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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

and the visitors the show were gathering on the
grounds Since early morning they had packed the
highways that converge at COrnvile the spOkes
wheel converge the hub
1t is only a year that the s'Great and Only
visits COrnvile The 'yaps," Mr.. Eady had called
them, if prefer. the backbone and intelli-
gence of great nation the president had
sured them he felt them to be, had passed private
resolution that for the time being their line
could be 'gol darned," they going to take a
day off
The four celebrities present lend the charm
of surprise to the day off Mr.. REM who
of the sweet little thing" the East Side,
favored remaining at home and 'wOrxin' the Stiffs
playing his part behind the counter of little
booth to which ne alured the backbone intelli-
gence of great nation with cries of Sixteen to one
gentlemen sixteen gold plunks for one-if you choose
the right color It's charity I'm offerin you,
jus to advertise the clown the show. Sixteen TO
One-beats BTayn hollow: step. gentlemen. an try
your luck-sixteen to one"
The Sweet little thing" Second avenue would
have recognized her beloved shorty the
earnest exhorter beseeching the crowd take a
spin on his wheel which the wheel of fortune
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

If you would make of the half-dozen in this
VelOpe- We shall feel hOnOTed if you find the
time to visit the entertainments in person
Very kind sir; very kind. ] judge from the post
ers about town that you have very attractive
show"
Yes; offer the public a varied programme. I
think may say varied. sir"
1t is strictly to be noted that this exchange of
mOnplace not ineptitude; in the language of
the prize ring il sparring for opening.
The mayor, who approached in this
an average Of twice week. perfectly
that the circus representatives business yet
transacted He leaned back in his chair atti-
tude of expectation
Mr.. Hochheimer' the detective continued at last,
besides being the special officer of the circus
Dany. am also the business representative of some
of the side-show concerns connected with the circus
Jest So said the mayor.
Exactly said the detective.
WhereUpon both men looked a shade thought
Among the 'side-show' interests which I represent
are some amusing games, which taking along
with US this summer We to have novelties every
year. YOU know"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17
BY Josiah FIynt q Francis Walton

Jest So said the mayor.
They harmless little games OF chance, YOU
know at which the visitor of the show may take in
twenty times his money maybe fifty times" said
the detective who labOred TO be accurate we
the games, you know Il crowd before
the circus than anything else il isn't all
ton to make money out Of the gaTnes-exeept just
pay expenses; they're TO speak. a kp7 of adver-
tisenent- we thought" concluded the detective,
childlike simplicity, that ought explain this
you beforehand
What is the nature of these games?" asked the
mayor, also with childlike simplicity.
We'll is variation Of the old shell game
boy you doubtless yourself 7Jeeane acquainted
with. Then experimenting with little wheel
and that have been led to believe might
entertain the boys The pea goes skipping around,
know, and if il at the right place. the boy
wins"
Here there "A really impressive pause The
mayors face had become of pOrtentous gravity: ne
cleared his throat if preparatory the declara
ton of d moral principle.
There two other matters in regard to which
need trespass upon your attention. said the astute
mddlemau, who did not IL possible mayor
could at that moment have anything TO say that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

almost every and to the concealed rejoicing of
almost every else Every found possible
TO get his little bin 'jObbed," and the execu-
tive out Of whom hitherto, of business
politics had made money. began to reap the harvest
of his long studies, and with perfect mastery made
money out of politics
On the morning that the Great and Only Combi-
nation CiScus and Menagerie' getting ready for
the afternoon entertainment the city COrnville
gentleman in the fulI-jeweed regmentals OF sport
but with badge on his waistcOat which proclaimed
him to be private detective, called the mayors
Office in the town hall and asked for interview
with His Honorable Mr. HOchheimer.' The inter
view granted
Good morning Mr.. Hochheimer. This is pleas
day
Very pleasant, sir; very pleasant Take a seat,
sir. Don't know I n pleasanter at jest
this season of the year.
The two made mental notes upon each other
while these original cOurtesies being exchanged.
Il am the special officer Mr.. Hochheimer, of the
Great and Only Combination Circus and Menagerie
which is to show here this afternoon and evening,
and I have taken the liberty of presenting compu-
mentary tickets to your chief of police and here
to offer you. We should be very glad
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

CoDvricht 1914
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
PIG ENJOYS FREEDOM
OF THE ClTYS STREETS

