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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Todau's Elections.
The Country Is Safe Whatever the Re-
suit May Sc.

suit May Be.
The political fortunes of two or
three statesmen may be made or un-
made as a result of the contest at the
polls today in as many States. but
aside from this fact there is no great
issue ar stake which should interest
the country at large in the outcome of
the elections.
The issues which have been present
ed ana discussed are for the most part
local, affecting the administration of
affairs il many States. No great
question of public policy is anywhere
involved, the decision upon which will
have any material bearing upon the
remainder Of the country. For this
reason, too, the success or failure of
either party in any State should not
be taken as indicative OF a trend of
sentiment one wy or the other so as
to have any influence upon the great
national campaign Of next year. The
issues Of the Presidential campaign
will be quite different from those
which have been presented and con-
sidered in the canvass which closes to-
cay; they have not even been formu-
lated in this contest; they will come
forward with that campaign. So II
makes little difference which party is
successful in today's battla of the bal
lots. The country is at least safe for
another year.
There is no candidate of the two
great parties standing for Office today.
81 far as we are aware, who Is not
personally honest and capable Of I'd
ministering the Office for which 10 is
an asrirant. Today's contest is large
~ enc Of personalities, rather than Is
sues No great harm can come to the
country IL ease Of the success or dc
feat of either party, and even Senator
Hanna, despite his dire predictions of
disaster, knows that chaos will not
ensue should the unexpected happen
in Ohio.
As for New York, where the indica-
tons seem to point to a victory for
Tammany against the reform forces
II must b. apparent that the success
Of Tamn'any cannot come except by
consent and with the approval of q
majority of the voters, and ip any
given community il is not fair TO as
sumo that a majority of the popula-
ton Is detased, degenerate, and I'M
moral. So, whichever party is VIC
ferrous today, there is no cause fo1
uneasiness, for apprehension Of dan
ger, for prediction of disaster, or ces-
sation Of prosperity. No matter who
WINS, within a few days we VIII have
forgotten all about the things which
have disturbed us for the past SIX OF
eight weeks and be content to pursue
the even tenor Of our respective ways
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Tie Peoples Forum.
Propressinc Raclkwards.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
I returned to Washington last week after an
abseroe Of four years, and was surprised to find
such a change in the condition Of Pennsylvania
Avenue. When l lef. here it was the cleanest
street in the United States. Now it is anything
but clean. has there been a change in the
street cleaning methods. or is it due to some
thing else? Washington is a progressive city.
and as such is known all over the country. but
It certainly has progressed backward within four
years IN the matter Of street cleaning.
H. o. NJ.
Wssbipstor Dot q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Alcorn's Heart Sinks.

This is a part of the letter which the
Hon. William A. Alcorn, jr., Republican
from principle and patriot. writes 10 his
friend concerning the President;
when see such a man as Mr. Roose-
velt in the executive chair at Washing
ton. doing. It seems 10 me. all ne can 70
bring shame and humiliation. not only
upon the people OF Mississippi and the
nation, but upon the South ana the
nation. my hear sinks
1T IS unnecessary for me TO onumerate
the many things he Is constantly doing
TO fan the flame of discord, disorder.
sectionaIism. and party disintegration'
for. as a public and party man. you
should be familiar with them, and should
be the last man in the world to ask
him for a favor.
When our lamented and much loved
Mckinley was President, the white peo-
pie and the negroes got along peace
ably. and on the very best of terms. and
there was no race prejudice or other
things that caused strife or trouble, and
had he lived the party in the South
would have grown and prospered, ana
all would have. been well. He would
have Repubncanized the South
aside from his stupidity and studied
contempt for the people and the Re
pubIieans of this State, manifested as
have indicated. he has done so man"
things that stamp him wholly unfit Tor
the Office he occupies that 1 will not
compromise my self-respect by asking
him for anything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

less duffer because one does not know
all the scientific terms and usages ?
The old-fashioned idea of a game was
that it was played with hilarity and
pleasure; the modern notion seems
to imply knit brows and controversy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
see that there is discussion as to the disposal
of garbage in this city 1t seems rather curious
that the city should be paying money to destroy
this refuse, while farmers in the neighborbood
are paying money for fertilizer. I have read
that in Berlin and some other European cities
this waste matter is used 70 enrich areas Of
farming land just outside the city. What is the
reason that we cannot have some such arrange
ment here? An EX-FARBIER.
Washington Oct 60
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

"oh,' said the late caller, IF they're all
asleep dent disturb them"
Faith, the masther's not all aslape." re-
piled Bridget. ''His nese must be awake, iudg-
in from the noise it's maxim philadelphia
Public Ledger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
The Devil Wagon"

The big racing automobile was fairly flying.
FIFTY miles an hour" yelled the wild chauf-
feur. "Are you brave9"
eyes, / iusc full Of grit" replied the
pretty girl as she swallowed another pint of
dllst-Chicago News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Easy.

