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The Washington times., 1909-12-15
TIP. O'CONNOR PAYS A VISIT
TO WASHINGTON.

That distinguished Irishman, Thomas
Power O'Connor, is visiting the Ma
tional Capital. He is the house guest
while here of Thomas F. Walsh, and
is meeting with President TAFT,
Speaker Cannon, and many of the men
of distinction in official and Congress
sional circles. His mission to this
country is to raise funds for the Irish
parliamentary party, and when ne sails
this week for England he will carry
with him about $4,000, raised for the
cause which ne represents.
Mr.. o'Connor is known "a great
leader in the movement to raise Ireland
from the position to which she has
been depressed. But he is something
more than that. honorable as it Is TO be
fighting at the head of the Irish cause.
He is a strong force in the Liberal
party of Great Britain. He is not only
champion of the oppressed of Ireland
hut he is one of the Irishmen who per
ccive clearly that in the present bud
get fight the interests of the Irish and
the Liberals lie along the same path.
lie is for a system of government in
England wherein there will be full
responsibility to the people and where
in the power OF the land-owning classes
will be minimized, at least not as great
% il now is. He perceives that in the
Loyd-George program there Is a
promise of relief alike for the poor
people OF Ireland and of England. He
saws he believes the Liberals viii win
in this contest. and that if they do
i will be the end of the present power
OF the house of lords, home rule viii
be adopted with a rush, and the people
OF Ireland will be free people.
Il is unfortunate that not all Irish
lien are able to take the broad and
enlightened view of the budget fight
mat Mr.. O'Connor takes of it. If they
6id, there would be small question OF
tire outcome. His visit here suggests
another thing. and that is that the
members OF our own Congress can find
10 more profitable field of study and
contemplation than the one now pre-
sentcd in Great Britain. Especially
saould our standpatters on the tariff
and the inveterate foes of the income
tax make the English situation a sub
ject for their meditations.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
FORMER SECRETARY SHAW
AGAINST CENTRAL BANK.

Former Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie NJ. Shaw has delivered an ad-
dress at indianapolis in which he takes
strong ground against the establish
ment of central bank. Mr.. Shaw's
speech promises TO attract no end Of
attention. In fact, it is doing SO al
ready. and is looked on in some quar-
ters a. the strongest presentation of
the arguments against the central
bank that has been made.
Mr. Shaw declares that a central
bank would clothe the Steel trust or
the Standard Oil monopoly, or both,
with the power to expand or contract
the currency, thus enabling them to
make or break railroads, insurance
companies. and other corporations at
will. He says the proposed bank is a
scheme to centrslize the financial in
terests of the country and place them
in the hands of Morgan, Rockefeller,
and the rest of the moneyed group.
The former Secretary of the Treas
ury has broken squarely with Senator
Aldrich, despite the fact he used to
be freely accused of being in close
relations with the Aldrich section of
the Republican party. His pronounce
ment against the central bank is likely
to be felt seriously by the advocates Of
this plan. Mr.. Shaw is recognized as
one of the most effective speakers in
the country. There are few men in the
United States who are his peers when
it comes to making an argument before
an average audience. He has reputa-
ton for that style of speaking on
financial subjects that appeals to the
public. That he should come out
against the central bank at this time
and show a disposition to wage wal
on it is likely to prove large obstacle
in the way of Mr.. Aldrich and the
monetary commission, and make the
task they have undertaken, that OF
converting the country to the wisdom
of a great central financial Institution
hard enough task at best, all the
harder Such speech as Mr.. Shaw''
is likely 10 make more enemies for
the central bank than all the sup
porters for it gained by Mr.. Aldricf
in his recent Western trip.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
THE CASE Or SECRETARY
WILSON.

