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The Washington times., 1902-12-12
.FIREHEN INJURED
BY FALLING BRICKS
Scranton Grocery House
Wiped Out by Fire.

SCRANTON. Pa. Dec. 12.-The large
wholesale grocery house Of j., l. Con
NELL on Franklin Avenue. was CONE
pletely destroyed by ere this morning
entailing "a loss OF 5000 900.
The FIRE. which Is supposed to have
originated in the coffee roaster, spread
rapidly through the building and gen
oral alarm was sent in % prevent tho
spreading OF the flames TO adjoining
property.
Failing bricks injured four 6remcn,
three Of whom were taken to the hos
pital
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
CHANGE IN INAUGURAL
DATE TO Be CONSIDERED
House Judiciary Makes Special Order
Fixing Hearing for Monday.

The House Committee on judiciary
orde~ for Monday for Jhe consideration
OF ,he joint resolution proposing an
amendment 20 the Constitution changing
the date OF inauguration of the Presi-
dent Of the United States from March &
TO the last Thursday In April
The Commissioners. he citizens or
gauizatous. and others Interested in the
change have been notified to appear and
submit their argument
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The weather is unsettled throughout
the entire country.
There viii be snow tonight and toe
morrow in the middle Atlantic states
and lower Lake region. rain OF snow in
the Ohio valley. and rain in the south
ern States. There viii also be snow to-
night iu southeastern New England
10 VIII be colder tonight iu interior
New England and colder Saturday in the
Interior of the western Gull States. Iu
New York The temperatures viii remain
low.
on the New England and middle At
lantic coasts winds viii be- fresh uor-b b
20 northeast
Steamers departing today Tor European
ports wiz have fresh north 20 northeast
winds and rain or snow TO the Grand
Banks
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RESIGNATION OF MINISTER
PELLETAN IS RUMORED

PARIS. Dec. 12-It IS rumored that
81. Pelletan. the minister Of marine has
handed in his resignation and that i,
has been accepted
NJ Pelletan has been n trouble win
the other members OF the cabinet for
some time. Ills undiplomutic uuoraucoe
in speeches al Bizerta and other places
In which he ooasted Of French power lu
The Mediterranean. ls the cause Of IN,
trouble.
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CONGRESS NOT TO HAVE
POWER To- STOP POLYGAhY
House Judiciary Votes Against Report
ing Resolution to Amend the
Constitution.

By vote of z 10 the House Commit
tee on Judiciary decided not to report a
joint resolution providing for an amend
ment to the Constitution giving Con
gress power TO prohibit polygamy
The vote against the resolution was
jenkins. Thomas, Parker. Republicans.
Lanham. Elliott Clayton. and Smith OF
Kentucky Democrats; ana in its favor
Alexander Litueneld. Fowler. Warner.
Diversified. Republicans. and DE Ar
mond. Democrat
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
TWO LABORERS AT KRUPP
WORKS DISMISSED

MAGDEBURG Germany. Dec. 12.-
The 'Folkstimme" today says that two
laborcrs at the Krupp works who refus-
cd 20 sign the telegram or thanks sent TO
the Kaiser. a week aEo Sunday for his
words OF praise for Baron Krupp. have
been dismissed
one Of the men had been twenty-five
years IN The employ OF The Krupps, and
the other sixteen years.
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NO BUBONIC PLAGUE AT ANY
TIME AT SAN FRANCISCO

SAY FRANCISCO. Dec. I2.-Dr. a. n.
Glennoz. an accredited Government rep
rcseutative. has prepared report TO be-
forwarded 10 Washington iu which hc
states that ne bubonic plague has never
existed iu San Francisco or in CaHfor-
L'a He says the suspected plague is
merely chicken cholera.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
POLICE COMMISSIONER
PARTRIDGE RESIGNS

Asks Mayor Low to Relieve Him From
Duty After January l.
NEW YORK. Dec. l2.-Pollce Commis-
sioner Partridge today handed his
resignation to Mayor Low.
The resignation was contained fin n
letter in which the commissioner asked
TO be relieved after january ] next.
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NEED MORE MONEY FOR
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Architects Say That Style of Structure Desired Cannot
Be Realized for 100000.

