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The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Miss Patterson Storu.

Nan Patterson has told upon the
stand the story Of the tragedy in
which she was a central figure. The
public has maintained a steady in
terest IN this unfortunate young
woman, ana this viii be accumulated
by her taking Of the witness stand.
As TO the truth of the story tie
jury is sole Judge. All that the public
can know is that if the defendant
has given the facts The preliminary
testimony has been co!ored by per-
jury. The conditions Attending her
late meetings with the man who was
slain are all set forth in terms exact
ly contrary 10 those swora TO by other
witnesses.
But granting the absolute truth
of the girls own version, it is a sordid,
pitiful showing of weakness and de-
praEity. If accepted it must clear
her OF murder, but it cannot conceal
the fact that the life she led was con
trary TO all the written law and the
conventions that make social life. bas-
sd upon the integrity of the family,
possibility. She belonged to the
great class of Grant and wanton
humanity, fitting about without pur-
pose. devo:1 OF principle, a useless,
disturbing, and dangerous social ele-
ment.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
SOCIETY AIDS
CHARITY SALES

The women managers Of The House
of the Good Shepherd VIII hold a sale
and tea at Rauscher's this afternoon,
having for sale q fine lot of infants
and children's clothing made by the
inmates OF the home IN addition to q
complete Iayette. there will be for sale
any number OF single pieces CT fine
work, and also some one to take orders
for future delivery
Mrs. White wife Of Justice White, OF
the Supreme Court, IS chairman OF this
entertainment, n which she VIII have
the assistance of the Baroness Mayor
des Planches. Nine. JussCrdnd, the
Martinez, Nine Perez, daughter OF
the Mexican ambassador, Mrs. Mchen-
ma. Mrs Sheridan, Miss Jane Riggs, TIE
Misses Patten, Mrs. James f Barbour,
Mrs. George G. Reid, Miss Sherman.
and other prominent women OF the
Catholic Church.
The Pennington Society held its an
nuaI sale and tea at Rauscherzs yesIer-
day afternoon, and q lot OF Christmas
toys, with other attractive wares. found
ready purchasers. The tearooT was In
charge OF Mrs Nathan Sargent, with
Mrs Lodge and Mrs. Arnold Hague TO
pour tea and chocolate
Mrs w w Rockhlil, Mrs A. T.
Bates. the Misses Sedgeley, MIS- Gar-
field. and Miss Hoyt were IN charge or
different weIl-stoeked booths a Hre
room dispensing gifts for a small return
of cash, while half a dozen young NO
men in white gowns and picture hats
sold flowers
Among the active assistants of the al
ternoon were Miss Marion GaIiaudet,
Miss Ely Miss Norris. MSS Sargent,
Miss Warren, Miss jean Walsh. Miss
Carlisle, and Mrs James T. Mitchell
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
COMPANY OFFICERS
GIVE A DANCE

The officers of Company H. Western
High School. gave delightful dance
Friday night to The company. Thirty
i've couples participated in the dancing.
The guests were received by Miss
westcott, principal of the Western, aud
Capt. Levin H Campbell The chaper-
ones were Ars. l. H Campbell. Miss
Reed, ard Miss Wallace. After refresh
ments we're served the party left with
q vote OF thanks TO the officers.
Among those present were Misses
Shaifer. Darling, Thompson, Cooper,
Aosher, Alexander. CumpSton, Knox.
wall; Captain Campbell; Lieutenants
Ward and Fitch; Sergeants Creecy,
BAH. Marye. Pierce Rittenhouse; Cor
porals Harrington. Bland, Finch. Nc
SWeen- Rtibey. and eX-Captain CIIEnp-
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
PAY OF DESERTERS
IS c0NFISckTED

Comptroller TraceWelI has decided
that the salary OF a deserter in the
navy cannot be drawn and used 10 set
lie his debts
This decision was rendered in the case
of David Henderson. who WAS formerly
q painter on Lle cruiser Cleveland.
Henderson left his vessel and appeared
on the streets Of London as = men6f-
cant Finally he appealed TO Captain
Stockton. naval attache 81 London. 10
helm him return TO his ship. Captain
Stockton referred the matter 70 the
American Society there ard promised
TO pay half the expense L. Henderson
failed 10 report for duty The sailor
was furnished with 1raasp ortation tc
Villafrance. where me Cleveland was
living. but he failed 10 report. and was
declared deserter. At the time of his
desertion there was due him the sum
Of $50 as wages
Captain. stockton wished TO refund the
American Society from this amount.
but the Comptroller held that the wages
due . deserter, according TO laI. went
to the Naval Hospital fund, and could
not be touched.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Fer Pure Food.

