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The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Wilenkin, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Howe.
the Misses Oliver, the Misses Souther-
land. Miss Carlisle, the Misses Randolph
Miss Sheridan. Miss Sargent, Miss Gaff
Miss Cobb. Miss Davis. Miss McCauley
Miss Norris, Miss Child. Miss Bell. Miss
Root. Miss Townsend Miss MacVeagh
Miss Mott, Miss Parker. Miss Hoyt. Miss
Crosby. Miss Converse. Miss Cotton, Miss
Elkins. Miss ]. Boardman. Miss Palmer
Miss Walker Martinez. Miss CaIderon,
Miss Prettyman, Captain Lee, Captain
Henry, Captain Butt. Capt Dan Moore.
Captain Long. Lieutenant Sheridan.
Lieutenant Andrews, Lieut.. L. S Grant,
third; Mr. Cobb. Mr.. Henderson. Mr.
Williams. MIR. Bona parte. Mr.. MOntagna
MIR. CendarO, Mr.. Mocenigo, Tvarny, Mr.
Zichy, Mr.. WenkheiTn, Mr.. Bressler. Mr.
Siebert, Mr. Havenith. Pury, Mr.. Berry
Mr.. Blair. Captain Fournier. Mr. Colds
borough Mr.. CaIderon. Mr. Hichborn
Mr. jackson. Mr.. de Geofroy. Mr. Knut
Mr.. LanghOrn, G. Lee. Major McCauley,
Mr. Merriam, Mr. Palmer, Mr.. Smalley
The musicians. from the Schroeder Or
cheStra. played in the bay window at
the end OF the room behind a screen of
palms and DOtted plants
Commander Takeshita, formerly OF the
japanese legation, who, will leave
this country for Japan today, was
the guest Of honor at a dinner given
last night by Col. and Mrs r. l. Flem-
ing. Another guest was the new naval
attache Of that legation, Lieutenant
Commander Taniguchi. The table was
very prettily decorated with the Stars
and Stripes and small Japanese flags.
Colonel and Mrs. Fleming have stay
ing with them until Christmas Day Mid
shipman Kitagah. a young Japanese
man, whose ship is now stationed at
Annapolis
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
The Birth of a Soul.

The opening chapters of Mrs. De-
lands new novel. The Awakening" in
the January Harpers, give promise of
story stronger in conception and
finer in workmanship than any Mrs.
Deland has written since the publica-
ton OF JOHN Ward. Preacher" which
set two continents talking. The novel
is a most remarkable study OF the birth
Of a womans soul, OF her uplifting and
awakening through the influence OF a
child The development OF this theme
which will undoubtedly be followed
with keenest interest from month TO
month. is sure 70 provoke much discus
sion. The first installment contains
two notable illustrations by the we'll
known artist. Walter Appleton Clark
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
WILL PROTECT NIAGARA
It's Right to Intervene Is Affirmed in
Decision Rendered by
Moody.

The right Of the Federal Government
to intervene with the State Of New York,
for the purpose of preserving Niagara
Falls from destruction or deterioration
is affirmed I'm an opinion rendered by
Attorney General Moody.
The Government will keep its eye on
Albany. and it is confidently expected
that any effort by the New York Legis-
lature to grant franchises seriously en-
dangering the flow OF water over the
falls will meet with speedy action by
President Roosevelt.
Secretary Root is now negotiating
with the British Government looking TO
a mutual agreemen 10 limit the amount
OF water which may be taken from
either side FOR power purposes.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
SIR PERCY SANDERSON
VISITS WASHINGTON
British Consul TO New York. Accompanied by His Sister,
Is Here Guest of the Embassy-Durand Enter
tainment Big Success.

