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cylinder about eight inches in diameter
and about fourteen inches in length. and
suitable mechanism is arranged SO as to
cause 1t to make revolution in approxi-
mately one minute.
On this cylinder is fastened sheet OF
paper which entirely covers 1t, and in
contact with this sheet Is a glass foun-
tain pen, which causes spiral line to be
made upon the paper when the chrome
graph is set in motion.
This pen is mounted in such way that
an electric magnet will cause it to make
slight oscillation which causes a log
in this line when break is made in the
current, and when it is switched into the
break circuit of clock beating seconds
the distance between these jogs in the
line will represent seconds of time.
A Complete observation.
Now the observer at the transit jnstr,,-
ment has in his hand an electric kew
which when closed causes an additional
jog il the line on the chronograph sheet.
1t follows that If he closes this key on the
instant of the passage of the star image
across line in the field of the transit in
strument a record of the second and part
of second when this occurred will be
made on the sheet by the extra jog in the
line. ~
complete observation is made by re-
cording the passage across each of the
five lines and taking the mean OF the five.
which gives very exactly the time of the
transit across the centre one, or meridian.
If a transit or passage of the sun is
thus observed solar time is obtained, TO
when correction Of varying amount for
every day in the year, called equation OF
time. is applied. and when so corrected
mean solar time. which we use in our
daily lives. is obtained.
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Rev DR.. yOHN N. SCHyIX,

but the President declined. saying he
wanted to go to church like any other
man.
After the benediction, the congregati ion
now remains standing in their pews until
he passes out. The President follows the
service closely. even Joining in the hymns.
Always before the service, Mr.. Schick
goes through the church greeting his flock
and those who have strayed In. He
breaches in heart-to-heart way that is
seldom heard. Many who are unaccus-
toned to the "folds,' and have just en-
tered to scrutinize the President as he
worships, confined in so close space with
an earnest, honest, effective pleader, with
mighty voice. seem to forget they came
only to observe, and become affected.
'The Presidents attendance at that lit
tie church will do more for Christianity
than had he attended any other" said
one of this class. as he followed him out
of church last Sunday.
The German Reformed Church is predomi-
nant in this country only in eastern Penn
sylvania. but it is strong all through that
State, and inOhio. The Dutch Reformed has
its strength in New York State. Together
they have a membership of about 80. 600
the English-sp speaking Throughout
the country
1t was the denominations intention to
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The First Lady Of the Land
Offers Her Sabbath De-
VOtionS at the Most
AriStOCratiC ECcleSiaS-
tiCal EdifiCe in the City.

build larger mission here before Mr.
Roosevelt began to attend OF course.
when he attended as Vice President. an
| impetus was given the movement. When
he became President the project was as
good as copsummated.
The little church stands back on an al
ley, about 100 feet across a lot from
Fifteenth Street, between Rhode Island
Avenue and Street. 1t is intended TO
construct church costing $50. 900 and
covering the present site and the lot. The
congregation in Washington is not able
to sustain this expense, but from all
over the country donations to the building
fund are being received. Thirty-five thou
sand dollars, in which is a donation from
the President, is now subscribed. and the
architects are at work on the plans.
At Fashionable st. Johns.
Mrs. Roosevelt does not. like her hus-
band shine alone at church. St. Johns
has always been known as the Presi-
-ent's church. 1t is also known as the
English church. More than half the coun-
try's Presidents and nearly all the mem
bers of the British Embassies have wor-
SHIPPED there.
1t is the chief Senatorial and Cabinet
religious rendezvous, and that of the
smart set" The many strangers and
outsiders who flock to see this notable ag-
gregation generally have to wait until
the pewholders are safe in their pews
before they can enter.
The church is situated on the corner OF
Sixteenth and H streets. just across La
fayette Square from the White House, i'm
mediately opposite Secretary Hays house.
a block from the Depew mansion. and in
the opposite direction. about the same
distance from Senator Hanna's. The in
terror is rich and elaborate. The vested
choir and the mighty organ are in sharp
contrast with the volunteer singers and
the little melodeon at the Presidents
church. So are the minister's sermons
Rev. DIR. Mackay smith.
DR.. Mackay-Smith is quite wealthy by
and gives over his salary for
works of charity for Washington and
other poor. He lives in a beautiful home
on Sixteenth Street, near Massachusetts
Avenue.
Sometimes the children attend church
with Mrs. Roosevelt. They will be left 10
decide for themselves as to which church
they will join. Denomination is largely
matter of birth. Though Mrs. Roosevelt's
and the Presidents churches differ SO.
they. themselves. are of the same demo-
cratic inclinations.
These two churches are the Sunday
sights for visitors to Washington. Their
contrast has a curious effect.
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MOST USEFUL BIBLE VERSES

