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The Washington times., 1903-04-03
The Anti Splitting Law.
4 Wholesome Ordinance Added to the
District Statutes.


District Statutes.
The District Commissioners have
promptly met what was clearly the
desire of the Washington public in
adopting an anti-Spitting ordinance.
After the public hearing given to the
advocates and opponents Of the pro
posed law, there could be no question
of the real trend Of local sentiment.
In the interest both Of health and of
cleanliness an extension of existing
prohibitions against splitting IN street
ears, in public vehicles, and IN public
buildings, was clearly shown to be de
manded by all the progressive and en-
Hghtened elements IN the Districts
citizenship.
We heartily commend the action
taken by the Commissioners. No
harm can come of the effort they have
initiated to compel this fuller obser-
vation Of the decencies Of life, and
much good may result IN checking the
spread of disease, and in making pc
destrianism less a penance-at least
for wearers of trailing skirts-on
some of our most frequented thor
oughfares.
We think it was the part Of wisdom
also to limit the penalty for sidewalk
eXPectoration to a fine, Imprison-
ment is too severe q punishment FOR
an offense due IN most instances to
thouehtlessness, and would have
served to make the enforcement Of the
new ordinance odious.
In the street ears popular opinion
has already succeeded IN extirpating
the old race of spitters- a few az
rests and admonitions at the outset
viii, we are certain, do the same for
the remnant who still defIe, without
correction, cur footpaths and side
walks.
The Washington times., 1903-04-03
Incident in PObiedonotsoRs Career.

Incident in Pobiedonotsof's Career.
Pobiedonotsofs retirement from the
most of procurator OF the Holy Synod
in Russia serves to recall the fact OF
the awkward situation in which he found
himself with regard to Alexander III
p war or so before the latter's death
owing to the discovery Of certain let
ters which he had written concerning
that monarch prior to his accession 10
the throne
It seems that when during the life
time of Alexander Il 0he Gar murder
ed BY the NihiIsts). Pobiedonotson was
appoin-ed tutor to that EmperOr's two
eldest sons. namely the Czarewitca
Nicholas and the Grand Duke Alexander
who afterwards succeeded to the crown
he was congratulated by his friend Ad-
niral Schestekoff, who afterward be
came the minister Of marine.
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FolIiculeS.

1t is not NV fault that have stepped on YOUR
feelings. You should not let them Jrail all over
the floor like vain woman's foolish train.
1t Is a wicked COW shat approves Of oleo-
margarine.
a woman ztoops to conquer" SAYS Gold
smith. "A gambler loses 10 win say /
Ambition without ability-Tabssco without
soupi-Nev Orleans Times Democrat
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IN THE INNER TEMPLE.

IN the inner temple
OF your heart there lies
A secluded altar.
Sacred from all eyes.
You the hidden image
Never viii disclose.
And the thing you worship
OF il never knows
In the inner temple.
SacTedly you hold
Holy. high. and hidden
Back OF cloth of gold
Something OF your dreaming.
Something of your dread.
Something of your living,
Something long. long dead.
Times you 90 TO worship;
Times you go to pray;
Yet you never, softly,
Draw the veil away,
You aIone enshrine it
Know what it may be
StiH you trembIe. fearing
All the world must see
Chicago Tribune
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Party not Worried.

Party Not Worried.
On the other hand, those opposed TO
molesting the present schedules are 70
hold out to the country the lurid prom
fse OF revision after a Republican Presi-
dent and Republican Congress are
chosen next year. Then the Republican
party, the friend OF the tariff, Will re-
wise it to meet the new conditions. The
possibility of losing Western votes If
the schedules aTe unchanged does not
seriously alarm the high protectionists.
They have some votes to spare. and TO
sentiment for lower tariff could possibly
be made strong enough to carry such
States as Iowa out of the Republican
column. and they know the value Of
campaign contributions from the pro
teeted interests OF the East to be Of
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

CoQuelin was not successful as lee
turer at Rome when he talked about
Shakespeare and Moliere. Everyone
expected fire, wit and yerve. gesture and
cxtempoTe speaking. Instead a serious
person appeared, who sat, calmly put
on a pair of glasses, buried his head
in his MS. and from then TO the end
nothing was seen by the audience but
the top OF his head. accompanied by his
rather monotonous reading.
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Had Done His Best.

u don't know why 1t IS" said the indig-
nant taxpayer, who had been trying IN VAN
TO have his assessment reduced, but / can I
even get a hearing.
Perhaps" suggested his friend, you don t
stand in with the ofFcehelde-s-'
II stand in line IN hour or two every day
il that's what you mean, and IT doesn't do a
blamed bit Of good - Chicago Tribune.
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Or lust a Wood Seller.

