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The Washington times., 1905-03-10
DETERMINED TO BE THE FIRST

a mother Of three little boys who had
gone to the country to spend the sum
n1er received the following postal from
the eldest:
Dear Mother wanted to be the first
to write to you, so wrote this before /
left home, and viii mail ii when we
reach Livingston. We are all well and
sound
Excuse the writing, because you keep
coming into the room. Your loving son.
''WILLIAMf
The mother had said she would send
q dime 10 the one who wrote the first.
and Master William had determined to
beat his brothers, so he literally took
time by the forelock. '-Lippincotts
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

The French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand gave dinner last evening in
honor of Henry White.
Those invited to meet him were the
Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor
des Pianches, Henry White, the Assist
ant Secretary of War and Mrs. oliver,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Peirce, Nine
Waddington, Mrs. Eugene Schuyler,
Miles de Lobel, Commander and VI
comtesse de Faramond Colonel Schuy-
Ter, Mr.. Borghetti, MIR. Centaro and
Captain Fourner
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
TOO FREE WITH TONGUE
AND GETS SIXTY DAYS

Ella Ross was brought into Police
Court this morning TO answer a charge
of disorderly conduct While visiting
Anaeostia yesterday, Ella was offered
a job. which she promptly accepted. \
little later she got into an argument
and was ordered out of the house The
forcibIe election worked on her nerves
and she started mood of language
that soon brought a policeman She
was given sixty days.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

New York having put through an ordi-
nance tending to discourage the carry
ing of concealed weapons, the first court
to pass upon the legality of the measure
naturally knocked it out The rufTian
may still carry his pistol unafraid. It
Is up TO the other fellow TO feel scared.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
OLD HOTEL RAZED.

HAMBURG. Pa, March 1o.-The old
Windsor Caste Hotel. al Windsor
Castle. three miles east of here, after
Drawing the elements for nearly two
centuries, is being demolished. The
building was a two-and-a-llaH story log
house, weather boarded in recent years.
1t was erected in 1870.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
ZION CITY AGAIN FOUND
I'M FINANCIAL STRAITS

CHICAGO. March 10.-Zion City again
is facing apparent financial collapse.
Officials have been notified by the First
National Bank of Waukegan that checks
for collection would be refused unless
met more promptly.
ALI goods shipped from Chicago mer-
chants recently have been sent on sight
draft. and Zion City paper has gone
begging when offered at a discount of
u ner cent.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
ADMIRAL s WIFE
WRITES AN OPERA
Mrs. Crowninshield Com
pletes Edward England"
VISITORS III WASHINGTON
Mrs. LeSeure Returns From New York
for Short Stay With Miss
Cannon
VISITORS hi WASHINGTON

The Washington friends of Mrs Sehuy-
Ter Crowninshield, wife OF Rear Admiral
Crowninshield, L. y NJ. retired. who are
familiar with the charming stories writ
ten by her, will be delighted to know
that sne has achieved still further dis
tinction, this time In writing a comic
opera entitled Edward England =
This is the second work OF this kind
executed by Mrs. CrowninshieId, but
both book and score were destroyed by
fire in the New York navy yard.
The story of the opera deals with the
adventures OF the bold pirate, England,
and the romance of the early eighteenth
century period is strongly reflected in
it. There is n pretty love story, in
which the pirate and a girl taken from
a convent in the Azores figure. The
first act is laid In the convent, the sec-
ond on the deck Of the pirates ship and
the third in a cave of the buccaneers
The characters include nuns and school
girls. English naval officers and pirates.
The glamour of piracy is thrown about
the whole, and each scene Is replete
with sparkling comedy.
Mrs. Crowninshield is always consid-
cred a Washington woman. though she
has spent bat little time here in the past
few years.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

from the court-martiaI before which
he will be tried. He has been guilty
OF an indignity directed toward the
whole body of his associates and they
resent this.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

The famous mansion in l street, the
home of the Misses Riggs, will open its
doors to society on March Ii at 4 p m.
for recital of songs and stories by
Mrs Martha Gielow, the gifted in
terpreter of her own books.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

a New York girl who left loving
parents and a good position and dropped
out of sight turns up all right. Nothing
was the matter but a case Of ardent
affection.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Some critics still contend that Kuro-
patkin is winning. but their logic would
fail to- convince that gentleman
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
THE INEVITABLE RESULT.

