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The Washington times., 1903-09-24
The Drift of Public Opinion

Nashville Banner: District Attorney jerome
has become a disturbing element in the Fusion
camp in New York city by his opposition 10 the
denomination Of Mr.. Low. As late as August
Mr. Jerome pronounced the Low adninistra-
t;on as the best the city ever had. but now he
says ii is too weak 10 receive successful sup
port
Atlanta Journal: Ohio Republicans doubtless
regard Tom johnson as the September oyster
in the political soup NJ. Bryan Is not It BE-
cause he fails 10 display the main Characteristic
Of the oyster.
PHILADELPHIA Record: 1t Is all very well 70
try 70 open up trade with Abyssinia BY sending
commercial commissioner 70 make treaty
with King Aenelik, but it seems bit inc0n-
sistent 10 reach out for trade in Africa st the
time We discourage trade with our ATneri-
can neishhors-
New York World: Since the object Of war
ships is 10 carry guns that viii fire shots that
win hit the enemy. the recent Improvement in
naval Workmanship is probably equivalent
to doubling the number OF our vessels. That IS
the cheapest form Of naval increase find
Springfield Republican; The cry for Payne's
Withdrawal from the Cabinet begins 10 remind
one OF the national moderation to which Secre-
taTy Algcr succumbed Republicans generally
would be relieved were he 10 retire promptly
Birmingham Ledger: There is 8 race trouble
in Nevada between the whites and Chinese The
Republicans are not growing hysterieal over il,
however Even the President is silent. There IS
no black man in the trouble.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Civil Engineers in the NaVu.
Their Rank Is Not Commensurate With
the Service Performed.
supposed

Their Rank Is Not Commensurate With
the Service Performed.
The Army and Navy Register
calls attention to what appears to be
the unjust treatment of members Of
the civil engineer corps in the navy
In the matter of rank. This staff
corps as distinguished from the
"line" was organized twenty-five
years ago, and then comprised ten Of
fcers; it now has thirty-one officers,
which number will shortly be In
creased TO thirty-four. Yet there has
never been a readjustment of rank in
this long period.
As at present constituted there are
in the corps only two captains, two
commanders, two lieutenant COM
nanders, and four heutenants. All
of the remaining officers are junior
heutenants. The civil engineer corps
Is the only one IN the service which
has, in the full grade, rank lower than
Lieutenant.
There appears to be no reason for
this lack of recognition Of the officers
of the engineer corps other than un /,
Intentional neglect. Certainly the
members Of the corps are as intelli-
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Bryan Has a Way.

Mr.. Bryan has discovered new way
to carry an election. He has written 4
letter about the campaign In Indiana. In
which he says that the only way to
carry the State is to conduct a ''penni-
less campaign that will appeal to the
conscience and patriotism OF the peo-
rle." He probably smiled when he wrote
that penniless campaign by the Dem
ocrats in Indiana would. indeed. be a
novelty. Bryan knows that there is no
chance whatever OF the Democrats
carrying that State. and he knows that
they will spend every dollar they can
get from any source. But when it is al
over Bryan can say. Il told you So" He.
is a great prophet
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Discordant Democracy.

Ex-Gov. Asa G. Bushnell OF Ohio re-
CARDS the political situation In the
Buckeye State. from Republican point
of view, as most satisfactory. My
feeling" said he. based upon informa-
tion and observation. IS that Colonel
Herrick will have a plurality as great
as. II not exceeding. that given to the
Republican ticket two years ago. Col
onel Herrick is a popular candidate. and
has entered upon a vigorous campaign
He has the confidence OF business men
and the respect of all classes. On the
other hand. the Democratic party OF
Ohio is rent by discord within its ranks
The rough riding that Tom Johnson did
at Columbus, in denying the minority
any consideration, cannot fail to count
against him at the polls Ny towns
man, Mr.. Zimmerman. was so badly
treated, despite his important follow
ing. that he packed his grip and made
his way back to Springfield before the
formal proceedings of the convention
began. Such q course may correspond
with Mr.. Johnson's notion Of leadership,
but il Is scarcely the way 10 win votes
1t would seem that this exhibition OF
dictatorship would react against the
Democratic nominee and contribute TO
the size OF Colonel Herrick's plurality
The Republican organization is working
smoothly and harmoniously, and there
Is certainly no doubt that Senator Han
ma will be returned TO the upper house
of Congress. The country is prosper
Gus, the people are busy. and have a
thought that they will t1rn out and
vote the Republican ticket to emphasize
the fact that they are contented and
want no change"
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The Latest Situation.

