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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
Not So Absent Minded.

The postofice is throwing some side
lights upon the character OF the British
soldier which viii be read with interest.
II appears that Tommy Is net such an
absent minded bcggar as he is made out
to be. Tommy himself has always resent
ed the sobriquct and the fact that he has
sent a million OF money home from the
Cape in postal orders during the past year
is a colossal testimony 10 his thrift and
thOughuulnCss Of home needs.
This useful public service has section
with every column for telegraphic and
postal work, and not only do they get let
teTs safely through Boer-ridden territory.
but they manage 20 preserve Government
stock from capture with great skin and
foresight. OF course some postal des-
patches have fallen into the enemy's
hands, but the check uycn belated mail
bags is so keen that the misuse Of postal
orders is rare.
Mail-running from columns on the rail-
way IS dangerous game. and the army
Postofice man requires not only TO be an
Efficient postal servant. but strateglst.
in so much as 10 know when not TO send.
Several deaths have occurred in the de-
fence OF mail bags. SO that he has to DO
q cCmbatant at timea-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
SIT BETTER TOBE BORN RICHOR POOR
By U. S. SENATOR CHAUNCEY N. DEPEW.

in
he IS neda
be
about him dewithb habits which
him
are 2
ecpional their arked.
do
that the ft-class
has
OF VII SNAKE
With moderate as of
ne
He knows industry accomplish anything
and ywher
As he
migh
rich II the
and could
CHASTITY o. in ufe
Of
sewbo
in its
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

simply removed from the casket. which
need not be expensive. as IL is destroyed:
placed in closed chamber. and IN less
than two hours the ineineradon Is con-
pleted- No flames having touched the
body. no noise or sound having been
heard. the only visible result is a com
paratively small amount OF pure. odorlass
mineral matter that Immediately can be
turned over to the family. During the in
cineration anybody can witness the en-
tire procedure and at once comprehend
it. Everything is simplicity itself and no
hideous or disgusting features are con-
uected with it in any way.
Decay OF monuments and tonl5s viii be
avoided. and there viii be no more ne
elected CT destroyed graves. The dimin-
utire Urn containing the sacred relics can
be stored anywhere and taken along IN
case OF change Of residence There viii
consequently be no Disbursements or re-
moving Of bodies. no mixing up OF de-
stroying Of identity, as new frequently
happens.
The medical profession is practically
unanimous in favor OF this much NEEDED
reform. and as soon as the public thor
Oughly understands its advantages. over
the Old system superstition and prl.j6-
dice viii undoubtedly disappear. The old
metrods Of cremation had their drawbacks
in gaining the favor Of the public, bat.
perfect as scientific iacineration nee Il
in every detail there can be no doubt
as 10 its ultimate success.
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Uncontrolled.

The mighty forces Of mysterious space
are one by one subdued by IordIy man.
The awful lightnings that for cons ran
Their devastating and untrammeled race.
Now bear his message from place TO place
Like carrier doves. The winds lead on
his van;
TIE lawless elements no longer can
Resist his strength, but HeId with sullen
grace.
His bold feet scaling heights before IN
trOd,
Light, darkness, air and water heat
nd cold
He bids go forth and bring him power
and pelf
And yet though ruler. king and demi-god
He walks with his fierce passions uE-
controlled
The conquerOT Of all things-saye him
self
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
HOW | KEEP NY HEALTH
By RUSSELL SAGE, of New York.

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
Is the Oath in Court Passing Away?


A n oath IS an appeal 10 God Al
"A mighty. embodied in the words
1 \ so help you. Cod" The person
who does not appreciate its
sacredness should certainly be excluded
from taking it. Unless there is a belief
in and fear Of more than mere earthly
punishment for perjury. an understanding
Of the requirements and rewards OF
divine Justice, an oath is valueless.
There are now too many statutory
oaths- In the declarations made on i'm
pOrtatiOns Of goods. and il other details
Of the customs laws. too many Customs
House Saths are required In the fire.
quency Of taking them he sacred char
acter Of the obligation is utterly lost
sight OF. These might weu be abolished.
To prescribe penalties for false certifca-
ton exactly the same as for violation Of
an oath would make the Obligation
equally eBcaeious in the ordinary affairs
Of life and in commercial transactions.
The requirements Of an oath should be
restricted 10 serious and important
events It should always be administered
with due sOlemnity, so as TO impress upon
the mind OF the taker the solemn charac-
ter of the obligation
II has always seemed TO me question
of doubtful expcdiency to permit an in
fdel to testify in court or justice.
have on several occasions. as prosecut-
ing officer for the United States. excluded
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
Largest Buffalo Herd on the Continent

