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The Washington times., 1906-04-21
Give A Days Pay.

Practical sympathy for the suf-
ferers in California OutpOuTs from
the whole land. Millions have been
subscribed in money in a single
day. Hundreds of thousands have
already been transmitted by tele-
graph TO the agents of the Gov
ernment and the American National
Red Cross. The nation has allotted
a million from its treasury and
men from its army to maintain
order and distribute food and
shelter. Workmen, benevolent as
sociations, communities, citizens in
dividually are all giving that their
fellows, overwhelmed by disaster,
may not lack for the necessaries of
bare existence during the few days
until, like the true Americans they
are, they land upon their feet.
AT such a crisis Washington must
do its part. The subscription of
$4,000 IN a few moments yesterday,
at the very first opportunity offered,
seals the earnestness OF the people
of the Capital. But it does not
measure their whole responsibility.
Though millions have been given,
more-much more-is still needed.
The calamity is unparalleled in our
national history, the number of suf-
feTers unequaled. In order that the
spread of disease may be prevented,
that food may be supplied, that med
icaI aid may be given as needed.
that shelter may be provided, it is
essential that each citizen do his
share-not the rich alone, or the
benevolent associations, or the Gov
ernment, but each citizen.
A fair measure of each citizens
responsibility in this matter was
suggested in our news columns of
yesterday. It was there set forth
that a group of employees of the
District government were subscrib-
ing, each one, a days pay.
Surely that is not too much for
anyone to give. Nor does it impose
upon anyone a burden out of fair
proportion to his means. A days
pay from each of the employees Oi
the Government, who constitute the
great body of District wage-earners
would approximate 100000 and thai
sum would represent more sym
pathy in action than ten times as
much subscribed by ten men or {
thousand
This is a day and an occasion
when our sympathy must be prac
teal. 1t is a cell on every wage
Garner in the District of Columbia
to 90 his own share. Let us bt
above rd-Siving alone. Let u:
make our influence felt in food
medicine, and shelter. 1t is our re
sponsibility to give a days pay.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
Fortunate Visitors.

The Capital is at her best these
days; and that is well, because the
city has rarely been complimented by
so many visitors as now. Two i'm
portant conventions-those of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton and the Phi Kappa Psi Frater-
nity-have brought here representa-
tive women and men from all the
States Of the Union. New England
has sent hundreds of her school
teachers. Dozens of boarding schools
have transferred their lessons from
the classrooms to the seat of the
Government. General sightseers fill
the Seeing Washington automobiles,
the street cars, and all the public
buildings.
They have come at a good time.
These are days when the District of
Columbia is near TO Paradise. The
trees in the parks are far enough in
leaf to suggest with an attractiveness
almost as great as that of the reality
their beauty in midsummer. TLs hills
about the city are yellow and green
and blue with the growth of a late
spring Fastening to catch up with the
calendar.
Moreover, the sights TO see have
never been of more interest. The
exhibits in the several departments
are intact for the first time since the
Charleston Exposition. At the Capt.
tol one of the great debates of half {
century is in progress. Few speeche:
more noteworthy than those of Sena
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FUNERAL OF PROMINENT
DISTRICT CONTRACTOR
Joseph Pearson, Victim of Acute Indi-
gestion, Will Be Buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery.

The funeral of Joseph Pearson. who
died suddenly from acute Indigestion
yesterday afternoon while sitting on a
tool. chest in a house which he was
constructing at Thirty-second and p
streets. will be held from his late home
SSZz \ street, at IL o'clock Monday morn
ing Interment will be in Oak Hill Gem
etery.
Mr.. Pearson was born in Washington
sixty-six years ago, and was we'll known
here for his charitable work. He was
engaged in the contracting business. for
a great many years, but retired about
ten years ago. At the time Of his death
he was building six houses for himself
His widow and four daughters. Mrs
Paul Graham, wife of the teller OF the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank in
Georgetown; Mrs. Samuel NJ. bieeks, of
this city: Mrs. +. Corbett. of Trenton,
n J., and Mrs. S. F. Pointon. OF Wash
ington, survive him. A fifth daughter,
Mrs. George Sheen, died two years ago.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
SAYS DEAD MAN FELL
FROM TRUCKS OF GAR

