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The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Chinese themselves If they are ex-
cluded from association with the
other workmen of the colony.
The bishop of Birmingham, for ex-
ample, writes letter for the London
Times, which is regarded as putting
the case against Chinese labor as
temperately and concisely as can be
desired. He can gain no reinsurance
on the moral question; for, though
there is little evidence on the sub
Ject, such as he can get confirms his
fears that "the inclosure Of very
large number of men by themselves
IN compounds, secluded as far as pos
sible from contact with the popula-
tion outside" must result in shock
ing immortality"
Furthermore, he argues:
To supply the need for laborers in a
young colony by importing Cinnamon
who are confined In compounds. and are
in every way 70 be prevented from
becoming q part of the common life of
the colony (as. with all their differences
from the white man. the Kaff1rs un-
doubtedly are). Is to build the social
fabric of the colony on a bad basis-a
basis altogether below the level of a
civilization which can be called Chris
tian.
II may be that Chinese are needed
TO dig our canal. 1t may be
that no other workmen can do that
work But If We are to go that
length, it will be we'll for us to
realize the full consequences of our
action before we take it.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
ATLANTIC CITY BEACH
TO BE PUBLIC PARK

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec I6.-Mayor y.
p. Stoy. with City Solicitor Harry WoOt-
ton, after a conference yesterday with
the riparian commissioners. in which
Attorney General McCarter and Gov.
+. G. Stokes took part, closed up
a deal whereby Ii is understood the city
will secure exclusive control OF the
beach as park or common
The resort has planned this move for
years. and secured about three-hfths or
the land by easement deed from prop
erty owners Under the deal the street
ends come under city control and the
resort will also take over such riparian
rights as riparian owners have not
taken out.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
Consular Reform.

In this day of great and growing
concern for the development Of
foreign markets and foreign CONNER
cial opportunities it may be doubt
ed II there is any Government depart
ment where business and Government
come more constantly into touch than
in the consular service. And there
is no Government department in
which antiquated and unsatisfactory
methods are more apparent than
here.
Demand for consular reform is
nothing new. Practical effort to ac-
complish IL seems to have been
synchronous with the advent of
Elihu Root at the State Department
Mr. Root proposes to give thte oom-
mercial interests of the country an
efficient, working, practical consular
service, based on the merit system.
To that end Senator Lodge has intro
duced a bill which has the indorse-
ment of the department. II aims
to make consuls useful instead OF
ornamental; to make them workers
instead of barnacles; 10 provide
means by which their comparative ef-
ficiency may be reported to the de-
partment and made the basis of
their promotion.
Under the Lodge bill consuls
would be selected, not by politicians,
but by examination calculated to
test their qualifications. So funda-
mental and apparently essential a
qualification as knowledge OF the
language of the country to which
one is accredited is not considered
now; it would be considered under
the proposed system. So would the
candidates general knowledge of the
business interests of this country.
Having been selected in this sensi-
bic fashion, his future in the service
would depend on his work. Promo
tion to higher grades and salaries
would depend on the satisfaction
with which he discharged the duties
OF lower grades, thus affording an
incentive to the most painstaking
efforts Consuls would be appointed.
not to particular posts as now, but
to particular classes, and made SUBJ
ject to assignment by the department
to those posts where they could do
the best work. The fee system would
be entirely abolished, that most
dangerous and tempting weakness of
the present system, and all fees
would belong to the Government. No
consul would be permitted TO have
any other business than that of his
office. Consular inspectors would ex-
anime thoroughly the business of
each post, enabling the department
to know exactly what was doing at
all times Under the present organi-
zation-or more properly, disorgani-
zation-we have recently been cheer
ed with the spectacle of a consul
accredited to an important post in,
the Far East stopping off a few
months in Paris, en- route to his
assignment. changing his mind and
resigning the position, The depart
ment had no means of knowing
whether he was at his post or not.
II the country is in earnest about
developing foreign markets and
Strengthening its commercial rela-
tions with fields of opportunity, the
Lodge bill ought to be passed.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Of Miss Mary Bennett. 21s 4 street
southeast. Friday evening. 1t was
planned and carried out by the hostess.
who called it a Nicholas Nickleby''
social One of the features was that
every gentleman had to wear as his
badge Of admission a large adorned
with a nickle. and every lady a large
b similarly finished The result was a
variety as diversified as the wearers.
from the plainest pasteboard to the
elaborately ornate. Miss Bennett as
sumed the part Of Mrs. Nickleby and
called the rel IN original verse with a
Dlay on each name. The members re-
sponded with readings from the book.
laughable act was the scene between
Mrs. Nickleby and her mad lover. car
ried out even TO the throwing of the
vegetables. The readings were varied,
with music Miss Bulla gave a violin
rendition. and Mr.. Muller played the
either. Mrs. Bulla played several piano
solos. and Mrs. Nelson sang ballads.
The following Washington people are
visiting in New York today: G c.
Allen, NJ. Benson, w. Roberts, r. A.
Hartman. Captain Lentz and wife. 7.
r. Martin, Mrs L. c. Roessler. Mrs.
Dulin, c. II. Keep. Miss z. Maitree. A.
L. Vaughan. A. Bowski, r. c. Boyer, ].
b. Daish. II. c. Dobbs, w. r. Gravener,
j. O'Connell, G. II Patterson, A. Perry,
A. G. Shannon, w. A White.
Mrs. John Henry Roche was the hos
tess at tea yesterday from until :
O'Clock. a large company assembling to
meet Miss Nelson, Of Beaumont, Tex,
who is now a guest at Mrs. Roche's
home in Georgetown
The pink drawing-room in which the
hostess and guest of honor received was
decorated in white carnations Mrs
Roche wore a beautiful Paris gown OF
white lace, and Miss Nelson an equally
effective costume of pink liberty satin
and Irish point Assisting in the recep-
ton and entertainment Of the COMPANY
were Mrs. David Mercer. Miss Florence
Worthington. and Miss Kathleen Yves
ton. In the tea room the first hint oi
Christmas appeared in the red and greer
decoration of the tea table, which coIors
also were USED in the green drawing.
room.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
FRENCH AMBASSADOR
SPEAKS IN CHICAGO
Jusserand There for Four DAYS and 10 Make Important
Addresses to Union League at Banquet and
to Students of University
MISS CLAUDE ALBRIGHT,

