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The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Phillips entertained
a party at dinner last evening at The
Alibi Club Mr. ana Mrs. Nathaniel
Francis. hIr. and Mrs. Walter Wilcox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Haguer. Nr- and
Mrs. Arthur Lee, MIR. and Mrs Jordan.
Mir. and Mrs. Gaines, DT. and Mrs.
James u. Mitchell. Dr. and Mrs Petus.
Mrs Fremont. Mrs. McCalIum, Miss
Cockrell. Mr.. YOacham. Major Cosby.
and MI Flood
Mr. and Mrs Larz Anderson were
dinner hosts last evening in honor of
Sir John and Lady Harrington. who
are VISITING Lady Harringtons moth
er, Mrs. James Mcmillan.
The Vice President and Mrs. Fair
baaks gave "a dinner last evening com
pllmentary 60 the Vice President-elect
and Mrs. sherman.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Baroness HengcImuller, wife or the
AustrO- Hungarian ambassador. viii act
as hostess for the Bachelors tonight at
their second COJilli0n OF the season at
the New Willard, Gist Blair. president
of the organization. viii introduce the
guests and the COtilIOu. VIII be danced
at }0.3) o'clock
The Earl and Lady GTauard. who are
visiting Representative and Mrs Long
worth. will be among the ont of town
C-.tiageut dancing. Others from out
CT town present will bc Mrs Frederick
Vanderbilt and Miss Martha MCCOok, Of
New York. who are spending "a few
days I'm Washington at the New VIII
lard, and Miss Elizabeth AIcCawley, Of
philadelphia. WHO IS visiting Col and
Mrs. Charles L. MCCawley.
The color scheme OF the fdyOTs and
decorations viii be yellow as is custom
airy at the second of this series of
dances The Marine Band will furnish
lue music for the dancing and "a seated
slipper will be served AT midnight
Mrs. MyrOu NJ Parker entertained at
luncheon t0day.iu her home on Vermont
avenue in buuuT of Mrs A Bennett
Gates, formerly Miss Lena Hemeuway
whose marriage took place al the New
Willard recently.
Mrs. John r. Mclean was hostess at
a large reception yesterday afternoon al
her tOUrg house on / street.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Mrs owen, wife Of Senator Owen Of
Oklahoma, will receive tomorrow after
noon from 4 to O'Clock at the Shore
ham Hotel.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

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The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Schlev were
hosts a. dinner last evening. entertain
ing I'm honor of the Secretary of War
and Mrs. Wright
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany Dyer enter
tanned q party at dinner last evening.
In their home. ON Massachusetts ave
nue. taking their guests iatc- In ghc
evening To the BelsscO Theatre. where
they occupied a box.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Mrs John r. Mclean was hostess at
"a large reception yesterday afternoon at
her town house on ] street.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Miss Glance Gunst, who is the guest
of her brother Sidney GJnst, 1543 II
street. will be at home informally this
evening after o'clock.
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

Mrs. =. Sewau CisseI and Miss ElOise
CigseI will receive Thursdays, February
4 and H. at 1645 ThiTty-frst street.
Mrs Charles W. Russell and Miss
prseaU will receive tomorrow after
The Washington times., 1909-01-27

The Hon. Maud PaunaeI0te, who has
been the guest OF Mrs. J. Donald Cam
erou for the last few weeks, is now the
guest of Mrs. Richard Townsend.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Temperance and Business.

The wholesale dry goods stores OF New
York City are adopting dryer methods Of
doins business. Formerly the crack
OF the large houses were al
lowed to draw considerable sums. TO be
used for Entertainment" which consisted
of buying many drinks along the Great
White Way" and attending theaters.
Moreover, some Of the entertaining was
OF nature not 10 be specified in formal
bills OF expense. The change is not IN
welcome TO buyers who have sense Of
self-respect that shrinks from mourning
social obligations or personal entangle-
ments between pleasure and business.
Employers have learned also that It IS
injurious TO themselves and TO their en-
ployes to encourage the practice Of drink
Ing Entertainment OF that nature must
ultimately tend to defeat its own purpose
This is but another indication Of the
radical and immense reform IN the use
or abuse of intoxicants that has made
cumulative progress within the span OF a
generation in business life in all the pro-
fessions. and perhaps most notably IN the
ways Of public men. The time has passed
when an American audience viii tolerate
the appearance OF a drunken statesman
IN the platform. sodden lawyer plead
ing at the bar OF justice would be likely
to lose both his case and his client, and
perhaps invite reprimand, or more severe
punishment. from the bench. The bibu-
lous physician has become a rarity. in
deed. for neither young nor adult patients
care to risk their lives TO medical judg-
ment that may be led by alcohol into
error in diagnosis or prescription. These
results have come from the education OF
public opinion and Of serious thought
which In turn is continually devising new
methods for either the prohibition OF
the intelligent regulation and restraint OF
the liquor traffic The bibulous buyer. as
well as the hilarious drummer. are logic
ally and benefcently eliminated from the
stress OF modern business competition.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
The Spirit of ST. Francis.

