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Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

The marriage OF Miss Cornelia Janin,
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Janin of this city. to Ensign Alexander
Sharp, u. s. N, son of the late Captain
Alexander Sharp, U. s. NJ, will take place
on Wednesday afternoon, May II, at Val
ley View. the country home OF Miss
Janins uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Alex
ander Portor Morse. Rev William L. Rus
sell. d. D., of st. Patrick's church will Of
ficiate. Miss Janin will be attended by her
sister, Miss Juliette Janin, as maid OF
honor, and Naval Constructor II. o. G.
Knox will be the best man.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Miss Myra Breckenridge, daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs. r. w. Breckenridge, has as
tinguished herself during her four years
at Smith college and at the college COM
mencement exercises will have most graf
flying recognition of her good work. Dur
ing her college career Miss Breckenridge
has specialized in music and the honors
are both for her work as interpreter and
as a composer.
3 As a member of the music committee
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

HE committee In charge OF the
plans for the summer mission
study school are sending out
49, 1900 folders announcing July
E41AENNN Il TO Is as the date Of the ses-
go sion and the Omaha university
buildings as the place. This committee is
also at work completing plans for the
school which is to be held under the au-
spices Of the Federation OF women's For
eign Missionary societies. At present II is
the matter OF securing teachers and speak
ers which Is OF chief moment.
Miss Jennie Redfied president OF the
Story Tellers league and principal Of one
Of Omahas schools will have charge Of
the children's hour and will illustrate the
possibilities Of story telling rightly de-
veloped Mrs. Edith waggoner leader Of
the music department of the Omaha Wo-
mans club, Is In charge OF arrangements
for the concert, which is to be one Of the
features OF the session meeting of the
federation will probably be called later
this week for the consideration of further
arrangements
Three hundred essays have been entered
by the pupils OF the seventh and eighth
grades and the high school for the con-
test inauguarated by the Omaha Women's
Christian Temperance union. Fourteen Of
the schools are represented. These essays,
which are written on the effect of alcohol
upon the nervous system, will be judged
by Or. J. NJ. Aiken, J. f. Woolery and
Mrs Elizabeth Sears and the prizes will
be awarded at a large public meeting.
The essay which wins the so offered
by the omaha union will be entered in the
state contest and then II a winner, in the
national contest
Mrs W. T. Graham is chairman OF the
committee In charge of the contest.
Mrs. A. c. Griffen was elected president
of the Imogen Study club of Florence at the
annual meeting held this week with Mrs,
Paul Haskell and Mrs Alfred w. Riemer as
hostesses. Mrs. Paul Haskell was named
vice president; Mrs. Cassius Crawford,
treasurer; and Mrs. f. H. Reynolds, secre-
tary. A Venetian program was given during
the afternoon and the rooms were deco
rated in the Venetian colors, green and
red. Papers on the years study Of the
Merchant of Venice" were read by Mrs.
Riemer, Mrs. Griffen and Mrs. A. b. Hunt.
Those who contributed the music were Mrs.
Reynolds, Mrs. Siert and the Misses Chand-
Ter.
The Story Tellers league will meet
Thursday afternoon at the public library.
Miss Kate Winslade will have charge OF
the program.
An exhibition of the work done by the
domestic art classes and an illustration OF
the accomplishments of the students OF
domestic science at the Young Women's
Christian association will be held wednes-
day from to p. m. The exhibition will
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

composed music to be used in the class
play, Merchant of Venice" A barcarole,
which will be played between the first and
second acts, is Miss Breckenridge
achievement. She has also written an
organ professional, which is to be played
Ivy day.
Miss Breckenridge has also won the
honor of place on the commencement day
program, and will play the piano part with
the college orchestra when it gives the
(Hnler),
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Mrs. Francis C. Eversman has announced
the engagement OF her daughter, Mar
garetta Mary, to Mr.. James Francis Cur
ley OF Massachusetts,. Miss Eversman is a
sister of Mr.. John G. Eversman, wen
known in political circles in Washington
and Illinois. No date has been set for the
wedding.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

