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The Washington times., 1904-06-09
The Recreation Pier.

A New York priest has caused
something of a sensation by warning
the young people of his congregation
away from the recreation piers, at
which, he AYERS. cheap music and low
dances are common, and moral de
basement results. This protest is
worth noting from the fact that the
alleged condition of the recreation
piers is so commonly found wherever
free amusement Is provided for the
poor. One has almost always to reck-
On on the chance Of the free amuse-
ment degenerating into something
which prevents any benefit coming to
the very class for whom the amuse-
ment fund was provided in the first
place.
1t may be. of course, that this priest
IS overparticular, and that he is by
peTcriucal Of the music and too sus-
picious Of the dancing which goes on
at the recreation piers. But his crit
icism arOuses tho query, Is il impos-
sible to provide music and amusement
for the poor. free, which will not be
a nuisance 10 other people? When
we have free music, must it be of the
kind which half-trained piano
players and street organs are already
furnishing ad nauseam? When we
have free pleasure grounds, must
they be given up to toUghs?
There are plenty Of young must
clans who are struggling to make a
living, and from whom an orchestra
could be formed which would play
really good music, such as anybody
might enjoy. There are actors out Of
a job. who are quite capable Of giving
good shows; and there are plenty Of
respectable poor people who would
just as soon have a good thing as a
bad thing, II both could be got free.
The mystery is akin 70 that OF the
crippled street peddler who always
sells things which nobody would have
for a gift. Why must one always
The Washington times., 1904-06-09
THURSDAY. JUNE .. 1904.
Quau'S Seat.

The fight for Quay's seat is fairly
on in Pennsylvania, and. as might
be expected, half of it is under cover.
1t is difficult to ascertain with any
certainty what the governor, the
State Legislature, the bosses, or any
OF the various candidates, may intend
to do in the case.
The withdrawal of George T. Oil
yer, an Allegheny county millionaire.
has removed from the field one can
didate who had reasonable chances of
success, the chances of William A.
Finn, Pittsburg political leader, be-
ing thereby strengthened Richard
Quay has been mentioned for the Sen
atorship, but inasmuch as he has no
qualifications whatever beyond being
the son Of his father. it is unlikely
that his name will do much for him.
All things considered, John P. Ell
kin seems the most prominent candi-
date at present, but there are rumors
that he is in disagreement with Sena-
tor Penrose, and in that case It is
improbable that his influence will
outweigh that of Penrose. since the
latter vii! be fighting not only for his
personal preference, but for control
OF State politics. 1t remains to be
seen how strong a man Senator Pen
rose viii prove himself, freed from
the Overshadowing power of Quay
but he is not likely to accept a col
league personally distasteful to him
il he can help it, and the chances are
that he can.
The Intervention of John Mitchell
in the situation indicates that the
labor element win have to be reck-
oned with now and hereafter in Penn
sylvania politics, and if the labor
men have the right leaders they may
be worth a good deal to anybody who
sets out to clean up the State. Tha
this is recognized by those interested
In the situation is shown by an ar
ticle in one of the Philadelphia pa
pers, which pointed out the desirable
ity of choosing the new Senator from
some other place than Pittsburg
The reason given for this was tha-
while Philadelphia and Pittsburg
when they stand together, are practi
cally impregnable in State politics, +
is not wise TO disregard the rest 0
the State, because the control Of rura
districts by city politicians almost in
evitably breeds corruption.
It is too soon to say how far any o
the candidates in the field can b.
led or coerced in the direction of re
form. but nothing is more certain
than that a strong effort will be mad
in the near future to rid Pennsylvania
politics Of some o. the corruption
which has long been a reproach t,
the State.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

waste ones goods in doing things for
sweet charity's sake?
Nobody has a right to take posses
sion of a common recreation ground
and use it for low dances, any more
than lOafers have a right to take pos
session of public parks and insult
women who go there, so that nobody
can have the park but the lOafer
But how are these things to be rem
edied?
The Washington times., 1904-06-09
STORK VISITED
BELGIAN EMBASSY

