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The Washington times., 1904-01-12
Joe" BLACKBURN SEES
VISION IN SNOWFLAKES
Kentuckan and Col Martin Predict Another Storm Next
November-Hapnony Evident in Corridors of Shoreham

Senator Joe" Blackburn of Kentucky
and Col. John T. Martin, the genial ser
geant-at-arms of tue Democratic Ma
tional Committee, were seated together
on big soft morocco lounge in the
lobby of the Shoreham. They were
quietly discussing the situation. and
their views conceded as 10 Democratic
prospects, which they agreed We're as
bright and CHEEKY as the finest day in
May.
Outside the snow was falling heavily.
and the big flakes. as they sifted down
gracefully. glistened in the glaring cleo
tric light and were rapidly covering the
streets with six inches of the beautiful
The Senator arose. stretched himself
and gazed out Of the window. seemingly
fascinated by the beauty of this winter
scene.
Predicts Another Snow.
John. he remarked. meditatively
what is the difference between the Re
publican party and the pavements OF
Washington tonight?"
Ten months, lacking a few days.
replied the rotund Mtssourian, as he
blew smoke ring which grew to be as
big as the brim of his widespreading
wool hat
How did you guess it so quickly" in
quired joe
Il figure" said John. that the Repub-
lican party will be as badly showed un-
der next November as these pavements
are tonight"
81 have faith to believe. John. that
again you are right
The Missourian and the Kentucisian
were then seen going downstairs.
Corridors Breathe Harmony.
While the corridors OF the Shoreham
are filled with Democratic leaders from
FAR and near. each Supposed TO be in
close touch with the sentiment in his
particular locality. it is quite natural
that there should be IN exchange of
views upon the situation. There have
been since the National Committee has
been gathered here many such ex-
changes, and each view expressed is
radiant with hope IN some instances
hope which borders ca confidence that
the day OF Democracy Is coming.
At any rate, harmony prevails to a
degree not known before in Democratic
politics for a decade. Democrats have
dropped the qualifying words gold
and silver" Bryan and anti
Bryan" and appear as just plain Dem
ocrats, anxious 90 forget all differences
and unite upon a candidate and a plat
form which will win in the November
election There are a fun half dozen
candidates talked of by these politi-
clans their relative strength being
about as follows:
First Judge Parker. of New York;
then Senator German of Maryland; then
Representative Hearst of New York:
after them are eN-SeCTetary Olney, Sen
ator C0ckrell of Missouri, and Judge
Cray, OF Delaware. If a ballot were to
be taken among the committeeman for
an expression of their choice for Presl-
dent. there would be no selection made
at least, not on the first ballot.
Party Men Pleased.
Democrats are Pleased TO note this
evidence of friendly rivalry and say that
il augurs good for the party: they de-
clare that It indicates that there is
interest aroused among the people, and
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
THE
PERSONAL
SIDE
LICENSE FOR EUcHRE PARTY.

Having satisfied themselves that
Roosevelt viii be reelected President
and that Uncle Joe" Cannon viii re-
main in the Speakers Chair the rest Of
his natural life. the Illinois Republican
Association. Of Washington. ID. C.. has
decided to quit politics and play eu-
chre. The members Of the association
believe there is some element Of chance
in cards. as distinguished from the mo-
notony of Republican victories out in
Illinois.
This new departure Is matter Of
record in the Office OF the District Com
missioners. who have been appealed 20
for license for euchre party" The
secretary of the association asks
whether there is a law prohibiting such
a party. Il is understood the Commits
sioners will give the desired Dermis-
sion. provided Republican COTTON OF
HOyle is uscd.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
THE SEVEN-HOUR ORDER
SEEN BY TINES READERS
Comment on the Cabinets Action in Making Longer
Wcking Day for Department Clerks.
Seven Hours Small Day.


