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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-01-28
Linen Shower for Miss Simmons

Linen Shower for Miss Simmons
The linen shower given in honor of
Miss Irene Simmons at the home Of
Miss Lulu Ouren on Wednesday even
ing was a most enjoyable affair. The
chief feature of the informal dinner
served was the merry repartee, music
and stories. While presiding at the
piano Miss Simmons was surprised by
a real shower OF numerous bundles.
The recipient thanked her thoughtful
friends in the most happy manner.
When the merry guests departed they
themselves met with surprise. They
were met at the gate by Sam Daily
with a capacious sleigh, in which they
were expeditiously and comfortably
conveyed to their various homes.
Those present were Mrs. Bessie Coul-
son; Misses Irene Simmons, Belle
Hawkes., Floy Bethel, Mabel Human,
Phillipena Bartz, Lulu Ouren.
The little daughter Of c. S. Gilbert
of Peshastin was badly scalded last
Thursday, but is reported to be i'm
proving.
DR.. Hoxsey reports the arrival Of
girl at the home Of Billy Knowlton last
Monday.
Mrs. Reese, who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Marley, the past
month, left yesterday for her home in
Walla Walla.
Mrs. A. H. Sylvester entertained
few friends informally, Monday after
noon, in honor Of Mrs. Reese.
Mrs. Marks, sister of James Bu-
chanan, has been in Seattle hospital
for the past month. Mr.. Marks was
called to Seattle yesterday by the hos
pital authorities, and the supposition is
that she has grown worse.
Mrs. J. E. Wunder was pleasantly
surprised by the ladies of the Lutheran
Aid society last Thursday afternoon.
The gathering was in the nature OF
a farewell party to Mrs. Wunder who
expects to leave shortly for the Sound
country.
Mrs. A. H. Sylvester entertained last
Saturday at a fve-course, one o'clock
luncheon and kitchen shower in honor
of Miss Abbie McNett. Covers were
laid for eight. The guests were Miss
McNett's friends and co-workers in the
Sunday school work at the Congrega-
tional church.
Mrs. E. A. King very pleasantly en-
tertained at FIVE o'clock tea Wednes-
day in honor of Mrs. Reese of Walla
Walla. The guests were: Mesdames
Reese, M. A. Marley, w. A. Pfeifer,
A. H. Sylvester, L. J. Nelson and D.
H. Magyar.
w. G. Hellan, forest guard stationed
at Liberty, Kittitas county, is here Wis
ting the local forestry Office and max
ing notes.
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The little daughter Of c. S. Gilbert
of Peshastin was badly scalded last
Thursday, but is reported to be i'm
nrovinp
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-01-28

Dr.. Hoxsey reports the arrival of a
girl at the home of Billy Knowlton last
Monday.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-01-28

Mrs. Marks, sister Of James Bu-
chanan, has been in a Seattle hospital
for the past month. Mr.. Marks was
called to Seattle yesterday by the hos
pital authorities, and the supposition is
that she has grown worse.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-01-28

Mrs. J. E. Wunder was pleasantly
surprised by the ladies Of the Lutheran
Aid society last Thursday afternoon.
The gathering was in the nature OF
farewell party to Mrs. Wunder who
expects to leave shortly for the Sound
country
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Mrs. E. A. King very pleasantly en-
tertained at FIVE o'clock tea Wednes-
day in honor of Mrs. Reese of Walla
Walla. The guests were: Mesdames
Reese, M. A. Marley, w. A. Pfeiffer,
A. H. Sylvester, L. ]. Nelson and D.
n Mavar
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w. G. Hellan, forest guard stationed
at Liberty, Kittitas county, is here Wis
iting the local forestry Office and max
ing notes.
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For Sale

p. o. Box $50. SEATTLE, WASH.
The Washington times., 1910-06-02

nearest waste paper basket and
charged the expense of its printing up
to profit and loss.
II is quite certain that the suspicion
attaching to Mr.. Hazelton caused the
members Of the committee to move
with extreme caution in the action
they finally took concerning gas legis-
lation. They evidently wanted TO make
certain that nobody could suspect them
of undue friendliness to the gas com
panies, so they reported the Godfrey
resolution and the Cary bill for pas
sage. The first merely discourages
future stock jugglery and the second
fixes the price of gas at so cents
These are two pretty safe PROPOSE
tions. Any member of the House can
vote for them without the least fear
that he viii lie under any gas CON-
pany cloud In fact, it Will be pretty
hard for any member to do anything
but vote for them. They are simple,
clean-cut measures, providing reforms
which it has been demonstrated the
people of the District of Column oia
sorely need
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
GRAND OPERA FOR MASSES
OF THE PEOPLE.

