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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF MRS. w. w. PERRY

Funeral services for Mrs w w. Perry,
who died at her home. 925 r street
northwest. yesterday afternoon, after an
Illness lasting several weeks, will be
held at her late residence at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Carl G.
Doney. of the Hamline NJ. e. Church. Of
ficiating.
Mrs Perry was the wife of Sergt w
" Perry. of the Metropolitan police
force. and had been a resident of this
city for more than thirty-four years.
Mrs. Perry is survived by her husband
and eight children; Mrs. James b.
Clarke, Mrs. Rev. DR.. SWadener OF
Richmond. Ind; Mrs. Edward w Nor
gan and her little daughter Priscilla, a
great fayorite of the grandmother; Mrs.
z. z. Hickey. jr., William A. Perry.
Thomas a. Perry. and Harry Il. PsgTx
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

All the Pianist's Social and Business
Engagements Have Been Cancelled.
Going to Europe.

BOSTON, Mass. May 1-Dr. Francis
E. F'ronczak, physician in attendance
upon Paderewski, the great pianist,
saws the musicians condition is much
improved today. lie is, however, still
confined TO his bed in his private car.
the Hazeimere.
All engagements, social and profess
sional, of the pianist have been cancelled
Paderewski will remain in Boston under
treatment by Drs. Fronczak and James
j. Putnam until his condition warrants
a Journey tG New York
If he continues to improve, he Will
sail from New York May 10 on the
Oceanic for his home at Morges, Switz-
erland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Two caterpiliars crawling on q ieaI
BY some strange accident in contact
came:
Their conversation, passing all belief.
Was that same argument. the very
same,
That has been 'proed s2.sA eonned' from
man to man,
Yea, ever since this vgondrous world be-
gan.
The ugly creatures.
Deaf and dumb and blind,
Devoid OF features
That adorn mankind,
Were vain enough, in dull and wordy
strife,
To speculate upon a future life.
The first was optimistic. full of hope:
The second, quite dyspeptie. seemed to
Said number one, I'm sure of our sal
Walton"
Said number two, I'm sure of our dam
nation:
Our ugIv forms alone would seal our
fates
And bar our entrance through the gol-
den gates,
Suppose that death should take US I'M
awares.
How could we climb the golden stairs
IF maidens shun us as they pass us by
Would angels bid US welcome in the SKY
1 wonder what great crimes we have
committed
That leave US so forlorn and so un~
pitied?
Perhaps we've been ungratefui. unfor-
giving;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
DAMAGES AND BENEFITS TN
BIOLOGICAL PARK ROADS

In the matter of the opening OF con-
meeting highways on the east and west
side of Geological Park, the jury today
finished its work and submitted its final
report to Justice Gould, sitting for Dis
trfet court business.
The damages awarded by the jury ag-
gregate S5l,627.04 and benefits to ada
cent lands amount to So, sos IS.
The jury was composed OF Charles !.
Baker. John E. HerreIl. James F. Oy-
ster, George W. Moss, William V. Cox.
Clement w. Howard, and Charles B.
Bailey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
MRS. ABRAMS ACTS
AS CHAPERON

The Belmont Club was chaperoned by
Mrs. Belle Jenvey Abrams, of Takoma
Park. on its annual outing to Chain
bridge. Members of the club and their
friends present were Miss Parker Miss
Dickson. Miss Foley. Miss Harley, Miss
Hardell. Mary Brashears. Abbie John
son. and Bernadine Roth. Tracy john
ston Ernest Johnston, P. j. Kelly, B.
Barker. b. Null. Ernest Sweet. j Nc
DonueH, 9. Altimero. OF MPxicos g
Howard, l.. Howard, Lester Kenglar
and Mrs. Abrams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
MCCORMICK
INSTALLED IN FRANCE

