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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
A Protestant Extremist.

The late Duke of Argyll was Protest
ant Of the most extreme type, profess
ing much the same horror for every
thing that savored of "popery'' as John
Knox. and the fact that his eldest son
and successor, the chief of the great
clan Of Campbell. and in point OF an
cestry and prestige the grandest noble
in Scotland, should thus Identify him
sell with an attempt to break down
the ancient and constitutional safe
guards OF the British throne against
Romanism. is enough 10 cause the old
duke TO turn in horror In his grave
/ may add. however. that II is a great
mistake TO imagine that Scotland is en-
tirely given over 10 the doctrines OF
John Knox. Some of the leading High
land families in the far north. and like
wise their peasantry. as well as the
Crofters o. the Western Islands, have
been Roman Catholics from time imme-
mortal. and have never been called upon
TO change their faith. the doctrines OF
the Reformation having failed to reach
the more remote portions OF the king
dom.
The funeral of the Swedish poet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
A Son of Creepy" Vivian.

Young Lord Vivian. of the Seventeenth
Lancers. whose engagement to Miss
Barbara Tanning. only child OF the wild
owed Mrs. Harry McCalmont, has lust
been announced. is the son and heir az
that Lord Vivian who died as British
ambassador at Rome, having in his
younger days. as Creepy" Vivian, been
one of the most noted gentleman riders.
cotillon leaders and men about town OF
English society The present peer con-
siderably distinguished himself during
the Boer war, being badly wounded ana
having his right thigh fractured by a
bullet. His two twin sisters are both
maids Of honor to the Queen. and have
inherited their mothers beauty. She
was a great heiress. and at her death
Lord Vivian will inherit considerable
wealth
His flancee is the daughter OF Mrs
McCalmont by her first husband Atmar
Tanning, whose marriage was dissolved
by the courts several years prior to his
death. Her second husband. the late
Col. Harry McCalmont. was very fond
of his step-daughter, and on his sudden
death last year II was found that she
had very largely benefited under his will.
Mrs McCalmont. by the by, is a daugh-
ter of Gen Sir Henry de Battle, AID q
is one Of her brothers. Hugo de Battle
who is married 10 Mrs. Langtry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Daily Calendar of American Historu
July 10.

I775-F1rst provincial vessel commits
stoned for naval warfare in the
revolution sent out by Georgia.
I76o-French army of 5000 under Ro-
chambeau arrived in New York.
I78r-Thomas Mexican, of Delaware
elected president OF the Continen-
tai Congress.
I7oo-The House of REPRESENTATIVES
passed a bill authorizing the ac-
QUESTION of the District of CO.
lumbia for the seat of Govern
ment.
I7o7-First session OF the Fifth Con-
gress adjourned. During this ses-
sion the first Ways and Means
Committee was organized.
Is32-Bill rechartering the United
States Bank vetoed by President
Jackson.
I65o-Vice President Fillmore took the
oath of Office as President to sue
coed Zachary Taylor.
I8o2-Entire National Guard of Penn
sylvania ordered to Homestead for
duty by Governor Pattison in
connection with the steel workers
strike.
I9o4-Eugene V. Debs and other leaders
in the American Railway Union
strike indicted for conspiracy.
ISos-Bombardment OF Santiago de Cuba
begun.
IooI-Turkey paid the United States
$4,000 indemnity for losses of
American missions destroyed in
1895
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Future independence DayS.
The Recent Celebration Will Be the
First of Many Others.

The committee having in charge the
recent independence Day celebration,
is happy to be able to announce that,
after paying all bills, there remains
on hand small surplus.
In view of the fact that the cost of
the celebration was betrayed entirely
from voluntary contributions, the re-
suit is extremely gratifying 1t speaks
volumes for the public spirit of the
community. 1t reflects great credit
upon the people of Washington. And
most gratifying of all is the fact that
the subscriptions to the fund were in
small sums mostly, the whole number
of contributors exceeding 700. This
number, we believe, exceeds the num-
Der even of subscribers and guaran-
tors to Inauguration funds. In all es-
sentials, therefore, it was a peoples
celebration.
The committee has decided, and de-
cided wisely, we think, to keep the
small surplus on hand as the nucleus
of fund TO be raised for next years
celebration. In this way it is hoped
that the city will make the celebration
of Independence Day a permanent
popular feature-a feature that in adj
dition to the patriotic impulses to
which it will give rise must commend
itself to every thoughtful person as
minimizing the chances of loss Of life.
injury to limbs, and destruction of
property by fire, and, above all, as be-
ing a more rational and civilized way
of concentrating a great nations
natal day than the barbaric and
slightly childish method of filling the
air with the noise of torpedoes and
frecrackers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Calls Majonties.

