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The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Adopts Primary Plan.

The Democrats of Louisiana have de-
cided 10 follow the primary system in
nominating State officers hereafter. The
-so-ealled State machine opposed this
change from the old convention method.
but sentiment in the State was 50 strong
for the primary that the State commit
tee was forced TO adopt it. A State
convention will. however. be held 20
formulate a platform and declaration Of
principles. but this body will have
nothing TO do with the selection of can
didates- The people viii do that direct.
Judge Blanchard is popular in the
State. and the fact that ne is willing to
resign from the Supreme bench in or
der 10 enter the race is taken as an in
dication that he has a good chance OF
reaching the honor 10 which he aspires.
Judge Blanchard is a member OF the
Democratic national COMMITTEES for the
State or Louisiana. and when in Con-
gress took a prominent part in national
affairs. The term OF Governor Heard
viii expire next year.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Emperor's Cup.
Emperor Williams Ideas on the Subject
of Yacht Racing.

On learning that Sir Thomas Lip
ton has withdrawn his offer to present
a cup for transatlantic yacht race
in 1904, Emperor William has offered
a cup for that contest. In the letter
Informing Sir Thomas Upton of his
intentions, the Emperor briefly de-
fines his ideas of the purpose of such
sports. He says:
Il was prompted to offer cup IN
hopes of encouraging ocean racing,
with the view to stimulate designers
aud builders into producing a class
capable of keeping the open sea
easily, and combining seaworthiness
with safety and comfort, without sac
rifcing everything to speed"
This is view of ocean racing which
will appeal to every lover of the sea
and of yachting. The offer of a cup,
with these sentiments behind it, will
do much to discourage the building of
such freak yachts as are intended sim
PLY and solely for racing, with no pre-
tensions to seaworthiness. These
freak boats have been too highly
rated. They are really of no more use
to the public-even TO the sporting
public-than an Italian greyhound is
to the noble sport of hunting. If
those who have time, money, and
rfhought TO devote to yacht racing bend
their energies toward the evolution of
a craft which shall not only be fast
hut stout and seaworthy, the world
will be greatly benefited thereby. Not
only is there definite use for fast
yachts which are also fitted for long
sea trips. but other vessels in which
speed Is more necessary than any
lOther quality may be modelled on
them. Finally, the building of yachts
ifit for no purpose but racing for CUP
is passing fashion, and of no espe-
cial benefit even to the yacht clubs
The building of model yachts, fit fol
many uses, will, on the contrary, tend
TO make yachting a permanent as wei
as fascinating feature Of sporting
life.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
How Victor Was Guarded.

10 give an illustration of the arrange
ments rendered necessary I'm the ewes
OF the authorities for the preservation OF
the King and Queen OF Italy from all
danger on the occasion of their recent
visit TO Paris, IL may be mentioned
that throughout the entire distance of
the railroad stretch, from Pisa. In Italy.
10 Paris. the track was closely guarded
by watchmen stationed along the line
at intervals Of two or three hundred
yards, and within sight and hearing Of
one another The gardes chametres. or
rural constables, of the departments ira
versed by the royal train were mobi-
lized TO assist in guarding the route;
foresters searched all the wooded por-
tions Of the country near the railroad
before the train passed; bridges and
tunnels were strictly guarded by gem
darmes and troops while a perfect
swarm OF Italian and Swiss police CO.
operated with their French colleagues
in subjecting all suspicious persons. es-
pecially foreigners. arriving in France.
to the closest kind of surveillance
And II must be thoroughly understood
that precautions Of this kind are adopt
ed. not only with regard TO reigning SOW
ereigns. but likewise for the protection
Of their consorts and members OF their
family. For the assassination Of the
lamented Empress Of Austria. as well
as the attempt made at Brussels on the
life Of King Edward, prior 10 his ac-
cesion to the throne show that anarch-
lists and regicidal cranks OF the same
description do not in any way restrict
their nefariOus attacks to the actual
ruler exclusively.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Identity of Duke Looz.

