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The Washington times., 1904-11-30
SALE
FOR FOUNDLINGS

The prominent Washington women
who have for years devoted themselves
10 an annual luncheon and sale for the
benefit Of the hospital for foundlings,
working under the name OF the Peircs
Guild, viii give their first luncheon of
the series tomorrow. and the two days
following they will devote themselves
TO serving the luncheon from y to ?
O'Clock, az the Masonic Temple. corner
+ and Ninth Streets, continuing the sale
of fancy and useful articles for those
days.
II is expected that their efforts this
year will be sufficiently rewarded by the
patronage of the public TO enable them
10 carry out long cherished purpose 10
add an extra ward to the Children's
Country Home Through their work OF
last year, the children's beds at tbs
Foundlings' Hospital were thoroughly
renovated during the summer and ten
new beds were bought. They provided
requisite clothing for the children. maid
other expenses and now have but little
over a hundred dollars left TO work
upon. The Cooperative Sewing Society
made many OF the garments for the
babies
INV asAiA "a EAaNAAA LtAAGiEH Is Timely as
just before Christmas those fond OF Civ
ing are constantly on the hunt for gifts
Inexpensive but tasteful and pretty. The
active women workers Of the Peirce
Guild are:
President, Mrs. W. II. Bayly; vice
presidents, Mrs. ]. c. Pennie, Mrs. J.
A. swopei secretary, Mrs. A. b. Browne;
treasurer. Mrs. ". H Hoeke; Mrs. I.
II. Anderson. Mrs. J. Y. Barross. Mrs.
5. K. Bond. Mrs. Alexander Britton.
Mrs. +. L. Browne Mrs. f. G. Berger.
Mrs. J. b. Church, Mrs. G. E. Emmons,
Mrs. S. /. Kimball, Mrs. J. ]. Lightfoot,
Mrs. +. ]. Mckee. Mrs. T. 2. Moran,
Mrs f. w. Pilling, Mrs. H. c. Stew
art, Mrs. II. A. Taylor. Mrs. Virginia
Thompson Mrs. J. NJ Green. Mrs. II.
A. Hall. Mrs. r. w. Haynes. Mrs.
W A. Jones Mrs. Victor Kaufman,
Mrs. r. 4. Wallace. Mrs. q. B. Welch.
Mrs Simon Wolf, Mrs. 3. \. WhitWell
The junior committee OF the News
boys Home has arranged for bridge
tournament on the evening Of Tues
day, December 8. at the residence OF
Mrs. Charles J. Bell 1897 Connections
Avenue. The tickets are sold by the
members OF the board at s. each; pur-
chasers having the privilege Of making
up their own table
Two prizes will be given Tor the first
and second highest individual score.
and a buffet supDer viii follow the game.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

morally certain. Perjury and bribery
are common factors in actions at law.
All men know this. and the thought
full among them deplore it, When
the tTansgTessoTs are caught they
should be punished without mercy,
for their crime not only is base, but
directed against the very foundation
of government New York has a
chance TO set The rest of the country
an example. reform some rogues. and
give others q warning.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Rich Literary Prize
Won by Insane Woman
Reward Is Trip Across the Atlantic Ocean,
But Her Keepers Will Not Let Her Go.
Solved Rebus and Wrote an Essay

ST. PAUL, Nov. 30.-Mary T. Janney
an inmate Of the State Hospital for
me Insane. has won a prize from under
The very noses of the literary lights Of
cultured old Boston. and has applied
to the State board OF control for per-
mission to enjoy her award in the form
of a trip To Europe.
But though her work. which Was for
a magazine published in Boston, seemed
&c demonstrate that she had plenty Of
brains. her mental balance is such as
will not permit the board to grant her
a rel ease so she may join party Of
Bostonians. other prize winners. in their
trip abroad
Trip or Cash.
The State board Of control members
admit the story Of the woman's prize
winning. The alternative the woman
has to the European trip is $3.50 in cash.
This the board win endeayor to see that
she gets. and also that the money II
taken care Of. The woman, though
mentally unbalanced, is bright along
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some lines has fne education. and is
"a good writer. She Won the prize
through the solving OF a rebas and the
writing Of a short prize essay on N
assigned subject.
The woman is allowed TO go about
the grounds OF the institution and oe-
cupies her time about as she pleases.
She accordingly does much reading and
writing OF Lengthy letters. Her pen
manship is much above the average.
Publishers Satisfied.
IN picking up various magazines and
papers taken at the institution she
came across the one in which was the
prize offered. 1t interested her and she
submitted her solution of the rebus
and manuscript I'm such good form that
the publishers never questioned the
mental ability Of the prize winner.
Since receiving word Of winning the
prize. she has thought and talked OF
little else. not caring much for the
money. but being very DESTROYS OF max
ing the trip across the Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Beale-Sims.

