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The Washington times., 1903-10-16
In Defense of Dowie.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
4 great deal is printed in the newspapers
just regarding the Rev. John Alexander
Dowie and his followers / am not a disciple
Of Dowie's creed, and could not bring myself
60 subscribe to all Of the tenets Of his faith;
still l believe that much which is said against
him is unjust. and is said because people
do not understand him and his motives.
Dowie has done much that is good. lie has
established a prosperous town upon the shores
Of Lake Michigan and drawn thither Thousands
Of good, honest, industrious people. There is
in the city not a saloon, drug store, a doctor
Of medicine, or a disreputable house. No one in
the city uses tobacco in any form, and under
the city regulations any person who uses pro.
fame language is subject TO arrest. fine, and
Imprisonment for the first offense. and for repe-
tition may be expelled Where Is there such
another community in the country2 W.P.
Washington, Oct Is
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Queen Helen's Hopes Dashed.

Inasmuch as It was officially an
nounced IN the early part OF the summer
that Queen Helen entertained hopes Of
presenting TO her husband and 10 the
ration an heir to the crown in the late
autumn. IL may be just as well 70 say
that these hopes no longer exist. and
that for the present the prospects Of
the ambitious young Duchess Helen OF
Aosta eventually becoming Queen OF
Italy remain unimpaired. While this is
enabling the Queen 10 accompany her
husband 70 Paris, and later on 10 Eng
land. IL has been a great disappoint-
ment TO the Italian people. and il is GER
tainly a strange coincidence that Queen
Helen should have shared the fate Of
the CzarinG. and that both in Italy and
IN Russia, where such grave political
and dynastic issues depend upon the
birth Of male heir TO the throne. the
year OF 1903 should be destined 10 pass
away without witnessing the fulfiilment
of the national prayers and eXpecta-
tons.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
A Mysterious Chamber.

Lord and Lady StrathmOre. who have
just celebrated their golden wedding are
the owners OF Glamis Castle. concerning
which all sorts Of legends and stories
are current Ii is one OF the oldest
castles in Scotland. and is said TO con-
tain a secret chamber, the location OF
which, wei as the reason for its
being kept so mysteriOusly closed, are
known only 10 the earl himself. 70 his
immediate heirs and 10 the factor OF the
estate. According TO some, II Is a room
where one of the ancestors OF Lord
Strathmore is still confined. doomed as
a Denance for a hasty and blasphem-
Gus VOW To play dice until the Day OF
Judgment. According to others. mem
Der of the house OF which Lord Strath-
more is the chief came into the world
in the form of a monstrosity, was con-
fined there throughout his long life, and
is believed 10 haunt the chamber now
that ne is dead.
In fact, there are all sorts of queer
and uncanny stories about the mysteri-
Gus chamber Of CLAIMS Castle, the prob
able truth OF the matter being that the
haunted chamber is in reality one OF the
old hiding places found in all the older
of Scotch castles where JacObites found
refuge from the HanOverian King >
soldiers 1t Is obvious that in days such
as those it would have been of advan-
tage to circulate the story of haunted
and mysterious chamber doomed for
ever to remain closed, and II must not
be forgotten that the third Earl Strath-
more was a follower OF the Stuart pre-
tender and housed him for a time at
CLAIMS Castle. CLAIMS Castle IS pc
culiar for its immense height and for
the fact that the house itself Is reached
hv IIteraIIv half q mile OF outer court.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
A Ring at the Telephone.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Apropos Of the general complaint against ex-
isting conditions in the District, there is no
reason why the local telephone service should
not come in for a share Of the arraignment
Where the trouble lies is. not apparent TO
those unacquainted with the inside secrets.
but that something is greatly at fault there
can be no doubt From all indications, the
system is similar TO that employed in other
cities Five, ten, and even fifteen minutes is
frequently required for the operator to answer
a call Inciwlity is general among the EN-
ployes-
The service. altogether, is usually a night
mare DUNCAN DUyALLE.
Washington, Oct. Is.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
The Early Riser.

