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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Just a Hint.

''And after I get off the cars" said
young Marley, who had asked and
received permission to call, which
way do | turn to get to your house?"
why" said she, right in front of
you, on the corner, you'll see a candy
store-a very nice candy store-and
-er-when you come out you walk
two blocks east"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
csntenarIans Tell Their secrets.

Several persons 100 years old were
asked by New York newspaper the
secret of their old age. Their replies
do not Indicate that there is any Sc
cret about it. They agree upon:
Don't borrow trouble; don't worry;
don't get angry. Be regular and abb
stemious in your habits; enjoy life;
get plenty of fresh air; work hard;
sleep much; laugh and be content"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Not a Winninq Way.

Peckham (reading) - Lost or
stolen, pedigree fox terrier. Reward
if returned, and no questions asked
Poor man! feel sorry for him"
Mrs. Peckham-"Why do you say
poor man? Perhaps the advertiser
is a woman"
Peckham-Nonsense. Doesn't it
say No questions asked'?"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Won 1t, But

Talking about BETS" said the man
with the cinnamon beard, reminds
me that when l was good-sized
chunk of boy l won IS once by eat
ing four big squash pies"
Great Scott," exclaimed the man
with the retreating chin, "how could
you hold 'em ALP"
We'll, l held them till l got the
money"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
He Knew.

Black-"His father was a most
wonderful man, and had a marvellous
gift of foretelling the future very
accurately. Why, he actually knew
the very day, place and hour of his
own death, and made preparations
accordingly"
White-"Rubbish. How could he?"
Black-"The Judge told him.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
An Execution.

Sharpe-No man would enter the
presence of queen without uncover
ing his head
Whealton-Oh, yes, read to-day
about a man who appeared before
queen with covered head.
Sharpe-Who was he?
Whealton-A photographer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06

Tor examination before paying for same. Cetalog-
uee free All goods stamped FRED MUELLER,
lls-l5 Larimer Street. Denver. Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Like Father,D Etc.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "the baby is trying to talk
again. It's wonderful how he takes
after you!"
81 think it must have been politics.
He started very calmly. but in a few
minutes he was as angry and red in
the face as could be-"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Belated Confession.

81 love you,'' Mr.. Polk stammered.
I've been trying to say this to you
for months. | know l have been slow,
but oh! l hope am not too late"
"You will be. I'm afraid, if you don't
start now. | hear papa coming down
stairs"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Mind Cure.

Mr.. Kreezus-What is that tropical
landscape worth?
Art Dealer-Two hundred and fifty
dollars.
Mr., Kreezus-I'll take it. want to
hang it in. the parlor 1t will be
cheaper than having a. fire in the
crate.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
rrihute to Her Charms.

Nell-Miss Oldgirl stopped at your
hotel at the shore, didn't she?
BELIEVES; and the first day she
arrived she was tickled to death. She
signed the hotel register, and the
clerk wrote Suite 16" after her
name.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
CATARRH OF LUNGS.
A Prominent Chicago Lady Cured
by Pe-ru-na.

Miss Maggie Welch, secretary of the
Betsey Ross Educational and Benevo-
lent Society, writes from 32s North State
street, Chicago, ILL.,, the following glow
ing words concerning Peruna:
Last fall caught the most severe
cold 1 ever had in my life. l coughed
night and day, and my lungs and throat
became SO sore that was in great dis
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06
Denver Directory.
SADDLES and HARNESS

with breechiny
for t2Ii $40 Steel
Horn Stock sal
die for so. SO
Steel Horn saddle
double cine h a
for SIS. Do not
be deceived by
worthless imita-
tons but send
your order direct
to US and get the
best genuine oak
tan n ed harness
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-06

tress. All cough remedies nauseated
me, and nothing afforded me relief until
my doctor said rather in joke, Il guess
Peruna is the only medicine that will
cure you
II told him that would certainly try
it and Immediately sent for bottle. |
found that relief came the first day, and
as l kept taking it faithfully the cough
gradually diminished, and the soreness
left me. 1t is fine. Maggie Welch.
Address the Peruna Medicine Co., Co.
lumbus, Ohio, for free literature on
catarrh
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
MR. SHAW ON THE TELEGRAPH.
said 10 Believe iu the Policy of Gov
crnmcnt Ownership.

