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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
PRACTICALLY NO MINING
DONE IN PORTO RICO
Natives Quarry Stone and Make Brick
for Home Consumption.

Mineral industries OF Porto Rico fur
nish the subject Of report just issued
by the Census Bureau. The pamphlet
is prepared by William +. willoughby.
treasurer OF Porto Rico. ana deals with
the classes OF minerals found on the
island, and with the production OF salt
and clay products.
The report sets forth that with the
exception OF the work at quarries and
brickyards. which were operated from
time to time In order to meet the de-
mands OF the island, there were practi-
cally no mining operations in Porto
Rico during the year covered by the
report. 1t is stated that the conditions
existing on the island made it impos-
sible to obtain reports on the schedules
designed for the canvass In continental
United States or 70 procure Information
necessary for a statistical presentation
The report deals largely with the min
ing laws. and with the names and To-
cation OF the different mining claims,
quarris.i. and mineral springs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
HOW WOMEN STUFFED
BAZLOT BOX Nv DENVER
Experience in Corqdo SOaOs That Equal Suffrage Does
Not Tend 10 HusbroUf Methods Of Campaigning

Miss Beswick seems 10 have been the
ringleader in this particular fraud She
and paid for the room at the
St. Nicholas and gave directions as 10
how the ballots should be fixed. Upon
entering the room the three-Iwo women
and one man-"closed the blinds. drew
the shades. bolted the door and lighted
the gas" Acting under Miss Beswick's
instructions they then took the package
containing the official ballots. and upon
two OF them Miss Beswick wrote the
word Republican" She also prepared
one for each Of the minor parties having
candidates upon the ticket. The re-
mainder were all filed in with the word
Democratic" Democrat" ''Democ-
racy," or other word Indicating that the
straight Democratic ticket was voted.
Mrs. Muhleman describes the efforts
which The three put forth to disguise
their handwriting in many different
styles. even going so far as to say that
she wrote two ballots with her left hand
in order to disguise the style. The bal
lots were then numbered and compared
with the polling and registration lists
which they had and fixed ready TO be
dumped altogether into the ballot box.
Mrs. Muhleman describes the manner In
which women .'repeaters' were pro-
cured, and mentions a number OF names,
| including a Miss Carson and a Mrs.
Pritchard, who agreed TO vote as early
ard as often as possible.
| Mrs. Muhleman in her affidavit then
/ details the plan which was outlined by
her eo-eonspirator. Miss Beswiek. to Gre
ate a fight and general riot at the poll
! ing place on the morning OF election in
order to drive the Republican watchers
and judges away and thus afford an OPP
portunity TO dump the fraudulent votes
into the ballot box.
In this precinct the vote for Shafroth
which was IA, was I'm excess OF the to-
/ tai registration of the precinct. This is
| only one instance OF many similar
| frauds, In many of which the women
were as deeply implicated as the men
The entire record in the case is inter
esting reading in connection with 2
study OF woman suffrage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
SECRETARY CORTELYOU
ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS

Because of the relation OF the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor to the
navigation and shipping interests OF the
country. Secretary Cortelyou has senS
a circular notice to all collectors Of
customs and other officials concerned,
embodying the Presidents proclamation
OF neutrality and the Revised Statutes
Of the United States relating to the
subject OF neutrality. for their informa-
ton and guidance during the war be-
tween Russia and Japan, and instruct
ing them to communicate with the de.
partment by telegraph in any case re-
ouiring orf1cial action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

