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Joaquin valley of California will soon have a strong competitt n the raisin fruits and grains. With water once developed the San Simon valley will soon be capable of supporting thou sands of families and many thrifty and prosperous cities and towns.
 Ed Sands, one of the most success full prospectors of Metcalf, favored the ERA with call Tuesday last.
 The broadening of the gauge of the A. & N. M. railroad, which work is now under way, means greater Cliff ton.
 Sons were born on the 2nd inst. to MT. and Mrs. Yenna Vega and MT. and Mrs. Gregorio Bustos. All doing well.
 Samuel Gillen, whose head was punched and lip cut in a row in East Clifton Sunday evening last, is doing nicely.
 This is the season when mothers are arlarmed on account of croup. It is quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure, which children like to take.-C. P. Dunn.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. D. A. Mclean at Metcalf Thursday last, a 12-pound son. Mother and son doing well, and the old man is about the proudest man on Chase Creek.
 When you have no appetite, do not relish your food and feel dull after eating you may know that you need a dose of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Sam pies free at Dunn's drug store.
 George B. Gamble, the new county treasurer, and from results in the va rious precincts, one of the most popu- lar men in the county, spent few days in Clifton this week, where he was most heartily congratulated by  his many friends. The ERA predicts that he will make as efficient an off cial as the county of Graham ever had.
 Joe McFate, proprietor of the South Clifton ice plant and bOttling works, will soon commence many improve ments at his place. He will put ip an up-to-date cold storage plant, and as soon as that is completed he will en- gage in the wholesale liquor business. He now handles the justly celebrated San Antonio beer, the best beer brew ed in the United States. Joe says he is determined to keep up with the growth of Clifton, and will do so if it be necessary to erect new building every month.
The copper era., 1900-11-08

This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative BrOmO=Quin Tablets the remedy that cures a cold i'm one day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
NO MoRE GIFTS AT PRESENT.
Wealthy DcIawnrean Overwhelmed
With Petitions for Donations.

CAMDEN. Del. Dec Venerable Alex
andeT Jackson Of this place, who IS scat
teTiug his riches is receiving deiEge of
letters making requests and demands Of
al SOILS which Il complied with would eat
I'd 9 dozen fortunes Of The size OF Mr.
Jaeksan-s-
But he Is nst responding to the letters
nor 10 tbs Elany strangers who have vis-
tied him personally imploring a small part
Of bis cash under various prsteXts. Il Gl1
daae; Tie book Is closed said Bar. Jack
son solemaIy yesterday, announcing that
at present he proposed 70 make Ea more
gifts
Mr.. Jackson went say how much he has
distributed during the LAST week, but the
50Ik about town declare that he has got
ten rid CT - least S59.oee in real estate and
money. The eGuFt records show that he
has disposed &C S34- zoe IL property Tns
outstanding n0tes which he has Cancelled
fer farmers and business men in this
neigh bcrhcod viii reach SO, Geo. II he lives
another year Mr. Jackson says he may dis
tribute oae-half Of the remaining fortune
TEa ma-niRz mail brought about ITO let-
ters from all parts OF the country. al Of
which impicre6 aid The writers were all
Strangers Saa1e told CT restitution, soue
wanted z4GHey Tor churches snd others
Just eool5y asked for cash Mr.. Jackson Sc
cured q bsG sack il wis5ch the letters VIII
be preserved
Il addition TO TIE letters aIr. Jackson
has received q number Of callers ore of
whom was a handsome and fashior ably
dressed woman who said she WIS som
Philadelphia. She told . story OF distress
and begged Hfonsy. Mr.. jackson irnHcyfTff-
ateIy dismissed her without complying with
her requests.
she did rot seem much CT sn object for
charity" said Jackson. -Loo6 at her
coat: then Jock at MINE ard NIr. Jackson
exposed the tattered sleeve Of his coat
which he wears in the office
II GesFfge the notoriety OF this distribu-
ten continued Mr. Jackson, land il I
had It to DO over again I would elotie MY
movements with stealth and act so wisely
hat nc publicity would have been given to
it. I am not going te read all the letters
I am getting. Some OF the writer's say
they will call On me. viii put an end to
this. for I will take trip. Some Of the
letters are evidently from ersnks 1 nay
go into seeIuzion in Norfolk until this az
fair blows over.
81 an seventy-foIs~ years oId-Eeyer had
ar ache or pain In my life or Indigestion y
Mr.. Jackson positively refusez 10 tell
how much money he has given away, say
ing 1t IS Z private affair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
AT THE THEATRES.
The CeIarnbia lie Voyage ca
Sufasess


