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The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Ice From Public Waters.

The right TO take ice from public Wa
ters within the State being possession
of all the people thereof. holds the su-
profnc court of Wiscoasin. in the case of
Rcss-Miller VS.. Stale (sa y. W. Rep. SS9i,
q law which exacts from any individual
sum of money as a consideration for The
employment OF such waters, upon the
theory that the State is the owner of
the ice. violates the fourteenth ane;'d-
ment of the Federal Constitution, proi.'J-
itIng any invasion of the right TO liberty
and property without due process OF law.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Looking for Combinations.

Senator Aldrich. the uncrowned political
manager OF the Senate Republicans, has
returned to Washington and will confer
with his party colleagues as TO the leg
islative program in the Senate for the
remainder of the session. The Senator
looked about him closely on arriving TO
find the combination that is said to exist
having for its object the defeat of the
Philippines bill, the proposed Cuban tar
iff reduction bill. and any bill for the
construction of an isthmian canal, but,
it is said. he has not found it,
The only uncertainty as TO the legisla-
tive program grows out of the extension
of the debate upon the pending Philip
pines bill. The Democratic Senators are
not flibustering. but they are insisting
upon a full and free debate, and they are
so slow in the preparation OF speeches
that much valuable time is being wasted.
While the Senate Committee on Cuban
Relations is proceeding with the hearing
as to the ownership of the Cuban sugar
crop, informal conferences of the Repub
licap Senators are being held to bring
about harmony of action with regard TO
the bill that will be reported from the
committee and considered as soon as the
Philippine bill is out of the way.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Duty of Property Owners.

Where the abutting owner, or those
under him, find 1t necessary, in the i'm
provement of the abutting property, to
make excavations in or along city
street, the court of errors and appeals of
New Jersey in the case of Sutpben against
Hedden t5i All. Rep, 121) hold that it
becomes their duty to exercise reasonable
care to properly guard the excavation to
prevent acciden,: and in the erection of
a fence to guard such an excavation, the
owner is required TO make 1t sufficiently
secure to Withstand any wind that
reasonably prudent man ought TO have
Anticipated in building such a fence.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Physicians as Specialists.

A physician holding himself out as hav-
ing special knowledge and skill in the
treatment of particular diseases is held
by the appellate court of Indiana, in the
323l. 10 be bound TO bring to the discharge
of his duty 10 patient employing him
as such specialist not merely the average
degree of skill possessed by general prac-
titioners. but that special degree of skill
and knowledge possessed by physicians
who are specialists in the treatment OF
such diseases. in the light of the present
state of scientific knowledge.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Theatrical Contracts.

"A contract wherein a party is required
to furnish theatrical performances each
day of the week. including Sunday. is
held by the supreme court OF Nebraska,
in the case of Worth VS.. Calhoun tS9 y.
W. Rep, 1861, not 10 be invalid as in VIC
lation of a statute that persons found
sporting or ut common labor on Sunday
shall be nunishnd.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

Others who were in the vest brigade were
Representatives H. C. and William Alden
Smith of Michigan. Goldfogle. Hill. Heat
wolc, Bingham, the Father OF the
House" Conry, Gilbert of Kentucky,
Kluttz, and Warner.
There is every reason to believe the
white vest will be popular this summer
with the national lawmakers.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
widows, Rights in Bankruptcy.

On the death Of one against whom pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy have been insti-
tuted. Judge Boyd. Of the United States
district court of North Carolina, in re.
Scabolt, holds that the Federal court has
no mower TO administer the widows right
of allowance for a year, given under the
laws of the State. which provide that a
widow has the right to years support
from the stock, crops, and provisions on
hand; the matter being one exclusively
within the State jurisdiction.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Inspection of Cattle.

Though a person desiring TO bring cat
tie into the state has procured certii-
cate Of the agent of the National Bureau
of Animal Industry, the supreme court
of Colorado, in the case OF Reid VS.. Peo-
pie (6s Pac. Rep. 22sD. hold that he can
not bring the cattle into the State with
out procuring certificate from the State
inspectors, the Federal law not declaring
that the State might not exact such a
certificate from its own authorities.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Trading Between Banks.

bank receiving a draft from another
bank for collection, and crediting it
against such other bank without notice
OF its insolvency. is held by the court of
errors and appeals of New Jersey in the
case Of Nash against Second National
Bank t5l. Atl. Rep. 720 to be liable to
the owner of the draft for the proceeds
thereof.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Horse Racing on Roads.