Governor Shaw. ne new Secretary Of
the Treasury. is an earnest advocate Of
tho proposition for the Government owner
ship Of the teIegraghs. A prominent Re
publican Senator. who himself while a
member OF the House. introduced bills to
bring Tb0ut the transfer OF the tcIe-raphs
from .rivate 10 Government control and
TO place the employees under the Civil Ser
vice. is authority for this statement.
Nr. shaw's interest ln the matter U.s. in
tensifcI because Of bis knowledge O. gz-
listing banking conditions Tie is strongly
iH favor Of the establishment Of additional
5anl-z with comparatively small capital.
i'm the couatry districts for the convenience
O. farmers and others.
To do this additional bonds upon which
the banks could base their circulation are
necessary. because existing bonds are get
ting scarce and are commanding high
prices in the market Instead Of paying
out money from The Treasury FOR the puf-
chase Of the existing telegraph lines, Mr.
shaw realizes that bonds would De issued
By the Government in payment therefor.
and these securities could be utilized BY
the banks he desires 20 foster.
While, therefore. ne believes that the
teIegraphs. like the mails. should be IN
der Government control. he ha- an ad-
ditiOnal interest in the subject because OF
banking necessities.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
UNCLE SAM 4
GENEROUS FOE.
Return Of Chinese Loot First
Act Of the Kind in Worlds
FiiSt0ry-MORey TO Be Given
TO Banking Corporation.
MAY BE PAID OVER TODAY.

An unprecedented act in the history Of
international warfare viii be the return
10 the Chinese Government Of s350.OO0 in
loot secured by the United States Marine
Corps az Tientsin.
Nr. wa. The Chinese Minister. viii re-
ceive either today or tomorrow a check
for $55o,Co0, covering the value Of the
loot. signed by the President.
To BE sent through L. :. Fiduciary.
Mr. wa viii hand this check to Hippo
lyte Hardy. secretary OF the International
Banking Corporation. the aduciary Of this
Government IN China and it viii at once
be transmitted 70 China through the in
teruatiOnaI Banking corporations agent,
Mr.. James FearCn al Shanghai.
In the worlds history OF sieEes and the
fall OF cities. followed by scenes Of
rapiue and loot, there has never before
been a case where O Government has re-
turned booty secured by its soldiers.
VIII Sign Bond for 81 .OOO.OOO.
Mr.. Hardy was today prepared TO sign
bond for S1.CO0.O30. required OF the In
ternationaI Banking Corporation. before
it begins operations in the Orient as the
nduciary Of this Government. The arst
payment Of the United States share Of
the Chinese indemnity will be made
through the International Banking Cor
poraticn 10 this Government. the latter
part Of the present month. Il viii amount
10 $50 1000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
MEN
MAKE PROTEST.
Arguments Against Cut in Tariff
on Cuban Product By Many
Interests.

