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, 1906-01-03
OFFICE

- In effect January l., 1906.

As soon as the apartment house was
ready for occupancy the janitor placed
a Rented" sign in several of the sec
ond and third story windows. When
the agent saw the placards he said a
good many things not exactly compli-
mentary to the discretion of the jani-
tor.
what did you stick all those no.
tees up forY' he asked.
Because" was the reply, 1.-THE apart
ments are really rented. l thought 1t
a good plan to let folks know they were
going off SO quickly"
THAT is all right in principle" said
the agent, somewhat Modified, ''but
you didn't go about it in the right way.
That is not the proper kind of a notice.
Never use the word rented in a high
class apartment. Always say leased
1t makes a better impression. Rented
sounds cheap. Any agent who wants
his apartments to bring a big price
will tell you that.'-New York Press.
, 1906-01-03

Brewer say the sign 81 is called
"anders, ampers or amprus." 1t is
sometimes called "short and In old
en- times it was known as ampersand,
but that word long ago fell into dis
use. 1t is simply a contracted and
rapidly made form of the Latin ct. The
name ampersand is derived from land,
per see and"--that is, a single symbol
which in itself is and. Ampersand,
meaning &, is used in chapter 81 of
"Adam Bede" 1850; also in a poem
in Punch of April II, 1869. The first
stanza In the poem alluded to is as
follows:
OF all the types in a printers han
Commend me to the ampersand,
For he's the gentleman (seems to mel
OF the typographical companie.
Oh, my nice little ampersand,
My graceful, swanlike ampersand,
Nothing that Cadmus ever planned
Equals my elegant ampersand!
, 1906-01-03

In the great Elbing diaries in west
Prussia the dairy maids are not per-
mitted to wear corsets. The different
grades of proficiency are indicated by
the caps worn. The milkmaids wear
white caps, the pupils white also, with
the addition, however, Of black velvet
bands, and the dairy teachers caps
with silver lace. Many daughters of
the landed nobility take a course in
this work, but all alike wear the uni
form prescribed. This is not a skirt,
but waist and knickerbockers. 1t is
found that this is the most clearly and
comfortable and s~erviceable in an &C.
cupation subject to various accidents.
, 1906-01-03
LLOYD C.
Young American Diplomat Who
Made Hit With

Young American Diplomat Who
Made Hit With Japanese.
Lloyd G. Griscom, who as minister to
Japan figured Il great deal in the dis
patches from the orient during the hos
tilities between the mikado and the
ear, may oon be an ambassador, the
youngest in the diplomatic service of
the United States and perhaps in that
of any country. Raising the American
legation to the rank of an embassy is
expected to heighten the cordiality of
the relations already existing between
Japan and the United States, and Mr..
Griscom has contributed not a little to
the promotion of this friendship. AL
though so young he has quite a list
of diplomatic achievements to his cred
it, and his career has not been lacking
In interesting adventures. His father,
Clement A. Griscom, was formerly
president of the International Naviga-
ton company. The present representa-
tive of the United States in Japan was
born in Riverton, n. j., in 1872. He
enjoyed a liberal education, graduating
at the University of Pennsylvania and
studying law at that institution and
, 1906-01-03
Risk Versus Security.

There eve was a harder master
than the uncertain. Nothing venture
nothing win" is a true proverb, and
sometimes 1t is a good guiding princi-
pie. If a single question and not a gen.
eral principle were under discussion
we might say that the conditions war
rant a venture. AS a rule we are pro-
foundly convinced that a sure dollar is
better than a possible $40; that COM
fort is always preferable to wealth In
a lottery. The one thing to be avoided
above all others is instability of income.
This is not to suggest that under all
conditions a man should prefer the set
tied and sure.-Lndependept
, 1906-01-03

