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The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Will Not Garry Maine.

THE Democrats. of course, will not
carry Maine. nor do we expect any such
thing" remarked Representative w. w.
Kitchin of North Carolina at the Ma
tional yesterday, but what they do ex-
pect and what look forward to is
reduction in the Republican majorities
in the several Congressional districts"
Representative Kitchin has just re-
turned from the Pine Tree State. where
he delivered a number of ringing Demo-
cratic speeches during the past ten days.
Mr.. Kitchin discussed the tariff and the
trusts, and everywhere he spoke he says
he met with a hearty reception, which
showed that the people were with him.
His meetings, he says, were we'll at
tended, and his audiences enthusiastic.
az am more than pleased with my trip
to Maine," was the way he expressed
himself at Democratic headquarters yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
A WEAK SPOT.

In calculated excite attention. Civil
Fouke calls attention the
He points the fact that the old
abou and that the industrial development
far behind This he attributes largely the conditions that prevent
the enlistment of uniformly skilled and able
commercial interests long
exists primarily for the reward of political and seonda
the promotion of industry
to degree deficient and anomalous
The vital Importance of well equipped field today OBJ
vious When all the commercial powers the
furious struggle for when
consular agent becomes of immense the
for business He be a specialist,
earnest and diplomatic
his count1ymen the field where he If he
capable Indifferent the other fellows other
y best him. the inferior always beed with
able rival
Says Commissioner Fouke "Ou entering upon new
phase of industrial development seeking
world There no powerful getting these markets than
efficient consular service" While there individuals
who most efficient they emphasize shortcomings
the great body OF their fellows who have abroad
American There
IN this system and though the reform may long coming
must come condition preliminary victory
Americans seeking.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
FIVE CENTS WORTH
OF GLORY DIVINE

II want ) cents worth of glory di-
vine," said a fiaxen-haired tot looking
intently at the clerk in a South Boston
drug store last evening. says the "Bos-
ton Herald" Everybody within hearing
of the infantile voice either laughed or
smiled. while Mr.. Grey. the drug man.
looked serious and appeared to be think
ing Are you sure it is glory divine
you want?" he asked the little one
Yes, sir" was the prompt response.
For what does mamma want it?" was
the next question.
ITO throw II around the room and in
the back yard" said the little tot, inno-
Gently.
Isn't 1t chloride of lime she wants ?"
asked the drug man.
The little girl nodded her assent ard
soon she was on her way home TO moth
er. Its only one o. many enigmas
which face the drug clerks every day In
their life." said the apothecary. THE
little girls do make mistakes very often.
but the little boys and some of the
heads Of families are always guessing
at what they want. and letting us guess
what they mean. But glory divine Is
a new one on me-
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Predicts Financial Crisis.

| Mr.. Dudley d. Lancaster, prominent
| banker Of St. Louis. is at the New
willard. Mr. Lancaster predicts a
financial crisis that will cause wide
spread disaster. 1t will be the greatest
crash ever experienced in the country.
Inflated prices and values. he says, will
be the cause.
Mr.. Lancaster, as a beardless boy.
left Owensboro. KY. fifteen years ago
and went to Spokane, Wash, to seek
his fortune. He entered the real estate
business: the boom came along and he
prospered year ago he moved to st.
Louis and engaged in the banking busi-
ness.
Yesterday Mr.. Lancaster called at
Democratic headquarters. On entering
the reception room he saw Mr.. George
n. Jesse, one of the clerks, when the
following took place:
Hello, George."
Hello, Dudley
And the two men indulged in hearty
embrace. II was their first meeting in
fifteen years. They had been playmates
and schoolmates in Owensboro. 1t was
quite a remarkable recognition on the
part Of Mr.. Jesse, as Mr.. Lancaster had
grown full heavy beard. and when he
left Owensboro he YVES a beardless chap.
Mr.. Jesse had also changed, but no to
such an extent.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Medical Problem at Panama.

