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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
COURTS AND CAPITALS
OF THE old WORLD
Popularity of German Kaiser Evidenced
by Sympathy Expressed Since He
Underwent Operation.
By The MARQUIsE DE FoNrExor.

ROyalty's notorious reluctance 70
permit it's ailments to become known to
the public is not surprising when one
takes -~he trouble TO reflect upon the
manner in which the recent Illness OF
the German Kaiser has been exploited
In the most sensational manner by the
newspapers on both sides OF the At
lantic.
The discussions which have been held
IN print as TO the nature OF his maIady
and as to its origin, IS well as the re-
calling TO the mind OF the public the
diseases TO which his near and dear
relatives. as well as more remote an
cestOrs. have succumbed, can scarcely
have proved pleasant reading to this
most up-to-date Of monarchgs the only
compensation which he may have found
therein being the universal expression
of sympathy. as well as Of hopes for his
recovery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
OSCAR AND BJORNSEN
ARE FRIENDS AGAIN
King of Sweden and Famous Norwegian
Poet Reconciled Through Award
of Nobel Literary Prize.

STOCKHOLM. Dec 12-Bjornsen. the
Norwegian poet, won something besides
the honor and money connected with
the Nobel literary prize when toe lat
ter was awarded to him ThursiSy. II
is stated this morning, in best informed
circles, that the awarding 9: the prize
to Bjornsen has resulted in a setting
aside Of the old bitter feeling between
the author and King Oscar IL of Sweden.
and that the two are friends again.
DR.. Finsen, who was awarded the
medical prize. has decided to use none
of the money himself. He has divided
the amount of his prize between his own
medical institution and the sanitarium
for heart and liver diseases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Shah in Distress.

American collectors no are possessed
OF wealth-such as. for instance, J.
Pierpont Morgan and Others-would do
well to take note that the Shah is at
the present moment in financial difh-
cuIties, so much so that he is dis
posed 70 part with some OF the historic
treasures which for generations. and
even centuries. have been safe-guarded
in the royal palace at Teheran- Some
Of these are of merely barbaric interest.
such as the gem-incrusted diadcms,
drinking cups, and swords. which go TO
mark the magnihcence Of this Oriental
court
But there are also many objects in the
Shah's treasure chambers which recall
the glories of the earlier empires, not
only in Persia, but also in india. the
wealth of the Chosroes, the artistic
glamour of the Abbasside Caliphs. and
even the still more ancient memories
of the period of ArtaXerxes and Of Da-
RUS In fact, the treasures boarded in
the imperial palace at Teheran by the
Shah are according to those favored
few who have obtained a glimpse of
merely a few Of them. beyond all con-
ception in point not merely OF intrinsic
value. but OF artistic and historical In
tereSt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
HOLY GHOST" PRINTER
REMOVES HIS OUTFIT
Shiloh Community Tried to Retain
Presses He Had Left for Use.

Leger, of Lynn. Mass, who for six
years was the official printer of the Rev
f. w. Sanford OF the Holy Ghost and
U.s. community at Shiloh, is in town
removing his goods from the com
munity Mr.. Leger owned the presses.
type. cases. and all the paraphernalia Of
the office. When Mr.. Leger left Shiloh
last July he left his presses for Sanford
to use. but returned about three weeks
ago to get them.
The Shilohites declared that as Mr.
Sanford had paid the taxes Mr.. L.eger
had no right 10 remove the goods Trial
Justice Coolidge of this village, was
called into the case and decided In favor
of Mr.. LeGer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
DR.. PERRIQUET THINKS
Mr.. FAIR DIED FIRST
Condition of the Two Bodies When
Found After the Accident
Led TO Belief.

