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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
HUNTING CUSTOM
HOUSE FRAUDS.
EXPECT STARTLING DISCLOSURES.
Special Agent Cross to Make His
Report in a Few Days-Govern-
nI,snt said to Have Lost from
100000 to $1,000, 900.

NEW YORK. Dec. 9. - Sensational
revelations are expected in the report
which Special Agent G. F. Cross viii
make in a few days Of the investigation
of reported frauds in the New York Gus
tom house which he has been conducting
for three weeks.
Facts have been discovered, it is said,
that show that the Government has been
defrauded out of between $500 900 and
81, eco 900 in duties on Iaces and embroid-
cries. perhaps more. Five firms profted,
it is said, by these alleged wholesale
frauds.
Can Never Know How Much
Special Agent Cross said yesterday it
was impossible to say how extensive the
frauds has been. It will never be known,
as the goods which were slipped through
at undervaluations were long ago dis
persed in the channels of trade, and it is
utterly impossible to trace them. The
only way by which the extent Of the
frauds can be gagged is by the discovery
Of recent frauds.
The trouble has been located in the
Second division" said Mr.. Cross. This
is the entry department I think I know
where 1t is, but I can give none Of the
results of our investigation until l have
made my report The facts Will have TO
come out through the Treasury Depart
ment al Washington
Collector George r Bidweu said the
case OF alleged fraud that is being inves-
tigated by Agent Cross was the only one
in the customs department that he had
heard of in four years.
Information From Washington.
My first information of this alleged
fraud, said the collector, came from
Washington. No complaint was msde to
me- If there has been any fraud it &C
CURED in the entry department The sys-
TEN followed in that department has been
In vogue for twenty years. 1t was insti-
tuted by the Treasury Department for the
express purpose of preventing just what
is now said to have been done. and was
thought to have been impregnable. This
system was that one case out of every
ten should be sent 10 the appraiser for
appTaisement. The case was. Of course,
TO be selected by the entry clerk he
making his decision according to the
showing Of the invoice I~know nothing
about this case except that it is being
investigated BY the special agent"
Importers apparently have effected the
frauds by influencing the official whose
duty It is TO s,,i=et the cases for appraise-
ment TO choose the cases indicated BY the
importer. IN this way, Il is said. the
least valuable case in each ten has been
selected TO send 10 the appraiser. and
thus the firm has escaped thousands OF
dollars Of duties. Whenever the collector
has scented differentiation in such cases
and has written to the importer to have
the renal ling nine cases sent TO the ap-
praiseT for inspection, he has invariably
received the reply that the goods have al
ready been disposed Of to customers. and
that it is impossible. It Will be seen from
this how impossible it is for the investi-
gators TO discover the actual extent OF
he frauds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
TO REAPpo1NF mLINoIsANs.

senator Mason's Announcement Re
garding Federal OReehoIders.
Senator Mason when he left the White
House this morning after seeing the
President. said that Mr. William Penn
Nixon, Collector of the Port of Chicago;
Mr. John C. Ares. United states Marshal,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
sunduy-Opening Question.

One Of the most important and certain
" the most popular questions discussed by
Mr. Putnam is that of the opening OF the
sreat institution to the public on Sunday
He handles this subject IN a clear, for
chile and sensible manner He says:
"AH the use and enjoyments Of these
exhibits, of the interior architecture and
decorations of the building. and of the
books themselves are absolutely forbidden
to the public except on the six secular
days Of the week. For one-seventh of the
year the entire Institution, this great
plant, with all its energy for good, lies
idle
AT the last session of Congress. while
the appropriation bill was pending. an
amendment was offered in the Senate by
the Chairman of the Committee on the
District making provision for the opening
OF the Library during a portion of each
Sunday latter > p. M. The amendment
was referred to the Committee On the Lii
brary, reported faverabIy. and referred by
them to the Committee on Appropria-
tons It was adopted by that committee
and incorporated in the appropriation bill
as it passed the Senate. But it fell out in
conference
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
HIGHER SALARIES
FOR CONGRESSMAN
A MOVEMENT TO THIS END BEGUN.
An IucrenSe of the Unavoidable Ex-
penditures of Members-To Fore
strII Charges of SeIf-Inter-
est in FayOrIng the Plan.

