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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Democrats Are Hopefnl.

Many Of these especially members Of
the lower house, were elected by mar
row majorities and there viii be hard
fights in these districts next year, for
the Democrats profess to believe that
there 'is a chance TO carry the Iegis-
lature. Marion county. in which Indi-
annapolis is situated. has fourteen repre-
sentatives, all OF them now Republicans.
With the Democrats in control Of the
municipal government of indianapolis
the Republicans entertain some fear
that they may have difficulty I'm again
returning fourteen Republican members
to the Legislature Should fourteen
Democrats be chosen instead. that party
would thus obtain a good lead toward
Overturning the adverse majority in the
Legislature and electing a Democratic
Senator. The result will give the
Democrats some hope. and while the adj
vantage is still largely with the Re
publicans in retaining a majority in the
Legislature. II will be necessary for
them to put forth every effort possible
in order to retain the extent of control
which they now exercise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Political Gossip
Here and There
The Result in indianapolis.

The result OF the mayoralty election
In indianapolis yesterday may have a
damaging effect upon Republican pros
poets in Indiana next year. Mayor
Bookwalter was defeated and the ma
chinery Of the government Of the largest
city IN the State will be placed In the
hands of the Democrats.
Prior TO the election the Republicans
conceded that in case their candidate
FOR mayor should go down 10 defeat
the party would be seriously injured
throughout the State. and it was be-
cause OF this fact that the two United
states Senators. Representative over
street. Of indianapolis. and a number
OF other prominent Republicans OF the
state took an active part in the cam
paign IN behalf Of BOokwalter II is
the effect upon the election OF legis-
lative candidates next year which the
Republicans fear. The LEGISLATURE
chosen in 1904 will select successor to
Senator Beverage. There are 80 mem
bers In the body at present and at pres
ent an even 100 Of them are RepuD-
licans. thus giving the party a majority
OF fifty on joint ballot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
By THE MARQU1sE DE FoNTENoY.
Devonshire's Retirement.


AS the Duke of Devonshire has long
been DESTROYS of retiring from political
life. and has only remained in office
from a sense of duty and at the press
ing request OF the late and the present
sovereign, all of whom realized the hold
which he possesses upon the goodwill
and the confidence OF his countrymen-
his withdrawal FROM the Balfour cabi-
net at the age of Seventy cannot be
regarded as otherwise than his disap-
pearance from the parliamentary arena.
IN which for nearly half n century he
mas oeen one of the most important and
interesting figures. He deserves. there
lore' something more than the curt no
uce that his refusal 20 follow Arthur
baltoGr any further on the road to pro-
lection has received from the press on
Doth sides Of the Atlantic.
III Is doubtful whether there has ever
been In the history of England a states
man who has been noted to such an ex-
tent for his silence as the present Duke
OF Devonshire The Cavendisbes- of
which noble house he is the chief. have
always been noted for their tacfturnitN
henry Cavendish. the famous chemist.
Is on record as having uttered fewer
words during the course of his long life
OF Tour score years than any man. not
excepting the monks of La Trappe. The
duke runs him close. and l doubt If
there Is any man in either of the houses
OF parliament who has chatted less with
ms NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. than the duke II
ne speaks little he laughs less a smile
rarely lighting up his rather heavy face
W men ne does laugh il is with a sort
% sasp, ana he conveys the impression
OF restraining himself suddenly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
President and BoodlerS.
He Will Do Justice to the Worthy and
Unworthy Alike.

