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The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Gen. Arson Mills entertained a sec
onu party Of men this week a. dinner
last evening. HIS guests were Senator
CuIhers0u. Representative James l. Sla-
ton. Representative John F. Lacey, Rep
TesenJltive Charles s Washburn. Com
missioner Henry L. West. Arthur r.
Brice. Gen. Franklin J. Bell. Gen
George T. Elliott, Gen Alexander Mac
IGeuZie. Gen Charles F. HUMPHREYS.
Gen Hamilton Hawkins. Gen. Wallnce
Randolph, Col Ramsey T. Potts. Col.
Frank l. Denny. Mai Martin MCGinnis.
Maj. William Il. Borden, Major Wiley.
and Major Richardson
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mr. and Mrs James Pinchot enter
tained al dinner last evening with tie
japanese Ambassador and NiscOuntess
Aoki as their guests OF honor. The
other guests were Senator and Mrs.
SpOOner, Major General and Mrs. story,
Rear Admiral and Mrs. MCGOWAN. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles ID. Walcott. DR.. and
Mrs. William Hart Merriam. Gen. and
AIRS. John W Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Putnam Mrs Samuel Thomas. Miss
Emo. Mr.. and Mrs. ". +. Curtis, and Mr..
and Mrs Arnold Hague.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

few friends Of the members OF the
class were also invited. Toasts We're
Miller. George Thorn, Mr. Nichols, and
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Carpenter. There
was an atJraetieV musical program ana
BUFFET supper was served
Mrs. William Burton Green, 1859 Irving
street, viii be al home tomorrow from
10 T. Her daughter, Mrs. Miller, Mrs
Bentley, and her guests, the Misses
Coulborni OF Baltimore. will be with her.
Representative and Mrs. Slbley had as
their guests az dinner iast evening. Mr.
Justice and Mrs. BrS wer, Senator and
Mrs. Hopkins, Senator and Mrs ITALIA
Ierro. Representative and Mrs. Dalzell
Representative and Mrs. Lamar, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Brick Representa-
i've and Mrs. Madden, and Mr.. and
Mrs Theodore NOyes
Miss Biddle was hostess at luncheon
yesterday. having as her guests Mrs. j.
Franklin Bell. Mrs. Thomas H. Barry,
Mfs; George T. Marye, Mrs. William s.
Biddle. Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. mcfarland
Mrs. Douglas. and Miss Cullen.
Miss Pansy Perkins, daughter of Sena-
tor Perkins of California was the guest
OF honor Of Mrs. Walter Fairfield. at a
dinner and opera party last evening.
NJ hAAANA guests were MI anu MIS-
Pomery, of New York; Mrs. Romeyn
Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walton
George Brown, Mr.. Barr, OF Boston,
and Mr.. Turner, OF Baltimore.
The Bolivian minister and Nine. Cal
deron entertained number OF the
young friends of their daughter, Miss
Elena CalderOn, last evening at a dance
The music was furnished by a string
orchestra and the house was preJtily
decorated with red carnations,
Mime. CGlderOn received the guests,
wearing a handsome gown Of lilac name
velvet, and Miss CaldeTOus gown was
OF spangled white chiffon over silk.
Among the guests were Miss Calvo.
the Misses Carlo. the Misses TAYLOR.
Stevens. the Misses Shaw, Miss Grace
Allen, Miss Pansy Perkins, Miss Alice
Shepard, Miss Granger. Miss May
Phelps, Miss RouZer, Miss NeTkes, Miss
Brady. Of baltimore: Miss Bessie Nc
lean, Miss Johnson. DR.. Mason Mr.
Downing, John Barrett, DR.. Dixon, Mr..
H0rner. Mr.. Williamson. Mr. Howe, Mr.
Hempstone MIR, Hopkins, Mr.. Salinas.
Lieutenant kean, Mr.. Benavides, rhe
Messrs. Brady. Mr.. Ack.gn. Lieutenant
Dietrich, Mr. Johnson. uf Baltimore.
SIR. Banning Mr.. Sha-I Mr.. Cover.
Ar, Barnard, and Mr.. hicxey.
The Austrian Ambassador and Baron
ess HeuEelmuller Were the guests OF
honor of Mrs. T. Hope Slater al dinner
last evening.
AIR and Mrs. George r. Hum We're
hosts az "a dinner for young people last
evening. Their lis. of guests included
Mr and Mrs Philip :. HichbOrn. Miss
Root Miss Harriet WadsWOrth. Miss
lie Bourgeois. Miss Theodore ShOnts.
Miss Helen Ff0Glke. Count d'Arhimar,
Alr. Merriam. Mr.. Wyeth. Jerome
Bonaparte. Murray Cobb, and Lieuteu-
ant Poole
Mr. and Mrs. William \. Slater enter
talned at dinner last evening the Couu-
sel0F OF the French Embassy and Nine
DIES Portes. Captain and Mrs Ryan. Of
the British embassy.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mr. and Mrs. Harlow entertained at
dinner last evening Lieutenant Butler
Mr.. and Mrs Fleming Newbold, Miss
Cassels, Miss Brown, Miss Crosby. Miss
Mary Switzerland. Miss Clagett. Miss
Conrad Mr. Thompson, Mr.. Poe. Mr..
Jackson. Mr. Siebert Mr.. Ellis, AMI
Captain Cosby.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Owing 70 illness, cards issued 10y Mrs.
Samuel II. Bacon and Mrs. James Sid
new skinner. OF 1925 Columbia road, for
Tomorrow. are withdrawn.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Esma Howard charge d'anaires OF
Great Britain. as gone 20 New OK 20
wool his wife. Lady Isabella Howard
who is due today from Europe. Lazy
Isabella is a daughter of the Earl OF
Newburgh. who is likewise Prince
Giustiniana-B andina of Rome. Her
brother is Viscount kynnaird In the
neer3ge Of Scotland. and Duke of Mon
drag1ne in italy.
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Handkerchief

