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The Washington times., 1906-01-31
DIR. BARCHET GIVES TO
MUSEUM CHINESE FLORA
Specimens Of Seven Hundred Plants
dake Valuable Addition to Col
lections Already in Place.

The National Museum has received
from DR.. Stephen T. Barchet. an Amer
ic~. who has lived for many years at
Shanghai. where he is connected with
the consular service, a valuable collec-
ton Of 700 speciments OF Chinese plants.
mounted and labeled. 1t is a distinct
addition to the collection OF the fora
of China now in the Museum.
Dr.. Barchet has been visiting his old
home L Annapolis and left for
Shanghai only a few days ago. He has
agreed 10 continue his collecting and
with the energy and ability he has dis
played, there can be no question his
contributions viii go far toward com
pleting tie Museums already large
stock of me plants OF China.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
SNOW AND STORM BRING
MORE MONEY TO CHARITY
Associations Claim That Contributions
Lessen as the Temperature Rises,
While Work Never Diminishes.

It Is announced by the Associated
Charities and the Citizens Relief Assoc
citation that they have been unable to
publish any lists Of subscribers IN the
last three days because their collections
appear 10 have been delayed by the mild
weather which has prevailed. At the
meeting of the executive committee yes
terday, attention was again called 20
the fact that the mild weather has not
greatly decreased the work OF The two
associations because the chief causes Of
distress 10 which these charities minis
ter are sickness, deseTtiOn. accident,
weakness. ignorance, and other causes
which are not affected by 2 rise in tenn
peraJure. The following contributions
have been received by John JOY Edison,
treasurer. ST. @ street northwest.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
WIRELESS STATION
IN NEW QUARTERS
Transfer at Naval Gun Fac.
tory Successfully Made.
OUTLOOK C0URAGINe
Expected Now That Little DifieultI
VIII Be Experienced in Inter
cepring Messages.

The formal transfer Of the wireless ex.
pertinent station at the Naval Gun Fac
tory from its temporary quarters 20 its
newly-equipped nome was made at the
local Navy Yard this afternoon. The ia.
itial message sent out fTCm the new
station was Intercepted by the station al
Annapolis. Nd. From all appearances
the transfer was successfully made.
The ceren onies Incident to this i'm.
poTtant steP In perfecting the expert
ments with wireiesF biography were
simple in detail, only officials directly
connected with the work being present
BY February IS. il is expected that ths
station viii have been gotten into snaps
10 class II as one OF the most important
and best equipped In the United states.
Some Other Machines.
Receiving and transmitting machines
five times the capacity OF those now IL
use viii then be installed. This viii
enable the corps OF experts from the
department % intercept and send mes.
sages 10 San Juan and other distant
points Up 10 the present the IongeS
distance experimental with Was Colon
approximately !. 500 miles from Washing
ton.
Chief ELECTRICIAN Dean. who is directly
in charge of the experiments. Is con.
ndenI that WHGu ne mas al the new
machines and devices Installed, tas
station will be able 20 intercept clearly
and distinctly any ana all messages on
the Atlantic coast. The devices now be-
ing used were not OF sufficient force &c
catch clearly long or complicated mes
saEes,
Eight Wires Each.
The equipment OF the new station
gives il eight wires. each of $50 feet OF
antenn surface. These wires are sus-
pended At a height veTying from la
feet a. a point near the station house.
10 a height Of 2l2 feet ABOUT SO feet
away. they being hung from an inter
cepting pole and the smoke stacks OF
the new boiler room. In The station.
proper. ali the latest contrIyanees known
10 the wireless telegra ply field. are be-
ing put I'D. These devices consist OF
one fifteen kilowatt intercepting machine
OF the latest pattern. an improved
transmitting device, and other machines
connected with Ine detail work. The
receiving and sending rooms are sep
ara1ed By deadened walls This ia in
tended 10 prevent any confusion arising.
Both the International Morse code and
the American code are being used al
the station. Preference. however. i
given 10 the former. as IL IS the most
universally used.
So far the experiments AT the station
have been very satisfactory and much
Improvement IS anticipated when the
stations new home VIII have been fully
completed and equipped
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
REAL ESTATE SALES.

