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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Attracting Attention.

D EPUBIICAN insurgents In the
~ House are enjoying a new expert
ence- II IS not so long ago that when
an ins1rgenI got up 10 make a speech
on any subject except the rules he re-
ceived Ecsnt attention from the old
timers II was not unusual 10 see the
leaders OF the House machine retire
10 the clOakrOOms 10 enjoy their cigars
Things are changing in the House
as well as in the Senate The leaders
have come 10 realize that f. IS a pretty
good policy 20 listen 70 what the insur-
gents say Holding the balance Of
power as they do speech from an IN
5urgent IA these troublous times Is
more than likely 10 swing enough votes
20 defeat some pet project OF the House
ganlZatiDn-
Il was not so Ionr ago that the regu-
lars were wont 10 poke fun Al such in
surEents as Norris OF Nebraska and
AUrdccS o. Kansas. That day, ap-
paTenily, has passed Murdoch had
some views on the Ong-aud-shOrt- haul
clause Of the railroad bill and ne de-
sired 10 give the House the benefit or
feet the word Went around the corri-
doris and TO the CiUskrOoms. Pretty
soon the abseutees began 20 stroll fD,
ana before AIurdOck had sot well start
ed IN his speech members were stand
ing around his desk listening attentive
~ 90 every word he uttered
you are getting 10 be something Of a
drawing card remarked a member TO
1IE-dock when Re bad concluded his re-
marks
1T IS not Murdoch rem arke-I the
red-haired legislator from the plains Of
kansas 1T merely means that some
folks who have been terribly eIeeDv are
waking up 10 the fact that an ins5!rzent
IS Of some account aud that occasionally
he has some views which are worth
listening TO- Bear ir mind also that
these views do not always have a bear
ing on the rules OF che House We are
coming along Just watch Our. smoke
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Miss Dorothy Wagner WEEDS Today
Lyman Haviland Nelson, of New York
Preston Gibsons Hosts
At Most Original Dance

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Gibson were
hosts at the most original costume
dance Of the season last evening. at
Hampton Farms. their Virginia estate.
receiving their guests in the picturesque
costumes Of a Sioux chieftain and his
sqUaw. The guests also appeared in
Indian garb-
The pow-wOw began AT SHUTDOWN, and
at twilight the colony Of gay wigwams
under the oak trees was Lighted with
rnyriads OF torches ana lanterns. A band
in native costume played under a huge
tree, and the braves and souaws entered
into the spirit Of a number OF native
Indian games preceding the supper
supper was served in the largest wig
wan. and consisted mainly OF Indian
dishes.
At the conclusion Of the supper, the
feature OF the evenings program took
place, a band Of ten Sioux. in a four
horse team, descending upon the peace
ful scene with loud CATERING OF hoOfs
and firing or guns. With wild WhOOps.
the party drove a stake, TO which an
efhgy Of a man was tied and burned,
while the party. VINO were genuine In
dian braves, danced a most picturesque
war dance
General dancing then began indoors
and lasted until nearly daylight.
The guests, numbering several hun
dred. included representative diplomatic,
official, and resident society
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
PARTISAN METHODS OF CON.
QUOTING INVESTIGATION.

Those who have been following the
Ba1RgeE Pincbot investigation by a
special committee Of Congress. cannot
fail TO be impressed by the methods
which are being pursued in this in
curry. On the whole, they are not
such as 10 lend value 70 the findings
of the committee When the verdict Is
handed down by this Congressional
jury II begins 10 look very much as
II the controversy would be lust where
II started. That is TO say, the partisans
OF Secretary BsIlinger viii be of the
same opinion they were at the BEGIN
ming and the supporters OF Mr.. Pin
chot and OF former Special Agent
Claws are quite likely 10 continue
firmly OF the conviction that the head
OF the Interior Department Is an
enemy OF conservation, and that he
WIS unduly active in trying To hurry
the Cunningham coal claims 10 patent.
Moreover, a considerable body Of good
people Is quite likely to remain where
they started. IN q more or less. puzzled
frame OF mind as TO what the row Is
all about, and why al this storm and
fury.
Presumably the object Of the Con
( Eressional investigation was 10 arrive
at the truth That Is the only real
interest the public has in the matter.
It wants 10 know whether, as a matter
Of fact, the CLAWS charges against
Secretary BaIlingsr had any substan-
tial basis, and whether the Interior
Department officials have been alert 20
protect the resources OF the Govern
ment- OF have been resolving questions
fn favor OF private interests that have
: cast cOvetOus eyes on the wealth of
the nation in its water powers. its
coal, It's other minerals, and resources
It Is the business Of the committee
10 fri out the facts IN relation to
etFese things II any Senator or Repre-
sentative on the committee Is not set
ting out 10 90 this, he Is allowing his
PartisanshiP for one side OF the other
% betrsy the welfare OF the people
OF the United States.
There are those who sheer at this
investigation and this whole contro-
iversy as idle, useless. meaningless, and
all that sort of thing. 1t Is neither
idle nor meaningless. The questions
raised transcend the Importance Of any
individuals, however exalted
the members of the committee 10
maintain judicial Poise- They are not
required 10 bully and browbeat wit
'nesses- The spectacle Of distinguished
Senators, for instance, behaving ike
lawyers in a police court trial is
neither necessary nor calculated to con
vince
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Ceremony Performed by
Canon ]. w. Austin,
at Rauscher' S.
Reception and Breakfast
Attended by Many Out
Of I own Guests.

