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The Washington times., 1902-08-09
HOW TO APPLY THEOSOPHY
TO EVERYDAY LIFE


nature. Before the worlds wrongs can
nature and gain mastery over that low
er self. 1t is toward the realization of
this that Theosophy is ever aiming. But
every man is aware that he has faults.
you say?
Possibly. but he spends his time and
strength in tryingSto hide and to cover
those faults, instead of openly recogniz-
ing and fighting them. Every secret
habit, however artfully it may be hid
den and denied. eats out the life, says
the practical Theosophist.
Bravely acknowledge your faults and
gain power to master them by mastering
those despised details of daily life. Re
member how truly a mans character is
shown by the way in which he keeps his
person and his house. Is everything
that is out Of sight In your house,
wonder, as clean and sweet and spotless
as those things you intend your neigh
Dor to see?
When you get home, look around you
look around the closets and dark cor
rers and see If there are not many
places into which you would rather your
neigtbor did not intrude, and then ap-
ply that same inspection TO your charac-
ter. Then you will find you are com
menciny to be a practica! TbeOsophist.
And when you have become practical
Theosophist you will remember that
your body should be the servant. not the
master. and that as such it should be
wisely cared for, but not pampered. that
ii should be strong and fit and pure. fit
dwelling house for the soul.
That is what our children are learn
ing at Point Iona; that is the mystery
they are solving. II we, too, had had
these opportunities when we were chill
dren, should we not be different peo-
pie now and would not the world be
different place to US? Today, instead o.:
sitting here, weighed down by the cir
cumstances OF our lives, slaves to the
habits and conditions We have not
known how to face, and which the pres
ent day accepted teachings have utterly
failed to eliminate and to uproot, We
should have been clean and well physi-
cally. strong mentally, and conscious Of
the soul-life within.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
AMERICANS LEAD IN THE
ART OF SHORTHAND REPORTING.
BY HERMAN H. pECHIN senogaphe House Representatives

As tie stenoerapher of the English proceedings,
l really did not need the two assistants that the
Mexican government literally furnished me.
The system of check note taking-wi no
facilities in the way of talking machines prevails
in most of the countries of the wcrld
In tie Behring Sea arbitration tribunal, wIsieli
met in Brussels several years ago. the stenogra2her
Of the proceedings in English, from the United
States, well-known Washington man. amused
well Interested TO observe the method of
porting the proceedings that took place in French.
Each French reporter took cue-mnute turn" and.
after his Minute up. and he was relieved by
other minute man. he proceeded to write cut his
own notes in long hand As have suggested, it
is something that should be generally known that
the AuleIcan shorthand reporter stands at the head
of his pra.ession with Tie EngiishHan good see
ond and the ct Countries of tie word good
ways behind.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

In shorthand reporting. as in nearly every
other art, America is ahead of other nations. Even
England, which the cradle of the present
batlm reporting system generally used, and which
has stenographc reporters in speed and ability
equal to men. is away behind us in adopting
the aborsavng devices which we find so essential for
getting out transcript; and in most of the other
countries of the world the art has not received the
attention its importance demands. and is in state
of more or less imperfect development
One illustration will he interesting. In the Pan
American Congress, which convened in the City of
Mexico last October, and sat several months. there
six Mexican stenographers who reported the
proceedings that took place in Spanish. They all
took notes at the same time. and at the end OF the
days session in conference and. after argument,
settled what said, in case of any variation Ill
their notes, and then each reporter wrote ont him
self the typewriter portion of the proceedings.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
A NEW STYLE
IN MANNERS.
"Instead of looking bored
and acting critical, people are
exerting themselves to appear
pleased and interested, and to
speak kindly of others"
BY L. l..

There is said be fashion conversation this
Instead of looking bored and acting critical people exeng
appear pleased speak kindly of
picturesque and amusing development, for
fashionable folk who the habit of
speaking find it difficult change all in a
the fashion several and all of them
charity One that the blase critical
attitude far that change, and
changes this the other extreme
that good many rich persons getting
cy whose and might easily be criticised
only safety does wish offend these useful mil
ionaires lies IL a charitable attitude.
Whatever may have caused the mode has its coed points
Society will considerably comfortable for while because of
it, especially the youthful and unintiated 1t charming when
kind else when hears nothing but
agreeable things said absent Very possibly
blossom unexpected that the
boredom removed from their immediate Surroundings
this Immediately apparent than
For thing there be universal kindly speaking
insncey and when this is discovered
poison the pretty speeches which hear aferwar
For another thing. skfu society danes understand perfectly
malicious thing the guise of compliment ard
that But all the the
idea is a good
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
ChanberlaiR's Habits.

