davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
mot WORRIED A Bit"
DECLARES REED SNOOT
Utah Senator Says He Is Mormon,
But Not a Polygamist-No Just
Cause for Protests.

Senator Reed Smo Of Utah does not
seam TO be at all .iismayed over the
great food Of remOnstrances against
him that have been pouring into the
Senate from all parts Of the country
within the past week.
Il am not in the least worried about
the matter" he said. "I know that
am right and that there Is no just pre-
text for unseating me. except because
am q Mormon 1 am not a polygamist,
and that feature. which entered into the
Roberts trial, resulting in the loss for
him OF his seat in the House. cannot
figure in my case"
Regarding the charge that he took q
secret oath, as a Mormon apostle, which
would interfere with the provisions or
his oath as United States Senator. he
said: 4 have taken no secret oath or
obligation TO the church recognizing 1t
as superior TO my country. There is no
secret oath administered and no dis
tinction is made by the church regard
ing the allegiance between apostles and
other members.
If I am unseated. any member OF the
Mormon church may be unseated. sim
ply because he Is a Mormon. ! am not
a pOlygamist and am willing 10 have my
whole life laid bare 10 the world. Ny
record is before the world and there is
not man who can say that have done
him any wrong.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
CAN'T GET TOGETHER ON
AN OPPOSITION PROGRAM

The Senate Democratic caucus was
in session at the Capitol yesterday after
noon, with Senator German presiding,
but could accomplish nothing definite
In the way of arriving at a policy on
isthmian canal legislation. The pros
pect is the Democrats viii not be able
to reach any unanimity of opinion, and
that each viii follow his own judg-
ment in voting on any proposition which
comes up affecting a canal. The caucus
was in session for three and one-half
hours, hearing the views of its members.
Sentiment in the Southern States is
so strong for some kind of an isthmlan
waterway that Senators from that sec
ton are likely TO obey the wishes Of
their constituents. rather than become
entangled in any plan Of political oppo-
sition. -Four plans presented yesterday
were equally Gisliked by various mem
bers Of the caucus and consequently no
agreement was arrived at.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
KIREPATRIGK'S CASE
NOW BEFORE CONGRESS
In Memorial to Speaker Cannon, Attor-
ney Newlin Renews Charges
Against Jurist.

II a memorial TO Speaker Cannon.
James w. Newlin. prominent Philadel-
phia attorney, prays for the impeach-
ment OF Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick
United States Federal judge for the dis
trict OF New Jersey. In his petition,
Mr.. Newlin says Judge Kirkpatrick
brought the administration of justice
into contempt through his being active
president Of trading corporation
known as the Federal Trust Company
of Newark. which was promoted to
elect him as president
1t is specifically charged against
Judge Kirkpatrick sSat he has handed
down decisions in the asphalt trust
cases decided biased and favorable to
the trust in which he is pecuniarily in
terested- a short time ago Mr.. New
lin wrote to the President regarding
the decisions Of Judge Kirkpa Srick, and
was later advised 20 lay the matter be-
fore Congress in the form OF a me-
mortal In part OF his memorial Mr.
Newlin said: If Judge Kirkpatrick is
right there would have been on i'm
propriety IN James H. Hill or J. Peirpont
Morgan giving presidencIes other than
the Northern Securities Company TO
Federal judges, and it has Seen publicly
stated by a Federal judge VINO did not
sit in the case that he had lJeea= asked
10 represent the Northern Securities
Company as cOunSe before the Supreme
Court upon an appeal which is presently
TO be heard.
The Speaker will refer the memorial to
the Committee on the judiciary when
that committee Is appointed
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
ALLEGED BRIBE, TAKERS
HAVE SECOND TRIAL
Former Assistant Attorney Millet and
]. L. Johns Again Face a Jury.

The second trial OF Daniel " Miller,
formerly assistant attorney in the Of
fee Of the Assistant Attorney General
for the Postofice Department, and Jo-
seph L. Johns. on the charge Of con-
spring to obtain bribe from John ].
Ryan. began yesterday at Cincinnati
Ryan was the leading light among the
get-rich-quick promoters. and got into
trouble with the Postoffice Department.
The Government claims that Miller and
Johns, who Is an attorney, tried to get
money out Of Ryan on the plea that
Miller could head Off any fraud orders
the department might contemplate c
against Ryan. Their first trial on the
charge resulted in a hung jury.
District Attorney Darley opened the
case by saying he would show conspira-
cy between Miller aud John. Attorney
Baker. for the defense. said there was
TO conspiracy, and Johns simply acted
as attorney for Ryan without any un-
lawful dealings with Miller.
Ryan went on the stand yesterday and
told how he gave Johns $500 for legal
services before the department and
s., 900 for the revision Of his advertising
matter so that ii would pass muster
On crosslexamination Ryan admitted
that he had been ruled of the track at
Fort Erie, and once had killed man. He
was acquitted Of the killing on the
ground Of self-defense. He was also
asked about the time ne was arrested
while running a saloon in ST. Louis
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
Rerrick Was Once Defeated.