The carly bird, tits said. will surely catch
Inc Iuselous in"rsei that too early squirms;
choose 20 loaf awhile, myself and eat
Canary seed; ! never did like worms
70 bed and rise at a becoming hour
Gives wisdom, health and wealth in hooks
we find;
To stay up late and sleep till O'Clock
Gives something quite as f,ood-tf,st's peace
Of mind.
] always like 10 snOoze until the clock
Has worn itself 20 hoarseness with colnpluint.
In theory, its nice to spring right OUT
At O'Clock, but as for me IL amt
II any foolish bird thinks he can get
BY early rising all the worms thar crawl
lie lacks the wisdom promised him for there
Are always worms enough on earth for all.
Don't worry-thats the primal rule OF life.
Health. wealth and wisdom come in time
you'll find:
But il you fret to death for them, you'n miss
The keynote Of Content-that's peace Of mind.
Baltimore News.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Henderson Out of Politics.

II is now quite evident, II IL was not
at the time. that when ex-SDeakar
Henderson announced his wfthdra wal
fom the Congressional race in Iowa
last year. he had decided 10 retire from
politics for all time There were some
persons then who professed TO believe
that Colonel Henderson-.held a card up
his sleeve, and that he might at some
time again be a candidate for Office.
perhaps the governorship. or THAT he
might accept an ambassadorship It IS
apparent now. however. that he does
not again intend 20 enter public life
He has declined an invitation extended
on the part OF the Republican State
committee OF Iowa to return to the
State this fall and deliver several
speeches. His excuse is that he is too
busy with his personal affairs TO take
the time 10 go upon the stump.
Doubtless he feels. too, that Re,pub-
Hcan success there IS assured. and that
his services are not necessary He has
also declined an invitation 10 speak in
Ohio in the interests of Senator Hanna
and Colonel Herrirk feeling no
doubt. that II he takes any part in this
years campaign, Iowa has first call
upon him, and that If he does mott go
there he certainly should not go 10
Ohio. notwithstanding the fact that
Senator Hanna is said 70 have made. a
personal appeal TO him Colonel HIM
derson has settled in New York TO re-
sumo the practice Of law, in which he
has not been actively engaged during
the twenty years he served in Con-
gress II is not likely that he will ever
return to Iowa 10 live. but viii make
his permanent home III New York.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

estate OF Duke Charles OF Brunswick.
One OF the Counts de Civry likewise be-
came involved I'm the Max Lebaudy scan
dals. which landed him IN prison
IL has been reported recently that the
city OF Geneva. tired of this continual
litigation. had taken steps toward ef-
fecting a compromise with the de Civry
family, which is to such an extent des-
titute as to be willing to accept al
most any terms that are offered The
negotiations. however, had not beer
completed in time to save the great
granddaughter of the famous Duke OF
Brunswick who fell at the battle OF
Quartrebras from dying from the ef-
fects of privation and want in a French
WOrkhOuse.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Providence Journal: William 4. Hearst Il
regarded by Murat Halstead as the logical
candidate for the Democrats TO oppose 70 Ar.
Roosevelt In this case, no doubt. facts would
again be stronger than logic
St. Louis Globe Democrat: Ex-senator Petit
grew, name once familiar in Congress and po-
litical circles. is eolonizing Beers IN Mexico
Mr.. Pettigrew found 50 little to please him
in his own country that his change o; base
might have been anticipated
Columbus Citizen: Il was extremely kind for
President Roosevelt 70 write letter indorslns
NJ. A. Hanna for United States senator And
il addition to that, it was a pretty good joke
too.
Rochester Post Express: Mayor Weaver, Of
Philadelphia, says he doesn't know the meaning
Of the word graft" Possibly his friend Quay
might give him the old addition.
division, and silence"
Hartford Times: II Mr.. Cannon. when elected
Speaker Of the House Of Representative next
month. postpones the announcement Of the com
mittees until the regular session in December,
the result must be to exclude ali general legis-
lation from the special session
Philadelphia Inquirer; The Maryland Prohi-
bitionists hled their candidates certificates one
day too late. and now there Il scarcely hope
that they can elect their ticket
Boston Globe: Congress is expected to devote
its November session TO Cuban reciprocity alone,
but New Mexico. Arizona. and oklahoma are
all ready TO give a stirring triple knock at the
door Of the Union. soon as the Congressional
chapla!ns say their first Amen
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Many Presidents Cited.