The expected visit Of the stork to
the legation Of the Belgian minister
and Baroness Moncheur, occurred early
yesterday afternoon, when little baby
girl made her appearance The parIors
and other apartments are filled with
flowers today for the popular young
American baroness. who mas reigned
supreme as the pet of young society
people since her husbands appointment
TO Washington. The baby and its beau
uful mother are both doing well.
Baroness Moncheur is the daughter of
the American ambassador to Mexico
ana her mother, Mrs. Clayton. is with
hey here.
The minister has three daughters by
former wife. who was also an Ameri-
can. Baron MOncheur. with his family,
Wll leave Washington for Warm
Springs, Va, about July 10 His little
daughters, with their grandmother
Mrs. Holeman. VIII join him there.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09
JUNE WEDDINGS
IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. June 9.-Robert
Bender. a popular Alexandria business
man, and Miss LeOna Jerome Deeton.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Deeton,
were married last night. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. J. II. s.
Ewcll, of the Methodist Protestant
Church, at the home of the bride. in
81. Asaph Street, near OTOnOkO Street
larry b. Quinn acted as best man
ana Annie Grammar was maid of
honor.
After n reception at the home of the
bride Mr. and Mrs. Bender left on an
extended wedding tip.
Maud Jenkins, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. n. b. Jenkins. of this city. and
Lamar Munroe. of Washington county.
Va. were married last night The cere-
mOny took place at Olivet Chapel. near
Flanconia. Fairfax county.
Howard Harrison and Carry V. SOr-
rel both of this city. were quietly mar
Protestant Church last night. the Rev.
Mr.. EweH performing the ceremony.
The Rev. Harry Lee and Susie Rust.
daughter Of DR.. d. II. Rust, were quiet
IS married at the chapel OF the Theo-
logical Seminary. near this city. last
night. Owing TO the death Of the uncle
Of the bride, the reception TO have been
given was cancelled.
Ruth Creole, Of Marshall, and Robert
Dension Wattles. formerly Of this city,
VIII be married Mt the Presbyterian
Church at Marshall. this afternoon. at
O'Clock. Both OF the contracting par
ties are well known IN this city.
MIR. and Mrs J. Frank Dyson have
issued invitations to the wedding OF
their sister Mary |. Shirley ~ IRA n K
Anderson Burger. of Washington.
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from Texas. There are district contests
from the Fourth Alabama, the First
Delaware. the Second Georgia, the
Fourth Mississippi, the Fifth Missouri.
the Fourth and Twentieth Ohio. the
First South Carolina. the Second and
Seventh Texas. the Second Virginia,
and all Of the seven districts in Louis
lana.
Delaware fractional Strife.
The settlement OF the Wisconsin con-
test IS. OF course, the most important
Next in interest, perhaps is the usual
fight of the Delaware Republicans-the
Addicfs and the anti-Addicks factions.
The anti-Addicks crowd are only about
Cne-half as numerous as the opposition,
yet they are known as the regulars
and the Addicks men rs the Union Re-
publicans.
Four years ago. through the influence
Of Senator Hanna the Addicls delega-
ton was recognized and seated IN the
Philadelphia convention. The gas man"
expects 10 repeat the performance and
have his delegation admitted, with the
prospect that ne viii again be success
fui-
After Federal Plums.
The fight between the Texas factions
is simply a scrap" between rival
leaders for the right 10 be known
as the recognized distributor OF Federal
patronage in the State It is by no
means serious or hard 10 settle
In Louisiana the fight is between the
'lilly whites" and the Black ana
tans.'' the latter being the regular dele
CATION It does not matter much which
side wins. for. like the Texas case, the
question is merely which side is 70 be
allowed to get closest TO the pie counter.
The most serious district dispute is
that from the Elmira district of New
York. where Representative Gillet and
ex-State Senator J. SlOat Fassett have
been nominated by rival factions Tor
Congress. and where the conventions
which nominated them selected rival
delegates 10 the national convention
1t is absolutely necessary to settle this
controversy and force one of the candi-
dates to withdraw IN order 10 prevent
the election Of a Democrat to Congress
from that district.
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P. 7. BARl!Uws HEIRs AGREE.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. June S-By a
forma! agreement made in probate court
the surplus income after all fixed
charges are paid from the ?. T. BarnuIn
the SIX heirs The surplus earnings l5r
the last year. amounting to Sl9.5S7. were
distribut ed
Litigation over this surplus IS avoided
by the agreement. Notice OF the hear
ing was served on the widow Of p. 7.
Barnum in Paris
The Washington times., 1904-06-09
WINS WAGER LOSES LEE.

