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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-01
SOMETHING NEW IN
Rugs
and
Mating

The rage now is a Grass Rug
or Mating made in different col.
ors. No seams and are made
from the Green Prairie Grass Of
Minnesota. Water won't hurt
this rug, and Il is soft and easy
on the feet. They are cheap.
considering the long time they
last. The sizes are from the
small door.mat up to large rugs,
nine feet by twelve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Welded an Aristocrat.

George Manolesco carried his swindIes
so far as to be able to secure the hand
of a daughter of one Of the old houses Of
the German aristocracy in marriage~tiis
wife was born as Countess Angelica
Wilding Won Koenigsbruck. and the mar
riage took place some five years ago. at
Genoa The countess has one brother,
major of the Gardereiter Regiment or
mounted bodyguard of the King of
SaXony. who has been authorized Doth by
the latter and by the King of Italy. 10
assume in addition to MS name and
Saxon title OF Count Wilding Won
Koenigsbruck the Italian title of Prince
RadaH. which became extinct at the
death of his maternal grandfather, from
whom he has inherited extensive estates
in Sicily.
I may add that George Manolesco's
marriage with the unfortunate countess
has until now not been dissolved, and
that therefore any matrimonial alli-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Famous Swindler Escapes.

One of the most famous of European
swindlers. who. thanks to influence Of
his wife's family and to his own clever
ness, had managed to secure his transfer
from the Jail at Berlin to the Iunatic
asylum at Herzberg. near Berlin. has
escaped from there and vanished, leav-
ing traces which would seem to indicate
that he has made his way to this coun-
try. His real name is George Manolesco.
ard he has figured under a number Of
aliases. some Of his most successful
swindles having been perpetrated under
the name OF Prince Lavohary." as
which he has already once before visited
the United States.
While it is improbable that he will
have the audacity to resume the same
alias in America. he is likely to assume
the title of prince in conjunction with
some Roumanian or Polish name, as the
absence of any trustworthy lists of the
aristocratic families Of Roumania and
Poland renders it exceptionally easy for
swindIers to adopt names and titles OF
this kind without fear OF detection
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Play Game of 'Possum."

By allowing the rumor to get into
circulation that he intends TO withdraw,
Addicks is simply playing 'possum. He
wants to catch the irregular" regulars
off their guard and steal march upon
them. The term of Senator Ball, a 'regu-
lar" expires in March. 1905. and AddiclNs
began making his plans TO succeed him
before the compromise waich enabled
Ball to go to the Senate had been brought
TO fruition Addicks has b purchase and
otherwise acquired nearly two-thirds of
the Republican vote OF the Bite Hen
State, and his opponents should not be
tricked by reports that he intends 20
quit the contest. 1t may be possible
that some of the ungrateful whom Ad-
dicks has helped into high positions will
desert him, but this means that Addickg
viii simply purchase new henchmen
and keep up the fight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
CHARGES AGAINST LITTAUER
TO GO TO ATTORNEY GENERAL


