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New-York tribune., 1902-12-08
HOT BLOOD FRou ABROAD

that the King of Italy has shown lively interest
concerning the part of President Rooseyelt's
message which refers to immigration. So many
Italians are coming over that the successor
OF the Caesars may well give careful attention
to the departures Of his subjects
We welcome heartily every descendant Of
Romulus who can read and write. and who does
not carry deadly weapon under his Roman
toga But we regret that many Italian i'm
migrants are volcanic in temper and burst out
in lava flows at slight provocation Our COM
missioners OF explosives hot on the trail Of
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

liant a+ f+s former size but reduced in nominal
ralue IN naritv with the new gold yen. Thus 1t
was boDed to maintain the two IN clrculatloh al
mar Rut fhe bullion value of silver continued
IN decline and there was consequent DANGER
that mon vould make counterfeit silver yens
and exchange them for gold, so further laws
,-.,.o nassau nrohibiting the circulation of the
SiIrer Won and ptltting an end TO the exchange
of silver for gold at par. We shdil see IL INC
nIan devised for the Philippines VIII aFoid tHe
evils of the original japanese scheme ana the
necessity of supplementary legislation
At any rate the scheme is, as we nave salu'
promising one. Regret was exlfeSSeu III ,heSe
columns months ago at the failure 10 emDody
I'm tba Pbilippine bill of July last provision
for the better reorganization OF the nliipPine
currency. and especially for the estaphshDleh.
of if upon a gold basis with fixed stahdard Oh
value. Senator Lodges present Dill aims
nromptlv 10 supply what was then omitted 1t
is an i1nportant measure and all its details oe-
serve and require careful consideration d!
financial exr,erfs before enactment. The meas
ure as drafted is understood TO have the ap-
nrovaI of the insular government. and the ooh-
pressionaI committees before which IT comes VIII
have the benefit of expert testimony ana coul-
sol from the Vice-Governor and Secretary OF
Commerce of the Philippines. In such cTcuin-
stances q satisfactory and effective law should
snaa6ilv he provided The end aimed at is ur-
ouestionably good and il should not ne diiil-
cult TO ind way of attaining such an end
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

desired although the movement has lnlproVeu
somewhat Heavy frnportations augment sup
niles and smaller premiums are asked FOR I'M
mediate delivery. Finished steel products con-
tinue in sufficient demand to prevent any weak
ness and the Welsh tinplate producers are
meeting domestic competition for the STANDARD
Oil business Hardware and machinery nhes
are fully engaged. consumers placing orders Wen
in advance of actual needs. Shipments of foot
wear from Boston smaller than year ago.
although the shops have ample orders ON hand
and interior factories report unusual activity.
After the heavy business of the previous week it
was to be expected that leather would be quiet,
and the advancing season demoralizes the
Chicago hide market Coates Brothers circular
shows another striking advance in wool prices.
to which the London auction sale has undouet-
edly contributed. Goods are being quietly pur-
chased for next fall but duplicate orders for
heavvweiehts are restricted by the slow move
ment of winter clothing.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

