The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 7, 1904, Page 9

THE SA N FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, MARCH T 1904. Some of Those in Office Will Quit Duties With Regret and Others Are Glad to Relinquish Burdens of Leadership. ne has come, the —for election js bdom, they who ) unctuous pride, the emolu- office must now prepare to down and obliterate their per- | n the masses of common- | sers—and that's hard. Some rs, however, are rather g their terms’ ends, for holy i year” ar committees with steered straight the | ptained, and kept the | a healthy and vigoreus rvvnvi | strong personality and ness. Of such are Mrs. Henry t, president of the Forum; Mrs George Law Smith of the California, Mrs. George Haight of the Laurel Hall, Mre. George Dennisc of the Coronas, | Mrs. James McCauley of the Mills and Mrs. Dumbar of the Sorosis. These men have steadied the fastitutions | h they preside by their own | pers ty—and therein lies the first requisite for a desirable club president. At this time of club campaigning iabored faithfully and well, | re- | mation of fact, wome should, before all other con- side jook to the “good” of the club. The club is not an entity of| itself, with an organism of its own— must depend upon its members to it with proper brain-force to aright. Now, herein is where 4 women make bad club- They have a friend, for in- , who expressed a desire to| a minor office. The friend— essentially because she is a friend, and | f her fitness—is nominated | e elected. Playing a think- | unexecutive office, how- | t a severe tax, either upon or upon the members. But | emboldened by her previous | e fares forth later as a can- then has “the ns sh the threshold of it that friendship side of politics and busi- hot entrap you into being club. The first and upper- | hould be “Is Mrs. A. mentally and soclally o assume the presidency of ;b> Has she a pleasing person- | lear-speaking voice, a grasp of situation, | man nature and, | of self?” Herein| he fundamental elements of | ized bodies. Without | ery there will be without club gov- would soon be no club. | € among us some club- women who are most excellent and con- | who attend to their | with fine regularity, | not been endowed | 1 gray matter that | tive officers. So, ladies, if Ve your ¢ s and cherish them, your politics, and assure | r candidate can make | apromtu talk if called can pacify the beiliger- | ts *¥ her tact and diplomacy (in the | the ward politician, is a good | When you have lorgnetted her ghly and gauged her worth, then here’s that the cleverest The chair is ne place however lovable. see to vernment that s wins! ompetents. ub held an interesting ast week, when household | cs was discussed by Mrs. H‘ The rest of the programme | ted 1o the fads and feibles of | rent natiops, Mrs. N. H. Mar- | | | g of American piccadillos, Mrs. of the English, Mrs. William Manus of the Irish and Mrs. C. H. talked of the French. February was the annual reception to the of- | ficers of the other clubs, who were re- | ¢ived in a charming manner in the | brooms, which were very attractive | B e . with ferns, hanging baskets and mas- s akes. The reception committee consisted of the president, Mrs. E. G. chairman, Mrs. Neve Hulse n; vice presidents, Mrs. Robert and Mrs. N. H. Martin; secre- Mrs. Ella Dailton and Miss Bry- Mrs. Perry: directors, Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs. A. Brown and Mrs. | taries surer, nton. Mrs. C. following excellent vas presented Springtide” and “Sings Alway, Clara Lewys; “A Dream” and Rosary.” Delevan Bowley; “Reading,” “The Euchre Party” and “Trouble in the Fami Coriett; “Were I the Rose” and “Oh, That We Two Were Maying Miss Fayden; “The Old P Shawl,” and “Robin Adairl,” Miss Clare Lewys. Among the visitors were: Mrs. F. G. Sanborn, Century; Mrs. Bertha Bro- us, Contemporary; Mrs. H. C. Bun- Mrs. Nathan Frank, Laurel Hall: Emma Ruthgel, F. S. Brush, F. ay, G. Henderson, Alameda; Mrs. programme Los Angeles; Mrs. W. Gorham ., Mre. Marsden Manson, Mrs. J. Fiint of Petaluma. H. L. Seager, chairman of the ng committee, with her corps tants, deserved much praise for beautiful deeorations. We of San Franeisco need not pat e affectionately upon the back ab r wondrous achievements in t enile Court matter. This is a -witzl thing and we as an intelligent Body of citizens should see to it that something is done—and done now— about a proper place of detention for the 1 lawbreakers that the mnew law herds into the hands of