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The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Foresight of the FOrcfathers.

As America develops along the
broader lines we begin to more thor
oughIy appreciate the foresight of
the forefathers. We begin to compre-
hend the truth that our greater men
of the eighteenth century had mar
velous perspective. And there is no
better demonstration of the fact than
The plan for the embellished Wash
ington.
In its interesting and intelligent re-
port the Parking Commission says,
among other things:
The very fact that Washington and Jefferson,
LEnfant and Ellicott and their immediate sue
cessors drew inspiration from the worlds great
est works of landscape architecture and OF civil
adornment made i imperative TO go back 10 the
source, of their knowledge and taste in order 10
restore unity and harmony 10 their creations and
to guide future development along appropriate
lines Indeed. the more the commission studied
the first plans Of the Federal City, the more
they became convinced that the greatest service
they could perform would be done by carrying
TO a legitimate conclusion the comprehensive, in
tellgent. and yet simple and straightforward
schene devised by LEnfant under the direction
OF Washington and Jefferson
In the Declaration. the Constitu-
ton, and in their public utterances,
the great men of early America
showed that they were prophetic,
that in their God-given task of build
ing a nation that should elevate the
man instead of the monarch they
were almost inspired.
With the colonial horizon, Washing
ton and his contemporaries were not
bound down TO narrowness; their
view reached out into the centuries.
The fact that the genius of today can
find nothing better in building the
Capital than their plan,. simply modi-
fying ii in inferior details to meet the
demands of conditions that could not
have been foreseen, is the highest
tribute to the splendid minds of the
American pioneers.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
CATHOLIC COURSE OF SERMONS.
Resumption OF Addresses by stu
dents in Theology.

The course of sermons in Divinity
Chapel of the Catholic University, by the
students in theology, which was opened
before the Christmas holidays, will be
resumed today and will continue up to
May /.
AT the last meeting of the board Of
trustees, among other means devised for
the furtherance of the work of the Uni
versity was the selection of the Rev. DR..
Joseph H. Mcmahon, of New York, to
devote himself to the mission of raising
funds for the University equipment and
endowment.
DR.. Mcmahon is very widely and favor
ably known as a man of scholarly at
tainments and great organizing powers.
He has been mainly instrumental in
creating the New York Cathedral Lib
rary, which is unique in this country, and
has done much for the spread of Catholic
knowledge and literature. His purpose.
according to the intention of the trustees,
is to provide for the deficiency in vari-
Gus schools of the University in teach
ers and equipment. and thus enable its
different faculties to enlarge their
spheres of work and compete with the
best schools.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
General Mctcalf u Born Soldier.

With his ruddy face, keen grey eye, and
physique that an athlete might envy.
Gen. Wilder S. Metcalf. the noted Kan
sas soldier, who stood in the lobby of the
New willard last evening, is a gentle
man of attractive personality. He sue
ceeded General Funston as colonel of the
famous Twentieth Kansas upon the pro-
motion of the former, and was breyetted
brigadier general.
General Metcalf is a native of Maine.
but the major part of his existence was
passed in Ohio having migrated from
that state to Kansas some fifteen years
ago. Since boyhoOd he has had pen
chant for military affairs. and can be
classed in the list of born soldiers. He
was delegate at large TO the national
Republican conye ntion which renominated
President Mckinley, The personal re
gard entertained for him by the President
had something to do with the recent ap-
pointment OF General Metcalf to the i'm
portant office of United States pension
agent at Topeka but the latter was
strongly endorsed for the place by the
leading men of his party in the State, in
cluding Senator Burton ara Hon. d. w.
Mulyane. ...
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Pensions for Teachers.

II has been suggested to the local
educational authorities that teachers
who have worn themselves out in the
arduous service of public instruction
should be pensioned.
AS the pension proposition is un-
derstood, il will be in no way a pub
lie gratuity 1t is. however, PROPOSE
ton that. from the peculiar govern
mental conditions in the city of
Washington, requires Congressional
sanction.
Ii is presumed that the teachers
will follow the usual system in this
matter. which is the assessment of
their salaries for the establishment
of fund. In this way no expense
falls upon the community, outside of
TIE immediate community of the ped
sgogues. where the contribution OF
from one to one and one-half per cent
would be made compulsory in the
event of the creation of the system.
While there appears To be consid-
cradle sentiment for the pension
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
The Passing of Poor Lo.

