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The Washington times., 1905-11-28
The Automobile and the Law

The local authorities do we'll to
plan such changes IN the peace and
order act as will operate to protect
automobiles. These vehicles-often
execrated with a bitterness far be-
yond any adverse criticism they could
possibly have merited-are a new
item in the calculations of the police.
They are the most costly vehicles In
our streets. They are furnished with
detachable apparatus, much Of which
is peculiarly tempting to sneak
thieves, and all of which is expen-
sive. But their greatest danger is
that they will be damaged by loafers
and bystanders who cannot resist the
itch to jump in and out, work the
brakes, toot the horns, and act other
wise like a small boy in the vicinity
OF wet paint.
At present the law risks an $4,000
or $4,000 property with a maximum
punishment OK $40. The automo-
bilists ask properly that this be in
creased TO 500 or six months i'm
prisonment, or both For the least
expensive cars this is little punish
ment enough. For the others it may
be too little. At any rate it is in no
case too much. And those who have
mouthed over the automobile with
wild phrases like the streets are fill
ed with idiots driving locomotives up
and down." should concur an this ef-
fort to protect private property. no
matter what they may think of the
property in itself.
But is It not about time for men
otherwise thoughtful and calm to try
to see the automobile dispassionately ?
Surely 1t Is. The vehicle mechanical
Iy driven is now a great deal more
than a costly plsything for the idle
rich who waste good horses. on polo
and hunt tame foxes through grow
ing crops. 1t is assisting TO deliver
merchandise in every city in the
Union. II Is the best dray in the
market. Il has doubled the radius
OF the physicians activities. It has
taken into the country thousands Of
busy men and city-confined swomen
who have seen 1t otherwise only from
the trolley car and the window Of the
railroad train.
Many accidents did occur in the
years OF its introduction taSSS saany
BY far. Many more viii yet occur.
But accidents occur everywhere and
with everything. Some statistician
sstonished the world ten or twelve
years ago by a calculation offered
with every show Of authority that
more persons had been killed in the
twelve months preceding by falling
from windows than had lest lest their
lives on the railroads. Similarly, it
is much to be doubted If the automo-
bile Will ever kill as many or injure
IS many as the horse.
Not long ago little giri was killed
by an automobile in Southeast Wash
ington. Il was a dreadful accident
ard rightly lad ia 4ha 1flosf searching
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
ASKS ALL WHO STAND
NOT TO PAY ANY FARE
Correspondent Thinks That Plan Will Do Away With
Overcrowding in Street Cars-Company Would Be
Driven by Loss TO Yield.

pledge themselves that every time they
nave 10 stand on or in the ears as
result OF oyercrowding. they VIII posi-
lively refuse 10 pay their fares.
Let every man and woman who
token. and also pass them around 20
their friends
As more people have to stand IL the
cars than those that ind seats. you
Will soon see how quickly the railway
company viii respond to the pressure
mus brought to bear on them Only
let the passengers stand firm BY re-
loslng TO pay and the victory is won.
CHARLES e ROBSON.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
Against the Insurance Trust.


The Supreme Courts decision,
handed down yesterday, sustaining
the Iowa antitrust fire insurance law,
will be hailed with satisfaction by
insurers when they learn its signif-
canoe. The Iowa law. passed about
ten years ago. provided that the IL
censes of companies TO do business
in the State might be revoked If they
united in fixing uniform rates. The
lower courts set the law aside, but
the tribune OF last resort sustains It.
There is q measure of frenzied COM
petition IN the fire insurance business
that has become responsible for an
excessive cost OF the commodity. In
Iowa the Legislature found from the
reports OF the State insurance de-
partment that the States policyhold-
ers were paying out 81 In premiums
for every "a to 80 cents received in
indemnities. In other words, 1t cost
over 60 cents to do less than 40
cents worth of business. Not un-
naturally, there was doubt about the
reasonableness Of this charge, and IN
vestigation showed that all rates for
the State were made by a central
/ agency, which carefully rated" each
town and fixed the charge on every
piece Of property. There was no COM
petition whatever in rates: the only
competition was among the armies
OF solicitors who were turned out Ia
struggle for the business at the iron
clad rates. The premium payers must
support this army of solicitors, and
between doing this and paying good
profits and large salaries to officers
It had developed that the insured was
paying about twice any reasonable
rate. So the anti-compact law was
passed, and ii has now been sustained
by the highest court.
Since the Iowa law was passed a
number of other States have adopted
the same policy in their insurance
laws. The decision in the Iowa case
will point the way TO sustaining SINH
lar statutes elsewhere. and will
4 doubtless also inspire other States to
Il pass similar laws
There is no commodity whose sale,
under proper conditions, should be
more certain and easy than fire in
surance. The business mans credit
depends on it: his bank insists on
his having due protection. The home
owner finds. if he has a mortgage on
his property. that the loan company
not only requires him 20 have insur-
ance, but TO deposit the policy with
/. it. The man who owns business OF
home and is so independently stu,
ated that he doesn't need to protect
|, his credit or his financial hacker, i:
good business man enough to carry
insurance for his own benefit
, Yet, in this business in which
solicitation ought TO be, and is, prac
tically unnecessary. competition ha;
been carried to such an extent thaf
rates are in many communities twic,
as high as they ought to be- There
IS general agreement that for tn,
; country as a whole they are very
much too high. The Supreme Court
|. therefore, has done a notable servic,
in approving law which provides
method of defense against the exac
tions of this. one Of the most rapacioui
. of the trusts.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
. The Editor Of The washington rgmesl

