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The Washington times., 1909-04-03
EUROPE WILL HAVE ONLY
HERSELF TO BLAME.

ANTWERP, April Antwerp deal
ers in arms and ammunition made 1t
known today that CiprianO Castro,
former president OF Venezuela, had
given them large orders for goods 70
be consigned to destination near
Venezuela The orders were received
during Castro's stay I'm Berlin.
The merchants who have contract
ed with Castro declare that he is con-
fident that he will have no trouble in
rallying forces 10 his support should
presidency. Castro VIII! make Panama
the headquarters OF his preparatory
work, 1t is believed here. Already
several Of his Heutenants are await
ing him there.
Here is a dispatch which may be
totally false. But it has the air of
truth. There is more than vague
chance that Castro, the Flea, is plan
ming to descend upon the country whose
credit he wrecked, and to the best of
his ability plunge it into renewed dis
order.
In that event not only Belgium, but
all Europe, will share the responsibility.
The buying of arms by this man under
such circumstances is as wholly outside
the law of nations as the outftting of
a Carlist organization in England or
the preparation of a Bonapartist raid
in Germany. 1t is distinctly a closer
danger and a much more wanton Of
fense than the Fennian disturbances
which once set fire to so much indigna-
ton across the Atlantic. Some Euro
pean foreign offices which look with so
much dismay on the growth of Ameri-
can influence viii have only themselves
10 blame if in the near future this
country must repeat in Venezuela, and
it may be Panama, her experience in
Cuba.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
"Katrine" Compact With Keen Interest
and Good Workmanship.

Mrs. Lanes distinctive gift of story
telling has never been HaOre fully en-
ployed than IN this. her latest and,
lamentably, her last, book. II is doubt
ful If the most hardened proof reader
could center his mind on its form far
enough TO disregard its substance
This is a day when novels must be
written with as much regard for action
as plays It Is a day when the story
must be as fresh IN the last chapter
as the second. It is not the least Of
Mrs. Lanes achievements in Kat
rine' that she has met these cOndi-
tons without sacrificing single ar
tistic principle.
But the gree aLe7t merit Of the book
lies in its s:Iadii IS. it's brush marks,
so 10 speak, the inteTfusion Of the au-
thoris own volatile self into this chain
OF events Particularly the first two
thirds Of the tale-the last third does
abound IN open az. In scenes cleverly
vignetting figures a little too richly en-
doWed. In observations open or paren-
thetical on traits OF humanity common
to us all here set forth with an Irish
and a feminine wit.
Mr. HitchCOck's suppOsition Is that
those who have cared for Nancy Stair
will care far more for the greater
woman Katrine' This newspaper does
not pretend 10 say II that will prove
true II does rot attempt 90 judge.
But ii has confid dence in this
story telling Of this generation; that its
appeal is 10 both those who read for
the story's sake ana those who delight
In superior literary craftsmanship;
that q singular and grievOus coincidence
makes II the best gauge of the loss
have sustained in this authors un-
timely death
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE {?
NOT ON YOUR LIFE!

Harper's Weekly, a publication with
an unbroken record for picking the loser
until it began to prophesy the election
of Theodore Roosevelt to every office for
which he was nominated, now makes
this comment on that gentleman's de-
parture for Africa's wild Jungle;
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
March %: Sailed. Now let's talk
about something else.
Might as well propose to ignore the
Congress that made this eminent frav-
eler famous, or the people that love him
for the enemies he has made, or the
game he bagged before he sailed on the
past Skiddo Day There's a reason .
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

