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The Diplomatic Corps.

The first formal entertainment to be
given at the Russian embassy by the
amba assador and Nine. Bakhmeteff. who
arrive here this evening, will be their
dinner for Miss Margaret Draper and
Prince Andrea Boncompag gni Of Rome,
whose engagement was announced
early last week. Adding renewed in
terest to the staff of the Russian am
bassador is the new counselor, Mr..
Onou and Nine. Onou. who arrived in
this country several weeks ago and
went direct to Newport.
The recently appointed amhassa or
of Japan. Mr.. Aimara Sato viii arrive
in Washington tomorrow, unaccom-
panied and will shortly open the en-
bassy on Franklin Square. which has
been the home of several of his pred
ecessors.
The Spanish ambassador will close
the summer embassy at Newport Octo-
ber IS and he and Sonora de Riano
will go to New York for a short visit
before coming to Washington.
The Pre- esident of China, Ii Yuan
Hung; has refused by cable to accept
the resignation of DR.. vi kyuin Wei
lington Koo, rendered to him few
DAYS ago, ana asks that the minister
reconsider the matter and remain as
China's rep esentative in this corntry.
1t is probable that DR.. koo will not
leave America, as his services arc
deemed Indispensable. The publication
of the news of the minister's resigna-
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Plans for Boncompagni-
Draper Wedding.

Prince Andrea Boncompagni of Rome,
whose engagement to Miss Margaret
Preston Draper of Washington was
announced the first of the week, ar
rived here last evening and has taken
quarters at the Albany, a bachelor
apartment house opposite the Metro
politan Club. Later he went to the
home of Mrs. William +. Draper, two
, blocks away, and dined with Mrs. Dra-
per and her daughter.
The prince will remain in Washing
ton until Tuesday, when he will probably
follow Mrs. Draper and Miss Draper to
New York to remain for week In that
time Miss Draper will order her regal
bridal robe and arrange for other de-
tails Of the wedding. which is to take
place at noon Wednesday. October %.
Tomorrow Mrs. Draper will have a few
distinguished guests to take luncheon
with the prince at her home on Farragut
Square, but there will not at any time
be large or pretentious affairs for the
couple.
The most important entertainments
so far scheduled will be the dinner to
be given by the Russian amba ssador
and Nine. Bakmeteff:z that on the even
ing of October 23 with Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Richardson Clover and Miss
Beatrice Glover as hosts, the dinner
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at the Italian embassy and the pre-
nuptial dinner with Mrs. Draper as
hostess.
Miss Draper has selected Miss Eu-
dora Glover as maid of honor to at
tend her and Miss Edith Blair and
Miss Minna Blair, daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. Montg Blair, and
graHddaughters of the late Cen Dra-
PEI, as bridesmaids
Prince Boncompagni will have as
best man Mr.. Giuseppe Brambilla,
counselor of the Italian embassy, and
there will be neither ushers nor mas
ters of ceremonies.
The ceremony will be performed in
the famous tapestried ballroom, with
his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, to
oficiate.
Miss Draper will be escorted to the
altar by Mr.. William King Richard
son of Boston, her trustee.
Feminine interest in this and the old
world centers in the bridal costume,
and it will be simple but regal af-
fair with splendid lace and filmy tulle
as its predominating feature 1t VIII
afterWard serve as a presentation robe
at the Vatican, as it is to the black
party that Prince Andrea Boncom-
pagni belongs.
The most altra ctive touch to the en-
tire toilet will be the great diamond
butterfly with dewdrops of diamonds
dripping from it's outstretched wings,
which Mrs Draper has ordered espe-
cially made as her gift to her daugh-
ter, In addition to this, she will war
the priceless string of pearls which
her father. the late Gen. William F.
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Freemire-Leckie.