The work o. rne rwcIve competing ar
chitccts upon the plans for the new mu-
nicipal building has brought out the
fact that such a structure as IS needed
cannot be erected for the sum Of 5000 600.
left from the appropriation Of S1,5O0.0o0
made by Congress 10 pay for the site
and construction. This result vas an
tCipated alike by The building cOmmis-
sion. the consulting architect. and the
board of award in the preliminary com
petition for plans.
These plans were opened and exam
ued by the board Of award yesterday af-
ternoon and the several designs and ac-
compauylug estimates fully discussed.
The board consisting Of J. Knox Tay-
Tor. supervising Architect Of the Treas
ury. ID. H. BLruham. OF Chicago. r. s.
PeaIody. OF Boston; George b. Post. OF
New York. and Col John Biddle. The En-
ginecr Commissioner. held another meet
ing today at the District Building 20
further consider the plans before de-
Gliding upon the successful competitor.
Twelve Architects
The program OF competition drafted
by j Knox Taylor professional ad-
wiser OF the building commission. nameu
seven architects in Washington and FIVE
outside the city ls competitors. Each
of these Is 90 receive 500 TO cover The
cost os the sketches. and the successful
competitor is TO De chosen architect of
the building and is TO receive percent
age Of its ccss as his remuneration. The
twelve architects vere-
Glenn Brown. Hornblower & Marshall.
Marsh d Peter. William A. FotudeIter.
Robert Stead. Wood & Deming. James
C. Hin. an OF this city. Ed p. Casey.
Helms & LrFarge. and Albert r. Ross,
OF New York. A. W. LOngfeuOw. of
Boston. and Cope & SteWard-on OF Phil
adelphia.
Each architect submitted his plan with
private mark corresponding with 81
similar mark on "a sealed letter bear
ing his name and address. so that in
passing upon the sketches the board OF
award did not know whose work was
under consideration. Each competitor
also submitted with ms plans AN rsl-
mate of The cost of he completed struc-
iure In various materials such as brick
and terra Gotta. stone. with and with
out a steel supporting structure.
One or two of The estimates bring the
cost within the sum available from the
appropriation. 100000 but they pro-
vide for am exceedingly plain building
built wholly of brick OF with simple
stone trimmings To utilize these plans
the architects say. and 10 erect the pro-
posed home for The municipal govern
mcnt within the sum available would be-
to repeat the architectural effect OF the
Pension Building md the new Govern
ment Printing Office The structure. it
is believed. would be far less imposing
jhan many of the new office buildings iu
the city
Col. John BiGdle. the Engineer Com
missioner said this morning that the
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
FRANCE SEES LITTLE NEED
FOR WORRY OVER TROUBLE

PARIS. Dec. 12-An official Of the
foreign ohice. speaking Of the situation
in Venezuela today, said in his opinion
the state OF affairs there need give no
anxiety TO other nations, as the present
difficulties would prove rather prohtabls
than otherwise TO those commercially
interested.
Commenting on the Venezuelan i'm
broeuo the Figaro SAYS fl regards the
intervention OF Great Britain and Ger
many as justiHable in principle. but crit
icises the manner in which it has been
entered uDOn
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
vENEZUEI ar


ASTRo
CHICAGO. Pie
tr0 Gonzales. -acas.
Venezuela. VIZ rip
through the In cago
on his way TO Sa not
hesitate TO ezpr he
situation ia Ven, aly
eri,Ieise the acdo o
"Prcsideu. Castr r
o.. abnormal ambiti
dmatc on his state
jies as a leader rhiC
means justified. he
bonnet and believes
day be- tha Diaz of Ne
-It rs said t0 be- his
about a union OF the So,
publics and 90 place bin
of it His former suCct
have turned his heaa, aI
thinks chat the United =
with him in the present
ir necessary. viii support T. .~lIoas
against England and Germany.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12
Christmas Recess.

