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The Washington times., 1904-07-01
Norris Has q Mystery
Up Political Sleeve
Democratic District Leader Is Silent as the
Sphynx on His Plans for the St
Louis Convention.

cratic campaign. has been as the sphynX
upon this one point. Even J. Fred KEEL
ley. the chairman of the central com
mittee, a man of resource and close to
h1T Norris, has failed in his efforts to
separate that gentleman from his Sc
cret. and all are wondering and asking
What is the mascot that Is TO lead
the delegation on to doughty deeds and
enable them to land right side up with
care IN the maelstrOm in which they
will throw themselves next week."
who is he, or is he a hep they are
asking.
rs II an it or Is it a hero
No one knows but Mr.. Norris, and
to eli who come asking. and their name
is legion, the urbane gentleman an
swerS:
Walt and see. Be at the Pennsyl-
vania station at 2:30 on Saturday, and
the mascot will be there"
After this official statement Mr.. Nor
ris invariably changes the subject, and
all the Establishments of the smo0thest-
tongued Democrats OF Washington fail
TO move him.
Consequently. n large number Of the
inquisitive VIII be on hand at the Sixth
Street station tomorrow afternoon 70
get a glimpse of the mascot. The dele
CATION will draw many; but hundreds
will go TO the train TO satisfy their
curiosity in regard to the mascot.
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1t is not the question of who the
probable nominee Of the st. Louis con-
vention will be. nor whether the VII
liam Randolph Hearst delegates will
stay bought long enough TO jeopardize
tho chances OF Democratic harmony,
nor vet the attitude Of the Western
enthusiasts who still cling to the lead
ership OF the Democratic "DOwie,
Bryan. that is worrying the District Of
Columbia delegation to the Democratic
national convention on the very eve Of
their departure for st. Louis. They are
not from Missouri. but for Missouri, and
vet there is one thing they would Ike
to be shown. and so eager have they
been for information on this score that
the leadership of James L. Norris has
been threatened several times during the
past few weeks because he has kept
locked IN his broad breast the secret
which the other delegates are most anx-
ious 10 have disclosed.
Committees have waited upon Nj.
Norris-committee official and unOfh-
cial-tO get him to tell the secret, but
Mr. Norris has remained Obdurate. Mr..
Norris. approachable to a degree and
reasonably communicative upon other
topics connected with the coming Demo
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prospect Of obtaining Cleveland support
IT. Pennsylvania and Maryland, but he
professed ignorance on that subject
How can Tammany work for Cleve-
land after having been Instructed for
Parker2' was asked.
II am instructed for Parker" Mr.
Murphy said. That's all l have to say
about that
rs there any prospect that Tammany
may be released from instructions after
the first ballOt?"
Il cannot say anything as 70 that,
Mr.. Murphy answered.
II was explained by officials of the
Western Union Telegraph Company yes
ter6ay that the private wire that is 10
be put into Mr.. Cleveland's summer
home. at Tamworth. y. H, was being
placed there by the company on its
initiative as a courtesy to Mr.. Cleveland.
Mayor Mcclellan said yesterday that
he was not bothering his head about
the action Of the St Louis convention. IL
became evident yesterday that the oppo-
sition 10 Judge Parker will go 10 ST
Louis with no one candidate and no
definite program. The Parker managers
were more certain than ever last night
Of success.
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PIRATE SHIPS" CRATE
UPON THE WRGINIANS

RICHMOND, Va, July THROWN s
History Of Our English Grandfathers. q"
which was placed on the school book
lists at a recent session of the State
board of education, has been stricken
off by unanimous vote OF that body.
The history was found to contain Of
fensive statements. one OF them being
a reference to Confederate gunOOats as
pirate ships"
When the books were placed on the
list II was with the reservation that
should they be found to contain any
thing Of an unfair. sectional, sectarian
or partisan character they should be
stricken of
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
POSTOFFICE FINANCES
DEMAND NEW ACCOUNTING

Lack OF room has necessitated the re-
moval Of two divisions of the bureau OF
the Auditor of the Postofice Depart
ment from the Treasury to the Union
Building. in G Street The equipment
OF the bookkeeping and pay divisions is
now being transferred to the new quar-
tiers.
II Is probable that the accounting sys-
TEN. now in use by the POstOffiCe De-
partment, may soon be revised TO meet
tho enormous increase in the volume of
business. The financial transactions OF
the department IN the last year az
gregated over 81, 900. coo. 100000. and has
grown to be one OF the greatest finan-
cial enterprises in the world.
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CLEVELAND FILLS
NEW YORK VIEW
Financial Interests Believed
to Favor EX-President.
MCCLELLAN NOT IN RUNNING
Murphy Strong for Man From Prince
ton-Private Wire to Summer
Home Explained.

