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The evening world., 1889-12-13
An Untimely End.

From TIE Epoch
Coroner Ito witness)-You FAY the unfor-
tunate man died while eating a ffty-cent
table d'hote dinner at Macaroni's
Witness-Yes sir. -
Coroner-Tho case seems to be clear, gen.
tlemon. He died Of starvation.
The evening world., 1889-12-13
Mr.. Object.

Miss symper-I see that that delightful
Mr.. George KEENAN, is Of the seashore. Do
you think. Mr.. Guile, that he is gathering
material for another book
guile -Assuredly. He is investigating
the manner and customs Of the American
naanH
The evening world., 1889-12-13
An Unexpected Calamity.

from the NeD York Weekly j
Fond Husband-My dear, You know I
promised you a diamond necklace this
year
Helpful Wife, know you did, M let II
go-the water pipes burst last night.
The evening world., 1889-12-13

five feet to thirty feet long. and bound to-
gethor IN lunches of two TO six with strong
Cordf.
The reporter approached one OF Santa
ClRus's brothers. He was n heavy, shaggy
proved follow in o prodiRious big ovorcoat,
and he strokcd n long gray beard NJ he re-
piled to n question.
We'll, "said he. there's five Of us BROTH
ers i'll the business and our name is Chap
man.. We live at DecrirR, n little back from
Portland. State Of Maine. We've been fur
nishlng Santa Claus with Christmas trees
more than twenty ycarP, and we and J. G..
Piper and Jackson d Son will bring down
about forty carloads this year.
".Wo travel over about two hundred miles
OF the land of the Pine Tree State to collect
The evening world., 1889-12-13
The Worst Nuisance of the Lot.

TFroRi Judgs.L
The children were making n great racket
Just outside their fathers door. the father
being at work in his study.
Rushing ont at them. he cries in no very
gentle tones:
What an internal noise you're making!
Who was 1t that shouted the loudest 2"
Children lin c~horusl-You, papa.
The evening world., 1889-12-13
CHRISTMAS TREES
More Than Two Hundred thousand
Of Them Brought 10 This City.
Where They Come From and How
They Are Gathered.
Catskill Mountains and Maine
Are RIVAL Producers.
They Range in Price from Twenty
Cents to Two Dollars.

There are moro than n million children in
this great metropolls-which, of course, in
cludes not only New York, but the four big
cities which nestle on this harbor.
About half of these children confidently
expect good old ST. Nicholas to visit them
The evening world., 1889-12-13
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

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woHo cGIO0 from the anko England. While tavering aporuon ~ ndao on an elephants
S Sssss fsscRAFd f%s ATTY @Tf rssssss s Sseatp ss? s%ss A %% fo ss %d FFr @ sHsei s s ssnr Is s%' the he
deehves mshgaho, fra slight breNchof Indian Jaw. They arch ed in 1000 each TO rtnal
FIX Ed E ePs EdSISI mf nf mqmP hey. am a n4smMos E wH IONS ao R%g aP Pasey art uS learn %n %f@t %% d s &m s4Si
America wills all some omss had Of her scheduled time Eenrb fort hotel Ito ac9Mnt his
dInint Fxlavesh him Nure1edw with opium I'M Chinese den.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
a HOTEL MASCOT.

He Is a Jolly Drummer and Has In
sured the Prosperity of Three FiO-
tells, They Say.
[From the Merchant Trayeiler.l
On May 4th, 1880, just after the Griswold
House of Detroit had passed into the con-
troll of new proprietors, R. B. Hines, Bos-
fee and had the honor of being the first man
to write bis autograph in the new register
with she names of the firm of Van Est &
Graves at the top The success attained by
the Griswoid under their management con-
vinced Van Est & Graves that Mr.. Hines Is
mascot, and when they sold out in Detroit
and went to Kansas City they had the Bos-
ton man on hand to write his name first in
the register of the hotel which they pur-
chased in that town. That house was a suo-
cess ALSO. Later, when the firm returned to
Detroit, they made arrangements to have Mr..
Hines on hand to officiate in his great act on
the opening day. He was not able to be
| present, however. In fact he was not able
| to get there for three months after the open
| ing, but he dsputized Clerk Severence to
| ingly done. "R. B. Hines, Boston," was the
SoeAh-
| lac register.
The large business which the Cadillac has
| enjoyed since the very day 1t was thrown
open TO patronage firmly established Mr..
Hines reputation as a hotel mascot, and he
| is now obliged to oficiate in that important
capacity for other firms beside Van Est &
Graves. The responsibility sits easy on him
however. He has an abundant flow of spir
| it's, comfortable physique. a mustache
| SLIGHTLY streAkep with gray, and high
white hat, built after the hot weather order
of hat architecture, and was guest at ths
Cadillac the other night.
His fame as mascot has spread, and gen
| tlemen in various parts of the Union who
contemplate starting new hotels write anx.
iously to know when 1t will be convenient
for him to assume formal charge Of thei
houses destinies, and postpone their open
ings until he reaches their town. His en-
gsgements this season appear to be numel
ous, and he declares he Is booked ahead ava
into October.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06

