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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
ConsCienCes Too Tender.

A paragraph is going the rounds
stating that a missionary society of
Wisconsin declined a SIS 600 bequest
because the donor had met death
while attending a theatrical perform
ance- II this is true, the members of
the society were silly Their display
OF narrowness and ignorant bigotry is
depressing. If such 'holier than
thou" doctrine is part of their
creed, it is well that any sum likely
to spread it should have been divert
ed to a better purpose.
When President Lincoln received
his fatal hurt he was at a theater.
There were people then who, even
while they deplored the act, emerged
from their sanctimonious shells to
aver that death had been sent to him
as judgment for the wickedness OF
visiting play. There had been hope
that such prejudiees had been smotn-
cred by the pressure of intelligence
The conscience so tender that it i'm
oSiucS evil 10 q DdT 10 human Nappi-
ness and its caperings annoy its en-
yironment
Doubtless the maker of the bequest
had high purpose Doubtless the
society he elected TO assist was ever in
the pose of mendicant There is no
allegation that the money had not
been honestly acquired, but only the
insinuation that the possessor of it,
caught by the blast of fame that
swept the Iroquois, persisted in sin,
and that his wealth thus was ac-
cursed To pass this judgment was
not only mean in spirit and un-
Christian, but the stupidity of it was
grotesque.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
FATHER SPEARiNG DEAD
IN NEW YORK MONASTERY

The Rev. Father Hinch, pastor of St
Dominic's Church. went 10 New York
yesterday, TO attend the funeral OF the
Rev James B. Spearing, whose death
from tuberculosis occurred yesterday in
that city.
Father Spearing came to Washington
about three years ego just after his ordi-
nation into the Dominican Order anu
remained at ST. Dominic's Church until
last August, when he was transferred
TO the monastery in New York. He had
been i'll for a long time and his death
was only a matter Of a few months
Father Spearing was twenty-seven years
old.
The young priest had many friends
in Washington among the clergy ana
laity. and news Of his death has been
received with keen sorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Controlling Beef Products.

The experiments of DR.. Wiley seem
permanent result The Department
of Agriculture has dacreed that meat
treated with acids and other preserva-
tives shall be seized and destroyed.
But meat not treated with preserva-
tives will be apt TO need destroying
also, and so to proclaim itself that
the search after it will not be made
by chemists, but by the humber Off
cial that looks after garbage.
If packers are using deleterious
agencies, it must be in accordance
with that poor Judgment that would
kill the goose laying the golden eggs.
Ii may not be from unselfish motives,
but purely from commercial, that the
dealer hopes to keep his customer
alive The patronage of the man
turned to dyspeptic or corpse by a
diet of drugs could not be catered to
with any hope of profit.
OF course, the adopting of regula-
lions is matter of necessity in some
instances, and yet provision might
easily be so broad as TO include the
innocent with the guilty. That the
packer Of meat who is willing to pre-
pare his wares in a manner harmful
&c consumers is an exception, may be
taken for granted. He can operate
only in the hope that his goods may
slip through the ordinary courses of
barter without their popularity being
detected. By the search for this
derelict, his honorable rival may be
subjected to inconvenience and loss
By an oyerzeal of the agent of re-
form, meats might be condemned
without due reason 1t might be that
corruption would have similar out
come.
The protection of the public is inn
portant; more important, doubtless,
than protection of the caterers to pub
lie needs, and yet the latter are emit
tied to consideration, and the indus
trial side of the situation must be
kept in view An enthusiasm that
would paralyze any branch of traffic
and handicraft should be permitted to
express itself only within bounds.
People in this country who can buy
beef are reasonably sure even now OF
getting an article that Will not poison
them. Far greater is their worriment
over the price exacted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Politeness Pays.

