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lows: Il am the son of a veteran who
served three and a half years in the Union
army during the great war. l had no sys-
TEN in guessing l attribute my success
to making a $40 deal and thus securing
1.024 guesses This number of guesses
enabled me to give them a wide range.
Among my most distant guesses from the
central guess my winners We're found. 1t
is a great thing to have a large number
Of guesses, the more the better. l can
not suggest anything better than the
Treasury Receipts as the subject of guess
ing"
Comrade VIM. Bowers, of East Orange,
n. j., loser, writes: How anyone can
question the fairness of your contests l
don't understand. Your report is so full.
Any man who knpt record of his guesses
can tell right away whether he had any
closer ones. l wanted the $1,000. but
am glad it goes to such a fine, sweet girl,
and one who has such worthy ambitions.
If | had been the lucky one and learned
as much about her as l know now, she
would have got a piano all right. And
the 81 900 going to the needy old comrade.
1t could not have gone to one more worthy.
God bless him."
Comrade e. 7. Forestone, Fredericks-
burg, o., writes: Keep up the contests
on the Treasury Receipts. There is fair
chance for any cOmrade to win. The wide
variation in the receipts seems to afford
the bad guessers just as good a chance as
the good guessers, and that is the way it
ought to be-"
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
Mondays Treasury Receipts for
a Year and a Half.

Following will be found the Treasury
Receipts of Mondays for year and q
half. This will give contestants the in
formation that is often asked for.
1t will be noticed the receipts have run
as low as S1.452.O64.O and as high as
So, ,421 ,024.S7. Four times during this
period the receipts have been over three
million.
The figures printed in black type were
guessed at by our contestants. each repre-
senting the date of contest. So far as we
can learn there is nothing expected in
September that will cause the figures to
be abnormal, either higher or lower than
the average, for Monday, Sept. -.
As explained before, we select q Mon
days receipts because it is simply impos-
sible for anyone to have the least idea
what they will be. AS a matter Of
fact, the receipts reported for Mondays
are in unopened packages and letters in
the express offices and postoffice over Sun
day. As soon as delivered at the Treas
ury Monday morning the contents of let
ters and packages are added up and the
sum is the receipts for the day. 1t is
simply impossible for anyone to know
what sums are contained in the hundreds
of letters and packages before they are
received and opened Monday morning.
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

of rheumatism, when the regiment re-en-
listed Got better and enlisted again, this
time in Co. G., Tooth Pa. Served until
close of war. Got into a number of tight
places by volunteering for special and dan
gerous duty-the like of which l would
not do again. Lost little blood, but l
did not put down the rebellion single-hand-
ed. l had help"
H. NJ. Reed. jr, of Washington, Kan,
winner, writes as follows: Il sincerely
thank you for the bank draft as well as
for the courteses and fair dealing you
l was born, 1872, in Indiana. A cigar
maker by trade. My father was Ser
geant in Co X. 4th Ky, enlisting Sep
tember, 1865. and serving till August,
1860 A sketch of his army service was
published in The National Tribune after
the February contest. | trust your fu-
ture contests will be based on Treasury
Receipts. We all have some knowledge of
them by this time, and we have perfect
confidence that everything is fair and
square,.
G.. C. Osborne. Randall, Kan, winner
9th prize, reports: Never more sur
prised than when learned that had won
a prize. First time in m life that l ever
drew n prize in anything. Harnessmaker
by trade and working at it now. The war
Of the rebellion closed before l was born,
but | like to read about it,
A II. Barnes. Harmon, Mo-. a winner,
writes: Have been in all of your con-
tests. but was very much surprised to find
myself Il winner. Hope my good luck will
continue. Your contests, being so open and
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