The unusual spectacle was afforded
yesterday Of hog at large in the
streets OF the Capital. Poundmaster
Einstein was passing down Pennsvl-
vania Avenue in car. when he saw
the festive porker meandering down
the Avenue. TO the great amusement Of
the pedestrians and the delight Of the
street gamin.
Elnstein immediately got off the car
70 investigate. Just at this moment
piggy ran his nose into the iron fence
near Ninth Street. and was unable 70
pull IL out again. This enabled a
newsboy 90 capture the animal. which
was found TO have escaped from n
local dealer I'm the market, to whom Il
was duly returned. Mr.. Elnstein saws
this is undoubtedly the first pig to
have the freedom Of the streets of
Washington for the past thirty years.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
OFFICERS
FOR POST EXCHANGES
Inspector General Thinks They Ought
to Be Put in Charge and Receive
Full Pay for Service.

In his annual report TO the War De-
partment the Inspector General sug-
gests that retired army officers be
placed in charge Of post exchanges.
Post exchanges have become such an
important factor I'm post life that the
inspector General urges the employ
ment Of more competent keepers and
says he believes retired officers far
better qualified for this work than for
positions as professors of military sci
ence at colleges.
He suggests that many retired off,
GERS would be willing to accept posi-
tiOns as exchange keepers for the sake
of the companionship of Hcers they
would enjoy and the privilege Of quar-
ters in which to live. 1t is suggested
that Congress would doubtless be will
ing to grant officers full pay for such
service.
OF the siXty-four army posts in this
country. Alaska, Cuba, Porto Rico, and
Honolulu, fifty have post exchanges.
Only eight posts In the Philippines have
exchanges. Many of the posts supply
everything required by the families Of
officers and soldiers. One exchange on
the Pacific Coast is so complete that II
even maintains a high-grade tailoring
establishment.
Such extensive exchanges require
more attention than active officers can
give them, and the inspector general
urges that they should be in charge Of
officers who have nothing else to do.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
HEALTH OFFICIALS
MUST Be COURTEOUS
Complaints Result in a Circular Letter
ISSUED by Surgeon Cen
eral .Wyman.

Some complaints Of the lack OF cour-
tesy toward the public Of officers in
the Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service has led TO the issue Of n circu-
lar on Courtesy in Official Position" of
a decidedly emphatic tone. The circu-
lar is signed by Surgeon General wy
man, and officially approved by As
'sistant Secretary Robert B. Armstrong.
The circular says for years the Bu-
reau has endeavored to cultivate n
spirit Of courtesy on the part OF it's
officers, and while in the case OF the
great majority this courtesy is shown.
occasionally information is received Of
a character that has led to the issue OF
the circular.
Commanding officers are directed to
impress on the Junior officers. particu-
larly when the juniors are left in posi-
uons where they are not under the eve
OF their superiors, the necessity Of re-
sPectful and considerate treatment of
all with whom they are brought in
contact Any contrary line OF conduct
VIII be made the subject Of investiRa-
ton and IL verified. the circular saws.
or vigorous department action.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
JUDGE STODDARD HERE
TO ANSWER CHARGES
Confers With Secretary Of the Interior.
Tams Bixby Has Not
Arrived

Judge Pollard. Territorial secretary Of
Arizona. called on the Secretary Of the
Interior yesterday afternoon, TO present
his verbal defense 10 the charge that he
bribed Legislators in Arizona 10 vote
against Governor Brodte's recommenda-
ton that the Office Of secretary be
placed on a salary basis. and the sur
plus fees turned into the treasury Of
the territory
IL is said that under the fee system
the salary Of the secretary was greater
than that Of the President Of the United
States. although Judge Stoddard has de-
MED that he drew any such sum
The result Of the conference could
not be learned, as IL was stated thar
Secretary Hitchcock has not yet taken
up the case.
Tams BiNby. chairman Of the Dawes
commission, who was summoned To
Washington 10 answer charges against
himself and the commission, has not
yet arrived In the city, and has not noti
fed the department when he will get
here
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
TWO ARMY OFFICERS
HOME FROM PANAMA
Captain Humphrey and Lieutenant
Murphy Were on Important
Mission.

capt. chauncey p. Humphrey. Third
infantry. and First Lieut.. Ernest Van
ID. Murphy. Twenty Infantry.
have returned 10 Washington from
venezuela and the Isthmus of Panama
where they were engaged on an imuor-
tant military mission
Although the two officers refused to
discuss their trip, fl is known they were
sent into South America and Central
America by the division Of military in
formation 90 make a report on condf-
lions there which may be OF great value
In case there should be further troubl.
in Venezuela.
me TWO officers were accredited 10
caracas as military attaches for a time
and were also in conference with Ma afor
Black along the route Of the proposed
Panama Canal. Their Investigations are
said 10 have been along political as well
as military lines
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
HOME MISSIONARY WORK
AMONG DISTRICT POOR
Addresses Before Woman's Society of
Calvary Baptist Church Indi-
eating Needs.