At the lower end OF the FIathead VAL
ley, on the Flathead Indian reservation.
in Montana, there roams the largest herd
Of buffalo on the continent. The noble
animals have practically all the freedom
that was theirs in the days when they
were monarcks Of the plains.
This herd is the properly Of half
breed OF mixed indian and Mexican blood
named Pablo. whose home is on the reser-
walton and who is reported - be worth
$2,5OO.0OO. He does not look it. In his suit
Of citizens clotEes. broad brimned hat
and blanket. but he is as shresd a ranch
man as is to be found on the Western
plains. and he has increased his Govern
ment allotment OF cattle ard lands until
he has amassed a vast fortune. He has
two houses, one On the reservation. near
the Catholic School OF St Ignatius. and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

stage where plans are to be selected
for a building.
Judging from the earneStncSs of
the competition, the Capital viii gain
tects building 10 be proud of and
the sufferer viii have the advantage
Of an institution that will bring all
the science and facilities Of the age
to his aid in the hour Of need.
As In other things, Washington
should lead in hospital facilities, and
it is TO be hoped that the municipal
hospital wiz soon be a reality.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
PRINCE HINNERY.

How he carries roun' thin thrappin's
Az his iminlnt degree
The stars an HWY cufs az him
The loaded belt I see,
Is the wonder av the nations,
An a puzzle It's to me!
His shoulder sthraps, stars, garters,
a sight-UpOn me soul,
An TO make the boots av him it took
Av leather many a roll;
An the sword av kim-hiyen save
u.s.
Weighs loike q ton av coal!
It's the mornin' for to dress him.
SeleCtin' frum his stock
Whilst the delegations waitin'
To receive him en- the dock.
An whin theyre through unsJhrippin
him
It's midnight be the clock!
But, Joy to you, Prince Hinnery!
Top ay the mOrnin' bright
It's glad we are 10 view yeu
In Fraydom's broad daylight.
FIR the Kings. an al the loiEes av
you.
Arc fadin' out o. sight
Prank L. Stanton.
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Advantages of Cremation Over Inhuna.ioR.
ByaI4AWRENCE w. LAWSON.

W TIEN q custom has become al
NM most universal and 4 has been
in vogue fer centuries upon
centuries. II appears 6ften-to
the public at large-as a wise and excel
lent practice. So it is with earth burial
To try 20 abolish this old established
method has been considered almost a
sacrilege, simply on account OF its an
tiquity. Instituted. fostered and upheld
by the Christian Church. inhumation is
looked upon as an integral part Of the
Christian doctrine.
Thus il is that inhumati0n-a usage only
fit for primitive man-with all its hideous
features-exists among US today Wisdom
and science avail but little against pre-
judice and creduiIity. And for a long
while, am sorry to admit, the antiquated.
health-endangering custom viii probably
prevail .
But what can we gain By cremation -
ask the conservative followers Of custom.
J. We VIII obtain, by modern incinera-
ton. an almost Instantaneous reduction Of
the body 10 a residue Of lime and soda
without any menace whatever TO health
and life Aside from the gases OF the
body, which are used as fuel and thereby
destroyed, every other part is reduced TO
soda and lime. and 10 part is lost and
nothing is added TO this final indestructi-
bic residue.
2. The cost OF burial. a rather impor-
tant matter to the public. win be reduced
in a considerable degree. The body is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