The New York Herald Of today
publishes the following:
Powerful interests in Wall Street favor
former President Grover Cleveland for
the Democratic nomination in St. LOUIS.
In spite of Mr.. Cleveland's positive dec
laration. Withdrawing himself from the
field. a boom for him was started IN
earnest in the financial district a week
sco. and II has been gathering strength
until the bankers and brokers of Demo
cratic faith have convinced themselve7
that he IS the only Democrat that can
win.
Charles T. Murphy. leader of Tam
many Hall. repudiated the Mcclellan
boom yesterday and went back to Mr..
Cleveland as his choice for the nOmina-
ton.
Blooming No Candidate"
''I would Ike to say in view of the
reports that I am booming a candidate
for the national convention, that 1 am
booming no candidate" he declared. Il
am instructed for Parker. but I have
not changed my original position. I still
hold that Cleveland is the strongest man
who can be nominated. He is growing
stronger every day
Where does the demand come from
was asked.
From the people" Mr. Murphy re
piled
From what part Of the country?''
From all parts; at least. l hope so, -
| MI Murphy said.
do you believe that he is going to De
| nominated7"
i've can tell about that better after
| the convention" Mr.. Murphy replied.
us any State instructed for him.?
was asked.
Mayor Not Interested.
No" Mr.. Murphy said. but he NIGH
| get New Jersey, and others might fol
| low"
Mr. Murphy was questioned as to the
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the delegates waited till the last posi-
bic moment, and now use methods not
very dissimilaT TO those employed before
I" prevent us from reaching Lhasa and
II gain time for their own purposes.
It is the earnest conviction Of those
Oh the spot that no mistaken kindness
must stand in the way. 1t is now urgent
hat the Capability of England to reach
the Tibetan capital and rapidly to con-
centrate forces along carefully provided
lines of easy communication within
striking distance in the event of Tibet
failing to observe her treaty with US
must be both proved and secured be-
yond question by the conditions and
guarantees Of the treaty.
ANY failure in this respect Will react
as seriously on the vast bulk Of the IN
habitsnts of Tibet as on British inter
estS.
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Britain Grants Truce
To Discouraged Tibet
Stops HostiIities for Two
Days to Await the Coming of Represent
atiVeS From Lhasa.

GYANG-TSE. July 1.-Two Tibetans
approached Chung-Lo this morning with
Il flag Of truce. They were received by
Colonel Younghusband. who granted an
armistice. The cessation of hostilities
till sunset today was agreed upon, in
order to allow time for the presence at
Gyang-Tse Of Tibetan representatives
from Lhasa
Meanwhile the jOng has been evacuat-
ed and the Tibetans are Withdrawing be-
yong the Karola, YOng-La, and Dong
Use
Although the Tibetan emissaries have
been near enough TO communicate with
Colonel Younghusband for several days,
no effort was made to open negotiations
till after the Tibetans' severe defeat
yesterday. There is no question that
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DISTRICT DRIVER
MUST Be A MODEL
Lewis Shortcomings Earn
Him Reprimand.
SHOULD SET AN EXAMPLE
Expected to Do Policeman's Bidding
Humbly and Submit to
Arrest.
SHOULD SET AN EXAMPLE

