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The Washington times., 1905-12-07
KRISS KRlNGLE NOW
SADDLED WITH WORK
Tells Times Reporter His Plans for Distributing Christ
Gifts to the Hosts of Youngsters Who Daily
Send Him Urgent Letters

on the youngsters and the little mau
that's going TO get that asked for Il so
nicely that ! couldn't have refused il If
never made another thing this Christ
mas
Tired? Me tired? Wen, just YOU
look here. young man. Il you had az
many children 10 look afte- each Christ
mas I've he'd these hundreds OF
years you'd be used TO Il by this time.
Guess I'm not tired. I'm TOO busy to
think of it. There goes that doorbell
again. If l just had somebody TO tell
those little chaps that they can't come
in why | wouldn't have 70 spend so
much time running to the door
20, it's you. Mr. POstman- Not all
for me, is Il? Well. I'll swan. I'm
getting so much mail l won't have
place To put il after a while. Now let s
see what these shaVers want: Baseball
and bat'-That's a fine thing 10 ask for
IN the winter time. Dolls dolls dolls >
Well. ! don't mind that for I've enough
to fiji that order. Sleighs.' fire engine
railroad JTain-it's good thing that
I'm an inventor. isn't It. Mr. Reporter
Well. / should say 80.
Let me see now.
Here's a little lady that wants a go
cart for the beautiful doll I brought
her last year. Bless her little heart
she shall have that go-cart. Ard
Tommy Jones says he wishes TO good
ness sake that | wouldn't give every
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
MACHEN REFUSES
TO Be WITNESS
Says He Can't Be Compelled
in Crawford Trial.
TELLS OF LIFE I'M PRISON
Time Passes Rapidly With Him and
His Health Is Good-Watson
Works Hard.

August w. Machen. formerly superin-
tendent OF the division OF rural free de-
livery Of the Postoffice Department. will
not testify in behalf of the Government
against William c. Crawford. with
whom he was Jointly indicted for con-
spiracv TO defraud the Government.
This is the decision arrived al by Ma
chen and his counsel. Charles 4. Doug
lass. after Il conference.
They both claim this right under an
agreement entered into between Ma
chen and the Attorney General last
spring. when Machen pleaded guilty to
the charge against him and was SEN
fenced 10 two years Imprisonment in
the penitentiary. Machen is at a
local hotel. having been brought 10
Washington from the peritentiary
Tuesday by the Government as a wit
ness in the Crawford case.
Looks Well
When seen this morning. Machen was
looking as chipper and bright as in the
days when he was chief OF the rural
free delivery bureau
Machen, in speaking OF his life in the
penitentiary. said he is making the
most OF the situation He finds his
work in the office of the superintendent
pleasant and agreeable. While not en-
gaged with the books of the institution
ne gives his time 10 studying and writ
ing. In tins way. he says. the time is
passing rapidly. and he does not feel
his confinement nearly so much as lie
would II he were unemployed
Referring to the Groffs, he said they
are doing as well as might be expected
Sam Croft. he said. is still i'm bad health
and spends most of his time in the hos
pital Diller b. Croft. however. is doing
well. and is getting on excellently with
his work in the penitentiary library
Watson Warks Hard.
Jim Watson, who is serving ten
years for the embezzlement OF District
funds. is putting in a good days work
between sun and sun. When told that
lis wife had secured a divorce from
him, Machel said. Watson did not ap-
pear to take it greatly to heart, as he
evidently expected her to make such a
move.
Machen does not know how long he
Will remain in Washington. He, how
ever. expects to stay until George e
Lcrenz. who was brought here with
him, teStifies in the Crawford case II
IS expected f-orenz will be called 10 tes-
tify either this afternoon or tomorrow
morning.
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canum: NJ. J. Mcfarland. representa-
tive: w L. Baker. ST.. alternate: Char
les +. Tennesson, regent; T. H. Fegan.
vice regent; w. r. Ba-Ser. orator; l.
Brown. past regent: NJ J. Mcfarland
secretary; Frank Mansfield collector
Frank Creighton. treasurer; George II
Schwab. cnap plain: j. r Petty guide !;
David Early. warden. John A Nugent,
sentry: G j. w Summers. William
Wilkerson and J j. Hanratty. trustees
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Family a Large One.

