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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

This, it is claimed, means much to the
welfare of the people Of that section as
well as to the prompt transportation OF
fresh vegetables and milk to the city for
consumption here. Those in favor OF the
plan claim that the building of the bridge
has been found feasible in every way and
that the project now only awaits the ap-
preparation OF 500, 600 10 start the build
ing OF the embankment, when the bridge,
the avenue. and the Improvement CT the
lower Potomac will naturally follow
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02
The Usual Way.

(From the Indianapolis Press-)
''My wife got so mad she wouldn't speak to lie
for an hour"
"Ahi"
''And then she turned it loose all at oHce''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02
EAGER TO GET 4 BRIDGE
South Washingtonians Want to
Interest Congress.

n Structure From south
Capitol Street Across the Eastern
Branch-AdvantaEes That Would
Result From 1.-THE Columbia Golf
Clubs Request-Other Local Affairs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

Commissioner Mcfarland was Informed
To-Day that the next meeting OF the Ma
tional Red Cross Society would be held at
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

The Commissioners today approved the
recommendation of the Superintendent of
the Water Department that $50 900 be
taken from the water fund and used for
continuing the extension of the high
service system of water distribution.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

cunS OF same ma teriaI.
Also splendid line of 81 Percale
Shirts. Biggest assortment in town,
so we're told by customers, and they
know.
Also very good lot of regular CSC
Percale Shirts. with extra cuffs.
Special for Saturday at. sec
Everything in Underwear. from the
White Merino Garments at 25c, up 20
fine grade Natural Wool at soc gar
ment-
Boys Heavy Ribbed Fast Black
Hose. Regular price everywhere,
zoc- mere -1Sc
Boys Veal Calf Shoes, built on
same shape lasts as our mems. Sizes
2 LIZ to IL. Regular $2-25 kind
ioE Vii 10
Boys Black Wei Kid Shoes. hand
welt soles, latest style lasts. Same
as our mems 81 shoes ...-..s3
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

Our factories working night and
day and yet are hardly able to keep
pace with the great demand OF
these popular shoes, They well
deserve their reputation OF be-
ing the best shoes on earth for. SO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

420 pairs Royal Standard fine
hand-welt full extension sole $3.50
Boots go on sale here tomorrow
They're extra fine shoes-and equal
to any advertised $3.50 shoes.
Tomorrow s.. 40
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

Boys famous English Welt" Box
or Caseo Calf Shoes: Misses dressy
finest Wei Kid and VitaIic Calf
Shoes; in style and quality
equal to thu best 81 Shoes-to-
morrow .................. 81 rs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-02

By order of the Commissioners TODAY
the order of August %, 1885. authoriz ng
the Health Officer TO issue permits to
prevent the passage of vehicles in neigh
borhoods where persons are So serious, "
i'll as to make the step necessary. was
revoked. This action was taken in &C.
cordance with the opinion of the Attor-
ney of the District
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
COLD COMFORT FOR KRUGER.
The CKnr In Sorry, but. Then. His Ill.
ness Makes Intervention
quite Impossible.

London, Dec. 10.-"Mr. Kruger re-
ceived T. message from the car, FRI
day night" says the correspondent Of
the Times at The Hague. 1T was
couched in very friendly terms, but
the fact that its existence has been
kept close secret is sufficient to in
dictate its authors intention to abb
stain from any active steps friendly
10 intervention. The car naturally
pleads his illness as a sufficient ex-
cuse for not interfering.
Mr.. Kruger, when cheered by the
crowd on his return from the cathe.
dral, yesterday. turned and roundly
repuked those near him for such .
Dissertation of the Sabbath"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
HEALTHY BANK TAX RETURN.
The National Bunk Of Com Of
of st. Louis Doubles Its Re-
turn of Last Year.

st. Louis, Dec. 9.-The biggest re-
turn ever filed with the assessor in
the history of st. Louis has just been
submitted by William II. Thompson,
president of the National Bank of
Commerce. 1t is in the sum of s.. 237,-
462.19, ard on this amount the bank
will pax taxes into the city treasury
for the fiscal year 1901-02 at the rate
of $1.o5 for each 500. Last year the
National Bank of Commerce paid
taxes on an assessment of $4,039, 051,
and it's bill was the largest made out
by the city officials. The new assess
ment is more than double that of last
year, which will make the institutions
tax bill by far the largest of any cor
poration or individual in the city.
On its return for the coming fiscal
year, at the regular rate of $i.95 per
each 500, of valuation, the bank will
pay the sum of $160,63O.51. But 3107,-
Os7.01 of this amount, however, can he
used for municipal purposes, the rest
going for state and school taxes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
LETTER FROM JUDGE TAFT.
Got q big Job ON Hand-Hopes for
success-FiIipino Rebellion
F0rcefully Described.

