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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
MAKING PREPARATIONS
FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Several prominent officers of the Army
and Navy Union VIII be present at a
meeting of the Roosevelt Club of Span
isli War Veterans in Pythian Temple,
Ninth street northwest, tonight at I:3e.
Arrangements will be made with all
army and navy garrisons of the city for
the Memorial Day celebration Man
ayers of the club assert that they viii
have a large representation in a parade
Of the Army and Navy Union and other
patriotic bodies.
The club will tonight elect a delega-
ton to represent it at d joint meeting
OF the Army and Navy Union, Roosevelt
Club, and other organizations to be
held at the residence of Michael J.
Hockett, on Warder avenue northwest,
near the Soldiers Home. AT this meet
ing definite plans for a demonstration
of Memorial Day viii be made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
Ambassador Choate.

The American method OF selecting
diplomatic representatives frequently
justifies itself, at least so far as the
more important posts are concerned.
A. long line OF brilliant and Success
full representatives 10 the courts OF
the Old World have enhanced our
prestige as nation and done honor
to the cause OF true culture.
The reason for this is not far to
seek. Our ENJOYS have generally been
chosen from among the men of the
broadcast and deepest culture, and, as
far as possible, from among persons
of prior favorable note with the ma
ton to which we accredit them.
Among the distinguished men who
have rendered good service abroad
are such as Motley, Irving, Bancroft
Hawthorne, Bret Harte, Lowell, Hay
White, and Choate A very illustrious
and noble line.
When Mr.. Choate was selected &c
represent the United States at the
Court of ST. James the people had
the confidence of their knowledge OF
the man that no matter what hap
pened the traditions of that post
would be upheld with dignity, ability
and courtesy. We knew, respected
and loved him for his courage, for his
polished truth of manner, and for his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
Honor Among Lawyers.

In the old days each trade had its
guild and the hallmark of the guild
was an absolute guarantee of the
quality of the goods put upon the
market by its individual members.
In the old days each profession was
governed by an esprit de corps which
held its members to their duty re-
CARELESS of personal weakness or in
dividual temptation.
Today the development of individ-
ualism has gone so far that the guild
spirit has become a memory of the
past and professional honor largely
an empty phrase
Washington has recently had a
series of shocks to the pride of it's
business integrity which all men must
deplore and which will injure its pro-
fessional men for years to come.
There is no need to call names or to
rub old sores, but it is entirely proper
to point out the origin of a part of
the trouble.
Why is it that lawyers and fiduciary
agents in this city have furnished so
large a part of the sensational news
Of the recent past? How is it that
men, in whom the general public had
unbounded confidence, could SO per-
sistently betray their trusts and yet
wear their togas; white until the day
of final exposure?
In the old days, again, the guilds
expelled any member whose goods did
not tally with the standards of the
trade, and the members of the pro-
LESSONS held to personal responsible
ity all who besmirched the common
good name. Today a weakened and
sentimental charity shields known
wrongdoers to the ultimate injury of
all.
Among the lawyers of Washington
there are certain men who are known
to the profession as able, but tricky
- O0o, anu dlSloUcSl. kJCue VI
them have been SO known for years,
some of them have been found out by
the public, and some of them may
reach the penitentiary, provided the
indictments can hold.
1t is easy enough to say that the bar
association should have ferreted these
men out and the courts should have
disbarred them. But what was every
ones business was no ones affair, and
the courts of this District have been
VIGOROUSLY slow to disbar a man
from practice, even upon good cause
! shown
There is d stirring among the dry
| bones now and the spark of life still
left in the phrase professional
honor is glowing with new warmth
Today the bar association is probing
for unworthy members. Whether OF
not it will do anything when they
are found remains to be seen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
TAFT IN CONFERENCE
WITH MR.. SH0NTS
Panama Railroad Directors to Meet in
New York on Monday-Mov-
ing Headquarters.