The old Haniop pantomirne. lie voyage
en- Suisse" has been revived by an ener-
getic and progressive management and
brought np-to-date and. as presented at
the Columbia Theatre last night, it was
heartily enjoyed by large audience
The familiar piece mas never been given
a better presentation, either as re-
CARDS the matter Of scenery or the
interpreting company In the present in
stance. Charles Guyer and William
Schrode are infmitable cIowaish servants,
known as John and Bob, and their work
last night weiI for them a crest deal OF
applause AIlene Crater, who was lead
ing member OF the Parry Opera Company
at Glen Echo three summers ago. appears
IN the leading feminine role and also sings
number OF songs in splendid voice Nell
lie Daly in an aerUhatie dance proves that
she is possessed of much ability IN this
line Arthur Cunningham sings one or
two songs IN a baritone OF unusual rich
ness and resonance. There is an excel
eeiicnt ballet and a chorus of good look
ing young women Ia lie Voyage en-
Suisse. There viii be the usual matt
neeS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
THE DEWEY ARCH ABANDONED
Failure of the Scheme TO Perpctuafc
the Memorial


NEW FORK, Dee. The executive
committee for perpetuating the Dewey
Arch met yesterday ara as result all
plans for the building OF the permanent
arch were abandoned, the committee y0t-
ing to dis5and and 10 return tne money al
ready subscribed. The amount TO be re
turned is S55 coo IN cash. IN addition,
&I55. 0e8 had been pledged. and the persons
who promised to give ire various ancunt Is
which this comprises viii Row be free
from their pledges.
Various propositions were submitted
during thEe meeting One ema7ated from
the Henry BGnnard Bronze Company.
which stipulated 20 have the arch built
for 10 Per cent Of the money collected
The company also guaranteed to collect
sufficient additional money TO build It and
stated that the firm Of Film. Kitsou &
Co. had agreed 10 do the WORK for S360, eco
The compa1y-s Representatives explained.
however, that this did not include the cost
CT the scuIptHraI work Of the material fer
il
This proposition was unanimously voted
down. Another proposition was to build
the arch CT terra Gotta and i met the
same fate as the first Still another re-
ieeted proposition was to raise money by
the sale cf miniature arches made out OF
tie material CT the cid aTch- The men
who proposed this scheme said that the
public would be willing to pay high prices
fer sg5h souvenirs.
CeIoReIy Thompson suggested that sab
scrihers be requested 20 allow their sub
scriptions to be turned over to the Naval
Branch of the Young Mems Christian As
sociatfon il Brooklyn. Helen Could once
gave $3.50, see % that Institution This
proposition was carried
Secretary NicoTIs said that not once
during the meeting was Admiral Dewey s
raEae mentioned and that no subscriptions
had been received during the last four
months, although the committee had soc
solicitors a. work during that time He
said that the expenses CT the committee
had been $500, or per cent OF the total
amount secured.
Nsr. Sznmoaz, Colonel ChaEch, and Me-
Niceil we're appointed a committee to
close WP the matter and return the meaey
10 these subscribers who did not wish
their money to go to the Naval Branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04

