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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-12-19

The old way of delivering messages by post
boys compared with the modern telephone, illus
trates the old tedious method of ''bTeaking''
colds compares with their almost instantaneous
cure by One Minute Cough Cure. H. d. Blatch-
lev.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-12-19
HEAD QUARTERS FOR COAL.
Lump, nut and blacksmith. Prompt
delivery, bottom prices.
Union pacific Coal Co.

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless, and In
variably reliable are the qualities Of One Minute
Cough Cure 1t never fails colds. Group and
lung troubles Children like It because It is
pleasant to take and 1t helps them. II. d.
Blatchley.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-12-19

1t is fixed and immutable law that to have
good sound health one must have pure, rich
and abundant blood. There Is no shorter nor
surer route than by course Of De Wits sarsas
parla. II. d, Blatchley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

practice has been going on among the Euro
peans belonging to the mines, and Mr..
Rhodes has maintained in efficiency great
portion of the force which did such excellent
service in the Matabele war. Fortunately
Mr.. Gladstone's paralyzing influence has
been removed, and If fighting takes place
our next settlement with the Beers is likely
to be more satisfactory than the last one
The man who can peer into the future so
cleverly deserves worldwide recognition,
even though he may fall under the ban of
the Scriptural axiom that "a prophet Is not
without honor save in his own country"
He shows that in London, at least, the up
rising of the Uitlanders was regarded as a
foregone conclusion and that there would
be help sent to them from the remnants of
1.-The force which did such excellent service
in the Matabele war. which Mr.. Rhodes
maintained lin efficiency" In short, Mr..
Rhodes, the editor declares, was on a war
basis, ready to send forces into President
Kruger's territory at signal. DR.. Jane
sons expedition, therefore, was a part of
a program so definitely arranged before
hand that the editor of The National Re-
view, far away in London. knew pretty
much all about 1t in season for his January
issue. Wherefore the great surprise shown
by the government at the tidings of Jane
sens "escapade." and it's tardy orders COM
handing him to turn back2 Why the sud-
den change OF policy that is now so ap-
parent? Are Salisbury and Chamberlain
the big and little casino of British politics
falling under the ''paralyzing influence" of
Mr.. Gladstone? The cat is now we'll out Of
the bag. and there Is more certainty than
ever that the British theory is that success
jrstifies and failure condemns every action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
Smaller CIas.e. in School.

1t is unfortunate that the school board, in
amending the standing rules, was so handi-
capped by the law as to be unable
to establish maximum number of
pupils assigned to each teacher. The
rule as finally adopted gives an average
of forty to each teacher. This is none too
low, and it should be remembered that being
average it means that many teachers will
have more than forty. The tendency of
modern educational methods is to reduce
the per capita work of the instructor. as it
might be called, by steady limitations and
the Washington public schools have pro-
crossed to that point of efficiency when the
next step should be in the direction of the
reduction of the task put upon each teacher.
The best work. of course, is done in the
smallest classes, for this gives more oppor-
tunity for individual instruction and atten-
ton. AS a rule the brighter pupils in any
class of whatever size will never suffer from
the lack of opportunity on the part of the
teacher to give direct personal attention to
their training for the natural impulse to
study overcomes all such difficulties. It is
the duller, less apt pupil who suffers from
enlargement of the classes the very one who
needs individual work and who in the end
shows the unfortunate results of overcrowd-
ing. 1t is not to be urged that the reduction
Of the classes operates to give the teachers
an easier time. for they are to be credited
with conscientious desires to do the best
work possible, and it is to be presumed that
they will utilize to the full the opportunity
to improve the general standard of excel
lence of their classes Aside from the
hygienic reasons against large classes.
which are Of first potency. there are thus
strong motives for the early establishment
of rule making low maximum. and it's
consts mt amendment downward as rapidly
as financial conditions will permit To this
end the annual appropriations should be
generously increased to keep pace with
modern educational conditions and to pro-
vide every child Of school age in the District
with full facilities to obtain instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
Results of the Pound Party.