PARIS, Dec 12.-Dr. Perriquet, con-
sidered the leading witness in the Fair
viii case, testified yesterday before
Commissioner Eisler, of New York
The doctor said he arrived on the
scene an hour after the automobile ac-
cident, and found both Charles L. Fair
and his wife dead The body of Mr..
Fair was already rigid, but that of Mrs.
Fair was not rigid. indicating that the
former died first. From the condition
of Mr.. Fairs body the doctor believed
his death was instantaneous. The con-
dition OF Mrs. Fairs body indicated
that her death was not instantaneous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
PORTO RICO TROLLEY
WILL Be COMPLETED
vandegrift Construction Company De-
MES Reports of Trouble

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 12-Cable re-
ports that have reached this city from
Porto Rico to the effect that the cleo
trio railroad being promoted by the
Vandeerift Construction Company. Of
Philadelphia, between San Juan and
Ponce had collapsed. and that workmen
and creditors are clamoring for their
money. were denied today at the Office
of the company in the Drexel Building.
James y. Vandegrift. vice president
and general manager Of the company,
said the reports were fabric atoms sent
out by Spanish interests in the island
which were unsuccessful in obtaining
certain concessions from the Porto
Rican executive council.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
WINTER BRINGS WANT
IN NORTHERN SWEDEN
Famine Thought 10 Be Inevitable Be
cause of Shortage in Crops and
Scarcity of Food.

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 1.-THE winter in
northern Sweden has set in with Arc
tic severity. A famine is again inevi-
table. although it is expected the scar
city OF food will not be so great as IT
was last year, and the providing of ne
cessities. 1t is thought. will be within
the reach of local aid.
It appears the seed which was given
the sufferers last spring. being from d
warmer climate. in many cases did not
mature early enough, and there will ac-
cordingly be another shortage Of crops.
The same conditions exist in northern
Finland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
His Popularity Shown.

One thing. however, his illness has
brought to fight. II has served 10 show
how wonderfully he has grown in popu-
lar estimation both at home and abroad
For several years after his succession
10 the throne he was distinctly unpOpu-
lar. regarded as a menace to peace. and
a subject OF constant condemnation and
even ridicule. Now, however, people
have come TO the conclusion that he is
q monarch who can i'll be spared. and
the continuance Of whose reign con-
stitutes a guarantee Of peace
Nowhere has this opinion been more
pronounced than in the American news
papers, which have apparently come 10
the conclusion that his interest and ad-
mirAtion for this country is sincere,
and that his professions Of friendship
are bona fde. Indeed. he gave proof
OF this the other day, when he was
among the first Of the European soVer-
eigns TO express his approval Of the
action II the United States Government
ia connection with p mama
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
BILL TO GIVE PENSION
TO GARIBALDi'S WIDOW

ROME, Dec. 12.-The government has
presented a bill in the parliament
awarding an annual pension of 5000
to the widow of NIenotd Garibaldi.
with the right of reversiOn to her child
rem, on account of the services rem
dered to the nation by the Garibaldi
families.
A bill has also been presented for
the conversion Of the az per cent loan
into one bearing interest at the rate of
81 per cent.
Both measures have been favorably
received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
GEN. WOOD PROCLAIMS
THE ANTI-SLAvERY LAW

MANILA, Dec. 12.-The anti-slavery
law, which passed the legislative coun-
ellis two months ago. has been pro-
claimed by General Wood I'm Moroland.
The sultan and the dattos have prom
Used General Wood to abide by the laws.
and General Wood has accordingly sug-
gested TO Governor Taft that he permit
the sultan to set aside certain lands
upon which the native Moros may live
The Moros will pay the sultan a nomi-
nal rent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
MAKES WINTHROP JUDGE

MANILA, Dec 1.-THE Philippine
Commission has reduced the eligibility
of judges from thirty TO twenty-five
years. 1t has also appointed Beekman
Winthrop, formerly assistant executive
secretary of the commission, as a Judge
OF the court of first instance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
HIS BABY A CORPSE,
FAVERSHAM PLAYS ON

NEW YORK. Dec. 12--Masking his
grief over the death of his newly-born
baby, William Faversham. the actor.
went through the witty lines in his play,
Miss Elizabeth's Prisoner" last night
at the Criterion Theater.
The baby was born at 1 o'clock in
the afternoon. but only lived an hour.
Mrs. Faversham. known to the stage
as Julia Opp. is heartbroken at the
death OF her child. and it is feared her
grief will retard her recovery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Reaping Wild Oats.

