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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-10


opportunity never came. Her father
always treated her as If what she
thought was of absolutely no conse-
uuepce; and as for what she should
do. he would determine that. No
doubt the time would have come
when Miriam would have FLASHED with
her stern father. and as II was the
dearest wish of her heart 10 do SO.
it is not unlikely that she would
have come out victorious.
Such was the deadening, soul-de-
stroying influence cxerted by John
T. Wright on bis family and all those
associated with him in business.
The day after the events described
in the foregoing chapter Mrs. Wright
gentle, elderly lady, on whom sor-
row had set its seal, end her daugh-
ter Miriam. were in consultation at
the Wright place with their lawyer,
John w. Everett. regarding the con
diton OF the estate.
lawyer Everett was vigorous.
brainy man about As years of age. \
clean shaven face, conspicuously firm
in its outlines, u cold. resolutc blue
eve, and contour of head which
considered Indicated
idcality as well as perspica ". wcrc
the salient phvsiognonical features
of a man who in his day was a ccle-
hrity in his part of the country.
There was the fullness under the eyes
that denotes oratory. and in his case
the sign was prominently true. The
upriohtness Of his character was no
less conspicuous than the directness
Of his intellect. In short. he was
lust the sort Of adviser needed by
Mrs. Wright and her daughter in the
emergency that now presented itself.
These ladies had an ,nconpuerable
rcpugnancc TO Wright's lifelong le-
cal adviser. Col. Franklin. because in
some way nc seemed to be identified
with the fintiness which was the
leading characteristics of the muir
dcred man. and neither had any de-
sire TO employ a. their lawyer so
intimate friend Of Wright as Frank
lin had been.
The consultation now being hold
was not the informal business affair
which the ladies had anticinoted II
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-10

Eyes: she said he was rather
stoutly built man with probably a
couple of weeks beard on his face,
q nd that he wore a red Aanncl shirt
"Fcnlon. You have done spIcndidiy.
aud if you will agree to help me fur
ther, we will unravel one Of the drep-
est-laid crimes ever planned in this
section Of the country"
"Tll help you any way that ] can.
Then we will win the game yet"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-10

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ale said if you come 10 ten You to
wait for him. He'll be back directly.
You'll have to throw again. Dock.
Take scat in the parlor," continued
MIR. Mruec to Ward", waving his hand
room.
AS Warde stood before the bar
he was somewhat start led 10 find that
his coming had not been without
some interest to AT least one or two
OF those present.
In one corner of the room two men
vat AT table drinking. They were
sturdy looking fellows. who were
slightly better dressed than their as
,ociates, but their faces were almost
startling in the prominence OF evil
displayed therein, one of them wa
Yer! muscular man, whose Strcnel n
had a certain cat-like element in it,
which had been very cleverly cele-
bratcd by his associates in the nick
name of Old Tom. which they had
given him. His companion was an
almost perfect specimen OF phy Sical
manhood.
The mirror revealed the fact that
these men were watching Warde with
an intcnsity---it seemed to him "A ma
Egnity of interest for which he
could not account: but he betrayed
no surprise. nor did he give any evil
dence that he had observed them
Taking from his pocket cigar he
! lighted il coolly, and then nonchalant'
y entered The parIOr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-10

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Out of the Administrators Way.

Nj Pierre Richard, whose appointment
by the French government to the post
of consul general at New Orleans is the
subject of so much comment and dis
cussion in the Partisan press, is an ex-
ceedingly wealthy man, rated in France
as millionaire, and has never done any
consular duty before in his life. Indeed
lie has until now devoted his attention to
politics, is at present member of the
chamber of deputies, and has as the
principal lieutenant of Paul Deroulede
of the Patriotic League. been one of rhe
leaders of the so-called Nationalist OPP
position to the government.
The latter, by inducing him to accept
the position of consul general at New
Orleans. puts a stop TO his activity
against the administration, and forces
him to surrender his seat in the national
Legislature to NJ. Aymon, one of the prin-
cipal supporters and friends of the cabi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
T. G. Platt a Vital Force.

There is one of the remarkable men
of the age" said a prominent New
Yorker at the Arlington last night. as
he directed the attention of a small
group of friends TO Senator Thomas c.
Platt. of New York, who CHANGED to
walk through the lobby at the time.
Although advanced in years. he has
more vitality than any man l know in
politics. AS you all know, he has fight
upon his hands now that would make
many a younger man hesitate.
The Senator has many admirers in
the State, too, and it will not surprise
me if he is a victor in the contest with
Governor Odell. True, there are many
voters N the State who do not coincide
with the Senator in his fight against the
President, but they are with him in the
contest against the governor.
Were it not for the support of the
Senator, Governor OdelI would not hold
the position he does now. He was
given such assistance in his first fight
for the nomination by the very man he
is now fighting so hard. At the recent
election. he obtained the nomination by
soliciting the support of friends of the
very man he now dislikes.
Il predict that the Senator will win
in his fight, but l doubt if the two men
in question will cause the President to
lose the support of the delegation at the
next convention"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Heavy Travel Westward.