The women's missionary society Of the
First Baptist church held an interesting
meeting at the church Friday. Mrs. E. r..
Wormersley Is the leader Of the division
which was in charge of the program. Miss
Gladys Loebeck. pianist, and Miss Blanche
sorenson, vocalist, furnished music as a
pleasant addition to the missionary discus
sion. Mrs. George B. Darr gave q reading
Rev. John Matthews gave an interesting
talk on the work Of the colporter. The
society holds one more meeting before the
summer vacation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07
Washington Social Notes

Vice President Leading
ca ghtswomen of Spanish War Veterans Enter
aned-Dpomat Wedding TapiGOssp from National Capital
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Mrs. John w. Garrett, wife OF the Amer
lean minister to Venezuela, will leav
America for Rome next week to join hel
husband. Mrs. Garrett is now almost en-
tirely restored to health She will sal
from Cherbourg on May IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07
Among the Women's Clubs

Fsn Tor Mission Study Summer SschOO Are Announced-Many
an IN the Omaha WOmn Christian Temperance Union Essay
te-mogen Club Elects offioe-oher Club Announcements
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Washington society is interested in the
announcement OF the engagement of Miss
Rosalean Beta daughter Of the late John
F. Betz OF Philadelphia, and Senior Don
Augusta Pulido OF Venezuela The we'd
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

include plain sewing, dressmaking millinery
and the doll clothes made by the youngest
classes for their dolls. The cooking, OF
course, will speak for the expertness for all
who delve into the mysteries Of the chemis-
try OF cooking
This exhibition Is held at the close Of the
regular term and also as introduction to
the special six weeks term which is to
be inaugurated in both the domestic science
and domestic art departments.
Miss Margaret Coffin and Miss Gertrude
sly. directors of the two departments, are
in charge Of the exhibit.
Mrs. F. H. Cole chairman of the scholar
ship committee of the Nebraska Fedora
ton OF Woman's clubs, was a special
speaker at the district meetings held at
Falls City and Superior this week. The
Superior meeting was held May and s.
The home department Of the Omaha
Women's Christian union Will observe
Mothers day by holding a social meeting
at the home Of Mrs. A. Wagner 1893 South
Twenty-eighth street, Saturday afternoon.
The meeting is called for $3.50 o'clock and
teachers and other friends of the union
will be guests. The union holds its regular
business meeting at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday
in the Young women's Christian associa-
tion auditorium.
The Frances Willard women's Christian
temperance union will hold an all day
meeting with Mrs James Taggart, 22O5
Webster street, Wednesday. At o'clock
Rev. Ralph B. Houseman, pastor of the
CASTELAR, Presbyterian church, will give a
talk.
Mrs. J. w. Bishop, formerly an active
member of the Omaha woman'H club. has
been elected president of the Woman's
club at San Bernardino, Cal. Speaking of
her election the San Benardino Evening
Index says; Although Mrs. Bishop has
not resided in San Bernardino for a very
great length Of time, she has taken great
interest in the club work, and has fully
demonstrated her ability as a leader. Club
work is not new to Mrs. Bishop as she has
always taken an active part in clubs where
ever she has been. While In Nebraska she
was for some time president of the Cozad
Woman's club, and later she was one of
the most active members OF the Omaha
Woman's club"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

IB committee in charge Of the
plans for the summer mission
study school are sending out
1900 folders announcing July
y to IS as the date OF the ses-
sion and the Omaha univarsit,y
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Count de Bufsseret, the Belgian minis
ter. who has been TO St Petersburg. vii
leave May 20 for Europe. enroute to hi.
new post Countess de Buisscret and the.
children will Join the minister abroad ir
July, after spending the month OF Jun,
at the summer home Of her parents. MajoI
General and Mrs John p. Story, L. S. A.
retired, at Whitehalls near Annapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Mrs Albert Akin OF New York has spent
some time in Washington as the guest Of
her parents. Attorney General wickersham
and Mrs. WickeTsham
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

