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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ;. 1904.
That Issue.

The issue on which the Democratic
party intends to fight this year seems
more and more elusive as one OBJ
serves the proceedings. First, we
were to have the Gold Standard. But
aside from the fact that a large sec
ton of the party is dragged re-
luctantly by the ears to the rally
around the gold standard, Mr.. Roose-
welt is also an unimpeachable gold
standard man. and it is six of one
and half a dozen of the other.
Then it was the Panama Canal, but
the trouble with that issue is that
the Democrats want the canal just as
badly as the Republicans do, and
some of them want it worse. To
quarrel with a man for giving you
what you want seems absurd.
Then it was the Philippine policy,
but that seems to be falling through
too. since the policies of the two par
ties are so nearly alike that it takes
a chemical analysis TO determine the
hlnCA
A feeble attempt was then made to
accuse certain Republican organs of
mud-slinging but unfortunately, Sen
ator Hill went into that business at
about the same time, and whatever
mud is on Judge Parker may justly
be traced to that source. Personally,
no Republican has anything against
Judge Parker. We do not know
whether We have anything against
his policy or not, because nobody has
any idea, as yet, what his policy is.
We do know what Mr.. Roosevelt's
policy is, and if any point of it is in
doubt there is every reason to sup
pose that he will make it clear if he
is asked. We are ready to fight this
campaign on any issue the Democracy
sees fit to bring up, but thus far it
seems to be a case OF
do not ike thee, DR.. Fell.
The reason why cannot tell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
OLD TILDEN SUPPORTER
DEAD IN OGDENSBURG
Born of Poor Parents, Daniel Magone
Carved Out Career for
Himself.

OGDENSBURG, y. Y. Sept. 5.-Dan-
iel Magone, former collector Of the port
Of New York, under the first Cleveland
Administration, died at his home last
evening
Mr.. MagOne was a Democrat Of the
Tilden school and was formerly q IA
miliar figure at all State conventions
and political assemblages- Born Of poor
parents, in the city of Ogdensburg.
about the year 1881, he received little
education. but at an early age began TO
acquire one through his own efforts.
He became an Office boy for Judge
W. Z. Brown. took up the study OF law
and soon after receiving his degree be-
gan 10 make a wide reputation for him
self. His practice was said 10 be very
lucrative He was appointed collector
of customs Of the port OF New York
by President Cleveland in 1856. and his
selection gave general satisfaction
Mr.. MagOne was q pallbearer at the
Tilden funeral, and II was there that
he first met Mr.. Cleveland. and the
latter became a warm friend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
HALF-CLAD TENANTS
SEEK SAFETY FROM FIRE

Fleeing in scanty attire on the alarm
OF Ere in the Concord Apartments. ore
gon and New Hampshire Avenues north
west. at 3:47 o'clock Sunday morning.
occupants Of rooms in the house learn
ed uDon reaching the street that the
blaze was confined to a small closet on
the fourth floor. The building was not
endangered as supposed.
The apartments In which the fire
originated are occupied by Mrs. Fannie
Fox, widow Of Robert Fox. A candle
ignited some clothing. About $3.50 dam
age was caused Mrs. Fox was slightly
burned about the arms and body
In making preparations to send her
grandson to Atlantic City on Sunday
morning. Mrs. Fox went to 4 clothes
closet with a candle. She set fire 10
clothing hanging there. Fer own cloth
ing also took fire and in an instant she
was cnvelOped IN flames.
Considerable excitement was caused BY
the alarm OF FIRE and tenants rushed 70
safety in paJamas, night dresses, under
shirts, and trousers.
Trimbau Preston, the grandson, VINO
was preparing for his trip to the sea
shore, fed down the fire escape ana
reached the ground in safety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
Morton The BuSineSSlike.

