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The Washington times., 1905-06-08

James G. Traylor, leader of the choir.
knew what was what He, however. did
Snyder.
The good rector. was puzzled and
grievcd for several days. Then u2ht
broke On the horizon.
yesterday noon DR.. Snyder was called
TO the church 10 join Miss Dobbins and
Henry Bel, OF this city, in wedlcck.
pesertion No checked off
Three hours later when the rec,or
wac eonsfatalating himself on having
found the reason for one bacI<sii6eris
action, he was summoned to the hone
of Miss Mary HAYWOOD To marry her to
John Snyder. Light began to shine ia
on the good rector. He paced hack tn
bis study, smiling kindly upon the
world.
The Third Wedding.
Another call came, however. At 1:O
O'clock last evening Miss Blanche Baker
and John f. Mcuiden drove up tn hos
door in carriage. A few minutes later
the rector accompanied them to the
church. where ne married them
All five assertions accounted for.
Now the choir warts more singers, es-
ones that 81 more Of the members ara
1t Is explained that the remaining
singers are delaying their MARRIAGES
long enough to allow the congregation
and The choir to recover from the shock
Of the desertion OF the first five.
Cupid IS no respecter OF persons.
The Rev. Dr. Snyder has hardly re-
covered from the blow yet.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
CHOIR is DISRUPTED
BY TINY DAN CUPID
Three Girls and Two Men Resign Sing Domestic Duets
One Gets Husband Elsewhere, While the Others
Pair Off in Matrmony

The god of love hides In a hymnbook
and shoots his arrows ii an organ loft
with unerrins aim.
Cupid, taking advantage of the ia
yored month OF June and the excellent
opportunity offered him by the constant
association caused by people who sing
together. has played havoc with the
choir of the Episcopal Church of the
Incarnation, of which the Rev William
Taylor Snyder is rector
Five designations
A few days ago five members of his
choir handed In their designations 20
DIR. Snyder. The rector was dumfound-
ed by the blow to his singing force.
Mayhap q telI-tale blush mantled the
notice. Perchance. there fingered In
cheeks of the resigners. If So he did not
their eyes the light of happiness. In his
Innocence, If he saw 1t, he may have
construed It as mere rejoicing over re-
lease from the duties of singing.
Those who resigned were Miss Mar
garet Dobbins, Miss Mary Haywood.
Miss Blanche Baker, John Snyder, and
John Fletcher Mot-!den. All quit the
choir to sing domestic duets
Rector Corfounded.
But for a while the rector knew moth
ing OF the wherefore of the wholesale
desertion from choir duties. He was ac-
cordingly sad-at a loss to construe such
tacksliding.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
The Choir Invisible.

Harmony and Hymen, Cupid and
choirs, June and joy, have long been
associated in the public mind; but
seldom have they been joined in such
an ecstatic epithalanium as peacea-
bly, to render mute the songs of an
entire church and rapturously to
translate a white-robed choir into in
visibility. The following news item
discloses a case of sight unseen and
songs unsung in q local choir that
is without a parallel:
Five of the choir have resigned to take
up the more exacting duties of household
affairs, and the congregation Will nave
ing until a new chorus is secured The
pastor of the church was not taken into
the tender confidence of the loving
singers until he was called upon to seal
their happy doom with his blessing.
The leader of the choir is said to have
been in the secret all along and, 1t is
limited. has helped Hymen and harmony
by ranging Doris side by side with ANA
dor. His Indifference to the concerted
detection of his choir has been attribut-
ed by some to his devotion TO the higher
harmonfcs and the profound knowledge
of thorough-bass which absorbed his
lief that If they deserted his leadership
for that of Cupid the punishment would
fit the crime
Four more singers are expected to
desert, and the vacancies thus created
will be eagerly sought by the tender and
enthusiastic young men and maidens of
the congregation, for there Is believed
to be an occult and benign influence at
work in that choir that rapidly attunes
hearts to beat as one and souls to pant
voiceless song.
What more tender than this vision
of youthful singers leading the devo-
tions of whole congregation in their
songs of praise, the melting harmonies
and liquid melodies of which were in
duced by the touch of a gentle hand
or the glance of loving eye. How
sweet to think q the shy Daphne
holding the insistent Apollo aloof
with a psalter in quarto; how thrill
ing to imagine the coy arts Of
Amaryllis as she nestles closer to
the handsome baritone and her fingers
fee his on the outer side of the Songs
of Love:'
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
TRY TO HOLD TOGETHER
ROYAL ARCANUAITES
Advanced Rates Said Now to Be
Higher Than Schedule of Old
Line Companies.