Probably there could be no law
devised that would appeal more
strongly 10 popular favor than one
STIMULATING that food must be pure
Food in this connection IS a broad
term, including what is eaten or
drunk or taken as medicine
The only fear is that the demand
viii be for seme measure so sweeping
that the effort viii result in no
enactment touching the matter. The
actual and deleterious fraud should
not only be stopped, but the perpe-
traitor severely punished. To send
out spurious drugs under counter
felt labels ought TO be rated as a
crime a1most heinous enough to be
called capital. Compromising whisky
out Of poison ought 70 be regarded
as an aau having all the color of homi-
eide. Clay should be forbidden in
candy, and cficory allowed in coffee
only when the consumer is aware of
its presence. 0leogargarine may be
clean aud wholesome. but neverthe-
less the maker of the article who
stamps it as butter is guilty of an
offense
IN tie preservation of meats, vege-
tables, and fruits, it is possible that
the use Of substances not in them
selves adapted to use as food, becomes
necessary. In many common articles
there may be found an actual toxic
agent, perhaps capable of deadly eff
feet, and yet under ordinary condi-
TONS harmless. Uncertain nuts and
seeds there is lprllssic acid, but the
nuts can be devoured with impGnity
Yet, we're these nuts an artificial
product, tie trace of prussie acid
would be sufficient to condemn
them. Fruits put up in country style
and with no preservative ingredient
added develop ptomaine, and suddenly
prove fatal The claim is made that
ia putting up fruit on a large scale
the use Of chemicals is exactly what
prevents ptomaines, and insures the
safetyo Of the consumer
Demonstration of the fact that de-
eaying meat is not only unpalatable
but injurious and possibly deadly, has
been made many times. Would ths
condition be>mproved by treatment
keeping the meat sweet, edible? This
is question for the chemists, and
people are not chemists. Even mem
bers of Congress are likely not te
be experts in this branch Of science.
The proposition before Congress is
how te prevent abuses, punish trans
gressiors, and at the same time not
impair worthy industries, or in ar
effort to remedy an evil, cause Others
perhaps worse It is not a small ques-
ton, nor one to be decided with haste
The country demands pure food, bui
determination of what constitutes
pure food seems important as a basi.
for action
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt
Statesman of IdeaIso
Charles Wagner Tells Paris Congregation
About Difficulties of Pulling in America.
People Drawn From All Nations.

PARIS, Dee 2o--The Rev. Charles
Wagner, author of THE Simple Life
preached on Sunday afternoon TO a.
large congregation at his chapel. IN the
Rue de L,Arquebusier The humble
flock was greatly interested IN the pas
tors estimate of President Roosevelt
He said:
Il found President Roosevelt a man of
lofty ideals ard Of simple but high pur-
pose AS President OF the United States
believe he is the greatest statesman
on earth today Our statesmen IN
France have no conception or the diff
cu1ties with which he has to contend.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
SPURIOUS DRUGS MENACE
LIVES Of ALL BUYERS
Eight Thousand Pharmacists are
Known TO be Dealing IN Adul-
terated Medicines.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-spurious drugs
and counterfeit proprietary medicines
for five years have menacei the health
and even the life ef these who p5ir-
chased from retail dealers, according 10
the Official admission OF Charles H
Avery, president OF the Chicago Retail
DRUGGISTS Association, and Thomas "
AYooler, secretary OF the National As
sociation. and evidence given before
United States Commissioner. Mason
The arrest of several men II Chicago
recently charged with sending aduIter-
atsd aristoi through the mails brought
the fight OF i've years TO q climax
Attorney Henry Morton for the drug
wholesale house declared that OF zeo95
druggists in the United States S.ea5 were
known 90 be buying adulteratsG drugs.
This brought about = meeting Of the
Druggists Association and radical
change oE trent.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
WILL ELECT OFFICERS

The District of Columbia Library AS
ISOLATION viii hold its last regular meet
ing OF the year. Wednesday evening.
December u. in the lecture room of the
public hbr, ry- Officers for the coming
year viii b.. elected
DR.. Ainsworta F. spoGord and DR..
Ernest C. Richardson viii be the prin-
cipaI speakers OF the evening The
former VIII speak on Some Observa-
tons in Spanish and The italian Ii
rsries, and The latter's topic VIII be
Travelling Students versus Travelling
Books
The public is cordially invited to at
tend tie meeting.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
CITIZENS COMMEND
RAILWAY EXTENSION
lexington Association Welcomes Project
of Traction Company to Lay
Tracks IN Northeast.