l: has been said that every tie OF the
Panama Railroad represented a sacri-
feed life IN the building of the canal
our Government and our profession owe
II 10 the world that no such disgrace,
suffering. and loss of life shall take
place. says american Medicine" At
this time. moreover, IL is absolutely un.
necessary. because cur knowledge OF
preventive and curative medicine is such
as to make 1t entirely possible to carry
out the undertaking without any such
scandals. This is. indeed. demonstrated
by the experience in Cuba similar
foresight and science may be realized
IN building the canal For years 10.00o
or 10000 workmen must live and work
there. and il stringent regulations are
enforced as TO the prevention of ty-
phoid and other infectious diseases
there is no need that the mortality shall
be much or any higher than in enter
prises carried out in the United States
An adequate force of good medical nieA
must be provided. we'll equipped hospf-
tals must be supplied. and an almost
discipline should be maintaineo
as TO the prevention of disease and sam
itation. The medical profession OF our
country has here another opportunity
TO exhibit TO the world the national and
professional qualities which were 20
splendidly shown in Cuba.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Judge Parker for Governor.

Judge Alton B. Parker is quoted as
saying that he will not accept the
nomination for governor" remarked
Dave B. Lowe. prominent New York
lawyer, at the New Willard last night,
but the belief in Democratic circles is
that when the Democratic State con-
vention meets the latter part of Sep
tember everything will be cut and
dried. and Judge Parker will be nomi-
mated by acclamation.
There is a strong feeling not only
among the New York Democrats. but
among leading Democrats in other
States. that Judge Parker can be elected
governor. And | am inclined to believe
that way myself. although Governor
Odell, who Is slated for denomination.
is enormously popular. and has given
the State a good. clean administration.
This feeling that Judge Parker can
win has grown SO strong that nothing
can check IL short of his positive dec
laration to the State committee that
cept the nomination. and that If nomi-
mated by acclamation he would refuse
II. You know it's pretty hard for a
soldier TO refuse obedience. and as
Judge Parker is a Democrat OF the old
school. ! take II that he will not re-
fuse to make the race for governor If
the State convention names him for the
honor"
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
THE SKELETON AS
A MORAL REFORMER
Custom of Egyptians Might Today
By FREDERICK V. COLLINS.
tay Results

| and his worldly attributes in minia-
ture, at the best, i'll few years hence.
The politician "who would circum-
vent God,' and who sacrificed the in
terests of his country to personal ad-
vancement. had a skeleton sent him.
And so the rich. the proud, the
venal, were given this tremendous les
son, only to be appreciated by very
reflective people, to be sure: this les
son that conveyed it all, this multum
in parvo, this poor little toy that rep
resented the end of poor little man,
be he never so great, or mighty. or
due TO consideration in his own esti-
nation.
1t is doubtful if, among the practi
cal, rushing. and pushing people of
today. the significance of the skeleton
to the ancient Egyptians could be
realized. Yet, if it could, and the Gus
tom could be resurrected with all its
former import, how beneficial might
it be! Then, when man swelled be-
fore you with pompousness. you could
show him the skeleton. When a man
tried to overreach you in a business
transaction, you would but have to
produce your pocket emblem of NOR
tality. When person told you the
thing that was not true, the skeleton
again.
And so, in all such instances. where
this humanity that goes its ways un-
needing. unthinking, assails you so
outrageously, on such premises-the
skeleton.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

The ancient Egyptians. albeit some
what out Of date except in so much as
their mummied Pharaohs serve our
modern artists for paint, had, not
withstanding their proverbial dark
ness, a very salutary, wise. and sig
nilicant, if somewhat quaint and
bizarre custom. which could be re-
vived at the present day. The custom
was nothing less than the carrying
about by each individual of a minia-
ture skeleton. Upon the occasion,
say, of banquet. where senseless and
undue revelrv threatened to usurp the
place of seemly mirth and cheerful
ness, the person retaining reason and
sense of propriety produced his skel-
eton, intimating to those disposed to
carry things to extremes the really
solemn nature of life.
This portent of the pocket skeleton
was well understood among the Egyp-
tians. and seldom did it fail to convey
its lesson. The noisiest reveler felt
reproved by the tiny image which Gus
tom and tradition had endowed for
him with such grim warning. 1t is
from this striking practice, in vogue
some four thousand years ago, that
we derive our modern allusion to a
skeleton at feast"
But the pocket skeleton had other
uses. For instance, a person reveling
in wealth and prosperity, and ignor-
ing the wants Of his less fortunate
fellow creatures, was presented with
skeleton, true portrait of himself
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Church Wedding.

Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Orilee Dix. of this city. to Mr..
William W. A. Keene, of wilmerding.
near Pittsburg. Pa. The ceremony will
take place at the Dumbarton NJ E.
Church in Georgetown on Tuesday even
ing. September 16. Mr.. Keene is CASH
ier of the Commonwealth Bank of East
Pittsburg. and is one OF the prominent
members OF the Tonnaleuka Club. the
chief social organization of the town.
Miss Dix Is the daughter OF the late
William A. Dix and at present resides
with her mother at 141S Thirtyfifth
Street After a wedding tour. to include
an ocean voyage. the couple will reside
in newly furnished home in Wilmer
ding.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
ABSURDITY OF THE
MILITARY HORSE RACE.

military from Brussels to oend
death
Of animals
horse eleverdi note
this long distance
likely be
unlike
no people concerned in it.
horse the horse is the one
which
question
condition
that kind at ALL simply de-
at
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Browning's Ghost
on the CampaRile

i went to Paris tother day.
Threaded Mount Cents.
Passed Turin, Milan. No delay!
And so to Venice.
c"Cenis" and Venice" rhyme? Sublime!
l see you frowning.
Cooks, man, let Shelley pick his rhyme,
I'm Robert Browning.)
My object there? St. Marks. you guess.
The Doges' Palace.
Just so. II went by Dover?" Yes.
And also Calais.
(What's that you say? The meters
rough?
Wincing. old fat-head?
You're out. Sir. Meters we'll enough.
Ais right on that headu
bought a paper, read, rubbed eyes,
Brain-ran felt reelly.
What was 1t moved me? You surmise:
The Campanile./
The famous Campanile down.
Tumbled in ruin.
Anger and tears through all the town,
So the news flew in.
Man shouts, brat saueals. dame squeaks.
cur barks,
In the Plaza
Low lies the hell-tower of st. Marks,
Fallen quite fat. Sir,
Oh. what theme for Epic Muse!
For tragic buskin
Il wonder who will break the news
To Ruskin?
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Order the First Law.

New York Tribune-It is reported that
IN and about Shenandoah in the anthra-
cite coal region of Pennsylvania there
are about IL 900 Lithuanians. 5000 Poles,
5000 Ruthenians. 1000 Slovaks and 300
Bohcmians- Perhaps IL is not surprising
that some of these men are found lack
ing at times in true American respect
for law and order. Not few of them
may have had such surroundings from
infancy that they have been III trained
But most OF them are likely 10 remain
In this country. in which they have found
homes, and they must be taught that
violence in times of strikes or at any
other times is sure to be repressed with
vtEor.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

Our consular service has not KEEP. pace with our
industrial development The present consular system
was established about century ago. and perhaps
adapted to the conditions of that time, but certainly
not to>present conditions 1t has been overlooked in
legislation since The appointments are patron
age appointments which go by political personal
favor. and the tenure of Office is temporary. An eff
fcient trained force cannot be selected in any such
way We have in many of the most important places
very good men under the present system, but it
is in spite cf that system. and not in consequence
of it.
Our consular service is a very excellent service in
spots. In one place we have a consul alert, inte
gent energetic whose reports of immense value to
American trade, willie perhaps at the next port there
will be political pensoner, who got his place be-
he could not make success of anything else
utterly disqualified to perform its duties. 1t is
evident that consular service of this dappled
riey is not ideal Anything good about it results not
from the SYSTEM but from the general stiffness of
the American characer-of our ability to do pretty
well the things for which we are not trained at all
Our best consus generally those in Great
Britain, Germany, and some other European coun-
tries The worst have in the Orient and in
South America, the very places where we most need
to extend trade. In most of the places
sus cannot speak any language but English. They
at the mercy of irresponsible clerks and nterpre
tiers, and many of them who have shown little
qualifications for the work. indeed, they have no iu-
centive to qualify themselves for it.
Men of ability will not take these smaller consul
ships where there is prospect of anything ahead;
but if they had good chances Of promotion, if they
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Send Out Invitations.

Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. George Will
liam Baird have sent out Invitations
for the marriage of their daughter Mar
tha Minerva to Mr.. Tom Hall on We'd
nesday afternoon. September II, at 4:30
o'clock Ia the Church of the Covenant.
Miss Baird made her debut a short
time ago in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
and was socially popular there and in
Chicago. where Colonel Baird was sta
toned before coming to Washington.
She possesses rare soprano voice.
which is being thoroughly cultivated.
Miss Mabel Money, daughter OF Senator
Money. will be the attendant maid OF
honor. and Mr.. r. E. B. Hall will serve
his brother as best man.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
General Oxley Is Here.