An Ohio Republican member OF the
House was gloating over the recent tri-
umph of his party in the Buckeye State
the other day. mentioning the fact
that Col. AIyron T. Herrick's majority
was the largest ever given a candidate
for Office in Ohio. A Southern Democrat
stood close by and listened. evidently
ehagrined at the overwhelming defeat
of his party. He stood the chiding for
a while and then said:
well. even If YOU did beat US by such
a big majority, Colonel Herrick isn't
so much after all, even though he may
be a good fellow and viii doubtless make
a good governor. He has not always
been Successful: he has been defeated
himself and may know something about
how it feels"
"Oh. no." replied the Republican,
Colonel Eerrick never was a candidate
for office until he entered the race for
governor"
oh. yes: he was" continued the
Democrat Il tell you l know more
about Ohio politics than you do and I've
never been in the State half a dozen
times in my life. He was a candidate
for Office In the State and was defeated
while evers' other man on his ticket was
elected"
W nat are you trying TO give me?'
exclaimed the Republican, half inclined
10 be indignant, not only at the sugges-
1on that Colonel Herrick had once
been defeated, but further because he
had been contradicted upon a point in
Ohio politics about which he thought
he knew everything
Now, listen TO me" said the other
calmly, while 1 tell you a little Of the
history Of Ohio politics. and you will
recall that am right and that Colonel
Herrick was once defeated.
Once there was great Democratic
tidal wave which swept over this coun-
try from one end to the other; it
hasn't been so long ago but that a few
OF US renember it. and we even now
Ike 10 talk about it, 1t began in 1880
and continued through the year 1892
In the latter year Grover Cleveland
and let US pass over his name quickly
and Benjamin Harrison We're candidates
Tor the Presidency If you remember.
as no doubt you do, Harrison carried
Ohio b. a majority OF about 1000.
Pretty close. wasn't it? And if you re-
member furth sr. there was one elector
ON the Republican ticket who was de-
teated, and Cleveland received one cleo
toral vote from Ohio. Do you remem-
Der the name of the defeated ReDub-
hcan electOr2 Think moment; / do
If you don't His name was AIyron T.
Herrick. the same who defeated Tom
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
MARYLAEDERS TAKE UP
ANTl-SM0OT CRUSADE

Senator McComas has Joined the ranks
of Senators presenting petitions against
the retention Of Senator Smoot of Utah
in his seat. At yesterdays session he
presented petitions from residents Of
Royal oak Talbot county, Nd; the
Woman's Christian Temperance Uni 5a
Of Trappe Talbot county. Nd; Won
ans Christian Temperance Union Of
Finksburg. Carroll county. Nd: Memo
rial Methodist Episcopal Sunday School.
Memorial Chapter Of the Epworth
Ieagac. LeveriDg Woman's Christian
Temperance Union and the Memorial
Methodist Episcopal Church. all Of Bal
timOre; residents Of BrOoklandville, Bal
tiHsOre county. the Methodist Protest
ant Church md Christian EndeavOr So
ciety. OF Finksburg,' Carroll county: res
idents Of kecdysvilie, Washington Coun-
ty. Md. ana Of Forest Hill. Hartford
county AId.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
SENATE Alb INVOKED
AGAINST CIVIL SERVICE
Illegal Action by the Commission Is
eged-Public Printer
Attacked.

