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The Washington times., 1902-05-19

lopsided appearance. 1t is like OK with one
horn. 1t looks mutilated unfinished.
In time the companion-pece OF the Library OF 0on-
gress must be constructed Why not now? What bet
companion piece could there be than the Patent
Office and Hall of Inventions?
Some speak of establishing the Supreme Court on
this square and others of putting the Supreme Court
and other courts there also the Department of JUS
tce One would be lost in great an establish
All the together would not fill it. 1t is
unsuitable location for the Department of Justice
which should be as near the White House possible.
Scientific bodies of the country have Indicated great
interest in the establishment of Patent Office and
Hall of Inventions. The inventors delighted with
it, and it be just, wise, and expedient
project.
l introduced the bill in December, 1899. 1t
and Grounds. 1 was absent from this session of Con-
gress for several months, and have therefore been
prevented from bringing the attention at
an earlier time. shall the bill and urge
its passage.
1t approprates 100000 for the acquisition of the
site for the buildings the building itself to cost
5,00o000-the cost of of modern battlesips.
What armory of peace and what stimulus for
progress it would be- 1t is invention that is bringing
the nations in communion through the arts of
merce, and is making repugnant by its tremen-
dous perils
Every new invention is a contribution to the happi
and peace of mankind The leading nation of the
earth should boldly take the lead in the exatation of
inventive achievement; in the production of inventive
power and in fostering of the beuefactors of
mankind, who have put the world in debt for their
good works.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD In
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Charming People of Martinique.

"The natives Of Martinique before
Mont Pelee vented destruction on the
island spent most of their money in
adornment Of their persons, and the GUS
tom was one of a number which went 10
make St. Pierre the most delightful Of
the colonial West Indies" said Mr.. John
Farr, prominent sugar importer Of New
York. who will appear before the Com
mittee on Cuban Affairs today. He is
registered at the Raleigh Hotel.
In most of the islands of the West In
dies the better class Of English and
French people seem ever desirous Of re-
turning to their native lands, but such
Unique, where the French have their
theaters and country homes, and enjoy
life to the limit the year round. In the
course Of my several visits to the island
I never heard any apprehension express
ed regarding Mont Pelee. Two or three
years ago bathed in the sulphur waters
near the crater.
THE people were delightful. Nearly
all of the women are possessed of strain
Of French blood which makes them CO.
quetish. In the last few years, however,
residence in Martinique has been less de-
sirable because the negroes have out
voted the whites in the legislature and,
conscious of their strength, have become
insolent. Thus the race question Is one
which confronted the people Of the island
In serious phase when the catastrophe
occurred, which diverted all thoughts OF
anything else"
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Nloral Perspective.

1t is said that some temperance ad-
vocates in Maine have voted that 1t is
sinful to ride in an automobile pro-
PEELED by alcohol. This seems like
rather a large story. but there was an
anecdote in one of the temperance
papers not long ago about a servant
who was so conscientious that she
would not use alcohol for cleaning
purposes, quoting in support of her
position the adjuration. Touch not.
taste not. handle not Therefore,
perhaps this exhibition of scrupulosi-
ty may be fact and not fiction. since
the example of the servant in the
story was commended as good one
to follow. The power of suggestion
is great, as we all know, and many
people are led in the right path by
the hypnotic influence of the proper
sort of reading.
However, this stand on the part of
the ladies in question is not likely to
have very wide influence on the
country, for the very good reason
that 1t is the exceptional citizen who
has a chance to ride in an automobile
propelled by alcohol or anything else.
and when temptation is as expensive
as seven or eight hundred dollars
most of us can manage to keep out of
It. II is the five and ten and twenty
cent temptations which count.
There is. however, one train of
thought which may be worth follow
ing in this connection. When one be-
lieves the mere neighborhood of al
cohol to be detrimental to the moral
nature. what becomes of the moral
perspective? Intemperance is only
one of the kinds of sin into which
human being is liable to fall in this
world. and II is impossible TO regard
all infractions of the moral law, of
the size of this one. as sufficiently i'm
portant to need attention. One would
have nothing TO do but count up sins.
at that rate. and that is not the most
profitable occupation in the world.
If it is a sin to ride in an automobile
propelled by alcohol, how much of n
sin is it to injure the reputation of an
innocent person. or to refrain from
keeping a promise to ones own hurt.
or to judge ones neighbor. or cause
outsiders to take dislike TO ones re-
ligion. or do all the other things
which human and fallible people are
likely to do in this world with the
best of Intentions!
On the whole, since absolute perfec-
ton is scarcely attainable for most
of MS. 1t looks as if life were made up
of fine choice of iniquities, and to
this end. it is well that ones moral
perspective should be settled by some
sort of standard.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Perversion of Energy.

