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The Washington times., 1909-03-13
TAKES GAINES PLACE.

When the Sixtieth Congress came to
q close and John Wesley Gaines, OF
Tennessee. made his last speed n, Whlch
was numbered about 1928, Republicans
and Democrats beaved a sigh of re-
lief but coupled it with the remark
that John was a good fellow ana they
hated to see him so, although he dld
have an awful bump % curiosity.
Now comes the information that r.
vine Lenroot, a new member of WIS
consin and. incidentally, red-hOt In
surgent has Gaines beaten forty ways
when it comes to asking questions, eX-
pressing his views and making speech,
es. BY way. Of illustration IL IS SAID
tn A. REPRESENTATIVE Macon Of Arkansas.
familia rIy known as Or. Mary Walker.
will have to take second place ana
WELD the palm as chief Objector TO MI.
LcnTOOt-
The Republicans. by the way. are al
ready prejudiced against Lenrool, ana
they propose to indulge IN some cholce
haZing.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
GOOD BERTH GIVEN
TO NEWSPAPE MN
Bobby Bailey TO Be Secre-
tary to Franklin
MacVeagh.

Bobby Bailey, who VIII IN the fu-
ture be referred to as Robert o. Bailey,
IS very happy young man To-Day and
IS receiving the congratulations OF hun
dreds Of newspapermen and officials IL
Washington.
As Secretary TO Franklin MacVeagh,
the Secretary OF the Treasury. an ap-
pcintment which has just been an
nounced. Bobby VIII follow IN the
footsteps Of some Of the leading fnan-
ciers of the country
Mr Bailey IS we'll fitted for the posi-
ton which he has accepted, since for the
last ten years or moEe he fIes been
engaged in newspaper work ~ and
about Washington and kaOrEs every
official of Importance in the Capital
He also has a remarkably 1--we ac-
ouaintance among politicians and states
men throughout the rest Of tAs United
States He begins his new du-ie@ 9Lpn-
day
Mr.. Bailey was born on March IL
1873. and has been connected with news
paper work for most OF his Iife. stn-tstlg
as a printers devil and lea-Ui@a most
every phass OF the business in ere years
that followed.
Bobby first came 10 Washington IN
1S97- In the twelve years since Elen he
has been connected with the United
Press. the Evening Star, the View York
Tribune. the New York Herald. the
New York World and the e<Socia1ed
Presz-
For the last two years Mr. Bailey has
been covering the White FSszse for
the Associated Press, and dyIrSsSS last
summer. fall and winter he TsEss- as
signed 70 accompany Mr.. Taft 80 all his
trips since his Inauguration $sr- Tart
became hts very good frisAS - that
time and Mr.. Bailey was N his con-
fdence. His contact with tfES President
also brought opportunities 10 Poeet other
prominent officials Of the new Admin
istration. so that Mr. BalleS's acCuainI-
ances in official life are many
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
ADELE VERNE HERE
IN SECOND RECITAL
Pianist Scores Even Greater
Success Than at First
Performance.

Adele Verne. the distinguished pianist
VINO created such a favorable impress
sion here earlier in the season, returned
70 washington for a second recital ye--
terday afternoon in the Columbia The
ater Miss Verne could scarcely have
doubted the complete hold she has 90
tanned upon the favor of Washington
musicians and was given a series OF
pronounced Ovations.
The exquisite tone, ripping technique,
and remarkable physical strength or the
woman pianist We're given every oppor-
tunity for exposition in the delightful
program that had been arranged
Like Paderewski, Miss Verne sxcely
IN her Interpretation OF the works OF
Chopin and four or his compositions
We're included in yesterdays program
The popularity OF the ballad in A Fat
was again emphasized and the noctuTne
No. 2, in d fiat was genuine delight
IL was in the fascinating rhythm OF the
waltz in 9 fat that 5he audience was
completely captivated. Miss Verne was
compelled to repeat this number before
she was allowed TO continue her pro-
gram. The exaCtinE score Of the po-
lOnaise in A fat served 10 bring out
the great strength and clear technique
Of Miss Verne and she scored a COM
plete success in this Interpretation IN
spite OF the fact that il had been played
I here SO recently by PaGerewski-
One Of the real pleasures OF the after
noon was Miss Terne's remarkable read
( ing OF The Wind, by Alkan. a COM
position which she played upon her first
appearance here earlier in The season
/ The composition created a sensation
( yesterday equal 70 that it had caused a.
the, first recital 1t is not only a Won
+ deTfUl composition, but was played IN
remarkable manner
The return or Miss Verne next season
( or in the seasons thereafter should be
{ ranked among the most important
/ events OF the musical year IN Wash
ingtOn. Those who failed 10 hear her u
either Of her washington concerts have
missed one OF the genuinely artistic ar
fairs OF the year
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
LOOKING PLEASANT
HURTS HIS FACE

