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The Washington times., 1903-07-18
TRANSFERS ORDERED
IN COAST ARTILLERY

The following transfers have been or
dered in the Coast Artillery:
Capt. Thomas O. Ashburn. from the
Nineteenth Company TO the Eighteenth
Company.
Capt Writ Robinson. from the Eight
eenth Company to the Nineteenth Com
pany-
Capt. Thomas H R. Mcintyre. from
the unassigned list TO the Twenty-third
Company.
Capt. Dwight E Aulsman. from the
Twenty-third Company TO the unassign-
ed list.
First Lieut. Albert G. Thompson, ir..
from the Seventeenth Company to the
Eighteenth Company.
First Lieut.. Ralph s. Granger, from
the Eighteenth Company TO the Seven
teenth Company.
Second Lieut.. Howard s. Miller, from
the Twenty-second Company TO the
Eighteenth Company.
Second Lieut.. George L Wertenbaker.
from the Eighteenth Company TO the
Twenty second Company
Second Lieut. Graham Parker. from
the Nineteenth Company 10 the Twenty
first Company.
Second Lieut. Thomas E. Murtaugh.
from the Twenty-frst Company 10 the
Nineteenth Company
The Washington times., 1903-07-18

of anyone having the disposition aud
opportunity to manufacture fictitious
acquisitions and fraudulent vouchers
A month has passed since this mat
ter was called TO the attention of the
Commissioners by The Times. Do
they expect the public to forget it ia
the general excitement over the dis
covery that the graduate of n reform
school can get away with $4,000 of
the peoples money, within less than
four years, without arousing the sus-
picion of his official superior. and in
the general merriment caused by a
perusal of the Micawber-hke denun-
Citations of the author of that re-
markable exploit2
Wouldn't it, IN short, greatly bene-
fit some of our officials who furnish
us with the ''best municipal govern
ment," &c, and incidentally benefit
the taxpayers, were the aforesaid Of
ficials to take a few weeks off and
permit themselves to be put through
a practical course Of civil government
say under the auspices of the
Junior Republic?
The Washington times., 1903-07-18

lian atheist congress. besides delivering
public lectures IN behalf OF atheism all
over the ant,Eodes
have never been able to understand
how the late Queen Victoria. whose
views on atheism were so well known.
could ever have sanctioned his appoint
ment TO the post of chief justice OF this
great British colony. or how Sir Robert
himself could have found ii consonant
with his professed principles to accept
it. seeing the important role which be-
lief in the Almighty plays in the British
courts Of justice.
The dispute between the chief justice
and Lord Ranfurly is due 70 the fact
the former claims for himself and for
the other judges of the supreme court
precedence over the colonial premier
and cabinet ministers. Needless 70 add
that the earl has Premier Seddon and
the ministers on his side. and may
therefore. be relied upon to carry the
dag.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Hungary's AutOcratic Premier.

Hun6ary's new premier, who is accus-
ed by his opponents in Hungary of be-
ing a Croatian, and by the Croatians
of being Hungarian. is neither the
one nor the other. but is BY birth an
Austrian, horn in Upper Silesla. Of
Tyrolese family. He was. however edu-
Gated on one Of his fathers estates in
Slavonia, and studied afterward at the
universities OF Agram in Croatia and of
Budapest. the capital OF Hungary.
When about nineteen years OF age
Count Karl Khuen. the name which he
bore then. paid visit TO an old rela-
tive named Count Hedervary OF Heder-
var, near Reab in Hungary. On the train
stopping the young nobleman. finding
his hosts grOoms engaged IN holding tho
heads of the horses of the drag in which
old Count Hedervary had driven to meet
him. shouldered his trunk himself and
carried IL 10 the coach. This greatly
pleased his host, who took a fancy 10 his
young klnsman, and who on dying a year
or so afterward left him the Hedervary
estates, on the condition that he should
assume his name in conjunction with his
own. That Is how Count Karl Khuen be-
came Count Khuen- -Hedervary.
On succeeding 70 the estate he found
1t heavily incunnbered. He began by con-
tracing a large loan with which he de-
veloped his property to such an extent
that he soon paid of all mortgages. re-
funded the loan, and rendered the prop
erty exceedingly profitable. He is proud
er Of this achievement than of any
thing else that he has done He is in
every sense OF the word a man OF
strong character, disdainfuI of advice
and an autocrat from head to foot.
MARoUIsE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Strange Inactivity.
What Are the Law Officers Of the Dis
trict Doing These Days?