PARIS, May Robert S. McCof-
mick, the new ambassador to France,
took formal charge of the American
embassy this morning. General Porter,
the retiring ambassador. will call upon
President Loubet al o'clock tomorrow
to present his letters of recall.
Ambassador Mccormick Will be pre-
scented to President L0ubet an hour
later and will present his credentials
al that time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF
LEPROSY PREPARED FOR

a scientific study of ieprosy will be
conducted In the Hawaiian Islands by
the Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service. DIR. Walter Wyman, surgeon
general, will visit Honolulu this summer
for the purpose of selecting site and
making other prepare lions for buildings
in which the disease is to be treated
Al the last session OF Congress a law
was passed authorizing such an fnyesti-
cation and making appropriations there's
for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mrs Edward w Carmack. wife of
Senator Carmack of Tennessee. will not
return to Washington this spring. as
was her intention. but owing TO the
serious Illness of her small son. Will
pass the late spring and early summer
with her mother IN Columbia. Tenn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mrs. Lindsay Lomax and her daughter,
Miss Anne Jomax, who have been visit
past two weeks. returned to their home
on Connecticut avenue last evening,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
Mrs. Burrows in Michigan.

Mrs. J. c. Burrows. of Kalamazoo,
Mich, left last Wednesday for her home
TO remain Until some time in June, when
she will return to her home on Massa-
chusetts avenue. Senator Burrows will
remain in the city a few weeks longer
to complete the improvements on the
house which are quite extensive
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
Lively on Sunday.

There was considerable activity in the
social world yesterday, two Of the most
prominent events being in honor of the
Princess Colona. who is the guest of
Mrs. Fred .rick II. Benedict at her home
in n street
Mrs. Benedict's tea, at Chevy Chase
was ideal in every respect for a spring
entertainment The hostess and her
guest received on the lawn to@the
south of the clubhouse, and Baroness
Moncheur, wife of the Belgian Minis
ter. assisted by Miss Coudert, sister of
Mrs. Benedict, and Miss Diane Morgan
Hill, served tea under the trees The
two hundred guests were invited from
the diplomatic circle and representative
society.
The Princess. Colona has been pa SIS
ing several months f4T~Anferfca, having
arrived with flerssn0thar,, MIS- John ".
Mackay. some. time ago Mrs Mackay,
VINO was extensively entertained in
Washington a year ago. is now in New
YORK, but may come TO the Capital later.
The counselor of the French en- f,assy
and Nine des POrtes de Ia F'osse, enter
tanned at dinner last night for the
Princess Colona, having as their other
guests Baroness Mayor des Planches,
wife of the Italian Ambassador; Mrs.
Benedict. Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard,
Mr. and Mrs. Emo, Viscount de Ate,
the PoFfuSeSe Minister; Mr.. de Geof-
fray and CaptaiaA Fourier
Senator and Mrs. Newiands entertain
ed large luncheon party yesterday in
honor Of Lieutenant Won Bredow. OF
the German army, whose marriage TO
Miss Newiands is an event of early
May, ~ go ~ p 500 =
Mrs Oliver Cromwell gave an ex-
ceedingly pretty luncheon party at the
Chevy Chase Club yesterday for Miss
Lota Robinson, of Baltimore, who is
visiting Mrs. Charles Poe. Among the
guests were Secretary and Mrs. Morton.
Attorney General Moody, Mr.. and Mrs.
Calf, and Captain Gilmore.
Justice and Mrs. White were hosts at
a dinner party last evening given for
their house guest. Mrs. Eastwick.
The Southern Relief Society Will hold
it's regular monthly meeting at the
Arlington Hotel, tomorrow evening, at
7:30 O'clock
Miss Ida Egolf entertained a number
of her girl friends and acquaintance at
her home last evening, the occasion be-
ing her thirteenth birthday anniversary.
The evening was pleasantly passed IL
recitations and piano solos after which
supper was served,
Miss Egolf was the recipient of many
tokens from her friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

us pain TO ne that life's not worth the
Come. come. cheer UP" the toviaI worm
replied,
Lets take a look upon the other side;
suppose We cannot fly like moths OF
are We to blame for being eaterpillars7
WI that same God that doomed US
crawl the earth.
A prey to every bird that's given birth.
Forgive our captor as he eats and sings
And damn poor us because we have not
If we can't skim the air ike owl or
bar.
A worm will turn for a that,
They argued through the summer; au-
tumn nigh,
The ugly things composed themselves -
die;
And so. to make their funeral quite
complete,
Each wrapped him IN his little winding
sheet.
The tangled web encompassed them full
Each for his coffin made him a cocoon:
All through the winters chilling blast
they lay.
Dead 20 the world. aye, dead as human
clay.
Lo, spring comes forth with all her
warmth and love:
She brings sweet justice from the realms
above;
She brings the chrysaus. she resurrects
Two butterflies ascend encir1Iing her
head.
And SO this emblem shall forever be
sign of immortality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
: IMMORTALITY''
BY JOSEPH JEFFERSON.


