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The Washington times., 1903-09-08
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Philadelphia North American. Croker an
nounces that for the Democratic nomination
he is for German \ more bitter attack is
rarely witnessed in politics
Chicago News: Quay says Wall Street has beee
so "heartless.' This severe condemnation Of
Wall Street from its old friend will add greatly
10 the surplus water thereabOuts
Butte Inter Mountain; The chap who would
a-wooing go with a gun 10 the Roosevelt home
has exaggerated estimate Of the Presidents
appreciation of strenuousness.
Philadelphia Inquirer: An Ohio man proposes
that get Japan 10 dig the Panama Canal
and give her the Philippines IN payment. When
that man sits down and calmly thinks Of the
lnfnitesimal chances that his proposition. how
ever meritorious, win be accepted b. all the
parties in interest he viii reahze what IL is for
minnow 10 have a great thought in a school d
whales.
Indianapolis Sentinel: Csrnegies plan for
AnglO-Slxon union is TO have the United states
annexed 10 Great Britain. Andrews scheme Is
like that Of the tramp who wanted a shirt
sswed his button.
Kansas City Times: The cattlemen propose
10 establish a packing house OF THEN own 10
correct the existing injustice of low cattle and
high meat. They prefer TO have high cattle and
high meat.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
Daily Calendar of American History.
September 8,

17si-Stewart defeated by Greene al
battle of Eutaw Springs, s. C.
1S47-Battle Of Ell Moline del Rey.
1S60-Lady Elgin, steamer on Lake
Michigan, sunk by collision with
schooner Augusta; 2S7 lives lost.
1S62-General Lee, after entering Mary
land, issued a proclamation to the
people.
1s64-General McClenand accented
Democratic nomination for Presi-
dencY.
1S69-William Pitt Fessenden, born 1905
died at Portland. Me.
1S79-Election troubles in Maine.
1S9l-Denmark revoked prohibition Of
import on American pork
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hold till all the world is rotten" There
was Robert Burgoyne, who was APP
pointed by King Henry VIII as one of
the royal commissioners to take over
the monasteries confiscated by the
crown. and in so doing he succeeded Ia
obtaining some snug grants for him
self.
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A State of Nature.

Our English cousins use left off, for orr
least Off, as applied TO second hand garments.
The following advertisement recently appeared
in London paper: MI and Mrs. Hardy have
left off clothing Of all kinds They can be- seen
any day from To p. m.''-Julia /. Patton,
in Lippincotts Magazine.
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An Ideal spokesman.
The Removal Of Huldah B. Todd by the
Hon. Henry c. Payne.


If Postmaster General Payne's hot
air" pronunciamento was the cause
of serious embarrassment TO the Ad-
ministration, what must be said of his
attitude in the case of Huldah B.
Todd, postmaster of Greenwood, Del.
Tor five years, whom he summarily re-
moved, the other day, because she was
particularly and personally obnox-
ious" to a henchman of "Gas" Adj
dlcks7
We remarked several months
ago that Postmaster General Payne's
usefulness had cone to an end, and
that, in justice to the President, he
should step down and out. We re
new that suggestion now, not in the
expectation of his needing because
his perception of what is right and
what Is wrong seems hopelessly
waTped-but for the reason that what
we can say cannot be said, without OBJ
vious eonstraint, by the President to a
member of his official family, however
much he might desire to do so.
Mr.. Payne represents the hide
bound spokesman who has neither
learned nor forgotten anything. The
exposure Of rottenness IN his depart
ment has taught him no useful les.
son. As far as he is concerned, IN
deed, he boldly seeks refuge in
Tweed's immortal defiance, 'What are
you going TO do about it?" To him
the graft worked by his subordinateS
means little more than the IRREGULAR
ties" to which he thinks, no doubt, the
public service is as unavOidably ex-
posed as Is childhood to measles or the
whooping cough. If ever he gave it a
serious thought which we doubt-hG
certainly has never shown any evil
dence Of the slightest desire TO inaug-
urate an defective reform in his de-
partment by divoreing it from poll
tlcs. He Is now, as ever, for the po-
htical CRATER first, last and all the
time. Business principles in their APP
plication to postal affairs are to him
an ''iridescent dream" And as for
the public-why, ''the public be
d-dw
The fact Is that, practically, Mr..
Payne has already resigned. He nc
longer performs the functions Of a
Postmaster General. The appoint
Inent Of subordinates has passed from
his hands. That is done now by oblig-
ing politicians. More They dictate to
him who shall be removed, and deter
mine for him when and where the
spirit, if not the letter, of the civil
service law shall be violated. They
reap the benefits of the dirty business
which he willingly performs at THEN
behest. He is a mere puppet in their
hands They press the button and he
does the rest.
It's sorry spectacle, isn't it7 The
business of the Postofice Department
is no longer administered in Wash
ington by the Postmaster General, but
in a private office at Dover or Will
mington by two individuals, one of
whom is a United States Senator and
the other a man who controls his ac-
tlonsl We see a notorious political
corruptionist give his orders TO a
United States Senator; we behold the
Senator pass those orders along ia the
Postmaster General; and we discover
the Postmaster General promptly ex-
ecute the orders through the regular
channels of his department. Nor Is
this the worst. Mr.. Payne's obliging
compliance with the wishes Of Gas
Addicks involves, according to Sena-
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Poker Chips.

