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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Surrendered to the King.

Now, hidden property after a certain
lapse of time becomes treasure trove-
The rights OF ownership of the person
10 whom the objects belonged. and OF his
descendants, become extinguished, and
as treasure trove become vested, not in
the government. but in the sovereign.
1t is this condition of affairs that
renders people in Great Britain and Ire
land so relatively Indifferent to TIE pos
sibility of treasure being concealed in
their ancient castles and manor houses,
or on their land, and so reluctant TO ex-
pend any money in exploring for its re-
coyery. For they realize that II their
efforts are crowned with success, they
will derive no advantage therefrom since
whatever is found will belong to the
sovereign
Indeed, it is only since the Duke Of
Argyll succeeded 10 his fathers estates.
and has effected some kind of a private
agreement with his brother-in-Iaw, King
Edward, on the subject of the disposi-
ton of any objects or treasure that may
be found on his land, that he has set TO
work TO explore Tobermory Bay and
beach for the recovery Of the remains.
and above all of the treasure chests OF
one of the finest warships of the Span
ish Armada, the Admiral of Florence,
which was blown up by her commander
in 1888 when boarded by the Scotch, de-
handing her surrender, after she had
gone ashore in a storm. II may be re-
membered that after the Spanish Ar
mazda was routed and broken by Lord
Howard and Sir Francis Drake off Calais,
number of the Spanish ships determin-
ed to find their way back to Spain by
the Pentland Firth and down the west
coast of the Hebrides and Ireland Most
of them were lost on the wild western
shores Of the British Isles and among
them was the Admiral OF Florence
MARQUISE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02

Their offer to Suspend hostilities, p
therefore, can hardly be regarded as
bona tide one. The only offer that
either the Cubans or President Me
Kinley's Administration could have
entertained would have been "evacua-
uon"-and that, as we all know,
Spain was not able to make with
safety to the reignmg dynasty at
home.
All this talk Of President MeKin-
ley having been dragged into war
by Congress, or by anyone else, is
mere balderdash-the fgment of an
anti-imperialistic brain. NJ. Viallate
attaches undue Importance to the re
port of Cardinal RampoIla's inform
ant. He does not seem even to have
heard of the anti-imperialist's proto
type-the "AIugwump."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Gold Democrats Hold Reins.

The Gold Democrats have succeeded in
gaining control of the party machine in
indianapolis. and have nominated for
mayor the Hon. John w. Hoffman. Mr.
Hoffman is said TO have been a Palmer
and Buckner man in the campaign OF
1896, and to have fought the free sill
yer wing of the party at every turn.
Furthermore, 1t is said that he did not
return to the reguIar fold in 1900 be-
cause the Kansas City platform reiter-
ated the sixteen to one declaration.
Notwithstanding, he entered the can
vas for the mayoralty nomination and
succeeded in winning. There has been a
lively contest on in the Indiana metro
polls, and as the Republicans are not
acting together in entire harmony, TIE
municipal campaign this fall will be es-
pecially exciting Some of the Bryan
recalcitrants are said to be in ugly
mood and sulking, but as there is no re-
lief 10 be gained by voting with the Re
publicans, the most of them are dis
posed to accept the situation and give
this Gold Democrat their support
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Early Closing on Saturday D..

To the Editor of The Washington Times;
am a clerk in the War Department. and am
not disposed 20 criticise my superiors or COM
plain against their action. 1t does seem 20
me, however. that J. in company with my fellow
clerks in This department. and in the Navy De-
partment, suffer from discrimination. We are
obliged to remain in the Office every Saturday
afternoon until 4 o'clock, while the employees
Of other executive departments are permitted
20 leave their departments at O'Clock.
Consequently. while they are out enjoying
themselves, We are obliged 10 remain at our
desks. l know most people believe that the
average Government clerk has what is popu-
larly called snap" and perhaps we ought
not to protest: but Why, if employees Of other
departments are allowed an extra hour on sat
urlay afternoon, should not the same privilege
be extended 20 the clerks Of the War and Navy
Departments. II our departments are comply
ing with the law, then the others are not
We understand that the matter has been re-
ferred TO Attorney General Knox, but the indi-
cations are that the summer will be gone and
winter be upon us before a decision is reached.
II the Attorney General decides that clerks are
70 work until 4 O'Clock, OF course | shall cheer
fully comply. but in the meantime it is unfair
that clerks in one department should have an
advantage over others in this respect
A CLERK.
Washington, July 30.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
In the Seventeenth Century.

