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The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Colonel Younghusband's gallant eff
forts to carry British civilization into
the heart Of Tibet, there to exchange
IL for the Tibetan equivalent of
pounds, shillings, and pence, has been
momentarily checked by the strong
Notifications of Jong. Indeed, the
English troops are in a decidedly pre-
'arious position, exposed TO a plung-
ing fire from the enemy, which is be-
ing constantly REINFORCED. The Ii
betans have succeeded in getting rifles
OF superior quality, and their marks
rnanship has improved In proportion.
Meantime Indian Secretary Brodrick
has informed the British house of
commons that Lassa, the Tibetap
capital, must be taken unless the Ii
betans consent 10 come TO terms
that is TO say TO British terms. OF
course, we all recognize the laudable
purpose Of English enterprise in
opening up 20 modern money-making
the long-secluded region of the La
mas. We all recognize how much
better of such of the Tibetans as are
left viii De after taking their full in
lection OF English manners and GUS
toms. Still, we cannot wholly dodge
the grim, tragic humOr of the situa-
ton. nor totally overlook the incon-
gruity Of Strengthening a devoted peo-
pie. fighting fanatically, but heroic
ally. in defense of native land and en-
deared religion. in order that these
people may have the comforts and
pleasures OF English living, which
they go emDhatically do not want.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

is now serving his second term as gov
ernor. ana desires denomination. Al
though a radical Of radicals. and op-
posed to combinations, he has built up
a strong La Toilette machine in the
State By the use of the appointing
power, and is trying to retain control OF
affairs
He began his fight by opposing the re-
nomination OF Representative Babcock
in the Third district. Failing badly IN
that attempt. he was forced TO practi-
cally abandon his attempt to retire to
private life eight or nine OF the Repub-
lican members OF the delegation who
refused TO bow to his gill.
Conservative Claims.
There will be loss delegates in the
State convention. now soon 10 be held.
and SIS will be necessary TO a choice OF
the total number 939 have already been
elected, and the showing Is that the
anti-La Follstte men, or the conserva-
tives. as they style themselves. have a
shade the better OF the situation Their
tally Is 502 anti-La Toilette delegates to
4S7 for the governor. with 12s delegates
yet 10 be elected
Even II the figures OF the conserva-
tives are correct there Is still a chance
for the governor TO control the con-
vention by electing ninety-six of the re-
naming Us His supporters. however.
do not concede the accuracy of the
figures OF the opposition. but claim
they have a bare majority. The race
is so close, however, that the result
win not be definitely determined until
the convention meets.
Shady Methods.
The goeernor. with his army of office
holders. IS out working night and day
Shady methods, it is alleged, have been
rcsorted to-
The claims of the conservatives are
in line with the claims they have made
in previous campaigns. II has happen
ed. nevertheless. that La Toilette has
won. 1t is not unlikely that he viii
win again. He has a tremendous per-
sonal ii1riuence, and when he gets
among the delegates. he is likely TO
win enough of them over 10 his side
TO come out victorious.
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NINETY YEARS OLD,
HE IS SUED FOR DIVORCE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May IA
Charles Skeeles. ninety years old has
been sued for divorce by his wife. Emo
gene. aged forty. and charged with in
tolerable cruelty. They were married
twelve years ago, and have since had
one disagreement which was adjusted.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

The New York Tribune" claims
that the draft of the Republican plat
form, which win be submitted by
Senator Lodge to the committee on
resolutions at the national conven-
ton to be held in Chicago, has all
ready been prepared. The Tribune"
outlines the planks as follows:
Praise and commentator for Presi-
dent Roosevelt for his adherence 10
the Mckinley policies, and for his
fearlessness especially In dealing with
the anthracite coal strike; review
Of foreign relations, Cuban reciprocity
and ratification eG the Cuban treaty.
the administration Of the Venezuelan
affair, the settlement of the Alaskan
boundary dispute, the treaty with
China. and the acquisition OF the
The Washington times., 1904-05-14
ITS HURTFUL sEDENrARY HABIT

