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tive halls and WHO fatten their wallets
upon tho fears of easily "millied" cor
porations. seldom have any sentiment
tai feelings in regard to their schemes.
II they work they are that much in.
If they fail they are nothing out Of
pocket. 1t is only by resisting the
demands of such men that individuals
and corporations may secure immuni-
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We await with interest the presi-
dental message. There always Is
more or less enjoyment in comparing
the document with the predictions of
the Washington correspondents, who
tell us, with SO many convincing de-
tails. just what the message will say.
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Governor Pcnnypacicr has issued
his Thanksgiving proclamation. In
spite OF the fact that he Is q satellite
of the ~discredited Quay machine, he
probably feels that hc has reaso to
he thankful that 1t is no worse.
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e lady school teacher in. active service i'll any public
Elizabeth City county, Il magnificent 5000 "Freder
I'd by votes cast by the readers Of the Daily Press.
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The Daily Press will present 10 the most ~
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Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
avaoT OF cosvsas,s4 pLAs,,.

9taoes Aad lapro~ed II Observance
Of the SabAath.
While going threAeA kaias, DRan-
g0aist Needy happened - be in ~
town Of Waterford, where 10 heard of
John White, who hAa the reputatioo
ct working on Sunday, although IL
the ministers in the neigh hbOring
towns had argued with him and tried
to stop it. Mr. Moody decided to try
his luck with him, and after q long
talk succeeded in convincing him that
It was wrong to work on Sunday.
The next Sunday White was in
church and his name enrolled. In q
few days Mr.. Moody left the town,
feeling that he had done thing which
had proved too difficult for others,
and that at least one sinner In that
town had been turned from the error
Of his way.
A few weeks later, while driving a
load of lumber into the town. White
was met by the deacon Of the church,
and the following conversation en-
sued:
Nov, Mr.. White said the dea-
con. isn't there difference since the
spirit Of God has entered your soul!"
"Yes, there is quite a difference" !"
answered White frankly. Before
when went to work on Sunday l
used to carry the axe on ny shoulder,
but now I carry it under my coat"
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
INDIA IS GUARDED.
New Treaty Links Japan and Great
Britain Together in Strong
Bond.

London, Sept. 2S.-The text of the
new agreement between Great Britain
and Japan which was signed by Lord
Lansdowne, the British foreign secre-
tary, and Baron Hayashi, the Japa-
nese minister to Great Britain, on
August IL, was issued by the foreign
Office late Tuesday evening. The mo-
,nentous document is brief one, COM
prising less than 800 words, including
eight articles and preamble. Ac-
companying Lord Lansdowne to the
companying the agreement is letter
from Lord Lansdowne to the British
ambassadors at St. Petersburg and
Paris, for transmission to the Russian
and French governments respectively,
in which the foreign secretary cour-
teously reviews the agreement and
carefully points out that the new de-
fensivc alliance is not intended as a
menace, but rather as guarantee Of
peace and prosperity in the far east
in which all countries may partici-
pate. The official text forcefully
brings out the Importance to both
countries of this alliance, which prac.
tically makes Great Britain Japan and
Japan Great Britain for the purpose OF
defense "in the regions Of east Asia
and InCia."
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Styles That Are Souvenirs.

Did you ever hear of how the kGht-
wristsd blouse got its name? It 10
called the 'Garibaldi" blouse.
1t dates from the Corsican leaders
days of peasaRtry. He was poor thea,
and he used to wear an old red jor.
sey with full sleeves and tight wrists.
When he became famous his soldiers
petitioned him not to cast it oR. So
he wore it on through al his tri-
umphs. Years after. when tie Cor
sican was dead, society ]ady u Lon
don fanciod a blouse with Tie same
full sleeves and drawn wristbands.
''CaA it the 'Garibaldi,'" suggested a
shopwalksr. And they did.
There is the Gladstone" collar and
bag. The famous statesman was the
first to wear the one and the first also
to use the other. Now every busy
man and woman has Gladstone"
AS to the collar, this is not Hssrly so
popular, but it lives in memory.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Intentions.

