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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Mrs. George klinknett was hostess
Wednesday night at a delightfully."- infor-
nal dance in her home on Indiana ave-
nue. The Christmas decorations were
augmented with prOfusion Of palms and
roses and the dining room. where the
supper was served at midnight, was
especially attractive with huge center
niece o. red roses on the table The or
chestra which furnished the music for
the dancing was stationed behind a
screen OF palms in the drawing room.
Mrs. Rlnknett received her guests in
"a handsome gown Of white crepe de
chine. and was assisted by her sister.
Airs. William Wambold. and Mss Ethel
CaFberry. Mrs. WambOld wore a modish
gown OF pale blue and Miss Carberry' 5
gown was Of soft cream cOlOred chiffon
and lace over silk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

fectively trimmed with Irish lace. AS
sisting her in receiving were Mrs. Dali
zell. who poured tea; Mrs. Hun. Mrs.
RiXey Mrs. Alien. wife OF the Commits
sioner of Patents. and Miss Marsh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Owing 10 the illness OF her son. Mrs.
a. Maurice Low will spend the winter
in the AdirOndacks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Representative and Mrs. Nicholas
LongwOTth were hosts Thursday evenlgg
at dinner of fourteen covers. the entire
party going later 10 the diplomatic re-
ceptiOn al the White House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

on Duke street. Mrs. Barrett has been
joined by her daughters. Misses Lila and
Kitty Barrett. who arrived Tuesday
from Mexico. where they have been for
the past tw5 months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Among the ushers at the wedding OF
Miss Alice Litybough and William Israel
DeminE, which took place Monday night
IN 81. Thomas Church, Washington,
d. c.. were Harry Carter Beverley. of
this city. and Robert Lee. OF Ravens
worth, Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

John Minor BIackford. who Is a stu
dent at tae University OF Virginia. is on
a visit 10 his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Launcelot BlackfOrd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Mrs. Archibald Oracle has cards out
Tor Fridays in January
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Richard Mieou is spending a fsX days
On Charlottesvlle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Miss Wilson and her debutante sister,
Miss Helen Wilson. will not receive
this month. but viii he at home Fridays
Ia February at their residence, eO0i G
street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

The Ladies Union Veteran Legion held
an extra session Wednesday evening in
the red parlor of the Ebbitt House. with
Mrs. Ella :. Knight presiding. After at
tending 10 routine business they elected
Mrs, Harriet Allison president for the
ensuing year. Mrs Ellen Spencer Mus
sey was chosen al installing officer. the
installation to take place next Saturday
evening in the hall OF Camp No. III The
retiring president, who has made an en-
yiable record as an officer. has served
FOR the past two years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

MIiton Morrel has returned from a
Elslt 10 New Hampshire. where he has
been FOR the past three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-06

Miss George French entertained Sat
urday at an afternoon caro- marty Her
guests were Misses Clarence and Mar,
snoWdsE' Bessie Jones. Neil Janney,
meta Faulkner, Jessie Armstrong, Ma
ZION Bryant. D0rothea Qatewood Pc
beka and Mary Glenn Chier. Annia Nf,,r-
phy. Fannie Washington. Miss Matt
land, OF Fredericksburg. and Miss Hoge.
Of Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

