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Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Chinese Get Thsir Money.

Washington. Jan. 2L-The president
yesterday signed a government check
for sS76.O00. which represented the
money captured by the marines of the
United States navy at Tien Tsin dur
ing the Boxer troubles in China. The
money belonged to the Chinese gov
ernment and has since been on depos-
1t In tho treasury. The check will be
given to Minister Wu for transmission
to the Chinese government.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Arreated as a pefauIter.

Great Falls, Mon, Jan. 21.-H. H.
Matteson, a member of the city coun-
ell and cashier of the First National
bank, har been arrested as q de-
faulter by the federal bank examiner.
His alleged shortage Is estimated at
between $4,000 and 100000. James
]. Hill is one of the stockholders in
the bank. Matteson has been taken to
Helena for trial.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
FIGHT ON DEFICIENCY BILL.
Opposition In House Objects to Mill
tary Pest at Manila.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The time of
the house of Representatives was occu-
pied yesterday in debate on the urgent
deficiency bill. An item in the bill car
rying 100000 for military post at
Manila precipltated long debate. in
which some OF the ablest debaters on
both sides of the house took part A
semi-hrmorous speech by Clark (Mo.)
elected a reply from Cannon Qns.),
which in turn drew the fire of Dear
mond tMoD. Others who participated
were Richardson tTenn.), Grosvenor
tOD. Alexander IN. Y). Grow (Pa)
Williams Qlls.) and Underwood (Ala.)
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
COLLIDE IN A sNowsToRm.
Passenger TFsino Badly Demolished,
but No Persona Are Hurt,

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 21.-Passenger
trains Nos. and 7 on the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, col
lided last night at Syracuse. Kan, in
binding snowstorn. Syracuse is the
regular passing place for these trains.
No. 6, eastbound, had stopped, but the
engineer of No. lost his bearings
and plunged into the other train. The
two engines were badly wrecked and
four cars were piled in heap and
burned, the baggage car Of No. and
the baggage and express, tho smoker
and chair car Of No. Z. The iattsr's
baggage yas also burned. Nobody
was hurt
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
South omaha Live stock.

South Omaha. Jan. 2o.--Cattle- Receipts,
2.O00; steady: native steers. $i.oOdiU "a; /;
cows and hcifcrs S3.Ooat5.75; western
steers, S3.T5aiJ.i0: Texas steers. $3.f0fii. 40;
cnnners, S1.50ai2.S5: stockcrs and feeders
81. 75di4.50: calves. <i.00m6.J0: bulls. stays.
etc, $2.00u4.25. Hogs Receipts. $500: 50f
Ni0c higher: heavy. sG.3Os0.55: mixed. 50. 20
m0.30: light. so.75drD.20; pigs. S4.5OI5GC:
bulk OF sales. S6.20a640. Shccp-Rcccipts.
$500: active. stronger: fed muttons. Sl.5U
1910: westerns. s3I5@i.10: cwcs S3.5Ocf
$50: common and stockcrs, $2.50lf4. 30;
lambs, Sb.50uG.10.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Iieavl snow In kannas.

Topeka, Jan. 21.-The STOW is from
three to eight inches eeep all over
Kausas.> The storm started in the
west last night, and by a. m. had
reached the eastern border Of the
state. 1t showed harder in the north
ern portion of the state than in any
other part, a;J extends as far north
as Fairbury, Neb.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
BATTLE AT PANAMA
REBEL SHIPS ATTACK COLON.
BiAN GOVERNMENT Vessels.

Insurgents sIay Leader Of Govern
mcnt Forces and Sink the Curboai
Lau.aro-Insuraent Ships Also un
der Fire Of Shore Esttoriee.
Panama, Jan. 21.-A naval battle
between the government ships and the
revolutionary fleet took plsce off here
yesterday. General Carlos Alban, the
military commander of this district,
and the governor OF Panama, was killed
during the fighting.
The revolutionary fleet consists OF
the steamers Padilla, Darien and Gal
tan. They tried to force landing off
Saoana.
The government ships are the Chill
can line steamer Lautaro, the Pacific
Steam Navigation company's steamer
Chicuito. and the Panama Canal com
panys steamer Boyaca.
The revolutionary gunboat Padilla
surprised the I-autaro at the opening
CLOSE range. Many men on board the
Lautaro were killed. Fire broke out
on the Lautaro ard later the crew of
the United States cruiser Philadel-
phia went to her assistance and at
tempted to put ont the fire. While
they were thus engaged the Lautaro
sank. 1t is reported here that the
Lautaro'S crew rebelled and that the
firing of the vessel was an act of trea-
son. Some of the men killed cn board
the government ship Lauearo have
been brought ashore. whore they are
being buried.
The revolutionary g,inbo-t Darien
went alongside the Philadelphia for
the purpose OF conference. The
firing has ceased. 1t is impossible to
locate the revolutionary gunboat Cal
tan. The SLOW movements Of the Pa
dilla, which are noticeable from TIE
shore, lead to the belief that she has
been damaged. The guns at Las Bo-
vedas fred several shots at the rebel
fleet. The government gunboat Boy
.aca has Just moored 70 the dock here.
Sho brings troops from Chiriqui. She
reports fhat the reyHutionary steam
ers Padills, Darien and Gaitan drew
OF when they Became aware of her
presence. The Darien IS now report
cd TO be in sinking condition.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
sehleu Anpoal Ready.

