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He hastens to repentance who hasti.
ly judges.-Syrus.
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Betrayed by His language.

"Have you any visible means of
support" asked the policeman
sternly.
me? Yes, sab. sure has. AS a
wash lady nah wife is out of sight"
"Then she's not visible rejoined
the policeman, and the march to the
patrol box began.
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A rural melodrama should at least
have grass plot
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His EIevatlna Occupation.

His Elevatlng Occupation.
"You ought to be satisfied Though
a poet, you never starved in garnet"
mo; but getting the job of running
the elevator was all that saved me-"
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success OF Peruna will continue Ia 4
fault. But we are determined TO n
such people no just compll
PERUNA is A GREAT MEDICInl
1t has become a household word
millions of homes. Our faith in N
remedy is stronger than ever. Ev1
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, LIES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed To cure anv o,so
81 iichng, Bllnd, bleeding Protruding Piles in
oto ID days or money refunded. Soc. "
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Spanish Proverb.
Many a lout is wealthy and a clever
man hard put to.
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

acquire the properties and look 10 its
own protection. though the EXPIRES
sion OF the desire was not couched In
quite that language. The buildings
occupied in Siam and Morocco. in
fact were gifts from th3Se gov
ernments. The japanese govern
meut was very anxious TO pre-
sent the United States Will an en-
oassy property. but the offer WAS re-
fused. The courtesy would have had
20 be returned. Of course. by present
ing Japan with an embassy in Wash
mEton. and the Washington Govern
ment did not care 10 enter Lpon any
such career Of gift giving The iega-
ton at Pekin cost s6oO00 the embassy
at Tokyo $4,000, and that at Con-
stantiroplc $4,000.
The program which mas been agreed
upon IS that. during the course Of the
next few wears. 100000 shall &c ex-
pended in acquiring embassy and le-
cation buildings in twenty OF the
principal capitals This would give an
average OF $4,000 for each property
As the smaller capitals would not re
QGire so much. it is figured there
would be ample to meet the situations
in London. Paris. and the other cities
" here property IS high and the necss-
sity exists for larger and more pre-
rvntiOu5 buildings
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

a challenge to fight duel in the Dis
tTict 81 Columbia a nisdemeanor.
punishable by fine ard imprisun-
ment in the penitentiary). vas that
fought near Bladeusburg. by Jona-
than chilley OF Maine and ". T.
Graves OF kentucky. ina ISIS All the
men WHO witnessed this Guel were
members Of Congress
ChG'ey had offended j. Watson
Webb. an editor Of New York. in de-
bate. and Graves challenged ChiiIey
because Ice would not admit that
webb was man Of honor The
weapons used were rifles. and the dis
tance was ninety-twO vards. they
beta fred twice and missed. on Tho
third FIRE Chillsy fell shot through. th..
body He died I'm three minutes
iE April. 1850. Roger Pryor and Mr..
Potter made disgracefuI scene in
the 'i0use Of Representatives. and the
quarrel ended In Pryor sending Pot
Ter a challenge Potter accepted. ana
referred him to his second. General
La4idvr. The latter Informed Praor-s
second that Potter would night in any
place. indoors or out. In the District
with Bowie knives. Potter instantly
declined TO fight on the ground hat
the weapons were barbarous. frbu-
man. and not those used among gentle
men The story leaked out. and both
Pryor and Potter were required 10
give bonds 10 keep the peace.
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
CullOm's Plain Language.

1t f. 5ne or the urgent ncco~sstssA.- 90
said Senator Shelby VI. CuIlon. OF
Illinois. chairman o. the Serste Com
nuttee on Foreign Relations. that
suitable residences should be p-ovid-
ed for our ambassadors ana INSIST, "a.
Palaces are not needed: hut there
should he in each pri; ip1I capital ~
embassy o.. legation b-iluu2 ad.--
quate for o.. cpmto,- an, conNeu-
ience OF our --Nry dud fi, family.
adapted 20 digniued ana proper I,o>-
Tita!ity ana commons tratc with ouT
Importance as nation.
Il do not believe the diplomatic in
tsrests or this Government are best
served by os,cntation Ga the social
iife # our accredited representatives
The ambassadors AMI ministers who
have achieved most nave not been
destinations. nor have they l-een men
possessed Il fortunes sufficient 10
warrant them in entering upon ex-
frlNasapt campaigns Tor social pre-
vminenCe. When Andrew D. White
NGS our ambassador az Berlin ne
lived simply IN a hotel and made no
pretentionS 10 pOmT. Vel no man had
higher rank in the diplomatic world.
ana there never was even a susge>-
tiCr that h- was unWeic"nlc az the
German court because he made TO
SOCIAL splurgt- } refuse 20 believe that
Al Berlin or a. any oJhtr capital il
is neCe 'sary Tor our amba ,eador TO
lease a palace and spend q Quarter Of
million dollars Z year in order 10
maintain the dignity and prestige or
The American Republic.
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
4 Louisiana Tragedy.

