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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Gas and Sympathy.

TO tho Editor OF The washington Times:
In reading Counsel COldtEDrough's ad-
dress before the COngress6o nal investi-
eating committee, I was especially
struck with the following. viz: I'VE are
not wanting tgvhatever may be said or
thought 70 the contrars) IN sympathy
for our friends and customers, nor at
tempting 10 minimize their equities"
I do not know anything about how
the washington Gas Light Company
feels toward its friends" but I DO
know that they are hard upon. unfair
to, and unreasonable with their Gus
toners"
They claim TO lave 1000 customers
whose accounts average less than s. per
month. Why do they require stand
ing deposit OF SO each from hundreds
OF poor people whose accounts average
considerably les than s. ana never
reach $ per month, when they know
that this extra or overdepOsit IS a hard
ship upon these. people; when they know
that these people are actually in need
Of this extra IS, which the company has
no legal moral, equitable or sym
pathetic" right 20 hold back from them
after # has been ascertained that the
accounts ne ger exceeded s. Per month";
So far eis my experience and the
experience of some Of my friends goes,
the company has no conception OF
either equity or sympathy ." but is
unreasonable and arbitrary &C the point
OF stubbQrnness.
a customer using g or s. wossh Of
gas per month. and never as much as $
worth per month, IS required by the
company TO keep on deposit with IL
so as security for the payment OF the
= or g. II the customer r-zzas an
application 10 have his depes-- EItrs ID
10 S. the company. without az, I'D
whatever 10 the customers rights in the
matter. and without any reEar1 what
ever 90 equity or Sympathy" and
without giving any satisfactOr2- reason
OF explanation. arbitrarily refJ4ses the
application They simply say that you
WI have 70 leave SO with them or
else set no gas
It IS not. necessary 20 take I'D other
items at an. This matter OF unreason-
able deposit requirement. disposes Of
: the equity claim of ar. CoIdsborough
{ and shows that the gas company has
Z no more ''syn1pa thy for the peopIe Of
I Washington than HalIey's comet
F. II SMITH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
LET Us HAVE LIGHT on DIS
TRICT TAXES.

II conducted thoroughly and con-
scientioUsly, as 1t should be, the inves-
tigation Of the Districts taxation sys-
TEN by a subcommittee Of the House
District Committee will result in good
to Washington and to the Government.
The time is growing snort, and there
is question whether complete investi-
cation can be made before adjourn
ment- If It cannot, the investigation
should be continued through the sum-
mer OF renewed as soon as possible next
winter.
There are a number GO vitality i'm
portant questions uron which Con
gress should have light and concerning
which the people of the District should
be informed. The inquiry decided upon
Wednesday should 90 into them care
fully and bring to the surface every bit
Of information concerning them, to the
end that IN the future Congress nav
act wisely and justly in making any
changes IN the assessment and taxation
laws.
In view Of the decision to investigate
the whole taxation system, 1t is diff
cult TO understand the theory upcn
which the committee decided to report
for passage the bill providing for the
assessment for taxation Of intangible
personal property, which IS construed
to mean stocks, bonds, and mortgages.
Personal property Of this character is
exempt from assessment under the Dis
tr1ct tax laws, and it would seem to
be a wiser policy to refrain from action
on this many-sided question until the
taxation investigation is concluded.
The investigating committee should be
able to develop valuable information
on personal property assessments and
offer TO the people and to Congress
specific evidence for and against the
Inauguration of the system before final
action is taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
COLONEL ROOSEVELT AND
HIS CRAY SUIT.