william G. Rockefeller is the preSi-
Dent Of the National Beagle Club. and
an authority on dogs no less than
on finance.
Discussing the training or dogs at A
recent club meeting. Mr.. Rockefeller
said.
apDearfng canine performance is. prop
eTlv understood. 4 difficult thing. II
looks easy. but it is hard, and thus
Mr. Rockefeller smiled-''thus AZ is
like the man at the photographer
This man. sitting for his portrait
said impatiently to the artist.
Wen, have I got now the pleasant
expression YOU desireY''
%. Yes, thank YOU said the pIotoE-
rapher. That viii DO nicely
- Then hurry mp. fowIcl the man
1t hurts my face. Rochester Herald
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
HEPBURN TO BE AUTHOR

Col. pete" Hepburn IS about 10 write
his "reminiscences. That iS, be cOntem-
mates writing them unless he gets a
Federal Job, which viii keep him too
busy to allow him any time TO write
The doughty colonel is now IS years
old. but his memory is urImp aired and
II reaches back into tire late '40s. and
the early eos He went 10 Iowa IN the
territorial days and while he was ad-
rnitted to practice law when young he
had before that had experience IN
prlntfng office and knows what 1t Is 10
stick type
In view OF his early career in terri
+orial davs in the middle West. his
brilliant army service and his long lire
in politics and in Congress, Colonel
Hepburn's "reminiscences VIII De or MS
torical value. ..,,-- o,
remarked one Of his friends the otner
day. his memoirs will get a DIG clrcu-
lation.''
calling a spade a spade and sham a
sham, whetl CT IL is in the form OF a
public man or otherwise
MY father was clerk Of the supreme
court in rhe early DAYS Of Iowa, SAID
Colonel Hepburn Then, every man
of prominence IN the State used 10 come
to the capital and I got TO know nearly
all OF them. I rarely pick up anything
relating TO the history Of those times
that 7 do not fEd errors in II.
They may not be great errors, bat
thew are things which I know person
ally are incorrect. ] have long been
thinking OF writing of my own expert
ences. I do not contemplate anything
so pretentious as a history
Colonel Hepburn says that after twcn-
ty-two years in the House and four
vears in the office OF the Solicitor OF
The Treasur,-. = seemed relief to be
in private lie once more He indicated
tbst while he mas not abandoned the
cnutest for IFS seat. he has no great
hone OF winning L.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
Skating Parties.

Among the most delightfully."- informal
or the numerous L.enten gatherings %
the Younger set are rlle Friday evening
: skating parties at the Washington Bar
racks. which are usually followed by a
! supper at the Officers Club, and a little
impTOmptu dancing. Last evening one
merry party included Miss Carol New
berry. daughter OF the former Secretary
Of the Navy, Miss Esther Denny, Miss
Laura Wells, Miss kibbey Miss Kes -
ser, the Misses Downing. Miss Finley
and a number OF the younger officers
stationed al the pa IRA cks, all enthlIsi-
astic devOtees of this eXhilirating sport.
Music is furnished during the evening
by the Engineer Band of the barracks
Mrs Frank L Denny and Mrs Jack
Story, who have been spending the last
ten days AT Bedford Springs. Pa. have
returned 10 the Capital
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
JUDGE |. r. WHITLEY
CALLS TO SEE TAFT
Was Formerly Jurist in Extrater-
ritOrial Court in
Shanghai.

I.ebbeus r. Whitley. once Judge Of the
United States extraterritorial court At
Shanghai, China, who stuck to his
post on the edge Of the world when ne
was the object Of attack from all
sides. and who came out first in the
battle. came from New York 90 Wash
iugton To see president Taft today.
Judge Whitley resigned mis- position i'm
China several months ago. and a Wash
ingtonian. Rufus ID. Tnayer. was an
pointed by President Roosevelt to sue
coed him.
Judge Whitley IS engaged in practiciug
law in New York He said he just
came down 10 pay his respects 20 the
new President
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
AT HONE

Mrs. William Austin WeIch will be at
home Tuesday, March Is, at the Cora,
3267 y street
Mrs. DalzeU, wife Of Representative
Dalzell Of Pennsylvania. win receive
this afternoon from TO O'Clock, at
1903 New Hampshire avenue. assisted by
Mrs H Clay Evans, wife Of former
United States consul general to London
Mrs. Appleton p. Clark. r.. OF 1852
Lanier place. VIII receive informally the
remaining Saturdays IN March
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mr.. Hall represented his State on the
floor committee of the inaugural ball,
and Mrs. Hall was one of the hand
soonest women in the large contingent
OF out-of-town guests present at the
ball. Her gown was an imported model
Of filmy white chiffon over soft white
satin. pailletted in opalescent seouins.
with touches OF gold on the bodice. and
diamond ornaments.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
VISITING IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
AFTER AN EXTENDED TOUR
ON CONTINENT.