The modern theory of criminology, as
distinguished from the old idea. seems to
be that crime is perversion Of energy.
a misuse OF faculties which might in other
circumstances be perfectly legitimate.
Some strict moralists may be uneasy over
the prevalence OF this view. believing
that 1t lessons moral responsibility and
increases temptation, by making excuses
for the sinner; but, after all, the point
at issue is not whether the theory is good
for human beings to believe. but whether
1t is true. supposed law Of the universe
may be ever so beneficial In its effect on
society. but IL 1t is a cooked-up theory in
stead of law its good effects will not in
the least affect its falsity. AS a matter
Of fact, however. belief in false theory
is very seldom beneficial. Things seem to
be so arranged in this world that the
nearer people can come to understanding
life as 1t is the better 1t is for them
mentally. morally. and physically in the
end.
This change in the theory of eriminology
results. for one thing. in making ii more
possible to deal with criminals and pre-
vent crime. Formerly. when a boy was q
thief. his sin was regarded as innate
deviltry. and the means which were taken
to eradicate 1t frequently had an effect
exactly opposite to the one intended. Now.
the philanthropist recognizes whatever
good there is in the youth and endeavors
to develop that. which is. as a rule. more
hopeful and agreeable task than crushing
out the evil. boy who goes into life
of crime from love Of excitement and en-
terprise may be useful person In some
sphere where excitement and enterprise
are the normal conditions. whereas he
would be difficult and dangerous element
In humdrum community governed en-
tirely by routine.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Ping-Pong a vi,ulent Malady.

"As the prize inanc interrogation. DO
you play ping-pong' has taken the place
Of Have you read David Harum?" said
C. X. Underwood. of Wisconsin, at the
National Hotel last night.
II have never seen the game Of ping
pong played, ard just to be little out
of the ordinary l don't intend to let any
ping -ponger get me In his clutches for
the purpose Of instruction. The game
must have a strong hold on Washington
had no soone. arrived In the city and
called upon an old friend. sane on most
subjects, but who poured hysterical re-
cital OF the joys of ping-pong into my
car. He had the craze in aggravated form.
although not SO bad that he thought he
felt the ping-pong pang. He asked me II
I'd learned to play. and insisted on teach
ing me, but I had the strength to resist.
have seen many amusement maladles,
but never one so virulent and so demor-
alizing as this apology for tennis-ping-
pong"
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
The Good a Talmage May Do.

New York has lost one of her celebrated
preachers in DR.. De Witt Talmage. who
died on Sunday at Washington. He was
kind OF spurgeon. with all Surgeons
power of attracting great congregations,
but without Surgeons humor and mas
culine common sense. There is no reason
to doubt his sincerity, but he belonged
to those American divines who cannot re-
sist the national impulse toward adver-
tisement, and think that nothing is lost
IL audiences are drawn together by
sheer sensationalism. 1t is very DIFF
icult for the cultivated to Judge
such men with fairness, they are
SO disgusted by their vulgarity. but 1t is
probable that, like the Salvation Army,
they appeal to a class which cannot be
moved unless its emotions are stirred,
and feels no emotion unless in some way
taken by surprise. They do mischief by
lowering the standard alike OF preaching
and Of Christianity, but they do good by
breaking the crust of Journalism and com
pelling their rivals to see that something
Is wanted In the pulpit besides solemnity
and good manners They are alive, though
II is with a life which those who hold
that Christianity and self-restraint in its
defense are compatible find It impossible
to admire.-London Spectator.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Iowa's Official Monopoly.