1t Is evident, from the reports of those
whose dpt,' IT Is to collect the goods do
mated for the benefit of the poor at the
pound party held yesterday by The Star
Santa Claus Club that there has been a
very general respoB Sc to the call for aid
The plan of the party this year was such
that the total results can not be gathered
together in such striking form as last year.
when the pounds were all brought to The
Star Office and made a brave show for the
generosity of the people of the District.
This time the goods were scattered through
out the city at the various public schools,
and are rot to be brought together to
sir gle depot of supply. Thus the party of
1896 loses in spectacular effect but 1t is
great success in every other way. There
was a very hearty response to the appeal
OF the charitable agencies, and the stock
of food thus gathered, under a judicious
system of distribution, should suffice to
keep the wolf of hunger from the door of
every home of poverty in the District for
some time. Yet it is already apparent that
the mere fact that there has been such gen.
crosby exhibited by the citizens has ineit-
ed some to ask for aims who do not deserve
aid. There is to be no giving just because
there are things to give. The recipient
must be worthy of help. The mild wealth
er that has succeeded the recent cold wave
has greatly reduced the pressure on the
relief agencies, and the indications are that
there is much less real demand for aid to-
day than q week ago. This will enable
the distribution to be conducted more slow
ly, carefully and effectively than If there
were great emergency. Thus the city is
In good shape for the campaign against
suffering and the citizens may congratulate
themselves upon the situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
The Greater Washington.

The announcement made in yesterday s
Star that the District Commissioners have
become convinced Of the undesirability of
granting further overhead trolley franchises
in the immediate suburbs should be re-
ceived with great satisfaction by the Dis
trict people. There has, in the past, been
too much respect paid to the old line that
years ago was laid down as dividing the
city from the outlying country districts.
and 1t is high time that it should be oblit-
Grated 50 far as public improvements are
concerned. Along greater part of its total
length it is purely imaginary boundary.
City conditions prevail to the north OF the
line almost to the same extent as to the
south. and it is folly to insist further upon
discriminating against the so-ca1led sub
urban SECTIONS. It II plain that the Com
missfoners have realized this fact. and II
trey can prevent any further legislation
encutlbefins7 THE ~settied and improved
streets of the northern territory with troll
ley roads overhead poles and the like. which
have BEEN or are supposed to be. banishej
from the old CITY,, they will be comforting a
great benefit not only upon the citizens of
-tcday,ibut-uponoth the greater Wash
ington of few years hence. As rapidly as
possible the now-exisffng trolleys should be
replaced by othsrsystens, and all future ex-
ter sions of rapid-transit lines beyond the
city lfnriits"" wiffin an area charging as
fast as settlement Increases. ought to con-
fc rm to the new rule. 1t Is the poorest kind
of policy to permit a road such as the Metro
politan. now travsEsing, the city from north
to south with splendid underground road
to put up overhead wires as soon as II
passes Florida avenue simply because the
present prohibitive law indirectly allows
that dangerous form OF propulsion In "the
suburbs" Such an extension would be q
patchwork. unworthy of the city and the
great corporation proposing It, 1t would
be quite as sensible and economical for the
Capitol Traction cable cars. in the event o.
a subapban rex tension. of one of the lines o.
that company, to be hauled beyond thu
limits Of the city" by horses or mules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
More Policemen Needed.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that Congress
will not show the same parsimony in MAX
Ing appropriate ons for the police force of
the District that was exhibited by the
House the other day in rejecting d motion
to Increase the Capitol force by twelve
members to take the place Of an equal
number of policemen lcaEed to the Capitol
authorities. There never was time in the
history of the city when increases were so
badly needed by the police officials as at
present. The city Is filled with crooks and
thieves of every description. Burglary has
become common. Gangs Of expert oper-
ators, it Is feared, have come to this city
from New York and other large communi-
ties, knowing, full we'll that each Washing
ton policeman has a greater territory to
cover than In any other city and these
men have already made several rich hauls.
Thers Is no sure guarantee of protection
and every householder stands In daily and
nightly terror of visitations from this gen.
try. While there Is necessarily more or
less thieving done at all times in any large
city. whatever the size of the police force,
yet 1t is a crying shame that the capital of
the nation should be left with such an in
sufficient guard. especially when 1t Is ex-
posed to the visits Of the crooks who are
comparatively safe harbor Of refuge ow-
ing to the fact that it is physically impos-
sfble for the inadequate force Of police
men to run them to earth. The force,
though small, Is Of exceptional ability and
efficiency and If it We're not for this the
city would indeed be in sad condition. It
would seem as though the members of Con-
gress, in their capacity as residents here
during each winter. when the thieves are
most active. would take personal interest
in the matter and the hope is that when
the District appropriation bill Is under con-
sideration generous increase in the force
may be granted in accordance with the
Commissioners request. Meanwhile it will
be very appropriate and desirable for tenn
porary provision to be made for such an in
crease by special bill that ought to go
through both houses and receive the ap-
Lroval Of the President in short order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
Shorten the Campnisn,

