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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
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Yeomans, Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
oh down in the Rappahanno,k coun-
try" replied Mr. Joy.
You must have had good luck 20 bring
beck so many" suggested the Judge
Luck. Why judge. this is nothing for
me. I'm the best shot you ever saw. The
birds are so afraid Of me that they all
take to The tall timber. Then. az night.
go and bag en-"
senator HaIe-s ebouy-hued messenger
who guards the Naval Affairs Committee
room when the Senator is inside. was
walking down Pennsylvania Avenue yes
terlay afternoon wheu he came face to
face with a Virginia hunter with a load
Of canvasbacks over his shoulder
How much for these" the messenger
e-quired. selecting pair OF tat ducks.
zone dollar aud quarter" replied the
hunter
Just then coIorcd man who knew the
messenger came aIcng and. slIuting his
brother in color. said
Buying EN- for the Senator eE2'
This proved 90 De a bad break because
lHl u'"'o- o'u7'-- ms ~ an '-ll' ll'll"i
dollar ana quartz loI tHe same PAIR
laying ne meant Sl--' 1-p.o'V- senator
Hale alAA nave I1,N7 loI MS "i"1eI res
JsFiay.
,,..
1--71 N'-" IVY o. ''' i- '0 III o'"
gres5 from lAl''I7' was passing through
the rOtuuda of the Capitol yesterday when
he came across Captain Kennedy. the vet
. ..,..-, chief M fh. Guards.
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Lord Eosebery's latest remarks
concerning the necessity of spade
work" ON the part -of loyal English
men indicates that ne is only waiting
for his countrymen TO dig him out Of
the furrow" to which he retired
some time ago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

President Castro declares that the
war is over. 1t may be well, however,
To wait for the returns from the Ven
eZuelau reyolutiouiSts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Although man I'm Indiana has been
made sane by "a blow ON the head, ~
Is not believed that the club will sal
persede the Iuuatic asylum.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

There is one girl ia Washington who
thinks she got The most original present
that there was in town Christmas morn
inc Sh" found among her gifts neatly
wrapped package containing a pair or
gloves and a note. The note read as fol-
lows
Dear Miss Annette: Owing to the
paucity Of my invention / have been
obliged TO give presents just alike to you
and TO your cousin Alice but as I think
like you the best I herewith enclose 80
cents with which you can buy yourself
something which you rea 'Iy want 90 sup
plement my present Wishing you a
merry Christmas.
GEORGE DINKELSPIEL."
the girl had TO stop and laugh before
she could take time to be angry: and
she says she is glad to know just how
much she is worth to him anyhow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

There Is a man at the Royal Aqua
rum i'm London who makes believe he
Is not hungry. and succeeds. Some
gourmandS would like to be able to
reverse the process and conjure up
the appetite for a dinner which they
do not need.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
,IaGuiGed by Distance.

a bitter controversy is raging i'm Nc
vada as 10 whether or not the position
given Congressman Newlluds on the
Ways and Means Committee makes him
the greatest man in the United States.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
For They Do Love n Lord.


We are sorry that Senator CulI0m has
proposed O. deIega tiou OF twelve Congress
men to attend King Edward coronation.
II may move the Boston City Council to-
follow suit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
4 PrncticnI sugec.tIon.


The practical use OF newspapers for the
instruction Of pupils Of the public schools
is something that would benefit the teach
ers as well as the pupils
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

1t is at least gratifying to learn
not result fatally I'm a single instance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE.

What do YOU Americans do for an
uques8' asked the visiting E1glishmau.
You haven't any old swords. OF silver. or
drinking glasses. to show what your an
ce'iors did fodr hundred y .ars ago"
60" said the Chicago girl. swc tIy.
We haven't. But when you visit our
homo viii show You the scaIps thst my
Eraat-graudtathcr toCk in tn. Rev. In -
ticuary var. and perhaps you viii recog-
nize some Of the hair
Necessity may be rather q dubious ma
toriaI for virtue. bit it Will wear as long
as there is any OF fl left.
Duncan is in a doIefuI scrape."
What is the matter with hime'
HE resolved TO swear of. 90 please his
best girl. and had constructed beautiful
irou-jointed. copper-toed oath 20 do il
with Just as he was rehearslug IL with
all the appropriate gestures the girl hap
pened 10 oyerhear him; and il shocked
her so that she broke the engagement
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
Japan Up 10 Date.