5-Psalms H. David's prayer, "iIave mercy
upon me, o Cod etc.
8-Psslnis ClII. Bless the Lord, my soul"
etc.
81 Corinthians Xv. 81: Christ be not raised,
your faith is vain,'' etc.
2-Join XX, the discovery Of the empty
sepulchrc b. Mary.
2-JoIn XVI, 'If go not away, the Comforter
will not come" etc.
2-Reyclaiion XXI, -"He Showed ne pure
river of water Of Iife,'' etc.
From which it is fair TO infer that those
twenty-one chapters are exceedingly i'm
portant to be familiar with, having re
ceived 164 votes, as IL We're. have one
reference each to the following thirty
seven chapters: Exodus xiv, Psalms. tx,
xix, xxxvii, xcl, cxlii; Isaiah XII, II, ";
Proverbs, iv; Matthew, xvi, XVI, XIV,
xviii: Luke, ii, xiii; John II, iv X xiii,
xvii, xix, xxi: Acts, II, viii, XVI; Romans
iii, X; Galatians. xiv; Philippians, i, IL,
Iii. "; Ephesians. " vi; l Peter, ii;
John, V.
A preacher who is noted for his strong
individuality declined to select four chap
ters, but wished me confined to one verse,
John iii. Is: "God SO loved the world"
etc. While deeply grateful to all and
without wishing to discriminate invidious-
ly, and though ! am very far from being d
Catholic, consider the reply OF his En-
inencc, Cardinal Martinelli, to exceed in
wisdom all the rest. i shall prepare
separate article thereupon. Those who
wish to send for free copy OF it, when
ready, addres me at 10 May Building, city.
FRANK
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To the Editor Of The Times:

To The Editor Of The Times
Having sent return postal cards to 100
Washington clergymen with request that
each recommend three or four chapters
(only) for special and most frequent
study, l have become indebted to ffty-six
for very prompt and very cordial replies.
or course, all sects were approached
with the same request. Several desired
me to publish the results. l hoped to re-
ceive kind reply from all, but the re-
suits so far are very instructive.
In the ffty-six returns the selections
made are as follows:
2o-John III, the story of Nicodemu, or the
new birth.
Is-Matthew V, the Sermon on the Mount.
li-Matthew VI. tho Sermon on the Mount.
l1-Matthew VII, the Sermon the Mount.
16-P.alnis XXIII, The Lord is my Shepherd"
etc.
1b-John XIV, LET not your heart b..
troubled etc.
I2-Lukc NY, story OF the prodgsl son.
g-lsaish LII, Christ's sliG,Eings described.
S-Rom.ns VII, There Is, therefore, nov
no condemnation. etc.
IL Corinthians XII. "Iho' speak with the
tongues OF men and Of angels" etc.
6-Romsns All, Il bcscech YOU therefore,
brethren, BY the mercies OF Cod.
John l., In the beginning was the Word"
etc.
A-John Ky, 81 am the true vine etc.
S-Exodus XX, the Ten Commandments Of
Moses.
: s-psalans l, blessed is the man that wslk-
eth etc.
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TIME BY THE SUN