Inasmuch as there seems 20 be some
ignorance as TO the identity of the Duke
Looz Ell Coswarem. whe announces frpTa
Europe that ne is TO marry in December
Helen Gould although the latter has
taken the trouble TO deny the story over
her signature. and TO declare that she
be as well to explain that he is the head
Of the old Flemish house OF Looz ct Cos
warren which away back in the six
teenth and seventeenth centuries exer-
cised petty sovereignty over one Of the
smaller states comprised in what was
then known as the Holy Roman En-
pire.
Ii is perfectly true that the members
thereof bear the title of prince. with
the prefix of Serene Highness" and
that as 'mediatized." they are entitled
10 mate on a footing of equality with
Old World royalty. But they are not re-
lated TO any Of the now reigning houses
OF the Old World. have lost caste. even
among the Belgian nobility to which
they now belong. and were relatively
little known outside their own small
circle. until few years ago. when the
ali his honors. was arrested as a vulgar
swiudler for frauds of the most cOIos-
sal description. which resulted in his be-
ing sentenced by the French courts to
five years in the penitentiary and to his
being taken from Paris 10 Brussels be
tween two policemen with handouts on
his wrists. to answer other numerous
charges against him
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Seals of Office.

The seals Of Office. concerning which
we have heard sc much of late IL con-
nection with their surrender to King
Edward by Joseph Chamberlain and the
other ministers who resigned from the
Balfour cabinet. and which were sub
sequently intrusted by the monarch 10
their SUCCESSORS consist of three sets
of seals. knowns as the signet, the seal,
and the cachet. At the foreign office
the signet is affixed 10 instruments
which authorize powers to treat. or the
ratification OF treaties: the seal is used
for royal warrants countersigned by the
secretary Of state, while the cachet is
used to seal the enve-opes of letters
conta ming official communications from
the sovereign u his fellOw-rulers.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Drift of Public Opinion

philadelphia Press; II Bryan doesn't hurry
and start on his European trip he viii hsvs
10 take the election returns at short range. and
that will be less pleasant than IL he got them
on the other side-considering what they are
going TO be.
Columbus Citizen: Mark Hanna still sticks
to it that to beat him sor the Senate Is 10 de-
stroy prosperity. Marks idea Of prosperity n
rather peculiar
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Bourke Cockran's
eloquent defense Of Tamnany shoVs that your
true orator can talk equally well on any side
without any regard for consistency
Detroit News: We infer that the President
wis Just out Of militant honesty when the
Hul9ah Todd case arose in Addicks' state
Providence Journal: Republicanism would
have better chance in Kentucky this year II
the one dose Of it which the State once took
had been little less nausesting.
Boston Herald: President Roosevelt preached
pretty good sermon SUNDAY. And he didn't
hesitate to lay down religious code for thu
bishops lie continues TO remind Us OF Emperor
William.
Philadelphia Inquirer: The Democratic prop
osition appears be that. il their party carries
Maryland this year, their national platform
next wear shall have grandfather plank in IL
81. Louis Globe Democrat: A South Carolina
judge has decided that a man who votes the
Republican ticket in that State is proper
subject of suspicion The suspicion is, Of course.
that he can read
Philadelphia Press: Devery won't be elected
mayor Of New York. but il the Tammany can
didate succeeds the people will get something
| equally bad
Springfield Republican; President Roosevelt
has done the most daring tlsng Of his Admin
stration he has refused 20 review the annual
/ parade Of the Police and Fire Departments Of
/ the city Of Washington 4 President who can
| decline TO review anything that wears uni
| form must have a daredevil courage
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Resigns From Bench.

The Hon. Newton c. Blanchard has
announced his resignation as associate
justice Of the supreme court OF Louis
lana, in order to enter the contest for
governor Of that State Judge BIanch-
ard has had a long term OF public serv-
ice. and desires in addition four years
In the governors chair. and perhaps
after that a return 10 the United States
Senate. He came TO Congress as a
member Of the House IN 1850. and served
in the lower body until 1893. when he
was appointed United States Senator to
succeed Senator White. who was pro-
NOTED 10 the United States Supreme
Court by + resident Cleveland. Judge
Blanchard was then elected to I'LL out
the unexpired term, but failed OF re-
election. the honor going to former
Governor McEnery. who now holds the
seat
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
By THE MARQUIsE DE FosTENoY.
Safety of Monarchs.