Miss Dorothy Wagner daughter Of
Mrs Wagner. and the late Col. A /.
Wagner, L s 4, was married 70 Ley
man Haviland Nelson, Of New York
city, at noon today at RaUsCher-s. The
ceremony, which was attended by a
large party OF relatives and out-Of-town
guests. was performed BY Canon J. W
Austin, assistant rector Of st. Thomas
Church
The bride, who was given IN marriage
by her uncle. Thomas Il. Howard. Of
Pittsburgs Pa. wore a handsome i'm
ported lace robe over white satin. Her
long tulle ven was arranged with orange
blossoms and she carried a shower bou-
quet OF gardeniss and lilies OF the val
ley
Miss Gertrude Wagner, who was her
sisters only attendant. wore a dainty
gown Of pink embroidered batiste with
a large pink hemp hat trimmed with
pink roses. She carried an armfuI OF
Bridesmaid roses
Talen Nelson, OF New York. was best
man for his brother.
Immediately after the ceremony an
informal reception and wedding break
fast was served. Palms and peonIes
and roses formed the decorations IN the
room and the table was adorned with
a Centerpiece Of pink roses
Mrs Wagner. mother OF the bride.
wore a becoming gown or black silk
marqufsette over white satin with a
large black hat
Mrs Nelson, mother OF the bridegroom.
wore gray satin with a black picture
hat
Mrs. ". K. Mayor. wife OF Captain
Naylor- Z s A, and q sister OF the
bride. wore lavender wolfe over silk
Later IN the afternoon M and Mrs.
Nelson left Washington for New York
from where they viii sail Saturday FOR
England, their future home Mrs Mel
son Travelled in a tailored suit OF gray
English tweed with a picture bonnet
Of pink straw and gray chiffon
Among the out-Of-town guests present
at the wedding were Mrs Nelson and
Miss C0rneIia Nelson. Of New York
city, mother and sister Of the bride
groom. Ms Monroe Stewart. OF Colo
RADIO. sister Of the Bridegroom: Mr.
ard Mrs 7. H Howard. Mrs. n ..
Howard grandmOtheT Of the BRIDE M
and Mrs Joseph Kelley. Miss Elizabeth
liam Hammett. J. ". Beatty Miss Helen
Beatty. Ms F G. ColIingwood and Miss
COllinEwOod. OF Pittsburg. Pa Mss
Margaret Bell. OF Bradford. Pa Jo-
SepH Fahy. Mr. and Mrs S-heuck- John
Nelson. Frederick Nelson, Redmond
keresey, and M and Mrs owen, Of
New York city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
What S On the Program
Tonight IN WASHINGTON

Address by ". n. Mackenzie. The So
ciaI Causes Of Poverty 7. NJ g A.
y. n
Concert by NordiCa and =. NJ O a
Mandolin Guitar. and Banjo Clubs
Gymnasium Hail. I735 9 street. S D m.
Closing exercises LiHthicUm Institute.
Linthlcum Han. q n
Commencement exercises, Madison
Han Seminary $50 D n
Concert, West street Presbyterian
Church, s p. N.
lecture on The Social Causes OF Pow
erty," by u. .. Mackenzie, Y. N
G. A, 3 D n
EUchro party By Grant Circle. Ladies OF
- the G. a.. r. Riggs House. 6 .. m
Entertainment by Municipal Council.
Roy Z ATcanum- AT E5ythian Temple,
s O'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Cannon organization-Antho Reeder,
Scott, Calderhest, Miller, and Campbell
has a hard fight on his hands for re-
nomination. The progressives in each
instance have put a strong man in the
field. On the other hand, Murdoch and
Madison, who have been consistently
with the House insurgents, viii have
no opposition for the nomination and
probably none for the election. The
voters Of all parties, according to Mr..
White, are backing Murdoch and Madi-
son in the stand they are taking against
Cannonism and Aldriehism. Similarly,
Senator BTistow, in the opinion Of Mr..
White. has great strength in his State
by reason Of his alignment with the
Senate Republican insurgents.
Taking no stock in the idea that in
surgeney Is a weakness to the RepubIi-
can party, Mr.. White predicts Kansas
viii give a greater Republican majority
this year than 1t has IN any of-year
election for ten years. He SAYS the
people are studying closely what Is 60
ing on at Washington. They know
what Is happening as to the railroad
bill and other important matters pend
ing IN Congress, and they have their
eyes open. For those Republican
leaders who think they can smother
the progressive movement, consultation
with Mr.. White might be valuable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
ADVISES
ON LINCOLN FUND

