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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31

ton Of a Federal building planned TO
cost several millions of dollars Is a
matter, in our opinion, which doesn't
concern half a dozen real estate own
crs merely, but is one in which every
citizen and taxpayer in Washington,
and, we might add, the country, Is in
tcrested. If we yield weakly to the
clamor Of interested persons now and
abandon some such scheme for the
Identification of the National Capital
as that proposed by the Burnham
Commission, we shall presently be
called upon to witness the passage by
Congress of an act authorizing the
jumping of a ten-milhon-dollar pile
of stone and granite i'll the midst Of
say, the Anacostia Flats.
Are the friends of the National
Capital prepared for that?
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Prototypes of wildwood.
. Editor Of The Washington Time:

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
see that the District Commissioners have
given the mayor Of Takoma the power TO
cut down all the wires running 10 the notorious
resort at Wildwood. This action ought 10 put
the place out Of business, and it ought TO
give the Commissioners and the others VINO
have the enforcement Of the law in their hands
time TO investigate a number Of similar places
which exist all around the District line.
There are several disorderly places at Chesa-
peske Junction, another at Oxon Hill, and
more all over Prince George and Montgomery
counties. Peaceable persons, especially those
who live around these places, suffer abuse and
personal danger all Of the time. Can you not
do something 10 close them? II. B. D.
Washington, July 80.
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the start would be desperate, for the
naval fighting forces of the two
countries in Asiatic waters at the
present time are nearly equal. Japan's
strength consists Of eight battleships,
SIX armored cruisers and eleven
protected cruisers, with upward of
fifty gunboats and destroyers. Russia
has six battleships, four armored
cruisers and eleven protected eruis-
crs, with a lesser number of vessels
of smaller displacement and fighting
strength; but Port Arthur, which
would be the principal scene of con-
tiict, is so strongly fortified that this
advantage would stand as a balance
against Japan's slightly superior
naval force. Japan's resources are
limited, while those of Russia are al
most inexhaustible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
Warm Mississippi Fight.

The Senatorial campaign in Mississippi
between Senator Money, who desires to
succeed himself. and Governor Lorgino.
is drawing to a close, AID there is much
speculation in the South as to the re-
suit. Both men are confident OF winning
in the primaries, which are TO be held
next month, and the sentiment now ap-
pears TO be about evenly divided. Each
man has a strong following. and each
has made a thorough canvass Of the
State. Frequently they have had joint
debates, each endeavoring 10 prove him
self better Democrat than the other,
end everywhere they have spoken they
have attracted large crowds and much
enthusiasm has been manifested.
Governor Longino has attacked SEN
ator Money upon his record in the Sen
nation OF negroes appointed TO Office by
the President, and Senator Money has
responded by assailing the administra-
ton of the governor. He has succeeded
in finding three negroes who were ap-
pointed TO minor positions by Governor
Longino, TWO OF them notaries, and has
Haunted this action IN the face of the
governor. In fact. the negro question
has figured as prominently as any in the
fight, the negro brother, of course, get
ting the worst of It from both.
For the first time In her history Mis-
sissippi is TO chose United States s.n-
ator by the primary system. similar TO
that employed in South Carolina and
the result between Money and LoGgiro
cannot be foretold until the ballots are
counted. but there are many who be-
lieve that Senator Moneys return is
doubtful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
CONTRACT SIGNED
FOR ASPHALT BLOCK

The Commissioners have finally affixed
their signatures TO the contract with
the Washington Asphalt Block and Tile
Company. for p. Gee yards. more or less,
of asphalt block. aggregating about
sl5. 600.
This is the contract which caused the
revocation OF the order appointing
Alexander Mckenzie Auditor for the Dis
trict, to succeed Mr.. Petty. Mr.. Nc
Kenz!e was secretary of the asphalt
company, and was shown to have trans
acted the business of the District and
the Districts contractors at the same
desk. For this reason he was not ap-
pointed and was also required TO resign
as an officer of the company. and dis
pose &C his stock.
The contracts were signed for the
company by its president. Patrick Ma
loney. and George r. Repetti, secretary,
who replaced Mr. Mckenzie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
STRIKE SITUATION
QUIET IN RICHMOND