To the Editor Of The Washington Times.
As Commissioner Mcfarland SAYS.
there Is no law at present BY when
you can punish the street railway com
pany for overcrowding their cars and
until there IS such a law they will e
their own sweet way.
Now. my suggestion is this, touch the
Golfers OF the railway company and
you win touch their heads and viii
bring them 10 their senses.
Now let the citizens hold their mass
meeting as arranged. and let them all
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
HOSTS OF HEROES
HAVE HEARD TAPS
The Pension Rolls Showing
Marked Decrease.
DEATHS DAILY RECORD
Significant Features Noticed in Report
Issued by Pension Commits
sioner Warner.

That taps are fast being sounded for
veterans of the civil war is exemplifled
in a statement issued by Pension Com
missioner Warner today. In this mani
festo is made plain the large number of
veterans who have answered to the
last bugle call in crossing the grim
divide
During the month OF October, the
statement shows, 1893 pensioners were
dropped from the rolls. OF these 1858
pensioners 4,704 died, seventy-four lost
claim by Temarriage, eighty-nine min
ors who We're drawing pensions reached
age limitations. and therefore forfeited
their rights 70 obtain a monthly allow
ance from Uncle Sam. Thirty-two lost
by failure TO press their claims. and
forty are listed as having lost their
claims by other causes.
Deaths During Month.
The deaths in ranks of the civil war
veterans during the month who were
drawing pensions is given at 2,si5- The
actual decrease in their number was
I,sS7, as the names of LOS invalids OF
the "siege of the Union" were added TO
the roster.
While the loss TO the roll is given as
1899. the actual decrease in the pen
S1OueTS was 1.84U. the ptuSiVl GAdlAi4S u
2999 applicants being adjudicated dur
ing the month.
The average death rate of pensioners
for the month is given as 15I per day on
complete roll. and 81 per day on civil
war veterans roll.
Commissioners Report.
This report is issued monthly by Com
missioner Warner to show the remark
able decrease that is monthly taking
place in the pension rolls. IT shows. ac-
cording to the Commissioners version
the rapiditx with which the work OF
the bureau is being diminished by the
hand of eternity
1t was also announced at the bureau
today that the number of pension ap-
peal cases before the board of appeals
had been decreased from 4,353, on July
l. 1895, to less than $500 on October 81,
1905. or a decrease in appeal cases of
practically Sc per cent during the first
four months of the fiscal year
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
MANS SUPERIORITY.

The difference between man and the
so-called lower animals is that he
alone cooks his food and wears artificial
clothes. And these are the two thipes
that iniure his. health.-St, Louis Globe
TarnogFqf
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
SENORA RIANA
HAS RETURNED
Wife of Former Secretary of
Spanish Legation Here.
WAS WASHINGTON BELLE
Other Notable Society People of vari-
Gus Nations Are Here and Ready
to Entertain.

Sonora Riana. wife of the former sec
retary OF the Spanish legation in Wash
ington, returned TO this country on the
same ship with Mrs Mary Scott Town
send and her daughter, few days ago.
and is now the guest of her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. John 5. Ward. Sonora Riana
was formerly Miss Alice Ward a great
Washington belle.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