Judge Prank Murasky. The court convenes b weekly—on Fridays—when the “small un are haled before the bar of Offers to h d the little tykes tempo- have been received from local hropic organizations, but noth- en done as yet to relieve a metrically opposed to the £pirit of the new law. The social science section of the -California Club will take up the matter -8t its next meeting, and help Judge Murasky and the indefatigable Mise Hebbins—who is foster mother to the .. little sinners—to find a decent place * for their temporary abode. It is need- -lese to remark that the greater part of ‘philant ! the | ness of a debutante. —_— URA BRIDE POWERS. BY them are rot desirable additions to a well ordered fireside—uniucky little wretches. They chose the parents badly. . The Forum Club has never been ac- cused of duliness, but its March pro- gramme is more than usually clever. On Wednesday last Tirey L. Ford; | the clever clubman and railroad attor- | ney, addressed the ¢lub upon “The Lady and the Law,” and as a coml fancy and wit it was in a class all by itself. Talks of this kind have a vital value. They possess enough of imagery and history to stimulate the imagination. and at the same time have a practical bearing upon the lives of women of to- day. The following programme will be ren- dered during the rest of the month: Wednesday, March 9, 2:30 p. m.—Lecture, “The Seventh Flcor,” by Ernest S Simpson: vocal selec from ancient, modern and English composers by Miss Ingelborg Resch Pettersen Wednesday ch 16, 2:30 p. m.—Current programme; leader,” Mrs. rch 23, 2:30 p. m —Lecture, Personal Reminis- by Mrs. W. A a); vocal selections H The Association Pjoneer Women of California held a lively meeting in Gol- den Gate Hall on Friday. Through the energy of the president, Mrs. McIntyre, and the liberality of the ladies, the building fund was increased to a very | respectable sum. Matters of interest were considered and aeted upon, the most important be- ing an amendment to article III of the constitution, which admits as mem- bers to the association. all pioneer wo- men and the female descendants of pio- neer women and pioneer men who were residents of California prior to and in- cluding the 31st day of December, 1853. This association is probably the most rem ble body of women in the United States, as nearly all of the members came to this western wilder- ness prior to '53.. There are among them a few daughiters of such women, but they fail to possess the interest that lusters around women themselves who fought their way over the plains and mountains or braved the seas to get to Land of Promise. It is remarkable that at this day, after all their privations and hard- ships, they fix ‘their pompadours, ad- | to | ust their bonnets and sally forth their club meetings with the chipper- Long may live and prosper. The San Francisco Nursery—a pleas- ant refuge for poor little homeless ones --will give a whist and euchre party on April 7, at Native Sons’ Hall, to aug- ment a building fund for the nursery. The hall will be arranged to seat 1500 and from present indications it will be fully taxed. *“Going?” Why, who's not—to help the babies to a home of | their own—and incidentally to have a little sport on the side. That is such a charming manner to administer char- ity, isn't it? The following women and Sherman & Clay have the tickets in charge: Mrs. Jacob Bertz, 1366 Hayes street; Mrs. William Thomas, Palace Hotel; Mrs. W. O. Leake, Palace Ho- tel; Mrs. Frank V. Wright, ton street; Mrs. Guy E. Manning, 3675 Clay street; Mrs. James L. Gould, 1815 Encinal avenue, Alame a; Mrs. O* B. Burns, the Van Nuw Mrs. J. J. Spieker, 2100 Devisadero street: Mrs. | Albert Dernham, 2505 Devisadero street; Mrs. James Elder, 3402 Clay street; Mrs. J. J. Theobald, 2010 Pierce street; Mrs. William L. Gerstle, 2340 Washington street; Mrs. William Hollis, 756 Oak street; Mrs. E. Law, 1526 Vallejo street; Mrs. A. H. Martin, 3434 Clay street; Mrs. Homer Osborne, 1014 Paru avenue, Alameda; Miss Maud O’Connor, Hotel Granada; Miss Adelaide Pollock, 909 Broderick street; Mrs. Edgar F. Preston, 2336 Broadwzy, and Mrs. George B. Sperry. 