CORRESPONDENTS.

The First Ascent of Pixies Peek In
1SS9-An Adventurous and Danger
Gus Climb.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
CHEAP.

Tramps are very much like cheap caliooes.
They wont wash, but will run.-Baltimore
American.
Oklahoma City has Its first plate glass
window. 1t Is in the front of the Golden
Bulldog saloon and bears the following in.
scription: "Gentlemen will please not stand
in front of this window while being shot at"
Life.
Mr.. Sampson-I have spoken to your
father, Miss Clara, and he has given me per-
mission to speak to you.
Miss C1ara-Excuse me, Mr.. Sampson, but
1 can-@t entertain any secondhand offer of
marriage.
"You take a basin full of water, place
your finger in 1t for twenty-five or thirty sec-
onds, take it out and look at the hele that is
left. The size of that hole represents about
the impression that advice makes on young
mans mind. ."-Burdette.
She tenderly)-Did the dog bite you, dar-
lingi
He-Yes, he did.
She (reassuripgly)-W it was papa's dog
darling, and we know he isn't mad.
He-Yes, but I am.-Sommerville Jour-
nal.
"What on earth Is the matter with that
razor!" shouted the victim, as he writhed in
the barber's chair.
'tDeed, sab, dere isn't muffin de mattah
wuf de razah, but yoh whiskahs sutny acks
es if day'd bin nickelplated. Washington
Capital.
Mrs. Hillaire-I thought told you to dust
the parlor, as expected company.
Biddy-Sure, and Oh did. mum.
Mrs. Hillaire-Why, the dust Is an inch
thick behind the brio-s brack.
Biddy-Shure, mum, no one but you
would think of looking there. Minneapolis
Tribune.
Fauntleroy Mother-Cedric, why do you
speak to that ragged little bsya He will con-
taminate you.
Oedric-Just a moment, dearest. wish
to tell him what happy boy am with you.
(To ragged urchin)-Say, Gull, I'll meet you
an de gang down on de corner when de old
lady goes ter bed tonight. Get plenty o.
bricks an we'll bust every lamp on de street.
Lawrence American.
Jack Napes down on his luck)-"Say, old
man, I've come to you to see if you can't put
me ON my feet little" Richley-"Tm sor-
ry, Jack, but don't feel that you have any
claim on my purse" Jack Napes-"Why,
don't you remember when we started lifs to-
| gether, that you swore you would share your
| last cent with mes" Richley-"Yes, indeed;
| but am compelled to say that I have not
| reached my last cent yet."-Lawrence Amer
| ican.
At a christening the other day the aged
the young parents: ''Watch over this child
with unceasing care. Choose his companions
wisely and see that he 10 wisely surrounded
by uplifting influences. If you train him to
| walk in the path of rectitude he may become
| a George Washington or an Abraham Lin
coin. What are you going to name him:'
"Jane," said the mother. - Philadelphia
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
ghe 9nmrmaI aud Gnmrter.
The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
lished in Connecticut.

DELIVERED BIZ CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 10
GENTS WEEK, 80 CENTS MONTH, $3.O 90
FoR SIX MONTHS, $500 A YEAR. TEE SANE
TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06

He Is Jolly Drummer and Has In
sured the Prosperity of Three HO-
l tells, They Say.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06

The Emperor of Germany is indefatigab!e
in the interests of peace. This has a COM
forting sound, and meanwhile the prepara-
tions for war 90 on.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
MARKDOWNS.