IN the preceding century, namely, the
seventeenth, we have the Great Elector
of Brandenburg, Louis XIV of France,
sometimes known as "The Great" but
whom quite a number of historians in
sist on nicknaming 1.-The Little" and
the Grand Mogul OF India" while ii
the sixteenth century the only ruler
surnamed The Great" was Car Ivan
of Russia
The others are Pope Gregory the
Great, who reigned from $50 to 6O4,
King Alfred the Great of England, En-
peroc Charles the Great. popularity
known as "Charlemagne; Emperor
Constantine the Great, who regned at
Constantinople; King Herod the Great
of Judea, King Alexander the Great, aud
Pompey the Great. the famous advcr-
sary Of Julius Caesar.
This pretty well exhausts the list Of
monarchs, who have been accorded the
surname of great" and in view Of the
rising tide of democracy, with It's prin-
cipIes of equality and disbelief in the
divine right of kings, it is doubtful
whether any future ruler will ever re-
ceive such a title from his contempt
raries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
FROM OLD WORLD CAPITALS
Recent Centuries Produced Few Monarch Worthy
"Creat"-An Interesting QUESTION Disposed OF.

ish Museum for the ridiculousIy small
sum OF $1,000.
The Royal Irish Academy claimed the
ornaments in question on the strength
Of charter granted by King Charles
II in 1862, in which the Royal Irish
Academy-oT the Irish Society" as it
was then called-received the rights Of
vice admiral of the coast, with all
royalties, franchises and wreck fiotsam
and tetsam."
The courts after careful review Of
the case have foound that neither the
British Museum nor the Royal Irish
Academy is entitled to the gold orna-
ments in question, but that they belong
as treasure trove 70 King Edward. the
judges taking the ground that the
right to all treasure trove is one of the
sovereign prerogatives of the monarch.
and as such cannot be aIienated by a
mere grant, and certainly does not come
under the head Of the franchises" men
toned in the Royal Academy charter.
The British Museum has accordingly
been forced to surrender to the King
without any compensation the Celtic
gold ornaments found in County Derry.
and the sovereign taking into consider
alton the fact that they were dug up in
the Irish portion of his dominions. has
presented them as a gift to the Royal
Irish Academy.
OF course, the question arises as to
what constitutes treasure trove. and
this subject was made thoroughly clear
during the course of the proceedings. 1t
was shown that at one moment the field
in which they were found was covered
by the sea. and had they been. as ar
gued by the British Museum, votive Of
ferings cast into the sea by some Irish
ehieftain or pirate Morse king to propf-
tiate the sea gods they would not have
constituted treasure trove. since proper
ty deliberately thrown away cannot be
construed as such. But the circum-
stance that some of the minor orna-
ments were concealed IN the hollow OF
the larger ones so as 70 occupy the
smallest space possible. clearly shows
that they were hidden in the ground for
purposes Of safety, probably in immi-
nent fear of one of those piraticaI in
vasions to which we know ireland to
have been continually subject on the
part Of the NOrsemen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Another Columbus Needed.

The "Newburg IN. " News" which
is generally recognized as Governor
Odelrs home organ. has discovered that
the Republican voters of the State and
a majority OF the leaders desire the re
nomination Of the governor next year.
The News viii rot be obliged to take
out patent on this discovery. for II is
quite unlikely that any other Repub-
lican paIer would wish to make use of
it. If the News" has, indeed. made
this discovery, 1t has found something
which other Republican newspapers
have been unable TO unearth.
Those who most desire the nomina-
ton Of Governor CdeH for third term
are unquestiOnabIy the Democrats of
the state, who would have assurances
Of carrying the State and electing a
Democrat for governor in that event.
There is little or no likelihood. how
ever. that the Republicans Will crafty
their opponents IN this respect Not
only is II contrary TO precedent to al
low any man a third term as governor
Of the Empire State, but the Republican
leaders are too wise to handicap their
ticket by placing Governor OdelI again
at its head Three years ago he had a
majority OF more than 100000 votes.
which was reduced to a little more than
5000 last fall. ard would have been
wiped out entirely had not some of the
upstate counties come to the aid of
the ticket somewhat unexpectedly and
enabled it to pull through.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Few Great" Monarchs.