a pretty home wedding OF yesterday
was that Of Miss Edna Earle Sims.
daughter Of Representative Thetus "
Sims of Tennessee, to William Lewis
Beale, of Point Pleasant. W Va, which
occurred at the home of the bride s
parents 1888 Seventeenth Street. Only a
small party Of relatives and friends wit
messed the ceremony. at which the Rev
Forrest Prettyman. OF the Mount Pleas
ant Methodist Church. officiated
The bride, who Is young ana pretty
and exceedingly popular In the Southern
contingent IN Congress, wore a beauti-
ful gown OF white crepe de chine with
real lace about the bodice. and carried
q bouquet OF lilies OF the valley A
long tulle ven almost almost entirely
envelOped the girlish figure OF the bride.
Miss Elizabeth Virginia Sims. sister
Of the bride. was her only attendant
and wore a gown of white silk net over
a foundation Of SILK and carried pink
roses. James AdgeT Smith. OF Charles
ton, s. c.. served the bridegroom as best
man.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
The Alexandra Ferry.

The suspension of the ferry to
Alexandria is a matter of extreme i'm
portance to the people OF Two cities
Il has, in the first place, the erect OF
doubling the rate of freight if re-
course is had TO shipments by wagon
road. and more than doubling it If
the shipper transports his wares by
rail. A second effect is that it sus-
ponds the only real competition TO
which the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway is sub
iect. Finally, it ceases dividends,
generally OF 6 per cent or more. upon
500. 600 worth of stock. a part Of
which is held in Washington.
ManifestIy the renewal Of the serv-
ice is an urgent need. Il may be ac-
cOmplished by the officers of the
company which own the boat just
withdrawn from use. But if it is not
so aecomplished-beca that COM
pany has recently gone to the ex-
pense of building a new steamer only
TO lose it through fire. as it has al
ready lost two other boats-it is i'm
perative that a new company be or
ganized and a new service created.
Here is a fine opportunity for the
Washington Board of Trade and the
Business Mems Association. The
president of the former body sug-
gested some time ago that all Wash
ington join under its leadership in
order to avert "individualism" in ad-
vOcating District improvements. Let
the board now prove its right to that
leadership by meeting such a need as
this
Yet there is no ground to hope
that anything will be done by either
body. The answer will be that such
institutions do not exist to found
transportation companies; that the
wholesale trade between Washington
and Alexandria is largely in favor
of the smaller city; and that, after
all, Washington is not so much in
terested in that subject as in obtain
ing certain imperative necessities
from Congress.
The Times suggests that this atti-
tude may explain the comparative IN
producuveness of the two bodies in
dicated
Elsewhere, especially in England,
boards of trade and associations OF
business men occupy themselves in
building canals to the sea, construct
ing freight cranes TO facilitate the
loading and unloading at wharves,
and persuading reluctant capital of
the earnings to be found in invest
ments within their local fields.
If the wholesale trade is largely in
Alexandria's favor. what a reflection
is that very fact upon the enterprise
OF the associations which represent
Washington business meni This is
as much freight terminal as Alex
andria. Washington has the greater
number Of shippers and jObbers. Yet
the Board of Trade and Business
Mems Association stand still while
the shippers Of Baltimore enjoy i'm
pOrtant advantages in shipments to
markets within the field Of Wash
ington merchants, and a smaller city
becomes a point of supply for a
larger one.
In Washington We incline too much
TO speeches.
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The New England Anti-Imperlalist
League has dropped the New England Pc
Now. if 1t viii drop the rest Of the title.
disavow its principles, burn its minutes,
and adjourn sine die the past may Dc
forgiven.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

A Californian charged with the muir
der Of his family is accused also OF
being a bank rObber. AS the evidence
is clear in both cases, something is
likely 10 happen 20 that man.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Miss Hoyt Popular Bud.

