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The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Linburger.

The health officer of Louisville XIV,
has forbidden the freedom of the city
to Limburger cheese. He says that it
is unsanitary and full of microbes.
/ And he does not stop here.
He has carried his Investigations
so far as to attempt the examination
/ of piece of this cheese under the
magnifying glass. and he declares
! that the cheese would not stay still
I long enough Ia he examined. When
| food gets to that point of activity
! the health officer believes it to be
unsafe to allow it in town.
The people who like Limburger,
however. aver that there are mi
crobes in everything, and that few
more or a few less should not be
considered cause for barring other
wise respectable and healthful food
out of the community. As for the
smell, they think that if they can eat
the article other people ought not to
mind having sniff of it now and
then. That is the opinion of persons
who eat raw onions and other eccen-
trio things.
But these views are not shared by
the non-Limburger eaters. if such "A
phrase may be coined, and the prob
lem therefore reduces itself to the
question which of these parties shall
be allowed to impose its views on the
other. Shall those who like cheese
be allowed to eat cheese at any time
they like. and subject the rest of the
community to the 'infiiction of the
smell? Shall those to whom the smell
of cheese of marked characteristics
is an abominition be forced to live
in cheese-pervaded community
nay. even be compelled to see their
children acquiring the cheese habit
and squandering their money and the
night hours over luncheon of Linn
burger cheese. pretZcls. and beer?
On the other hand. * If ripht Ia in
suit people who like Limburger. have
been brought up on Limburger. and
educated to consider Limburgcr one
of the necessities of life-is II right
to pass a law which implies that the
bringing up of these people has been
all wrong and pernicious? II seems |
to be deadlock on the prohibition
question.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Train Never Moved.

Senator Wellington had an experience
with sleeping car porter the other day
that will not tend to make him liberal
with his tips to porters in the future The
story is told at the Capitol as one of the
funniest incidents in the life of a United
States Senator.
1t was during the bad storm early in
the present month. when the trains to the
West were running badly or not running
at all. Senator Wellington boarded train
with bit of pasteboard for Cumberland.
Md, and sleeping car ticket. He went
to bed after telling the porter to wake
him up when Cumberland was reached
The next morning, upon awaking he
looked out of the window. At first he did
not recognize his surroundings and was
afraid he had gotten to Cincinnati or
some other point long way beyond his
destination. The train was at a stand
still AT last it dawned on him that he
was still in Washington. He called to
the porter and the things he said are re-
ported to have exceeded the rigid rules
OF parliamentary language.
You told me to wake you when we got
TO Cumberland" the darkey finally inter
jected; land we amt got there yet,
boss"
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ments thereof though they may have been valid
under the law existing when made.
A more doubtful question, and one probably af-
fectng larger interests. is whether will conforming
every respect to the requirements of the code but
executed prior to January /, 1902 has the force to
pass real estate acquired by the testator after the
date of the making of the will, though it express
such intention
This question is highly technical, and the members
of the bar entertain widely different views concerning
it, but all agree that it is sufficiently uncertain
Warrant careful attention.
The courts always strongly inclined to uphold
wills executed according existing law, but the great
weight of both principle and authority is to the effect
that the validity is determined by the law in force
when the will becomes operative, and it is well set
tied that ;he Legislature has full power alter the
law to their validity, and to require additional for
malities in their execution although ii have the eff
feet of annullng existing wills.
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IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE
BY THE NEW CODE.
BY HOWARD BOYD, Attorney and Counselor At Law.

The District code makes important
changes in the form and of executing wills
of personal raises very question
to the validity of wills and
of provisions of others which made before
airy l, 1902.
Prior to the time the code into effect will
of personal property need not be attested and sub
scribed by witnesses. The code. however, provides
that wills of real estate and personal property alike
be in writing, signed by the testator, and atested
and subscribed in his presence by at least credi
bic witnesses, and the section which contains these
provisions concludes with the words 'any law
usage to the contrary Notwithstanding
AS wills made prior to January /, 1902 neither
expressly nor by implication excepted they be-
yond doubt annued by these provisions, unless at
tested and subscribed by at least witnesses and
in every other particular conform to the require
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
PUT THE WIRES UNDERGROUND.