Vita practically the same superb cast
seen upon previous appearances in this
city, that best Of recent pastoral plays,
Way Down East returned 10 the New
National last evening and pleased an ins-
mense audience. composed of persons who
rarely visit The theatre as well as a go0dIy
per cent of confirmed attendants who find
new beauties in the humble, simple story
OF love ieveiing rank. The play IS a great
one. in that it well bears a reseeing and
rehearins.
Phoebe Da-is still leads the cast in the
fertile character Of Anna Moore and. as
previously, is more than excellent, show
ing little mechanicaluess IN spite Of nearly
J, eco performances in the role OdelI VII
iams Felix Ha1ey. J. Il Bunney. Ella
Hugh Wood. Charles Bell, and several 9TH
eT5 contribute to the comedy Of the play
while the singing Of the village choir in
the first and second acts is d real feature.
Mabel Strickland is not we'll pleased in
the part Of Kate. while Mira Stevens is
Just ahogt perfect as the mother UlEic 3.
Collins g Washington newcomer, Is so
good that his future work VIII be watched
with interest. While Frank CUrrier and
VIII EIlwanger s.ifger il comparison with
the original creators, despite excellence IN
their roles. Two Inatinees-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
Misplaced Confidence in Bnnkers

1t is said CT the late Nr. Grifiths- of
Cincinnati, who is reported to have stolen
some one hundred thousand dollars of
school funds, that his feIIow-citizens en-
teTtained no suspicion OF his character.
and that it was net thought necessary to
audit his accounts ofteHer than once a
year The same tale is told OF several
other gentlemen who have taken. in large
instailments, meEey which was not theirs
1t indicates that the Eisest course is to
have a system Of checks which will not
allow quite so much liberty to one man
There IS no reason my perfectly
honest person should object to the audit
ing o. his accounts, and to system which
VIII show exactly where every dollar
which he holds in trust nav be. IF ttoss
Who have it in their power to guard the
money Of others by such a system fail 70
do II they are in a measure responsfrla
for any results " stch may come CT their
earelessness- Human nature in some of
It's varieties is fraiI indeed. and without
thorough knowledge of 8 man it is imuas-
sibie to be sure whether. under stress OF
great temptation. he would prove t-us.-
worthy The oniy=Eyise pias1. therefore. is
10 take all possible precautions against
1hicyeTy Of course, = man who IS only
honest because he-fears to be found out
is pot-a very admirable person. but If he
is restrained from giving way to eupi1ity
it is considerably better for the comuu-
nifty.
On general principles it is not well 10
suspect people of dishonesty before one
has good reason for II. There are per-
sens whe insist On locking Hp all their
possessions. and are quick to think. when
they lose anything. that some servant or
other inmate OF the household must have
stolen it This creates an uncomfortable
atmosphere all around the suspicious per-
son, and nobody can feel thoroughly
friendly with him. because 1T is not pleas
mt TO be with anyone who is distrustfuI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
He Earnesl Three Cents.



4 nan who said,Le was Charles Wilson, Of 7ga
court yesterday and tod Magistrate Deuel. he
had grievance against a cigarnlat-er On Broad
way near TlIirsy-seyerrh Street
Il yT=Et INTO this T7si employ tffs r7F5rTiTz
sid Rilsaz He Vas 70 pay - FOR als.ziI.z-
each tkaTEai-d cigars WOW thC EniteC States
Government allows each roller OF cigars "a
ssssake thsee a Gay zee OF the tax en- the gaa~r-
factuecd 5sticsc and eTery ciga-Boaksr always
sgloSes or puts II his pocket the first cigar ne
makes. I smoked the first cigar and then I said.
ca that's 4 rotten eig@F. This i very burT
sock When I had roI50d eight moTe cigars
the bess came ar9aEd and said 10 me:
You arc 20 good. Wen get aloag without
you. YeG'Fe discharged
s-TheH re sid ny sa,1ry uxs eiest c,7ss
bat tie cigar had smoked vas worth ) eerta
and ne would have . dsGGct that from the :
cents. lie give NE Gems for my v9rt 7
told ham the internal Revenue Department allow
cd me that -iGar, but he pushed ME out Of the
place. Now what can dc? ! want that )
cents
..Tou'il have to 90 to the civil court said
the magistrate.
The man vent upstairs to the tenth NUM-
nipaI court There Assistant Clerk UIrfct IIsf
ened to his story. When wilson finished Nr-
Uifieh told him he'd have 20 pay g Tor sum.
faous fee and $3.50 sar the trial fee
"a St+ ] pay $3.50 to collect centss.' ex-
claimed Wilson. Well guess not Thas's
a shane."
The clerk repeated his advice Wilson said he
guessed bed go do7=a and see the internal rev
ezUe officials His employer had violated he
internal revenue regulations By selling him the
5-cent cigar. he said, since the cigar had not
been Il pzcksgS box bearing q rerSare stamp.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
INCREASE OF CORPORATIONS.
Thirty-six Chartered ia DeIavvare
BuriaE November.