Emperor Williams fIial endeavors to
endow that grandfather whose memory
he so profoundly reyers Win the sur
name of The Great" serves TO call at
tention to the relatively small number
of monarchs to whom. at any rate during
the last few hundred years, this quaIif-
cation has been accorded. No sovereign
was thus honored during the nineteenth
century, not. even the hrst Napoleon,
and with regard to old Emperor Will
liam it remains to be seen whether the
world will ratify the title with which
his grandson. the present Kaiser. has
endowed him. people being inclined TO
agree with the late Prince Bismarck.
who. in discussing the matter, once re-
marked thoughtfully: Not The Great,
but rather The ChLvalrous'
In the eighteenth century there We're
three sovereigns thus hOnored. namely,
Peter the Great. and Catherine the
Great OF Russia. and Frederick the
Great, King of Prussia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Would Be a Congressman.

Capt. Richmond p. Hobson, of Merri-
mac and Osculatory fame, is DESTROYS Of
coming 10 Congress for the purpose OF
working for a larger navy. The gallant
Hobson. however. is one of those who
has depleted instead of augmented the
naval establishment by resigning from
it. 1t is true that he did so because
Of falling sight. but at the same time
il should be remembered that the naval
examining board declined 10 recommend
him for retirement on this account
Captain Hobson's home is In the dis
trict long represented by the Hon. John
Hollis Bankhead. who has no thought
Of quitting Official life, not even to
crafty the personal ambition of the
man who sank the Merrimac
Mr.. Bankhead believes that he is fully
as competent 10 work for the upbuild.
ing Of the navy as is his distinguished
constituent. regardless OF the expert
encc which Captain HObson has had at
sea He has a firm hold upon the peo-
pie Of the Sixth Alabama district, and
Captain Hobson, despite his popularity.
viii find that he has undertaken a DIFF
dcult task in his attempt to displace
him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
South Dakota Divorces.
Another Blow at the Chief Industry of
That State.

What is South Dakota going to do
about it?
Her reputation is being injured; a
great industry IS being ruined.
Judges and juries all over the
world, regardless of the welfare of a
sovereign State, are beginning to ig-
more South Dakota divorces and are
conducting criminal and civil proceed
ihgs as if South Dakota never existed
and as if its matchless system of I'M
mating while you wait had never been
end never could be.
This is q blow of the hardest kind
ar South Dakota and at her various
by-products of the divorce industry.
1t Is true that in recent years tales
have come to the East concerning the
reformation of South Dakota divorce
laws, but they have not been treated
seriously. Those tales. were sent for
a purpose, and while they were being
placed on the wires, new hotels, with
all modern inconvenience, were be
ing erected for the benefit of the di-
vorce colony.
The latest instance of contempt for
Dakota and defiance of her prompt
and handy divorce system is reported
from London. Demetrius Constan-
tinidi brought suit in that city against
his wife, who had borne his name for
long time without becoming round
shouldered. Finally she went to
South Dakota, asked for a plush
covered divorce, with silver trim
mings, was directed to the third floor,
right aisle, got what she wanted, and
then and there, in the matrimonial
department, she married a man with
a shorter name.
In London, when the deserted hus-
band asked for balm, financial and
otherwise, for his wounds, the court
ignored the transaction in South Da-
kota and found for Demetrius Con-
stantinidi.
Naturally South Dakota is indig-
nant. Judge Levi MCGEE, an eminent
jurist, whose name is not as familiar
III the East as that Of Choate or Howe
& Hummel, explains that the Con-
stantinidi divorce was obtained by
fraud, but he insists that all South
Dakota divorces, when obtained in
the right manner, through the right
channel, are just as binding, or I'M
binding, as any III the world.
Perhaps Judge Levi MCGEE Is
right, but the courts are causing peO-
pie who desire divorces to look on
South Dakota with suspicion. How
can she regain her reputation for do
ing the right thing and warrantinc
it,
Would it not be well for Dakota to
give scarlet trading stamps with
every divorce as an incidental induce
ment7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
The Shaky Throne of Spain.

