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The Washington times., 1907-01-09
MARTIAL LAW
SCRANTON'S HOPE
Strict Orders Given Police
to Put Down Ty-
phoid.

SCRANTON. Pa. Jan. s.-As result
of the typhoid epidemic the city is prac-
ticaliv in a state OF martial law. In
language noted for its vigor, Mayor
Dimmick addressed the police as fol-
lows; He said;
The fever epidemic practically de-
mands martial law in the city for the
next few months. The health ordi-
nances and the emergency orders must
and viii be enforced without fear or
favor"
Today. il is said. will witness a great
crusade. il being understood that seven
" warrants have already been issued.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
ESCH PUSHING BILL
ON BLOCK SYSTEMS
Wisconsin Member Viii
Uige Action at Present
Session of Congress.

preparing 10 begin an early campaign
TO secure attention for and II possible
action on his bill 10 require railroads
TO establish block signal systems on
all lines. The measure Was introduced
last session and cOntemplates establish
ing the work for a period OF four years
under the direction OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission. The plan is
that the system shall first be installed
on those lines handling The more con-
gested traffic and later shall embrace
the lines where the pressure IS less.
Mr. Esch has conferred with the
President and the members Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission, all nf
whom, IL is said. are in favor of the
measure receiving consideration.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

the city. and IL was found that Mr..
Bacon 5 leg was so badly bruised the
services OF a physician were necessary.
Mr. Bacon was confined TO his home
TIL late Monday afternoon, when he vas
driven 10 the White House AS he left
the carriage he llmped into the Presi-
dents ONCE. The President. upon seeing
him out and realizing that the injury
was only slight. is said 20 have chafed
BObble.' as he afectionately calls him
IN private. over his Inability 10 stick
upon horse" He was able 10 appear
at his Office yesterday.
While Mr.. Bacon has failed TO keep
up with the President on some Of his
long walks. he Is no novice AT dding.
and lately the two have frequently gone
out on their horses together. Mr. Bacon
has ridden IN the Loudoun county and
other hunts. and has an excellent mount.
He was noted polo player in his Har-
ward DAYS. and during a game his pony
fell upon one leg. swapping a bone,
which caused him to limp slightly ever
since.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Boon for the Boys
Who Toll on Farms

Representative John c. Clancy OF In
diana wants TO reduce farming to a
thoroughly scientific basis. If a bill he
has introduced in the House is passed.
the farmers boy viii not have TO fol-
low the plOW with call0used feet nor
thin corn with an aching back In order
to learn the intrieacles Of when, where
and how 10 SOW and reap.
Mr.. Chaney's bill provides for the ap-
preparation OF $780, 600 to establish
demonstration farms" for the investi-
cation OF farm practice and the in
auguration OF systems OF farm man
agement throughout the United States
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
STEWART FOR THE CABINET
IS THE RUMOR FROM DENVER
Colorado Springs Man Who Has Hunted With President
Roosevelt. Said TO Be in Line for Secretary
of Interior.

ton which Mr.. Stewart Is TO have
Reports from Washington are 10 the
effect that Mr.. Garfield is 70 take that
portfolio when Secretary Hitchcock goes
out in March. but II is believed mat
Mr.. Garfield Will be shifted later 10
make room for Mr.. Stewart
II is said that a place IA the Cabinet
was offered Mr.. Stewart, IN anuclpa-
ton of the changes that Will be made
this spring. before he was nominated for
governor Of Colorado last fall. If this
Is true. Mr. Stewart knew a L5e rA
he declined lie nomination that there
was prefermeft awaiting him IN national
politics II he cared for IT.
The weil-knoWn close personal friend
ship between Mr.. Stewart and President
Roosevelt, and the fact that the Presl-
dent desires an absolutely trustworthy
friend for the reforms he proposes in
the Department Of the Interior, tent 20
confirm the statement OF Mr.. Stewart $
friends concerning his prospects.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
METCALF EXPECTS
ONE BIG WARSHIP

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf has
been discussing with members OF Con-
gress the question of naval increase this
session. He has about come TO the
conclusion Congress will not do much
more than provide for the big battle
ship, the plans for which were au-
thorized last session That more than
one big battleship viii be provided for
is regarded as improbable. and 1t is
likely the single vessel OF the Dread
naught class will constitute practically
AN of the naval construction program.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

that of the public 10 travel without
the feeling that it is gambling with
Fate, il is submitted that the sordid
concern of either the corporation or
its workmen in earning as much
money as possible viii have TO be
relegated.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
The Coming Revolution
By COUNT LEO roLsroY.