With unpainted face, shorn locks,
snake festivities, or terpsichorcap
revels with the ghost, the red man
will be deprived of all that-to him
made life worth living. Yet n ukase
has gone forth from the Indian Com
missioner that poor Lo is to abandon
all his time-honored fads, practices,
anG religion. He must be more sar-
torial and less picturesque. He must
not adorn his countenance like the
mosaic of a nightmare or cut Capers
in the Pickering blaze of the camp
fire.
There are said to be good sanitary
reasons for the order to the copper
colored American. But, never having
been particularly impressed with the
science of sanitation. the red man VIII
doubtless ignore the argument that
the regulations are necessary to his
health and his higher civilization.
There are less than three hundred
thousand Indians in the United
States. and of these nearly half have
adopted the garb of the white man.
with a few variations. As race, the
aborigines have practically passed
away. The elements that accept the
Inevitable in the way of education Will
be absorbed. The remainder will 60
TO the happy hunting ground sulien.
proud. and more or less defiant.
It is not unnatural that the Indian
should treasure his distinctive form
of dress. his tribal customs, his sys-
TEN of facial and bodily ornamental
ton, If we had been Indians we
would have resisted that civilization
which sought TO make us over in the
image of the paleface. We might
have even used the tomahawk and the
scalping knife in lieu of the Mauser
and the Remington.
1t does seem that the handful of In
dams which has survived the cam
paign,of the Caucasian should be al
lowed TO smoke its pipes. wear its
feathers, and paint its faces without
interference. In doing this, they
scarcely interfere with the dominant
race.
The red man is almost pathetic
figure as he stands silhouetted in the
grim dawn-light of the twentieth cen
turv. a creature inhabiting few
acres of his old domain on sufferance
and knowing thai he will pass away
with the mists of the morning.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
SENIOR QUESADA HERE.
Cuban VIII Urge Congress to Grant
Tariff Concessions.

senor Quesada has arrived in the city
from Havana, and will remain here for
some time, urging legislation in behalf
of Cuba, and along the line of tariff con-
cessions on sugar. tobacco, and other Of
the islands products.
Yesterday afternoon he called on Sec
retaries Hay and Root to enquire into the
situation. The senor is well known here
having been at the head of the Cuban
iunta in Washington. preceding the out
break of the war with Spain. Speaking
CT the condition of Cuba, he said:
Unless our sugar and tobacco are ad-
mitted to this country under low tariff
the suffering in the island will be in
calculable. Those two products comprise
nearly the whole of or exports, and
with Spain gone as market, and compe-
tition fierce in other countries where
these things are raised, we must sell in
America If anywhere
Mr.. Quesada was greatly elated over
the election of Senor Palma to be Presi-
dent of Cuba. He has for a long time
been "a ardent Palma partisan, and
thoroughly believes that Palma best rep
resents the Cuban people. and that under
his rule prosperity is more nearly GER
tain.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Mr.. CHAMBERLAIN S SPE ECH.
English Government Sees No Neces
sity for Modifying Words.

LONDON, Jan. lin the House OF
Commons today Secretary of War Brod-
rick said he did not propose to publish
the heliograms that passed between Gen.
Sir Redvers Butler and Gen. Sir George
White, the commander Of the Ladysmith
garrison. in regard to the surrender of
that place to the Beers.
In answer TO numerous questions about
Colonial Secretary Cbamberlain's refer
ences to the conduct of the German army
in the Franco Prussian war; Right Hon.
A. ]. Balfour, first Lord of the Treasury
and Government leader in the House ot
Commons, said that in an unofficial con-
versation between the Marquis of Lans-
downe. Secretary of State for Foreign AZ
fairs, and Count Wolff Metternich Eur
Gracht the German Ambassador to Great
Britain, the former pointed out that no
charges of inhumanity against the Ger
man troops had been made by Mr.. Cham
berlain in his speech at Edinburgh.
Mr.. Balfour added that nothing, In the
opinion of the Government. was required
to be said, either qualifying or withdraw
ing the speech of the Colonial Secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
FAIR PLAY FOR THE CAPITAL.