Judge L. L. Lewis. United States at
torney for the eastern district OF Vir-
ginia. is at the New Willard. Judge
Lewis came W from his home IN Rich
mond 10 attend 10 some matters at the
Department Of Justice
The strike situation in Richmond is
rather quiet at present. said Judge
Lewis this morning. The city, how
ever, has by no means recovered from
1t yet. although all violence appears 10
have ceased The cars are running reg
ularly. and people are riding on them
IT is hard to tell when the matter
viii come to an end. Il has been a very
unluc1y thing for Richmond. and we are
hoping that Il will be a closed incident
before long"
Judge Lewis. who IS one of the strong
est Republicans in Virginia. and who is
held in the highest esteem by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. would have nothing 10
say regarding Republican politics in the
Old Dominion. declaring that so far as
he knew things were absolutely quiet.
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Jerome Ambitious.

Politicians of both parties are credit
ing District Attorney Jerome, OF New
York, with an ambition to lead the fusion
forces IN the approaching campaign. Mr..
Jerome has been discussed before as 1
mayoralty possibility. but the conclusion
reached was that he either would not
accept the nomination, as he would he
compelled thereby TO resign his present
ONCE The has two more years TO serve)
for an uncertainty, or would not be ac-
ceptable to the anti Tammany leaders.
No one doubts that Mr.. Jerome has
high aspirations for public office. aud
his intimate friends have frankly ad-
mitted that il is his intention 10 become
candidate for the Democratic nomine-
ton for governor next year There are.
however. many surface indications that
the district attorney has changed his
mind and that he may seek the mayor
atty nomination after all.
A leader OF the Fusionists. who be-
lieves that Mr.. Jerome is exerting him
self to capture the nomination, recently
said that almost every Ione of the con-
spicuous activities of Jerome's office is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
MEN OF THE HOUR
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD
Happenings of Local and National Interest

tending toward bid for support from
certain elements.
The aqueduct Investigation was ex-
plotted until it placed Mayer Low. who
refused to consider the charges against
the commissioners. IN a peculiar posi-
ton The dock board inquiry is forcing
up again the old attack on Tammaay
graft and crime, in which Mr.. jerome
made such a success as leader In the
last anti-Tammany campaign.
Mr.. Jerome got into high favor With
employers by his fight against the walk
ing delegate, aud his practical indorse-
ment the other day Of union methods 10
construed as an effort to square" him.
self with the labor element. That Mr..
Jerome will De a candidate. however. 10
pure speculation. That be could not get
the nomination If he wanted 1t is nearer
the truth.
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Opposed to Rampolla.

lnasmGch as the conclave commences
today at Rome, II may be of interest to
state that. according to the most au-
thoritative reports from Vienna and from
Rome contained in private letters, the
Austrian government is determined to
prevent the election of Cardinal Ram
poila. 1t is no secret that on the oc-
casion Of Leo Kills grave illness some
years back, when his death appeared
to be imminent. the late Cardinal
Schoenborn, archbishop OF Prague, was
instructed by Emperor Francis Joseph
with powers to exercise in the event CT
a conclave the right OF veto against
Cardinal Rampolla
The sentiments o. the court of vi
emma. and of the governments of Aus
tria and Hungary, have not changed
since then with regard to the secretary
of state of Leo XIII. and it is understood
that Cardinal Cruscha, the prince arch
bishop of Vienna, has now received from
his monarch the same instructions as
those formerly confded to the late car
nalehzchbishop of Prague
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
Primaries in Maryland.

The first measure of strength between
the rival candidates for the Democratic
nomination for governor OF Maryland
will be taken next Saturday. when the
primaries Will be held in Montgomery
county. The leading candidates are the
Hon Edwin WarfeId and the Hon Snen-
Ger Jones, who is generally recognized as
the favorite of the State machine as op-
posed 10 the Rasin Baltimore city ma
chine. The direct vote system will be
in use and the candidate who receives
the largest vote viii win the five dele
gates from Montgomery county. Other
county primary elections viii be held
throughout the month OF August.
II is a foregone conclusion that Mr.
Jones viii carry the county. as he lives
within its boundaries and is popular
with his neighbors. but some Indication
of Mr.. Warfeld's chances elsewhere
may be obtained by the size of Mr..
Jones majority II Warfeld is able 70
hold down the Jones vote this fact will
strengthen his chances elsewhere in the
State Howard county-Warfield home
county-wil vote early next month, and
il is understood that Jones Will make
no contest there, but will allow his op-
pOnent 10 name the delegates without
a contest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
CENSUS TO COMPILE
IMMIGRATION DATA

