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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

wants mo more tugging at the holding back
"strap, no more restraint on the fight of the
American eagle" But the folly it deplores
was embraced with equal eagerness by the
radical Democracy under Bryan and by the
"safe and sane" Democracy under Parker.
1t would be interesting to know what our
Eastern Democratic friends think would have
been the result of the Presidential contest II
the Democratic party had been perfectly de-
Organized" Representing it in its halfway
stage toward "de-Bryanization," Judge Parker
polled 5,079041 votes. against 636O016 polled
by the Nebraska leader in 1900. Judge Par
kers loss on the popular vote was over 70 per
cent. If safety and sanity" had had a freer
swing at national headquarters, would his loss
have run to 30 or 40 per cent? Would Arkan-
sas, where his plurality was cut from 36,942
to 1854 have shifted with Missouri into the
Republican column? Would anything have been
left of the Democratic organization outside the
ex-slave States in which political divisions nave
ceased and political discussion is dormant?
We have an idea that the American voter
opinion of "de-Bryanized Democracy" was
pretty clearly expressed in November. Yet
there seem to be some Democrats who think
that the process Of "de-Bryanization" should
have gone further-and have Jared still worse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
"DE-BRYANIzED DEnoCRACyn

Certaln Eastern Democratic newspapers seem
inclined TO interpret THE Cincinnati Fnouir
ers' recent reputation Of party leadership
that has been three times rebuked bv the peo-
ple' as blow dealt singly and solely at Bryap-
Ism. THESE commentators take the comforting
view that the Democratic collapse Of last month
was due to popular impression that Colonel
Bryan was still the controlling force in Demo-
cratic leadership. They are content to trace
defeat TO the fact that the Democratic marty
was only imperfectly de- Bryanized," and thew
cite the choice Of "the impossible Taggart" as
chairman OF the Democratic National Commit
zee as evidence that the full measure Of party
regeneration was not reached with the discov-
cry OF "A Man at Last at Esopus. The only
partial accomplishment OF the reorganization
aimed at by the conservative leaders, thew hold
was responsible for the disaffection this wear Of
ABOUT 100000 Democratic voters who four
years before had, like Judge Parker himself
swallowed free silver coinage and all the other
Bryan "lsms' out of sheer devotion To psrtv
regularity.
We do not think that such construction can
be fairly put on The Enquirer's" declaration
of partisan independence That declaration
couples the leadership of Bryan and the lender
ship Of Parker as equally ineffective and sui-
cidal. 1t does not seek to explain Judge Par
ker's failure on the fantastic ground that safe
and sane" Democracy did not have fair trial
last month-that it could not triumph merely
because 1t was "imperfectly de- Brya nized." For
THE Enquirer" plainly says that it touches
elbows in its expression of disgust and protest
with legions who did not find in Bryan or
Parker the exempiincation Of true Democrats
faith" 1t stands "in the proud company Of
Democrats numbering in the millions who re-.
fused at the last election 10 he deIiyered,
either TO the radicalism preached by Bryan or
to the safety and sanity" preached by Parker
What the Cincinnati newspaper condemned as
the prime folly OF Democratic policy was its
purbiind opposition TO normal American devel-
opment-to that natural expansion which has
been miscalled Imperialism" "The Enquirer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
HOW THE HOLIDAY PASSED

