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Offset to Expense.

1t has added considerably to the expen-
ditures of the Department, but in the
judgment Of the Postmaster General the
expense has been fully justified by the
results. He says that as offsets there
have been savings by the discontinuance of
star routes and small postoffices, amount
ing to about one-sixth of the total ap-
preparation for the service, and that the
receipts in the free delivery Offices in
creased last year IL per cent, against il
creases in the nOn-delivery offices aver
aging from 21-5 to 31a per cent; from
which he concludes that there is no in
crease of expense that should deter Con-
gress from making the service perma-
nent.
In this view there is little room for
doubt that Congress fully concurs, and
that the necessary appropriations will be
made. Almost everywhere the people ia
vor the system and desire it's extension,
and nothing is more natural than that
Senators and Representatives should de-
sire 10 carry out the wishes OF their con-
stituencies in such a matter. Many of
them argue that the question of expense
should scarcely be considered at all, as
the Postoftice Department was not organ
lied as & money-making concern. but as a
convenience and advantage to the people,
who are indirectly benefited many times
the cost of maintaining it.
All of this apart. however. as they act
simply in a representative capacity, very
few of them feel like opposing the wishes
of their constituents in matter which
involves no higher principle than the ex-
penditure of money. Hence it looks very
much as il the system of rural free de
livery had come TO stay. and that it will
be rapidly extended until the whole OF
the eligible territory is covered.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

While the return OF Congress will
not be regarded as a signal for slay-
ing the fatted calf, the National Leg
islatIirc is nevertheless welcome. Be
sides, Washingtonians have some
thing Interesting to say about local
improvements.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mrs. II. L. Roosevelt the President s
cousin. entertained at dinner last evening
at the Hotel Richmond prior to the
dance at the White House. Covers were
laid for twelve in the private dining room,
the decorations being palms and ferns,
and the favors cut flowers.
Those present were: Mr.. Roosevelt
Scovel, Miss Roosevelt Scovel, Mr.. Walcott
Tuckerman, Mr. Walter Tuckerman, Mr..
Ward DR.. and Mrs. Compton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moss, and Miss Dorothy Roosevelt,
the hostess daughter.
Senator and the Misses kean gave
large dinner for young people last night,
the guests going afterward to the White
House dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. FfOulke enter
tanned at dinner for young people last
night in compliment TO Miss Elizabeth
Davis, OF New York, who is the house
guest of Miss Ffoulke. Gathered about
the beautifully artistic table, which was
decorated with pink blossoms and rose
shaded lights, were. in addition TO the
hostess her daughter, and house guest,
Miss Louise Foraker. Miss Glover, Miss
Bessie Ashton. Miss Root, Miss Barney,
MIR. and Mrs Walter Andrews. Mr. Hum
phreys owen. of the British Embassy;
Commander Culver. Captain Gilmore,
Lieutenant Poor, Mr. Ernest Howe, Mr..
McClung. and Mr. Horace Ffoulke.
After the dinner the party attended the
ball a. the White House.
The Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock entertained at a dinner for
Young people last night
Mrs. Richard Townsend entertained at
tea Yesterday afternoon to Introduce her
niece. Miss Strong. The hostess present
ed the debutante, who wore girlishly
dainty gown CT wkite crepe de chine Miss
Daisy Letter and Miss Patten poured tea.
Mr. Townsend will give a dinner dance
for Miss Strong on January 10.
The Russian Ambassador entertained at
dinner last night in compliment TO Col
.on.l Schebcko. The additional guests We're
tho French Ambassador, NJ. CambOn; the
First Secretary OF the french Embassy
and Nine. de Margerie; Captain snd Nine.
vipnsl Baron and Baroness Fersen, the
Persian Minister, ten. isaac hhah' MI
and Mrs Markovski, Madame de Meisner,
The Countess Cassini, Mile. Smirnoff, and
me Young men OF the Embassy stan.
Afteryard . few friends were invited in
d, Gao tho Christmas tree decorated ac-
,ording 10 Russian custom and taste.
Mr.. Wauters. counselor of the Belgian
T Grafton gave "A dinner Thursday night
Co.. his chief Baron Moncheur who left
Yesterday for Mexico. Other guests were
The Third Secretary of the British En-
bassy and Mrs. Dayreli Crackantnorpe,
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Mr. Thomas T. Wright of Nashville
who is spending the winter in Washington
had this to say in a conversation yes
terday afternoon regarding the Panama
Canal:
Il think il wOmld he unwise for the
United States to purchase the rights to
the Panama Canal. as it would create an
unfavorable impression in the minds of
the French peasantry, at least Of Amer
ica's distinction between honor and bust
ness.
1t will be remembered that when De
Lesseps finished the Suez Canal he con
ceiScd ihe plan of building one through
the Isihmus Of Panama and a company
was incorporated with millions of dol
lars back of il to commence opera ions
Everyone knows OF the scandal that fol-
lowed the misappropriatiOn of the funds.
and the consequent failure of the com
psny. Tie French peasantry were the
principal stockholders in this company
ana they could hardly be expected TO look
with favor upon a transfer of the com
pany's rights TO the United States even
though they wer" compensated for il al
the rate of forty millions OF dollars. They
would consider il = Yankee trick and
the traditional friendship that has ex-
isted between America and France since
the time OF Lafayette might be endan-
gered."
The Washington times., 1902-01-04
81. Louis Sa,nr.s.

