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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25

India was the outcome Of the Indian cur
reney committees report, but the Govern
ment was subjected TO considerable PRESS
ure TO defer action when the report ap-
peared. Il was commended that in making
the sovereign legal tender, gold would be
boarded and would fail 10 reach the Gov
erDment repositories, so that its gradual
accumulation would be arTestsed, and the
Government would be driven into borrowing
for its stock Of gold, but the measure was
passed, and the result is known. Instead
Of gold ceasing 20 reach the Government
repositories, they have been nearly swamp
ed with IL, and the difficulty has arisen
from its plethora-nOt from its scarcity.
The amount Of currency reserve On
April /, 1899, was about SIC, 900 600, and on
March Z, 1906, ii was about SS5. eco. 600 The
amount that had accumulated IN London
was about 81, SOC. 600. making al aggregate
OF about SIS, 500 600.
In a country like India, where it has
been the custom Of the native population
to hoard silver, II will take longer 70 al
just itself to q gold standard: but IL VIII
be seen that the Government IS accUmu-
Iating gold, and IL is gradually going into
circulation, now being a legal tender
BY the action Of the Government India
has become a gold standard, and will grad
UaIly become q gold currency country, as
the exchange value Of the rupee is now
fixed al the rate OF Is rupees 20 the SOW
ereign (S4S6l, OF, in other words. rupees
are interchan geabIe al thAtsTEte at the
Government repositories, and, with nor
nal conditions Of trade that rate VIII
probably be maintained.
India, which has been such a vast res
erYOir for silver, now being out OF the list
Of silver-standard countries must have an
important influence in deciding the fiscal
policy Of other countries. for her EbsOrp-
ton Of such immense quantities Of silver
has ceased. though the rupee viii continue
10 be the currency for the smaller transae-
tons, its exchange value being fixed by
the Government -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
TOLEDO HAS A MYSTERY.
Nobody Can Find Young Thomas
Who May he Playing n Trick.

Who May he Playing n Trick
TOLEDO. May 25.-No solution what
ever has been reached of the sudden
and utterly unaceountable disappearance
Of Frank Thomas. a prominen; young So
ciety man, who left his home to go down
town on Monday. May IA. and it cannot be
aseertained that he was ever seen after
that time. The Chief Of Police has been
making an energetic search, the best pzi-
vate detectives in the city have been en-
gagged for the past week, the local news
papers have detailed men on the case and
exhausted every possible elew, the sur
rounding country has been secured by
searching parties and the entire State has
been flooded with pictures and descriptive
circulars. all to no avail
His domestic life with his wife and
one little daughter was an almost ideal
one, his business was in good shape, all
bills were met as they became due no
indication can be found that he was
leading double life. and there is 10
reason to suspect insanity. The only ex-
PLANTATION that is volunteered lies In the
fact that he has on one or two occasions
boasted TO his friends that be could walk
the streets Of Toledo for weeks so dis
guised that he could not be recognized
He was clever amateur conjuror, main
tanned a little theatre IN his private resi-
dence. and delighted in tricks OF magic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
CAPTURE OF 4 TERRIER
A Question of Veraeity Between
Witnesses and a Pound Officer.
The Peters Dog Said to Have Been
Taken From Private Premises
Statement of the Man Accompany
ing the WagOn-The Testimony of
Persons Who Saw the Arrest.