Reports from all over the city show that the
amount of Christmas feasting enjoyed by troops
Of the hungry was larger than the rule of holt
day enjoyment had been for many a season.
The persistent seeker of free banquets had op-
portunities- he fully improved-of obtain
ing two days Of good living, owing to the fact
that some bountiful dinners were given on Sun
day, while the great majority Of the feastins
took place on Monday. No startling bank
ruptcies, with clouds Of unfortunate creditors
had occurred in any part of the United States
for some time before Christmas, and It may
well be doubted if the Republic ever before con-
tanned on Christmas Day greater number of
comfortable and prosperous people
The short supply of water for manufacturing
in certain extensive districts had, indeed caused
no small difficulty but It was not expected that
this trouble would last long. On Monday came
a widespread rise in the thermometer, which
melted the overplentiful SHOWS and relieved all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
CANADAIS FUTURE.
The Three Courses That Are Open
TO the Dominion.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. Once more Canadian newspapers and
public men are discussing the problem OF Can
ada's future. II is natural that they should
differ in opinion. 1t is natural also that they
should resume the argument on the old lines
But they may we'll revise those lines 1t 10
no longer any question OF Invasion" or sub
tuoatIon" or tyranny" CT fighting for indo-
pendence" Those may have been questions IN
the nineteenth century. but they are not likely
to be in the twentieth. The world grows wiser
as IT grows older. We are learning that many
things can be done peacefully that we used to
think could only be done belligerently. The
bonds OF friendship steadily Intervening be-
tween the branches Of the English speaking race
are strong enough TO stand Canadas decision,
whatever 1t may be-
Canada as her Journalists tell her. is free TO
adopt any one OF three courses. She may re-
main IN the great British Empire and help 20
share the burdens OF Its defence. She may join
the great American Union. and become one or a
dozen Of It's sovereign States. or she may set
herself up as an independent republic. and live
at peace with us and with her mother country,
Just as Mexico Is doing. No one will say her
nay There are "annexationlsts'' on both sides
of the border, but they "annexatlonists'' IN
theory. not in practice Nobody Is going 10
knock down and drag out Canada in any dIrec-
ton Those fears may be dismissed
1t seems to US. Of course. that Canadians in
dividualy and collectively would find It TO
their advantage to join the United States. but
that Is a question for them. not for US. 10 de-
eide.
Canada, in fact. IS like one of those fortunate
maidens who are more frequent in real life
than they IN novels. She may continue TO
live in the old home with her mother, She may
marry, II she prefers: or. she may go out and
set up housekeeping In a state OF single blessed
ness. The family will not object Columbia and
Britannia will remain sisters. Uncle Sam" is
not DESTROYS of a wife that does not come to
him of her own free WILL John Bull Is not
DESTROYS to hold his daughter in his household
by force. Canada will be free to do Just what
she wishes. II she can ever make up her mind
what 1t is she wishes 10 do.
FREDERICK W. SEWARD.
Montrose- on the Hudson. n. Y, Dec 81, 1904.
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THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
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[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Dec 27.-SehoraL Walker-Martnez.
wife of the Minister from Chill gave tea this
afternoon to introduce to society her eldest daugh-
ter, Senorita Elisa Walker Martinez. The hostess
received in black lace and the debutante wore white
crepe with corsage cluster Of pink roses The as
ssting party included Sehorita Azpiroz daughter OF
the Mexican Ambassador: Mile. Guilemette des
Portes de la Fosse. daughter OF the Counsellor or
the French Embassy, and Sehorita Elena Calderon'
daughter Of the Bolivian Minister all or whom are
debutantes OF the season; Miss Mary Sutherland
Miss Marian Sands, Miss Frances Sands. Miss Alice
Miller, Miss Mary Lily Taylor and Miss Florence
Conrad. Senora Quesada, wife of the Cuban Min
lister and Nine. des Portes do la Fosse presided
in the tearoom. The CHILEAN Legation. large
double house across from the British Embassy, was
gay with Christmas garlands and red shaded lights,
and each room fragrant with the bouquets sent
to the debutante in honor of the occasion After
the reception the Minister and Sonora Walker
Martinez entertained the receiving party at dinner
when the additional guests were Signor Montagna
and Signor Borghett OF the italian Embassy:
Gomez FerreIra charge d'affaires. and Mr.. de
Lime Silva, second secretary OF the Brazilian
Legation; Alfredo Alvarez Calderon. Of the PERU
Wan Legation, Senior Zavnla and 5enor Reyes. OF
the Argentine Legation; Osvaldo Ramirez, Of the
Gillian Legation, and Mr.. Sands
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About People and |ociaI Incidents.

the ceremony. The BRIDE wearing white chiffon
and tulle veil. crowned with orange blossoms
entered the drawing room with her father. who
gave her In marriage. They were preceded by
Miss Gertrude Wagner. who acted her sisters
maid of honor. and by two ribbon girls Mildred
Wagner, another sister. and Elizabeth Stewart OF
Pittsburg Captain Micklim sth Infantry was best
man. The bridegroom and best the full
uniform of their rank. did Lieutenant General
Chafee, members OF the General STAFF and other
officers of the army who were present at the re-
ception.
Baron Kaneko. a member OF the Japanese House
OF Peers, win visit Washington next week
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cosby. OF New-York are
spending the holidays with the formers parents
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cosby Yesterday Mrs
Cosby gave a reception at which several hundred
guests had the opportunity of meeting her daugn-
ter-in-law
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs. Morton en-
tertained informally at dinner tonight.
Major General Sir Thomas Frazier OF the British
Army, to-day paid his respects to Secretary TAFT
and General Chafree the chief OF stan Of the army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
CURATE CHANGES SECT.
Episcopal Clergyman TO Join Roman
Catholic Priesthood.