Mr.. and Mrs VI. o. Hall OF Mohall.
y. d, are spending a few weeks in
Washington before returning - their
home in North Dakota. from a visit 10
Cuba the Isle OF Pines. and other
Southern resorts. They have recently
completed an extensive tour Of this con-
tinent and Europe. having visited every
place in the Western hemisphere except
Alaska.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
ARE YOU READY?

The chance for which you have waited
long
May come before you lie down to-
night
Are YOU ready2
Have YOU learned your part, is your
courage strong,
Are your muscles hard. is your armOr
bright
And your purpose steady
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
DEADLOCK FORCES
MINERS TO ACTION
Continued from FIRST page

Mine Workers OF America governing
the anthracite coal region
Considerable friction and fractional
feeling has developed among the min
ers' delegates The old fiSht between
Lewis and Mitchell mas its echo in Fhe
haif-heaTted support given the lew
president by some OF the delegates
Instance Of Friction.
As an instance. OF thin. t-ere zpe the
conflicting stories Of whas h<ypNned
during Yesterdays session win fle op-
orators. One of the miners slssssmmit~
tee made the statement last nigAt. that
Lewis had told the operators tAat he
would lend his influence to have all
the miners demands dropped and the
three-year agreement accepted, If the
one demand for recognition Of the
union were granted. Lewis eIAphaticsI-
" denied having made such a PROPOSE
= know the man Who gave cut that
: statement and l wish yCa would "a
10 him and tell him, for ne THAT ne
lied" said Lewis 20 newspapGr repre-
senJatiVes today
Feeling Runs High
Feeling ran high aUeOES the mea who
gathered today 10 prepare the gay for
the coming convention of nine workers.
Ihe war splflI WAS pA~IiliS - eElocH-e-
and it is certain that were this body
OF men empowered to deciGe ehe ques-
tion Of peace or strike. the great ma
jority would today declare in favor OF =
determined stand for all their demands
no matter what the cost The <euSer
OF the convention IS not expected 70 De
much more cbnciIiatOTy.
Some Of the more conservative miners
are advocating the continuance OF work
I without signing an agreement OF any
kind As the operators refuse TO reCoc-
/ uize the miners as an Organization. sev
/ can continue 10 work a.ter April pitpe-
/ " as employees and await more favOs-
! sbie time 10 strike for their demands.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs. A. II. Collins. Of the Coywood.
entertained at dinner last evening in
honor or Mrs. r L. Lawrence. OF Kew
port, Ky. The guests invited 10 meet
them were Mr.. and Mrs J. ". Lyons.
Mr. and Mrs. Heinecke. Mrs D. A
Ofner, OF ST. Louis. and Miss Francis
Logan, Of Norfolk. Va
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Hostess at Luncheon.
Mrs. !. g. Fremont, Of r street, was
hostess at luncheon yesterday. Her
guests were Mrs. Julian James, Mrs
Henry Cleveland Perkins, Mrs. Arthur
lee Mrs. EmmOus, Mrs Hunt Slater,
Mrs G. A Williams, Mrs Wesson-
Miss Maurv. and Miss Woodruff Mrs
Frau- ont viii receive informally this
afternoon after + @ clock.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

adapt itself quickly to the extraordi-
nary financial necessities which war
may impose.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

La Belle France. with a bond issue
Of 81, OO0. 600 to meet her expenses OF
1909 faces another deficit OF 345.O0O, 900
for 1910, to say nothing OF $37, 10000 in
vowed in old-age pension schemes. sdll
more money Is needed 10 reclaim her
navy from the inefhciency OF many
scandals Yet the talk IS all of raising
more money by new taxes instead Of
cutting according 20 the cloth IN hand
Uncle sam could learn something from
his fair neighbor If he chose
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
Change Made in Mode Of
Procedure at Official
Function.
WILL ENTERTAIN
WITH A MUSICALE
Cards Are Issued by Danish Min
lister and Countess
MOltke.