Mussed and soiled Handkerchiefs
are to be closed out at fractional
prices tomorrow. News Of big bar
gains In the following details.
WOmen's hemstitched Hand nc
Women's Swiss Embroid- ole
cred Handkerchief. worth 121zc. o
Women's Handerchiefs. plain white
al three fOr..................... ~
Mems japanese SILK Hand 1oc
kerehiefs, worth 3Sc at..........lS
Mems Jap Initial Handkerchief,
worth l2izc each, al three , &c
MOmeuB Lace handkerchief
with linen center. worth 19c. lie
iof.s...s..- .-..............s..s.... II
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs Marcus A Hanna was a dinner
hostess in her Washington home last
eN enlug. Her guests were the Italian
Ambassador. Mr. Justice and Mrs.
White, Mrs. Sheridan. Senator kean,
Miss kean, Representative and Mrs.
Herbert Parsons, Mrs Bacon, Miss
Lowering. Senator Warren. Senator Bsv-
eridg-. Representative FOss OF Illinois.
and Mr.. Coun0r.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mr. and Mrs. William \. Slater enter
talned at dinner last evening the Couu-
selDr OF the French Embassy and Nine
DIES Portes. Captain and Mrs. Ryan. OF
the British embassy.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs. Ellis Logan, 1858 Irving street
northwest. viii not be AT home tomor-
row.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

4 reception was given February o by
the Timothy class OF the Ninth Street
Christian Church to the Lydia Class.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Daniel Levy is spending the week in
New York.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

The Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. NewbeTry entertained al din
ner last evening.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07
Worth 100 and I24c I'd,
Art Department

5Oc Bureau Scarfs and Pillow
35c Doilies. ............... 7Sc
z5c Silkoline LambreQuins $500. iSe
BattenDefg Rings, per dozen. lc
BattenberI Thread. Ber .spooi 9lEc
Use Pillow Cords, in ell shades. Iif
ls-inch silk Floss Pillows. -
Finch SILK Floss Pillows. 80
stamped Monte Bureau Scarfs.
with hemsutChed edge......-.. TOs
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

The Assistant Secretary Of War and
Mrs. Oliver Were hosts al dinner last
night. Their guests were Representa-
tive and Mrs. L0ngWorth. Mr. and Airf
George Vanderbilt. Mr. and Mrs Alfred
Cooley, Mr.. and Mrs John NeWbOld
Count Hatfield OF the German EN-
bussy. Lieutenant Brooke Miss Robson
Miss MyeT and the Misses Oliver
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