A man was racing his horse along the
public road. and while SO racing ran
against a mule. which was being ridden
along the same road. and knocked the
mule down, killing the rider. He was
indicted and convicted of manslaughter.
on appeal the supreme court tAlabamal .
N the c-ase OF Thompson VS.. State (5i
So. Eep.. 725), affirmed the Judgment OF
fonyiction. "Horseracing along the pub
uc road" said the court. lis unlawful,
and. II the homicide was caused by such
unlawful act. II may have amounted to
manslaughter in the second degree, re-
Rardless of whether the running was fu-
fteus, reckless, and grossly negligent
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Genuineness of Signature.

In an action involving the genuineness
OF signature the supreme court OF New
Hampshire in the case OF University of
Illinois against spalding (5l, All. Rep,
730) hold that other signatures of the
same party on papers otherwise irrele-
want. not connected with the case. and
not admitted TO be genuine. are admis-
sible for the purpose OF comparison with
the signature in dispute after the genu-
ineness of the signatures sought to be so
introduced has been predetermined as a
matter OF law by the court.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
White Vests Predominant.

Quite n number of the members of the
House are new appearing in white vests,
and yesterday these white garments at
tractca much attention from the occu-
pants of the galleries. The white vest
worn by Representative Shattuc was a
perfect dream; so. too. was the one which
adorned Representative Lewis of Georgia.
MIR. Lewis is always natty. and he was
especially so yesterday.
Across the aisle. Representative Lloyd
of Missouri the ever watchful Democratic
whip, shown resplendent in an immaculate
white waistcoat OF the latest design.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Erection of Shanties.

The erection OF cheap shantics for living
purposes on city lots by squatters there
on is held by the supreme court of Wash
ington in the case OF Blake VS.. shriyer t6s
Pac. Rep. 1907 not 10 be Inconsistent with
any other claim than that of ownership Of
the lots as to give notice to the owner
that the squatters were claiming adverse
rights therein.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Contributory Negligence.

II IL appears that the trolley car motor
mai is not going to respect your rights TO
cross the street first, the supreme court
of New Jersey in the case OF Shwanewede
We. North Hudson, etc. Railway Company
t51 All. Rep. 6s6). holds that you must
wait. or you are guilty of -contributory
negligence; a person cannot take chances.
and hold himself free from contributory
negligence.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Corporate Authorities Responsible.

Corporate authorities are held by the
supreme court Of Michigan, in the case OF
:.
Breen VS.. Hyde $50 y. W. Rep, 1922, to
be individually liable for the cutting of
culverts and drains in the construction
o, a highway or turnpike, so as TO result
in an unusual and unnatural collection OF
water. which is discharged upon the land
of a private individual to his damage
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Alteration in a Mortgage.

The unauthorized insertion of the word
gold before the word dollars in
mortgage, after its execution and deliy-
ery IS held by the supreme court of Ne
braska. in the case Of Foxworthy VS.. Col
by .ss " ". Rep, soo), to be a material
alteration.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Senator Frye's Wit.

Senate. has pretty wit II is OF the
dry, Yankee variety.
The Democrats have held on persistentv
for several days with their so-called de-
bate on the Philippine government BILL
though not man has had a speech to
deliver. and it has been only by the
most strenuous patching out OF docu-
ments and amendments and resolutions
that the time has been occupied each
day for an hour or two.
Yesterday when the Senate came TO
halt after the Pritchard-Simmons dis
in as manv days. Mr.. Frye finally said,
quietly and with never a smile:
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
The Bankruptcy Act.

When deed is executed and delivered in
payment of a debt to his wife by one who.
eight months thereafter, filed a petition in
bankruptcy, the supreme court Of Illinois
in the case OF Dean VS.. Plans (63 y. Z.
Rep. 274) hold that the deed cannot be
set aside as a preference under the pro-
visions OF the bankruptcy act, though The
deed was never recorded.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Fencing in a Street.

A barbed wire stretched across the street
to prevent travel on a part OF the street
undergoing repairs is held by the court
of appeals of Kentucky, in the case Of
city of Glasgow w. Gillenwaters te7 s. w.
Rep, ssD. to be nuisance, and the city
IL liable for an injury TO onc who. in the
absence of any light or other warning, runs
against the wire in the nighttime.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Contract Declared Void.