NJ. Jusserand. the French ambassador.
is being entertained for four days in
Chicago. He left Washington yesterday.
and tonight he will be the guest of
honor at a banquet to be given by the
Union League Club. at which he will re
spond to toast to President Loubet-
Monday and Tuesday he will be the
guest of President Harper. of the Uni
versity of Chicago to the faculty and
students OF which he will deliver an ad-
dress.
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Represen-
tative Nicholas Longworth were guests
at n box party at the opera last night
and the Presidents daughter in a charm
ing white frock. was the object of much
attention from the audience. Mr.. Long
worth is musical. and when he left Gin
clnnati for Washington he brought with
him a Stradivarius violin. He Is vio-
linist Of ability. and has collection of
instruments by famous makers.
Mrs. TImmons will not be at home this
afternoon. as she desires to make Satur-
day calls. but will receive the remaining
Saturdays of the season in her new
home, ZIG lie Roy place.
Justice and Mrs. Day have been obliged
as their grandchild IS i'll with scarlet
fever
Mrs. II. c. Perkins will be hostess at
a luncheon today.
Mrs. Henry J. NJ Howard and Mrs
Joseph H Wood will be at home Mon
day. December is. from 3 TO 9. at 259
Twelfth street northeast.
Mrs a c. Keene. of Freedom. Ne. is
spending the winter with MIR. and Mrs
Carter Brewster keene, who have taken
an apartment in the Savoy.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Margaret Caumont Force.
of Washington, 70 Samuel James Hunt
er. of Berlin. Ala. on Tuesday after
noon December u. at the home of the
brides mother Mrs. Charles Fairchild
Force Selma, Ala.
The Excelsior Literary Club enjoyed
an original entertainment at the home
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

The Speaker should understand that
those public buildings he isn't going
20 permit VIII be the monuments TO a
lot OF wrecked Congressional careers.
IL they don't get built
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

These stormy days are the ones when
the crowds in the stores are rather
more tractable, and were probably sent
as n holiday convenience 10 people who
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
ONE ON THE DEADBEAT

He lost his memory one day.
Bat still he doesn't mind II:
In fact, I'm told his greatest rear
Is some day he will find IL,
New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

II is wise to restrain enthusiasm over
the rate legislation program. until the
Senate's finished product is actually on
the counters
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
IN TRANSIT.

