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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
THE IMITATORS OF ICARUS.

Announcement worlds fair of
washington The proposition certainly has the charm of novelty
ues the excitement which always attends anticipation
Gus enterprise 1t greatly be
VINO may go forth this adventure will
youth whose waNen wings melted under the fierce the
thereupon took tumble into
1t is long is from
'he primitive contrance
OF the several accidents bealen
ing mind the late shocking
VIII strike the
placed in the ahp of day than in the flying machine
me iamented Furthermore ahp
the aid balloon
thoty Mr. Thomas Edison
peril of
fu
genius will
the balloon
rent than the gyhounds
the When that day aerial journey
National Capital possibly
al is
hood that such undertaken
whenever the Louis a
fnl termin atom.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
How Mr.. Alexander Missed a Iudgeship

Nhlle Representative Alexander of Buff
falo was visiting his home last week. Sen.
ator Platt recommended him to the Presi.
dent as fit man TO succeed the late John
Davis on the Court of Claims bench. II
was arranged that Mr.. Alexander shouIf
nave the place If he wanted 1t. and as
soon as he returned to Washington Men
day ne saw Senator Platt and decided that
he did want it.
In the meantime he had stated to the
newspapers that ne WIS not a candidate
Tor the place. and knew nothing about the
EFFORTS that were being made in his he
hali. which was strictly true As soon ne
Mr.. Alexander decided that he would ar-
cept, however, the fact was Indicated tn
the President, and the matter was con-
sidered settled
AS there we're persistent reports to the
eHect that Western man would be So
lected for the place, Senator Plat and Mr.
Alexander grew a little nervous and
called at the White House to find out all
about IT. They discovered that the Presi-
dent had overlooked the fact that a New
iofk man was already a member of the
court-Judge c. c. Nott-when he said
that Mr.. Alexander could have the pIace
AS IL would not do to have two New York
members. the agreement to appoint Mr.
alexander was necessarily broken.
III Is now said that an Illinois man
VIII be selected. but this report is prob
ABLY incorrect. in view of the fact that
Judge Weldon. President Lincoln's former
Ia" partner, Is at present a member of
the court.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Her Olden Book.

bar OF gold across a study floor,
glimpse of meadow through An omen
dark head bent above an ancient book
And all is glorifed wherein | look.
The gold has faded from the study floor
Closed to the light that once wide-open
door:
shadow rests upon the ancient boob,
And all is desolate whereon I look.
All! oldtime author. were the tales Won
told
Sweeter than any life and youth unfold
Bearer than friend. than touch of lovers
hand?
Has she but sought you in another land
Her dark head lies beneath a carven
stone;
Through the slow hours work and wal,
alone:
Awake! Adream! l see in yonder nook.
a thin hand laid upon an open book.
The frail, pale fingers fade in dust away
And yeti see them, in the twilight's
gray,
When Dusk yields mysteries to each ques-
tioning look,
Gently caress her treasured, olden book
Dear shadow hands, We never seek nv
own,
Yet since We left me. void the world hath
grown.
Irksome the task-it fails-I can but look
In fond expectancc on thy olden book.
Dearer the book than human to thy
heart,
From thy lone grave thou com st when
shadows start.
Vainly | wait. vainly | long and look.
Thy thin hand touches but an olden book.
All, grave, that holds my all of dear and
fair,
The hand that wrote. the hand that clasp
ed is there.
Yet time preserves this faded, olden book,
And cheats with shadow hands Loves
longing look.
Lena Young Evans, in Boston Tran
script.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Love Ere Too Late.