Comrade M. D. Watson, Maquoketa,
Iowa, winner 31st prize, reports as fol
lows: "Born in Pennsylvania, 1914. En-
listed in Co. Il, 57th Pa, in October, 1861.
Re-enlisted, December, 1868, in Battery
e, 1st 4. I. L. A. Mustered out June,
1865 Left Washington with Gen. McClel-
Ian for the Peninsula. Engaged in every
battle in which the Third Corps fought.
Wounded the seventh day at Richmond
and also in the engagement at Brandy
Station. Came to Iowa September, 1865.
Shoemaker by trade. Now employed by
M. S. Dunn & Son, clothiers, of this
place."
III. M. Carroll, Shoals, Ind, winner S9th
prize, reports: 'Never more surprised in
my life. After making most of my guesses
around the average, L made 100 guesses
above the three millions just for protec
ton against accidents. l am clothing
salesman and greatly enjoy reading The
National Tribune"
L. A. Kepner, Westboro, Mo-, winner
of two prizes, thanks us gracefully for
himself and club. and reports that he is a
Pennsylvania by birth, but since 1896
business.
Comrade Jacob Ferree, FreepOrt, ILL.,,
winner SSth prize, reports as follows: Il
am much obliged for the prize. Born in
Pennsylvania, 1892 Enlisted, September,
1861, in Co. f, 44th Ohio. Discharged
November, 1884, being rejected on account
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fair, are good tests of mans luck. l
have already made a good start for the
next contest. Beauty of it is these
guesses do not cost anything for those who
are willing to do little work for the pa
per-"
Comrade Ziba NJ. Lane, Swan Creek,
o.. winner fourth prize, S4O0. reports as
follows: Born in Ohio, May, 1S47. Too
young for enlistment at beginning of war.
Enlisted, February, 1865, in Co. G, 195th
Ohio Sent to the Shenandoah Valley, and
afterward to Alexandria for guard duty.
Discharged December, 1865. Been shoot
ing at your Bullseye for quite a while.
Thought I'd get the range after while.
Your contests are quickly decided and
winners get their money promptly"
Geo. B. McQuaid, Warrington, w. Va,
winner of several prizes, reports as fol-
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n AAVoIqN1EER .?! 4SzSn III III
By CAPT. HARRY L. WELLS, I'd Ore, U. S. v.

Copyreh 1907 by the publishers NATIONAL TRIBUNE

town." Nobody could possibly do any
more hustling than the thousands of live,
energetic volunteers did when they first
entered Manila, but they gradually gave
it M as a bad job.
The Filipinos do not hustle, and can
not be made to do SO, except for a spas
modic squirt of few minutes under the
stimulus of fear of American bullets or
the sting of vigorous, mule-driving Ameri-
can English. 1t may be that the English
and Germans have at times also prodded
them into temporary activity by like ap-
plication of their mother tongues, but if
SO they have ceased to do so. They have
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

Right here rises the question, Will the
Americans be able to change this habit, or
will the habit capture the Americans? /
am inclined to subscribe to the latter
proposition, IN spite of the talk about
"gettins q good American hustle on the
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

Thomas McDermott, Graceton, Pa,
writes: Hope you will have another con-
test exactly on the same lines as last one.
like your contests. because they are con-
Quoted so openly. and l know the paper
deals honestly with everyone"
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

Comrade G. f. aldron, Welaka, Fla,
writes: Il had . Is guesses and got left,
but my guesses We're well ranged, and had
l put in another 1924 guesses, keeping
the same range, would have scooped
about every prize! Nothing could be fairer
than your contests. Hope you will con-
tinue to use Treasury Receipts. They are
quick, reliable and absolutely above sus-
picion."
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
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The Washington times., 1902-01-21

In the concession, according to its latest
extension is October 81. 1910. When these
periods expire the different properties
are 10 belong absolutely to Colombia
without compensat tion. and the Govern
ment is under no obligation to extend
either concession.
The canal company is absolutely pro-
hibited to cede or mortgage its. rights un-
der any consideration whatever to any
nation or foreign Government, under pen
atty Of forfeiture. The contract with the
railroad company contains like prohibi
tioD, and declares further that the pain
of forfeiture will he incurred by the mere
act of attempting TO cede or transfer its
privilege TO a foreign Government, and
such an act is declared absolutely null.
and OF no value or effect,
Colombia Valves Her Route.
But for the purpose of permitting the
new Panama Company to enter upon the
negotiations which have resulted in the
present offer. Colombia has waived the
prohibitions of sale or transfer by the
company and has authorized the compa-
ny to treat directly with the United
States with view to the use and occu-
patton OF the territory OF the former for
canal purposes if our Government should
select the Panama route for an isthmlan
canal.
After the old company failed a l;quida-
tor was appointed by the French court to
take charge of its property and affairs.
When the new company was formed the
liqTdator was authorized 10 contribute to
il the rights. privileges plans, documents,
plant, and unfinished work in his hands
ard under his control, and in considera-
ton OF this grant he was to receive 80 per
cent of the net profits of the enterprise
after deducting all expenses. charges and
stipulated dividends to be distributed by
him among the parties in interest.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
ASK PLACE IN
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ProPosItonIMade BY John T.
Brush, President Of the Reds,
in a Conference With Ban
johnson, slBeing Considered
BARNEY DREYFUJ SILENT.

