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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Wants to Become Governor.


The Hon. Robert W. Davis. who is now
serving his fourth term as a member
of Congress, has informed his friends
that he will not again seek reelection
to the House, but will next year be-
come a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for governor of Florida. The
present incumbent Is the Hon. W. 8
Jennings, a cousin of the Hon. william
Jennings Bryan. and his term Of four
years will expire in January. 1905.
The Democratic nomination In Florida
is equivalent to an election, and Mr.
Davis believes that he will be able to
capture the prize. He was a candidate
before the convention as long ago as
the year 1888, but was not nominated.
candidate for Congress. One OF Mr.
Davis chief accomplishments IN the In
terests Of his State since he has been
member Of the House was to procure
the passage OF a bill which provided
for the payment OF something like $780,
600 to the State of Florida for the
equipment and maintenance OF soldiers
to fight the Indians in the Seminole war
The claim of the State was pending al
the time of the outbreak Of the civil
war and was then lost sight of in that
struggle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Jett and White.
Their Established Guilt Warranted Ex-
treme Punishment.

The conviction Of Jett and White,
the Breathitt county feudists, is en-
couraging 10 the friends of law and
order, but il falls short of being en-
tlrely satisfactory. BY what course
OF reasoning a jury which heard the
evidence adduced in the case could
have arrived at the conclusion that
these two men were guilty, vet not de-
serving of the extreme penalty of the
law, which in Kentucky is death upon
the scaffold, 1t is impossible to under
stand. The testimony against them
was overwhelming, and the defense so
weak as TO leave not the slightest room
for any reasonable doubt in the mind
OF any impartial man.
The murder of Marcum was das-
tardly and cowardly, committed with
generalization and deliberation, the
result of long standing family en-
nifty. The identity of the men who
perpetrated the crime is not a matter
Of doubt. 1t was firmly established,
for the prisoners themselves boosted
of what they had done. In fact, there
was nothing in the circumstances TO
warrant the leniency which the jury
extended to them. If they were
guilty, and the jury says they were
guilty. there is no good reason why
the full punishment provided by law
should not be inflicted upon them.
Not only would it be just, but it would
stand as a lesson to feudists in future.
The fact that these two assassins
are 10 escape with less than they de-
serve is nothing more than a taeit adj
mission that the jury feared to do its
full duty, and the verdict TO that ex-
tent is a concession TO the lawless ele-
ment which abounds in that section Of
the Blue Grass State. There would
not be so much cause for regret at the
outcome Of the second trial of Jet
and White, if there were any assur-
ances that these murderers would
serve out the sentences imposed upon
them, but there is no reason TO believe
that they viii. There is greater prob
ability that their confinement in
prison viii be terminated within few
years by an executive pardon, and
that they viii be able to walk forth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Papal Tiara.

The most interesting OF the papal
insignia is the tiara. This, as every
one knows, is the triple crown which
appears upon the papal coat OF arms.
and is worn by the Pontiff on staSe
occasions other than those directly
connected with religious ceremony.
when, according TO the exigencies OF the
canon, he assumes the inter OF the
bishop, which in reality he is. Consid-
cradle doubt exists in the minds pf his
torians concerning the origin Of this
most distinctive insignia of the papal
state Some attribute its introduction
TO Nicholas !, A. d. s5s; others 10 Bon
iface VII. about 1900; and still others
10 innocent III and Urban V. Another
story has il that the first tiara was
invented by Clovis, the first Christian
King of France, who is said TO have sent
il 10 Pope Hermidas, TO show that he
did not owe his crown TO the sword
but rather to God. But many students
are convinced that the form OF the til
ara had It's origin in the Orient, and
was copied after the caps OF the
Persian kings, as. these same students
hold. was also the episcopal inter. II is
interesting TO note that the same
shaped cap was worn by the magi or
wise men OF the Persians
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Caps Of Early Popes.

