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The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
By THE MARQUIsE DE FoNTENoY.
Halsburv Not To RESIGN.


Lord -Halsbury. who is nearly eighty
years Of age. desires IL to be known that
there is no truth whatsoever in the
stories which have been circulated to
the effect that he is about to resign the
office Of lord high chancellor of Eng
land. which he has held for close upon
fifteen years. Indeed. he resents with
much warmth any imDutation that ne
contemplates vacating his seat on the
historic Woolsack. possibly because ne
is aware that there are a number OF
distinguished lawyers and judges who
are anxiously awaiting for his retire
ment. In order 10 succeed him before the
present cabinet goes out of office. This
anxiety on their part Is only natural
For the lord high chancellorship Of Eng
land. even IL held only for a few DAYS.
brings with IT peerage. and a pension
or $4,000 for the remainder Of the life
of the ex-Occupant of the WOolsack
While Lord Halsbury has been one OF
the most vigorous opponents of Irish
home rule, IL is not generally known
that he comes of Irish stock His pa
ternal grandfather. John Clifford was a
noted Dublin politician at the time OF
the union and strong supporter Of the
measure. who began life as an apothe-
cary. but soon acquired the sole edi-
torial control of the Dublin Journal
which had been started and for fifty
years ably edited by George Faulkner,
Dean Swifts publisher. The influence
which Clifford thus acquired enabled him
to obtain number Of lucrative offices
from the government. owing to which
he was known in Irish patriotic service
as the dog Of Office" John Clifford
son, the father of Lord Halsbury. was
likewise journalist. and for a number
OF years was editor of the London
STANDARD" Indeed. the close and inti-
mate friendship which bound Lord Halls
bury TO the late Lord Salisbury may De
said 10 have originated in the days when
the marquis. while still Lord Robert
Cecil. was wont to write editorials for
the London Standard"
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

An Indiana farmer asserts that he has
been able 10 raise tomatoes on potato
vines. The Hoosiers always were good
al grating.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Taking It as Il Comes.

Jack-flow do You like this weather?
Old Crusty-What difference does it make how
like it? 1t wouldn't be changed. no matter
how much l objected TO it-SomeniIle Jour
nal.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
His Wife Little HOnoEed.

Yet with all that his wife has no
share in this precedence Of his. and has
to content herself with the rank Of an
ordinary countess, whose husbands
earldom is Of exceedingly modern crea-
ton. This is, doubtless. attributable to
the fact that in oldeu times the lord
high chancellorship was usually held by
prelate of the Roman Catholic Church,
while Queen Elizabeth, one OF the first
sOvereisns Of the Reformation period
seems TO have regarded marriage on the
part OF her ministers and of the great
dignitaries OF the realm as a species
OF affront TO her own attractions. which
she punished by numerically snubbing
the wife
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

II is said that Senator Platt's wedding
suit cost him $4,000. but inasmuch as it
is the Senator who Is suited, no one
else ought 90 complain.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

One form Of beauty culture is to get
into a scandal and be mentioned Ia
the yellow papers. They always make
the heroine of any sensation a beauti-
fnl creature
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Harvard has been beaten by Amherst;
and the State Of Massachusetts has been
tilted slightly toward the west.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

We are told by a New York paper that
an unfortunate man was stabbed
twice u. error" which. from the re-
ports OF his condition, appears TO be a
vital part Of the human frame
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Dowie says he is weeping over his
prosperity. but the public will take that
statement with a grain Of salt so long
as his bank account remains unde-
plotcd
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

The Maryland Republicans have re-
ferred their grievances TO the Presi-
dent instead Of The Hague tribunal,
and the President has told them that
tory
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Not a Dav Older

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Sweet Ann is Just as old as she looks.
Washington, Oct Il.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

No. Clara: It is not the State of New
York. but the state Of matrimony
which has the largest representation
In Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
TWENTY-FIVE. of Course

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
''How old is ANN" Why, twenty-five. Of
course G. L. r.
Washington, Oct Il.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Whether Kipling's new poems will
scan or not, many Of the critics seem
to be scanning them with wrath and
perpleXity.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Gladstone once said that censure never
hurt anybody; in proof whereof the ef-
fects of his censure on the Turkish
government may be considered.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
In a Lighter Vein.
1t Caught the Eve

She was an open book 70 him
He often said.
She had a title. and besides.
Her hair was red.
Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
With the Fathers.