The British consul to New York. Sir
Percy Sanderson, and his sister. Miss
Sanderson. arrived I'm Washington yes
terday and are guests at the embassy.
where they will remain until after the
holiday season. This has been their
custom for years.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Durand were hosts at one of the most
novel and charming entertainments last
night. when they opened the embassy
ballroom for the fancy dress dance,
which has been looked forward to by
society in general since the invitations
were sent out
The ballroom. which is one of the
handsomest in the city since the Du-
rands had It remodeled. was decorated
Christmas greens.
The sight OF the numerous queens
kings, knaves, mad hatters, rabbits.
Holsters. walruses. and other characters
from the famous book, Alice in Won
derland," was most amusing one.
The Misses Durand and the Misses
Oliver represented the four queens of a
pack Of cards. the ambassadors daugh-
ter going as the Queen OF Spades.
The guests included Mr. and Mrs
Legare. Mr.. and Mrs. II. Legare, Mr..
and Mrs. George Howard, Captain and
Mrs. Ryan. Captain and Mrs Henry,
Colonel and Mrs. Bromwell. Commander
and Nine. Hebbingl aus. Baron and
Baroness Bussche, Commander and Wis
countess de Faramoni, NJ. and Nine.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
A Bit of American Humor.

The sentiment inscribed by George AIDE
in the volumes presented by him TO the
auction sale given in Washington by
the graduates Of Bryn MawT College
shows that the writing Of plays has
not duIled the keen edge OF his charac-
teristic American humor.
"A harelip is a misfortune, a club
foot Is a deformity. puI side wtiskers
are a mans own fault" so runs his
latest proverb, which seems destined TO
a place with the best.
The Harpers announce this week new
editions of three Of George AIDES hum
orous volumes ''Bres king Into So
ciety" ''The Girl Proposition" and
People You Know"
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Another Walton Come to Light.

The Macmillan Company announces me
publication early in the new year a
volume styled The Arbiter." The au-
thor's name is not given: and the
volume, which is more or less in the
form OF WaltOns Complete Angler, "
consists in a dialogue OF which the
chief part is carried on by the person.
age known as The Arbiter"
The horrors and needlessness Of war.
the advantages of arbitration, and the
blessings of peace, are his main themes;
but the whole is put in such a fresh,
vivid and attractive way that il is
said TO be specially interesting.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Mr.. 0dell's Logic.

The edifying views of the Hon
Benjamin B. Odell, jr, OF Newburgh,
anent bossism in New York politics,
recall the political propaganda of the
three tailors of Tooley street, albeit
the sartorial triumvirate did enjoy a
certain dignity which attaches to
numbers. There were three of them,
and there is but one-thank fortune
-of the Hon. Benjamin B., jr.
Mr.. Odell has various grievances,
but the basis of them all seems to
be the fact that SO many men of
prominence and influence have in
dulged in the bad manners, yes, the
duplicity and treachery, of disagree
ing with him about how New York
should be run 1t seems that about
everybody disagrees with Mr. Odell
and Mr. Odell is forced to the con-
clusion that about everybody is en-
gagged in a dastardly conspiracy TO
ruin the party. Exactly who con-
stitutes the party in the Odell pur-
view is not quite clear, but the pro-
cess of elimination leads to the con-
clusion that Odell and Hartman, or
Hartman and Odell-according as
the Hartman testimony about de-
rivation OF political influence be taken
jocularly or seriously-are about all
that is really reliable and entitled to
serious consideration.
That the President, the governor
OF the State, the members of the
assembly, the senior Senator, the
State leaders. the press in general
and the public pretty unanimously
are against him is merely evidence
TO the Newburgh storekeeper that he
is being badly treated. This assump-
ton of special guardianship over the
party is as humorous as the Hon.
Benjamin's reasoning is eccentric.
He makes especial complaint that
the President, having told him last
year that he preferred Black to Depew
for Senator, not only failed 10 line up
the Federal officeholders and Federal
influences for Black, but was actually
guilty of the shocking bad taste OF
letting them do as they pleased. Was
any worse exhibition of careless politi-
cal methods ever seen? In the next
breath, after bemoaning this neglect
of the President to coerce his under
lings, Mr. Odell takes up the case OF
Governor Higgins in the present
speakership contest and says:
The governor announces himself foi
WadsWOrth. and then up steps his in.
sUTdnce commissioner and declares thai
his three men are for Wadsworth Their
Railroad Commissioner Aldrldge whom
Governor Higgins appointed lately, also
announces himself for Wadsworth, anc
the effect Of the governors coercion 1:
evident. is IL not?
It's coercion when Governor Hig-
gins lines up his officeholders against
Odell, but it's inexcusably bad faith
when the President fails to line VI
his officeholders for Black for Sena-
tor.
Governor Odell should wake up to
the fact that decency in New York
ls engaged In a fight against him
and that deeency is in a fair way tc
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
First Folio of 4.King Lear"

