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The Constitution Clubs.

To THE EDITOR OF TER SrS-SH. Your
remarks about the authors OF the Parker
Constitution clubs bring out into bold RELIEF
the danger which turks in the shadow OF the
able and distinguished lawyers who lie awake
nights guarding the Constitution OF the United
States. Why is it that SO many Of our fore
most juriets are always ready to sacrifice
our country's best interests to their opinion
ated conservatism?
In lsev-el equally able and dsting uished
lawyers in New York and other Northern
States could find no authority in the Same
Constitution FOR cocf cling State to remain
in the Unicn. During the great civil war they
talked about Lincolns usuIpation and un-
constitutional cou:se, until that great and
good man was compelled to publicly express
his devotion to his country. and to make the
declaration that he held his ONCE as n trust
for the whole people; and that he held himself
responsible to them.
II before the civil war. and even during
its continuance. the sQueamish constitu-
tional lawyers could have controlled and
led public opinion, the waywGrd sisters would
nave departed in peace; Confederacy would
have been established with negro slavery
as the cornerstone: the Pacific slope States
would have been lost to us forever. and Alaska
would now be English colonial territory.
What would have been left Of us9
This Is what the constitutional lawy ers
wanted to do for us in 1890
The sturdy. strenuous patriotism OF the
Northern laymen was too forceful and quick
for the leading lawyers" The Republican
party went to the 'front.' aided by patriotic
Democrats. The Union was saved. and the
result proved that the Constitution was broad
enough and strong enough TO protect the
wonderful structure Of government erected
by the trainers Of that Constitution.
The national Republican party has never
failed for wisdom or courage to grasp any
situation that means the progress and well
fare of our country. Astute lawyers may
cavi az they will. the great majority Of voters
in this country will always support the party
that proudly floats the Stars and Stripes in
every quarter Of the globe. and has the forti-
tude 10 stand by IL with blood and treasure
The Republican party will never desert the
American boy behind the guns. no matter
In what part Of the world he Is The Iepub-
ican party will never consent to a change
in the tariff that will compel our workmen
to accept wages as low as paid in Europe.
The Democratic party will psver get out
Of the political hospital whore IL now If. All
signs among the rank and flle OF the people
this year point to great national Republican
victory. The Republican Presidential ticket
will get larger vote in the Northern States
next November than IT has ever received.
In the State Of New York 1t will 90 north
over the Harlem River with less than rs 900
majority against it. This opinion il the re-
suit OF practical observation. A. D. s.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.
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Com ing Back.

From mountain and shore we're returning.
With faces becomingly tanned.
And the lessons that We have been learning
Maybe you won't quite understand,
u we say that we're glad II is over.
We're delighted TO come back again.
That we haven't been living In clover,
And have had quite our share OF the rain;
II we say that were terribly weary.
OF pork. and Of ergs, and OF fruit.
And sick OF the farmer so leary.
Who thinks but OF midsummer loot,
II We honestly own that we're pinlng
For the glare and the noise OF Broadway.
And are sick OF forever reclining
On o chair or a hammock all day.
you1l reply We are perfectly crazy.
But. II the truth must be confessed
It's very hard work 70 be lazy,
So now we've come back for rest
Ia ToCcHE HANCOCK.
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Unless lovers OF art bestir themselves
it is likely that the great temples at Phil@
will be destroyed after all. The English
authorities in Egypt not only have the in
tention of raising the level of the Assouan
dam to the height originally fixed upon
by the engineers but have the money ready
to execute the work This appears in
summary of Sir WILLIAM GARsTIS's great
scheme for cutting a new channel for the
Niletbat Engineering publishes and is given
as an official reason for not taking up that
plan at once. The matter is put rather
brutaly as follows:
In Difference to the views OF tourists, 1t will be
remembered that the top level OF this dam was cut
down so as TO avoid flooding the temples OF PhilG
The engineers, however. In building the dam took
the precauuon TO construct 1t 80 strongly that 1t
could ultimately be raised at little cost TO the level
they had h&ed as that giving the best financial
return TO the Egyptian people. with whose money
the work was being built and to whom belonged
the ruins the archaeological were SO anxious to
save at tho expense OF Egypt"
Disregarding all assurances given, the
Egyptian authorities, it would seem from
this, intend to raise the level quietly, hoping
that no notice will be taken of their action
till the flooding OF the island and the ruin
of the temples is an accomplished fact.
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sEPTARrAS WINS FOOT RACE,