year ago last November George
Kent Favrot. Of Louisiana. shot and
killed his family doctor in Baton
Rouge. The doctor had made remarks
about Mrs. Favrot, 70 which her hus-
band took exception. Mr.. Favrot was
then running for Congress, and the
day after election day ne called on the
doctor for an explanation and an
APOLOGY. They met at the elevator
shaft in the building where the doctor
han his office; the latter had ample
time to defend himself. but ne did not
take advantage of It, and was killed.
Mr. Favrot was tried, but was re-
leased on a technicality, for the jury
had finished its term. and had no
legal right 10 try his case. Mr.. FaVrot
Is now in Congress. representing the
Sixth Louisiana district.
Another member of the House OF
Representatives Ben Johnson. from
Kentucky, had the misfortune 10 Kill
a man in a feud in that State. This is
his first term In Congress
Some years ago Senator fernando
De Soto Money of Mississippi got into
an alteration with a street car con-
ductor over a transfer in Washington.
The rules OF the company are that
9erson wishing a transfer must ask
for Il at the time he pays his fare
Senator Money neglected to do ms,
a,d when ne reached the streets where
the cars transferred, he demanded
one The conductor refused 20 give II
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

WASH Il. which came over a few years
ago T. work revolution smong u.s.
Half the colds in existence grow out
Of Indigestion. I believe observed the
first speaker. ..YOu see. have a hobby
now" she added. laughjnsly. Il sup
pose we al know. even if we wouldn't
readily acknowledge IT, the discCmforts
Of having eaten too mucn. though eat
ing certainly Is n pleasure white il lasts
But must say that one does feel more
energetic If one eats moderately"
''0ne feels 50 good and thin. too.
murmUred the alert looking Young
woman OF conspicuoUsIy slender figure
-One feels so fashionable nowadays TO
DE thin. " said the hostess. with a good
humored glance at the last speaker.
Fashion makers and novelists. I sup
pose. are mains, responsible for estab-
fishing tie long. wilIowy figure as the
present ideal for women. II thinness
must be had-aud n seems thar Il mus.
whatever the cost believe the means
10 Il ought to be most carefully studied.
If women win diet TO keep their flesh
down, they ought TO let a reputable ply
stefan. and not A patent mediclSe pro-
prietor arrange their diet
The extreme thinness lad viii pass.
Ike every other similar fad. and what
is the use or Il. anyway" said the alb
stainer from condiments. Better than
all diet lists. unless one has some def
aite Illness. IS 70 eat sanely and fairly
well Of whichever one likes
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
Killed a Hotel Waiter.