hSaNs8E
DOVER. Del, Dec 4-DuTfng November
fhirty-six corporations we're chartered at
thIs place. having an aggregate capital
Of nearly $50 100000
or these two wers Delaware concerns.
| one having capital Of 81 100000 and the
other $1,000 -Four Baltimore corporations
| chartered have Ss.4g5 600 capital. One came
all the way from California ard three 9TH
ers west Of the Aiieghanies Following is
list Of the November interpretations:
Pontiac Gold and Copper Mining Com
Pany. CT Pontiac. Mich. capital, $500. COG.
Peach Bottom Copper Company. OF Grand
Rs7ids. Mich. s5.o0o.0ea.
White Motor and Machine Company. Of
{ Boston. 81. 0es-
Dorchester Express Company. Of Boston.
+ $50. Gee.
United States searchmout Agency, Of
Philadelphia, $500
American Phosphate Mining Company. Of
! Chicago, $5eo. 00a.
Merchants Industrial Association, OF
| New York, SEQ Geo.
ConeeVfLIe Development Company, Of De-
/ tToit. Mich. 81 Isl, 600.
| Uaited States Mining Company, Of Cali
/ fornia. $4ee5 Gee
| Bern Brick and Tile Company. of Chi
I csgo. 81, 900, coo.
Union Bond Company Of the United
States. of Baltimore. s375, 09e.
Security Publishing Company, of Phila-
deIphia, $T60, ecu.
Hammond Ice Company. Of Baltimore.
-. sos, Gee
bethany Beach Improvement Company.
go 0gG-
Sanitary Garbage Product Company, of
Philadelphia, 1888 GEO.
5icgfried Drug Company, OF P1ttsbgrg,
100000
Consolidated Safety Thfrd-RaiI Electric
Company. Of New York, 100000
American ChFoRograph Company, CT
New York, So. GEO.
Flexible Metal Glazing and Roofing
! Company. 5000, 090-
Telegraph Hill Gold Mine and Milling
Company, Of New York. s100. zoe.
National Trust Company. OF Baltimore,
81, e5e. 0e0.
Cunningham Hill & Co. of aew York,
Sle9 Geo.
Hlustre Biograph COMPANY, Of Phfade1-
phia. $4,000.
Peoples lee Company, Of wiIkesbarFe,
Pa. $50. coo.
ConshocI5en ssone Company. ef PhIia-
delplIia. $40 Goo
New-Robinson Mining and Smelling
Company, Of New York city. $3.50. coo.
James Garrett Company. OF Lausdowne,
Pa, $25, eco.
Auto Tool Manufacturing Company, OF
New York, S5a0, G10.
Chase Refrigerator and Cold Storage
Con aHy, SYST. 600
Provident Furnace Company. Of Chicago,
$269. eco.
Diamond Lumber Company, of Whining
ton. $3.50
Security Investment Company, Of Do
YER 81, 006 9o0-
American Messenger Phone Gail Com
pany OF Philadelphia. slice. Geo.
Rapid CcaHing and Transfer Company. Of
Baltimore, $50. Geo.
Johnson-Lund Company, OF Philadelphia,
S2e, csc.
Railway Electric RsfFigerating Compa-
ny. Of New York 81. Gee eco.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
RUssIA's RETRO SYSTEM.
\ New Standard of weights Receives
NinisteriaI Approrai.
(From Tie New York sun,J