The commission desires to continue the
then adjourn over the holidays, taking
mp the case again about January .. The
operators expect them to conclude with
cross-cxamination included. before the
end oil January.
No member OF the commission had any
opinion to express regarding the change
I iu the Official name OF the commission OF
/ the amount OF expenses ami compensa-
/ tion fixed by Congress.
/ The mine workers started this morn
I ing with a number Of witnesses to show
conditions of workmen employed by the
Temple Coal and Iron Company
/ Edward Ridgeway, a company docking
boss. complained that he was refused re-
employment after the strike. He said
| that the topping amounted sometimes to
as much as eighteen inches.
Attorney Warren. for the company.
showed that the company objected to its
own docking boss because the miners
/ had docking boss to represent them.
and that Ridgeway had agreed not TO
/ join the union. when he did so he was
/ rot re employed.
Evans on the Stand.
G.. b. Evans. a miner at the forty
. fourth colliery Of the Temple Coal and
I Iron Company said he had had mis- jaw,
leg and both arms Ufoken at different
times.
y got this trads-mar he said. hold
ing up a hand minus two fingers
He said he had been a miner since he
/ was fifteen years old.
Attorney Warren. on cross-examina-
tion. brought out the fact that Evans
who is president OF his local had nou-
fed the company officials that the men
would all 20 on strike unless that scaD
Robinson" " was discharged.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12

Rim or snow tonight and
ton5rrOW: fresh north to
nohleaSt winds.
The Washington times., 1902-12-12

WANT ADVERTSEMENTS
WORK WONDERS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
a SONG OF cHeeRFutNsss.

let us be cheerful! What's the good of
signing?
60 lOrdy! Thursday next the rent comes
dueD
What's to be gained by all our coward cry
ing?
90 dear! 0 dear! And coal is needed.
too-)
let us look up! The sun Is brightly shin
Ing,
q feel that latest sketch is sure to miss.)
so let US leave our grieving and repining,
Odd ever mortal have such luck as this
let US be cheerful! Nature smiles around
q cannot seem to make these poems go)
Remember all the blessings that have
found us.
q wonder why misfortune haunts me SOD
The world is genial, after all, and kindly,
Here comes an old cprmudgeon to col
lect)
So let us trust it cheerfully and blindly.
Qere! Where's my change? That's bet
ter; that's correctly
Let US be cheerful! Facing what's be-
fore US,
q hope that other man won't call today
Tuning our souls to natures hopeful
chorus.
Of this keeps on I'll have to move away)
Observe the birds, how cheerfully they
twitter,
20 what a dreary grind this grows to be-
They do not make their brief existence bit
ter
Gwen my postage stamps are out, see)
Let us be cheerful We the poet-hearted,
Il can't scare up a cent for Sadie's hat)
Let sordid care be from our spirits parted
GLOW can 1 have the cheek to tell her
thatD
A mind at ease a soul in perfect quiet
Great Caesar! L must chuck it. l cam
stay,
With every nerve and fiber In a riot
To write song of cheerfulness to-dayO
Denis A Mccarthy, in N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
DRUNKENNESS IN GERMANY.
Political Economists Appalled, at the
Alcohol Problem in the
Land of Beer,

IT is little wonder that German po-
litical economists are appalled,. at
their alcohol problem. An article on
drunkenness in the sixth volume of
DIR. Konrad's Encyclopedia of Political
Economy" makes the statement that
one-fourteenth of the men in gainful
occupations are employed in the man
ufacture and sale of Intoxicating liq-
uors, and that one-fifteenth of the
arabic land is required to grow the
materials for these drinks. The gov
eminent of Wurtemberg has statis-
tics showing that 1873 per cent. of
the average income of it's inhabitants
is spent upon liquor. Throughout
Germany the average expenditure for
a family of five for drink is $62.5O
annually. E.
We have heard "there is little
drunkenness in Germany" but DR..
Bode states that Sin Prussia alone
s,163 cases of delirium tremens were
treated in the hospitals in 1885,"
He says: "a great proportion of
the epilepsy, idocy and mental de-
ficiency are also due to the drunken
habits of the parents or of the afflict-
ed themselves" In 1880 one person
in every 1,515 Prussians became in
sane by means of drink. He men,
tions that ''prison officials like Baer,
Illig and Krohne estimate that at
least half of the crimes and misde-
meanors must be attributed to
drunkenness, and that 93,576 acts of
violence tried in the courts in 1889
were the result of drink" Experts
in the care of the poor trace from so
to 30 per cent. of the poverty to the
drink customs. From 1SS2-91 there
were 44,539 tramps in the German
labor colonies; all but 90 per cent.
of these were thus degraded through
drunkenness" = Christian Endeavor
World.
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$500 TO CALIFORNIA.
Everyday, During March and April
PhenOmenally Low Rates to the
Pacific Coast and Interme-
diate POfufz