Washington had just accepted the Presidency.
Now he faltered. you must remember
have never shot any mountain lions!'
But you didn't do a thing to the British
lion," whOOped the Populace.
Bushing under the honors bestowed upon
him, he retired to the back yard to practice
baseball. singlestick and history writing, thus
seeking 70 ~ hin-self for the burdens OF Office.
Jackson was rejoicing in his sobriquet OF "Cld
Hickory
you see,'' ne explained. II viii never get
confounded with the other kind OF Wood"
Seeing he had fought hard for his promotion,
the advantage was obvious
Madison had just declared the War of 1872
''Of course the public will be interested in
the battles he explained conhdentially, 'but
the main idea is to test our ability at ocean
racing"
Subsequent defeats Of the British at sea
proved his forssight--New York sun
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
lie who bites a file breaks his teeth.

AIS well with the world that contains little
children with checks like roses and voices like
the flute.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

PRAYER and praise, song and sermon-that's
the church service-and life also.
Houston Chronicle
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
ChIoniclings.

The first step 10 the trust OF others is self
trust.
When the hours are pleasant the clock is
round-faced and Jolly.
Cupid always aims two darts. but does not
always hit both targets.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

When a man is about To get married. il
spite Of his best efforts to get away, he is par
ticulariy mean abou. it.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That since the time Of Christ. 5000
VoO'Vo human beings have inhabited the
earth.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

We should think that running a boarding
house would be 4 great deal like giving three
church supoers a day.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
How Old Is Ann ?

Washington. Oct. 16
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That there are lc9 men to every 100
women the world over, and that out Of
every nine sudden deaths. eight are
among the men.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That we estimate the worlds popula-
ton at 1,64S,sCoco0. That there is an
average Of one death and one and one
quarter births per second. and that less
than one-half of the children born live
to the age OF seventeen years.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Honestly now. taking every phase Of life into
consideration, aren't YOU lucky?
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

About six months after a man has married
for home his wife begins 70 show figures
proving that It Is cheaper 10 board
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

An Atchison woman is not only looking death
in the face, and is not afraid, but she is laugh
ing at il. Could you do il?
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Tersely Told Facts
Picked at Random
DO You KH0W:

That 12s. 1900 people speak English.
56.oQo.oo0 speak French, 100000 speak
German, and 100000 speak Russian.
and that just about two-thirds of all
the matter mailed in all the postofices
OF the civilized world Is written or print
ed In English
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

This is the season when farmers pile apple
under the trees near the fence in order to ssnt
town people to he'll; they ride by and stea
them.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Don't take defeat too easy
in some Joke Books you will not find singl'
joke.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Ethics is something you must not violate
you are going 70 be caught at it.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That In this country there are three
umes as many widows as there are wild
overs That zS.oco,0o0 OF our people arc
engaged In occupations for wages, and
mat OF that number IS l-3 per cent are
women. and that 81 per cent Of the
iabOring men are married.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That we ought not 20 growl at Presi-
Dental or mOnarChiCHi expenses these
days; that the Pharaohs counted upon
and spent royal revenues OF over A,OOO.-
0O0.O0) annually; that David accumu-
lated a private fortune of 5000. 600.
and Alexander turned to his own ac-
count some 81. 500. 10000 his armies loot
ed from other nations
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

That a medical authority tells US that
last years Fourth or July cost US 40
lives and 1000 people more or less seri-
ot,slv in iured.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

Whether a girl is pretty. or whether 81
thinks she is she acts the same.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24
Election Notice.
A SOUTH CAROLINA,
LAURENS COUNTY,
THE CITY OF LAURENs.

