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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10

What did you do when the horrid
man called you a donkey?"
Nothing"
well, if it had been me l would have
kicked him with both feet"
just so! Any donkey would have
kicked. Chicago American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
The Feminine Dilemm,

Cordelia-lt worries me to buy
clothes.
Cornelia-Why?
Cordelia-Oh, l can't decide wheth-
er to look stylish and be unoomfort-
able, or to be comfortabl and look
dowdy.-Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Modest.

He--I love the true, the good, the
beautiful.
Miss Sereleaf-Oh, Mr.. Blank, this
is so suddep.-N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-10
Responsibility.

Strappes-Five pounds for a bon
net! Madam, it is crime!
Mrs. Swell, the crime will be on
my own head--Glasgow Evening
Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
STATIONS IN ALASKA
System Viii Be the First Of Importance
for the Transmission Of Messages =
Overland,

NEW YORK. April 25.-Engineer
Richard Pfund and Assistant Engineer
Herbert G. Welby, of the Marconi Wire
less Telegraph Company. left New York
today for Alaska to complete the in
staIlation there of wireless telegraph
stations for the United States Signal
Service. The apparatus, Originally sent
to Alaska in charge OF Stanley Cook, Of
the company. at Fort Gibbon. viii be re-
turned and the new apparatus substi-
tuted
with Fort Gibbon in Alaska as the
starting point. the first station there
Will communicate with the second at
ToIovana, distant approximately 100
miles. The third and last station is at
Chena, on the Tanaua River. 100 miles
up the river from TOlovana- The sta
lions are all located at army posts, and
will be operated by Signal Service oper-
ators.
1t is expected that the system, the
first of any consequence TO be installed
for overland transmission. viii be com
pleted and turned over to the Govern
ment about August 1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Slayden Favors German.

The Hon James l. S1ayden, 4 Texan
Bryanite, who represents the San An
ionic district in the House. has init
mated that his first choice for President
is the Hon. Arthur Pue German. While
not committing himself absolutely to
the Maryland Senator's candidacy, he
expresses the belief that German would
be able TO bring together the rival fac
lions of the Democratic party and. Of
course, he believes that if German were
nominated he would be elected.
It is not surprising that Handsome
jim" should select the Senator from
Maryland as his first choice for the
Presidential nomination. because Of he
fact that SIayden's ideas on the tariff
very nearly coincide with those Of
Senator German It VIII be remember
ed that Representative Slayden is one
Texas Democrat who is not a free
trader, and further, that he was one Of
the five Democrats in the House who
voted for the passage of the Dingley
tariff bill His course in this matter.
however. seemed to meet with the ap-
provaI of his constituents. for they have
been returning him to Congress resu-
larly ever since, and without any seri-
Gus opposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Morocco's Exhibit at St. Louis.

Il am confident the Sultan of Morocco
will send fine exhibit to St. Louis"
said former Consul Lungerman. OF rat
country, last night at the Arlington.
Il have just returned from trip to
see him in the interests of the exposi-
ton commissioners, and have his per
sonal assurance he will send q creditabIe
exhibit In fact. he will not only do
that, but he will either attend the ex-
position IN person, or have a suitable
representation come in his place on
account Of recent wars, the country is
not in the best condition to send big
exhibit, but what is sent will be Of the
very finest
4 am going TO st. Louis to see the
dedicatory exercises. after which I will
return to Washington and then take
another trip to Morocco in the interest
of the exposition. Everywhere I have
been abroad there Is much talk of the
exposition, and there is not a country
that does not purpose sending the best
exhibit ever collected. received a
cablegram from the SuitaR's secretary
today sending the SuItan's best wishes
for the success of the dedication"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
GEN. NAyIMO GOMEZ
TO VISIT WASHING TON
Will Come Here as the Guest of Min
lister Quesada.