NEW YORK. June s.-Strenuous efforts
are being made to hold in line the East
ern members of the Royal Arcanum af-
fected by the recent decision Of the
supreme council in Boston to raise in
surance rates.
Although little information is availa-
BILE 1t is declared that the rates, which
were formerly lower than those OF the
old line life companies, win after the
re-adJustment be higher than those
companies.
1t is understood that the term rate for
q man at the age OF forty will be in
creased from $l4.70 to s24 per 81, 900. The
rate at the age of thirty which has
heretofore been $9.72 will be more than
doubled. or will be from 40 to 60 per
cent higher than the old companies rate.
The explanation offered is that the in
surance feature Of the order has been
based upon faulty mortuary tables and
the change is absolutely necessary.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Seaports.

There may be nothing beyond a
mere coincidence in time connecting
Russia's willingness to ask what
Japan's peace terms are and the Sc
cession Of Norway from its union
with Sweden. However, Russia and
Sweden are none too warm in their
affections one for the other, and what
is more important Russia needs what
Norway has, ice-free ports. This.
taken in connection with the pros-
pective loss of Russia's Eastern
ports on the Pacific ocean, may make
interesting reading in the near future
and may explain the apparently mex
plicable folly of Russia in continuing
to wage a war in which she must lose.
1t is possible that the psychological
moment has arrived when Russia may
lind it to her interest to cut off her
Pacific seaboard, which has been the
cause OF SO much bloodshed, and to
devote her energies to getting control
OF Norway and its outlets to the sea.
Ills Soa1SStiOa nc lines Qe-
sires to quote letter from one of it's
readers:
The masses of Russia today are
emotional and imaginative. Russia is
just where Europe was three or four
centuries ago. Races emerge from the
imaginative stage chiefly through
commerce; seaports OF their equiva-
Tents are necessary in effecting such
changes, and time and again Russia
has fought desperately in order to
acquire outlets for her trade. But she
has not yet the strength to expand to
the sea in the face Of the united ep-
position of the nations.
Until the so-called civilized powers
take their hands from the throat Of
the Muscovite, Russia cannot become
progressive in the modern sense of
the word Commerce is necessary to
civilization, seaports or their equiva-
tents necessary to commerce But the
family of nations cannot permit Rus
sia to acquire seaports, because in
doing SO they would sacrifice their
own interests. Had Russia acquired
Constantinople during the Crimean
war she would ere this have become
commercial, but with commerce must
go the sins and weaknesses of COM
mercial DEVELOPMENT"
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Beriah wilkins.

In the death of Beriah Wilkins the
city of Washington loses one of its
ablest and most active residents.
AS the proprietor and editor of the
Post his influence fc- the welfare of
the District has been pronounced, and
beneficial, and his broad-minded
policy and wide sympathy with all
that makes for advancement has rails
ed the reputation of that paper to it's
present high plane
AS man he was held in high
esteem by all who knew him and the
weight Of his personal influence has
always been, given to every move
ment for the benefit of the charities
and public improvements of the city.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
In st. Andrews Church.

