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The Washington times., 1904-05-05
Austin on Joan of ATC.
The Poet Laureate of England Ex-
presses His Views on the Maid.

The Poet Laureate OF England Ex-
presses His Views on the Maid.
Alfred Austin has broken loose
with poem, and with his customary
tact and sense of the fitness of things,
has selected for his subject the Maid
Of Orleans, whom his countrymen
caused to be burned at the stake
some centuries ago in the market
place Of Rouen. He calls these same
countrymen the alien horde" which
ought TO soOthe their feelings, and
goes on to utter this dark and signifi-
cant prophecy:
and should France yet again be called TO scare
The stranger from her gates, and hurl back
thence
Feet that would violate her frontiers fair,
y OF meTetricious sycOphants Of sense,
But the pure heart and patriotic prayer,
once more would prove her rescue and defense.
Possibly this means the Emperor
of Germany, who has also been in the
dark-hint business of late; and if so,
he will take proper warning, or he
LAos AA4u IAclL Ills lCcN Will DC uuIlSU
back before he gets a chance to cross
his bridgs. 1t would be satisfac-
tory way to repel invasion, this, only
that one does not see precisely how,
in this age of rapid firing guns, any
body could get near enough to the
enemy's feet to hurl them back.
There is, however, a more mys-
ferrous metaphor than this in the
poem. Mr.. Austin seems to think
that France is at present relying for
national protection on ''meretricious
syeophants of sense" and what on
earth does that mean? 1t sounds
pretty, but so does 'Intra. mintra,
cutra, corn" and its application to
the subject in hand is quite as appar-
ent. France may not have all the
wisdom of the ages at her command,
but we do not think she would ever
attempt to scare the Emperor of Ger
many or anybody else in that way.
1t would be too much like saying
"Shooi Shoot" to an automobile.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
RUTH CLEMENTS TAKES
THE PRIZE FOR POSTER

Countess Cassini has just sent Miss
Ruth Lypherd Clements. the prize win
ner in the poster contest. check for
$50 and her congratulations on her ex-
cellent work Miss Clements poster
was considered the best of all those
submitted. advertising the Russian Red
Cross Bazaar, and is a masterful hand
ling of a rather hard subject
The young artist is student at the
Corcoran Art School, and after finishing
her studiss here will go abroad for two
years She is the daughter of James E.
Clements. superintendent of public
schools in Alexandria county. Va, and
was born near historic Arlington. upon
the estate now owned by ex-senator
John b. Henderson.
There is much promise in the art work
of Miss Clements, and her friends con-
graduate her upon her success IN pos
ter-making
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
Tommy Atkfns' Caps.

There's one good thing about these
caps" cavalryman at Fort Myer re-
marked last night, as he liftsd-tfn
Jaunty little English cap which ne
War Department has issued TO the sif-
teeLth . Cavalry. NO self-reSp eta
man'll wander away from the rSst WI a
such dinky thing on his head. / tried
1t Cnce. and a woman down on Penn
sylVania Avenue threw pennies at InS
and asked where my master with the
hand organ was.
Me no more to civilization until after
SHUTDOWN in the dark of the moon An
old English woman threw her arms
around one of the boys over in George
town and kissed him forty times be-
fore he could get away. She said Ia
locked so much like her brother Alger-
non. who was killed in India, that she
coUiGn't help embracing him.
''Bootblacks whistle Tommy Atkins
everywhere we go. and the Irish and the
Dutch throw bricks at us It's worth d
mans life to walk through swami
poodle with one OF these caps on.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Gallaudet College yesterday cele-
brated its fortieth birthday, and per-
haps no institution in the land has a
better right 10 look back with salts
faction on a well-spent career than
this college for the deaf and dumb.
Time was when the parents Of a deaf
mute child could hope for no bright
er career for their little one than the
life of a dependent upon charity By
the patient work of skillful teachers,
a system has been built up by which
the deaf-mute can be taught TO reat
speech, TO speak, and to take part in
most Of the work and play of ordi-
nary folk, besides enjoying the society
of cultivated people who are also
deaf and dumb, and thus have the
common interests which spring from
like experiences.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
TEMPLE BAPTIST CLUB
GIVES ENTERTAINMENT