PRESIDENTS Harrison Arthur. Hayes.
and Grant held FREQUENT conferences
with MARYLAND politicians. and it is on
record that Mr.. Cleveland mot only re-
quested the nomination OF John K. Cow
en- for Congress. but used his per-
sonal influence with Mr.. Rasins and other
Maryland Democrats TO gain his point.
inviting Mr.. Rasin TO visit MIN at his
country home in Massachusetts in 1sq4
Tor that purpose And 1t is a matter OF
history that awav back IN the '5Gs Presi-
dent Franklin Pierce read the riot
act. so 10 sneak TO the Mary sand Lead
ers in order 20 harmonize certain dif-
ferences which thi eatened the suprem-
acy OF the Democratic party in the
State. President Roosevelt, therefore,
has many and hOnored precedents for
his conferences With Maryland politi-
clans which have taken Mace this week
II remains 10 be seen. however. how
much good he has accomplished.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Political Gossip
Here and There
The Maryland Campaign.

The Presidents defenders declare that
there IS ample precedent for his interest
In the Maryland campaign and for his
Efforts to harmonize the differences
which exist IN the party in that State,
Notwithstanding the criticism which has
oeen made OF hts course in assuming to
areet the affairs Of the campaign Per-
maps the President has gone a little fur
ther than some OF his predecessors have
uohe In this respect and perhaps II may
seem more strange In Mr.. Roosevelt
man IN other Presidents because he has
Always been regarded as a civil service
retormer. but IL is pointed out that
President Mckinley used his influence TO
restore peace among the Maryland Re
puohcans. and that even President
Cleveland sought 20 establish friendly
relations between tho warning factions
OF the MARYLAND State Democracy
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

All Work and No Play.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
In the public schools Of this city it is the
practice to give pupils home work. requiring
from two to three hours to do properly.
This, think, should be abandoned, as from
9 a. m. to p. m in the public schools is
plenty Of time 20 devote 10 studies. There are
many boys who will not study at night. and in
fear Of being upbraided 10y their teachers the
next morning, play truant
The home work given to high school stu
dents who are Older and realize it's importance.
is not too heavy, but, in my opinion, the
tasks set for the younger pupils to do at home
should be lessened, if not done away with.
A FOND PARENT.
Washington Oct 15
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Residences of Rulers.


The rebuilding of the Christiansborg
is an enterprise which viii call for spe-
cial attention by reason of the rarity
OF such work as this being undertaken
nowadays. The Hungarian government
has entirely rebuilt the royal palace at
Budapest for Emperor Francis Joseph.
and the late King Milan and the late
Prince Alexander Of Bulgaria construct
ed for themselves palaces In their re-
spective capitals; but with these excep-
tions I cannot recall any palace that
has been erected In an Old World cap
ital for the use of its ruler. Queen
Victoria. IN the early part of her reign.
gave the finishing touches to Bucldug-
ham Palace, which had been built by
her uncle. King George ". while the
Emperors of Germany and Austria. the
Kings Of Spain, Portugal. Sweden. Sax
ony. and Wurttemburg are all occupying.
when in their capitals. the palaces that
have belonged to their predecessors on
the throne.
King Victor Emmanuel, at Rome.
makes use OF the Quirinal. which was
formerly a favorite metropolitan resi-
dence of the Popes, while President
Loubet makes his headquarters at the
Elysee. which was also the official resi-
dence Of the chief magistrates of the
Second Republic previous TO the reign
of Napoleon III. Since the destruction
Of the Tuileries by fire. during the
Commune insurrection OF 1871, the
French capital has been without any
palace where a fulT-hedged court could
be accommodated, and We're any monar-
chical restoration ever to take place in
France and the republic to be over
thrown, the first thing that the new
king or emperor OF the French would be
obliged TO do would be to build a
palace for himself in Paris.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
VIII Stump for warheld.

Col Baker A Jamison. formerly q
member of the Legislature OF Maryland
and also a member of the last cOnstltu-
tional convention, representing 81 Mary
county. has offered his services 10 the
Democratic committee 10 stump the
state in the interest Of Mr.. Warfield, the
Democratic nominee for governor and
the remainder Of the State ticket
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Philadelphia Schools.
Assessments Said to Be Levied On the
Unfortunate Teachers.