Hackensack. N j.. Dec 1.-THE Rev. George
Albert Cain. formerly curAte of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Holy Innocents at Ho-
bokeu has announced his conversion to the Roman
Catholic faith, and expects soon 10 begin his
studies for the Catholic priesthood He was re-
ceived into the Catholic Church by the Rev HUI
bert D. Garland. chaplain OF Newman School,
college preparatory school for boys conducted
under Roman Catholic auspices at this place
Mr. Cain. on his ordination Episcopal
clergyman became curate at Grace Church
Broadway and feminist. New-Yorx City leaving
there later TO become rector OF St. Johns Church
Long Island City. For the last year he has been
curate of Holy Innocents. Hoboken. the church
erected by the Stevens family
Mr. Gains father. the Rev Albert Cain OF
Andover. N j., and hts brother the Rev Charles
Cain. are well known cergymen Of the Methodist
Church.
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
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IFRoM THE TRIBUNE buREAOsl
Washington Dec. 2I-President Roosevelt re-
ceived a fan-tailed hawk by express from Stephens
City Va. this afternoon. Charles 8. Sargent. who
sent this strange present wished the President
'an the lows of the season" Not having any urgent
need of n fierce little bird with unusually sharp
beak and +aIons the President sent 1t to the zoo
Representative Brownlow. of Tennessee, called at
the White House this morning to urge the appoint
ment OF John E. Mccall federal Judge. to sue
coed Judge H H Hammond. of Memphis. who died
recently Mr. Mccall is at present Internal Revenue
Collector at Nashville. formerly a member OF
Congress and once ran for the Governorship on the
Republican ticket
Chairman Cortelyou Of the Republican Natonai
Committee had an hours talk with the President
this afternoon. II just taking NUMBER
of odds and ends" he said. "and hope to nave
a clean desk In three or four days. Then am
going to take my vacation I pot prepared 10
say just when I will go exactly where, but VIII
make a long trip and be gone some time
Secretary Loeb received box from DeadWood'
S. D.. to-day which upon being opened proved TO
contain huge bead tobacco pouch and beaded
cane OF Indian workmanship. Accompanying the
articles was the card OF Seth Bullock superin-
tendent of the Black Hills Forest Reserve. On tho
back Of the card the old Indian fighter had written;
How! Christmas 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
AnnSenenfs.

ACADEMY OF MUsIc-2-e-wizard Of OF.
Observation-Disclosures the Hearth
BELk6CO-s:ft-The Music Master.
BERKEI<EY LYCEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Upon
BIsot-S.zs-Nrs Beek Is Beck
BfoADWAY-s :2o-Fatln:Ea
CAETHO-s:15-IIady TeEzle.
CIRCLE-z-s-Feudsvils
CRITERIOE-s:00-A Wife Without a Snllle
DALY'S-2.l6-s:l0-The School Girl
EDEN MUSEE-World in WAY
EMPIRES .2o-Ths Little Minister.
GAHDEN-z-S s2o-Tke College WIDOW.
GARRICK-S:l6-Brcthe jacques. -
HAbfHERSTTIN'E VICrORIA-2-S:l5--.Fe uoeE4H0-
HARLEM-S:lb-ThS Duke Of Kiilcrsnkie'
HERALD Observation-Disclosures
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. "a =, z1,o,s
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES winters I2Ie.
LEW FIELDs'-S-It Happened in Nordiaho'
EIBERTY-6g0-In Newport.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Go-T1nges NecHhoe
IYRIC-2-s:l5-Tne Fortunes OF the King
xAyEsTTC-s-Ptf Pan Pouf.
slb-J4eah KlesehHa .-a-.vo-l,
NADIsoN SQUARE GARDEN 20 II p. ih'-+0 -
Exposition Show.
METROPOLITAN OPERA EOUsE-e-lSoheheIlh'
xEsIY-A Ms Observation-Disclosures Duhpy
NEw-YORK-2-S;15-EcDle Folks
PRINCESS I5-The House q Burns'de ~
eAvOy-2-S:16-Mrs. wigs OF the CABBAGE FaI0N'
WAIdAACK S-2-s;z0-The Sho-Gun-
WEBER MUSIC HALL-2-S-VenoeV1ne
WEST EcSD-2-S-Me. Him and !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
MISS GOULD I'LL AT HER HOME.
Sailors from Naval Y. M. C. A. Send Her
Christmas Flowers

