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The Washington times., 1902-07-13

views are apt to come to about the
same thing in practical results upon the
native. There is also the sentiment
compounded of a sense of fair play and
an intense love for ones own people
which dictates that each nation keep
to itself without striving TO benefit or
be benefited by dependent races.
1T is generally assumed that the
tropics are not a favorab BILE field for
permanent occupation by European set
tleihent colonies. In these regions mem
bers OF the white race must coniiue
themselves to directing agricultural and
industrial operations, because the in
salubrity of the climate and the excess
sive heat render the performance OF
ordinary labor possible only TO such
races as the negroes. Hindus and Chi
nese.'
A particularly interesting chapter is
that which deals with missionary work.
The political Importance OF missions Is
treated in a tactful yet entirely prac-
tical way. Owing to prejudice and sen
sitiveness. this subject is seldom fairly
handled, and 1t is refreshing to find in
this book a clear, sane statement like
this:
Another factor in the political inn
portance OF missions is that in the great
struggle between Islam and Christian
ity. which is being waged throughout
Central Africa, the missions must re-
main the principal reliance against the
growth OF Moslem ascendancy. On all
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OF the protected state. 1t was the great
ambition of the late Ameer Abdur- -Rah-
man to be permitted to have direct dip
lomatic intercourse with the Court Of
St James. instead of with the goyeTl-
ment OF India. He desired this as
recognition of his dignity as an indie
pendent monarch. and as a distinction
over the rajahs of the Indian protected
states. The British government. how
quest. as the Indian administration con-
sidered it essential TO the safety of the
realm that the relations with Afghani
stan should be directly in its own
hands"
1t is interesting to note. in a later
chapter. an assertion regarding repre-
sentative government In Egypt and In
dia which tallies exactly with the state
ments Of Kipiing on that subject Prof
Reinsch says plainly that native
populations such as the Indian and
Egyptian. when allowed to retain their
own customs and institutions. do not de-
sire representative government and that
the supposed demand for It is arti-
fetal. Readers of From Sea to Sea -
will remember a chapter entitled THE
Enlightenments of Pagett, NJ. p" in
which a traveller from England is per-
mitted to question typical natives of
India on this subject, and also to talk
with civil officers. the result of the in
vestigation surprising him considerably.
There is also curious essay entitled
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The machinery of the government of
India naturally receives large share
of attention. as this is probably the
successfully solved problem of its sort
The division of India into many small
native states. some of which are almost
Independent and others the reverse, has
made it necessary for several genera
tions of Englishmen of the better class
to give their best thought to understand
ing the special peculiarities of these
states Prof. Reinsch makes a state
ment regarding frontier protector
ates, which Is worth attention in view
of our own worries along that line. He
says.
"The best example OF a frontier pro-
tectorate is the state of Afghanistan.
The Ameer is not only maintained in his
position of authority by British infiu-
ence against the encroachments of Rus
sia on his boundary and against the re-
bellious desires of many Of his own sub
jects, but he is also allowed a direct an
nual contribution OF 1.s00,0 900 rupees. as
well as arms and ammunition. by the
Indian government. AS a return for the
guarantee of his authority and independ-
ence the Indian government enjoys the
right of sole diplomatic representation
at Kabul, and it expects a policy Of
loyalty on the part of the Afghan ruler.
In accordance with the idea that the
Ameer retains his independence. there
has been thus far careful avoidance Of
any interference in the internal affairs
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Colonial Government" by Paul S.
Reinsch, professor of political science
in the University of Wisconsin, is the
latest volume in the series called The
Citizens Library" issued by the Apple
tons. and will be particularly interest
ing to all who are pursuing the study Of
current politics. Professor Reinsch is
the author of another book equally
good which appeared earlier in the Sc
ries, under the title World Politics. -
His style is clear, concise, and never in
the least slipshod. while his acquaint-
ance with the subjects of which he
writes is wide and thorough. The OBJ
ject OF this particular book is so well
explained in the preface that the first
paragraph is worth quoting verbatim:
I'm these days we often encounter
the statement that as the United States
in it's national development did not
build on precedent. but struck out bold
ly along new lines. so also in respect to
the government of dependencies, we
may safely rely upon the genius of the
American people 20 find the proper solu-
tion for all vexing problems, without
recurrence to the experience of other
nations. But. as n matter of fact. the
two situations are not parallel. The
growth of the American nation on a vir-
gin continent. which stimulated ener-
getic action by its boundless resources.
has been unique both in the conditions
of its environment. in the amalgamation
of many distinct ingredients. and in the
fiexibility of social and political struc-
ture. In the question of colonial gov
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HUNGARIAN LEGENDS