A serious movement is on foot 10 in.
crease the salaries of members OF Con
gress from $1,000 to $4,000 per annum.
the change TO take effect with the nexs
Congress The present salary was fixed
long ago when it was comparatively a
much greater sum than 1t is now In
those days a salary Of 5000 was regarded
with considerable respect, but at present
it has little attractions for a successful
business man. when salaries in private
life are running from $1,000 to $50. 060 and
to even higher sums.
Many Demands ON Members.
Aside from being called upon to pay
heavy campaign expenses a member OF
Congress must be prepared to meet all
sorts of demands On his purse from his
northumberland fairs, charitable
institutions, etcetera. Indeed, if it were
not for private fortunes or the money
they make IN oui side ventures during
the recesses Of Congress. the average
member could scarcely live IN respect
able manner
Many members spend their entire sal
aries in campaigns, and others even great
er sums. The attention Of those who
have no pT5V5 te fortunes is naturally di-
rected 70 the stock market TO recoup
themselves. II some measure. which ac-
counts fer the heavy trading done By the
members.
Dimdenf in See King an Increase.
Members Of the House are rather diff
dent about making the proposition for
fear Of the possible effect it might have
on their constituents, but would welcome
it should 1t come from the Senate. Il is
proposed that while the salaries Of the
members Of the House should be in
creased March /, 1903, those Of the Sena-
tors should not be increased until the
expiration OF their present terms IN
this manner it is hoped the charge OF
voting for an increase in their OWL saia-
ries could be met
Not Pleasing 10 New Members.
The Iiea does not meet with much IA
vor from ne@ Senator's or those who have
Just entered N a new term OF office,
who would be compelled to wait four
years before drawing The increase which
their more fortunate colleagues would
have been drawing for two and four
years. respectively. II is thought by
those who favor the project that this
opposition can be removed and num-
Der of members OF the House look for
an amendment of this character TO be
made in the Senate TO one Of the appro-
priatiOn bills Of the present session
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
Gifts Of Leather
Tor Men.

You must fully appreciate the fact that.
being makers OF leather and travelling
goods. We have the advantage over others
Aside from this. our assortment is the
largest 10 be found
Keep these points ii mind if you're
about to buy leather gifts, which are Ger
t2inly sensible gifts TO buy Keep also,
in mind that ours are the highest grades
worthful and dependable
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
THE LIBRARY
OF CONGRESS.
MI. Putnam Strongly Urges
Opening on Sunday.
His INTERESTING ANNUAL REPORT.
No Longer Is It's Daily Use a Cues
ton Of Utility or OF Religion
Importance Of the Division
Of Manuscripts.

The annual report of Mr.. Herbert Put
nam, Librarian of the Congressional Lii
brary, was made public today It is an
able and interesting document, telling in
a clear and comprehensive way the story
OF the Library. reciting its needs and rec
ommending important improvements.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
SOC the Yard.
Regular Price, 75c.
CheYiOf PIaidS.

4 fabric with q rough camel's hair
surface, having Gross lines, which merely
suggest q plaid Handsome and stylish
for a silt, skirt. or raglan. AI-wooI;
% inches wide
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
SUIT Cases.
LEATHER BAGS,

Genuine Alligator Bags at $3.50 very
handsome gift.
Physicians Bags-chamois lined, with
loops for bottles and Instrumentation as
little as $3.50, and better grades at up
TO s1I.
Collectors OF Bankers Bags. or for use
by anybody who carries heavy money to
bank, $3.50.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-09
4OC the Yard.
Regular Price, SOC.
Csc the Yard.
Regular Price, 75c.
HOmeSDun