The encouraging features of this report were.
first. that receipts (from customs duties chiefly
showed marked increase In September, and,
second, that the government had been enabled
to add $500 900 or 100000 to It's capital. The
foregoing columns Of figures. which were given
to the writer personally by the Secretary OF
Finance will help us to realize the modest limits
within which an apparent Improvement had
heen confined. They show US. too, how extraVa-
CANT and how sensational were some OF the
popular comments upon the good news when d
favorable treasury report was announced Inc
C1lbans collect more than General Bliss, anu
srend less than General Wood" was one of the
epgrammatic sayings. half false. half true
wholly misleading.
The government Of Intervention, that OF Gen.
eral Wood and his predecessors. spent what IL
collected with the exception of the amount
handed over to the Cuban Government on May
% It's disbursements In the corresponding
months of the year 1900 were: In June. S1,2oi.-
I33 &c: July ST. 1888 OPS 40: August. 81 321o 42;
September So, 156. 500 so And In the year 1901
its disbursements were: June, Sl,Toi,oio Si'
July. S1,727. .o0S OF; August. 167194 63; Sep
tenber ST $40 191 Al.
We omit May for obvious reasons The ng-
ures are supplied by the ofhcial in charge OF the
American archives at Marianao, Cuba.
But it is not enough that offer these fig
see for himself how slight a matter served 10
encourage those who have been characterized
as overconfident We must go further with our
ANALYSIS OF the figures. for it is necessary 10
explain in regard to the excellent showing MADE
nv the item of imports last September that
wholesale houses secured supplies from foreign
countries in very large quantities at that time.
anticipating an increase in duties. This fact the
optimists overlooked or saw fit to dispute. but
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large importers who confess that they bought
far In advance of their needs. and that they are
.overstocked' Unfortunately, we must con-
ciude therefore. that the revenues of the CUBAN
Government Will be reduced in future by the
amount of Its unexpected gain in September.
AS for the comparatively small total of the
Cuban Governments expenditures, also. it is
duty to say that certain large payments or ap-
propriations that have been evaded hitherto
cannot be indefinitely postponed. The economies
that the present administration has been dis
posed to practise. and that have resulted thus
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

The death of Thomas r. Reed ends career
which distinguished as it was, did not quite
fuIfI the expectations which had been formed
by a considerable number Of his fellow cltl-
zens During the period of his ascendency IN
tbe House of Representatives, when his natural
resources his knowledge. experience, courage
and self-confidence were constantly in evidence
II seemed 70 many both of his supporters ana
anita gonists. that he was capable of achieving
still higher renown. if not destined to the only
nlace of greater power than that which ne
welded Whether the continued exercise OF
those srperior qualities which he undoubtedly
nossessed might have raised his fame and leo
m further advancement it is now idle TO guess
Certain if is that he withdrew from the theatre
of action while his position was unchaIienged'
and voluntarily surrendered himself 10 pro-
fessionaI pursuits in this all-absorbing city
where great regulations are often ecllpSed OF
o,,ickly forgotten But the disappointed ad-
mirers of an eminent man are scarcely at ilp-
erty to complain because, presumably from
creditable motives of self-interest he chooses to
reIinouish a public for private station Anu
vet in the case Of Mr.. Reed there has been
reason TO regret ever since his retirement that
he became disinclined, in the very prime OF
life, TO devote his conspicuous talents longer
IN the service of his country as leader OF
tbe marty by which he had been signally nom
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

couron cause have obtained control OF the
House of Representatives. eleetfng their Own
men to I'LL the chief offices in that ROoJ' an"
dislodSing the Republicans. who have Iea4l
ing toward the Palma administration AN
they intend 10 do the same in the Senate 1AeA
design is to increase their following by oHetin7
a definite platform TO the scattered pd'liONo
factions, until there shall remain Only t"0
strong parties in the island-the Radical CNa-
tionalist, anti-PlattisD and the Consei 80
the latter being organized under the leadership
of the Planters Association, which, HOin -
headquarters in Havana. is working through
local committees or branches in the provinces
When on their best behavior, the Raolca'
advocate a revision Of the Platt law WIZ
thew characterize as odious- Ihere "ouu
little left of it IL they could effect suen d -
vision as they favor when exclteHheh'
high They like to ask the Repuoncahs' u -,
ministration supporters. whether the H'''7-
-, .rs, ra.uAst a revision In the only sss'
uav that of nesce''-wringing t!ntd acaui.S
cenca from those who begin 10 realize tha' -
popular support never quite fuiis -o,-arr-
more and more withdrawn from 'is ter
ment as time passes without
out prosperity. - .-,,,tvAs
. Members OF the House OF hepreSe-'-. -
Nationslists and Radicals. speaking aDou' %.
"secretaryship for War" show clearly 80.
how they intend to get along without tne "a
amendment In the name Of the Na'i0''o--s -
one member asserts that che propositioh So
he supnorted. on the ground that a oecIT'a-'
shin for War lis an Indispensable requlsi'1 IL
the sovereignty of the island
Department is necessary IN oruer tn'e -
future Cuha may tell the United States tnaI
the pretext for the international coercion eA-
ercisea bv the latter is needless. and that CuOa
can guarantee her own sovereignty
During the same discussion in the House 'ne
Radical spokesman expresses himself IN fasn-
ion that shows change in sentiment TO say
the least Those who oppose the appointment
of a Secretary OF War argue that tne o4i1e
States will protect Cuba. But VIII tne AHisi'
cans nreserve their enormous power for many
vesrs7 C-amacho Roldan. a well known econo-
mist. who is also great admirer or the Amer
cans. has foretold dangerous dissensions among
the American people Suppose labor and capi-
tai there come into violent conflict. or Germany
goes to war with the United States. In ths AZ
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