Killed a Hotel Waiter.
In the spring OF 1856. Philemon r
Herbert. q member of Congress from
California, killed Thomas Heating. a
waiter at Wizards Hotel Herbert
was at breakfast. and having made
some remarks to the waiter OF an in
sulting character, an alteration en-
sued: the result OF which was the
shooting OF Heating with a pistol.
There were no witnesses Of the
shooting except DR.. Gardner. a warm
friend or the Representative. and MT
Dubois. the minister rom The Hague
The latter was the only impartial wit
ness. but he refu sed TO go to the court
to testify. on the ground that he was
q foreign representative he was
however. willing 10 go to the State
Department and give all the details.
leaving the Secretary at liberty 10
have all the persons whose presence
he might deem useful to witness the
interview.
Secretary Macy appealed 20 the
United States minister AT The Hague.
Mr.. Belmont. who promptly called on
Baron Van Hall the minister OF
foreign affairs. But the minister IN
formed Mr.. Belmont that Mr. Du-
bois' conduct had been fully approved
by all the members OF TIE Diplomatic
Corps IN Washington. and that in au-
thorizing MI Dubois 20 give his sworn
deposition 70 the Department Of state.
he government OF tho Netherlands
had done all that was necessary under
the circumstances. secretary Macy
said that such declaration made 20
his depa rtmeut could not he used in
the trial and thus the government %
the Netherlands deprived the United
States or important testimony. The
jury. on tho first trial Of Herbert.
failed 20 agree. and was discharged.
but on the second trial he was &C
quilted He remained IN Congress until
the end Of his term.
One Of She most remarkable scenes
ever Witnessed IN Washington was the
Impeachment OF Judge Samuel Chase
Of Maryland The case came to trial
before the United States Senate I'm
1904. and the president. and presiding
officer. or the Senate was Vi'e Presi-
dent Aaron Burr VINO was then TN
der indictment for the killing OF Alex
ander Hamilton The man in,peached
vas a signpr or the Declaration Of
independence. and a judge OF the
Supreme Court The requisite two
thirds votes not being obtained. Judge
Chase was discharged by the senate
March ;. 1906. end he resumed hts
seat on the bench. which he retained
uHtn his death. Aaron Burr served
ont his Germ OF Office as Vice presi-
dent
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
HeaIthful Fear of Appendicitis

4 believe that the BEGINNING Of all
food wisdom nowadays is The fear OF
appendicitis. said one of the guests
at the afternoon tea drinking. upon
declining q. most tempting dish You
see. I am just emerging from I'VE weeks
OF strict diet which the doctor ordered
because he detected symptoms of ap-
Pendicitis in that serious attack OF In
digestion / had"
1t s. curious how appendicitis has
come 10 be an accepted fact. said the
hostess a few wears ago we talked
about II in kind OF mystilied manner;
but meanwhile 81 has been taking its
place among Us quite as grip made its
way"
What amazes me. came the crisp
remark Of the alert looking young
woman guest, is low absurdly and
complacently people say. On. yes.
have had appendicitis ] always i'm
mediately ask. Then you have had an
operation and nine times out OF ten
the answer is. 40. but / have had the
attack severst times.
THAT is all true enough. I dare say.
as regards prenlonitory symptoms re-
piled the hostess. defensive in general
Tine habit OF spes kiung about this
fashionable complaint has grown very
much like that OF calling grin every
kind o. degree OF a cold one has. -espe-
ciauy at this season II all is due TO the
influence CT that Russian microbe,
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

rent OF our ambassadors ard minis
ters. but only in the smaller capitals
does the allowance even approach the
amount required Last year out or
the contingent fund OF the state De-
psrtment $3.50 was paid toward the
rent Qf embassies and legations. The
largest amount went to Mexico. where
the ambassador received s eSs for
rent Some OF the allowances were
as low as $500 Ambassador Reid az
London got a thousand and some odd
dollars. which probably was applied
toward the rent OF the office building
OF chanceIlery-
Nor is the fact that our ambassa-
doris and ministers cannot afford 10
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
Small Sums for Rent.

The French government is spending
about million dollars on its EN-
bassy in Washington. The British en-
bassy in Washington. which was ac-
quired A number of years ago. cost
about $4,000. II is a dignifed but
not palatial structure which amply
meets all the requirements OF his
majesty's ENJOYS. Even with houses
provided American ambassadors would
not be so well of as the ambassa-
doris OF other great powers. For in
stance. the salary and allowances Of
the British ambassador to Washing
ton amounts TO $751; go, the German
ambassador gets S2S.5ee. the French
$500. The -HUngariau SO. 800.
and the Italian Sl6.5eS. and all these
governments either own embassy
buildings in washington or provide
separately for renting them.
II is true this Government makes
some provision toward paying the
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
Pistol in senate Chamber.