The celebration Of the patronal feast
Of the Franciscan order. which was OBJ
served recently by all the spiritual chill
dren Of the famous poor man OF Assist. &"
brings home 20 each Of US the lessons
which the gentle st. Francis preached
with such winning power against the
social excuses OF his age.
Born in LISP. the scion OF a noble and
wealthy family, the youthful Francis
gave little promise that ne would ever
fulfill the pax ct bonum" aUgury OF his
birth. A war between the inhabitants Of
Assist and Perugia brought TO Francis
his first knowledge Of suffering. A SINH
lar expedition Invested him Of his rich
garments and filed his generous soul
with the heaven-sent purpose Of becom-
ing poor for the sake Of Christ This
resolution was final so. casting his man
tie Of woven gold before the feet OF the
Bishop Of Assist. ne begged from q poor
laborer a torn tunic and went into the
streets 10 follow the footsteps o. the
Lady Poverty.
Lepers crowded about him to receive
the healing which followed his fraternal
embrace. His voice was heard In the
byways, In the halls Of the nobility. and
in the courts OF kings. Disciples flocked
10 aid him, and soon his little company
spread over the civilized world The
Franciscan spirit crept into the valleys
and reached up to the citadels Of the
mighty. Personal sacrifice for the good
Of others was the keynote Of the under
taking. Francis pointed to a reward
glowing within the gates Of the city not
made by hands. To this he babe the ma
tons advance. and in the golden book OF
Gods promises his straining eyes behelc
The vision OF universal brotherhood.
The halo Of that beautiful life is mo-
diminished in this. our own day; rather ha.
it taken an added luster in the develop
ment OF altruistic movements-religious
ethical. and even political The spirit o.
ST. Francis Is the best expression O
mercy-it cannot but seek to lessen tn
misery OF the poor; it cannot but striv
TO lend a fathers hand to guide the foot
steps OF the orphan child.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
What's the UNef

From the New York Times
Il hate to be contradicted," she said
Then I won't contradict YOU" be re-
turned
you don't love me-" she asserted
Il don't" he admitted.
You're q hateful thing" she cried.
Il am" he replied.
Il believe you are trying TO tease me"
she said.
IT am" he conceded.
And that you DO love ms7''
It do"
For q moment she was silent.
WELL" she said at last, II do hate a
mar who's weak enough TO be led by a
woman. He ought to have a mind Of his
own-and strength"
lie sighed. What else could he do7
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Charles W. Morse.

Wasting maudlin sympathy over crimi-
nails is one Of the unfortunate spectacles
too often seen in this country. For this
reason there Is always a danger in giving
u convicted man credit for tho good that
IS in him lest a wrong impression result
But such construction cannot be placed
on a word in favor Of Charles w. Morse.
A man Of large plans. and the power Of
executing them with conditions normal,
he was forced to the wall in the panic Of
1907. and a fortune estimated at So 100000
was swept away He was left facing a
debt Of 100000. and soon after was in
dictcd by the United States grand jury.
He was tried and convicted. No doubt
remained as 20 his guilt in a technical
sense. He went to prison, and at once
set to work to repay his creditors. As told
in the teIegraphic dispatches Monday,
he has cleared away all but a million.
and the value OF some hypothecated stock
Will at the present rate Of increase soon
make the repayment Of the last dollar
possible. Morse, in speaking OF his ef-
forts. said he was willing to trust TO his
lawyers 10 get him out Of prison while
he was working in the interests Of the
men whose money he held IN trust.
Now comes the adverse decision on his
appeal and the indications are that his
last resort 20 the United States Supreme
Court will fail. That will mean that he
must go to the Federal prison at Atlanta,
and his ambitious scheme Of a revival
Of the shipping concern which he for
merly headed will come to naught
Similar to Morse's case is that OF John
r Walsh. Of Chicago. whose banking in
situations failed several years ago. and
whose appeal was decided against him
a few weeks ago. He too failed for mil
lions, practically all Of which have since
been repaid. The depositors IN his three
banks did not lose a dollar. but the stock
holders and the clearinghouse associa-
ton Of Chicago did. Walsh, too. made
every effort to repay what he owed and
| almost succeeded. His freedom on bali
was Of great benefit to his creditors, for
his financial ability was put 10 use in
! their behalf
Morse IS guilty, for the courts have said
so; he will no doubt go to prison, as al
criminals should, yet Wall street and q
large percentage Of men who know con
ditions in the financial world will not
! condemn too severely a man who ha:
made every effort at reparation
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12

