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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-10-05

officers, but are 70 be distinguished by tha
letters d s." on the collar. veterinary sur
ge0ns likewise are 10 be indicated By the
letters ". s. In silver. replacing the coat
OF arms OF the United States.
When troops are in the field during hot
weather or In a tropical climate. and on
GERS and men do not wear their coats. chew
rons may be worn on the sleeves OF the
flannel shirts by noncommissloned officers
and the ordinary insignia Of rank on the
collars OF similar shirts by commissioned
officers
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-10-05
Arpnment for REPRESENTATION

The efficacy OF reyaccination was strik-
ingly Illustrated a. she Belyidere Hospital.
men who regularly brought supplies 10 the
hospital not one took smallpox. but on
one occasion a substitute who had not been
revacclnated was employed and he prompt
" took the disease
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-10-05

one write for this bookI Behold my dlf-
nculty. The Figaro publishes your picture.
but alasi II does not give your name.
hope that my portrait OF you (ccpiod afser
that In the Figaro viii serve az an address
In America, where without doubt your face
will be recognized Immediately By the
gentlemen OF the Postal Department
hope that you viii have the goodness to
pardon my audacity. Accept. my dear
madam. my respectful salutations-
LEON MONCAPEAU"
Miss Rives sent him copy OF the book
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Religious Belief Of FilipinOs.

The Filipinos will be vastly better OFF
if our well-meaning American people will
let them alone If religious matters" said
Mr.. James H. Threw. of Manila. at the
Arlington.
They are satisfied with the religion
they learned from the spaniards, and It
IS better not to disturb them by sending
missionaries to convert them to other
churches. am not saying this as Cath
Ollie: on the contrary have no connection
with that faith but my statement is based
on my observation Of the people and on
common sense. The Filipinos are not in
any more need OF moral instruction than
the Americans are. and their behavior
will compare favorably with that of the
more highly civilized people.
To force a strange religion on any race
is a great mistake. We are doing well in
the islands and Will AmericaniZe them u
plenty OF time. have more apprehension
OF trouble from the foreign element over
there than from the natives. If any diff
Guilty should come up in the near future,
look for German in the wOodpile and not
a niger The Germans in the Philip
pines hate us cordially, and have never
lost a chance OF showing it. They are
praying that we shall abandon the coun-
try. which they stand ready TO grab the
moment of our REIMBURSEMENT"
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE PROJECT.

Martins proposed amend
limiting the total $5ooto will
Shake
speare well
applies with this undertake
objections have raised quarter
public generally be strongly
avor o it.
The idea bridge which will in its
which shall
the binding together harmony of the warning
irresistible the
received
bodies of and several
the Legislatures of
that the
OF
already q
Republic cherisls this
succeeding Presidents repeatedly
a
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
The Japanese Minister and Nine Takahra Entertain Number
of Prominent Guests at Dinner.
and the Misses Kean Give Honor of Lord and Lady
AIger Gordon Ienox-Mrs Burke Roche, of New York.
Guest of Mr.. and Mrs. De Koven
Mrs. Kaufman's Birthday Dinner.

Thirty guests assembled last evening
at the residence OF Mr.. A. Kaufman, 1872
Yale Street northwest, in honor of the
birthday of Mrs. Kaufman and her twin
sister. Mrs. James Cox of Philadelphia.
The entire house was beautifully deco
rated with palms. smilax, and flowers.
and the tables were set beneath bowers
of softly radiating lights. number of
unique inovations marked the event.
Each guest had received an invitation
especially designed by a well-known local
artist, showing the Glover twins. which
was the maiden name OF the two
hostesses, in their cradle. a few bright
and snappy lines accompanied this Illus
tration.
When the guests went to the dining
table the men found at their places leath-
er pocketbOoks with the same design
as that on the invitations burnt on the
front, and the date of the event. The
ladies received small silver cups bearing
a like Inscription. In addition 10 these
favors little booklets were distributed,
containing a humorous verse which re-
counted the early experiences of the
twins. cover by Paul d. Sullivan,
former Washington artist, contained the
pages of the book each painted by hand
and eXquisitely decorated The Goodman
orchestra, shielded by bank of palms,
discoursed popular and classic airs. and,
at the close of the dinner. the rooms were
cleared for dancing.
Among those present from out of town
were Mr.. and Mrs. H. Knox and Mr.. and
Mrs. James NJ Cox, of Philadelphia; Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs.
]. H. Vendig and Mr.. and Mrs. o. A.
Jones' of New York Among the Wash
ingtonians we're Mr.. ana Mrs. L. J. kauf-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Kaufman, Mr.. and
Mrs. McCauley, Miss B. McCauley. Mr..
and Mrs. d. J. Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Hollander, Mr.. and Mrs William Glow
er, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Hollander. Mr. and
Mrs. A. D. Marks. Mr. and Mrs G. De-
Neal Mr.. Phil King and mother. Mrs. J.
Kaufman Mr.. Milton Kaufman, and Mr..
Carl kaufman.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
A REVERSAL OF JUDGMENT.