Cincinnati, Dec. 10.-Judge W. H.
Taft. president of the Philippine COM
mission, writing to a friend in this
city, from Manila, under date of Oc-
tober 20. speaks of conditions in the
islands as follows:
You are right in thinking there is
great deal of work TO be done in
these islands. Whether or not we
shall be successful is, of course,
question that can not be answered
with certainty, but that we are hope
full of the result am glad to be able
to assure you. The reelection of
President Mckinley will be a long
step toward the complete pacification
of these islands, and will, hope, end
what remains of the insurrection,
which is now continued only for cleo
ton purposes, to influence the result
in America, and which is maintained
almost wholly by terrorism and con-
spiracy of murder, threats and assas-
sination, by small number of Fill
pinos in arms against their own peo-
ple."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
A LIFE SAVED.
4 Drurxist's Timely and straight.
Forward Advice saves the Life
of a Prominent Citizen.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 10, 1900 tSpeclhl).
Among the Catholic Foresters in ms
city, none is better known or more uni
versally esteemed than Mr.. S. p. Rush,
Conductor PresidenD of Holy Name
Court, Number 20.
His many friends, inside the Oider
and outside of it's ranks. were. there
fore. much startled to learn that his
life was in danger. he having Brights
Disease, that most terrible and fatai
disease.
Mr.. Rush, however. made a grand
struggle for his life, taking prescr'p-
tions, and pills, and powders, until mo
stomach refused food. Al last, his
local druggist. guided by the numer-
Gus inquiries being made at his store
for Dodd's Kidney Pills, advised NJ.
Rush to bny and try some. This ne
did, and 10 his delight he was restored
to health and strength.
Mr.. Rush says that after commcnc-
ing the use OF Dodd's Kidney Pits ne
felt much better, but It took TWO
months to effect cure.
II took nothing else but Dodd's
Kidney Pills during that time. 20
know that I owe hfe and health 20
them"
What this wonderful remedy has
done for Mr.. Rush, II will certainly 90
for anyone. II Is the only remedy thas
has never failed to cure Brights Dis
ease.
Mr.. Rush Il just now receiving tne
congratulations Of his friends. put
always finds time to say a good woro
| for the Medicine that saved his lie.
| Sold for 80 cents q box. al deaiefs'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

In an uptown political club they are tell.
ing a story at the expense OF the wife Of one
of the members-a man who had suddenly
arisen from poverty to comparative al
auence through garbage contract. A new
house had been purchased IN good neigh
borhood, and the wife spent many busy days
in furnishing it. When she reached the
item OF mattresses she went to big depart
ment store on Market street and maze
known her wants to n polite salesman. Il
presume, madam ne said. that you waut
the best spring mattresses" Not at all,
was the quick retort. "lor needn't think
because I'm rich I'm easy. A spring mat
tress, indeed! sure, want mattresses YOU
can use in sarng, summer, autumn ana
winter. I'm not buying mattress ior every
season IN the year. '--lhiladelphia lal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

rhs barge Foster. Ore Laden In Tow
sunk IL Lake Erie. Ten Miles
on Erie, Pa.