Major Sylvester has submitted to Dis
trict Commissioner A1aCfarland, at the
latter's request. a report showing all
facts connected with the occurrence of
a week ago. when Mr.. Mcfarland s
driver, a negro named Robert +. Lewis.
was unceremOniOusly dragged from his
carriage and taken into Police Head
quarters for having disobeyed a police
man who gave him directions as 20
where the carriage should stand while
waiting for the Commissioner TO come
out of the District Building.
AS a result of the report, Mr.. Macfar-
t. land has asked the Major to give the ne
gro a ''reprimand." He viii not be dis
charged. As the correspondence be-
tween the Major and MI Macfarland
throws some interesting light on the
conduct BETTING a driver, 1t is given
herein.
Mayor Sylvester's Report.
The Majors report on the matter is
as follows:
In compliance with your request, l
have examined the statements procured
by Capt. John A SwindelIs in the mat
ter of Robert F. Lewis, charged with
violating the police regulations and dis
orderly conduct on the 21st day Of June,
1904, and beg leave to respectfully report
on the testimony as follows:
1T appears that on the morning il
question the street in front Of Police
Headquarters and the buildings adJoin-
Ing on the east was conSested with
horses, buggieS. and carriages 10 thai
extent that II became necessary 10 cal
for an officer to regulate the same. Pri-
yate McKeever, OF the Sixth precinct
was directed TO proceed 10 the LOCALITY
and adjust matters. After removing one
horse from the sidewalk space and ar
ranging a carriage that was in double
file, contrary 10 the regUla tons, he re-
Quested Lewis 10 so move his horse
and carriage as 70 maintain a close
and uniform formation, necessary &c
good order. The latter. il appears, held
that ne was occupying a location which
he had previously occupied and refused
10 move.
LAS TO the words which passed be
tween the officer and Lewis. statements
differ.
at is evident that Lewis was not in
front OF the District Building, and was
not violating the regulations rs 10 the
location he Ind. except, perhaps, tnaI
the rear Of hts carriage may have ex
tended several feet beyond the curb. N,
a-ranCancut Of which might nave tend
81 10 bring about better cc1dltion
a01 this In nv judgment, is what the
officer desired done.
Proceedings Stayed.
THE requests Of the officer had beer
conn lied with except as 10 Lewis. and
as result an attempt was made "a
arrest him. when learning Of the case
and Of the urgencies for his use by
yourself. ! ordered a stay in the pro
ceedinss.
THE drivers obstinacy produced bad
feeling and his conduct in an endeavol
10 avoid arrest was disagreeable and
bad, OF a nature 10 make him amenablt
10 the court. He may have felt he wa
not violating any regulation, but tina
should not have excused him, as al
employe Of the District in particular
from obeying the request Of the pOlict
officer.
u suggest that he be punished in such
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SI.25 Baltimore and Return, B. & o.
r r. Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal Lin
tied.
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Proceedings Stayed.
Fast Express Train From Baltimore

Every Sunday night. Pennsylvania Rail-
road. leaves Calvert Station, 1870 and
Union Station. lbs D. m. due Washing
ton, 1890 a n.
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manner as will convince him Of the pro
priety OF avoiding trouble with the po-
lice or anybody else in the future; at
at least, that he be emphatically dis
ciplined by such reprimand that in the
future when called upon 10 regulate his
stand at the curb OF elsewhere. to avoid
congestion I'm the public streets, there
will be a ready compliance and avoid
ance OF disorderly conduct
MI. Macfarland's Reply.
Mr.. Macfarland has replied 10 Major
Sylvester as follows:
Il thank you for your review Of the
statements in the matter Of Robert f.
Lewis, and your suggestions with re-
gard 20 the case. While It Is true. as
YOU state, that Lewis had the carriage
in the customary place. where he has
been waiting for me almost daily dur
ing the past four years. (Which place,
or a corresponding place on the eastern
side of the entrance to the District
Building. mas been used for similar
purpose by all the official carriages and
carriages of private citizens). and was
not in front of the District Building as
was reported a the time OF the occur
renee, nevertheless he was manlfestly
at lall1 IN refusing 10 ODeN lllt juice
man and afterwards in resisting arrest.
Duty to Obey.
However strongly Lewis may have
thought he was in the right, it was his
duty to obey the policeman an uniform
rs the representative of the law, or.
without discussion, quietly submit to
arrest. no matter what the policeman
said TO him. If the policeman exceeded
his duty nc could be reported and dealt
with afterwards
1T was Lewis duty 70 set an example
in this respect to all other drivers just
because he Is in the service Of the Gov
eminent OF the District of Columbia
an example much needed in view Of the
disregard shown the police regulations
by many drivers.
Private servants, from the highest TO
the lowest. should show peculiar respect
for the law and for all its officers. l so
stated 10 Lewis as soon as the occur
renee was reported 20 ne. I desire now
that you will administer 10 him a repri-
mand which will emphasize the lesson
! believe he has learned, and prevent
any repetition Of such conduct on his
part"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
Halloween.