II isn't possible to recall just when
the enterprise of dislOcating Secretary
d Agriculture Wilson from his situa
ton in the Cabinet circle was in
sugurated There were suggestions
during the Mckinley Administration,
but nobody ever took them seriously.
The l6ng era of. Rooseveltism was
illumined from time 10 time by the
definite announcement that the Secre-
tsry was about 10 retire. The an
n0uncement was always a good item for
the issue in which it appeared; it al
ways received effective denial in the
next.
But never was cansrd so cheerful,
- nmisble, SO persistent. The story
would turn up again, fresh as spring
smiling. srrsyed in new circumstance
and detail. within a month; and again
II would be retired with another posi-
o. tive denial
Quite recently it has been more de-
tcrmined and insistent than of yore
and its period seems 10 have been
permanently reduced to about one
week. But the denial works just as
earnestly. Just a. accurately. as ever
The Secretary isn't going 10 resign
and nobody is going TO ask him tC
resign.
There il no very obvious reason why
Secretary Wilson should be regarded
rs disposed 10 retire. He has stuck q
his post longer than any other man II
the history Of the Government ever
held Cabinet place. He found hi
department a poor apology, and ha'
bull; IT up to be the greatest govern
mental fundamentally Of its kind il
the world. and vastly the most popu
lar department in our Government
Tie has earned a place such as few
mon have ever held in this or an,
other government To retire Wilson
means 90 assume the responsibility 70
finding man who can fill the grea
place he has made; and where is tn
man? The difficulty Of finding hin
viii be more apparent when one cast
about 10 locate the individual.
The TACT is. that Secretary Wilson i
siill building, developing, improving
strengthening, the department whicI
h practically founded. He knows hoy
TO do it because for more than twelv
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
CONCERTS
TO BE HEARD HERE
Musical Director, Popular in
Washington, Will Return
With Band.

To hundreds who heard Easter before
last the concert given at the BeIascu
Theater by the Euery Band. the an
nogncement that Charming EIlery. Of
Chicag CO. is IN Washington preparing
for a series Of concerts. which he will
give here in February. vii Ibe received
with pleasure.
Mir. Ellery is founder of the band
which bears his name. This organiza-
ton, consisting of fifty pieces. has for
ten years held a large place in the heart
Of Americas music loving public, hav-
ing made tours from New York TO Los
Angeles, and from Winnipeg 70 Calves
ton. At the AIaska-Y ulxOn-Pacific Ex-
position the Ellery Band achieved great
popularity.
The EIlery Band does not con6ne itself
to military music. but renders as FIR
ished programs OF classical music as
any orchestra would give
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Army and Macy
SerUice Orders
ARMY.

Captain TILMAN CAMPBELL. Third
Field Artillery, is detailed 10 an q
vacancy in tho subsistence depart
ment, 10 take effect January IS. 1916
vice Captain WILLARD D. NEW
BILL, COmmissary. who is relieved
from detail in that department and
Is assigned 60 she Third Field Ar
rillery. 10 take effect that date.
First Lieutenant LEO B. DANNENII.-
LER, Eleventh Infantry. will pro-
coed 10 his home preparatory 10 his
retirement from active service.
Captain GEORGE p. HEARD. Medical
CONS, is honOrably discharged from
the service Of the United States, with
one years pay.
Cartain LEWIS n. RAND. Corps Of
Engineers. is relieved from duty IN
der the Department Of Commerce
and Labor i'm connection with the
lighthouse board
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

in the United States live in "dry"
territory, and that 40 per cent of the
area of the country is dry" More
than that, he declares that the arid
region is going to keep right on in
creasing at the rate of State a year
until the entire country has lined up
against the saloon.
It is made very plain by the Stats
tics of the subject, that the consump-
tion of liquors is not decreasing at any
thing like the same rate that the num-
Der of saloons is being reduced. The
fight in this country is primarily a
contest against the saloon, not against
the use of liquor. Perhaps there will
come a time when the same sentiment
which now gives power to the anti
saloon movement will turn in favor
of prohibition of more absolute kind f;
but today the saloon is the primary
object of the crusade. As an institu-
tion it is widely regarded, and by a
constantly increasing number of people,
to be undesirable The Anglo-SaXon
doesn't seem able to make his drink
ing establishments unobjectionable.
The Teuton manages to drink his
beer and be sociable and amiable about
it. But in England the movement for
the reform or the suppression of the
drinking house is only less striking
as a social symptom. than in this coun-
try. 1t is so because the saloon in
England, like the saloon in America
has got itself completely at outs with
the best sentiment of the community
Apparently unable TO recognize
wherein its weaknesses lie. the saloon
has gone ahead in the old way, un-
mindful of the new attitude toward it
and the result is that the crusaders are
gaining ground in way that makes
their movement one of the most re
markable of our times.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

years he has been the car of the
establishment. He ought to be left
where he Is, and there is no reason
to doubt that President Taft wants
him to remain. Just why the retire
ment rumor should be so eager and
vociferous. so entirely reckless, so I'M
appreciative of the humor of its own
activities, is one of the mysteries of
Washington. 1t really ought to retire
from circulation.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
THE NATION AND THE
LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