At every election since he has pre-
dicted the result. accurately in a gem
eral way. and remarkably close 10 the
majority, until he has come 70 be the
recognized political prognosticator OF
the party. Only last fall he made a pre-
diction as to the House OF Representa-
tives, foretelling by what majority the
Republicans would carry the House.
When the returns were all in. II was
found that General Grosvenor was Just
one vote out Of the way on his predic-
ton as to the number OF Republican
members.
But now after this record for &C
curacy, and after establishing such q
great amount of confidence in his ability
TO pierce the veil of the future. Gen
eral Grosvenor discounts all that he has
heretofore done by announcing that
Grover Cleveland will be nominated by
the Democrats next year Why. Cen
eral Grosvenor has even earned for him
self the sobriquet OF "Old Figgers. "
which he has borne as a title of dis
tinction, recognition of his remark
able powers as a seer. but now he is
evidently in his decline. and no more
Importance can be attached to his pre-
dictions. There are mighty few per-
sons who share General Grosvenor' s
opinion that Grover Cleveland will ever
be the Democracy's candidate for Presi-
dent a fourth time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
RELIGIOUS CONGRESS To
MEET IN WASHINGTON
Great International Gathering Here
Next April.

Washington has been chosen by the
regents OF the American Society Of Re
ligicus Education for the next interde-
nominationaI and national congress In
the interests OF religious education. The
congress will be held next April in con-
nection with the fifteenth anniversary
of the society. Plans for the congress
are on a larger scale than ever before
The following ministers have been ap,
pointed to aid the society's committee
in perfecting the details:
Baptist-The Rev. S. H. Greene. D. D.,
the Rev. J. J. Muir. d. D., the Rev. C.
F. Winbigler. D. D.
MethOdist-The Rev. S. R. Murray. D.
D.. the Rev James Dawson. Phi. D.. the
Rev. c. o. Isaac.
Presbyterian-The Rev. s. W. RICHTER,
d. D.. the Rev. James Marshall, the Rev.
w. c. Young, D. D.
Lutheran-The Rev. u z. Parson, d.
D.. the Rev. W. W. Moot, the Rev.
Luther Frantz.
Other denominations not holding min
listers meetings will be invited 10 assist.
An effort Will be made to enlist the
ablest speakers in the discussion Of liv-
ing questions, and TO secure representa-
tives from every State and Territory.
The joint committee appointed some
subcommittee. who will proceed to their
duties at once.
Prosram-The Rev. ]. f. Gilbert. D.
D.. the Rev. A. S Fiske. D. D.. the Rev.
Joseph Dawson, Phi. D.. the Rev. S. H.
Greene, d. D, the Rev. w. Z. Parson, D.
D., the Rev. NJ. Ross Fishburn. the Rev
f. Power. LII D.
Publicity-The Rev S. Reese Murray.
d. D.. the Rev. James Marshall. the Rev.
J. ]. Muir. d. D., the Rev. Charles But
Ter, the Rev f. Montgomery, the Rev
F. B. Bagby.
Reception-Hon. H. B. F. Macfarland.
the Rev. w. J. Hutchinson. the Rev. C.
o. Isaac, the Rev. Luther Frantz. ]. Per-
cy Foster.
The joint committee will meet again in
the fall, when other subcommittees will
be appointed and various items OF bust
ness viii receive attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
CIVIL SERVICE MANUAL
BUT LITTLE CHANGED

Chief Examiner Higgins. Of the Civil
Service Commission. Is busy looking over
the proofs Of the new manual of exami-
nations which will soon be issued for the
benefit OF those who wish TO take the
examinations next fall. But few changes
have been made in the wording OF the
manual and the principal difference VIII
be in it's typographical appearance.
The examinations of most general in
terest. which viii be held in the fall. are
for railway mail clerk. stenographer and
typewriter. typewriter, stenographer
and typewriter for the PHILIPPINE SER
vice. and stenographer and typewriter
Junior translator for the Philippine ser
vice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10

81, 764, SOC, and miscellaneous re-
ceipts increased $S,727,14S. The ex-
act increase in expenditures, chiefly
on the army and navy, was $34,9S5,
1872.
The new year starts, therefore, with
every prospect of more than making
ends meet on June 30, 1904. No
further reductions in income have
been authorized by legislation, and no
great shrinkage in either customs or
revenue receipts is to be anticipated.
Expenditures, though heavy, will not
greatly exceed those of l902-03. An
other surplus of at least $50,000,00O
can be counted on with reasonable
confidence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Place in Demand.