2308 Devisadero street. * * . The Mills Club, Mrs. MeGauley president, will hold a general recep- tion to-morrow at 1620 California street, when the following programme will be presented: Violin solo (Chopin-Wilhelmj), Mrs. Edward Norton Ewer; vocal solos, summertime song-cycle (Ronald), (a) Daybreak, (b) Morning, (c) Evening. (d) Night, Mrs. Carrie Brown Dexter, accompanist Miss Pauline Coliins; “A Summer in Brittany,” Miss Ethel Clement (in costume), illustrated with sketches, photographs, laces and embroideries. Members are called for 2:30 p. m.; guests for 3 o'clock. . . The music section of the California Club held its monthly meeting on Thursday last, Madame Emilia Tofetti presiding. The subject of the day was “The Development of the Violin and Its Music.” August Hinrichs, accompanied by Fred Maurer Jr., ably illustrated the subject by playing the following choiee programme: - Aria on the G string, by Bach; “Ronde des Lutins,” by Bazzini; lento from the D minor concerto, by Richard Strauss (played for the first time in San Fran- cisco); “Serenade,” by Pierne. The Strauss number, with its impas- sioned melody, was well received, and Mr. Hinrichs was warmly applauded for the treat given to the club. The musician used a fine Amiti violin in hig interpretations, which was attentively examined by the members who have been studying up old violins of Cre- mona. Fred Maurer Jr. as accompanist re- ceived a generous share of the plaudits. In fact, both musicians were petted ex- travagantiy by the ladies after the per- formance and treated to a real strong cup of tea, handmade. The day was unquestionably one of the best ever given by the section. | " . The Adelphian Club of Alameda, Mrs. A. J. Samuel president, held a delight- ful meeting last week, when it dedi- cated with due ceremony a fine new piano, Hugo Mansfeldt officiating by opening it. 2 Miss Resh Pettersen rendered some they | 601 Stock- | Herbert | charming folk gong from the Norseland, Rev. Philip Cene Fletcher of Virginia talked upon an interesting topic—one that ne'er grows old—"Love, Courtship and Marriage.” Tea was served after the lecture by the reception cemmittee, Mrs. A. W. | Pattiani chairman. The foillowing la- dies assisted in dispensing the pleasan! club brew—either Russian or Japanese, according to predilection: Mrs. William Craigen, Mrs. E. J. Holt, Mrs. Edwin Palmer, Mrs. Henry H. Dana, Mrs. L. A. Redman, Mrs. Emma Rathgeb and Mrs. J. R. Sloane. The club rooms were dressed with bamboo branches, aspara- gus fern and huckleberry and a profu- sion of pink and white carnations. eiim —® Our old Spanish missions are receiv- ing mueh attention elsewhere than within our borders—where Wwe have taken them up rather reluctantly and sporadically—for in Seattle the Rainier Chapter, D. A. R.. held a “Spanish his- tory day” on February 27, when Miss Jessie Reeves gave an extended talk upon our California Missions and their wonderful history. There's an old story about possession breeding a lack of appreciation. But the landmarks section of the federation, Mrs. A. 8. C. Forbes, chairman, sees to it that the legend doesn’t make good in California. . . What do you think of an Old World club, to which the club spirit was a stranger twenty years ago, being talked of thusiy—the Berlin German man’s Club: “To make way for new buildings it | had to leave its fine house a short time ago, and is now occupying an apartment of about eight rooms on Potsdamer strasse, near the busy bridge of that name. Among its mem- titled leaders in social life, artists like Carreno, exponents of art, literature and music, so that it is a really representative club for women at the German capital. There are two other such clubs in that city, one for teachers, the other the enormous or- ganization of working women whose inception was due to Frau Cauer. “The wife of the Kaiser's physician, | Frau von Leyden, president of the Frauen Club, is charming in personal- ity. dignified, tactful and always taste. fully gowned. “Invited as her guests, a party Americans was chatting at one of the little club tea tables one afternoon this winter, and in answer to a query Frau von Leyden said: ‘The club was or- of ganized to bring .together socially those whom class distinctions usually separate. Class divisions are so marked here, it was felt that misun- derstandings by business women as to | members of the leisure class would be »bviated, and, reciprocally, the social butterfly would better comprehend the difficulties of the worker should they now and then come together in friendly intercourse. Barriers are broken down, prejudices’ laid aside, as in tasteful surroundings each meets the other at home.’ “Great enthusiasm prevails among members, and the home itself is a de- light to the eye. From the large re- ception room, where al! formal gather- ings are held—conspicuous in which is | a large statue of the Venus di Milo— one passes into the dining-room, where sparkling silver and shining glass hint at the linen closet’s treasure near by. The kitchen is also a picture, with its | porcelain jugs, tiles and shining brass, that is truly worth crossing the Rhine to see. The club has a well-stocked library, and in the same room are racks hung with all prominent German dailies. Another room there is into which those with American prejudices | enter timidly—the smoking-room. “Periodical receptions are given In which, as in Amerjca, the rising aspir- ant for public favors may make her debut, but at which, too, opportunities are given to come in touch with the brightest minds in literature, readings, etc. The Countess von Beroldingen, well known for her deeds of charity, her patriotic love for her Suabian home, and indeed, for all goodnéss, here gives readings of the Suabian Folkslieder. At a notable ‘evening’ of this character she entered the room in costume, and during the entire hour received continuous applause far her recitation of the dearly loved German traditions in verse. Afterward all the women gathered about her and joined in singing the Suabian Lied (that the German ships’ bands play as the steam- ers here go down the bay outward bound). ‘Muss i den’; then the audi- ence received tiny cakes that the Countess herself had baked, known by the pretty name of ‘cinnamon stars.’ After ‘butterbrod,’ lemonade and the interchange of good wishes the enter- tainment closed. “One cannot realize in America the full import of such a center in Berlin where womanhood is little in advance (re- garding privileges) of the conditions of years ago. The courage, too, required of the leaders of such a movement can hardly be estimated in America, where such action would elicit but passing re- mark, perhaps, whereas in Germany it stands for a very genuine self-sacrifice, sisterly love and devotion.” Now, clubwomen, hadn’t you better get busy and build you a clubhouse? Berlin women shouldn’t distance us in that manner. The regular monthly meeting of the Sempervirens Club was held on March 3, at 1616 Clay sfreet, with a full attend- ance of members of the board. A meet- ing of the council to be composed of the district vice presidents from the sev- eral counties is to be called for the first Thursday in April, to discuss important measures. Local Sempervirens clubs are to be formed in several localities where for- estry interests call for such an organ- ization. Mrs. Horace Wilson is dispensing 'sunshine in a very delightful and orig- inal manner to the members of the Alden Club of International Sun- shine Society, b¥ giving a series of parliamentary lessons, so essential to all lines of club work. The lessons are given on Tuesday mornings at the home of Miss Ayer, 1622 Clay street, and the members of the club who are Mrs. Wilson's guests, = s Jean REJOICES N MOROY TESTINONY Expelled Congress- man Roberts Talks of Inquiry. e SALT LAKE, Utah, March 6.—Brig- ham H. Roberts, who was expelled from Congress because of his polygamous practice a few years ago, declared in a public address here to-day that he was delighted by the testimony given by President Smith before the Senate com- mittee because in this way a larger audience was reached than could be by any other means. “l see the finger of God in taking these means of putting the truths of Mormonism before the whole world,” said Mr. Roberts. . The subject of Mr. Roberts' address was “Witness to the Book of Mor- mon." CERMANS WANT CHEAPER RATES Transportation Is Subject of Interesting Discussion in the Prussian Diet BERLIN, March 6.—In the course of a discussion in the Prussian Diet, which followed the introduction of a resolution asking for a reduction in railroad tariffs, the comparative cheap- ness of transports in Germany and the United States was debated by Herr Macco and Minister of Finance von | Rheinbaben. Herr Macco is a Rhenish manufac- { turer who, in 1893, visited the United States to study matters pertaining to transportation and industry. He said at the United States was ahead of rmany in many ways and, no matter what might be thought of American tariffs, it was a fact that transporta- tion in the United States was cheaper than in Prussia. “Give us cheap tramsportation, Mr. Finance Minister,” said Herr Macco, “and we will guarantee cheap pro- duction.” In reply, Herr von Rheinbaben al- luded to a remark made by Herr Macco, and said he also was desirous of main- taining good relations with “that rising country.” He saw one great drawback in American economie life, he continued —namely, the operations of labor unions, which, he said, exercised a terrorism of the most dangerous char- acter. Their power must be checked betimes. A comparison of railroad tariffs was hardly possible, insomuch as many American railroads own their own coal mines and other industrial enterprises. Where American railroads are without competition, their tariffs are much higher than in Prussia; and, moreover, rates in the United States show a ten- dency to rise steadily. It must be taken into consideration, the Minister of Fi- nance continued, that the United States has much greater distance to cover and larger quantities of freight to transport than has Prussia. American railroads cost $60,000 a mile to build, while, owing to the greater cost of land in Prussia, a mile of road costs $98,000. How were the present cheap tariffs in the United States reached? asked the Finance Minister. Through tariff wars, he answered, the recklessness of which Prussia has no conception of. Tt is bet- ter to have steady tariffs than to be exposed to the whims of railroad man- agers. Fifty-four per cent of the Ameri- can railroads do not pay a penny in dividends, and the average dividend of all the roads is less than 2 per cent. Herr von Rheinbaben admitted that American tariffs were cheaper, but he pointed out that the passenger rates in the United States were double those in Prussi~. “Nevertheless,” he said, “if T could choose, 1 would take the American principle of cheap freights and more expensive passenger rates.” In conclusion, the Minister of Finance asked Herr Macco to put through a law raising passenger rates, saying: “If you will do this, T will devote the surplus derived therefrom to the re- duction of freight tariffs.” ——— . King Edward’s Condition Improved. LONDON, March 6.—King Edward, who is suffering from a cold, i much better to-day and will preside at a sitting of the Privy Council to-mor- Trow. S T B A IR e e BT McFarland, Miss Abbie Edwards, Miss Elizabeth Edwards, Miss Cecile Rog- ers, Miss Meta Stofen, Miss Eisie Young, Miss Lavinia Giesting, Miss Mabel Freeman, Miss Nettie Sexton, Miss Genevieve Peel, Mrs. W. H. Jar- dine, Mrs. Heinrich Homberger and Miss Ayer. The Alden Club members are hard at work raising money for the pur- chase of an artificial limb for a worthy ‘woman. SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS. SEATTLE'S PRIZE BABY. Perfect Beauty. She Is a ‘Do You Know Her? "~ FULL PAGE. ; NEXT SUNDAY CALL. | by a reception and supper, after which | ELECTION TIME IN THE WOMEN'S CLUBS IS NEAR AND MATTERS POLITICAL ABSORB MEMBERS GAMES WITH EVER ENTERTAINING CARDS SERVE NOBLY TO PASS TIME OF SOCIAL HIBERNATION : Easter Looms Up Ahead and Merry Milliner Is Busy Preparing Madame for Her Exit Into the Light of the World. Card games, including whist, bndge.[ 500, likewise the perennial poker and seven-and-a-half, are serving nobly to pass in a semi-quiet manner the time of social hibernation. Easter, how= ever, is looming up ahead, and the merry milliner is beginning to demand of madame’s time such moments as she can spare from her entertainments. > ENGAGEMENTS. Miss Gertrude White of Canada, who has been spending the wirter in Los Angeles, will become the bride of J. J. Gooding; the popular officer of the Oregon. The wedding will occur during the early summer at the bride’s Cana- dian home. E— Mr. and Mrs. Leon Nordman will hold a reception at their home, 2859 Sacra- mento street, Sunday afternoon, March 13, and Wednesday afternoon, March 16. in honor of the engagement of their daughter, Bessie L., to Sigmund W. Ot- tenheimer. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Liebes announce the engagement of their daughter, Lin- da Helen, to Dr. E. Delmore Lederman of New York. . Mrs. D. Lang announces thé engage- ment of her daughter Helen to Milton H. Ellis. L Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Gibbons an- nounced the engagement of their daugh- ter, Mattie E. Gibbons, to William J. Harry at a theater party at the Colum- bia Saturday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. A. W. Turpin, Mrs H. Keene. Miss Dr. Alice Reynolds, Miss Nettie Stoddard and Miss Lydia Gibbons. WEDDINGS. A very pretty home wedding took place Wednesday evening, February 24, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nieman, in Berkeley, when their daughter, Emily B., was wedded to Walter Milton Woodward, son of the late