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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-30
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
Senatorial Privilege.

Senator W. A. Clark Of Montana is
now on his way to Europe. The body
to which he was elected after more
or less scandal is in session. I'm
portant matters are likely at any time
TO come before it, and the voice Of
even the minority might be necessary
to wise determination. Senator Clark
leaves his desk deserted and goes his
way across the ocean blue. In doing
this he is not establishing a prece-
dent. but doing exactly as others have
done. The fact that one is a Senator
does not involve any particular at
tention to public affairs when one
happens to feel like attending TO
private ones.
Of course, in those rare instances
where a Senator is summoned to
court to bolster up his reputation, and
''hurl back charges into the teeth, $
etc, an exception would be made in
his favor, even II the rule required
him to be on duty. earning a salary.
Senatorial privileges are getting
broad in scope. It is no longer re-
quired that a Senator be q resident
of the State he represents. Mr.. Clark
is a resident OF New York or Wash
ington, but not of Montana. Nevada
has grown accustomed TO Senator'S
who live anywhere except in Nevada.
Perhaps this is all right, but when
q man has by earnest endeavOr
brought about his own election. a rea-
sonable appreciation of the honor
would suggest that he make a point
OF answering roll call
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Suggestion is made by a cor
respondent that the army regulate the
matter Of drinking among soldiers as
the same matter is regulated by great
Industrial concerns; for instance. the
railroads. Like other suggestions made
by opponents OF the canteen or post
this IS good only in theory.
Fear of dismissal is among the least
Of the private soldiers troubles.
There is nothing to be gained by
making dismissal easy. He is too
apt now 10 sever the bond voluntarily.
The problem Of the department is not
how to got rid OF men but how 10
make them so comfortable and salts
fled that they will stay The demon
stration has been complete already
that the canteen not only tended TO
make the men contented. but to keep
them morally clean. sober, and self
respecting.
No attention seems by the reform
ers 70 be paid TO the circumstance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
Expensive HonoTs.

Ambassadors from this country are
paid ridiculously small salaries. In
stances have been known where the
representative of the United States in
London has had to pay for rent alone a
sum greater tnan his entire official
income. To keep up such appearances
as are essential il is necessary for him
10 expend each season several times
over the amount of his salary An
inevitable result is that honors of
this grade must fall 70 rich men.
That they do this does not imply any
possibility of forcing the President
10 selec. ambassadors not In other
respects qualified. but it certainly
shuts from the chance Of preferment
many dipiOmatists who would be a
credit TO the country. The late Sena-
tor Hoar, as an example, would likely
have been sent to a foreign court but
for the circumstance that he had no
private fortune.
In appointments OF this nature
there seems an improperly in urging
upon the President the claims of any
body who may be deemed available.
That he viii name suitable men, of
character and standing, may be taken
for granted. and that these will be
rich men, is as certain. Fortunately
there is no lack OF those possessing
all the requirements. To ask a mil
lionaire to accept a salary which to
him is trifing, is not doing him any
wrong, if the dignity of the position
and the social prestige il accordc are
valued by him. The wrong is thai
the citizen not a millionaire is barred
from the competition.
Senator Stewards bin for a general
increase Of salaries strikes the judg-
ment as notable for omissions. II
ignores the ambassadors and officers
Of the Cabinet, all OF whom are un-
derpaid. AS 70 the first class no per-
son OF moderate means can hope to
enter while as 10 the latter, en-
trance often means such a sacrifice
as can be i'll afforded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
AN ANNUAL TREAT.

] loved a girl. pretty girl, a charming
little creature,
Who came To me. 10 poor old me. and
asked re II I'd teach her.
"Oh, yes" / said. that's what I said.
Now. dear. what wilt be learning
80, tell me quick: yes, very quick. why
my heart for you Is yearning.
And tell me how, quite truly how. 20
show Il 10 you clearly,
And why / want, / know / want. TO have
yen love me deaTly?"
A holiday, some holidays. thought /.
must be upon us.
And that is why, and only why. she
treats me like Adonis.
My daughter. dear Chow very dear,
how much viii buy afr elton?
You want some cash. a lot OF cash, else
why then. this deception"
oh papa love you are a love-. here
Christmas drawing near
/ wrote a check, a great big cheek-it
happens every year.
Irving b. Jones. in New York Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