People in this country hardly realize
the vast scale on which precautions
have now TO be taken for the protection
Of Old World soyereigns on their ira
vels. Ten or fifteen years ago meas
ures of this kind were almost exclusive
ly confined TO the Gar. and the desCrip-
ton of the excessive vigilance Of the
Muscovite police with regard to the
safety of their Emperor excited abroad
not merely Amusement. but likewise
congratula tions that no other monarch
was confronted by such conditions as
those which rendered necessary the
adoption of these extraordinary means
of safeguarding the life OF the auto
crat of all the Russias. Today. how
ever. none OF the imperial rulers OF
Europe. and few OF the royal ones, can
leave their dominions, or even travel
In their own country. without a whole
network OF precautions being taken
for the security OF their persons.
IT has been made almost a study &c
carry out these measures in such a man.
ner that they should remain as far as
possible unnoticed either by the ROYAL
personages themselves or by the gen
eral public. and IL is this that renders
the task OF preserving them from all
harm so difficult Indeed. IL is not only
In the Old World that rulers show a
distaste for the safeguards by which
they are surrounded. and throughout
the past summer stories have been con-
tinually coming from Oyster Bay cor
corning the endeavors made by the
President of the United States 70 out
wit and TO escape the watchful eye of
the Secret Service men intrusted with
his protection from fate such as that
which overlook HIS predecessor as Chief
Magistrate Of this country.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Trial a Cause Celebre.

His trial at Brussels developed into q
cause celebre. But after a short time
in jail he was transferred to a lunatic
asylum on the ground that he was IRE
sponsible. proof being furnished that in
sanity was rife and hereditary, not
merely in the ducal and princely house
of Looz ct Coswarem. but also in the
family OF his mother, who. indeed. died
in a lunatic asylum. and who was the
granddaughter of Manuel Godoy. the in
famous favorite of Queen Marie Louise
of Spain, and whom she induced her
contemplate husband. King Charles "
of Spain. 10 invest with the singular title
of Prince of Peace" Let me add that
this precious Prince Looz ct CoswaTem.
who has victimiZed so many Americans
In the past. was married TO Mile. Marie
Helen de Faria, daughter of the Portu-
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Gowns of Patti.
Solace for Those Who Cannot Hear
Her Sing
character,

Her Sing.
One of the most amusing instances
of the worship of sham is to be found
IN the announcement of a certain New
York drygoods shop that it will, on
a certain day, exhibit copies of the
gowns which Patti is 10 wear at her
concerts, and that, for the entertain
ment of patrons, a soprano of some
local reputation will sing the songs
which the famous singer has on her
program, while they are looking at
the gowns Could anything be more
ridiculous7
Those who heard Madame Patti in
the full glory of her powers, when
Italian opera was in its flower, and
she was ITS enehantress, have for the
memory a feeling akin to reverence,
as one must have for any supreme
proof of the heights to which art may
attain. They viii remember the en-
thusiasm which broke forth in storms
of applause and made the securing
of tickets matter of enterprise as
well as Of dollars. But they will not,
in all probability, remember what the
singer happened 10 have on,
Observe that the gowns thus ex
hibited to a world of sham-worship-
ers are not even the robes worn BY
the singer herself, but only copies.
The exhibition is free TO ALL Doubt
less the imitation gowns will be quite
as satisfactory to the beholder as the
originals, and they are not likely u
know the difference between the so
prano Of local reputation and the
world-famed voice of. Patti herself
IL Is an arrangement which resembles
what they call overflow meetings al
religious revival, when the tent in
which the leader of the meeting holds
forth is filed 10 overlooking, and
lesser meetings are arranged III lesser
tents, at which satellites may shine
If this exhibition is satisfactory, per
haps overflow wedding receptions viii
be arranged, in which those guests
who attended a wedding by standing
outside, In the street, will find replica:
of the gowns worn by the bride
brides mother, and bridesmaids, anG
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Mary is
Simple After All.


To the Editor Of The Washington Times
The solution Of the example asking the age
Of Mary and Ann appears to be a simple one; but
possibly the following may be new presenta-
tion OF the subject:
The problem states that Mary's former age
and AIMS present age the same: also that
Mary's present age (24) is twice AIMS former
age (which must have been 12). Therefore the
number Of years elapsed taken from "a gives
Mays former age, added 20 10 gives AIMS
present age.
The years elapsed must therefore be the mean
between % and IL, or one-hRl the difference
between the numbers "a and I2, which ia Z
years. Msry's present age is "a. six years ago
Mary was Is. Six years ago Ann was II. Ann
is now IS years old. JF B. c.
Washington Oct 26
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Difficulties of the Young
Youth Is Not Always the Halcyon Per
iod Described by Poets.