Baltimore, Jan. 21.-Tsador Rayner,
counsel for Rear Admiral Schley. has
finished. the draft of the appeal from
the findings of the court of inquiry and
will go to Washington today for con-
ference with the admiral 1t is ex-
pected the admiral win be ready to
hand the appeal to President Roose-
welt tomorrow The document con-
tains over 100 typewritten pages.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
rhInk They Have Kern.

Now Orleans. Jan. 20.-The man un-
der arrest at Gretna was not Identified
yesterday as Kern, the alleged fugi.
tive New York jewelry thief. Mr..
!Thebaud and Detective Kelley are sat
isfied the right man is In jail, but were
confronted by squabble over the re-
ward and decided not to 90 over to the
prison across the river until the mat.
ter is settled. .~
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
To Report Irritation all.

Washington, Jan. 21.-A meeting OF
the senators and representatives from
the arid and semi.arid states was held
last night to consider the irrigation
bill drafted by a subcommittee ON ir-
rigation. 1t was agreed unanimously
10 present the bill to congress for It's
action. Mr.. Ncwlnnds being sponsor
In the house and Mr.. Hansbrough in
the senate.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Kansas CITY live Stock.

Kansas City. Jan. c0.--cattic-Rcceipts,
5000: natives. 1900 Texans. 100 cnlvcs;
steady TO Zoe higher; choice export ana
4.70; western fed steers, S4.5O0iOO0: Tcxns
and Indian steers. S345df5.25; Texas cows,
$2.500t4.2 20; native cows, S2.75u4.5O; hcif.
crs. $3.50df5. .25; Gamers. s2.OO0l2.05; bulls,
&250dt4.5O; calves, S3.750tG.OO. Hogs--Iic.
Of sales. sS.7S@aSS; heavy. sS.Soao.SS;
mixed packs :, e0.1500.55; light, sc.l0s1
pigs, el.5006.lO.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
No Truth in uprIoinn Story.

London. Jen. 2l.-The officials of
the Indian office here declare there
is no truth in the report from Odessa
that a native uprising has occurred al
Nasirabad. in the Ajmere district OF
India. which report alleged that the
British troops had been defeated in
three engagements.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
THREE KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Disaster Occurs in colIerIes Of Col.

Itsaat-I OI--Fo III NOFtTNfI To q ONI-
orado Fuel and Iron Company.
Walsenburg. Colo. Jan. g1.-Three
men were killed and three others bad
ly burned by an explosion yesterday In
one OF the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company collieries at Pictou, three
miles from here. Among the killed
are colored lahorer named johnson
and Frank Marquis. A brother of Su-
perintendent Phipps of the mine was
badly burned. The fire In the mine
has been extinguished. and the COM
pa1y's property was not extensively
damaged.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
snow acnef.a Whaat eros.

Beatrice. Neb., Jan. 21.-Snow began
falling here at midnight Sunday.
About four inches is now upon the
ground. 1t will be worth several
thousands of dollars to the wheat
crop in Gage county, as there is no
wind and the moisture is soaking into
the ground.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
TO ANSWER MURDER CHARGE
Stewart Fife Brought Back to Missouri
Town From North Yakima,

St Joseph. Jan. 21.-Dressed in the
height of fashion. Stewart Fife, a
young society man and alleged muir.
derer Of Frank w. Richardson of Sa-
vannah. reached ST. Joseph yester-
day in custody Of Sheriff Holcomb of
Andrew county, who brought Fife
back from North Yakima. Wash,
where he was captured several days
ago. Fife was taken from here to Sa.
Savannth Jail. He win be arraigned
at the February term of court.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Two Men Hang themselves.