1t sometimes happens that the regret is larger
than the limit
When you visit your poker club. leave idle
curiosity az home.
A lender in the game is likely 10 father two
losers
A straight jacket seems the proper thing
for a pokermanisc.
straws show which way the wind blows;
chips which way the money goes.
The consistent winner draws to the strength
Of his hand; the foredoomed loser to that Of
Lis luck.
If you would be in,
Accept, without doubt,
The wise ones suggestion
To often stay out
Most Of US have the blues at times, but
those we buy bring less trouble than those we
borrow.
There is such thing as lacking the winning
nerve to lay down losing hand
The three ring circus and one ring game
Of draw are the only places where folks have
been known TO kick because they saw too much
for their money.
THE boarding house limit is the latest Ten
derloin term for small stake game. and it
seems 20 be a meet
II theatrical managers succeed in syndicat-
ing the great American game, the poor players
last chance for a show will be lost in the
shuttle.
To follow this style
VIII not shorten your pile
Law down with a smile
Every once in a while.
There is a disquieting rumor from Washing
ton that one OF our thriftiest statesmen Is in
danger Of being put out of the game because
of his interest in a Government contract for
gloves 10 TT poker hands
The old girls-if, indeed. there are any such
are sympathetically assured that while kittenish
ways don't go everywhere, they are always very
taking in a game of draw.
There is more truth than poetry
In this; That reckless buffer
Will in short meter change his tune
And rhyme with busted dufler.
Unlike their mothers, the up-to-date women
are not afraid TO enter into pokerish hauuts.
There are few exceptions TO the rule that to-
DAYS small winning will forget yesterdays big
loss.
Put this in your cardcase: Luck is the IN
luckiest thing TO tie TO.
1t may be trying to Mr.. Mansfelds super
sensitive nerves TO learn that mere nobody
Of a stock actor has on several occasions been
known 20 draw "a full house in opposition
10 a fixed star-but such is poker.-Bob Tail
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Very Probable.

The mosquitoes don't seem 10 be as nurner-
ous as they were last week" said the first
jersey boardeT.
NO" replied the other. 1.-The hunting season
opened the lst OF September you know, and |
guess some Of the gunners have been taking
them for rccdbirds "-Philadclphia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

There is nothing in the world so clever as the
way a widow can blush over things she once
didn't.
woman's handkerchief is useful for most
anything except the one thing it is supposed
10 be for.
some men 50 convincing that when a
woman kisses them they can make her believe
that she almost did not let them do it,
Some people swell with importance 50 natu-
rally that it is hard 20 believe they won't burst
through the coffin when they are dead.
No matter how badly a woman got fooled on
her own hero that she married, she is always
ready 10 help her daughter to get taken in the
same way.-New York Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

English periodicals make so much fun
OF the "Babu English spoken by Hin
dus that they suggest the thought that
Hindu impressions of ''Sahib Hindu
stani' might also be amusing.
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Tact.

Laura" said Mr. Ferguson, this is Mr..
klippiueer, Of Harkinsville, the town where
used 10 live. He's the editor Of fthe Echo
MAS telling him had the files OF his paper
for the last ten years. III show them to you.
Mr.. Elipping"r They're
why. George" interrupted Mrs Ferguson,
with mechanical sort of smile. Il ought TO
have told YOU but-but they're under the din
ing room carpet Chicago Tribune
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Always ImDosinp.