| Translated from the German Of Ferdinand
Freiligrath by Lindsay s Perkins,
80 Heb so lang du lieben kannst,
o Heb so lang du lieben magst."
o love as long as love you can,
And love as long as love you may:
The time will come, the time will
When you shall weep DER lifeless
clay.
Take care to keep your heart aglow,
And love enfold, and love uphold
As long as you can find a heart
That answers to affection told.
And when one bears his soul to you.
Do what you can to make him glad,
That all his hours may be of peace,
And not an hour of his be sad.
And guard your tongue and temper
well;
An angry word is quickly shed;
God knows it was not meant to
wound,
And yet the others tears are shed.
o, love as long as love You can,
And love as long as love you may;
The time will come, the time will
When you shall weep DER lifeless
clay.
Then shall you kneel down by the
grave
And hide your sad and tear-stained
eyes;
That form they nevermore shall see,
Where damp the churchyard YER
dure lies.
And cry: o look from heaven on me.
Who weep in sorrow here below.
Forgive me that l was unkind-
O God, / did not mean it so.
He cannot see. nor hear. nor come
To meet your glad embrace: ali, no:
The mouth that kissed you oft says
not
Love, forgave you long ago.
He did forgive, but oft he wept
When your unkindness wrung his
breast:
But now tits well. Be calm. for he
Has entered his eternal rest.
o. love as long as love you can,
And love as long as love you may;
The time will come, the time will
come
When you shall weep DER lifeless
ebay.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Senator Jones to Retire.

Senator Jones of Nevada yesterday an
nounced that he would not be a candi-
date for recollection at the expiration
Of his present term, but that he would
then retire to private life On March 3.
next he will have completed his fifth
term in the Senate, embracing a service
OF thirty years. He says he is anxious
to return to his people while he is still
strong and active, and that he does not
wish to continue in the Senate after he
may be unable to render efficient ser
vice.
The record of Senator Jones is one OF
honor, and he has always enjoyed the es-
TEEN and high regard of both sides OF the
chamber. He was originally elected az
Republican, but left that party on the
silver issue in 1896 and supported Bryan.
In 1897 he was returned to the Senate as
fopulist, butrctoiped his old Republican
colleague after the election of 1900.
There is now little doubt that the
Nevada Legislature will be Democratic
Representative +. G. Newlands has a
strong hold upon his State, and it is con-
sidered quite likely that he will be the
next Senator from the State. At the last
election he was defeated by Senator Stew
art. then Populist, by a narrow ma
iorty.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Majority Program for Big Measures

Although the Democratic Senator's would
not admit 1t on the floor during the de-
bate yesterday, it is none the less true
that the opposition to the passage of the
philippines civil government bill has
about run its course, and that within a
few days-probably not later than the last
OF next week-the bill will be passed.
Then, according to the Republican steer
ing committees program, the isthmian
canal bill will be brought forward. and
after that, or az the same time. the Cuban
reciprocity tariff bill. All of these meas
ures WIN be voted upon before the close
OF the present session, even though adj
1ournment should be postponed until fan
Inc party program will be enforced not
withstanding the opposition of the Demo-
crats and a handful of beet sugar Repub-
llcans. and they will be powerless as soon
as the Republican Senators have made the
Cuban tariff bill party question.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
NATIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN WASHINGTON

10 not believe of
pay one-half When anything
United States should all"
" me sentences
ctofC If
y Senator
mere would be today the
the the
IMPRESSION by
" e trouble with which the to
The actual necessytat
unary needs of
resulting
t congress of that passed
"ch the District
that the
pear the burdens which, disregard
posed upon them from time to sincet then"
senator Ielers
"oud De well they borne mind by
ana House of Representatives disposition
uons involved in the appropriation
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
THE ARTISTIC SENSE.

1 phrase
a
of
the
iful landscape a
artistic
hand painted which ought
told
to
originality
indicates
is
o by
would be really beautiful
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Mr.. Wachter's Mayoralty Boom

spontaneous Wachter boom for mavor
OF baltimore, Md, has seized unon Tho
Monumental City. and the telepbona in
the room of the House Committee on En-
rolled Bills, OF which Representative
Frank c. Wachter is chairman. is ringing
every minute these days. And the man nm
the other end of the line shouts send
me Wachter button"
When Representative Wachter returned
10 the Capitol yesterday from Old Point
Comfort. he found delegation from his
district all wearing Wachter mayor but-
tons. He was informed that the RepubIi-
cans OF Baltimore wanted him for mayor
and that he could carry the city If he
would but say the word. Chairman Wach-
ter. however, has not committed himself
but Will first consult with his party lead
ers. Mr. Wachter was in excellent humor.
for on the trip he was informed that the
new lighthouse at Point No Point. for
which he received an appropriation OF
$4,000. had been rechristened. and Il was
now known as 'Wachter lighthouse" Mr..
Wachter came UP from Old Point Comfort
on the pilot boat Calvert. of the Old Bay
Line. OF which he is the honorary admiral.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Siberian Railroad Russia's Pride.