DR.. William " Smith has bought
from +. G. Davidson. a house and lot
on the south side OF Duke street. near
Washington street.
Inc Red g Manufacturing Company
OF Baltimore has bought from Harry
F. Wheat a lot OF ground on the east
side OF Fairfax street. between Princess
and Queen streets
Randolph Ramer has bought from
John d Normovle. lot No. Is. in the
north subdivision.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
CAVALRY SQUADRON
ORDERED ON MARCH

Orders have been issued by the gen
eraI staff Of the army for the First
squadron OF the Eleventh Cavalry, st
Fort Riley, 70 proceed en- a march TO
Les Moines Iowa, the LIST OF March.
u lis will make a fun regiment OF caval-
~ al the post at Iowa's capital
The Second squadron Of the Second
Cavalry left Manila January 3 for the
States. and, upon arriving at the Pre-
Sidio. they will be dispatched 10 the
Kansas post 10 fiji the vacancy in the
complement there TO be caused by the
departure OF the troops OF the Eleventh
The Washington times., 1906-01-31

iheV were determined 10 try 10 make
loIiticaI capital by supporting a bin OF
'heir own, they would have to vote
against the dangerous amendments 10
the Republican bill. because 70 sun
port such amendments when 4 Demo
cratic bill had no show Of psssage
you'd convict them OF rank insincerify'
@nd AFTER ne Democratic members
have saved the Ril from eEnasctllatior
II IS calculated enough Republican,
viii be forced 20 vote for IL TO pass II
The measure Is certain TO have a con-
fIGeraoie Democratic support. from
present inQica lions. and with this as a
start. u VIII Be hard 10 drum I'D enough
republicans with the courage TO defeat
Aldrich the Backbone.
Senator Aldrlch remains the backbone
OF opposition He viii fight the meas
ure 20 the last ditch. II Is said that
other opponents have been pretty badly
panic-strickrn of late: but Aldrlch
sucks 10 the fight. and is as firm as the
Rock OF Ages.
The expected unanimous passage Of
the bill ia the House is likely to fan Of
naturalization. The minority that will
vote against IL viii be small and ex-
treaely select IL will include a Few
Republicans, who are opposed 10 rate
regulation on genera principles, and
possibly a few Democrats who don I
believe in this bill The opposition on
the Republican side Is likely 70 be led
by Charles =. Littlefeld. the Tedoubt
bic Maine Independent. who says that
while he hasn't entirely decided what
be VIII do, he IS strongly disposed 10
vote against the bill because he thinks
u goes too far IN the ma1ter Of giving
the commission power over differcf.-
uals- A number OF New England mem
bcTs VIII probably line up with him.
Place for Hepburn.
Currency has been given 70 a report.
in House circles, that II the measure
passes In its present form. authorizing
an increase II the membership Of the
commission, Congressman hepburn
chairman OF the House Committee on
Interstate Commerce, may be made one
- the members as soon as his term
shall have expired
lie could not legally be appointed dur
ing the continuance Of the term FOR
WhiCG he Was elected 70 Congress, but
after that he will be eligible The re-
port that he may succeed 10 one Of the
early vacancies has been discussed with
much interest among those whom il
has reached.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, JAS. 81

Police Justice Harry 3. Cation today
completed his second year as PRESIDING
justice over the Alexandria police court.
The justice was busy today receiving
congrat ulatic1s from his friends.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
wASBINGToNIANs MARRIED.

Miss Lillian ROundtree and George
GreEtham, both of Washington, were
married by the Rev. DR.. Fisher at the
parsonage Of the First Baptist Church
here last Monday
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union viii give an ice cream social at
Lee Camp Han on the evening OF Mon
day, February 3.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
OLD RESIDENT DIES.

Benjamin Cockrell, an old resident OF
Fairfax county. died at his home near
Negiey's last night. He was the father
Of Edward and Charles Cockreu.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
Che Cling! ExcLain1
The OrientdLS a. Fort
Drill OF Troopers Arouses Imperial Chinese
Commission TO Marvel and Cheer in Their
Native Tongue at Good Horsenanship.

