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IN THE GIRLS SCHOOLS.
Wnshington CoIIege.

Mrs. Menefee recently entertained the
girls IN a charming manner. The affair
was informal. but delightful. ALI the
pupils and teachers participated Games
and other amusements were enjoyed by
the girls, and when this pastime closed,
a bounteOus repast was served.
On wednesday afternoon a literary
gathering was held, when Miss Titus de-
livered an interesting account of Men
delssohn's Life and Works" Miss Hick-
man favored those present with SPIN
ming Wheel" and Miss Yerby gave Ron
do Capriccioso' and Spring Song" Miss
Eichorn rendered Consolation" with
splendid technique and feeling Miss
Downey's Hunting Song was heartily
received
Miss Mcdonald has returned from Rich
mend, where she spent Thanksgiving
Miss Griffin is back from Fredericks-
burg, where she passed a delightful hOli-
day.
Miss Hamilton, who was in Philadel-
pha. has returned.
The Misses Karns, who enjoyed their
Thanksgiving recess with their sister, are
back TO study
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Mount vernon seminary.

The young ladies of Mount Vernon
Seminary. past and present, are very
much interested in a kindergarten in
Southwest Washington, which was for
merly supported by Mrs. Phoebe A.
Hearst This work is a delight and pleas
ure to the young ladies. and every year
they arrange some function for the ben
eft Of this work.
Tomorrow, December Il, at $50. at
the National Theater, as a benefit for
this work, Nine. Schumann-Heink viii
appear IN concert. under the auspices OF
the Mount Vernon Seminary Society.
Mrs. Somers' friends and former pu-
pills viii be pleased and interested 10
know that on Monday she held a bril-
liant reception in New York. at the Wal
G0Tf-Astoria- Mrs S0mers received all
her former pupils, some OF whom she
had not seen since the early days of the
school. The event was an altogether
charming one, and held many happy
memories for those interested.
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Trinity College.

His eminence. Cardinal Gibbons. accom-
panied by Mgr O'Conneu, rector OF
the Catholic University, and Rev Father
Dougherty, recently visited Trinity. HIS
.eminence granted the students a holiday
on Friday. following Thanksgiving.
one day recently the students enter
tained their friends at a delightful
tea. The great dining hall was lavish
~ adorned with potted plants and cut
flowers. Pennants, class banners, and
other appropriate decorations added 10 the
beauty of the scene. over 900 guests We're
royalty entertained by the girls. Miss
Sarah McQuaid, Of Plttsburg, a former
student. who came down for the tea, spent
a few days in addition. Miss MCQUaid is
well remembered here for her beauty and
charming personality.
The Misses Colners have returned from
their home IN Buffalo, where they were
called upon the sudden death OF their
brother They have the sincere sympathy
of all their friends.
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Toys, Dolls, and Games.

<E toy world fully represented assembage
than is in that occupying almost acre OF our
e fourth floor.
1t gathered from the toy factories OF the world and it
includes the inventions and handwor Of toy artists OF every land where
toys made.
During his stay the great toy fair held Leipzig this year
personal representative celebrated toy manufacturers Of
the day He only bought freely OF all the splendid exhibits but he
also ordered number unique made especially children
these duplicated They have arrived and along
with them spoad beautiful and pleasing attractions for the
young every age games every description dolls every
nationality and toys and toys the interesting instructive and
derful that toyland.
Special attention Is called 10
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GOLF MEETING GOES WEST.
United states Association VIII As
sembIe at Chicago.

New York. Dec. 9.-Chicago has been
selected for the annual meeting of the
United States Golf Association. It will
be the first time since the organization
in 1894 that the annual meeting has not
been held in this city. The executive com
mittee has previously announced the an
nual meeting for January 19 at Del
mOnico's This is now Tescinded and the
executive committee makes announcement
of Friday evening, January IS, as the
time, and Chicago the place. Secretary
Morgan states that the action is taken in
response to a petition signed by the West
ern golf clubs and by a large number of
prominent players in the West
The Western clubs, which have borne
their fun share In conducting the national
championships, would seem entitled to the
annual meeting at least once in three
years.
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Hamilton Institute.