to the subf himself
tbs Joys of
of all
asked him
him hs prom
beautiful
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Miss Amelia Wolf has returned from
months trip to Atlantic City, PhiladeI-
phfa ami Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

MIR. and Mrs. A. Brylanski, formerly
Of Baltimore. are residing here perrna-
nentiy now, and have taken the house
1916 Cincinnati street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

They Will Be Absent for
About Two Months.
ZENIT MAY BE AMBASSADOR
Mrs. Senator Burrows Goes to Her Home
in Michigan TO Remain
Some Weeks.

Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Shaw left Washington yesterday after
noon for Des Moines, Iowa, and will be
absent for about two weeks. Mrs. Shaw
has almost entirely recovered from her
recent illness, but would not yet have
undertaken the tiresome journey to
Iowa, but for a desire to attend the
funeral of the old pastor of her church,
who has been a friend both to the Sec
rotary and to her for many years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

future TO spend portion of the summer
with her sister, Mrs. Jennie p. An
6lrews. on Massachusetts avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Simon Kahn, of Oakland, Cal, is here
spending the week at the Raleigh Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The Chicago divine. In lamenting that
We spend only $4,000 in foreign mis-
sions. ought 10 be thankful there is 50
much untainted money In the United
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Richard Mansfield has persuaded the
railroad people 10 let him use a private
ear as his hotel while he is on tour. This
proves the contention that the switching
privileges and private car abuses need
regulation by law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Jimmy Hyde's 5000 automobile burnt
W yesterday after he had left it,
which goes to show that Jimmy isn't
having the hot times he used TO know.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

If those eleven Coal trust men. in
dicted in Cleveland, Ohio. can shake off
the right kind Of dust. all will be well
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The Kaiser has made all Europe think
a war is imminent over there. Never
swallow your beer without blowing off
the foam.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

According to rumors from Mexico. Sc
Inor Zenit, the Mexican minister to Aus
tria, may be the next ambassador from
Mexico to this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Secretary Taft Will probably want the
Philippine railway broad gauge II he has
To ride on It,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mr.. Richards, of Louisiana, says all
the Southern State railway commissions
are inefficient. Walker D. Hines is a
widely quoted man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Minister Bowen who wrote In Divers
Tones" Will soon have 10 make good
Ii. convincing phrases
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Perhaps the Russian Easter came so
late because the peasants have been
playing it as a good thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Springfield (ohio) grand jury has
recommended a law establishing a whip
ping post for wife-beaters The detec-
tives who were hunting for Representa-
tive BERTHE Adams in Utah have been
recalled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The naval attache Of the British en-
hassy and Mrs. Dudley Rawson de Chair
have gone 10 England to remain for a
month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The recent crop of "self-made men
suggests that the ready-Inade is a good
brand after all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

1t is real mean in Mae Wood to sue
j. Martin Miller for damages, con-
sidering the nice newspaper stories he
used to send 10 New Jersey about her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

If Representative Bartholdt doesn't
lose his temper when he finds how many
steamer stewards he'll have to tip, he'll
be fully qualified for his job at the
Peace Congress-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

1t seems that Secretary Taft has
mashed the Treasury lid clean through
the vaults.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Andrew Carnegie and his coachman
nephew-in-law have ruined King Al
fonso's game. None of the European
royalty wants him for son-in-isw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

for short visit.
Mrs. George c. Lee. of Chestnut Hill,
Brooklne. Mass. the grandmother of
Miss Roosevelt, Is so i'll that all enter
tainment for the Presidents daughter
during her visit there has been apan-
doned. -
Miss Mathilde Townsend, whose Ill
,iess has so concerned her friends for
the past few days. underwent an opera
ton at her mothers home yesterday
from which she has rallied in excellent
manner. She slept well last night, and
is said to be in much better condition
than was hoped,
Robert Scott Hume, of this city, is
visiting Alfred Pardee, of Germantown,
Pa, and will attend as delegate from
the District OF Columbia, the national
convention of the Sous Of Revolution to
be held in Independence Hall, Phiiadel-
phia, Pa, on May l, 2, and g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Capt. and Mrs. Warren Beach will
give dinner party tonight, followed
by theater party
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

