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The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Overheard at the Race.

Reliance and Shamrock III are jockeying for
the start.l
Mrs GoiightIy-You must explain everything
10 me, Mr. Bits, for I'm much interested and
really know a lot about it. you know.
Mr.. Bitts-Don't doubt il; but. for example,
You know?
Mrs. Golightly-That Sir Thomas must be re-
measured. because his anchor wasn't properly
eatnipped-its a kind OF disinfecti0n, suppose
how careful Of them!
Mr. Bitts-There. Mrs Golightly, is Sham
rocks jibtopsaH going up in stops
Mrs. Golightly-Sweet little thing. and the
big main sheet went up earlier in stops, didn't
It?
Mr. Btts-Not quite; but see, they've broken
out the jibtopsail
Mrs Golightly-Oh, dear; but there viii be
time to mend il, won't there? Poor, dear Sir
Thomas. what dreadful luck he does have!
Mr. Bitts-Now, watch; see she tufts and IS
going about; they call it going in stays, Mrs
AGolightly
Mrs. Golghtly-It's very horrid Of them, and
Of you. too, Mr.. Bits; no, you needn't ex-
plain anything more. Yes; you may join Mr..
Bobstay. who has been reckoning you for a
quarter Of an hour and smiling very disagree
ably at me. HE goes.l Breaking out babies
bibs and going in stays, indeed; IN never come
again without Mr.. Golghtly.-New York Even
ing Post.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Aided by Sultan's Daughter.

The old count had been crusader. and
having been taken prisoner, was set at
liberty by the Sultan's daughter on the
condition that he would take her with
him in his flight, and marry her &C
cording to the rites Of his own religion.
Beggars cannot afford TO be choosers. so
the count consented, and on reaching
Europe went to Rome to consult the
Pope as TO what he was to do, having
already a wife in Germany. The Holy
Father, after due consideration, decided
that the count must fulfill his pledges,
all the more as the Turkish princess had
promised to become a Christian II th9
count married her. Together the couple
proceeded to Germany, where the Ger
man countess. realizing that but for the
Saracen princess she would never have
seen her beloved husband again, con-
sented to the tripartite union, sane
toned by the Pope. the three living to-
gether happily ever afterward-
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Kentucky Republicans.

Judging from the reports from the
Blue Grass State. the Republicans
really believe that they have an excel
lent chance to elect Judge Belknap gov
ernor. The trouble between the Bradley
and the other factions has been settled,
and all have gone to work in earnest for
the candidate On the other hand there
is more or less division of sentiment
among the Democrats. Commissioners
of Internal Revenue Yerkes. who has
just returned from an extended trip
through I-entucky, announces that the
party has better chance for success
now than il has had in years. State
leaders are promising the national
leaders that if they are helped in the
present campaign, they can give the
State to the Republicans in the next ma
tional election.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
A New Test for Milk.

A new test for milk, which has recently been
devised by DIR. Parmentier, Partisan hospital
physician, has been applied with great sue
cess for detecting fraud in milk supplied TO
the various hospitals and day nurseries OF the
city. This test, which is easily applied, con
sists simply in freezing the milk, and noting
the temperature az which congelation takes
place. Pure milk freezes at a temperature vary
ing from - .55 degrees TO 81 degrees Cent?
grade. II II is found TO freeze at higher tenn
perature, water has been added to it, If it
remains liquid at a temperature below 81
degrees, this indicates that the milk is sour, or
that some prcservative substance. like boric
acid, has been added to it.-Amcrican Architect.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Globe Sights.

Some people make money by spending it.
Don't always be sour if you want the sweets
OF life
in keeping a scrapbook about yourself don't
keep everything.
More than half the men who have enthusiasm
it uselessly.
When you make one mistake don't make an
other by trying to lie out of it.
Flows the tramp business?'' was asked a
tramp today. Bum" he replied.
Travelling men obther a storekeeper as much
as drunken men bother editor.
Nothing in this world is quite as cheerful as
lodge organizers good morning.
An Atchison man who is getting bald SAYS it
is the flies he breads, and not the loss of hair.
1t is surprising how quickly some people get
rich; also, how quickly others get poor.
In buying eantaloupes, you hardly ever get a
good one. Same way with everything else.
Work done in a manner that viii require its
being done over is worse than neglecting it en-
tirely.
Some women have mannish way of chewing
that makes wonder if they are chewing to-
bacco.
No power on earth could cause us to be i'm
pressed by man who carries his handkerchief
in his coat tails.
After reading physical culture books and
health food advertisements, it is hard for a
man TO believe he will ever die
In your misunderstanding with people. do
you give the other side fair consideration? ?
Don't profess that you always right.
There is a certain kind Of high-priced chew
ing tobacco that looks like an old cigar, or
snipe. after it has been carried in the pocket
for a time
'Is she conceited?' an Atchison girl asked
another Of a new acquaintance. Il should say
she is was the answer ''She really thinks
she thoroughly understands men,
-Atehison Globe.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Just a Stack of Blues.