Miss Eleanor Hoyt's debut tea yester-
day, with her charming mother as
hostess, was one Of the most enjoy
able presentations Of the season. Every
where were flowers of the daintest sort
10 attest the popularity of the bud Mrs.
Hoyt. who is the wife OF Solicitor
General Henry NJ. Hoyt received her
guests. TO the number Of several hum
dred, wearing a gown Of black lace over
white.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Points IN Paragraphs.

Many a statesman is TOW trying to
persuade his conscience that the accept
ance both Of a pass and mileage is all
right.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Mrs. Oliver Cromwell viii entertain
at a bridge party Saturday IN honor of
Mrs. Moses Taylor Campbell. Of sgew
York. Mr.. Cromwell. recently made
chairman of the racing committee OF
the New York Yacht Club, has gone TO
New York 10 attend the dinner to be
given By the club.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

II every Government officials ac-
counts were subjected to such analysis
as those OF Judge Swayne. there might
be- some very heightened gentlemen
much embarrassed
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
A POET ON THE LINKS.

Not mine the golf links where men go
To join IN sport exciting.
Give me, when wintry breezes blow,
The sausage links inviting.
WILLIAM Upton TALBOT.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Patterson trial must be begun again.
Hard luck Probably there VIII be diff
ficulty In getting another dozen men
sufficiently ignorant TO be acceptable.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

brated their silver wedding anniversary
Saturday evening. by receiving a num-
Der Of their friends
Mrs Audenreid has Issued invitations
for a luncheon Saturday 10 meet the
Misses Dunn, debutante daughters Of Bfr.
and Mrs. Lanier Dunn The Misses
Dunn have spent the past few years in
Europe, and upon arriving in this eoun-
try a few weeks ago went direct 70
their place at the Virginia Hot Springs.
where they ahye remained until recently.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Senator Hale intimates that when the
tariff needs revision he will let the eoun-
try know abouy Il.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Editor Pulitzer's son paid $1,000 FOR
violating the game laws OF Montana.
Mountain sheep at 500 a head may be
classed as luXuries.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Speaker Cannon seems inclined TO
draw the gavel on himself II anybody
happens to induce him 10 talk
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Chinese soldiers submitting to the cut
ting of their queues prove that China is
trying TO advance at a japanese gait
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

The Wasaingtonian who has made a
stir in Phi ephIa IS another who wins
fame by accomplishment Of the impos-
e{bfa
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

A woman in a red hat is said 10 be
robbing people. Possibly DESTROYS OF
paying for the hat.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Visiting Picture Gallery.

Society people and picture lovers OF
Washington are daily visitors 10 the
Veerhon Galleries where Henry Plymp-
ton Spaulding. the popular young wates
color artist, has an unusually fine col
lection of his work on exhibition. A
number of Mr. Spaulding's pictures. are
already owned by Washington people.
and during the sale OF his pictures which
lasts up 10 December 10. he is being con-
stantly enter, aimed.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Well, let American fishing fleets stay
IN their own waters If they don't like
the size Of Canadian fines.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Yellow fever has been banished from
Cuba by official ukase and 1t is hoped
Will respect the order.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

The gentleman who now trots out a
1903 Presidential boom viii wear IL to "A
fragile during the prellminaries.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

A fund Of $4,000 is being raised to save
New York gambler who killed another
Of his kind. Why not give him a re-
ward In addition 10 his liberty?
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

silk null with lace founees on the skirt
and a becoming arrangement of lace on
the bodice. She carried a large bouquet
Of orchids AID pink roses.
Mrs. HoytN assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Edward ,. White. wife OF the as
sociate justice of the Supreme Court;
Mrs. Philander Knox. wife Of the Sena-
tor from Pennsylvania; Mrs. Richard
Davenport, Mrs Fairfax Harrison, Mrs.
Pilghman. OF Philadelphia. and Miss
Hoyt. sister OF the Solicitor General
Among the young girls who were with
the exceedingly attractive debutante
were Miss Pauline Morton, Miss South
erland. Miss Alice Miller. Miss Schroed-
er. Miss Marian Stevens. Miss Della Bate
man, Miss Katherine Leupp. and Miss
Sallie Overshine
The Solicitor General and Mrs, Hoyt
viii give a large dinner Saturday even
ing in compliment to the debutante
friends of their daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Choate Kendall
gave a second very enjoyable dinner par
~ for young people followed by an in
formal dance. last evening at their home.
2144 California Avenue. in honor Of Miss
Florence Conrad, Mrs. KendalFs de-
butante daughter
The dinner company included Miss
Nathalie Lincoln. Miss Shepard. Miss
Alice Shepard Miss Louise Chase. Miss
Frances Sands. and Miss Marie Barnes.
Nathan Wyeth. Leslie Brennan. Mr.
Stuart. Mr.. Malone, Mr.. Whitley, bIr.
Holman, and Mr.. Clemens.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Miss Edith Wetmore IS in New York
as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs J. Wood
ward Haven, at their home in Park
Avenue
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