Charles J. Woodward and nephew of Robert B. Woodward. The ceremony was performed under a bower of, roses. The Misses Wallace, the four little| nieces of the bride, served as flower girls and led the bridal party lhrough{ the charmingly decorated hall to the drawing-rooms, and were followed by Miss Lalla Nieman, the bridesmaid, and Harry Stetson, the best man. i The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Oscar H. Gruver and was followed | the happy couple left for an extended honeymoon trip. . > One of the prettiest weddings of the winter was held on Thursday evening, February 25, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. de Winton, 1141 Dolores | street, when their daughter, Effie May, became the wife of James Woods Key- ston Jr. The ceremony was performed under | a bower of smilax, asparagus ferns and | white carnations, the Rev. W. C. Pond of Bethany Congregational Church of- ficiating. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans of Niles pre- ceded the bridal party as ringbearer, followed by Miss Jane Garton Keyston, sister of the groom, and Miss Agnes | Blair; bridesmaids, attired in gowns of white net over pink silk, and Miss Ethelwynne Wilkins de Winton, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, in pink liberty silk and pink roses. The bride wore a gown of white silk chlflnml trimmed with escurial lace and pearls, over whieh fell a soft veil of tulle. She wore a handsome necklace and pendant of pearls, the gift of the groom. A re- ception and supper followed the cere- mony, after which the bride and groom | Thursday left, amid a shower of rice and con-| fetti, for a trip south. The guests were: . W. de Winton, Mr. and | . W. Keyston, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Keyston, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bosshart. Mr. and | Mra. George Sheller, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ditt- | man, Dr. and Mrs. L. Inmann. Mrs. E. Tobes., | r. ‘and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Bean, and Mrs. Charles Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R. Herring. Mr. Kitehen, Miss Kitchen, Mrs. J. Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunnison. Mrs. A. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. McPhun, M v M. Morris, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Pond. Miss | Ethelwynna Wilkine de Winton, Miss Jane G. | Keyston, Miss Agnes Blair, Miss Elenore Evans, Miss Elsie P. Diliman, Miss Etheldreda Sandison, Miss Constance I Sandison. Mis Grace F. Thornson, Miss Gertrude Miss Sadie I. Smith, Miss Edith Morrow. M Antoinette Keyston, Miss Lillian I Moras Miss Emma Agar. Miss Fannie Agar, Miss E Tobey, Mise Bertie Tobey. A Keysto Garton Keyston, Eilmer Sosshart. 1 A. W. Gun- | nison, H. C. , A. _Smith, J. Morrison, W. Howell, es C. Blair, i 1 George Keyston, Fred Keyst | Bosshart. v | Miss Abbie Pease and P. E. Hansen | were united In marriage at the home | of the groom's parents in Santa Rosa, | the Rev. Mr. Rathbone of the Congre- | gational Church of Santa Rosa officiat- | ing. After a brief trip the young cou- | ple will reside for a time with th=| bride’s mother, on Seminary avenue, In Fruitvale. | Miss Nannette Reiss, daughter of Mrs. Isaac Reiss. and H. Morgenthan were united in matrimony last night beneath a wedding bell of orchids, the Rev. Dr. Voorsanger officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lillan Reiss, who was attired In a handsome gown of white crepe. The bride’s gown was an exquisite creation, white chiffon erepe with Duchess lace After the ceremony, which was wit- nessed by about seventy guests—rela- tives and intimate friends—the vaung | N couple left for an extended trip to the | south, . 1 CLUB PARTIES. The Ladies’ Commandery Euchre Club gave another of its pleasing en- tertainments at the home of Mrs. E. O Rieser on Friday, February 26. Re- freshments were served in the red bil- liard room. The table decorations were | cardinal red and green. Those present were: Mrs. A. W. Secott, Mrs. Thurlow Miller, Mrs. | A. Cotton, Mrs. C Warren, Mrs. F. W | Marston, Mrs. George Law Smith. Miss Maud Smith, Mrs. Rusle, Mrs. Luhrs Cutting, Mrs Arthur Cornwall, Mrs. L. Runyon, Mrs. 4 - M Marion. Mrs. L. Haskell, Mrs d. Mrs. John Bennett, Mrs. L R. N. Carson, Mrs. Trowbridge, Gould, Miss Flora Kustel. Mrs ¥. Duffey, Mrs. J. J. Col- chell and Mrs. L. Grothwel g Women's Whiat The League closed the series on Thursday February 25, by holding a reception to | members and