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, 1902-02-06
CAN ENFORCE THE LAW.
Prominent Railroad Man criticises the
Interstate Commerce Commission.

Louisville, Ky. Feb. 3.-That the In
terstate Commerce Commission is it
self to blame for the rat cutting
which it condemns in its last annual
report, is the claim made by Walker
IL. Hines, first vice president of the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Com
pany, in n pamphlet that he has just
issued. Mr.. Hines has given special
study 10 the subject and his conteI-
ton is in substance as follows:
The commission e~ndeavors, as 1t has
done for years, to excite support for its
demand for more power by describing
the prevalence of secret rate cutting.
1t held new Investigations at Chicago
and Kansas City to disclose conditions
which it has known for years, delay
ing the publication of its report so rs
to give the results of these hearings.
The indisputable fac must be kept
before the public hat the prevalence
of rate cutting Is an unanswerable ar
gument against giving the commission
more power, because 1t is due prin-
cipally to the commissions utter failure
to perform its manifest duty.
THE paramount purpose of the law
was to secure publicity and the main
tenance of tariff rates. 1t is the AK
press duty of the commission to keep
advised and enforce the law. 1t has
the widest possible powers of investi.
CATION, including the right to call for
the production of all books, documents
n papers, and II can require the dis
trict attorneys of the United States to
prosecute all vlolators. These powers
have been upheld by the courts The
committee, however, has not only
failed to devote its time II energy
to discovering and prosecuting viola.
tons of the law, but II has by its SUI.
pineness acquiesced In and encouraged
them. and has done all in its power to
break down the force of the act and
make II n dead letter by constantly pro.
claiming that the courts have made its
enforcement impossible, whereas, not
a single decision has impaired he com.
missions power to prevent rate cut
ting.
LAS an illustration of its methods II
states in its last annual report that the
courts have held that to convict for
paying a rebate 1t is necessary TO show
not merely that the railroad company
paid a rebate to n particular shipper.
but 1t must also be shown that it did
not pay the same rebate to some other
shipper, which, as n practical matter,
is almost impossible. This statement
is not true. The very decision re
ferred to distinctly holds that the mere
act of paying a rebate from the tariff
rate Is in Itself an offense, regardless
of what was paid by anybody else, and
the act makes this offense punishable
by a Inc which may be as much as So.
600 for each Instance, where the tariff
rate has been departed from"
, 1902-02-06
FIRE IN THE MIDST OF A GALE
Connecticut Manufacturing Center
Nearly Wiped out.-Loss
90 900 .O0O.

Waterbury. Conn. Feb. BIN the
hardest gale of the winter. Waterbury,
Connecticut, struggled last night with
a fire that destroyed a large area of
the business section of the city, and
threatened TO wipe 1t out completely.
The blaze started in the store of the
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
at 10S-120 Bank street, and that store
and many adjoining buildings were re-
duced in n few hours to smoldering en-
bers. An estimate of $4,000 0 as the
amount OF property loss on building
and contents was considered conserva-
tive by insurance men. The origin of
the fire is unknown. and it was undis-
covered until 1t had gained tremendous
Roadway.
The fire at 2:30 was under control,
with moderating winds. The flames
are not out by any means, though it is
believed they can now be confined
within the area already burned.
The fire originated in the upholstery
department on the third floor of the
store. At 6:15 p. m. A. l.. Lyall,
E.. X. Croker and L. X. Burnham We're
in h store. When they left there was
neither smoke nor smell of smoke on
the main floor. Fifteen minutes later
flames were seen to burst with great
FORCE IRON lut WluuONS VI lIe liilu
fioor and from the basement almost
simultaneously. Before anybody could
ring in an alarm the whole interior of
the building was a mass of flames.
When the department reached the
scene flames We're issuing from every
window, and II was evident that the
structure was doomed ard that the e
tire business section of the city wal
imperiled.
The fire started in n drizzling rain,
with n rapidly increasing wind, and
with the increasing cold the rain
turned to snow. The wind was at
first shifting. but it settled toward the
east and carried destruction with it.
Shortly after midnight the fire, which
had apparently been brought nearly
under control, broke out in new places,
and the efforts of the local firemen,
combined with the aid given by fire
fighters and apparatus from Hartford,
Bridgeport, New Haven and Manga
tuck, seemed powerless to stay its pro
gress. The blaze was wiping out the
business portion of the city. all the fire
being confined to hat section. though
residential parts of the city were IN
danger from sparks driven by the furi'
Gus wind.
In the panic caused by the fire there
were many rumors of accidents and
fatalities. but at the Waterbury hospi
tai at l o'clock, 1t was said that no acct
dents or deaths had been reported.
At that hOur the fire was still burn
ing, though as viewed from the hospi
tai, which is on an eminence command
ing the city, 1t appeared that its vigol
was abating. Hope vas expressed thai
the worst vas over II that the fire
would soon be under control.
, 1902-02-06
o o BROTHERS DIE.
Mrs. Stafford, Who Released Them,
May Recover.

