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The Washington times., 1904-04-17
Opinion of Newspaper Nan.

capt. Seth Bullock, superintendent of
the Black HIS Forest Reserve, the
Presidents picturesque friend Of ranch
ing days. after stay u a week in the
city, left for New York yesterday after
noon. He enjoyed his stay here. and
was several times entertained at the
White House. One source of disappoint-
ment, however. was the fact that ali
Ct the Presidents saddle horses are sick,
so that the comrades were unable to
take single horseback ride together
during his stay
As Is always the case when he visits
washington, Seth has been made the
hero OF number of newspaper stories.
AprcpoS of this fact. he said this morn
ing that his friends out West always
accused him of seeking TO have these
anecdotes printed and that he had II
devil of time squaring himself.
guess it's up to me to square you
fellows first he said TO a group of re-
porterS. II any Of you drank. / would
know how to go about It. But I never
saw but one newspaper man who used
the booze. and he was dead and the
doctors We're pumping alcohol into him
IN the hope of reviving him. They
used about gallon without effect Oh,
he was sure dead"
The captain will stop here again on
his way home
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Moi is the Gibraltar OF Japan.
Whether you arrive by land or by sea.
the place gives an immediate impress
sion of eliminating majesty Great
nils tower up in every direction, and
behind them lie snow-clad mountain
peaks proudly topping them.
Here and there you spy openings on
the rocky shore. artfylly- concealed ma
ural haTbors. a well Unprotected channel
takes YOU into the bay of ShimonoselI
itself. and here. after a short journey.
you come on the twin towns. Moji and
ShImo1oseki, on either side OF the bay.
The hills. black and lined with mis-.
stand grimly around. Stacks of Titantic
chimneys on the low levels of MoJi
vomit forth thick smoke, recalling the
horrors of Pittsburg. Ten thousand
craft, from the 5000 Harland & Woln
steamer to the antique junk. lie packed
around. Stacks of coal, almost noun
tains in themselves, are one great CEN
ter of work. An almost unceasing sue
/ cessicn OF trains add to then, while
myriad workers bear the accommodating
loads to lighters near by. The loco
motives you notice are Baldwins, and
the coal trucks are the newest pat
tern-steeI, automatic emptyfng. The
open fires burn weirdly on the native
boats. There is a feeling of haste IN
the air.
In the harbor, both on the Moi and
the Shimonosek sides. the native craft
are emptying and filing with great
speed. Packages covered with mating
are being swung on the backs of tire
I less coolies or swung on ever-moving
cranes. In the deeper water, great
steamers are lying. surrounded by coal
barees. and an army of women and
men is coaling them by hand with d
rapidity no machinery can rival. This
is not the sleepy Orient, but has the
spirit of the bustling West.
The multitudinous junks themselves are
well worth notice. The rule here seems
to be zone junk, one family" The family
live continually on the great angular.
implanted boat, the wife helping at the
ttller as she carries her baby on her
back. and the children playing around.
Here is a junk so large that half dozen
households could find room on it; here
one so tiny that its poor owner and his
wife and children can only find room TO
sleep at night by pulling mating over
the bare deck. This junk is outwardly
the replica of an old Spanish galleon.
and this is the image of the pictured
pirate craft which awesomely rejoiced
ones boyhood days. The sails of yonder
craft are quilted like the curtains in a
West Hampstead lady's drawing room.
Many have a distinctive note of their
own. proclaining them the pride and
holdfast of their habitants
Some may grow enthusiastic over the
nimble women zsho fill the hunks of the
steamships with coal / cannot Seen
from steamers deck. their appearance.
as they stand in long lines passing up
the small baskets of coal, no doubt hos
touch of picturesqueness. A nearer
view spoils the effect. These are adult
women. all amazingly short and sturdy.
all stunted in growth and aged in looks
by severe and constant toll unSuited for
The Washington times., 1904-04-17
South Washington Alleys.
An Old Argument Reiterated by the
Citizens Association.

Citizens Association.
The South Washington Citizens
Association. in discussing the ques-
ton of tearing down wretched alley
dwellings, brought up the argument
which is usually advanced sooner or
later in such discussions, that if
these structures are destroyed the in
habitants will have nowhere to go,
and viii become a public charge.
Supposing the buildings are al
lowed 10 remain as they are until
they tumble down of themselves, as
the tenements in Tom-all-Alone's did
in Dickens novel. then where will
the tenants go? And how does their
case differ from that of numerous
other poor people who have been
ousted from their dwellings when
the land they we're on was purchased
by somebody who wanted it for an
apartment house? 1t is not absolute
ly necessary that the poverty-stricken
people in the South Washington al
legs should live in those alleys in
precisely the way that they do, or
else become a public charge. If the
houses they are in were to be con
demned and destroyed, it would still
pay for real estate spectators to put
up model tenements on these sites,
which would undoubtedly be rented
as soon as finished. The experience
Of New York and London, where the
housing problem is much more
serious than it is here, proves that
such changes are possible.
And finally, so long as the poor
are thrust into dark, ill-ventilated
holes, where they cannot live whole
some lives, they are likely to be ION
the town" as paupers, criminals, or
victims of disease, and becoming a
public charge during an interval OF
homelessness will not be worse than
these alternatives. for them or for
the city
The Washington times., 1904-04-17
Colonel Symons' F[ans.

