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The Washington times., 1903-11-08
'Frozen Out" of Paris.

His stay in Paris as military attache
was brought TO a close at his own re-
quest, owing to his position @s2Sving be-
come uncomfortable through a piece Of
administrative indiscretiOn in London.
About two years ago, when the reia-
tions between France and England
were. to say the least, strained, he con-
ceived it to be his duty TO forcibly di-
rect the attention OF Lord Lansdowne,
then secretary of state for war. to the
menace implied to Great Britain By
the mobilization of four French army
corps on the northwest coast of France,
the maneuvers organized in connection
Herewith having for their object the
trial Of the measures necessary in the
event Of a war with Great Britain. and
an invasion Of England. That Colonel
Douglas Dawson had written in this
strain to Lord Lansdowne was allowed
to leak out from the war department
in London. and the result was that the
colonel was subjected by the French
authorities to the most vigorous and
unpleasant surveillance. in which not
only the French war department. but
likewise the Partisan prefecture of pO-
ice. took part. Moreover. all sorts Of
facilities and courtesies which the
colonel had formerly enjoyed. were with
drown and his French military friends
became cold IN their relations toward
aim. Consequently. he asked to be re-
lieved of his position.
The office of military attacne IS al
ways most delicate ore. neeessitating
the utmost delicacy and t.>ct. Many "a
val and military attaches have had to
be withdrawn by their gov rnments at
the request Of those to v HIGH they were
IL
zeal in the search OF information to get
the better of their discretion, but no
such charge can be laid at the door of
Colonel Dawson. whose departure from
Paris was entirely due to the stupidity
OF the war department. authorities in
London IN permitting the contents OF his
confidential dispatches to become known.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
The Cause Of Yawning.

What IS the cause Of yawninz2 INSOMNIA.
Yawning is commonly caused by tenn
porary deficiency of the air supply in tbe
lungs. WheR the body IS wearied and IN
a sleepy condition the process Of respira-
ton is sometimes voluntarily suspended
for q few seconds. Nature at once comes
TO the rescue aud by setting up q
sDasmOdic action In the muscles of the
mouth, throat, and chest. produces a
deep inspiration which compensates for
the stOppage Of breathing, and is known
as a yawn. There is. however, another
cause which produces what may be
called the yawn sympathetic-an tnvol-
untary tendency TO imitation. SuH an
other cause is the reading OF some Of
our esteemed contemporaries. But we
mention no names.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Badge of the Master.

Tho post Of master Of ceremonies was
founded by King James ], and the in
sigma of the Office of master is a gold
badge suspended TO a gold chain passed
round the neck. The badge has two
sides. the one representing peace and
the other war. and il is turned accord
ingly. Thus throughout the whole OF
the BOer conflict in South Africa the
late Sir William Colvflle. as master Of
the ceremonies, always wore m state
occasions the badge. with tbs side rep
resenting war turned outwss5. As soon
as ever the struggle came to an end he
reversed the badge so as 30 show the
representation OF peace. The master OF
the ceremonies is in attezda9ee on the
monarch whenever any members Of the
diplomatic corps are officially received,
and is on duty at the drawing rooms.
Ievees. state balls, concerts. and any
other function at which the foreign en-
voys arc present. In fact, he is the in
termediary between the court and the
foreign diplomatic corps in all cere-
monial raatters, has them, 50 to speak.
under his particular care. and on TIE
occasion Of courts. of drs1aing rooms.
and Of levees invariably introduces the
diplomatic corps, when makes Its en-
trance as soon as the royalties have
taken UP their position in the throne
room.
The late Sir William COlville, who held
the Office for a number Of years, was a
Crimean veteran, and so, too. was Gen.
Sir Christopher Teesdale, who preceded
him, having been one of the heroes Of
the siege of Kars in the Crimean war.
He succeeded Sir Francis Seymour who
was one of the gentienen-in-waiting 10
the prince consort, and before him Sir
Edward Gust held the Office The sal
airy is'$i.0O0 a year. and while there are
plenty OF perquisites and allowances,
vet It is a post which can only be held
by a man who. like Colonel Dawson. has
an independent fortune. and who rs
moreover. perfect master OF the French
language. as well as of all court eeTe-
monial and etiquette.
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The China Treatu.
Especially Important in View of Move
ments at Moukden.

