davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Not Necessarily a LAWYER.

"Who is that handsome young man standing
ever there2" inquired an old gentleman Of "A
rich old lady at a party
That's my son-in-iaw. He's a very brilliant
young man-made large fortune by the law"
Indeed" said the old gentleman. 'How's
thatG'
''The law made him my daughters hus-
band Chicago journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Origin of aHohsnn,s Choice. .

van you kindly state in your paper how the
saying 'Hobson's choice originated, and what
the same means? T. p. RAWLINS.
In the reign of Charles 1, OF England.
Hobson was an innkeeper in Cambridge.
and hirer of horses. Travellers were
served in strict rotation. no choice be-
ing allowed. 1t was "Hobson's choice. Z"
and not the travellers. when it came to
the selection OF the horses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Love on a Throne.

Love matches seem to be the order OF
the day among the reigning families Of
Europe. who appear 20 have come to the
conclusion that a mesalliance. when
based on honest affection, is more con-
ducive to matrimonial happiness and TO
the avoidance Of scandal than a union
arranged merely in accordance with dy-
nastic and political considerations Thus
the marriage Of Princess Alice OF Bat
tenberg 10 Prince Andrew OF Greece at
Darmstadt. next week. is love match
pure and simple. and so. too. is the i'm
pending marriage of Princess Marie Of
Reuss to Baron Ferdinand Guagnoni. a
mere lieutenant in an Austrian dragon
regiment. Princess Marie is the sister
of the recently welded Grand Duchess
of SAKE Weimar. and another OF her sis
tiers allowed herself to be led to the
altar a short time ago by the Austrian
Count Eric Kunigl, whose family
though older by some 200 years than
that of the Princess of Reuss. cannot.
like the latter. claim sovereign rank. be-
longing. on the contrary. TO the mere
nobility.
Princess Alice OF Battenberg is the
eldest daughter of Prince Louis of Bat
tenberg, now rear admiral in the Brit
ish service, and who is married to a
sister of the reigning Grand Duke Of
Hesse and of the Czarina. He is. how
ever. not royal. but merely noble, being
the issue of a morganatic marriage be-
tween old Prince Alexander OF Hesse
and a Russian, Mile. Hauke, who was
created on the occasion of her marriage
first Countess and then Princess OF Bat
fenhero
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Like Begets Like.

Miss hez sent-It's an opal ring Mr. Cheer-
ley gave me.
Miss sharpe Cexamining iG-Hm, Do you
cr-likc its
Miss Inez-o, yes but YOU know the old
superstition. I'm afraid it will bring me
bad luck.
Miss SHARPE wouldn't worTy. This can't
bring you anything worse than an imitation
Of bad hck.-PhiladelpMa Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
A Word From Bryan.

To William ]. Bryan IS attributed the
expression that he would rather be
landsman than q statesman Il IS pity
that he did not discover his aptitudes
and inelinations some eight years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Philadelphia Record. In view Of the paternal
care which Secretary shaw exercises over the
national banks and 50 many other institutions o.
tins free country he has far better title TO the
appeIIation Of Little Father thsn the Car.
upon whom the Russian peasants 50 fondly BE-
stow IT,
Kansas City Times: If the malcoutents in
Servia have any regard for the wishes Of the
rest Of the world. they viii postpone the over
throw OF King Peters reign until the Bulgarian
muddle is adjusted. The public prefers to take
It's Balkan inibroglios one al q time
Milwaukee Sentinel: Governor Yates. Of III
nois. who advocates a primary electon law
Tor that state. is informed that the law works
well in Wisconsin Here in Wisconsin we are
forced to refer to Minnesota. It Is another case
Of ''over in the next township"
indianapolis News: Secretary Shaw says that
the prosperity OF the American people is not
measured by the price Of stocks and bonds We
should hope not. at least. n0t By the present
price Of steel stocks.
New York World: Mr.. Gould repeats the IA
miliar observation that the West is prosperous
and "only Wall street Is scared still. Wall
street scarcs. If not stopped, are contagious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Political Economy.

Children" asked the school committeeman,
what is political economy
Political economy" answered the preeo-
c1ous son Of the district boss. lis getting men
to vote Per you as cheap as YOU can.''-Greea
Bag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Her Engagements.

Marie-I hear YOU are going to be married
again
Edith-Againl Why I've never been married
yet.
Marie-No; but cart recall the number Of
times You we're going 70 be.'-Chicsgo Jour
nal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

It viii take more disinfectants than
have yet been used 10 convince the pub
lie that there is nothing rotten in the
Pennsylvania penitentiary management.
There is little use in putting coun-
terfeiter in Jail II the only result is to
save him rent and board bills.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Undergoing Repairs.

