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The Washington times., 1903-02-24
BROADER SCOPE FOR
ARMY EXAMINATIONS
Promotion to Depend on
Proven knowledge.

Secretary Roots new system in deter
mining individual fitness for promotion
has excited the greatest possible inter
est among the younger officers Of the
army. This system embraces a series OF
examinations. which include subjects of
general military character and topics
which apply TO the respective staff corps
and arms. The examinations are to be
more extensive in scope and more Sc
we're in requirements than formerly.
This is in line OF the greater quaIifca-
tions imposed on army officers of the line
and staff The character Of the exami-
nations has been formulated and the de-
tails have been worked out by the officers
in charge Of the Army War College. and
in the estimate OF fitness Of individual
officers credit is TO be given for d.
plomas obtained at that institution and
the other service schools, and such di-
plomas are to be accepted in place OF
certain subjects.
1t is proposed to have this new system
go into effect on July 1, at the beginning
OF the next fiscal year. Officers who fail
in their examinations are to be allowed
TO take years tuition at Fort I,eavep
worth, but they are to be re-examined
and no officer viii be excused from meet
ing the qualifications imposed by the
department in obedience to the provis
ions of the law Eleven officers are now
under instruction at Fort Leavenwort
in preparation for REORGANIZATION. One
or two Of them have made efforts to be
excused from the second and final ex-
but Mr.. Root does not pro-
pose TO permit any officer 20 evade the
requirements.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
REvOLUTIONISTS ROUTED,
GEN. VIDAL TAKEN PRISONER

CARACAS. Feb. 24.-While the revolu-
tionists were remaining inactive between
Petare and Guarenas. a few leagues from
Caracas. President Castro was actively
making preparations TO attack them. He
ordered all the troops stationed at
Barcelona and Carupano 10 come to
Caracas by way OF Rio Chico. and TO at
tack the revolutionists in the flank and
rear.
The plan was successfully executed by
General Olivarcs. who, upon reaching
Rio Chico. attacked the rebels and de-
feated them. taking numerous prisoners.
Among the wounded is General Vidal.
one Of the revolutionary leaders.
The only persons here who profess TO
believe In the ultimate success Of the
revolution are the Germans.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES
MADE AGAINST GOV. DAVIS

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Feb. 24.-The
committee Investigating the charges
against Governor Davis yesterday ex-
amined only one witness. s. II. McNair
manager OF the +. H. Bunch Coal Com
paHy. He admitted that coal mad been
furnished to Governor Davis at a re-
duced rate
The witness denied that there had
been an agreement that the company
would furnish the governor with free
coal in the event that the firm secured
the contract for supplying the State
Institutions. but admitted that the coal
the governor received that year Ug02)
was stiu unpaid for. although coal
bought subsequently had been paid for.
He testified that the governor stiH
owed for between IS and 20 tons Of
coal.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
IGEBOATS LAND WOMEN
FROM IMPRISONED SHIP
Steamer Stanley Forty Days
in Ice Pack.

HALIFAX. n. S. Feb. 24-For forty
days tho.-eovernment steamer Stanley.
plying across the Strait of Northumber-
land between Nova Scotia and Prince Ed
ward Island. has been stuck hard and
fast in the ice. She became imprisoned
on January IL. and since then has drifted
down the Straits fast in the ice, to n
point east of Pictou Island. She is still
fast in the same ice field.
Ten days ago the government steamer
Mimic started TO her relief. but was also
caught. and is still fast The Mimic had
hity-tour passengers on board. nineteen
OF whom were women. These were taken
on by theice boats, yesterday. and landed
on Pictou Island. The remainder of the
passengers viii also be landed. The
steamer may not be relieved for a month.
The Stanley had about thirty tons OF
coal on Friday. when some provisions
and oil we're put on board. An effort
will be made to put coal on board. The
steamer must be abandoned if the coal
gives out.
The report received by the agent OF
marine yesterday says there is no
chance for either steamer to be released
till there comes a heavy southerly wind.
with mild weather
The present state Of affairs is IN
precedented- Freight is piling up az
Georgetown by carloads. The mail SER
vice is maintained on fine days by means
of iceboats but frequent Interruptions
are caused by storms. One such inter
ruption lasted eight days.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
BISHOP MAKES ANSWER
TO HOAR FOR THE SOUTH
Declares Negro Question Will Solve It
self-Root's Sentiments Upheld.