A contract based on promise TO con-
cear crime which has been committed
Is held by the supreme court of Alabama,
q, .be case OF Foimsr VS.. oliver l31 So.
Ren 719D. to be void because opposed 10
nublic policy, and the fact that II contains
an additional consideration that is legal
makes no difference.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Seizure of Imitation Food.

The law authorizing the seizure of any
article or substance kept for sale in vio-
lation Of the statute. construed in con-
neciion with the section prohibiting the
sale or keeping for sale of renovated but
for without its being marked in certain
desiepated manner, is held by the su-
preme court of Washington. in the case
~ hathaway VS.. Mcdonald tsS Pac. Rep.
s76). to authorize the seizure OF process
butter.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Firm Liable for Members Acts.

A firm is liable for the acts G. one Of
its members, committed in the course oil
the partnership business, and whereof the
firm. has had the benefit, hold the supreme
court. of Louisiana, in the case OF the
Guarantee Trust, etc, Company VS.. E. c.
Brew & Go. (s1 So. Rep, 1863
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
The Law of Contempt.

An attorney VINO advises a course which
results in contemp. is himself guilty Of
contempt. holds the supreme court Of
Colorado, in the case of People VS.. Dis
trict Court (6s Pac. Rep, 232).
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Weakness of Mind.

Mere weakness of mind is held by the
court of criminal appeals Of Texas in the
case OF Nelson VS.. State t67 s. W. Rep,
S20). to be no defense TO crime, where the
accused does the act knowing the nature
and quality thereof.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Senator Cockrell Got Even.

Late Friday afternoon. while the Sem
ate was considering the sundry civil bill
with only a dozen Senators present.
viva yoce votewas taken On some amend
ment TO the bill recommended by the
Appropriations Committee.
When President pro ten. Frye put the
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Comprehensive.

irg notice is to be seen over little coun-
t'y store in Georgia:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
the office of the Philadelphia Age. a:

follows:
The next great occasion on which he
(Patrick Henry signalized himself was
that which may be considered the dawn
of the Revolution. In march, 1894. the
British Parliament had passed resolves
prepare tory 70 the levying revenue on
the colonies by Stamp Act. Ihe Vlr-
Slnia Assembly at their next session pre-
pared and sent to England very elabor-
ate representations addressed in separate
forms to the King, Lords and Commons.
against the right to impose such taxes.
The famous stamp Act was. however,
passed in January, 1865, and in the SEES
sion OF the Virginia Assembly OF May
following. Mr. Henry introduced the cele-
brated resolves Of that date. These were
drawn by George Johnston, lawyer OF
the Northern Neck, very able logical
and correct speaker. Mr.. Henry moved.
and Johnston seconded these resolvesi
successfully. They were opposed by KAN
dolph Blood, Pendleton, Nicholas. Wythe
and all the old members whose influence
in the House had, till then, been unbrol1-
en-. They did it not from any question of
our rights, but on the ground that the
same sentiments had been at their pre-
ceding session expressed in q more con-
ciliatory form. to which answers We're
not yet received. But torrents OF sub
lime eloquence, backed by the solid reas-
oning OF Johnston prevailed
1t may be interesting to know that in
the possession Of his descendants is
portrait of this hard-headed and Guilt
waited Scotchman who. without regard to
the authorship of the resolutions, de
serves to be remembered as a lawyer Of
distinction and a courageous and able
leader in the patriotic movement that
eliminated in the Revolution and the in
dependence of the colonies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
Judith S Garden.
fFor The Times.)


