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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
TOO LONG FOR HIS BUNK

Duriis7 tife American civn war there
was an assistant surgeon In the navy
SIX feet four inches hign. who was
serving on board tho Penobscot. which
was ONLY five teet eight inches between
decks The doctors bunk was scant
six feet IA length so that he was nm
comfortable even in lying down. In
bad weather, on the blockade. when the
spray was breaking over the ship. the
doctor was deprived even Of the com
fort of uucOiling on deck After con-
sidering the matter thoroughly and re-
membering that long letters TO the de-
partment were not always read. and
not always considered he wrote as TO-
lows:
Hon. Gideon Wells. Secretary Of the
Navy.
Sir: Length Of surgeon. six feet four.
height of wardrOom. five feet eight
Respectfully.
70. G. YER MULLEN
Assistant Surgeon"
The department promptly detached
him until such time as more suitable
ship could be found for his assign
ment. Chicago News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
ChuTChmen and a Convict.
A Remarkable Occurrence Discussed by
Bishop Potter.

A Remarkable Occurrence Discussed by
Bishop Potter.
Bishop Potter recounted the other
day, with surprise evidently great,
meeting which he witnessed, between
DR.. Houghton, pastor of the Little
Church Around the Corner" and an
eX-cOnvict. The man had just been
discharged from Sing Sing, and
came to hear Dr. Houghton preach.
On the way out the clergyman, who
knew his history, stopped and spoke
kindly to him and shook hands with
him. Bishop Potter, who was near
by, was, as he confesses, amazed. He
spoke to DR.. HOughton about it, and
Dr.. HoughtOn agreed that he had
done an unusual thing. Perhaps he
had. In fact, he certainly had, for
eX-cOEvicts are not often found in
church. But why should these two
good men have thought it was such
an extraordinary thing for a doctor
OF divinity 70 treat a convict as if
he We're a human being?
II is not stated that Dr. HoughtOn
took the man home and made him a
guest Of his household, or went and
called at the mans own home, if he
had one, or did anything except to
shake hands with him just as he
might with anybody else. The con-
Wet would not bite. or shoot. or
otherwise harm the good doctor for
his temerity, though from the way
in which Bishop Potter spoke of the
occurrence one would have thought
it was something like shaking hands
with a gorilla.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
Children IN Demand.

Many persons doubt the uumberless
stories rold of people who tried 10 gain
entrance 10 he White House grounds
yesterday ON one pretense or another.
That this number was large and covered
many classes is not 10 DE dSlbted;
neither is the energy of the American
youth 10 be discounted if one of tic
many amusing incidents of the day IS
To be taken as a criterion.
About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon "a
man approached the east gate and was
prevented from entering the grounds by
"a big bluecOated guardian &C the peace.
But / should like very much TO get
in. said the man.
sorry, sir" answered the policeman,
but it's against orders To allow any
body in unless they bring children.
But ] haven't any children. I'm "a
stranger in town aud want to see what
this thing is like.
Cant do il, sir. unless you come with
a child
Quick as "A fash a little urchin sprang
tc the mans side and said. with a much
begrimed finger 10 his hat. Here you
are mister. Cost you dollar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

civil OficialdOm on a stable basis. il
is he. and it is reasonably certain.
as has been intimated, that he would
not have conceived such an under
taking lightly, or considered it for a
day unless he had good grounds for
thinking it could be carried through.
The change, if it takes place, Will
be important in its influence on Far
Eastern affairs. 1t will, in the first
place, make China a little less like d
trussed turkey waiting for the oven,
and more like that same turkey with
the full use of legs and wings. 1t
will end some of the wrangle about
the partition of China, by making
China more able to defend herself
1t will cause European nations to be
more cautious about invading each
others sphere of influence" in
China, since China will be in a posi-
ton to have preferences which can
not be lightly disregarded Last, but
not least, Sir Robert Hart is an Eng
lishman. and such an undertaking,
successfully accomplished by him,
would be a formidable barrier to the
advance of Russia. 1t is an interest
ing plan, and though there is now, as
always, the doubt whether Chinese
character admits of the country's be-
coming great military power-an
end certainly not desirable-the pos
sibility that she may become strong
enough to defend herself IN case of
need is more attractive and alto
gether more reasonable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