She (at the review grounds)-What an i'm
posing figure Captain BorroVs has!
He-Yes; naturally 50.
She-And why naturally. pray?
He-Oh, he's always imposing on his friends.
Philadelphia Inquirer
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That New York clergyman who I'M
parted the information that no dead
heads" will be allowed in heaven de-
stroyed the only reason some people
have for wishing to go there.
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Grandson of English Woman.

~ - q AlllSNdht " QtSETlDe the mon
signOr as being the son of an English
mother. 1t was his mothers mother who
was English, and his own mother, nee
Zulietta, spent most of her youth in
England. Subsequently she returned
there as wife of Senior Merry del VAL
when the latter was Spanish ambassa-
dor 10 the court OF St. James. / remem-
Der her as a wonderfully handsome little
woman, always exquisiteIy dressed, which
is SO rare with Spanish women, her dark
eyes contrasting with her snow white
hair. Indeed, she was wonderfully popu-
lar, alike with the Diplomatic Corps and
with the English great world, who, owing
to her perfect English, were wont to re-
gard her as one of themselves rather
than as foreigner. Two Of her children.
including the monsignor. were born in
London. and the prelate received his
early education in England at the great
Roman Catholic college near Windsor.
where he left name for himself in con-
.nection with his prowesses in the foot
ball field.
Monsignor del Val. who was a great
favorite OF the late Pope and a member
of his household, has inherited the Dip
lomatic gifts of his father. who repre-
sented Spain in many capitals. including
Washington, and was repeatedly employ
ed both by Leo XIII and by Cardinal
Rampolla, in missions of a confidential
and delicate nature. one Of which re-
suited in the settlement of the trouble
Grhnol -,
therefore, thoroughly acquainted with the
traditions and mysteries Of Vatican
diplomacy, and by his personal knowI-
edge of foreign courts and governments.
is pre-eminently fitted to become what is
virtually the prime minister Of the new
Pope.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

1t is said that most rich men have dys-
pepsia, but the average man who seeks
to be even as they are should warn him
self that a man may acquire dyspepsia
without having money enough TO pay his
room rent.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

If the Turkish army in Macedonia
really has to march waist deep in mud
and sleep in the tree tops, perhaps 1t
might be we'll to get UP a society to
ameIiorate the condition of the poor
Turk
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Nine. Hunt. president of the Milliners'
Association, says that the poke hat
represents a moral crisis. If the bill
rises in proportion TO the poke hat, it
probably will cause a crisis, both moral
and financial.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

It is suggested that Sir Thomas Lip
ton might call his little boat the Harp
and see il that would change the luck.
The person who made this suggestion
did not know Sir Thomas Upton.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
Called Him Brother.

Harlow noticed you called Fred ''brother"
Does he belong TO some secret society that
You do?
Shaliop-I don't belong TO any secret society.
/ call him brother because my wife once prom
ised 10 be a sister to him.-Bostoa Transcript
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

1t is stated on good authority that
Miss Bryan and Lieutenant Hobson are
not engaged or likely 10 be- This is a
mercy, when one thinks of the sort of
tour Mr.. Bryan and the lieutenant might
make, with their faces in good working
order
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Scientists have now discovered that
tigers and other animals become enraged
If laughed at. This does not apply TO
the Tammany Tiger. He never allows
himself to become disquieted for
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
Thankful for That

Hc-Then you regret our engagement. do you,
She-Oh, no; but am glad il is no worse -
Smart Set
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Labor Day has come and gone. and
the average citizen has gotten over one
more OF those Woodworking holidays.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
By THE MARQUIsE DE FoNTENoY.
Merry del Val's Chances.