Col Thomas W. Symons. United State;
Engineer Corps, now serving as Super
intendent OF Public Buildings and
Grounds, is naturally gratified at his
selection TO the important post Of con-
sulting engineer on the Erie barge canal
project, and the ready consent given
by the House to his acting in that ca
pacity.
Colonel Symons will have little to do
with the actual construction of the
canal. his work being of a preliminary
and advisory character and viii have &c
do mostly with the plans For this rea-
son. lit is not anticipated that il will
interfere in the slightest with his pres
ent duties, at least not before fall.
Should he find it impossible to give the
requisite attention to both works. IL IS
probable that Colonel SymOns would ASK
10 be relieved from one detail
The work on the canal has begun,
though as yet little more has been done
than TO scratch the ground.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Russian dispatches describe tho
Car as distracted between two the
ories-the theory of divine judgment
upon Russia for some national sin
and the theory of hopeless naval in
competency, arising from bureaucrat-
ic neglect and corruption. Well may
nc be distracted. 1t was an evil hour
in which he listened 10 the prompt
ings Of the war party; an evil hour
for Russia when the tools OF specula-
tors and contractors succeeded in
driving from power de Witte and in
eleyating Alexieff to the rank OF
viceroy.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

In the list Of advertised letters"
printed in The Times yesterday APP
peaTed Strauss. Hon. Oscar" What
is fame? we are inclined 10 ask. To
have been a distinguished diplomat
a publicist Of more than ordinary
merit, a successful merchant, and
then TO figure in a list prepared in
the Dostoffice at the seat of the Ma
tional Government OF unknown and
obscure people TO whom letters could
not be delivered Hard, isn't it, and
a commentary, too, upon the lack OF
intelligence which distinguishes the
management of the local postofice,
Bat, then. what can you expect OF
people who talk OF a Ladies List
and a "Gentlemen's List?" They are
hopeless.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

The heaviest April snow in thirty
eight years covers the greater part of
northern New York and New Eng
land. Trolley lines in the cities are
tied up and railroad traffic is blocked.
Surely, the vagaries of our climate
are enough to satisfy the most exact
ing demands of those in quest of new
sensations, And here in Washington
we are not out of the woods, yet
either.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17
"Oh, 6 aDn. -

Since the recent excitement over the
Watson trial. Daniel Donovan. clerk
in the Auditors Office, and one Of the
witnesses in the case. has come in for
a good deal of guying. and has, incident
ally. established for himself a reputa-
ton as a humOrist
The term "humorist. as applied to
Mr.. Donovan by his friends. seems TO be
entirely sarcastic. as il was used be-
cause he invariably replied to his
friends guying by saying:
"Oh. GAVIN"
He is twitted with the fact that tho
abrupt termination of the Watson trial
The Washington times., 1904-04-17
Women Wage Farmers.

