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The Washington times., 1907-02-24

PROVED SUCCESS

PARIS. Feb. BIN fun view Of a
number OF experts. n photograph OF
President FaIIeres was dispatched from
here 70 Lyons and back-a distance Of
$40 miles-the other day by telepho-
Biography.
The occasion was a lecture given by
Prof. hOrn, Of Munich. the inventor Of
telephotography, or the method Of send
ing photographs by wire. This method
which will undoubtedly gain for the pro-
fessor the undying hatred Of the Grim
inel fraternity. is destined 10 revoIu-
tionize illustrated journalism.
In the course Of his remarks the pro
fessor said that the method Of trans
hitting photographs by biography was
as yet in its infancy but still, in spite
OF this 1T had now reached a practical
stage and he did not see why il should
not be adopted by enterprising news
papers
He went on 10 say that the distance
which the picture Of President FaIIieres
had Just travelled did not represent any
thing like the limit Of his invention. An
extra few hundred miles would make no
difference at all, and he confidently
expected TO see the time when the old
world would be able TO keep in even
closer touch with the new, when pic
lures sent from America would reach
here as quickly as a message by wire
less telegraphy.
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REGULAR MEETING HELD
BY BOW KNOT AUXILIARY

On Wednesday evening the Ladies'
Bow Knot Auxiliary of Capitol Circle.
No. 3l5, 2. II. c.. held a meeting at
the home of Mrs. William NaIley,
iiS p street northwest. where the ladies'
were given a banquet by the past presi-
dent Of Capitol Circle. No. 3l5. Edward
Cook, the dining room being decorated
with flags and palms and the table with
cut flowers and ferns. Mrs. Thomas
Esperon presided at the punch bow.
Edward Cook was POSTMASTER. and
toasts We're given by Mr.. Esperon, Mr..
Grant. and Mr.. Cook. after which the
ladies and their friends adjourned to
the parlor to enjoy recitauons by Miss
Florence Callahan. Thomas Esperon and
W. II. Abbott. Dancing was enjoyed
until a late hour Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. William Nalley, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas EsperOn, Mr.. and Mrs
W. II. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. A. O. Z.
Grant. Mr.. and Mrs Fred Kircher. Mr..
and Mrs. Howlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Peterson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Russell, Mrs.
Leaderer, Mrs. Crawford. Miss Lottie
Wakefield. Miss Florence Callahan, Miss
Emma Leaderer. Miss White. Miss Ruth
Abbott, Edward Cook. Edward Wilson.
William Hope, Edgar Smith, George How
lin. The next meeting will be held on
March % AZ the home of Miss Emma
IeadcreT.
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Lecture at Carroll Institute.

Carroll Institute held its monthly So
cial session 'ast Thursday evening IN
the library HAN Of that institute. There
was a large attendance Of members.
The Rev. DR.. W. ]. Kirby, professor Of
experimental psychology a. the Catholic
University of America. delivered an able
address on Aims in Life" There was
vocal and instrumental music by several
members. which formed a pleasing part
Of the program. DIR. Kirby's address
was a scholarly effort.
The board Of directors Of the institute
are contemplating bringing a lecturer 10
Washington OF national reputation in
the near future. with a view OF raising
funds 10 assist the institute in its heavy
financial obligations. Several names
have been suggested 10 the board Of di-
rectcrs, among whom are Archbishop
Glennon, Of St Louis; William Jennings
Bryan. Archbishop ireland. Of st. Paul;
the Rev. D ]. Stafford. D. D. and Gov
ernor Higgins, Of Rhode Island.
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9laNW-AMERNGMN
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CAFHOILC}f SOCIETIES