When The Times, the first newspa-
per in the United States to expose the
grafters in the Postoffice Department,
declared that the President would do
full justice, alike to the worthy and
the unworthy, to the straight and the
crooked, it was because we knew full
well that no power could sweTve him
the mll;onth part of a hairs breadth
III his implacable opposition to hood
lers and grafters. As the kansas
City Journal well says:
The people know that the President. in spite
Of his political beliefs, is non-partissn when it
comes to a matter of honor. honesty, and pa
triotism. The confidence which the public feel
IN Roosevelt. the man. makes him one Of the
strongest characters that have ever been in
politics in this country.
If, under the Presidents tests of an
honest, impartial and rigid scrutiny,
removals are made, it will only be t.
give place to true merit and worth.
On the 18th of September, The
Times, in a special dispatch from
Oyster Bay, stated that upon the
findings snd conclusions of the report
OF special counsel. Bonaparte and
Conrad, which dealt with the Tulloeh
charges and the conduct of Messis.
Heath, Castle, Lawshe, and Trace
well, the public need not be sur
Prised if certain designations were
demanded. Auditor Castle has re-
signed.
The Times further stated that one
eGnspieuously honest man who had
been degraded and reduced in salary
because he made himself offensive
IL his investigations-Th Thomas w.
Gilmer-would be fully indicated.
That he should be, every honest
minded man must concede: that he
viii be, we have no sort of doubt
President Roosevelt will never per-
mt faithful public servant to be
punished for doing MS duty. no mat
ter what the influences against that
individual may be. The Presidents
whole life is a conclusive proof that
L there be anything which he con-
Gemns, repudiates, and abhors. it is
the Influence system" which despises
honesty and merit, and makes of
public officials, high and low. mere
dependents, weakening their sense of
honor, impairing their usefulness.
and destroying their independence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Bubbles.
They count for naught-OOOOO.
mate.

They count for naught-OOOOO.
The printer is not always man Of the set
type.
The Johnny -jump-up must be a spring
flower.
At the "no trust" hotel the name book is
a cash register.
It's success depends largely on push-the
In school of chirOpOdy the pupils are all
at the foot.
Even in an automobile a poet cannot do
without lines
The busy press agent seems always to have
pressing engagement.
The swiftest some messenger boys go seems
to be fast asleep.
The worst part Of tight man is when he
lets himself loose.
What's the worst break you ever heard off
The crack Of DOOM
Even the tattooed man objects to being called
hard names.
The man who wants to keep posted doesn't
have to hang around the postofice-
There are troubled waters but some people
don't trouble water much.
At his own valuation the world takes a man,
It is said, and this thought it presents:
Does he cheaper himself in the sight of the
world
When he feels like thirty cents9''
Philadelphia Bulletin
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The Pe0bAe's Forum.
Cars for Baltimoreans.

To the Editor of The Washington Times:
again write to draw your attention to
the miserable service afforded by the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
in meeting the midnight train from Bal
timore at the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton. On Sunday night the last car on
the F Street line arrived at the station
Just as the passengers were coming out
About four of those who desired to take
that car caught IL by a hard run Pas
sengers were streaming out of the sta
ton, and / know of several on the train
VINO wished to take the f Street car.
out the conductor gave the signal. and
we disappeared around the corner at
tull speed. The number on the conduc-
tors shield was 81. and what we people
VINO are regularly treated in such a con-
tempuble manner want TO know. IS
Whether the conductor acts In the man
ner described because he is anxious TO
snow his Indifference to the company's
patrons. or whether his action is the
result OF instructions from his superiors.
IN suong contrast to the course pur-
SUED by the + Street conductor is that
OF the conductor of the Fourteenth
street car. Each night he holds his car.
as lar as l have observed. until the
last traveller for Washington has left
the station. The delay is only for three
or Tour minutes, but the result is that
he nils his two cars every Sunday night
and other nights gets a good crowd
II there is no direct method Of caus-
ing the Metropolitan to extend ordinary
courtesies to the people who use it's
cars. perhaps an indirect way can be
found when Congress meets and the
company desires new privileges or ex-
tensions.
BELATED BALTIMOREAN.
Washington, Oct. u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Cabinet Members in Politics.
The Propriety of Secretary Shaw's Par
ticipation in a State Campaign.

