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The Washington times., 1904-06-20

1t is reported that certain old-llne
members Of the national committee har-
Dor feeling against Cortelyou." Just
walt until Mr.. Cortelyou has had them
under his soothing hypnotic influence
for few days, and they Will purr like
kittens
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

One who has been to the St. Louis
fair says It will be stupendous thing
IL it is ever finished. but nobody has
yet explained why a fair should not be
finished on time. same as picture or a
department store. OF any other sort OF
money making circus.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

John d. Long, booming Secretary
Hay for Vice President. says that Hay
is an ideal man for Vice President
and a born diplomat" The Massa-
chusetts man ought to know He
missed getting there himself, four years
ago, Notwithstanding that Hsnna had
given his word.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Representative Aston Gordon Dayton
OF the Second West Virginia district is
mentioned as MOody's successor as Sec
rotary of the Navy. The appropriateness
OF the mention is apparent when enc
recalls Dayton's vast experience as a
navigator on the roaring waters OF the
Kanawha River.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

It is said that the japanese owe their
physical vigor partly TO the fact that
they drink about twice as much water
as other people. II Washingtonians were
70 double their allowance of water, in
the present condition OF the Potomac,
we should all be turning mud-color.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Japanese critics say that Admiral
Kamimura should Aither resign or com
NIT suicide for permitting the Russian
Vladivostok squadron to get out. That
may be the japanese way, but the
American way would be for Admiral
Kamimura to redeem himself by plug
cling the Vladivostok squadron full Of
holes
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Americans speak glibly OF the posi-
bilities of tide-level canal at Panama
OF this. DR.. c. A. Stephens, traveller,
author. and engineer. gives the follow
ing observations and calculations, based
on recent visit to the isthmus:
IT is not an easy matter TO estimate
the exact amount Of earth which would
have TO be removed 10 get a clear
channel across the IsthmUs, thirty-five
feet below low-tide at Colon and at
Bonca on the Bay of Panama. But
computing II at the various levels, step
by step up TO the Cuiebra. through this
vast cut and beyond. deducting what the
French appear 70 have done. we OBJ
tain 445, 10000 cubic yards. as a very con-
servative estimate Of what remains to
remove. in order to have an open ditch
from ocean to ocean, $50 feet wide at the
bottom, with thirty-five feet Of stand
ing water in II.
Now as to the length Of time re
quired. we have TO guide US only what
the new French company has done. 1t
IS agreed on all hands. however, that
this new company has worked with
fair degree Of diligence and with hon
esty.
During their most successful year.
1897. the new company employed 1900
men an. removed. mainly in the Culebra
cut, 96,'.ss' cubic meters, chiefly earth.
This was by far the best ever done by
the French
Adding 80 per cent TO this $50. 900
meters for better American methods and
better machines, and assuming that the
United States will employ %. 600 laborers
in place OF 1900. we find that 10 remove
the 3H. 100000 cubic meters forty-siX
years and nine days will be required, or
until 1851.
1896 az Best.
by employing 80 900 laborers the work
might be done in about thirty-One years.
More than $1,000 could not be advau-
tageously worked there. At best. there
fore. allowing nothing for contingencies
or accidents. a Underwater canal at Pan
ANA could not be completed before 1895,
which few % the present generation
would see
"As TO the cost of n Underwater canal
at Panama. reckoning laborcrs' wages
at only dollar per day, and the sala-
ries Of engineers, foremen, ct al. at
equally reasonable rates; adding present
cost figures for machinery, tools, expIo-
sives. transportation, hospital equip
ment and maintenance. with the thous-
and other minor e, penseS. and TO this
interest on the money, az used, for
thirty years, at per cent, I am I'M
able 10 find the amount called for to
construct a tide-water canal at less
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

The owners OF the Grand Republic,
sister ship to the General Slocum. will
DO well to see that il is I'm order before
the investigation.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20
Points in Paragraphs.

A freight train smashed a barber
shop near Maybury. w. Va, and down
that way they call it a close shave
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Gen John c. Black is a guest at the
West End Hotel. Asbury Park, n. J.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Miss Emily f. Sauter. who spent the
past year in Montana, has returned 20
Washington by way Of Salt Lake. Colo
rado Springs. and st. Louis, for a short
visit with her parents.
The Washington times., 1904-06-20

Among the notable guests enjoying the
sulphur bathing at Richield Springs. y.
Y, is Justice Charles c. Mott, of the
Federal court OF ella ms. who is much
rested and improved by his summer out
ing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
Killed His wife.

New York May 1s-Charles Bryan
Of BROOKLYN after fail z 70 bring about
reconciliation with MS "ife to-day.
shot and killed her and then escaped ..
They separated two weeks ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
CnnNI.s rAsrEIEss rHILL

Has stood the ties, twenty-five years.
The first and original tasteiess chill
tonic. 20 cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
AGED MAN BURNED TO DEATH
IH Trying 20 save His NciGhbor's
House Near Ir7yiusviiic.