Flanagan called ye liar, did he?'
He did thot''
An what did ye do?"
Flanagan Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Dowie is sick and the faith in his
curative powers is naturally wobbling
a little.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
Will Spend Spring Here.

Capt. aud Mrs Warren c. Beach, of
this city and New York, have arrived
to pass the spring season at their home
in II street
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Governor Folk still keeps his backbone
rigid, but never before was it sub
jected to such a strain.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
New York Guests in Town.

Mrs. Nettie e Clark. Of Deposit. n. Y.
and Mrs. Theresa Mead, of Oneonta. n.
y. are visiting with Mrs, Benjamin B.
F. Graves, ut 133 L street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Among professional men cIergymen
live the longest and loartenders have
about the shortest span. The fact might
be construed as encoura ging to morals.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

1t seems that when Mrs. Chadwick
wanted money all she had TO do was TO
ask for it. Thus the bankers were .Eot
only suckers but accessories.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

4 Philadelphia bartender figures GIT
that he has served more than two and
half million drinks, but the snakes
produced by his activity are beyond his
arithmetic
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
BRILLIANT SCENE
At WHITE HOUSE
Large Dinner Party Gathers
at Presidents Board.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR A HOST
Belgian Minister Gives Luncheon in
Honor of Count Wuay, of Buda-
pest-Other Matters

President and Mrs. Roosevelt opened
the White House last evening for the
first large dinner given by them since
the Inauguration. The table in the state
dining room was decorated with yellow
azaleas, and Mrs. Roosevelt wore in re-
ceiving a gown of black net with iri-
descent spang1es. Miss Roosevelt was
clad in blue satin broeade.
Dining with the President and Mrs
Roosevelt were Miss Cannon, Senator
GallingeT. Mrs. Gallinger, Senator Bur
rows, Mrs. Burrows, Senator FL
kins. Mrs Elkins, Senator De-
pew, Mrs. Depew, Senator Scott,
Mrs, Scott, Senator Dillingham;, Senator
Burnham, Mrs. Durham, Senator Al
ger, Mrs. >AIger, Senator Hepburn, Mrs.
Hepburn. Senator Hopkins, Mrs Hop
kins. Senator Overman, Mrs. Overman,
Senator Dick, Mrs. Dick, Representa-
tive Payne, Mrs. Payne, and Miss Roose-
welt.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt yester-
day took luncheon with the President S
sister. Mrs. W. S. Cowles, at her resi-
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Baron Moncheur the Belgian Minister,
who suffered slight ACCIDENT Monday
night, which resulted in a scalp wound
is sufficiently recovered to attend TO all
of his duties, socially and otherwise,
quite as usual Yesterday the baron en-
tertained at luncheon Count Wuay a
dignitary Of the Roman Catholic church
at Budapest, who is now stopping in
Washington. The Persian Minister and
others were invited to meet him.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Russia is preparing for the future In
India. but really the great demand is for
the present at home
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Miss Mary Harman. daughter of
Frank =. Ifarman, of Lynchburg, Va.
is the guest of her cousin, Hiss Ella
Latham. 1913 N street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

1t is a little early for 1903 Presidential
booms 10 be getting their guy ropes
mixed.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

The doctor who says men should live
150 years won't do it himself
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Mr. Bryan did not get the $780, 600, but
he is accustomed to not getting things.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Miss Isabel Gaisberg will sail on the
Baltic March 2S accompanied by her
brother and viii pursue her studies
while absent
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

The State of Kansas cannot get over
its grievance toward Mr. Garfield.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Miss Minnie simonds, of St Clair, Pa.
is visiting Washington for short
f1iie. as the guest of Miss Edith f.
EverS.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
Points IN Paragraphs.