Anent the convention of woman sui
fragists now in session in Washington
and the voluntary retirement Of the
Hon. John r. Shafroth from Congress.
because he became convinced that his
election had been procured by fraud.
there is an interesting story-a story
OF woman suffrage. or what woman
Suffrage will help to do.
Mr. Shafroths home is In Denver.
He was eight years in Congress, and
was serving his fifth term when ne re-
linquished title TO his seat yesterday IN
favor OF his Republican opponent, the
Hon. Robert w. Bonynge, who had en-
tered a contest On the ground of frauds.
Nh Shafroth is a Democrat, and an
honest and upright man. as even his po-
litical opponents concede, and did con-
cede before ne took the course he did
Yesterday. His election was contested
on the ground of fraud. At first Mr..
Shafroth did not believe there was just
cause for a contest. Yet he not only
courted the fullest inquiry, but made an
investigation himself
The result was that he became con-
WINGED beyond doubt that gross FRAUDS
had been committed entirely without
his knowledge or connivance. ana tha'
| he had bAen the beneficiary thereby. He
| therefore refused 20 longer hold title to
a seat in the House clouded by such IT.
Irregularities as were disclosed
Now. in Colorado the women have equal
suffrage with the men. and II Is salo
about one-third Of the votes cast In the
last Congressional election were cast py
/ women. The frauds complained or. AND
which are conceded by Mr.. Shafroth. oc
! Cured In the city Of Denver ana par
/ ticularly in two districts. known as
and II These frauds were committed
il has been shown, in order to carry the
Democratic ticket in the city, through
TO election. and Mr.. Shafroth. being
unon the ticket was a beneficiary. The
/ record discloses many interesting in
stances showing the manner in whlcf
the women repeated" marked fraudu
lent ballots, padded the polling and
registration lists. stuffed ballot boxes
and committed various other election
frauds.
Exhibit No. 81, submitted by the con-
testant, Mr.. Bonynge. is a fair sample
OF the manner in which the woman
suffragists committed frauds in the cleo
ton. This exhibit Is an affidavit made
by Mrs. Beatrice Muhleman, apparently
an ardent woman's rights advocate, ano
formerly a clerk in the Legislature. she
frankly admits the part which she ha'
in the frauds. and duplicates severa
other women.
In her affidavit Mrs. Muhleman tells
that l25 Of the official ballots belong
ing to precinct 1 OF district F wer'
procured and taken by herself. a Miss
Alma Beswick, and man named
Granger TO the St. Nicholas Hotel ant
prepared" According TO the affieavi
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Mrs. Boyd Her Guest.

Mrs. Emory W. Reisinger gave a small
tea yesterday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. George w. Boyd, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Reisinger wore handsome gown
Of white cloth and lace. Mrs. Boyd. who
will be remembered as Miss Noyes, one
of the attractive bellies Of Washington,
wore a becoming toilet of black lace
over white taffeta and a large corsage
bouquet of violets.
Mrs. lie Grand presided at the tea ia
BILE. which was daintily decorated with
white rOsebuds and mignonette, and
lighted with candelabra. capped with
green and silver shades.
Other women who assisted Mrs. Reis-
niger were Mrs. ID. Percy Hickling, Mrs.
Rapley. Mrs. Murphy. Miss Jean Stone.
and Mrs Warner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Pollock-wells Wedding.

The marriage Of Miss Mabel jean
nette. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Z. Wells, OF Concord Street.
Brookland. TO Don Symmes Pollock will
take place at s O'Clock on Wednesday
evening, at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Tenth and Frankfort Streets.
Brookland. The Rev. James II. Hyatt
Will read the service. The brides sis
ter. Miss Clarice z. Wells, will be maid
OF honor, and Horsce Dulin viii serve
as best man
The bridesmaids viii include Miss
Annie Long. Miss E.sna Merrilat, Miss
Bessie Maxwell, and Miss NJ. Bessye
Gheen. The ushers win De Russell Hal
Carlin. Harry Ong. Woodford Sargent
and Arthur Sargent
A reception will follow the ceremony
at the home Of the brides parents from
3 till II O'Clock. after which the bride
and groom will leave town for New
York city on their wedding trip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
GERMAN EMBASSY
BRILLIANT SCENE
Sternburg Greets Social and
Official Friends.
MRS. BOYD Is ENTERTAINED
Miss Ridgely Gives Prettily Appoint
ed Tea to Her London
House Guests.
MRS. BOYD is ENTERTAINED

The German ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg gave a large reception
at the embassy yesterday afternoon
from 4 to s O'Clock Roses and lilacs
decorated the drawing rooms and ball
room, in which latter place the ambas-
sador and his wife received their guests
The baroness wore a white satin gown
deliberately trimmed with lace. Her sis
ter. Miss Langham. who assisted in re-
eeiving. wore a clinging frock OF white
liberty silk and lace
The 500 or more guests included the
members OF the Cabinet Diplomatic
Corps, justices or the Supreme Court
and the army and navy contingent. resi-
dent society in general completing the
gathering.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

