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The Washington times., 1906-08-25
De KOYENS CENTER
OF NEWPORT LIFE
Supper and Dance, to Intro
duce Miss De KOVen, Rare
Success.
BEAUTIFUL GOWNS WORN
Flower Cotillon, Led by Mr.. De. Koven
and Harry Lehr, Introduced Many
Novel Figures.

Mrs. Reginald De Koven and her
daughter Miss Ethel De Koven, wife
and daughter OF the composer, we're the
central figures in Newport society last
night. when Mr.. and Mrs. De Koven in
troduced their daughter at a supper
party and floral dance. with 200 guests
present,
Mrs. De Koven wore in receiving a
superb Worth gown of white satin and
broCade insert with Venetian point.
Miss De KOyen'5 gown was copied from
a Natter portrait, and was highly artis-
tie. The skirt, Of white taneta, was
adorned with wreaths of pink roses, and
the bodice. Of pale blue and silver
spangles. was finished IN the same man
neT.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
The Secret of Popularity.

A London magazine recently offered a
prize for the best essay explaining the
great popularity OF Mrs. Humphry
Ward as a novelist The successful
competitor. in. her endeavor 20 unravel
the secret Of Mrs. Wards popular rep
utation, makes the following pertinent
observations regarding the author OF
.'Fenwick's Career" and Lady Roses
Daughter.
This IS an age OF psychological an
alysis. and Mrs. Ward reflects the spirit
Of her time IN her representations Of
life. Her scenic effects. characters,
romances. are all colOred. thrilled by
this sense OF the dramatic She wins
her popularity from an age OF search
and discovery by her analysis Of the
thrill Of life. the very color Of love
Mrs. Ward again lays hold Of the
growing spirit OF the day in her antas-
onism to all social slavery, either Of mind
or estate. Her thought rebels against
the letters Of past tradition, and OF pres
ent conventionalism. and admits no sin
against the social standard save that of
cruelty. injustice. or selfshness. Her
strong and tolerant disposition glories
in the Transforming power OF the beau
tiful idea over the common dust Of
life.
Like Robert Elsmere. her whole be-
ing is wrought into g. passionate protest
"a passionate invocation of all things
Lsautiful and strong and free. Her
writing is the expression OF a highly
cultured asd artistic nature, restrained
and ennObled Aby q fine sense OF the
seriousness OF JOY and pain. which en-
bodies It's imaginative perceptions in de-
gCFiptiOn OF the social relationship and
IN the DOetical hraping Of the situation
And for all these things, public taste
after its own mysterious and enthusi-
actis fashion, has freely given her that
bitter-sWeet aWard-sucCeBs."
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
China'S Money Crisis.

Somewhere about the time that
the United States decided against
free and unlimited coinage of silver,
China entered upon policy of free
and unlimited coinage of copper.
Now China, having coined about ten
billion copper coins in a few years,
has reached the point where they
cannot be maintained at parity with
the silver which is the standard of
the country.
Exactly what was predicted for
this country under free coinage is
taking place in China. according to
the news reports from the East
which reach The Times. The conner
coinage has deprecated, and doubt
less the recent sharp upward turn
in the worlds price of silver has ac-
centuated this tendency. They said
in 1896 that gold was getting dearer.
and that if it continued to do so the
rich would be richer and the poor
poorer, Probably they were right;
but soon after that gold began to
dcpreciate on account of immense
production, and the threatened
crisis has been averted. Instead of
gold appreciating and silver depre-
ciating, the world has had the en-
tirely unexpected experience Of
gold falling and silver rising in
value.
So China, with a silver base and a
copper circulation, found silver fast
getting more expensive. The inevita-
bic has happened. The copper coin
age has gone to a discount, exactly
as greenbacks did when there we're
too many of them and there was no
guarantee of their redemption in
gold. The depreciation in parts of
the empire is reported at over 20
per cent. There is a short supply of
rice, the chief food of these teeming
millions. Even when measured in
silver, its price is high and rising.
Measured in the deprecated copper
coinage, which, as always happens in
such a case, is the only coin that
viii circulate, and in which the
poor people are paid, these prices
are fast reaching the point where
starvation is in sight.
In short. China is experiencing
just the thing from which this coun-
try was saved in 1896. 1t is too early
TO know how serious the results
Will be. Foreign commerce is al
ready greatly affected, because the
Luying capacity of the people is be-
ing reduced. ! is a condition which.
affecting as it does almost one-third
the human race, deserves the most
serious consideration.
The othez two-thirds of the race
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Memoriesn IN a New D..

