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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
GETS "DE WARNA PLACE.
TO SLEEP He SOUGHT

The cold spell has been too much for
Peter Cs-sto 10 stand Haling direct
from thB southern shores Of far-away
Italy where the sun WOrsJs the bleak
north winds 364 days In the year, and a,
man need have no bed except the green
sward Peter lOnged to be back among
his friends.
Since coming 10 the bonanza coun-
try" he has been working out of doors
as q labOrer, but when the cold wave
came he was unable 10 stand IT. There
fore when ne was OuSted from his eFst-
while boarding house in Little italy. %
Just below the Capitol, because of lack
Of funds he decided TO get the best
lodging he could for nothing. even = he
had 10 be locked up 10 do IL. lie had
expected 70 take chance for the next
few days in the hopes that the weather
would turn more favorable for park
sleeping" but when the grounding and
Peter saw the formers shadow he real
lied that he was Up against It with a
jolt
Peter became desperate. He made up
his mind that he would force his pres
ence upon Warden Harris. Taking his
stand before a large show WtncoW on
Ninth street northwest yesterday. ne
waited for a policeman 20 come in sight.
He had not long TO wait before Officer
Cox came along. AS the policeman
looked his way. Peter suddenly stopped
gathered in a loose section Of the side
walk. and hurled it through the win
dow. OFFICER Cox dashed madly in
Casto's direction, expecting the latter
TO run. But Peter calmly waited until
the astonished policeman gathered MIN
in. and then went peacefully with him
to the station
The son of Italy told Judge MUllOWny
this morning that he lOnged for rest and
quiet but most Of Gil for warm
place 10 sleep and dream of his sunny
Il no Iika da cold" he said I
hreaka da law and da winda so 70 getta
ia warm placa to sleeE. Please, sir,
lOcka me up"
'.Tbis Is malicious destruction OF prI-
vate property" said the court. III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
ABBOT STUDIES ECLIPSE,
TO MAKE FULL REPORT

c. G. Abbot. who was sent to Flint
Island 70 study the solar eclipse. Janu-
airy 3. has returned to Washington
pleased with the results obtained. Mr..
Abbot is director Of the AstrOphysical
Observatory, but was sent 10 the island
bv the Smithsonian Institute. The
eclipse was visible only at Flint Island.
Mr.. Abbot left Washington November
for san Francisco, where he Joined an
observation party bound for the island
The eclipse" said Mr.. Abbot in de-
scribing the work. LASTED three minutes
and ffty-twO seconds. In my position
was able to obtain perfect Observa-
lions. which We're made by the balO-
meter and q rejecting telescope twenty
inches in diameter. The main interest
n the eclipse was in determining the
Intensity of the different COlOrs of lighC
given off by the corona"
A detailed report viii be made later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
INSTRUCT THE DELEGATES,
SAYS WILLIAM J. BRYAN

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 4-WH-
liam J. Bryan wants the delegates to
the Democratic national convention In
structed as 70 who shall be their choice
for the Presidency. At the Racquet
Club yesterday he announced that he
would like TO have the delegates in
strUcted, whether they were for Or
against him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
Western Sherif Appears.

Yesterday, sherin Culver. of Marion
county, Ore, filed with an excellent
dinner and the consciousness Of a good
deed well performed, appeared at the
door Of the Sixth precinct. In the
sherif's mouth was a copious chew Of
tobacco. and upon his head was a soft
hat that dimly recalled memories of
the time when men used 10 get mad
and shoot each other promiscuously
whenever they lOnged for change and
rest
Hans 220 pounds of pining manhood
was brought out for the inspection OF
the sheriff
The sheriff looked his prisoner over
and smiled a smile Of deep satisfaction.
You've fed him purity good" he said.
He seems TO be purity healthy The
sheriff spoke Of Hans IN the tone Of
a man performing an ante-mortem ex-
animation upon a hog he COntemplates
sIaughtering.
"Yumpin' Yimminy," grumbled Hans,
you tank a man can sect IN dis OF
place an eat his head of him an not
get fat? You bane a fool"
One Of Hans chief faults IS his brutal
fraukuesS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
HEARING ASKED
BY GAS CONSUMER,
MONOPOLY SCORED
Washington Man APP
pealS for Fight for Bet
ter Conditions.