Gen Maxine Gomez, patriot hero OF
the Cuban republic. is to visit Washing
ton within the next two days as the
guest Of Senior Quesada. the Cuban min
lister. The grizzled old soldier win be
accompanied by Fons Sterling. assistant
secretary Of the treasury IN the island
republic.
Their stay in Washington this week
will be short. since they viii come to
this country to join Minister Quesada
and with him represent Cuba at the St.
Louis Exposition exercises They will
travel to the Worlds Fair city on the
Diplomatic Special, leaving here Tues
day and arriving in St Louis Wednesday
night shortly after President Roosevelt
and his party arrive there from the
Yellowstone Park 5aunt
When Minister Quesada was invited to
attend the dedication exercises as q
member OF the Diplomatic Corps the two
other prominent Cubans named we're
chosen to go with him as typical repre-
sentstives Of the new republic On the
return from the exposition it is hoped
General Gomez may be induced TO pro-
long his stay IN Washington, but this
will depend upon whatever arrangements
he has already made for the return trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
4 REIGN OF TERROR
BEGINS IN FINLAND
Governor Receives Sweeping Authority
to Exile Citizens.

LONDON, April 25.-A dispatch from
Helsingfors, under date of April q,
saws:
This has been a black day in the
history of Finland. It witnessed the be-
ginning of a reign OF terror which, by the
ordinance Of April 3. and the rescript
Of April 9, General Bobrikof. the gov
ernor, has been authorized to establish.
We have been free men for seventy
years. said a weli-known Finn this
morning. but today We have become
Russian serfs.' -
The correspondent goes on to recall
the fact that Governor Bobrikof return
ed to Finland with authority to drive
into exile without legal process any
one whose presence in the country he
regarded as Objectionable. The first
four victims on the 22d of April were
Count Mennerheim. and Messrs- Castren,
HameIstan. and Wolff. The young count
was one of the most popular and prom
fnent members of Finnish society. His
house was surrounded by police and de-
tectiyes at I o'clock in the morning. He
was presented with a document signed
by General KatgorodoG, the governor of
Nyland, ordering him to leave the coun-
try within seven days
No terms were fixed for his Danish
ment. In the event of his returning
without permission he will be trans
ported to any part of Russia chosen by
General Bobrikof. The chief of police
then requested the count to sign a
promise that he would not participate
IN any meeting whatsoever, and would
not allow himself to be the object of
any demonstration in the seven days he
would be allowed to remain In the coun-
try.
The count refused. The police then
searched his house. and took away the
private correspondence of the count and
countess. But the search was so desuI-
tory that It was obvious they had not
expected to find anything compromising.
This Punishment of the count is regard
ed as an act Of private revenge on the
part of General Kaigorodof, who a year
ago forced himself into a private con
cert that was given by the countess in
behalf OF charity. The count requested
him to leave. pointing out that admis-
sion was by invitation only.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Duke a Music Enthusiast.

The old Duke OF Cambridge. who has
just celebrated his eighty fifth year, and
who at one moment was regarded as des-
tined to become the husband Of his
cousin. the late Queen Victoria, is one
of the most music-Ioving members of
the British royal family, and the only
scion thereof who for many years made
a point of invariably occupying stalls
that is, orchestra seats-in preference to
boxes at the opera and at the different
London theaters.
His enthusiasm on the subject of
music led him as a young man to take
a very conspicuous part in the riot
created at the Covent Garden Opera by
the management dismissal of the
popular baritone Tamburini, In order to
make way for Neapolitan singer OF the
name of Coletti. When the time for
Coletti's appearance arrived a perfect
uproar arose from the boxes, and, in
fact, from the entire house. There
were loud calls for Tamburini, and
finally matters were brought to climax
by the Duke of Cambridge, who happened
to be in uniform, jumping from his seat
in the omnibus box onto the stage, fol-
lowed by several OF his friends. to lead
the cheers for Tamburini, waving his
sword above his head, his mother, the
Dowager Duchess of Cambridge. sp-
plauding him vigorously from her box
Ultimately the management was
forced to yield, and TO withdraw Coletti,
and to summon Tamburini- Nor was 1t
until he appeared on the scene that
peace was restored.
1t would be difficult to imagine the
Prince OF Wales for instance today.
jumping from one Of the boxes to the
stage during the opera at Covent Gar
den, and waving his sword above his
head to demand from the management
the engagement, say. Of Jean de Re-
szke.
The Duke of Cambridge it may be
added, was led by his love CT music to
reorganize entirely the corps OF army
musicians while commander-fn-ehief,
and It is to him that the British army
is mainly indebted for it's excellent
bands. NARQUIsE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
No Tariff Upheaval.