Secretary Of War Taft and. Chairman
Shonts, of the Panama. Canal Commits
sion. were in conference most OF today
discussing the plans for the control and
operation OF the Panama railroad. The
directors of the line meet in New York
Monday and the executive committee of
the commission are to take part in the
meeting.
The committee is ito leave Washington
tomorrow. Just when the headquarters
are to be moved to the isthmus has not
yet been decided. but it was said this
morning that it would be within two
weeks.
Secretary Murphy and his assistants
are busy arranging for the transfer of
the Washington offices from their rres-
ent location to the Mills building. The
transfer is TO be made Monday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

great intelligence We expected that
he would be honored by the people
Of the British Isles, but the extent
of their love and respect We could not
forecast.
Mr.. Choate is about to return to us,
having done his work we'll and to
the satisfaction of both countries.
The honors paid him he has amply
deserved and reflect credit upon the
English people themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
WOULD CONSTRUCT
BIG AUDITORIUM
One Hundred Citizens to Be Asked to Subscribe to Assoc
citation Which Will Build Big Hall for Inaugural
Balls and Convention Uses

One hundred citizens will be asked to
join in the organization OF d Company
to be known as the Washington Audi
forum Association.
AT meeting OF the joint committees
appointed by the inaugural committee,
the Board of Trade, and the Business
Mems Association yesterday afternoon,
In the board room of the District build
ing, Commissioner West was authorized
to increase the size OF his committee
to one hundred members.
Through the agency of this associa-
ton it is planned to secure the aid of
the most influential and prosperous bust
ness men of the community toward
building the mrch-needed hall for In
augural balls, large assemblies, conyen-
tons, etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
HUCKEL MEETS DEATH
BY GAS POISONING

BOSTON, April 15.-Charles L. Huckei,
chief clerk in the Boston pension Office,
was found dead yesterday at his home
in Dorchester. Death was due, accord
ing to the finding of a medical ex-
aminer, to accidental gas poisoning
Huckel was married and had no chill
dren. At present his wife is visiting in
Philadelphia.
1t is supposed that Huckel fell asleep
while reading and that a gust of wind
blew out the gas lamp. He was forty
eight years of age and had been con-
nected with the United States Pension
Department for over. twenty-five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
CUPID SMILES
ON LONG DESCENT
Scions Of Old Maryland
Families Wed Today.
Mr.. BEALE AND MISS WILSON
Marriage Takes Place in Brides Home,
With Big Reception to
Follow.

More interest In local society centers
IL the wedding this afternoon of Miss
Mabel Wilson and Carroll Beale than
III any other social event of the day
The residence in Washington of these
two popular young people was preceded
by several generations of Wilson's and
Beales, the latter family coming of the
well-known stock of CAROLS and Beales
of Maryland, the parents OF the BRIDE
groom being Mr.. and Mrs. John w
Beale. and the bride being the daughter
of Edwin w, Wilson, a descendant of
James Wilson, signer of, the Declaration
or independence. The wedding will take
place at the residence OF Mr.. Wilson
this afternoon.
The Rev. John a. Aspinwall will Of
ficiate ut the ceremony, at which only
a family party will be present, but al
most 800 invitations have been issued
for the reception which follows
The residence of the bride is beauti-
fully decorated with Easter lilies, palms.
and roses, with branches of Towering
shrubbery placed at fine advantage. A
| screen CT flowers Will conceal the must
clans. who render the wedding music
and furnish the program for the entire
reception which follows.
Neither of the young people will be
attended. The bride, who is pretty and
distinguished looking brunette. will wear
a gown of liberty satin trimmed in
pearls and fine old lace, and her bridal
bouquet will be lilies of the valley.
Immediately after the reception Mr..
| Beale and his bride Will leave the city
| for a Northern trip when the latter
will wear travelling gown of dark blue
| taffeta, and a very Frenchy looking hat
| of the same color.
Mr. Beale and his bride will. upon
| their return. make this city their home.
| Among the several hundred guests who
will attend the reception VIII be found
| an almost complete roster of old Dis
| trict, Maryland and Virginia families,
while there VIII also be representatives
| from the more transient set and official
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

