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The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

mountain several weeks ago, when she
fell from her horse ana sprained her
ankle. She viii not be able to discard
her crutches for several weeks yet
Miss Clara Drew. the weiI-known con-
traIto. viii spend her summer vacation
in Europe. She will sail in about ten
days and be absent for two months Miss
Drew has been the contralto soloist In
the First Church OF Christian Science for
some years, where her work is said to
be eminently satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Torney Simon sailed
Friday for two months trip abroad.
They will visit the exposition at Brus-
sells and spend the rest OF their time in
France and Switzerland, returning here
about the middle or September. Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon spent the early summer IN
the mountains of virglpia.
Bernard shir-clin. gifted son Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. shir-clln. who was the
valedictorian of his class at Tech" this
spring. viii go to Long Island about the
first of August to make a visit to his
old friends. the young sons OF former
Secretary Cortelyou. Young Mr.. Shir-
Ciin has spent a portion Of each summer
for some years as the guest OF the Cor.
telyous at their home AT Hampstead.
Paul Ransdeil. the 'ceilist, is spending
a fortnight with his cousins, the sons
OF DIR. and Mrs Leo Judson. OF Norfolk,
at their summer home at Virginia
Beach.
Miss Helen Foster, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Foster. OF Baltimore. and A
niece Of Percy S. Foster, OF this city.
spent the past week with Miss Ethel Lee.
These young ladies are both talented STU
dents IN the Peabody Conservatory OF
Music, where Miss Lee wen a scholarship
year ago Miss Foster was on her way
from a visit 10 Richmond to her home IN
Baltimore.
Mrs. Florence Hill Hormess has gone
to the Shenandoah Valley TO spend a few
weeks before going 10 Maine for the re-
mainder OF the summer
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
The Girl Who Waited.
the 81. Paul Pioneer- p.

From the st. Paul Eao1eer=STe
A resolute little school teacher, Miss
Mildred Williams. OF LintonYiIle. MINI.
has broken the record In the Canadian
Northwest for the length Of time the
land Office has been besieged by home
steaders. She has just completed a wait
of twelve days at the local land Office and
succeeded in securing a quarter section
sixteen miles northwest OF Saskatoon,
valued at SIS an acre. While there were
a number of fine farms TO be given out
10 the lucky one, this was the prize, and
Miss Williams prepared for 1t with all
the care OF a general undertaking q city's
siege. She employed woman TO bring
TO her meals and soft drinks. She en-
ployed another woman as a kind of scout
and messenger. Then she moved into the
vacant space just outside the door with
reclining chair. She took up her quar-
tiers just twelve days before the time for
the homestead allotment The rule IN
Canada is that line shall be formed
and the first one in gets first choice.
Miss Williams got expert advice and
then started her long vigil. Her equip
ment was a heavy coonskin coat and
blankets, for the nights were chilly. with
supply of current literature and regu-
lar service by which she received the
daily papers she kept her mind busy. At
night she made kind of tent over her
chair. which secured ali the privacy she
required. Every one was IN sympathy with
her because OF the ingenuity and deteFmi-
nation she displayed. Therefore there was
cheer when she marched into the land
Office and secured her homestead. She,
came to Canada eight months ago. and
began TO teach school. AS the support
of widowed mother she was entitled.
under the law, to homestead ie0 acres,
and learning of the prize at this entry,
she laid her plans with care.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
FROM WOMANS
POINT OF VIEW,

