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The Tide Of immigration.

Some cheering Information is en-
bodied In the report Of Frank p.
Sargent. Commissioner OF Immigra-
tion. A feature is that the influx of
aliens for the year just past was made
up Of better class than the year pre-
ceding. The men and women seemed
10 be of q higher grade intellectually
and morally, and 90 have more money.
The last item is OF not merely sordid
importance. Ehe stranger from
abroad, landing here without prospect
or work and with no knowledge Of
the language is in grave danger OF
beggary or crime. At best he Joins
some seething colony, TO swell the
total OF It's poverty
! The restriction OF Chinese has so
,greatly reduced the number Of that
race in this country az 20 suggest a
wider application OF some of It's pro-
visions. There are other races as I'M
desirable on industrial grounds as the
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One Subject to Drop.

A recent editorial touching upon
the address of John Sharp Williams.
and its outlined policy of passive re-
sistance TO encroachment, perhaps
failed to touch one phase of the mat
ter.
In treating the so-called negro
question nothing is more essential
than a realization that there is no
such question. The suggestion natur-
ally follows of dropping the idea and
ceasing to whack at the ghost of a
dead notion. That the South has its
own problem to solve there will be no
denial, but it is purely as to ultimate
settlement of racial status. The
imagined question is as to possible
negro domination, and the thought
that somebody, somehow, has a plan
to force any section to submit to this.
The proposition is in every aspect
ridiculous. No community in this
broad land would submit to such
domination, nor would any comnun-
ity, free from consideration Of the
matter on its own behalf, urge such
a course upon 2 community across the
line.
The error of Mr.. Williams and
those for whom he speaks is a belief
that in fighting for their rights they
have the opposition of the North to
/ overcome. II is evident they have
failed to watch the trend of Northern
opinion. Whence the theory that per-
turbs them? They could not have
derived it from campaign speeches
or campaign literature. 1t is prob
able that here and there some en-
thusiast frothing at the mouth may
sputter indiseretions, but from no
source worthy of consideration
has there been evidence that in the
working out Of its own destiny the
South will not have the friendly in
terest, and, so far as possible, the CO.
| operation OF the whole country.
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Rights of Poverty.

The other night the police of New
York city arrested twenty-five men
for the offense Of being poor. To be
poor is annoying TO the individual,
but it annoys his environment as
we'll, and herein is the crime. That
poverty can be cured by the act Of
regarding ita victim as criminal is
Yet TO be demonstrated. Worthy men
have experienced the mischance of
hunger. Persons never guilty of a
dishonest act have felt the winds of
winter strike throug4 shabby coat.
Such people have even had the temer-
ity 10 seek work. ignoring the simpler
method of letting the police take them
IN
Anybody i'm any measure familiar
With New York knows that there are
thousands OF men there in abject
want OF course, a proportion OF
them are deliberate idlers. Others
are on the alert for a chance TO work
and dc not find the chance. Even the
weil-dressed, respectable looking citi-
zen who has 10 look for a position
viii meet with a rebuff at almost
every place al which he may call. He
viii not be civilly Informed that moth
ing is open. but viii encounter an at
mosphere exactly as hostile as though
he were begging a coin or a favor.
The men arrested had applied for
lodging in a municipal resort main
tanned for the accommodation OF
such unfOrtunates. The charge is
that they had applied for the third
time during a month, the privilege be-
ing limited 10 two nights. Perhaps
a theory exists that the homeless in
diyidual with a bed two nights ont
OF thirty can spend the other twenty
eight in a park but weather Condi-
lions initiate against this. The ex-
tremely poor man has no rights. Ii
he applies 20 charity for a bed. a
call is sent In for the police. II he is
caught shivering in a sheltered hall
way or an empty box, 10 jail with
him. If he boldly makes use of hotel
accommodations for which he cannot
pay, The law is ready 10 seize him.
There remains to poverty the right
70 jump into the river. unless this, be.
ing cold as the rest of the world
happens 20 be frozen.
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Revival of Business.