Miss Helen Miller Gould is III at her home in
Fifth-ave. with an attack of the grip. She caught
cold last Thursday and unable TO spend
Christmas with her family. II was said last night
at Miss Gould's home that while her Illness was
not serious. she was confined 10 her room. and
would not be able go OF doors for two weeks
Hearing OF Miss Gould's Illness. the sailors visiting
at the naval branch of the Young Mems Christian
Association sent her large basket Of flowers as
Christmas Offering The sailors who sent the
flowers we're from the Alabama, the Kearsarge. the
Kentucky, the Texas the Illinois. the Minneapolis
and the Tacoma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

The report that the Mikado Of Japan Is insane
from blow received upon the head some time
ago Is one to be received with an unusually llo-
eral discount for transmission. There is aoso-
lutely no indication of any weakness or Varia-
bleness Of purpose in Japan's plans, such as
might reasonably be expected In case OF sucn
a serious misfortune at the present crisis On
the contrary, there is good reason for applying
In the Mikado's case the remark of President
Lincoln when General Grant was accused OF
drinking whiskey The President merely ex-
pressed a desire to know the name OF the orand
in order that he might send some to other gen.
erals.
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NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
Wash lngton Dec 2.-The marriage OF Miss Mar
garet Howard Wagner. daughter OF Colonel and
Mrs Arthur L. Wagner to Captain William K
Naylor 18th Infantry, was solemnized this
ing by Chaplain Pearson. at the home OF the
brides parents. Only small company witnessed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

The report on the pollution of Lake Champiain
points the way to vigorous action by the state
authorities. With increasing population
there is need for greater vigilance in all parts
OF the State TO prevent the fouling of water
courses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Baltimore like NewYork, has reason TO Do
thankful for postmaster who is appointed TO
be postmaster, not politician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Sherry's was the scene last night Of dance given
by Mrs. Howard Page for her debutante daughter
Miss Lily Page. with whom Franklin Plummer led
the cotillon. Among those present were Miss Anna
Ripley, Miss Dorothy Snow, Miss Mildred Barclay
Miss Corinne Douglas Robinson Miss Dorothy
Kane Miss Elisabeth Cutting Miss Julia Dodge,
Muflst RoDDins MISS SyIvia Ears9nS Miss
nochan. warren Robbins, Lncius X; Wilmer
Mrs. John Clafn gave dance last night at her
house. in Washington Square. for Miss wllhelmins
Clafn. with whom Brent 81. Tanner led the cotilon.
Mrs ClaaIn and Miss Claim will be at home the
first two Fridays in January.
Mrs. Amos MoriPs dance yesterday evening for
Miss Elsie Morrill,. who is TO make her debut next
winter. took place at Dodworth's. Thomas Acheles
led the cotiIlon with Miss Morrill,
Lord and Lady Suffolk sail to-day for England.
with Major and Mrs. Colin Campbell.
DR.. and Mrs. Francke A. Bosworth give dinner
dance this evening in the annex OF the Metropolitan
Club for their debutante daughter. Miss Marie Bos
worth
Another entertainment set for tonight is the
large theatre party of Mrs. Edward L. Keyes Ior
her daughter. Miss Agnes Keyes one of the debu-
tantes Of the season.
Phoenix Ingraham. with Miss Louise CULVER will
lead the cotiIlon at the first OF the Pennington
Dances tonight at sherrys-
Miss Frederick Webb. Miss Therese Iselin Miss
Pauline Robinson, Miss Marion Whitaker. Miss
Olive Thorndike, Of Boston; Miss Mary Sargent
and Miss Natalie Chauncey win be the bridesmaids,
and Miss MATgaseS DIX me mae 10 q ss a a. me
Dix. daughter OF DR.. and Mrs Morgan DIX. az Trim
ity Chapel on January L.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison leave town
next week for Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

apprehensions of a December drouth. and the
festival of the Nativity was everywhere cele-
brated with Joy unalloyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Army officers are objecting to the new golo
plated medals. Possibly fewer medals, and those
Of solid gold, would be better, though soiuieIs
are supposed to cherish medals for their sisnii-
ication and not for their intrinsic value 30 Tar
as known, no German soldier ever objected 10 the
Iron Cross, and no British soldier ever refused
the brass Victoria Cross on account of the ma
terial of which these crosses are made. II Is 10
be said. however. that there is no sham ABOUT
them. They are frankly brass and iron' ana
don't pretend to be anything else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