Next week the democratic national COM
mittee will assemble in Washington to Sc
lect city for the next national convention
for the democratic party and to make other
arrangements for that event. The Star has
already from time to time pointed out the
urgent need of a change from the usual
program in such matters that will give the
country shorter presidential campaign,
and Immediately after the republican COM
mittee had selected a date in June for the
convention of that party it demonstrated
that unless the democrats should break
away from the custom that gives the admin
istration party the first convention the cam
paign would be longer..than any since the
civil war. Since that time there has been
q great deal of pressure brought to bear
upon the democratic committee In favor of
the violation of this precedent and now
comes the. word that the New York COM
mittee booming that city. for the convention
has been informed privately that it Is the
present plan of some OF the influential
leaders of the democratic party to advocate
the holding of the convention in the middle
of july. or, possibly. later than that date.
Political matters are so arranged today 1t
is urged, that 1t might be good democratic
policy to hold arlate, convention and take
advantage of the presence of the republican
nominee in the field so as to plan the cam
paign in accordance with the issues al
ready laid down by the republicans. This
view may or may not be taken by the
leaders of the party, but whatever the mo-
tive for a late convention, such a result
will be heartily welcomed by majority of
the business men of this country. The
whole political chronology of the United
States needs readjustment, and no part of
It more urgently than that which fixes the
length of the great campaigns which quad
rebnially disturb the commercial tranquil
fly of the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
The Calcium Light of Londen 'In-
spiratiOn."

Thera is no more entertaining occupation
than the review of prophesies in the light of
subsequent events. Sometimes valuable
contributions are made to history in this
wise. and often important light is thrown
on political affairs For example, the editor
of The National Review, a London monthly
evidently intended largely for domestic
circulation, has Illuminated the troubles in
the Transvaal that developed after he had
written the following sentences for his Janu-
AIRY issue:
'It is thought a revolution may possibly
break out in the T-anSyaal next month after
the meeting of the Rad, which is the Boer
consultative chamber, supposiDS that oil
garchic body refuses 70 make any conces-
sions. Probably there will be some fighting
We know that the Beers are brave and are
coed marksmen, but g great deal of rife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
An Important Assertion.

From the Army and Navy Journal, today.
We have absolutely reliable authority for
the statement that the administration has
prepared a plan Of campaign against Tur-
key tc force the government of that coun-
try to comply with the demands of the
United States for indemnity for injuries to
American property in her territory and for
the future protection of American citizens
within her domain. This statement has
never been denied by the authorities,
though they have OF hesitated to say that
no orders whatever had been issued to the
veseols of the navy for carrying the plan
into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Russia IL paying the Kaiser numerous
attentions. and there Is a strong possibility
Of Frances being interested in Germany's
behalf in the event of need. All Of which
looks lonely for Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Hawaii has pardoped the royalist prison
ers. with full confidence, no doubt, that.
having gotten frcm under Liliuokalanis
government, there can be no sane desire to
go back to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

1t would be a great shock to Ambassador
Bayard's trusting admiration If the desire
for peace expressed by England should
turn out to be a stratagetic mendacity, so
RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
THE WEEK.