Butler, Pa, Feb. 3.-At the close Of
n day of intense excitement and many
conflicting stories concerning the
chances for life of the wounded Biddle
brothers and Mrs. Kate Soffel, the I'M
expected has happened. John Biddle,
who until late yesterday afternoon was
considered the more likely OF the
br9thers to escape present death, sue
cuInbed at 7;35 p. m. Ed Biddle died
at IL p. IN. Mrs. Soffei developed
symptoms of pneumonia, after having
come safely through al operation this
morning for the extraction of the bull
let.
The death Of Jack Biddle was caused
by the bullet wounds in his abdomen
and bladder. Early in the day the
physicians thought p%eritonitis was the
principal danger in his case. but last
night internal hemorrhage set in and
the man bled to death in a short while.
John declared before his death hat he
II his brother had not killed Grocer
Khaney. the crime for which they
were to nave been hanged.
One of the sensational developments
of the day. which the authorities tried
to Keep secret, was the finding on the
person of Mrs. Soffel. when searched Mt
the hospital, of a long letter from Ed
Biddle, setting forth in detail the plan
for the escape of the brothers from jail,
naming their destination afterward,
etc.
Mrs. Dietrich. her mother, visited her
yesterday and in response to h ques-
ton as TO whether there was anything
she wanted done. she replied:
There is nothing to do, nothing to
do"
Tossing on her bed. she said: "Oh. l
do not know how l could have done II;
/ don't know: l don't know. am n
wicked woman. but / hope God Will
spare my life for many years to live
down this thing"
, 1902-02-06
Wit end Humoro

The head master of a Welsh school.
with the object Of giving his higher
class a practical lesson in the use of
the barometer. placed the instrument
on a window about seven feet from the
ground, at the same time telling his
scholars to note I'M change in 1t and
report to him.
During the dinner hour. n boy.
more meddlesome than the others. be-
gan tampering with the glass, with the
result that 1t fell to the ground and
was broken to pieces. Anticipating
matters. he watched for the masters
return from dinner. and, rushing to
meet him. observed. e~xcitedly:
"Sir. the barometer has fallen"
How much?" asked the pedagogue,
thinking OF climatic changes.
Seven feet" was the reply, to the
amazement of the master.
, 1902-02-06

Kingship has been kin to supersti.
ton always. James First of England
was superstltious about dates and
there were remarkable condolences in
his life with certain dates of the cal
endar. The day of the month on
which he was born was strangely inter.
woven with the days Of birth and mar
riage of his wife and some of his chill.
dren and their wives. But James was
an old fool who made love to young
Buckingham, who laughed in his face
and robbed him of his Jewels.
Napoleon was superstitious about
the way he put on his stockings. Fred
erick the Great and the Great Peter of
Russia were superstitious about doz.
ems of things. Marlborough. both as
Jack Churchill and the duke, was SUI
perstitious as we'll as a thief and a
traitor. Nearly all the Stuarts were
superstitious and double dealers in re.
ligion. Henry of Navarro was super
stitious, but that never kept him from
a thousand infdellties and adulteries.
All the children OF Catherine OF Me
dici were scared to death by their su.
perstitions. but they could lie, cheat
and murder Just as well. If Cromwell
was a victim Of superstition he kept 1t
to himself.
, 1902-02-06
GREAT GALE ON THE ATLANTIC.
Shipping at New York Has a Hard Elk
p~erience.