The Democrats of the Eighth Texas
district are likely TO have an interesting
contest before they decide upon a sue
cessor to the Hon. Thomas H. Ball, who
not long ago resigned his seat in the
House. The district is overwhelmingly
Democratic, and as a nomination means
an election there is a lively scramble
among a number of politicians of the
district 10 get on the ticket. As long
as Mr.. Ball desired 20 remain in Con-
gress his constituents were willing 70
accord him the honor, but they are IN
decided as to his successor 1t is said
that the Hon. Presley K. Ewing. PROM
inent lawyer of Houston, aEd state Sen
ator Lipscomb are the leading eandi-
dates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
To MAKE CONTRACTS
FOR RAILWAY STOCK
Construction of Great Falls and Old
Dominion Railway Not to Begin
Until Spring.

The Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad Company will in a few days
enter into negotiations for the purchase
of the rolling stock for the electric line
to run from the Virginia end Of the
Aoueduct Bridge along the bank of the
Potomac TO the Great Falls. The actual
construction of the road Will not be
commenced, however, until next spring
The deal has been closed for the pur-
chase of a large tract of land at the
Great Falls terminus. as site for the
car barns. powerhouse. and hotel. The
property was purchased from f. E. OIL
yer.
The company has secured an option for
more of the property, but 1t has not
vet been decided whether or not to ac-
quire IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Offended His Countrymen.

King Edwards Scotch brother law,
the Duke OF Argyll, after creating an
outburst of indignation throughout
the northern kingdom by his futile at
tempts to sell the sacred island of lone
In the eyes of every true Scot the hottest
spot in the Land o. Cakes-to the Car
thusian monks. expelled from the Grand
Chartreuse In France, has now still fur
Their outraged the feelings of all those
OF his fellow-countrymen who belong to
the Reformed faith. He has joined half
a dozen influential peers in signing a
circular letter TO the members of the
house Of lords. calling upon them to
support Lord Grays bill to amend the
royal declaration in such a fashion as to
omit the reputation of the dostrine of
transubstantiation, as we'll as the insult
ing denunciation of Roman Catholic
dogmas as idolatrous" and "abomina-
BILE"
That King Edward himself is strongly
in favor of the amendment is no Sc
cret. For, although keenly alive to his
prerogatives, and dignity as supreme
head of the Church of England, yet he
appreciates at the same time the folly
of needlessly offending the religious SEN
timent of many millions of Catholic sub
1ects of the British crown, by abusing
their faith in repeating at the time &C
his accession and again at his coron-
alton, an oath which dates from the
earliest days of the Reformation, when
religious passions were so fierce that
Catholics. as we'll as Protestants, were
accustomed TO burn at the stake, as
pleasing TO the Almighty, all those who
happened to differ from them in the
matter of creed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Too Considerable.

In mentioning the divorce Of Sir Archi-
bald Napier from his wife. who is a sis
ter-in-law of the Rt. Hon. Walter Long.
president Of the local government board
and a member OF the cabinet, omitted
10 mention that her brother, Sir Arthur
Fairbairn. is a deaf mute, an affiiction
which does not, however, prevent him
from having keen sense OF humor. and
being a delightfully."- accomplished and
erudite man.
Some time ago he was invited by a
friend TO dine at the Reform Club with
two other men, each of whom had been
told that he would meet Sir Arthur and
had heen warned of his affiiction. Sir
Arthur arriving rather late at the club
in the company of his hosts, found his
two fellow guests Iaboriously talking TO
one another with their fingers by means
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
The Treasury Surplus.
No Slackening in the Tide of National
Prosperity.