Carelessness in the matter OF keeping
engagements is widespread-it is a fem
mime trait, mind you, and one that IL
perfectly exasperating 10 men, even when
they do not complain Professional men
have been obliged 10 protect themselves
against loss of money and loss Of time
BY charging a fee for an engagement
whether II is kept or not Business houses
have not adopted that plan exactly. but
they have a system whereby the woman
pays the penalty Of breaking an engage
nent. in some way or other
Take the woman who makes a date for
fitting at shop where she buys ready
to-wear gowns That date is hers, and
II she fails to claim it she has 10 wait
awhile. either at home or in the reception
room connected with the fitting rooms.
The waiting period may be hours long.
and she cannot prevent IT, although the
courteous attendants viii give her COM
fort all possible attention It is q right-
eOus punishment which few women care
10 meet more than once IN a season.
We cannot expect q lesson to last longer
than that
Every promise should be weighed be-
forehand-then. If made. II should be
religiously kept. There are Just two
excuses acceptable TO fair minds-serious
Illness and death. All others should be
made In advance to avoid giving dis
appointment, annoyance or embaTass-
ment TO the other party Of the bar
gain. Fascinating women may keep peo-
pie OF all kinds waiting possibly. but
ordinary femininity viii find Il much TO
her advantage 10 be sincere in word
and punctual deed.
can actually pick out the tardy
women in late arrivals at the
theater--I mean the ones responsible
for the distressed look on the faces OF
the annoyance Of those whose enjoy
ment is marred by the distraction. It
is not by any sign OF repentance. but
by an undesirable expression which
dares anybody to interfere with free
dom of action, a challenge thrown to
the world at large
It is a comfort to deal with reliable per-
sons of either sex. There is enough
TO annoy everybody without being forced
to accept an unwelcome addition 20 the
burden. Persistent exposure would work
wonders with those who have no re-
gard for their word, but that means a
concerted effort TO stamp out the evil,
and ! have not found everybody willing
TO join the movement. There are enough
spineless people in the. world TO be a
hind-anoe in any reform.
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
LAUREL.

Mrs. George P. McChesney, OF st.
Louis, Mo, is the guest of her sister.
Mrs William Boiling, at BoIlingbrooke,
near Laurel
Dr. and Mrs franklin Taylor and
children spent the Fourth in Washing
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
A New Kind.

fTofn INC UtuneafoTa
A trained nurse CARRIED in her triple.
cape street uniform OF cadet blue over
heard two children commenting upon
what 1t might mean. when one exclaimed
confidentially: "oh. I know; she's q
widow Of a mail carrier
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
Prettiest one of All.

From nppincOtt's Magazine.
He (tenderly)-And what do you think
of the engagement ring sent you,
Doris7
She (delightedly)-Why, I think It is a
beauty. Jack, the very handsomest one
ever had given me.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10

American woman who recently arrived at Aarhus,
Denmark, on her steam yacht Nahmo. with party
OF thirty friends. During her stay al AaFhus she
much interested in Yachting and admired the beam
tful vessel. The Goeiet party ssfni the sTenng il
the summer castle q the prince. at MnrzelisberE
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10
T0-DAY's MENU.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Pineapples

Sliced Pineapples
Farina MIX
Ham Toast
Oatmeal Biscuits
Coffee
LUNCH.
Baked Tomatoes
Mushroom Toast
Apple Pie Tea
DINNER.
Stuffed Beefsteak
Tomato Sauce
Potatoes Spinach
German Salad
Cheese Crackers
Prune Whip
Coffee
Recipes.
Apple Pie-Line the pie-plate with a
good, medium-rich paste Core. quarter,
and peel sour apples. and slice them into
the plate, heaping them slightly in the
center. Sprinkle over sugar according
TO the sourness OF the apple (one-haif OF
a cupful Is generally sufficiently, and a
little grated lemon rind or powdered Gin
namOn. II very dry, add few spoons
full OF water. Cover with an upper crust
and bake for about forty minutes in a
moderate oven.
Ham Toast-Chop very fine one cupful
OF cold, cooked ham, add one teaspoon
full Of mustard. one-quarter of a tea
spoonful of black pepper and dash of
celery seed; mix. and add one egg, well
beaten; work the whole TO a smooth
paste. Put layer OF this between two
thin slices OF bread; toast lightly on both
sides. Served9 hot, with cream sauce
poured around It.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10

Miss Hazel Franklin, former vice presi-
dent OF the Music Students Club. who
has attracted much attention with her
sweet mezzo-soprano voice, Is spending
the summer at the White Sulphur Springs
with the Misses Read at their farm.
Miss Franklin met with a painful acct
dent during horseback ride over the
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10