In the colors most IN demand, consisting
of several of the most popular mixtures,
including light, medium and dark Oxford
greys. JzDs, browns and cadet Bike ALI
wool; good weight we'll woven; 50 inches
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Leland is beaten for pension com
missioner through the treachery of
Senator Berton. 1t is we'll known that
Mckinley had promised to appoint
Leland, and that the appointment was
held under an5agreement made between
Leland and Burton that one of Bur-
tons appointments should be made
and that Leland's was to follow. The
Burton appointment was made and the
death of the president prevented the
appointment of Leland. The death of
the president would have made no
difference to an honorable man, but
Burton saw his opportunity and, with
Roosevelt in the executive char, i'm
mediately reOpened the fight and has
been successful in defeating Leland s
appointment. We have no sympathy
for either of the parties and believe
that the old adage, when thieves fall
out honest men may get their dues" :"
may very well apply The president
has decided to appoint Col. Metcalf.
of Lawrence. late commanding officer
of the 10Th Kansas regiment. If the
president had waited a few 6ays he
might have appointed Funston. as he
sailed for home from Manila last
Sunday and should be here in about
three weeks.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

The troubles of the Farmers Advo-
cate are not yet over. Mr.. Gaines re-
Gently showed by affidavit and sub
scription lists that fifty one per cent
of his list was paid in advance, and
! still the postmaster general holds that
this is not sufficient. but that he must
show chat the other forty-nine yer cent
are receiv ng the paper With their ov II
consent and intend paying for it. If
this proposition was enforced against
all papers, there are very few weeklies
in the state which would be- emitted to
the .use of the mails at the pound
rates. Last week $ Advocate contai rs
letters from Webb McNall and other
patrons of the GAYLORD posLoffice,
showing thai when the bundle of Ad-
vocates reaches that Office The post
master throws them away instead of
delivering them to the parties ad
dressed. 1t hardly seems possible that
any administration would allow snch
acts to be performed, and We trust that
for the good of all the matter will be
thoroughly Investigated. What We
want is equal and exact justice and
not special favors for our papers. If
the republican party is reduced. to the
desperate attempts indicated in this,
tn perpetuate itself, the sooner it dies
the better for this republic.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20
II G BINSH AM,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
REALESTaTE
AND INSURANCE AGENT.

Special attention given to the busi-
ness of non-residents, renting farm
and city property, collecting rents and
the payment of taxes.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Attorney general Goddard has rem
dered decision holding that the state
board of railroad commissioners has
no right to compel railroads to pro-
vide space for elevators along their
trac!l IS for private parties The board
has been doing that right along to ac-
commodate the anti grain trust con
cerns, but if it follows the attorney
generals opinion in the future the an
I'll grain trust concerns will have hard
shedding as they can't get their elevat-
orS anywhere near a railroad track
1T is about as important to have an el
evatOr near Ghe track as it is the de-
pot; in fact, little more So
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

The meeting in the Third Associa
tion district, which was to have beer
held at Colony schoolhouse Friday
event g, Dec. 13, has been postponed
until Friday evening, Jan. 10. Moth
ing preventing, the program prepared
for last Friday will be carried out.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Marconi, the man of wireless tele-
graph fame, says he has succeeded IN
hearing a noise made in England while
sitting on hill in Newfoundland with
his ear glued to his receive. the dis
tance being little matter nf 1910
miles. IF this thing ever gets to work
ing right i. will be- a boon to the tired
mothers who need something of the
kind to call their kids 60 supper after
school is out.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Judge HaZen has held that the Hur-
rell liquor law enacted by the last
legislature is unconstitutional. Now.
what would the republicans say if the
law had been made by the pops? We
are frequently told that we should
elect lawyers to make laws, but this
does not seem to prove it. An imper-
feet law makes more business for law
VerS
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Representative Babcock says that
as soon as the tariff does more than
make up the difference in price be-
tween American and foreign labor it
becomes "a burden ON the people. ;"
This is peculiar logic from one who
believes that the foreigner pays the
tay
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