The principal work OF the Naval OBJ
servatory consists in setting the standard
of correct time. s--s.---a-7-a-a
Every clock and watch hitherto con-
structed has been and is, to certain ex-
tent. wrong for the only unerring time
piece Is the CLOCK of the heavens" and 1t
is necessary to make frequent compari-
sons with it if We would keep our erratic
tickers right. .--
This is done by observing the passage
of any of the heavenly bodies across our
meridian caused by the revolution of the
earth on its axis every twenty-four hours.
This meridian is an ina aginary line run
ming north and south and passing directly
overhead.
The apparatus necessary to take this
observation is transit instrument and
recording chronograph. There are three
transit houses at the observatory, each
of which is in telegraphic communication
with the chrOnograph in the clock house,
from which the time is flashed at noon
every day to all parts of the country.
Transit and ChronOgraph.
The transit, as is doubtless well known,
is telescope mounted on its axis so as
to swing in the meridian. and fitted with
circles for altitude. The field at the eye
end has twelve parallel lines ruled on
it, the centre one of which represents the
meridian, and time is taken by observing
the passage OF the image of u star across
these lines.
Tha hrny gTA, Nrh htnt civ ,-ic J.
record of the observation, consists of
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magic word "Kismet" and wear it by
night and day.
"Just in time for the Christmas tree. ."
exclaimed my little friend the bride as
called Christmas morning to see if she
wasn't homesick.
You have a tree-for why? for whom"
| cnquired.
For Bridget. to be sure" the bride
made answer, and she ushered me into the
library, where was set up diIDnutive
Christmas tree whose sole decoration was
a long, fat, juicy sausage link, that
dropped ia melancholy foredOom from the
topmost branch to the floor.
"Dear little Bridget hasn't seen The tree
yet" the bride explained, land now We
shall behold the surprise and the TaItu-
roUs emotion together. Come, Bridget,
Bridget, Bridget" opening a door; and in
waddled fat pug which, after gazing
fondly st the spectacle. executed side
tracks treeward and fell TO upon the sau-
sage.
II was as beautiful an exhibition Of hoIi
day 2luttony as ] ever beheld, despite the
fact that l have attended three afternoon
teas four dinners, and Two luncheons
since Christmas.
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lunch with him the following day. Sfc
refused. AT least let me meet you or
Street fol a stroll
Certainly not" said the woman. Then
they went on with the courses.
BY the end of the dinner however the
woman acknowledged that she shoPpcd
at certain department store every
morning, and the man inferred she might
be encountered careless pun where rib
bons sell at twelve O the clock"
Now attend
The day came round-so friendly of il
and at l2:13 the bright woman, avoid
ing the ribbon counter. made a detour
to the waiting room. which overlooks the
first floor established herself in
screened corner, and proceeded to study
the ribbon counter. She had no intention
of keeping the appointment She was
only curious TO know if the man would
remember il. To be frank. she wanted 20
see the man make 4 fool of himself This
is what she saw:
At l2:0J the worldly man put in an
appearance not at the ribbon counter, bus
in the waiting room. He gazed about
FOR Il convenient point OF vantage, Sc
lected chair by the writing table, and,
opening newspaper, proceeded to study
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sT.JOHn'S CHURCH.
=. IyNs,e M:s Roosez'eZZl lW:a5zns.

affair in Washington. Some OF the negro
churches are far larger and finer. 1t was
established twenty-three years ago as
mission TO the Capital, but it was thought
several times the mission would have TO
be abandoned. Until recent years its
average membership was but thirty-fiye.
Under its present pastor it grew TO mum
ber 100 communicates.
Since Mr.. RooseveIt's attendance the
congregation has grown beyond the seat
ing capacity-l60-a the floating at
tendance, or attempted attendance, is
about that much again each Sunday.
The President has the only reserved
pew. There are two aisles dividing the
seats into three rows. His is the second
in the centre row, but it is plain, hard,
much-scratched bench. like ali the others.
When he first began to attend the min
lister suggested that, in order 10 avoid the
throng, he might enter and leave the
church by door at the side OF The pulpit,
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the ribbon counter around the edge OF The
sheet.
lie expected to see a won,an make
fool of herself
The man waited fully fifteen minutes.
and then left. The woman, who had
watched him breathlessly through her
iorgnettes, smiled, patted her veil and
went upstairs. emotionless. to select
new cap for the baby. 1t didn't mean
anything to either of them. of course.
1t was only diabolical curiosity on the
part Of each that took them to that wait
ing room.
fancy they may not attract each other
for a Irritation when next they meet at
dinner party.
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Democracy Of Worship
Finds Its Most IlluStri-
GUS Example at the EX-
ecutiVe Temple, Where
Seats Are Free. X *
IoHN NJ. sCHICK and A. Mackay