OF course Secretary Shaw mas the
undoubted right to take part in a
political campaign to the extent Of
delivering stump speeches, if he de-
sires to do so, and as he has the I'M
qualified approval of the President in
the course he has taken, he need fear
no censure from one higher in au-
thority. Still The question remains
as to the propriety of his action, and
whether 1t Is good policy for him TO
leave his Office in Washington for
weeks at a time and go about the
country as a "spellbinder." The
practice Of Cabinet officers taking an
active part in political campaigns has
been much discouraged in recent
years, and should, we believe, be
abandoned entirely. 1t seems some
what beneath the dignity of men IN
such positions to minele in the petty
affairs of State politics, unless per.
hops It may be the political affairs
OF their own respective States. We
doubt very much whether Secretary
Hay would accept an invitation, rs
Secretary Shaw has done, to deliver
stump speeches in Ohio this fall. al.
though doubtless he has been asked
t. do so, as the Republican committee
has sent out invitations to nearly
every prominent member of the par
y in the country.
Furthermore, is not Secretary
Shaw re-estabhshing a bad precedent
and setting an example which the
Administration would not be willing
to follow in the case of minor Off
Gals? If the Secretary of the Treas
ury Is privileged to neglect his duties
in this way, why should the same
right be denied to subordinate Off
Gals Of the Government perhaps
from Ohio who NAV have
something at stake in the result of
the election in the Buckeye State this
year? Certainly the Administration
il it follows the course it has hereto.
fore pursued, would not tolerate the
Of division chiefs and
clerks in a political cam
paign. Then why should the Presi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
His Romantic Marriage.

Then, too. there is his marriage. II is
not so long ago that he remarked in
the course of a speech "happiest of all
is the man happily married" and to all
who knew him IL was obvious that he
alluded TO himself. His union to the
duchess was preceded ~ a romantic
attachment that continued throughout
the thirty-odd years Of her first mar
riage to the Duke of Manchester. She
had welded the latter in q moment of
pique, after quarreling with Lord Hart
ington, the title by which her present
husband was then known. He remained
her devoted and constant admirer and
close friend until she recovered her
freedom through widowhood, everyone.
even the late Queen Victoria smiling
kindly upon their romance and rarely
inviting the one TO Windsor or TO Os-
borne without asking the other.
\ little more than a year after the
death of the late Duke of Manchester
she gave her hand TO the Duke OF De-
Vonshire, and il is difficult to find
more devoted couple. They are seldom
far away from one another, and while
he Is engaged in fishing. a sport TO
which he Is devoted. she invariably ac-
companies him, sitting beside him on
~ D''IiN' iHNSeN' tIieTe are rev more
devoted pairs than the Duke of Devon
shire and his German-born consort. who
Is by birth a Countess Won Alien of
Hanover. The duke like the duchess
is exceedingly fCnd of animals. His
favorite collie dog, which used invaria-
bly, to accompany him down to the
houses of parliament. was a familiar
figure in the halls Of the national leg
iSlature, and he used to be the only
visitor who was not only permitted
but also asked by the late Queen Vic
toria TO bring his dog with him 70
windsor, Balmoral, or Osborne when
commanded to dine and sleep'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Mistaken Praises.
Good People Who Defend Dowie Are
Well-Meaning, But Indiscreet.

Weu-mSdulug, Dul luQlSCIe6l.
DR.. Macarthur and some other
good folk seem to think that Chris
tan charity requires them to defend
Dowie from criticism on the ground
tfat he is said to be conscientious and
Of no flagrantly bad habits. The ar
gument, in the particular case of
Dowie, would not be worth noticing
since no sensible person is likely TO
regard him as anything but a human
freak; but it is unfortunately true
that a good many other well-meaning
people are inclined to support, in
half-heartcd way, unfortunate efforts
to improve mankind, on the ground
that the authors thereof are harm
less.
1t Is not necessary to prove man
vicious, immoral, or insincere tc
prove that he is not a good leader of
thought More harm has unwilling
ly been done by some good people
than by some bad people, because
they have made virtue unloveIy and
ridiculous. The strong men in the
church have been those who recog-
rized this, and put the right man in
the right place. Such a man was
that leader Of a pioneer church who
made a proverb well deserving In
mortality IN church annals. 4 COR
scientious man conspicuously ill-ftted
for the ministry had been trying TO
convince the clergyman of his WORTH
ness to preach, and finally exclaimed,
''But, brother, you cannot deny that
the Lord hez commanded us to preach
the Gospel to every critterw The
answer, accompanied by a twinkle of
the eye, was, "Yes, dear brother, but
we don't find that he commanded
every critter TO preach the gospelw
The test which should be applied
t. DOwie, or any other man assuming
spiritual leadership is not only per-
sunal goodness which is possessed by
Of the rank and fle-but
fitness for leadership.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Discussion in Arkansas.

