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Should Be Remedied.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
The District Health Oficer has been asked
more than once why restaurant kitchens are
permitted under sidewalks from whence their
fumes are encountered by every pedestrian. and
one case has been called 70 the attention OF
the District Commissioners. Yet the condition
has not bcen remedied. Refuse Of all kinds is
lifted from an opening in the sidewalk, and
persons ia the vicinity are compelled TO take
10 the other side Of the street. Even with this
opening closed the odor is far frOm pleasant.
and something should be done to stop it. Why
have the Commissioners failed to take action! {!
ONE WHO NOSE.
Washington. AuRrIht 10.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
A Lightning Change Artist.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
81 am not responsible for the political ex.
igencies Of the present postofice situation, and
the effort TO immolate 10 the end that the
present Administration may purchase public
confidence and new lease Of power merits the
condemnation of every self-respecting man."
The above is taken from an interview with J.
S. Saunders, alias A. W. Machen, published in
the Washington POST Of the 18th instant
Can it be possible that August W. Machen
transacted the public business Of the free de-
livery service for nearly ten years under an as
sumed name?
Inasmuch as the ''Free Press reported his
sojourn in Detroit last week. registered at the
Russell House J. S. Saunders the public
would like to know his real name. Is it saun-
ders, Machen, or Clark?
/ am reminded Of the Hon. l. E. Quigg 5
criticism of an item in the postoffice appropria.
tion bill of 1896: ''No matter, call them spies,
sPotters or inspectors garlic smells just as bad
by any other name"
The language quoted above Is not ssiscepti-
bic of misconstruction- J. s. Saunders Is no
longer a Republican. He has again changed his
politics, if he ever had any, which is very
doubtful As Saunders, or Machen, already
bears the heaviest weight of indictments re-
turned by the Federal grand jury OF this baili-
wick. the people Of the United States. regard
less Of politics or political affiliations, can
readily determine and locate the responsibility
''for the present postoffice situation
Machen, or Saunders. has evidently returned
to his first love, and burned the bridges be-
hind him." He has joined the malcontents
once more: but like Samson of old warning
against the Phihstines, ''shorn Of his raven
locks" he will be henceforth mild and harm
less as a gentle dove, either for good or for
evil INQUIRER.
Washington August IS.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Receiving the Aerodrome.

First Mermaid-Mercy. what was thstY
Second Merrnaid-It was a frightful splash
Something has fallen in the water.
First Mermaid-It's a bird. No; it's a ma
chine But 1t has wings. Amt il queer?
Second Mermsid-Yes. indeed. II ought tC
have fms What do you suppose 1t isf
First Mermaid-Pnl sure I don't know. There
nobody with IL. It looks to me as II 1t had beer
trying TO fly.
Second Mermad-It would have been wiser i
il had taken swimming lessons Amt il cutes
First Mermaid-Hush, sister; there's III,
shadow of a boa. above US! The owner o.
the silly bird must be looking for it.
Second Mermaid: Come away; they may see US
w r. r., in Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Pen Picture of an Empress.

Tse-hsi, Empress Dowager. was the next to
appear. standing for some time on the rail-
way platform, with its voyant embroidery, a
eunuch supporting her under either arm On
this occasion she certainly looked her age.
sixty-eight, with her very broad face and manly
double chins- Her eyes, the longest probably
ever seen, remained cast down. and though
there was a great appearance Of graciousness.
the smile, whose coldness even chills foreign
ministers, absent. Yet, even as she stood
still and silent, with her eyes cast down, one
felt the magnetic power Of the woman. There
no appearance Of powder or paint about
her; indication of either eyes eyebrows
being srtifcially heightened. II done at all, ii
must have been well done. But the thing that
was most striking about her was her Stiffness
Mrs. Archibald Little. in the Cornhill Maga-
zine.
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Early Closing.
Mr. McReynolds' Opinion Fixes No
Uniform Rule to Be Observed.

