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The Washington times., 1903-09-23
The Peoples Forum.
Would Have the Law on Langley.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times;
Evidently, we have not enough law in many
respects. Otherwise, Mr. Langley would not
be permitted to invite some one to destroy his
own economy or life by experimenting on
flying machines. without thc aid of a balloon.
General Grant, when President Of the United
States, was once arrested Pennsylvania Ave
nue. only because he raced his team faster
than the law permitted, and here we have
scientist who will insist persistently in having
Others try to break far much more dangerous
law-as the law Of gravity is. without endeav-
oring to prevent it by making use of all the
elements at his command.
As soon possible a law should be enacted
prohibiting any flying machine of the bird
principle to operate without the aid of a bal
loon, and no balloon to operate without the
aid of another large enough balloon attached to
prevent too rapid fall in case Of accident.
X. y. 2.
| Washington Sept o.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Governor smith,s candidacv.

Mr.. Rayner's foremost rival for Sena-
torial honors within his party will &c
the present governor of the State. the
Hon. John Walter Smith. whose caadi-
dacy has been an admitted fact for sew
eral months. The impression has been
general that the governor would rave
the support OF Senator German. In view
OF the fact that Mr.. Rayner has entered
the contest. Senator German may decide
10 take no part in the battle other than
to aid in the election OF a Democratic
Legislature. While there is no enuiry
between Senator German and Mr.. Ra7-
ner, the latter has not been so closely
allied to Senator German as has Cow
ernor Smith Mr. Rayner declares that
there is nopersonaI feeling in the contest
so far as he is concerned. and this may
be taken as true, especially in view Of
the fact that he is a member Of tho
Smith administration. On an Issue OF
personal popularity Mr.. Rayner would
probably win over Governor Smith as
the latter has made many enemies in
his term of Office. Both men are Million
aires. and the fact that each Is anxious
for the Senatorship would seem to is-
crease the chances which the Democrats
already have of controlling the Legis-
lature. II is intimated that Mr. Ray
ner's candidacy will have the support
of the Baltimore sun which exercises
a strong influence over the voters Of the
State. Mr. Rayner represented one Of the
Baltimore districts in the House OF Rep
resentatfyes for several terms
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

which this blow was struck as we'll as
de Courcy's armor, are on exhibition 10
this day in the Tower OF London.
King John was so delighted with this
performance that he not only restored
to his champion his estates. but like
wise desired him to ask anything with
in his gift and il should be granted. 10
which de courcy replied that he desired
that he himself and his successors might
have the privilege, their first obeisance
being made, to remain covered in the
presence of the sovereign and OF all
future Kings OF England. which request
was Immediately conceded.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Asserting His Privilege.

AImericus. twenty-third Lord King
ancient privilege OF his house, appeared
in the presence OF King William III
covered, and when that monarch ex-
pressed surprise at this discourtesy. ex-
planned:
"Slre, my name Is de Courcy: I am
Lord of Kingsale in your majesty's
kingdom of ireland, and the reason OF
my appearing covered in your majesty's
presence is to assert the ancient privi-
lege of my family, granted to Sir John
de Courcy, Earl of Ulster, and his heirs
by King John"
The King acknowledged the privilege,
and giving the lord his hand to kiss, the
peer paid his oheisance. doflng his
hat, and then resumed II again.
The present Lord Kingsale is the thir-
ty-third of his line, and like most OF
his immediate predecessors is very poor
Indeed his entire income is derived from
his managing dictatorship OF the Moran
Tea Company in Ireland, while his only
brother. the Hon. Robert de CoHrcy
was. until he recently inherited an an
nuity of $1,000 year, one OF the cabin
stewards on board the Peninsular and
Oriental steamships running between
England and Australia. welding. in ad-
dition to his napkin. also cornet. as
a member of the ships band
The poverty Of the de Courcy's is
nothing new, for Horace Walpole. in a
letter written in 1862. refers to the Lord
Kingsale OF the day as unable to assume
his privilege Of remaining covered, since
''till the King gives him a pension. he
cannot buy the offensive hat
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Was 1t FoTgetfulness 2
No Mention Made of General Mcclellan
at Dedication Of Antietam Monument.

