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* nr. A KM * M AUA V A.MMtll A.N, All. A A 1 A, <iA., 31,'NUAl, UliURiAimiitV ill, l?A3. PRECEDENT FI SOI ITHEPNEPS or WAS I IINGTON’S OEEIQAL SET Members of the family of K<presentative John W. Aber crombie, of Alabama, who arc 'iijoyin« their first, season in Widow of Officer Who Dug the Culebra Cut to Get Year’s Salary of $14,000 SPECIAL PENSION IS LIKELY Never Before in Country's His tory Has Similar Recognition Been Given Achievement, By SIDNEY E8PEY. WASHINGTON, Dee. 20.—It )» **1- dom that a committee of Congreea, dealing with dry legislation, facts and figures most of the time. !h en abled to make a “human Interest document" of a report on any hill The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, however, re- elntly presented a report with “heart throbs" in it, the occasion being the recognition of the services of the late Tlieutenant Colonel David Dultose Halliard. builder of the Culebra Cut section of the Panama Canal The committee recommended a gra tuity for the widow of the dead en gineer officers and the House itself took unanimous action on the hill to pay Mrs Oaillurd a sum equal to one year's salary drawn by her husband hi a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission. This amount of $14,000. and in addition Mrs. (lalllard will receive a small allowance from tin War Department The report of the House mmlttee j on Interstate and Foreign Commerce | headed by Representative Adamson, of Georgia, is a brief but unusual document. It was read In full in the House and not a voice was raised In opposition to the Halliard bill, and there were already assurances that the Senate and the President would not oppose the legislation “The purpose of this legislation,” said the report, "is to pay the widow of the late commissioner, Lieutenant Colonel Halliard, the amount of a full year’s salary, not only with a view of providing for her comfort, but also to recognizing the eminent services rendered the age and to his country by her late lamented and distinguish ed husband. Has No Precedent. “There Is no exact precedent for this, nor even a very near analogy. “There are precedents In the cases of officers of the army and employees of the Government, but there has never been a Panama Canal before this one, although there have been Panama Canal companies; nor has there ever before been a successful commission or other authority to construct such a canal. “In contrast with the stupendous enterprise on which Lieutenant Col onel Gaillard and his associates and their Illustrious chief, Colonel Ooe- thals, have achieved such unexam pled success, kindred enterprises In other countries and other ages sink Into insignificance. Darius, with his conquering army, completing the old Suez Canal, begun and abandoned by the old Egyptian King, to lie again abandoned and relegated to sand dunes and disuse for ages, presents but a poor comparison The revival of the Huez Canal was but a renewal of the work of mon arch! in antiquity and, though backed by the power and finances of all Europe, presents no analogy or com parison to the work accomplished by the mighty Goethals and his never- falling lieutenants “It was and is the undoubted pur pose of Congress to render fitting honors to the builder* of the canal, recognizing each In a degree corre sponding to his position and rank In the enterprise The untimely death "f Colonel Gaillard places him beyond the possibility of hearing our plaud its. enjoying the Incense of our hon ors to him or profiting by our re wards "A grateful people will cheerfully manifest appreciation of her and of him by making for her the provision proposed here, expressly stating that it la in recognition of the services of her husband as a member of the commission which constructed the J’&n&ma Canal." May Give Pension. Tn addition to the recognition pro posed in the Adamson bill, there ere now bills pending In Congress to give Mrs. Gaillard an annual pension so long ns she may live It suggested that this pension be $’.’00 per month and at least $100 is likely to be au thorized Mrs Gaillard, by existing law, would draw a small pension as the widow of an army officer, but this would be inadequate for her support. When the Adamson bill passed the House, Representative Adamson said he understood that the private means of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Hall iard had been exhausted by the long illness of both. Colonel Gaillard died e few days ago the victim of an af fection of the brain, the exact nature of which baffled the physicians Brain trouble is believed to have been caused by Lieutenant Colonel Hail lard 8 long exposure to the rays of a tropical sun Experts to Try to Perfect Wireless Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec 20 A committee of the British Awn-iaGin and the Inter national Radio-Telegraphy Commission will soon begin to study the natural laws which govern and often impede wireless telegraphy Both expert bodies seek to eliminate such obstacles as the "stray*;’' or "Xn" of the operator, and the Alffirultiea of communication encountered xbout iun rise and sunset from Atmospheric con ditions generally Tragedies of Old Greece To Be Revived M IAMI, FLA. Dec 20 -One of the moet brilliant social affairs ever given in Miami was that of Wed nesday evening at Halcyon Hall, when Misa Winifred March, daughter of Mrs. William Everard March, of this city, made her formal bow to society. Mrs. Henry Gould Ralston and Mrs. dames M. Jackson were her sponsors and as sisted Mrs March. In the. receiving line were Mrs March, Miss March. Mrs. Ralston and Mrs. Jackson The debutante wore au ex quisite creation of white brocaded chif fon, combined with shadow lace and pearls It was a draped model, caught up the front with a handsome ornament of pearls in oriental style, and with strings of pearl heads about the oor sage and over the shoulders She wore with this a Frenchy evening heud dross of pearl beaded net with white aigrettes Mrs March was in a combination of black and white, a stunning dress of brocaded velvet with the relief of white in the bodice. Mrs Ralston wore coral brocaded velvet with pearl trimmings, and Mrs Jackson was in white satin. A reception was held first and later dancing was in order. Miss March has just finished her ed ucation in the Fairmmmt Femlnary In Washington, P C. She will spend this winter here with her mother and later will go abroad. Many social affairs are planned In her honor, among them a buffet luncheon, to be given December 31, by Mrs. Bethel Blanton Tatum, and the Misses Frances and Jane Tatum, end a tea dance on the afternoon of New Year's Pay by Mrs Frederic H Rand. Jr. Mrs Tatem Wofford was hostess at an informal dance Friday night Mr and Mrs Carl G Fisher enter tained at dinner Thursday night of this week To-night Mr and Mrs Bon Johnson, of Oocoanut Grove, entertain at a mu sical Thomasville Claude Smith and Mrs. Wilton Earle After several rubbers. Mn. Marchant presented the honor guests wlUi two lovely growing polnsettias. A salad and Ice course was served. A distinguished social event of this week was the bridge party given on Wednesday by Mm. Will Cleveland In compliment to Mrs Claude Durham Smith, a recent bride. Miss Lottie Whitten was married to Herbert William Kncffner Tuesday at the home of William Goldsmith. An enjoyable meeting of the Thursday Club w;ts held this week with Mrs. Wll llani E Beattie. Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick Brum announce the marriage of their sister, Julian Irene New bank, to George Fer dinand SJpcllmeyer, Wednesday, at Christ Church. I—~ Milledgeville IU.KDOEVIDDK, Dec. 20. T*re M U,B | I part 1 ■ ohui paratory to Christmas many charitable organizations have held sales of fancy work and dainty articles suitable for Christmas gifts On Monday the Phllathea class net ted a nice sum from the sale conduct©*! by the inemhers. On Tuesday the P. A. R held a sale In the morning and afternoon and that evening had an oys ter supper. The ladles' Auxiliary of the Presby terian Church made more than $50 at its sale The members of the Baptist Sunday School hav© arranged a unique Christ mas program to be given at the church Sunday afternoon Invitations are out to an old-time candy pulling to be given at the home of Mrs R. B. Anderson on the day after Christmas. The guest! are requested to wear five-width skirts as In ye olden time city, and Ralph W. Reed and Paul Thompson, of Anderson, S. C., were groomsmen. The inaid of honor was Miss Helen Reed, sister of the groom. The bride was given away by her broth er, Cephas Gilbert. The groom’s best man was his brother, lAurence Reed, of Anderson. The ceremony was spoken by the Rgv. a E. Spencer Following a large reception at the home 'of the bride’s mother. Mrs. Ce phas Gilbert, the happy couple left for Atlanta and other points and will be at home in Jjike City after the holidays. The bride Is tHe eldest daughter of Mrs Cephas Gilbert, of this city. Mr. Reed is u popular traveling salesman. One of the prettiest function! in this city recently was the hose shower on Wednesday afternoon, at which Mrs. B H. Dunbar was hostess and Miss Inez Gilbert the honoree. Dainty re freshments of cream and cake were served Tuscumbia -y-USCUMBIA. ALA., Dec. 20—A j wedding of interest was that of * Miss Bessie Mavis, of Tuscumbia, and William Davies, of Pemopolls, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride at noon on Monday. Miss Lida Mae Malone, of Sheffield, Ala., ami Carter Morrison, of eLlghti were quietly married at the home of the bride in Sheffield on Wednesday at noon. Mr and Mrs. James H. Blg.ir have Issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter. Mabel Adele, to Benja min Curtis Luna. The wedding will take place on December 24 at noon at the Blair residence on East Mobile street. Race Prejudice Now Problem in England Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 20.