The beautiful colonial country place
known as Clean Drinking Manor. about
five miles from Washington. has at last
come into the hands OF Admiral and Mrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Former United States Ambassador Tower
and Mrs. Tower Of Philadelphia spent sew
eral days in Washington, having come e
the capital as guests OF Secretary McVeagf
and Mrs. Moveagh at the dinner given ir
honor OF the president and Mrs. Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

The Story Tellers' league will NEE
Thursday afternoon at the public library
Miss Kate winslade viii have charge o.
the program.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

An exhibition of the work done by the
domestic art classes and an illustration OF
the accomplishments of the students OF
domestic science at the Young Women's
Christian association will be held wednes-
day from 3 to s D. m. The exhibition will
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

Miss Olga WELLINGTON of Cumberland.
Md. daughter OF United states Senator
and Mrs. Wellington, has been spending
some time as the house guest OF Miss
Louise Mattingly at Laurel, Md.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

ding 10 expected to take place next month.
Senior Pulido is we'll known In diplomatic
circles, having served here. with several
brief intermissions, as secretary OF legation
or charge d'affaires Of Venezuela for six
teen years.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
SIT RIGH I.

\ striking example of that lack o' o'-
RICHNESS of vision and clearnesS "I
Thought which is too often and some
times pernciouSly prevalent in s'ap-dasp
comments on public affairs Is presented
in remarks by tho Rev. Dr. e. ". Park
hurst in The New York Evening jour
nal" on the subject of orr relations WIN
Mexico We quote:
There is no DENYING tho Iingo'sm cf
the American mind. 'lNll war ~
in progress in Mexico What business
is that of ours? II was not considereo'
hv us that 1t was any of England's
business to interfere with us in our civil
War. and tho Board Of Arbitration ~
Geneva made her pay heavily for nav
ING done so The presence Of our
government at 50 close range is owl
IDENTIFY not welcome and cannot fail 10
produce An unpleasant impression not
ONLY upon the McNicans but also upon
the people of Central and South America.
There is no civil war in Mexico. There
is an insurrection. marked by maraudlng
and ravaccs of u felonious and sordld
kind. but there arc no recognized bel
liccrcnts such as are necessary 10 state
Of civil war
England did not Interfere with us in
our Civil War. and she was not made 4"
pay for Interfering She did neglect 70
do what our army and navy arc now
doing toward Mexico. aud il was for
that Neglect that she was made t. pay.
IF We should permit bands Of American
frecbooters to continue invading Mcxic"
from our borlcrland We should bc com
hitting against Mexico such Il fault ~
Great Britain committed against us.
There is no evidence that tho presence
Of our troops OF tho border. to prevent
tlibustcrinC. i unwclcome or will pro
duce an unpleasant impression. What
has produced and would produce most
unpleasant impression is the participa
tion of american IoCions' in the Mex
lean disturbances and The wrecking of
Mexican railroad trains by criminal adj
vcnturers from the United States-prc-
cisely tho performances which our army
has gone 10 the border 10 prevent.
We might add that distinctly I'M
pleasant impression is produced. also. hy
il-informcd and irresponsible talk about
"intervcntion" in Mexico when both
countries understand perfectly well that
nothing Of The sort is intended
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
PEOPLE and Social l1cfdents