The guests Of honor arose and recog-
niZed the salute. and resumed their seats
al but Is. ;. Yao. brigadier general
IN the Chinese army. Apparently he was
trausfXed with admiration. and rot till
the drills we're begun did he resume his
seat.
Lightning Change.
These horses are finer than the 9TH
ers,' and men. too. it seems" repeated
the Interpreter.
They are The same ones. replied Col
ouel Hatfield
Same menu was an inquiry. in an
almost incredul0us tone.
Yes; they make what We Americans
call lightning change Of uniform"
'Same-same horses ro0-' was asked
the visitors almost ready 10 accept
any statement BY this time.
No: We can't make "a sorrel animal
black-not so quickle IS this. anyway"
replied the commandant.
But the drill vas on. There was only
silence and admiration-sHence. except
when enthusiasm gave way 10 beating
OF hands.
Then followed beautiful figures. intri-
cate I'm execution. Out dashed the sad
ole squad. and, after a three-minute in
PERMISSION, in came half the number
The bareback squad for the real riding
exhibition. such as would excel the
work Of celebrated circus riders As
The saddle riding stirred. the bareback
work thrilled, and tniS was the part Of
tie exhibition OF which the commandment
OF the post was proud
Swiftly as the Wind, the animals dash
ed around the arena. The riders now
aStrlde. now on the side row under
now or the ETouud-ueNi. firm Of foot
on the animals back; dropping 10 the
ground and leapiug over one horse and
iandig astride OF The -ccond. reversed
position. leapjng over .wo horses; leap
ing over three and landing squarely for
ward or reversed as the performer
chose. they were beWildering.
Visitors Motionless.
The ring being cleared. n charged the
dashing srtillery-bay horses and men
in kahaki-a horse battery commanded
by Lieutenant !<uburn. Tu:s drill. which
was more exciting than any other pro
duced frequent thrills and continuous
enthusiasm. Not for moment did the
interest OF the visitors wane in the
least. They sat motlouless Till all was
over.
After the drill. the visitors were shown
through the barracks and quarters Of
officers, and made a general inspection
Of the fort. All tn wnIie deeply in
terested. they voiced high praise FOR the
appearance % the men. the buildings.
interior arrangement Of barracks. and
were particularly interested in the new
ENuUa SltsFI
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
Visitors SalIJed.

As they were escorted up 10 The brow
OF the hill. the Colors OF the fort waved
a salute 20 them from In front Of the
cOInmandart residence The horses
hoofs clattered over the macadam road
way, their carriages bowled on. and dis
mounting at the hall they were received
by Colonel Hatfield and his STAFF.
As they entered they were greeted by
the strains Of the imperial anthem play
ed by the fort band, and a moment they
stood. out Of reverence for the music
from their home country. before being
seated.
But a few moments elapsed before the
great doors suddenly few open, and I'm
dashed a full saddle squad-fine looking
men in blue uniform ON glossy black
horses. each animal a thorough charger.
To the reviewing box they charged IN
solid lines the fun width Of the hall,
thiTty-siX abreast, and saluted.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

being conducted by the pastor. the Rev.
Or. Fisher. who is being ably assisted
py the Rev Calvin :. Blackwell. . y.
81 the First Baptist Church, OF Nor
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
MANY ATTEND REVIVAL.

The revival being held at the First
Baptist Church Is attracting much at
tention in this city. The services are
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
Senate Rate Opponents
Haze Two Amendments
friends of Measure Declare Proposed
Changes Will Destroy Efficacy of Bill, While
President Stands by Original Measure.

The opponents in the Senate to rail-
road rate regulation have arranged
their program, according to a current
report. and II consists OF two amend
ments to the House bill. They are:
To provide for a review OF the acts
OF the commission by the Federal
courts.
To provide that no rate fixed by the
commission shall. by virtue Ct the COM
missions order. remain in force longer
than year.
Whether this program can be carried
out is. OF course. not yet certain. It
represents, according 20 current com
ment and rumor, the most that the op-
position hopes to accomplish, That is.
they have conceded that something
must be passed. and are willing 10 per
nit IL. But the friends OF legislation
believe that the amendments proposed
would FOR the greater part destroy the
efficacy Of the legislation, and they viii
not submit 10 such amendments unless
forced 10 do 50.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
WILL HELP UNION
Of OENON|NAT
pr. 5. VI. Newman Delegate
10 Dayton Conference.
THREE CHURCHES AFFECTED
Amalgamation Of CongregatiOnalists,
Methodist Protestants, and United
Brethren Would Include 100000.

The Rev DR.. s. NJ Newman. pastor
Of the First Congregational Church. will
represent the District Of Columbia al a
council which Is 10 be neld in Dayton.
Ohio, on February :. 8 and 9, for the
purpose of combining the Congregation
al. Methodist Protestant. and United
Brethren Church organizations.
Committees have been at work on the
plan 10 unite these three denominations
and a council has now been called TO
which from three 10 four hundred dele
gates will be sent to formulate. and. If
possible. complete plaes ror the union.
Or. Newman viii go 20 Dayton on
February s. although the council viii
not convene until two days later. There
Will be a meeting Of Congregationaiists
on the evening OF the 9th. and DR.. New
man wishes 10 be present at this scs-
sion
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
President and Senate.