ST. Louis Star 49, The Government has
been advised that some Indians in the
Northwest have been guilty of violating
the game laws. That's nothing. ST Louis
has tribe OF Indians who violate the
election laws al every opportunity.
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THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY

life was that in which he planned to
get money without earning it. Mr..
Greeley was wrong. 1t is the hour
when he finds that his plan has slump
ed through.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04
producr. Bnd Effects.

PittsDurg Dispatch Having got . feed
of Buffalo meat for = change. the Pawnee
Indians are talking of going on the war
path Buffalo meat appears to produce
even worse effects than turkey and mince
pie.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

widower ninety-four years old
says that he is hunting his fourteenth
wife and is bothered dreadfully by
applicants whom he does not want.
This statement will be taken by the
canny aS good evidence Of senilc CON
ceit.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Those who do not credit the report
that Washington is bound to go for
ward should look out for the cars.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Kitcheners peace arrangements in
South Africa seem 10 be stalled on a
kopie.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

The tronblc with the egotist is that
he persists in looking AT the world
through the wrong end Of the 'pera
glass.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

There is a growing impression that
when Russia went into Manchlrria
through China's open door she in
tended 10 remain.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04
Rural Free Delivery.

A matter in which the most Of the Sem
ators and Representatives feel great
deal of interest Is that of the rural free
delivery of mails. 1t is also of vast and
growing Importance to the country by
reason of both its burdens and its bene-
fits. The growth of the system has been
little short Of marvellous. even in this
country of marvels, in the way Of de-
ye1opment. At the beginning Of the fiscal
year 1899 there were fewer than 200 rural
routes in operation; there are now 5000,
with as many more applications pending,
and it is estimated by the Postmaster
General that by the close of the present
fiscal year there will be 100000 people
receiving their mails in this way.
All of this has been done under rules
established by the Postmaster General,
Congress having made no regulations or
done anything else in the premises ex-
cept to make an appropriation of money
to be used for rural free delivery.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Experts are still undecided on the
question whether Potomac water is 4
beverage or a substance.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04
Two Terrible Fighting Mnchinc>

Chicago News With battleshib
Missouri at sea and mule
on land what nation ainsr
us in z fight?
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Quaint Old Fairfax.