Suddenly the man fell. He was a dig
nified person. but as he reached a sieety
corner his feet. set down with precision.
failed To stay set They flew so high.
and the result was so abrupt that as
the man hit the walk in sitting posture
observers expected to see spine pro-
trude from the top of his hat
TWO youths had seen the episode One
was bad youth, and unwise He
laughed. The other ~u1 good youth.
who knew a thing or two He FASTENED
TO pick up the fallen man.
Thank you" said the man II am a
chiidless millionaire, looking for an heir
You're H. Meantime take this roll and
blow yourself. Only one condition is
attached. Don't spend cent on that
laughing jackass who Is with you
Handing over a $4,000 bundle, and
giving his hotel address, the man went
his way.
The moral of this is so obvious that
the reader unable TO discern il isn't
worth bolhering abeur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
FIVE HUNDRED INDIANS
ARE TO BE EXHUhEO

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Dec 2s--More
than 500 bodies OF Wyandotte Indians
are TO be exhunled in Huron Cemetery.
enc of the oldest Indian burying grounds
IN Kansas, located in the center OF the
business district Of Kansas City. and
are to be reinterred in cemeteries in
Kansas and the Indian Territory
The old burying ground. containing
two acres. Will be sold as a site for q
business block. IL is valued at more
than SI6G, 600
The sale OF Huron Cemetery was
finally determined upon at meeting
of Wyandotte Indians. the land has
been held in trust by the United States
Government since 1853
Five hundred Indians will return TO
their old hunting grounds here to super
wise TIE exhunaing of the bodies of their
ancestors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
HEAR SERMON ON "GOD"

The subject of the sermon yesterday in
two Christian Science Churches was
God An interesting and profitable
discourse was read
II explained the nature and character
OF the Father mind. the ever-present
love that meets\ every need, heals all
error. sickness and discord, and destroys
sin. And Christian Science is practI-
cal eIucidation of Him. being His law.
The law of the spirit OF life In Christ
Jesus that makes us free from the law
OF sin and death, as Paul says In the
evening the children of both churches
united In Christmas exercises at First
Church, which were largely attended
and enjoyed by the parents and friends.
The Christian Science methods of teach
ing practical goodness to the children
were htrikingly exemplthed in a pleasing
and profitable manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
GRAVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
FOR GENERAL DANA'S WIDOW

Funeral services for Mrs n. T. j.
Dana will take place from her late resi-
dence 1S0i Wyoming Avenue. at IL
o. clock, tomorrow morning. The services
will be conducted by the Rev Herbert
Scott Smith, of St Margaret Church.
Mrs. Dana 5 death occurred Saturday
morning. after a lingering Illness
Mrs. Dana was the wife of Gen. N j..
T. Dana and before her marriage was
Miss Sue Lewis Sanford. daughter Of
the late Mai. Alfred Sanford, of Ken
lucky She was married to General
Dana in 1914.
She is survived by grandson. Alfred
Dana and Il granddaughter. Miss Wini-
fred Dana
After The funeral services tomorrow,
the remains win be taken to Ports
mouth y. H., the former home of Gen
erai Dana. for interment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Hundred Pairs Engaged
In Three City Blocks
Remarkable Work of Cupid in New York's
New Lovers Lane'--Seven Betrothals
Reported in One Day

NEW YORK, Dee. 2e-Since Septem-
Der 100 engagements have been an
nomced of young couples living in 117th
Street, between Madison and Lenox
Avenues. They call it Cupid Street
now.
Seven announcements were made yes
terday, and ii is reported that as many
more will be made during the remainder
of the week.
For months all Harlem has been talk
ing of the pre-eminence of Nth Street
as a Cupid garden. Among the en-
gagements recently announced are
these:
Miss Rose Altman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Altman, OF % East
Nth Street. 10 John Stein
Miss Birdie Lazarus, daughter Of Mr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

ASHLAND. KY, Dec. 26.-That the
Christmas holidays have their pathetic
as well as bright and joyful side, was
evidenced on the streets of Ashland Sat
urday.
An old man from the country came
to town to do some Christmas shopping.
accompanied by his son, 4 lad Of eight
The couple had not been long about the
city until the parent began to feel the
Seffects of numerous visits to number
of saloons, and could barely keep his
feet.
The child. whose cheap overalls left
a portion of his limbs exposed TO the
biting wind. became fatigaed and hun
CRY, and for hours followed the old man
around. crying piteously, and begging
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
CHiLD'S PLEA MELTS
THIS FATHERS HEART
Parent intoxicated His Money All Gone Bystanders Rush
TO Extend Kindly Aid.

