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The Washington herald., 1910-06-12

Mrs. George NJ Lamb. at their summer
home. "Cedareroft,' where they spent the
remainder OF the day until it was time
ito drive Miss Taft 10 her train. for she
returned here in the early evening.
The Presidents daughter Is young
woman who makes friends on her own
account. more than from any reflected
glory. She has just carried OFF the $500
prize OF Bryn Mawr College for the best
examinations. Her record in every school
IN which she has been has been bril-
liant. She Is also always at the head or
her classes in athletics, Of which she Is
not only very fond, but which she has
pursued because of the Deneht TO her
health. for Helen Taft has never been
very strong in spite of her sturdy APP
pearauce. She has grown much more
mature the past season. and is even bet
ter looking in consequence Her chief
beauties have always been her hair and
her smile, and these have been intensiiled
since new honoTs have been thrust upon
her. Because Of the brown of her hair
and OF her eyes, and ner f0ndness for
brown IN her clothes, her college nick
name is nut brown maid
The events of the greatest interest after
the departure Of the Presidents family
VIII bE itlt bNiiE NfNNtAtbSf AANAF - =
stll echoes of the Townsend-Gerry we'd
ding TO be heard. which is readily ac-
knowledged 10 have been the prettiest and
most tasteful wedding seen in Washing
ton for many years. The bride, who has
had all her social life the reputation OF
being the greatest beauty in Washington
society was ideally beautiful in her we'd
ding gown It was a rare and beautiful
one, and Of great value. but after all
had an effect OF simplicity which In all
things. is Mrs. GerTy's taste. Instead OF
running away when the bride and bride
groom started for their train. and steal
ing out through basement or back door,
as has been the method Of many a we'll
remembered couple, Mr.. Gerry and his
bride ran right out the front door OF the
mansion. and the brides own automobile
took them TO the station. the chauffeur
ana footman both attired in spanking
new liveries, by which Mrs. Peter Cooler
Gerry's servants in her new home will be
easily recognized.
The exquisite boxes and bags in which
the guests took away their brides cake
are souvenirs which each one guards
! carefully. For the men they were rich
white satin boxes with the initials of the
! two names embossed in gold. For the
women these same boxes were inclosed in
white satin bags ornamented also with
| the gold initials and with a spray OF
dainty orange blossoms The bride
mother is now furnishing for the fortu-
nate couple the mansion in Fifth avenue
which the hridegroonl's father presented
to them. They are spending these early
days Of their honeymoon in the bride
groom's country place.
One Of the prettiest church weddings
/ seen here was the one Of Miss Joyce
and Or. Murray Russell On Wednesday
/ evening, which took place in the beauti-
| full little private chapel of the apostolic
| delegation. and which was attended only
/ by the members OF the two families, The
/ little white and gold chapel. quite simple
in its design and finishing. was picture
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr.. and Mrs. w Scott Smith announce
the engagement Of their younger daugh-
ter. Annette. to Mr.. whitney Kipp. of
New York. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Eden
Kip. of this city. The wedding will take
place in the autumn.
The marriage of Miss Elaine sebring.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Sc
bring. to Mr.. Stephen 0. Ford. of Phila-
delphia, took place last evening In the
Calvary Baptist Church. The ceremony
was performed at $50 by Rev. John e.
Briggs, pastor of the Fifth Baptist
members OF the two families followed IN
the home Of the brides parents. The
church was handsomely decorated with
palms and spring foliage, studded with
white blossoms The brides only attend
ant was her young sister, Miss Frances
Sebrlng. The best man was Mr.. Risley
C. Hunt, of philadelphia. and the ushers
were MIR. Walter r. Hutton, Of New
York: Mr. Walter R. Dorsey Mr.. Paul
Freeman, and Mr. Morris T. Fry. Miss
Sebring wore a gown Of rich white satin
made in draped princess fashion, and
trimmed with chiffon and pearls. Her
tulle veil was held with orange blossoms
and she carried lilies OF the valley and
white sweet peas Her only ornament
was a brooch Of pearls, the gift OF the
bridegroom. The maid OF honor wore
white batiste, trimmed with lace over
pale blue silk, and carried pink sweet
peas.