There's growing in Bulgaria,
Along the Danube blue;
There's scowling In Roumania,
For trouble there Is due.
From Bucharest to Seryia,
From Marina 10 the sea,
From Russia 10 Rumelia,
Wen see what we shall see.
And down In Macedonia.
Across the line from Greece,
And close 10 fair Albania,
There's little show for peace.
The folks in old SalOnica,
In Monastir, as well,
Are growing very intimate
With powder, shot. and shell.
They say that from the Bosphorus
To Uskub in the west,
A fierce desire for slaughtering
Has seized each human breast.
And every true Mohammedan,
And all the rest, 'tis said,
Are bound 10 paint that area
A very vivid red.
cleveland Plain Dealsl
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Hiawatha on Poker.

Hold the fort.' said Hlawatha,
''Hold the fort, for / arm coming.
Listen, dearies, while | wsrble
On subject quite enthusing-
On the subject Of a Pastime
Which / once thought had mastered
When l hear a callow youngster
Telling all about his winnings-
Wien hear him tell Of fiushes,
Antes, pat hands. bobtaiis, iackpOts,
And the other terms and phrases
Used in poker. l am tempted
To cry out: 'Ahoy you yokel,
For the rapids are below yOu.'
Really, kids, there's nothing in it
am prejudiced ag'in' It.
Should you ask me Why this bias
/ would answer in a jiffy-
weald tell you why your uncle
Always sidesteps Straiglts and hushes-
When l was lad Of twenty
Drawing six a week for making
Bows and arrowheads and sich like,
was under the impression
That what was not aware Of
in the way Of playing poker
Wasn't really worth the knowing.
l had made some minor killing
Once. for instance, remember
Beating young Intrepid Wildcat
Out Of all his ready wampnm
And his moccasins and leggings.
AT the parties where the ladies
Butted in and drew to nothing,
] was such a Willy Willie,
And Was reckoned quite a plunger-
But, alasl one rainy evening
In the stormy month Of April.
sat in a nifty draw game
In the tent Of Lemon Seltzer-
There were several gazaboes
Drawing cards around the table,
Any one OF whom was fitted
To do stunts Of parlOr magic
With the two and fifty pasteboarts.
One, a halfbreed known as Hiram,
Dealt me four seductive aces.
Fondly beheld their glitter
As they nestled in my fingers;
] was happy, oh, SO happy
Twas a jackpOt-Hiram opened
And | thought a while, then entered,
Drew 4 single card and tried 10
Keep my slender paws from shaking.
Hiram bet a tube Of warpaint
Which saw at once and raised him
Twenty arrows. three new quivers,
And box OF sulphur matches
Hiram looked at me moment,
Then he said Again III raise you
! will bet this flask Of red eve,
All my clothes. from toe to topknot,
And my hunting knife, by ginger.'
Then, my little ones, called him,
Saying, I am sorry, Hiram!
Don't Won know, l hate 10 do it,
Hiram pulled the plunder 70 him
Heap big royal fush,' he grunted.
Then strode into the darkness
Lett the tent OF Lemon Seltzer-
STROBE into the darkness. saying:
'Gitchie Msnitou, the mighty,
Hear your little Hiawatha:
Nevermore will I play poker!'
And the owl, up in the oak tree.
Making googoo eyes and blinking
Gave a boot Of commendatiOn
AS along the pike | tOttered''
Milwaukee Sentint
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

To the Editor of The Washington Times:
Apropos OF your editorial in regard to the
failure to mention Gen. George B. McClellan's 5
name at the ceremonies at Antietam, perhaps
you didn't stop To think ne was not a Jersey
man. but native OF Philadelphia.
/ doubt at the time of the battle that be had
the Femotest idea that he would ever live in
New Jersey.
The ceremonies were incident to the dedica-
tion Of a monument to the New Jersey troops
which fell at Antietam; consequently it was not
necessary to mention soldiers from other States.
Very respectfully. r. II. ATKINSON
Washington, Sept. %.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Daily Calendar of American History.
September a..