f. B. Peters, Of 1714 Tenth Street north
west, recently wrote to Dr. Woodward. the
District Health Officer, with reference TO
the impounding Of his dog. requesting that
the same be returned to him without the
payment Of the usual fee of 81.
NJ. Peters states that the dog-a valua-
biz fox terrier-was captured on his prem
ises inside the building line. He submit
| Ted a plat of the neighborhoOd and explain
ed In his letter that there was a wide
parking in front of the house and that
the capture was made on the parking
space and not on the sidewalk, hence on his
own premises. MI Peters admits that the
dog was without a muzzle but that he had
a collar on TO which was attached the L.
eense tag. Continuing Mr. Peters says:
1 procured a muzzle and whenever my
dog was permitted TO run at large the mug
zle was always securely fastened on him.
l even had strap by which he was led
whenever taken out on the public streets
by anyone but myself
In view of the above facts ! have the
ho4or to request that be exempted from
the pound fee, and that my dog be returned
to me on presentation Of the tax receipt.
paid July Is. 1899. showing that I have
always endeavored TO comply with the
law"
The matter being referred to the pound
service, Harry T. Burton. the officer ac-
compsnying the wagon at the time OF the
capture, made the following statement:
The dog referred 20 was caught on the
morning Of May II, about 100 o'cIoc..
When the pound wagon reached the yicin-
ity OF Mr.. Peters residence the men saw
this dog lying on the sidewalk. about two
feet from the parking: therefore not on the
inside OF the building line. as claimed by
MI Peters. The men ran up with the net
and threw it ever the dog before 1t could
rise
DR.. Woodward, in replying to Mr.. Peters
letter, informed him of the statement o.
the officer and added that under the Cir
cumstances he saw no sufficient reason
for waving the payment OF the pound fee.
Dr. Woodward however, asked Mr.. Peters
TO submit the evidence OF responsible exc
witnesses OF the capture and the matter
would be given further consideration.
Pursuant 10 the request Of the Health
Ofcer, Mr.. Peters sent the written testi-
mOny OF five eyewttnesses of the dogs
capture, all alleging in positive terms that
the arsnal was taken on the premises
within the parking. These witnesses were
Mrs Ellen Curry, Ruth Robinson. Hattie
Hyde, Cassie Green, and Alice V. Connor
The papers in the case have now been
submitted to the Commissioners. who are
trying TO strike line OF equity between
the veracity Of the eyewitnesses and the
officer in charge of the wagon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
ITALIAN PUsHcART MEN.
Vendors of Stale Supplies of Grapes
and bananas.

CFrom the New York Commercial Advertiser.)
A striking difference is apparent BE-
tween the Italian as one sees him in Lit
tie Italy, lOsfng about the streets, the lit
tie cafes, the theatre, and the Italian who
trundles his pushcart through the shop
ping quarter uptown, and blocks the edge
OF the crowded sidewalks with his cheap
wares and his melancholy person The
Spring Street. Italian is cheerful, sIable 10
chance comers, with. a ready smile and
really beautiful manners He is az home
in the enjoyment OF the life OF the dirty
street and OF unlimited leisure, which the
tending OF a small shop or stand does not
in the least interfere with But cut him
loose from the foreign quarter, send him
uptown into the fierce American crowd,
and he becomes q monument Of misantrO-
pic gloom No uptown pushcart man Is
ever seen to smile; his brown face, his
eyes searching for g chance customer, ex-
press simply his intention 10 DO all men,
and particularly all women, as they, WHEN
possible, do him he exists on sufferance
merely, and the consciousness Of this. and
his habit Of keeping a lookout over his
shoulder for q policeman, give him much
the look OF that other thrifty foreigner,
the brown sparrow. He has acquired, too,
a spa-row-like boldness in skirting the
edge Of danger, and a similar agility in
fleeing around the corner from the big
man IL blue, the Incarnation Of the hated
American ideas OF life.
The puShcart man is not only an exile
he is also forced to be solitary The po-
licemen forbids him 70 stop within hailing
distance Of a brother huekster; and even
when-the policeman being out % sight
the pushcarts are damned together in q
desirable location. their owners regard one
another with aversion. as competitors.
Thus cut on from all kindly converse
compelled to spend all day making living
out Of embarrassing people. il is no won
der that the simple Italian loses his joy in
life his smile, and his manners
He remains naive. however. and cheats
his customers with perfect frankness, as
a matter Of course. He IS a nomad and
has the simple logic of his tribe; none OF
these passing people will ever return. 10
one will buy Of him twice in any case.
therefore the utmost must be made out OF
each individual transaction. Carpe diem.
in short, is the pushcart mans motto.
In the grape season, when his cart is piled
with the TOkays or dark blue Concords 6
day or so over age. he arranges the ccales
in which he weighs out pounds and half
pounds on an inclined plane so that he
gets the advantage Of the slope and the
customer gets an eighth OF a pound less
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
TOBACCO UNDER THE BAN.
Future Methodist Protestant Preach
ers Must Not Use If