Halloween was a noisy time in
Chanute.
Many Chanute young people took
advantage of the occasion to make
noisy demonstrations on the street
and indulge in lot of innocent fun.
But lot of worthless and vicious
boys used the occasion for indulg-
ing in lot of deviltry and mischief
that should not be tolerated in any
civilized community. The wsnton
destruction of property that took
place in some quarters of town calls
for the severest condemnation. and
steps should be etaken by the author.
ities to hunt up the guilty parties
and give them the severest penalties
of the law.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
Charges Not Proven

We have waited patiently and
kept silent so far, during the inves
tigation of the State Treasurer's of
fee, expecting that something tan
gible and certain would develop ere
this, that would either prove Mr..
Kelly to be boodler and thief as
he is accused of being or that his
absolute innocence would be proven
So far as the investigation has
gone, to our mind, it has only
shown lax and incomplete system
of bookkeeping with reference to
the bond and interest account that
has been in vogue for many years,
which creates apparent shortages
where none exist.
Tom Kelly may be boodler and
a thief but it has not been proven
and every effort has been made by
those high in politics circles Of the
state to unearth something tangible
on which to base their assertions of
his guilt.
His every step has been dogged
by powerful political enemies who
have spared no pains to compass
his oyerthroY. They have failed to
prove lheir charges. They would
have caused Mr.. Kelly's arrest long
ago had they been able to show his
Uuilt
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
Vjoilance on Election Day.

There has never been a campaign
when upon the very eve of Pres
Dental election there was such an
absence of unrest and disquietude
in business circles as at this time.
In point of fact, not only is there
no disquietude, but on tine con-
trary, the utmost serenity and con-
fidence In all business circles.
There is only one construction
placed upon this condition and that
is that the country feels there is a
prospect of Republican success this
fall in both the Congressional and
Presidential elections and that this
optimism breeds business conf
dence.
This, of course, is compliment
and tribute to the Republican party,
but it is not undeserved. Is it not
a fact that since the Republican
party came into control of Congress
and the administration of the Co
vernment, following the disastrous
I administration of Cleveland and his
Democratic Congress, that good
times and business prosperity have
prevailed?
The reason for it is very simple
and BY this time we'll understood by
the people. Wise legislation upon
tariff and financial affairs has
brought about the condition of good
times and no one will deny that the
Republican party is responsible for
the legislation. tits, therefore, not
to be wondered at that the business
community views with complacency
the prospect of renewed administra-
ton of the affairs of government by
the Republicans.
But it is not wise to let this COM
placency develop into indifference
on election day. If you want the
good conditions to go on, you will
have to go to the poll yoorself and
cast your vote to help them go on.
Don't take it for granted that be-
cause everything looks lovely and
the goose hangs high you can stay
home on election day and let the
other fellows go to the polls and do
the work.
You can bet on it the Democrats
will be out in force. They know it
is desperate case with them and
they will 60 to the polls early and
work hard to get others to SO there.
All Independents, Gold Democrats,
Republicans and others who are
concerned inperpetuating prosper
[ ity through wise legislation should
keel personal responsibility resting
Upon them to do their full duty on
election day and take no chances.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

"We are winning headship among
the nations of the world because
our people are able to keep their
high average of individual citizen
ship and to show their mastery in
the hard, complex, pushing life of
the age. There will be Quotations
from time to time in our prosperity,
but it will continue to grow just so
long as we keep this high average of
individual citizenship and permit it
to work out its own salvation under
proper economic legislation. =
President Roosevelt at Minneapolis.
April 4, 1908.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
The State Ticket

