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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-20
chaplain.s Prayer Cause. Commot,on.

Quite a commotion has been aroused
In the Nebraska Legislature by a
prayer uttered by the chaplain in the
house of representatives. 1t was in tn.
wise: 20 Lord, we thank thee that the
members of the Legislature can come
and go between their homes and their
legislative halls with such ease and
such little expense to themselves" !"
This cut at the solons who travel on
railroad passes has reused great in
dignation, and many hearers are in an
uncomfortable frame of mind.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-20
The Congressman Went to Sleep.

One of the most absent-mindcd men
in the House of Representative is Mr..
Burton, of Ohio, chairman of the com
mittee on rivers and harbors. The
other day Mr. Burton having charge
of the appropriation bill, forgot that
for the time being he was boss of the
House and that it was his duty to say
when the weary lawmakers should
quit work. When that time came Bur-
ton forgot all about it. The speaker
looked hard at him, but Burton did not
come out of his trance. Finally Gen
eral Henderson's patience gave out.
THE gentleman from Ohio" he shout
ed, just as il Mr.. Burton had been
asking for recognition. The Ohioan
jumped up, looked bewildered and fin
ally blurted out: "Eh, eh, Mr.. Speak
er," he suffered. Il move the House
do now adjourn" "Well, he's awake
finally" muttered Speaker Henderson,
soto voce, "but some people do need
q lot of sleep." Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-20
King Edwards Curious Property.

King Edward VII. is proprietor of
the beds Of all British tidal rivers, such
as the Thames, the Mersey, the Tyne
and others. He also owns that part
of the shore all round tie coast line
which lies between high and low.water
mark.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-20

Writing to n sporting contemporary
Il gentleman offers to receive any num-
ber of hedgepigs up TO a thousand,"
Us he believes they would do good on
his estates in Devonshire. Some peo-
pie may be disposed to wonder what
service can be rendered to agriculture
by creatures that do occasionally make
n late supper of chickens and part
ridges. The truth is, the hedgehog has
never received full justice. He is,
take him all in all, an admirable
beast. Everybody knows that the
hedgehog eats snaiis and slugs, but
few people, perhaps, have realized that
he is also liberal consumer OF. moles.
Now, there are many estates in Devon
shire where the mole employs a band
of men to keep his family down, and
there are places in Surrey, quite near
London, where neither man nor trap
can stop the ravages of these creatures
on what is intended to be the lawn.
Where the soil is sandy the mole lives
deep, and he will fling up a chain of
veritable mountains in his journeys
under ones lawn in the course of
single night This conduct may be
borne with in parks and meadows, but
in gardens it becomes intolerable. 1t
may be suggested, therefore, to those
householders whose lawns are rayaged
by moles whom neitler trap nor pro-
fessional trappist :an control that n
few hedgehogs ii the garden might
t"ing the pea!ilential moles to some
sensn Of tho dtness of things.-Lo 'dop
Glnl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-20

Berlin is to have a school for coach
men, in which drivers are to be taught
to get along in the crowded city
streets.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
SUES FOR STOLEN GOLD.
Case Arises Out of Theft of Two
Boxes of Coin.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.--A suit has been
brought in London by the London Bank of
Mexico against several Transportation
companies to determine the responsibility
for The loss OF two boxes Of gold coin.
valued at s50.000. which were stolen in
transit from London to the banks branch
AT Lima, Peru.
The London Bank OF Mexico about five
years ago shipped seven boxes. each con-
tanning 5000 sovcreigns, TO the bank al
Lima. When the boxes arrived at the
Lima bank 1t was found that two of them
had been stolen and boxes containing lead
shot had been substituted.
Soon after the robbery became known
two employees OF the Pacific Stears Navi-
CATION Company we're arrested charged
with having committed the robbery It
was found that one OF the men suspected
had bought a plantation In South America
and that both had resigned their places
coon after she theft.
The London bank Immediately brought
suit against the carriers. aud the court
appointed commission. al the instance OF
the plaintiff. which went TO Peru 20 COL
lect evidence. A representative Of the
Law firm OF Sullivan e. Cromwell. acting
for the Panama Railroad. was also sent to
collect evidence 10 be used a the trial
which viii come up in a few weeks
The bank loses nothing because Of the
theft, the transporting companies being
responsible for safe delivery.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
A COOPERATIVE KITCHEN.
Lack of Servant Girls Leads to n
Novel Arrangement I'm the West.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 23.-Driven to
desperation by lack of servant girls
that had sent half the leading women OF
Sioux City TO the kitchens. the house
wives have resorted TO cooperative
housekeeping. The first cooperative in
stitute was started today by FIVE families
in Morningside the fashionable residence
suburb.
A house has been rented where the
meals are prepared for each Of the five
families. The housewives take turns in
selecting the bill Of fare, so a variety is
assured. Not only do the families have
fine cooking and service. but they econo-
mize in fuel and appurtenances.
This is but temporary plan in lieu
OF a more extensive project promoted by
Mrs. Julia Clark Hallam. president of the
Mothers Child Study Club, TO establish
large central cooking stations. All the
materials will be bought by wholesale
and prepared bv a coterle of chefs and as
sistants. Delivery wagons VIII carry the
food to the homes in abestos dishes.
Mrs. Hallam says that the young ladies
will be content to work in these stations
al fancy salaries as trained cooks when
they would not be ''hired girls" Female
servants have become so scarce that a
common wage for unskilled labor is S25
a month.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
MISS EsTEP's LITTLE JOKE.
Says Her story of Franklin Park
Assault wn. ONLY N Hoax.