The North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association last aight passed
resolutions approving the extension of
the lines of the Capital Traction Com
pany IN its section of the city, and
to the new Union Station The resoIu-
tons are 10 be sent TO the appropriate
committees OF Congress-
This action was taken In accord with
favorable report made from the execu-
tive committee, 70 which the matter had
been referred. President William c.
t1zardinson, who presided at the meet
ing, sand there was a bill pending in
Congress, providing for the extension
Of the Capital Traction line on Seventh
and y Streets 10 Florida Avenue. thence
Eighth Street to q connection with the
hneS OF tie company in the Southeast
ern section. There is also TO be a branch
Inc on New jersey Avenue 20 the Union
Station.
me association also approved the bill.
now pending, increasing and classifying
the salaries OF privates OF the Metro
politan Police Force.
Wants Fire Alarm Lights
DR.. E--G- Thompson renewed his com
plant Of the absence Of red lights desig-
mating fire alarm boxes in the North
eastern section Of the city He said
that after nishtfaII It was almost inlpos-
sibie TO mi g fire alarm box IS they
Were situated in DARK corcers and IN
marked by any lights
A previous complaint ON the same sub
5eet had been made 20 the Commissions
ers but had produced 40 deflnite result
Their attention via b called To TIE
matter again
Complaint was made Of the great
quantities OF smoke which Eli the streets
in tke@-icinity OF the Eci1ingtcrl yard OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Tf
was said this nuisance will i.ste-e7se
witt the size OF the yards The mat
ter Yves refeTad 70 the connittee on
putlic health
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Here our leaders deal only with one
race. but in America the awgiyers meet
ir week men of more nations than are
met here in year. From all quarters
OF the globe these men go TO America
and become Americans. and IL is such
people, conflicting in their needs and de-
ssres. that Theodore Roosevelt is called
upon to govern, and FOR whom he must
suggest and enforce laws
His task, therefore. is more difficult
than the task of any ruler in Europe,
and the way in which he has acquitted
himself stamps him as the worlds
gTestest Statesman.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Points in Paragraphs.

New York surgeon snaJehed a
penknife from his pocket and hastily
performed a capital operation, without
a single antiseptic agency in sight. The
patient defied the teachings of germ
enthusiasts by prompt recovery.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The junior section of the Council OF
Jewish women held its monthly meet
ing Sunday afternoon in the yestTy
rooms of the Eighth Street Temple Two
interesting papers were read, one by
Miss Freda Lindheimer, and one by
Milton z. StraSbingeF.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
CREW OF SCHOONER
TAKEN OFF IN MiD0cEAN

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 2a-The Aus
trian steamer Lucia has arrived with
the crew of the British schooner Ste
wiacke. salt laden from Cadiz for Var
mouth, which sprang leak and was
abandoned geo miles south of St Mi
chaers. December =.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
A BAD FIX.

CIarence-Your valet went on a
stwike did he? Bless my soIlii I hope
YOU didn't accede to his demands
CIaude-Pon m life, l had to, old
chap. The cunning cyyeatuah thweat-
ened to leave me one morning when
was half eSSed--Brooklyn Life
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Senator Mitchell and Representative
Hermann of legon VIII have to throw
light on iand4 frauds, or possibly the
land frauds may throw light on them.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Dinners and Luncheons.

Vice President-elect and Mrs Fair
banks entertained the second Of their
series of dinner parties last night, hav-
ing among Their guests Senator Frye,
Senator and Mrs Depew. Sena tor ana
Mrs. Burrows, Senator Clark OF Wyo-
ming, General and Mrs Gillespie. Mr.
and Mrs WAYNE MacVeagh, Represen-
tatiye and Mrs. Sibley, Mr. and Mrs
A. II. Snow of Indiana, Mrs. Stanley
Mathews. and Miss Hitchcock.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