THE CITY OF LAURENS.
To THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAURENS:
"WHEREAs, certain citizens of the
said City amended by striking ont the
first sentence of Sec. 20. OF said Charter,
which aentence is as follows:
THAT the May or OF said City shall re-
ceive as a salary the sun Of Two Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars" and inserting
in lieu thereof the following:
THAT the said Aldermen, or q major
ity Of them, shall have power and are
hereby authorized to fix the Mayors
salary, which shall not be less than
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars per an
num-"
"Now, therefore, we tho undersigned
freeholders Of said City hereby pray
that an election he ordered and the
question submitted to the qualified cleo
tors OF said City to ascertain whether
such amendment ought to be made or
not"
Whereas, q petition of which the fore
g ing Is q copy, has been fled with the
City Council OF the City OF Laurens,
signed by a majority Of the freeholders
OF said City, and now, In obedience to
the provisions of said Charter and the
law governing such elections, an e,ec-
ton is hereby ordered to be held i'm the
City of Laurens, on Tuesday the 80th
day OF June, A. ID. 1908, to determine
whether or not it is the desire OF a ma
jority of the qualified voters OF said City
that the amendment specified in the Pc
tition aforesaid be made as therein set
forth. Said election shall be hold I'm
the City Council chamber, and the polls
shall open at 8 o'clock a. m. and close
at d O'Clock p. m. Those favoring the
amendment shall vote a ballot with the
word "YES" written or printed upon it,
and those opposed to said amendment a
ballot with the word "No" written or
printed upon it. Said election shall be
conducted by three managers to be APP
pointed by the Council, who, upon the
closing OF the polls shall Immediately
canvass the vote and make their return
to the City Council.
w. III, Gilkersou, w. H.. Garrett, and
w. III. Anderson are hereby appointed
to manage and conduct said election.
The same registration used i'm the
last general municipal election shall be
used.
Done and ratified by the City Council
J,i.l this the 10Th day of June, 1908,
l1 and zeal OF the City hereto afi xed,
o. r.. GRAY, Mayor.
l.. G.. BALE, City Clerk.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24
In Loving remembrance.

An angel In the book OF life,
Wrote down an infants birth,
Then added ere he closed his book,
Too beautiful for earth.
And when the Reaper Death passed by
He read the words and smiled,
Then gently folded in his arms,
That lovely little child.
The parents wept, but angels
Sang with soft and glad accord,
They welcomed the transplanted flower
In the garden of the Lord.
Yes, they wept, but Will weep no more,
When after the trials Of this world
They meet at the beautiful gate
Their little darling girl.
On September, oath, 1901, q bright
little Sunbeam %gladdened the hearts OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Rasor, but it could
only be spared q short time from the
portals Of glory. Twenty months later
on q Sabbath morn the Angel hand
came at five o'clock to carry the pre-
cious jewel home for little Loucille was
too pure and bright to dwell in this
sin cursed world. Her mission was
ended and tonight she is clasped in the
loving arms of her Saviour, watching
and waiting for her parents and loved
ones, Yes, some sweet day the little
angel will open the pearly gates of
glory for papa and mama, and oh!
what q shout when all the loved ones
shall gather on that shore to part no
more. Many friends too are expecting
to meet her in that fair cline, for lit
tie Loucilie was not only loved by kin
dred but by every one who knew her,
To behold her beaming eyes and face
aglow with love was enough to cause
any one to turn from their sins and be-
come u child of God, for no sin ever
touched the life of dear little Loucille.
Farewell, darling, till God bids us
leave this world of woe, and enter
| Canaan there to wear an immortal
crown with thee forever. We loved
her, yes, we loved her, but Jesus loved
her more and he sweetly called her to
| yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened,
A gentle voice said, come,
| And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home.
EMMIE WIDEMAN.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24

SUCCESSFUL
SESSION ENDED.
our -Owings In
stitute Closing.
CONTEST.
Annual Address by Rev.
w. ID. Duncan.
DEBATING CONTEST.
Program Excellently Rendered by
POung People Friday Nlght-Some
OF the Features.

