The Washington herald., 1906-11-19

declined to make any comment upon
either the book or the manner Of its re-
ception by tie public. He would not say
even that he had read it, although there
I is evidently not the slightest discord In
the Parsons family over the sentiments
| expressed in Mrs Parsons work.
Mrs. Parsons. who is recognized as a
brilliant and talented woman, made her
self popular IN Washington society last
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons occupy the resi-
dence at Nineteenth and \ streets. OppO-
site to the British Embassy. which Sena-
tor Depew purchased several years ago
for his niece, Miss Anna Depew Pauding.
MIR and Mrs Parsons entertained at a
number of dinners, and Mrs. Parsons
proved a charming hostess.
Her friends have known that she held
decided opinions and some advanced
ideas, but notwithstanding this fact, her
book treating the marriage question as
she does surprised them. Mrs. Parsons
takes a deep interest in social problems
and political affairs, and is especially en-
thusiastic over her husbands success in
the political field. Mr. Parsons comes
back to Congress with a largely increas-
ed majority from a district which four
years @sa sent Francis Burton Harrison,
a Democrat. 10 Congress.
Mr.. Parsons had a plurality OF more
than 5000 this year and a clear majority
OF more than 1900 over all Congressional
candidates in his district He has found
in his political career that Mrs. Parsons
advice has been valuable TO him. Mr..
Parsons is an assiduous worker in Con
gress, despite the fact that ne is serving
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upon the sessions Of the House.
Only once while he was in Washington
last winter did he find it necessary 10
absent himself from Congressional duties
Then domestic duties detained him at
home. A new member OF Mr.. Parsons
family had arrived
From their personal experience. Mr.. and
Mrs Parsons have never had cause TO
advocate temporary marriage Their do
nestle life is a very happy one, and those
who know them we'll say that the husband
takes as much pride in his wife's literary
abilities as she does in his success in poll
ties
Mr.. Parsons was willing to discuss other
topics last night, but SHE'D al any men
ti0n Of Mrs. Parsons book. He believes
in tariff revision. and that 1t viii be ac-
complished through the Republican party:
DA ~ II rev tSiul VI maj IA cAlAt
ethics he is silent.
Mr. Parsons expects 10 return TO New
York to-day, and remain until a day or
two before the opening Of Congress. Mrs.
Parsons WI stay in Washington.
The Rev. Father Stafford, d. D.. pastor
OF ST. Patrick's Church, declared last
night: "MatriInony by trial Is the ultimate
outcome Of divorce, and simply means
public prostitution. II Is too absurd 10 be
talked OF or taken seriously. The marriage
state and the home would be utterly de-
strOyed. and it would make every woman
immoral. As a sacrament marriage must
be kept sacred"
such state IS unscriptural and will
never be tolerated by a civilized people,
IS the opinion OF the Methodist Episcopal
Bishop Of Washington, Earl Cranston. 1t
would destroy the home, society, mar
riage. and every kindred relation"
Mrs. Parsons attitude is d reflection
on her own married life says the Rev.
John Schaick, pastor Of the Grace Dutch
Reformed Church, and it shows a per
sonal recognition on her part Of the fall
ure Of the marriage state. The idea OF
TIC state caring for the children is alb
su-d II cannot take care Of its prison
crs."