Everybody
beautiful the wires True
underground
comprehensive of-the evil
different these them under
the of the their
telephone light
localities,
consistently withheld by the District
would that the bill
pending before fully the
OF
the widest possible benefits the people 1t is
cial that
limits
should OF
remedial legislation
quickly
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Sees Democratic Success.

Il am optimistic en- the prospects of
Democratic success everywhere except as
to my own State" remarked Col. James
Hamilton Lewis orator lawyer, modern
Chesterfield, aud crstwhile Congressman
from Washington, at the New Willard.
1.-The State OF Washington is, | fear. at
least for the present, welded to its Re
publican idols, but that won't avail
against the general verdict that will
sweep the Republican party out of pow
er. AS to the House, next November and
as to the White House. in 1904, | make
that prophecy here and now, without
qualification.
III the conservative element of the
Democratic party gets in control my be-
lief is that Hon. Richard Olney of Mas
sachusetts, will be the standa I'd bearer;
II the liberals. that is TO say, those Who
favor governmental ownership or control
of public utilities. predominant. they VIII
be apt to nominate Tom Johnson, OF Ohio,
and no man would be more acceptable 10
the mass Of Democratic voters"
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Progressive Euchre Party.

On last Thursday evening Mr.. Louis L.
Harding entertained number of friends
at progressive euchre at his home on
Massachusetts, Avenue. Mrs. A. Harding
received for her son. The prizes we're
won by Mrs. Charles G. Roberts and Mr..
Frank Powers, and BOBBY prizes by Miss
Spinks and Mr.. Bell. Refreshments were
served. the centrepiece on the table being
red and white carnations.
Each guest responded to a toast, Mrs.
Sprinkler receiving the prize for the most
original remarks. Each one present re-
ceived a souvenir. which was detached in
turn from Japanese umbrella suspended
from the chandelier.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Sprinkler Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Rob-
erts Mr. B. Bell, Miss Carrie Wait. Mr..
i. Powers, Miss A. Bennett, Mr.. Moling,
Miss L. Burch, Mr. W. Swart, Miss Eva
Bell, and Miss Spinks.
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SIGNS OF SPRING.

he il
For instance there the things which the
fertilizer
o n
5
j thrill
to reach
truth is i a a
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RURAL FREE DELIVERY IN VIRGINIA.

In with other States Virginia have the
delivery
incident maim
boon 1t would be remarkable if the
did not take of
There another
with of 1t
established fact that the
the the
widest possible diffusion
important degree
1t somewhat
the
by the
be doubted before
that will
paratively inaccessible
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Lone Star State Prosperous.

State Senator W. w Turney. of Ell Paso
Tex, who is guest of the New Willard
brings good news as to The prosperit;
and solid development of his big Com
monweaith He is lawyer of high stand
ing and is also extensively interested in
the cattle business.
AS an instance" said he. "of the rec
ogntion that Texas is beginning TO fierce
from outside capitalists l will mention
the recent cornerstone laying of two i'm
mense packing houses that are TO be con-
structed at an early date in Fort Worth
by tho great beef kings of Chicago
Messrs. Armour and Swift. Their con-
Germs are entirely independent. and the
plants VIII represent an investment of S..
O0O,OOO. 1t was as inevitable thar great
stock yards should seek the sources n,
beef supply as that cotton mills should
come to the fields of the South.
The cattlemen of our State are i'm
mense gamers thereby. Not only will
there be vast saving in freight charges
but by avoiding the long-distance shin
ments to st. Louis, Chicago and Kansas
CITY there VIII be little Or no shrinkaca
III the weiSht OF their steers. as against
a heavy decrease when SEM TO farther
markets. The gain will not be less than
" Upon each animal. and when one thinks
OF the great herds that stock our ranges
1t IL evident that the aggregate will rep
resent saving of millions
There never was an era of greater
prosperity TO the ranehmen of the South
west, not even in the old days when Sc
called cattle barons were in their glory.
The business has been divesied of its
hurrah character and is on much safer
and more conservative basis"
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Funston to the President.

The most amusing story that has fitted
around the haunts of legislators for some
little time is the recital of a fictitious
conversation between President Roosevelt
and General Funston.
The President was most cordial in his
welcome to the Kansas soldier, and in
vited him to stay to luncheon.
According to the fabricator the two
engaged in a long conversation after
luncheon.
Funston, I'd like to have you ride with
me this afternoon" the President is
quoted as saying.
i don't particularly care to ride" re-
piled Funston, but IL you don't mind we
will go down and swim across the Po-
tomac."
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
WHERE THE COST OF LIVING IS FELT.