In the temporary absence Of the beauty edi-
tor. this question was handed by mistake to
the sporting editCr:
"How shall one get rid Of superfuous hairs
on the upper lip"
That's easy" he wrote in reply. Push
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Unfortunately for the President, he
seems 70 have lost the support OF the
Mississippi Republicans. and there are
grave fears entertained that ne VIII not
be able TO carry the State when he is a
candidate to succeed himself next year.
Many persons believe that there are no
Republicans IN Mississippi. but that is a
mistake: there are Republicans in The
old rock-ribbed Democratic State o.
Mississippi. and with the exception OF
few who are cffice-seekers every last
one Of them is an ofaeeholder. The Re-
publican party IN Mississippi. It appears.
is largely composed Of the Hon. VIZ
liam A Acorn. Jr-. member OF the
State executive committee. who. accord
ing TO his own published statement. IS a
Republican from principle and a pa
triot" who would suffer anything TO
contribute 10 the glory Of his party
his State and his country. You don't
find many such men. not IN these days.
but such is the Mississippi Republican.
and such unquestionably is the Hon.
William A. Alcorn. IT. But the Hon.
William A AlcOrn. jr., Republican and
patriot from principle, is much angered
at the President. What Office he failed
to get is not stated, but he IS so dis
pleased with the President that he VIII
not write him a letter indOrsing the ap-
plfcation Of a friend who desires TO
show his devotion to party and principle
by holding the postoface AT Meridian,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Ic is important TO remember that a
r.litical victory in New York does not
Ir)ve the essential righteousness Of
either side. only that the winning or
Plantation knows how TO play politics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
cailg Calendar OF American History
November q.

NONemReI 3
l1SS-Thomas Mifiin, OF Pennsylvania,
elected president Of the Continental
Congress.
liSS-Continental army disbanded, a
small force remaining at West
Point.
lSs5-U. 5. Grant elected President of
the United States
1es5-McCreary Chinese exclusion bill
as amended by Geary, having pass
ed both houses, was approved by
the President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Her Luck.

They say Miss scaddsleigh's duke is young.
handsome. and clever
Dear me- That girl always lid have such
luck Wen be hearing that he loves her next"
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

There is one candidate in New York
who is not worrying tonight over the
election. The Hon. Dennis O'Brien is
the nominee Of both parties for judge
Of the court OF appeals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Mysterious Case.

He carried safe inside his watch
picture Of his sweetheart's face.
''HaW cried the thief who held him up,
There is a woman in the case"'
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Philadelphia paper has started a
discussion about the most satisfactory
short poem in literature. One which
has brought comfort to thousands Of
perplexed souls Is Thirty Days Hath
September"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

For the first time in his life. it is
said. the President today voted for
Democrat. but. then. the President is
young and there are other elections to
be held
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

5f.r- -, taat goats seemed TO prefer
RE Iavgry poster to any others. up in
g 2 m. g no proof that anything be-
fias goat can swallow him without
Iuc tsestion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

England has club for women called
the Stay at Home Society. 1t would be
perfectly safe to wager that the men
approve Of this organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

A story OF John d. Long now floating
ground the New York papers presents
az Oh lady of his native town as ex-
claiming. 'aDrat it, The shadow on
ne toy is that nobody in bingham.
~ rises that particular form OF OBJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Very Mean.

What is mean temperature, pop7''
"a mean temperature, my son, s one which
stands still when you want it 30 go up or
down. "-Yonkers Statesman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Mr.. Devery says that silk socks do
not always mean that a man has no
corns on his moral nature. We should
hope not corns are caused by hard
work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

The Chicago News" says. Never
ask a man how he likes married life in
his wife's presence" Married life un-
hampered by the presence of a wife
would be somewhat queer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

.ss ~ysre held in the boroughs
. ,oH yesterdny. and soon we shall
sher or not the British lion
owed 20 cross London Bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

The inside of the Capitol has been
painted yellow, but that should not be
allowed to influence the doings Of Con-
eress
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Lucky.

Il hear dat two mo banks dcle busted"
my, myl How lucky We Is !, ct never have
dollar ter put in oneP'-Atianta Constitution
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Today IS the dav on which the Buck
eye is expected n give the Hon. Tom
L. Johnson a black eve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

lie voters of New York are having
about as hard a tussle with the public
servant problem as their wives have
with the private servant problem. and
it ought TO make them more synpa-
thetlc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Bubbles.

