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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
DOGS HABITS WERE COSTLY
Animal Frightened Horse, and Owner
Must Paw.

NEW YORK. March 1.-The Appellate
Division in the Fourth Department in
the case of Lena @. Austin against Rush
Bartlett has decided, in an opinion by
Judge Hiscock. that an owner of a farm
who keeps on his premises a dog owned
by a tenant, with knowledge that such
dog is accustomed to rush at persons
travelling along the highway, IS liable for
injuries sustained by persons driving by
the premises in consequence of their
horses becoming frightened and running
away.
The plaintiff and her mother were lass
ing the defendants premises in cart.
when dog ran at and attacked the horse
frightening him and causing him to run
away. Mrs. Austin was thrown out and
received severe injuries. especially to one
Of her knees. She produced much evil
dence TO prove that the dog which at
tackled her and ran out from the defend
ants premises belonged TO him, and that
for long time the dog had been accus-
toned to indulge in the pernicious habit
of pursuing persons.
The defendant contended that the dog
vas not his. but belonged to tenant OF
his who lived on the farm. The trial re-
suited in judgment for Mrs. Austin for
s. 600.
In reviewing the case Judge Hiscock
writes that the evidence amply warranted
the jury in finding that the plaintiff was
very severely and painfully injured; that
such injuries resulted from the vicious
and unjustiiable action of the dog In pur-
suing and frightening her horse, and that
this conduct of the animal. whether it
belonged to the defendant or his tenant,
was in accordance with habit which had
existed for long time and with which
the defendant was perfectly well ac-
quainted. The judgment of $4,000 was,
however, reduced TO $4,000.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03

given in the town hall on such date.
At the conclusion OF the performance a
barrel OF -four would be given to each
person who had purchased a ticket. /
rented the hall for one night. paying in
advance.
Bought Little Barrels.
q then bought a barrel of flour. taking
care not to have it known that | was in
any way connected with the show. My
next act was to purchase several hun
dred of the little miniature barrels such
as lacks are frequently sold in. care
fully filled each of these barrels with
flour and took them to the hall
Never. as long as live. will l forget
my anxiety when the night of the show
rolled around. If the people patronized
the affair was saved, and if they didn't
well, | wouldn't have money enough left
to carry me to the next town. | was door
keeper. of course as | had taken no one
into the scheme with me.
About an hour before the time for the
entertainment to begin | saw the country
people coming TO the place in droves
Nearly all of them came in wagons, or
with wheelbarrows TO carry home the
barrel of flour.
WHEN lHt nail was lull 70 the uUOIS
and / saw that no more people could be
crowded in, | left my post and went
around to the stage. Stepping out be-
fore the audience | informed them that
as some of my talent had not yet ar
rived il would be better for them to come
~ and get their barrels of flour before
t., performance. They were requested
II wait about ten minutes. however. I'M
provision could be made for carrying
IL m down to their wagons.
Skipped the Town.
81 rad a whole valise full of nickels.
dimes and quarters; I knew there was
over a hundred dollars in the thing. With
out waiting another moment / grabbed the
bag and skipped out the back way. AS l
had anticipated, l got safely away from
the town.
THE start that money gave me- he
continued. put me on my feet again. and
| have never had cause to resort to such
an enterprise again. But it just goes to
show how easily people can be fooled"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
Not Much Difference.

"Sir, you have deceived met exclaim-
ell the angry damsel. You told me you
were working and earned a big salary. and
oil that statement you have been holding
me in your arms and have become en-
gagged to me. now find that you do
not work and that you are a confirmed
loafer.'
Guilty" replied the wretch. ''but Bar
mum said the American people liked to be
humbugged."
'Humbug whom you choose. sir, but I.
sir. do not propose to be um-husged.'
Having nothing else to do. he Pot that
in his pipe and went out to smoke it
Baltimore News.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
KILLED IN FREIGHT WRECK.
Harlem Railway Train Plunges Into a
Washout.