CHICOPEE. Mass. June 9-Upon a
bet that he could not drink ten glasses
of whisky IN as many minutes. Thorn
as Manning. aged thirty-one. Of this
city won the wager in a local b1rrOom.
Helpless. he was carried home. and in
a few hours he died. Manning was a
man of rugged DhvSioue.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

Luncheon and Reception at
White House.
sir MORTIMER SAYS ADIEU
VIII Establish Embassy at Lenox,
Mass, for the Summer-Items
Of Social Interest.

tomorrow at o'clock the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt will give a luncheon
TO the members of the honorary board OF
Filipino commissioners TO the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. The party con-
sists Of forty-three commissioners and
five women. Accompanying them are A.
W. Ferguson. officer in charge, and
Capt. Thomas Hardeman, disbursing Of
hcer- There viii also be a few other
guests at the lucheon.
Following the luncheon Mrs Roose-
Welt viii give reception in honor OF
The Marine Band will play on the
lawn south OF the White House. and
during the reception light refreshments
VIII be served there.
IN case of rain tie entertainment will
be held in the White House.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the Brit
ish ambassador, accompanied by several
members Of the embassy staff. left
Washington today for the summer en-
bassy at Lenox.
lady Durand and Miss Durand left
last week and are now fully established
in the Henry w. Bishop cottage.
said good-by 10 the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt yesterday
The Haitian minister. Mr.. Leger, &C
companied by his family. will leave
Washington Monday for Deer Park
where they VIII remain until September
At that time the minister will return
70 washington, while Nine. Leger and
their son Will go abroad for the au-
tumn.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. I. Morse have opened
their summer home at Chocorna. n. II.
Mrs. B. H. Warder closed her resi-
dence on X Street today. and accom-
panied by her daughters. the Misses
Warder left for Beverley Farms.
for the summer. Mrs. Warder's SON
in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward Theron. with their children, will
spend the summer with her.
General and Mrs. Draper. who spent
the early summer at Hopedale. Mass.
are now in New York from which port
they viii shortly sail for Europe to
spend several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradish J. Smith and
family are at the Pembroke. Wood
mont, Conn. to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Randolph MillhoIlaud, OF
Cumberland. Nd are in Washington on
their honeymoon. Mr. MilIholland Is the
son of the President Of the George s
Greek and cumberland Railroad and
both he and his bride have been prOmi-
nent IN the younger set there. and in
Philadelphia, where he has been I'M bust
mesa
Mrs. MnIholland is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Miner Roberts, of
Cumberland. a coincidence is that her
elJer brother married Miss Mllholland
some Years ago.
The Japanese minister. Kogoro Taxa
hira. has returned from his visit to st.
Louis. where he presided over the open-
ing OF the Japanese Pavilion
Commander Frederick Miller, L. s.
n. retired, and Mrs. Miller have closed
their handsome home, POO MassachU-
sets Avenue northwest, and have gone
to Maine for the summer. They were
accompanied by their two attractive
daughters. the Misses Edith and Alice.
The latter will be a bud Of the coming
season
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

Senator Daniel of Virginia says he
wants no Presidential Endorsements. A
modernized version Of the drama of the
lions den with himself as star has no
charms for the Virgfnian
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

Representative Hit Of Illinois was
at the White House yesterday but his
record as the only man willing to run
for Vice President on the Republican
ticket is still unbroken
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

BOurke Cochran came to Washington
and got away again without saying a
word. Perhaps he is a Democratic
Presidential candidate. too.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

General Tyner's counsel says that his
client looks to the President for his
final vindicaion. No one with a just
cause looks long in that direction in
vain.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