IF that surplus is troublesome. T
will spend it, says Mark Hanna: and
there is more truth than poetry in this.
When the Hanha-Payne subsidy bill
goes on the books. we will not lose
sleep over the surplus.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

An engine is called "sher because
they wear a jacket. an apron, shoes
and hose, and drag train behind
them. They have lap, need guides.
ride wheels. will not turn out for pc
destrians. and sometimes foam and
refuse to work: they attract men, are
sometimes very contrary, and it al
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

Mr.. Watterson's journal modestly
announces that the name of the best
presidential candidate that the demo-
Gratis could select will be found ''on
the Visiting cards Of the editor of the
Louisville Courier Journal.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

1t is reported that Leland has not
given up hope. even though the presi
dent has announced his intention to
appoint Metcalf.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

resident Roosevelt says that he
wants a Pacific cable, but ne ia will
ing to leave it to Congress to pull tina
wires ~
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20

A Topeka dispatch announces that
meeting of the populist state com
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-12-20
\ EDUCATIONAL. COLUMN,
By County Supt. L. K. Clark.

Sept. -. ana ending Dec. Ii.
Total enrolment 8.
Average daily attend ance 14-15,
Gases OF absence +.
Cases of tardIness 4.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy !:
Horace Mathews, M arie Mathews, vi
oIet Mathews.
EDITH BECK, Teacher.
The meeting in the Third Associa-
ton district, which was to have been
held at Colony schoOlhouse Friday
event e, Dec. 13, has been postponed
until Friday evening, Jan. 10. Moth
ing preventing, the program prepared
for last Friday will be carried out.
S. FL. Smith has filed his qualitica-
tion as clerk of Dist. No. 81. and now
with Il complete school board. good
teacher and school in session, peace
and harmony reign in Sunnyside.
1t is with the deepest regret that we
note the resignation of Miss. Anna
Hobhle, teacher at Lakeview. Miss
Hobbie is IA graduate of the State
Normal school and has taught sue
in city schools fot nu a)e Of
years. Failing health caused her to
abandO graded school work, but,
feeling stronger during the past sum-
mer, she engaged to teach at Lake
view. Shortly before the term began
she was seriously i'll, but, with her
characteristic energy, arose from
sick bed to take her post of duty. Af-
ter teaching two months, waning
strength made further work impossi-
BILE and she reluctantly gave up the
school and returned to her home in
Dodge City. Pupils and patrons, and
other friends she has made during her
short stay in this county, unite in
wishing her a speedy recovery.
A fatal mistake which young teach
ers sometimes make, in going into a
district where they are unacquainted,
is to unite with one of the two fac
tions which, unhappily, SO often ex-
ist. Few and fortunate are the dis
tricts where the inhabitants are not
more or less divided on account of re-
ligiOn, politics, school taxes, family
jealousies, location of schoOlhouse
or some of the hundred other petty
matters that stir up strife among good
neighbOrs.
The teacher should remember that
he is employed to serve the people of
the entire district in Il public capacity,
and that he has no right TO allow his
mind to become prejudiced against
any family or families. because the
good people with whom he boards
happen to have grudge against them.
He should remember that there are
two sides to every story, and that in
all probability the people in the 10Th
er end'' of the district have as much
cause for complaint as i've have.
A teacher who wishes to do good
and etfectual work muse keep himself
above Deighborhood feuds, recognize
no o-party or faction. but work with an
eye single to the welfare OF his school.
If he does this he will soon win the
respect of all parties. while taking
sides" will only make enemies and
trouble.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-13
He Had Paid For Il.

An American had quite an amusing
experience recently while on a. trip
through Switzerland. While standing
up in moving train his foot slipped
and he fell against the window. which
caused it to break. without the pieces
falling out. The conductor immediate.
~ went to him and demanded the usu-
al fine of 31a francs go cents). which
was paid. receipt being given.
A few stations beyond where the ac-
cident occurred the crew was changed.
but the American went on as far as
Basic. When he arrived at this termi-
nus. he waited until most of the people
had left the car and then he threw his
dress suit case with all his force
through the broken window. He was
at once surrounded by the station mas
ter, his assistants and everybody of au-
thority within the station. but as he
claimed not to understand them there
was much gesticulation and talk until,
just as the American was about to be
arrested. an interpreter was found. to
whom he showed his receipt. to the as
constituent of the authorities and the
amusement Of the bystanders.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-13
Barring Her Heart.