Erie, Pa, Dec. l0.--In the midst OF
one of the most bitter gales that ever
swept Lake Erie, the iron ore barge
Foster, in tow Of the Iron Duke, went
20 the bottom at four o'clock yes
terday morning. ten miles OF Eric
and eight persons were drowned.
The Foster wos one OF the fleet oil
James Corrigan, Of Cleveland, and for
two months has been running from
Duluth to Erie with iron ore. Her
cargo consisted of 1900 tons OF ore.
Capt. Ashley of the Iron Duke made
Erie in safety. In an interview he
said:
The Foster was in tow, about six
teen hundred feet astern. l was up
all night, and there were three men
on watch with me. The seas were roll
ing tremendously from the northwest
and the gale carried with ii binding
snowstorm. We made the harbor light
all right. When we turned for the
harbor a sea much heavier than any
other experienced, struck us. l ran
to the stern. Just as l got there the
Foster plunged in an awful sea and
dove down nose first. There was not
q cry from a soul of the crew OF eight
she carried. just as she pitched down,
saw a man on her forecastlc with
lantern. The tow line parted when
she went down. The storm was so
heavy that l could not put about to
hunt for anyone. There would not
have been particle of use anyway,
because the seas were so tremendous
that no one could have lived a minute,
even if the water had not been icy
cold. Had there been cry for help.
/ would have turned and risked my
ship, but il was no use. | had all
could do to make port in safety
When asked for an opinion as to
the cause of the sinking of the Foster.
Capt. Ashley said that he could not
tell.
apparently everything was all
right aboard her until she took that
fatal dip. There had nor been sin.
gle signal Of distress from her up t
that time"
There are so 70 100 feet of waite,
where the wreck occurred.
The Foster was valued at $4,000.
There was no insurance.
The life saving crew took trip on,
yesterday, but could find no traces OF
wreckage.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
MISS MORRISON 5 STORY.
The Defendant in the Castle Murder
Case at Eldorado, Kas.,
Tells Her Story.
DENIES MUCH OF CASTLES TESTIMONY.
She Told of sastis Taking Her rid
inE and Proposing that They
Drive Past Ciarn's House, to Make
Her Jealous-Gives Her Version
of the Tragedy.

Eldorado, Kas, Dec. S.--Jessie Nor
rison yesterday took the stand IN her
own defense, and in quiet, de-
termined manner told infinitely OF
her relations with Olin Castle before
his marriage, and as calmly pictured
the scene at the Castle house during
the bloody rough and tumble hight
with Mrs. Castle. She proved an I'M
expectedly strong witness. Miss Nor
rison approached the witness chair
pale and trembling. and began her
testimony with an effort AS she pro-
cceded she gained confidence and re
lated her story without hesitation.
She denied most of the damaging tes'
timony adduced by the prosecution.
She fatty denied many of the state
ments made on the stand by DIN Cas-
tie, declared that he had tried to
make Mrs. Castle Jealous, and that
Mrs. Castle had Haunted her husbands
acts in her face. On the day of the
tragedy. she declared, Mrs. Castle had
called her into the house as she was
passing, had accused Miss Morrison OF
trying to separate her and Castle,
and when she denied it called her q
liar Mrs. Castle had, the witness de-
clared emphatically, begun the fight,
slashing her with the razor again and
again and compelling the defendant
to attack her antagonist in self-de-
Tense.
During her thrilling recital of the
two women rolling over one another
on the floor in their combat, the spec
tators riveted their eyes upon Miss
Morrison.
In all her testimony Miss Morrison
was direct and positive; never once
did she finch. and only one time dur
ing the REORGANIZATION did she
shed a tear. 1t had been feared even
by the defense. that she would break
down during the cross-examination.
The state did not succeed in making
her contradict any material point in
her testimony.
Six witnesses were introduced TO
show that the defendant was not out
after 1880 o'clock on the night of
July IL. when Castle said she met
him in front of his home. The de-
Tense then rested.
The state attempted to introduce
evidence in rebuttal of certain parts
of Miss Morrison's testimony, but II
was ruled out and court took recess
until to-day, when arguments will
begin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
WESTMINSTER CONFESSION.
The Presbyterian Committee Con.
cludes Its session at Washing
ton-COnclusions Reached.

Washington, Dec. s.--After two
hours delberation the Presbyterian
committee concluded its discussion OF
the revision of the Westminster Con-
fession of Faith and adjourned.
The committee find on examination
of the returns from the presbyteries
the following facts:
THAT the returns plainly indicate
that the church desires some changes
in its credal statement.
2-The returns indicate plainly that
no change is desired which would in
any way impair the integrity of the
system of doctrine contained in the
confession of faith.
3-The returns also indicate that n
large plurality desire that changes
should be made by some new state
ment of present doctrines.
4-The returns also indicate a de-
sire upon the part of many presby-
emit confession.
Sit was, therefore, unanimously
agreed by the committee to recon-
mend to the general assembly that
some revision or change be made in
our confessional statements. Sub
stantial but not final agreement was
reached as to the method of prepar-
ing changes embodying both revision
and supplemental statement: but the
determining of the whole matter was
referred to subsequent meeting.
The committee will meet in this city
on February ~ next, to finally pre-.
pare it's statement to the general as.
sembly in May.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
American soldiers in Pekin.

