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The Washington times., 1907-09-18
AMERICAN PROGRESS
/. DELIGHTS L0NDONER
English Traveller Says the
United States Push Is
Unsurpassed.

The Americans are wonderful peo-
pie, said F. Goring. a young London
tourist, at the Willard today. After cora-
pleting a course at OXFORD, Mr.. Gorine,
who is a member OF q wealthy Ehgliyn
family. decided upon a tour OF the
world and since November last he Las
been making circuit OF the globe.
What impresses me most, he cen
tinued. is the different sypes aad
classes OF your people Before 7 lsft
England always had the IDEA that al
Americans we're alike, but no sooner
had 1 landed at San Francisco and be-
gun the journey eastward than I ascer-
tanned that this opinion was entirely
erroneous Now I am Essttng so that
can tell pretty well by glahcilg into a
mans face whether he Is from the West
East or South. They are ali OF diffef ent
types Of expression. II seems 10 me
Another thing that Jewilders me Is
your wonderful American push. I have
never seen anything 20 equal New York,
where everybody seems In a hurry. The
elevated trains there are about the most
uncanny things l have seen IL America.
I don't care for them nj al.
i have only been in Washington 2
day, but md II very interesting, al
though every one seems 10 take rfe
easy here. Your public buildings aad
Government exhibitions are mort inter
esting to me. l regret that 1 SHAH not
be able TO go farther South, as especial
ly wanted TO see that part OF the coun-
try, out my present plans are ID return
10 New York within a few days going
from there direct 10 England. pcSsIGiy
By way OF Canada
Frankly. however. believe that Bur
ma Is the most beautiful country
have visited In all my travels rs
rustic beauty and Jungles captivated rae
Canada was also extremely interesting
from q standpoint of natural beauty. nj
though none OF the countries will com.
pare with America IN push and hustle.
Mr. Goring expects 70 return 10 EEg-
land after a years absence IN Novem-
Der, when ne win begin a postgraduate
course preparatory TO entering the legal
profession.
Re stated that he had just been ad-
vised by letter OF the recent enactment
OF the new law permitting English
widowers 70 marry thei- sistcTs-in-law
II hardly expected tG ever see this
said Mr.. Goring, but presume It is for
the BEST and viii work out al right IN
TIE ard
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
SCHIFF EVIDENCE
TO STIR HEARING
Witness Expected to Dis
close Deals With Thomas
F. Ryan.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-TEe most in-
teresting feature of the public service
commissions investigation this week
into the doings Of the traction merger
promises to be the testimony Of Jacob
II. SchifT. concerning the manner IN
which he managed TO force Thomas T.
Ryan and his associates TO take back
s66Ss, go OF Metropolitan Securities stock
i'll 1903.
Mr.. Schif has intiuated that he would
be a willing witness and will spend
every day this week. except Wednesday
in town. and constantly IT the commits
sior's service. The general belief Is
that Schif told Ryan that the former
was deceived by statements made at the
time the Metropolitan stock was eX-
plotted, and that if Ryan insisted on full
dlimeut of his agreement Sciliff would
make public particulars OF various
transactions which for business rea-
sons II might have been unpleasant for
RYAN 10 have discussed.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
A Striking Speech.