We sow the grass seed that We bought
And wait for IL to grow.
Each morn We think it's coming up
By night we DO not know.
Some weeks must pass before We learn
The wisdom Of ouE plan.
And il the chap who sold /; was
A first-cIass green goods man.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

hope that that limit viii not have to
be extended \ year ami eight
months IS time enough in which to
wcan oneself Of the most besettiDg
mud bath habits.
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The Talk of the Day.

'Tyvixt the red after-clorv sad the nighttime
There's an hour that there used not 70 be
When the light that is left, of a sudden.
Throws q charm on the land and the sea
And a spell oTer me
Vague tvitters Of satisfied songstcrs,
And sunset farewell in the west,
Remind Us that toiI-time is over;
The last hour Of day IS the best
When the world Is at rest
But what Is this thing that yearn for
With all the mad dreams il viii bring?
I'm athiTst with q fever OF longing
For that subtle and sufnpygoUs thing
The dear fTst day of spring.
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

Prof Fillmore and Miss Alice c.
Fletcher spent much time and labor il
the investigation OF Indian music. but
they were unfortunate in their choice
of material Mr. Burton has found the
OUbways more musical than other
tribes, and he believes that with judi
cious training composers may yet ap-
pear among them No doubt the Ojib-
way would at first write after European
models, but MI Burton thinks that
when he escaped the influence of his
master, he would write something dis
tinCtiveIy-uot hmerican-but North
American Indian
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MARINES FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR.

commaudant OF the Mar ne Corps to de-
tail battalion OF 200 marines for duty
al the St Louis Exposition during the
summer OF 1904.
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And IN some future symphony or sym
phonic poem the drum used in the Wa
beno rite to excite the love Of a sweet
heart and the Winnebaso eoUrting flute
may play prominent parts. George Cat
lin tells Us that in the vicinity OF the
upper Mississippi q young man seTeuad-
ed his mistress with this flute for days
together until she acceded to his wishes
and gave him her heart and hand And
IL should be remembered that in the
earlier years the pipe or flute was
thought to be irresistible in wooIng. No
woman, thought Plato, could hear the
Lydiau pipe with impunity. which re-
calls the story told by GarciIasso of the
Indian woman net by SpaniaTd late
8t night in a street of Cuzco, and she
cried out. For Gods sake, sir, let
me go: for that flute which you hear
in yonder tower is calling me with such
passion and tenderness that cannot re
fuse the summons of him who plays it,;
for love constrains me to 80 thither
that I may be his wife and that he may
be my husband"
The Washington times., 1903-04-03
SHAFTS OF WIT AND HUMOR.
A Possible Explanation.

A Possible Explanation.
''It has been found by she census enumerators
that there are 10000 more women than HHen in
Indiana"
Perhaps the enumeratoEs forgot to look in
the closets for tho Indiana men who are writ
ing poetry Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

As il viii probably be twelve years
before the Panama canal IS completed,
the transcontiuentaI railroads are not
worrying over the immediate future.
On the contrary, the Gould system is
crossing the deserts. the trans-Canada
railroad IS paralIeIing the Canadian Pa
cifc en- route for paper pulp, and the
Grand Trunk is moving on Puget Sound.
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

The Greek residents OF the Island Of
Cyprus who have adopted a memorial
strongly protesting against certain
statements made by Mr.. Chamberlain
have hit upon a phrase which is cap
able of wide application. Instead of
badly saving that Mr.. ChambeTlain's 8
statements we're false, they remark
that they constitute disrespect to
historic truth" That is neat, and it
is also parliamentary
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ed in this party have all been stricken
by the same maIady.
The Washington times., 1903-04-03