Grand opera has too long been al
most exclusively fad of the rich in
America. OF course, nobody would
deny the rich a chance TO hear and
see grand opera, but at the same time
it is regrettable that the masses of the
people have not been given greater
opportunity to enjoy this form of
musical and dramatic entertainment.
Here in Washington just now we
have the wholesome spectacle Of grand
opera at prices within reach of the
great majority of the citizenship.
That such an institution is sound,
from the box office as we'll as from
the public standpoint, is evidenced by
the fact that the company is playing
to packed houses. This indicates that
the masses of the people want to
hear grand opera, and that it is posi-
bic for managers to produce grand
opera at rates of charge which the
masses can pay.
In Europe nearly every city enjoys
grand opera at low prices. There, as a
rule, the companies are not composed
of one or two great stars-who are
paid fabulous salaries-and an array
of lesser lights, but of groups OF men
and women all of whom have good
voices. In America grand opera has
run to stardom TO such an extent that
it has been considered impossible to
give it except at fancy prices.
Some of the managers have con-
demned America on the ground that
it doesn't appreciate grand opera, and
that operate productions cannot be
given outside of New York, where
there are more rich people than any
where else in the country. True, peo-
pie do not appreciate grand opera at
50 a seat, but give them grand opera
without great stars but with all round
companies, and with tickets something
like the size of their pocketbooks, and
they will show decided appreciation
just as they are showing appreciation
in Washington today.
That Americans are fond of music
is demonstrated by the fact that
parents who can afford it make
every effort to have their children
study music We all like music. We
like good mRsic, too, despite the fire.
quent charge that nothing but rag-time
appeals 10 US. But we won't pay
exorbitant prices for it. When grand
opera is put on a sensible basis the
masses of the people will fill tn,
theaters TO hear it.
The efforts of the managers who
are now giving Washington grand
opera at reasonable prices desery'
/ commentator.
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
ARMY.

The following officers are detailed TO
enter the next class AZ the Army
Signal School and will report in
person on August Is, 1910, TO the
comman6ant Of the school ar Fort
cordinSly:
Captain GEORGE s GIBBS. Signal
Corps
Captain CHARLES DE F. CHANDLER,
Signal Corps
The following named ofhcers are as
signed TO temporary duty with teld
cor.panies Of the Signal Corps as
hereinafter indicated.
First Lieutenant JOSEPH o. HAY
BORGNE. Sd Infantry, 70 Compa = y
A He will report in person at le
prOper time TO the commandment,
The Army Service Schools, at Fort
Leavenworth. Kansas
First Lieutenants CHARLES F LEON
ARD. eth Infantry, and ROBERT
DAVIS. I'd Field Artillery. TO Com
many D. LieutenantS LEONARD
and DAVIS will proceed at the
proper time to ChiCkamauEa Park.
Ga
First Lieutenant WALTER E PROS
SER. Sd Field Artillery, TO Com
pany L. He viii proceed at the
proper time TO American Lake,
Wash.
First Lieutenant PAUL NJ. GOODRICH
9Th Infantry. to Company l. He
will proceed at the proper time to
Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming.
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
La Toilette Gets Even.

THERE is no love lost between
! Speaker Cannon and Senator La
FoIlette Of Wisconsin. Whenever the
Speaker talks about insurgency IN the
House he invariably drags IN the
name Of Senator La Toilette. and
deals with that gentleman in a man
ner which leaves little 20 the imagi-
nation Of the audience.
Senator La Toilette has had a few
observations 20 make about Speaker
Cannon IN his own paper, but he had
an opportunity TO score on the Speaker
recently, and he took advantage OF
IT.
The Senator was making speech
on the railroad bill Speaker Cannon
came over from the House and took a
seat in the last row on the Republican
side, and began an animated CONVEX
sation with Senator Cullom Of Illinois,
who, for the moment, was occupying
the chair OF Senator Clapp. During
his speech Senator La Toilette turned
and saw his traducer. He continued
his speech for a few moments. and
then paused, with his right hand ex-
tended, and in the middle OF an i'm
portant statement
'T pause said the Senator, with
biting sarcasm, turning in the direc-
ton of Speaker Cannon, until the
conversation nearby may cease I am
making these important remarks on
the subject OF railroad legislation for
the benefit OF Senators"
Vice President Sherman, an old
orony Of the Speaker, was presiding
There was nothing for him to do but
rap for order, and as he did so smile
went around the Senate.
Uncle Joe" moved uneasily in his
chair, but held his ground until Sena-
tor La Toilette resumed his speech
He then started for the door. but Sen
ator Culom caught him by the arm
and took him into the Republican
cloak room, where the conversation
was continued in the blue atmosphere
OF tobacco smoke.
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
HIGH HONORS FOR COMMAND.
Err PEARY ABROAD.

