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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

was tOhi me once about Bishop Bowman.
OF the Methodist Church. II was told ne
bN Young German who was A studeat
~ MS classes At the time that this hap
ptned. The bishop vas president then u
The Indiana AsbUry University. and at
the same time professor Of mental sch
ence. a ciairvoyant came 10 the university
town and was reported as quite marvellous
~ mind reading, SC. As professor OF psy-
chology Bishop bowman was interested
and went around to one OF the seanc-s
~ Tar as could be ascertained, the 81 iir-
Noyaut had no means OF knowing the
bishops identity. bus she sad az once.
You are the president Of the university
here Then she added; There was a ire
N the school a short time ago IN one 81
the students rooms
'Oh. no. said the bishop you are MS
taken. ] know everything that goes on
there and We haven't rad FIRE
The cIairvoyant insisted. and an inve.--
tgauon disclosed the fact that there had
been a fire IN one Of the students roonts
and that II had been put out and nothing
reported OF the matter 20 the president
When we think OF the eXtrsOrdlnarc
preseience OF animals. how they know
sometimes a year in advance Of what viii
happen. We eanot wonder that the power
Of second sight belongs in a measure %
human beings" said Bishop Fallows, a.
he finished his stories.
Some animals actually grow thick
fur or thin fur. as they know whether or
not Il will be a cold winter: birds and
beavers predict the seasons in advance
We call II instinct. OF course. but, after
all that is very blind term. We have
all the faculties that animals have, AMI
50 much more that a gift OF second sigEt
is not az unreasonable thing TO claim, al
ter all"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
VICTIM OF the PLAGUE.
The fortunes Endured by a japanese Wo-
man in Honolulu.


From Austins Hawaiian Weekly.
The death of a japanese woman on
Maunakea street last week was an event
Of more than passing notice. She was
stricken with the malady at II O'Clock In
the morning while performing her house
hold duties the first symptoms being
sudden rise OF pulse with the accompany
ing cever. She called her husband and
told him she must lie down, as she felt
weak and exhausted She reclned on a
pallet which was about the only article
of furniture in the shanty where they
were living. and attempted to go 20 sleep.
but a sensation OF strange pains dispelled
all thoughts OF rest ard she asked her
husband 20 come TO her bedside She
could only murmur: Don't call the doc
tor; ask Ito to come" Ito, who was her
sister, living a few doors away. was speed
lily brought, and she having a suspicion OF
the nature OF the Illness. proceeded 10 act
as nurse. The contact Of the black plague
is like that Of q raVeuOus tigCr-shOrt and
fierce. In a little while the poor woman
was grooming with pain, and tnrowing
herself from side 20 side in a vain en-
deayor 10 get relief. Ito procured ice and
applied cooling cloths 10 her temples, but
the fever had gained a Roadway that
hafled nursing The disease was a com
plete master OF inc pdlitbtr anu AhS SVEN
ings that characterize the bubonic plague
began to appear in just an hour after the
first symptoms asserted themselves. IL
was noon when the miserable victim WIS
suffering indescribabie torture. Shrieklng
and irnploring her husband 20 Kill her, she
writhed on her bed Of agony. ITO then
urepared loultIces over the little kerJ-
seue stove in the room and applied them
to tn. nauseous protubera noes that had
appeared over the grOins and under the
arms, working with that constancy that
only sister affection can impel Al
O clock the woman gave up her life and
added another unit 20 the list Of HonOiU.
lbs plague-stTicken victims.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