As The Times predicted several
of Henry
This change of hitherto entertained will
TO
informed
of the German
this Judgment
a
Prince The
respecting
d
the leading Berlin
sunlight
which
nzedas he of the old iizedc count tries"
This of public
great o people of he
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
INCONSISTENT ANARCHISTS.

Recent Paterson the
a
to be plain intelligent all
business
she be remembered President
in
public, doctrines sutyersive
n
O oil free spec n
an
talk
The police
he talked The
finally the
the eprotec
A willing
o ydenyt their
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
As She Had Lived.

With her bow hand raised drawing from
an ina ginary violin melodies of no tone,
Manila Urso died. The story OF the man
ner of her death was recently told as OBJ
tained from an eyewitness. Her daugh-
ters and several of her friends were be-
side her bed in the New York infrmary
waiting for the end The woman who
had by the touch OF strings charmed two
continents raised herself and stretched
Roe. hurriedly left the room, ran four
blocks. and returned with her mothers
favorite violin. She had come too late.
The eyes of the famous yioliniste were
dimmed by death. The curved head of the
violin slipped from almost pulseless
hands. Then the form from which the life
was passing was slowly raised. The lips
parted in a smile,
"She is playing again" whispered one
who stood near her.
1t seemed as though Camilla Urso again
swept the strings with the touch which
compelled the reedlke notes \ beam of
light fell and rested upon the gray hair
Of the musician. The hand. which trem-
blcd as though it bore the quIvering bow.
was again the hand of the child who de-
cades ago filled the opera house OF a Eu-
ropean city with melody. The woman,
who in fancy swept the strings again. was
the same who had delighted thousands in
all parts OF the world.
It seemed as she played that Camilla
Urso heard the plaudits of the throng.
Tine left hand seemed to touch the head
of the violin. The fingers moved ooedient
to an impulse which could bring harmony
from a thing of wood and give voice to
frightened strings. The bow hand passed
quickly. then slowly. Still playing, still
listening in fancy TO the notes which hu-
man ears could rot hear. Camilla Urso
died The nurses who stood by the bed
went from the room in tears, leaving the
daughters alone with the dead.-Chicago
Journal.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20

For many years have been strongly in favor of
Il constitutional amendment providing for the eiec-
tion of United States by direct o the
people.
My for such action many and varied.
In the first place the rapid growth of public opinion
fayors such amendment, and the viii of the peo-
pie should be needed. Then. again. more than two
third of the various State Legislatures have voiced
the will of the people of those States by declaring
for such amendment.
The evils of the present system of election of
members of the Senate might be briefly stated to he
in my Judgment, follows
First Statesare often deprived of the representa-
tion in the Senate that they entitled to under the
Constitution because of deadocks and wrangles,
where failure elect results. notably in Delaware
which is at present without representation.
Second-It is oftentimes charged in the press
that Legislatures tampered with when election
for Senator is about
Third-Such a change would put out of power
those in the Legislature who temporarily held the
reins against the wishes of the people but who
elect a Senator six years while their terms
only last years.
Fourth--A Senator elected by State Legislature
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
"a Peach of a Town"