It appears that Colonel Roosevelt,
after going untroubled through the
yvilds Of Africa, after a collision at
Rome in which there is a dispute as to
the honors, and after going through the
ordeal of numerous meetings with En-
perors and Kings, not TO mention many
banquets and receptions, at last ran
foul of that parsonage before whom
even the mightiest must bow In hu-
mility, the baggageman-
1t was a certainty that If the former
President kept travelling about long
enough the baggageman would get IN
his work In this case, he found the op-
portunity to do 1t In a fashion particU-
IsrIy embarrassing. By allowing the
Roosevelt trunks 20 90 astTay, he sue
ceeded IN forcing the colonel to meet
up with Danish royalty aTrayed IN a
black sombrero and a gray flannel suit
Not only did the distinguished
American guest wear a gray suit when
he called on Prince Hans and Prince
WaldemaT, but he even had to 20 10
dinner IN his unconventional attire. The
dispatches say the loss Of his black
Taiment weighed heavily on Colonel
Roosevelt and that when he greeted the
crown prince. his fist words were not
with relation 70 disarmament or those
grave problems that are supposed 10 be
discussed at such times, but these:
q want to tel you about my bag
gage"
Having had some experience IN this
business Of losing trunks, Americans
viii doubt whether the colonel ex-
pressed himself IN any such sUbdued
fashion as this. They VIII feel in
stinctively there Is something ex-
purgated-
The Danish court Is noted for its for
mality, but so far as royalty was con-
ceTned, the incident was passed of pleas
antIy- But it Is whispered some Of the
older aristocrats are not well pleased
They see IN 1t too much OF a conces-
sion TO republican institutions
American visitors at European courts
have on various occasions infringed
Upon the regulations So it is not likely
there viii be any baneful effects.
It IS to be hoped, however, the colone
viii have his trunks when he meet.
Kaiser Wilhelm, who Is something Of {
sticlller for the prophecies It may b.
just as well for him to acquire the habi
OF carrying his dress suit along IN ;
grip until he gets through the gautIe
Of royalty
The incident Of the gray suit recall
that troubled time when, Just prior {,
a reception By the Gar at St Peters
burg, William Howard Taft sent hi
best pants out to be pressed, and the
- not return Fortunately, Gen. Clar
enee Edwards was along, and, rising [,
the occasion, was able to afford relic
IN a great emergency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Miss Williams
Bride OF 0. I. Whipple.

The marriage OF Miss Marie z. WI
nams and OdelI L WhippIe took place
last evening AZ S o'clock IN St Mar
EareCS Episcopal Church, the rector
the Rev. Herbert Scott Smith, officiat-
ing in the presence OF a large gathering
OF relatives and friends
Palms, ferns and clusters OF white
spring blossoms adorned the church
for the occasion
The bride, who was given IN marriage
By David II Lea. wore a beautiful
gown OF white satin with q bertha OF
rare old rose point lace She also wore
a set Of pearls. family heirlOous. and
a pearl pendant the gift OF the bride
groom Her tulle veil was arranged
with q CCrOuet Of orange blossoms and
sweet peas
Mrs.. David NJ Lea, who was the
brides only attendant wore an import
ed robe Of duchess lace over satin with
bodice She carried shower bouquet
OF pink sweet peas and ferns
William b Whipple was best man
for his brother, and the uSLerS were
Henry Harper Whipple, another brother
Of the bridegroom. Arthur 3. Shelton.
Roland RodriCh. Oswald Camp, William
carl StOdder. and Edward Roger Finch
a recep JiOn in the home OF NIr and
Ms Lea, on East Capitol street, fol-
later IN the evening Mr- and Mrs
Whipple left Washington for a we'd
ding trip Mrs NhIpple wore a travel
ing suit OF navy blue serge with a hat
Of the same color Upon their return
they VIII be AZ home after Nay %, a.
1927 y street
EIihu Frost Of New York, enter
tanned dinner company al the Chevy
Chase Club last evening
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
c a pitaI Tales .
Cannon'S Town DRY.