september a.
1'so-Arnold escapes TO the British ship
Vulture.
17S9-ofhce OF Attorney General estab-
lished. United States Supreme
Court established, John Jay, New
York. Chief Justice.
1S46-Gen. Zachary Taylor captures Mon
terey. Mexico, after a three-days'
battle.
1S62-Convention held at Altoona. Pa,
approves OF emancipation procla-
nation.
iS64-General Price invades Missouri.
1S69--Financial panic in New York.
BLACK Friday results. Gold quot
ed at 1922.
1S76-Hallets Point reef, Hell Gate
blown up.
1901-Czolgosz convicted of murder of
President Mckinley.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

gent, as efficient, and as necessary to
the service as the paymasters, the
physicians, the chaplains, and the
professors at the Naval Academy,
who have been honored with higher
rank. 1t is, of course, largely a mat
ter of sentiment and professional
pride, but it would seem as if this
corps is as much entitled to share IN
distinctions which do not cost the
Government anything in money as the
other staff corps.
The compensation of the engineers
is fixed ,according to the length of
service, and does not depend upon
rank. Therefore, readjustment such
as is recommended by Rear Admiral
Endicott, so as to make lieutenant the
lowest rank in the corps, would not
cost the Government a dollar. 1t
seems unjust that officers who per-
form service as important as do mem
bers of this corps should be Obliged
tG remain until they well-nigh reach
the age of retirement, with nothing
more than the rank of Junior heuten-
ant. These officers, it must be re-
membered, were not educated at Gov
ernment expense, as are officers OF the
line, and with few exceptions they
have been required to pass rigid ex
aminations in order TO enter the serv
ice. They are naturally anxious fol
rank which is a badge Of honorable
performance of duty. The ranks
which they now hold are a source Of
humiliation to them as well as TO th'
whole body of civil engineers of TIT
country who take pride in their pro
fession and in the work Of their fel
low-engineers in the navy.
The entire matter is easy of rem
edy, for the Revised Statutes provid'
that the civil engineer corps shall
have such rank as the President ma.
fix. 1t is only necessary for the Sec
retary of the Navy to make recon
mendation to the President that Their
be a readjustment of rank in tn
corps. Doubtless it has never oc
Cured to Secretary Moody or his pre-
decessors to do so, but in view of tn
fact that these officers are justly en-
titled to the distinction of higher ran
than they now hold, it is not too lat
to take such action now.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Why She Accepted.

She-I shall have to refuse you again.
He-But this is positively the last time !
shall propose.
She-oh. well, that's different Why didn' I
you say so2-Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Why He Admires Wagner.

There's one great beauty about this Wagner
music
What's thatq''
"It's 80 blamed loud you can't hear the So
eisty people ehattsring in the bo1es.''-Cieye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Vituperation and Argument.
In Prehistoric Journalism They Were
Confused.

The sociologist might find an inter-
esting field for investigation in GER
tain phases of journalism in this
country, which may perhaps be called
survivals of the prehistoric period. 1t
Is probable that they are in some
measure the result of the widespread
acceptance of what was known as ''the
CODE" which, owing to the peculiar
conditions of civilization in the South.
survived there for some time after it
had disappeared from the North.
Thoughtful Sortherners like Will
ham CARROT Brown, whose work on
'.The Lower Goath in American His
tory" is one Of the best of its kind.
recognize the evils which this code
brought in Its train, and the fact that,
while necessary expedient in law
less time, it was entirely out of place
ir more settled conditions. The sort
of journalism in which vituperation is
substituted for argument, and the ed
itor loses sight of even the borderland
of decency, is probably one of its
products.
1t may easily be seen that under a
system in which man may say or do
anything he likes if he is quick
enough with a pistol to defend him
self from attack the bully in Journal
ism has an uncommonly good Oppor-
tunity. Not only can he say vicious
things about any unpopular person
who happens to be too weak or too
peaceable to challenge him to person
al combat, but he is free to attack
public men who are too far away and
too busy TO go cunning for him. He
is tolerated by the community, per-
haps, for much the same reason that
certain obnoxious animals are toler-
ated-because it is too much trouble
to get rid of him.
The notorious Brann, who for some
years made a reputation, such as il
was, by his "Iconoclast," was a jour
nahst Of this type, and it appears tha
the individual recently chosen as gov
ernor of Mississippi is another. Since
the passing of Brann, Vardaman is
perhaps the best example extant OF
the prehistoric type of Journalists
type which fourished before the war
and fattened on the overheated pas
sions of that period.
Most American newspaper mel
know that to throw mud at a man, OF
a mans mother, heaping upon him in
, suits of personal sort, is not the way
to prove ones self brilliant; and it i
. also generally recognized nowadayl
that even an unsavory subject can b
discussed in decent language, and tina
without mincing matters. II 1t wer
not so, Major Vardaman could hardl.
be mentioned at all in the columns O
a reputable newspaper. But, as
specimen of a small and, we mus
hope, a rapidly diminishing class, b
possesses a certain interest for tn
scientist The charitable suppositiol
is that the decent people of Mississip
p: tolerate him because they do no
want to handle him long enough Il
, put him out. If it is otherwise-if b
really has the support of the com
munity in which he dwells-all tha
can be said is that the mental am
, moral darkness of the State of Mis-
E sissippi is greater than anyone ha'
1 | supposed.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Hopeful.