Among the many names that have
vacant secretaryship at the Vatican no
one seems to have thought OF Mgr.
Merry del Val, who appears to be des-
tined by rumor to the position of
nuncio, or papal ambassador at Vienna.
Yet Mgr. Merry del Val, who holds the
rank of Archbishop in Partibus Inf
delium, has been fulfilling the duties
of secretary of state ever since the
office was vacated by Cardinal Ram
polla on the death of Leo XIII, signing
all communications with his name as
"pro-secretary of state" He has sue
ceeded in rendering himself so indis-
pensible to the new Pontiff and has
given so much satisfaction in his deal
ings with the foreign ambassadors &C
credited to the holy seat that il is ex-
tremely probable that Plus X will con-
firm him in the post, comforting upon
him the dignity OF cardinal at the
forthcoming consistory, in order TO en-
dow him with the rank in the church
that by tradition and custom is asso-
CiaIeu WIN the uisHlty Oh SeCrelarysnip
OF state.
OF course, an appointment of this
kind would be bitterly resented by the
prelates of the curia, who insist that
the secretaryship of state, like the tiara
itself, should always be held by an
Italian, and Mgr. Merry del Val, who
has on several occasions visited the
United States, happens 10 be a Span
lard. 1t may be remembered that al
one moment during the reign of Leo
XIII there was talk of appointing the
mOnsignor to the post of papaI dele
gate at Washington. But his name was
withdrawn in consequence of the OBJ
jections raised here to the idea of nomi-
mating a Spaniard to such a mission.
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Expensive.

Dootor-You mustn't eat terrapin OF drink
wine until
Patient Gnterruptins)-Untl I've paid your
bill 7 supposc.-New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
What's in a Name?

Il hear that subbubs bet on the Shamrock. -
He had TO. His cook threatened 10 leave. -
Life
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In a Lighter Vein.
Three "R's. T"

September's - and oyster
The gourmet halls with JOY;
But it's reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic
The schoOlboy's joys alloy.
New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Prof Langley ought to arrange that
the next specimen of his bird family
shall have web feet.
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Would Strengthen Alfonso.

Should my prediction be confirmed and
Monsignor Merry del Val become sec
rotary of state. it viii mean fresh
lease Of life 10 the present dynasty OF
Spain, which at the time OF the election
OF Plus appeared to be threatened by
the close friendship which had united
at Venice the new Pontif and the Span
ish pretenders Don Carlos. For the del
Val family Is devoted to Alfonso XIII
and TO his mother. Indeed, the young
King had. for several years, one OF the
Merry del Walls, as his tutor, subjecting
him TO many pranks and practical jokes.
The house which the Duke and Ouch
ess Of Marlborough are building in Lon
don, on the site Of the old Curzon chap
ell. in Curzon Street, Mayfair, is now ap-
preaching completion. and all the scat
folding by which il has been until now
concealed from view has been removed.
The entrance is very handsome. the key
stones above the doors showing carved
heads OF men and women. alternately
decorated with oak leaves and Indian
corn, symbolic of England and America.
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There is more truth than poetry
In this: That reckless buffer
viii IN short meter change his tune
And rhyme with busted dufYer.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08
Burgoyne's Interesting Career.

Sir John BurgOyne's approaching mar
riage with Miss Kate GrettOn. daughter
of the late John Gretton, OF brewing
fame. is attracting a good deal OF at
tention by reason of the disparity Ct
the ages Of the couple, Sir John being
considerably over seventy years Of age,
while his bride is quite young. Sir
John bears a name that is familiar 70
the readers of American history. For
it was a great granduncle of his. Cen
Sir John Burgoyne, who was in COM
mand of the English army that was
forced TO surrender 20 the American
troops at Saratoga in 1777.~ Another
Gen. Sir John Burgoyne commanded the
Royal Engineer Corps at the siege OF
New Orleans. while il was the present
Sir John Burgoyne, who, after the 1Ight
of Empress Eugene from Paris in $50,
received her with her companion, Nine.
Lebreton, on board his small sail yacht.
at Treport IN the teeth OF a fierce gale
he carried her over 20 England. where
she met the prince imperial. who, after
his fathers defeat and surrender at
Sedan. had been brought over by his at
tendants to England via Ostend.
Sir John. whose first wife died about
ten years ago, has no children. and in
the event OF his dying without issue.
his honors will become extinct, While
II is difficult TO say what will become If
the estates which, according to a char
ter dating from John of Gaunt. were
given to the Bursoynes ito have and to
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Unlike their mothers, the up-to-date women
are not afraid TO enter into pokerish hauuts.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Most Of US have the blues at times. but
those buy bring less trouble than those we
hs,rrnW
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

The three ring circus and one ring game
Of draw are the only places where folks have
been known TO kick because they saw too much
for their money.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

There is such thing as lacking the winning
nerve 10 lay down losing hand.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

There are few exceptions TO the rule that TO
days small winning Will forget yesterdays big
loss.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