In the resolution of the East Washington Citizens Asso
ciaon addressed the Commissioners District and
asserting that the apporOnmen of municipal expenses in
equitable there is much good The East Washing
tonans point out that
Washington established by the Government a Ma
onal Capital for the special needs of the Government.
Congress authorized exercise jurisdiction
the District.
Congress has assumed entire control of local affairs.
Congress determines what the citizens shall and
the purposes for which revenues shall be expended.
The Government than half of the property
in the District.
The Government does not pay taxes this property.
Prior 1876 the Government paid part the District
expenses.
Other in the preamble show that the Govern
lions share of local benefits, that the
District carries the larger part of the burden
National Legislators, in considering the needs of the
Capital should exercise their equitable side and make good
the inequalities that exist through which hardshps
imposed upon the people of the Capital Congress is
reasonable body and all that WashingtOnians is friend
ly consideration and fair play.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
WILLS ADMITTED TO PROBATE
WiIford +. Robbins Bequenths Prop
erty to His Widow.

The will of Wilford Frederick Robbins.
dated August 4, 1900, leaves all his real
estate to his widow. Carrie NJ Robbins
for life. Upon her death, the estate is
to be divided as follows:
To his adopted son. his equity in prem
ises in Frankford Street, Brookland, d.
c., to Mrs. Annie NJ Robbins, of st. Louis
lots 1 and ., in block L. Falls Church. Va.
10 his nephew, Willie Robbins, 100 shares
of Good Hope Silver Mine stock.
The proceeds of $1,000 life insurance
the testator disposes of as follows: 81 900
to his widow, $500 to his adopted son, and
$500 to Mrs Roberta l.. Tinsier. The re-
mainder is to be invested, and the inter
est TO be paid TO his wife.
The will of Charles f. Stueven. dated
November 20, last, has been filed for pro-
bate. The testator was a watchman, at
the office of the Superintendent of Docu-
ments of the Government Printing Office,
and died Dece'nber l. 1901. The testator
directs that his insurance. $1,000, in the
O. U. W. OF Winfield, Kan, be di-
vided as follows: To his wife. Carrie
Stueven, one fifth, and the remainder, in
equal parts among his four children. He
bequeathed his watch. and chain to his
stepson, George Click, ir.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY

proposition. there will undoubtedly
men who already have obligations in
! the form of life and endowment in
suraucc. or the men and women who
do not intend Ia teach all their lives
in the District of Columbia.
The teachers already have a private
| organization for the purpose of con
fcrring small death benefits. and the
retirement on annuity of their MEM
bers who have spent thirty-tive years
in the arduous work of public instruc-
ton. but this is purely voluntary, and
would doubtless continue if the pen
sion proposal were carried out.
In view of the character of the SER
vices of the teacher. il would appear
to be an excellent plan for the public
to take an interest in this matter to
the extent of furnishing a small nu-
cleus for the foundation of pension
system, preferably by benefit, for
legislation in this direction might es-
tdbllS l''NN'N''-
There is practicability in this step
in aid of fhe pension proposition as
well as sentimentality. The cynic
will. of course, cry: Pension every
body That is sophism. There is
fine line of discrimination in this mat
ter that is comprehensive to the eth
zeal mind and incomprehensible to the
sticliler.
To the public school teacher every
community owes certain debt of
gratitude as well as a salary. The re-
sponsibility of training hundreds of
children is tremendous; il is closely
connected with the welfare of the
state. Without military trappings or
martial music, it is the battle against
the common foe of the social organi
zation-ignorance. y reward of merit
for teacher who has reached a GER
tain age limit would be an encourage
ment for others to keep the personnel
of the teaching body up to the high
est possible standard.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
MANY PARDONS DENIED.
President Acts Favorably on Plea
for Delaware Bank Teller.

President Acts Favorably on Plea
for Delaware Bank Teller.
The President yesterday granted one
pardon. denied twenty -one. and commuted
one sentence.
William n. Boggs, who was teller Of
the First National Bank Of Delaware,
pleaded guilty on April 81. 1898. to the
charge OF embezzlement of funds of the
bank, and on May 10, 1899. was sentenced
to Imprisonment for five years in the New
Jersey State prison. His full term of
Imprisonment, with allowances for good
conduct. would expire May Is, 1903 He
was kept in Jail for more than a year, be-
tween the date of his plea of guilty and
the date of his sentence. in order that
his testimony might be used against his
defendants.
The Attorney General recommended
that his sentence be so commuted as to
give him credit for the time spent in Jail
between his plea of guilty and sentence.
The President has approved this recon-
mendation and commuted his sentence to
expire April %, 1902.
Eugene Wade. who was convicted in
Indian Territory of Illicit living, and in
1895 sentenced to five years at Fort Leav-
enworth, was pardoned on the recommen-
datiOns of the District Attorney and the
trial Judge.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Weight of Bocrs and Gold.