Arizona Gazette: The news that the
White House is infested with large rats"
leads The Washington Herald 10 suppose
that they are the mice that Mr.. Roosevelt
was in the habit Of smelling.
Mexican Herald: The washington Her
aid calls attention 70 the fact that the
north pole has a southern exposure on
every side. II Il Is ever advertised as a
winter resort this should be made proml-
nent
Boston Herald: What the doctor says
doesn't always go. No; but what the
undertaken says goes. all right-Wash-
ington Herald. Not always. People have
been known 70 rise up even after the
decree Of the undertake..
Richmond Times-Dlspatch: The Wash
ington Herald declares that its optimism
/ IS increased by the knowledge that It
does not have TO read any of Mr.. Nc
Cutcheon's "GraustaTk" novels The
Herald is n mean paper. but Il frequent
" says things that we have been mean
ing to say for a long time.
Charlotte Observer: The Washington
Herald predicts that II Col Bryan carries
his free raw material SIGHT into every
Southern State, as he threatens. ne with
absorb numerous eye-openers." Yes, and
/ cause one or more states OF the inner
South 10 follow after the border States
unless he IS effectually oheckmated
Greensboro Record: The Washington
Herald says: "As a suitable motto 20
hang upon the wall. Speak softly. and
! carry n big stick still has a soft an
swer turneth away wrath beat seventeen
ways for Sunday in this country, we
fear" And It has been this way ever
since the good old Quaker quit turning
the other cheek.
Columbia State: "a little igloo now and
then is relished by the Eskimen" sings
the Nashville Tennessean. "a little
whale OIL well trapped. IS relished by the
Eshmald. Washington Herald. "And
there. behold, IN rhyme arrayed the
items OF an Eskipade. Norfolk Land
mark Well. let Us try our hand--but
no, we'll let up on the Eskimo.
New York Herald: Uncle Andy Car
negie has presented a nice. new diplo-
doccus to the Austrian Emperor. Every
European King probably realizes by now
that he viii eventually get a Carnegie
diplodoccus II he does not watch out, y
says The Washington Herald. Still, the
diplodoccus IS In no wise guaranteed &c
take the place Of the skeleton in the
royal closet
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
AMERICUS VESPUCIUS.

So it's down this that faker named Chris sailor
man. ewd immoral harangung the mob and attempting to
rob your Uncle Vespuce Of his laurel He ams that he sailed
the nailed his flag to the groundlan Of Boston, and
he seems to be sure that his fame will endure embamed by such
poets as Austin have with the proof that he set hoof
where roa the uncvzed Yankee he's cheap of STICK he's
godpated brick fourfuher, nery and cranky Chris has
stolen nv hog and poisoned my dog he hasn't symptom of
honor and doubtless will hap when we're done with this scrap
that he'll find he surely goner He insists that he found that
American ground he says all the glory hsn when your Uncle
Vepuce turns batteries loose this faer will wind up prison.
And here take my stand discovered that land despite peoples
SCOTS and their strctues all the raeos mnea the ban
quets and wne-and magazine graft and the lectures
coruHrAt r,u BY esp., Matthew Aa.mAl Walt Mason.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Cook Scores Again.