that the army is unique II is not
akin in material and makeup TO any
body entering into industrial lie.
The members are young, for the most
part, away from ordinary social and
family restraints, and for amuse-
ments thrown upon their own re-
sources. That they would resent in
reference with their rights ought TO
have been known in advance. That
they have resented it in a manner
destructive 10 the health and morale
of the army is simply plain and
rather interesting fact.
Give the soldier the privilege Of
drinking beer in garrison and he will
indulge moderately. Take away this
privilege and he will lose his money
and his character in the dive. There
is no element of uncertainty to be
considered; the showing is complete,
and the record is not to be changed
by the wish that It was different.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
Afraid to Admit

so far as we recall, there have
been but two mistakes made in the
admission of Territories 10 Statehood.
One Of these concerned Nevada, which
dwindled until il possessed but few
of ire requisites, and the other was
Utah, that snealled in disguised.
Even these mistakes will be or no
moment in the end. for Nevada,
watered and supplied with railroads,
will become commercially great. even
though every mine be closed. and
Utah, overwhelmed by an influx OF
decency and intelligence. will be re-
deemed.
In view Of the record. there is diff
hculty In understanding the reluet-
ance to admit the remaining Territor-
les. Politics should not be considered,
and really is OF slight importance.
Even II the political complexion Of
the whole four was of one sort, il
could not change the balance Of
power, cripple the majority. or do
more than comfort the minority by
moral support.
The scheme to condense the four
Territories into two States meets with
especial disfavor in the Territories
themselves. II would mean the cree
ton of two unwieldy Common
wealths, vast in area. To each OF
these there would be the loss OF in
dividuality. and probably OF name.
OF all the States. admitted In the
last four decades not one has had a
better claim to the distinction than
held by each Of the applicants Of
today.
To the observer, the denial of the
plea seems the infliction Of a hard
ship and humiliation out of which
no good can come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
BARON YON STERNBURG
MAY BE TRANSFERRED
Trip to Europe Expected to Result in
His Appointment TO An
other Post.

Baron Speck Won Sternbnrg's rip 70
Europe al this time, IL IS believed mere.
viii result in his transfer to another
post
Three frst-class embassies IN Europe
are about to become vacant. and to any
OF these Baron Won Sternburg Is in line
for promotion. The three posts are ar
St Petersburg. Madrid. and Constant
nople. where the present occupants have
become too old for active service.
Baron Won Sternburg. who married an
American woman. has always been fond
OF Washington, but in any Of the three
posts now opening TO him he viii be en-
abled To live at palace instead OF the
pretty but unBreteuti0us embassy on
Massachusetts Avenue in Washington.
Moreover. the fact that he IS IN Eu-
rope viii place him IN closer touch with
his sovereign and enable him 70 enjoy
those favors and the prestige which
come TO diplomats who are IN more
frequent contact with the court.
Both at Madrid and St Petersburg
| the embassies are stately palaces SUI
perbly appointed at the expense OF the
! Government At COnstantinOple the
Speck Won SteTnburgs would have not
merely a palace in the city, but also 4
suburban country seat az TheFapia, on
the most attractive portion or the
shores of the Bosphorus. They would
have steam launches, state barges, and
a government dispatch boat. which the
am bassador is allowed 10 use as steam
In the event that Baron Won Stern
burg does net return he viii be sue
ceeded bv Baron Mumm Won Schwartz
| zenstein. now minister TO China.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
Fairbanks Is Keeping
mdiananS Guessing
WithhoIds Date of Resignation of Senator
ship-Hemenway's Friends Discuss Pro-
priety of Advance Election.

