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Evening star., 1915-03-29
THE GOOD TIME COMING.
When Grievances Shall Vanish.
and Washington Shall Be Exalt-
ed-No Longer Neglected, Starved
and Frightened.

From The Washington Evening Star,
March II. 1SsS.
AS long as Washington is compelled to
divert from The funds for its maintenance
and development as the capital Of the
nation between one and two million
dollars. paid each year in interest and to
sinking fund. and the heavy debt thus
indicated rests upon 1t, draining its re-
sources, the growth Of the city will be de-
layed, and the nation, retarded by its I'M
pecunious partner. will need to move
slowly In the grand designs of capital
making. But with the full adoption by
of its duty toward the District In respect
to the capitals financial concerns, and in
the matter of general legislation for its
benefit and In trustees protection OF all
its interests. whether invaded by persons
or corporations, the city Will flourish IN
far greater measure than during even
the last decade. Thus favored the Wash
inSton of not remote future Will be still
more distinctively city OF magnificent
distances than at present. Though limited
only by the boundaries of the District.
it will be compactly knit together by
uniform system of streets and avenues,
and by cable or electric railways. which
shall utilize additional bridges across In
tervening waterways. such as Eastern
branch and Rock creek. and bring the
most distant parts of the new capital
in close proximity to the business center:
Or. as an alternative to the bridging OF
Rock creek in the city. that stream may
be diverted through a tunnel TO hide It's
urban ugliness and to remove the cause
If West Washington . isolation.
Surface Improvement of Capital.
The surface of the city will retain
and develop present charms, and be
freed from present defects. Overhead
poles will CO. and overhead wires will
be buried. A comprehensive system or
conduits will accommodate
all pipes which need to be conducted
below the surface. and will confine not
only telegraph and telephone wires. but
also an adequate supply of electric light
wires. for Washington's broad streets
are to be brilliantly illuminated at
Mi ght. and the city will not be entirely
content even with the better and cheap
er gas to be secured for it by Senator
Evening star., 1915-03-29


ment. which afterward. however. unfor-
tunately became worthless. The reasons
he gave for the location of the university
at this point apply at the present time.
and will prevail in the future with the re-
suit of giving the city series of ,lniversi-
ties in place Of the one which Washington
proposed. It is in the nature Of special
education to pass at the seat of govern
ment the years of greatest activity IN
acquiring knowledge. Nowhere else on
the continent will the student of science
or Of law find in museums and libraries
such treasures for his enjoyment. With
the institution Upon which Mr.. Corcoran
lavished a million and a half dollars in
his life, and 10000 at his death. as a
foundation. a thorough and admirable
system of art instruction VIII be develop
ed and become a notable feature OF the
educational facilities furnished by the
capital. The vast national library. con-
veniently arranged and easy Of access IN
the immense structure to be erected for
its accommodation. bringing to light the
accumulated treasures of learning. now
half hidden and inaccessible at the Capi-
tol. will materially aid Washington TO
become. as it must become. the home
not only Of the nations students but or
its authors. With Partisan light manu-
features and the factories OF the gov
ernment departments to give employment
to thousands of people. and with the con-
stant accession Of residents to the capital
as the political, educational scientific,
and the leading residence and show
city of the continent. Washington.
catching step with the nation in its for
ward march, will increase its present en-
traordinary percentage of growth in
population. and. leaving the auarter-ml-
lion mark will stride quickly to nB
primary goal of half a million.
Evidently the Washington of 1900. on
Its hundredth anniversary as the capital,
enjoying during the last part of the CEN
tury the tender regard of its guardian.
the nation. viii be Viewed with pride and
affection in Uncle Sans household, and,
luNuriatinS in solicitous attention, much
money and good laws. will forget as
completely as it can the miserfes Of its
early years. in which the members Of the
national family were disposed to pro-
nounce It "a disappointment to Its par
ents. discredit to the fond opinions OF
It's worthy godfathers and godmothcrs,
and an eyesore TO al its relatives to the
remotest degree OF consanguinity."
Evening star., 1915-03-29
Ready to Amend Constitution.