Western travel has been wonderful
within the past six months" said e j.
Hutchinson, of Philadelphia, last night at
the Raleigh. Mr.. Hutchinson represents
the Union Pacific, the Oregon Short
Line. and the Oregon Railroad and Nav
igation Company. He came to Wash
ington to meet the party of German sci
entists who arrived here last night and
has arranged for them to make a trip
over his lines.
mot in the history of railroads has
there been so much westward travel as
this year Every person seems to have
money. and a trip across the continent
seems not beyond the power of any one
Western States are active in the en-
couragement of immigration. and large
sums of money are appropriated every
year to advertise the advantages of each
Commonwealth in the West While the
travel westward has been immense, the
number of Western travellers coming
East has heen almost as great.
Il presume there is not a city in the
East that receives as guests as many
people as Washington, and the indica-
lions for the coming summer are better
than ever. There is not Western trav-
eler who goes to New York and Boston
who does not come to Washington. No
matter how important his mission, the
traveller will take the time to visit
Washington and see the sights
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Why the Post Was Accepted.

Of course, the question will be asked
as to what object Pierre Richard could
have had in accepting the consul gen
eralship, since his wealth renders him
Indifferent to it's emoluments. 1t is not
necessary to go far for an explanation.
AS member of the chamber of deputies
Pierre Richard has been debarred from
any appointment to the National order
of the Legion Of Honor, there being a
rule to the effect that no member Of
the national legislature should, as such.
be decorated with the red ribbon SO
dear to every Frenchman.
Then, too, NJ. Richard is clever enough
to appreciate the utter hopelessness of
the nationalist cause in France, and that
association Herewith can never lead 10
anything in the way of high Office or
power, whereas by taking a consul gen
eralship in the United States, by becom-
ing an expert about American questions
in so far as they relate to France, and
through making his peace with the gov
eminent, and by serving =La Patrie" in
a political capacity, he qualities him
self for the most important positions
in the administration. such as, for in
stance, the governor generalship OF
Algeria or Indo-China, the post of resi-
dent of Tunis, or OF cabinet minister
at Paris
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Is Miles a Candidate?

General Miles is charged by his enc
mics in the War Department with being
a candidate for the Democratic Presi-
Dental nomination upon an anti-im-
perialist platform. This ambition, they
assert, is the real explanation of his re-
port upon the Philippines and the
sweeping charges he makes against the
conduct of the army.
Whether this conjecture IS correct or
not there Is no question that General
Miles report has widened the breach
between himself and chiefs of the War
Department. and it is asserted that an
effort will be made by Secretay Root 70
have Miles at once retired by the Presi-
dent.
Under any circumstances Miles viii
retire next August. Despite the fact that
the President has no love FOR the Lieu
tenant General of the Army, it is not be-
lieved he viii take chances on aIienat-
ing Democratic votes by disparagipg
Miles record so near the end Of his
service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

telhgence is shown in the limited con-
tdence which that astute animal re-
poses IN the Judgment of its master,
and IN the fact that unlike the horse
it is capable of associating two
ideas, comparing alternatives, and de
Gliding which is best for himself.
This opens a wide vista of specula-
ton. 1t even suggests the idea that
no family should be without its ass
and, perhaps, it isn't. But for the
present we must rest content with
chronicling the further discovery of
NJ Coupin, to-wit: that the ass is
even capable of showing its appre-
citation of music. An ass of Char
tres, says NJ. Coupin, was in the habit
OF paying visits TO the Chateau of
Guery1IIe whenever music was going
on. The woman who owned the cha
teau had an excellent voice, and when
ever she began to sing the ass used to
approach the windows and listen with
sustained attention. One day it even
burst into the room in order to show
its appreciation. But it isn't of rec
ord that, in the. language Of our es-
teemed evening contemporary, it re-
marked: "Just lovely"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

Denmark doesn't want to let go Of the
West India Islands and it doesn't want
to hold them, and yet Denmark must
do the enc or the other. The islands
are running down, while Porto Rico is
more prosperous than ever before in its
history. a commission from Copenhagen
is now examining the condition OF Den
marks possessions in the Caribbean. II
looks as If the Danish government would
finally decide TO pocket the 100000
which was offered for the Islands by the
United States. The United States is not
at all anxious. but it is obvious that
Denmark's West Indian islands would
experience q new era of prosperity if
Denmark should transfer them to US
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
CAPITAL CAMERA CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL EXHIBIT
Notable Artistic Display at Cercoran
Art Gallery.