CINCINNATI, Jan 2O-From most
authentic source 1t is learned that John
l. Brush, president of the Cincinnati ball
team, wants to break into the American n
League. In this connection the purpose
OF Mr.. Brush's recent visit to Chicago
mas come to light. Mr.. Brush went to
Chicago in an effort to have a conference
with Ban Johnson and the American
League leaders.
His mission was not successful. so far
as can be learned, but his proposition is
being considered. 1t is hinted that Brush
also carried a message from Freedma
TO the effect that if Brush was admitted
he, too, would like to get in.
Brush's scheme was to buy out the
Cleveland club and consolidate the two
teams. Freedman was willing to buy out
Baltimore and consolidate that aggrega-
ton with the Giants.
In that way the circuit of the American
League would remain eight clubs, but
would have two strong cities added. The
American League has always wanted to
get into New York. 1t realizes that with
a club in New York the National is
whipped to a standstill
Barney Dreyfus. president of the Pitts
burg Club, was in the city today Mr.
Dreyfus has, not been taking any part in
the contest between the two factions of
the league, yet he could throw a great
deal of light on the situation, and Incl
dentally prove that John T. Brush, of In
diaEapolis, has a poor memory regarding
certain events Of the past. Mr. Dreyfus
was reluctant TO talk on baseball.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
THE QUESTION OF TITLE.
Colombia waive, Her Right to Pro.
hibit the Sale.

The question whether the new Panama
Canal Company can make to a purchaser
i valid title to the property formerly be
longing to the old company, its predeces-
sor has been considered and answered
in the former reports OF the commission,
but in The present offer the results of the
Investigations made NJ be again pre-
sented
The old company, in addition to its
canal property. acquired under a conces-
sion from the Colombian Government,
owned nearly all of the shares Of the
Panama Railroad Company. BY purchas-
ing these IL obtained the control Of the
concession under which the road had been
built. The latter concession will continue
in force until 1866: the canal concession
is to run for nnety-ninc years from the
day on which the canal shall be opened
to public service, and the date for this
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
STATUE GIVEN
SENATOR HANNA.
Ohio Statesman HoRored By the
Most JubStantial Citizens
Of Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 20.-As token OF
the esteem. admiration, and regard in
which he is held by his friends, Senator
NJ. A. Hanna was presented with beau
tiful marble statue this afternoon. The
figure is of life size. and, including its
pedestal, is nine feet high.
The statue is called Peace and Plenty
and is symbolic of a touching sentiment.
There were nearly 100 of Cleveland s
substantial business men in the com
pany that witnessed the presentation at
Mr.. Hanna's home. They were present
regardless of party or creed.
Judge William B. Sanders made the
presentation speech and Caesar Grasselli
unveiled the statue. In the presenta-
tion speech Judge Sanders spoke Of SEN
ator Hanna as our good friend and neigh
bor,' and paid him a glowing tribute.
b Senator Hanna was visibly affected and
it was evidently with great difficulty that
he refrained from giving way to his
emotion. Referring to the death Of
President Mckinley he said:
When / looked for the last time on
that noble face, cold in death, it seemed
to me as if the work was done. 1t seemed
to me as If in that beautiful death there
had ended for me all ambition. But time
gave me opportunity to think and to re-
member the principles for which he stood,
the principles TO which he had devoted
his life's work. and then / knew that my
work was only half done
Following the brief ceremony those
present crowded forward to shake Senator
Hanna by the hand.
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
STAR UMPIRE SIGNED.
American League Secures Services
of Frank O'LaughIfn