Although the expressman and mail clerk
May use other articles ILL.,
The safest Of breakable presents
/ think is a ten-dollaf bill.
New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

A great evangelistic campaign is TO be
conducted IN Philadelphia The news
papers OF that town give evidence the
campaign IS needed
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

The Senate Appropriations Commit
tee is trying 10 find out something
about the comparative utilities OF the
4 pen and 20 spade as digging utensils.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

II Is now announced that railroad on
cials who grant rebates will be i'm
prisoned. 1t must be some sort of de-
partmentaI Joke
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
SMOKED IN KITCHEN.

cook who had been summarily dis
charged by her employers for smoking
cigarettes in the kitchen recently sued
in vain for wages In an English court.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
BE A HooDLUM WITH THE GANG

II you are too polite YOU will find
yourself standing in the middle OF the
street while the mob monopolizes the
sidewalk.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs Joseph Sommers. of West Wash
ington, gave a progressive card party
on Tuesday evening in honor OF Mrs
Nathan kaufman, OF Providence. r.
/. a great deal of fun and pleasure
was the result of the entertainment
At each table a different card was in
progress Supper was served after the
games were over. Mrs. H. Sommers
won the first prize, Miss Maude Baer.
the consolation, and Miss Cora SOM
mers the BOBBY prize.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs r Haas. Of So5 G street. was the
F., hostess at a beautifuuy appointed and
most enjoyable luncheon on Wednes-
day afternoon I'm honor Of Mrs. Rebecca
Nathanson. Of New York. but formerly
of this city.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
THE PERSONAL SIDE
AT THE CAPITOL

Congressman Henry a Cooper of Wis
consin, chairman OF the Committee ON
Insular Affairs. belongs 20 the squad OF
hard workers. His fricnos often remark
that the member from the Badger State
never seems to tire, and he is generally,
the first member present when his com
mittee is to have a meatIns. Another
characteristic is Chairman Cooper,s
wonderful patience. He never gets an
CRY At least, if he loses his tenoer
little bit. he does not show II.
Mr. Cooper is a musician of a high
order. His favorite instrument Is the
piano. Nothing gives more pleasure tn
the member from Wisconsin than to
sit before a first-class instrument and
lose himself improvising dreamy music
Lem II. Wiley. better known as Can
tain Wiley. doorkeeper at the west door
OF the House. has just been appointed
headquarters bugIer by James r. Tan
ner. commander of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. This viii be Captain WI
ieys third term in this position, ana is
recognition of his talents as a musi.
clan and his service in the civil war
He served with distinction all through
that struggle, with the Seyenty-seventt
Illinois Infantry.
During the days of Jack HaverIv's
Mastodon Mlnstrels," Captain Wiiey
was leader Of the band that was a lead.
ing feature Of the organization The
Dand took part in the Inauguration OF
II resident Garhe-i, and furnished mart M
the music al the martyred PRESIDENT.
funeral in this city seven months later
Last summer Captain Wiley toured M
western States with a native Indiar
Dand OF thirty pieces the band beino
composed of young Indians representine
seventeen different tribes and IncllId-
ing eleven full-blooded Indians.
One Of the most studious men in this
House Is Representative J. t. Robinson
OF Arkansas He is not only a student
OF current political history, but is an
enthusiast on ancient history and liter
ature He is frequenter Of the second
hand book stores, where for hours Al
time he Will pore over the dusty
volumes hidden on back shelves in
search OF some rare print And not I'm.
frequently he finds a treasure Some
tunes 1t is first edition that the mem
Der from Arkansas will discover In one
OF his tours. and then again ii will be
copy of an old magazine for which
some collector has spent years of search
trying TO find Mr.. Robinson saws ther.
Is no better antidote Cor ennui than an
hour in some quaint and curious shor
Wnere the shelves are bending with the
weight and dust of books and magazines
the leaves of which have not been turned
for generations gone.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

In fsuring on the dangers confront
ing Republicans in the next Congress
sional election, it must not be forgot
ten. also. that Web Davis has gone Re
publican again.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

McCurdy, like Hyde. doubtless is un-
certain whether anybody else will pay
him as much
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

With Christmas only nine days away,
the mistress Of the household for once
escapes the worry Of the servant prob
lem.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