Nothing is OF more worth in Htera-
'ure than the self-reyelation Of a nobly
minded man. and this accounts for the
perennial popularity of Max MUller's
charming volume Of '8IemOrics." A
new edition of the book. to ne issued
by A. c. McCIurg & Co. next October.
confirms the fact. the illustrations and
decorations in this instance being from
the pencils OF Margaret and Helen
Maitland Armstrong. whose manner
consorts admirably with the quaint
ness and elder charm OF the book. and
its suggestion Of "A passion too deep
for full expression
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
A Fine Prospect in Ohio.

Senator Charles Dick, never con-
spicuous for his opposition to party
organization, contributes TO the in
terest of the political situation in
Ohio by suggesting that for once
the convention of his party be per-
mitted to do ITS own business. That
is not precisely the way in which
the junior Senator from the Buck
eye State expressed himself, but it
is what he means. As an experiment
he seems to be willing that for once
the delegates should choose their
own chairman and frame their own
platform.
Newspaper readers with good
memories will remember that SEN
ator Dicks colleague, the intrepid
Foraker, took much this same posi-
tion a year ago or so but went fur
ther. He ventured to pass adverse
criticism on the methods which
have prevailed in Ohio these last
forty years. It was his hope-if not
exactly his confident expectation
that some day a convention might
be had which would really deliber-
ate.
Now comes Representative TheO-
dore f. Burton, of Cleveland, who
cannot be said 10 have distinguish
ed himself in the service of the Dick
wing of the Republican party in
Ohio, and joins in the chorus. Il be
Heve thoroughly in a discussion up
on the floor OF the convention, of
the planks 20 be inserted in the
party platform" he says. Il verify
believe that an extended discussion
of the principles 10 be maintained
by the Republicans Of Ohio would
be of salutary benefit in awakening
general interest throughout the
State"
Boss Cox is yet TO speak. But in
the light of this rondelay from
Messrs. Foraker, Dick and Burton
it is entirely reasonable to antici-
pate a declaration from Cincinnati's
more or less deposed boss TO the
same effect. Then all wings of Ohio
Republicanism viii be in line and
nothing viii remain but TO hold the
convention and give the common
people a chance.
It is a fine prospect. It bears a
close resemblance to the prospect
which CLEANED in the political sky
of Pennsylvania before the recent
Republican convention in Harris
burg. But readers of the newspapers
will do well 10 await the account Of
the proceedings before they con-
elude that the rule Of "organiza-
ton" in Ohio has given way to free
speech and the unhampered viii Of
the rank and file. The vision con-
,ured into existence by Mr.. Dick
may prove to be only a mirage after
all.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
A Curious Deland Coincidence.

Margaret Deland and Ellen Douglas
Deland. the well-known writer's Of chill
dren's tales, have not only the same
name. the same profession and the
same publishers. but they both come
from Pennsylvania. although wholly
unrelated. and both live in Boston.
Naturally. they get each others let
ters and are constantly being confused
with each other.
Coincidence has even oddly pursued
Them in their latest stories, "The
Awakening Of Helen Richie, by Mar
garct Deland, and - Little Son or
Sunshine" by Ellen Douglas Deland-
In each book there is a small. light
haired bIue-eyed boy, who comes from
r. distance 10 q small country town 10
md a home. The question OF adopting
him arises in each case. In one story
n woman's heart Is awakened IN me
other q mans
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Eliot Not Afrsid OF Riches.

