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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
The Yellow Editor at Work.

We gre inclined 20 think that the more firmly
the student is grounded in the common code Of
honesty and uprightness and the less he is
troubled. during his college days. by the
casuisty Of the street, the better it viii be for
both university and newspaper. There is a
story hereanent. which emanates from the office
Of certain great daily whose name need not
be mentioned Some years ago, at the time Of
the great FIRE in Philadelphia opposite Wanna
makers, q writer for this paper received re-
port Of the event by long-distance telephone
As he sat down at his desk 20 write mp the
story" the city editor, who had heard part
Of the conversation at the telephone asked him
what the loss was estimated to be. Two mil
lions" replied the writer. '.Oh, @ make it
hve!" said the sapienr editor; and 50 it stood
in .-Independent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Medical Use of Tobacco.

A good deal OF the worlds tobacco crop is
neither smoked, suutfed, Chewcd. At one
time tobacco was very largely prescribed in
medicine and even today considerable quauti-
ties arc SO made use Of. As external REM
edy for wounds and bruises and spraius wet
tobacco poultice is commonly used in all coun-
tries where tobacco is grown. On sore throlts,
erysipclas sciatica, and swellngs 81 various
kinds tobacco, externally applied, has a won
derfuly good effect. Moist tobacco is one Of
the bes, cures imaginable for the bite Of a
poisonous insect. Being So good as if is, to-
bacco is sometimes applied 10y soldiers 10 raw
wounds It is said that no case Of Iockjaw or
modification has ever occurred where this pre-
caution has been taken Health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Political Gossip
Here and There
Tom Johnson's Power.

The ease with which Mayor Tom John
son dominated the Democratic convention
in Ohio has caused the astute leaders OF
| the party 10 turn their eyes toward
him as a possible candidate for .ths
Presidency. Since William Jennings
Bryan has announced positively that
Senator German is not the man for the
place, those willing 10 make concessions
to obtain the nomination Of man able
70 unity the party have been waiting
for some kind OF hint as 10 the choice
of the Nebraskan. As be has accepted
the invitation to take part in the Ohio
campaign. and as his best friends are
supporters Of the street car magnate
and single tax advocate. the belief il
growing that when he does make an
announcement, the man of his choice
VIII be Cleveland's mayor.
The fact that Tom johnson is almost
certain 10 be defeated in the contest
for the governorship does not seem to
worry Mr.. Bryan
In the East Johnson has q large num-
Der of powerful friends. and 1t is said
he stands well with some OF the financial
interests of the country His millions
would help wonderfully in a national
campaign. and the belief of his friends
is that he can control the popular vote.
Should the nomination come 20 John
son a New York man would most
likely be selected for second
place on the ticket. This man must Of
necessity be of the radical wing OF
the party II he is to please Mr. Bryan,
and pleased Mr. Bryan must be- To be-
lieve that he has been endorsed is mis-
take. The Ohio and Nebraska platforms
give the fullest support 10 his principles.
All Of his beliefs are subscribed TO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
A Democratic Pope.

Some curiosity prevails at Rome as
10 whether the new Pontiff viii follow
the custom Of his predecessors by
raising to the ranks of the nobility TIE
members of his family, investing them
with the titles Of count and countess.
The general belief is that he. will do
nothing of the kind. and that he will
show himself IN this respect as demo-
cratic and as unanectedIy sensible as
in so many other particulars, since his
accession to the throne
Plus Y has six sisters. three of whom,
elderly unmarried women. kept house
for him when he was patriarch at
Venice Their names are Maria. Rosina,
and Anna Sarto, and at Venice they were
accustomed not only TO do the market
ing, but also the cooking for their
brother. The three old women have
now come, at their Brothers request. %
Rome, where he has leased for them a
modest apartment in the Borgo. that is
to say, looking onto that narrow street
which opens onto the Square of ST.
Peter, and while they can no longer
keep house for him or live under the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Trite Epigrans.

