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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04

Who have seen him recently declare that
his age is telling upon him. Moreover.
they say that unless he obtains rest and
repose-something unknown to him for
more than thirty years-the Mexican Re
public viii be deprived Of his helpful
counsel much sooner than it would be
should he retire from Office and see the
man trained by him for the work installed
in mis- place
lie IS nowHserying his fourth term Of
SIX years each as President. and has put
Mexico on firm and enduring foundation.
having reduced its revolutionary clements
TO proportions smaller than ever before
known in any Latin-American country
and established a stable condition OF So
cial order that is conducting to a rapid
development OF the country's material re-
sources. II is feared that if he should
ole IN office the struggle for the Presiden-
cy would lead to turmoil and excitement
mat night set Mexico back many wears
and disturb all property values in the Re
pubic, whereas If he steps aside while
stlll IN the iull enjoyment OF his vigorous
mental strength and places at the head
OF affairs man of his own choosing. such
as General Reyes. the social order Of the
country would not be disturbed by fierce
political strife and the country's material
progress would suffer no check.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04

Leon. and for several years Secretary Of
War in the Diaz Cabinet.
u has been known In Washington Tor
some time that President Diaz the maker
or modern Mexico. was training General
Reyes TO succeed him at the head Of the
Government.
Reyes is young. alert. and an apt stu
dent or the Diaz school. Having been
reared so close 90 the border be is not
only Intimately acquainted with the af-
fairs OF the United States. but he is also
q great admiror OF all the institutions Of
this country
Hence If he should succeed 10 the re-
sponsibuities which non are weighing %
heavily on Diaz there is every reason TO
believe his administration would be even
more friendly and cordial toward the
United States than has been that Of
President Diaz.
Il is known here that for several years
Diaz has been anxious to lay down the
cares and worries Of Office and enjoy his
declining years IN private life but he
has been unable 70 do this because ;here
has been no one who in his judgment was
exactly equipped for the tremendous task
which for so many years he has had TO
carry almost alone
General Diaz is an old man. and people
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
Mr.. W.. LIKE TO
KNOW WHERE THE EGGS
CAME FROM

ton and said Mr.. Wa. notice that son
have an impeachment On your speech
Whereupon ne rolled ND his sleeves 20
The elbow and. showing his empty hands.
placed his palm o.. sr the diplomats mouth
and extracted an egg therefrom. At least
that is what IL looked Ike.
Mr. WI denied that he was IN The habit
Of carrying eggs ga his mouth while Prof.
Aelina insisted that the guests had seen
his bare hands and pointed TO his rolled
up sleeves To prove that the Minister
was an Involuntary egg basket he re-
moved three more eggs from various por-
lions OF the diplomats countenanee. much
20 Mr.. Wu's amazement and enjoyment.
Then the professor placed dollar bin
in Mr. WIS hand. instrUctng him 20 hold
10 carefully.
Il win. it won't get away from me"
said Mr. WI
NhereuPon Prof. Melina uttered soma
magic words and told Mr. Wa 70 open
his hand. when the diplomat vas found
TO be tightly cIutching a piece u news
paper
Every few minutes during the perform
sEee &r. wa would rise 10 his feet and
pat the professor on the back. At the
end Of the evening he SAID he had de-
lighrful time and spent ffteen minutes
trying TO get Prof MeIina 90 tell him
where the eggs came from.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
PRICELESS RELICS
BURNED In CHICAGO
Flames Consume MummieS.
Pottery, and Tapestry.
Collection sent 10 the Uriverstty OF
Chicago by Prof. ). ~. breasted
Included a Pharaoh or Two.

CHICAGO. Feb. Egyptian pottery.
tapestry. mummies. and other priceless
relies Of the age OF the Pharaohs. recent
ly collected in Egypt and sent 20 the Uni
versity OF Chicago By Prof j. #. Breast
ed. were damaged OF destroyed by flames
in Haskell Hall yesterday.
Bodies of Pbaraohs burned
Embalmed eats and mummfea o. some
OF the Pharaohs. which had vlthstood the
ravages OF 5000 years. succumbed to the
FIRE
Haskell Hall IS the university store
house OF Egyptian and Assyrisn coIIec-
lions. Il also contains President Har-
per's Offices. and a number CT French
recitation rooms.
ReeItauons Were Ina Progress.
Recitauons were in progress when the
fire started in the ancient collection in
the basement, and the smoke pouring up
through the Railways. alarmed the in
structors as well as the students. who
rushed hurriedly from their lectures
The goods escaped from the hall in
good order. while the young men ran into
the basement to fight the fire.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
CAUGHT -FOUR IN ACT
OF CONTEMPLATING
Cleveland Police Raid Spuri-
Gus Coin Mandatory.
Prisoners Are n SDnniard and His
Negro Wife and a White Ameri-
can and His " life.