After the ball-a Glove.
questionable procseding-the sweat box.
Not always rich-the cream Of society.
With some people losing their temper is ali
the rage
Wonder if yardstick ever has ccld feet.
30 doubt Darwin had seen some Halloween
monkey shines.
1t Is always good etiquette for cigar to
wear wrapper.
It's easier to tell string Of lies than to
bring home string Of hsh-
People who are god only for what there
Is in it are really goOt for nothing.
The milliner also mixes up mes that goes
TO the head.
The florist with several pretty daughters may
not keep his buds in the greenhouse.
A pretty face goes a good ways when a
eOmely girl travels from New York TO San
Francisco.
PeePle who think only Of themselves do not
have = deh to think about
Rival photographers seldom take" with each
other.
The roof painter is not often reprimanded
for OVERRIDING It.
A man may like "a straight tip on the
derby" but woman doesn't want a straight
tip on her hat.
A girl viii try all sorts Of tricks
On Halloween, you know,
In hopes the one she is to wed
In some way they viii show.
But a man, he has no use for them; 1.
They are not in his line.
he can learn his fate in sureT way,
If he only has the courage 70 say
To the girl he wants, BE minei''
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
In a Lighter Vein.


The melancholy days have come,
When the poetiaer's joke
Reminds Us that our overcoat
Must be taken out Of soak.
New Orleans Tines Democrat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

# mans speech really expressed his
character, some men would go around
saying "Bow-wow."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Thin women never mean to stay that way al
ways
A certain kind of female win blush to hear
that the baby was spanked.
man is about as big fellow to his mother
IS he is little to his daughter.
A woman can afford 70 give her husband more
presents than he can her because she charges
them ali 20 him.
When q man is sticking the furnace in his own
cellar. the boarding house Of his bachelor days
seems like sweet dream Of happiness.
New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

II you wish to Know all about it come
down town tonight and watch The
Times bulletins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03

Thin women never mean to stay that way al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-03
Tie City's Garbage.

Washinrton. %. 3l.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-11
A PROTEST AGAINST LIBERTY

A New Cork lady protests vehement
~ TO the city fathers against preaching
IN the streets OF New York mainly on
the ground that New Workers. are not
heather, II seems that some time ago
petition was presented TO the Board
by Alderman Parsons for an ordinance
giving greater liberty TO religious So
ciolies In the matter OF street preach
Ing. The petition was endorsed b, no
less than 500 clergymen But the lady
referred 70 differs with them all. In a
letter TO the aldermen she says In part:
as a citizen living in New York.
protest against II, we are no heathens.
this is an intelligent country, people
are not half as bad as those who preach
reform
I'VE have tolerated their nusances
and nonsense long enough, aud | shall
do my utmost 10 stop such further fan.
atheism Of religious ceremonies on
streets by s0-called religious societies.
Who have become obnoxious 10 us and
foreign countries. for true religion Is
more dignihed and commands more re-
snect from all. and would impress hear
ers with pure religious principles only
the weak minded and hanuclnated can
be captiVated by such strange doctrines
as are emphasized on our streets Of
New York and forced upon the public
by your liberation. ] have a petition
prepared IN opposition 10 that Chris.
tianity destroying ordinance. and pray
that your venerable body OF men win
not rule much longer over city whose
Inhabitants are made out 70 be hea-
thens Consider and spare us from the
humiliation and nuisance Of adopting
such AN act aud stop an such further
street preaching. eNtOrting money from
people disturbing our peace in streets
and In our houses with sick and dying
people We have enough reace dis
turhing conditions around us without
eyangellzlng hypocrisy. and smfring
and assailins the people"
She closes her protest with this re-
markable explanation;
This in hope you may not waste
your time IN taking up that destruc-
tive ordinance OF Mormonism. Very re-
specifically MRS MoOREHoUsE"
Does this explain why she Is so OPP.
posed to open ain preaching? Does she
fear that Mormonism" proclaimed
openly viii obtain hearing, and a fol.
loeing2 And does Il seem right to her
20 curtail the liberty OF an, in order TO
"get at ont7 II so she does no, 80
far enough. Street preaching Is only
q sM&l part OF religious propaganda.
w iorder 10 gain her object Il would
b. necessary for her TO induce the
American people 10 renonnce lis man
hood and return TO the tutelage Of The
world. II would be necessary to pre-
scribe What to believe, how and when
to worship. and TO XII everyone who
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-11
RECENT CALAMlTiEs.