How serious is the republican peril
which threatens the throne OF King AL,
fonsO may be gathered from the fac'
that the republican party as now reor-
ganized under the direction Of Salmeron
the former president of the Spanish re
public, comprises no less than 100 ex-
members of the cortes. in addition to tbs
two scores or so that represent the
republican platform in the present leg
islature. sixty-seven influential news
papers, a couple Of hundred university
professors, and vast number Of law
yers, doctors, and leading merchants
and manufacturers.
NWhen it is added that the Socialists,
the labor organizations. and the anti
clerical associations have all Joined
hands with Salmeron and are working
under his orders, some notion will be
obtained OF the serious situpation by
which young King Alfonso is confronted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
THE PEOPLES FORUM.
Want Waiting Station Built,

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Through the columns Of your valuable paper
wish to call attention 20 the necessity for
the erection 81 a waiting station at or near
the corner Of Rhode Island Avenue and Twelfth
Street northeast. The passenger traffic Of this
section is not sufficient 10 warrant the running
Of cars as frequently they are run down
town, and in consequence persons are obliged
20 wait sometimes ten OF ffteen minutes Tor a
car. At present there is no shelter from either
the sun or rain, and the Inconvenience is great.
1t is my understanding that the company is
willing 70 erect a portable frame building for
the accommodation Of its patrons il permis-
sion can be obtained from the Commissioners.
Certainly such building would be appre-
ciated by everyone who has been obliged TO
wait long for a car at this corner; and wish
10 urge upon the Commissioners favorable ac-
ton in this matter for the benefit If the travel
ing public LEXINGTON.
Washington, July 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
In the Field of Politics
BOurke Cochran Ieo3-18o2.

bOurke Cochran IoO3-I8o2.
The Hon. ". Bourke Cochran has re-
turned home from a long absence abroad.
and the first thing he did in discussing
politics was to tell his interviewers that
Grover Cleveland if nominated for Pres
ident by the Democrats would be elect
cd Eleven years have apparently
wrought a wondrous change in the opin-
ions OF the Hon. W. Bourke Cochran, and
his estimate OF the Hon. Grover Cleve-
land. Eleven years age, Mr. Cochran
told the delegates assembled at the Chi
cago convention that Grover Cleveland
was the most popular man in the coun-
try on every day in the year except on
election day.
What has happened during these years
to cause this wondrous orator to so al
ter his belief in the vote- getting abiii-
ties and popularity of Mr.. Cleveland d?
Certainly Grover Cleveland has not been
as popular any day thus far in the year
1903 as he was in 1892. His course since
that time has alienated from him a
large majority of Democrats and he has
gained few or no supporters in their
place. When Mr. Cochran made his "a
nous speech in opposition TO the re-
nomination of Cleveland in 1892 he was
acting as the heavyweight orator of the
Hill boomers who had held a snap"
convention in New York in February. ana
sent delegates to the convention pledged
to the support of David B. HILL
The country, however, was wild for
Cleveland. the Hill delegates were GUST
ed. Cleveland delegates were seated,
Cleveland was nominated. and elected by
an overwhelming majority Cockran's
statement was proven to be absurdly in
correct. The most popular day Grover
Cleveland ever saw in his life, the day
when he reached the highest point in
public esteem, was election day. Novem-
Der. 1892. Immediately thereafter MS
popularity began 10 decline, and al
though there have been times when it
has been temporarily revived, everyone,
including Mr.. Cochran. should know that
Grover Cleveland could not be elected
il nominated by the Democrats next
year. Cochran was ridiculously wrong in
1892. and he is most astonishingly in err
ror now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Upholds Pure Milk Crusade.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
It is refreshing indeed 20 notice that. while
your valuable paper is printing editorials call
ing attention to the effect Of impure and I'M
clean milk on the community in general and
children in Particular the authorities and
papers in san Francisco, at the other end Of
the continent. are carrying on a similar crusade
in favor of the health Of the public There is
no doubt that your editorials will have the ef-
feet Of getting "the people OF Washington to
set about securing pure milk
CHAS. J. HAPPIER
Z. s. Senate, Washington, July p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Spelling Iowa Circle.