ON the 18th or April. ISj0. much ex-
citenent was occasioned I'm the Senate
by the conduct OF Messrs. Foote and
Benton. on several occasions prior
10 that date these Two men had had
several sharp personal alteration
during the debates Ia the Senate. On
the 18th, while Senator Foote was
speaking in reply 20 Senator Benton.
the latter started from his seat and
moved toward Senator Foote. Sen
ator Foote instantly left his seat and
took his stand in front OF the sec
retary's table, al the same time draw
Ing and cooking a loaded pistol
A scene OF the greatest excitement
ensued. the two men were finally Sc
parated by other Senators. and Foote
induced 10 give I'D his weapon This
was u first time that any member
Of Congress had produced FIRE arms
in the Senate chamber The Senate
adjourned that session without TAX
ing any stems in the matter. except
administerirE q severe rebuke to the
hot-tenpered Senators.
on May .. 1856 an assault and ba.-
terry was committed upon Senator
Charles sumner by Preston 5. Brooks
OF South Carolina. a member OF the
House. = the Senate chamber. BrOoFs
lurked TOR an hour about the lobby.
hoping TO meet Sumner. " tn a view
OF attacking him. Failing In this. ne
entered the Senate chamber Just as
that body adjourned. Seeing sew
eral ladies' present. he seated himself
on the opposite side from Sumner.
Shortly after the ladies Withdrew.
and he approached Sumner and said
in a quiet tone Of voice.
Mr.. Sumner. I have read your
speech with great care. and with as
much impartiality as I am capable
Of doing. and / feel IL my duty TO
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
First Breach in Coagress.

The year 1873 Is notable IN the
chronicles or Congress. for then oc-
Cured the nrSt sCandaloUs breach Of
drcoFum that was ever witnessed IN
tHai body congress was then On ses-
sion in Philadelphia The fight took
...aCe IN TIE House or RepreSent atfves
during the baIIotiuE for managers 10
conduct the impeachment Of Blout.
and the principals We're Roger Girls
void OF Connecticut and Matthew
Lyon Of Vermont. T. was Lyon that
cast The vote Thar made Thomas Jec-
fersou President Of the United States
The Gght took place amer the House
had convened Lyon was sitting 60 his
chair. when GriswoId approached. car
rying a hickory stick. and immediate
" began beating him over the head
Lyon defended himself as best ne
could. retreating 20 the fireplace.
where he picked up the tOngs, and
struck Griswold with them They then
dropped their weapons and closed,
both falling 10 the floor
The demoralized members FASTENED
20 pail them apart. ana trs fight was
over The House was tnen called 20
order and d demand was made for
the expulsion OF both Lyon and Gris-
void. but the resolution was defeated
There Is stIII N existence a cartoon
OF the event published in PhilaGel-
2hIa m I79S- Il Is called TIE Con
gresiOnaI Pugilists and faithfully
reproduces the scene OF tSe night.
.sIth these words written Inosr the
picture.
He IN a trice struck Lyos thrice
Upon his head. euraE n:
Whc ssiz'd the tcrss 70 ease his
wrongs
And GrSwold thus elss ed sir
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

quote from my very plain speak
ing doctor. who SAYS In substance Give
up all made foods and all highly sea
soned compounds, eat plain food IN
moderate amount three times day and
chew IL thoroughly; don't drink with
your meals. and stop eating just
taste or two before YOU have had
enough And as he added rather blunt
ly. walk three miles every DAY In rain
or shine. rest twenty minutes before
and after each meal; above all. don't
comm the folly II eating between
meals. I have learned my lesson well.
she ended depreca tingly; five weeks
was long enough time"
What would your good doctor say
70 this. / WONDER questioned the alert
young woman. as she leaned forward
and deity extracted fer her own da-
lectatiOu a few slices OF lemon from the
cut glass dish on the tea table.
Acids. If taken IN large doses. do IN
dOubtediy reduce the flesh. but they ac-
complisn this result solely by unde-min-
ing the health first, quoted the other
promptly. with a shrug Of her shoulders.
1T is sad. but true.
We are contradictory. indeed said
the hostess. We exercise the great
est discretion over our childre7's stom-
aChs as TO what 90 put into them And
erection that we ourselves begin 20 prac-
tice IND secretion A wholesome fear OF
a ppenG1cItiS. I am sure would be thG
beginning of wisdom
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
Sentiment Against Extravaganza.