Kee has arranged for
starring this spring Mary Mannering Camille
The route viii overnight
delphia, Baltimore, Washington. Louis
cago and Boston Their New engagement per-
formances, begins June g.
Here another theatre Frank Perley is ne
goatng Broadway site the near future hopes to
to be the home productions Mr. Perey is man
ager OF experience and unIim
tied capital back of him the likely TO nate
rialize.
"Amalia Swedish opera by the author of lyon
Yonson is being on the road for
its second trial trip March reaching city at one Of the
Broadway theatres fortnight later run
Next week Manager Clarence Fleming great conf
denee in the OF the opera begin engaging com
pany and hopes to secure several popular singers.
The benefit 10 the widow Haverly takes place at
the Victoria Theatre the March TO- Primrose
Docstader arranging part which many black
face comedians who associated Havery will appear
The programme viii also include every now in the
city, several Of whom have volunteered
telegram from Boston brings the information that
kathryn Kldder in Glen McDonoughs Revolutionary d
ma Molly Pitcher has city The big Boston
Theatre packed the Monday night by the
citizens Of the Hub who exceedingly enthusiastic over
the acting OF Miss Kdde with frequent cur
tain calls New York viii probably this play in few
weeks at a prominent theatre.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

( expressing the idea Of American hospi-
tally than in any other way
Ny third floor was turned over 10 the
decorators and transformed into q suite OF
apartments such as any gentleman would
be delighted to call his Own. At the en-
frances to the breakfast-r0Om we're stacked
in military fashion. two groups Of flags
American and German. The room itself
was barren Of all decorations save the
orchids ilaos. and the asparagus vine
that twined Ike fshnets about each Of
the twelve tables, and the tapestry upon
the walls.
Il was The wish OF both the Prince and
the members Of the committee that no
set speeches be made. but that the freest
intercourse be had between the mem
bers Of the breakfasting party. And here
again the American idea Of equality was
brought out as clearly as possible. With
the exception of the twelve hosts and
twelve guests at the first table. every one
Of the ~ men OF mark had The best
seat. Numbers Of them thanked me per-
sonally for specially placing" them in
some seat or other. when as a matter Of
fact all were exactly alike.
Centuries. ago the givers Of feasts pro-
vided music for the entertainment Of
their guests; and this very pleasing Gus
tom has come down 10 us. but it is often
nisused, os are many other relies OF
former days For this breakfast I
had engaged genuine darby band Of
banjo players, and it is a question which
the Prince enjoyed the more-his Ameri-
can terrapin and canyasbacks or the rag
time and econ song accompaniment.
have never had before and doubt if
I shall ever have again. such a gathering
or princely men 70 breakfast under nv
roof To them and TO them princely guest
1 tried TO cater with true American sim
pliCiUy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
THE HOSPITAL PROJECT.

When we remember the Good Sa-
marian we cannot but symPathize
with any project that has for its aim
the relief OF the physically nfortu-
nate, class that deserves the aid Of
the community in its hour of pain and
trouble
Washington has ever been well to
the front in its facilities for the re-
lief of the ailing. and it is gratifying
TO note that the project for a new
municipal hospital has reached the.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
Fellow Came to Our House"
By ALFRED J. WATERHOUSE.

Fellow came 20 house and he guessed he'd stay;
Dreadful nconvenient 10 M his way
Had no room for boarders didn't a bed
Tried to argue with him. and this is 1 said:
n visit mel,
Hey, there. chap,
Humpty bUmpty jumpty-dumpty
On fathers kneel
Have you made arrangements
To pay and cheer2
You'll find them unavaliug,
For don't here
But though my argument sound TO You
think he stay responded aC,oy
Fellow 10 house, some oneta ked vay.
Hes such ttywitty that / guess wen stay"
couldn't the logic but she pressed tiny lead
Still closer TO her bosom, and this S she said
Bessed baby koyl
"Itty -bitty feIyt
Come to bess his mamma;
Come to bling her joy"
And then a DEMONSTRATING
Her loving chances blurred;
But her lips kept moving moving,
Though she didn't say a word
ana knew prayer she oferedand
But the baby nestled closer mumured CooRoo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

