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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
A LITTLE SCRATCHED.
Commodore Walker Thinks the Boston
Will be Afioat Again In Fortnight.

Commodore Walker, acting secretary Of the
navy, returned to the city last night from New
York. He said this morning that be found the
Boston ga little scratched" from her recent ac-
cidents, but by no means badly damaged.
When asked how long her repairs would take
he replied that it is never safe to predict time
when vessel gets into navy yard, but he did
not think that she ought to be in dock more
than two or three weeks. As soon as she is in
shape again her trials, which were almost an
tshed when she struck the rock, will be con-
tinued. The Yorktown's trials have not yet
been begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Real Estate Matters.

The Real Estate Investment, Trust and Title
Company Of Alexandria, Va, has bought for
$4,000 of Catherine Vance the Hogan farm,
about As acres, on the Metropolitan branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Lamond's,
bounded by the Burnt Mills and Sligo roads.
Susan v. Clark has bought for q. 667. IS OF
Charles W. King subs 7s TO so, ass. by IS feet,
and 20 to IS, 1902 BY As feet on alley IN square
el2, between 4th and 5th and and o streets
northwest
Wsrder Voorhees, has bought OF C. ". King
for IS subs 81 10 SO, 45.75 by IS feet and
81 10 es, is by Is feet in same square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Aug 20 - Cotton firm - mid
ding, 113s. Flour, fairly active and steady
Howard street and western super, 26Oa3 Is: do
extra, 3.25a4. 10; do. family. 425a475: City mills
Rio brands. extra. 4.9Oa5.l0: winter wheat patent
4.9Oa5.25 spring wheat patent, 5.60a6.OO; do
straight, 490a5.50; do. extra, 3.75a4.oO Wheat
southern frmer; arrivals generally Inferior
s.. steamer No. :, SO; western NC GUILT rasSs1
easier: No winter red, spot. S2XaS2Ss; August
s2has2sS; September, s2Aas2aS; October, sega
receipts all damaged: white, 44a46; yellow, AGA
431S; western duh and easy; mixed, spot, 42h
e4a3SS; August 42Aa4271s; September. 42A a4aN:
October 43. Oats, easier-southern and Penn
sylvania, 27a3l; western white, old, 3Oa31: new.
2sa29 western mixed. old, 26a27 new, 24a26
Rye, scarce and nominal 50a52. Hay firm-
prime to choice timothy, IS OOal7OO Provisions
dull. Butter frmer for fne grades western
packed. 12al3; creamery. l7a1s. Eggs In fair
Coffee quiet but firm - Rio cargoes fair. ISL
Sugar steady-A soft 81; copper refined LOLA
l0s. Freights to Liverpool per steamer nrm-
Receipts - -four, 1900 barrels; wheat. $4,000
bushels; corn, u, 900 bushels oats, $4,000 bush.
600 bushels. SaIes-wheat. 81. 900 bushels; corn.
- 500 bushels.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 20. - Virginia consols. Is
bid: do; ten-forties, SO bid; do. threes, 81 bid,
67A asked: Baltimore and Ohio stock 81 saIes.
Northern Central stock, II bid; Cincinnati Wash,
ington and Baltimore frsts, 99a99A; do. sec
onds, 4sa5l: do. threes, 2oa25; consolidated gas
bonds, g., lib asked; do. stock, 44Xa45.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20 opening).- observation-disclosures
Der, TN; December. 1Sk. Corn-August, 35l:
September. 35H; October, ASK; December 341:'
TENDER, $50; October, 9.55. Lard - September
els; October. eos. Short ribs - September,
SOCK.
CHICAGO, Aug: 90 tclosng,. - whea.-August.
Ts: September, 76z; December, Tx. Corn-Au.
gust, $50; September, 35b; October, 35h: De-
cember, 3iZ. Oats August, COX: Septem Der.
20A; October. 20h; December, 2O,s. Pork-Au-
gust, a52k: September, 95ak; October $50
Lard - August, 6.l5: September, Ia: October.
604; December, 5.S5. Short ribs-August 4.95:
September, 4e6; October, 497X.
The annual meeting Of the American bar
association will be held in Chicago on the 2Sth,
18th and 30th inst. There will be an address
by David Dudley Field of New York, president
and 8. 4. Baldwin Of Connecticut and papers
by Henry B. Brown OF Michigan and Walter b
Hill Of Georgia.
Nicholas Harsbauer was instantly killed in
Fort Wayne, Ind, yesterday in q peculiar way
While drawing handkerchief from his hip
pocket the linen caught on the hammer Of
his revolver, discharging the weapon. The
ball from II entered Harsbauer's back and
lodged in his stomach.
Charles Keller Of Philadelphia and two Girls
named Mamie and Winnie Colligan, aged sew
enteen and twenty years respectively, were car
ried over the falls at Easton, Pa, while boat
ing Sunday night. The girls were drowned and
Keller was rescued q mile below the falls
where b was found eiinging 10 the boa&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Leather EMPLOYEES Strike.