All of which recalls the celebrated
crime of the man who wrote the poem
about it.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. F. Carl-Smith will be az home
Saturdays during the winter att 173s
Seventeenth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. Samuel Spencer is now in New
York. but is expected to return TO Wash
ington tonight.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

| Max Behrend, of Philadelphia spent
| a few days here visiting relatives
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

sam Downing, of the Indian Territory,
who is here with the delegation to peti-
ton Congress for Statehood for Okla
homa and Indian Territory. is staying
at the National He was at the Capitol
today and was introduced TO the mem
bers OF the House Committee on Terri
tories. Downing is an educated Choctaw
Indian. and is a thorough diplomat. He
is fluent talker and in the argument
he put forward in favor of joint State
hood for Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory caught every member he talked
to.
we have the finest country down our
way you ever saw" said Downing To-
aay. and when man from the East
nngerS with us for twenty-four hours
II Is all off with him He stops right
there and makes his home with us for
the rest OF his life 10 like TO take
Congress on trip through the two Ter
ritories. but I'd be afraid that after l
got the lawmakers down there they d
become so attached TO the spot that
they would Immediately remove the
Capital OF the country from Washington
TO Guthrie or Claremore.
IF Congress Will give US square
deal this session. and pass our bin to
admit us TO Statehood, our population
of more than a million and a half will
double within two years Our country is
overfowing with riches and is just the
pace Tor the ambitious young man who
is willing TO work for wealth
The people are as much in favor OF
one-cent postage today as they were
when I first introduced my bill. four
years ago" said Representative George
". Smith. Of Illinois. today. "Since the
appearance of the bill for penny postage
on the opening day of this Congress. -
added Mr.. Smith. I've received numer-
Gus kilograms. letters. and petitions
from all parts Of the country indorsing
cheaper postage and urging the early
passage of my bill.
Whether the bill is passed at this
session or not, I do not hesitate to say
that il will not be a great while before
first class mail will be carried for
cent"
Representative Smith is not the only
member TO hear from the people in favor
OF cheaper postage. for nearly every
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Miss Glider, daughter OF the poet,
Richard Watson Glider, has come from
New York to take part in the play to be
given for the Womans Army and Navy
League. She is the guest of Mrs.
Moran.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

soct o1tS lOI lllt next lOuT weeks, ana
before returning VIII visit Chicago.
Miss Frances lola McCsthran and
Charlie Dietz. jr.. were married last
evening az the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs F. c. McCathran. 7ls
North Carolina avenue southeast. by the
Rev. ]. c. Nicholson, Of Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.
The house was prettily decora ted with
Palms ferns and cut flowers The we'd
ding march from -DOhengrin" WAS play
ed by DR. Harry Hummer. The bride
was given away by her father. and was
met by the groom and his best man, Fred
Stine, AT the improvised altar arranged
In the bow window.
Miss McCathran wore "A gown of white
satin trimmed with rose point. She car
ried shower bouquet of Bride roses
Her veil. which was caught by a spray
OF orange blossoms, reached 10 the end
Of her train.
The bridesmaids were Miss Katherine
Guest and Miss Nettie Rapee, each wear
ing dainty white French organdie gowns
and carrying pink bouquets. After the
reception Mr. and Mrs. Dietz left for a
short wedding trip in the South, after
which they will go TO New York as the
guests or Mr.. and Mrs John Fort
Upon their return. they will OCCUPY the
home given them by the brides father
Companies + and q. OF the Business
High School. VIII be the guests Of honor
at "A dance tonight in Carroll Institute
Hall. Their hosts will he the members
OF the Gem Plea sure Club
The Washington times., 1905-12-16
OEBUTANTE WILL
ENTERTAIN TODAY
Coming-Out Party of Miss
Lucy Adee.
MADAME MENDOZA VERY ILL
Minister From Colombia Called to New
York Because of Serious Con-
dition of Wife.