While Mr.. Slayden has never publicly
recauted for his action in voting for
the sacred schedules. there is reason to
believe that he is willing to join with
such members of mis- party as Senator
German in an effort at revision. which
will still afford protection. IN short. he
believes that a German Administration
would be an assurance 10 the country
that there would be no tariff upheayaI
which would result in business depTes-
sion
The fact that Mr.. Slayden is favor
able to the nomination Of Senator Cor
man may be of some importance because
Of the fact that he is a loyal Bryanite,
and still believes that the twice de-
feated is a potent factor in Democratic
politics and must be reckoned with when
the time comes to name another candi-
date and draft platform. The Texas
Representative. while expressing admir-
alton for Senator Hill. bars him from
the nomination because of his opposition
10 the principle Of the income tax He
intimates that Judge Parker would, next
to German. be acceptable TO the De
mocracy Of the Lone Star State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
The Field of Politics.
Bryan and Hill to Compromise?

Bryan and Hill to Compromise?
The discover. has been made by Ger
tain New York politicians that the Hon.
William J. Bryan is seeking to negotiate
a compromise with the Hon. David B
Hill and that if the Nebraskan can oh
tain the concessions he desire, he will
accQuiesCe in the nomination of Judge
Alton B. Parker by the next Democratic
national convention On its face, and
in view of Mr.. Bryan's criticism of the
New York jurist and his declaration that
the Kansas City platform Democrats
will control the next convention. the
story does not appear to be a plausible
one
It seems that the narrative had its
origin in the fact. which is admitted.
that State Committeeman Cox some time
ago. and Immediately following a visit
which Mr.. Bryan made to New York,
approached weil-known friends of Mr..
Hill in the Manhattan Club and in the
course of the talk about harmony sug-
gested that the Bryan men and the fol
lowers OF the ex-senator ought to get
together" and remarked that the former
were willing to meet the latter faction
half way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
A Vaudeville View of Cuba.

n TduUSFliIc view OF kuDa-
Among those registered at the
Raleigh last night were sara Mae Bod
well and her small brother. Master
Paul Bodwell. Miss Bodweu is we'll
known in Washington. where she has
appeared several times in comic opera
with such stars as Lillian Russell
Francis Wilson and Frank Daniels. Miss
BodweI makes her home in Chicago
but is on her way home from a long tour
of the South, the Bahamas and Cubs.
where she appeared in vaudeville. She
stopped of in Washington to call OF a
number of friends here and take a much
needed rest. She said to a Times re-
porter:
I feel at home more in Washington
than in Chicago. and I never lose an
opportunity to come this way. I gave
up comic opera last season, and have
just closed the season in vaudeville. I
will enjoy a week here, after which. I
will go to Chicago. I enjoyed my Cuban
trip very much, indeed. and purpose re-
turning next fall The little island is
growing in population rapidly, and
Americans seem to find it profitable
place for investments Many theatrical
ventures are talked of for Havana for
next year, and I look for many stars OF
this country to make visit 10 the
island"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