Il think" said the meditative boy.
that a wasp would be all right II 1t
didn't get tired"
''Eh?'' replied his father. Where did
you get-that idea ?"
why, one day l got a wasp on my
hand. and while he was walking
around he was all right He didn't
hurt till he stopped 10 Sit down."-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Berlin is responsible for a report
that even the war party of Russia is
anxious to end the conflict with
Japan, and that Russia is willing to
make peace settlement on the basis
OF the independence of Korea under
Japanese protection and Chinese con-
troll of Manchuria- It is said. more
over, that in a secret treaty between
Japan and China, Japan guarantees
the-4ntegFity of Manchuria. Notwith
Japan's extraordinary sue
cesses thus far. which include the
practical humiliation of the Russian
feet in the Far East. and defeat of
the Russian arms on land, il would
be remarkable if the Car were will
Ing to sue for peace at this stage of
the game. A strain of Oriental fatal
ism tinges the whole Russian thought
as well as a strong belief that the
Russian cause is right in the sight
OF God, regardless of what the cause
may be. These two dominating be-
hefs always form a people which,
though beaten all along the line, still
refuses TO take defeat as final or as
any indication that ultimate victory
will not come 20 its arms. It will
be well to await undenfable confirma-
ton before crediting this Berlin spec
uiaticn. Because Germany might do
certain thing under certain circum-
stances, it by no means follows that
Russia would do the same thing
under the same circumstances.
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MRS. ROOSEVELT
GOING TO GROTON
Accepts an Invitation to
Prize Day Exercises.
EVENING AT THE THEATER
Mrs. Mckee Guest of the Fosters.
Stilson Hutchins and Wife Go
to Atlantic City.
EVENING AT THE THEATER

1t is announced that Mrs Roosevelt
has accepted an invitation TO attend the
prize day exercises at the Groton School
May "a, where her two elder sons, Theo-
dore and Kermit. are preparing for col
lege. President Roosevelt has also been
invited. but it is not known yet whether
he will be able to accept the invitation
o. not
The wedding of Miss Langham and
Lieutenant Commander de Faramond
will take place on the day Of Mrs
Roosevelt's visit to Groton. and will. of
course, prevent her attending the we'd
ding.
Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by Miss
Roosevelt. Ethel Roosevelt. the younger
daughter of the family, and Mrs. Lodge.
occupied box at the Lafayette Thea
ter last night TO hear the opera.
Mrs. Mckee, who was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Lee for several
weeks. is now the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
John w Foster, where she has been
Joined by her husband. Mr.. Mckee, who
Indianapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Stilson Hutchins have
gone to Atlantic City, where 1t is hoped
Mr.. Hutchins, who has been seriously Ill
for months, win be benefited and able
to undertake his proposed trip abroad
In this event. Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins
VIII take house near London for the
summer.
On account Of Illness Mrs. Theodore
Birney was unable to attend the annual
conference of the National Congress of
Mothers held in Chicago the past week.
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or poor, who knows an individual
given TO that sort of vaporing would
discourage it, make fun of it, make it
seem the idiotic thing it is, the fool
ish folk who think it fine to threaten
to murder people offhand might get
glimmering of the real Stiffness of
such threats.
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PRESENTED To
KING AND QUEEN
Mrs. LarZ Anderson Bows
to Edward VII.
SOCIAL GOSSIP OF SPRING
Many of the Smart Set Closing Homes
and Preparing for Summer
Elsewhere.
SOCIAL GOSSIP OF SPRING

Mrs. Larz Anderson, of Washington,
was presented at court yesterday at
Buckingham Palace. Mrs and Miss
Winans, OF Baltimore, were two of the
9TH Americans presented.
Thr King and Queen had with them
In receiving. the Prince and Princess of
Wales, Princess Victoria. Prince and
Princess Christian. and the Duke and
Duchess of Connausht
Ambassador Choate and Henry White.
first secretary Of the United States en-
bassy, were present among the diplo-
mats.
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SATURDAY. MAY Il. 1904.

Governor Odell of New York is re-
ported to have declared his intention
of vetoing the Niagara Power Com
pany bill, specifically known as the
Niagara grab, the measure which
confers on the corporations bene-
flied unlimited rights to enter public
properties, invade cities, and mar the
scenic beauty of Niagara Falls by
taking any amount of water from
the Niagara River The bill has been
favored by one community only, and
violently opposed by the rest of the
State; indeed, By the rest of the
country. 1t is conceded that the
charter, giving unlimited rights
without compensation. is the last of
the sort which will ever be granted,
and it is also claimed that the COM
pany has been offered $1,000 900 for
its franchise. The self-evident in
Justice of such a measure requires
no argument, nor can its passage by
the State Legislature be regarded as
anything other than a piece of notori-
Gus jobbery. By vetoing the bill
Governor Odell will simply be doing
his duty to the citizens as a body
and asserting his integrity as a man.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

II is suggested that Japan will have
10 endure a severe lecture season after
this war Is over. Perhaps she will
have so many lecturers that there will
be no audience at all.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Jacob Riis made a speech the other
day which induced a New York alder
man TO pay him for two days work
done thirty-fve years ago. Who says
now that Riis is not a great orator?
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