Somebody with more than the or
binary amount of insight recently
said: at is a difficult thing TO be
young" 1t is, indeed, and many
young people have puzzled over the
difference between the charm and de
light Of youth as described by poets
and the reality as they found it, and
wondered if the trouble were with
them or with the times, that they did
not have as much Of the JOY Of life as
their parents thought they should
Cnriously enough, most older peo-
pie seem TO forget that they were ever
young, except, in so far as they look
back 10 that time of life with sigh
and say, Young people never know
how well off they are till it's too late"
Maybe not but it IS question wheth-
er a person is really happy unless he
IS aware of the fact. The perplexi-
ties and bothers Of youth may seem
slight in view of the burdens of ma.
turity, but they are not slight to the
sufferer
In the first place, many parents and
guardians have a provoking way OF
assuming to understand all the moods
and lenses of the boy or girl under
their charge, when in reality they hit
the mark about once In ten cases. They
are continually dosing the patient
for diseases which he has not got
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
rhe Marble Problem Solved.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
The following is submitted in answer to A. d.
Mayo's problem of the marbles
Says Al: Give me a marble, Ben. and then
I'll have as many you
NO. Ben replied. but YOU give me one
and | viii have twice as many as you"
Let represent the number possessed by Al.
Let represent the number possessed by Ben.
Then XII equals VI,
and vi equals CD
N+3 equals 2x-2
equals 5; Y equals .
The problem is very simple when stated in
algebraic terms B. f. HANDFORTH.
ST. EIizabeth's, D. C., Oct 90
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Now and Then.

All Of us commit mistakes.
Now and then;
Some Of ~ make serious breaks
Vow and then;
We are apt to set the pace
In the busting worldly race
With more recklesness than grace.
Now and then
We are fond Of breaking out.
Now and then;
And we go too far. no doubt.
Now and then
Yes, indeed, its nothing new
To be sorry. through and through.
For the foolish things we do
Now and then
Well, we only really live
Now and then;
Others faults We can forgive.
Now and then;
Al our own. then. let us wink:
OF Hie's >ea we'd tire, 7 think,
n we didn't sort o. sink
Now and then.
milwaukee, sentinel.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30

gucse consul general at Paris. who.
however. had the marriage dissolved as
soon as he had discovered the antece-
dents of his son-in-law.
IL Is singular that after all that was
brought to light during the trial OF
Prince Charles de Looz ct Coswarem.
concerning his suit for the hand Of Mrs.
Bloomfield Moore Of Philadelphia. his
aged uncle should now be endowing
the name Of Helen Gould in Europe
with the notoriety that cannot but be
most distasteful to her
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Annexation of Canada.
Young Mr.. Sartoris Says the Dominion
Is Ours by Right.

Of course, what young Algernon
Sartoris says regarding the right of
the United States to exercise authori-
ty over the Dominion of Canada is
not to be taken very seriously. In
fact, 1t would be of no Importance but
for the statement that the subject of
forcible annexation is being discussed
III army circles. If such is the case,
II Is interesting at least to know the
fact. If there have been such discus
sions, they must have been held with
III the private precincts of officers
quarters, for there has never been any
intimation of a public character that
the army was planning an invasion of
Canada and by force retaining that
which the grandson of General Grant
now says is ours by right.
Mr. Sartoris hasn't the slightest
doubt upon the subject. and is SEEM
ingly anxious for the fray to begin,
although he estimates that only a few
hundred men will be necessary to hold
the territory in subsection to the
United States Doubtless, what Mr..
Sartoris has heard is the irresponsible
talk of some youthful wouId-be Alex
anders, signing for worlds TO conquer.
But his statement is also based upon
the opinions of his uncle, who, he
says, has studied the subject in Cali
fornia, and has reached the conclusion
that the Dominion, after all, is not a
part of the British Empire, but in
reality belongs to the United States.
This, too, is bit of interesting, not
To say surprising, information to the
American public, and, of course, we
are glad to know il. 1t is certainly
most gracious and magnanimous on
the part of this Government to allow
Canada, by favor, to maintain herself
as a nation, as Mr.. Sartcris says is
the case. The young man served
eighteen months in the army, the
major portion of that time as vol
unteer officer, but he seems to have
learned some astonishing secrets con-
corning the plans and purposes of the
military establishment, and is anxious
to lend his aid toward enabling the
country of his adoption. to gain her
territorial rights upon this continent
Doubtless Mr.. Sartoris is a we'll
meaning young man, and is DESTROYS
Of seeing the United States in posses
sion of all that belongs to us, but it is
not likely that in the near future we
will take any steps to assert sover-
eighty over our neighbor on the north
despite the fact that the grandson OF
General Grant says the country right
fully belongs to the United States
We would. of course, like much to
have Canada, and would welcome hel
to the Union, and perhaps some day
that fond dream may be realized. bu;
there is no hurry about erasing the
boundary line-not just yet, at any
rate.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30