his father to go to the Santa Claus
store. and there get the pretty things
for little, sister But it was too late.
All the money had been spent for
drink
Late in the afternoon the foriorn
couple Were assisted into the rafting
trap in which they drove &c the city n
the morning, and started for home with
out toys or money. or anything TO COM
fort and make glad. Before the pair
got out OF town. however. the incident
was made known 10 crowd of men
conyersing IN front of the American
National Bank. a purse of IS was
quickly made UP. and more usefo-
things for the other members of the
family Were purchased and placed In
the trap. Then the couple went on
their way happy, and one, at least,
wiser
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

and Mrs Samuel Lazarus. OF 1 West
1lIth Street TO Benjamin FinkeI
Miss LeOnora Block, daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs Tobias Block. of l6 West ilith
Street, TO Samuel J. Jacobs.
Miss Emma Steinert, of 81 West Nth
Street. to Frederick Denkert
Miss Kate Il. F'ainberg daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fei.aberg, of 10.
West 111th Street, TO Frederick Pier
mont.
Miss Lillian NJ Brandt. laughter %
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Brandt OF 49,
West 111th Street. to Frederick STAN.
The two last named brides liv., n al
joining houses. All o. The ..eddings viii
take place in the early SprIssg. ss..vela.
families with raarriagcstis1e daughters
are thinking OF moving 20 this ncw log-
ers' lane
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
BULGARIA SENDS CUT
NOTE TO THE POWERS

SOFIA. Dec. 2s.-Bulgaria has issued a
circular note to the powers expressing
the opinion that Turkey has shown her
inability TO maintain peace in Maeedo-
MA. ;:lstancing the recent serious afro
Cries committed there
1t is understood that this is Bulgaria's
first step in campaign to induce the
powers TO forcibiy interfere in Mace
donsa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
AN IMPRESSION Of
PRESIDENT CASTRO
Washington Man Describes
His Character.
THE MONKEY OF THE ANDES"
Gives Lavish Entertainments to Ritald
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Men and Ma
ton With Iron Rod.

EenezCeia's critical condition and the
threatened outbreak OF another revoiu-
ton in that turbulent country. has at
tracted renewed attention to President
castro-the dirninutiye monkey from
the Andes as ne has been called-wlao
holds SWAY there.
Castro is a man of opera poufJe meth
DDS The more that is learned about
him here the more he becomes a puzzle
10 Americans.
Washington Mans Impression,
Washington man who recently re-
turned from Venezuels, and who white
there had opportunities TO meet Castro,
thus describes him.
THE President of Venezuela is
small. slender, dark man. who would
not particularly impress you upon first
acquaintance except that he Is Gisfine-
lively aggressive He has little black
eyes that glitter and sparkle. AID show
a depth of emotional temperament
His forehead is high. made especially
so by Lack eff hair He has straight
features, but his mouth ana the lower
part of his face are completely covered
By 5ushy black beard
Curious Gesticulations.
president Castro talks in a quick
ierEy fashion Every sentence is accom-
panied by half dozen gestures that
are very amusing until YOU get USED to
them and then they rather hold yCu-
attention.
'-No one has ever questioned Cast-o's
personal bravery. But Ike many men
of lowly origin and impatient OF re-
straint. his tastes in time of peace have
become those OF a yoiuptuary-
He spends thousands Of dollars Ia
giving lavish entertainments ar the pal
zsH L
yerita bic paradise in the mountains at
an altitude of 42D0 feet. II is here that
the dictator OF Venezuela throws on at
tempt at restraint and engages in. the
widest sort Of reyeiFfes-
Perhaps Castro's most favored anuse-
menJ. is the dance Whenever possible
he attends a dance nightly
He IS lavish in his generosity to-
ward women. He is fond Of posing as q
gallant
Loves Brandy
Some of Castro's acquaintance say
that perhaps his most besetting sin IS
his fondness for brandy II is said he
drinks more than bottle day
He eats sparingly, and IS an early
riser. His favorfe form OF exercise is
to take drive every afternoon about
o'cioe,-
Castro rules his cabinet with a rod
Of iron Whenever any Of them object
to his policies he Immediately informs
them that their services are no longer
needed
South Americans look up 10 him with
terror. bat without respect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Mr.. Handley Their Guest.

