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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Before the City Council.

| Congress has now before it bills re-
lating TO the District of Columbia on
the following important subjects:
A permanent settlement of the Dis
| trict finances by separating the ex-
traordinary expenditures from the
current expenditures.
An allowance Of 100000 additional
tG the appropriation of $4,000, 900 for
the new District Building in order
that the structure may be built of
stone
Provision for the care Of the chronic
INDECENT afflicted with tuberculosis
Provision for a high-pressure fire.
protection service
The condemnation Of insanitary
dwellings
A civil service law for the District
government.
A compulsory education law
A child labor law.
A snow and ice law.
Provision by law for closing blind
streets and half streets.
The establishment Of building lines
where none now exist, especially IN
Columbia Heights.
The regulation of the street rail-
ways
The regulation OF the height OF
buildings abutting on the Union Sta
ton plaza
The Capitalization of the District
hospital service
A charter for a crosstown railway
A change in the mode of commit
ting insane persons SO that the inquiry
into their mental condition may be
supervised by a justice of the District
Supreme Court.
These are not all the bills affecting
the District which are now ON file in
the Capitol. They are, in fact, less
than fourth of all the bills. Nor can
it be expected that the authorities
will agree that these are all the i'm
portant bills now pending. The list
includes merely those measures which
The Times regards as OF extreme con-
sequence to the District
Congress has barely two months in
which to consider ali this legislation.
Most of it will be finally debated in the
two District Committees, in which
connection i. is encouraging to reflect
that half dozen or more have al
ready been discussed. If any one of
these bills fails of enactment before
the 4th day of next March will be
as dead as door nail
The District looks 10 its governors
in the persons Of the three Commits
sioners, to its electorate, speaking
through the several citizens assecia-
tons, and to its prominent citizens in
dividually to consider this list well,
to keep the interests Of the District
as they are affected by these bills con-
stantly fresh in the Congressional
mind. and 10 obtain for such bills as
ought to be passed every favorable
attention which Congress can grant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
MICHIGAN CLUB
MAKES A CALL

The Michigan Social Club called on
Mrs Wiley Reynolds, OF Jackson. Mich.
in q body on New Year Day at the
Hotel Dewey. She was assisted By Mrs.
Brown.
During the call each one mat Speaker
Cannon. Songs and glees were sung and
an oId-fashioned Michigan hour passed.
AT the conclusion of the visit 3 DAINTY
lunch was served.
Mr. Quinn introduced the members.
The occasion was one long TO De sxr
menbered by the club
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

this treatment, would be crushed with
shame and ruined body and soul.
Not the least duty of society is to
infiict penalties, but this never in
wolves the commission of outrage or
an act marked by inhuman and re-
pellent fiereeness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
SOCIAL PROGRAM
SHOWS VARIETY
Dance Tonight in Honor of
Miss Conrad.
RECEPTIONS AND AT HOMES
Personal Gossip of the psy-Move-
ments of Many Prominent
People
RECEPTIONS AND AT HOMES

Society people viii be variously enter
t@iheo TO-DAY and tonight. the younger
members ~ by dance in honor of Miss
iorence Conrad, a recent debutante,
Win Mrs Richard Austin Harlow as
hosi, reception this evening with Mr.
ana MRS James W. Pinchot AID Clifford
Eitichot as hosts; an lat home with
ceherai ard Mrs. Greeiy, also an even
ihe aHair' Mrs. Frank Ellis, an lat
rome and the British ambassador and
Lady Durand and DR.. and Mrs. Jenkins
as dinner hosts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Receive Guests at Tea.

Mrs Francois Berger Moran and her
daughter, Mrs. John Melton Hudgins,
were hostesses at delightful tea yes
terday afternoon. ~ their nome. f2l7
New Hampshire Avenue. The house
was decorated in palms and roses in
the drawing room and red poinsettia
blossoms in the dining room
In receiving her guests. Mrs Moran
wore gown of white chiffon painted in
pink roses, built on white satin and
yelled in black lace, and Mrs. Hudgins
wore a gown of white lace over satin.
Among those assisting were:
Mrs. Loomis, wife OF the Assistant
Secretary OF State; Mrs N e Mason,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
AFFECTS
THE VAUDEVILLE

Vaudeville sho are the most recent
attractions for society people here, who
constantly make an effort to get out of
the old routine of entertaining, and one
of the largest parties given lately was
that of Mrs. Oliver Cromwell, who took
her guests 20 Chase's last night.
Lady Alexander, of London; Captain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
STATE WILL MANAGE
RAILWAYS IN ITALY

ROME, Jan. At is reported that al
the railways OF Italy. with the excep-
ton Of the southern lines, VIII next
June be directly administered by the
state
All the ministers are taking holidays.
Both the chambers are closed. Every
thing Is quiet in the political world
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Mrs. Sewell Returns.