elect its members. The censorate is
retained a terror to corrupt incom-
petent officials. The press is yet in
its infancy in China and is said to be
characterized by such venality ac-
cording to Mr.. Williams, as to make it
unwfse to give it a full measure of lib
erty.
Some obsolete institutions have been
abolished or Incorporated with other
boards; such are the court of sacri-
fetal worship" the court of imperial
entertainment" the court of state
ceremonial. all of whose functions
have been taken over by the board of
rites" and the court of the imperial
stud" which has been swallowed by
the board of army" Mr.. Williams
commissions are continuing their work
of reform and the report forming the
basis of the edict already is under
stood but is partial. The provincial
civil service is now receiving attention
and this is said to be a greater task
than that already completed.
In conclusion Mr.. Williams says:
ION the whole the edict must be re-
garded as marking one of the most
important epochs in the history of
China and while the sanguine will I'M
doubtedly be disappointed in the re-
suits, there seems no reason to doubt
that the desire of the throne and of
many patriotic officials for reform is
of Importance will follow. We hope
at least that the changes now being
inaugurated will prove to be but the
beginning of a movement that will
bring China into line with the most
progressive nations of the world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Rev. Percy C. Weber, who held a
mission in Grace cathedral last March,
has just closed a very successful mis-
sion al Sacramento. Cal. and will hold
further mission there after Easter.
Bishop Evans Tyree of the Tenth
Episcopal district of the A. M. E.
church will address the colored de-
partment of the Y. NJ c. A. Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Bishop Tyree
is enroute to the semiannual bishops
council.
An extraordinary example of mu-
nicipal activity at most inappro-
pirate time was evidenced between 1
and o'clock this afternoon. A gang
of men from the street cleaning de-
partment worked during that hour
with a big fire hose flushing Kansas
avenue at the intersection of Sixth
avenue. An unusual force of water
was at their disposal. At the time the
crossings at this point were in constant
use by pedestrians. The street clean
ers were anything but careful in the
way they handled the nozzle of the
hose. Water was spattered all over
the sidewalks on both sides of the
street and the dresses of many women
and the clothes of many men were be-
spattered with dirty water. A lawyer,
who was on hand, said that persons
whose clothes were ruined had good
cases against the city for damages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Q. HOPE JONES.
He Delivers a Lecture on Love and
Divorce.

Ladies and gentlemen of this enter
prising burgh of Sawmill City: 1t is
needless to say that it gives me pleas
ure to appear before you this evening
in the character of a lecturer, and al
though the receipts at the door figure
up less than forty cents. and dead
heads are still climbing in at the alley
window, 1 shall follow the usual pro-
gram to the end, the same as If had
mt got a walk of eleven miles before
me to reach the next town. You have
gathered here this evening to hear my
remarks on the subject of love and d.
vorce, and C. Hope Jones is man
who never dIsa pDointa an audience
I see among; this throng gray-haired
men and women of seventy, and l see
gigGling girls and callow youths of sew
enteen. My lecture may be compared
to a patent mOpstick-it fits all ages
and conditions. 1t Is just as appli-
ca BILE to king lolling on his golden
throne as to cross-eyed and one
legged man looking after frozen apples
in hitch.
First. let us ask each other what
love is? We all know in general way,
and yet it is hard to define. We may
call it a yearning-a hankering- AN
aching Whether the feeling first APP
pears in the heart or the stomach is a
disputed question, but in less than
week it is pretty certain to spread all
over the body. It makes the hair curl
ana the toes Crack 1t IIldhSS the COIn-
mon man want to jump into the mill
pond and make a hero of himself, and
it softens up an old sk1nfiint until he
will lend money at 10 per cent and
only ask for two indorsers.
A farmers hired man grubbing out
stumps and thinking only of the boiled
dinner that awaits him at noon is ac-
costed by a widow driving along the
highway. Up to that instant he has
never set eyes on her. He don't know
whether her name is Brown or White.
He doesn't know whether she has a
temper like a cat or an angel. He
looks up from his grubbing and falls
in love. He is hit with bullet.
A young man with a hearty appetite
and getting plenty of sleep and doing
no worrying on account of the female
sex attends a Thursday evening pray
er meeting at the request of his moth
er, enters the church serenely and
without a care on his mind. He is
thin king of the baseball game to be
played next day when he hears a sup
pressed giggle behind him. He turns
to observe two strange girls. His eye
passes over one of them. but dwells on
the other. She looks him in the eyes
for ten seconds and Cupid has got IN
his work They are in love with each
other. Less than year later they are
married
It is summers afternoon. There is
not a cloud in the sky, and the bees
buz lazily about and the lambkins call
to each other and the cows playfully
poke each other with their horns. An
old maid who has hated men all her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS.
President Roosevelt Calls Attention to
the Colorado River.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The president to-
| day sent to congress a message urging
| ing the situation caused by the break in
the Colorado river four miles below the
and which threatens the property inter
ests in the Imperial valley of California.
the situation and says that prompt ac-
ton must be taken, otherwise conditions
ticabIe of remedy Probably with an ex-
penditure of $2.OO0.OO0 he says. the river
can be restored to its former channel and
what sum, If any, should be paid to the
Southern Pacific. Railroad company for
work done since the break of November
is one future consideration.
The president says:
The reclamation service should be au-
thorized to take steps at once for the con-
struction of irrigation project, under
the terms of the reclamation act, for the
lands in the Imperial valley and in the
lower COLORADO River valley:
should acquire the rights of the California
Development company and its subsidiary
corporations in the United States and
shall protect the interests of the govern
ment and of the water users. The United
States should obtain by contract with
Mexico the RICH to carry water through
that country upon reasonable conditions"
Referring to the California Develop
ment company. the president says II be-
gan it's work by making representation to
possible settlers of the great benefits to
be derived by taxing. up this land. The
says. but in many cases it appears that
wilful Misrepresentation was made.
THE money thus obtained from set
tiers was not used in permanent develop
ment" the president says, but apparent
ly disappeared either in profits to the
principal promoters or in the numerous
subsidiary companies which to a certain
extent feed upon the parent company, or
served to obscure its superintendent as
a construction company. a company to
promote settlement, and a company to
handle securities of various other cor
porations."
Senator Flint talked with the president
and the secretary of state today regard
ing the matter and said that he would
shortly introduce bill to carry the pres
dents recommendations into effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
REFORM IN CHINA.
1t Is Having Hard Time to Displace
Old Customs.