One of the most fashionable meeting
places for society this afternoon Will be
ST. Johns Parish Hall, where a tea and
sale VIII be in progress from 10
o'clock. for the benefit of the Working
Boy Home
Mrs Cromwell, Mrs. ReyDurn. and
Mrs. John Poor VIII de the Inequalities
of the tea table, While YiScountess de
Faramond. the Misses Hitchcock, Miss
Morton, who will have in her delightful
wake the usual large number OF young
officers from the army and navy; MISS
Oliver. the Misses Switzerland. anu u
large number of others will be in the
room
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Nor
ton and other members of the Cabinet
will Iend their presence There viii, as
usual, be number of diplomats there,
as they are always the most interested
patrons OF our charity shows
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Hauge, the former sec
rotary OF the legation of Norway and
sweden, have gone to Louisville, Ky,
TO spend a part OF the HOLIDAYS with
Mr. and Mrs j. Ross Todd. the parents
OF Mrs. Hauge Frederick JOY. the
young son of Mrs. Hauge, accompanied
them.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

According to a minister if the devil
appeared on Pennsylvania Avenue he
would wear a silk hat, frock coat. and
look like a gentleman. Why, we saw
an individual of this description on the
Avenue yesterday
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The Princeton gentleman who found
poison IN his chewing tobacco feels that
he narrowly escaped being plugged to
death.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
WILL CELEBRATE
THE WEDDING DAY
Justice and Mrs. Harlan
Married 48 Years.
VAN sVInDEREN's LICENSE
Social Gossip of the Day and Interest
ing Items About Prominent
People.
VAN sWINDERENs LICENSE

Justice and Mrs Harlan viii eeIe-
brate on Friday, December %, the for
ty-eighth anniversary Of their wedding.
They VIII receive their friends from 1
TO O'Clock All the Harlan elan, sons.
daughters, grandchildren, VIII be pres
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mrs. Felix Calm, OF Baltimore, is
spending a few days this week with
her sister, Mrs. Max WeyI, of r Street
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Miss Perie A Anderson, daughter or
Justice and Mrs. Thomas III. Anderson
entertained at luncheon today- having
as guests Miss Pauline Morton, MISS
Enid Shaw. Miss Calderon, Miss Eleanor
Morton HGyt. Miss Helen r. warren,
Nd;Se Ioansav Perkins Miss Leupp, Miss
Mar Remey, Miss Ciabaugh. Miss Pal
mer, Miss Cover. Miss Raymond, MISS
C'ranstone. daughter of the newly APP
rninted Methodist bishop. and Miss
YerkeS
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs
Loomis had as guests at dinner last
night the Russian ambassador. Count
Cassini; the French ambassador ana
Nine Jusserand, the Italian ambaSsa-
dor and Baroness Mayor des Planches'
Dewey. the Belgian minister and Bar
nneSS Montaleur-
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

1t seems that a Mormon revelation
from God Is liable to human veto.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The town Of connellsville. Pa. has
killed 500 dogs because of a suspicion
that one pup had rabies. The people
were not bitten, but they must have
something
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Trying TO make us think now that
Mrs. Chadwick only played second f1d-
die in the financial orchestra Anyhow,
if she had a sartner he must have been
IN the box Sffice
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Burke Roche sold a torpedo boat 10
Russia and is lodging a warrant. How
ever, the price he got enables him TO
dodge comfortably.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Steamboat men stiI seem to have a
yearnins for the pig iron brand of life
preserver.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

An Indiana merchant has gone bank
sc:s>t because he kissed a girl. The rest
of the feminine populaee must have got
jealous to make a boycott so effective.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mrs Harry Wiitgenstein, OF Baltimore,
arrived In town today to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs B. Solomon
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

It is good to note that the Supreme
Court has advanced the case of Benson,
of California. That man has Numbered
up the docket long enough 10 have be-
come tiresorre
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

For SO many Smiths to go into the
Mormon Church was rather OVERRIDING
the Smith business
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

During a fight a deaf man received
crack on the jaw that restored his
hearing. What do the peace conference
people think Of this?
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Young Dowie kept that deluded
heiress longer than anybody thought he
could.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Russians and Japanese continue each
to praise the va1or of the other while
keeping Il available as a target
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The regular whist crowd started witt
its first meeting at the home Of Mrs
Salvador Richards last night
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Miss Lilly ofner, OF Little Rock, Ark.
who is studying at the Gunton Insti-
tute this winter, win leave town Fra
day to spend the Christmas holidays IN
New York
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Three hundred millions as the cost OF
the Panama Canal sounds big, but when
TIE fact is considered that the accretions
OF the Rockefeller fortune could foot the
bill, the country need not shy at it,
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
STRENUOUS TINE
FOR SMART SET
Debut Dance Tonight st
Home of Mrs. Calf.
DINNERS AND A MUSICALE
Tea and Sale This Afternoon at st.
Johns Parish Hall for Work
ing Boys Home.