Told by the Deaths Head is new
collection of stories by Maurus Jokai,
the venerable Hungarian novelist. Like
his earlier works. the book is full Of
grotesque and grewsome incidents. and
vivid. half-tropical imagery. 1t might
be called, owing TO Its peculiar con-
Gtruction and dream-like consistency,
''The Hungarian Thousand and One
Nights" While the tales are loosely
strung together. they have a connecting
link in the person of the narrator, who
is a criminal condemned to death on
twenty-one counts. and further SEN
| fenced to tell the story of his crimes.
These stories form the book. The sig
pificance of the title is explained in the
preface, which runs as follows:
In Part II. Vol. 2. of the 'Rhenish
Antiquarius,' once came across skull
that is said to swing, inclosed in
metal casket, from an iron bar In the
foundry of Ehrenbreitstein fortress. Dis
tinction of this sort does not fall to an
ordinary mortal. Ton empty shell of
human wisdom once bore the burden of
no less than twenty-one mortal sins
the seven originals trebled Each
crime is noted. The criminal confessed
10 the entire three times seven, and yet
the death sentence was not passed upon
him because of the twenty-one crimes.
His fate was decided by the transgres-
sing OF military regulation.
| What II this skull could sneak? What
II it could defend itself? Relate with all
'he grim humor of one on the rack. the
many pranks played - the mad follies
committed, from the banks of the Weic1-
sci to the delta of the Ganges?
IF my highly esteemed readers will
promise to give me their credulous at
tention: will relate what was told me
by the deaths head
Maurus Jokai is now a man past
| eighty, and though his works are we'll
known on the Continent. it is only re-
Gently that adequate English transla-
tions have been made. For those who
| wish to become acquainted with this
great Hungarian authors work. the
present volume is better than anv pre-
viously translated. with the possible ex-
ception OF THE Lion OF Janina." The
translator has done his work well, and
the pages are full OF the peculiar quail
ity of Magyar imagination-vivid fan
tastic. semi -barbaric and unlike any
| thing else in literature. There are three
or four OF the oldest races in Europe
whose spontaneous story and verse
show an absolute disregard of the soft
er moods OF sentiment. together with an
occasional glimpse of exquisite feeling.
curious. paradoxical. and resembling the
| gobins with whom old mythology peo-
pied primeval Europe. The Celt, the
Russ, the Norseman. the Magyar. show
this odd mixture of delicacy and brutal
force. and it is, as has been said, unlike
anything in more sophisticated litera-
ture. Whether this untouched individ-
uality has been transmitted from the
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A Story of a Luncheon.

The following story is told about Miss
Elizabeth G. Jordan, whose new book,
Tales Of Destiny" has just been pub
lished by the Harpers. When Miss Jor-
dan was working en- the staff of one of
the chief newspapers in New York she
had an assistant. whom we will call
Miss Q. Ore day Miss Q ordered u
modest luncheon brought to her desk.
where Miss Jordan observed it tempt
ingly displayed during Miss Q's absence
from the room. Miss @ failing to re-
turn, Miss Jordan raised cover of one
OF the dishes. which proved very at
tractive TO a hungry woman whose
absorption in work had caused her
to forget her own luncheon. The
tasting of one dish led to the eating of
it. Still Miss Q did not arrive. Miss
Jordan seated herself and, throwing care
to the winds. ate the entire luncheon,
carefully replaced the covers. and re-
turned to her desk. Presently Miss @
arrived and sat down with an air OF
pleasant satisfaction. Removing the
NONtis OAS pS oit, Sht ulStONtItu HtI
loss, and. without remark, left the
room. 1t was not ,long before waiter
appeared at Miss Q's desk bearing a tray
loaded down with all the delicacies of
the season, including quail on toast
To this sumptuous repast Miss Q now
sat down. Meanwhile the waiter had
approached Miss Jordan and presented
her bill. She looked at the amount.
1t was $3.50.
This was to be charged to you, m'm,"
said the waiter.
Certainly said Miss Jordan. contin-
uing her work without the slightest
change of countenancc
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
A Hedging Process.

