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Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15
Fuckers Speech On Perso nal Taxa
tiOn.

tiOn.
In a recent speech made by Mr.. Rucker,
Member of Congress, in which he favors
personal taxation in the District of Colum-
bia, he makes a statement to the effect, that
the citizens of the said District have more
than their quota represented in the Wash
ington Departments, and complains that
the Civil Service laws ought to be respected
and enforced.
Now while the strictest principles of the
merit system have, in time past, been over
ridden and ignored for the especial benefit
of certain class of residents here, yet this
has nothing whatever to do with the en-
forcement of personal taxation here; nor
could, in most cases, anything be gotten
from families drawing Government salaries
unless the said salaries could be attached
These families of influence seldom have
any real estate within the jurisdiction of
the Capital City, nor house furnishings
goods, chattels to very much exceed four
hundred dollars. While some of them may
have high-sounding es states in nearby Vir.
ginia or Maryland, yet they reside here in
rented buildings as snowy as they can
afford
In fact the thrifty plain people who
happen to have accumulated house or two
within the District limits, while employed
on Government work in time past, are
largely residents Of other states. Let it be
known thar plain Department clerk has
accumulated a decent house with decent
necessary set Of household goOds-well he is
more than likely to get fred from the De-
partment pay roll at the first opportunity,
while his more showy and extravagant
neighbor, who pays from $35 to $50 per
month for a snowy building and swells
around with his somewhat snowy family, is
more than likely oget promoted as well as to
get one or more relatives quartered on the
Government crib to boot The plain saving
man who puts on no airs is likely 10 be
called rich and able to take care Of himself,
while the other fellow. Is poor man and
should be given lift, in fact. he more than
often gets several lifts. He goes to the
theatre, TO fashionable church, to fash
iouable restaurant occasionally, and mikes
with fashionable clique with fashionable
influence, and as above stated has nothing
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15

In passing the triangle at Seventh and the
avenue we notice that the sword of Han
cock The superb" which SO often flashed
so potently in battle, now serves to support
a sparrow's nest. May it prove to be a good
augury of peace to the nation.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15
TWO MISSIVES
Our Comrades in the Ohio Peni-
tentiarY and Gen. Rassieur
COMPLIMENT THE GLOBE, "

But Our Heart Goes Out TO the
Bows" In the Living Grave Who
Marched to the Music of the Unfpn
and Are Enduring a Lingering
Death The Case Of Poor Marion
Britton, Fifteen Years a Prisoner
and Governor Nash's Mercy.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15
SOME TALKS
The Star and the Downey Good
Samaritan Home.
DOGs IN THE PARKS

Violations of the Civil Service in
Cleveland and Harrisburg-Tw
Car Loads of Government Clerks
Under a Pension Ofice Marshal
With the Times Band and Plenty
of "Refreshments.r
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15

If the women of America have that di-
vine spark in their compositions which the
Turk denies, but the Christian admits, the
Republican administration and party Of
Theodore Roosevelt will hear from the Miss
Taylor outrage in the ides of November.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15

The GLOBE has received with pleasure a
letter from General Leo Rassieur Past Ma
tioual Commander-in.Ch Chief G. A. r. from
which we quote the following extract
Accept my appreciation and congrat-
ulations upon your efforts to oust Mr.. Evans
from the Office which he has heretofore
held.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-06-15

Entered at the washington. D. c. Postofiee as
second-class matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
TRIMMED HAT FOR "MERlKY."
Americs Too Big for an English Woman
and She Returned.

Amerlcs Too Big for an English Woman
and She Returned.
One day q stout person penetrated
from the laundry to the drawing-room
door, hastily pulling down the sleeves
over her scarlet muscular arms. II
you please, Missus." she said, "doost'a
think tn young lady as is SO clever at
trimmin' that's a'd be SO kind as to
trim me oop one? A 'ardly like to
ask. but hoo's that kind a. thowt a'd
try" The young lady, q visitor in the
house, was greatly taken with the
idea, and the dolly tub was left to it
self for a time while Eliza expounded
her views, which we're definite, as to
choice among the prevailing fashions.
When the work OF art was completed
she expressed high satisfaction. GA
wanted to luik well wen a. goes over
there to my son and is family, d'yo
see'?' over where. Eliza?'' why.
over atGMeriky. Missus; am going to
see un Just now. A meant to las
year, but a. couldna save quite enough
for tn passage money; now WI yo'
washin' all winter that's a. right. SO
am goin' over in tn Teuto1ic week
after next to ave look round at them
aw'. There's my sisters husband out
too since last Barnaby, and my nee
bour as well. While works been slack
in town, folks thowt they'd try tn
other side" So Eliza tried the other
side, too, but not finding 1t to her
liking, returned to Midtown and reap
peared at the washtub with as little In
the way OF travellers tales as any one
who ever left her native land.-Nine-
teenth Century.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
The Diamond Bracelet
BY MRS HENRY WOOD,
Author OF East Lynne. Etc.

