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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
THE B. & o. AS AN ANNEX OF
THE PENNSYLVANIA.

The appeal Of shippers Of West Vir-
ginia for a Congressional investigation
of Pennsylvania railroad domination
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
with a view to determining whether
the Sherman antitrust law Is beng
violated, Is timely.
No man who Is familiar with rail
road management believes for a mo
ment that the object of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad in obtaining control of
the Baltimore and Ohio was to better
the service of the latter. The systems
ara direct competitors, and it Is not
reasonable to believe that the Penn
sylvania railroad, holding the whip
hand, as it does, viii permit rival to
enjoy tbs same advantages 1t does
The charge Is made that the poor
service Of the Baltimore and Ohio IN
the last few months is due to the IN
reference Of the Pennsylvania railroad
with tie management Of the baltimore
and Ohio IN delaying the Placing Of
orders for equipment until tco !ate to
prevent bIocbades Of freight As a
result shipments have cOngested at
many points along the Baltimore and
Ohio and shippers have sustained great
losses. TO say nothing Of the inconven-
ience TO which the public as whole
has been subjected.
For the deplorable conditions now
existing on the Baltimore and Ohio
President Murray and his associates
are said to be in no way responsible,
for they are poweriess 70 act without
authority Of the board Of directors.
Three men high in the councils Of
the Pennsylvania railroad ara mem
bers Of the board Of the Baltimore and
Ohio The finance committee Of the
latter is dominated by Pennsylvania
interests, and Mr. MurTay's temeTity
IN standing out for operating the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad II the inter
ests Of its stock and bOndEolders and
the territory it serves, rather than as
an instrument to strengthen the Penn
svlvania system, Is said 70 be more
responsible for his being sheived than
any other one thing
Mr.. Murray always cOntended that
the Baltimore and Ohio was not an
annex OF the Pennsylvania, and his at
tempt TO run II upon lines that prom
ised the greatest good for shippers,
regardless Of how It affected the Penn
sylvania's business, brought down upon
his head the wrath OF the latter,
which demanded and VIII receive his
scalp IF the law does not intervene,
Baltimore and Ohio VIII 20 from bad
to worse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
LLOYD-GEORGE'S HABIT OF
PLAIN SPEAKING.

That forcefIl leader OF the progress
siTe movement IN Great Britain, Lloyd
George, IS not mincing words in dealing
with the situation which now squareIy
eoufronts the English people growing
out Of the budget fight. He is not
wasting his breath in speaking his re-
grets that It has become necessary to
assajl the house OF lords, one OF the
traditional institutions Of the land
On the contrary, he Is talking squareIy
out in meeting, and Is telling the
voters the lords are 20 be set aside.
His every utteraDce bristIes with fight.
and is not tinged with pleas for har-
mo1y and things of that sort. Here Is
IN extract from a recent speech:
The lords are in the trap. When
7 recall the COnIempJuOus things said
OF Wales and Welsh questions am
glad 70 think that it was a Welsh
man who set the trap prolonged
CheeTE} We have caught the rats
at last They viii not destroy our
measures much more There viii be
rejoicing in the land when We see the
house Of lords set aside, and we can
see q clear path TO the throne When
We see e clear path for education
sn the land. and for religious equality
the song Of Wales VIII re-echO
through the hills and daleS-a song
that has not been equaled since the
song OF Miriam after the Red Sea
had been crossed
It is possible some Of our own IN
surgents could study the methods and
words Of III. LOyd-GeOrge with profit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Miss Parker Makes Bow
To Capital Society Today

Mrs Lyman Tiffany VIII present her
granddaughter. Miss Helen Parker, to
washington society this afternoon at q
reception at her residence on Connect
cut avenue
Mrs John P. Jackson. Mrs Charles
H. campbell. Mrs. WashbuTn, Mrs. LOr-
ing, Miss Davis. and Miss Woodruff
viii be assisting Mrs Tiffany in the
dininE-rOom-
others who Will be with Mrs. Tiffany
and the debutante during the afternoon
viii be Miss Mary MCCauley. Miss Ade-
Iaide Heath. Miss Laura Merriam. Miss
Else Downing. Miss Jessie Krogstad
Miss Natalie Lincoln, Miss Katherine
Brown. and Miss Gladys Hinckley.
Mrs. Tiffany viii wear a handsome
gown Of mauve brOCade, and Miss Park
er will wear a girlish frock of white
satin with gold lace. and she viii carry
a bouquet of white roses and white
vioiets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Every word uttered Is a challenge 70
battle. There Is no Disgusting the IS
sue and no pleas for temPOrization, no
talk of a program Of harmony where
harmony is obviously out Of the ques-
ton It is the oId-fashioneG direct
frontal method of going TO the attack.
If Mr.. yd-George and his 70 lowers
fail 1t viii not be because there IS
any Disgusting of the real issue before
the English people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
White House Callers