Nicholas A Fitzgerald, Of 80 Nlassa-
chusetts avenue northwest. is a pris-
oner at the Sixth precinct station
house pending an investigation into the
death Of Thomas Barry, of Chesapeake
Junction. Barry's mutilated body was
found last night at Dickinson, Md.
Fitzgerald told the police that Barry
had fallen from the trucks OF a freight
train the two were riding together He
said he and Barry were old friends and
had no quarrel. but could not account
for cut on the side of his face He
and Barry. he said. had started to beat
their way TO Pittsburg. but changed
their mind and were riding toward
Washington when the accident occur
red.
The sheriff of Montgomery county ask
ed that Fitzgerald be held here until he
arrives Fitzgerald viii probably be
taken TO Rockville 10 attend the inquest
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

1t is interesting to note the proba-
bility that the San Francisco horror
will probably add an extra week to
the length of the Congressional ses-
sion- Statesmen who have messages
to the country. for which they are
anxious to secure the maximum of
newspaper consideration, realize the
hopelessness of trying TO talk in COM
petition with the San Francisco
earthquake. Rate and tariff speeches
are second-grade news these DAYS.
and SO most OF them will be per-
mitted to wait till after San Francisco
occupies less of the frst-class space.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
MORTON RETURNS FAVOR
GIVEN BY FAIRBANKS

Vice President Fairbanks entertained a
dinner party a week or SO ago in honor
Of ex-Vice President Morton. and last
night Governor Morton returned the
compliment by inviting a number OF
prominent men 10 meet Mr. Fairbanks.
The dinner was given at Mr. Morton's s
residence on Scott Circle.
Among those present were Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks. Secretary Shaw, Speaker
Cannon. Senator Allison, Senator Hale,
Senator Aldrich. Senator WetmOre, Sen
ator Daniel. Senator Proctor, Admiral
Dewey. Senator Teller, Senator CuIlom,
Senator Frye. Wayne MacVeagh. Ad-
miral UpsEur. S T. Payne, Charles c.
Corbin. and William Z. Eustis.
At the close Of the dinner, the ex-
Vice President read list of the names
Of the men present on the floor of the
Senate during his incumbency Of Office
from March 1, 1889. TO March 4, 1898
who had been summoned to answer
their last roll call Mr.. Morton said he
felt il would not be out OF place 20
read the list;
1t numbered thirty-one Senator'S, and
was tmpreSSiVely read by Mr.. Morton
the guests standing The list was as
follows. Senators Quay, of Pennsyl-
Vania; Ransom, OF North Carolina, Re-
gan, Of Texas; Sawyer, of Wisconsin,
Sherman, OF Ohio; Stanford, Of Cali
fOrnia; Stockbridge, OF Michigan; Tur-
pie. of Indiana: Voorhees,, of Indiana
| Wilson, Of Iowa; WolcotI, Of Colorado;
Vance. of North Carolina; Barbour, OF
Virginia; Bate, OF Tennessee; COIQuitt
of Georgia: Davis, Of Minnesota:
Dawes, of Massachusetts; George, OF
Mississippi; Harris. of Tennessee;
Hawley, of Connecticut; Hearst. of Cal
| ifornia; Hoar. of Massachusetts; In
I gals, of Kansas; Kenna. OF West Vir-
ginia; Mcmillan. Of Michigan: McPher.
son, of New Jersey; Mitchell, OF Ore
! gon; Morril. of Vermont; Payne, OF
! Ohio; Platt, Of Connecticut, and Plumb
| OF Kansas
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

tors Bailey, Knox, Foraker, and La
Toilette on the proposed regulation
of railway rates by the Government
are likely to be heard in many years.
The Supreme Court In daily sessions
exemplifies the dignity of American
law with ceremony so simple and yet
so impressive that no visitor can
fail TO feel its significance.
These visitors are welcome to
Washington IS all visitors are well
come. But they have the special
satisfaction Of having come when the
beauty and the interest of their Capt.
tai are displayed to the full.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
CARROLL ESTABLISHES
SOCIETIES IN FAR WEST