and concluded his speech with 'he>e
words:
And would like it to be thoroughly un-
derstood by YOU that sometimes much injustice
may be done by jacks in Office, and would
earnestly beg OF you TO exert all your infu-
ence to allay the feeling OF panic which at
present exists among the officials Of your great
ci,y-
1t will be observed that Sir Henry
Irving was canny enough not to say
anything of this sort until Saturday
hight. or his audiences might have
been even smaller. for Chicago people
20 not like that kind OF thing. Those
who saw Irving While he was Iii this
city may see some reason for the I'M
satisfactory financial results of his
Chicago engagement IN the amazing
J " bad company which supported him,
and which nothing less than the ar
tistic genius Of the star could have
made endurable. They may, more
over, fail TO see the artistic value OF
the "spot light" which Is not IN the
least beautiful even as a stage prop
ertv. while the Chicago authorities
were quite within their rights III Tor
/ bidding its use if they were not salts
fed that it was safe. At any rate.
| tor an eminent actor to lose his tenn
per and scold the audience III that
way is ridiculous enough.
1t is quite true that much injustice
is sometimes done by jacks in Office,
and Chicago knows that, perhaps
better than any other American city
at the present time. Mayor Harri-
sen and his coadjutors are, however,
acting less like jacks now than they
have been at any time since they took
Office, so far as tie theaters are con-
cerGed. According to ali appear
anees. they are doing their best to
make fireproof thcaters fireproof, and
have building ordinances and safety
ordinances that viii be something be
sides an ornament to the statntt
books. If that Is being jack ia Of
fee, it would be a good thing il
America had more jacks.
The chances are, of course, that Sil
Henry Irving heard only one side OF
1.-THE side of the men interested
in hindering aud halnpering the city
licials IN theic good and conscience
stricken work If he had asked tbC
man in the street he could have
learned more about the Iroquois dis
aster than he seems to know, judging
from his speech, IN which he says tina
the disaster might have happened il
church or a railway station
Churches and railway stations do no
have inhammable scenery, gas tanks
end crowded second galleries; neithe
do they, as a rule, fasten their QUITE
doors with padlocked iron bars. /
Sir Henry Irving did not know thes
things it only shows that he did no
read any of the papers or take ar.
, pains TO find out the facts In the case
A good many people will say that i
5 he has allowed himself to be mad
, thus a eat's-paw by interested per
/ sons, who were willing to use hi
name and reputation in this way, b
2 mast be getting into his dotage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
ITVinQ's Bad Taste.
The English Actor Incensed at Theater
Restrictions in Chicago.

On the last night of his Chicago en-
gagement, Sir Henry Irving gave n
proof that an eminent artist can
sometimes be guilty of very bad taste
and uncommon foohshness as well.
The authorities forbade his using the
spot light, which is so prominent a
feature of his performance of "The
Bells" and II is also said that his au-
diences were smaller than he expected.
1hereupon he took occasion IN cur
tain speech to rate the audience on
what he calls the panie-stricken eondi-
ton of the authorities Of Chicago,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Miss Ridgely's Tea.

Miss Ridgely gave q prettily appoint
ed tea yesterday afternoon to meet her
house guests MIR. and Mrs. O'Shaugh-
messy. Of London; Miss Williams. of
Chicago, and Miss Earle. OF Philadel-
phia.
This evening Mr.. Ridgely viii give
a dance at Rauschers s, in honor of his
daughter TO which the young element Of
society has been invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
An Unexplained Point.
Possible Enterprise of Russian Soldiers
Reported by a New York Paper.

RcPOAtcu ny No" A"AA PSA-
The New York World publishes
a piece Of news which may be classed
among the important if true" state
mehts which are always more or less
frequent in time Of war. 1t is to the
effect that several hundred japanese
who effected landing near Taiier
wan were simultaneously" attacked
and sabered by Cossacks.
The question now before the court
is: How could Russian cavalry,
armed with sabers, get near enough to
a japanese infantry armed with mod
ern rifles, to do any damage whichever,
much less "saber'' them7 The Cos
sack is a good fighter, but if he has
succeeded in any such undertaking he
must wear some sort Of bullet-proot
armor, and the chances are all against
Russia's having provided her men
with so modern an invention as that
Moreover, it isehardlv conceivable
that japanese troops should have
been landed without the protection OF
the guns of the ship from which they
came, and at the approach Of any
body Of cavalry a few shells fror
these guns would blow the cavalry
sky-high.
This little point really ought TO b'
explained. We want more particu
lars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
COMMISSIONERS FAVOR
FREE LECTURE BILL

The District Commissioners today
adorted as their report TO Congress on
the matter the recommendation OF the
Board or Education that the bill pro-
viding 5000 for giving free lectures TO
the people OF the District be enacted, on
the condition that the appropriation, n
made, will not interfere with the esu-
mates previously submitted By the
board to Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
A LIMIT TO THE DIVISION.