have finished with regret "Judiths
Garden a revelry in nature, by Mary
E. Stone. Bdssel-Lathrop fuohsiaihs
Company, Baston. Mass
The regret is that the distinct pleas
ure of the first reading Of an unusual
hook is over. Judith" reminds one Of
..F,Iizabeth." OF course, she is not quite
"Flizabeth," but still she is Judith, a
soulful nature-worshipper, clever, I'M
practical lovable and happy. She plans
and digs and plants and gathers SO nat
uTally that the scent of her posies comes
to u.s. We catch the fresh smell or the
soil. see the first green shoots and hehoid
the, glory of splendid blossom and are
eager to dig and plant and reap.
"Judiths Garden is pure and uplift-
Ing Throughout a summer spent in a
garden. beside a river. in search of a
lake. there run strong touches of hui
man nature, delicious bits of hunor and
a little satire.
Judith" is selfish; so was Elizabeth!
WIZ should this be necessary for the
growth Of flowers or the happiness OF a
husband?
Max, the husband. is a fine fellow, but
Pat the gardener is much more inter-
esting His stubby, soil-staned hands
ard lined face belong to a heart as true
as steel
Near to nature; near to God. Such
books as Judith's Garden tear us away
from the prey which mortals find in each
ether when life is conSested in cities
and force us to seek JOY amidst fields
and flowers, books and towering trees.
When we thus seek it, it surely comes
Judith offends us on page 10. She
says:
He reminded me of Captain Cutie. one
of Dickens characters
Oh, Judith! Who does not know Cap
tain Cutie?
bnoda. the cook is unusual. but a
ple:. sing. study in black.
Ne book of the spring season deserves
a larger audience: and. when Mrs. bas-
SOFT writes another. she has but to say,
another Of Judith's Garden.
To the Lathrop Publishing Company too
much Communication cannot be given for
the makeup of the book. The cover
renirds one of a. well-trimnled lawn
cheered by bright flower beds
The paper IS fine. the type delightful
and the Illustrations in color especially
fult of merit and very fascinating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
HISTORY OF STAMP
ACT RESOLUTIONS
They Were Drawn by Mr.. George
Johnston.
WAS A PROMINENT LAWYER
Resolutions and Memorandum Thereon
by Patrick Henry Reproduced-His-
toric Papers of Great Interest.
Johnston Penned Paper.

Long ago question was started as
to the PATERNITY OF the Stamp Act reso-
lutions passed by the Virginia House of
Burgesses in 1765. and which almost may
be said to have Initiated the Revolution
airy struggle.
Within the last few weeks a copy
of these resolutions, with a memoran-
dunn on the back. in the hand writing OF
State Library. An exact reproduction
Of the copy and of the memorandum
which is fast becoming illegible. is now
giyen,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
His New Brother.
(By Joe Lincoln)
From Cape Cod Ballads"

Saw I'VE got q little brother.
Never leased to have him, nuther,
But he's here:
They lust went ahead and bought him,
And. last week the doctor brought him,
Want that queer?
When I heard. the news from M 4dIi,;
Why, thought at first t was jolly.
Cause, you see,
1 s'posed l could go and get him
And then Mama, course, would let MN
Play with me.
But when had once looked at him ), =,
Just that mite!'
They said. Yes" and. Amt he cunnin?
And | thought they must be funnln :
Hes a sight!
He's so small. it's just amazin',
And you'd think that he was hiaz,n,
He's so red:
And his nose is like a berry.
And he's bald as Uncle Jerry
On his head.
Why, he is MT worth a. dollar!
All he does is cry and hoiler
More and more;
T do Mt see Why Pa do mt change him
At the store.
Now we've got to dress and feed him.
More n a frog;
VIVID they buy a baby brother.
When they know I'd good deal ruther
Have n. dog?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
| The Tommy Atkins Episode and 9th
er Stories. BY Kate Nelson Page.

The Tommy Atkins Episode AND oth-
er Stories. BY Kate Nelson Page.
Twenty illustrations. The Abbey
Press. New York. Cloth. 12mo 81.
This book contains three stores with
bits of truth intcrninglcd with flights Of
the imagination.
Tommy Atkins lived breathed. and had.
IS many of his name before and since,
various experiences.
The old sideboard has told the author
many a tale which she believes, and his
tory verities many of the ancient Mahog-
any Sideboard's statements Of old Colonial
New York.
The story, Donna Sancha's Ring, tells
of the wedding Of a beautiful girl to an
officer of the United States Navy, born
IN Span. and bearing one of the grandest
names in the history of Moorish Sprin. a
ring supposed to be a talisman is sent
to the bride by an aunt of the groom.
The ring is stolen at the reception and psy-
GEOMETRY is employed by the detective to
recover it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
VIC Brown on "Golf"-"The Tommy Atkins Episode and
Other Stores"-"A Singular Will'-"Craque o Doom
More July Magazines" His New Brother
BOOKS AND AUTHORS, COMMENT AND GOSSIP.
Another Anecdoe Sincerity Polite Voice. PpeV noble
Home Cracks at
Women The Best>Seling Books
"GoH"-"The Tommy Atkins Episode and
BOOKS AND AUTHORS, COMMENT 4