WoBunN, MASS, Aug 2O.-The employees in
the leather mandatory of Eustis Cummins 4
Co., this city, struck against q reduc-
ton Of 81 week this morning. The
affairs Of the firm are in the hands
Of assignees and the factory was running on
full time under an arrangement with the cred
itors. If Cummins is successful in this move
it is expected that a general cut down in all
the factories here will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
The Case of John BROOKE.

Mr.. A. L. Taylor Of whitakers, n @, denies
that he communicated any informotion 10 the
authorities here 20 the effect that his brother
in-lsw, John K. Brooks, was feignins insanity,
as published few days ago. Sanitary ofhcsr
Frank says he concluded that Brooks was feign-
ing insanity from his personal appearance and
also from the information he had received
from Col Williamson and from some facts In .
letter which Col. Williamson said he bad re-
ceived from Brooks brother-in-law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Perfecting Mt. Corcoran's Gift.

Among the transfers of real estate yesterday
were quit claims by the heirs of W. W. Cor
coran, deceased, to the Baptist home for GER
tain lots, thus perfecting the title. Mr.. Cor
coran in 1886 conveyed certain lots on street
northwest between I'd and Sd to the home with
proviso that if not used for the home they
should revert to the heirs. The home now has
the power TO dispose Of them as it shall see TT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
The Government Printing Once.
To the Editor Of Tar EvEsISe srAh
WASHINGTON ID q Aurnst o(

WASHINGTON, ID. C., August 20
From all that has been said on the subject n
appears plainly evident that q new structure
for the public printing is absolutely necessary.
There is no reason why so many valuable lives
should continue in jeopardy. Why don't the
employees wake mp TO the danger that daily
threatens them, and be ready with an organized
committee and a strong petition 70 Congress.
In SO doing they will perform a duty they owe
TO themselves and their families. Thus brought
lace to face with 80 grave a responsibility Con-
gress may seriously consider and act before 10
Is too late. JMn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Marshal Ransdell's Axe Falls,

Marshal Ransdell today asked for the resig-
nations of the following, to take effect on the
3lst instant: ]. F. Edwards, bailiff of the Cir
cult Court; Jas. Luxen, messenger, Equity
Court; W. E. Brown, guard OF prisoners; Lewis
Pierce, driver of prisoners van, and W. NJ.
Stewart. Waterman. None of the vacancies in
the Office have yet been filed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
The Work of Mail Robbers.

Chief Post Office Inspector Rathborne is in
formed that on last Saturday the stage running
between Canyon City and Baker City (Oregon)
was robbed and all the registered mail taken:
also that the post Office at Mooreville. No., was
entered last night by robbers and $50 in
stamps stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Grace Hawthorne,s Sniff

LONDON. Aug. 2O.-Miss Grace Hawthorne's
suit against Manager A. NJ Palmer for breach
of contract in failing to produce Theodore"
in London will be tried late in the autumn.
Sir Charles Russell and Sir Henry James have
received retainers in the case. Dr. Mallory,
father of Miss Hawthorne's partner, has been
subp9naed and will come to London to testify,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
King Humbert In Naples.

NAPLES, Aug. 20.-King Humbert arrived
here yesterday. In the afternoon he visited
the Armstrong foundry at Pazxuoh. SUISSE
quently he placed bronze wreath on the grave
OF GaEibaldi, as o token, he said. Of the ever
lasting gratitude his country and house owed
to the great patriot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
PENNSYLVANIA knights ofPvthias.

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 20.-The annual session
of the Grand lodge. Knights of Pythias, of
Pennsylvania, began here this morning. Over
400 delegates from all parts of the state are
present. The report of the keeper OF records
showed 4l6 lodges in the state, with a member
ship of 40, 291. During the year t157, $50 81 was
paid for the relief of beneficiaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Ready to Fight 20 a Fiuish.

