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The Washington times., 1902-07-15
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Social life Quiet Now That Official Washington Is SPEND
ing the Heated Term at Seashore and Country
Prince Cato Relative of Japan Mkado Arrival tAantc City
MIR and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh the Guests of King Leo
pold-Began Ruler Likely to Visit America.
Royal Visitors Coming.

Many distinguished royal visitors to
this country are scheduled for the near
future. Each year marks an increase in
the number OF foreign visitors and it
seems that this year will not be an ex-
ception. most important parsonage
who mas just arrived in San francisco
is the Grand Duke Boris, first cousin OF
the Cars of all the Russias. who will
make leisurely trip across the conti-
nent. including Washington in the list
of cities he will visit
Prince Komatsu, uncle of the Mikado
OF Japan, will arrive early in August.
Prince Komatsu was sent to London to
represent the imperial house OF Japan
at the coronation Of King Edward VII.
Another Oriental visitor will be Tsai-
Tseng, Prince OF Chung, first cousin to
the Emperor of China. The Prince will
make an official visit. and the Govern
ment of the United States will see that
he is accorded all the courtesies due
his rank He will arrive some time in
August.
The Crown Prince of Siam will come
in September as the guest OF the nation,
and will be accompanied on his tour Of
the country by officials OF the war and
navy.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
St. Patrick S Grave.

After ages of neglect the traditional
resting place of the remains of Ire
lands patron saint. in the cathedral
graveyard at Downpatrick, has been
covered with a memorial stone. The
stone is rough, weather beaten bowlder
Of granite, weighing about seven tons,
from the mountain side OF Slievena-
Largie, where it rested at a height of
600 feet. Upon the upper surface of this
bowlder is carved an IRISH cross, faith
fully reproduced from one cut on an
equally rough, unhewn stcne found on
the Island of InisclothrGn, one of the
islands OF Lough Rea, where st. Diar-
mid founded his famous ecclesiastical
settlement about the middle Of the sixth
century. Under the cross the name
"Patric" is cut in Irish characters,
copied from the earliest known Celtic
manuscripts. This simple treatment is
considered to be the nearest approach to
the form of monument which would have
been constructed about the year 469, the
supposed date of the saints death. The
movement was initiated by Mr. +. J.
Bigger. of Belfast, who was warmly sup
ported by all classes and creeds.-Bal
timore American.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM FOR
CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS
By WILLIAM R BUsHBY cetaton Division Civil Service Commission

reason that the persons possessing the
| qualifications desired are more fire.
quently found in the apportioned SER
vice than in the unapoortioned service.
Transfers. as rule. arc brought
about through Importantly upon mem
bers Of Congress of those seeking to be
F, transferred; and. as a matter of record.
the persons seeking the transfer arc
generally residents OF States which are
usually in excess of their quota Of ep-
pointments under the law thus doing
very great injustice to the remoter
States and Territories.
! It was with a view OF correcting this
evil that the amendments to the rule
governing transfer were made, and now
the Commission has only the power to
grant a transfer when such transfer
will not operate as an injustice to
State or Territory entitled to appoint
ment.
The question is frequently asked as
to what has caused the great excess of
appointments in the apportioned SER
vice tI TeSluGnlS Ol lHe lj4SlElNl Vi
Columbia.
Tine present apporticnment. under the
census Of 19CG is based upon one APP
pointment for each 10000 of inhabi-
tants. This gives the District of Colum-
bia twenty eight appointments. 1t has
received Az appointments, or 1903 per
cent. An inspection os the papers Of
those appointed shows that less
than 80 per cent are native born in the
District of Columbia. and this fact is
accounted for on the ground that many
persons who come from the States to
Washington neglect to retain a legal
residence in the States from which they
come. and are therefore obliged to take
Washington, the place of their tempo
rary residence, as their legal residence.
In that manner the District of Columbia
becomes charged with persons who may
be considered as really chargeable to re-
moter States and Territories.
Another fact should be borne in mind
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Guests to King Leopold.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh are
the guests of King Leopold, of Belgium,
at his summer palace, and when they
return to Washington will bring sew
eral interesting and unique souvenirs OF
their visit Intimate friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walsh are discussing the prob
ability of the presence in Washington
next winter of the Belgian ruler as the
guest of the millionaire and his wife.
II King Leopold elects to come to
Washington society will have much to
anticipate in his visit. for the privilege
of dining with king Is one not often
granted. The new residence which Mr..
and Mrs Walsh are building at Twenty
first and Massachusetts, Avenue will be
completed in few months, and will
be formally opened with an elaborate
ball New Years eve.
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Constitutional lndolence.