White roses against n background of
palms and ferns formed the setting for
the marriage of Miss Anne K. Leckie
and Mr. Leroy Freemire, formerly of
New York, now of Washington. which
took place last evening at $50 o'clock
at the residence of the brides brother.
Mr.. A. E. L. Leckie, 1885 Harvard
street.
Rev. DIR. John Britain Clark, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church. per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of about sixty relatives and intimate
friends of the couple.
Mrs: George F. Schutt played the
wedding march
The bride, who was escorted and later
given in marriage by her brother, Mr..
A. f. L. Leckie, wore q gown of ivory
satin. over foundation of silver lace
and tulle. made with a court train of
Ivory panne velvet.
The bodice was elaborately trimmed
with duchess point lace.
Her tulle veil was arranged in cap
and scarf effect with rose point lace
sprayed over with orange blossoms.
She wore diamond and pearl sun
burst. the gift of the bridegroom, and
carried a bouquet of bride roses and
orchids.
Miss Elizabeth Jeffery Leckie was her
sisters only attendant, and her gown was
of white satin, draped with chantilly lace
and she carried an arm bouquet of pink
roses.
Mr. Wendell Mansfield of Ne:v York
was the best man. and Leckie Cox
nephew of the bride, was the ring
bearer.
A reception and buffet supper fol-
lowed. In the dining room quantities
of pink roses were used to bank the
mantels and garland tine window al
cove.
Mrs. John L. Roberts of Rock Springs
Wyo.. sister of the bride. assisted in re-
| cefving. wearing a gown of Belgian
blue satin embroidered in silver
Mr.. and Mrs. Freemire left last night
for their wedding trip. the .atter wear
ing a modish suit of brown Engli 81
cloth trimmed with molesk;n and 2
brown velvet hat embroidered in beads
They will be at home in this city
after November 1 at 1861 Willard
street.
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ton was wholly unexpected and, In
fact. was an accident. as it was not in
tended for publication until acted upon
by the Chinese government.
Wednesday there will arrive in WASH
ington Commander Emmanuel Aubin
de Blanpre. who has been attached to
the French embassy here as representa-
tive of the French navy to succeed
Commander Antonin Martin, who IS
leaving for active duty in France. NJ
de Blanpre was quite popular here in
his residence six years ago, and he and
his wife viii bring added attractiveness
to the corps. Nine. de Blanpre is a
splendid musician. with a wonderful
singing voice, and will join the musi-
clans of the corps, who include Sir Ce-
ell Arthur Spring Rice, a pianist Of
much more than usual ability, and
others.
Senior Don Manuel Castro Quesada,
minister of Costa Rica, ha= returned to
the legation for the winter.
Senior Don Roberto Ancizar, the retir-
| ing first secretary of the Colombian
legation. is preparing to sail in the
near future to assume his new duties
as minister Of Colombia to Argentina.
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Mitman-Dawson.

Autumn leaves made q background
for palms, ferns and white roses
which banked the chancel at st. An
drew's Episcopal Church for the we'd
ding last evening of Miss Doris Rodg-
ers Dawson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Hambleton Dawson, and Mr..
Carl W. mtman of South Bethlehem,
Pa. which took place at 1880 o'clock.
Rev DIR. S. W. Mitman of South Beth
lehem. Pa. father of the bridegroom.
performed the ceremony. assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Dimon. rector of the church.
in the presence of large gathering of
relatives and friends.
The ushers were Mr.. Cray Dawson
and Mr. Thomas II. Dawson. brothers
of the bride.
Miss Beatrice Dulin. daughter Of Mrs.
Charles GraySon Dnlin, whose marriage
to Lieut.. Herman Edward Fischer. U. s.
N. will take place on November twas
the maid of honor.
She wore an exquisite gown of lavender
faille. embroidered in silver. The bod
ice was cut decollete and was OF cloth
of silver.
She wore a picture hat of silver lace
and silver slippers
Her bouquet was Of pink roses. The
bride entered with her father. who
gave her in marriage. She was met at
the altar by the bridegroom and his
best man. Mr.. Samuel Mitman of South
Bethlehem. Pa.
Her gown was of white satin char
meuse. draped with silver lace. The
bodice was of the lace mounted on
tulle. Her long court train of char
meuse fell from the shoulders and her
tulle veil was becomingly arranged
with bandeau Of pearls interviewer
with tiny spray of orange blossoms.
A shower bouquet OF bride roses and
lilies of the valley was carried.
A reception followed from 8 to 10 ar
the residence of the brides parents.
which was eiaborately decorated with
pink roses and palms for the occasion.
Receiving with the Bride and BRIDE
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Draper. presented to her when she
made her debut abroad.
A diadem of diamonds will be the
gift of Prince Boncompagni to his
BRIDE but these Jewels win not leave
Rome just now on account of the laws
of the country and the state of war
fare which endangers their transpor-
tation.
Miss Draper's engagement ring is a
diamond of great size and wondrous
beauty, clear white and set in plati-
mum. She wears no other rings, and
| has never shown much of a fondne SIS
| for Jewels. though those of her mother
worn at the courts of Europe, outrival-
| ed those of even the queen when Gen.
! Draper was American ambassador at
| Rome.
| Mrs. Draper, Miss Draper and Prince
| Boncompagni viii go to Baltimore on
! Monday to visit Cardinal Giboors, who
| is a mutual friend of both families.
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an exceedingly agreeable thought, for
it was on the bride paths in and about
Washington that the days of their
courtship were spent.
An unusual smack of frontier days was
in the barbecue given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Medill Mccormick on their lately ac-
quired farm on the Rock river in Illinois,
week-old son. The great fire was built
in the trench. the fatted OK and sheep
killed, and the entire meal prepared in
the open. Mr.. Frank o. Lowden, one
time representative In Congress. but onw
republican candidate for Governor of
Illinois, was there with Mrs. Lowden,
and Mrs. James r. Mann was among
the well known Washington folk present.
The races at Laurel each day fill the
gandstand with gayly attired women
and men in their sport clothes, most of
them from Washington. and a list OF the
attendants includes many diplomats and
others known to the social world. Mr..
! Bakhmeteff, ambassador Of Russia, who
returns here today. will almost daily
motor out to watch the sport. as Will
| members Of his staff.
| which opened yesterday. will also num-
ber Washington society folk among its
| spectators each day.
This week will mark the return of am
| bassadors, foreign ministers and the
, prominent folk of society. especially
/ those who spent the summer on the
! North Shore. and by the end of the last
week in October the social roster will
! be almost complete for the season. for
/ needs must these hosts Of fashion push
/ hard to work in their winters program
| between the first call to drawing rooms
and the ringing down of the curtain
! truly 1t is only little slowing up-by
| the dawn of Ash Wednesday. February
2l and its semi-gray days which follow
and continue until Easter Sunday dawns
f: on April g.
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Visitors From Texas.