The extravaganza OF living that mark
ed the earlier years of the IStgn OF the
present Shah has brought him TO the
verge Of insolvency, and as there is no
indication OF an intention on his part
10 reduce the scale OF his current ex-
penses. some means viii have TO be
found for providing him with money.
and IL is this knowledge as well as the
news 10 the effect that he Is thinking
of converting some Of the contents OF
his treasure house at Teheran Into
cash that have created a ripple. OF ex-
element throughout artistic circles all
over Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Gets Eyerybody's Dust.

Horsey-I was out on the road with my trotter
today, and Roxley was out with his prize win
ner. We had brush. and beat him.
Newitt-That's not surprising You mean Rox-
ley. Of the beef trust. don't you?
Horsey-Yes.
Newitt-Wen, it's the most natural thing in
the world for him TO take your dust.-Philsdel-
phia Public Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
RevOlvers in Italy.

Italys prime minister, Signor Giolttu,
has recently had a protest addressed 70
him against the practice Of the police
and constabulary Of carrying revolvers,
strapped to their belts outside their
tunics. IL being urged that the sight Of
these revOlvers were sufficient TO pro-
woke attacks. To this the premier re7
piled that no one ever Grew the teeth
of watch dog. and that as Ear as keep
ing the revolvers out of sig.at one light
lust as well ask soldiers TO hide their
rifles from view. So italian policemen
thanks 70 the common sense OF the
present premier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
TAKES FAVORABLE VIEW
OF KAISER'S ILLNESS

BERLIN, Dec. 12.-"Die zukunft Re
view in an article on the Kaiser's i'll
ness today takes a most optimistic view
of His Majestys ailment The article
concludes with the following words:
THE probability is that his majesty will
continue to reign for several decades. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
COLOGNE CITIZENS HOLD
0LD-FASHlONED ELECTION

COLOGNE, Dec. 12.-The election here /
Thursday was marked by a number of
riots. Hundreds of persons stormed the
voting booths and hghting became gen.
eral. The police finally dispersed the
rioters, many OF the latter being
wounded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Change of Name. Maybe.

Arthur-What arc you going to do when you
get to heaven. you out-and-out Baptists2 How
are you going 20 fellowship with the Methodsts
and the Congregationalists?
Uncle Rufus-In heaven. Arthur. there viii
be nobody but Baptists.
Arthur-And they viii continue 20 call il
heaven ?-Boston Transcript
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
LADY AND MISS DURAND
SAIL ON THE LUCANIA

LONDON, Dec. I2.-Lady Durand and
Miss Durand, wife and daughter OF Sir
Henry Mortimer Durand, the new Brit
ish ambassador to the United States,
sailed today for New York. They took
passage on the Cunard Line steamship
Lucania-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
CRAZY SNAKES ACTION
MAY INClTE OUTBREAK

GUTHRIE. Okla, Dec. 12.-Crazy
Snake. belligerent leader OF the Creek
Indian faction. is advising his followers
10 refuse the payment by the Govern
ment of a sum agreed upon as a re-
Enumeration to those Creeks who were
loyal TO the Union in the civil war
Crazy Snake holds that the sum is too
small. and as a result another Indian
outbreak IS feared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
SENATOR w. A. CLARK
SAID TO BE IMPROVING

NEW YORK. Dec. Ex-senator Will
lam A. Clark of Montana, who was ope-
rated on for an abscess in the ear, is
said to be making favorable progress.
The report that a second operation had
been performed Is denied by the doc
tors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
International Relations.
The Need for a Distinct Understanding
Of Their Principles.