A.lNtD----- + 4aiti A'Nat'4rJ
Japan is preparing to secure a subma-
rine navy II viii be noticed that the
island Empire Of the Orient is right up in
line in all progressive measures.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

According to the report from Sec
rotary Longs department. the Amer
lean Navy Is expanding nicely. OF
course. Uncle sam doesn't want trou-
BILE. but he wants to be able to give If
a warm reception if it does come.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04
FRANK A. MUNSEY

About this time the mortality list
of good resolutions would make in
teresting reading.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Senator Kearns OF Utah owns the finest
watch in the Senate. When abroad this
last summer he bought the best time
piece be could find. Senator Depew had
generally been accorded the honor Of
owning the finest watch until the full
jeweIed Swiss movement Of Senator
-Kearns was produced when Congress met.
II was set with the chronometer when
the Senate met and has not varied three
seconds one way or the other since.
Representative William Alden Smith Of
Michigan was discussing the Pacific Rail
roads Committee with two friends yes
terday.
Amy prospect Of any Pacific Railroad
legislation this year." inquired one.
NO" replied Mr.. smith
We'll, what has your committee juris-
diction over2'
Nothing that's alive. that I have been
able to discover" replied Mr.. Smith as
he walked away.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

The Indian Banqueters." is the name
OF a new dining organization formed by
the Democratic members OF the New York
city delegation in Congress. The object
of the organization IS simply 20 dine. all
together. once week. Representatives
Rupert. Fitzgerald. Belmont. Goldfoglc
anu Dreamer ere the members and once
a week during the sessions Of Congress
they will have a dinner. AS mark Of
special favor a Republican member Is
sometimes invited. but only one at a
time SO that he can De ourvored on every
proposition
That's the way We get even with the
Republicans for Outyotiug us i'm the
House" declared Mr. RUPERT,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Secretary Shaw is said TO be OPP
posed TO the use of liquor: and there
are those who are worrying for fear
this viii affect his management of
the Treasury. One would suppose
they thought Mr. Gage had been In
the habit of holding champagne sup
p-r~ there
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Perry Belmont has been declared
tire regular Democratic nominee in
the seventh New York Congressional
district. and Mr.. Croker has fed To
New Jersey 1t is hoped that requiSi-
ton papers will not be necessary to
secure the support promised by Rich
ard In the event of such a decision
from the court
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

man. is an enthusiastic and capable mem
Der Of Engine Company No. 10 Of the Dis
trict Fire Department. He entered the
service as a private July I. 1889, and was
promoted 90 the position Of assistant
foreman in July. 1900. For several years
Mr.. ROssitsr was detailed 90 drive Joseph
Paris, the chief engineer Of the depart
meut. and he occupied similar position
as driver for Assistant Chief Engineer
William T. Belt. In this way Mr.. Ros-
sitter gained an extensive knowledge OF
the city OF the various companies Of the
department. and Of its efficiency TO fight
FIRE As assistant foreman OF No. 10 Mr..
Rossiter Is doing good service for the de-
partment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Doorkceper Glenn. or the House. bis.
genial and g0Od-uatured. is having The
time of his Ilfe- He has the appointment
of the page boys and started a new lot
NJ This session. For the past month tails
ofHcs has looked like "a public school at
the neon hour. so many ambitious boys
have lined mp.
Il knew there were lot of children IN
Washington" said Mr. Glenn. but /
rboueht some Of them went to school ]
mover knew be.--s that every boy In
town wanted TO be "a page
AS The places have all been filled there
is little chance for any new appointments
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Isaac A. Hourwich, a translator in the
Government service. is also a linguist Of
considerable ability He can speak If
teen different tongues and knows the
grammatical rules of each. He received
the better part Of his education in the
University OF Moscow and ST. Petersburg.
When he came 20 this country his we'll
trained mind gave him the advantage Of
being able 20 grasp our language very
quickly Mr. HOUrwich is quite stu
dent Of literature Among his collection
of books can be found most OF the works
of the popular writer's Of Sctiou and his
tory He is an ardent admirer or Toll
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Representative Joy Of St Louis came
into town last night after weeks hunt
ing trip into the Carolinas. He carried
with him a string Of quail. probably one
hundred in number
where did YOU get 'em?'' asked Judge
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

A. d. Black. Assistant Engineer in the
sewer division Of the District Engineer
Department. has had continuous rise IN
the service since his appointment as
chairman. in November. 1894 In Febru-
airy Of the following year he was made
rOduan. and was appointed again TO the
same position, with increased pay. in
JULY. 1897. Mr. Black was placed on the
permanent roll I'm July. ls9>. and has
since passed through the intermediate
grades of temporary and permanent lev
eler in the department up 20 his present
position Engineer Black is one OF the
rTght-haud men of his chief and has
charge of much of the responsible outside
work Of the department.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Walter g. Hibbs. secretary to Commits
sioner NacfarIand. returned to his duties
yesterday. after leave OF absence Of about
ten days During the interval AR and
Mrs. Hibbs entertained a house party at
their country home Mr. Hibbs reported
for duty greatly benefited by the few
days rest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