My family's pretty large one. Mr..
Reporter. and they keep me busy sup
PLYING their demand. But this year
have the finest assortment Of toys.
games. books and pIaythings that YOU
most ever saw. This old toy shop OF
mine is chuck fu;l and Id like to SEQ
The girl or boy in the whole United
States ask for thing and find that
haven't got it, No. sir, They're an hero.
and on Christmas Eve when every little
head is tucked away l shall jump in nv
sleigh. say Git ep' 70 nv faithful rein
deer and the way that I'll go over these
old .housetops and down the chimnevs-
VIII be a caution.
I'm a busy man. you kEow. and Sav
Mr. Reporter. II you know any little
boy or e1rl that wants anything and IL
afraid to ask you just tell them that /
don't really get mad when they pull
my door bel I'm only making believe. -
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
DEANWOOD CITIZENS
ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION

A public meeting of the citizens OF
Deanwood was held at the residence OF
Sandy Williams last light TO effect a
permanent organization TO be known as
the Deanwood Citizens Associa ton
The following officers were elected: F.
r. Broadus. president: John Smith. sec
refary; Jessie Bumbrey, treasurer: F:
Sandy Villa Els, chaplain.
The association will meet in The First
Baptist Church. Sheriff avenue. on the
first Wednesday in each month.
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, ora 9th St.
Don't be deceived. No dealer has or can
have better coal. Save the SOC
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
MISS CREENwooD'S FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Miss jeanette
Gwendoline Greenwood will take place
from the home of her father. Capt. Ben
1amin Greenwood, at Jones Point. to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Miss
Greenwood was eighteen years of age.
and her death came as a shock 10 her
many friends in this city and Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07

\ little. whitc-haired old man beam
ing all over his suddy face opened the
door with hearty well. come in
II was Santa Claus himself.
HIS iells laugh rang through the
house and he jingle OF bells mingled
with the voice OF The vaildr@;i's patron
saint
do YOU know" he said. II thought it
was some more Of those mischiev0us
boys They have been ringing my bell
this whole day long and | just was ge:
ting ready TO scold. Think Of me scO,d-
ing the children. | couldn't think OF il
II tried.
Well: well, well, Christmas is al
most here and such busy time as I'm
havirg,
Scamps Will Peek
I've tried barring up the windows
and locking up the doors to keep those
youngsters from seeing inside this o.d
workshop IF mine. but the little ecamps
viii peek through and I'm much afraid
some OF them will see what I'm 1oing.
They climb on ladders, peep through
the keyholes and yell at me 10 please
let them come in. but I'm not going
TO do ii. I've been working I'll ,hese
weeks 10 surprise them and by clv rein
deers' horns. I'm going TO do it.
Now look here" said the old man,
he fished out the finest LOOKING fancy
kite you ever saw. do you suppose
want the fellow this is for TO see IL
before Christmas? Not much" and then
he gave one OF those hearty chucklss
that echoed through the big old housa
where he is trying TO hide himself from
curious little peep eyes.
And here" he said, lis the finest au-
tomoble i'm the business This thing
Will really go. you know. and four OF
my little friends Will be thanking me
for making them a real. live red devil
This here old horse needs few lit1le
touches before he'll hobby but when
he does there'l be one happy youngster
who can ride on him all the way 10
Jericho and he won't have to stop even
to give him drink. I've got lot OF
| these horses.
You see. I've been getting so many
| letters and it seems to me that every
boy wants a horse. So / just went
ahead and had a lot OF them fixed up.
couldn't disappOint the little cha ps
and every boy that has asked me for
horse will get one IL I've got anything
10 do with IT,
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
GRIFFIEH LOSES
APPEAL TO COURT

NEW YORK, Dec beyond tae
doubt that the plaintiff has shown eqA-
ties entitIing him 20 maintain the a&-
tion. II seems that the national boa ID
or arbitration has complete jurisdscti,hl
over sll questions arising uuder the
agreement or affecting members
Such Jurisdiction is broad enough to
include the question here presented
Plaintiff must exhaust his remedies
within the association before coming
into court. Motion denied with costs"
The above IS the decision OF Supreme
Court Justice Slower IN the application
Of Howard G. Griffith 20 make perma-
nent temporary Injunction restraints;
p T. Powers individually and as presi-
dent Of the National Association of
Professional Baseball Leagues. from
declaring vacant the position held bx
Griffith as Class \ Leader in thS
national board of arbitration and "a
the board of directors or the Eastera
League
Last July. Griffith was summoned -
appear befo-e the national baseball COM
mission. He then obtained a tempe
Tary injunction forbidding the cornmls-
sion TO compel him 10 give evidenee.
Some weeks later when the commission
again met. Powers appeared before the
commission and stated that GrI.ath had
( no connection VIVA with his organ
( ioation.
The national commission theFeaDOn
dropped the case. which was equivalent
70 dropping Griffith out OF professional
baseball
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
TO HELP THE SICK.