Omaha. Jan. 21.-Paul Kroeder,
draughtsman. and Henry Dreier. farm
laborer. each took his own life yester.
day afternoon by hanging. The body
of the former was found in a room at
the Thurston hotel and the body Of
the latter in cattle barn on the farm
of his employer. Ernest Holmester.
near Benson.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
eocra Cut Up Town Patrol.

Cradock, Cape Colony. Jan. 21.-
vessels command OF Beers Saturday
last cut up patrol of so men belong.
Ing to the local town guard on the
TarlSstad road. A few strngglers have
returned. The remainder Of the party
are missing.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Flax Mil Wall coIIapse..

Belfast. Jan. 21.-A wall OF the
smithfead fax mills collapsed yester-
day. burying the operatives. which In
cluded many women. As this dispatch
is sent ten bodies have been extricated
from the ruins.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
lifted Lover Kills Girl and Self.

Cleveland, Jan. 20.--Miss Sophinc
santiny was fatally shot on the street
last night by Alexander Moore, her
lover. Moore left the girl where she
fell. went to his home, took poison
and died within an hour. The couple
were engaged to be married. but the
girl recently broke the engagement.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
PensIen Tor Mro. MCKINLEY.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The senate
committee ON pensions yesterday or
dered a favorable report upon Senator
Hanna's bill t. grant pension Of s..
900 year to Mrs. Ida 8. Mckinley.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Roer Peace Mot In sInht.

London. Jan. 21.--Tho colonial cere-
tary, Mr.. Chamberlain. in the com.
mons. said there was no foundation
for the reports that overtures for
peace In South Africa had been made
by the Boer envoys.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Pope In ExceIlent HeaItb.

Rome. Jan. 21.-Thc pope, who was
In excellent health, received the grand
duchess OF Saxe.weimer in audience
yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Doe Lumber interest," in VIRGINIA.

Census reports show that the four
grouped States, Virginia. North Carolina.
West Virginia and Tennessee. enormously
increased their lumber output from 1890
TO 1900. the latter year showing in Viz
ginia a business of more than twelve
millions, being more than double the
business OF 1890. There were 7.6II en-
ployees in 1900, with the production
given above, while in 1890 about g 600
employees produced but $. G3O. 600 or
less than hall the values of 1900. This
shows n production per workman of
about $500 in 1880, and about 81 600
IN 1900. indicating great increase in
the value OF lumber and an apparent
great increase in the profit OF the bust
ness. Wages increased in the ten wears
33's per cent. Capital employed was nine
aud a quarter million, and apparent
profits three and n quarter millions.
There are eighteen States whose lumber
output exceeds Nirginia's, but in only
three OF them is there reported so large a
per cent OF profit. The increase of outnnt
IN West Virginia, North Carolina and
tennessee has been as great as in Virginia
-lndexAppeal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
tura
Caroline German.

Friday, July 1lth at s p. m. n very en-
loyabie german commenced at Bachelors
Hall, thenew residence Of MIR. e.. {. Chew
ming, at Chilesburg, Caroline Co, Va. The
Partlow String Band rendered the music.
Or. L. Welch Dew led with Miss Iucie
Mason Holladay. The other dancers
were: ". ii. Maddox with Miss Agnes
Segar; Franklin Davis with Miss Clara
smith; NJ. A. Blaydes with Miss Bessie
Holkday; T. 5. Coleman with Miss Bees
sic Segar; Lester billiard with Iottie
Snead; n. Davis with Miss ID. Vaughan:
) - Chewping with Miss W O. Luck:
Robert Durrett with Miss Maud Chewing:
{. {. Chewing with Miss Matte Leach:
Richard Maddox with Miss Clara Harris;
+. billiard with Miss NJ Smith; Jas Mere
dith with Miss Lena Smith; S. A. Graves
with Miss Lucie Vaughan; Marvin Smith
with Miss Lucille Lester; Joe Duerson
with Elizabeth Booth: Mesdames-R T.
billiard, &. Il. Smith, w. 6. billiard, &. r.
Coleman. Tim Smith.
Chaperones-R. =. billiard c. r. Cole
man, DR.. Tim Smith.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
A Great Dust Storm

:, Reeently-published scientific reports of
'snr famous dust-storm of the spring of
l'Vl snow that II was a very remark
aoie phenomenon. Ii originated in North
ern Africa. on the borders of the sahara
Desert, crossed the Mediterranean Sea
and swept over the Alps, going as far
north as Denmark. The dust was sand
rom the desert. the particles that fell
70 the earth getting finer and finer a.
the storm moved northward. The speed
at which the storm moved was 43 miles
an hosr-, The dust was born by a high
current along the course of
a barometric depression. moving in the
Baltic Sea. Rain, snow and sleet accom-
panied the fall OF the dust as the storm
approached the north.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17

