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The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Not a Proper Contention.

The controversy which is raging is as
to whether the Grand Duke OF Hesse, as
one OF the petty sovereigns OF Germany.
has the right TO create princes, and
there seems TO be an impression among
some people that this is a prerogative
which should be restricted to sovereigns
OF the rank of Emperors William and
Francis Joseph, and at the utmost to
the Kings of Bavaria, Wurttemberg and
Saxony.
But this is an altogether wrong con-
tention. The last Elector of Hesse c:e-
ated several princes. the patents of
princes and princesses OF Hanau con-
ferred upon his morganatic children be-
ing among the number. In fact, there is
no reason whatsoever why even the
Count Ernest of Lippe. who is regent of
the principality of Lippe. should not
confer the title of prince and even OF
duke, since Lippe and Hesse are Just as
much sovereign states as Bavaria or
Prussia. Indeed, when il is borne in
mind that even the tiny Italian republic
OF San Marino openly sells patents OF
duke and prince and count at a fixed
tariff rate, devoting the money thus oh
tanned to philanthropic objects, and
that these titles are duly recognized
abroad, there is really no reason why
the Grand Duke OF Hesse should not
grant the rank of prince TO his kins-
man Count Erbach Schoenberg.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
AS Others See Him.

There once was a well governed city,
So claimed the Commissioner witty.
At the crook of his finger
His friends asked him TO linger,
And he did-Ah, great was the pity!
Then for the Review of Reviews
A magazine chock-full of news
A fine paper he wrote.
I'm afraid I can't quote.
1t is sure TO instruct and amuse.
But during the summer vacation
There occurred a great revelation,
He had governed the District
He thought-but he missed 1t,
And since then he's not made an grafton
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
A "Tour de Force. "

Foreign residents at Constantinople.
whose lives are asserted TO be in such
danger that the foreign fleets are hasten
ing to the entrance of the Dardanelles,
will be disposed TO regret the. fact that
Sir Michael Herbert should be ambassa-
dor OF King Edward TO the United States
They would certainly have preferred him
to have remained first secretary of the
British embassy in the Turkish capital.
For it was while acting as charge daft
faires there that, without waiting Tor IN
structions from home, he took upon him.
self the responsibility of landing all the
sailors and marines that could be pos
sibly spared from the two English
guardships stationed in the Bosphorus,
marching them fully armed. and dragging
their machine guns with them, through
the streets of the Turkish metropolis
to the British embassy.
1t was the first time that foreign
troops had ever been landed in Con-
stantinopIe. and of course there we're
protests not only from the Turkish gov
ernment, but also from the other pow
ers. But the measure, for which Michael
Herbert received the order Of the Bath.
had the desired effect. 1t served &c
OF the Armenians, which, tolerated by
the Turkish authorities, were on the
point OF extending TO the other Christian
and foreign inhabitants of Constanti-
noDle.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Worlds Billiard Record.

viii you print in The Times the world records
for billiards in the three ball straight rail-
and the 'balk-line'' games, and oblige
SPORT.
The highest run in the straight rail-
game was made by Maurice Vignaux, in
Paris, April 10 to II. 1880. against
George Slosson, when he made 1881
points This was on the 5x10 table. In
a match game in San Francisco. 1890.
Jacob Schaefer made a run of 5000
points on a 411x1O table. The highest
run in an eight-inch balk line game was
made by Maurice Vignaux, in January.
1884, when he made a run of 329. Jacob
Schaefer made a run of 566 on 14-inch
balk line, in New York, in 1893.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Daily Calendar of American History.
September O.

1S41-President Tyler vetoed the fiscal
corporation bill. subsequently caus-
ing the resignation of his entire
Cabinet with the exception of the
Secretary of State.
Party of British volunteers car
ried off Colonel Grogan, who was
afterward released.
1S50-Territory of Utah ceded and terri
torial government started
Territorial government estab-
lished in New Mexico.
California admitted as the thir-
ty-irsJ State, constitution exclud-
ing slavery.
Northern and western boundary
of Texas fixed
General Wood, Army of the Cum
berland, occupied Chattanooga
Tenn.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Brave SparrOXs.

The Rev. G. ". Rawlings. OF Osaka. Japan.
sends Us an interesting example Of the per
tinacity AMI strength Of Japanese sparrows A
pair Of spIrTows he found flying about his he'd
room one morning had begun to build in
corner Of the room. and though the beginnings
Of the nest were cleared away each morning. the
aparrows repeated their attempt three or four
successive days. clothes brush placed in the
corner to keep the birds away was found TO have
been moved by the sPsrrows, though it was six
inches long and two inches wide.-Nature
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Drummers' Etiquette.