prfze1ght in Oklahoma brought about a
riot in which four men were shot. Were there
ever bruisers and sluggers who were not pes
tflent nuisances and causes of trouble and dis
order? The professional boxer ought to be ex-
lied from every community which cares for the
things which make life worth living.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

There have been good Indians and they are
not all dead, but there never was good train
robber. A Western railroad which has an
nounced that it will pay $1,000 to any emp1oye
on its cars who, in defence of his charge. kills
one Of these scoundrels, has adopted a practical
policy which may augment the death rate in
certain States and Territories.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

The Massachusetts white cap'' is new variety
of his kind burgeoning in an unexpected climate,
and the tutelary Goldfish in the State House has
if anything a tri1e less reason to be proud of
him than of Jack the SIugger, still occasionally
on his beat in that always proud and generally
moral and pious old commonwealth.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

According to the papers filed in the Patrick
case, the expert testimony cost nearly $4,000.
and the total expense to the taxpayers OF this
county fell not far short of $4,000! Was there
ever a community anywhere in ancient or mod
ern history which found murder prosecutions
so expensive as they have been for generations
right here IN New-York?
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

To young and gentle maiden descends the
ownership Of the biggest artillery mills In either
hemisphere, the Krupp works. IN Essen This
may prove to be omen Of peace and good VIII
to the world.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

The uncalled Cincinnatus of the cabbage patch
Richard Croker of Vantage?
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

The robbery of graves in order to supply dis
secting rooms with material has been practised
to an outrageous extent in some parts of the
West, and several arrests have been made.
This revolving crime ought to be punished un-
sparingly wherever it crops out. Public senti-
1nent rightly demands that no mercy should be
shown TO such heinous offenders
New-York tribune., 1902-12-08

So many harmless persons have been shot by
mistake for deer or other animals in the forests
this year that sober minded persons have sug-
gested in good faith that every Nirnrod of the
future should wear sky blue suit Of clothes or
garments of some other strange dye which
could not by any possibility mislead the blum
derer behind the gun But there is still easier
way of escape. Keep clear of the woods. Don't
wander into the hunting grounds of the death
dealing rangers who ignorant of the diff
ference between a COW and a moose. and blaze
away at every bush without the rernotest
thought OF a hereafter.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Afternoon Lawn Party.

Miss Elsie Sullivan, daughter of Judge Q
and Mrs. Walter L. Sullivan, this after
'on entertained party Of young ladies'
on the beautiful lawn at the family resi.
dence on Rood street.
There were charades and other games
for the amusement Of the guests. Miss
Irene Whitehurst taking the houors of
the evening.
Refreshments of the most delicious m
ture were served by the charming vouno
hostess, assisted by her mother, and the
guests were all much pleased with the
entertainment. The following Young
ladies we're present:
Irene Whitehurst, Alice Chester, May
Weir, Jean Martin, Jessie Martin, Helen
Bunting, Rowena Wheeler, Alice Smith,
Jennie Hards. Della Lumsden. Florence
Smith, Mary Miller, Mary Dean. Ruth
Byers Lizzie Ramey, Pearl Shores, Helen
Brink, Meta Staley, Edith Burns, Ger
trude Hensel, Gertrude Nelson, Mamie
Stevens and Sarah Hewlipgs.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
M..,cans Take to English.

