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The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Incompetency in English Army.

There is a we'll defined feeling in Eng
land" said Mr.. William Sparks. Shelf
field manufacturer, at the Shoreham
that the long drawn out war In South
Africa is largely due to the incompe-
tency Of our army officers.
THE British soldiers bravery and 10y
atty are unquestioned. That the Beers
have not been crushed ere this is no
fault of Tommy Atkins. but Of his su-
periors.
The men who lead our troops are In
most instances wholly untitled for such
responsible work They are without ex-
periepce and have no talent for military
affairs. Hence. in the presence of a par
,icularly determined enemy that is fight
ing in a familiar country and employing
que rrilla tactics. these men are helpless.
ut is the result Of vicious system.
Rich men purchase commissions In the
army for their sons. merely to give them
a career What can they know about con-
Quoting campaign that calls for the
profoundest knowledge Of the science OF
war7 On dress parade they cut fine
figure. but in such q contest as is now
going on they make a sorry showing"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Letter Carriers Pay.

The friends of the bill to increase the
letter carriers pay, which was introduced
in the House by Representative William
Alden Smith, of Michigan. are very hope
full that that measure will receive favor
able consideration before the adjournment
OF the session -..5 -f-g .T.l.s 4
Mr.. Smith, speaking of the bill said yes
tetrday that there were no Government
employees on whom greater responsibility
rested and who were so poorly paid as the
letter carriers.
I'VE have already this session passed an
act to increase the talaries of a number
Of Government employees said Represen-
tative Smith, but for some reason 1t
seems the letter carriers are unable to
have their cause heard. However. the ses
sion is still young, and / believe we will
yet have an opportunity to present the
matter to the House, and ] am satisfied
that If the bill is put to vote 1t will pass
by safe majority.
The bill / introduced to increase the
letter carriers pay has been indorscd by
the executive council of the American
Federation of Labor. and their indorse-
ment also sent to the President"
The highest pay letter carrier can re-
ceive under the Smith bill is 81. 200. which
is only an increase of $500 per Gnnum in
the pay they now receive after serving
five or ten years.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
"The Deeps Are Dumb

Our Philadelphia friends never become
peevish when their great municipality is
mentioned as the Quaker City or the
peaceful hamlet of William Penn.
Boston loses no llep whether IL is called
the Hub of the Universe, the Modern
Athens. or merely the Puritan settlement
of the venerated frog pond, the reverend
Goldfish and the cherished beanpot
No one can disturb the tranquility of
New York by clubbing it with any sort of
nickname or by using any kind of satire
at its expense.
Chicago is not disturbed, no matter what
gibes or fouts may be printed in books or
newspapers in ridicule of the huge capi-
tai of the stockyards.
II is only the feeble and puny folk that
lash themselves into a wild frenzy over
a. bit OF fun. The shadows murmur while
the deeps are dumb.-New York Tribune
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Democratic Prospects in Illinois.

The latest news received at the Capitol
by the Democratic members OF the llli-
nois delegation is to the effect that the
Republicans have no "cinch'' in electing
a majority of the Illinois Legislature this
fall The fact that the Sucker" State
Democrats have good fighting chance
to carry the Legislature lends additional
interest to the Senatorial fight, which Is
now waxing warm from one end of the
State to the other. If the Democrats win
it is not improbable that Representa-
tive Thomas NJ. Jett. of the Eighteenth
Congressional district, will be elected as
the successor to Senator Mason.
Representative Jett will not be candi-
date for Congress this year, as he retires
to resume his practice of law. He is now
serving his third term, and during his
service in the House he has made an ex-
cellent record. Mr.. Jett is member OF
the Committee on Military Affairs. He
is thoroughly familiar on all matters re-
lating to the army. He is one OF the
leaders of the Illinois Democracy. and his
friends say he will be in the race for the
Senatorship if the Democrats elect the
Legislature this fall.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
ON NPACIFIC COAST
OVER CHINESE EXCLUSION LAW
BY H. c. FRALEY, of California.