strange rapture within her as she
lay there at night, and she may be ex-
cused II, for brief period, she gave
range to the sweet fantasies 1t con-
jured up. For brief period only;
too soon the depressing consciousness
returned to her that these thoughts
of earthly happiness must be subdued.
for she, with her confirmed ailments
and conspicuous weakness, must new
er hope to marry as did other women.
She had long known-her mother had
prepared her for it--that one so at
fficted and frail as she, whose tenure
Of existence was likely to be short,
ought not to become wife. and 1t had
been her earnest hope to pass through
life unloving and unloved. She had
striven to arm herself against the dan
ger. against being thrown into the
perils of temptation. Alas! it had
come insidiously upon her; all her
care had been set at naught, and she
knew that she loved Gerard Hope with
deep and fervent love. 1T is but an.
other cross" she sighed, another
burden to surmount and subdue. and
will set myself. from this night, to
the task. have been coward,
shrinking from determination: but
now that Gerard has spoken out, can
deceive myself no longer. wish he
had spoken more freely that I might
have told him it was useless.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
CHAPTER II.

Mr.. Hope laid down the bracelet
from whence he had taken 1t, before
he replied.
Gle stopped it then, and have not
had shilling since, except from my
own resources. first went upon tick;
then disposed Of my watch and chain.
and all my other little matters OF
value; and now am upon tick again. !"
upon what?" uttered Alice.
"You don't understand these free
terms, Alice he said. looking fondly
at her, "and I hope you may never
have occasion. Frances would, she
has lived in their atmosphere
yes. know what an embarrassed
man the Earl is, II you allude to that
But am grieved to hear about your
self. Is the Colonel implacable7 What
was the cause of the quarrel?"
"You know I was to be his heir.
Even If children had come to him. he
had undertaken amply to provide for
me. Last Christmas he suddenly sent
for me- and told me it was his pleasure
and Lady Sarah's that I 0hould TAXI
up my abode with them. So did,
glad to get into such good quarters,
and stopped there, like an innocent,
unsuspfcious lamb, till--when was It.
Alice April Then tho plot came
out. They had fixed upon a wife for.
me, and was to hold myself in readi-
ness to marry her at any given mo-
ment.''
who was it?' inquired Alice, In q
low tone, as she bent her head over
the bracelets.
Never mind" said Mr.. Hope. ut
wasn't you. said I would not have
her, and they both, he and Lady sa-
rah, pulled me and my taste to pieces,
and assured me was q monster Of in
gratitude. It provoked me into con-
Tossing that liked somebody else bet
ter. and the Colonel turned me out. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24

