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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
PE-RU-NA PROLONGS THE LIFE OF OLD PEOPLE.
N EromS lin
COLOMBIA EAGER
TO MAKE TREATY
WISHES TO ADJUST RELATIONS
WITH PANAMA
Reyes Sends Personal Letter Ex-
presslve Of His country's Wish
for Better Understanding
With Our Government
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Colombia
is again endeavoring to reopen the
Panama question and reach an under
standing with the United States. Mr..
Triana, the Colombian charge
daffaires, called on the president to-
day by appointment arranged by Sec
retary Hay, and presented to him a
personal letter from Gen. Reyes, presl-
dent of Colombia. The president did
not commit himself further than to
say that he would be glad to confer
with Secretary Hay and send Gen.
Reyes a reply.
The text of the note is regarded as
confidential, but" it is understood that
Gen. Reyes expresses desire that the
Washington and Bogota governments
shall come to better understanding,
negotiate a treaty and also devise for
the adjustment of the relations be-
tween Panama and Colombia. Several
times before Colombia has hinted at a
plebiscite for Panama to determine
whether the Panamaians wish to re-
turn to Colombian sovereignty. This
government, however, has never en-
couraged the suggestion. 1t Is believed
that this would not be assented to by
the Washington government.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

of the Chinese empire, took place in the
blue room of the White House. 1t was
attended by the formal exchange OF
felcitous addresses by the Chinese
minister and the president.
Sir Liang Cheng addressed the presi-
dent as follows: "Mr. President, in
obedience to the command of her
majesty the Empress Dowager of
China, 1 have the honor to present to
the government of the United States,
of which you are the distinguished and
honored chief magistrate, the portrait
of her majesty which was on exhibit
tion at the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition, as a gift from the imperial gov
ernment of China.
"The course of recent events in China
has proved to the world that, on the
disnterested friendship of the United
States, China can place the firmest re-
lance. In order to show in a signal
manner her appreciation of this friend
ship her majesty has taken advantage
of the opportunity afforded by the cele-
bration of the centennial anniversary
OF the purchase by the United States of
the territory of Louisiana.
1T seems, therefore, fitting that the
portrait of her majesty should become
the property of the United States gov
eminent as a memorial of her abound
ing interest in the welfare and pros
perity of the American people"
Our Friendship Disinterested
President Roosevelt replied as fol-
lows:
"Mr. Minister: This is for me a
most agreeable occasion. In deliver
ing to me, as a gift to the United
States, the portrait of her majesty the
empress dowager of China, which held
distinguished place among the Chi
nese exhibits at the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition. you have appro-
priately expressed the estimation of
the disinterested friendship of the
United States which is felt by the i'm
perial government, which in turn tes-
for this country and its people. 1t
is fitting that this mutual friendship
should exist and be maintained and
strengthened in all practical ways,
whether in the larger field of inter-
national relations or by pleasing incl
dents like that which brings us to-
gether today l am glad. therefore, in
the name of the government and peo-
pie of the United States, to accept this
portrait, which will be placed in the
national museum as lasting memo
rial of the good will which unites the
two countries and the strong interest
each feels in the others we'll being and
l beg that you will ap-
convey my thanks to her
majesty with wishes for her health
and happiness"
The painting will be hung in a con-
spicuous place in the national museum.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
TO TRY HAGUE CONFERENCE
President Still Anxious to Promote
international Arbitration