Seeing that Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain has the reputation OF never
walking yard II he can find the
means of driving. it is scarcely sur
prising that he should. for once.
have met with a cab accident.
The colonial secretary. who re-
Gently celebrated his 66th ami
versary of his birth. is. of course.
the subject of many amusing stories.
1t is related that he was one day
engaged in conversation with
friend in a well-known London ho-
tel. when a young man approached
him.
May l speak with you moment.
Mr.. Chamberlain? he asked.
Certainly" was the ready re-
ply, as the politician rose from his
seat
81 cannot say 1t here" said the
young man. glancing nervously
around.
Mr. Chamberlain looked sharply
at him, and then, his severity soft
ening into pity for the mans sim
plicity. said: Follow me!"
Safely arrived in a dark and cur
taired corner of the hotel. the CO.
lonal secretary asked what his in
tervlewer wanted.
II am on the staff OF the
newspaper" was the reply. Can you
tell me what you think of the South
African situatlon?'
After a hurried glance around to
make sure there were no eavesdrop-
pers. Mr.. Chamberlain whispered in
to the young mans ear: MY friend.
l don't know anything about It,
London Express.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

One often hears the complaint that
Theosophy is not practical thing. but,
ask you. how can a power that so
alters every life that it touches for the
good be otherwise than practical?
That which can enter the life to SO
completely alter ii cannot be the incom-
prehensible, mystical thing that some
people would have you believe The
osophy is.
Not until | became student at Iona
Homestead did l know what practical
life meant My first observation was
how much their work held everyone.
both old and young-and, yes. eXen the
children. They were all engrossed in it,,
down to the smallest detail. | thought
OF all other places and other people that
/ knew, and never had | seen anything
like this before.
As rule, men so dread and despise
the little burdens of life. and make such
toll of avoiding the smaller RESPONSE
billties. that those little details assume
gigantic PROPORTIONS, and weigh upon
their lives.
1t was not for some little time-not
until / had shared in the work and life
of those who are making Theosophy
practical-that understood the signifl-
cance of the work and saw how its work
ers are repaid by truer appreciation Of
life.
You see. it is part Of our method to
get over the difficulty in quite another
way-for we master-the small obstacles,
and in so doing learn TO overcome our
own weakness. There is nothing so
small but that. it is worth our while
thoroughly to master 1t. And there is
no fault in your character so insiglif1-
cant but what it may trip you up. And
there Is no evil so small but 1t is a men
ace TO humanity. All down through his
tory we see how men and nations have
been wrecked because OF little tempta-
tions and dangers that were passed b
unheeded.
In every man there is divine soul
trying to express itself. irving to bring
him to recognize the higher life, but at
every turn this soul Is thwarted. stifled
by the uncontrolled. unmanageable lower
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
AS TO DIAGONAL OATHS.

paper
in
o a has 10
off
how highly prnced he such
whitaker" Jimmy
philosophizing
Logically,
Still it should
either
friend because he will
that Of The o be
be
sta hat for 'Therewith" Is "Dam.'
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
A SIGNIFICANT MESSAGE.

Paradoxca the seventh Edward of England
creasng his reputation democrat and his
essentially simple quite
people, deserves live long after famboyan
disappeared The appreciation of
face The socou feeling for those who suffered through the
of the crowning
recognition of the poetic truth that divinity
mems be they kings indicates
thought thnkfun Providence for the paring of life
be made useful millions of human beings that has
adjusting which deal all civilization
and to Heterogeneous people in particular.
realizes
be ornamental. He shows by offering thanks for the
of strength perform the duties that devo him
the Of a
Edwards have been of misfortune The
been legacy of bad luck Every Bon of the caber will
seventh Edward ouved the the
will such suppcatn with the vor he did those for
the life of his sovereign.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
A METROPOLITAN CRISIS

New Workers well be apprenv because of the elevated
railroad The threat that metropolitan transit
artery 1t
would partial paralysis for Americas foremost city
Rapid complete is almost essential the
metropolis transportation millions their of
territory envoning proper
problem for especially the remarkable
growth prodgous work under way,
the shape of the subway add the facilities for urban travel The
present lines, in full operation, inadequate
Taking things consideration will be easy appre
would if the left their and the el
waited system unable their
would
workers. with danger human life from the congestion of
inevitable both and employees
would speedily mount into the millions.
of the probabilities of elevated railroad
STRIKE be hoped that the going of the will be
prevented.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Outlook in Maine and North Carolina.