Twice We see Paradise. In youth we name it
Life; in age, Youth
Let him who would wish to duplicate his
every experience pirate Of the value Of life
The game of discomfort has its rules, and he
who disregarts them cheats 1t is not per
mitted 70 YOU to wish TO add another's advan-
tages or possessions to your own; you are per
mitted only to wish to be another
The creator and arbiter OF beauty is the
heart; TO the male rattlesnake the female rat
tlesnake is the loveliest thing in nature
Thought and emotion dwell apart When the
heart goes into the head there is no discussion;
only an eviction.
II You want TO read a perfect book there is
only one way: Write it.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link,
but multitude be as wise as its wisest
member. 1t has only to obey him.
threw out diplomatic intimation; when ready,
diplomat.
Three liars, two towards. and thief are
three
Rioting gains its end by the power OF num-
BEES To a believer in the wisdom and good
ness OF maiorities it IS not permitted TO de-
nounce successful mob
Ne can know evil only by study of good a
cynic who should see nothing but badness
would not know il TO be bad
Pascal saws that an inch added to the length
Of Caeopatra's nose would have changed the
fortunes Of the world But having said that.
he has said nothing, for all the forces Of ma
tUre and al the power of dynasties could not
have added an inch TO the length OF Cleopatra's
nose.
Philadelphia Bulletin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Mayor Low Again.

Conditions are shifting so rapidly in
New York that one has TO get up early
in the morning TO keep in the procession
II is not more than week ago that
several reform leaders were quoted as
saying that District Attorney Jerome
should be the next nominee Of the
Fusion party In the Empire City 10 sue
coed Mayor Low. This assertion pleased
the leaders OF Tammany Hall so much
that some OF them offered TO contribute
TO the Fusion campaign fund. provided
the Fusionists would only please nomi-
nate the district attorney. The Tam
manyites seem 10 have clear views as
10 what the voters OF New York intend
to do TO Mr.. Jerome should they get the
chance. Tammanys JOY made the Re-
publicans leaders uneasy, and il was de-
cided TO look around for another candi-
date long list OF names was sub
mitted TO the public 10 see how each
one would be received None suited a
conference was held, and then Senator
Plat came out with an announcement
that can be considered official, in which
he said that Mayor Low would be re-
nominated despite the opposition OF the
German American Reform Union. This
would seem 10 settle one part of the
contest in New York Now the voters
are wondering as to the name of Tam
many's candidate, and Tammany is
wondering just how many votes big
Bill Devery is going 10 purloin from
the organization
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Anti lmperialistiC TWaddIe.
The Philippine Islands Neither "Pros
trate" Nor "Unhappy."

+ "The LPhiEppinel islands," says
the New York Evening Post" "are
PROSTATE and unhappy. All obser-
vers report growing dissatisfac-
tion," etc.
So astounding statement could be
made only by the organ of mug
wumpery; so astounding perversion
Of the truth would emanate only from
the devious recesses of an anti-im-
perialistic brain. What are the facts
Five years ago this month the
American flag was raised over the
walls of Manila. In 1898 the com
merce of the Philippine Islands with
the United States did not amount to
S4,000,000 annually, while now it is
nearly four times as much. Or, stated
IL official figures:
1sss-Exports to the United States. So, $50. AS
Imports from the United States. l27 s04
Total -....-..-.-.-....-.-.-..- 3,e5S, ZIG
19o3-Exports 70 the United States. ST. g72. 50
Imports from the United States. 4,O2s, 677
Total. Is. 40I. 2e1
Gain in 1908 over 1883. 81. 44sO42
Five years ago, this month. the Gus
toms revenues of the Philippine
Islands were less than one-fourth of
what they now are, or only $2,000,O00
yearly, against over S9.OOO,OOO IN
American currency. The growth II.
customs receipts has been as folk rs /:
50, 100, $50
ls10------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5,542, 2s9
lbJl--.--- 9, l24. SO
IoC5 f.s,,,.,,,,, 80 70
In the light Of these figures, to talk
about ''prostration" and "unhappi-
ness" and dissatisfaction is to in
dulge in twaddle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Where Are We At2"
The Indefinite Status of the Govern
ment of the District of Columbia.