any violation of the statute. except in
one case. the contract Of December 7.
1898.
1T is not the duty or the right of
the Secretary OF War 10 adjudieate that
case or TO determine whether the stat
ute was or was not violated. except IN
so far as 1t may be necessary for him
10 decide what action if any should be
taken by the War Department In view
of the facts disclosed. I think the indi-
cations Of an interest by the manufac-
turing firm in the jobber's contract
with the Government are sufficient e
require me to proceed upon the theory
that there is a prima facie case of vio-
lation OF the statute. Three duties are
thereupon devolved upon the War De-
partmeut.
First. To put the Department of JUS
tiee in possession Of the facts in order
that if that department finds the law ia
have been violated it may take appro-
pirate measures for its enforcement.
This will be done.
Second. To direct the proper officer
OF the department to demand repayment
of any sum of money which has been
advanced on the part OF the United
States in consideration OF such con-
tract Strictly speaking. no money has
been advanced in consideration OF the
contract, but the goods purchased BY
the Government were paid for on de-
livery. As recommended by the Judge
Advocate General. the opinion of the
Attorney General will be asked whether.
within the meaning of the statute. such
payment constitutes an advance Tor
which demand should be made.
No Officer Culpable.
Third. To determine whether any on
Ger of the army who was concerned il
the making OF the contract was culpabls
within the true intent of the law. UpOr
this I find no evidence that the facts
known TO the officers of the Quartermas-
ter's Department indicated any OthsE
relation between the firm OF LttaueE
Bros. and the furnishing OF gloves to tbs
Government than the lawful relation de
scribed at the beginning OF this memo
randum
The contracts were all made in COM
pliance with the requirements OF Law
upon public advertisement. on awards &c
the lowest responsible bidder: and each
contained a declaration by the contract
or that no member OF Congress was in
terested; the prices appear 10 have been
reasonable; the government appears to
have got full vaIle for its money; the
inspection appears to have been rigid.
and the requirements Of the specihca-
tions appear TO have been enforced. Nc
influences and no motives except a de-
sire TO attain the hest interests OF the
Government appear 10 have operated
upon the officers of the army in the
transactions"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04

army of a dozen trained and disci-
plined soldiers in assaults upon the
civic rights of the people Of that trou-
bled country. In fact, it Is said that
while under the influence Of the high
ball General Cobos invaded the resi-
dence Of the civil governor and
forced him to fee, clad only IN his
pajamas, to the British consulate for
protection. Not satisfied with this
hilarious conduct the highbal moved
the general to dislodge the mayor
and chief of police from their respec-
tive Offices, and to turn order into
chaos.
After a night of such excitement
General Cobos lay himself down to
quiet slumbers, and when he awoke
doubtless called for another high
ball, entirely forgetting the havoc
which the one taken the night before
had caused. When he could get no
more highballs the revolution was de-
clared off and peace was restored.
There may be q good temperance
lesson in this, but we are unwilling to
believe that the highball was respon-
sible. We prefer rather to believe,
and shall believe until facts are pre-
scented to prove the contrary is true,
that General Cobos never either saw
or tasted an American highball, and
that the drink which he imbibed was
some vicious native distilled liquor.
bearing a fraudulent label. 1t Is
probably true, too, that his Hbations
We're more frequent than was abso-
lutely necessary. The indiscretions
of the belligerent general, however,
carry with them NJ reflection upon
the American highball per Sc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
The Peoples Forum.
Science and Religion.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
In The Times Of the 9th the Rev. Carl
Smith is reported as saying: MANY here may
feel that we no debt to Rome; they re-
member certain chapters of medieval cruelty
written in the blood Of men by that church;
they also remember that our great civic and
religious liberties came from those WIN re-
belled against the Latin church, but yet there
is a debt
TO her foresight and good care is the doc
trine of the trinity, incarnation, and three
creeds which she, in common with other print
tive churches, preserved for u.s.
Time and silence have hidden from the minds
Of most of the present generation, and even the
preceding one, the vast amount Of human tor
tIre, suffering, and death the different de-
nominations have inflicted upon each other be-
cause Of the "creeds''
It cannot be deemed that the apparent motion
Of the sun from east 10 west with the ignor-
ance and fear of men, are responsible for much
Of the suffering humanity has been called upon
TO endure, in the name OF god whom the
church knew more about than it did about
the sun During those ancient days the world
in general, including priests, popes, and kings,
accepted the geocentral theory, as the work Of
a god, in whose name Calico Bacon, and Others
were tortured, and Bruno burned; but the
scientific truths they saw yet live.
In the light Of the scientific knowledge OF
today, we may ask what is the debt owe
the Roman, or any other, church? The old
primitive thory Of the trinity, incarnation,
and three creeds'' vet try to hush the natural
human conscience and make it obedient to a
code Of morals" though this code has not
been proved. and cannot be.
Science-''the one language of nature''-says
the laws OF the universe are uniform and
changeless; they know no miracle That being
proved and demonstrated, they teach truth in
its integrity and purity, and offer no OBJ
stacle to the development of the mind. The
improved theory OF the trinity, incarnation,
and three creeds'' of medieval churches. as Of
old, oppose science, though not the dishonesty
Of men.
The edifce Of superstition seems still all
too solid; but the structure Of ordered knowl-
edge which science is building is growing in
extent day by day. and little by little is ex-
propristing the ground upon which the temple
Of intellectual darkness has been reared
SCIENCE"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
GAINS IN MEMBERSHIP
Ordinations to Ministry Show Decline
Over Previous Year.