at DEDICATION OF Antletam Monument.
Attention has been called, not with
out justification, to the fact that at
the ceremonies incident to the dedi-
cation of the New Jersey monument
at Antietam, last week, no mention
whatever was made of the late Gen.
George B. Mcclellan, who commanded
the Union forces in that engagement.
Nowhere throughout his address
did the President make any reference
to the hero of that day; neither did
Governor Murphy. Was it forgetful-
ness or intentional slight7 1t is as
reasonable to suppose one as the
other.
The President is student of
American history he is especially
familiar with military history, for he
glories in the achievements of arms.
Antietam was one of the half dozen
greatest" battles of the civil war.
As the President himself expressed it,
had the issue been otherwise than
what 1t was, at least two European
powers would have acknowledged the
Southern Confederacy. The Presi-
dent, of course, knew who commanded
or that day; certainly he must have
known, for he did not forget that one
division was under General Sloeum
to whom he referred, and that an
ether was under the father of Genera,
Greene, the present police commits
sioner of New York, whose name
without any warrant whatsoever, he
dragged into his address, while he
omitted all mention of the soldier
whose genius and stratagem saved
Washington and won a brilliant vie
tory for his country.
IF any excuse can be offered for the
forgetfulness of the President, if suel
il may be called, what possible reason
can be advanced for similar over
sight on the part of Governor Muir
ply Here is the governor of New
Jersey, the chief executive of th.
State, dedicating a monument to th'
memory of New Jersey soldiers upoI
the field Of Antietam. Yet he for
gets absolutely all about the mos
prominent among those New JERSEY
soldiers, the man who commanded,
the man who was afterward the gov
eInor of New Jersey, and who wa
once the candidate Of a great partl
for the Presidency II is preposter
Gus TO think that Governor Murph,
did otherwise than Intentionally max
2 convenience Of his memory to for
get the hero of Antietam. The fail
vre to pay at least some passing trib
ute TO General Mcclellan is unpar
donable. 1t is an insult to the brav
soldiers who fought with him an,
who had the highest respect an
greatest confidence in their leader.
II may possibly be exaggeration {
i1asinuate that there was some connec
ton between the failure to mentio
General McClellan's name and tn
fact that his son is now prominen
candidate for the Democratic nomina
ton for mayor Of Greater New Yorl
Yet it is no more unreasonable {
suppose this than it is to imagin
that both the President and the GOV
ernor Of New Jersey should, upo
such an occasion and amid such SUI
rcundings, have forgotten" that Gel
George B. Mcclellan was the victor @
Antietam. Conceive, if possible, III
President of the United States an
the governor of any State forty year
hence in concentrating the battle c
Manila emitting all mention Of AZ
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Her Wav.

In the twilight, dear. / caught you.
Az you passed by the witty square,
Bearing your head so sweetly proud.
Unframed by your wondrous hair.
And all the air drew enchantment
From the tide Of your breath, my sweet,
And 10. all the dust turned golden
At the touch Of your fairy feet
w. Starting Burgess in Boston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Coin to the Fair.

There's bacon in the smokehouse,
There's cotton an corn to spare;
Whip up the OK team. Billy
We're goin' 10 the Fair.
An Sue--put on yer ncetin' dress.
With ribbons in yer hair.
An pitch the httle towheads in
We're goin' 20 the Fair.
Atlanta Constitution
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

An inquiring mind suggests that Miss
Bryan's iance would do well to explain
where he stands on the silver question.
He viii be much wiser to keep of of it
altogether.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

We are told that the rampant Tillman
is not likely 10 be convicted because the
people of Lexington are merciful- Per-
haps they are from the Tillman point OF
view, but what effect will their mercy
have on the next unarmed editor who
gets IN the way of that desperately
mercifuI man who is under trial?
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Owing to the distribution OF pure milk
by Mr.. Straus. the death rate among
children in New York has been reduced
one-half. New York is evidently trying
to increase her population by the nat
ural method as well as by immigration.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

It is suggested that vacant lots might
be made into Fairgrounds, so that chill
dren instead of potatoes or weeds could
be raised there. This is all right. ex-
eept for the surrounding neighbors.
They are likely 10 take the view that
weeds and potatoes do not make a noise,
while children do.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

A canning factory was cleared OF its
employees by bumblebees the other day.
and now the question Is. why did not
the president OF the labor union confer
with the bumblebees' walking delegate
and try to come to terms?
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
An Easy Solution.