At yesterdays meeting Mr. West prer
sented a report based on data secured
nom other cities regarding the con-
structlon and management Of similar
nails, and at the conclusion of the re-
port there was long discussion as to
the plan TO be followed in Washington.
II was practically decided to make
use of the steel in the Government
Building at st. Louis, which is at tina
option of the committee. The total cost
oil the work, as announced, will be about
100000 Mr.. West will call meeting OF
the committee of one hundred IN a short
time.
Those present yesterday were James
Oyster, George Truesdell. w. II.
Moses, w. F. GUIDE, Louis P. Shoemaker,
John H. Magruder, and C. c. Glover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
GENERAL PALMER DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

ALBANY, n. Y, April 15.-John w.
Palmer, former secretary of state, died
at his home here after an Illness of
many months.
General Palmer was born on Staten
Island in 1912. When the rebellion broke
out he enlisted with the Ninety-first
Regiment. New York Volunteers, and
served with distinction throughout the
war When his company was mustered
out of service he was its commanding
officer.
In 1881 General Palmer was elected
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army,
and IN 1893 was the successful Republi-
can candidate for Secretary of State.
La this office he served two terms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
NELL AND WILSON
HOME FROM THE NORTH

Charles P. Neill vice president Of the
District Board OF Charities and chair
man of the committee on hospitals, and
George S. Wilson, secretary of the
board, have returned to the city after
a week spent in investigating emer-
gency hospital service in New York and
Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
EVENING PARTIES
MUCH ENJOYED

A largely attended meeting Of the
Star Pleasure Club was held in the par
lors of the home of Thomas Bresnahan,
fnaneia! secretary, at 906 c. street south
west, last night. The evening was given
up TO storytelling, the playing of games
and music.
Everyone present had an enjoyable
time. and refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the session.
Those present were the Misses Dora
I.anigan, May Lanigan, Katie Lanigan,
Vivian Sill, May Borst, Hannah 9res-
nahan, Annie Sheehan, Lottie Sheenan,
Blanche Lauck. Ella Lawlor, Teresa
Lawlor, Agnes Lawlor, Pearl Posey,
Mamie Collins, Edna Hayden, Marion
Marshall, Mary Shcehan, and the
Messrs. Raymond Codrfck, William Abb
lett, Richard Lipscomb John Quinn,
George Quinn, Harry Shugrue, Robert
Miller. John Sheehan, and John Petty.
A delightful entertainment was given
| Thursday evening by Miss Carrie O.
| Jackson, Of Mount Pleasant. grand
| daughter of Judge John j. Jackson, of
! West Virginia, in honor of Miss Marie
! e Miller, and Alexander G. Bentley
who will be the principals of an early
/ spring wedding.
| Part of the evening was devoted to
! the playing of games After the tally
! cards had been counted prizes We're pre-
| sented 10 the winners by the hostess
! When supper was announced. the party
marched to the diningroom, as they will
/ at the church at the wedding, marching
! around the room three times before be-
| ing served
Those present were Miss Marie Il. Mil
| Ter. Miss Mable A. Green, Miss Liade
| Waters Miss Maude Blaine, Miss Helen
| Cassin, Miss Edith lie Due. Miss Clara
| May Blake. Alexander q. Bentley, Wal
| lace Donald Mclean. Henry V. Tulloch
| Leon L. French, Foster r. Greene, and
| c. +. Miller.
! A pleasant surprise party was given
| A ]. May at his residence, POI Four
and-a-half street, South Washington
Thursday last when among the other
! features of entertainment was some Elk
| cellent music. A supper was served
| Among the number present We're Mr.
| and Mrs. Thomas Adams Mr. and Mrs
| William Drury, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
| May, Mr. and Mrs. Gross. Mr. and Mrs
| Nolte, Mr.. and Miss Bailey, Mr.. and
| Mrs. John Welsh Mr.. Vaughn, Mr. Sou
der, Mr. Miller. Mr.. Adams, and Mr.
! Bailey
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
BEGINS LAST YEAR
At ARMY'S HEAD
General Chaffee Passes His
Sixty-third Birthday.
MRS. SHAW AGAIN AT HOME
Sonora de Azpiroz Starts on Sad
Journey to City OF Mexico.
Other Gossip.