Economic writer's are giving an as
surance of revival of business. They
do rot hand this out as a prophecy,
but as a statement OF what has hap
pened already The information will,
OF course. be accepted, and yet it will
come to the majority Of people as a
surprise
There had been a lack of knowledge
as to the need of a revival. The peo-
pie thought they were doing very
we'll The farmers had been making
money. So had the railroads. So
had most of the manufacturing inter
ests. There had been some trouble
due TO strikes arising from local con-
ditions. 1t had not been of an alarm
ing nature except ia one State, where
il took on the aspect OF civil war.
Even there the wheels are moving
smoothly again.
The wildly speculative spirit that
took possession of Wall Street, and
created a sort of financial maelstrOm
was limited in area. 1t drew in some
Venturesome craft, but the disturb
ance was not extensive. Many people
who had believed they could get
something Tor nothing let go their
ready money 10 find out the mistake.
The number was comparatively small
The funds sacrificed, as a rule, had
not been withdrawn from the activi-
ties OF business. Perhaps the lesson
was worth all it cost.
Truly the country is prosperous
today. with a bright promise of be-
ing prosperous for an indefinite
period But people had held the opin-
ion that il was prosperous yesterday
the hurries being superficial and
brought about by a rashness that
could have had no other result.
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LITTLE TALKS
About
Next Sunday S Times.
w.
PRESIDENTS SOCIAL AIDES.

The White House functions. during
the coming winter, will be zlarshaled
by four young army and navy officers
who have been appointed to perform
these important social tasks because
of their attractive personality, coupled
with cool judgment and consum5uate
tact. In their selection a material
consideration has been the appearance
they make in full uniform. Next
Sundays Times will tell Of the enter
tainments for the success of which
they are personally responsible. There
will be brief. interesting sketches of
the rapid rise of these four young
military gentlemen whose talents
have carried them beyond the adj
vance to be expected in their brief
careers in their country's service.
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OLD OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY DENTAL SOCIETY
Dr.. Charles Diedel Acts as Toastmastsr
at the Banquet Following
Business Session.

The National Capital Dental Society
Of the District held its first annual
meeting at Loyal Legion Han. nS
Tenth Street northwest. Saturday even
ing. when the following named were all
Reelected to their respective offices for
the ensuing year:
President. Or. James A. Hunter; vice
president, DR.. William B. Daily; treas
urer DIT. Jesse 3. Shafhirt; recording
secretary. Dr. Starr Parsons; librarian
DR.. Chester Beatty: corresponding sec
Rotary, DR.. j. X. HALEY.
george Bdrrie, NJ. D., and DR.. Otto
Iensui' or New York, were made hon
ofary members q the society.
An interesting aud instructive clinic
was held, al which a paper was read
Dy Drs X ottolenguL Of New York, on
Root End Disease. It's Cause and
were conducted.
Case Of tuberculosis inferior maxiI-
/ larry, surgical procedure and exhibition
microscopic sections. by George Barrie
NJ. d, Patient and regulating appll-
ances after removal OF inferior maxil-
larry from wisdom tooth TO second mOlar
on opposite side OF mouth" BY DR..
William i. Heyseri Plastic Cgystal al
10y and specialues, by DR.. ]. w.
Ivory, Of Philadelphia; Method OF re-
placing broken facings," by DR.. Charles
a paper was also read by Mr.. strass-
. burger on BORNE.
which DR. Charles Diedel presided a.
POSTMASTER,
DR.. % OttOlengui. of New York, waA
the guest Of honor or the society.
THE following beside Dr. OtLOlensul,
we're present as guests Of the society:
DR.. j. W. Ivory. OF Philadelpniai Dr-
PANEL McFarlan DR.. r. A. Leighton
Dr. r. ]. Jones, DIT. Chester BakeI' W ~
W cs,,ftf, Tr I ID Kelley. lJr. W.
= Pairo Dr.. T.. NJ Rice. Dr.. -. Z.
Tarr. DR.. j. r. AlcChesney, d. John
NIadert. Dr. ". II. Hampton, and Dr'
Nichols. , ~ 7r,,,l,.,,
I2y,aur and DR. Charles Dtedel. VINO
+ constituted the committee Of arrange
ments. for the successful outcome u
the affair
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MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION
REFLECTS ALL DIRECTORS

At a meeting OF the Masonic Han As
ISOLATION Of the District Of Columbia
held last night. all the members of its
board OF directors were reelected for
another year.
The board IS as follows: Henry Ortiz
president: Phillip +. Larn,T. secretary
and treasurer, A. w Kelley, Warren H.
occult, and George Spransy
The annual statement Of receipts and
expenditure fer the year ended Noyem-
Der 30 last, was submitted. and showed
the balance on hand at line last report
10 have been ST.l53.40. amount received
from rents. Sl5.9ST.6s, and interest U.'
bank deposits, $50 49, The balance on
hand. after the payment Of various cur
rent expenses. was reported 10 be s.. $40.
-. The capital stock was stated at 3l0J.-
600 ana The liabilities ON outstanding
bonds al SS3.050.
a statement by A. ". Kelley and
George SpTansy, the finance commit
tee. was appended 20 the report. testify
ing % lis correctness.
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The University Bail.