During a recent session Of the House
of Representatives Mr.. Grosvenor OF
Ohio arose in his place and intimated
that the gentleman who had the floor
was transgressing the limit OF debate
II thought ii was understood said
the offending member, that the gentle
man from Ohio divided his time with
me.
True" responded Mr.. Grosvenor,
grimly. but 1 did not divide eternity
with youi"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
LAST COT|LLON
FOR THE SEASON
Gorgeous Decorations for
the Assembly Ball.
MRS. WOOD RECEIVES GUESTS
Many Couples Participate in Dance Led
by George Howard-RecePtion
at Riggs House.

The bathrooms OF the New Willard
never presented a more attractive ap-
pearance than they did last evening
when the Assembly Ball. the closing
dance OF the season. took place. The
decorations in the large ballroom-or red
room. as it has come TO be called-were
most elaborate.
Tall palms and ferns were arranged
in graceful groups about the room.
forming the prettiest Of all screens
Southern smilax draped doors and win
dows. and red and pink roses. with
yellow jonquils, added another touch Of
color to the tropical beauty Of the scene
In the pink ballroom the decorations
were lighter in tone though scarcely
less effective. White and pink azaleas
were combined with feathery greens.
In the dining room on the main floor.
where supper was served from small
tables. spring flowers OF every variety
and hue adorned the tables.
Mrs. Wood Receives.
Mrs. Leonard Wood. who received the
guests at the north end Of the large
ballroom. was assisted by the board %
governors. among whom We're the Sec
rotary Of State Mr.. Hay: the minister
from Denmark Mr.. Brun; Gen. Wallace
F. Randolph. L. s. A: Gen Joseph r.
Sanger. Capt W. S Cowles, L. 8 y:
Thomas Nelson Page, William j.
Boardman. Charles c. Glover. Henry
May. Charles Hague, George HELEN.
John c. Poor. Charles Bispham. Walter
Y. R. Berry. and Edward McCauley
The cotillon, in which $50 couples
took part. began after supper and was
LED by George Howard. The favors we're
all OF flowers.
Among the 800 or more guests were the
members OF official, diplomatic, and ex-
elusive resident circles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
THE PRESIDENT SIGNS
TWO DISTRICT BILLS

President Roosevelt mas signed the
act 10 amend the law regulating the
height of buildings in the District.
He has also signed the measure to
name streets. avenues highways. and
reservations in the District. outside OF
the city Of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
CONTIGUOUS Recall
Invitations to Dinner

Owing TO the death OF Senator Hanna.
Secretary and Mrs. Cortelyou have re-
called the invitations for their Cabinet
dinner this evening.
Mrs. n NJ Parker. owing to absence
from the city. will not receive today.
Miss Nettie Louisa White. OF the Cairo
Will not receive today.
Mrs. w. NJ. Wallace. of Fort Myer
owing to pineSs will not receive today
Mrs. James Brock Perkins will not De
at home today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

MABEL KING BECOMES
A Won DACHENHAUSEN
Pretty Wedding Last Night in st. An
drew's Episcopal Church, Followed
by a Reception.

One OF the prettiest weddings of the
month took place last evening in St
Andrews Episcopal Church. when Miss
Mabel Belden King. second daughter Of
Prof Harry King. and Mrs. King, ana
Frederick Wilhelm Won DachenhaGsen
I'VE chanceI an1 sanctuary were dec
Grated with palms a single cluster OF
white tulips placed on the altar, being
the only floral decorations. The vested
choir. singing the Bridal Chorus, from
'.Lohengrin,~ met the bridal party at
the entrance 20 the church, ana escort
ed it TO the altar, where the groom
and his brother, Alexander Won Dachen-
hansen. who served as best man, await
ed them.
The bride entered with her father, and
was preceded by her two sisters. Mrs
Henry Warren Freeman and Mrs. Al
bert Combs Thorn. and the ushers
George Won Dachenhausen. Albert
Combs Thorn. Henry Warren Freeman
Jesse Thean. Ernest Hamilton. Hunter
Foster ana DR.. Sterling Ruffin.
The Brides Gown.
The bride, who is a handsome bru-
nette. wore superb gown of white satin
trimmed with point lace and incrusted
with pearls. The tulle veil, worn over
the face. was fastened high on the
head with a cluster Of real orange bios
SONS, and she carried a bouquet OF roses
and lilies of the valley.
The matrons Of honor. who were
dressed alike. wore frocks OF soft pink
silk and carried pink roses.
Reception Follows.
Following the church ceremony a
small reception was held at the home OF
the brides parents. I'm Yale Street. Mrs.
King. who received the guests with the
bride and groom, wore a gown of gray
and white silk with accessories Of lace
and pink velvet
Mir and Mrs. Won Dachenhausen left
town last evening for New York, whence
they will sail for Italy 10 spend several
months in travel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