The perplexing personality OF Mary
MacLane seems to have caused Book
News TO differ with itself in criticising
separate estimates of the young author.
both printed as editorial. and diametri-
cally opposite in opinion. This is one
way of getting out of difficulty. The
reports now current about Miss Mac
Lanes journey eastward exhibit the
same peculiar inconsistency. There
seems to be something about this dam
sci which makes people see double.
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Photographs.

A little volume that viii undoubtedly
rrove of great value to the amateur
photographer will shortly be published
by Messrs. George W. Jacobs 6 Co., of
Philadelphia. 1t is entitled why My
Photographs Are Bad and, as the title
indicates. is full of helpful hints and
practical suggestions to the worried
amateur
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Peculiar Effect.

Harper G. Brothers have received the
following note from one of the booksell-
ers who attended their reunion OF au-
thors and booksellers the other day and
heard Mark Twain speak:
"Gentlemen-If You find an umbrella,
2S-inch. natural-wood handle, value
si.19. on the shelf back of the lunch ta-
BILE as it stood yesterday. please express
1t to me. do not often leave umbrellas,
but | had never heard Mr.. Clemens
speak before. If you do not find my um-
brella, send Mr.. Clemens"
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
A Clever Artist.

Miss Fanny Y. Cory. whose amusing
drawings of THE Tragedies of Child
hood appear in 'Harper's Bazar." is
one of those American art students
whose success has been the result Of
persevering study and determination.
Miss Cory studied abroad for time. and
is now in Montana. riding broncos and
living in a studio on the plains She Is
sister of the yiell-known cartoonist,
Campbell C. Cory
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Edward Sill's Poems.

The next of Houghton. Mifflin & Co S
editions will be a volume of The Poems
OF Edward Rowland Sill" 1t will be
made up of all the books OF Silrs
poems previously printed from the
slender volume The Venus OF Milo and
Other Poems" published in San Fran
cisco thirtyfve years ago. to the Her
mione and other Poems" published in
1899. and includes several other poems
that have appeared only in periodicals.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Bird-Lore.

Neltie Blancnan, known to her friends
as Mrs. F. y. Doubleda-, whose famil-
iarity with the birds has been disclosed
in various bird bosks bearing her name.
has another one in preparation for early
publication by Doubleday, Page & Co.
1t viii be entitled How to Attract the
Birds
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Colonel Joyce.

The public will soon have another
book from the pen of Col. John A. Joyce.
whose name is well known. It's title
will be "Brickbats and Bouquets"
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Robin Hood in School.

The Scribners are issuing a school ed-
tion of Howard Pyle's children's classic,
Some Merry Adventures of Robin
Hood"
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
William Blake. Artist.

A facsimile reproduction of william
Blakes illustrations of the book of Job
is coming from Mr.. Dents press. Copies
of the original edition are now rare.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27

Mrs. Curtis J. Nice is spending the wiz
ter in Philadelphia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27
HOLDS GAME LAWS FAULTY.
Justice O'GOrman's Decision Reduces
Penalty in Frozen Bird case.


NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-The demurrer
interposed by Bootman & Robinson. Of
No 20 West Street, to the action begun
by the State authorities for the recovery
Of $l16S.o00 for penalties alleged TO have
been incurred for having several thou
sand game birds in storage Illegally. has
been upheld 10 some extent by Justice
O'G0rman. IN the Supreme Court. who de-
cides that the statute under which the
action was brought does rot apply to
plover, snipe, snow hunJings or red birds.
According TO the law firm OF Black.
Olcott. Gruber & Bonynge, VINO have
charge Of the prosecution. this viii re-
duce the amount Of the penalty By nearly
SZQo0 0o. The demurrer was interposed TO
the whole proceeding by Louis Marshall
OF Guggenheimer, Uutermyer & Marshall.
who commended that the act was uncoa-
stituuonal and in contraventiou of the
Interstate Commerce law.
Justice O'Gcrmsn holds that as 10 the
birds mentioned in count Il 10 IS OF the
complaint sections so and 50 OF the law
cannot be reconciled. Under section 30
plover and snipe have a close season
from May 1 10 August 81, and section 80
is applicable 10 birds for which there is
no open season. he SAYS
IN order 10 create an offence under
section SO. il must appear not only that
the birds are wild birds. but also that
they are birds for which there is no open
season. Therefore. IL they are birds hav-
ing an open season, or If there be no ex-
press provision that there shall be no
open season, the taking or possession OF
them constitutes no offence. Courts will
60 Tar 70 preserve the paramount inten-
ton OF the Legislature where it Is posi-
bic 10 DO so, but here the coagruities
are so serious and irreconciIabIe that the
constructic- urged by the PLAINTIFF
counsel can be yielded 70 only by the
court usurpiEg legislative functions. No
cause OF action is set forth on these
counts. anc as 20 them the demurrer is
sustained In all other respects the de-
murrer is uveruled "
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27
TO UNITE COAL PROPERTIES.
plan to Mix Products of Mines and
suit Foreign Market.

BALTIMORE, Nd. Jan. 27.-The chief
object in the proposed confederation Of
four large bituminous coal properties
owned by Baltimore capitalists with the
New Somerset Company, controlling
mines in the Meyersdale region Of Penn
sylvania is for the production Of a mixed
bituminous coal that will more effectively
compete with the English coal for foreign
trade.
A meeting will be held on Monday in
New York, when the deal will probably
be closed. The Cumberland and Elk Lick
Company, the Continental Company, and
the Cumberland and Summit Coal Com
pany are in the deal. which hinges on the
securing OF the Cumberland and Elk Lick
Company, controlled by Shaw Brothers. OF
this city. An offer OF $500. 900 for this
company has been made. The Somerset
Company, when completed VIII produce
1000 600 tons a year.
II is proposed TO combine the products
OF the Big Vein Cumberland with the
FairmOunt coal. by which Il is hoped to
get a product that Will suit foreign needs
better than any American coal yet ex-
ported. The Goals viii be mixed in a pro
portion Of one-third FalrmouEt to two
thirds Big Vein"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27
'DICK" NEWTON GOES INSANE.
Turned states Evidence I'm the Noted
Mckane Case.

NEW YORK. Jan. 27-Richard Van
Brunt Newton, familisrly known in sport
ing circles as Dick Newton. who served
nine months in the Kings County Penj-
Tertiary for participation with John Y.
NcKane IN the Grayesend election frauds
has been removed to the Kings County
Insane Asylum. at Fiatbush. suffering
from paresis lie had been acting
strangely for some time, and his friends
feared that he might do himself harm.
He IS thought 10 be beyond cure.
Newton was once police Justice in
Grayesend. and was arrested with John
Y McKane- He turned states evidence.
and was let of with short term. Be
cause he sacrificed his old friend TO save
himself Newton's old associates turned
against him. He made repeated Unsuc-
eessful attempts 10 regain their friend
ship, and this seemed 20 worry him great
~ When McKane returned home aft sr
serving a hve-year sentence Newton at
tempted - see him. but was not per-
mitted TO enter the house. Again when
hcKane died he was denied q last look
at his former friend.
Newton was a well-known figure In
sporting circles, being az one time match
maker OF the COney Island Sporting Club
He studied law with the firm Of Morris
& Place, and was admitted TO the bar.
but never pracJiced his profession. de-
voting most OF his time 10 the race
tracks He was the owner Of a number
OF weI-knOwn horses. He became
wealthy and acquired considerable prop
erty IN Coney Island he Is the son OF
Richard Van Brunt Newton. an oId-time
hotel keeper, who for many years had a
hostelry IN lower Fulton Street. Brook
lyn- Newton married one OF the daugh-
tiers o. Jon VandeTveeT. the Coney Isl
and hotellceeper, and the couple lived for
the last few years al Sheepshead Bay.
Newton was once intimate with the Tam
many leaders and represented Senator
Timothy u. Sullivan on the racetrack
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27
GEN. WOOD NOT TO Be HEARD.
Ways aud Means Committee Changes
Mind a. to Cuban EnSuiry.