Mrs. Sewell Returns.
Mrs Arthur sewell, of Philadelphia,
VINO was me guest of Secretary of the
interior and Mrs, Hitchcock over New
ear Day, returned TO her home Mon
day night Mrs Sewen assisted in the
Blue Room at the White House Mon
day during the Presidents reception.
and later. at the home of Mrs Hitch
cock.
Mrs Comegys. who came to Washing
ton from Philadelphia with Mrs Sewen,
VIII remain until the last OF the week.
She also assisted in The Blue Room Men
day and later at the home of Sec
rotary Hitchcock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
EXPLAINED.

He wondered how his wife had bought
So many things Until
The New Year dawned and With it
brought
The lady Christmas bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

The Council of Jewish Women held
one of it's most interesting meetings OF
the season yesterday afternoon, IN the
vestry rooms ofsthe Eighth Street Tenn
pie. After short business meeting
most beautiful piano recital was given
by Miss Edna Dryfoos, and a very In
teresting paper, Children or Genius,
was read by its author, Samuel Edel
stein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

New York Democrats in planning for
successor to Mayor Mcclellan have
rot bethought themselves TO consult
Editor Hearst, an oversight to which
their attention VIII be graciously direct
ed IN due season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Two New York men stole a barrel
which they thought contained whisky,
and found it fun of water. They are in
a mood TO sue somebody for false pre-
lenses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs w Emiin Roosevelt, who, with
her daughter. Mss Christine Roosevelt
mas been the guest OF Senator Kean's
family. left Washington for New York
Yesterday. and Miss Roosevelt will re-
turn 20 New York tsiay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Mercantile Club Entertains.

Members of the Mercantile Club had
their initial entertainment for ladies last
evening at the club. on l Street The
affair was in the form OF a reception and
informal dance, and was greatly enjoyed
by all present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
GUESTS GATHER
ABOUT THE BOARD
Many Dinners in Homes OF
the Smart Set.
AT THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY
Justice and Mrs Brewer and Others
Entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
c1opper.
AT THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY

Rear Admiral and Mrs Chester had
as guests IF honor At their home, at
the Naval Observatory, last night, Seq
rotary OF the Navy and Mrs. Morton
With them were General ard Mrs
chaffse, Captain and Mrs Pillsbnry
Commissioner of Patents and Mrs Allen.
Mrs Richard Butler. Of New York,
Colonel Wilder and General Black.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Capt. and Mrs. Dudley Rawson d
Chair, the former the naval at.achc o
the tSritfSE embassy. have as CUES
Lady Alexander, OF England. They vii
give 2 large tea In her honor January II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Chopper entertain
ed at dinner last night Justice and Mrs
Brewer. Admiral ard Mrs. Higsinson.
Colonel and Mrs. Symons, Colonel and
Mrs. Sharp. Captain and sMrs Rush.
Mrs. Audenreid. DR.. and Mrs. NcKim.
Dr.. and Mrs Loring, Miss Chopper,
James c. Crawford and Arthur Peter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs. r. Harris and daughter, of Six
teenth Street. wilt not be at home this
afternoon, but next week viii resume
their Wednesdays III January and Feb
Tuary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Edward Durand of England the
nephew of Sir Henry Mortimer Durand,
Is guest at the British embassy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

When real soldiers are not slaughter
ing each other, the rules of war require
them to exchange compliments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Dates for Receptions.

Mrs. John Joy Edison viii be az home
to her friends Wednesdays in January
when she Will be assisted In receiving
by her daughter. Mrs. Eicheiberger. and
Mrs John Joy Edsen. Jr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Senior Manuel Alvarez CaIderon, the
Peruvian minister to this country who
IS also accredited to Cuba. left Wash
ington today for the island He will be
there for several weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

wiliiam T. Eidridge. of New York
who has been the guest Of Mr. and Mrs
Oliver Cromwell. returned to his hom
city today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Port Arthur fell on the principle that
what goes up must come down. The
japanese had blown it up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

: After sending man TO prison for big
amy woman met him at the door as he
emerged and married him. Her revenge
had not been complete.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Delaware, for instance shows consid-
cradle nerve In pronouncinG New Mexico
too small TO become State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

If the weather marking the first day
Of the year was peach it has suffered
from blight since.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

The charge against Bishop Talbot
seems to have done most execution by
means OF the recoiJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs. George Cotton Maynard will not
be at homo today, bat viii receive her
friends the remaining Wednesdays fl
January
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mr. and Mrs George w Vanderbilt
VIII arrive in Washington in a few
days for a short visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs Fred T. Dubois viii be at home
a her residence, 2m0 r Street northwest
tomorrow afternoon. and Thursday
January 49,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Kansas Legislators propose to prohibit
divorce. Are they trying 10 cut down
the population?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs James w Wadsworth is in
mourning. owing 10 the death Of a near
relative. ard will not receive this winter.
Miss Wadsworth leaves for New York
this week TO sail for Europe on January
"a, and spend the Hinter abroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Admiral Rogestvensky VIII be mad
enough now to make hash of the next
trawIing feet he sees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

The title of Mr.. Knox to a Senator
ship has been confirmed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Points in Paragraphs.