George W. Phillips, who claims 10 be the
champion lightweight pugilist Of the District.
stated today to q STAR reporter that he b ready
TO meet John W. Dorsey with skin gloves 10 .
finish FOR stake or purse Of s5Ooor more Phi
lips said he had heard that Dorsey was In the
city and expressed desire 20 meet any one
weighing is5 pounds, himself (Phillips) pre-
ferrad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
BITTEN BY A LUNAT1C.
Curious Condition of Jennie McCarthy's
Knee.

New YORK, Aug. 20.-"A lunatic BIT me-"
was Jennie McCarthy's explanation to the am
bulance surgeon who took her to Chambers
street hospital last night Then DIR. Harvey,
the house surgeon, examined his patient.
Jennie Mccarthy is about twenty years old.
Three modths ago she was imprisoned for
drunkenness. She was released last week from
Randalrs island. THAT time her knee panied
her slightly, but she thought it Of no conse-
quence.
On Sunday morning the flesh around the
The limb began to swell up. The skin grew
tense and painful when touched. Excruciat-
ing pains radiated from the wound. She did
not close her eyes all Sunday night.
UNBEATABLE AGONY.
On Monday forenoon she was no better. The
agony was unbearable.
A thoughtful neighbor dropped in and sug-
gested that she had blood poisoning. Then the
Chambers street ambulance was hastily sent for
The house surgeon found that Jennie McCar-
thys left knee was tremendously swollen above
and below the joint. Ali the tissues
down to the bone itself were highly
inhamed. The mark Of small wound of some
kind was still visible on the inner side of the
joint. DR.. Harvey said it was impossible at
this stage to say positively by what means the
mark was produced.
DIR. HARvEY's STATEMENT.
According to Jennie McCarthys account the
wound which examined was made by the bite
of lunatic on Randall's Island ten days ago.
l cannot say that there are any present indca-
tons Of blood poisoning.
The woman's former history as a drunkard
would make her very bad patient if blood
poisoning should set in. But 1 am in hopes
that the remedies which have already
been applied have prevented this danger.
We often have cases Of blood poisoning as the
result OF fights in which, say policeman's
knuckles are broken on a mans teeth.
Then tobacco or other foreign substances
are apt to get into the wound and cause in
fammation, which leads to blood poisoning.
have never heard that the saliva OF lunatics is
more dangerous than that of sane of people,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Real Estate Matters.

James +. Hood has bought for $4,000 Of y.
Denmead lots i, 2 and 20, square 924, I24 feet
inch by l24 feet inches, at the intersection
OF the public space formed by Pennsylv.uia and
South Carolina avenues and 9Th street south
east
The central dispensary and emergency hos
pital have bought for 80 1872 so Of the Columbia
athletic club sub lot 10, 50. 22s, 4,22s feet ct
the intersection Of Ohio avenue, ID and 18th
streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Army Officers and Treason.

PARIS, Aug. 20.-At meeting Of the
ministerial council held at the
Elysee today NJ. de Freycinet, min
ster Of war, stated that out Of $4,000
officers Of the active army SO had been found
guilty Of participating in political agitation
and had been dealt with according to the
gravity Of their offenses. He said also that
twenty-one non-commissioned officers had been
cashiered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Randolph Tucker BETTER.

LEXINGTON, Va. Aug. 20.-Hon. ]. R. Tucker
has been very ill for several days with some
thing like acute indigestion. Today he is
much improved and not in any danger All
fears OF q serious turn are dispelled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
A Woman's Curiosity.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.-A handsomely dressed
woman called on Warden Osborne at the Tombs
this morning and requested permission to wit
ness the execution of the Eve murderers on
Friday. The fair visitor was escorted to the
street by an under sheriff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Robberies Reported.

Nellie Hyatt, No. So7 18th street. reports
stolen from her house els IN cash. John Kane
reports stolen from his herdic Saturday nights
cash box containing els. II. G. Herbert No.
40 9th street, reports the theft OF sSi and q
check FOR $50. William Bruce reports the
larceny of q chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Arrested for Preaching Socialism.