Says Her story of franklin Park
Assault Was Only Hoax.
Miss Mary Estep. claimed to have been
assaulted in Franklin Park early last
Tuesday morning and to have disarmed
her assailant and put him to flight.
She furnished a minute description of
her assailant, and stated that she had
frequently seen him lettering around one
of the downtown hotels.
The young woman was called to the
station on several occasion. only to in
form the police that the person they had
in custody was not her assailant. Finally
she refused to pay any further attention.
and told the detectives that 1t was useless
for them to call, as she would not take
any action in the case.
Yesterday. Detective Sergeants Peck and
Miller called upon her. and informed her
that they had about located the man. and
that IL she did not go TO the Police Court
and secure warrant for him they would
do so, and summon hpF as a Government
witness. She assured them that she could
not. and would not appear in court in
the matter.
When the officers returned to Police
Headquarters they found that a note
had reached Majon Sylvester from her
which read:
1.-THE story was told in joke. but the
notoriety is more than | can stand.
have been besiegod By detectives and
others at all hours, ard must appeal to
YOU to have the matter ended
The mystery having been thus cleared
Major sylvester directed that the rec
ords should show its termination.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CANNOT LOCATE OWNER.
Condemned and Dangerous Building
to Be Removed by District.

Unable to find a,,y responsible owner OF
the property i416 ana 1913 Thirty-second
Street northwest. the District Commits
sioners are about 10 enter upon the prem
ises and remove a dilapidated structure in
the rear.
The matter was called to the attention
of the Commissioners by George Free
man, who claimed damages to his prop
erty at 1920 and 1922 on the same street.
as the result OF defective downspout-
The premises were twice inspected un-
der the direction of the Inspector OF Build
inTs and the structure in the rear was
declared dangerous to the public. 1t was
condemned and recommended 20 be re-
moved by the District If payment for the
work could be provided for.
The Auditor in a report upon the mat
ter has Informed the Commissioners that
the expense of removing the building
should be charged against the property
and the fund reimbursed after the collec-
tion OF the amount by special assessment.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge SC
often expressed that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root, the great kidney and bladder rem.
edy. fulfills every wish in curing rheuna.
tisin. pain in the back. kidneys. liver
bladder. and every part OF the urinary
passage. 1t corrects inability to hold wa
ter and scalding pain In passing It, or bad
effects following use OF liquor. wine, OF
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant nee
essity of being compelled to go often dur
ing the day. and to get UP many times
during the night. The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon
realized. IL stands the highest for IFS
wonderful cures Of the most distressing
cases. II you need a medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty
cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of
Svamp-Root and a book that tells more
about it, both sent absolutely free by
mail. Address DR.. Kilmer & CO.. Bing-
hamton. N. Y. When writing mention
that you read this generous offer in the
Washington Daily Times.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