President Flynn, OF the Gaelic School
of Washington reports very satisfactory
progress in his society for the study and
preservation of the Gaelic language.
Glasses are conducted on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings of each week In the
lower hall Of Carroll Institute. and the
attendance. especially on Tuesday even
ings, is usually large and representative
Special exercises will take place in
honor of Ireland's national holiday on
Tuesday evening, March 10, when ad-
dresses will be made I'm Gaelic and Eng
lish. and appropriate musical and lit
erary exercises viii be on the program.
President Flynn will have a confer
ence today with the Rev Patrick J.
Quill. S. j.. of Georgetown University.
with a view of establishing a branch OF
the Gaelic School in Georgetown. where
many fluent speakers OF the old tongue
now reside.
The competition among the scholars at
the Gaelic school for valuable prizes.
now being manufactured in ireland. is
creating a lively interest The final ex-
aminations will take place in June. and
Prof. Dunn. Of the Gaelic chair of the
Catholic University, will make the
awards
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AMERICAN PEN WOMEN MEET
IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

A meeting Of the League of American
Pen Women was held on Monday even
ing last, in the study room of the Public
Library. Mrs. Virginia King Frye, the
president, presiding.
The subjects of reviewing. placing OF
manuscripts. and a lecture course were
considered, and a reading given by Miss
White from one Of the library periodi-
calls. Mrs. Juliette NJ. Rabbit read a
characteristic letter from Meg Mrs
Mary Temple Jamieson), of the Pitts
burg Dispatch. which was received with
pleasure. Mrs. Withee read extracts
from several Boston papers commend
ing the work of Mrs. Marian Long
fellow O'Donoghue in the literary and
lecture field in that city.
The league was increased in numbers
by the addition OF four new members,
as follows: Mrs. Alice 2. Whitaker,
president of the Boston Press Club and
editor Of the ". B. Guild Syndicate
Boston, Mass; Mrs. Garnet Noel Wiley
of Tennessee. a writer of prose and
verse; Miss Jean S. Edmunds. OF
Rochester, y. Y, whose articles on
nursing of the sick have gained dis
unction, and Mrs. Blanche Tyler Bcaton.
OF Washington, D. G, a writer of
specials on the Evening Star.
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GREAT MEN VICTIMS
OF MORPHINE HABIT

PARIS. Feb. 22.-The ravages Of the
morphia habit are described IN fascin-
ating newspaper article by the noted
writer. Laurent TaiIhade.
He declares that the habit has in
creased alarminEly in France and other
European countries. and that extraor-
6inary orgies take place as a result Of
its indulgence.
Quoting some bad cases of morphia-
mania, NJ Tailhade says tiIat the son Of
a banker who was a victim has died in
wretched lodging after eight days OF
uninterrupted morphinizatiOn- He had
sQUandered twenty fortunes
More politicians are mOrphia-maniacs
than poets, says the writer. General
BOulanger was seen 10 inject morphine
at a crisis in his career. Bismarck al
ways made an injection before speak
ing in the Reichstag. Guy de Maupas-
SAINT was a victim 10 morphia. as well as
&c ether and cocaine. Another morphia-
maniac was Alphonse Daudet, the nov
elist
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UNITY CLUB ENTERTAINS
WITH PLEASING PROGRAM