The State Corporation Commission has
granted charter to the Mutual Benefit
Society. Of Washington. d. c.. incOrpo-
rated at Alexandria. Va. The officers
are John Greene. president; George ID.
Ellis. vice president: w. r. Burchfield
secretary and treasurer All OF the Off
GERS are from Washington The object
of the new company is to loan money
and conduct mutual benefit society for
the sick. The capital stock is placed at
from s., 800 10 5000
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, DEC. :

The funeral OF the late Harlem Page
Johnson took place from his home, 419
South 81. Asaph street, this morning.
The Rev Edgar Carpenter. pastor OF
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church. Of
ficiated. Interment was I'm the Metho-
dist Protestant Cemetery.
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CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

The regular meeting OF the City
School Board will be held al Peabody
Hall this evening when the subject Of
the Christmas holidays will come up for
consideration. 1t is probable than the
schools viii have holiday from the Fri
day before Christmas until the Tuesday
after NeW Yaar
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
COURT ORDERED WHIPPING.

The little coiored boy charles Mason,
who was arrested by Policemen. Hender-
son and Beach on suspicion of stealing
80 from Mr.. Barnett, was tried i'm the
police court this morning. Nothing was
brought forward 10 pror-e that the boy
had stolen the money from Mr. Barnett
and he told several different stories as
to whore he secured 1t. Justice Cation
ordered his mother TO administer whip
ping after which he was allowed To de
part, saddle but wiser boy.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

w g. Plaskett has bought from Viii
liam III. Peck a lot of ground an The
east side of Payne street. between West
Queen and Cameron sireeJs.
Harry +. Wheat has bought from I.e-
vinia Mcdonald a house and lot on tn.
south side of Duke street. between Hen
~ and Patrick streets
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
CORPORATION COURT.

In the Corporation Court Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding yesterday. the Vir-
ginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corpora.
tion was appointed guardian OF Edna
Collins and Gertrude Thornton. infant
children of Nathaniel Thornton. cOlored.
decea sed.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
Some Future Sailors.

Il wouldn't be surprised IL a lot OF
our young folks would turn out 70 o.
sailors after all. See that ship over
there? Well. / can just tell you that
ship is for the finest little man in this
great big bright world. How do 1 know
he's the finest? Wen, you can't fool me
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
DEATH OF MRS. BELL.

Mrs Annie Bell, wife of John NJ b.
Bell died Al her home. 800 South Fair
fax street. this morning Mrs Bell was
forty-four years of age. She DIS much
esteemed. No arrangements have "a vet
been made for the funeral
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED.

Announcement has been made Of the
marriage of Miss Lena b. TOombs and
W. H. Henderson. both OF this city. The
ceremony took place at Rockville. Nd.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07

thing to the girls. Says the. girls get
everything. Well. Master Thomas we'll
see that YOU change your opinion this
wear. I've got two or the finest games
10 keep YOU busy that you ever saw
and theren be two things The girls
won't get this year At least. fhey
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
Baltimore and Return, SI.7s,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad every Satur-
day and Sunday. All trains except Con-
gressionaI Limited
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The following officers have been elect
ed by George Mason Council, Royal Ar
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
California Service vi. New Orleans

Via So. Ry and So Pac. Ex-
cursion sIeepers without change. Berth
$. 90 Personally conducted. A ]. Poston.
Genl Agt.. 5ll Pa. ave. and 105 10th st.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
Baltimore and Return, sI25, Baltimore

and Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and
Sunday All trains both ways both
days. except Royal Limited Hourly
Service" week days
The Washington times., 1905-12-07

lest Tuesday. and was conducted by the
Rev. x. II. Sawtelle.
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Beautiful Xmas Tree Ornaments Free
See next Sundays Times.
The Washington times., 1905-12-07
Every Advantage Consistent With

banking dept. of Union Trust Co. 1iii F
st 30 interest on all accounts.
Beautiful Xmas Tree Ornaments Free.
See next Sundays Times.
The statesman., 1905-05-19
sope Fabulous confabs.