TEetW9ys and Means Committee today
save hearing to the tobacco interests
Of the United States which oppose a re-
duction Of the duty on Cuban tobacco.
large delegation representing the in
terests in various sections Of the coun-
try was present John R. Young. Of Phil
adelPhia, president OF the Leaf tobacco
interests Of the country. argued against
concessions 10 Cuba on the ground that
under the present plan the entire expense
Of Cuban relief would fan on two indus
tTios-tObacco and sugar. Re believed in
giving relief TO Cuba. but thought the
burden should be more equally dis
tributcd.
He said that there are now 81. 600 acres
Of tobacco land in Ohio % coo in Wiscon-
sin. $1,000 in Pennsylvania. 1900 in New
York. ana ILGC0 in Connecticut the pro-
duction from which would be seriously
crippled by The proposed Cuban tariff
reduction. He asserted that the reduc-
ton would wipe out the American I0-ceut
cigar. ana would give Cuba the entire
American market for cigars above 3
York. made an argument along the same
lines.
Mr.. Joseph II. Diaz. Of Tampa. Fla.
representing the cigar manufacturers.
made a strong appeal against any tariff
reduction.
IIr. George Storm. or New York. rep
resenting the National Tobacco Growers
o. the United States. said that under the
present law at least 80 per cent Of the
Cuban tobacco crop was imported into
the United States He denied the pub
lished statement that unless the tariff
was reduced the tobacco growers OF Cuba
would be ruined. Mr.. Storm said there
was now in Cuba 10000 bales Of tobacco
held by spectators and others. waiting
for he reduction OF the tariff on Cuban
tobacco. ANY change in the existing to
bscco schedule. he said, would prove
serious blow to the tobacco interest Of the
Omitted States
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
JURY DRAWING PROCEEDS.
TrIesmeH Easy TO Get for The Pat
rick rial.

NEW YORK. jan Z1.-By tonight it Is
confidently expected a jury viii have
been formed to hear the remarkable case
Of Lawyer Albert #. Patrick charged
with prompting the murder Of millionaire
william Marsh Rice
Five jurors, an men above the average
in intelligence. were .r---~ 20 ycster-
days opening session
4 curious feature OF the work Of accur-
ing the jury in this case is the fact that
there is an apparent desire on the part
o. the talesmen examined 10 serve.
Usually taIesmen produce All sorts Of
sg5terfuse 20 escape jury -cuty IN murder
cases that promise 80 be protractei.
Lawyers Moore and House. for Pat
riciz. pat the taIcsraen through search
ing examinations. auG even queried them
upon their personal affairs. Patricks
consent was given before the lawyers ac-
copied each iuryman.
Patrick entered the court room ihis
morning apparently as buOyart ana
cheerful as ever. no signs OF fear OF
nervousness can De detected OF his face.
As competent lawyer himself. ne saws
he Is positive that his line Of defence is
without a Gaw. Patrick viii practically
conduct his own defence
A crowd Of men aud women eager 20
catch a glimpse OF tie accused lawyer.
surged about the court room entrance
this morning. The court officers had
their haEds full in handling the crowd.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
TRUSTEES ASK
HIS DISMISSAL.
Northwestern University Pro-
fesSor Who Attacked the
Bible May Be Compelled to
Resign His PrOfess0rship.
WILL MAKEFlOHT, HOWEVER.

CHICAGO. Jan. 21-A demand for the
dismissal OF Prof Charles " Pearson
from the faculty Of the Northwestern
University because Of his attack upon the
Bible. has been made By two trustees OF
Tie Institution.
u is announced that charges Of hcresy
viii be preferred against Prof Pearson
al the meeting Of the trustees this after
noon
il is admitted ia Evanston that IL the
trustees take uD The natter. the Meth
odist Church win also investigate the
case.
Evanston Tern Iy- Discussion.
Evanston is torn asuude- by che discus
sion Of jhe article written by Prof Pear
son. and Chicago NethodIsts also have
been wrought up over the affair.
While many condemn hira and say that
he -Est De busted from the church and
the university, others have taken up his
cause.
Among those who are backing him arc
Prof George \ Coe. VIM occupies the
chair Of mental philosophy at North
western, and Trustee James Il. Raymond
Pref. PearsOn's PartisanS.
Prof. Coe believes, as does Prof Pear
son. that the Bible IS not infauibIe. In
an address before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association in Chicago he attacked
the orthodox estimate Of the scriptures.
and Characterized the preachers who held
it to be literally true as "artful dodgers"
and mental acrobats."
Dr. Pearson declares he VIII not re-
treat one step from his position or re-
tract one word He denes DIT. c. J. Little
one OF his principal accusers. TO prove
that his attack was heretieaI Dr, Pear
son compares himself with Wyciine and
-FyndaiL. and points to them 20 show the
Inconsistency Of the present attack upon
himself
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
WON'T WAIT ON INQUEST.
commission VIII Investigate Tua-
me- Wreck Independently.