What Is being done in the case Of
the fictitious rcquisition and fraudu-
lent vouchers by which $500 was lie
gally taken from the school funds of
the District, in fragrant violation of
the emphatic opinion of the Comp
troller Of the Treasury, repeatedly
expressed. that the funds could not
be legally used as they were used2
Are the Commissioners resting
content with issuing q ukase 10 the
law officer 10 proceed in the matter
and seeing that officer wave off the
edict in contemptuous silence as did
the Auditor. the Collector, and the
Assessor when they were directed 20
institute a general audit Of the Dis
tTiet booksg
Or have the Commissioners adopted
the theory that the laws of the United
States for the punishment Of crime
ere not binding in the District Of Co
iumbia9
What other laws, we are tempted
10 ask, has the District than statute
laws7 What is the new code but a
statute law9 And does anyone sup
pose that the United States is not pro-
teeted against payment of public
moneys upon bogus acquisitions and
perjured vouchersl
Six hundred dollars is a small
amount, perhaps, in government af-
fairs; but il Is not on that account
we hope, that the Commissioner per-
nit the law officer Of the District TO
dawdle away his time. In the mean
time we venture 10 point out TO the
Commissioners that If this offense Is
allowed to 20 unpunished the funds
of the United States intrusted TO the
District of Columbia, as well as the
District funds, VIII be at the mercy
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
DEVERY PARTY LAUNCHED
FOR 100000 CAM MPAIGN
Petitions Nominating Former Chief
Bear a Pump as Emblem.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-with a pump
as its emblem. william S. Devery's In
dependent Peoples Party was launched
today.
Petitions nominating Mr. Devery for
mayor were sent to all Of the assembly
districts of the city, and the work of
obtaining signatures was begun. The
law requires 1000 names to give an in
dependant candidate a place on the
official ballot.
Alr. Devery said that he viii have
20 900 signatures. He has leased a large
building at West Twenty eighth Street
and Eighth Avenue for use as head
quarters, and says he will have indie
pendent candidates for assemblymen and
aldermen in all districts.
Early In August the Devery campaign
Will be begun. Members OF his organi-
zation say that Devery viii spend $780,.
600 on his canvas.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
GENERAL DAVIS REPORT
ON ARMY CASUALTIES
Cholera and Dysentery Besetting Dis
eases of the Philippines

General Davis, commanding general c.
the Philippines. has advised the War
Department Of the following casualties
In the islands:
From ehoIera-WiIliam S. Bradford,
Company d, Eighteenth Infantry; VIII
liam Cocroft, Company d. Eighteenth IN
fantry; William r. Huddle, Company E.
Twenty-ninth Infantry; Samuel LeEerd,
Company A. Eighteenth Infantry.
From dysentery-William J. Shrews-
bury, Company X, Twenty-sixth Infan-
try; Joseph H Clendenon, band, Twenty
sixth Infantry; James W. Whitehouse.
Company X, Eighteenth Infantry; Clyde
Houston, Troop 1. Fifteenth Cavalry
Enteritis-William II. Sanford, Com
pany G. Twenty-seventh Infantry.
Msnia-Samuel S. Armstrong. Company
D, Eighteenth Infantry.
Fracture of the skull-Glen A Mark,
Company ID. Fifth Cavalry.
Gunshot wound (killed in street dis
turbanee) Prank Meyer. Company d.
Fifteenth Cavalry.
Gunshot wound (accidentan-John A.
Caldwell, Tenth Company Coast Artil-
lery.
Killed by Moro-William J. Herten-
stein. Company B, Twenty-eighth In
fantry.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
The Season at Balmoral.

King Edward is contemplating a very
active season at Balmoral this autumn,
and this Highland residence of the
British sovereign will for the first timo
in its history be the scene OF court
festivities and Of royal pOmp. Extensive
additions have been madesto the castle
and to its dependencies, especially with
regard to the accommodation of guests
and of servants, while the kitchens have
been enlarged and equipped in a manner
TO admit the preparation of state ban
quets The King has intimated to the
premier that during his soiourn at Bal
moral he will require a cabinet min
lister 10 be permanently In residence at
the castle, while the telegraph and
telephone services have been completed
so thoroughly that instant and private
communication can be enjoyed between
the castle at Balmoral and the govern
ment departments in London at any hour
of the day. The King intends to do a
good deal of deer stalking while in
Scotland, and the roadways throughout
the vast domains Of Balmoral and its
"policies',-that is 10 say. the adjacent
estates belonging thereto-have been
improved in order to admit Of the free
use OF motor cars
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Consistency a Jewel.