Prof Mitchell Carroll. head of the
classical department. has Just returned
to the George Washington University
after his months leave of absence,
granted him by the university al the re-
quest OF the Archaeological Institute Of
tional secretaries. that the time might
be spent In the organizing OF archaeol-
oEical societies in The leading cities Of
the far West
Affiliated societies Of the institute We're
formed in Salt Lake City, san Francisco.
and in the Northwest. with Seattle.
Portland, Walla Wallas and ether CEN
The Washington times., 1906-04-21


The ball at the Octagon last nisht. un-
der the anagement Of the Society OF
Colonial Danes and for the Jamestown
Memorial was a brilliant success Soc
iety en- masse attended AMI whether
dancing or simply strolling through the
quaint historic rooms. lent briIliancy -
the scenes The minuet was str:kingly
beautiful. those participating. with but
few exceptions. Wearing the colonial
costumes of their ar cestors.
Mrs. Arthur Lee wore one Of the most
beautiful OF the costumes. II being a
cloth of silver. embroidered in punches
of wistaria. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee.
Mrs Bromwell. Mrs. Chaplin Smith. Mrs.
Lee Phillips. Mrs. Den..s'. Miss Mating
iy. Miss Ethel Robson. Mrs. Eldridge.
Capt Spencer Cosby. Capt Mason Gu
lick. Mr. Geonrey. Eldridge Jordan,
Frank Poe, Charles Keidal. william
Denny, and Nathan Davidge. Rich bro
cades. antique jewels and laces. ond
other appurtenances combined II give a
stately effect 10 the costumes.
Gen. Maxwell Woodruff was chairman
Of the floor committee. Assisting him
were Arthur Peter. Marshall Langho-ne,
Eldridge Jordan. Capt Spencer Cosby.
Montgomery Blair. Gist Blair, Arthur
Brice. William Corcoran Hill, Walter
Davidge, and others.
Attending the ball were Senator and
Mrs. Elkins. Senator and Mrs. Foraker.
Mr.. and Ms John Cropper. Mr.. and
Mgs. Van Eechteu OlcOtt, General and
Mrs Kearney. Miss Cotton, Colonel Col
ton. Mr.. and Mrs Dwight, Miss Durand.
Miss Everald Durand, Baron and Baron
ess Mcncheur, the Minister from Nor
way and Nine. Hauge. Senator Warren,
and others 10 the number OF nearly 400.
Miss Virginia Miller, as chairman OF
the reception committee. welcomed tht
guests. having with her Mrs John
/ Cropper. in a beautiful gown Of whit,
I lace; Mrs. Gordon Cumming. Miss julia
\ Darling Strong. Mrs. Stephen 3. Eikins
Mrs Charles II. Davis. Miss Reading
| Miss Woodruff, Miss Heth and Mrs ]
| Watts Kearney.
Miss Davidge viii Rave charge OF
| this. the closing day OK the exhibit a
| the Octagon. There viii be a musical.
| at o'clock. with Fitzhugh Colds
/ borough viOlinist, and Oscar GareisseI
I 10 give the program. Tea viii be serveC
/ by Mrs. Ell<ins and Mrs. Foraker. wit!
several girl friends TO relieve then
/ during the afternoon Everybody goe.
/ 10 the OctagOn. not only 10 help IN,
| Colonial Danes in their benefit for IN.
] jamestown memorial, but because IL II
I a delightfully."- entertaining place auC
/ one IS sure TO meet a large number o.
| friends.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
A Great Step Forward.