The first figure of a Pope with his
head covered is that OF Nicholas 1. who
is shown by a rude portrait painter of
the ninth century with a cap not dis
similar in form TO the present tiara.
Sergius III is also depleted with cap.
The first Pope to be crowned Is general
ly believed to have been Alexander III,
who fiourished in the twelfth century
and he affixed TO the inter OF the bish-
op single coronet of gold. The sec
ond crown is said to have been added
by Boniface Vim, in 1900, and the third
by Benedict XII. or Urban v An an
cient father Of the church. writing about
the period of this latter Pope. holds
that the significance of the three crowns
lies In the dominion OF the Pope over
heaven, earth. and hell"
This leads UP to the symbolism of the
tiara. Modern Roman Catholic depute
to the papal crown these symbols. First,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
President Loubet's Brother.

The presence of President Loubet In
his southern home, among his own peo-
pie. enjoying a well-deserved rest, serves
10 call attention TO the fact that his
wife's brother, a man by the name OF
Denis. is still in business as iron
monger at Montelimar. He is on the
most anectionate terms with the Presi-
dent, but declares that 1t is rather a
nuisance to have a member of ones
family lin the administration" as he,
the worthy ironmonger, Is constantly
being pestered by people entreating him
TO use his influence to get them Offices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Cecil Lyon is Worried.

The Hon. Cecil A. Lyon, chairman of
the Republican State committee of
Texas. IS apparently much worried over
the reports which have come from the
Lone Star State to the effect that he
is working against the President there
and seeking to bring about the election
OF delegates TO oppose him in the ma
tional convention. Mr.. Lyon has taken
the trouble to denounce such reports as
untrue and to reassert and reafirm his
loyalty TO the President and his belief
that he viii be nominated and elected
He adds II as his opinion that there Is
not a district in all Texas where there
is sufficient Roosevelt strength to
elect a single delegate who would dare
oppose the nomination 1t Is intimated
that the report concerning MT. Lyons
attitude was started by the Hon E. II.
R. Green. There is spirited rivalry tor
leadership between Mr.. Lyon and Mr..
Green, and each is seeking TO gain the
favor OF the White House, both pledging
the President the support of the Texas
delegation, which is all that the Texas
Republicans can promise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Keep a-Buttin' In.

In battling for success. my son,
BE valiant in the fight;
Strive for the honurs to be won
With all your manly might.
No matter what the game NAV be
You stand a show to win
If you but have the energy
To keep a-buttin' in.
Reverses oft may pull YOU back
And rob you Of your place,
May try 10 throw you from the track
And bar you from the race;
But battle for your rights. my boy,
Your faith TO honor pin,
Your fullest force Of nerve employ
To keep a-buttin' in.
The prizes OF success are great,
Well worth the toll they cost;
And failure dire, may be your fate
II but a day is lost.
So forward with a fearless shout,
Determined sou will win,
And if they try 70 crowd you out
Just keen a-buttin' in.
Some day you'll proudly stand upon
The golden heights OF fame,
The lsurels you've 50 nobly won
Entwined about your name.
And as yoE sheath the victOr's sword
With a triumphant grin
In gratitude you'll thank the Lord
You kept a-buttin' in.
James Barton Adams, in Denver Pos
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Juvenile Court.
Major Sylvester's Recommendation of
Daily Sessions a Commendable One.

Major Sylvesters Recommendation Of
Daily Sessions a Commendable One.
Major Sylvester's recommendation
IN favor of daily sessions of the Ju-
venile Court is commendable, and
should, as ii no doubt Will. receive the
approval of the Commissioners. There
Is greater reason for the speedy trial
OF youthful offenders than there is
for the prompt disposition of cases
Involving older persons who are
usually more hardened in crime. Ere
quentiy one night behind prison bars
Is adequate punishment and a suffi-
Gent lesson to youths who for minor
violations fall into the clutches of the
law, and they should at least have the
benefit of prompt judicial hearing.
Our Police Courts are not so over
worked that it would be any hardship
upon the judges to hold daily after
noon sessions whenever there are
cases to be heard. 1t is better that a
police judge should be delayed a half
hour each day in leaving the bench
than that child should be required
to remain in confinement at the House
OF Detention, where the aeeommoda-
tons are meeger, for three days, as
has not infrequently been the case.
Doubtless the courts will be willing to
comply with Major Sylvester's propo-
sition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Countess to Wed Artist.