Photographic art of a high type was
on view to a large and critical as
senblage at the Corcoran ART Gallery
last night, where the twelfth annual
exhibition of the Capital Camera Club
was held Two hundred and thirty one
pictures were displayed. the exhibits
having been selected from a contribu-
tion &C 500.
The club this year endeavored to adj
vance the artistic standard of its ex-
hibition. notwithstanding that the re-
uuirements for those shown last season
were hardly susceptible of further re-
strictions. The selections were again
made by q jury composed entirely OF
artists of recognized ability, and their
choice was the award itself.
In making IN the list of successful
competitors, the jury selected the photo
graphs for their artistic value alone.
The cIearness of print and excellence
Of reproduction had no part in the COM
petition
The exhibition was held from TO II
o'clock, and the hall was crowded all
evening long. The consensus OF opinion
classified the display as one of great
merit and superior 10 those of previous
years,
A critical analysis OF the pictures ap-
pears in another section OF today's
Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Women and Wealth.
Questions Suggested by Recent Matri-
monial Events.

In the light of certain recent mat
ramonial experiences Of an interna-
tlonal character it is pertinent to ask
what may seem at first blush to be an
impertinent question, namely, Should
women have money? Is it well to en-
barass one of the sex with a great
fortune like that, for instance, pos
sessed by Miss Alice Thaw, of Pitts
burg, now basking in the reflected
glory of an English or Irish titleq
We are accustomed to frown upon
things English, and one of those
which we find it easy to contemn is
the law of primogeniture that harsh
law which gives the bulk of the estate
to the eldest son and permits the
others to hustle for living. But is
there not, after all, lot of common
sense and business shrewdness behind
the law? Your Englishman is not a
sentimental creature, but when it
comes to hard, rock-ribbed common
sense, it is difficult to find his su-
perior.
The Englishman has found by long
experience that the way to keep a for
tune in the family is to fasten it down
and hedge it in where fortune
hunters, titled or otherwise, may not
lay hand upon it by prevailing upon
weak woman that he is worth the
buying. And, alas! experience has
shown that women are so weak where
q crest or family tree or a chance
to be dubbed my Lady" 'sYour
Highness," or some of the other titles
which are so much thought of across
the water, and by the few ON this side
also, is offered.
There Is another kind of woman to
whom 1t seems wrong to intrust vast
fortune. We near the stingy kind,
of whom there are, unhappily, many.
For such a woman can Out-Herod
Herod, or out-Shylock Shylock, when
it comes to a greedy grasp upon the
dross that we call riches. Her safe
deposit vaults are seldom opened, and
then only TO put money and securities
III, not to take them out. From a
stingy man, God save u.s. but from a
stingy woman we would beg ten thou
sand times for succor.
Should women have money? They
are good stewards to a certain de-
gree. But for their own sake, and for
that of the public whom they affect.
we think the question is one to be
seriously asked. Do great wealth and
womanhood travel well in double har-
ness?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Offer Democrats a State.

In this column yesterday was gwen an
account of Senator Spooner's visit to
Madison for the purpose of forming q
Iette It is now known that stalwart
Republicans of Wisconsin were schem-
ing to turn the State over to the Demo-
Gratis at the next general election. Sena-
tor Spooner believes this would reflect
to his discredit. and he went to Madi-
son to use his influence toward bring
ing them to abandon the program
scheme is not yet known.
The stalwart plan TO place the Demo-
ocrats in power in order TO Gust LaFol-
lette was given out by Senator Hages
meister, one of the stalwart majority
in the senate, a member of the com
mittee on claims, and the author of the
substitute primary election bill. which
the governor vetoed two years ago.
THE Republican party has not been
torn enough" he said, "and the stall
warts will rip it worse. Anything to
get rid of LaFollette is the program
from now on
The stalwart plan of disruption has
even gone so far. it is said, as to make
the choice Of the Democratic candidate
Brown, of Wausau Brown is a lawyer
and was candidate against Mayor Rose
iof Milwaukee for the gubernatorial
nomination at the last Democratic State
convention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Unity in Spain.