/ HurOpa,kiu is using an auto. If he
! would use 70 'H the fashion of many
New YOrksl, il would count more than
J "A battrTN.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

II must be gratifying to John Most TO
be under arrest again. A thoughtless
generation had nearly forgotten John.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Representative GrOsvenOr not only
says Il told you So but has the figures
10 prove that he did
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Admira. Dewey is not apt 20 decline a
position in advance of the proffer OF IT,
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Melba is like other singers. a chilly
box-office gives her a cold.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Governor Vardaman, OF Mississippi.
ought TO be trained To give a more sue
cessful imitation Of a gentleman.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
Mrs. RObinsOn's Dinner.

Mrs. Douglas Robinson WIN be hostess
at a dinner December 8 in connection
with the First Junior COtiiloH at Sher-
rvs. upon which night a nuTaber Of
other prominent hostesses entertain.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Mrs. Dunn Mckee, before marriage
the popular Texas Bates. daughter OF
General and Mrs. Alfred E. Bates. has
presented her parents with their first
grandchild and her husband with
son. The little stranger who appeared
at his grandparents IIJ1-4 Saturday viii
be called Elliott Bates Mchae Mr.
Mckee has been in Colorado for his
health. but is now on his way TO Wash
ingtOn.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Or. Thomas J. Mcconnell and family
have returned from a pleasant visit 70
friends in Richmond. Va
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Miss Hoyt. one Of the prettlest buds
Of the season. wore gown OF lowered
The Washington times., 1904-11-30
COUNT CASSINI
Ill At EMBASSY
Contracts Cold and l. Con-
tiaed TO Apartments,
HENGELMULLER IN NEW YORK
Italian Ambassador PostPones Trip to
Southwest Until Next Spring.
Other Social Gossip.

Count Cassini is confined TO the en-
oassy Dy cold. Countess Cassini is en-
tertaining Mile. Ne.ka de smirnoff,
daughter OF a former first secretary Of
the Russisn embassy.
The Austrian ambassador ard Baron
ess Hens elmuller leave Washington to-
day for New York. where they viii re-
main until Sunday evening.
baron Won Giskra, first secretary Of
the embassy, who has been seriously III
IN vienna, is now on the ocean, bound
lor new YORK. and expected TO reach
washington December 3. The Baroness
Won Hlskra VIII remain through the
winter In Europe. and is now with her
mother on the Island OF Jersey.
me ambassador and family viii sail
Tor Europe January II. for a six months
ieaYe OF absence.
Baron Mayor des Planches will post
pone MS trip TO The Southwest until
next spring. Official duties prevent his
departure before that time.
Ihe ambassador Is Interested IN i'm
proving the condition of Italian emf
grants IL this cou..tTy, and desires TO en-
courage them 10 move from cities in the
south. IN which they are crowded to-
gether. 10 agricultural districts He has
the cooperation Of the Commissioner
General Of immigration.
While the marriage Of Miss Letter and
Major Colin Campbell took place under
the greatest privacy possible YESTERDAY.
II was a matter OF greatest concern TO
society people generally. and a theme
of constant discussion in various circles
The bride is perhaps better known per
sonally than any Of the daughters Of
the Letter house, having spent much
more time in Washington Her gentle
care in helping others and her work
for the poor will make her loss sorelv
fell here. but her loyalty is such that
though divided from as by thousands
Of miles. she will probably continue her
good work.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Mrs. A. sigmund and Mrs. 5. c. Kauf-
man will be al home Thursdays, l7l3 U
Street northwest
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Miss Kathleen Clayton. daughter OF
the ambassador to Mexico. and sister
10 the Baroness MOncheur, wife Of the
Belgian minister, is making a short
visit to the Belgian legation in this
city
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Wells W. Cooke cele-
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