One must be jaded, indeed, not to
read intently the accounts Of the
German Emperor's recent speech at
Munster, in Westphalia. Even so
brief a summary as the following,
taken from one Of the foreign
papers, commands the closest atten-
ton;
After paying a tribute to t.le province
of WestDhaHa as a model of harmonious
cooperation. the Emperor made an i'm
FASHIONED appeal to the German nation
to sink all differences Of class and creed
and work together in tolerance and
unity Religion, not in the narrow eccle-
siastical sense, but as practical ele-
ment ia everyday life, was the only
means by which a union Of all classes
could be effected
This he had proved from MS own ex-
perience People had often wounded
him, unWittingly and Willingly, and the
only way in which he found he could
snectually combat a desire TO retaliate
was By rejecting that all human beings
had an immortal soul through which
they partOOk OF the divinity Of their
Those who think Ike thar viii al
ways be able to judge leniently Of their
fellOw-men." Such liberation was the
first condition of unity, and 70 attain
that the German nation must look up 10
the Redeemer and build firmly on His
words. Then our German nation viii
become the block of granite upon which
the Lord our God can build up and com
plete His work of civihzing the world
Then. too, viii be fulfilled the words
Of the poet who said. The German spirit
viii one day prove the worlds saliva
ton
The Emperor ended by expressing the
hope that he might succeed IN II ain
tanning peace, and as he has said SO four
times in the course OF a week, this in
termination has not escaped comment.
A dozen thoughts are there out
hned-great thoughts. They are
noble thoughts, too, in spite Of the
parallel the London Daily Chronicle
finds with the familiar Media
lions" of Marcus Aurehus. His doc
>~ina IL a sort of glorifed egoism,
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
.PEONAGE DECISION
ELATES ATTORNEYS
North Carolina Judge Hits
LaW-Which Makes Prac-
tee Possible.

The Department OF Justice is greatly
elated over the recent opinion Of Chief
Justice Clark, OF North Carolina. who.
in coneurring in : decision il q peonage
case, went out OF his way practically
70 declare the State statutes under
which the action was prosecuted uneon-
stitutioaal.
These statutes are said 20 be almost
Identical with those of half a dozen
Southern States, and it is BY attacking
their constitutionality that the Federal
Government has bee1 striving for
months TO break up peonage In Florida
Georgia. Alabama. Louisiana. and Ar
kansas. According 70 the copy Of the
opinion, received today by Assistant
Attorney General Russell, he chief JUS
Ice said:
This indictment 10 under a statute
which provides that. If any tenant or
cropper shall procure advances from a
landlord to enable him to make = crop
on the land rented to him, and then viii
fully abandon the same without good
cause. and without paying for such ad-
Fanees. he Is guilty OF a misdemeanor,
and liable 70 fine and Imprisonment. As
such conduct IS merely a breach OF con-
tract. and there is no crime II the ad-
vances are repaid, a grave question
arises whether these sections are not
In violation of the provision in the State
constitution, forbidding Imprisonment
for debt, except in cases Of fraud and
also whether they do not conflict with
the Thirteenth Amendment 10 the Con-
stitution of the United States against
involuntary servitude.
ct is Else 10 call attention to the
matter that it may not be supposed that
the court has passed upon the enforce
ability OF these Sections
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Done Bit His Own Ear"
Court Says Six Months,
And Pains Marcellus

Nature, and nature alone was to blame
for MarcelIus Jones failure to escape
the clutches Of the law in the Police
Court yesterday.
Marcellus had a defense. the like OF
which was never seen before; he was
eloQuence itself. But If his assertions
were TO be believed IseI Rossington
Jackson. the complainant. would OF
necessity had TO have been blessed with
Rn adjustable face and as Isel was
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Mir. Cannon Looms Up.