also at the New York Law school. He
about Il dozen years ago as private
secretary to Thomas L. Bayard, then
American ambassador to the court of
st. James. In 1896 he was a news
paper correspondent in South America,
and in his company were Somers Som
erset and Richard Harding Davis. The
adventures of the party figured after
ward in Mr.. Davis story of ''Three
GringOes In Venezuela"
He was an officer in the war with
Spain, and on its conclusion was APP
pointed secretary of the United States
legation at Constantinople, and was
charge d'affaires in the absence of
Minister Straus during several strenu-
GUS periods. He got 100000 from
Abdul Hamid for damages to the prop
erty of American missionaries, was
with the sultan when the latter averted
a panic in the palace during an earth
quake and was one of several diplo-
mats attacked by Turkish soldiers in
q riot. In reward for his services at
Co%nstantinople he was appointed min
lister to Persia. He married Miss
Elizabeth Duer Bronson about this
time. The ceremony in st. Margaret's.
London, was n notable event In so
ciety and diplomatic circles, and he
took his bride on n wedding journey of
a thousand miles through Persia.
, 1906-01-03
Legislative Statistics.

Thomas F. Fitzgerald, who is famil-
iarly known throughout the state as the
"dean of the fourth house, has COM
piled some interesting statistics regard
ing the make up of the incoming legis-
lature. The Democratic minority will
have a membership Of only seven-four
in the senate and three in the house of
aSsembly-for the second time in the
history Of legislation in this state. In
1897 the anne condition prevailed when
the minority's representation was three
in the senate and four in the house.
Thirteen of the senator's have served
terms in the house of assembly, and
three-Bradley, Horner and Avis-are
former speakers.
The senate will have eight lawyers
seven Republicans and one Democrat
foul manufacturers, three merchants
and one each as follows: Physician,
contractor, banker, engineer and insur.
inc broker; II has no particular call.
ing. All the senators are native Amer.
leans. Three were born in New York,
one in Pennsylvania, n in Maryland
and one in Wisconsin. or the fifteen
Jersey men Cumberland claims two,
Monmouth two and Camden, Cape May,
Hudson, Mid3lesex, Morris, Ocean, Pas.
sale. Salem, Somerset, Sussex and War
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

view. is away for a few days on leave
at his home, Falls Church, Va.
Charles II. Perry. captain OF the wutch
Of the Pension Office. is seriously III At
his home on Fifth street northwest.
George T. Haslam. of the law division,
IS at home suffering with rheumatism.
DR.. +. j. WoOdman. Of the medical d.
vision was hitting the bull ls-eye on The
District of Columbia National Guard
rifle range in the early part of the week.
Clark CCumbs, who has been undergo
ing a surgical operation at Georgetown
University Hospital. has returned 10
his desk feeling and looking much better
since the ordeal
The Pension Office cat, Tom. who re-
Gently established himself at police head
quarters Captain of the watch, has
shown a marked dereliction Of duty in
that he allowed some hungry rodent 10
get away with several of the watchmen's 5
lunches
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
MITE SOCIETY
HOLDS MONTHLY SOCIAL