Colonist Excursions open to all. Later on
at intervals during the summer special round
trip excursions to the Coast at less than
another. An exceptional opportunity to
visit any part of all parts of the Great West
for pleasure, education or business. Peo-
pie with interests at various points will
show you attention. Address a postal to
W. H: Conner, General Agent Union Pa
cifc, Southern Pacific Rys, SO East 4th St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Write on the back: "Send
details low rates to California" adding
your own name and address, also those of
any of your friends, and you will receive in
return information of fascinating interest,
great practical value, of educational and
business worth. Whether or not you are
thinking of taking this delightful trip or
looking to better your condition in life, it
will pay you, your family or friends to
write postal as above As the colonist
rates open to all are good during March
and April only, send your postal to-day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

the prince was true, that they could
not accept a religion that had so lit
tie effect on it's followers.
The missionary, convicted in such
manner, unhesitatingly brought the
remainder of his cigars out and de-
stroyed them in the presence of the
young men, vowing never to touch
tobacco again. The young prince
hurriedly left the room again. Re-
turning in a few minutes, he brought
a package carefully wrapped up in
paper, which he proceeded to I'M
wrap, disclosing the stump of a CT
gar. 81 used to watch you as you
walked up and down the orchard
smoking, and one day saw you throw
away this piece of your cigar. l took
it up and carrying it up to my room
placed it where all Japanese place
their gods-over the doorway-and
every day I would kneel under it, and
pray my God to deliver you from
your god-tobacco. My prayer has
been answered" In the course of
time the prince had the happiness of
seeing al his young friends accept the
religion of Christ.-India White Rib
bon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
MRS. E. SAILER,
President German Relief Association,
Los Angeles, Cal.


a day at a time how would feel tho
next day. Five bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and have enjoyed every day
since-now six years.
"We have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore poor
mother to health SO she can support her
self and those dependent upon her, if
such there be, is truer charity than to
give other aid. You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself true friend to suffering wo-
men" -MRs. e. SAILER, 1861 Hill St.,
Los Angeles, Cal.-s5ooo forfeit If above tes-
hmoniai 10 not genuine.
No other pers on can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinlkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-her address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-if
you are sick write her-yOu are
foolish If you don't.
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1t All Depends.

care your plans for the summer all
made?" asked the young woman, as the
conversation seemed to lag.
'Oh, yes" replied the matron. Were
going" She stopped abruptly, and then,
asked as,;iously: You're not collecting
society items for any paper, are you?"
mo, indeed"
Gone has to be so careful these days, when
SO many people are furnishing society
notes"
what difference does that make"
"All the difference in the world. You see,
as matter of fact, the children and l are
going up to uncle's farm, IN northern New
York, but for publication I am planning a
trip to Europe. brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
SENDS PRESIDENT LION
A Colorado Admirer OF Roosevelt
Sends Savage Present TO the White
House.

Colorado Admirer OF RooseveIt
Sends Savage Present 10 the White
House.
"A genuine mountain lion has just
reached the White House as a testi-
monial to the presidents hunting
prowess. 1t is the gift of friend at
Hayden, Col, and an exception will
be made in this case in that the beast
will be kept at the White House in
stead of being sent to the geological
park, as is the usual custom. Coons,
wild cats, bears, lions, tigers, alli-
gators and other attractive pets have
all been consigned to the zoo, while
things like cats and dogs are usually
allowed to stray or are given into
the tender keeping of the White
House attendants. Chickens fare
differently, because Kermit Roosevelt
happens to be violent fowl fancier.
CONSERVATION was created about the
White House when the rumor spread
about that the box lifted from the
express wagon contained a mountain
lion, and great respect was shown the
new arrival. Later, however, when
it was understood that the lion is a
pretty example of the taxidermist's
art, new courage was taken and the
the White House. The animal is
beautifully mounted, and will find a
place either in the upper hall of the
private part of the house or in the
library.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