"A severe attack on the Civil Service
Commission and Public Printer Frank
W Palmer was made in a petition pre-
sented in the Senate yesterday in the
name Of c. W. Straughan, a citizen Of
Virginia, who lives at 2034 I Street
northwest. Washington. The petition
was presented by Senator Daniel and
was referred 10 the Committee on Civil
Service ard Retrenchment.
Illegal action Of the commission and
the Public Printer is alleged by the
petitioner, a cOmpositor who has been
seeking employment In the Government
Printing Ofice. In the statement sent
10 the Senate ne declares he IS "a vic
tim Of unjust and Illegal discrimination
by the ruling and action Of the Civil
Service Commission and Public Printer
Palmer" who. he says. have violated
the spirit. tenor and purport OF the
elsn service law" in their treatment OF
him, and by such conduct are guilty
Of malfeasance in Office.
Straughan says he took a civil service
examination IN September. 1902. for
cOmpositOl. and made an average Of
S5.15. Slsorrly afterward he aSvas certi-
ned FOR tezn'crary appointment 10 the
GovernmelI Printing Office. but. as he
says, , preferential claim under the
law wa ynOred by the Public Printer
IN violat a IF the spirit and text Of the
law. etc oy the appointment OF COM
positors Tar below his average some be-
ing as low as 70. the minimum for eligi-
bles."
lie alleges petty spite on the part Of
those in charge OF the Government
Printing Once" and that tile civil
service law has been abrogated and
brought into disrepute by the acqui-
escence Of the Public Printer"
The commissioners are attacked on
several grounds. including violation Of
the civil service law. refusal to certify
the petitioners name as an eligible.
guilty OF conduct unbecoming public
officials By writing a deliberate false
hood 10. yaiEE' petitioner" He alleges the
position taken by the officials or this
point nullihes the civil service law and
conflicts with the opinions and DEGREES
OF the United States Supreme Court as
70 unjust discrimination.
He further AYERS that the placing Of
the Cover .rnent Printing Odice under
the Civil srvice Commission was an
illegal act. A. such action conflicts with
the law creating the Office Of Public
Printer and the department Of Public
Printing. and every dollar spent IN the
maintenance OF such an operation IS
spent Illegally"
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
To Prove what Swamp-RoOt the Great Kidney Liver and
Bladder Remedy will do for YOU, All Our Readers May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

PAN or dull ache in the back is unmis-
taxable evidence Of kidney trouble It
Is natures timely warning to show you
that the track of health is not clear
II these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure to follow;
Bright's disease. which is the worst
form of kidney trouble. may steal upon
you.
The mild and the extraordinary effect
OF the world-famous kidney and blad-
der remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
Is soon realized. II stands the highest
for it's wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. A trial Will convince
any one-and you may have sample
bottle free. by mail
I was a constant sufferer for a
number of years with backaene,
rheumatism and frequent desire 10
urfnate but after using Dr.. Kill
mer's SwamD-Root, I am entirely
cured and cheerfully recommend
this wonderful remedy TO any VINO
may suffer from these common COM
Paints Most truly yours
W. c. Baily. ID Lieut.. Of Police,
Columbus, Ca.
Lame back Is only one symptom OF
kidney trouble-one of many. Other
symptoms showing that you need swamp
Root are being Obliged TO pass water
often during the day and to get up many
times during the night, inability to hold
your urine. smarting, or irritation in
passing, brickdust or sediment il the
urine, catarrh OF the bladder. uric acid.
constant headache. dizziness. sleepless-
ness, nervousness, irregular heartbeat
ing, rheumatism, bloating, trritability,
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
BAD HABITS
Improper Food Often Leads to Tobacco
and Drink.

Improper food creates abnormal tastes
and there are many cases on the medl-
cal records where the liquor habit and
wrong food and have easily been cured
by the use Of the scientific food Grape
Nuts which so thoroughly nourishes and
rebuilds the nerves that they stop the
cry for stimulants.
a business man says: For thirty
years l smoked on an average of ten or
fifteen cigars a day and then my ner-
VOuS system collapsed and / had about
made up my mind that it was all uD
with me for I had tried many times to
break off from the tobacco but 1t al
ways failed.
Last May l was so run down I only
weighed III pounds. and / realized that
I must stop smoking and stuck To II for
about ten days. but was so nervous and
out OF sorts my family told me / had
better go back to smoking as il was i'm
possible to I've with me. II was just
about this time my wife brought 4
package of Grape-Nuts on the table one
morning and as I could eat nothing else
she induced me 10 try a little of that
So TOOK a teaspOnful OF II and strange
TO say It tasted good and by the time
had 1t down / knew 1t had gone to the
right spot so i took some more and il
was the first food l had relished for
weeks.
so l kept uD the use cf Grape Nuts
and as my appetite came back added
other foods and I am now back to my
old weight of 1873 pounds; never felt bet
Ter III Aig ire, am blIdllBG 15 II IlAg
seem have no further craving for the
tobacco and I thoroughly believe that
only the courage and ambition 1 got out
OF the food Grape-Nuts has given me the
strength to quit smoking. II everyone
knew the power OF this wonderful food
you would not be able 70 build a factory
big enough TO supply it," Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look In each package for a copy of
the famous little book. The Road 70
WellviIle."
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
Mr.. Ball Well Paid.