The Russian Government las decided
to adopt the metric standards OF weights
and MEASURES and the Ministry CT FL
nance IS now considering the time and
manner OF introducing them. The unit OF
measurement Il Russia has icng been
the British foot but the other denoui-
nations Of length are peculiar 10 the
country, as, for example. the yerst. yzhica
is seq CT mile. The country will ro7,
abandon all CT its oEn denominations Of
weights aF2 measurements IL favor OF
the Hetrir system
About ITO-Ehirds Of tbs people I5ErE
under the Christian GoyerHmsl.ts ro5s
use the metric system, g. 0Go,0l Hore use
t IN part, and IN oar own country =. 0e3.-
eco are authorized By Law 20 transact
their business by metric standards II
they so desire The United States and
Great Britain are the largest commercial
nations which have not made the metric
system compulsory, and some pressure
has ses1 bFoUshs to bear upon thl Gov
eruE er CT bGth countries 70 secure the
compete adoption CT the system aud his
remove the confusion and impetiiz7ents
&c business arising from variety OF
standards
a bill is now in Congress in the hands
Of the House Committee On CoiEaze
Weights. and Measures. requiring the use
with and by the Government sf. er q fixed
date L number CT scientific and other
societies have recently urged the pas-
sage Of this measure. at the annual
meeting Of the 1stitutioa CT Civiy En-
gfzeers il Great Britain the Gevernnlent
VS. urged TO establish at once .bE met
riC system. among the otI1sr psrtant
bedles IN Great Britain which yee re-
Gently taken similar action is 1zs Assa-
eiated Chamber CT Commerce.
These facts show the drift CT continent
n the two IeaGEEs commercial nations
vita regard to the great ADVANTAGE OF
the metric system Il IS scarcely p-eb-
able that the systems Row in use IL tsiis
country and Great Britain would be Gem
PGlsorily abandoned without long pre-
vicUs notice, because SO violent q transit
tion 10 a new system must. fer sore
time, work mitch confusion. Eut cdaea-
ton in the use Of the metric system IS
constantly advancing. and the system
being adopted In an increasing number
OF manufacturing establishments One
Of the best means of fitting the public for
the change is to drill cur schocl bcys 50
thoroughly in the practical Uss CT metric
standards that they nay easily employ
them when in a few years they enter
upon business careers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04

and sus pieioEs. IN family relations. and
those o. society in general. it is we'll to
hold every man innocent till proved
guilty. and not follow the contrary rule
That old doctrine Of total depravity has
proba ely caused more exhibitions OF the
qualify in question than would have oe-
CURED without such theological teaching
But in business relations it is well TO
escbew the personal element and deal with
friends and acquaintance as one would
deal with strangers. so far as fermaIities
are concerned. Business is something like
Mathematics; 1t has to be conducted
through certain fixed rules. The disregard
Of these rules in the case OF neighbovs and
ecquaintances has given rise to innrmer-
able cHarrels and family feuds- It viii be
found that where two friends meet in a
purely business relation, they VIII stand
a better chance of keeping their friend
ship intact If they observe all the little
ceremonies connected with the business
Most people are liable to forgetfuiness or
misappTshsnsIcH. and written agreement,
note. or q receipt. which proves beycSd
question the truth Of story. often saves
great deal of trouble, much argument.
and possibly a lawsuit.
Since these things are so. there is GER
tainly no reason why any man, however
popular he may be in the community.
should be trusted with tie money Of others,
and not subjected to any system Of checks
which viii make it difficult for him to
misuse the money. It is not an Insult 20
thu man To ask him IN stfbuaif Ia this
little business rule; it is merely a foe
mality; and if he is wise as well as honest,
he viii no. object to the restriction.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
Hannn Vol snch a Foo1.