A. Ahrens, a cotton buyer for a large
firm of cotton manufacturers in Moscow.
| Russia, will soon return to the domain of
the Car after having spent nearly year
| in the United States. He has purchased
immense consignments OF raw cotton for
manufacture in the mills of Moscow.
which is the principal Russian point for
the milling of cotton. Mr.. Ahrens con-
fesses TO the admiration for this country
without which few foreign visitors are
afflicted
There is considerable cotton raised in
Asiatic Russia" said Mr.. Ahrens, but
It is not enough for the demand from the
mills. Consequently the American mar
ket is drawn upon. At the present time
all the cotton is shipped to Moscow by
water-that is. it comes most of the way
by water. When the trans Siberian Rail-
way is completed most of it will he
shipped by rail.
Russia is very proud Of this new rail
way which will entirely revolutionize con-
ditions in Siberia, which is 4 superb farm
ing region. On the railroad all the en-
gineers are Russian. Very few Americans
or Frenchmen or Germans are employed.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
OF STATEHOOD SHOULD
BE CONFERRED UPON TERRITORIES


The three Territories now asking the soyer-
eighty of statehood at the hands of Congress
Arizona. New Mexico, and Oklahoma - should
be admitted to the Union, and At this session of
Congress.
The three Territories in question have not
only the area, population wealth and natural
resources that more than fill the requirements of
statehood, but they are much entitled to
be admitted as number of States that have been
admitted with less area, population. and wealth,
to say nothing of the natural resources. Besides,
the sovereignty of statehood encourages capital
and people to locate and migrate, where they
would not do so under the laws of a Territory,
which are uncertain.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Logan Relief Union Entertainment.

Last Wednesday evening a delightful
concert and dance was given under the
auspices of the Logan Relief Union. and
under the personal supervision of Miss
Rachel Richardson the affair was sue
cess In every particular. and quite neat
sum was realized. which will be at once
expended in the interests of the deserv-
ing poor. For the prize waltz a hand
Steadman. A pleasant incident connected
with the occasion was the receipt of a
handsome bouquet of flowers from Mrs.
Roosevelt
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16

l do not, however, think that the Indian Ter
ritory either now or later on. should be included
within the corporate limits of Oklahoma a
State, but should, soon as the conditions war
rant. be admitted as a separate State.
The Territorial domain in the United States
should be eliminated, and at as early day as
possible. The admission of Arizona, New Mexico,
and Oklahoma at this session of Congress, and
the giving of statehood to Indian Territory as a
separate State at the next session, would elimi-
nate all the Territorial domain within the United
States This should be done and the earlier that
Congress awakens to the fact the better it will
be for the Union of States.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
The Question Of Eyes.

There is theory, developed
chiefly in novels and on the stage.
that blue-eyed people are, if not
all angelic, at least predisposed
that way. \ Chicago woman has
just discovered that the theory
does not work in real lie. She
was approached with flattering
fspeeches by an innocent-looking
young man with big blue eyes,
land when his plans were matured
he went off with her money and
some jewels. She said, in telling
the story, that there was never any
trace of guile in those big blue
eyes.
1t is difficult TO see, in truth,
why there should have been. He
could not have been so successful
villain had he carried guile writ
ten on his countenance. In fact, it
may be said without hesitation
that a villain with the cndowmcnts
of the average stage bad man
would starvc to death. The police
would get him before he had gone
half a block il he ever really man
aged to steal anything; and he
never could get any honest work
to do. Perhaps it is fortunate that
people are not plainly labeled
good, bad, and Indifferent in this
world, for if all except the really |
good folk were incapacitated |
from doing profitable business,
things would be very slow and the
righteous would be overworked.
But, seriously, persons should be
warned against this idea that q
mans character Is indicated by the
color of his eyes or the shape of
his nose and mouth. a mans bust
ness integrity may be all right
whether his eyes are blue, black,
gray, brown, or green. or any color
except yellow. A yellow-eycd man
might perhaps be justly considered
n freak, but il is not known that
one ever existed outside the pages
of novel which appeared last
year, in which the hero's eyes and
hair and beard were all one jaun-
diced hue. The study of physiog-
nomy is all right as recreation,
but it should not be taken too seri-
ously.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
All-American Route to Klondike.