The winning of strike ia not always
to the too quick
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Field Marshal Oyama looks like a bull
dog and lives right up to his appear
anee.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Misses Virginia and Katherine Robin
son have gone to their old home in
southern Maryland for brief visit.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Betty Cans. of $50 6 street south
east. will be at home Wednesday. March
il, from 3 till ocloek, the occasion be-
ing her rinetieth birthday.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
Mrs. Sadie Tho1nDson, of BIngha mton

MI .StttIiG IIUIFI IJS'7II' I '4ls . no III ttI'
n Y. who has been spending several
days with her friend, Mrs, B. b F.
Graves. at 133 L str. ct northwest. start
ed for her home Wednesday morning,
and will visit New York city en- route.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Max Fischer of T street. has
as her gdest. Miss Savina Suechel, OF
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Miss Cannon will entertain a dinner
party Sunday night ir honor of the
former Ambassador to Berlin and Mrs.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Miss Cannon has as her guest, Miss
Gillett, of Chicago, Mrs. LeSeure. Miss
Cannon's sister, returned yesterday from
trip to New York and will remain
here for another visit before going
West
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Mrs. Edward Cassidy, of Pittsburg
who has been the guest of the Vice
President and Mrs Fairbanks for the
terday.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Mrs. John L. Gardner, of Boston, viii!
arrive in Washington Saturday to be the
guest OF Mrs. Hunt Slater, who will give
Il musicale In her honor on Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Diogenes in New York.
l.hiS &c a NaW York dicpafcL.

THE legislative committee appointed to
investigate the insurance companies has not
yet selected counsel to conduct it's investi-
cations. Tonight Chairman Armstrong of
the committee said: The subcommittee pur-
sued Its quest all day to find a lawyer to
conduct the investigation, but as yet no
selection has been made, and selection
will be reached this week and probably no.
before the latter part of next week
The committee believes that New York
county contains an honest, efficient and
energetic lawyer. who cannot be Influenced
financially, socially or politically. and that
such a man eventually will be found"
Eventually is good. Yes. there must be
such a lawyer somewhere in New York, and
a diligent search ought to produce him. The
difficulty, of course, is that in a matter of
this kind the great lawyers nearly all
in private employ. At the first sign of
trouble individuals involved make a rush
for the prize legal talent and corner the
market. The state must take what 1t can
get. And this is why 1t is so hard to bring
rich and influential offenders to Justice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Decline Of Burglary.

The progress of the arts and sciences is a
favorite theme with many persons. There
Is reason for this. because probably the arts
and sciences do progress. and because it is
a subject on which any fluent talker can
converse impressively without knowing any
thing about It. There are other subjects
which are taken advantage of In the same
way. but that is another story.
There Is one art. however. that seems de-
cadent 1t Is the art of burglary. Perhaps
there are some persons who will deny that
burglary Is an art. but then there are men
who will deny the force of gravity and the
spherical shape of the earth. In fact there
are some men who will deny anything which
anybody else will affirm. There is really
only one form OF denial at which men will
talk and that is self-deniai.
II is not contended that all burglary is art
In the ranks of art may always be found
persons who should have their hair cut and
be set to work In an honest endeavor to
shovel coal or sand. and thus do something
worthy of their ability. There Is much
painting. architecture. music and poetry
that is not truly art. To prove that all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Great Britain and Japan.

Discussion of a new pact between Great
Britain and Japan is timed probably for eff
feet on the peace negotiations. 1t Is le-
Ultimate play. The two allies, there Is every
reason to believe, are very much pleased
with each other. and many reasons suggest
themselves why their relations should be
renewed. and even brOadened and strength
ened. a friend In need is friend indeed.
The alliance with Great Britain undoubted-
ly stffened the backbone of Japan in the
war with Russia. while the same pact
served Great Britain in her negotiations
with France. Both are living in Easy
street just now, and neighbors who have
touched hands and exchanged favors it is
natural that in the arrangements for the
future they should desire to work together
where cooperation can be most mutually
helpful.
Great Britain took some risks in signing
with Japan For a season she was roundly
berated by the European powers for her
action. The yellow peril was served up
In every variety of the agitators art. If
this pact. she was told. proved the means
of swelling Japans head and inducing her
to put herself at the head of an aggressive
Asiatic movement whereby the white man
in the orient would be halted and circum-
vented, the blame would lie at the door of
Japan's white ally. Sooner or later the
Englishman would have to answer TO his
own kind for a colossal blunder.
At that time Japan a lighting power
was largely problem. She had measured
herself only against China. Now as hsht-
ing power she is an established fact. She
has triumphed in a war with power
which long held a leading place in the mill
tary calculations of the world. She has
won a place for herself among the great
nations. and is respected everywhere Tor
her prowess and capacity. This has brought
a renewal of the talk about the yellow
peril" and fresh criticism of Great Britain
for her course. but, before. Great Britain
shows no hesitation. A new pact with
Japan is on the cards. though It's terms as
yet are but conjecture.
Nothing succeeds like success. Other
powers may lecture Great Britain about her
Asiatic ally but If Great Britain failed her
Japan could find an ally elsewhere-prob-
ably even in Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04