Apropos Of the usual changes
brought about by each new Admins
tration, Il is interesting TO note the
innovation in the mode OF procedure
at the first official function Of the
Taft regime yesterday afternoon.
when the President and Mrs. Taft re-
ceived the foreign ENJOYS and repre-
sentatives and their families at the
White House.
Entering the White House at the
east entrance. the guests were con-
Quoted first to the East Room, instead
OF going direct TO the Blue Room.
where they We're received by the Sec
rotary of State and Mrs Knox, as
sisted by the Assistant Secretary of
State, Huntington Wilson, and the
Second and Third Assistant Score
taries. Mr.. Adee and Williams Phil
lips
When the entire company had assem-
bled the Secretary of State and Mrs
Knox proceeded to the Blue Room, ac-
companied by the dean of the Diplo-
matte Corps, the Italian Ambassador
and Baroness Mayor des Planches, who
were the first to greet the hosts The
Secretary OF State then made the intro
auctions TO the President and Mrs. Taft,
ard when the last guest had been pre-
scented, tea was served in the state din
mg-rOOm, Mrs. Huntington Wilson. wife
OF the AsSiSta Mt Secretary of State: and
Mrs. Lewis More, sister Of Mrs Taft,
presiding at the table. The floral dec
oTations we're unusually attractive. con
sisting of a large centerpiece of pale
pink roses and Easter lilies.
Mrs. Taft received her guests wearing z
handsome gown of old rose satin,
with deep yoke Of cloth OF gold, and
1 the bodice embroidered in gold. Mrs
Knox wore becoming costume Of sill
yer gray charmeuse satin. with touches
OF silver embroidery ard Mrs Hunting
/ ton Wilson wore black chiffon over
White satin with black picture hat
Tho Danish Minister and Countess
MOltke have cards out for a musicals
tomorrow afternoon at the legation, on
upper Sixteenth street. at which thu
artist OF the occasion Will be z ceIe-
bratcd Danish 'cellist. Herman Sandbv.
The program will include several So
I lectiOns from Schumann, and also some
Scandina Wan folksOnE Of tho artists
own composition Nine Sandy will
accompany her husband on the piano.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Now it is an orchestra which Is 20
make It's home in the new auditorium
Enough uses have been found for fl 10
build three auditOriums. Only waits
now on a plain. matter-of-fact, hard
headed calculation that the investors
can make money out Of il.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Some fine shad have been caught fifty
miles down the river From the prices
charged in the restaurants, the fisher
men must have rue all the way here
with en-.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Wyoming and Arkansas are TO have
the honor OF giving names TO two $4,000
ton battieShips. We can undo rstand
about Arkansas, all right. She makes a
gallant struggle TO keep her head above
the water the year around. But we're
kind o. stuck az to Wyoming.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Major and Mrs Downey were among
those entertaining parties al dinner
last evening.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Don't be selfish reads an advertise
ment. May be aimed At the House In
sureents for wanting the right TO cast
their own votes.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

is the free breakfast table TO follow
the Republican antipathy for bond
issues into innocuous desletude2
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
Miss Elkins Entertains.

Miss Katherine Elkins entertained a
small company informally at dinner
last evening
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs John ". Lyons will be hostess
a luncheon in honor or Mrs R /
Lawrence OF Newport. KY, and Mrs.
l. A Ofner, Of St Louis, on Monday,
March Is
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
WILL YOU HELP !?

There is still needed for the three charities $4,000
These Charities the poor their and
deem beggars compel Sinking husbands support taer families
find employment for those ohe children for school, and
them from improper homes medical for the
dgnt sick appeal careful
trying to do the best possible thin" for each family
Small contributions cordially appreciated number
indispensable the Is TO proceed
%
will be promptly acknowledge.
Justice David j. Brewer Corcoran Thom.
Milton L. Allies, William p Sturgeon,
Bcrlner =. g.. Newc
Scott c. Bone T. Francis Riggs
Walter G.. CIephane, George TruesdeI.
Edison. Mrs IIerhnt
Mrs William Corcoran Eusus, s. w.
William F. Guide, ". Richardson,
Archibald Hopkins G F. SwartzeH
ennenJ Jennings, NJ. / Well
A. Iisncr, J.. B. Iarner.
r. Mclean, Mrs EIlen Spencer Nlussey.
Mrs. II. b. F. Mcfarland II. Rudolph.
Arthur d. Marks William Rives,
Freder Cen Foruood
homas c.. Moves, A + Bates
Edgar D. Shaw, DIR Robert Reybun
B. Wilson
Howard Reside, Members Of the Commit
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Miss Julia Fremont. daughter Of Mrs
J. 9. Fremont, who has Deen spending
some time in New York. will return IL
Washington within a few days
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs Charles Anderson. Of Cincinnati
sister Of Mrs. Taft, who has been the
guest Of Mrs Nicholas Anderson Tor
the last week, has gone TO the White
House Yesterday 10 be the guest Of the
President and Mrs. Taft for several
DAYS.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
AN URGENT APPEAL

ESPONSE TO the appeals published by tn finance
ated
ton and the tuberculosis but by
NON s-srfcie
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
Tea and Sale.