The array of facts which the anti
saloon league presents in support of
its claim that it is fast gaining ground
IN its war against the saloon is Ger
tainly most impressive. The American
public has plainly reached the con
clusion that the saloon as an institu-
tion in this country is undesirable. 1t
must be decidedly amended, or else it
will fall lower and lower in the esti-
mate of the community, and sooner or
later will be practically put out OF
business.
Superintendent Baker of the league
in an address in Washington, has
pointed out that about half the people
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
For Feminine Readers

so you call this new style OF shoe
the affinity"
Yes m. You viii notice that the soles
are mates. Louis Star.
A woman writer says that personal
adornment is not everything Very true
Nature has 10 supply al least one per
Cent.-Chicago News.
Now that CorneiIs race suicide stats
tician has figured it out that 10y the year
2059 there will be no more babies, deal
ers in Co-carts will have 10 begin TO
make hay while the EtOrk hies.-Cmaha
BeG.
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The San Francisco Board Of Education
PROPOSES to use hot air in the schools.
Does this mean that the directors are
10 make more frequent visits and longer
speeches Nevada State Journal.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Miss Adelaide Heath
Makes Bow This Evening

An interesting debutante of the sea
son, who viii make her formal bow to
society this afternoon, is Miss Adelaide
Heath. who will be presented at a large
tea by her godmother. Miss ClementiEe
Smith. at the latters beautiful, old
fashioned home in II street
Miss Heath is the granddaughter Of
the late Surgeon General J. K. Barnes.
g.. 6. A, and makes her home with her
grandmother. Mrs. J. K Barnes. Mrs
Barnes is somewhat of an invalid. how
ever, and therefore Miss Smith Will act
as chaperon for her goddaughter this
season.
Miss Clementine Smith will be unable
TO receive this afternoon. as she has not
vet entirely recovered from the effects
of a recent accident. but her sister. Miss
Sallie Smith, will act as hostess in her
stead.
Receiving with Miss Smith and Miss
Heath will be Mrs. William CorCoran
Hi, niece OF the hostess A number OF
debutantes who will also assist are Miss
Dora Clover. Miss Gladys Hinckley, Miss
SOphy Downing, Miss Anne Gleaves.
Miss martha Bowers. and Miss Burton,
daughter of Bishop Burton Of Ken
lucky, who is visiting in Washington.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
What's on the Program
Tonight in Washington

Concert by Fifteenth Cavalry Orches-
ira. Fort MyCr. 8 p. m.
Esperanto Society OF washington, Y. NJ.
c. A. .. m.
Annual meeting District OF Columbia
Library Association. Public Library.
SIS =. IN.
Mass meeting 10 arrange testimonial for
Commissioners mcfarland and West
New Willard, p. IN.
Gridiron club, in a body, will attend
Dockstader's Minstrels. a, the Be
lasco.
Sons Of American Revolution. monthly
meeting at Rauschers; program OF
~ speeches and buffet luncheon; s
y o'clock.
Cat Show, National Rifles Amory.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

NatiOnai-Maude Adams i'm what
Every Woman Knows" S.15 p. IN.
Belasco-Dockstader's Ministries, sd
y. IN.
Columbia-Elsie Ferguson I'm Such a
Little Queen Sis p. N.
Chase Charlottesville, Sis p. m.
Academy" Convict 999." S:l5 p. m.
Gayety-"Merry Whirl," Sis y. m.
Lyceum-.' Moulin Rouge Bu-lesquers, %
S.l5 y. m.
Maiestic-Moving pictures and vaude-
vile.
CThe Times will be pleased TO announce
meetings and entertainments In this col
umn. Write OF phone announcements.J
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS

Arrived-Tacoma and LeOnidas at
Bluchelds, Hall. TruXton. Whipple. Paul
Jones Perry, Preble. Hopkins, Colds
borough. and Lawrence at Mare Island
Marlborough at Key West. Tennessee
and Washington al Shanghai. Maryland
and Colorado at Kobe. South Dakota
and California at Yokohama. and
Princeton at Acapulco.
Sailed-Birminsham and Salem from
Provineetown FOR Hampton Roads.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Tea and Candy
Sale For Charity.