ers Must Not Use IL.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., May 25-The
General Conference of the Methodist Prot
estant Church, in session here yesterday,
placed itself upon record as an implacable
enemy OF the use OF tobacco.
An amendment TO the book OF discipline
was adopted requiring that hereafter
every candidate for the ministry before be-
ing eligible shall take oath TO avoid the
U.s. of tobacco in every form The amend
meut has no reference to pastors already
ordained, except for its moral influence
II was offered by Rev. J. l. StFaughn. OF
Nary and. who in presenting II also placed
before the conference 4 petition for its
adoption signed by fifty clerical delegates.
TIE conference finally determined 10
drop further consideration of the PROPOSE
ton to combine the home and foreign mis-
sion departments under the one head. The
question was before a committee. which
yesterday presented two reports. taking
opposite sides
There was a lengthy and heated debate.
anG the discussion was closed only when
Rev NJ Heininger. OF Indiana, made the
startling announcement that it now costs
10 per cent OF the fund contributed for
foreign missions to send the other 25 per
cent TO its proper destination. The home
mission work, he said, does not have such
a complicated course Of red tape and ex-
pense to pass through. and should. there
fore, be kept entirely separate from the
other
Because Of inclement weather the lay
ing OF the cornerstone of the new Christi
Church, in which several of the riost
prominent members Of the conference were
to have taken part, was deferred until to-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
BJoRNsoN THE BOY OF 81
J0viaI and Athletic In the Late Win
ter of Life.
(From the Argonsut-)


In conversation BjOTnsOn. the famous
Morse author. springs from sitting pos
tuTe to the attitude OF Thor about 70 hurl
his magic hammer. For q moment he is
aStride a chair. or lOlling Clumsily OF a
sofa. and in a twinkling he Is pacing the
floor. loud voiced, vehement but always
affable: a verbal Niagara heard through
a telephone: a DR.. johnson speaking 10 the
golden tones OF Chesterfield View him
from any angle Circumstance. you cannot
fail 10 see in Bjcrnsoa the jovial philoso-
pher and optimist
He is a boy OF sixty-seven. without Z
care. but interested In everything. a mer-
~ lad near the biblical age limit with
the brain Of a statesman the imagination
Of an artist and the passion Of a poet
Then he has his calm. domestic side also
He is a father who loves his children
one q prosperous gentleman farmer AZ Au-
lestad one in the Chinese customs serv-i
ice, and one an actOr-manager OF growing
fame Frau Sigurd Ibssn. the only daugh-
ter, has a reputation for beauty which Is
not confined to the Norwegian capital
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
DELICIOUS, CLIMBS A TREE.
Patient Escapes, Lightly Clad, and
SWfms n River.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 25.-EIner
Rumble. Of WallingtOrd. was taken TO St.
Francis Hospital Hartford. to be operated
on. Early yesterday morning. while deli
rious. he escaped, jumped out Of a window
in his underclothes and ran across the fields
TO Park River. He swan the stream and
continued along the bank to Pennington
Avenue, the fashionable part Of the city.
At Owen Street he took refuge in a tree
and shouted Justify. He awoke the neigh
borhood. and members OF one family eoaxed
lin down by holding up coat and a pair
Of trousers. He was dripping wet and his
feet were badly cut
Then he broke away and ran 10 Sisson
Avenue, where he knocked at the back door
OF James Muney's house He was given
warm clothing and put TO bed.
The police took him back to the hospital
and his father insisted that the young man
be kept there and the operation performed.
bundle says he is TO be married three
weeks after the operation. He thinks
somebody is trying to murder him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
SENTENCED To BE HANGED.
Slayer of nm OIL yIrginian Found
Guilty OF Murder