CHATHAM. n. Y, March The Har-
lem freight train which left here at 5:i5
yesterday morning was wrecked one and
one-half miles north of Philmont by run
ming into washout twenty-five feet long
and fifty feet deep. Edward Stewart. en-
gineer: Clarence Waltermire fireman. and
Frank Clark Stewart. brakeman, all of
Chatham, were killed
The Stewards were killed instantly and
Wsltermire lived about ten minutes.
Three freight cars were completely de-
stroyed and tossed down thirty-foot en-
bankment, and the fourth was thrown
across the tracks.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
District Basketball League.

The Sixth Battalion and Carroll Insti-
tute teams will play game tonight in
the District Basketball League series
The game will be played in the Guards
Centre Market gymnasium. and promises
to be well contested. Dancing Will fol-
low the game.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
TO CLEAR SEA OF DERELIcTS.
Cruiser Cincinnati Goes on a Voyage Of
Destruction.

NEW YORK; March 2.--Thr cruiser
Cincinnati has startsa from Tompkins-
Vile op a cruise to free The SSSth. Attain
tic from many DANGEROUS aetelIsfa At
Newport She Viii teve Cd hoard a large
quantity OF dynamite, ana tHea1TIll 30 to
sea and search for tff aozsbs b deep
lyips Heavy bulls 81 SfeeHSs SHIPS boat
Ing aust bsheafs % fatsr ps9tfuaihg
abpts the strffsS 81 the ses, For o ship
to fah Oh One 81 thsss u Almost Sure de-
ceoaa'ssdat Metssa has teSeived from
The MysfaSsEsyA$ Rar Y, r tss
noaEhosti9s; alS6st SG b&sytsSstdI, along the
paths of navigation,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
Orange A. c. Reinstated.

The registration committee of the Met
ropolitan Association OF the A. A. U. on
Friday reinstated the Orange A. C. bas-
ketball team, 1t having promised that
in future it would play only with teams
that are eligible under the rules OF the
A. a. U.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
Proves It's Easy.

A man well known in the theatrical
world gained his start by operating n
gift show and imposing on the public He
now looks back upon his experiences while
in the impostor business with vast amuse-
ment While going over his experiences
the other day he said:
II found myself broke in a little coun-
try town once with no prospects ahead
Not that il was the first tine | had been
broke. but 1 was without any chance of
getting fresh start. One day hit upon
a scheme that believed would bring me
in considerable cash.
II sold my watch and chain, the only
article of any value that / had. With
the money ! had a number OF large ad-
vertisements printed. setting forth the
fact that a grand performance would be
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
NO DISMISSALS In
RECORDERS OFFICE
Official AK Does Not Fall as
Anticipated.
Mr.. Dancey Postpones Action and Will
Make No Changes Except for
Good of Service.

Rumors of dismissals and furloughs for
an indefinite period were rife among the
employees in the Recorder of Deeds Of
flee last week 1t was confidently expect
ed by many that there would be a reduc-
tion of the force on Saturday, which hap
pened to be the first of the month
1t was a great relief to those who fear
ed that they might come within range of
the Recorders official ak when they did
not receive the dreaded yellow envelope
when they presented themselves at the
pay desk.
Made No Intimation.
Mr.. Dancey, the Recorder of Deeds. was
asked about the rumors which had been
floating AROUND for several days. He
stated that there should be no need for
alarm among the employees of the office,
as he had not intimated to anyone that
he intended to reduce the working force
at this time.
He is fast acquainting himself with all
the small details of the work in connec-
ton with the office, ane when this is ac-
complished, il he deems 1t necessary for
the best interests of the Office, there may
be some changes made in the working
force.
Force increased One Man.
In this connection it may be said that
the force was increased last week by one
copyist This would indicate that Mr..
Dancey has no intention, at present at
least, of making any wholesale dismissaIs
or ordering indefinite furloughs. AS
matter of fact, while there is a large
number of employees, copyists, upon the
pay roll, the expense is not SO great as
an inspection of this list might suggest.
Only part of the copyists are at work
at time The others are compelled TO
await their turn for copy" and are not
paid for doing nothing, but merely for the
acfIal work dai,l.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
Work Was Good.
Question of Law.

