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FlcN. BVILps Up WEAK La s.

fly behind the back. so as to get them
out of the way. spread the legs Well
apart. assume a sitting posture, and,
taking care not ia move the feet one
whit closer. energetically bring the
knees towards each other and try hard
to make them touch (Figure %.
If practiced constantly, this move
ment will do much to straighten bow
legs.
Exercise VI-This exercise, also eff
hcacious for remedying bow legs, is
accomplished by first standing cor
rectly, then grasping a medicine ball,
or an ottoman, or anything of a SIM
liar nature, between the legs at the
knees, and pressing the knees in hard
against the ball (E'igure 80 After the
ball is squeezed as tightly as possible,
the position should be held for a mo-
lnent, even though the pain is quite
severe. Then relax and let the ball
drop to the floor. repeating the exer-
else after a brief rest. 1t is we'll to
in this way to keep them from inter-
fering with the exercise.
Exercise Widespread the legs far
apart on smooth or oiled stretch of
floor. and by the power of the leg
muscles alone, keeping the hands be-
hind the back. pull the legs together
into the position for correct standing.
This also improves bow legs.
Exercise VIII--For a fourth move
ment for bow legs, put the feet sew
eral inches apart and, keeping them
fiat on the floor, try hard to pull the
knees and the calves of the legs to-
gether.
Exercise IX-To cure pigeon toes.
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and, while he resists, push his knees as
far apart as they will go.
Exercise Outstanding with the legs
together on a smooth or oiled or waXed
floor, separate the legs as far as possi-
BILE by sliding them out to either side.
When the legs are fully separated, hold
the position for moment and then
easily regain the correct standing po-
sition.
This will be found a strenuous exer-
else for knock knees. 1t will also
strengthen many of the more important
leg muscles and tendons.
Exercise-IV-This movement, also
for knock knees, consists in gaining
the correct standing position and then,
with the feet touching, pulling the
knees as far apart as possible simply
by the power of the leg muscles.
Exercise V-Starting from the correct
standing position, clasp the hands cas-
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the foundauon must be perfect TO
obtain the best results.
Exercise I-Gain the correct standing
position. Clasp the hands at the mid
die of the back and cross the legs at
the knees, with the feet fiat on the
floor. Then rise on tiptce and, taking
care not to ffatten the feet, bend the
legs at the knees and assume a sitting
posture as far as possible (Figure ~
Hold the position until the toes ache,
then relax, and repeat every few mo-
mentS.- --4-..
The exercise can be varied and made
harder by keeping the feet fat on the
floor while trying to sit down.
This movement is extremely effica-
cious in curing knock knees.
Exercise II-For another good exer-
else for knock knees. sit down facing a
friend, put your knees between his,
which are tightly held against yours.
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my job. which makes neither money
snonu9psuoo 'InJ9Ieo e LoI spu9ILJ Lou
writer. Sidney Herbert.
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YOU don't feel any prejudice to-
wards a man simply because OF his tint,
do your" 1T depends on how it was
acquired Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