INCLE JOE CANNON has about de-
cided that as a political proEnosu-
caror he IS out OF IT, He has lust sim
ped up on a wet and dry election In
Dauviile, III, the city he made famous
So certain was the Speaker that his
home city was going dry IN the recent
election that he told some OF HIS friends
who thought Of going there TO speak
that Il was no Use He said his home
folks were determined 20 have prohfbi-
ton and that outside speakers would
not change the result
Then came the announcement that
DanvilIe had gone wet by a e-zod SAFE
majority. The vote was a hook 10
Uncle Joe Not that he was in favor
Of a dry program or any kind Of pro
gram, but because he had sized I'D the
situation and forecast an entirely diff
ferent outcome
The Speaker denies that he had any
part in the election one way OF the
other. he said Il was pureI- a local
matter and that he had not mixed in
Il e fight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
CAPITAL SOCIETY AWAITS
MRS. TAFTS LAWN PARTY
Congressional Club Cancels Friday Afternoon Tea In
Difference to White House-Mrs. Hunt Slater to En-
terrain at Dinner at Pierce Mill

Mrs. Taft returned to the White
House last evening from new York
and Bryn AIawr, where she spent the
Weekend.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Taft win
be hostess at the first in a series OF
garden parties she is giving in the
White House gardens this month on
Friday afternoons.
=
On account OF the garden parties
which Mrs. Taft viii give at the White
House this month on Friday afternoons,
the Congressional Club viii discontinue
it's season Of formal entertaining on
Fridays. The club viii be open as
usual at the tea hoJr for those who
wish to be served, bur there viii be no
formal program, as has been the Gus
tom.
At the last business meeting OF the
club for the season yesterday, Mrs a
w Gregg who has been acting presi-
dent for the last three months. was
made president Mrs. Lowdeu. wife Of
Representative LOWden, third vice
president and Mrs Dickson fourth vice
president. Both accepted Office, but
wished to be excused from active ser
vice
summer from June TO November J.
Mrs. Hunt Slater viii entertain a com
pany Informally az dinrer tonight At
Pierce mill roadhouse g. Rock Creek
Park. in honor Of her guest, Miss Dag
ma Rub1ers
This IS an exceedingly popular form
OF entertainment Just at present and a
number Of informal and iupromptu par
ties are arranged most every day. the
guests either motoring or riding out 70
the mil from town
=
The First Secretary % TIE American
Embassy at Rome and Mrs John W
Garrett have arrived In this country
for six weeks visit 10 Mr. Garretts
relatives IN Baltimore. and 10 Mrs. Gar
rett's mother, Mrs b H WarGer-
They viii return 70 Rome az the first
OF July, when Mr.. Garrett viii take I'D
his duties IS charge d'amaires IN the
absence Of the ambassador. 1Ir. Leish-
man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
THE NEW-FOUND POWER OF
The HOUSE,

No better evidence Of the new-found
power Of the national House could be
offered than the debate within and the
action of that body on the railroad
bill For the first time in years the
members OF the House are actually
constructing a Dig piece Of legislation
in the open, amending 1t IN its vital
points, debat ing its important features.
casting out provisions found to be OBJ
jectionable, and inserting provisions
found, through parliamentary consid-
Grafton, TO be good. The gag has been
thrown away, and the individual Repre-
sentatives have become legislators II
fact as vel as IN name
Held up beside the Lightning express
method by which other important bills
have been shot through the lower body in
the last few years, the journey OF the
railroad bin shows, better than anything
else. what great strides the House has
made toward independence and inteIK-
gent lawmaEzing during the present
session The spectacle Is a wholesome
one, and viii arouse a feeling OF salts
faction throughout the country.
Until one investigates some of the
previous records Of the House in PASSING
important bills he can hardly realize
the degree 70 which the Representa-
tives have been emaneipated. For IN
stance, the Hepburn bin went through
the lower branch Of Congress like The
proverbial streak OF creased lightning
It was introduced BY the veteran mem
Der from ICEFa on January a, 1906, and
was TefeTred to the Committee on In
terstate and Foreign Commerce th,
same day. It was reported back FOL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Statue for Mark Twain.

