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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04

exercised no, to allow the beam to ex-
coed thirteen and a half feet That is
the limit fer craft that wish 20 uavi-
gate the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Repays More Than Cost.
The cruise I'D the canal more than re-
pays the trouble Of the undertaking.
The expense is very light Toll charges
are about $3.50 for the round trip. This
takes you as far as Cumberland. Two
mules and a driver are secured at a
reasonable cost and furnish all the mo-
tive power that is needed. The life
along the canal Is quite different from
any preconceived ideas we may have
entertained regarding it. There is a
dreamy. easy-going manner prevailing
which is conducive 70 perfect rest Then,
too. one occasionally has the oppOr-
tunity Of Improving his swearing vo-
cabUlary.
Washington has an ideal river for
houseboats. Unlike the waters about
New York and other large cities, there
are few passing craft 10 biunder into
YOU when you are moving to new quar-
ters. Your rest az night is not dis
turbed by the sCreeching Of tugboats,
the wheeling OF broken-down tramp
steamers or the roar Of machinery from
some ocean liner From Analostan
Island to the Little Falls there are
reaches Of shore that cannot be i'm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04

first 10 utterly break away from the
tall hat tradition. He had never worn
such a thing in his life, and entered the
house I'm a huge broed-brimmed felt,
very ike a cowboys SombrerC-
Then came Kier Hardie. who gave his
feIIow-members the greatest sensation
which parliament had yet experienced
by appearing IN a costume consisting
of corduroy trousers, waistcoat OF
knitted thread. a red Gsuff1er round his
throat such as coste-TGOngers wear, and
on his head a cap with earaaps OF the
now obsolete deerstaIlger pattern Small
wonder that after this e takes a good
deal in the way Of sartorial eccentricity
10 cause even a ripple among the mem
hers Of that legislative assembly.
Appears in Hunting Costume.
Quite recently. however. Sir Philip
Muntz did succeed iE rousinE some in
terest by appearing one evening in April
last in mink" He was bound for a
dinner at which ne had to wear the
evening dress Of his hunt, and as he would
have no time to make a change between
his visit to the house and his party he
had no choice but to come down in hunt
ing attire He compromised matters by
wearing n long Overcoat closely buttoned
as he walked to and from the division
lobby, but in the smoEing-room there
was no disguise.
on another occasion during the present
wear much amusement was caused by
the sight of a member rushing I'm for q
division in a large white macintosh. IT
appeared that the gentleman in qUes-
ton had been taking a bath, when he
was suddenly reused by the startling
news that the opposition was trying %
SNAP a division with the object of catch
ing the government unawares. he was
therefore forced to rush 70 the rescue
Of his party in an attire Of the very
scantiest, which he concealed as best
he might under the aforementioned
rain-pUoof garment
The intensely hot weather I'm the sum
mer Of 1900 led to another revolution in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04
Fear of UnhealthfuineSS
Not Borne Out by
Experience.
Some of WaShington'S
More Notable Floating
Summer Homes.
Potomac Has Many Ad-
yantages for These
LeiSureIy Craft.
QUIET AND COZY.

proved upon as mOoring sites. The
water from a point or Georgetown col
Iege TO the limit Of navigation up
stream is pure and sweet It IS as good
a drinking water 10 be had in the Dis
trict A bath in the deep parts OF the
channel is as pleasant as IL is refresh
ing.
Old Eoah and His Ark.
Though many centuries have passed
since Noah built his ark. it has only
been within very recent years that his
style of boat building has oeen fully
appreciated and copied The most con-
spicuous example Of this is to be found
I'm the houseboat feet of the late Pierre
Lorrilard. who not only built an ark.
The Cainan," to shelter himself and
his guests. but IN addition built and
used an auxiliary ark TO carry his
animals. This boat was fitted with
stalls for his horses and kennels for his
dogs. These boats he used in Southern
waters. and when he found the cOndi-
lions excellent for hunting. his dogs
and horses were UuIoaded and all made
ready for the days hunt. This was
luxurious hunting-par excellence When
tired by a days sport he had float
ing and movable palace 70 retire to-
surrounded by all the comforts Of
home.
Although as stated before, there are
not many houseboats on the waters OF
the Potomac, the few that are there
are quite worthy Of a visit There are
certainly thousands Of Washiugtonians
I who are heartily worn out by the long
and hot summers in the city. There
must be many Of these who would en-
/ joy the care-free and pleasant life on
the water To this number may be
given the advice to investigate the in
| ducements of hoUsebOaung. If at the
| end Of a day and evening spent on
board one Of these delightful craft the
/ investigator is not possessed of the de-
sire 20 go and do likewise" he must
surely be lacking in appreciation OF
comfort and love Of nature
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04
Queer Attic in the House Of Commons.

