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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
CHAIR OF CHINESE
NOT OFFERED 70 WI.
MINISTER DISCUSSES THE NATTER
Says Columbia University Has Ten
dered Him No Place Iss Faculty.
References to the Death of
Hsu SkouPeng.

Why should I accept the chair of Chi
nese language and literature 1t the Co
lumbia University. New York. recently
endowed by Gen. Horace ". Carpenter %
asked WI Ting-fang, the Chinese Min
lister. this morning, when questioned about
the matter by Times reported.
Dir. yvu Asks Many Questions.
Has the chair been offered me?s con
tinued Minister Va How can I accept
it. if it has rot been offered ne? Can
ycu tell II you are going to gel married
and whom you are going te marry? Can
you tell how many children g5u are gc-
ing to have. and whether yel are going
TO marry the girl you want, CT what pro-
fessions you are going TO bring the boys
up in2 No
We'll, then, neither can I tell whether
am going to accept the chair Of Chi
nese language and literature at the Co
lumbta University. Can you tell me ii
they are going 10 offer it 70 me? No?
Well, then, I cannot accept
Death OF Hsu Shoupenr.
When asked in regard to the death Of
Hsu Shoupeng, first vice president OF the
newly organized foreign Office in China,
and who was at one time 4 secretary OF
the Chinese legation in Washington. Min
ister Wu queried:
When did he die? Wasn't it in Oeto-
5er2 Was he secretary C the legation
here? Well. YES. he was one time my
secretary He is dead nov. poor fellow
Just say ne was a good fellow
And Minister WI bade the newspaper
nan s-cnd morning
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
ARGENTINA DESIRES PEACE.
Advices From American Minister
Announce Arbitration.

r.
William P Lord, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United
states to the Argentine Republic, in a
communication to the State Department
this morning, says that Argentina has
withdrawn her demand on Chile for an
explanation and has passed the subject
over to arbitration. He adds that diplo-
matte relations have not been broIszn off
between the two countries, charge d'af-
flares of Argentina remaining at Santiago
de Chile II is said, however, that the
quarrel between these two eeantries may
end in open hostilities.
Chile, for some time, has felt that she
was better calculated 10 guide the desti-
MES Of unappropTiated territory than any
other country in the southern continent.
II is this feeling. South American dfplo-
mats say, that has prcmpt15 Chile TO ac-
euse argentina Of agressici IN TERRA del
Fuege.
That tho arbitration OF The difference
is TO be left to Great Britain IS agreeable
news to the Administration. No danger
of any attempt to gain prestige in South
America is feared from Great Britain
while in this respect Germany would be
under suspicion. However, though the
State Department IS inclined to hope for
the best, it does not feel at all sure that
such fortunate outcome may result.
A London news agency despatched from
Buenos Ayres, says the Chilean Minister
TO Argentina, proposed a eoneiliatory for
mula, to which it is stated DR.. AIeorta,
the Argentine Minister of Foreign At
fairs. replied that his country adhered 20
her proposals and if Chile accepted them
the disagreement would end.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Officials in Conference.
TROLLEY CAR AS A TOBOGGAN
One Person Killed in Accident in
in New YcrE.

in New IcrI.
NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-For four blocks
south OF Union Street the grade is SO
steep that the Fillmore Street electric
cars have to be pulled up the hill By
special machinery. as car containing
fifteen people had nearly reached the
top of the hill last night it broke loose
IN some manner and rushed down the
grade with frightfuI speed.
At the foot stood an empty car waiting
to be hauled to the summit.
This obstruction was crashed into, and
wrecked by the runaway car. which then
jumped the rails and was brought to a
standstill by telegraph pole, which it
struck with terrific force, completely de-
moIishing the car and scattering its occu-
pants in all directions.
Mrs Mary Phelan, a servant, was taken
to Railroad Hospital. where she died
from fracture OF skull No one else was
hurt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
GEN. ALeER DOING VERY WELL.
Continued Absence Of Alarming
Snto,,,s 1.:x-ex T-,r,sE,- Won.