The act specifies that the deed must be
done for the purpose and with the intent
TO defraud the Government. In behalf of
Bates 1t is contended that he had no
intention OF defrauding the Government.
He did not attempt to get something for
nothing. 1t is also alleged that he gave
full. good days work for the pay he
received. Along this line the defence will
no doubt make its plan.
The trial has been set several times.
but has as often been postponed. The
first delay was necessitated because of
the desire OF the District Attorney to
await the decision OF the Court OF APP
peals of the District on questions in
volved in the case. 1t was set for trial
again last January, but was postponed
because the iuries drawn for service dur
ing that month were declared to be lille
gally organized.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
BATES MUST ANSWER
TO PERJURY CHARGE
Accused of Filing False Pa
pers to Secure Position.
Was Employed in Bureau of Engraving
and Printing-Case Several
Times Postponed.

Harry W. Bates will be put on trial to-
day in Criminal Court No. 2 to answer
charge OF perjury. The offence with which
he is charged is causing to be placed on
file with the Civil Service Commission
false affidavits in the hope of securing
employment "a 20
As a matter of fact. Bateso did secure
a position in the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing as plate printer, and it is said
that he is an excellent workman. 1t de-
veloped at the preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner Mills that he
had not served full apprenticeship.
In order to secure employment at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing it is
necessary that the applicant shall show
that he has completed his apprenticeship
In order TO secure the position. it is
claimed by the Government that Bates
filed false affidavits with the Civil Ser
vice Commission. f-Jt
Work Was Good.
Bates was employed for several months
at the bureau. His work was excellent
and no one suspected for long time that
by right of not having served a full ap-
premiership. For some reason or other
his appointment was investigated. Bates
was shortly aftsrward arrested.
At the preliminary hearing Attorney
Campbell Darlington contended on behalf
OF Bates that he was Illegally arrested,
and that the act or acts he Is accused of
committing do not come within the NEAL
ing o. the statue which it is claimed he
violated
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-03
COAL Fields OF
THE UNITED STATES
Pennsylvania Assumes First
Place for Production.
HALF OF AREA VALUABLE
Appalachian Field Presents Certain Well
Marked Types Which, for Particular
Purposes, Are Regarded as Standard
Alaska in Experimental Stage.

The third part of the twenty-second an
nual report. l900-1901. of the United
States Geological Survey. dealing with
COAL oil. and cement. is now passing
through the press. The volume is the
answer to many requests made to the
Geological Survey for information con-
corning the coal supply of the country
and is based on geographic. geologic, and
trade relations. The Introductory part,
by DR.. Charles Willard Hayes. geoiogist,
discusses briefly the distribution. develop
ment. production. and markets of the coal
fields of the Uni-ed States.
The total areas foot up some 2SO.S97
square miles. exclusive of Alaska, and
exclusive also of vast areas of Ignite coal
not strictly comparable with the higher
grade anthracite and bituminous Goals. OF
this total area approximately 90 per cent
is probably productive. The rank of
States in production differs greatly from
their rank in coal area
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23
Strikes and Public Schools.

The Chicago public schools are hav- ing an epidemic of strikes. In five schools in that city this method has been resCrted to as q remedy for the real or imagined grievances of the pu- pills. As an illustration of the imita- tive character of the American youth it is probably uneQualed.
 The grievances are as various as the incidents. At one school the teacher dismissed a pupil for alleged disorderly conduct and was then dismissed her self by the principal. The class sided with the teacher and refused to attend school unless she was reinstated. At another school the pupils complained that the teacher came late occasionally and that they were inconvenienced thereby. In two schools the regularity and the length of the recess were the sources of the trouble, while in the fifth school the scholars were aggrieved because the teachers legs were too long.
 The conduct of the strikes is another illustration of American imitativeness. Unions were formed, strike committees appointed an doffers of arbitration ac- cepted or rejected as the case might be The reply Of one president of a school boys and girls union wOuld~be credit able to strikers with more years over their heads. Said he: "Yes, we've give in. But I want you to put 1t in the papers that we didn't have to- Only if t wasn't for Miss Mc-Ieon and Alderman Powers asking US to arbi- trate we wouldn't a-give in" Presi- dent Mitchell, of the miners union, could not have put the case more teTseiy and aptly-
 What the end will be in all the cases is not yet apparent but it will prob ably be determined more by the will Of the parents than by anything else. No one of these so-called strikes among school children would have occurred had there been better parental training as well as the initiative trait of the rising generation. It is to be hoped that they will be confined to Chicago
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