Secretary MortOn's order regulating
the expenses of officers travelling in
this country according to a schedule,
is likely to cause some excitement
among navy men who have been ac-
customed to go about in that never
mind the cost style peculiar to some
Of them. II may also cause some
criticism. But, on the whole, it seems
to be a good thing.
The allowance appears to be large
enough TO permit an officer TO travel
respectfully anywhere in this coun-
try, and Of course, if he chooses, he
may supplement the sum allowed for
tips and other things, out Of his own
private purse. At any rate, nobody
can object, with any show Of reason,
TO the plan of limiting the expense
account of officers as the expense ac-
count Of other men to travel on bust
ness not their own is, tacitly or ex-
plicitly. limited by their employers.
During the period of business ex-
pansion which followed the war it
was customary for many business
houses to allow their men a sum for
expenses which would make the young
business man of today open his eyes.
They we're anxious TO extend their
trade as rapidly as possible, good men
were not numerous, money was easy.
and it paid them 20 treat a good man
well. Hence there grew up a lavish
ness of expenditure among American
travellers in general which was the
wonder and the dismay of Europe
when we carried it over there. and
it must be said that this lavishness
OF expenditure has not always. II
ever, cOnduced to the benefit OF the
general public. 1t has resulted in a
few people being treated as we'll as
resources would permit, in hotels
and on trains, while the rest had to
take what they could get; and you
cannot run hotel, a restaurant or
any other business with real success
IN that slipshod way. The amount
set aside by Secretary Morton for fees
and other expenses is about what a
man with the average navy officers
income would spend for these pur-
poses.
There is a question, and a large
question-mark after It, as TO the
adequacy of the pay OF our army and
navy men. our diplomats and consuls.
It is alleged with good show of reason
that these men are not, as a rule,
paid as much as they should be, con-
sidering the circle in which they are
required to move. and the expenses
they are obliged to incur. II this is
30, raise the pay and enlarge the al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
FRANCE MUST BREAK
AWAY FROM ROME
NJ. Combes, the French Premier, De-
clares for the Separation of
Church and State.

AUXERRE, Sept. 5.-Prime Minister
Combes, speaking at banquet in this
city. declared that the republic meant
to free France from all dependence as
regards religious power.
For thirty years. he said. the ecclesi-
astical power had aud6ciously violated
the cOncOrdaI- A new one was inn
possible The only solution was the
separation Of church and state by mu-
tual consent.
In the interests of social peace and
religious liberty he was disposed %
make all reasonable concessions in order
that the separation should open a new
era OF social concord
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
BAL MASQUE AT
HARPERS FERRY

The growing event Of the season at
Haroers Ferry. w. Va, was an old
time masquerade and dance given at the
''Hin Ton" last Friday, under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. L. NcIntire May, Of Wash
ington. d. c. There were 200 guests.
Masks were discarded at 10 O'Clock.
Among those present were Mrs. FL
phonzo YOungs. DR.. l. 5. Stone and fam
fly, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Seebold, Mr.
and Mrs. Copenhaver. Mr.. and Mrs II
L. Tharp, J. A Fitzgerald. J. A. B. Hay,
DR.. g. b. Moore, +, y. J. Weber, Miss
NJ. a. ID. Hill, Col. H. Davis Miss Elsie
NJ. May. DIT. and Mrs. -. B. Gibbons. DR.
Darcy. Mrs. /. r May, Miss Olive A
Wright, and Miss Rhea McHugh. Mas
ter Charles Seebold, Miss Core Shreves.
Mrs. William Behrens, and II. Pierce,
and Mrs. II. Thull. of Boston.
Mrs. May. whose management Of the
affair was largely responsible for its
success, will return 10 her Washington
home tomorrow.
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lowance for expenses; but let us have
things done on a businesslike basis.
More graft" has resulted from the
tacit assumption that Uncle Sam is
a paymaster who can afford TO lose
money, than from any other one
thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
ROMANCE
ENDS AT ALTAR