NEW YORK. Jan. 21-Tae state Rail-
road Commissioner have decided to be-
SIN their Investigation OF the Park Ave
nue. tunnel without awaiting the conclu-
sion Of the corGner's inquest.
District Attorney Jerome now finds #
necessary to read over all the testimony
OF the railroad employees before he can
determine how many more witnesses he
in"sl call Th't is why the cor0ner's in
quest has been adjourned until Friday.
Under the circumstance the State Rail
road Commissioners have concluded to
start their Investigation on Thursday.
The District Attorney viii probably be
able TO complete his case before the cor
oner's jury on Friday afternoon.
President Newman. OF the New York
Central Railroad. viii be the most i'm
portant witness called by the District
Attorney All the evidence taken yester-
cay tended to put the entire responsible
lty for The tunnel management upon the
New York Central Railroad.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
IN OPPOSITION
To IRRIGATION.
Representative SibIey Declares
that # the Arid Lands Of the
West Are Reclaimed Eastern
Farmers viii Be Ruined.
AFRAID OF SPECULATION.

When the urgent deficiency bill WAS
taken up in the House today Representa-
tive Sibley C2ep- Pa secured the floor
ndaddressed the Committee OF the Whole
on the subject OF arid lands He Wig
orou2ly attacked tho proposition OF Gov
eminent precipitation for irrigation. It
would benefit but q few. ne said. and the
lands would De desDOlled Dr. spectators
IN whose hands they would fall
These Western lands irrigated. ne said.
would produce six times as much as the
lands OF the Middle West. AID the present
demands did no. need these increased
products
ouId ImDoyeriSh the East.
The scheme. he declared. would be too
great a competition against the agricuI-
turists OF the East. and would reduce
them 20 poverty He favored holding the
Western public lands for the use Of fu-
turc generations sid
He earned those who had farmers as
their cr-sutuents against voting to open
up the arid lands.
During his remarks dr. SibIey was in
terrupted By Mr. Newiands fDem-. New.
who asked .ow the great States Of the
Middle West would have been developed
If the same policy which 1Ir. Siblev adT0-
Gated had been adopted. There was then
no protest from the farmers CT the East.
Opportunity for Redemption.
Mr.. Newlands then said that the urgent
deficiency bill made provision for buying
lands from the friars fl the Philippines
and building military posts there. The
West asked only an opportunity to re-
claim itsal5-its arid lands-5y defeating
the proceeds Of the sale Of public lands
TO purposes Of irrigation and opening Up
these lands for settlement
He showed how the storing NJ Of storm
waters would prevent foods in the West
along the Missouri and other rivers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
A ROSY STATEMENT
BY GOVERNOR TAFT.
The Civil Head Of the Philippines Reaches San
Francisco, and Gives Ou Report on
Conditions in the Islands.
Natives Now Locking Upon America with More Kindness Than
at Any Previous Tme-Ony Two Provinces
Are Still Disafected.

Taft before he left that the province CT
Eatangas and the neighborinE provinces
would be paciled before the 1st Of March
The provinces OF Cebu and BohoI. until
recently disturbed By insurgent opera
lions. have now become pacifed. all Of
the Insurgents therein surrendering. In
the other thi-ty-one provinces organized
by civil government there is peace, and
conditions are improving daily.
Civil Government satisfactory.
The people Of the Philippine Islands
are very anxious for Congressional IegIs-
Iation looking to the permanent establish
ment OF a civil government. The civil
governments established by the Commits
sion are working satisfactorily. The chief
difficulty has been in policing the prov
inces in which there has been recent war
and in which small Ladrone bands con-
tinue.
The establishment OF a Philippine con
stabu!ary by the civil government. con
sistinE OF natives OF The provinces. OH
cered partly by Americans has been mosi
successful. although The organization CI
the consta bulary and their equipment are
not yet complete.
Governor Taft's health has been muck
improved by the voyage. though his
strength has net yet been restored lie IS
accompanied by Mrs. Taft and their tire,
children
He viii leave for his Cincinnati home
Thursday evening or Friday morning, and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
TEMPERANCE woMEN TO MEET.
Programme OF Conference ARRANGED
for Nc1t Thursday.