, Barracks Mr.. and Mrs. flames ". Jamleses
Of England. for whom they invited guest.
at luncheon to-day. Mr.. and Mrs. Jama..
son we're entertained al dinner tonight B,
Mr.. and Mrs Richard ". Tyler.
John Barrett. director general Of the Pa.
American Union. has issued invitations IA,
lecture on Wednesday evening. when tin
roted French statesman. Senator Baros
d'EstournelIes DE- Constant will address I,
distinguished audience on THE Mission q
lthe United States; What America Has Al
ready Done and What She Must Still d.
for the Salvation of Europe and the Word -
Mrs. Samuel Spencer entertained q lara
dinner party tonight
Tie Austrian Amba assador and BaYon.s.
TTergelmuller the British Ambassador ana
Mrs Bryce. the Turkish Ambassador. n.
Soarish Minister. Justice and Mry I'm.
Ton. Justice and Mrs. McKenna and a num.
her Of other prominent people wers prs,.
cnt at the first night o' IAN cld NJ
/ Yorker" at tho Relssco this evening.
! Mr. and Mrs Preston Gibson eer. ho,,.
birthdays. whicl, arc only day apart. H..
, ginning with theatre party and coneluA.
I ing With a supper. dance and entertain.
ment AT the Playhouse. Their lonr IIst ~
guests included the Postmaster General
Countess Luise Alexandra Won Berns.o-W
| Count Pourtales, Miss Cecilia Nav. R.h.
ert Bacon and number of the younger ~
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14

school he stopped 10y the classiica'ioh
of all the second and third class post
mastcrships and of the majority frac-
ton of fourth class postmaslcrshipS sun
filled without competitive examination.
When the postofiicc is taken compie'cl!
ont of nolitics there will he few fields IN
The federal service left to conquer. IL Is
striking evidence of the hold wh'ch
the merit system has taken on popular
regard that the suggestion made by the
Civil Service Commission that all the
posloffices he classified meets with no open
criticism from the politicians as 'reV"-
lutionary" and "undcmocratic. Yet ten
wears ago no one would have thought 1t
practicable 20 try to drive the spoiis
system out of its last great stronghold.
The merit system Is making headway
because the voters everywhere now rc-
alizc that il produces greater efficiency
in the public service. is fairer than the
old method and more economical Tho
federal government has applied II with
signal success. and tho states and cities
arc sure to come Ia it sooner or later.
As the commission points out. six states
and moro than two hundred cities have
already taken it up. 1t will become
universal in tho United States a soon
as the voters everywhere begin to apply
themselves encrgctically to the problem
Of diSsociatinc business from politics in
state and municipal administration.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
THE VETERAN PRivATE's NEEDS

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: To ~ Volunteer Commissioned Or
Iicer of Long Service" who is glad the Sui
TO have the government pay pension 10
commissioned officers. allow me 10 say that
commits stoned officers while In the service
received 500 a month and the enlisted men
81; a month The enlisted men did the
lighting and slept In the mud and snow,
while the officers lived in tents, had pri-
Yates 10 wait on them and lived of the best
there was. commisssry whskey Included,
TO give them courage.
The commissioned officers got all the
glory in newspapers and histories. AS 10
the real value of their services, ] have
heard men say II the inconpetent officers
OF the Army of tho Potomac had been
eliminated fhe enlisted soldiers would have
captured Richmond in less thar a year.
This commissioned officer says that enlist
cd men are amply provided for. Indeed.
The 50 a week they get is iust about enough
To pay d0cfors' bills aud for rheumatic pils.
This commissioned officer would hke 10
have medal and pension also. Tie on
listed men prefer to have something that
will stop their hunger while living. the
glory io scintilate on their tombstones
after they are dead MD. v w.
Veteran who Served Three Years IN tho
Field
Kingston. y =. March n lfl1.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
THE CABIN EFT.
From The Tribune Bureau.