UNIFORM Rule TO Be Observed.
In effect the opinion of Acting At
torney General McReynolds on the
question of early closing says that the
law makes Saturday after u o'clock
noon holiday for all purposes with
in the District of Columbia, but that
the heads of the departments are not
obliged to respect it. While they are
obliged to require minimum of seven
hours daily labor of clerks and other
employees, on all days except Sun
days, holidays, and days included in
annual leave, the maximum limit is
not fixed. At the same time Mr.. Nc
Reynolds holds that there is nothing
to prevent the Secretary of War or
any other Cabinet officer from Oblig-
ing those under him to work ten O..
twelve hours a day on all days, hoi.
days included, if he believes that the
demands of the public service make
such course necessary.
There is obviously a conflict be-
tween the statute fixing the hours of
labor in the Federal departments and
that section of the District code which
makes every Saturday after II o'clock
noon legal holiday, and Mr. Mercy
rolds' opinion seeks to harmonic the
two. The difference between the two
laws doubtless arises from the fact
that when acting upon the District
code, Congress had no thought of
making the section in question apply
to the departments of the Federal
government. Not a word to that eff
feet is contained in the report of the
committee which had the code bill
under consideration, and no mention
of a Saturday half holiday for gov
ernment clerks is to be found in the
debate upon the section. The para
graph presumes to deal with the mat
ter of negotiable paper rather than
the question Of hours of employment
for Government clerks. Still, the De-
partment of Justice under a strict
construction of the law holds that Sat
urday afternoon is a half holiday foT
all purposes within the District of CO.
lunbia. If it is the law it should be
obeyed, but Mr.. McReynolds says that
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Drowned in River.

One morning she was found drowned in
the river. and on the strength OF hear
say and gossip. Spencer Cowper. who
was arrested and placed on trial for
murder. II was claimed that angered
by her resistance of his advances. he
had strangied her, and then thrown her
into the river A certificate, signed by
six physicians. three Of them bearing the
name of Dimsdale. was produced TO
prove that she had not met with her
the object OF this certificate being to
disprove the defense of Spencer Cow
per, who insisted that 1t was she who
was infatuated with him, that as a mar
ried man he had resisted her advances.
and that in anger and despair. she had
drowned herself. AS he was able to
produce several letters. In her hand
writing giving expression to the pangs
of despised love. the jury, turning a
deaf ear to the plea that these letters
were skiIlful forgeries. acquitted him. TO
the dismay OF the Quakers, who insist
TO this day that she was murdered.
The sensation which the case created
and. above all, the skill with which the
young lawyer defended himself won
for him great fame and many briefs In
course of time he was raised TO the bench.
and eventually returned to preside as
judge Of the Kings bench, at the as
sizes at Hertford. In the very court
where he had figured In his younger
days in the felon's dock, on a charge
Of murder
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Believes in the Irish.

Sir Horace. although a Conservative.
was one of the most vigorous denounc-
ers of the Incarceration OF Irish politi-
cal prisoners, and has always taken the
ground that II once the economic prob
lem Of Ireland could be solved. the
Irish people might be relied upon to
solve the political problem themselves.
He is famous as one of the finest chess
players in the United Kingdom. and was
president of the English parliamentary
chess team that took part in the inter-
parliamentary chess tournament be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Bubbles.

Three Of kind-3s3-
Seeking an opening-the corkscrew.
sad mistake-crocodile tears
OF passing interest-the collection box.
With people who borrow trouble there is
always something to pay.
The shoemaker isn't bankrupt when he loses
his awl.
woman seeks the bargain counter, then
goes home 10 count 'er bargains.
A good many family trees are rooted in pride
The cooks good taste ought to show in her
dressing.
Some words have double meaning. but how
about ''triplets?'
Would you lose your fingers and toes il they
were not nailed on?
A man can't do his level best unless he is
evel-headed.
The floor walker doesn't say 10 the clerk at
the glove counter. ''Quit your kidding
At the pie counter YOU can always get two
scent pieces for dime.
mistakes will happen" is an appropriate
motto for the weather man.
Does the druggist who sells paregoric do
wrongY He encourages kidnapping.
The photographer depends his customers
to furnish the principal features Of his business
-Philadelphie Bulletin.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
The Start-and the Finis

