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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
THE MoLINEUX TRIAL.
The Prosecution VIII Probably Close
It's Case This Week.

NEW YORK. Jan. Assistant District
Attorney Osborne said today that as far as
he knew no unexpected witnesses would be
introduced in the Molineux trial during
the next few days. Henceforth, he added,
the prosecution will present its evidence
more rapidly, and, barring Unforeseen de-
lays, there is possibility OF their being
able TO turn the case over TO the defence By
the first of next week.
One of the first witnesses TO be called
tomorrow will be Joseph Koch. the pri-
waite letter-box man at 1920 Broadway.
who will identify Molineux as the man
who hired a letter box under the name
OF II. Cornish. Koch was in court on
Friday, prepared TO go on the stand, but
Assistant District Attorney Osborne, after
a conference with him, decided not to call
him until tomorrow.
None of the handwriting experts will be
examined tomorrow, but before the case
of the prosecution is finally presented sew
eral experts. as well as paying tellers and
bankers, will testify that the handwriting
exhibits we're all written by the same
hand The experts will not go into lengthy
statements. The prosecution will content
itself with simply asking these witnesses
to express their opinion concerning the
handwriting.
Nor will the defence be permitted, Mr..
Osborne said yesterday, to make an ex-
haustive discrimination OF these ex-
perts. the idea being to expedite the wind
ing up OF the States case as speedily as
possible. Mr.. Osborne stated yesterday
that he expected TO complete his presenia-
ton within three or four days after to-
morrow. He hoped that no longer time
would be required.
Messrs. Weeks and Battle are prepared
10 combat with experts the expert testi-
mony given by the States witnesses. and
the lawyers will seek TO establish that an
other person than their client could have
written the superscription on the poison
package. II is estimated that two weeks
only will be needed in which TO present
the fun and complete case of the defence.
Then will come the summing up, which
will require two days, when the great
case will go 10 the jury
The prosecution Is not pleased over the
testimony OF Dr. Beaman Douglas, who
testified on the stand that Barnet died of
diphtheria, and 1t will endeavor 10 show
by letter written by Dr. Douglas to the
board Of health that Barnet did not die OF
that maiady.
Charles ID. Allen. the young man who
testified on the stand Friday that he acted
as private secretary for Molineux and
wrote certain letters for him, one of
which was recently found In the office OF
Koch. the letter-box man, called at the
Office Of the district attorney yesterday.
He was closeted with Mr. Osborne for up
ward of half an hour
There he requested to see some of the
specimens of handwriting which figure in
the case. On examining them he said that
he had never before discovered such SINH
larities in Molineux's handwriting and the
disputed handwriting. He seemed sur
prised over the revelation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
eRIGGs FAVoRs RAILROADS.
\ Decision Anent Taxing Export
Bills of Lading and Rcceipfs.

NEW YORK, JAN. 7.-Colleetor Treat
received yesterday from the Commission
er of Internal Revenue a copy Of Attorney
General Grigg's opinion in regard TO the
taXability of expert bills OF ladlng or re-
ceipts issued by carriers, covering goods
exported from the United States TO Canada
or Mexico in railroad cars. He holds that
they are liable to l-cent stamp, and not
a 10-cent stamp, as contended by the In
ternal Revenue Department. The contro-
versy which gave rise 10 this decision be-
gan in Collector Treats district Collec-
tor Treat said yesterday afternoon:
This question arose last April. Com
plant was made that railroads doing a
Canadian trade were not affixing a 10-cent
stamp upon their bills of lading and re-
ceipts Tor merchandise received for trans
portation TO Canada. The Internal Reve-
nue. Department insisted that the rail-
roads should comply with its ruling In re-
gard to this point. The railroads refused,
with a single exception. 10 abide by this in
depreciation OF the act. A hearing was
given the attorneys OF the Trunk Railroad
Association last September by Commission
err Wilson At this hearing the attorneys
OF the railroads claimed that the law was
unconstitutional because IL imposed On ex-
port tax upor. goods shipped from the sew
crsl States WI ,ch was against the rights
Of States as granted by the Contitution
They also clair7ed that II was an unjust
discrimination gainst railroads, as II per-
mitted vessels and steamboats, plying be-
tween the United States and British North
America and Mexico TO give bills OF lading
bearing 1-cent stamp only, while rail-
roads doing an inland business at these
points were required 10 afiix a 10-ceDt
stamp.
THE attorneys OF the Internal Revenue
Department insisted there was no more dis
elimination in this respect than In other
features OF the revenue act. when manufac-
turers and merchants were not obliged 10
pay a special tax on their capital, as bank
ers do. ] WAS then instructed to make an
assessment against the railroads for arrears
and request them to ST. unit an accounting
Of the stamp tax due under oath. The
attorneys of the railroads appealed from
this assessment and requested that the
matter be referred to the Attorney General
for his decision The RI suit is a ruling in
favor OF the railroads. The loss TO the
Government Of this expe tied revenue viii
probably amount TO a goat many thou
sand dollars per annum. The railroads
were vigorous in their contest, ae they
could not collect the aTreari from the ship
pers."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
GRIEVANCE OF MERCHANTS.
Porto Ricnn Importers Want Certain
Customs Duties Refunded.