The Mems Club of the Temple Bap-
list Church entertained several hun
dred people with a delightful program
at the church, Tuesday evening, at 7:45
o'clock W. T. S. Curtis. president of
the club, and a prominent Washington
attorney. presented Clifford K. Berry
man. the cartoonist, with humorous re-
marks.
Mrs. Shade gave vocal solo: Elphonzo
Youngs. jr., a cornet solo; Mr.. Watson
gave some delightful recitations; Mrs.
DR.. Brown was pianist, and Mr.. Kinds
SAM,
Mr.. Bergman made a lot of free
hand sketches. accompanied by fitting
remarks, the now famous little bear "
the three Senate bridegrOoms platt
Stewart, and Depew, with sketches of
Speaker Cannon. and others, being a
part of the exhibition.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

lack of harmony which may be disas-
trous. and Hill is in a large degree re-
sponsible for it, His latest move viii
further disrupt the party, 1t is said, as
the impression has generally prevailed
that Mr.. Mcclellan should be the nOmi-
nee. If not this year. then two years
hence. and HilTs determination to shut
him out is regarded with disfave-.
Negroes TO Hold Convention.
The Democratic National Convention
will not be the only political gathering
held in ST. Louis on July 6. A movement
is on foot to start National Liberty
party, which, l. TO be composed OF
negroes. Thel failure of the Senate to
confirm the nomination of Crum for
collector of the port of Charleston is
said TO be the incentive for calling the
convention. for the reason that the
negroes do not believe the Republican
party, as a party, is treating them
fairly.
1t is planned to have a large gather
ing and TO nominate a candidate for
President and Vice President The
movement is said to have its greatest
force in the Northern States, where in
many instances the colored vote is es-
sential 10 Republican success. as it
practically holds the balance of power
Should there be any decided falling Of
in the negro vote in such States as Illi~
nois. Indiana, and West Virginia tina
success of the Republican ticket in
these States might be endangered
1t is said that these negroes will make
their principal fight in such States as
these The movement may not amount
to much. but it is worth watching
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
VISITS,
AND OUTINGS

Mrs. Eugene r. Shipper and her lit
tie daughter, who have been the guests
Of Mrs. Shippens parents. Col. and Mrs.
Henry F. Blount. at The Oaks. George
town Heights, have returned to Boston.
Mrs. Shipper is the wife Of the Rev.
<. r. Shipper, rector of the First Parish
Church, Meeting House Hill. Boston.
and has been with her parents for a
month or more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas King are max
ing short visit In Washington. Mrs.
King was a Miss Peabody, Of New York.
and was recently married.
Tie Secretary OF War and Mrs. Taft
arrived in Washington yesterday and
will live in that part Of the Arlington
annex formerly occupied by Secretary
Of War and Mrs. Root. This is Mrs.
Taft's first visit TO Washington since
the appointment Of her husband KS Sec
ret2Ty Of War, and she Will be found a
wholesome and admirable acquisition to
the cabinet circle, ana great aid 10
Mrs Roosevelt in her social duties
Mrs. Switzerland and the Misses
Switzerland win leave town tuday for
short visits 70 friends, but VIII return
to Washington for several weeks. before
closing their house for the summer
which they will spend abroad.
Mrs. n. S. Lincoln is making'a short
visit in New York. where She joined
Mrs. Augustus c. Tyler for thee opening
night Of Mrs. Tyler's opera
I, Mrs. Francis King Wainwright. Of
I Philadelphia. is making a short visit to
heF parents, Senator and Mrs. Foraker
Maj. Gen Charles Haywood. former
commandment of the Marine Corps, but
now on the retired list. and Mrs. Hey
wood have returned from New York
where they passed the winter. and are
az the Ebbitt. They expect to remain in
Washington for several weeks.
Senator Warren of Wyoming. who
spent the winter at the New Willard
and was host at several large spectac-
ular dinners. left Washington yesterday
for his home in the West.
Miss Warren, who so ably acquitted
herself as her fathers hostess. has
gone 10 visit schOolmates at Wellesley
Mass She will join her father ut the
commencement exercises at West Point
ana VIII latoF~ accompany him TO their
home in Cheyenne.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Metzerott went
TO Baltimore yesterday TO attend the
marriage of Miss Jeanmette NJ EiscE-
blardt and Garabed George Heghinian
Which was one of yeste-day's notable
events In that city.
MT Bedekoff has recently been APP
pointed an attache of Tire Russian en-
bassy and Is expected to.arrive here in.
about ten days lie is Il young bache-
Ion, and VIII be a great. acquisition u
the cotdJie Of diplomatic young men.
Nieomte de Chambrun is now on ths
ocean on his return trip to the United
States[ after a six months leave in
France He is expected Eat the embassy
on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
RUSSIAN BAZAAR
THIS AFTERNOON

