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The Washington times., 1903-12-03
DREYFUS AGITATION
RAISES OLD GHOSTS
Out From Retirement and Obscurity
Come Many Familiar Figures
in the Case.

PARIS. Dee. "a meeting of promi-
nent Nationalist yesterday demon
strated that they are bitterly autagonis-
tic to the action taken by the govern
ment in the Dreyfus case Former war
minister Cavaignac accused the govern
ment Of disturbing the peace of the
country by reviving the affair
rhe bitter tone Of the Nationalists is
an Indication Of how the actual taking
up of the case has revived all the old
animOsities and bitterness of the last
ten years. Intense feeling is shown
throughout governmental. political and
army circles.
The universal theme Of the newspa-
pers. clubs, and society is that the re-
vival Of the case viii again bring out
prominently the leading actors in Drey-
fus degrs lataion.
Some Of the most striking figures in
Guiding ZOla and Colonel Henry. are
dead. General MERCER has ceased to ex-
ercise influence in the war administra-
ton, and never speaks in the senate.
Colonel Du Patty de Clam has retired,
but continues to be an active figure.
Major Count Esterhazy has become a
pitifuI parsonage. He has left the army.
was divorced in 1899. and lives in Lon
don. General Zurlinden. former military
governor Of Paris. has retired. Most of
the officers favorable TO Dreyfus have
been disgraced in one way or the other
Colonel Picqucrt has become a Pa
risian newspaper man. Joseph Reinach.
leader OF the campaign for the revision
Of Dreyfus trial is no longer a member
OF the chamber of deputies. but con
tinues 10 conduct a literary campaign
for Dreyfus' fun restoration to the
army.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
AMENDMENTS TO THE
PERSONAL TAX STATUTE
To Change Time When Appraisers Meet,
to Exempt Art Galleries, and In
crease Certain Assessments.

Acting upon the request Of the Dis
trict Commissioners. the Assessor or
Taxes. II. u. Darneille. has completed
the draft Of a bill which the Board in
tends 10 urge upon Congress, providing
for a change in the date OF the meet
ing of the board of personal tax ap-
peals; the exemption Of art galleries
from personal taxation; a levy Of per
cent tax on the gross earnings of saw
inEs banks: an increase from to 4 per
cent tax on building associations; and
that each bowling alley in the Dis
trlct be required TO pay an annual tax
Of SO
A portion of the bill follows:
That beginning with the fiscal year
corn mencing July l. 1904. the board of
personal tax appeals OF the District Of
Columbia shall convene on the nrst
Monday in February OF each year. and
continue IN session to and including the
second Monday in March of each year,
instead OF converting on the 18th day Of
November and continuing in session until
the 18th day of December In each year.
as now provided by law"
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
THINK GROCER LENERT
PRIEST WHO ESCAPED
Residents of Los Angeles Wonder If
Newly Arrived Merchant Is
Colorado Man.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec 3-Resi-
dents Of this city are wondering if the
John Lenert. who is conducting a groc-
cry at the corner Of Seventh end Wall
Streets, Is the Rev John Lenerr a
priest of the Catholic Church who n
few weeks ago forsook his parish and
his flock at Silverton. Col. and married
Anna Leonard.
The story is romantic Miss Leonard
and her sister Kate went to Idaho
Springs from Chicago on account OF Miss
LeOnards health They were Catholics.
and at the invitation of Father Lenert
made their home in his house. The
priest was transferred to Siiverton and
Miss Leonard accompanied him as his
housekeeper. Then her parents called
her back TO Chicago.
The priest promptly renowned his oh
legations 20 the church and followed
her. Miss Leonard was then sent to re-
cover her health in Los Angeles. Len
ert met her at the train and they were
married on their way here
The grocer at Seventh and Wall Streets
bears the same name as the priest and
has a decidedly clerical appearance He
admits that he lived at Silverton and
Idaho Springs, Col but refuses to af-
firm or deny that he Is the man who
forsook the church at Snverton. He
also refuses to say whether he has been
a member of the priesthood of the Cath
Ole Church
1T is not a question which in any
way interests the public" said he when
pressed for an answer to these ques-
lions 'In fact it is none Of the pub
lies business. and ] don't care to dis
cuss the matter al all. This story came
from one of my so-called friends in Den
YER and is simply matter of spite and
jealousy. 1t is all rot"
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Two Marriage Ceremonies.