Only about one Of every fifteen per-
sons has both eyes In perfect condition.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10

The average cost mile OF a trans-
Atlantic submarine cable Is $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-10

The Criterion Orchestra, Huribut @.
Winfield. director. gave very successful
concert and dance at Harpers Ferry. W.
Va. Saturday evening. July 3 assisted
by Miss Clara L Johnson. mezzo-so-
prsno, and David A. Heyser. cornetist
The programme was as follows: Overture,
THE Arabs Dream (KendalD; valse
lento, Dreaming In the Shadow" (Hayes);
novelette,, Clown Dance. Marceline"
CTrinkhausl; soprano solo. For All Eter-
nifty CAdascheronf), Miss Clara L. john
son with orchestral; operate gems. 1.-The
Soul Kiss" Levi; intermezzo. Rose
land (Eugenes; cornet solo. The Ros-
airy" (Nevin). D. A. Heyser with orehes-
tra): characteristic. 1.-THE American Pa
troll (Afeacham): waltz suite. The Lon
and the Mouse" (Bendixl; soprano solo,
Happy Days" (strelezkD. Miss johnson
(violin obligato by Hurlbut G. WINFIELD; ;
Egyptian serenade, 'Amina'' Qincke);
entr' acte. "a Garden Matinee" CF'rimD:
finale. Chinese March Eccentric-Ah
Sin" (Rolfel.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
GEORGETOWN PLANS
NOTABLE EXERCISES
Graduating Week Entertain
ment to Vie With That of
Big Universities.

Plans were set on foot today by class
presidents Of Georgetown University 70
hold extensive exercises TIA. viii vie
with graduating week enteIts inments
at the big universities Of the country
during the Blue and Gray commence
ment week Of thee present year.
The program which had been err laged
VIII be wholly altered II plans outlined
at n meeting yesterday are carried
through.
Commen cing with the bac,a laureate
sermon Sunday, May %, the week is to
Dc taken Up with graduating exercises
o. the Iifferent schools On the various
mornings. while in the al -ernOOrs s base
ball games and crew races Will hold
sway. In the evenings IL Is the inreu-
ton TO hold different social events, be-
ginning on Monday with the seriOr
prom, and then following with an out-
doof production by the dramatic aud
musical clubs. a society circus, the
alunnl banquet, and valedictory even
ing on Friday.
Such a week, it is argued, would 5-aw
large numbers OF old students 10 the
cry. and would give TO Georgetown a
ntuEg lebratiOn-
The class presidents have formed a
permanent organization, which will be
composed Of the pres idents OF the differ
eEt classes eN OfficiO. Johr J. COwhig,
OF Casanova, Va. the pa plcsident Of the
postgraduate class OF the law school,
was made president Of the organization
oy unanimous consent and \. Sher-
" Ood Ferris, OF this eitv the president
or the senior class Of the medical school.
was unanimously chosen vice president.
William i. Byrne. Of Pittsburg. Pa,
president Of the senior class Of the col
lege, was made secretary. while the
lreaSurershiD was bestowed on Waldo
Z. Pearce. Of this city, president Of the
senior class Of the dental school
The association viii meet at a banquet
IN the near future, when an organization
win be perfected
The Washington times., 1910-02-28