the fcrecastls the following table Of rules:
No officer shall address sailor with his
head covered
All ships shall be furnished with spring
beds ard hair mattresses for me use u
sailors
No sailor shall he required 10 20 duty
when il rains or when The deck IS wet.
No sailor shall Be disturbed or required
70 take in or make sail In his watch BE-
low.
No sailor shall be required 10 20 aloft in
the night without a Lantern
No sailor shall be requested % sand at
the wheel in summer without an umbrella
over his head or IN winter without hot
water tin under his feet 20 stand upon
on sunday al sailors shall have roast
turkey and plenty OF tomato sauce and
boiled onions. and plum pudding with
brandy sauce for dessert.
Mond3y-PiCkled cells feet and ears.
with mock turtle soup.
Tuesday-B0iled potatoes. beefsteak. and
Wednesday Roast lamb and green peas.
peacockS eggs
Thursday-Chlcken fried in butter. with
various kinds OF salad, cream cake. and
Washington pie for dessert
FriGay-Baked spare ribs. mutton chops.
with apple sauce. and mirce pie.
Saturday-Smoked salmon. iadpole's giz-
yards. and hummlEg birds eyeb1lIs.
Mullins, butter. cream, and new-laid
eggs must served out IN such quantities
as the sailors may desire
u snail be competent for the men 10 dis
Charge the captain and appoint one OF
their own choice IN his place.
An old shipping master said 20 a Mail
and Express reporter recently; sailors
have no reason to complain these DAYS.
What a change In their condition a few
years have brought about. Soon We viii
see fO-k'Sles laid out IN velvet carpet. hi-
cycles for the sailors. patent electric
pushes for hosting and furling sails.
decks that hOlystOne themselves. auto
matte cabin boys. who never sass back,
galley fires OF perpetual life. and speak
ing tubes for the mates to prOfane The
sea is not what il used 20 be"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
AN EARLY CONVENTION DATE
Democrats TO Be First in Naming a
Presidential Ticket.
Chairman Jones Relieved In Waiting, but
Has Yielded 80 the Wishes Of Mr.
Bryan and the Majority Of the
National Committee.

II has been definitely determined that
the Democratic National Convention shall
be held before the Republican National
Convention. Senator Jones, of Arkansas,
chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee, has been in communication
with majority of the committee. and
nearly all of his correspondents have ex-
pressed themselves in favor OF an early
date
Senator Jones himself believes that the
convention should be delayed until after
the Republican convention, but in view
OF the attitude of his associates ON the
committee. he Is willing TO withhold ex-
preston Of that belief and yield to the
majority.
II was practically settled last week that
an early convention would be held when
Mr.. Bryan told several Democratic friends
in Washington that he favored an earlier
date than that selected by the Republl-
cans, but until Chairman Jones began to
receive the views of the members of the
national committee by mail. the exact
status of the controversy was not settled
The committee will decide upon the date
at its meeting al the Raleigh next Thurs
day. II is conceded that either the last
week in May or the first week in June will
be chosen
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
FUSION APILL FOR pOpULiTES.
Bitierness Manifested at Lincoln, Nebr.-
Bryan the Only Candidate Mentioned.

Special 10 The Post
Lincoln. Nebr.. Feb. 1.-THE few mem
bers of the Populist National Committee
so far in the city predict a very full at
tendance at the meeting which begins
Monday. With the exception of Southern
delegates. the sentiment is for fusion with
the Democrats, and the only man men
toned for the Presidential nomination
is w. j. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan will not at
tend the meeting, but he will have good
representatives
Joe A. Parker, of Louisville. XIV. and
r. II. II. Wheeler. of Cincinnati. both
leaders of Middle-of-the-road division of
the party. came In this evening from Chi
cago. Both were outspokeu in advocacy
of a national convention separate from
the Democrats. and at least a month
ahead. Mr.. Parker spoke admiringly of
Mr.. Bryan. but vas a little bitter in his
comment of the proposed plan to make
the party a side issue to the Democrats.
He said:
II can see no reason for a long meet
ing, or fine wire-pulling. We were called
here to decide on the time and place for
holding the next national convention, and
that can be quickly done. The commit
teemen from the East and South will
think, stand solid in following out the
Omaha agreement"
Tomorrow the delegates will begin to
arrive in force. Secretary Edgerton Is
expected from Denver on the early morn
irg train. and Senators Butler and Allen
will come early in the day Cincinnati
to-day entered the race against Kansas
City for the convention.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Galaxy of Correspondents in
the Press Gallery.
fRAMERS1 OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT
Amos Cummings Writes Of thel Power of
the Press in Politics. and of some Of the
Wen Who Appear Prominently in the
Scene Below-FRces and GarmenI. that
Are Characteristic - A Pen Picture Of
Representative LitfIefield and Others.
Copyright 1909, BY AGO. ]. cummluesl

Copyright 1902 BY Anos J. Cumminesl
The best point OF observation in the
House Of Representatives is the gallery
allotted TO the correspondents II Is bank
GO with rows OF desks overlooking ali the
members except the Speaker David p.
Henderson is the only man in the House
VINO turns his back on the correspondents.
To see his back you must sit on the front
bench and lean forward over the parapet
II is broad back, carrying a meek sup
porting head covered with thick iron
gray hair. You often hear mis- voice plac-
Ing business before the House or
calling il to Crder but it sounds
Ike the voice OF a man beneath you,
imprisoned In a marine boiler The
lair Of the correspondents is a room he
hind the gallery, where they prepare
their manuscripts and food the country
with kilograms. This den is neatly fur
nished, Photographs of great editors, Iiv-
ing and dead, adorn its walls Here states
men are made and undone. and here is the
motive power that controls public senti-
ment
Sitting upon the front row Of the gal
lery. the House is spread out below you
like an open fan, the aisles serving as
ribs. Representatives, great and small
are there in profusi0n. Some are pressing
buttons in their desks. calling for pages;
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
TIE BABY.