Citizens Interested IN the now almost
extinct Lincoln Monument Fund Asso-
citation met last night in the law office
Of Henry NJ Baker and considered
means 20 revive the old institution
Senator CUllom, now the only living
member Of the association. IN a letter,
suggestion that an endeavOr be made to
have a special act Of Congress passed
to make the United States Treasurer the
receiving treasurer for what remains OF
the fund. and authorizing MIN 10 trans
fer It 20 some Of the Lincoln funds now
existing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
''THE GEORGE WASHING TON
UNIVERSITY FOREVER"

EEt-iutIlIs ma come ana pTeSl-
dents may 90, but the university goes
on forever This was the sentiment
expressed today by one of the members
OF the George Washington University
and this. We believe, Is the thought
that has become upPermost IN the
minds OF WashingtOniaus during the
past two weeks. It touches the nerve
of the present situation. The com
munity needs the university, and any
gripping Of its work, OF any backward
step IN its development, ought not
even TO be discussed.
The investigation, now being com
pieted, into the financial affairs Of the
institution viii doubtless show that
every dollar that has been spent has
been spent upon the university itself.
in developing 1t 20 its present point Of
educational usefulness
Opinions may differ as to whether
or not those trustees who were
at the helm a few years ago were
prudent IN entering upon the policy Of
developing into a real university what
was then not much more than a col
lege, without first assuring themselves
of the additional endowment needed 10
insure the permanency OF that policy;
but the community cannot shut its
eyes TO the fact that, as the result
Of that policy, the George Washingt on
University, as Dr.. Needham said in has
letter of resignation, ~is now doing
work OF university grade IN all the
departments OF higher learning
Therefore the vital question now
confronting the District Is whether the
university thus developed shall be car
ried on as a real university. The
community, as a whole, must share
President Needham's faith when he
says: Mistakes of Judgment, mistakes
OF fact, and errors may have been
made, and undoubtedly have been
made, but 1 believe I have made no
mistake in my general position that
the institution should be elevated and
preserved as a true university under
all circumstance"
The personal controversies connected
with the affairs of the George Wash
ington University during the past year
must not be permitted 10 blind the
eyes Of good Wsshingtonians 70 the
interests Of the university itself, and,
above all. the interests Of the young
people OF the District of Columbia. It
Is TO be hoped that all who have. in
any way, been connected with those
viii now initiate the spirit
of self-effacement reflected in Dr.
Needham's letter Of resignation His
keen sense of personal loyalty to the
institution" has impelled him to make
way for some man who can harmonic
conflicting interests and lead the uni
versity on to victory in the worthy
fight it has been making for the past
wear for the admission Of the District
Of Columbia to the benefits OF the
Morrill, act
Throughout. the community the hope
Is expressed that the trustees may be
able to choose such man at an early
date. Prompt action Is needed to
prevent disintegration and loss IS no
mentum, as we'll as cooling of en-
thusiasm and interest, not only among
those students now in the institution,
hint aIzo auonrr those rrho a-e con
sideriDg the question of entering 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Countess Moltke
Goes TO Lancaster. Mass.