CHICAGO. Feb Ex-senator Hoar Of
Massachusetts, in his address at the
Union League Clubs Washington Day
banquet last evening. took Secretary OF
War Root severely 20 task for his ex-
pressions on the negro question
The Senator strongly indorsed Presi-
dent Roosevelts views. So Interested
did he become in his subject that he
said very little OF Washington. about
whom he was scheduled 10 talk The
main portion OF his talk was on Lincoln
and the negro.
Bishop Thomas F. Gailor Of Tennessee.
followed Senator Hoar with a mastery
address. The Senator had placed the
negro question so squareIy before the
banGueters that Bishop Gailor took II
up. from the viewpoint Of the South. and
he dwelt upon it at length. His address
in part was what might be termed an
answer to Senator Hoar's address. He
defended the Southerners for their
stand.
Senator Hoar stated that any gentle
man. regardless of race or color. would
always find a welcome at his home and
at his table The negroes, he said. had
made marvellous advance during their
forty years OF freedom.
Bishop Answers for the South.
Bishop Gailor said the history Of the
negro. since emancipation day. showed
that the negro of pure blood had not
advanced: that those who had attracted
public attention TO their accomplish
ments were Of half negro blood. The
negro question. Bishop GaIIor said. would
adjust Itself as had other great ques-
tions in this country in the past. He
declared that the negro's best friends
were in the South. and he defended Sec
rotary Roots utterances
Senator Hoar said in part
Il see that my excellent friend. Sec
rotary Root, says that reconstruction
and the achievements which followed the
civil war have been n failure Now. l
do not believe that whcr Secretary Root
goes out Of Office he will gain a monop-
oily in the business OF thinking for the
people in questions Of righteousness and
liberty. He will not be employed to
send news to the great daiIies from the
Philippines
What Has Been Done for the Negro.
In the first place. we freed the ne
gro. They do not separate the negro's
wife from him. or his children from him.
any more; they do not whip women or
sell their children: they do not prevent
them from working; they do not make
II crime 20 teach him to read the
Bible. Is that q failure2
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
COMMISSIONER FOULKE
DEPARTS FOR ST. LOUIS
To Investigate Charges Preferred
Against Postoffice Officials.

Commissioner W. d. FOulke, or the
Civil Service Commission, started for
ST. Louis last Friday. and is TO investi-
safe the charges of alleged maI-adminis-
trytion OF the internal affairs OF the St.
Louis postofice by Postmaster Baum
hon.
II is reported that the selection of Mr..
Foulke for this inquiry is at the sugges-
ton Of President Roosevelt, and involves
the question Of second term for Post
master Baumhoff. The charges allege
improper promotions Of favorite clerks.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
COMMITTEE
TO ASK FOR TRIAL PAPERS
Decides to Request Summary of Insular
Court MARTIAL Cases.

The Senate Committee on the Philip
pines has decided to report favorably
Senator Rawlins' resolution asking for
papers in cOurt-martlaI cases. but
ameuded It to include only summary
Of the cases The report was adopted
by the Senate.
Senator Carmack's resolutions direct
ing the committee 20 continue investi-
cation Of conditions by holding recess
sessions was reported adversely by
Senator Lodge.
The committee determined to take no
further testimony regarding atrocities
alleged to have been committed by
United States Army officers in the
Philippines
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
GERMAN RETURNS CAPTURED
GUNBOAT TO VENEZUELA

PUERTO CABELLO. Venezuela. Feb.
24.-At o'clock yesterday afternoon
Commodore Scheder, commanding the
German squadron. handed over 10 the
Venezuelan authorities the captured
gunboat Restaurador formerly George
Gould's yacht AtalantaJ. Prior to sur
rendering the vessel Commodore Scheder
examined her 10 see II she was in good
condition.
Half an hour after tho transfer Of the
Eunboat the cruiser Nineta Commodore
Scheders vessel left the haTbOr
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
STEAMER PALMAS LONG
OVERDUE; HOPE ABANDONED

