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The Washington times., 1905-02-23
PRESIDENT SEES MAN
WHO NOMINATED PARKER

Martin W. Littleton, of Brooklyn. the
nsn who put Judge Parker In nornina-
tioI at the ST. Louis convention, shook
hands with President Roosevelt this
morning. With Mrs. Littieton he was
introduced to the President by Repre-
sentative Browniow of Tennessee. In
presenting Mr.. I1ittleton. who is a Ten
nesseean by birth, Mr. Rrowniow said:
Mr. President, I want to introduce
you to the man who is probably your
very best frteud-Martin w. LiItieton.
who nominated the man you defeated SO
easily last November.
The President greeted Mr. and Mrs.
Littleton cordially and laughed heartily
at the facetiodsness Of the Tennessee
Gems greS5man.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Nine Accidents.

auman nature remains as II
accidents are unavoidable.
ssIble for artificial guards
lie hand Of fool, o. for
counsel to put brains IL an enpty
head.
In all mines there is the chance
OF explosion either from gas, which
no known system of ventilation can
keep from accumulating, or from the
effect Of Gust, and the combustion
and jar that accompany blasting.
Safety lamps are provided, and BY
the use Of these tolerable immunity
from accident would be assured The
miners understand this, and yet such
is the reckiessness of some OF them
that they decline to take the most
ordinary precautions. They will ig-
mite the gas, slay themselves and
their fellows; and the worsd has an
other horror
OF course, in instances the laws are
disregarded by the managers OF 9
mine. and inspection is careless
When there has been great catas-
trophe it is essential to find out the
reasons, that repetition may be avoid
ed. If there are culpable owners theJ
should be punished without mercy
Generally, however, the culprit IS one
OF the dead There have been many
such. with this fate their portion, and
there is every reason to suppose there
will be many more.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
EVENING BY THE SEA.

The pale moon shines In the dark'ning
sky.
And q chill wind tells that the night
draws nigh:
And see-as the gray gloom stretches
far.
Yonder there glimmers the evening star.
And more stars gather. their watch to
keep:
But the waves are murmuring-
''Sleep. o sIeep!''
The cool wind means as it speeds away.
And sighs in vain for the fading day:
And dim with the dusk of immortal
night
The shapes familiar all steal from sight:
But over the beach the cold waves
weep.
Calling and whispering
''Sleep. o s1eep."
Over the stones of the white seashore.
They seethe and sob with a muffied
roar:
The moon looks down with its wan. pale
light,
And the foam CLEANS GOLD from the
mystic night:
While over and over. as they leap.
The waves keep murmuring-
sleep. o sieepi's
-Eleanor Myers. In New York Times.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
TURN vEREIM GIVES
GYMNASTIC EXHIBITION

The Columbia Turn Verein held its
senai-annual gynnastic exhibition and
hall last night at the society's hall,
Third and Pennsylvania avenue south
east. The large attendance taxed the
hall to the utmost.
Forty boys, ranging in age from six
to fifteen years; fifteen girls. from six
to fourteen years, and fifteen young men
offered entertainment. Tic younger boys
held the attention of the audience with
a tug of war. potato lad one-legged
races. and other feats. The girls, dressed
in regulation gymnasium suits. gave q
caIesfhenic drill and exhibitions Of run
ming g and broad jumping.
The young men performed different
feats of strength and skill and wound uE
with a series of ladder pyramids. After
The. gymnasium work was over the hal
was cleared and dancing was COM
menced and continued until late nouf
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
EoRFEITUREs.
TRIALS AND CONVICTIONS.
John ". Lee. S

That is all Nineteen Offenders
were allowed to forfeit collateral and
only one was brought to trial.
The twentieth might have escaped
also, had he chosen. But he did not
choose, because he had to face nine
teen charges. This man was found
guilty and fined S95, or So for each
case, and in default of paying those
fines he was sentenced to spend five
days IN the workhouse. Ultimately
the fine was reduced to S5 instead Of
S95, and an appeal was noted
The negro washerwoman, who was
fined s5-not for nineteen cases, but
for one case-because she could not
clean her pavement before o'clock
in the morning, was sentenced to
spend fifteen days in the workhouse
II she did not pay her fine.
It has been said the list was all.
On the contrary, it is only half the
story. In every case where forfeit
ures OF So or 81 are entered they
represent either five cases or four
cases against the person named
The forfeiture resolves itself, then,
into payment OF 50, and often only
81. for each offense.
What do the District Commission
ers-who are responsible for the Po-
lice CouTt-think OF all this?
What does Washington think OF it
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
HOUSE VOTES TO TURN
OVER THE OLD WAR FLAGS