People OF a speculative turn of mind
are occupying themselves with guesses
as 10 the date when Senator Fairbanks
will send his resignation TO Governor
Hanly. when the latter shall have been
ipaugurated next January. The Sena-
tors friends understand that his resig-
nation will be withheld until the Letter
part Of ti.a session OF the Legislature,
which lasts until March s, and this has
caused some u them TO look into the
question OF electing his successor With
out waiting for the resignation T. be
actually in the hands OF the governor.
Some persons who have examined the
precedents are thoroughly convinced
that a Legislature can elect a Senator
10 I'll prospective vacancy. but there
are some considerations which raise a
doubt as TO the wisdom Of pursuing
such a course. where IL is possible TO
wait M til an actual vacancy exists. IL
is believed the Senate would recognize
the legality of an election to fill pros
pectlYe vacancy. but 1t is equally GER
tain that somebody in the Senate would
contest the legality OF the proceedings
IL there should be an election By the
Indiana Legislature before an actual
vacancy existed. Indeed, certain Sen
ators VINO pride themselves on their
knowledge OF how things ought to be
done are already intimating that they
would gladly participate in a debate
such as occurred In the case OF Henry
CLAW and Archibald Dixon, in the for
ties
IL seems 10 be the desire OF Repre-
sentative Hemenways frfeeds 10 avoid
the necessity Of aay ,i4fense OF the
method pursued in elect,ng him 10 the
vacancy that viii be created by the re-
firement OF Senator Fairbanks, and
they realize that the way TO avoid all
complications is for the Legislature not
10 elect uTLil there is an actual va
cancy. The whole subject Will no doubt
be taken uD In Indiana. during the holi-
day recess OF Congress. and the pre-
vaiiing belief now IS that the Legis-
lature will De requested not to elect
Hemenway until the resignation OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
PROSPEROUS INDUSTRY
IN INDIAN TERRITORY
Redskin Population Is $1,000, and
Whites Number 3oo,ooO-Coal
MiIscs and Asphalt Beds.

The initial report Of the United States
inspecso Or the Indian Territory, j.
George " ight. was Issued by the De
partmel- OF The Interior today.
The Inspector says that the present
pOpulat on Of the Eve civilized tribes
occupying the Territory, comprising
those who are descendants of negro
slaves. mixed bloods. and small per-
centag Of fun bloods, Is s7.000.
Blanket Indians are unknown. The
white population is 10000 and IL IS
growing aith remarkable fapidity.
Towns ~ several thousand inhabi-
tants have grown up IN few months.
Nearly a score OF new coal mines were
opened during the year.
A number OF asphalt beds have also
been discovered and are being worked
at a pr0fr. n royalties the Indians
recciyedlfs coal and asphalt during the
year nearly half q million dollars. OIL
has been discovered IN = number of
places in the Territory.
Whites during the year bid for more
than 4G0o0 0f8 aces OF land. The in
spector recommends an increase in the
appropriations for schools
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
To Be Regretted.

Al this writing there are indications
that such frauds were perpetrated at
the Colorado election that the ex-
posure OF them will change the re-
suit as TO the State ticket. In pre-
cinct after precinct Democratic bal
lots we're cast in far greater number
than there were voters. The supreme
court. in passing upon this circum-
stance, rejects not only the spurious
ballots. but the entire vote Many
OF the ballot-box workers have been
sent to jail
There is much in the situation
TO be regretted. The country will
feel a sense OF shame that the Cen
tennial State. one OF the richest in nat
urai resource. and among the most
energetic. should have sunk so low
that the popular will can no longer be
expressed in the legal fashion. This
feeling is enhanced by knowledge OF
the fact that In Colorado the women
have the full privilege OF the fran
ehise. They have failed to elevate
politics The publication that was
scheduled to arrive with them at the
polls. never appeared. On the con-
trary. the women have in certain in
stances been as active as the men
in degrading the ballot 10 mere in
strument Of rogues.
The victory achieved by "stuffing
was Democratic. The investigation is
being made by Republican judges. and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
YOUNG ZI0NISTS
ELECT OFFICERS

The nomination and election Of Off
GERS OF the Young Peoples Union OF
Zion. which took place last night at
Golden Rule Hall. resulted as follows:
For president, A. Berman; vice presi-
dent, Ida Harmed; recording secretary,
Falk Harmed; financial secretary, Hat
tie Stein; treasurer, Charles Stein: ser
geant-at-arms. A. Bright; trustees.
SAMUEL Stern, Sol. Goldberg. and Jacob
Leon.
Harry Freidenwald, of Baltimore. the
president OF the Federation OF American
Zionists. OF New York city, viii install
the newly. elected officers on Sunday,
January 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
Judge and Reporter.