The instructors viii give an entertaining
musicale and reception on Saturday next
at o'clock
On Monday, the 18th, the girls viii ap-
pear in a charming little French play.
Tbs girls viii take part in an afternoon
mus bale on next Thursday afternoon,
when an interesting discourse Will be de-
liyered, dealing with famous composers
and their works
The Christmas holiday VIII commence
Tuesday morning December Is
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WEBER TO WE'D SOON.
Ohio Congressman VIII Become y
Benedict on January !.

Congressman Webber. of the Four
teenth Ohio district, viii be married
on New Years Day to Miss Nettie Finch,
of HinkIey, Ohio in that city.
The ceremony wiz be performed by
Rev. c. Il. Sears. an uncle Of the bride
who Is daughter OF a prominent mer-
chant in Hinkley and many years the
Congressman junior. Mr. Webbers $
former wife died in Washington last
spring at the Providence Hospital He
will leave for Ohio in a short time to
make arrangements for the ceremony.
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Martha Washington Seminary.

The young ladies are anticipating with
great pleasure, tea which they will give
on the 18th
Their many friends viii he interested TO
viii give "a dance.
Mrs. Welliver entertained the young la
dies at a charming luncheon at her home
in Biltmore street last week.
Before the Christmas holidays, which
viii begin on the 10Th. a musicale viii be
given by the pupils in the department Of
music. The girls and their friends look
forward 60 this function with much pleas
ure and interest
The greater number of girls Will go to
their homes % enjoy Christmas.
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Paducnh 10 Undergo Repair..

Portsmouth. n. H., Dec 9.-The
United States ship Paducah, Capt. Win
terhaller. arrived at the navy yard this
afternoon from Norfolk, Va. The yes
sci viii undergo extensive repairs, but
will net go out of commission.
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Which especially Germany. largest doll
could get sell this popular price
value obanabe this country 1t inches height
full ball onted finest quality bque wig
hair moving eyes exposed teeth and the
ike You requested examine this doll carefully
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ImmacuIata Seminary.

from her father. who is consul TO Chile.
The girls are planning a musicale for
their friends which will probably take
place shortly before Christmas.
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The first Of the three dances by the
commandant and officers stationed at
the Washington Navy Yard viii take
place on Saturday evening. The other
dates selected for this series of dances
are January L and February 8.
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For the more mature members Of SO
ciety the week will bring a number of
important dinner parties, with an after
noon reception by Mrs Logan on Tuesday,
and one by Mrs. Robert Hinckley on
Saturday.
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The weddings Of the week viii begin
to-day with that Of Miss Helen Hurst
and Mr. Edward Oliver Gordon, Of Cleve-
land, Ohio. only a small company viii
attend the ceremony, for which no cards
Of invitation have been issued,
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Col and Mrs. Charles S. Bromwell en-
tertained at luncheon yesterday at the
Chevy Chase Club.
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Mrs. Frederick V. Abbott will entertain
at a reception and dance on Thursday
evening 10 introduce her twin daughters,
and on Friday evening Mrs. Mclean will
give a cotillion IN honor of Miss Evelyn
Chew.
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Miss Jessie Steele's debut on Wednes-
day will be made at Rauscher's, where
her aunt, Mrs. Arthur D. Addison. will
give a large reception, with dancing.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-10

Paymaster Adee entertained at a small
tea yesterday aboard the Mayflower, now
anchored at the navy yard. The guests
were entirely from the debutante ranks
with the younger officers Of the hosts
service. Mrs. Martin. wife Of Paymaster
J. b. Martin. L. 5. y. did the hOnOrs.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell. Of New
York, who spent the season in Washing
ton several years ago, have returned and
leased for the coming winter 1874 Connec-
ticut avenue, where they are now estab-
lisbed Mr. and Mrs Wendell have a
beautiful estate at Cazenovia, n Y,
where they passed the autumn.
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Mrs. Hawley. widow Of Senator Hawley,
of Connecticut, and Mrs. Charles Cole.
widow of Judge Cole, of this city, have
established themselves at Bruges. Bel
gium, where they viii pass the winter. To
be near their children, who are in school
in that interesting city.
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Our w. & L. Dollar Doll,

attention is called 10
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The first of this weeks debutantes will
be Miss Erma Shaw, daughter of the Sec
retary of the Treasury ana Mrs. Shaw,
who viii be presented at a tea this after
noon at the Arlington Hotel
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Miss Mary Hopkins has joined her par
ents, Col. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, at
their home on Dupont circla
The Washington herald., 1906-12-10