While the Russian Bazaar has been
robbed Of much of its original erispness
and special side show features. there is
still enough interest left in the affair,
and sympathy with the stout-hearted
little Russian countess TO fill the EN-
bassy with her numerous friends this
afternoon.
The bazaar will be in progress at the
Russian embassy from . to Z o'clock,
and during this time the fine collection
of imported wares will be sold at rea-
s6nable prices. an auction following the
private sales, when everything left I'M
sold viii go 10 the highest bidder.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Maurus Jokai. the veteran Hun
garian novelist, is reported to be dy-
ing. The novels Of this remarkable
man have only recently become
known in this country, and those who
have read them have found in them
revelations Of history and civiliza-
ton so different from our own, and
from the conditions described by
French and German historical novel
lists, as to seem almost to belong TO
another world. Only a small number
OF Jokai's works. in proportion to the
entire collection, can as yet be had in
translation, but if they are ever
translated in full the English and
American world viii have more ma
terial for study than was ever found
in TolstOy.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
4 CbiLd'S Wonder.

Hundreds of children and nurses -gAre
attracted TO the Zoo yesterday by the
bright weather The bear pit and the
polar bear cages and the monkey quar-
ters had many visitors, but old Dunk
the elephant. was the chief attraction.
The little folks went TO the elephant
house literally supplied with peanuts.
and Dunk was kept busy picking up the
goodies thrown at him by his admirers
Occasionally he gave a roar OF salts
faction. 10 She delight of the older and
TO the horror of the younger children
one little three-year-Old held tightly
TO his negro nurses hand and stared
wonderinglg at Dunk He was unable
10 ask any questions for a long time
so overpowering was the presence of tlrs
elephant. Finally Dunk opened his
mouth wide and prompted the little fell
low Ia ask:
rs that Dunk, or where him lives7'
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Mr.. Root will be the temporary
chairman of the Republican National
Convention. This seals all hope of
premature rumors as to the plans Of
the convention. Any correspondent
who ever tried to get any news out of
Mr. Root before he was ready to ex-
plain himself knows that interview
ing the Sphinx on the private affairs
OF the Pharaohs would be quite as
hopeful a job
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
Russian Requirements.
Precarious Position Of Russian Army
Should Niuchwang Fall.

SAoulu 4t4lCAWeHf ali.
Reports are current OF the fall Of
Niuchwang. In that event the posi-
ton of General Kuropatkin's army
would be more precarious than il has
been at any time hitherto.
With the japanese surrounding
Port Arthur. and in the rear of the
Russian army as well as in front, it
IS said that the only possible solution
OF the problem will lie in the speedy
arrival of some half a million new
troops, and, in the first place, It is
said that the troops are not to be
had. and, in the second place. it is
patent to all observers that it will
take time 10 get them there over the
Siberian Railway.
The transportation problem is, IN
fact, the most serious problem in this
war. The ignorance and incompe-
tence Of the crews OF Russian battle
ships have caused disaster enough,
but, after all. the ultimate outcome
of the war depends, in the last anaIy-
sis, upon the possibility Of getting re-
endorsements on the ground and
feeding them. so that the superior
numbers OF Russia may be made 10
count Obviously, unlimited millions
Of men are of no use 10 Russia un-
less she can get them on the field OF
action and support them there, and
that is where the defects of the ST.
berian Railway menace the plans OF
Russian generals.
The Siberian Railway was built
primarily for the use Of soldiers and
colonists. The immense distance
over which it passes makes its use
as a rival to steamer lines, even in
the distant future, improbable, aside
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
NOW INFORMAL
Invitations by Telephone
and Viva VOce.
GARDEN PARTIES BELATED
Dinners, LuncheOns, and Teas Occupy
Afternoons and Evenings inNDays
of Spring Languor.