A man hanged himself in New
York the other day because he did
not want to work. He was the son
of a wealthy merchant in Ger
many. and had for many years
lived on remittances sent by his
father. He boasted that lie had
never done days work in his life,
Not long ago he received the news
that his father would open a
branch establishment i'll New
York. and expected him to take
charge of it. Rather than work
for his living, he committed sur
eide by hanging himself to bed
post.
1t is quite plain, of course, that
this was a case of constitutional
laziness. d that such worthless
ness and stupidity deserve no sym
pathy. Moreover, tie business
which was offered to this individ-
ual will probably be carried on by
4 man willing to work and support
his family. and in every way su-
perior to the deceased. But, after
all. how does this drone i'll the hive
differ from those other drones
whom we have been brought up to
consider romantic and exalted per-
sonagesl ]
We read. for example, in Eng
lish and Continental novels, of
able-bodied men who calmly specu-
lale on marrying money" as a
sort of profession; we find in these
books the theory, more or less ae-
Gently disguised, that it is girls
duty" to become a party to some
such transaction as this. Many of |
these men have not even the excuse
of extreme poverty or Of inability |
to work. They possess incomes |
sufficient for their needs, but they /
want money enough for their
luyuries. In other words, they !
are exactly on the level of this
German merchants son, who pre-
ferred death to earning his living.
He had probably striven i'll all
earnestncss and singleness of soul
to raise himself to their level. 1t
is a nice sort of ideal to be crawl
ing ont of the ruins of the Middle
Ages into the white light of the
twentieth century.
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Growth of St. Paul.

Mr. c. E. secor. a prominent insur-
ance man from ST. Paul, is at the New
Willard.
when l went to St Paul in 1888"
said Mr.. Secor last evening. "the place
was nothing mo- than hitching post.
but in the ras; we We years it has
made wonderful st.:'-es, and today 1t
outclasses Minneapolis.
1T is now railroad center and ship
ping point Minneapolis perhaps does a
larger retail business, but for jobbing
and wholesale st. Paul does the business.
And the city is growing every day. An
other thing, I've travelled considerable,
and | can say without prejudice that St.
Paul is the prettiest city in the coun-
try. not excepting your National Capital,
the city OF magnificent distances
Mr.. Secor remarked In passing that
large number of the most successful
business men in the East came origl-
nally from st. Paul and Minneapolis.
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The civil service law provides that
appointments to the public service in
the departments at Washington shall
be apportioned among the several States
and Territories and the District of Co
lumbia upon the basis of population, as
ascertained at the last preceding cen
sus.
Prior to July /. 1897, the record kept
by the Civil Service Commission of the
apportionment was made up of all ap-
pointments by reason of certification
from the registers and positions which
were filled by transfer The system of
bookkeeping was. in the opinion Of some.
faulty. for the reason that there was a
constant charge to the apportionment OF
a State without any corresponding cred
it being given to the State en- account
of separations from the service of per-
sons previously charged.
On July ! 1897, the Commission de-
termined 20 correct this defect in the
regulations by directing that thereafter
all separations of persons previously
Nhdl Stu SHhulu Dc tltiittu, ttLu mus
equalize the ppportionment5amo the
several States and Territories on the
basis of population. as required by the
law and rules made Hereunder.
The policy of the present Administra-
tion has enabled the Commission to
guard more zealously than in the past
the apportionment of appointments
among the several States and Terri
tories.
The interests of good administration
very seldom require that a trasfer
Should be made; and, as a matter Of
fact. most acquisitions are made not in
the interests of the service. but in the
interests OF the individual In all
cases in which the interests Of the
service would be secured by the trans
fer, in cases in which the cmploye is
possessed of some unusual or highly
technical knowledge. ability. or skill.
the provisions in relation to apportion-
ment rarely impose any obstacle, for the
The Washington times., 1902-07-15

