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The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Married at West Point.

Quite the most important social event
AT West Point so far this fail was the
ma.TiaE- yegtcTday afternoon uf Miss
Gertrude Narford Mills, daughter OF
Gen. Albert u. Mills. L.. s A. and Mrs.
Mills, to Lieut.. Emit H. Laurson, OF the
Eleventh Cavalry.
The bride was attended by maid Of
honor. four bridesmaids, and two flower
girls. Miss Elsie Gordon, of West
Point the maid of honor. wore yellow
crepe DC chine, with "a picture hat of
yellow chiffon and plumes of the same
color. and carried white cnrg santhe-
NUNS. The bridesmaids. who We're the
Misses Henrietta Nandergrlft, OF Chi
caEI. Florence Braden Of Highland
fJIs, HcWictta White, or Albany. and
Alice SunWtn of Yunlkers wore gowns
of white chiIo- with girdles 0f yellow
ana carried yellow chrY santhemums-
Their large hats were of white chiffon.
with yellow plumes.
The Academy Chapel where the cere-
m0ny took place. was decorated in yell
low chrysauihcmums, the cavalry color,
iE honor Of the bridegroom, and with
da gH ard crossed SaBere. The Rev.
Robert Louis padder, uncle Of the bride,
and the Rev. HerbeTU Shipmau. chaplain
of West Point. oficiQted.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
ITALIAN DRAMATIC CLUB
GIVES ENTERTAINMENT
"Don Caesar de Bazan" Presented IN
Excellent Style by Cast Made
Up of Members.

One OF the most interesting entertain
ments ever given in Washington was
presented at the Masonic Temple lsst
night When the Italian Dramatic Club
made its first appearance.
The entertainment was given under the
auspices OF prominent Italians for the
purpose Of bringing their resident coun-
tEymen into closer social intercourse.
Every seat IN the big haI was filed and
the success Of the play. Don Caesar de
Bazan." and the dance which followed
was undoubtCd
In the cast were several unusually
clever performers. The play was giyeE
in Italian, and the chief successes OF the
evening were accredited TO Signor H.
Pier-Giavina in the role of Don Caesar
and Signora q. Balducci as Mariana.
Both played with the ease Of profess
siOuais. Others IN the cast who con
tTibuted largely 10 the success o. the
performance were SiEnor a. MessineO,.
SignOT c. AriOsti SignOT y. ZuccOni
SignOr f. Bargagni. and SignOr f.
Masu7ZO.
Ia the duel scene between Don Caesar
and the king an innovation was offered
10 the audience in a bout with fOils
without masks. Signor Pier-Giayina
and Sign0r Messineo, Don Caesar and
the king. respectively. are both fencing
masters. and the duel scene was splen-
didly executed It aroused enthusiastic
applause.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Stage and Church.

Frequent discussion arises as to the
relationship of stage and church. The
plain truth is that there is no such
relationship. save that in its moral
quest the church must embrace the
stage, along with all other human
groups.
In considering the stage as an in
sututiOn. for the purpose of magazine
debate, the best elements of il are
chosen and the commonplace and
base wholly ignored. In this manner
the stage is made to appear only as
an agency tor good. There are plays
as uplifting as a sermon. There are
players thoroughly good, inspired by
high ideals, and as fit to teach as is
the preacher; as worthy in all respects
as the people about them, in church
or out. Nobody denies that the stage
has given to the world examples of
sterling character. honor, uncOmpro-
missing virtue, and that ithas had and
still has its grand men and women.
All this is but a phase, a minor one,
of the entire situation. The stage. as
the populaee knows it, is. at the best.
amusing. The play it presents is the
essence of the trashiest novel: it's
situations are impossible. its setting
inartistic, its atmosphere often gross.
II of a musical sort it is trashy, and
the real attraction is not the melody
but the visible aspect of the chorus.
Lately chorus girls have been tell
ing Of their wrongs. Where there is
a single dramatic star. isolated in her
glory and perhaps above suspicion.
there are scores of these chorus girls.
They get small salaries, and yet they
dress more than well as a rule. The
gaudy and costly wraps they have are
not purchased out of these salaries.
Some of the girls, in asking the press
tc take up their cause, have openly
declared that none of their class can
keep an engagement and remain un-
sullied. II they resent the demands
made upon them they are discharged.
They assert frankly that they cannot
be good and self-respecting and hold
q place.
Here is a shameful Indictment. up
held by palpable evidence. Let the
good men and women of the stage
look about them and see if instead OF
trying 10 figure out some exalted
scheme Of lettering the world in gen
eral they cannot find within the
radius Of the limelight a rich field for
missionary work.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Genius and Hard Work.