T4st1r. Ga. May I9.-Sews ol trag-
shy IN irwin county has just reached
Triton. The residence Of Mr. sandy
TIetaas-. about four miles from Irwin
Vile. caught on FIRE iu The roof j;
is supposed from q spark Among the
nelghbors Who hurried to aid in *
ttEgulshir.g the flames was NJ James
Christmas, an aged man, VINO lived
near BIZ. Mr. Christmas was weaken
ed b. recent Illness, but did all ne
could 10 aid inc others. a hole was
cut In the roof and 8lr. Christmas
crawle5 in TO fght the fire. The flames
advanced - fas, cnat they GU. Nj
Christmas OF from the opening, and
nc crswlsd around through the space
between he ceiling ana roof In a.
effort 10 find 2 way out
.poe house was large one, ana
soon M Christmas efforts were ap-
r4re1t 70 those JItsi1e Ll near a
dozen places where he would step an
effort was made 70 cut aim out, but
before an opening could BE- made ne
heat and smoke would drive me panic
stricken man 70 another place. Al last
ne s15crflrn bed % the smoke the heat
OF the burning building driving his
rescuers back. and he Oh man per
ished horribly IT. Ire house ne had
tried 10 save.
The residence was ore 81 the best
IN Irwin county. veil and substan-
tally built But little II the flrni-
ture was saved, and M Fletchers
loss viii Approximate &5.a|J. with nc
insurance. 8fr Christmas had live6
near Sfr. Fletcher long time and was
a gentleman highly esteemed Gy all
who knew him. He was the father
in-Iaw Of Ordinary Lee Of Irwin
county. VINO died last week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICE.
PLUMBING.
both phones. 81 York street. v
GENERAL INSURANCE.

Fire. Tornado, Marine. Accident and
Sickness Insurance. You cannot do
better than take a Combination Policy
paying for any sickness or accident
w. T. HOPKINS. Agent.
IS Bryan street. east. Phones 219.
chas. Inglesby Manager.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20

I'D NEWSPAPERS. 200 FOR as
cents, at Business Office, Morning
News.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20

BIDS FOR LAYING ARTIFICIAL
STONE SIDEWALK.

Bids will be received at this office
by the Streets and Lanes Committee
until IL o'clock Wednesday, May rs,
1904, for laying artificial stone side
walk on OFT street between Anderson
and Gwinnett streets. in places side
walks have not already been laid
Bids to state price per square yard
laid. Specifications furnished on ap-
plication. GEO. Nj. GADSDEN,
Director OF Public Works.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICE
Special Notice.

All bills against the Dutch Steam
ship 'Zaeburg" Stasse, master, must
be presented nj our Office by or before
~ O'clock noon this day. May goth.
1904, or payment will be debarred.
}. f. MINIS & Co, Agents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20

There those who like to mingle There are those
who like to roam, but the CASINOS FAMOUS LUNCH
CONS will make you feel "at home" And also make
realize that there is but place South to get Sea
Food properly cooked
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-20
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

EELLEY-The relatives and friends
Of Rev Daniel c. Kelley and family
ara invited 70 attend MS funeral from
his late residence. 1911 Habersham
street. this morning. At 1870 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Rooney lVins Wrestlinn Mntc1.

Kenosha, Wis. Dec 2o-.iohu ].
Rooney, of Chicago defeated Mort
Henderson of New York in wrest-
ling match for the western champion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

city engineer and the city attorney to
report To the council on this question
in full.
The village OF Eidridge. in Scott
county. Iowa. wants TO purchase one
of the old and abandoned hose carts
from the city. The village last spring
was swept by a very disastrous con-
fiagration. and is now making prepare
tons against repetition of such a
disaster. The council moved that
Mayor McConochie investigate the
matter. and take any action that he
may see fit with reference to the dis
posal of the equipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Central League Teams Sign Men.

Terre Haute Ind, Dec. 20.-The
Central Baseball league managers are
signing men as rapidly as if the list
had TO be complete at the annual meet
ing at Dayton Jan. 9. President Smith
of the Terre Haute association furnish
es the following list for his club:
Pitchers-Clyde Gay. formerly with
Evansville: James Clark, Cecil Gray,
John H Miller and Carl Mann. Fleet
and Smith of last seasons staff are
reserved The catchers are: W. G.
Pierce OF Evansville. Forney and VIII
liam Love. The infielders are Harry
Taylor, H. 4. Walsh, J. A. Sherman,
III. Eberts and Martin Moon. Richard
son. the old first baseman and
Charles De Almond. who was third
basenan when sold TO Cincinnati
have been reserved. If able to play,
De Almond is to be turned over Email
ly to the reds. In the outfield Mana
ger and Capt. Warrender heads the
list, with Albert Decker and John
Thompson of last seasons club and
E. L. Dennis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
johnson on TIE Minors.