town University. the honor graduate of
his class. afterward finishing his legal
studies at Tulane College. LOUISIANA,
and engaging in the practice OF law IN
Air. and Mrs. Byrnes left on an eafIy
train for New York. and before golnS
10 New Orleans will visit Niagara, 81
Louis, and other points en- route 20 the
beautiful homo which Mr. Byrnes has
prepared for his bride.
Miss Bertha V Harper. OF Georgetown.
and Frank V. Alice. formerly OF Wash
ington but now OF New York, were
married yesterday at Trinity Church,
Georgetown.
Father Mulvaney. pastor OF Trinity
Church, performed the ceremony The
bride had as her maid OF honor Mis-
Louise Alice. 4 sister OF the bride
groom. with Miss Estelle Reeve as
flower girl! The bridegroom was ac-
companied by his best man. c. ). Nc
Neir, Of this city.
After wedding breakfast At The home
OF the brides uncle. William X. Reeves,
Mr.. and Mrs Alice left for the North,
They will reside in Brooklyn. Mr. At
Lee being engaged In business in New
York city.
The engagement Of Miss Marie Belle
Lawrence. Of this city. 10 Frank J.
q.
nounced. The wedding will take place
the latter part of July.
Or. John T. Sharp. OF 1895 r Street
northwest Is making preparations 20
20 TO Philadelphia on Tuesday of next
week. to be present at the wedding OF
his sister, Miss Eva 4. Sharp, 10 J..
Arthur Brashure. of Brooklyn, where he
will be best man. Miss Sharp has been
a FREQUENT visitor at the National Cap
itai during the last few years, and -
well known In society circ.eS.
A beautiful wedding ceremony was cell
ebrated at the home OF the brides
mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Arena, 81 Myrtle
Street northeast, yesterday morning at
II O'Clock. the contracting parties being
Carey Weakley MCHuGh and Miss Kath-
crime Maria Arenz. The ceremony was
performed by the bridegroom's father
the Rev. Edward McHugh. ID. u, Of
Cincinnati. Ohio.
The wedding was a quiet one, only n
few Of the Immediate friends OF the fam
lies being present. Among them was the
sister Of the bridegroom, Mrs. +. N.
Nirgan. Of Cincinnati After a sumptu-
Gus lunch, served at the home, the par
ties left on the O'Clock train for At
lantic City.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

There is said to be a serious air about
the St Louis Fair, probably due TO the
gravity of its economic problems.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

A Washington man was discovered
up tree in Louisa county. Va
Louisa without the county has been
known TO do as much for Washington
men right here at home
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

An actor has been arrested charged
with larceny. 1t was bound to come.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

Those mOralists who are considering
what Pennsylvania would have been
like but Cor Quay are respectfully asked
70 figure out what Quay would have
been without PENNSYLVANIA.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

These competitive drills Of the school
boys show that Washington has as fine
a looking set Of youngsters as any city
in the country. It may be the uniforms.
IL may be the lads themselves 1t may
be the combination Of boy and clothes
Anyhow. the effect is superlatively salts
factory.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

II. c. Frick, the steel king. mentions
the United States Attorney General as
Quay's successor in the Senate. When
the antitrust hammers find it out. he
viii know why they called him Knox.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

discontented New York man OBJ
jects TO bronze statue in one Of the
buildings there because it has an over
coat on and looks hot Ia this weather.
lie could not possibly find any fault
with the attire of George Washington,
up at the Capitol
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

BY the vote OF its trustees. Columbian
University has changed it's name 10
George Washington University, In order
20 take advantage Of the offer Of
handsome administration building from
the George Washington Memorial Assoc
citation. IT is now up 10 other patriotic
Americans TO see that the university has
the facilities 20 live up TO its name.
Massachusetts officials are said to be
thoroughly incensed because Mr.. Cot
ton. Of Washington. refuses to hand
over 81, GgO,OCO Of civil war claims paid
the State by the National Govern
meut until he gets his 10 per cent COM
mission We don't blame MassaChu-
sets. but even at that when one has
100000 due him. it is just as well to
hold on TO the security.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

A rich woman invested 5000 the other
day in n machine by which things could
be cooked without fire. The city gov
eminent of Washington has invested
more than that You can fry an egg
on the sidewalk in some of these places
where there are no shade trees.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

1t is all very well 10 talk about wire
less telegraphy. but the war CORE
spondents in the East have come to the
conclusion that in order to be a good
reporter Of the plans Of the japanese
army one would need to be a mind
reader
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

1t is unfortunate. but true that the
candidate who stands firmly on his
platform with both feet before the cleo
tiOn may, after the election. trample on
it with both feet just as ferventIy.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09
Republican Contests.

The seats Of forty-eight delegates to
the Republican national convention in
Chicago are contested The national
committee. which meets on the 18th,
to consider these contests. has an IN
pleasant job upon its hands.
The dele ates-at-Iarge from four
States are contested. from Wisconsin.
from Delaware, from Louisiana, and
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