As soon as all the formalities in con-
nection with Countess Theodore Zichy
divorce are completed she will, it is as
serted. become the wife of young Hun
garian painter, of the most obscure
origin, who has won her heart, and for
whose sake she is sacrificing both for
tune and the very agreeable position OF
Austrian ambassadress at one OF the
monarchical courts OF Europe.
The Wimpffen family enjoys an alto
gether exceptional celebrity in connec-
ing that of Count Victor wimpffen,
to whom belongs the credit of having
been the first TO introduce in the Old
World teh now common practice OF en-
ploying women as clerks in the tele-
graph and post Offices After greatly dis
tinguishfng himself as naval officer In
the great sea fight of LISA. where the
stroyed by the old wooden ships OF
Austria, he was appointed postmaster
general of the empire. His wife. a
wealthy parvenue. had the bad taste to
take exception to the excessive solicitude
which he displayed in recruiting, select
ing. and training the feminine officials
Of his department. and especially OBJ
jected to his summoning them for the
purpose TO his castle at Eichberg. She
eventually made his assiduity in this
particular the basis Of a petition for d.
vorce which was granted by the courts,
the proceedings entailing the resigna-
tion by the count of his postmaster gen
eralship and his retirement from the
service of his country to which he had
devoted more zeal than discretion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Courts and CAPITALS
of the Old World
By THE MARQU1sE DE FoNTENoY3
Queens Sister on the Stage.

Queens Sister on the Stage.
King Peters minister plenipotentiary
in Paris has. in accordance with instruc-
tons received from Belgrade. request
ed the Intervention of the French gov
erumcnt 10 prevent the appearance of
Queen Draga's younger sister, Mile. Gena
Lunjevics, on the stage of the Foliees
Bergeres. She has accepted a very
lucrative engagement there. and unless
the French authorities comply with the
request OF the Servian envoy will de-
liver. a scrt of lyric narrative of the
recent tragedy at Belgrade of which her
sister Draga was one OF the principal
victims. The story is TO comprise the
disclosure of many new incidents IN con-
nection with the massacre. and in par
ticular will lay stress on the part play
ed by King Peter in the conspiracy lead
ing up to the assassination.
1t is said that a clever and enterpris-
ing impresario has made arrangements
with Mile. Lunjevics for a tour in the
United States on the conclusion OF her
Partisan engagement, and il will be in
teresting to observe to what an extent
the story of one of the actors in the re-
cent tragedy at Belgrade. the sister of
a bona hde queen. viii prove an attrac-
ton TO American theatergoers. The
very fact that the French authorities
are likely to prevent the appearance of
the young lady on the French stage is
calculated TO act as a sort of advertise
Inent to the theatrical future of Queen
Draga's sister
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Tiara and Other Insignia of the Roman Catholic Church.
Nam Of
il SomeC athomabe

the magisterial power, or that of deter
mining doctrine; second, the legislative
power. or the right to frame laws of &c
clesiastical discipline; third, the judicial
power. or the right of universal judg-
ment over all cases touching upon re-
ngious thought and action. In the Mid
die Ages the symbolism of the triple
crown was taken to mean jurisdiction
over the temporal and the spiritual life
and actual principality over the papal
states
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Keys of St. Peters.

The keys OF St. Peter are fam
jects in the papal coat of arms
origin is also equally familiar.
from Christ's words to Peter sssf ~
the custody of the keys OF the
They are generally represented
in number. but sometimes are e.
ed as three. The principal one i ~
the other of silver. signifyins
lively the power of dissolution and .hl
power of communication. Tn
being of minor Importance. is
scented by being silver instead
When three keys are represei
are taken TO mean. first. the
teaching; second, the power
or loosening: third, the rule
church Itself. When the Pops tr
keys are eliminated from the
tiara alone remaining
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
italy and the Church.