"On NY initial trip couTpercial traveller in
England kind friend told me that / must state
was a commercial entering inn, and
he added that the commercial room had pecu-
liar customs" says Frank J. Pool. in The
Worlds Work. Arriving on a morning train
in famous university town. was soon in the
courtyard Of an old-fsshioned inn, which had
been recommended as the best commercial hotel.
I was welcomed by the boots and directed to
a commercial room marked Private
The commercial dinner was served prompt
ly at I O'Clock or at 1:15. Should twenty
commercials be stopping at the house, and
but one be present at this dinner hour. the
soup is served 1t was a few moments after the
hour when / re-entered the Commercial room
to find sixteen seated at the long table now
covered with white linen and decorated with
flowers. At the head of the table, engaged in
serving the soup. sat Mr.. President who occu-
pics this position by virtue Of having re-
mained in the hotel longer than any other
person present, and at the other end is Mr. Vice.
the second in length Of stay This l did not
then know.
after kesitating for a moment / slipped
modestly into vacant chair In a few seconds
l was conscious that every eve in the room was
fixed upon me Presently the president, a ruddy
faced old man Of about sixty, said, Perhaps the
gentleman who has just seated himself is un-
aware that this is private roomT This was
said courteously, but firmly. My first thought
was TO Telegraph TO the American ambassador
and 70 get out my passport declaring me to be
a free born American citizen, but the savOry
odor of the soup and my friends warning pre-
vailed; so, half rising from my chair, 1 STAN
mered out something about my ignorance. With
every desire 20 relieve my evident enbauass-
nlent, and at the same time 10 uphold the ira
ditions of the table, the president said The
gentleman Is a stranger and wishes 10 join US
hearty permission given at once by all,
and / reseated myself"
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
The Reward of a BlaCkquaTd.
Major vardaman to Be Governor of
Mississippi

For the first time in the history of
the State of Mississippi a blackguard
i to occupy the chair Of governor. II
is a strong term TO use. TO be sure, but
j. is used advisedly No other word
fits the person of J. K. Vardaman.
On January 10, 1903, there ap-
peared in Major Vardaman's paper,
The Commonwealth" an editorial ar
tlole as follows:
II is said that men follow the bent Of their
geniuses, and that parental influences are often
potent in shaping thoughts and ideas in after
life Probably old lady Roosevelt. during the
period Of CESSATION, was frightened by dog
and that fact may account for the qualities Of
the male pup which 50 prominent in Teddy.
] would not do either an injustice but am dis
posed 70 apologize 20 the dog for mentioning it.
However much a certain class of
Southern people may dislike Presi-
dent Roosevelt, we esteem them too
highly TO think it possible that as a
whole they indorse such sentiments.
And yet 1t must be true, also, that, III
Mississippi at least, there is not suf-
fcient manly instinct left to resent
this insult TO woman by rejecting the
imposition of such a candidate upon
the decent voters in the State II is,
We think, the lowest depth to which a
community calling itself civilized, has
yet fallen. We doubt if it could fall
lower. 1t marks the justice Of the
term, Darkest Mississippi"
What becomes of the traditions of
Southern chivalry-in Mississippi
when j. X. Yardaman shall have
taken his seat in the governors chair 2
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

many from the year 1900 until the be-
ginning of the nineteenth century, when
IL was "mediatized" by the congress OF
Vienna. one would have thought that no
brand new title of prince. conferred by
one of the least important sovereigns
of Germany. could possibly add to his
prestige or dignity.
Let me add that the Prince of Monaco.
being an independent sovereign. has
likewise the right to create dukes,
princes and counts, and that when the
gambling tables at Monte Carlo are
abolished, and he is deprived thereby OF
his principal source of revenue, he may
be able to turn a more honest penny by
selling patents OF Monaco nobility.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
The Meaning of "Salary."

have read somewhere that there is a Pc
culisr meaning connected with the word salary.
Can The Times inform me what it isY
INQUIRER.
The derivation of the word is Curl
ous- In ancient times the Roman SOL
der received a daily ration of salt as
part Of his pay. Sal is the Latin
word for salt, and when the salt was
commuted in money the amount was
termed "salarium," or salt money. Our
word salary is derived from salarium.
and it is likely that the old phrase mot
worth his salt" has reference TO the
ancient custom of paying the Roman
soldiers in salt
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
OueStzOnS and AnszOe7s
A Department Motto.