be said to have created lasting ne
mortal to himself by his foundation Ct
the so-cal!ed Volunteer Ambulance AS
ISOLATION of Vienna, which has branches
or kindred societies in all the leading
cities of Continental Europe. He or
ganized 1t on the morrow Of the terri
bic fire, In December, 1881. which de-
stroyed the Ring Theater at Vienna, and
in which nearly q thousand OF the audi
ence lost their lives, a fire at which he
bore himself like a veritable hero, dash
ing repeatedly into the burning build
ing and carrying cut through the flames
unconscious men. women. and children.
who owed their lives and their rescue
from the flames to his daring, for which
he was decorated and thanked by the
Emperor, and extoIled by the president.
Two little anecdotes may be cited as
showing the character Of the man. Call
ed upon to attend in person the eyecu-
ton of the murderer Francesconf whom
he had as judge sentenced to death, he
was so impressed by the brave bearing
Of the convict that just before the moose
was fixed about the mans neck, he yield
ed to the impulse Of the moment. and
not merely shook hands with him. but
also embraced him. On another occa-
sion, while passing through the crowded
corridors of the Palace of Justice on his
way to preside at a trial, he found a
well-known member of the demi monde,
known by the nickname of "Fiaker-
MILL" jostIed by the throng, and al
once offered her his arm and conducted
her into the courtroom. where the trial
over which he was to preside was about
TO be held.
Imagine the sensation which would
be created IN this country if a Judge
were to make his entrance into his
court room with q woman of notorious
character on his arm, or If he were to
not only shake hands, but 10 embrace
at the foot of the galIows the mau
whom he had sentenced to death These
things. however. seemed perfectly natu-
raj in Count Edward Lamezan, and no
one thought bit the worse of him for It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

are familiar in the city They can be
taught many things from books, and
they learn much IN adapting them
selves to their own and their parents
daily life.
Nothing would be gained by intro
ducing the study Of botany into the
schools, and adding another fad to
those with which the curriculum Of
the average city school IS already
crowded. Let the city child develop
as the country urehin does, IN har-
mony with his environment lie VIII
reach a more natural development in
that way, as conditions now are, and
perhaps in the future some inventive
civic genius will contrive a way to
avoid the evolution Of the gauin, and
return to the simpler and safer euvir-
onment of nature,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Bryan for Chairman.

Mr.. Cox is q pronounced Bryanite, and
the fact that he made such a suggestion
was taken to mean that he spoke by
authorization of Mr. Bryan, especially
as there was some talk Of making Mr.
Bryan either temporary or permanent
chairman of the convention. Bryan
opponents would undoubtedly object
strenuousIy to allowing him to be the
temporary chairman, although they
might permit him to preside over the
deliberations of the body, and make an
elaborate speech after the convention IS
organized But TO make him temporary
chairman would give him too great pow
er in the organization, especially nam
ing the committees of resolutions and
credentials
It now appears from a statement made
by State Committeeman Cox that he did
have a conversation such as has been
indicated with certain friends of ex-
Senator Hill, but he emphaticaIly deni -
that he was authorized by Mr. Bryan
to make any suggestions of a compro-
mise with Hill upon the basis he nam
ed, OF any other, He adheTes to the be
lief. however. that compromise will
be brought about before the convention
is held, and that the Eastern Demo
Gratis Will fall in line with Mr.. Bryan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
shriner Seeks a Quiet Sunday,

James MeGarvey, potentate OF Lulu
Temple of Shriners. of Philadelphia, is
registered at the Riggs House. He ar
rived last night. and as he registered re-
marked to the clerk he came to Wash
ington to spend an enjoyable Sunday.
Potentate McGarvey had been in Wash
ington but a few hours when a number
of local Shriners called to see him. and
anything but quiet day is assured him
for today, inasmuch as he accepted sew
eraI invitations for social engagements
To a reporter for The Times, the pop
uIar Shriner said:
Once in six months I come to Wash
ington to see the boys and have q little
rest. At home, my business keeps me
engaged all the time and the only man
ner in which I can obtain little recre-
alton is to drop my business matters
and come here Philadelphia Shrinecs
have warm feeling for Washington
ians. This has been kept up by frequent
visits TO the meetings OF the Shriners
in both cities. presume there Is not a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Woman Teacher of Indians.