DURBIs. ". Va.-tSpecai During tne auction
sale In progress here last week one the ATTRACTIONS
was footrace between John + Burner. aged =, and
a man some nifty years his junlcf The race YVES fof
substantial purse snd the distance hundred yards.
Hundreds Of people witnessed the spectacle. The
odds were In favor OF the young man. although
Uncle John Is we'll known TO every man, women and
child In Durbn. and his gHt and agility Is proven
b,al but II was though; he had made a contract In
which he could not deliver the goods.
When the runners lined up, Uncle John was seen
TO be OF the lighter bald moved with ease equal
10 his boy compe.;u-. He d. 10; play 80 the grand
stand by any unnecessary pranciur. tn. paid strict
attention and was under way by tine time the word
had left the starters mouth
Uncle John got the bette: starr and held his dis
lance the whole COURSE. wiunn: y neck. The
time was about II Seconds.
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1t is part Of popular song that the corn
grows higher, potatoes larger, the sun
shines hotter, the grasshoppers jump fur
Their and wheat grows faster in Kansas
than in any other State Of the country.
Now the corn festivals" are calling at
tention to the continued prosperity Of
Kansas, once the home OF political dis
content. Populist theorists and cross
roads reformers do not flourish when the
grain is ripe and thick in the fields and the
granaries are filled to bursting Distin-
guished and mysterious visitors from the
Sunhower State are not at present to be
seen at the Eastern headquarters of either
party. The former missionaries OF dis
content are all staying at home this year,
attending the corn festivals.
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The French Premier Advocates Rup-
nture With Rome.

In view of the speech delivered at
Au1erre on Sunday by Premier CoMBEs,
we are justified in nferring that he has
no intention of resigning on the reas-
sembling of Parliament; that he believes
himself assured of a stable majority in
the Chamber of Deputies; and that the
power thus assured TO him will be used
to bring about an abolition of the exist
ing relations between the State and the
Church.
The death OF Nj. WALDECK-Ro
removed the most formidable obstacle
to the Reputation Of the Concordat.
Although the ex-Premier had brought
which forbade religious orders to e1er-
else educational functions in France
unless expressly. authorized by the Gov
ernment, he was known not to approve
of the extreme to which the campaign
against the Catholic religion had been
carried by his successor. So long as he
p remained in public life, even though
known to be physically disabled, he was
| force to be reckoned with. He was a
power in the Senate, of which he was a
member, and over many OF the elements
composing the heterogeneous majority
now controlling the Chamber of Deputies
he possessed more influence than the
Premier himself 1t is certain that
M WALDECK-RoUssEAU was opposed
to the sundering of diplomatic inter-
course with the Vatican, and he would
have set his face against the rupture
Of the compact which, for a hundred
years, has regulated the relations be-
tween the civil power and Catholicism
in France Now he is gone, however,
and there is no one exactly qualified
to take his place, for those who, like M.
RIBoT, favor the maintenance of the
Concordat, lack on other grounds the
confidence of the Radicals; while those
who might perpetuate the existing COM
bination are as deeply imbued as NJ
CoMBEs himself with hostility to the
Catholic religion.
1t is true that, of the present Cabinet
itself, there is at least one member who
breads the international consequences
of a definite separation of the civil
power from the Church. AS Minister
for Foreign Affairs, NJ. DELCAssE is, of
course, more keenly alive than any of his
colleagues TO the political importance
which France derives in the Near East
and in the Far East from her discharge
of the traditional role Of protector of all
Catholics, no matter what may be their
nationality. For many centuries in Ana
tolia, in Syria and in Egypt, and, as
time went on, in Persia, India and China,
the Catholic priest and the Catholic con-
vert have been accustomed to see in
the French Legation a refuge in the
hour Of peril. Nor has the appeal been
made in vain, however Indifferent or
unfriendly 10 religion at home might be
the temporary rulers Of France. That is
Why the French nation has bufked so
large in the Oriental imagination since
the times Of the Crusades, and especi-
ally since FRANCIS l. arrived at an UNDER
standing with the Ottoman Caliph. In
the Indian Ocean and in Chinese waters
France inherited the prestige and the
duties which had once belonged to Portu-
gal. 1t is. in a word, inevitable that
France will lose a part Of the influence
which she has long exerted upon the
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No Church In Heavensf