81 find that people in Washington seem
possessed Of the idea that Iowa has COB
bied more than her share of good gov
ernmental Offices declared Mr.. ]. G.
Henderson. of Cedar Rapids. Iowa, at the
Ebbitt House last night. THE fact that
there are two Iowa men In the Cabinet Is
held up to me as an example Of oneState
monopoly terrible to behold. The same
circumstance has been the case frequent
ly before without a great comment being
aroused, the most recent instance being
the presence of Attorney General Knox
and Postmaster General Smith. both of
Pennsylvania. in President Roosevelt's
Cabinet at the same time.
New York is soon to come in for a
large share of high-class governmental
occupancy. Mr.. George B. Cortelyou will
ne made Secretary of the new Department
OF Commerce. The President is New
Yorker, as everybody knows. and Secre-
tary Root is another representative which
that State has in the official family. Thus
will New York have three of the greatest
offices in the country. Few Of the honors
Iowa has gained have been through ap-
pointment. Her Congressional delegation
is stronger than those of other States be-
cause by sheer hard work the members
have won prestige"
The Washington times., 1902-05-19

The Patent Office is congested overcrowded, and ut
ery Insufficient for the display of inventions and yet
the American people the most inventive people that
lived in all the tide of time and overshadow-
ing the world with the exploits of their genius.
The Commissioner of Patents has time and time
again appealed to Congress for relief but far the
appeal has dull necessities of gov
ernment ought to before its luxures, and yet we
ington while this bureau of lies neglect
ed and passed by
The Patent Office pays for itself. and from every
standpoint of the consideration that is
asked. The bill which favor and of which am the
author proposes to put Capitol Hill, opposite the
Senate side of the Capitol commodous and beauti-
full building corresponding to the Library of Congress
building which faces the House of Representatives
sde-a patent Office and hall of inventions.
In this building should be displayed in models all
American Inventions and such selected inventions of
other nations would be instructive and inter
esting especially those which have been patented in
this country.
These inventions should be arranged so as to show
evolution, as, for instance, from the old fashioned
wooden pow to the steam pow and from the scythe to
the modern steam mower and reaper.
1t would be a university of invention, where any
inventive mind that had crude conception would be
stimulated by its contemplation, and led by stages of
reflection toward the maturity of its designing power
1t would be in conformity with the eternal fitness
of things to construct this building a companion
piece to the Library of Congress. At present the
plateau the Capitol. with the splendid
Library of Congress building side and miscel-
laneous collection of dwellings upon the other,
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
SENATOR DANIELS PLEA.

a of
tions Dane Invention has
of
ton of mechanical problems the manufacturing
trial of their
a o a
Senator Daniel that invention ontribu
tion the happiness mankind He that the
the things born of the mechanical genius brain
to that
that distinctly keeping with the bautfca
Senator would pride worlds beautiful cities
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Plans for the Summer.

Plans for the Summer.
The Cabinet families have practically
arranged their plans TOR the summer.
The Secretary of State and his family,
as usual, will go to their home. THE
Fells." on Lake sunapee, New Hampshire.
Secretary and Mrs. Shaw have about de-
cided to take house in the suburbs Of
Washington. while the Secretary Of War
will remain in Washington during Mrs.
Roots absence abroad.
The Attorney General has handsome
home In Pittsburg. where his family will
spend the early summer before going to
one OF the resorts on the Northern coast.
The Postmaster Generals family has
not decided as yet as to their vacation
plans.
Secretary and Mrs. Hitchcock will prob
ably go to their New Hampshire home
shortly, and the Secretary of Agriculture
and Miss Wilson will remain here until
the heat of summer.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
After Senator Scott's Seat.

"The fight against Senator Scott in
West Virginia is on in earnest, although
it is over two years until his successor
will be balloted for in the legislature, %
said Mr.. c. P. Dorr, of Addison, ". Va.
at the Raleigh. where he Is staying while
arranging for mail contracts for the Hol-
ley River and Addison Railroad, a new
road soon to be operated. Incidentally
Mr.. Dorr is not mixing In the Senatorial
fight, but is diligently bolstering his own
fences in the expectation of gaining the
Republican nomination for governor two
years from this time. His candidacy for
the honor is flourishing one. He is ac-
companied by Jacob Fisher. a member o!
the State house of representatives. At
present they are more interested in the
development of Webster Springs. the salt
sulphur waters of which they declare are
destined to become famous now that the
already popular but hitherto rather In
accessible resort has been reached by the
new railroad.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
WHAT MOST INTERESTS
VISITORS AT THE CAPITOL.


