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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04
Came Natural.

"Johnsby is getting to be such hard
6rinkerw
Nonsense! He drinks as easily as
Any man ever saw"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

dampness and cold, invariably results in
sudden chill, which if not attended to
Immediately will cause a cold By mix
ing a teaspoonful Of Perry Davis Pain
killer in half glass of warm water or
milk, the whole system will be heated
and the danger of cold avoided. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Painkiller,
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and soc.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

copyright, 1SU4, by Duncan NJ. Smith.
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
The strenuous man does not know
how much comfort lazy man gets out
Of life.
Work is a good thing for insomnia,
but it is hard prescription to take.
1t appears that radium will cure
most everything but ingrowing cussed-
ness.
Even in these days Of machinery,
handmade weather predictions are just
as good as any that are turned out by
the large factories.
A man who was born blind may have
pleasures in life, but he never saw
twenty dollar bill.
Writers of doggerel should take out
a dog license.
According 10 the testimony, some Of
the captains Of industry are only lieu
tenants of loot.
You may take it for granted that
man does not hand you a good cigar
without some object in view.
II 500 tag mark gets shifted to
SO picture by mistake many more peo-
pie will stop to admire it.
By the way, did the man who wrote
the poem ever try any Of the popular
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

The man who goes to bed after
small hot bird does not care about get
ting up with the lark
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

music Of the
day on the saw
age breast?
Some people
act as though
a smile cost
money.
The doctor can
do nothing for
an i'll wind.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

You can always save money on your
prescriptions at Stuart's Drug Store,
Telephone Main II, Opp Great Eastern.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

The strenuous man does not know
how much comfort lazy man gets out
Of life.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

Work is a good thing for insomnia,
but it is hard prescription to take.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

Weeks k-up-a-Cold Tablets ore
safe and sure. For sale only at Stuart's
Drug Stores
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

Browns in town, ready for your pump
and windmill work.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

1t appears that radium will cure
most everything but ingrowing cussed
ness.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04
Especial Correspondence. I

7 ASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Tbe
story of How Senator Han.
Ma Saved a Magazine" which
has lust come to 1icb+ :.
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Fl. " G0FF. FIRE INSURANCE.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04
Humor ouo Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1904, by Duncan NJ. Smith.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

By the way, did the man who wrote
the poem ever try any of the popular
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

A man who was born blind may have
pleasures in life, but he never saw a
twenty dollar bill
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

Writers of doggerel should take out
a dog license.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

According 10 the testimony, some Of
the captains Of industry are only lieu
tenants of loot.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

Among the guests of a recent dinner
of the Gridiron club was David r.
Francis of St Louis, president of the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. Just
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04

You may take it for granted that a
man does not hand you a good cigar
without some object in view.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
Dogger Bank Inquiry
Now Awaits His
Coming.
WILL MEET JANUARY 9
Admiral Fournier Maue Tenn
porary Chairman Davis
to Cal on Loubet.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The international
commission. to investigate the firing OF
the Russian Baltic feet on a number
of British fishermen off Dogger Bank,
held their opening session in the foreign
ministry today.
The meeting was called to order at
10 o'clock. and organized with the cleo
tion of Admiral Fournier, the represea-
tative of France on the commission. as
temporary president.
a recess was then taken to await the
arrival of Baron Spaun, the representa-
tive of Austria, chosen at the meeting
to be the fifth member of the commits
sion.
To Call on Loubet.
President Loubet viii receive Admiral
Charles H. Davis, who viii represent
America on the commission. at s O'Clock
this evening
The following official report OF this
mornings meeting has been issued:
.sThe North Sea inquiry commission
met at the foreign ministry this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
..In the presence of ali the members.
Admiral Kaznakoff. dean OF the COM
mission. presided and read the list Of
delegates of the uivers governments. He
proposed Admiral Fournier as presi-
dent, until the arrival of the fifth dele
gate.
Names .Subordiuates.
Accepting the post admiral Four
nier thanked the commission for the
honor and proposed the following board
of secretaries
-soulange Bodin,, general secretary;
William Martin under secretary. and
Messieurs De Gregtrefi and De Courcel
as attaches to the secretaries.
The sitting was then suspended. and
the commissioners retired to the coun-
ell chamber to elect a fifth comnlis-
s.oner. IN accordance with Article l of
the ST. Petersburg declaration
THE unanimous choice of the COM
missioners was Admiral Spaun, of Aus
tria. The commissioners resumed the
sitting and the president announced this
choice to the delegates, requesting them
to inform their respective governments.
..,rhe sitting was then raised. adjourn
ing until January g at 10 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
JUSTICE DAVIS
ADDRESSES JURY