After the reception and supper the
bride and bridegroom left for trip
north. after which they will settle in
their new home in Philadelphia. The
brides going-away gown was of tan-coi-
ored French serge, and she wore hat
70 match, trimmed with wheat and vel
vet Miss Sebring is one OF the best
known and most popular contralto solo
lists Of local circles. where she has been
prominent and successful ever since she
was first heard. She is a cousin Of the
splendid pianist. Nine. SamaroI. both
being granddaughter OF Gen. Hicken-
looper. She recently gave up her position
as soloist in the choir OF the Eastern Pres
byterian Church, but has been heard fire.
auently at private musicales always with
success. Her voice is a meiodious rich
contralto, and il has been we'll cultivated
She was handsomely remembered by her
friends in the matter Of wedding gifts,
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in its bridal decorations. with the candle
lights on the altar ana the soft rays OF
the departing sun peeping through the
stained glass window on the west wall
The superb robes OF the apostolic dele
gate. Archbishop Falconio, lent TO the
solemnity Of the occasion, in contrast TO
the soft flniness of the brides valen-
eiennes lace gown. II was a scene which
impressed itself upon the minds Of all
who we're fortunate to be among the
relatives, who are among the Oldest OF
''old resident families.
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He iethargic pleasure-seeking
days viii soon be here IN spite
of the diseouraging June
weather.
Although many distinguished people
and active social leaders have fingered
long in washington this spring, they VIII
in another week be Hitting 10 the quar-
tiers they have selected for the summer
months. AS long as the White House
continues TO hold the first family in the
land within It's portals. there is some
incentive to society devotees TO remain
within the shadow of the dome of the
Capitol. Eight days more. however, and
that family will have departed for its
summer home. starting a week from to-
day and stopping en- route at New Haven
to see the frst-born in the family gradu-
ate and really commence" life.
The nations Capital viii not see the
family of the President again before
the autumn, when they VIII close the
Beverly. cottage and return to the more
serious duties OF Office life.
The last week OF Mrs. Tafts stay in
Washington this spring will leave a
pleasant memory. for she has practically
thrown open the grounds of the White
House for two charming Shakespearean
comedies for the benefit of the children's
public Fairgrounds, which have proven
such a boon to the children OF New York
and other cities where they have been
fully tested. Shakespearean plays well
acted never fail to draw large and dis
tinguished audiences in Washington.
where the play-going people are the most
intellectual theater audiences in the
country And to see ones fayorlte play
acted al fresco. within the very atmos-
phere breathed by one after another of
the heads of our nation. on historic
ground. Is a treat, indeed Mrs. Taft is
interested IN this great work for the
children of the less fortunate people OF
the world. and has graeiously loaned the
prettlest spot In the country IN which TO
give the performance.
Miss Helen Taft, Just out Of school. is
enjoying the festivities OF Princeton s
commencement week. She will but little
more than return from them when she
VIII begin to enjoy those of Yale. where
the associations mean so much to her
distinguished father as well as TO her
brother. She viii hardly have a taste OF
the pleasures Of the White House this
spring, for she has had little time here.
although she returned last Monday. on
Wednesday morning early she went over
to Baltimore and spent the day with
some Of her BTyn Mawr classmates.
She was met at the station by Miss
Reoeeea Lewis. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Fritz Lewis, of Baltimore with whom
she had luncheon Together these two
girls then went 10 have tea with Miss
Emerson Lamb. daughter Of Mr.. anC
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way Company. Another relative was the
late Mrs. Caleb willard After their mar
rage. which viii be solemnized quietly
in the home OF the bride, the couple will
live IN Washington.
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a nOcf OF June nFtucH
viii ride in DOWney's elegant carriages
No finer turnouts obtainable for we'd
dings. Reasonable rates. Stables. 1870 L
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Mrs. Richard Harlow will close her
Washington home next Wednesday and
go for a motor trip through New York
State. thence to the Harlow ranch in
Montana and join Mr.. Harlow for the
remainder Of the summer
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Mr.. and Mrs George Hobart Chapman.
the latter formerly Miss Frances Dyer
Clark. daughter OF Senator Clark, OF
Wyoming. have arrived at their home IN
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The Admiral of the Navy and Mrs.
Dewey win pass the summer in Vermont,
the native State OF the former, with head
quarters at Woodstock, but will remain
ten days or two weeks longer at their K
street home.