Probably the best paid man in the
Fifty-eighth Congress is the Hon
Thomas H Ball. of Texas. For three
days service In the House he is entitled
to draw more than 5000, or over $1,000
a day, in addition TO mileage and clerk
hire. Mr.. Ball waE sworn in one day
last week, having arrived after the ses-
sion began, and his resignation took ef-
feet yesterday. Today an electior is be-
ing held in the Eighth Congressional
district of Texas to choose his successor.
OF course Mr.. Ball has been a member
elect of the House since March last.
waen his term began, and as such is
fully and unquestionably entitled to
draw his salary the same as any other
member, although Congress during the
eight months interfering has not been
in session. There are many duties which
devolve upon a meaber of Congress
when not actually attending the sessions
OF the House, and these have been per-
formed by Mr.. Ball, though his real
service in that body has covered a period
of only three days in the Fifty-eighth
Congress. Mr.. Bail resigned his seat in
order to devote his entire attention TO
private business.
BY reason Of the fact that the Demo-
cratic candidate for Mr.. Balls seattle
Hon. John NJ. Pinckney-is an ardent
hibitionist. the Republicans of Texas
have been encouraged to believe that
they might possibly elect their candi-
date. The liquor and saloon men are
making a hard fight against Mr.. Pinck-
ney and contributions TO the Republ-
can fund have poured into the district
from other sections Of Texas The dis
trict is. however. strongly Democratic,
Mr. Ball. at the last election having re-
ceived majority of 5000 out Of a total
vote of 10000. and with this lead the Re
publieans Will have great difficulty in
their efforts TO defeat the Democratic
candidate Mr. Pinckney is connected
with the famous Pinckney family OF
South Carolina, which figured conspic-
uously IN the early history of the United
States. There are a great many prohi-
bitiOnists among the Democrats Of Tex
as Governor Lanham is one Of them.
but never had any difficulty ir winning
/ in his district and was chosen governor
/ by the usual overwhelming Texas ma
| JOrity, despite his well-knoWn OppOsl-
| ton 70 the liquor traffic
The Washington times., 1903-11-17

Wornout feeling, lack Of ambition, loss
OF flesh. sallow complexion
II your water. when allowed to remain
undistur5ed il a glass or bottle Tor
twenty-four hours, forms q sediment Or
settling, or has a cloudy appearance, II
Is evidence that your kidneys and bad
der need immediate attention.
In taking Swamp-RoOt you affo-d
natural help to Nature. Tor Swamp Root
is the most perfect healer and gentle ala
to the kidneys that is known TO medical
science.
swamp Root is the great discovery OF
DR. Kilmer. the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist. Hospitals use it
with wonderful success in both slight
and severe cases. Doctors recommend il
TO their patients and use il IN their own
families, because they recognize IN
Swamp Root the greatest and most sue
cessful remedy for any derangement OF
the kidney, liver and. bladder.
You may have q sample bottle OF this
wonderful remedy, Swamp-RoOt. sent
absolutely free by mail. also a book tell
ing all about Swamp-Root. and contain
ing many or the thousands upon thOuS-
ands Of testimonial letters received from
men and Women cured In writing 70
DR.. kilmer < Co. Binshamton. " y,
be sure TO say that you read this genSr-
Gus offer in The Washington Daily
Times.
II you are already convinced that
Swamp-ROot is what you need, you can
purchase the regular zoe and 81 size bot
ties at drug stores everywhere. Don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name. Swamp Root. DR.. Kilmer's
swamp Root, and the address. Bingham
ton. n. Y. on every bottle
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
BOLD ADVENTURES
HAS MANY VICTIMS
Woman Calling Herself Baroness Has
Rich Harvest Among Geneva
Visitors.

GENEVA. Nov. 1.-THE Swiss police
are at present in search of an adven-
turess calling herself the Baroness Of
Essen, who has been reaping a rich
harvest among this seasons visitors.
She is described as remarkably hand
some woman, possessing beautiful jewels
and well supplied with mOne,s. She
always put up at the best ana most
expensive hotels. and was accompanied
by a staff of servants.
She mulcted "A Russian count 70 the
tune of $4,000 at cards. and carried or
transactions on a large scale. Half
dozen complaints have been lodged with
the Swiss police, but her dupes are re-
ported to number over thirty persons.
She is supposed to have escaped to
Germany
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
WERNER WILL PROCURE
PIGHIES FROM AFRICA
Least Known Of Aborigines to Be Rep
resented at the St.
Louis Fair.

