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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
RACING DATES FOR NEXT TEAR.
Schedule Arranged by the Jockey
Club Stewards.

At a meeting OF the stewards of the
Jockey Club. held yesterday at the Office
of the Club, the dates for next seasons
racing were allotted to the sevea asso-
Citations under the jurisdiction CT the gov
erRjng BODY.
The following Is the schedule
Washington Jockey CIu5--T thursday
March ?! 10 Saturday. April y.
Queens County Jockey CIub--Tuesday,
APRIL = to Thursday. Nay /
West Chester Racing AsSocEzti0E .-Sat-
UUday, May 3 TO Thursday. May q.
BROOKLYN Jockey Club.-Saturday, May
g &c Friday. June IL.
Ceney Island jockey Ciu5--Saturday.
June Il to Friday, july J.
Brighton Beach Racing Association
Saturday, July ; to Saturday August 2
Saratoga AsseciatiCn--M02dsy, August
TO Friday. August %
Coney Island Jockey Club.-Sstuvday.
August 50 to Saturday. September Is
Brooklyn Jockey CIgb--MonGay, Sep
TENDER 10, to Saturday, October I.
West Chester Racing Association
Monday, October 6, to Saturday, oeto-
Der %
Queens County Jockey CIub.-No2day,
October q, TO Saturday, November s.
tober 81, TO etaoi1hTdlUaoinPu
Washington Jockey Ciub.-sIonday, No
Yember 10, 30 Saturday, November "a.
The stewards present at the meeting
we're: Messrs. August Belmont, >. h
Bradford, James r. Keene, F R. Hitch
cock. Andrew Miller, H K. Knapp. and
f K. Sturges.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
PAYNE APPOINTMENT PLEAsEs.
Senator SpooHer Declares That Wis
consfn Is Well Satisfied.

CHICAGO. Dee. 2l-SenatoT Spoorer Ct
Wisconsin IS pleased At the appointment
OF National Committeeman Henry c
Payne as Postmaster General
The Senator, who is II town with Mrs
Sp0GBeT. TO do some Christmas shopping,
says ne beIisTes The majority OF the pso-
pie CT Wisconsin are OF the cpinian that
Mr. PAYNE has been fttEngIy honorsd, and
that the Republican party CT the State as
a whole Is well satisfied.
Asked about the Sehley- Sampson con-
troversy. Senator spooEer said he had
heard there was some trouble in Wash
iEgton Official circles, and that General
Miles had been censured-
"But-" ne added. ! an not well in
formed as to the circumstances and there
fore cannot properly discuss the affair
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
SENATOR sEwELL RESTS WELL
Holding His Own Under the Nour-
ishnaent Given Him.

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 24.-News from
the home of General Sewe1I this morning
tells of restfuI night and refreshing
slunber-
through the constant care of his physi-
,sian he is holding his own under the ad-
nainistration Of nourishment given him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS HEALTH.
His Attending Physician reports No
Important Change.

as -AAtN19EA1AAr- ICA - -
Important Change
There is no change IN Admiral sarap-
sons condition today.7 said Dr.. " C.
Dixon. the physician in attendance upon
the rear adEjiral this morning
Admiral Sampson comes down to his
meals and viii, in ali probability be able
10 eat his Christmas dinner with his
family.
Dr. Dixon said that on sood days Admi-
raj Sampson was able to take little
exercise and get fresh air. The phy5i-
clan thought it not improbable that II the
weather continued TO moderate the Admit
raj might be out for short time today.
Dr. Dixon does not see the Admiral
every day, and this Is taken as one CT
the nest conclusive proofs that Admiral
SIMPSONS condition is not regarded as
critical.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
FUNERAL OF DR.. J.P. LEWIS.
Re1aainS VIII BE Laid to Rest at
New Hampton, y. Ii