The policy attributed to President
Roosevelt, of asking the Senate t.
take prompt action on tie treaty with
China, at the approaching special ses-
sion. viii be generally approved.
One of the two ports which China
under that treaty, agrees to open to
foreign trade-and by far the NOR,
important-is Monkden, the capital
e Manchuria. The signing of the
treaty was purposely delayed until
after the date on which Russia had
pledged l.erself to withdraw frcn
Moukden. This was in ordsr that
there might be no question about tho
authority of the Chinese government
But since the treaty was signed. on Z
pretext which at this distance seems q
trivial one, Russia has reoeeupie5
Moukden in force, and has evicted the
Chinese officials and taken possession
of all the offices of government.
The Chinese government, in these
straits. realizing It's heIplessness, has
appealed to the United States for aid
against Russia. Such an appeal, un-
der existing conditions, could only
be met with a refusal, for it Is not the
policy of the United States to inter
fcre in foreign politics. whatever Its
synpaihies may be-
With the treaty with China mrati-
FED, and therefore imperative. the
United States has no grievance
against Russia. whatever she may dc
Al Moukden. But with this treaty II
force. the United States viii be in 9
position to make It's objection known
al St Petersburg, If the Russian au-
thorities take any steps for closing
the open door at Moukden. If what
has already been gained by diploma
ey. therefore, Is not TO be lost, II /
necessary that the treaty should bc
given validity by the approval of tn.
Senate.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
b rnE MAReuIsg pE FoNrEyoY.
Descendant of Penn.


Isa.g Edward has appointed Col
Douglas Dawson to the ancient Office OF
master Of the ceremonies at the Court
of St James. in the place OF the late Sir
William Colgate. Like the latter, Col
cnel Dawson IS scion of an ancient
house of the British aristocracy. being
a grandson of the second lord Gre
mOrne and a nephew Of the drst Earl Of
Dartrey. the second earl of that ilx, his
cousin. being the present chief of the
Yorkshire ana Irish mousse or Dawson.
The first Lord Crenorne, by the by,
married as his second wife Philadelphia
Freame. only daughter of Thomas
Frea me, Of Philadelphia, who himself
was married to Margaretta, daughter Of
William Penn, the founder of Philadel-
phia and Of Pennsylvania.
Colonel Dawson is a guardsman, took
part IN most Of the Egyptian cam
paigns, was with tho Inflated Sir Her
bert Stewart at the battle of Abou Klea,
at the time of the futile attempt to res
cue Gordon at Khartoum. spent five
years as military attache In Vieana,
and then another six years in the same
capacity in Paris Consequently he is
thoroughly acquainted with the mem
bers Of the foreign diplomatic corps. and
not only with the ms and outs Of diplo-
matte life, but likewise with Continental
society. He is rich. and at the time
that he was seen so frequently in the
company of Mrs. ogden Goelet. at Paris
and in London, and was wrongly re-
ported IN both the English and Amer
lean press as engaged to be married to
her, no one ever dreamt Of ascribing
any interested motives to his alleged
suit.
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The German inconsistency.
The Difference Between His Preaching
and His Practice.

Senator German exhibits In a strik-
ing degree an Inconsistency common
to other people with strong preju-
diees. He needs to stand in front of
some mental mirror and get good
view of himself His public utter
ances are absolutely contradictory.
He has created something of a SEN
sation by accusing President Roose-
welt of dragging the race question
into politics, and has declared himself
a person who is anxious to keep it out.
On the contrary, his own utteranees
have done more to force this issue be-
fore the country than anything in
President Roosevelt's attitude. The
President has merely stated that he
cannot allow discrimination agains.
the negro before the law. In accord
anee with his official oath he could
dc no less. What Senator German
apparently wants him to do Is to make
the discrimination against the negro
legal, or eountenance its illegal forms,
and if there is any surer way Of
bringing the race question INTO poll
tics than that it would be hard to find
1t has been frequently stated, with alb
solute truth, that President MeKir-
ley's appointments Of negroes were
fewer than those which have been
made by President Roosevelt, but
quite as obnoxious. The trouble APP
parently Is that Mr.. Roosevelt's posi-
tive character and outspoken ways
make what he does appear more i'm
pOrtant than the same thin Is would
appear # done by a man OF less con
spieuous personality. Moreover, the
time has come when it Is profitable
/ for some politicians to press the race
issue. and the most convenient way
for them TO do it Is to accuse some
body else of the deed
It Is quite true that the best way Of
adjusting the relations between the
races would be to keep the whole bust
hess out of politics. But in order to
90 this, each race rTust receive its eX-
act rights before the law; each must
have opportunity to rise as high as It
can. The happiest nations have no
history; and u question which is set
tied right stays ont of politics. There
i always eh that Is wrong for
political agitators 10 discuss, without
setting up men of straw to thrash. If
Senator German thinks that the Pres
ident ought to favor discrimination
against the negro, let him argue, as he
see.a o be doing, for laws which will
ma such discrimination. If he
thiI-.-s that there Is injustice in the
present system of things, let him try
Ito bring about a better system. It Is
not Mr.. Roosevelt's business to do
! this. He is the executive, not the leg
islative, force. 1t IS his business to
do what seems 10 him best under ex-
isting conditions, II cecognize the law
as It stands, and approve Its enforce
ment; and that Is all that he has done.
If Mr.. German believed that forcing
the race issue, and demanding that
every prominent man in the country
shall array himself on one side or the
other, viii further the reign Of peace
and good viii on earth, let him work
toward that end, but let him also
shoulder the responsibility and not
dodge il.
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Bitterness in Rome.

