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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16

the fact that the metal used contains less
alloy than our gold coinage.
Yet the material that has so far been
made is so soft and plant that II readily
falls into the most perfect folds
Henry VIII's Gothic Crown.
King Edward Is very partial to the Goth
&c crown. similar to the one worn by Hen
~ VIII. and It Is said that the one which
his Majesty is having made is of this par
ticular design
1t will be noticed from the drawing that
this crown is of a particularly plain de-
sign, consisting of four Gothic arches. sur
mounted on the top by st. Georges cross.
The crowns OF Englands Kings have
varied considerably in the matter of design.
For instance, in the twelfth and thirteenth
centuries. the royal crown Of England was
a jeweled circiet of gold. heightened with
strawberry leaves OF trefoils. sometimes al
ternately large and small
Henry Tvs crown was as. costly as II was
magnificent, the eight strawberry leaves
being alterrated with as many fieurs-de-lis.
the whole alternating with sixteen small
groups of pearls.
The next crown OF distinctly different
design is Henry WIS. though /, is probable
that Henry wore 1t.
Arched With Gold Bands
1t differs from the previous ones in being
arched over with jewe.ed bands OF gold.
closing under a mound ensisned by a cross
patee. while crosses patee are also substi-
tuted for the strawberry leaves. and roses
or fieurs-de-lis for the clusters of pearls.
During the succeeding reigns until the
time OF the Merry Monarch the crown un-
derwent various minor changes OF form.
Sometimes there were three complete
arches. sometimes two; and these were at
first very acute. but afterwards more and
moro depressed.
1t was in 1919 that the crown OF the frs:
Stuart was broken up. That article was
only valued at fl.Ilo though 1t weighed no
fewer than pounds.
From the time % the Merry Monarch TN
til that OF William " the same crown was
used. its form being what is still generally
known in this country as the imperial
crown. being the one IN which the late
Queen Victoria was occasionally erroneous
ly depicted.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16
Beware CT High Chairs.

-
A young lady OF small stature recently tainted at
given her honor 1t then been
OF her feet back
the chair; restricted prolonged
had finally overcome her antiquarian traces
the present mania for high the
OF handsome ranged
along walls for effect but occupied The
and sofas actually used much lower. Furniture
to-day the snowy pieces and
!nutility by spring cushions.
cabinet maker is that in choosing knee
Of psrson standing should he
intends occupy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16
4 Decayed Devil.
!, in International Monthly.

Fred
There marked tendency in cultivated religious
eliminate from Christian teaching the belief in
personal devil; and 1t at least quarter of
rince any action In his behalf by any
of the Anglican clergy. refer incident
which place at Clifton benehced clergyman refused
OF his congregation had publicly
expressed his disbelief In the devil Public opinion in
orthodox circles inclined on the whole the side Of the
and even religious reaconaTies condemned
clergyman for raising awkward point and
sariIy disturbing the peace and unity Of the flock
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16
Guide.s Joke on Din.more.

PnIIadephla
Visitors the Capitol get much
ply their inquiries and away Washington
gardng a very wonderful place indeed. Of the
guides, describing picture in the House end the
Capitol a large of excursonsts said the
day. Representative Dlnsmore descending the
stairway: That ladies' and gentlemen, painted by
Honorable Hugh Dinsmore. of Arkansas. and
fortunate. for the artist coming
down stairs" Mr.. Dns1nore was eyed by the
cursionists with degree Of curiosity that him
hurrying to the OF the House in state great
mental confusion
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16

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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-16

za SATURDAY. MARCH IS. 1902.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
LESSON OF THE MINE DISASTER.