Miss Ethel NJ. Dykes, formerly of
Brookland, has returned to Washing
on from years sojourn in Texas. She
was accompanied by her sister. Mrs
Emmett Anderson, who will be the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Anna V
DYKES, until the latter part of October
when she will return to her home in
Austin. Tex.
Nr. Rufus c. ThaXton of Austin, Tex,
was the weekend guest of Mrs. Anna
X. Dykes and Mrs. William F. David
son at their home on Georgia avenue
while en- route from Canada and New
York to Austin.
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groom were Mrs. Dawson, mother OF
the bride. who wore a handsome gown
of black sequins and tulle, and Mrs. S.
W. Mitman. mother of the bridegroom
Mr.. Mitman and his bride left later
for their wedding trip, the latter wear
ing a smart travelling suit of blue
broadcloth with blue beaver hat.
They will be at home after October
Is at the Absecon.
The out-of-town guests here for the
wedding included Rev. and Mrs. Sam
vel w. Mitman, parents of the bride
groom; his sister, Miss Helen Mitman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester B. Gilbert, all
of South Bethlehem.
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Gen. and Mrs. Price Return.

Brig. Gen. Butler D. Price, L. S. A.
and Mrs Price. who have been spend
ing the summer at Jamestown, r. l.
and the last week of September in New
York city visiting their son and laugh
ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore D
Price, have returned to the Cairo and
opened their apartment.
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Random Notes.

Mrs. Albert F. Fessenden sailed from
New York Wednesday. October 4. for
Cristobal. Canal Zone. where she will
join her husband who has been in the
zone for several months.
Mrs John w Roth of Woodbridge.
II. c. has returned from a three-week
visit to Newark and Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs Appleton and her daughter. Miss
Caroline Dawes Appleton. who have been
at the Hotel La Fayette during the past
few months. have removed to their former
apartment in the Portland for the season.
DIR. J. NJ Huddeston is on vacation.
touring Maryland. He will return some
time next week.
Mr. and Mrs. James W. CoIisy are max
ing an extended stay in Atlantic City.
visiting Miss Fay Brennan at the Har-
rington Hotel
DR. Ida J. Heibarger and the Misses Hell
berger have returned t. the city after
spending the summer in New Jersey and
PennSy lvaria.
Miss Hattie Cross will reside at the
Cairo the coming winter.
Mr. Fred f: Mann of Boston is spend
ing Il few days in Washington.
Judge and Mrs. William F Norris and
Mis- Ethel Norris have returned to tier
apartment at 1882 $ street after spending
he summer in New England.
Miss Sidney Hood OF Philadelphia has
arrived 10 spend the winter as the guest
of Mrs. J. r. Darling.
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The Secretary of War and Mrs. New
ton ID. Baker have as a guest Mrs. New
ton Baker, ST.. mother of the Secre-
tary. who arrived yesterday for visit
of some length.
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Mr.. Thomas Watt Gregory, elder son
of the Attorney General and Mrs. Greg
ory. left Washington yesterday for
Princeton. where he is enrolled as a
student.
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In the Cabinet.

