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The Washington times., 1904-02-26
UntaXed Property.
Little Reason Why a Church Should
Be Untaxed.

Be Untaxed.
The various citizens associations of
The District have long discussed the
question of the Righteousness of tax
ing church property, and the opinion
Is freely advanced that there Is no rea-
son for exemption of such property
IN these days. Commissioner Macfal-
land recently expressed the same
opinion. Assessor Darneille has put
himself OF record several times as op-
posed to such exemption.
Religious property IN the District
amounts to S6,500.000. Such organi-
cations as the National Training
School for Deaeonesses and Mission
aries and the Baptist Ministers Union
are now applying TO have property
belonging to them freed from all tax
obligations. This means. in plain
English, that the other property own
crs of the community are expected to
help support these two organizations.
to the amount of the RENTED taxes.
Is there any reason on earth why they
should7
The tradition of exempting church
property from taxation came into be-
ing not without reason. In the be-
ginning, churches were few and far
between, and religious sects also few.
The establishment of a church in some
new settlement was manifestly of 50
great benefit to the people in general
that it was worth while to grant some
privileges. particularly as the people
in new settlement were usually poor.
Nowadays, with the wealthy church
organizations, Protestant and Catho-
lie, which are TO be found IN every
city, to contribute part of the city
revenues to organized religion, in TIE
form of exemption from taxation,
means simply that additional ramif-
cations and subdivisions of religious
bodies will take place, without tie
slightest reason, and additional build
irgs be put up, when the buildings
now existing would do as well. There
Is no earthly reason for the existence
of at least twenty-five per cent of the
church buildings in this city. They
are due mainly to what may be called
religious whim. A new religious
society IS formed, differing in some
details from the old one from which
it split off, and Immediately begins
operations TO secure a building IN
which to worship once a week, the
building standing empty for. the most
Ct the other six days. Meanwhile,
genuine mission work, which would
lessen the crime and pauperism of the
city, remains undone because of lack
Of money. Paraphrasing Madame
Roland, the observer might well cry,
80 Religion, what follies are commit
ted IN thy namew
The slightest criticism of any re-
igious body or development is too
often condemned as a criticism Of re-
hgion. For real religious feeling, no
sensible person can fail TO have the
deepest respect But every sensible
person must see that there IS a good
deal Of vanity, prejudice, self-will.
and caprice incorporating under tho
pane Of religion, TO which there is no
reed Of catering. The multiplying of
buildings for religious societies which
dc not Justify their existence, and
could conduct their proceedings with
cut aid from the community at large,
comes under this head.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

.CUBA'S BIRTH
Is CELEBRATED
Senior Quesada Gives Din
ner in Honor of Event.