The engineer Of the District Building
is a man much in demand. He is known
as Harry Pore. and besides keeping
sharp lookout on the boilers and engines
in the basement. and the elevators and
steam pipes throughout the building, Mr.
POte does odd jobs in the ofdce such as
hitting keys and inducing refractory doors
10 swing and stay locked In short, in
his desire TO be useful. Mr. Pote has ap-
piled his mechanical talent 10 making
everybody generally comfortable and
happy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

sweet and Twenty a London success.
was made known at the Madison Square
Theatre Monday, and proved to be all
that had been claimed for it in advance.
II is a quiet drama with an excellent
story, which has been cleyerly told by
the author. There are no strenuous cpl
sodes. but the interest does not flag from
the first scene TO the final curtain. The
cast is a good one and a meTitoTiOus per-
Torrance is given. The piece was ade-
quateIy presented and has scored sue
cess Of fair proportions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Robert $. Chiffon. jr. chief Of the Con
sular Bureau of the state Department.
has rendered his resignation after = years
of Government service. He VIII take
short rest and then 20 into business. The
resignation of his father. Robert 3. Chill
ton. from the Ofl,e of the United States
Consul at Goderich, Ontario, took effect
on January 4. after fifty years Of service
under the state Department The elder
Chiffon was at one time chief Of the
Consular Bureau Robert s Chiffon, j.,
has been chief clerk ci the State Depart
mcnt anG was private secretary to Levi
p. Morton when Mr. Morton was Vice
President He had q thrilling experience
some years ago in an attempt 10 Cstab-
Iish r United States consulate at EzerIm
Arlslia. The Turkish Government re-
fused him an eXeQuatur. but he pushed
into Armenia. where fOstile bands COM
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Among the vagaries Of the new code
under which Washington has been living
for two days. is one real Improvement
Andrew p DuvaII. formerly the Attorney
for the District. is now correctly called
the City solicitor The former title was
q constant source Of wOrrymeut to news
paper writer's. desk men, and prOoread-
ers for in their desire 10 give a little
variety 10 their expressions. they were
apt 10 make the slip Of calling Mr. Duvah
the District Attorney. which he was not
IT is however. a source OF satisfaction
TO De known by a title which carries
with DC no ambiguity.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Albert A, Won HerbuIs occupies the po-
sition Of architect In the Bureau Of In
dian Affairs. He is a native of Austria.
and is a nephew Of the welI-kuOWu Aus
trian statesman. General Schmerling. Mr.
HGrbulis has desi gued scOme OF the fine
-tf ace lures u<rupIeu uE Tue UuIce az IuIIdu
Affairs He studied at and was graduated
from the University Of Vienna and vas for
q time employed In architectural work in
Austria for private firms
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-04

Walter J. Brooks was appointed TO the
position Of assistant chief clerk in the
Pension Bureau in MAY, 1897. by Commits
sioner Evans. Mr.. Brooks is well known
in Official and business circles. He pos
sesses great executive tact. and has rem
dered valuable service to the Government
since hs was appointed to a position, I'm
1879 He was born in Queens county, New
York and received his education in New
ark y J. Tie is also a graduate OF the
National Law school Of this city
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
EUREKA ECHOES.
tBy our Regular Correspondent.

(By our Regular Correspondent.)
Judge Jones will hold session OF the
District Court, beginning on Wedn es.
day., the Sbh OF October.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. j. Wilson are In from
their ranch 10 Monitor Valley and are
the guests of Mrs. E. E. Phillips.
Thos, Robinson, Jr. has been Sc.
riously Ill with an attack of malaria
fever. He is now rapidly COW alescinp
aud will be out in a few days.
G. A. Bartlett and wife arrived home
on Saturdays train from prolonged
stay in Tonopah. The trip was made
via Sodaville by stage and from Reno
on the line of the road.
Thos. Haley, one OF Eureka's popular
-timers, has returned to Nevada. &c
will probably locate in Tonopah, where
he e now temporarily assisting bis
brother-in-law, Jerry Ahern, In the
merchandise business.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Moore visited
IN Eureka on Tuesday of last week
They left the following day for their
ranch in Fish Lake Valley, Nye coun.
ty. From there they will proceed to
fonopah to remain during the winter.
Frank Winzel met with another un.
fortunate accident few DAYS since at
the Winzell ranch In Pine Valley. He
was thrown from horse and Sc yerely
Injured. His mother and sister accom-
panied him to San Francisco, where he
will receive medical treatment.
The party, comprising nine Eurs
kans, who left here on the Goth OF Sep
TEN Der, arrived there on the SUNDAY
following. Those making the trip were
Mrs. Nj. B. Bartlett, Mrs. A. p. An
derson, Eunice Rodoni. Pat Mcbride.
George Stone. w. s. Haworth, T. n.
Williams, Doc. Harris and VIII Nc
Bride.
George Rives. a brother OF Judge
Henry Riyes OF Salt Lake City, died In
Oakland, Cal, on the 18th OF Septem.
Der. The cause of his demise was an
attack OF malarsa In it's most insid ious
form, which be had contracted during
"A recent visit to Mexico, where he had
been engaged 10 mining concerns. He
leaves two sons and daughter. all of
whom were born in Eureka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Shaw, who,
at one time. were residents OF Newark
Valley, White Pine county, have been
located at Long Beach, Cal. for several
years past. Long Beach is one OF the
decidedly attractive and thriving re-
sorts in the vicinity OF Los Angeles,
Cal. Mr. Shaw has been engaged In
real estate transactions and is now one
of the prosperous and successful bust.
ness men In that locality. Four hand
some cottages. furnished in up-to-date
style. represent a portion OF Mr.. Shaw e
interests, one OF which Is Appropriated
for thsir own use. They enjoy driving
and are freqently seen In one of their
several rubber-tired rigs.
The Christian Endeavor Society held
its regular social meeting at the usual
place OF assemblags. A large and In.
teresied audience listened TO the follow
ing program, which was highly credit
able:
Song--Choir. E
Prayer-Prof. Butler.
Song-Choir.
Instrumental Solo-Christy Fulton
Recitation, THE Trees"-Annie
Gibson,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
CHERRY CREEK ITEMS.