To the Editor # The Washington Times:
Residents who live in the vicinity Of Iowa
Circle are annoyed by the persistent instrusion
If Objectionable characters who congregate in
the evening and indulge in conversation unfit
for refined ears.
II is a pity that park in such a neighbor-
hood should be a rendezvous for the colored
population only. II would be a good idea for
the guard 70 he authorized 10 clear the benches
after the time for children's ouJngs-say, $50
p m. OBSERVER
Washington, July 80.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Survives Medieval Times.

Attention has once more been called
by a lawsuit between the Royal Irish
Academy and the British Museum 10 one
Of the most interesting prerogatives Of
the british crown, a prerogatlve inter
esting because 1t is one of the few
survivals OF those medieval times when
monarchs owned theoretically not only
the property, but even the very lives OF
their subjects. The suit instituted by
the Irish Academy was for the re-
covery Of some almost priceless golden
ornaments, plowed up by a laborer in
field close TO Tough Foyle. County
Derry. dating from a period some 1000
years back, that is to say about the be-
ginning Of the Christian era, and which
after passing through various hands
were sold about a year ago to the Brit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Daily Calendar of American Historu
August z.

-AhSNSN
1415-Engrossed Declaration of indie
pendence, signed by fifty-four del
eEateS.
1slS-Fort Stephenson CALAMITY defend
ed by Major George Croghan Con-
gress authorized a loan of $500
OOO- Congress laid a direct tax
upon the States Of IS, COO 600: New
Ork State paid the highest-S43O. =
14i.62. First session (extraD Thir-
ieth Congress adjourned.
1S5S-Street deposit boxes for mail first
used n Boston.
1S46-Congress appropriates $500, 900 10
complete the Washington Monu-
Inent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
ITALIAN SENATOR BEATEN.

ROME. Aug. Senator MalvRno, sec
rotary general Of the foreign office, Will.
on his way TO his office, was dubbed
by q man named Buna. who had lost his
fortune on account Of the revolutions n
Guatemala, and considered that his fail
ure To obtain redress from the govern
ment was due TO Senator Malyano.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Mrs. Noah's Plight.

Noah" said his wife the day after they
landed, 81 must have $500 Immediately. All my
dresses look az II they had come out Of the
Arkr'
Later she wept TO think that. with such a
good excuse, she hadn't struck him for 81, 900. -
New York Sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Old Rhymes Made Over.

One, two,
Here's looking AT you.'
Three. four.
Tets have one more"
Five. six.
Getting mixed.
Seven. eight,
Half a skate.
Nine. ten
"OP b(hic)oy, shay when"
Il. Il. J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
The PredigaPs Parent.

Sunday School Teacher-Can you tell me the
story Of the Prodigal son?
Tommy-Onct there WIZ rich butcher
an
Sunday School Teacher-Whats that! what
has a butcher 10 do with the story
Tonmy-Dat wuz de guys father He He'd
dc Philadelphia Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
IN A LIGHTER VEIN.
Hope N Hereafter.

Willie laughed out loud in church.
And the preacher from his perch
Sternly said, There's no hereafter
For the ones who sin by laughter"
VIII. irreverential child.
Al this sally merely smiled,
And observed unto his pater.
81 won't have to hear him later"
New York Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02

The King Of Siam is coming to the ST.
Louis Fair. and II he brings his entire
family the city will be obliged TO build
several additional hotels in order to pro-
vide accommodations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02

The public would be relieved OF It's
feeling of expectancy II General eros,
venor were 10 publish an estimate OF the
vote in the College of Cardinals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02
Evils of Longevity.

Mary had a little lamb.
IL grew 10 be a buck
One day il rushed az Mary, and
Things ratified when Il struck
She turned a somsrssult or two,
And lii upon her head;
When she revived her folks were shocked
To hear the things she said.
The tender babe may grow 10 be
A bully. rough and strong;
Take warming from poor MaTy's case
Dem keep your lambs too long
Toronto Globe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-02

That man who declares he saved the
life Of Grover Cleveland several years
ago is likely TO incur the enmity Of Mr.
Bryan II he continues to boast of the
fact