LIVERPOOL. Feb 24.-Hope has been
Practically abandoned for the Elder
Dempster liner PaImas. Captain Burton
from Newport, bound 70 Monmouthshire
on January for Boston. She IS thirty
five days overdue.
The Palmas IS a vessel Of ISL $50 tons
burden. She carries a crew OF thirty
1--WE men.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
BELATED DANISH STEAMER
ARRIVES AFTER ROUGH VOYAGE

NEW YORK. Feb. 24.-The belated
Danish steamer n C. Holm, sugar laden.
arrived in port this morning from Dan
zig, via Shields. after "a tempestuous
passage of thirty-two days. Her average
daily speed was less than 100 miles and
the best days run was only $50 miles
Numerous heavy seas boarded the
steamer. damaging one OF the deck
plates. smashing the starboard rail. deck
steam fittings, and doing other damage
about the decks.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
SENATORS NAMED TO VISIT
WEST POINT AND ANNAPOLIS

President Pro Tenn. Frye Of the Sen
ate has appointed Senator'S Aldrich and
Bacon TO visit the Military Academy At
West Point, and Senators McComas and
Daniel TO visit the Naval Academy at
Annapolis Senator Plat Of Connect
cut. regent or the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. has been appointed 10 succeed him
self
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
OMNIBUS PUBLIC BUILDING
BILL PASSES THE SENATE
Voted on Exactly as Reported From
the Committee.

The omnibus public building bill. re-
ported to the Senate yesterday after
noon was passed later in the day with
out debate. except that occasfoned by
Senators who asked appropriations for
new building in their States.
The committee however. had excluded
all new business from the bill and the
amendments offered were voted down.
The measure passed in the form pub
lished in The Times yesterday
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
DIED.

WHhLEN-o1 Monday. February % 1903 az
20 g. no., PAUL J.. WHALEN. youngest child
~ Alex and Mary T. Whalen. aged one wear
rive. months and ten days.
precious one from Us has gone
a VOICE We loved is srulcd.
place b. vacant In our home
Which never can De filled
10 by HIS PAPA And MAMMA.
HANES-suddenlv, - heart failure. on Mon
nay. tehru1ry y, 1903, 90 $40 p. M. VII
LIAM BANES
Funeral p m. THURSDAY, February %. from
hl- late residence. liyatUiilo. Nd. Friends in
yitcd.
philadelphia papers please copy.) fc242t
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
POPE AND SPANISH ENVOY
DISCUSS PHILIPPINE AFFAIRS

ROME. Feb Zf--The Spanish mission
TO the PoDe's jubilee. led by the Duke
De AlmOdOvar, was received at the
Vatican today With royal honors- The
Pope entertained hlmodOVar I'm private
conversation for half an hour. and dis
coascd. among other things. the best
way 10 arrange for substitutes for the
Spanish friars in the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Inferred in Potter's Field.

The remains OF the unknown man who
was killed last Saturday morning near
s.. Asaph Junction. In Alexandria. were
yesterday inferred in pauper's grave at
the expense OF the city. No one recog-
Iized the dead man. AS before stated he
was about fifty years OF age. and ap-
porently a German.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Amateur Theatricals.

a large audience last evening filled the
Opera House to witness the production
Of comic opera known as The Little
Tycoon which was presented for the
first time by -Sharps and Flats" a
local musical organization The opera
was under the direction OF Mrs. NJ W.
O'Brien. and the participants acquitted
themselves in a manner that would have
done credit TO professional troupe.
The performance will be repeated to-
night
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Prof Simon Newcomb has gone to
New York for the purpose OF held
ing preliminary meeting with the COM
mittees Of the congress OF science and
art 10 be held at St Louis in 1904. in
connection with the Louisiana Purchase
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Infant Son Dead

William A. the conference.-the old
sen OF Mr.. William Zones. died yesterday
morning. al his parents home. 200 Queen
Street The funeral viii occur this af-
tCTuoon- AT O'Clock Rev George Z.
Hunt OF the First Baptist Church. will
ofiiciate.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
MARRIED.

SPAKk~-CT HTIN-On Monday February %
l|@, az First Presbyterian Church. by Rev
Donald q. Macleod. WILLIAM &. SPARKS 10
HOKTENSE /. q RTIN.
tNInueapolis. Tarboro. Weldon. and Petersburg
papcu please copv.J IL
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

night. and this morning left on an early
train for Richmond
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13
The New Pope.