sit on the edge Of a chair. and see that
the knees are together and the feet,
both heels and toes, are touching each
other. Then, keeping the knees and
the heels in these positions, alternate
ly move sidewise the toes of one foot
from those of the other as far as pos
sible. Keep both feet fiat on the floor,
and center all your thoughts and en-
ergy In the effort to get the moving
foot at right angles with the other.
Exercise X-While sitting, hold out
the right Cor left) leg at full length
and energetically turn the foot in and
up toward the inside of leg. +t
This movement remedies fiat feet by
Strengthening the muscles of the in
step and thus raising 1t. To aid any
exercise for fiat feet. he who possesses
them must always try to walk on the
outside of the foot. tt.ft N@
Exercise XI-For a general up
building exercise for legs of any sort,
lie down on the floor on the stomach.
and after placing a medicine ball or
ottoman on the outstretched legs at
the clasped knees, rest the forearms
on the floor. with the elbows in YER
teal line with the shoulders. Then.
keeping the legs together, raise the
lower and press them hard against the
ball, which is thus squeezed between
the upper and lower legs Figure ~
Hold the position until the legs begin
to ache, then relax, and repeat in a
few moments.
This movement will not fail to make
scrawny and Ill shaped legs take on
flesh and become normal in proper
tions.
@-~%~&%%%~%-%&~-<-
In the front left hand corner is the
safe, with its genius, "the Eagle Bird
| against the right-hand wall at the rear
| is a large sideboard, covered with eat
ables and liquors, and the remainder
of the room is occupied by three rou-
let and one faro table. Two of the for
mer are double and one single, the lat
ter having the green baize cloth d.
vided off into squares and numbers,
only on one side of the wheel.
Regarding the professional gamblers
themselves, there is little to distin-
guish them from the ordinary habitue
of the Tenderloin, whose tastes incline
to be sporty. AS a general thing
professional gam ler is clean shaver
and wears considerable jewelry, al
though the gambler of the comic pa
pers. with a diamond headlight in his
shirt front, is an extinct type, at least
in New York. They are almost inva-
riably superstitious on the subject Of
luck. AS they make money easily, so
do they spend it freely. A middle-aged
gambler who has saved enough to en-
able him to retire. from the business Is
a rare exception. Broken-down speci-
ments of this class are as thick as
A..
most marked characteristic common to
them all is their contempt for the great
public upon whom they prey and whom
they generally refer to as suckers"
-es
YOU don't feel any prejudice to-
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the foundation must be perfect to
obtain the best results.
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and, while he resists, push his knees as
far apart as they will go. -.-..
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-08

This movement will not fail to make
scrawny and Ill shaped legs take on
flesh and become normal in proper
tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27

* said that the value of these pro-
visions viii depend upon the energy
with which they are enforced, it may
be answered that the same thing *
true Of any legislation. If it Is said
that the three measures, taken to-
gcthcr. do not furnish a means for
smashing" the trusts, it may be ad-
mitted that they do not; but then, all
combinations of capital do not deserve
10 be smashed.
On the whole, all who regard these
measures dispassionately will admit
that they mark a distinct advance In
antitrust legislation, and furnish use-
fui Instruments for curbing trust ex-
ccSSeS.
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The jackson Papers.
Not Often That HeirloOms of Value Are /
Given to Public Institutions


Given to Public Institutions.
We printed on Tuesday last a letter
written by the children of Montgom-
cry Blair, Postmaster General in Lin
coins Cabinet, to the Librarian of
Congress, which places the Library in
possession Of an unusually interesting
and valuable collection Of manu-
scripts. They are letters written to
and from General Jackson, muster
rolls, military reports, and other mem
Oranda covering a period beginning in
the early years of the last century and
ending in 1916, the year of Jaekson's
death 1t Is a collection, we need
hardly say, which to the future stu
dent of that period in our country's
history will prove of inestimable
value.
n gift SO important, made without
ostentation by a family like that of
the lare Montgomery Blair, and which
for more than half n century has been
closely identified with all the interests
of Washington, is deserving of some
thing more than mere passing com
ment
Ii has become the fashion to look
upon the gifts of large sums of money
for educational and charitable pur-
poses as a matter Of course, and. ex-
cept in instances where the amount
contributed is unusually large, they
attract little or no attention. Even
the munifcent foundations of a Car
negie or a Rockefeller no longer are
thought TO merit more than ian entry
10 complete the record" And as for
the art collections-ev everything he
does seems TO be done on a large scale
which J. Pierpont Morgan has at
times purchased and given away zen
bloc" they seem to go unnoticed alto
gether.
II IS not often, however, that family
heirlooms, and among such the Jack
son papers may fairly be classed, find
their way into public institutions
When they do, it is fitting that those
who part with them should feel that
the gift IS appreciated, not so much
for its intrinsic value, as for tie spirit
IN which it is proffered. Of this APP
probation the children of Moutgom-
cry Blair may feel assured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
A Popular British Diplomat.