A teacher was trying to interest his class in
foreign matters and asked:
Docs anyone know how to make, Maltese
crossf"
Sure" responded tho smallest boy of the lot
Tell rs how said the teacher
'-Step on her tail. "-Christian Advocate.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Somebody with more imagination than
truthfulness processes to have found out
that President Roosevelt considers the
public schools OF Washington fail
ures.". Inasmuch as his youngest son is
entered as a pupil at one OF these
failures" his reasons for such an opin-
ion, supposing that he holds IT, are
yelled in mystery.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

There arc doubtless impecunious Euro
pean monarchs who are ready 10 give
their kingdoms for a horse, but The
owner Of Lou Dillon is not considering
propositions Of that kind.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Work for the surpeon

strange how medical authorities differ. Now.
DIR. Kutz. for instance, favors automobiling,
while DR.. Bolus strongly opposes IT,"
That's not strange. DIR. Kutz is a surgeon
and DR.. Boius is not philadelphia Public
Ledger.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

The fear of germs in water is not ex-
actly new thing though our forefath-
ers knew nothing of germs. They had an
idea, however. that water was unhealthy
and some of them substituted rum.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
He knew That Much.

Tcacher-How far is Philadelphia from Pitts
bupgg
Tommy--Jist about az FUR as il kin Be. Pitts
burg's got de pennant cinched, an Philadel-
phia's wild dc tail -enders. Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Senator Proctor was recently fined
$17-5O for shooting coon out of season
in Vermont. The Senator should go
South. The season lasts S65 days in The
year down there.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
In a Lighter Vein.
A Proverbial Truth

The Longest lane has a turning.
IL is a part OF natures plan,
And the river wide we lag beside
Is crossed by single span.
The longest night has morning.
The nsF~r fails 10 rfse.
And the mountains Of doubt ~e worry about
Are stepping Stones q the skies
New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

II has at last been discovered what
becomes of oil the dropped his in cock
ney dialect stories. They got into the
Southern dialect stories in place of RS
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Not Her Fault.

''Your daughter said Mrs. Oldcastle. ''has
such verve. She fairly bubbles over with high
s9irits.'
II know It. She gets it from Josiah's side OF
the house, though. Ny folks are all strong
Temperance people. Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
The Steady WhirI.

This world Is all steady whirl
Tha; turns year in, year out;
The merry football hustlss In,
The baseball hustles out.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Bronson Howard says society women
in New York are addicted TO drinking;
but he took the precaution 10 say IL in
Utah
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

It is a relief to know that Devery has
refused 10 have anything to do touchin'
on or aDpertainin' to Mrs. Nations new
play.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Mr.. Bryan's prospective son-in-law is
an artist, and perhaps he may be able 80
get a job as cartoonist on the Com
moner"
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

The President has gained thirty pounds
since he entered the White House two
years ago. He has also gained some ex-
nerience
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

issue in the Maryland campaign which
remains glum.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Within a short time the football
casualties will force the victims OF
Turkish slaughter into second place in
the list of dead and wounded.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

dead. He kept his patrons waiting a long
time for this announcement.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
The Drift of Public Opinion

Buffalo Express: Jerome says he is going 20
continue 20 night for the cause, which must
mean for the defeat OF Tammanv by the cleo
ton Of Low. He certainly has rallied the
friends Of Low in a remarkable manner, but
without intending 10 do 50.
Atlanta Constitution: senator NcComas 10
pleading for harmony among the Maryland Re-
publicans His Senatorial honiny depends on
harmony.
Rochester Post-Express: The leaders Of the
Democratic party IN Massachusetts, have called
In the doctors to make an heroic effort 70 re-
suscitate the olney boom, which passed the
digitalis stage year ago
San Antonio Express. Democratic leader IN
New York says Roosevelt cannot carry that
state in 1904 unless a Republican mayor Is
elected IN New York city this year. Now. let rs
see how the municipal election turns out before
banking too heavy en- New Yorks electoral
votes.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Lieutenant Commander Peary will use
the Marconi system until he reaches the
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Compliment to Portugal.