The tea and candy sale. which is TO
be held at the home Of Mrs. Fitch ana
Mrs. Chester, 1894 and 1886 X street. on
Friday afternoon, from to O'Clock.
under the auspices of the board of lady
visitors Of the Columbia Hospital is for
the benefit OF the free wards Of the
hospital. The board Of lady visitors.
who are particularly interested, and who
will assist at the tea are:
Mrs. Emile A. Fitch, president, Mrs.
Charles Poor, vice president; Mrs. J.
W MacMUrray. secretary: Mrs. W l..
Bavley. Mrs. Borden, Mrs. \. X CaprOu.
Mrs. G. NJ. Chester. Mrs. Frank Cosby.
Mrs McCreary. Nine. Sophie Radford
DO Mcissner. Mrs. Frederick J.. Moore,
Mrs. Charles +. Parker. Mrs RiNey.
Mrs w y. Souter Mrs. Harriet Stick
ney. Mrs. L. L. Tanner, Mrs. Williams,
Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson, and Miss Law
renee.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
The Young Lady Across the Way

The 20 II n &
lady across the
nay says she
san in the pa
per that a gen
tIemdH had Just
paid $4,000
for a seat on
the Mem York
stock exchange
and wasn't it
terrible hon eX-
frdpagdHt peO-
pie ~ ere in
NeV York but
of course she
suppose d it
meant a box
for the season.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Mr.. MacMurray
Host At Dinner Party.

John Van Antwerp MacMurray, sec
ond secretary Of the embassy i'm St
Petersburg. who has been spending some
time in Washington. the guest of his
mother and sisters. was host at a sup
per party last evening. The guests
were Miss Langhtt, Miss Murray, Miss
Harvard. Lieutenant Rockwell. Iieuten-
ant Sultan, and Christian Hemmick. Of
Pittsburg. Mrs. MacMurray chaperoned
the party.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Dinner Party
Given By NJ and Mrs. Johnston.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Marion John
ston were among the dinner hosts Of
last evening
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. HOwser have
issued cards for an afternoon recep-
ton. at their residence, 2351 Eighteenth
street. when they will present their
daughter, Miss Marie Louise HOwser
Mrs. j. NauNcchten Olcott. who
spent several DAYS i'm Washington last
week. the guest of RTigadier General
land Mrs. Sharpe. has returned TO New
York. Mrs. OlCOtt will not return to
Washington until the first of the year.
when she viii take an apartment for
the season.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick P Lilley Visiting Parents
Of Latter After Honeymoon Tour of the Orient
Miss yDonaldsonLauch
viii Be introduced to
Society Today.
Presentation to Be Made by
Grandmother, Mrs. Robert
Bruce Donaldson.

Mrs. Robert Bruce Donaldson will
present her granddaughter. Miss Lucy
Donaldson LAUGH. to Washington so
ciety this afternoon at a large reception
from 4 70 o'clock, at her residence on
Sixteenth street
Assisting Mrs Donaldson and the
debutante in doing the honors OF the
occasion viii be Mrs. George d. Web
Der, Of New York; Mrs Arthur Burt,
and Mrs. Harvey Murray, who viii pre-
side in the dining room.
q group Of young girls who Will as
sist VIII include Miss Marjorie Weber,
OF New York. Miss LAUGHS house
guest; Miss Alice Bouteu. Miss Marie
Louise Howser. Miss Nina Van Ars-
dale. Miss Anita Burt, Miss Mona Muir
ray, and Miss Mary Stead.
Miss LAUGH viii wear a girlish frock
OF white Chiffon over pale pink satin.
and will carry pink roses. Mrs. Don
aidsons gown viii be Of gray satin.
A supper for the receiving party and
a number of additional men will follow
the tea.
Miss Jean Cosby was hostess AT a
bridge tea yesterday AFTERNOON. Mrs.
Eldridge JOrdon and Miss Cdnrad pre-
sided at the daintily appointed tea table.
Mrs Langford
Leaves Washington.
Mrs. Matte Langford. Of Atlanta
Ga, who has spent part Of the winter
as the guest Of Mrs. Louis Newmyer,
OF the Avon apartment. returned to her
home Monday
Mrs. r. Wallerstein. OF Richmond.
VIII spend the winter in Washington.
and viii reside at the NOnquitt apart
Mrs. NJ. Behrend. OF Germantown. Pa.
Thirteenth street.
Mrs. ShOenacle, of Philadelphia. is the
guest Of her mother. Mrs l. Goldman.
The NeishbOrhoOd Club was enter
tanned last evening by Mrs NJ New
myer. of the Tulane apartment. The
members present were Mrs. B. Drey-
fuss, Mrs. Addie Sigmund, Mrs Never
Stern, Mrs. Al Sigmund. and Mrs D.
l. Engel-
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

The death of General Dudley, author
OF the famous "hlocks-cf-hve" letters.
is announced. LIE many another man,
General Du5ley's chief offense IN the
eyes Of these higher up seems 10 have
consisted i'm getting found out.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

An Indiana editor has been caught
stealing meat and groceries. He laid it
to whisky and the court gave him
fourteen wears. He should have laid It
70 the increased cost Of living.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Miss Christian
Visits Wilson Home.