There anticipate that when the investigation into the
fghu Johnown undertaken will be found that this
similar the
the The made by
have already disclosed the fact that of the wretched victims
carried safety lamps but simply naked lights and this IN spite OF the
warnings issued this point As long such reckless disregard
primary rules safety coal mines permitted
of caamites like this may be expected
other States where carried
making the of the safety lamps compulsory
upon These laws supplemented nearly all localities by
the And nearly
disaster involving the explosion of damp has been traced
open light reckless The inevitable conclusion is that
essential rules wilfully disobeyed.
stringent legislation needed Europe explosions
weekly in this rarely heard Of 1t
that there the mining industry under the strict control and
infracion of the that
carrying open lights would be visited with punishment the
offender Besides responsible
which might have been prevented by the exercise of greater vigilance
their part the enforcement of the prescribed rules.
Until similar policy naugrated and enforced this country the
will continue be shocked less regular intervals by
lies
of the legislatures Of the different States.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
THE CASE OF JANE TOPPAN.

likely to go to emotional extremes
ought not to take up nursing for a
business. The very tenderness Of her
feeling. if her emotionalism is mani
Tested in that way, unfits her for tasks
which require GOODNESS, calmness, and
unimpassioned Judgment. Physicians
often say that nurse not of the pa
tents own family is best for him, for
the reason that those of his own
household are so emotional that they
excite him and retard his recovery.
Conceding this temperament to her,
then it would not be at all strange if,
after several coincident fatalities, she
had become possessed of the idea that
she was responsible for the death of
her patients, and said things that
aroused the suspicious of the neigh
bors. This suspicion could not fail to
react upon her mind, and if she had
any predispasition to insanity, that is
certainly the form it would take in the
circumstance At any rate, one
would think the insanity hypothesis
most comfortable for the relatives of
the alleged victims.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
COMMENDABLE PRECAUTlON.

entitled the gratitude of the
temporary occupants hotels ha houses and
buildings people housed large numbers for the stringent
be caused be made with reference their condition
appliances special had this
break of panic resulting from other 1t gratifying to
ppreors all the inspected
ready comply with all the render the buildings under
their charge safe it possible to make them
Where there is such vigilance the part of the authorities and
compliance with their Wishes ungacous suggest
further might be taken insure safety the larger build
the day. The Commissioners have the
hands, they have the fullest authority demand the best
possible construction in the instance they have the to direct
number of people
freproof As nearly human ingenuity
exempfed invention and mechanical skill render build
Of this character safe against the roads of fire. propeos and
compelled make This will the
percance the profits but better this
of life which of money offer compesa
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
THE POLITICAL TREND
IN THE EMPIRE STATE.


New York Roosevelt 1904 Governor Odl will
be reelected this fall.
That York proud of Roosevelt legislator soldier
ernor. and President goes without the saying.
Odcs administration has been unique and business
like praise prova people of
the Empire State.
There will be o opposition Mr. OdeI nomination.
Republican organization of the State of New York
condition than he present time. From present appear
Frank Higgins of Oean will be nominated for ie
Mr. Higgins and has been Senator from
years. and chairman of the finance
Higgins like Governor Odel business
and Il of large wealth
conceded ka tie will be Republican, and, Of
course reelection of Senator Thomas Pa the
of the United States
administration of Odel been
like that attempt of Democratic politicians
the Of the low State by representing that it
that the etravagany governed evidently doomed
failure Certain party persist mang facts and
Juggling figures and few voters be affected thereby but when
newspapers expose the injustice of the and in
newspapers anaze the States completely
Republican financial will be impossible make
hadway with based misrepresentation of this
administrations expenditures
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Delightful Mexican Climate.

THE Mexicans are endeavoring to
make their national capital one of the
most beautiful cities in the world" said
Mr.. E. H Field at the Arlington last
night.
Il spent the entire month of June in
the City of Mexico. and the weather was
pleasant and agreeable. The improve
ments are substantial. and such rs will
beautify the city. but they are being
made. it seems TO me. out of proportion
with other developments.
II do not mean to say that both the
City of Mexico and Mexico are not pro-
crossing materially. and the city Is
abundantly able financially to make
these improvements. but there are other
things the municipality needs as well as
beautiful boulevards and parks and
driveways. 1t needs hospitals and other
such institutions fully as much Again.
there are being built handsome artifi-
cial ponds and lakes in the parks. while
the poorer people of the city lack an
adequate water supply in their homes.
However. | suppose these things viii
come later. At any rate. these public
improvements are changing the City or
Mexico into q beautiful capital.
Many people are wondering what viii
happen TO Mexico when the hand OF
Diaz, which has guided its destiny for SO
long, is released. His administration OF
the affairs OF Mexico, his knowledge of
details, his force and influence in every
branch of the government. both national
and municipal. are simply wonderful 1t
is current opinion in Mexico today that
he will be succeeded by NJ. Limantour.
the present minister of finance. or Gen.
eral Reyes. the minister of war. both OF
whom have been In training for the Of
fee OF president for a number of years,
and may be regarded as understudies to
President Diaz NJ. Limantour is re-
garded as the more probable Of tha
two."
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
Coronation Date Alters Plans.