Mr. and Mrs. L. ]. WoolIen, Of $40 V
Street northeast, gave Christmas din
ner In honor of their house guests
Lorin y. Handley, of Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary and Miss Elizabeth
Baldridge, of California.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs Gill
man y. Howe of Massachusetts
Thomas C Pursel and Miss Pursel of
indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith P Nell
son of Minnesota, Mrs. Eliza J. Harvey
of Oklahoma City, Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
w Woollen ans. Miss Mote of this city
Miss Baldridge and Mrs. Nelson enter
tanned with instrumental and vocal
music. Miss Mote presided at the punch
bowl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mr. and Mrs J. S. Tyree entertained
at delightful Christmas dinner a COM
pany of friends in honor of Mrs Tyree's
cousin, Miss Elaine Davis, of Santa
Rosa, Cal, who is making an extended
tour OF the States; Miss Edith Decker,
OF the grand opera trio, and her mother
Mrs. Danville Decker, also of Santa
Etsa. General and Mrs. Hatfield, of
Chicago. and Miss Ivon Dunn, of this
city, Were also present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Secretary Shaw was at his desk for
several hours this morning despite The
fact that the dsy@was a Government
holiday and all Of the employees OF The
Treasury Department at home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
VIII Entertain Cadets.

Miss Anita Poor will entertain a party
of the cadets at dinner tonight, among
them Adna Chaffee and his guests and
Captain Doe and Mr.. Hammond, who
are the guests of l.. Burnes Magruder
After the dinner Miss Magruder will
take the party TO the theater and later
TO supper at her house
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

George AIDE has an income of s.. 900 a
week. and a dyspepsia of about 1000
volts a second He feels that he doesn't
need both
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Bernhardt declares that certain wo-
man whom she names is the most beau
tiful in France. She couldn't get a fem
mime jury TO o. e. such verdict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Prof. A. Y. Pell, of st. Petersburg.
after a visit 10 this country. speaks dis
approyingly Of the American drug store.
Perhaps the clerk failed To properly in
terpret the professors wink
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Brig Gen. Francis Moore, United
states Army, and Mrs. Moore and Miss
Jessie Moore expect to leave early ir
the new year for Honolulu, when the
general VIII complete a tour of inspec-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Missouri's most valuable crop is laid
by the Industrious hen. and all the hen
gets out of il is a chance 70 cackle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Senator and Mrs Knox are spending
the Christmas holidays at their beauti-
ful country place at Valley Forge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
Points in Paragraphs.

The smoke ordinance does not embrace
the cigarette problem
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Russian successes are being reported,
also japanese successes. occurring at
the same places and times Everybody
must be satisfied
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Paris is talking of another world s
fair, but there are hopes that 1T Will
think better of it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

General Wood wants a different style
Of shoe for the soldier No soldier is at
his best when corned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Aside from being President, Mr.. Roos--
welt is a resident of Washington. d cir.
cumstance Of great municipal benefit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mrs. T. De Witt Talmadge and he,
daughter, Miss Collier, are spending th'
holidays in Pittsburg with friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

French captains who caused a wreck
and the loss of 104 lives have been fined
several francs apiece. That's a little
better than is done in this country. any
hOu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

London has dancing goose" Leads
the British 40. perhaps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mrs. and Mrs. Edgar L. Barclay, of
the Virginia apartments, were given a
delightful surprise party by their init
mate friends Saturday evening. The
first part of the evening was enjoyed
with dancing and music, after which
refreshments were served, the table
decorations being holly and immorteIles.
Mrs. E. l. Barclay, jr-, and Mrs. Clar-
ence Barclay assisted the hostess in
receiving her guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mr.: and Mrs Charles II. Rabbit will
be glad to see their friends informally
today from to 6. Mrs Babbitt does
and g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Senator Plat of New York says he
wants peace on earth If he only can
get the earth, he can arrange the peace
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

England is about TO annex the Friend
iy Isles. But will these remain friendly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mrs. Richard Townsend has returned
from Erie, Pa. where she was called
last week by the death of an aunt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
MUCH HARD WORK
FOR LIFE-SAV[RS
Don't Take to New Order
of Service.
1T WILL WEAR THEM OUT"
Regular Sleep Broken IntO-Keeper
and Cook Must Do Extra
Tricks"
'IT WILL WEAR THEM OUT.