Once more the Gas Monopoly of the
District of Columbia stands before the
District Committee Of Congress bitterly
arraigned.
This time the demand for cheaper gas
in Washington comes in the shape OF
petition from +. w. MahOod, Of 1905
Thirteenth street northwest.
1ir. MahoOd says:
II you want any further evidence
than that which you now have on the
gas question, give US a public hearing.
We want quick action. and action look
ing TO the equity of the people in the
case.
Il have heard that there has been no
demand here for the legislation asked
by the Commissioners. But there is.
The Commissioners are asking Ii in the
name OF the public. There should have
been a decrease in the price Of gas long
ago. and it would have come in any
other city than one governed as we are.
Considering large dividends, stock bon
uses, the piling up of surplus, etc, it
will come now if Congress does its duty
TO the District.
Near Coal Fields.
washington is near the largest and
best coal fields in the United States,
with the cheapest cost of transporta-
ton. and there is no reason why the
gas companies should charge higher
rate than cities very much more remote
from the coal. .--,,.-
would not be countenanced IN any other
city
THE Inspector Of Meters tests meters
when they are purchased ana sears
them They are then put IN, ana, aS-
WAYS remain correct. II 1 complain
about the meter and Ii Is found moor
rect, they put in another, Whlch Hld4
not have been tested for years anu
which may well be as incorrect es tlio
Il have recently had considerable
trouble with the gas in Georgetown. IN
the early evening the gas blows, ldleI
on II goes down. and at about the same
time every night it goes down TO almost
nothing. The company says II IS cauSeu
bv condensation but this Is curious
condensation which is intermittent
and which applies at the same TIME
every night. / complained TO the com
-lanv and il was better for q snort time,
INIT as soon as the agitation dies down
there is recurrence of the trouble.
STANDARD Pressure.
The District Commissioners should
be given the power TO compel stand
ard pressure. as the pressure here is
the most fiuctuating thing imaginable.
This is proven by the records OF ina
Gas inspectors office,
II am also opposed to any increase in
the Capitalization Of the Georgetown
Gas Company. .,s
The whole matter resolves. itselt
down 10 whether the citizens or the DIS
frirr viii he given the same square deal
that would be accorded to them II they
were citizens OF your home town. Let
the members of Congress act on TINS
question here as they would act on 10
49, 49, we're officials of their home
towns. and such a question We're
brought before them there.
What the people of the District want
Is actiOu-QuiCk action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
Happy Hans Hanson Has liked;
Hostile Handouts Hold Him
Goes Back to Western
State to Face Charge
of Theft.
and Walling at
Police Precinct Follow
ing His Departure.

Hans Hanson is no longer in our
midst. Amid weeping and wailing by
the police Of the Sixth precinct. Sheriff
Culver, SLOUGH hat, mustache, and all
that, appeared at that place yesterday,
put the handouts on Hans hands and
led him away TO Chicago. Later they
viii go to the sheriff's home in Marion
county, Ore.
The police wept and walled and gnash-
ed their teeth because the removal of
Hans brings their institution back to
earthly earth. IL has lost its glamour.
1t no longer resembles a cross between
a circus and a Well-COnducted men
Ggerie. II is simply a precinct station
house, and the police who have for
three days been enjoying the benefits
Of Hans company and conversation re
gret that he must be taken from them.
and they must be deprived Of their
chief source Of amusement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04

give you the limit. and wen both be
satisfied. Fifty dollars or six months"
Peter walked back into the dock in
heavenly anticipation OF the thought OF
the warm plaza to sleep for which he
had yea.ned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
HOUSE PASSES THE MEASURE
RAISING WIDOWS PENSIONS

The House has passed the SuIloway
bill raising the pension Of widows Of,
war veterans from IS to SO a month.
This affects more than 100000 Widows
lnd means an additional eXperdlturs
81 81 CO, 94a b2 TIA GaYerpmsnt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
Hans Hand >ufed.

Put cut your hands. Hans, requested
the sheriff afably.
The handouts appeared from their
resting place in the Sherin's pocket and
clicked about Hans huge wrists.
over these an Overcoat was arranged
with such artistic effect that Hans. as
he started down the street had no ap-
pearance Of being a man accused Of
stealing $500. His appearance suggested
a large, middle aged and emlnently re-
spectacle man somewhat eccentric as 10
dress and possessed Of an insane desire
20 nurse his 4overcoat with both arms.
Sheriff Culver measures five feet six
and half inches when he stands up
straight very straight Hans succeeds
in using up six feet one inch of tape
every time he is measured. Therefore
but IL Is needless 10 go into discussion.
The reason for the handouts is self
evident.
The handouts comfortably and taste
fully arranged Hans proceeded to hold
forth regarding the charge against him.
dis bane q Deeg fool meeStake,' he
asserted, violently glazing as the self
sufficient shertf3. Il baue gum 10 take
da boat home for Sweden ven dis man
he cOOme Up to me and say, You bane
dOin' stealin'.' l go with heem an he
lug me TO dis town an l~ck me up an
next he say he take me to Cheecago-
Explanation Simple.
''The explanation is simple" said tho
sheriff, Hans hooked a team belongin'
TO a man named Claggett in Marion
county, Ore, not far from Salem an
went over to another county, and sold
it, an took the money an started for
Sweden, and I caught him Just as he
was leavin' New York
Hans was silent.
The last the police Of the Sixth pre-
Cinct saw Of the pair was six feet one
inch of prisoner and five feet six and a
half inches OF sheriff wandering lovingly
away in the direction OF a barber shop
that Hans might secure the necessary
shave before starting for Chicago.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