Darling" she wrote. my own dar.
ling. love you. love you. love you!
repeat the words thousand times q
day. Am l forward and unmaidenly,
my own beloved. in thus revealing my
heart to you? All. no! Have you not
told me, my precious one. that am
constantly in your thoughts. waking or
dreaming? Have you not assured me
Of your deathless devotion in burning
words that thrill me when l think Of
them. as do every moment Of my life i?
What are you doing now. darling? Are
you counting the leaden hours as they
drag themselves along toward the day
when we shall be with each other once
more? How Is It possible. sweet. that
you can love me with a millionth part
Of the fondness feel for you? Oh, I
am yours utterly. utterly! Had the
eloquence of an archangel and all the
years Of eternity, my own Archibald. l
could never express the love that fills
my whole being" ETC.
Do you think she really was writing
to her Archibald?
Not at all. my dear children. She
was laying bare her hearts rich treas
ures for publication in a magazine un-
der the title Love Letters of Type
writer Girl."-Chicago Tribune.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-13
Verbs From ProDer Names.

To jerry build-To build in an insult
ficient. careless or hasty manner. Jerry
Bros. contractors and builders, were q
Liverpool firm in the early part of last
century who used to put up rapidly
built, snowy. but i'll constructed houses,
so that they gave their name to such
work, first in Liverpool. then through
out England.
To levant-To run away. as it were,
to the Levant. the eastern portion Of
the Mediterranean sea- to escape ones
creditors. "Never mind that, man
[having no money to stakel. run a
levant. but be circumspect about
the manipulating Tom JONES'"
To lush-The slang word lush"
meaning beer or other Intoxicating liq-
uor. is an abbreviation of Lushington,
the name Of a London brewer. Its
adoption in this sense was perhaps
facilitated by the fact of Shakespeare
having used the old adjective ''lush,"
meaning succulent. rich. luxuriant:
"HOw lush and lusty the grass looks!
How greenv'-"The TEMPEST" II. /.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-13
The Com mon Frog.


If traveller were to announce that
he had discovered in some remote part
Of the globe an animal whose tongue
was rooted in the front of it's mouth,
the tip pointing down the throat, and.
further, that the creatures manner Of
breathing was so peculiar that the sur
est way Of suffocating it was to keep
it's mouth fixed open. there would be
some little curiosity about the lind"
II the discoverer went on to say that
the creature began existence as a fish,
breathing by means of gills and hav-
ing heart of only two chambers. but
had undergone transformation. discard
ing gills and gradually acquiring lungs,
adding a third chamber to it's heart.
and so in the truest and most literal
sense passing from the order of fishes
to the order of reptiles. the public
might even become excited about this
extraordinary animal-until it came out
that it was no other than the common
Or garden frog. Then probably 10 per-
sons out of 20 would instantly cease to
take any interest in the subject, il they
did not feel some resentment against
the man who had contrived to draw
their attention for time to such a
common reptile.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-13

goes on TO warn the careless VINO nap.
pen to own policies how to be able to
keep on paying premiums a while lon.
ger. The gist OF the advice is to avoid
exposure. keep out Of drafts and fight
a cold from start to finish. 1.-THE grave
is still very hungry" it adds "kesldes.
the life insurance companies would
like to save n million month" The
highest medical authority IN journal
ism gives the following: "The phloso.
phy or prevention is to preserve the
natural aud healthy aHion OF the or.
ganism as a whole and OF the surface
10 particular. while Matchmaking the
skin to bear severe alterations OF tenn.
perature by judicous exposure and
natural stimulation by pure air and
clean water and orderly habits of nv.
giene and health. "-Satur.iay Evening
Post.