Washington, Jan. ia compre-
hensive review of the remarkable
change that is taking place in China as
q result of the PRONUNCIATION of the re-
cent decree recognizing the Chinese
government is supplied to the state de-
partment by Edward T. Williams,
Chinese secretary to the American
legation at Pekin.
Reciting the orders for the forma-
ton of the two commissions which
were to deal with reform projects, Mr..
Williams says that for over a month
past these commissions have been
holding daily sessions wherein two
strong parties have been struggling
for leadership; one bent on securing a
liberal government on modern lines,
and the other determined that there
shall be no departure from the tradi-
tions of the fathers. AS far as it has
gone, their report is a compromise but
many valuable features are retained.
Particularly worthy of note is the
abolition of the scheme for a cabinet
and of the proposed construction of
the council of customs affairs with the
new board of finance, probably be-
cause of foreign opposition to further
interference with the customs admin
istration.s The edict itself hints at the
greatest difficulty which has been en-
countered in the reform movement.
namely, Worship of the past for
nowhere, says Mr.. Williams, does the
dead hand weigh more heavily upon
the living than in China, and the first
essential to success in any new move
ment is to prove either, that it is not
an innovation, or at least that it is not
hostile to the spirit of the fathers.
The chief feature in the edict is the
manifest endeavor to approach the
ideal of lone man, one office" Equally
important is the abolition of the use
less multiplication of offices and with
the exception of the board of foreign
relations, whose composition cannot
be changed without the permission of
the powers, there will henceforth be
only one head to each of the govern
ing boards. Some of the old designa-
lions are quite obsolete and the titles
have been modernized. The board of
punishments was never fully describ-
ed in the title which will now be called
the board of law, corresponding with
our department of justice. The new
department called the board of posts
and communications is said to be
in line with the most advanced west
ern nations policies.
While the time Is not ripe for the
establishment of a parliament, a par
tial substitute is afforded by the APP
pointment of a council ito assist in
government" which is to become the
mouthpiece of the people, though
they are not permitted to nominate or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
NEW STATE OFFICERS.
Reception Monday Evening Will Be
Open to the Public.