their orders. But how much more cruel,
how much more absurd. are the thirty
six-story buildings which the people OF
today are erecting ia the cities. feeling
proud Of them. There is the earth with
It's grass. It's forests. the pure air, the
clear water. the sun. the birds. tie ami
mails. and yet people are making terrible
efforts and obsructing the sun from the
view OF other people, are erecting thirty
gix-story structures where there are no
trees or grass. and where everything
the water and the air-is foul. where
all food is adulterated and where .lfe
is hard, unwholesome. Is not this a
sign OF the madness Of humanity. which
not only does these absurdities. but Is
sven proud Of thetn7
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Uses Bryce Argument
Again st the Negro

Representative Slayden of Texas
made a speech in the House late yester-
day afternoon. declaring that there
should be no negroes in the army OF
the United States. He DID not DENY
the nhvsicaI courage Of the race, but
said The race feeling in this country
was such as TO preclude any benent
from colored soldiers.
He read from the writings or the newly
country Mr.. Bryce, who noted the hos
tility between the whites and the blacks
in the United States.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Dispatchers' Hours
Limited by Bill

Mr.. Mudd. of Maryland. wants the
working hours of all railroad teleg-
raphers and other persons engaged in
dfspatching trains limited to eight hours
q day in the District OF Columbia. His
bill making this provision has been re-
ferred to the District Commissioners for
their report
II provides a fine OF $500 for each day
of every violation OF the terms of the
bill
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
AND THE CAPTAIN STOPPED.

Englishman (whOse dog has fallen
overboard)-Stop, captain, stop
Captain can't do II / can't stop
for anything short OF a man.
Englishman dumping Overb0ard)-
Well then. stop now.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
BRYCE IN CLASS
WITH ROOSEVELT
London Spectator Thinks
New Ambassador Will
Please President
F,rom Lonaon spsetator.

From London Spectator
II was formally announced on Thurs
day that Mr.. Bryce had been appointed
70 succeed Sir Mortimer Durand as our
ambassador at Washington. Mr.. Bryce's
long and honorable record in our politics
and his deep knowledge OF American
history. American Institutions. and
American public life. make the appoint
ment one which cannot be otherwise
than eminently satisfactory 70 the peo-
pie OF the United States. The fact that
Mr. Bryce has been president OF the
Alpine Club and in former years made
some notable climbing records in various
parts OF the world. including the first
ascent OF Mt. Ararat-or, at any rate the
first pOstdlluvian ascent-cannot fail TO
make him persona grata also 60 Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
viii Strengthen Relations.
Mr.. Bryce's credentials as regards the
strenuous life must. indeed. be consid-
cred TO be ample in every respect We
sincerely trust that he will be able 30
achieve a marked success Ia placing
our diplomatic relations with America
on a sound and lasting basis. II he
can manage to settle the two or three
outstanding points as regards Canada
and Newfoundland, IL Is difficult 10 see
where In the future serious friction be-
tween us and America can arise. II II
stated that Mr.. Bryce is 20 have the as
sistance OF an able Canadian adviser.
who will keep him Informed OF the views
of the Canadian government. That our
embassy at Washington should always
act with the complete knowledge Of the
views Of che Dominion, and IN the full
est sympathy with the Canadian cabinet,
Is obviously OF the first Importance.
Churchill as Secretary.
The question who Is to succeed Mr..
Bryce at the Irish office has been dis
cussed at eonside cradle length in the
newspapers. The greater number Of the
amateur cabinet makers indicate Win
ston Churchhill. No doubt his great
parliamentary abilities and his intel
lectuaI quIckness would do him good
service IN so difficult an office. II was
Eaid by a witty frishman some twenty
years ago that the most important re-
ouirements for a chief secretary were
s.the heart of an iceberg and the hide
~ a rhinocaros" Whether Winston
Ch,rchiu possesses these qualifications
Ne cannot profess to say, but we do
not Doubt that they are sItll as useful
as ever both in Dublin and IN the house
of commons. Should Winston Churchiil
be sent 10 II Gland there must be by
slection in q Manchester seat, con
test which at the present moment VIII
be watched with no little interest
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
A DIPLOMATIC MISSION