The regular meeting Of the Unity Club
was held on Thursday evening, at the
w. c. T. u. assembly rooms. 522 Sixth
street. L. II. Patterson, vice president.
presiding, in the illness of President
Holden. After reading of minutes by T.
NJ. Sullivan. Recording Secretary r.
jackson Seay voiced the thanks of the
Industrial Educational League of the
South for the hearty aid rendered by
the Unity Club in the recent benefit
lecture by Mrs. L. J. Young Withee. at
Carroll Institute Hall
The paper Of the evening was con-
tributed by Capt Henry A Castle. of
st. Paul. Mimi, Curious and Humorous
Postal Episodes"
The miscellaneous program was
opened by vocal solo by T. Jackson
Seay, accompanied by Miss Gertrude
Seay; in response to an encore he rend-
cred another pleasing number. Mrs d.
5. Corser, Of the Washington College Of
Music. rendered willamette" accom-
panied by Mrs Zula F. Pense.
Petite Marguerite Meyer, Of River
dale, entertained with dance and song.
Just Because 1 Love YOU" and Camp
Meeting Times as an encore. Mrs. ZuIa
r Pense accompanying her.
NJ. +. O'DonOghues Paul Revere's
Ride and Caesar Crossing the Rubi-
con- were in the dramatic style of this
elocutionist. Miss Bessie E Dunn re-
cited Mothers Fool' with apprecia-
ton; encored. she gave. by request
THE Bobolink," and "1f 1 Should Die
Tonight"
Fred i. Barbour gave a recitation.
Accidents and for an encore, Isaac
Walton's Prayer" s. x. Hail contribut-
ed What Happened in Capt. Jack
Crawford's Camp"
The thanks of the audience were ex-
tended by rising vote to Mrs l. ]. Y.
Withee. who had prepared the program.
and to the participants who had con-
tributed by their talents IN making the
evening a success.
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kits ARE COMING,
GOOD-BY SILK HAT
London Smiles on "Hoot
Mon" Dress and 1t May
Become the Win
ter Dress.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The kilt as ordi-
nary winter wear for city men is being
advocate on the ground Of health and
picturesqUeness. 1t is considered that
the Highland dress may soon become
popular when once Englishmen realize
its great advantages over trousers. A
well-known physician says that the kilt
is much warmer than the ordinary over
coat. because il is folded 50 often across
the lOins shat it is as thick as a car
pet. thus protecting the wearer in the
most vulnerable part
-ScOtsmcn." he says. ARE stronger
and healthier than Englishmen, and
attribute this more TO the warmth
Of the Kilt than 20 the bracing
northern air Contrary to the general
belief, wearers OF the kilt do not have
cold legs. and the sinews are braced BY
the exposure Of the knees"
If LOn6oners began tC wear kits.
says a tailoring expert. the change
would have its advantages for the OBJ
noXiOus silk bat would become an i'm
possibility. A golf cap made OF The
same material as the kill would prob
ably be the most popular headgear-
''The kilt. which could be Of practi-
cally any tartan, is about nine yards IN
width, and is gathered Up in pleats
by a leather belt. kits are more ex-
pensive than an ordinary suit. because
OF the quantity OF material required;
but. on the other hand. obey wear much
longer. and are not apt 10 look shabby
or ont Of shape"
There are now a few men who are
seen wearing the kilt. in London, be
sides soldiers in Highland regiments.
and they never wear OvercOats in the
coolest weather.
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CLUB GOSSIP
MICHIGAN SOCIAL CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET

The Michigan Social Club held its
annual banquet at the Y. NJ c. a.
Thursday evening. about one hundred
members and invited guests being pres
ent. The tables We're tastefully decorated
with red and white carnations and
tiny red hatchets. as favors, attached 20
the place-cards, as well as large flags
draped at either end Of the room. An
orchestra rendered pleasing musical Sc
lections while the banquet was being
served. President Weldon made an ad-
dress of welcome, introducing Jason
Waterman as POSTMASTER of the even
ing. Speeches were made by Hon. G.
G Gilhams, OF Indiana. and Hon Ger
rit DielSema of Michigan. and proceed
ings were CnliveneG by a spirited and
friendly debate as to the respective
merits of their States Other speakers
were: d. \. Edwards, vice president Of
the club; J. A. Nichol, and Leslie Har-
wood. DR.. Couden. of the House of
Representatives, also addressed the club.
and told some OF his inimitable stories.
All were unanimous I'm declaring the
banquet enc of the most successful in
the history Of the club.
Among those present were: Hon. Ger
rit Diekema and Mrs. Diekema Hon.
c &. Gilhams and Mrs. Gilhams. Or.
and Mrs. II. n. CoUden, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Weldon, Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Wat
erman, Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Eldredge
Captain and Mrs J. g. Wheeler, DR.
and Mrs. Sherman, Mr.. and Mrs J. :.
Lacey, NJ and Mrs. Clarence Lewis. Z
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F. Smith. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur G. Dunn, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Nichol. Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Seeley, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen l.. Newn-
ham, Mr.. ard Mrs. w r. ChapQeu. DR..
and Mrs. Wasburn. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Bisbee. Nh and Mrs Burridge Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie NJ. Harwood. Hon.
y. a. Harlan ana Mrs. Harlan, Mr. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Wolcott. Mir. and Mrs. Frank
w. Delzell Mr. and Mrs. T. s. Harvey,
Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Hicks. Mrs. Ann z.
Gridley, Ms. Estelle BrOckway, Mrs.
Agnew. Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Jordan.
Misses Berda Wilson, Helen Eldredge,
Mabel BisbCc, Alice Davies Dena Ran
sen, Abbie F. HiH. r. O. Sweet. Miss
McAHSter. Miss Gridley. Miss Grandy.
and Miss Radz; Messrs- Verne Lacey.
A. A. Maxim, L. Z. Gridley, w J.
Lewis. Chas. II. T. Townsend, VIM. J.
Ransdeu. Perrin Wilson, J. II. Yule.
/. If. Wilcox. William Agnew r. j.
Brookings Allan NJ. Russell. Dr. eraser,
and Mr.. Gleason.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
COUNCIL MEETING
OF CATHOLIC KNIGHTS