Representative Spencer Blackburn OF
North ,Csrolina, who has been visiting
friends In Maine. was al the Raleigh yes
terday en- route for his home in the Tar
Heel State.
The campaign in Maine" said Mr..
Blackburn, &" is just about to open. You
know the election takes place in the Pine
the result is always awaited with deep
interest.
THE Democrats are making an effort
to increase their vote. and | hear the
State is to be invaded by an army of
Democratic spellbinders. I believe. how
ever, that the Republicans will increase
their vote in Maine over that of two
years ago
Referring to North Carolina, Mr.
Blackburn said:
"The business men Of North Carolina
are anything but satisfied with the State
administration. Taxes have been
doubled and the State run into debt 10
the extent OF S453. OG0 since the retire
ment of the Republican administration.
The business interests of the State do
Lot like this. and | take il the business
men will so express themselves at the
ballot box next November.
Another thing that will help the Re-
publican party in the State: The Demo-
Gratis In their State platform reafiirmec
the Kansas City platform. The con-
servative people of the State do not
relish the Kansas City vagaries."
Mr.. Blackburn called attention to the
fact that President Mckinley carried
his district by 72s over Bryan two years
ago. And since then" added Mr.,
Blackburn, there is every reason TO be-
Iieye that the business men are stronger
than ever in the conviction that the Re
publican policy is best FOR the country
Mr.. Blackburn was invited by the Re
publican State Central Committee o,
Maine to make a number of speeches
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
The Engineer.
BY ]. II. X. ADKiN.

Midst maxims' click and rattle.
Quick firers' crack and scream,
Dazed with the lust of battle.
Half blind with smoke and steam,
Men face the flying schrapnel.
And dare the bursting shell,
When every guns shambles.
And all the deck hell.
But pent and Gagged. unknowing
Which way the fight Incline,
| keep my engines going
Beneath the water line.
No praise or blame TO spur me
In this my hour of trial.
| stand and grip the lever.
stand and watch the dial.
| know no battle passion
To set my blood aglow,
/ work in sober fashion.
But if we fail. | know
That boiled. or flayed, or stified.
Or mashed amongst the gear
| die, mere non combatant."
An unknown engineer.
The Spectator
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
The Boys in Olive-Mix.
By JOSH WINK.

1.-THE War Department announces that
hereafter the army will be clad in a
cloth of olive-mix, instead of blue.l
Lay down the pen; pour out the ink,
The songs have all been sung;
The soldier boys not what he was
When you and l we're young.
What poet in the country now
Can rapt attention fix.
With sentimental verses on
The boys in olive mix"
The boys in blue" inspired us all;
So did the boys in gray"
The blue went very we'll with do"
And gray" combined with day"
But now the list of rhyming words
Is down to five or six
No one can thrill his readers with
1.-The boys in olive-mix?''
The poets well may rise in arms,
Both angered and dismayed,
In these commercial days of ours
War has been made a trade,
A thing of balance-sheet and tools.
OF shovels and of picks
Now. who can touch our feelings with
THE boys in olive-mix?"
For blue" we had our through" sBa
true
And who and woo and you
And gray" had May" and ''lay" and
Say
All words in "ay" would do.
But now the soldier-poets must
Turn 10 all sorts of tricks.
And then they'll make failure with
The boys in olive-mix.'
Baltimore American.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Watts-Hogshire Wedding.