The engagement has been announced
in Richmond Of Miss Julia Crittenden
Harris. to John F. wilkins. Of this city.
The wedding. Which IS TO take place
Tuesday. December 8. viii be very quiet
and viii be witnessed only by the i'm
mediate families Of the bride and BRIDE
groom-elect The ceremony will take
place in the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
Harris. SIS West Franklin Street.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Hitchcock have as guests Mr. and Mrs.
Winston Churchill. Of New Hampshire.
The Washington times., 1904-11-30

Count Cassini is confined 10 the en-
bassy by cold. Countess Cassini is en-
tertalning Mile. Ne.ka de Smirnof1,
daughter OF former first secretary OF
the Russisn embassy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-20
Tho French, Clock.

Have you heard, perhaps. modern
FRENCH clock-clackety- clack, clackety-
click, push push-push? There are al
ways ornaments on the shelf where It
stands, and ornaments on the table.
and on the floor. 1t has gilt on its face
and jewels on Its hands. and it lives
very fast-sixty minutes to the hour
and twenty four hours to the day
hurried hours, breathless minutes,
crammed to the brim with excitement.
Clackety -clack, clackety-
click. push-push-push, quick-quick!
When find one in the chamber where
l am to sleep, always look carefully
about for some safe hole in which to
bestow 1t. If no other offers. my tray
cling bag will at least mutfie its siren
uous voice till the coming of the morn.
But alas, II the clock be small and
round and easily hidden from sight in
stray corners of the bag! Twice have
l borne away the timepiece offered for
my delectation. Twice has it fallen
to my lot to explain to an energetic
hostess my peculiar conduct. Now l
always put it under the mattress. If
l go away and forget it, am only re-
garded as little crazy, which is sure
~ better than rolling up reputation
for kleptomania.-The Atlantic.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-20
TO PROTECT THE PEARL.
r2nsplantation to Sheltered Spots Su:-
gested.

| rAnsplantation to sheltered Spots Su:"
gested.
Professor uerdman. who was sent to
,eylon by the Colonial Office of Great
Britain, to attempt solution ana una
remedy, if possible. for the years OIL
allure which occur SO frequently llt
he pearl fisheries. has recently pun
ished a report which Is most interest
ng. Not only during recent years. p"t
or many centuries previous. the lat
nd lean seasons have been tn" despair
f the collectors Of these Deautllul
ems. The task of investigation under
AIKEN by Professor Hcrdman and his
bic assistant. Mr.. 11ornell. vas no
icht. one. but, as the report SHOWS.
CONS to have been abundantly fruit
nj in scientific results and achieved
he pupnosc for which it was dis
PATCHED. 4 complete survey of the
whole sea bottom Of the pearl fisheries
,rea has now been made, partly by
sounding and dredging and partly by
he aid of divers, Mr.. I1o"nell himself
fescenling in European diving dress
t was found that fourishing beds are
,ften depleted by the ravases of boring
ypOnges, boring molluscs. startishcS, III:
ernal parasites and fishes, though
he destruction wrought by these is
slight compared to the wholesale de-
;truction caused by shifting sands due
o currents or churned up by the south
vest monsoon. One bed examined in
March, extending over an area of six
zen square miles was covered with
enormous quantities of oysters, mot
ess that about a hundred thousand
Million" In November of the same
year the spot was revisited. when this
vast host was found to have vanished.
.aaying been buried in the sand or
swept down the deep declivity outside
The bed
The loss from overcrowdinG is also
enormous. Professor Hcr'lman suS-
yests the simple eXpedient of trans
planting to sheltered spots affording
suitable conditions for growth and i'll
lection. Nature has often to be as
listed in the preparation of these
spots by the process known as "culch-
ng." scattering the floor of the bed
with rock and loose coral, to afford an
,horage for the hyssus Of the young
OYSTER. The havoc caused by starfish
IS shown from the fact that a bank eN-
amined in March, 1902. lodged crop
If oysters estimated at five and three
quarter millions: by March. 1903, they
had nearly gore.