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
Calvary Baptist Church devoted its
meeting yesterday TO the consideration
Of conditions in Washington and differ
ent lines of philanthropic service which
might be classified under the heading Of
Home Missionary Efforts" Mrs. c. C.
Gould. president of the society, resigned
the chair TO Mrs. c E. Mower. who in
troduced representatives of four local
philanthropies.
Charles F. Weller. general secretary
Of the Associated Charities was tho
first speaker. He told the story Of sew
eral typical street beggars and appli-
cants at private houses. asking that the
Associated Charities be requested to look
up all such applicants for help instead
OF aims being given to them without
knowledge Of their home conditions and
actual needs. He described the play
ground movement. the work Of improv-
ing housing conditions. OF preventing
the spread Of consumption. OF organizing
summer outings and other lines OF pre-
ventive and construction work which
have develoDed from the efforts Of the
Associated Charities
Mrs NJ. Y. Manning explained the
work Of the Instructive Visiting Nurse
Society. Mrs. Giles s. Rafter told about
the National Plant, Flower. and Fruit
Guild. which distributes flowers and
jelly TO the hospitals and needy sick
people throughout the city.
The last speaker of the day was Mrs.
Charles F. Weller, who spoke Of the
need for volunteer conductors for the
clubs and classes organized at Neigh
borhood House
Mrs. j. G. COstinett sang a solo and
the meeting adjourned 10 the parIors of
the Sunday school building. where lunch
was served. followed by a pleasant So
cial hour. The Revs. Samuel II. Greene
and A F. Anderson were present and
took part in the morning meeting.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
RATS TURN ON GAS;
LIVES OF FAMILY IN DANGER

Rats came near causing several ia
talities last night The incident oc-
CURED In the home of c. ]. Penn. at
SIS + Street southwest II was about
3 o'clock this morning that Mr.. Penn
awoke in a dazed condition. with a
sense Of sufrOcation. He staggered to
the window, which he threw open. In
few moments he recovered, and re-
vived his wife and children, all of whom
were overcome.
An Investigate ton was instituted, which
developed the fact that rats had found
plate OF food which had been left on
the gas stove. and. in eating the food.
had pushed the plate against the stop
cock in such way as TO open it, The
family is still sick today, but no seri-
Gus results followed their unpleasant
experience.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14

Worlds Diathetic Institute" " writes Mr..
Lee. THE international Specialists
School is to be the worlds political re-
formatory. it's fundamental object be-
ing to develop enlightenment. honesty.
earnestness, sincerity. and kindred vir-
tues in politics. The Worlds Diathetic
Institute viii be an educational institu-
ton. its prime object being to promote
scientific information on the human dia-
thesis. We will have branches all over
the world. which will receive inspira-
ton from the parent town Of Philan-
thropY."
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

A most enjoyable stag theater and
dinner party was given in honor Of
GoIdie Sigmund last evening. in celebra-
ton of the twenty-first anniversary OF
his birthday. The dinner was given at
the Hotel Fritz Reuter-. and lasted well
into the morning. Several novelties were
introduced in the way Of toasts, songs,
and speeches, and each guest received
a souvenir Of the occasion. Among
those present were l.. Edwin Goldman,
Milton Simpson, Joe Ramer, OF Balti-
more. Md; Herbert Lesser and Herman
Silver. of Atlanta, Ca; William Todd
and James Topham. of New York: Alvin
L. Newmyer. Howard Sigmund, Law
renee EngeI, Gilbert c. Bensinger. Law
renee Strasburger, and Arthur G. New
myer. of this city.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
COMMISSIONERS AGAINST
MAKING RECOMMENOATIO

II Is against the policy Of the Commits
sioners TO include in their estimates 10
Congress items for street extensions. ac-
cording to an Endorsement placed by As
sistant Engineer Richards upon q re-
quest OF Thomas w. Smith and others.
for the extension Of Kalorama Avenue
TO Columbia Road
The request was made some time ago
that the Commissioners put this item be-
fore Congress. The matter was referred
10 Engineer Richards, who says:
recommend the writer be informed
1t is against the policy Of the Commits
sioners to include any street extensions
In their estimates. but that such matters
are generally handled by special acts OF
Congress. the initiative being taken IN,
private parties
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
MEETING OF MANAGERS OF
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES

The board OF managers Of the Asso-
Ciated Charities held its regular monthly
meeting yesterday at AIS p. m. in the
general Office Of the association. S1l G
Street northwest There were present
Prof y. r. Januey. chairman: Miss
Lucy NJ Solger. J. B. r. Upper. Prof
Charles p. Nell. George 5. Wilson. DR..
George NJ. Kober, and Charles +.
Weller
The work of the seven division Offices
Of the A 4OCiatcd Charities was review
ed. and a gratifying increase in the
number Of friendly visitors, volunteer
savings collectors, summer outings con-
ductOrs, division conference members.
and other volunteer workers was noted.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
The White House.

Miss Roosevelt will be a bridesmaid
for the third time. The old supersti-
ton, Three times a bridesmaid never
BRIDE seems TO have no terror for
the Presidents daughter. Miss Roosc-
Welt will lead the eight bridesmaids who
will take part in the wedding Of Miss
Lila McCauley and Walcott Tucker
man, which will take place in st. Johns
Church on November %. Miss Roose-
Welt served as bridesmaid at the mar
riage Of Miss Madeline jackson and
George c. Lee. jr.. Of Boston. during
her school days; and. also at the we'd
ding OF Miss Ruth Pyrn and David
Goodrich, in Albany. last June.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
PHILANTHROPY TO BE A TOWN
IN CENTER OF THE COUNTRY
international Political specal School and the Worlds Dia
hetc Institute" to Be There.

A great educational institution to be
called philanthropy" and to be located
In the exact geographical center of the
United States. is the dream of a CO.
terie Of Texans. who threaten to come
to Washington this winter and work for
their pet plan. A G. Lee. of Denton.
Texas. the father of the world-better-
ment plan, writes from his home town TO
say strong delegation will be here. as
soon as Congress meets. for the purpose
OF agitating the scheme
1T is TO be called the international
Political Specialists School and the
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
MADRID POLICE MOST
CORRUPT IN WORLD
Soldiers and Gendarmes Take Their
Place-Many Found to Be
Ex-Jailbirds.

MADRID. Oct IA feeling of Sc
curity. seldom before experienced. pre-
Vails since the police were dismissed
or clapped in jail. Gendarmes. soldiers,
ana army officers have assumed their
duties. while the newspapers are COM
pieting their terrible arraignment OF the
disgraced guardians Of the peace.
investigation proves that ever 500
were eX-jailbirds. having served time
for murder or robbery; over 500 were
engaged, while doing police duty" I'm
the business Of fence keeping and
from 100 to $50 were expert burglars. In
fact, ordinary cracksmen avoided Mad
rid because they could not compete with
their uniformed brethren.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
POLICE ARREST CRANK
ON WAY TO WHITE HOUSE

detective Harrison yesterday morning
prevented an unpleasant scene at the
White House by HIS prompt action IN
arresting at the Pennsylvania depot.
Charles II. wissner. thirty-five years
old. of Fredericksburg. Va. who ston-
ped of in Washington for the purpose
as he stated, Of complaining to Presi-
dent Roosevelt Of prosecutions TO which
he was subjected, because of testimony
ne had given In a murder trial in McCol-
linsville, Pa
Wlssner was locked up until his sanity
could be examined into. The police sur
Beons did not consider him insane so
he was put on train, for his home in
fredericksburg
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
FIRE IN P. R. r. STATION
CREATES EXCITEMENT

Intense excitement prevailed in the
Pennsylvania Railroad Station early this
morning. as the result Of a small fire
An alarm was sent In, but before the
arrival Of the engines the fire brigade OF
the station, under Chler Gould. had cx-
tinguished the flames. The damage was
trifing. The fire was caused by an
electric wire.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
MACVEAGH CRITlCISES
THE HAGUE ARBITRATORS

Wayne MacVeagh is reported TO have
been given offense at The Hague by his
criticism Of members Of the Information
al Tribunal of Arbitration. He IS said
to have written a sharp letter 10 the
executive council Of the tribunal. IA
which he said il the arbitrators were
lawyers instead Of diplomatists. they
would know their business better.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
In Diplomatic Circles.