NJ NJ EgA4L -ADA &C. aA4A LA-E lLAf-hlAJlt1
Of the committee TO provide
a breakfast for Prince Henry
was told that hey desired the Prince to
return home to the Fatherland with the
thought that OF all the entertainments
offered him in this country this breakfast
should be tHe one most highly and most
often thought of. I was given carte
blanche. both in the manner OF decora-
tiOns and the menu, with these minor re-
strictiOns: A request was made for lob
sJer. terrapin, and canvasback ducks.
Now. ducks and terrapin are dinner
dishes, and We're never meant for break
fast, b'1t as It was designed TO make this
as typically an American a feast as posi-
bic. did the best I could with them and
broiled the ducks. and hereafter broiIed
ducks viii be added to the list Of break
fast dishes.
In csrrying out the desires Of the CON-
mittee I had two points in mind to give
the Prince . simple American breakfast.
served in q simple American way. From
the reports that had heard. he had al
reaiy Teen fed too heartily and too often.
and / resolved that FOR once his prIuceIy
palate should be tempted and his princeIy
stomach should not be gorged.
Al the conclusion Of the breakfast /
he'd the pleasure Of being told by Cen
eral Van Plessen, spokesman Tor Prince
Henry. that hal been e true entertainer
lin that my guests rose from the table
hungry.
1 think that in the matter Of decora-
tions We are very apt TO overdo in this
country. and for this breakfast 1 made
point OF simplicity. AS all Americans
are equal. felt that. il could simulate
g gentleman's home. / should come nearer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
NOTRE DAME AT DALYS.

Days Theatre Wednesday evening Manager Daniel
Frohman presented Paul Poter play founded Victor
Hugos famous romance. Nore Dame presenting
February IS Mr. Frohman centenary
HugO birthday. which usually
Europe There 100 and employed the
production Days and elaborate spectacular display Of
and costumes The includes Spong Es
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
Explained.

Judge-Your statement doesn't agree
with that of the last witness.
Witness-That is easily accounted for
your honor. Hes bigger liar than /
Pm.-ChiCago News.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
OOTHAM'S DRAMATICOOSSiP.
New York. March I.

New York March I.
After many just leaked cut that Frederick
Wardc has elected managers
nails Kemper. with whom recently signed three
years contract beginning in September They
conhne Mr. Warde Shakespeare presenting him
IN modern classical plays. they are now nego-
uang with Henry Guy Carleton his drama Memnon o,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
srnscRIrrIoN EATEs 10 our OF Town
P TowN rOINTs. POSTAGE PREPAID.

Any person cannot buy the Morning Afternoon Of Sunday
Edition of The Times any stand Washington suburban
railroad trains, elsewhere by notifying
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

~ . q" r "a = - II NaA
Warde is touring un-
der his own manage
mcnt and is said TO
be having an unu-
s ually prosperous
time Of it. Another
important engage
ment just made by
Wagonhals & Kemper
is that Of Norman
Fackett, with whom
they have also made
a three years con
tract. Mr.. Hackett
has brilliantly disun-
guished himself as
the leading man Of
the Modjeska-Jam
combination, his best
success being in the.
part Of Henry VIII
Edna Aug. an ex-
chorus girl, with a
liberal supply of
shaDely curves. will
blossom out as a star
next fall. Miss Aug
first came into prom
inence as a scrub
woman in The Cid
dy Throng. She
made somewhat Of 3
success in the part
and went into yaude-
vile when The play
gave up the ghost.
Manager Springer. OF
the Grand Opera
House. recognizing
her talent. has had a
play written 20 suit
ieT peculiar ability.
In these degenerate
days Of the drama
about all it requires
TO transform a cho-
rus girl into a star is
a fat bank account.
unlimited nerve, ana
a good press agent.
Manager Frank Ne
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neralda, J. H Gil
mOur as ella u q e
Frolio, George Bar
bier as QuasimOdO-
Jameson Lee Finney
a s GringOire, { h e
poet William F.
owen as Chopin, and
Margaret Ellington
as Fleur de LIS. The
performance was wit
n .ssed by a large au-
dience. There was
vigorous applause OF
the m o st exciting
scenes and incidents.
At the end Of the
third act the entire
company was called
before the curtain
Mr.. Potter has writ
ten a good play,
which is likely to run
for the remainder OF
the season. The best
acting in the piece is
furnished by Miss
Spong and 5dessrs.
GilmOur, Owen. and
Finney.
So
Herbert Kelley and
Eme shannon began
an engagement at the
Manhattan Theatre
Monday night, pre-
senting for the first
time in this city
Martha Morton's play
Her Lord and Mas
ter. 4" Mr.. Kelley and
Mis- Shannon are
strong favOrites with
our theatregOers and
were given a cordial
reception by a large
audience. Her Lord
and Master" is a
" ell constructed
play. The story tells
of a high spirited
American girl who
marries a rich ER-
Ish nobleman, and
in his London home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01
CATERING FOR A PRINCE
BILIOUS SHERRY, Of New York.

