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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

every word two or three years before
it learns the hook of it on the printed
page, 1t VIII form original ideas in re-
gard to the spelling thereof, and these
ideas viii probably be wrong. Conse-
quently, when it learns to read and
write the tax on the memory viii
be exactly double the tax imposed
when reading, writing, and speaking
are all learned at about the same
time. \ child does not begin to have
much of a vocabulary until the age of
three or four years, and any child of
ordinary intelligence can begin to
read at four. From four to ten years
of age the vocabulary is rapidly en-
larged- This is the word-Iearning
time If the concept of the word as
it is printed, and the memory of it
as it sounds, are put into the mind at
one and the same time, they are in
separately associated and the child has
little, If any, trouble in spelling the
word. This is about the only way in
which the vagaries OF English or
biography can be met. There is no
logic in English spelling. mongrel
compound that the language Is; and
1t seems only common sense to make
task which is purely one of mechani-
cal memory as easy for the mind as
possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
The ACQuittRI.

One Of the most celebrated criminal
trials in the history Of the Capital has
ended. Not only have twelve men
indicated the woman defendant from
the gravest charge known to the law,
but justice has been upheld
Despite the extravagant claims of
a chain of circumstantiaI evidence cal
culated to fasten the charges upon
the accused. the Governments case
fell to pieces like rope of sand It's
own witnesses proved the undoing of
the prosecution. Not a material point
IN the statement OF the prisoner made
after the tragedy was controverted
by the evidence addueed against her
Naturally, there VIII be some differ
ence of opinion on the verdict. In
this world, the unanimous acceptance
of any proposition is vet to come
But there must today be at least a sat
isfed majority, convinced that the IS
sue has been such that it cannot pos
sibly lead to irreparabIe injustice.
The law says that if there Is even
a reasonable doubt of the guilt of the
defendant, he or she shall be acquit-
ted The testimony in this celebrated
case absolutely shattered the indict-
ment. Anything except acquittaI
would have been absurdIy Illogical.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
OPPORTUNITIES IN BOHEMIA.
Increasing Demazd for sIanufac1ur-
ers From the United states.

Frank " Mahin- the United States
Consul at Reichenberg. writes to the
State Department that nearly every ar
tieIe manufactured in the United States
could find a market in Bohemia There
is great demand, he says. for spinning
and weaving machinery.
IN previous reports the Consul adds
I have noted the absence of American
machinery in Bohemia Of the approxf-
mately 100000 fax wool. and cotton
spindles and Of the many thousand looms
operating in this district. not one was
made in the United States. Our ConsuIs
have at sundry times eought 10 change
this condition by opening correspondence
with makers OF such machinery in the
United States, but have never been able to
persuade the latter to enter aggressiveIv
into the field Il IS true they have ALWAYS
been ready and willing TO fill orders. but
unfortunately merely receptive state
does not answer
Most Of the factory machinery in this
district comes from Great Britain sora
from Germany, and a small part is of local
production The field is so great as to
De worth vigorous and persistent effort
to get footing in It; but nothing can
be done with circulars and trade period
iea!s, especially when printed in English.
Industrious German-speaking agents are
essential, it would be better stiII TO have
resident agents on the ground able TO
keep watchful eye or the situation and
to be constantly in close touch with fac
tories.
During the past summer. firm at
Dresden Germany advertised American
farm machinery in a Reichenberg news
paper Soon thereafter, and possibly as
result Thereof, ! saw an American mower
at work in neighboring meadow-the
first and only American mower I have
seen in this district But it IS an entering
wedge, and inspires nope for the future.
No reaper has yet invaded a grain
field in this section. the sickle still hold
ing sway in the harvesting of cereals.
and thrashing IS still done with the fail.
welded by women, who work in quar-
fefrpS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
Spelling in the Public schools.