A book by President Eliot Of Harvard
University viii be brought out by
Thomas = Crowell & Co.. IN q few
weeks E.s subject is Great Riches"
and his tone is optimistic. He does not
view with alarm the amassing OF
wealth by the favored few but sees.
rather, counterbalancing forces at work,
which win operate as successfully in
the future as they have done In the
past" The exposition OF what these
forces are forms the theme or his work.
Another volume TO be issued by the
same house and entitled American
Character is written by Prof. Brander
Matthew's OF Columbia, and contains
the text OF an address recently deliver
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
IN PARIS
ATTACK UNITED STATES

PARIS. Aug. 25.-Emissaries of the
Cuban revolution are busy here trying
to engage French sympathy for their
cause, declaring that the insurreCtion in
the island is really due 10 the Palma
supine attitude toward the
continual interference of America in
Cuban affairs The emissaries declare
that Cuba has been subjected to a thinly
Veiled American tyranny. making lib
eTty farce and practically duplicating
the conditions which existed in Cuba
during Spanish rule there.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
ZION GIRLS MUST PRAY
ON THEIR OWN TINE
Four Employees of Lace Works Dis
charged for Disobeying
the Rules.

CHICAGO. Aug. 25.-Four girls have
been discharged from the Zion City lace
works for failing 10 obey the rule that
they shall not pray during work hours.
but on their own time.
Zion people pray at certain times each
day, but that those working by the hour
are docked for time spent in praying has
not been generally known.
OF late some workers have been In
clined 10 slight the rule, believing they
should rot be docked for it.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Mrs. Douglas Robinson's death on
Wednesday at the advanced age Of
elghty-three has thrown a large family
into mourning. and VIII take from offi-
ciai White House receptions and other
social affairs this winter. her son and
daughter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson, the latter the sister Of the
President. They were frequent guests
here. their presence being expected each
time the President gave a dinner party
for some high visiting potentate. The
Roosevelts as a family refrain from con-
ventlonaI forms Of mourning and after
three months or perhaps IN some cases
six months. they resume their social
forms Of entertainment. and this custom
may prevail with MI. and Mrs. Robin
son sufficiently to return them 10 Off
ciaI ranks here before the season IS oves.
clifford PinChOt. forester for the
United States Government, has just
finished a visit with the President. at
Sycamore HiII. and found time between
business transactions. relative 10 the
Boise City irrigation congress 20 play
a few games Of tennis with the Presi-
dent
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

are unwontedIy prosperous. 1t en-
joys the gold basis for its money
system, and gold is getting cheaper.
China is on the silver basis, and
silver is getting dearer. There is
the whole thing in a nutshell. 1t is
a perfect illustration of the sound
money lectures of ten years ago
right now.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Answering Tolstoy.

A French journalist recently com
planned 10 TOlstOy. that the American
people were devoid OF ideals. and devOt-
ed only 20 the passion Of moneys getting
Prof. Brander Matthews. in an address
given before Two colleges, set himself
20 answer these and other sweeping
charges made by foreign critics. His
address is now being brought out in
permanent form under the title OF
American Character by Messrs.
Thomas Y CrOWell &, Co.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
MARK TWAIN PURCHASES
NOAH SHERWOOD HOME

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Mark Twain
has bought the old Noah Sherwood home
in West Reddlug, Conn, and Will recon
struct the house at a cost of $4,000
The house is surrounded by 10 acres
Ii will be ready next June.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
PRESIDENT BAER BACK
FROM EUROPEAN TRIP

NEW YORK, Aug 25--GeOrge f
Baer. president of the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad, was a passenger on
the steamer Amerika, which arrived
here today from Hamburg, Southampton
and CherbOurg.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
REsPECT ZOE ETIQUETTE.