Mary had a little lamb
That with her used 10 roam.
An automobile struck il, though,
And now it STAYS AZ home
buffalo Express.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Mixture of Ingredients.

What is the correct meaning Of hodge rodge2
IGNORAMUS-
Hodge podge or hotch poteh. which
was the older spelling. is a Scotch dish
of mutton broth. to which is added
variety OF odds and ends of meat and
vegetables. The name signifies a nix
ture Of ingredients or a mingled mass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

A New York clergyman says that
Dowie is a reincarnation of Brigham
Young. He does the Mormon leader an
injustice. Brigham Young was man
who had brains
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
In a Lighter Vein.
At the Restaurant.

Mary had q ii.tic lamb
A century ago
The chops on which we dihed today
We're from that lamb. i know.
New York Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Deaths Of Booth and Barrett.

When did the actors, Booth and Barrett def
r.. r.
Lawrence Barrett died in 1891. and Ed
win Booth in 1898.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Not a Fly.

"He goes the pace that kills"
"A fly By night?'
oh. no; an auto by day."-New York Even
ing sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

When Lady Henry Somerset, and
Margaret sangster. and Mrs. Logan. and
Ella Wheeler Wilcox have finished tell
ing the Turk what they think OF him
perhaps he will be willing to say that
he Is sorry and promise to be real good.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

During that lion hunt at Coney Island
the other day the lion doubtless found
It quite as interesting as the other
people did.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

4 collection OF original paintings has
been contributed by the friends Of Frank
Holme. Chicago artist. for his solacc
while exiled in Arizona for his health.
Who says there is no sentiment in the
Windy City?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
a. Old-Fashioned Garden

Strange, is not? She was making her garden.
Planting the old-fashioned flowers that day
Bleeding. hearts tender and bachelor buttons
Spreading the seeds IN the old-fashioncd way.
just in the old-fashioned way. too. our quarrel
Grew, until angrily she set me free
Planting. indeed. bleeding hearts for two Of ms
Ordainirg bachelors buttons for me-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

The reflective observer wonders some
times why all the country people on
the stage are named Mandy. Josh or Cy,
while the country people one meets in
real l!fc are named Leon, Claude, or
Alfaretta.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
Ballade Of the Follies FOur.

There's lurs in the patter Of cards that slip
From the hands Of knights Of the sable round,
The laugh and jest. and the vine at hip.
The loser damned. and the victor crowned.
And the thin twin COLLINS Of light and sound
To rise and follow the whole night long.
Yet the pace that kills. as you may have found.
Is cards. and women. and vine, and song
There's subtle snare in wanton's eyes
In midnight reveis and music-spen,
Yet the death-in-liie in her kisses hes
While her feet. they tell me, take hold on he'll;
Anl al this leads 10 the padded cell
or down where the dreamless seepcrs throng.
For the pace that kills, as we know null wei,
Is cards and women. and wine. and song
There glow in the blending Of song and vine
Like that which shows in the sunset CLEANS,
And the glamour born Of the waving vine
As tho purple bloom Of the lost grape seems,
But IL sears your brain with It's fiery dreams
While il binds you fast. be you weak OF strong
and the pace that kills. as the cynic deems,
Is cards. and women and wine, and song.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

We should not be too hard on those
school teachers IN New York who sent
their pupils home in the midst of
pouring rain. Perhaps the janitor told
them the building must be cleared so
that he could begin sweeping
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

who. having found the name and address
or an Ohio girl on an egg, wooed and
won her, is another case OF the matri-
monfaI yolk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

1t is said that the Sultan Of Turkey
has become so used to staying under
the bed that he does not sleep comfort
ably elsewhere
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

DIT. Parkhurst has returned and is
sharpening up his razor for Tammany,
but thus Ear Tamnany has not begun
10 dodge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

A sympathetic strike seems to be pos
sessed OF that sort Of sympathy which
Is expressed in brickbats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29
ENvg

wss IL not? But seeds planted in anger
Sour in the earth, and ere long a decay
Withered the bleeding hearts, bhghted the but
tons
And-we were wed in the old-fashioned way.
St Paul Dispatch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

Tho Philadelphia ball club struggled bard for
first place at the bottom Of tho National League
score, but luck wes against it, Philadelphia
Press
Engage the Senator'S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-29

Prince nor Parson an J, iorsooth.
To pose; nor 10 preach Of the right and wrong
But the pace that kills. as learned in youth
Is cards. and Women. and wine. and song
Chicago PosE.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03
POSSIBLE STRIKE
 ON THE WABASH
The Train Men Demand Concession
 at Noon Today.