y prominent Treasury official has
been expressing himself on the sub
ject of the public schools. He SAYS
that while his niue-year-oId daughter
can spell words of three and four syl-
1abies easily, she Is very hay or the
subject Of the meanings of the words,
and he suggests that it would be a
good thing if children under ten years
of age could have a spelling-book CON
tanning the average vocabulary of 4
child of that age, with the words all
defined, anC be given a thorough drill
in photography and definitions
This is a good idea, and there is no
question that # 1t We're carried out,
children not only in Washington, but
all over the country, would be much
benefited. Il used to be thought that
a man who was well educated would
show 1t in his spelling Nowadays
that test would be 4 perilous one to
apply. There are graduates of Har-
ward whose spelling would disgrace a
properly taught twelve-year-oId.
With all the philosophizi,lr on the
subject OF education which has been
done in this country. the matter of
spelling has never been the subject
of any very logical reasoning, There
are some people who seem to have a
congenitaI defect which prevents
them from ever learning to spell: and
there are others who understand as if
by instinct how to spell the most diff
ficult words But these are extreme
cases. As a rule, ability to write and
speak the English language correctly
depends on general intelligence ana
proper training.
Within the last twenty or twenty
five years some people have urged
that children should not be taught to
read until they are six or. seven years
old. It is probable that this has had
something to do with the general de
fciency in photography among other
wise well trained students. Anyone
can see with little reflection. that
when a child learns the sound of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
The Queens Color.

tOtA~aAy AstSO'N-J
Queen WiiheImina has created vogue
for white among the women of her king
DOM She wears il constantly herself,
and nothing is more suitable to one of
the richest women in the world, who is
also young and charming in appearance
Since she took her own dressmaking or
ders under her control, Queen Wilhelm
IA has commanded scarcely any dress
that is not altogether or nearly wholly
white. She is naturally fond OF embroid-
cries, and these on many of her dresses
take the form of gold and silver thread
work and of IUstrOus silks, which, in the
hands Of the exquisite needleWOmen Of
Holland are beautifully wrought
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
hrr. Rooseveit's independence.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

President Roosevelt has had enough ex-
perience IN practical politics to keep his
declaration of independence well within
bounds that he can maintain without
breaking with the party leaders. but he is
evidently disposed to restore to the Presi-
Dental Office some Of the powers that. as
a matter Of custom. have heretofore been
handed over the United States Senators.
The latter VIII be made welcome advisers
to the President but they will have to
propose good men for Office if they de-
sire to retain their inauerce and pose as
dispensers OF Executive patronage.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
CANINE GATHERING RAM.
bulldog Comparatively the Strong
est of All Animals.

est of All Animals,
In point Of strength. tenacity and en-
durance no animal in the world can com
pare, size for size. with d weII-set-up
bulldog
Its fighting qualities are. Of course.
proverbiaI. Most people, however. only
know its exploits from the pictures in
the comic papers Any one who viii take
the trouble to examine the peculiar equip
ment OF one OF these powerful little en-
gines viii end by having a greatly in
creased respect for its qualities.
The enormous strength Of the bulldog
lies not so much in the size of its mus
cles as IN their arrangement Years Of
careful breeding have developed great
layers Of muscles where they NAV be
used to the best possible bulldog advaut-
age.
Compared to most dogs. a bulldog NAV
be said to be deformed. The head. shouI-
ders, and forelegs have been developed
at the expense Of the rest of the body. so
far as symmetry is concerned. It would
almost seem that the breeders had gone
out Of their way TO produce as ugly q
specimen Of dOghesh as possible
4 bulldog, OF course. never runs away
There is no object, therefore in growing
legs on his which would give him speed.
His appearance, on the contrary, suggests
a battering ram--Nsw York World
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
PERSONAL NOTES ABOUT
WASHINGTON PEOPLE.