I THEN was asked by Mr.. Pier
1" pOnt Morgan and the members
Y Of the committee to provide
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-01

That does not rhyme we'll expresses what mean
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-10-10

tion touching the order of business.
1t is one of very few committees
which has the right to have its re-
port considered at any time.
Unlike the powers of the president,
the powers of the speaker. are not
granted by the constitution. AS
soon as congress shall so decide,
then will the powers of the speaker
be curtailed. Congress makes it's
own rules, usually at the beginning
of it's session. Many attacks have
been made upon these powers, once
so successfully that only the speak
er's own vote sustained them. The
reason for the existence of such
great powers is the necessity for
controlling legislation. All bills pre-
sented cannot be passed, nor even
thoroughly discussed. 1t therefore
is necessary to have an authority
which shall determine those meas
ures which shall be considered, in
what order they shall be considered,
and the amount of time to be given
to their discussion. At present the
speaker is that authority, and it does
not seem at all probable that his
powers will be very radically altered
in the near future. Therefore is the
selection of our next speaker of such
moment to the country at large.
HECTOR c. LEXINGTON.
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TIE >Speaker.sbip offbe
House fRepreSer1fafix,es
"A Portion That Ranks Only Presidency
IN Potter and Influence.
sPEAKERs OF THE HOUSE.

influence. The fact that the speak pr
can appoint committees also gives
him influence over legislation such as
is welded by perhaps no other single
authority. 1t must be remembered
that no proposition, except by unan-
imous consent, can be considered I'M
less reported by a committee. 1t
must further be remembered that
the speaker, without laying them be-
fore the house, refers bills, eXecu-
tive reports, etc., to committees, and
reports of committees to appropriate
calendars. On such references very
often depends the fate of a measure.
The pigeon holes of most of the COM
mittees are found at the close of
the session and of congress full of
bills Indisposed of. Reference to a
hostile committee is the surest of all
ways to kill bill, at least for the
time.
No member can address the house
without being recognized by the
speaker, who decides which of a
number of members rising at the
same time shall speak first.
The speaker is always Chairman
of the committee on rules. To this
committee must go all proposed ac-
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what Is Nature study.

One might suppose that the def
milton of a thing SO much talked
about as nature study" would long
ago haze been settled, but this seems
not to be the case. Different pro-
fessors give various interpretations
of it. Prof. W. J. Beal says Louis
AgassH was the real originator of
nature study many years ago, when
he set his students at Harvard to
work on a lobster or a clam. For
months the use of books was posi-
lively forbidden. The students were
required to use only their eyes and
their intelligence. Excepting few
names, all that they were told was
either: "You are right" or you are
wrong" and if wrong, the student
was kept at work until he saw the
thing right" What Agassiz chiefly
impaired was the spirit OF independ-
emit work.-Youth's Companion.
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PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Penurious Maid.-"He made her an
offer of his hand" "Did she accepte"
''No. There wasn't enough in it.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
''What did you get out of your gar
den this year?" "Not day went
by that I didn't have one of my
neighbours chickens for dinner
Town Topics.
A Benefactor.-"But has he ever
done anything useful?" ''You bet he
has. He's the man who invented the
new stroke in polo. Plain
Dealer.
Went Them One Better.-"Did her
father forgive her for running off
and getting married?" eyes, the old
man said that he would forgive and
forget m."-Indianapolis News.
Humoring His Customers.-Prof.
Won Note-"You hat a vine collec-
ton of classic music here" Music
Dealer-"That's for young ladies to
look over previous to asking for a
copy of "The Honeysuckle and the
Been. Y. Weekly.
In Trouble.-"Alas, alas" he cried,
if only my three girls had been
boys" In truth, he was in sore
trouble, with three young men trum-
ming three banjos and singing three
different love songs under three win
dows at one and the same time. 81
might as we'll be victim of in
somnia," he wailed.-Chicago Post.