THE death Of Mark Twain recalls the
error which nine out Of every ten
visitors TO the Congressional Library
fall into when they look upon the bust
Of Nathaniel Hawthorne just within the
main entrance OF that building
IF the bust had been carved 70 rep
resent the dead humorist, It could not
have been a better likeness At the
first glance the visitor IS certain that
Twain had received a place IN the hall
OF fame while he stju lived, but exami-
nation develops the error.
There was considerable talk around
the Capitol yesterday OF MtsSouri's pos
sfble emulation Of Indiana by dedicat-
ing a statue Of Twain to statuary hall
The HOOsfer state departed from the
usual custom and placed a statue Of
Gen Lew Wallace IN this hall instead
o. choosing one OF her great statesmen
for that honor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
LUXURY Is BLAMED FOR THE
HIGH PRICES.

Massachusetts has had a special State
commission investigating for the past
eight weeks the reasons for the high
cost Of living. It has issued its re-
port and finds Shat q marked increase
IN the worlds gold supply and ex-
travaCznce and waste, public and pri-
vate, are the principal causes for
exalted prices.
The primary cause Is said to be the
increased gold supply A eontri5utOry
factor is pronounced to be "ths enor-
nous waste Of income IN the United
States. through neconomic expendi-
lures for war and national armament,
and through multiple forms Of extra
vagance, both public and private" It
Is also found that the advance Of prices
has been further promoted BY a COM
pIexitv of causes which reduce the
volume of supply and increase the ex-
penses of production; and on the side
Of demand, extend and diversity the
consumption Of commodities
Extremely interesting, moreover, Is
the conclusion Of the commission that
the tariff, trusts, and trades unions can
Tot be regarded as direct or active
causes Of the recent general advance OF
prices.
Undoubtedly the commission is right
III saving that eTtTaTa ganCe ahd waste
Eavl much to do With increased pricCs
Inc explanation as 10 increased god
supply is also pretty generally accepted
and not the least remarkable thing
about It is that it Is accepted 81
readily now by gentlemen who, IN 1898
were absolutely sure there was rothine
but the most ridiculous fallacy II Il.
Bryan doctrine Of the quantitativ,
theory of money
But there viii be hesitation about &C
eepting the idea that the tariff and tn,
trusts are void OF responsibility. L
viii take something more than a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
SCOTS PLAN OUTING
TO MARSHALL HALL

The CALIFORNIAN Club viii give its an
nUal excursion 10 Marshall Hall, July 25
Chief Alexander Douglas was vel
coined by the members OF the club at
q smoker given in honor Of his return
from Scotland at Eagles Hall last
night Mr.. Douglas gave an Interesting
account Of his experiences in Scotland
foofbsII yzss r,Tase-te5 ~ ~ II : -.
OF Midlothian Football Club OF Ediu-
burgh TO the football club Of the Gale
domains.
The pigskin was the one used IN the
tie game with the English team at
Hampton Park. Glasgow, which was
witnessed BY 10000 persons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Ceremony
~ ~A-- SAy
Followed by Reception.

The ceremony at the church was fol-
lowed by an Informal reception at the
home OF the brides parents AT Is Eighth
street southeast, for the bridal party
and relatives The house was beauti-
fully adorned with palms, ferns. and
yellow daisies Mrs. Demarest, who as
sisted IA receiving the guests. wore a
French blue silk gown trimmed with
lace, and Mrs A. w Button. mother Of
the bridegroom, Of Germantown, Pa,
wore gray satin
Later ia the evening Mr.. and Mrs
Button LEFT Washington for a Northern
wedding trip, the latter wearing a trav-
cling suit OF Copenhagen blue diazonzI
serge with 8 hat Of the same shade
Aflcr July 1 they VIII reside in ArcoIa-
n =
Among the out-of-tOwn guests pres
ent At the ceremony were Miss Helen
Welsh. Harvey and I. H WoOdroth. OF
Germantown Mr. and Mrs T. D Fas-
ton Miss Helen EaStO1, Miss Florence
Easton, Miss Camilla Chick II A
1erkeSs and William Kitchen OF New
YORK. Miss Jane Button, a sister Of the
bridegroom. Of Massachusetts,, and Mr..
and MIS- r. T. Demarest, Of Hartford.
Conn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Secretary Dickinson
To Give Bride IN Marrif &c.