Word has been received from Col E C.
Lewis OF Lac0nia, y Il. directing that
the remains Of his brother, Or. James P
Lewis, who sUccumbed to heart disease
on Sunday night at tie Arlington Hotel,
be removed 10 his former home. New
Hampton. =. H. for iGternenr.
The funeral service VIII be held at the
late residence OF Dr.. Lewis, Eighteenth
and II Streets northwest tcmorrosr morn
inSat II o'clock DR.. Newman, pastor Of
Congregational CEagvch, VIII oEiciata
s. TIE FaIlbearers have not as yet been
appointed
In the afternoon the body viii be re-
moved - New Hampton, accompanied by
the widow and two sons &C the deceased.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE or HJsTT-AI FIRE ISSIr9 fs;C.s C09-
PASY OF gtIE DISTRICT or COLUMBIA, No.
90z Penua- ave \. ". Washington. Nov. 10,
le9l--Policy holders are notified that She Kan
ssers have ordered return Of savings paid the
at tic close Of 800 Renewals for 1852 are pay
able 70 the COMPANY at the sane time at the
rate O. 1 Per centETG on the premium notes,
AID Policies Must Be Presented that payments
may he entered thereon. Policies expire on the
last Monday IN December (30tii.9 Please attend
early and avoid the c-c,Ed
L PIERCE BOTELER, Seerstary-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
SEWER CONNECTION ASKED FOR
Engineer Department. Reports Cost
of In.taIIation TO Applicants.

Engineer Department Reports Cost
Of INSTALLATION TO Applicants.
Diddaugh 6 Shannon recently re-
quested the District Commissioners to
cause a sewer to be constructed to serve
several hStses to be built at the south
vest corner Of North Capitol and Ran
dolph Streets.
Reports from the Sewer Department in
dictated that the proposed sewer would
cost 1898. Captain Chester Harding, in
charge Of the department, has recon-
mended that the applicants be informed
that sewer can be laid on the west side
OF North Capitol Street, between and
Randolph Streets at an expense to them
of $3.50, and that the construction OF a
sewer along the south side of Randolph
Street, between North Capitol and First
Streets, will be included in the next ad-
Tertisement OF sewers proposed for coz
struction under the assessment system
J. Jay Gould-trec toys snd cyerytbing. m15-10t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

sPECIAL S0TEcE-A meeting Of TIE stoekhold
o! the National Metropolitan Fire Insurance
Company Of the District Of Columbia viii lie
held at the Office OF the company DECEMBER o.
1901. for the election o. directors Polls open at
y and Close az ! O'clock D. n.
eos SAN CROSS Szcreta-r-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge SO
often expressed that Dr. Rilrnel 3 swamp
Root, the great kidney and bladder rem
edy. fulfils every wish IN curing rheuna
tsul, pain IN the back, kidneys, liver.
bladder, and every part OF the urinary.
passage 1t eorTects inability to hold wa
ter and scalding pain IL passing it. or bad
effects following use Of liquor, vine, or
beer, and oYercOmes that unpleasant nee
essIty OF being compelled to 20 aften dur
ing the day, and TO get Up nany times
during the night. The mild ard the ex-
traordinary effect Of Swamp Root is soon
realized II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures OF the most distressing
cases II you need medicine you should
have tie best Sold by druggists in fifty
cent and oRe-doiIGr sizes.
You may have a sample bottle OF
Swamp Root and q book that tells more
about it. both seut absolutely free by
mail. Address Or. KiImeF & Co., Bing-
hamton. y 7. When writing mention
that you read this generous offer ia the
Washington Daily Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
EDUCATIONAL.

FRENCH LANGUAGE SEH0oL-Iz private les
soDs TO pronounce we'll Glasses, ali gTadee, TO
SPEAK. read understand Books on . sounds and
one lesson. see NILE Y. PRUB'EONsE. 3JT
j 81 Hw. lcsE lines. m24-2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass WITH your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours.
a sediment or settling indicates an IN
healthy condition OF the kidneys; If it
stains the linen it is evidence of kidney
trouble; too frequent desire 10 pass it, or
pain in the back is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out OF
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Fire in Dubois, Pa, Today Costs Ha
man Life.