o
! Capt. J. ]. Healey is at the Arlington.
AS result the other guests there are
hearing much OF the good points of that
land. for Captain Healey has lived in
Alaska for eighteen years, and is one of
its best advertising agents. He is himself
an example OF the success which can be
made of life in the greatest OF Uncle
Sans Territories. There are few enter
prises for the development of the country
in which he is not interested.
With +. c. Helm and Arthur Jackson.
both of Valdez. Alaska. the port OF Prince
Williams Sound into which the Copper
River flows, he is endeavoring to secure
from Congress a land grant for a railroad
from Valdez to the Klondike.
At present prospects are rather gloomy
for the securing of this form OF govern
mental assistance. The railroad is to be
built on an all-American route.
Not an inch of Canadian territory
will be touched by it, declared Captain
Healcy last night. 1T will start at Valdez
and run up the Copper River Valley. and
then into the Tannanah Valley, and then
into the Yukon Valley. with a terminus
at Eagle City. eleven miles north OF the
Canadian boundary line
Another iron In the fire of Captain
Healeys visit is the securing of the pas
sage of the bill granting delegate in
Congress to the Territory of Alaska. The
measure is at present hung up in Con-
gress. a condition which the Alaskan WISH
tors propose to change before they have
been long in Washington Captain Healey
declares that the people OF Alaska have
to take all OF their governmental business
that is. that part of it requiring the atten-
ton of Congress-to Representatives or
Senator'S from the West who are willing
to take IL up
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
cnmmends Private Secretaries.

]. C. Alanduff. of Philadelphia. who ha:
been in Washington for several days, en-
gagged in scientific research in the arch
| ives of several of the Government depart
ments. was o. the New Willard last night
and much disposed to commend the ten
! dency of Cabinet officers to select as their
| private secretaries men of experience. and
who are competent to be the recipients
of their entire confidence.
Il have had occasion to come in con-
tact to a considerable extent" said Mr..
Alanduff, with the chiefs OF several de-
partments, and inasmrch as my work is
Of a somewhat important and delicate
character was trifle surprised to find
myself and my business turned over to the
care of their private secretaries. whom
l found to be men of broad intelligence
and remarkable detailed grasp OF affairs,
a condition which did not harmonic with
an opinion somehow formed in my mind
that private secretaries are as a rule
mere stenographers.
al mentioned the matter to a Cabinet
officer. who informed me that he and his
colleagues almost without exception made
absolute confidantes, as far as administra-
tive affairs were concerned, OF their secre-
taries. He declared that his private sec
rotary knew all the details Of every mat
ter being considered by the department,
and was in addition almost invaluable
because of his knowledge of politics CT
the nation. The private secretary WIS
able to tell him Off hand the character
and political status of almost any man
who might come to the attention of the
department for an appointment or other
business. This qualification he regarded
as extremely useful at time when politi-
cal issues Turk in almost every problem
a Government official"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
THE YANKEE INVASION"

Mr.. Morgan's latest achievement, the
Atlantic shipping combine" may excuse
him for thinking himself as almighty as
his own dollars. He might naturally say
OF England what Jugurtha said of Rome.
"a city for sale; to be had o. the highest
bidder" One by one our industries are
betrayed to the American. Our oil IN
dustry is controlled by the Standard Oil
Company: the match trade. after shame
full exhibition OF incompeteney. has fallen
into the hands of the Diamond Match
Company; Mr.. Duke with lavish expendi-
ture is fighting for our tobacco trade. No
corner of the Industrial world Is safe from
the extraordinary gang of capitalists that
govern the great Republic. Mr.. Yerkes,
the head of Chicago, controls the London
railway service. and the all-pervading Mr..
Morgan is financing another syndicate TO
undertake the tubing OF London. Sir
Lowthian Bell may prattle platitudes and
Sir Christopher Furness prophesy smooth
things, but the fact remains that SUI
premacy in the iron and steel trades has
been given away to America, and will be
finally lost when by favor of Mr.. Morgan,
through export rates are obtained by the
promised cooperation of the American
railways with the new steamship com
bine." And when the Panama Canal is
completed we may expect an attack on
our Pacific trade as dangerous as any Of
the foregoing. English traders and manu-
facturers, backed by the Times" news
MI ~
their country to tine United States for Al
apparent momentary advantage in cash
down. There seems to be truth in the
maxim, openly preached by some com
mercial men, that business knaws nothing
of patriotism London Saturday Review.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Iron From Minnesota.