She spent a fortnight sewing
Every morning, noon, and night;
She had TO have the dresses
And they must be ali right.
She trimmed her new hats over,
And made a bathing suit;
Twas fetching as q picture,
And just abou. as cute.
She got a yachting costume,
And a toilet for the beach;
a gown for gay receptions,
With which she meant TO teach
The bellies Of Eastern cities
The way that they should dress;
And in her mind she saw, right of,
Their jealous, deep distress!
She spent a lot of money
On things like that 90 wear,
And mother couldn't stop her
But there were tears 20 spare
When she found her purse was empty;
Gone were her dreams Of joys
For she is rusticating out
n uCopole. Illinois,
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
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acres, with an income of some $500. 900 a
year.
No sketch OF tie Cowper family wouli
tie complete without a brief reference
10 the celebrated Sarah Stout case,
which is still recalled by Quakers
throughout the world with feelings of
antagonism to the CowDer family and
which. created so great a sensation 200
years ago that from that time forth
until the present day, no member OF the
Cowper family has ever been able 10
stand for parliament in the county OF
BertfOrd without being greeted with a
cry of Who killed Sarah Stout
The fact Of the matter is that Spencer
Cowper, younger brother Of the first
Earl Cowper. was indicted for the mur-
der of Sarah Stout. He was a mem
Der of the bar at the time. and when
visiting Hertford at the assiZes, as a
member OF the home circuit, was ac-
customed to dine frequently at the house
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stout. leading Quakers
OF the place. and who had a pretty
daughter Of the name of Sarah.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

I''My days are, swifter than 4 weaver's shut
le."-Job vii:6.l
Swift a weaver's shuttle
Truly and quickly cast,
Every day is woven
Into the silent past;
Into the wondrous fabric
Go all the love and hate
All in fadeless pattern,
Lasting and intricate.
Here there are strands Of beauty
Kindness has lent its gold;
There we see barren places,
sullen and dull and cold
All our clouds and sunshine,
All our joy and pain,
Leap from the flying shuttle,
Full TO the waiting chain.
Thus do the days go from us,
Thus does the weaver bind
Into a blended picture
All that We leave behind;
Ready with flying shuttle,
Lever and loom and thread;
For all the coming actions
For all the days ahead.
So may we look behind us
Through all the web of days,
Seeing our good and evil
Blent in its endless maze.
Purple and gold and crimson
Vie with the sodden black
Whether Of pride or sorrow,
We may not have it back.
Swift as a weaver's shuttle
Day hastens on TO day
Always the fabric changes,
Always the colors play,
Now with a gloomy shadow,
Now with a glow sublime
So go the deathless records
Into the loom Of time.
w. D. Nesbit, in Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Lord Cowpers Honors.

Lord Cowper is reported to be In fall
ing health, and as a good deal OF mis-
conception prevails with regard to the
inheritance of his numerous honor5,
since he Is childless, il may be as well
TO explain matters, the more so as Lord
and Lady Cowper are among the most
notable figures in the English great
world. True, Lady Cowper has mani
tested a rather pronounced prejudice
against the American element In Lon
don, and has in consequence been wrong
ly regarded as disiiking this country.
But the family is we'll known in the
United States One of its notable mem
bers was William Cowper. the poet and
the creator of John Gilpin," another
was that Gen. Spencer Cowper, who was
one OF the commanders of the English
troops throughout the American War of
independence. the Hon. Charles Cowper.
uncle OF the present earl, married Jessie
Mclean, the American actress, while 4
sister of the present Lord Cowper oe-
came the wife of the Hon. Auheron Her
bert, whose son is next heir through his
dead mother to the titles of Lord Ding
wall, and of Lord Lucas, which are
among the minor dignities OF his uncle.
Earl Cowper. The latter's earldom will,
however. become extinct, and also the
dignity of Prince OF. the Holy Roman
Empire conferred in the eighteenth cen
tury upon the third earl by Emperor
Joseph of Germany.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Civic Jealousy.

visitor-You haven't got half as nice a cerne-
tery here as we have in Elmville.
Prominent Citizen (of Hawville)-No; I've al
ways heard that the cemetery is the only part
Of your town that holds out any inducement for
permanent residents-Chicago Tribune
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
The Professional Man He Needed.

sIike-Are ye much hurted, Pat? Do ye want
docthor?
Pat-A doctbor, We fule! afther bein' runned
over be a throIley car? Phat Oi want is
lawyer.--Judge
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

The people in Pittsburg who passed
a law prohibiting druggists from SELL
ing soda water on Sunday were not
thoughtful enough to arrange matters
with Providence SO that there should
be no hot Sundays this summer.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

A Harvard student has slept for forty
two consecutive days and nights without
waking. Doubtless II the undergrad
yates were to stand around and give
their college yell that would arouse the
vOuth
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

It is recommended that chicken yard
be established in the improved" part
of the city toward Rock Creek, and that
the poultry population which crows in
the morn be taken there. The improve
ments will then be OF some use.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Senator Tillman probably does not re-
alize that if the Northern communities
in which he shoots off his fireworks
were no. more tolerant of other people s
opinions than he Is. he would be es-
corted out of town on a rail.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Two Kinds.