The Democrats of Arkansas are con-
Quoting an interesting campaign with
the governorship as the goal Of several
ambitious and strenuous politicians.
Gov. JEFF Davis wishes to succeed him
self and is conducting a series Of joint
debates with his chief opponent, Judge
Wood Now and then the two men en-
terrain the spectators with fistic en-
counter Just to enliven the proceedings.
after which each apologies 10 the other
and TO the audience and then they re-
sumo their discussion. In the gov
ernors first match with Judge Wood
peace was maintained by his assurance
that while he believed the court Of
which Judge Wood is a member 10 be
corrupt, yet he had the highest respect
for the Judge himself. In the second
encounter the judge knocked the gov
ernor of the platform The third en-
counter was complicated by the pres
el.ce of Mr.. Vandeventer. who thinks
he Is a third candidate. The governor
objected to including him in a joint de-
bate because he was not in the same
class with himself and Judge Wood, as
he had no strength and was not run
ming for any good purpose" Vande-
venter called the governor a cOntempti-
bic liar. and each grabbed a chair, but
Judge Wood and the governors secre-
tary prevented the use Of these deadly
weapons. The most curious thing about
this campaign in the fiery and untamed
State Of Arkansas is that in all these
encounters no one seems TO have had
gun or knife. Fists and chairs and
other extempOraneOus weapons are the
only ones mentioned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Detroit Tribune: II William Alden Smith
would study landscape architecture he might at
least learn how TO lay ont Julius Caesar Burrows
properly.
Nashville Banner: Mr.. Counan's claims to
regularity apply 10 his having voted for Mr.
BRYAN in spite Of his disagreement with BRYAN
policies His action in defeating tariff reform.
the principal issue which Democratic
President and Congress had been chosen, was
from party point OF view a very irregular
proceeding.
Pittsburs Post: II was Shakespeare who made
that geographical mistake Of abiding 20 the
seagirt costs Of Bohemia, but that was not as
costly as Senator Hanna's effort 10 convince
the people Of Ohio ,ney must pay Eastern ship
owners a bounty Ohio people know their
geography and he'd onto their pocketbooks-
Kansas City Journal: As the principal duty
of an ambassador these days IS 10 make good
feeling between his own country and the one
to which he is officially assigned we are not
sure that Great Britain could do better than
u appoint Sir Thomas Upton to the vacancy
at Washington.
New York Nail and Express: Colonel Young
blood has olSe"NettN tilal heiiU'ile.'ils NaAAiot
carry Alabama This spirit Of original inyesti-
CATION among our professional politicians de-
serves encouragement.
Chicago Tribune: II Tom johnson doesn't
know when he is licked he doesn't know
enough to be governor Of Ohio
Boston Globe: Senator Thomas Collier Platt
has formally announced that he is 20 wed this
month. For man Of seventy he acts like sixty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Is Bigamy a Crime?

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Here is curious state Of affairs
lillian A. Miller now of national no
tor1ety as the disturbing element in the
Government Printing Office. and subse-
quently the cause of the "open shop
discussion between President Roosevelt
ana organized labor, has been accused
OF bigamy. This accusation has not
been made furtively. but it has been
published far and wide, and Miller has
given no conclusive proof that he is not
bigamist- Notwithstanding this fact
Miller walks the street as free as any
old bachelor in town.
is bigamy crime and as such punish
able before the law? or is the accusa-
ton made by the union men a bluff?
a. q. l..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Knew the Pattern.