The Indefinite Status of the Govern
ment of the District of Columbia.
The decision of the Assistant At
torney General for the Postoffiee De
partment that the District govern
ment IS not entitled to the Thanking
privilege, but must pay full rates of
postage on all mail matter, the same
as is paid by private corporations and
individuals, affords another striking
instance of the indefinite status of the
government of the District of Column
bia.
The cost of postage, which will
probably amount to five or six thou
sand dollars a year, unless Congress
shall by specific act extend the use of
the penalty" envelope TO the Dis
trict, Is not SO much a matter of great
concern as Is the principle involved in
denying the privilege to the District.
Is the corporation Of the District Of
Columbia a municipal corporation en-
titled TO rights and privileges as such,
or is it merely the agency Of Con-
gress, the instrument through which
that body administers the affairs of
the District?
The Comptroller of the Treasury,
from whose opinion there is no APP
peal, In a recent decision holds that
the District government Is only the
agent Of Congress, with no power to
take the initiative in any matter, or to
act upon its own responsibility. If
this is true, and the local government
i the instrument Of Congress, it
would seem that it Is entitled to the
franking privilege; but closely follow
ing upon the heels Of Mr. Tracewell's
decision comes the opinion of Assist
ant Attorney General Robb, who
holds that the business OF the District
Of Columbia is not the business of the
United States, and that, therefore, the
District Is not entitled to the use of
the penalty" envelopes. 1t would
seem that here Is q direct conflict of
opinion. If the District authorities
act solely for and under direction of
Congress, surely they must be doing
the business Of the United States.
1t appears that the franking priv
ilege has been exercised by the Dis
trict officials for nearly twenty years,
with at least the tacit sanction Of the
PostOflice authorities, and was only
denied as the result Of an entirely in
Eocent action on the part of Commits
sioner Macfarland IN sending out
Fourth Of July notices in penalty"
envelopes.
1t is well, however, that the ques-
ton was at last raised. 1t may serve
to call attention TO the indefinite
status of the relation which the Dis
trict government bears to the Federal
Governmcnt-an unhappy condition
which has existed ever since the estab-
hshment Of the present government.
At present that status IS determined
only by official opinions given from
time to time as occasion demands,
now and then by a de-
cree of the courts But these opin-
ions are frequently in conflict with
other opinions and are sometimes
governed by the bias of those who
render them.
No one. unless 1t be Mr.. Macfar-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Etiquette in Mexico.

Ladies do not attend funerals.
Children kiss the hands Of their parents
The hostess is served first at Mexican table.
The bridegroom purchases the brides trous-
seau.
Female friends kiss on both cheeks when
greeting or taking leave.
Gentlemen speak first when passing lady ae-
quaintances on the streets.
The sofa is the seat OF honor. and guest
waits to be invited to occupy it.
Men ana women in the same social circle
call each other by their first names.
When Mexican speaks TO you Of his home
he refers to it as -.your house"
When you move into a new locality il is your
duty TO make the first neighborhood calls.
When friends pass each other on the street
without stopping they say adios (goOd-by).
Cards are sent to friends upon the anniver-
sary OF their saints day and upon New Year
Day
Even the younger children Of a family are
dressed in mourning upon the death of a rela-
tive.
Young ladies never receive calls from young
men. and are not escorted to entertainments by
them
Daily inquiry is made for sick friend and
cards are left or the name written in a book
with the porter
Dinner calls are not customary, but upon ris
ing from the table the guest thanks his host
fer the entertainment.
Mexican gentlemen remove their hats as
serupulously upon entering a business Office as
in a private residence.
After a dance the gentleman returns his part
ner to her seat beside her parents or chsperon
and at once leaves her side.
Modem Mexico.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Emma Goldman at Home
Though an Anarchist, She Couldn't Bear
to See a Butterfly Suffer.


The name Of Emma Goldman is associated
throughout the length and breadth Of the land
with anarchy and riot and bloodshed; yet her
friends say that she cannot bear the sight
Of suffering in any creature, and thinks it cruel
and objectionable even TO keep a bird in a
cage. IN illustration Of this side of her char
aeter, friend, Mrs. Anna Sterling, tells a story
Of how she went 10 take luncheon one summer
day in Miss Goldman's apartment in New
York
There were flowers in the center Of the table,
and a butterfly. attracted by them, sailed in
through the open window and alishted upon the
blossoms. Miss Goldman while she watched It
spoke Of the sadness Of such a beautiful creature
wandering so far from its proper environment
and Of the dangers and probable death it would
meet in the city streets
The conversation then drifted TO other sub
jects, and the butterfly. unnoticed. lett the
flowers and alighted upon the floor near Miss
Goldmans chair, that when she rose a
moment later she stepped upon it, crushing.
but not killing it.
When she discovered what she had done her
grief was evident. Almost weeping with dis
tress, she begged her friend to put the creature
out Of misery, she herself could not bear
either 10 see It suffer or 70 kill il.
81 have spare room in my apartment" Mrs.
Sterling SAYS, (which l devote To no special
purpose. But / would not want Miss Goldman
10 know IT, She would think it dreadful OF me
20 keep it all for myself She has a spare
room, too, but it is invariably devoted to the
use Of some friendless, forlorn girl or woman
whom she has rescued from starvation or from
the streets II no unfortunate human being is
her guest. at least some stray dog or cat Is
Eartaking Of her hospitalitY."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Drift of Public Opinion.