The announcement that the corona
tion of King Edward VII will occur
August has compelled nearly all the
members of London's social set 20
change their plans for the season.
Trips to the continent and country
have been abandoned and the season has
likewise been heightened to that date.
That the ceremonies will be neeessari.
ly simple has been thoroughly under
stood ever since it was definitely an
nounced that the ing would recover.
but still the entertainments continue
and London is in 4 whIrl OF gayety.
Many Americans who had concluded to
return to this country have changed
their plans and will now remain abroad
until after the King is crowned.
The American court at the recent
charity bazaar is still the subject OF
conversation in London. Never before
has the American woman played such
conspicuous part in the social affairs
of the English capital. She has out
shone the women of other countries
and the English aristocracy bows TO
her
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
Hot Weather Wishes.

How We long for polar pleasure,
And for regions filed with ice:
Where it's cool and all is leisure
And the ieeman gets no price;
On polar expedition
We would very cheerful go,
And discuss our cool condition
With a native Eskimo.
For with makeshifts are We sated;
Such as near blaring band.
In a mock refrigerated
With paimieaf in our hand;
Or aboard whizzirg trolley,
Or a-sailing down the bay,
Where the coy maids throw the jolly
And the waltz song brings dismay.
Oh, for lazy exultation
With an iced drink by our side.
Reading Polar Explorations"
With a 'lectric fan allied;
And indite the verse We cater
And sad jokes about the heat,
Perched on cool refrigerator,
Philosophical and sweet.
Baltimore Herald
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
SOME IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS
OF THE FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS-


of far reaching influence is step in the right
direction. The Philippines came into our possession
by purchase, conquest and treaty the result of the
with Spain 1t is the duty of the United States
to for the people in those islands And it is the
policy of the Administration. it that of the la
mented Mckinley, in the interest of civilization ed-
cation. and advancement of the Filipinos to assist
them in every way we can. That is of the OBJ
jects of the Philippine bill.
The Filipinos not at this time capable of self
government. The legislation ON this subject by Con-
gress has made it possible to educate them to point
to fit them for self government in the future 1t is
the duty of the United States to care for them, and
we will continue to do This policy is in keeping
with the wishes of the people of the country.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
NOBLE BUT IMPOLITE.


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The Washington times., 1902-07-14
HAS AMERICAN COOKERY
AFFECTED AMERICAN CHARACTER ?
By LINDA HULL LARNED,
President National Household Economic Association.

China. Japan, Mexico. Holland. and Hun
gary are furnished and modified to meet
the demands of the noyelty-hunting
American. while in Paris and London
American cookery is only patronized by
those whom we call our travelling pro-
vincials.
But II the character of people de-
pends upon its health. then food is
surely at the bottom of it all: for there
can be no wholesomeness of body with
out wise selection of wholesome food.
We are apt to wonder why the sturdy
characteristics of our pilgrim ancestors
have not descended to this generation;
but If we do not eat the same kind of
how can we expect to be the same kind
OF people?
Hard work seems to be distasteful to
the majority OF us; for the only thing
that is worth being strenuous about is
amusement or ambition. while those who
are obliged to be wage earners become
lazy as they become Americanized.
San Francisco householder whose
"housemaids" were all China boys as
sured me that as long as they ate rice
and mice and slept in boxes they were
skillful and Industrious; but as soon as
they adopted American food and Ameri-
can ways they became addicted to what
is called on the Pacific slope. ''the rest
cure habit"
II food really does affect the charac-
ter 1t will be interesting to watch the
result of the beef trust.
Abstinence from red meat may take
away so much of our energy that we
may be forced to find cheap substi-
tute. Perhaps 1t is a blessing in dis
guise, and will set our homemakers and
food providers to thinking seriously.
1t is pity that the recipe OF How
to feed boys" by Mrs. Roosevelt. could
not be disseminated throughout our
country, for certainly our President Is
a magnificent type Of the best speci-
men of American character, and his
mother was most successful in bringing
up boys.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14

