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The Washington times., 1903-03-30
COMMISSIONER PROUTY
GOING TO CALIFORNIA

Int .rstate Commerce Commissioner
Prouty will go 70 Los Angeles. Cal, on
Wednesday 10 hear additional evidence
in the cases OF the Consolidated For-
warding Company and the Southern Cal
iso-nia Fruit Exchange VS.. the Southern
Pacific Company. the Atchison. Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway Company, che
Santa Re Pacific Railway Company and
the Southern California Railway Com
pany. A decision was handed down by
the Commission but the following ques-
tions retained for further hearing and
investigation; II the defendant carriers
pool their citrous fruit traffic or divide
the earnings: IL the blanket rate Of S1-25
per hundred pounds upon oranges 70
points on and east Of the Missouri River.
and the minimum carload weight OF
900 pounds are unjust or unreason-
able, and II the statute applies 20 the
charges for refrigersttng. and II SO.
II these charges are unjust.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Hanna Takes a Hand.

In Cleveland Major JohnsOn's oPpo-
nent is the Hon. Harvey Goulder. VINO is
charged with being a corpOrationist.
The leading issue is street railway
franchises aad street car fare. Senator
Hanna has been called to Cleveland TO
assist the Republicans. Goulder's Sc
lection was somewhat unexpected, espe-
cially as two or three other names had
been more prominently suggested. Still
the Republicans are working IN harmony
for his election Two years ago Mayor
johnson was elected By about 5000 ma
jority. He is pursuing his usual method
OF holding big tent meetings and chal-
lenging his opponents TO discussion u
the issues. Thus far he has had large
audiences and enthusiastic meetings.
The chances Of his reelection are even
better than are those OF Mayor Harrison
in Chicago. but the fight is a stir one
and one which is stirring the city on the
lake to its depths.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Color Lent to Court Gossip.


OF course this Is all mere court gos-
sip. But some color Is lent to it by
the fact that OF late the Emperor has
not been so elusive as usual in his
demonstrations OF regard for the count.
and that rot only has he refrained from
sanctioning a number OF nominations to
Office made by the chancellor. but has
likewise named men to posts in de
fance OF the views and OF tho wishes
of the chancellor.
Count Won Buelow IS. however, very
brilliant man. and Will be difficult 20
replace. But II. as asserted. he Is in the
black books OF the Empress. who has the
strongest kind of views on the subject
Of religious matters. AID who possesses
unbounded influence over her husband.
the best thing that he could do would
be TO resign of his own accord with
out waiting for visit from the Kaiser :
"bIackie man" Herr Won Lucanus. who
for ten years past has. as the emperor's
principal private secretary, been in the
habit OF conveying to chancellors and
cabinet ministers the notification that
that they had ceased 10 enjoy the conf
dence OF the sovereign. and that their
resignation would be welcomed.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Bryan's Status.

Inc Hon. William Jennings Bryan Is
said 10 have displaced his ambition TO
become President OF the United States
with a desire to be made chairman OF
the next Democratic National Commit
tee. Instead OF becoming President he
seeks to become President maker-the
Warwick Of the Democratic party.
While he has not as yet made public
lis aspirations in this respect, he is
reported TO have confded the secret Of
his hopes and expectations to certain Of
his most trusted followers. and to be
quietly at work laying plans to be made
the head OF the Democratic national or
ganization- His recent course gives evi-
denee Of his probable intentions IN this
regard. He has declared in positive
terms time and again that he VIII not
be candidate for the Presidency. yet
he persists in directing Democratic
policy and asserts his right TO dictate
what the party shall do.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
PERiL0US JOURNEY IN
THE ANTARCTIC REGIONS
Trying Experiences of Sledging Parties
From the Discovery.