die Stauffacherin' entertained at a
reception and musicale last evening at
the Arion Clubhouse The guests OF
honor were members Of the Washington
Gruetli Verein
The rooms were beautifully adorned
with palms. ferns. quantities OF spring
blossoms and Swiss flags
Among the guests llere the Swiss min
lister. Dr. Vogel; the Secretary Of the
Swiss legation. Henri Martin; Prof. and
Mrs. Holer, Mr. and Mrs. Iseli, Mr and
Mrs. Fritz Schmidt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steiger, Mr.. and Mrs. Rickenbacher.
Mrs Grass. Mrs. Spiess. Mrs +. Beu-
ebert Mrs. Duerst, Mrs. Grunewald.
Mrs. FlOry. Mrs. Giovanni, Mrs. Caspar.
Mrs. Ryhner. Mrs. Zichtl. Miss Pauline
Holer. Miss Florence Schmidt. Theodore
Picard, Charles Picard, Edward Schmidt,
Mr.. Alleman. Leon ChapniO. Charles
Hof, Mr. Bruegger Carl HOler, Mr..
Wellaner. Mr.. Egloff, Mr. Florin, Mr..
Abersold, Mr.. Kochli, Mr.. Immuler, and
Mr.. Krebo.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

- HE Hon. James SchooIcraft Sher-
man, Vice President of the United
States. has been throwing bou-
quets at himself
he has done it in the Congressional
Directory, which has just been issued.
ard has not been particularly stinted
about it. Some of the Senators have
just discovered II. and the presiding CT
ficer Of the Senate is likely to have to
endure more or less goOd-natured Josh
ing in consequence Of II.
In the first place in setting forth the
varied facts concerning the rsw Vice
President of the United States. Mr..
Sherman's biography says this of Mr..
Sherman:
I'm the course Of his twenty years
service Mr.. Sherman became one of the
prominent members Of the House.
This. the Senators could stand for
they have a habit OF looking with a
considerate disposition on anything that
relates to the House. They look down
on the House anyhow, and tolerate fl,
on the theory that # is a necessary
evil.
But this is not all Farther along IN
the biography of the Vice President, Mr..
Sherman says:
''As a presiding officer his ability is
recognized in both branches Of Con-
Sress-"
OF course. the Senate does not reccg-
nize that any newcomer into the portals
OF the Senate chamber is entitled TO
have his ability in any direction recog-
nized. He has 10 take time to prove
himself Until he has been about the
Senate for sometime the best he can
expect to get is to escape being hazed-
Now, the question the Senate is ask
ing is, Did Sunny jim write this biog-
raphy?" The inclination is to lay the
blame on his secretary.
However, bets can be had around the
Capitol that when the next edition of
the Congressional Directory comes out
il VIII be found that the biography OF
the Vice President will have been pared,
pruned, and excised.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
TO GIVE BLESSING
TO CHURCH WORKERS
Mgr. MackIn 10 BeStow Apostolic
Benediction on Association of
Perpetual Alteration.

The apostolic benediction with plenary
indulgence viii be bestowed upon the
Association Of Perpetual Alteration and
Work for Poor Churches, by Mgr James
r Mackin, dTSectOr OF the association,
in the convent hall tomorrow afternoon
at 4.S0 o'clock
This signal privilege was gEanJed the
directors OF the association throughout
the world by the Pope in gratitudy for
the gifts received through the aSSocia-
ton on the occasion CT his Sacerdotal
jubilee
A sermon and benediction of the bless
ed sacrament marked the closing Of
the retreat yesterday which has been
conducted so successfully by the Rev.
Dr. Charles Warren CurSer in the Con-
vent Of Perpetual alteration, for the
members of the Association Of Perpetual
Alteration and Work for Poor Churches
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
ROOT KEEPING QUIET.

Senator Elihu Root is thus far OBJ
serving carefully the Senate tradition
that a new Senator should be seen, but
not heard. He has scarcely yenuured 10
address the chGir as yet but is always
in his seat and regular in attendance
on the Senate sessions. A great deal OF
interest is felt as to the attitude Mr.
Root will take when the tariff bill is
brought in. lie is expected to keep a
jealous eye UJ aay feature Of the
measure that may affect South Ameri-
can relations, the bettering of which in
his regime as head of the State Depart
ment is a source of especial pride to him.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
By The
Washington
Times Men