The residence Of Charles G. Prentiss.
l7Oi r street northwest was the scene
of an interesting homo wedding last
evening at o'clock when Miss Augusta
Winifred Prentiss and Franklin Day
Keith. of Worcester, Mass, were mar
ricd. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Samuel II. Greene. d. ID. The
brides only attendant was her sister
Miss Sue Gould PrcntiSs. who wore
a gown of light blue crepe d'chene and
chiffon. ard carried a bouquet OF La
France roses.
The bride wore a gown of white crepe
dchene trimmed in lace. over which q
bridal ell of tulle held In place by
orange blossoms fell. She carried a
shower bouquet of Bride roses and
lilies of The valley. Miles NJ. Shand at
tended che groom as best man.
A reception followed the wedding cere-
mony. after which Mr. and Mrs Keith
left for an extended trip West They
Will make their home in Worcester,
Mass.
The marriage of Miss Bessie y. Smith
and Eugene j. Buck took place yester-
day morning at St Patrlcl's Church in
the presence OF n small company OF
relatives. the Rev. ID. J. Stafford. D.
D., the rector Of the church. officiating
The bride wore stylish gown OF dark
blue crepe de chine with blue hat and
Mrs. Buck Will pass the summer at
Atlantic City.
At st. Paurs Catholic Church. yes
tcrday morning, the Rev. Father Mac
lun celebrated with nuptial mass the
Inarria~e of Miss Grace WOODBURY. the
only daughter OF the Hon. William
WOodburn, of Nevada, and William
Henry Bymes. of New Orleans. Il
graduate of Georgetown University.
The bride was given away b. her
brother, William WOODBURY.. jr.. Of
Washington, and the groom had as best
man Harry Is. Bentley, also of this
city.
The bride wore dark blue silk trav-
cling gown, with hat to match. a white
prayer book took the place OF the con-
veuJOnal bouquet Her only attendant
was Miss Jane Endrcs, of this city
who wore "a gown of dark blue wolfe
with hu. and gloves of similar shade.
The bridegroom, who is the son Of
Colonel ByTnes, OF New Orleans. Is
well known in Washington. having com
pieted his COLLEGIATE course at GEORGE
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

The engagement Of Miss Marie Belle
Lawrence, Of this city. TO Frank J.
Howard. OF New York city, Is an
nounced The wedding will take place
the latter part of July.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

The Haitian minister. Mr.. Leger, &C
companied by his family Will leave
Washington Monday for Deer Park.
where they VIII remain until September
At that time the minister will return
to Washington, while Mime. Leger and
their son viii go abroad for the au-
tumn.
The Washington times., 1904-06-09

An actor has been arrested charged
with larceny. 1t was bound to come.
There is said to be a serious air about
the St Louis Fair, probably due to the
gravity of its economic problems
Bourke Cochran came to Washington
and got away again without saying a
word. Perhaps he is a Democratic
Presidential candidate. too.
General Tyner's counsel says that his
client looks to the President for his
final vindication. No one with a just
cause looks long in that direction in
vain.
Representative Hit Of Illinois was
at the White House yesterday. but his
record as the only man willing to run
for Vice President on the Republican
ticket is still unbrOken.
Senator Daniel of Virginia says he
wants no Presidential Endorsements A
mOdernized version Of the drama of the
lions den with himself as star has no
charms for the Virginian.
A Washington man was discovered
up tree in Louisa county. Va
Louisa without the county has been
known TO do as much for Washington
men right here at home.
Those mOralists who are considering
what Pennsylvania would have been
like but Cor Quay are respectfully asked
10 figure out what Quay would have
been without Pennsylvania
H. c. Prick, the steel king. mentions
the United States Attorney General as
Quay's successor in the Senate When
the antitrust hammers find it out. he
viii know why they called him Knox
1t is unfortunate. but true. that the
candidate who stands firmly on his
platform with both feet before the cleo
ton may, after the election. trample on
it with both feet just as 1erventIy.
1t is all very well 10 talk about wire
less teIegraphy. but the war CORE
spondents in the East have come to the
conclusion that in order to be good
reporter Of the plans Of the japanese
army one would need to be a mind
reader.
y al~tDuNeHNeQ new Ork man OBJ
jects to bronze statue in one Of the
buildings there because it has an over
coat on and looks hot in this weather.
lie could not possibly find any fault
with the attire of George Washington,
up at the Capitol.
A rich woman invested 5000 the other
day in machine by which things could
be cooked without fire The city gov
eminent of Washington has invested
more than that You can fry an egg
on the sidewalk in some Of these places
where there are no shade trees.
These competitive drills Of the school
boys show that Washington has as fine
a looking set Of youngsters as any city
in the country. It may be the uniforms.
IL may be the lads themselves. 1t may
be the combination Of boy and clothes.
Anyhow. the effect is superlatively salts
factory.
BY the vote OF it's trustees. Columbian