PATERSON, \. J., Aug. 4.-Present
membership in the Presbyterian Church
in the United States is ,007, AT accord
ing to the figures for 1908. issued by the
Rev. DIT. w. II. Roberts. stated clerk Of
the General Assembly. There were 975, 877
in 1888
The surprising feature of DR.. Roberts
report is that the ordinations of minis
tiers were only 1874 in number, against
23G last year. and 290 in 1893.
IN finance a steady growth is shown.
For home missions the amount given
last year was S1.293,32l, the largest in
the history of the denomination. The
amount for foreign missions nearly
equaled the record. and was $905, OS9
There was given TO colleges S405 600, and
the Los Angeles General Assembly cost
$04 400
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Bryan Still Popular.

The Hon Edward Rosewater, the edi-
tor OF the Omaha Bee and himself
much of politician and IN a position TO
know whereof he speaks. in an inter-
view while in the East recently made
the surprising declaration that the
Hon. William J. Bryan is still the most
popular man among the Democrats OF
the West Many OF them. he declares,
still talk of the nomination Of Bryan
in 1904. The statement might be regard
ed as a joke on the part of the Omaha
editor we're II not known that he made
the declaration in all seriousness. On
top of 1t. however. comes the assertion
Of a prominent New York politician and
oficeholder, who AYERS that throughout
his travels in the West he heard only
two names mentioned in connection
with the nomination for President, those
OF Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Bryan.
OF course, everyone knows that Mr.
Bryan will not be reBominated, and he
has himself declared that he viii not
be a candidate. but If these two men
have correctly measured the sentiment
in the West, it is evident that the Dem
ocTats of other sections must reckon
with the Nebraskan in their future cal
culations. The Democracy expects lit
tie help from the West in the next cam
paign, but nevertheless the Bryanites
are still strong enough to cause the
party trouble unless in some way they
are appeased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
KiCkhoefeT Case Recalled.
Postofice Prosecutions Should Not Re
Indefinitely Delayed.

1t might not be unwise to call the
attention of the authorities investi-
eating the Postoffice frauds to an in
cident of somewhat ancient and now
almost forgotten local history. More
than seven years ago Francis J.
Kickhoefer, then disbursing officer.
for the State Department, was dis
missed from Office and indicted for
embezzling public money intrusted to
him. Since that time no effort has
been made to prosecute him, or at
least he has never been brought to
trial, and is said even now to be en-
joying the money he obtained by
fraudulent means.
One month ago George W. Beav-
ers, formerly superintendent of the
division of salaries and allowances in
the Postofice Department, who is
credited with having robbed the Gov
eminent Of dollars where Kickhoefer
obtained dimes, was indicted by
federal grand jury, but he has never
been arrested.
Of course, there is some difference
between seven years and one month,
but nevertheless it is not too soon to
inquire whether the precedent estab-
hshed in the Kickhoefer case Is to be
followed in that of Beavers. At the
time Kickhoefer was indicted, every
one believed he would be brought TO
trial, but he was not, and doubtless
never will be, for the principal wit
ness against him is now dead. Most
persons have forgotten the details of
the case, and time, while it may not
entirely efface the memory Of
Beavers, Will cause to be forgotten a
large part of his maIfeasance in Of
fee. May not the question now be
asked, "How much longer is Bea1 ers
to be allowed his liberty, and no ef-
fort made to apprehend him?" Is
this twin Of the prince of grafters"
To remain immune from arraignment
so long as he prefers the atmosphere
of Manhattan to that of Kings
county?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
4 Hiqhball Revolution.
Panama Rebellion Wrongly Attributed
to the Popular American Drink.