Many of those who favored the exclu-
sive jurisdiction of Congress over the
District on the same grounds that caused
such district to be established We're yet
prepared to amend the Constitution when
the proper time should come, in order
to give the people OF the capital repre-
sentative in Congress, the body which, in
theory, constitutes their legislature. AS
early as December. 1900. Representative
Dennis said: ''If it should be necessary
the Constitution might be SO altered as
to give them a delegate to the general
legislature when their numbers should be-
come sufficient A territorial delegate.
which did not then exist. could not have
been intended. The time suggested by
Mr.. Dennis seems to have now arrived.
The difficulty OF providing congressional
representation for an isolated collection
of people, insufficleutly numerous in
themselves to be entitled to representa-
tive, is no longer to be met. The Popula-
ton of the District is increasing WIN
extraordinary rapdity In 1850 It num- UNI
census of 1880 was the first enumeration
which showed it to have acquired
population that would entitle it to ASK
admission as a state If it were upon the
footing of an ordinary territory Ihe
number of persons to be represented by
each member Of the House of Representa-
tives is. according to the last apportfon-
ment, about 152,ODo. The House commit
tee OH territories reports in favor ot
granting representation to Montana,
which. 1t thinks, will have 10000 popuia-
ton next November; to Washington ter
ritory, which Is expected to contain l6O.-
OOo people at that time. and to New
Mexico. which had 134.1s1 persons in
1851 One representative in the House
and one, at least, in the Senate, should
be granted the District. This arrange
Evening star., 1915-03-29
Washington in Bankruptcy.

While Congress neglected Washington.
it's residents we're goaded by taunts at
tho capital OF the nation into desperate
efforts TO perform the task intended to be
performed by the government, but left
,,ndone Sums beyond their resources
were spent upon the Improvement of the
streets. in erecting city buildings. and in
the endeavor to give the capital COM
Evening star., 1915-03-29

Spooner. The underground Washington.
like the surface city. Will bc planned
and constructed with wise forethousht.
so that continual and extensive excaya-
ton of the streets may he avoided
Thousands of additional trees wM corr
tribute 10 the city's health AMI beauty
Attractive residences. with the same
pleasing variety OF architecture that dis
tnguishes those which now adorr wasT-
tngton. will ornament every eligible site
in the expanded capital. New public
buildings will delight the eye af everv
turn. They Will not be 50 constructed rs
TO display to all the world a penuricus
builder with contempt for architectural
attraciiveness. and will not he planted
upon the reservations to clog tho city =
lungs with brick and mortar. To disfigure
the capital grand design. and to torture
tie spirit of poor l. LEnfant. already TOO
much veNed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Mrs. Wilkerson Hostess
TO Embroidery Club

Assembling with Mrs. A. w. Wilker.
son on Tuesday afternoon, the En-
broidery Club spent one of its usual
delightful times Of visit, and the gra-
cious cordality of the pleasant hostess
was never more plainly shown, each
guest receiving a hearty welcome.
Gathered around the cheerful open
fire, the ladies worked busily on dainty
pieces of handwork and exchanged
ideas Of interest with much social
converse. The daughter of this home,
Miss Aubrey Wilkerson, in charming
manner assisted her mother in serv-
ing quite an appetizing refreshment
course of chicken salad with mayon'
naise, olives, hot rolls, macaroons and
coffee The substitutes for the after
noon included Mesdames f. H. p,
Baine, S. B. Holman and R. l.. Morri-
SON
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Shower for Bride at Home
Of Miss corrie Suber-