The Baptist Church has not been built yet neither
is there enough money on hand 10 build II. Sen-
ously. now. don't you think II would be a shame to
let such an I'm portant 60 down. We surely
do and you ought to. Here IL HeAvener. consld-
cred by the major part OF the people TO be fairly
good town. and yet she has not church houses, not
one, seriously, again. don't you fellows that haven't
donated feel guilty: And don't you think that God
won't stand for IL
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DR.. q. LANaTRY CROCKETT Of Thomaston,
Me-, should be put into extensive oircu-
lation, One golden sentence in his speech
at the Democratic flag raising at Thomas
ton raises CROCHET to that proud emnence
where the Peerless has hitherto stood alone:
&" This Gag will be dipped In the blood OF he lamb
OF public opinion and rendered whittier than SNOW
Even in October this would be classified
as hot stuff" In September II scorches
the United States. Something in DR.
CRocKEr's style recalls not only Mr.. BRYAN,
but the author Of these noble, though all
but forgotten, lines:
Methlnks see a hieroglyphlc bat
skim Ger the zenith In a sipshod hat:
And to drink Infants blood with horrd strides.
damned potato on whirlwind rides,
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What fine, sturdy, intelligent lot of men
are those who marched down Fifth avenue
yesterday! Well set up, clean cut, smart
and active they are, American citizens Of
whom the nation has reason TO be proud.
And what pity it is that these men are too
frequently i'll advised, deluded or betrayed
by unworthy self-seekers to whom they
Loyalty intrust the management Of their
organizations and secret societies.
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RTooks the HoOdoo :

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuS-.sir' Since the
birth OF the Republican party every candidate
for tho Presidency on the Democratic ticket who
had middle name has been defeated.
PEAKS ISLAND. Me- Sept 4.
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illegal sale Of beer and making unwar-
ranted arrests In one section Of the city
indicates that there are too many po-
licemen in that precinct. The lack of
police protection OF a crowded, busy cor
ner in another precinct indicates that
there are too few men in that territory,
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Good Principle, Ok lee

