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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-23
STATISTICS ON COST OF WARS
Representative IB~nrthOidt, " Nis-
souri,, WANTS SccrctnrS OF Conn
mcrcr to Collect Datn.

Washington, Dec. 20 Representa-.
tive liartholdt, of Missouri, in accord
ancc with the action of the intcrna-
tiOnal peace congress at Boston, re-
nllosIing him to introduce a resolution
In congress calling for certain sta
tistioS relative to the cost of wars, on
Monday introduced a concurrent reSo-
luton instruCtinR the secretary of
commerce and labor to collect and
CompiI" statistics ON the cost of wars
in all countries from 1850 down to the
present time; the amount paid for pen
SiOnS, and other allowances to sol
dicrB and sailors engaged in such
wars; the mount paid to hospitals
and retreats for disabled soldiers and
sailors; h amount Of property de.
stIOycd in such wars BY land and sea
ana the additional cost of maintaining
armies and navicS in time of peace &c
each nation during that period; an APP
prOXimatc estimate Of the indirect ex-
pcnS"S and damages by such wars, and
the number of allied, wounded and dis
bblcd on each side during such wars.
The resolution provides that the sta
tiStics be printed and distributed under
the direction of congress in this and
other countries, as preliminary to an
international peace congress to be held
In Washington or The Hague, July 6,
1gDC
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-23
4IfonsO SIxns TrcRty,

Madrid, Dec. 20.-king Alfonso has
signed a decree authorizing Senior
Oieda, the Spanish minister at Wash
ington, to sign the arbitration treaty
with America, The king signiAcd his
consent TO the establishment OF a
Spanish-American college in Madrid.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-23
Nebraska Wins boundary D,s,,,.

Washington, Dee, 20.-The suDreme
court OF the United States decided the
boundard case between the states OF
Missouri and Nebraska IN favor Of tho
state Of Nebraska.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-23
HAPPENINGS Of
A WEEK IN BRIEF
SUMMARY OF MOST INTEREST
ING EVENTS OF PAST
SEVEN DAYS.
WHAT CONGRESS is DOING

Progress Of the Russo-Japanese War
in the Far East-NeWs from All
Parts of the Union and the Latest
Foreign Intelligence.
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presence into the pulpit would jar
upon the senses. It would be g pain
full incongruity. If it bespoke peni-
tence, il also would bespeak that quail
ity known as gall. For the assassin
TO become sorry is well enough. For
him to endeayOr to cleanse his hands
is most commendable, but the hands
raised in the attitude of instructing
in morals would still show stain.
Perhaps Mr.. Tillman does not seek
counsel, but he will be apt to have
fl thrust upon him. Let him be the
contrite follower If he viii, but not
essay leadership. The best virtue for
him TO cultivate is humility. A course
in murder is not an ideal preliminary
to a pulpit career. If he win summon
wisdom to the Interpretation OF his
call" he viii find that he has been
listening to something else.
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HOME WEDDINGS
IN ALEXANDRIA

Ferdinand Louis Knight and Edna T..
Tomlin. daughter of William o. Tom
lin. were married at the home of the
brides father in South Fairfax Street
Alexandria. last night. The ceremony,
which took place at S.45 clock, was
performed by the Rev. J. p Stump.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Knight left town on a bridal trip 10
Charlotte. y. c., and Pam Beach Fla.
Miss Mary Armistead Marshall. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. john Marshall was
married yesterday TO Lieut.. Theodore
Norman Peases surgeon of the United
States training ship Hartford. The
ceremony took place AT the Marshall
residence, in Wolfe Street, Alexandria.
and was performed by the Rev. j. p.
Stump, OF the Southern Methodist
Church.
Tho groom was attended by Dr. Dor
sew of the United States battleship III
uois After the wedding ceremony MI.
and Mrs. Pease left town on am eN-
tended bridal tour through the North.
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Rising Prices.