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Presdent
Roosevelt has not abandoned his idea
of obtaining definite, comprehensive
and effective agreements with the lead
ing powers Of the world to scheme
of international arbitration. 1t will be
his first effort to have the matter so
presented to the attention of the Sec
ond Hague conference, which is to be
held at the conclusion of the Russo
Japanese war, as to insure favorable
binding upon all the powers signatory
to the proposed new convention.
Instructions will be given to the rep
resentatives of the United States at
the conference to press for such an
agreement. The details of the in
structions have not yet been worked
out, of course, as the time of holding
the conference has not been deter
mined, but it is understood that the
effort of this country will be to get
specified with some definiteness the
subjects which under the proposed
agreement may be submitted to arb-
tration.
Such an agreement, according to this
view, would be more effective than the
general treaties entered into between
the United States and other countries
individually. Notwithstanding the
action of the senate. therefore. in so
amending the treaties as to prevent
the exchange of ratiflcations, the pres
ident will endeavor to obtain even
more tangible results through the plan
he now has in mind
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
EMPRESS OF cHINA's GIFT
Presents Us With Her Portrait as a
Token of Regard
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Sir Cheng
Tung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minis
ter. presented today to President
Roosevelt an oil painting of the dow
ager empress of China. The presenta-
ton. which was made as a token of the
good will of China for the United
States and as some recognition of the
part this country has played in the
preservation, thus far, of the integrity
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
SENATE HoNoRs QUAY
Business Cut Short to Pay Tribute to
His Memory
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The SEN
ate today decided not to admit as tes-
timony in the Swayne Impeachment
trial the statement made by Judge
Swayne before house committee.
This decision was reached in secret
session, and after it had been arrived
at the court adjourned until 2 O'Clock
Monday, in order to permit the senate
to pay tribute to the memory of Sena-
tor Quay, to whose memory the latter
part of the day was devoted.
The request of the house for a con-
ference on the statehood bill was re-
ceived and a sharp debate ensued over
an effort to have the conference COM
mittee appointed Immediately. The
opponents of joint statehood succeeded
in securing postponement until
Monday.
Pneumatic Tube Service
The postoffice appropriation bill was
reported to the senate today. The
principal amendment to the bill as
passed by the house was that intro
duced by Senator Foraker for the ex-
tension of the pneumatic tube service.
1t provides for an increase of the ap-
preparation available under this bill
from $50OOOO to $SOO,OOO and limits the
total expenditures, including existing
contracts, to $1,5O0, 900. 1t provides fur
ther that all contracts for services
shall be based on competitive bidding
and not exceed terms of ten years
The bill increases the salaries of fif-
teen postoffice inspectors from $25OO to
$4,000 annually and advances the pay
of number of minor classes of en-
ployes.
Canal Bill Amended
The senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals today amended the
Mann canal bill passed by the house
to conform to the senate bill intro
duced by Senator Kittredge. By this
course, according to the opinion ex-
pressed in the committee, the prospects
were improved for favorable action on
some canal legislation on which both
houses can agree.
The principal difference between the
bllls and the matter over which the
greatest controversy is anticipated is
provision in the house measure abol-
ishing the Isthman canal commission.
The senate amendment strikes out this
provision and leaves the commission
as 1t is. compromise has been sug-
gested looking to the reduction of the
commission to three members and
placing it wholly under the supervision
of the secretary of war.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
Cured by One Bottle of Pe-ru-na

Mr.. John M. Engstrom, 1901 st. Clair
St. Escanaba, Mich, writes:
"Allow me to thank you for your
good medicine, Peruna. About one
month ago 1 took catarrh of the head
and throat quite bad. 1 bought a bot
tie of Peruna and when 1 had finished
taking it 1 was cured. I shall tell
others about your wonderful medicine"
Address DIR. S. B. Hartman, President
of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
Cured of Catarrh and La Grippe

Mrs. Langford r. Brown 1864 Estrella
Ave-, Los Angeles, Cal, once a promi-
nent business man of that city, but
now retired, writes:
"I believe that there is scarcely any
thing that Peruna is not good for.
have used it successfully for the cure
of catarrh and also for an attack of
la grippe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

II ALE and hearty old age means
III simply healthy organs and healthy
functions retained beyond the u.s.
ual time.
AS rule, at the age of go or 70 years,
the functions begin to wane and the
various organs to lose their natural
powers.
This need not occur. At least not in
all cases. Many man and woman
have retained their health and vigor
much later in life.
LDe hare on file several letters
from ocfogenarians Uho hdve
found Peruna of priceless UdLue to
them as their declining years
advanced.
1t protects them from climatic vicis-
situdes. 1t keeps the blood in healthy
circulation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
spreckeIs' GIFT to University

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-J. d.
spreckels has given $1,000 to the Uni
versity of California to add to the
German library at the university. This
has enabled the university to purchase
the Weinhold library, one of the finest
in Germany. 1t consists of thousands
of books which are now on the way
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
Keeps Pe-ru-na in the House

Mrs Caroline Trunk. 1705 Jefferson
Ave-, Peoria, ILL.,, writes
"I had very painful trouble for six
years, consisting of rheumatism in the
back and in the thigh. I used a great
deal of medicine, but 1t did not help
me-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

"My daughter took Peruna, and it
cured her and made such a splendid
improvement in her general health that
l tried it. Before the first bottle was
used l felt ten years younger, my ap-
petite increased and 1 found restful
sleep. l took it for nearly two months
and was like a changed person.
"I am now seventy-two years old, in
perfect health, fine spirits and feel
Young and hannY.V
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
For
Santa Barbara
and
San Francisco

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Arrive at San Francisco Thursdays and
Mondays. / p M.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Calling at Ventura. Santa Barbara. Port
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LEAVE SAN PEDRO.
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LEAVE REDONDO.
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Lowest rates to all eastern cities via San
Francisco and Seattle.
Steamers connect at San Francisco with
company's steamers for ports In British Co
umbia, Puget Sound Southeastern Alaska
Nome. Humboldt Bay and Mexico. For further
information obtain folder. Right is reserved
TO change steamers or sailing dates
TICKET AND FREIGHT OFFICES,
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