An ingenious arirhmetician. writing in
the Speaker" makes the following cal
culation in comparing tho weight in flesh
Of the Beers and the cost in gold Of the
war. Assuming that the Boer army
proper contained originally about 22,s70
men, averaging in weight l5i pounds. and
accepting the esti nate of Mr. Lloyd
George, the pro-Boer member OF Parlia-
ment, that the war Will eventually cost
England some C 200. GOO. 600 he makes the
discovery that the whole of the original
Transvaal army might have been weighed
out in the scales and barely equaled the
weight in gold which viii be required
before they are all led into death or cap
tiyity.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Richard OIncy a 1904 POshIbiIity.

at may be a triie premature TO discuss
the question OF candidates for 1864, but in
my opinion the best and wisest choice the
Democrats could make would be to name
Richard Olney as their leader" said Mr..
H. J. Jaquith, well-known Boston, law
yer. and vice chairman of the State Demo
cratic committee, at the Shoreham.
Mr.. Oiney would be as acceptable in
New York as any of her own sons, and
there would be no wranSling between the
city and country Democrats, such as
would follow the nomination OF New
Yorker | take it for granted that the
East Will furnish the candidate. MIR. Bry-
an cannot hope Tor third trial, and free
silver can scarcely ever again be ma
tonal issue. Richard Olney is able, in
corruptible, and his loyalty TO the party
in 1900 restored to him the friendly re-
gard OF all Democrats. He can lead his
party 10 victory"
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
EASTERN STAR ENTERTAINS.
Reception at Scottish Rite Hall to
Officers of the Order.

The Eastern Star was in the ascendant
last evening at the Scottish Rite Hall,
1907 Street northwest. The evenins-uas
one of fraternal and social enjoyment.
The occasion was In honor OF Hon. L.
Cabell Williamson. most worthy general
grand patron of the Order of the Eastern
Star, and to Mrs. Williamson. who is the
most worthy grand matron of the order
In the District OF Columbia.
The Scottish Rite Hall was brilliantly
ornamented, and the several divisions
we're decorated with ferns. Fine orches-
trail music was furnished. Mrs. VI. Alice
Coleman was chairman of the reception
committee. and Mrs. Kate NcConSrey Vas
al the head uf the refreshment committee
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
NOT. YET TRANSFERRED.
Senior Infante's Reported Promotion
Lacks Confirmation.

At the Chilean Legation yesterday the
report that the charge d'affaires, Senior
Don Eliodoro Infante, was to be trans
ferred to the legation at Buenos Ayres,
was discredited. In the absence of Senor
Infante. his secretary declared that as yet
no word of the supposed transfer had been
received here.
1t was reported yesterday that Senior
Infante will leave Washington to be ap-
pointed secretary of the Buenos Ayres le-
cation. to replace Senior Maitas Errazu-
riez. 1t was also reported that the secre-
tary of the Chilean Legation to Ecuador
would succeed the charge daffaires in this
city.
Until definite information is received to
the contrary, of course. Senior Don Elio-
doro Infante will remain in Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
EXPLAINS INDIAN EDICT.
Commissioner Jones Denies
suance of Anti-Paint Order.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones
said yesterday that the Indian Bureau
had not specifically ordered the Indians
at the several agencies to cease the prac-
tice of painting their faces and to cut
their hair but that instructions had been
sent to the Indian agents that they use
all their powers and influence to accom-
plish this result.
Treaty obligations with many of the
tribes makes 1t impossible for the Indian
Bureau to withhold rations on any pre-
tence. and only moral suasion can. in
treaty cases, accomplish the desired re-
suit.
Rations can be withheld for just cause
from Indians not in treaty with the United
States Government, and this may be done
in some cases ii found necessary.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Those Americans who are so fond
of boasting that the United States is
world power should transfer some
of their enthusiasm to paper and send
it to Congressman in behalf of the
new Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Cotton Growing in Hungary

Hungary hopes to be able TO raise cot
ton, although the warm season is only five
months long and the plant requires seven
months TO ripen. The difficulty is TO be
overcome by special preparation of the
seed and by adding cer,ain ingredients to
the soil.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
CupitaI and Labor.