Thomas Y. CroweH & Co. announce
for immediate publication the eighth
volume Of their Flint Folio Shake
speare-''K King Lear. This edition differs
from others in being an absolute copy,
in modern type. OF the original coll
lected edition of 1923. In other words.
Shakespeare is here restored to the
original spelling punctuation. and
rhraseolosy. while suggested readings.
and corrections of value have been rele-
gated 10 the notes. Full glossaries and
other editorial matter have won high
Tr-tise for This %lition. which has been
sDoken Of as the Pocket Nariorun-
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
GOV. WRIGHT
AT WHITE HOUSE

The Governor Of the Philippines and
his daughter, Miss Wright. were re-
ceived by Mrs. Roosevelt yesterday
afternoon. Miss Wright Joined her
father at the New Willard Thursday
evening. and with him left Washington
last night, after having passed the
evening at one of the theaters.
Miss Eva Courtland Palmer, who ap-
peared so successfully in outdoor
plays at Bar Harbor last summer, will
soon come TO Washington as the guest
of Mrs. Barney. During her stay she
will participate in plays which Mrs
Barney has arranged for her studio on
December 2s. Some of the talented
young people Of Washington will also
take part.
Mr. and Mrs. James Q. Rice and
Miss Dorothy Rice. Of New York, are
spending the holiday season with Mrs.
NJ. ]. Baxter, 1445 Massachusetts ave-
nue.. Mr.. Wells Rice Joined his par
ents and sister yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. De Frees Critten, of
Staten Island. n. Y, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter Mignon to
Louisville, Ky.
General and Mrs. Moore Will spend
Christmas at Annapolis with their
daughter, Mrs. Major Thompson, and
her children.
The following Washington people are
visiting New York today: c. G. Ben
nett. H J. Cassady, Miss G. Hin. II.
w. Jones. r. A. Reed, w ]. Wynn, ]. a.
! Regney, w. p Emo. W. G. Flannery,
G Hartman. A. F. Kingsley. ]. O'Toole
H. l. Sewall, J.. +. Ward, A. L. White
more, T. B. Gebschil, J. A. King, J.
Parrott, jr.
The ladies of Friendship Circle will
be at home TO their friends January !
from TO Il p. m, National Rifles
Armory.
Misses Lawrence and Wilson will
| receive New Year day between the
| hours Of and o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Damman are
spending the holidays in Richmond and
! Norfolk.
Mrs. Ganss, of Fifth street, is in
Richmond, visiting her sons.
Mrs. Julia Luchs, of r street. is ir
| Philadelphia for couple weeks stay
| with her relatives.
Mr.. Fox. OF Danville, Va, was her,
at the National Hotel for few days
] this week
Miss Olga Fishel is spending tho
| holidays with Miss Natalie Mayer, OF
| Fifth street.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Lyon have re.
| turned from their bridal tour, and are
| located In their apartment at the I'm.
| perial.
| Mrs Abe King entertained the EN-,
| broidery Circle at a whist this week
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Dr.. Nj. .hs!ps New Novel.

DR. S. Weir Mitchell is sevcnty-five
years old, yet he spent his summer in
writing a short novel which the Cen
tury editors consider one OF the clever
est things he ever produced The scene
is laid in Paris forty years ago. and the
narrative is said to be both absorbing
and amusing. II is IN the vein Of the
authors Adventures Of Francois and
"A Madeira Party" II Will appear SER
Tally in the Century. beginning in Feb
ruarN
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Federal Control of Life Insurance.

