'clock
The Washington times., 1904-12-03
Some Diplomatic Gossip.


Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the Ger
man ambassador has gone to New York
for short visit
The French ambassador. NJ. Jusser-
and has returned from Charlottesville.
Va. where he made an address before
the University Of Virginia.
Count sala. of the French 1embassy.
has returned TO Washington accom-
panied by his mother. Countess sala,
who viii be his guest.
Miss Alice Roosevelt. and her cousin.
Lieutenant Fortescue. accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Giilen, occupied a box at
the Columbia Theater last evening 10
witness the performance Of the Red
Feather
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Mrs W. S paIzeil. of Pittsburs. who
! leaves for that city tomorrow. VIII be
al Eome this afternoon al Z o'clock with
Mrs John Dalzeli 81 the iattevs hOme.
1905 New Hampshire Avenue.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Mrs. :. Harwood Cranes gave must
Gale last night az the El5iehurst. m
honor Of Prof. Adolf Glase, of New
York. and 20 meet Hon William II.
Plumm-r, OF Spokane. Wash, who is
guest OF her father Judge William b.
Matthews.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

Senator and Mrs Carmack, and Eeprr-
tentative and Mrs. Gaines and their
daughter. an Of Tennessee, went 10
Philadelphia yesterday TO be in readi-
ness for the launching of the Tennessee
today. They are members of Governor
Framcr'S party. Miss Anna keith
Frazer. the governors daughter, hay
ing been chosen TO ChrisJcu tie sHip.
The Washington times., 1904-12-03

The Chicago Woman's club has ISSUED
"a calendar that is spelled with a X hint
otherwise IS bright as a new dollar
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
CULTURE OF THE OYSTER.

Alter many years of persistent effort
science seems to have conquered the
art of prOpagating aTtifiCially the de-
licious oyster. What part of the mon
ey usually coined from propagating
trusts has been diverted into this use
full channel is not known, but certain
ly New Jersey deserves praise for the
innovation.
Professor julius Nelson. biologist for
the State Bureau of Shell Fisheries.
which has only been in existence
few months has worked out method
of producing and propagating oyster
germs or seeds. and the process seems
to be quite simple as well as very in
teresting.
After preparing sufficient quanti-
ty of spermatized water, few min
utes suffice to complete the fertiliza.
ton. The water is then drawn OF
and put into clear water, the opera.
tion being repeated several timess Tho
zone occupied by the eggs Is soon seen
and in about an hour, at a temperature
of eighty degrees, the development OF
the eggs begins.
In few hours the eggs have SO de-
veloped that they show positive signs
of life, and then they are let into
tank, covered with sand and exposed
to every high tide. Thus. step by step
through processes known to fish hatch
ers, a young oyster bed is formed
which may be extended Indefinitely
One bucketful Of spawn it Is said.
would supply all the material man
could use for extensive planting, and
if Professor Nelson can turn the tide
of New Jersey enterprise SO as to
raise oysters artiticia!ly instead OF
trusts. he will have done the world
a. great Service.-Bostol Globe.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
The Dainty Woman's Corset.


The dainty woman realizes that her
corset is the most important article OF
her apparel, and when she removes
her good one, she airs it, then lays it
away in a scented silk or satin corset
bag, which is often hand embroidered,
with the monogram of the owner.
Some of the newest corsets are IN
dainty colors made entirely of satin
,,tibbon about one and one-half inches
wide, laced together firmly. The hose
supporters are made of the same rib
pon, and are hand painted or embroid-
cred.
Gold corset hooks and stays are de-
sirable possessions, if one can afford
them, as they do not rust and will
last a lifetime. They come in four
teen karat gold, both in hooks for the
front of the corset to keep the skirts
in position, and to give the long-walst-
ed effect, and also in hooks for the
front.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Aprons Useful and Artistic.

One OF the seasons innovations is
the apron. 1t Is dainty, berutfied and
picturesque, and is to be worn both
ornamentally and for use. But even
the useful ones are so pretty and be-
coming as to make every girl feel
Industrious They come in coarse
linens, holland and crash and are
trimmed with bands of contrasting
color or braid Make them with ruf-
fles running over the sleeve tops and
poke shaped belt of some soft ma
terial. perhaps percale.
One that is shrinking and becoming
TO brunette Is of turkey red. 1t
has the advantage, too. of not soillng
so easily as lighter colored materials.
The woman who does her own
housework will find the artist apron
good one and very comfortable to
work in. II is usually made of striped
or checked gingham.
The dainty little sewing aprons are
&ade of some pretty colored or flow
Ored muslin, cut in squares or circles.
with very full frills all round and tiny
pockets set on. The prettieSt ones
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Wild Gardens Under Trees.