One of the prettest wedding ceremo-
nies of the month took place last night
at st. Andrews I.-urch, at Fourteenth
and Corcoran streets. where Miss VIZ
einia Small Denny and Hermann Will
helm Birgfeld. CT the Panama Canal
Commission, were married by the Rev
George Calvert Carter. the rector Of ST.
Andrews. in the presence Of a fash
ionable congregation, which filed the
church to the doors.
The chancel and altar were beauti-
fully decorated in white peontes. roses
and carnations, and the music consist
ed of a full choral service
The vested choir met the bridal process
sion at the door, and led the way TO
the ohancel, singing Faithful and
True" The ushers. who followed. were
Frank Birgfeld, Arthur Fowl. and Dr.
A. D. Mckenzie. all OF this city. and P.
Sherry, of Baltimore They We're fol-
lowed by three bridesmaids-Miss Grace
Eirgfeld, the sister Of the bridegroom, {,
Miss Mamie Eidmdn. and Miss Clara
Denny. The first two wore modish
gowns of light blue tulle over taffeta.
and carried white sweet peas while the
maid OF honor. who was the brides sis
ter, wore white embroidered nouSseline
and white tulle, and carried lavender
tinted sweet peas.
The young bride, escorted by her
father, wore gown entirely of lace,
skirt cut with a deep lace flounce to
the knees and the high bodice composed
entirely Of lace and tulle. She wore a
tulle veil with orange blossoms and car
lied lilies of the valley and Bride roses.
She was met at the chancel by the
bridegroom and his brother, Bertram
Birgfeld, the latter serving as best man.
The ceremony was followed by a re-
ception at the home of the brides pa
rents, on L street Here the decorations
were as elaborate as at the church.
white and green being the color scheme
ir the parlors. with pink in the dining
room.
Assisting in the reception, In addition
to Mrs Denny and her daughters. were
Mrs Frank Birgfeld. sister-in-law of
the groom; Mrs. Crawley. Mrs. William
H Franklin, Miss Ruth Griffith and
the Misses Addie and Maud Spies.
Mr.. and Mrs Birgfeld left later for Il
short trip but Will return 10 Washing
expect to make their home after July 10
A pretty wedding of last night was
that of Miss Eleanor 7. Washington,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B.
Washington. Of this city. TO Harrie
which took place at the residence of the
brides parents. 203 East Capitol street
In the presence of small Invited com
pany. the Rev. Freeland Peters. rector
of ST. Marks Church, Capitol Hill, off,
ciating The bride was attended by her
sister Miss Rebecca Washington, while
George Forbes, of Baltimore, served as
best man FOR his brother.
The wedding sowA was white silk,
trimmed In lace and tulle. with which
was worn tulle veil fastened -
coronet of orange blossoms. Miss Re-
becca Washington wore a dainty gown
of pink-tulie over talfeta and carried
pink sweet peas
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
y IN THE CIRCLE or SOCIETY,"

ven, held in place by lilies Of the valley,
ana carried shower bouquet of lilies
OF the valley and white sweet peas. Tho
nIaiu OF honor was gowned in white silk
nun. eiaboratelv trimmed in Valen-
ciehnes lace, and carried white sweet
peas The brides mother wore white
'o1Ie ana "a-ried lavender sweet peas.
me ceremony was followed by a re-
Septlon to the wedding party at the
nome or the brides mother. 1913 Fiji
teenth street northwest. which was pret-
uiy decorated with ferns. palms. and
Wnite howers. The presents received
were many and beautiful
MT and Mrs. Baldwin departed on a
touI OF several weeks and upon their
return VIII make their home at the Iowa.
The marriage of Miss Elsie Ritten-
mouse, daughter of Maj. B. F. Rftten-
mouse. u s. A. took place yesterday af-
ternoon at the residence OF the brides
on Twenty-first street, but was
attended only by the immediate rela-
tEes OF the bride and a few close
Trends. The bride was unattended and
was given away by her father. Charles
Christian acted as best man. The Rev.
Charles c. Pierce, u. S. A, chaplain at
Fort Myer. officiated
No additional guests were invited to
the wedding breakfast, after which the
bride and bridegroom left for California,
the former being stationed at Fort Ben
icia.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Baldwin, oolverton.