architecture is not art. consult the pension
office: to prove that all sculpture Is not art.
observe the equestrian statues that prance
in the parks: to prove that all painting is
not art. go to the art galleries of the new
rich; to prove that all poetry Is not art. read
any of it. and to prove that all music is not
art, rent fiat.
The decline of the art of-burglary Is indi-
Gated in this dispatch from Hammonton.
N. J.:
Miss Maude Jacobs. a popular young
woman. was in her bed room at her home
at Sd and Grape streets about 10 o'clock last
night. packing trunk for a vacation trip.
when burglar appeared at a window and
attempted to enter the room. He was dis
covered by Mrs. c. Lillian Jackson. Miss
Jacobs sister. who lives directly opposite.
She ran to the street and shouted for help.
Miss Jacobs caught glimpse of the In
truder and made dash for him with q
lawn tennis racquet. The fellow quickly
lodged the girl. jumped from the bay win
dow to porch roof. dropped to the ground
and ran of"
Burglary thwarted by a woman with q
tennis racquet! Why did not the young
lady fire a ping-pong ball at this unworthy
practitioner of the ancient art of house,
breaking?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Diplomatic Problems.

Mere Americans are likely to be some
what puzzled by the worries of those who
are officially charged with the reception
and entertainment of the japanese and
Russian peace ENJOYS at Oyster Bay and
Portsmouth over questions of precedence
1t is difficult for the western mind to as
simulate the niceties and subtleties of d.plo-
matte rank and to appreciate the jealousy
o distinguished foreigners for their exact
proportion OF distinction. Shall the Presi-
dent receive the Russians first because they
are represented in the United States by an
ambassador rather than by a mere min
lister? Or shall he receive the Japanese
first because they are the dominant force
In the present war. which the Portsmouth
conference Is called to close, At luncheon,
10 be given to the ENJOYS on board the
Presidents yacht. shall Russian or a
Japanese be seated at the right hand of the
President? On arriving at Portsmouth,
shall the Russians or the Japanese be es-
corted first to shore?
These only items in the days work
Of the peacemaker. 1t Is an inseparable
part of his responsibility. He must smooth
down the ruffied feathers of both birds.
keep everybody in good humor and irritate
nobody. II Is a hard task. but it Is worth
while If well done.
II is stated that the President has taken
hand in the puzzling game and has de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Seeing Red In Berlin.