bill recommended by every
my farsght Capital reported the
yesterday Buildings Grounds
provides fulflment OF the
adornmen of the finest in the
practical bunike housing the several depart
o service
the purchase of
Fifteenth from Pennsy
Mall commission created composed or
Treasury
Building
report to Congress preliminary plans
Justice and the Department of Commerce and
The practical
clear.
records
whole National Govern
are now all exposed to danger of by
General and the Secretary Commerce
half townhe former
bull and the
effectively
distinguished callers waiting the
public corridor clerks prevent the
preclude provision for the
growth the
The Times urged in its issue March ness
omy with Offices
pointed infammab
Governments
ought to be housed This take
of
pments calculation
S297OOO The whole
annually
lighting companies
buildings
proper
quartered.
TWO the three departments by report yesterday
make the purchase of ground and the construction
buildings of economy The account stands
For rent
-s7s,2ssSO
Department Iabor............ 100000
Of Justice 100000
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
YOUNG LADY GUESTS
AT WHITE HOUSE
Misses Potter and Robinson
At Executive Mansion.
0CTAG0N BALL BRILLIANT
Many Guests Wore Costumes Descended
From Ancestors of the Revo-
lutionary Period.

Miss Grace Potter and Miss Corinne
Robinson are guests at the White
House.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

last OF their popular dances this even
ing, at the National Rifles Armory.
This club has enjoyed a deserved sue
cess throughout the four years OF its
existence.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

The Maine delegation 10 the d. 4. r.
were the guests at a luncheon IN their
honor. at the home Of Sena or and Mrs
Eugene Hale. Thursday afternoon.
The guests were Frames Dighton
Chapter, Bangor, Ne; Miss c. A Bald
win. State regent, and member Of this
chapter. Mrs. s NJ. Boardman, Mrs. ].
c. Buzzell and Mrs. Ezra Stearns. Cen
eral Knox Chapter, Thomaston. Mrs
Charles A Creighton, vice regent Of
State and member or this chapter. Eliz-
abeth WadswOrth Chapter, Portland.
Mrs F. r. BOOTH Y, regent; Mrs. o. r.
lie Grow. Mrs. A A Kendall. Mrs.
Frank Higgins. Miss a L. Mcdonald.
Mrs H b ingalls,, Mrs Marian Long
fellow ODouOghue, Mrs. Peter Kyle,
Mrs T. w Carmen Mary Dillingham;
Chapter. Lewiston. Mrs. r. w PeasIey,
regent. Miss ID. Z. Stevens. Col. Dunn
mer Sewali Chapter. Bath. Mrs. Plum
mer. Eunice FarnswOrth Chapter
Skowhegan, Mrs. 5. J. Walton Ruth
Head Cragin Chapter, Northampton,
Mrs f Z. Aver
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represents,
this connection it is interesting
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who II
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The Washington times., 1906-04-21

ton. and Robert p. Clark. OF Niagara
Falls. N Y were married at Christ
Church. by the Rev. a. S. Johns, at
high noon Wednesday. The bride. an
attractive brunette, was gowned in q
stylish Alice blue broadcioth costume,
with hat 10 match A repast was serv-
ed at the home OF the brides parents,
545 Fourteenth street southeast. Mr..
and Mrs. Clark left on Northern trip.
They will be pleased 10 see their
friends after May Is at the international
Hotel, Niagara Falls. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
Sam Houston's Niece.

Mrs. Sallie Houston Carr. a niece of
old sam Houston. Of Texas, sang
Annie Laurie" at the opening Of to-
days congress. Mrs. Carr is more than
seventy years old and has snow white
hair. She played her own accOmpani-
ment and was greeted with thunderOUS
applause. The incident was one OF the
prettiest and most affecting in the his
tory Of the cons Tess and Mrs. Carr was
compelled 70 respond 70 an encore
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks
will entertain at dinner tonight in honor
OF the French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Miss Rena FisheI was the hostess at
a Jheater party Wednesday afternoon
IN honor of out-of-toWn friends. Those
present were Miss Liiiia4 = iris OF
New York city; 1Aiss Clara Oppenheimer,
of New York CITY, Miss RhOda Maunt-
ner, Miss Rica Sc'liG, Of Baltimore; Miss
Flora Ganss, and Miss Florence Gus
dOrf.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
Proud of Revolution.