The President expressed himself as be-
ing delighted with the costume, which
was a reproduction of one worn 10Y
Governor ST. Clair. one of the first gov
errors Of Chic. and afterward took
young Foraker on the south front bal
cony with him to greet the Easter esq
rollers.
The ball was opened by Miss Margaret
Draper. accompanied by Master Marion
Johnson, wearing a court costume of
pink, leading the procession of brilliant
ly dressed children.
The Mtrine Band orchestra furnished
tie music. and refreshments We're sci p
ed from uniquely appointed table.
arranged To catch the fancy of the
youngest guests.
Little Mia Hengeimuller daughter of
the Austrian ambassador and Baroness
HengclmulleT: Aurora Quesada. daugh-
QueSada, and the children of Com
mander and Nine BOutakOn. OF the
Russian embassy, represented the
Diplomatic Corps
Amcng the Srown-ups, most of whom
STAYED until the last dance, in which
each child received favor suggestive OF
the season, were Lady Durand Miss Du-
rsnd. Mrs. AlEer. Mrs. EllinS. Mrs John
r. Mclean. Miss kean. Mrs John f.
Reyburu. Mrs. Clover. Miss Sherreu,
Mrs Arthur Lee. Mrs. John +. Davis.
Mrs. George LathrOp Bradley Mrs Wall
ZACH. Mrs. oliver Cromwell, the Misses
BOardman, Mrs. James NJ Johnston,
Mrs Hinckiey, Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh.
Mrs Hugh Legare, Mrs. Richey, Mrs.
Henry St. George Tucker. Miss Cannon,
Mrs Stanley Matthews. Miss Addison
Mitchell, Miss Glover. and the Misses
Patten. Miss Elizabeth Cox led an in
formal cOtillOn, assisted by Mrs. Rey-
burn ana Miss Sargent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
The Capitol Extension.
Why Not Consult Architects Instead Of
Politicians in Undertaling IT,

Why Not Consult Architects Instead Of
Politicians in Undertaking It?
Congress seems inclined 10 under
axe the extension Of the Capitol un-
Ter plans said 10 have been prepared
0y the architect who constructed the
Senate and House wings early in the
sixties. OF the desirability of this
undertaking there can be no ques-
lion. The center OF the building is
an abortion. II is out Of all pro-
portion 10 the dome crowning ii. and
10 the wings which flank it to the
north and south. Besides. il is of
different material from the wings
the latter being Of marble. while
The center IS built of sandstone. In
addition 20 all this there is room
wanted for the transaction Of public
business-room which now has to be
found at some distance from the
Capitol in other buildings. greatly
10 the annoyance of members OF
both houses, whose time is wasted
and whose tempers are sorely tried
by so unsatisfactory al arrange
ment.
This question Of Capitol extern
sion, however, is not merely a ques-
lion Of providing greater comfort for
members Of Congress. Neither is II
question solely concerning resi-
dents Of Washington, or a question
which the taxpayers of the District.
In conjunction with Congress, are
called upon 10 determine II is a
question in which. we take it, the en-
tire country is interested. and which
before being definitely disposed Of.
should receive conscientious and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

The stereOtyped news from the
Far East: Another Intellectual bonn
bardment of Port Arthur: the steady
advance north of the japanese
forces; the evacuation Of this and
that place by the Russians; wise
comments, via London, by military
and naval experts on the prowess
and agility of the AIikado's sailors
and soldiers; and encouraging pre-
dictions. via Paris, regarding what
General Kuropatldn has up his
sleeve and what ne Will do to the
enemies Of the Car, if they ever
come near enough. Meanwhile il is
reported. also via Paris, that Lake
Baikal has successfully been skirted
by the Siberian Railroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
IN SOCIETYS CIRCLE
Brave Soldiers Lead Pretty April Brides to
the Marriage Altar.
Lieutenant Bull WedS Sallie Wainwright and KathrC
Burton IS the Wife of Lieutenant Lee
Other Social Matters.