Landlady-Fn have to request you to pay in
advance, Mr.. Shortleigh.
shortleigh-Why, amt my trunk good for a
weeks board?
Landlady-No; il looks like one OF those
emotional trunks.
Shortleigh-Emotional?
Landlady-Yes; one that is easily moved
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Startled the Cashier.

stranger-Are the walters here attentive TO
you7
Pretty Cashier-Sir-rr-r!
Stranger-Oh, no offense, | assure you. / was
only carrying out the instructions rs printed
on the bill Of fare. which says, PLEASE report
any lnattention OF walters TO cashier" And
thought If they are insttentive to you l would
report theE-that's alL-Baltimore American.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Humorist in Politics.

over in New York the politicians are
laughing and gossiping about the can
didacy of James Stetson Metcalfe. who
aspires to reach the lower house OF the
State Legislature on the Tammany
ticket 1t has long been Mr.. Metcalfes
BUSINESS to make people laugh. for he
is one of the editors of Life and he
seems to be perfectly willing 70 keep
up the joke, although he has so soon
come to regard politics as serious busi-
ness. He thinks it will be his turn to
laugh when the votes are counted, and
IL probably Will. for the district in which
he is a candidate is heavily Democra tic.
Mr.. Metcalfe is fOrty-five years of age.
a graduate of Yale. and entered upon
a literary career as the editor and pub
Usher OF the Modern Age" He was
later an editorial writer on the Buff
falO Express, ard afterward had
charge of the Peoples Pictorial Press
He has been associated with Lie"
since 1889. with the exception OF about
four years, when he was managing cdi-
tor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine"
His candidacy only further inustra ties
the fact that literary men are taking an
active interest in politics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

You can always trust a woman's instinct 10
go against cold reason.
When the modern sIitor serenades his lady
love he must sing a song Of sixpence.
IL is the man who blows his own horn that
gets picked 70 be the leader Of the band
There is nothing that makes man 81 con-
ceited as to know how 10 make his furnace burn
The reason women will never wear trousers
is that they would hide too much Of their
prettiest clothes.
New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Right and Left.

81 see your former landlord is advertising
your old house for rent at low figure to the
right party -
Wen, the right party will never rent that
old rattletrsp."
"No?'
''No; any party who rented it would be left"
Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Useless.

''Gittin' subscriptions fer a fence round the
graveyard, eh? Amt none o the bodies tryin'
ter git out, ! hope?
go, no; but"
''Wa-al, as longs nobody's tryin' ter git out
an don't hear Of anybody round these
parts thet's very mighty anxious ter git in
amt squandern' good money fer fancy dadoeg
round no buryin grounds. Judge
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
The Age of Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was holding that last tete-a-tete
with Mary Stuart
AT any rate said the Virgin Queen. 81
shall give my name 10 the age"
well. you ought to- retorted Mary: "you
look every day Of it,"
Realizing the jig was up. Mary retired TO
make her will.-Ncw York sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14

Henry Watterson is said to be looking
for a Democratic Moses. Well, what s
the matter with Col. Moses Wetmore Of
Missouri? Why seek further?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Fate of a Refnrmer.

Here lies a young fellow named Storm.
A CRATER was he. very warm;
He bodied away
Till one autumn dav
He was drowned in a wave Of reform,
Milwaukee Journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
lust Herself

The ''tailor-made girl may he the first in the
whirl
OF gay Fashion, but not
girP'-
She's the best. Of the lot
Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
Caily Calendar of American History
October Ia

lf4-Congress adopted a Declaration OF
Colonial Rights"
lfS0-Gen. Nathaniel Geene appointed TO
command of armies OF the South
superseding General Gates.
1S53-Battle of Bristow Station. Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14

The Democrats Of Massachusetts have
nominated as their candidate for secre-
tary Of state the Hon. Ezekiel NJ
Ezekiel How is this for tautology in
DOlftfcs2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14

Candidate Mcclellan is said TO be able
to converse in five different languages.
but can he speak the language of the
ROWprV2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14

II the editor Of Life" who is running
for the Assembly on the Tammany
ticket, is defeated. he will probably re-
gard # as a practical Joke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14

Lou Dillon is able TO smash records.
but when it comes to smashing any
thing else the automobile has her faded
out OF sight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-14
In a Lighter Vein.
In the Tolls.

he once was making money.
Much more than he could use.
Detectives caught him at it,
And now he's making shoes.
New Orleans Times Democrat.