St. Louis, March 2.-Unless certain demands for an increase of wages on the Wabash system, east of the Missis- sippi river are granted by tomorrow noon, it is probable that general strike will be instituted. Committees the trainmen and firemen of the road sent ultima tums to Presi- dent Ramsey late this afternoon, noti- flying him of the result of a recent poll among the employed members of their organizations for demand of fifteen per cent increase for freight men and twelve per cent increase for passenger trains east of the Mississippi river. ex- elusive of the Canadian line and double pay for doubleheader freight trains. It must be conceded by tomorrow noon or Q strike would be ordered.
 The conductors and engineers notified President Ramsey at the same time that they would abide by the increased schedule granted week ago, and were not in favor of a strike.
 After having received the notifica- ton committees President Ramsey to-
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03
STATEHOOD SCHOOL
 BY W. R. HEARST
He Offers to Bring Thirty Congress.
 men to the Territories.

Washington, March 2.-W. R. Hearst the owner of several "Yellow" Journals. has offered to work up interest in state hood and incidentally his presidential boom. He has made an offer to thirty members of the next house of represeu tat1ves to take them and their wives to the three territories for the purpose of letting them judge for themselves whether they are fit to be admitted to statehood or not.
 To this end he will pay all the ex- penses Of a special compartment car to carry the delegates to their destination and back. All the arrangements are fn the hands of the three territorial dele gates from Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. They are hard at work select ing the men to whom invita- tions shall be extended. The trip is to be made some time in May
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03
IT WAS NOT POLITICS
 BUT INEFFlCIENCY
That Made Changes in the New York
 Custom House.

Washington, March 2-Secretary of the Treasury Shaw today denied the re- port that certain removals of the GUS toms service at the port of New York were being made for political reasons. lie said the removals were for the good Sition.
 The changes at the port, he said, were not made at the instance of the senators from New York, although with their acquiescence and upon the recom- mendation of the collector and appraiS- CT. The secretary said there was noth- ing sensational in connection with the removals, but the government lost more money through inefficiency than 1t did through actual fraud of customs off, cials. The changes were in the interest of a more efficient service. He said the removals had nothing to do with the upon the prosecutions now in the hands of w. Wickham Smith, special district attorney in charge of the cases.
 He said there were 2,600 persons con- nected with his department, and pri- vate business of that extent and im- portance would have removals every day He thought there was more dan ger of inefficient men being retained for political purposes than efficient men being discharged for such reasons.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03
SHEEP EXCLUDED
 FROM THE RESERVES
A Decision in California of Interest to
 Stockmen.

San Francisco, March 2.-In the United States circuit court of appeals Judge Hawley today handed down a decision of interest to cattlemen in the west. It is concurred in by Judge Gil bert and Ross and is to the effect that an injunction be granted by the Unit ed States circuit court for the northern district Of California, restraining cer- tain sheep owners from grazing flocks on government forest reserve entirely constitutional and just under the eX- isting federal statutes.
 The decision is a victory for United States Attorney Woodwork who brought suit in the circuit court for the issuance of an injunction to re- strain the defendants from herding and grazing bands of sheep on the Staris- laCs forest reserve, which includes the Yosemite National park.
 The circuit court granted the injunc- ton and the defendants appealed the case to the circuit court of appeals with the result above stated.
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03

have done so but MT. Webb said he had been informed by the chief clerk of the council that he had sent no tele- gram. It was understood that the dis patch had been sent at the instance of President Ives who had reason to be- lieve that the house would act favor ably on the resolution.
 Upon this representation the gentle man from Yavapai consented to tone
 his resolution down to the following It will be observed that it could have
 been toned still more and yet have
 been heard in the council:
 Whereas, council concurrent resolution
 No. = which passed the council February
 the Eth, recites that Arizona, under cer-
 tain conditions would be willing to enter
 Therefore be it resolved:
 1st. That this house repudiates the sen-
 tment embraced in said resolution and 1 it resents the action of whoever was re- SponSible for the telegram to our dele
 gate which conveyed the impression that said resolution was the joint action of
 both houses.
 2d. In behalf of that band of pioneers
 who have wrung from the savage this fair land of Arizona, in behalf of the citi-
 zens of Arizona who have fought its bat ties and developed these conditions under
 resents the imputation that our members
 of the people of this territory, will ever submit to the proposition that Arizona will consent to any scheme by which it will lose it's identity and name and it's | grand history that has been marked by
 the expenditure of blood, treasure and privations.
 Therefore this house repudiates, so far as it concerns itself. any use of the 1 name of this house in the telegram | which gives publicity to the idea that i that sentiment embraced in said reSolu-
 ton was the joint action of the Twenty second legislative assembly.
 Therefore. i chief clerk to transmit to the Hon. Mar GUS A. Smith by telegram the sense of this resolution which is. that Arizona will always fight against any policy even by | implication through which she may lose | her name. identity and history. The resolutions were adopted by unanimous vote and amid a great clap | ping of hands.
 | The next most interesting incident of the house session was the second and presumably final adoption of the coun-
 cil amendment to the eight hour bill. There was an inconsistency in the
 measure as it came from the council. The penalty clause prescribed a pun | iShment for the violation of a section
 which had been stricken out. It was desired therefore to correct that sec ton. The house was laboring under an embarrassment. The story had been circulated that if the council ever got
 it's hands on the bill again, that would
 be the end of it. The house wanted the
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03