Tea and Sale.
"a tea and sale VIII be held at the
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Club,
81 G street northwest, Thursday after
noon, March %. by the WOmen's Army
and Navy League for the benefit OF the
club. Mrs. Aulick Palmer. chairman Of
the club committee is in charge OF the
tea
One Of the special lines of work taken
up by the league is the maintenance OF
this clubhouse for enlisted men. Tick
cts can be obtained from Mrs. Alfred
Taylor. zoos . street.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Among those from Washington sail
ing on the steamer KONG Albert, OF the
North German Lloyd line, today from
New York tO~Naples and Genoa, We're
Mr. and Mrs. j. i. BrOde, Miss Grace
Parfet. Mr.. and Mrs. c. H Snow, and
Chester \ Snow
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs Bsyard entertained party az
dinner last evening IN compliment 70
the swedish Minister and Nine. de
L.agerCTantZ
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

The Misses Mellon. of the Connecticut
are spending some time at Palm Beach
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

The AssistaRt Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop were
among the dinner hosts of last evening
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs Kean and Miss kean. of Wash
incton. are guests AT the Hotel WOlcOtt,
New York city, for several days
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Charles E Whitehead and Miss
s. +. Bunker. OF Washington, are
guests at the Hotel Chalfonte, Atlantic
City, N }.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mr. and Mrs. James O,CpnneI az
Dorchester. Mass. announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Mary Cecilia,
70 James Bennett Kelly. Of Washington,
formerly of Boston
Miss O'ConneH is A sister or Repre-
sentative Joseph F. O'COnneiL
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs Isham Hornsby entertained at a
luncheon OF sixteen covers today IN
her residence on I street
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Col. and Mrs. A. r. RanGie have left
Washington. and are spending several
weeks al Palm Beach.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

The Naval Attache OF the French En-
bassy and Nine. de Blanpre will leave
Washington Tuesday Tor France, whore
Lieutenant Commander de BIaupre has
been placed in command OF a French
battleShip.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Frank = Moorhead entertained
a small company informally al luncheon
today in her home on Connecticut ave
hue. Among the guests were Miss Hell
en- Hunt Miss Buchanan. Miss Esther
Denny, Miss Alice Nandergrift Miss
Chew, and AIiss Lillian Chew.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

The Second Secretary Of the Brazilian
Embassy and Nine. r. I. Chermont are
making plans 10 leave washington
early IN April for an absence of several
weeks in Europe.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13
Entertain at Dinner.

Former Senator and Mrs John p.
Henderson entertained AT dinner last
evening in honor OF the Vice President
and Mrs. Sherman. The guests invited
to meet them were the French Ambas-
sador anC Nine. JUsserand. the Alter
ney General George w. Wickersham
and his sister. Lady Hatfield: Senator
and Mrs. Elkins, Ex-senator and Mrs.
Dryden: the Spanish minister. Mr. Pima:
Miss Flora Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs Eu-
gene Van Rensselaer,, Representative
and Mrs. Barthold, th- Postmaster Gen
eral, Frank II. Hitchcock: Mr.. and Mrs
William p. Emo. Mrs. Pullman, Mrs
Benedict. Miss Boardman. Mrs. Henry
Emo. OF New York: Mr. Skybak. Cen
eraI Miles, Representa- tive Lowering, and
John p. Henderson, If.
The Washington times., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Switzerland and the Misses
Switzerland, who have recently returned
10 Washington from a tour around the
world have taken an apa rtment at
Stoneleigh Court for a few weeks until
their house on y street is ready for
OCcupdncy-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-14

II. G. Wells tells of an old fisherman
who was out rowing in his boat one
DAY, when motor canoe sprung 4
leak near him, and immediately sank.
To the indignation of the canoe s oc-
eupants. the old man paid no heed to
them, but rowed calmly on his way,
Serenely putting at his clay pipe. How
ever, the wrecked canoeists managed TO
swim to him and as they clambered to
his boat one sputtered angrily: econ
found you. why didn you lend us a
hand? Didn't YOU see We were sink
ing The old fisherman took the pipe
out of his mouth and stared in aston
ishment. "Blest,' he said, elf I
didn t think We wuz one O. them new
tangled submarines"