DR.. Frederick A. Cook is not only
most intrepid explorer and gallant gentle
man. but he is a singularly fortunate per-
son. it seems. in addition thereto. He
beat his rival TO civilization with the
news Of the north pole discovery by the
nserest fraction OF time. but he beat him,
nevertheless, and he has evidently out
generated him FOR position on the lecture
platform no less decisivey.
Now the Queen OF Neutrality-suspicious.,
popular. sensible Alexandra-has taken
firm stand in behalf Of DR.. Cook as
against Mr.. Peary. and declares her
aggressive. and unalterable championship
Of the former against all corners. It IS
automatically admitted that there may
be some slight differences OF opinion on
this matter" between her majesty and
her royal and regnant spouse. King Ed
ward. but they are. plainly enough, not
sufficiently formidable 20 prevent her out
spoken and hearty approval OF the Brook
lyn physician and HIS wonderful story Of
The frozen north
Just why the Queen is so uncompromls-
ingly determined IN her attitude is not
quite clear. to be sure. Luckily for the
explorer, II does not have to be. Woman
like, perhaps, she believes in DR.. Cook
because" tt will be accepted as en-
trely sufficient by the world at large, we
fancy. Driven to It. few partisans OF either
claimant could advance anything in be-
half Of their favorite more ineligible,
anyway. The point remains that DR..
Cook. being now. by a sort OF royal war
rant. north pole discoverer TO her mai
esty the Queen OF England" enjoys a
peculiar status among a great mass OF
people-a status at once highly signln-
cant and far reaching in effect.
We imagine we shall hear great deal
less Of carping criticism Of DR.. Cook from
the English press hereafter Up to this
time It has been inquisitively cold, TO say
the least of It. Il has even assumed a
pronounced Doubling Thomas attitude
apparently. indeed, whenever II could find
an excuse therefor. But now-weu, we
shall expect It 70 warm up to the Cook
end Of the unfortunate controversy. The
English press is, no matter how phleg-
matte in most things. warmly enthusi-
astic in appreciation Of her majesty. II
viii back up any reasonable position she
assumes, we suspect, with a decided
gusto and eclat. 1t viii be. mayhap. not
that it loves TO find fault less. but that il
loves its Queen more.
Let those who have essayed to prov,
that Or. Cook can never hope TO win his
battle by fair means forever and here
after hold their peace. Surely, the Queer
Is a fair arguer? The fairest Of the fair
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
SOUTHERN CHIVALRY.

A Movement AfOOt TO 1IemOraIize
Heroic Women OF CoDfederncy.
From the Boston TrRn8cr4pt-
From the standpoint OF "chivalry'' Il
Is somewhat OF a reproach to the men
Of the North that while the aid the wom-
en- OF that section gave TO the cause OF
the Union is as vet without public me-
mortal the men OF the South are raising
funds for a monument communicating
the services and sacrifices Of the women
Of the South TO the Confederacy.
In South Carolina the men have sub
scribed $1,000 for the monument, and
the legislature has given State aid. No
woman Is allowed 20 contribute 70 the
South Carolina collection. In other
States, however. the line has heretofore
not been 80 strictly drawn. but IN the
future the South Carolina example is
likely 70 have the force Of law.
Presumably the monument viii be
erected m Richmond. which Is still SEN
timentally the capital Of the Southern
Confederacy." In Richmond notably IN
"the museum" IN the Confederate white
house" are already many visible evil
denCes OF the loyalty OF the women OF
the South 20 the Confederacy while Il
was battling for life, and OF the sympa-
thy their daughters and granddaughter
feel for ''the lost cause"
The exhibition OF devices 20 which the
Confederate women were driven when ali
the men folks" were at the front and
the blockade was drawing its coils tight
er, Is pathetic n It's Illustration Of the
efforts 10 make necessities satisfy tastes
formed on Injuries
The Confederate cloth, hand woven and
! dyed with such extracts" IS could be
substituted for chemicals: the rough
! dresses bearing iuprovised hnery, either
/ Of deity fashioned remnants or Of coarse
substitutes on which refinement had law
/ ishe6 ingenuity-au these things bespeak
a state Of siege, with the women OF the
/ besieged doing their utmost TO help the
/ defenders and setting brave faces toward
] the encircling foe.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
ImncI1en hr policemen.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The man, whose sense OF politeness was
not entirely calloused. looked up from his
seat IN the crowded car at the stout lady
who swayed IN front OF him. Finally he
struggled 70 his feet and offered her the
place.
The stout lady hesitated.
Before 7 take your seat" she said.
It want you to assure me that you are
yielding e IN @ cheerful frame Of mind. p"
7 really cant do that, maRm, the
man hastily answered. II am Offering
you the place merely because I am po-
lite"
And with q sigh Of relief he slipped
back into the seat.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
FIRST BOTANICAL GARDEN.
Established by John Bartram in
1870, II stnI FlOurishes.