II may be said in favor Of poker that it is a
game in which even the veriest curmudgeon
is more than willing to show everybody the
glad hand
1t is scientific fact. capable of chemical
demonstration, that in game OF draw one
can burn his celluIoid chips easily as his
gTeenbacks-
Poker. TOO. has its psradoxes. For example,
the deeper you get in the less inclined are you
to get out.
II is an open question which is the more
risky--to play bobtail on the track or in the
game
The unlucky seat in the game is always oe-
eupied-
In raising the other fellow beware of raising
hades as well.
1t is up 10 the liquor dealer to decide
whether brandy flush viii beat whisky
straight
In poker it is not only good but often
a necessary rule 10 ''hold up an outsider''-that
IS, if he'll stand for it.
fly, one might infer that they imagined they
we're chopping wood
Poker's kitty has but one mouth, but It takes
many hungry ones TO feed it.
There are droves of bulls and whole hocks
Of lambs in poker, but nary bear.
Poker seems TO be a much more ancient game
than IS generally supposed, for is ii not re-
corded in the Book Of Joshua that he beat four
kings at Gideon?
How many bones have your asks the pro-
lessor Of anatomy
about two dollars WORTH absent -mindedly
replied the poker fend of the class.
Poker is so democratic that. even with the
king in the game. the head Of the table IS
where the dealer sits.
Even after an Arctic night at the game,
some PLAYER would call for just one more round.
Poker s. Co.-limited-haye more members
than any other association, and the concern
is not much on :he trust order at that.
New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
The Old HYMNS.

There's lots O music in 'em, the hymns o.
long ago;
An when some gray-haired brother sings the
! used 10 know,
/ sorter want 10 take haud-I think o days
gone by,
"on Jordan's stormy banks l stand, and cast
wistful eye"
There's lots o. music in 'em-those dear, sweet
hymns Of old,
With visions bright Of lands Of light and shin
ing streets Of gold;
And hear 'cm rnging-singing, where memory
dreaming stands,
"From Grecnland's icy mountains to India's
coral strands.
They seem to sing forever Of holier, sweeter
days,
When the lilies Of the love Of Cod bloomed
white in all the ways;
And ! want 90 hear their music from the old
time meeFin's rise,
Till Il can read nv title clear TO mansions in
the skies
We hardly needed singin' books in them old
DAYS; we knew
The words, the tunes of every one the dear old
hymn book through!
We had no blaring trumpets then, no organs
built for show;
We only sang 10 praise the Lord. from whom
all blessings low."
An SO ! love the dear old hymns, and when my
time shall come
Before the light has left and my singing
lips dumb
If l can only hear EN- then, III pass. without
a sigh,
ITO Canaan's fair and happy land. where my
possessions ie!'
-Atianta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Working From the Top.
gentleman Georges" Methods Not Pc
culiar to Burglars.

Harry Brooks, alias gentleman
George" the eminent New York
"crook," recently captured by the po-
lice, believed with the philosophers
that there is plenty of room at the
top, and with this belief in mind
shaped the ends of his enterprise IN
such wise that he has been able TO as
tonish the police by the number Of
successful burglaries TO which he con-
fesses. In dress and manner he ap-
peared the "tip-topper." He engaged
sleeping accommodations on the top
floors of houses, and he worked his
perilous and profitable game from the
roof down. And, IL Is whispered, 4
young woman Of the upper walks of
life fell victim TO his wiles and as
sisted him in his nefarious, but for
the time enjoyable, occupation of re-
leving the well-to-do Of some Of their
surplus property.
The Harry Brookses of life are not
all burglars, nor are the rascals al!
beetle-browed persons with one-sided
physiognomies and various marks Of
degeneracY which enable them to be
The Washington times., 1903-08-28

Shall the People Rule?