december ., the event 10 be followed by
a dinner party.
The following Washington people are
registered at New York hotels today:
Mrs. Clark. J.. Conant. jr.. G. s.
Daniel, W. p Enos, a H. Freund. II
A. Gautier. w. Z. Hutton, F. L. Miner.
E. ]. Singleton. A. Willis. ". F. Colwell,
Mrs. II. MorganhiH. Miss Morganhill.
MIS-. D. G Phillips. A: r; Raymond.
N Buell.. \. A Frank Mrs. H. r.
Lemly- w d. Mclean H d. Pickard
and wife. S. Richards.
An interesting wedding occurred at
noon yesterday IN the parsonage Of the
Calvary Baptist Church. when Miss
Mabel J. Mohler. daughter of Mrs
Mary Mohler. and William E Tip.
were married. the Rev. DIR. Greene off,
ciatine-
The bride was gowned in a mode trav-
cling suit. with light blue hat. and car
ried an immense bouquet of violets.
The bridesmaid was a sister of the
bride. Miss Julia c. Mohler. who was at
tired IN a suit OF blue cloth. with hat
10 match. and also carried violets-
The best man was Charles e Tip.
party included only the relatives Of the
contracting parties. Immediately after
the ceremony the newly married couple
lett on their wedding trip TO New York
city and Niagara Falls, and will be at
their home after December IS at II35
Sixth street northwest.
At the marriage this evening at ST.
Sterhen's =. Z. Church of Miss Marion
Drummond Sawtelle. daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Henry Winchester SawteIIe.
and George Banks McGinty. of this city
the bride Will be attended by Miss Edna
May Uehlinger. of Corp Christi. Tex.
as maid of honor. Thilnan Hendriclx
VIII be best man. DR. Henry Fenno
SawteEe. brother of the bride; DR.. A.
Barnes Hoor. Thomas b. Gardner. and
L. & tHrfch Will be ushers The re-
ception which viii follow is intended
only 1or the bridal party and relatives.
The Christmas ball to be given in aid
OF the House of Mercy will take place
Wednesday. December =. in the Ar
lington ban room. 1t viii undoubtedly
be one OF the most delightful affairs of
the season. To make it still more at
traetive it win be a regular old-fasb.
ioned English Christmas dance. such
as they used TO have in the old English
country houses. All the decorations
VIII be appropriate, and VIII fttingIV
typHy the spirit OF the occasion which
- expected 10 bring together young and
iur otur Stranger and friend in the cause OF
chdtity- Ihere VIII be twenty or thirty
young people on the floor committee
-li.- nIfs- John G Fremont is one OF the
principal figures.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
HE cor THERE.

How did that young stripping get
that diplomatic position2 Had he ever
shown any diplomatic ability2'
Yes, indeed He landed the job.'-
Detroit s1ree Press.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
DIPLOMATS ENTERTAIN
AND~ARE ENTERTAINED
Mexican Ambassador Has South American Colleagues to
Luncheon-M. Jusserand to Be Given Din
in Chicago.
ner in Chicago.

December 1S. NJ Jusserand. the French
ambassador. will be given a large ban
quet at the Auditorium. Chicago. He
win go 20 that city as the official guest
of the University of Chicago. in cooper
alton with the Alliance Franchise, and
upon the day of the banquet will 1eIiver
an address
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Sonora Calderon. wife Of the Bolivian
minister, has sufficiently recovered from
her recent indisposition 10 drive out.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. Fairbanks entertained yesterday
at luncheon. complimentary 10 Mr. and
Mrs Henry F. Blount, ir., of Evans
vile, Ind. who are passing a part of
their honeymoon IN Washington, the
guests OF Mr.. Blount's parents
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

The Chilean Minister and Sonora Mar
tinez have issued invitations for a din
ner parry. December l.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Senor Casasus. the Mexican arnbassa-
dor, was host for a large luncheon par
~ Sunday. His guests were all OF the
diplomats OF South and Central America
now in washington
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

A congress Of peasants at Moscow was
put bodily I'm jail Well the Russians
viii not feel so superior if they will
observe BY the st. Louis and Portland
dispatches the progress We are making
1.,sLarrl getting our Conzress into 1aiI
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. Dewey, wife of the Admiral of
the Navy, was at home yesterday after
noon. and several hundred guests filed
the beautifully decorated drawing
rooms.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. Townsend and Miss MathIld,
Townsend reached their home in thli
city yesterday.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Lady Howard, wife of the British am
bassador to The Hague, who Is making
a short visit to America, the guest OF
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. George Howard. on Sixteenth h
street. Will go to Philadelphia today, to
spend some time with her sister, Mrs.
Riggs, who is I'll IN that city.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

/ The Japs sent their proxies 10 Vladi-
vostok in the hands OF an army OF Rus
sian prisoners. who are conducting the
/ siege very satisfactorily.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
FIXED FOR THE EVENING.

belly satisfied look Mrs.
Just succeeded in get
paired off with a home-
won't let him get away
yening. Chicago Rec
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

1t is also interesting 10 note. as a
sign OF the times. that the Supreme
Court sustained two antitrust laws IN
one day.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

/ 1t is reported that the President bore
up with great fortitude through the
ordeal OF parting with the consulting
I engineers board.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28
HIS IDEA OF 1T.