the citizens of the town assembled in front of the calaboose. as the Town Hall was called. They had to go early because the band practice always drew a lot of farmer boys In town, and the few seats in the council room were at a premium.
 Along about o'clock the band would also begin to congregate, and shortly afterward each man would try out hls instrument. When the leather lunged tuba player entered Into the contest with the snare drummer which could make the most impression on the community and a few others play CTS joined In by running the scale, usu- ally in a far from perfect manner, the harmony wasn't any better than some of Wagner's effects.
 Tt never feazed the citizens assem- bled inside and outside the calaboose, though, and when the rehearsal finally
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
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Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

and the best and will be devised by those who think. Sane methods should be abandoned, matter how quaint they are They have stood for many years, and under them the enduring things of the world have been accomplished.
 By methods sometimes thought too slow fore fathers results which stand landmarks in the progress of the They were not always swift but they intended always be right Their judgment and example should not be forgotten We should remember that the conspicuous Is always great that high places do always make great men; the sound of does not always the and the land scape may be painted husk.
 1 entertain the firm belief that the problems which dishearten will be decided right Political ques tons may sometimes go by unheeded but the problems confronting involve the clements of honesty and fair play These moral questions, to be decided by conscience and education. These together not
 likely to go astray.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

pleasures of seeing the 3 40 go through, but little confidential chat on the joys of the band practice. figure that I am qualified to speak on the subject, not only because my fa- ther was leader Of the band and the only man in town who could solve the mysteries of an E fiat cornet, but also because I qualified as a member of the band myself. having with some difi- culty mastered the alto horn.
 .I had uniform with just as much gold braid on 1t as fathers had, and when the Jonesville Cornet Band went over to the county seat to play at the Fourth of July celebration I walked at the head of the parade and was the envy of all the small boys of my size in the place.
 "I said the band practiced in the village council room. That shows how important the band appeared in the eyes of the village.
 "The council room had two cells al one end, that were never used except the time when fifteen tramps were rounded up in the neighborhood fol. lowing the robbing of clothing store In a nearby, town. The band instru- ments could. accordingly, be left in the cells with perfect safety, where they shared quarters with the polling booths.
 -When Thursday night rolled around
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
CHARACTER IN WALKING.
Traits Which are Readily Disclosed
 by Ones Gait.

There's a conceited man coming down the streets" said the girl In the group on a corner How do I know :? By his walk. I can tell the chief trait of any persons character by watching him or her walk. For instance, If a man walks with heavy lift to his hips he's sure to be obstinate. If he sinks down little on his heels he has comfortable attitude toward wife and the world In general-in fact, he's a bit lazy. That woman coming down the street now Is a gossip. Any one could tell that because of her mlnclng. fussy gait. Indecsion Is the chief character istic of that woman's character across the street. Don't you see how she swings her foot rather hesitatlngly ID the air before she puts It down?
 "The man who walks with hls knees leading Is sure to be of the pious type the dlsagreeably pious type, mean You see that old codger who Is cross ing the road with his stomach seem- Ing to lead the rest of hlm-well, of tOuTst II IS " lutIlt IS ms chief delight. When an intelligent man walks his heads leads. That girl who sways so Is self conscious. Yes, that girl going down the street has a pretty walk, gliding and quiet, but watch out for her; she Is treacherous In the extreme.
 ''The man who puts his feet down especially solidly Is heavy and some what stupid. That little person cross ing the road with a quick, clean step Is energy personified, but he has the sort of energy which has no regard for the rights or feelings of others The girl coming out of that store has an ugly streak In her nature. Don't you see how she puts her foot down un- willingly as if she were saying: I won't, I won't.' I shouldn't advise any man to marry her.
 "Of course I don't pretend to know thoroughly a persons character by his walk, but I do discover his predom. mating characteristic"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

got under way It wasn't possible to get even standing room within fifteen yards of the place. Sometimes the re- hearsal lasted until along on to mid night, but do you suppose any small boy got tired and sneaked of home to bed before the lights were put out He didn't unless he went at parental orders.
 You. couldn't find one of the citi- zens who would admit that there was another band anywhere in the world as good as the Jonesville organization, and I was convinced at the time that there wasn't either. I've heard bigger and better bands since then, but I am convinced that every member recalls the rehearsals In after years as one of the delights of youth."-Utlca Globe.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

A contractor and three of the State officers who approved his bills have been found guilty of fraud and corrup- lion in connection with building the aew Pennsylvania State Capitol They have appealed; but even if the higher courts should set them free, the yer 1ict is victory for decency and hon ssty in governT ent
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
CfeAtiYe.