The high honors paid Commander
Peary abroad are source of satisfsc-
tion to every American, but at the
same time they should make Ameri-
cans blush for the treatment that has
been given the diseoyerer of the North
Pole by his own nation. II is crafty
ing to perceive that on well-nigh every
hand in Europe there is a disposition
to give every due honor to the man
VINO first climbed TO the top of the
I'D. and that nothing is withheld
a. him because he is a citizen of the
United States. On the other hand,
one cannot help feeling a sense of
shame that in his own country Com
mar Ter Peary is accorded scant and
gru -ging tribute, more especially by
offieialdom and Congress. With respect
10 the Government, nothing worth
speaking of has been done for Peary,
and no one can say whether there
will be.
In the House Committee on Naval
Affairs the predominant disposition is
not to promote a man whose achieve
ments have shed lasting glory on the
American flag, but TO treat him as
an object of suspicion. The fact that
he has advanced such proofs as satisfy
the scientific world is not deemed ade-
ouate by the legislative hyPercritles.
European and English journals, alike
the daily newspapers and the scientific
publications, are teeming with praise
Of Peary. English papers are especially
gwen to commentator. High honor
has been paid him by the Royal Geo
graphical Society and other geograph-
ical bodies of Europe. Such senti-
ments are expressed as that his word
has been proved to be true by the
most exacting critics, and that Britons
indorse every honor paid him as fully
as if he were one OF their own country
men.
Truly, there is weight in that an
cient utterance, a prophet is not with
out honor save in his own country
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
Ca pitaI Tale $
Booking Roosevelt.

d EPUBLICAN members OF the House
N and Senate are beginning to give
serious consideration to the return OF
Theodore Roosevelt TO this country and
to speculate upon the probable effect Of
his appearance throughout the Western
country
Although Colonel Roosevelt Is thus FAR
booked to IA AXE only one speeck-that
one to be at the National Conservation
Convention, members Of Congress are
taking it for granted that it will be i'm
possible for him to escape maki.Ig nu-
merous actresses both on his way West
and on his return TO the East Hun
dreds OF letters are being received BY
Representatives and Senators from their
constituents calling upon them 70 ar
range 70 have Colonel Roosevelt speak
in their respective cities. Some mem
bers have forwarded these invitations
to Colonel Rooseveltin London with the
request that he make an effort TO ar
range his trip so that he can make
the speeches asked for by the people
Should, colonel Roosevelt decide to
depart from the program already map
ped out and speak at a. number OF
places in the West Il Is taken as a mat
ter of course In washington that that
section of the country will receive the
former President with the widest mag
Unable enthusiasm. Members Of Con
gress from that section of the country
have good reason to believe that the
former President is more popular today,
If possible, than he was when in office
Close friends OF President Taft do not
look with any degree or pleasure on a
speaking tour by Mr.. Roosevelt. They
do not attempt 10 deny that unless he
carefully refrains from expressing his
opinions he will start a whirlwind about
himself which would again sweep him
into the Presidency. Conservative mem
bers Of the House and Senate are not
at all certain Il At Colonei Roosevelt is
eliminated as a Presidential possibility
IN 1912, and they declare that all that
is necessary TO again start him on the
road to the White House is t. have him
start OF on a speaking tour in the West.
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
SENATOR OWEN ON POPULAR
GOVERNMENT.

Senator Owen of Oklahoma, in a
speech to the Senate Tuesday on
popular government and election OF
Senators by direct vote of the people
presented certain facts with reference
to these matters which cannot be too
frequently emphasized. He gave the
following reasons for the direct cleo
ton of Senators:
To make the Senate more responsive
to the will of the people; to prevent
corruption AID disturbance of legisla-
lures; to prevent deadlocks in legis-
latures; TO pOpularize government,
and tn increase the confidence of the
people in the Senate.
Senator Owen pointed out that the
House of Representatives no less than
four times, has passed a proposed
amendment to the Constitution for the
election of Senators and that the
Senate has always defeated it. Further
he pointed out that thirty-six of the
States have expressed themselves in one
form or another favorably TO the cleo
ton of Senators by direct vote, by
resolutions addressed to Congress, by
direct primary nominations, or by
voluntary party primaries. He quoted
the party platforms of the Democratic
party, the Independent party, the
prohibition party, and the New York
Democratic League, all demanding di-
rect election of Senators. Resolutions
have been passed by organizations
representing more than 100000 adult
workers and nearly half the people OF
the United States, according to Sena.
tor Owen.
In other words, there is not much
question that the majority of tn,
people of the country want election Of
Senator'S by direct vote. The House Of
Representatives has acted in this issue
undoubtedly in accordance with tn,
wishes of most of the voters. Grant
ing that many men are honestly of the
conviction that Senators should not b,
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
Miss Woodbury.
Wife Of George B. HOtchkiss