Wudred fviewing his papa's bald pate
-Oh. pa. the skin IL growing all ovei
your hair.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Uncle Sam TO Cuba: Oh. well, for the
purposes or suppressing that revolution.
anyhow, wen eoncede that the island
belongs TO you.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Even II Mccurdy does resign, it's no
sign that he viii be resigned
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

The offices OF the Brazilian embassy
have been removed to 1710 II street
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

II turns out that about half those
Isle OF Pines seceders are from Iowa
Another Iowa idea, evidently.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Senator Proctor's house. 1885 L street.
has been taken for the winter by Sena-
tor and Mrs. Spooner.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

The sublime thing about the sublime
porte. as We understand, IS its gail.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. Henry Nj. Hoyt and her daughter.
MISS Eleanor Hoyt, entertained at a de-
butant luncheon thfs afternoon. having
as guests Miss Mary Switzerland. Miss
Crosby. Miss Mabel Perkins Miss Rose
lshbel Greely. Miss Marcia Butler. Miss
Alice Shepard, Miss Mamie Mcser and
Miss Parker
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Thomas A Holland. of the ordnance
department. Washington navy yard. has
returned TO his home on Capitol Hill.
after six weeks stay at the Lewis
and Clarl. exposition, in Portland. Ore.
Mr. Holland was detailed to the Port
land Exposition in connection with the
dismantling Of the Navy Department 3
exhibits IN the United States Govern
ment building there
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

What a supreI
Witcherieigh has
Yes. she has
ting her husbandl
~ old lady Who
from her this
orll-fier4ld.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

DIR. DR.. yogle. the Swiss minister. is in
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. George A. sheehan. of 1888 Six
teenth street. has as her guest Mrs
Gilman. of New York. and Mrs Daniel
Gilman. Of New Hampshire.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

eception for Mrs Mclean from to :
December 9, the event 10 be followed by
dinner party.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. E. Spencer Mussey. District re-
gent, d. A. r., win leave town tomor-
row TO remain over Thanksgiving with
her son. William Mussey, I'm Brooklyn.
~. Y. From there she will go to New
Haven, Conn.,, as the guest of Mrs La
Grande Cannon, president OF the Moth
ers' Club, before which organization she
viii make an address on the subject of
Professions for Our Daughters" She
will return here Saturday and finish the
business she has in connection with the,
arrangements for the brilliant reception
10 given by the District Daughters TO
Mrs. Donald Mclean, the president gem
eral, Wednesday. December G. A large
number OF foreign ambassadors and
ministers have accepted invitations FOR
this reception and society people In
large numbers as well as members of
the ID. A. r., viii be among the guests.
Mrs. James D. Iglehart, OF 211 West
Lanvale street. Baltimore, will give a
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mrs. Edward Kohner has returned
from couple OF days trip TO Baltimore,
where she visited her sister.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Graves enter
tained Last evening at dinner, compli-
mentary TO the young sister OF the hos
tess, Miss Nelly Lyman Larner and
Albert John Gore, whose marriage will
take place this evening. The wedding
will be at the home of the bride 5
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip T. Larner.
1146 z street, and attended by onIS q
small family party, but followed BY a
reception
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Miss Lille Samuels, who went to New
York to visit relatives In September, re-
turned 10 her home this week
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Miss Julia Goldsmith. who just re-
turned from a stay in Beaumont, Texas
81 spending a few days here with her
sister. Mrs. Rheine before returning to
her home i'm Fredericksburg. Va.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mr. and Mrs. /. II. Harrison announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Noma, TO Carroll Money, The we'd
ding was to take place in this city De-
ember 13. but owing to recent deaths
IN the bride-elect's family 1t will be post
poned until early in March.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

The Tuesday Afternoon Sewing Circle
has been changed into a bowling club
and the young ladies bowl for the first
time this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. ALI Ash. of T street.
are registered at the Park avenue Hotel.
New YORK. for a two weeks stay.
The Washington times., 1905-11-28

The Myrtle Athletic Club will gke its
annual social party at the club wednes-
DAY evening, November %. The MEM
bers and their friends viii attend.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-12-15
GAMBLER WON.
uscisE On &c, Track. N-~ ori-ss..
Coed For Mad uaas.r..