DUBOIS. Pa. Dec 2l-Four business
places and & private residence were
burned here this morning.
The charred remains of Mrs. Isaac
Lines, aged about fifty years, we're found
n the latter place, she having lost her
life IN the flames
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Fined for Dizordcriy Conduct.

Henry Richter. marine. about twenty
Police Court today with being disoFderly.
He was very noisy on c Street last night,
a policeman told Judge Kimbail; thaE
when he was locked up he tried 70 butt his
brains out against his cell wall. and that
at the hospital where he was tsken he was
found to be suffering from alcoholism
Richter had nothing to say in defence OF
himself and in default Of fine Of 50 went
to the yorkhcuse to ssTFe fifteen days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
TO CURE a COLD IL ONE DAY

Take Laxative BT6nc Qufnine Tablets All drug
Etsts refund the money II If fails 10 cure. E u
Groves signature Is each box. z5c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
SPIRIT OF REFORM
Tn CHINA WANING.
THE COURTS RETURN THE CAUSE.
activity of Those in Power at E'ck-
ing Now Being Devoted 10 Pre-
parations for Receiving the
Royal Party.

PEKIEG, Dec 2l-The Court on its
journey from KaiIeng-fu 10 Peidng has
entered the province OF Chill
The certainty Of return OF the Emperor
and Empress Dowaser and the proximity
CT the Court 10 Picking has had 4 pro-
nounced eject on the Chinese OfaciaI
class It has arrested the progress OF
the reform movements. and diverted the
activity Of those IN power from this point
il saeh way that they are now de-oung
all their attention 10 the preparations
Tor the reception OF rae Court
There arc further Indications OF the re
action II favor OF ienicncy to-sard the
Chinese officials who were mixed up ia the
Boxer troubles and who were bIackIistcd
at first b. the Court
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
TIE TINES cnNPaN

NJIJE OF LLELIIJN OF TRUSTEES
Eotice Is hereby given that meeting OF the
stockholders u Tie Tines Company VIII be held
the cffice o. tie company IN the H,itelliTls
Building corner Of 10Th and 2 sts. w. Wash-
IBgton, y. C.. On the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY,
1862. at . O'CLOCK = NJ. Tor the purpose Of
eleCtiag FIVE trustees Tar tie ensuing year and
for the transaction Of such other business as nay
properly cone before sUcn meeting
Dated Z Washington, D. c, December =, 1901.
" = DANTE,
deI2-Im Secretary.
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Henors der Roxers.

Honozs arc nov being conferred On
Boxers. and the faes that Chinaman
was an accemplics 10 these brigaads IS
no bar 20 his holding Office
An instance Of this is Chia-aj. When Ie
vas police censor O. the southern city
he prosecuted the Chinese interpreters OF
the allies. Non re IS Governor o. Pzking
al IS making threats against the e5uca-
tonaI and Industrial reforms which the
liberal Chinese are supporting
The highest Chinese officials Eilhcut
exception refuse 10 commit themselves IN
regard to the plans O. the Court. They
evidently diztsust tac sincerity Of the
public edici5 that nave been Issued IN Re
gard to reform. - !, Is tho-ght thst Il an
attempt we're made II carry tasse changes
cat It #ould ueaaee the GcsHotisn OF the
present dynasty
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

TIE Chisdren's Hospital has deed OF trust ca
it for twenty thcusas-J dollars. which 1t u
Faying interest Help 70 ysay II
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

J. Jay Gould-trec toys Sad cverytbing. mls-l0t
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23
CHINESE STUDENTS COMING
sheng VIII Pay Expenses of Ten NJ
University Of California.