Ladies White Gossamer Vests,
high neck and bodies, in extra
quality, with pearl buttons, silk
finish, ETC., at 25c each.
Ladies' Colored Wash Skirts,
handsomely trimmed, very neat
and desirable, etc., reduced to
CSC each.
One lot of Ladies' Colored
Skirts, reduced to 25c each.
Ladies Silk Plated Hose, in
black, mahogany and states, all
sizes, marked down to ACC pair.
Odd lots Gents Gauze and
Gossamer Undershirts and
Drawers, reduced to 25c each.
Our regular soc and 63c goods.
Elegant quality 9 inch Moire
Sash Ribbons at 75c yard, for
merly $I.4S and $I.5o.
All Parasols at prices that
you cannot resist; only a few
left.
All Wool Check Dress Goods
at I8c yard, reduced from 37%c;
width 38 inches.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06

we began the descent. How we reached ouI
horses can hardly tell, but we found them
quivering with fear and cold, and white with
coating of SNOW. We were too cold and
wet and benumbed to attempt riding, and
each taking bride we led the poor beasts
as best we could over the snow and water and
rocks and down the almost perpendicular in
cline. Although half dazed and faint from
lack Of food our descent was rapid, and ct 6
o'clock we were again at the Cliff House.
Twelve hours We had been upon the noun
tain. From the hotel they had watched the
storm cloud until it burst in snow upon the
mountain and rain in the valley. They knew
the signal station was unoccupied, but had
not thought to tell US. When they saw the
storm gathering they hoped we had turned
back and found shelter at some log station
before the storm reached us, and now they
rejoiced at our safe return.
T.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
Tuesday, August 6, 1850.
SOME CHEERING FACTS.


Sir Edwin Chadwick has been making
very interesting investigation concerning the
changes made by improved machinery in the
mills of England. AS an example Of the res
duotion of hands by these improvements it is
mentioned that one large family of cotton
spinners in Manchester, which forty years
ago employed II, 900 hands, could not now
muster one-half that number. Yet the mill
population has increased, as we'll as the gen.
eral population, the hands discharged being
absorbed in ether employments. At the
beginning of the century the cost of spinning
a pound of yarn was shilling. The pound
Of that same yarn is now spun for half
penny by hands earning double wages for
their increased energetic attention and skill.
1t is now found, however, that the strain of
the increased responsible attention cannot be
go long sustained as the slow, semi-automa-
tic pace required by the old working of the
old mills with the long hours. Hence there
is tendency to further voluntary reduc-
ton of the working hours in the best mills,
first to nine hours. In one mill, in which
1900 men are employed, a voluntary redue-
tion has been effected to about eight hours
with more equable production. AS show
ing the cost of working with inferior hands
and loose regulations, a recent report from
the Manchester chamber of commerce states
that 20s worth Of bundled yarn may be pro.
duced at cost of from Sd to Sd per pound
less In Manchester than In Bombay, not.
withstanding the hours of working are eighty
per week, whilst in Manchester they are only
hfty.
Mr.. Chadwick points out that In Germany
| the spinners and weavers still work thirteer
hours day as they once did in England
and that France has only come down t.
| twelve hours; whereas the English rate ha
long been ten hours, and may soon be min
or even eight. And this reduction improve
the health of the wage-workers, while tn
reduced cost Of production allows them high
er wages.
This is very encouraging showing TO
England. 1t is also hard nut to crack TO
the pessimists who are so fond of growlin
1 ooofpek rroorasu
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
9ry 0nnds.
Howe & StGtsOl
Greatest Hit
OF THE SEASON.