The Christmas motto. Peace on earth,
good will toward aa," 4oos not at pres
ent apply TO South America.
Fer the past week representatives OF
Chile. Argentina. Colombia, and Venezuela
have been thronging the corridors Of the
State Department ,elling the troubles OF
their respective countries. seeking possi-
ble aid or al least comfort, from Uncle
Sam
Not only are two republics threatening
the peace of Two others, but apparently
this is the open season for revolutions
and disaIections. AT present there is a
possibility of war between Chile and Ar
gentna. between Venezuela and Colom-
bia, and Germany seems to be meditating
descent upon Venezuela for the purpose
of collecting S20O0,o0O claims on German
railway concessions in that country.
Internal Discomfort Added.
Meanwhile Colombia and Venezuela
each has internal troubles Mediation has
been offered practically by this country in
each of the two dissensions. but has not
been accepted In one quarrel Chile ac-
ity o. Terre del Fuego Argentina denies
this. and replies that Chile is seeking ex-
cuse for war. Each claims perfect willing
ness to submit the question to any ma
ticn, TO which the other objects. Thus.
Argentina selects the United States; Chile
rejects the proposal and suggests Great
Britain.
In The case Of Venezuela and Colombia
each accuses the other OF invading her
insists that Colombian troops have trod
upon Venezuelan soil. where he alone has
the right to plunder.
Mutual Rccriminntiap. Eycbasrcd
Colombia rejoins that Castro is at the
bottom OF the Liberal insurreciion, which
has mulcted tne afflicted country Of many
thousand lives and millions of pesos. Co.
lcmbia would like the United States TO ar
bitrate; Castro chooses Chile, but only on
condition that Chile first awards him in
demnity--in other~words, gives him jude
ment before learing the Testimony.
There is between the two countries n
narrow strip of land, which, through in
accuracy Of surveys, is e sort of mo
mans land" On it gather the malcon-
tents of either Republic. who ir1partiaIlv
and from time to time. start revolution
In either Colombia or Venezuela, accord
Ing 10 favorable conditions.
Plague Spot for Venezuela.
For two years Colombia has been SIGHT
fng such an insurrection. In Venezuela
Castro's presidency is the resui: of such
another epidemic spreading from this
spot. Now, General Luciano Mendoza is
leading an open revolt against Castro, and
This new disturbance was fomented BY
three promoters of international strife.
Reports of all these troubles are re-
oeived daily at the State Department.
where officials watch developments with
some anxiety. As soon as actual hcsiltlIi-
ties begin, vessels OF the navy will be
sent TO points where protection 10 Ameri-
can interests seems required. General
preparation sor some such contingency is
now making in the Navy Department. but
20 crisis yet calls for concentration at
any given point. The Indiana has left
Kingston, Jamaica for Curaca., where
she VIII await further orders.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
increases in Collection.
KNEW CORNELIUS ROOSEVELT.
MIR. Lyon, octogepnrian, Pays Tri
bute TO Presidents Grandfather.


Mr.. A. Maynard Lyon, of New York
city. was in Washington yesterday. and
wanted to call on President Roosevelt
to pay his respects. but feared he might
be intruding and did not
Il knew the Presidents grandfather
quite well" said Mr.. Lyon. but have
never met the President. His grandfather
was Cornelius V. s. Roosevelt. and his
grandson favors him ia appearance"
MIR. Lyon is SO years OF age. although
he looks scarcely 60. and is in active
business as stock underwater.
The Presidents grandfather" he con-
tinued. was one OF the three men who
controlled the Chemical Nationt bank.
many years ago. Another was Robert
Goelet. and the third was also Of Knicker-
booker stock. have been about the stock
exchange .or half century and have
seen the property which Cornelius Roose-
Welt owned, double and quadruple in
value.
He laid the foundation Of the Roosevelt
fortune OF which the President has part
] do not think there are many men in
New York who can say they knew the
Presidents grandfather"
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
ELKs' WINTER CARNIVAL.
Plans Made for Big Pleasure Time
in Convention Hall.