The exchange OF civi1ities during the
past week between the Gar and EN-
peror William cannot but emphasize the
annoyance felt in Italy by the Russian
monarch's refusal to visit Rome. While
not meant as an affront the attitude
of Nicholas in the matter has certainly
been construed as a slight. which
neither the italian court nor people
are likely to forget. Rightly or wrongly
the Cars change of plans at the last
minute is ascribed to Austrian influence,
which is not surprising, since 1t was
while Nicholas was in Vienna that the
announcement was made that he had
abandoned at the last moment his in
tention of returning the Kings visit at
Rome There is. largely on this ac-
count more bitterness in Italy at the
present moment against Austria than
against Russia, and 1T may safely be
asserted that at no moment for the
past three decades have relations be-
tween Italy and Austria been so strain
ed. an amazing illustration of the pre-
vailing sentiments having been furnish
ed by the action OF the King and
Queen the other day IL countenancing
in person the Irredentist demonstrations
in the province of Venetia. Indeed, they
even went to the length Of saluting the
banners of the Populations from the
Italian subjects of Austria, the object
of whose presence was TO manifest their
determination to do everything in their
power 10 emancipate themselves from
Austrian rule and to have their coun-
try absorbed by the kingdom Of Italy
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
At Mount Vernon.
A Visitor Finds Arrangements There
Too Commercial in Spirit.

An indignant citizen writes 10 the
"New York Sun" about the way in
which sightseers are permitted to in
spect Mount Vernon. He thinks the
whole place IS permeated with com
mercialism, and does not ike the To-
quacity of the guide or the selling of
souvenirs on the grounds He also
Suggests that the attendants ought to
be paid better salaries, instead Of be-
ING kept on board wages, and that one
Of the regents should live there all the
time, as a lady and not as show
woman.
This is all very pretty, but the citi-
zen in question would better save his
feelings and go slow. In the first
place, until the Mount Vernon Asso-
citation took the matter up, the whole
place was neglected and forlorn; and
IT is only by dint of persistent effort
and much ingenuity that it has been
restored to something like the condi-
ton Of Washmgton's time. Even now
there IS no superiority Of funds 20
spend on attendance, and as for one
Of the regents living there, it Is inn
probable that any one of them could
possibly spend any long period of
time there, even if she felt inclined to
give her time 10 answering the more
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Are Women Liars?
The Answering Of Fool According to
His Folly.


His Folly.
One of those feminine editorial
writers of the saffron press discusses
the question whether women arc liars,
as stated by some misogynist or other.
Apparen,iS going on the Biblical plan
Of answering fool according to his
folly, she replies that they are liars,
and goes On to give lot of utterly
silly reasons why this Is so She
abuses the custom Of saying Not at
home" when literal absence Is not
meant, and says that women viii
speak Of their maids and buffers when
they keep but one servant, and effu-
sively fiatter people whom they really
dislike. She says that when their IN
noeent children hear all this, it Is a
training in falsehood.
Undoubtedly it would be, if the
children saw anything of the kind, but
Is a matter OF fact, only the excep-
honal woman is fool enough 10 lie in
such palpably Transparent ways as
this. The phrase not at home" de
eeives nobody 1t is no more a lie
than It is for a business man to say
"Dear SIR 70 a man whom he cor
daily detests. The probability is that
women are no more habitual liars than
men are. A man does not 90 around
the streets telling all his acquaintance
just what he thinks of them; neither
does a woman: but inasmuch as her
life is more largely social than his,
her reserved opinions are rather more
numerous.
There is, however, one important
difference between the situation Of a
woman before the world and that OF
man, and It was defined some years
ago by popular novelist. It is this
a a general thing, IT Is enough for j
man 70 do right; but a woman's ac
tons must not only be night, they
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Trouble in Michigan.