They're saying you're just like all the other
members OF the house" remarked the newly
elected legislators close friend They say you
have your price"
That's a lie!" declared the new member.
II thought so.''
Yes. ] haven't got ii yet, but have hopes. "
Catholic Standard end Times.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

A generation hence some one may
dedicate monument on San Juan Hiis
and neglect to mention the name OF the
hero" of that day just as the President
forgot" to mention the name OF Nc
CIelIan at Antietam.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

A Jersey City driver has been so ten
der-hearted as to provide his horses
with false tails in place Of those which
they lost through the caprice of fashion.
Those inclined to smile at this should
remember how they felt when mosqui
toes were common
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Texas Difficulty.

Those Texas Legislators objected strenuously
to wearing dress suits at the inaugural ball"
II don't wonder. You can't hide brace O.
shooters with them swallow-tails worth cent. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

The London Academy" is worrying
about the authenticity OF Shakespeare
relics. Inasmueh as IL cannot be proved
OF disproved without the aid OF mira
Gle. why not give the relics the benefit
OF the doubt?
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Reply Was Prosaic.

He wrote d poem and sent it 70 her,
He thought it pleasing way 70 WOO her;
lie called her everything most divine,
And ended II up with, Dear, be minel''
But she knew how poetry 90 usually ranks,
And she sent IL back, Declined with thanks -
-Philadelphia Bulletin
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Curing His Heart Disease.

Phyzcisn-YouT heart seems to be affected.
You must either stop smoking OF give UP your
girl,
Pstient-That's easily remedied Doctor. hand
me my pipe, please.-Chelsea Gazette
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Bon Voyage.

Explorer Peary
May grow weary
OF that journey dreary
And think il eerie
When eyes grow bleary
And faces seary,
But he'll prove his theory
This ends my queery.
New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

II they ever put a picture Of Senator
Tillmsn in portrait gallery 1t will have
TO be a speaking likeness. or II will rot
be natural: and then what will become
of the peace and quiet of the place?
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Fortunate Feline.

she-oh, Henry found the cat on the
table, eating the biscuits made FOR your
supper
He-Don't worry, dear cat has several lives.
you know.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Which Is Worse 2

"A French savant says that borrowing is
disease" remarked Mifkins.
Yes" rejoined Bifkins land he might have
added that lending is insanity. Chicago News
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

Admiral Evans forcible comments on
the Nicholson case ought to make the
guilty men blush il they have not for
gotten how
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

1t has been the custom for the Viceroy
OF Ireland TO kiss the women presented
TO him at the drawing-rooms held In
Dublin Castle. What a happy hunting
ground of place that would have been
for Hobsonl
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
The Reason.

He-She called hini her angel
Sbe-She was lattering him.
He-No, she meant It. lie was backing her
first venture as theatrical star.-St. Pau
Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

Harry Lehr will go down in history
so far as he does go. as the only man
who ever made reputation by abolish
ing a buttonhole
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

The registrars in France have de-
creed that children shall only be named
need some such rule in this country to
curb the too exuberant fancy OF persons
who fasten on their offspring such names
as Idella. Ardelia. Claude. or Bezaleel.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
In a Lighter Vein.
Romance of Primary Reform.