Illinois may play a star part in
the next Republican convention.
Your Uncle Shelby CuIlom's inter
view in yesterdays Times turns the
calcium full on the States candi-
date. With the Senator's personal
following committed to Mr.. Cannon,
what is called 1.-The Federal crowd
can very nearly compel a respectful
hearing for the Speaker in any Re-
publican council
The Cannon propaganda has been
managed with plenty of skin.
Through the activity of Republican
members Of the House, State after
State has been committed to the
House leader as the general second
choice. Illinois alone has a heavy
vote. Save only the President, no
one now. mentioned as a possible
candidate is thought to have
strength enough 10 win on the first
ballot. When the fighting begins,
therefore, the Illinois delegation
may with all reason expect their
candidate 10 begin the real fight in
better shape than any of his com
petitors.
OF course, the hare is not yet
caught. Political plans are pecu-
narly apt at going astray. The
very Representatives whose graft
tude TO the Republican Congress
sionaI Committee or to Mr.. Cannon
may be deepest may find it impos-
sible, as the fight wears on, TO de-
sert theft own favorite sons.
And it is not by any means as
sured that Mr.. Cannon viii have
smooth sailing at home. Young
Mr.. Dawes has lifted his head
whatever else may be said Of him,
he will not be seventy-three on the
day he hopes to be inaugurated.
Mr.. Deneen and Mr.. Busse are pow
ers in the State; it may be the
Federal crowd will have to fall
into line behind them.
With all this considered, how
ever, Senator Cullom's interview has
vet the effect of identifying Mr..
Cannon as a serious factor in the
fight. He may not win, indeed; but
it is evident he is acquiring a
strength which, by being directed
TO almost anyone else, may sadly
derange the plans of other leaders.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

built after the manner Of ordinary NOR
tails, Marcellus. TO his intense surprise.
was found to De guilty Of assault and
sent 70 jail for six months
Marcellus. a tall. dyspeptic, unhappy
negro. was haied before Judge Mullow-
ny BY the indignant and vitupeTatiYe
Isel and charged by him with having
bitten his ear.
Isel, short, stout and perspiring. was
accompanied to court BY a loyal army
OF friends and supporters evidently bent
on giving him all the announcement In
their power
"Ah's Been Btu
''Ah wishes tub state" began Isel il
q thick oily voice. "Ah wishes tub state
dat Abs been bit"
The loyal army Of friends and sup
porters showed symptoms OF a burning
desire 10 cheer.
An, An hithermo' wishes 10 state. :"
continued Isel excitedly, DAT All was
bit by q common, iOw-dOwn, black-faced
nlggah, BY de name Of Marceilus Jones. -
The loyal army clapped its hands Wild
we Nus having a friendly little
fight" explained Isel. an II An do say
It. An Wus kinder gittin' de best OF
Marcellus. Jus az All Wus gittin' ready
tub finish him ne turns aroun' an bites
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

an befo' he kin make a move. An jumps
an, Jerge, y'onher. as sho' as An
standing heah, he bit his own ear he
bit his own ear
what cried the court IN asJonlsn-
ment, why, man, you cant BIZ your
own ear It's too far over ana besides
It won't At your mouth"
''IVelI.C insisted Marcellus stubborn
Is, he certain did bite dat ear Of his =.
well we'll" nnuruaured his honOfs
slowly recovering from his sstonish-
ment, Ito think OF that. My poor man I
feel for YOU Just because 1sel bit his
own ear you are going 10 jail fer SIX
months"
Marcellus was completely taken BY
surprise For a moment he stood glar-
ing at Judge MuliOwny in bitter re-
prOach, then. as he was led 70 the pris-
oner's cell. he created quite a sensation
BY endeavoring 10 bite his own ear in
order TO show his honor how easy a feat
4 really is.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
An 82-Hour Boat.