Today marks the entrance of Lieuten-
ant General Chaffee upon his last year
OF service at the head of the United
States army. He returned from New
York yesterday just in time TO enjoy
his birthday breakfast with his family.
General Chaffee is sixty-three years old.
and is today, despite Dr. Osler, as fine
and vigorous a specimen of soldierhood
as there is in the army.
The social life of the Chaffee's has
been the most marked feature CT WASH
ington society ever since his appoint
ment as Lieutenant General in Com
,nand of the United States Army, and
the prospect of but one more year Of
official entertainment in their hospitable
home Is not pleasant to society.
Lieutenant General Chaffee will leave
Washington Wednesday for tip of In
specdon 10 Indian Territory, Texas, and
other places. and In July. will 20 on a
trip OF inspection TO Alaska. Mrs.
Chaffee viii accompany HIM upon part
of the latter trip. but Will spend her
time in cruising while the Lieutenant
General is actually engaged in official
work.
Brigadier General and Mrs Gillespie
! will spend the summer In Europe, leav-
ing Washington some time in the near
future The retirement Of Brigadier
General Gillespie in August VIII be an
other decided loss to army circles. their
house having been the resort for promf-
nent society people for years past.
! The return of Mrs. Shaw, wife OF the
Secretary of the Treasury, to Washing
ton today was recognized by her many
| friends with floral tributes, and she
found her house converted into a bower
| of flowers upon her return. Mrs. Sha "
will refrain from all social duties fol-
the rest of the season and will probably
| leave the city much earlier than usual
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

While the engineers are discussing
whether the Panama Canal shall be on
the sea level or a sixty-foot level, the
people will be satisfied if it's done OH
the level, without qualification.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Texas is after the Beef trust again,
and now that the President has run all
the rabbits out of the State, what Will
the Texans do for fresh meat?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

.Jow that war news Is coming via
Chicago, Representative Hull doubtless
expects to see Il japanese feet running
ali over Lake Michigan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Perhaps when the ancient sage wrote
OF "a fat oily man of Cod he neglect
&c 10 foresee some ministers aversion
to Mr.. Roc6efeller's money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

After demonstrating the futility of the
Jiu-Jitsu neck position for pulling down
high fouls yesterday. Jake StahI covered
his bag satisfactorily by the old catch
as-catch-can method.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

a professor reports having found A.
100000 bacteria in one sample of milk,
but even bacteria shouldn't practice race
suicide on baby farm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

1t Will 6S noted that the President
did not think It necessary to urge irri-
CATION while he was in Kentucky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

The Irishmen are still clamoring for
homo rule which the Irish cook got
over here long ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

A Kansas court fined Carrie Nation
$3.50 yesterday for breaking the windows
of liquor house, but Mrs. Nation car
ried the matter off with a smile, and
arranged so that she wouldn't have. TO
pay the !inc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

If much more trouble blows out o.
Morocco's open door, they soon won't b,
able TO shut it too tight to please tn,
Kaiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Spring fever registers high this year.
DR. Wiley says it is caused by eatin-;
much fresh meat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

What can we do If everything is
taken from us?' ask the Winnebago In
dams, and the brutal authorities say
lido without"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Mr. Odeli is amused daily by the
vaudeville performances of Platt's Black
Council of Wallbutters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Just because the Nationals went down
stairs yesterday is no provocation for
the people to say they're III the cellar
again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

The Gar probably thinks the Rising
Sun casts remarkably long shadows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Four Johns Hopkins professors will
travel 3,0a miles TO have their portraits
made They're as foolish as they're
painted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Those who said the greater Tart of
the Russiap fleet would go to Saigon.
were right. rne hospital ship put in
there with the woe nded and scal ed-to-
death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15
Sonora de Azpiroz Missed.