visitors Capitol great
versty of made
marble
to of of
Representatives before anything upon
|
As rule the New England people wish everything from
members of Representatives
them individually They also take
of
press themselves being their great Capitol
Workers Chicagoans
the legislative
hurry, constantly
mo
Many Capitol imagine all
told
Gated elsewhere in the city.
the
United
that he lives at White
Every questions brings
being a Capitol guide.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
May Be Representative Palmer.

Alderman Honore Palmer, son Of Mrs.
Potter Palmer, Of Chicago, has been
talked of In connection with the Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress in the dis
trict now held by Representative Bou-
tell said Judge Lambert Tree, of Chi
France and to Russia, at the Arlington
last night. He is very bright young
fellow. who has already made a most ex-
cellent showing in the political field. He
was elected an alderman some little time
ago, and appears to be possessed OF many
of the superb qualities Of both his father
and mother"
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Youngest Grandsire in the House.

Representative Ben F. Caldwell, of the
Seventeenth Congressional district of
Illinois, is, perhaps, without exception
the youngest grandfather in the House
And he received the distinction and honor
this spring.
He is a grandfather twice. On the Sd
of last March he received a telegram from
his son John, announcing the arrival Of
a grandson. and two months later, the
Sd inst, a telegram came from Louis
Vile. KY, from his son-in-law, ex-Rep-
resentative Oscar Turner. stating that a
grandson had been born in the Turner
home.
The Kentucky grandson has been named
Oscar. jr. 1t is a coincidence that the
grandfather on the fathers side of Oscar.
jr., was for a number of years a Repre-
sentative in Congress from Kentucky
and that the father, Oscar. sr, who
served one term, is a Democrat, from
the Louisville district.
II the grandson. Oscar. jr., or as some
Of Representative Caldwcll's friends say,
Oscar the Third. takes after his for
bears he. too, may one day land in Con-
gress.
Being proud grandfather twice In the
Caldwell has been SO clipper these days.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Uncle Sam in the Lead.

Cleveland Plain Dealer-It Will be re-
membered with a thrill Of somewhat
doubtful pride that Uncle Sam includes
among his other possessions the largest
volcanic crater in the world. ii is Kilauea,
on the island Of Hawaii, and II is always
in q state Of more or less activity. And
on another Of the Hawaiian group, Maui,
is the largest extinct crater in the world.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
A Sur on "Fair Bingen on the Rhine"

John Sharp Williams, Of Mississippi.
ternoon in the speech he made resent
ing the imputations cast upon the North
ern soldiers and their conduct In the
South during the civil war by Representa-
tive Grow of Pennsylvania, is raconteur
of rare versatility. His entrance into
the cloakroom is always welcomed by a
demand from his fellow members for
something new.
The other day he and number OF
other Representatives were discussing
their boyhood days and the poems they
used to recite at commencement.
You remember, Of course, Williams"
asked Representative Cooper of Wiscon
sin. that famous old poem of 'Bingen on
the Rhine?"
"oh, yes" responded Williams, dryly.
II remember the poem. and 1 more than
remember fair Bingcn, for it was in that
town that / displayed the most lamenta
BILE cowardice in retreating from
charge of Liliputian Cavalry"
The others looked puzzled at this. and
Williams hastened to explain.
II arrived there ono night very tired,
and after considerable difficulty, but real
ly / can't see why now, l succeeded in
securing a room at the inn. had not
been in bed ten minutes before / was up,
candle in hand. making an investigation
and never did Knights OF the Cloth of
Gold cavort SO gayly as the insectivorous
host of the bedclothes.
when / went downstairs and made my
kick it was received by the phlegmatic
German very calmly, and with rare lack
Of discretion for Boniface he suggested
that cross the river and spend the night
at the little town on the other side,
which / did.
~ learned later that the town was in
tested with bedbugs, and had been for
many years. So in view Of all this, /
cannot see why the soldier of the legion
who lay dying at Algiers should have
had such a yearning desire to be back
at 'Hingen, fair Bingen, on the Rhine.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
La France.
BY E. ". NJ.