Like a tiny CLINT Of light piercing through IN,
dasky gloom
Comes her HUE laughing face through the shadows
or my room.
And ny pen forgets !ts way as ii hears her pat
While her Prattius treble tones chase the thought,
from out ny head
she IS queen and her slave. one who loves hel
and cteyS.
For sac rules her world Of home with imperiOu,
baby ways
In she dances. calls me 'Dear,'' turns the page
Throws - Rerssn UPON ny knee, takes ny pen viii
laughing looks.
Makes disorder reign supreme. turns NY paper up
side doan.
Draws me esbslistie signs. safe from fear Of any
@fre~H-
cruaples I'll my verses Up. pleased to hear the
cracking sound.
Makes them into balls and tsen-ninss them al
upon the ground.
suddenly she fits away. leaving ne alone again
With warmth about my heart and a brighter.
clearer brain.
Ana although the thoughts return that her ooming
drove away,
through the day.
And It chances. as write may take cTumpisd
On ,he wh.eh Cod knossth wLyi read ny fsneief
-ylstOs Hggo.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

within an hour. and from that day to the
present has been leading light in the
House. Tennessee Is now ablaze with 4
similar enthusiasm. and the probabilities
are that Mr. Carmack viii be the next
Senator from that State. 1t was a surprise
TO the correspondents as well as 20 the
galleries. All were aware that the Gaze
had been prejudgsd against CarI7aek.
and that be stood not one chance in fifty
Of being seated BY his manly conduct and
sheer force OF intellectually be had cap
tured the hearts OF all fair-minded men
Independent Of party. ana won his own
fight.
Newspaper men above all others appre-
ciate a man OF pluck and audacity when
defending his rights. There Is an elan
among the Washington correspondents
productive OF 4 courage and an indspend-
ence that would put an average Congress-
man to shame. This was illustrated in the
F'orty-seyenth Congress. when Gen kei-
fer was Speaker. The general. like his
predecessors. had turned the press GAL
iery over 10 the correspondents in fee
simple liz was a reservation set aside by
the Speaker for their use Practically they
had had vested right in IL for years
There came a time how ever. in the reign
OF Speaker Keifer when he arbitrarily
tried 10 set aside these rights. Il was on a
gala day, when the galleries were throng-
ed with spectators Among the overflow
were many personal friends OF the Speak
er. AS the show was to be continued on
the following day, Speaker heifer directed
the Sergeant-at-arms tt seat them in tie
gallery with the correspondents.
Defisd Il eifcr-s Order
Bright and early the next morning Gen.
Boyntou, the CHOSEN chairman of tho press
brigade, stationed guard at the doors of
the gallery. with directions to admit none
but those entitled to admission. When the
Speakers lieutenant appeared with the
court favorites they were ordered TO stand
aside and were forcibly prevented from
entering. The pass at Thermopylae was
not better defended. The correspondents
were successful and drove the enemy hack
TO the corridor. Incensed at this action.
the Speaker melted an investigation tend
ing to smirch the personal character Of
Gen. Boynton. This investigation fell TO
the ground of its own weight Boynton.
however, carried the war into Africa. He
made 1t so hot in Refers own district
that he failed to secure a denomination
1t wiped him from the political field and
re never mad the assurance TO run for
Congress again. From that day to the
present nobody disputes the vested right
Of the correspondents to the press gall
lery. Their committee decides who shall
be admitted, when he shall be admitted.
and where he shall sit.
An amusing scene occurred during the
debate over the case of Brigham H. Rob-
erts. The crush for admission was almost
unprecedented. A Congressman from the
West stood in the corridors assuring his
constituents that he was unable to find
them place where they could see and
hear.
''Oh, Henry" said one of the ladies sur
rounding him, please find us some place
If you cannot do any better, we are will
ing to take seat in the press gallery"
AMOS J. CUMMINGS.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
BRYAN TOURING FLORIDA,
silver the Burden of His Theme at Brooks
yiIIc-Nay Hunt Turkeys.