In commenting on the perform
ance of the Lusitania, it has been
predicted that the demand for
speed-or the passion, as you please
might well in the course of the
next ten years produce a three-day
boat. Now comes an authorized
announcement from British ship
building firm that promises to be a
fulfllment of the prediction
By a three-day boat is meant,
of course, one that could make the
trip across the ocean in three days
and some hours The Lusitania bids
fair to be the first four-day liner.
It. probably will not take her long
torcut an hour or two of her record
of five days ffty-four minutes, and
such a cut would put her within
the four-day limit. Her average
speed during her wonderful maiden
flight was 29.OI knots an hour. She
needsonIy better this half a knot an
hour to bring her from shore 70
shore inside five days.
But one OF the new ships to be
built for the international Mercan-
tile Marine Company, sometimes
inaptly called the Shipping rust, IS
to have a speed of thirty knots an
hour. After all says the manag-
ing director of the Belfast firm that
has the contract to build these
boats. there is really nothing very
extraordinary in the suggestion OF
a thirtv-kmot turbine liner. Such a
boat can be built just as easily as
a destroyer o. equal speed. With a
malicious combination Of turbine
and oscillating engines, the con-
s+ruetion of vessel that can cross
the Atlantic at thirty knots an hour
is easily practicable" The vessel he
has MANNED will be about $50 feet
long. The Lusitania has length
of 79o feet.
The distance between Sandy Hook
and Roche's Point on Queenstown
Is about $500 miles, or little IN
der 400 knots. A thirty-knot ship
could therefore make the trip IN
eighty-two hours. or three days ten
hours. if conditions were favorable.
The chief engineer of the new
queen OF the Cunard feet is quoted
as saying that when she finds her
self she will reel OF twenty
FIVE knots an hour without doubt,
which would take her from port to
mort within a few hours of four days
fat. So the latest Belfast plan may
seriously be regarded as Prae-
ticable.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Carnegie Students
Smash Straw Hats:
ANDY" Very Wise

PITTsBURG. Sept. Is.-The Carnegie
technical schools opened with 600 stu
dents, who promptly started q riot on
the campus outside Of the buildings
Straw hats had been tabooed last SAT
urddy, but the students from the coun-
try districts knew nothing OF this, so
that about l50 OF them unsuspectingly
arrived with straw headgear. As soon
as each straw hat arrived the student
body pounced on tho unlucky wearer
ana made ribbons of st. The faculty
tried to STOP the riot, which did not end
undl tie last student arrived.
Had Andrew Carnegie himself ap-
pcared with straw hat, he would have
had IL smashed on his head.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Judge Disfavored
Three-Life Term,
Even for Firsbu2

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Sept. zs.-Rob-
ert Hartzei, one of the Allentown
1rebugs, who pleaded guilty TO
twenty-three crimes Of theft and ar
son, was sentenced to twenty years
imprisonment in the Eastern peni-
tertiary. Sentence was imposed upon
him in four cases. On all the other
cases sentence was suspended, so he
needn't be sentenced for more than
his natural life.
The court said that he micnt, in
deed, have imposed 3 sentence NJ so
years on the prisoner. Hartzen took
hts wonderfully reduced sentence
very coolly.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
WITHIN THIS HEART OF NINE.

Within this heart Of mine q garden
iies-a seTe
And sunless close
Wherein from year TO year
No blossom IS OF lily pale and tall,
sweet rose
or violet mere;
But yet where one like me may grieve
an hour, and pray,
Perhaps, for kinder day:
or in some wakeful tide
Keep vigil 'twixt the sunset red and
daWnlight gray,
And dream Of years forgotten.
and abide.
James E. Richardson, in the August
FSVeFybody's.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
FAIRBANKS ABANDoNs AUTO.

CLEVELAND. Sept Is.-Vlce Presi-
dent Fairbanks and former Governor
Myron T. Herrick arrived here late last
night in a farmers wagon. They start
ed from Canton IN Mr.. Herricks auto
mobile. but two storms descended upon
them and they were obliged TO abandon
the machine.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
GOLD-PLATED WINDOWS
AND DOORS FOR "CR0ESUS"

LONG BEACH, Cal. Sep. Is.-A- d.
Myers, a GoIdheld millionaire, is build
ing a palatiaI home on the bluff oppo-
site Bixby Park. All the hardware used
on the doors and windows IS to be
6s,sdruple plated with gold from his own
mines. 1t Is estimated that the plating
will cost 5000.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
DISCOVERED.