An attractive wedding Tuesday even
ing was that Of Miss Mary Lee Wool
verton and Charles Erwin Baldwin, at
ST. Andrews Church. the Rev. Mr.. Car
ter, rector of the church, officiating, The
company were seated by c. M. Robin
son. Robert c. Howard. Paul II. Mon
cure. and Marion Tolson. all OF Wash
ington. The bride was accompanied to
the altar by her mother. preceded by
her sister. Miss Efie M. Woolverton, as
maid of honor The groom was attend
ed by William F. Kirk, of Washington.
The wedding music was played by Her
mann l.. Am!ss.
The bride was attired in white chiffon.
built on white satin. trimmed with
duchesse lace. She wore white tulle
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
MARINE BAND CONCERT
AT WASHINGTON BARRACKS

The Marine Band, under the direc-
ton of Walter F. Smith, VIII give a
concert this afternoon, beginning at 5
o'clock, at the Washington Barracks,
with the following program:
March, with Trumpet and Drum
Weldon
Overture. Raymond" Thomas
Three Melodies, Moon Moths. .Kussner
Cornet solo. Three Star Polka. .Bagley
(By requeSD
Musician Edward B. Llewellyn.
Caprice, Petit BiJouterie" .Bohm
Twostep Coax Me" Jilzer
Mosaic. Robin Hood. de Koven
The Star-Spangled Banner Key
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
ROLLER SKATER MADE.
INSANE BY A FALL

ALBANY. June 8---The sudden insan-
ity of De Witt Ottman, of this city,
who became violent in New York city
during his wedding trip and In week
died in a sanitarium at Stamford Conn,
Is now ascribed to an injury he received
about month ago by fall at roller
skating rink in Troy.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

1.-The Kaiser. ] am told. is highly fiat
tered to be hkened to Theodore Roose-
velt." says Colonel Watterson. thus
showing he stands in better with foreign
than with the domestic rulers.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Moroccan affairs drove Delcasse to
resigning his job and made Won Bueiow
prince, all Of which shows how the
Kaiser feels about It.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

have been in Denrdson. Iowa. since last
Thursday, where they went to attend
the wedding CT friend. They are eX,
pected back next Monday They Will
then remain IN w Wasn1ingsd3nh 1 g3nh apoue tsIoe theV
will al leave for their summer home on
the coast of Maine.
Miss Dorothy Loud. daughter Of
Lieut.. Col and Mrs. john S. Loud. left
Washington this morning for west
Point. where she viii attend the. grad
uating exercises, Before returning tc
fer home che will visit friends IN New
York State.
Mrs. John E. Reybrrn left Washington
last night for her summer home in New
London, Conn.
Will Go to Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Ddeterich, Of
1903 East Capitol street. together with
Miss Anita and Master Louis Dieterich.
Will leave Washingto next Wednesday
for an extended trip TO Germany and
Switzerland to attend the graduation
exercises OF Miss Irene Dieterich. who
has been studying TIE past two years
at the Royal ConSer yatory Of Music in
Stuttgart, Germany. Miss Irene ex-
poets to return to the city about Sep
tember ! next
Mr.. and Mrs Walter D. Wilcox, who
| returned from Cuba recently and have
been the guests of Mrs Whfttemore at
the Arlington for the past week. left
Oh Tuesday for Banff Springs in the
Canadian Rockies. where they will
Srend the summer.
Mr.. and L1rs. Whittemore will sail for
Europe en- June H. They VIII be abroad
all summer and expect to spend much
Of the time at Bad Nauheim-
TietIt GreenyfIIo EForfaScua II G
former aide at tie White House. left
yesterday for New York 10 sail June 13
on the Kaiser Wilhelm H After three
months absence abroad Lieutenant
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