LYTTELTON. New Zealand. March %.
The sIedging parties OF the british
Antarctic ship Discovery. whose expert
enees were reported By the relief ship
Morning on the latters arrival here on
Wednesday, engaged in much hazardous
work The dash southward OF Captain
Scott. Of the Discovery. as a result OF
which he reached latitude s2.17 south.
was attended By great hardships and
extra strain.
The softened snow told quickly on the
dogs. which all died. The party had
only a months provisions when they
left the southernmost depot. and. there
fore. it was impossible to continue
southwark without inviting disaster.
The return journey was most tryinz-
The party were on short rations for fve
days. and their progress was seriously
impedsd by fog Lieutenant ShackeIton
burst a blood vessel in one OF his lungs.
and only his pluck pulled him through.
The crew OF the Discovery are described
as having palpabiy aged owing to hard
living. but they are well and cheerful.
Another party. under Lieutenant
Barnes, was returning from a sledge
journey towar Cape Crozier when bliz-
zard struck them ten miles from home.
Barnes abandoned his tents and sledges,
and left the dogs to find their own way
TO the ship Owing 10 the binding snow
barnes and his companions we're unable
TO see two yards ahead.
While they were descending a slope
one Of the party disappeared, and the
members OF the expedition discovered
themselves to be on the edge OF huge
precipice- Another member of the party
fell from sheer weariness. and was not
missed for some time. and he was even
tually given up as lost by those of his
companions who searched for him But
II developed that the man slept under
drift for thirty-six hours, and he re-
Joined the ship unharmed.
The members of another sIedge expedI-
ton, under Lieutenant Armitsge. which
went westward, were away for hfty-two
days. They attained an altitude OF 1900
feet, and descended on an ice slide to a
glacier 5000 feet below.
The descent was perilous. The sledges
at one part OF the descent covered I 800
feet IN one minute and ten seconds. their
! occupants hanging on By straps to the
backs Of the sledges. Lieutenant Armi-
/ tage fell into a crevaSse. and hung thir-
/ " feet below the surface. But for the
fact that he was harnessed 70 the others
ne would have fallen 1000 feet
At Cape Adair the Discovery found
I Borchgrevink's huts in a good state OF
/ preservation.
! There we're some cases Of scurvy on
the sledge Journeys. but they disap
peared on the return OF the sufferers TO
their ship. There were many complaints
about the timed provisions.
The places OF Lieutenant shachelton
and the others who returned here on the
Morning were not filled. as Captain Scott
stin has forty-one men in the crew on
board the Discovery.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Filled the Chaplain's Post.

Sir Edmund Monson may possibly be
remembered az Washington. where be
spent five years, from 1858 20 1863, as
private secretary to Lord Lyons. Moth
ing ever disconcerts or disturbs him;
he is absolutely imperturbable and
never at fault An amusing and char
acteristic Illustration OF these quail
ties was furnished one Sunday at tho
British church in the embassy gardens
az Vienna, when the excellent chaplain,
who was staying out OF town at Woes
lau. had missed the only train 10 the
city Nothing daunted. Sir Edmund took
his place in the chancel. and proceeded
70 celebrate divine service as II 20 the
manner born. Not content with this,
he. after the conclusion OF the liturgy,
soIemnIy and gravely ascended the pull
pit and preached an eXtemporary ser
mon, choosing as his text the contro-
versy which arose among Christ's dis
cipIes as to which OF them was the
greatest and the least, his discourse on
the subject being. of course. listened
TO with rapt attention by the junior
members OF the embassy staff Nothing
could have exceeded the good taste and
reverence with which he played his role
as a priest. and ] may add that the long
white beard and stately presence seemed
thoroughly in keeping with the snowy
surpIice which he had borrowed from
the wardrobe OF the chaplain for the oc-
casion.
Sir Edmund comes from an ancient
family, which traces its ancestry in an
unbroken line back TO q John Monson
who fourished in Lincolnshire in the
reign OF the Tudor King Edward ". and
is next heir to the peerage of his
nephew. Lord Monson. who is likewise
his private secretary. Young Lord Mon
son spent some time in this country
last year.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Bryan Confdes Ambition.

Recently, 1t Is said, Mr. Bryan has
condded his ambition to some Of his
closest friends, including Senator Jones,
Senator Carmack, Senator Patterson and
others. and has received encouragement
from them. Each State delegation to the
convention selects its own national com
mitteeman, and these in turn choose the
chairman OF the committee II a ma
jority of these delegations are Bryan
men, the Nebraskan may become the
chairman. This is a contingency which
the other wing of the party and
harmonizers have not been figuring
upon, and they will no doubt set at
work to counteract and defeat his pur-
poses.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Jones a "Dead One"

Ex-senator Jones is certain to retire
from the Craftsmanship when the next
convention meets. He has twice guided
the party successfully to defeat. and
under any circumstances, even IL he
had been reelected to the Senate. he
would not again be selected as chair
man. He is now practically out of poll
tics. as we'll as out OF office, and IS ar
aspirant for appointment to the 18th
mian Canal Commission. In fact. he
does not desire to hold the position
longer. AS there is practically nothing
for the chairman to do between now
and the meeting OF the convention, II
is quite probable that Mr.. Jones will re-
main nominally at the head OF the or-
ganization. Should he retire. however,
Senator Stone Of Missouri. the vice
chairman, will succeed him until the
national committee named at the con-
vention next year selects its chairman.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
ROSTER OF CIVIL WAR ARMIES.
Extent of the Compilation Being Made
Bv War Deparrment.