a member Of Senator Hoar's family
steps forward to refute the charge that
Charles Summers successor in the upper
house Of Congress IS victim Of the
dime novel habit. Not for the ven
era5le Massachusetts, Statesman, says
this apoIogist. the old yellow-baCN
thriller of our school boy days-"Dead-
eye Dick" and his companion bandits Of
plain and mountain. But are we to be
consoled for lost illusion by an ad-
mission from the same source that Sen
ator Hoar, like Thomas B. Reed and ex-
Senator John James Ingalls,. prefers to
bury himself in the sophisticated and
bloodless detective" fiction Of the pres
ent dav2
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It seems that serious injustice has
been done the Hon Grover Cleveland in
imputing to him purpose to turn his
approaching visit TO St Louis into a
far Western political tour Mr.. Cleve-
land hastens to reassuTe the public that
he viii make no pilgrimage beyond the
Mississippi Colonel Bryan can take
heart OF hope. His great Eastern rival
is not planning a fresh encyclopedia in
vasion of the enemy's country at
least, not this spring
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

HYATTSVILLE. Nd. March "A; the
regular monthly meeting of the FIRE de-
partuent last night The final arrange
ments were made for the entertainment
tomorrow night at the Masonic Hail.
The purpose Of this entertainment is
to aid in the purchase Of uniforms for
the two hose companies. The report
Of the ticket committee as to tickets
ALREADY sold was very encouraging. in
dicating 4 full house. One or two
changes were made in the constitution.
one requiring the secretary 10 keep a
full and accurate record of every FIRE
and every alarm. Reports OF the attend
ance and efficiency Of the members at
drill were received and declared very
satisfactory
At an informal meeting Of some OF
the members OF the Roosevelt Athletic
Club last night u was decided TO resume
regular exercises on the 18th OF this
month. at which date it will take pos
session OF new quarters at Railroad
Avenue The president CT this club is
Kingero Matsdaria, a Japanese youth.
who has resided for many years in East
Hyattsville.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
.SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY
SENDS CURI0S HERE
Interchange With National Museum
Established.

An interchange Of articles OF interest
10 the students OF anthropoiogy and
zoology has been established between
the University Of Soochow, in China.
and the National Museum.
\ letter was received about month
,r 80 ago by the Museum authorities
asking whether such an arrangement
could be made. and what would be OF
II ost interest TO the institution NJ
Cist Gee the writer OF the letter, was
told that ii the students OF the uni
ysrsitv would carve miniature figures
reoresenting the usual occupations Of
he Chinese. the Museum would forward
ir exchange skins OF American birds
and reptiles.
The first of these exchanges arrived
yesterday. and consisted of three pieces.
exhibiting the tools and methods Of the
professional porters Of China, farmer
blowing yi;h water buffalo. and. If
this is an occupation. a criminal wear
;ng the neck board worn as a punish
UlSut
Il Gis, Gee is a master OF arts and
q professor in the department Of
ratural sciences in the University of
5000 how
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
RAILROAD NOTES.
More Southern Changes.


The Southern Railway has announced
the appointment Of A :. Cone. OF the
Norfolk division. as trainmaster OF the
Charlotte division He succeeds w s.
Andrews. who has been transferred from
the Charlotte division 10 Washington.
Both changes were effective yesterday
and both officers assumed their new du-
ties yesterday.
Mr.. Andrews succeeded Trainmaste r
Cannon. who resigned TO accept a posi-
tion with another road. The transfer OF
Trainmaster Cone to the Charlotte di-
vision is another move preparatory TO a
general reorganization OF the operating
department designations and transfers
OF several superintendents have been ex-
pected for several days In fact il was
thought ,he changes would be effective
March !. Because OF the absence of the
general manager. however. the announce
ment viii not be made until his return.
The changes purposed are on lines
laid down by General Manager Ackert
when he came to the Southern a year
ago. He began 10 reorganize the operat-
ing department. and April I will find a
number OF new men in charge OF the dl-
visions in the south Mr.. Ackert being
a Western man. his new Iieutenants are
expected 20 be from the same section.
Especially IS this opinion held because
Of Sumner J. Collins appointment some
weeks ago as general superintendent OF
the eastern district The new appoint
ments will be made under him.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Empire-BuOu Stock Company.