eye. He nodded. hesitated, and then
crossed the street as II to enter.
It Is Gerard" uttered Alice, under
her breath. "Can he be coming here?"
She walked away from the window
hastily. and sat down by the bedecked
table in the other room.
Just as supposed" exclaimed
Gerard Hope, entering, and advancing
to Alice with stealthy steps. when
/ saw you at the window. the thought
struck me that you were alone here,
and they at dinner. Thomas happened
to be airing himself at the door. SO I
crossed and asked him. and came up.
How are you, Alice?"
Have you come to dinner?" inquir-
ed Alice, speaking at random, and
angry at her own agitation.
II come to dinner!" repeated Mr..
Hope. why, you know they'd as soon
sit down with the hangman."
Indeed. know nothing about it. I
was in hopes you and the Colonel
might be reconciled. Why did you
come in? Thomas will tell.
"No, he won't. / tod him not. Alice,
the idea Of your never coming up till
June! Some within Of Lady Sarah's
! suppose. Two or three times week
for the last month have been march
ing past this house. wondering when
1t was going to show signs Of life. Is
Francis here still?'
"Oh, yes; she is going to remain here
some time
.'To make up forAlice, was it not
shame to turn me out"
II was extremely sorry for what
happened, Mr. Hope, but knew moth
ing OF the details. Lady Sarah said
you had displeased the Colonel. and
after that she never mentioned your
name.'
what show Of smart things you
have got here, Alice! Are you going
to set up bazaar ~
"They are Lady Sarah's bracelets"
So they are, see! This is gen."
added Mr.. Hope, taking up the fine
diamond bracelet already mentioned.
/ don't remember this one"
..It is new. The Colonel has just
given it to her.
What did it cost %
DO you think am likely to know?
I question If Lady Sarah heard it her.
SELF
ct never cost farthing less than
200 guineas," unused Mr.. Hope, turning
the bracelet in various directions, that
its rich diamonds might give out their
cleaning light. 81 wish it was mine"
what should you do with it?"
laughed Alice.
Spout It"
II do not understand z returned
Alice. She really did not.
'I beg your pardon, Alice. 7 was
thinking OF the colloquial lingo famil-
iarly applied to such transactions. in
stead Of to whom was talking.
meant to raise money upon 1t.
Il 'Oh. Mr.. Hope!"
Alice, that's twice you have called
me Mr.. Hope thought was Ger
ard to you before went away Z
Time has elapsed since, and you
seem like stranger again" returned
Alice. flush rising to her sensitive
face. But you spoke of raising
money. l hope you are not In tempo
rary embarrassment"
"A jolly good thing for me II It
turns out only temporary" he rejoin-
ed. Look at my position! Debts
hanging over my head-for you may
be sure, Alice, all young men, with q
limited allowance and large expecta-
lions. contract them-and thrust out
of my uncle's home with the loose cash
7 had in my pockets, and my clothes
sent after me-
sHas the Colonel stopped your al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
Reforms In old Mexico.

President Diaz Is said to be consid-
ering plans to check the trusts in Mex
leo. One Of the greatest Of these is
the great Mexican lottery, with draw
ings once month in the City Of Mex
leo. Does Diaz contemplate any inter-
ference with that?-St Louis Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24
NAPLES BREAKFAST VENDORS.
They Make the Morning Air Vocal with
Their Calls.

They Make the Morning Air Vocal with
Their Calls.
The air Of Naples becomes vocal
with the characteristic calls OF the
breakfast vendors. "Hot, hot, and big
as apples!" shout the sellers of peeled
chestnuts. These are boiled in huge
caldrons in reddish broth OF their
own making, which Is further sea-
soned with laurel leaves and caraway
seed A cents worth Of the steaming
kernels, each of which Is as big as q
large English walnut, is a nourishing
diet that warns the fingers and COM
forts the stomach of troops OF children
on their way to school, or rather to
the cooperative creches, or nurseries,
where one poor woman, for cent
a day each, takes care Of the babies of
a score Of others who must leave them
behind to earn the days living
Meantime dignified cows pass by.
with measured tread and slow, shak-s
ing their heavy bells and followed by
their beguiled offspring, whose bust
ness it is to make them give down"
their milk at the opportune moment,
and to let the milkman take it. Moth
ing can be funnier than this struggle
between the legitimate owner, the
calf, and the willy subtractor Of the
tactical treasure. Although tied to his
mothers horns with rope long
enough to reach, and even lick her
bag, but not to get satisfaction out
Of it, his bovine wit is often sharp
enough to give the slip to the moose
and elude the vigilance Of the keep
er. occupied. perhaps, for the moment.
in quarreling with some saucy maid
servant over the quantity of milk to
be paid for. The scene which ensues
is worthy Of the cinematograph. AS
sequel calfy's tail is nearly pulled
of, but he has spoiled the oppressors
game for one day, anyhow.-The Cen
fury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-01-24

Call man donkey and he is apt
to kick.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
PROTECTION ASKED FOR
CONSUMERS OF WOOD
Mr.. Mann Thinks That Retail Dealers
Should Issue Certificates of
Measurements.