A Delaware politician is said to have
been caught with lottery tickets in his
pockets. But it's a mistake-they were
gas receipts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Miss Mary E. Hamilton, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Hamilton, and
Miss Mary Stocking have returned to
the Rochester Athaneum after spending
their Easter vacation at their homes in
this CITY. Miss Hamilton left on Thurs
day to spend d few days with Miss San
derIin, also of this city. who is in New
Haven, taking special course Of study
in physical culture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01
RAILWAY CONGRESS
HAS SOCIAL SIDE
Dinners, Receptions, Teas
for the Delegates.
DEWEYS KEEP ANNIVERSARY
Personal Gossip of the Day in Gay
World - Sunday Is
Lively.

The great body of men from all over
the world which meets here this week
TO attend the railway congress, gives to
society quite as lively an air as though
it were a real social event rather than
a purely commercial affair. Not only
will the out-of-town visitors be enter
tanned constantly, but invited to meet
them will be many of the social lead
ers OF Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spencer will give
reception the evening of May 5, and
on May 10, 8 dinner party. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuyvesaat Fish will entertain in
honor of the congress several times dur
ing their stay here. A dinner tomor-
row night, another May 8, and recep-
ton from 4 to O'Clock Wednesday make
up a small part of their social program
Major and Mrs. William Morton Grin
nell win give an afternoon tea May 5.
and on May the French Amba ssador
and Nine. Jusserand will be hosts a a
dinner, and Mr.. and Mrs. Stuyyesant
Fish will again entertain in this way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The Princess. Colona has been ass
ing several months hf+Af 11erica, having
arrived with 1lsrsmQktar,s Mrs. John ".
Mackay. Somes time ago. Mrs. Mackay
who was extensively entertained in
Washington year ago is now in New
York, but may come TO the Capital later
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mrs II H D. Peirce fs in New York
for a short visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mrs. Ned Meyer, daughter and maid,
leave Tor New York today to spend Il
month with relatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The Admiral of the Navy and Mrs.
Dewey add great interest to the social
calendar for today, by the luncheon
given al their Rhode Island avenue resi-
dence in celebration of the seventh an
niversary of the victory of Manila Bay,
when the officers of the ships of Admiral
Dewey's squadron and their wives were
present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

Mrs. M. B. Barnett, of Michigan. is
expected in Washington in the near
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

The Kaiser is waving his Big Stein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-01

it's regular monthly meeting at the
Arlington Hotel, tomorrow evening. al
40 o clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-01
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

As previously announced in this paper
the marriage oi Miss Grace Rockwell On
Mr. Cleveland Bowie was ~olrmnizrd on
Wednesday evening May y. at G:3O
O'Clock in the Methodist church AT
Brunswick. Md The church was beau
tiiully decorated with palms and potted
flowers for the occasion The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Fisher. pas.
tor OF the church. in the presence of "a
large number of relatives and friends
The bride was attircd in handsome
suit of white silk and carried BrideroSeS
After the ceremony congratulations
were extended and then the happy couple
left for bridal trip 10 Northern cities
They were the recipients of many yalua-
ble and useful presents.
Both young people are we'll and favor
able known. Miss Rockwell has lived in
Brunswick for some years and is "a fay-
Orite among her associates. Mr. Bowie
lett King George county about five years
ago and has since lived in Brunswick.
where he has made many friends The
couple start their married life under iay-
orabr circumstances. and We wish ior
them much happiness. -uccess and useful
ness.
+ j ".
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-01
VERDICT FOR STEVENS .
New York Millionaire Eins Suit Brought By Cul.
peper Bank.

At WarwntOn Saturday the jury in
the ease of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank. of Culpeper ". e. Amory Stevens.
a multimillionaire oi New York. To n-
cover S4JS. amount due ON an oyerdrait
10y X. II. Duckett, who claimed To be- a
partner Of Stevens brought i'm "a verdict
in favor OF Stevens The question at
stake was to the partnership. Stevens
denied any partnership existing and
Duckett asserted that he was partner.
NOluminOus testimony in the shape Oi
letters on both sides We're offered in
evidence To prove the partnership and
nonpartnership. \ recent disagreement
between Duckett aud Stevens as To the
disposition OF the Kelly gold mining
property in Fauquier county was the
beginning of the litigation. The trial
consumed three DAYS, and is the second
one. the former resulting in n hung mry.
The ease is the basis and forermner OF
the two $50. 600 suits for defamation OF
character instituted by Congressman
RiNey andC e. Jones RiXcy against Stevens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-01
LETTER FROM Mr.. j. D. WALLER
He Writes Of Capt. DeJarneties Candidacy and
War Record.