Attempts to explain the rise in
prices, which has been felt by all
consumers, usually fall back 10 the
law OF supply and demand This law
is supposed to be as natural as the
tides, and as immutable as gravita-
ton, In one sense it is both OF these.
However, II is not unlike the written
statute, in that it may be juggIed
with.
To understand broadly the rise of
prices the case OF meat may be taken
as an illustration. Prices Of beef
went up, not in response to any nat
ural law working unhampered. but
because OF artificial conditions cum
ningly contrived. The supply was not
restricted. and the advance. in cost to
the retailer and consumer vas moth
ing but the expression Of systema-
tized greed. While the cost Of steaks
was soaring, the stock raiser was get
ting less for cattle on the hOOf than he
had been getting in former years, and
pared the cattle for market had been
reduced. Thus, stripped of superfiu-
Gus words, the explanation for the rise
OF prices in the example cited was
hoggishness. Shrewdly the packers
had acquired a power which they did
not hesitate to use. They combined 70
compel the stock raiser to sell at a
figure named by themselves, and they
set the price to be paid by jobber and
retailer. The jobber or retailer re-
belling soon found that he could not
obtain meat at any price. He became
the victim Of a conspiracy. and ruin
OF surrender were the alternatives be-
fore him Thus, while the law Of sup
ply and demand cannot be suspended,
il can be hampered in its operations.
OF course, there are rises in price
that do not rest upon human conduct.
II the peach crop fails, peaches are
made a luxury. If cold weather spoils
the wheat, flour is high. Nobody can
complain, for to none is there a spe-
cial hardship. 1t is when supply is
abundant, and prices rule as though
famine were imminent, that there is
ground for complaint And while
there are instances Of legitimate ad-
vance in price Of a staple, much more
often is such an advance the trick of
an INSCRIPTIONS avarice. CONNER
cial instinct, whetted and perverted,
places a dollar above honor. and a
fortune above the immortal soul So
prices 90 up unaided by drought or
flood or frost
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-21
MT. Tnlman's Call.

Many who undertake the ministry
of the gospel dc so in response TO an
impulse they are pleased to regard as
a call. James II. Tillman, of South
Carolina thinks he has a call. Before
responding favorably he would be
wise TO subject his emotions 10 an
alysis. Possibly he has heard some
thing else. II may be that he has
misconstrued the prick Of conscience.
Mr.. Tillman is known TO the public
principally through the circumstance
that, being displeased with a news
paper man, he killed him. II memory
Is not az fault, the victim was un-
armed, and certainly he had no oppor-
tunity TO defend himself. All condi-
lions were such as TO inhibit the
haloing OF the Tillman brow. There
arose the opinion that TO hang Mr..
Tulman would be a proper course,
but the sentiment failed 10 permeate
the collective judgment Of the jury.
Tillman won freedom, but not es-
TEEN.
The spectacle Of a man whose pres
ence might have been demanded on
the scanoId projecting that same
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-21
CAPITOL HILL HISTORY
CLUB HOLDS MEETING

The regular meeting Of the Capitol hin
History Club was held on Wednesday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs.
Nichol, sos Eighth Street northeast, the
president. Mrs. J. n. FlucHy. presid-
ing. The subject for the afternoon was
Lear" A synopsis of the play was
given by Mrs Waterman. followed by
general discussion Of the various char
acters by the members
A paper ur0n The works or spenser
and Chaucer was read by Mrs. Jenkins.
The course for the season consists OF
the study Of Shakespeare and his con
temporaries
The next meeting VIII be held on No
vember . at the home of Mrs Water
man, G41a Bates Street northwest; the
following on November is at Mrs Mat
tOX's. 81 Quincy Street northwest, this
change in the order OF meeting being
que 10 the present absence from the city
OF Mrs. MattoE
There we're present as guests at the
meeting OF the club Mrs. Wymau. OF
Topeka. and Miss Elliott. or Los An
EeIes-
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AUTUMN DAY-DREAMs.

When the autumn wsnes. ana the
ORC orc ines
Arc sweet with scent of wine:
When tho apples round, and the grapes
sun. E0wned-
IL ing ipe ca tree and vine.
When fror cay lodge at the meadows
@ -.- -~ ne forests dark;
Now 900 g. md elear-then, so faint,
The e.n 3 the pointers bark.
And It brings a cheer to the listnina
ear
As sounds the hounds deep bay;
And "a deep-drawH sigh and the moisten-
ed eye
To them whose locks are gray.
As the dusk comes down on the field
and town
And Hesper lights her lamp;
And there IS borne the scent OF spices
b.eut
From forests dank and damp
And there watts "a rune-Iike a drowsy
Groom
As mods the dropping head;
And We dreaming hark-a-twixt day and
dark
For loving voices fled.
While the years swift sped and the
friends long dead
The hopes Of youth so fair;
Have returned once mOre-from the
misty shore
Our Wakug-dreams TO share,
DAVID JAMES EVANS
Washington, u. g., oct. IL, 1904
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STRANGERS N NEW YORK.