This is a question that no merely su-
swer; for the recognition of type de-
pends almost entirely upon the point of
view of the critic. The American peo-
pie is the most cosmopolitan of all races,
as the entire civilized world is repre-
scented in its population; therefore the
difficulty in forming an opinion.
The statement. however. that pecu-
liarlties in food selection are the effect
of racial idiosyncrasies has always
found credence among sociologists and
other students of human nature; conse-
quently the conglomeration of types
which forms the well rounded American
character may be. due to the enormous
variety of food stuffs which seem to be
welcome to the American palante.
In the amalgamatiou Of races. how
ever. it has been found that the con-
duct OF the household does not readily
succumb to the influences of that CO.
operative environment which Jane
Adams calls Social Democracy" and
that the food is the last thing to go
For instance. the Chinaman rolls up his
queue and tucks in his shirt long be
fore he eschews his chopsticks; and the
Jew becomes an American citizen just
as soon as the law allows. but he clings
long and religiously TO his Kosher
cooking. And yet the real American is
most yenturesome and acquisitive in his
efforts to secure nourishment for his
often overworked body.
The farther away we get from our
foreign ancestors the more willing we
seem to be 10 try anything and every
thing that is suggested. and the more
peculiar it is the more eager we are 10
investigate. until everything that is not
positively obnoxious becomes in time
adapted to the American palate. For
eign restaurants flourish in every
American city. not so much for the bene-
fit Of the foreign element as for the
curious and foolhardy American.
In our cosmopolitan centers like New
York, Chicago. and San Francisco, the
typical foods OF France, Germany, Italy,
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
The River of Rest.
BY JOAQUIN MILLER.

A beautiful stream is the River of Rest;
The still, wide waters sweep clear and
cold.
A tall mast crosses a star in the West,
A white sail CLEANS in the West
worlds gold;
1t leans to the ..-oT1e of the River Of
Rest
The lined shore of the River of Rest.
The boatman rises, he reaches a hand.
He knows you well. he will steer you
true,
And far, so far. from all ills upon land.
From hates, from fates, that pursue
and pursue,
Far over the lily-lined River of Rest
Dear. mystical, magical River of Rest.
A storied, sweet stream is the River of
Rest:
The souls of all time keep its ultimate
shore;
And Journey you East or journey you
West,
Unwilling. or willing. sure footed or
sore,
You surely will come to this River of
Rest
This beautiful. beautiful River Of Rest.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14

Among the most important measures passed dur
ing the first session of the Ffty-seventh Congress
the act authorizing the construction of 18th
mian canal This subject has been before the county
for fifty years, and at last to have the canal.
1t is necessity in the interest of growing trade
l voted for the Nicaraguan route because l always
favored it. and it is shorter We have talked for an
isthmian canal for many years, and now at last
labors to be crowned with success. The country
wanted the canal and Congress responded.
Another of vast Importance the bill
providing for the reclamation of the arid lands of
the country. This work will have an appreciable eff
feet in developing the desert land States, and will
have beneficial influence on the entire country.
The Philippine civil government bill, another
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
A Romantic Marriage.

A pretty romance has just come to
the notice of the public in the announce
ment of the marriage year ago of
Wolcott lie Claire Beard, son OF the
famous animal painter. and Miss Gwen
dolin Smythe Tyson. OF New York.
Young Mr.. Beard received an appoint
ment for duty in the Philippines from
Secretary Hay, who is an intimate friend
of his family. and sailed year ago last
June for his new post. Mr.. Beard and
Miss Tyson had been engaged for some
time. and they concluded to have the
ceremony performed before the former
sailed.
Mrs. Beard is On her way to San
Francisco. from which point she will
sail for the Philippines. to Join her hus-
band. who is giving an excellent account
OF himself as supervisor OF Tarlac prov
iuce.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14