ApropOs Of the movement for national
supervision Of life insurance. NJ NJ
Dawson. the eminent actuary, points out
in his new book, The Business of Life
Insurance, just published by A. S
Barnes e Co. and already in its second
edition. that the Supreme Court decided
several years ago that insurance is not
commerce and that this decision has
been confirmed by other adjudicatiOns
II is clear, according 10 Mr.. Dawson
that, unless this decision can be re-
versed the supervision of insurance as
a part Of interstate commerce cannot be
assumed by the national government
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Opening a New Literary Land.

As a prelude TO the virile New Zealand
stories that appear in Sons o. Men."
c. B. Lancaster, whose identity was so
long a mystery, offers three stanzas Of
verse. One of them follows:
Raw labour of a raw-new land
] bring IL to the market-place.
The buyers will not understand
The death and life of fercer brand
That my words miss. But you shall
trace
This down the years with stronger
hand"
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
my Poetry Is Poetry

Ibsen. In the collection OF HIS letters
just issued by Fox, Dufield & Co., re-
veals himself as consistently uncom-
planning IN adversity- Only where his
art Is concerned does pride show
through his persistent reserve.
When Clemens Petersen, the critic. re-
fused TO admit that Brand was poe
spirited declaration. as famous in It's
way as DIR. Johnson's celebrated letter
to Lord Chesterfield
My book is poetry. and II IL Is not.
then It will be- The conception or poe
try shall be made 10 conform TO my
hOnE -
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
eewho's who?" and the Auto.

Knowledge keeps up with the calen-
dr. The 1905 edition of who's WhOf''
nil, he published at once by the Mac
milan Company II viii contain cou-
ple OF thousand more biographies than
its predecessor; and by the way es
- book the number OF a mans sons
ara daughters will be recorded, also
~ y1otor car number. his telephone
humber. and in some cases his tels-
eraDhic address
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
The Demon Rum Is King.

The War Department has been
making some investigation of the
conditions existing around Fort
Sheridan, near Chicago, as to gamb-
ling. the sale of liquor, and other prac-
tices that menace the health and hap
piness of the soldier and the efffcien-
cy of the service The showing made
is startling-even sensational
A dispatch from Chicago to The
Times, published yesterday. sums up
as follows the total of existent evil:
The evidence introduced by Capt NJ.
T.. Saville. the chief investigator. al
legged the following state of affairs:
Twenty-Five violent deaths in eighteen
months as a result of soldiers frequent
ing the dives
Carloads of uniforms and other equip
ment stolen from the fort by soldiers
and sold to divekeepers for liquor.
Connivance at the desertion Of soldiers
by divekeepers.
a gambling house. and all the games are
crooked"
II also was alleged before the jury
that politicians and several wealthy in-
diViduals are in a ring to prevent the
Government from interfering with the
prosperity OF the village.
The army officers by whom this
investigation was conducted are of
the opinion that the infamous condi-
tions that have developed in the vi
cinity of the post are made possible
by the abolition of the army canteen
more, that they owe their very ex-
istence to that ill-advised and i'll
fated piece of legislation.
1t is hard to understand why the
extremely good women whose ap-
peals to Congress abolished the army
post exchanges turn deaf ear to
such testimony as this. 1t is not
novel, for similar Investigations in
the past have shown the existence OF
| similar conditions. Instead of regu-
lating the sale of MISUNDERSTANDING
II in the post exchanges to beer and
light wines-the present policy puts
a premium upon many of the evils
| from which the army most suffers.
Congress can hardly be expected tc
do anything. Indeed, on this sub
ject ii seems afflicted with an hysteris
from which it is impossible TO rouse
it. If its members would condescenC
TO think of their responsibility anC
make an honest and earnest efforr
to handle the drink question, as il
concerns the army, in the calm ligh
of reason and hard sense ther,
would be hope in the prospect.
But they will not They are OBJ
sessed by this clamor of the Demon
Rum-this wild delirium of words a,
10 compacts and compromises will
evil. They forget the universal testi
mony of mankind, that only from
compromise and wise conservatism
have great moral reforms eve
emerged. Man was never purifie,
by mandate. ennobled by a statute
or regenerated by restriction.
The investigation at Fort Sheridan
is merely a case in point, which il
urged, respectfully, upon the consid
Grafton OF Congress. 1t is entitled u
that
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
P. L. FOrd's Short Stories.