b. Pickman Mann, Of 1918 Sunderland
Place. has written to the District Com
missioners. calling attention to the lack
OF regulations regarding the sale of wood
to consumers. He says there is in
spection and measurement of wood for
the wholesale dealer, but none for the
retail dealer. He suggests that to pro-
tect those who buy wood there should
be some regulation other than implicit
faith in the vendor.
''All sales of sawed and split wood, .
says Mr.. Mann, in quantities in excess
of one-sixteenth of a cord, should be
made by actual measurement, either in
four foot lengths before being cut up.
or by the measurement of the sawed and
split wood piled up compactly or thrown
loosely into crates of capacity Of not less
than $50 cubic inches. The person who
sells the wood should, upon demand Of
the purchaser. give a signed certificate
stating In what manner the wood was
measured and inspected, and what this
measurement was
In addition, Mr.. Mann thinks that the
regulations should include the right of
the buyer, upon the payment of fee of
90 cents, to call in the official inspector
and have the wood measured and in
spected.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
ACTION AGAINST GAS
COMPANY POSTPONED
Attorney Claims That Warm Weather
Is Responsible for Impuri-
ties in Mains.

The District Commissioners, on an ap-
peal from the attorney Of the George
town Gas Company, have decided to
postpone action in the courts looking to
the fining of the company under the
law for the continued presence of sui
phuretted hydrogen in the mains. Sew
eral DAYS ago the Commissioners di-
rectcd the Corporation Counsel to pro-
coed against the company.
Tracy l.. Jeffords, attorney for tho
company. requested time to submit q
statement in regard TO the matter, and
this was yesterday sent to the Commits
sioners by A. B. Duvall, Corporation
Counsel The attorney sets forth de-
sire on the part of the company to keep
within the law and to furnish gas which
shall be free from impurity 1t is de-
clared that good fuel is used, proper
methods of manufacture pursued, and
every precaution taken to keep the gas
up to the standard
The presence of impurities in the gas
is attributed to conditions of tempera-
ture, and the hope is expressed that
when colder weather arrives the cause
of complaint will disappear
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
RIGHTS OF MERCHANTS
ON LOUISIANA AVENUE
Occupancy of Public Space
Causes Complaint,

The District Commissioners have an
der consideration the alleged encr oach-
ments of merchants upon the public
space in front of their places of business
on Louisiana Avenue.
This is an old grievance, and the DO
lice and others have sent numerous com
plants to the municipal authorities
about it. Last June one of the Offend
ing merchants was taken into Police
Court to answer to the charge of violat-
ing the regulations, but at that time the
Commissioners had under consideration
the whole subject OF the occupation of
the parking spaces throughout the city
The question involved not only the use
of certain streets for business purposes,
but the putting UP of show windows and
the establishment of show cases. etc.
in front of buildings. AS consequence
the case taken to court was postponed
until decisive action should be taken
The complaint now submitted has been
referred to the Engineer Commissioner,
with the view of taking up the subject.
He has On file number of,inquiries and
applications Tor space to be used in the
way indicated.
1t is understood that the Board will
rot revise the regulations in any way.
but will designate certain streets where
the occupation of space will be allowed
beyond the regulation three feet on
business streets and four feet on resi-
dent streets.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
ILLNESS OF WITNESS
DELAYS DENNIS INQUEST
Porter Employed by Dress
maker Unable to Attend.

The condition of Richard Cole, the
colored porter who was employed by
Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis prior to the as
sault committed upon her last Decem-
ber, was slightly improved last night.
Cole is suffering from typhoid fever,
and DR.. Mazzi, who is attending him,
says it will be several days before he
can leave his bed.
Because of Coles illness Coroner Neyitt
yesterday continued the Dennis inquest
indefinitely The negro is regarded by
the police as an important witness. He
is said 20 have managed many financial
matters for Mrs. Dennis. and to have
a greater knowledge o. her affairs than
any member of her family.
The police have not given up hope of
solving the mystery of Mrs. Dennis as
sault, and say that as result of the in
quest an arrest will likely be made.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

and four panels. in which tablets are to
be placed. These tablets are to consist
of two inscriptions TO members of the
two organizations. one TO the commission
erecting the shaft and the four g
tribute from the State of Maryland to
the valor of her sons on both sides in
the battle.
Half way up the shaft, which is mono
lithic Will be I band of laurel, the
wreath being in full relief.
The cap is to he OF Corinthian style
and the entire monument will be sur
mounted by a statue CT standard bear
er holding The Federal flag in his left
hand His position is at parade rest.
This statue is 10 feet high and the other
two are 6 feet 4 inches.
The monument will have hammer
ed surface ana be built entirely OF
granite
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
NEW SPECIAL DELIVERY
STAMP TO BE ISSUED
Familiar Messenger Will Be Replaced
by Cut of Boy Speeding
on Bicycle.