In an article on the case of Jane
Toppan. a writer in american Medi-
cine" says that it is by no means GER
tain that her confession of having
committed thirty-one murders is
true. This is at least an admissible
view of the case, and one which has
doubtless presented itself to many
people.
Of course. the woman said that she
was not insane; but was there ever a
lunatic who would admit that he was,
or who could see that the Pigments of
his Imagination were not solid facts ?
1t is also to be noted that III none ex-
cept recent cases has any evidence
been forthcoming TO show that she
committed all these murders, nor, OBJ
viously, was she ever suspected of
anything OF the kind.
One thing is certain, Miss Toppan
was of a temperament not fitted for
nursing. To have made this confes-
sion, whether true or untrue, she must
have been either criminally abnormal
or exceedingly hysterical. a woman
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Summer Plans of Londons Social Set Altered by An
nouncement Setting Coronation Date
Bishop Married Mrs Stokes English Women
Winning LaurelS Sailors Dinner to Mrs Astor, Given
by Mrs Stuyvesant Fsh-A Romantic Marriage
Senator Clark Going to Europe.

Senator Clark will make short trip
to Europe this summer.
Much regret is being expressed here
that the Senator is not going to build a
house on the site of the old Stewart
Castle, which he purchased some time
ago. 1t was thought that another hand
some residence would be added to the
number already in the vicinity of Du-
pont Circle.
Senator Clark is just having the fin-
ishing touches put to his new home in
New York, and declares that to be the
cnly residence which he means to build
outside Montana
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
For Congressional Honors..

Mr.. W. Tyler Page, OF Cecil county,
nd. is at the Metropolitan. Mr.. Page
is clerk to the House Committee on hc-
counts His friends have entered him
in the Congressional race in the Sec
ond Maryland district. now represented
by Representative Blakeney.
There are quite q number of as
pirants for Congressional honors,' said
Mr.. Page yesterday. 'and the indica-
tions are the contest will be exceedingly
lively. Ny friends want me to make
the race, and l have assurance of sub
stant!al support from most OF the dis
trict leaders,"
Mr.. Page entered the House of Rep
resentatives twenty years ago as a
page. and he has been connected with
the popular branch of Congress ever
since He is thoroughly familiar with
the duties of Il Congressman.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
Talent Gone to Waste.

Chicago Chronlcle-And now comes
the news from Boston Wa Seattle that
the elusive and homicidal Mr.. Tracy is
insane. There is not only much method
in the madness OF Mr.. Tracy. but more
than a little tactical talent. The man
who has forethought to supply himself
with red pepper with which 10 kill the
scent the bloodhounds are following is
a lunatic who would have done well in
sther walks OF life than burglary.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
Democrats Sanguine.

In my judgment. based on informa-
tion received at Democratic headquar-
ters. we will elect a majority of the
next House." remarked Representative
Adolph Myer, of Louisiana, at the E5-
bitt yesterday.
Il believe We will make number OF
gains. not only in the East. but also
IN the West. The Republicans have
carried the House in four consecutive
Congressional elections. and l do not
believe they can win again this fall. We
are satisfied with our record made dur
ing the recent session, and l believe we
will be indorsed by the people"
Representative Myer is the ranking
Democrat in the House Committee on
Naval Affairs, and should the next
House be Democratic he would undoubt-
edly ne appointed chairman OF that COM
rlittee.
The Washington times., 1902-07-14
Long Branch Amusements.

An interesting announcement relative
TO the entertainments at Long Branch
is that OF Wild West show and bur-
lesque circus, which will be held en- the
Hollywood Grounds OF the Horse Show
Association.
The principal feature will be the Sec
ond Troop of the New Jersey Cavalry.
from Red Band, commanded by Capt.
Edward Field. There will be night at
tack by Indians on stage coach. the
occupant OF which will be Gov. Franklin
Murphy.
Among the Washington people regis
tered at the several hotels at Long
Branch are Mrs. r C. Clark. Mr.. S. L.
Allen. Mr. D. X. Arnold, and Mr.. A. P.
:. Cummings.