The German ambassador and the
baroness Won Sternburg arrived at the
embassy on Monday from The Weirs,
y. H, where they have been estab-
lished for the summer. The ambassa-
dor left Washington on Tuesday morn
ing for a short out-of-town trip.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
TINGEY MAKES REQUIRED SPEED

In a speed test over the Barren Island
course yesterday the torpedo boat Tin
gey made twenty-five knots an hour and
proved itself to be up 10 requirements
The trial was conducted by a board
composed Of Capt. Charles J. Train
Capt. L. G. Logan. Commander w. c.
Cowles. Lieut.. Commander w. S. Smith
ard Naval Constructor j. ]. Woodward
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
JUNIORS ELECT OFFICERS.

At a recent meeting Of the members
OF the Junior Glass Of Georgetown Uni
versity Medical Department, held for the
purpose OF electinR officers for the pres
eDt year, the following were installed.
President, Michael J Ready re-elec;ed).
District o. Coiumbia vice president e
= Powers. Massachusetts; secretary.
Paul r. Johnson. District oC Columbia;
treasurer. Victor II Csch. District OF
Columbia. sergeant-at-arms, Robert
OLSON, District Of Columbia
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
WILL FILED FOR PROBATE.

The will Of Augusta McBlair. dated
August 70. 1899. with two cOdicils. dated
July is, 1900. and jury q, 1900, were
offered today for probate. She leaves
her estate TO her five children. John
Hollins. Julia Ten Eyck. Charles R.
and Andrew Jackson McBlaiT. and Vir-
ginia Gadsby Smith
The will Of Laura r Howard, dated
March is, last. was also offered for
probate. She leaves her estate to her
nephew and nieces. Alice NJ. La Horst
Sallie Z. Miller, and James p. Miller.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
COMPANY TO DEVELOP
DISEASE DISCOVERED
Russian Jews Adopt Novel Method to
Escape Service in
the Army.

ST. PETERSBURG. oct. 14.-During
the trial Of nine Hebrews. at Odessa,
the existence Of a remarkable company
Of Jews was discovered
1t transpired that a Jewish company
mad been formed and was operating in
odessa, Warsaw, ana elsewhere in Rus
sias which had for its aim the develop
ment OF diseases Of the eyes, ears, and
teeth for probable recruits. so as to en-
able the later TO escape army service.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
YORKTOWN SURRENDER
TO BE COMM lem GRATED

The District Of Columbia Society. Sons
OF the Revolution, will hold a meeting
at the New Willard next Monday even
ing. October 10. TO commemorate the sur
render Of Yorktown. The Rev. DIR. Wal
lace Radcliffe will address the society.
There Will be a musical program, and
a buffet luncheon following the ad-
dress.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
RANAVOLA QUITS
HER ALGERIAN HOME
DePosed Queen of Madagascar Asks
Loubet's Permission to Visit
Paris.

PARIS. oct. 14-Ranavola III. ex-
Queen of Madagascar. who for some
time had been residing at Aigiers. left
there recently, and is now staying with
her niece, the young Princess Marie
Louise. at Vic-Sur-Cere.
The ex-Queen lives quietly at the re-
sort and seldom visits or is visited II
is said that she desires very much to
visit Paris. and II is understood that she
has applied to President Loubet for per-
mission TO do So
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
SEASONABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES

weather on the market
Grape fruit selling this Grapes
a
Of rain
ola
sol for scents
morni
tifu
fsh however
3 "A
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
COMMISSIONERS ORDER
CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS

The Commissioners today ordered the
construction OF sewers, as follows:
Along the east side Of Eighth Street
northwest, between Mount Vernon Place
and L Street; estimated cost $3.50.
Along the north side Of l. Street north
west. between Eighth Street and a point
midway between Seventh and Eighth
Streets: estimated cost 1904.
In alley Of square 425. estimated cost
1916.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
Social News and Gossip Of The Day.

town are Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Thorndike
and their son, Master William Tecum-
sch Sherman Thorndike. who will draw
the cord at the unveiling ceremonies,
and Mrs. John L. Gardner, of Boston
The party is established at the Grafton
where they have taken apartments for
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fitch and their family
are expected today at the home of Cen
eraI and Mrs. Miles, who will enter
tain them while in Washington. Mrs.
Fitch Will be remembered as the eldest
daughter Of General Sherman.
Lieut. Philip II. Sheridan. L. S. A..
and son are among the passengers who
arrived in San Francisco from Manila
this week.
The Washington times., 1903-10-14
pES MONIES IN DRYDoCK.

The United States protected cruiser
Des Moines arrived at Boston yesterday
and was placed I'm the drydock at
Charlestown for repairs. The cruiser
Will have its hull sheathed over with
copper plates below the water line