There Is no French law against
suicide, but those who have attempt
ID recently to drown themselves In
the Seine, and have tallsd have been
arrested aad punished a the a1ehsr-
ity of IN old law which forbids
throwing bodies int The river. One
such arrest was made rsosatav. The
prisoner pleaded net EAtaty.
But" said the judge Of instruction,
you admit that yeu cast yourself into
the river. TAat is Illegal"
The law" said The prisoner, pro
vides Tor The punishment Of those
who east dead, not living, bodies into
the river, else every enc who went
swimming in the Seine would be a
criuaiaal."
Pat" said the judge, you Intended
10 bs dsAd Tos lad wisk>diy planned
to ma&e Of yourself N ofenaivs
corpse aAA wi4h AAt NEST loatheons .
thing to corrupt the waters Of the
Seine. fine you q thousand francs"
."'very well," remarked the prisoner.
'Take it from the sum which was con-
fiscated from my pockets by the police
at the time of my arrest"
There was no money in your pock.
ets,", said the judge. ......-
"True," said the prisoner, "but l
had intended that on that date there
should be a million francs there" -
Judge. -...-...
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
SEEKS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Peruna Company Brings Suit fo1
$25O,OOO Against Ladies
Home Journal.

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Claiming that it
has the original of testimonial which
the Ladies Home Journal recently de-
clared to be fraudulent, the Peruna
Drug Manufacturing company, makers
of a widely-known proprietary medi-
cine. has brought suit in the superior
court of Chicago for $250.O0O damages.
The Curtis Publishing company, of Phil
adelphia, is named as defendant. The
testimonial in question is one which the
Ladies' Home Journal declared that
Congressman George H. White, of South
Carolina. never gave, backing up its
statement by an undated letter from
Mr.. White. In its declaration the Pc
runa company denies that the testimo-
nial is fraudulent, and asserts it has two
original letters from Congressman
White, which were given in good faith
as testimonials to the merit of the rem
edy. Mr.. Whites denial, the Peruna
company claims, was secured through
misunderstanding ThisSis the second
suit for large damages filed against the
Ladies Home Journal since it began its
crusade against patent medicines.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Freak Dinners.

Attacks having been made ia the
newspapers on the freak" dinners
of millionaires, the secretary OF the
Savoy Hotel, London, replies that they
are good for the trade. The cele-
brated "gondola dinner" given by
an American recently, gave employ
ment to 100 carpenters, thirty paint
ers and twenty decorators all at
fancy" wages and put money into
the pockets of numerous e!cctr.ctans.
florists, artists and other workers.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
DisPENslNo JUSTICE IN o44.NA

sevsre Punishment Messd ovt 10 Cen.
vietsd Mronsdoers.
reporter On the stan of the aaaas-
hal Times tells how justios is dealt
out to offenders in the police court
OF that Chinese city: .Businsss ap-
peered very duh at the Shanghai
slave market yesterday, as Yang Wo
zuns and Ng All Kung were unsuc-
cessfai in their attempt to dispose Of
two girls whom they offered for the
rid1culously low sum Of $50, after hav-
ing kidnapped them from their home
in Pootung. This case was very
intricate one, the kidnapees having
changed owners several times. After
going exhaustively into the evidence
the court announced that TIE accused
were convicted upon the charge of
having attempted to sell the children
and they were remanded for further
inquiries previous to being sentenced.
The children were ordered to be sent
to the Refuge for Slave Girls.
Tseu Chong Sung, runner, was
charged with attempting to extort
money from Tsung Wong SEE at so
Park road, on the Goth ult. Tseu will
not DO any sprin.ing for week, as he
is to be scientifically touched upon
the spot by the Official bambooer 500
times, after which he goes into the
cool. calm seculsion of the municipal
cloisters for ono week.
Chang All One was charged with
stealing 120 pairs OF the upper larts
Of Chinese silk shoes, valued T. SEQ.
Chang gets 300 blows and q months
Imprisonment"
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
No Need of a Key.