During last May an infant child of our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in
iantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes OF recovery. took bottle of
Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy to the house, telling them
itelt sure IT would do good if used ac-
cording to directions In twod DAYS time
the child had fully recovered, The child
Is now vigorous and healthy. | have
recommended this remedy frequently and
have never have known it to fail.ENrs
Curtis Baker, Bookwalter. Ohio. SOLD
by Nj. NJ. Lewis. Druggist -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
A Good Memory

Atalittie dinner the other day the state
ment was made that thecolored race haf
longer memories than white folk. Narl
1 vain, who was present. agreed with
{ he remark, and TO prove it told the fol
lowing Some years ago. when south.
| met an old colored man who claimed
TO have known George Washington.
asked him il he was in the boat when
General Washington Crossed the Dele.
ware, aud he instantly replied: .Lor,
m; ssa, | steered dat boat. ;"
Well. said |, doyou remember when
George took the hack at the cherry-tree ?'i
lie looked worried for a minute. and
then with a beaming smile, said:
why, suah, massa, dun drove dat hack
New York Tribune.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Wrote Declining Pension, But Was Insane.

number of pension bills during the last
session of Congress, Pension Commits
sioner Ware tells good story.
: Soon after he came into office he re-
eeived "a letter from a man in Ohio say
ing that be was receiving $50 month
pension, but that as the Lord had pros
pered him he thought that he Ought not
to take it any longer The proposition
was so novel that Mr.. Ware began an
investigation. Sure enough. the mans
name was on the roll at $50 month.
Thereupon Mr.. Ware had letter writ.
ten to a special agent out in Ohio direct
inR him to investigate the matter.
A4ew days ago he got an answer. 81
have found the pensioner, said the spe-
ch<+feent. He is in an asylum, hope
lessly insane"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
A Good Cough Medicine

Many thousands have been restored TO
health and happiness 10y the use of Chnisss
berlain's Cough Remedy Ifahlicted with
any throat or lung trouble, give il a
a trial Tor it is certain to prove beneficial
Coughs that have resisted all other treat
ment Tor years, have yielded To this rem.
edy and perfect health been restored
Eases that seemed hopeless, that the
climate offamous health resorts failed TO
benefit. have been permanently cured by
IT'S use. For by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Drug
gist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Poisoning the system

IL is through the bowels that the body
Is cieansed of the impurities Constipa.
ton keeps these poisons in the system
causing headache. dullness and meIan.
ehoiia at first, then unsightly eruptions
and finally serious illness unless a RENE
dy is applied. De Wits Little Early
hlsers prevent this trouble by stimula-
ting the liver and promote easy, healthy
action OF the bowels. These little pills do
not act violently but by strengthening
the bowels enable them to perform their
own work. Never gripe or distress. ID. c.
Bowman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years 10y millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Sy rup. and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17

We ohe csAlsez ssadred Dollars Reward for
any case VI Csfarrh that cannot b,. cured la.
Han = Cutarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY \ CO., Toledo. O.
- We, the undersigned, have known T. J.
: nency Tor the past l > years. and believe him
perfectly honorable ia all business transnc-
ulns ana hnancially able To carry out any
on.Eotions made by their firm
"a. tRr IRtA~, Wholesale Druggists
i9iedo, @. MArnfNc, klNNAN 4 MAnvIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo q.
Halls Catarrh Cure l. taken internally. Act
ihH directly upon the blood and mucous sur-
faces of the system. TestimoninlS sent free
frice &C per bottle sold by al druggiSts
hails Family Pills are the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Special Excursions to NIsgars Falls.

Willleave Washington via h. &O.R.R..
p. h Z. Ry., and L. V. r. X. $50 a. m,
July 3rd and 18th, August 2nd and
10th. September 25th and October 9th.
and 5:05 p m August both: and via p.
r. X. 500 a. m, July oath. August 18th
and 21st. September 4th and 18th and
October 2nd and 10th. The fare for the
round trip will be 5000 from Fredericks.
burg, Va. Full information upon APP
plication- c. c. COX, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
A Correction.
Champlain, Va, JuIy16.