A pleasing and entertaining burlesque
and vaudeville show was presented at
the Empire Thsater by the popular
Riiou stock company yesterday. Two
large and appreciative audiences at
tended the performances. and the efforts
OF the performers were well received
Marty Moore. a parodist, opens the
program. and is followed by Mildred
Howard. IN barefoot passion dancer.
Sabine and MiIlaney. clever Irish eccen-
tries. and Prof. Spryes living pictures
also please Jesse Barnes. in up-to-date
oco1 songs. won much favor with the
audience while Avery and Hart, The
Two Sons OF Ham" kept the house in a
constant uproar OF laughter while they
held the boards.
well staged and comical burletta.
entitled A Midnight Social" in which
tae entire Bijou company participates.
vas well received. and afforded Vera
King. Flo Jansen, May Carroll and Miss
Barnes, together with the clever com
ed.ans. an opportunity TO be seen 10
advantage.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
The Seaboard's Extensions.

The Seaboard Air Line has completed
its extension from the junction near
Tampa, Fla. TO Sarasota. on the west
coast. and the depots along that branch
are now being given finishing touches.
The Sarasota extension is sixty-seven
miles in length and terminates at one
of the greatest tdrpon fishing places in
the Southern States. The extension
from Birmingham to Atlanta will be
completed as rapidly as possible The
work has been divided into smaller con-
tracts and awarded to contractors
Thousands Of men are at work now and
the line will be opened up at the earliest
moment. with these two extensions the
Seaboard touches the principal cities Of
the South heretofore not reached By
them and places them on an equal foot
ing with other lines.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Observation-Disclosures Burlesquers.

The week at the Lyceum was aus
Diciously opened yesterday afternoon.
when the Trans Atlantic Burlesquers
appeared in a series or interesting acts.
The attendance in the evening was even
greater than that OF the afternoon. and
the bill proved one OF the most enter
tanning seen at the Lyceum this season
One of the chief features OF the bill
was a comedy sketch entitled Airy
Grove Club. capitally presented by Ed
Lee Wroth, John MCGOWAN, and Blanche
Davenport The Offering is amusing. and
scored q distinct success. Jennie lie
Beau. assisted by a female chorus. gave
several plantation melodies in excellent
style. and Lillian Shaw also contributed
to the vocal part OF the bill. The Dun
bar Sisters proved themselves clever
dancers. Butler and Raymond provide
much amusement with a comedy sketch.
and the entire program takes rank with
the best burlesque entertainments OF
the winter.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Lafayette-Tn the Palace of the King. !"

The Pike Theater COmpany's presen-
tation at The Lafayette Opera House
;his week H. a dramatization by Lorimcr
StOddard Of In the Palace of the
Ling" one OF the most entertaining Of
the novels hat Marion Crawford has
ground out at so much per line" in
recent years The plot hinges about the
desire Of Don John. OF Austria, half
brother 10 the King OF Spain, 20 MART
Bona Dolores de Mendoza, daughter OF
NE captain OF the Kings Guard. ami
the efforts Of the King and his fellow
Corspirators TO prevent the match.
There are tho usual accompaniment Of
scene laid at court. including
giSndees. pages, poets. a cardinal and a
court fool. The scene is Madrid in 1870.
in the reign Of Philip H.
Miss Hall Is effective az times and
WINS deserved applause. She is AT her
best. however, in the lighter lines.
George Farren. the King, also finds
some Of the villainy a triAe heavy. John
3. Maher. ne court fool. has a diff
cult role, but acquits himself we'll;
Grace H1dseII. the blind girl. makes
thC most OF her part and Byron Doug
las does himself credit. The play. after
an unaus2icious beginning. becomes con-
stantly better until the end.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Academy-'McFadden's Row of Flats

4 whirlwind OF boisterous humor. a
hurricane OF witty jokes and bright situ-
atoms. adorned with an excellert cast
and pretty chorus, are the combined
elements which form this weeks att-ac-
ton at the Academy OF Music. known.
collectively. as "McFadden's Row OF
Flats" And II the enthusiasm or last
nights audience is any criterion. the
play is destined TO continue on its sue
cessful run, with due appreciation OF the
part OF a theater- going public.
While the play is dependent entirely
on specialties. this feature cannot be
regretted, for these sketches are an i'm
pOrtant factor in the merits OF the bur
lesque. The leading roles are well pre-
scented by Mae Phelps. Mary Donohue,
Harry Crandall. and Arthur Whitelaw-
); devolves upon this quartet 10 keep
the plot running we'll while the special
ties are introduced here and there.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Minor Notes.

The freight committee OF the Trunk
Lines Association meets in New York
today
The annual meeting OF the West Jer-
sey and Seashore will be held this af-
ternoon 81 Camden. y. J.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States handed down an opinion yester-
day sustaining the supreme court OF
Missouri in holding that States may
assess cars Of the Pullman Company
although the defendants held fl was a
violation OF the interstate commerce
act.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville.