The people of California and the other Pacific Coast
States breathed sigh of relief when President Roose
welt affixed his signature to the bill excluding the Chi
coolie labor from the United States They were
especially gratied the fact that there be
influx of Chinese from the Philippines
While. of the people have felt that Congress
would enact exclusion Legislation of some kind, but
were aware that the time for the expiration of
the law now in effect growing close they were,
to speak, the ragged edge of expectation won
dering just what kind of law would be the ultimate
result. Now that this result has been reached the
people satisfied, and have again settled down
in the consciousness that American labor not only
the Pacific Coast but throughout the United States
safe from the invasion of the cheap and pernicous
coolie labor.
The Chinese question, to the majority of the people
of Eastern States. is not thoroughly understood
Here in Washington. for instance, where there is a
laundry here and there. with two Chinese laun
drymen perhaps shop or restaurant that is not
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
THE FLAG MUST STAY PUT"


United will inquh Philippines
will of
nsuled The
final issue brought
history might
of
oberate the monarcica Western
established
nations assuming of those islands assumed
sponsibity
this only by the
natives. by all the the earth will
the characteristics of American
why the flag put"
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frequented by any large number of the people. the
Chinaman is believed to be quiet. docile creature
always attending to his business, while his chief
aim in life appears to be TO money enough to take
him back to China, where he live in But take
trip to the Coast. Go to San Francisco. Visit our
Chinatown. There you will find 10000 Chinese of the
toughest and most obnoxious class You will find
criminals galore, and it is absolute impossibty for
the authorities to cope with them. Murders com
mted for spite murders for the purpose of theft and
murders for other but the guilty parties
are seldom if ever apprehended thorough is the
system of modes of escape of the of
and thieves that can be found among them. But why
dwell this? We have got them and must do the best
can to keep them down.
venture the assertion that had Congress been sit
ting in San Francisco instead of Washington the Kahn
Mitchell bill for the exclusion of the Chinese would
have been passed without debate.
We have another exclusion law which satisfies
u.s. | suppose there is occasion for saying any
thing the subject.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
War Lessons Wine Sale.

The French have every reason to pray
Cor a speedy termination of the war Not
oply has it affected Paris tradesmen and
hotel proprietors throughout France, but
Il has had serious effect on the cham
pagpe companies. The cry of the compa-
mics is that. with so many officers away
from the English clubs and restaurants,
the stocks of wine have accumulated and
dividends have in consequence decreased.
This has resulted in the placing on the
market of several brands OF high quality
cbampagnee at very low prices. In many
eases the wines are well known ones
which have been labeled under fresh
names and sold at low price merely TO
get rid of the stock. Some of the clubs
and restaurants have not been slow to lay
I'm large stocks of these falsely named
brands for future use.-LondonExpress
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Dan Lamont for President.

"The Register OF our city is out in an
editorial advising the Democrats to nomi-
nate Col Dan Lamont for President" said
Mr.. Henry NJ Williams. of New Haven.
Conn, at the Riggs House.
This seems to me an admirable sug-
gestion, although there is little proba-
bility of its being carried out Colonel
Lamont is man of extraordinary busi-
ness capacity, and would be particularly
acceptable to the business men Of the
country. His former association with
Grover Cleveland would doubtless damn
him in the eyes of the Bryan wing OF
the party but it may be that element will
not wholly control matters in the next
National Convention"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Mr.. Halls Gubernatorial Boom.

The friends of Representative James X.
p. Hall. OF Pennsylvania, have started a
gubernatorial boom for him that may re-
suit in his nomination for Governor.
The Democrats of the Keystone State
feel most kindly toward Mr.. Hall. who is
serving his second term in Congress.
Representative Mutcher of Pennsyl-
vania. who is thoroughly familiar with
Democratic politics in Pennsylvania. is
quoted as saying that II the Democrats
nominate Mr.. Hall for Governor the Re-
publicans will know they have been in a
race.
Mr.. Hall is not talking on the subject,
but il is believed by those on :he inside
that he can secure the nomination If he
but says the word.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
LONGEVITY AT THE PRESENT DAY.