How eager is the volunteer
To fight for right with pride.
Or. II he doesn't get the job,
To join the other side.
indianapolis News.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

Somebody suggests that heavy toll
on automobiles would keep them of the
country road. Dear man, the automobile
would go through any average toll-gate
like a circus rider through a hoop.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

II is as hard for man 10 remember an old
love affair for 20 forget It.
would laugh at a section OF the
Constitution il you told ii to her as the latest
joke
A woman always has an idea that il her hus-
band parted his hair differently maybe he would
have more brains.
A woman can get up as much sorrow over the
death OF a relative she never 4 man can
over the loss OF the last jackpot.
When the average man sets out 10 economic
and saves a nickel he feels 50 elated over il
that he celebrates il by spending two dollars and
quarter.
--New York Press.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

The Navy Department has declared
'The Star-Spangled Banner the na-
tional anthem. If the composer had
known that this was going to happen
he might have arranged matters so that
the tune would not soar into the upper
register like a skyrocket.
The Washington times., 1903-09-24

There IS little hope that the early
errors of Secretary Hay will be for
gotten in his lifetime. A member Of
the Broadway squad has ;ust confessed
TO having read with enthusiasm the
pike County Ballads"
The Washington times., 1903-09-24
Mcclellan Not Native Jerseyman.

Washington, sept. %
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-23
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
Given by Mrs. Edmund L. stealey, sr.
Number of Lady Friends Dine with
Her and Have Pleasant Visit.

Mrs. Edmund L. Stealey, ST., Is celc-
brating the sarl anniversary of her
birthday today at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thomas G. Brady, on Lee
street. Quite number of her older ac-
quaintances called during the Jay and
participated with her in the usual felicia
tions on such occasions. She gave an
elaborate dinner party, which. all who
attended enjoyed very much. The day
was pleasant to both Mrs. S.ealey and
her guests. The latter were delighted to
see their hostess so hale and hearty and
expressed warmcst wishs for many happy
returns of the day.
The guests were Mrs. Samuel Steel,
Mrs. John r. Steel. Mrs. Lcmucl Jar
via, Mrs Joseph Rapp Mrs. Mary Rob
ins. Mrs. Fernando Robinson. AIRS. James
Lyons. Mrs. ]. NJ. Kelley.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-23
Docs l;ood-1t Paws.

A Chicago man has observed thar
Good deeds are better than real estate
deeds-some of the latter are worthless"
Act kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend n helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it.' Most men appre-
eiote kind word and encouragement
more than substantial help. There are
persons in this community who might
trnthfully say: MY good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy win rid You of your cold, and
there is no danger whatever from pncu-
mouia when You use that medicine. It
always cures. / know It for it has help
cd me out many a time" Sold by
Stone q Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-23
The salve That Heals

Without leaving scar is Dcwitt,s. The
name Witch Hazel is applied to many
salvcs, but Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salvc
is the only Witch Hazel Salve made
that contains the pure, unauthorized
witch hazel. If any other Witch Hazel
Salve is offered you it is counterfeit.
E. C. Dewitt invented Witch Hazel Salve
and Dcwitt's Witch Hazel Salvc is the
best salve in the world fore .uts. burns,
bruises, tctter, or blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding piles. Sold by Wells
& Haymaker.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia.
At rules held in the clerks Office of
the circuit court OF Harrison county. on
the first Monday in October, 1903. Mary
V. Tidd vs. Charles W. Iidd Cdivorcel,
in Chancery.
The object OF this suit is to obtain a
decree for an absolute divorce, or di-
vorce from bed and board, by the plain
tif therein against the defendant.
And it appearing from an affidavit filed
in this cause that the defendant is not
n resident OF the state OF West Virginia,
it is ordered that he do appear within
one month after the date of the first
publication OF this notice, and do what
is necessary to protect his interests in
this suit. A copy of the summons in the
suit is published below.
A copy, Attest:
H. W. WILLIAMS,
L. c. Grille, Clerk.
Counsel for Plaintiff.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-23

WEDDING
Mr.. Thomas Ward, of This City, and
Miss Annie Cornell, of Pittsburg.
Win Be Married Next wednes-
day in Pittsburg.

The approaching wedding of Nr.
Thomas Ward. of this city, and Miss An
ME Conneli. one of Pittsburg's charming
young ladies, has been announced. The
ceremony will occur Mt the home of the
brides parents in Pittsburg Wednesday
evening. October %. air. Ward Is en-
ployed as bookkecper for the Brady Con-
struction company, and is n bright and
industrious young man. He Is the son
of James Ward, deceased. His many
friends in this city are extending their
hearty congratulations for the coming
event. FTEEW