scandal is Ike q new bonnet, (: wants
70 be aired daily. -Acs III.
Aging of Women.
WILDE: Mrs. Cheveley-More WON
en- grow old nowadays through the
faithfulness Of their admirers than
through anything else
GIBSON: Pansy-Women grow old
because Of the faithfulnehs Of their ad-
WILDE: Lord nlingworth-Ai' %om- won
en- become Ike their mothers: that is
Mrs. Allonby-Nc man does. that is
"A ~ Woman of No Importance. Act
GIBSON: Pans of Pave-An women
tragedy No man does; that is his.
WILDE: Sir Robert Chiltern-Snjes
are OF no use nowadays. Their profes-
sion Is over; The newspapers do their
work instead
An Ideal Husband. Act ". page So.
GIBSON; Ferguson-You've been spy
BRECKENRIDGE- pies are Of no
use nowadays Their work is done by
NE newspapers, and = great deal bel
Ter Act "
Gibson's Career.
Preston Gibson, who is about thirty
one years old, is the son Of the late
Senator Gibson Of Louisiana. He In
herited nearly 100000 from his father.
Before he was sixteen years old ts aad
written a play and produced 1t in a
large auditorium especially built for the
occasion on his fathers estate. The
play was called Her Choice" Il was
bought later by the manager Of a small
western company for S10O-the first
money Gibson ever earned. He attend
ed Yale and was one Of the best foot
ball players there ter years ago
After leaving college Gibson went 70
Chicago and became "A newspaper re-
porter at the salary OF s. a week. He
found time 20 write another play. Mrs.
ErSkine's Divorce which ran success
fully for q week in Milwaukee. but
which he took off the stage, saving he
wished to revise H. That was followed
by another play. Fate" which was
tried out in the Illinois Theater in Chi
cdEO- His next play was The Vacuum"
and IL made a great success.
In 1900 Gibson married Miss Minnie
Field. niece OF Marshall Field. Of Chi
"aEo. His mother, after the death Of
her FIRST husband. married Thomas Nell
son Page the author. Mrs. Gibson pro-
cured a divorce in Chicago, IN 1907, and
two years later Gibson married Miss
Grace Mcmillan Jarvis. a niece Of Lady
Harrington, wife Of Sir John Harring-
ton. former British ambassador to
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
MAN OF SEVENTY
SUED BY WOMAN
Chicago Millionaire Made Defen-
dant In Breach of Promise
Case

OXFORD, Mich. Feb. 2S-Niss Flor
ence Bliss, Of this city. is suing William
A Latham. a Kankakee and Chicago
millionaire, for $1,000 for breach OF
promise.
Latham is seventy years old. a wid-
over with several children. three Of
whom are married. Miss Bliss met
Latham while she was visiting her
brother in Alberta, Canada. and she
SAYS he became most attentive 10 her.
and asked him 10 marry him. She con-
sented, and everything appeared 10 be
lovely until he returned 70 Chicago, and
then ne unCeremCnioUsiv cut of the en-
Eagemeut Saturday Miss Bliss indig-
nantly denied that she was -uing Lath-
am. bat declared that he was suing her
for breach Of promise. but today she
admits that she Is the plaintiff in the
suit
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
WEALTHY CHINAMAN
is UNDER ARREST
Charged With Aiding Illegal Land
ing of Fellow-Countrymen
in This Country.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2S-Hom Kin.
a wealthy Chinese merchant OF New Or
leans, who was arrested charged with
aiding the Illegal landing Of twentv-
eight Chinese on Cat Island, Miss, from
the steamer AXel from Mexico, started
back TO the Southern city in custody
today
How went 20 China in December on 2
visit. 1Ie returned on the steamer 81
IBERIA. and not having his papers with
him, he was sent TO the detention shed
He telegraphed 20 New Orleans for the
papers and was thus found by officials
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
PRESS CLUB BOARD
NAMES LADIES' DAY
ElleTy's Band Declines All Book
ingS TO Furnish Music
There Thursday.

The board or governors Of the Ma
ional Press Club have designated next
Thursday as the annual ladies' day.
Ellery's Band has declined all book
ings for that day in order that the
solUists may furnish the music for the
newspa and their friends
From TO o'clock a special pro-
gram viii be enjoyed By the women,
while IN the evening there will be q
smoker for the men, at which Ellery's
men VIII again furnish the music.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
Might Cut Letter Postage
Half If Periodicals Paid
Share, Says Hitchcock.
REPLY TO ARGUMENT
OF THE PUBLISHERS
Believes Proportion of Rural De-
livery Cost Charged
Is Fair.