Though some attempt to run the mill
With water that is past,
Another party fOurishes
AS hopeless as the last.
For frequently have we observed
That there are ever some
Who always want to run the mill
With water yet to come.
New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
A Victim.

81 see that the superintendent of a cooking
school has had 20 retire on account OF b~7
health
What is the matter with her1'
Dyspepsia. Judge.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Arkansas is building an annex to her
State lunatic asylum, and also new
million dollar capitol. Won't the for
mer building be large enough to house
all of her statesmen?
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Some OF the Democratic possibilities
are on the bench. and others are on the
fence Judge Parker and Grover CleVe-
land afford striking examples of these
respective positions.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Further Information.

''Now," said the teacher, "can you tell me
anything about Hiawatha?"
Yes" replied little Henry. TITS the tune
that made Longfellow famoC-----Ecr -
Herald.
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Daily Calendar of American Historu.
August 20.

August 40.
1794-General Anthony Wayne defeated
Indians near Maumee Rapids,
Ohio.
1S42-Ashburton treaty with England
ratified by the Senate
1S66-Insurrection IN Texas ends.
1Ss6-Ending OF trials of Haymarket
anarchists in Chicago; seven CON
vlcteo of murder
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Prominent in Politics.

The present Lord Cowper at one time
took a prominent part in politics, and
was viceroy of Ireland during one of The
Gladstone administrations He is a very
distinguished looking man, is a Kntgh-
Of the Garter. and owns about 10000
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Or Water on the Brain.

'Pa. can ! ask another question:
well, what is it?''
''Did the Dead Sea die of seasickness ?''-Bos-
ton Globe.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Happy Noahi

IN old Noah's heart Joy it begat.
When he stroIled down from Ararat;
For no duffer gay
Was there u say
"Oh, I've seen worse foods than that 20
Chicago News
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

The suggestion of making the present
Secretary of War the next governor or
New York State seems to be taking
Root.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
In a Lighter Vein.
One Better.

Now this is an adage-old style:
"a miss is as good as a mile"
But changing one letter,
And going one better:
A kiss Is as good as a smile.
IA,
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

No, Edith, the fight of the Mussulmans
Of Macedonia is not to be regarded as
a pugilistic encounter.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

Seeking an opening-the corkscrew.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
The Loom of Time.

Washington, August 10.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

woman seeks the bargain counter, tht
goes home 70 count 'er bargains.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07


is a convenient, safe and sure way
Of making payments.
DRAFTS CAN BE PURCHASED
here which are good on all cities
in the United States, England,
Germany and other forei & n
countries.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
has correspondents in all towns of
importance and undertakes to
render derositors the best possible
service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Chlckasha, /. 4. Jan, srd 1908.
Mr.. Guy p Cobb
Dear Sir:-In behalf Of Maxwell q
Morris, aud some other owners
Of live stock in the vicinity Of
Chickasha, in the Chickasaw Ma
tion, submit the following PROPOSE
ton in order to obviato strife and
disturbance Of the cattle. and injury
to the same.
Said Maxwell q Morris, and other
clients whom represent, do not be-
lieve that the Chickasaw Statute Of
May Srd, 1902. and the regulations Of
Hon. Thomas Ryan, Acting Secre-
tary Of the Interior, Of June 8rd,
1909, seeking to impose tax of %
cents per head upon the cattle and
horses OF non-citizens, are valid. and
they are prosecuting suits in good
faith, in which they hope to secure
adiudications, establishing the in
vality Of said statute and regulations.
Ifsaid statute and regulations are
valid, they 20 not desirs to resist
compliance, and If they are invalid,
the Departmentoft the Interiorshould
not seek to enforce them.
In order to prevent further friction
each stock man viii deposit in some
solvent National Bank, either at
C'hickasha or Ardmore, to be desig-
uafed hv Sou tho auo.,pf ~ s,ol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07
A RARE PIANO BARGAIN.1