Inscribed in golden letters upon a Depart
ment of Justice report appears this motto,
adage. legend, or what-not:
Qui pro domina justitia sequitur"
VIII you, in mercy to your Law readers. give
us literal translation. with explanatory notes
land diagram, If necessary. Of the aforesaidY
Suspeeting the same to be in the Latin tongue,
have asked several of my classical friends TO
ald me; but they only look wise and give me
general lectures on ''justice''-its essence,
beauties, etc. TGNOR ANITA
The Latin words are the motto of the
department OF Justice. Somewhat lib
orally translated they mean; "Who
would prosecute in behalf Of the law
must follow Justice"
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Made by Millet.

The Man with the Hoe paused long enough
for Millet 70 snapshot him.
Gee wliiz!'' he murmured. That was lucky!
Suppose the feIler had caught me with an old
rakei''
Congratulating himself on his chance TO
arouse public sympathy, he resumed his eight
hour day.-New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

Andrew Carnegie says that England
and the United States are TO be one. In
support of his theory Mr.. Carnegie
should secure written expressions of de-
sire TO make England an American
colony from King Edward. Lord Rose
berry, and Mr.. Kipling. II his idea Is
that the United States shall become
part of the British Empire he should get
the consent OF Mr. Roosevelt, Grover
Cleveland. and Richard Croker. This
will furnish an agreeable and strenuous
employment for Mr. Carnegie's declining
years. and prevent him from writing any
books on the subject
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
CleOpatra's Education.

Cleopatra was preparing TO take leave Of the
world.
Why don't You pack your trunk first ?" in
quircd slave:
Il can't" replied the beauteous queen crush
ing the serpent 70 her bosom, ''because have
broken the asp"
Thus again did she show her wonderful edu-
cation by airing the cockney dialect in her last
mOInerts.-New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
PauinGof Government Clerks
The Peculiar Methods in Vogue on Pay
Day in the Postoffce.

Many observers have idly wondered
Why it seems TO take about twice as
long to get anything done in a Gov
eminent department as in an ordinary
business house. In some departments
ii takes longer TO get the money for
a two-dollar job than it would take
Pierpont Morgan to buy a line Of
ocean steamers. Light Is nov thrown
upon the queer way in which EN-
ployes are paid in the Postoffice De-
partment. They have TO stand IN line
for from five to sixty minutes before
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
By THE MARQUrsE DE FoNTENoY.
Alfonso Invited to England.


King Edward has within the last fort
night addressed an autograph letter 20
the young King OF Spain, inviting him TO
visit England this fall. and the British
ambassador at Madrid Travelled from the
Spanish capital TO San Sebastian the
otner day for the purpose of delivering
his sovereign's missive to the young
monarch, whose stay in England viii
probably follow that of King Victor En-
manuel.
Don Alfonso has until now never left
Spain, and the question is being dis
cussed If, when he goes to England, and
to visit the courts of Vienna, Berlin. ST.
Petersburg, and Paris. ii will be nee
essary TO appoint a regent to fulfill the
duties of chief executive during his alb
senCe
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
The Drift of Public Opinion.

Brooklyn Citizen: As soon as il became
clear that Platt could not be deprived OF his
control of the Republican machine, it did
months ago, il was only question Of time
when OdelI would be seen, in the familiar
attitude, az his feet
SAYS he has heard Of no opposition 10 PreSi-
dent Roosevelt lie is brazen, indeed. who
would thus openly confess that he does not
read the New York Sun
Buffalo Express: The platform Of the Penn
sylvania Democrats calls on the people to I'D
the state OF the selfish. corrupt, extravagant,
and debasing rule which still controls its af-
fairs" just as if the Democrats had not gone
10 Quay's aid every time a citizens move
ment became serious enough to threaten his
overthrow.
Topeka State Journal: Colonel Bryan is re-
ported as predicting Tom Johnson's election
The coloueI's prediction department has few,
il any. successes 10 his credit, but if he sticks
to the business he may in time win out, Just
like the weather forecasters
Atlanta Journal: If radium can make blind
10 apply little TO W. J. Bryan
Philadelphia Public Ledger: Merit. SAYS the
President. is 10 rule in The selection Of cousuls
We wish he would give merit some show in the
selection of Delaware pcstmasters, and not l<s
the Addicks Senator have all the say.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Might Hold a Convention.