No more delicate compliment could
have been paid TO the people of Portu-
gal than the appointment OF their ruler
by King Edward as a British admiral
Of the feet, rank In the navy equiva-
lent to that Of field marshal in the army.
For It is construed as a recognition OF
the immense services that Portugal has
rendered 10 the cause OF geographical
exploration. notably by Prince Henry,
the navigator. who added Madeira, the
Azores, the Canaries and the Guinea
coast Of Africa to the Portuguese crown.
and TO whose exertions were mainly due
the discovery by vasco de CANA OF the
sea route to India by the Cape of Good
Hope. Indeed, Portugal was to such an
extent one OF the greatest maritime
powers IN the world that in oiden times
the Papacy issued a bull dividing all the
undiscovered portions OF the globe be-
tween Portugal and Spain. the former
receiving the lions share. Many of the
Portuguese kings, among the number
Dom Louis. grandfather Of the present
monarch, have been sailors by profess
sion before succeeding to the crown, and
each generation of the reigning house
has furnished TO the nation not only
great navigators. but also famous ex.
plcrers-
T Phortuguses are very proud, indeed
as they have every right to be. of their
maritime annals. and that the sovereign
of what is admittedly the greatest naval
power in the world, England. should
recognize the role which the dy-
nasty OF Braganza and the people Of
Portugal have played in the maritime
history of the past is deeply appreci-
ated from one end 10 the other of the
dominions of King Carlos.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.

Speculation is a good thing to teach people
how 10 eeonomze afterward-
A woman can always believe a thing unless
there is some reason for believing it.
When woman happens 70 understand joke
she has sneaking suspicion it is a pretty
poor one.
It must have been an awful strain on Gin
derella when she tried the slipper on not 70
pretend IL was too big for her.
Between thirty-fve and fdSty-dve there is not
one woman in fifty who does not dye her hair,
and the reason she doesn't is because she doesn't
have 10
View York Press
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
His Chance.

There Is a big rcd letter IN every mans life
Il he can only induce the right girl TO name II.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
pemocratic Festival in Atlauta.

Atlanta is planning Democratic JoI-
LITIGATION under the auspices OF the
Young Mems Democratic League which
purposes TO have as its guests Senator
Arthur Pue German and Representative
William r. Hearst. The president Of the
organization not long ago had a con-
ference with the Senator at which time
the latter promised TO attend the meet
ing. and Mr. Hearst has been for some
time under pledge 10 visit Atlanta and
deliver an address Recently Mr.
Hearst's personal and political repre-
sentative, Mr.. Ihmsen, was in Georgia
looking over the field for his principal
The Georgians may find some difficulty
in pumping hot air" into two Presi-
Dental booms at the same time, but
they purpose to provide the occasion
and permit each candidate to make as
much out OF IL as he can Charles F.
Murphy. the leader of Tammany Hall,
has also promised 10 be present, but
not TO further the Presidential aspira-
tions Of anyone. The Atlanta Democrats
are anxious TO see what real Tammany
man looks like and how he acts, and
Mr.. Murphy is TO crafty their curiosity.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
The Kingsale Peerage.

Among the half a dozen heirs 10
British peerages who attain their ma
jority this month. the most interesting
perhaps is the Hon. Michael de Courcy,
oldest son of Lord Kingsale. who comes
OF age on Saturday next, and on his
fathers death will inherit not only the
premier barony OF Ireland. but likewise
the hereditary privilege Of wearing his
hat in the royal presence. The Kingsale
peerage is one OF the most ancient IN
Great Britain, its creation dating back
to the twelfth century. 1t was King
John of sorry memory who granted TO
the chief of the de Courcy family this
queer privilege of remaining covered in
the presence of the sovereign, under the
following circumstances:
The Sir John de Courcy OF that day
who seems to have been 2 sort of Her
cules. had been imprisoned by the King
in the Tower OF London and his estates
confiscated, when King Philip Augustus
Of France made an offer to the English
monarch to settle a dispute which had
arisen between the two concerning the
Duchy of Normandy, by single combat,
each monarch to provide his own cham
pion. King John was so unpopular that
he could find no British nobleman will
ing to act as his champion until he be-
thought himself Of Sir John de Courcy,
who was prevailed upon to undertake
the task.
The Washington times., 1903-09-23
Judge warnock Will Retire