The fame Of Paul Leicester Ford rests
largely upon two successful novels and
his photographed work, which have
overshadowed his many clever short
stories. Dodd. Mead & CO. have taken
one Of the brightest Of these stories,
His Version Of It," and have issued
il in an attractive holiday form, with
full-page illustrations in color by Henry
Hdtt and with dainty marginal decora-
tionS and cover.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
Fen'ick, Not Fenwick.

Probably most persons even those ac-
quainted with the intricacies OF English
pronunciation. have been pronouncing
Just as II is spelled the name of Mrs.
Humphry Wards latest hero. John
Fenwick. in 'Fenwick's Career" now
running in The Century. But the ears
of the true Britisher would be greatly
offended by such PniIigtinism-the art
lists name should be pronounced as IL
there were no Wv in it--Fen'ick-
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

while the dining room was IN yellow
and white. Here Mrs. Knapp and Miss
Fay presided the first part of the af-
ternoOn, later succeeded by Mrs. Burr
and Mrs. Oakes.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
Charles William jones, of the Valley
Of Virginia. and Miss Molly Hawley.
OF Burke's Station. Va, on the even
ing Of Wednesday, December p. 1895, at
the home of the bride.
The groom IS the manager Of the Fair
fax Stave and Heading Mil, on Middle
run, and the bride is a daughter of the
late William Hawley. a former we'll
known resident Of this district, and is
nearly related 10 the Howards, Woors-
ters, and other well-known families Of
the county
Immediately after the marriage cere-
mony. the bride and groom Will take a
train on the Southern railroad TO spend
at least "A part OF the honeymoon at
Niagara. enjoying the wintry blasts and
roaring waters of the Falls.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
IN THE BOOK WORLD

poems themselves. and these charms
made him popular
THE poems ne liked best 10 read. as
l remember. were 'Wynkeu, Blynken
and Nod Little Boy Blue. and The
Converse zzhony' /"
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

turn up with an effective majority
If he doesn't wake up soon, it will
be too late for him to get out of the
way of the roller.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Mrs. Allen gave a tea yesterday 10 in
troduce her daughter, Miss Grace Allen.
10 society. Miss Allen wore a white
pima gown OF peach blossom de sign:
she carried pink roses. Mrs. Allen was
dressed I'm handsome creation OF black
lace and Jet. The receiving party con-
sisted OF Mrs. Burr. Mrs. j. J. Knapp.
Mrs. Gotthals. Mrs. Oakes. Mrs. Schur-
meier. of ST. Paul; Miss Amy Fay, OF
New York; Miss Calvo. Miss Greely, and
Miss Williams. Christmas decorations
were prominent in the reception rooms.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
BIG YULETIDE FETE
FOR LITTLE ONES

One Of the prettiest OF the social
events of today will be the Christmas
tree party Of Francis Moran Hudgins.
the twO-year-old grandson Of Mrs.
Francois Berger Moran. who has asked
a number or his young friends from 3
10 this afternoon. Among his guests
VIII be Master RromweIl. young Thomas
Martin, Gonzales Quesada. Helen Bruce
Lee, Helen Cortelyou. Elizabeth Kear-
ney. Aurora Quesada. James Mitchell.
and others.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
New Editions at Home and Abroad.