Secretary Cortelyou has issued an
order directing that the compilation of
data relating TO alien immigration. as
required by the act to regulate immiera-
ton, approved March 8, 1908, heretofore
done by the Bureau of Immigration, be
turned over to the Census Bureau.
The statistics Of immigration are
more closely allied TO the census statis-
ties Of population than any other class
of statistical work. and this transfer
viii insure uniformity of classification
and will bring the statistics of popula-
tion Into harmony with those OF immi-
grafton. The est2blis hmeDt of such uni
formity is the most important and vaIu-
able reform in the statistical methods
which IS made possible in the readjust-
ment of the work of the new depart
meat.
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The Public Objected.

Exception, however, was taken TO his
attitude. II was claimed that inasmuch
as StOnehenge had lain open to all the
world since English history began. the
public had acquired a right of way
through every portion of the grounds on
which the stones stood. and likewise a
proprietary interest IN the stones them
selves. Then, too, it was pointed out
that anything in the shape of modern
inclosure destroyed the spell created by
the aspect of those immense stones
standing alone in strange circles far
from human habitation In the midst of a
vast open, rolling plain. And the result
was that not only the general public, but
likewise men OF culture interested in the
preservation of national monuments, in
augurated a fund with the object of
testing in the courts, not Sir Edmund's
prOpTietorship OF the ruins, but his right
to inclose them with a wire fence.
Sir Edmund Antrobus is known as IF
Rutherfurd, County Roxburghe This
name of "Rutherfurdv being added TO
that of Antrobus on the occasion of the
first holder OF the Antrobus baronetcy
purchasing the Rutherfurd estate. be-
longing to the Scotch baroncy of Ruther-
furd, which became dormant In 1924. and
To which there are in America people
who have very strong claims, among
them the Rutherfurds OF New York,
whose arms are the same.
MARQCISE DE FONTENOY
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Now in the Limelight.

Representative Robert Baker. who
holds title TO a seat in the House from
the Sixth New York district. has again
stepped into the limellght by refusing
to accept a railroad pass. Not only has
he declined free transportation between
Brooklyn and Washington. but he has
taken the trouble TO advertise the fact
and TO assail the company for offering
IL to him. II the public is not sufficiently
well acquainted with the Hon. Robert
Baker by the time he reaches Wash
ington and takes his seat, IL will b
able 10 learn the detailed story OF his
life by careful perusal Of the Congress
sional Directory
That invaluable publication contains
a sketch Of the Brooklyn Congressman.
written by himself, which for length
takes first place among the $50 and
more autObiographies in the volume.
Mr.. Baker is a single-taxer. and sew
eral different kinds OF refOrmer. Some
years ago Western Congressman in
sisted upon paying full fare TO Wash
ington. but his travelling expenses were
light, as he was never returned for
second term. II is. perhaps. needless
TO say that Mr. Baker is new 'termer"
and he may be a one 'termer-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
Mr. Pettu'S Very Latest.
He Makes Grave Charges Against Com
missioner MacfarIand.

MIR. Petty in his valedictory-we
really hope it viii prove to be that
makes a statement which, in our.
opinion, requires some further eluei-
dation.
Referring to the practice of subor-
dinates IN the District government
purchasing supplies in the open mar
ket, without previously inviting bids.
Mr.. Petty asserts that one official.
whom he doesn't name, has made
purchases in this fashion against the
repeated protests of the Auditor. and
that Commissioner mcfarland has
failed TO take any action in this case.
although protests have been made to
him that the officer was extravagant"
Mr.. Petty owes it to the Commits
sioners, he owes it to the taxpayers
of the District, who for a score or
more of years have honored him by
their confidence, he owes it, above all.
to himself, TO make this charge good
and to name the official whose posi-
ton IS so extraordinary a one that
Commissioner mcfarland dare not
pull him up with a short turn.
Let us have less "hot air. and a
little more facts.
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Wars on Trusts.