(By our Regular Correspondent
VIM. D. Campbell OF Steptoe was In
town on Sunday making purchases.
Gus Pulsipher came in from Ely on
Monday TO use the hot springs for some
xffiiction.
Work at the New Century mine is
being pushed ahead and the future out.
look 10 good.
Mrs. John B. MCGEE left on Tuesday
for Salt Lake City, where she will In
future reside.
On Monday noon Mrs. Charley Pha-
Ian presented her husband with baby
girl All we'll.
Harry Deatheragc left on Saturday g
stage for Tuscarora. where he has q
position awaiting him.
There are at least ono hundred vot.
ers In this precinct and to date only one
candidate has paid US o visit.
Assessments work 10 being done on
many locations, the owners taking ad /.
vantage OF the 6ne weather.
Abner a. wissman of Clover Valley
made drive on Sunday OF seven "
steers. purchased from VIM. Burke.
NAoeers kNoA1ou anu rAtu6mhu OF 0&tt
Lake City, owl ers OF some claims In
Muncy, have come out to do asse ssment
work.
The comet recently discovered by the
Lick observatory has been sec by
some OF our citizens, with the aid of Q
neld glssss.
Mr.. Virgil Buchanan, the public
school teacher, proposes opening . Sun.
day school 10 the very near future.
This will be great advantage to our
young folks.
jos Ssigel OF New York City, one of
the owners Of the Seigel Co. . mines at
Seigel, after spending some months at
the mines. returned to New York last
week. He has gone home delighted
with the developments made under the
management of Simon Davis and can
see fortune for all the owners. Oh
what benefit railroad would l.s. 10
those people. Ore Is shipped 30 SAT-
Lake 40 fast as teams can be secured.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1902-10-09
REPUBLICAN RALLIES.
White Pine Citizens Greet Hlessrs
Cleveland and Farrinfton.

A rousing Republican rally was held
10 the new hall in Ely on Tuesday
evening, the large room being we'll
filed with an audience that gathered
from miles around TO hear she issues OF
the day discussed by the Republican
staadard-bearers In this State.
Edwin F. Gray, who will represent
White Pine county In the State As.
sembly next winter, was chosen chair
man OF the meeting, and introduced
the speakers in few well chosen
words.
Hon A c. Cleveland. White Pine
county's favorite son, was the first
speaker, and he reviewed at length the
political history of Nevada, showing
conelusively that the former Silver
Republicans had no longer q shadow
OF au excuse for remaining out OF the
party. He complimented his opponent
on the Democratic ticket, and while
admitting that Mr.. Sparks would, II
elected, make good Governor. be
was confident that he, himself, would
make better one, and this was also
the evident sentiment OF the audience.
Mr. Harrington devoted his atten-
tion chiefly to National issues, defend.
ing the Republican party against the
ridiculous charge that 1t is fostering
trusts. He showed how necessary it 10
that Nevada should be represented In
both Houses OF Congress by men who
are in accord with the party In power
in order that the State may receive
recognition, eulogized the President
on the record he has made and showed
how the policies Of the Republican
party have made all sections OF the
country prosperous.
The meeting closed with three
hearty cheers for Cleveland and Far.
rington.
A choir consisting OF Mesdames W.
N. McGill John Webor, F. Paul and
Dunwoody, Miss Hannah Smith and
Rev. A. Miller, with Mrs. A. D. Camp
ton at the piano, favored the audience
with number of patriotic selections.
On Monday even ing the speakers
addressed a large audience ct Lund,
Tuesday morning they spoke at Pres |
ton, and last night they were given . |
rousing reception at Cherry Creek.