Yesterday was Cuba's Fourth of
July. and i'm commemoration OF the
day, the Cuban minister and Sonora
Quesada entertained the members of
the legation staff at dinner last even
ing. Other guests included DR.. Miranda
Sonora Quesada's father; Colonel Des-
paigne, Senior Veloz Gopicoa and his
daughters, Senoritas Julia and Marcia
Gopicoa; Sonora Rivero, Signor Cam
pillo. and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Heath,
OF New York
Mrs. Anderson and Miss Anderson.
wife and daughter of Justice Anderson,
entertained at luncheon yesterday in
honor of Miss Evans. daughter OF the
Hon H. Clay Evans, consul general at
London. Invited 20 meet Miss Evans
were Mrs. Warren Fairbanks. Mrs.
Timmons. Miss Ames, Miss Beidier.
Miss Needham. Miss Latimer. Miss
Ware. Miss Yeries, Miss DIETRICH. Miss
Wright. and Miss Helen Hyatt. a house
guest and niece of Justice Anderson
Belmont" the home of Mrs A /.
Barber. will be the scene of two large
euchre parties next week. The first
viii take place on Tuesday afternoon
from 10 O'Clock. and the second on
Wednesday evening at o'clock. The
proceeds from both entertainments will
be used for the benefit Of the Equal
Suffrage Association.
Miss Rose Cleveland, sister Of former
President Cleveland. accompanied by
Miss Ames. OF Boston. has gone South.
and VIII shortly take possession of her
cottage at Maples-on-the-G Gulf.
Mrs Fred bennett. OF 1906 S Street.
viii receive this afternoon. when she win
be assisted by Mrs HOgg. wife Of Repre-
sentative Hogg.
MS Phillips will be at home today for
the last time this season
Mrs. William Lamborn and Miss Lam
born. OF 1910 Street, will receive tomor-
row from to 8 o'clock
Mrs. Woodward CIum win be at home
today at the iowa She will have with
her ner sister. Miss Zoe Bernhard, of
Rock Island, III.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Opposition to the reelection OF Sena-
tor Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia
has practically disappeared, and he now
seems assured of being returned to the
Senate. A year ago candidates-half a
dozen of them-in different parts OF the
State were out against the Senator, ana
for time Il looked as If a combination
could be made which would accomplish
his defeat. Even some of the Senator's
warmest friends became somewhat
alarmed, although he professed conf
dence at all times that he would he able
TO overcome the opposition. and the
prospective result seems to vindicate his
judgment Senator Scott's rivals for
Senatorial honors were. like himself.
mnIionaires. and most prominent among
them were Henry Schmulbach. brewer
Of Wheeling. who believed that a big
bank account was the only thing neces-
sary TO make q solon out of a 'brau-
meister," and j. +. Caldwell, banker.
Of Huntington.
Opponents withdraw.
Several days ago Mr.. Schmulbach an
uounced his withdrawal from the race,
which has been followed by the declara-
ton Of Mr. Caldwell that he no longer
considers himself a candidate for Sena-
tor Scotts political shoes. This leaves
the field practically clear for Senator
SCOTS return 10 the Senate, as West
Virginia is now so strong in it's Repub-
lican tendencies that there is no chance
for the election OF a Democratic Legis-
lature this fail. unless there is land
slide which no one expects and which
could not well occur under present con-
ditions.
There has been some talk recently of
the selection Of Senator Scott as chair
man of the Republican National Com
mittee to succeed the late Senator Han
ma. In view OF the fact that his fight
for return to the Senate is now about
over he would doubtless have time to
devote to the national campaign. but
there - some question as TO whether the
West Virginia Senator would be as ac-
ceptafie to the President as others VINO
might be mentioned. The nominee OF the
is always conceded the right
TO dictate the selection Of his campaign
manager. and there are those who have
been closer to the President and enjoyed
his confidence TO a greater degree than
Senator Scott.
Most Trusted Lieutenant.
The West Nirginian was Senator Han
ma s most trusted lieutenant outside OF
Ohio and was regarded by the late Sem
ator as a most capable political man
ager. Senator Scott did not hesitate To
say that had Senator Hanna been a
candidate for the Presidency he would
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
OPPOSITION TO SCOTT
HAS WITHERED AWAY
Field Practically Clear for Return of West Virginia Sena-
ator-Campbel Calls New York Democratic Committee.

have supported him as against the pres
ent Incumbent of the White House or
any other man.
In view of this fact, il seems imprOb-
able that the President would consider
Senator Scott as his choice for cam
paign manager. unless il should be for
the purpose OF bringing more actively TO
his support those who favored the nom
ination of the late Senator Hanna.
Campbell Issues Call.
Chairman Frank Campbell. of the New
York State committee. has issued a call
for a meeting Of that committee. TO be
held in New York city on March s. Then
the time and place for holding the State
convention to select delegates and alter
mates p large TO the Democratic Ma
tional Convention will be determined. 1t
is intimated that at the meeting Of the
committee, there will be an effort made
to do something which will tend TO unite
the New York State Democracy I'm IA
vor of the nomination of Judge Parker.
IL is quite likely that il such an at
tempt is made there will be a prelim-
mary test of strength between EX-Sena-
tor Hill and Leader Murphy. of Tam
many Hall The former Senator. although
always a candidate for the Presidency,
realizes. as others have realized for a
long time, that he is not to be consid-
cred among the list OF possibilities, and
hence he would prefer 70 have his friend
Judge Parker made the standard bearer.
Although there is unquestionably much
sentiment for the New York jurist in
New York, Tamlnany Hall is by no
means committed to him. although some
Of it's members have expressed a desire
to see him nominated.
Cleveland as Blind.
Leader Murphy Is, however. holding
aloof and insisting that ex-President
Cleveland IS the proper man. and a
number of his able lieutenants are also
talking about Cleveland. OF course this
IL easily understood as a blind. and only
done for the purpose OF evading a dec
laration in favor of Parker or Mcclellan.
or anyone else, until the situation in
Democratic politics chrystallizes.
Then Murphy will throw the strength
Of Tammany Hall any way he desires.
Any attempt 20 take a position in favor
of Parker by Senator Hill and his friends
on the committee is likely to meet with
opposition from Leader Murphy, and
then will result the struggle over the
selection Of delegates to the State con-
venticn and the control of that body.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Apparently the Dowager Empress Of
China is dead for official purposes only.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
Engagement of Kathleen
Clayton and Grant Duff
IS Announced.
Weddings, ard Note and
Comment Upon DoingS
of the Smart Set.