A dispatch from Lebanon, Ind, an
nounces the marriage there on Thurs
day of Miss Katharine NJ. Hogshire, OF
that place, to Mr.. George T. Watts,
of Washington. The ceremony was per-
formed at noon by the Rev. A. ]. Frank,
of the Christian Church. at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Mary Hogshire
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts will reside at the
Montgomery apartment house. on North
Capitol and NJ Streets, this city. The
itinerary of their honeymoon trip will
include a tour of the Great Lakes from
Chicago to Buffalo and visits TO points
in New York State and Pennsylvania.
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DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Miss Alice Roosevelt Making Many Friends at Newport,
Where She May Remain Until the President Arrives.
General and Mrs. Corbn Return Home Ceveand-W Sail
for Germany August o-Adma and Mrs. Sclley at Platts
burg-Young Baptists flor Ocean Grove.
Of for Ocean Grove.

A party made up OF about twenty-five
young people of Calvary Baptist Church
left Thursday for Ocean Grove for
two weeks outing. The party included
Mr.. Owen P. Kellar. president-elect OF
the District Christian Endeavor Union,
and Mrs Kellar; DR.. F. A. Swartwout,
ex-treasurer of the union: Mrs. Swart-
won't, Miss Hattie Swartwout, and Miss
Eta Hoskins. adviser of the Intermedi-
ate Christian Endeavor Society. Ozher
Endeavorers who have Joined in the
summer exodus from the city are Miss
Bessie E. Taylor. corresponding secre-
tary of the union; Miss Louie Dals
Leeds. one of the unions vice presi-
DENTS who is in the mountains of Penn
sylvania Miss Alice NJ Meynes, chair
man of the union missionary committee,
who is at Atlantic City. and Miss Flora
johnson, press correspondent of the
union and corresponding secretary of
the Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Congregational Church, who is in
the Maine woods.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Congressional Record Tagging.

Providence Journal-Congress adjourn
ed over month ago. but the Congress
sional Record is still appearing. The
issue dated July 80 contains speech
of Representative Bull setting forth the
claims of Providence for federal build
ing. That speech is dated April 2s.
The Record" is slower than an agri-
cultural monthly. but the speech is in
type in time for Mr.. Bull TO send It
to his constituents before the fall cam
paign.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Believes in Porto Rico's Future.

Mr. w. J. Houghtaling Of Albany, n.
Y. is at the National. Mr.. HouGhtaling
was for several years during the Fifty
second and Flfty-third Congresses, which
were Democratic, reading clerk of the
House of Representatives. He had
powerful voice and could be distinctly
heard In the House corridors when the
doors were open
For several years Mr.. Houghtaling
has been in Porto Rico. The island Is
splendid country. he said last night; one
rich in natural resources. He will re-
main here several days.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Cleveland a Stern Center.

Representative W. W. Skiles of Ohio
was at the Postofice Department yes
terday on Official business. In the lobby
of the Ebbitt House last evening Mr..
Skiles said that the Ohio Republicans
were in excellent shape. and would carry
the State this fall by safe majority.
The storm center, he said. was Cleve
land.
Cincinnati. he said, used to be the
center OF interest during campaign.
but the interest had now been trans
ferred to Cleveland. There was no
doubt, he said, as to the reelection of
Representative Burton. In Mr. Skiles'
opinion the general outlook is favorable
to the Republicans.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Admiral Schley Visits His Son.

Admiral and Mrs. Schley arrived at
Plattsburg Barracks. n. j., yesterday
on a ten days visit to their son, Capt
Thomas F. Schley, of the Twenty
third Infantry. A reception was given
In their honor. Another visitor at Platts-
burg Barracks is Colonel Kitson, of the
British army, who is an attache at the
British: embassy at Washington. He is
on visit to the different army posts in
the country.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
NV Dear CASTOR.

New York Evening Sun-It is inspiring
TO see two young men so much in earn
est in their rivalry to be put up and
knocked down as William A. CASTOR
and Charles s. Hamlin. AS the heavy
weight comedian G. Bradford rounds out
Bay State, how droll il is sometimes!
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Miss Hurdles Summer Plans.

Miss Catherine B. Hurdle, daughter
of Mr.. Thomas T. Hurdle, of TeHiey--
town. is visiting her aunt at Newark.
N j., where she will remain several
weeks, after which she will go to New
York city and also visit several North
ern resorts
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Miss Roosevelt's Stay at Newport.

Miss Alice Roosevelt is making many
friends at Newport, and every day
As no date has been announced for her
departure. it is likely that she will re-
main until the arrival of the President,
AUGUST "a
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
General and Mrs. Corbin Return.