GRAY COURT, June, 22.--The first
session Of the Gray Court-Owings In
stitute came to q close on last Friday
night, and to say that 1t has been d
successful session is putting 1t mildly
for we have q school that any commu-
nifty might well be proud Of.
The faculty is composed of Thos. f.
Jones, A. q. Rice, Miss Alice McCar-
ley, Miss Annie Putnam and Mrs. Thos.
f. Jones.
> The closing exercises were largely
attended and much enjoyed. On
Thursday night under the auspices of
the Athenian Literary Society we lis
tened TO o debate by four young men OF
the school. The subject discussed
was: "Rcsolved-that the forces in
operation today are calculated to pro-
duce q higher type Of character than
were the forces operating q hundred
years ago"
The Affirmative side was upheld
by Messrs. Clyde Curry aud Brooks
Patterson and the negative by Messrs.
Robert DuPree and Archie Willis. We
heard it expressed by several that the
speeches Of these young men would
compare favorably with the speeches
that they had ever heard at any col
lege commencement. The judges,
Prof. Moseley OF Greenwood, Mr.. j. +.
Tolbert OF Laurens and Mr.. w. Nc
Cain decided in favor OF the negative.
Friday morning there was q song by
the choral class, after which Rev. w.
b. Duncan delivered an address that
was superb and was thoroughly en-
joyed by all who heard it.
On Friday night the following pro-
gram wa splendidly rendered:
School Fcstival-Canta!a by Choral
Glass.
Recitation, "Bob White"- Carroll
Gray,
Recitation, "Lost Boy"-Ostello Will
lis.
Dolly, dolly, action song by eight lit
tie girls.
Piano Solo, "March Bohcmie'-
Clyde Curry.
Vocal Solo, Loves Proving-Mrs.
Jones.
Recitation, Out in the Barn Yard
Three small boys.
Song, "Chicadce" Fourteen small
boys.
Tambourine Drill-Sixteen young
ladies.
Waving Son by Choral Glass.
Song, "Play in your own back yard"
Twelve young men.
ID.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24

all Kidney and Bladder troubles. Ask
the Druggist about the guarantee.
Our New Discovery drives away all
Backaches and Rheumatic Pains.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24

Mothers lose their dread "for that
terrible second summer" when they
have DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house, Natures
specific for bowel complaints Of every
sort.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-06-24

Our New Discovery cures Sour Stom'
ach and heavy feeling after eating
Guaranteed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-02
PORTSMOUTH.

The Sunday school of the Christian n
church is returning for q cantats en-
titled. Santa Claus. the Second" 20 ne
held Al Christmas
rev. George Willis the evangelist. Who
has been prsachlrs IN tho Friends
church FOR the past two weeks closed
his work there suncay evening
The Ladies Aid society of the Chris
tan church. will have a basket so.iaf
With Mrs. purfee. Glen street. Thurs
day afternoon and evening.
The Active Culture club held rs regu-
lar meeting with Miss Sadie Brown. the
subjects beius. "The CITY ~ washington.
impressions OF Washington. Early History
and Traditions. Picturesque washing
ton "eIInry Fleets Description. ''"rhe
Smithsonian Institute. "'"rhe Monument"
the Corcoran art gallery" THE Airing
ton Cemetery" '"rhe Library OF Con
gress," we're amongst the numerous
topics discussed. which made the eve
ming one OF great interest To- all
Mrs Durfee OF Fan River has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank H.
Rowell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-02
TIvERTON.

George Fl. Suffern Of New Bedford has
sold 20 the following persons real estate
situated on Stafford Heights: To william
Bszsrd of Fall River. four parcels of
land, being lots as. III. us and 7ie. con-
tanning 1900 square feet. To Nathaniel r.
Borden, Jr., OF Fall River. lots 4ss. COM
prisine 2275 square feet. To John and
roui-~r Derbyshire OF Fall River. five par.
cells. being lots n TO 25. comprising ssO
square feet
BENJAMIN =. Camars Of Tiverton ~
sold to Manuel Cosme souzs of Fail
River. 20 acres Of land with buildings and
improvements, being the one undivided
half part of the homestead estate known
az the John Cook place
Mrs. Alice Thornton of Fall River Il
staying with Mrs. Isaac r. Manchester.
Mrs. Williams and daughter. Irene. ~
braintree, Mass, guest Of Mrs. William
Frost of Evans avenue, returned this
week.
Mr.. Martin X. Schmerhorn will or
sanize shortly a social studio similar 10
the one organized by Miss Eddy at Bristol
Ferry. For the first year he proposes
only two departments, a Bible study fot
sunday evenings and a literary depart
ment one evening In each week Mr.
Schermerhorn originated the project OF
the Claiming Memorial church IN New
port, receiving from all parts OF Eng
land and America funds for its erection
and was its first pastor. When he re-
signed TO undertake a larger work in New
York city. the building committee and
congregation or tho Claiming Memorial
church unanimously voted him the deed
or memorial pew free from rent and
tax during his life. this making him
practically the pastor emeritus whenever
he might choose TO return TO Newport and
assume the honorary relation In con-
nection with this church. Mr.. Schermorl
horn Is anxious 10 do all he can for Tlver-
ton. a town he is deeply interested I'M.
and wher~ he hopes to be again next year
a summer resident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-02
PAWTUCkET.