PROFESSOR. IN the university OF FennSyi-
vania Thinks They Should Work.
DR. Simon n. Patten, professor OF
political economy in the University
of Pennsylvania, and Of some fame as
an economist, has expressed the opin-
ion that the whole social problem
would be solved if wives, as well as
husbands, earned money. He refer
red to households in which the in
come of the man and his wife
amounted, before marriage, to SO or
So a week apiece His idea was that
both should continue to work until
the income of the husband amount
ed to $40, when the wife could save
more than she could earn.
There is a good deal more sense in
DR.. Patterns view, and less that is
revolutionary, than the superficial
observer may think. 1t is not like
ly that the majority OF women in
this country will continue to be
wage -earners after marriage for any
great length of time, because no wo-
man will do work outside her home
and bring up a family OF children at
the same. time, any longer than ne
cessity requires her to do it. But as
things are now arranged, unless wo-
men of the middle classes can add
TO their incomes somehow after mar
riage, neither they nor the men can
marry early, and late marriages mean
that race suicide about which we
have all been so much concerned. No
body can really blame a young clerk
or lawyer for not wanting to marry
and bring up a family on less than
the wages Of a day laborer, because
his children would be obliged to fore
so educational and social advantages
which he feels they ought to have,
TO say nothing of the actual physical
deterioration which might result
from insufficient food and lack of
proper medical care.
The usual objection to women s
working for wages is that it is an
Objectionable innovation. But wo-
men whose husbands earn the in
comes designated by DR.. Patten have
always had to supplement the family
| income in one way or another Once
they spun and wove the family cloth
| ing, which they cannot do now. Once
they had their poultry yards and
! kitchen gardens, which they cannot
in q city. have now. Once they could
knit or sew, or do tailoring, or en-
gage in other home occupations
which brought in money and could
be taken up and laid down at will.
These things are impossible to the
wife of the young city man. She may
have supported herself before her
marriage as a boOkkeeper, stenogra-
pher, saleswoman, teacher, or work
er in some other light Office employ
ment. She is fitted for no other
! trade, and if she were, there is nc
way for her to make money by q
/ trade without going outside heI
home. She can do one of two things
when she becomes engaged; she car
put off her marriage until she has
saved money enough TO supplement
the family income, and her frances
salary is large enough to enable hin
TO support her, anG meanwhile the
separate expenses of the two will bt
going on, and hinder their saving
much. On the other hand, she can
as DR.. Patten thinks she viii, marry
and retain her position, and continu,
to earn money when she can anC
l where she can. Time Will show
which solution works best
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Within the next ten days Wash
lngton viii have a wireless CONNER
cial plant. and messages will fit
through the air between here and
New York. The plant is the first TO
be established within city limits, the
plants in New York and Philadel-
phia being outside the city limits.
Scientists, therefore. will have an
opportunity for the first time to as
certain the effect upon the sound
waves Of buildings and high struc-
lures
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

The Star continues to assert that
there are malignant whisperers of
lying gossip tautology.
that!-going about town and plying
their nefarious trade. In the interest
OF the community whom the Star"
pretends 10 serve we demand TO
know who they are. Out with it,
neighbour Let rs into the secret
which gnaws your vitals and threat
ems to shorten your DAYS!
The Washington times., 1904-04-17
/HE.
PERSONAL >S/DE.

has deprived him Of has occupation Of
the past two weeks. which his friends
say, consisted mainly Of riding UP and
down in the District building elevator
IN search Of information and papers he
was required 10 get for the trial
Whenever ANYBODY laughs at him now
about his enforced return to his desk he
smiles broadly, and replies with his ''Oh.
& avn
The effect OF this expression is vastly
amusing to those who hear Il. Mr.
Donovan believes his friends are ridicul-
ing him unnecessarily when they call
him elevator boy. "
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Representative Si6ley of PENNSYLVANIA
had the majestic view o. things indi-
Gated by this quotation:
Oh. come, let us haste TO his grave, let US scat
ter rich garlsnds OF flowers.
We gave him scant honor while living; faint,
reticent praises were ours
For his genius, his virtues, his courage-but
now his quick spirit hath fed.
Ger his tomb wreaths of roses and aurelsNsnd
bays let strew 10 him, dead.
Ave, now, when all weeping and praising are
utterly vain. let US weep;
Let Us praise him ungrudgingly, now that, IN
conscious, he sleeps his last sleep
VIII he heed what we say? VIII he hear us and
see US? An. no; tbs 700 late,
We are always too late with our praises and
paeans-dclaying. we wai-
Till death shrouds the windows and darkeas
life's warm breathing house with its pail,
And IN vain 90 the tenant departed, love, friend
ship OF calumny call
All! then we arouse in our griefs; ali! then,
and then only. the need
That due 20 the warm. living spirit we give
to the cold. senseleSs dead.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Fourteen hundred barrels Of water
tumbled down on three tramDs in a
Jail at Marshalltown, Iowa. II a tramp
cannot have his prejudices respected In
the county jail. where is he to take
refugee
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