A certain man coming from abroad was taken up by the smart Set.
 wen make a lion of him." Quoth they, flor the distinction he will there upon reflect upon us."
 But the man was too little. It takes much material to make a lion.
 .'Then we'll make a monkey of him, ' said the smart set, determined to have some exercise for their creative genius.
 Nor was the world the worse on. For, after all, 1t Is the contribution to the gayety of nations that is especially needed.-Puck.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
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Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
THE VILLAGE BAND.
It's Delights Are Unknown to Boys and Girls Brought Up in Cities.

When I was a little shaver and didn't have anything to do in the day time but go down and see that the 3 40 train got in all right and had no- where else to go at night except on Thursday. when the Jonesville Comet Band met in the village council room for weekly practice. used to envy the city chaps and think I was having pretty rotten time of it." said the man from the little prairie town in Illinois that has never made up the decrease in population caused by his emoval to the city. Now that I can ee how city boys really do spend their oung days, I feel like giving three heers for my youth.
 This is not an informal talk on the
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
BORAX FOR FRESH MEATS

Fresh meats, dusted over with pow dered boraX (which is now prepared of extreme fineness and purity and white as snow) and rubbed in as you would pepper and salt. will keep fresh much longer. All that is required is to wash the meat before cooking.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
Painfully Natural,

Playwright-Is her acting natural : Manager Enthusiastically )-Natural ! Why, when she appeared as the dying mother last night an insurance agent who has her life insured for .s25,OOO and who was In the audience actually fainted.-London Tit-Bits.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

A Liverpool newspaper has lately complained that "oratory Is now one of the lost arts" and some American pa- pers have commented on the statement as true. and lamented the fact. It all depends upon what one means by "ora-
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
ii ACRE DAIRY PLACE, 134 m

ii ACRE DAIRY PLACE, IA miles from Port Angeles, S-room house, two barns, two chicken houses, bearing plements and tools; s2,500.00
 16o ACRES, fine soil, F million feet fir, some cedar; $1,25O.0O.
 PACIFIC STATES REALTY CO.,,
 EpIer Block, Seattle.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.

We can start you on payment of s10 down and up, by taking one of our large tracts of land; you can have chickens, COWS and garden; come to Valley City on Seattle-Tacoma Interur- ban. See MT. Redin, Mgr. Valley City Land Go. Also We can furnish you en- ployment to help pay for it.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
A Good Boy.

Mir. Ryly-Why are yez decoratin' Mrs. Murphy?
 Mrs. Murphy-Me by Denny h con- in' home the day.
 MT. Ryly-I fought 1t wuz for foive years be wuz slnt up?
 Mrs. Murphy-He wuz; but he got a year of for good behayvure.
 Mir. Ryly-An' sure, 1t must be d great comfort for ye to have a good by loike that.-Tit-
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
To Break in New Shoes.

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease. a powder. It cures hot. sweating, aching. swollen feet. Cures corns, ingrOwing nails and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Don't accept any sub stitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. '.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

Washing the face may cure the head ache, says one doctor But In the case of the average small boy, he would rather have the headache
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

A Black Hand agent demanded S5,00O from IIetty Green, but she refused to give up until she saw the nature of tbe securities
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03
KEEPS POULTRY SWEET

Dead game, poultry, etc, can be kept sweet for weeks by rubbing them we'll with powdered borax under the wings, legs. tail and placing little in the mouth of the bird.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

minds, fresh and strong. thinking thoughts to- day just his obsolete mind thought fresh thoughts in his day
 Such public does not understand that the con stany renewed intellect of the nation is yeastlng with ideas born of conditions and he thinks that all questions really questions at all, and would dismiss them altogether if he could. Public men take their stand public questions while those questions for decision not after they decided
 The public who has views Is more dangerous than the demagogue. The who pleasing gen eralities instead of taking definite positions public questions either coward of a deceyer of the peo pe and usually he is both Never in history there such day for young in public life as that which has dawned. There is much to be done than there before, many more hands needed for that work before-cean hands, strong hands trained hands American public life Is crying aloud for who honest, industrious and equipped.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

A Chicago man wants a. divorce on the plea that his wife scolds in her sleep. Let us hope no scientist may come along and discover that this is a disease caused by microbes which are likely to increase and multiply.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

One New York woman has horse whipped another in a restaurant. We have not learned which of the two in- tends to star during the coming season.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

There Is nothing original about the man who lies about the number and size of the fish he caught.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-09-03

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