Justice Davis began his charge to the
Jury shortly before II O'Clock
Before beginning he asked counsel II
they had any requests TO make. Lawyer
Unger, for the defense. submitted a long
typewritten document
Justice Davis said:
Gentlemen of the jury. the testimony
in this case is all in; you have listened
TO the addresses of the counsel. and II
now remains for me to tell you the rules
OF Law for your guidance in this case
1T may be that some of You have oo-
tanned Turing this trial some inlEling of
the ccurts opinion en- this case and you
must dismiss. this from your mind
The people OF the United States have
q right to expect your conscientious de-
liberation and verdict in this case Now.
where il may appear that defendant
has wilIfuIly violated the law OF the
State as charged. you should have no
hesitation in pronouncing a verdict ac-
cord;re-iy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The disturbance central Wednesday
morning over British Columbia has adj
vanced to western South Dakota, and
this morning forms a barometric de-
preston covering practically the whole
of the northern Rocky Mountain region
and the upper Missouri valley The
area of high pressure central in the
middle Mississippi valley Wednesday
morning has advanced to the Virginia
coast. and increased considerably in in
tensity
The precipitation of the last twenty
four hours has been confined to the
lower lake region, the Pacific Coast
States. and the northern plateau.
IT is decidedly warmer in Kansas. Ne
braslsa. Arkansas, and IN the lower
Missouri and middle Mississippi val
legs
Snow is indicated for the lower lake
region, and rain in the lower Ohio and
middle Mississippi valleys. Tennessee.
and the east Gulf States. There will
also be snow or rain in the middle At
iantic States. and rain in the south At
lan:ic States Friday.
It VIII be warmer in Eastern dis
tricts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
LOUISE Is DRIVEN
FROM PALACE DOOR
Ex- CroWa Princess Tries
to See Children.
sHRlEKs AND STRUGGLES
Former Husband, King OF Saxony,
Mc&fGaJ- -yo 70 pa 70
sHRlEKs AND STRUGGLES
Former Husband, King OF Saxony,
Motifed-Is to Be Sent to
the Frontier

BERLIN. Dec. 22-Former Crown
Princess Louise, the divorced wife of
the King of saxony. today made des-
perate effort to see her children, but
failed
She arrived at Dresden this morning
and took lodging at tire Hotel Bellevue
She then proceeded TO the Royal Palace
and demanded an entrance TO see her
little ones.
Shrieks and Struggles.
The palace grard repulsed her A
painful scene followed. during which
the former princess shrieked repea atedly:
II must see my childrenI / must get
in."
She threw herself against the door
and tried to break through the SEN
tries Finally, exhausted, she returned
to her hotel.
The police have served notice of ex-
pulsion on her She will be sent to the
frontier under police surveillance this
afternoon.
King Notified.
The King, absent on a hunting trip,
has been notified OF the occurrence
The former crown princess about two
years ago eloped with NJ GIron, the
French tutor of her children. After
| travelling over Europe with him for
| several months they separated.
| The crown prince, who two months
| ago succeeded his father as King Of
! Saxony, obtained an absolute divorce
| from Louise and issued an edict ex-
patriating his former wife.
Crowd With Her.
The royal palace is in the center OF
| the city of Dresden, on the opposite side
of the same square as the Hotel Belle
! vue. Louise's shrieks attracted a large
! crowd, who hooted the palace guard
/ The timely. arrival of the police prevent
/ ed a crowd from forcibly supporting
/ Louise.
the crowd and cried:
/ 81 am the rightful Queen of Saxony
l have right to enter my own palace
/ The crowed shouted back:
! Acclaimed as Queen.
! Eyes. you're our Queen There vii
be no peace here till you return
4 Subsequent demonstrations In favor OF
Louise occurred around the palace, anc
4 the Hotel Bellevue
] A lawyer and Dr. Feline, OF Leipzig
accom- panied Louise.
/ Countess Montignoso.
| The police decree expelIing Lo ais,
from the country, is addressed to tn,
Countess Montignoso, which is nov
Louise's legal name.
Louise entered Saxony from Austria
via Bodenback- It IS reported he
parents. the Crank Duke and Duches,
of Tuscany, knew and approved Of he
dramatic invasion OF her former hus
bands capital.
4 A strong force OF police is now guard
ing the hotel where Louise is stopping
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
Submits Annual Report
of Operations in the
Department.
FORCE IS INADEQUATE
Estimate for Expenses |:
s854,fo5 = Important
Recommendations.
FEATURES OF REPORT.