CLEVELAND, Feb. TN TWO squaud
little rooms at Nc 500 Broadway The
police discovered counterfei,er's den
and descended on it last night al II
O'Clock, capturing four members Of the
gang in the act OF making spurious iui-
tations Of Uncle Sans silver coinage.
Who the Prisoners Are.
The four counterfeiters captured are
Joseph Pratt. alias Lewis. aged twenty
three years, who is q Spaniard. and his
vile. Ida Pratt coIored woman. twenty
two years old; William Roushoru. TWEEN
ty-One years O. age, and Catharine An
derscn, both white.
No Aid From overnment.
IT has been known for some time that
many counterfeit dollars and 50-cent
pieces were circulating in the city and
the police have been quietly working on
the cases.
They have received no aid from the
Government agents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
OBJEJTS TO PRINCE HENRY.
baltimore Councilman Opposes Move
to Invite Him to city.

baltimore Councilman Opposes Move
to Invite Him to city.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4-HajoI Richard
NJ. Venable. lecturer on constitutional law
al the University OF Maryland. and the
Democratic leader in the city council
sprung small sensation 10 the second
branch last night, when the resolution eE-
tending an official invitation 20 Prince
Henry to visit Baltimore came up Tor it's
second reading
This measure was badly drawn, and
named the yacht Of Emperor William the
Alice. instead OF the Meteor. Major Ven
able alluded 10 this when he moved 70 lay
the paper upon the table, and said:
Il don't care one cent for Prince Henry,
whether he comes here or not ! was
brought up TO CeEpisc princes, IL was bred
in my bones. II he comes here on a level
with other people ] would be ready TO re-
ceive him.
The resolution was taolcd by "a viva vOce
vote.
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Was an InhdeI.
AnnuImeHt Unlikely.
PAN-AMERICAN TO AMERICA.

President OF Conference in Mexico
Sends Reply TO congratulations.
IN response 20 his telegram OF con-
graduation, sent Friday night, Secretary
Hay has received the following ac-
Acknowledgement from the president OF the
Pan american Conference
Mexico City. Feb L.
John Hay, Secretary Of State, washing
tom
The conference acknowledge with
cordial qualification che congratulations
OF the Government Of the United States.
and takes pleasure in recognizing the
momentous cooperation Of the North
American delegation in assuring the sue
cessful outcome Of the conference.
C RAEGOSA, President.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
BILL FOR A NEW TRUNK LINE.
Gould Interests Believed 20 BE Back
of Proposed Company.


of Proposed COMPANY.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Feb. 4.--he Gould
interests are believed 10 be behind a bill
10 incorporate the Baltimore. Pittsburg
and Western Railroad which las been
introduced in both Houses. il provides
for the construction of a railroad from
Baltimore % near Emmittsburg Per-
mission is also given for the line to run
sCuthwesteriy from Baltimore to a point
on the Chesapeake Bay. Robert Grain.
who claims 10 represent parties ia New
York Philadelphia and other cities. mad
the bill introduced He IS one Of the
parties who recently wrcto TO the Navor
OF Baltimore in connectiCr. with the pro-
posed sale Of the Western Maryland Rail
road The incOrporatOrs Of the new
company named in the bill are. Francis
A. Coffin, Of New York city: Herbert s
Grant, Of Asheyille. y. c. Frank 6
Hitchcock. Boston, Charles T. Dole
IyussbOrO, Mass Samuel Mooney.
Woodsyille Ohio; +. Stanley Gary. II. A.
Orrick. and ". C.. Robinson Of Baltimore.
and Howard A.. Cutler. or Washington.
The capital stock is placed al 81 600 600.
Mr.. Grain says the scheme means e new
trunk lire from Baltimore 20 tae West
The new company viii make q bid for tie
Western Maryland and according TO Mr.
Grain. should il secure that road e viii
only have TO Construct hfty miles Of road
to make connection with that line
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
SURPRISE FOR wAUKEGAN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Prentice MHrries
Louis Charles johnson.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4-Miss Elizabeth
Prentice, daughter Of L. Il. Prentice, a
Waukegan millionaire. and Loomis
Charles Johnson, Of Chicago, a nephew OF
former Gov. c. P. Johnson, Of Missouri,
went TO Milwaukee several days ago. and
yesterday they established themselves az
the Chicago Beach Hotel. and announced
their marriage
Adyices from Wsukegan received state
that the wedding has become the sub
ject Of society gossip especially because
Miss Prentice was for a time engaged
10 Harry N. Gibbs, Of Chicago.
The subsequent betrothal Of Mr.. John
son was made public only a short time
ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
NEW POSTOFFICE CLASS.