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Mrs. Helen CASTOR Sydenham an
nounces the engagement Of her daughter,
Josephine, 10 Cadet Raymond Foster
Fowler, a member OF this years gradual
ing class at West Point Miss Sydenham
is the daughter of the late Lieut.. Alvin
II. Sydenham. U. S. A. and niece OF
Major H. A. CASTOR, First Cavalry, Z. S.
Army.
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Miss Alice Dunbar has been passing a
few days in Washington prior to sail
ing for Europe, June Is. with her motser
and brother Mrs. Dunbar and family.
who leased their Massachusetts, avenue
house last autumn. have been passing the
early summer at their cottage at East
hampton, Long Island. after a winter in
Philadelphia.
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Mrs. Sheridan and the Misses Sheridan.
who sailed for Europe yesterday. will
pass the summer in England. going later
to the Continent for an indefinite period,
and will probably pass next winter in
Rome. They have leased their Washing
ton and Nonquitt homes for a year.
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Miss Ethel Robson. daughter of the
late Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
George NJ. Robson, viii close her N
street home in a few weeks for the sum-
mer. She viii probably divide her time
between Newport and Bar Harbor.
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The Spanish Minister and Nine de
Riano. who are just becoming settled
in the legation, will remain here through
June They have not yet selected their
summer quarters and will not go away
until after the first OF next month.
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The Attorney General left here yester-
day for his country home, Cedarhurst,
Long Island. where he VIII spend the
weekend with his family. Miss Con-
stance Wickersham will have as her
guest for a week Miss Virginia Howden,
daughter Of the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. How
den. Miss Howden left yesterday.
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Lieut. and Mrs. Robert Henderson.
Z. s. N. have leased a cottage in Chevy
Chase for the summer months.
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Mrs Todd. wife OF Maj. Henry Todd.
u. S. A, will leave washington next
week. accompanied by her two children.
They win go TO Biude Ridge Summit,
Pa, where they viii spend the summer
months
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Shipley have taken
cottage at Eagles Mere, Pa, where
Mrs Shipley and her daughter, Miss Pat
terson, will take up their residence IN
the coming week.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
EVIDENCE IN TWO
CENT FARE. CASE IN
MUCH DEPENDS ON WHETHER
GROSS EARNINGS ARE USED
AS BASIS FOR DIVIDING
EXPENSES.

Chicago.-The taking Of testimony
in the South Dakota two-cent passen-
ger rate case has been concluded.
The lasttwo days were occupied in
considering the gross earnings basis
as a method of dividing the common
expenses of railroad traffic between
freight and passenger service.
The railway companies contend
for the gross earnings basis, and the
state opposes it as unfair.
During the last session Mr.. Hill
man was put on the stand by the state
to explain his reasons for rejecting
the gross earnings theory.
An illustration used by Hillman
was that If a railroad chose to carry
passengers free. but charged twice
the present rates for freight and in
quiry was made as to the actual cost
Of carrying each, the gross earnings
theory would arbitrarily put all the
expense of both classes of traffic on.
the freight.
This question as to the proper di.
vision of the common expenses, and
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
JUDGE KEITH DIES
OF CANCER ATTACK
WE'LL KNOWN SIOUX FALLS LAW
YER MAD SERVED AS CIR.
CUT JUDGE AND SPEAK.
Err OF HOUSE,

Sioux Falls, S. D.-Jndge Hosmer
Fl. Keith, one of the oldest practicing
attorneys in the city passed away a
few minutes after 4 o'clock Friday
morning of cancer of the face from
which he has been a sufferer for about
three years.
Hosmer H. Keith was born in New
York state July IL, 1916, and was
therefore GA eyars of age. His parents
were of Scotch ancestry. He came to
Sioux Falls in the spring of 1883 and
has been classed among the leading
members of the bar of the city, county
and state.
At the election of officers for the
proposed state of South Dakota I'M
der the first Sioux Falls constitution,
he was elected judge of the Second
circuit. In the fall of 1883 he was
elected to the legislature of the ter
ritory from the district comprising
the counties of Minnehaha, Hanson
and McCook. He was elected speaker
of the house and presided with dis
tinction and honor. He held the posi-
ton of trustee of Colgate, New York,
university and was also for a number
of years a member of the board of
trustees of the Sioux Falls college.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
STARS IN
ROLE OF H0STESSES
LADIES HAVE CLOSING MEETING
AND ENTERTAIN VISITING
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
LAST EVENING.