The Secretary of State, Mr.. Robert
Lansing, is taking rest cure at his
home on 18th street. and is refraining
from either official or social activity
for a time.
The Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. McAdoo. who returned to Wash
ington early last week and have opened
their house here for the winter. have
been Joined by the younger members
of the family, including Miss Salle
McAdoo.
The Secretary of War and Mrs. New
ton d. Baker have as a guest Mrs. New
ton Baker, ST.. mother of the Secre-
tary, who arrived yesterday for visit
of some length.
Mr.. Thomas Watt Gregory, elder son
of the Attorney General and Mrs. Greg
ory. left Washington yesterday for
Princeton, where he is enrolled as a
student.
The Secretary of Commerce and Mrs.
Redfield, accompanied by their daush-
ter, Mrs. Charles X. Drury, left Wash
ington yesterday for Brooklyn. \. y.
The Secretary and Mrs Redfield will be
at their home in Brooklyn for only a
week. but Mrs Drury and her brother,
Mr.. Humphrey.F. Redfield, who is now
in business in New York. will remain
there for the winter.
Miss Sidney BurieSon, daughter of
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Rurle-
son, arrived here Yesterday. accom-
panied by Miss Lucy Seeligson. daugh-
ter of Judge Seeligson of San Antonio
Tex. Miss Burleson. who has been the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Negley, at San
Antonio for several weeks, will at once
her studies George WASH
ington University. wNere she VIII grad
uate in June and Miss Seeligson will
go to Bryn Mawr College.
Miss Lucy Burleson is in San An
tonic and will not return to Washing
ton until the end of the month.
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than first draft of the preface the
of from it hostesses will be able
pretty coming hold in the
the devotees
and howd to
of after-di to brought
en1ghten
details
Already number of the wealthy
widows elite engaged the artists dancers and
dinner
the influence until she
Of
dgnfed
he ewrllbe enovels lsensat tom of he
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DIR. j. NJ Huddleston is on vacation.
touring Maryland He will return some
time next week
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Miss Edna Winn of Milwaukee has been
visiting Miss Fay Brennan at the Har-
rington Hotel
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Mr. and Mrs. James W. ColiIy are max
ing an extended stay in Atlantic City.
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! DR.. Ida ]. Heiberger and the Misses Hell
! berger have returned Il the city after
! spending the summer in New Jersey and
! Pennsylvania.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
Short Snatches From Everywhere

The Italian press wonder why don't to
with Germany Why doesn't Italy?-Columbia state.
Germany apologies to Switzerland for uuinten-
Standard
Washington needs only the beans to he the pork
and-Deans center OF the world-Phladelphia North
American.
An International court bankruptcy the
Ikeliest future development at The HagUe.-Wan
Street Journal.
OF course there's nothing IT, but it just happens
mat the troopers who got in that trouble in Parral
belong to the 18th cavalry.-Chicago Herald
The municipal council of Paris viii preserve the
hole made subway-roOf by a zeppelin bomb.
utilizing it aperture for ventilation.-NeW York
World.
Chancellor Won Bethman-HoIweg says that there
That's the way Allies feel about Prussia and
Germany-Chicago Herald.
The Carranza government is arranging to buy up
all Of its paper money They must have heard OF the
high prices being paid for scrap paper in America
Nashville Southern Lumberman
Alderman Klaus. Of Chicago wants TO change
ShaNspere and the police station thereon to
Bacon and station. More appropriate for
stOckyards city.-New York World.
Mr.. Roosevelt says that president Wilson Is the
friend Of Mexican bandltry- But Gen. Villa probably
thinks that odd way Of displaying his
Southern Lumberman.
Disarmament theorists who depend for defence
Europe" find interesting reading in the ACCOUNT
Of the Russian army's voyage to France-Philadel-
phia North American.
Dr. SPAIN leader of the Centerist party in the
rechstag SAYS that Americans Of German descent
have indeed endeavored create sentiment our
give due credit to the German submarine commanders?
New York World
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
New Mexico Guardsmen Make Spappy Showing
Autos Instead OF Hacks For The Editors