While all are glad that no one who reaiIy heeu-
ed a dinner was obliged to go without one oii
Christmas in New-York, the fact that 50 iii'iS
thousands of people were compelled TO- Or d.
least, did avail themselves OF thls eene s,O'
bopntv Is one that is suggestive of reflections
not altogether cheering and optimistic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

The ownership Of Vesuvius is said to be DIS
puted question among rival towns at It's oase'
Pompen and Herculaneurn, so far as reported
have put in no claims They are owned Dy
Vesuvius. Some Of the other towns may yet
learn that the dreaded volcano owns them also.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Mrs. Amos Morilrs dance yesterday evening for
Miss Elsie Morrill,. who is TO make her debut next
winter, took place at Dodworth's- Thomas Acheles
led the cotllon with Miss Morrill,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Lord and Lady Suffolk sail to-day for England.
with Major and Mrs. Colin Campbell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Dr. and Mrs. Francke A. Bosworth give dinner
dance this evening in the OF the metropolitan
Club for their debutante daughter. Miss Marie Bos
worth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Another entertainment set for tonight Is the
large theatre party Of Mrs. Edward L. Reyes Iol
her daughter Miss Agnes Keyes one of the debu-
tantes Of the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

Phoenix Ingrahan with Miss Louise CULVER VII
lead the cotiIlon at the first OF the Farmingtol
Dances tonight at Sherrys-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

It is discouraging but at present there seems
90 be no deliverance at hand for the Soutn from
the boil weevll and Governor Vardaman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28

While il Is true that the ordinary Chinese e'l'o
often has little real connection with the Fio"sls
Kingdom. once in while real export rom -
land OF rice and Boxers appears to dehsht tls 49,,
OF the collector A Chinese lock came % ssn c,Sse
other day. IL was of brass. hand made o. - fFa
and built 20 fasten together two StapigS 49, sus
manner OF paddock. With II went t~o.s ~ Ths
to lock il by pushing back spring laS-eis.scr.fs
other. to release the spring was more srsntIv in
affair notched and split in a way ADJ ~. snarrs
tended 70 foil the cleverest Celestial thier " 49,
all
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-02

Claire Peabody has finished his labors
in Minnesota and will spend the time
from now until September in this city
when he will return to his college
studies.
Mesdames Dustrud and Long departed
Friday with a team and regular prairie
schooner for North Dakota to make
their home on the lands recently home
steaded.
Mrs. d. E. Wallace, mother of E. W.
Taylor, passed through Aberdeen on
Saturday on her way home from Cali
fornia to Webster. Aberdeen News,
May 30th.
DR.. j. s. Goodmanson dropped in
Wednesday for a professional visit OF
several days. The doctor has many
friends in Webster who are always glad
to see him.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Hyde departed
Saturday morning for Minneapolis,
Blooming Prairie, Little Falls and
| Wells, Mimi, to visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Grace Huntington has finished
! her labors at the big store in Andover,
as the millinery season has about closed
and returned to the home of her parents
in this city.
Although we have made a great
improvement in the news features OF
the Reporter and Farmer we have not
raised the price, you can still get it for
s1.50 per year.
John Williams and DR.. G. f. Hash
each have a brand new automobile at
the depot and they will be driving
around the streets rs oon as the mud
dries up a little.
Since DR.. Goodmanson left here last
fall he had many requests to return
and do dental work. He will do SO
and be in Webster June Q, 8 and A to
do dental work.
Gen. E. Huntington departed Mon
day morning for Pierre where he will
Join United States Commissioner
McCord and make a drive Of sixty miles
out on the reservation.
Miss Efie A. Voorus, who has assisted
in the two last county normals in this
county, is a candidate for the republi-
can nomination as superintendent of
tho Huohas countv schools.
Rudolph Bly,, Of Minneapolis has
arrived in the city and accepted a posi-
ton with the City Bakery. Mr.. BLY, is
considered one of the most skilled bak-
ers in the profession and will keep the
cookery of the City Bakery up to its
usual high standard of excellence.