The Rose, of all the lightest
brightest faucies-
Pink-petaled. golden-hearted-
sweet La France is
So statuesque. so graceful
in her poses,
She seems, in truth, the
queenliest of Roses.
The fairest blue-eycd maid
with sunny tresses
Wears thee upon her bosom
with caresscS-
She knows thy lovely form and
hue enhances
Her power to charm, her speeches,
and her glances.
As dainty us Il fair Parisienne
She wins the eyes. and then the
hearts of men.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Efficient.

Boston Globe-An Iowa man, being ex-
amined in Washington TO determine his
fitness for consulship. was asked: How
many Hessians did George III hire to come
TO this country to fight the Americans
during the Revolution?" He thought for a
long time. Then he said: Il don't know.
but II was a darn sight more than went
back" Evidently he is fit.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
No Time for Red Tape.

st. Louis Republic - President Rooee-
velt's common-sense course in dispensing
with official red tape and so being enabled
promptly to dispatch relief boats 80 the
scene OF the recent calamity in Martinique
deserves commentator as emiusntly COR
rect la such crisis.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
NEED OF A NEW PATENT OFFICE
AND HALL OF INVENTIONS
BY Senator JOHN w. DANIEL, of Virginia.

Every new invention is contribution to the hap
piness peace of mankind. The leading nation OF
the earth should boldly take the lead in the exalta-
tion of inventive achievement in the production OF
power in fostering of the benefac-
tors of mankind who have put the world in debt for
their good works.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19

The Commissioner Vi Patents has time and again
appealed Congress relief but far the appeal
has fallen dull The necessities OF govern
| ment ought to before its luxuries, and yet we
have gorgeous plans for the Identification of Washing
ton while this bureau of government lies neglected
and passed by.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Listening.

Buffalo Express M. Camille Fiam-
marion has commented upon the volcanic
ernptions In :he West Indies. but moth
ing has yet been beard from our own
Eikola Tesla.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Probably False.

Cincinnati Enquirer-King Edward is
reported to be annoyed by the shipping
combine. 1t is welcome information that
he finds time to be even annoyed about
practical matter In the midst OF the gaudy
preparations for the coronation.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Another Prize Competition.

Philadelphia Ledger-Before Congress
admits Arizona and New Mexico as one
State 1t should offer prize for a name
to lt the combination.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
|DOINGs in THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne Whitney to Spend August With Secre
tary and Mrs. Hay.
Families Practically AangedThe Lei
Take Cottage Bar Harbor-Dance at Chevy Chase
Club in Honor of Miss MoehIer.
To Return in August.

Word comes from abroad that Mr.. and
Mrs. Payne Whitney will sail for this
country August and spend a month with
the latter's parents, the Secretary Of
State and Mrs. Hay.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
A Pretty Luncheon.

A Pretty Luncheon.
Mrs. Benjamin F.. Warder and the
Misses warder gave a pretty luncheon on
Sunday afternoon, followed by a trip to
Mount Vernon. The guests included the
counselor OF the French embassy and
Nine. de Margerie. Miss Alice Roosevelt,
and Count Gheradesca. of the Argentine
legation. In the evening Miss Roosevelt
was the guest of honor at theater party
given by Signor del Viso. when the addi-
tional guests were the same as those
who had attended Mrs. Warder's luncheon.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
Dance at Chevy Chase Club.

Miss Althea Moehler. Of Brookline.
Mass, will be given dance at the Chevy
Chase Club house tomorrow. The
hostesses Of the occasion will be Mrs.
and Miss Knox, the wife and daughter
of the Attorney General and Miss Wilson.
daughter of the Secretary of Agriculture.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Hot Stuff.

Nashville Banner-Some OF the machine
novel writers are doubtless busy at work
on romapces the scenes of which are laid
In MartiniQle.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19
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The Washington times., 1902-05-19
En- Route to Europe.

Baroness Won orendorf left for New
York Thursday en- route for Europe, where
she will spend the summer visiting the
German health resorts. hoping to find re-
lief from rheumatism from which she has
been suffering.
The Washington times., 1902-05-19

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