Continued Absence Of Alarming
symptoms Gives Family Hope.
DETROIT. Mich, Dec. 24-Continued
absence of alarming symptoms gives Gen
eral AIger's family and doctors hope that
he will pull through
He is eating nothing. the intention be-
ing to give his stomach absolute rest for
at least forty-eight years, and perhaps
longer.
He is occasionally given teaspoonfu
OF salt and water. His pulse Keeps al IS
with temperature SS.S to Ice. One of the
physicians said:
Every preeaution known to most ad-
vaneed medical surgery has been taken
Mr. AIger has every chance that moderI
medical practice can give HIM"
The morning report says
THE general is doing very we'll
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
HERRICK HAS NO OFFER.
Denies Today Tint He Has BeeI
rendered Cabinet Place.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 24-CoI Myron t.
not been nor did he expect TO be. offered
the position of Secretary of the Treasury
in President Rooseveit's Cabinet. He
said:
Il cannot say anything about it be-
cause rothing of such nature has even
been mentioned to me from an official
source. To be perfectly candid, I will
say that I do not think the position will
be offered to me- If I knew anything
about the official sentiment at Washing
ton, and if Ohio is being considered in
regard to Cabinet appointments. I should
say that Judge Taft. of Cincinnati. Civil
Governor Of the Philippines. is the mcst
likely candidate
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
HENRY W. FRARY ASSIGNS.
FirH w"s Considered Ono of the
Most Successful in street.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24,-F4eRry W. Frary.
a broker at 80 Broadway, assigned today
for the benefit of creditors. te. Robert P.
Orr
The firm has been dealing Ia stocks and
bonds at so Broadway fer about four
years. Previous to that It was at No
81 Broadway. It has braneh efBces in
Cleveland, Chicago, and ToFonto.
Assignee Orr took charge q the Offices
this morning. He says Tie liabilities
would be about $40. .00e, but BE would not
know for certain for weeE or so. He
said he had no idea what The assets were.
H Il. Frary, whose whereabouts could
not be learned today, is net 3 member
of any exchange.
The firm has been considered one of
tie most successful Of its kind in Wall
Street. Frary had large business and
until recently was able to pay all profits
made by his customers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
REMEMBERED BY
THE PRESIDENT
GIFTS FOR WHITE HOUSE HELP.
Mr.. Roosevelt Distributes Christmas
Presents to Allie May Visit
Fort Monroe in Despatch
Boat Dolphin.

The season of Christmas festivity at
the White House began today. Every
married man employed IN any capacity
around the mansion received a fDa turkey
Those who were not married received va
rious little remembranees from the Pres
ident and Mrs Roosevelt Not one was
forgotten. Every time the President en-
countered one Of the attaches it was
Merry Christmas in so hearty a tone
that there was no doubt of his sincerity.
Presidents Christmas Greetings
During the Cabinet meeting the Presi-
dent had occasion - go to one of the
Office rooms cn the other side of the
ante-room from his own Office. All the
clerks he greeted heartily with best wishes
for merry Christmas rs he passed
back through the ante-room. where
number OF people were waiting, he
stopped, waved his hand joviaIIy, and ex-
claimed, Merry Christmas to all OF you,
gentlemen
Christmas Day will be spent quietly at
the White House. That is, it viii be
spent as quietly as it can be, when there
is large family of exuberant children
OF hand The old mansion viii be mer-
rier place than it has for many years
The Roosevelt children have made 1t very
lively today with their play. but their
enthusiasm will probably be redoubled
tomorrow after they have received gifts
from their father and mother.
VIII Attend Diyfae Service.
The President will go to church in the
morning, attending service at Grace
Church on Fifteenth Street. In the af-
| ternoon he will either ride or drive, ac-
companied by his oldest son, Theodore,
| ir., who has been much with his father
| since he came home for the holidays from
| school at Groton, Mass
The Christmas dinner will be served at
the usual hour in the evening No invi-
tations have been issued formally, but a
number Of friends will be invited to share
the repast-
May Use the Dolphin,
Although no definite plans have been
arranged, the President mag occupy the
/ latter part OF the week with a trip down
the river on the Dolphin. IN. case he
does decide to get aawy from Washington
| by this route, the destination will be
Fort Monroe.
/ Theodore, jr-, is planning to go on a
| hunting trip with DR.. Rixey some time
| between Christmas and New Year Day
| Fiynn's Business College, 9Th and X.
Business, Shorthand. Typewriting-s25 year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
POLICE ORDERS FOR
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
MAJOR SYLVESTER ISSUES RULES.
Disorder to Be Prohibited Upon the
Streets Of the National Capital
Tin Horns and Firearms
TabSoeu.