At the marriage OF Miss Clara Town
send Anderson and FEsderick Claude
Bigelow lie Gro. which w. take place
Wednesday evening. June s. In St Mar
EaTet's Episcopal Church. the bride viii
be escorted and given IN marriage by
the Secretary Of War
Miss Fogg. Of Tennessee. viii attend
the bride as maid Of honor and the
BRIDESMAIDS viii be Miss Mary Bradford
and Miss Juanita Addison, sister Of
the bride
Herbert Bushnell, or Chattanooga
coui9 Of tre bridegroom. VIII act as
best man and the usheTs viii be John
Mason Brown. DIT. George II Ruffiur
Frederick @ Moore, Irving PAM Taylor
and Edwin L Anderson, brother OF the
bride.
The officiating clergyman wiz be the
Rev Dr. G. c. r. Brateuali, OF St. Al
bans
Rear Admiral and Mrs George c.
Remey- T. s. ", announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Miss Mary
Remey. TO capt John Winthrop Wad-
leigh u s NJ o. No date Tor the
wedding has yet been set
The Secretary Of var. Mr. Justice and
Mrs White, Brig. Gen and Mrs Car
euce Edwards, AIr- ana Mrs Larz And
erson and Miss B0ardnan were the din
ner guests last evening g M and Ms
Preston Gibson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Theaters.

Naturalization opera Company, SIS
D II
Belasco-Czlclzm Club OF George Wash
ineton University, s-15 D. m
Columbia-"Brewster Billions" SIS
o m
chase -s-PCIite vaudeville, SIS D. N.
Casfno-ContinuOu vaudeville
Academv-'East Lynne" SIS .. N.
Csvetv-ssBon Tons" SIS D m.
I.vceum-sCo1e and Johnson" SIS pm.
AIaJestic-0IotiOn pictures and vaude-
Vile. 10 Il D. m
Masonic INSTRUMENTATION pictures.
1880 TO 1890 p. m
Arcade-M'dway and other attractions.
CThe Tires viii be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments
in this column. Phone or write an
nOunCeLlents-)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
In the Mail Bag

The Times viii accept for publ
cation In Its AIaII Bag columns,
short, vigorous letters on questions
OF public Interest. II cannot I'M.
dertslse 10 publish letters exceed
ing $50 words, nnd reserves t'Ae
nicatfORs which are Of Eresaer
length Letters should be written
must contain the name and atl5r eHs
Of the writer, but these VIII InsBt BE
published IL request 10 that effect
is made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Mrs. John Hay
Entertains at Tea.

Mrs John Hay entertained at tea yes
terday afternoon at her residence on
Sixteenth street in honor OF the dele
gates 20 the American 8TcAU AssOcia-
ton, which IS now IN session here
Mrs Charles Wood and Mrs Wallace
Radcliffe presided at the tea table.
Dr. Randolph b Carmichael enter
tanned at luncheon at the Meu 7politf-1
Club yesterday afternoon. having as mis-
guests the members Of the american
Dermatological Association
Mrs I T Mann viii close her apart
ment at the Connecticut the last OF The
month and viii go 10 her country place
at Bramwell, W Va for the summer
Rear Admiral and MS Gheen were
among the dinner hosts OF last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Corning, Of Al
bany. y Y. have taken house az
wflIia unstovn, Mass, for the summer
Mrs Corning. who was formerly Miss
T.Or1ise Maxwell. was the guest OF her
parents. Rear Admiral and Mrs Bar
xer. at their residence, on y street, for
three weeks this spring She --sS ac-
companied by her infant son. -17-astuS
Corning, who IS the nj IN OF that NJ ne
in the family
Mrs willard Parker TisdeI and the
Misses TiSdei viii entertain small
rompanv informally at tea this after
noon at their resideD~e on p street.
asking their guests tC meet Dr. and
Mrs. Edward BALDWIN OF Saranac
Lake, n Y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
BUSY DAY AND NIGHT.