Confident assertion that genius is
nothing bul the capacity and taste
for hare work. does not make the
statement true. Much as may be ac-
complished by diligent application.
the essential capacity is a gift.
Illustrations of this in the arts and
in letters are to be cited indefinitely.
IN the purely scholastic life they are
Tarer. but a recent instance 10 be re-
marked IS that of Prof. Alfred from
botu. Of lta;y Trombeti is, perhaps,
the leading Individual authority on
plouology. His recent work touching
this subject Wor him a prize of 10000
francs. and an honored place among
foremost educators. The wor, is too
technical to appeal widely II is a
demonstration Of the unity of all
languages, drawn from analytical
study of more than 500 dialects.
Trombeul was born m 1866. the
scion Of a family abiectly poor. and
supported by charity He was ap-
prenticed to a barber, and earned a
franc a week His one passion was
for books. and 20 obtain a desired
volume he willingly would go hungry.
One day. still a lad, uninstructed save
through the scattered volumes he had
been able 10 obtain, he sought to get
a book IN Arabic The price was be-
yond him. but the dealer, surprised
at his interest. made inquiry and gave
him the book This dealer told a CO.
terie of learned men of the incident.
and, examining the boy they found
him proficient IN English. French,
German, Latin, Greek. Arabic. and
Hebrew Not only could he read and
speak these languages, but he was
able 10 eXpound them
This was the token Of genius. a di-
vine intellectual Inspiration: as truly
the token as is the power Of song. the
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
COLLEGIATE ALUhNAE
TO MEET NEXT WEEK
Association Concerns Itself Purely
With Educational Matters-Ad-
dress BY Mrs. Gitterman.

The Washington branch Of the Asso-
citation of Collegiate Alumnae viii meet
Thursday evening. November II. at the
home of Miss Richardson. 1873 Wyoming
Avenue. A feature Of the occasion VIII
be an address by Mrs. John Milton Git
terman, president OF the Public Educa-
ti0u Association Of Washington.
IL is no new thing for the coliegiate
alumnae 10 concern themselves with edu-
catiOnal matters. Some years ago the
Washington branch made an investiga-
ton OF the sanitary condition of our
public schools. and its report was COR
sidered OF such value that il was pub
lished by Congress as a public docu-
ment; and this is but one instance Of
The perennial educational interest
evinced by the general body and us
several members.
According 10 the report submitted at
the last annual conference Of eastern
public education associations. the Ohio
branch of the Association Of Collegiate
Alumnae has drawn up new school
code. emb0dying the chief features 0f
the excellent Cleveland law adopted in
1882. This code has been indOrsed by the
State Teachers Association and the
Ohio Federation of WOmens Clubs. and
Is confidently expected To become lax.
Ia Missouri. 4 Iring the same period
the Collegiate Alumnae and Federated
Clubs have devoted themselves 70 a
thorough inspection OF the sanitary con-
ditiOn Of their public schools. II being
the first example Of united effort IN this
direction on the part OF seaehers and
mothers.
The Collegiate Alumnae keeps sbreast
OF the widening scope OF education. real
izing thai more and ever more knowl-
edge Is the true corrective for the bro
verbal danger Of "A little knowledge"
/ The Cld-time idea Of education as con-
sisting in the instruction OF infancy and
adolescence IN the three RS is gone
forever.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
CHORAL SOCIETY WILL
PRESENT "HlAWATHA'i