parliamentary attire People passing the
terrace in boats in July of that year
saw numbers Of NJ P.'s lounging about
In their shirt sleeves. while some had
even discarded their waistcOats as well
as their coats. In old days there was no
relaxation o. the rules even in the
hottest weather, but now legislators
dress themselves with more regard to
the vagarics OF the thermometer.
Cool Clothing Now Common.
1t was T. C. BowIes who originated
the fashion of wearing white duck trous-
ers in parliament. and this sensible cos
tune has had many imitators. among
them Harry Gust, who wears a black
frock coat with white duck continual
tons. During the hot spell IF the middle
Of July Henry Kimber might have been
seen in gray frock coat and wearing
no waistcoat. while Sir Alfred Haslam.
Sir Robert Fitzgerald and others were
tastefuily attired I'm light suits and white
tall hats. Suits of flannel are now by no
means uncommon during great heat.
Fancy waistcoats are a comDaratively
recent innovation in the commons. Col
onel Lockwood. always noted as one Of
the best-dressed OF NJ P.'s. was one OF
the house. He has also maintained his
position as leader of the fancy waist
coat brigade by appearing I'm a spcci-
mon described in a tailCr's paper as a
white ground with a scarlet overchec6.
made in dOubIe-breasted style" SIR
George Parker has been seen In a beau
tifully Cream-colOred design with round.
pearly looking buttons. while Mr. Has
ley, member for the Watford division
of Hertfordshire. is notable for a waist
coat which is blue with black stripes
John Burns almost invariable attire 3
"a REFER suit and bilyCOck hat. while Mr.
BalfOur's only popularity in dress is his
sDats, which are invariably of a duh yell
1 low hue Red ties are another novelty
in the house Arnold Forster used at
one time frequently TO sport a tie OF
vivid scarlet. though ne has now quite
abandoned This practice, but Mr.. Morley
| is still sometimes TO be seen wearing a
Cravat Of this revolutionary hue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04

y no assembly in the world are the
manners and fashions Of the day
j more accurately reflected than in
the house Of commons. There was
a time. less than thirty years ago, when
any one appearing in the house in an at
tire not absolutely in consonance with
the strictest fashion Of afternoon dress
that is 10 say. black frock coat and silk
hat-would have been at once pulled UP
by the speaker himself
Joseph Connell NJ. P. had 10 produce
a medical certificate to the effect that a
tall hat gave him headache before he
was allowed to wear a soft one. And
Colonel CourIey more recently was repri-
manded for appearing in a cutaway coat.
. On another occasion. about twenty-four
years, ago. a well-known Irish patriot,
John Martin. caused a shock by coming
into the house in alOw-crowned white hard
hat He, too, was hauled over the Goals
room and gravely demonstrated with him
for his violation Of time-honored tradi-
lions.
Governs GaIb Like a Miners.
Joseph Cowen was one Of the first Of
the rebels from the general code.
Although a very wealthy man, he al
ways dressed axe a miner out for a
Sunday holiday and insisted on wear
ing an iIl-cut suit Of black, ornamented
with immense pockets, and a soft black
felt that Of a fashion more common
in America than in the United Kingdom
What a terrible shock would the speaker
Of the seventies have had could he have
beheld the prime minister himself ar
rayed I'm the short monkey jacket Of some
aIpaca-lllIe material which Mr.. Balfour
affects in hot weather.
II was the arrival of the working
man member in 1880 which brought
about the upsetting of the old customs
Of dress and the arrival OF the billy
cock hat and short sack coat Of blue
serge which today excite no comment.
The late Sir William Allan was the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-04
A Home on the Deep.

