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The Washington times., 1902-07-18
JAPAN'S ARMY.

The Japanese army is equipped
organized. and drilled like Eu-
Iopean army. and many of its Off
GERS have received their education
in European countries. says an ex-
change. Conscription was introduced.
into Japan in 1874 and the regula-
tions now in force were adopted in 1888.
Every male citizen between the ages of
seventeen and forty years owes military
service. which is given three years in the
active army, four years in the first re-
serve, five years in the territorial army.
and eleven years in the national army or
the second reserve. For the year 1901
02 the budget provides for thirteen diyi-
sions of twenty-four brigades of infan-
try, each brigade composed of two regi-
ments of three battalions each. The cav
airy comprises seventeen regiments or
ifty-one squadrons. The artillery has
nineteen regiments or III field and
mountain batteries. The engineers have
at present twerty-eight companies, ami
will soon have thirty-nine. The army
service corps las thirteen battalions of
TWO companies, with one Dattallon three
companiesJ of railway troops and one
battalion (three companies) of telegraph
troops. Besides the thirteen divisions
of infantry there are three regiments of
coast guards and two battalions of foot
artillery and specia, brigade of four
battalions of infantry. cavalry, artillery,
and engineers (the Yesso brigade). The
aggregate is SIG officers AMI 1875. .533 men
on a peace footing The war strength is
392. .220 men and les guns. the reserves
excluded When it !s remembered that
recent campa ems have showr the jap
anesc army to be of frst-rate quality
1t is obvious that the military power of
the new nation OF the Pacific is formida
lie.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
THE PUNISHMENT OF GENERAL SMITH.

President Roosevelt has disposed of the of Gen. Jacob Smith
General Smith rendered the the
than decades and betows
call for. AT the he declares
udous procedure of General Smith the Philippines has destroyed his
further of The
his retirement
pursuing expressed by
General Chafee the tt the verdict rendered by the
declaration that officer will be upheld by the Administration
of guide
of the United States.
approbacn friend of General Smith
the other hand ruuy
that President Roosevelt doing all his defend
He
of the findings of the Smith martial his former
regarding exceptional haps and difficulties under which sol
Philippines have conducted their but he has also
up the standard by which they governed
under the exasperang conditions.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
The INSTRUCTED Conscience of
wv Some Folk Prcks Them Badly
~ y ~ . Comfortable When Something Bad
is Likely to Occur.
BY L. l..

who kept of his for given
then reviewed The record how these
looked developments He said that cf all
the INDUCED himself several only
twoha any substantial basis and these trivial
experiment might be good for other folk to
suppose that did single human
of has done amount OF HARM
place. there is the tine spent this uncomfortable
been recreation, actual
work.
is the vitality lost by it, which is often than
the of the worry properly applied
Third any least there the discomfort caused
the recital of the persons to other people
of enough affairs and
perpeyies and ge of negbo without troubling
something which would be uncomfortable if
happen which has happened and
habit worrying which be easily developed and
easily checked if taken 1t good pan when
possibility of evil to consider first whether anything
the and if do it. If there
nothing but then the duty of reasonable
put worry resouey aside and think the pasanes the
absorbing topic within reach.
folk pricks them badly if they
themselves be comfortable when something bad likely to
readjustmen that will fit the
and prick in the wrong place
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
LARGER PLANS FOR SUMMER OUTINGS.
By JOHN sLEMAN J Secretary Committee

The response to the appeal for funds with which
to provide rides for children and mothers during
the heated term has been spontaneous and generous
to establish beyond ali question the attitude Of the
people of city toward such a movement. Already
hundreds Of dollars have been contributed and by
means of the fund large number of afternoon and
evening rides and day outings have been provided
The benecent effect of this effort upon those who
give well upon those whose lives are upfted in
spirit and strengthened in body by the cheering IN
fuence of the fresh air and change of scene has in
evtably suggested possible developments and enlarge
ments which would result even greater pleasure and
benefit.
Fresh air work." as it is commonly termed, is de-
veoped most deliberately in other cities 1t includes
in addition to rides provision for carriage rides
for invaids and aged people day outings of various
kinds, the placing of children for week two weeks
in homes in the country and the establishment ofs
SIMMER outing homes and camps, administered by
paid and volunteer workers.
1t is entirely within the range Of possibility that
all of these feat Of general plan may be put
into actual operation here ty of representa-
tive committee of citizens acting in conjunction with
the Associated Charities.
While it is hardly likely that the field of effort
above outlined could be covered this season. it is
rey practicable that addition the rides and
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Castles in the Air.