Unusual interest attaches To the re-
cltal 90 bc gwen in Convention Han by
the Colcridge-Ta Society under the
direction Of the composer. who has
come all tine way from London 20 con-
duct his compositions
The program tonight VIII include thro.
scenes. set TO music, from Longfelloy'a q
.'HlaWatha." " and tomorrow evening the
society will give Colcridg- raylor'r
Three Choral Ballads his most re-
cent works
Both concerts viii be glyrn by a
chorus of 200 voices. assisted bv the
United States Marine Band. under the
direction of Lieutenant Sauteimaur.
The s1loists viii be Nine Estclla pinck-
H,y tlou2h. of Worcester soprano; Mrs.
ida J.. Chestnut. of Philadelphia. CON
lr5ltoi g, arthur Freeman of ST
Louis, tenor, and Harry g. Buricigh
ol New York baritone
The uHul rehearsal for both concerts
was @cid last night ia Convention Hall
under the direction of Colc-idge-Tay-
Tor.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16

magic touch that gives life to marble
or canvas, or the process by which
great thoughts are wrought into i'm
mortal phrase. The college student
fairly attentive and ambitious. mas
difficulty in making a better than or
dinaTy record as to the languages pre-
scribed Many fail in the attempt TO
acquire even a moderate knowledge OF
Greek. For the average mind to es-
say such a feat as that accomplished
by Trombetti would be as futile as an
effort to fly to the moon. Hard work
can do much. but wonders are
achieved only when hard work is cOu-
pied with genius.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
MISS HELEN GOULD
WRITING A BOOK
Describes Her Regent Tour
Through the West.
PICTURES OF RAILROAD MEN
Faces Of Wabash Employees as Illustra-
tions-Made Big Donations.
Record Breaking Run.
PICTURES OF RAILROAD MEN

PERU. Ind Nov 16-Miss Helen NIL
Ter Gould is writing a book
The work viii describe the tour Miss
Gould has just completed Of Indiana,
Missouri, Kansas and Texas. and during
which she contributed most generously
toward erecting and maintaining build
ings Tor the Wabash Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association
In her book Miss Gould viii describe
her tour, the receptions rendered TO her.
al the incidents OF the agreeable trip.
The volume viii be illustrated Miss
Gould Travelled from New Haven. Ind.
10 Peru on a special train. which ran
the siXty-tWo miles IN hfty-niue min
utes, including two dead stops
She took the trouble To unglOVe before
shaking hands with Engineer Allen r.
King and Fireman John Adams, both
OF Peru, who ran the train. King and
Adams have received requests for their
photographs. 10 be reproduced in Miss
Goulds work. which win be in the print
cF's hands sOOu.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
ROOSEVELT
VISITS PRINTING OFFICE
Boy Keenly Delighted With Typeset-
ting, Ruling, and Other Pieces
of the Machinery.

Quentins President RoOsevelts young
est son. has been investigating the Gov
ernment Printing Office for several days.
Accompanied by the Presidents coach
man. the little fellow visited the great
Government print shop Monday morning
and was 50 delighted with the intricate
machinery that he has spent much OF
his time there since
OF a decided mechanical turn OF mind.
the little fellow has found keen delight
in watching typesetting machines grind
out the finished lines Of lead He has
also taken a keen interest in ruling m h
chimes and has expressed a desire TO
have his private stock OF machinery IN
creased by some more intricate devices.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Do Not Ask Too Much.