TO TIE EDITOR or Tar - 81 Cen Morfll
Law set his sails under the r-niH! rays OF THE Sun
He Is now master OF the schooner Marion Chapel
In lieu Of ". l.. Reed. The papers were changed
at the Custom House Friday. II. &. c.
NEW LONDON Conn. Sept. T.
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After these figures. it is SURPRISING 'n u ~
but twenty Jews IN tho Hawauan ie.au',
it Is estimated that there are lW' J'"s
Porto Rico, and 10 more IN the tmIlpit'r,
Perhaps the fact that the Spanish me-, 49,. ass
class il reputrd to be more acute ~ nun 80
transactions than the traders OF any 60
nation may explain this small rfUN,N,'' ~.
ton of the Jews in these islands ~
States in the Union. Idaho ana N'N'u. "
credited with 400 Jews each. whil' w., "''"
contain but zoo and Delaware tut W. nm
In Palestine there are estimated 70 - ~
Jews, according to a calculation mad'r 20.
the "Verein fur jIdische Stitstlh Imh
two states in the Union have greater Jew ~ :.
population than the Promised Lana
immigration figures for 1903 show 'hft 30
lsO2-O3 IS o79 Jews entered the port OF 20
York, OF whom 3O53e were Russians. lha.'
Austrians, s,3l4 Rumanians, 6?7 Gerinhnss.
al Turks, 1888 English, SO Dutch, ~ ffeWn|
II swedes. & scotch and South Americans,
From Aug. 81. 1902, To Aug. q, 1909 tTen,l
four synagogues were dedicated in the tuItrd
States, in fourteen States In the same peI,,Vu
sixteen hospitals homes and other mstIu-
tons were opened The list OF decor a., gu,
hopors and distinctions awarded IN inc SHY
year to Jews Is a long one and twelNe - -
one-half pages are necessary to rec"r9 =
beouests and gifts OF $500 or more made "
Jews or TO Jewish institutions. , .
Seventy-four publications are lstea ~
Jewish periodicals, and, in addition 70 th''es
ak year books are published annually
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Roosevelt in North Carolina

To THE EpIToR or THE Sun Sir; North Caro-
lima Is going 10 cast good vote for Roosevelt
The people down here are not afraid" OF him.
but like his way Of doing things. p.
GAsroNIA, n. c.. Sept. 2.
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The Washington times., 1904-01-08
ODELL TO MANAGE
ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN
President and Senator Plat Both Said
to Have Given Their
Sanction.

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-As a result of
the recent conferences between Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Governor Odell, and
Senator Plat. IT can now be announced
that Governor Oden Will be in command
of the Roosevelt campaign in New York
State this year.
The plan has the sanction OF both the
President and Senator Plat and the
governor has consented to accept the re-
sponsibility. When the new Republican
State committee comes together at the
coming spring convention Odell will be
elected unanimously as chairman to sue
coed Colonel Dunn, the present head of
the committee.
This agreement Of the party leaders
practically disposes of the rumor that
Governor Odell may again be a candi-
date for election as governor. The plan
to have Governor Odell actively manage
the Roosevelt cause in this cam
paign Is credited to the President him
self. Although it is known that Mr.
Roosevelt has told friends that he be-
lieves that he can be elected without
the vote of New York State. yet he in.
tends TO make a most active fight in or
der TO carry his home State for him.
self and his party.
So far as Governor OdelTs personal
fortunes are involved in this plan, the
outcome IL is understood, Will be graft
flying to him. If he should succeed in
carrying New York for Roosevelt the
governors friends believe that he would
be able to command almost anything
within the Presidents control.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
briggs FOUND GUILTY
OF POSTOFFIGE FRAUD
Court Promises Leniency on Account of
ex-Representative's Frank Atti-
tude During Trial.

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Former Repre-
sentative briggs of Brooklyn, was
found guilty by a jury before Judge
Thomas in the United States circuit
court, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon
on an Indictment charging the unlawful
use Of his influence as a Congressman
in the sale Of automatic cashier ma
chimes to the PostoHce Department
The jury was out only thirty-fve
minutes. In its verdict the jury made
a strong recommendation for mercy.
briggs is a Democrat. In his testimony
he gave most damaging evidence against
Beavers.
Judge Thomas said in view OF the
frank attitude of Mr.. briggs during the
trial he would be as lenient with him
as possible. He consented to defer SEN
tence until after the present term of
court, which expires Tuesday. That
VIII give briggs ninety days at liberty
OF his present bond.
Under the verdict briggs can never
again hold elective Office until restored
to citizenship by the President.
Mr. briggs admitted having received
50. 500 from the fraudulent Company.
but said it was not only for selling the
200 machines to the Postofice Depart
ment. but for travelling all over the
country and promoting the sale Of the
ma chimes.
on crOss-eXaminatiOn he was asked if
lie knew George ". Beavers, of the
Postoffice Department. He replied that
H. did, and he was then asked If he had
ever given Beavers any money. He
said he had given him a little; hat
Beavers had been called on for con
tribution by the Republican National
Committee and ne helped him out
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
TO HEAR SNOOT CASE
IN SENATE COMMITTEE
Chairman Burrows to Present to His
Colleagues the Reply of Ac-
cused Utah Member