There may be people inclined TO ad-
mire Machen because he is so smart
man as to have followed numerous
trades and professions at a compare
lively early age. But man who Is
too smart for the public is not good
for the public interests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

We are now told that the Yenesei
struck a mine accidentally and blew
herself up. What would have happened
20 Dewey's reputation II one Of his
ships had struck en- American mine 'ac-
cidentally" in that way?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

II cotton continues TO 20 higher per-
haps it will be possible To wear wool un-
dergarments as a measure Of economy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

II things go on in this way. Russia s
submarine feet will be the largest and
finest I'm the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Dance at Riggs House.

At the reception ana dance which
took place at the Riggs House last
evening 500 or more guests were enter
tanned. The reception. which began at
o'clock. took place in the large draw
ing room OF the hotel. Mrs. Bankhead.
wife Of Representative Bankhead. re-
ceived the guests. assisted by Mrs {.
r. Thomas, Mrs. Lot Thomas. Mrs j.
NJ. Gudger. Mrs. 3. s. Rodney. Mrs. f.
Y Webb. Mrs. r. T. Broussard Mrs
5. NJ Robertson. Mrs. J. NJ. Robinson.
Mrs. II A Houston. Mrs J. F. Lacy
Mrs. W. T. Zenor. and the Misses Rich
ardson, many OF whom have beer
guests at the Riggs House throughout
the season.
An orchestra furnished the mr.sic for
dancing. for which the large dining room
was used Supper was served in me re
ceptiOn rooms adjoining
A pleasant event of the evening will
be the Mardi Gras dance at the Shore
ham. which Mr. Devine VIII give in
honor OF the young guests Of the hotel.
Miss Shepherd Will be the hostess a.
a small tea this afternoon at her home.
1447 Massachusetts Avenue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

WILCOX. VINO Is SpeuulNS the week IN
Washington. at the New Willard. VIII
be glad to see her friends on Th-rs-
day afternoon and evening
Mrs Smith and Mrs Hamilton. wives
OF the Representatives from Michigan.
will receive this afternoon for the lase
time this season at 1912 Thirteenth
Street northwest.
Mrs. Swanson. wife Of Representative
Swanson. will be at home this afters
room for the last time this season. Sho
will have with her her sister, Mrs. Han,
OF Richmond Va
Mrs. Van Duzer. wife of Representa-
tive Van Duzer. will be at home today
for the last time this month
Mrs. y. f. Young will be at home to-
day for the last time this season. at 15lf
BY 51t't Mrs RS Fishburn. Mrs. r. II. Young,
wife OF DR.. Young; Mrs. r. E. Young.
and Miss Young
Mrs. William b. Green and Miss GreeS
Will be az home today. from . .
o clock. They viii be assisted by Miso
Malseed, OF Philadelphia.
The Misses Dougherty. OF Rhode Is-
land Avenue Will be al home today
Mrs. Robert NJ. Nevin win receive at
the Cochran today.
Mrs E. w Martin and Mrs. Z. !.
Burkett Will receive at 1901 Fifteenth
Street this afternoon from TO O'Clock.
Mrs F. l.. Campbell and her daughter,
Mrs. Willard r. Buell., OF 1893 Howard
Avenue, viii be at home this afternoon
for the last time this season They VIII
be assisted by Mrs. Charles NesbiJ. Miss
| Winifred Roadway. and Miss Estella No
| Geagh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Miss Roosevelt Guest
Of French Ambassador

The French ambassador and Madame
Jusserand gave a dinner last evening
in honor OF Miss Roosevelt
Other young people invited TO meet
the daughter OF the President were the
Countess Marguerite Cassini. Miss Ma
garet Hitchcock. Miss Elizabeth Kea,l.
Miss Haughton. the Misses Horstmana,
Miss Alice Ward. Miss Josephine Board
man. Miss Morgan-Hill, Miss Townsend.
Representative Longworth. Mr.. DerinS.
OF the British embassy: Mr.. Gutowski.
OF the Russian embassy: Count HCyes
and Mr.. Rubido-Zichy, OF the Austrian
embassy; Mr.. du Vernols. OF the Ger
man embassy; the Prince Henri Do
Bearn and Vicomte de Chambrun. OF
the French embassy. Major McCawiey,
Mr. Probst OF the Swiss legation. and
Walter Berry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16

Korea is now taking boarders and
trying to make the best of IL