Mr.. Sillymind is asked whether he will
go 20 the seaside in spite OF the fact
that he Is in deep mourning why. GER
tainly." he rephed, but as / desire 10
conform TO etiquette. I shall select
resort on the Black Sea. Petit Paris
len
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
PRINCE KOUDACHEFF
ON SOUTHERN TRIP
First Secretary of Russian
Embassy Leaves Coolidge
Point.

Prince Nicholas Koudachef. first sec
retary OF the Russian embassy, who
has been at Coolidge Point with Am
bassador Rosen since early summer
came 20 Washington yesterday morning
and stopped al the Portland. He left
the city again this morning for Chatta-|
n0oga, Tenn.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
THE ORATOR.

Your son Won a prize for Crotoiy
while he was in college, / believe. W hat
is he doing now?"
Hes got q job in the union depot
announcing the departure OF the trains
Chicago Reco~d-Iieraid.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Books and Authors.

New novels by Clara Louise Burnham
and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward. and
Il volume OF short stories by Alice
Brown are among the volumes Of &c
ton promised by Houghton, Mlnlin *
Co. for fan publication. The same house
viii issue the Life and Letters of
Lafcado Hearn' prepared By Elizabeth
Bislanc; Bliss PerT5 IS walt Whitman"
and a rev life Of John Sherman by Hon
Theodore z Burton.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Supper Was Informal.

The supper partOOk much o" the ma
ture OF a dinner party. being served at
small tables, but was less formal than
dinner. BcrgeT's entire establish
ment was used. and the room in which
supper was served had its walls en-
tirely draped with foliage interspersed
with punches Of white flowers. and in
Vulnerable colored lights, which twink
led through the maze OF green. Pink
flowers were used on the tables. White
ana green Were again used in the large
dining room where the cotillon was
danced, and Mrs. dc Koyen and her
daughter received their guests IN a room
entirely decorated IN yellow.
AF. de kOven and Mr.. Lehr led the
cOuillon in which many new and unique
figures were introduced
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
NOTED GUESTS
At BAR HARBOR
Baroness MOncheur, Wife Of
Belgian Minister, and
Miss LOrillard.

Baroness NIoncheur. the pretty Amer
lean wife OF the Belgian minister who
is spending the summer at Hamilton,
Mass. where the legation headquarters
are established has been making a
visit at Bar Harbor stopping at the
Malverne. She was accompanied by
Miss Pierre Lorillard.
Baron F. Haymerle. secretary OF the
Austrian embassy. has lately been a
guest at the Malverne. Bar HarboT.
Theodore Roosevelt and Kermit Roose-
veIt the two elder sons of the Fresi-
dent who are 10 be the guests Of Lieut.
Emery LanIb, Of NIontrose, Col. while In
the West, viii spend most OF their time
IN bear hunting around Glenwood
Springs. They will be entertained by
Thomas +. Walsh, who is particularly
fond of both boys.
Mrs Van Rensselaer, Cruger Is again
in New York. and Wednesday busted
herself by making O call upon Harry
Tbsw at the Tombs. Philanthropy is a
new, fad with Mrs. Cruger, but she is al
v,avs making q study of human nature
with a view TO producing some new
story. She is preparing 10 go 10 her
island possession in the neighbOrhood ot
ne Thousand Islands, where she VIII
sDend the rest of the season
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Gieseking.
of Butnore street. VIII leave the city
rcdav. accompanied by their family, and
will spend several weeks at the Avalon
Hotel. Avalon, y. J.
Cant anG Mrs. John a. 5filler. parents
Of Mrs. Gieseking, Will accompany them
Mr. and Mrs. Gieseking have Just gotten
comfortably settled in their exceedingly
attractive and artistic new nome, az leUi
If Mr. and Ms. +. J. Stellwagen and
that OF the papal delegate now almost
finished.
Mrs William B. HOltZclaw and her
tUo daughters. Miss Ethel Holtzclaw
and Miss Fay Holtzclaw, both splendid
musicians. are spending the summer Is.-. a
the old Holtzclaw homestead at casa
voVra Va
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
IN THE BOOK WORLD