Come not when ! am dead
To whisper thy sweet praises DER my
head.
Shed no regretful tear
Ger my last couch upon the lonely
bier,
Nor give one wistful sigh
As all the mounful pageant passes
by.
For little shall | heed
Those gentle offerings that Gfe's
sorest need
Brought not when far from wrong
And pain, amid the sunshine and the
song,
I battle within that love
That, like a river, foods the realms
above.
Oh here if thou hast aught
Of tenderness, if thy true heart be
fraught
With largess of fond cares,
For one so poor amidst the precious
wares
Of happier souls-rich wine
From thy full cup of life pour into
mine.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Curious Political Platform.

Among the curious political plat
forms adopted in the midst of the not
days Of the present summer" said j.
W Lyon OF Augusta. Ga. In the lobby
of the St. James last evening. lis the
one upon which the Democracy of the
Tenth Congressional district of Georgia
threw down the Hon. William II. Flem-
Ing, the very capable Representative
from that district, and nominated Mr.
Thomas w. Hardwick, hucolic states
man from the classic precincts of Wash
lrgton county and known to fame as
the author Of The Hardwick disfranchis-
ing bill which died a borning three
times in the General Assembly of
Georgia.
THE Democracy of that district. un-
der the leadership of Mr.. Hardwick.
comes to the fore for the repeal of the
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to
the Federal Constitution, and the with
drawal OF the ballot from the hands of
tie colored man and all of the citizens
OF the United States who are not Of the
Anglo Saxon race; for they declare for
the government of this country by that
lace and that race alone.
Logically considered. Mr.. Eardwick
proposes to disfranchise not only the
sens OF Ham, but the German, the
Frenchman. the Irishman, the Russian,
the Pole. and all Of their descendants,
and everybody who is not Of the class
which he demands shall govern this
country This Is funny platform, and
IL imposes upon him and all who agree
with him a huge job. 1t Will be inter-
esting as well as amusing, doubtless to
his fellow citizens OF Irish and German
persuasion to hear him eXPound from
the stump this fall his anachronistic
rropaganda.'
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Senator Clark Not to Build.

Much disappointment is being felt
here that Senator Clark is not going
to build a residence on the site of old
Stewart Castle, which he purchased
some time ago, thus adding another
handsome home to the many notable
ones in the vicinity of Dupont Circle.
The finishing touches are being put to
the new Clark home in New York. and
it is said the Senator will not build
again outside Montana.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
To Sail for Europe.

Mr.. Cotter T. Bride, of Capitol Hill.
accompanied by his son. Mr.. William w.
Bride. will sail from New York tomorrow
on the Teutonic, for an extended Con-
tinental tour. Young Mr.. Bride has
been in bad health for some time, and
his physician has ordered him to the
mountains of Scotland for the remainder
OF the summer. A short visit will be
paid TO ireland, and the rest of the trip.
on the way home, will be spent in Eng
land, Germany. and France, II Mr..
Brides health permits.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Quite a Difference.

A pearl necklace was sold at auction
recently in Paris for 1872 900 francs, al
though the auctioneer had thought 1t
advisable 20 start the bidding at 1900
francs. The owners of the necklace,
says the Paris Messenger" will GER
tainly be most agreeeably surprised
when accounts are settled, and will not
regret having ordered 1t to be sold at
public auction, seeing that no more
than 1900 francs could be found for
1t when offered privately.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
By EDWARD CLEMENS.

Oh maiden fair, you see by this,
The danger lurking in kiss.
And, lest you would disease impart
(The poison acts upon the heartD
A seal upon your lips you'll place,
No more the joys of kissing taste.
And we, poor youths, what shall we do,
If to this stern decree we're true
And meier enjoy the honeyed sips
From sweet, enticing rosy lipsl
All, as for me. for them sigh.
If it be death, then let me die!
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Manufactures in South.