f"If you want to know what a man
is, examine his castles in the air.
Spectator, May II, 1901
Where Is my castle in the air,
My true selfs home and palace fair?
Its towers high-built in land of cloud,
With dream wrought pageantry en-
dowed.
| a place of moon-enchanted air
With glistening spires and turrets.
where
With magic spell the orbed queen
weaves warp and woof of shade and
sheen.
And brimming stars spill from the sky
The Jewels of their galaxy?
| Or is't a nlace IF mess grown walis
Where sad sweet memory.recalls
The deeds OF other spacious days
Far past, yet ringing with mems praise!
Or upland cot In some far dale?
Or where in deep sequestered vale
twilight bower. meath forest trees,
Drowsy with hum of honey bees,
Tempts men to sleep and dream away
The languorous length of summer day?
Or is't amcng the thvcagirE foet
OF crowding multitudes. the street
Resembling loud to drum a1d fife,
The trumpet's blare, the changing strife.
And peoples voice acclaiming far
Some mighty victor from the war?
All. no, ah. no, my true home there.
Where my glad spirit debonair
Can range, from vain temptations free,
To list diviner melody:
The songs of life and love and truth.
Of child's romance, of manhood's ruth,
OF quiet joys and simple ways.
The dear wife's smile, the good friends
praise;
The laugh at ills by Fortune sent.
The scorn of cynic argument.
How wiles expedient may redress
The balance Of the More and Less,
Forgetful that to dare and fail
Is better than TO win and quail.
Nay. this my ch;efest lim and mark
To be myself; then days nay dark.
My souls at peace. ny heavens all
light.
Afar or near, at noon, at night.
Hap then what WILL or veal or woe.
Conscience will crown me, anil ], SO,
King of myself. snail eve.ywEe.a
Be my own home and palace fair.
Charles W. Stubs, in London Spec
tator
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Republican Campaign to Begin.

"As soon as Chairman Babcock re-
turns from Wisconsin," said Mr.. F. B
Lyon, of New York at the New Willard
yesterday, we will open campaign
headquarters and settle down to work
Our principal headquarters will be II
Chicago, but we will also have plenty
to keep us busy in the East"
Mr.. Lyon says the Republicans were
never better organized than now. and
that as the country is prosperous ant
a plenty of work, there can be no rea-
son for change in the political com
plexion of the House.
81 am quite confident" said Mr.. Lyon.
that the Republicans will not only re-
tain their present majority in the House
but We will make number OF gains in
the West and East"
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
VENICE Crumbng of the Queen City of the
VII -Adriatio Recalls an Ancient Prophecy
BY FREDERICK V. COLLINS.

that, like huge serpent, envelops the
city in its winding folds, and it is pre-
dicted will one day claim her as its
own.
The almost unearthly charm of
Venice by moonlight has often been
described, nowhere more exquisi.ely
than in Byron's "Childe Harold" !"
Decay is hidden, and the mind of the
traveller. as he winds i'll and out among
the waterv Iebyrinths in his gondola,
may picture Venice in her glory, while
her desolatiOn. softened and subdued.
appeals to him with an unuttcrable
pathoS Here, in these moldering pal
aces, dwelt noble patrons of art and
learning. Eeneath the same moon
that sheds its kindly light upon the
scene, what joyous revelry echoed
along the canals. making night musi-
cal with mirtb sad melody.
Where are these voices now? Where
the ponderous vessels that once dark
cned the broad harbor, and that ''have
no shadow now upon the water or the
earth ?"
After all. is it not time that Venice
should. i'll accordance with ancient
prophecy. as with modern warning
fade away completely7
Then, as legend has it in the ease
of many another city that has met
with similar fate, the boatman at
evening may see her towers and
churches and palaces cleaning far
down beneath the waters that have
closed over her forever.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