prosperity.
The annual balance sheet issuod
July / by the Federal Treasury.
shows no slaekening during the past
year in the foOdtide Of national pros
perity. The forces which have con-
tributed to I'll the Treasury's vaults
to overlooking continue to operate
with undated energy. The animal
surplus persists in mounting to unex-
peeted-even embarrassing figures.
For the twelve months ended June
30, 1908, it has exceeded by s1O.-
100000 the Secretary Of the Treas
ury's most cautious estimate. In spite
Of an increase of 34,9S5, 732 in the
years expenditures, the balance to
the Treasury's credit falls only a 1T
tie short of $53,00O,O0O.
Twice in the last three years has
Congress attempted TO cut the reve-
nues to the dead level Of the Govern
ment's necessities. In 1901 $4,000
600 of income was sacrificed by the
remission of virtually one-half of the
special internal revenue taxes laid 10
meet the cost of the Spanish war. In
1902 the remainder Of these emergen-
cy imposts was repealed, and an
other reduction of $40, 100000 in in
ternal revenue receipts was accom-
plished
But despite these two sweeping
cuts, the Governments income shows
no material diminution. A year ago
there was a surplus Of about 100000
600. This year. with a drop of $40
100000 in internal revenue receipts,
there is still surplus Of $53,O00,G0O.
Indeed, had the Treasury's expense
account for this year not run $35, O00,-
600 ahead of last years the surplus
would again have climbed to 800, 000,-
600, showing a natural growth for the
year in the Governments revenue re-
sources of fully $4O,O0O,0OO.
This growth was largely in the field
CT customs, net receipts from duties
on imported merchandise increasing
during the twelve months ended June
80, 1903, by about $3O,OOO,OO0. In
ternal revenue receipts decreased
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
judicial Temper.
A Remarkable Exhibition of 1t in a
New York Court.

In New York the other day a iudge
increased the sentence of a burglar
by two successive raises from four
years to nine. 1t seems that, after he
had been sentenced, the convict ut
tered some profane abuse of the
Judge, which the judge himself did
not hear, but which was reported to
him by a court attendant. Upon this
the prisoner was recalled to have two
years added to his sentence. After he
had been removed from court he at
tempted to break loose and to assault
q bystander, with more profane abuse
Of the judge. For this he was taken
back TO court and three years were
added to his sentence.
The judge, in explaining his course,
says that he "spoke without passion
or any exhibition of feeling" We
have our doubts about that. Many a
judge, we fear, has difficulty in dis
tinguishing between the expression of
his personal irritation and his vindi-
cation of the dignity Of his place. If
this particular judge thinks by more
than doubling the original sentence
Of a criminal, because that criminal is
guilty Of two successive outbreaks Of
temper, that he, the judge, is per-
forming his duties in a way so as to
impress the public with the ealmness
Of his judicial demeanor, he is prob
ably very much mistaken.
Quite aside from that, however, we
may well question the legality of the
sentence. The criminal was sen
fenced first for burglary, the sentence
being four years. His first outbreak
of temper cost him two more; his sec
ond an additional three. In other
words, be got four years for burglary
and five for impotence. But impu-
dence is not a legal offense. Judging
from the reports in the local papers,
indeed, it is doubtful whether or not
the prisoners first outbreak of temper
constituted contempt Of court. His
second, certainly, didn't, inasmuch as
II took place outside the courtroom.
Even burglars have rights which
courts are bound to respect. Else the
administration of justice becomes lit
tie more than travesty and a farce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
SPECIAL COUNSEL
FOR PEONAGE CASES
Further Appointments Likely on Ac-
count of Extent of Evil.

prosecution of persons believed to be
guilty Of peonage in Alabama is being
pushed by the Department of Justice
Attorney General Knox has appointed
julius Sternberg special counsel to as
sist United States District Attorney
Reese at Montgomery in handling the
200 or more cases prepared. and It IS
indicated that the total in Alabama
alone may reach 1000. As the system is
likewise practiced in Florida, Georgia.
South Carolina, Louisiana. Mississippi.
and Texas, the magnitude of the work
may demand further appointments.
The majority of offenders seem 20 be
wealthy planters and county officials.
with whom they connived to obtain this
class OF labor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
Don't Be in a HuTTu.
Rather No Auditor at All Than An
other Incompetent One.