Countess Moltke. wife OF the Danish
Minister, has gone to Lancaster, Mass,
where she viii be the guest Of her
parents. AIr- and Mrs. Nathaniel Thay-
81, ar their summer place. Until the
first week in July. she viii be Joined
then By the minister. and they VIII
san for Europe. to spend the remain
der Of the summer season
Mrs. Brown. wife OF Senator Norris
Brown, OF Nebraska, left Washing
ton last evening for Lincoln. Neb-
She viii Join her daughter, who IS 3
student ar the University OF Nebraska.
and they win 20 10 their home, at kear-
his family when Congress adJOurus-
-
Prince Eoudachen. Of the russian
embassy has gone 20 New Yo-k- He
VIII said Thursday for Europe, 20 spend
the summer.
The recently appointed first secre-
tary Of the Brazilian embassy Barros
mont. VIII arrive in Washington to
day He comes here from Brazil,
where he has been on q leave OF I'll
senCe. His last post was Venezrels,
embassy At London and The Hague
Nj anE Efrs. Perry Belmont closed
their handsome residence, and LefE
Washington yesterday To- New York,
from where they VIII sail on Saturday
for Europe 10 spend the summer
-
Announcement is made Of the marriage
of Miss Linda Lucke and Charles T.
Coutts, OF Richmond Va The wedding
which was performed yesterday after
noon at O'Clock. az the residence OF
Sfrs J. II. Mullen, OF Washington. by
the Rev. Benjamin D. Cav, was Al
tended by a small party Of relatives
Palms. ferns and clusters Of Sp-inE
blossoms adorned the house A we'd
ding supper was served.
The bride wore her travelling suit Of
pastel green cloth with a hat Of the
same shade and carried a bouquet OF
Bride roses
Mrs J. Burnet Crane viii close her
residence on TweDtiesh street shortly.
and. accompanied by her daughter Miss
Katherine Crane. and Miss EStelIe
Crane. viii 20 abroad for the summer
=
Mr. and MS. Thomas T Car have
gone to the Virginia Hot Springs tor a
brief stay
DR.. and Mrs FremOnt-Smith win close
their Washington residence next Wed
nesday and go TO Bar Harbor for the
summer season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Mrs. MacVeagh
VIII Receive Today.

Mrs MacVeagh. wife Of the Secretary
OF the Treasury. viii receive this after
noon after o'clock. as usual on
Wednesday.
house on Lafayette square for the sum
mer, and Joined her son-in-law and
daughter. Capt. and Mrs Frederick
Bugher, al their New York home for
several weeks
Mrs. George T. Oliver, wife Of Senator
oliver, IS spending a few days in New
York at the Hotel WOlcott-
Gen. and Mrs. J. Franklin Bell left
Washington this morning for Great
Neck, Long Island, where they wiz
spend several weeks
Col. and Mrs Archibald Oracle and
Miss Oracle have returned 10 Washing
ton from New York They VIII remain
Of June. when they VIII 90 % one Of the
Northern resorts for the sumner sea
son
Miss Henrietta Fitch. daughter Of
chief Engineer Henry u. Fitch and
Ms. Fitch, left Washington vest rday
for Philadelphia, where she VIII be the
guest OF her brother-in-law and sister.
Mr.. am Mrs. Albert Pepper Gerhard.
for a fortnight
CHIEF Engineer and Mrs Fitch. &C
c0mpsnied by their daughters, the
Misses Fitch. viii close their Washing
ton residence about the middle of June
and 90 20 Bay Head. y J., where they
have taken a cottage for The season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18
Mrs. Beekman Winthrop
Entertains at informal
Luncheon Party.
Minister Of Bolivia and Miss
Calderon Hosts at
Luncheon.

MIS- Beekman Winthrop. wife Of the
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy, was
hostess AZ luncheon today, asking a
lew friends informally 10 meet 1fr
"inthrcp's mother, Mrs. Robert Win
tnrop, OF New York who IS theiz
house guest
The Minister OF Bolivia and Ms
CaIderOn were hosts at an informal
/ lGncneon today. having az their guess
I % 1onor 2lF. Monies, former president
OF BoilF1a- who Is spending the DAY f-
| Washington on his way 20 New YORK
On account OF the period Of mourning
which the minister is Observing T0-
invited
Minister Cancels
Social Engagements.
The minister from Greece has can
ceIed his social engagements on the -
ceipt OF news Of the death Of his
mother, Nine. Hatsopsu1o. VIE OF the
governor OF the province OF Athens.
=
Countess de BuIsseret. wife Of the
minister from Belgium, VIII san from
az their estate n belgium The minister
VIII accompany his family 10 New York
but vii take an extensive Western TN
visiting the Pacific Coast. before Joining
. them IN August
Col and MIS- John d Hal have gone
20 New York, from whence he viii sail
on saturday for an extended so5ou-u
AIr. and Mrs. John p. Mclean 1-fTI
san from New YORK Saturday FOR = visit
q several months 70 European springs
President
Going to Bryn Mawr.
President Taft viii go 20 Bryn 1fzvr
early In June. where he VIII be the
guest N honor Of whom Miss carey
Thomas and Miss Garrett viii give 4
luncheon at the deauery on June ..
The Secretary OF the Treasury and
Mrs MacFeaEh were the guests IN hon
OF OF whom Senator Eean entertained
a party at dinner last evening.
In celebration CT the national holiday
Of Norway, the flag OF Norway, which
has been at half-mssz since the death
Of the King Of England. was raiSed 20
topmast yesterday Il viii hang at half
mast again today, and until the end OF
The period OF mourning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