The monthly social OF the Mite Society
lot GOrsUch n Z. Church was held Mon
day evening AZ the church. FOur-and-a-
half and L streets southwest. After the
transaction Of the usual routine business
OF the society, a committee. consisting OF
Rev. William I. Lynn. Ernest II. Pull
man, Charles u. Fitton, Jr-, Eugene s.
Remby and Joseph r Hunt. took charge
OF the meeting and conducted a short
musical program
Among these present were William r.
Hunt, and s. II. Sherwood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allan T. Poore. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
r. Van Horn. AIesdames w. L. Lynn, G.
z. Colison. J II. Goodrich, Roame Rien-
y. J. F. Akers. Foulkes. Owens. Cover,
Jacobs, c. J. Crynes and Ellen Rowe,
Misses Clara Midcalf, Ethel Anderson,
Loula and Fannie Fftton. Elizabeth B.
and Kate N Pullman, Ivy Simpson.
Mary Nose, Beulah Winter, jamie
Owens, Marvel Tracey. Annie Akers.
Mary RANDY. Viola. Hattie and Burnice
Goodrich. Cora Fitton. Elsie FouIkes and
Elsie and Ruth Fitton, and Masters
Walter Eiliff. Henry Kleinly and Roy
Foulkes
The musical program rendered con-
sisted OF solos by Miss Clara Midcalf.
Rev " L Lynn and Miss JUNE Owens
and A duet by Misses Ruth and Elsie
Fltton.
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have a lasting souvenir OF the oCca-
sion. Miss Teresa NJ. BIonden. who
was the guest Of honor" for the event,
was posed singly.
AT > o'clock dinner was served in the
dining room The blessing upon the
repast was invoked by the supreme
chancellor. Miss BlondelI. The dinner
was followed by a game OF progressive
euchre, ten games being played. Miss
NJ Ella Tegeler winning first prize.
Miss Teresa NJ Blo7deU. second: Miss
NJ Shea, third. and Mrs. Clarke. fourth
After the euchre the jolly crowd re-
paired 10 the dancing pavilion, where
the band. ever ready TO accommodate
the ladies. furnished the necessary ac-
compartments for a cake walk. in
which Mrs. Mary Delaney was the VIC
tor
The fun of the evening was centered
in the fat wOmen's race, participated
in by the heavyweights OF th- club
Mrs. G. 3. Miller. president of Colum-
bus Council. winning first prize-on the
first heat by a nose; second, by a head,
and third by full length. Mrs. NJ. E.
Radcliffe. chancellor OF Rev. n. P. Sui
livan Council. was second; -Irs. Mary
Breen, Of Kenefck Council. third
The merry -go-round was the next at
traction. for which the ladies' Of the
club left their dignity in Washington
and mounted the fiery steeds to the
amusement Of all Nor was the shoot
ing gallery forgotten. Many showed
prowess in the use of firearms. Miss
NJ. Ella Tegeler winning the first prize
Before the close. cream and cake was
served Before departing from the Hall
Miss Blondell was elected an honorary
member While on the bow OF the boat
returning to the city. Mrs. NJ COnIon
Of Holy Trinity Council. and Miss Mary
Shea, of Rev. NJ. p Sullivan Council.
were initiated with impressive. if
laughable, ceremonies. The ladies Of
the club will not at any time be sur
prised to receive announcement cards
of an engagement in legion circles.
emanating from this outing. as one of
the bellies of the club so impressed the
genial, courteous captain of the boat
that he was willing to abide the pleas
ure of the ladies, aad particularly the
comrade who so captivated him.
a vote of thanks was given to the
chairmen of the various committee
Mrs. c. B. Miller. on boat and dinner;
Mrs Smith and Mrs. Raney. on euchre:
Mrs Armstrong and Mrs. Delaney. on
on photographs, and Miss NJ. II. Nc,
Carthy. on refreshments.
II was with regret that the members
of the Chancellor's Club parted at II
2 m.
The officers Of the club are: President,
Mrs. Ellen C Toomey: vice president,
Mrs. Mary G. Ratcliffe; secretary
treasurer. Miss Mary Helen Mccarthy;
past president Mrs. 9. b. Miller; mar
Safeguard, Mrs S Smith-Clarke-
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DEFENDS THE CIGARETTE

The much abused cigarette finds q
strong defender in the Practitioner.
London. England. one OF the principal
organs. 5f the medical profession. which
protests against the threatened 'grSrsl-
mOtherly legislation" about cigare -te
smoking in lines which have alrea "
proved Ineffective in the United States.
There the prohibition OF the cigarette
has led boys who smoke 10 exchange
their mild Indulgence in paper favored
with tobacco FOR the fiercer JOYS OF
cigar and the pipe Probably. the Prac-
uJOner states. DT- Aacuamara-s bill. II
II becomes law. VIII have the same effect
here.
1T is not easy for those who know
anything OF the action Of tobacco on
the human frame 10 understand the
horror WIKI which so many worthy per-
sons regard the cigarette" declares the
expert journal.
That smoking IN excess is not good
for boy or man or woman IS q matter
as 10 which all are agreed As has
often been pointed out, the cigarette is
more injurious than the cigar or the
pipe because Il is more insidiOus.
But 20 ban the cigarette utterly be-
cause IL may be abused is simply foolish
An amazing amount Of rubbish IS talked
about the matter by intemperate en-
thusiasts.
The anti-tobacco agitation, like some
latter day prOpagandas has its origin
in tie mistaken notion that the rule
OF healthy life must IN everything be
adapted. not TO the average man, but 70
the weaker vessels
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