Washington. March IS-The Attorney
General and Mrs. Wickersham returned
this afternoon from "A weekend vis't ou,
OF town
7 Mrs Meyer has gone TO Boston for V's''
Of several days She viii return the last
of the week
Tho Secretary OF the Interior, Walter H.
Fisher. Is the house guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
i. y. Noyes Mrs Fisher probably VIII not
join her husband for some time. being de-
tained at her home in Chicago by baby
of two years and several other young chill
dren.
Tho Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Nagel instituted a custom carly
In the season Of entertaining dinner party
every Monday night. and tonight gave the
last OF the series. Their guests were the
! Swiss Minister and Nine. Ritter inc
Swedish Minister. the Secretary or tho IN
terror Prince KoudacheT, Charge d AZ
faires for Russia, the French military at
tache and Countess Dc ch3mbrun, iteuten-
ant Colonel J. o. McTachan. British mil
tary attache; Mr. ana Mrs. Franklin Is
Lane. Mr and Mrs. Frank B. Moves. MISS
Maud Wetmore, Miss Mary Williams and
Miss Isabel Hagner.
Tho Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
Macycsgh have ieft Washington 10 spend
week in New York and Boston.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
NEW YORK'S BAD PAYMENTS


There is considerable force in Mr.. Nc
Aneny's explanation Of his failure to
keen the pavements I'm repair. 1t is the
end Of winter. during which repairing
has TO he largely suspended. The pave
ments themselves are bad, i'll adapted
for the traffic they have to sustain, laid
under bad system, opened frequently
under n had system and repaired under
n had system. The material Of which the
surface is composed is not wisely Sc
lected. The foundations that underlie
II are for the most part utterly made
ouate The inspection which should have
protected the city when the pavementS
voro laid has more often than not been
inefficient, inadequate, unlntel!igent O."
dishonest. New Nork's habit Of constant
Iy opening holes in IFS pavcmenis for
ono purpose or another and leaving those
holes unmatched for u long time 10 permit
Of tho disturbed earth's settling would
itself keep the streets in 9 ragged condi-
;ion. And the system by which contrac-
tors LAYING pavements are obligated +"
maintain them in repair for period
itself makes for neglect and divided re-
sponsibility.
Eut all Of these excuses might hav"
been offered and were offered in pallia-
tion of ragged pavcments under Borough
President Ahcarn. That they Werc not
then accented as satisfactory is one rea-
son why Mr. NcADeny was made MS
successor. The system which has
brought about the present evils can be
changed \ policy can he adopted which
will make ii certain that the pavpmonts
will he in better repair next year than
they are now. The public looks To Mr..
NcAncny To take up this subject ener-
cotically. So that present conditions "'d
never be repeated.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
Major Shaw Hurries Forward His
Marriage on Being Transferred.

Try Telegraph 70 The Tribune
New London. Conn. March iS.-Miss Win
fired < Bartlett daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
George ". Bartlett. residents Of the Mo
hican Hotel formerly OF Greenwich, Conn
and Major Melville j. Shaw, commandant
at the United States marine quarters al
the navy yard. were married at 81. James $
Episcopal Church this evening
Tho marriage. IT IL understood. was not
10 have taken place until the latter part OF
April. hut was hurried forward when Ma jor
Shaw received orders transferring him 20
the recruiting station at Brooklyn.
Miss Sallie Oakley. of Mamaroneck. y. Y,
Was maid Of honor and Lieutenant i. Il.
Garrett who succeeds Major Shaw COM
msndant at the naval station, was best
man This was the thirteenth wedding at
which Lieutenant Garrett has oflciated as
best man. but tho wedding party was not
feazcd either by that or when the lieutenant
called attention to the daily calendar which
also showed tho hoodoo date. l3 The dress
I'm which the bride appeared was begun only
this morning.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14

l35-Pound Tarpon Beat Health Vom'
missioner Florida Record.