Starlight Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star, held their closing meet
ing Of the season in the Masonic hall
Thursday evening, marking the close
of a most successful and enjoyable
year. The meeting was in charge of
the Worthy Matror, Mrs. Sara Boice-
Grow.
Several new members of the Or
der were initiated and at the close
of the meeting refreshments were
served. The Order was favored with
addresses from Mrs. Jennie Mathews
of M%uscatine, Iowa, Past Most Wor-
thy Grand Matron, and Mrs. H. A.
Ercanbrach Of Anamossa, Iowa, Most
Worthy Grand Treasurer. The talks
by these Grand Lodge officers were
heartily enjoyed.
The Order will have no further
meetings till the first of October.
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THAT POSTAL
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
Be LEFT IN STATE
Aberdeen Bankers Pro-
test Against Depor-
tation of Funds
APPEAL TO BOARD
Want State, County and
School Bonds Accepted
as Security.
APPEAL TO BOARD
as Security.

Aberdeen, S. D.-Bankers of Aber-
deem have begun agitation which has
for it's object the keeping of the mon
ey of the postal savings deposits in
the west.
According to the law the banks
which are made repositories must put
up bonds secured by tax levies. The
nature of the bonds which will be
| acceptable to the government is fix
ed by the postal bank commissioners
and the local bankers want western
bonds to be made acceptable.
In a resolution adopted by the
local clearing house which launches
a movement to include the bankers
of this state and others in the west.
they say:
Whereas; The Postal Savings De-
pository act has been passed by con-
gress and become a law, and
"Whereas; Among the provisions
is one that moneys deposited in post
offices shall be redeposited in banks
in the same localities. Banks are
required to deposit bonds supported
by taxation as security from such
moneys; and
"Whereas; The board consisting of
tlye postmaster general, the secre-
tary of the treasury and the attorney
general may designate the classes of
bonds required for such rposes
and
Whereas; Should government
bonds, state bonds and bonds of
large municipalities be required. 1T
would be necessary for the banks of
this state to buy such bonds in east
ern markets, sending money east for
that purpose. The net result would
be that a sum in excess of the postal
deposits would be transferred to
eastern centers and the banks of this
state would not benefit by such de-
posits. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved: That the Aberdeen
Clearing house requests our senator's
and members of congress to use their
best efforts to induce the said board
of trustees to prescribe such secur-
tiles as may be available in this state.
such as county bonds, school bonds,
township bonds and the bonds of
such municipalities as are in u
midst; also be it
Resolved; That the South Dakota
State Bankers association and public
examiner be advised of the action of
this clearing house and that the Off
GERS of the state association and ex-
aminer be urged to use their in
huence to the same end.".
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
Moulton of Northwest
ern Says Crops Value
Shows Gain.
FAILURE IN o
Eastern and Southern Parts
of the State Are in
Fine Shape.

Pierre, S. D.-Superintendent
Moulton of the Chicago & Northwest
ern road, has just made a tour of
all the lines of that road east of the
Missouri river in the state, and in
his opinion, the state will harvest
fully rs per cent of an average crop;
and barring hail or early %frosts, will
harvest fully an average corn crop;
in fact in his estimation a better one
than for last year. While there are a
few spots east Of the river where the
drouth was severe. n the crop very
short, they are small in extent as
compared with the whole state, and
in many other locations the crop is
ahead of what it was last year, which
will go a long way toward keeping
up the average. He reports the east
ern and southern part of the state to
be in. fine shape. An area between
CaVour and DeSmet has been hard hit
North of Redfeld up as far as the
state line the crop will be short eX-
cept in a circle about Columbia where
it is above the average. While the
straw is shortIn that part of the state
the grain heads are we'll filled and
the grain of a good "o'itv. Mr..
Moulton thinks the ssNri1ers of the
state will secure even a greater cash
return for their crop of this year,
than for that of last year.