Unity OF MURDER
RICHMOND, Va, May 25.-Stephen
Baptist, the eighteen year-old negro
youth. was this morning convicted in the
Meck!enburg County Court of the murder
OF Peter Jones. He was sentenced to be
hanged at Boydtown on July 10.
Baptist had a narrow escape from
lynehing. and nothing saved him from this
fate but the pluck of his military guards
These were a detachment of fifteen young
men from the Walker Light Guard. of this
city. Baptist's crime aroused great in
dignation in Mecklenburg, and the people
were for a time bent upon taking his life.
The Governors experiment in trusting
such a small guard with the important
duty OF protecting a prisoners life against
a mob was put to severe test AT times
Jones. the victim Of Baptist, was nearly
ninety years old. and lived with a sister
over seyenty-fve years Of age. The MUIR
der was a cold blooded and cruel enc.
Baptist was well acquainted with the de-
ceased, and often visited the premises on
business. On his last visit after enquir-
ing about Jones, the negro called his vic
tim, pretending that be desired to pur-
chase some wood. The men started out
Jones was never again seen alive His
BODY was found in the woods not far from
the house. The weapon used by the MUIR
derer was pipe or bludgeon
Baptists trial has occupied all Of the
time Of the court since Tuesday. Judge
Holmes gave him every opportunity TO
present his defence. Yesterday the Jury
brought in a verdict OF guilty and the
court sentenced the prisoner to be hang
ed on July 10. Had the verdict been Diff
ferent ii Is quite probable that an at
tempt would have been made TO lynch
B2! fist. The feeling against him in the
equity has been very bitter. There has
betn little hesitation by many in declar-
ing that il Baptist was not sentenced to
dealh he should never leave the Jail. The
prisoner was removed yesterday TO Pc
tersburg, where he will remain until his
execution
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
A Theory of Treating Sick People
Varying with the Usual Course.
CFrOm the indianapolis Journal.)

(From the indianapolis Journal)
There is such thing as injurious quiet
ness. When a person is taken sick nearly
all of the family invariably tip toe around
the house and talk in whispers or hushed
tone Of voice. This is especially noticeable
in the sick room. and this display of ST.
lence is most annoying to the patient. The
running about and shouting of children
through the house and loud talk by the old
er folk is not beneficial to the patient but
the household life should run on as usual,
and especially when talking with the pa
uent. firm. clear. but gently modulated
tone should be used Aost annoying Of all
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25

loud tone Of voice. In speaking to a pe--
son sick in bed sit where he UT she can see
you; don't get behind them and talk over
their head. Avoid the common habit of
following the doctor out of the room and
holding whispered conversation Just OUT
side the door Of which the patient can only
hear the kissing sounds of the whisper,
which has about the same effect on his
nerves as fling saw.
II there is a piano in the house and the
family or any one of its members is in the
habit OF singing, and the patient does not
actually object to 1t. let the music be con-
tlnued as usual. only do not let it be neis-.
Tor its disccntinuance will inujriously af-
feet the patient and Its continuance will be
favorable since music is no mean thera-
peutic agent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
West Virginia Labor Rano-,

CHARLESTON. W. Va, May 25.-The
sixth biennial report of the State Commits
sioner of Labor for two years past, which is
TO be transmitted TO the Governor June /,
shows a large increase in the avenue OF
employment in the State by industries. II
also gives the number employed, amount OF
wages paid monthly, as we'll as the CAP
ital invested in mercantile business, min
ing, and manufacturing institutions estab-
lished in the State from March, 1897. to
January l. 1900.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
THE MODERN CIRCUS.
An Acquired Taste which Fails of
Favor Abroad.

Qrom the Chicago News)
There is sort of bitter satisfaction in
the announcement that one Of the greatest
and most blatant Of Americas many great
est shows on earth has tried its fortunes
in German! and failed to draw a crowd
Managers Of the greatest shows on earth
have the United States in thraIl and may
betray its confidence aud outrage its most
cherished memories at will. But. thank
fortune, they cannot cram their monstrous
frauds down the threats of free Europe.
Time was when greatest show on earth
was a priceless blessing. 1t came in over
the main pike and stopped outside the
town to strip the canvas covers from its
Egyptian chariots and TO put the gaudy
trappings upon its Arabian steeds, which
had been doing hard duty pulling the band
wagon through the mud. 1t had one ring.
Its world-famous athletes helped TO drive
the stakes for the tent. There was a
chance for a whole generation Of boys to
get In free by carrying water for the
menagerie- By such simple, sterling
methods Il laid a castiron hold upon the
affections OF the American people. Then
1t got rich and careless and frivolous,
travelled in a railroad train, sent its prin-
cipal performers to frst-ciass hotel and
put its ushers into evening dress with
epaulets. Americans tolerated the fraud,
because they were besotted in the habit.
But when the fraud comes before fresh,
unprecedented audience 1T fails. The mod
ern circus is an acquired taste.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Captain wnrren's Body Recovered.