Zeus had been enthroned and an
nounced that he could do up all the
other gods by his sheer strength, but
the king Of heaven didn't seem to be
in very good humor for all that, and
the rest of the divinities wondered
what was wrong.
Taking Hebe to one side, zeus que
ried:
What was that stuff | drank last
night, and why under the shade OF
Olympus do feel liFe the second
joint of a stewed owl this morning?
You served the drinks, | think; maybe
you can tell me what's wrong"
HUH" snorted the pert young dam
sci of the wine cup. You ought to
know. It's your funeral. Don't you
know yesterday was Inauguration
day."
And was l inauguratei?" asked
Zeus in a stage whisper
Sure; don't you feel like it?"
And the dread monarch, pressing his
hands to his aching brow, wondered
If the game was worth the candle
after all.
The statesman., 1905-05-19
The Secret Of Happiness.

The man who can drill his thoughts,
so as to shut out everything that is
depressing and discouraging and see
only the bright side even Of his mis-
fortunes and failures, has mastered
the secret of happiness and success.
He has made himself a magnet to
draw friends, cheer, brightness and
good fortune 10 him. His presence Is
like a sunbeam on a dull day.
There is no accomplishment, no
touch of culture, no gift which will
add so much to the alchemic power
OF life as the optimistic habit-the de.
termination to be cheerful and happy
no matter vnat comes to us. 1t will
smooth rough paths, light up gloomy
places, and melt away obstacles as
the sunshine melts snow on the noun.
tain side.-Success.
The statesman., 1905-05-19
An Exciting Time.

To the average Philadelphia New
York is a great show place, although
few are willing to admit IT, Mr. Sim.
con Ford tells the following con-
versation he heard recently in Phil
adelphia, the truth of which he
youches for on his honor rs humor-
ist. She was a quiet domestic type,
such as abounds in the City OF Broth
erly Love. Did you have a good time
in New York;" was asked. "Oh, yes, -
vas the reply. Such good time!
| was taken all through the Bible
Eouse and was measured for a new
rair OF spectacles. New York Her
aid.
The statesman., 1905-05-19
Press Censorship.

The press censor in st. Petersburg
refuses to permit the mention Of astro-
nomical research. because It tends 10
subvert traditional BELIEF; he has
also had all reference to Hamlets
weakness and indecislon excised from
the play on the ground that 1t is i'm
proper language about prince OF
Denmark" and Russia is on friendly
terms with the court Of Denmark
The statesman., 1905-05-19

in my teens again" writes D. q. Tur-
ner of Dempseytown, Pa, They're the
best in the world for Liver, Stomach
and Bowels. Purely vegetable, New
er gripe. Only 25c at James Hullin-
gers Drug Store, 23rd and Larimer.
The statesman., 1905-05-19
Denver Personals.

III Dut Is improving.
Rush E. Curry formerly of this city,
is now engaged in the laundry bust
ness in Los Angeles, Calf.
Mrs. NJ. B. Fields who is still in
California, continueI to improve in
health.
The Misses Fountain returned this
week from California.
Miss Zella Porter returns to Kan
sas City Sunday because of sickness
in her family.
The Undergraduate Associatiod
meets with Mrs. DePriest Wednesday
evening at o'clock, By order of the
President, Miss zipporah Joseph.
The Progressive Art Club joined
the State Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Club, and have elected Mrs. S.
G. Morris as delegate and Mrs Ida R.
Banks as alternate to the state con.
vention which meets in Pueblo, June
Is and 16.
Three ladies, Mrs. w. E. Helm,
Miss Bette Thomas and Mrs. Nellie
Porter are entered in the diamond
ring contest at Central Church June
l. The one soliciting the most money
wins. 1t is not rattle in any sense.
A concert of merit will be rendered
in connection with it.
A crowded house listened to a short
program rendered Thursday night at
the May Festival given by the Wo-
mans Guild OF the Church of the Re.
deemer. Ii was meritorious. After
the program Jackson's othestra fur
ished music for dancing.
The following program will be rem
dered by the Eureka Literary Tues
day evening: Piano Solo, Mr.. Martin;
Recitation, Mrs. Savage; Tenor Solo,
c. c Clark; Paper, DR.. W. A, Jones;
Discussion of Paper, Society; Piano
Solo, Miss Clara Gilmore: Jonrnal,
B. W. Fields; Report of Critic, Miss
Nslsiua Howard.
Collins Society Circus, travelling
entertainment OF national reputation
is showing this week at 29d and We'll
ton streets. Il combines the features
OF a Carnival with those Of Circus.
One cannot rerlize the magnitude of
the attraction without yieiting it.
Two rings, platform, four sets Of
trapezs apparatus operate simultane-
ously. Trained animals and many
other acts make it great. The Stadi-
um, coliseum OF sensational acts:
comprising the flying Moors; Zinga-
rella, the spiral tower; Lizette who
leaps the gap; Diavolo, who loops the
loop, is the main side features, These
all are sensations from Barnum's Cif-
Gus, Coney Islaud and the Pike,
Diving ponies give free exhibitions
-
The statesman., 1905-05-19
He Knows Better.