In one of the current magazines ap-
pears a discussion of the question
whether the chances of longevity are
increased by the advance which has
been made of recent years in the
practice of medicine and in the sani-
tary conditions CT living.
OF course, there is a difficulty in the
way of arriving at an accurate esti-
mate on this subject, owing to the
absence of reliable statistics and the
brevity of the time occupied by the
new conditions. 1t seems only rea-
sonable to suppose that, other things
being equal, people who have good
doctors and comfortable homes will
live longer than those who have no
doctors and unsanifary homes. But
the trouble is that other things never
are equal.
II is notoriously true that the
greatest number of centei arians are
found among the illiterate classes,
among people who often defy most OF
thr iicta of medical science in their
way of living. II must I've remem-
bered. however, that these people are
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
What Is Spring Fever
How to Combat It
By DIR. WADE II. ATKINSON.

| Atmospheric changes are in the
main responsible for spring fever.
The malady is nothing more nor
less than the languid feeling com
ing frem the disappearance of the
cold, bracing. air. The atmospheric
changes cause the wearers of
heavy clothing 10 become tired.
AS the heat comes on it also dis
turbs the digestion.
Malaria also becomes prevalent
If the theory of it being transmit
ted by the mosquito is true. Ma
laria in even its mildest form SUI
perinduces a tired and languid
feeling.
As to how to combat spring
fever: the clothing should be adj
justed to the temperature and the
diet regulated. From a medicinal
standpoint, one needs stimulat-
ing tonic for the appetite and to
add TO the general tone of the sys-
TEN which the cold, bracing air
gave.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mccormick cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of
their marriage at their residence. 631 X
Street northeast. Among their friends
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cole
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. W. Bowen and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. vandercook and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Mathers and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Keisel. Mr..
and Mrs. George Thayer and family. Mr.
and Mrs. John Neatly. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Buckingham. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Heinternesch, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mangum. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Smith. Mrs. Juneman, Mrs.
Schooley. Miss Ella Mangum. Miss Rose
Juneman. Mr.. Riley. Mr.. Joseph Huck,
Mr. John Archibald, Miss Mills, and Mr..
and Mrs. Gerald Breckel. OF Atlanta; Mr..
and Mrs Robert Mccormick. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mccormick. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
A. Mccormick, Mr.. Samuel Mccormick,
Mrs Margaret Mccormick. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Lippincott, Of Burlington, N.
j.; Mr.. and Mrs. E. Gather. of Colora,
Nd: Mr.. A. Krewson. and Miss Eliza
Caldwell. of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs.
o. korn, Mr.. and Mrs. VI. Kohn, Mr.. and
Mrs H. Sullivan. Mrs. X. Walker. Mr..
and Mrs. H. Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Walker. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Walker,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Seward. Mrs. X. johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Kimble, Mr.. N. Alfelder, Mr.. Joseph Will
liams. Miss Rhoda B. Trimble, Mr.. Har-
vey Trimble, Mrs. J. Young. of Baltimore;
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Barrett. and Mr.. and
Mrs. E Strauss. of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick were the re-
cipients Of many handsome presents. AT ,
a late hour a collation. was served.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

among the strongest of their kind:
that they have, as a rule. led lives
of muscular Iather than mental ex-
ertion. approaching nearly to the life
of an intelligent and active animal:
and that approaching age has not been
accompanied with habits tending TO
deplete their vitality, but rather to
conserve it They have not used UP
their capital of nervous energy faster
than they have replenished IT. They
break some of the laws of health, but
keep others.
In our modern life people of iutelli-
gence and some property are usually
under nervous strain to keep that
property or use 1t to the best advan-
tage; and they have frequently some
disease developed by over-exertion in
one way or another. These things
counteract the advantages of clean
homes and good physicians On the
whole. II seems as II the important
problem for lovers Of the human race
to solve just now were not how to
prolong human life, but how TO make
1t worth living.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
EVEN NOW.
By Lindsey Flavel Mines.

Even now
/ dreamed of olden springtimes, and
the scent
OF sweet syringa seemed to come to
me,
Borne on the night-wind as it
famed my brow.
With perfumes of the garden strange
ly blent,
And whisperings that spoke of only
thee
Yea, even now.
Even now
dreamed the golden dream of other
days
And listened for your football at the
door
Love hopes, my love, as only Love
knows how.
Through changing years and part
ing OF the ways,
Where e'er he suffers, fain to suffer
more
Yea, even now.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Columbia Heights Art Club.

bic Heights Art Club. at the Victoria.
when Mrs. Frances Marion Eddy read
her paper on Madame Du Barry. were
.-fs. j. r. s. Boariman. New York; Mrs.
Eenry Castle, New York; Mrs. Charles
Lehman. Mrs. Frank Tuller. Lincoln,
Neb.; Mrs. Munroe. Miss Addie Alley.
Lynn, Mass; Mrs. Ten Eyek, Chicago:
Mrs. Emma E. Myers. Mrs George Prince.
and Mrs. E. A. Macomber
The hostess. Mrs Grace Boyton Logan,
had letters OF regret from Mrs Senator
Cullom and Mrs. Mason. The club met in
the parlors Of the Victoria. and refresh
ments were served In Mrs. Logan's dainty
apartments.
Next Thursday. Mrs Eddy. wife OF Rep
resentative Eddy. will entertain the club.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Use of Kings English.