pekin, Dec. s.--Li Hung Chang has
Informed Gen. Chafrec that he and all
the people of the Province of Chi III
are extremely pleased and gratihed
at the behavior OF the American
troops toward the Chinese. This is con-
sidercd no light matter. From all Sec
tons Of the portion of the city under
American supervision come words OF
praise, thankfulness and commenda-
ton regarding the behavior OF the
Americans.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
MORE ACTIVITY IN LUZON.
The American Troops are Keeping
the Insurgcnt Bands RIM
ming for Cover.

Manila. Dec. s.--More activity is
shown in the operations in northern
and southern Luzon. The reports
from the former district come in
more quickly and telegraphic inter
ruptions are fewer.
Gen. Funston. with Troop "a" Of
The Fourth cavalry and a score Of
scouts, last Thursday encountered 100
insurgents posted on the opposite
bank Of the Nehico river. The Amer
leans charged across the stream, and
the enemy retreated, firing lrom
cover They left four dead on The
field. a native, who was captured, re-
ported that Fagin, a deserter from
the Twcnty-fourtn infantry, who has
been active with the Filipinos, with a
party Of two cavalrymen, had been
wounded.
Lieut.. Morrow with so men from
III. -orty-sevcnth regiment, attacked
ard occupied Bulacan. While return
in- these troops encountered Gel.
Victoris. occupying an intrenched po-
siton. with 30 rifles and 800 Dolomen.
Morrov's force charged and dro, e
tho enemy from their position, it is
believed with heavy loss. Preceding
the fight the expedition had captured
Mai. Flores and sc, eral OF his follow
err.
An engagement is reported to have
occurred near San Rogue, in which
according to natives, 80 rebels wcie
killed
Several minor encounters and cap
lures are also reported. The Ameii
cur casualties have been very slight
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

Negotiations 10 he Opened Immeda,
ately ~ Pekin-Thc Coast Clear
ing-A social Club.

Pekin, Dec. All the foreign enc
voys except Sir Edward Mason Satow.
the British minister. have received in-
struction from their governments
agreeing 10 the joint note proposed
At the last meeting. Another meeting
will probably be called for Tuesday
next. Should the British minister
have received instructions to sign tho
Joint note by that time, communica-
ton will be Immediately opened with
Prince Ching and Iii Hung Chang. who
are in daily touch with the court by
the Chinese telegraph.
Prince Ching says Emperor kwang
Su is ready 10 return rs soon as as
sured that the negotiations will allow
him to come under conditions con-
sonant with his dignity and safety.
The removal of Gen. Tung Flu
Hasiang from the command of the
Chinese forces surrounding the court
IL considered by the foreign ENJOYS TO
be very important step. as showing
the real desire of the government to
come to terms. His Punishment indi-
Gates that the court recognizes the
oxpediency of obeying the demands OF
the powers.
The ENJOYS are considering the
question of legation bindings in the
future. At present none of the gov
ernments owns its buildings, all the
houses being rented. The only ones
not damaged considerably are the
American. British and Russian. 1t is
proposed that all the legation build
square mile west of the Tartar City:
that each building should be owned
by the government using it, and that
the whole should be surrounded by a
moat and drawbridges having an in
ternational guard sufficient to protect
the legations against any repetition
of the recent attack. The only other
buildings which it is proposed to al
low within the enclosure with the le-
cation houses and the necessary Of
fees. would be the foreign clubs.
The International club was opened
yesterday, its object being to bring
together in spirit of social harmony
the officers and diplomats of the vari-
Gus nations. There was large COM
pany present, and music was dis
coursed by military bands. 1t is ex-
pected that the club will continue .
great success, The building was for
merly an imperial temple.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
The QUEEN AND KING CARLOS.
The Mother Of sovereigns and Her
Nephew Exchange Cordial
Friendly Greetings.