There is one comparison we never
vet heard a man make: his first wife's
children with his second wife's.-Atch.
T1.lN
The statesman., 1905-05-19
MADE YOUNG AGAIN.

"One of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
The Newark journal., 1905-02-10
Ministers ofAliDenominats0ns .I@in ia Recommending Pe-ru-na to the
 PeSpl0.

PHbffS speaking especially exposes tks fkresf &na brsnckisi tHbes 10 catarrhal affections.
The Newark journal., 1905-02-10
HER BLOOD TOO THIN
GENERAL DEBILITY RESULTS FROM
 IMPOVERISHED BLOOD.
The Remedy That Makes New Blood Banishes Weakness, Headaches, In-
 digestion and Nervous Troubles.


 Banishes Weakness, Headaches, In-
 digestion and Nervous Troubles.
 Hundreds of women suffer from head. aches, dizziness. restlessness, languor and timidity Few realize that their misery all comes from the bad state of their blood. They take one thing for their head, another for their stomach, third for their nerves, and yet all the while it is simply their poor blood that is the cause of their discomfort.
 If one sure remedy for making good, rich blood were used every one of their distressing ailments would disappear, as they did in the case of Mrs. Ella F. Stone, who had been ailing for years and was completely run down before she re- alized the nature of her trouble.
 "For several years, said Mrs. Stone, s'I suffered from general debility. It began about 1896 with indigestion, ner- vousness and steady headaches. Up to 1900 l hadn't been able to find any relief from this condition. was then very thin and bloodless. An enthusiastic friend, who had used Dr. Williams Pink Pills. urged me to give them trial and I finally bought box.
 ''I did not notice any marked change from the use of the first box, but de- termined to give them fair trial and I kept on. When I had finished the second box could see very decided signs of improvement ill my condition. I be- gan to feel better all over and to have hopes of a complete cure.
 "I used in all eight or ten boxes, and when l stopped l had got back my regu- lar weight and good healthy color and the gain has lasted. I can eat what please without discomfort. My nervous ness is entirely gone, and, while had constant headaches before, very rarely have one now. cheerfully recommend Dr. Williams Pink Pills to women who suffer as did,"
 Mrs. Stone was seen at her pretty home ill Lakewood, R. l., where, as the result of her experience, Dr. Williams Pink Pills are very popular. These fa- nous pills are sold by all druggists. A book that every woman needs is pub- ished by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. It is en- titled "Plain Talks to Women, and will be sent free on request.
The Newark journal., 1905-02-10

often I could hardly straightcn my back. The aching was bad in the day time, but just as bad at night, and was always lame in the morning. was bothered with rheumatic pains and dropsieal swelling of the feet. The urinary passages were painful, and the secretions were discolored and so free that often I had to rise at night. I felt tired all day. Half box served to relieve me, and three boxes effected permanent cure"
 A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents.
The Newark journal., 1905-02-10
Knows n Good Thing.

MT. Fresch-Sir, I'm looking for a situation.
 Merchant-Theres nothing for you to do here.
 MT. Fresch-Dee-lighted! How much week will you give for doing it?- Chicago Journal.
The Newark journal., 1905-02-10

ne y trouble, of eight or ten years standing. 1 suffered the n ost SC yer e backache a n d other pains in the region of the kidneys. These were especially severe " h c Il stooping to lift
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