New York, Feb. 3.-Since shutdown
to-day n gale has been blowing contin-
uously at Sandy Hook, at times he
wind reached the rate of over sixty
miles an hour. The sea outside and in
the New York lower bay is extremely
rough. The steam pilot boat New
York, which is used to any weather.
came in and anchored under the lee of
the highlands.
The archaeological buoys marking
Gedney channel and the southwest spit
We're p~urposely eXtinguished tonight
owing to the heavy sea grounding the
cables. On account of their Interrupt
ton the French line steamer L'Aqui-
taine, from Havre. and the Hamburg
American line steamer Phoenlcia, from
Hamburg and Boulogne, each carrying
many passengers, were forced to an
Choir outside of the Sandy Hook bar,
where they are having a rough ride TO-
night.
The big new freighter Drechenfeld,
bound to Savannah, was forced to an
Choir in Sandy Hook bay, her captain
not daring to risk putting to sea in
face of such n terrible wind and with
out guidance of the channel lights.
An ocean-going tug with two coal
barges was forced to anchor her tow
under the lee of the highlands. as she
could make no Roadway against the
gale and the barges were in danger Of
being blown seaward.
, 1902-02-06

London, Feb. 3.-rhe Hague cor
respondent OF the Daily Mail says that
Hollond intends to remodel her offers
concerning peace in South Africa, and
to renew diplomatic representations to
Great Britain. DIR. Kuyper. the Dutch
premier, says the correspondent, has
strong continental backing, and the me-
gotiatlons are likely to be prolonged.
Rudyard Kipling, who arrived at
Cape Town January Sth, in a letter to
n friend In England, again protests
emphatlcally against any amnesty be
ing granted the rebels, which he fears
from the attitude of the home people
may be done. Mr.. Kipling declares It
Is a question Of life or death for the
colony.
, 1902-02-06
Lumbermen Refuse to Recognize
lJnions-

Helena, Mont, Feb. 3.-The Big
western Montana lumber companies,
controlling the lumber output of the
western section of the state, amount
Ing to millions OF feet annually. have
formed an organization and adopted a
resolution pledglng themselves not to
recognize any labor union. At a recent
meeting. the union. whose members
number several thousand, fixed the
scale OF wages for common laborers at
$3.50 for a day OF nine hours. The
rate heretofore paid has been $500 for
u day of ten hours.
, 1902-02-06

They were speaking of a man whose
name is known to society in general.
and to the p%lay-going woman in par
ticuiar. His personality and his pic
tured presentments are matters of vital
interest and curiosity to the matinee
girl.
1--WE heard that he is so gentle and
amiable, is 1t so?" inquired a girl OF
the six-footer who had the honor of
the celebrity's acquaintance.
And his pictures look so sweet and
sad" broke in another girl. Hes aw-
fully refined. isn't he?"
Worse than that" said the six-foot-
er with a grin and a twinkle in his
eye. He's positively convent bredl"
, 1902-02-06
Stops the Cough and
Works on the old
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price CSC.
Didn't Apply to Her.

A distinguished cavalry leader was
once Mt n dinner party to which he had
been invited as the guest of honor.
Beside him was n loquacious widow,
with hair of raven black, who rudely
interrupted the conversation by asking
the warrior why it was that his beard
was still black, while his hair was
turning gray.
With great politeness the old soldier
turned toward her.
Il fear l annot give you n satisfac
tory answer" said he. unless. posi-
bly,, the reason is that | have used my
brain n little more than | have my
jaw."-London Tit Bits.
, 1902-02-06
500 Reward aIoo.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased "a
learn that there Is ut least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all Its
stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
medical fraternity. Catarrh being n constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro
prietors have so much 1ith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list Of
Testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, O
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
, 1902-02-06
When They Probably Began.

AS he nursed the finger he had acct
dentally hit he made some very violent
and startling remarks. but she only
looked at him dreamily. She was of
an investigating turn of mind.
Il wonder" she said. when men
first began to swear"
I'm not at all sure OF the date" he
replied. When were hammers first
invented ?"-Chicago Post.
, 1902-02-06

Vancouver, b. c., Feb. 3.-W. II.
Thompson, former proprietor Of the
Yukon Sun, Is leaving Vancouver for
Ottawa and New York to endeavor to
perfect arrangements for the use of the
Marconi system of transmitting mes.
sages to Dawson. If he can complete
satisfactory arrangements, Thompson
will return to the Yukon In the spring
and test the practicability of the sys-
ten In transmitting messages from
go miles.
, 1902-02-06
Automatic Gas Lighter.