7 can only thank you again for the
kindness shown me today. shall carry
these resolutions away with great PRIDE
and I assure you that / shall always re-
gard them as among the most precious
souvenirs Of my entire life"
Mrs Lockwood responded to General
Porter saying IL was not On account OF
John Paul Jones, for which the congress
was grateful. but also for the resurrec-
ton Of names of the French soldiers
who fought in the Revolution. and for
his Compilation OF a roster Of thees
names. General Porter then paid a high
tribute 70 the people OF France and 70
ENr1uph unrrfnrfCrn
The Washington times., 1906-04-21
SHER[EY-CR|TTEN
NUPTIALS TODAY
Another Romantic Echo Of
Taft Philippine Tour.
Welded AT STATEN ISLAND
Groom Is Representative in Congress
From Louisville, KY, and Is
Popular Socially.

The marriage Of Representative Swag-
ar Sherley, of Louisville. KY. and Miss
Mignon Critten took place at noon to-
day at olive Crest" the residence on
Grymes Hill, Staten Island, Of Mr.. and
Mrs. DeFrees Critten, parents of the
bride. ArcbdeacOn George G. Johnson.
assisted by the Rev. Frank w. Crowder.
officiated.
The brides sister, Miss Marjorie Crit
ten, was her only attendant. Mr.. Sher-
ley's best man was Henry Clifford
Smith, Of Louisville, and his ushers.
Samuel Bland and Avery Robinson, of
Louisville: Mr. William Mars. of Hen
derson. Ky; Jack Lory, OF Bear Springs.
Tenn, and Richard Ely. OF Washington.
A large reception followed the cere-
mony. Members OF the Taft party. OF
which Mr. Sherley and his bride were
members. sent a handsome bridal gift
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

guest Of the Misses Prince of Sixteenth
street, viii return to her home in Balti-
more. today
Nathan ]. Meyer, Of Guatemala, Cen
tral America. is here the guest of his
sister, Mrs. S Oppenheimer. Of 6O4 Q
street. At home tomorrow evening.
A bowling party was given Thursday
even ng by six young couples. After
bowling an elaborate lunch was served.
Those present were Miss Erlanger. of
Bait more; Miss Camille Selma Herman,
Miss Sadie Eiseman, Miss Mae HirSh,
Miss Natalie Mayer and Miss Irene
Sommers, and Howard Sigmund. Sydney
SelHnger, Leo Fishel, Milfred Stern,
Philip Herman. and Maury SimonS-
In honor Of their fifteenth anniversary.
Columbia Lodge. No ia, OF the Inter
national Association of Machinists. gave
an entertainment and dance last even
ing at National Rifles Arnory, When
heir friends Were present by invitation
only. The performance was divided into
parts, the first part being a one-act
farce called "Chums. most cleverly
handled by the Criterion Players" OF
this city. Marx +. Kahn, as Mr.. Breed.
the hoosier father. played in an eX-
cellent manner Harry Breed, tee young
college sport, was cleverly portrayed by
p. T. Schillinger; Tom Burnham, his
chum, who is attired in female garb,
was done by Ed E Muth. Mrs Breed,
the mother, is a part that was neatly
doro ny Miss Bessie l.. Monaghan, and
Flea Strong, the niece, Was impersOn-
ated j. sweet way by Miss Grace l.
Ross.
The second part of the performance
was musical one by the Floyd Feath-
erstone Company. Beautiful melodies
were brought out of all kinds of instru-
ments- After this supper was served
and then dancing was in order. Those
in charge of the affair were: Enter
tainIrent committee. r. NJ. Carnahan
G. z. Johnson, chairman; A. F. Bell
committee, Frank Properi. f. p. Noel
and Hab Morgan. UsherS, H E kunkle
I L. J. Leiper. II. B. Schmidt, and E l.
Tucker.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Miss Rica Schiff. who has been the
guest Of the Misses Prince of sixteenth
street, will return to her home in Balti-
more today
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Miss Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker,
viii go 10 Annapolis Monday TO remain
until Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Mrs Henry Sherman Boutell, invited
guests to tea at the Highlands yes
terday afternoon. 10 met Mrs Roger
Boutell. whose husband is secretary OF
the embassy at The Hague. Assisting
her were Nine Boutel. Miss Cannon,
Mrs Loose, Mrs Gates. Mrs. Lawrence,
Miss Yer1es. Miss Maths. and Mrs.
Kennedy.
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Nathan ]. Meyer. Of Guatemala, Cen-
tral America. is here the guest of his
sister, Mrs. S Oppenheimer. Of 6O4 Q
street. At home tomorrow evening
The Washington times., 1906-04-21