AS an indication of the improved rela-
tions between church and state in Italy
I may mention that no less a parsonage
than Mgr. Sabatucci, the papal nuncio
at Buenos Ayres, offlciated at the recent
wedding OF the italian minister TO the
Argentine Republic. Count Bottaro
Costa, and Mrs. Monroe Drysdale, the
ceremony taking place the other day
in the private chapel of the pontificaI
legation. II may be added that both
the Italian and his papal colleague re-
ceived the sanction of the authorities at
Rome for this manifestation of mutual
good will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
vESUvIUs scARES NAPLES.

NAPLES. Aug 15.-The people here
are in an almost continual state Of
panic over the activity of Mount Vesu-
vius. although the flow of lava Is less
today than yesterday. The parish priest
and the guardians OF the law are hav-
ing great difficulty in quieting the peo-
pie, who are convinced that they are
about to be overwhelmed by lava from
the crater. They gather in churches.
where they cast themselves before the
altar, imploring delivefance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
TardY Yindication.

visitor understand the vigilance committee
fully exonerated Mustang Mike OF the charge
~ horse stealing2
Westerner-Guess it didn't make much differ
cnce 20 Mike.
Visitor-Why not?
Westerner- lynched him frst.-Four
Track News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Elevator Inspection.
Mr.. Ashford Admits That His Force Is
Too Small to Comply With the Law.


Too Small to Comply With the Law.
Two elevator accidents in Washing
ton on the same day last week, one of
them fatal, the other less serious. in
dieate the danger which lies in the
lack of proper inspection of elevators
Ii the District. While the death of
the young man in the lift at one of
the uptown hotels may have been due
entirely to his own carelessness, the
falling of the car in the Navy Depart
ment building was evidently caused
by defective machinery. In this in
stance the District authorities shirk
the responsibility on the ground that
they are not asked to inspect the ele-
vators IN the State, War and Navy
Department building, this work being
done by the Government engineers.
These mishaps, however, serve to
call attention to the fact that eleva-
tors are not regularly inspected every
three months as the regulations re-
qulre that they shall be- Building In
spector Ashford frankly admits that
his office fails to comply with the law.
His excuse is that his force is too
small to inspect all of the elevators in
the District once in every three
months.
There are eight hundred or more of
these elevators in use in the District.
and, according to the last annual re-
port of Inspector Lawson, only 697
of them were inspected during the
year. A majority of these were ex-
amined only once, or possibly twice,
whereas they should have been looked
after four times within the period o.
twelve months. Only two inspectors
ere employed, and according to Mr..
Ashford their capacity is four eleva-
tors a day, so that instead of being
able to examine 500 elevators every
three months their number is limited
approximately to 800. In proportion
TO the aggregate of passengers these
elevators carry every day the number
of accidents is small, yet this is not
due TO the good work of inspection.
but rather TO good fortune.
Inquiry reveals the fact that The in
spectors do not call = some of the
buildings where there are elevators In
operation more frequently than once
in six, eight, or ten months; in some
eases the period is year, and there
are instances where eighteen months
have interviewed between inspections
This lax compliance with the regula
tons should be remedied. The public
is entitled to better protection than Is
row afforded, and if the number Of
inspectors is not large enough, as Mr..
Ashford declares, steps should be
taken to increase his force.
Doubtless the matter Will fail Of at 70
tention until an elevator In some
building drops half a dozen stories
and either kills or mains a number of
people. Then the authorities will be-
come aroused to the necessity of pro-
viding more inspectors and insuring
better compliance with the law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Daily Calendar of American Historu,
August 10.

l117-Battle of Bennington, VT.
1'sO-Cornwallis defeated Gates in bat
tie near Camden. S. c.
-0i--Gen. William Hull surrendered
Detroit, with $500 men. to General
Brock
lS44-Henry Clays Alabama letter. nuh-
ished in the North AIabanian >,
allenated the Northern Wings.
lS6l-President by proclamation nre-
vented commercial intercourse he
tween seeding States.
lS6S-National Labor Convention met al
Philadelphia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Senator Dietrich's Seat.