If report be true, Philadelphia
schools are in a parlous state. 1t IS
said that the teachers are required to
pay certain percentage of their sal
aries each month for campaign pur-
poses, on penalty Of losing their
places. Such transactions as this are
cut of place in civilized country.
Ii may be bad to have the whole
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Some Are Rnrn Craat

Fuddy-Biilings has very high opinion of
himsck
Duddy-I should say he had! As Shakes
peare says Some men are born great. some
grow greater as they grow older. and some
never ind out how little they are-Boston
Transcript.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

we go 10 the polls on election day.
when we are not too busy with other
things" says Mr.. Cleveland I'm his Chi
cago speech If our memory serves US
correctly, Mr.. Cleveland has at times
been too busy fishing TO 90 to the polls
on election day
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Cailu Calendar of American History
October IS.

17S6-Ordinance establishing a United
States mint passed by Congress.
1S5s-BrOwn's instruction at Harpers
Ferry, w. Va.
ls6S-Maj. Gen. \. :. Grant appointed to
Division OF Mississippi-Maj Gen.
W. s. Rosecrans relieved OF com
mand OF Army Of Cumberland
Mai. Gen. @. II. Thomas succeeded
ROsecrans.
1SS9-International Marine Conference at
Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Washington. oct. Is.
To the Editor Of The Washington Times:

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
In your issue Of yesterday. on the editorial
page, you inquire Of your readers if any can
solve the following mathematical problem:
HOW OLD Is ANN?
Mary is twenty-four years old; Mary is twice
as old as Ann WIS when Mary was as old as Ann
Is now. How old is Amir
BY using algebra. dld that Ann is eighteen
years old. c N. BEAIL.
Washington. Oct IL
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

Mansfield is using real beer in the
drinking scene Of his new play. II some
Of the actors should take too much and
go on a real spree. the star might get
into one OF his realistic fits OF rage.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Cheerful Parent.

''who gives this bride awayr' asked the
minister.
Il do, willingly" replied her father, limo
Gently, with an approving smile at the bride
groom.-New Yorker.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Spoiled Willie.

Willie fell down the elevator;
lie WASH found till two weeks later.
And all the neighbors said Gee whiz!
what spoiled child that Willie is!''
New York Times
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
How Old Is Ann !?
Re Editor Of The washington Times:

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
How old Is Ann? The answer TO this problem,
which was in last evenings Times, is eighteen.
The adorable" Mary is twenty-iour. Let the
age o. charming Ann De represented by
x; 24-x, the difference in their ages, and the
main problem, twice Ann's age when Mary
was old as Ann is now, is: p equals ?
lx-(24-x) ], which solved is Is.
HILDA RICHMOND.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

If the Japanese admiral, Yamanioto
and the Russian admiral. staminonski.
should meet at Vladivostok. there
wouldn', be much left OF the alphabet
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Relief in Sight.

''Your .salary isn't enough TO support my
daughter. sir"
I'm gid you've come to that conclusion 50
early. sirIf-Detroit Nreu Press
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
To the Editor Of The washington Times:

TO The Edltor Of The Washington Times:
IN answer 70 your query, "How old is Annf"
it makes me mad TO see how many fools there
are in this city
Mary is "a years old, which is twice as old
as Ann was-which is (Which. added to the
- years. Mary's age would make Ann at
one time 80 years; and as She was twice as
old as Mary was, must now be y years and
Mary I44 years, which seems TO me TO be a very
old age for Mary. X.Y.Z.
Washington Oct 10
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Matrimonial Bliss by the Lake.

us your daughter happily married. Mrs.
Cashleghp'
'Oh. my, yes! She and her husband are both
devoted TO their clubs and often don't see eacs
other for weeks at time. Chicago Times
Herald
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
In a Lighter Vein.
Safe While There

The happiest side Of prison life
The inside Is" saws he;
can't be reached by either wife
I'm in for biguny."
-Philadelphia Public LEDGER
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

to accept faith cure so long as children
die OF it.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

In establishing himself In a private
car. Dowie does not mean 10 imply that
he created that ear by magic; he simply
appeals to the American people on the
good old historic ground that he IS In a
money-malking business.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

One of-the worst features of these
exaggerated metaphorical expressions
Of sentiment Is that they breed iu-
sincerity. There IS no religion in MS
ing in a meeting and discussing ones
deepest feelings before a miscellan-
eous audience; the ability to dc this
depends more on the oratorical tenn
permanent, In nine cases out Of ten.
than it does on religion. One mis-
chief which the Moody and Sankey
type of religious faith does Is this /;
that it gives the impression to those
who are not equal to thinking the
thing out for themselves, that the ex-
preston of feeling is feeling, and that
emotion and conduct are pretty much
the same thing.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