eo by him IA reply % the criticism OF
French Journalist, who complained 20
Iolstoy that the American people were
devoid OF ideals and devoted oaly %
the passion Of money getting"
Many Macmillan Histories.
History will be conspicuous I'm the fall
list OF the Macmillan Company. James
Ford Rhodes important History OF the
United States" In seven volumes. viii
be completed. and the second volume
Of Edward Channing's more popular
work is announced for speedy publica-
uon. Herbert Pauls History OF Mod
ern England" will also be brought 20 a
close ty the issue Of the hfth and final
volume f. Marion Crawford and Prof
Giuseppe Tomasseti WIN bring out the
first volume Of A Histor, Of Rome In
the Middle Ages. and volume " OF
The combridge Modern History" deaf
ing with the thirty years war. VIII also
make its appearance.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Floral Favors Used.

AS nearly all the favors were floral,
the dance when at its height almost sUg-
gested a battle of flowers. There were
floral Wands. hops wound with ribbons
and flowers. clusters OF blue and DlGi:
hydrangeas tied with ribvons TO CORE
spond. garlands or roses. gay colOred
parasols covered with ribbons and now
ers. flower pincushIous. and pretty
aigrettes among the favors and a May
pole figure was introduced.
The last figure OF the cOtiuon vas
most effective. II was called the witc l.
es' CauldrOn and was devised BY Mr. Ds
kOven some years ago at couIlon he
led In France, s. huge cauldron was
placed IN the middle Of the ballroom
floor, all tle lamps being turned down.
From underneath glare OF flame lent
a weird light, all the dancers clrcling
around. When the cover was removed.
in place Of a mystic draught the caul-
drOn was filled with clusters OF fresh
roses. which were given out as favors
in the cOullOn.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Mrs William B. Holtzclaw and her
turo daughters. Miss Ethel HoltzclaW
and Miss Fay Holtzclaw, both splendid
musicians. are spending the summer 1er al
the old Holtzclaw homestead at OaSa-
nova, Va.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Among the Illustrated volumes OF
travel TO be published shortly hy IL
Macmillan Company viii be q new book
by Clifton Johnson. entitled Highways
and Byways OF the Mississippi Valley,
and an account OF THE Fair Hills OF
Ireland" by Stephen Gwynn. himself an
Irishman Other volumes OF a similar
character on the Macmillan fall list will
be Dr. Edward Everett Hale's ''Tarr'--
at-H0me Travels" Prof. a. Y. Williams
Jacks0n's Persia Past ana Present
Z. Y Lucas "A Wanderer IN London.
and Mrs St Julien Ravenel's Charles
ton. the Place and the People"
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Croxhau have
taken possession of their cottage on
Spring road Mr.. and Mrs Cr0xhaIl
are entertaining Mr.. and AIRS. Eugene
Barker, or Texas. Mr.. Barker is pro-
lessor or history al the University OF
Texas. and has taken a years leave or
absence Tor historical research.
United States Attorney D. W. Baker
Is the guest Of Stuart MCNAMARA at
MS cottage on Washington street, Cape
Miss Lena Brehm. accompaniea bv
friends. left for a short visit to 1hesa-
peake Beach today
Mrs. Gibson, wife OF Captain Gibson.
United states Marine Corps. and her
two daughters. Miss Adele and Miss
Mamie Gibson, viii remain at Wiuches-
ter until the lsL OF October Miss Glib
son VIII remain at Ceutreville.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith and her tai
ented son. Ralph who bids fair 10 be-
come brilliant viOIlnist. have gone to
Ocean City. Nd. for a short visit
Miss WeItha 2eII Of West Washing
ton. has gone 10 Baltimore Tor a months
vacation. She VIII be the guest Of Miss
Mamie Elmer.
Among the passengers sailing from
New York today upon the American
liner New York were Mr.. and Mrs.
Montgomery Schuyler. whose wedding
took place here Wednesday.
Captain Guy Y. Henry, who left the
city Yesterday, is sailing by The same
line.
NJ des Portes de la Fosse, counselor
of the French embassy. entertained all
Of the members of the French embassy
stan at luncheon at Berger's, Newport,
yesterday.
The family Of the charge d'anaires OF
Mexico, Senior Don Balbino DavalOs, has
returned 10 Washington. after spending
the summer al Asbury Park.
The children and attendants OF the
Washington City Orphan Asylum. 40
shall Hall as the guests Of the Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hail Steamboat
Company and the Capital Traction Com
pany
Mrs. n B. Sweitzer has returned TO
Washington from Niagara-On- -the-Lakes,
Canada, where she has been since early
land. where she spent the winter, but
viii leave in a few days for Indian Head
Tor a visit TO her SOn-ln-laW and daugh-
ter, Lieut. and Mrs. j. Strauss.
Ernest II. Pullman, Of 469 H street
southwest. left today on a two weeks
trip 20 Sea Girt, y. j., and other points
New York Ci-y and Philadelphia. re-
turning September 5.
Mrs. ". NJ Cowhig and two children
have returned TO Washington from
visit to friends at CasGnova, Va.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Mrs. y. B. Sweitzer has returned 10
Washington from Niagara-On- -the-Lakes,
Canada, where she has been since early
summer. Mrs. Sweitzer is at the Port
land. where she spent the winter, but
viii leave in q few DAYS for Indian Head
for a visit TO her sOn-in-law and daugh-
Tor LLeuL. and Ms. j. SLrauss
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Mrs. ". NJ Cowhig and two children
have returned 10 Washington from a
visit to friends aJ Casanova, Va,
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