The House Committee On Xyavs and
Means viii not hear Gov. Gen. Leonard
Wood on the subject Of tariff concessions
for Cuba II does not think Il necessary
that General Wood should be called be-
fore g 90 make a statement in view OF the
Information it has already had furnished
il along the line of the enquiry as to
Cuba's needs. The intimation Of the
wish Of the committee is supposed TO
have been communicated TO General Wood
through Secretary Root. who comes in
contact with the committee. and is a con-
yonient means OF conveying a message Of
this sort under circumstances or this
kind. The committee have allowed il to
be known that they were satisfied with
the presentation already made OF the af-
hr"aative of the proposition that Cuba
should be granted tariff concessions by
the United States.
They also said that. in their opinion,
General Wood could add little to the sum
total of information which has been gen
erously laid before them. His state
ments would SAVIOR. they thought. TOO
-A-e.NH VI toANAoA oitutouS WHICH many
others in Cuba and the United states
could give them equally well If they were
in need Of them. The committee ex-
pressed desire to have Major Tasker H.
Bliss, the army officer. who is the Acting
Collector Of the Port OF Havana, appear
before them and contribute from his Of
hcial knowledge of the amount and char
acter Of the exports and imports Of the
island. the information which the com
mittee could not gain in any other way.
Beyond Major Bliss's testimony. the ccm-
mittee decided that there was no need
Of calling anyone to Washington from
Cuba
In some quarters il is said that the
majority members Of the committee are
somewhat ia fear that the argument for
reciprocity is being made too strong and
that General Wood would make il even
stronger. There are also those who are
so ungracious as TO say that the commit
tee, having already made up their minds
TO take position against reciprocity. did
not like to have General Wood come be-
fore them. with all the authority OF his
well known intimate relations with the
President. Knowing that he would pre-
sent the Presidents view Of the situation
and the duty Of this country in the prem
ises with great force and ingenuity. the
members Of the committee seemed to con
slider the easiest way out Of the possible
Contretemps was 20 dismiss the general
in advance Of his coming He was. how
ever, politely assured OF consideration il
he desired TO present his views in a writ
ten statement.
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Demand for Removal May
Be Made to President.
CONGRESSIONAL AID IS SOUGHT
Twenty-Five MemberSto Sub
NIT Case.
MUCH PRESSURE LIKELY
Not Only Dismissed Clerks. Hut Ont
siders Take Hand in the War
Against the Director.

A determined fight is TO be made upon
William Merriam as Director Of the Cen
sus Bureau. 1t has been brewing for
some time. but has only within the past
few days taken definite shape While those
who are preparing the campaign against
the Census Director are rather reticent
as 70 their plans. it is known hat they
hope in a very few days to have made to
the President a demand by not less than
twenty-five members Of Congress for Mt.
Merriam's removal.
Il is thought by those in charge Of tins
movement that such pressure cannot be
overlooked by the President. and that it
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27
PLAN SERIOUS FIGHT
AGAINST MR.. MERRIAM

must result in a change in the he's f the
great Census establishment.
CoEnizant OF the situation.
Director Merriam is fully aware tina. re
IS 10 be attacked in his official capacity
and his removal sought most streuuousIy
in various quarters. As an evidence Of
this 8, is pointed out that he showed too
much Willingness to remain in his present
position at a salary OF 5000 when he has
been drawing $500.
His indisposition 10 discuss in any way
the conduct OF his office is also referred
to by those who seek his removal as a
display OF knowledge that he does not
occupy very weII-fortiaed position, and
must soon confront a most serious prob
lea.
The anu-Merriamites are not confined
exclusively to the dismissed clerks and
section chiefs Of the Census Bureau, al
though much Of the antipathy that exists
toward the Director has been aroused by
his methods Of discharging and reinstat-
ing OF dischaTging and falling TO rein
state employees in the Bureau.
Cause of Recent Hostility.
The most recent cause for hostility to-
ward Director Merriam was the dismissal
on Saturday Of about sixty clerks. includ-
ing many young women. number a.
whom were the sole dependence OF their
families There were sorrowful times
about the Census Office Saturday after
noon Many had been let out without a
moments warning. without any other
means of support, and with no hope OF
getting other work in the near future.