1t is undoubtedly most unfortunate
that neither the White City of Chicago
nor the beautiful buildings in Forrest
Park, ST. Louis, could last The arch
itectural education and artistic inspir-
alton offered by the Chicago Fair were
felt all over the country, and the
same forces at ST. Louis are teaching
even a higher standard. Yet IL IS
much TO be doubted whether the
movement to which many Washing
tonians have committed themselves
a plan to establish in the National
Capital a permanent exposiUion-will
prove a practical solution of the prob
lem presented in the destruction of
those two temporary cities.
Worlds fairs are not collections of
buildings merely, or arrays Of Govern
ment exhibits. They are chiefly COM
posed of displays by non-goyernmen-
tai concerns artists. merchants. man
ufacturers. inventors. publishers, far
mers. millers, florists. and other SINH
lar agencies. Deduct these exhibits
from the remarkable exposition now
coming to a close in ST. Louis. and
there win be comparatively little life
In what remains.
Now. ii is extremely unlikely that
these business houses and artists viii
be willing to maintain permanently
exhibits like those in ST. Louis. ANY
plan for a permanent worlds fair
would thus be limited 10 exhibits of
the operation of our own Government,
and small displays by other govern
ments. 1t might be wise TO continue
the demonstration of the postal ser
vice, the exhibit of war and navy sup
plies. and similar collections in some
permanent building in Washington.
But with the Postofiice Department at
one hand and the War and Navy De-
partments. supported by army and
navy posts. at the other. it is hardly
likely the average visitor to Wash
ington would appreciate the need for
such special exhibitions. Otherwise
at least 10 a very large degree-the
governmental exhibits at Chicago,
Nashville. Atlanta, Buffalo, Charles
ton, and St Louis consist of material
taken from its regular place in per
manent museums in Washington and
restored TO those museums when the
expOsitiOns come 10 an end
Much can be done TO improve the
American system of displaying OBJ
jects of national interest, as it is ex-
emplifed IN Washington. Today
there are relics Of our wars at three
separate places and exhibits of various
uniforms all over the city. These
might be gathered into one building
such as the Government building al
St Louis. with great profit TO the
whole people, and the removal Of that
structure TO Washington is apparent
ly a reasonable and worthy under
taking But It is also a far cry from
a permanent exposition"
Washington viii fare better and OBJ
tain more practical advantage If il
does not ask too much. With the
National Museum. the CorcOran Art
Gallery, the Library Of Congress, the
Capitol, and the several departments
We have already a permanent exposi-
tion Of the only feasible kind. If re-
moval Of one building from St. Louis
iG desired-and to The Times it seems
much TO be desired-the agitation OF
plan for a permanent exposition in
Volving millions Of dollars is a good
way 20 prevent IT,
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
MONEY ASKED TO BUY
TURKEY FOR THE POOR

An appeal for subscriptions 10 the
fund for supplying deserving poor fami-
lies with Thanksgiving baskets OF pro-
visions has been sent out by o. Il,
Brown. chair man of the board Of direc-
tors Of the Central Union Mission
Money IS needed 20 distribute the 500
hampers and 10 give dinners for several
hundred homeless and needy men and
women.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
ACT OF THE MARQUISE
SURPRISE TO CLERGY
Remuneration of Catholic Faith by Fatroness OF Univer-
sity an Unexpected Step in Her Career