Roy c.. Moses. confidential clerk 10
the Secretary OF the Navy. has been alb
sent from the department for the past
week, caused by an attack of tonsilitis.
After spending a few days at Atlantic
City. he returned to his desk Thursday,
greatly improved.
Edwin p. Hanna. solicitor in the office
of the Judge Advocate. General of the
Navy. has been flooded with congratu-
latory communications from his many
friends on account OF the Senate's
amendment 70 the naval appropriation
bill, which gives him the rank. pay. and
allowances Of a commander in the navy
NIr- Hanna was originally appointed
in the Navy Department on November
IL 1889. serving as chief clerk of the
Judge Advocate Geperal's Office, until
his promotion to solicitor on June so. 1900
Miss ConsueIo \. Davidson has gone
on a vacation of thirty days
c. w DonnelIy of. the Secretary's Of
flee. got together a couple of scrub
teams composed of departmental en-
ployes on Wednesday afternoon and
journeyed 10 the White Lot to contest
their supremacy. After an hour and a
half of play. T w Morrison. who
handled the indicator. called the game
The scorer reported that owing to the
frequency Of misplays and the incessant
scoring he had not been able TO keep ar
accurate record. and the umpire accord
ingIy declared a tie. which, of course,
means another game.
Friends in the department of William
Dunkerley. employed at the San Juan
naval station, have been advised of his
proposed visit 70 Washington sometime
in September. Mr.. Dunkerley is a Wash
ingtonian, and was employed in the de-
partment for several years.
W. G. Reed. an elecJrIcian at the
Washington navy yard. has rendered his
resignation.
The following employees are taking q
portion of their summer vacation: J. NJ.
Thomas. Winthrop Cole. ". w. Dinwid-
die +. w Harnden and Henry Fuchs
Arthur Byrd, of the Secretary's Of
fee. was the recipient of a handsome
gold medal warded 10 him as a mem
Der OF the champion team. The Lead
ers' In the District Duck Pin League
The department has accepted the res
ignation Of w II. Adams a stenOgraph-
er AT S3Of per diem at Indian Head. Nd.
The position has been filed by the ap-
pointment of L. 7. Price. Of Philadel-
phia.
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State[