Bill to Increase Salaries of Post
masters in Larger cities.
Chicago postofice CHciaIs are in favor
Ct q Encouragement Of the classification Of
the postofices Of the country so shat
those Of largest size. including Chicago,
shall he in a special class by themselves.
and their officers and clerks be given
higher salaries.
a Dill vas introduced yesterday by SEN
ator Mason az the request Of Mr.. l.. J.
Barr Of Chicago making such a change
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
Report From Monterey
Finds CredenCe in
Washington.
old OFFICIAL Has GROWN WEARY
Now Serving His Fourth Term
OF Six Years Each.
WHY REYES IS HIS CHOICE
Has Bccn Trained for Many Years
for the Position bs the Present
Chief Executive.

The report TO the effect that Prlsiden
Porhrio Diaz OF Mexico is preparing 10
retire from office before the expiration OF
his term is received with interest in all
circles in Washington. and with consid-
cradle creGence in some circles
The fact that the report was sent out
from Monterey Mexico. ostensibly on the
authority of a mesaOer OF the Diaz Cabi-
net. imparts 20 il a substantial character
which. in the opinion OF well informed
persons here. it might not have mad had
It come from other parts OF the ueighbor-
ing Republic.
Monterey is the home OF General Reyes,
formerly Governor Of the State Of Nuevo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
May sen Liquor at All Hours.

CHAMBERsBURG. Pa, Feb. 4.-Judge
Stewart has handed down an opinion de-
nying the petition Of temperance people
10 have all saloons closed from 10 D. ID.
TO 6 a. m Judge Stewart declared him
self in sympathy with the advancement Of
good morals, but told the petitioners that
the court was without power 20 regulate
the hours during which licensed dealers
may sell liquor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
INNOCENT MAN GOES TO JAIL.
Tests n New Law But l. SoOn Re
leased on Habeas Corpus.

Tests n New Law But l. SG0u Re
leased on Habeas Corpus.
DOVER. Del. Feb. EMORY Scotch.
prominent citizen Of Dover. suffered
commitment TO prison in order that d
judicial opinion might be secured upon a
defective law recently passed by the Della
ware Legislature He is charged with
violating the new law holding any person
liable 10 Imprisonment II he spirits away
or secretes goods held under attachment.
Magistrate Hutton was obliged 10 commit
Scotch to jail. in default Of bail. which
he refused 20 give.
At a public sale, J. r. DALEY whose
property had been attached. offered some
Of the goods that had been levied upon.
Il turned out that three vehicles which
Mr. Scotch purchased az the sale had
been previously levied upon by Mrs. Mary
A. Fluharty. on a claim against Daley.
Judge Pennewill. Of the Supreme Court
had Scotch brought before him in habeas
corpus proceedings, and released him on
the ground that the new law applied alone
90 defendants In attachment cases. and
not 20 innocent third parties
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04

DIT. c. F. Langworthy. expert food chem
isl OF the Department Of Agriculture. has
been called 10 his home in Connecticut
by the sudden death of his mother and OF
an aunt which occurred but a few days
F-eyiOusly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
TO BREAK UP MERGER.
minnesota Legislature Meets in Spe-
cIaI Session Today.

ST. PAUL. MINI, Feb. 4.-The Mime
sofa Legislature viii meet in special ses-
sion today.
The Ostensible purpose Tor which the
session is called is to pass upon the re-
port of the tax commissioners created at
the last session Of the Legislature and to
enact from this report a revenue law for
the State.
The Legislature has, however, been
poIled on the proposition 70 enact anti
railroad legislation, and majority Of
members have signihed their intention 10
oppose the consolidation OF roads IN Min
nesOta-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
COUNCIL DEFEATS THE MAYOR
LeBnnOn's Board Of Health Gets Two
New Members