Gen. B. H. Oxley. of West Virginia.
deputy clerk of the supreme court of the
State, issat the Ebbitt. Speaking of the
political situation in his State General
Oxley said last evening that the Demo
Gratis would surely carry one and pos
sibly two of the Congressional districts.
The Democrats in West Virginia" said
the general, were never better organ
ized than this year. and they are work
ing together in every district. We are
united on the tariff and the trust
questions. while the Republicans are
hopelessly split. We are confident of
making pronounced gains in the State
this fall
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

were selected foT reasons which were not POLITICAL il
they felt that the consular service was to be career
the country could secure bright young men who would
train themselves for their task.
The way to get such men is by competitive exani-
nations. Mere pass examinations amount to nothing
system of pass examinations prescribed by
President Cleveland in 1895. after he had made
eral change in the consular service through Josiah
Quincy. These rules we're observed quite strictly
during the renal nder of his Administrator, but nat
urally, when Administration in. these ex-
aminations did not prevent the appointment of new
political appoinees Scarcely anybody failed to
pass
But if you have competitive examinations YOU
eliminate politics The political leaders cannot select
the particular men they want for the places. and
whenever this cannot be done there is sufficient
motive to dismiss efficient public servant to make
way for another man. The efficient consul will re-
main, and will be promoted from place TO another.
He will qualify himself for his work.
Our nation is entering upon new phase of indus
trial development. We arc seeking the markets of
the world. There is no more powerful agency in GET
ting these markets than efficient consular service
We can only get that service by system in which
politics are eliminated, appointments made merit,
and permanent terure and suitable promotions Sc
cured
Two bills were introduced in the last Congress
looking to that end-ihe Lodge bill in the Senate and
the Adams bill in the House They both provide for
the great essential competitive examinations, and
cannot doubt that sooner later. the necessities of
our national life will the adoption in some
form Of the system embodied in these bills.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Won't Be Tried.

Charleston News and Courier-"Tf any
man." says the Buffalo News. should
go down to Porto Rico today with power,
and offer freedom on condition of sep
aration from the United States the offer
would be rejected promptly" 1t is not
thought, however. that the experiment
will be tried oflcially. Some accident
might happen and 1t is better to let well
enough alone.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
The Highlands, Cape Cod.
By ANNIE WELD EDsoN. MACY.

BY ANNIE WELD EDSON' MACY.
Crouched tiger-wise, above the centu-
ries' prey
or ships and men, of merchantry and
pelf.
1t lures and broods beneath its sandy
shelf
This piteous wreckage, crumbling to de-
cay.
eye
Dreaming of laundering waves and
shrieking sky,
And ships that shattered at Its feet shall
lie
Rent by the storm. as merciless as it
SELF
The shore rang loud with flood tide yes
ternoon;
And 1, who plodded in the heat and
Glanced on this piece of silver lying
Upon the whipping sands beneath the
dune.
square-shapen. battered. still it bore
full plain
The three Herculean pillars of old Spain.
And straightway, working magic in my
brain.
The passing trade-ships melted into
air;
Vanished the noontide-in the afterglow
OF purpling sunset. jeweled with star.
Glided caravel. with cleaning spar.
The carven prov advancing sure and
SLOW
The captains warning tones rang loud
and clear;
Paled. as he gazed. the registering buc-
cancer;
The swart. rude sailors crossed them
selves in fear,
And, quaking. murmured. Dios! Mala-
bar. The Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Loves Labor Lost.

Buffalo Express-A Kentucky girl has
refused $50 offers of marriage in order
that she may fit herself in Europe to be
q professional musician. The young
men certainly did all they could to save
the public from another afiliction.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Senator Taliaferro in Town.

Senator James P. Taliaferro. OF
Florida, returned from New York last
evening, and is at the Raleigh. The
Senator is looking the picture OF health:
he says he never felt better Accord
ing to Senator Taliaferro, the pros
poets for Democratic success this year
are exceedingly bright, with the indi-
cation OF the Democrats carrying the
next House.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Returns to Nebraska.