The papal conclave at Rome has completed its work by elect ing Cardinal Sarto pope to sue ceed Leo XIII. The new pope selected the title of Plus X. The people of Rome and the Italian government are elatcd over the conclare's selection. Plus X is immensely popular with the people of Rome and is a personal friend of their king. He is an accomplished scholar and is accounted the ablest theO- 1ogiSt in the Catholic church.
 Some are inclined to the Opin- ion that in selecting the name of Plus the new pope indicated he will pursue a reactiOnary policy. Enthusiastic church people, how ever, are confident the new pope will carry out the policies Of his predecessor and will work for closer alliance between the church and state.
 According to those who know Plus X he is a man of forceful individuality and while modest and timid is firm and determined in his convictions. It is not likely therefore that he will be the tool Of the Italian govern ment even though he IS person. al friend of the king.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

Mrs. Mollie Allen, of South Fork, Ky, says she has prevent ed attacks Of cholera mOrbuS b> taking Chamberlam's Stomach and Liver Tablets when she telt an attack com ng on. Such attacks are usualN cau,ed by .n- digestion and these IaDI>ts are just what is needed to cleanse the stomach and ward off the ap-
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13
NO INSPECTION OF SHEEP
For Brands and MarkS-LiVeStOCk Sani-
 tary Board So Decides.

Secretary Harrison of the Livestock Sanitary Board has sent out the following letter in regard to the inspection of sheep:
 Dear Sir-By reason of an opin- ion rendered by the attorney-gen eral, under date of July 20, 1903. regarding the inspection of sheep, 1t is ordered by the chairman of the livestock sanitary board, by virtue of the authority vested in him bV a unanimous vote of the board at a meeting held in PhOe- nix July 7, that from and after this date no inspection of sheep for brands and marks will be made by inspectors of the live stock sanitary board. and that all orders heretofore issued to inspectors by the livestock Sani- tary board relating to the inspec- tion ot sheep for marks and brands, is hereby rescinded." :" This is for your information and guidance.
 The board would respectfully suggest to all inspectors that all fees that have been collected for the inspection of sheep should be returned to the parties who paid the same, IS under the existing opinion of the attorney-general, as expressed, it would seem in-
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

This ofi:e is in receipt of the Daily International American, published at Douglas, Arizona. It is neat six column folio and full of interesting news of that vicinity. Here's success to it's publishers.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13
RESTRICTED FOREST RESERVE
 SCRIP, FOR SALE.

1 have for sale several thousand acres of Restricted Forest Reserve Scrip. This scrip is good in New Mexico and Arizona. For price and particulars address.
 ALFRED RUIZ.
 Prescott, Arizona.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

preaching attack. Attacks of bilious lolic may he prevented in the same ay. For sale by St. Johns Drug Go.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

When you want Dhvstc that is mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to act, always use Cham berlain'S Stomach and Liver Tab cts For sale by St. Johns Drug Go.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

consistent to retain any such fees collected.
 Very respectfully, LIVESTOCK SANITARY BOARD.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13
Notice to Creditors.
Probate Court, County of Apache, Ter
 rtory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of Henry Barrett, deceased

Notice is hereby given by the nuier- signed, adminlstratrix of the estate of Henry Barrett, deceased, to the Creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouch- CTS, within ten GO, months after the first publication of this Notice, to the said adminstratrix, at her residence. Klchville, Cher Postotice address) Apa- che County. Territory of Arizona, the same being the place for the tran4ac- tion of the business of the said estate. This the l. tn day of July, A. D. 1903, at St. Johns, Ariz.
 Maud R Barrett, Administratrix of the estate of Henry Barrett, deceased
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1903-08-13

Ad, cruising rates furnished on application.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-08
JUDGED BY HER BOOK.