- RAY-HAIREO, dIgnifed. and
venerable Senators are learning
a lot Of things they never knew
before about feminine ap-
pareL The amount OF enlighteament
that Is poured through the mails to the
Capitol day by day on the subject OF
stockings is something not short of
wonderful.
Many Senator is compelled to spend
/ hours OF his time each day. now that
the tariff controversy IS on. readin-
and answering letters telling OF the out
1 rage on hosiery committed by one
Serene Payne Of New York and his COL
| leagues on the Ways and Means Conn
mittee- Gloves, millinery, and other
articles appertaining TO the rafment of
the fair sex, on which the Payne bin
would raise the duty. are likewise the
subject of many letters.
Students Of the tariff. those who have
delved long and intimately into the
subject. say there is need for deep
knowledge of politics and OF psychology
IN the framing Of a tariff measure This
fact IS becoming more and more OBJ
vious- It is clear that Mr. Payne and
his colleagues did not fully understand
N'--N7- CNAAS4 HiSSt lntY WOulO nave side
stepped when ic came to the gloves and
I hosiery schedules.
1t appears that in many sections
great department stores and drv goods
stores have sent out communications
and put out advertising. proclaiming the
fact that the duties on gloves and
| hosiery have been increased by the
Payne bill The house OF Marshall Field
< Co, in Chicago, is one o. the estab-
lishments that has done this extensive
ly.
The result IS that the female mart of
the population has FASTENED to take its
pen In hand and indict burning and pas
sionate epistles to Senators and Repre-
sentatives on the subject OF the injus-
tice done by adding to the burdens of
the women Of the land.
LOng-headed poIiticianes say that If
! the Republican party loses the next
I election it VIII be because in AN evil
/ moment Chairman Payne rashIy con-
cluded 10 impose more tax on stockings
and gloves. Likewise. it is said by these
same politicians that Mr. Payne is re-
spons-ble for a vast increase of woman
suffrage sentiment in the nation the last
week or ten days
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Incidents
and
Gossip
Heard at the Capital

n TEPHEN BENTON ELKINS, SEN
Tor Senator from West Virginia,
is a native Of Ohio. but was rails
ed in Missouri, and there receiv-
ed his education.
1t is not generally known. but is a
fact, that he has had a career which
for variety of experiences and range
Of adventures outrivals that OF almost
any other man in the upper chamber.
Just now, after a service Of fifteen
years in the Senate as a confirmed reg
ular. he has taken the leadership of an
insurgent movement Of his own.
Nowhere was local bitterness more In
tense than IN Missouri, and that feUd
was the beginning OF the Outlawry
which for many years after the war
was continued by the James-YOunger
gangs of bandits. During the war these
bandits carried on their strife with ut
ter reckIessness of human life. Young
Ell0ins was captured by a gang Of the
guerillas. Of which Cole Younger was a
member
The ethics Of the game as the guerIl-
las played In those days prescribed that
the captive be shot. Younger, for some
reason, had taken fancy TO the young
prisoner, and insisted that he be spared.
II was finally granted. and Elkins soon
afterward went to New Mexico. where
he practiced law and politics, and be-
came a great property owner. laying
the foundation Of his fortune.
Many years after the war Cole
Younger and two of his brothers were
captured following their raid and rob
berry OF a bank at NoTthheld, Mimi
Cole Younger was sent u the Still
water. Mimi. penitenuary for life, and
served some twenty years Then. in
bad health and broken and Tepentant.
he asked d pardon.
The effort for that pardon developed
nationwide interest There was bitter
opposition, and also earnest insistence
that IL be granted. No man had larger
influence toward securing II, at last,
than the man whose life Younger had
saved. Senator ElKins, far from for
getting the service that had been done
him, worked as hard for the aged out
law as the famous old brigand had
worked for him. In the end the pardon
was secured, and Younger pa owed the
good judgment of the men who got It
for him by living a worthy life there
after.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
CUSTOM HOUSE PROBLEMS IN
AIRSHIP DAYS.