The Austrian Ambassador and Baron
ess HenEelmuller Were the guests OF
honor of Mrs. +. Hope Slater al dinner
last evening.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Miss Ella d, Price, daughter Of Nr
and Mrs ", ". Price, ana Frederick
Steele Vincent were married yesterday
afternoon al 2 o'clock In the home OF
the brides parents, 1881 Y street. The
ceremony was performed Ey the Rev.
Frederick ID. Power. pastor of the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church. IN the
presence of only a small family party.
The brides costume was "A becoming
gown OF soft gray ana she carried PINK
roses.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs j. Sylvester Phillips and the
ladies of the Laise-Phillips School Will
be at home for the last time this season
tomorrow, from 4 until g.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs. George Is. LOring wife of the
fromer head OF the Agricultural De-
partment, and afterward minister TO
Spain. is making a visit at the Grafton.
She Will sail later for a trip 10 Italy
and the Riviera.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs Fassett. wife of Representative
j. Sloat Fassett, has Withdrawn her in
VitatiOns 10 a musicale tomorrow, owing
10 the death OF a relative.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Miss Biddle was hostess at luncheon
Yesterday. having as her guests Mrs j.
Franklin Bell. Mrs. Thomas H. Barry,
Mrs George 7. Marye, Mrs. William S.
5lddle, Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. mcfarland
Mrs. Douglas, and Miss Cullen.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mrs. Frank b. NT0omaE. daughter OF
Gen. John c. Black has 50 ner house
guest, Miss Ethel Moore, of Calitor7ias
and VIII entertain al "A valentine lunch
con for her on February H.
The Washington times., 1907-02-07

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Nestcot VIII
sail on Saturday for Cuba, 10 be absent
FOR A month They Will return by way
OF Palm Beach, where they Will make
short visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
ASSOCIATES WAIT
FOR FISH STORIES
George H. Ripley, in Poor
Health, Visits Upper
Potomac.

George II. Ripley, OF the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing plate room, who
has been enjoying rest for the last
week. is spending his vacation on the
upper Potomac river. Mr.. Ripley D
health has not been very good OF late.
and his physician advised MIN % taL.
a good rest 10 recUperate-
Mr. Ripley is making good Use OF his
vacation he IS a fisherman, and as
the fishing is said 10 be good in that
locality al present. his friends expec.
him 10 meet much success with hoOh
and line Mr. Ripley is one OF the best
known employees in the bureau. as b.
takes great interest in union and fra
ternsl affairs. He is always willing o.
lend a helping hand TO a new employ
who he never fails 20 aid with valuable
advice and courteous treatment whcr
called on for information. Mr.. Ripple
has been with ,the bureau for a nun
Der Of years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
THE EYE OF THE CROOK.

Now you may or may not know Il.
but the confidence man Of tip-tOp attain
ments cultivstes the control and expires
sion OF his features with as much care
as does the professional beaUty-thiS
for the reason that his looks are among
his most valuable assets. For the FIRST
stage in turning a trick" whether this
6-dOne in a Broadway hotel or a down.
town Office building, Is for the operator
TO get a hold on the confidence Of his
victim by impressing him with his, The
formers. fankness and honesty through
the medium of his steady gaze, CHEEKY
smile and sincerity Of expression IN
general. But wise people are not
taken, in by these things Apart frCfn
all else, those who have had much 10
do with criminals-whether mugged or
unmugged-will tell you that there IS
such a thing as the crook eye which
invariably gives its owner away. IL Is.
as I once heard a clever detective put
Il, IAN eve behind the eye'-a somethlnss
sinister peeping out from the bland and
child-lfke gaze which the con turns
on mis- prospective gull--JOsiah ttynt,
IN Success Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
A FUTILE STRUGGLE.

For years the Vanderbilts have been
hghting the approach OF business or
apartment houses toward their resi-
dences on Fifth avenue New York
They seem to have lost in the strug-
gle for a real estate man has bought
a corner just south Of the Vanderbilt
mansions and will erect a tYelve-story
apartment house. 1t has been esti-
mated by competent authorities that
within the last Ave or six years the
Vanderbilts have spent between $4,000
900 and 100000 In protecting that
part Of Fifth avenue in the immediate
Vicinity Of their residences from what
they regard as undesirable forms Of
improvement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
EBERLY,
HOST OF SOLDIERS
Gave Smoker While in
Camp at Fort Wash
ington.