/ and viii not return to Washington for
several days
Mrs. Higginson gives an informal tea
and dance at the navy yard. from 10
o'clock this afternoon. in honor OF
Miss Rosalind Fish
Mrs. Roosevelt viii follow out her
plans OF last spring, and the latter
part of this month viii give a musicale
at the White House. Since the close Of
onlclal entertaining Mrs. Roosevelt has
! COhHIed herself TO entertaining only
| Few friends at a time Small dinners
luucheonS. and a cup of tea for informal
callers, lnterspersed with walks and
2rives, and hours spent on the south
up ali her time
There are now, however. rumors of
sdSety as soon as Miss Roosevelt re
turns from New York, where she went
yesterday for a short visit
Spring dancing for the debutante set
opens tonight with the siXty-coupIe CO.
tillon given in the ballroom Of the New
Willard 1t is subscription affair,
and the women a the head Of IL are
among the most distinguished of Wash
ihgton society. Mrs. Charles 6. Camp
bell. daughter of the late Admiral POr-
ter, IS chairman OF the committee.
a tea at ''NeighbOrhood House" this
afternoon. when Mrs. Charles F. Weller
IS hostess. is one Of the pleasant prom
ises Of entertainment
Miss Harriet Wadsworth will be host
ess at a dinner for young people to-
night. and has chosen the quaint en-
virons OF the Alibi Club as the place
There will be twenty-five at table.
Mics Cnpnov, Ta4rcb+r- of 4g,,- Go I~~y-
was the guest OF honor at a luncheon
today. When Mrs Elijah beth j. SOmers
was hostess. Spring flowers in pro-
fusion formed the table decorations
Besides Miss Cannon, the guests were.
Mrs. ACEeTt. Mrs Dalzeu. Mrs. Dulles,
Mrs Hamlin. Mrs Needham. Mrs Rich
ardsCn. Mrs. Shaw. Mrs. SpoOner. Mrs
Sternberg. Miss Ida Thompson. Mrs.
wilkins. and Miss Eddy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
Brilliant Bal PoudTe
In Home of Mrs. Draper

Mrs. William +. Diapers bal pOudre,
given yesterday afternoon for her little
daughter Margaret Draper, was in
every point of detail one of the most
beautiful juvenile events which ever
took place III Washington
The costumes We're costly, and many
Of them perfect reproductions Of those
worn in the time of Louis XIV The
little thirteen year-old hostess wore
gown of that period Of blue satin. with
powdered hair and patches.
one OF the most artisticalIy chosen
costumes was that Of the twelve-year-
old son of Senator and Mrs Foraker,
who went first TO show himself 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt. before going to the ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

painstaking consideration at the
/ hands of experts.
Has il had that consideration? We
think not What has been done is
this-at any rate as far as the pub
| lie knows A certain set of sketch
! plans-One of several, we under
stand, prepared by Mr.. Walters, the
Architect of the Capitol at the time
the wings were added-have been
taken from a pigeonhole in the Of
fee of the present superintendent of
the building, and with these plans as
a basis. a model has been con-
structed, which is on exhibition in
the ROtunda of the Capitol today,
and which is to enable members OF
! Congress to make up their minds as
TO whether or not it is wise to I'M
/ dertake the extension on the lines
proposed. The absurdity of such
proceeding becomes evident when
you consider, first, that there is
nothing on record to show that Mr..
Walters, whom everybody comedies
to have been one of the leading
architects of his day, regarded this
or any other plan prepared by him
as specially desirable or final; sec
Ond, that neither the Speaker, whose
ambition, it is said, is to figure as
the father" of this extension, nor
| Superintendent Woods, under whose
direction the model was prepared, is
an architect; and, third, that not
single architect nor person cOmpe-
tent to judge of these things has
been asked to pass judgment on so
important a matter-impOrtant, in
asmuch as it involves not only the
expenditure of several millions of
dollars, but also may make or mar
the beauty of what is believed to be
one Of the finest architectural struc-
lures on this continent.
What Congressional taste accom-
plishes in the way of architecture we
are compelled daily to gaze upon in
the shape of the gilded bird cage on
top Of the Library of Congress. That
cage, as most people will remember,
was not in the original plans at all.
1t was placed there, because some
bucolic statesmen expressed the
opinion that so important a build
ing without a dome was no building
at all Whether the dome conformed
to the style Of the rest Of the build
ing, or whether it dwarfed the dome
OF the Capitol adjoining, was of no
consequence, as long as Congress got
a dome. And a dome, of course, it
got. 1t got it, as it got that other
monument of Congressional archi-
lecture. the Pension Office But Of
that mOnstrosity we are unable to
speak with moderation. We simply
can't And. therefore, we pass the
subject in silence.
No, before Congress is to pass
upon the plans favored by Messrs.
Cannon and Woods. would it not be
we'll TO seek the advice of profess
sional architects in an undertaking
which may reflect credit upon ma
ton OF expose it to the ridicule of
the civilized world? A great cor
pOration about 10 erect a monu-
mental structure structure like
those to be erected by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad in this city and in
New YOrk-wOuld not intrust the
drafting Of plans TO its head book
keeper or its cashier It would, and
il does, consult the best talent
available. Why should a handful of
otherwise sensible Congressman seek
to emulate the Three Tailors of
Tooley Street" by exposing their
absurd conceit in the rnarketnlaca2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