Miss Corrie Suber was hostess Mon
day afternoon for the usual social
time enjoyed each month by the
Young Women's Auxiliary of the First
Baptist Church This hospitable home
with pleasant appointments. was dec
Grated with quantities Of ferns and
ported plants arranged advantageous
ly in every place available. and with
the warm glow of fires formed an idea
setting for the assemblage Of the par
Elephants. As a token Of love and az
lection felt for Miss Bessie Buchanan
and appreciation for her splendid
work as a member Of this organization
the affair was arranged as a surprise
pre.nuptial courtesy Miss Buchanan
whose marriage occurred last Thurs
day. has always been a cO-worker with
these sweet girl friends, and because
Of her unusually sweet charm and
splendid personality she has become
favorite with them. The tie Of true
friendship which has existed between
the honoree and hostess for many
years gave sufficient reason for the
hostess to plan and supervise the
pretty shower. After a pleasant eN.
change Of greetings and pleasant con.
verse, the hostess announced that a
shower was coming and invited the
honoree to help take the linen from
The clothes line, which was stretched
in the dining room, being held by two
kewpies. The bride-elect was over
whelmed with delight at the abund-
ance Of exquisite articles made so
daintily, bearing stitches Of love. She,
in very touching and appropriate
words, thanked each one for the af-
lection manifested. A refreshment
course of chicken salad with nuts,
sandwiches, olives and hot coffee was
served. The party closed with a
shower of good wishes for the honoree,
and as this was the last meeting with
many before the wedding day, touch
ing sentiments were expressed as
goodbyes were said
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Miss Aline Rohde En,ertains
at Whist

An extremely pretty affair OF Wed
nesday, delightful In plan and exeou
tion, was the afternoon party giyer
by Miss Allne Rohde at the handsome
home Of her mother. Mrs. Mamie
Rohde A color motif of red and
white was most effectively developed
narcissus and carnations supplying
the floral establishment, these frag
rant flowers being beautifully ar
ranged in crystal receptacles and
wicker baskets. The elegantly fur
nished rooms are admirably adapted
TO the arrangement Of social functions
and on this occasion furnished a
pleasing setting for the thlr;y.four
guests assembled TO enjoy a game OF
auction bridge or forty.two, whichever
each chose as diversion. The score
pads were attached to broad red satin
ribbons with pencils OF the same hue.
and the tallies featured pretty girls
holding arm clusters OF red blossoms.
Small green wicker baskets OF lilies
OF the valley and ferns marked each
table. and at the conclusion OF the
games, the guests at each table cut.
the winner receiving a basket as a
souvenir In the dining room a red
motif was beautifully emphasized, the
large polished table In the center pre-.
senting a picture Of loyeliness. An
exquisite cloth Of cluny lace with nm.
dercoyerlng OF red satin overlaid the
board. in the middle OF which rested
a large green basket filled with lovely
red carnations. the handle finished
with a bow Of red ribbon. A buffet
luncheon was served. Mesdames w
r. Fairman and J. S. Doane presided
a, the coffee urn and Misses Erin
Blatherwick and Alma Robinson serv.
ed the guests with a salad course.
Mrs Rohde and the hostess mingled
among the guests. looking after the
welfare Of each.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Miss Irene Board Hostess
to the Bachelor Girls

" N'S DaSVClOI olNo
The meeting of the Bachelor Girls
Club yesterday afternoon o'clock at
the cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. S.
c, Hoyle, with Miss Irene Board as
hostess, marked another very pleasant
coming together of these popular
young ladies'. These two hostesses
are known for their unbounded hospi.
tality, and arranged their plan of en-.
tertainment so as to be pleasing to all,
The reception rooms were florally
beautiful with numerous crimson cy.
clOman and ported ferns, so arranged
as to furnish pretty background for
the guests as they sewed on dainty
articles of needlework. This being the
second meeting of the club since
Christmas, it was taken as a forecast
of those to follow. So much Is to be
expected for 1915. 1t was noticeable
that the work bags were filled with
new pieces of fancy work, and as is
the case with everything new, an
added interest is-giyen Only the close
dGthk day brOua,t thisiSery pleasant
meeting to an end. A crab course was
quite tempting. accompanied with a
fragrant cup of coffee. Those present
besides the club members included:
Misses Margaret Boulware Of Pales.
tine, Annie Balliew of Honey Grove,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
0 R R | N f
FOR DRINK HABIT.