Off the lines of the road, the Mis-
souri, valley in this part of the state
has commenced it's oat harvest, and
some good samples are being brought
in from the fields. The country north
from central Sully county through
Potter and Walworth is reported to
be making a better showing than it
has for several years. West of the
Missouri there are local spots where
the crop is practically a failure. one
of those being along Bad river from
Fort Pierre to Midland. Another bad
section is in the extreme northwest
part of the state including a large
part of Harding and Perkins coun-
ties. Other spots west of the river
which received timely showers re-
port better crops than for last year.
The crop estimates have not in the
the past taken much consideration
of the country west of the river out
side of the Black Hills section, and
any gain shown in that part of the
state will be in the shape of a gen.
eral gain for the state.
The wheat crop of last year was
40,000,000 bushels, and the corr
crop s6,ooo.OoO,. bushels, and the
estimates for this year would place
the wheat at 3O,oo0,o0o bushels, and
the corn practically up to last years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
when the ice is opened by the Japan

when the ice is opened by the Japan
current.
Mr.. Hawkes. left Mitchell for Sc
attic the latter part of August with
the intention of accepting a govern
ment teaching position on the Yukon
river in Alaska. While in Seattle he
met the chief officials, of the service
and when they learned he was en-
gagged to a young lady in South Da-
kota persuaded him to send for her
and be married then, Offering him
the position in the Diomede Islands.
There he has charge of the govern
ment work among the Eskimos, who
are the sole Inhabitants, with two
assistants and an interpreter.
A day school is managed for the
children and a night school for the
adults. A workshop is maintained,
we'll equipped with tools where the
men may learn carpentry and boat
and sled making. The women are
taught cooking, sewing and the COM
mon domestic duties. Medical aid is
extended to the natives and the viii
lagos are inspected to see that the
revenue laws are not broken. A
strong moral influence has been ex-
erted by the government schools, and
in a few years the Eskimos on the
Islands have been transformed from
a barbarous people, given to drinking
and murder, to an orderly, industri-
Gus race, fast taking on civilization.
In this regard Mr.. Hawkes. says:
Here we have education in its
broadest sense, the social, physical.
and intellectual uplift of a childlike
race. 1 am striving to maintain Da-
kota Wesleyan standards up in this
little corner of the world. Under my
administration here, there has been
no drinking or making whiskey, no
killing, no n sent to Jail, when be-
fore the Islands used to be notorious
for making "hoosch" Eskimo whisk-
ey), and drunken brawls. I intend to
hold the lid down, although I am
the only white man on the island. I
am practically governor of these Is
lands. I have been judge, preacher.
teacher, doctor, and revenue inspec-
tor"
The climate on the Islands is
very cold and rigorous and work is
carried on under extreme conditions.
The soil when not coveted by snow
and ice, is racky and barren SO the
natives depend upon hunting and
fishing for subsistence. From a
vantage point of one of the Islands
it is said that a view can be obtained
of the continents of both North Amer
lea and Asia.
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the question as to the value Of the
property employed in the business.
appear to be the fighting points of
the case Mr.. Hillman's method Of d.
viding the common expenses is upon
the car mile and ton mile basis. He
applies the ton mile to passenger
traffic by computing the weight of a
loaded passenger car and comparing
same with a loaded freight car
Both sides r given ninety days
to prepare briefs, but neither side is
required to serve briefs on the other
until date of oral argument. One
argument is to be made before Spec
ial Master Gates at Sioux Falls, be-
ginning or November 4.
The testimony taken in the case
will consist of six or seven large VOL
umes.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-07-28
STUDENT
NOW RULES GOVT ISLE
EARNEST HAWKES. IN ROLE OF
GOVERNOR OVER EsKIMOS
ON ISLANDS IN BEHRING
STRAITS.

Graduating from college a brief
ago and then becoming practical
ly a dictator over several hundred
human souls is a peculiar turn Of
events. but such is the experience Of
Earnest w. Hawkes., a member Of
the 1909 class Of Dakota Wesleyan
now head of the government school
service in the Diomede Islands in the
Behring Straits. Mr.. Hawkes. was q
former newspaper man at Denver
and in several letters to friends in tie;
city he has graphically described
some of the conditions in the Is
lands OF the coast of Alaska. The
letters which he wrote were mailed
in October, 1909, and in March Of
the present year, but they did not
leave the Islands because Of the in
accessibility of the place, steamers
only touching there twice a year