An arrangement has just been made
whereby the Berlin gas lamps in the
streets will be lighted automatically
and simultaneously by means of an
electric attachment. The current viii
be switched on from the central sta
ton. and a spark will ignite the gas,
which will be turned on by a special
apparatus.
, 1902-02-06

zee. "and his descent has been yer,
great. But let US set 1t down to his
credit that he tries to rise again. Ev-
cry now and then you zeal of som,
man who is doing his best to make q
monkey of himself"
, 1902-02-06

Little Billy Billions is crying as II
his heart would break" said one
nursemaid.
What's the matter?" asked the 9TH
er.
Hes jealous OF little Tommy Tril-
lions next door.He thinks the railroad
bonds Tommy got in his Christmas
stocking will pay bigger dividends
than the corporation stock that Santa
Claus left him."
, 1902-02-06

81 see that your tow has been con
bachelors"
Yes" answered the young woman.
But we thought it over, and we con
cluded that the men might be mean
enough to taxi the money to pay 1t out
of what they spend for caramels and
theater tickets"
, 1902-02-06

1t has been suggested that the only
successful plan to avoid any further wars
will be the formation of an alliance be-
tween America and England, and many
tant when all International differences
will be peacefully settled. This news will
be as joyfully received by everybody as
the news that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers positively cures Indigestion. dyspep-
sla, constipation. and ma
laria- Don't fail to give 1t a trial.
, 1902-02-06

You can get this paper with Bryan's
Commoner and Georges Weekly for s.. 2i
by going to the publisher of this paper
and handing him that amount and ask
Ing him to send sl.25 of 1t to Herbert
George. Denver. Colorado. who has a spe-
cial arrangement with Bryan for his pa
per. Three Sl-papers for $2.25. Isn't that
a good offer?
, 1902-02-06

He-Ah! those days of our young
love! You remember that afternoon
you promised to meet me and didn't
come? How l raved.
She-Just like a mani! And there was
l suffering agonies trying on that
dress you like so much.
, 1902-02-06

Ethel-So you are really engaged to
Tom. eh? Well, I'm sorry. Nettie-l
can't see, why you should be. He told
me frankly that he had once proposed to
you. but you turned him down. So II is
your own fault IL you lost him.-Chicago
NeMs.
, 1902-02-06

What is the matter with tnat green
leaf dress I got you only last August?"
mildly inquired Adam when Eve COM
planned that she had nothing to
wear"
THAT green-leaf dress!'" sneered
Eve. 'rhat was we'll enough for last
August, but this is November. and the
leaves are all brilliant colors now!"
, 1902-02-06

who was Ananias?" asked the
Sunday school teacher.
After a thoughtful pause a hand
went up toward the foot of the class.
Very we'll. Tommy" said the teach
er. you may tell us who Ananias
WASP"
PLEASE. ma'am." said Tommy. "he
wuz tn Teller wot said he swollered a
whale"
, 1902-02-06

What are you kicking about? She
returned all your presents. didn't she?"
Yes. but the expressage amounted
to more than the presents were
worth"
, 1902-02-06

She-And would you care. dear. in
case of your death. II l should marry
again?
He-I suppose | ought not to care.
yet l have nothing against my fellow
men.
, 1902-02-06
The Heavy Work Explained.

Blgby-Hunting trips cost too much
nowadays.
Bagby-Yes: If a nan has to buy all
the game he brings home.
Bigby-That's so: and l have to buy
about two dozen extra ducks or tur-
keys for my wife to give away.
, 1902-02-06
Hard Luck.

May Woodby-o. pshaw, that's Just
my luck. My new coats black. and
here my uncle's gone and died.
Sue Giddy-Goodness! What are you
complaining about?
May Woodby-Why, II I'd only got q
light coat. l could wear one of those
swell mourning bands on the sleeve.
, 1902-02-06
Among Her Friends.