Lady IN the picture hat,
High-heeled shoes and all o thats
Yester cen I passed you, sweet
Prcmenading on the street
But, say,
Though your dash quite struck me
dumb,
And you had me going some,
Sun I saw behind your curl
The phiz Of our last hired girl.
Buffalo News.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

nah ear feeling the injured member
tenderly) an den aftah bitin' II he tres
tub chew a piece omen f.
The loyal army expressed its unQuali-
fed disap DroVal OF this fragrant viola
ton Of the Marquis Of Queensbery rules
and Isel thoroughly satisfied with HIM
self, resumed his seat, from which point
OF vantage he proceeded TO direct the
movements OF his various witnesses. =
The case Jagged Witness after Wit
ness was heard and all OF them simply
stated that an ear had been bitten, ana
that Mareellus Jones had bitten It.
Maroellus Tells His Tale.
Finally MsrceIlus took the stand.
Now possibly. had Marceilgs made q.
more through study Of the anatomy
OF the genus homo he would not have
made the fatal mistake that he did. But
who can tell7 Possibly he thought Isci'
ears were larger than they were.
Slowly rising upon the stand he drew
his breath in a long sigh and prepared
70 deliver himself Of his speech.
~ onner Jedge," said AiaTcellus In
low sad voice. All ain't nevah BIT dat
man II nah life"
''Ir de frs place, jedse, All ain't gez
no use 70 dat niggah nohow- An -
good Lawd knows All wouldn't be 90
foolish as tub try tub eat his ear
Isel Bites His Own Ear.
"Jedge," he continued impressively,
"as IseI done said. we wuz In a little fight
Ali wus kinder gittin de best Of &c ar
gyrnent wen Isel he sudden yells out.
'Niggah, Ah'u tx yuhr and wiz Cat he
tries tub bite me All sees him comm.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

viscount Aol1i, Baron Speck Won
sternburg, and Chekib Bey appear. 10
have had put upon them the resigned
attitude Of various members OF the Cab
4,at
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

Mr.. Burton stands for purity 0'ay9s
a political reading Of the proVerD-Io
The pure all things are pure
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

Even a 500. 900, O0Oshne ought TO look like
sr,au change to an institution that
clears s4s0, ZOO, 900 in eight years.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

Thu dress sun boss has put the shirt
sleeves boss down and out at James
toNn.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

Il is good to see that Judge Parker
is not so shy OF specifications for these
latest charges.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

A great deal Of bitters in those Fair
bants cocktails that nobody ordered
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
SENIOR GODoY,

ness OF that country with this through
himself as minister here. via the lega-
ton, with his son, senior Felipe Carlo.
in charge.
Turkey Is IN the list. but there is
really nothing new about ChekIb. Bey.
the Turkish minister. for during all
these six years ne has been listed as
appointed envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary." but no Gate
appears opposite the name OF his coun-
try. which shows that he has never
presented his credentials. II Is not yet
known when his successor. Mehmst
Bey, VIII arrive. Mr.. Chekib would
stand fifth place In precedence among
tie ministers had he been presented
when he first came, instead OF at he
bottom At that. however, ne Is ahead
OF Honduras. the DCmingan Republic.
and Venezuela, for DR.. Ugarte, the
Hondurauear minister, has not been Of
hcisIly recognized al the White House.
Se1oT Joubert IS only the minister
resident" Of Santo Domingo, and ac-
cOrdingly ls without plenipotcnuaTy
powers except when he Is especially
so equipped for certain occasions. and
Venezuela has been without a minister
for ssserdi years. Spain was until re-
Gently IN a Ike position TO Venezuela,
Senior Pima. who arrived March 13, be-
lux LlAE t1A AAl4iaGAEl EE-aA A4EA1 UN IAi4H
Alfonso IN a long time.
Venezuela Has Two Charges.
Venezuela occupies the peculiar posi-
ton Of having two charges d'afsaires.
DR. Guzman. who was sent here as
charge d'affsires By President Castro.
wnen II locked as though he might get
irto trouble with the United States over
the non-rayment of certain heavy min
ing claims. has gone home TO take a scat
&c the senate Of his country. He still holds
Eis Washington assignment, and in the
meantime, senior Pulido, the first sec
Rotary. is once more charge. Records
would have TO be investigated 10 make
certain Just how long il has been since
President Castro has had a fun II I'd ed
minister 70 this country.
1t IS also noted as singular that chile
Turkey and Venezuela apparently IN
dervalue the importance Of Washington
as a diplomatic post, this Govern ment
has continued to maintain strong lega-
tons in each country, and last winter
the American representation IN Turkey
was raised TO an embassy
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
State Department Finds
Many Representatives
Officials at Home.