Conspicuous IN the platform recently
adopted by the Kentucky Republicans
is q plank in denunciatior- - assassina-
tion whether in Kentucky or Servia"
as destructive Of civilization. II will
strike the average unbiased observer
that the position of the Kentucky Re
publicans in this respect is not quite
consistent. II has been only about
three years ago since the Kentucky Re
publican politicians were seeking to
condone and excuse assassination and
protect assassins from punishment
There was no such vigorous denuncia-
tion and demand for punishment on the
part OF the Kentucky Republicans, that
Is, Of the politicians. when some cow
ardly assassin carrying cut a. political
plot secreted himself in the Office OF the
Republican secretary OF state and killed
the Hon. William Goebel in order TO
prevent him from becoming governor Of
the State
II will also be recalled that a certain
Governor" Taylor, under indictment
for completely in the GoeoeI assassIna-
tion plot. is now n fugitive from the
Blue Grass State. enjoying the protec-
tion OF the governor OF Indiana, who de-
cl.nes to permit him 20 De extradited
No uncomfortable demand has been
made on the part OF Kentucky Rcpubl-
cans for hts surrender TO the Kentucky
authorities, much less FOR his punish
ment, If he be guilty.
The present Indignation of the Ken
tucby Republicans. and they have q
right not only TO be indignant. but mad
is caused by the conditions in BreathItt
county. There it Is charged that some
men who are Democrats have been en-
gagged in the bloody work Of assassina-
tion. But the assassination Of Goebel
and the assassination Of Marcum are In
no wise analogous. Cne was the result
OF a political controversy. the other tine
outcome of a long standing feud in
which politics played little or no part.
Further On the platform dcnounces
Governor Beckham for rendering Grim
inaIs of Democratic faith immGne from
punishment" which is unjust. but says
nothing a5out the immunity which
"Governor" Taylor is enjoying in the
wilds of Indiana. The Kentucky Repub-
Iicans are not quite consistent.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
BIRTHDAY GIFT PARTY
IN NEWPORT STREETS
Three Wealthy Philadelphians Figure
in a Pleasing Little Anniver-
saIy Incident.

NEWPORT. R. l., July 1S.-Three
Philadelphians, Clarence W. Dolan. Mrs.
William z. Carter, and Elsie whelan.
figured in birthday reception in front
OF the Casino today
Mrs. Joseph Hartman. sister-in-law
OF Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, wreathed
in smiles. announced that IL was her an
niversary, whereupon Mr.. Dolan, Mrs.
Carter, and Miss Whelan darted for the
neighboring stores. Mr.. Dolan brought
out a silver-backed brush, Mrs. Carter
appeared with combs to match. and Miss
Whelan appeared with another trinket.
Others Joined the party, took the cue
from the Philadelphians. and Mrs. Har-
riman. blushing and smiling, was soon
the happy possessor Of score of gifts.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
The Field of Politics.
Bate in the Field.

OdNt III tue I1Glu-
Political interest in Tennessee viii
soon center in the campaign for The
election of a United States Senator TO
succeed the Hon. William B. Bate, whose
term expires in March. 1905. Although
Senator Bate is nearly seventy-seven
years of age, he is still hale and healthy,
and is a candidate to succeed himself;
but he viii have the determined opposi-
tion of strong men in the state who are
themselves ambitious and much younger
than the Senator. Senator Bates chief
strength lies in the fact that he was a
old veterans of the gray have always
rallied to his support whenever he has
appealed to them.
There are those. however, who believe
that mans good record in the Con-
federate army should not entitle him 10
life tenure of office. and who entertain
the opinion that Senator Bate has ra-
ceived quite his share of the honors.
He has been governor of the State for
two terms, and is now concluding his
third term in the Senate. He has never
done anything in that body to gain na-
tional distinction, and it has been a mat
ter Of some speculation how he hes been
able to maintain 50 firm a hold upon the
politicians Of his own state
The most prominent candidates against
Senator Bate are Ex-Governor Bob"
Taylor and Ex-Governor Benton McMil-
lin. These two distinguished statesme en
! Of Tennessee have been looking long
ingly toward the Senate for a number OF
years; in fact, ever since the death Cf
the late Ishsm G. Harris. Both were
| candidates to succeed him. but neither
| being able to command a majority of
the Legislature, the election went to the
Hon. Thomas B. Turley.
Again they sought to succeed Senator
Turley, who was not a candidate for re-
election, but this time the Hon. Edward
w. Carmack. who had distinguished him
self somewhat in the House. carried OF
the prize. Never before have they really
dared to question the right Of Senator
Bate 10 represent the State in the Sem
ate. but now that he has had hree
terms they are becoming bolder. and it
is no secret that both are out early
building fences.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Beavers to the Bar.
Another Member of the Postofice Ring
in the Tolls of Justice.