Herbert Knox Smith. named as Dep
uty Commissioner Of Corporations in the
Department of Commerce and Labor. is
resident of Hartford, Conn He was
graduated from Yale in 1881 and entered
unon the practice OF Law.
Mr.. smith was born IN Cheshire,
Mass. November Il, 1869, and received
his early education in the district aad
preparatory schools and at Lawrence
Vile, " = He IS a son of the late
Rev. Edward a Smith. for many years
pastor OF the Congregational ehursbes
IN Chester. Mass. and in Pennington.
Conn. He was president OF the council
board from the Sixth ward. but was
beaten when candidate for alderman IN
the spring OF 1902.
Last fall Mr. Smith received one Of
the Republican nominations for repre-
sentative and was elected. He served
creditabIy IN the last session OF the
General Assembly. Last year he was
chairman OF the Republican town
TO succeed Lieut.. Gov. Henry
Roberts. His appointment viii, no
doubt. occasion much favorable COM
me2t-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
ODELL MAY BECOME A
RAILROAD PRESIDENT

Dispatches received in the city today
state that Governor Odell of New York
has been offered the presidency of the
Union Pacific Railroad. 1t is said that
E. H. Hartman desires the governor to
accept the place. and it is also said the
governor has decided TO give the offer
serious consideration.
There are some leaders who are of the
opinion that the governor cannot be -e-
nominated. his recent trouble with Sea-
ator Platt practically putting an end TO
his political career.
Governor Oden is now in the West.
reports stating that he is sightseeing in
Yellowstone Park, from where he is TO
come on East. He is expected to meet
several OF the prominent officers of the
railroad at Omaha. where IL Is mora
than probable that a definite answer is
TO be given 10 the offer.
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Japan Wants War.
The Island Empire Of the East Longs to
Engage Russia.

Little Japan is strutting around
with a chip on her shoulder challeng-
ing Russia to knock it off. The island
empire of the Far East Is so proud
Of the rapid progress she has made
during the past two decades and of
her recognition as a world power that
she feels confident of her ability to
successfully engage Russia in con
fict.
Up 10 the present time Russia has
given little heed to the warlike talk
and preparations which have been in
progress in Japan since the Manchu-
rian question became an interna-
tonal issue. She has quietly, some
times stealthily, pursued her policy
of Russianizing northern China until
she has reached a point where the
naughty japanese spirit will no
longer tolerate her encroachments.
The disastrous consequences which
would be likely to follow a conflict
between Russia and Japan can only
be imagined, for should it long con-
tinue almost every civilized nation
would be brought, directly or indi-
rectly, into the controversy. 1t is
fortunate for the peace of the world
that there are strong restraining in
fuences at work to hold Japan in
check. Great Britain is one Of these
influences. By reason Of her often
sive and defensive alliance with ia
pan, Great Britain, seeking to avoid
war-having only recently emerged
from costly encounter with the
Boers-will endeavor to prevent
resort to arms to settle the differences
between Russia and Japan.
The influence of the United States.
o friend Of both these powers, is al
ways for peace, and the good Offices
of Uncle Sam may assist in averting
the trouble which now seems immi-
nent. 1t IS fortunate, too, that the
voice Of one who Is doubtless the
greatest statesman of the japanese
empire Marquis Ito-is for peace
rather than war, although he has
difficult task TO perform in quietinc
the popular demand for fight
Should Japan engage single handed
TN war with Russia the struggle at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
NO NEW PRESIDENT
FOR OLD GEORGETOWN

Georgetown University is not to have a
new president. 4 report that the Rev
w. H. Read Mullin, president of Boston
College, would come to Washington to
accept a similar position at Georgetown
was denied at the college this morning,
and 1t was stated that the Rev Jerome
Daughtery would continue at the head
of the University.
The Rev. Father Mullin, how
ever, will come to Georgetown
as member of the faculty.
He was formerly connected with the col
lege. Father Mullin has been succeeded
at the Boston College by the Rev. Will
liam Cannon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
Predictions Impossible.