Herr Won BadowitZ. son Of the German
Ambassador at Madrid has been appoint
ed second secretary Of the German En-
baSsy in this city. where he is expected
during the present week.
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Miss Edgarina Hastings win be pre-
sented tomorrow afternoon also, alta tea
at the home Of her uncle. Judge Minis.
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Mrs B. Reeves Russell viii introduce
her daughter, Miss Almyra De Camp Ses-
siOns. at an evening reception after the
holidays. Mrs Russell is at home Thurs
days during December and January.
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Mrs. J. c. Pennie. formerly Of this city,
but now of Mount Clair. y. J., viii pass
this week in Washington as the guest Of
Mrs Simon Wolf
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Senator and Mrs. Foraker have issued
invitations to dinner for December -
The Washington herald., 1906-12-10

MIS- COTnelia Tullis and the Misses
Gaines entertained a small company at
cards in the Darlors of the Alton House
on Friday evening.
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Signor Centaro. OF the Italian Embassy.
who sails for Europe next Saturday, Will
entertain a large company at luncheon at
the New Willard on Thursday
The Washington herald., 1906-12-10

The marriage of Miss Caroline Thomp-
son, daughter of the late Hon Hugh y
Thompson. Of Washington and South
Carolina. to DIT. John NJ. Harrington, of
New York. will take place December y
in Charleston. S. G. The ceremony will
be solemnized at St Michaers Church,
and be followed by a reception at the
home of the brides mother
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cocaine and others found other effective
methods.
The first man to end his life last year was
Dr. A. G. Adams. who used revolver
as the instrument to accomplish his death.
Clark j. Carson followed his example
shortly afterward. and the third person to
end his life last year was A. O. Powers
an Inmate of the insane asylum. He was
unable to get a weapon and he hanged
himself Others who followed included
Andrew Davidson Thomas j. Thompson,
George Curry. William J. Bolway. William
10 Gales, Nellie McCauley, William De
Nantter. Catherine E. Duffy. Mary A.
Brown George Kaezer. Edmund p. Cap
ron. Annie Baker Francis NJ Everett,
Mike Hazad, Mary Reilly, John c. Peyton,
l.. n. Haseleff, Robert ID. Graham Edward
Greene, Philip Holsten. Emanuel Boone,
Cafal Tatora, Emma Hodges. Henry Wells
Charles A. johnson, Brlscoe Lewis, Martha
Rodgers, Guy Earle Howett William Zim-
norman, John w. Hall. John w. Brooke
Armstead N. Harrell, John L. Gray Chas.
F. Downs, Joseph s. Sharp, Mrs. Du Bois,
George T. c. McCauley, Henry s. Everett,
William A. Bottomley. Washington J.
Quiggle, Michael F. Mcdonnell. Marion J.
Ozmond, Joseph Roundtree, Moy Sam, Her
bert Caddick and Mary Mason. The largest
number of suicides during any month was
In October, when seven persons took their
lives 1t Is drought that not more than
ten of the victims wrote letters explain
Ing why they were tired OF life.
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IN LABOR CIRCLES
MANY DISTURBANCES AMONG
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.