friends and awarding the California prizes for®the series; also a special prize for that day, which was won by Mrs. H. O. Trowbridge. Mrs. B. E. | Miller won the Monday prize on Feb- | | ruary 22, Mrs. John Costello the Mon- | day prize on February 29. For the month of March the club will play compass whist, excepting the second Thursday. Members may choose thair partners, but will draw for positions. There will be two prizes awarded each during this month. This programme enables the directors ' to open the last series on the first Thurs- day in April and fittingly close it in due time to allow the ladies to take their vacation. The opening cdmpass whist game was played Thursday af- ternoon, March 3, and the ladies show- ed their appreciation by the splendid attendance. Mrs. Bugene Grace and Mrs. Eugene Duffey were awarded the handsome prizes for the day. Next | Thursday will be the regular day for instructions in the different new games. HOME PARTIES. Mrs. J. C. B. Hebbard was hostess at a charming luncheon Saturday, Feb- ruary The table decorations were red carnations, tulips and ferns, mest tastefully arranged. Covers were laid for fourteenm. Toasts were drunk amid much merriment caused by the wit and humor on the name cards, which were very original in design | Those present were: A. J. Raiseh, Mrs. A. P. Van Duaer, Payot, Mrs. (harles lal Mrs. Mrs. J. Homer Fritch, Mrs. H. John L M. Ak #chroth . A delightful whist evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. M. la Zanski Thursday in honor of J. Leslie Eichwald. A cut glass vase was awarded the first prize winner, Miss Vyvian Sherwood of Los Angeles, At 11 p. m. supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris will give a reception at their residence, 158 Julian avenue, on Sunday, March 13, from 2 to 5 o'clock. . . . Miss Augusta May was given a leap year birthday party by her parents on Monday evening, February 29, 1904. This young lady is 168 years old and in those sixteen years has seen but four birthdays. Those pres- ent were: The Misses Georgie Tullach, Bertha Gelersis, Augusta May, Eisie Holgemen, Julie Lena Peters, Eva Paten rereign v Raiph @ Marcuse, Saul Pray, Goudon y Delaney, Carl Brun, Harold May A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pater Bacigalupi, 1615 Jackson street, on Monday, February 22, at a domino masquerade party, given to their daughter Rose by Miss Dorothy Con- nolly. The house was beautifully dee- {orated with bride roses and greemery and flags. The evening was spent in dancing and all guests were present with a tiny hatchet. The guests we The Misses Jennie Conian, Tsabel Arnott, € Florence de Haven, Ethel Roche. y. Mary and Rose Bacigalupi per Bovey, Percy leftries. F. Friedm. Kelber, Harry Bray, J. Farrin, Emery I e. James Driscoli, Milto upt Jr.. who eame £ thi occaston and surprised his * the guests very much PERSONALS, Dr. Nathalie Selling of Palo Alto has gone East. She will visit the pr pal cities and hospitals and wiil later et~ ! g0 to Europe to complete her medical studies. M. H. Steinberg has gone on a busi- ness trip North. He will be absent sev- eral months. Miss Louise A. Levy, prior to her departure for abroad, will receive her friends at her home, 1335 Laguna street, on Sunday afternoon, March 13. Mrs. Clara Foltz, the well known lawyer, has gore East and will be out of the city for three weeks. iy 1 Mr. and Mrs. M. Marks of Portland, Or., are visiting their daughter, Mr: Sol Goldstein, 2075 Bush street. They will be at home on Monday, March 7. Pee Mrs. Arnold Glacer and daughter, who have been visiting here the last two months, left for Seattle yesterday. Dr. Arnold Genthe left last Thurs- day for the North. He will not returr until the 25th inst. - WILL WASTE NO MORE OF THE FEDERAL MONEY Agreement That Incapacitated Persons Shall Not Be Employed and Cab “Bills Will Be Cut. WASHINGTON,, March 6. — The conference agreement on the legisla- tive, executive and judicial appropria- tion bill makes the total carried in that measure $28,556,913. The con- ferees agreed on provisions declaring that no money appropriated in the bill shall be available to pay any persons in the public service incapacitated permanently for performing service and limiting the use of carriages at Government expense to those used by the President, his secretary and the heads of the executive departments in the District of Columbia. —_——e———— Towa Republicans for Protection. DES MOINES, Iowa, March 6.