This club boat is sixty feet long by
fourteen feet beam and has n capacity
for accommodating from ten 10 twenty
guests in comfort. The main saloon is
a combination reading room, dining
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

possible, it will mean the Strengthening
out of the affairs of the company with
the ultimate operation OF the big tin
plate plant. Yet, on the other hand, the
proceedings may drag through the courts
for a long time and may result in the
appointment of receiver to close up the
affairs of the concern. But, again, even
this turn of things might result in the
sale OF the plant TO either a corporation
or individuals and the plant put into
operation.
/ That suGh magnificent industry
should lie idle, rusting and depreciating
in value is to be deeply regretted by all
Clapksburg. The operation of the plant
would mean much for Clarksburg. The
people have built high hopes upon this
big mandatory, and they naturally
want ito see it in operation again.
1t is ito be hoped that the jackson
Iron and Tin Plate company untangle
their affairs as speedily as possible and
get their business Strengthened out SC
that they can succefully operate the
plant
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
cLARKsBURG, w VA, JAN. 5, 1904
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

The suggestion of Councilman Nc.
Andrew the otner nignt IN council that
the police force ought to be curtailed.
brings out the presumption that there
are too many men on the force. 1t must
be remembered that Olar'ksblmg is a
anuch larger city than in former years,
when the grass grew green almost in the
middle OF the principal streets. There are
thousands more people here than then
The conditions have entirely changed
The trouble is that the effort of the
force appears to be somewhat nisdi.
rected. The Telegram, for several years
has been trying TO educate the city an.
thoritics to the necessity OF beats. In
way this has been accomplished ami
sorts of beats are maintained, but not
with that efficiency that protects 1t is
altogether possible that the system OF
beats in vogue could be considerably i'm
proved and should be, but the city is en-
tirely too large for the number of police.
men the city has at present, and for that
reason it can not be expected that the
regulations of modern city can be OBJ
served or maintained 1t Is nonsense to
expect a policeman to be here and there
and the either place at the same time, but
The may constantly be on the move. and
by such effort will manage to keep his
beat in pretty fair condition.
Another important feature of the pc.
lice system is salary, and that is accom-.
panied by another, to-wit: police char
acter. A good SALARY means a good po-
liceman. That is quite natural, as men
who can make much more money at
something else will not serve ON the pc.
lice force. of course, there are some eX,
ceptions, but they are few. Again, the
work Of a man, even policeman, can
be gauged by the amount of money he
gets for it, and that is Thought to be
the case with policemen Of the present
day not only in Clarksbmg, but every
where else.
n the successful administration OF
city affairs, the efficiency of the police
department is one of the most impor.
iant factors, in fact, a great deal de.
ponds upon it, 1t can never he too a.
pable, and in Clarlssburg there can b,
much improvement. To make it bettei
and stronger should De the constant aim
of those in authority, and it IS to be
hoped that more attention will be paid e
this part Of the government.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
PRAISES SENATOR SCOTT.

The Putnam Republican, in speaking
OF the United States senatorial matte,
in this state, says: Senator Scott is q
good and worthy man, and he has
been recognized by being chosen to the
highest position in the gift of the party
in the state" That Senator Scott is a
good and worthy man is acknowledged by
the entire press of West Virginia, and
that he will be sent back to the SEN
ate there is scarcely a do,rbt. He ap.
pears to be acceptable to the people ev-
erywhere None have anything TO sa!
against his course in congress, and al
know that he is faithful and prompt il
the discharge of his official duty, ant
that he gives his efforts to the states
best interests. The Putnam paper ma!
we'll join in his praises, although it i
all that section OF the state, from whicl
Caldwell expects to draw his support, i
any he receives.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
THE TIN PLATE TROUBLE.