It happened during the recent visit
Of Secretary Taft. Several of them
were debating on the important af-
fairs Of the city, when one of the
company suggested that it would be a
graceful and courteous thing if those
who preside over the municipality out
at the city hall would present the
war secretary with the keys of the
city.
well. can't quite comprehend
what good the keys Of the city would
be to Secretary Taft or any one else,"
quietly suggested Gavin McNab, in
view of the fact that San Francisco is
a wide open town" San Francisco
Chronicle.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Changed Her Mind.

$50 you wish to break olr engage
ment?' he asked, bitterly.
II do; feel that you Oh not appre-
ciate me as you should" she respond.
ed.
"Then I shall sue you for breach OF
promise, for hundred thousand doll
ars damages!"
With cry Of delight the fair young
thing threw herself into his arms.
Forgive me, George" she murmur-
ed. 81 was mistaken. II you think
my affection is worth that much to
you, am yours" ......
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Distinction for loubet.

President Loubet will be the first
chief of the third republic to retire
under normal conditions at the COM
pletion of his term. Theirs resigned,
so did MacMahon, and though NJ.
Grevy completed one term he had to
quit Office before the expiration of his
second. Carnot was murdered, CAST
mir-Perier left the Elysee in disgust
and Felix Faures career was cut short
by his sudden DEATH
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Tis Often Thus.

Disappointed in her husband?" ex.
claimed Mrs. De Style in surprise.
"Why, before they were married she
used to tell me that he was a Greek
god"
so she did," responded Mrs Van
Nobb, "but he turned out to be I regn-
lar Bacchus. Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
ILLINOIS BANK
SUFFERS BIG Loss
VAULT OF INSTITUTION AT EI-
DORADO IS BLOWN OPEN
BY THIEVES.
Robbers Secure Between So, 900 and
$4,000 and Escape After Fierce
Battle with Citizens Aroused BY
the Explosion.

Cairo, ILL.,, Sept. "a posse of oiti-
zens in RldOrado, ILL.,, early on Thurs
day fought a rife and revolver battle
with 4 band Of burglars who had blown
open the vault in the bank of c. B. Bur-
nett 4 Sons. The thieves escaped with
between $4,000 and $4,000. The posse
now is on their trail with bloodhounds
The bank is in substantially built brick
structure, with heavy iron bars over the
windows. Few persons are abroad in
Eldorado after midnight, and there is
no police protection. The last passer-
by, railroad employe, saw a light
burning in the bank, and the vault un-
disturbed. Less than two hours after
ward, however, the village was awak-
ened by d terrific explosion. Burnett
and his sons, who live nearby, were
the first to reach the scene. They were
armed with revolvers, and saw sew
eral mon running from the front door
of the bank. The thieves detected them,
and in q moment the two parties were
fighting desperately Before many
shots had been fred reenforcements
come for the bankers. The other resi-
dents were armed with shotguns and
rifles, and two even carried axes. The
reseuers were running in a band down
the main street when the burglars fed,
firing - they ran. The posse, in the
darkness, Aired at the flashes Of light
made BY the weapons Of the robbers
The hsat eeatilued in this manner for
nearly lak mile.
By this time the village had been
left behind and the burglars run across
the fields to large forest near by.
There they lNrked behind trees and
fired 1T the approaching crowd. The
latter broke int sections and sur
rounded the forest. The thieves are
believed to have exhausted their am
mHRition. The forest still is surround
ed. Deputy sheriffs have been sum-
meRed to lead in the search and blood
hounds from this city have taken the
field.
The scene presented in the bank
was one Of ruin. Nitroglycerin was
used, and the large door of the vault
was blown nearly across the Office
The windows were smashed, a desk
was knocked to pieces, and the pro-
tecting inner door of the vault was
broken into bits. The steel cash boxes
had been removed with their contents,
nearly all in gold. -
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Modern Author uses Quill Pen

Modern Author Uses Quill Pen.
George Meredith is one of the group
Of authors who remain faithful to the
old-fashioned quill pen. There be
those who believe that no work of
genius can be produced with anything
else in the way of pens and the au-
thorities of the British museum seem
to agree with them, for they still offer
to visitors the good old goose quill
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Hated 70 Spend His Money.