Merchants OF Porto Rico, through attor-
neys in this city, have appealed TO the
War Department to refund duties on GER
tain shipments of flour. rice. Goldfish. pork.
and bacon imported into Porto Rico and
held bv them In stock on October g. the
date of the departments order placing such
articles on the free list. The PRONUNCIATION
OF :he free list was to relieve the distress
in the island due to the hurricane. In
their communication to the department
the attorneys for the Porto Ricau mer-
chants called particular attention to the
fact that they were given no warning OF
the intention OF the War Department. They
claimed that the repeal of the duties was
without any notice whatever. and rendered
their goods unsaleable even at cost. The
department Is reminded that repeated as
surances had been given merchants That
there would be no notifications in the
tariff schedule for Porto Rico until Con
gress convened, which led the merchants
TO import from this country suthelent
quantities OF goods to meet the demands
OF their trade until Congress should take
action. former appeal to the depart
ment met with the response that the de-
partment's action was due TO the extreme
exigency OF the situation. which demanded
Immediate relief OF the inhabitants OF the
island, and that the department believed
its decision to make such tariff changes
InmediateIy effective was warranted by
tae everything necessities presented by the
conditions existing in Porto Rico. Sec
retary Root declined TO grant any refund
duties but another letter has been filed
nv the merchants, which has been referred
TO Assistant Secretary Meikleiohn for ac-
tion. Onicials OF the War Department say
that the duties will not be refunded.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
AN OBJECT LESSON.


physician puts the query: Have you
never noticed in any large restaurant at
lunch or dinner time the large number OF
hearty, vigorous old men at the tables:
men whose ages run from sixty to eighty
years; many of them bald and all perhaps
grey, but none OF them feeble or senile?
Perhaps the spectacle is so common as to
have escaped your observation or comment,
but nevertheless II is an object lesson
which means some hing.
II you will notice what these hearty old
fellows are eating you will observe that they
are not munching bran crackers nor gin
gerly picking their way through menu
card of newfangled health foods: on the
contrary. they seem TO prefer Juicy roast
of beef, a properly turned loin OF mutton,
and even the deadly broiled lobster is not
altogether ignored.
The point OF all this is that a vigorous
old age depends upon good digestion and
plenty of wholesome food and not upon
dieting and an endeavor to live upon bran
crackers.
There is certain class OF food cranks
who seem TO believe that meat coffee, and
many other good things are rank poisons,
but these cadayerous, siekly-loOking indi-
yiduals are a walking condemnation OF
their own theories.
The matter in a nutshell is that IL the
stomach secretes the natural digestive
juices in sufficient quantity any wholesome
food will he promptly dlgested; IL the stom-
ach does not do so. and certain foods cause
distress. one or two of Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets after each meal will remove all
difficulty because they supply just what
every weak stomach lacks, pepsin. hydro
chloric acid, diastase and nuX.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do not act
upon the bowels, and, in fact. are not
strictly Medicine, as they act somewhat
entirely upon the food eaten, digesting 1t
thoroughly, and thus gives a much needed
rest, and giving an appetite for the next
meal.
OF people who travel, nine out Of ten use
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, knowing them
to be perfectly safe to use at any time. and
also having found out by experience that
they are safeguard against indigestion in
any form, and eating. as they have to, at
all hours and all kinds of food, the travel
ing public for years have pinned their
faith TO Stuart's Tablets.
All druggists sell them at 90 cents for
full-s packages, and any druggist from
Maine to California. IL bis opinion were
asked, will say tia. Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets is the most popular and successful
remedy for any stomach trouble.
A little booklet on stomach diseases
mailed free by addressing F. A. Stuart Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
BURIED ALIVE TEN HOURS.
The Terrible Experience of Three
EntOmbed Coal Miners.