The wal A. Watkin Music Co.,,
Of Dallas. one OF he oldest and re-
liable firms OF Texas, has a splendid
second hand Keller & Sons piano,
upright, in fine order inside and
out, shipped TO Chlckasha through
mistake. To avoid having this
piano returned to Texas they offer
il for $50, terms $40 cash and So
monthly. Price includes stool and
scarf, piano guaranteed, etc The
Watkin Music 90. is known
throughout their state as the best
place in Texas to buy pianos. Adj
dress Watkin Music Co, Dallas, or
John A. Mcclure, Chickasha, J..
T. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07
ION WI. BRYAN.
The Great commoper win Be Here
January i2 "A Treat For
Chickasha.

Hon. ". J. Bryan, twice the
democratic nomInee for president !.
man considered by millions of
American citizens to be the great
est statesman before our country.
will speak at the Wagner opera
house Monday evening January Y !.
under the anspices Of the Metho-
dist church. II Is 10 be regretted
that We have no room large enough
70 accomodate the thousands of our
cltiz MS who want TO hear the dis.
orator. Extra seais
have been provided and tickets
Will he on sale at he post Office
book store Friday morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Mr.. Duncan, travelling passen-
ger agent Of the Rock Island rail
road with headquarters at Okano
ma City, who has been in Chick-
asha several days past in The in
terest OF his roap, paid the Express
a pheasant cal Yesterday aud got
acqnainied win the 'whnls push"
Mr.. Duncan j. one OF those genial
Aorf Of fellows il does the heal I
good TO meet, and when ht goes
into any hing be puts his wnole
hea 1 aud n into making sue
cess OF Il. Jut now be has ia
hand several schemes 70 the i'm
provement OF the passenger service
of The Rock Island route IN this
and il he doesn't carry
them through 10 a successful issue
the Express misses it's guess.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Dr.. Cooper, The Chicago dentist
who arrived IN Ohickasha one day
last week to open an Office for the
practice Of hi profession here, re
ceived sad message day or so
after bis arrival which has upset
an his plans for the present, and
may cause bin 10 reconsider his
decision to locsse here. The tele-
gram announced the death Of bis
lltlle son In Chicago, and Dr. Coop
er Immediately departed for his
home DR.. Cooper made a most
favorable Impression upon those
who mel him during bis brief stay,
and il is 20 be hoped thai the little
oue's sad demise will not hinder
the completion OF his plans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

Personally conducted weekly
excursion cars leave Memphis
every Tuesday for California via
the Choetaw Rock Island system
snd So Pac. Ry. aud for Portland
Oregon, every Thursday via the
Choclaw Uulon Pacific route.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

A pleasant story is told Of how one o
the Dukes de Nivernois showed hfmsel
willing to forgive and forget HI
once branch was extended with char
acteristic French wit and grace.
The Count de Tressan was elected I,
the French academy in 1870 He wal
surprised to learn that the Duke d,
Niyernois, whose enemy he had beer
and against whom he had once directed
a scathing epigram. had spoken In hi
favor lie hastened to call on linn anf
thank him.
The conversation turned on genera
subjects, and De Tressan found no on
portunity 70 refer to the past or Il
make the embarrassed apology wnicr
ne would no doubt have offered but fo
ms hosts tact. Just as he was ieavin
the duke said. with a misahevinns I'M
kindly smile:
An. monsieur you see how in grow.
ing old ] have lost my memory"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Citizen 8
National Bank will be held at their
office on the second Tuesday in
January. sod
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-07

The actual number Of registered ply
slclans in the United States. according
TO the most recent count shows en-
average for the whole Of about one -
647 Inhabitants. but the proportion ID
the states varies greatly. California ap-
pears to be the state which Is most
liberally supplied. the proportion be-
ing one physician to 42o pehsanonsn
ing one physician 70 f20 inhabitants,
while in Iowa nearly the same condi-
TONS prevail on the other hand, ia
North and South Dakota and New Mex
leo the proportion was respectively QUO
to ] ,285. ]. 1.z9G. and .ssl Inhabitants.