I The progress that the English Ian
guage has made in Mexico in the last
few years is remarkable, says Modern
Mexico. 1t has not been long since
French was easily the second language
Of the country, but today it is effect
ually replaced by English. Where a
half-dozen years ago only the larger
establishments of those catering par
ticularly to foreign trade employed
English-speaking clerks, today it is
possible for an American to make his
wants known in his own language in
every store of any Importance The
demand for English newspapers, mag
azines and books among the better
clesses throughout the country has in
creased to a notable extent. So much
OF the important business transactions
in Mexico today has an international
character, and so many English-speak.
ing foreigners are interested in busi-
ness concerns of the country that pro-
fessional men find the language al
most necessity in order to secure
their share of a very profitable part of
the business. In the City of Mexico
the great preparatory school has re-
placed Latin by English. 1t is to be
taught in thorough four-years'
course. and will he obligatory.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
THE HUMOR OF LIFE.
BEST JOKES OF THE DAY PUT IN
CONDENSED FORM.
4 Well-Trained Husband-Young Ars.
Torkins Endeavors to Console Her
Husband-Msn of Genius and HIS
Request for Information.
No Cut in Rates.

Clinton Zimmerman has just re-
turned from visit to- Ohio and on his
journey out there he went into little
railway station to have dinner. At the
end of his order he said:
Bring me a demi-tasse, also"
The waiter stared. What's that?"
he asked.
"A small cup of coffee" Mr.. thinner
mann exclaimed. "A small cup Of
black coffee-see that it's good coffee,
please-demi-tass means half a cup"
Jaw, g'wan," said the waiter. Il
amt a-goin' to bring you no half cup.
We don't sell nothin' less than FIVE
cents here"-New York Times.
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Telehone TAB red for your ice cream .

By the way, have you ever tried the
Progress breadf You could make the
moet prejudiced believe that 1t was home
made.
Something you rarely find in summer
cream candies in perfect condition
That is the way they always are at
Sparks & Co.'s
Business men who lack the vim, snap and
vigor they once had should use Herblue. 1t
will purify the blood, strengthen and nvig-
crate the system. Price Soc. For sale at
Haskell's Pharmacy.
There is no longer an excuse for anyone
to endure the torture inflicted by piles when
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment will cure
them, remedy SO moderate in price and SO
SO effective Price Soc in bottles; tubes 75c.
For sale at Haskell's Pharmacy.
Herbine clears the complexion, gives
buoyancy to the mind. cures headache, reg
ulstes the stomach and bowels, stimulates
of the health Price soc. For sale at Has
kell's Pharmacy.
Those who live on farms are especially Ii
able TO many accidental cuts, burns and
bruises which heal rapidly when Billiards.
Snow Liniment is applied. Price SOC. For
sale at Haskelps Pharmacy.
If the stomach, liver and bowels fail to
perform their functions regularly and nat
with impurities and the whole system is in
consequence debilitated. Herbine is re =
markable for its efficacy in curing the all
nOnts of summer and the disorders preva-
ent during hot weather, Price SOC, For
sale at Haskell's Pharmacy.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Original "stnrs and str,p...r

William M. Bunker, the past presi-
dent of the California Society Sons of
the American Revolution, asked the
congress, whose session just closed at
Washington, to provide for the care
of the STARS and Stripes" monument,
which he discovered in an old church
in East London, England. 1t bears
the Washington arms and marks the
burial place of Elizabeth Washington.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Senator ClAr..s Immense Wealth.

On the first of every month Senator
Clark of Montana draws a check for
100000 and sends it to the contrac-
tors who are building his railroad from
Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. These
checks do not decrease his capital, be-
ing met from income from invest.
ments, so that when the railroad shall
have been completed the Montana
mans capital will have suffered no di-
minution.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Care,... ouner. of J.w.l..

Some valuable jewel decorations
were swept up after reception at
King Edwards court few days ago.
This is usual after all great crush
gatherings of royalty. Great care is
taken with the valuable finds and
owners are prompt to apply and not
slow to receive their own. After the
last of the brilliant company has left
the salons the search Is made under
the eyes of an equerry, so that moth
ing should 60 wrong.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Good Footwear.