Massaponay. Va. May 27th. 1905
To The Free Lance
-c' from Your paper that Capt. l.. II.
DeJarurttc cont"mplates being can
didate for the Legislature ior Spot~y-
yania County and Fpd"rickSl urg
Capt DrJarnette lcit the University of
Virginia to enlist a. private in Com
pany /. 3Oth Virginia Regiment He was
lieutenant of hiscOmpany AT Sharpsburg
tby some called Autictaml. where le was
shot in the right arm. and carries the
bullet with him To this day We went
in with % men i'm the company and at
the clos. OF the fight counted > killed II
wounded and = unlnjured. Capt lDeJar-
nctte afterwards rose tO hecaptain Oimy
company. of which ! was LIST sergeant.
lie served with us galantly at SharpS-
burg. the capture oi Ilarpcr's Ferry. Gold
IIarbor. Gaines Mill. Five Forks Malvern
Hill. and number OF other places !
hope Capt DeJarnette will become can
didate. Tor We boys of 1860 10 % are
not all dead or ON the shelf yet. and !
hope the people OF Spotsylvania and
fredericksburg will do honor to an old
Confederate soldier Capt DeJarnette
was for many years secretary OF the
school board OF Spotsylyania county.
until he was elected supervisor for Berk-
ley District in lSgS.
Respectfully.
j. ID. Waller
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-01

KING GEORGE
Notes, Personals, Etc.

King Groru, e. IT,. Va, May -. 1905.
Mr.. IT, Potts. oi Milford. has returned
from business trip 10 Washington.
Mr~. Lucy Funston. oi Staunton is
visiting her relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Polluck, at lloh-Op.
Capt Geo. tirig~bv is visiting relatives
i'm Washington.
Rev. H. IT, lnglr and Mrs lngle. who
have been visiting her brother. Mr.. VIM.
TaylOc. AT PoWhatan. have returned to
MillWood. Clarke county
Miss Kate Owens, daughter oi Sheriff
H. t. Owens. is visiting relatives ln
Washington.
Mr. and Mr-. Geo E.. Meade. OF White
Post clarke county am visiting her
brother. Mr. g. g. Grmrs at Wood
stock
Mr. Champ. Barke~dale, postmaster oi
DauyiIlr. is visiting Rev. Il. 7. Turner at
thr T.. t.. prctOrN.
Mr.. SAMUEL l.. Mouror. of Alexandria,
was Wclcomr caller at the Clerk > ollcc
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs James T.. Rogers, oi
Wayrlaud have returned from "a trip 90
W a~lllugtOu.
Hattie Ward. coIored, charged with
grand larceny. had preliminary trial
before Justices Mcdaniel and Purklu- ON
the 18th. and WAS committed to jail To
await the action OF the grand jury.
Rev. Il. 4. Turner has returned from "a
business "trip to ioOchland county
Mrs ROsalr T.. Stuart. olCedar Grove.
who has brrn visiting friends ia Wash
iugton and Baltimore. has returned
home
Mrs. AMELIA Stuart. who has been Wis
iting hcr SON. Mr. Eugene Stuart. iu New
York. has returned home.
Mr. j. II. Stuart. oi New York. Is Wis
itiug his relatives in the county
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-01
ITALIANS FOR THE SOUTH

Baron des Planches, the Italian Am
bassador, who left Washington in April
for an extensive trip through the South
to investigate the advantages offered
there for the better class OF Italian em-
igrants who come to New York in great
numbers, and who would welcome an
opportunity to engage in truck farming,
was pleased with his reception in the
South. He will make an elaborate re-
port to his government on the results Of
his trip, and also will take up the matter
with the Italian consul general in New
York. He expects to evolve "A general
plan for bringing about the settlement
in the South of thousands OF hardwOrk-
ing Italians.