When G. G. Solodovnikogo, the Mos.
COW millionaire, died short time ago,
leaving his many millions for char
liable purposes, it was stated that for
years he had lived in dilapidated two
story house, surrounded by rctting fur
niture, and without servant Or COM
panion. During the day he wore a tat
tered dressing gown, almost rs old as
himself; and, with an income of at
least $1,25O,0O0 year, he grudged uhe
spending of IS week.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Question Of international Law.

A law question as to Eddystone
lighthouse has arisen-is it an island?
The Board of Trade regulations pro.
hibit fishing by foreign vessels with
in three miles of the coast or inhabit-
ed islands. The population of Eddy.
stone numbers three.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Harry Lehr Dropped by Society.

Harry Lehr Dropped by Society.
Since the virtual eclipse Of Harry
Lehr as a society favorite he has
taken to the society of a cockatoo for
comfort. Mr.. Lehr is said to feel very
much the ingratitude of those whom
he used to amuse in days gone by
with monkey dinners and similar ele-
waiting functions, and it is said that
he hopes, with the aid OF trained
cockatoo to regain at least some share
of his former glory.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Mrs. Herrick an AnthropoIoois

WIS. rJerTICk an NntHFOPOIO9I8t.
Mrs. r. +. Herrick, mother of the
governor Of Ohio, who has lived in
California for forty-five years. is much
interested in anthropology. At meet
ing in San Francisco several days ago
of the American Anthropologica asso-
citation she read paper on Indians
of Humboldt, New, which created
much interest.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
The Proof at Hand.

eyes, l did pay some attention to
Miss Filbert, but finally began to
think that she was person of very
poor taste and
Sir, she Is to be my wife!"
"And now. know it.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Only One.

Miss Bragg When the present
King of England was here, in 1860,
my grandfather entertained him at
olnner. Our family plate was used on
that occasion and the Prince
Miss Sharpe-Had to use plate
borrowed from the neighbors, sup
pose.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Charity.

PA. want quarter to give to
poor cripple"
Here it is. son you're a good boy.
Where is the poor cripple?''
He's sellin' tickets to tn side
show!''
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12

Occupation OF Japanese Prisoners.
The Japanese prisoners in Russia
nave been occupying their time In
making miniature warships, toys and
oaper flowers. at which work they are
laid to be very skilful.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
His Theory.

The Maid From your viewpoint, |
suppose, marriage is q failure"
The Bachelor-"It It is-and the WON.
On In the case Is the preferred c-edi.
tor.
Warren sheaf., 1905-10-12
Fifer to Retire.

Bloomington, Ill, Sept. 27.-Ex-Gov.
Joseph w. Fifer announced that he
will retire as interstate commerce
commissioner as soon as certain inn
portant matters before the commission
are settled, probably about January l.
1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18
SETH BULLOCK MAY
Be MADE MARSHAL
Trouble in South Dakota if
President Names Him.

SIOUX FALLS, S D., March IS
President Roosevelt, it is reported. has
decided not TO reappoint for a third
term United States Marshal Kennedy
for South Dakota, and will name Seth
Bullock, first sheriff of Deadwood. his
personal friend, for the place.
The desire of President Roosevelt 10
give Mr.. Bullock a more remunerat tive
position than the one he now holds. that
of superintendent OF the Black Hills
Forest Reserve. was indicated a month
or two ago when he offered Mr.. Bullock
the place of United States marshal for
the District of Alaska.
Mr.. Bullock was opposed TO leaving
South Dakota and therefore declined the
offer.
1t is intimated in some quarters that
Mr.. Bullock's appointment would not
be satisfactory to what is known as the
Stalwart or Kittredge faction of the
party in South Dakota, and 1t would
cause an open rupture between President
Roosevelt and the Congressional felega-
ton from South Dakota.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18
YOUNG WOMAN IN
DOMINICAN ROW
Mrs. Ella RaWls Reader Is
MOrgan2s Informant.