An engagement recently announced Of
interest in Washington is that OF Miss
Kathleen Clayton. the youngest and
only unmarried daughter OF the United
States ambassador to Mexico and Mrs.
Clayton, and the younger sister Of Bar
oness Moncheur, wife OF the Belgian
minister, TO Arthur Cunningham Grant
Dun. the British charge d'afaires In
Mexico. Mr.. Dun IS son of Sir
Mountstuart Grant Dur. a noted British
scholar and authority on Oriental sub
Jects, and formerly undersecretary OF
the India colonies.
Grant Dur, Jr.. was stationed N Pekfn
several years and there became noted
for his proficiency in languages. He
went to Mexico about a year ago from
Venezuela.
Miss Clayton is well known IN wash
ingtOn. where she spent several months
last season as the guest OF her sister,
the Baroness Moncheur. She Is expected
at the Belgian legation on March 8, for
an extended visit.
Among the April weddings OF wide
spread interest will be that OF Miss
Louise Scribner. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Scribner. and George r.
D. Schienelin- The wedding will take
place in st. Bartholomew Church. New
York city. April 5. The attendants win
include Misses Annie r. Tinker, Louisine
Peters, Adeline Havemeyer. Louise Van
Beuren. Ethel G. Rockefeller. and Do
rothy Schiehelin- William 3. Shoemaker
viii be best man. The ushers win be r.
Ashton De Peyster. Charles A Dana,
William s. Groesbeck Fowler, Sidney G..
De Kay. Edward L. Tinker. and Robert
N ELEPHANT. jr.
Miss Burbage viii receive today for
the last time this season.
Dr. Anita Newcomb MCGEE will not
receive again this season.
Mrs. J. D. Roberts. of Langdon, viii
receive this afternoon with Mrs. o. H
Briggs, go G Street southeast
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

The messenger In the State Depart
ment who so neatly averted a meeting
between Cassini and Takahira might be
called master Of overcoat diplomacy.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

If Russia had dealt ali the crushing
blows she has said she was going to
deal, Japan would be mincemeat by this
time
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Senator Tillman says that a farmer
is a man who works with his hands.
and an agriculturist is one who works
with his mouth Was it ever known
that Senator Tillman worked with his
bs5ds9
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
PRESIDENT SIGNS DISTRICT BILk

The President has signed the bin 10
authorize the resubdivision Of lots or
blocks in the District OF Columbia.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

The elephant and the donkey will now
get yoked UP together for work on the
canal regardless of results.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

a person writes to the New York
Times to ask if Russia has not as good
right TO China as England has TO
India. He seems 10 think that England
got India in a sort Of Christmas-tree
festival to which Russia was not in
vited.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Japan would like to know If there is
any way Of making war which Russia
will not consider treacherous: II go. she
viii try to accommodate.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Jeffries suggests that the war in the
East could be fought out with boxing
gloves. but it is TO be feared that
Ju-jutsu would not suit Russia any bet
ter than japanese war tactics
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

How can person taken suddenly i'll
know how 10 find a doctor, when the
city authorities will not allow the post
ing OF physicians advertisements in
drug stores?" In this city we have di-
rectories in the drug stores and hotels,
but perhaps that is provincial
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Miss Burbage VIII receive today for
the last time this season.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

It is to be hoped that when the Gar
fires officers he Is not as wide OF the
mark IS they are in firing their guns.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
THAT GIRL ISN'T DEAD YET.

Evidently one Of the dittt-s most pop
ular with members OF the House is the
follOwing
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Mrs. j. D. Roberts. of Langdon, viii
receive this afternoon with Mrs o. H.
Briggs, go c Street southeast
The Washington times., 1904-02-26
Most Trusted Lieutenant.