"Then used DR.. Hartman's Peruna,
and two bottles of this remedy freed
me of the rheumatism. 1 wish to keep
both Peruna and Manalin always in
the house.
This is the best medicine that 1 can
recommend anyone to take for rheum-
atism"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

fraudulent showing in the interest of
ex-Gov. Peabody; and
Whereas, 1t is meet and proper that
we should see and know the parties
who, it is said, intend to consummate
this infamous deal; therefore, be it
Resolved, That to all affiliated Or
ganizations of this council March q,
1905, be declared a holiday and every
workingman in Denver be requested to
attend the joint sessions of the assem-
bly, when the vote is taken that we may
fasten in our memory the names of the
individuals who prove recreant to duty
and honor; and be it further
Resolved, That we ask the trades
assembly and all other organized labor
bodies to take similar action and this
action be spread upon our minutes and
copy be given to the daily papers"
Specials From Other Points
Trades Council have membership of
1000 mechanics and the trades assembly
represents probably 10000 additional
workmen. 1t has been proposed also
to run special trains from Pueblo,
Colorado Springs, Boulder and other
cities in order to swell the throng at
the capitol March 2.
The contest committee held a brief
session today at which the testimony
ir rebuttal for Gov. Peabody was
heard. The criminal court record of
arrests and convictions for election
frauds in the November election was
made part of the contest proceed
ings.
Seven election judges testified that
illiterates were assisted to vote with
out taking oath that they required as
sistance as provided by law.
Adjournment was taken until Sunday
evening, when the time allowed by the
rules for taking evidence will expire.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
PENSION BILL PASSED
Effort to Reduce Appropriation Under
"Order No. 70" Defeated

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The house
passed the pension appropriation bill
carrying $1SS,2S5,2OO. The minority, led
by Mr.. Underwood, made an Intellectual
effort to reduce the aggregate of the
appropriation so as to exclude pensions
allowed under order No. 49," which it
was stated would involve about $4,5OO.-
600. 1t was contended that the order
was without authority of law. The
minority insisted that the majority
should bring in service pension bill.
The bill was passed in the form in
which 1t came from the committee.
Panama Railroad Fees
The following extract from the min
utes of the Isthmian canal commission
of its meeting held october II last, ex-
planatory of the directors fees taken
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19
Pe-ru-na is a Blessing to Old
Persons

Mrs. Mary A. Willis, Room 40 Ven
dome hotel, Seattle, WASH, writes:
"Peruna is a blessing to old persons.
1 was troubled with sleeplessi- ess and
Indigestion after I was sixty years old
and became so feeble and nervous that
life was a burden.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

and 1 have never worn glasses. l can
read the Peruna Almanac as well as
any young person
"I have, until within the last ten
years. enjoyed very good health. My
Illness is something resembling the
weakness of old age.
II find Peruna of a great deal of use
to me. 1t strengthens my stomach and
digestion, and l have never found any
medicine so valuable to me as Peruna.' -
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

ri take it now according to
directions as tonic. keep IL
constantly in the house and shall
continue to do SO, for it is a Dhoie
medicine chest.
Druggists have tried, as they will,
to have me take something else. Just
as good but Peruna is good enough
for me. I know that by experience,
and 1 am getting too old to expert
ment"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-19

1t invigorates all the functions of the
body and thus puts off old age and
delays the time when the weight of
years puts a stop to the enjoyment and
usefulness of life.
There is no better remedy in the
world for old people than Peruna.
Being free from narcotics and
all other Objectionable drugs, 1t Is
entirely harmless, no matter hoU
long its use may be continued.
1t is favorite among the old people.
1t is a tonic and an appetizer.
A Man Of 81 Years Finds Peru
ma Valuable
Mr.. Ameriah Hendrickson, Sc East
Gay St., Columbus, Ohio, writes:
II shall be ninety-one years old my
next birthday. My eyesight is good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-12
Jacques
THE CHARITY BALL. .

The best proof of the feeling which the play going public hold towards the presentations being made by the Poli summer stock company at the Jacques was given the flag end of last week. Friday for all the remarkable character of Ringing Brothers circus and the fact that 1t was expected 10 draw all the amusement lovers to the shade of it's big tent the audiences at Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall'' were record breaking. In the afternoon hundreds were turned away and in the evening the theater was packed to the doors. Saturdays business tells the same tale and the house at the first performance Of The Charity Ball' presages such another week of prosperity. Fine as was the character of last weeks biil that which Is having it's production for these six days promises greater things. ''rhe Charity Ball'' is q beautiful play. full of dramatic power. real sentiment and superb situations. The only drama which at all approaches 1t in the matter of climax is sydney Grun- dy's wonderful Sowing the Wind" one of the best and strongest plays NEhN'u HEY " utN only mOying story in it but a strain of comedy that serves to relieve the stern character of the plot. Judge Peter Gowney Knox. the aged Romeo with weakness for gold lace and military appointments k character much similar to the Major Putnam" of ''The Wife but incitsbly more funny and George Hoey pioys him to fine point
 William Lawrence helps as a joking Wall street magnafe to Tighten the en- iertainment and the familiar young lovers of the Belasco and De Mile plays are here in all their glory as pre- scented by F.. H. Buck and Louise Le- Blanc. Earle Simmons Is playing the minister Horace Noble. his brother. Miss Hayward. Anna Kruger. Mar sare' McKecn. Phyllis Ie- and Edith Crolius "AngrI- the blind mother. Prices are i0. 2o and n cents: after noons 10 and 20 cents. ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-12