A new design of special delivery
stamps will be issued by the Postoffice
Department in about a month.
Three specimens were submitted to
the Postmaster General by the officials
of the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing yesterday, and one of them will be
selected. The size and shape Of the old
stamp will be retained. but the figure of
the old-time messenger running with 4
letter in his hand will be replaced by
the cut OF messenger boy speeding on
a bicycle. Instead of dark blue, the
color of the new stamp will probably be
changed to light blue or carmine.
One of the specimens submitted yes
terday was printed in green ink. but
it is believed thai one of the other COL
ors would stand cancellation better.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
TO EXPLAIN MISTAKE
IN CROP ESTIMATES
A Difference of aoo,ooo,o Bushels in
Figures of Agricultural Depart
ment and Census Office.

John Hyde. the statfstician of the De-
partment Of Agriculture, said yester-
day that he will soon make public a
statement in explanation of the differ
ence of 0o,oG0.000 bushels made in the
estimates of his bureau and those of
the Census Office of the prospective
wheat crop. A portion of this state
ment. Mr.. Hyde said. had been already
submitted 10 the Investigating commit
tee of the National Board of Trade
In the opinion of Mr.. Hyde the forth
coming explanation will thoroughly re-
lieve his Office of any criticism, W S.
Harvey. of Philadelphia, is president of
the National Board of Trade
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
SMALLPOX PATIENTS
REMOVED TO HOSPITAL
House of Two Negroes, Who Developed
This Disease, Placed Under
Quarantine.

Two cases of smallpox were reported
to the Health Department yesterday by
physicians called in to see the patients.
Each was removed TO the hospital, and
the houses were placed under quaran-
tine.
Thomas Lewis, colored. about thirty
seven years old. was reported from 1917
Thirteenth Street northwest. and the
other case was that of Walter Ferguson.
colored. aged twenty five years, and liv-
ing at 500 Twentieth Street northwest
There are now four cases of smallpox
under treatment in the hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

A report upon the recent tests of
pipes and nozzles by the Fire Depart
ment was yesterday submitted to the
District Commissioners by Chief En-
gineer r. w. Dutton In it he says that
new pipe and nozzle were adjusted
to the water tower, and as a result a
stream of water was thrown 100 feet
farther than was possible with the old
appliances.
Chief Dutton says that the tests made
were satisfactory. He informs the Com
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
ELABORATE MEMORIAL
TO MARYLAND VALOR
Proposed Monument at
Chickamauga.
HISTORIC SITE SELECTED
Both Confederate and Union Soldiers to
Be Depicted in Striking
Attitudes.

The Maryland monument to be erected
at Chickamauga is being constructed by
the Van Ambridge GraLite Company of
Boston. 1t is to cost s7,0G5, the sum
appropriated for the purpose al the last
session of the Maryland Legislature.
The erection of the memorial was in
trusted to a commission composed of
Col. B. F. Taylor. Capt William L. Rit-
! ter. Capt. j. Leonard Hoffman, Capt.
! William Stahl, Capt. John r. King. Capt.
Thomas j. Cannon and Capt. Charles
w. Hail. 1t is to be erected on Orchard
Knob. near the spot where General
Grant had his headquarters in the bat
tie. Like the Maryland monument on
the battlefield of Antietam, the one at
Chickamauga will commemorate the
deeds OF the soldiers who wore the blue
and those who wore the gray. 1t will
stand almost in the center of the tri-
sagle formed by the monuments erected
by New York. Illinois. and New Jersey.
President May Attend.
The dedicatory exercises are TO be held
in the month of July of next year. 1t
is expected that President Roosevelt will
be present at the ceremony.
The shaft is to be of granite taken
from the Westerly quarries of Rhode
Island. 1t will be "a feet high and "A
feet by II feet at the base. The latter
consists of three octagonal steps, lead
ing up to the plinth. This is of the same
shape, and bears on the sides two figures.
On the right is the figure of a Confed-
crate artilleryman. He is standing with
the sponging rod resting at his left and
in the act of watching the effect of the
recent discharge of his gun. Consider
able animation is depicted in his gaze
and posture.
The figure on the left is that of
Union infantryman. He is following the
order. Prepare to load; handle car
fridge his right hand depicted in the |
act'-of drawing forth cartridge.
Tribute to Sons.
The plinth supports circular die |
with polished raised stars in bas-relief /