\ students ball is always looked upon
as one Of the most delightful happen
ings in the lives Of the younger element
OF society That 10 be given under the
auspices Of the board OF lady managers OF
the George Washington University Hos
pital at the New Willard Wednesday
evening. as the first dancing affair for
charity OF the season, promises double
success.
The guests attending the ball will be
received by Mrs Chanee. Mrs. Henry
hirke Porter. wife Of Representative
Porter of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Oliver
Cromwell. Mrs. Charles Needham. Mrs.
Richardson. Mrs. Charles j. Bell. and
Mrs II. G. Yarrow.
The university has recently adopted
for its colOrs bun ard blue. taken from
tho uniforms worn by George Washing
ton. and these colOTs will mingle VITA
the floral decorations In the bail rooms.
Washington people generally are tax
ing much interest .n this affair. The
University Hospital is not only doing
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A STRENUOUS EARL.

Apparently membership in the house
OF lords does not prevent an English
man from being a thOrough-going
sport. One of that august body has
just purchased a large steam yacht on
which he intends to make a long
cruise of adventure. He will have
on board swift motor launches and
small sailing boats, and viii thorough
ly explore some remote and undevel-
Oped islands His enormous wealth
will permit him to secure the excite
ment he did not find in the Boer war
Next Sunday will bring out the story
OF his romantic career and tell Of his
valuable possessions and unique use
OF them.
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EXTEND THEATER RULES
TO ALL PUBLIC HALLS

The proposed amendment 10 the fire
regulations affecting theaters will be ex-
tended 10 apply TO all halls used for the
atT!cal entertainments. according 10 "a
suggestion made by Commissioner West
which has been approved by Commls-
siOuer Mcfarland
The same Independent water service
10 be required OF the theatcTs will be eX-
pected Ia any hall where a performance
involves the use OF "a stage with nova
bic oF shifting scenery and stage cur
tain.
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good work to humanity, but also SPLEEN
cid educational work for the students
The names OF the lady patTOnesses for
the ball include almost the entire roster
Of Washington society.
The Imperials gave an informal dance
on Thursday evening at the Carroll In
stitute Hail. II was a very enjoyable
affair, and the couples danced until a
late hour. William FelIheimier's or
chestra furnished the music.
Mrs. Max Fisher. of 1915 T Street, gave
tea this afternoon in honor OF her
guest. Miss Rosewood. Of Montgomery,
Ala. Among the guests were:
Miss Rae Hahn. Miss Miriam Prince.
Miss Maline WOog, Miss Helen Luchs.
Misses Laura and Nellie Behrend. Miss
Edna DryOOs. Miss Miriam NVitzenkorn.
Of POttstOwn. Pa
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THIS MY LIFE.

I strive To keep me i'm the sun:
: PICK uo quarrel with the years,
Nor with the futcs-n0t even the one
That holds th. shears.
take occasion by the hand;
IU not too nice 'tWiNt weed and
flower.
/ do not stay to understand;
/ take mine hour
The time Is short enough at best
l push right onward while ! may;
/ open 10 the winds my breast.
And walk the way
A kind heart grects me here and there:
hide from IL nv doubts and fears.
i tiudge. and say the path Is fair
Along the years
john Vance Cheney. in independent.
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ARGENTINE WOMEN STUDY
WITH GOODS AT CORNELL

ITHACA. Dec. 6-The Misses EIvira
and Ernestina Lopez, natives Of Argen-
tine Republic. have arrived at Cornell.
where they Eave been sent by their
government 10 study the system of CO.
education here. with "a view of estab-
fishing IL in their own universities.
From Cornell they viii go 10 Har-
yard. Both are members Of the Inter-
national Council for the Promotion OF
WOmen's Education.
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Mrs. Higginson,s Reception.