The West NirEinian was Senator Han
ma most trusted lieutenant outside OF
Ohio and was regarded by the late SEN
ator as most capable political man
ager Senator Scott did not hesitate to
say that had Senator Hanna been a
candidate for the Presidency he would
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Dr. Anita Newcomb MCGEE will no
receive again this season.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Mrs. Woodward Clum win be at home
today a the iowa She will have with
her ner sister. Miss Zoe Bernhard, OF
Rock Island, III.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

GrS- William Lamborn and Miss Lam
born. OF 1910 Street, will receive tomOr-
row from to o'clock
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Ms. Phillips will be at home today for
the last time this season
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Mother, may l 60 out 10 swim
Yes. yes. my darling daughter:
Hang your clothes on a hickory limb
But don't 20 near the water.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Miss Rose Cleveland, sister Of former
President Cleveland. accompanied by
Miss Ames. OF Boston, has gone South.
and VIII shortly take possession of her
cottage at apIes-Ou-the-GuIf.
The Washington times., 1904-02-26

Mrs. Fred bennett. OF 1906 S Street.
will receive this afternoon, when she viii
be assisted by Mrs. Hogg. wife OF Repre-
sentative Hogg.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-02-06

The Street Fair that was with
Us this week was not a. good as
the one that showed here last year.
Lotta was . good show, the high
diver wss . good attraction. the
animal show was very ordinary
and the balance very poor. In
fact outside Of Lotta, the diver
and animal show there was moth
ing to attract and entertain the
public for a whole week, they did
not even have any music. one Of
the shows had to hire the town CO
lored band. The whole. however,
was given . good patronage, as
much IS could be-, expected. We
had heard a good deal about The
Whitney Talbot Carnival Compa.
ny. but We we're certainly dissp'
pointed at the showing made here
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-02-06
Cotton Prices for Seventy
Years.

Prior to 1882 the average price
of cotton had ranged from about
IA or Is cents to - high ss 40
cents . pound. In lS32-33 the
average price for midland cotton
in New York for the year was
Fl282 cents. reaching in 1834-35
17.45 cents. In 1898 80 the aver
age was 1885 cents, and from this
there was . sudden drop. when
for seven years the average in New
York ranged between .5.6S cents,
the lowest sversge on record. up
to $50 cents. rising again in lS46-
n % 1l9l. and then dropping in
tha two following years to sos and
$50. respectively. After this per-
iod the average price Of cotton
was never again - low - 10 cents,
excspt for one year, 1861 90. until
1885 SO, when the average was
9.44 cents. Omitting the var per-
iod and the, few years following.
the general ron Of prices between
is49-50 and lse9-90 wss from
about 1850 cents . pound to 1880
cents. In 18909l there commen-
ced the long period Of prices which
for ten or tvelve years gave but .
narrow margin Of profit % South
ern producers; in fact, during sev.
srsl years Of that period it i
doubtful IL the crop yielded 70 the
producers ,pny profit whstsver'
Tie two petiods Of low prices. the
one between, 1859 40 and l84a- SO
and tho one between 1891. .02. are
the only periods in the history Of
cottoh in the Lest hundred years
when The average prices Tor syesz
went below 10 cents . pound. ex.
espt for the two years stated. |.
These figures Are Of interest in The
study Of the present situation in
observation-disclosures Record.
K;os BrSa 800 z Bieuiivssnu's
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-02-06
Mr.. Gilbert Durapd 10 rs-or.

Mr.. Gilbert Durapd 10 re-or-
gsnising the Junior Base Ball
Club and 10 getting every thing in
good shape TO have thetsam ready
for the early opening ct the sea-
son; be. expects to meet all the
other clubs in this section. Our
boys are good ball players and il
the management is good, - We be-
lieve it will be. in charge OF Mr..
Durand. We can expect this sum-
mer, q fine and interesting base
ball season.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-02-06
Mysterious Circumstance.

One wss pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the
differences? She who 10 blushing
with health uses Dr.. KiDg's, New
Life Pills to maintain it. By gent
ly srousinR the lazy. organs they
compel good digestion and head
OF constipation. Try them. On
" $50 at T. ]. Liable drugstore.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-02-06

r. MARTIN, President.
7. I. GUILBEAU, vice-P President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
The Value Of P0liteneSS.