To few foreign diplomats has it ever
been given 10 win for themselves such
position in Viennese society and in he
Austrian great world. as Ralph Nil
baEke. who. while filling the post OF first
secretary OF the British embassy. held
the rank OF minister pIenipotentiary.
and who succumbed the other day. very
suddenly TO heart disease. at Vienna.
Save for a brief spell at Pelxin and at
Coburg, he had spent his entire dipIo-
matte career. extending over a period
Of thirty years. in Austria Hungary, and
was regarded by the Austrian aristoc-
racy as one OF themselves
Indeed, even with the reigning family
he occupied an altogether unique po-
sition. was the most intimate friend and.
il many respects. the mentor OF the
Emperor's younger brother, Archduke
Louis Victor. whom he helped out OF
many a difficulty, and who trusted him
in the most absolute manner. In fact,
the very first person 10 call AT Mil
banke's house when his sudden death be-
came known was the Archduke Louis
Victor in person. who. with every sign
Of profound grief. laid wreath at the
ing the inscription. ITO my never-to-be-
forgotten and faithful friend"
MiIbanke was the second son Of Sir
John Mileanke. for many years British
minister at The Hague and in Bavaria,
and his funeral at the embassy was at
tended not only by representatives Of
all the leading houses OF the nobility.
but also by the Duke of Cumberland
and the Archduke Louis Victor in per-
son. While foreign diplomats are al
ways courteously and Hospitality treated
al Vienna, very few. indeed. ever sue
coed in penetrating the inner circle OF
the Austrian great world 10 the extent
Of being regarded as members thereof
Milbanke was one of these exceedingly
rare exceptions. and his death is
great loss. not only 10 Austrian society,
but also 10 his own country.
MARQUIsE Or FONTENok.
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Herbert Bowen.
His Position as Our Representative and
Castro's Agent

Mr. Bowen, in his dual part Of a
diplomatic representative of the
United States and the paid agent of
President Castro and combination
of English and German merchants do
ing business IN Caracas, is a figure
sufficiently novel 10 merit little more
than mere passing notice
If Mr.. Bowen were a private citi-
zen, holding a brief from the Vene-
zuelan government for the settlement
of It's creditors claims, we could not
possibly find any fault with him.
When, as a diplomatic officer of the
United States, however. he uses his
position for the dissemination Of
biase1 statements and gives ont to the
public press what he conceivcs to be
facts, or suppresses others in order To
create prejudice against friendly gov
ernments by a partial lifting Of the
veil, or by innuendo seeks To direct
public opinion into certain channels.
his usefulness as a representative OF
our Government, in our opinion.
ceases.
Throughout the Venezuelan Difficult
" Mr.. Bowen has acted not the part
Of a peacemaker, but that of a hired
bully. Safely intrenehed behind the
prestige Of the United States, he has
thrown stones at every pasScr-by.
while artfully lashing public senti-
ment into fury over what has ap-
pearcd to us nothing more serious
than a tempest IN a teapot
No man can serve two masters. Mr..
Bowen ought to be compelled 10
choose between Venezuela and this
country. As the attorney for the
Castro government. we repeat. no one
can find fault with him. No one. Ger
tainly, die with William l.. Scruggs
VIXEN he brought about the interposi-
ton of the Cleveland Administration
IN the boundary dispute with Great
Britain. But Mr. ScrIges had ceased
long before 20 be the representative
of our country in Venezuela. And de
cency seems 10 require that Mr.. Bow
on should follow similar course.
We desire to be at peace with all
The world. We do not want war. We
loathe it, and we look with contempt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
An Unhappy Princess.

An Unhappy Princess.
Duke Ernest Gunther of Schleswig
Holstein and his young wife. Duchess
Dorothea. have just paid their .irst visit
10 the latter's mother, Princess Philip
of Sake Coburn, at DR.. Persons sani-
tarium in the suburbs OF Dresden. The
duchess had not seen her mother. who
is the eldest daughter of the Kins OF the
BeIgians. since her marriage FIVE years
ago. Indeed. the separation has been
OF a still longer duration. since the in
terment % Princess Louise in an in
sane asylum took place already eighteen
months or two years previous to the
wedding.
. The visit OF the duke and duchess TO
the princess lasted several hours. and
after it was over the princess drove
back with her daughter and her son-in-
law TO the railroad station. where she
tool, leave OF them in the most affection
ate manner.
This episode. which has created no
end Of talk at the various courts of the
old World. indicates in the first place
that Princess Philip is in a far better
state OF health, mentally speaking, than
has been asserted And then, TOO, il is
significant that this meeting of the duke
and duchess with the latter's mother
should follow so closely on the sensa-
tional and scathing denuneiation OF
Prince Philip in the Hungarian parlIa-
ment. where several OF the members as
sailed his private life, especially his
former treatment of his wife. with so
many proofs in support Of their asser-
tions as to carry conviction in the minds
OF those present
So far Prince Philip has taken 10
steps 10 defend himself from these at
tacks in parliament on his honor and
upon his private character. especially
with regard 20 those denunciations
which relate 10 his acquaintance with
the late Baron Hirsch. and as things
cannot be allowed 70 rest as thew are.
in view OF the rank OF the prince in the
Austrian army. Il is BY no means impos-
sible that this most unpopular of princes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
James II Sent to Exile.