Lisbon. Dec. liking Carlos has re-
ceived from Queen Victoria the fol.
lowing telegram in response to tho
one sent by his majesty Saturday:
II am greatly touched by your kind
telegram. ! sincerely thank you, my
dear nephew, for the good wishes
you entertain toward me and my peo-
pie. 1t is again with the greatest
pleasure that / recognize the cordial
and friendly understanding between
Portugal and England"
After cordial farewells to the Portu-
guese officials and an exchange of sa-
lutes, the British squadron sailed at
noon yesterday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
wiIheImina's Prudent Disclaimer.

The Hague, Dec. 10.-The govern.
ment of The Netherlands has i'm
structed the Dutch minister in Lon
don, Baron Van Golstcin van Olden-
aller, TO disavow, in the name of the
government, all responsibility for the
letter addressed to Mr.. Kruger by the
president of the first chamber of the
states-general, DR.. a. Van Manner
van Tonnes, approving his noble pur.
pose" and expressing a hope that the
independence Of the two Dutch re-
prblcs would be secured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

Algy (much NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.!
Have you heard that the twouble be-
tween Caneby and Checkerton result
ed In n duel?
Jack-By George. no!
"Yaas; you should have seen them
face each other, pale, but intwepid.
Lots were dwawn, and Caneby, poor
fellow, must wear a rundown collar
for the next six months. Bits.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

London, Dec. 10.-Special dispatches
from The Hague represent the feeling
there as one of alarm at the prospect
of an Observation-Disclosures COM
bination, which might snatch the
Dutch scaboard or seize Javana. II is
reported at the Dutch capital that tho
possibility Of war with England has
even been discussed by the cabinet
council.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
GOOD FOR CHRIS rMAS MONEY.
Interest Due, January 4, On Govern.
ment Bonds 20 he Made Paya-
BILE After December 70.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The secretary
of the treasury has directed that the
interest duo on January ! on four
per cent. 1907 bonds and two per cent.
1890 he prepaid without rebate. The
coupons will be received after De-
cember Is and interest checks will b
payable after December 20. The to-
tai amount involved IL about I've and
. quarter million dollars.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

The stores and stock Of the Balta.
more (Md.) Bargain House
Totally Destroyed.

baltimore, Nd, Dec. 9.-The stores
and stock 81 the Baltimore Bargain
house were totally destroyed by fire.
The building Of Gratjnn, Lobe a. Co.,
which adjoins, was considerably dam.
aged. The fire was discovered short
" after .. m, and burned Dercely
far into the morning. The total loss
10 estimated at 100000; fully covered
~ insurance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
LOOKS LIKE A COLLAPSE.
Insurgent FilipinOs Sacrificing Theil
Prosecutions In the Attempt to
save The mselvcs.

Manila, Dec. 1O.-While the captures
of supplies and the occupation of new
points are quite numerous, those in
volving actual fighting are compara-
lively few. Apparently the insurgents
IRE falling back at all contested
points, sacrificing their possessions in
most cases, and satisfied to save them
selves
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
COLORADO MINERS STRIKE.
One Hundred and sixty Miners strike
10 Help the Top Men Get
an Increase.

Denver, Col, Dec. 9.--Onc hundred
ana sixty miners at the Simpson coal
mines, in Lafayette, Col, have gone
on strike because the Northern Coal
Co. which operates the mine, refused
tn increase the wages of top men
from $3.50 to So day. Should set.
Element not be reached within few
days the compony's other miDcs, may
bee ONE involved
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

Chicago. Dec. s.-A model lodging
house, along the lines mapped out by
Mayor Harrison for municipal lcdg-
4ng house, for the temporary accom-
modation of the worthy poor of Chi
cago. is 10 he built and operated by
the Chicago Aid and Relief society.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14
NEWS RECEIVED FROM KNOX.
De Wet Has Trekked NOrthc asst,
Pressed ON All sides.

London, Dec. 9.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Gen. Kitchener from Bloemfontein,
dated December 8:
Have just received news from
Knox, at Rouxville. that De Vets
force, having failed to force Commas
sic bridge, which we held, has trekked
northeast, abandoning 500 horses and
many carts. His attempts on Cape
Colony, therefore, has failed. He is
being pressed on all sides"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1900-12-14

Count--What? You won't have me
for a son-in-law because / have no
debts? What do you mean by that?
Capitalist-vcry simple. II don't
have to pay your debts you won't have
any respect for me as your father-in-
law--and don't want a son-in-law who
lacks in respect!-Unsere Gesellschaft.