We open Monday, August S,
as the greatest bargain of the
season, fine Scotch Zephyr Cling
hams, in a large and handsome
line of styles for Ladies and
Misses, at I2%c per yard ; just
half original price. The best
value ever seen upon our coun-
ter at I2%c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t was shown again yesterday that the SUP,
like the star spangled banner, was still
there,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-06

Ii Hung Chang, the viceroy of the Chinese
empire, has sent his son to study affairs in
Washington. 1t Is probable that he will at
least learn how to play poker.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26
THE INDIANA SENATE.
A Brisk Parliamentary Fight Over Con-
teAIeh Scnfs

A Brisk Parliamentary Fight Over Con-
tested Seats
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. 26.--The de.
bate on the contested election case in the
Senate closed yesterday afternoon. The
majority report unseating Carpenter
was then adopted by party vote. The
Republicans, before the result had been
announced, discovered that the resolu.
tion unseating contained the words "un-
seat and expel" They raised the point
oil order that IL required two. thirds vote
TO expel mem Der and the point was sus-
tanned by the chair.
Senator. Urmston Oem.) moved to re-
consider the vote and the Republicans
raised the additional point of order that
ne did not vote with the party prevailing
on the original question and therefore
could not move to reconsider.
The Lieutenant-Governor also sustained
This point of order. His decision wng
appealed from, and, by a party vote, was
not sustained. Carpenter was then un-
seated by party vote. Upon the reso-
luton to seat Ray, the contestant. How.
ard Democrat) moved an indefinite post.
ponement and his motion prevailed. But
mine Democrats voted in the negative.
Ihe action leaves the Senatorial district
composed Of Shelby and Decatur Coup.
ties unrepresented in the Senate and the
Governor will order special election
The House was in session but a few
minutes in the afternoon and did nothing
but hear reports from two or three com.
mittees. Both branches have adjourned
until Monday.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26
REGULATING STREET RAILWAYS.
amendments to the sundry Civil Bill
Passed by the Senate

amendments to the Sundry Civil Bill
Passed by the Senate.
In the Senate yesterday the following
amendments to the Sundry Civil bill were
agreed to-
AL All street railway companies or persons
operating or having tracks or road-beds on the
streets OF the city Of Washington shall cause
said rails and road-beds to be relaid with the
nat grooved rail and made level with the
surface OF the streets upon each side of said
track or road-oeds, so that no obstruction
snail DC presented to vehicles passing over
Ihe cost OF making the changes herein re-
quired shall be paid by the corporations or
persons owning or operating said street rail-
roads, aud H. after being notified by the Com
missioners Of the District Of Columbia In
writing TO comply. with the terms of this act,
the said corporations shall not within thirty
days thereafter begin the work required and
complete the same within O reasonable time,
It shall be the duty of the Commissioners to
cause the necessary changes In said rails and
road-oeds to be made, and the cost thereof
snail De collected from the corporations or
PERSONS respectively, owning or operating
said street railroads by suit In the name of the
United States, to be instituted by the United
states Attorney for the District of Columbia
against said corporations or persons in the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia.
hnu on"h |osuo ccTJiHcateS OF lnueDteQneSS
against the property, real or personal, of such
railway company, which certificates shall bear
interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum
until paid, and which, until they are paid,
Shall remain and be a lien upon the property
ON or against which they are issued, together
with the franchise OF said company; and il the
said certificates are not paid within one year,
the said Commissioners Of this District of
Columbia may proceed to sell the property
against which they are issued, or SO much
thereof as may be necessary TO pay the amount
due, such sale to be first duly advertised daily
Tor one week IN some newspaper published In
the city Of Washington, and to be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder.
The cost OF making the changes herein re-
quired shall be paid by the corporations or
persons owning or operating said street rail-
roads, and II, after being notified by the Com
missoners Of the District OF Columbia In
writing. to comply with the terms of this act
the said corporation shall not within ninety
days thereafter begin the work required and
complete the same within reasonable time,
1t shall be the duty of the Commissioners to
cause the necessary changes In said rails and
roadc6eds to DO made on or before November
/, 1890.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26

One thing tha: impresses the loteror In the
fosemito--one, find, that is not mentioned
IN the circulars or guide books--is tho number
OF girls who ride ''straddlc."
One morning, down at Bernard's, a young
iady walked the piazza, admired by all be-
holders, arrayed IN dizzy dark green riding
naplt' trousers, hat, boots, whip aud all com
plete--a very Lndy Gay Spanker. But when
ner oroncho was brought around, 10 the
nery, untamed Ukraine flyer wore n mans
saddle The girl vaulted lightly into her seat,
adjusted her stirrup, twisted her habit around
ner legs-nay, then, they have got TO DO legs
W9en you ride that way-and g0llopod away.
~ was not pretty sight, nor an impressive
one, nor was Il particularly grand. or even
sublime, or exactly picturesque, and yet II
divided attention for moment or two with
yosemite Falls aud Glacier Point.-[New
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26
Earnings of Railroads.

| PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.--The statement of
the earnings and expenses of the West Jersey
road and its branch, the West Jersey & At
lantic for December and for the twelve months
ending December 81 is as follows: Earnings
ior December, $06,s46; operating expenses,
Sy2,203; excess OF earnings over expenses, 81.
oy2' For the year the earnings were $1,55G,-
100, against 81 ,2l4 In 1887; expenses, ST.
Oo4, 13l, against S976, ,257 in 1887.
| The statement Of the earnings of the Cam
den ~ Atlantic Railroad and branch lines for
december and for last year Is as follows: For
December the earnings were S35,397; ex-
penses, 37,l4S, excess of expenses over earn
ings, Sl.749; decrease as compared with the
same month In 1881 81, ,563.7S. For 1888 the
earnings were S696, l2S, an increase over 1887
OF $lI,4S3 expenses, 1854, ,635, decrease OF
$24, 900; net decrease, $7,0T2
Jhe Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company
makes the following statement OF earnings
ana expenses for the month ending Decern-
oer o., 1888: Gross earnings $257, 1874. 40;
operating expenses, 1856, 731. .0S; net earnings,
$433.32; net earnings for same month last
year, $S7,O06.96; decrease, $S6,57364; net
earnings twelve months ending December 81,
1883, Sl,639 953.9S net earnings same period
last year, $l,5T9, ,SS3. ~; increase, $GO,O7028.
- NEW foRk, Jan. 26:-The directors of the
and Issued the following report f5r the wear
ending December 81, 1883:
40 Gross Gro earnings, s43, ,23a 422, -an increase of
S3'oS6,566 over the previous year; operating
expenses, $33, 1876, an increase of So. $50,
aSS, iSS, net earnings, $9,6s6, ,2s7 an increase Of
So34,43l; interest, bctterments and rentals
amounted to Sc, 1S6,02i leaving a balance for
cent ~
The amount expended for betterments dur
Ing the year was $967,605. The balance sheet
shows surplus Of cash offsets TO the floating
debt of y, ,5S2, 749, not including stocks and
bonds of the cash value of $7,0O1, ,O94 The
total surplus on December 81 was $l4, ,4s2 22S.
The amount OF coal transported in the year
was 1851, M TONS an increase over the pre-
ceding year Of 1,2SS,374 tons.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.--The first detailed re-
port OF the New Jersey Central Railroad that
has been issued for several years has been
given out 1t shows for the year ending June
80 1883, the gross earnings were Sll, ,9S9, ,41V:
operating expenses, SO, ,420, ,744, and net earn,
ings, S5,56s,6H. Incomes from Investments
amounted to $784, ,407, making the total net
income $6,303,0Sl. The fixed charges were
S9,9io,l2O, leaving q balance applicable to
dividends OF 81 ,292,96l, equal TO over 6 per
cent on the stock.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26
Tho Return of tn. Baseba,,,,,,

Letters have been received from A. G.
spalding in which he said that the American
baseball party would arrive Ia New York OF
or about April 10. They would be in Egypt
early in February and in Italy during the lat
ter part OF February.
Walter Spalding cabled that the League
championship season would begin April "a.
For this reason the trip will be hurried
through. IL was at first intended that the
party would not get back until May, but this
has been changed The descriptions pub
lished IN the Australian papers were unique
In their way, The writers In somo respects
copied the American style TO some extent
but in the main they laid themselves out ii,
comparing the game TO cricket and football.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-26
A Terrific Snowstorm

MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI, Jan. ga snow
storm Is blowing in the northwest and travel
Ing southeast at great rate. 1t started up In
Canada Thursday afternoon and reached
Dakota Friday night. The storm extends
from the northern line OF Dakota TO Sioux
City, Iowa. The temperature has fallen about
thirty degrees In twenty-four hours but is not
yet below zero, except at one or two points.
there Is heavy snow and high wind, which at
zard but generally 1t is not bad. Trains are
all running, and unless the storm continues
day longer there will be no blockade. The
storm S appears to be losing force as it travels