70 the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Is the District of Columbia municipality or
Is 1t a bureau Of the United States Government?
ms question has been raised in a peculiarly
iorcble manner, and if mistake not, will
nave to be answered by higher authority than
the Attorney for the Postofice Department. The
fact has been noted in the press that Congress,
the President, and the National Government
have been for several years gradually cutting of
the prerogatiFes of the District authorities,
ana by degrees reducing the municipality to
the condition OF a bureau in the War Depart
ment, and the Commissioners to the position
Of clerks
Now the pendulum seems TO swing to the
other extreme. ard we have a ruling that
throws the District back into the category Of
a municipal corporation independent Of the
United States Government to an extent that it
must be denied the right of free postage for its
official letters.
As one citizen of the District l am profoundly
glad this issue has been raised. 1t brings into
relief the inherent weakness of order Of
things which was intolerable in the days be-
fore the Revolution, and is becoming intoler-
able now. In law the District government is a
municipal corporation, so expressed in the or
ganic act OF 1878, and in rulings by officials Of
the United States In fact, it is nothing of the
kind and it is in practice the most insignid-
cant appendage of a governing tyranny, in
which there is neither representation for tax
alton nor wisdom in the exercise of power.
In the light Of what has happened in the en-
croachments Of Congress upon the municipality,
and in the denial Of all political right TO the
people Of the District, is it not time TO have
done with the folly which exists? Let the
District government be one thing or the other
bureau Of the War Department, subject to
military rule as the cities of Cuba, Porto Rico.
and the Philippines after the Spanish
war. or turn it over 10 the people, to be gov
erned by the people who pay the taxes and
carry the public burden, a privilege accorded
everywhere in free America except in the Dis
trict OF Columbia. BELAC MOSNAR.
Washington, Aug 20.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28

ficer, being a son of the late Prince
Victor Hohenlohe, son of Queen Vic
torias half-sister, and who, after mar
rying morganatically Miss Laura Sey-
mour. entered the English navy, dying
with the rank of admiral. His widow.
by permission Of the late Queen Vic
toria, bears the title of Princess Vic
tor Hohenlohe" at the English court
but is not recognized as such abroad
Her children. who bear the names of
Gleichen. are treated by the reigning
house of England as near relatives.
Count Gleiohen, the son, who is very
popular in the English army. in which
he holds the rank of major of the Grena-
der Guards. has seen a good deal OF
active service, both in the Soudan and
in South Africa, where he was badly
wounded
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Our Murdered Vice Consul.
Facts We Cannot Lose Sight of in Deal
ing. With Turkey.

In the light of the meager news re-
celved so far 1t would manifestly be
absurd TO attempt TO establish any
connection between the murder of oul
vice consul at Beirut and the troubles
i'll the Balkan peninsula. From
Beirut to Monastir is a far cry, and
but for the fact that the outbreak in
the Balkans was signalized by the as
sassination of the Russian consul at
Monastir, the suggestion that the kill
ing of Vice Consul William c.. Ma
gelssen is more than al act of private
revenge or the deed of a Moslem IA
matte would probably not be worthy a
minutes serious consideration.
Assuming, then, that Minister
Leishman is correctly informed-and
the fact that he has so far been unable
to secure details of the murder gives
ground for a suspicion that Turkish
officials are seeking 10 cover up some
thing-President Roosevelt has acted
wisely IN promptly ordering the Eu-
rcpean squadron to proceed to Beirut.
Nothing impresses the Eastern mind
quite as much as a demonstration of
force. Arguments are lost upon a
Turk. Appeals to reason are met
with courteous INDIGESTION. Himself a
tyrant, he quakes before the tyranny
of public opinion in the Moslem
world. He viii go to any length-the
sending of supplies to the Russian
feet by the Sultan, the other day, in
order 10 create the impression in Tur-
key that the Russians had come as
guests, was a characteristic example
in order to 'save his face" in the
eyes of his co-religionists.
We may look, therefore, for a
series of more or less pronounced at
tempts on the part of the "Siek Man"
at securing delay. There Is no neces-
sity for undue haste, but having once
entered upon a course of action, it
would be fatal to our future interests
IT. Turkey TO abandon that course.
Nor will it be wise, in dealing with
this matter, to lose sight of the fact
that the great powers IN Europe are
only too glad to see us pull the chest
ruts out of the fire. The London
Daily Telegraph" has already ex-
pressed its joy in unmistakable terms
over the prospect. 1t behooves us,
therefore, to be circumspect. No
concert of action. Let us keep our
hands free, as We did in China.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Has Written Books.