We can scarce give credence to the
report which comes from Panama
placing the responsibility for the
latest Colombian revolution upon
the American highbal. That de-
hcious concoction Of "fzz'' water.
ice, lemon peel, if you wish It, and
good old Scotch, as it was in this in
stance reported from the Isthmus-
that soothing and refreshing drink
which has cooled ten thousand parch-
ing threats and perhaps saved many
a life beside-that source of so great
delight and inspiration which has en-
hyened so many dull spirit-could
never be guilty Of an attempt to over
throw organized government and
place nations IN revolt.
There is nothing anarchistic or
belhgerent about the American high
ball On the contrary, it is peaceful
and law-abiding, if handled with
care. Not infrequently It may ex-
cite the imagination to ftful flights Of
fancy, but it is not often known to
resort to physical force to demon
strate its superior qualities over any
other drink It's popularity attests
its virtues. A dispatch from Pana-
ma informs us that an American
highball drunk by Gen. Vasquez Co
Dos inspired that valiant military
commander TO lead his conquering
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Only Sporting Bishop.

England's house OF lords has just lost
the most picturesque of its members
through the resignation of the Lord Bish
op Of Manchester, who for some seven
teen years has sat and voted in the
upper chamber Of the British legisia~
ture as a lord spiritual" He is prob
ably the only great dignitary Of the
Church who can boast Of having had
brand of tobacco named after him. He is
exceedingly fond of tobacco, and<mado
so little secret Of IT when Bishop ofMel-
bourne that the "MoorehOuse Mixture
was placed on the market. and remains
TO this day among the most popular in
the antipodes. The Right Rev. DR.. Moore
house, who. in spite of his seventy
seven years. is still vigorous bodily and
intellectually. has both as Bishop of Mel
bourne and as Bishop of Manchester
always insisted that his clergy in organ
izing clubs in connection with their
churches should provide a smoking
room
He has likewise enjoyed in his day
considerable celebrity in connection with
his proficiency in boxing. being perhaps
the only bishop to be able to boast CT
such an accomplishment, which while
at the head of the diocese Of Melbourne
he still possessed to such an extent that
the opinion was sometimes expressed
out in Australia that it was a pity he
had not gone into the ring instead Of
into the church. At Manchester he fur
Their attracted attention by breeding
bull terriers, which he exhibited at ken
mel shows with great success.
There have been many cases of fox
hunting parsons, three benefited clergy
men of the Church Of England holding at
the present moment the office of master
Of the hounds. But Dr. Moorehouse,
Bishop Of Manchester, may lay claim to
be the only sporting bishop Of the Es-
tablished Church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
Not an Addicks Trait.

The report that the Hon. ]. Edward
Addicks intends to abandon his effort
10 reach the United States Senate should
not be taken seriously Talk OF that
kind is the same sort of aeriform mix
ture which has made Mr.. Addicks both
wealthy and famous-gas. Mr.. Addicks
has been struggling for twelve years to
gain an election TO the Senate, and II
he has been rightly adjudged all along
he will not cease fighting until he re-
ceives credentials which entitle him
to membership in the upper house of
Congress
He has made too large an investment
in the enterprise which thus far has
never paid him any dividends. All the
profits have been divided by the other
fellows, and Addicks has been unable
to realize anything upon his capital.
and is unable to sell the stock. Con
sequently he must remain in or lose
all. When Addicks began his Tight for
the Senate. Delaware was Democratic
State, having two Democratic Senator's,
and its electoral vote was Democratic
Today Delaware is a Republican State,
with Republican State officials and two
Republican Senators. but the Hon. J.
Edward Addicks is not one Of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
No Need for Dark Gloves.