There is an informal air about all
social affairs now. and the telephone
Is In constant demand as a medium or
invitation to 'at homes" small teas,
luncheons, and even dinners.
The furore Of a season ago for garden
teas and parties has either abated or
has been delayed by the constant rains
OF the past week or two. Several af-
fairs Of this kind are promised. and will
again lend Washington life its prettiest
spring phase Few cities as large as
the Capital can boast as many private
gardens, and Mrs Townsend, Mrs.
Letter. and other prominent hostesses
fan naturally into the way of having
tea served in their gardens at afternoon
receptions.
The French ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand, who have just returned from
a short visit to Canada, will entertain
a dinner party at the embassy tonight.
Mrs. Samuel Spencer. wife Of the pres
ident Of the Southern Railway, who
maintains a hOspitabIe house in Wash
ingtOn, as well as in New York and
Georgia, is spending the spring at her
nome on Massachusetts Avenue, and en-
tertained dinner party OF women last
evening.
Mrs Elkins was dinner hostess Of
last evening inviting her guests to meet
AIRS. Mckee, daughter OF the late Presi-
dent Harrison. Mrs. Mckee is the guest
OF Mrs Elkins' sister, Mrs. Arthur Lee
at present, and will later be the guest
OF Mrs. John ". Foster for a short
time.
Ex-senator Thurston was host at din
ner last night, when his distinguished
guests of honor were Gen. Daniel
Sickles and Col Dick Plunkett the
latter. now Of Alaska. Secretary of the
Interior Hitchcock was among the
guests.
Mrs. George Whitfield Brown win be
hostess at a tea this afternoon when her
guests will be for the most the Co
lonlal Danes, now in session at the
Arlington. Mrs. Brown will be assist
ed by her daughter, Miss Enroll Cuth-
bert Brown
Miss Elizabeth Ferguson was hostess
at a delightful but informal tea pour.
ing yesterday afternoon. when her
friends had the pleasure of meeting her
guest. Miss Mary Sargent, OF Boston
Miss Sargent is the third daughter of
Prof and Mrs. Charles s. Sargent, Of
Holm Lea, Brookline. Mass.
Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp. who is spend
ing the spring at her Washington
house. entertained a luncheon party
Tuesday. and another yesterday Later
In the season Mr.. and Mrs Thropp Will
divide their time between seashore and
mountain
General and Mrs. Greedy gave a tea
Monday in honor of Prince Hohenlohe
and the party with him. Yesterday these
titled German visitors went to Mount
Vernon, the Assistant Secretary of
state and Mrs. LOOMS accompanying
them
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
NoVeliStS and Tailoring.
Do Women Novelists Dress Men as
They Should Be Dressed?

They Should Be Dressed?
A New York tailor complains that
mems clothes are not well described
in fiction, in fact, that lady novelists,
while they cover pages with minute
descriptions Of the toilettes of their
women, leave the men TO the illustra-
tor. Gertrude Atherton is the only
novelist who. he admits, dresses her
men as men should be dressed.
This is indeed a serious indictment
against the lady novelist. If she has
neglected the garb OF the more i'm
porJant half OF creation she should
be called to account, and that at
once. 1t is no more eXcusable for
her 10 leave us to infer that the hero
knew enough to wear evening clothes
at the proper time than for the mas
culine novelist 70 leave his reader in
suspense as TO the color of the hero
ines eyes And yet, there may be
some excuse for her A woman may
well be somewhat shy of the mys-
teries Of a tailor shop-especially if
she be an unmarried woman Even
the married novelist, who is in a po-
sitiOn to ask her husband at home"
as advised By St. Paul, may not have
a husband who is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the sartorial art H,T
spouse may be like the recent Mr..
Bailey of Texas, opposed to dress
suits" or like the recent Mr.. Simp-
son of Kansas, averse to socks.
Fancy the horror >Of the tailors
should the hero of a novel appear
sockless!
No; the only remedy for this I'M
fortunate defect in novels seems to
be for the tailor to write novel him
self Everybody else is taking to that
amusement; why not he?
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Now that it is definitely settled
that Speaker Cannon is not to be
dragged. in spite Of his screams, into
the Vice Presidents chair, there is
talk of Senator Cullom. 1t is not
thought that Senator Cullom would
mind presiding over the Senate, and
1t is known that his nomination
would straighten out some of the
tangles in Middle Western politics.
The politicians don't seem to be the
whole thing in this years campaign.
but there is surely no harm in doing
something to please them once in a
while, when nobody else will be hurt
by it.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