During the past year labor has had many
momentous problems brought before its
representatives for decision in matters az
fecting its stability as power. In jan
uary the labor leaders of the city assem-
bled In Costello Hall and active prepara-
tons were made for the esta blishment In
this city of temple for the sons OF ia
Dor. At the time 1t was supposed that be-
fore very long time had elapsed the la
boring men OF this city would have tenn
pie that was suitable TO the capital city
of the nation. 1t was suggested that the
site of abe Hebrew Temple on Sth street
between II and I streets or in that vicin
ity would be a good place for the location
of the building. The committee appointed
for the arrangements for the erection of
the temple was follows: Milford Spohn,
chairman; J. NJ. Heisey, r. g. NJ. Ross.
Edward Nothnage, Thomas Reardon, Frank
Raun, Charles Grady, c. w. Winslow, a.
Britain, G. A. Prau, II. Brennan and l..
Stein.
In March the bricklayers Of the city
reached an agreement on the wage scale.
This was due to the fact that each side
showed a disposition to do the right thing.
In April the Supreme Court of the United
States declared in opinion rendered on
the 18th that the ten-hour labor law as in
force in the state of New York was not
constitutional, which was a great victory
shoers walked out in May, but they finally
returned to their positions after confer
enceS with the employers. June saw the
end of the paper hangers and painters
strike. This was of three months dura-
ton and the main cause was the fact that
the Painters Union, which is affiliated IN
the national organization with the journey
men paper hangers called out all of the
painters who were working upon any build
ings where non-union paper hanger was
employed. The members of the local unions
OF both organizations were finally induced
to take UP their work where left off In the
latter part Of August the painters at the
navy yard went out on strike. which
was speedily settled. Preparations for a
fight to secure an eight-hour day We're be-
gun by the printers and they received the
first part of the month of December a
notice announcing adherence TO the OPEN
shop principle posted in the offices of many
local employing printers. On December
q an extract from the report of the eight
hour committee of the International Typo
graphical Union was published, together
with statement from members Of the
Iypothetae, the organization of employ
ers. The struggle between the factions
Will begin January L.
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REAL ESTATE MARKET

The past twelve months have been pros
porous ones in the real estate business.
The market has been remarkably good.
A larger amount of money was spent in
building then ever before in the history
OF the city. The demand for houses to reat
and for apartments was exceptionally good.
4 notable feature was the continued mar
ket for houses, and the number of home
owners received many additions. The ex-
pansion of the city has gone steadily on
in all directions, and there is every evidence
of the constant growth of the population.
The demand for property is also one OF
the marked features of the market, and
the favorable rates for money on real es-
tate indicates that realty here is looked
upon by financers as a desirable medium
for loans The conditions in all phases are
so favorable that predictions are made
with confidence that the coming season VIII
be a good one and that business Will be
brisk and the progress of the city in build
ing and in population and in improvements
of various kinds will, during the coming
months be in much the same proportion as
has been the case during the period Just
closed
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LOCAL FIN ANCES.

The progress of the financial institutions
and the increase in their resources and in
their business has perhaps been more
marked then any other year for long
period Only one addition has been made
to the number of national banks but the
capital of some has been enlarged and the
process OF doing the same thing in the case
of other institutions has been started. The
new bank added to the list is that of the
National City, which took possession of the
building which II purchased from the Amer
can Security and Trust Company, 1903 q
street The latter company moved into the
new building which has just been finished
at the northwest corner of 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue The increase in the
capital stock of the Central Bank from
500 600 to 100000 was effected during the
wear and at least three others are In Eall-
Gus stages of the same process.
Two new savings banks have been organ
lied the East Washington and the 18th
and L Streets. The former has begun busi-
ness and the latter Is awaiting the COM
pletion of its new building.
The Home Savings erected buildings ana
started branches in the southwest and
northeast sections of the city, and the
CAPITAL of the Peoples of the Union and of
the Merchants and Mechanics has been in
creased There was some talk of starting
another trust company, but the plans have
not as yet been fully matured.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
CHANGES IN THE LOCAL EDIJcA-
TIoNAL INSTITUTIONS.

The past year opened in educa tionaI mat
ters with bill forwarded to Congress for
compulsory education January s. The Pub
lie Education Association presented a pc
ition to the Senate during the following
week Endorsing the bill. February 20 the
House committee reported favorably on the
bill, but the desired legislation was not eff
fected. The Senate committee began 10
consider the matter again December s., and
those interested In the bill are sanguine or
its passage. In the administration of the
local public school affairs the year has
been critical. petition of teachers for
more pay was presented to the Senate
January 8, and throughout the year sta
tistics have been published showing the in
adequacy of salaries in Washington, and
the contrast of local school conditions with
those OF other cities. A movement was
started early In February by various rei-
gtous bodies to secure greater moral train
ing in the schools. At an interdenomina-
tionai conference religious training for the
schools was approved, but the school board
stood firmly on the ground that moral in
struction in the local schools is adequate.
series of Investigations has had dis
turbing influence upon the high schools.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
MANY MEASURES OF MINOR I'M
PoRTANCE ENACTED.