At a meeting Of the State Council.
Catholic Knights of America. recently
held at Carroll Institute. the following
officers were elected to serve during the
ensuing term: The Rev. D. J. Stafford.
ID. d, spiritual director; Edward J..
Hannah. president; NJ. A. Mess. vice
president; John y. Madigan. secretary,
and Edward Voigt, treasurer. John A.
Madigan was elected supreme represen-
tGtive and NJ. A. Mess. alternate, to rep
resent the District OF Columbia in the
convention of the order, TO be held at
Cincinnati in May next.
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Councils to Unite for Charity.

Carroll Council. Of the Knights OF Co
lumbus. at their meeting last Tuesday
evening, unanimously agreed TO coop
crate with the other councils in com
Lined celebration once each year in aid
OF tho Catholic charitable Institutions
Of the city. IL is expected that the eff
forts OF the Knights Of the city viii take
the form of a grand ball. 70 be given
probably on Easter Monday night.
II is said that the next quarterly meet
ing OF the Knights Of Columbus will
be In the nature Of a reception 10 the
Catholic clergy Of the city, and that
every member OF the clergy will receive
an invitation TO be present
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lombard ENGINEER
WITH POWER SHELLS

BRUSSELS. Feb. 23.-Just how it
feels to be inside a fort bOmbarded with
dynamite shells is described by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Vandamme. OF the Belgian
engineers. who has tried it by way Of
experiment
The colonel volunteered TO remain in
side one Of the bOmb-prooa cupolas at
the Brasschalte fort while It was being
tested Having stuffed his ears with
wadding. he waited inside the fort
while dynamite and other shells Of ter
rifle power wer bursting over it.
After the bOmbardment the Colonel
was none the worse, although several
shells had burst over the very center
OF the cupOla- He said that he had
merely felt a couple Of slight shocks at
each explosion. and that there was
nothing in the conclusion that would
harm anyone.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
NEW NAVAL LEAGUE
TO AID THE SEAMEN

The Navy League is a society recently
organized for the purpose of arousing
a more general interest in the life Of
the sailor at sea. as well as 10 create a
widespread comprehension as to the
work and conditions of our navy. The
organization. under the personal coop
Grafton of leading naval residents. held
its first meeting on Friday night in the
Shoreham Hotel, when among recon-
mendations preferred was a suggestion
for the introduction of reading and rec
reation rooms on board ship for the ex-
elusive use of sailors. The motion met
with general approval, and a committee
was appointed to present it to Congress.
The gathering was large and represen-
tative and many plans were formulated
with the view of arousing public interest
in laval matters, both professionally
and socially.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
ENGLAND APPLAUDS
YANKEE AUTHORIZES

LONDON. Feb. 23-An American
woman has made one Of the successes
OF the London theatrical season under
veil Of anonymity Il has only just
been revealed that the John Alexan-
der" whose name IS printed on the pro-
gram at the Apollo Theater as the
author Of The Stronger Sex IS really
Mrs T p O'COnnOr. a daughter Of
Uncle Sam.
Mrs OConnor is a gifted and charm
ing woman, and is president Of the So
ciety Of Woman Journalists UnfoTtu-
nately. she is not able TO receive con-
gratUlatiOns on her theatrical success.
as she is seriously III with ing trouble.
and living at the seashore-
Her husband is the weIl-kuCwn mem
Der Of parliament. journalist. and author
''Tay Pay who IS well known, also,
in America
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
MONTHLY MEETING HELD
BY BL0OMINGDALE CLUB