Grace-Clara says that when Charley
proposed she almost cried.
Maud-Well. why didn't she?
Grace-I don't know; perhaps her
complexion wasn't waterproof.-Judge
, 1902-02-06

That play isn't true to life" why
not?' THE heroine is a Chicago wo.
man. and, although three months are
supposed to elapse between the first and
second acts, she has the same husband In
both acts."-Judge
, 1902-02-06

81 shall call m If you attempt
to kiss me-" she said softly.
He hesitated and grew pale.
Mamma is out attending the sewing
society,"" the young lady fastened to
explain; then she cast her eyes de-
murely down and waited.
, 1902-02-06

Jester-Did you see the shooting
stars last night?
Jinson-No.
Jester-You should nave gone skat
ing with me.
, 1902-02-06

by Jove! ] left my pocketbook under
my pillow We'll, your servant girl is
surely an honest person. That just
the trouble. She will give the p~ocketbook
to my wife.-FIiegende Blaetter.
, 1902-02-06

wIllie-Why. Uncle Jake. how you mus
have changed Uncle Jake-What d,
you mean, Willie? Willie-Papa says tn,
other morning you had a terrible head OF
you.-Detroit Free Press.
, 1902-02-06

Alice-I believe Maud's flance says
that what he most admires in her is
her marked independence OF Judgment.
trenches. She was the only girl in
her set who would accept him.
, 1902-02-06

Mrs. Jaggsby-According to this paper.
n physician has discovered that alcohol
strengthens a mans mental vision.
What rank nonsensei Jaggsby-It Is per-
fectly true. my dear. 1t makes him see
a lot of things that never existed.
, 1902-02-06

He-Do you remember your old schoos
friend. Sophy Raggles? She-Yes: the
nothing; only she is now my wife.-Tld-
, 1902-02-06

S she's going on the stage? Will
it be her first part?" Goodness, no!
She's been divorced twice!"-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
, 1902-02-06

Miss Trill: 81 love to hear the birds
sing" Jack Downright (warmly): $50
do I. They never attempt a piece be-
yond their ability.
, 1902-02-06

You know" said the o-rang-outang,
that man is descended from a mon
key" Yes" answered the chimpan-
, 1902-02-06

'T.arkius calls his wife his messmate."
why well. she's trying to do her
own cooking now and she makes n mess
of everything she undertakes" -Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
, 1902-02-06

FITS PermanentlyCurcd. No fits CT nervousness aftei
hrst days use OF DIR. kliue's Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE $1,000 trial bottle and treatise
, 1902-02-06

It's n glorious tonne Owe had to-
day" And wat hev we ben a-doin'?"
"Marchin' in Hinnegan's funeral. good
luck to him. '-Indianapolis News.
, 1902-02-06
An Explanation.

Johnson-Why don't you get a new
suit of clothes?
Dedbroke-I'm too ticklish to get
measured.
, 1902-02-06

He-So your married life Is not happy
Well. you have my regrets. She-Oh !
don't need them; 1 have enough OF my
own.-JudEe.
, 1902-02-06

"a New York man is trying to start
a new religion which was revealed to
a typewriter in a dream" 81 wonder
if his wife knows about it?'-Chicago
Record-Herald.
, 1902-02-06

Old Friend-Was your daughters mar
riage a success? Hostess-Oh, a great
success. She's travelling in Europe on the
alimony.-New York Weekly.
, 1902-02-06

1t. like truth, only asks a hearing.
Wizard Oil cures pain.
, 1902-02-06

Garfield Tea the herb medicine, cures ~constipa-
tion. sick headache and liver di=nrders.
, 1902-02-06

What does this mean" inquired the
Investigating committee. You have
most OF you shortage charged up to
running expenses" That" ex-
planned the contrite embezzler. refers
to my automobile. Baltimore Amer
lean.
, 1902-02-06

Tess; Mamma was rummaging
through the attic today. n she found
the cradle | used when | was a baby.
She was going to throw 1t away. but l
wouldn't let her" Jess: q should
think not. Antique furniture is all the
rage now.'-Stray Stories.
, 1902-02-06

Casey: "Phwat did we stoy workin'
fur the butcher fur" Cassidy: "Shure,
an Oh hadn't Ord be frozen stiff this
minute. SEE OF to him. There's a
good dale o. meat lift over Thin
says he. go an lay in some ice."-
Philadelphia Press
, 1902-02-06

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Cor assumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHS y
BOYER. Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. Is. 1900
, 1902-02-06

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
nammation. aliays pain. cures wind collie. 2Jc Q bottle
, 1902-02-06

Head of Family: Are you sure.
Mary. that we got all these things from
the grocery last month";" The Lady
Help: I'm sure l got 'em, sor.."-In-
d%ianapolis News.
, 1902-02-06

New Arrival: And are there worse
tortures YETI" Satan: Are there?
Why, over there in that side room l
have a bunch OF society folks playing
an endless game of progressive eu-
chre."-Baltimore World.