Another injunction has been issued in
the Jackson Iron and Tin Plate COM
Pany case. This time the injunction re
strains the stockholders and members Of
the company from holding their annual
business meeting and electing new
board OF directors and officers The pro-
eedure is merely another move N the
original case, which has been pen,ilng
in the district fcief,tl court in which the
general manager OF the complny ana
other stockholders obtained a restrain
ing order prohibiting the officers and
board OF directors from selling or dis
posing of the poperty Of the company in
East Clarksbug. and which the plaintiffs
claim was preliminary procedure for
the purpose Of having receiver appoint
ed TO wind UP the affairs of the company
on the grounds that the concern was in.
solvent
This second injunction order was Is
sued upon application of the same par
ties, and it seems that the general man
niger and those associated with him IN
the suit are determined to have the mat
ter adjudicated at the earliest possible
monett.
By some the News Of the second injunc
ton proceedings Is lailcd with delight, as
they are of the opinion that ii the matter
IS settled in the courts US speedily az
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

Since the Augusta county matter thu
governor has appointed a man to max.
surveys of the boundary lines Of tn
counties involved, it would be well TO
the county court of Harrison county t,
have surveyor along with him to looi
after the interests of the county in tn,
matter and obtain all the valuable point
crs as TO territory possible. The cour
should thoroughly investigate this mat
ter and do what is necessary TO protec
the county's interests.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

Readers Of the Weekly Telegram APP
preciate the fact that they were given u
newsy edition holiday week, and there
by they were posted on many matters
Other papers failed to do this. Many
have noticed that the Telegram is chucl
full Of good news, while some other pa.
pers have aothing Of interest in them
The people are approaching this fact ev.
cry day, as evidenced by the rapid
growth OF the Tclegrm's circulation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
DR.. AMOS FATHER DEAD.

The funeral OF Edgar w. Amos, of
Evansville, Marion county, took place
Monday afternoon and interment DC.
Cured at Fairmont. The deceased died
Saturday at 70 years OF age. He was
The father OF DR.. Charles Amos, of Gyp-
y, this county, and eight other children
md among one of his connty's most
thrifty and well-to.do citizens.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
HAYNES WILL LEAVE.

William Haynes, bookkeeper for i
Stringer Boggess, wholesale dealer il
lumber, will likely sever his connection
with that firm and will 60 either to West
Union or Pennsboro to accept a position
with a lumber firm. Mr.. Haynes ha'
been valuable official to Mr.. Boggess
md is young man of ability He ha.
many friends in harrisburg, who will he
sorry to see him leave the city, and their
best wishes accompany him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
Rcsult Of Republican Prosperity.

Pittsburg Times: The fact that the
Pennsylvania railroad officials declare
that lie company handled more express
business this year than ever before, and
especially during the holidays shows
that for the great majority Of our people
this Christians was really merry one.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
Strenuosity.

Dayton Press: President Roosevelt not
onlysleals y strenuous life himself, but
he has a perplexing faculty of inpart-
ing unusual strenuosity TO the lives Of
the hungry ones who swarm about the
pie counter and the gentry who seek to
piTlage the departments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
REAL ESTATE DEALS.

Real estate transactions are noted as
follows in the county clerks office:
Lewis II. Mines to William H. Camp,
one lot. Adamston.
T. F. Winter to Laura L. Winter. one.
half Of 100 acres, Coal district.
V. L. Hornor to J. NJ. Craig. one lot.
Lumberport.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
Shower Bath.

Cincinnati - {: 1t has not been re-
ported that !. Pi,rpont Morgan dupli.
Gated his 1902 Christmas performance OF
giving all his employs podketfuls OF
gold. He might IT least nave piped Steel
common, and given eacl, one free bath
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
"Going Some"

Marietta Register: over in West Vir-
GINA, mother and nine children rode
on one railroad ticket, none Of the chill
dren being Oh enough to pay railroad
fare. That's certainly going some.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

GAINESVILLE Recorder. American
manufactures exported in 1908 reached a
totai value of over s4o,0oo.OOo. How Is
that for getting hold OF foreign trade
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
A Good Suggestion.