6Fr9m the Detroit Free Prsss.)
afr Hanna Eas not been Cisairmaa ct tie Re-
publican National Committee FOR YsoFe than four
years without learning 20 appreciate the fEfFer-
eEee between hawk AMI haRdsay However
gratifed he may have bce1 by the receptions he
received II various cities OF the country during
the recent campaign. the Senator Is not 81 u
fat,,atsd yi5.t himself that he does rot regIfze
that his csRdidaey for the Presidency Is out Of
tie question. be says. It IS doubtful II h.
could be ncll.inased Il he became 4 carcfdaAa
and It Is certain that he could not be elected.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
HIS Chocolate Raekbone.

iUIl VUlFieT-1
Mr. Mckinley csnEot bring himself to n a.
vorec from bis good friends in Europe He vet
maintains that the coagse proposed BY America
II China il wise AID rissegls bat Il the V ash
ia@toa stcries are not false may abandon roicv
and principle rather than part company with TIE
nations wEich srz hungry for Chinese territorv.
Il begins to F10k very much like another case of
AR McKinlev's backbone OF chocoIate ecIsi=a
IS the a7uisb.e- Nr. Roosevelt described it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04

The New York World is responsible
for the story that twenty members OF the
" c T U--Row in Convention in wash
ington. visited the Sesate and House res
taurants yesterday, and messed about in an
aggressive manner. seeking to learn if
ales, wines, liquors. and cigars were dis
pensed il those places. TIE statement
adds that, seeing "a Ioug-stemned glass
Glled With light brown fluid in front Of a
young woman" enc or the jury CT naatrons
demanded TO know what it vas. and en-
being informed that it was sherry. WIS
duly Mortified. and an indignation meeting
vas held on the spot Now we are IN
able TO believe that any OF tbs women. con
Deeted with the total abstinence soeiesz
in question could have been guilty Of the
vulgar and disorderIy conduct implied in
the foregoing story. Certainly, peseeable
diners in public restaurants are not to be
subjected 10 a. inquisItIon int their
meats and drinks CT the spot. II they
are. the Capitol police arrangements are
badly defective.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
coed Form in bank Robbery

Y IN'I-- NJ IsIaitFr -'l.li-r lNt2lsT
Frequently We read OF rude, nRcpljivated men,
who risk their lives AID spend money fer Cyna-
mite 10 blow opeE bank for a few thousand
dollars but the artist IL the business Is the man
who draws a salary and moves IN sol fetT wfre he
robs TIE bank OF q fortune
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04

1t is with great relief and joy we learn
that those brilliantly seintiIlatins orna-
ments CT the cakswa1k and vaudeville
stage, the Duke of Manchester and the
Earl Of Yarmouth, are reconciIed and VIII
actually eat t9gsfheF at the formers ex-
pense- Yarmouth is deserving young
actor and his cid friend might help hi1a
to a position resembling his own. It is
a great star part.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
The Cost of Neglect.
eFrom The Galveston News.

Texas took the premium for cotton at the
Paris Exposition No great noise has been made
that the premium would coTRe this way IN fact
Texas might have swept the whole agricultural
premium f:St at this fair Il Texans had not beer
busy and failed TO make entries of their prod
ucts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04

~sie transit gloria p1undi.'' The Dewey
arch. in stone which vas TO be a perps-
nent monument OF the great Admirars
Manila victory, in New York. has been
abandoned. The committee has dissolved
and the money so far subscribed is to be
refunded It vas grand idea, and it is a
pftv il failed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-04
4 Better Match.

From the Chicago Nevs.l
Two CoaCfB.eu met on the Forth Sidc.
'.F1wst are yez wearin' thot brown hat for:''
-reees Jerry
.'Th' missus makes ne wear hat to match.
Ia horse eluriiateS Dan
Jerry laughs ard AIDES;
.'BegoFra, If yez are weariH' a bat 20 match
tn haste yez ought to wear plug h5t-"