The Commissioners have do. e the
night thing in eanceling tho appoint
ment of Alexander Mckenzie. TO be
Auditor for the District Of Columbia.
We are glad to see that, in k,'s m
stance at least, they have taken the
advice of The Times.
There is no hurry about filing the
Office of Auditor, anyway. Rather
than have good-natured, easy-going
incompetent hold down the place, let
the Commissioners wait until they
have found a man who knows his
business, and over whose eyes every
slick adventurer who may come along
cannot pull the wool.
Let us have an Auditor who is an
auditor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
WHAT! WHISKY SIGNS
ON CARRIES BAGGAGE?
Mrs. Nation Travelling Advertisement
for Brands of Old Rye.

McKEESPORT. Pa. July 1O.-Carrie
Nation arrived here today 20 give two
lectures at Olympia Park While buy
ing a ticket she observed the agent
smoking a stOgy.
She resented this. and gave him lee
ture TO the effect that his body became
impure as a result. and he would not
be fitted 10 enter heaven. The agent said
he was there to sell tickets, not TO thinl,
OF his future.
A gang OF men had learned of Car
ries arrival. and while she was lecturing
the ticket-seIler they decorated her
luggage with whisky labels. She dis
covered it and tried TO scrape them of,
but had 10 hurry aboard the train. a
walking advertisement for prominent
brands of rye.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
NEW ISSUE OF PHILIPPINE
DEBT CERTIFICATES

An issue Of Philippine certificates of
Indebtedness to the value OF IS 900, 900
IS TO be made by the Insular Bureau OF
the War Department. The terms upon
which the issue Will be made are es-
sentially the same as those OF the issue
of several months ago. II the plan is
carried out. subscriptions will be in
vited. and bids will be opened after due
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
HERMANN KiRCHNER,
JOURNALIST, BURIED

Funeral services over the body OF Her
mann Kirchner. the veteran German jour
nalist. who died Tuesday. we're held yes
terdsy afternoon from the family resi-
dence at S11 r Street northwest. The Rev
Dr. Bailey. pastor OF the First Presby-
terrain Church. oficiated. The remains
were Inferred at Rock Creek Cemetery
Mr.. Kirchner was a native OF Leipzig.
Germany. having been born there IN lS-o-
He came to Washington fifty years ago
as a correspondent for several German
papers. Among other publications he
wrote for we're the sStaats-Zeitung," OF
New York, and the Free Press" OF
Philadelphia.
He is survived by FIVE children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
MILITARY INSTRUCTION
FOR FILIPINO SCOUT

General Bell. the commander of the
Department Of the Colorado. has recon-
mended that Lieutenant Patajo, a Fill
Pine. and an officer OF the Philippine
scouts, be sent to Fort Leavenworth for
a course of instruction in the Military
School. The Secretary OF War has de-
cided to take favorable action upon the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
APPOINTMENTS MADE
OF SECOND LIEUTENANTS

The following appointments of second
lieutenants in the army have been an
nounced: First Sergt. William s.
Herrell. Sixty-ninth Company. Coast Ar
tillery; George E. Nelson. Vermont;
Stephen NJ. Barlow. at large; Jesse d.
Elliott, Alabama; Edward w. Tarbutton,
Maryland; Carroll B. Hodges. at large
Fitzhugh B. Alderdice. Maryland, and
William G. Motlow, Tennessee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
DEATH OF MAJOR CORLISS.

The Washington friends of Major
George w. Corliss, a veteran OF the
civil war, who formerly resided here.
have been grieved 70 learn Of his death.
several Gays ago, at his New York home.
The last visit Of Major Corliss to Wash
ingtou was in October. 1902. when he
attended the enCampment Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. He was n Mason
of high degree. A brother II. c. Corllss,
resides at 6l2 ]. Street southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
ACRE DISPUTE NEGOTIATIONS.

Under date of June It, United States
Minister Thompson has reported TO the
state Department that an arrangement
has been concluded at Ia Paz for the
extension. until October 81. OF the period
allowed for the negotiation of a different
arrangement between Brazil and Bolivia
for the settlement Of the Acre dispute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
COL. URELL MAY BECOME
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

The date of the annual assembly OF
the Spanish War Veterans for the cleo
tion OF officers has been announced as
August 6. 1t is said that Col. NJ. EN-
met Urell has been named as a prob
able candidate for the office OF com
of the national body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-10
APPROVAL IS GIVEN
OF TIMES EDITORIAL
Would Have 1t Republished Daily for
Year.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
want to thank you for your article in
last nights Times on the Fourth Of July
celebration. have heard several per-
sons speak in approval OF IL. I wish you
would publish that article every cay
until the next Fourth.
ADAILY READER
July S. 1908.