It is only fair to admit that good
deal Of the sympathy felt by England
and America for japan I'm case Of wal
with Russia is likely 10 be commercial
The little island kingdom is a good Gus
toner for the hardware man.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
To the Editor Of The washington Times:

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Ann is eighteen years old. Is this the first
solution yoI have received TO the puzzle printed
in your edition Of yesterdayY
In 1897 Ann was twelve years old, and Mary
was then eighteen. Therefore, Ann is now
eighteen and Mary was in 1897 as old as Ann
Is now. Is
Washington, Oct Is.
To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Ny humble opinion is that Ann is like unto
the mysterious Mrs. Harris-s.tbere ain,t no SIGH
person" ERR
Washington, Oct. lC
The Washington times., 1903-10-16
Important, if True.
Startling Discoveries Made by Our
Morning Contemporary.

MOIH2uS NOuNSAA POLdAy-
Amid the columns of its editorial
page our esteemed morning contem-
porayy, the post" buries today 4
piece of news of such importance that
we are prevented from repubishing
IL on the first page of this issue Of
The Times with all the pomp and cir
eumstanee of a typographical display
only because we feel that the re-
sources of our modest shop are not
equal to the task Of doing justice to
such revelations.
The "Post" asserts, speaking Of the
late troubles in Venezuela, that ct
was sufficiently obvious at the time
that not only England, but Germany
as well, was giving and and encom-
aeement TO the Matos revolution"
And becoming more specific as to the
nature of this laid and encourage
ment," the "Post" refers to the state
ment alleged to have been made by
Matos himself, to which the Post
gives credence, apparently, regarding
'the large sums of money furnished
by those powers England and Ger
many for the purpose Of maintain
ing the revolution in Venezuela"
This Is news, indeed, though for the
present we are compelled to place It
ii the "important-if-true" category.
We have no doubt, however, that our
esteemed contemporary can substan-
tate the serious charge 1t brings
against the two governments in ques-
ton. We only appeal to its journal
istie instinct IN reminding it that SO
sensational a discovery, which must
throw flood of light upon contem-
roraneous history and explain a lot
Of things hitherto wrapped in mys-
terry, should not be hid away among
it valued editorials, which only the
elect may perlse, but be prominently
displayed among the Especial No
tees" Personals" or, better still
yes, that's a happy thought among
.h' "Amusemcnts." 1t might CON
tribute TO the general gayety and fur
nish a standard, perhaps, of financial
value, by which such news could be
measured.
We merely throw out the sugces-
ton. And-we are liberal-we shall
make no charge for it.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

Candidates sore throat is said to be
a common complaint In New York just
a political speech I'm German, Yiddish.
and Italian at the same time.
The Washington times., 1903-10-16

OF the beauty and depth of meaning
in these hymns, and that is ali.
Were it not for the reluctance
which many good people feel to con-
denim anything which bears a re-
hgious label, these books would not
have retained their popularity. There
are some people who would feel
obliged to buy gospel pork and beans,
If some religious packing-house Is
sued goods bearing that trademark.
Were it not for the infinitely mfor-
tunate fact that while these cOlice-
tons prove acceptable to the masses,
rothing better is likely to be intro
duced, the matter would not be worth
the attention of intelligent people.
As it is, thousands of children are
growing mp in the ignorant belief that
TINS stuff is music, and that this dog
gerel is religious poetry.
In the mission schools of the South,
the Moody and Sankey collections are
,1nwding out the old-time plantation
music, which, as Dvorak attested, IS
about the only indigenous music we
have. IN rural settlements and small
towns. their influence on music is not
inconsiderable. PROFESSIONALLY, as
the masses of the American people
become better educated, these songs
will fall ont of favor. Our immense
foreign population demands and sup
ports better music than the CORE
spending class of Americans. No
Young person of average discernment
viii listen to selections from Wagner,
Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, at a
weekday concert, and then be con
tent, on Sunday evening, to express
the deepest emotions Of his soul III
such ditties as "Rescue the Perish
irg," especially if he is willing to ad-
nit TO himself. as any honest young
erson should. that nine-tenths of the
Elvspeetable people around him woul-l
lot 90 across the street to rescue the
perishing, and would net know how
TO do it if they tried