Sonora de Azpiroz. widow of the late
Mexican ambassador. and her family
Will leave Washington today to start on
the sad journey TO their home in Mexico.
Their loss to Washington's official set
Will be keenly felt. for each member OF
the family holds a distinctive place in
the hearts of the people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Mrs Roosevelt, who has been absen
IN New York for a short visit, returne,
to Washington today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

captain and Mrs. Beach. VINO have a
house in II street this season, enter
tanned the Admiral of the Navy and
Mrs. Dewey at dinner last evening
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Mr. and Mrs. Barber left Belmont last
evening for Old Point, where they will
spend few days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Miss Lizzie Kessler, of Philadelphia,
who is the guest of Mrs. Robert Cohen.
l545 Roanoke street. will be al home to
her friends on Monday from to 6 and
TO 10 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Mrs Reed and Miss katherine Reed
widow and daughter of the late Speaker
hoinas b Reed are spending the
the Shoreham
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-15

Miss Reeds engagement TO Lieut., Ar
thur T. Balentine, of this city, inter
csts society.
Lieutenant Balentine is a son of Capt.
ID. Z. Balentine, and has seen service
IN the philippines. He is now stationed
at Fort Monroe, Virginia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
MONKEY BREAKS CIGARET
LAW AND is ARRESTED
South Bend, Ind, and Ends with
Peace Officers Laughing.

South Bend, Ind, May 5.-A prac
tical joker giving his name as John
Jones swore out a warrant before City
Judge George G. Feldman for the ar.
rest of Jocco Dooley, an employe of an
animal show, on a charge of smoking
cigarets. The complaint later was
transferred TO the court of Justice ].
n. Calvert and placed in the hands of
Constable CarskOdder to serve.
On his arrival at the show grounds.
after finding the manager and securing
the aid of two patrolmen, the consta-
bic gained entrance to the main tent
On entering, the officer was startled
by loud and angry cry. and halted.
looking squarely into the face of "Mr.
Dooley,' trained monkey. which even
at the time held a partially smoked
cigaret between his teeth.
The constable insisted that "DooIey''
20 to Jail with him. claiming that even
If ii were a monkey it should have
better judgment than to smoke cigarets
in Indiana. II was released later when
the manager paid Justice Calvert the
regulation fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
CHANGES OF naval CLASH
AGAIN APPEAR TO BE GOOD
ENDOWMENT OF A
MILLION GIVEN
Mccormick Theological Seminary al
Chicago Receives Substan-
tial Aid.

Chicago. May 5.-An endowment of
$1,000, 600 and a president formed a
double gift to Mccormick Theological
seminary announced yesterday.
At the meeting of the board of direc-
tors held Wednesday afternoon the
family of the late Cyrus II. Mccormick
gave the endowment of Sl.O00.0 600 TO
further the work of the institution.
The money is to be used in strengthen
ing the seminary in every branch of
its work.
The directors adopted a resolution
that $1.000.000 be raised for providing
scholarships for students. in view of
the fact that the proceeds of the new
endowment are not available for schol-
arships. Rev. James G. X Mcclure
was elected president of the seminary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
THUNDERSTORM ON
LOWER PENINSULA
Three Killed and Heavy Loss Caused
by Rain, Wind and Lightning
in Michigan.

Detroit, May 5.-The lower penin-
sula of Michigan was swept yesterday
by a storm that caused several deaths
by lightning and in the vicinity of
Grand Rapids resulted in nearly $780,
600 damage to green houses and peach
orchards from phenomenally heavy
hail. Near Hillsdale. Willis Swift and
his 2Oyear-old son, Claude. farmers,
were killed by lightning. The elder
victims body was consumed with the
barn in which they had taken refuge,
but the younger mans body was
snatched from the flames by neighbOrs.
Near Standish. Joseph Southword was
struck by lightning and killed while
walking along the railroad track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-05
TO DEVELOP PEAT BEDS
New Industry May Be Opened over in
Whiteside County.

The peat beds six or seven miles
east of Tampico along the Northwest
ern line may be worked and developed
according 10 II. A. Stilson formerly of
TampicO but now OF Sterling. Mr..
Stilson in company with a capitalist
recently investigated the peat beds
and found the quality 10 be excellent
and up TO the required standard for
manufacturing into briquettes. The
peat beds are from 10 To IL feet thick
another thing in favor OF the develop
ment Of these bOgs. The peat bed is
dug up ground fine. mixed with other
substances and pressed into bricks
ready to burn which are said TO be
superior TO hard coal for fuel purposes.
specially constructed machine does
the grinding ami pressing and Mr.. Still
son says things look favorable for the
opening up OF these beds.