An economist of
which
educated to of
sons to trades
is by one fact
selves,
foolish
all a
home? The is a fach
did which
We find calling
follow
life
his opinions neighbors but
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
West Virginian for President.

1T seems 10 me" said ex-Congressman
Dorr, of West Virginia. at the Riggs
| that it is not a fair deal for the Dig
States of this Union to enjoy monopoly
of furnishing Presidents. There is just
as good Presidential timber in the smaller
States as in the bigger Commonwealth,
and il is high time that the little ones
were given a chance
Il am free 20 start the ball rolling by
placing in nomination. as the next Repub-
lican candidate Hon. Stephen B. Elkins,
of West Virginia. In supporting him,
which l do of my own accord, and with
out any knowledge of his. | unhesitating-
ly declare him TO be the peer of any
statesman of this age. He would make
an ideal Chief Executive; he has the ripe
wisdom that comes of long experience,
the natural talents. broadness knowledge
of men, and every other qualification
Besides, he has the fullest confidence of
the business men of the nation.
Il take it for granted that Mr. Roose-
welt will stand no chance of being noui-
mated. don't believe he can win il, let
him strive for il with all the strenuous
ness he can muster. The party has
plenty of good timber. but after it has all
been analyzed and inspected none will
be found of such strength and available
lily as west Virginia can furnish
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
The Laugh on Mr.. Cummings.

Representative Cummings acquired bit
of information the other day at the eX-
pense of little embarrassment to him
self. Mr.. Cummings is the ranking Demo-
cratic member on Naval Affairs and is
conceded TO be very well informed upon
matters pertaining to this branch of the
service. He is also a member of the
Committee on Labor. Mr.. Archibald John
son, OF the Bethlehem Steel Works, was a
witness before the latter committee sew
eral days ago in opposition to the eight
hour law.
Mr. Johnson made the statement that
under the operations of such statute it
would be almost impossible for his con-
Germ to turn out cannon and armor plate
according 10 the specifications furnished
by the Government and under the rigid
inspection. He explained that ii was very
difficult for a man or a set of men to con-
tnue casting guns, armor heavy
masses OF steel begun by another set OF
employees.
Don't you know" asked Mr. Cum
miDgs, that the Government makes its
own cannon under the eight-hour law"
NO; | did not know that" replied Mr.
JoHhsoH, pledSdHlly II assemblies the
different parts of the gun at the navy
yard and puts them together. but | was
not aware that the Government manufac-
tured them"
Mr.. Cummings turned to ex-Secretary
Herbert, who was present, to bear out his
statement, but Mr. Herbert was forced to
admit that Mr.. Johnson was correct and
to say that the castings and forgings
came from the Carnegie and Bethlehem
works.
Il thought as Mr.. Cummings did until
visited the navy yard, interrupted Chair
man Gardner. but there / discovered
greatly to my surprise, that the Govern
meEt no more makes cannon than a horse
breaker raises horses"
The laugh was on Mr.. Cummings. and
he could do nothing but accept the situa-
ton gracefully. He admitted that he had
learned something
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES.
Faced Leaden Hail.

I
Col. ]. P. Fyfe. who commanded the
Third Tennessee Regiment in the Spanish
war, and who is now popular newspaper
man OF Chattanooga, was seen last eve
ming at the Ebbitt.
Colonel Fyffe played an important part
iu The memorable Coal Creek strike trou-
bles that approached almost a state Of
civil war in the mountains of Tennessee
few years ago. He had been left in
command of not over 100 OF the State mil
tia when his force was attacked in an
entrenched position by more than 1000
o. the striking miners. In that critical
time the young officer displayed the gal
lantry and GOODNESS of veteran.
He refused the demands of the strikers
that ordered his surrender, and. though
fearfulIy outnumbered, answered the lead
en- missiles of his assailants with no
thought of giving in. On the second day
of the fight re-enforcements came up, and
the strikers were glad TO clear out, with
thirty or forty men killed, while the State
troops had but two slain.
In speaking of political conditions in
Tennessee. Colonel Fyffe said:
THE next Governor of our State Will
be James B. Frazier. of Chattanooga. He
is q man of the finest character, lawyer
of great ability, and Democrat who
commands the esteem and good will of
his political enemies. He viii be elected
by an unusually heavy majority.
If there should be primary election
for United States Senator, Ex-Governor
Bob Taylor will be almost certainly in
the race, and no other candidate would
have show against him Governor Tay-
lor is shy about declaring his intentions,
but his friends think that when the hour
arrives he will conclude to enter the
arena
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Entertained by Mrs. Roosevelt.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt en-
tertained last night Tomas Estrada Palma.
President elect of the Cuban Republic
Diego Camaya, Gonzales Queseda, Score
tary Root, Bethany Storer, Minister to
Spain. and Mrs. Storer. and Gen. Leonard
Wood.
There was no formal discussion of
Cuban questions during dinner, but the
conversation between the President and
his guests naturally related largely to
the affairs in the island.
The dinner was given in the private din
iIg room of the White House.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Children's Birthday Party.