When Mayor Mcclellan of New York
city presented himself for registration
recently, nobody appeared TO recognize
him. and he was put through the usual
examination. After he had given his
name, age, and residence he save his
birthplace as Sazony
Where's that2~ demanded the regis
Try man.
In Germany volunteered a watcher.
Nv hen were you uatural.zed2' was
the next question.
The mayor explained that be was born
OF American pareaJs and was a citizen
uf the United states by right of birth
The inspectors did not seem satisfied
hut after brief discussion they agreed
- ac~ept the reg-st-atlon.
he MAYOR then started on his daily
walk 20 civ Hall. but he was not out
or sight before some one told the IN
spect9rs that they did not know Ihei5
instance OF New Ork remarkable tE-
uoraure OF the faces OF prominent men.
says the New York corresDOndeuC Of
the philadelphia Ledger Judge Park
en- WLO spends days at tine In the
city, takes long walks on Broadway ana
nth Avenue sometimes without being
recognized by a single one OF the null-
Crcds who pass. Russell Sage who mas
been with "s nearly IourscOre wears
now, walks mp ana down Wall street
ll1EloWl except los few put and can
brokers. John d. Rockefeller practl-
colly is a myth. or ell New Aurks puo-
lc men CuauHcey III. DepeW probably IS
as Wei Known bE sight as any
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Panama S Grievance.

There is no attempt TO deny that
the people OF Panama have a griev-
anee, or think they have one, which
really amounts to the same thing
That the points OF difference viii all
be adjusted there is not the slightest
doubt. The United States has been
liberal TO Panama, ana there was from
the beginning an evident intent to be
kind If the Panamans failed 10
understand the treaty into which they
entered unsolicited, and with eager
ness, it is probable that at least some
OF these points viii be explained as
beneficial to them. and that others
VIII be waived. There has been no
disposition to cOerce the people Of the
isthmus. on the contrary, the ten
dency has all been in the direction of
hUmoring them. Like other peoples
of similar blood, they are capricious,
maIcontent, and respond but feebly
TO treatment such as would in folk
OF different strain cause a lively graft
tude
The Administration needs no de-
Tense in relation TO its course in Pan
anna. This course has been open,
manly, and wise. The presence of
United States ships did prevent a
bloody and useless war. There was
a feeling that Panama intended TO
secede. All observers Of current events
shared this, and for the navy not TO
have known it would have been stu
pidity, while for it not to have inter
posed would have been dereHction.
That Colombia thought that by de-
laying construction of the canal it
could exact extra millions from the
United States, after a treaty more
liberal even than accorded with the
stipulaiOns suggested by Colombia
itself, has become a familiar story.
The threatened delay bore heavily on
Panama, a distant state Of Colombia
ruled, without regard for its own in
terests, from BOgota. Panama Sc
ceded. Nobody could blame the Pan
amans for this. Then treaty ar
rangements, mutually deemed TO be
fair, were entered upon. Perhaps they
were not altogether fair. AT any rate,
the Administration is willing TO dis
cuss the matter with Panama and seek
an adjustment
Meanwhile there WI be peace on
the isthmus, and work on the canal
wi EnrOreea
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except the use of the words. "COrpOr-
alton Counsel in lieu of Attorney
OF the District"
There is no reference anywhere TO
the hearing of cases" as Judge Scott
describes the process. The duty OF
this officer is to attend TO the prose
cution of ohenses." If an onense
against the law is established, prima
facie, he is by law directed to carry
the trial into the court regularly OF
ganized for the hearing Of cases" If,
however, no prima facie case is estab-
lished he is by custom and explicit or
der from his superior officers, the Dis
trict Commissioners, not only empOw-
cred to nol-pros the case, but di-
rected to do so. The text of that eX-
plicit direction is this:
That the Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci take into court for its settlement
every case brought before him. except
those in which upon examination of
the evidence submitted on behalf Of the
District, and without hearing the other
side. he is satisfied that a prima facie
case has not been made out, and that
he is, therefore. justified in entering a
noile proseQui.
1t is true the prosecutor is forbid
den by law to continue a former prac-
tice OF his Office, a practice which ex-
listed to the decided detriment of or
derby judicial procedure until a bro
Their lawyer" aired it, and guided the
Commissioners to discontinue ii, as
they We're quick TO do. That practice
was the hearing of cases. not to es-
tablish the existence of ground for a
trial, but to fix punishment, a practice
SO extraordinary, SO unguarded, and
so dangerous that its continuation
without scandal is a modern miracle.
The statements from Judge Scott
and the Prosecutor need no comment.
II the Commissioners are willing to
ignore such afronts on their dignity
that is their affair. But Judge Scott
would do well, in future, to read laws
before he prOnounces them 'ridicu-
lOus" and District Attorney" Pugh
viii do we'll also TO cooperate with
his superiors instead Of embarrassing
the court wherein he is their repre-
sentative.
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ALLEGRETTO CLUB
HOLDS A MEETING