Miss Ruth Bryan. the seventeen-year-
old daughter of William Jennings Bryan.
who has been visiting Mrs. Cotter T.
Bride and Miss Bride. of Capitol Hill.
returned to Lincoln. Neb.. on Sunday
morning. Miss Bryan has made an ex.
tended trip through the East. having
spent considerable time with friends in
New York
Her visit to Washington was short-
ened on account of the opening of the
University of Nebraska on September
3. OF which institution she is student
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Well, What of It?

Minneapolis Times-The London
Lancet" high medical authority, says
the use of tobacco is a poor prot action
against disease germs-practica!ly none
at all That settles it. Now lei us be
honest and admit that We smoke for
the fun of II.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Married in London.


DR.. and Mrs. Anton Gloetzner. of 1928
NJ Street northwest. yesterday announce
ed the marriage of their son. Raymond
Gloetzner. formerly of this city. and
Miss Mary A. Ziegler, of Wilmington.
Del. The ceremony was performed in
London, England, ,on August 20. After -
wedding trip through Germany and Rus
sia. Mr.. and Mrs. Gloetzner will reside
in Berlin.
The announcement Of the marriage
was received with much favor by the
large circle of friends of DR.. and Mrs.
Anton Gloetzner and they received many
congratulations. particularly from the
musicians OF the city. among whom Mr.
Gloetzner is recognized as leader.
holding a degree of doctor OF music and
being prominent member Of the WASH
ington Choral Society.
Mr.. Raymond Gloetzner holds re-
sponsible position with a musical firm
in Europe, with headquarters at Berlin.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT
Investigation q La Mode.

Commcner-After investigating him
self Crowninshield absolved himself
from all blame. General Smith seems
TO have overlooked a sure thing.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

Jesse Williams Ball, son Of the late
E. F. Ball, Of Georgetown. has just been
ordained In the NJ E. Church at Dem
yer. Col. His brother. Franklin Ball.
OF this city. went to attend the cere-
mony, and is expected to return to-
morrow
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
YomN poISr.. POSTAGE PREPAID

EVENING EDITION, one year. 43; six
months, S1.oO; three month, Is cents.
Evening and sunday, one year, &S; six
months. e2.JO; thres months. x1.sj.
Morning, Evening. and suaiss. one
year. &iO; six months. 80: tl,ree mOnih hs
&2.5O.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
Should Say Something.

Memphis Commercial -Appeal-It Tom
L. johnson Is a candidate for President
he ought to say SO. or make signs.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

Mr.. David Gilten and son. of Con-
gress Heights. are back from Atlantic
City.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
It Looks Like 1t.

New York Tribune-will there be some
day a submarine Venice. to be explores
in divers suits?
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

Mr.. W H. Goszler. who has been Wis
iting friends here. has returned to New
York. Mrs. Goszler will remain in
Washington throughout September.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

John NJ Lilleston left yesterday for
months outing in the mountains of
Virginia
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr. Eugene Moxley has been visiting
MI Edward ]. Sanders. at Mount Car
mel, In Charles County, Md.
The Washington times., 1902-09-02

Messrs. John and Howard Whelan of
Street. have returned from a sport
ing trip to their fathers farm In lower
MARYLAND
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
CONSULAR. SERVICE
IN NEED OF REFORM.
By WILLIAM DUDLEY FoULKE, Civil Service Coz

is entering upo veopm We seeking Of
powerful daseyng IN getting emdeu consular wc
mad Ind
ant sutah promotion secured"
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
DOINGs IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Invitation Out for the Marriage of Miss Martha Minerva
Baird to Mr.. Tom Hail.
Miss Oee Dix Wed Mr.. William W. A. Keene, of Wmerdng1
Pa.-Ceremony to Take Place at Dumbarton NJ. E.
Church, Georgetown, Tuesday.
Visiting at La Plata, Md.

Miss Hortense Contee is visiting the
family of her uncle. DR.. John T. Diggs.
near La Plata, Md
The Washington times., 1902-09-02
SUBSCRIPTION RATS, r, oUr o.

MORNING EDITION. one year. IS: six
months, $3.50; three months. al.e5.
Morning and Sunday, one year. -; six
months. $3.50; three months. at. 80.
sunday edition only. one year. 81: six
months, 81; three months, so cents.