The BloominEdale Club held its
monthly business meeting and social
at the residence of Lee T. Turner, Al
Q street northwest. Two new members
We're admitted, Vivian Eichelberger
and Eugene Edwards. The club
decided TO meet at the residence OF
Edgar r. Baker. IS r street northwest,
Wednesday night. Refreshments were
served
Those present were William Hammett
Harry Nichols, Nathaniel Worley.
Charles and Raymond Tompkins. Harry
Buckley, Paul Leland. Robert Mills.
Arthur Redfeld. Charles Busey. Will
lam COrnwen, Charles Holland. Barnie
Menefee, Edward Kemper, TarIeton
Bean. William Conboye. Thomas White
Rhesa Norris, Fred Tew, Gerhard Cor
rigan, Arthur Brkle.
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be for the purpose Of getting an ex-
preston Of opinion from representa-
uves Of the various Irish-American or
CARNATIONS as TO the character Of the
monument to be erected.
After March 4 the personnel OF the
commission will be changed, as Con-
gresham McCleary retires TO private
life, and Senator Wetmore OF Rhode
Island is expected TO do likewise. Sec
retaries Taft and MetcaIf are deter
mined, however, that the work Of the
monument shall not be delayed. and
during the summer recess Of Congress
many details will be attended TO which
Will facilitate the work Of the commits
sion In the speedy erection Of the mon
ument.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
CAPITAL CIRCLE, P. H. c.,
HOLDS MASKED BALL

Thursday Evening Capitol Circle No.
3l5, p. II. c, held a masked ball at
Northeast Temple. OF the many fancy
costumes and characters represented the
judges awarded the ladies first prize. a
diamond-set sold locket. to Miss Flor
enCc b. Callahan. who impersonated the
Cowboy Girl The gentlemans first
prize for artistic costume. a pair of
gold cuff links, awarded to William
Moffat, Cowboy" The prizes for the
comic costume and character awarded
70 w. II. Abbott, Teddy Bear" and
Mrs. Altemus. a typical black NANNY,
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
POTOMAC LITERARY CLUB
HOLDS REGULAR MEETING

The Potomac Literary Club held its
February meeting Tuesday evening at
80 Sixth street northwest The Rev.
Z. c. Powers gave a short talk on Paul
Lawrence Dunbar. and read several Sc
lections from his poems Remarks were
made by Silas Boyce. George Lawrence
5. X. Hall. and r. W. Weaver, after
which the following program was rem
dered:
,RichardsOn; dance and solo. Miss I.eona
Callan; recitation Col. T.. b. Thomp-
son; quartet, Robin Adaire.' Misses
Sarah and irene Richardson. Edna Tay-
Tor, and Minnie Ellenbrook. accompanied
by Miss NaOnie Richardson: recitation.
Prof. II. c. Kirk; bass solo. G. +. John
son; solo, Miss Ellenbrook; duet Annie
Laurie Misses Ellenbrook and TAYLOR
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NORTHERN CLUB DANCE
FIFTH OF THE SEASON

The fifth dance OF the season given by
the Northern Club was held Friday
evening In the Fythian Temple. The
hall was tlstefully decorated with palms
and nags, and the favOrs were particu-
larry attractive nd pproprite for a
George Washington birthday celebration.
The invitations were limited to forty
i've couples.
supper was served ut small tables in
the banquet hall downstairs
The officers Of the club arc: Prcsi-
dent, /. G. Barber; vice president. r. F.
Landlord; secretary, Edward Hitler;
Treasurer, w. q. JOscnhanS.
Board Of directors: W. G. Wood
chairman; o. ShelhOn. II. Rigby, T.
Hodgson. J. +. Dougherty, J. c. St
John. and w. a. Harrison.
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EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB
HOLDS TUESDAY MEETING