He has written several books. and a
rather superficial article in Murray ;
Magazine" concerning a tour which he
made in the United States. 1t was not
couched in particularly friendly or ap-
preciative terms, and on this account at
tracted some attention in the Ameri-
can press at the time OF its appearance.
One of his ancestors, bearing like him
self the title of Count Gleichen, and
who lies buried in the cathedral at
Erfurt. is on record as having been the
only Christian nobleman who ever en-
joyed the sacramento privilege from the
Catholic Church of being married to
and living with two wives at the same
time. Indeed, the tomb of the count in
the Erfurt Cathedral represents him
as kneeling between his two wives.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Political Gossip
Here and There
Hobson's Choice.

Down in Alabama it is said that
former Capt. Richmond P. Hobson. of
Merrimac and oscuIatory fame. is pre-
pairing to begin campaign for election
to Congress. He has decided to try and
defeat Representative John II. Bank
head. who has. Judging from surface in
dications, satisfied his constituents for
several terms, and who, the leaders say.
is likely to continue to do so for several
more. On just what issues Captain
Hobson intends to make his fight is not
known, but he has informed some OF his
intimates that he desires TO become q
member OF the House to aid in the up
building OF the navy. How such az APP
peal is going TO affect the voters in the
country districts OF Alabama is a prob
lem politicians are not prepared to
solve They are OF the opinion. how
ever, that the navy is going TO be en-
larged, whether Mr. Hobson comes to
Congress or not.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
How CorillaS Fight.
The Important Part Performed by
Their Teeth.

The prevailing belief that gorillas. Chin
panzees. or orang-outangs. as they are variously
called. use clubs when they attack each other or
their enemies is an entirely erroneous one,
said the naturalist to a group OF interested
listeners They do nothing OF the sort, and
how such an impression ever came TO exist, or
how old-time African explorers ever came TO
formulate such theory, is beyond my compre-
hension. During a long soiourn in that coun-
try | had ample opportunities TO learn the truth
about them, aud what l discovered there was
subsequently confirmed during a prOtractcd
hunting trip in Borneo. The fact is that IN
fighting each other. in attacking or defend
ing themselves from other enemies, they depend
entirely upon their teeth. which are abnormaiiy
strong and sharp, and cut like a razor, making
a wound as smooth and clean as the scaipel ot a
surgeon. They are clumsy on their feet, but
the enormous strength of their powerful arms
more than makes up for this deficiency
In fighting they almost invariably attack the
faces or the limbs Of their adversaries, grasping
their opponents with their hands and drawing
them close enough to sink their teeth in their
flesh. In the case Of human beings or other
members of the monkey tribe, the gorilla s
favorite point of attack is the hand. and es-
pccialIy the finger. Catching them by the
wrist, the creature, with almost irresistible
power draws the hand within reach of his
fangs, and in the twinkling Of an eye of
come one or more fingers This mode of war
fare is a very effective one among the orang-
outangs themselves, for. with fingers and toes
gone, the animal is not only out Of the fight,
but is powerless to climb trees. to protect
himself to provide himself with food and
soon succumbs 10 starvation or falls an easy
victim TO some other animal."-New York
Tribune.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
BY THE MARQUIsE DE FoxrENoY.
Plus x a Smoker.

Plus K Smoker.
Plus X smokes. and enjoys the dis
tinction of being the first Pope to make
use of tobacco in this form. Both Leo
XIII and Plus TX were wont to indulge
in snuff, but no Pontiff has ever until
now been known to smoke cigars, like
the present occupant of the chair of ST.
Potter. Indeed. his pronounced fondness
for the fragrant weed is a subject of no
little concern 10 those prelates and dig
nitaries of the court of the Vatican who
regard any breach OF etiquette as some
thing akin to a sin.
Among the Italian clergy smoking by
those in holy orders Is rather diseoun-
tenanced. and when Plus X was patri-
arch of Venice his cheerful disregard
of their ethics in the matter was wont
to discomfort the clerical members of
his household. their uneasiness being
increased by the fact that the particu-
lar brand affected by the patriarch was
that exceedingly cheap and, to foreign
ers. somewhat unpalatable, cigar bear
ing the name OF that Italian statesman
Cavour who, while regarded as the
founder of the unity of Italy, is looked
upon at the Vatican as the originator
of that policy which eliminated in the
loss by the holy seat of it's temporal
Npossessions
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Personal Friend of Gar.

