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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20
DAYS DEVELOPMENTS
IN WORLD OF POLITICS

Pennsylvania Democrats, in con-
vention at Harrisburg, selected dele
gates to st. Louis convention,
adopted the unit rule, but gave no
instructions.
Democratic State committee Of
Nevada appointed delegates to the
st. Louis convention, ami @com-
mended" Representative W. r.
Hearst TO the Democrats Of the
country. No explicit instructions
were given. Senator EewIands and
Governor Sadler are two of the
delegates appointed 1t was decided
not to hold a State convention.
Democrats of Oregon selected
delegates to Che St. Louis convea-
tion, and failed to instruct them.
Instructions FOR Hearst were ex-
pected, but failed. Governor Cham
berlain heads the delegat;e1.
State elections were held in Louis
lana. Democrats had little opposi-
~tion. Ex-senator Newton c. BIan-
chard was elected Governor.
Republicans Of Florida nominated
full State ticket, headed BY NJ. B.
McFaTlane for governor.
Representative ]. W. Fordney
was renOminated for Congress by
the Republicans Of the Eighth
Michigan district.
Representative y r Patterson of
Memphis was iieIominated for Cor
gress by the democrats of the
Tenth Tennesses district. Senator
Bate was indoEssd for reelection.
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The City's Street Railways.
Danger of Injustice Being Done the
Latter.

The argument that because the
present street railway systems in this
city could be duplicated for much
less thar 100000 a mile. even if true,
does not strike US as being particu-
larly sound 1t should be borne in
mind that these roads, before reach
ing their present efficiency, were
forced-forced, too, by Congress-to
expend millions of dollars. The Capt.
tai Traction Company built more or
less useless union station at the di-
rection of Congress ana, after years
devoted to experimenting and main
tanning the first underground trolley
road on this side of the Atlantic,
promptly changed a recently INSTALL
ed cable system at the expense of
millions into the latest and most i'm
proved underground system. The
Metropolitan road had an even more
expensive experience. 1t saw itself
compelled to expend not less than
100000 in experiments before it was
able to comply with the requirements
Of Congress. Compared with New
York and other cities we have here
a reasonably efficient street car SER
vice. 1t might be better, no doubt.
but we shall not make it better by
making unreasonable demands upon
the roads. Before taking action,
Congress should ascertain beyond
the shadow of a doubt who is behind
this M Street enterprise and what il
all really means st present the
public is entirely in the dark regard
ing it,
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uNMApE HISTORY.

The great discovery Of the age, how
ever. was the discovery that money
was radioactive. giving off $-rays.
The y s-rays. it soon transpired. play
ed a much more important part in the
scheme of life than either the X-rays
or the Mays.
Indeed. as now appeared. life in any
true sense would hardly be possible.
without s-rays. It was S-rays that
made the surgeon operate, the novelist
write the society woman entertain,
Congress legislate. and Wagner to be
performed in New York
Some scientists claimed that money
could be made to communicate its ac-
tivity to animals of the lower orders.
Their experiments with mares were
very interesting, but not conclusive
PIgk
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FACTS ABOUT JAPAN.

The empire includes 1900 islands.
stretching nearly $500 miles.
Area. Isl, 153 square miles-as large as
the north Atlantic States
Coal the chief wealth-9, 900. 600 tons
mined in 1901.
Textile production increased from 50
1901
The population in 1900 A. sos, 9S7
Day laborers receive 20 cents a day.
women servants 81 cents a month, men
servants $l.35 a month, women farm
laborers7 $3.50. men farm laborers 1885.
Four hundred and eighty daily papers.
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Senators and the Capitol.
The Astonishing Growth in Demand
for Rooms.