The charges against Senator SmOot of
Utah Will be taken up tomorrow by the
Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections at it's regular meeting, when
the reply OF the accused member viii be
presented by Chairman Burrows to his
colleagues.
On the conclusion Of the reading OF
the reply, printed copies of which will
be provided each member, the commit
tee will decide whether OF not the
charges are sufficiently definite TO de
mand an investigation. Although Sem
ator Smoot is understood 10 deny all the
allegations against him. il is believed
the committee will vote to hear such
persons as desire TO appear and present
testimony in support Of the statements
filed by them.
Senator Smoot, in relation to the
charges, said: Il am a Mormon and / do
not deny it. But / challenge anyone to
prove me a pOlygamist or to show that
there is anything - prevent my seTv-
ing as a Senator I'll the United States
When shown a dispatch from Salt
Lake City saying he had gotten into
trouble with Mormon Church officials
because Of denying certain tenets Of
the church. Mr.. SmoOt said the dispatch
was so mixed up and so Incorrect in fact
and statement he could make no com
ment upon it.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
WANTS NAVAL STATION
ON The GREAT LAKES
Admiral Taylor Suggests Lake Bluff,
Ill, as Most Available.

The necessity Of establishing a naval
training station on the Great Lakes has
been emphasized by Rear Admiral Tay-
Tor, chief Of the Bureau Of Navigation
OF the Navy Department. in the hearings
before the Naval Committee of the
House upon the bin appropriating money
for the navy.
The most available place for such "A
station. Admiral Taylor declares, is at
Lake Bluff, Ill, on Lake Michigan.
about twenty-three miles north Of Chi
cago. Strategically, he maintains that
this point is che Of the best i'm the world.
Another suitable site, although less
available, is at Racine. Wis
Admiral Taylor told the committee
that 10000 men would be needed to prop
erly man the vessels of the navy when
all the ships now under construction
are completed. The naval appropria-
ton bill, which the committee is con-
sidering now. will probably rake pro-
vision FOR 81 500
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
RETIRING CHIEF is ALSO FROM RANKS

Today closes the active career in the
army Of Lieut.. Gen. Samuel 3. NJ
Young chief of staff. Tomorrow, hav-
ing reached the age limit, he will be
placed on the retired list, to be sue
ceeded by Maj. Gen. Adna r. Chaffee.
who. like Young, rose from the ranks
Each man began his military life as
an enlisted man in the civil war-Young
in the volunteers. Chaffee in the regu-
lars. The latter's career has been UNI
precedented. as never before has a
Rookie in the regulars reached the
highest post in the army. Chaffee has
done IL in just forty-three years.
Last Commanding General.
General Young was the last to have
the rank of Commanding General of
the Army" which he held for a few
days last summer. following the retire
ment of Lieutenant General Miles, after
which he became the first chief of staff
1t has devolved upon General Young
to put into effective operation two i'm
portant innovations in the administra-
ton Of the affairs of the American
army. namely: The army war college
and the general staff both of which
have already demonstrated their value
to the Government. and attested the
ability OF the officer selected to organize
them.
Native of Pittsburg.
Lieutenant General Young was born
at Pittsburg, Pa, January 9. 1910, and
educated in the public schools and at
Jefferson College, Pennsylvania. At the
outbreak of the civil war he enlisted
as private in the Twelfth Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry and was soon hon
Orpd with cantaiu in
the Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry. He
served with this regiment until its
muster-out.
At Sulphur Springs, Va, in 1863, he
was severely wounded in an action which
cost in killed and wounded about half
his command. and was again wounded
at KernstOwn, Va, in 1854 He was re-