Reports that have reached this city
concerning foods and tidal waves at the
Society Islands, where there are some
of our missionaries engaged IN preach
Ing the Gospel, and training the ma.
tiyes In the English language and civil
lied customs, have caused much anx-
iety to their friends by courtesy OF Ell
der George Reynolds Of the First Coun-
eli OF Seventies we are able to publish
the following extract from letter from
President Edward 8. Hall of the Society
Islands Mission, dated Papsete July 25:
"0n June % heavy wind started 10
blow In the Tuamotu group OF Islands
and lasted fiye days. II did great dam
age TO many Of the Islands. The Islands
OF Miau, Haukura and Mauihi are re-
ported entirely flooded, houses washed
away, and the cocoanut trees destroyed.
"As yet no loss Of life has been re-
ported. A letter Just received from Ell
der Sheffield says the lower part OF
Takaroa 'Nas Hooded with one and
half feet OF water. The steamer that
carries the mail to the other islands
was badly damaged. and It Is feared
that some Of the schooners have been
lost
This news Is reliable and will serve
to.allay any fears that may have been
entertained concerning the Elders and
Saints on those Islands, The heaying
Of the seas beyond their bounds, or
tidal waves as they are commonly
called, IL one Of the calamities OF the
last days which, with other signs" are
10 precede the second advent. They
are coming with such frequency tina,
they excite little comment, but they are
nevertheless precursors of the great
judgments" that are to be poured
out on the earth. in fulflment OF the
sayings OF the Savior and of the
Prophets
or course, the Islands mentioned
above. With others, are naturally ex-
posed to foundations. and such calaml-
ties would not alone cause great sur
prise Taken In association with other
catastrophes OF such frequent occur
renee they are sufficiently remarkable
to attract the attention of believers IN
the ancient scriptures and In modern
revelations, and to emphasize the warn.
Ing. BE ye also ready"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-11
GOOD PROSPECTS.

The letting OF the contract for con-
etructing the San Pedro road from CAL
ientes TO the southwest Is evidence
that the promises, made by the projec-
tors OF the line, to connect this city d.
rectly with Los Angeles Will be fulfilled.
Elghty-lve miles OF roadbed is a big
job, and the cost Is placed approx
malely at two million dollars. The
Utah Construction company has Sc
cured the contract. and will go at the
work promptly and complete It as soon
as possible. That VIII make big stride
towards the object In view. II will be
pleasant TO hear OF foad-buildlng from
the terminus at the other end Of the
line. and of the nip-and-tuck efforts
that will follow TO race for the great.
est number OF miles IN given period
20 make the connection. The road can-
not be completed too quickly for Salt
Lake. We want to visit our friends In
los Angeles and have them come to see
US, and the prospect for the union
grows brighter all the time. Go ahead
with the good work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-11

prudence In this country, Is doubtless
one cause for the popular uprislngs
that bring the United states into re-
proach among civilized nations.
Persons undoubtedly guilty of the
most heinous offences, manage TO keep
their cases lingering along for months
and years before Justice oyertakes
them, and sometimes to eyaGe It alto
gether, by the cunning of lawyers and
the numerous loopholes In rules OF le-
cal procedure. We necd not 20 out
side of this state for instances OF these
delays. ON this point President Roose-
Welt says;
"Mcn who have been guilty Of a crime
like rape on murder should be visited
With swift and certain punishment, and
the Just effort made by the courts 10
protect them In tAair rights should
under no circumstances be perverted
into permitting any mere technleality
10 avert or delay their punishment. The
suhsumtlal rights OF the prisoners to q
falls trial must OF course be guaranteed,
as you have so justly insisted That
they should be made subject to ihis
guarantee, the law must work swiftly
and surely, and ali the agents Of the
Law should realize the wrong they do
when they permit Justice to be delayed
or thwarted for technical or insufficient
reasons. We must show that the law
II adequate to deal with crime by free
ing It from every ycstlge OF technical
ity and delay
Iynching is wrong under all circum-
stances but we believe Il would be less
frequent, and In time would be discon-
tinued. u the law was sufficiently Sc
we're against the crimes above mem
toned, and there was full assurance
that II would be carried into effect
without those continued postponements,
and quibbling evasions, and nimsy ex-
cuses which show up the jurisprudence
Of this country In such unenyiable
contrast to the certainty and speed Of
the execution Of justice In the courts
OF the old World
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-11

does not believe and worship accord
ing to government standards, The
spirit that would protest against street
preaching in this country liz the spirit
that influenced the people Of former
ages to deeds Of intolerance and vlo-
lence.
We 40 not suppose the authorities OF
New York city viii do anything but
smile at the objections of the lady who
exhibits quite as much fanaticism In
her way. as do the preachers against
whom she complains. Why preaching
In the streets any more than In build
ings proclaims the hearers to be hea.
thens,' does not appear In her remarks,
And no one Is compelled TO stop and
listen in the street any more than 20 80
into a church. and unless obstruction
is caused thereby, there Is no good
reason why street preaching should be
forbidden.