The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Huntington Wilson have as their
house guest for a few days Miss Chris
tian. Of Richmond. Va.
Mrs. Wilson viii receive on Monday,
and Will observe Mondays at home
throughout the season
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Mrs. William Wheatley entertained a
party at bridge yesterday afternoon in
honor of Dor house guest. Miss Marion
Smith, Of Paris.
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DR. and Mrs Duncan McKlm were
hosts al dinner party last evening IN
compliment 10 the Swiss Minister and
Madame Ritter.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

The more the visit of Scnor Enrique
Creel of Mexico is studied. the more
clear il appears that this Government
should nay no attention 10 it. Mexico
is trying apparently 70 smooth the path
Of President Zelaya, who is charged
with the murder Of American citizens
If Secretary Knoxs invectiVe against
Zelaya was justified in the first place,
he can do little else than show Senior
Creel the door in polite but firm fash
Ion.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Mrs. Glover
Presides At Tea Table.

Mrs. Richardson Clover. Mrs. c. c.
Glover. and Miss Bessie Kibbey will
preside at the tea table.
The debutante viii wear a dainty
frock of white chiffon and satin. and
Miss Smith will wear .raisin-coIored
satin, effectively trimmed in silver.
The house will be prettily adorned for
the occasion with pink roses and ferns
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

The reception rendered TO Major Rich
ard Sylvester by the Chamber Of Com
meTce was a deserved testimonial of
regard 10 the head OF the Metropolitan
police force. He has earned this honor.
lie has done much TO give Washington
an excellent police service and he has
been accorded the unusual, IN fact Un-
precedented, distinction Of being eleven
times elected the head Of the Interna-
tionaI Association OF Chiefs OF Police
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

man embassy staff. entertained a party
at dinner last evening. His guests were
the military attache Of the German en-
bassy, Major Won Livoniuss the naval
attaChe, Commander RetZmann; Baron
Won HardenDroek, Mr. Won Stumm. Mr.
Won Prittwitz. ali Of the embassy STAFF:
Baron Demeter Hye, Of the Austrian
embassy, and Jonkheer de Beaufort, Of
the Netherlands legation
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

The increasing number OF protests
against the corporation tax makes It
more certain than ever that this piece
Of legisla alton will have a rocky road
TO travel It is certain that a straight
out income tax measure. which this
law was designed 10 prevent. would not
have encountered more stringent tests
in the courts by its opponents.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

Another warship is ordered 10 Mic
araEua. This time. 81 is a battleship.
Now II some small gunboat will make
a noise that resembles an attack on Ze-
Iaya, we viii feel satisfied.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
White House Callers.

Chief Justice Fuller.
Representatives Good of Iowa
Smith Of Iowa.
Dawson of Iowa.
Kennedy OF Iowa.
IIaugen Of Iowa.
Kendall of Iowa.
Jameson Of Iowa
hubbard OF Iowa.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

Tay Paw O'Connor and Speaker Can
non enjoyed meeting each other. but not
because their opinions on public matters
have any relation.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15

Senator Carter. accompanied by his
son. left washington this morning
aboard the Dolphin for Panama
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Notable Guests
At Orchestra Performance.

The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
and the Minister from the Netherlands
and Nine. Loudon were among those
who attended the performance at the
New National Theater last evening.
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Mrs. Lawrence 8. Heap entertained
at luncheon today in honor OF her moth
or, Mrs. George NJ. Beale. The addition
al guests were Mrs. Raymond =. Rodg-
ers. Mrs. Schley, Mrs. Peirce Cosby. and
Mrs. Clabaush.
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Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers, who has
been spending some time in New York,
returned to Washington last evening.
Mrs. Charles Wheeler has issued cards
for a tea for young people on Friday.
December II, at her home, 1909 Six
teenth street.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Stockton have
as their guests for the holidays their
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs
Ainsworth Parker Of Baltimore, and
their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Stockton. of New York.
The Washington times., 1909-12-15
Mrs. Butler
EnteTtains Mrs. Ballinger.

Mrs. Richard Butler entertained a
party al luncheon yesterday In honor Of
Mrs BaUinger. wife Of the Secretary OF
the Interior. The additional guests
were Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Corcoran Hill,
Mrs. John p. Story. Mrs. Curtis. Mrs.
Symons, Mrs. Rixey, Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs.
MCGOWAN. Mrs Charles Wood, and Miss
woodruff