The latter was contracted under the
most unfortunate auspices. owing TO
the opposition OF both the parents OF the
bridegroom and OF Che bride to the
match. Indeed il was in consequence Of
these obstacles thao no less than SIX
months interviewed between the reli-
gious marriage at Viareggio and the
civil marriage at Venice For six
months. therefOIe e, the Infanta and the
prince were in an awkward predica-
ment indeed; that is 10 say. married in
the eyes OF the church, but not married
in the eyes OF the law
It is fortunate under tho circum-
stances that they did not begin their
married life until the civil ceremony
had been completed. For had they CON
tented themselves with the religious
ceremony and had anything occurred 10
postpone TO a still later date the civil
union, any child which might have made
its appearance in the meantime would
have been illegitimate in the eyes Of The
law. and as such debarred. not only
from the princes name and title, but
from even any share in the fortune OF
either father or mother. IL is one of
the only known cases IN modern times,
at least as far as priucely and royal
houses are concerned. where 50 long an
interval has been permitted TO elapse
between the religious and civil mar
riages
The brother OF the Infanta Alice. Don
Jaime of Spain and ner sister and
brother-in-law, the Prince and Princess
MaSsimo. are now with her al Scri- IN
Italy and are consulting with their
lawyers as TO the steps TO De taken 10
bring TO account those responsible for
TO the effect that the lnfanta has eiop-
ed with her coachman-
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
STATE AND CORPORATION
WAR OVER MINING LAND
Minnesota Claims Title to Alleged
SwamPs, of Which Forakers
Assert Possession.

\ hearing has been set for December
10 before the Commissioner Of the Gen
eral Land Office in the contention of an
ore mining corporation and the State
Of Minnesota over "a quarter section Of
land near Duluth. which is said 10 bear
rich mineral deposits
Capt Benson Foraker is moving an
behalf of the corporation and his legal
interests are being looked after by SEN
ator Joseph B. Foraker. of Ohio. his
father. Minnesota is represented by a
State assistant attorney general.
Minnesota LAYS claim to the land on
the theory that, with other large tracts
I'm the vicinity. it reverted to the State
under the swamp land act, by which the
Federal Government reinquished It's
ownership Of such property. The cor
pOratiOn contends that the tract IS not
swamp land. and that il has acquired
possession thereof
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
ORIENTAL ATHLETES
AMAZE Mr. HILLS GUESTS
1atauGa Iu1s illustrate 1naG Of
C6ue1n Utmost UHn0uR Science More P
n/ul Htnoasm Capable Of 0hag DEATH or Sv0s

advantage of an opponents strength
and turning it to his disadvantage. Pro-
hciency in this method of self-defense
makes the possessor of this knowledge
safe against attack even with weapons
Mr.. Hill explained, for which reason 1t
is taught under oath 70 the japanese po-
lice. With the agility acquired by prac-
tice it is possible for such man to Kill
his antagonist or break an arm or q.
leg in the most finished and artistic
manner
With some slight sOlicitude as to
whether or not his words were accept
ed literally by his auditors. Mr.. Hill
made a most liberal offer. He sand
either of the japanese athletes would
have no hesitancy in convincing any
person present that the possibilities Of
the art Of Judo had not been over
drawn. If any such spectator desired a
personal demonstration of the fearful
truth. In che slight pause following this
announcement several prominent club
men were offered by their fellows for
the proposed sacrifice, but personal con-
sent was in each case lacking.
A Science Unknown Here.
Mr.. Hill concluded his preface by
saying the two japanese came to this
country not 10 give public exhibitions.
but as his personal guests, 70 show
some Of his friends what deep knowl-
edge was stored in Oriental minds on
matters which seem still closed book
TO ali Western civilization Prof Yam
ashita is the master of six degrees Of
the art. more than any other man now
living. Only the first two degrees are per-
mittcd to be taught the japanese police.
so terrible is the power, greater than
hypnotism Mr.. Hill said. in obtaining
the mastery OVER a fellow-man- The art
is religion with the japanese. he added.
applause beinf regarded as a tribute 10
the art and not TO the performers. while
cont tempt of is possibilities is held TO
be sacrilege.
With profound bows the two Japan
csc, at opposite corners of the mat,
began their exhibition. The first few
minutes We're spent in warming up
exercises. to extend the muscles and
prepare them for the rough work to fol-
low. The first movements We're given
with great deliberation in order that
all the spectators might follow every
twist and turn employed.
Then the performers went at their
work with a will The cautious vigil
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
.DESERTIONS FROM NAVY
A CAUSE OF ANXIETY
Admiral Taylor Suggests Special In
quiry Into Motives Which Impel
Men to Leave Service.