The House has passed the resolution
authorizing the Secretary Of War to de-
liver to the proper authorities of the re-
spectiye States In which the regiments
which bore these colors were organized
the Union and Confederate battle flags
now In the custody Of the War De-
partnaent-
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
CHURCH WEDDING
IN MARYLAND

A pretty wedding occurred today at
the Dent Memorial Church, at Char
lotte Hail. Md. when Miss Susan Keech,
daughter OF Mrs. Oliver T. Keech, and
the Rev. James L. Martin were mar
ried. The bride is cne of the most popu-
lar girls IF lower Maryland, and the
groom is a minister OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

a New York paper makes the point
that General Washington weighed more
than Jeffries. However. he did not
weigh more It is hoped this fact will
not in any measure disturb the point In
question. which for some reason not ex-
planned is supposed by the paper TO
possess a value.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
ADMIRAL DEWEY
CANNOT ATTEND
Cancels Invitation to a Din
ner in New York.
FOSTER FAMILY IN MOURNING
German Ambassador and Wife Win
Spend a Few Days In
Philadelphia.

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey. who were to
have been the guests Of honor at the
dinner OF the officers and members or
the Entertainment Club IN New York
this evening at the Waldorf Astoria.
nave had to send their regrets Admiral
Dewey has been confined to his bed
Tor about three weeks and has been
entirely cut OF frc.n all social affairs.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
rs. ~ THE CIRCLE OF SOCIETY y

refreshments were served. Those pres
ent We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Darragh, Mr..
ard Mrs. Charles francis Crane. Misses
Matilda Chester, Henrietta Chester,
Edith Finch, Bessie Davis Lillian Arm
strong. Grace Cook, and Frank Creigh-
ten, ]. Harry Phillips, and Charles Dem
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
NIGHT WAS GAY
IN SOCIAL REALM
Many Dinners and Teas In
vite Smart Set.
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR HOST
Lady Durand Receives Guests at the
Bachelors CotiIlon-Gossip
of the Capital.
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR HOS

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayor des Planehes entertained at din
ner last night at the embassy, the draw
ing rooms baing tasteful1y decorated
with palms ana cut flowers. Baroness
Mayor welcomed her guests in a gown
of black net paiiietted in jet and ga
Eiture of Venetian lace.
The guests were the Chinese minister,
Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng: the VICE
President elect and Mrs. Fairbanks. Mr..
and Mrs. PadeIford, Mr.. and Mrs. Le-
gare, Nr and Mrs. Frank Ellis, Miss
Berry, Mrs. Nicholas Fish, Mr.. Sechen-
dorf, Lieut. Ulysses S. Grant. Sd, and
Signor Montagna, Of the Italian En-
bassy.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Frau Won Hebbingllaus, of the Gesman
Embassy. who has been having very de-
hghtful at homes on Mondays, has dis
continued them for the season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Members of the Panama commission
announce themselves as pleased with
the work OF the body It is cheering to
learn that the outfit is not without ad-
inirers.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The president of Amherst is reported
as having solicited east-on evening
clothes for students who want to shine
socially and lack the price. Here Is a
chance to give higher education a boost.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Jesse M Wilson, Miss Wilson
and Mrs w H Shir-cIiff will not be al
home today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Points IN Paragraphs.

Not being permitted to partition China,
the powers propose to hold 1t Up.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Hannah Elias has been given iGdicial
permission to keep old man Platt's
money. In a financial way there IS not
a thing the matter with Hannah.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Does Senator Plat expect anybody to
rise up and designate him an ainspira-
ton? 90
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Suggestion is made that ropes by which
painters are suspended be subjected TO
rigid examination. There should be no
necessity for making this suggestion TO
the painters.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
TWO PERSONS BEYOND REASON.