Secretary Carlisle announced that bids for
United States per cent bonds would be in
vited. to be opened February 5. the issue TO
amount to $10O.OOO.OOO. to replenish the gold
reserve; the bonds to be dated one year
back. A letter was made public, written to
Senator Caffery by President Cleveland,
in which the latter declared as malicious
the charge that he had been negotiating
with financiers for the disposition of the
bonds. The debate on free coinage sub
stitute for the House bond bill was opened
by Senator Jones of Arkansas. Mr.. Nor
gan (dem.) Of Alabama. the former chair
man of the committee on foreign rela-
TONS offered a resolution, which was re-
ferred without debate, conveying the con-
gratulations Of Congress to President
Kruger. In the House Mr. Spalding of Mich
igan offered a resolution providing that the
Sandwich Islands be erected into new state
diency Of recognizing the Cubans as bel
ligerents was considered by the Senate
foreign affairs committee. In the Senate
Mr.. Hale reported favorably from the COM
an increase Of enlisted men in the navy
United States District Attorney Nc Far
lane filed at New York bill to prevent the
contamination Of the organization Of the
ham of the United States Supreme Court
was formally sworn in and took his seat on
the bench. A number of Philadelphia po-
Hcemen were shown up in a bad light be-
fore the state senate investigating COM
mittee. Lloyd Lowndes was inaugurated
governor of Maryland. bill was intro
duced in the Virginia legislature to pro-
hibit gambling. bookmaking and pool SELL
ing in Virginia and abolishing the exemp-
ton of agricultural societies from the race
track laws. Prairie fires in Kansas did
immense damage. Investigation into the
failure of BARLEY. Johnson &. Co. Of
Louisville and the Belle of Nelson Dis
tillery Company revealed a large over
issue of warehouse receipts. Keen. SUIT
terlee & Co.. one of the largest exporting
and importing houses in Philadelphia. fail
ed for half million. Benjamin johnson.
resident partner in Philadelphia Of the
New York banking and brokerage firm of
Kendall & Whilock. disappeared. Judge
Shiras of Iowa, In federal court at
Omaha. rendered decision declaring that
in cases where Indians have become cttf-
zens, with all the accompanying privileges,
the government is still bound by all treaty
stfpulations existing while tribal relations
| were sustained. The prominent men who
| died were Rev. DIR. VIM. NJ. Pcstelthwaite
chaplain at West Point: Colonel Thomas
w. Knox, a noted correspondent during the
war and well-known writer of stories fol
| the young; Ex-Governor w. R. Marshall OF
| Minnesota, and General NJ. D., Leggett. q
member OF General Grants staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
An Evening's Experience.

When de sun puts on his golden gown
WIFI de shiny purple seams.
An lays him down in twilight town
Fob er res in de house OBJ dreams,
I takes de fiddle an takes de bow
An sets whah de shadows creep,
An plays i'm fas' an plays i'm slow
Till plays me mos ter sleep.
Miss Moon comes over de sky right soon,
VIII smile dat am fine ter see.
An I stop de tune an say, Miss Moon,
Will yoh promenade wits me?"
It's fie, Miss Moon-it's ffe. fob shame,
l didn' think you'd stoop
Fob ter lead me on till rs clean done gone
Run into a chicken-coop!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Disappointment Byrnes is a man of
business and as such refuses to give New
York information gratis about how to run
it's police department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
All Imported.