J. N. Barrie has taken those chapters
OF The Little White Bird" that contain
the story Of Peter Pan and edited them
IN such a fashion as 10 make com
pleteIy rounded tale OF the episode. fo-
the benefit Of those who have made the
hero's Acquaintance through the play,
and who believe in fairies" New
drawings for the volume have been
made by Arthur RaCEham. whose illus
tratiOns for Grlmm's Fairy TaIe7' and
rip Van WinkIe" were exhibited last
year IN London The pictures for the
new Peter Pan" book viii be printed
iu c0lBrg
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

John Bigelow's book on 'The Iys-
terry OF Sleep" has been translated into
Russian and IS published with a pre-
face by Prince Tarkhanov in view of
the present turmoil and disorder IN
AIuscovy. the title OF the volume IS as
apt as fits contents are doubtless aflur-
ing 10 the people OF that troubled land.
Mr.. Bigelows work had already been
translated into French and German.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Ernest II Pullman, of 469 II street
southwest. left today on a two weeks
trip 20 Sea Girt, y. j., and other points
on the Atlantic coast He Will also visit
New York Ciry and Philadelphia. re-
turning September 5.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

The Long Day" that interesting au-
tobiographical story Of working girls
experiences in New York is said 10
have largely Influenced the plans Of the
Trowmart Inn, the new hotel Tor work
ing women. modelled somewhat on the
lines of the Mills hotels for men, which
was recently opened in this city When
the book first appeared. Mr.. Martin,
the protector Of the 'Inn," sought an
interview with the author and Is said
TO have followed many OF her sugges-
uons, the results Of painful personal ex-
periences with lodging houses for wo-
men
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

The children and attendants Of the
Washington City Orphan Asylum. 40
III number, are spending the day at Mar
shall Hall as the guests Of the Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hail Steamboat
Company and the Capital Traction Com
pany,