Annie Hamilton Donnells appealing
story of a little New England girl. Rs
bacca Mary" is shortly TO be brought
ont IN England The HarperS are print
ing a special edition 10 be sent 10 Loa-
=.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
ROOSEVELTS WERE
GUESTS Of HONOR
Brilliant Dinner Given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairbanks.
OTHER N0TABlES PRESENT
COLLATION. Was Served IN Ball Room,
Which Was Handsomely Deco
rated for Occasion.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt were
guests of honor at the dinner given
last night by the Vice President and
Mrs. Fairbanks Others present were
the American Ambassador to London
and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. the Speaker
of the House and Miss Cannon. General
and Mrs. Grant, Justice and Mrs. Har-
Ian, Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Senator
and Mrs. Martin, Representative and
Mrs. Williams. former Senator Davis,
James Whitcomb Riley, Assistant Sec
retary of State and Mrs. Bacon. Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne MacVeagh Mr.. and
Mrs. Glover, Mr.. ana Mrs. Crosby
Noyes, Mrs. Hobart, Mrs. Daniel Man
ming, Miss Mcmillan, Miss Kean, adm
Melville f. Stone
The dinner was served in the ball
room. which was decorated profusely
in pointsetta blossoms and holly. A
portion of the Marine Band Orchestra
played throughout the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George r Marye have
arrived in Washington arter an exten-
/ possession of their new house on n
street. which was formerly the Chilean
| legation.
Mrs. Alger entertained yesterday at
luncheon Of twelve covers. compliment
tary to her young daughter-in-low. Mrs
Frederick Alger. and her daughter. Mrs.
Charles b. Pike, of Chicago.
Mrs. Audenried entertained Yesterday
at luncheon in honor of Mrs. Truxtun
Beale.
Mrs John c. Fremont was not at
home this morning nor will she be at
home next Saturday
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
so 1T DOESI

II you have got your hat on straight
OF course you look elate:
But all the world looks happy
II your grin's on straight.
Houston Post
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
HIS WISDOM SONG.

Here's good advice in the rud
rhyme or a Georgia darky song:
Hol yo' own
En- keep yo' groun'.
En- don't fall off
Wen de worl' turn roun;
Fer de folks benin you
VIII tromp you down.
En- it's fare you well in de mawnin'
On de shinin hilltop
Fix you eyes,
Whar de thunder roll,
En- de lightnin' fly;
But it's far ter fall
Wen you climb so high.
En- IT'S fare you well I'm de mawnin.
Atlanta Constitution
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Besides the new American edition %
'sPole Baker" Will y. HarbenS latest
story. which is being printed this week.
the HarperS are preparing a large edi-
ton for the Australian market Mr.
Harden is probably the most popular OF
American writer's with the Australians.
and special editions OF all Of his novels
have been sold there.
The first novel Of 1896 VIII be Miss FL
len GlasgOw's The Wheel OF Life"
which Doubleday. Page * Co, wiz
bring out on January L.
New editions Of the latest novels BY
Booth Harrington and Katherine Cecil
Thurston. The Conquest OF Canaan"
and THE Gambler" are keeping the
Harper presses running overtime. Each
is selling thousands OF copies daily.
Doubleday. Page & Co are Just put
ting to press the fourth large edition OF
"Ayesha - This book is now on its waN
toward the twentieth thousand. whica
shows that the mysterious She" stit
has a hold upon readers
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Governor Higgins declares he is salts
fed. Apparently he ought to be.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Not the least perquisite of being ad-
miral is that George Dewey can speak
his mind.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

1t must be disagreeabie for two rather
recent bridegrooms 10 be referred TO as
senile old men
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

MI Robert Fitzsimmons will now be
permitted TO exercise his histrionic tai
ents undisturbed by calls from the ring
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

a New York jury took up a collection
for a wife who shot a brutal husband
One time when the punishment fitted
the crime
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

IT is high tribute TO Senator Spoon
er's ability that he can speak of his
colleague and violate no parliamentary
rule.
The Washington times., 1905-12-23

Ben Davis OdelI. Good TO look ar.
but bitter inside.