My old country home teens with his
toric associations said Mr.. Charles L.
Campbell Of Fairfax County. Va, at the
Arlington. 1T is part of the estate graz
ed 10 Lord Fairfax in the old Colonial
days, and several of the houses built in
his time are still standing and in a fair
state OF preservation.
But Fairfax Court House is the spot
to delight the heart OF an antiquarian.
Among the ancient records is The origi-
nal will of George Washington, just as il
was penned by the Father OF his Country.
1t is a long and most interesting dOcu-
ment, and is preserved in glass case.
General Washington was not perfect in
spelling and his viii contains two mis-
spelled words. Other records show where
payments were made in tobacco instead OF
coin, and there is an entry OF fine OF so
many pounds Of tobacco against a citizen
who failed to attend church.
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Public Lands in Porto Rico.
One of the perplexing questions eX-
pected soon to come before the House
Committee on Insular Affairs is that of
the public lands in Porto Rico. When 1t
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Horace Greeley used to say that
The darkest hour in young mans
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in a prosecution for murder the plea of
the defendant that ne was from Missouri
did not avail him before the Supreme
Court of Montana tState VS.. Whitworth,
66 Pac., 7iS). The defendant contended
that the deceased was the assailant and
il support thereof proved that he, the
defendant, was from Missouri, and that
the deceased had made a general threat
to kill any Mssourian who tried TO move
hay on a certain ranch. But the court
held that this defence was in conflict
with indisputable evidence that the de-
ceased was engaged in a difficulty with
a friend of the defendant when the lat
ter interfered.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

necessary result OF the sale OF liquor. But
the court tSupreme Court of Massachu-
settsl held that there was undue re
striction of the words OF the statute, ana
that the facts in the cause the in
toxication was the proximate cause OF
the injury, so as to make the barkeepeI
liable under the statute. lMcNary VS.
Blackburn, 81 n. f. Rep. Ss5)
In Louisiana a man bit another's ear
practically off and called him a most op-
probrious epithet, because the injured
party failed to return the assailant's salu-
tation. In an action for damages for the
injuries the Jury returned verdict
against the plaintiff. but on appeal the
Supreme Court reversed the Judgment and
entered Judgment for the plaintiff in the
sum of $500. The defence of the defend
ant for the assault was that 1t was made
purely in defence of his person and his
honor. tTurnbow VS.. Wimberly. 20 So
Rep. 40
In an action for divorce by the husband
on the ground of extreme cruelty of his
wife, the Supreme Court of Michigan, in
the case of Murnan vs.. Murnan Is. N w
Rep, 10S9), holds that extreme cruelty i
not established by proof that after sew
eral years of married life. on the death
of their only child, the wife refused long.
er to live with her husband declared she
did not love him. and went 10 live with
her mother. The court held that these
acts constituted desertion, but not ex-
treme cruelty.
Women are not eligible to practice law
in the State OF Maryland holds the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of Maryland IN
the case of Miss Eta II. Maddox l:It
Att. Rep. 1866. The court held that The.
statute which provides that members O.
the bar of otter States may become mem
bers of the Maryland bar will not euthoi
iZe the admission of women who
members of the bar of other States. Il
constituting this statute. the court sal
that women were not eligible 20 practi'
law, and that all the statutes in derog
tion of the common law should be strict
construed. If the General Assemb ,
thinks " that females ought 10 l.
admitted to the bar" said the court. lit
can so declare. Until then We have no
power TO admit the applicant. and h.
request 10 De allowed to stand for @ 4
animation must be denied
person injured by piece of bra
shoe which flew from passing ear
the track on the railroad right OF way
cannot recover damages for the injury
from the railroad company holds III"
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
in the case of Pennsylvania Railroad
Company VS.. Martin iii Fed. Rep. $50
as he was only licensec 10 whom the
defendant railroad company owed no duty
OF protection except from want0n or will
ful injury.
In prosecution for cruelty to animag.
the complaint charged that the defeD-
ant willfully and cruelty beat and f.
tured a certain dos named Sport" &c.
1t was contended that the complaint sas
defective because i: did not allege hat
the act was malicious. But the court held
that wllful and unlawful cruelty colsti-
tuted malice, and that the very language
of the statute was not necessary. ley.
parte Mauch. Sc Pae. Rep, I34.)
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Japancsc Desirable Imm grants.