Assemblyman w. A. Rowe of Yava- pal county yesterday earned the repu- ta1on of being the greatest joker of his age. He proved to be not only a grea: joker but a ghastly one. There is an atrocity about his humor that invites prevention oi unnecessary cruelty.
 It will be remembered that when the house adjourned on Friday there was before it council concurrent resolution No. B. The house was ready to act on il at the time of it's introduction and the action would probably have been favorable. It was brought tn the notice of the house though that the resolution had been introduced into the council on a telegram from Delegate
 Smith inquiring if it was the will of the territory to go into statehood with New Mexico. This telegram was said to be of a secret nature and would be shown to the members of the house one by one It was understood though that
 MT. Smith had pointed out that if statehood were not adopted by the territory at this time and in this way, the republican members of the next congress would likely force statehood in a still less desirable form.
 In the three days that iEtervened the members of the house concluded more and more that it would be bet ter for Arizona to remain a territory r,f the house but nine tenths of the people Of the territory. Most of the members of the house believed it would be better to ignore the council resolu- tion entirely and at the morning ses- sion yesterday that was what had been decided to do.
 But during the noon hour MT. Rowe prepared a set of resolutions and when the proposition came up late in the afternoon he arose and said that there had been a great deal of complaint on the part of the members of the upper house" that that body had not been shown enough difference by the lower house; he thought so himself. He reminded the house that there was before it a certain concurrent reSolu- tion which ought not in justice to the gentlemen of the council be ignored. That would be discourteous and in MT.
 Rowe's opinion the house owed it to the council to give it attention even if it were not the sense of the house that the concurrent resolution should be adopted. He would therefore have the matter brought before the house for action. In the event that the reso- lution were not concurred in he would present some himself bearing on the same subject. After some debate as to the proper manner of getting before the house it was decided to hold the council resolution in abeyance and take action on MT. Rowes which he proceeded to present. In offering it he conferred such a roast on the council as one Legislative body has seldom re- | ceived from another coordinate body. That was his idea of legislative cour- tesy. By his resolutions the action of the council was repudiated and es- pecially repudiated was the action of the council ill causing the resolution to be telegraphed to Washington, repre- scnting it to be the sense of both
 houses oi the legislature. Some objec-
 tion was made by MT. Webb to the
 implication that the council as a body had caused the resolution to be sent out. An individual member might
Arizona republican., 1903-03-03
STRIKE SITUATION
 AT COLORADO CITY
P1okets Closely Guarding Entrance to
 the Mines.

Colorado Springs. Colo, March D. The strike situa ton at Colorado City is unchanged as far as the number of men working in the mill is concerned. The strikers are maintaining close vigi- lance within the picket lines and chal- lenge anyone to pass through them. Several fights occurred this afternoon between the strikers and the men who are sympathizing with the mill owners, and tonight the mill owners have placed more guards on the ground and trouble may be expected to result.
 At the Standard and Portland mills. a company commissary department is being maintained, and the men who work in the mills are eating and sleep ing there. According to a rumor cir culat ted in Colorado City today Presi- dent Mover of the Western Federation of Miners authorized the taking of a referendum vote among the miners at Cripple Creek to determine their atti- tUde in the strike, but this report is not verified in the Cripple Creek dis trict nor by the strikers at Colorado City.
 Both the Standard and Portland mills arc handling irregular consignments of , down. An indignation meeting of the Colorado City Mill and Smeltermens union No. 125 at which many business men were present was held tonight in Colorado City to investigate charges against the recording secretary of the union, A. II. Crane, to the effect that he had divulged the plans of the union to the mill owners. Crane was brought to the meeting under police protection and at the conclusion of the investi- gation he was ordered to leave the city. With the officers of the law, acting as an escort, the man boarded a street car for Colorado Springs and it is pre- sumed that he has left the city The affair created great excitement in Colo rado City although no violence result ed.
 Another sensational incident occurr- ed during the night when three wagon loads oi men that were being taken to the Portland milf were turned back
 by the picllets guarding the approaches to the plant. By an unfrequented route, however, the men were after
 wards enabled to enter the mill and are now at work. At midnight tonight everything is quiet and no further vio- 1 lecoc is expected.