Twelve and one-half per cent OF the
enlisted men in the navy deserted IN
the past year. according to the annual
report of Rear Admiral Taylor, Chief or
the Bureau Of Navigation. just made
public
Admiral Taylor says when the deser-
tions exceed per cent of the enlisted
strength Of the navy there is reason Tor
a careful examination Of the cause. IL
is estimated by the bureau Of navigation
that ] per cent of the force will desert
ordinarily on account Of dissatisfaction
with food: ] per cent on account OF
close quarters on shipboard; 3 per cent
because of restricted liberty To- go
ashore. and per cent for other causes
such as an innate love of change found
in most enlisted men. This accounts for
g per cent Of the assertions, but leaves
.3lb per cent unexplained.
In Admiral Taylor's opinion the
harshness in language and bearing OF
officers TO members Of crews, ana the
disapT ointment of recruits who enlist
expecting to find easy service are &C
countabIe in a measure for the unusually
large number OF desertiOns.
The organization Of general stan
is urged by Admiral Taylor. who says
such an organization WOuIu MOI
croach upon the authority Of any OF the
heads Of bureaus in the department
and would supply a directing force
which the Secretary Of the Navy
would be able to utilize to great ad-
vantage in shaping the affairs of his
department
More cruisers are needed by the navy,
In Admiral Taylor's opinion He re-
trains from making any suggestion as
10 the number and class OF cruisers re-
qulred. but says cruisers are always
needed in tine OF war TO assist the
battleships and are necessary IN ume
of peace for such service as Is re-
uuired Of American vessels in the car
ibbean and on the east and west coasts
Of South America. Cruisers OF hght
draft are needed especially for use IN
rivers and other shallow water.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03

which makes them unique among ORR
entail peoples. They will fight for
their civilization, not passively, but
aggressively, and they are so con-
structed that they can adapt them
selves to almost any circumstances to
gain their ends. 1t Is not their nature
to conquer and to make proselytes:
but if they are driven to it they will
do it; and no other Oriental people,
save the Mohammedan Arab, will.
Korea, then, offers a good field for
Japanese missionary work. The Ko-
reans are the natural allies of the Jap
anese. possessing many of their char
acteristics, and taking naturally to
Japanese ideals of civilization. IN
case of war between Russia and ia
pan, Korea Is, apparently, to be the
weapon with which Japan may strike.
As. when primitive man first began TO
strike at his enemy with a stone or 4
stick instead of his fists, 1t marked an
advance in reasoning, so, when one
country can weld another into a wea-
pom of defense, or use 1t as a barn.
cGde. it marks an advance IN interna-
tional relations. The japanese are
not going to depend entirely on their
cwn resources and fighting weight IN
the event of conflict.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Baron IN Disgrace.


The recent condemnation or young
Baron Francis Joseph of Lerchenfeld, at
Vienna. 10 eighteen months imprison-
merit with hard labor, and 10 the loss
of his rank as a member Of the nobility
on conviction of the preparation of a
long series Of frauds, serves TO call at
tentioa 70 the fact that the Austrian.
Russian and the various German tri-
bunals still exercise the right of depriv-
ing mobiles, guilty of criminal Offenses,
of their titles and of their rank as
scions of the aristOcracy. The courts
exercise their right in the name OF the
SOVEREIGN who is the fountain Of all
h6nors. and who therefore may be con-
sidered as possessing the authority 10
declare forfeit any distinctions that his
predecessors on the throne may have
conferred
In Austria and i'm Germany the mon
archs only deprive a noble of his titles
through :he decree of the Cflnllnal
courts BIT in Russia the cars have
taken this stem without any regard 10
the action of the tribunals.
IN Spain. Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the
NetberIands and Scandinavia neither
the courts nor yet the mone-ch would
be considered to have the authority 10
deprive man OF title he had inherited
in strict legal fashion from ancestors,
while in England the question as 10
whether or not the crown retains this
preTOgaUve is matter OF controversy
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
COURTS AND CAPITALS
OF THE OLD WORLD
Lord Ronaldshay an Author-Contrac-
tor Made a Peer Of Great
Britain.
By THE MARoUssE DE FoyrESoY.

Lord ROnaldshay. who is now in this
country, is the eldest surviving son and
heir Of the Marquis Of Zeuand. and
has achieved distinction IN connection
with his explorations OF Central Asia.
which he undertook while serving on
the staff OF Lord Curzon. viceroy OF
India.
clever book. entitled Sport and Politics
Under an Eastern SKY" in which excit-
ing adventures. mOdestly told, and rec
ords OF the bagging OF plenty of big
game, are interspersed with the ex-
preston Of some shrewd views on the
subject Of the political situation in
Central Africa. Lord Ronaldshay Is q
good looking young soldier. and heir to
a large fortune, the foundations Of
which were laid by an army contractor
OF the eighteenth century.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Report of the Health Officer
Some of the Conclusions Drawn From
This Interesting Document.