V. w. Henderson, a prominent bust
ness man of Greensboro, n. c., is at the
National.
Once upon a time" said Mr.. Hen
dersOn. last evening, 'the South devoted
her energies to agriculture. but now we
divide our interests and are coming to
the front as manufacturing center In
Greensboro We have begun the founia
tion of what Will be the largest cotton
factory in the world. The cost OF it
will be over two million dollars.
IF We can only establish proper trade
relations with Cuba we will supply that
market with manufactured cotton. And
it is profitable market, too. 1t is but
question of time when all the cotton
mills of the country will be located in
the South for even New England can no
longer compete with us.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Social World Quiet.

An unusual occurrence is presented
to the social world this week in that
Washington is without the presence of
Il President. Vice President. or Cabi-
net officer. There are but few members
OF Congress in town and nearly all the
representatives of resident society have
taken their departure for seashore or
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Palma's Wisdom.

Milwaukee Sentinel-President Palma s
fitness for his new Cuban job is shown
by his offer of political offices to promi-
nent men on condition that they shall
expect no salaries. Solomon could not
have devised wiser method OF discour-
aging grafters.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Democrats May Have Walkover.

IF the Republicans of California re-
nominate Governor Gage the Democrats
will have a walk-oyer," remarked Mr.. J.
A. English, OF San Francisco, at the
Ebbitt, last night
Governor Gage has hard fight on
hand within his own party, and his
friends are making desperate effort to
have his administration indorsed by a
denomination. This split among the
Republican leaders of the State will not
only help the Democrats in the guber-
natorlal contest. but it will have ma
tional influence in the Congressional
districts. with strong prospects of the
Democrats gaining two and possibly
three Representatives.
National politics do not prevail
much in California. Local conditions
count more than anything else"
Mr.. Engliah is here on legal business.
He will leave for New York tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
To Renew Old Friendships.

Madame Patrenotre. formerly Miss Ell
verscn of Philadelphia. Will arrive in
this country soon. to be the guest Of her
father. VI. Patrenotre will not be able TO
accompany his charming wife here, but
will come over later to renew old nc-
qualntances and to escort Nine. Patre-
notre back to Europe.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Getting Used to Disturbances.

Buffalo Express-The threatened naval
attack on New York interests the great
city very little. Probably the people fig
ure that it doesn't make much differ
snee whether they are blown Up By
subway explosions or warships.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Relative of Mikado Here.

Prince Cato. relative of the Mikado
OF Japan and governor OF the Island of
Formosa, has arrived at Atlantic City
for few days. With his suite he is
registered at the st. Dennis. The
Princes visit to America is entirely on
business. He is accepting no social rec
ognition.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
For Canal Commissioner.

When Representative r. C. DeGraffen-
reid, vino is now at the Riggs House.
was mentioned FOR the position OF one
OF the Panama Canal commissioners a
few days ago, it was not generally re
garded as serious matter either by
himself or his friends. The matter has
now, however, assumed an entirely DIFF
ferent aspect. Mr.. DeGraffenreid has
been receiving letters and kilograms
from many of his colleagues in Congress
urging him to become an applicant for
appointment to the position and assur
ing him of hearty support. He has also
met many members of Congress here
who have personally given him the
same assurances.
This unanimity of good will toward
Mr.. DeGraffenreid has come from Re-
publican as well as Democratic mem
bers of both the House and Senate. 1t
has caused him 10 view the matter seri
ously. He said yesterday that the words
of encoura cement he had received had
been gratifying to him. and that he
would become an earnest applicant for
the position on one condition, and that
was the Endorsement OF the Texas Dem
ocratic State convention, which meets
today He said he was sorry not 10 be
able to attend the convention. but busi-
ness precluded the possibility of his at
tendance He believes, however. he has
friends enough 10 assist him in this mat
ter and that II the convention will in
dorse him for Panama Canal commits
sioner lie not only viii become an active
applicant, but is certain OF appointment.
He says the Texas Democracy can de-
eide the matter.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Attorney General at Seashore.

Attorney General Knox is keeping
very much to himself at Atlantic City.
He and his family remain on the broad
riazzas of their hotel a great deal OF
the time The general public knows lit
tie OF the Cabinet minister's presence.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Horse Show at Seashore.

Today will mark the opening OF the
Horse Show at Atlantic City. Society
will attend, and the event promises to
he highly interesting. Attorney Gen.
eral and Mrs Knox will have boxes.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Sixto and Aggie Joint Partners.