Mr. Bryan's call TO George Fred Williams 70
eoFne over into Nebraska has probably been de-
layed in transnission--New York World.
II the Republicans Of Missouri intend to noni-
nate their best men and drop Federal patronage
faetionaHsm, their prospect for carrying the
state in 1905 is exesllent.-st- Louis Globe
Democrat
''Unrequited political ambition IS Governor
odellg retort 10 David b Hills charge Of
''Spectacularisn.- A campaign begun in this
way must exhaust H.. dictionary before it is
fnisbed.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
When David B. HuI in his Niagara county
speech, characterized the present agitation for
asset currency as an imitation movement closely
akin 70 the free silver movement, ne hit the
nail squarely on the head Chicago Chronicle.
There is no chance Of success for the Demo-
Gratis, either ir Ohio o. Nebraska Their cor
ventions are interesting demonstrating Nj.
Bryan's hold on the patty. johnson may be a
candidate fer the Democratic nomination for The
Presidency. but with Bryan a power II Is
doubtful If anyone else viii want it--Philadel-
phia Record.
The Philippine Islands are an American pos
session Their exports and imports for the ten
months ended April 30 1903 amounted u SEQ
s75.s5S nearly equally divided between outgoing
and incoming goods This carrying trade
should be done mainly in American bottoms.
Instead Of ;hat, only about I6 per cent Of the
Philippine freiGhIs went 10 help American
shipping. and 9s4 per cent went 70 foreign
slips, mostly British.-New York sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Tom l.. johnson.
a Unique Figure in Politics the Nominee
of the Ohio Democrats.

The action Of the Ohio Democrats
in convention yesterday was substan-
TALLY what has been anticipated for
several months, so far as the nomina-
ton for governor is concerned. The
Hon. Tom La johnson, mayor of
Cleveland, and one of the most pic
turesque figures IN contemporaneous
politics, Is to lead the Democrats of
the Buckeye State this fall. and unless
the unexpected happens, he will lead
them to defeat
Should the unexpected happen,
however, far worse ealamities might
befall the State than the election OF
Tom Johnson as governor, for
much that has been said in denuncia-
ton Of him IS unjust and without war
rant. As politician Tom johnson
Is unique He has no duplicate in the
field Of American politics today; sin
eie-taXer, free-trader, millionaire, and
self-consttuted champion Of the peO-
pies rights, he is unquestionably sin
eere in his belief of the doctrines
which he advocates. An meompro-
missing enemy of a protective tariff,
il fact, OF all forms Of taxation save
tax upon privilege, he amassed q
fortune by taking advantage as n
business man OF the very system which
as a politician be as steadfastly de
nouneed. IN Congress and upon the
stump he has espolsed free trade,
while as a manufacturer he has
reaped the benefits Of protection.
For this Tom johnson has been
characterized as a demagogue, while
his spectacular methods of campaign
ing have afforded mis- opponents IN
limited opportunity for lidicule
Those who have been most persistent
in their attacks upon MIN are those
VINO least understand the principles
for which he stands and who have
never taken the trouble to enhghten
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
A Southern Dream.