Pittsburg Times: Folks who have beer
making themselves feel unhappy during
the past year should now turn over Q
new leaf and decide that for 1904 the,
viii be optimistic insteadiof pessimistic
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

"oh, George; ] do believe the little
iarling is going to have another tooth.
Great Scott! Can't we send him to a
hospital till it's over Chicago Amer
lean.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
under a protective TARIFF
Very Possible.

Pittsburg Dispatch: The report that
an american warship sank the Colombian
navy may web be true, so far as posi-
bility is concerned, but probably it is
not.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

yes" rejoined dear girl No. 2, 81 saw
YOU eating candy in the gallery. but
wasn't quite sure whether you had box
Or paper bag Chicago Daily News.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

George S. Mooney, former manager of
the Offices of Holmboe & Lafferty, is
here from Wheeling on visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
Then why Have New Yeara

Parkersburg Sentinel: It'is better NOT
to promise ut all than to promise and not
reform.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

Erred took me to the opera last night,
said the first dear girl. Eve had box.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

fiddle That man has certainly got
MS nerve right with him.
De Wink-What man?
Tiddle-Why, that fellow with the
boothache Just going into the dentists
Columbia Jester.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05

"What is the difference between the
nothern and southern shores of Long
lslandt"
"on one side you hear the sea and on
he other you see the Soand Prince.
bon Tiger.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-05
FOR THE SCRAP BOOK
i.s+s444.+f+a.s.i.s.

An ambitious young Phi. D.
Got a bid one fine day to t.
AT the Y. NJ. G. A.
And he felt like J.
On forgetting to R. S. V. P.
-Yale Record.
The daily tribune., 1904-11-04

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

the Philippines, assumed the response
bility not only for the present, but for
the future. for a good many millions
of human beings and large slice of
the earth's surface.
Laws which are good here must be
good In the Philippines, and they will
be applied there. That which is pro-
gress here must be progress In the
Philippines, and 1t will be developed
there.
'The United States will not back
out and invite the Filipinos to fight 1t
out among themselves, leaving the
savages to fall to slashing each other
and the half-breeds to plotting and
selling each other out. 1t would be the
simplest way out of it, and the most
.cowardly. That will not be the
American way"
That does not sound very much like
an endorsement of the st. Louis plat
form. 1t sounds well and is right 1t
is the American view of the situation.
But it was not printed In a republican
paper. 1t appeared in William R..
and San Francisco publications. Mr..
the right in regard to this great ques-
ton. In presenting to his readers this
opinion he has taken a position above
party politics and has taken a step on
high American ground. His statement
will not be approved by the Esopus
candidate, nor by many of his party,
but it must be admitted by every can
did person who has studied the facts
that a declaration at the present time
In regard to the future of the Phillip
pines Is entirely out of place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
A "FAkE" DISPOSED OF,

Under the above caption the Chicago
Record-Herald, a notably independent
newspaper, tells in its editorial
columns of the explosion of the canard
fathered by the New York World,
which claimed that President Roose-
welt had held secret meeting with j.
Pierpont Morgan and had sold out the
republican party to him. This is a
clean campaign, one in which the can
didates are both upright men, and the
attempt by. the World to discredit Pres
ident Roosevelt with the public has
been declared falsehood with the
.promptness and the candor 1t deserves
The World has taken up the democrat
ic side of the political fight this year
and is the chief organ of the party
Its disreputable effort at mud sling
ing has brought disgrace to itself and
to none other. 1t is especially signifi-
cant to note what is said by an indie
pendent paper like the Record-Herald
which gives as much space to the dis
semination of democratic doctrine as
to the republican party. Its editorial
on the case follows:
"The New York Worlds story of the
secret meetings between j. Pierpont
Morgan and the President, at which the
republican party was bartered away to
the former by the latter, was manifest
ly an invention out of whole cloth.
Neither Mr.. Morgan nor Mr. Roosevelt
is addicted to back stairs methods,
while the trade that was described with