Washington Lodge. No. 10. Order of
Elks. is planning midwinter carnival of
amusement-one which will contain many
novel features for the pleasure of the
populace.
The purpose OF this carnival by the or
der is to give its many friends and pa
irons good time. and. incidentally, to
replenish the charity fund. so it will be
enabled TO take care of the many cases
of sickness and distress-to which it is
their mission to minister
The carnival will be held at Convention
Hail. Fifth and X Streets northwest, be-
ginning February 3 and lasting two
weeks
Charity of the real kind, and for which
the Elks are noted, will in all the ar
rangements for this event, be the watch
word of the order.
The programme will be full of novel
tics. and it is the intention OF the eXecu-
tive committee to give an entertainment
surprising all previous attempts in this
city. The committee in charge has con-
tracted with the Bostock- -Ferari Mighty
Midwinter Carnival Company to assist in
the programme. which comprises the lat
est novelties yet to be seen in this city.
The contract with the Bostock-Ferlri
Company calls for the exhibition Of
number of wild animal acts. such as per-
forming bears, pumas. and leopards jap
anese. India and Chinese actors. eques-
trian events. aerial wonders. lady and
gentlemen acrobats. Electro: The Maid
of the Air and the prismatic phantasma,
Edison's latest trick with moving pic
lures. the beautiful Orient, Moorish pal
ace. German village. with a-reflned vaude-
vile performance. aud the "ElNs coun-
try store novel feature, are some OF
the many attractions on the programme.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
FUNERAL OF MR.. CROMWELL.
Newspaper Men Selected 10 Serve ns
His palibrnrcrs.


The remains OF Stephen Cluskey Crom-
we'll, one of this city's best-lnown news
paper men. win be borne TO their last
resting place in Mount Olivet Cemetery
at 10 o'clock this morning. The rites Of
the Catholic Church will be conducted by
the Rev. F. C. McGuire and Dr. D. J.
Stafford. the services being held in st.
Patiick's Church
Those selected to serve as pallbearers
are ali newspaper men. as follows: Gen.
George IL. Harrles. Robert Small, Robert
S. Willetts, Thomas c. Noycs. James f.
oyster and Rudolph Kaurmann
At a meeting Of the Evening Star Club
yesterday afternoon resolutions in refer
enoe TO the death Of Mr. Cromwell were
unanimously adopted. as follows:
An all-wise- Providence has removed
by death the president OF this club, Ste
phen Cluskey Cromwell. and we, his for
mer associates. bow TO the Will of the
Deity. We desire TO place on record,
however, our sincere appreciation OF Mr..
Cromwelfs intellectual attainmcnts. his
fidelity TO duty and his many iovable
traits of character. He was a brilliant
ornament to his profession. a man of
warm and generous impulses, and his
memory viii always be loved and honored
in the office of the Evening Star
I'VE extend to his bereaved widow and
loving mother our deepest sympathy. and
trust that hope of a reunion in the here
after may soon take the place of their
present poignant grief"
The resolutions were framed by COM
mittee consisting of Mr.. Tom c. Noyes,
Or. F. T. Howe. and Mr.. a. T. Cowell An
engrossed copy will be sent TO the family
of MIR. Cromwell. The club will con-
tribute an appropriate floral offering.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
PRIZE FOWLS FOR CHRISTMAS.
Mr.. nnrrow- Mourns Loss of Four
Famous Ribbon Winners.


Some member OF the light-fngured gen
try will undoubtedly eat prize chicken for
his Christmas dinners, though the fowls in
question we're neither won at a rattle or
from a grab-bag. That some grabbing
had been done, however. was singularly
evident Sunday morning when Harry a.
Barrows, disbursing clerk at the Census
Office, discovered that some evil-mlnded
person had made love TO four high-bred
chickens, which had carried off innumer-
able prizes at poultry shows and county
fairs.
Every man has a hobby" and. accord
ing TO his friends. that Of Mr. Barrows is
to raise fancy chickens. His hennery at
his country home. at Berwyn, Nd, boasts
OF some Of the finest specimens Of this
variety OF fcathered creation that ever
graced a roost
Upon going TO his henncry in The quiet
stiffness OF Sunday morning. Mr.. Bar
rows discovered that his uuartette OF
prize winners. the pride of the hennery
were among the missing He Immediately
saw visions of the beautiful specimens OF
poultry that they were being despatched
to the land of oblivion, beyond the pale
Of further prize winning. and gTacing the
table on Christmas Day OF some fellow,
connosseur OF the feathcred tribe only
when the fowls are dressed AMI prepared
for a feast.
As such visions passed through his
mind and he recalled the prizes the miss
ing quartotte had been awarded, he would
have given almost any ransom for The re-
turn of his pets. -Four OF the largest and
plumpest turkeys in tine Washington Mar
kei would he gladly give in exchange.
That the chickens stolen were OF the
"blue ribbon" variety is demonstrated by
the fact that they carried of FIRST prize
at the State Fair at York. Pa. a the
meeting Of the Maryland State Agricul-
tural Association, at Hagerstown, Nd,
aud al the poultry show held in Iasonic
Hall, in this city. a few weeks ago
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
THE TIMES COMPANY

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
Notice Is hereby given that a meeting OF the
stockholders Of The Times Company win be held
at the Office of the company in the Hutchins
Building. corner Of 10th and sts NV Wash
ington. ID. C.. on the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY,
1892, at . O'CLOCK P. ~. for the purpose Ok
electing FIVE trustees for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction OF such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington. D. c.. December 70 1901
W. j. DANTE.
del2-lm Secretary.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
NEW YORK AVENUE DEAL.
Mr.. TruesdeI Sells large T-ncf in
lexington.