LAS society is at present constituted 1t
is imperative that the workinsmen of the
land be thoroughly organized" said Judge
Jarrett T. Richards. of Santa Barbara
one OF the foremost lawyers of the Pa
cific Slope, at the Normandie last night.
Il may be deemed a bit radical in my
views, but / maintain that the men who
create the wealth of nation by their toll
can only hold their own against the ag-
gressions of the capitalistic class by
utilizing the same methods that the cap
italists employ. The greatest menace of
this age is the massed wealth of class
that is not actuated by philanthropic mo-
tives When all the individuality is ironed
out of people and they are tiattened
into an aggregation of serfs. through the
operations of trusts and combines, the pre-
lude to national decay and ultimate ruin
has been sounded"
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

In political circles there is a sus-
picion that David b. Hill who has
been missing for some time, is doing
some underground work that Will
surprise those who have vainly
watched for him TO emerge.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Shakespeare said that there is a tide
in the affairs of men which. taken at
the flood. leads on to fortune. 1t is
TO be hoped that Washingtonians will
not Withdraw for fear of getting their
feet wet
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
COLLECTOR OF GEORGETOWN.
MIR. Daniel johnson Announces His
Candidacy for ts,c Position.

Mr.. Daniel Johnson has announced his
candidacy for the collectorship of the
port of Georgetown. He is a lifelong
resident, a veteran Of the civil war, and
at present holds the position of chief en-
gineer at the State. War and Navy De-
partment Building, Immediately under
Capt. G. W. Baird.
Mr. johnson is strongly endorsed for
the position. He and Mr.. R. A. Casilear.
both of Georgetown. are the only candi-
dates who have announced themselves
as yet. but before the term of the incum-
nent. Mr.. William B. Todd. expires -
May it is expected that the office viii; be
sought by many.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

The Hon Mr. Lo will proba bly, rise
to remark that the painting of his
ilege, and that as long as he pays for
the material he is entitled to decorate
himself according to his own ideas of
art.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Rajnho,vs in Siberia.

In the coolest parts OF Siberia a rain
bow may sometimes be seen all day long
In a cloudless sky. 1t is supposed TO be
due to the reflection OF the sun on fine
particles of snow in the air.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
Ermin. for the Coronation.

1t is calculated that about 1OS, 600 skins
OF the ermine Will be used to make the
peers and peeresses robes for the coro-
nation, and that as the price of this fur
has increased in view OF the demand,
about e27,O0O worth will be needed for
the ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Mrs. Carrie Nation has discovered
that the kind of fame George Wash
ington won with his hatchet is not to
he achieved by all who employ the
same weapon for the purpose of gath
eI'ing laurels. ....
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Notwithstanding the recent opinion
to the contrary, it looks as though
Congressman would earn their sal
aries this year.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18
A BOOM IN GRINDsToNEs.
Exports of American Makes Now
Surpass Imports.

According to reports made TO the Geo.
logical Survey. the increase in the pros
perity of the United States has extended
even to grindstones. OF these there were
produced in 1900 S710.O26 worth, an in
crease of S34,4iO over 1899. and s1o.600
over 1s2. the year of the largest previous
production.
Similar increases are noted in oil stones
and mill stones. The exports OF grind
stones ere now greater than the imports.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Mr.. Jones will probably discover
that the noble red man has concealed
a can of-war paint in a convenient
place, and is ready to smear his coun-
tenance forthMifh
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

With De Wet. Rosebery, and Kip
ling in the field. John Bull is wonder
ing as TO the direction and force of
the next brick
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

The handmaiden of protection is
still making the rounds of the en-
ployment agencies.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

The eloquent Nebraskan's editorial
tripod seems TO resemble a political
stump.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

Now that Parliament is open, it is
believed that the show will be well
worth the price of the cablegrams.
The Washington times., 1902-01-18

That chip on the Teutonic shoulder
has already reached the dimensions of
a toothpick.