This Interesting Document.
The report of the Health Officer
for tie District of Columbia, recently
submitted, is interesting, but even the
most skillful statistieian will find diff
fioulty in reading any striking lesson
into it. One notices with pleasure
that deaths from pulmonary tu1ercu-
losis were much less during 1902 than
previously, and the optimist Is prone
t. jump to the conclusion that this
happy feature is a result of the anti
splitting laws. DR.. Woodward, how
ever, hastens to inform the reader
that such an inference Is not founded
IN reason, as the measures against the
spread Of tuberculosis are Of too re-
cent origin. 1t is to be hoped that
these measures viii be rigidly en-
forced long enough to give them a
complete trial, and even should they
produce no effect upon future health
reports, that they viii still be kept in
force in the interests of public de
concy.
The greater death rate among
ne, roes, as compared with that for
whites-2913 In the former case, and
1892 in the latter-is doubtless due
to a combination Of causes: Lack OF
proper medical attendance, dwellings
that are improperly heated, unsaEi-
tary conditions, uncongeniality of eli
mate. The improvement, shown by
these figures, over the average per
centage for the past ten years, de
notes a betterment of conditions, and
a higher grade of living; for it has
been abundantly proven that the
death rate rises and falls as a direct
result of the enforcement Of sanitary
measures.
The most pleasing feature Of the
report Is that dealing with infant
mortality. Not only has the dealt
rate among infants less than one year
of axe been less than ever before, but
Notwithstanding the increase of pOpu-
lation. fewer deaths have actually oc
CURED. Parents should note thai
whooping cough Is not the harmless.
disease which it is very generally
thought, but, on TIE contrary, it !.
shown by these statistics to be quite
dangerous, and to require prompt at
tentiOn and care. There we're 12C
deaths from whooping cough las
year IN the District, from which state
ment it viii be seen that 1t Is NOR,
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Japan and Korea.
The Possible Meaning of Japanese Di-
plomacy in the Hermit Kingdom.

The latest news from the East
seems to indicate Japan's determina-
ton to retain firm hold Of Korea.
while allowing Russia to do as she
likes in China. There is good reason
for this, at any rate.
The Hermit Kingdom is passing
through peculiar stage Of develop
ment, possible only to a country of Its
unique history. For countless genera
tons the Koreans have been self-ex-
lied from the world. With all the
alertness of the Oriental, they have
also his conservatism; with great pos
sibilities Of progress, they are as chill
dren IN all that pertains to the outside
world. Japan understands this, prop
ably better than any other country,
and is prepared to take advantage of
it as she only can.
The japanese are the only Orien-
tails who have the capacity and dispo-
sition to be leaders The Hindu invar-
iably yields; it is his religion, it is his
nature. His Is a peaceful ideal The
Chinese are content with their own
civilization, proud Of it, attached to it,
but they will never try TO impose il
on any other people. The Malay and
/ tho Arab have no idea Of cohesion II
IS not in them TO rise above the tribal
idea of government. But the ,sapa-
nese combine with a civilization nigh
| l. complex and Of immense antiquity
a certain adventurous disposition
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Patriotism and SaVagery.
The Right of American Troops to Be in
Sulu.

In questioning the right of General
Wood and his troops to be IN Sulu.
anti-imperiaHsts have followed a line
OF argument which Is familiar in Eng
hsh newspapers, and causes a feeling
o. WEAKNESS among those English res
lGents of India and other colonies who
know that the English troops there act
merely As a police force TO preserve
order. Unless such u military police
force upholds oppression on the part
OF the white people-whieh has rarely
been charged against it-there Is no
more sense in protesting against Its
operations than in abusing a police
officer for clubbing a man who has
run amuck with knife
One of the poems of Kipling illus
trates this condition of things IN Il
stern and succinet fashion He de-
seribes the expedition of a British
captain and his men in pursuit of a
band of Burmese outlaws. At the
end of a long march they found the
cutla
4 camp deserted village fired,
A black cross blistered the morning gold,
And the body upon it was stark and cold.
Was it just for the British troops
to uphold the rights of Bob da Thone
to raise particular Cain in Burmah, or
the rights of the peaceful villager:
who were thus burnt and shot and
ciueifedl Yet a eouplet of the poem
tersely explains the attitude of the
Little Englander toward the Bob:
over the water the papers cried.
''The patriot fights for his countFy-side.''
We have a right 10 demand that the
men who fight our battles in the Phil
ippine. lend their swords to no unjust
cause, to no cause subversive of civil
ization; but in fighting savages, they
cannot reasonably be expected to ac-
complish their ends by taking the
CHEF aside and saying. "Now, my
dea- sir, you really mustn't"
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Arthur Sebrights Career.