nected with the theatrical business. bat
later engaged in building gas works
throughout the country. In this busi-
ness he amassed a large fortune, which
went to Mary and her sister. Lima.
II was through Bishop SpaldIng. of
Peoria that Mr.. Caldwell became a
convert TO CathOlicity, and his daugh-
ters were placed in a Catholic convent
where they received their education.
After spending some time abroad with
their aunt Mrs. DOnnelly. the Caldwell
girls returned 20 America. and Mary
fitted up a home in Louisville. where,
on the opening night of Mary Ander-
sons appearance In that city. she en-
rprtafned the entire fashionable set IN
5er magnificent apartments. II is said
she became inceused when the local
papers made some dispaTaging remarks
about the gown worn BY the hostess.
and thereupon returned 10 New York.
Tilted Prince.
Miss Caldwell. in 1887. became engaged
- Prince Murat. grandson of the Kins
Of Naples and Caroline. sister or Napo-
leon /. The prince was thirty-three
years Mss .CaldWelfs senior and deeply
in debt A magnificent trousseau was
furnished by Worth. but Miss Caldwell
Tilted the prince at the last moment
when he demanded dover OF half neT
fortune. In 1892 Miss Caldwell married
the Marquis des Monsters AleflhVllle-
The marquise has of late years resided
in France and has been IN extremely
poor health. Some months ago she eame
10 the United States, unaccoInpanled Dy
her husband. and lived In New YORK.
She was almost totally blind ana sur
fered greatly from deafness. The letter
announcing her renunciation or the
Catholic faith was dated from Rome on
October 90
Won Zedwitz. left the Catholic church
some time ago.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16

NO farewell oGe from the Iron Quill
Dying seems 20 be General Kuroki's
daily recreation.
Dr. Wiley IS trying 70 square himself
with whisky drinkers whose wives have
been telling them about the poisons In
liquor. He now announces that health
is endangered by the poisonous coloring
matter used in dress fabrics.
Who said Pension Commissioncr Ware
couldn't perform a gracious act?
Missourians aseribe 10 immigration tho
change OF political sentiment there. The
prejudice against immigration would be
weakened by "a few more such exhlbi-
tons.
Senator Platts toasts To the President
eaten in bucIkwheat cakes will doubtless
have the hearty Endorsement Of the ".
O. r. T..
*. Y. Mllard Of indianapolis. has
been investigating the matter. and says
that Noah was a millionaire Wen. who
wouldn't have been, with a monopoly OF
the marine business?
A man In New York made $1,000 In
less than twonty-four hours on realty
deal Evidently believes in quick sales
and big profits.
New Workers are making a great fuss
over their horse show. and vet there
isn't "a horse there with "a decent, unmu-
ulated TAIL
An accident IS said TO have prevented
the fisht Of another airship. Mistake.
The law of gravitatlou is not an acci-
dent.
Honey Melody is a pugiIIst The
sweet thing.
Ex-senator PETER has taken his pen
IN hand. and thus political conditions
/ become even worse than haI been
feared.
Even The friends Of President Roase-
Welt nave some things 10 regret Dowie
/ Is pleased with the result of the eloc-
zion
For refusal 10 pay an election bet q
I West Firginidn has been killed bv The
winner. Next 10 the folly OF betting fs
that OF welching.
The trial of Nan Patterson for murda,.
win be- the incidental trial OF q numIe,.
Of people Tor perjury.
News that General Kurod is alive
comes right along on schedule time. ust
twenty-fOur hours after announcement
+ OF his death.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Several Other Weddings.

At the Church OF the Ascension this
evening, Miss Mabel Clarke and Robert
Dennlson viii be married.
The youthful bride will have as her
attendants Mrs. Arthur Shelton. Miss
Margaret Lsttimer and Miss Della Den
Hison William Rider will be best man.
and the ushtrs viii be Mr. Lattlmer.
Arthur shelton. Fred ". Quinter, and
Harry Sanford
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Mrs. Roosevelt in New York.