Now doth the merry ice-man go
For slices Of congealment.
Which he will carefully bestow
In places Of concealment.
But when this chill we've quite forgot,
He'll vow this Is nice land,
Where winters are so strangely hot
That ice all comes from Iceland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

lief that there are souls to be saved by
electioneering, as well as by pulpit oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Sixty-eight men pegged away at the city
post-ofiice building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Great Britain's pacific professions are
soothing. but not sufficiently so to prevent
an alert consideration of that country's
movements in South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
Foreign.

JaMesoE's recent raid into the Transvaal,
latfons to President Kruger on Jameson's
defeat and capture, and the hostile feeling
aroused in England against Germany have
been the topics Of the week: Cecil Rhodes
resigned as premier of Cape Colony. and Sir
]. Gordon Sprigg, treasurer of the colony,
succeeded him: 1t was reported that Great
Britain has purchased Delagoa bay from
Portugal; Emperor William, in an interview
with Dr. Leyds. secretary of state of the
TranSvaal, declared that he would not
recognize any claim of suzerainty over the
TranSvaal; this statement from the en-
peror caused sensation in London; the
Transvaal government demanded the BAN
from Africa, and the payment Of an indem-
nifty of 81. JO0000; the report that a combi-
nation of powers has been formed against
Great Britain gained ground The Span
ish ministry decided not to accept the resig-
nation of Martinez de Campos as captain
general Of Cuba, and to increase the naval
and military forces in Cuba. A movement
was started by prominent Americans
and Enslishmen in London for the forma-
ton of a permanent court of arbitration to
settle all disputes Several villages in the
district of Khalhal. Persia, were destroyed
by earthquake, and over a thousand people
persisted. Senator kaulbach of Nova Scotia
dropped dead in one of the senate corridors
at Ottawa. The deaths included Lord Black
burn of England, Sir Julian Goldsmid, the
Mason, vice consul general Of the United
States at Vienna; Paul Verlaine n French
| poet. and Philip Reclaim, the publisher. at
| LeipSig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

The anxiety of Germany to go to war
may put France in position to do little
bargaining for the recovery Of Alsace and
Lorraine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Mr.. Bryan of Nebraska is still young
enough to escape becoming confirmed VIC
tim of the open letter habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

1t will be good while before Lord Sal
isbury will have any time to go duck hunt
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

Ever and anon Senator Hill arises to
meke it clear that he Is not anybody's pho
nograph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
The Indication.

''How did you know that was one of those
young messenger boys coming up the stair?"
Because he walked so much like an old
man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.

"a frien' in need" said Uncle Eben, lam
lible ter be de fr'en dat yoh done paid back
when yoh borried money on previous oc-
casions."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11
An Important Distinction.

IT suppose that it would take a great deal
Of observation and experience to enable a
man to pick the fastest horse entered for a
race" she remarked.
YES" replied the man Of mournful ex-
perience; but that isn't what you are try
ing to do. What you want is to pick the
horse that is going to win."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-11

A pound party was given for the relief
of the poor by The Evening Star Santa
Claus Club which resulted in contribu-
ton of large amount Of food supplies and
money. In the case of Mai. George A.
Armes the Court of Appeals decided that
the military authorities had full author
fty to order his arrest. There was no set
Element of the difficulty which resulted in
the lockout of the brewery employees
Several cases of burglary as we'll IS Of
ATTEMPTED burglary and highway robhecies
showed that thieves were active in their
operations. 1t was decided by the boarl OF
supervisors appointed by the national re-
publican committee to hold the primary
election for delegates and alternates from
the District to the national convention on
the 2Sth of the month: one of the candi-
dates for election delegate, DIR. &. b.
Purvis, announced his withdrawal 1t was
practically decided by the District Commits
sioners not to favor the building of over
head trolley railroads in the well-settIed
suburbs. Application of the Capital Trac-
ton Company and of the Metropolitan
company for extension of their lines was
the subject Of hearing by the District
Commissioners. The deaths of f. B. Wight
and David w. Mahon occurred