At meeting or the property comni,r-
tee OF the school committee held last eve.
ming. Frank @. Rowley was awarded the
contracting for grading sbeut the Oar.
lington school
Rev. Frank J. Goodwin officiatcd al the
funeral OF Maud II. Leonard yesterday
afternoon.
There. have been two new arr lights
placed along Darlington avenue In the
Plains section =.
Henry Doerr. father or Mrs George =
McC;lnnity. died az Phiiaderhia yestef..
day. Mrs. McGinnit. left for that city
last evening.
An extremely pleasant musical and IT,
erary entertainment was given under ,l,s
auspices OF the Working GirIs' club m
the Slater Trust company building lasn
night.
given tincturc Of iodine BY mistake YES.
tsrday. His life VAS despaired of fo-
time but pr.Gardner brought him s~ouu1
all right
The members cf Barney Mery lodge
A. T. and a. ~. visited Brainard .oie,
or New London last evening. The tray
elers had special car from Providenc".
The bowling team of the To Kolon az
ter defeating the strong Elmwucd team
last night entertained the defeated IN n
bounteous manner.
Rcy. Michael McCabe was celebran, M
the funeral mas OF requism for Mrs
Ann McNaily yesterday,
The memoirs OF the ioint committee
OF .he city council on finances M :,
meeting last evening furnished evidence
that the city ntritcre figures NJ s-ss a. n
won't have q thing done 10 them.
A good deal OF damage was done To- the
property % William ~ Rowe plumber.
h. -thc bursting of water p.pe nj, Tho
premises ovnsl hX William r. Alton ai
the coiner OF Norih Main apl reaI
tfret
The ner clock on the slater rrlst
romrsuy ~as Illuminated last evening
Tor The hrst time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-02

cial intercourse was enjoyed During tbs
course OF the evening there were q num-
Der OF vocal and instrumntal solos rem
dered
OFFICERS EI.DCrED.
Bucklin post, No. 20. q. A. r., met last
night In Grand Army hall and elected Of
hcers for the ensuing year as follows:
Commander. James Meilon: 8. ". C..
Samuel l.. Burlington; ]. V. c.. Hiram n.
Wood; surgeon. Charlie. II. Bulock; O.
NJ, II. j. Pickerssiil; chaplain, William
n. Luther: officer OF the day Henry Nich-
olss; delegates to the department en-
campment, George N. Bliss. Thomas II.
Ray and Benjamin q. WsIlen.
DISTRICT COURT.
Walter S. Miller pleaded guiIty before
Judge Bliss this morning TO a charge Of
intoxication and was fined " and costs.
After he had been sentenced on this
charge he was arraigred on a warrant
charging him with an assault on Isabel
la =. simmons. He pleaded guilty 70 this
chargeaud was fined so and costs. f.7
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-02
CENTRAL FALLS.

degree team was organized at last
night. meeting OF Maud Come branch
l. n v.
chief Engineer Butler % the rswtHcke,
ire department. has sent chief rstt lot
ter of thanks for the services 90 the
local department a, tho fire ~ Nov 81
Rsilcu post q. A. r.. elected officers
last night Albert Freeman was elected
post commander. MIR. Freeman hes n
fine war record and has been resident
of this city for more than 70 years.
The saloon keepers who were refused
a license have about all moved their
movabies out of the shops they previous
ly had licenses for
One candidate was admitted at the
meeting OF the local lodge of Artisans last
evening.
James O'Day and Daniel crawley, who
were trying 90 sell two pairs OF rubber
boots were arrested on suspicion by Of
fcers Whipple and Ifcbert yesterday.
The men. Il IL asserted. were under the
influence OF liquor.