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec as-The zr.,er
OF the. Treasury Department for the new
regulation of the time OF the lise-ssx-i.,<
crews is causing CONSERVATION among
the brave fellows along the New Jersey
coast
Arnong them II is the general opinion
that the order viii greatly hamper the
work. ebesiSes exacttng from the patrol
men service that VIII wear them ont and
render them unfit for duty.
The most serious defect in the neyv
reguia tons pointed out is that which
takes the Keeper of the station and puts
him III the signal tower for a fh~es-bo -
TICK on watch, the same as members
Of the crew
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

The secretary of the Netherlands le-
cation and Baroness Van TuyIi have
leased the residence OF Mrs. c. W. Rich
ardson, 1872 / Street, where they will
maintain a delightfully."- hospitabie home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Otto e Weoner, of 734 Sixth Street
northwest, wsis the fost at very en-
Joyable reception yesterday afternoon
given to his associates at the Southern
Railway Office Mrs. Weorner and her
sisters, the Misses Stern. charmingly
assisted In entertaining the twenty-five
guests and in making il Il very pleas
ant afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. William x Vanderbilt
will be the guests of Senator and Mrs.
Depew during the second week in Jan
uary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Mrs Abe King. of this city, has left
town for months visit to her rela-
tives in Paterson, y. j.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

Miss Hilda Louis. OF Baltimore. is
in the city spending the Christmas holi-
days with her sister. Mrs. Edward
kohner. 800 NJ Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26
THIS MARRIAGE
CAUSED SURPRISE

A case of giving their friends the slip
was exemplified Christmas Eve, when
A. j. Benton and Miss Margaret X
Hoeseh Were married by the Rev A s.
Johns In the presence of only The i'm
mediate rela tives of the bride
Their friends will forgive them and
ca,l on them for a piece OF wedding
cake when they are settled in their new
home at S37 F Street northeast, on and
after the New Year Their many
friends had not the slightest intimation
that the elimination of their friendship
was so near al hand.
The marriage was announced last
week of Julius Lay, formerly of this
city, but now consul general at Canton
China, to Miss Anna Howard of New
York. The ceremony. which was at
tended only by few near relatives.
took place December 10 Mr. Lay at
the time of his marriage had been a
widoWer several years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

House Parties and Family
Gatherings the Rule.
QUIET AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Dinners and Dancing In a Few Homes
for Entertainment of the
Cadets

As Sunday worship somewhat abb
-sorbed the gayeties Of Christmas Day,
there will be a festive air about all the
houses in the northwest today. and
many exchanges of visits between house
parties, but there are few really social
events, and none of them large ones,
either for this afternoon or evening.
Family dinners viii for the most OBJ
tain. with only few additional guests
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will
enjoy their genuine Christmas dinner
tonight, with the biggest turkey. hot
est ana biggest Christmas pudding, and
the merriest party. There viii be only
the family and two or three relatives
present, and r. H. NJ. Furgeson, the
Presidents friend, who is a mouse guest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-26

General and Mrs. Chaffee entertained
at dinner last night for their son, Adna
Chaffee, jr., who is here from West
Point, with some cadet friends Min
gled with the Christmas decorations.
which obtain everywhere in the CHAT
fees delightful home. We're national col
ors.
The young folks at dinner with Cen
eral and Mrs Chaffee were Theodore
Roosevelt, jr., Cadet Sturgeon. Cades
Wainwright, Cadet Riley. Cadet Hay
zen, Cadet Denwoody, Miss Poor. Miss
Magruder, and Miss Chanee
Secretary and Mrs. Metcalf have gone
to Annapolis TO spend the holidays with
their sor, Midshipman Victor N Met
calf