about the same time during the coming
fail. Will be wonderful events for this
section said r. Z. sherman. Visitors
from all over the country will be here
in attendance at one or more Of the
conventions, and the publicity that FL
Paso and the Southwest will receive
Will be Of great benefit FL Paso has
been very fortunate in securing ali
these great meetings"
after about 20 years II Paso viii
again entertain the Texas editors" said
a. p. Coles. Undoubtedly among those
In attendance at the coming convention
viii be some Of the veteran editors who
were here at the other convention.
remember that / was on the reception
committee for the first convention, ana
we showed the pen pushers around the
city in hacks This time they will ride
in automobiles, and those who were
here 20 years ago will see not a little
border town but a modern city
THE FL PasO Border Rifle club need
not worry about getting their rifles. as
am sure that they will receive them
within a short time said Albert Sigal
secretary Of the club. Although have
been called to duty with my company
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
UNCLE SAM HAS ENOUGH TO LOOK OWN NEIGH

placently accepting something less than the best DOS
sble, for own nationals
The Herald can see good in most of the plars
now being so pTOifcally produced, looking toward
alliances with other powers, for any purpose The
objects are stated be entirely pacic-graut thig
The Herald holds that the United States has nothing
to gain by playing the game Of other nations and
that the United States does not need the aid of other
nations in working out the national destiny.
The Herald looks with suspicion on every plan in
volving international police force" "oint ara
ment" for any purpose whatever This cOuntrvs field
of legitimate and normal development for the next few
centuries is pretty well marked out; many Americans
fail to grasp that truth but that does not affect the
fact The legitimate field of the United States for in
ensive development and self defence against all aggr
sion, in behalf of securing the blessings of liberty
to ourselves and pOsterity," is the American
continent with the islands srategcay necessary TO
defence-and nowhere else in the world.
Exampling the sort of preaching that deem dan
gerOuS this quotation from recent much read maga
zine article eve wish to this country enter into
conederaCy with other peace loving countries for mutual
protection" And from the article, "0ur national
duty is not fulfilled if protect only fellow citi
zens" The president of the United States in recent
speech said:
purpose such as other government ever avowed
This government established in order that JUS
institutions could touch and not only that justice
and liberty should belong to America, but that so
far America was concerned, and her influence
involved, they should lie extended to mankind every
where.
And in the great voice Of enthusiasm which
would be raised, all the world would stand once
more, thrilled to hear the voice Of the world
asserting the standards Of justice and liberty"
In another speech few days ago. the president used
words that could only be construed in one way: That
the United States should other peoples and other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

business proposition the pig malxas tb,
chewing gum industry look Iike IT,
sale OF icecream cones in Labrador.
Almost alone and single-handed the 40
nestle pig has dotted our fair prairiee
with beautiful homes, electric washers
majestic silOs, musical wfndmiIls seif'
playing pianos. mechanical mixers
Dack-tlring automobiles, and sweet
content Every time the farmer shine
~ chubby faced pigs to market some
real money is put into active circuIs-
ton and the country merchant feels
more like advertising and contributing
to the church
Inc pig never used to know his an
cestors from hole in the ground but
nowadays every pig that amounts to
anything has a family tree with more
branches on it than a cranOerrv bush
A stalwart pig that can trace his an
cestry back to the reign OF lanes X
FOLK viii oftentimes sell for more
money than a serial story by Robert
W Chambers, which shows that as "a
people we are coming TO a higher an
probation of literature Refined Deo-
pie who have never owned a pig sheer
at him on account of his uncouth
ways, but this is because they have
never seen him lift a mortgage or re
move plaster from a red bar
Protected by The Adams Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
PIERCE URGES
MORE CAUTION
Stronger Regulations To
Keep Diseased Mexicans
Out, is Planned.

Austin. Tex. May 13.-Dr c. G.
Pierce, senior surgeon Of the United
States public health service. with
headquarters at FL Paso. and DR.. z. c.
Hall, quarantine officer at Laredo
reached here today and had a confer
ence with DR.. W. j. Collins, state
health officer relative to a more con-
certed plan for the prevention Of
refugees from Mexico entering Texas.
who might be affected with typhus or
other diseases.
II was decided that the state and
federal governments will cooperate in
every possible way to prevent the en-
trance into Texas Of undeslrables. It
was pointed out that the present dis
turbed conditions along the border has
rendered it imperative that a more
rigid quarantine be maintained.