Gaillard Hunt, chief of the Passport
Bureau. has been. for the past month, at
/. his summer place near Livingston
Heights. in Vir ;inia. with his family. He
was one of the three commissioners
appointed nearly 2, year ago by the Pres
ident to consider the needs of natural
i.ed citizens of the United States In a
legal sense. and takes a natural pride in
the bin which passed the, House of
Representatives last Tuesday providing
for a uniform rule of naturalization
thrOug ghout the Union This was a sub
ject very near 10 the heart of the late
Secretary, and Mr.. Hay repeatedly
urg.1 upon Congress the necessity or
uniformity in this matter. That the
commissioners labors were not in vain
has been amply proved. and Mr.. Hunts
pride in this result is shared by many
friends.
Mss Mary K. Letterman. Of the Dip
lc natic Bureau, has laid her plans 20
sicnd the summer camping In the Can
adian Rockies. whence she came late
iast summer much improved by this
sensible outing. Miss Letterman COM
lends the woods and hills as far su-
perior TO seashOre eXciteroents for the
recreation Of those in the Government
service.
Miss Jennie A Cook. Of the Diplomatic
Bureau. and Mr. Charles A. Sidman, OF
the Passport Bureau. have effected an
exchange of positions
About 10 o'clock last Wednesday
morning clerks in this department were
seen TO be nocking TO the windows
fronting upon Seventeenth street. The
occasion was the parade. II so undigni-
fed a term may be used. Of the gradu-
ating class at George Washington Unit
vrsity, marching 10 the d. A r Memo
rial Hall. where the commencement eX-
erCiSes Of the university were held
Among the graduates were James r
Cow. now DR.. Cow. he having taken the
medicinal degree" and Willie p. Jones.
who is now in that longer line. the mem
bers OF which may plead causes before
the American courts of justice. Both
these gentlemen are clerks in this de-
partment. the former being in the Con,
sulsr Bureau. and the latter of the Bu-
reau Of IndeXeslan Archives.
Edward l. Whitehouse. corresponding
clerk in the Consular Bureau is spend
ing a week or two in the woods Of Maine
on a fishing trip. and his colleagues are
prepared for some tall stories when he
returns.
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as THE FIREMEN TELL IT.

Their own accounts Of their perform
ances-when they can be persuaded 10
give any-are never more than amusing
'.She was a baby hippotaymus. a fire.
man said disgustedIy OF German
woman whom he had saved from the
TOP floor window OF a burning tenement
house she weighed 800 tons, an when
I tried 10 let her down TO Jimmy on
the ladder she bit me ear" When one
Of the most famous heroes of the
department was retired on account OF
his injuries, a fellow of his company
was asked for anecdotes. Him" he
said. The least said about him the
better. he was bug house. He was no
good I've seen him jump out the read
in room window, on the top floor up
stairs here. an catch the telephone pole.
on a bet O - cents He was a fool"
A fireman. after q narrow escape from
death on a burning staircase, was asked
answered. Don't yuh think ! got good
sense2 O. course I was scared What
the -" A grateful woman whose
husband had been saved from death by
a hOok-and-laddeT man visited the in
jured fireman in the hospital and tried
to make him tell her the whole story
Of the thrilling" rescue And what
did YOU say 70 him when YOU wanted
him 10 jump she asked The fireman
blushed- We'll, ma'am." he apologized.
II was in a hurry. an'-an' I wouldn't
hardly like 10 say.''-Harvey O'Higgius
IN the American Magazine
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
LINCOLN POST LADIES
ENTERTAIN LINCOLN POST

Lincoln Womens Relief Corps Friday
evening rendered Lincoln Post, @. A. r.,
a reception. and Notwithstanding the
hot weather, the affair was a splendid
success.
The comrades turned out in force as
did the members of the corps. A short
musical program was first presented,
followed by an address by the post
commander, Col. ]. D. Bloodgood, and
Corps President Mrs. Jeanne T. Street,
after which all were invited to a repast
Upon the conclusion of the luncheon a
social hour was enjoyed.
The hall was taStefuily decorated with
Old Glory in almost every size and shape.
as Well as with palms, ferns and flow
ers- The program was :. prepared by
Mrs A. II. Feather, chairman of that
committee. while the creature comforts
were prepared and served by Mrs Ida
l. Chase and her committee.
Those who took part in the musical
program We're Miss Feathers. Miss Ex-
ley, the Misses Nersland, Mr.. Rank,
Mrs. Feathers and Captain Pipes.
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