II.
Excuse the slang, but l must be par
doned for saying that Aiken, down in the
old Palmetto State is peach OF a
town" remarked Mr.. r. +. Warwick last
evening in the lobby of the New Willard.
Il went down there in the poorest sort
OF health. emaciated and devoid of en-
ergy. In ten weeks / gained twenty-five
pounds through inhalation OF the glorious
ozone of that balmy Southern climate,
and feel like four-year old perpetually
am not roofing for Aiken, but am mere
ly stating the facts as TO its wonderful
recuperative virtues.
But it's glorious place to be in,
whether you go for health or pleasure.
The swell northern colony turns every
day into holiday, and Sunday is the gala
day of the week. It's show to see them.
nearly 100 strong, turn out TO a fox hunt
or a chase after the red deer. Half the
women are in semi masculine costume,
and Lady Mckenzie dons trousers and
boots, and sits man-likc in the saddle, al
picture of health and equestrian grace.
Hon. w. c. Whitney is the good genius
of Aiken He owns thousands of acres of
land in and about the town. and has
magnificent home. Others of the colony
have built costly residences that are fitted
up with every comfort and luxury.
"A few days ago there was fire in the
town that caused suffering TO a good many
people of modest means, Mr. Whitney sent
his check to the mayor the next day for
$1,000 TO be applied to the relief of the
unfortunates. He has been the chief fac
tor in the development of the place. With
its handsome villas, magnificent roads,
and superb climate, no wonder It is be-
coming a great centre of attraction to
people of means. who want to escape the
inhospitable winters of the North"
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME
Greatest Commercial Nation.

Greatest Commercial Nation
In the debate on the river and har-
Dor bill yesterday Representative Lewis.
OF the Third Congressional district Of
Georgia. took occasion to make a few
interesting remarks on the tariff and the
commercial standing OF the United States
MIR Lewis is a member of the Commit
tee on Banking and Currency and is con-
sidered one OF the best posted men on
the political history of the country in the
House.
He stated that the United States is to-
day the greatest commercial nation in
the world. Our exports were s75.00o, 900
more than England's, our greatest COM
petitor, and 1856, ,OOO, 600 more than Ger
many, our next competitor. Our exports
for 1861 were 81. .4S7 900, 900, while our i'm
ports were 1923 900 200, showing a bal
ance in favor OF the United States of
s664 600 600. which was nearly two-thirds
of our bonded Indebtedness.
The United States, he said, occupies the
place England did seventy years ago,
when she wiped out her tariff. MIR. Lewis
made an earnest plea for tariff revision.
pointing out the weak spots in the pres
ent law. Already. he said, three import
ant nations-France, Austria, and Russia
had enacted hostile tariff legislation
against the United States. Ninetenths
OF the trade balance in our favor, he said.
came from the two friendly nations of
England and Germany.
He declared the tariff would be the
ism" in the coming campaign. The
majority in the House knew this. he said,
but were afraid to take the subject up.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
The kish Language.

The Irish League is doing its
best to keep the Irish language
| alive in it's native land, and, ac-
cording to recent reports, is do
ing considerable amount of
| work in that direction. Its object
is not to displace English entirely,
but to make the people of Ire
land bilingual people, like the
Welsh and the Belgians. 1t is
argued that this will not only pre-
serve language of great poetic
beauty and picturesque possibili-
ties, but will tend to greater in
telligence and quickness in the
population.
The most ardent advocates of
the universal use of English must
admit that it is pity that the
other languages of the world
should be suffered to fall into de-
cay if they do not prove them
selves adapted to commercial use.
Of course. in the case of strong
ly established languages like
French and German, which are
spoken by the educated people of
large countries. and have litera-
,ure of their own. there is no
danger of anything of the kind;
nor is it likely that languages
which are spoken by immense
populations of ignorant people
will be superseded by English. at
least not until several generations
of abnormal conditions have
passed. India has been perhaps as
promising field for that sort of
thing as could have been found.
English has been not only the Off
cial language, but the language of
the educated class in that country
for AT least Ii hundred wears; and
yet every Hindu reyerts To the
vernacular as his mother tongue.
however proud he may be of En-
glish as a state language. The
Chinese have never discarded their
own language, nor has the native
african. The languages which are
lost are those of isolated peoples
or tribes which We're once suffi- |
ciently civilized to have poetry
and Legends of their own, but have |
been overpowered by stronger
races. The Gaelic of the High /
lander. the native Irish and !
Welsh languages. and the Polish |
language are examples, and what |
ever can be done to preserve these !
tongues certainly should he done. |
il only for their literary ard his
torical value.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
OF UNIFIED STATES
SENATOR'S BY POPULAR VOTE.
By Hon. W. A. HARIR4ls, senor Senator from Kansas