If those who are doubtful as to
the correct course to pursue in any
given situation will remember that
even the wrong thing is overlooked
if one is but absolutely polite in the
doing of it, their relief might be
great.
A gentleness of demeanor and a
courteous response or question can
never be out of place. A man may
wear a business suit Of clothes to an
evening wedding less noticeably
than a truculent air of insolence. 1t
he be perfectly we'll bred as far as
behavior goes, it matters not so
much what his outward garb, al
though by an uuwritten law OF
social observance certain clothes are
the correct thing for the certain
occasions.
Politeness is never wrong. Its
practice goes nearly all the way
toward the goal Of the right thing
in the right place. We hear OF polite
insolence, but insolence is never
polite, and it is never under any
circumstances polite to be insolen'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Woa an Nasquerad d as a Ma.

Boise. Idaho, January I6. "A re.
markable case of woman mas
querading as man has been dis
covered at Rockville, in the Wes
tern part of the State near the
Oregon line. A few days ago Joe
Monaghan, a we'll known cowboy.
died suddenly on Succor creek in
Oregon. When the body was be-.
ing prepared for burial it was found
the deceased was woman She
had ridden the ranges of eastern
Oregon for twenty-five years and
was we'll known as an expert, faith
full, untiring cowboy. She was
about So years old and had served
on juries and voted in all elections
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Di NJ More Than Toe Weight Hlm-Just
Stearied Him Down to His Gait.

Cor. Augusta Chronicle.
The contest for chairman of the
board of dispensary directors was
preceded by warm campaign. For
nights there have been caucuses OF
all kinds and of all degrees of heat.
Col. H. H. Evans, of Newberry,
was opposed by Mr.. J. A. McDer-
mott, of Horny. When it came
down to the vote Evans won in a
canter. On the first ballot the
election was secured, Evans get
ting ninety.nine votes and McDer-
mott ffty-six. 1t was an easy
thing for Hub Evans. He is very
popular man and known from one
end Of the State to the other. He
is Of a genial robust disposition,
shakes hands like whirlWlad and
talks in loud, cheerful tones. He
knows all about the dispensary,
having served several terms as
member OF the board Of directors.
When seen right after the race Mr..
Evans was jubilant and as he
grasped the hands of his friends
shouted:
"Wby, he didn't more than toe
weight me, did he9 Just steadled
me down to my gait, eh?"
Mr. Evans and his friends, who are
numerous, are we'll pleased at the
great victory, which IS quite a COM
pliment to the winner, for Mr.. Nc
Dermott is himself a strong man.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Hot Water For TIE Nerves.

In these latter days people have
discovered that hot water is great
cure all for tired or strained nerves,
when such condition is not caused
by disarrangement of some of the
vital organs
Hot water is a tonic to a weak
stomach aud soothing remedy to
aching, heavy eyes. Applied to the
nape of the neck as hot as it can be
borne, with a asponge, it gives most
delightful feeling of rest to the
nerves. While hot splash to the
race followed by cold water gives a
delig ghttul and healthful glow to the
most pallid cheek, together with tn,
most cua.nntable sensation OF fresh.
ness Warm water with dash OF
salt is a ulu~t valuable remedy tor
,ired eyes and is recommended by
many ph> -icians for various diseases
i ,hec.,> which produce heaviness
md ve..1i,ic>S of the lids.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Heavy Wool Dress Goods

Gray Skirting worth 81 at 79c.
Gray Skirting worth 75c. at SOC.
Gray Skirting worth Soc. at 48c.
Gray Skirting worth SOC. at 44c.
Checked Skirting worth 60c. at 48c.
Mixed Skirting worth 60c. at 48c.
Mixed Skirting worth SOC. at Ac.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
All Black Dress Goods,

Consisting of Serges,
Henriettas, Cashimers,
Chevoits, Prunellas,
Ladies Cloth, GRANTEES,
Zibilines, Mohairs, and
ArInourS.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26

e Make your wife or sister
OF mother a Christmas present OF
one of our fine Fu7s in black,
gray and brown. All included in
this cut price sale.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Notice to Creditors.

ALLPERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
n against the estate Of David Hipp,
deceased, will present the same, duly
attested, tous or our attorneys, Messrs
Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, on or before
the 10th day of February, 1904.
NJ M. HIPP, Admx.
R. H. HIPP, Admr.