II is reported in legislative circles
that the President was losing his con
ndence about the attitude Of the Senate.
only two or three days ago he was sat
isned with the situation, and greatly
pleased over the unanimous report OF
the measure ia the House committee.
But soon after this the disquieting
stories about the Senate became cur
rent and rumor was that the President
might consent, 70 order to get some
thing passed. 20 the plan Of review by
the courts
some OF the advocates Of regulation.
however, saw the President. and their
report was reassuring to its friends.
Ihey found him just as determined as
ever, and Just IS insistent that he must
nave the substance as well as the form
or regulation This braCed I'D the back
ers or his program in the upper house
ana the announcement went forth that
any attempt 10 extract the vitais OF the
measure would be fought 10 the end.
Curious Situation.
The situation In the Senate Is going
TO be curious. The friends OF the legis-
iation calculate that il will win. he
cause they think the Democrats in the
Senate can be counted upon 20 prevent
is being amended TO death. Even If
The Washington times., 1906-01-31

"Cho ging. cho ging. cho ging. en-
Enthusiastically exclaimed the members Of
the Chinese Imperial Commission and
the brigadier general and other officers
of the Chinese army, as they beat their
dainty feminine-iike hands together IN
almost childish glee, but the admiration
OF learned men. when the men Of Troop
II. Thirteenth Cavalry. L. $. A. on
their handsome black steeds. charged
down toward them ia a wild Cossack
drill, shouting like mixed band OF
Arabs and Apache Indians.
They say great, great. great, and so
il is indeed" said Sir iIheutung Lang
Chene. Chinese min'Tter 10 Washington,
the expression Of the IN
mIstakable enthusiasm Of the members
OF the foreign party. 10 Colonel Hat
field. cornmandant Of the army post at
Fort AIver. With the commandant and
The minister. the members OF the COM
mission and their encourage sat in the
reviewing box in the riding hall at the
fort Witnessing a special cavalry and
artillery drill given in their honor.
TIansfxed.
Cavalrvmen. artnleTymer, infantry
men. Of rhe imperial army Of China. sat
transhxed for nearly two hours IN ad-
nliration CT the magnificent stature Of
tbe American soldier. of their large.
handsome mounts, OF their wonderful
skill at riding and driving
With more skill than Is exhibited by
the favorite riders Of the Buffalo BIN &
show. with a more soldierly bearing
than is exhibited by the picked men OF
the different armies OF Europe with
more dash and vim and undisputed dsr-
ing. the troopers Of the Thirteenth CAV
aroused the admiTing foreigners, but
entertained and thrilled at times the
several hundred other spectators who
crowded into the seating Enclosure Of The
arena Of tantark and sawdust.
rs this troop specially drilled FOR eN-
asked one OF the commits
sioners.
1T Is simply one or many troops. d"
was the renlv "One drill day We have
out a certain troop, on another coca
sion we have another troop, and so on.
Today. We have Troop n.
The visitors had their first glimpse OF
Americas crack mounted soldiers when.
shortly after crossing AQucduCJ bridge
Captain Phillips and his TuI troop in
khaki uniform. who, after presenting
abers. escorted the visitors up the mill
tarv r0ad through the fort 10 the drill
hall.
What handsome sorrel mals-whst
magnificent horses said Sir 'heutung
to AIR. Denny chief clerk Of The State
Department. speaking for Eiceroy Tuang
Fang.
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
Include Million Persons.

No plans have NJ been discussed con-
corning a proposed nume for the new
union This will be referred 10 a spe-
cial committee appointed for the puT-
pose. There are C52Oo0 Congregational
lists. 10000 Methodist Professionals, and
5000 United Brethren. Should the I'M
ion be contaminated, IL viii bring to-
sgJher 10000 church members.
The movement 10 join these denomi-
nations is not Of recent date. II was
begun ia Pitsburg IN 1893. when commit
tees representing the three churches
were called together TO discuss the plan.
Several other meetings followed. one Of
them being held ia Washington. Al
their last. what IS known as a syllabus
OF doctrine and pOlity was determined
upon. This viii be presented 10 the
council
Or. William HAYS Ward, editor OF
The Independent, was largely response
bile for the proposed plan 10 unite these
denominations. He is a strong advocate
OF church unity. Or. Ward VIII preside
AZ TIE coming couucs-
The Washington times., 1906-01-31
%. Gladden 70 BE- There.