Arthur Sebrights conviction in Lon
don OF swindling the foolish young
MARQUIS of Downshire and his sentence
to eighteen months hard labor viii
probably put a final eXtinguisher upon
the festive career of one of the most
interruptions and worthless men in Eng
fish society Scion OF one Of the most
ancient houses of England, which has
been settled in Worcestershire for near
coo years. gOOd-lOOking. Well-named. and
possessed of al sorts Of influential court
connections. Arthur Sebright had, when
he left 4Ollege. brilliant career be-
fore him.
He seems, however. TO have been un-
able 10 stick 10 the straight path in any
thing that he undertook, and after haV-
ing figured repeatedly in the bankruptcy
court in such manner as 10 narrowly
escape criminal proceedings; after hav-
ing been mixed uD in al sorts of IN
savory affairs and arrested for fraud on
several ccasions-generally escaping
either through his relatives cOmprOmLs-
ing matters with the prosecutor. or else
thanks to some legal Quibble-he has
| finally been brought TO book, and sent
TO IriSOn.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03

dangerous than the more dreaded
smallpox.
As a document of vital statistics
the report is unsatisfactory, for the
reason that the birth returns are con
fessedly incomplete, deficiency
which the authorities should make
every effort to remedy in the future
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Contractor Made Peer.

This contractor found no difficulty in
obtaining a baronetcy from the premier
of the day, who stood in need OF his
contributions to the campaign fund Of
his party. His son. in turn. was elevated
10 the peerage with the title Of Lord
Dundas. which was transformed in the
following generation into the Earidom
Of Zetland, title based on the fact OF
the Dundas having purchased the Zet-
land estates and feudal rights OF the
Earls OF Morton.
The present Lord Zetland was ad-
Vanced TO the rank OF marquis for his
services as one of the tory vicerOys CT
Ireland. His eldest son, Lord Ron
aIdshay, is regarded as one Of the great
matrimonial catches in English society
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Alice in TrOubIelaud.

Prince Frederick Ernest Of Schoen-
burn-W aldenburg, from whom the In
fanta Alice OF Spain is now endeavOring
to obtain a divorce. is a tail and rather
handsome man, who belongs TO one OF
the mediatiZed houses OF Germany,
which IS qualified therefore TO contract
matrimonial alliances with the reigning
houses OF Europe on footing of
equality.
The major portion Of the estates of
his house. which traces back its ances-
try in an unbrOken line to the year 996.
are situated in SaXOny. and 1t is owing
10 this as. well as 10 the circumstance
that the SchOen burg Walden burgs occupy
seats in The Saxon house Of lords. that
the Infanta has applied 70 the Saxon
tribunals for the dissolution OF her mar
riage.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
SHEEP UPSET DUKES
AUTOMOBILE PARTY

LONDON. Dec. 3-The Duke of New
castle met with an automobile accident
while driving from the station to Clum-
her Monday with Lord Colin and Lady
Aline Campbell The automobile ran into
a flock of sheep, and, the chauffeur be-
ing unable to stop it. all the occupants
were pitched out, but happily no one
L1et with serious injuries.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Supplying the Dust.

The other day a small boy, aged four. vas
alternately beating a rug with all his might
and looking up at the sky with rapt attention
''What are you doing CharlesF' his mother
said.
''Oh, I'm Just sending up some dust 10 God,
so He can maxi some new people.' was the
reply.-San Francisco Argonaut.
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
On the Sabbath.

Tommy, stop that noise. and come here 10
me- said Mrs. .'hsmley. DO you know whose
day -his -"
YES, ma am" replied Tommy, promptly.
Whose is it2''
.Brdgcts. Mary Ann was out last Sunday -
Philadelphia Press
The Washington times., 1903-12-03
Feminine Finance.

Il made $50 this morning"
Glow did YOU make it1''
81 sew something wanted that cost that
much, ami / didn'- buy it,"
WHY 1'dn't y,4u buy ity''
Il didn't have the money, so ! am that much
ahetd ''-C Chicago Post