Mrs. N. Watkins gave Saturday after
noon, at her home, 222 / Street, party
in honor of the seventh birthday of Maria
Watkins. A score of the latter's little
friends were present and enjoyed games.
music, and feasting. The table, being
beautifully decorated with flowers and
smilax, was aburdantly supplied with ap-
propriate dainties. Miss Annie Kelley
played the grand march. Among the
guests were: Margaret and Mary Tap
Pin, Ella Jaeger, Margaret Callinan,
Hazel Jones, Flora VI. Hay, Helen and
Mary Dunn, Margaret Fitzgerald, Ger
trude L. Murphy, Ailene Pollock, Joseph
inc and Irene Malone, Margaret W. Wat
kins, ]. Milton Mclaughlin, Wellington
George. John Sullivan, and Revena C.
Watkins. Mrs. Otto Garges, Mrs Levi
Mclaughlin, and Mrs. William T. George
assisted Mrs. n. Watkins in attentions
to the guests.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Secretary Shaw's Spring Poem.
I heard the woodpecker peck.

Il heard the woodpecker peck.
And heard the sapsucker sing.
l rose and looked out of my window,
And lott was spring."
Secretary Shaw had a brimful realiza-
ton OF the fact that it was spring last
Friday, when the sun smiled more genial
ly on Washington than it has since ground
hog day, Nearly everyone who called at
his office in the Treasury Building was
greeted with the foregoing quatrain, and
smile and handshake from the new
keeper of the keys Of the national strong
box.
AS it approached IL o'clock Secretary
Shaw tucked few papers under his arm
and walked over to the White House
slowly He delivered the rhyme to a few
newspaper men in the corridor, and then
passed into the Cabinet room and repeated
the operation for the benefit of the other
Cabinet officers.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Constituents Want Seed.

The annual scramble for seeds has be-
gun at the Capitol. All the committees
have their seeds. The Committee on
Agriculture is supplied by the Agricul-
tural Department with an especially Law
ish hand. Senator Proctor's rooms look like
feed store with vast piles of sacks and
packages in all corners. and even in the
middle OF its floors. A constant stream Of
people flows in and out in quest of
'Pansy," ten weeks stock Sweet
William" Sweet Peas" and "Nastur-
tium dwarf mixedJ."
There is no demand for vegetable seed.
but every one at the Capitol, and many
from outside, are untiring in their efforts
to get sweet alyssum,' "balsam," can
na." "gaillardia,' and -'larkspur." The
appropriation for seed this year is larger
than it was last, and it will be needed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Dinner and Lawn Party.

Mr.. Sol Berliner, United States Consul
at Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and his WIFE
formerly Miss Jennie Gutenberg, of this
city, gave a dinner and lawn party March
TO the officers of the United States man
of-war Dixie at their Moorish home, fac
ing the sea. The house was draped with
American flags and hung with Japanese
lanterns. Mrs. Berliner received in n
toilette of black lace and chiffon over sea
green silk.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
The Fly in the Ointment.

Syracuse Evening Herald-The only
thing which mars the Englisbman's pleas
ure at J. Pierpont Morgan's declaration
that he may bring over his Columbia to
race them next season is the fear that
while he is over there he may decide to
buy Few more steamship lines.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
French Ambassador Entertains.