Soleau, the disbursing clerk. both spent,
last Sunday at the home OF Robert II.
Pindell, jr., at PindelI. Nd.
Frank P Sargent. the commissioner
general OF immigration. is al present an
Galveston. Tex. on Official b,,sinees
Frederick H Monk. OF the Bureau OF
Statistics is visiting his family IN New
York State.
Manager John II. Anderson. Of The
departments baseball team. WIN sre-,5
the early part OF July at his homo ,1
the country.
William C. Scott, OF the office of The
disbUrsing clerk. and his brother sra
constructing a sixteen-foot launch 4,
which they viii place a three and one
half horse power auto-marine engine
Frank F Greenawalt, of the divisio,
Of appointments. who is member ~
the Columbia Golf Club. qualified in The
games last Thursday TO play in the hnaI
TO Irnaments- There are many prizes
and his friends expect him 10 be there
with the goods.
Charles d. Evans. Of the telegraph
force, leaves next Monday for Chilli
cothe, Ohio. his home. for a nnuch-need-
ed rest He viii not return until the
second week OF July.
J. Henri Wagner, OF the division Of
supplies, aud wife, VIII shortly leave on
q pleasure trip 20 New York by water,
after which several visits in New York
viii be made.
Joseph y. Whitney, chief clerk OF the
Bureau Of Statistics. is spending this
week at Atlantic City. y. J.
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
Rnsion0UreaU
-WSd@}A %1S1

| DR. Sam Huston, the medical referee
| OF the Pension Bureau. who has been
| attending the American Medical Society
and Convention Of United States Pension
Examining Surgeons at Boston, Mass
| has returned and is again at his post
OF duty. During his absence DR.. Charles
| f. Whitney acted chief of the medical
division
DR.. E. a. Duncan. of the western
| division, who had a stroke of paralysis
early in the week is somewhat improved
but is still in the hospital. DR.. Duncan
was a surgeon in the civil war
| y. y. Mccullough. who was taken i'll
while attending the funeral OF W T.
Pearson, is somewhat improved. but Is
not yet well. His trouble was caused
by an old gunshot wound received dur
ing the civil war
Miss Helen NJ. Selfert. formerly of the
| o. w & n. division. of this bureau
| has been transferred to the United
States Pension Agency at Milwaukee
Wis Her home is in that city
Major Clements, OF the board Of re-
view, who has been I'll for about two
weeks. is able 10 be out
Mrs. Benner. Of the western division.
who has seen confined 10 her home for
several weeks as the result of an injury
caused by falling from street car, is
slowly improving. but is unable to re-
sumo her duties al the Pension Bureau
| fer the present.
Capt. Thomas A. Mayo. OF the west
ern division. is detained at home quite
| i'll.
! E. y. Corver. Of the western division.
has been detailed temporarily TO the
! certificate division.
/ s. NJ ArneH. formerly of the western
division. has been detailed as a special
examiner. with headquarters at Ashe-
I Vile N C
Miss Hays has returned TO her desk
in the western division after short de-
/ tail to the room OF one of the deputy
commissioners
| Mrs. o H. Candee. formerly OF the
western division, has resigned.
| Charlie Berry is again a his desk after
a two weeks illness.
E Singletany, OF the board OF review,
! is a home sick
Walter II. Meglasson. formerly OF the
( law division. now detailed to the In
] terror Department. met with a painful
/ and serious accident last week. He was
! playing tennis and stepped upon nail
] He is improving. but is still confined tC
4 his home al OtterbOUrne. Nd
l George AlbertsOn, Of the board OF re-
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
[Mfeasyr1

Secretary Shaw returned Friday from
an extended trip through the West, dur
ing which he made several speeches in
the States Of Iowa. South Dakota. and
Kentucky. The Secretary, who is one OF
the most attractive and s-ught-after
speakers in public life today, is in great
demand al this. the graduation season
T. D. SImonds, who for the past eight
years has been employed IN the chemi-
cal laboratory Of the internal revenue
bureau, recently resigned 70 accept
position with the ContinenJal-81eXican
Rubber Company, with headquarters at
TCrreOn, Mexico He goes 10 MS new
position highly recommended by the ON
Cials OF the bureau
J y. Fitzpatrick, Of the appointment
division. IS spending a few days IN The
Berkshire Hills OF Massachusetts
Miss Belle Merriheld was the hostess
al a lawn fete al her home in Falls
Church. last Thursday evening a large
party went out for the occasion and
every one had a delightful time.