"A war against eorsats and fudge is being
vaged by the faculty OF the University at Ann
Irbor-NeWs item.l
Tell me truly. what's the rub,
Michigan, my Miehigan2
What uufeeling meddling dub,
Michigan, my Michigan,
Is attempting 70 butt in
With a 10. Of pretex.s thin?
Do not listen 20 his chin.
Michigan, Iay Michigan.
What self-constitutcd judge.
Michigan. my Michigan.
Has declared this war on fudge.
Michigan, my Michigan?
Think Of all the poor goods.
Going hungry to their beds,
] can see their bowed down heads,
Michigan. my Michigan.
And the corsets-sakes
Michigan, my Michig
Why should anybody
Michigan, my Michi
To abolish that whiel
Grace to lovely debu
Might as well abolish
Michigan, my Mich
You have won la
Michigan. my Mic
= the strenuous TO
Michigan, my Mi
Your cseutcheon 20 ige
If you carry out q
Niye Ia corset and
Michigan. my Mi
Sansi,.l
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Pope Plus Smokes.

Docs Pope Plus smoke? DO the Italian priests
consider it wrong TO indulge in a cigars Is
the Pope musically inclined? d. T. s
Pope Plus is a moderate smoker.
Italian priests, even of the humble
ranks. do not consider Il clerical de-
corum TO smoke in public. and Cardinal
Sarto has alwaysAObseTved this rule. but
in private he enjoys a good cigar. Like
Plus TX the new Pope Is unsteady in
clined Plus * was a proficient player
on the plano and organ and sang the
mass in a rich baritone voice Piux X
has similar accomnlishments.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Follicules.

After all. Justice is everywhere. even in the
court house.
There are Two kinds Of happiness. The first
kind belongs exclusively to the gods. The
second has been granted to a few among NOR
tails. Properly defined. the latter is freedom
from pam
Many authors appear to explore human ma
ture very much after the same fashion as the
chap who explored the worlds wilds-in psrlo-
ear.
Patience is the first rule Of life What is there
20 be patient for2 Egad, but that's another
question.
It is when you are right that you make enc
mics; when you are wrong you make friends.
The feelin Of superiority your fellows acquire
by comparison Of their rectitude with your
deformity breeds affection for the cause Of it.
While You should remember that YOU must
die. be sure not 20 forget that you live
have known persons to give up their room
in the Hotel Of Happiness because the room
lacked a southern exposure and or two Of
the ultra-rnodern convenienees.
Why try to onalyze sunbeam or woman's
smile?
Tie most Of men are truly brave either the
day before or the day after.
There are all sorts Of foolish fsiths.' said
the Cynic Il knew man once who believed
in woman"
There are fellows who viii not respect YOU
until you have insulted them Il takes an in
suit to make them realize that you posses
intelligence and discrimination
Immediately after Mister Parvenu has man
aged to squeeze his prosperous form into the
safe1urn Of society Mister Parvenu begins to be-
lieve that the door Of that sanctum should
thenceforth remain Dramatically closed
The weakness Of strength is the strength Of
weakness.
Considering the littleness Of the territory to
be held, seif-possessicn comes disproportionately
hard.
Surely women are not 70 be blamed for play
ing with the hearts Of men who wear these in
innate articles en- their sleeves.
New Orleans Times-Demoerat.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
He Told Her at Last.

''There Is something he said, that have
wanted to tel you for a long time, but
ooh, Bertie," she =sid, blushing Hveetly,
mot here IN the esr before all these people.
Wait Come this evening"
ITS merely that you have a streak Of SCOT
down the middle Of your nose. but I eouldn {
for the life Of me get a word in till just now -
New York Herald
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
SPANS Civil List.

What Is the amour. of the civil list aud al
lowances paid 10 members of the royal family
OF spain? DON CARLOS
Including the relatives of the tate
King the amount is 9.500,000 pesetas
tSl,I65, 0oo), of which the present King
receives 10000 pesetas Isl, 43o. 600.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
And He Was Back.