A pretty romance which has covered
the years since the two young people
were schoolmates. will eliminate tomor-
row evening when Miss Jean NJ. Long
shore will be married 10 Frank 81 Al
ford. of Washington. at the home OF
the brides parents. in Philadelphia.
The ceremony will be performed with
"A solemn nuptial mass in St. Edwards
Church, Eighth and York Streets. after
which a reception Will be held at the
brides home, 2322 North Sixth Street.
Mr.. Afford Will bring his bride TO Wash
ingtOn where they will make their
home.
Mr.. Afford formerly lived in PhiIadeI-
phia. and attended the same school as
that of his future wife. They were
great friends, but later Mr. Afford NOV
ed 10 Washington, and about two years
ago while Miss Longshore was on \
visit to Washington friends. the two
young people met on an excursion down
the river.
When Miss Longshore went back 90
Philadelphia n correspondence ensued
between the young people. which led 10
their engagement, and the romance viii
have It's pretty finale IN the marriage
of Mr. Afford and Miss Longshore to-
morrow night.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Smith announce
the marriage of their daughter, Olive L.
Smith. and Charles +, Perry, which took
place on Saturday evening, at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry are now on their
honeymoon, and upon their return 10
Washington on September will be az
home At POP Indiana Avenue.
MIS-. Charles C. Bennett, of Washing
ton. who Is spending several months in
Europe, was last week in Paris.
Mrs Henry Bennington. with her
daughter, Mrs ). II. Green, and grand
daughter, Miss Maud Green, IS enjoying
the beauties Of Spring Lake. n. J. Miss
Green is counted among the most pOpu-
lar girls at Spring Lake, and Is, con-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
GAMING OF CROWS
PREVENTS A SUICIDE

CANTON. n. Y. Sept. 5.-Because
flock OF crows kept cawing IN an IN
usual manner a keeper OF the aims
house walked over high tree near the
institution TO see what caused ths
COmmotiOn. There he found David
Cation. an inmate, preparing 10 hang
himself.
The keeper succeeded in getting Cation
TO return to the almShouse, where ne
investigated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
MRS. SHAW WILL
RETURN TOMORROW
First Of Cabinet Women to
Reach Home.
MOVEMENTS OF THE OTHERS
French Ambassador and Madame JUS
serand Guests of King Christian of
Denmark-SOcial Gossip.

The return to Washington tomorrow Of
Mrs. Shaw and her daughters. viii be
Pleasantly welcomed by friends Of this
cabinet family, who have remained in
town. While the Secretary OF the Treas
ury Is busy with campaign work In the
West. his family has been spending some
weeks in Maine.
MIS-. Shaw was among the last of the
cabinet hostesses to fcave Washington
this summer. and viii likewise be the
Hrt 10 assist In the opening Of official
households
Miss Wilson, daughter OF the secre-
tary OF Agriculture, is expected at her
Vermont Avenue home the latter part
u this week Miss Wilson has concIud-
ed a most delightful summer as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas f. Walsh
The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Payne will again occupy their charming
apartments al the Arlington. Mrs.
Payne will come to Washington this
week. 20 remain throughout the winter
Society may look forward To many in
leresting entertainments at the hon Q Of
the new Secretary of the NAVY and
Mrs. Morton. The Secretary is now Iiv-
ing at an apartment house, but will
social season may be participated in
with convenience and comfort Mrs
Morton came to Washington for a short
"hiIe last week, but Is now In Chicago.
Mrs. Taft. wife of the Secretary OF
Var. and Mrs Metcalf, wife of the Sec
Rotary OF Commerce and Labor, do not
contemplate coming to Washington be-
iore the middle OF next month. No
othcial entertainments will. OF course, be
given until late in the winter, but both
OF these charming hoytesses will be es-
tablished at the Capital before that
time.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. LOomis are spending a delightful
time camping in the Maine woods They
Will end their outing about the middle
OF September and return to Washington
for the season.
The French Ambassador and Nine
JusSerand, who are spending some time
In Cope nhagen, were entertained at din
ner recently by King Christian. Nine
Jusserand has completely recovered
from the Illness which distressed her
4 friends for so many weeks.
Col. Albert w. Swain. United States
consul at Southampton, England and
Mrs Swain are the guests in this city
OF their daughter. Mrs Reed. wife OF
Lieut.. Milton +. Reed. OF the navy
Colonel and Mrs Swain will visit their
former home in Iowa before returning
10 England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
TOO MANY STUDIES
IN THE SCHOOLS
Board of Education Seeks
a Remedy.
MORE TIME FOR ESSENTIALS
Effort to Weed Out Branches Borrowed
From College Curriculum-Elec-
tives in High Grades.