The canal is ours. The transfer
has been accomplished with all neces-
sary red tape and ribbons, and it is
now time for any Democrat or other
person who thinks we ought rot TO
have it to get up and put himself on
record before election time.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
WALDECK-R ROUSSEAU
UNDERGOES OPERATION

PARIS. May 5.-Former Premier Wal
deck osseau this morning underwent
an operation for liver trouble.
The result of the operation appears to
be favorable and no complications are
looked Tor.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

1t is reported that the cork is really
IN Port Arthur at last. and without
any HobsOnism, either But even if
the japanese had produced a Hobson
there could have been no fear of an
osculatory sequel kissing is I'M
known in Japan.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05
DE FARANOND TO
WE'D IVY LANGHAM
May "a the Date; st. Mat
theW's the Place.
GRIFFIN = GREEN WEDDING
Edward Hdye, of the Bureau of Stand
ards, Takes a Baltimore Bride.
Other Marriages.
GRIFFIN : GREEN WEDDING

May "a is fixed as the date for the
marriage of Miss Ivy Langham, sister
in-law TO the German ambassador. and
Lieutenant Commander de FaramOnd,
naval attaehe of the French embassy.
The wedding will take place at st. Mat
thew's Church. and 1t is probable that
Cardinal Gibbons will officiate. Viscount
Charles de Chambrun. who arrives Sat
urday from visit to France. Will be
best man.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

II Speaker Cannon could have made
his denial any stronger by the use Of
double negative. il is not likely he
would have let thf question Of grammar
worry him
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

The Russians. If we remember right,
We're going 10 lure" the japanese into
Manchuria. Lure" is good
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

The number Of things which had hap
pened just as the Russian generals ex-
pected they would is so great that it
seems as If they might have lodged a
few
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Countess Cassinl has evidently had an
interview with the clerk of the weather,
and il is all right.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

The ideal world civilization. in the
minds Of some people, would be one in
which all the people in the Philippines
took the Ladies Home Journal" ate
breakfast food, and used lawn-mOwers.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

Some people seem 10 have had their
characters formed il jelly-moids. others
In blacksmith shops.
The Washington times., 1904-05-05

The French ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand who have just returned from
short visit to Canada, viii entertain
a dinner party at the embassy tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
SUCCESS THAT Is FAILURE.



Much is said to young men today
about success in life-success gen.
orally though, as the world calls sue
cess. 1t is we'll, however, always to
bear in mind the fact that there is a
success which is a miserable, a de-
plorable failure; while, on the other
hand, there is a failure which is a
grand, noble, a God-like success.
And one crying need of the age is
that young men be taught the true
dignity, nobility and power of such a
failure-such failure in the eyes of
the world today, but such success
in the eyes of God and the coming
ages. When this is done, there will
be among us more prophets, more saw
iors, more men of grand and noble
stature, who with a firm and steady
hand will hold the lighted torch. of
true advancement high up among the
people; and they will be those whom
the people will gladly follow. for they
will be those who will speak and move
with authority, true sons of God true
brothers of men. A man may make
his millions and his life be failure
still.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
EDITORIAL POSTSCRIPT.

A whole page was set apart in this
WOman's Edition for editorial matter,
though the women editors thought
that three columns would suffice
They write so well and so fiuently,
however, that they soon filled solid
seven column page of the brightest
and best editorial matter that ever APP
peared I'm The News and Observer.
But-true to woman's instinct-they
had to write Postscript even of edi-
torial, and, like a woman's postscript
1t is as good as any part of the letter,
il not better. 1t is so good it cannot
be excluded and therefore space is
made for the Postscript Editorial be-
lo--.
The only regret the regular editor of
The News and Observer entertains
with reference to abdicating today i'm
favor of the women is that they have
made so excellent paper of this
Thanksgiving Edition that the editor
does not hope to be able to measure up
to the high standard they have Set of
journalistic excellence. The readers
will, after tOday's treat of Waldorf
Astoria dinner, no doubt regret to go
back to the old fare of jOwl and
green's, daily served, with thanks. to
the readers of 1.-THE Old Reliable"
EDITOR OF THE
NEWS AND OBSERVER.