Dcctor-The increasing deafness Of
your wife is merely an indication OF
advancing years. and you can tell her
that
HusbGnd-Hum, Would you mind tell
Ing her that yourself. doctor?
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

I think that at
present tho life of
the Christian nations
is near the line which
separates the end OF
the Old Age from the
beginning OF the New
Age. / think that
this Is the beginning
OF the great reVolu-
ton which has been
preparing for almost
1000 years through
out the Christian
world. a revolution
which is to replace
perverted Christian
ity, and the mastery
OF some and slavery
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Free Public Lectures
May Cause Fight

The indications now are that deter
mined attempt will be made in the Com
nittse on Appropriations TO cut out
from the District appropriation bill the
81 500 asked for free public lectures.
Friends OF the lectures are making
strong fight 10 have the appropriation
KENT in the bill. II il is not, they de-
clare there will be many TO support
motion on the floor OF the House TO in
sert the item In the bill.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

There are times when in the life Of
mankind. evsn as In the life Of an In
diyidual. an error committed In the past
is suddenly revealed. and the way 70
remedy that error also becomes clear.
These are the times Of revolution. The
Christian nations are al present In sucA
a state as this.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
ONE OBJECTION.

Enthusiastic Inventor-COlonel my
aeroplane would be invaluable IN time
OF war. II would entirely take the place
Of the horse
Colonel-Ah. but could we eat II in
time OF Siege?
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

II all goes well Brownsville will pres
entity become just as much a has-been
as Portsmouth. or Manchester-by-the
Sea, or Oyster Bay-in-the-Vint
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Perhaps there would be less worry
about the continuance OF prosperity II
those cotton people would get a fraud
order against Manhattan Island as a
whole
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Arguing for its new SCI. eco 900 issue %
stock the Great Northern management
has strangely omitted the real explana-
ZION: il needs the money.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

oI others emanating from II. by real
christianity. by the recognition OF the
equality OF all mankind based upon IL.
and by real freedom for all people. /
see the external signs OF this ia the in
tensified struggle OF the classes among
al nations. in the cold cruelty OF the
rich. In the anger and despair of the
poor. in the senseless. mad. ever-groW-
Ing ornaments OF all governments
Such are the general symptoms Of
the coming revolution-or. rather, Of
the state OF readiness for the revolution
themselves. The historical signs, or the
impulse which Is 70 start the revolution,
aTs the recent Russian-Japanese war
and the outbreak OF the revolution
among the Russian people.
The victory OF the japanese over the
Russians has demonstrated 10 ali MILL
tary nations that the military power IS
no longer IN their hands. but has passed
or will soon pass-to other, unchristian
hands; for IL will not be hard for all
the unchristian nations OF Asia and
Africa that are oppressed b. the Chris
tians TO emulate the example OF the
Japanese. 10 learn the technique OF the
warfare OF which We are so proud and
not only free themselves but wipe all the
Christian governments OF the face OF
the earth.
We Iool, AT the Pyramids Of Egypt
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

II seems almost always a surprise
when a railroad president finds out
whom he is working for
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
BUM LAR.
REASON ENOUGH.

Mother-What is your little brother
crying about, Ai.dred7
Mildred-'Cause We won't let him play
with US
''Rut why don't you let the little fell
low play house with you DEAR"
Were not playing house. mamma:
we're playing fiat and they won't lea
any children In this nRti"
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
NOBODY WILL WANT ONE.

When automobiles become so common
that everybody can afIord 70 nave one
then what Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Some OF the bright young men Of the
press have set about once more TO GUST
Secretary Wilson. Probably wanted
10 start early on a life job
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

4 New York couple periodically
wanted TO stand on the Constitution
while being welded Yes, and inside a
week the States rights issue WILL be
raised.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

The Hon. William r. Hearst has elect
cd the Hon. William r. Hearst TO be
State chairman Of the Hon. William r.
Hearst League.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

The Hon Tom Tasgart and the Hon
Hal New might get together now and
organize an Indiana political trust that
would give some worry even 10 the
literary combine out that way.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
pIp IT EYER occuR 20 YoU1