LEMBERe, Aug. 20.-A son of the Russian
General Degen and the editor of local news
paper have been arrested for preaching social
ism in Austria. The issue Of a local journal
which contained the details OF the affair has
been suppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
A Temporary Switchmen's Strike.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-The Illinois Central
switchmen who struck last night because two
Of their number were discharged went
back to work this morning after tenn
porary truce had been reached. The
trouble will be settled at four o'clock today, at
which time the switchmen will decide to either
go out again or remain at work, according to
whether or not the company agrees to reinstate
the two men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Russia Not Pleased With the Shah.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-The shah's avowal that Is
a sequence Of his visit here he should hence
forth seek the closest relations with England
and not be deferred by any foreign intrigues
has caused much adverse comment in Russia.
The Leading Russian newspapers violently at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Eight Men Said to be Killed and Sew
era1 Injured.

PIrrsBURa, Pa, Aug. 2O.-A boiler in brew
cry on Juniata street. Allegheny, exploded
with terrific report a few minutes ago. 1t is
reported that eight men were killed and several
wounded. Particulars later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
No Fall Meeting at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, ONO, Aug. 20.-The Cleveland
driving park company has decided to hold no fall
meeting in October. This decision was reached
on account of the torn-up condition of the
streets in the vicinity Of the track. The company
however, granted the Ohio trotting horse breed
ers' association the use of the track. The asso-
citation will, in addition to its regular stake
races, have the $4,000 Spirit Of the Times race
for three-year-olds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
The Valkyrie Gets Second Prize.

The valkyrie nearly conquered yesterday
She led in the Albert yacht club regatta, and
would have won the clubs magnificent cup, in
the shape Of an artistically chased bowl had
she finished the 3S-mile course ten seconds
sooner. However, she had 10 be contented
with the second prize Of E40, Mr.. Rails cut
ter Yarana, though coming In third, taking the
cup. The valkyris allowed the Yarans ave
noinutea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

The friends Of Surveyor Forsyth win regret
to hear that his wife, who has nov re.ched
three score and ten. 10 seriously ill and but
slight hopes are entertained of her recovery.
A bright-looking colored baby that had been
sbandonsd was found this morning on the mall
between ~ and 9Th streets, Missouri and
Maine aysnnsas ~ eelersa voman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

CIR TIE Best.
THE CONCORD HARNESS.
LUTZ BRO.
GOT Penn. ave, adjoining National Hotel
Trunks and satchels of best makes at low prices
spI3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

Turkish Troops to be Sent to Crete.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Aug. 20.-The porte has
decided TO increase the Turkish military force
in Crete to 80, 900,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

Woodruff Sees His Father and Mother.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-Frank Woodruff father
and mother reached the city today from Cali
fornia and Immediately went to the county Jail
to see their son They were permitted by
Jailer Folse to see the prisoner and remained
talking to him for several hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Fatal Fall from a Window,

1t was learned today that woman fell ont of
window of DR.. Hammond's sanitarium last
night and was killed
The coroner was notified Of the fact today.
1t is thought that the death was purely acct
dental
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Arabs Detained at Castle Garden.

Minds Detained at Castle Carden.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 20.-Twenty Arabs Of both
sexes. who came on the steamer La Normandie,
are detained at Castle Garden until the Turkish
consul can be consulted. 1t is said there are
seven hundred and ninety Arabs waiting to
come to this country provided the twenty are
passed through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
A Gocp INVESTMENT.

Health and Happiness come to all who persist
emily use Ayers sarsapanlla This powerful
slts-Ative effects in the system g change tina.
seems little short Of miraculous. No medic.us
has been in such universal demand for years.
Give it Q trial
III any one suffering from general debility.
want OF appetite. depression of spirits. and las
situds' viii use Ayers sarsaparilla. am conn
dent scure viii result. for have used It and
speak from experience. 1t is by far the best
remedy ever knew-"-F. o. Loring, Brvckton.
Ma
AYERS sARSAPARrLrA
Prepared by Or. J. c, Aver Co.. Lowell, Mass
Sold By all Druggists. F-ice 81: sir BOTTLES, As.
feb20 WORTH s5 A BOTTLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
Insargent Villages Submit.