for Rooms.
The usual amount Of ignorance re-
garding things architectural was de-
Yeloped in the Senate yesterday over
the propositions to erect an office
building for the use OF Senators and
to undertake the extension of the
Capitol according 10 sketch plans
found among the papers of Architect
Walter Neither the question of dis
figuring the Capitol, nor that of ex-
pense involved in the construction
Of an Office building, is really involv-
ed in these discussions. What the
Senators are after is rooms. and
more rooms, and they will not be
happy until they get them. Twenty
years ago there were not more than
three committees which could boast
OF an ante-room, and Senators be-
longing to the minority had to be
content without any room whatso-
ever. Nowadays there is scarcely e
committee which does not control
two rooms. and each Senator,
whether a member of the majority OF
the minority. must have an office -
Presently, no doubt. We shall be cali
ed upon to provide a separate room
for each committee clerk, then an
other one for the secretary, and still
another, perhaps. for the messenger
These provided, it will be but sin
gle step to a bathroom for each Sen
ator, and, later on, to a kitchen
where the great mans lunch may be
prepared; for it is inconceivable that
surrounded by such splendor, he
should consent to eat anywhere ex-
cept where he may be shielded from
the gaze of the vulgar. The scheme
is elastic and expansive beyond the
dreams of ordinary mortals. We
only wonder how such effete legisls-
tive assemblies like the British par
lament, the Corps Legislatif OF
France, the Reichstag in Germany
and others too numerous to mention
ever get along as they do without
providing a house for each of their
members.
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10 the Supreme Court Bench. Mr.
Blanchard was appointed TO succeed him
in the Senate. He was afterNard elect
ed by the legislature 10 serve out The
remainder Of the term. He Wis defeated
for recollection by Senator MeEnery.
and was then chosen as Jastice of the
supreme court of louisiana
Several months ago he resigned from
tie bench TO make the race for COVER
nor in the Democratic primary. tie first
ever held in the State He won the
nomination. and his election followed
as matter of course. There was lit
tie Republican opp0sitioB. and what
there was cid not corr from the regu-
lar Republican organize tion. but rather
frora the lilly white facsion headed By
Coll ". j. Behaa. an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
soldier. and a wealthy PLANTER
The vote cast was comparatively
small. not exceeding 5000. cut Of which
Mr. Blanchard has a majority OF more
than 25.c0o The lilly whites" entered
the field merely for the purpose or main
tanning an organization. .EThe entire
Democratic ticket was elected
Foraker at Burlington
Senator Foraker of Ohio has gone to
Burlington, VI. TO address the Repub-
Iican State convention. which IS in ses-
ion there today. The convention will
choose delegates TO the Chicago con-
vention. and instruct then to vote for
the nomination of Roosevelt.
With the Vermont delegates selected
toesay. the President viii have about 80
instructed delegates out OF approx
mately $50 already chosen.
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cient as q younger man who is unable
to do more than illustrate the negr-
tive side OF the survival-of-the-httes
theory Besides. to be logical. Con
gress should beSn by expelling all
Of its own members above the age Of
seventy.
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FACTS ABOUT KOREA.

The area is S20CO square miles
There are nine treaty ports
Gold the greatest mineral wealth
nearly S3,O0o,000 worth exported annually.
The population is Il, 100000. including
5000 Japanese. who control the coun-
try's activities.
Education costs S165. coo and religious
sacrifices S1S6,00O
The navy consists of % admirals and
one lron-built coal barge. The Worlds
Work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

A bill has been reported favorably
TO the House by its Committee on
Civil Service Reform and Retrench-
ment which provides that after June
%, 1907. a clerk reaching the age of
seventy must resign from the Gov
eminent service. The bill. if passed.
VIII force many old men and women
from the departments. It VIII also
prove the entering wedge for civil
service pension legislation. For that
reason we are opposed to it. The
age limit in the naval and military
services is an altogether different
matter. There it is absolutely neces-
s2ry that the junior grades have an
opportunity to reach commend before
r. is too late. But in the civil service
no such necessity exists. The aver
age man at al able to perform work
at seventy is apt to be quite a. Ell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