To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
There is no doubt that your paper
and others will be flooded in the next
few days with letters from Govern
ment clerks. crying out against the extra
half hour of work imposed upon them
by the Cabinet. On the other hand
there are thousands Of thoughtfu1 people
who will not write, but are in hearty
accord with the new order Public Of
flee is private snap" has long been ex
ploded as "a theory. and the tendency
Of the time is 10 make Government ON
ployes earn their money.
A working day of seven hours is BIZ
no means too much to demand. Gov
eminent salaries TO the high officials
are VIGOROUSLY inadequate. but the
members of the vast army Of clerks re-
ceive far more than they would obtain
or the outside The cOpyists. typewrit-
ers. and others of the rank and file
whose salaries range from $500 20 Sl.200
could not obtain that much ON the out
side il their lives depended on it, II
they did hold positions at those salaries
in private life their working hours
would be from S "a. m. to or 8 p m.
and as much longer as the employer
thought necessary TO complete the day
business.
Also. no other employer gives thirty
days annual leave on fun pay and al
lows thirty days sick leave. to say
nothing Of the leave without pay which
is generally to be had upon sufficient
excuse.
No better evidence is needed of the
fact that the clerks have a good shhss
and know it than the trouble they take
to get into the departments and the te.
nacity with which they hold their jobs
] venture 10 say that not a clerk will
resign because of the new order. but
some Of them should be made TO resign
If they become too obstreperous in then
objections.
PRIVATE STENOGRAPHER.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
INSPECTOR MAYER BUSY

F9stoffice Inspector Walter 5. Mayer.
who played such prominent part in
procuring testimony on which many OF
the indictments in the Postoffce scan
cals are based. is a busy man these
days. He is still on Ire trail of the al
legged ''grafters." and is a man Of ready
reference for counsel for the Govern
ment in the trial of NIachen and others
which is in progress
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Speaker Cannon is said TO be deter
mined that no salary Of a Government
official shall be raised in this Congress.
And right after the oppression Of the
department clerks. too,
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
GLAsSIE vIEwEp TRIAL.

Harry H. Classic, special counsel for
the Postofice Department in the second
class matter postofiice cases. was an IN
terested spectator yesterday al the trial
OF Machen and others n Criminal Court
No.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
IN THE LITERARY liz.

Cen. J. s. Ciarkson, collector Of the
port OF New York who was in the city
the other day. was formerly from Des
NOines where for years ne was in
terestc1 in the old Iowa State Regis
ter" lie had the reputation then Of
bci7g blessed with rare literary gifts
and of being one OF the plost facilc OF
writer's a friend seeing him on the
streets of Washington k,tely recalled
an incident that took place al the Re
publican National Convention in Mime
apolis. or rather just after it, Clark
son was lounging on has bed in his hotel
when the editor of a magazine sent up
his card He was shown in and pro-
ceeded 20 negotiate for story by Clark
son on a certain interesting phase OF
politics The general demurrcd and
Pleaded ne was too busy. The caller
insisted. said ne didn't expect the work
done for nothing and offered $1,000 for
the story. Ciarkson finally consented.
after he got the editor to name the
latest date when he could turn in tia
manuscript
After the caller had gone. the general
thought few minutes. and then re-
marked TO a friend I'm the room. -NeIk
don't know but I might as well start
that story right now"
Calling a stenographer from down
stairs. he proceeded TO dictate at
rapid rate, and in fifty minutes had the
article finished and the money earned.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
WILL EXHIBIT AT CARDovA.

MADRID Jan. 12.-It is announced
that many American agricultural i'm
plement manufacturers have agreed
TO exhibit at the agricultural and indus
trial exhibition at Cordova in May.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Some New York youngsters saved up
up the teacher. If this be progress. we
prefer the old-fashioned youngster who
spent his pennies FOR sticks OF candv.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

An estheuc dance. for women only,
has been invented for Chicago wo-
mems club. If it is anything like a bal
let the husbands and the police viii
want to come i'm.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Damrosch wants Wagner operas to
be sung in English. A foreign opera in
English is something ike the American
version Of a French ball.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

The New York Sun" Inquiries. who
can trust a volcano?" Is this in
quiry preliminary to putting faith i'm d.
b. HIM.?
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

A new medical authority says no one
should work between meals. Now, here.
it IS time to protest against working
while we eat
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

The Elephant Hanna, dearest. are
you going to name the day or must l
seek some other lover
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

The public is still puzzled over The
question why it is necessary TO locA the
exits of theater to prevent people
getting into seats to which they are not
entitled. The average theater audience
is not so belligerent that il is going
to knock down the usher and crowd
through the door if not prevented by
padloclSed iron gates.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

1t is reported that the Rothschilds and
other banking firm OF Jewish descent
have refused to lend Russia money on
account Of the persecution or the Jews
in Kishenef. The moral Of that is. fin
ism housekeeping before you go out
hunting for trouble
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Pineapple Alabama. undertook TO
lynch a negro and burned up most of
the town. Three OF the leading citizens
are under indictment for the bonfire.
and they now say that the next time
they lynch anybody it viii be in fire.
proof place.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

The most disagreeable thing about
this change In the hours Of the depart
ments is the unholy JOY which it APP
pears to cause in the rest Of the town.
which has always begun business at s
and closed at 6.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Weyler has been explaining why he did
not invade the United States II it had
heen suspected that he had any idea Of
it at the time any infant could have ex-
planned that matter
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
JONES HAs 40 NOSE ZOE NEWs.