one OF the interesting men who will
attend the council is DR.. Washington
GLADDEN.. OF Ohio. Dr.. GLADDEN. viii be
remembered for his vigorous attack on
John y. Rockefeller upon the occasion OF
the Rockefeller gift Of 10000 10 the
foreign missionary board OF the COngre-
garIoHal Church. il was Or. Gladden's
statement that the money was tainted"
thar led 10 the now famous expression
tainted money"
Each safe viii be represented at the
council by special delegate DIT. New
man viii represent the District Of Co
iumbia. President T. II Lewis. OF West
err Maryland College viii represent the
Methodist Protestant council OF Mary
land. The Rev. DR.. JssVeT Fiuckel. pas
tCr Of the Associate Congregational
Church. Of Baltimore. will represent the
Maryland council OF the Congregational
Church. and Bishop J. s. Mills, OF Dan
vile, Pa. VIII go from the PennsyI-
vania and Maryland councils Of the
United Brethren.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-04
Pleasures Pnst.

DR.. and Mrs. Fred Lake went to Chi
cago Friday evening to attend the automo-
bile show.
Mrs. w. F. Wappich and Mrs. o. w
Dunn are enjoying a three weeks visit
in Mexico City.
Mrs. c. Berry gave a kensington
yesterday afternoon. assisted by Mrs. r.
II. Berry and Mrs. Quinby.
Miss Helen Baum left Thursday for
Santa Fe, y. NJ, where she will spend
some time the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Reynolds
Mrs. +. .. Nelson entertained the Club at
her home on Friday afternoon. The Club
will meet next AT Mrs Hostetter's on
Wednesday afternoon.
In celebration OF the sixteenth birthday
Of their son. Mr.. George Edgar Eddy Mr.
and Mrs G. r. Eddy entertained sixteen
young men friends Friday evening at
| their home, 1914 North Twentieth street.
The AFFAIR, which was a surprise. proved
most ENJOYABLE.
/ The members of the Il. II. l.. X. invaded
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. 7. r. Braden
oil North Forty-fifth street. Thursday
| evening, February l, the occasion being
| the thirteenth anniversary OF their mar
| riage. During the early evening Mr.. and
Mrs, Braden were presented a set of cut
glass sherbet glasses, the presentation
| speech being made by Mr.. W. A. Leavitt
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-04
Gaming Ereufs

Miss LYDIA Edminston will be hostess OF
Tuesdays meeting of the Thimble club.
Miss Pauline Schenck will give a box
party at the Burwood Tuesday afternoon.
The Qui Vive Dancing club will give its
next party Monday evening at Chambers
academy.
Mrs. Z. A. Cudahy will be hostess of this
weeks meeting of the Tuesday Morning
Musicale
The Hanscom Park Dancing club will
hold it's next party Friday evening at
Chambers.
Miss Edith Carson will give a theater
party at the Burwood Saturday afternoon,
February 10.
The cadet officers of the high school will
hold their annual hop Saturday evening
at Chambers.
Miss Lucille Hayan will entertain the N.
1. Y. Whist club at this weeks meeting,
Friday afternoon.
Miss Raymond Welsh will entertain at
bridge Wednesday in honor of Miss Blanch
| Garten of Lincoln.
Miss Hortense Clarke will give a small
| informal tea this evening for her guest,
| Miss Hunt of Lincoln
Mr.. Lou Clarke and Mr.. Tom Davis will
| lead the next cotilion, which has been an
nounced for February 10.
Mrs. William I. Burns will give a buffet
| luncheon Saturday of this week for Miss
! Bourke and Miss Richardson.
| Mrs. Fred Metz has invitations out for
| two card parties, Wednesday and Thurs
| day afternoons of this week.
Mrs. W. p. Durkee will be hostess of
| this weeks meeting of the West End
| Bridge club Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Mary Lee McShane will entertain
at bridge luncheon Thursday, comph-
mentary to Miss Richardson of Erie, Pa.
| Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan have in
vitations out for card party Wednesday
evening. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Blu
chanan will entertain at cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Lewis and Miss
! Lewis have cards out for a coffee Thurs
day evening of this week in honor of their
| guest, Miss McLaren of Chicago.