IOHN VI. SCHICK and A. Mackay-
Smith, d. D.-the very names of tn,
Presidents and Mrs. Roosevelt.
pastors imply the tones Of their churches
the Presidents the purest democracy; his
wifo's the most exclusive aristocracy.
Both churches are extremely small. The
Presidents will be enlarged to accom-
modate all who Will come; there is no
intention of disturbing the other. Both
have an attendance beyond their ca
pacity.
At the Presidents church all strangers
must arrive early in order to be admit
ted, for, as the seats are all free, the
church is crowded before the service be-
gins. To the other they have to come
late. after 11:15 o'clock, when it is sup
posed all pew owners who intend wor-
Shipping that Sunday have taken their
seats.
Difference in Contributions.
At the former it is rare that the glitter
of the silver, nickel. and copper dona
tions in the plates is obscured by a
greenback; at the other it is seldom that
the greenbacks are weighted.
Not even the Presidents carriage ever
stands before the German Reformed
Church. Among the notable liveries of
the Capital, Mrs. Roosevelt's is about the
only one that never stands before st.
Johns Episcopal Church on Sunday morn
ings. The Presidents horses are allowed
to rest on Sundays.
The President is of the Dutch Reformed
faith, but, as his church is not repre-
sented at the Capital, he attends the Ger
man Reformed. He is a constant and
punctual Sunday morning attendant, never
having missed Sabbath mornings serv-
ice since his arrival here, but he attends
at no other time.
His Children With Him.
He leaves the south front of the White
House at 1910 o'clock sharp, generally
accompanied by two or more of his chill
dren, and sometimes by friends he hap
pens to be entertaining. They, however,
generally prefer TO accompany Mrs.
Roosevelt to the church of more impress
sion.
The President walks up Sixteenth
Street at his usual pace, brisk enough to
keep his children on the verge of run.
He is never without protection, but the
Secret Service men VINO follow and lead
him have TO keep at least half block
away. II he recognizes one OF them as
guardian of his he viii hail him and
brusquely order him away.
-Four policemen are always on duty at
the church, but principally to prevent the
work Of the kodak fiend which the Presi-
dent, since he has taken the Chief Execu-
tive Office so dislilses.
The little church is about the erudest
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Spread of the Plague.

The plague during the year has been
reported in the following countries: cape
Colony and Egypt. in Africa; Arabia. the
Argentine Republic, Australia, Brazil.
China, England, Formosa, Germany, Hs
waiian Islands. India, Japan. Madagascar.
Paraguay, Philippine Islands. Mauritius.
Portugal, Reunion, Russia, Scotland,
Straits Settlements, Turkey. and Wales
probably a wider dissemination than has
ever been known in the history of the
world
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A WOMANhas two reasons for going
~ into society--to sec and to be
~ seen. l confess 10 reason num-
Der one Reason number two
has TO be green backed and sold-lined
and kept in countenance by an unwatered
stock Of gooG looks.
Having no claims 10 beauty, I neYer
wear a veil, but l glory in useful pair
OF eyes. One eye does the enraptured
gaze while listening to woman's fool
talk fool talk is talk about self; the
other eye travels up her back hair and
down the tail of her gown. ] know the
number of her honest diamonds and just
how many imposing 60 pearls decorate
her ioraBette chain.
Likewise l possess lons-distance ear,
that harks TO the undercuTrent OF society
talk. Conversation in Washington is like
eggnog, the top all white and slick and
bit charactorless, except for slight
grating of spice contributed by the for
eigners At the bottom is the real ar
tide. II is apt to be hot and exhilarating.
Inference:
The canning eye The lengthening ear
j. good to spy Is apt TO hear
tr2n spcici.. What's safest rot 10 see-
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certain, approached an electric light to
examine the umbrella we'll. To his as
tonishment ne saw that he was carrying
not his own umbrella, but one rather
similar to il, and with profuse apologies
he gave it to the stranger and returned
home in a downpour. minus a very neces-
sary article. At dinner he related the oc-
currence to his wife. who heard The story
through, and then remarked in a manner
sweetly bitter:
Your umbrella is in the hall rack,
You took mine out by mistake this af-
ternoon. You are nice, feecy little
innocent lamb. and the man who sat
next to you at that horrid theatre was
the wolf. He wanted a fine $l5 umbrella,
and he got IL
1t was lovely of the wife 10 show up
the game so lucidly to the husband,
wasn't itT
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there sat next to me man who is either
a museum freak or second cousin 10 the
ostrich He was good story teller, and
during the recital OF one anecdote-lt
wasn't that vaccination yarn, eithef-i
counted seven olives disappear INTO his
mouth without registered stone. 1t was
a clear case of casting ballots without re
turns. am looking for that mans
mother to enquire into the state OF MS
digestion.
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recent rainy day found man living
liz Sixteenth Street in want Of stimula-
tion.
He had lun,hed at home.
1t struck him that certain playhouse
that excludes women from the audience
would be a fair place to spend the al
ternoon, so he strolled forth with raglan
and umbrella to enjoy himself, after the
manner OF selfish man. Coming from the
theatre he was accostcd by II stranger,
who remarked politely: Excuse me,
sir, but You have my umbrella" The
man from Sixteenth Street turned ana
remembered the speaker as having oc-
cupied u seat next him during the per-
formance. He iisciaimed the charge
with of hand confidence, but to make
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4 worldly man and bright woman
both marred-played nice little game
last week which is too rich to keep
They were dinner partners. and although
| was on the opposite side of the table
and a merry go-round of orchids lay be-
tween / was conscious OF the joyous time
they were having.
Finally the man begged the woman to
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And now have you heard about the hor-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
Urged by Secretary Shaw.
CHINESE EXCLUSION WINS.
Committee Reports Favorably on the
Mitchell Kahn Bill.