If 1 had TO make a Twins finding
news for reporters l would starve TO
death. said w A Jones. Indian Com
missioner. few days ago 4 suppose
that on a great many days in the year
matters pass through my bands which
would be OF interest 10 the correspond
ents who call here but bless me II
can tell when there is story.
III newspaper men ask me specific
questions I always answer them If
can but when 1 am simply asked if
there is anything doing it is seldom
answer in the affirmative 1 have made
casual remarks TO newspaper men with
out knowing the result WOULD be stO-
ries, and have been surprised 10 find the
reporter thought it worth q good show
ing in his paper.
Il suppose ! have not nose for
news. and am too old 10 grow one"
MIR. Jones frank admission OF his
shortcomings as a newgatherer and dis
penser VIII not lower him in the estima-
ticn of the newspaper men. by whom he
is considered one of the most affabie,
frank. and obligins men in public life.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
German Favors Gufey?

Senator German is said 10 look with
much favor upon Mr.. Guffey as chair
man. The Maryland Senator is also a
warm friend of Mr. Taggart There are
many of these politicians who believe
that in case Senator German is not the
nominee for president that he should by
all means be the campaign manager.
He has all the qualifications
Not much is heard OF the boom Of
Senator McCarren, of Brooklyn. for ma
uonal chairman. McCarren may be an
astute political manager. His victory
over Boss" Mclaughlin, for nearly half
a century the political dictator In the
borough across the bridge" is evidence
of the fact that he knows politics. but
il is local politics. Could he manage a
national campaign? is the question which
is asked. Senator McCaTren's acquaint-
ance does not extend far beyond Hobo
ken on the west. and however adept he
NAV be in New York national politics
cannot be managed on New York lines.
The South and West do not know Sena-
tor McCarren. and while there has been
a desire on the part of these leaders to
see and meet him, they are not willing
to commit themselves and the party 70
his leadership when q. national electrm
is involved So there is little said Of
the McCarren boom.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

In the death Of General Gordon the
country loses one Of the last Of the great
Confederate leaders. These men, II is
worth while TO note have been far more
moderate, kindly, and wise in their
feeling toward the North than some Of
the later leaders who never knew the
horrors Of war about which they talk so
glibIv
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
CorTGRESS VS.. PENITENTIARY.

Mr. Balentine. counsel for the contes-
tee in the Connell-HoweH contested
election case from the Tenth district Of
Pennsylvania. was arguing before Elcc-
tions Committee No. in behalf Of the
right OF his client 10 his seat in the
House He was telling of the difficulties
experienced by operators in distinguish
ing the Italian and other foreign labor
ers who work in the mines and said
that instead Of keeping record Of them
by name, the operators have aiopted the
numbering system
II believe" said the lawyer turning
and addressing himself more particu-
larry TO Mr.. Johnson OF South srrolina.
a member of the committee THAT that
is the system followed generally in the
Southern penitentiaries
Il can't ePughten YOU" quickly re-
sponded the South Carolina meTlber.
for thus far ! have only been sentenced
- Congress. and have never had any
Experience in the penitentiaries
The committee thought that was a
good turn and laughed.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

The war in the East viii not. it is
thought, advance tire price of crmine.
whatever it may do 20 the purple Of
kings
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

Korea must be inclined sometimes 10
wish that so many people were not in
tent on schemes for her benefit She is
at present the Ginx's Baby OF the world.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12