The girls in a large department
store, says Frank LesIie's are, as
rule, carefully watched not only in
the store, but out of it. The buyer
of each department knows pretty we'll
the habits of his salesladies; knows
how much it costs them to live and
how they spend their evenings. 1t is
easy for him to get the information
not merely through the store detec-
tive, but in many other ways.
The buyer is, as rule, tolerant
person, who cares only for two things
namely, that the girls "deliver the
goods. e., that they make big
"books" "-and that they appear re-
spectacle. If they stay out so late
at night that they do not reach the
store promptly in the morning they
may be discharged, transferred from
one department to another or merely
not rise in the way of salary, depend
ing on the degree of their misde-
meanor. If the girls book is unsat
isfactory she is simply discharged or
transferred, and no reason is given,
bnt if she is wise she knows the rea-
son why.
If, on the other hand, the girl is
good seller the buyer will excuse
great deal in the way of irregularity
of habits. AS long as girl sticks
closely to business she is allowed a
great deal of freedom, but when her
"book" begins to suffer it is time for
her to "look out"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-08

In the year 1884, when the voters
OF Baltimore county selected Towson-
town as the county seat and steps
were taken to erect a court house,
EnoS Smedley, of West Chester, Pa,
together with his brother, Nathan,
Amos Rutter and several others, form
ed company for the purpose of de-
veloping real estate, and purchased
from DR.. Bosley about fifty acres of
his land and at once laid it off into
building lots and planted shade trees
along the wide avenues, which gives
the town its present beautiful park
ike appearance. Shortly after this
Mr.. Payne also laid off a considerable
portion of his land on the east side
Of the turnpike into avenues and
building lots, a greater part of which
IS now occupied by neat cottages.
After the Smedleys had gotten their
plans well under way they evinced a
-Gesire to call the rejuvenated village
North Baltimore. This was met
with storm of opposition from the
old residents, who remained loyal to
the memory of the Towsons, and re-
fused to have the title of the town
changed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-08
THE AMERICAN WOMAN.

Il am perfectly convinced that the
American woman has secured for her
self the best, the softest berth that it
was possible to secure in this world, !"
said the late Max O'Rell as she ap-
peared in his eyes.
If l could choose my sex and
birthplace I would shout to the AL
mighty at the top of my voice: ooh,
please, make me an American wo-
man
"The American woman expects a
triumphal arch to be erected over
each doorway through which she has
to pass-and she gets it."
"The government of the American
people is not a republic, it is not a
monarchy; it is gynarchy, gov
ernment by the women for the women,
sort of occult power behind the
scenes that rules the country"
II can not help thinking that there
exists in some American woman a
little mild contempt for that poor
creature that is called man"
81 have no hesitation in declaring,
after six visits to that great and hos
pitable country, that the American
women of good society are probably
the most intelligent, bright and bril-
liant, and certainly the best educated
and most interesting women in the
world.n
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-08-08
WHY SOME MEN DO NOT SUCCEED.

Two of the most successful men on
tle REer~t- A..Aeriea.A ee.Ati-e..t ~-,@-e
recently asked the question, "What
are causes of poverty?" One replied
Ignorance and incapacity." The
other said that the prevalent cause is
"The number of young men who are
wanted in decision and fixity of pur-
pose. If they get into a good place
at the start they should stick to it,
knowing that by perseverance, indus
try and ability they win promotion in
due course as vacancies occur. But
they see or hear of some one max
ing a fortune in Wall street, or in
ranching, or in mining, and away
they go to try their luck. When
they lose, as they do in ninety-nine
cases out of hundred, that is the end
of them they can never settle down
to ordinary ways of earning living
after that, and their descent is rapid. !"
This reason hits the nail square on
tie head. Go where we will we find
men who commenced life under the
most favorable circumstance, but who
are such financial wrecks that there
is but little hope for their reforma-
ton. They may be honest and tenn
perate they may even possess natur-
al ability of high order, but lacking
in steadiness of purpose they will
never succeed. Had they sufficient
will force to stick to one thing, no
matter how disagreeable it might be
at first, were they content to advance
slowly, they would have no reason
now to talk of the "luck" of those
who have pushed forward into the
front ranks.
Another cause of poverty is lack
of self-confdence. Many men seem
to have no faith in themselves, conse-
quently no assertiveness, no inde-
pendence, no pluck and no push.
They are afraid to stand up and speak
for themselves, preferring to lean on
others. They are afraid to make an
investment for the possibility of fail
ure they are afraid to tell what they
can do, as they might make an error
in doing it, they are towards in every
sense of the word. This is often the
result of early training. A boy, nat
urally timid, is kept in the back
ground SO persistently, and his mis-
takes are so severely criticised, that
he grows up into an entirely useless
man. Push and fxity of purpose
will always bring a measure of sue
cecc