Postmaster General Hitchcock has re-
piled 10 the argument Of the Periodical
Publishers Association as to the cost Of
handling second class mail matter. de-
claring that should the magazines pay
their exact share of transportation cost
enough money would be made by the
department to rduce the cost Of carry
ing a letter to l cent, instead OF 2
B The reply goes into many details Of
4 the operation Of the PoostOffice Depart
ment. and touches upon the relation OF
the second class mall matter 70 the rural
1iee delivery system, the cost Of trans
porting newspapers as well as maga-
zines, and The causes of the present
z deficit Of S64,OoG00o in the department.
Says Letters Defray Expense.
The report says If the rate on second
class matter were high enough to cover
the entire cost Of transporting and han
ding it, which has not been suggested.
IT would be possible, without creating a
deficit, 70 reduce the postage on letters
from cents 70 1 cent.
Every time a 2-ccnt stamp is now
placed on letter, it defrays the ex-
penSe not only Of handling and trans
Porting the letter, but it helps to pay in
almost equal measure the cost Of dis
JributinE through the mails the .eriodi-
cal publications Of the country"
Rural Delivery Cost.
II IS also asserted in the statement
that the average length of haul Of
magazine is L0Si miles. while the aver
age length Of Il e newspaper haul is 29I
miles.
Mr. Hitchcock. therefore. denies EN-
phatically the statement that it costs as
much to handle the newspapers as 10
handle the magazines.
Il Is asserted by the department that
IN charging 70 second class mil matter
4c-ZS per cent of the cost Of rural free
delivery, the proportion Is fair The
statistics Of the department show that
- per cent of the pieces OF mail handled
was second class matter.
Dit. Hitchcock also denies that there
VIII be surplus OF Sle.oo0pl0 in ali the
departments of the Government if
proper allowance is made for the rural
free delivery service cost.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
STOCKMAN CHARGED
WITH MANY THEFTS
Diamonds, Furs, and Cash TO the
Value of Thousands
Taken.

DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 2S-Iosen5
Streck. a s=Ockman. wanted by the New
Orleans police on a charge of steaiiDr
$500 in diamonds. several hundred iT
cash, and furs worth several hundred
dollars more. is under arrest in Detroit
and most Of the property has
covered
Miss Minnie Lyons. Of New Orleans
was the victim. and a woman believed
70 be the notorious Ann Odeia D.Ss De
Bar, but who posed as fortune teller
and went under the name of Madam
Julian was believed 20 be an accessory
70 the robbery. and the police are now
searching for her. Detectives connected
with the central detective bureau de-
cline 10 discuss the case.
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
ITALIANS HONOR
POLE DISCOVERS

ROME. Feb. 2S.-Tie Royal Geo
graphical Society has ratified the fol-
lowing committee recommendations for
the bestowal OF medals for 1899. These
include. Cold medal 10 Commander
Robert T. Peary, for the discovery Of
tha Ncrth pole: a silver medal 10 Capt
Robert A. aB-tlett, who commanded the
Roosevelt on the Peary expedition. a
gold medal 20 Lieut. Ernest H Shackle-
ton for his nearest South Pole, and a
silver tablet 10 the Duke Of the Ahruzzi
for his expedition 70 the Himalayas.
where he made a record ascent.
The society appointed William Morris
Davis, the geoloEist, of Harvard Cniver-
sity, correspondent
The Washington times., 1910-02-28
ARRANGE FUNERAL
OF MISS JULIA LEE
Body Of Member of Famous Vir-
ginia Family Goes to
Alexandria.