This is the season of sudden fare-upS, of
quick tempers, quarrels and wild charges.
There is something In the air in August
that tends to unbalance the Judgment and
make men see red. Just what it is no sci
enlist has yet been able to determine. But
the phenomenon remains beyond question.
Just now there is good deal of mid
summer madness in Europe. The widest
schemes afioat and the most absurd
rumors are in circulation. The ipagipa-
ton Is heated to an unwonted degree. If
the sensation mongers had their way there
would be at least five wars now in progress
between twice many states.
Berlin seems to be the center of the Au-
gust activity. The emanations from that
capital are surcharged with the fighting
spirit. 1t has been long time since the
German press was frank in its express
sion of dislike of the English and its de-
sire for cause of real trouble. The pro-
jected visit of the channel squadron to the
Baltic has put just the right touch to
the case to evoke outburst of the An
glophoba which may always be reckoned
with In dealing with the kaiser's people
Notwithstanding the fact that according
TO the official statements in London there
has been thus far no protest whatever from
the herman government against the con-
templated trip of the British squadron, the
Berlin press continues to regard the pro-
gram with almost frantic Indignation Not
content with voicing a demand for the
closure of the Baltic, the Deutsche Tage-
Zeitung, in the course of a violent anti
English article declaring that Germany
holds the key to the Baltic waters demands
that the kaiser send his own cruisers into
the Irish channel for a counter demon
stratiOn while the channel fleet is on It's
rounds of the German, Swedish and Rus
sian coasts.
There will be no war between England
and Germany this season and II Is to be be-
lieved that there Will be none for many
years. The day for wars on purely dlplo-
matte grounds has passed. This is the era of
practical adjustments and not of technical
tiles. The international status of the Ball
tic Is likely to remain unchanged, and the
voyage Of the English ships of war will
doubtless be one continuous round of
honors There will be no retaliatory Jour
ney into the Irish sea by German fleet
No notice III terms OF action will be taken
OF the Nominations OF the Berlin press
August will pass and the cooler airs of Sep
TENDER Will come. and there will be new
currents OF international thought and a lit
bers the futile efforts OF few superheated
Teutonc editors to drive William into a
row with his uncle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
History Repeats Itself

Oh, tickle fancy! How you change!
'Tis not so very long
Since at the rink. in mazes strange,
We saw a scurrying throng
But though the world Is still a-wheel
From morning until late.
We ask with grief we can't conceal:
Where is the roller skate?
The bike 1t was that wrought its door
And as we sped away.
We shouted to the world Make room.
For this has come to stay"'
No more 1t claims our time and coin:
1t, too, has met it's fate.
The bicycle has gone to join
The poor old roller skate.
Now. mid the smell OF gasoline
And toot of horn so gay.
Along the road l trudge serene
This, too, will have its day.
For every fad the junk heaps lie
All patiently in wait;
The fashions flourish and they die
Where is the roller skate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
Typhoid Prevention.

1t will not suffice to settle the turbid Po-
tomac water with a pinch of alum, nor 10
strain it through coarse filter that mere
ly holds the larger particles of foreign
matter. To rid it of the active principles
of disease it must be distilled. boiled or
filtered with care through a reliable APP
paratus. Distillation Is impracticable In the
household save at great expense. Boiling
Is always available and not difficult
means, while there are several mechanical
filters that can be bought at no prohibitive
price and used in direct connection with
the house pipes. So that 1t is possible for
the householder. whatever his means 20
supply himself with bacterally pure water
and if any member of his household falls
Ill of typhoid in the light of all the warn
ings that have been issued, there is none
to blame but the person responsible for the
management of the establishment unless
the case can be traced to an outside source
such milk and water taken from other
taps.
1t is folly for a man to be scrupulous
about the drinking water in his own house
and then, during business hours, to drink
out of any water cooler he may encounter
when he is thirsty. 1t is still greater folly
for him to go tramping wheeling mo-
from a wayside spring or take it from the
dippered pump of a farmhouse. 1t is from
just such sources that many of the typhoid
cases develop, for in the rural districts
there Is no sewerage. and the wayfarer can
have no assurance that there has not been
a case of typhoid in that vicinity recently
enough to cause pollution of the water.
Folks are very careless in the country, it
must be remembered, about the little de-
tails of life that in town are cared for by
the great machine of sanitation.
So be cautious about the source of the
drinking water If a householder boil or
filter all that comes from the pipes before
it is poured forth for the table use. If a
boarder, make sure that the housekeeper
boils or filters the supply. Guard against
impure milk supply by investigating the
source and insisting upon reliable guaran-
tees that the cows are not watered in pol
luted streams and that clearly methods are
employed in the dairy Screen the house,
particularly the kitchen. against flies.
These insects are great disease carriers.
They spread a pestilence as rapidly as do
the mosquitoes, perhaps even more SO.
They should be driven out and kept out
and nowhere is it so important to prevent
their presence as in that part of the house
where the food Is prepared or eaten.
Typhoid Is a preventible disease and
every case argues carelessness and neglect
somewhere, either at the point of last de-
velop ment in the handling of the patient
or the dejecta, or at the point of new in
lection In the treatment of the food and
drink supplies.