By a deed placed or record yesterday
ex-Commissionor George Truesdell and
his wife conveyed to The Real Estate and
improvement Company OF Baltimore a
large tract OF land in lexington.
This property. which consists OF atty
lois, Is located along New York Avenue
near the centre of the subdivision II
was bought Ia 1856 by Mr. Tfuesdell for
little less than 100000. In the deal
just consummated the price paid was
SllS. GOO.
The Baltimore company, It is said. will
improve The property next spring.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CHECK PROVED A FORGERY.
Cashcd by Cigar stand Proprietor
on Strength of Bogus Note.

George Ritter, who keeps a cigar stand
in the Washington Loan and Trust Build
ing. Ninth and F Street northwest, yes
terday reported at Police Headquarters
that boy brought note TO his stand
purporting to be written by a MIR. Cook.
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany. The note requested that Mr.. Ritter
endorse a check which was enclosed and
have II cashed. which he did giving the
money to the boy to return to Mr.. Cook.
II is now reported that the check was
a orgery. and Mr.. Ritter was obliged TO
make good the amount, which was not
large Mr. Cook is trying TO find out who
made free with his name, and the police
are trying to locate the boy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
sue. for Good. sold for Storage.

Suit was Instituted yesterday in the
Supreme Court OF the District by Joseph
e. Hayden against Washington b. VIII
iiams to recover $1,000, claimed as the
value OF certain goods stored with the
defendant. Mr. Williams said yesterday
that the goods in question were placed
with him in 1881. and sold under the
Storage law In 1900 after having been
duly and legally advertised
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
DIR. LYMAN's AUTOMOBILE.
Treasury Compromises Case for
$1,000 Duty and $1,000 PcnaIty.

The Treasury Department has compro-
missed with Dr J. Grant Lyman in the
matter OF duty on his automobile. and
upon payment OF 81 800 duty and $4,000
penalty, has turned the machine over to
him.
DR.. Lyman imported an automobile from
Paris and claimed It should bs duty free
as household effect. 1t being shown.
however. that the motor had not been IN
use the twelve months prescribed for free
admission OF household effects. the Depart
ment was about 10 confiscate the m /. hne
when Lyman offered to pay the regular
duty on it.
oWingto the straightforward statement
OF DR.. Lyman that he did not intend to
defraGd the customs, it was decided to
impose the penalty in addition TO the
duty in settlement OF the case.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Gold Charm stolen.

A. W Armstrong is critically III at his
home on Prince Street
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
OPPOSE CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Louisiana Sugar Planters. nanufac.
turers, and Merchants 40 Confer.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. IA conference
of planters. manufacturers, merchants.
and others interested in the sugar indus
try has been called TO meet in New Or
leans January 2 TO consider the sugar
situation before Congress, especially the
proposed reciprocity with Cuba. and to
determine what steps should be taken
against Il.
The meeting is feld at the suggestion OF
the returning Louisiana Representatives
who have issued warning to the plant
crs OF the danger of hostile legislation.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Mrs. Feblcr SIashcs Wrist With
Penknifc. But VIII Live.

Despondent over private matters. Mrs.
Richard Fehler, living on Nichols Avenue.
Anacostia, attempted suicide yesterday
by cutting her left wrist with a pocket
knife, while alone in her room on the
second floor Of her home.
Mrs. Clark. who rents the frst floor OF
the building, found her, and notified an
attendant OF the Government Hospital for
the Insane. who teIephoned to the police
sub-station in Anacostia, and then went
to the wounded woman, and bound up her
arm.
The Fifth precinct patrol wagon brought
Mrs Fehlcr to the Sibley Hospital where
her injuries we're dressed.
II was stated at late hour last night
at the hospital that the injured woman
was in no danger.