The year 1905 Witnessed the closing of one
Congress and the beginning of a new one.
The last session of the F1fty-eighth Con-
gress came TO an end March at noon. The
first session of the Fifty-ninth Congress be-
gan December 4 at noon. Following the IN
auguration of President Roosevelt, held
March 4 al the Capitol. amid imposing cere-
monies. the Senate was in session for Few
weeks TO act upon the nominations OF the
Santo Domingo treaty.
There has not been a great deal of Dis
trict legislation in Congress during the
year The usual appropriation bill was
passed cutting down the Districts allow
ance TO 81 22j. 600 less than the current ap-
preparation The limit of cost of the mu-
nicipal building was Increased TO S2,oboVoo'
and the limit of cost of the Anacosti't
bridge increased TO 1910 600. An eight
room school building was provided for the
fifth division and building for the thlr-
tenth division to cost S34. coo
A number of laws Of minor Importance
relating TO District affairs were enacted.
The first steps toward compulsory educa-
ton were taken by the Senate, but not
pressed, because it was uncertain whether
the school facilities were adequate to pro-
vide for compulsory attendance. They nave
been found to be so. however. and the same
bill has been introduced in the new Con-
g-ess. Agitation was also commenced OF
the question of increased pay for schooi
teachers. A struggle for right of way for
a. cross-town street railway occupied the
In the short session, but the bill was not
SGpH
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YEARS EVENTS IN DISTRICT OF COL MBI4

corning the Interstate Live Stock Insur
ance Company.
The validity of the Spooner Panama canal
act was upheld by a decision rendered by
Justice Stafford in case in which the
'eonstitutionality Of the act was attacked
by citizen Of one of the western states
Justice Stafford, by decision rendered In
the habeas corpus cases of John Conner
and Matthew j. Barry, apparently put a
stop to what threatened to be wholesale
discharge of inmates of the Government
Hospital for the Insane who had been trans
ferred to that institution from the National
Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
United States Attorney Baker, for the
government, filed a suit in which was pre-
sented claim of the United States TO the
rare art collection of Mrs. Harriet Lane
Johnston
The Court of Appeals, among other
things decided that under the provisions
of the District code, no company can be in
Corporated here to engage in or conduct
more than specific business. The Dis
trict Commissioners snow regula ton"
was held by the Court of Appeals. IN a de-
cision rendered March %. to be invalid.
The Court of Appeals in March upheld the
constitutionaNty of the union railroad sta
ton act.
The minority stockholders of the City and
Suburban railway of Washington petit!oned
the court to appoint co-receiver to rep
resent their interests. Soon, thereafter,
however, 1T was announced that the road
was on paying basis and the receiver
ship. that had been in force for several
years, was terminated.
Concerning the bankruptcy case of
Thomas p. Waggaman, the right of the
Catholic University of America to the
tracts of land known as Pretty Prospect
and Woodley, conveyed July %. 1904. by
Mr.. Waggaman and John Ridout as trus-
tees, to secure the university in the sum
OF $3.50, 1885, was attacked The suit was
filed by the Washington Loan and Trust
Company, as executor of Benjamin X.
Plain. deceased. The sale of the Wagga-
man art collection was held by direction of
the court in New York city In January.
The Waggaman household effects were sold
here at auction June Z. Mr.. Waggaman
was indicted August % for the alleged
embezzlement of $500 held by him for
the heirs of Adele B. French. The Catholic
University August 2S filed with Referee
Bradley, in the bankruptcy cause proof of
Its claim to $S76 1886
FRANK ID. James, who pleaded guilty to
charge of the larceny of large amount
OF personal property from the residence
or Mr. s. II. Kaufman, where he was
trusted employe, was sentenced TO peniten-
tlary Imprisonment for three and one-half