The fact that the Republican platform
thus far appears TO consist OF President
Roosevelt does not. strangely enough,
indicate that the party is going to jump
on him
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

A viva cious advertising agent advises
people to marry their pianos" 10 these
piano players. The result OF
such marriage ought to be a graphic
tllIone
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Oliver Cromwell. one of New York's
favorite hosts in Washington society for
the past two seasons. has gone to join
William lselin and party on = yachting
cruise on the E;nel aid
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Mrs. ]. Howard King and the Misses
King have closed their Washington
house after a delightful season here,
and have gone 10 their country place
at RidgSAeiJ, Gem
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Mrs. John Timmons has returned to
Washington from the South for a short
visit with her parents before sailing for
Europe.
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NtSih " III pdIeIllS DelOEG Sailing
Europe.
Miss Sargent. daughter or Prof Sar-
sent, Of Boston. who has been visiting
Miss Ferguson. OF this city, is now the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William Iselin. of
New York. Miss Sargent was quietly
but delightfully."- entertained while here
Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks have
closed their Washington house for the
season. and will spend the early part
OF the summer at their home In Indian
apolis.
Mrs. George Hillman. Of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, is visiting her mother Mrs. William
Powell at Georgetown Heights. Her
two children are with her.
Mrs. Richardson, State regent, D. A
r. Of South Carolina, is visiting Mrs.
Lyman, ITO Q Street
William Wetmore Cryder and Miss
cryder win san today from Boston on
the Rumanic. to spend the summer in
Europe.
Lady Durand. wife of the British
ambassador. has gone to Lennon to In
spect several houses. with a view 10
selecting summer home for the en-
bassy.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

On account of Illness Mrs. Theodore
Birney was unable to attend the annual
conference of the National Congress of
Mothers held in Chicago the past week.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

Miss Mabel Louise Murphy, OF NJ
Street has returned home after a three
months cruise among the est Indies.
The Washington times., 1904-05-14

The Tuxedo Pleasure Club will bring
its monthly assemblies to close Mon
day evening, with its third annual SOU
venir May ball
The Washington times., 1904-07-06
DIED.

GIFFORD-At Norfolk. Va, on Tues
day. July 5. 1904. MARY FRANCES,
wife of Major II. J. Clifford, in the sixty
ninth year OF her age.
Funeral from the residence of her sis
ter, Mrs. A. Z. Stewart. 500 Tenth Street
northwest. Thursday at 10 o'clock. In
terment at Arlington. Va. II
MITCHELL-On Tuesday July 5, 1904,
at Columbian University Hospital. Miss
MARY MITCHELL. 1t
DOWELL-On Tuesday. July 5, 1894.
ADDIE WHITLEY, beloved wife Of
A E. DoweH. 1t
BERRY-On Monday. July 4, 1904. at
I2:l5 p. m. at his residence, 1875 =
Street northwest. WILLIAM ASHTON
BERRY, husband of Fife F. Calvert
Berry. II
EDMUNDS-On Tuesday, July o, 1901,
in this city, GEORGE SHERMAN, in
FAINT son of Florence Platt and George
LufT Edmunds. 1t
COOK-On Tuesday. July ;, 1904, at the
residence of her daughter. Mrs. Mary
Cook Carter. 1919 Thirteenth Street,
MARY, widow of Robert Cook. OF Phila-
delphia. II
FLEISHELL-On Tuesday, July .,
1904 at 1925 a. m, FLORENCE MARY,
twin daughter Of George and Florence
(Nef) Fleishell. II
The Washington times., 1904-07-06
IMPORTANT DECISION
WTIATES TAX SALE

A Anal decree, which will undoubtedly
be far-reac ching in its effect on many
similar cases OF tax sales in the District,
has neen signed by Justice Anderson in
the case Of Caroline King against II.
Randall Webb and others, in favor OF
Mrs. King. II declares a tax sale Of
premises rs Market Space null and void
In the original proceedings Mrs. King
sought to restrain the defendants from
interfering with her in possession Of the
premises mentioned.
Mrs. King said she had a long lease
on the premises providing that she
should pay the taxes in addition TO
monthly rental. Through oversight she
failed 10 pay the tax for the second
half Of the year 1898 and the property
was subsequently sold at aX sale TO
Charles II. WilstsiC. The certificate of
sale not having been redeemed In the
two years allowed by law Wlltsie was
entitled to a tax deed for the property.
Mrs. King COntendcd the tax deed was
invalid and aveTred her willingness to
pay the amount of the tax which she
had not paid through oversight. The
decree enioins the prosecution Of pro-
ceedinss TO GUST Mrs. Kings from the
premises.
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WILLIAMS MAN
OF THE HOUR