The Democrats of the Pelican state
are smiling at the claims of the re-
Gently organized Republican machine.
which are 10 the effect that with the
proper support of the Republican na-
,ionaI committee it can carry louisiana
Advices from New Orleans. however,
are of a contradictory nature The
machine. as organized. is said TO seek
only the control OF Federal patronage
A few men now have the say. and it is
patent they would oppose any desire 10
see built up a large and strong organi-
cation that would in the end wrest
from them their control
The Democrats expect TO nominate
former Representative Broussard for
governor They contend that the only
question involved is in the size of the
majority. Though Republican by all
natural conditions. and necessarily q
State that must have protection. Louis
lana cannot forget reconstruction days
and negro domination. Consequently 20
day, even with the new laws regulating
the franchises of the negroes. Repub-
licanism recalls negro Legislatures con-
trolled by the lowest class OF white car
petbaggers. negro judges and magis-
trates. as well as those Just from the
plantations, barren OF education and
without any conception of morals. Until
this feeling dies out the leaders Of
thought in the State say there is 20
chance of Repubhcanism obtaining
hold on the best people OF Louisiana.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Stories On the Squire.

A Marshall justice in reuniting couple who
had been divorced from each other, put them
through the entire Episcopal marriage ritual
and then added ''codicil" of his own. as fol-
lows: what this court has joined together
let no circuit court put asunder' The nervy
Justice is believed to stand in contempt OF a
higher Judge An Adrian iustioe-the exeerable
monster is living yet-some years ago con
cluded marriage ceremony by adding: And
may God have mercy on your souls Detroit
Tribunp
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
King Emanuel's Visit.

King Victor Emanuel. when he visits
Paris in October. will find on duty as
his guard OF honor what was formerly
the third regiment OF zouaves, the
standard Of which was decorated by his
grandfather with the Sandman medal
for bravery, in recognition of the brill
liant services Of the corps in his behalf
at the battle of Palestro. In return the
regiment formally enrolled the burly
old King in its ranks as corporal, and
at each roll call his name would be read
out by the sergeant major, whereupon
another of the noncommissioned officers
would reply, ASSEMBLING Victor
Emanuel detached for special duty in
Italy as King" This excuse was always
considered satisfactory, and the old
King remained on the roster Of the reg
iment as corporal until the day of mis-
death. in 1873.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Another legal Violation

sailor-Now that you've sketched the battle
ship on nay arm why don't you add the turret
and big gun?
Tattoo Artist-Because it is against the law
70 draw a gun on a man round here-Phila-
delghia Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
RESTRICTIONS o. A BAcHEIop.

Some men are not fit even for themselves 70
associate with.
II would be "a terrible temptation 70 take
out insurance on ones mother-in-law.
II takes widow to act as il she were pug
zled 70 death over what being married is like.
After a woman makes up her mind that q
thing isn't 50 terrible as she thought IL was Le-
fore she knew all about il, generally she be-
gins to look for something else that ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
An unnleasant Ordeal

Eyes. I've got 10 ask her mother for Jennie's
hand
Does it worry you?"
well, 70 tell you the truth it makes me
feel sorry her father isn't living. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Daily Calendar of American Historu.
August ~.

1776-Battle of Ffatbush, Long Island.
\. Y; Americans defeated.
1S14-Banks in District of Columbia sus-
pended.
1S45-Texas. in convention, adopted a
constitution.
1S94-Wilson tariff law became a law
without signature of President
Cleveland.
1s9s-Russia invited to convention to
consider disarmament.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-27
Duke of Lancaster"

King Edwards adoption of the in
cognito name of the Duke of Lancaster
during his stay at Marienbad serves 10
recall the fact that in the earlier por-
tion of her reign his mother. Queen
Victoria. was wont TO make use Of the
title Countess OF Lancaster when travel
ing abroad ineognita, deeming the name
particularly appropriate. since she was
in her own right Duchess OF Lancaster.
She. however, abandoned the practice
gan, relict of the famous cavalry general
who rode in the historic charge of the
Light Brigade at Balaklava, married zen
seeonde noces'' a Portuguese nobIeman
of the name of Count Lancashire. whose
name the countess Immediately assumed
in conjunction with her own. styling her
self Countess OF Cardigan and Ian
CASTRO
This was too much like Lancaster 70
suit the Queen. and so she adopted the
incognlta OF Countess of BalmoraI'
instead. which she retained when travel
ing abroad until her death. King Ed
ward used always to style himself Lord
Chester" when travelling incognito. and
if he now makes use on such occasions
as these of the title of Duke of Lam
caster 1t is TO mark the fact that he
has graduated from the position of an
heir apparent into that of a fuII-nedged
sovereign.