—The Polk County Republican Conven- tion adopted resolutions declaring “faithful adherence to the time- honored principles of protection,” as opposed to the so-called “Towa idea.” The convention was made up of dele- gates instructed for Congressman Hull, who won a victory over Judge Prouty in the primaries last Monday. —_———————— Cotton Growers Want Railroads. MUNICH, March 6.—The Chamber of Commerce has voted to pefition the Reichstag liberally to support railroad building in Germany’s African colonies in the interest of the entire German cotton manufacturing industry. The Chamber asserts that cotton planting in the colonies without railroads is useless. ——————— v Bodies of Workmen Recovered. NEW YORK, March 6.—Three more bodies were recovered to-day from the wreck of the Darlington Ho- tel, making the total number of fatali- ties twenty. They are believed to be bodies of workmen employed on the structure.” daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert A. Benton of Sewickley, Pa., and Dr. Frank Ross of San Francisco will take place in May. They will make their home in Washington, D. C. PEW. March The KING GEORGE ORDERS PARDON OF GENTZSCH Bank Director Said to Have Been | the Victim of Others’ Mis- givings. LEIPSIC, March 6.—King George of Saxony has pardoned Dr. Gentzsch, a former director of the Leipziger Bank, | and ordered his release. This pardon meets with general ap- proval because Dr. Gentasch is regard- ed as having been the victim of Herr | Exnep, manager of the bank, whose extravagant financiering caused the | downfall of the institution. The sym- pathy for Dr. Gentzsch is strengthened because he abandoned a lucrative law | practice a few years before the fail- ure to accept a directorship in Ihei bank, where his duties were mainly of a legal character. —_————————— Use Dynamite on Potemac’s Ice. WASHINGTON, March 6.—Dyna- mite was successfully employed to-day in breaking up the ice jam in the Po- tomac River, several miles from this city. The work will be continued sev- eral days with a view to having the narrow channel reasonably clear so as to avoid a threatened flood at Wash- ington when the thaw in the upper river and mountain streamssets in. —_——————— Urging Russians to Exhibit. MOSCOW, March 6—8t. Louis Ex- position Commissioner Smith is work- ing to induce Russian firms who in- tend to exhibit to petition the Govern- ment to reconsider the withdrawal of the projected Russian display. In an interview Smith declared that Wash- ington was friendly to Russia and that the American authorities were not re- sponsible for the anti-Russian utter- ances of a limited section of the press. DT T VS I M Heavy Rainfall at Napa. NAPA, March 6.—Rain fell here last night and this morning. This af- ternoon there was a heavy downfall, amounting almost to a cloudburst. In- dications are for continued showers. The toal for the season to date is 21.1 inches, as against 15.54 inches for last season to the corresponding date. —_————— SEATTLE, Wash., March 6.—Bids on oats for the Philippines asked for by the Govern- ‘ment some time ago were opened the Upited States Quartermaster’s office. will not be made for days 80 to either Seattle, 1 i WOMAN IS ARRESTED ON POISONING Alleged Perpetrator of a Crime by Means of the Mails Makes Denial. BOONE, Iowa, March 6.—Mrs. Sherman Dye is under arrest here, charged with having sent some poisoned candy to Miss Rena Nelson at Pierre, S. D. Miss Nelson, who is re- ported to be in a dying condition, was formerly an operator in the Boone telephone exchange. When arrested Mrs. Dye denied any knowledge of the poisoning of Miss Nelson, but admitted that she had cause for grievance against the young woman. —_——— VON WALDERSEE WILL BE BURIED WEDNESDAY CHARGE German Sovereigns and Notables Send Condolences to Widow of Late Field Marshal. BERLIN, March 6.—The funeral of the late Field Marshal Count von Waldersee will be held at noon on ‘Wednesday. Emperor William and Empress Au- gusta Victoria, all the members of the house of Hohenzollern and the sover- eigns of all the German states and also many eminent persons abroad have of- feréd condolences to the Countess von Waldersee. —_———— Archbishop Guidi to Call a Council. ROME, March 6.—Archbishop Guidi, the apostolic delegate in the Philippines, has informed the Vatican that he in- tends to convoke on St. Peter's day. June 29, an ecclesiastical National Fili- pino Council to establish rules for the Catholic heirarchy in the archipelago. Let the Children HAVE ALL THE POSTUM They want and watch them grow