Mrs. HigginsOn. wife Of Rear Admiral
HigginsOn. COmman dant Of the navy
yard. began her Monday afternoon re-
ceptlous yesterday. when, IN spite OF the
Indictment weather she was greeted by
a number Of callers. chiefly from the
navy yard and its near neighbOT. the
mari ~ barracks
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Mrs. Moses Taylor Campbell, Of New
York. who was 10 have been the guest
of Mrs. oliver Cromwell. AZ her large
card party Saturday evening. but was
detained by sickness. has arrived in
Washington as the guest of Mr.. and
-.-rs. Cromwell
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Points in Paragraphs.

Mr.. Flint OF New York, travelling
about with a letter of credit for s85.-
100000, must be ambitious TO get into
the Mrs. Chadwick class.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

A Newark lad. for some offense. was
sentenced 10 a fine this to be paid at
the rate IF cents week. Perhaps all
would have gone well II the little chap
could have avoided the necessity OF
stealing the cents. Now that the police
have him again. the judge must be re-
garded as an accessory.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Warren J. Keller, Of Ohio. has sound
cd bugle note, but the bugle Is out
OF tune.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

MI. and Mrs. NJ. FelIheimer have re-
turned from their bridal trip and are
living at the Cairo. where they viii be
pleased 10 see their friends
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. A. +. Miller and son. of
Baltimore. were here this week. as the
guests Of Mrs Sol Meyer Of Massachu-
setts Avenue.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mr. and Mrs Henry Finkelstein have
removed from the Turkish legation and
are living I'm their apartments at the
Carlisle.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

1t is one of the strange requirements
OF custom that respect must be paid 20
a dead Senator even though ne could
rot command it while living.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs. John r. Mclean will give a
musical entertainment Thursday after
noon. Miss LOta Robinson, OF Balti-
more, Is now the guest Of Mrs. Mclean.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs George Maxwell Robson and
Miss Ethel Robson have opened their
house in y Street.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs. and Miss Karger. Of Cincinnati.
are here visiting Mr.. and Mrs Gus
KargeT, of Eighteenth Street
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Expert military writer's are criticising
japanese methods. but the japanese are
too busy holding what they take from
the Russians 10 notice Il.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Black. of New YORK, IS a bold sena
turial candidate if he has the courage 10
20 into the struggle handicapped by
OdclTs friendship
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Chopper have issued in
vitations 10 a large dinner party i'm
honor OF Justice Brown, Of the Supreme
Court and Mrs. Brown. whose marriage
took place during the past summer
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs. Switzerland has issued invita-
lions for q dinner in honor OF the Sec
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Charges are made that tile used ia
German public buildings comes from
factories ON the estates Of The Kaiser.
Is Mr. Littauer being utilized as "a
precedent?
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs. A. +. Bates will entertain a small
company al a musicale tomorrow after
Nom
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WILL PLAY BRIDGE
TO AID NEWSBOYS
Unique Entertainment in
Home o. c. j. Bell.
WAITING STUDENTS BALL
Will Be an Event Of Great Interest to
the Younger Element Of
Society.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Bell will open
their residence on Connecticut Avenue
this evening for a large bridge whist
tournament. for the benefit of the News
boys Home. Fully 600 OF the most
philanthropic as well as the most prOmi-
cent society people have promptly re-
sponded 10 the invitations and will play
tonight.
A number Of the smart set have taken
three and four tables and 6ued them
with their friends. This splendldly
thought out system leaves every person
who takes a table hostess Of her own
little card party. There viii be no pro-
gression.
Prominent business firms of the city
have responded, a large furniture dealer
with chairs and tables and other ueces-
saFy appurtenances along this line, while
several Of the most prominent jewelers.
OF the city have donated beautiful
prizes. Two OF the most prominent
caterers of the Capital have donated
without cost or stint. all OF the re-
freshments for the evening, and judg-
ing from the interest in the card party
everybody loves newsboy.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

SIE-day bicycle races are cruel tests
Of endurance. that toward the end de-
generate into mere exhibitions Of suf-
fcriug. Sucn cruelty TO animals would
not be permitted.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06
Miss Cannon at Home.