The marriage Of Miss Margaret Wood
bury. daughter Of the Rev. and Mrs.
Frank P. Woodbury.. 10 George 3.
Hotchkiss, OF New York, took place al
O'Clock yesterday afternoon al the
home OF the brides parents, 81 Howard
place. The ceremony, which was per
formed by the Rev. Mr.. Woodbury.. as
sisted By the Rev. DIT. Richards. OF
New York, an uncle Of the bride, was
attended by small party Of relatives
and few intimate friends
Bride roses, white peonieS, and palms
formed the house decorations, an al
tar being formed Of palms and roses
in one corner OF the drawing room.
where the wedding party stood during
the ceremony.
The bride. who was given in marriage
by her father. vas gOwned in a hand
some white crepe meteor gown trimmed
with point lace and her tulle veil was
fastened IT. Race with z wreath Of or
anEe blossoms The bridal bouquet
was a shower OF Bride roses and ferns.
Mrs Langcon Halves and Mrs Task
er Howard, sisters Of the bride, were
the matrOns OF honor Mrs HAYES
wore a gown OF mauve satin and car
ried sweet peas OF the same shade
Mrs. Howard, whose marriage took
place last year. wore her wedding gown
of white satin and carried pink sweet
John Iangdon HAYES and Francis
Woodbury. Halves, nephews OF the
bride, were pages. and carried baskets
Of pink roses.
AR Lamb. OF New York, was best
man for Nj HOtChkiss-
An informal reception followed the
ceremony and later IN the evening Mr..
and Mrs HotChkiss left Washington
for a wedding trip Mrs HOtchkiss
wore a travelling suit OF navy blue
pongee with a tailored hat OF the same
color. They Will reside in New York,
where Mr. Hotchkiss is q professor al
the New York University.
Mrs. Robert y. Harper viii close her
Sixteenth street residence Saturday,
and, with a party Of friends. leave
Washington for an automobile trip
through Maryland. She viii so 10 her
country place at Leesburg. Va. for a
few weeks before going 10 Sagg' Har-
Dor, for the remainder Of the season
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
Our Future Statesmen.

MOT the least interesting among the
1 y Capitol employees are the pages
who run hither and yon at the beck and
call Of members OF the House and Sen
ate.
The history Of Congress shows that
more than one famous statesman re-
ceived training as a page. The little
chaps are familiar with this histo~y and
because Of II each and every one Of
them is fred with ambition some day
10 occupy a seat in the House or Senate
and 10 snap their fingers at the pages
Of future generations. It is not unusual
TO see the pages assemble an hour or
two before noon, appoint a speaker ard
hold a mock session OF the House or
Senate. discuss legislation. points OF
order. etc.
Senators have their favorite pages.
and so do the members of the House.
There is one page in the Senate, how
ever. who Is a favOrite, not only with
members Of Congress. but with every
one who comes in contact with him.
His name is Cornelius Spedden, and a
brilliant career Is predicted for him by
every one who watches him speed on
errauds for the legislators. Cornelius
- remarkable in more ways than one
He is such a handsome chap that the
women always want 10 stop him and
pinch his rosy cheeks and ask ques-
lions Just TO have him talk to them
Cornelius has a prototype over IN the
House The boy has been known %
every one as Foster. his given name,
so long that few know his last name.
He has at his tongues end all the par
Iiamentary language OF the House
which he uses IN ordinary conversation,
much 10 the amusement OF the members
Incidentally Foster is an enthusiastic
follower OF sports, In which pursuit he
does not differ from members OF Con-
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
Army and Navy Orders