For Governor, Edward w. HOch. Marion.
For Lieutenant Governor, David j. Hanna,
Graham
For Secretary of State-Joel R. Burrow'
Smith.
For Auditor of State-Seth g Wells, Neosho.
For Treasurer of State-Thomas L. Kelley,
Miami.
For Attorney Generate. G. Coleman, Clay.
For Superintendent of Insurance Lu-
ling, Sedgwick.
For Snperintendent of Public Instruction
j l.. DayhoH, Reno
For Judge of the Supreme Court (six-year
terml-W. r. Jmith, Wyandotte,
For Judge of the Supreme Court (six year
term)-E. W. Cunningham, Lyon.
For Justice of the Supreme Court -four year
term)-Clark A. Smith. Mitchell
For Railroad ommissioners-Geo. w. wheat
ley, A. ID. walker
For Congressman at Large-ohas. F. scott.
For congress-P. p. Campbell.
For District Judge-L. Stillwell.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
Wake Up on Election Day.

1t is highly essential that every
voter, be he Republican, COLO Dem.
ocrat or Independent who intend:
this year to support the Re
publican National and Congress
sional tickets, should be alert on
election day and not only go to the
polls himself but see that his next
door neighbor, if he stands for
prosperity and good 5ime5, goes dl3o.
Prospects are exceedingly bright for
the Republican National and Con-
gressional tickets. 1t looks as if
Roosevelt will have a phenomenal
majority in the electorl college. 1t
is thought that the House Of Re.
presentatives will again show a good
working Republican majority.
But, IN order to assure the carry
ing out of this favorable prospect,
there must be no apathy on election
day. 1t will not do for voters to
argue that because everything is
promising, there is no use in Destr-
ring themselves.
If unsettled business, contracted
employment and general depression
comes to this country after Nov. s,
it will only be because men who
ought to have gone to the polls
stayed away and neglected their
duty.
The voters are in existence to
elect Republican House of Re-
presentatives. They have been in
existence and have come to the
tron: every election since the Fifty
third Congress. Nothing has hap
pened this year to change men
on national questions, and it is only
reasonable and Just to look fora
Republican victory. 3
Bat, get out yourself and help
make 1t. One stay-at,ho in
every voting precint would lose a
Congressman in some states. You
cannot afford to run any risks on
your personal responsibility. This
is only plain business talk to prac-
tical men. You have the prosperity
now, through wise legislation,
brought about by your ballots.
You must maintain it by your
ballots. ?,
Get out and vote on election day,
rain or shine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
The County Ticket.

For County Treasurer, II. n. Filson, Big Creek
For Register of Deeds, l.. R. Stanley, Chanute
For County Clerk, W. l.. Baldwin. Centerville.
For County Superintendent of Schools, q. W.
Payne, Canville.
For County Attorney, j. l.. Denisou. Erie.
For Clerk of the Court, II H. Null, st. Paul
For Sheriff, NJ. l.. Ogg, Thayer.
For Probate Judge, W. o. Jeffries. Erie.
For Representative, G. o. Nelson, Chanute.
For Comfy Surveyor, - Williams.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Complaint comes from Missouri
that the Democratic Congressional
campaign is lifeless. 1t is time for
Champ Clark to promise to cut
somebody's throat "from ear to
ear"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Parker admits that he would be
powerless, if elected, to do any
thing. President Roosevelt will be
powerless, too, if handcufed to
Democratic Congress.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Judge Parker insists that he is in
full accord with the Democratic
platform. That's another reason
why he should not be elected.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

The Republican ship sails on,
true to its course, while the Demo
cratic bark bobs around in a sea of
contradictions, without any port in
view or any prospect of reaching it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

AS the gambler would express it,
Judge Parker is hampered by a plat
form which plays both ends against
the middle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

The voter must decide between
the Republican appeal to reason
and the Democratic appeal to pre-
judice.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

1t is really too bad, from a Dem
ocratic standpoint, that Thanks
giving Day does not come before
Election Day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Hill is back of Parker. Belmont
is back of Hill and the Rothschilds
are back of Belmont.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Surpluses are Republican habit,
just as deficits and Democracy go
hand in hand.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

There is no such word as consist.
ency in the Democratic dictionary.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04

Good time for Democrats to take
ont accident policies.