Miss Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker
OF the House arrived at her fathers
home IN Vermont Avenue last e,,ar,irs,
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The Young Ladies Guild, of the First
Baptist Church. Sixteenth and o Streets,
will hold a Christmas sale this after
noon and evening at the church, for
which they ask the patronage Of their
friends. Should today's weather prove
Indictment. the sale viii be held We'd
nesday.
An orchestra will play throughout the
afternoon and evening. The proceeds
Of the sale will be devoted to the Dis
trict missions.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

The reporter who accepted a bogus
check at least had inside information on
"a good story.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Some girls out la Indiana nearly kill
cd several associates in subiecting them
20 initiation rites. Depressing 10 read
such thing. People hate 10 think Of
the wins0mc school lassle as "a fool
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

This sleepless, indefatigabIe, and ever
busy Babylon and Bagdad of the
West is what the New York sun"
terms the metropolis in which II shines.
Babylon was particularly splendid in
spots wicked ali over, ana fell. Bag
dad was magnificent when Iaroun al
Raschid was caliph. and that was a long
time after Nebuchadnezzar furnished
bricks from the royal kilns 10 build its
walls. but wasn't very recent at that.
1t is occupied now by beggurs. thieves.
the relics OF decayed commerce. and
other even more distressing evidences
OF decay Really. New York IS not SO
bad. L has "a right to resent such a
slam.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Governor Beckham Of Kentucky still
wants Ex-Governor Taylor TO come bacs,.
lcarning after the unattainable is a
human trait.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Secretary Shaw does not seem 10 care
much about providing Fairgrounds for
Washington being too busy 10 play
much himself.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs. ii. Churchill Candee entertained
party or debutantes at luncheon to-
gay when her guests were Miss GWea-
dolyn Cummings. Misses Edith ana Alice
Miller. Miss Eleanor Morton Hoyt. Miss
Mary Switzerland. Miss Marian Stevens.
MISS hun, Miss Cotton Miss McCauIev
and Miss Walker Martinez.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Wonder what Mexico will do when
biaz Is no longer available 1or the
Presidency.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

A New York girl had a habit OF
stopping ladies with a request that they
help her pin mp "a torn skirt. Nobody
refused. As each performed The cour-
tesy the girl went through the purse of
the bencfactor. Her method was in
ecnious but naughty. and she viii be
sent 10 reform school. To give human
faith such Jolts as this Is worse than
merely impolite.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Couldn't Joe Letter be dragged into
This peace conference business some
hOW2
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

a Berlin judge has decided that poker
Is not game of chance The man who
rung In card deck on his honor must
be held responsible for this opinion.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Addicks OF Delaware has gwen Up
some gas stock, but it does not reI re-
sent shares In his Senatorial boom.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mrs Stewart. wife OF Senator Stewart
OF Nevada, has joined her husband I'm
.hls city. but viii not receive until after
the LIST OF January.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Congress feels that the weather clerk
did not owe it any such slap in the
face.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

The published pictures OF members Of
the House prove that Congress is no
beauty show.
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MRS. FAIRBANKS
GETS AN OVATION
With Mrs. Aiger She Sits
III Senate Gallery.
M. VAN SWINDEREN RETURaS
Interesting Gossip of the Day of Peo-
pie Prominent in Social
Life.

There is always something exhilarating
about the opening of Congress, no mat
ire how bad the weather treats the oc>
1as!on, and yesterday was not an eX-
DeptiOn to the rule
Many prominent women occupied con-
spicuous seats in both the House and
Senate galleries. Mrs. Fairbanks aSld
Mrs Russell A. Alger each occupied
seats in the reserved gallery OF the Sen
ate both greeting hundreds of their old
friends. in fact, Mrs. Fairbanks re-
Ceiyed quite an ovation.
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Somebody rises TO remark that the
Government of Washington is more eX-
pensiVe according 10 population than
that Of New York Well, the Wash
ington money isn't stolen ANYHOW.
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

Mr. and Mrs Robert Goelet, who were
the guests Of President and Mrs Roose-
Eeit al the White House over Sunday
IeIt Yesterday for their home in New
The Washington times., 1904-12-06

minister, who went 10 his own country
few weeks ago 10 make final arrange
ments for his marriage TO Miss Eliza
beth Glover on December q. returned
10 Washington yesterday. The arrange
ments for the wedding will be exceed
lngly simple. but nothing can detract
from the widespread interest taken in
the affair. Miss Glover will have no at
PENDANTS, but Baron MOncheuT, the Bel
Hlan minister, will serve as best man
10 the Netherlands minister The list OF
ushers viii embrace a number OF promi-
nent men.
Miss Glover and NJ Van Swinderen
are being much entertained by their
numerous friends.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Foster will en-
certain At dinner this evening. and
Thursday afternoon will entertain the
delegates and ladies accompanying them
to the Civil Service Convention, at a
reception.