Chicago. Dec. 20.-President Ban
Johnson of the American league spent
part of yesterday afternoon compiling
statistics of the dealings of his organ
iZation with the minor baseball
leagues, which doubtless he Will use
when the representatives of the three
leagues interested meet TO discuss
proposed changes in the national
agreement. 81 find" said President
Johnson. that the American league
last year retained II of the players
purchased in the fail of 1909. and paid
the minor leagues s20.S00 for them. OF
the drafted players six were retained,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
LOCAL OPINION DIVIDED
ON OUTCOME Of FIGHT
What Observers of Ring Events Say
of Meeting of Britt and
Nelson.

Local followers of the fighting game
the big ring events confess they are
among the clouds over the result of
the meeting tonight between Battling
Nelson and Jimmy Britt before the
Yosemite club in San Francisco. Here
is what some of the posted ones had
to say:
Richard Pearce-One thing the peo-
pie who are at the ropes are sure of.
and that is a pretty fight, and one that
ought to go not less than 20 rounds.
The Dane would impress me as the
man to place my money on had he
had more experience. You see, those
boys who suddenly get before the spot
light do not always make good in SUD-
sequent engagements; so | am inclin-
ed to stand pat this time and see if
the little fellow is going 10 be consis-
tent
W H. Lange-I am banking on my
old friend Jimmy. Probably there is
not Il man in the state of Illinois who
knows Jimmy better than l do. He's
dar and | will be greatly disappointed
if he does not clean Nelson inside of
10 rounds. Nelson's showing against
Corbett is no criterion OF what he will
do tonight. If you have watched Britt
in all his fights you VIII remember
that there has been an evenness about
his work that makes him more de
Dendab,e than fighters as rule are.
Britt spent two years in Perryville.
Mo, my old home. We grew to be
very close friends, and for one year
acted as his manager. He never
lost Il fight while handled him. j
have put all the money had laid aside
o by Christmast presents on him.
Ike Rice do not go on the opin-
ions OF these alleged experts | know
fighter when | see one. had a
talk with Nelson two months ago, and
| have seen him work. He looks good
to- me.
4. Z. Lamp-Nelson Will win. II
viii be a quicl, finish. He is too fas;
for Britt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Bio Feast for the Poor.

Capt. James, of the Salvation Army
is one of the busiest men in the city
Christmas day will soon dawn, and
with il comes the task of feeding the
unfortunate ones. The Salvationists
take great delight in this line of work,
and il is seldom that a Christmas
passes by without these people bring
ing gladness TO many homes in the city.
This year they have decided to give
baskets of food from their hall. 1863
Second avenue. Saturday, Dec. "a, as
Christmas comes On Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
South Bend Gets New Men.

South Bend, Ind, Dec. Buck"
Corners will play first base for South
Bend next season, and Robert Beeh-
ner was recommended to DR.. Carson
by Umpire Fred Kiefer at the recent
Springfield meeting. and if the UNI
pire has judged correctly, Bechner
will be one of the most valuable men
in the Central league. He has been
playing independent bail the last three
years and has made a reputation in
Central Ohio. The Corners case has
attracted considerable attention dur
ing the last two months, as IL was
known that Manager Grant had a
string tied to the reliable batsman-
Grand Rapids was unaware of this
fact and was figuring on playing the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
Jack Barry a Benedict.

Newburg, n. Y. Dec. 20.-Jack
Barry. who played with the Chicago
National league team last season, sur
prised his Newburg friends by regis
tering at the Palatine hotel as John
C. Barry and Wife His bride is Miss
E. l.. Whitbeck of New York City.
They were married in Brooklyn in
September They make their home
at Newburg. Barry will so to San
Francisco with the Chicag9 team in
February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

ship here last night. Henderson got
the first fall. but Rooney took the 9TH
er two with ease. The match was for
purse OF $500 In the preliminary
boxing match Joe Hopkins of Chicago
got the decision over Joe Montgomery
of Kenosha on a foul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

No sickiy women or weak men will
ever regret taking HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. It's brought happiness
to thousands. s. cents. tea or tablets
T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

two being from class A leagues and the
Thirteen purchased players and eight
who were drafted were returned after
trials. The figures do not Indicate
that we have been niggardly in our
dealings with the minor leagues
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
SPORTING NOTES
Worlds. Record to Dainty.

San Francisco. Cal. Dec. gov.
b. Jennings Dainty broke the world :
record for seven and one-half fur
longs AT Oakland yesterday afternoon.
going the distance in 1872, which clips
one-fifth of a second OF the mark
made by Rag Tag at Washington park
IN July last year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20
BOWLING MATCH AT CLUB
Teams of the Second Division in Tour
nament Play Last Evening.