There be two individuals who cannot
be reasoned with-a girl in love and
man who Is determined to run for an
ofrice.-New Orleans P'cayune.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Roosevelt is having the gown
she will wear during the inaugural ex-
ereises made IN Washington. but the
material for. her ball gown has been
sent to New York uodiste.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

One Silyerberg. arrested in New York,
complains that the police are prejudiced
against him. Well, g criminal career
persistently followed does sometimes re-
suit this way.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

If the present shake-up IN party lines
continues we may find some of the mem
bers of the old Southern Democracy en-
terfng the Republican ranks.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Peace is wanted in the Orient. but each
side Is willing TO fight a little longer for
the desired brand of it.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Among the people who viii not be at
the dock to wave adieu to Mr.. Wynne
Will be Mr.. Bristow.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Germany and France have both given
US something now. but the belief IN the
large Eavy has not been weakened.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Emma Luckett and Mrs. L. Fleet
Lucl1ett will not be at home today OF
account of illness.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The Rev. Parkhurst ought to be In
duced to take charge of the New York
police force. All he would have to do
to make 1t perfect would be to live up
TO his theories.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Senator and Edrs. Burrows were among
the dinner hosts last night, entertaining
Senator and Mrs. Taliaferro, OF Florida
Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Oliver,
General and Mrs. ster1ibers. ex-Gov-
ernor and Mrs. Merriam, DR.. and Mrs
Teunis Hamlin. and Representative and
Mrs. Sibley.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. D. AgneW Greenlees, OF 1886 Thir-
tieth street. viii be at home today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs John M Thurston will be at home
today from to o'clock.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. F'remont-Smith, 1713 I stree
northwest, Will not receive today, bu
will resume her days at home ol
March 2.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Father Gapon declares that Czarism is
| dead. but just the same seems glad to
be out Of its jurisdiction.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Lucas p Loving, Of 1905 Nine
teenth street northwest, VII be unable
to receive today, but Will be at nomt
Thursday, March 2, for the last time this
season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Hoch's magnetism does not seem TO
work on the police.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Miss Boswell and Miss Wood will re-
ceive on Friday afternoon with Mrs
roster at the Portner for the last time
this season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Rutherford Corbin, son Of Mai. Gen.
Ell. C. Gorhsn, Z. s. A, has for some
time beer the guest Of Colonel Ed
wards, L. s A., at his Massachusetts,
avenue home.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. H. Conquest Clarke, I752 n street
! win be at home Saturday, February 25
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs N. o. Messenger win not be at
home today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. F. W. Pratt viii not be at home
today. She is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Dickins. in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Policeman Roper, fined $50 Tor crueity
TO horse, ought to pay to the occasion
the tribute Of a neatly worded resigna-
ton
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. William II. Mcclure. of the High
lands. will not be at homa today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs Clarendon and Miss Smith, of 81
s street northwest, Will be at home to-
Whitcomb and Miss Whitcomb, of Chi
cago.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Stockton Voorhees, will not be al
home today, but viii receive next Thurs
| day, March 2
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Miss Morgan. OF New York. has ar
rived for visit Of several weeks to
Justice and Mrs Brown.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. d. Percy Hickling will not be al
home today, but win have with her next
Thursday Mrs. William A. stone, OF
Pittsburg, Pa. who is her guest.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Perhaps the Russian officers at San
francisco broke their parole because
that city IS so close to Japan
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Capt. and Mrs. George Gibbs are Civ
ing series Of Saturday night dinners
at the Brunswick, where they are lo-
Gated for the winter.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Charles kaufman, of Eighteenth
street, will not receive tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The American Society OF Plate En-
gravers has issued invitations for It's
annual ball, TO be givefS at Nataonai
Rifies Arr1ory. Saturday evening, Feb
rlIary %. from to II O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
EUCHRE PARTIES
MUCH ENJOYED

The Misses Francis, Nettie. and Nellie
Grossart entertained quite a number of
their friends at d euchre last night at
their home. 1905 Ninth street northwest.
The drawing room was tastefully dec
GRATED in patriotic colorsl and a beau
tifol american flag, made, of red, white.
and blue flowers, presented by Miss
Minnie Grossart. a sistersof the yosng
entertainers, brought forth many com
rIimeuts- There were about thirty
guests present.
After the euchre refreshments were
served. The patriotic color scheme was
even carried OUT with the refreshments,
which were made as much like the
American flag as possible.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

After ALL the only real trouble with
those Panama fees was their lack of
magnitude.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