The Indian is fast abandoning his
crude methods of doing things and
learning the ways of his white brother. ."
said EsteIIe Reel. superintendent of IN
dian schools, last night at the Airing
ton. Miss Reel has returned from a
long trip through the West. where she
has been on tolr of inspection of the
Indian institutions of learning. Although
tired by her long journey, Miss Reel
talked at length of the Indian and the
best method of his education Miss
REELS firm believer in manual train
ing. and believes IN teaching the younger
Indians trades that viii benefit them in
earning a living. She said:
Il visited a number of Mission Indians
in southern California on my recent trip
and even I was surprised TO see the ad-
vancement they have made in q year.
I talked with two young Indians who
told me they have seventeen hundred
acres OF land planted in wheat with the
"a A-AiLeoA ~ ESAAo ADA q AAG - ~ 4
also was told that many Indians in the
Southwest have entered into contracts
with Chicago parties to manufacture
souvenirs for the market I approve of
the outing plan in which many of the
girls are given homes among the white
people Of the East. There are several
Indian girls working in Washington, and
they seem perfectly happy.
Colonel Pratt did much for the In
dian when he had charge Of the school
at Carlisle. and many schemes suggested
by him have worked out TO perfection.
The schools are busy now preparing
exhibits for the St. Louis Exposition. 1t
is purposed to have the largest ever
shown, and the Indians are taking par
ticular pride in the manufacture Of ex-
hibit work A number of Indians Will be
taken there, and everyone is eager TO be
one of the party"
Miss Reel is a native of Wyoming, and
held several important Offices whel in
that State. among them being register
of lands and superintendent of schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Deniod Judge Embraced Fo
til Cu1pHt OF GodchHdran

tuted in order to ascertain whether
there had really been as many as ninety
three births in Rome on the day IN
question But the investigation estab-
lished the fact beyond a dou<t that the
figures were correct and the records
authentic. and consequently the Pope
has ninety three new godchildren, among
them set of triplets. two boys and a
girl, who have received the names of
Romulus. Remus, and Roma, and each Of
these ninety-three children has received
from him complete outfit and sum
of 100 lire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Take d Look at Venus.
Contemplation Of the Heavens Gives
knowledge Of Earth.

Young man, when you have fin
ished your dinner tonight, 90 up on
the roof or ont III the street OF ward
by your home and take a good, long
look at the Star of the Evening. She
viii do You much good. In the first
place, the mere fact of your having
thought enough 10 spend the time to
do this VIII aid your mental develop
ment- In the second place, you will
have to lift your eyes and chin from
the mire of the street about you to
the clean glory of omnipotenee- In
the third place, yoV cannot look for
FIVE minutes at Venus or, any other
planet or star without absorbing into
yourself some Of the calm, silent
power which wheels this universe
along It's unbroken track, with never q
slip Of the tire or jostling Of the axle.
Did 1t ever occur to you that every
man or woman who has reached really
great heights among their fellows has
had a so-called fad or hobby. with
some artistic or scientific basis7 With
Mr. Morgan it Is his love for great
pictures and rare books. With Cor
neIius Vanderbilt It Is the study of
applied mechanics. Take any one of
our modern or ancient great men, and
the same rule applies. They each
have some line of thought which lifts
them Otherwise, they would con
tinue to groveI along in the dust and
dirt Of trade and barter with the com
mon herd, content to root about In the
muck, ike the rest, for food. They
had that Ia them which lifted their
noses out of the feed-trough for a lit
tie and enabled them to see ahead and
plan and originate and invent. Thus
they became great.
We know of no easier or cheaper
way to learn to think than to sit OF
stand IN awe before the armament.
Grand-voieed David loved to do this
and his songs Of victory are unrivaled
IN any literature. No man OF woman
or boy or giri can look long at the
stars and not be benefited. They viii
make you think, and that IS what Is
needed for success.
It Is thought-brain activity
which rules the world. If you would
possess the earth and the fullness
thereof, you must think. If you cant
begin to think unaided, go out into the
starry night and ask Venus or some
Of her bright brethren to aid you
They viii make you ask, ike David
''Who am I that thou art mindful OF
me?" They viii make you long fol
greater, grander, purer, nobler, more
honest things.
Take a good, long look at the stars
tonight-and tomorrow night and the
night after. You are different from
the beast because you think. Prove it