The French Ambassador entertained at
Moncheur, the Assistant Secretary Of
State and Mrs. Hill, the Counselor of the
French Embassy and Nine. de Margerie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh, Colonel
and Mrs. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. De
Koven. Mrs. Hutchins, Mrs. Wadsworth,
Miss Merriam, Miss De Smirnof, the
Minister from Switzerland, VI. Chartrand,
Senator Clark, and Mr.. Winthrop.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Still After Anarchists,

Senator Hawley would still give a thou
sand dollars for good shot at an an
archist, but after he made his memorable
speech on the subject the other day he
thought the matter over very carefully
and decided that in print, and in the final
form of the Record" some modifica-
ton, or at least qualification of his state
nent would be necessary. AS the Senator
made the remark it was:
Il would give a thousand dollars for a
good shot at an anarchist"
AS it appears in the Record" it is:
Il would give a thousand dollars for
good shot at an anarchist about to COM
nit his particular allotted murder"
The Senator said yesterday: Il meant it
entirely. ! bought revolver at Buffalo
and was prepared to use it if | got the
{ lance
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Dinner to Prominent Guests Given by M. Camoon, the
French Ambassador Last Night
Mr. Chae Taylor Celebrates His Birthday Surround
ed by Friends at Dnner-Dance for Young People to Be
Given Early Easter Week
Surprised His Friends.

News has been received in this city OF
the marriage of Miss Jennie Gusdorf. OF
Baltimore, TO Mr.. Louis Wolfman, OF this
city. Mr.. Wolfman left this city Satur-
day on business and his parents received
news of his wedding Sunday. Mr.. Wolf
man is very popular young man.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Advice TO Go Away Back.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat-Adlai Ste
venson advises the Democrats to go back
TO 1876 if they want to win in 1904 This
IS hardly enough of a retreat. His party
once went back to 20 and fell short. 1t
would be better to select a period ante
dating James Buchanan
The Washington times., 1902-03-25

Hartford Courant-The rejoicing over
the Senate committees favorable report
on the Hepburn canal bill should not he
too immoderate. The Panama card may not
be the only card the transcontinental rail-
road interests tucked away up their coat
sleeves last December.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
SPANS Only Statesman.

Boston Journal-It is reported from
Madrid that Senior Sagasta is being ell
bowed out of the Spanish Ministry. If
Spain wishes to depose about the only
statesman she has left who enjoys world
wide respect and confidence, no one is
likely TO suffer but herself.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Guests of Mrs. Morris.

DR.. and Mrs Loring Blanchard Mullen,
formerly of this city, but now of New
York, are visiting the latter's mother,
Mrs. Rebecca Burr Morris, at 1915
Riggs Place. Mrs. Mullen will be at
home informally Saturday afternoon,
March %, and will be pleased to see her
friends
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
UNDER. THE CAPITOL DOME.
Mr.. Patterson's Dialectic Difficulties.

Senator Patterson has difficulty with
the word accessory" He had occasion TO
use it frequently during the past week in
the debate on the bill for the protection
of the President, in which he took an
active part.
Senator Patterson is an Trshman, and
at times slight brogue crops into his
speech. The other day he began a SEN
tence with the statement that a man who
should advise the killing of the Presi-
dent, If the advice were followed,
might be considered an accessory before
the fact. and he placed the accent on the
third syllable. Later in the same SEN
tence he had occasion to use the same
word again, and he pronounced it this
time in the English fashion.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
No Cause for Tears.

Brooklyn Citizen-If the greedy and
heartless combination that seized all the
eggs in the country and cold-storaged
them for rise at the opening OF the win
ter, has been caught financially by the
sudden oncoming OF spring, there viii
be no mcUrners at their funeral
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Returned to Her Duties.

office of the District Attorney, who has
been Ill for several days, is out again.
She was at her desk in the City Hall yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Laid Up for Repairs.

has had sad twist given it recently in
the United States. German grammarians
and photographers will have TO put it in
shane again
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Off for Three Weeks Visit.

Mrs. Frank X. Raymond and her daugh-
tiers, Misses Ethel and Loretta Raymond.
have gone to Cambridge. Ohio. They will
visit Mrs. Raymonds mother for two or
three weeks.
The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Changed Field of Labor.

Mr.. F. ]. Lung, OF North Takoma, has
gone to Bellaire. Ohio, to enter the en-
plcy of Rosser e Castoe. general con-
tractors, OF that place.