II you would be in,
Accept, without doubt,
The wise ones suggestion
To often stay out
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

The old girls-if. indeed. there are any such
are sympathetically assured that while kittenish
ways don't go everywhere, they are always very
taking in a game OF draw.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

Put this in your cardcase: Luck is the I'M
luckiest thing to tie 10.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

THE boarding house limit is the latest Ten
derloin term for a small stake game, and it
| seems 20 be meet one
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

II theatrical managers succeed in syndicat-
ing the great American game, the poor players
last chance for a show will be lost in the
shuttle.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

There is q disquieting rumor from Washing
ton that one Of our thriftiest statesmen is in
danger Of being put out OF the game because
of his interest in a Government contract for
gloves 10 TT poker hands.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

1t may be trying to Mr.. Mansfeld's super
sensitive nerves to learn that mere nobody
Of a stock actor has on several occasions been
known 20 draw "a full house in opposition
10 a fixed star-but such is poker.-Bob Tail
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

The consistent winner draws to the strength
Of his hand; the foredoOmed loser to that Of
Lis luck.
The Washington times., 1903-09-08

To follow this style
VIII not shorten your pile
Lay down with a smile
Every once in a while.
Morris tribune., 1903-04-11
GARRISON MAssAcRED.
Chinese Troops Killed by Russian Sol.
diers and Laborers.

Victoria, B. c., April 10.-The steam.
er Victoria, which has arrived from
the Orient, has brought news that a
party of Manchurians and Koreans
who are in the employ Of the Russian
government and Russian troops have
massacred the Chinese garrison OF
Chakusih, on the Yalu river. Russian
officers from Moukden have proceeded
to the locality.
News comes from Chill of boxer
rising in that province. Yuan Shin
Kali the governor, is endeaEoring to
put down The movement. A rising oc-
CURED at -Hulienshesien and on troops
being sent to the scene a battle &C.
Cured IN which there was large loss
of life. Ten of the principal boxers,
among whom were eight women, were
captured and beheaded.
In japanese papers received by the
recent mails stories were given CT
rumors current at Dalny and KhaibI
of impending war between Russia and
Japan.
Morris tribune., 1903-04-11
NORWAY.
Christiania.

Serious minded people throughout
Scandinavia regard the kaiser's i'm
pending arrival as a guest to the court
of Denmark rs promising peace and
security to the northern kingdoms.
Norway is especially interested be
cause Bjornson, her great poet and
popular politician, has for many years
preached that it is necessary for the
Danes to forget old enmities against
Germany and to try to attain better
understanding with their mighty
neighbor. Biornson has spoken many
weigthy words to the Germans con-
corning the Importance of more just
and consderate treatment of the Dam
ish population of Schleswig- Holstein
It is believed that these words, since
Bjornson is highly esteemed i'll the
fatherland, have had great effect
there and even Influenced the present
policy of the kaiser Denmarks lib
eral ministers, some of whom a"e
Bjornon's personal friends, share his
Morris tribune., 1903-04-11
DENMARK.
Copenhagen.


Recent statistics regarding the Dan
ish West Indies shows that the popu-
lation on these islands is decreasing.
In 1901 there were 30,527 persons and
during the past sixty years the pOpula-
ton has been on steady decline.
There are SO leprous patients on the
island of st. Croix. In the matter Of
religion So per cent. of the people are
members of the English Episcopal
church, and % per cent. adhere to
the Roman Catholic church and about
II per cent. OF them are Lutherans.
A fierce fire broke loose in the
Tuborg Electric works on the night
of March 16, causing a loss of &c.,
600 crowns. All the electric ma
chinery was destroyed and the fire
spread to the old brewing building and
from thence to the malt house. All
the buildings of the entire plant were
burned to the ground.
Telephone connections have now
been established between Copenhagen
and Breslau. Denmark's telephone
connections with Germany are now
the most excellent and international
business interests are much facili-
tated.
The Kristianssand Steamship com
pany has purchased the United Steam
ship company's steamer "Sondertyl-
land" for 10000 crowns. The route of
the vessel will now be between
Kristianssand and Fredrikshavn,
Bishop Christian Leunbach of Lol-
land Falster's diocese died after
sudden illness March Is. He was 66
years old and man of great in
fiuence and learning.
MARION S. NORELTUS.