A learned judge before whom an
investigation as TO the sanity of a
young woman was in progress, said
sharply: Il DON'T want 10 see a line
Of this in the Sunday papers" He
added the threat that if his injunction
was not needed he would hold the
offending papers in contempt and have
the reporter arrested. Then he added
with that judicial calm which is part
of his profession: Now, get out of
here. Officers, throw these men out. "
Seemingly. there was undue warmth
beneath the ermine. OF one less dig
nifed. and yet indulging in such
antics. the ribald might have re-
marked: Hes hot under the collar. -
But of one on the bench even the
ribald know better than 10 say such
things
IT is to be hoped the learned Judge
did not see the prescribed matter in
the Sunday issue. as 1t might have
perturbed his bile He could have
avoided the unpleasant experience by
the simple method of refraining from
looking AT the paper.
However. the judge had some rea-
son for feeling rolled. False reports
OF the cause at bar had been sent
out The man who did this was
culpable, and. in all probability, the
judge was accessory. When a re-
porter is told that he cannot have
the news about anything concerning
which he has a right TO the news. as,
for instance. the insanity inquiry in
question. he does the best he can.
Prohibited from the proper source
Of information. he Is driven to some
other. and the information there OBJ
tanned may not be accurate.
The star chamber business is a pre-
sumption on the part Of any judge
The language quoted is an example
Of execrable taste. and the judge is in
contempt Of the court Of public opin-
ion, whose verdicts are voiced In the
press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
TOWN FEARS RABIES
AND KILLS 500 DOGS

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Dec. 19.-As a
result of. the report received from the
Pasteur department Of the Mercy Hos
pltal. at Pittsburg. that the dog which
recently bit a large number OF persons
Eere had hydrophobia, a general crusade
was begun against all the dogs Of the
town.
Five hundred have already Seen killed
A young son or Mr. and MrE Lee Carl
was bitten by a Scotch terrier, supposed
10 be mad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
.LAOIES OF NACCABEES
RECEIVE MANY FRIENDS

An enjoyable musicale. followed by a
reception, was given by the Ladies OF
the Maceabees OF the District OF Column
bia. Saturday evening. at Carroll Insti-
tute. in honor OF Mrs. Lillian NJ Hol-
lister, supreme commander OF the
Ladies OF the Maccahees of the World.
At the conclusion OF the musical num-
hers the chairs were removed from the
floor and Mrs. HOLSTER. assisted by
the commanders OF the following hives,
received the guests:
Miss Minnie Davis National Hive. No.
/: Mrs. Mary A. Van Ness. Mount Yer
non Hive, No. ., Mrs. Ida l.. Hartmann,
Columbia Hive, No. 3; Mrs. Nellie 6.
Stage Brookland Hive. No. &. Mrs.
Virginia Metcaif, BTightwood Hive, No.
3: Mrs. Clara Carson, District live No.
&: Mrs Clara feathers, Capital Hive,
No. 8: MrSs Sarah Warner. Georgetown
Hive, No 20. and Mrs. Clara Cohen.
Harmony Hive. No. Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
LINSEED OIL MAN DIES;
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE

AMSTERDAM, y. Y. Dec. l9.-James
a Miller. a leader Ia the linseed oil
manufacturing business, died last night
Of heart disease at his home In this
city.
Untii a few years ago he was actively
interested I'm the management OF sew
eral local banking institutions. lie was
born in Glasgow, Scotland, IN 1921, and
came 20 America with his parents when
seven years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
GEN. WHITSIDE BURIED
IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY

With military honors the remains OF
Brig. Gen. s. NJ. Whitside were Inferred
at Arlington Cemetery yesterday. Es-
corted by a squadron OF the Seventh
Cavalry. IN command of Ma jor NichOl-
son, who fought with General Whitside
In the frontier skirmishes Of the early
sos and BY a band, the remains We're
taken 10 st. Johns Church, where the
services were held.
The honorary palibearers were Lieut..
Gen. Adna r.. Chaffee, Mai. Gen. John
r. Brooke. COmmissary Gen. q. r. Wes-
ton, Quartermaster Gen. Charles F.
Humphrles, Brig Gen. r. +. Frank
Brig. Gen. r. II. Hall. and Major j. Il.
Aleshlra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
THREE MEN KILLED
IN ARKANSAS FEUD

LUXORIA. Ark. Dec. 19.-An old feud
between two farmers and two mer-
chants living at Rosa, five miles from
here, terminated yesterday In the killing
Of J. j. Warren and his son, III. Ii. War
ren, both farmers, and I'd BickersOn.
merchant.
John Bickerson, brother Of Ed Bicker-
son, is held on a charge of murder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

the penalty melted out by them. Here
is another source Of regret, for though
the gentlemen on the bench may have
risen above craftsmanship, their en-
vironment is so accustomed to politi-
cal corruption that it never will be-
lieye this good OF them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
FOUR PERSONS HURT
IN PROVIDENCE FIRE

PROVIDENCE. r.. l.. Dec. ls-Four
persons were injured during a fire that
caused S20000 damage TO the ST. Vincent
de Paul Infant Asylum.
Through the bravery on the part Of
the sisters and firenen every one or the
80 children In the home was rescued IN
injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
PEOPLE MELT THE SNOW
FOR A WATER SUPPLY

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Dec. l9.-As
last resort 10 obtain water snow is
melted In many western Massachusetts
villages
Six weeks without rain. followed by a
week - zero weather, has caused the
most pronounced water famine IN many
years Residents OF the outskirts OF
Athol haul drinking water two miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19
THIS BUSY WEEK
FOR SMART SET
Miss CATS Debut for To-
morrow Night.
MISS GL0vER'S WEDDING DAY
Several Other Social Events of Import
ance, Including the Sixty
Couple Cotillon.

While this will be a quiet day and
evening in the social world, the rest of
the week has a richer program. Begin
ming with Miss GafI's debut ball tomOr-
row night, with a number OF dinner
parties the same evening. the Glover
Van Swinderen wedding will follow
Wednesday the Sixty Couple Cotillon
that same night, and dinners and teas
up to Christmas Eve. when most every
one In the social world will receive for
the holidays a house party sman or
large
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Thomas F. Walsh, of this city. Is
mentioned for the French ambassador
ship. Mr.. Walsh is not trained states
man. but ne is a born diplomat. and a
gentleman highly respected. For the
social part OF the duties. WHICH in Paris
would be especially important. he would,
with the assistance OF his charming
wife, be admirably fitted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Vice President-elect shall have been &C.
cepted by Governor Hauiy.
Representative Champ Clark. OF Mis-
souri, is not disturbed by the threatened
continuation of Republican success in
his State. He thinks rather II viii go by
the board at the next election And
thereby hangs a tale.
Somebody was talking to Mr.. Clark
the other day about the multiplicity OF
Republican Senatorial candidates in
Missouri, They include already Chair
man NiedFinghaus. of the State central
committed; Col Richard Kerens. Repre-
sentative Bartholdt. William p. Warner.
and David p. Dyer. These are the cam
didates already practically announced
There are others in the background ana
any number OF sad-eolored horses are
poking their noses over the fence and
looking into the field.
What's the occasion OF all this en-
thusiasm?' Mr. Clark was asked.
well. WIS the answer. they haven't
had chance to get excited for the past
thirty years and they won't have an
other one for thirty years more. They
have some excitement coming to them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Three lawyers ask a fee of 500. 900 for
preparing new roll OF citizenship in
the Choctaw Nation. And the modest
eensus-taker thought he had a good
thing az 2ls cents a name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Picturesque writer's still insist that
Nan Patterson is on trial 'for her life. "
She has at no time been in as much
danger OF death by the law as by the
inexOrable approach OF old age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-19

Now Mrs. Chadwick is accused OF
smuggling diamonds While the author
tiles have her they should make her
explain why she struck Billy Patterson
and what she did with Charlie Ross