that there is a better chance of party
success where there are many candi-
dates in the field for the nomination
then when it is a fOregone conclusion
months before the convention will be
held who the nominee will be.
Next in interest in the way or gossip
about nominations is the talk about a
campaign manager. OF course. every
one knows that ex-senator Jones Will
not succeed himself as chairman OF the
national committee when that body
meets after the convention to perfect its
organization. Senator Jones is Wen
aware of that himself. and is wise
enough not to lay any plans now m that
direction. His situation is not a parallel
70 that of Senator Hanna. OF the Re
publican committee, his opponent in two
campaigns
Don't Want Jones.
The Republicans want Hanna to re-
ma n; the Democrats don't want Jones
any longer, and probably the real truth
Is that Senator Jones doesn't want the
craftsmanship any longer 1t is lust as
wei for him that he does not He is
making what MANY believe a fruitless
effort 10 be appointed a member of the
lstlimian Canal Commission. and hence
cannot afford TO be identified any longer
with active party politics. Accordingly
there is already not little campaigning
conducted by those who are anxious to
succeed him as chairman. and by those
who have favorites whom they desire to
place in his position.
Conspicuous among those who arc
campaigning for the Craftsmanship is ex-
Mayor Taggart of indianapolis. He has
long been talked Of and is now enioy-
ing 4 lively boom for the place among
the Democrats gathered here J. NJ
Guffey, the millionaire oil operator of
Pittsburg' is also said to be an aspirant
for the post Of party manager Jim
Guffey can raise the dough- is the ex-
preston heard in connection with his
candidacy. That is probably true. and
even those who favor others admit the
fact that ne would make an able chair
man.
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
Party Men Pleased.

Democrats are Pleased to note this
evidence of friendly rivalry and say that
il augurs good for the party; they de-
clare that It indicates that there is
interest aroused among the people, and
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
.FREE-HAND COMMENT
On MEN AND MANNERS
FIea for Warm Rain to Relieve the
Shortcomings Of the Street
Sweeping Department.

When clouds are black. and rain ha
long been chilling.
The sudden sun win ofttimes strugsl'
through.
Anon with splendor all the prospect hn
ing.
From jeweled trees to skies Of deepes
blue
When lives are dark and hope ha.
ceased beguiling.
Some unexpected CLEAN may glad tn
sight
And after years, in Fortunes perfec
smiling.
Be filled with naught same honor, low,
and light
The Washington times., 1904-01-12
CLERK LAMENTs IN RHYME.

PRIVATE sTENOGRAPHER.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18

New York: wr'r". he vii join his Wiz
on the United Stat.s. f"r D.nm&r".
Ilr. and Mrs. G.o;g" J.. Ejwar,.S have
gcu.r - Ito, Springs t'~ Il short visit.
iii. and Mrs. S"hu",r and daughter 0f
Germany. VII" have been guests nf Mrs
l.. L. Hsnn. departed sunday evening Tor
Il visit tr the Western States
MIR. ami Mrs. Hills. Nhp hav" boon visit
Ing NJ. l.. NJ. o;erould, have returned -
their home in Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. 7. T. Boyd. who have been
iravolin: in southern California. returned
Tuesday.
Mrs. w. Frazier has departed for her
N. and Mrs. Albert !. Davis nave rc-
termed from their Wedding: Journey. and
ar" Al NJ. SamG"l Sn.ei's untl ;h'ir
nev home /, ttued up
Miss GLADYS Anderson. VII" ha.' been
visiting Mrs. I W. H"yt has returned T."
her home in Pryor Creek ! T.
Mrs. Frank Rici:er has gone TO Carlsbad.
Ind. /" spend month or siN weeks.
Mrs. Anderson Gratz aud her daughter,
Miss Katherine. VIII spend th' Christmas
holidays IL henJua Ky win their r"lI-
Mrs Edward TlussiE is spending some
tine IN sirkwrod.
AItss u, Witt il visiting Mrs. sylvester
IN" Kirkwopi Mon,!a,- I:vorjnG clnb
VII meet tomorrow at the hC1l" Of Nj
and AIR. L. " f;"s- Macdonald g. +.
school - - Louis. will read - PAPER "n
''s;tls l' irai.'s Julius, CraSar''
Mis- Hawthorne Is Visiting Icy sister.
Mr. r. VI. Amber.
Mr. Alfsad AMMAN l. entertaining Mr..
Newman and her daugEt"r of pr-E.r.
I'll" KiTk~"o'i F"rtu.gh,iy 'fub mo-
Tuesday 1T ;h" home Of NJ. Ida VI.
Drummer In responding TO roll cali ia"
ladies' Gaye christmas rrcct!rGa
An interesting paper on Tho Idth"ic
Church was read hoy MIS-. Sissou Of
Webster Groves. This was followed by
reading from Casa Guido Winduv'. b.!
Mrs. Frank Allen.
MIS- 5. J Edwards. who has Travelled
abroad - frequently. gave delightful
talk on the Vatican and It< Treasures"
Short talks on christmas in Many
Lands We're gwen 10y Mrs. Bragg. Mrs.
Landers. Mrs. Sk"",c. Mrs. Luther Arm
strong ana other members OF the club.
Mrs. BTunu"r was assisted III receiving
her guests by Ter daughters. III" Misses
Frances and Laura. Among iao<s present
War" Mines. A;.TiH Armstrong. w j. II
RoWn. Luther Armstrong. j. u. clayton,
Thomas y. kiUhal. Guy TrrIl"ok. W. j.
Ewing. Frank ". Gibson. y - Kicker.
cl.gg. john McIlyainc N!ir"ut Jr.. 9. q.
IsiuGcr-. :. J Edwards. william SissnE
Foreman W. &. Bragg. L. I. Dickson ..
+. =. Dickson .Ir.. Frank Allen ana Miss
Augusta MurGtc!dt.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18
JERSEYtIILE.