is really not responsible to any constituency for
those who put him in Office at the expiration -
years, ont of power while he has four additional
years TO serve. if. in fact his term does not begin
with expiration of the Legislature and he has six
years with free rein.
Fifth-More than often. in the election of Scna-
tors by the Legislature a "deadlock' occurs which
lasts for weeks. and naturally the other pressing and
important business of the State suffer
These are, think few of many good reasons
for the adoption of amendment to the Constitu-
tion. In every Congress since have been in the Sen
| have introduced a resolution to that effect, and
have laborcd constantly at least get favorable
port thereon from the committee. but so far without
success ! have such resolution before the
Committee Privileges and Elections of the
and have some hopes that may favorable
report at this session, though ! do not have much
hopes of being able to the necessary two
thirds in the Senate bring about its adoption
by the Senate. The principal opposition comes from
the older Senator's when of these die off retire
the will stand better chance of success In
the meantime, however it is well to keep the subject
the front. and believe that the proposition will
eventually carry.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Apostle of Mormon Church.

At the Raleigh is Mr.. J. II. Smith, one
OF the twelve apostles of the Mormon
Church and a cousin OF Joseph F. Smith
The president OF that church.
Il have not heard said Mr.. Smith, "of
any friction or troubles that have arisen
over any act OF the Mormon people or of
the church authorities. There may have
been some stories published calculated
to arouse and revive Eastern prejudice.
| know that the MOrmons are minding
their own affairs and obeying the laws
of he nation and all declarations to the
contrary are misleading and made for
the purpose of stirring up strife.
I'VE are greatly interested in Utah.
Normuns and Gentiles alike, in the pres
ervation and development of our sugar
Industry. We have seven factories in the
State and they produce enough beet sugar
10 supply the home demand. They give the
farmers a chance to add 10 their revenues
by furnishing d market for their beets.
Ia view Of these conditions the Utah peo-
pie are in full sympathy with those Rep
rosentatives ia Congress who oppose ia
yoring aliens at the expense Of our own
people"
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Much Needed Rain in Texas.

Texas" said Mr. l.. E. Daniel we'll
known citizen of Austin at the Ebbitt,
has recently been blessed with soaking
rains. To people who live in Washing
ton where you have an excess of moisture
and droughts are little known the ankle
ties of the farmer and stockman over he
rain question cannot be appreciated
For many months our State. from Red
River TO the gulf and from the Sabine to
the Rio Grande. has been as dry as a
covered bridge in August TO use the ex-
pressive comparison of Col. Charles Ed
wards, now a local journalist. but for
merly of Texas. II the droughts had held
on much longer the ruin of crops and of
pastures was a sure result. But finally
the noodgates of the skies let down the
rain, and so our citizens are breathing
easily.
Rainfall is the salvation OF our coun
try. and if we only had the regular sea
sons of this part of the United States we
would grow every year more cotton, com.
wheat, and rice than there would be labor
to gather in. As it is, We manage to
raise a good deal of stuff even in the
driest years. and If our crops should be
an entire failure. which rarely happens,
we have our herds of cattle, horses. hogs,
and sheep TO pull us through the hard
times"
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Courtesy of Earl of Warwick.