James II Sent to Exile.
II is evident that King Edward has
not inherited the cult of the late Queen
Victoria for the Stuarts For be has
just given orders for the transfer OF the
famous statue of King James II from
Whitehall 70 the obscurity OF Hampton
CouTt-that is TO say. 10 the raVorite
retreat OF the very monarch who de-
prived him of his throne and assembled
II in his stead. after driving him into
exile
Aside from any sentimental considera-
tions OF his character. exception may
be taken to King Edwards action on
artistic grounds. The bronze efigy OF
King James II. which since 1856 has hg-
ured at whitehall. is a masterpiece OF
Griniing Gibbons. and is universally ac-
knOwledged by experts to be not only
the finest piece of statuary in London.
but moreover the only one in the me-
ToPOlis that would bear a critical ar
tistic inspection. Added to this. il is a
marvelously good likeness Of the King.
The pretext for its transfer to the
Hampton Court Palace is the transfer
nation to which whitehall is being sub
jected in connection with the erection OF
the new government buildings. But il
would have been just as easy to find
suitable site for il at Whitehall. or in
the immediate neighborhood. as for the
statue Of King James father. Charles l.
King Charles equestrian statue has a
strange story After the execution OF
the Inflated monarch IL was removed
from its pedestal by order OF CromwelI's
parliament. anu sold to a metal dealer.
who Immediately proceeded 70 do an i'm
mense trade in bronze handles for
knives and forks. etc. prOfessedly from
the metal OF the statue. which were
bought by royalists as hallOwed memoir
ials. and by the rouudheads as trium-
plant proof OF the downfall of tyranny.
on the restoration. however. of King
Charles II. the willy metal dealer pro-
ceeded TO dig Up from his backyard In
a perfectly intact condition the statue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
After Guffey's Scalp.


The Democrats of Pennsylvania. or at
least some of them. are attempting to
devise a plan whereby the Hon. James
NJ. Gufrey may be deposed as the party's
leader in the Keystone State. Colonel
Guneys particular offense at this time
lies in the fact that he refused TO give
his aid and support to the Hon William
B. Hayes. in the recent msyoralty cam
paign in Pittsburg
While the Office is not known as mayor
under the operations of Mr.. Quay's rip
per- bill. but is termed recorder" the
functions are substantially the same.
Mr.. Hays was the citizens candidate for
recorder. and received the Endorsement
of the Democrats. Colonel Guffey and a
few Of his friends excepted
As there is no opportunity for the
Democrats to elect even a constable in
Pittsburg. acting Independently, they
joined forces with the "Cits" and sue
ceeded in sweeping Mr. Hays into the
recorders Office, much TO the surprise
and not a little to the disgust of Colonel
Guffey-
Despite his refusal to support the
"Cits" ticket, the colonel declares
that he is able 10 read his title clear to
Democracy. because Recorder Hays is
now and always has been a Republican.
the only difference between him and the
regular candidate for recorder being that
nc does not affiliate on local matters
with the organization OF his party.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
THE FIELD OF POLTTICS-GOSSIP, VIEWS, AND INCIDENTS.
Pe M GyIh yManyFg n IN tnoeF NeCapHhe
read he M wds Iowa.

when the State committee will meet TO
select a chairman.
II the anti-Guffey forces are successful
they VIII then go forth in real earnest
for Colonel Guney's scalp. and attempt to
depose him as national Democratic COM
mitteeman from Pennsylvania and have
Mr.. Pagan selected in his stead when the
delegates to the next national conven-
tion are chosen. Colonel Guffey's hold
upon the remnant OF Democracy in
Pennsylvania is well established. how
ever, and there is little serious danger
that he will be obliged 10 walk the
plank
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27

lions to lead. This little clique sur
rounds the mayor and is waging the
present battle for his denomination. 1t
is this that has brought about the
struggle in which five candidates are
IN the field. with the likelihood that
another will be announced ia a day or
two.
This one is under cover The dark
horse is being groomed by the German
and Rasin machine. Just who he might
be it is hard to say; but not near as diff
icult as the efforts OF the Democracy
to get a representative citizen to wage
the fight against the present head OF
the city government. who, no matter
what may be said OF him by the rival
factions. has made an excellent chief
executive, given an honest admlnistra-
ton and saved the city millions OF
dollars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
Anti Trust Law Progress.
Advances Made by Congress Toward
CuEbing Combinations.