1t is commonly said that it is i'm
possible 10 grow anything at the base
Of tree. but fine colony of wild
flowers may be grown in such posi-
ton, where the plants bloom freely
every year. The Eepatica. one of our
first spring wild flowers. is q plant of
the woods, and the shade is congenial
These plants may be dug when they
are in flower, SO as to get the differ
ent colors wanted. In addition to the
usual white. blue. pink and lavender
varieties there are blue and pink ones
with white margins. Many of the
plants are remarkably double sort
1t is very interesting to study the
opening and closing of the blossoms
with reference to the changes of wind
and weather. especially if one has a
barometer for comparison. Such
wild garden costs nothing and, with
little replenishing, lasts indefinitely
Country Life in America.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
How We Measure Men.

You've roticed it. or course you have,
that hes rcg'lar trump
Who thinks our way. hui If he won't.
why, he's n bloonin chump.
'Tis true we hain't got everything with
in our mental clutch.
But what few facts escape us don I
amount to very much.
Ard sometimes it Giscusts us and sur
priScS us to see
Some man who's had q chance TO learn
ABOUT ns much we,
Hold views So very dimront from the
ones that We maintain
1t sort of makes Il Teller think that folks
are plumb insane
Religion science. politics and other
things that
Have put our minds upon and made as
plain as a. Il, G.
Some duh and stubborn mtellects still
shroud in shades of doubt
And puzzle with EN- jest US If We hadn't
worked en- out.
We don't know why We know so much
unless ii must be that
Our common sense jest makes us get
most everything down pat:
But of this fact were mighty snre-that
mans a rcg-lar trump
Who thinks our way; hut If he won't
why, he's bloomin' chump.
Hank Sphinx in Boston Herald,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
SAVAGES IN SIBERIA
kORJAkS LIVE IN ABSOLUTE
LAWLESSNESS
Their Strength and Wealth Render
Them Immune from Consequences
of Their Msdeeds-Barbarous Acts
That Are Common Among Them.

In Russian Siberia lives a race of
reindeer breeders called korjaks.
These men. who are among the rich
est and most naughty of the peoples
of the cold north. have exceedingly
violent tempers, and their strength
and wealth make them headstrong
and Indifferent to consequences when
they wish to revenge themselves on
enemies.
They have terrible and strange
method of doing this.
In the winter, the korjaks seal the
small doorway into their huts with
ice and earth and let it freeze solid.
Then the only entrance and exit is the
hole in the roof of the huts, which per
mits the escape of smoke.
Now, if band of Korjaks feels
itself injured in any way by another
band. the avengers creep into a vii
lage at night and Chamber softly up on
the roofs. There. with snow and hides
they close up the smoke hole and
seal it absolutely As result. if the
occupants have not been awakened by
the noise, they smother in their sleep
If they do wake up and put out the
fire, there is no escape for them, for
the moment they try to climb out
through the roofs, the besiegers club
them to death
One of the richest of the Koriaks
thus killed one of his enemies. slaugh-
terins the entire family, consisting of
the father three wives and two child
ren.
This man afterward made his deed
a SUBJECT of his boasts. and was ac-
customed to tell the story at length
with all the details. Nobody tried to
punish him for it. because he was
too powerful He owns 5000 reindeer
and with this wealth he commands
respect from all the headmen
These korjaks live in great comfort,
as compared with the other inhabi-
tants of their bleak country. They
are never in danger of famine. for
their immense herds cannot be des-
trOyed by even the fiercest winter, so
that. no matter how many thousands
of reindeer may die, there will always
be more than enough for food and for
breeding
They have a queer way of hunting
the wild reindeer. They chase these
animals not on land. but with canoes
in the water. The hunters wait until
the herds begin to swim a river in the
summer and then paddle among them
and kill them with spears.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Brown Still Favored.

Brown is. without doubt, to be
greatly in favor as the season ad-
vances. 1t has held its own pretty
well all through the winter. It shows
up several of the novelties, such as
the heavy macrame lace A brown
velvet or brown beaver hat. trimmed
with feathers. OF the tint of the os-
trich, is difficult to beat.
For present wear, brown chiffon
velvet is much in evidence. It makes
beautiful blouses, all elaborately
trimmed with lace and applique, some
what Celtic in their design. A big
button. as large as a silver dollar,
finds T. place on the front of many
bodices, and if there is touch of
gold, red and green enamel, brown
goes with it extremely well.
But for indoor wear brown cloth
gowns. with elaborate white blouses,
are being worn. Brown chiffon frill-
ings, which accord so well with fur,
and are generally bordered with tiny
ruchings, are introduced to droop
from muffs and from the open sleeves
of fur Jackets