day outings the work be extended at cnce to include
the carriage rides for invahds and aged people and to
limited extent the placing of children for week or
more in homes in the country. Some generous offers
of entertainment for children have already been re-
cevcd by the Associated Charities from people living
near Washington and additional offers would be most
acceptable. 1t is believed that an effective beginning
may be made in this work without delay.
One of the most practical suggestions to be worked
out IN connection with the day outings eontemplates
the renting of large hnuse, surrounded by spacious
grounds, somewhere on one Of the suburban trolley
hnes this house to be equipped with bathrooms day
nursery, and other facilities and the grounds fitted
up with swings and hamnocks, and provision made
for the outdoor anluscments dear to the childish
heart. To such place hundreds of children and
mothers might b. sent for day at d time at az ex-
pense which would be bagaelle when COM
pared with the healtl-giving pleasure afforded
The writer is net unmindful of the fact that ex-
isting organizations limited way undertaking
work along many of the lines suggested in this article
The Chldren's Country Home, the Bell Home,
various Friendly Societies. and ether organizations
have for years quietly and effectively at work in
the accomplishment of mitch good in these directions.
ment of large proportions which cannot but result in
the strengthening of the work already done and its
extension into fields of opportunity as yet untouched
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

The threatened doom of Venice
means that the worlG may lose a
unique and most beautiful city The
Queen of the Adriatic,' as the city
was christened IL the days of her
power and splendor, has for the past
century or more shown signs Of decay
but even so, she has appealed to poet
and painter as inexpressibly lovely.
Once the great emporium of all that
was rich and elegant i'll merchandise,
her vessels sailed proudly on every
sea. Her navy was instrumental in
beating back the Turkish feet at the
time when the Moslem hordes had ad-
vanced before the walls of Vienna
She could boast of a Tasso among
poets, Titan among painters, and a
Palladio among architects.
In her drcam-like beauty she united
the graceful vaearies of the Orient
with the choicest and latest forms of
the Renaissance.
1t seemed as though the countless
riches embosomed in the ocean had
risen, as by ''the stroke of the en-
chanter's wand" from out the deep
and formed Venice. There is in her
aspect something unreal that suggests
the presence of the genius of the sea
in all her buildings and monuments.
The domes of st. Marks, the fairy ar
cades of the Doce's Palace, all the
nmberlcss rich fantasies of the place,
seem less the work of man than crys-
tallizations of the foam Of the sea
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Mr.. Payne on Current Issues.


Representative Serene E. Payne. of
| New York. chairman of the Committee
4 on Ways and Means and Republican
! floor leader OF the House, was at the
Normandie yesterday. Mr.. Payne ex-
pressed himself as well satisfied with
the political outlook from a Republican
standpoint.
THE talk OF Democratic harmony
made by the Democratic floor leader,
Mr. Richardson of Tennessee, few
days before ;he adjournment" said Mr.
Payne. smiling, seems very funny just
now. when such conspicuous Democrats
as Mr. Bryan, Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Cleveland.
and Mr.. Watterson are engaged in a
regular hair-pulling match. But then
we all know what Democratic harmony
is"
Speaking of Cuba, Mr.. Payne re-
marked that the talk of annexation
brought TO mind some of the caucus
speeches Of last spring.
Il told my beet sugar friends at the
time" said Mr. Payne, that they had
better accept the 20 per cent reduction
on Cuban products than force the issue.
for TO reject 1t would hasten annexa-
tion. which would mean free sugar"
Mr.. Payne also remarked that Con-
gress rext winter would pass Cuban
reciprocity measure.
Wh,n asked If the Senate would pass
the House Cuban reciprocity bill or
adopt a special reciprocity treaty. tho
gentleman from New York made no
reply but only smiled
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Democratic Conditions in Ohio.

The Democrats are we'll pleased with
the situation in Ohio" said Represen-
tative Norton Of the Buckeye State. al
the Raleigh last night. "and the indica-
tions are We will more than hold our
own. Notwithstanding the Republican
gerrymander.
The Republicans are all broken up
on the trust issue, and the Cuban reci-
procity question, and they are doing
their best to dodge the issue. We have
good fighting chance in several dis
tricts now represented by Republicans
and believe we will gain one and DOS
sibly two members"
Mr.. Norton is a member of the House
District Committee He takes a lively
interest in all legislation that has for
its object the Improvement of the Ma
tional Capital
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Reaps as He SoWs.