No one need worry over whether Mr..
Kerby can get oaother Job. Judging BY
his performance on the witness stand
yesterday, he's quite well able to take
care OF himself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

The activity Of the members Of the
National Piano Dealers Association in
behalf Of the merchant marine must be
explained by their interest in anything
concerning the high C's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Considering that the title TO the state
reposes in the office Of the Senate Com
mittee on Finance. it's cinch that the
Rhode Island charter. sold at auction IN
England the other day. IS a phony docu-
ment-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

The mere fact that the fellow Is q
man higher ID doesn't always prevent
him from INDUCING in tricks that are
low down
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

It has been demonstrated beyond pos
sibility Of dispute that the loan shark
belongs 10 the man-eating variety OF big
fish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Nobody takes any stock in this Idea
that the comets going 10 hit US but
well all feel just little better II to
morrow finds US stiu on the Job.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Mr.. Ballinger might be said 20 be IN
alterably opposed 10 condemnation pro
ceediugs against the Interior Depart
ruprr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

One would probably find It somewhat
difficult 20 convince Mr.. BaIIingsr that
the comet was not a harbinger Of trou-
bic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

No matter how opinion may differ as
TO the virtue Of Nj Kerby's convictions,
everybody must admit he's got the cour-
age OF en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

II the comet would Just switch its tail
hard enough % shoe all the flies OF the
earth one could look upon It's VISIT as a
real blessing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

National-'KinE DOdC,' so O. m.
Belasco-'-She StoOps 20 Conquer" -
2. N.
cademy-VaudevilIe, rs and 3 D. m.
Chase -POlite vaudeville. Sis .. N.
CasinO-Continuou vaudeville
Gayety-''VanIty Fair and BATTLING
Nelson, SIS p. m
ajestiC-Naudeville and motion nc
lures 10 Il D m
Masonic Auditorium 49, Motion picturas
and vaudeville, go to 1870 D m.
Arcade-NIidway and other attractions
CThe Times VIII be pleased to an
nounce meetings and enter: ailments In
this column. Phone or write announce
ments)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Mr. KERRY should remember that the
uplift has always been resented BY the
upIIftee and hard on the upIfter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

man higher I'D doesn't always prevent
him from INDUCING in tricks that are
low down
Nobody takes any stock IN this Idea
that the comets going 10 hit US but
well all feel just little better II to-
morrow finds US stiU on the Job.
one would probably find It somewhat
difficult 20 convince Mr.. BaIIingsr that
the comet was not q harbinger Of trou-
bic.
No matter how opinion may differ as
to the virtue Of Mr. Kerby's convictions.
everybody must admit he's got the cour-
age OF en-
It has been demonstrated beyond pos
sfbiIity Of dispute that the loan shark
belongs 10 the man-eating variety OF big
fish.
Mr.. Ballinger might be said 20 be IN
alterabIy opposed 10 condemnation pro
ceedings against the Interior Depart
ment-
# the comet would Just switch its tan
hard enough 20 shoe all the flies OF the
earth one could look upon It's visit as a
real blessing.
Mr. KERRY should remember that the
uplift has always been resented by the
uplIftee and hard on the upIifter.
And n th5, meantime, 1fr. Cannon Is
enjoying a long period OF delightful
calm
Battling Nelson may have been able TO
tel Uncle Joe something about fight
Ing, but it's extremely doubtful
There IS reason to believe that nobody
in Washington vii retire before 1870 to
night.
Maybe the Doctors trust" was the
real influence behind the defeat OF the
bin TO change the date Of inaugura tons
II might be said that the whole world
is dreaming now Of Haley
Il viii be well 20 keep the keys TO the
cyclone cellar handy until tomorrow.
Mr. WJckersham at least cannot be
charged with having failed 10 ante
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Mr. WJckersham at least cannot be
charged with having failed 10 ante.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

And IN the meantime, Afr. Cannon IS
enjoying a long period OF delightful
calm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Maybe the Doctors trust was the
real influence behind the defeat OF the
bin TO change the date Of inaugura tons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-18

Battling Nelson may have been able 10
tel Uncle Joe" something about fight
Ing. but it's extremely doubtful