The first quarterly convention Of the
Wom1n's Christian Temperance Union Of
the District Of Columbia will be held in
the Eastern Presbyterian Church corner
Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue north
east. on Thursday. January %. from 10
a. m 10 4-5e p. ~ The president. Mrs.
Clinton smith. will preside
The convention will be- welcomed DIV the
pastor Of the church Rev. Thomas Chal-
mers Easton. and Mrs. Jennie S. Bartlett
viii respond
Reports Of superintendent Of deD7rr-
ments vii. be as follows.
Scientific temperance instruction Mrs
l. D. FOuts. anti-narcCtlc Mrs Ella
Drew temperance literature Mrs Ruth
VI. c.. Pealer. work among foreigners.
Mrs Hannah Crosby. Reports Of officers
Of the board Of trustees will also be
made and there viii be q discussion OF
financial plans for the benefit of the w.
C.. T. L. building fund led by Mrs Jennie
W Robinson, president Of the board Of
trustees.
At the afternoon session there viii be
an address by Mrs Margaret Dive Ellis
national superintendent of the legislative
department and the following discus
-iJns viii DE taken up-
sunday School Work" Mrs. Wilbur
Crafts, Young Waec-earncrs' Club. %
Mrs. Nellie Bradley. Loyal Temperance
Legion" Mrs Hay Price. ~ THaurh. Do
Mrs. Jennie Bates Legislation and Petit
ti0u. Mrs. s.. g. Taylor. Prison and
Jail" Mrs. Caroline Foust, City Mis-
siOuary." Mrs. Rosa Brown, "CufermeHt-
ed Wine" Mrs. B. r. Butler. Soldiers.
Sailors and Marines" Mrs. Lucius Ran
dUlph. Flower Mission. Mrs. Grace
Spencer. Sabbath Observance" Mrs.
Mary f. Catlin, Press and State Re
ports" Mrs Ruth NJ, G. PeaIer. Mothers
Meetings" Mrs. W. +. Riemer- Work
Among CoIored People" Mrs r. Doug
las Sprague; Parliamentary" Mrs. T. r.
Williams. Work Among Railroad Men
and Firemen," Mrs. S. II. Martin, Non
alcoholic Medication" Mrs Daisy C.
Wedding. original paper by Mrs NJ L.
Ireland report OF national convention.
Mrs. Sarah Eridley; Systematic Civ
ing" Mrs. Martha B Hamlin.
The music will be under the direction
OF Mrs NJ ". Mitchell. Orgauist. Mrs.
John Shedi. The public are cordially in
Viled.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. Glow, Will
lam Il. Taft Of the Philippine IsiSads.
who arrived last night On the transport
Grant. having left Manila on December
=. is still q sick man, and his physician
refused to permit him to be interviewed.
The vessel was placed in quarantine till
morning, but Governor Taft gave out this
statement.
Governor Tafz's Statement.
by authority and instruction Of the
Secretary OF War, Governor Taft turned
over the civil government OF the Philip
pine Islands temporarily to the Hon
Luke f. Wright, a me h7ber OF the Com
mission"
The purpose OF the visit. as expressed
by the Secretary OF War. was to enable
Governor Taft to Tecuperate from a three
months illness which he has had in the
Philippines. and also 10 assist. as far as
he may. by givinS information as TO the
actual condition o. the civil government
there. in legislation Tor the islands.
The Governor states that there has
never been time since the United States
became i1teresld IN the islands when the
attitude Of the Filipino people as whole
has been 50 friendly to the civil govern
ment established rs the United States
as now. Tho war is at present confne,
TO two 7roviuges-3arangas and Samar-
and operations In Batangas occasionally
range En- the neigh -o-ing provinces O
Tayabas and Laeu1a.
BctanEaS 90 Bc PociGcd.
General Wheaton assured G0yeruol
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
BOY STRIKERS
BELIGERENT.
Postal Messengers Claim New
Recruits to Their Standard
Walking Delegate Ratchet
faced Harry Interviewed.
A DENIAL BY Mr.. RrBBLE.