Of Their Principles.
From time to time there arises an
cutlery against the violation of certain.
alleged principles Of international re-
lations by strong nation-never, it
viii be noted, a weak one-which IN
dicates a somewhat general misunder-
standing of the real principles OH
which international law is based.
International law is not altruism.
Sentinentalists ought to understand
that at the beginning. 1t cannot be
expected that any country, great or
small, shall do business on an AL
phonse-Gaston system; if it did, tie
result would be much the same as in
the transactions of those over-polite
individuals. The duty of any govern
ment Is 10 attend to the best interests
of Its own people, just as the duty OF
q business man is to attend to the in
terests of his own family and en-
ployes, without defrauding anybody
else. The right and wrong of any IN
ternational transaction rests upon the
same principles as the right and
wrong of private transactions, with
this exception, that while an indi-
vidual may on occasion become a Don
Quixote, sacrificing all his own inter-
ests to the good of others, it is i'm
possible for country to take any
such part in the world, because it
would involve too much private wrong
and suffering.
The latest example of fault-fnding
by these sentimentalists is their crit
ieism Of the Panama transaction.
They cry ont against the recognition
Of Panama as an act of oppression to-
ward the weaker power, Colombia,
and assert that had Germany been in
the place of Colombia the United
States would not have taken such ac-
tion. 1t Is true that in that case the
whole history of the business would
probably have been different. Ger
many would in all probability not
have indudged in all the fddle-faddle
performances of Colombia, but have
come to a business understanding on
SO important a matter with but little
loss of time. But suppose Germany
had been in the place of Panama, and
had delayed our interests by continual
rioting, revolution and instability for
over fifty years. Would not some of
these same sentimentalists have been
urging the vindication of the dignity
of the United States7
The fact is that a thing which
would be wrong for a strong power
is wrong for a weak one. This is gen.
orally recognized in private affairs.
We do not require a grown man to
keep the law and a half-gTown boy to
break 1t with impunity. The ideal
government is that which strictly pre-
serves the rights Of both the strong
and the weak; the ideal in interna.
tional relations IS justice to all ma
tons, so far as possible; but that does
not mean that every country can have
sll that it wants, or that a strong gov
eminent cannot sometimes get what II
:, wants better than a weak one. If the
United States of Colombia had been
strong, just, and far-sighted, there
would not have been, on an average
a revolution a year In Panama, anc
Panama would not now be an indie
pendent state. Uncle Sam is not
guardian angel set here to preserv,
the Latin-American States from tho
results of their own plumbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
RESPONSIBLE FOR FLOOD

PATERSON, n. ]. Dec 12-The
grand jury has brought in a present
ment against Mayor Hinchcliffe and the
board of aldermen for allowing property
owners to encroach upon the river front
The grand jury holds that this en-
croachment made possible the flood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

The measure suggested by ex-Captain
Hobson for the upbuilding of the navy
calls for an appropriation Of S2,SOO.Ooo'OOO.
That is more dollars than he received
kisses after the sinking of the Merri-
mac
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
FREEDMANS COMPANY REPORT.

William B. Ridgely, Comptroller. has
sent to the House the annual report
of the Freedman's Savings Trust Com
pany of Washington. The total receipts
In the course Of the year were SIS, 81. 80.
and the total expenditures. Ss,271.9s.
leaving a balance Of SIG, rs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

A Chicago professor read a paper the
other night before a medical society in
which he denounced bathing as filthy
and pernicious habit. He doubtless has
the Chicago River in mind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
A Song of Street Cars.

Sing a song Of street cars,
Seats all full NIT chaps;
-Four and twenty ladies
Hanging by der straps.
Ven der door vas opened
Der men began 10 read
All der advertisements
Aloud new breakfast feed,
All der vimmen. smilingly,
Hoped from feet to feets,
Bud der Mucilage Brothers
Stuck fast 20 der seats.
-Dinkelspiel in New York Anne
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

In the future all newspaper reporters
will be kept out Of Dowie's Zion. Evil
IDENTIFY the doctor" believes these peo-
pie beyond redemption.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Crucifx in France.