Il regard the japanese as far more un-
desirable immigrants than the Chinese
and in any exclusion law passed by Con-
gress would make it impossible for them
to come into the United States" remarked
Col. George A. Knight, the eminent law
yer and famous orator of California, at
the New Willard.
The Chinaman works with both his
hands and cares not fig for our learn
ing or civilization; the japanese uses one
hand while working, and in the other
holds book.
He is an ambitious. restless, initiative
creature, and Graves to be on d par with
the white man in everything. He comes
over here 10 copy our customs and our
machinery. He Is not content to work in
an humble capacity, as is the Chinaman,
but if allowed to come in without restric-
tion will ultimately want to participate
in our Governmental affairs. Keep the
Canton coolies out by all means but put
up Just as strong the barriers against
their fellow Orientals.
How is California politically? Just as
solidiy Republican as could be wished,
and going to stay so. The Democrats
are in hopeless minority on the Pacific
slope. Governor Gage has indicated the
predictions of his friends in hat he has
given the State clean and businesslike
administration. \ Governor Is 10 be
chosen in November and my belief is that
he will be reelected"
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

New Year was celebrated in the Grand
Army Hall by the Lady Pauncefote Lodge,
No. 40. of the Daughters of st. George.
The ladies of the committee We're Mrs.
Morris, President; Mrs. Doe, and Mrs.
Vincent, together with Miss Bishop. a
visiting member from New York. The
decorations were most tasteful. An Eng
lish flag, presented by Lady Pauncefote
hung across one end OF the room. The
company, which numbered upward of 200
included numerous representatives from
the other lodges of the District. and a
good sprinklng of guests from the En-
erald Isle and the Land o. Cakes. There
was dancing and refreshments.
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PERSONAL.


Il am stating the simple truth in say
ing that of all the United States officials
sent over to the Philippines, Gen. Luke
Wright, Acting Civil Governor of the is
lands. is the most competent and the
most popular said Mr.. Philip X. Sweet,
former Chief of the Secret Service in Ma
Mia, to Times reporter last night at
the Arlington.
General Wright seems to have an in
tuitive faculty for handling men. He has
common sense and great executive abil-
ity, and can smooth out tangles that
would swamp ordinary men. There is a
great deal going on over there that would
make very interesting reading, and pre-
dict that ere long some very startling
sensations will reach the American pub
lie.
Il was in the islands three years, and
think l got fair idea of the people. 1t
Will be ten years. at least, before they
are ripe for citizenship, or are able to
appreciate the advantages of the civiliza-
tion we are offering them. You might as
well try to imbue a lot of children with
the principles of self-government as these
rather bright but wholly unprincipled ma
tives. The only thing they respect is
force. To govern them properly they
must be made to feel that the United
States Government will visit upon them
swift and stern punishment for their mis-
deeds. Any other theory of managing
them is foredoomed failure"
Word was received here yesterday of
the welfare and pleasant experiences of
a party of New Workers and Washingto-
mans who recently left the Capital for
fortnight's sojourn in Sonora. Mexico
Among the tourists are Col. F. G. Staples.
proprietor of the Riggs and National Ho-
tells; Col. NJ. NJ. Parker, and Mr.. H. A.
Taylor.
A special car carried the party to the
sister Republic. The business phase of
the trip was the inspection of a big cop
per mine in which a great deal of Ameri-
can capital has been invested.
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and Mr.. and Mrs. Chatfield- Taylor. The
Belgian Minister will marry Miss Clayton
daughter of Ambassador Clayton on jan
uary 10, and will then bring his bride to
Washington.
Mrs. VIM. b. French and Miss French
of SOC East Capitol Street assisted by Mrs.
J. W. Babson and Mrs. ]. w Babson. ir.,
will be at home the first and third Mon
days in January and February, from
until b.
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RECENT LEGAL DECISIONS.

\ stepmother who stands In loco paren-
tis may iniict reasonable chastisement
on her stepchild. holds the Supreme
Court of Indiana in the case of Tresch-
man VS.. freshman (61 y. E. Rep, S61),
but the relation of parent 10 child which
the law creates in regard to the step
mother does not give her the right TO in
fict excessive punishment on the child;
and If she maliciously INJURIES the child
while furnishing it. she is liable for dam
ages for an assault and battery. In this
case it was alleged that the stepmother,
enraged with the child. grasped it by the
ears and jammed its head against
brick wall five or six times until the
child fell to the ground unconscious. The
jury rendered verdict for damages for
the child. and the Supreme Court sus-
tanned the verdict.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