The plan for the inaugural recep-
! ton Monday evening has been agreed
upon by the committee in charge and
| is as follows:
First, the reception will be open to
the general public and no further in
vitation viii be issued.
The following will be the order in
which the reception line will be
formed:
Governor and Mrs. Hoch, attended
by S. c. drummer.
Judge and Mrs. Johnston, attended
by Judge Green.
Judge and Mrs. Burch, attended by
Judge Mason.
Judge and Mrs Porter, attended by
Judge Clark A. Smith.
Judge and Mrs. Graves, attended by
Judge w. R. Smith.
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Fitz-
gerald, attended by D. ]. Hanna.
Secretary and Mrs. Denton, attend
ed by J. r. BurrOw.
Auditor and Mrs. Nation, attended
by Seth Wells.
Treasurer and Mrs. Tulley. attended
by T. T. Kelly.
Attorney General and Mrs Jack
son. attended by C. c. Coleman.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
and Mrs. Fairchild, attended by I. L.
Dayhoff.
Superintendent of Insurance and
Railroad Commissioner and Mrs.
Kanaval, attended by J. w. Robinson.
Railroad Commissioner and Mrs.
Ryker. attended by A. D. Walker.
Railroad Commissioner and Mrs.
Ryan, attended by G. w. VIII eatley.
State Printer and Mrs. McNeal, at
tended by. w. Y. Morgan.
The members of the senate and house of
representatives who are accompanied by
their wives are requested to act as re-
ception committee in each of the legisla-
tive halls.
The entrance for the general public will
be the east stairway in the north wing
which leads to the receiving line the
second floor, and after passing which
they will be welcomed in the senate and
house of representatives by the mem
bers. In addition all the state depart
ments will be open to the public and in
those departments will be found state
officials and their assistants who will
also act reception committees.
1t is the plan of the committees in
charge of this inaugural reception that
visitors may meet the state officers and
their wives, the members of the legisla-
ture, the assistants in the various de-
partments and at the same time be per-
mitted to visit and insoect all of the de-
partments which contribute toward the
conduct of the state government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

''You say you would not think of
touching a penny that did not belong
to your said the magnate's question:
ing friend. Certainly not" answered
Mr.. Dustin Stax. You see, I've got
the business of the country so sys-
tematized that every penny 1 touch
legally belongs to me."-Washington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Conricte.I AFT Rriherr.

Pittsburg. Jan. 12.-Wm. A. Martin, a
member of common council of this city,
found guilty today of soliciting a
bride in connection with a proposed fran
chise granting the Pittsburg and Tube
City Railroad company an entrance to
Pittsburg Martin was recommended to
the extreme mercy OF the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Presidential Appointments.

Washington. Jan. 12.-The president to-
DAY sent to the senate the following NOM
nations: Assistant secretary of the treas
ury, Arthur F. Slater, Washington; reg
lister of land office at Pueblo. Colorado,
Samuel A Abbey: receiver of public
moneys at Pueblo. Colorado, John j.
Lambert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Rockefeller Gives Two Millions.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 1.-THE Even
ing Post says that John D. RockefeI-
Ter has added two millions to the en-
dowment fund OF the university at
Louisville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Washington, Jan. 12.-Philip B.
Stewart of Colorado Springs, Col. has
notified the president that his business
engagements are such that he will not
be able to accept the position of COM
missioner of the general land office to
be made vacant by the retirement of
Commissioner Richards on March 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Root VIII Go to Canada

Washington, Jan. 12.-Secretary
Root announced today that he will
leave Washington, January, IA, ac-
companied by Mrs Root for Ottawa,
Canada, where he will be the guest of
Earl Grey, governor general of Can
ada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Ban PLAYER Gilbert'a Job.