Ever since the first Napoleon re-es-
tablished the Roman Catholic Church
in France a hundred years ago, and
relegated TO oblivion the goddess Of rsa-
son, set up by the Terro-ists, the cru
cifix has always figured in every court
of justice in France. on the wall Just
behind she seat of the presiding judge.
adding a certain solemnfty TO the scene.
The French chamber OF deputies has,
however. now passed vote by a large
majority, providing for the disappear
ance OF the crucifxes ard of the paint
ings Of Christ on the cross rom all the
court rooms and tribunals throughout
France. This is to be regretted for in
courts where so many judicial esrors ara
perpetrated as those OF France, Il can
not but have a s@>iutGry eLject 10 keen
judges. the lawyers. and the public
In mind OF the greatest judicial error
in the history of the woriu. namely. The
condemnation by the Roman Judge
POnttus PLATE Of a man whom he adj
mitted to be innocent of wrong doing 10
death upon the cross. the victim OF his
error being the founder OF Christianity
Fortunately. the vote of the French
chamber of deputies has stu to be rat
ifed by the senate. which. K Is hoped,
will withhold the necessary approval
which Is needed in order TO convert IL
into law OF the land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY
GIVES HONOR TO CH0ATE

LONDON, Dec. r. - Ambassador
Choate has accepted the presidency of
the Associated Societies of Edinburgh
University
He becomes the successor of Gen. Lord
Wolseley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Chance Acquaintance.

''How many wives did you say you have hadT'
she asked.
Ten And how many husbands have you
hadg'
''Seven. May / ask where you are fromF
"salt Lake City. And your
s.The Rinlto.n-Life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

According to Coroner Trager. of Chi
cago. married people are more prone 10
commit suicide than those who are
single. 10 y unhappily married and to
be in Chicago. too, does seem to be
more tha.n a man ought to be asked to
bear
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
Revenge.

Poet-At last The editor has accepted ten Of
my poems.
His Wife-He has probably had fight with
the management and is going 70 leave.-Judge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

Carrie Nation calls the President
wine-bibber. The President may be
young, but he got past the bib age
some time ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
A Chance for Sympathy.

''The cab strike in New York is ended
I'm sorry on one account"
ION whose accountT'
''The cab horses. ''-Cgeveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

Three pairs OF twins, in the same
block, in the same hour, are reported
from the town of New Philadelphia.
Nothing can stop the Roosevelt boom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12
In a Lighter Vein.
That Never Happens.

Kwater-It's more or less true that. as the
old saw has II. Charity covers multitude of
sins"
Hardhead-But never if is our charity and
other peoples sins Philadelphia Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Cleveland AYERS his desire to be
let alone to grow old gracefully. which
is about as strenuous a job as he could
have selected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

The cry for clean money does not
mean that all money should be washed,
ironed, and disinfect ed, but 1t might
as well mean that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

Mayor Tom L. Johnson, OF Cleveland
when interviewed on the subject of the
probable nominee of his party for
President. replies. the best man will be
nominated. Let the best man hold up
his hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Tyner has, at any rate. gained the
satisfaction Of "sassing back
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-03-21

the possession of any good Catholic
girl. 1t is best to be content with what
Nature gave you. By all means, inn
prove on Nature if you can, but avoid
cosmetics of any kind. Plenty of fresh
air and outdoor exercise will accom-
plisE good deal.
Then study your particular style and
dress accordingly. Don't wear fiat
hat just because it is the latest fashion,
if you see it is not becoming to you.
Or think that because your girl friend
locks we'll in a long basque coat you
will necessarily look equally as we'll.
You don't stop to think that she is
about twice your height and that what
looks we'll on her will, in all probability
make you look ridiculous. Consider
Well before you buy your clothes. Try
on a hat several times. looking at it
from all points of view, and be sure
tina! it is Just the correct thing for
your particular style CT head. Then de-
eide omit. You will always have pleas
ure in wearing such a hat because you
know it is becoming to you. Choose
quiet colors for your suits and dresses,
have them made by firsteclass tailors
or dressmakers, and you will have
something to wear that will defy all
criticism. Use the following for beau
tifying the complexion: Open air, rest,
exercise and cold water.