Money needed for maintaining
Police Department for one fiscal
year, 1854, Jos.
This s3s,s6o more than asked for
IN Major Sylyester's last estimate.
Herding Of prisoners, even for a
brief period, it IS held, is not con-
ducive to good administration.
Policemen after serving two
years on the force should receive
$50 a month, and s100 when they
have finished five years service.
Aracostia should have 81, 900
station house.
Chief Of Detectives should re-
ceive $500 per annum instead of
$500. His duty an exacting one.
Clerks at Police Headquarters
deserve more pay
Major Sylvester thinks Harbor-
master Sutton should be made a
captain OF police, at salary of
81 800.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
JUROR ANDERSON
AROUS[S WRATH
Eleven Men Resent His
Criticisms Of Them
WILL TAKE SOME ACTION
I'LL TAKE SOME ACTION
In the Meantime Peter J. Ray Gives
Expression to the Indignation
They Feel.

Explanation of his reasons for tying
UP the verdict in the Gassenheimer case
and criticisms of his feliow-jurors. a.
given by Joseph F. Anderson, In an IN
terview published in yesterdays Times.
have stirred up a hornets nest among
the eleven other jurors.
One of the Jurors said that a meeting
of the eleven men would be called today
or tomorrow to take some step In reply
10 Anderson.
Every. one Of the eleven members Of
The jury who stood for a verdict of
guilty are extremely indignant at An
derson. both on account of his behavior
IN the jury room and his SENSATIONAL re-
marks after the jury had been dis
charged.
Today Z Times reported called upon
Peter ]. May, a member OF the Gassor-
heimer jury. who resides at 1888 Thirty
second Street. Mr.. May said:
Il have never seen a man act Ike
| Anderson did. Eleven OF us were ready
| TO render a verdict of guilty on
| first ballot but ne kept US in that Jury
room four days and four nights
Wouldn't Listen to Argument"
HE would not listen to argument Al
| all. When we tried to talk to him he
would run over TO his cot. and lie down
do not know whether he stopped his
ears or not. II was just as bad any
way. He would not listen to reason
when he had his ears open.
There will be a meeting soon Of the
! eleven members Of the jury to discuss
Andarson's remarks about u.s. He viii
| hear from us before long
Il don't know who the two gentle
men he referred to were. He said thai
| nine OF US We're against him, but that
| two were gentlemen and did not bottle.
| him. We all did our best to get him tC
] listen to argument
| LAS to chasing him around the room
! have nothing to say. We felt much
| like throwing him out on more thar
! one occasion. Just to think of one mar
| holding out against US all and keeping
the whole jury locked up for four de- VI
and four nights
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
MIRSKY PERSUADED
NOT TO RESIGN

BIRMINGHAM. England. Dec 22-
The Post has a private cornmunica-
ton from ST. Petersburg which states
that serious trouble is likely to occur
unless constitutional government is
Forthcoming shortly.
In this same connection the paper is
informed that Prince Nirsky, the pro-
gressive Russian minister OF the inte-
rior, recently informed bis friends he
intended to resign on account of the
opposition of the grand dukes to his
IDEAS of reform.
NJ De Witee, the minister of finance,
and NJ. Khilsoff. minister of railways.
dissuaded him and induced him to re-
main at his post for the present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
CARS WITNESSES
ON WAY TO PARIS

BORDEAUX. France. Dec 22.-The
steamer Paraguay arrived this morning
bearing four officers of the Russian Bal
tic fleet whom Admiral Rogestyensky
put ashore at Libreville. French Congo,
in order that they might return to Paris
and testify before The Hull commission
These officers are Lieutenants Vess-
selaga and Vatraud and Ensigns Seiitre-
millon and VarZand-
Lieutenant Vatraud had with him a
detailed report from Admiral Rogest-
vensky and other important papers.
Vatraud was in charge of the fash
lights during the firing on the trawler
fleet off Dogser Bank. He positively
states he saw torpedo boats among the
Hull fishing boats
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
EARL OF SUFFOLK
GETS LICENSE EARLY
Follows Foreign Custom in Anticipa-
tion of Coming Marriage to
Miss Letter Here.