Extent of the Compilation Being Made
By War Department.
Comfortably 10 an act Of Congress.
the Secretary OF War is having COM
piled from such official records as
are in the possession OF the United
States Government, and from such
other records as may be obtained
by loan from the various States and
other official sources. a complete roster
OF the officers and enlisted men OF the
Union and Confederates armies The
work thus proposed 20 be done is very
extensive one. and will require no less
than thirty printed volumes OF the size
of those embodying the records OF the
civil war
Secretary Root expects 70 have no dif-
hcuIty in compiling the roster OF the
Union army. but he fears. and not with
out reason. that he may find many gaps
in the Confederate records, and for that
reason he appeals TO the several States
Interested 10 aid him with ali the Official
information that IS in their possession
He wishes 10 make the roster as COM
plete as possible The work Will be in
the immediate charge OF Brig. Gen F
o. Ainsworth. chief OF the Record and
Pension Office
The Secretary asks each governor 70
designate some official OF the State 10
communicate with General AinswoTth
relative to the details OF this undertake
ing and The steps TO be pursued in fur
therance Of IL.
Virsinia's muster rolls were lost at
the evacuation OF Richmond Where
they we're stored is not known, but the
capitoI building was SC much crowded
being used by the Confederate Congress
and the Virginia Legislature both-they
may have been Dat away IN some ware
house OF they may have been retained
IN the capitol and seized by the enemy
upon his occupancy Of the city. In The
former case they were 10 doubt destroy
cd in the evacuation fire; in the latter,
they may possibly be found today in the
War Records Office in this city.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Kaiser and Press. -
The Unfortunate Ruler and His Exact
ing Critics.

The poor Kaiser When he comes
TO perusing recent issues Of the @'New
York Press" at mis- breakfast table he
won't feel comfortable We promise
him that!
For weeks and months he has been
lying awake o nights 10 devise means
for appeasing the wrath Of the young
gentlemen who eonsent-for con
sideration-to lay down in black and
white for his daily guidance. the
principles upon which he shall con-
duct his business. The wealth and
variety Of their proffered advice
have simply fabbergasted him, we
fancy; or else he would not continue
to arouse the ire of his mentors in the
reckless way he does.
There isn't thing he does that
suits these stern critics Of imperial
doings. Does he say yes" they
blame him for not having said no"
Does he "talk peace" they resent his
not having talked war" Is he polite.
,iey blame him for not being rude. is
he sincere, they suspect him Of deep
and viiiainous designs. Has he opened
his mouth. they tel him he ought TO
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Spare the Birds.
The Functions They Perform Have a
Very Genuine Value.

Auc aASAAOhS AhSJ NCkASAAi AafS q
Very Genuine Value
At this time of year, when numer-
Gus householders are thinking more or
less longingly of a return to nature
for the summer months, it is fitting to
call attention to a little pamphlet
issued by the American Ornitholo-
gists' Union, a society which is work
ing hard for the preservation Of our
native birds.
Two movements have tended especi-
ally to the destruction Of these harm
less and useful little creatures; one
Is the slaughter Of birds for the pur-
pose of the milliner, and the other Is
the encouragement Of a mature
study" which includes killing or cap
turing wild birds and robbing their
nests. The latter is not science, any
more than the bird on the hat Is art,
and they both are destructive of bird
life and prejudicial TO the interests Of
the farmer.
Among the publications sent ont
by this society Is, for example, a
leafet on the nighthawk. 1t is stated
in this that in some parts Of the
country the nighthawk is used as a
target for gun practice on the wing,
under the impression that it Is not a
useful bird, and that its killing can
do no harm.
This idea is wholly erroneous. The
bird has a mouth enormous in proper
ton to its size, and lives largely on
such insects as it can capture on the
wing. with this drag-net of a mouth.
Among these are flying ants, which
are a nuisance as it Is, and would be
much more Of a nuisance than they
are were it not for the useful bird
policeman; May beetles, grasshop-
pers, Colorado beetles, squash beetles,
and various insects allied to mosqui-
toes.
This police or scavenger work on
the part of the nighthawk and other
night-hying birds does more, perhaps,
10 make life in the country attractive
than even the songs Of the other
members Of the feathered family. For
it is doubtful whether a poet could
thoroughly enjoy the arias of a night
ingale if he hal TO fight mosquitoes
the while; and ordinary mortals find
their pleasure in moonlight evenings
seriously hindered by various flying
insects. If we Americans want TO have
our country homes rendered unen-
durable by mosquitoes, May flies, fly
ing beetles, and other pestiferous
creatures. all we have to do Is to kill
off the birds, and we can take up their
task of fighting insects and keep it as
long as we like. The Wanted human
brain is, however, much less success
full in a job of this sort than the
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Patching Old Fences.
Can the South Renew Its Coalition
With New York and Indiana?