—The great in crease in the number of Indian stu dents In England in recent years is bringing certain problems with it. A report Issued by the Indian students' department, estimates that there are now some 1.600 or 1,700 In the United Kingdom, of whom 700 are legal stu dents In the Inns of Court. 8igns of race and color prejudice have been »hown by certain Edin burgh students who come from over seas, but these signs are few, though It is not denied that, with the grow ing numbers, the possibility of preju dice Increases. Lincoln’s Inn and the Temple may welcome 30 or 40 Indian students, but when the numbers rise to 200 or 300 at a single Inn, they begin to consider whether some restrictions should not be imposed. Durham T HOMASVILLF,. Dec 20 Mrs A. It R Cook was the hostess on Tues day afternoon at a bridge party In compliment to her guest. Mias An gusta Grimes, of Riohdand. The prize For top score, a cut glass fruit bowl, was won by Mrs F R. Archer. Mrs i; F. Mack won the prize for pro gression. a Japanese nut bowl, and the consolation prize, a pair of silk hose, went to Mrs George W Ferrlll. Miss Grimes, the honoree, was presented with a pretty necklace Among the guests were Mrs M M Cooper, Mrs. G \V Ferrlll. Mrs. \Y H Rockwell. Mrs. .1. H Harbener, Mrs K. E. Mack. Mrs lsntls Stcyerman. Mrs. F B Archer. Mrs. Roecoe Luke Mrs. James W Dillon, Jr., Mr* W A Brittain, Mrs Anson Ball, Mia* Augusta Grimes. Miss Nettie Smith and Miss Wtllta Baker Mias Annie Fuller entertained on Wednesday afternoon with a large “42“ party at her home on Remington ave nue D urham, n c.. d®c 20.—Alfred Veasey and Miss Lida Mangurn were married Wednesday morning j at the home of the bride by the Rev R C. Craven. Miss Ruth Brooks, of Roxboro, be came the bride of Robert Henry Gates, last Tuesday evening at the Brookadale Methodist Church, of Roxboro, N C. Invitations have been Issued for the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs R. A Honeycutt, which is to take place at their home on Parrtah place, Decem ber 29 H G. Heater and Mias EfHe Dunn j were married last Tuesday by the Rev : J. J Hurt. Mrs H. G Cann entertained the \ Thursday Afternoon Literary Society j Thursday at her home. All of the mem bers were present. A Combination Library and Pocket BILLIARD TABLE—THE VERY XMAS GIFT FOR H-l-M THIS POCKET BILLIARD TABLE IS ALSO A COMBINATION LIBRARY OR DINING TABLE. It's the very thing for every home, and Is the Ideal Christmas gift. They are not expensive, and by far the best possible for the money. NO HOME AMUSEMENT IS BETTER—nor is there a better table made than this. Priced $75 and up. ATLANTA BILLIARD AND SUPPLY HOUSE, 39 E. Mitchell St. Atlanta. Ga. Harry Varnedoe. Mgr. Dublin Special Cable to The American. ROME, Dec 20 - Much interest In so cial and archaeological circles centers • found the program arranged by Mar quis laentlni calling for the production of a number of ancient tragedies at the old theater of Syracuse. Among these Is the “Agememnon'’ of Aeschylus, of which a new translation is being prepare-! by Professor Romag noli, a distinguished Greek scholar Aeschylus himself superintended the representation of this play 'ti the famous Iheater of Syracuse 2,400 years ago D UBLIN. Dec 20.-On© of the events of the week was the Christmas party enjoyed by the children on Friday afternoon, given by the ladles of one of the church aid societies The senior class of the Dublin High School presented a splendid school play Wednesday night, entitled “The Dea con’s Second Wife,’’ which wae one of the most successful put on by the pu pils of the High School In some time. Mrs H, K Eagan entertained the Auction Club Tuesday afternoon at her home on Belleview avenue. The play ers included Mrs James S Simons, Miss Dorothy Hooks, Mrs J L Weddlngton. Mrs E S. Street, Mrs James Dickens. Mrs Harry Stevens. Mrs E. .1 Black- shear. Mrs A J. Toole. Mrs George l\ Robertson. Mrs Theodore Rogers, Mrs. John Byrne and Mrs. A P. Hilton Mrs FI S. Street made the highest score am! was awarded the prize, a box of handkerchiefs. Huntsville I I I'NTSVILLE. ALA.. Dec 20. Mrs —I Gus White entertained at a four- j ■ table auction party on Tueedaj afternoon In compliment to the mem bers of the Auction Club. Mrs. T W Pratt won the guest prize and Miss Margaret Carter the club prize A sal Hd course was served. This conclude* the meetings of this club for this year