LEBANON. Pa, Feb. Mayor Ger
hart has been defeated in his fight with
the select branch Of city councils over
the appointment Of two members Of the
Board Of Health. surrendering this even
ing by naming Or. J. B. GrOh, a Repub-
lican, and Thomas T. Lineaweaver. a
Democrat, who were at once confirmed
by select council.
For months there had been a deadlock.
the mayor insisting on the appointment
OF two Republicans and the Democrats
in control Of the select branch persist
emily refusing the necessary cOndrma-
ton. declaring their right to represen-
tatiCn on the board.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
INDIANS COMMENCEMENT.
Exercise nt Carlisle open with
Gymnasium Drills,

CARLISLE, Pa, Feb. s-The eelobra-
tion Of its twenty-third anniversary and
the fourteenth commencement exercises
Of the Carlisle Indian Industrial Train
ing School formally began last evening
The exercises consisted Of gymnasium
drills by a class Of nearly 200 Indian girls
and boys, under DiEclpiinarian w. c.
Thompson, and concluded with a game
Of basketball between two picked teams
OF Indian boys. Large numbers Of visi-
tors have already arrived. and many dis
tinguished men Of the nation are expect
ed 10 be In attendance. Tomorrow even
ing ". H. Councill president OF the Nor
NAL and Agricultural College for Negroes.
Of Huntsville. Ala. viii lecture before the
school
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
NAMED TO SUCCEED POLK.
northumberland Democrats Give No
Instructions for Governor.

SUNBURY Pa, Feb. THE Northum-
berland County Democratic Committee
have elected John !. Welsh, Of shamokin.
chairman for the ensuing year. Charles
Dickerman. Of Milton. was endorsed for
Congress 10 succeed r. X. Polk. The
following we're chosen delegates 10 the
State convention: John KOnkura. W s.
Guiterman, George Higgins. J. X. Ceist,
Charles OConnoT. John Forbes. William
Lesher, and +. Fagleman. The county
convention will be held april H.
Contrary 20 expectations, delegates 10
the State convention we're not instructed
for Ex-Governor Pattison for Governor
nor Rufus X. Polk for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. IL was thought best 10 promote
harmony BY leaving the delegates tree 10
act FOR themselves.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
STILL SEEKING FOR
CHURCH SANCTION
Prince Rospigliosi and Mrs
ParkhurSt Confident.
The Latter Trying TO Get First
Marriage AnuuIIed. Now Says
First Husband Was InGdeI.

ROME. FeB. Prince Rospigliosi and
Mrs Parkhurst. the latter OF Bangor. Ne.
and Washington. D. c.. continue 10 ex=
ert every effort TO obtain an annulment
Of Mrs Parkhursts former marriage and
thus secure the sanction Of the church
10 their union.
First Effort Failed
Mrs. Parkhurst's first effort in this
direction was on the ground that as she
was a Catholic and Parkhurst a Protest.
ant, and inasmuch as no dispensation for
their marriage had been granted, the
marriage was null and void II was
SHOWN that a disPensaton had been
granted, and Mrs. Parkhurst was com
pelled TO drop this plea.
Was an InadeI.
She then stated that AR ParkhuIst was
an inGdel Regarding this latter state
ment Cardinal Dipietro project Of the
Congregation Of Council. which deals with
The dissolution Of marriages. today stated
that Mrs. Psrkhurst could get her old
marriage annulled If she was able TO
prove concIusiyely that Mr.. Parkhurst is
an inhGel.
AnnuIment Unlikely.
However. as Parkhurst is described in
the dispensaticu by which he and Mrs
Parkhurst ~ere married as a member Of
a Christian sect, the Cardinal considers
that an annulment Of the marriage is
unlikely.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
HANGED IN MOTHERS CLOTHES
Strange suicide Of SchooIboy, Crazed
by OverStudy-

NEW YORK. Feb. 4.-Dressed in clothes
belonging to his mother. William Cook.
aged fifteen. was found hanging dead from
a rafter on the upper floor OF his bor.,
at Floral Park L. l. The boy had ben
somewhat backward I'm his studies. and il
is believed that overstudy had affected
his mind
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
GENERAL REYES MAY SUCCEED
DIAZ AS PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

General REYES the of War in the Mexican Cabinet
ported be the choice of President D his when he
tires the end his which the fourth years
each The from Monterey the General
and is given considerable credenc i'm Washington
grown wear Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzLEMENr
Union Official Says He Advanced the
Money 10 strikers.