The rapid growth of governmental
expenditures is illustrated in striking
fashion in table prepared by Sena-
tor Allison to accompany the report
on the sundry civil appropriation bill,
which is now before the Senate. The
table gives the following figures. as
the appropriations made in the sun
dry civil act since 1890:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Archaeologists in Rome have
found the place where the chasm was
into which Marcus Curtius leaped TO
save his country. The chasm is not
there. because it closed up at the
time, by a miracle. but q temple was
built on the spot, and We have the
word of the aacients for the rest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

The next time the Daughters of the
Revolution have a cornerstone to lay
they viii interview the clerk of the
weather and the lay of the land.
The ceremonies yesterday were seen
by those in the front row, and
guessed by those an the ground
which sloped gently downward from
the scene of action; and the wind
blew the flowers off Easter bcnnets
and the patterns out Of Easter gowns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Nothing. apparently. remains to
be done to make the transfer TO the
United States OF the property held by
the Panama Canal Company com
plete except a vote of ratification, to
be passed by the meeting of stock
holders next Saturday. That. we are
told. is a mere formality, however.
The ownership Of the canal by the
United States Is positively assured.
And now to work!
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Law dNirSfreLs Bic.

Three drinksl Big onest Quick
After the thirsty man had swaNogcd
nine fingers hastily he took deep
breath and turned to crowd OF men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

a speaker In a New York woman
club recently declared that every woman
who would not die or go mad must get
out of the home. but il is thought that
homes will wag on about as usual, with
no more than the average percentage OF
death and insanity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

A newspaper extra was issued in
mid-ocean. on the steamer iceland.
10 announce the recent disaster to the
Russian navy. The time may come
when the morning newspaper will be
as much matter OF course as the
morning cream on Atlantic liners,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

To have Hearst >placards showing
down on devoted Parker heads Is not.
after all. so bad as 10 be reduced TO
lowing Parker handbilIs on the heads
Of Hearst delegates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Whel a delegate TO a great political
convention uses the kind of English
that some of them do. il seems quite
appropriate to say that he is unin-
CtTrlctPd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

The result Of the New York State
Democratic convention is called by re-
joicing Democratic authority "a triumph
OF sanity. Really, to hear some Of the
things that are said. one would suppose
the entire Democratic party to be un-
dergoing an examination for lunacy.
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The World mean. of course,
the newspaper of that name, printed
IN New York-is most unhappy.
Not a single thing which the Demo-
cratic convention in Albany did suits
It, The Hon Bourke Cochran made
a futile and foolish protest against
instructions. The omission of a
declaration in favor of the historic
Democratic principle of sound mon
ey" seems TO ii TO be a mistake. &"
The abandonment Of the protest
against the Philippine acquisition" is
another, in fact. It is worse than
trimming. The declaration Of oppo-
sition to trusts is feeble and point
less" and the selection of the four
deiegates-at-Iarge viii command
neither respect at home nor influence
al ST. Louis" And as for choosing
James T. Woodward, a member OF
the Morgan gold syndicate that be-
deyiled Clevelands Administration. -
as Presidential elector-at-large-
-whew. the dose is too nauseous to
swallow. Poor World" Poor Pu-
liter! The universe is out of Joint
when such things can be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Korea may have been the Land of
Morning Calm for many centuries, but
II she can honestly call herself that now
she can give points 70 Christian science.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

4 New Jersey authority says that
fried onions VIII XIII Ineumonis germs.
but Il was never before known that
germs had noses.
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Admiral Alexier has asked the Em