CoNsTANTIsoPLE, Aug. 20.-Dispatches from
Crete report that fifteen insurgent villages sub
mitted to Chakir Pasha, the newly appointed
governor, upon his assuring amnesty to the in
hahitanta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

TIE Grxursn
JOHANN HoFF's
MALT EXTRACT
Is the
BEST NUTRITIvE TONIC
and most
PALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE
for impaired Digestion, Dyspepsia, Convsiescence
Weak Children, and General Debility.
WHAT PROF. COLEMAN. OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
II Suffering from attack Of Illness which had not
only reduced my strength, but brought on extreme
exhaustion, from inability 10 xppropriste food tried
the effect Of the Genuine Johann Hofs Malt Extract
vineeassful three times day. Its use was followed
BY marked eects-l Food. which had heretofore been
found 70 the anentsry canal dgested
properly. ?. There appeared an increased power OF
evolving animal heat and storing mp fat.
Beware of limitations The genuine has the sigma
tlre of johann BO the neck OF every bottle. AL
others worthless imitatons. -.
JOHANN HOFI, Berlin and vienna New York Of
nee 5 Barclay st ja3-tu,th&s
FTHERE ARE MANY FORMS OF NERVOUS DE-
bility in that yield to the use OF Carter Iron
Pills Those who troubled with nervous weakness,
night swests, ETC.. should try them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20

APPOINTED Posi- OFFICE INspEcron.-J. W.
F. Williams Of Nebraska has been appointed
post Office inspector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
II. b. TowsER Il Sox.
DEALERS IN DRY GOODS
1916 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST.

Fruit Of the Loom Bleached Cotton, sac.
line of striped and Plaid Flannel Suitng In beauti
ful styles just received.
Black Henrietta, extra good quality soc.
Silk Warp Black Henrietta beautiful quality, 81 00.
Coored HENRIETTA all wool. reduced from so to 40c.
Double Fold Flannel Suiting, all wool. 2oc.
Heavy Red TWilled Flannel, s5c.
Canton Flannel. from &c. up.
Extra Wide and Good Quality White Flannel, 25c
A good article White Flannel, all wool. loo.
New style he'd Table Linen, oil boiled. Doc.
few more Batiste reduced from 121S to &c.
Boys Windsor lies, &c.
Boys Knee Pants, 20c.
Ladies' Collars, &c.
100 yards Colored Spool Silk Sc.
and Drawer spool Cotton Cabinets for sale.
S13-3m
DERsONS WHOSE OCCUPATION GIvFs BUT
little exercise victims Of Torpid Liver and Con-
situation. Carers Little LIVER Pills will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

CH1NA's NEW FLAas.-The Secretary of State
is informed that his imperial majesty, the en-
peror Of China, has approved, for the use Of
Chinese legations and consulates, an oblong
yellow flag bearing dragon in dark blue and
q sun in red, and for the use Of Chinese mer-
chants q triangular flag Of the same design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and closing prces Of
the New York Stock Market, as reported by special
wire TO Corson and Mccartney, 14lS street
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-25
UR1laperAllce.
Iowa.

Governor Larrabee, in recent let
ter replying to the persistently reiter-
ated falsehoods about the results of
prohibition in Iowa writes:
'sThe cost of conducting criminal
courts in Iowa, as shown by the Off
cial report which | enclose to you, is
decrease of S135, 1865 for the
year ending September 20, 1887,
compared with the previous year.
The testimony of the judges of this
state is that criminal business of their
courts has been reduced, during the
last three years, from thirty to sixty
per cent.
ssThe number of convicts in our
penitentiaries the 1st day of Septem-
Der was only 571, which is 80 less
than it was when | came into this Of
flee three years ago. think you will
find in no state in the Union, or in
any civilized country, SO small a num-
Der of convicts as compared with the
total population as this; only one
convict for every $500 persons. If
our convict population continues to
decrease three years more as it has
during the last three years, we shall
have one penitentiary for sale or to
let. Some years ago we commenced
to build a new penitentiary, suppos-
ing that our criminal population was
likely to increase. In this we have
peen disappointed. While criminals
have been increasing in all civilized
countries in late years and especially
in the United States, Iowa has made
no contribution to the increase, but
on the contrary, she has a large de-
crease.
The state of Iowa was never more
prosperous, and it's people more hap
DIV and better satisfied than today.
1t is a subject of general remark.
The property of this state has in
creased probably 100000 during the
last five years, and the population no
less than 100000 during the same
period.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-25

1t is a hopeful sign of the times
that the leader of the late London
Dock strike, John Burns, declared in
recent speech that she had never
drunk Intoxicating liquor in his life,
and had never smoked and that 'he
would have nothing to do with a strike
that ministers to the vilest passions of
men, or pander to the drunken hab-
its by giving money away that ought
to go to build up the constitution of
women and children" When the
great body of workingmen will join
in a perpetual "strike" against the
brewery, distillery, and the saloon,
under such leaders as Mr.. Burns, the
greatest oppressor of labor will be
speedily overthrown.