The Kentucky man who knocked out
his wife teeth because she fixed salad
wrong will probably put up the defense
that he wanted to save her the trouble
of proving IL was good.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Washington's chair has been sold for
g 500. which Is a bagatelle to what some
gentlemen would give TO sit on Roose-
yelt's lid.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Secretary Taft, having decided that he
has incurred the enmity of enough rail-
road men to be sure of the Presidency,
says he had rather be President than
ridden free
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
A swede has been arrested

A Swede has been arrested because he
loudly proclaimed that he had been sent
from Sweden to marry Miss Roosevelt
Good work Norway-secede from such
people every chance you get
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
Will Wed Miss Dabney

{ The Washington friends of Robert D.
Wrenn will be interested IN his ap-
preaching marriage to Miss Grace Dab
ney. which is to take place in New York
on June T. Mr.. Wrenn is a Harvard
man and great favorite. He has ac-
quired fame as a tennis player, and for
some time past he has been the cham
pion-
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
POPE RAISES BURTzELL
TO RANK OFgMDNSIGNOR

NEW YORK, June s.-The Pope has
elevated to the rank of monsignor the
Rev DR.. Richard Lalor Burtzeu, who
because of his espcusal of the cause OF
the Rev DR.. McGlynn was exiled from
New York In 1890 by Archbishop Corri-
gan
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

An end seat hog Is man who's get
ting even for all the time he had to ride
to office standing up last winter.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Can 1t be possible that such common
thing as an embeZzier has been round
IL the Smithsonian INSTITUTION?
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Mr. and Mrs Samuel J. l;I,se-. Of
1880 First street northwest, viii be at
home Sunday, June IL, fror. 10 10 p.
m, IN honor of the confirmation II Of their
son, Louis
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
CINCINNATI HONORS
MISS ROOSEVELT
Principal Guest in Party at
Country Club.
ATTENDS A BASEBALL GAME
Countess Cassini Said to Be Ill in
Paris With Scarlet Fever.
Social Gossip.

Miss Roosevelt expects to conclude
her Cincinnati visit tomorrow, after Il
delightful round OF entertaining there
as the guest Of Mrs. Buckner We Hing
ford and the latter's brother. Represen-
tative Nicholas I.ongWorth
a garden party yesterday from to
CLOCK served to introduce the President s
daughter to Cincinnati society, she and
Mrs. Wallingford receiving alone out CT
doors. Last night Miss Roosevelt was
the guest Of honor at Country Club
dinner at which Miss Anne Harrison
was hostess.
A dispatch from the Queen City SAYS
among other things that Mr.. Longworth
and Miss Roosevelt -'had lunch alone to-
gefher today at The Pillars, one of the
places at the Country Club The pro-
gram for this afternoon Includes at
tendance at the professional baseball
game. the occasion having been dcsis-
mated Alice Roosevelt Day.
News was received at the Russian en-
bassy late last night that Countess
Marguerite Cassini Is Ill in Paris sui
fering with Scarlet fever Count Cas-
sini has not heard yet whether his
daughters condition is serious
Secretary and Mrs. Taft. who return
ed from Hot Springs. Va, yesterday.
viii leave Washington Monday for West
FONT TO attend the graduating exercises.
as the Secretary viii deliver the di.
plomas.
Secretary and Mrs Hay sailed from
liverpool yesterday on the White Star
line steamer Baltic. They left London
IN royal car which Vas attached to
thei boat train for their convenience by
the company Among the friends who
saw them of We're Ambassador and Mrs
Whitelaw Reid.
Joseph II. Choate. former ambassador
TO the Court of ST. James, passed
through Great harrington, Mass. last
night on the way to his country home,
Navamkeag in Stockbridge He was ac.
Choate.
Mrs M. A. McCulloch, widow of Capt
Charles McCulloch. u. s. A, has as her
guest her daughter hyrs II n Coptar
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Beef trust men know better than
Postoffice men how to keep from being
brought TO trial
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Philadeiphians are saying Senator
Penrose viii be the prayer leader when
his election time comes around.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Presidential booms that have so long
to run may get winded.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Mr.. and S1rs. Louis Keonigsberg, who
have been travelling in the East for the
past two months, returned to rhci- hc,Ie
in Chicago yesterday
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Miss Zella Bayesdorfer, of Philadcl-
phia, is in town TO be the guest of Miss
Helen Luchs for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Secretary Shaw is in Atlanta Ga. on
the way to Jacksonville. where he is
to deliver a speech. The Misses Shaw
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Miss Edna Hirshinger. OF Charlotte.
N &c, who has been the guest Of Miss
Miriam Prince, has returned TO her
The Washington times., 1905-06-08
HAPPY COURTSH|PS
END IN MARRIAGE
Brides as Sweet as the
Roses of June.
UNITED IN CHURCH AND HOME
Many Couples Start Auspiciously on
the Domestic Sea Here and
Elsewhere.
UNITED IN CHURCH AND HOME