Two teams in the third division of
the Rock Island Club winter bowling
tournament played match at the club
alleys last evening. The team captain
ed by w 4. Andersen defeated the
team captained by II. A. Crawford by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-20

FIRST baseman next year. Even now
Manager Bert Dennis thinks there is a
chance to land him and he is prepar-
ing To dispute the claim of South Bend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-06

test was the extremely muddy cOndi-
ton Of the water which came from
the mains 1t carried such a load of
dirt that Chief Wilmarth thinks the
height of the streams thrown was
considerably affected thereby.
The water company officials say
that this dirt was stirred up from the
bottom of the mains by the unusual
pressure of the water. Supt. Jesse
Shaw said this morning:
Il suppose that this dirt was left
in the mains from the water pumped
in during the flood. 1t takes a long
time for this dirt to get out. We are
now engaged in flushing all the mains.
This is done by turning on a hydrant
and allowing ii TO run until the water
is clear All the hydrants are being
opened in this way, and we expect to
greatly improve the condition of the
water
After the main pumping station had
been at work giving pressure for the
test for some time. Chief WiImarth or
dered the Harrison street station cut
in, and expected an immediate increase
in the pressure from the 1900. 900 pump
ing capacity which that station is sup
posed to possess. Strange to say the
Harrison street station seemed to make
no impression whatever When asked
in regard to this peculiar condition. Mr..
Shaw said:
Il am at a loss to understand why
better results We're not secured. That
station certainly threw a tremendous
lot of water into the mains The level
Of the water in the well was lowered z
feet, and that shows that the pumps
were doing good work The conditions
We're not favorable for the test, as
must be admitted. Monday morning IS
always n time OF heavy consumption
of water 1t is being drawn out for
private use in large quantities. This
served to cut down the fire pressure
Fire Marshal Wilmarth has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-06

the same to the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe company.
A bill was passed authorizing the sec
rotary of the interior to add to the Sc
gTegation of coal and asphalt lands in
the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.
Indian Territory. This was to correct
an injustice done some lessees and
contractors. among whom was a Kan
san, William Busby of Parsons.
Charles F. Scott, representa- ive-elect,
secured two very creditable places of leg
islatiOn at the late session One was tie
Inclusion in the item in the agricultur Al
appropriation bill for weather service of
sufficient money to establish a better
system of publicity along the Kansas and
Neosho rivers, with a view to preventing
the disasters of last summer in flood
times: No new weather stations VIII pc
established necessarily, but river sound
ings will be taken and observations made
along the sheds and trfputarles 70 these
streams and the correct information at
once telegraphed to the large stations at
Topeka and Kansas City
The information will then be dissent
mated Throughout the affected region and
preparation for sudden rises can be made
Mr. SCOTS other work was securing the
ge of a resolution to print as one
document the three parts of farmers bull
letins of the department of agriculture
which deal with the swine industry. This
will make a compact and useful docu-
''horsebOok," and the publication on cat
tie.
Perhaps more than the usual number of
private pension bills was passed at the
late session The total number was g.
and in practically every case the benent
went to some deserving veteran or WluoW
"a case where there was restitution or
extreme physical ailment, or both Mem
bers of the Kansas delegation nave peen
very careful in this kind of legislation.
with the result that meritorious cases
have received attention to the exclusion
of others
The Kansas delegation has been united
on most propositions and has worked dill
gently each member in his proper sphere
or as delegation where the occasion de-
manded it With the exception of Mr..
nd Campbell.
have been here several terms and are well
acquainted with how effective work can
he best accomplished. And the two new
members have not been found wanting.
LESLIE WALLACE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-06
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
Valley Falls High School Closes With
Sermon and Lecture.

Valley Falls, Kan, May 6.-This was
commencement week of the Valley
Falls high school, and the close of the
school term.
Prot. Norman Plass, of Washburn
college preached the baccalaureate
sermon Sunday evening to a large au-
dience.
The class day exercises were held at
high school auditorium Thursday aft 3r-
noon. The programme interspersed
with music being as follows:
Salutatory-''C Class Prophecy" Bertha
.Burris.
Oration-'R Religious Enthusiasm Lii
liam Blue.
Class History, Chas Braden.
Oration-''The Keynote of Success
Catherine Doyle.
Grafton ansas," Esta Hartman.
Oration-''I Immortality of Fame,
Guy McClurg.
Class viii, Anna Kaufman.
Response for Juniors, Roy Hilfnger.
ValedictOry-' Diagonal People" JOS
phine McCammOn.
The commencement exercises will be
given this evening when T. A. Nc
Neal, of Topeka, will deliver the ad-
dress, and the diplomas will be present
ed. Saturday evening a reception will
be rendered the graduates by the al
umni at Library hall The motto of
the class is Work and Win. May they
win to stay more early in the race.