Sheng. minister OF commerce Of the
Chinese empire. and Professor Fryer.
head OF the department Of oriental Ian
guages and lIteraturcs at the Universe
~ Of California I'm San Francisco. have
evolved plan to aid In the education
and enlightenment OF China. says the
New York Sun. This plan was agreed
upon during Professor Fryer's stay in
China this summer.
IL Is proposed to send young Chinese
students to the University OF California
to finish their education. After several
years passed In California In the study
or western arts and sciences these stu
dents viii be sent back TO their country
70 spread advanced ideas. Their lnflu-
ences VIII lie counted upon TO encour-
age many more Chinese youths to come
70 study In the United States, and II Is
believed that In few years n steady
stream Of students will he flowing back
and forth between China and the Unit.
cd States.
Ten students viii enter the UNIVERSE
" AZ the beginning Of the opening
term. their expenses being paid by
Sheng. A house will be rented Mt Bcrke.
ley. where the Chinese students will
live.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Looking at people and speaking
pleasantly, although she may fee
Taking no notice of accidents
which happen to others, unless she
can give aid.
Never refusing a gift when it ev-
identity comes from the heart and is
bestowed with pleasure.
Making no unnecessary allusion
to any subject which is known to be
disagreable to another.
Dressing suitably, with consider
alton for the feelings and the ward
robes of those about her.
Writing letters to those who have
benefited her in any way, or to
whom she may give help or cheer.
Showing herself happy when she
is enjoying herself, remembering it
is a pleasure to others to make her
happy.-Great Thoughts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

In finishing a call. dear young
women, please bear in mind that
thing IF 'twere done when It's
done, then 'twere well 'tweie done
quickly. When you've decided
that it's time to go, ''stand not up
on the order Of your going" but 20
and don't prolong the operation.
Don't wait until you've gotten to
your feet to knit up the loose ends
Of the conversation and give the fin
fishing touches. You are subject
ing your hostess to an undeserved
ordeal. Standing and waiting are
a strain even to the most robust.
Nothing ntially uncomfortable
is good manners.
Don't fancy that it's tlattering to
your hostess to dawdle at every
stage OF the exit. Don't attack a
fresh subject between the parlor por-
there's nor cleave to it galvanically
when you've reachedthe newell post,
nor start over the ground again at
the threshold Of the vestibule.
II, as is not infrequently the case,
il is difiidence that prolongs the
agony and keeps the final wrench at
arms length, the victim can nst
take herself in hand too promptly,
Not that brusqueness and abrupt
ness, in taking leave, is any more
commendable than the lingering
The shot out-of-a-cannon mode OF
exit il also phenomenon Of diff
dence. 1t has do or die" effect
that savors OF the burlesque.
But if the caller will direct her
tact and judgment; toward this end,
she can taper off her visit in such a
way that her adieux may be easily
both short and graceful, and the
hostess be made glad only once, and
that not when the front door closes
on the guest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23
When Fall Comes.

Cancels hair Venetians will rival
broadcloth.
God lace viii figure largely in
winter millinery.
Old Dresden china patterns also
appear in some of the new silks.
Among the silks, faille, both in
black and colors, will find increased
favor.
Duchesse satin will maintain it.
self in the pinnacle Of popularity
for bridal robes.
Two-color dotted effects will be
among the most fashionable de-
signs in fiannels for the fall shirt
waist.
Applied fur will be fad and late
autumn and winter will develop
wonderful combinations Of fur, lace
and embroidery.
Some especially elegant antiques
will be display ed under the name
OF MORE mirror, so called from the
brilliant CLASSY effect given to tn,
ground.
Old English chintz patters will b,
a novelty among the silks, and very
dainty indeed are these silk pro
auctions Of old time cotton goods
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23
HuMoR OF THE HOUR