II looks as il the Democratic party
were resolved to invest in hair-dye
rather than give occasion for any sing
ing of Silver Threads Among the
Gold" as campaign song.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Some scalawags lynched a dog at In
dian Head the other day because the
animal annoyed them by watching them
at their meals Some men do have rea-
son to be nervous when their table man
ners are observed.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Representative Tawney, the Repubii-
can whip. is having trouble with his
followers. They seem 10 think that so
long as President Roosevelt is at the
helm the Republican party viii live,
ANYWAY
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Posev has its alluIements for staid
members of Congress as well as for the
young man or maid Of the schoolday
period On questions of sentiment age
seems not to change the poetical long
ing. The following verses we're quoted
by members of the House e express
fttingly their sentiments on the occa-
sion Of some recent eulOgies.
Representative Moon of Pennsylvania,
after calling attention to mis- late col
leagues sudden death in the carly
prime of young manhood" commented:
There is doubtless some compensa-
ton in such events, and close my re-
marks with the philosophy of a great
poet, who. in considering the apparent
calamity of death of the young and Wig
orous, beautifully says:
"whom the gods love die young as said of
And many deaths do they escape by this;
The desth Of friends, and that which Stays still
more.
The death OF friendship, love, youth, all
that is.
Except mere breath: and since the silent shore
Awaits a. last even those who longest JAiss
The old archer's shafts, perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant 10 save
Representatives Bates of Pennsylvania
ended his remarks with this quotation:
His life was gentle, and the elements
80 uiN'd in him, that Nature mi~ht stand up
And say TO all the world, This was a man.
Representative McCreary of Pennsyl-
vania said:
The poet beautifully expresses the
watchfulness of the Heavenly Father
during our voyage through life in these
lines;
/ know not where His islands lift
Their fronded aims in air;
I onl- know ! cannot drift
Beyond MS loving care.
And when Iife's fitful journey is over,
again with the poet we can say;
safe home into port; rent cordage. shattered
Torn sails. provisions short. and only not a
WrcCE.
But. oh. the Joy upon the shore, 20 tell Of voy.
age ended, perils DER!
Toward the close OF his Aulosy he in
cluded the following;
There are pillows far out in the ocean
Which never will break the beach;
There arc wares of human emotion
Which can find expression IN sDecch.
Representative Patterson of Pcnnsyl-
vania was very brief in his poetical al
1 fusion He quoted;
| live for those who love me.
For those Who know me true:
For the God who dwells above me,
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

A Pittsburg dressmaker attempted to
smugSic some laces into the country
in the form of stuffing for quilts. but
quilts not being in fashion. suspicion
arose IN the custom house.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Flirting develops the soul. according
10 one Of those college professors. lie
will wish he had not said it when he
has had a little time 10 observe the
effect on his classes.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Representative Patterson of Pennsyl-
vania was very brief in his poeucal al
IusiOn He quoted;
| live for those who love me.
For those Who know me true:
Fer the God who dwells above me,
Aud the good that I can do.
The Washington times., 1904-04-17

Representatives Bates of Pennsylvania
ended his remarks with this quotations
His life was gentle, and the elements
- miN'd in him. that Nature mi~ht stand up
And saw TO all the world. This was mani
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-03
The Queens Rebuke.

Some years ago, when the present
Queen Alexandra of England was
Princess of Wales, and her children
We're very small they were staying at
a quiet watering place. The Mon
treal Star repeats this little story Of
the royal family, which shows that
Queen Alexandra is much like other
good mothers, and that her children
are like children the world over
Once on returning from short
sail, one of the little princesses was
walking up the plank.
An old sailor instinctively said:
Take care, little LADY,"
The child drew herself up haught-
lily and said: I'm not a lady; I'm a
princess"
The Princess of Wales, who over
heard the kindly injunction and the
rather ill-bred reply. said quickly:
Tell the good sailor you are not a
little lady yet, but you hope to be
some day. "-Selected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-03
System
DR..
j. w.
MerrOW'S
Great
Remedy
THIS WILL INTEREST YOU.

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people, who seem to be in trouble because
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our best local physicians and the most
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-03
Emiurate for Husbands.

The American housewives strug-
giles with the domestic problem are as
trifles in comparison with the tribula-
tions of the English colonial woman.
Soon after the BOer war hundreds Of
English girls We're sent out TO South
Africa TO take the place of native ser
wants The housekeeperS looked for
ward with joyous anticipation to their
arrival. but instead of the expected
treasures the girls proved them selves
ANYTHING but acquisitions. They up
set the households in an unpreCented
way. \ parlormaid refused to stay be-
cause horses Were not provided for her
use; a nurse baked at wheeling the
baby peramhulator; another left be-
cause she was not presented To the
guests at a tennis party The whole
trouble arose from the fact that the
girls had emigrated with the sole pur-
pose of finding husbands. The matri-
monial bait had been held out TO them
by the London emigration societies,
and, womanlike, what they had start
ed out to get they intended to have.
And to the credit of their persistence,
be it said, many of them are now mis-
treSses of their own homes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-06-03

A low table on which to place the bath
will be found convenient. A willow
hamper in which to keep his finer
clothes will also be a comfort. An
other almost indispensable comfort
will be found in yard square of soft
flannel in which TO wrap him imme-
diately on taking him from his bath
There cannot be too many little coats
and knitted afghans, they all come in
handy some time or other. Warm lit
tie bootees are always useful and a
number of dainty flannel wrappers
will be found necessary. A soft little
pillow with his monogram embrOid-
cred in the corner is another comfort
much appreciated by Master Baby, and
carriage strap to match makes a
pretty finish to his carriage when he
takes the air.