SHAMOKIN, Pa. Jan. For ten hours
every second OF which was full % peril,
John Llewellyn, John Lesher, and Andrew
Zupkie were entombed in Buck Ridge
zine. Friday night. .raf
The men were robbing pillars when a
fall of coal occurred. Inside Foreman VIII
liam Johnson was passing by the gang
way at the time He gave an alarm, and
Superintendent y. F. Brennan was notified.
When the superintendent arrived rescu-
ing party was formed. and amid great
danger from the loose roof large number
of men started to dig for their imprisoned
comrades.
After thirty feet OF coal had been re-
moved the drill pierced the last barrier
and everybody was overjoyed 70 hear the
voice OF Llewellyn telling =. N that ne and
his companions were alive. An opening
was made and a man crawling through
'ound the imprisoned miners almost suffo-
Gated.
The restored men stated that when the
fall occurred they escaped by running into
a heading. The rushing coal carried away
their buckets OF food. water. and Oil. as
well as most OF their clothing. As long
as their lamps burned the entombed men
dug at the fall OF coal, not knowing how
thick Il was. The rest OF the night they
were in darkness. They prayed for deliy-
erancs and were made glad Saturday morn
ing when the sound Of rescuing party drills
were heard an hour before the rescue was
effected
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
TARIFF ON ELECTRICITY
The Treasury Officials Greatly Per-
picked Over a New Problem.
A Decision in the Case to BE RENDER
ed by Assistant Secretary spauId-
Ing at an Early Date-An Appeal
to He Taken No Matter How He
Decides-Ningnra Falls Concerned.

A most interesting question is before o.
L. Spaulding. Assistant Secretary Of tho
Treasury. for decision. The case Is one
where a decision is asked as to whether
electricity conducted across the border at
Niagara Falls. or any other border point
between the United States and Canada. Is
dutiable. Tile question Is one Of the very
greatest importance. and it is highly prob
able that. no matter in which way the AS
sistant Secretary decides. 1t will be ap-
peaIed to the Secretary for his ruling, and
no doubt finally will find its way into the
highest court Of the country. Both Canada
and the United States will be much inter
ested in the final outcome.
In the decision OF this question II viii
be necessary for the department TO decide
whether or not electricity is an article"
OF course. 1t is reasonable to suppose that
electricity from either side of the river
at Niagara IS transmitted to the other
side. would come into competition with
the current on that side. especially IL
there are rival companies. Some years ago
the Collector Of Customs at Buffalo at
tempted to levy a tax on natural gas
brought through pipes from the Canadian
natural gas fields, but the Treasury De-
partment ruled that natural gas was not
an article" within the meaning of the
law. Since then another collector has
started to collect tax on natural gas but
the Treasury Department ordered him
TO desist.
However should the Treasury Depart
ment decide that rightfully a duty should
be paid on electricity. it is probable that
the Canadian side at Niagara would suffer
more than the New York side. for it is
reasonable to suppose that the Dominion
Government will assume about the same
position as the United States on the sub
ject. Thus, while 1t might lead to an OPP
position company starting business at
Niagara Falls, Ont, on the strength that
il could induce capital to invest owing to
freedom from competition with the great
plant at Niagara Falls, y. Y. there is IN
reality less demand for electric current on
the Canadian side, and any plant there
would not have the support, in case of ac-
cident. of the New York plants.
The development on the New York side
at the Falls has now reached such extern
sive lines that there is little probability
of any serious interruption to the entire
and therefore there is likely
TO be little demand for assistance from the
Canadian side Buffalo has been hopeful
that in time it could boast Of being con-
nected to power installation on the Cana
dian side as well as on the New York
side. and a decision that duty should be
levied on electricity might destroy some
of Buffalo's hopes. Still. there is an am
pie supply Of electricity at Niagara Falls.
n y for all western New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
Cows wearing Glasses.