RE second step is TO create In Tie
Diplomatic Service a sentiment that
1T is IN bad taste and not compau-
ible with the dignity Of an
ambassador 10 indulge In social ca
penditures not possible 20 lis less
wealthy colleagues II the service. Il
Is believed that with official resi-
deuces provided, 50 ihat an aAbassa-
dor OF minister could i've iU a disni-
hed manner on his 9facial salary, II
would no be difficult to -reate such
a sentiment thus enabling the Re-
public 70 avail itself OF the services
OF its ablest men without regard to
the incidental question OF their
wealth And with such uniform
scaIo provided. tho State Department
believes, 'he prestige of American dip
k'ulaCy would he enhanced.
When 81 cones 10 discussing diplo-
zaauc questions the cilairmer OF the
Senate and House committees which
deal with foreign AFFAIRS are almost
Is guarded in their expressions as
would be the Secretary OF State HIM
self That they consented 10 discuss
this subject at all for publication is
evidence OF how seriously they regard
r. Their carefully chosen words.
therefore. are entitled 20 be given
DorS weight than wolld be the case
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

pay rent the only argument in favor
OF Government ownership OF buildings
IN foreign capitals In some OF the
European cities II is almost impos-
sible 70 rent suitable houses at any
price. The experience Of Henry
White, ambassador 70 Paris. furnishes
a striking Illustration OF this cliff
Guilty. Mr.. White is A man OF means.
but has not been known as one OF the
social splurge-s Of the Diplomatic
Service Still he wanted a suitable
house. and could mo none After a
long search he discovered a dilapi-
dates structure, the owners Of which
were either. unwilling OF unable 10
make any repairs. He took q lease
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

on the property and spent 5000 OF
his own money In making It habitable.
II was a year before the building vas
ready for occupancy. and IN the mean
time the best Mr.. White could do in
the way Of quarters vas hotels and
artists studios During that time he
was unable 20 extend hospitality 70
or even receive under his own roof
the officials OF the Government 70
which he was accredited or his col
leagues OF the Diplomatic Corps As
Mr. White had q similar experience
IN Rome and spent S20O1O Of his
money getting a building in shane 10
I've IN. ne would have been in
pretty bad way with nothing but his
official salary
The Washington times., 1908-04-19
1cnntinned from Is Page(

Cco2tinued from First Page)
listed in his policy, and the case OF
n. mn furnished him an illustration
o. how unbearable the situation had
become
The state Department took the mat
ter UP with the diplomatic comm
OF Congress. and il was decided there
were hut two remedies which it was
practical % apply
Tho first is to provide in each OF the
principal capitals an American en-
bassy building, not palace, OUT
a Enifed. commodious structure. Not
ONLY would this relieve each amhas-
sadOr from paying rent out or ms
salary. but as each ambassador would
be required TO occupy the official res
tdence. there would be a tendency 10
establish a uniform scale OF hospital
ity. 10 the END that when a poor man
went 20 occupy the embassy sharp
contrasts would be avoided.
The Washington times., 1908-04-19

M United States Senator was
v a principal IN a sensational
street fight in Little Rock.
Ark, for which he was fined SIS, and
q Representative in Congress from
Alabama shot a man I'm a street car
IN washington. and he is now out on
ball. Similar affairs have occurred
from time 70 time in America since
the days OF the Revolution thus show
ihg that lawmakers of every genera
ton are apt to take the law into their
own hands.
When Gen. Andrew jackson Was
President he had numerous street
fights IN Washington. and when Gen.
Sam Houston made a personal assault
on Representative William Stanberry
OF Ohio he pardOned him. although
Houston had been fined by the Dis
trict Of Columbia court for the act.
and the House OF Representatives.
after a long trial. had voted tat he
was guilty OF contempt and violation
OF the privileges OF the House.
The Constitution provides that Con-
gressmen can only be arrested for
treason. felony. and breach OF the
peace. In al other cases they are
exempt from arrest during their at
tendance AT the sessions OF their re-
spective houses, and in going 10 and
returning from the same.
The Senate is not a court Of criminal
judicature empowered to try odenses;
II cannot take cognizance OF a breach
OF the peace, as such. but as a breach
Of It's privileges, and I'm this character
the offender Is subject to arrest. In
the House OF Representative there Is
no punishment for personal violence.
the House usually being satisfied with
an angle apology.