In spite Of the Zeppelin affair, aerial
shipping circles are not likely to drop
their discussion of the probable devel-
opmeuts Of the aeroplane and the
dirigible balloon. Progress is making
too steadily along other lines than
those laid down by Zeppelin 10 warrant
any be,ief that aerial navigation prob
lens are not worth taking seriously.
For instance, Major Baden-Powell,
the well-known British aeronaut, af-
firms that sooner or later aeroplaping
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Mrs. Hale and Dickens Granddaughter

Louise Closer Hale dictated The
Actress" her new Harper novel, TO a
delightful English girl who worked in
the typewriting office Of Charles Dick
ems granddaughter.
Imagine" says Mrs. Hale, the
granddaughter OF Charles Dickens taxi
ing in any effort of minei I found her
restraining influence when came
TO speak Of English conditions, for we
Americans are apt TO eXaggerate Brit
ish faults, and whenever / saw any
thing among Lay notes that 1 thought
would make her hoping mad, l
adroitly changed IL, or, at least, re
nodded my thought more gently.
I'VE used 10 stop at 4:30 and have
tea, Miss Dickens bringing it in her
self and stopping TO chat a moment,
She is a bright little bird Of a woman,
and might well have stepped out of
the covers of the great novelist S
books"
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Miss Zurhorst Entertains.

Miss Mary A Zurhorst, principal Of
the National Domestic School of Arts,
entertained the members Of the Broth
erhood of Apollos, of the George wash
ington University, last evening at the
school, at Connecticut avenue and NJ
streets Miss ZUrhorst was assisted by
her mother, Mrs. Zurhorst, and Miss
Chase, instructor in art.
Among the guests were Miss Britten-
ham, Miss Scott, Miss StackpoIe, Miss
Adams. Miss McCleeS, Miss Gray, Mi IS
Spade, Miss Frizzell, Miss Needles, Mis-
Wells, Miss Wood, John c. Griffin, Co. :
ger r. Smith. John G. Lerch. Paul &
Bradley, Malcolm HoIcomb, Clarence r.
Newton, George a. Ambrose, and Rex
ford L. Holmes.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
MRS. ALEXANDER STUART ENTEPTHINS
AT a BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON
FOR MRS. SHERMAN

Mrs Sherman, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent, was the guest in whose honor Mrs.
Alexander Stewart entertained at q
beautifully appointed luncheon today in
her home on Massachusetts avenue.
The additional guests were Viscountess
Jules, Henri de Sibour, 5drs. Thomas
Moore Mrs. Philip Sheridan, Mrs. Wal
lace Radcliffe, Mrs. Aiden-Smith, Mrs.
Nathan B. Scott, Mrs. Henry S. BOutell,
Miss Gillette, and Miss Stewart
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
The Conquest Of the Air.

One Of the mos sagb bestive announce
ments Of the present book season Is
that OF Prof. A Lawrence ROtch-s THE
Conquest Of the Air" which Mofat,
Yard & Co. will publish as soon as
possible The author is the professor
OF meteorolOFy al Harv nd and director
OF the Blue Hill Meteorological Observ-
atory, and Is one OF the highest
authorities in tHe world on TIE subject.
The book considers the Sensational
achievements Of the last year in re-
lation TO the long history Of past
failures, and discusses some Of the
futures possibilities. It's particular pur-
pose IS 10 square the reader with prog
Tess in d department i'm which much
viii be doing during the next decaGe.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Maybe There Is Profit in a Country

"A Guide to the Country Home" is
the title Of little volume by Edward
x Parkinson. to be published by the
Outing Company next month The book
aims 10 tell the prospective purchaser
Of a country pace in plain terms lust
what he ought 10 know about the mousse
the grounds, and all their appurtenances
II Is designed especially 20 show how
profit, as well as pleasure. may be de
drived from the country home
Some of the chapter headings are
They Way out OF Town; Choosing the
II Jme: Winter Planning; Tools. Their
Cost and Use; What Shall We Raise.
Live StOck-The Horse; Cows Their
Cost and Care; Swine, The Curing Of
Hams and BaCons; Fowls Their Care.
Cost and Profit. Crops and How TO
Plant Them; The Orchard; The Mar
ket Garden Bees, Trees, Lawns and
Snrubbery; The Harvest.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
SENATOR BULKELEYS LUNCH.