Interest in the approaching wedding
OF Miss Daisy Letter was heightened
today by the granting of u marriage Ii
cense to the English nobieman who is
to wed her in this city before the new
year.
The license reads as follows:
Henry Moiyneux Padgett Howard,
Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire. England.
and Marguerite Hyde Letter, District of
Columbia.
AS has been anticipated the license
Is directed 10 the rector of st. John $
Church, the Rev DR. Roland Cotton
Smith. The Letter family has had a
pew there since coming to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
MONEY TO MOVE SNOW
AND ICE EXHAUSTED

The last dollar of tire $4,000 apprepri-
alton, left over from last year, With
which the District could clean snow
from. the streets was expended today.
and Superintendent Stutler. Of the
Street Cleaning Department. called on
the different gangs of men at work
Congress failed TO make an additional
appropriation for this work before adj
journ2nent, for the holiday recess, and
if snow falls between now and the
meeting OF Congress in January, only
the rays Of tac winter sun can make
any impression on the heeey flakes
snow has cnly been renloged during the
present storm from the crossings and
from the deep drifts in front OF the
curb on important business streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

In his annual report of the work done
by the Police Department for one year
and its needs for another, Major Sylves-
ter states that in the last fiscal year
there were y, ,9Ss arrests. He also adj
vocates the establishment OF the mag
listrate system OF disposing OF cases, ex-
cept where jury trials are denaEded
The amount asked for to maintain the
Police Department for the next fiscal
year is 1854. 105- This is more than $50,
600 in excess Of the amount asked Tor
last year.
Major Sylvester is OF the opinion that
Captain Boardman, Chief OF Detectives,
is underpaid, and inasmuch as the last
named official acts as Superintendent of
the Department in the Chiefs absence
ii is recommended that he receive an
annual salary of $500, instead of 81. 800.
In the cases of the lieutenants. ser
geants. and privates Of both c;ass a an.s
B. an increases in salary is recommends
ed.
Personnel of Force
On the goth day of June, 1904. the Dis
/ trict of Columbia had q police force
| OF 6s6 officers and privates, which was
distributed as follows: At headquarters,
one major and superintendent; a cap
!
| charge OF the detective bureau; another
| captain, looking after the horses,
vehicles and other properties of the de-
partment, the uniforning and supply
| ing of the force. the condition of the
! buildings, trials of members for breaches
| of discipline, and many smaller details;
! still another captain, engaged in re-
| ceiving complaints, making details,
transfers, giving Information, carrying
out assignments, transmitting orders,
and examining into precinct conditions
There Were ten ieutenants. each in
command of precint and stationhouse
and two desk sergeants were assigned
TO each one of the stations for twelve
| hours duty in caring for the records
prisoners, reports, complaints and dis
charging other detailed requirements
There were thirty-fiye sergeans, one OF
CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