New York Tribune-When a citizen OF
the United States deliberately joins the
army Of an alien country, and fights
against another country with which the
United States is on terms Of peace and
friendship, and then gets captured as d
prisoner of war. and complains 10 the
United States Government that he is not
being treated as well as he thinks he
should be-weIl. the United States Coy
ernment can scarcely be expected to sit
up Of nights and work Itself into nervous
prostration in his behalf.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES

/, the beginning OF the Fifty-eighth Con-
gress.
Il am satisfied with the record we
made during the first session OF the Fiji
ty-seventh Congress" said he, "and
believe our position on the trust ques-
tion and Imperialism will be endorsed
by the people,
Colonel Livingston is here to look
after some matters OF interest to his
constituents.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Aquatic Accomplishments of the Wife and Daughter of
the President Displayed at Oyster Bay.
COL Henry May in New YorkPrince Boris His Way America
Mrs Cushman K. Davis Exchanges Visits With Empress
Eugenie-GeneraI and Mrs. Corbn to Tour Europe.
Mrs. Roosevelt's Aquatic Prowess.

Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roose-
welt are enjoying the water immensely
these days at oyster Bay. The Presi-
dents wife and daughter are wearing
attractive bathing suits, the formers
being OF creamy white mohair. while
Miss Roosevelt looks charming in nat
ty suit of dark blue serge with white
trimmings. Both are expert swimmers.
and are as much at home in the water
as in their cosy apartments at the White
House.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

After a course of life has been decided
upon, after the decisive step has been
taken. there comes to the steadfast man
or woman peace and comfort of which
TIE outsiders have no idea. There may
be an apparent struggle against opposi-
tion. but the firmly taken resolve is like
a breakwater. against which the waves
spend themselves. powerless to disturb
the calm inside.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Exchanged Visits With Empress.

Mrs. Cushman X. Davis. who is now
travelling in Paris, has written to friends
here of two delightful visits she had re-
Gently with exEmpress Eugene. Mrs.
Davis call upon the former Empress
was returned. Mrs. Davis will treasure
some excessively pleasant remembrances
of the distinguished French woman.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
But Mary Is Gone.

Chicago Fost-It is reported that the
net earnings Of mining properties near
Butte have decreased SO. 900. 600 for the
year. But has not Mary said that she
would go back, and viii not her royal
ties continue 10 pile up-unless the
newspapers run short of space? Why
should Butte worry over trifing few
miilionE' loss in mining while it has
Mary?
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Death of Mrs. Patterson.

Friends of Mrs. Thomas NJ. Patter-
son. wife of Senator Patterson OF Col
orado. will be pained tc hear of her
death which occurred at Denver We'd
nesday evening of nervous prostra-
tion. Mrs. Patterson had wide ac-
quaintanco here, anG news of her death
will be received with genuine regret.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Their Chance 10 Peep.

Baltimore Herald-The originator Of
the postal card idea is dead IN Austria.
rot only because he established great
public convenience. but because he has
made many rural postmistresses super
lat!Ycly happy.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Bits Of Philosophy.

We would blame one another less for
what is done if we only knew what is
resisted. How many times it may Dc
after years of heroic resistance which
we are scarcely worthy to praise. and
which being secret could have none Of
tEat recognition which helps and SUB
tains.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
specialties in the Salvation Line.

Atlanta Constitution-The whistling
woman has appeared in New York
church choir. She did her turn during
the offertory. 1t is now in order for
some rival pastor TO introduce the fe-
male high-wire bicycle artistic doing a
stunt between the front gallery and the
pulpit desk. The gospel must be made
att-activet
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Expects a Democratic House

Representative Livingston of Georgia,
the ranking Democrat on the House Ap-
preparation Committee, wac caller at
Democratic headquarters yesterday. At
the Ebbitt last evening Colone- Liv-
lngstor in discussing the poltica. silt
uatior gives IL as his opinion that the
Democrats would elect a majority of the
members OF the House thii fall. ana
that they would organize that body at
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Guests of Lord Upton.

Senator and Mrs. Kearns were the
guests recently at luncheon of Lord
Thomas Upton on board his yacht. Erin,
recently. Senator and Mrs Kearns have
left England and are now in Scotland.
where they VIII remain until late in
November
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
A Perennial Publication.

Providence Journal-Congress adjourn
ed before the Fourth. but the "Congres-
sional Record" still appears. Saturday s
issue contains one speech that was de-
iivered Cor supposed to beJ on April II.
It Is to laugh.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
President to Attend Tennis Tourna-
ment.