Admiral Alexieff has asked the EN-
peror TO relieve him Of his duties as
Niceroy, and the request has been
promptly granted No successor has
as yet been appointed to iii this
place Of the high-sounding title. and
It is much to be doubted whether any
ever will What is he TO be viceroy
Of, anyway? Manchuria? Man
churla is. theoretically, Chinese ter
ritory. Port Arthur? That strong
hold may become japanese property
before long. The situation is like
that in which the Western powers of
Europe found themselves al the time
OF the crusades. Their forces en-
tered Jerusalem two or three times.
and they promptly proclaimed some
one King Of Jerusalem. The viceroy-
atty of the Far East is not whit less
ridiculous than that kingdom of the
thirteenth century. the titular head
OF which never entered his capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Mrs. Glassford. wife of Captain Glass
ford. L. S. A. is at 2411 NJ street for
day or two. She is en- route to Atlanta,
where Captain Glassford Is ordered for
duty. Mr.. and Mrs. Giassford have re-
Gently returned from Manila BY way OF
the SueZ Canal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Gen. and Mrs. Alfred Z. Bates are en-
tertaining their son-ln-law and daugh-
ter. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rotch Swift,
Of New York. whose marriage took place
IN Washington early last winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Miss Justine De Peyster Is visiting Ad-
miral and Mrs. MCGOWAN at their home
IN \ Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

her marriage Miss Gertrude Howard, OF
Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

A birthday party was given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Santucci, 11O7
Street. last evening in honor of their
daughter. Miss Lillian Santucci, who
reached the age of five years. A great
many Of her friends were there. and
she received a number Of beautiful
presents. Refreshments were served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Congratulations are pouring in upon
the Argentine minister and Sonora Gar
ella Merou. on the birth OF a little daugh-
ter. born Sunday afternoon. This makes
the fourth daughter in the family. and
with the South Americans love of
children. a matter of great rejoicing.
The christening. according TO the Span
ish custom, will take place in the near
future and Will be an imposing diplo-
matte affair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Mrs. George Edmund Foss. wife of
Representative Foss Of Illinois. has
cards out for a tea Saturday from . to
I. at III Massachusetts, Avenue
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Mrs. Garrett a. Hobart, so well known
in Washington for her charities during
the time her husband was Vice presi-
dent. was at the head Of unique char
ity bazaar. which opened in Paterson
n. j.. last night She is the keeper Of a
country store, and has as salesvonen
the most prominent society WoUren OF
that city. Miss Helen GriEgs, t.augh-
ter Of the former Attorney Ge,se-Al was
one OF Mrs. Hobart's assistants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

The Swiss minister, NJ. Du Martheray.
has entirely abandoned his lively sur
uIise party which he Anticipated giving
;mself at the Swiss legation on April
20 The last pOstpOnement was made 4
week or ten DAYS ago when the min
lister went 10 Atlantic City for a short
Iesta
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Miss Rebecca Knox. who has been
travelling with party Of friends abroad
Will arrive with them IN New York
about May .. Shortly after her return
q this country. ARRANGEMENTS VIII be
riade for her marriage. which takes
place in June
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Capt. and Mrs Warren Beach are
among the dinner hosts of this evening.
Mrs. NJ. E. Olmsted, wife of Repre-
sentative Olmsted of Pennsylvania,
whose absence from Washington during
the past winter was matter of much
regret TO a large circle Of friends, has
joined Mr.. OlHsted at the Arlington Tor
a short visit Mrs. Olmsted was before
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

The next regular meeting of Camp
Contreras, Danes of 1916. will be held at
o'clock Wednesday. May 4. at the resi-
dence of the District commandment. Mrs.
Louise Eenaday- Hare. zoos G Street; not
on Wednesday. April 20. as heretofore
stated.
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wedding of special interest for the
day is that of Miss Mabel Espey. daugr-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry CLAY Espev.
and DR.. Walter Rogers Hin. which takes
place this evening 81 O'Clock at st.
Andrews Church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Mrs. Shaw viii be at home this after
noon from 4 to 6. at 1755 Massachusetts
Avenue. TO delegates and members Of
the D. A r. attending the congress, ana
to other personal friends who may be
stopping in the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-20