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-President Johnson,
CT the American League announced to-
day that he had signed Frank OI.aughlin,
star umpire of the Eastern League last
year. II is believed that OLaughlin's S
associates will be Sheridan, Carruthers,
and Cantillon.
Mr.. Johnson said today that ne wished
it understood that there was no truce
in the baseball situation as the result Of
his informal interview with A. G. Spald-
ing.
Il met him simply as matter Of
courtesy, and we exchanged personal
views" he said. HE could not repre-
sent the National League. and | would
not treat with him in my own capacity"
Our league cannot treat with a four
club League. 1t cannot do business with
factions. AS soon as the National League
settles its differences and comes to US
united body, We will be able to work
with il for peace in baseball. The Ameri-
can League is still in a position to take
players and territory"
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
THE RACING CALENDAR.
New Orleans Results.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan 2O.-Results Of
todays races; track fast:
First race-For three year olds: sell
ing; one mile-Dr. Hart tMcCann), to
won; Frank Jones uandry) 20 to /. sec
ord; LIE Royd Rice), 10 to l, third. Time,
I:4215.
Second race-For three-year- olds and
upward; selling; seven furlongs-Ecome
tWinkfeld), even won; Queen W. Co
ouri), to /, second; Poyntz Hayden, 10
10 /, third Time, /: :29.
Third race-For four year olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and seventy
yards-Eva Rice Helgerson) to 2, won
Sir Florian Dominick), 1 TO 2. second; ;
Pirates Queen Boyd, S to 1. third. Time,
1:44Ia.
Fourth race-Handicap: for three-year-
olds and upward; six and half furlongs
Andes DEAN, to l, won; Scarlet Lily
Cochran, to l. second: Grantor (Lyne),
to !, third Time. 1:1S1a.
Fifth race-For three year olds and up
ward; selling: one and one eighth miles
Star Cotton DEAN, 3 to 1, won; Campus
tHope), to second Prince Real (Co-
burn), to ], third. Time, 1:54.
Sixth race-For three year -olds six and
half furlongs-Colonel Stone Landry),
to /, won; Blue Ridge (Steele), to l,
second; Digby Bell tReeder), 3 to 2, third.
Time .2IA
The Washington times., 1902-01-21

together with a chartered steamer, the
0rizaba run between New York and Co
lon on weekly schedule. For the past
year it has operated line OF chartered
steamers of American registry between
San Francisco and Panama. These steam
ers, owned or chartered on the Atlantic
and Pacific constitute the Panama Rail
road Steamship Line.
Railway Assets.
THE railroad company owns an undi-
vided half interest in the Islands Of Naos,
Culebra, Perice. and Flamenco, in the Bay
of Panama, the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company being the joint owner.
Besides its right of way, terminals,
wharves, and considerable areas of land,
it owns nearly the whole of the town of
Colon, the houses there being construct
ed under leases.
The railroad company has no operating
contracts which cannot be terminated in
ninety days.
The work of constructing the canal will
largely increase the business of the rail
road, and will enable it to pay off its liza
bilities In very few years. After the
completion of the canal its commercial
profits will probably cease, but 1t will
have a value Incidental to operating the
canal.
sc. Maps, drawings, and records The
value OF the maps. drawings, and rec
ords in Paris. on the isthmus, or else
where, all Of which are to be transferred
to the United States, as stated in the
of January IL. is placed at
s., ,000, GOO
Total Value of Property.
Summing up the foregoing items, the
total value of the property is found 10 be:
done. s27 IA ,033
Panama railroad stock at par. 6.SS6 800
Maps, drawings, and r6ords.... 100000
s3C, $3.50, ,333
To which add 10 per cent TO
cover omissions. 1888, CO..
$40 coo. 600
the last item being intended to cover any
buildings, machinery, railroad shares. ad-
ditional excavation TO date of purchase.
and other assets which may be of value to
the United States and have not been in
.ludeQ in the other items
The Washington times., 1902-01-21
New Orleans Entries.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 2O.-Entries fol
tomorrow races:
First race-For fo1r-year- olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and twenty yards
Ell Moran. 124; Hopscotch, Frank McCon
nell. FL Ghor, 121; Elsie Bramble, Farmer
Bennett. Jessie Jarboe. 119; Ignis, So.
capa, John Bull syncopated Sandy. 116
Hutch Miller, Ill
Second race-For two-year- -olds: three
furlongs. Chameleon. Dark Planet. Hal.
cyon Days, 113; Brulo. Gold Ornament
Frances Porter. Sue Vius, Merry Sister
Step Around, Lady Wrinkle, Julia Listen
110.
Third race-For three-year olds and up
ward; six furlongs. Sevoy, ia; Handi-
capper, 10; Carl B, f04; Tour. 80; DR.. S
c. Ayres. 9s; Weideman. The Star OF
Bethlehem, 95; Amigari. 80.
Fourth race-For four-ye -olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and one sixteenth.
Excelsis, 112; Joe Doughty. Swordsman,
105; Henry of Frantsmar. 1O4: St David,
102; Frank NJ. 101; Free Admission, Dutch
Carter, 81; Deloraine, 90.
Fifth race-For three-year -oIds; SELL
ing: seven furlongs. E-nest Parham, 106 ::
Fuller, Leenja. 81: Wild Bess. Flerham,
Meme Wastell. Dusty C., 90.
Sixth race-For four-year- r-olds and up
ward: selling: one mile and one-six-
teenth. Leando, Lord Howard, 1O5; Frank