In suggesting that the Democratic
party go for its next Presidential
candidate to New York and for It's
next Vice Presidential candidate 10
Indiana, Senator Fred T. Du-
bois strikes back to older trails in
Democratic politics. He aims. ap-
parently, at reviving the historic ALI
ance Of the seventies and eighties.
which bound New York. New Jer-
sey, Indiana and Connecticut in for
tunes and policies with the solid
South.
Under the appointments of 1872,
of 1889, and of 1891, the South, if
re-enforced by these four Northern
allies, could elect a President and
dominate the lower branch of Con
gress. Party favors were lavished.
therefore, on these four Northern
auxiliaries, and from 1876 TO 1896 no
Democratic national ticket was ever
eonstrueted-or for that matter ever
dreamed of-which did not bear the
name of a New Yorker or an In
dianian. Often these States furnish
ed both candidates. IN 1876. in
1880, and In 1854.
But in 1896, under the stress of the
free coinage struggle, old party ties
were dissolved and old communities
of interest were forgotten. The South
turned It's back on New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut and Indiana and
struck a coalition with the Mis-
souri, States.
For two Presidential campaigns
this new alignment held. But it had
Its origin IN hysteria, not in reason
or in policy, and with the subsistence
of the silver agitation it swiftly
crumbled away.
Mr.. Dubois, himself a Western
convert to Democracy and one of the
few survivors of the Far Western re-
action against the Southern alliance,
sees clearly that the only present hope
Of party progress lies in a return to
the old union between the South and
the once doubtful States of the East
and Middle West BY choosing a Pres
idential candidate from New York
and a Wee Presidential candidate
from Indiana, he thinks that those
two pivotal States can be won
back next year to an allegiance sev-
cred amid the tumults and passions
of the campaign of 1896.
Perhaps the Senator from Idaho
Is right in counting the time ripe for
a healing Of old party wounds and a
repatehing of old party alliances. Al
least it can do Democratic leadership
no harm to try. The Southe1n-Far
Western fusion Is completely shatter-
ed. The South, cast adrift must look
about for new support and new con-
nections. Why, then, not turn again
TO beaten paths Why not try TO re-
establish coalition which twice with
IN one generation has given the Dem
ocratic party a four years lodgment
in the Federal Government
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
FIELD OF POLITICS--GOSSIP, VIEWS, AND INCIDENTS
His o
Cities Endorsement

Mr.. Bryan VIII most likely not be Sc
lected to direct the destinies Of the or
ganization. Should anyone opposed by
him be chosen. he would not wish to
hold the position. but he believes that
the Kansas City platform Democrats
will control the convention. ara Sence
he aspires to be made the recognized
leader in the campaign, and perhaps to
force his own personality above that Of
the candidate for President. whoever he
NAV be
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

cratic opponent. Even now his chances
Of success seem better than those OF Mr..
Stewart. despite the opposition of form
er Mayor Hopkins. and the Hon. Bob
bic Burke. ex-Democratic boss OF the
city. should he be elected for a fourth
term. he may be the Democratic candi-
date for the Vice Presidency.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Sir Edmund Nonson's American Plate.

The magnificent service OF silver
plate which figures on the table OF the
British embassy At Paris on great oc-
casions. and which is the personal prop
erty OF the ambassador. Sir Edmund
Monson, was presented to him by the
United States Government, and unless
am much mistaken he is the only Brit
ish diplomat 10 have been thus dis
tinguished by Uncle Sam. II was given
him for his services as arbitrator in the
controversy that had arisen between this
country and the Dartsh government in
connection with what is known as the
Butterheld claim and although the
award was against this country, yet so
satisfied thA ITnitad States Govsrn-
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
German Suggested.