Senators BeveTidRe o. Indiana
Richardson OF DeIa ware.
BURROWS Of Michigan
EIkins OF West Virginia
scott o. West Virginia
Fletcher Of Florida
uepeU OF New York
Taylor Of Tennessee
Frazier Of Tennessee
Representatives Austin Of Tennessee.
Bartlett OF Georgia
Barnard OF Indiana
MCGUIRE Of Oklahoma
Mcguire Of Nebraska.
Parsons Of New York
townsend OF Michigan
B-0wulOW OF Tennessee
E-rns OF Tennessee
Garrett OF Tennessee
Sims Of Teunessa-
IL D Arnold, OF Nashville, Tenn
D. c. Chapman. Of Nashville
". J oliver. Of Knoxville, Tenn
B. a Morton. OF Nashville.
T - Wright. Of Nashvile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

leading economists of this country
have lately given explanations of why
the cost Of living is climbing up and
up They include Prof. Irving Fisher,
Of Yale; Prof. Frank Taussig, of Har-
ward; Z rof- Frank J. Goodnow, of Co
lumbia; Prof. Davis r. Dewey, of the
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology;
Prof. J. R Kennedy, of the University
OF Illinois; Prof. Simon n. Patten,
Prof J. Lawrence Laughlin, of the
University Of Chicago, and Prof. John
B. Clark, Of Columbia.
The first FIVE OF these economists
hold that the chief q Use is the increase
in the worlds gold supply. Prof. Pat
ten denies this. Prof Laughlin says
the trusts are to blame, and Prof.
Clark says 1t is due 70 the exhaustion
Of natural resources All believe con-
ditions viii grow worse before they
become better for those who work for
wages OF salaries.
Where there is such disagreement
Of the doctors, with the patient still
suffering and likely to continue to suf-
fer, some new authority ought to be
called in It would be well for Con
gress to explore the problem, if it is
done deeply and impartiaIly. The next
question VIII be, providing Congress
locates the cause, or causes, whether
that body has the courage to take any
OF the steps necessary to afford relief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
What S on the Program
Tonight in Washington

Aero Scientific C7Ub-Lecture BY George
o. Totem IT, 'Airships and Conquest
Of the Air" y. NJ - A. $50 p n
WashinStOn Branch American Pharma-
ceuticaI Association. National College
Of Pharmacy 5 D m
James A Garfield Post, G. A. r. In
staIIatiOn Of staff, post bail, rs Tenth
street northwest, 80 D m
Bachelors german, New Willard, $50
= m
Eazles' Cluo-InstaIlatlon OF officers
and banquet, col Z street north vest.
2. IL.
EIks' Club-Regular meeting. g19 Il
street northwest, D m
Annual ball Local Union, No. g. L Z
s E. old Masonic Temple, n m
Banquc- by Oden T5Orstmann. New WI
lard, 1-3J . m
Exhibition OF paintings by Edward W
RedfeId, Corcoran Gallery Of Ar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Function Is IN Every Way
Fitting One for Presi-
dents Home.
Guest List Is Reduced and
Excellent Buffet Lunch
con Served.