ST. LOUIS, July 6.-John Sharp VIII
hams Of Mississippi. appears 10 be the
man OF the hour in the national conven-
ton Of the Democratic party
Earnest and studioUs as always. he is
using his every energy 10 make The
present gathering Of the Democrats OF
the country successful both In the
choice Of candidates they VIII present
for suffrage of people, and the platform
upon which those candidates will stand.
Williams was one Of the first members
OF the party Of national prominence To
appreciate the good qualities OF Judge
Parker as Presidential timber from 2
geographical as well as from e personal
standpoint.
RE came out for Parker early IN the
game, and he has consistently stood IN,
him and urged him az the Moses that
wGs 20 lead the Democratic host out Of
the wilderness 10 the promised land Of
power and Offices
After getting the boom for Parker
well started, Williams stole away 10 a
quiet room on one Of the extensive
bOulevards Of st. Louis and conceaIing
his address from everyone but mis-
closest friends. started IN 10 write a
platform 10 submit 10 the resolutions
committee. and upon which every good
Democrat could stand.
Before he had fully licked this into
shape 10 his own satisfaction he was
TOufed that he had been selected 10
act as temporary chairman Of the con-
NtutiOn.
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MAJOR SYLVESTER PATS
BACKS OF BLUECOATS
Tells Police How Well They Did in
Maintaining Order on In
depedence Day.

Appreciative Of success which attended
police efforts to maintain an orderly
Fourth, Major Sylvester took occasion
this morning to commend the men under
him in the following general order:
The Major and Superintendent de-
slres to congratulate the members Of
the force on the success which attended
efforts for the several days preceding
and on the day OF the Fourth.
Accustomed as the citizens Of the
United States Capital are 70 evidence
their patriotism from time 10 time, more
natural for them. perhaps. being located
at the seat Of government, the difficult
ties attending the restraining of such
efforts on Independence Day are many
In the course of years inventive
genius has given the young American
modern implements for noise making.
their use involving risk 10 person and
property, until It has become necessary
:Or the authorities to eliminate the
means which cause injury, death, and
obstruction.
There was an absence of the deadly
toy pistol, and a general respect for
the regulation as TO the size OF crack
ers and the use Of fire arms and dan
gerOus bombs.
ne placing q caps on car tracks
was INDUCED in less frequently than
year ago, arrests having followed when
practiced. That whole railroad track
age. or that every locality. could be
supervised by the police at one time,
their number being limited and the ter
rtOry extensive. would be an impos-
siCI lity.
To the young people and parents
great praise is due for their general
. nd 49,, Min 2
thorities in UNFOLDING the laws.
Accidents were few, perhaps fewer,
than in any city the size of the Dis
! trict There was no loss OF eyes or limbs
reported to the police through the use
Of pistol or fireworks, the only casual
ties being slight accidents from burns
except that in one case powder from
4 tablet cap penetrated "A boys legs
The powder-burned cases from the use
OF crackers and rockets numbered
thirteen"
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NO SUMNER VACATION
FOR SECRETARY WILSON
Death of Colonel Brigham Leaves the
Agricultural Chief Without
an Assistant.

The only Cabinet officer who viii
spend practically the whole summer in
Washington is Secretary Wilson, Of the
Department Of Agriculture. AS yet no
successor has been appointed to As
sistant Secretary Joseph II. Brigham,
who died last week, and consequently
there will be no one to take charge Of
the Secretary Office in the absence OF
Secretary Wilson, should he take a va
cation.
Il have heard nothing in regard 10
Mr.. Brigham's successor" said Secre-
taTy Wilson this morning. The matter
Is, OF course. in the hands of tie Presi-
dent. / shall have to remain right here
throughout the summer" he added, "as
there Is no one to take my place.
Even in the event Of an early appoint
ment OF an Assistant Secretary Il would
be some weeks before ne became SUI
hciently acquainted with his work 70
take entire charge and only the most
important business could call Secretary
Wilson away, under the circumstances.
The Washington times., 1904-07-06
DISTRICT At WAR
WITH GEN. HARRIES
Commissioners VIII Force
Him to Remove Conduit.
IN WAY OF NEW BUILDING
As Vice President Of Potomac Electric
Company, HarIies Declined
to Assume SITE.