1870, II stin FlOurishes.
From the New York Sun.
The first botanical garden IN America
was established near Philadelphia about
1870 by John Bartram. a Quaker. who
was also the first native American bo-
tanist. 1t was a small affair (the entire
property comprised only I'VE acres and
a part Of the limited space was occupied
by the house, built by his own hands:
but the garden was remarkable project
indeed for those days. and is known 20
have contained many choice specimens.
William Bartram. son Of John, is per-
haps better known as a botanfst because
OF the fact that his account OF his ex-
tended travels IN the Southern Atlantic
States was published and contains many
important observations upon the plants
OF the regions explored by him. He
maintained the garden established by his
father and after his death the property
remained Ia the hands OF owners who
were deeply concerned in its preservation
for many years.
During a short period Of neglect serious
damage was done TO the old garden. but
within the last twenty years II has be-
come the property of the city Of Phna-
delphia and Is now q city park. Accord
ing 70 the Journal OF the New York Bo-
tanlcal Garden It's collection OF trees and
shrubs has always been notable and the
old house Is still in an excellent state OF
preservation.
The second American botanic garden IN
North America was also near Philadel-
phia and was established IN 1773 by Hum
/ phry Marshall. q first cousin OF Johr
Bartram, and Ike him a Quaker. This
7 old garden has long since passed into &
/ state OF decay, but the house built b.
/ Marshall with HIS own hands IN 1773 q
/ still IN an excellent state OF preserva
ton. Humphry Marshall has the distinc
/ ton OF having written the first botanica
work ever published IN the United States
/ an account OF our native trees and shrubs
/ printed 81 Philadelphia IN the latter par
+ OF the year I7S5.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
wardrOBes OF Royalty.

Abdul HeInid, the deposed Sultan, was
notorious for his carelessness in eating.
His clothing often showed the signs Of
menus, yet it IS reported that his ward
robe In the YildiZ palace contained. for
example. 1000 walstcoats. His wardrobe
Is 70 be sold, but It must first be cleaned.
The wardrobe OF King George ", when
sold after his death, brought $4,000
Gerville narrates that 1t contained all the
coats ne had bought In fifty years Be
sides, there was a profusion CT other
articles. This George never paid his
tailors, nor did his attendants ever dare
give away airy article Of his apparel
Queen Victoria preserved every dress and
bonnet that she had worn. Nearly all Of
her wardrobe, after her death. was dis
creetly disturbed by her daughters.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12

From tho Philadelphia Press
Judge Hadley. Of Indiana, has found way under
the law Of that State 20 discourage tho use Of the
appellate court 70 defeat justice. Reyersals on
mere technical grounds. that do not touch the
merts Of the case are denounced by President TAFT
as disgTacefui and wrong. Judge Hadley holds that
an attempt to secure reversal On such grounds Is
80 clearly wrong that tho party who attempts Il
hhonld be pennlized.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
DR.. wiley on Arctic Rations.

From the Springfield Republican.
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, pure food expert Of the
Agricultural Department. estimates that four pounds
Of DGnmicaU day would do for party o. three
arctic explorers. while tWo-afths Of pound would
suffice for a dog. But 1t may DO doubted whether
laboratory experts tell arctic advonturers any
thing new about short nations.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Lrraon in Pntfence.

From tho Cleveland Leader.
Patience viii accomplish anything.
You can even carry water in a steze.
If you wait long enough"
'Is that sol Say, how long would
have to wait TO do that2''
It'll Il gets cold enough for the water
to freeze"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Mr.. Inf and rnrntinn-

Fr0m the New York Journal Of Commerce.
The President Is advanced student In the art
Of using the taxing power for the promotion Of the
general welfare. regardless q the public revenues
he has said frankly that his interest In tho CORPORA
ton tax was due much less to the revenue Il would
produce than TO the means It would aos Of inresti-
eating corpontions and laying tie foundation for
further legislation IN the direction Of governmental
regulation.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12

Mrs- Ruth Bryan Leavltts candidacy
for Congress will attract worldwide at
tention for one reason. at least. There
win be a natural curiosity to know
whether the hoodoo is a family attach
ment or merely operative against the
head thereof.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12

AT the better class hotels and clubs
Candidate Barnard Is hailed as the next
mayor Of New York" says the Boston
Herald. II those are the only places
where he IS 50 hailed. It probably would
be wise for him 70 get all the satisfaction
out OF Il ne can while It lasts.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A GREAT GULF.

know that she is far above
NY humble station.
She wouldn't care TO have my love
Or alteration.
She doesn't recognize my bow,
Nor deign TO pity
Ny awkward. shy advances now,
Back in the city.
have no hope OF winning her,
Conditions hamper.
You see, she was a cottager;
J. but camper.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12
Rut Did They DO Itf

Prom the Memphis Nevs-scnitar.
Out West when the Judge came to
swearing the Jury It was found that the
clerks bull pup had eaten up the Bible.
The Judge promptly ordered each jury
man to kiss the pup.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-12

There Is one thing about the aeroplane
that should commend II 70 certain class
Of adventurous people-it viii not climb
telegraph poles if kept high enough above
the ground.