President and Mrs Taft held a bril-
liant reception at the White House last
evening in honor Of the members Of the
Diplomatic Corps in Washington, and
their wives, marking the beginning Of a
new social era at the National Capital
Diplomats from every country OF the
world were present. and the company
invited to meet them was a distinguish
ed one. Though somewhat smaller than
on former occasions, the company rep
resented official and resident society Of
Washington and other social centers.
The function was IN every way 1T
ting one for the home Of the President
and the First Lady OF the Land. dir
fering only IN the size Of the guest list
from any large private reception
The guests congregated 1rst in the
East Room, historic as the scene OF
many notable functions, until after the
members Of the Diplomatic Corps had
been received Then forming in line.
quite informally without regard to rank
or precedence, passed through the
Green Room into re Blue ParIor, long
known as the state reception room.
where the President and Mrs. TAFT, as
sisted by the wives Of The cabinet min
listers, received
Mrs. Taft
In Pale Pink Gown.
Mrs. Taft was handsomely g0wued in
pale pink charmeuse satin with touches
OF white tuIIe and lace on the bodice, a
diamond necklace and hair ornaments
Mrs. Sherman. wife CT the Vice Presi-
dent. who took Ms Taft's place after
the first hour. wore pale blue moire
trimmed with rhinestone buckles, and
diamond ornaments.
Mrs AIacVearh, wife OF the Secretary
OF the Treasury, wore an effective gown
OF white lace over pale blue satiI- with
diamond tiara and necklace
Mrs. Dickinson, wife CT the Secretary
Of War. was in black jetted tUIle over
satin.
Mrs WiCkerzham. wife Of the Atto--
uey General. wore white satin bToCaded
IN silver with the corsaEe embroidered
in rhinestones. with white ostrich
plume in her hair. caught with dia-
mOnd ornament
Mrs Meyer, wife Of the Secretary OF
the Navy. always handsomely attired.
wore gray cherueUse satin embroidered
in silver and pearls.
Ms. BaIiinzer, wife or the Secretary
Of the interior. was il white lace over
pink chiffon and silk. dotted IN crystals.
whit a u-aTnitUTe Of pearls on the bodice.
Mrs C-aEel. wife Of the Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor, lad on 4 gown
Of white MORE henEalIre trimmed with
heavy silk embroidery and pearls
On the whole the entire receiving
party presented particularly we'll
ZToOme dappearanCe.
Passing through the Red Parlor. after
greeting the President and the receiving
q "a -
GlninE-Toom. where an elaborate buffet
scpDer was served by q corps Of able
walters. including the White House
staff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
THE ADMINISTRATION AND
THE INSURGENTS.

Il VII be no surprise, TO readers OF
tie news columns Of this paper, 70
learn that the definite announcement
has been made on behalf Of the Ad-
ministration, that hereafter the social
ed insurgent Republicans are to be
treated with very scant consideration
In the matter of distributing PatT-sn-
age. For all practical purposes, they
are to be disowned as Republicans, and
the Administration is 70 make perfect
IL clear its adhesion to the regular OF
carnations In Senate and House, led,
the one by Senator Aldrich, and the
other by Speaker Cannon
This reputation of the insurgents
has been foreshadowed IN matters that
have been Transporting for some months
Bast. It viii be no striking news TO
a good proportion Of them, that their
patronage recommendation are not 70
have consideration For a long time
past, without any definite avowal OF
such purpose, the appointing powers
have been making clear that Insur-
gents would not be given much weight
The formal announcement is merely
formal
President Taft's Administration, 1t
Is gathered from the various state
ments now being issued with 50 much
care and circumspection, feels that It's
legislative program IS safer in the
hands Of the regular organizations, and
that the insurgents may be expected
20 obstTUct the organization IN its eff
forts for progressive policies This VIII
certainly be news to people who saw
the Senate organization oppose the
Roosevelt policies when they were put
forward BY Roosevelt It VIII surprise
those whose memories run back TO the
long contest which the AIdrich forces
made TO prevent the enactment of the
Hepburn act Il viii cause wonder
ment 10 the people who take the trou-
be to recount how the regulars" fore
ed the broad court review into the
HeI burn act.
II the regulars have become the
reliable advocates Of progressive poll
cies, and Il the insurgents" have be
come the opponents, there has indeed
been a marvellous change Does It mean
that the insurgents who opposed the
sugar, the cotton, the WOODEN, and
various other schedules OF the tariff
bill last spring, are now esteemed TO
have been the oPPon ents Of that down
ward revision 20 which the Republican
party had pledged itself2 Is Senator
AIdrich accepted as the man who best
understood that pledge, and who stood
for the Presidents understanding OF
it Are Deliver and Bristow and
Cummins and La Toilette TO be IN
loaded because Of a suspicion that they
are the real, though artfuIIy disguised,
agents Of the a-protection policy?
OF are they to be branded as free
tradersl
In House and Senate alike, the in
sHgeuts have additionally been the
men who fought for the progressive
policies Of the party, The organJza-
tions have as regularly been the Op-
ponents- Have the two forces COM
pIetely changed positions? Or are
progressive policies different from what
they once were2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Black Velvet
Worn BY Baroness Mayor.