Atlanta Constitution-Slxto Lopez
Pond and will conduct the Aguinaldo
lecture tour in cahoots with the Dewey
denuded George Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Still in Washington.

Representative and Mrs. Daizell are
still lingering in Washington. They have
been entertaining several college friends
OF their young sons at their attractive
home.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Positively Without Color.

Baltimore Hcrald-One good thing
may be said in lllalf OF Mr.. Austin's
literary productions. and that is that
they possess every qualification for ad-
mission to Tic Evanston Qll.) library.
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in regard to this matter of excess Of
residents Of the District OF Columbia in
the departmental service at Washington.
and that is that in other parts OF tho
United States the same conditions do
rot exist as exist IN the District OF CO.
lumbia. In the District of Columbia are
all the executive departments, and very
few local Federal of,.ces; whereas,
scattered throughout the States and
Territories are large numbers of local
Federal offices in which the residents Of
those States and Territories may find
employment. in addition TO their being
granted their proportionate share of ap-
pointments IN the departments at Wash
ington
Residents of the District OF Columbia
who desire to enter the Government
service must OF necessity seek employ
ment in the District OF Columbia: and
there being few local Federal Offices.
they are obliged to seek entrance 10 the
executive departments.
Under the census of 1900. as before
stated. each State and Territory is en-
titled to one appointment in 10000.
This gives Hawaii sixteen and Porto
Rico ninety-fve appointments. respec-
lively. The following have received an
excessive share OF appointments under
the allotment of appointments required
by the rule:
Ohio. Virginia, Delaware, Vermont,
Nevada. Maryland and the District Of
Columbia. while the following are the
eight States and Territories which have
received the least per cent, in order,
under the apportionment:
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Any who cannot buy the Morning Afternoon Sunday
Edition The Times stand in Washington suburban
towns, railroad train elsewhere will confer favor by notify
ing the Publisher of The Times Tenth and Streets Wash
ngton d. c.
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THE BACILLUS AMORIS.

TWO eminent French sans Prof Feury
Ferhap be the
the Northwestern
following declaration pledge,
Realizing kissing
kissing.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
To Visit Maryland.

Miss Agnes O'Donnoghue. of George
town. will be the guest of Judge Frey's
family in Maryland for few weeks.
Miss O'Donnoghue left Washington
yesterday morning for Judge Frey's
home.
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Will Visit Switzerland.

Senator and Mrs. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew are now in Paris. but will leave
the French capital shortly for few
weeks stay in Switzerland. They Will
sail for home about the middle OF Au-
gust.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
General Porter on Visit.

Gen. Horace Porter left Bar Harbor
yesterday for Newport. where he will
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Berwind.
at their charming villa.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Miss Morse Entertains.

Miss Elizabeth Morse is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. John ]. Miller. wife Of
Lieutenant Miller of the Nineteenth In
fantry Mrs. Miller recently returned
from the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
AL Right IF 1t Holds.

st. Louis be-Democrat-The treaty
between Colombia and the United States
will be pact. It is well enough to get
accustomed to the term at once.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Visiting in Paris.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Townsend are In
Paris for a few weeks. They are maxi
ing tour Of the Continent. and will
return to America some time in the late
fall.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Stop at Newport.

Miss Letter and Mr.. Joseph Letter
were among the guests at the dinner
given at Newport Sunday evening By
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones.
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TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID

EVENING EDITION, ono year. -; six
months, &1.5O: three months, - cents.
Evening AMI Sunday. one year. SO; six
months $3.50; three months. Sl.2b
Morning, Evening, and sundaY, one
year, SO; six months. So; three mon tbs
. 80.
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RATES TO OUT OF

80 tF''SNINFf T IFV-N IN-fTfI' TO Vff vi
MORNING EDITION, one year, 50: six
months, $3.50; three months, sI.25.
months, $3.50; three months, SI.s5.
Sunday edition only, one year, s.; siS
months, 81; three month. 80 cents.
The Washington times., 1902-07-15
Her Last Song.
By HESTER NJ. POOLE.

Come not when 1 am dead. .''-rennyson.