plough, but harrow. roll and seed the ground at the same time, thus saving one-fourth the cost of planting.
 The Natal Mercury tells an interest ing story of Sir Henry McCallum, gov ernor of Natal. He opened the annual prize shooting meeting at Maritzburg. firing the first shot himself. "The dis tance was 200 yards" says 'The Mer- cury," " and although the haze had not lifted, the governor came well out or the ordeal. The customary bull was shown, but his excellency wanted to know the exact location of the bullet; whereupon an inner was signalled, the missile striking the target an inch to the right of the bull"
 Sir George Reid, who has iIItimated that he will retire this winter from the presidency of the Royal Scottish aca- denny, has for over ten years been president of the body which represents Scottish art, and so he has well earned the freedom from office that he will now enjoy.
 The Paris Journal publishes an ac- count of a conversation in which Sir Wilfred Laurier is said to have taken part On being asked by the represen- tative of the Journal why Canada did not incorporate herself with the United States, the Canadian premier is report ed to have replied: "We should disap- pear. French Canada would disappear much more quickly in that gigantic furnace than in the food of Anglo-SaX- on immigration. All who love the French language ought to wish us to remain Canadians. Besides, there mi hing nnWa61WS fnrach1dnW SrICh change.
 Knox College, Toronto, has been of- fered the chair of apOlogetics and homi- letics left vacant by the death of Pro- lessor eElman of Edinburgh.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23
SMALL COUNTRY PosToFFICEs.

One of the unexpected results of the extension of the rural free delivery service is the discontinuance of post offices in the smaller rural commu- mites. As a result of the extensions Of the service last year 1,90s6 post offices were discontinued, effecting a saving in the salaries of pOstmasters aggregating $116,S07.
 Although these economies were not anticipated by those who advocated the free mail delivery for rural dis tricts, it was inevitable that the deliv- cry of mail to farms in the vicinity of the smaller rural villages would do "way with the necessity for postofIices in such communities. In this connec- ton it will be interesting to watch the effect of the gradual extension Oi the rural free delivery service upon certain urban centers.-Chicag Record Her aid.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23
ALBERT AND MARY.
They Are Husking Corn to Get House
 Keeping Money.


 Albert Force and Mary Hopewell of Chargewater, Warren county, N. J., daily husk corn for the sturdy old farmers of the Musconetcong Valley to raise funds to get married. The folk of the u.strict look upon the pretty TO- nance with interest and do all they can to encourage the young couple.
 Albert and Mary have known each other since spring. lie came here from New York with MT. and Mrs. Skerry as a coachman, and one day while driving his employer, saw Mary returning from work at the Hopatcong Woolen Mills at Chargewater. The coachman early sought an introduction to the pretty lass and gained it. The two soon became engaged to be mar ried.
 Two weeks ago, when the Skerrys returned to New York Albert announc- ed he had decided to stay at the Vill- age. He obtained employment at the mills, but he was inexperienced, and earned little more than enough to pay his board. Mary's wages, too. were small, and the young couple were in a quandary, as it requires several years to learn the trade and before that time Albert knew he could not command sufficient pay to get mar ried.
 After discussing many plans Mary hit upon the idea of shucking corn. We can earn enough money to get married and start housekeeping by Transksgiv- ing Day" she said, and after that you can easily get better employment here" "
 The corn crop has been unusually heavy this year. labor is scarce in the section, and so next day the young
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23
PERSONAL.