AiSuACtAOnS Impossible.
1t is impossible TO make any predic-
lions as to the duration of the con-
clave. That which elected Plus VIII. In
1929. lasted a month and twenty-three
days. The one which elected his prede-
cessor, Leo XII, in 1923, occupied q
month and three days On the death of
Clement ". two years and nine months
passed away before the choice of his
successor, while in the case Of Gregory
XVI, in 1881; OF Plus TX, in 1876. and
Leo XIII. in 1878. two days suficed.
There seems to be, however, a general
impression that inasmuch as a good deal
OF the negotiation between the cham
pions of the rival candidates for the
tiara has been taking place during the
past two weeks. it is quite possible that
they may have already come to some
agreement which tho concIave will mere
ly be called upon to ratify, and that the
official choice of a successor to Leo XIII
and the proclamation of his name will
take place by Sunday, that is to say, the
day after tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-31
Kentucky Republicans Hopeful.

Kentucky Republicans base much of
their hope of success in the campaign
this year upon the support which they
believe the Hon. Simon Bolivar Buckner
will bring to the ticket General Buck
ners daughter married Mr.. Belknap. the
Republican candidate for governor, and
General Buckner is said TO be much in
terested in the campaign, and 20 be
doing all within his power to aid in the
election of his son-in-law. He attended
the recent Republican convention IN
Louisville, and became enthusiastic
when Mr.. Belknap won the nomination.
He has large personal following in the
State, and many political friends who
are in a position to give the Repub-
licans valuable assistance this year.
The fact that General Buckner was
the candidate OF the Gold Democrats
for Vice President in 1896 doubtless
prevented Bryan from carrying the
State, and he has never been forgiven
by the regulars OF the party; neither
has he made any overtures to return
TO the regular organization. and is
therefore, free from party obligation TO
support Governor Beckham, the Demo-
cratic nominee
Blood is even thicker than politics,
and hence General Buckner's advocacy
of the election of Mr.. Belknap e not
surprising. If he is able to influence
any considerable number of his old
Gold Democratic associates the effect
may be disastrous to the Democratic
ticket. On the basis of last years cleo !
tions for Congress, Kentucky was Dem |
oeratic by about 10000 majority, but
there is much opposition to Beckham /
the boy governor. and as Mr.. Belknap /
is popular the fight will be close.
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In Sympathy With Carlists.

OF course. this has caused the clergy
and the religious orders in Spain to al
ways be most pronounced in their sym
If they have Tefrained from openly
championing and promoting the inter
ests of the pretender since the birth Of
the present King. who is a godson of the
late Pope. 1t has been merely in reluc-
tant obedience TO the peremptory COM
mand of Leo XIII.
Should the new Pontiff decline TO in
teryene any longer in behalf of the pres
ent occupant OF the Spanish throne
against Don Carlos and his party, and
assume a neutral attitude in the matter
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Druidic Ruins for Sale.

Sir Edmund AntrObus has. through
Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, chairman of
the county council of Wiltshire. made a
definite offer to sell Stonehenge and
eight acres Of the land occupied by these
magnificent Druidic ruins. to the English
government, for a sum of $3.50, 600 on
the understanding that IL is preserved
for the nation. Some years ago Sir Ed
mund made an offer to dispose of Stone
henge and twenty acres of the land or
which the great stones stand for $780,
600. to anyone who was willing to pay
that price, and great alarm was express
ed lest some American multi-milIionaire
might purchase the celebrated mega
lithic monuments and carry them of to
the United States. But this fear has nor
been realized
Sir Edmund's desire TO get rid Of
Stonehenge is in no small measure due
TO the annoyance to which he has been
subjected during the past few years in
connection Herewith. II was shortly
after his accession to the baronetcy and
estates on the death of his father in 1899
that he determined to surround Stone
henge, which forms part Of his property.
with barbed wire fence. and to charge
an admission fee OF Is cents, his object
being TO protect the stones from the in
furious treatment to which they were
being subjected by people without any
reverence for the hoary past Moreover
as some OF the stones were in danger of
falling, he feared that in the event Of
anybody being Injured thereby. he mighs
be held financially responsible.