The tenth regular melting Of the ALE
gretto Social Club WIS held at the resi-
dence of the Misses Sarah and Irene
Richardson, 3lG FouT-and-a-half Street
southwest, on Friday, October IA
AT the conclusion of all the business
ON hand refreshments were served in the
spacious and well lighted dining room.
after which the balance Of the evening
was very pleasantly spent witt, vocal
and Instrumental music and numerous
games. for which prizes were won by
Joseph Il. Brashears and Miss Florence
OliuEer.
The officers of the club are. President
Joseph T.. Brashearss vice president
Miss Marie toglus secretary, William
II. Spence and treasurer. Miss Vena
GTdeVes.
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Police Court Imprudence

Charles +. Scott, presiding as judge
of the District branch Of the Police
Court. yesterday found occasion to
comment upon a recent order of the
District Commissioners in very re-
markable terms. He had heard a
case which seems TO have been merely
a family sQuabble. and was about to
dismiss it on the ground that it did
not come within the purview OF his
court In taking that action he said:
AS 10 the case itself. fl cannot be set
tled, and the fact that Il was given a
nearing az all IS due entirely 10 the law
prohibiting the private hearing OF cases
by the District Attorney before the reg
uiar session of the court.
Inc District Attorney is an employee
81 the Government, paid 10 look out for
IT'S affairs, and 20 as great an extent as
possible lessen the expenses OF the Dis
tTict. He IS competent And 20 prevent
MS hearing OF the cases is utterly and
absolutely absurd.
At that point he was interrupted By
Prosecutor Pugh. the official 20 whom
Judge Scott referred as the District
Attorney" and the following coIIoquy
took place:
such an opinion. unfortunately. does
not influence the Commissioner" said
Prosecutor Pugh
II do not consider the ruling as an
act OF the Commissioners" replied
Judge scott 'it Is reformation in
t1e court Dy members OF the court and
is que no one Of Your brother lawyers.
Had this case been given "a private
hearing. as would have been the case
but Tor that ridiculous law preventing
such a course. d. would have been set-
tied I'M ten minutes. instead OF taking
up one hour and a half Of the courts
time.
subsequently in the United States
branch of the court, Judge I. G. Kim
ball found occasion TO direct Mr.. Pugh
10 nOl-pros a certain charge of va
grancy, whereupon the issue as TO the
power OF the Prosecuting Attorney
arose in this form:
But / can't noI-pros the charge
under the order ~ the Commissioner DO
was the Prosecuting Attorneys reply.
MT Pugh. as Prosecuting Attorney.
certainly has Tie. right under the law 10
take such action was Judge KimbalTs
Fe5Olnder.
1t viii be noted that Judge Kimbau
merely states the law But Judge
Scott does not state the law. On the
contrary he expressly misstates IL,
eharacterizes it as ridiculous" and
finds occasion for an entirely gratui-
tous and insubordinate aspersion upon
the District Commissioners.
The officer whom Judge Scott des-
ignates the District Attorney is the
Assistant Corporation Counsel as
signed 20 duty as prosecutor Of the
Police Court HIS duties are defined
by the statute creating the Office (Sec-
ton Is. page 30. AIberts Compiled
Statutes) IN theseSgoFds:
III shall be the duty Of the Attorney Of
the District, or mis- assistants 10 attend
20 the prosecution ia the Police Court
% all Omenses arising from violation Of
any Of the laws or ordinances of the
District fra force therein, and for such
service they shall be paid by the Dis
trict
This is confirmed by the District
code CsectIon 1922. without change
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northwest. y m Dir. Bronson IS a
brother OF W. :. Bronson. Of the Chessa-
Deake and Ohio Railroad. and Miss
Butcher is a sister Of MRS. W 5 bron-
son.
The Washington friends of Francis
Hyde Barbarin have received cards an
rouncing MS marriage to Miss Sarah
Anna Cruise, at the latter's home, al
winfield Long Island, on wednesday,
October p Dir. BarDaFin IS the eidesL
son of tie late Francis II. Barbarin. or
this CITY, and has for several years been
a resident Of New York.
The marriage is announced OF Mrs
Jennie i Bond and James K. Clark
both OF Washington, at the residence
OF the brides sister. Mrs. r. " Kerr,
at College PARK Nd, on Wednesday,
evening. at o'clock, the Rev. {. l. La
Roche 0ftlciated.
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MADAME TAKAHIRA
TO STAY IN JAPAN
Is Working Hard for Red Cross Society," ard Will Not Be
Here This Year