sf The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Emily Ide
Muller. 1867 B street southeast. In the
absence Of the president, Mrs. W T
Webb presided.
paper on EARLY American Litera-
ture.' was given by Mrs. ArabeIla Alex
ander. The paper gave a critical and
exhaustive review Of American litera-
ture from the very earliest colonial
days to the close of the eighteenth cen
fury.
brief talk was given by Miss A. NJ
Chamberlain upon several points made
by the eSsayist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Muller having lately
taken possession OF their new home. the
occasion was something of a house
warming"
At the close Of the literary program
the hostess invited the club members
and friends into the dining room. where
dainty luncheon was served.
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STATUE TO HONOR
FINDER OF RADIUN

PARIS, Feb. 25.-The late NJ. Pierre
Curie, the discoverer of radium. who
met his death in so tragic a manner
here last year. is TO have a statue erect
ed in his memory.
a sum Of money has been made avail
able for this purpose by the Paris mu-
nicipal council. and the statue is to be
placed in the Municipal School Of
Physics and Chemistry
Il was in this school that the profess
sor taught for so long. and whose stu
dents still mourn the loss Of their IA
vorite teacher.
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Chief Ruler Robinson presided. Under
good OF the order High Corresponding
Secretary John c Moore. T. w. New
man, and w. ". Burlew made remarks.
The committee on entertainment re-
ported that the other tents OF the order
were responding nobly to their appeals
for assistance and that an overflow
house was certain March s.
Fidelity Tent, No. 1921, met at the resi-
dence Of w. c. Van Matre. Monday
evening. Two candidates were Initiated.
Remarks were made under good Of the
order by Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson and
W c. Van Matre
Eagle Tent. No. .. initiated Represen-
tative Weber Of Ohio Thursday even
ing. He was given quite an ovation
under good OF the order. Remarks were
made by Mr.. Weber, John r. Mahoney,
}. c. Eller, ]. W Jackson, Mr. Bean.
Charles Williams. Charles o. Cook. and
J. II. Bartlett. Of Perseverance Tent, Of
Alexandria, Va
Golden Rule Tent. No 1854. had one
initiation Monday evening. Interesting
remarks were made under good OF the
order by DR. w :. Barnes, after which
a social hour followed.
John B. Henderson Tent. No. 1853. met
Thursday evening with Chief Ruler W.
II. Gray presiding. The committee on
the tents second anniversary reported
that arrangements were rapidly being
perfected for a reunion Of the member
ship and that the time fixed was April
l. Under good OF the order remarks
were made by y. Elwyn Vowles. chair
man; S. d. Tennyson. J. II. Bartlett.
James Malone. and James r. Rolf. Of
Harmony Tent, No. 1920; High Core
spending Secretary Moore, Of Advance
Tent, No. 1869; 8. S. HessIer, jr. Harry
Ripple, w \. Ridgley, jr., Clarence
Hunnicutt. a. 5. Woodland, J. II.
Bunch, and w H. Gray
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MRS. ALICE A. LITHGOw,
Chief Ruler Eastern Tent, No. IS
Order Of Rechabites.

Of Harmony Tent. No. 1920 and is con-
sidered one OF the working young men
OF the order. His tent has increased
eighteen in membership since January I.
and not content with that he has been
commissioned by the high chief ruler to
institute a tent at Terra Gotta at an
early date. Mr.. Tennyson was a dele
gate 10 the high tent which met In
GAINESVILLE last fall, and the officers OF
the high tent consider him one of the
most enthusiastic members Of the or
ganizatiOn.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
ALCOHOLISM IN THE ARMY.

The annual report OF the surgeon gen
eral of the Uaited States army contains
a table showing the death rate in the va
rious armies, with a view 10 compari-
son. Under the head Of acute alco-
holism' the United States army has first
place, with 2s-S9 in every 1000 admitted
10 medical treatment. In the German
army the rate is only .99, or more than
so times less than in our army" IN
the French army the cases Of acute
alcoholism to the loo are given as Is
in the Dutch "a, and in the British 81.