Baroness Mayor des PlancheS, wife
Of the italian ambassador, wore g gown
Of black velvet. with diamond and pearl
ornaments.
Baroness HengelmuIleT, wife OF the
ambassador from Austria-Hungary
wore a handsome gown OF white velvet
with trimmings on the bodice of silver.
Baroness Preuschen, wife Of the naval
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS

ATTlved-Marietta and LeonidRs at
BOCas del Ioro, Pompey at Guam
XanlltOn at Hampton roads, Potomac al
New York Panther at TompkinsviJIe
Tacoma at Port LimOn. and Mayhower
at san Domino City.
Safled-Chicago from ANNAPOLIS for
Philadelphia, ViclksbJrrg from Corinto
for Salina Cruz, and ViIIaIonos from
Shanghai for cruise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Theatsrs

NationaJ-Kyrle Beilew, in 'aThe Build
CT Of Bridges" SIS p M
BeIasc o-'-Taming Of the Shrew,'i SD
D m
CoIunbus-''Ian Of the Hour" SIS p. m
Chase'S-V audeville, SIS p. N.
Academy-''FIeart Of Alaska" S:T5 p. IL
Gayety-'fP Partisan widows Sis d N
LyCeuul-''The -Duczling," s-15 D IN.
Che Times viii be pleased 10 an
nounce meetings and entertainments III
this column. Write OF phone announce
ments.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Mrs. Palmer
Appears Impressive.

Mrs Potter Palmer ChicagO's famous
society leader was beautifully gowned
in pale gray charmeuse satin richly en-
broiGered in panel effect in the front
with pearls and silver, with q gorgeous
diamond tiara in her hair, and dia-
ClOnd necklace and corsage ornaments.
Mrs. Joseph Stickney, Of New York.
was also respIendently adorned with a
diamond tiara, diamond dog collar, and
corsage ornaments Her gown was a
princess Of cloth of gold with diamond
shoulder straps
Miss Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker
Of the House. was also handsomely at
tired in dull bIt:a velvet embroidered in
sold with diamond ORR aTIentS.
As usual the women OF the D1Dlo-
matte Corps. were very attractiVely
gowne7. their gowns matching IN bril-
fancy the coarr and military uniforms
Of their escorts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

The people who conduct the cost OF
living inquiry VIII doubtless be per
mitted 70 have their own choice between
dirigibles and aerOpIanes, when they 90
up TO make the close inspection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

The Russian military authorities are
interested in an expedition TO the South
Pole II the members OF The party get
by the glaciers safely, the-'N proba bly,
be tripped I'd on their names.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Higher up n the sugar cases Is
apparently getting more nearly within
comfortable reaching distance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Now, for instance, It will be interest
irg 20 contemplate Senator La Toilette
IN the role Of a reactionay, trying 20
heal of Senator Aldrich from enacting
radical measures in the pubIL, interest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Mr. Balfour's speech blaming the Lib
erals for C%ermany's naval progress re-
minds US that the bloody shirt 18th a
few patches and a slight change IN its
cut Is useful for political purposes In
ali parts OF the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Long Table
Presents Effective Appearance.

Presents Effective Appearance.
a long table arranged alongside the
west wall presented a most effective
and unusual appearance. The table was
prettiIv decorated with pink shaded
silver candeIabra. and large baskets Of
Enchantress carnations
The supper consisted OF lobster and
celery salad. chicken and oyster pat
ties, dainty sandwiches, cakes. bon
bons. ices. coffee. and champagne
punch, the abundant supply giving am
pie proof OF Mrs. Taft's excellent house
keeping.
The position q the receiving line was
directly opposite 10 that formerly oCcu-
pied on similar occasions. when the r.
CeivinE party faced the Blue Room. in
stead Of the south windows, and the
guests entered through the state dining
room and Red Pa-Ior, passing on out
into the East Room afte-ward-
Among The other agreeable surprises
for the C-sSts was the serving Of re-
freshments. which is a distinct limo
walton for a White House function
Heretofore, only the members Of the
Cabinet and their wives ana a few Sps-
claly invited guests have been invited
70 supper. which was formerly served
IN the private apartments uTSfairS after
the other guests had departed
Mrs. Taft IN the changes she has in
stituted for her husbands adninistra-
ton, has brought 20 bear the knowledge
gained from long experience as g guest
at White House functions, as a girl
years before her marriage, and later as
the wife Of a Cabinet minister
The entire suite OF state apartments
was unchanged. not an article OF the
furniture being removed. as has. here
tofore, been the custom. and. further
more, the floral decorations were excep-
tionallv attractive.
As usual the Marine Band. stationed
IN the north lobby, played for the ar
rival Of the President and his party
from the upper apa1 tmeEts. and
throughout the evening
The gorgeous uniforms Of the dipio-
mats and the brilliant tOilettes and jew
els OF the women presented dazzling
picture, more than the ordinary display
Of diamonds being quite uoticea Bile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Lavender Gown
Won BY Nine. MeIla.