Il see.' said Mrs Henpeck, THAT AN Indiana
woman has thirteen husbands"
Il wonder why they don't get together some
time Mr Henpeck absent -mindedly replied.
''and try 20 be revenged- Chicago Record
Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
What She Likes About It.

What's the moral Of that story?' asked the
young man.
"Oh." replied Mrs. Ka Flippe absentmindedly,
Il don't know as it has one, but the immoral
Of it is just too thrilling for anything Chi
cago Record Herald
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

Now that the rumor of the engage
ment of Capt. Richmond p. Hobson and
Miss Ruth Bryan is denied. we may ex-
pect TO hear much comment to the ef-
feet that the young woman is not Hob
sons choice"
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

The Standard Oil Company is said to
be injuring the property of its COM
petitors in Texas by pumping salt water
into the wells. Mr.. Rockefeller always
was good at watering stock
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

Ladies at Long Branch and Asbury
Park have been warned that they must
not come hatless to church. Would, or
would not, this rule apply to DR.. Mary
Walker2
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
Didn't Need the Title.

The only strange thing is that the
count should have been willing TO ac-
cept the dignity in question. For as
head of one of the most ancient and
illustrious families in Europe. which
exercised petty sovereign sway in Ger
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
In a Lighter Vein.
Football Next.

The ninety-footers have their day.
And when they fade from view
Our homage then We humbly pay
To heroes who have two.
New York Sun
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

Boston has a police automobile and
thoughtful folk now wonder whether, if
policeman should run over a person.
he would arrest himself for it.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

When it is remembered that there is
a way for every will. it is not surpris-
ing 10 learn that the late Gen. Cassius
Marcellus Clay had so many eccentrici-
ties
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

The heir of a Connecticut millionaire
is working for 81 a week in his fathers
foundry. He is in a position TO know
whether Greek roots are of any use in
the business of turning a grindstone.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

If President Roosevelt really wants 10
prevent race suicide he should go after
the landlords who refuse to rent re-
spectacle house to couples with children.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
A. D. 2oo3.

By special aerosram from Yokohama, August
5, 2oO3: The Russians have announced that
they are about 10 evacuate Manchuria "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

The $50 glue makers of Chicago who
have gone out on a strike for higher
wages ought TO be able to make their
demand stick
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

1t is not necessary to keep the Clark
Howell Vice Presidential boom within
the limits of the Constitution.
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

paigning and purchase an automobile;
then, when he misses his train he will
not be obliged TO use a hand car,
The Washington times., 1903-09-09

Colonel Belknap, the Republican
nominee for governor OF Kentucky
should adopt the Ohio method of cam
The Washington times., 1903-09-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

No matter how swelled mans head IS, he
never thinks he is Of as much Importance in the
world as his wife does.
woman is always discovering a new corset
that either will make thin person look stout
or a stout one thin.
II doesn't take man long after he is engaged
TO realize that he is being shown around il
he were a new gown
The reason scandal party breaks up late Is
that every woman in il is afraid TO go away
and have the others take up her case.
One nice thing about the way women dress
is that at a picnic they sit in damp
place much more comfortably than man can.
New York Press.
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-14

All kinds of 10 and 15 cent games
at the Bazaar.
A. Long arrived in this city from
Delta yesterday.
J. H. Schieswohl drove to Froita
yesterday with party of land seek
ers.
@. W. Potter. special agent of the
Aetna Insurance company is visitor
in this city.
The prices at Turner Hall will be
same as formerly. so cents per couple
for Saturday night dauces.
Elder II. M. Richards. of the Sew
enth Day Adventists church was an
arrival from Colorado Springs yester-
day.
, A marriage license was issued this
morning to Earnest Chester of Mont
rose and Cora A. Robinson of Carbon
dale.
The new Story and Story building
which is to be used by the Lyons and
Sons dry goods department is nearly
ready for occupancy.
The weather is remarkably warm
today considering how cold it has
been for the past week. The snow is
nearly gone off the surrounding noun
tains and the usual morning breezes
are very mild.
State Superintendent of schools,
[
president of the State Normal School
will be in this city on November 27 to
lecture at the meeting Of the Mesa
county school teachers meeting.
The usual benign countenance of
City CLERK Frank Leslie was consid
erably disturbed this morning by a
young man who came into his office
and asked for marriage license. AT
ter Mr.. Leslie saw the beau tiful
young bride he wanted to grant the
license, perform the marriage and kiss
the bride. but unfortunately he ould
not do so.
The Fashion has one of the most
unique window displays in the city
1t is a display of blankets and quilts
and illustrates the now popular dis
ease. la grippe. A large doll is
shown in bed with IA hand satchel
settings ON the covers, and the win
dow is Tabled. I'm bed with the
grip"
The Chamber of Commerce mo ito
contest closes this afternoon. Many
good and appropriate mottos have
been submitted. The final announce
ment of the winner of the $40 prize
will be made at the next regular
meeting of the directors on next Fri
day evening.
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-14
SPECIAL SALE AT THE BARGAIN
HOUSE.