State Department officials are marvel
ing over an anomoly In the Diplomatic
Corps that has been disclosed by the
publication Of the official diplomatic list
for September
Mexico. It appears. is represented By
two diplomats with fun powers. one IS
ambassador and the other as minister,
while TO Panama are accredited two
ministers. Turkey has a minister who
Is without plenipotentiary powers, while
presidents also have been broken in the
case or Honduras. a uniaister from a
provisional government having beer rec
ognized with fun plenipotentiary pow
crs.
But this is rot all: Mexico has an
ambassador. Se.tOr Enrique Creel. who
Is on his way Il &c inaugurated 10 an
other Office. when he will be governor
Of Chihuahua, as well as ambassador
to the United States. Senior Gcdoy is
the Mexican minister to Cuba. but diplo-
macy is dull down in the little island
during the American provisional gov
eminent, and nonin'Lliy he is filing the
office OF counselor of the embassy here,
but. as a matter OF fact, he Is listed
in the diplomatic list as a full-liedged
minister TO Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

Even Mayor Garrett lifts his iron hand
from the physician who is hurrying 10
a patient.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has got its red and white lights mixed
on the sherman express.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Many Have Double Duties.

Mexico is not the only country whose
diplomatic representative is holding dual
offices-one here and the other al home.
Senor Obaldia, the Panama minister.
went home last Nay TO be acting Presi-
dent during the foreign Journeys OF
President Amador. Senior Obaldia ex-
pects to be elected President next. Sc
nor Arrange arrived then to succeed
him, and both are accredited as minis
tiers Senior Carlo, the minister from
Ecuador, also went home last spring
TO serve his government and he took
up the reins of the foreign minister's
work. and as such he conducts the BUSH
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N~%AA~N~~~~~1
= LOCAL NOTES Z
%A~~%5OH~%~~

Ed. Kaiser is a business visitor
in Binger today.
r. W. Sandifer and son Walter
are in Gracemont today.
FARM FOR RENT-Close to
town. See DR.. Boyd.
j. G. Gallagher is transacting
business in Binger and Hydro
today.
James Henniger went to Ft.
Cobb today in the interest of the
Henniger Bottling Works.
Mrs. Frank Hefley went to
Gracemont today where she will
visit with Mrs. Ed Patterson.
You can buy B Q flour for the
price of common flour. Sold
only by Skaggs Bros. 20tf
The shelves and cases for the
library in the city hall have been
finished and are ready to receive
the books.
w. A. Dawson who has been
in the city attending commission
ers' court returned to his home
in Chickasha this morning.
Mrs. O. Diehr and mother, Mrs
Todd, left this morning foI
Weatherford, Okla, where they
will visit with Mrs. j. A. Simp-
son and family for several weeks
Geo. Campbell charged will
selling whiskey to Indians wa
arrested last night by Deputy U
s. Marshal j. w. Morris. Hi
bond was fixed at $500 for his ap
pearance Monday, but upon fail
ure to give it was placed in jail
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Public Sale

Will sell Saturday March 8,
1907, on 9th street, Anadarko,
Oklahoma, beginning promptly
at o, o'clock p, m, the personal
property of Isaac A Burnett,
consisting of horses, farm ma
chinery and tools, hay, wheat,
etc,
VIM. Reece,
Guardian.