Daniel c. Eberly. fire marshal Of the
Government Printing Office, who is
quartermaster sergeant of Company r.
Second Regiment, District National
Guard. gave a smoker on Saturday night
last in honor Of his company to mem
bers Of the lNth United States Artil-
lery. The affair took place at Fort
washington just previous 10 the District
boys breaking camp for the return
home, after the two weeks practice
camp. Reagan Henderson, OF the pam
phlet binding division. who is one OF
the most enthusiastic members Of Com
pany Z, assisted with the arrangements
for the smoker and supervised the deco
rations The evening was pronounced
Fort Washington.
Capt. Edward II. Brian, Of the cleo
trical division. OF Company r, has re-
turned 10 his office after the encamp-
ment His company made a splendid
showing. its work having received spe-
clal mention from officers and men OF
the regulars with which the local com
panies camped.
Oscar w. Humphrey, who was found
in a room OF Pennsylvania avenue last
week suffering from gas poisoning, Is
reported 10 be out Of danger. Mr..
Humphrey is we'll known IN the office.
having been employed for a number OF
years as compOsitoT. He lost his posi-
ton several weeks ago and has recently
been acting as an agent Tor one OF the
Washington savings banks.
Calvin F. Hummell assistant inspec-
tor. has recently been given handsome
increase IN salary. He viii hereafter
receive $500 per annum. Mr.. Hummel
is one OF the most efficient and hardest
working employees IN the office and we'll
deserves the increase received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Notes and Personals Gathered
From Among the Moneymakers

James NJ. Fisher. principal clerk in
the Office Of the assistant director. viii
leave tomorrow on a vacation. Mr..
Fisher. accompanied by his wife. viii
go from Washington 10 New York,
thence 10 Boston. where passage viii
be taken for Yarmouth, NOvia Scotia
Two weeks viii be spent AZ Cape
Fourchu, before starting on the return
trip.
Miss Frances Louise Reid, Of section
five. has resigned her position in the
bureau 70 take 2 clerkship in the Gov
eminent Printing Office.
Miss Maggie T. Sweeney. Miss Joseph
Inc n Gusick, Miss Lillian D. Gray.
Miss Gertrude Z. Dorsey. and Mis-
Sarah A. Sweeney have been promoted
from the examining division 10 the
numbering division.
Miss Mary s. Bonneu has been ap-
pointed messenger in section Eve
Mss Grace A. Sloan. Of the surface
branch. has gone TO the CatskiI noun
tains for an indefinite period 70 rest
and recuperate her health.
Miss AIeIanie N. Grammar has been
promoted from section two. Of the PRINT
Ing division. TO the examining division
e. I. schrack. Of section two. &C
companied by his family, spent last
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
THREE GRACES OF DRAMA
COULD BE AMERICANS

Three pictures stand on my desk One
Is Of Dise. taken az Genoa. one OF Julia
Marlowe; the third Of Ala NazimOva-
The hrst Is the mater dolorosa Of our
DAYS. for whom existence IS Ike an open
wound, the woman WITH nerves ana
heart Julia MarloWe is a happier bal
anced temperament She Is poetic; she
IS sane NaZimOva stands before you
the epitOme OF the Semitic-Slavic- She
is a dyer cat in the leash OF art. She
vibrates, she RACES. she IS cruel sleek,
subtle, never tender. These three WON
en- are foreign born; Italy, England,
Russia They are very un-American-
Yet ! am not afraid 20 write that they
might have been. an three. born here
and accepted as American types" so
cosmopolitan is our land--James Hume
l0er. in the August EverybOdy's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

I. Stevenson. Of th' division of APP
polntments. returned last Monday from
a weeks vacation spent at Niagara
Falls and across the border in Canada.
He reports weather that was delight
fully cool at the time when Washington
was sweltering in the worst of Its hot
wave. and states that at times an over
coat was almost a necessity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
wARNNa TO PARENTS.