Miss Nora Nickmeyer entertained at a
progressive euChre party on Wednesday
evening of ast week.
Mrs. Edward Leigh OF Beatrice Ncb
is the guest of JerseyvilIc relatives
Miss Fannie F'ulkerson has gone to Kan
saF City. 40.
Mr., Frank Greene OF Kane. III. was a
visitor last week
Mrs Walter Pruitt has returned to Me-
dora. Ill. after visiting here.
Miss SUE Donnelly has returned from
Mis- Louise sl,ephard was visitor last
week in ST Louis.
Miss Hattie Bellas of Nebraska IS the
guest of JerSayvillc friends.
Mrs. Murray r. Trabuc entertained Mrs.
Emma Cummings of st. Louis last week.
Mrs George House Of Delhi, Ill, was
recen. visitor In .Ierseyville.
Mrs. Isaac D. Snedecier has gone to
Quincy. H.. to viii with MIS-. William
Miss Ellie Wedding OF Rosedalc Ill. was
visitor hero last week.
Miss Laura Lamb entertained Miss
Mrs Anthony Rohacek OF Alton was a
visitor here on Saturday.
Mrs Thomas Ford Is entertaining Mrs.
Henrietta Ford of ST. Louis.
Mrs. A, "; Staten entertained Mrs,
Thomas y. Case OF otterville. Ill, last
week.
Mrs. Oran Metcalf of Girartl. H. IS the
guest of .Ierseyvil.e friends.
Miss Elizabeth Mckabney has gone %
Kane. Ill.
Mrs. Eugene Everts of McC1uskr. H..
was visitor last week.
Miss Mamie Hardy has returned from
Otterville. IL.
Mrs. William Marshall of Kane Ill. was
visitor here last week.
Mrs. J. ". Patterson has returned &c
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18
WEDDINGS.

Cards OF announcement have been sent
ont by Mrs. ". Palmer for the marriage
Of her daughter. Elizabeth Myrtle Palmer.
and Mr. clyde Brady Still. The ceremony
took place at the home OF the bride on
Thursday at o'clock and was witnessed
only bT immediate relatives The Rever-
end James w. lee Of ST. Johns Methodist
church oificiated. Mr.. and Mrs. Still Will
GO 10 housekeeping and announce thei.
cay at home after January !.
Mrs. Marie BrueEgernan announces the
marriage OF hog son. Carl, TO Miss Gladys
Elder Of Mariana. Ark. Mrs. Bruesge-
man and her mother, Mrs. Charles r
Luehruann. VIII be at home at No. 2ee--3
South Grand avenue on Tuesday, Decera-
Der -. 10 meet their friends informally.
Mr., and Mrs. Br7,esgeman expect to
spend the holidays in St. Louis.
The marriage Of Miss Tempe Belle
Dausherty to Amod G. Parker OF Louis
vile, KY, will take place on Tuesday
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18

circuit judge FISHER approved til" hii
Of Galiw"ll & Drake for the Napoleon
Earaparte Hotel. which vas ordered 10 no
sold by receivers. in III" suit "s the ic!-
tin. Cook HJ.eI ami Excursion tonpahE
which owned the hotel near the " ORC :
Fair grounds caldwell = NrightS hit
was sIosI cash for the hotel s,ad contents
a,,d slo,6, in receivers certificates.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18
GLASS BOXES NET S387.17:
SUNDAY SCHOOLS. s328.31.
Hospital saturday aud sunday i>s"-
citation Receives 4 Report On the
miscellaneous Collections.


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invss ard -n. Sunday schools shows =.
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total of "+'E Si,".
Whit. tho collections from TN. SUNDAY
- en-. -
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=,
INTO Inc small glass boxes t!Jt nave b'tI4
such a f.-,friar. -f..r,t N, snow ts-,.-
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