Gated. But through her education TAM
sens eyes arc opened to the world AROUND
her. and her benefactor soon IercelVes
that no loves n rare flower whose love
llness would attract others far moro man
w, from a physical point of view, thaIl
himself. In his despair he Knows not
what to do; yet because OF his oeep rove
he would give Hansen her choice OF low
ers regardless Of Whist he has done for
her; but Hansen does not want this. and
her conduct puzzles her benefactor great
IL. In tho end matters are Strengthened
out to the satisfaction OF all, and Tam
sen shows 'Craque O. Doom" that the
only place desired by her in this life is
at his side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
craquc o. Doom. BY Mary Hartwesl
Ca,hcwood. Street and Smith. pub

craoue O. Doom. BY Mary Hartwesl
Cathcwood. Street and Smith, pub
fishers, New York. $780,
We have had various pictures given 10
nv noyelists of life and times IN Ohio.
but none is more correct or convincing
than that presented by Mary aiartwell
Catherwood in her tale "Craque o
DOOM Just issued This gifted author
will be remembered by her notable novel
.I.nZarre," and her reputation gained
through it VIII be greatly enhanced by
the story before us.
The main thread Of this rather unusual
tale hinges upon the love or CEaque o,
DOOM" as he is called. for CIR! brought
up In the very depths OF poverty. "Craquo
O. Doom is something of dwarf. and
not considered good looking. But ms
heart is OF gold. and through his Kind
ness Hansen. the heroine. is raised to a
LIE Of ease. and is sent OF to be edu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
4 Renaissance of Lone.

Dear little maids OF Loves earliest davs.
Tho now you have grown and I've wan.
dered away:
The innocent sweetness and charm OF
the ways.
Can quicken my pulse and still stir ms
to-day.
o those bright golden hours when to-
gether we played.
Where the sprinstime with flowers was
so gayiy arrayed.
When the birds joyous song was IN
sweet harmony.
AS he iloated along over meadow and
lea;
With The happy young lives It was ourat
TO enjoy
Hand in haad. loving. hoping: girl and
boy.
Henry Scott Townsend i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-06
AT SUNWICF1 PORT
IS A MOST AMUSING YARN

Interesting question, and clever discus
sion Of why marriages fail. presented by
Ranord Pyke in his article, Inc Wo-
mans Side" is certain to receive me
very wide consideration which mas oeeh
given to that authors previous articles on
the discussion of woman versus man.
The July COSMOPOLITAN seems to De
almost equally divided in interest between
men and women. can Experiment IN
Domestic Finance Is another entirely
zovel article, which will appeal to Wo-
men, while some twenty pages devoted
to the Captains Of Industry" will re-
cei"o the consideration Of men in all
classes Of business. The Cosmopolitan
has undertaken to present a series OF
brief sketches Of the men who arc lead
ers in finance. manufactures and COM
merce. not prepared in an off-hand way,
but by writer's Of the greatest ability.
who have an exact knowledge of their
subjects. Tho series thus far produced
HIS attracted the widest attention. The
industrial changes which have OF late
been occurring with such rapidity have the
widest possible interest fer oil classes.
The knowledge of these men, their der-
walton, leading chara cteristicS and weak
nesses throws much light upon the news
Of the day in which their names con-
stantly recur.
The July CRIIER1oIS Is largely Oe'olet
to midsummer fiction that contains an
urLsually large number Of complete short
stories by we'll known. delightful Wr1t'
ers The magazine is handsomely Illus
trated and with an attractive cover, III
colors, presents a charming appearance.
in addition to the many excellent fiction
features Of the July issue, the Criterion
conteins some excellent special articles.
prominent among them being 'Recollcc-
lions CT Abraham Lincoln" by General
James Grant Wilson, the seventh paper
in tho series. "Recollections Of Distln-
s,,ished Americans"
The VIRGINIA Law REGIS
TER for June contains several
contributions of value, such
as Forgery and Uttering Forged
Instruments Necessity Of Process on
Petitions in Chancery." and recent Vir-
GINA decisions. reported in full, In the
cases styled Newport News, ETC., Ry.
Co. V. Bradford, Perry, etc. Lumber
Co. V. Reynolds, Rowland Lumber Co.
V. Ross. National Fire ms. Co. V. Cat
lin, and the usual editorial remarks,
notes on cases, miscellany and CORE
spondence.
LIPPINCOTT"s for July is IA summer
feast of felton, containing the COM
p]ete novelette, ION the Road to Ar
cady." by Mabel Nelson Thurston, and
six short stories by Beulah Marie Dix,
Francis Willing Wharton, Matt Grim,
Caroline Ticknor Ella Middleton Ty-
bout and Amulet Andrews.