The House Committee on Foreign At
fairs yesterday authorized favorable
report on the Mitchell Kahn bill Ito pro-
hibit the coming into and to regulate the
residence within the United States, its
Territories, and all possessions and all
territory under its Jurisdiction. and the
District of Columbia, of Chinese persons
and persons OF Chinese descent"
The bill has already been reported IA
vorably to the Senate, though with some
amendments made by the Senate Commit
tee on immigration.
The House Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs yesterday agreed to favorably re-
port the Pacific Coast delegations bill for
the exclusion of the Chinese
The committee struck out the clause
forbiddng steamship companies to en-
ploy Chinese labor. The matter of Chi
nese immigration into the Philippine Isl
ands was left to the control OF the Com
mission governing the islands.
Some changes were made in the phras =
ology of the bill for the purpose of modi-
flying the provisions to enable an easier
enforcement. r.-
Representative Perkins of New York
was instructed to prepare a bill in ac-
cordance with the changes agreed upon
and ii will be reported as a substitute
for all other bills.
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TlLLMAN TO ANSWER LATER.
Lieutenant Governor Too Busy Now to
0. Make Replies

COLUMBIA, & c.. March 25.-Lieuten-
ant Governor 1Tillman was approached
while in the Edgefeld Court of General
Sessions today and asked for a statement
in regard to tie published charge that he
had falsifed the records of the State
Senate, knowingly quoted Speaker Hen
derson and Senator Frye incorrectly and
deceived the Senators. He said:
Il have nothing to say at this time in
reply In fact, just now | am too busy
to pay any attention to the matter. At
the proper time and before the people |
will make answer and by them | am
ready to be judged. | know who inspired
this attack and also their purpose
Another statement is printed today to
the effect that just before the Senate ad-
journed the chairman of the Committee
on Rules received assurances from Speaker
Henderson and Senator Frye that they
had been misquoted. He notified the
Senators but did not expose Tillman. as
that was to be his last day as Presiding
Officer Of the Senate.
When asked by II Senator for the tele-
grams sustaining him. Tillman showed
one from former Speaker Reed reversing
him, but said he had left Henierson's
and Frye's at his room.
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EXECUTIVE BUILDING
MUST BE ISOLATED
REDISTRICTING COMPLICATION
Peculiar Political Situations Created in
New York and Mississippi.

BY the eccentricities of redistricting
legislation for the Fifty-eighth Congress
three members of the House in this Con-
gress in each OF the States of Mississippi
and New York. have been thrown into
the same district.
In Mississippi the situation was at first
further complicated by the inclusion
within the district in question OF a mem
Der of the Fifty-sixth Congress, who was
believed to have designs on a nomina-
tich. This was Patrick Henry. who rep
resented the present Seventh district i'll
that Congress, and was succeeded by Gen
c. f. Hooker
The Present delegation also includes a
Patrick Henry, nephew of the former
member, representing the Nicksbuig
tThird) district, succeeding MY Dear
Catchings," for sixteen years the Repre-
sentative of the lower river district. With
these named the new district includes
John Sharp Williams, OF the Fifth dis
trict. and dean of the delegation.
The senior Henry has withdrawn from
the field in :avor of his nephew and
namcsake, but there is q lively contest on
among the three Representatives for the
nomination from the new district.
In the New York case. where Messrs.
Stewart, of the Twenty first: Littauer. of
the Twentysecond. and Emerson. of the
Twenty-third district. have been legis-
lated into the same district an amicable
arrangement has been made by which
Messrs. Stewart and Emerson withdraw
in favor of LittaIer, who is the oldest
member in point of service.