Senator Morgan Gardner BuIkeley, OF
Connecticut isn't long on fuss and
, feathers. Evidence OF his democratic
tendencies was seen yesterday when he
walked up 10 the public lunch counter in
the Senate cafe, where everyone stands
up and issued this order: Gimme three
doughnuts and cup Of Coffee
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
The Memoirs Of Mile. George.

The John Mcbride Company have pro-
cured the American rights Of The Ne
mOirs of Mile. George" which, edited by
Paul Cheramy. have been publishes re-
Gently In Paris. and caused quite SEN
sation there, and Will publish the book
the 18th instant
These memoirs lave adistinct historical
value, inasmuch as they show Napoleon,
whose mistress she was, in quite a new
light az regards his relations with
women.
Mile. George was born in 1TS7 at the
Thedter Of BayenX, during a representa-
ton Of 'Tartuffe' by her fathers com
pany. From such humbls origin, she
entered upon long and brilliant career,
and her memoirs, written with unSO-
phlsticated fr4ni-ness, form very piquant
reading Her caGiid criticisms of Ma
poleon, Josephine. the Emperor AleXan-
der OF Russif. Madame de- Stael, Prince
BernadoJtC and others, do much 10
throw fresh light upon the events of
this deeply Interesting period.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
NEW USE FOR HYPHEN.

A scnooI teacher was explaining the
use OF the hyphen TO the children "Why
do we put a hyphen in 'blrd-cage' 2" she
askde.
One small boy raised his hand He
was told TO give his answer. IT'S Tor
the bird to set on he said.-Wyoming
Tribune.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

New religious sect in Connecticut has
announced that the millennium will
positively begin in 1914: no postpone
ments on account OF weather Seems
mean OF them TO claim the same year
Ia which the canal is TO be finished.
Can't crowd too many big things into a
year
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Assistant Surgeon Harry H Lane. L.
> N, and Mrs. Lane, who have spent
the winter months at the Farragut, left
Washington today for New York. where
they will remain several weeks before
gong 10 the Pacific coast. They will
sail later for Honolulu. where DIR. Lace
has been ordered for duty.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

The Hon. William Loeb, ir.. finds il
rather a large game he is now sitting
in, but report is that he never for an
instant lost control Of his countenance
when he asked the Sugar trust to please
raise the ante 8, 22229 OGA
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Birthday Party.

Mrs. Charles L. Byram was hostess
at birthday party last evening in her
home on FairmonS street.
An excellent musical program was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsley and
James Anderson
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Barry. Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsley Miss
Myram, Miss Agnes Byram, Miss Green,
Mr.. Wallace, Mr.. McAllister. Mr.. Ander-
son and Mr.. Boyd
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Skating Parties.

A number of enthusiastic rolling skat-
ing parties were entertained at the
Washington Barracks last evening.
Among the skaters were Mrs. Hendley.
Miss Louise Chase, Miss Ruth HaIford,
Miss Harriet Hatch, Miss Harvard, Miss
Weeks, Miss MacMurray, Miss Harrison.
and Miss Maitland Marshall. a supper
was served later in the evening at the
Oficeds' Club.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Daniel ]. Sully is advising Southern
cotton raisers how they can all make
fortunes in their staple Mr.. Sullys
last recollected performance in making
fortune for himself was not cal
culated TO inspire the utmost confidence
in his judgment.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Gen. A. r. Bates has returned TO
Washington from AsheviIe \. C.
where he was the guest of his son-in-
law and daughter Mr.. and Mrs Dunn
Mckee. Mrs Bates will remain in
AshevlIle for several weeks longer
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Hostess at Luncheon.