ed with killing sar Young on the
9Th OF JGne.
The court described the four degrees
Of honi but said that justiaable
as~7e licisfs Taiz1 Re
o..1rsrru IruIu Inis case The other three
degrees were expounded by the court,
quoting much from the penal code
He told the jury that if they found
for murder in the first degree It would
be first necessary TO show premedisa-
ton and design. Extracts from decisions
OF the court OF appeals, N connection
! with drst-degree murder, were read
The section of the penaf code con-
cerning murder IN the second degree
10 TIE jury.
ineRt the defendant could be convicted
under either OF the two degrees
Degrees OF Manslaughter.
Justice Davis told the jury that horal-
eide without intent was nsanslaughter-
; daa
"It Is for you, gentlemen OF the 5ursys
20 determEzle In which OF these degrees
| il any. the defendant is guilty..
Justice Davis said the jury was net
bound oy any Influences OF the cs>onsel
for the defense. who had IN closing their
case, declared they woIIid accept only
az aeGuittal or a rerdice of murder IN
{ the nrSS degree
You must be bound by Your own
| conclusions, and determine for your
selves the degree OF murder. Il any.
Law and Evidence.
Justice Davis took up the various
points OF evidence and Instructed the
jury on The law applying to such evf-s
| deroe.
He spoke at considerable length on
the letter said 10 aave been sent by
Judia Smith to Caesar Young, IN
which she warned the bookmaker. He
declared that II would be necessary for
/ the jury TO determine whether the ey1-
letter. or knew Of its coateats before
I they could give weight TO it
The witness McKean has testified
| that he spoke TO the defendant of the
that Mckean never smoke 70 her and
that she never knew OF the letter
Defendants Testimney.
You must use your common sense
| judgment and decide which Of the wit
nesses has told the truth: If they have
a motive or not; their demeanor on the
stand. The defendant has taken the
stand and you shall pass upon her tes-
tlmony as any other witness
Justice Davis spoke Of the conduct of
J. Morgan Smith and recalled to Ihs
| Jury ESeQ SACttktiCt- DIX
testimony concerning the Smiths after
the shooting. unless 1t was shown that
the defendant was connected with IL
! There is no evidence in this case 10
show that Smith has fed You are not
TO consider that fact
CiTcumstaatial Evidence
! CircumstantiaI evidence was explained
by the court and the rules governing it
read to the jury
by these laws you are to be govern
! ed Was Young killed by pistol shot
fired by the defendant On June ( last.
or net? No witnesses have been called
by the people who saw the shooting
The court said that If she fired the
shot without the intent but with Geliber-
alton. sne w:ls guilty in the second de-
gree. The court further stated what
: degree of homicide the defendant could
be found guilty. if guilt was shown.
Possible Verdict.
! You can find her guilty OF murder In
: the first degree or IN the second de-
gree. You can find her guilty OF man
I slaughter m the first degree or the
2 second degree and you can md her not
D guilty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
CONFIDENT OF Ae0U17TAL.

KEW YORK, Dee 22-The final
hours of the trial Of Nan Patterson, be-
fore the bar of Justice charged with
the killing o1sCaesar Young, f7i the
ing actrf who viii know her fate
=, anE co.aL,oSss>1.
avn iring the versssct OF her jurors with
perfect confidence in her acauittal-
Though the strain of the proceedings
has been tense the young woman nov
barely past her girlhood has stood the
ordeal well
No Show of Emotion.
Today. as she heard the Judges
charge. she displayed not the slightest
sign of emotion at the passing events
which meant life or death 70 her
entrance 70 the courtroom 70 keep away
E;dors T1ey came from all directions
and charged the doorman IN a vain en-
deavor 10 gain admission
; Faii3hs In this NOT a few sight the
upper galleries in the Dig corridor and
wateI,ed with peculiar curiosity the ar
rival of lawyers and those fortunate
enough to get in
Crowds Without.
What more they could see no one
knows. but they remained there long
after the courtroom doors were locked
and the judge began his charge
Scores remained in the corridors and
gazed Wistfuliy at the closed doors
Sir Charles Wyndhanl. the English ac-
tor. was an interested spectator al the
proceedings.
Address Concluded.
Justice Davis concluded his charge
at 1920. Counsel for the defense con
sented 10 the jury having any exhibit
they asked fer. One of the Jurors. No
9, said:
Il would like the revolver and clothes
Of Young
A request was also made for the let
tiers of Young of May /. >, ard 3 The
court said the juror might take the
revolver to pieces 10 examine X, bul
could not fire it with a cartridge
| The jury retired at 12:25-
Recess Is Taken.
| Wher the jury had been cut thirty
five minutes. or up to p. NJ, and there
was no sign Of their having reached
an agreement, the court ordered a re
cess until p m
| If the jury. meantime. reaches a con
| clusion, the announcement Of the Yer
/ dict will nave to wait until court Re
assemblies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
RECORD BREAKING FOG
HAS SUBMERGED LONDON

LONDON, Dec. 22-The city of Lon
don and its environs are still covered
by a fog of record density. Shipping in
the Thames has been stopped owing to
the inability OF skippers TO see an arm
length before them.
Traffic in the city is also seriously
impeded. and the consequent financial
less will be heavy.