The strike" among the messengers en-
plcyed By the Postal Telegraph Company.
which began last night still continues.
According TO the boys. the trouble
between the company ard the boys
Is Of old standing. The latter are
under the management Of man hs
the name Of House. Whenever the boys
fail to collect the proper amount Of
money Ter carrying message that gen
tleman, the boys claim. comDeIs then
to sign due bill" and the amount is
deducted from their wages. Recently the
boys have been growing lax in their col
lections, anu as a result the number OF
due bills which they were required 10
sign grew in proportion. Last night two
Of the lads TebelIed against this levying
OF fines, and were discharged. They im-
mediately enlisted the sympathies cT their
associates and a strike was declared.
Their first act was to visit the sub
stations and invcigIe the lads there 70
join the movement. This. OF course. cut
of all possibility Of the main office draw
ing upon the su5statiCns for messengers.
They then went back to the main Office
and organized their forces. BY that time
$3.50 ''S--e+ Dos --te 5e-AAt- lL-ti4 RAMS
while as many more remained loyal TO the
company. Then the music began
The WheeI-NrecI1er squad.
The strikers cut the tires on the wheels
belonging to the other bows. and even
sought TO uem0lish some OF them They
then congregated around the corner and
kept a strict watch for foes. The first
vrabiD WIZ, es1IieI fCT+b 80 =.I;-,- ~
MESSAGE -,e-. f1----rog7 ,-,-r.r.-.--r,-TI- -
Ffs teIeg-a-, 5ae+-g,ys5 -
rracarlricT, Eis ,..,-i 49,, ---..I--I -
-rt-- .---.-,7 s,,-.,,-. - 49,.
-b, err+ll--g ~, ----r - ~ -.--a
maIaed Oh the var7qth iDHfcfi,a s,r,fIs~
en2s liseIAea- upon eli the company
D.. a.. - li-5 we're PLl 10 A-SA'
each time Win ere9.rr .5g-e- r,- Ven
geaEce.
baltimore CarSed n Rout.
To-. e. ..-.- .4----.
'-'-'- 7o---t 'i'7
hIo 20 De done rather understood lad
who answers to the nickname Of -Balt!-
more" finally secured a stove poker and
pcci-et fuI of stones and ser1fa5 s,-tb
much after the fesbfo7 IN MA -,st;-,--
CoIiah. He marched straight INTO ne
ranks Of the strikers ara with the
ALu OF tHc POKER ana remarkable string
~ ioN''u '-7 eN''Ie
This afternoon bovavar tho strikers
are haunting the locality Of the Office
and are actively engaged in adding re
cruits TO their army. A lean. Ratchet
faced youth of medium height. who an
swers sole! 20 the abbreviated eo6no-
men OF Harry is the recognized leader
or the boys by virtue OF his prOwess last
night in providing the ''noa-union men
with biackened eyes and bloody olfactory
organs. He condescended to be inter
viewed by reporter Tor The Times with
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
BUF0RD SAILS TODAY.
Many Persons IT Pier 10 hid Soldiers
Adicu.

NEW YORK. Dan. 2l--The United States
transport Huford with $50 men. mostly OF
the Eleventh Cavalry and Twenty
Infantry. VIII sail from Pier 10 East Riv-
or. at o'clock this afternoon. bound for
Che Philippine
Col. Il. Moore. of the Eleventh Cavalry.
is in command The regiment is made up
Of contingeuts making S44 officers ana men
Many officers are taking their families
with them.
The scene about the dock where the
white-Eulled transport lies this morning.
was lively one. Many friends and reIa-
lives were on hand to see the soldiers on