General and Mrs. Corbin, who have
been making a visit to Senator and Mrs.
Hanna, at their home in Cleveland,
have returned to Washington. They
will sail for Europe August 16 to wit
ness the maneuvers of the German army.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Political Nondescript.

Denver Republican-Western theatri-
cal managers are undecided whether to
book the Tom L. Johnson Presidential
boom as comedy or tragedy.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Gen. w. R. Cox in Town.

Gen. William R. Cox. of North Caro-
lima, formerly Secretary OF the United
States Senate. is at the New Willard.
He is here on private business.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
A Misnomer.

Pittsburr e-Telegraph-Agiia
Dulce, the scene of the continuous bat
tie between the Colombian troops and
the insurgents, is seventy-five miles
from Panama, where the hats don't come
from.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES

during the campaign this month, but
owing TO business engagements he was
unable to accept the invitation.
Mr.. Blackburn will not begin the cam
palgn in his district before the first Of
October.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Vacation at Bay Ridge.

Mrs. C. s. Montague and daughter.
Miss Kittie. of Garrett Park, are spend
ing a few weeks at Bay Ridge.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
A Suggestion.

Baltimore American-General Bragg
ought TO be able TO think up something
vivid and interesting TO write to the
home folks, If he were transferred 10
{ Turkey.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Mr.. Moody to Visit Relatives.

The Secretary of the Navy will spend
few days this month with relatives
in Kennebunkport, Me.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
PERSONAL NOTES.

Major F. T Wilson, chief OF the mis-
cellaneous division of the Adjutant Cen
erals office. is home from vacation
spent at Atlantic City.
Rev. John Bowers. pastor of ST. Marks
Lutheran Church. is spending his vaca-
tion with Rev. George S. Bowers, at
Hagerstown, Md
Mr.. Abraham Smith is erecting a
house on the Anger Road, near Ana
costa.
Mr.. Richard A. c. Magruder and Mr..
Brooke Darrell Young. who are making
a trip to the West, will visit Chicago.
Milwaukee, Cincinnati and other large
cities before returning
Mr.. Frank l.. Welles has taken pos
session OF the house at Fort Myer
Heights formerly owned by Mr. C. b..
Wadleigh.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Newcomer and
Mr. and Mrs. p. G. Steile are at En-
metsburg, Md, for a few weeks visit.
Mr.. Fergus f. Allen has returned from
a months outing in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. He has recovered from his
recent illness and has resumed his duties
In the Pension Bureau.
Mr.. Dean Caldwell. of this city. is the
guest OF his aunt. Mrs. c. J. Davis, al
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

SUBSCRIPTION RATES 70 OUT OF
MORNING EDITION, one year, 80: six
months, $3.50; three months, s1.2o.
Morning and sunday, one year, 81: six
months, $3.50; three months. 81. 80.
Sunday edition only, one year. s.: six
months, 81; three months. 50 cents.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Hot So Cruel.

Memphis Commercial Appeal - The
New York Central denies that it has
prohibited kissing at its stations. 1t
has thrown open the gates to the kiss
ers.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne in Boston.

i The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Payne are in Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID
EVENING EDITION. one year. 81: six
months, sI.5O; thres months - cents
Evening ami SUNDAY. one wear. 81; six
months, &2.5O; three months, S1.21.
Morning, Evening. AMI SUNDAY, one
year. $40; six months. s.; three months
$3.50.
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Visiting in Hagerstown.

Miss Ethel Harper is visiting her
cousin Miss Lotta Eader, of Hasers-
town.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

Mr.. Dean Caldwell. of this city. is the
guest of his aunt. Mrs. C. J. Davis, al
Williamsport. Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-08-09

Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Newcomer and
Mr. and Mrs. p. G. Steile are at EN-
metsburg, Md, for a few weeks visit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
MAY END THE STRIKE.

There is strong propability, says the Hartford Times, that the lumber yards will open very soon, possibly Monday morning. This is the natural outcome the dealers say, of the action of the Carpenters and Joiners' union in meeting the situation which resulted from the conference between the Mas ter Builders association, the Carpen- ters' and oiners' union, the Bricklay- CTS and Nasons' union, the lumber dealers and the mediation committee of the Landlords association. The lum- Der dealers virtually demanded that the carpenters bind themselves not to mix up in the controversy between the Team Drivers union and the Dray- mems association, which it is expected will reach continuation July 1.