War has been declared between the
District government and George II.
Harries. vice president OF the Potomac
Electric Power Company, because Gen
era Harries this morning emphatcaily
declined to comply with the request OF
the District Engineer Department that
his company remove at once the electric
conduit with It's appurtenances which
ave on Thirteen-and-a-half Street. be
tween d and Z Streets northwest, in
tCrfering with the work Of the con-
tractor for the foundations Of the new
Municipal Building.
A few weeks ago Il was found that
the foundation work could not be com
pleted without having the conduit re-
moved. The company was informed OF
this. and today General Harries sent %
the District Commissioners his letter re-
fusing 10 meet the request. and claim
ing that the District ought to pay for
the cost Of removal which was. he said,
g. ~.
I'm this connection It is interesting TO
note that when the District changed TIE
width Of Tenth Street between Z and
F Streets. thereby necessitating the re-
movaI OF the conduits Of the United
states EIetlIlC Lighting NOHIpdHgr lHe
District paid on December IS. 1897, q
the company the sum OF S1,1649S.'
This claim Is denied by d. +. Nc
Comb Superintendent of Sewers. The
District authorities are decided that
they Will push the matter TO its utmost
They have at last wearied Of the many
difficulties that have been pot in the way
Of the construction az the new District
building.
If Corporation Counsel Duvall Upholds
them In their present position, the
courts viii be resOrted 10 If General
Harries persists in his refusal to comply
with the request Of the Engineer De-
partment
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Mr.. MORTON OFF FOR WEST
TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AFFAIRS

Secretary Morton will leave Washing
ton tonight for the month of July. He
will go first TO New York Tomorrow
night he will leave that city for Chicago
where he will straighten up his business
affairs, and prepare TO come to Washing
ton permanently. on the evening Of
July Il he will be the guest Of the Mer-
chants Club. in Chicago, at a dinner.
While In the West he will also go to
hfs former home ar Nebraska City, Neb..
where he still has large business inter-
ests. He will also probably be at Lake
Geneva, Wis, where members of his
family are for the summer.
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DEATH RECORD.

Baker. Josiah, ! month"; iii II. Sc.
Buete. John P, 4S, Casualty Hospital
Clark Virginia, "a. l1S5 goth II.
Cook, Mary, 70 1919 18th st. NV
Crawford Addie, g. 400 Sd 81. Sw.
Edn.Jlnds George sherman, is days, Columbian
University Hospital.
Garner Albert H., months, Sol 81 sW-
Greu, Agatha, 3 months, 81. AIMS Asylum.
Grose. Fred. IS, Sibley Hospital.
Gross. Leila. 8 months, Goa Acker St ne
Hamilton, Beatrice l., months. 1905 Nyie
court ne.
johnson. Marian. CO. Wash. Asylum Hospt
Kelley. Madeline, months, Girls alley, between
9Th and eth, ID and nv.
Levy, Abraham, l9 years, Potomac River
Georgetown.
Logan, Mamie l.. 81, 100 + st ne.
Lucas sara A, IL, i29 Goth st.
Mitchell, Mary, %. Columbian Univ. Hospt.
Motion, James H., IS, 2217 d Il. NV.
Moten Lewis. months, 1913 Sd ST NV.
Parkerson, Charles +, ~ months, 10 Chester CT.
SloWsOn, Archie l., 2S Casualty Hospital,
Smith. James, %, Providence Hospital.
Spencer. John, -, sherman Hotel.
Stepney, William, ~. Wash. Asylum Hospt.
Talhert, Annie, 20, Casualty Hospital
TaIbert, James, Q, Casualty HCspitaE
TAYLOR, Sarah 20 days, 1926 18th ST. nv.
" alker, John c., l, PA Rufus CT. Sc.
White, Harvey, Is, Freedmens Hospital.
Williams, Thomas, months, 426 l. 81. NV.
Young, Joseph. l, lll6 Congress 81. ne.
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NO UNITY SHOWN
AGAINST PARKER

ST. LOUIS. July 6-What Will the
anti-Parker combine be able to accom-
plish IN face Of the tremendous odds
against them? is the question on which
much speculation is made
Although Tammany Leader Murphy
and eX-Caudidate Bryan have been
equally anxious 20 encompass the
Esopus jurist's defeat, they have been
wocfully deficient In their efforts to pull
well together IN double harness. Cnfor-
tunately for them, there has been no
cohesion, no definite plan Of battle. so
that all The efforts Of the men striving
70 beat Parker have been numbed and
paralyzed by their secret belief that the
nomination Of Parker is inevitable.
That has been the chief trouble with
the anu-Parker men. They have strIven
TO deceive themselves. Murphy and
Bryan both know there Is practically
no chance Of beating Parker, but aD-