Mayor Sylvester. the Superintendent OF
the District. has instructed the men en-
the force to preserve quiet and good or
der during the Christmas holidays. The
following IS synopsis of the rules gov
erning the public conduct on this oceas-
ion:
Order ON the Streets.
No noise-ulaking article, instrument or
device may be struck or sounded in or
on any public highway.
Included in this category are bells,
gongs. horns, Whistles, drums and similar
instruments
Firearms Under the Ban.
Guns, pistols, and firearms Of all kinds
and all varieties Of explosives are also
under the ban
Arrest will follow the violation Of any
ot these police regulations
The penalty provided is from s. TO $40
in each case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
PENNSYLVANIA TOWN AFIRE.
Destruction OF ConneIIsviue's Busi-
ness Section Threatened.

ness Section Threatened.
CoNNELLsVILLE, Pa, Dec, 24-A ter
rible fire threatens the dense part OF the
downtown district
a whole square, enclosed by West Main
Street. Arch Street. and Orchard Alley, is
burning.
The fire began in a gal~room IN the
rear Of waIlace's furaiture store, and
spread rapidly. Many c; the buildings
are frame. although ones a brick bust
ness block Neighboring towns are send
ing IRE engines.
The terrified occupants are thronging
the street.
A brisk wind fans tie fire. The fire
has reached the Goldsmith Building,
across Pinato Alley. and threatens other
valuable buildings on that side of the
street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Order on the Streets.
Firearms Under the Ban.
TAFT ON HIS WAY HOME.

Win Come Direct to Washington on
Reaching the United states.
Secretary Root this morning received
a cabiegran from Vice Governor Wright
at Manila saying that Governor Taft sail
ed this morning for San Francisco
Vice Governor Wright added that Gov
ernor Taft's health is steadily improv-
ing.
It is expected that Governor Taft viii
reach the United States about January 20
He viii cone direct to Washington
Secretary Root took the eabIegra.,l with
him to the Cabinet meeting fer the irfor-
nation of the President.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
HOW MUCH WILL He GIVE THEM P

year-otEs in February and Brooke in
July. Secretary Root, it is said would be
pleased to give these officers the highest
possible grade before retiring them. but
this would only be possible IN case OF
Lieutenant General Miles retirement be-
fore their age limit.
General CorbIn's Chances.
Following these generals, General Cor
bin is the next ranking general, but army
circle gossip says he would stand little
chance to be promoted 30 command the
army under President Roosevelt
The President. it is said is anxious to
promote his friend, General Wood to the
highest position in the army General
Wood is now number fve on the list oi
brigadier generals, but before the end OF
the year 1902, in case General Miles is re-
tired he would stand at the top Of his
present grade
The Navy Department heard nothing to-
day officially from Historian Maelay re
gaTdlng his disposition to resign as re
quested OF to make a fight against his re-
movaI UnoflciaiIy, however. It is learned
that 3aacIay will send in his resignation
after having learned that the civil service
regulations permit the President to re
move an Objectionable employe-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
THE WEATHER FOR cmrsTmAs.
Generally Fair Except IN aaeuntains
and Middle states.

According to the Weather Bureau, the
weather on Christmas Day will be gener-
ally fair. except along the Lakes and in
the mountain districts II the Middle
States.
Snow fIurries are probaole. Moderate
temperature is promised.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Manufactures KirFs himself.

CHICAGO, Dec z4-Jarnes a. Todd, of
Newburyport, Mass, one of the largest
siIverware manufacturers IN the United
States, committed suicide turing the might
in his Office by asphyxiation- Oyerwork is
believed TO have unbalanced his mind; His
home was at La Grange, a suburb. His
wife is in the East.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Give Your Ladv Friends yeInff,s

Fancy boxes and baskets for Xmas No holiday
greeting more acceptable TO ladies than daint,
boxes or baskets Of delicious bor-bons chocolates
and caramels. Sent anywhere by mail or express
Two stores, go Ninth and Ia0Si2 Streets,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
BERLIN SEEKING TO
SETTLE BOER WAR.
BIRMINGHAM post" SO TOLD.
Communications Now Passing Re-
tween English and German Gov
ernments, and Negotiations
Are Moving RGRIdIy.


BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Dec. 24.-The
Pest hears in q well informed quarter
that communications are passing between
London and Berlin of a nature which an
ticipates a settlement of the South Afri-
can difficulties
Officials in Conference.
Count Metternieh, the German An,bas-
sador TO England. visited the Marquis of
Salisbury. the Duke Of Dexonshire and
the Marquis of Lansdowne, at their ooun-
try seats and left for Berlin yesterday
evening
Negotiations Progressing Rapidly
The opinion is expressed in some guar
ters that negotiations relating to the
settlement of the South African war are
progressing rapidly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Launching of BattIess,sn Missouri.

Saturday morning. December Is. at Newport News
Take No5folk and Washington steamer leaving foot
Seventh Street. Friday, 80 p. N. See aud page {,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Lihrarr for Akron. ohio.

AKRON, Ohio, December e4-As
Christmas gift Akron received so, ,l0G froRs
Andrew Carnegie for q library.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Continued on Second Page.)
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
May Use the Dolphin.

Flynn's Business College, 9Th and X.
Business, Shorthand. Typewriting-s25 year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-16


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Years .iet 'f' i"NH' 'f' 'he ihulaiS'
lti fahSor o1a' witness As ci'i@en
ne ,"Neu thlS Iahd "l ms adoption WIN
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r'iia KIDD h'u'tsS orIiN"'to pN NM
on hehioIial SUNDAY. NAY ~ lN'"' MS
ple"ulh 81 tIi"uSH'' hiS 'tHtlt4 "l 'N
pfeSSloh an" hiH P"'l 'lIo'lr d"N Nlce' were
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more considering ms means than lie |"
enlarge rs resources 2ho I" increase ~
prosperity
81 may Your ftll"" citizens TO-DAY k
MOURN ms loss M'il may theE snare ~
orr sorrow Ior 4 2f'at man mas Iaii''l
III Israel
In the address tn which ! alluded, ii
conclusion Your pastor spoke rs fol
lows In the Srctt question Of life.
declare tol truth. y" '"Nal IL uhtA; sui
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-16
NEW ENGLAND TEACHERS
deet al Boston, Geographical Changes In
crease in Students and Teachers.

Boston. NOV. l5.-Thc New England
Association Of School Superintendents
held convention here. today. The
report of The committee on geography
says that the recent territorial and
commercial expansion Of the United
States gives 10 geography new i'm
portance. and to its subject matter d
new extension. II brings the whole
world nearer to US and precludcs the
narrowness engcndered by too eXclu-
sive study Of the United States only.
The report Of the committee on edu-
Cational progress stated that students
in public high schools have increased
in 10 years nearly Il per cent. The
number Of high school teachers has.
in the same time, increased nearly 81
per cent.
Several speakers were listened to
during the session, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-16

THERE is no fixed rule for making
1 a cup Of good tea, for there is
no easy way Of measuring strength.
The better the tea the less you use.
With Chase & Sanborn's Tea (the
highest grade imported) you use only
one-third Of what would be needed of
ordinary tea. That is what makes this
tea the cheapest in the world to use,
because it goes so far and lasts SO
long. One package proves the asser-
ton. Try it. :,
fAcrAcB \ !
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-16
Women wls0 Aeam Active Lives,


SIsns @! Wear and Tear ,a,e c,h;cb make
the active woman pause.
Literary women, professional women, Wonl-
en- who occupy responsible positions III society,
IN public life OF i'll business, do not possess the
physical equipment for sustained effort without
showing these signs
Do you Know, Madam. where the rea!
difficulty is?
Or course, you say you are run down some
what and are nor III a good condition OF health
and so on, but it will surprise you to know that
if your food were perfectly aSsimilated and ITS
strengthening elements were dffused through
your blood as Nature intended you would hnd
in that very fact a power OF recuperatlon that
would enable you 10 stand all the STRAIN you
have to endure WITHOUT visible effect.
The effect Is. however. Gf.-S---~- s-.'A ~.-.1A-H
tnat the nerves 1 Al, <..L..4.@1 tu,i,
disturbed they interfere \ " 'uD''10'' 80"
with the digestion because 10 fhe Work
IN the stomach IS where the :
Largest nerve center II ara ss-.s-@----
energy flag. This is the why the genuine
Johann Hof Malt Extytct does such effective WORK
in sustaining Ot aCtty Who use I with II II
meals. IL helps them always because tneY secure
through i perfect digestion No active woman
should be ignorant Of this fact toI i cortains for her
the secret OF success.
Strong drugs aud stimulating drinks are always
injurious but this heath gyl-g malt extract famous
for over half d century in Europe combines wt;n tEv
food and SENDS nutrition into every EbTC ri the bOdy
II YOU are Of these women feeling thl
strain. here S the way 70 get The safe and certain
help YOU need 80 Huch IL Is The genuine Johann
Hofs Malt Extract tnat makes flesh and blood
Beware Of substitutes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-16