Nine. 9IejIs- VIE OF the minister from
Salvador, wore a gown OF lavender silk
embroidered messaIine satin. made en-
pire style and trimmed With goId-span-
g-ed tuIIe-
Miss NIe5ia wore a gown OF old rose
messaIine satin, trimmed with Russian
gold net edged with silk fringe The
yoke and sleeves were made Of tulle,
embroidered in crystals.
Miss PauIita MeJia wore an imported
gown Of pale yellow messaline satin
with en- overskirt oT-chiffon- The bod
ice was hand-embroidered with touches
OF electric blue satin
Nine. de Lagercrantz, wife OF the
Swedish minister, wore e handsome
black velvet gown
Nine Cruz. wife OF the minister from
Chile, wore a gown OF blUe satin. en-
broideTed in silver.
Nine Iou1on wife OF the n1fniste r
from the Netherlands. wore a gown Of
white satin embroidered in gold
Nile. Kiene1. who Is the house guest
q becoming gown Of white satin with
silver trimmings on the bodice
Countess Moltke, wife OF the Danish
minister, wore a striking gown OF
striped gold and silver gauze over
satin
Mma S6lnOn. wife O. the minister
from Haiti. wore a gown % pale blue
chiffon cloth over silk
Nine. Ritter. wife OF the Swiss minis
ter. wore a gown OF white satin and
duchess lace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Congress VIII please proceed to bust
ness BY the shortest and quickest prac-
ticable route.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

There Is a new story that Andree, IN his
balloon, actually got TO the North Pole
HOweve-, Peary will have some salts
fiction in being the man who got there
and also got away again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Ihts earth II seems. f. only about
100000 years old. instead OF 100000.
Mother Earth, being q perfect lady. has
provided the data on which the scien-
lists have been able TO figure her much
younger than she used 10 oe supposed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Twenty at Dinner
In Home OF Letters.

Mrs L Z Leit+- and 1Ir- and Mrs
joseph Letter ente-l-ined = company Of
twenty AT dinner last evening st their
residence. on Dupont circle. followed b.
a dance 70 which about zoo guests were
invited
Mrs Letter has as her house quests
Mrs Henderson OF England Ar and
Mrs John W Gerry. Of PhTaFeT0nfa
ana Amos Avery lawrence Of Boston
among the dinner guests were M
ana Ms Lar Anderson Captain and
Mrs SumTnerlin- Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
OF Baltimore. M and Mrs Phufo Nc
Milan, Mr. and Mrs Gerry, Mrs. Hen
cerson, Mss Cecilia May. Miss Dorothy
Williams, Lieutenant Commander Butler.
Lieutenant Commander Davis. Butler
AInes. and NJ. Lawrence.
=
Mrs Roswell Randall Hoes VII be At
home this afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

Marion De Vries. as g member Of the
customs court, VIII Of course be able at
al times to grasp the import OF an argU-
ment FOR moderation-and throw It out
OF the window.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

They are betting to 8 on the LIB
erals IT Britain. which suggests that
the tone Of some OF the cable writers
VIII need to be revised downward on
Uni1nist prospects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05

The Cook data-orig1nals-have reach
ed Copenhagen, and Cook, he's reached
q number OF new places
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-05
Mrs. Smith Entertains
In Honor Of Her Sister

Mrs G L smith wife Of Lieutenant
Smith OF the Navy Yard, VIII entertain
at tea this afternoon from . 20 Z O'Clock.
asking her guests 10 meet her sister.
Mrs Hugh Talbot, Of New York.
Assisting Ms Smith viii be MIS-
Henry Williams, who VlH pour tea Ms
G. L Caskey, and Mrs. Harry Shaw.
The Solicitor General and Mrs IIovd
W Bowers were dinner hosts OF last
evening entertaining che Attorney Gen
eTaI and MS WicIershan. the Posi-
master General. Hiss Boarduan, the
assistant Secretary Of War anf Mrs
Robert shaw Oliver, Nj and Mrs Jchu
W Foster, and Nj and Ms. c c.
Glover.
Mr. and Ms Henaen Jennings were
among the nU-l5TUus dinner hosts OF
last night
Mrs John D. Sraoot VIII receive IN
formally this afternoon