lie met his wife as she came from .
bargain sale. and after looking her
over he said:
why, Lily. you've lost the plume out
Of your hat"
Have II" she replied. That must
have happened while was getting
some OF that - cent soap for cents.
oh, George. but got such bargain.
"And your dress Is torn" he contln-
ued.
Dear me. but expected II, 1t was
while l was after a regular 10 cent
toothbrush for cents. Think OF that.
George
and the heel : on one OF your
shoes"
rs IL? thought i, felt queer. 1t
must have been as | jumped into the
elevator 10 get one of those dollar rugs
for Is cents. You will be delighted
with H."
"And how did you break your para
sol:" he asked
lis IL broken So II Is. Well. George.
don't scold. was after card Of those
regular cent safety pms reduced 10 3
cents for this DAY only. and the crowd
almost pressed the life out of me. But
got them. though. and they are so
nice and such bargain. and YOU won't
have To hunt under the bureau any
more for collar buttons. brooklyn
Citizen
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Does II worry you. dear" said the
dying man. Ito think how soon I am
going to leave you."
Not how soon." she replied absent
mindcdiy. but how much :"-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Ida have splinter from a train
that was held up. | call ii ''the sou
venir of a great robbery"
May also have a souvenir OF a
great robbery.
Ida-From traing
May-No. from the Pan-American.
1t Is tin on which pie that cost us
80 cents rcstcd.-Chicago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23
An Old Adage Verified.

Mrs. Sauers-IIcre Is man who has
buried six wives and now Is about &c
marry the seventh.
Mr.. Sauers-That's just II. Give
some men rope enough and they will
he sure to hang themselves.-New
York World
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Charles was punished severely.
Drawing Charles close TO her and wip-
ing the tears from his eyes. mamma
said:
when was your age. my boy.
never told falsehood."
How old Were you before you be-
GAM" asked Charles between sobs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

"Yes. we had quite a blowout ut our
house early this morning"
Peculiar time for it,
"Yes. The new servant blew out the
gas in the gas stove, and the gas blew
out the side OF the kitchen"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Nell-ChoIly tells me he belongs to
the smart set"
Belief don't doubt II. He's certain
ly stupid enough to be eligible. -Phlla.
delphia Record.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Newitt-So you tried the place told
you about. eli! Didn't you find that a
good stream for bass?
Fisher-It must be splendid one for
them. SO few Of them leave it.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Jim-po you think there Is anything
In the saying that fish Is brain food?
Tim don't know. But II won't do
you any harm 10 try the experiment
Boston Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

You are sure you can support my
daughter In tie style to which she has
been accustomed" asked the heavy
father
"Sure. Mike" answered our hero.
with the assurance of youth.
"Well. I'm glad TO hear II. It's more
than can afford any ouger."-Indan-
apolis Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Mrs. Tiff-Uncle, do you know that
John used to call me peach. and now
we've both concluded that marriage IL
failure;
Hardened Uncle - Well. the peach
crop is always pronounced a failure
Chicago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

A story Is told OF shrewish
Scotch woman who tried to wean
her husband from the dramshop by
employing her brother to act the
part Of a ghost and frighten John on
his way home.
"Who are vou?' asked the far
mer, as the appariiion rose before
him from behind a bush.
II am Auld Nick" was the re-
ply.
"Are you, really?" exclaimed the
old reprobate, with much satisfac-
ton instead OF terror. Mon, come
ava. Giles a shake o. your hand.
| am married TO a sister O. yours -
A man can't please all women
part Of the time or one woman all OF
the time, but he can always smile
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Stern Employcr-Confound you. Do
you see the great blundcr you've made
Why. you are-well, not far from a
jackass.
Clerk-Exactly so, sir; not more than
three feet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23

Stops the cough and cures the cold
in IL hours without nauseating. Price
25 cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-08-23
Skin Diseases.

For the speedy and permanent cure of
letter. salt rheum and eczema. Cham
berlain Eye AMI Skin Ointment is
without an equal II relieves the itch
ing and siaarfing almost instantly and
It's continued u-- effects ~ rmanent
cure. II also Cusas ifch. BARRIERS itch.
scall head. sore nipples. itching piles.
chappei hanls chr mic sore eres and
graduated ills.
DIR. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic. blood purifier
Ndyermifuge. Price. 2Jcents. Soliby
Martin Friedman, Druggist.