Mamma don't see why you can't be at
the head Of your class Your teacher tells me
you're pretty far back in school.
Tommy-Gee whizz. Nom, there's no pleasin'
you Didn't you tell me last summer you'd
be delighted to have me ''back in school. -
Philadelnhia Press
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
Bargains.

Wife Cbome from a shopping tour Well. I'm
tired out. and I had such annoying expe-
rienco today feel positively cheap.
Husband-Wen, you certainly look as if you
should be cheap.
Wife-How DO you mean?
Husband - shopwon. - Philadelphia Public
Ledger
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
In Time of Peace.

How doth the busy Muscovite
Declare he's out for peace.
The while his Efforts, day and night,
Al arming do not cease.
How doth the busy little Jap
Declare NJ viii not fight,
And drills his sold 8. foxy chap,
From morni il night
This is "a world
You've mayhap;
The flags all unfurled-
Prepare ap.
land Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
A Sure Winner.

by gum,'' said Josh svackhsmmer. ''olf
Jim Pildecker IS the biggest takir in the whole
oountryi''
How soG" asked g friend.
'Wall. he's always braggin' about his big
bets an how he allus wins. found on. yis-
tiddy that he allus bets with hinlself-aE'
wins both ways!'-san Francisco Bulletin.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
OueStl0ns and AnS70e2cS
Chinese in Mexico.

Arc Chinese excluded from Mexico? l nave
heard that there is a great demand for their
services -here. c. J. II.
Chinese are not excluded from Mex
leo. Recent press dispatches are to the
effect that President Diaz has stated
that thousands Of Chinese are needed to
work on the plantations.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
CaiIu Calendar of American History
November 8.

Il95-John A6ams elected President of
the United States.
lS5S-Treaty with China.
lS6l-The Confederate ENJOYS taken
from the Trent by Captain Wilkes.
ls64-McCloIlsn resigns command of the
army.
lso4-President Lincoln reelected.
lSl-Captain Charles Francis Hall, arc
tic explorer. dies on the POlaris
lssS-Montana admitted into the Union
as State
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
A cnnsnl,s Address

Can The Times tell me the address Of the Ger
man Consul in New York; n X s
Herr Geister is the imperial German
consul at New York The consular
Offices are in the Bowling Green Build
ing, II Broadway.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
A Little Mixed.

''Have you seen the spot on the sum-
- have not. IDo you think l wear smoked
glasses.''
''Why, you wouldn't need 'em after DARK
would youy'-Cleyelsnd Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08

Etlel-What dowry did the Prince de Rataplan
receive from Gwendclyn's father?
Jean-Not more than O million dollars. You
see il almost love-match.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
For Her.

Tor her we steal. for her we lie.
For her we bathe our hands in blood:
But IT'S for her our hopes mount high,
For her we pass through fame and food
For her we plot. for her we slay.
For her we fais for her we grieVe
An bu. for her we strive away,
IT'S still for her that achieve.
S. j. Kiser. in New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
The 0ther Wau-

What was the Republican majority in Mont
gomery County, Nd, in 1902 CHESTER.
There was no Republican majority.
The vote was: Bryan, 1873, Mckinley,
3, 800
The Washington times., 1903-11-08

Please tell me when Charles J. Cuiteau's trial
began. MAY
Guiteau's trial began in This city on
November II, 1881
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
In a Lighter Vein.
The Difference.

Our neiEhbor j. n stubborn cusss''
Ills striking trait ; clearly
"P.gheadedncss, which is in rs
DETERMINATION" merely"
Philadelphia Press
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
The Auqustinian Fathers.

Where is the American headquarters Of the
Augustinian Fathers Of the Assumption?
MURDOCH.
1873 Esplanade Avenue, New orleans.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
90 AIl to Eis Mother.

made me9" PERRY.
John Quincy Adams
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
The Golden Fleece.

Where can find . synopsis Of the book Cold
en- FleeceG" SUBSCRIBER.
Write to the publishers.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08
A Comparison

Most gossips like an auto are.
Deserving Of our scorn.
For while they run their neighbors down
They also blow their horn
View York Sun.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08

II the Democrats OF Maryland dis
franchise the negroes. think OF the
financial loss which the colored popula-
ton of Washington will suffer on cleo
ton dag.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08

So far as the Hon. Ezekiel NJ Ezekiel
is concerned. the war Of the rebellion is
again over.
The Washington times., 1903-11-08

all the latter's brusquerie and relentless
ness in crushing opposition when bent
on attaining a given end.