IN appreciativc first night audience
greeted the performers at Chase'e last
night The bill. following a weeks va
cation in vaudeville. seemed one %
please the varied tastes Not a Number
on the bill can be harshly criticised.
Instead. words OF praise are due all for
the cleanliness Of lines and art or pre-
sentation. Not number on the bill WAS
received cOldIy. Instead. every per
former was encored-
Ellie Fay. an old favori,e here. re-
newed her friendship last night in the
song which made her famous. Tho Belle
OF Avenue A." Her London experience
have broadened her conception OF her
art ard she pleased the audience more
than ever with her performance last
night Ada A1noIlson, the Swediah
nightingale. made a splendid impression
with her songs and she is 10 be highly
commended for the unaffected manner
in which she presents songs with an
ability worthy OF more pretentious en-
gagemeuts.
WilfreG Clarke and his company Of
three presented a laughabIe German
adaptation. In the Biogra PHI" The
sketch is fun OF pure comedy and the
audience gave their work the stamp OF
approval by calling them before the cur
tain. The bill closes with vitasraph
presentation Of a Trip TO Venice. d"
Chase's VIII do big business this woek-
The bill demands ii.
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FREE TO EVERYONE.
Read and Learn How You May Pro-
cure It.

The question OF Why one man succeeds
and another fails is a problem that has
puzzled philosophers for centuries One
man attains riches and position. while
his neighbor who started with seeming
" the same and better opportunities,
exists in poverty and obscurity. No man
can win success who IS suffering from
an irritating and nerve racking disease.
and the man who has the qualities OF
success within him would be quick "a
recognize this fact and seize the best
remedy TO eradicate the trouble
A person afflicted with a serious case
OF hemorrhoids or piles is handicapped
in the race for power and advancement
II is impossible TO concentrate the men
tai energies when this dreadful trouble
I is sapping the vital forces To show
how easily this success destroying
trouble can be overcome We publish the
following letter from a prominent In
diana man.
When I received the former letter
and booklet on Piles. Their Nature
Cause and Cure I was in a critical con
dition. Ulcers TO the number OF seven
had formed on the inside OF the rec
tum eliminating in a large tumOr on
the outside resembling hstula- I suf-
fered the most eXcruciating pain, could
get no rest day or night After reading
the booklet I sent 20 my druggist but
he happened TO be out OF Pyramid Pile
Cure just at that time However /
obtained a part OF "A box from my
brother-in-law and began their use
Five pyramids completely cured me. ]
procured box later, but have had no
/ occasion TO use them I have been wait
inc 20 see that the cure was perman-
ent, before writing you OF its success
] believe Pyramid Pile Cure to be the
greatest and best pile cure on the mar
ket, and ask you 20 please Eccept OF
my grateful thanks for this ihvalua bic
remedy I take great pleasure ia recon-
mending it's use 10 any sufferer along
this line. You may use my name II
you wish for reference 70 any one ar
ficted with this disease" J. o. Littell
Arthur Ind.
You can obtain a free sample OF this
wonderful remedy. also the booklet de-
scribed above. by writing your name and
address plainly on a postal card and
mailing il "a the Pyramid Drug Co.
Marshall. Mich
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Heavy Southern Business.

Local passenger men are more than
pleased with Florida business for the
season about 10 close. The traffic has
been the heaviest in years, and every
train bound for Florida and Southern
resorts has been crowded every day In
fact. there has been so much business
that extra cars were necessary and not
infrequently travellers have been COM
pellec 10 postpone their trips until the
day following in order 10 get sleeping
car accommodations. Travel north
will soon begin. and the rush in the
early summer will be as great.
The Washington times., 1903-03-03
Pennsylvania's Tourists.

The Pennsylvania Railroad handled a
special train OF excursionists today.
gathered together in New England and
New York city. The train was brought
TO Washington over the P. ". & b. and
handed over to the Sea aboard. which
takes it 10 Jacksonville There were 200
in the party and they occupied ten sleep
ers. .. r. Hartell. OF Philadelphia, per-
sonaliy escorted a second party OF $50
tourists from the New England States
10 Washington. This delegation arrived
last night and Will take in Washington
for the next five days They will then
return home. not taking in the South