Champlain, Va, July Is, 1902.
TO The FREE LANCE:
In my letter OF a recent date | stated
that the principal of the colored graded
school here was the head of the troupe of
young men going in the busiest season OF
the year TO participate in a game of base
ball. This n an error and | desire to
correct II through your paper. He was
not a member of the nine or captain of
it. Rather than do an injustice to him,
please correct it for me
W. II. BAYLOR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17

in these words: ~
We, the undersigned members of the
house OF representatives of Virginia. be-
l'csEnEs t{sst rhsa,r defamation of an alleg-
= cofaxsution was an attempt TO usurp
rtl Is ~ the people of Virginia. which
tbs leg 8igrsbas the power and is I'm
duty ho&u1so protect by submitting
-fid constitution for ratification or re-
Iection, we earnestly protest against any
n acceptance of said alleged
by this body, and especially
against the administration of the oath
imposed 10y said convention, hereby de-
,laring Tor ourselves that in submitting
to said requirement in order that our re-
spective constituencies may not be de
priVed oil the representation to which
th..S-are entitled intl@sbOdy. we solemn
-disciaim any admission of the validity
OF said constitution till ratified by the
people OF Virginia. earnestly maintaining
that said oath does not contravene the
right OF any citizen of Virginia tn ndvo-
cate and vote for the future Submission
OF said constitution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Just Like q Boy.

"Will have harp when | die and 90
to hevvun ?" asked little Bobbie.
II hope so" replied his mother.
"Aw," said Bobbie. impatiently, "rd
rather have a drum. Ohio State Jour
nal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Lack Of Material

The success ofthe Chicago Anti. kissing
League is-not considered remarkable En-
view OF the lack of kissable material In
Porkopolis. Richmond Dispatch. 8 ;
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
a cold In one day. No Cure, no PAY
Price 20 cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
The Republican Protest.

The protest of the Republican s,iu<l
in these words: ~
w. L.. ....l.....s.-....l /.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-17
Special. seashore Excursions

On Friday and Saturday. June 9th and
2sLb, THURSDAY and Friday July Bird and
ItE, and on each Friday and Saturday
from July llth to September 18th in
elusive. round >trip tickets will be sold
from fredericksburg TO Atlantic City.
Cape May. Ocean City and Sea Isle CITY
\. j. via i. r. r. or b. & O. at rate OF
,-S&l 6--
Tickets good going only on date of
sale Stop over at Philadelphia in either
direction within limit; final limit for re-
turn leaving destination Tuesday fol-
lowing date of sale.
c. C. Cox, Agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
FROM ALL OVER IOWA
The Doings of Your Friends in Iowa Towns
Your Old Home.

ital that has been put there In the
purchase of sugar plantations. Against
them we have the American beet SUI
gar raiser and the cane sugar raiser.
You will see at a glance our difficulty
The American beet raiser Is claiming
the protection of the tariff, which he
sees now to be a direct benefit. This
is also true of the Louisiana cane SUI
gar men. Our problem in this second
proposition is how much of a cut can
we make without hurting our own peo-
pie.
The third proposition before con-
gress is, shall we enter upon 4. revi-
sion of the tariff? The man who is
prepared to say yes to that has much
to study and much to remember or our
country's history. Do not imagine fol
moment that we have any interest
but what is best for the people. and
we are studying and discussing 1t in
both houses of congress and with the
president, with whom | am in the hap
piest accord. and we are trying to
reach safe solution. OF course those
not having the responsibility and just
seeing some head they want to hit
can solve our troubles with great
deal of ease, but we have to meet the
future in all we do and must keep cool
heads"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-24
GAMBLING EVIL IN LONDON.
Trial of Principals in the Liverpool
Frauds Arouses the People.

FRAUDS FTCuSeS tHS ES0Ptcs
London. Feb. 20.-The trial of Goul
dies alleged accomplices in the Bank of
Liverpool frauds is exciting more in
terest than anything going on in pub
lie and social life. 1t is an object les
son of the criminal tendencies of the
prevailing mania for betting more
practical than any evidence obtained by
the select committee of the house of
lords during the somnolent sessions.
Whoever was behind the bank clerk
held a club over him thru the menace
of exposing his forgeries and directly
or indirectly forced him to enlarge his
criminal operations. This fact induces
many practical reformers to believe
that the best method of preventing
abuses and excuses in gambling and
horse racing will be to make betting
a valid contract, which can be enforced
by legal process only within a month.
and to render 1t a criminal offense for
bookmakers or turf gamblers to at
tempt to obtain money after that period
by threats of exposure or otherwise.
Whether the prosecution succeeds or
fails in following up yesterdays con-
viction of Dick Burge and completing
the chain of circumstantial evidence
against the two other prisoners remain
ing under Indictment, the case has too
direct n bearing upon the morals of
bank clerks and men of moderate
means trusted by their employers not to
leave permanent impression on future
legislation for lessening the evils of turf
gambling