- - @~A~ SN~NS~~ -
Nothing succeeds like capital.
When story is short OF facts It Is
Where there's viii there is trouble
except for the lawyers.
Never hit a man when he is down:
he may be able 70 lick you when ne
gets up.
Some women resemble angels only be
cause they are continually harping
away.
Lots OF women think IL Is because
they are handsome that they get a
seat In a crowded street car when IN
reality II is because they look old.
BUM LAR.
There was young girl from New.
Whose biscuits got har. and har.
When hubby did grieve
She said she would leave
and he said he wouldn't ret.
OUT.
Dear me-" said old F>ussnan. when
a girl comes cut what does she come
out OFF,
Why" explained old Sink. ''she
comes out OF about everything except a
string az naarfa &"
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

It would seem that It Is natural for
man whose spiritual powers are not de-
PRAYED or weak. when finding himself
in a humiliating position. 10 say to HIM
self: why should I do this / want
TO live my own lie; want TO decide for
myself what Ike. what Is useful 70
me. and what am 10 do. Leave me
alone with your Russia. France, Britain
Let those that need them guaro these
countries. / don't need them You take
everything from me By force. You can
Kill me, but / do not want to- can
not and l will nOt-parucipate In my
oVJn eugiaVement" II seems that 70
would be natural 70 act thus. buI 10
body does
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Just Pointer.

To any Senator's and Representa-
tives who-either through concern
for the railroads or personal dislike
for Senator La Foliette-are getting
ready TO Kill the hours of service
bill:
Senator La Toilette is in receipt
of numerous pressing invitations TO
make ChautEuqua addresses the
coming season in the following
STATES.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

OH
'I hate him."
''Why?"
He tried 20 kiss me.
Nothing very bad about that"
Why, the big chump failed"
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

We look at the Pyramids Of Egypt
and we are terrified al the cruelty and
the folly OF the people that gave orders
10 build them and az those that fulfilled
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Some do not act this because their In
terests are so INTERVIEWED with the in
terests Of the ruling classes that this
engIavement is profitable 70 them Mr.
Rockefeller cannot desire 70 refuse 70
obey the laws OF his land. because the
laws Of that land make II possible for
him 10 amaas and keep his millions TO
the detriment OF the interest Of the
mas q. the people: nor can the direc-
tors ~ Mr. RocksfeIler's enterprises de-
sire 10 refuse TO obey such laws nor
can the servants Of these directors nor
ths servants OF these servants.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
YES, INDEED.

Marjorie is right in II DOW
Right In itT'
Yes. she has Just come out"
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

The Steel trust and the Harvester
trust have organized a community OF
interests. That will help the Dingley
settlement some more in the grain belt.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Mr. Stillman is reported going TO
Europe lest when the Interstate Com
mission gets busy with him he might
be Unable TO keep quite still enough.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

Alabama,~ Nebraska,
Arkansas, Nevada,
California. New Hampshire,
Colorado, New Jersey,
Connecticut, New York,
Delaware, North CarOl IA,
Florida, North Dakota,
Georgia, Ohio,
Idaho, Oregon,
Illinois, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Rhode Island,
Iowa, South Carolina,
Kansas, South Dakota,
Kentucky, Tennessee,
Louisiana, Texas,
Maine, Utah,
Maryland, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Virginia.
Missouri, Washington.
Michigan. West Virginia,
Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Mississippi, Wyoming.
MoUta
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
WOULD KEEP THE GOODS.
John Smith So Writes Or. stork After
Consultation with Wife.

A. Q. Stork, Esq: Dear Sir-A pack
age was delivered by you at my front
door this morning. and pending ar
rangements l am keeping 1t subject
to your order. l have no record of
ordering anything from you.
We are already well supplied with
articles of this description. and cannot
understand why you should have de-
livered the goods without express in
structions. The object you left was
not even wrapped up. In shipping
goods you should be careful hereafter
to see that they are well packed. Your
goods are all perishable, and need at
tention from your shipping clerk.
We have examined the consignment
very carefully. 1t weighs eight pounds
net, and apparently is in good condi-
ton. We shall not be responsible,
however. for any damage done while
awaiting instructions from you. Are
you sure there was 70 error made in
the shipping directions, and the goods
delivered at the wrong address? Z?
Please remember that mistakes on
your part occasion no end of trouble
and are hard to rectfy. Awaiting
your reply JOHN SMITH
p. 81 have Just seen my wife. We
will keep the goods.-From Puck
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
ASSESSMENT FIXED
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of the Bib Banking House Held
Yesterday Afternoon
A Handsome Show
iup