FOR ED!T0RIAL AND MAINE Cos
SIP SEE PAGE. 10
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-19
PARKER SETS
A NEW MARK
Post Office Clerk Establishes
Worcester to Boston Cycling
Record, Covering Forty Miles
and a Fraction in Two Hours,
Four Minutes
HELD BACK AT TIMES
BY THE HIGH WIND
Rider Was UnpaCed Which Makes
the Record All the More Credi-
tabIe-Tandem Paced Record
For the Distance is Two Hours,
Seven Minutes

Theodore Parker, clerk in Worcester
to Boston cycling record yesterday COW
ering 40 miles and fraction in 2hours
minutes. Parker's wheeling achiev-
ment is one of the best exhibitions of
hardy road riding given this season,
and greater than local honors might
come to the plucky cyclist but for the
fact that he had no regular officials.
AT 11.41 o'clock yesterday morning,
Parker, riding a "a pound wheel, left
Worcester City Hall for the Hub. At
125 he landed within the city limits
of Boston, having covered 40 miles in
four minutes over two hours. At times
the rider was favored by the wind, but
in several open places along the route,
it. cut across the path of Parker and
made the going hard and extremely
tiresome. For stretches of from two to
four miles each, Parker had to plough
through the heavy wind, but after pas
sing into the district surrounding the
Newtons, where macademized roads
and wind at his back made speedy eff
forts possible, Parker made up for ear
lier tussles with the element and if the
wind could be considered factor, it
Shout be counted as having slightly
favored him.
Parker is about 80 years old and a
rugged road rider. Nine years ago he
established a record of 2hours 80 min
utes for the Worcester to Boston
course. For about two years this rec
ord stood, but Harry Davis lowered it
and it has since suffered from the at
tacks of ambitious cyclists unil it was
placed at hours, minutes, tandem
paced. Parker's record yesterday cut
into this three minutes and the fact
that yesterdays ride was unpaced
makes it the more creditable.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-19
PERSONAL

Senator David Manning has re-
turned from Buffalo.
j. Augustus Rebboli has gone to
Buffalo to attend the exposition.
Miss Celina Archambault of 50 La
fayette Street is visiting relatives in
Ware.
Charles w Rice of the law firm of
Rice, King & Rice, has just been ad-
mitted to practice in the United States
Supreme Court and he has sent the
necessary credentials to Washington.
Edward F. Tolman of IS Catherine
Street fell from a tree in his orchard
yesterday afternoon and fractured his
left shoulder and right ankle. Mr..
Tolman was picking apples when the
accident occurred.
Rev. A L. Anderson of Orange and
Rev. ]. A. Anderson of Lynn will open
a mission conference in the First
Swedish Congregational Church on
Salem Street this evening. They will
hold one meeting this evening and
three meetings tomorrow
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-19
RECRUITS.
DANIELs-CORNELL co.
BURGLARS RANSACK
MINISTER'S RESIDENCE

Burglars entered the home of Rev.
F. A. Engstrand, Sc Greenwood Street
yesterday afternoon between 2 and 6
o'clock during the absence of the fam
lily and carried off a gold watch and
chain belonging to Mrs Engstrand and
about Sc in money which was in the
house for expenses and 81 belonging to
the servant girl.
The burglars made a thorough search
Of the house, breaking open drawers
and trunks and other places where
they expected to find articles Of value.
A writing desk in the minister's study
was forced open.
The police have been notified and are
working on the case.