So uniformly successful has ORRINE
been in restoring the victims OF the
Drink Habit into sober and useful
citizens, and so strong is our conf.
dence in its curative powers, that we
want to emphasize the fact that OR.
RlNE is sold under this positive guar
antee II, after a trial, you get no
benefit, your money will be refunded.
ORRlNE costs only Sl,OO per box.
Ask for free booklet ]. jenkins.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
HOTEL BRYAN ARRIVALS

Frank Teich, Llano.
u. A. Goettmann, Dallas.
G. w. Orms. Mlneola.
Mrs. c. Latimer, Marshall.
c. J. McNeel. Houston.
T.. p. Hill. Austin.
y. II. Elliott. Corsicana.
John Hit. Houston.
w. G. Borchert. Ennis.
VI. r. Payne. San Antonio.
W. G. Crawford. Dallas.
J. VI. Stevens. Columbus, Ga.
G. c. Shuford, Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Notes and Personals

Mrs. f. w. Law, who, with her hus.
band and family. have Just recently
moved to Houston 10 make their home.
has received q warm welcome among
the women OF that city She has been
shown many social courtesles.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Sells.Buchanan-

When two lives, in perfect unison,
seek that elimination which supreme
ly molds them into one, there can be
no place more suitable where the vows
can be consummated than in a home
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Aline Rohde, Mesdames II. J. schlany
OF Carlyle. ILL.,, Emmett Cole, ]. NJ.
Gordon, Lawrence Parker. Rudolph
Myers, l.. H. Stevens, George Chance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs. ID. W. Spence entertained Wed.
nesday evening with a dinner In com.
plment to the new members Of the
civil engineering department aud their
wives.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
Al Miss Eleld,s Studio

At Miss Fields Studio
A very eeIoyable afternoon was
spent last Friday at the studio of Miss
Ada Field, only the patrons and pupils
sharing the occasion. An excellent
little program was rendered, some OF
the students, who played both musical
ly and correctly, showing the result
OF well directed efforts. The following
numbers we're given:
Singing and Swinging. Mrs Adams
Birds In the Woods" Cora Jenkins
Miss Esther Mccullough.
Sonatina .,,..,.....,,.....C Clement
Selection ..',,',,....,..,... Schytte
Miss Frances Wallace.
Hide and Seek" ........... schytte
THE Bumblebee" ....... Mort Paldl
"The joyful Peasant .... Schuman
Miss Beatrice Petty.
Sonatlna ...,.....,.... Beethoven
sabbath Morn ........... Heller
Miss Louise Cline.
Determination" ......... Heller
"Warum' .......,..,...... Schuman
Miss Annie Belle Smith
Petit Minuet" .............K opylow
Selection ...........'....... Heller
"Detoinp" Ur,.tg
Miss Kathleen Sims.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs II. A. Burger will be hostess
TO the Embroidery club on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs. W. + Hoppess and son. Coul.
ter, Of Iillsboro. are visiting Mrs.
Hoppess' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Coulter.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs. A. T. Potts called In few OF
Mrs. Il. J. Pots old.time friends on
Wednesday afternoon to enjoy few
games OF auction bridge.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
College HappenInas-

Mrs A. u. Conner entertained the
weekly Five Hundred club on Friday
afternoon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs. Vert Boyett complimented
Miss Virginia Kelley. who is soon TO
leave College. with an eight-course
dinner on Tuesday on February 4
Mss Kelley becomes the bride OF Mr.
g. G.. Wilds. Texas treasurer of the
Frisco Lines. Fort Worth
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mrs. B. Youngblood is issuing invi.
tations TO the ladies Of the campus 10
an old.time tacky party on next Fri.
day evening at o'clock.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Furnished apartments
OF three rooms and bath. Phone 169.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Pots left FOR their
home at Waco, after spending a few
days with Mr. and Mrs A. T. Potts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w l.. Boyet' will leave
for Austin Monday to attend the in.
aucural ball
Mrs. !. u. Garner entertained with
seven tables OF auction bridge on Tues.
day evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-27