Temperature in parts of Russia is now
4o below zero, but an occasional hot
time is manifest there. nevertheless
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Already there are hints that Japan
viii not be permitted 10 retain Port Ar
thur Who wants to serve the writ of
oJister2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Miss Dietrich. daughter Of Senator
Dietrich, OF Nebraska, Will be at home
at the Arlington, the first three Thurs
days in January.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Ambassador White hopes that Russia
VIII now listen to reason. But whose
Teason2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Senator Clark is on his way from Eu-
rope Some other Senators are at sea-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

MIS- francis s. Nash will not be at
home today, but Will be az home the
remaining Wednesdays III January
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

If one is 10 Judge by appearances. Mr.
Lawson IS still feeling chesty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs Roosevelt occupied a box at the
NJ eicnal Theater iast evening, having
with her several friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Discreet powers viii not rob Japan any
more for awhile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Dovle have gone
TO Atlantic City, and are stopping at the
Chalfonte.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

In real lighting the mine is nightier
than the ikon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

DR.. Chadwick is still suffering from
the shock of getting acquainted with
his wife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mrs Chalmers. of Chicago. who is the
guest Of the Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs Morton was the guest of honor
last evening at dinner given by Mr..
and Mrs. Gardiner Williams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

MIR. and Mrs. Mayer. of Atlantic City,
are the guests of the formers grand
mother, Mrs. Augenstein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus LanSburgh have as
their guest their grandson, Irwin Jacobs
of New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Mr. and Mrs. weightman entertained
at dinner last evening Mrs. W. F.
Draper. Mrs. A. E. Bates. Secretary and
Mrs Peirce, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Nell
son Page. Mr. and Mrs. Slater, Mr.. and
Mrs. William p. Emo. Gen Fitzhugh
Miss Perie Anderson entertained at
luncheon yesterday, when her guests
were Miss Azpiroz, daughter of the
Mexican ambassador. Miss Walker Mar
tinez, daughter of the Chilean min
lister; Mile des Portes, of the French
embassy; Miss Elizabeth Lanberton,
Miss Hastings Miss Lora Wright, who
is home from Smith College; Miss India
Bell Fleming Miss Hyatt, Miss Lam
bert Miss Edith Needhem. and Miss
Florence Conrad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

The Industrial and commercial prog
ress of our country is due to the manu-
fdcturerS, who have through their bust
ness of thirteen billion dollars annually
given to our agriculture its best and
errc<f test rr1arlef
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19
English Grafters.

The cunning of American grafters ap-
pears to have been outdone by@certain
recent proceedings in the urban district
of East Ham, England. An investigation
by an expert has shown that the council
owning certain waste lands and holding
them for the public conveyed the prop
erty to a private individual in trust.
Three officers of the town were then
constituted the trustees and they to-
gether undertook to handle the prop
erty. They added more land and adj
vertised the whole for sale, and have
now come in with report showing an
alleged profit for the town Of some
1900 pounds. But the expert finds that
they have charged themselves with
nothing for the value Of the land
turned over to them by the town, and
have besides paid out considerable sums
to firms in which they were interested
in fees and expenses Cor handling the
land 49, - 49, ~ ~ ~~. .., :.
The expert advises that they be sued
to recover the land with which they
have parted, and the moneys which
they have illegally taken from the town
treasury by an audacious use Of the
corporate seal. The American CRATER
cannot improve upon this mode of pro-
cedure, which appears to have seemed
good to staid and reliable Establishment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19

Of this kind, and government aid in
some form or other would seem to be
necessary. Such road would tap a
region rich in copper, timber and gold,
Fairbanks being today the richest gold
camp in Alaska.
It is also contended by government
experimenters that the valley of the
Tanana will produce wheat and oats,
barley and rye, large quantities Of small
fruits and support immense herds Of
cattle, SO that Alaskathe interior, at
least be made>to produce its own
beef, dairy products and small fruits.
It has taken long time to bring the
legitimate claims Of Alaska upon The
government to the attention Of the
proper officers, but it begins to look
now, as if that far-away country might
ultimately receive the consideration at
the hands of the government which it
deserves.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19
Observation-Disclosures.