Society people vii be kept busy today,
and the younger element until the
short hours OF another day, as among
The events is the debut dance at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gaf in
honor of their daughter. Miss Zaidee
Calf
Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs Nor
ton viii be dinner hosts, as will also
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Wynae,
who give their first formal dinner
Mrs. Hodges gives z musical at the
Highlands this afternoon. and Mrs Re
becca Mott Ryan viii introduce her
daughter Miss Ethel Middleton Ryan, at
a tea.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The fact that misery loves company
is probably causing Senator Burton to
brighten up Bile
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Wedding in Baltimore.

Invitations out for the wedding of
Alexander Wolf of this city. 10 Miss
Marian Brylawslzi, of Baltimore Jan
uary 1, at o O'Clock at Lehmann'S Hail.
Baltimore, This wedding will be a bril-
liant affair. and a number of Washing
tonians will be present.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

According ID Chicago's new social
rules. man must be at least a genera
ton from the pIg-sticker
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Strange thing that a change from
America to Spain should be regarded as
a diplomatic promotion
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

j. p. Morgan owns the oldest piano in
the world, but he IS too considerable te
let anybody play on it
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mr. and Mrs. John p. Mclean have is
sued cards for a dance On Saturday, De
cember Il. when they will have co.
tillon.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

The. Rev Dr., Frank sewalI and Mrs.
SewalI viii not be at home this even
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Chicago,s- expurgated social list has
made a great hit with the author of it.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Miss Langharn. sIstet-in-law of the
German ambassador. VIII spend the win
ter With her uncle and aunt Mr.. and
MRS. Arthur Granville Langham, at
Louisville
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Lieut. Robert Sterrett. of the Ninth
Cavalry. is visiting friends in this city
during his leave OF absence from duty
at Fort Leavenworth.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

IN this prosperous city 1000 families
rely IN some measure upon charity A
city short on both prosperity and charity
rust be chilly spot for the INDECENT.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

here for Atlantic City at the end of the
week
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Wa- upon consumption is one in which
civilization declines to accept any truce
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. String. of Pittsburg. Pa.
who have been visiting their sister, Mrs
Joseph Abel. of Street, Will leave
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Madame des Portes de Ia Fosse. wife
OF the counselor of the French en-
bassy, has issued cards for an after
noon reception with dancing Saturday.
December "a, at her home, ia Connec-
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Col and Mrs Augustus Tyler have
arrived in Washington and opened
their house on Farragut Square
The Washington times., 1904-12-20
Gets Marriage License.

Following the custom Of all foreign-
ers, the Netherlands minister. Jonkheer
4, de -Marees Van Swinieren, procured
ms marriage license yesterday permit
dnS him 70 wed Miss Elizabeth Glover
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mrs. Dunn entertained a party Of
Young girls at luncheon today in com
plimcnt 80 her granddaughter, MISS
Elizabeth Dunn and Miss Hildreth
Dunn.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Mrs. Switzerland was hostess at a
small Iuncheo4 party today
The Misses Sutherland VIII entertain
Miss Edith Pulitzer. OF New York. who
arrives this evening.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

President Roosevelt had as guests at
luncheon Yesterday Baron Kaneko, first
secretary and Commander Takashita,
naval attache, of the Japanese legation.
The Washington times., 1904-12-20

Gen. and Mrs Frederick Dent Grant
viii come 10 Washington after the hoii-
days as the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. John
R. Mclean.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-16
PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE SAVANNAH BASEBALL
clubs official photographs are now OH
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making the finest cabinet photographs
in the city for So per dozen; we have
no old card stocks 10 work of: our
cards are OF the very finest quality
and strictly UP to to date, and we
guarantee satisfaction OH every order.
Moore's studio. l07 Broughton, west.
WE DO FINISHING FOR ANA
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films and plates here, where they are
sure OF proper developing; give us your
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print and deliver to you Tomorrow.
rain or shine; prices are most reason
able. Foltz, the photographer, iie Bull
street.