Admiral Alexieff, who has been ap-
pointed by the Car to the post of Vice
roy of Manchuria, commanded the man
ofwar on board of which the present
Emperor. while still czarewitch, made
his trip to India, China, and TO Japan,
where 1t may be remembered an at
tempt was made by a fanatic native
to assassinate Nicholas. The latter is
therefore thoroughly acquainted with
the admiral, whom he has long regarded
as a trusted personal friend.
The admiral is just sixty years OF age.
visited New York and q number of other
American ports about twenty years ago.
when in command of the Russian cruiser
Africa. and was for some time naval
attaehe of the Muscovite embassy at
Paris. The war between China and
Japan found him as rear admiral in
command of the Russian naval forces in
the China seas. and from that time
forth. with the exception of a brief term
spent as chief of the Black Sea fleet,
has remained employed on the Pacific
coast of Russia and China.
Alexief Is well acquainted with the
United States, having on several occa-
sions chosen the American route when
going home on leave OF absence and re-
turning to his post in the Far Orient I
may add that by reason OF his rank OF
general aide-de-camp TO the Car. he
holds the grade of general in the army
in addition TO that of admiral in the
navy. 1t is this that enables him to
command the Russian forces in the Far
East, both on the sea and on land.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Atlanta Constitution: Amidst the learned
and ponderous discussions on the best methods
OF keeping grating cut Of the Postoface De-
partment. we merely suggest that it might be
as well not to appoint grafters TO Office.
BROOKLYN Citizen: Roosevelt don't want OdeIl
to run again next year. and odell don't want
10 Each is afraid that the other viii drag
him down.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Tie one thing that is
no, disputed in the numerous trials growing out
Of the killing Of Goebel, in kentucky, is that
Goebel Is dead
St. Louis Globe Democrat: Boss German Is
such an Old hand at the business Of politics
that he ought to give Judge Parker reason
able time allowance
Kansas CITY Journal: Mr.. Olney's progress
toward the White House is said to be about
equal to that Of yacht in a dead calm.
Philadelphia Press: Perhaps Tsmmany is GO
ing 70 support Cleveland as the surest means Of
killing all his chances. Democratic national
conventions have pretty generally given Tam
many plenty Of what it doesn't want.
New YORK sum Stualpr thalifN sister,
Ethel. is a candidate for state librarian Of
Texas. She is said to be wen qualified for the
position and no doubt her brother supply
the necessary pull 20 put her there.
Boston Herald: Senator Gormsn's son appears
70 be a pretty large chip of the old block. He
Is already assured Of a seat in the Maryland
stnate and his ambition TO follow in the foot
steps of his father seems in a fair way TO be
realized.
Cincinnati Tribune; Is the open Manchurian
door 70 be closed gently and without cracking
the hinges during the loud Macedonian cry?
Hartford Times: Michigan Democratic politi-
clans are disposed 10 think favorahly Of Chief
Judge Parker. Of New York Presidential
candidate. but are looking with good deal 81
interest 10 see whether the coming mayoralty
contest in New York city shall develop Demo
cratic leader Of Presidential size.
The Washington times., 1903-08-28
Georgetown Needs a Park.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
If the proposed Q Street bridge TO Georgetown
can be made lever for hurrying along the de-
veloprnent Of the park system so as TO join the
Mall and Rock Creek Park. it viii serve the
general public in a twofold manner. The
need of a connecting link at this point has
long been recognized by all who have had oc-
casion TO drive to Georgetown, and would soon
in my opinion. become a splendid thoroughfare.
Driving on the car tracks is said to be one
of the popular diversions in Philadelphia
where no direct driving approach from the
built-up portion Of the old city 70 the fine
Paramount Park is pOssible-but that plan was
never intended for long use in "the city OF
magnificent distances" There approaches
more worthy the name in going TO the Soldiers
Home or Rock Creek-although these, too,
could be improved upon-but in driving 10 the
handsomest part of Georgetown there is no
way except the Philadelphia way-oyer the car
tracks.
The park idea proposed in connection with
this plan advanced by Georgetown women
certainly adds splendid argument in support
Of the bridge plea With the cOmmendabie
energy Of The Times in urging all that is best
for Washington, l hope this public improve
ment will not be overlooked.
TWENTIETH CENTURY.
Washington, Aug. PC.