HUHV9 10 otII fNVI's
WILKESBARRE Pa. Feb Charged
with embezzling s.. 800 belonging to the
union, Alexander Craig. eX-treasurer Of
the Lace Weavors' Union Of this city.
has been placed on trial in Criminal
Court He claims that when the lace
Weavers were on strike last spring. and
many of them we're without the ueces-
saries Of life, he advanced money 10 them.
thinking that when they returned 10 work
the recipients would pay il back. But
the strike was long one, and before he
could get the money back an audit Of his
books was made and the alleged defcien-
Cy discovered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
Captain Meade Reaches New York

NEW YORK. Feb Among the
passengers who arrived this morning on
thB steamer Orizabo from Colon was
Captain Meade, Of the cruiser Philadel-
Dhia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
LYNN RAISES MONEY FOR FINE
Former Levy Court Member Gives
Prosecutors a Surprise.

Prosecutors a Surprise.
WILMINGTON. Del. Feb. At has
beer announced iT County Court that
John Lynn. WHO is IN The wOrkhouse for
defrsuding the county while a member
Of the Levy Court had paid the costs OF
his trial and was prepared 10 pay the
heavy fine az q proper time. The wit
nesses IN the other cases against Lynn
were then discharged.
For larceny. Arthur Bradshaw. Frank
Anderson and Samuel HaWley were each
sentenced TO six months and ten Iashes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
New.paper PIant nurnea.

PORTSMOUTH. \. r.. Feb. Fire
which broke out in the press-oom com
pIeteIy destroyed the plant Of the Daily
Times of this city last Night. Loss
$4,000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
BRIDE COMMITS SUICIDE.
Only Four Weeks Married. She
browns Herself After a Quarrel.

FRENCHBURG. Ky, Feb. Mrs.
Madeline Black. aged sixteen. and bride
OF but four weeks, committed suicide
by jumping into the icy waters Of
Beaver Greek. She quarreled with her
husband. She told her friend. Miss Mar
vella Patrick. and they agreed TO die to-
gether- Both jumped into the water.
Miss Patrick was rescued
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
Premier snIi.bnrr Id -.

LONDON. Feb. 4.-The st james Ca
zette" today announces on the highest
authority that the Marquis Of Salisbury
VIII resign the Premiership when The
South african war is ended
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
Pernicious Activity.

As il is they have, as might naturally
be supposed. little voice. and, indeed are.
according 10 their nature, not given 70
speech, but rather 10 action. Should they
succeed IN displacinR the peSceably in
clined IntiueuZas. streptocci, anthracis,
etc, from power the Senators and Mem
bers Will il is said. suffer vitality In the
loss or that attribute without which they
could no longer exist as the opponents OF
a free and enlightened people
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
POLK REFUSES ANOTHER TERM.
Congressman Announces That He
VIII Not BE "A Candidate.

DANVFLLE. Pa. Feb. 4.-Rufus x. Polk.
who has represented the Seventeenth dis
trict in Congress since 1898. has an
nounced that he Will not be a candidate
for denomination, and mis- decision not 10
run has caused much disappointment. Mr..
Polk is identified with various Industrial
interests. and IL is the demands made
upon his time by business affairs that Mr.
Polk assigns as the cause for declining TO
run for a third term.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04

man
OF Springfield tOhio) Republic
a o lamp Roo free by
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-04
DR.. KOCH OFFERS
HIS SERVICES FREE,

To all who call now we will
give our services free. our only
\ charge being for the Koch Tubcr-
Z outline. which we viii furnish at
4 cost. Our oibces arc iu nearly
all the large cities, the Wash
~ ingtoH Office being % ca L Street
northwest.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1902-10-11
A Hyphennted Message.

when you take up residence in the
City of Mexico" said an American who
had lived there for several years, "you
are waited upon by the police, who
ask you how many beggars may call
at your house every morning and re-
ceive dole Your answer is recorded,
and only the number of beggars men
toned dare show up. had my brother
with me at the house, and our answers
to the police differed somewhat. Two
weeks after their call a messenger
came on an errand and inquired for
Jones.
(which Jones? | asked.
"'Senor,' he replied, 4 know that
there are two Of yOu-the Jones-you-
can-send-along- about eight of'em and
the Jones-I n't-feed-a-cussed-o ne-of-
'em, and the Jones | want is not the
first
"'Then, as I'm the one who said eight
beggars might come around, you don't
want me- ----
"It cannot be. II is the Iwon't-feed-
accused one-of 'em-Jones | want
"'But he is not in just now. Can you
leave your message with meY
"'Si, senior. Tell you him when he
arrives that if he dOnt-want-to-feed-a-
cussed one of 'em he-can- gO-to-b!azes-
and be-hanged-to-hm.