The funeral of Miss Julia Lee. one of
the Oldest surviving members Of the
Lee family of Virginia, and a resident
Of WashinSt on since the carly COS. will
be held at her residence. Z3l5 PennsvI-
vacia avenue, Friday morning. at 1880
O'Clock At I o'clock, the boay will De
taken to Alexandria for burial
Hiss Lees father. Richard Bland Lee.
"a, served with distinction under Gen.
Albert sydney Johnston during the yyar
between The States Her grandfather.
Richard Bland Lee, was the brother OF
Gen. Light Horse Harry Lee, father of
Gen. Robert Z. Lee. OF the Confederate
army.
She Is survived by two brothers. r. F.
Lee, Of Richmond, r. =. Lee. of Buck
land. Va, and sister Mrs. Anna
PEBBLES, Of Richmond
The Washington times., 1910-02-28

utes after I reached my room 20 make
a thorough examination of the volume
containing Wildes play At the end
OF that time ] had an array of ten ex-
am7Ies OF striking similarity
Epigrams Compared.
Here is a complete list Of Gibson's
lines and the original epigrams from
Wilde's plays, An Ideal Husband and
A Woman Of No Importance I am
9uouns from the J. ". Luce edition OF
the PLAYS OF Oscar Wilde.
WILDE: Lord Goring-I am glad YOU
nave called. I am going 10 give you
some good advice.
Mrs Cheveley-Oh, pray don't. One
should never give a woman anything
Ideal Husband. Act III. page 81.
GIBSON: Ferguson-tAIakes "a re
mark about good advice)
PanSy Parr-Neyer give a woman
anything she can't wear in the even
WILDE: Mrs. Chevelev-T have a
distinct recollection of Lady ChiIten al
ways getting the good conduct prize.
Sir Robert Childem-And what prizes
did You get. Mrs CT
MRS. CHEEELEY-My prize came a
little later on in life. I don't think any
Ideal Husband. Act r. page <
GIBSON. Pansy Parr-When / was AT
sch'ol 1 always got the prize for good
conduct have gotten other prizes
since, but none or them were FOR good
cohuuci- Act l.
WOman's Two Occupations.
WILDE. Mrs. Choveley-I don't care
ABOUT the London season, il is too mat
rlmonlal' people are either hunting for
HUSBANDS or hiding from them.
GIBSON: Pansy ParrNlTomle5 leSs have -e
only two cupatiOnS-hUnting for hus-
o@nas and hiding from them.
WILDE: Mabel CliItem-Oh. 7 i love
London society 's' Il is entirely com
posed Of beautiful IDIOTS and brilliant
IunatcS. Act I nae
GIBSON: Pansy Parr-BraihalV nv men
lon lon l eare for beautiful idiots and bril-
WILDE: Lord Goring-Nothih1rr a ages
ike happiness Act -. =
GIBSON; Pansy Parr Cspe-.king to Al
ne ne t,-sI,l emerson o. happy marriages.
Nothing ages one like hapI Iiness.
WILDE Mrs. Marchu1nt-N -
jhVia- We have married erfect bYs-
)ahus ana we are punishoG for If
GIBSON. Pansy Parr-Harr,v q rsr- ~,
Tor It, 4 ,'iI5iIe - TTI Ie'
WILDE: Lord Goriug-ob. 11't 7 Soma ~ 4;
-ancy Mrs. Cheveley is ona Of those
very modern women Of ogIr time mo
ind a new scandal as bec071inr a. n
new bonnet, and air them 10th in the
park every afternoon at $50
l--,- -Acr II, page IS
he scandal Va
Pansy Parr-Bother the scandal A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-19
PUBLIC OPINION

Editor of Farmer:
 Sir-A frieid of mine just informed me that his boy underwent medical inspection in school yesterday. He was stripped to the waist. his throat swabbed out, his eyes pulled open, his finger nails scraped, his shoes ard stockings taken off and his toe nails examined in the search for bugs.
 This is what comes from the order ing of school inspection as advocated by portion of the press in this city.
 The boy said that the girls were treated in the same way. Of course the medical examiners have got to do something to get at that thousand dol lars. and they are doing it.
 Do parents of respectable children in this town desire to subject their chil- dren to this kind of treatment?
 Too many of these medicos know no more of the exact science of life and the laws of health than a bull calf knows of astronomy. And most of these children subjected to this indig- nifty are from as respectable and intel ligent families as any of the doctors who examine them.
 If all the people who are opposed to this scheme would keep their chill dren from school for a time it would put an end to this special mode of graft.
 MAJ. THOMAS BOUDREN.