Five fierce leopards are the leading at
traction at the Lyceum this week. The
animals are In charge of Ora Cecil a
young lady who puts them thru various
interesting poses and tricks, armed with
nothing but a short riding whip and a
broomhandle. The performance is be-
hind the strong iron bars of an, immense
cage. The leopards are continuously
snarling and. showing their teeth and not
infrequently Miss Cecil lashes them with
her whip, to prevent fighting among them
selves. There is Something DOING eyerv
moment the, 1.-the animals are On the
STAGE for they are continually prowling
about ana not for an instant does, their
lfraf1 young trainer lose sight of any of
them. ,
Charles Brennan & Co., who made such
a hit In last weeks bill, are seen this
week In new sketch, "a Veteran" an
pearing again to good advantage. The
two Wilson's, billed as "high-grade vocal
ists," we'll maintain this reputation and
received enthusiastic applause from last
evenings small but appreciative audience.
Willig & Larkin give a satisfactory
black-face comedian act. Norris silver
sings several illustrated songs, The Ia ST
act is series Of entertaining moving Mo
lures. ' % f'O
Coleman & Mexas, expert rifle shots
VINO did not arrive in time to appear la st
evening, will be on hand for the rest OF
the week. -" :: g. --~ =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19
Artistic Money.

The New York Times deplores the
poverty Of artistic design in the new
500 gold certificates, (which are in
everybody's hands, and which "have
as much as anything else to do with
the formation Of the taste of the pub
lic.' Making allowance for the ex-
aggeration in saying that these certifi-
Gates are in everybody's hands, and
admitting that sensitive persons will
have no difficulty in getting rid Of
them, there is some merit in the con-
tention that the public money should
be artistic ..' a..- ~.
It is, not many. years since there
was a warm controversy over the meek
oand cheap attitude Of the eagle on the
silver piece. The design accepted by
the government showed bird which
was a cross between hen and a rab.
bit. It looked as much Like the proud
bird Of freedom as a man in bath
ing suit looks like a hero. There was
no spread to it's wings. no majesty in
it's mien, no menace to Great Britain
Germany, Persia or Madagascar in it,
attitude. The sultan of Morocco, look
ing at that bird, would get the i'm
preston that the American people We're
longing to be stepped on. ~.
And the government has gone anc
done it again in accepting an inferior
design for $40 illq Perish # tn
thought. Our cash must not be tainted
by carpenter-shop work.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19
SEEKS INDICTMENT OF
MAYOR OF CHICAGO
New York Sun Special Service.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Rev. W. A. Bart
lett of the First Congregational church
and delegation Of ministers represent
ing the Sunday Closing league, asked
States Attorney Healy late yesterday
to seek the Indictment of Mayor Dunno
for malfeasance in office. Their COM
plant against Mayor Dunno was that
he refused their request to close Chica-
90 saloons on Sunday. They asserted
he ought to be indicted for permitting
violations of the state law.
"The mayor is answerable to the
people who elected him. said State s
Attorney Healy. eff the people. wish
to punish him, we'll and good, it is not
for me to proceed against him: If you
have evidence you wish to introduce
against Mayor Dunno. of course the
grand jury will hear it. - n.
None Of the ministers volunteered to
take up the prosecution of the mayor,
but all proceeded to ask the state s at.
ltorney to proceed to the Indictment Of
all saloonkeepers who keep open on
Sunday. They were again disappoint-
ed. Mr.. Healy told them the only pun
ishment was fine, and that a Justice
of the peace could impose it as well as a
Judge, without clogging the criminal
calendar with innumerable cases.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-19
BRET HARTE,s y DAUGHTER IN

BRET HARTE,s & DAUGHTER IN
NEEDING have received, says Harper's
weekly, the following circular letter with
a request for publication:
Bret Harte the famous novelist whose works
nave given 50 much enjoyment in all English
speaking lands, died IN very poor circumstances,
leaving his daughter, Ethel, totally unprovtded
for. Miss Bret Harte finds the struggle for a
livelihood very hard. Her health has broken
down at q time when she has been striving to
earn her living on the concert platform and the
stage. 1t Is thought that many in Great Brit
ain and the United States who knew her father
personally. or who loved his books. would be
disposed to contribute small sum-amounts Of
even sh1ll1ngs would be exceedingly accept
able-fn order that fund may be raised which
may permanently benefit Miss Ethel Bret Harte.
The following gentlemen have given their names
to the committee as guarantee of the genu-
ineness of this appeal:
George Meredith ON. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Frank Burnand, SfraGilbert Parker, NJ P.
Dr. Robertson Nicoll; George r. Sims,
Hall Caine, -. Anthony Hope Hawkins
Sir George Newnes, Mrs. H. Beerbohm Tree.
y. Bart, MP. - r. s-..etr. ! H. ,..., u.
subscriptions may be-" sent to the honorary
secretary to the fund, Dr. L. G.. Alexander Of
Holly Lodge, Upper Parkfelds Putney. s.: W. =
If anybody wishing to- contribute should
find 1t more convenient: to send the money
to US, continues The Weekly, we will
cheerfuly forward 1t to the English treas
urer. The object Is worthy: Il