SO seriously is the throne of King
Alfonso menaced by the extraordinary
development and rapid growth of re-
publlcanism in the cities. towns and in
dustrial districts of Spain, that for the
first time since the period Immediately
following the death of his father. Al
fonso XII, in 1885. the Liberal opposi-
ton is joining hands with the Conser-
Fative administration for the protec-
ton of the dynasty. An understanding
has been established whereby the gov
eminent party, not merely the Liberals.
but even the Radicals are rallying to
the defense of the crown. forgetful for
the nonce of their political differences.
No stronger demonstration or more
eloquent proof could be furnished of the
gravity OF the situation in Spain than
this truce in the warfare of what have
until now been the two great political
parties. and their formation of an al
lance for the protection of the young
King against the rising tide Of democ-
racy and of republicanism.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Energy and Weight.
The Startling Discoveries of Wiscon-
sin Professor

sin Professor.
Prof. Stephen NJ. Babcocl-, Of Mad
ison, Wis, announces that, as a result
of twenty years research, he has dis
covered that ''the weight Of a body is
inversely proportional TO lis inherent
energy" In other words, ig we I'M
derstand the professor correctly, en-
ergy causes differences in weight.
But does energy result in IN
creased weight of body, or has it q
tendency to decrease it? That's the
main point, after all
If it has the effect of decreasing the
weight, what of Grover Cleveland,
Justice Harlan, the late Thomas 3.
Reed, the Hon. Herbert w. Bowen
ond others too numerous to mention
that suggest themselves at once to the
student of Prof Babcock's theories
If, on the other hand, energy re-
suits in increase of weight, what OF
the late Gen. Phil. Sheridan, Charley
Cramp, the late Jay Gould, the Hon
Philander Chase Knox, and host of
other lightweight champions?
Where are you "at," anyway, OF
learned Theban!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

o" Reansn Liberals and Toghaow the French Gov


to all the requests made TO him to re-
verse the action of Lord Roberts, and
consequently a meeting was called the
other day OF the various officers of the
brigade at the Guards Club to discuss
the situation. It is said that only one
thing was virtually decided upon at the
meeting, namely. that raging must
and would continue as the only means
of Kidding the regiment of officers who
are uncongenial and otherwise objee-
tionable. and of enforcing the ancient
traditions and ethics of the Guards.
This constitutes something perilous.y
near a defiance of the commander in
chief By the so-called Household Bri-
gade," which has from time immemoTial
been regarded as the crack corps of the
British army. and it will be interesting
to see what steps the King will take in
connection with the matter when he re-
turns to England
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

with the great amount of acreage yet
untouched.
There are hundreds of firms engaged
in the timber business, and thousands of
men are employed in the business. I
never thought that there was SO much
undeveloped territory in the State as 1
found on my trip. In the northern part
of the State there are thousands of men
employed in saw mills, and many cars of
lumber are put out every day..
Much OF this product is exported,
and a great amount is sent to the sea-
board for use in shipbuilding. Ship
timber is of large dimensions and great
care is exercised in getting ii out.
was surprised to find that Canadians are
employed almost exclusively in this
work, as great skill is required in hewiHS
this material from the rough. A
Canadian displays wonderful skill in this
work and big wages are paid the men
for this kind of work.
When I first saw the ship timber
was sure it had been cut out by ma
took me into the forest, however, and
showed me the men at work. With
amazing dexterity they take hand axes
and hew out the timber from trees
too large to handle at a saw mill. They
will cut out the timbers as true TO the
dimensions as a tailor viii cut out a
suit of clothes.
The manager tells what sizes ne
wants. and the men go into the woods
nd rnaI-p than
ready for delivery As to exhausting the
supply. I may be mistaken, but 1 am
sure Michigan can supply the market
for years TO come There are miles of
timber land yet untouched
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
The Field of Politics.
Montana Clubhouse Burned Out.

Montana is in mourning for the loss
of the home of the club bearing the
States name It was located at Helena,
and was one of the handsomest buildings
of its kind in the West. The building was
burned Tuesday night and it is believed
the fire was of incendiary origin. Sew
eral days before an attempt had been
made to burn the building, but it was
saved by the presence of mind of Capt.
Richmond P. Hobson. L. S. N, who was
lecturing in the club.
This calls 10 mind that the Montana
Club is the oldest club in the State.
and its house has been the scene of en-
tertainment for nearly every distln-
guished parsonage who has visited
Helena. Two Presidents of the United
States have been guests there. and
United States Senators. Cabinet officers,
presidents of railroads. diplomatic rep
resentatives of foreign countries, promi-
nent army and navy officers. governors,
millionaires, authors, inventors, and
many in the common walks of life have
been made to feel at home within its
spacious walls.
The fire will be generally regretted
by everyone who has been made to feel
the hospitality of its members. The
building was the pride of Helena. and
the State, and already it is suggested
that the new structure which will take
the place of the ruins shall follow in
architecture the lines of the old club.
While not a political institution it is
safe to say plans have been concocted
in this edifice that have had an impor-
tant share in shaping the destiny of the
State. The club has as its members
nearly all of the politicians of the State
as well as those who take part in
making and unmaking members of Con-
gress, governors, and even United States
Senators. Senator W. A. Clark is a
member, and on the managing board
nave been Gov. Joseph K. Toole and
former Governor Hauser.