BY common consent the citizens of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts are ac-
credited with speaking the Kings English
in its purest and nearest perfect form;
so when Representative from that State
makes an error it attracts greater at
tention than from anyone else
The House was in Committee of the
Whole the other day and Representative
Gillett Of Massachusetts was in the chair.
There was considerable confusion on the
floor and members were walking TO and
fro and indulging in conversation. Some
one asked for order, and Mr.. Gillett
raped loudly with his gavel. shouting as
he did so: Gentlemen will please bo
seated in the aisles"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Tramps scorned Good Wages.

That but one tramp in fifty-two wants
to work or will take IL when IL is Offered
him is the discovery that has been made
recently by the police of Evanston, ILL.,.
the stoppling place for those who travel
between Chicago and Milwaukee Recent
ly the Mark Manufacturing Company ask
ed the police to send over any tramps who
wanted employment. Fifty-two tramps
lodged In the station were told to go and
get work at s2.l6 a day. OF these four
went to the mills and promised TO go TO
work They left. however, ito find a
boarding place" and but one returned
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Too Little General Debate.


This story was related in the House
recently. when that body was engaged in
what is technically known as general
debate
One Of Champ Clark's predecessors. a
man named Green, so far as is known,
went to church but once in his mature
years-certainly but once In the course
of his sojourn in Washington. He board
ed at the National Hotel and the ladies
of the establishment induced him to at
tend services one Sunday at the Epis-
copal church In that neighborhood. Upon
his return he was asked how he liked
the service.
''As you know, l distinctly favor the
stated preaching Of the gospel. All my
speeches on that subject will be found
entirely consistent"
Oh. bother your speeches! How did
you like the service today"
We'll, you know ! am not accustomed
at home TO such magnificent surround
inss. BY the way with sudden Interest,".
architecture is a favorite study of mine.
and ! enjoy especially Roman architect
ure as 1t is illustrated by structures de-
voted TO religious purposes.
You didn't go to that church to study
architecture for us. What did you think
of the sermon?''
Well, II | must be frank, II seemed TO
me that there was too much reading of
the journal and too little general de-
bate"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
National Parliament TO. Ireland.

The people of ireland are working
with high hope and enthusiasm, toward
the accomplishment of the greatest am
bition of every patriot of our land. and
that Is a national parliament" said Mr..
p. Minehan. OF Dublin, at the Raleigh.
THE chief agency now being employed
is the United Irish League. which has
succeeded the old Land League. and is
doing magnificent work in improving the
condition OF the peasantry Of the coun-
try. The poor people who have for gen.
erations been ground to the earth BY
the curse OF landlordism are being greatly
helped by the league.
THE branches that have been estab-
lished in the United States are also OF
benefit. and by their generous
cooperation and moral support Ireland
will at no distant day gain the fsht which
her sons have been carrying on for the
last 100 years"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Renew Acquaintance With Miss Barto

Hon. Percy N. Furber, London. and
Prof. C. s. Youngs. California, associated
| in business interests now in Mexico. re-
| Gently visited Washington. Sightseeing
and calling on old friends occupied por-
| tion Of their time.
visit to the home Of Miss Clara Bar
| ton. Glen Echo. headquarters Of the Ma
tional Red Cross Association. was espe-
cially delightful. Others in the party
were Mrs. Fannie B. Ward and Mrs. NJ
ID. Lincoln.
Miss Barton served refreshments and
escorted her guests through the Red
Cross building Mr. Furber. two of whose
brothers are in the British Army in South
Africa. was deeply interested In the work
of the Red Cross.
Prof. Youngs was in Galveston when
Miss Barton and Mrs. Ward were doing
heroic service for the suffering victims OF
the food.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
IDOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
The Speaker and Mrs. Henderson Guests at Dinner Given by
Prof. and Mrs. MCGEE.
Castle Boundary Purchase Picturesque Home ar
bor-Mss Barton Eneans Hon. Percy ~ Furber, London
and Prof. c. S. Youngs, of California
Dinner to the Speaker.