Brooksville. Fla, Feb. lion his arrival
here to-day Mr.. Bryan was met by large
crowd, which gave him a rousing well
come. He was at once driven to the resi-
dence Of his cousin, Judge Jennings, where
an informal reception was held.
At noon barbecue was served in the
courthouse square, after which Mr.. Bryan
was escorted to a stand erected for the
occasion, from which he addressed the
people at length. He affirmed his undying
faith in free silver. advocated the adoption
Of the income tax, denounced trusts and
imperialism, and declared for the freedom
OF the FflipinOs. He was especially en-
nhatic in his statements as TO the silver
question, and closed by saying that the
old issue of 10 to l was the only relief in
store for the common people. His speech
aroused much enthusiasm and was ap-
plauded throughout.
Mr.. Bryan Will remain here until Tues
day, and will probably indulge in a tur-
key hunt before leaving this section.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
LAwYER-TURFMAN CLARK DEAD,
Prominent in Tammahy Politics and Owner
of Handicap Winner.

New York. Feb. n-Former Corporation
Counsel William II. Clark died to-day at
his residence in this city. Death was
due TO bronchitis and complication OF
diseases. Mr.. Clark was well-known in
racing circles. He was the owner OF
Banastar, thu winner OF last year'g
Brooklyn handicap
Mr.. Clark was born at Newark. y. J
He studied law first in the Office Of James
NJ CHAPMAN in this city, and later vita
Bourke Cochran He was admitted 10
the bar In 1882, and became a partner OF
Mr.. Cochran in the following year. When
Sheriff Davidson was elected, Mr.. Clark
left Mr.. Cochran and became legal ad-
wiser TO the sheriff. He vas retained as
legal adviser by Hugh Grant Mr. Clark
was regarded as particularly weu-in-
formed on corporation law. and most
cases involving corporation law were
referred q him
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Mr.. LODGE FOR CHAIRMAN.
Party Leaders Boom Him for the National
Convention at Philadelphia.
Special TO The Post.

Special TO The Post
Boston, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE Republican
slate for delegates at large from Mas
sachusetts TO the national convention as
now made up consists of Senator Lodge.
Congressman Samuel W. Mccall, William
ID. Plunkett, the wealthy cotton manu-
facturer Of Adams, and Walter Clifford
of New Bedford
III is understood here that a movement
Is on loot in Washington 10 make Senator
Lodge permanent chairman of the PhiIa-
delphia convention, and that his sugges-
ton for this position has met with favor
among the party leaders. II is pointed out
that Mr.. Lodges selection would be pc
culiarly appropriate. ne being regarded in
large measure as the administration
leader in the Senate, and as chairman of
the Philippine Committee the spokesman
of the President upon the questions in
vOlyed in the acquisition of the islands.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Tom T.. johnson 10 Re.enter Politics.

Special 10 The Post.
Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. lit is stated
here that ex-Congressman Tom l.. John
son is 10 return 10 Cleveland this fall.
Johnson told friends here Thursday that
as soon as ne came 10 Cleveland TO live in
the fall he would enter local politics on
the issue of municipal ownership, or in
other words, take up the fight in Cieve-
land on the same line that Mayor Jones
has inaugurated In Toledo. 1t is a part
form himself
OF Johnsons plan to boom a candidate for
MAYOR on this issue or run on that plat
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
The Problems of Polygamy.

Prom Golfers Weekly.
I'm sorry for Mr. Roberts. OF Utah, -
said Nr MeektOn thOugh,fully-
The idea" exclaimed his wife.
Il can't help IL. The thought 81 that
man having 20 go back 20 all those homes
and break the news 70 al! those wives,
who wer. expecting 70 be IN Washington
society this Ilnter-lt's positively tragicr'
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