Ex-RePresentative and Mrs. William F.
Aldrich, Of Aldytch, Ala. who have been
spending the past ten days at the Capital.
VIII leave for home this morning. While
here they stopped at the New Willard
Lieut. Juan S Atweu, naval attachg of
the Argentine Legation, viii sail today
for BuenOs Ayres- Mrs Auweu VIII re-
main here for d time with her father. MIR.
J. V. y. HUyck-
Rev. DR.. Easton has returned from the
( West and will resume his pulpit duties
tomorrow.
Captain Rush, I. s y, with his wife
and daughter have returned TO the cftv
/ and opened their home IL Jefferson
Place
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Wilson have rent
ed their house on Twenty-first Street and
/ viii 90 South for the winter
Miss Boorum and sister are located at
1925 Connecticut Avenue
Major and Mrs. Luther Longshaw gave
d box party on the opening night of "Du
Barry in honor OF Representative and
( Mrs Aldrich of Alabama who are at the
New Willard Mr. and Mrs. Wasserbacb
were among the guests.
Mr. and Mrs Henry NJ CIapp. of New
York city, are visiting Mrs. Faust Of Sew
enteenth Street, and will probably remain
over the holidays.
Mr.. Robert Keeling has returned to
Washington from Londcn. and Will remain
here till February, when he will return 20
England.
The Italian Ambassador. Signor Mayor.
and his secretary, Signor Carignani. have
I returned to Washington from Chicago.
Mr.. Lester SniveIy. of this city IS Wis
iting his sitter at KeedysviIIe. Nd. He has
recently recovered from severe attack of
typhoid fever and the trip was taken for
the benefit Of his health.
Rev J. B. Clayton, of this city, delivered
the sermon at the baptismaI service held
Thursday evening at the First Baptist
Church at Hyattsviile
Miss E, s. Jacobs, director of the Cook
ing School of Washington, viii give a talk
at Westminster, Nd, on the 10th at the
Farmers Institute, under the directorship
land Agricultural College.
Mrs. Margaret Niles Bowman and ..Iiss
Madge Bowman have gone for a three
weeks visit to the formers old home in
Atlanta, Ca There will be a family re-
union at the homestead on January l,
after which Mrs and Miss Bowman viii
return They viii be accompanied BY
Miss Edith Hunter who viii spend the
remainder OF the winter here.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. johnson and
Master Carl Johnson have returned from
a weeks visit TO Baltimore
Messrs. John and Frank Carpenter are
spending their annual vacation at their
boyhood home near Harper's Ferry, Va.
Miss Rosemary Rhode, 81 East Capitol
street, has returned from a visit TO reIa-
tiyes In Baltimore.
7. Percy Guyton. a member of the Mis-
sissippi State Legislature, has resigned
his seat and has returned to this city to
finish d course in law.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE.

1T is not correct" said the precise
young lady, ito say that Mr. Jones is
married to Mrs. Jones. He has married
her; she is married to him I do wish
people were more careful about these lit
tie touches"
Madam" SAD the sad-eyed man. cir
cumstances make q difference. I didn't
marry my wife;5zslse married me-"
q see that the Chiropodists' Associa-
ton Will give dance on Christmas Eve. -
Gould you say that that was corn
ban2''
What was that explosion in your house
last night?" asked the inquisiti-e neigh
Dor
The practical politician considered a
moment
4 may as well tell you" said he. SET
eral Of the boys came around to discuss
ways to reduce the Treasury surplus, and
they got to talking and suppose it was
too much for the gas-meter, and it got
cross and went of. Did it disturb your
'N-no," said the inQuisitive neighbor.
and then she went home and wondered If
the story was true.
The impecunious seapegrace threw him
self at the feet of the heiress-
You can be the guiding star of my
life" he said BE mine. and l viii re-
form. swear that Will
The heiress locked at him thoughtfully-
7 guess you haYe made a mistake, ."
said she Papa might object TO my set
ting up for gold cure"
There seems to be one infaHible re-
cipe for beauty"
What's that?''
Get arrested IN New York According
to the papers every woman who is
some, and her pictures show it Either
they are making a business OF aTresting
pretty girls over there, OF the New York
cop has wonderful influence on a wom-
ans looks
They call the Countess of Limerick
the Shamrock Countess"
Well. there have been plenty of sham
rock counts over here hunting Ameri-
can heiresses, but we usually spot them
in time"
Before certain age the great prob
lem of mans life is how TO hide his
sandwich box in going to and from
work: after that age his great problem is
TO get the sandwiches to put in it.
Some OF the decorations OF wealth are
about as amusing. TO people who are not
used TO them, as a tin can decorating a
dogs tail.
I'm in a quandary.''
Well get out OF it quick before you 20
TO sleep there. What is it,
Why, here's an odd story that I heard
my father tell when I was a kid, in the
Tippecanoe campaign, and I am Won
dering whether to hitch it on to Chaun-
eey Depew, Tillnan. or Bailey Of Texas.
It's got TO be told about somebody"
kissing girl through her veil is some
thing like eating a fuzzy peach with the
skin 2n-sweet, but provoking.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
Tarred With the Same stick.
louisville COurier-JOurnal)