The President will in all probability
accept the invitation OF Mr.. Robert D.
Wrenn. formerly tennis champion. and
a member of Troop a of the Rough
Riders, to attend the international ten
mis- tournament 10 be held at Bay Ridge.
n. Y. August 6. /. and s. Mr.. Wrenn
was the Presidents guest at dinner
Wednesday evening
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Impending Gayeties at Newport.

Society at Newport has much TO an
ticipate in the way of gayeties during
the next few weeks, and among the
most important entertainments is the
continental ball, which Mrs. Stuyvesant
Fish will give at Crossways, August %.
The ball promises to be an unusually
brilliant affair. The guests will dress
in the fashion which prevailed at the
time OF George Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Speed the Dayi

Buffalo Express - Eiectriclight rates
have been reduced in New York so that
electricity is nearly as cheap as gas.
Only comparatively few years can pess
before electricity Will generally sup
plant gas.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Prince Boris on His Way to America.

Still another titled foreigner is COM
ing to this country. He is Prince
Boris, of Russia. who sailed Wednesday
from Japan for San Francisco. The
prince will remain in America for some
months
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Russia's Hand in China.

Philadelphia Times-Perhaps Russia
has invited the Boxer" troubles that
are threatened in Manchuria 1t is more
than probable, as the time at which she
agreed to withdraw her troops II all
was quiet is near at hand.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

1t is not always advisable to form
ones conduct en- the experience of even
the wisest; so few lives run in the same
groove. are spent under the same con-
ditions. that there is but one chance
in dozen OF your nearest neignbor's
experience beneftlng you; for expert
ence. after all. sheds its lisht backward.
not ahead.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Perhaps He lust "Cusses."

St. Louis Globe -Democrat-Grover
Cleveland never uses profanity in any
form. This explains his success as
fisherman. but it must place him at a
great disadvantage in dealing with the
attacks from Col. Henry Watterson.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
And the Lids Screwed Down.

Baltimore American - On the theory
that there are no good Indians but dead
Indians, the uprisings in China will ap-
parently not be discontinued until the
Boxers are boxed.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Secretary Cortelyou's Holiday.

Secretary Cortelyou. his wife and fam
lily, and a number of friends spent yes
terday afternoon and evening at Chesa-
peake Beach. The private car of Presi-
dent Mears. the San Juan, met ths
party at Deanwood.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
A Trip to Europe.

General and Mrs. Corbin contemplate
a trip to Europe during the summer.
Before leaving for the other side. how
ever. they will be the guests OF Senator
and Mrs Hanna in Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Baron Kapp- Herr in New York.

Baron Kapp-Herr of the German en-
bassy is now in New York. after spend
ing short time at Newport as the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Germany and Columbia Embrace

st Louis obe-Domocrat-No rupture
can occur between the United States
and Germany 80 long as the Kaiser and
J. P!erpont Morgan continue to hob
cob and ping pong together
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Plenty of Vacant Seats.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune - M
Watterson doesn't, rs yet. see his way
clear 10 hang out the Standing Room
Only" sign in the ranks OF the Wat-Dem-
Pop party.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
To Spend Vacation at Raleigh.

Mr.. A. E. Smith and Mr.. J. c. Curran.
of Capitol Hill. left the city yesterday
for Raleigh. n. c.. where they will spend
several weeks.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Guests of Mrs. Emery.

Mrs. l.. z. Letter was among the din
ner guests of Mrs. ]. ]. Emery We'd
nesday evening at Mrs. Emery's Bar
Harbor cottage.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
TOWN POINTS. POSTAGE PREPAID

EVENING EDITION, one year. SO; six
months. SI.5D; three Innlths, - cents.
Evening ana Sunday. one wear, So; six
months $40; three months, s1.2j.
Morning. Evening, nni undaT. one
year, $40; six months, -; three months
- 30.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Brook-yn's Officers Entertained.

The officers OF the United States
cruiser Brooklyn were entertained a.
luncheon Wednesday by Lord Lands
downe, Englard's foreign secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Mr. Wu's Difficult Problem.

Detroit Tribune-Mr. WI will find it
less difficult to ascertain what his
countrymen need than to convince them
that they need it.