1t is very seldom that we pay much at.
tention to reports circulated in reference
to the virtue of patent medicine, as we
have always considered that reports OF this
nature were more or less fictitious and got.
ten up for the purpose of creating demand
from the public. But the publication in
various papers of the wonderful results OBJ
tanned from using that famous remedy st.
Jacobs Oil, and from the fact that it is a
remedy for outward application only, led
us to make trials of it in our own family
One, a case of lumbago of long standing
which had previously resisted every form
of treatment, was permanently cured by a
few applications of the Oil. Another was a
sprained ankle, with severe pain. This
was instantly relieved and permanently
cured in few days by the use of st. Jacobs
Oil, while for severe toothache and neuralgia
it acted almost like magic, so quickly did the
pain depart after the Oil was applied. Our
own experience in using the Oil, as above
indicated, was SO highly satisfactory that
we determined in the interest of the gen
eral public to make a thorough local inves-
tigation among dealers and others who have
sold and used st. Jacobs Oil. Recognizing
Messrs. Taylor and Co. as headquarters for
all proprietary medicines, we called at their
Briggate Store, and on making known the
he stated that their three stores in Iced:
were selling more than a thousand bottles
of st. Jacobs Oil every week, and the trade
was constantly increasing-that it was the
most popular remedy sold and was highly
spoken of by everyone who used it. The
Manager said he had heard hundreds oil
people say they had been permanently cured
of rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, and sim
liar complaints by the use of this famous Oil
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
Pedestrians Paradise

The Bots de Bologne in Paris is
now the pedestrians paradise. Auto
mobiles are forbidden to travel there
except at a snairs pace, and must
stop near horses. Horses must not
gallop, even on the riding alleys. No
vehicle is admitted unless furnished
with springs. Even hearses are no
exception to this rule. On the other
hand, pedestrians do what they
please. They are no longer COM
PEELED to lead dogs on a string.-N.
Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

aA'lAIz44l\pazo
A PIERCING REBUKE.
How n Foreign Missionary Was Led
by Young Convert to Give Up
the Tobacco Habit

A foreign missionary strongly adj
dicted to the use of tobacco, on leav-
ing the United States, carried great
quantities of cigars with him, fear
ing he would not be able to secure
them in Japan. A young prince was
converted under his ministry, and
joined the church. For several
months he seemed very happy. One
day he went to the missionary and
said: ''Sir, sometimes it is in my
heart to wish that you had never
come to Japan, for you are a Stun
bling block in the way of my friends.
There are five or six young men of
the royal family (Sumari class) who
are my close associates, and L tried
earnestly to persuade them to accept
the Christian religion, but they say
they have no faith in it, for you,
who are its exponent, do not live in
accord with your doctrine. You
preach about one Paul, who said the
body is the temple of the God, and
His Spirit dwells in it, and it should
be kept pure, which is a reasonable
service, but you defile it in every way
by the use of tobacco. Sir, tobacco
is keeping my princely friends out of
the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus
Christ" The missionary was amazed.
Looking at the young man steadily,
he said: eff you can prove to me
that this is true 1 will never touch
tobacco again while the world
stands" The prince ran from the
room and quickly returned with the
young men, his princely friends, who
all declared that the testimony CT
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

Both Sides-"Our legislators" protested
the machine politician, "are not as bad as
they're painted" MOI" replied the plain
citisen "Well, they're certainly not SO
good as they're whitewashed. "-Philadel-
phia Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01
CHANGE Of LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to VIC.
men by Hrs. e. Sailer.

"DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-When /
passed through what is known as
change of life,' 1 had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and never could tell for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

A Question of Privilege Mistress latter
a heated discussion with argumentatlve
cook)-"Are you the mistress of this house,
| should like to know" Cook-'No,
ma am, ain't--but-" Mistress Triumph
Punch
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

Mrs. Piper--"Mr. Voxtel is fine singer;
there is no denying that; but think he
sings louder than he ought" Mrs. Kackkle
That's just what think. AT last night 5
concert Mrs. Chinner and l could hardly
hear a word each other said, he sang so
loud Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

Hostess-"Qh, do, Mr.. Basseau, oblige US
with just one more song" The Singer
Really. Mrs. Footenit, I'm afraid at this
late hour | might disturb the neighbors."
Hostess-"Never mind; they have howl
ing dog that disturhS us at Eight very
often, Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

Superlative-"She is the very pink of pro-
priety, isn't she?" enthused the mutual
friend. Pink" said the close friend,
"Why, man, she is the vivid crimson of pro-
priety That's what she is. - Baltimore
American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

In Society-"Pa, why does woman have
Wednesday or Thursday or some other day
in the week printed on her cards? We'll,
my boy, that's so her women friends can
call some other day. "-Philadelphi Bulle-
tin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-05-01

Hoax-'I thought at one time he was get
ting the gubernatorial bee in his bonnet"
Joax-"So did he" "And didn't he ge.
it?" "Not in his bonnet; in the neck
Phila delphia Record.