self well known 10 society here by the
charming IlJtIe teas at the legation at
which she presided. To be invited 70
one Of the japanese Eat homes, when
Nine. Takahira was dispensing the hos
pItalities was considered a privilege
Of which the smart set did not fail 10
avail.
Now that the legation IS bereft OF
woman's presence 1t has lost some Of
the social eclat TO which IL is properly
entitled by reason Of the interesting
country il represents.
The interior decorations OF the lower
Dariors are still as dainty as when Nine
Takahira left them, and OCCASIONALLY
the minister finds time ln she midst Of
his business cares 10 ent ertals2 q Few
Of his friends with a bachelors dinner
Outside OF these occasions the lega-
ton Is strictly d place OF business me
click of typeWTiters Cil the upper noorss
where the secretaries are stationed -
the principal sound heard throughout
the ministers residence day and night.
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Nine. Takahira, wife OF the japanese
minister. will not return to Washing
ton this winter
She is deeply interested in the work
OF the japanese Red Cross IN the pres
ent war, and is devOting her energies
20 aiding that society
Nine Takahira is doing this by means
OF public functions at which eentribu-
lions are raised for the Red Cross
nurses in the field
While her husband is working with
unsparing energy for the interests Of
Japan IN Washington, she petite woman
who made so many friends during her
brief stay at the American Capital has
now, since her return TO Tokyo. shown
her true mettIe. and is doing every
thing IN her power TO advance the
cause.
Nine Takahira was only in Washing
ton for one season, but she made her
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Twitchell-Cheesman.

Miss Kate Curtin Cheesman. OF Belle
fonte. Pa. daughter OF Major ami Mrs.
r. c. Cheesman. and MAYNARD p
Hw.tchel were married at O'Clock
Wednesday evening at 500 S Street
northwest, the Rev. Lucien Clark. d. D.
pastor Of the Hamlin NJ. F. Church. per
forming the ceremony. Only the imme-
. date families of the two young people
witnessed the ceremony, but a number
Of friends attended the reception which
followed from $50 to go O'Clock. when
elaborate refreshments We're served.
The bride. and ner father. who gave
her away, were preceded By Miss Mar
guerite Stanton Is0n. a school girl
niece. who served as maid of honor Mr..
Twitchell had as best man Thomas
Humphrey, jr. The brides gown was OF
white crepe de chine over tameta, and
was deliberately trimmed with lace and
embroidery. Her tuIle veil was held IN
place with lilies OF the valley. and she
carried Bride roses.
The maid of honor wore a white point
q esprit made over white silk. Trim
med with white satin ribbon, and car
ried a bouquet of pink roses Mrs
cheesufauf the mother of the bride, wore
gray satin. trimmed In applique; Mrs.
II. A IsOn, the brides sister a cham
payne crepe de chine, Mrs. Britain,
cousin OF the groom. white silk, with
~ ~ 81 't4A .iA ti'A'l y eAt1@ 1AdHri ,
TWitCheil, sister of the groom, silk
mouSScltne. Mrs. Union ID. IWiJcHell,
sister-in-ldW Of the groom white silk
with Mexican lace trimming.
The parioTs we're pretIIly decorated
with flowers and foliage, and the pres
outs formed a generous array in one OF
the rooms.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Union r. TwitcEeII, sister-iu-laW
OF the groom. and Miss Mabel y.
'FWftcheIl. his sister. or MelTose, Mass.
MI. and Mrs TWltchel left at 1880
for Boston and other eastern cities. The
brides EOlug-dWdY gown was blue
blue bT0adrlOth. braided i'm black. and
trimmed with Persian embroidery. On
their return they viii live with the
brides parents at SO $ street north
west
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Mrs. Percy L0wd. Mr.. and Mrs. Car
freu, Mr and Mrs. James McFaddens
1Irs Katie Durkin Misses Minnie and
Annie Campbell Misses Aamie, annie
and Nellie O'Dea, Misses NEnes and
Jennie Cudmore. Misses Margaret and
Nellie Boudren, Miss Nellie Luns Hiss
Bessie Johnson Miss Florence LauZ-
man, Misses Margaret and Mamie Dores
Miss Catherine ROurkc. Misses Marga-
ret Annie. and Marie Mcnamara
George Campbell Frank Phillips
Charles Evans, Robert Fowler, Charles
Peck Thomas Mcnamara Carl Father
Eddie Kelly prank Burroughs, James
Powers. and John Cunningham