The pupils of the District public
schools are being overwOTked-
Upon this, despite the excellent re-
suits obtained in many instances. sew
eral members OF the Public School
Board are agreed. Too much work for
the school hours is provided for in the
regulations. they believe, and the re-
suit OF the system. unless modified to
a material degree. viii be that obtained
elsewhere-the accumulation Of a smat-
tering Of many things and too little
genuine knowledge OF the few neces-
sary principles.
For many months, according to a
member OF the Board Of Education,
this opinion has been held BIZ several
officials Of the board. and u has been
so strengthened by results that steps
have been taken to improve the con-
ditions. This has been done in the high
schools. where the majority or public
school pupils practically finish their ed
ucation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

The cooks union in Milwaukee has
been beaten, but # is only fair TO state
that the cooks were mere men. and that
the woman who was victor in the con-
test had a knife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

A mans reputation depends largely on
his chin. II he knows enough 20 keep
II still II may develop into one Of those
square chins which look SO wen IN a
half-tone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

There would be some sense I'm throw
Ing half bushel OF rice at a farmer
and his bride. They could use IL 10
feed the hens
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

Some people econOmize on the meat
bill by eating Goldfish. and some BY rails
ing chickens. but fl comes to much the
same thing IN the end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
INSECT
SPREADS FEVER
Government Experts Com
plete Their Investigation.
DISCOVER A NEW PARASITE
Tiny Bug That Has Caused Thousands
Of Deaths in the West Tbrives
on Prairie Dog.

1t was a bug that spread the spotted
fever throughout certain districts OF
Montana and Idaho. and killed thous-
ands of people, producing a disease that
is even now, despite the efforts OF the
Marine Hospital Service. as deadly as
any known
Surgeon General Walter Wynap. OF
the Marine Hospital Service. who has
had his men at work upon the emf
demic OF spotted fever for more than
year has received completed reports
on the Investigations made and Is IN
them
An Animal Parasite.
Like the hook worm, that has been
devastating the agricultural districts Of
Porto Rico, which was isolated by United
States army surgeons. and the yellow
fever mosquito, discovered by the same
medical corps, the cause Of the Western
fever" is an animal parasite
DtVested Of medical terms, the para
site Is very small tick that thrives on
the prairie dog" or gopher
Surgeon General Wyman has been in
formed that these little animals are
frequently covered with the parasite but
the biting Of them causes no inconven-
fence. In fact, the gOphers seem TO
thrive on the bug, and those who have
been making the Investigations assert
that the only practical way to get rid
of the disease is TO XIII on the dogs.
Many OF the epldemies have been
traced TO the proximity OF dog towas 10
boys have spread the disease. having the
dogs for pets.
II has been proven that the toxin OF
the bug is fatal 10 the human race.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

Bracelets are said 20 be fashionabl
at Newport. There are some men in
good society who ught to wear them,
with chains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
No Time for Music.

Again, the boy or girl who must re-
ceive all the education he or she ever
expects to get in the public schools and
then go out and work for livirS has
little time or use for music during school
hours When the prospect before her is
one Of bodily toll. she has little interest
in study and writing OF tonic. dominant
and sub-dominant trials in minor keys,
and OF the diminished triad on the lead
ing tone IN major and minor with its
resolutions
The boy who expects to be some
bOdy's bOOkkeeper when his school days
are over. and who couldn't draw a
straight line without the use OF a ruler,
must take up part OF his valuable school
time in the drawing class.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
Too Many Studies.

However. with the continued addi-
ton Of special studies the necessary
branches to even a common education
have suffered materially. and with the
prevailing number Of studies. now IN
cluded in the schedule, II is almost i'm
possible for a pupil TO master them sat
isfactorily to himself or his teacher
without giving almost his entire free
time TO study
while pupils in the higher grades
can more easily afford 10 follow this
arrangement the trouble comes in lower
grades where young minds stand the
danger OF being Overtaxed. Instead Of
being confined TO the three RS they
are given many other and manifestly
unnecessary things TO study. and branch
IS which might just as well be added In
later years are stipulated I'm lower grade
work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
School Board interested.