Naptahn "hFEehs bOuy uncovered.
NORFOLK, Va, May 25.-The body of
Capt. Richard F. Warren, Of the schooner
Peter. Rasmussen, Of Cape Charles, who
was drowned February 10 last, while cross
ing the bay, was brought here yesterday
from Nag's Head. where il was washed
ashore Tuesday. The remains were for
warded to Cape Charles today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
BRIDE COST HIM A FORTUNE.
Young Man Disinherfted Because OF
His Marriage.

His Marriage.
SPRINGFIELD Ill, May 25.-B- marry
ing the girl of his choice, Gust-y Jorns
has forfeited a fortune Of $4,000. For
two years young Jorns has been keeping
company with Gertrude CAIRNS, despite the
protest of his father. Recently the young
mans father died. In his will he pro-
vided that Gustav Jorns should receive
$4,000 as his share OF the estate, providing
he would never marry Gertrude CAIRNS and
IN event OF his marriage to the girl the will
provides that the amount be equally di-
vided among the other brothers and sis
tiers.
Ten days ago Jorns was missing from
home, as was also Miss CAIRNS. Nothing
was heard from them until last night, when
both returned and announced that they
were married several days ago at Evans
Vile Ind
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25

The most delightful table beverages are Heu-
rchs MaerZen and Senate Beers. For case
phone ga, Arlington Bottl;ng 90.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Drapery Stuffs.

200 yards 36-inch Japanese Gold
Cloth, in rich colorings; very eff
fective for drapery and very desira-
bic for summer use; worth &C
II lie a yard. Special. ......O
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
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realize what deepseted Of
The foul sIed the circulation
ina di in assumption.
o hearings and e1an torenrel 1sthe oueso
oyed ngandsr
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
"GOOd Digestion

Waits on appetite" Lack OF appetite usual
ly indicates weak digestion. Hostette-,,
Stomach Bitters taken before meals win
create healthy desire for food, by cleans
ing the clogged bowels and stimulating the
secretions OF the stomach 1t also purifies
the blood, strengthens and invigorates the
liver and kidneys. 1t is undoubtedly the
most efficient medicine IN the world for
stomach troubles. A PRIVATE REVENUE
STAMP covers the neck of the bottle.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25

and far beyond the reach mere local remedies Those who rely them TO
cures ea because first cleanses and builds the blood puife
Iwase1
o.
Sis
information advice wanted. charge
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Curtain Rods.

LOCO Brass Extension Rods, COM
plete with all fixtures, offered
az the exceptionally low price &C
tomorrow "
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Window Shades.

500 Yale Window Shades. yards
long and &c inches wide: mounted
on spring rollers and finished at
bottom with fringe; the actual val
Ne Is 35c- These complete 1EC
with all fixtures, tomorrow. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-25
,;nr. from $ to II O'Clock. at the

day evening, from to II O'Clock. at me
parsonage.
The house was prettiIy decorated in
palms and cut flowers. and the mantcls
banked in ivy. The table in the dining
room was ornamented in pink carnations,
and pink-shaded candles in the Candida
bra
The ladies receiving were: Mrs. Percy
Dalton, Mrs Tudor Mrs. w. 3. Beau
champ. Mrs. Sidney Buford and Mrs.
Smith. of Chestnut Hill.
The ladies in the dining-room were: Mrs.
G.. A M,1ndy. Mrs. T. S. Gibbon. Mrs.
Minitree Folkes. Mrs. Wombal, Misses
Jessie Briggs. Pearl Valentine, Mary
Willis. Mabel Vaughan, Lille and Carrie
Briggs and Mollie Johnston.
Mrs julius Hobson served coffee, and
Mrs L. r Christian poured chocolate
A number of excellent musical selections
were rendered and there were a great
many callers during the evening.
Mrs. C. w. Garter gave party at her
residence Tuesday evening.
Among those present were: Misses Gay
and Louise Hancock, Lizzie Reinhardt,
Lille iNucko.s Marie Lyons. Teese Chill
dress. I.ottic Farmer. Norail Ruftin. Ma
mic A1cCan. Agnes, Katie and ANNE
Goode. Mary Butler, Mamie Griffin ana
Carrie G1illis.
N,essrs Joe Butler, Clarence Muir
man. Russell Runivan, Jake LANCE Ohla
owens Samuel Kidd. Thad. Hills. Eddie
Allen Ford. .Buddie Shelton. Robert NC
Clintock, Thomas Farmer, Collie Moore
ana George Jones.
Miss Ella Hammond entertained the