Mrs. Robert II. Chapman, of Q street,
was hostess at a luncheon today in
compliment TO Ms. Hills, of Auburn, N.
Y The guests invited to meet Mrs.
Hills were Mrs. Van Vechten Olcott,
Mrs. Ridgley, Mrs. p Lee Philips, Mrs.
Walcott, Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Maurice Muir
ray, Mrs. Simpkins, Mrs. Barney, Miss
stickney, and Miss Harlan.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Mrs Hayne, OF the Connecticut, has
her son, Robert Hayne, Yale student
with her for the Easter holidays. Mr.
Hayne is accompanied by Mr.. Tubbs
and Mr.. Nichols. aEio OF Yale
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

President Taft, in agreeing and main
taing harmony with the tariff plans OF
Senator Aldrich. is giving a beautiful
illustration Of how to make a virtue
out Of necessity. AS he likewise did in
supporting the reelection OF Speaker
Cannon and the readoption OF the old
rules OF the House.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

James ]. Hill. the railroad-empire
builder, has been in Washington giving
advice to Congress. 1t fairly staggers
humanity, looking over the record Of
Mr. Hill's achievements, TO think what
he might have accomplished II he
hadn't suffered the handicap Of those
Whiskers.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Mrs Elizabeth Martin is spending
some time in New York. the house
guest Of her brother-in-laW and sister,
Ensign Baine Q. Dent, L. s y. ire
tired and Mrs. Dent.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Denton Morford, Of
Massachusetts avenue, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Alice Mar
ION, to Lilburn Harwood Steel, formerly
Of Germantown, Pa.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

1t is now believed that everything Is
oiled up in readiness for the passage Of
rule in the House on Monday that
VIII take care Of the oil tariff hand
sOmely.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Mr. and Mrs Philip s Henry are
preparing 70 leave Washington short
" for Asheville, n. g. Mr. and Mrs.
Henry have occupied Reginald de
Koven's Washington home since last
autumn
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

The Gay Life Harrison Grey
Fiske's production Of Roy L McCar-
dells comedy, will open at Days The
ater, New York, on April 70.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
White House Callers

Senators Smoot of Utah.
Burton of Ohio.
Carter of Montana.
Dick Of Ohio
X representatives Mckinney of Illinois.
Olcott OF New York
Fowler of New Jersey
GoUlden of New York
Parsons of New Yors1
Smith of Iowa.
Dwight of New York.
Vreeland of New York
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

LiesIt Harry X. Cage, L. s. N, and
Mrs Cage have arrived in Washington
and are stopping at 1853 Q street.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Mrs Louise Davis Brooks. who spent
the last two weeks in Keysfr. w Va
has returned to washington
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

Lieut.. Dean Halford, U. S. A, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert j. Halford, who
has been stationed at Fort GlbbOn,
Alaska. is on his way to Washington
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

MIR. and Mrs. LaPelIe. of 4.0Oo Kan
sas avenue northwest, were hosts at a
shower last evening in compliment
10 Miss Ethel Fleharty, of Capitol Hin
whose marriage to James Oscar Peed
takes place next week.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
IN THE HOUSE

The House met a, 10 o'clock.
General debate on the tariff bin was
resumed.
The Ways and Means Committee will
vote on an amendment to the lum-
Der schedule this afternoon
There Will be a night session. beein-
ming at s o'clock.
The Washington times., 1909-04-03
Greenroon Gossip

Elsie Furguson, who is playing Beth
Elliott in James Forbes comedy The
Travelling Salesman" made her debut
on the stage in the chorus OF The
Belle Of New York in 1901
The Washington times., 1909-04-03

E II. Sothern's interest IN Bulwer-
Lytton's classic OF @rRichelieu'' ante
dates his first stage appearance. S0Ih-
eTn Is related through his mother, and
one OF his brothers was named Lytton
Sothern after Sir BulweF. "Richelieu'
is Sothern's latest addition 10 his gal
lery Of portraitures. and viii be pre-
sented during his coming engagement
at the Belasco.