They are going 10 show models OF the
old-time Mississippi steamboat at st.
Louis next year. and they may have
the oId-time pilot on exhibition, but It
has not yet been decided whether speci-
mems Of his language will be presented
or not The opportunity OF learning
new forms of objurgation might be too
tempting TO be proper
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

The biggest gold brick in the world is tn.
experience that one buys.
When an old man msrries young woman
he must feel like man who has robbed his
best friend
4 girls idea Of how TO keep her feet warm
is to wear a fur boa. picture hat, or pearl
necklace
is for her mother 70 stay in the room when men
call on her.
A splendid thing TO promote her happiness is
for man 10 be absent minded that he will
make love to his wife
New York Press
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
H07O old Is Amn.?
Hot Air to the Rescue.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Tell me, We much hot air
That round my feetsteps burns,
Oh, can you point not where
This fact mortal learns
For life is brief-life's but a span
How old was Ann-how old was Anni
Tell me. o fierce hot air
That chsseth TO and fro.
I'm busting with despair
I'm bughOuse just 90 know
e'er on earth human can
How old was Ann--hOw old was Amir
WAT TIZZITT
Washington Oct 27
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Hopeless Desire.

Once, they say, a mermaid
Yey fair was She
WI the hair Of her made
SeinsS to dredge the sea.
Caught a million fishes
And anemOnes.
But her wish Of wishes
Did not yield the seas.
'1'wasn't pearl or coral,
'Twasn't golden sand.
'Twasn't amber, for all
These came TO her hand
Twas a little fo.ver
Dreamt OF, ne'er possessed,
In the idle hour
OF the sleepless rest.
And this bloom-alons il
Grew on earth above,
Where they've always known il
BY the name OF Love"
New Orleans Times Democl
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
One Advantage.

stocks
We'll, she should make an ideal broker"
'Why sol"
because she is married and none OF In,
other brokers would dare squeeze her"-Chi
cago News.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Flinchl Finch!

Now that nights are colder growing
Kids at home must stay.
Peace no longer we are knowing.
Noisy is their play.
See them round the table sitting
Yelling7 That's a cinchl
Hear them shout in tones ear-splitting:
sFlinchl Finch! Finch
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Daily Calendar Of American History
October 40.

s17Si- Benjamin Lincoln appointed Secre
tary OF War by Congress.
s17S7-Third Continental Congress ad-
Journed.
bIS03-PreSident authorized by Congress
to take possession OF Louisiana.
l1S62-Major General Buell.. commanding
Army of the Ohio. superseded by
Major General Rosecrans.-Gen. o.
NJ Mitchell. L. S. A. died at Beau
fort. S. g.
l1S65-Georgia repealed ordinance or Sc
cesSiOn.
f1S70-Jacob D. Cox, Secretary OF the In
terror. resigned
i1S93-World's Columbian Exposition at
Chicago closed
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
The Fibbing Flower.

She plucked a daisy just for fun.
And broke the petals. one by one
he loves me? No; he loves me not
He loves me? No; he loves me not.
Does he love met All say It's So"
The Anal petal answered "No"
She paused, then said with laughing eyes,
why, daisy, daisy you tell lies"
New York sun
The Washington times., 1903-10-30

While other housekeepers hold meet
ings 10 scold about their servants, the
German Housewives Society in New
York proudly bestows prizes on maids
same place.
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
He Stopped Worrying.

What did your husband do during the six
months you were awayY'
'He did one thing didn't at all like
what was thatY'
HE went right away and joined Don I
Worry club. Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1903-10-30
Let Him Pass.

Don't YOU bother Mister Trouble.
Comm down de road:
Trouble mighty cunnin'.
I'm he'll make YOU tote his load.
Lem go his way
Don't YOU tell him time er day;
Look out fer Mister Trouble.
Wen he comm down he road
Atlanta Constitution.