viii proceed TO his home and upon ar
rival there Will report by telegraph to
the adjutant general of the army for
further orders
First Lieutenant JULIAN NJ. GILES
PIE
First Lieutenant SOLOMON p. KLOTZ
First Lieutenant EVERETT s Nc
CLELLAND.
First Lieutenant DORSEY CULLEN.
cavalry. having been promoted to The
grade Of captain in the cavalry arm
July 1909 subject TO the examina-
uon required by law, and havinE
failed 10 pass the required examina
uOns and the proceed ihgs and find
.nSs OF the examining board HAVING
been approved by the Secretary o.
War or NAY q 1910. the reverSiCD
or the officer named 70 the status OF
1910
The following assignments to reSi-
ments Of officers recently promoted are
announced
Captain GEORGE B. SHARON TO 9Th
Infantry.
First Lieutenant PHILIP H BAGBY TO
Soth Infantry.
First Lieutenant LUTHER r. JAMES
10 9Th Infantry
The following transfers are ordered 20
take effect this date;
First Lieutenant GEORGE H. WHITE
from the 10th Infantry 70 the Sth
Infantry.
First Lieutenant LUTHER X JAMES
from the 9Th Infantry 70 the lotil
Infantry
Nidshipman NJ s BROWN, detacheo
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd 70
Hartford.
Passed Assistant PaymaSter J. MAC-
PIN, detached assls- ant 70 orlceI
in charge, navy pay ONCE, New
York, y Y: to Tacoma
Passed Assistant Paymaster n b
FARWELL. detached Tacoma; 70
assistant 10 officer in charge naval
paw office. New York, n l.
Paymaster s Clerk H - HOOTON, Sp-
pjOintmenJ as a paymaster's clerk,
duty Tacoma. revoked
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
Miss Garner
WEEDS Dr.. R. A. Quick.

Miss Ruth Garner. daughter OF MI
and Mrs. william Garner, Of Falls
Church. Va. and a granddaughter OF
Judge A. A. Freeman, who was the Al
torney General fort he Postofhce Depart
ment during .5arheId-s Administration.
was married 10 Dr.. Ralph A Quick last
evening. The ceremony, which was per
formed at $50 o'clock. by the Rev w
Edward Calender. in historic Old Falls
Church. was attended by a large gather
ing OF relatives and friends Quantities
of palms. ferns and pink roses adorned
the church, and Edward Ballenger
PLAYED the wedding music
The bride, who entered the church
with her father. who gave her IN mar
rage. wore a handsome gown OF heavy
white satin made with a front panel Of
pearl embroidery Her long tulle vel
was arranged with a cCronet Of real
orange blossoms. sent from Elorlca Tor
the occasion. and she carried a show er
bouquet OF lilies OF the valley
Miss Mary Milton. OF Washington, who
wore pale green messaline satin and
carried an armful Of Killarney roses,
was the maid OF honor.
Hiss Katherine Milton, Miss MarEue-
rite RoWcl. Miss Susie Davidson. Miss
Margaret ballard. Miss katherine Gar
uer, and Miss Margs ret Copper were
the bridesmaids. The first four were
gowned in pink messaline satin and car
red bridesmaids roses and the others
wore white lace over pale green satin
and carried pink roses.
The dOlyer girls. Miss Elizabeth Car
ner and Miss Alma McGrOarty. wore
! dainty frocks Ot white swiss and lace
ana carried baskets. Of sweet peas
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
NAVY.

Lieutenant L. ?. DAVIS. commissioned
a lieutenant Junior grade and lieu
tenant from January y, 1910
Lieutenant (junior grade) J. NJ SMEAL-
LIE. commissioned a lieutenant
(junior grade from January 81, 1910.
Ensign V V WOODWARD. detached
Hartford, 20 Navy Yard. Boston
Mass, connection Navy Rife Team.
Nidshipman II H FROST. detached
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd.
Michigan
Midshipman n. II. FOX, detached Penn
sylvania, and when discharged treat
ment Naval Hospital. Puget Sound
Wash, granted sick leave two
months.
Each of the fOllOwing-named officers
OF the Medical Reserve Corps. having
completed the course Of instruction at
the Army Medical School In this city,
The Washington times., 1910-06-02
CHURCH ADOPTS
REVISED PSALMS
Violent Controversy Aroused In
United Presbyterian Church
Assembly BY Motion.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-The United
Presbyterian Church, converting here
in it's annual general assembly. has
adopted a revised book of psalms.
The adoption of the new book was
accomplished by those IN favor of II
only after a heated discussion, the
opposition declaring that II the
United Presbyterians became hymn
singers instead Of song singers, they
need not remain separate from the
Presbyterian church.
The assembly has also adopted reso-
buttons to attempt to improve the con-
dftions Of the working classes.