NEW YORK, March 1S-A rosy-faced
young woman. Mrs. Ella Rawls Reader,
is the most interesting figure in the dip
lomatic5 lmbroglio that has arisen over
the Dominican treaty.
President Morales sent her to Wash
fngton as his official representative but
cne would have difficulty in associating
Mrs Reader with revolutionary plots on
an island Inhabited by 100000 persons,
principally mulattoes.
In the Senate on Thursday Senator
Morgan sprung a sensation when he de-
ciared that William Nelson Cromwell,
the New York lawyer, who made 81, 900. =
COO out of the Panama canal treaty, was
the principal mover to interest the Gov
ernment in the affairs of Santo Do
mingo.
He charged that Mr.. Cromwell was
actuated by a desire to Illustrate the
PLANS of a Mr.. and Mrs. Reader, who
under the title of the Reader syndicate
had obtained valuable concessions from
the Dominican government in return for
their services as agents OF the govern
ment in this country.
Mr.. and Mrs Reader, formerly of New
Zealand. Morocco and Ceylon. are in
Manhattan. and have given out state
ments regarding their dealings with
President Morales concerning a treaty
with this Government and regarding
thelI' relations with Mr.. Cromwell. They
haze engaged counsel. --s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18

When AR Hay reached the Cedric
deck he was at once taken TO the suite
engaged for himself and Mrs. Hay. The
Secretary lay down on the bed and
when the ship sailed he was being at
tended by the. ships surgeon. The doc
tor -aid TO reporters:
Mr.. Hay, I think, is a very sick man.
The attack was only temporary. His
heart action was good, though his tenn
perature was above the normal He is.
very weak, but the sea trip will do rim
good
Mrs. Hay, just before the ship sailed.
admitted that her husband was a very
sick man, and said:
No one in Washington except the
family, and possibly the Cabinet. re-
allied how i'll Mr. Hay has been for
some time, This is not the first time
he has collapsed, for since the severe
attack of grip he had this winter he
has been very, very weak.
We hope that the trip will do him
much good and result in his recovery
but we fear it will take much longer
than he thinks before he is restored ia
his full health"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The disturbance in the West has re-
solved itself into a welI-dehned storm of
circular type, and is central this morn
ing over western Kansas with much in
creased intensity and an apparent north
eastward movement. The depression in
front of the storm extends in a broad
trough northeastWard through the st.
Lawrence valley, and rains have been
general from the Middle West and
Southwest northeastWard through the
luke region. except in the Ohio valley.
There were also general. though mostly
light, rains west of the Rocky noun
tains, except in the southern plateau,
where there was snow
Temperatures are very high for the
season in the Central valleys and the
lake region and the middle and north
ern slopes, ranging from 10 degrees to %
degrees above the seasonal average.
They have. however begun to fall III
the Northwest under the influence of an
area of high pressure, central over
Manitoba.
There will De rain tonight and Sun
day in the East and South generally
except in the South Atlantic States
where rain Will probably delay until
Sunday.
IL will be warmer tonight in the
Middle and South Atlantic States and
colder in the western upper lake region
Ii will be colder Sunday in the lower
lake region, Ohio valley, and the north
ern portion Of the Middle Atlantic
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS
MINERS INVITATION

A delegation of miners, headed by
John Mitchell, president of the United
Mine workers, called on President
Roosevelt this morning to invite him to
address meeting of miners upon the
occasion OF his visit to Wilkesbarre Pa
on August 10 next The delegati ton was
composed of T. d. Nichols, president of
the First Anthracite District: John
Fallon and Thomas J. LIeWellyn cxecu-
tive officers.
Mr.. Mitchell. who was spokesman for
the party, would not admit that the
delegation had talked with the Presi-
dent about anything else but his August
visit to the anthracite coal fields. The
President promptly accepted the invita-
ton extended to him and said - would
give him great pleasure to address the
miners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-03-18
Secretary Hays Illness
A Surprise to Friends

The news of Secretary Hays collapse.
on taking the steamer for Naples, at
New York this morning, was received
wit; surprise and some alarm by his
friends here, by whom he was not
thought to be irs Il serious condition.
They think IT must have been a sud
den seizure due to oyerexerffon or
shortness OF breath Several who saw
him Yesterday in Washington say he an
peared in good health.
He called ON the President on Thurs
day, and at that time gave no evidence
of being Ill. He has had some bronchial
trouble of late. but this is not thought
to have seriously affected his general
health.