The legislation that is needed to sup
press anarchy must be directed at anar-
chists Irrespective of their origin It is
all bosh to say that the difficulty is to
know who is an anarchist. No law can
reach the man who believes in anarchy
yet is cOwardly enough to keep his be
lief TO himself, just as no law can reach
the man who would steal or murder, il
he had the courage But the man who
openly advocates the principles OF anar-
chy is as easily distinguishable as is the
pirate who hOists tie black flag, and he
should be treated as summarily as the
nitrate
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
BIunder From the beginning,
New Orleans states. }

The Boer war has sounded the poIitf-
cal death knel of more than one emf
nent British statesman, and the longer
II continues the more complicated and
aggravated the situation appears to be-
come. The Inauguration of this costly
and humiliating war was q bIunder of
the first magnitude, and almost every
step in its course has been marked by
bungling management, both on the part
Of the home Government and of its Of
ficers in the field
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
To Regulate Marriage.

The physicians OF Bohemia have
caused the Introduction in the Refchs-
rath OF 2 bill compelling candidates for
matrimony to procure a certificate of
physical and mental capacity. It is a
delicate and difficult subject, but the man
fold evils and miseries resulting from
reckless marriages and the burdens they
impose upon society have led many
thoughtful persons to advocate an at
tempt at remedial legislation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
suitin@ our own Pleasure.
(Eflaata Constitutional

The country has broken away from the
old strict-constEuetion IDEAS and the Cen
eraI Government is doing lot of things
that in times past were considered be-
yOnd its sphere. If we can buy real es-
tate as far away as the Philippines. whip
Spain and set Cuba free, do police duty
in South America and dig a canal across
an isthmus it is absurd to say we cannot
reclaim desert lands in the West
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
Chinese Not Manted.


There may be arguments made to show
the Inconsistency or the impolicy of the
Chinese Exclusion act, but that will not
affect the case. There is q very strong
popular sentiment agains the admission
of Chinese cheap Iabo-''-which is no
longer as cheap as at frst-and the Do
sition of Congress shown by the recent
canvass reflects that sentiment. The
Chinese will have to Stav out
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
4 Timely Admonition.
Riehmond Disnatch.

Don't forget the man behind the coun-
ter in these Christmas shopping times. or
the woman there, either Both are en-
titled to a reasonable shade Of considera-
ton, you know. So bear in mind that
they are particularly hard worked at this
season, and let each shopper do what he
or she can to make their labors as light
as possible.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
Needs az Forest CuIture
CNew York Times,

The movement already begun among
the owners OF the large Southern timber
tracts to organize their numbering opera
tons under the guidance and direction
of the Bureau of Forestry of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, is one which should
receive the fullest appreciation and en-
cOura cement
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

There Is a certain part of the Capt.
tOl where footballs are hushed and
legislators steal by with bated breath
They are afraid of disturbing the
tariff
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
No Prophecy.
st. Paul Dispatch

The Amerieanization Of the world is no
prophecy, It is writ large on every shin
that sails the sea, on all the steel high
ways that belt the globe it huns from
each telegraph pole and it is even fash
ing heflograph messages from the clouds
of heaven.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
To BE Borne with Resignation,

What with beef soaring skyward and
potatoes and apples already there, we
shall soon have to be content with such
things as turkey, pate de foie gras, and
Strawberries
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

When Mr.. Platt OF New York con-
sents TO be interviewed, he may give
words of an old-time Western judge,
that while ne is not entirely well, he
is better than when he was worse
than he now Is.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

The problem at present before Con-
gress is how TO fill a hurry-up order
for colonial policy, and have IL fit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

Somehow or other Mr. Tillman's
threatened resignation seems unreal
and visionary 1t is difficult to imag-
inc him resigned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
The Ohio Tdea.