Health Commissioner Lederle sprea'''
yesterday morning az tic Health DepS'
ment with a tropical tan and sore ns"
ann. lie got both while fishing On hous''
Loaf in Florida watc~s for the last th'e'
weeks. The glass" arm came from NV.
ing in half a dozen largo tarpon ano
or three gigantic hosiish. The Comm.
sioners wife landed a tarpon Weighing ~
pounds. the prize catch OF the trip
on his arri:al at his Office Or. Led"'.
found letter awaiting him from enc "a
the ofllcias Of the Department when s's
casied that the number. size and weic"
~ tho respective fish caught b. the '''"
missioner be pla ccd In an itemized s'S,'
ment and he properly sworn 10 beiore =
told Or. Doty and Police Commission
Cropsey to-day OF MS achievements. 'V''
missioner Lcderle thercupon made is' "
the fish he caught which he maintains
record. Besides, he has sore arm uV"
pulling them in
An old Seminole .omahapk and son'-
pottery were picked up by D.. Lederl" n's'
Marco. Fla. from which place the sh''"
$, niap Institutioa acquired many ln'"'
relies last year.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
SIGNS OF sIDEREAL SPRING.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: March and spring first month
have come. and the first day ~ sidereai
spring is close ~ hand on TUESDAY. the
2lst dsv Of this month. real spring is born.
as King Sol enters tho sign OF Aries and
the constellation Of Pisces As yet We dis
corn few indications Of springs advent; our
sun seems warmer. tho great sun Arcturus
is rising higher. and Sirius and the glorious
Galaxy arc drifting more and more 10 tho
west and northwest. The lawns and trees
sleep As though dead. snow and ice are yet
seen I'm our suburbs. and winters chains
stll f"tter the coUntry7 vale and rill To
our cars como rumors Of crocus and robin,
ard occasionally sprinslike breeze
hrcsthcs upon or cheek. But winter 3
reign still holds over. ready at any mo-
ment TO maintain its sovereignty. March !
and springs first month have come, but
May ! and MAYS flowers seem indeed far
avav CHARLES MEYERS HOLMES.
Brooklinc. Mass. March .. 1911.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-14
A muscments.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-S-Dora Thornc'
ALuAMBRA-2-S-Nau
AMERICAN; 30 S0-NaudeNiue.
ASTOTs-S :2o-The Boss.
BELASt'O-s $50 The concert.
BIJOJ--S:2o o-The Confession.
gROADw NY-s:i5--Thc Hen-Pocks.
IASINO-S:lJ-Thc Balkan Princess. ,,,,s
tOHAN'S -S:15-Cet Rich Quick Naihs'V'"'
CoLONIAL-2-S-Nauoe
COMEDY: -.:2O-rn Be Hanged II DO
cEITERION-S:i5-Th
DAI.YS-s::N- Baby Mine.
EMPIRE S.f5-Secrct Service.
GAIETN-S so Excuse Nc
GI.oRE-s s:oO-The Slim Princes
HACKETT- S:i5-Over Night.
HAMMERSTEIN'S-2- Nsudevulc
TfERAI.D SQUARE-S:i0-Eyer woman; -,
HIppOpRONE 9 Marching Throus
cecrgia-The international cup Ballet "'
Niagara.
Vt-psON- $50 Nobody's widow.
IRVING PIACF-S:l5-Frcun Fritz -
JOE WEEER'S S:i3-.Nma, Where DO hou
ENIcKFRRocSrE- rE-s:rs-Chantecicr.
TJREE1'Y-sI5-The Spring Maid.
IYCFLM-s:ao seven sisters.
LYRICS: 15-Thc Deep Purple. -,
MAJESTIC :IS-The Bohemian Girl
N.NHATUAN-S:iS-Al Jimmy Valentino.
MAXiNE EIIIoTr'S- :%o--rhe Gamblers.
MrTROpoTITAN OPERA HOUSES sesre'o
al susanna. - -,
NEW tMSTERpAM---S 1.-THE Pink Lazy.
NEW TTEATRF-s:2o-Th Plue Bird.
NTW yOEk-S .i5-.Iumring Jupiter.
nErt'RrJC - SIS - Rebecca OF sunny efo"N
rHrRrY~NINrH sTREET-s:is-h Man
w.fIASK.s-s 2o-Pomarder Walk:
WEST END-s;l5--The Jolly Bachelors