Another member of the Postoffice
ring indicted This time it is George
w. Beavers, formerly Superintendent
of the Division of Salaries and Al
lowanees. The mills of the gods
grind slowly, but they also grind ex-
ceedingly fine. And the end is not
yet
When we look back to the time in
December last when The Times began
TO uncover the raseality rampant in
the postal service, we are almost
amazed at the far-reaehing conse-
quenees of that first attempt TO probe
the iniquities then felt rather than
seen in the management of a great
administrative department. We
thought it public duty then to call
tc account officials masquerading as
''warm-hearted philanthropists," but
in reality using their Offices for pri-
vate plumber and personal advance
ment.
Yet we had not then-nor could we
have had-a prophetic view of the
sweep corruption in the departm en-
had taken, or of the long list of in
dictments which would follow a
searching and honest investigation.
George W. Beavers is the latest of
the postOfice plunderers to fall be-
reath official condemnation. His
name is now added to those of Mach
en-, briggs, Lorenz, Miller already
Ill the tolls Of justice. Are there
others still TO come? We shall not be
surprised if the role of infamy is
still further rounded out through the
damning discoveries Of General Bris-
tow's detectives.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
England and the Russian Jews.

=
In view OF the controversy which has
recently been raging here as to the pro-
priety Of the transmission by the United
states Government of the petition of
the Jews and their friends In this coun-
try TO the Car in behalf Of their CO.
religionists in Russia, more especially
in connection with the Kishinev out
RACES. the action Of King Edward with
regard to a petition of the same char
acter from the Jews of Australia,
sent to the foreign office in London for
dispatch through official channels to
Emperor Nicholas, becomes Of timely
interest.
The foreign office has declined to
forward the Australian petition, and
has returned it to it's organizers. inti-
mating in the most clear and emphatic
language that the matter in question
concerned the internal and domestic af-
fairs of Russia. and that on this account
no representation could be made with
any degree of propriety TO the Gar.
It is known that it is by King Ed
wards own orders that this course has
been adopted, fact which will surprise
no one who is cognizant OF the fact that
King Edward personally directs and
controls the foreign policy OF his coun-
try, In accordance with his cOnstitu-
tional prerogatives, the secretary of
state for foreign affairs being. as l have
had occasion more than once to point
out, responsible for the affairs concern
ing the department neither to the cab
met, nor to parliament. but to his
sovereign alone.
No ruler IN Christendom has shown
himself a more sincere and sympathetic
friend of the Jews than King Edward,
many OF whose most intimate personal
friends and cronies. such as. for in
stance. Reuben sassoun, the late Baron
Hirsch, etc, belong 10 the chosen race,
who has just raised a member thereof
tc the house of lords in the person of
Sir Henry Levi Lawson, the proprietor
Of the London Daily Telegraph" at
the same time conferring a baronetcy on
the Jewish lord mayor Of London. In
deed. it is entirely due to King Ed
wards influence and social backing that
the Jews today occupy a position in the
forefront OF English society. such as
they enjoy nowhere else IN the world,
not even IN the United States.
1t may safely be assumed therefore
that it is not from any lack OF sym
pathy for the Hebrew race that King
Edward has expressed HIS disapprovaI
of the transmission to the Gar Of any
foreign petition concerning the treat
ment of Jews in Russia. II he has
adopted this attitude 1t is because he
realizes that petitions of this kind are
likely to do much more harm than good
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
PROFIT IN STAMP BOOKS
SHOWN BY Mr.. MADDEN
Statement Issued Showing Number
ScId and Cost of Manufacture.

Postage stamp books we're first issued
By the Postofice Department on April
I6. 1900 From that time until the first
Of the present month. 23.SS3.914 OF the
little books have been sold at a ret
profit 20 the Government Of S155 1888.
Four times as many OF the little mois-
ture- proof books we're sold in the fiscal
year ended with June 90 as in the first
year the books were offered for sale
The following statement issued By Third
Assistant Postmaster General Madden
shows the favor With which the books
have been received:
Total number Of books issued. 2S,sS3.-
si4; sold at 1 cent each. S2ss s39-l4; cost
Of manufacture. SS3.47d2l: prof.. $780,
Ss5.ss.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
SUBMARINES TO BE TESTED
IN PORTLAND MANEUVERS

Secretary Moody has decided that fol-
lowing the joint maneuvers of Portland
next month that there shall be a test
OF The submarine boats owned by the
Government. II is probable that all of
the vessels OF this character Of the Hol-
land type will participate in the expert
ments which will take place near New
port. Rear Admiral O'Neil has charge OF
the arrangement Of details. The purpose
OF the tests is largely 10 determine the
availability Of these vessels as harbor
defenders
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Active Remedies.