Prof and Mrs. W McGee gave n
dinner Saturday evening for Speske- and
Mrs. Henderson. Senator Allison. Senator
and Mrs Dolliver. Representative and
Mrs Hepburn. Representative and Ms
Lacey, Representative and Mrs. Hull.
Representative and Mrs Thomas, and
Representative and Mrs. Conner.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
A Pretty Home Wedding.

The home Of the Rev. ]. C. Bowers, pas
tor Of st. Marks Lutheran Church, was
Wednesday. The contracting parties were
Miss Augusta Otto and Mr.. Oscar Noack,
both of this city. Mr.. Lester Rollins act
ed as best man and Miss Pauline Bruehl
as maid of honor
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

Syracuse Evening Herald-lf II was vul-
car in Secretary Shaw to predict the fu-
fure commercial supremacy OF the United
States on the seas, as English papers de-
clare. it is a vu,garity in which most
Americans will be proud TO join.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
The Uses of Ex-Presidents.

Atlanta Journsl-The question, What
shall we do with our x-Presidents?" con-
.fnues to he agitated. But we will prob
ably keep on doing with them as we
have always done-use them for the pur-
nos. of making invidious comparisons.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Gamblers Barred from Positions of Trust

II see a Government clerk has gone
wrong here in Washington through misap-
preparation of funds which he used TO play
the races said Mr.. t. E. Wortham, Of
Portland. Me-, at the National.
'If the system that prevails out our way
were in operation here there would have
been little chance for such defalcation-
No man would be allowed to hold place
In our community which involved hand
ling money IL he were known to be ad-
dicted to gambling in any form.
Many banks in the West keep a private
watch on the habits Of their employees and
dismissal Ii absolutely certain to follow
II one is found to be inclined to risking
money upon cards or horses"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
A Study in "Bugology."

Mr.. Littlefield of Maine is member of
the Committee on the Judiciary, and yes
terday asked Chairman Ray about report
to the House.
Have you talked to any of the big bugs
about it?'' Mr.. Ray asked.
Not bug" was Mr.. Litt'efeld's flip
pant response. and he walked away with
an air indicating that he had no inten-
tion of pursuing a course of study in
''bugology."
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
1t Matters Little Now.
by JOHN a. JOYCE.

II matters little now;
The past we can't recall,
Tears are nnavailing-
The grave grass covers all.
1t matters little now;
The good we might have done
Vanished like the dewdrops
On yonder setting sun.
n.Cuf
1t matters little now;
We soon shall follow, too;
Rest beneath the willow
And yonder bounding blue.
II matters little now;
Nor wealth nor power avail
The ship that sank at sea
Will never show a sail.
1t matters little now;
Our sighs are all in vain,
Neglected love and hours
VIII not return again.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
They're After Us.

Philadelphia Times-The French dele
cation which Will ccme to the unveiling
of the Rochambeau monument this month
proyes by its personnel that Germany Is
not the only Continental power which
likes to show it's friendship for this coun-
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Personal Notes About
Washington People

Gen. b. II. Robertson is seriously i'll at
his home on L Street.
DR.. and Mrs. W. n. Cogan have moved
/ from 1876 NJ Street to the Sherman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron l.. Story. OF Capi-
tol Hill. have returned from a ten weeks
trip TO the Pacific coast.
Captain Rush, U. S. N. and Mrs and
Miss Rush will close their house in JEFF
ferson Place this week and 10 to their
country residence at Catskill-on- Hudson.
DR.. and Mrs. William A. Jack. ir.. have
returned from a short visit to New York,
Atlantic City, and Philadelphia, and will
be at home to their friends at sol New
Jersey Avenue northwest after May 10.
The many friends Of Mrs. c. A. Williams
will be glad to hear that she is recover
ing from her recent severe Illness Mrs
Williams and Miss Williams are now in
New York.
Mrs. Bingham, wife of Col. Theodore
bingham, U. S. A. has gone TO Atlantic
City for three weeks stay.
Henry Blum. jr.. prominent young
business man OF Savannah, Ga, is in
Washington. He expects that his nom
ination for the postmastership of Sa-
yannah will be sent to the Senate today
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
American Dollars Persuade Her.
The RIGHT Sort of vulgarity.

Milwaukee sentinel-Calve says she Will
never return TO America, unless