Dr. Richard J. Calling, the well known inventor of the famous machine gun, who is now at work on a motor plough, celebrated the forty eighth anniversary of his marriage to Miss Sanders, of Indianapolis, at St. Louis on October A. Mrs. Gatlings parents were Kentuckians. Her sister was the mother of General Lew Wallace. Dr. and Mrs. Gatling have three children. all of whom, as well as their parents, live in New York. The celebrated in ventor thinks his new plough will rev olutionize agriculture on the great farms of the west. The plough will be run by gasoline motor of sufficient power to propel the machine with the shares at any depth up to twelve inches. The plough will not only
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

couple met with success at the first place they offered their services. They began work at once. It was not long before the folk of the neighborhood heard of the novel undertaking, and the couple were flooded with requests to go to various farms. Mary acts as cashier, and to date has earned over $25. while Albert has earned over $40.
 The prospective bride is eighteen years old. They will receive many presents from a host of admiring friends on their wedding day.-New York World.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

1t is reported that eX-Empress EuSe- nie will shortly attempt to attach property of the French government for the various judgments obtained by her in civil suits against the state. The judgments in favor of the former em- press involve the sum of more than $4O0,00O and various historic objects, including fifty paintings formerly owned by Louis Napoleon, which Flu genie says she will present to the na- tion if the government agrees to prop erly label them as her gifts.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

and not spread east. Pennsylvania at least is troubled enough with strikes among grown people to not want to deal with similar disturbances among school children.-Phiiadelphia Press.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

Doctors Little Girl-"Your papa owes my papa money" Lawyers Little Girl-'That's nothing; papa said he was glad to get off with his life. ."-Balti- more American.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-23

THE FROST KINGS are for gentle men and THE FROST QUEENS are for ladies to wear around the body to ward off KOLpS and keep the chest and back warm. We have the GENU- NE. (See west window)
 Remember your prescriptions are filled right, and you get what you ask for at Bears. Our Tel. No. is 931.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-16

m%issioner's figures do not give the
full cost of the subjugation of the In.
dams. So that white men might &C.
cupy this continent in peace Indian
wars began soon after colonies were
founded in Virginia and New England,
and were carried on at intervals dur
ing a century and a half of colonial
existence. To find what it really cost
to get rid of the Indians it will be
necessary to add to the expenditures
of the national government those of
the colonies and also those Of the
British government prior to the Dec
laration of independence. Allowance
must be made also for the fact that
the purchasing power of money was
greater two and a half centuries ago
than it is now and that an expendi-
ture of $1,000 in King Phipil's war
meant much more than an expendi-
ture of $1,000 in modern Indian war.
From first to last the Indians have
cost the whites a sum out of all pro-
portions to their numbers. It has
been no simple matter to MAKE this
country an abode for civilized men.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-16

of that wonderful woman, George
Elliot, by Miss Laura earns.
The Ragtime Whist club met with
Miss Blanche Mickey Thursday even
ing. Miss Lillian Allen, who made
the highest score was rewarded with
that very popular story of the Rustler
war in Wyoming, by Owen Wister,
''The Virginian." Refreshments, con-
sisting of nut sandwiches, shrimp
salad, olives, cake and coffee, were
served. Miss Laura Reed will be
the hostess at the next meeting of
the club, at the handsome new home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fish, in North
Thirty-first street.
The piano recital given by Mr.. LIE
Conte, Monday evening, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Goddard was
attended by a large number of the
music loving people of, the city. The
rooms were handsomely decorated for
the occasion with flowers and potted
plants. The entertainment certainly
was a musical treat. Each number
on the program was artistically and
delightfully."- rendered. By many Mr..
LeConte is considered to be the finest
pianist in the state.
Following an initiation at the reg
ular meeting of the order of the East
ern Star last Tuesday evening a very
pleasant social session took place.
At the next meeting there will be the
annual election of officers.
The Ladies Aids connected with the
different churches Of the city met as
usual Wednesday afternoon. The
Congregational Aid met with Mrs.
Goss. st. Luke's Guild with Mrs. l.
D. O'Donnell. The latter will hold
their handkerchief sale late next
week. The Baptist Aid met on the
same afternoon, as did the ladies Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, who
will hold their annual bazaar early
next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones of South Thir-
tieth street, entertained a few friends
at duplicate whist Thursday evening
Tempting refreshments were served
and the evening was very much en-
joyed. Their quests were Miss Pan
ton, Ella Hood, Minnie Panton, Ander-
son, and Messrs. T.. Chapple and Kirk.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. B. HEREFORD will re-
side in Boston for the winter, where
they have taken a furnished house.
* y i
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Sherman had
as their guest, during the week. q
brother of the latter, Mr.. Sawyer,
from Michigan.