The kind that feels good, looks good
and is good. That's the only kind to
buy That's the kind we sell, and our
business has been built up by fair and
square dealing. We charge an honest
price for honest footwear. If you have
not tried our goode, why not investigate
our claims. AL Main street
Stoddart's Boston Shoe Store.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
A Request for 1nformatlon.

Are you thinking only of the pres
ent?" asked the serious man. "Or are
you doing your duty and trying to
leave something for those who come
after you?"
Those who come after me?" re-
peated the man of genius pensively.
DO you refer to posterity or my cred
itors?"
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
No Bed in sight.

A delegation from Findlay. Ohio,
went to Washington last week to ar
que for a federal building. Two were
farmers. When they got to Columbus
the party changed to a sleeping car.
One of the farmers protested.
81 don't know about this here
sleepin' car business" he said. Il
hain't in favor of this delegation put
tin on no such style"
why, gol durn ye, Jim," said the
other, taking his colleague aside,
don't be showin' your ignorance
You're going off at half-cock. This
hain't no sleepin' car. They hain't a
bed in sight,
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Some slight Consolation.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins. that horse you bet on"
There's no need of bringing the
matter up. l know that my judgment
was very bad and all that"
"Oh, wouldn't take it to heart. The
horse might have been beaten worse.
You must give him credit for getting
around ahead of the horses who were
entered for the following race"
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
Land Proofs Taken,

Land proofs taken in Montrose land
district. Apply to Joseph p. Sweeney,
U. 8. Commissioners.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
wb.r, III. Pen, Are,

"I'll give you a trial." said the
Chicago editor. LET me have pen
picture of Chicago, that 1 may judge
of your style"
"But,really, Pm not photographer.
protested the new reporter.
You don't have to be. 1 want you
to write
ooh, l thought you meant photo
graphic view of the stockyards."
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
1nconv.nisnce of Knowledge.

Inconvenience of knowledge.
First medical student-Whats wor-
rying you?
Second medical student-You know l
am desperately in love with Miss
Beautie.
"Yes, and 1 have noticed lately that
she has sad, dreamy. soulful express
sion"
That's it. I don't know whether
it's love or her liver."-New York
Weekly.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Unaweep Tribe No. 5S 1. o. R. M. meets
every Wednesday night in Odd Fellows
hall. J.W. Dodgion. Sachem; Charles Fl.
Petrie, Chief of Records.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Grand Junction Lodge No. SIS B. P. o. E
meets Ist and sd Mondays of each month
]. Nj. Sampliner, K. R. J. II. Gallupe, Sec
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Grand Junction Encampment No. SO, /.
o. o. F. meets Ist and sd Thursdays OF
each month at Odd Fellows hall. ABB.
Hoyt, c. P. J. M. Graham, Scribe.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Grand Valley Rebekah Lodge No. 40
meets I'd and 4th Fridays of each month at
Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Lizzie Covey. N. G
lola Evans. Secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Apple Blossom Circle No. Io7 Women OF
Craft meets Ist and sd Fridays at Odd Fell
lows hall. Mrs. Ella Hards, G. N
Emma Merrill, Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Mesa Lodge No. 5S |. o. o. F. meets ev-
cry Tuesday night IN the Odd Fellows hall
Main street, between 4th and 5th. Leon ] e.
Chapman, N. c., ]. M. Graham, Cor. Sec.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Grand Junction Camp No. 1894 Modern
Woodmen OF America meets I'D and 4th
Mondays in Odd Fellows hall at sp. M. c
Fl. Covey, v. c.. S. R. Vols, Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Grand Army of the Republic Grand juno
tion Post No. meets every 2d and 4th Satur-
day at Odd Fellows hall. Visiting Com
rades welcome. VIM. Warner, Adj. J.R.
Falls, Com.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30

Book Cliff Camp No 81, Woodmen OF the
World meets in the Odd Fellows hall the I'D
and 4th Thursdays of each month. Visiting
Neighbors always welcome. A. Seegmiller,
C. c., c. B. Rich, Sec.
The daily sentinel., 1902-07-30
TIME CARDS

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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1902-01-14
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