A pretty romance, which had its in
eeption In the Philippines, was brought
t. a happy conclusion yesterday in the
marriage at St. Johns Church Of Miss
Eugenia NJ. Ward, of New York, and
Walter H. Ferguson, of the Bureau of
InSuIar Affairs, War Department
Miss Ward arrived in Washington
yesterday and the ceremony was per-
formed almost Immediately. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferguson twill reside at Woodley.
About four years ago, while Miss
Ward was serving as an army nurse in
the Philippines. she met Mr.. Ferguson,
then an employe Of the Civil Service
Commission. The romance thus begun
was continued after Mr.. Ferguson re-
turned to America, a little more than a
year ago. Miss Ward came to this
country only recently, and II was de-
cided to have the marriage celebrated
in Washington.
Miss Mae Elizabeth Cameron and John
Hollis Norton. of Washington. were
married in Baltimore yesterday by the
Rev. DIR. Shedd. Miss Cameron wore a
gown of white chiffon and lace and her
maid of honor. Miss Hazel Merchant.
wore a charming white frock and hat.
After a short bridal trip MIR. and Mrs.
Norton will return to Washington and
make their home near Brightwood-
On Tuesday, June 6. Miss Marguerite
B. Dumaine became the bride Of P. w.
Lambert. jr. Following the ceremony, a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs P. r. Dumaiae. of 2002 street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert left last night
on the Norfolk boat for Old Point Com
for and other Southern resorts. They
were accompanied to the wharf by a
number of their friends in large tour
ing automobile. After a honeymoon
Journey, Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert will be
at home In Liberty, Sullivan county.
N Y
An impressive marriage ceremony was
performed yesterday morning in St
PauI's Church. Fifteenth and streets
northwest, when Miss Eva NJ. Waugh
became the wife Of II. J. Sweeney.
A nuptial mass was celebrated by the
Rev. James F. Mackin, pastor OF the
church, assisted by the Rev Father
Walsh, assistant pastor. Preceding the
mass the marriage ceremony was per
termed by Father Mackin, and the
young couple then took their places IN
side the sanctuary rail to hear mass,
The altar was prettily decorated in
flowers and palms, and was illuminated
by large clusters OF candies. me
church was filled with friends OF the
Young people, who sped them on their
honeymoon jaunt later in the day
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Kaufman and FAM
ily will be at home to their friends at
sos Fifth street Sunday afternoon and
evening, June IL
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Eb-
erie and their son, Edward, have arrived
at Newport. R. L. and are at the Rob
ipSon.
The Washington times., 1905-06-08

r. p. Thompson and " E. Foster have
arrived at the Chalfonte, Atlantic City,
\. J., from Washington