Cattle with spectaclcs are to be seen on the
Russian steppcs The steppes are covered with
snow more than six months Of the year. The
cows subsiSt on the tufts Of grass which crop
above the snow. and the rays Of the sun on the
snow are so dazzling as TO cause blindness. To
obviate this calamity, il occurred TO a kindheart-
ed man to protect the cows eyes in the samc way
as those OF human beings aud he manufactured
smokc-colOred spectacles which could be safely
worn BY cattle. These spectacles were great
Success and are now Worn by upward o. sO,OOO
bead Of cattle. who no longer suffer from the snow
blindness which once caused such suffering among
them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

in company with Dutton, It was shown by
several disinterested and unlmpeachable
witnesses that he was in Magnolia, Mass,
a place too far distant to make trip to
New York and return the same day.
The testimony on this point was so con-
elusive that Justice Bagner, in his decision,
stated that beyond doubt. the entire testi-
mony adduced in behalf Of the complainant,
designed to show that Warner was ever in
the company OF Stephen A. Dutton, on
either of the occasions as described, is alb
solutely untrue. and that by far the greater
part Of il consists of unfounded falsehoods
uttered from bad motives, and attempted
to be sustained by deliberate perjury"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
AN APPEAL TO CONGRESS.
Cumberland VIII Seek National Aid
Against Potomac Pollution.

CUMBERLAND Md, Jan. THE Ques-
ton how to abate the pollution of the
Potomac River. the source Of Cumber-
lands water supply. is the all-absorbing
topic here Congressman Pearre, who Is
now here on court business, says he has
prepared q bill looking TO the publication
of the Potomac, which he Will Introduce in
a few days Colonel Peaire is rather
averse to commissions whose work is
necessarily slow. and his bill will apply
the desired remedy at once. He says there
is no trouble about national Intervention.
as the matter concerns more than one
State
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

ferent ways" said Arthur, "and can ex-
tract the cube root Of nine place numbers
and the square root of six place numbers
in four seconds"
What is the cube root Of 1851, s3i ?" he
was asked.
why responded the boy that is
Ill"
Strangely enough none OF the boys
brothers and sisters possess his remark
able faculty. He has fine head and face
and is now in good health. He does not
care for games or sports. But he is an
untiring worker, and works from sunrise
to sunset on the farm with his father.
His one ambition is to turn his mathe-
NAUTICAL ability to some practical account
and earn salary which will make him
able TO help his father support the family.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

These are but few from the many; thousands
have been cured by Munyon's Inhaler and Nun
yon's Remedies; thousands are ready and eager to
tell the world just what Munyon has done for
them. Just what he can do for you His Rene
dies not the work Of man. but the results
Of the combined efforts Of eminent specialists and
scientists OF the leading colleges Of the world.
Each Remedy is a positive cure for one particular
disease-they are not cure ais Any drug
store sells them; mostly at . cents. Munyon's
Inhaler is now the universal treatment for Ca
tarrh. Bronchitis and most die eases of the head.
nose, throat, and lungs. The Lard rubber Inhaler
is unbreakable and unspillable. and can be carried
in the vest pocket. Price, ~ tincuding so cents
worth OF Inhaler medlcines). II your case puzzles
you and you feel that you would like to have the
advice Of skillfu physician, call upon Munyon's
Doctors, and have the benefit Of their wide cx-
perience. VIII cost you nothing; no fee is asked;
none received
6s3 THIRTEENTH ST. n. W.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
ELoPED FROM A COURTROOM.
Richmond Girl ara Her Alleged
Abduetor Are Missing.

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. 7.-Cnarles 10th,
aged twenty-six. was recently sentenced to
seven years In the penitentiary for the alb
duction Of fifteen-year-old Olivia B. New
ton. new trial was granted, and at the
hearing yesterday the girl testified in favor
Of 10th, evidently having made up. While
the young woman's parents we're absorbed
In the question Of releasing 10th on bail
Olivia stole out Of the court room and 10th
soon Joined her. Their absence surprised
the parents OF the girl and the court. The
couple took the train for Weldon and WILL
II is believed. return man and wife. The
girl lie related TO the family OF the late
Bishop John d. Newton. Of the Episcopal
Diocese Of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
n CARBoLIC ACID SHAMPOO.
The Fatal Mistake of New York
Hospital Nurse.