II have Just come back from a sojourn
| in North Carolina said Mr.. Peter White.
of Marquette, Mich, at the Arlington. Mr..
White is a gentleman of wealth and high
standing. lawyer of the first rank, and
close friend of Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson,
who is also at the Arlington.
Il was down at Hot Springs, which suf
fered tremendous damage by freshet in
the French Broad River. The elegantly
appointed baths were almost destroyed.
and it will take a great deal Of time and
money to repair the losses.
'One of the finest sights in North Caro-
lima is the estate of Mr.. George W. Van
bilt-Biltmore-near Asheville. Its
ma 3nificence need not be detailed but |
think that the house itself is much finer
than any castle in Europe. and l have
journeyed good bit over the Old World.
Speaking of castles reminds me of an
experience / had in England few years
ago. l wanted greatly to view Warwick
Castle, and was sorely disappointed when
the landlord of the hotel at which we
were stopping, who was tenant of the
Earl of Warwick. informed me that the
earl had forbidden his place to tourists.
1t appears that some people had gross
ly abused his courtesy and had commit
ted acts of vandalism which caused the
order of exclusion. A half dozen ladies
were with me, and they were greatly cast
down because they had counted on this
inspection OF the historical old place as
one of their chief treats in doing Eng
land.
~
could be done. He advised me to write
a personal letter TO the earl. asking 10
be allowed the privilege of a visit to tine
castle ! did so in the best style | could
muster and a few hours later received
most cordial letter Of invitation. thai in
cluded my entire party. and "A Londoner.
who chanced to be stopping at the inn.
He named an hour for the following day,
and on its arrival. set forth merrily
with high anticipations.
The pleasures of that day will long be
remembered. A man whose dress was so
elegant and manner so polished as to al
NEST make doubt he was a servant
showed US through every nook and cor
uer of the castle and told its glorious
history and ancient legends. The Lon
don gentleman was quito as enthusiastic
as any of the Americans. As We were
about to go he beckoned me aside. and in
a timid whisper asked me II | thought it
would be quite right to offer cur pleasant
spoken conductor any money for all his
pains. l told him that being TO the manor
born he ought to know the ways Of the
country best, but that ] had found no
body in England under the rank OF a lord
who refused tips. He followed my cOvn-
sci. and when we gave our guide a sub
stantial present his broad smile showed
had not been amiss in arguing his will
ingness TO be tipped"
The Washington times., 1902-03-20

Miss Emma Graham entertained last
night at the residence of her parents. I2S
Twenty second Street northwest, select
number of friends at a euchre party.
Among those who played were Miss Ella
Macfarland Browne. Miss Emma Graham.
I. Miss Marie Amanda Redding. Mr.. Edmund
H. Graham DIR. John W Blaisdell. Mr..
D. E. Padpez and Mr.. James Graham.
Miss Browne won the ladies' prize, Mr..
Blaisdell received the gentlemen's prize,
while Mr.. Padpez won the consolation
honors.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Dinner at Japanese Legation.

The japanese Minister and Nine. Taxa
hira entertained at dinner last night
when their guests were the Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. Knox, Senator and Mrs.
Burrows. the Chinese Minister and Nine.
WI the Solicitor General and Mrs. Rich
ards the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Darling Rev. Teunis s Hamlin,
d. D., and Mrs. Hanlin. Judge and Mrs.
William l.. Penfeld, Captain Barron,
third secretary of the Mexican Embassy.
and Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Esther Baker
Steele Miss Foraker Miss Scidmore. Prof
Langley Prof. Fisher. of Columbian Col
lege, Mr.. Durham White Stevens Coun-
selor of the Japanese Legation; Mr. kn-
matz and Mr.. Nakamura also of the Le-
CATION staff.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Money From Old Furniture.

Chief Clerk Browning CT tfie House Of
Representatives has disposed of the last
of the desks that were reserved by the
members of the Fifty-sixth Congress. He
received check from ex-Reprcsentatfve
Ryan of Pennsylvania the other day, and
expressed the desk yesterday TO Mr..
Ryan's home. All the money received
from the sale of the desks that were
used by members in the last Congress has
been carried into the Treasury. but un-
der the law it went into the general fund.
From the sale of the old desks, tables,
and furniture used in committee rooms.
Chief Clerk Browning has received from
c. G. Sloan Co.. auctioneers check
for $1,000 which has likewise been car
ried into the general fund in the Treas
ury. There will not be another sale OF
House furniture for several years.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Fifty Years Welded.

Major and Mrs L. P. Williams were
pleasantly surprised on Tuesday evening
by a number of their old friends. who
called upon them with handsome gifts in
honor OF the fftieth anniversary of their
marriage.
Among those of the surprising party
were Judge and Mrs Job Barnard, Mr..
John r. Young and wife, Prof. and Mrs
]. W. Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Sterling,
Mr.. and Mrs J. A. Macauley Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Parker. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Doing,
Mr. and Mrs. R. +. Barnard. Mrs. Danen-
hover. Mrs Watrous, and the children
and grandchildren OF Major and Mrs. Will
liams. The guests were entertained dur
ing the evening with songs by Mrs. r. P.
Barnard, violin solos by Miss Mabel Will
liams. and reading by Judge Barnard The
latter included Longfellow's poem, THE
Hanging Of the Crane, and an original
poem by Mr.. Charles H. Doing dedicated
to Major and Mrs. Williams