Archibald S. White, who is friend
and business adviser OF German Am.
bassador Won Bernstorff, has bought
the South Porto Rico Sugar company,
which was owned almost wholly by
Germans. Considerable inquiry has
followed. because neither sugar men
nor diplomats can understand why
Germans would want 10 sell such a
concern at this time The company
owns extensive cane lands. 1t pro
duced more than $4,000 tons of sugar
for the year ended Sept 80. There
was much activity on the Stock Ex-
change in New York following the
news Of the sale But Mr.. White
would not tell the names Of the men
for whom he bought the company
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-27
!. Minister Of Munitions

Poincare, Minister Of Munitions
Thomas and other ministers and
deputies These officials gave not
only full consent to the meetings but
aided arrangements, as the object is
to combat the propaganda Of the small
minority Of British peace party social
lists who have given the French
workmen an erroneous idea Of the
attitude OF British labor toward the
war.
Adolphe Smith will give a general
account Of the British effort and Mr..
Hodge will tell what the British work.
ing classes are doing The first meet
ing viii be held in Paris attended by
workingmen and socialists. The sec
ond will be before deputies, French
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-27
( FRENCH PEOPLE
DOUBT ENGLAND
/ British Socialists VIII Try to Convince
Them Of Sincerity in Two-Months'
Lecture Campaign

London, Oct, 27.--n order to remove
doubts among the French working
people regarding the part England is
playing in the war. the British social
lists have by the consent Of the French
government arranged q series OF
lecture tours covering the great indus
trial cities of France and lasting for
period Of two months The speak
| ers selected are Adolphe Smith, well
known writer and speaker who served
as a volunteer with the French during
the siege Of Paris in 1870 and John
Hodge, NJ p. Mr. Smith speaks
French like a native. but Mr.. Hodges
speeches will be translated.
IN trip to France to arrange these
meetings. the two organizers Of fra
ternity" were received by President
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-27
UNCLE SAM WAS
BIC LOSER LAST
YEAR TO Thieves
WARNING Is SENT pOSTMAs
TIERS no BEYCAREFUL; TO
GARRY FEWER STAMPS

Washington, Oct 27-Postoffice
bur glaries have been so numerous Of
late that an order went forth today
to all postmasters. except OF the first
class. throughout the country to keep
on hand smaller number OF stamps
and other papers Of commercial value
and to guard them more carefully
than in the past.
Reports to the postoffice depart
ment accounting for last years bust
ness show that / 400 claims. aggre-
eating a loss Of $4,000 resulted from
burglary of postoffices
Inspectors were unable ia most
cases to find any trace of the stolen
goods because of the lack of identi-
fication marks. Their Investigations
however, have led department offie-
ials to the conclusion that stamp brok
ers in a number Of larger cities,
make it their business to dispose OF
stolen goods The department is pur-
suing its Investigations along these
lines and is also endeavoring to de-
velop some means for identifying
stamps and other papers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-27
HOME CROWN APPLES
BY FAR THE BEST

Oklahoma City, Oct. T-Distance
lends enchantnsent to the view said
weIl.known Oklahoma orchardist
this morning disgustedly while dis
cussing the disposition Of Oklahoma
City consumers to buy apples grown
two Thousand miles away brought
here al enormous expense under 81
gantic promotion scheme to help out
the state Of Washington, and sold at
fabulous price.
"Oklahoma orchardists know that
all over the country there is an enor-
nous apple crop. They know that
they could not get 81 a bushel for
their apples, and do not ask it. Yet
Washington apples that are not "fan-
cies," are being sold at better than s2
brshel.
I'm the Ozark regions Of Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Missouri, really d par,
Of our trade territory, there are thous.
ands OF cars OF finer apples than the
Washington product, awaiting mar
ket These can be put in the cellars
Of Oklahoma City householders at
one-haIf the price being asked for
the northwest product, and net the
handler fine profit; while the ap-
pies grown in this section Of the state
and OF splendid quality this year at
least arc unable to find staple mar
ket at profitable price.
III this trade at home business
means anything, It should mean keep
ing the apple money as close home
as possible, thus encouraging the Ok
lahoma orchardist to plant more fruit
trees. just why people will pay
twice the price for a foreign article.
that they win for one produced right
at their doors is a mystery to me-