Reformers may storm as they viii, but
there certainly is a look of dumpy shape
lessness about the unstayed feminine fig
ure that is not fascinating to the popular
eve.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

1t is surmised that when the ground
gets little hotter under the feet Of
Mr.. Devery, he may have nothing to
say 'touchin- on or appertainin' to"
1t, but he VIII hop Ike hen on d hot
griddIe-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

When a man thinks he Is it. subse-
quent developments sometimes prove
that it was something different
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

1t is now said that rocking chairs
should only be used in bedrooms; but
if they are taken off the hotel veran-
das some of the guests viii die of re
pressed nerXousness.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

Many men can be patriotic after
dinner who wouldn't know what the
word meant before breakfast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

Human nature is so much Of a
mUchness that most men find they
are not so much after all.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
Or Something Equally as Good
(Atlanta Constitution !

What Prince Henry needs is bia
brother-i T-iaw with a No. 10 boot and the
Harvard style of kick.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

1t is probable that if there were
some office at King Edwards corona
ton which required a gentleman to
stand on his head and balance a can
non-balI on the soles of his feet, there
would be persons of title all ready to
go into training for it.
Chicago, Illinois, wishes hereafter
to be known simply as Chicago, with
out the name OF the State tackled on
at all. Perhaps, with a little patience,
Chicago may come to include the
whole Middle West. and then all viii
be peace and happiness.
If the heroes who married the prin-
cesses in the fairy books had the kind
of cat-and-parrot time that German
princes have when they marry Dutch
queens, perhaps the story-teller was
wise in stating that they lived happy
a year and a day and cutting the tale
off there.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14
THE EVENING TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY.

a popular measure pint of beer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

One Of the best-natured men n the De-
partnent Of Justice is C o. L. Cooper,
who is famiIiarIy known as Colonel
from the fact that his first three initials
form this abbreviation- Mr.. Cooper is
one OF the examiners OF the department.
and for this work he Is ably fitted His
work requires great tact and ingenuity.
he has frequently TO argue with the
shrewdest lawyers IN the country There
is seldom time that he Is ever PFC
voked or even TUffied. He can stand 4
raking over the Goals by an angry caller
without fiDching and when IL IS over
smile at his visitor and wish lin a very
good morning
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

Colonel Noske is one Of the watchmen at
the Treasury Building, at the main en-
trance. He has held this position for
many years. and his courteous manners to
visitors and strangers who call either on
business or from curiosity has often been
commented upon. Colonel Noske knows
every nook and Granny in the big granite
pile and can tell at d moments notice
where this or that particular clerk may
be found He IS a walking encyclopedia
on matters pertaining TO the Grand army
and Union Veterans Union, OF which Or
CARNATIONS he is an enthusiastic mem
Der Colonel Noske thinks the old soldier
should be recognized whenever this is
feasible
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

7. Percy Guyton. member Of the Mis-
sissippi State Legislature, has resigned
his seat and has returned to this city to
finish d course in law.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14

One Of the hard working men Of the
Census OEee is Capt E s Reaves-
sistant to the appointment Clerk Of The
Census Office Mr. Reaves is young
maa Of excellent executive ability His
work at the Office has been quite fre-
qucnt1y compIimented by the Director Of
the Census Although he is one Of the
busiest men at the bureau he seldom has
so much 10 do that he cannot listen 10 a
joke or a bit OF humor. Not only is he
fond Of listening 10 a good story. but ne
is ably supplied with humor himself