Miss Nora German, daughter OF VIII
liam II. German. and niece of Senator
A. P. German. will be married at Ca
louisville, Nd. today TO DR.. +. g. Bal
linger, OF Atlanta, Ca.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08
price Cents.

so rs to read as follows:
Article 95. In all cases wnere tnefs
is an apDeal from Judgment rem
dered on a reconventionai, or other
incidental. demand. the appeal snali lie
to the Court having jurisdiction OF tne
main demand. .,,,
section 5. Be It further resolved.
etc That said proposed amendments
no subrnitted to the electors OF TINS
state for their approval or rejection. as
required by Article s21 OF the eohs.i,
tuition Of the state of Louisiana: ana
the general election laws OF TINS sea,e.
Of the congressional election 10 De
held on the first Tuesday after the nrss
Monday in November. 1904.
p. III. SNYDER.
Sneaker of the House OF Hepresei'a-
Pm LAMBREMoNr.
President pro tenn of the SENATE
Approved July s. A. ID. 1su4.
NEWTON c. BLANCHAH2;
Governor of tke Statfol LOUISIANA
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL
Secretary Of State
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-09-08

their equipment, In aid of the States
system of public education. the Gener-
al Assembly. elected in April. 1904, is
given authority to issue and direct the
disposition of one million dollars of
bonds of the State, running for pc
riod not exceeding twenty-five years
from the date Of their issue. bearing a
rate of interest not exceeding three per
cent per annum, payabie semi annual
ly. which bonds shall be exempt from
all taxation. and in order to render
this exemption the more effectual, the
par value of any such bonds shall be
deducted for all purposes of taxation
from the aggregate value of the capital
or shares of any bank or other finan-
cial institution. or corporation holding
said bonds for a period of over six
months prior to the first day of jan
uary. In the year for which the tax as
sessnent Is made.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved.
That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed there
on the words: For the proposed
amendment to Article 4s of the Consti-
tuition. relative to bonds in aid of the
states system or public education.
and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 46 of the Consti-
tuition. relative to bonds in aid of the
States system of public education"
and each elector shall indicate. as pro-
vided In the general election laws of
the State. whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
r. n SNYDER
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
J. Y. SANDERS.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved June %. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Secretary of State.
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ACT 10. 12a.


By Mr.. Marks. House Blll No. sii.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 249
of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana relative to the Office or
State Superintendent of Public Edu-
cation.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louis
lana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house concurring, That
Article Two Hundred and forty-nine
(249) of the Constitution of the State of
louisiana. be so amended as TO reao
as follows:
Article Two hundred and forty-nine
(24g): There shall be elected by the
qualified electors Of the State super
tntendent of Public Education. who
shall hold his office for the term OF
four years, and until his successor is
qualified. His duties shall be prescribed
by law, and he shall receive an annuai
salary OF Three Thousand Dollars. The
aggregate annual expense of his Office.
including his salary, shall not exceed
the sum of Four Thousand Dollars.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved. etc..
That this proposed amendment snail
be submitted to the Qualified voters OF
the State for adoption or rejection at
the Presidential and Congressional cleo
tion to be held in November. 1904, and
that il adopted, the same shall take
effect on the 1st day of January. 1909
Section g. Be 1t further resolved, etc.
That on the official ballots to be used
at said election there shall be placed
the words: For the proposed amend
ment to Article 24e Of the Constitution
Of the State of Louisiana" and the
words Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 249 of the Constitution
Of the State of Louisiana and each
elector shall indicate. as provided in
I the general election laws of the State.
which of the propositions for" or
against" he votes for.
r. H. SNYDER,
! Speaker of the House of Representa-
/ tives.
p. NJ. LAMBREMONT.
President pro tempore of the Senate.
Approved July 6. A. d. 1904.
Governor of the State of louisiana
| NEWTON C. BLANCHARD.
i true copy:
JOHN It. MICHEL.
| Secretary of State.