A family in the South had a coal-blask cook
named Sarah, whose husband suddenly
killed in a quarry accident. For the time being
her grief was allayed by the preparations for
an elaborate funeral, and the day OF this
event, 50 dear to negroes who desire TO show
their importance, she appeared before her mis-,
tress in deepest black. but her hands were
q pair Of white gloves ssIch IS soldiers wear at
dress parade and guard mount
Why nuuty," exclaimed her mistress,
'what made you get white glovesY'
Sarah drew herself up Indignantly and said in
the cbiliest tones, Don't You suppose wants
dem nggahs to see dat Use got on glovesF'-
Liu.iucOtJ's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
SEEN, SAID, AND HEARD
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD
Timely Topics of Local and National Interest.

He is the typical cowboy OF the Western
plains. except that he has abandoned
the COW punching" business to take W
the profession OF statesmanship. He IL
an all-around athlete. and II the ora
sion arises in debate it Is predicted that
he will be able TO overcome his adver-
sary in a physical combat. II oratorical
effort shall fail. IN some respects he is
the equal OF the Hon. Timothy Dry
Dollar" Sullivan, of the Bowery, for he
prides himself upon the fact that he
has never smoked. taken a chew OF to-
bacco. or a drink Of Intoxicating liquor.
II is also said OF him that he used never
TO swear until he entered politics. When
Mr.. Mcguire, at the age OF ten years.
began his political career. his friends
say he found things to '1cuss" at so that
profanity became a habit with him. md
his observations have increased the &C.
easion for the use Of such language
The new Delegate has had an inter-
esting career for youngster OF thirty
seven, and when he went to Oklahoma
ten years ago IL was with the avowed
purpose of some day coming to Con-
gress. Last fall was the first time an
opportunity was afforded him, and he
came near being defeated by his Demo-
cratic opponent, who out of a total OF
$4,000 votes cast for both received With
In 400 as many as Mcguire. In fact Ma
CURES election was brought about by
the discovery OF several hundred illegal
ballots cast for the Democratic candi-
date
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
ZOllvereiny.

Beware the Zollverein, my son!
The tax's grip, tho tariffs strain!
Beware the Bslb8l bird, and saun
tn impsrious Limbe~chaia."
He took his treefr2dc sword in hand:
Long time the geye-lassed foe he sought
50 rested he by the tum-tum tree,
Where the foodstuf cheaply bought.
And as in peckish thought he stood,
The Zollyercir. with ewes OF fame,
Came trusting through protection wood,
And fairfield as il came.
Shall one be two? Nay, through and through
Tie treefrAde blade went cheaper cheapi
He left Il dead and with its head
He gave peelish leap.
"And hast thou slain the Zollvcrcin?
Come 10 my arms. my rosey boy.
o gladstone light! o cObden bright"
he bradlaughed in his joy.
Westminster Gazette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
FORTUNE DEPENDS
ON SUICIDES SANITY

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 4.-Upon the
question Of the sanity of Walter Cogges-
hall. son of ex-State Senator Cogges-
hall. of New York, who committed sui
eide in Baltimore early in July, will rest
the payment of $4,000 insurance upon
policies issued by the Providence Life
and Trust Company. of this city II
proof that he was insane at the time
he took his own life be not forthcoming,
the company Will refuse payment under
a clause which appears in all of their
policies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-04
VANDERBILT -BUCKLEY
RACE DECLARED Off
MilliOnaires Fail to Agree as to Condi-
tons and Horses.

NJ WPORT, Aug. 4.-The proposed
race of representative OF the stables of
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and r. Nelson
Buckley. of Philadelphia. is OF. Messrs.
Vanderbilt and Buckley could not agree
as 10 terms and conditions, hence ar
engagements fell through, though friends
Of both were deeply interested and
tried to bring the event about
Mr.. Buckley desired a long race Of ten
miles and Mr.. Vanderbilt desired a
shorter one, and also wished TO name
his fast stallion, Mackay Wilkes, as his
representative