NEW YORK. Jan. Henry Smith, in a
bs,ntub. sat under Il shower bath OF car
rolic acid on Friday evening. Then Shrek
ing in agony, blind. tearing at his head.
lis breast into which the acid was eat
ing. Smith ran. stumbling, falling around
the narrow bathroom. until he fell for the
last time and soon died.
james Gray. nurse in the City Hos
pital. who used the carbolic acid as a
shampoo for Smith. was arrested. Gray
declares he was ordered to pour tincture
of larkspur over Smith. and that the six
teen-ounce bottle that contained the car
bolic acid was labeled "Tineture of lark
spur'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

Heurich's beers always leave a profund con-
snd Lager that they pure and wholesome.
Why should not theBe beers have such qualities
Tor winning the taste. when the best malt and
hops purchassble used In brewing Heurich's.
To hy esse Of Heurich's phone ga. Arlington
Bottling Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

HON. JAMES H. WARD says: 81 was
cured OF Rheumatism by Munyon's
Cure"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

The REV. G. a. FURNESS says: WAS
a rheumatism victim. Munyon quickly
cured me-"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

The REV. NJ. f. ANDREWS says: Mum
yon's Inhaler was a godsend to me; it rid
me of Catarrh."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

LAWYER GEORGE BRADFORD CARR
says: II was cured OF Bronchitis by
Munyon's Inhaler"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

EDITOR HARRINGTON FITZ GERALD
says: 81 was relieved of rheumatism by
Munyon's Cure
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
WHAT THEY SAY
NOTED MEN TELL THE TRUTH
ABOUT
M UN Y ON
His Inhaler Will Cure Catarrh and
Most Diseases OF the Head,
Nose, Throat, and Lungs.
His Remedies Will Do All That Is
Claimed for Them.
HERE is POSITIVE PROOF

CEN GREENE b. RAUM says: Mum
yon's Inhaler speedily cured me OF
Catarrh.'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08

Kidney trouble pfeys upon
The mind. discourages and
lessons ambition; beauty,
yigor. and cbeerfulness soon
disappear when the kidneys
are cut Of order or diseased.
use DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
sraedy. At druggists'. Sample
e. also pamphlet.
CT 4 Co.. Binahsmton. u. Z.
Daily camera., 1900-12-17
"HELl ON HARMONY"

II was in the old court room opposite
the Camera Office and county division
feeling was running high. Ii was 4 Re
publican county convention and Long.
mont and Boulder we're at it as only
Long mont and Boulder could hight in
the days now happily passed. Some
one from Longmont, memory suggests
the late B. L. Carr or Judge John H.
Wells. had urged harmony as being
necessary. Then "Uncle Dave" Nichols
took the floor and opened his aatling
gun. He said. "The gentleman prates
of harmony. like harmony so we'll
that I'm always glad TO fight for it.
tell you, I'm hell on harmony" This
brought down the house. Everyone
laughed but "Uncle Dave" who had the
faculty of saying bitter and humorous
things without cracking = smile. Under.
meath rough exterior, however, be-: I a
warm and kindly heart.
Daily camera., 1900-12-17
UDCe Dove Nichols
Hos Gone Home
GOVERNOR NICHOLS DEAD.
Venerable aud Picturesque Pioneer G"es
Over tho Range.

Venerable aud Picturesque Pioneer G"es
Over the Range.
David H. Nichols, former lieutenant
governor of Colorado, died at his home
near this city at s o'clock yesterday af
ternoon. after an illness of several weeks
with heart trouble. His wife and daugh.
ter were at bis bedside a, the last hour.
For sevral years Governor Nichols has
been nearly blind by reason Of cataracts,
but his general health has been good,
considering his advanced age and the
hard experiences OF his early life In Col
orado. No one was held in more al
fectionate regard than "Uncle Dave" as
he vas fondiy termed. and the announce
ment OF his death will Cause feeling OF
sadness throughout Northern Colorado
David II. Nichols was born in Hardwick.
VI, March Io, 1896. and Is descended
from Scotch and German ancestry. His
father, farmer, died when Dave was 10
years old and two years later the boy
lett home unceremoniously and plunged
into the princval forests OF Minnesota
and Wisconsin. being in the employ of
lumbermen there ter seventeen years
Continued on Sc cOnd Pmgsj