"A Paris doctor declares that the cakewalI
.eeIv induIgcd in. viii kill the hardest M
robe.l
The waltz is not without its charm;
The polka has its points.
The barn dance, need not cause alarm,
To these who've supple joints.
The cellar fap with joy is seen
CThough seldom at a balD,
But when IL comes 60 hygiene
The cakewalk beats them all.
There was a time IN days gone by
When, II I folt unwell.
Unto my doctor 7 would hv
IN haste my symptoms tell.
And pay the yar'et humping fees
T. seemed my only chance.
But now ~ DIS no longer please
It's cheaper far 70 dance.
should limb or cranium throb and acre,
don my lightest shoe.
And hired Ueuials music make
It's what they're paid o. do.
"Dovn Sou,h'sr ezhils-ating strains
Burst from the gay banjo.
Quaint raRtime steps dispcl my pain,
And urge q healthy glow.
Ye invalids. though old and stout,
Accept tie proGcred boon:
Forgetting gout, step boldly out
To emulate the coon;
Attempt the measures / suggest,
Secrn not what ] advise.
The plan. believe me, IS the best
This salvation lies.
London Daily Chronicle
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
ABNER M'kINLEY is
GREATLY IMPROVED
Brother of President Affected by Heat,
But Not Paralyzed.

SOMERSET, Pa. July 1s.--Abner Nc
Kinley's condition Is improved today.
though IT was not so serious as at first
reported. He came from New York last
Saturday, suffering from heat prostra-
tion. He was completely prostrated
Tuesday. and suffered from vertigo on
Thursday. That gave rise TO the rumor
that he had been paralyzed.
He was almost entirely recovered yes
terday. He took a walk before break
fast and went driving later. Mr.. Nc
Kinley's health has not been good for
months.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
Mr.. HARRIMAN'S PALACE
PLANS NEARLY READY
Designed in Italian Style and to Sur
mount Hill at Arden.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, July 1s-When
E H Hartman returns from Europe It
is expected that architects will have
completed plans for his residence at
Arden which Will be one OF the most
beautiful and costly in this State.
The plans provide for a villa built af-
ter the Italian style OF architecture. a
favored site is the summit of one OF the
hills on which the observation towers
are erected Leading 10 II will be q
series OF terraces.
At the foot Of the terrace the forests
will stretch away for many acres. brok-
en- only by the drives. From the broad
verandas a view over many miles o.
picturesque country will be Afforded
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
BLUE NILE EXPEDITION
ABANDONS ITS TASK
Boats Swamped and Members Are on
Way to Gulf of Alden.

ADEN. Arabia, July 1s.-The exDedi-
ton of Americans, headed by W. n.
Macmillan. OF st. Louis, Mo. which was
dtted out to explore the course OF the
Blue Nile, with the view Of ascertain
ing it's navigabllity as a trade route
from Central Abysslnia to the Mediter-
ranean. has abandoned its task.
The boats were swamped, but there
were no casualties. The members OF
the expedition are returning to Jibuul.
on the Gulf of Alden.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
APPOINTMENTS MADE AT
INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL

Four appointments at the Industrial
Home School have been recommended by
George s. Wilson, secretary 10 the Board
OF Charities. as follows: Virginia Pitt
man. housemaid; Nora T. Skinner. sup
ply matron; Christopher Exert, en-
gineer. and W Earl Butler, substitute
supervisor for the boys department.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
TUNNELS To TRANSFER
CHICAGO PACKAGES
City Council Amends Ordinance for
Illinois Telephone.

CHICAGO, July 1S.-The city council,
by vote Of so to IA. passed an amenda-
tory ordinance giving the Illinois TeIe-
phone and Telegraph Company the
right to construct and operate for
twenty-six years tunnels for the trans
mission OF parcels and merchandise. as
we'll as for a telephone business.
The Washington times., 1903-07-18
CERTIFICATES GRANTED
TO PHARMACY CLERKS

Out of ten candidates who appeared
for registration as pharmacists before
the Commissioner of Pharmacy, five were
successful and have received their GER
tifcates as registered pharmacists.
They are E. Q. Garner. J. J. McLoonc.
II. T. Oliver. E. H. Hooper. and y. S.
Healy.
The board of pharmacy now consists
OF Frank Henry, Pm. D., president;
Francis P. Morgan, NJ D., treasurer;
Henry A. Johnson. Ph. D.. secretary; ".
G. Motter, VI. D., and F. T. Hafelhnger,
Ph. d. The next examination Will be
the second Monday in October.