CaEbing Combinations.
There is a disposition in some quar-
ters to scof at the antitrust legisla-
ton Of the present session as ineffec-
tive and farcical. The fact that crit
ieism comes mostly from newspapers
which predicted at the opening of the
session that nothing whatever would
be done somewhat diminishes its
weight. These prophets of made
quacy naturally wish to vindicate
their wisdom, so far as they can.
Let Us see what Congress has done.
in the first place it has given to anti
trust cases the right Of way in the
courts, and it has appropriated money
to make their prosecution more
prompt and vigorous.
Next, it has passed the Ell1ins bill
against rebates, which re-enforces the
provisions of the interstate commerce
act, and makes its prohibition Of dis
eliminating rates by common carriers
more effective by putting the culpa-
bility for such offenses upon the re-
cipient Of rebates as well as upon the
giver Of them.
Thirdly, II has incorporated into the
bill creating the new Department Of
Commerce and Labor provisions
which create a Bureau<f Corpora
tiong The head Of this bureau is
given large authority for procuring
for the information Of the President
and as a basis for recommendations
by him 10 Congress all needed facts
regarding the operations Of corpora
tions other than common carriers
which engage II. interstate and for
eign commerce. Under this section of
the act the chief Of the bureau is en-
powered 20 subpoena and compel the
attendance and testimony OF witnesses
and the production Of documentary
evidence and 10 administer oaths.
Summed up IN n sentence. this anti
trust program contemplates the ex-
pediting Of eases against the trusts.
the prevention Of unjust discrimina-
tons, and turning Of the light upon
the operations of corporations. If II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
Candidates Plentiful.

Baltimore, that once knew only ring
domination, is now in the throes OF po-
ltical scramble that would make even Il
thirty-thlrd degree reformer feel that af
ter all life was worth the living and
The people TO be trusted.
The prize Is the mayoraity nomination
The Office. which success at the general
election brings is good for four years,
anC the powers placed in the mayors
hand make the latter practically a
dictator. It is now held by
Thomas G. Hayes. a Democrat not
allied with the organization, and who
went into office as the first charter may
or. He succeeded William T. Master.
the second Republican to hold the honor
since the civil war.
Ever since the overthrow of the Demo-
cratic machine in 1895 there has been
merry mix-up in Baltimore politics. The
Republicans have quarreled times with
out number each factioDal boss wanting
10 be a leader II is this more than
anything else that caused the party 10
lose its grip on the State.
The Democracy controlled by Boss"
Rasin has been opposed by capable
leaders within who refused TO lend
helping hand unless they were gusran-
teed returns. These have not been
forthcoming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-27
In a Bad TangIe.


When Democracy's tangIe Is straight
ened out one hnds lined up for the battle
OF the primaries Mayor Hayes. supported
by the municipal oficeholders: Francis
f. Jewell always a candidate). sup
ported by following OF his own. nOvices
in the game OF politics; Gen. Ferdinand
C. Latrobe. seven times mayor OF the
city aided by those who have received
past favors and organization leaders
tired of waiting for the machine to in
troduce it's candidate.
Unless the organization comes 70 the
aid OF either YeweIl or Latrobe their
chance OF winning from Hayes will be
small. The mayor has an immense fol-
lowing among the independent Demo-
Gratis. and they are certain to turn out
for the first time in years and lend him
their support
Should the organization make good its
boast that Il will soon put a candidate
in the field. then all will be changed. and
Mr.. Hayes viii have cause to lie awake
nights dreaming OF his chances. In the
meanwhile the politicians are taking
sides, and the organization must soon
act to save itself
The Republicans have never before had
such a promising fight on their hands
The machine. which presents as it's can