One of the most important social
events of today Is the coming-out party
of Miss Lucy Adee. The entire color
scheme will be in pink and white.
Miss Woodruff and Miss Elizabeth
Lamberton will be at the tea table. The
punch bowl will be in charge of Mrs.
Swollen Brown
The girls assisting in receiving the
guests are Miss Adee. Miss Elizabeth
Jewett. Miss Maybelle Raymond, Miss
Francis Goldsborough. Miss Grace
Morey, of Warrenton, Va; Miss Grace
Allen, Miss Rose Greedy, and Miss Lii
liam Stone. Miss Lucy Adee is one of
the most popular girls in Washington
society. She is extremely attractive and
OF great charm of manner.
The minister from Colombia is again
in New York, having been called there
by the serious condition of his wife S
health. Nine. Mendoza has been i'll in
New York for some time.
Miss Alice Shepard. one of this sea-
sons debutantes. gave an enjoyable
luncheon yesterday. Her guests were
Miss Eleanor Hoyt. Miss Bella Bateman,
Miss Alice Downing, Miss Miller, Miss
Miriam Crosby, Miss Polly Mason, Miss
Lillian Stone, Miss Mamie Morse. Miss
Natalie MaI.ruder. Miss Lucy Adee. and
Miss Louise Maxwell.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Miss Amelia Stern. of this city, who
went to Indianapolis TO attend the
Lyon Kirshbaum wedding is still In
that city and will be the guest Of Mrs
Sol Meyer for the next four weeks, and
before returning VIII visit Chicago
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. A c. Keene. of Freedom, Me-. is
spending the winter with MIR. and Mrs.
Carter Brewster Keene, who have taken
an apartment in the Savoy.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. Timmons will not be al home this
afternoon. as she desires to make Satur-
day calls. but will receive the remaining
Saturdays of the season in her new
home 2126 lie Roy place.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. Henry J. NJ Howard and Mrs
Joseph H Wood will be at home Mon
day. December is. from 10 3. at %.
Twelfth street northeast.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Mrs. II c. Perkins will be hostess a
a luncheon today.
The Washington times., 1905-12-16

Justice and Mrs Day have been obliged
to cancel all their social engagements
as their grandchild Is i'll with scarlet
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Published to Comply With the State Law.
AN ORDINANCE
Regulating Railroads In the City Limit


Council OF Idaho
railroad shall pope to be moved
railroad
shall cleared
in
public highway
the Of
Section No on
platform OF
City OF Springs
violate
two dollars and not than ten dollars for each and
Passed by the City Council approved this
DAY :. "a D. 1906.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05

empoye
give permit Or sou 70
where obscene PLAYS
OF Idaho Springs any
drink composed In whole Or par On n M
his OF
deemed guilty of
ho less
nor moeth
shall be accompanied by
her guardian or any nnu
OF gambling HOUSE.
place where obscene plays are p
OF nine o'clock In
unless he or she Is aoe 70 ana
snaI pe
In
skill chance Drinking
wholly in OF any
punished not less
dollar than i've dollars ,na,.. any
intoxicated into any Oh ,ns
preceding ordinance who shall At OF
With mentioned aid
intoxicated 10 pay
punished by nne OF not less han n
all
All Of the in time and at suen
provisions OF this ordnance anu
uch
entering any Oh tns ps
allow any sucn omces
reasonape
obstruct sncn om s
places sn
guilty thereof shall be punished "
nfty dollars
City OF Idaho springs anu ~
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05
Attest
PROPOSED ORDNANCE
Published to Comply with the State Law.
AN oRplNAMcE

Liquors Habituai
and to Prevent Ih: treq.:ne
Sowing Alleys
Where Obscene Performed and Enforce the Pro-
Ordinance
BE of Of Springs:
Section billiard keeper
bar the proprietor n In charge the time OF
gambling fame
performed place where spr
shall permit allow frequent visit remain
guardian habual drunkd intoxicated
in
drink
By
shall
In
conviction. for q O6ense
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Published to Comply With the State Law.
AN ORDINANCE

In Relation a Labor Aeeeu Salary Roll
DC section Of and present
the cy G0q o a sss ssn to @ n.hd nm
OF each person resa
salary amount Of salary per
column for remarks 49,, .,.rx ,o,, tho same
be before the Council for audit ana
services cash outlay by any OF .ne resu
in the manner other the city ,,.,.r
water Works and and
Council each regular monthly meeting eel n n Se %
temed statement Of the l.oo,
SECTION Each each
each employed in the par p dsys
day and the amount due
Section the omc max
and no ohe, h or acc account cunt 70, S saeh services " ~
.csx the .ne shall be deemed Council
portion rendered such labor account sna oe
the Council such action shall be noted on such ~ ~
shall be filed by the Clerk and shall
named shall any manner sy
actually earned
price actually to the person
the shall fah Tor Two
from the City Of Idaho springs
and conviction thereof shall be nnd
Section
roll and the labor account
he
his ONCE and annu MS en-
City % Council eli '' s'' -A' -
with
Council of Idaho Springs and approved this
day A.
,a,x s. -. ::
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05
ARTICLE xI.
sundry Avocations-

be the business
billiard table bagale table
rink played with balls
nanc
table bagnfele
be paid for each pin
shooting gallery
other device lor
OF
there shall be PAID the SUI" "
stios II the business
stand waeca o. oess venle n ~ VI
without csese snefefof ns
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-08-05


to
i further
the
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OF
provisions this
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Springs
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