WARNING TO PARENTS.
The MIX Conference appointed BY the
District Commissioners. In view Of the
MANY DANGERS OF RAW MILK. has
recommended the home pasteurizing Of ali
raw milk b. bringing IL 70 the boiling
point. then withdraw. cool. and keep cold
until used.
The Conference has thereby endorsed tho
advice given BY this Society for mum
Der OF years 70
SCALD ALL MILK
FOR children.
Parents are particularly warned against
the erroneous opinion held by some that
pasteurizing anects either the digesti-
biIty OF the nutritive value Of tho milk.
or that as q rule It viii produce any
bad effects whatsoever.
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS
E BERLINER Secretary.
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lantic City. y. J. He will report for
work tomorrow.
George Clayton. OF section seven. has
been granted leave OF absence Tor one
week re will visit his mother and
brother In Philadelphia
James LOr6, Of section three. leaves
tomorrow for Philadelphia, and from
there viii go 20 Anglesea. near Atlantic
city, where ne viii join a nshiRg party
for an outing Of a week OF ten days.
Charles W. Rich. Of section two. was
or vacation last week. The latter part
Of the week was spent IN Philadelphia.
where Dir. Rich paid a visit 70 his
brothers and sisters for the first time IN
two years.
James Men ally, who was taken III at
, he bureau several days ago and con
eyed 10 his home. has shown no I'm
| .IJvement IN his condition. He has been
eut 10 Chicago in order 10 be with bis
emily
Jesse Watt. Of section two. the we'll
| zuOwn manager OF the Treasury base
BAH team, has returned after spending
"a week al Atlantic City
James a. Farley, OF the power press
| room. viii be away tomorrow and next
| day IN order 10 20 % Philadelphia and
| company his family, who have been
/ spending several weeks in the Quaker
/ city with relatives and friends, back
washington
Nath Williams. OF the night force,
/ Who was taken iu about TWO weeks
/ ago. and who was sent 70 his home
! IN Philadelphia in a bad condition, IS
| reported TO be seriously i'll
Lillian NJ MuHigan and Mary Carpen-
/ ter. who until recently were employed
In the bindery division Of the Govern
fment Printing Office, have been given
positions in the bureau
George H. Rice. Of section 3. was on
vacation last week.
Miss May B. HOFFMAN. OF section 3 is
taking part Of her annual leave
/ David J. Bowman, Of section 2. left
last week for Boston. Mass. where he
VIII visit relatives and friends
Harry Thomas spent last week at the
| jamestown Exposition. and viii visit
/ Virginia Beach. Old Point Comfort and
/ Buchroe Beach before returning 70 the
I city.
I Miss Margaret z. Thomas OF section
6: Miss ellen NJ O'Donoghue, messen-
ger IN section .. and Miss Mary E Van
I Ness. IN section 6. have been promoted
10 the examining division
Ovid Y. Shaw. Of the examining divi-
I sion. is III al his home with an attack
/ OF appendicitis. much % the regret Of
his many friends. who hope 70 see him
I at his post soon again
Miss Christine Shelton. OF section 2
has been promoted 20 the examining
division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

The secretary of the fourth civil serv-
ice district calls the attention of would
be applicants Cor the examination for
the positions of deputy collector and
clerk, and storekeeper gauger in the
Internal Revenue Service, to be neld on
September 4. to the fact that the receipt
of applications for this examination will
close on next wednesday, and that all
applications must be completed and filed
by that time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

An examination has been announced to
be held or August Is to secure ehgibles
for filling vacancies existing in the posi-
lions Of special agent and special exami-
ner for the Interstate Commerce Com
mission The salary is $500 per annum
for both positions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

The chief Of the examining division
had installed last Tuesday some new
bookcases for the reception Of bound
volumes OF the records.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

W. A. Mutchler, Of the rural carrier
division. will leave the first Of next
week for a three weeks visit with his
mother and brother at his old home in
Easfon, Pa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Miss E. J. SDofford, Of the examining
division, will leave the first Of the week
for n months vacation visiting friends
and relatives 1T her aome in Dolgeville,
y. Y. The trip will be made by boat
via Boston Miss z ]. Raymond, secre-
tary to the chief examiner, will accom-
panY her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

n. G. Porter, clerk on the force OF the
custodian, left last Thursday, accom-
panied by his wife, for a two weeks va
cation in the Catskills.