A very delightful George Washington
progressive euchre was given last even
ing by Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Crane,
at the Lorraine. 1904 Park street. Eight
couples were present, and .hatchets"
were trumps. The tally cards were par
tieuIarly novel, bearing a small hatchet,
two flags. and a picture of George
Washington anon them. Prizes We're
won by Miss Bessie Davis, Miss Matilda
Chester, and Samuel Darragf1. Elegant
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs Clarence Rheem will be at home
today for the last time this season. and
Will have with her Miss Dalzell, OF
Reading Pa
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Hunter Doll, OF 1894 S street, will
| receive today for the last time this sea-
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The college library was tastefully dec
Grated in the national and Columbian
women coloTs. and the university flag
Ia buff and blue and the new SEAL which
Had been presented at the convention in
the morning by Frederick d. owen, were
hung in prominent place, attracting
much comment and admiration. Miss
McWiliianl. president of Columbian
women, received the guests and pre-
sented them to President Necdham,
while the past presidents, Mrs. Hodg-
kins, Mrs. Sheete. Mrs. Carroll, Miss
Hazelton. and Miss HoiDrook assisted In
the duties of hospitality
Mrs. Munroe. chairman of the enter
tainment COMMITTEES. and corps of
young ladies served refreshments. with
Mrs. Earnest pouring tea and Miss Alice
Slater dispensing grape, juice. The
girls glee cub of the college rendered
several very pretty selections, and Miss
Frances Bethune, who possesses a rich
and sympathetic contralto voice, gra-
ciously sang several solos. The tea was
q fitting and most brilliant termination
TO this first ceie bratton Of the I'D of
February as red-letter day In the life
OF the George Washington University.
One of the prettiest of the social
events Of yesterday was at home
given by Mrs. S. A. Sanger. Miss Sang
or, Mrs. Z. L. Watkins. and Mrs. f. E.
watkins. at 1920 Connecticut avenue.
The decorations of the drawing rooms
and dining room were in palms and cut
flowers with flags and sugges tons OF the
day in cherries hatchets, and other ap-
| propriate ernblems. Mrs. c. II. McCon-
| nell ofas1hicago. Mrs. Watkins guest,
assistedYi III the reception. The Others
were Miss Kent. Mrs. Walter c. Allen,
| Mrs. Edward Robinson, Mrs. Boyd Tay-
| 1or. Miss Liilian stone. Miss Marie Mac
Naughton and MISS Mccormick.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

To get out OF politics is not difficult.
| Now, there's Odell.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

March will please come IN lamblike
end first
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Charles H. Darling, on 1S2o y
street northwest, will receive tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Several gentlemen quite prominent In
public affairs have not yet been men
toned as Presidential possibilities. How
ever, the turn of each will come.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Griffin Halstead viii be at hons
today for the last time this season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Strasburger, of Co
1unbia read, have as their guests Vie
tor Strasburger and daughters. Misses
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Leon Tonriner has as her guest
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

News items: THE people of Kansas do
not like that oily manner OF Mr.. Racke-
feller." 1.-THE people In Chicago will
soon be sending Mr.. Armour packing"
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

other hosts of last evening were Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Harlow, who gave a
young peoples dinner previous to 1he
bachelors cotillon.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
Shaw were among the guests entertain
ed at dinner last night by Senator and
Mrs. Wetmore.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The hospitable home Of Gen. and Mrs.
John w. Foster has been thrown into
mourning by the sudden death from
heart trouble of the Generals sister.
Mrs Guild Copeland, Of Columbus, Ohio.
General Foster has gone TO Ohio and will
cancel his trip TO Porto Rico.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The counselor of the French Embassy
and Nine des Portes entertained infor-
lnaIiy at dinner last night
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
President Needham a Guest.

President Needham was the guest Of
honor at a beautiful George Washington
tea yesterday afternoon. given by the
Columbian Women, when the friends OF
the faculty of George Washington Uni
versity and an interesting lot of people
generally attended.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Rear Admiral and Mrs. MCGOWAN en-
tertained a dinner party last night.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

aGr. and Mrs. James Robert TindIe.
Of LewiekIey, Pa. are guests at 1897 K
street. the home of Mrs. TindIe.s par
ents. Senator and Mrs. Knox. They
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Miss AImy has left Washington for
Boston. to visit Mrs. Brewster, wife OF
DR.. Brewster
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Foraker win receive today for the
last time this season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Merrill, of New York, who ha!
taken house in Washington, enter
tanned at luncheon for Mrs Niehola:
Brown. of New York. yesterday.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
RECEPTIONS OF
THE MID-WEEK

Mrs. Depew will not receive again tn
season.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Bachelors CotilIon.