Senator Dietrich's Seat.
There are already indications that a
determined fight will be made against
the return to the Senate Of the Hon.
Charles Henry Dietrich, OF Nebraska,
whose term will expire In March, 1905
The fight which resulted in his election
two years ago IS well remembered. and
his election was only brought about
as compromise at the close OF
the session. which threatened 10 adj
journ, leaving the State without
representation in the Senate. Before
the Legislature which elected Senator
Dietrich and his colleague. Senator MIL
lard. Editor Rosewater and the Hon. d.
Z. Thompson, now envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary TO Brazil.
were rival candidates. Mr.. Rosewater
at the last moment. finding that he would
be unable TO attain his ambition to
come to the Senate, and wishing to de-
feat the purposes of his opponents, threw
his strength to Willard. an Omaka bank
er. who was chosen for the full term, and
to Dietrich. who was then governor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The Venerable Joke.

did ! understand you TO say that you are
the author Of this jokelet?'' asked the editor.
That's what said" answered the self-ap-
pointed huTnOris..
well, you certainly don't look it," said
the man with the azure pencil.
Don't look whatq'' queried the jokist
TO be 800 years Old" replied the editor,
as he playfully pulled a whisker from the
lit Of humor.-Chicago Daily News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
--.-. EDWARD ANNOYED.

Aug. liking Edwards
Marienbad. where he came TO.
.as. sr waters, was not particularly
his majesty expressing great
at the persistent curiosity OF
-n Is that surrounded and fol-
in his walk. The police tried
r.r induce the people 10 dispense
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
A DIPLOMATIC Sensation.

A considerable sensation has been
created in diplomatic circles by the di-
vorce which has just taken place be-
tween the Austro- Hungarian envoy at
Munich, Count Theodore Zichy. and his
wife, by birth a Countess Marie Wimpf-
fen. His cousin. Count Bella Itchy, it
may be remembered, is married 10 an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
In a Lighter Vein.
Dinklespeilers.

Be goot ind you will be habby, bud you
Won't ged your name in der papers fiery often.
Der man dot owns a naughtymobile doan'd
always care 70 run across his friends
Yum reason doan'd like der man dot talks
abouid himself is because We dink he should
be talking abouid us.-Book Of the Royal
BIua
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
TEDDY" TO GO WEST.

DEADWOOD. S D. Aug. 15.-Theodore
Roosevelt. jr.. son of the President, viii
Oeadwood next week for an
the guest of Colonel Seth
famous former sheri1 OF
and a great friend OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

Elder Dowie has decreed that there
shall be no umpires at the baseball
games played in Zion, because umpires
are frauds. His action Will doubtless
meet with unqualified approval from the
hIeachers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Opposes Offensive Performances.

1t is difficult to sec how the French
government can do otherwise than for
bid the performance. For while there
is obviously nothing in common between
Mile. Lunjevics and the divorced Prin-
cess Caraman- Chimay, who at the re-
quest Of the prince was prevented by
the Partisan police from exploiting his
name, and her own notoriety due to her
elopement with the tsigane Rigo, by
posturing in plastic poses Oh the stage
of the Folies Bergeres, yet the French
authorities have made il so strict a
rule to prohibit the theatrical repre-
sentation of anything calculated to Of
fend foreign sovereigns. that they can
not very well permit the denunciation
Of the present King Of Servia as the in
stigator of particularly horrible out
Tins, from the footlights of Partisan
music hall apd variety show.
With all due respect to the ambition
Of Mile. Lunjevics to earn her own liv-
ing and to provide for the support of
her sister, it must be admitted that
her venture is net precisely calculat I'd
to increase the prestige of Balkan roy-
atty. The latter has ali along had
flavor of opera comique. and the appear
ance on the stage of Mile. Lunievics Is
calculated TO confirm this impression
True she is not a royal princess. But
as sister of a woman recognized as
Queen of Servia by the various courts
of Europe. and as a constant compan-
ion of Draga. after her marriage TO
Alexander. she may be said to have oc-
cupied a place on the steps OF throne