turned to Washington last night. Ac- companied by Mrs. Roosevelt, he ar- rived at the Pennsylvania station at D:5O o'clock via the Southern railway.
 As they entered the White House they were greeted cordially by Secre- tary Taft and Secretary Loeb, who were awaiting their arrival. The pres ldent was in excellent spirits, evident ly having enjoyed his outing immense ly. As he grasped Secretary Taft's hand in hearty clasp he inquired facetiously, Are you still sitting on the lid!" The secretary assured the president that the lid was still down.
 After a discussion of developments since the presidents departure, the conference lasting about half an hour. Secretary Loeb authorized the an- nouncement that nothing concerning negotiations for peace in the far east would be made public.
 Officially informed that the response to the presidents appeal is favorable, 1t will remain for the Russian and Jap anese governments to effect an ar engagement for a temporary armistice, pending a direct discussion of terms for permanent peace. Information re- ceived here both in governmental and diplomatic quarters indicates that Ja- pan will suggest where the first meet ing of the representatives of the bel ligerent powers will take place and that Russia will accede to that sugges- finn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-12
THE LOOMS CHECK
Mysterious Document to the
 Front In Asphalt Case.
TAFT ANXIOUS TO WIND UP AFFAIR
Nothing Has Happened to Change Mr. Taft's Conclusion That Bowen Has Failed to Make Good
 His Charges.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The mys- terious Sl0,000 check transaction has again come to the front in the Bowen Loomis scandal Minister Bowen was at the war department with Harry Unwin, formerly the travelling auditor for the New York and Bermudez As phalt company. The latter made some sensational statements to the secre- tary, which would have had more weight had they been in the nature of direct rather than of hearsay evidence.
 Mir. Unwin informed Secretary Taft that some years ago, about the time of the alleged passage of $l0,000 check between the asphalt company and Mir. Loomis. he accounted for a check of this denomination He thought 1t was made payable to Henry Willard Bean. who was then one of the managers of the company in Venezuela.
 Mir. Unwin told the secretary that it was whispered in the New York of flee" that the check was intended for Mir. Loomis.
 Mfr. Loomis has always denied that he received a s1O,000 check from the asphalt company. He admits he got check for 5000 from the corporation, and this fact Is verified by Mir Bean. Mir Loomis says that he deposited an amount equal to the check in vene- zuela bank to the credit of the asphalt company and that the transaction was merely an accommodation to him by which he could get some American money before leaving for home.
 Secretary Taft is anxious to have positive information on this matter, for it is the only thing that stands in the way of winding up the inquiry. He sent an agent to Philadelphia to see MT. John Mack of the asphalt trust to get certain records and books that may throw light on the subject.
 Mir. Mack has promised to produce all the books of the treasurer of the company, together with certain vouch- CTS bearing on transactions at the time Mir. Loomis was minister to Venezuela. These papers will be here today. An agent has also been sent to ex-Presi- dent Barbour of the asphalt company in order to get certain desired informa- ton. If no definite evidence should be produced in the next few days con corning the Sl0,OO0 check business Sec retary Taft will close the inquiry and make his report to the president. Noth- ing has happened during the past week to cause Mir. Taft to change his conclu- sion that MT. Bowen has failed to make good his charges against Mir. I,oomis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-12
EvENTS-

June i4-Supper st Grace Baptist church for benefit of building funi
 June Is.-washinztnn HIn A. C. arst hobo spiel st Eagles hall
 June ip-NOtre Dame commence ment. at 115n
 June 23-Recegtion. Senior class. Crosby high school. at Leaveavorth hall
 June 21s-Grzdustfng exercises and reception of s;- Thgmzs' sehcoi. st auditorium.
 June cIRecep.ion hy sorietis sf lear Pzrtis.s a, Lezvenvo-th hall
 runp gaAStrsvhr-ry and Ice cream festival as Pythisn hall vsterviIle-
 Iane sp-Re~~psten ansi dzBc< ty r.y1r,sis oS Mic. Re~d-s fsnrfnx academy in Knixhss of Columbus hall
 s~pt I1. ca. 2l- 22. q. s-Osd fash- scned fair ef Co c. 2nd ReEt C S. O. ct Ardlfo<iuD-