Lady Durand received the guests for
the Bachelors at their cottlion at the
New Willard last evening when 800 So
ciety people enjoyed TIE hospitality Of
these popular hosts.
The three sets Of fayors consisted OF
large straw hats trimmed IN roses.
handkerchief and cravat cases, work
baskets, and small baskets of pink and
white carnations.
The committee for last nights cotiiion
included George Howard. Major Charles
L. McCawIey, Lee Phillips, ]. Van Ness
Philips, Capt. j. c. Gilmore, jr.. and
Reginald HuidekopeF-
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The German Ambassador and Baron
ess Won Sternburg are IN PhiIadelphia
for a few days.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs Raymond A. Patterson
had as their dinner guests last night the
Commissioner of Pensions ana MRS
Warner. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Hyde,
Mr.. and Mrs. P b. Hills. Mrs. j. c.
O'Ilauehlin, Representative George r.
Fross. and MT. and Mrs. Ira BENEFIT.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Fairbanks entertained at small
tea Yesterday afternoon complimentary
to her daughter-in-Iaw, Mrs. Warren
Fairbankss who viii be her guest for the
next two weeks. This young matron,
who is very pleasantly remembered as
a bride of last year, when she passed a
month in Washington, wore superb
gown of Irish lace, made over chiffon
ing TO her blonde beauty.
In the tea room Miss Sheriff. and Miss
Ida Thompson did the honors of a round
table decorated IN true Washington's 5
BIRTHDAY style, with a cherry tree as a
centerpiece. Mrs. Fairbanks was fur
ther assisted by her daughter. Mrs. Tim
mons, and Miss Boardman. The guests
were limited to less than 100 young peo-
pie, representing official and resident So
ciet-.
The chief event Of today's social cal
erdar will be the musicale at Rausch-
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Alger will not receive today.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

Mrs. Ayres. widow of the late General
Ayres, with her daughter, Miss Julieete
.Ayres. Is stopping at the Arlington for
the remainder of the season
The Washington times., 1905-02-23

The chief event of today's social cal
endar will be the musicale at Rausch-
ers, where the Misses Kieckhoefer will
give a program OF violin. cello, and
piano numbers, assisted by Mrs. Martha
S. Gielow in her recital OF songs and
stories of the old South.
The Washington times., 1905-02-23
Some Personal Gossip.

Miss Mary HeinzeIrnan, daughter OF
the late General HeInzelman, is lfvsna
at 1717 y street, and viii receive in
formally Tuesdays in February
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-22
NELSON TO THE RESCUE.

Senator Nelson has earned the eternal gratitude of the people of this part of Alaska. Even though the bill intended to promote freer trade with tine people of the out ; de may fail to become law at this session of congress. it will have an immediate moral effect, and will demonstrate that men at Washing ton understand the situation here
 If ever oppressive customs regu- lations were inexcusable this Is a case ill point. They are detrimen- tai alike to the consumers here and the producers and manufacturers ill the States. The delays and vex. atious and inconvenienCes, more than the cost, tend to restrict pros- pecting and impede development.
 Even the great company which has heretofore controlled the carry. ing trade of the region would for the less of its monopoly find some compensation in the revived energy that would undoubtedly result from change from an artificial to a nat ural system of business.
 Senator Nelson has grasped the situation: he will doubtless have the presidents approval, and he ought to receive the plaudits of the people of Alaska and of the States.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-22
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH
 DAY.

This is Washington's birthday. He was born Feb. 22, 1732.
 It his life and times taught the world any lesson of lasting useful ness, it is that, sometimes. violent resistance is better than nerveless submission. and that the lion half of human nature is a more potent moral factor than the lamb half.
 The world has constantly to un- learn the teaching of numerous class of philosophers who deny to mankind the right to resist oppres- sion, and who. by human law, en- deavor to stay the retributive jus tice which is an unalterable result of omnipotent law.
 To some minds Washington must remain a traitor; to others he is one of the world wisest and best pa trio,s. To Us here on this frigid fringe of the continent which gave him birth his public and private life ought to be an inspiration and a hope.