NEW ORLEANS. Dcc. - Steady
rain icft ihr Cily park ir,'k dcp IN
msG. anJ ,.ic weather va. ,old. with
frequent showers. Though III the a..
yoritcs were beaten. the winners were
all fairly supported with the exception
Of Gold Proof. At - 70 I. In the iirs,
race.
Gambler. after having been al hut
left NJ the post In the mile aud three
sixtccnths race. ran through his field
aud won 10y meek
Mr.. Corrigan claimed Yorkshire Lad.
the beaten favoriie In the nth race
Summaries:
First Racc.-Gold Proof. FIRST: Ann
IIill. second: Welsh. third.
Second Racc.--FreeboDtcr. fir-t: Belle
stromc. second: John Garner. third.
Third Racc.-CZarapbinc. first: Merry
George. second: Josctic. third.
Fourth Racc.-Fathcr Talent. first:
Lidwinn. second: Dazzle. third.
Fifth Race. - Harry Stephens. first:
i<lcinwood. second: Juha. third.
Sixth Racc.-Gamhlcr. first: Little
BOY. second; Little ElkIn. third.
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Accident. nj IngI~sidr.

SAN FRANCISCO. dee. I5.-There
was n chapter Of accidents In the first
race at InglcsIdc. As the horses were
passing the half mile post Suaviia.
Miss Curry and Tony Girl fell. throw
ing their riders. The jockeys were not
severely hurt Suavita stumbled. and
the other horses fell over her. As they
passed the wire nj the finish Alumdina
came near killing Jockey Mcbride.
About fifty feet from the clubhouse
there IN carriage opening. and the
filly attempted TO jump the fence.
heavily throwing the lad To the ground.
1t was found that his leg was crushed
and that he was otherwise bruised.
The race was captured by Sugar Maid.
which. clear Of interference, won In a
canter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-12-15

walter Gasp osssssss asssss.s sssss-
s~sp 90 sssp hsssk $50 fest rtsy.

s~ss 10 sssp hsssh $50 fsst ftsp,
NEM HAVEN. Conn. dee. laval
ter Camp. the Yale athletic adviser,
last night save out statement rela'
tive IA reform Ia foolhall aud laid sI.e
cial sir~ss on the adoption ~ the ruies
committee of ten yard rule aud ane
forbiisiing Iackiins heiog the knees
IL. considered the purposes 81 Ihnse
rn,,'s namely, oponins ihe play AMI
l,ssenlng ao'idrnis and unnecessary
nsnshness az absolutely sssrniiai MF,
Camp r'sris the delay oanss,i hy liar,
vani's is'silAnemenl and "Nprsss's The
lreilef That the eommili.e must anssef
the pnniir dsinand aud that Naie. aN'
lns a. hrT position. has an csp~'lal -
sisinsihilliy a. stand foe illese INFORMS
Mr. camp slairs That iiie cammiiiee
IL pmriiriily asr's.i on nirasnns tend,
lng 10 .iinlinal. brutality and provide
camil-lsii Officials ii- alss sussesis
shortening the playing halves. dis
lano- i'rnaliy for Tine taken "ui ~ -.
quest of the captain. that M. lall h.
ralisi 'lead Whrn any l,ari II the isrr'
san of the rnn-F save bic fs-ri ianrli-s
The ground. ni"Fr Fisid drfiniii"n - the
nse ~ hands and arms aai i'rlirF pro.
ieciion Tor a man catching M. ball
lie states That upon minoT changss
i,pih ial. ani be- wonid b. aiillnE 10
max" -inosslons. bat that ut.an ~"
iwo paints ~ ol-nlng the iilsy and
lcssening ~" liability a. arrhirni and
nonghness III. committee musi act. h.
says. or it, work II ioF~,ioams.i Ia faih
mr.. lie states that the pnhlie de-
'nands dirri legislation and legislation
that They can understand. that III. time
h ioo late after y year ~ criticism for
experimental propositions.
Although the play NJ Vale was fro
from any serious injuries ihis year and
has bc-n Tot several s-asons. no fatal
accidcnt having occurrd sinc- the
game was taken ~ IN 1874 that. Mr..
camp says. i no reason for failurr a.
answer the public demand lie snys
that players may believe the game as
Il IL satisfactory anl that oI-'n play
may u. no more Interesting. ini never
ihclcss that action i essential g. prc,
serve IN" game.
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M.,., r-n 90, n..l.

FRANKFORT. Ind. f-r. a. -nela.
iises 81 Mrs u, isgTiss made appiica.
tim for ~" appointment ~ . Euariian.
alleging that Mrs. issTisg was not
mentally ai,l- 70 carr for her estate
ani that siic had q iarg- sum ~ none,
ron~rais,i Ia hrf hom. Ciiy Marshal
Blri Investigated. iie nn,ovcrsi near
y s2.oso Tie money was IN baking
powder cans and In cloth hag.. and q
common wai'T bucket was nilci with
silver doiiars