Judge Warnock, who represents the
Eighth district OF Ohio in the House of
Representatives. has announced that be
will not be a candidate for renomina-
ton. The experience OF a little more
than one term has convinced him that
the honor is not sufficient reward for
all the trouble 10 which he is sub
iected in endeavoring to faithfully rep
resent his constituency. Dissatisfaction
over the appointment of postmaster IS
said TO be the primary cause for Judge
Warnock's decision to retire from pub
lie life. He has found that greater dif-
fculty is TO be encountered in obtain
ing fourth class postmastership for the
man he saw TT 20 recommend for the
office than in conducting all his other
business enterprises
In announcing his intention TO retire
at the end of his present term, Judge
Warnock says:
Il have four farms. and hold the
presidency OF a bank in Urbana, and 1
do not need the Office. have money
enough. so l do not feel compelled TO
be knocked about as l have been by the
various factions in Logan county"
The Washington times., 1903-09-23

Where every prospect pleases
And only man is vile
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-30
Christmas at inc Asylum

On 5 tnrday evening Superintendent
and Mrs Wilkins gave their Christmas
to their large family in their happy and
helpful way. A tree was placed in one
corner of the large dining room lighted
with electric bulbs An interesting
entertainments was given by the follow
ing participants; Miss Flossie Stricken
and Miss Hazel Smith rendered vocal
solos most acceptabiy, Miss Ella Wyman
and Miss Alma Wilkins gave each sever
al instrumental numbers which delight
ed the hearers. Mrs. Stemen read sever
al selections which Were heartily re-
ceiyed by the audience TIE orchestra
eonsistiu OF Glen Wood Miss Iona
Slack, Miss May Martin, Ben Norris
and Rob Rice also gave number of
selections which were heartily enjoyed
by the audience Mr. Wood announced
the program and took general charge Of
The entertainment in his happy way
After the literary part presents were
GENEROUSLY distributed among the p8-
tlents, each receiving something TO glad
den the day in their lives This Ia al
w-ys one Of the most enjoyable things
which superintendent and Mrs. VIII
kins In their large plans and hospitality
are doing for the patients in their asy-
ium. 10 Is matter of constant con
graduation that we have among as such
competent and faithful aud KIND helpers
as they are in our county institution
and we wish them and their institution
a happy and prosperous year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-30
How chsap sakIae Powder d Maar.

A seizure Of lot of cheap" baking
powders by the authorities of neigh.
boring city has exposed the character OF
the low priced brands Of bAkinS powder
which many manufacturers are Offering
throughout the country. The price OK
the powders first attracted attention to
them. Samples were taken and analvz.
ed. The official report Of the ANALYSIS
showed the stuff TO be alum powders, Z"
composed chiefly of alum, sulphurie acid
md pulverized rock. The powders were
declared dangerous 20 health and sever
al thousand pounds were condscated and
destlo Dyed.
Physicians have frequently cautioned
consumers against mixing food with
these so-called cheap" baking powders.
They are all found when analysed. to
contain large percentages OF alum and
sulphuric acid 20 which Are added vari-
ous sorts Of filling matter sometimes
both injurious and nasty.
The high class, cream of tartar baking
powders are the most economical and
wholesome and should always be select
ed for Use, They will be found cheaper
in the end, besides making the food bet.
ter and more healthful.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-30
Prices il Dawson CITY.

Tls Dawson News Of October 80
shows that winter prices have COM
snenced in that far northern city. For
f1e5anea potatoes are s5.A0 bushel
Dawson ranch eggs, 81 dozen: Daw'
sou poultry. 50 cents a pound; roast
beef s. 10 So cents pound; mutton S9
To 90 cents q pound oats, bran. hay aud
ehouuet feed N cents pound. Seven
cent? a ponpd for hay means $40 ton.
f3.1us itleraf,le supplies destined for Dsw-
eon vrilI never reach there and the pri-
cae are liable to Be much higher before
~ winter IA over Therefore let those
- baDov who rnay live where prices
are lsss sxtortionate and where also the
weather ia not 30 arctic IS to require an
.reszss IL susteuanes