A father wished to make gift TO his
son of 81, 600, and drew his check for that
amount ana save it to his son, but re-
guested him not to present the check for
payment until after his tthe fsther's)
death. year after. the father died. and
the next day the son presented the check
for payment and the bank paid it. The
executors of the deceased thereupon
brought an action against the bank to
recover the 81, 200 so paid. on the ground
that the giving of the check by the faith
er TO the son under the above circum-
stances did not constitute an executed
gift, but was merely n promise to give.
because the father retained the power TO
revoke it by drawing out the money be-
fore the presentation of the check, and be-
cause the money could not have been
levied upon before such presentation. But
the Supreme Court of California denied
this contention and held that the delivery
of the check by the father 10 his son gave
the latter such immediate possess on and
control of the thing intended TO be given
as constituted completed and perfected
gift.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

MIR. and Mrs. Louis Schadc announce
the engagement of their youngest daugh-
ter, Clara Antonio, to Mr.. Max f. Muller.
The wedding is 10 take place in the near
future.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

A man who had drank three glasses of
whisky and purchased a bottle between
IL m. and p. IN. was elected from train
about 3 D. M, and was injured by reelinG
against a passing engine as he was trying
TO walk along the track The parents OF
the man brought an action for damages
against the barkeeper who sold the whis
ky, under statute giving any person
injured in person or means of support as
consequence Of intoNicarion right of
action against the one furnishing the
liquor causing such intoxicatioa. The de-
fendant contended that no recovery could
be had unless the int0xication was the
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mrs. Mott, wife of Justice Mott. enter
tanned at tea yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04
Lone star STR rIc'N

San Antonio Exp ION Of
a contemporary 'ar :Nas is
concerned il wo florence
whether the ISL .tau ..r. through
Panama or Nic .tt.. H- ua II cOnsid-
cred The Nic sr.. ru.le ,uald give the
Gulf ports an a4t.H' $40 ot snnIf two days
over the Sou all...gu ute. Texas
prefers the Me, aF et'-.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mrs. Alfred Wood and Miss Wood Will
give reception Wednesday, January 8,
from to ., In the parlOrs of Vino
daughsis, 1920 New York Avenue north
west.
The ladies of Wimodaughsis are ar
ranging to give, at an early date. The
Japonica," play written by Mrs. |. NJ.
Colford a member of the club.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Senator and Mrs. Wetmore gave a din
ner last night.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mrs. de b. Randolph Keim, of Reading
Pa. with Miss Keim, is the guest of her
daughter, the wife OF Capt. Charles Will
lauer Kutz, of the Engineer Corps, u. s
A., at the Washington Barracks. during
the holiday season. Mrs. and Miss keim
will receive with Mrs. Kutz Monday, Jan
uary 6. at the Barracks.
They Will spend the remainder of the
season at the Elsmere, and will be at
home to their friends January 20 and
February -
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

necessary result of the sale OF liquor But
the court tSupreme Court of Massachu-
settsl held that there was an undue re
striction of the words OF the statute, ana
that on the facts in the cause the in
toxicaton was the proximate cause OF
the injury so as to make the barkeeper
liable under the statute. 1McNary VS.
Blackburn, 81 n. f. Rep, Ss5)
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Hon George N. Bowers, United States
Fish Commissioner, has gone TO his home
at Martinsburg, ". Va, for short visit.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mrs. W. W. Reisinger and Mrs. j. A.
Murphy, wife and daughter of Captain
Reisinger. are at 1909 Thirteenth Street
northwest, and will be at home to their
friends on the last two Thursdays in Jan
uary.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Mr.. Wauters. counselor of the Belgian
legation gave dinner Thursday night
for his chief, Baron Moncheur, who left
Yesterday for Mexico. other guests We're
The Third Secretary of the British En-
bassy and Mrs. Dayreli Craekantnorpe,
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

Senator and the Misses Kean gave
large dinner for young people last night,
the guests going afterward to the White
House dance.
The Washington times., 1902-01-04

The ecreiary OF the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock entertained at dinner for
Young people last night.