Several names have been suggested,
among them Senator German, the Hon
James NJ. .Guffey. national committee
man for Pennsylvania. and Senator VII
liam A. Clark OF Montana. and Senator
Newlands of Nevada None Of them,
however. quite meets the requirements,
unless it should be that the ultra-con
servatives control the body. in which
event Senator German may be asked TO
assume the chairmanshIp. Il is usual
for the committee TO choose man not
only in harmony with the presidential
nominee, but one for whom the eandi-
date expresses a wish. Hence unless a
Frvau man is nominated for president,
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Anecdotes of Lord Brampton.

Lord Brampton. who is reported to
be very i'll. and whose recovery, in view
of the fact that he is eighty seven years
old. is exceedingly doubtful. will be best
remembered by his former name OF Sir
Henry Hawkins. which he bore prior 70
his elevation to the peerage. and when
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

There is a little touch OF romance, it
seems, in the civil war In Honduras.
The newly chosen President was en-
gagged TO be married 10 the daughter Of
the outgoing President. but he broke of
the match after his election. whereupon
the President in Office refused 20 vacate,
and the present revolution. in which the
recalcltrant bridegroom seems TO be
winning. is the result
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

All checks given as wedding gifts this
spring must be certified, otherwise So
ciety editors in pursuance Of instructions
will not mention them.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Republicans United.

Republicans United.
For the first time in three mayoraity
campaigns the Republicans OF Chicago
are united, but that in itself is not
sufficient advantage in Mr. Stewart's
favor to elect him, as Mayor Harrison
has heretofore had a majority over all
his opponents. twice including Demo-
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

The consul generalship at Guayaquil,
Ecuador. has proven a veritable hoo
doc" Thomas Mast held the post a
month OF two. and then died in IT,.
George Sawter held it an hour or two.
and then abandoned it. And now Her
bert Shaw Bowen's appointment TO II
is Cancelled before he has gotten with
in four or FIVE thousand miles OF Ecua-
doris shores.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
Lent

oh, she's angelic. but il beats
The deuce how fond she is OF sweets
/ thought 10 save-IVe ceased 10 try
It's taking all l have to buy
The extra candy that she eats,
'Tis Lent,
$. L. Kiser in the Chicago Record.
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

Blu: who is the author Of these verses
OF continuation which were published
lately iu the Pail Mall Gazette
The beggar- boys with tipsy pride
Lolled In the road from side % side;
And who" said they, dare aims deny
To cousins of her majcstyT'
Nor needed one who Jagged behind
Whispering 10 the evening wind.
''Shc II a queen. queen, but ah,
That c'cr she met Cophetua"
Does anyone know the years OF Co
phetua's reign? Was the name of the
beggar maid. ZenolOphon or Penelo-
phon? Did Cophetua ever reprGIch her
for her vagrant roadside adventures >
The old balladist tells us tL2t they led
a quiet life. and were buried IN one
tomb
The Washington times., 1903-03-30
The Talk of the Day.

Years ago Dante Gabriel Rossetti
wrote an exquisite ending for the old
song. How Should l Your True Love
Know" We quote the anal verse:
.9How may l. when he shall ask.
Tell him who lies thereg
''Nay. but leave my face unveiled
And unbound my hair
"Csn you say to me some word
I shall say to hlmt
SAY I'm looking in his eyes
Though my eyes are dim
And now some one comes AMI insists
that our old friend Macterlinck not only
had these lines in mind when he wrote
one OF his little poems, but that he un-
consciously paraphrased them. We in
sert ''unconsciOusIy." for the sake OF
courtesy. Maeterlinck, whom we admire
beyond measure. and accept in bulk. mas
been nightly Influenced by Shakespeare.
Coleridge. Poe. Rossetti. and ne has
reproduced lines, as well as moods and
situations
You know TennysOn's "Begga- Maid.
which the poet published In 1912, and
fortunately did not sfterward tinker. lie
took the idea. no doubt. from che old
ballad in "Percy's ReIiques:"
read that once in Africa
4 priucely wight did rainc.
Who had 10 name C0phctua.
As poets they did faine
The Washington times., 1903-03-30

Beef. which only the man of wealth
could afford to eat a few months ago, Is
now being sold much below normal
price. Is Il Lent or justice?