We congratulate James T. Petty
late Auditor of the District, upon his
appointment as Assistant Assessor
II is like the return Of the Prodigal
Son The Commissioners in their
joy are preparing to kill the fatted
calf Senator Allison is said 10 have
conceived the idea" of raising the
salary of the place, indicating a de-
sire, on his part, to prove 70 the tax
payers that a poor Auditor is worth
at least $500 more than a good As
SCISSOR. All is lovely. and the goose
hangs high. Public Office, indeed
seems. more than ever, to be a pri-
vate snap-at least in the District OF
Columbia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

The decision Of the United States
Supreme Court UNFOLDING the con
tentions Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission in the anthracite coal
case is an important victory for the
Administration It indicates the
Governments earnest desire that the
highest court in the United States
determine the power vested in the
Interstate Commerce Commission
under the law. That power now de-
termined, il Will be impossible for
corporations engaged in questionable
or illegal transactions to refuse pro
ducing certain contracts or TO de-
cline answering pertinent questions
Should the evidence which the de-
PENDANTS in this case viii now be
compelled to give show that there
have been violations Of the anti
trust law, they viii be promptly re-
ported 70 the Department Of Justice,
and il the evidence, in the opinion Of
the Attorney General, should justify
H. the offenders will be prosecuted.
That's the meaning of the decision
IL a nutshell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05
RUSSIANS IN HASTE.

WILKESBARRE. Pa. April All
but ten of 30 applicants for citizenship
passed yesterday and were granted pa
pes by the court Most of these We're
of Russian nationality. the rush being
due 10 fear that Russia may be able %
CAIN their services.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

The Cubans started so well in the
task Of governing themselves that
the disorders which marked the
opening session Of the house of rep
resentatives yesterday come like a
disagreeable surprise TO the friends
Of the new republic in this country.
Alleged election frauds, of course
furnished the eXcuse-which is no
excuse at al-for the uproar follow
ing the entry Of mob sympathizing
with one of the political parties. The
police were finally called upon &c re-
store order Il is. we are forced to
admit, a bad beginning. Still. as
Rome was not built in day. we
should not expect too much Of our
Cuban friends all at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

Count Cassinf recently received a letter
from crank who wanted the Russian
Government 10 use a bomb filled with
pepper IN war. for the purpose Of keep
ing the enemy SO busy sneezing that
they could DO nothing else. Evidently
Count Cassini thought his country was
not TO De sncezed al. for he did not en-
courage the inventor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

A disease which ahicts chauneurs has
now received the name of motorpathea
cerebraHs. II remains to be seen what
they viii call the disease which af1icts
pedestrians who have to get out Of the
WAY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

4 baseball expert says that the first
mention of baseball ia history is found
IA the account OF the flood, when Noah
pitched the ark within and without.
There was time before then. when our
first parents were declared uut-of the
Garden OF Eden
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

Bryan opinion of Hin is said TO be
UNIT for publication. but anyhow. IT is a
scoop which nobody wants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

The reported fear of tile Jews lest
their Russian neighbors should celebrate
Easter By giving them hades does not
tend 20 Increase ones admiration for
Russian Christianity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

Politicians frequently refer 10 the
voice OF the people as "clamor." but
when the people object 10 what their
are doing. are they to
sit as mum as mice and let them do it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

he time - near at hand when the
Wagneriau music Of steam pipes in the
early morning VIII be replaced by the
light opera OF the fish man. the straw
berry huckster. and the street-pfano
man. In the country poet finds inspi-
ration for song I'm the recurring sounds
OF varying seasons; in the city ne iinds
inspiration for cuss- words.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

a crowd collected IN front Of Miss
Helen Gould's window on Easter Sun
day, trying 10 see the name attached 10
"a card on pot Of azalca. And yet New
York laughs at the provinces for being
curious about other peoples business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