Mrs. Slater and Miss Slater enter
tanned AT luncheon Wednesday. The
guests included Mrs. Charles A Towne.
Mrs. Alden Smith, Mrs Dubois. Mrs
ierce, and Miss Maths.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-05-26

company is to pay for the water you actually receive, and SO long as you per-
 form this obligation, neither of the other parties can give any reasonable excuse for depriving you of it, without subject
 ing themselves Jo actions for damages
 or for otlrer appropriate relief. On the
 other hand, if you do not pay the price,
 you ought not to expect to receive the
 water.
 Mir. Varle further advises the board
 of directors of Imperial Water com
 pany No. that in hls opinion It was a
 wise move to limit the scope of the
 business of their company to that of
 strictly a MUTUAL WATER COR
 PORATlON whose sole business Is
 that of furnishing water to Its stock
 holders" From the above it can be
 seen that It Is legal and proper for lm-
 perial Water company No. 1 to secure
 a supply of water from another corpor-
 atlon and that the price at which this
 water is to be delivered to said Water
 company No. Is not subjectto review
 by the board of supervisors of San Di-
 ego county. The right of contract
 fixes that and there was no public use
 of water. Imperial Water company
 No, being corporation organized under the laws of this State and en- gagged in the business of selling, deIiv- erlng. supplying or furnishing water for irrigation and for domestic use Is sub ject to the laws of this state in all its operations. Said Water company linn its its operations to its stockholders only and will not deliver water to any land not described in an outstanding stock certificate In short its opera tons are practically in all respects what a mutual water company's opera tons should be. This being the case it is clear that the water rights acquired by the stockholders of Imperial Water company No. l are acquired in ac- cordance with the laws of California. The constitution of this state provides that all waters appropriated within this state shall be for public use and that all water furnished to the inhabitants of this state shall be furnished accord ing to law. The wping out of the fic- ton involved in the contract of De- cember 18th, 1900 whereby the Cali fornia Development company old the water 1t had appropr ated under the laws of California the Sociedad de Yrrigacion y Terrenos de la Baja Cal forna and also the fiction in the con- tract of April 9th, 1900, between the Sociedad de Yrrigacion and Imperial Water company No. whereby Inn oerial Water company No. gave S875 900 for the RIGHT TO USE .he water, both of which are accom- olished by the contract of July 24th, 1901 has clarified the matter and made the water rights of our people absolute and acquired under the laws of this state. The fact that Imperial Water company No. has not made ! ler bylaws to comply with the proviso of Section 324 of the Civil Code con ,ernIng mutual water companies can lot affect the absolute character of he water rights of her stockholders.
 The water Is duly appropriated un- fer the laws of California and delivered l ,y the appropriators to Water company No. and by 1t delivered to Its stock holders only at cost This complies with the laws of this state governing he use of water. The sale by the So- 1 IL. NIJ-A