The social calendar is brimful of i dates for the social festivities for the ' season, every date being taken of the usual two weeks of holiday. The first affair will be the charily J concert on December 22. in which Miss Nek! a Hutnphrey and Mias Etta Eastln of the Cincinnati Conservatory, will j sing Mrs R E Smith was the hostess of the Thursday Club this week. After a spirited game delicious refreshment* were served on the card tables. Greenville REKNVIIJ.K 8. C. Dec 20 Mrs Lewis W. Parker woe hostess at a large dance Wednes«iaS evening at her home, the occasion marking the presentation of her daughter, Mies Lu cia I*vker Mrf. Thomas Marchant was the host ess at a lovely bridge party yesterday, when she entertstned in honor of Mn* G' yAKE CITY, FLA., Dec. 30.—A j beautiful wedding took place ■ Thursday afternoon at the Pres - bytertan Church when Miss Inez Gilbert was married to Charles Franklyn Reed J “l Love You Truly” was rendered by Miss Elsie Watson, of Jasper, and the wedding march rendered by Miss Blanche Fielder. The bridesmaids were Misses Agnes Williamson, of Tallahas see. Marie O’Berry, A Kiesimee, and .*< art and Bird'e lV»witng, of this city; James Tribble and Jack Vnaze, of this Xmas Gifts For Men If a store told me. through its ad vertisements. that it could save me money on the things I had to buy for Xmas -that its store service was par- excellent—-that It’s stock of goods was exceptionally complete—that Its busi ness was conducted according to the strictest principles of integrity in all its edalingn I’d put that store to the test, and if they did as they claimed to do, I d say “Me for Jack Webb’s." Neckwear 50c to $2.00 Scarf Pins 50c to $1.50 Cuff Links 50c to 51.50 Not seme Hosiery, bov of 4 $1.00 Box of 2 $1.00, Silk JACK WEBB 20 Marietta Street At the Last Moment: IVIay We Suggest A Fine Umbrella? The most desirable line of fine Umbrellas, at prices compelling in their reasonableness, is shown here for the next three days. Every style of straight or hook handle is represented, mounted in the best frames; covered with Spittaifield’s silks. Men’s or women’s—$3.75 to $15. First Flow. An Evening Fan? Acceptable to every lady, always in taste for formal functions. Lace fans on Ivory, Pearl or Bone, Spangled Fans, Net Fans, Honiton Fans, Point Lace Fans, Gauze Fans. All are here, in great variety—a pretty assortment—$1.25 to $12,50, * ' '9$if 3B54* First Floor. A Box of G1 oves? Send any lady Gloves, be she maid, wife or widow, she’ll bless you. Evening Gloves, Street Gloves, Walking Gloves, Suit Gloves, all are here, of guaranteed qualities, of correct cut, and in every style and color, a pair, $1 to $4.50. First Floor, Silk Stockings? Every woman wants more of them, particularly this season of slashed skirts, of prettily adorned shoes, of dainty lingerie, are silken Hose a requisite in the toilette of smartly dressed women. You can’t go wrong on Silk Stockings—$1 to $4. Boxed Handkerchiefs? No guesswork here. Hankderchiefs are a certainty. A box of Appen- zell or Irish or French Handkerchiefs will fit exactly. Embroidered styles, Needlework corner styles, Initial styles, Hemstitched styles. AH in boxes of 3 or boxes of 6. A box, $1.50 to $6. First Floor. An Oriental Rug? Here’s a never-to-be-forgotten gift, that is an artistic present. Lasting beyond your generation, ’twill be an "heirloom.” Rug fiends, Art Collectors, Lovers of the Beautiful, have taken pleasure in our collec tion. They’re buying them, too. Irresistible—$6.50 to $150. Third Floor, A Superb Fur Set? The most exclusive and elegant styles are shown here. No woman lives who would not welcome Furs. A great range of prices, complete assortment of styles, utmost varieties in Ermines, Foxes, Minks and Skunks. All fresh an dsilky, ready for use, a set, $50 to $300. Second Floor. Lace Centerpieces? Of course, a household linen gift shows a care and thoughtfulness that will never be forgotten by the recipient. Its intimate use is always a reminder of the giver. For Holiday Gifts, we suggest the peasant handmade Clunys, Centerpieces, Scarfs or Luncheon Sets, each $1 to $50. First Floor. Linen Di inner Sets? You know that this house was built upon its Linens. Irish, Scotch, Flemish and Moravian looms are represented in our collection of Linen Sets—Cloths and Napkins to Match. All sizes, round and square 1 cloths with Napkins to match, from a two-yard square to a six-yard banquet cloth, $5.20 to $50. First Floor. French Underwear? In separate pieces or in sets of gowns and combinations, or gowns, chemise and drawer sets are very popular with givers this season. This gift from one lady to another, betokens a charming intimacy and friendliness that carries with it a natmosphere never to be forgotten by the recipient. Sets at $7.50 to $35.