For three Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Specials for Monday:
From six minutes before nine a. m.
until six minutes after nine a. m. full
sized. nice quality tea cups and sauc-
ers for six cents each. only six to a
customer.
From ten minutes before ten a. m.
until ten minuets after ten a. m. five
4-inch flower pots for cents.
From seven minutes before II until
seven minutes after II a. III. 2-quart
glass water pitcher for IA cents.
Specials for tuesday:
From 10 minutes before 10. a m
until 10 minutes after 10 a. m. fine
white covered tureens or vegetable
dish for 10 cents.
From eight minutes before II to
eight minutes after / a. IN. 7-piece
glass berry set for is cents.
Specials for Wednesday:
From thirteen minutes before o a
m. until thirteen minutes after nine
a. m. good cloth bound books l3 cents
each--choice line of titles-just the
thing for Christmas gifts.
From five minutes before ten a m
until five minutes after ten a. m. ten
lead pencils for five cents.
From thirteen minutes before II a.
m. until thirteen minutes after II a.
m. ore package fine toilet paper for 3
cents-only one to customer.
Bargains for all three days through
our entire line.
Good Oak heater was So. now 81. s
Large heater was 81 80. now Sc. 90
Good Oak heater. was So now
81, So.
Hot Blast heater was s12. now
s1O.37.
Hot Blast heater was sl4. now
Sill 50.
All stoves at like reduction.
See our bargain table goods. W hich
we cannot itemize.
We must have room for our holiday
stock
All of our adverti, ments in all the
different papers from now till January
first. will contain Ia coupon which
will explain itself.
Good white semi porcelain pie
plates, during sale 4 cents each.
Choice assortment china cups and
saucers, regular price up to s5 cents.
during sale 25 cents.
Good glass tum mblers. 90 cents per
set.
Beautiful Bohemian glass water
sets. regular price from 81. 30 to 81. 60.
during the sale. 80 cents per set.
The daily sentinel., 1903-11-14

This world
Ye BOOKNAN'S business is TO supply people
Nth The best books. Waste no time reading Ual-
ueless books. Knoto a fer books toeH rather than
many books indiferently Big fish s,oim an deep
aoater. Ye Bookman has books to please the eye
and instruct the mind. Prices 25c to $500 the
Vol To examine these books is your pleasure.
You may call at the "Den" or Ye BOOKMAN
roH call at your home or office and show yom
some of his good stuff. A postal ,0iH do 1t.
Ye BOOKMAN.
Georqe N. FalcOner. Whose Den" Is 'Ye FAIR"
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iiad Ne Fears.

Tommy was disposed to weas his SstSnt ne.
rubber tyershoes everywhere .. =.
..You don't Keep them on wfsn yuu ire IN
SCHOOL a, yot dsaf1' asked his mother.
"coufss 1 do" ...
..tveii, you Mustn't % Il its unwhoissons.
tie bad for the eyes." 1900.
"Aw. 30 onl'' exclaimed Tommy. Il never
look ii my feet when I'm In achooll' .
Denver dlobA
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NisuAdOrstos1

Nisundsrstos1.
Now. then, young man." said winiSs
mother. II won't let you play baseball
again In q hurry. and you'll get no supper
tonight
why. Is supper all everr'
"You know very well It Is. You saw me- ut
the back gate and heard ms calling an hour
ago.
''why-srNt thought yer wus Jest ap-
platidin Do two-basser ruads."-Ppilaosi-
phia Press
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-12
NOT PARTICULAR

daushrr
aetter
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-12

II shouldn't be surprised II otir child
should be d great statesman With extraof-
binary talents for hlibustering." said the
father.
why he can't even talk yet said the
mother.
That's true. he hasn't anything to say;
and yet. look at the time and attention he
can monopollze -Washington Star.