Pete Kinby O5eside the stove. to Up
braidinE wife at she TTashtub)-Who yo'
done calm an id5erz Aim busy all
night tryin' {, git asleep, an ah'm busy
all day tryin' Z keen awake Puck
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
What S on the Program
Tonight IN Washington

Dr. Thomas Elmer viii give a free IL
Illustrated lecture at s p. m, at 1211
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. on a
Home and Independence in the Italy
Of America"
American Therapeutic Society reception,
the Raleigh, SD D. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
KNOWS THE ROPES.

Mrs. Wise-So you're going TO marry
and gOstO housekeeping. eh2 Why, you
don't know the first thing about keep
ing housed
Miss Pert-Oh, yes, I do
Mrs Wise-Id like 10 know Vhat2
Miss Pert-The first thing is TO get a
man 70 keep house for-Catholic News
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Miss Demarest
Weds John c. Button

>
Miss Olive Lyle Demarest, daughter
Of DIT. and Mrs. Cornelius Lydecker
Demarest. was married 10 John Con-
yeTs Button. Of New York. last evening
at O'Clock. at the Calvary Baptist
Church The ceremony. which was per
formed By the Rev. DR.. Samuel H
Greene. pastor Of the church. was at
tended By a large gathering Of relatives
and friends
Palms, ferns. clusters Of snOwbaIIs and
branches Of spring blossoms adorned the
church Arthur Mayo. the organist,
played the wedding march.
The BRIDE who was escorted to the
altar and given IN marriage BY her
father wore a handsome gown Of hand
embroidered white satin, made princess
style WITH fun court train Her long
tulle veil was arranged with lilies Of
The valley and she carried a shower
bouquet Of Bride roses ard lilies Of the
valley.
Miss Helen Button. a sister Of the
bridegroom. Of Germantown. Pa was
me maid Of honor She wore yellow
chiffon cloth draDed ove- yellow six
ana carried a shower bouquet Of lilies
Of the valley ane sweet peas
|. Inc bridesmaids Miss Ruth Bowie
and Hiss Anita Dieterich, wore yellow
messaiine satin and carried arm bou-
queLS OF yellow ularguerItcS.
Little Mss Catherine Demarest was
ner sisters flower girl She wore a
dainty frock OF white Swiss and carried
a 1aSketful or marEuerites.
mortimer Eastons OF philadelphia a
the ushers were Clifford NaIIiet. Row
FCnderDurgh, and w. De Ford Baker.
OF Rev YORK and George BOWdOiu
Crdghill, OF Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Rear Admiral esd Mrs. Barker. L
s. n. win entertain at dinner tomor-
row evening in compliment TO me Vice
President and Mrs. Sherman
=
Miss Grace Brown, OF CooperstoVVfl'
y. Y. is the house guest Of Mrs wal
ter Mclean and Miss Mclean wife
and daughter Of Capt Mclean, L. ,
", at their residence on New Hamp-
shire avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

II is not entirely plain why those
Georgia prisoners should feel so sad
dened by Miss Geraldine Farrar-s sing
ing They didn't have TO pay g per for
their seats
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

inquiry Of eight weeks by any commits
sioE to satisfy the country on shat
point.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Director Durand wiz shortly begin 70
feel the stiugs OF Outrag ed toomsrs
and ready reckOnsrs IN the numerous
towns which got the wrost Of it, in the
census returns