Miss Maris Blair. daughter of Robert
". Blair, was married last night at s
O'Clock to Archie AIcCullagh. Of Canada.
at the residence of Mr. Blair. 625 II
Street northeast The ceremony was
performed by Dr. Chalmers Easton. pas
tor Of the Eastern Presbyterian Church.
Of which Miss Blair IS a member.
A wedding reception was held after
the marriage ceremony and a wedding
supper served A large company Of the
friends of the young people were present.
The young couple left on their honey
moon trip ut midnight last night. They
VIII reside AT Mr. McCullagh's home. in
Canada
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

AIRS. Robert Patterson has joined her
daughter, Miss Patterson. in New YORK,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

and win not return to Washington for
several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-05

Mime. Henri de Sibour, who was for
merly Miss Reu Claggett, Of this city.
was presented TO her old friends at a
small tea given by her sister. Mrs
George Howard at her home in SIX
toerth Street yesterday afternoon. Nine
de SibOur viii be the guest of Mrs
Howard for about ten days.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13

forthcoming, and Charlie gave them
supper in preoccupied silence. AS they
were eating the abalones. which No
ran had fried in batter, Charlie said:
"Shark all gone! No more catch um
him all gone"
"Gone-why"
"No sayvy," said Charlie. "No llkee.
no likee. China boy tinkum heap fun
ny; too much heap funny"
1t was true. During all the next day
not a shark was in sight and though
the crew fshed assiduously till dark
they were rewarded by not so much
as bite. No one could offer any ex-
PLANTATION.
"'Tis strange" said Moran. "Never
heard of shark leaving this feed be-
fore. And you can see with half an
eye that the hands don't like the looks
of It. Superstitious beggarsl They
need to be dumped in the headw
That same night Wilbur woke in his
hammock on the fo'cstle head about
half past .. The moon was down, the
sky one powder of stars. There was
not breath OF wind. II was so still
that he could hear some large fish
playing and breaking of toward the
shore. Then, without the least warn
ing, he felt the schooner begin to lift
under him. He rolled out of his ham
mock and stood on the deck. There
could be no doubt of 1.-THE whole
forepart was rising beneath him. He
could see the bowsprit moving upward
from star to star. Still the schooner
lifted; objects on deck began to slide
faft; the oil in the deck tubs washed
over; then, as there came wild
scrambling Of the Chinese crew up the
fo'c'stle hatch, she settled again, grad
ually at first, then, with an abrupt
! lurch that almost threw him from his
feet, regained her level. Moran met
him in the waist Charlie came run
ming aft
"what was that? Arc we grounding?
Has she struck?"
NO, no. We are still fast to the
kelp. Was It tidal waveT
Nonsense! It wouldn't have han
died us that way"
"Well. what vas it7 Listen! For
heavens sake, teep quiet there for
wardw
Wilbur looked over the side into the
water. The ripples were stin chasing
themselves away from the schooner.
There was nothing else. The stiffness
shut down again. There was not a
sound.
(To be COntinued.)
Evening journal., 1904-05-13

In Magdalena bay.
Charlie now took over entire charge
OF operations. For two days previous
the Chinese hands had been getting
out the deck tubs, tackles, gaffs, spades
and the other shark fishing gear that
had been slowed forward. The sails
were lowered and gasketed, the decks
cleared Of all impedimenta, hogsheads
and huge vats stood ready IN the waist,
and the lazy Incidence Of the previous
week was replaced by an extraordina-
ry activity.
The day after their arrival in the bay
was occupied by all hands in catching
bait. This bait was a kind Of rocknsh
OF a beautiful red gold color and about
the size Of an ordinary cod. They bit
readily enough, but out Of every ten
hooked three were taken off the lines
by the sharks before they could be
brought aboard. Another difficulty lay
in the fact that, either because of the
excessive heat in the air or the per-
centage Of alkali IN the water. they
spoiled almost Immediately IL left in
the air.
Turtle were everywhere - floating
gray green disks just under the sur.
face. Sea birds IN clouds clamored all
day long about the shore and sand pits.
At long intervals dying fish skittered
over the water like skipping stones.
Shoals OF porpoises came in from out