New York. Jan. 12.-Wm. Gilbert.
who last season played second base for
the New York national league base
ball team, will pay with the Newark
team in the eastern league this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Jan. 12-The statement Of
the clearing house banks for the week
shows that the banks hold IS, SAC, 700 more
than the legal board reserve require
m ents This is an increase of IS, 49,, SIS as
compared with last week. The statement
follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

John B. Jones died of consumption at
his home, 1877 Jackson street, yesterday
at p. M, at the age of A. The fun
eral will be held at the house Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock and the burial will
follow in Topeka cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gish, wife of
John c. Gish, died at the residence, 1901
West street this morning at o'clock.
Death was caused by consumption. The
funeral will be held from the residence
Sunday at 8 p. m. Interment will fol-
low in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12
Harrr Tha,v Is Ill

New York, Jan. 12.-Harry X Thaw
who is soon to be placed on trial for the
murder OF Stanford White, is Ill with ton
silitis IN his cell. His condition is not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-12

Mr. Joseph Aigner, who died in Wash
ington, will be bought here tomorrow,
the funeral will be held at st. Joseph
Catholic church at o'clock Monday
morning. Rev. Father Henry will Off
ciate The deceased leaves a wife, two
sons and three daughters
New-York tribune., 1907-12-07
CHICAGO NOW IN LEAD.
Kansas City Contention Boomers
Probably Defeated by Blunder.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington Dec 6-The next Republican
national convention will be held in Chicago,
cording TO the expectation Of majority of the
members of the national committee this even
ing although. Of course, no definite decision
can be reached until the vote is taken to-Inor-
row. Kansas City stock has been steadily de-
cIining all day. and this evening of the
delegates from that city say that unless there
is interference from the White House Chicago
Will carry off the prize. AS there is certain to
be no interference from the White House, this
amounts TO confession of defeat
The Kansas City boomers made the mistake
of attempting 10 inject politics into the choice
of the convention city. They went about yes
terdav declaring that the selection of Chicago
was being promoted by the anti-Taft commit
,ean,en and that the friends OF Mr.. Taft must
unite in favor of Kansas City They also in
tirnated that this the choice of the White
House Inquiries by committeeman at the Taft
headquarters and at the White House were met
nv assertions that II was matter of the utmost
Indifference to the friends Of Mr. Taft where the
convention was held and by the suggestion that
.ta committee ought to choose the city which
,race,ted the greatest advantages of comfort,
accessibility. etc
Mos. OF the Eastern men preferred Chicago
becauss of its hotel accommodations, its CEN
trail location and it's railroad facilities. But
chicago had failed TO send a delegation 10
ryyashington while Kansas City had delega-
tion OF wild and enthusiastic Westerners on
the ground. At the eleventh hour. however,
Representative Frank o. Lo"den put his shoui-
der to the wheel and obtained entirely salts
f.ctorv guarantee Of the expenses of the SUBJ
committee as well as of the convention itself.
In the opinion of some Of the most Influential
members of the national committee that settles
| it. although it is acknowledged that Kansas
| City possibly has some card to play which may
change the result
New-York tribune., 1907-12-07
PRESIDENT MISQUOTED.
Has Made No Neso .Antl-Ihard-
Term Statement.
rFrorn The Tribune Bureau-l

washington. Dec 6.-Samuel Watts a banker
of I,evistown Penn, eighty-six years oiu' cS'iieu
o., the President to-day and urged MN 10 I'd"
again Mr.. Watts assured the Fresloei4t 'N1'
mad watched his career with the greatest ao-
-,,irs+ion for many years, and told him that the
neople of Pennsylvania were resolved to place
him in the White House again "he'iier He
wanted TO accept or not
Il TOLD the President" said MI. watts ina ina
he was the friend of the rich ana poor aiile'
and that the people of Pennsylvania ana lhe
.--.-;oa,, ,eo,le at large were resolved to keep
,bat kind of a combination in office. The Presi-
dent said he was very grateful for the gooo
wishes of his countrylnen. but added cannot
serve beyond my present term
Later In the day Secretary Loeb authorl]eu
the statement that MIR. Watts had not quoted
the President correctly. If the President mas
any statement to make regarding the third term
or any other question Of Importance, the seer
tary said he viii make the statement himself