In the offices at the bank yesteT-
day afternoon the stockholders of the
Grand Valley National bank held
their annual meeting. There was a
large attendance of the stockholders.
Prominent among the stockholders
was Werner Y. Reed, of Colorado
Springs.
The present board of directors and
all of the old offifficers were re-elect-
ed. A handsome annual dividend
was declared
Satisfaction over the condition OF
the bank and its affairs were express
ed by every stockholder. Nineteen
hundred and six goes down as the
most prosperous and growthful year
in the history of the bank. Every
branch betaoietaoinuppjun
branch of the banks business pros
pered as never before.
Today the Grand Valley National
Bank is one of the strongest finan-
cial concerns in western Colorado OF
in fact in any of the smaller cities OF
the state. That it will continue To
grow in strength, popularity and pros
perity there can hardly be any doubt
The present management could hard
ly be bettered. it is strong, competent
and conservative.
The board of directors is as fol-
lows: Werner D. Reed, William, r.
Freeman, c. w. Cain, j. L. Oliver.
William Campbell and George w.
Bales
w ]. Meyer is president, o. H.
Shoup vice president; V. C. Talbert,
cashier, and l.. F. Wickersham, as
sistant cashier.
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
A Master Mason.

We never take liberties with the
Masons. l mean the f. and a. But
here is something too good to lose.
1t really happened in a small court
in Long Island. and ought to go on
record with the grand master of the
state: The prisoner was one of the
prettiest hoboes that ever wandered
from Hoboken. He was typical. But
he fell by the wayside and failed to
convince the policeman that he was
really an honest old grafter-tramp.
Yer honor, I'm a Mason" he whls-
pered to the judge. I'm sorry for
that replied the magistrate. I'm
one myself. and l hate to lock up a
brother, What are the three pre-
cious iewels?" Yer honor amt goin'
to press me too hard? l amt been in
a lodge in is years" Answer the
question-softly. in my ear" We'll.
If l amt forgot the ritual. the three
precious jewels is a girl. bird an a
cold bottle Ten days" said the
judge.-N. Y. Press.
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
PICKS FLAWS IN THE STORY.
Naturalist Comments on Tale of Py-
thon DeVouring a Tiger.

A thrilling narrative which was
published recently by well-known
magazine told how the author was
chased into n tree by tiger and
there found a python awaiting him
The tiger began to climb the tree
and while the python was engaged
with a parrot the author crawled
along a sloping branch. When the
python returned to the place where
II had left the writer il found in his
stead the tiger, which. according to
the story, was almost full-grown
maneater.
II then describes how the python
seized and strangled the tiger. and
after crushing its body into pulp was
In the act of swallowing it when the
author. having descended the tree
and regained his rife, shot II.
The story is authenticated by the
authors sworn statement, but ac-
cording to DIR. Blandford of the ZOO
logical society and other eminent
naturalists, tigers in the first place do
not climb trees; secondly, do not ex-
list in Ceylon, and thirdly, when inn
mature do not attack human beings
unless they are wounded. In addi-
tion, pythons. according to DIR. Gun
ther are unable to swallow anything
larger than half-grown sheep.
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
Is There Anything
Here You Want?

Five-room cottage, cement walks.
on Gunnison near 9th Street Cheap
at 81. 800.
Nine rooms and bath. new and
modern, fine location on Ouray, $5,-
600.
Twelve rooms and bath, modern
and new, on L. Main, $4,000.
Four corner lots on f. Main the
last that are left, s2,1OO.
Nice cottage, rooms and bath, one
lot on Grand, $500.
Eighty acres high line Orchard
Mesa at $40 per acre now.
Eight-room modern, 2 story house
on Ouray between 4th and 9TH streets,
$4.5OO.
Rooming house. % rooms, steam
neat. fine location for the business,
easy terms. Call for price.
We have a few good bargains in
orchards close in. Call at room Q
Margery Building.
The daily sentinel., 1907-01-09
Causes Of Taking Cold.

II one who has caught cold will
take thought he will often find that
he has prepared himself for the in
fection by some tax on his physical
condition-some extra work which
has depressed his bodily powers.
some worry which has preyed on his
mind, some loss of sleep. some un-
due exposure to atmospheric changes
or some dietary indiscretions. says
the Youths Companion For indis-
Greet eating is one of the most pro
life and yet the least recognized of
all the predisposing causes of a cold.
The tramp may suffer from frost bite,
from pneumonia or from consump.
ton, but unless the farmers wives
along his route have been unusually
generous. he seldom has cold in
his head