again TO the front. and partly restored
rer former renoWn. He was a member Of
the committee to which the case Il Brig
ham r. Roberts was referred II was an
opportunity rarely offered to a new MEM
Der. In ore bound he made a reputation
that it took Coy. Dingiey six years OF
hard work to achieve. He wrote the mi
aority report, and made speech which
Is still echclng throughout the land. II
was the speech OF q great lawyef-calm
and free from passion and prejudice. II
showed patient research. legal acumen, 4
great power Of analysis. and a grouping
OF precedents rarely known in thu House.
Interruptions developed sarcastic reIort,
genuine eloquence and an unTivaled ar
gumentative grouping. Metaphoricaliy,
Littleheld forced his way through the
frozen surface to bedrock and panned out
pure gold. For two hours AMI ten min
utes he held the House spellbound. The
reputation acquired In Maine has become
national II will be remembered that Mr..
LittleaeId. who had been attorney general
Of the State, was a candidate for the
United States Senatorship in the last Leg
islature The nomination was made be-
fore Senator Hale delivered his speeeh
against the Spanish treaty. Had this
speech been made q week before the nom
fEation, Mr.. Littlefeld would probably
have been Senator Hale's successor.
MIR. Lands. of Indiana.
Now cast ycvr eye two seats to the left
of Mr.. Littlefield. Here you see a we'll
knit gentleman OF the average height,
with swapping eyes ard ha:r slightly
touched with the frost of time The face
is pleasing ard intellectual though indi-
eative Of pugnacity. This man is Charles
i. Lands. Of Indiana. In the Roberts de-
bate he proved himself the equal. If not
the superior in eloquence of Albert
]. Beverage, Indianas new Senator.
He replied to Mr.. Littlefield On
the succeeding day. Rarely has the
House listened to such a thrilling
speech. 1t was discussion that recalled
the former days OF the House of Repre-
sentatives. Lands was inspired with the
true fire of eloquence. He became incan-
descent and fairly electrified his hearers
until his voice was drowned in applause
from both the floor and the galleries. He
stripped Mr.. LittlefielG's speech of its
sophistry. threw upon il the bright light
of public sentiment, ard whistled its ar
gumants down the wind. Littlefeld had
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Sailors Life More Pleasant
Tha n i'm Olden Times.
GREAT LUXURY In F0RECASTLE
Garden Vegetables, Grown Mt Sea. Fur
nished 20 the Table Of One sbip-Fresh
Bread and Fruit Common Thing-Many
oid-fisne sailors Refuse TO Believe Prom.
ises Of such Good Thinss-Thc sea Not
What liz Used tn BE ia Byssne Days.

From the New York Nail al Express
Down at the British consuPs Office, In
state street. the other day. when the crew
OF a ship bound for China was signing ar
tieles. one OF the Oldest tars OF the I3t
stepped forward and said:
Does the captain guarantee that the
forecdstie Is in fiTst-ciass condition.
He does" replied the representative OF
Victoria, whose patience with sailors is
proverbiaL
Properly heated and found?'
Properly heated and found"
What kind of grub
Nobody in the trade puts more ca the
articles than l do" said the captain. in
terrupting the government official IN
fact, do not know any VINO give quite as
much. We have fresh bread every day;
no hard tack, mind you, but fresh bread,
and all man wants TO eat OF IL. at tnat.
Then we have potatoes, canned meats.
vegetables fruits. and
Did you say fresh bread and fruit and
canned meats?" inquired the sailor. a pc
culiar look coming into his eye.
Il did, my man. | did
WHAT do YOU take me fOr?" asked the
old shellback. after pause a baIly
ijjit? a man who will spin a yarn before
he gets his crew aboard will do worse
when Re gets out of soundings. l don't
believe word you say, and, for one, | re-
fuse TO sign
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
VOICE FROM THE CRAVE
Husband Heard a Cry from
His Wife's Coffin.
SIZE HAD BEEN BURIED ALIVE

o,,er Supernatural Occurrences Of Rare
ts,,re.t. Vouchcd for b. Chicago Bishop
Husband Heard Her Calling Him Miles
,,,a,ara saved Her Life-instaBces Of
Vind-rssdiuE Which seem Unnatural
Grsw.ome stories Not Easily Matched.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20
Ruie. for ihe.Fsreeastie.

wag who has studied the many
changes In what was once the cod ana
dismal foEeessile. vas making a trip on a
sailing vessel. which had all the In
provemeBts for sailors. and he was 80 sur
prised that he prepared and huns up in
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-20

The speech itself made the votes that
personal influence could not secure, and
Josiah Patterson left the House without
being sworn In. Like LiitlefieId. Carmack.
also a new member. sprang to prominence
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-07-21
Seamen's Club.

Mr.. VIM. Templeton with a commit
tee from the Christian church enter
tanned large and appreciative audi
ence at the Seaman's Club last even
ing. Miss Edith Howe the elocutionist
from Mills College. Cal. assisted the
committee and delighted the sailors
with few appropriate selections.
The entertainment closed with hearty
cheers from the sailors which demon
strated their appreciation of the efforts
in their behalf.