Mrs. Roosevelt attended the reception
at the Fine Arts Galleries in New York
last night when an exhibition Of mod
ern, foreign and American masterpieces
We're shown for the benefit Of the Eye
and Ear Infrmary. ia which Mrs. Roose-
welt has always bec-l much interested.
The Presidents wife was accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Emlin Roosevelt. and
held quite a little reception of her own.
meeting a number of the fashionable
throng OF women and men present. She
wore a beautiful gown of pale blue
panne velvet made plain and with a col
lar or \eI etIan ace on the high ncked
bodice. Unlike ,aOst OF the other women
present, she were no hat OF head COW
ering.
Mrs Roosevelt viii probably return to
Washington Friday or Saturday.
Baron Won sternburg. the German
ambassador. entertained a few OF the
gentlemen who are on the committee
for the entertainment OF the German
visitors here 20 attend the unyeiling
ceremonies Saturday. at luncheon at the
embassy yesterday, General Gillespie
ana Captain Se'gell were among the
number.
Mrs. Leger. wife Of the Minister from
Haiti has returned 10 Washington from
q summer spent abroad.
The Countess Louise de Moltke-Huit-
feldt, of Denmark with her children,
arrived Yesterday for a visit 10 her
mother, Mime. B0naparte of this city.
The marriage OF the Count and Countess
de Moltke-HWtfeldt took place In this
city eight years ago, since which time
the countess has made several trips 10
America, always 20 be welcomed by a
large and devoted circle of friends
Captain and Mrs. Hutchins are leaving
their house AT 1914 Nineteenth Street.
Captain HutChius takes command of the
hattleship Maine on the 18th, and Mrs.
Hutehius viii De at the Grafton this
winter
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
LEHIGHs cHIEF VERY IL

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa, Nov. It
Dr. T. IL Drown, pceident OF Lehiga
University, is critically ~ at ST. Luke's
hospital where ne underwent delicate
surgical operation for intestinal trouble.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16

William DoOlltue. Of this city. will be
married at 81. Peters Protestant Epis-
copal Church. Ia Pittsburg today to
Miss Ellen Me1dCnhal Metcalf, daugh-
ter Of Mr and Mrs. William Netcalf of
that city. A reception will follow the
ceremony.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16
Other Social Gossip.

Charles r. Gilbert who plays the part
Of the Bishop in "The Vlrginian," is
with his wife and family al their resi-
dence at Twenty-secoud and + Streets.
Mr. Glberts family are old residents Of
the District
Mrs james r. Mann returned t.
Washington from New York today. hav-
ing gone 10 the latter place 10 see heI
husband, Representative Mann, off fOr
Panama with the investigating commit
tee which has been assigned 10 that
duty.
Gen. and Mrs William Preston Nosc
are located for the winter at 1871 New
Hampshire Avenue, and have Eith them
tEeiT dduG inter- Mrs. Walter :. Nolk-
man, Of California.
Mrs. Frederick H. BlOdgott and her
sister Miss Van NOrJwick. viii be at
home 90 th-ir friends today from 4 10 Z
O'Clock, ZUl Thirteenth Street corner
Columbia Road.
Mrs. Batemau. OF 2ia9 Columbia Road.
has issued cards for tea on WcdnCs-
day, November 30, at : o'clock, 10 intro
duCo her daughter, Miss Bateman Mrs
B11"mau and daughter VIII he at home
saturdays iu December ana January.
Secretary aud Mrs Hitchcock left this
morning FOR New York. 10 spend a few
days.
The Washington times., 1904-11-16

4 marriage OF more than usual inter
est 10 thC people OF Montgomery coun-
tE was soleumHized az 7.3J o'clock last
evening, when Miss Lillian NJ Keiser.
caughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Keiser.
oI Bethtsdlr and Clifford IA. Robertson.
or Rockville, "a promising member OF
iHe tockNllle bar, and a former member
OF the Maryland legislature. were mar
rcd. The Rev Thomas II, Campbell
pastor OF The Baptist Church at Rock
VIII" ana Mount Zion. performed the
ceremony lt was "A quiet affair. and
was witnessed by only relatives of the
contracting parties.
The brides only attendant was her
sister, Mis- Bessie Etiser. while the
groom Was attended by his brother,
Norman Robertson, of Rockville Miss
Etiie Robertson. of Washington, played
the wedding marches
a reception followed the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson viii reside 1T
Rockville, where the groom has JUST
completed "a handsome home.