Mr.. Stuart. Superintendent Of Pub
lie Schools, and Mr.. Hughes, Director
OF High Schools" said a member OF the
board, arranged. and the board ap-
proved, revision In the high school
course, which adds several elective
courses, making 1t possible for the stu
dent to take "a systematic line Of stud
les without many OF the extra studies
heretofore provided. This will mate
rally decrease the amount of work in
the high schools and better fit the girl
or boy for a practical profession, or,
at least, put the student in a better
way to work for one.
That the present system IN governing
schools In Washington IS excellent IS
not 10 be denied. The majority OF teach
ers have been educated in Washington
with a view 10 assuming charge OF local
schools and they have proved their ef-
ficiency Salaries are notably small, but
much enthusiasm for the work has al
ways prevailed, especially among the
200 women instructors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
Takes Place Of College.

1T has always been pretty wei under
stood that the object Of public schools
in any city Of any country is TO give
such pupils who cannot afford a col
legiate education a course In ordinary
studies which will enable him to go
through the world with some degree Of
credit 70 himself and 20 lay the foun-
dalton, If opportunity permits. for some
thing higher.
1t can readily be seen that the intro
ductiOn of extensive courses In physi-
olOgy for the pupil who proposes be-
coming a bOOkkeeper are as useless and
as great a waste of time as a singing
class for yOungSter who couldn't turn
a tune If his life depended on it.
Although teachers in the Washington
public schools have not gone out Of their
way 10 protest against the situation. for
that would only mean the loss Of their
positions. they have made it quite plain
that even with their best efforts and
those Of the children in their charge,
IL IS impossible 10 master the courses
In a proper manner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
Points In Paragraphs.

When st, Louis cannot get up any
other sort Of excitement she manages
to have a trolley collision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05
Smattering of Many Things.

"A half hour is given TO this, and
another TO that. with a smattering OF
arithmetic and grammar in between.
BY the time the arithmetic and gram
mar come around again the last lesson
remains but a dim shadow in the minds
Of the little ones. especially. but the
next one must be attended TO and so
the school years goes.
The tendency Of the school board is
however. now directed toward a better
ing OF these conditions, and the changes
made in the high school courses are
proof that even deeper research and bet
ter results Will be obtained in respect
OF lower grades.
This will not be accomplished this
session. but II Is understood from an
official in the public school service that
the remedy of the evil is not far distant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

II reformers only knew their business
as well as scamps know theirs. the
scamps would have no business TO stay
on earth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

DR.. Walter a. Wood is a guest At the
Lafayette Hotel, Asbury Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

Miss Wilson, daughter of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture, is expected at her
vermont Avenue home the latter part
u this week. Miss Wilson has concIud-
ed a most delightful summer as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

Mrs. Charles G. Bennett, of Washing
ton. who IS spending several months in
Europe was last week in Paris.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

Mrs. Emma Stanford Kerr. her sister,
Miss Carrie Stanford. and Miss Lulu
Rollins, left Washington yesterday for
a visit to the St. Louis Fair. AT the
conclusion of their visit TO the exposI-
ton Miss Stanford win visit another
sister whose home is near St Louis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-05

DR.. and Mrs. A. Rhett Stewart are
again In their Washington home after
spending several weeks out OF town.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-01-15
HE WANTED PROOF.

The son Of . city official of high
standing was recently accused Of ex-
pectorating out Of the window at
school by his teacher, and when asked
why he did it, replied that he was not
guilty.
But you did, sir, !" the teacher re-
piled. and again the youth informed
his instructor that he Was not guilty
The teacher insisted ard the boy pro.
aimed his innocence until finally the
teacher informed him that he would
"have to prove he did not spit out Of
the window"
mo sir" the youth corrected. al,
devolves on you to prove that did. u
and the logic was so overwhelming
that tho discussion ended.