Minnesota will ship out not less than
Is. 900. 900 tons of iron ore this year." said
Mr.. Harry Roberts. of Duluth. who owns
extensive mines on the Mesaba range, 10
a Times reporter at the Raleigh.
This. at $3.50 per ton. makes pretty
big sum of money, though s160 Il ton
comes out for transportation. 1t is mined
very cheaply, however, and there is n
handsome profit left to the shippers.
The prosperity of our section has the
natural effect of making our people very
well pleased with the dominance Il the
Republican party. Minnesota will have q
solid delegation of Republicans II. the mex;
House, as she has in the presen, Congress
We are extremely sorry in Duluth at tho
determination of Judge Page Norris not
to continue his career in Washington His
constituents feel that he has made Jtem
an ideal Representative, and would lie
glad to return him TO the House Just as
long as he wished TO come"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
The First Real Panama This Season.

One of the finest Panama hats worn by
anyone at the Capital is the headpiece
owned by Capt. James l.. Pearcy, the clerk
in charge of the minority room Of the
House. The captain was for number of
years United States Consul at Colon. His
son-in-law, Mr.. Henry Anderson. is con-
nected with the Panama Railroad. and re-
Gently he sent Captain Pearcy three very
nne Panama hats. The captain kept one
lor himself and presented the others to
Senator Carmack and Representative
Richardson of Tennessee, respective,v
Inc hats are beauties, and the captain is
envicd by nearly every man at the Capt.
toL
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Personal Notes About
Washington People.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. whittemore are at
the Arlington. They will go to Richfeld
| Springs about June J.
Mrs. ]. W. Abel and son are visiting
Mrs. Abels daughter, Mrs. Max Cold
smith, In New York.
Mrs. George J. Stafford and her little
son Lewis, OF 1ll5 Sixth Street southwest
accompanied by Miss Jane Popkins. of
Fairfax county, Va, are visiting DIR. and
Mrs George W. Haislip. at their home in
LortOn Valley. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Halstead are occu-
plying their new home, 22OS Massachusetts
Avenue.
Mrs. Charles W. Pierce and Miss Pierce
have gone to their summer home in Can
ada
Mr.. l.. NJ Goldberger, an official OF the
German government, is at the New Will
lard, with his wife.
Mr.. John X. Hamilton has recovered
from the accident he sustained several
weeks ago by falling from his wheel.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Capitol Hill History Club.

The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. Fluckey, 1919 Massachusetts, Avenue
southeast, with twenty members present.
Next years study will be on India. The
annual picnic will be on Friday, May
90, when the club will go to Great Falls.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. A. VI. Con-
dra; vice president, Mrs. A c. Webb;
secretary. Mrs. C. E. Wood; treasurer,
Mrs. j. E. Jenkins. On motion the club
adjourned to meet May 2s, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. C. F. Wood, 81 Eas, Capt.
toll Street.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-16
Could Not Vote for Pet Measure.

The union station bill passed the SEN
ate yesterday without the vote of Senator
Mcmillan, who is away from the city on
account of the death OF his son. Senator
Burrows arose when Mr.. McMillan's name
was reached in the roll call and stated
fer forms sake, that his colleague would
have voted in favor of the bill had he
been present.
Senator Mcmillan has considered the
union depot bill one of the most important
local measures with which he has ever
had anything to do, if, indeed, not the
most important. He has worked in per-
fecting the bill for hours several DAYS a
week since it was first contemplated.
several months ago, not to mention his
hard work on the elimination of grade
crossings in previous Congresses. He has
never doubted that the project would be
consummated some time.