MOBILE. Ala. Nov. 1.-THE Rev. s.
P. Werner. has departed for New YORK,
where he viii sail Ter Africa TO pro-
cure an exhibit for the enthnologicai
department OF the worlds fair. to be
held at St Louis.
Mr. Werner was missionary to Afri-
ca for several years. IT IS desired that
he obtain number Of dwarfs aborig-
ines Of Africa. the size OF a twelve-year-
old child They speak a language Of
their own. which Mr.. Werner became
acouainted with.
They are the least known Of all the
aboriginal tribes. and are extraordinari-
Is shy. -Four OF those pigmy families
are to be brought over by Mr. Werner.
together with their houses.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
DEvERY STILL IN POLITICS.

NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-"Big Bill" De-
very has not gone out OF politics. There
was meeting Of his followers at his
Bug Club house. ar which big Bfl'' de-
livered himself on the situation
Boys" said he. Tn going TO order
q big stove for the winter. and there1l
be a fire going during the next few
months to keep out the cold, and no
one viii have TO eat snowbaiIs"
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
FOOT OF SNOW IN WEST.

LEwISTOWN. Mon. Nov. 7-Over
twelve inches Of snow have fallen in
Fergus county and with the heavy
winds have played havoc with mountain
passes. filling the canyons with snow.
The Great Fall stage IS stuck in the
snow somewhere between Lewistown
and Pills Rock
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
HAWAII ASKS CONGRESS
FOR SUNDAY LEGISLATION

The legislature Of Hawaii has trans
mitted 10 the House a series of Joint
resolutions asking for the organization
OF a state government; for improve
ments in the harbors of Honolulu and
Hilo; for further educational legisla-
ton; against making a part of the Ter
ritory a national home for lepers; and
for amendments TO the laws regarding
the use Of the Hawaiian language.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
ARBITRAToRs ARE NAMED.

The appointment OF Judge Cray and
Senor Galvan as arbitrators Of tie Santo
Domingo Improvement Company claim
against the republic of Santo Domingo
promises 10 bring 10 an end a celebrated
dispute inyolYing nearly s5.O00.00O. The
claim dates back 10 lsss
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
.RAYNER INAUGURATES
A HUSTLING CANVASS
Baltimore Lawyer Deter
mined to Enter Senate.
HAS GAINED MANY FRIENDS
State Machine Wants Governor Smith
to Wear the Toga-Lively
Fight Ahead.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Nov 1.-THE tenn
per of the State of Maryland IN the
next eight weeks is going to be tested,
politically. and the keenest interest is
felt in the outcome. Notwithstanding
the lively campaign that has just been
ended with what nationally appears to
be a German victory. but which in
reality is a victory largely brought about
by the work of Isidor Rayner. the old
Commonwealth will. within a few days,
be plunged into another canvass. whicn
viii make the resuscitated bones of the
Democracy rattle
Plenty Of Evidence.
That the people of the State want
Rayner to succeed Louis McComas as
the United States Senator TO be elected
this fall. there Is a preponderance of
evidence everywhere. That the German
machine Will go to the danger line 10
defeat the popular will is certain
TIE machine wants Governor Smith to
have the toga. As the governor made
Gorman's re- 4lecf ion te the Senate pos
sible by his eKe4L session Of the Legis-
lature, which gave the trick ballot to
the politicians. German can do little
else but lend his influence to the cleo
tion Of Smith
In the Democratic caucus which will
nominate the next Senator there will be
ninety votes. 7'orty-six viii be required
TO nominate. Rayner thus far has thir-
ty-eight pledged members, or eight less
than enough to control the caucus.
Smith has fifteen, and former Governor
Jackson viii control four
Confident Of Success.
Rayner declares that his fight is won,
and that no other name will be men
toned in the caucus. Smith has sent
out appeals for votes.
An incident Of the great mass meeting
at which Senator German appeared in
Baltimore the Friday before election
was very significant of the temper Of
the people. There is no doubt that the
meeting was truly German one, so far
as loyalty 70 himself was concerned.
But when he incidentally mentioned that
one of the prizes which Democratic
victory would bring was an additional
seat in the United States Senate some
the machine leaders.
A man in the gallery got up and shout
ed "Rayner," and instantly the vast
audience was on it's feet shouting like
mad for Rayner. Three times Senator
German attempted 90 proceed, but some
one would shout "Rayner," and the up
roar would be renewNd.
1t was one OF the most remarkable
demonstrations ever witnessed at a po-
nticaI meeting in Maryland
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
CHAMPION BUTTER STATE.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 1.-THE national but
ter-making contest. which has been go
ing on for the past year has Gsen con
cluded. The announcement OF all re-
suits shows that Minnesota has again
won the national championship. as She
has twice before.