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The Washington times., 1894-08-20
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card OF Thanks-Mr and Mrs. Fred
Schreur wish to sincerely thank their many
friends who so kindly assisted in the late
sickness and death of their infant child
Copemish (AIich.) Courier.
Financial Depression-A great deal is being
said nowadays about money being close. ="
This may be true. but the editor OF the Times
has not found it to be true. Precious little OF
il gets close enough TO US to be within our
reach.-Thomaston Times.
A Teachers Grave Mistake-Miss Mills. the
school teacher, asked for her salary last Fri
day night OF course it created much sur
prise. but as il was her first offense the board
have decided to give her another trial. Graf
ton On. Dak.) Record.
In Justice to Ourself-It takes hustler for
the newspaper business in this locality Just
now, but The Bugle is equal to the emergency.
We can write poem, discuss the tariff. UNI
wood. beat lawyer. describe a fire so that
the readers will shed their wraps. make a
dollar do the work of ten. shine at 1.
soiree. address horticultural society
measure calico. abuse the liquor habit, test
whisky, subscribe to charity. go without
meals, attack the free silver, defend bimetal-
lism. sneer at snobbery, wear diamonds. in
vent advertisements, overlook scandal, praise
babies. delight pumpkin rasers, minister to
the afflicted. heal the disgruntled. fight to
a finish, set type, mold opinion, sweep the
office. praise the widows, run for Office. speak
at prayer meeting. and stand in with every
body and everything. g.-Tamaroa Bugle.
An Editorial Farewell-For fourteen months
past we have been making an effort at en-
deavoring to attempt to try a bluff on run
ming a newspaper. A special collapse some
six months ago prevented an exposure of
mental disability later on. We desist with 20
ill-will toward the paper or its patrons.
neither great amount of collectabe
notes. We could have eked out an ex-
istence with some pleasure, had health
permitted. but that is neither here
nor there. Now, since we'uns and
you'uns must part, it's sad that you'uns have
stole we'uns heart. but it will be sadder if
you'uns don't bring in your bill before
we'uns depart. And to our debtors: Expect
the vengeance Of n just Bohemian's wrath to
overtake you. We trusted in God, and we
have not been forsaken-for We found fell
low as green as ourselves to continue this
desperate struggle. With tears and prayers
we bid him God-speed. Root Times.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
STRICTLY UP TO DATE.

There are no longer any Buddhists In India.
Tramps are practically unknown in New
Zealand.
In Germany there is a law forbidding res
taurateurs to serve beer to people who have
eaten fruit.
1t was not until the close OF the last century
that the torture of criminals was generally
abolished in Europe.
In Italy per cent. of all the insanity is
caused by drink; in Austria, Is; in France,
20; in England, 80. and in Sweden, so.
There are $1,000 post-offices in the United
States. About 81, 900 of them do not pay their
running expenses. The profit of the New
York city post-office is s4,oO0.0O0 year.
By simple rule, the lenghth OF the day
and night, any time Of the year, may be ascer-
tanned by simply doubling the time OF the
suns rising. which will give the length OF the
night, and doubling the time OF setting will
give the length Of the day.
The average weight of the brain OF an adult
male is three pounds eight ounces; OF a
female two pounds four ounces. The nerves
are all connected with 1t directly or by tho
spinal marrow. These nerves, with their
branches and minute ramifications, probably
exceed 10, ,000, 900 In number.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
THE YANKEE VOTER.

The campaign about to open has all the
initial earmarks Of another deluge of grand
stand rhetoric. We are to have the same old
excuses that don't excuse. History will again
be twisted to support sophistries, and scores
of nervy candidates will again work the po-
litical confidence game.
The Yankee voter is an anomalous crea-
ture In his active tense he is the worlds
champion at driving almost any kind of
bargain. In his passive tense he is the most
gullible creature alive, ready to be caught
by his own game, and seemingly without sus-
picion that any one else can be up 10 his own
peculiar tricks. The P. I. Barnum of the
past got people into his tent on the principle
that 1.-The American public likes to be hum
bugged." The political P. T. Barnums of
same old formula
The trouble lies. then more with the appe-
tite of the American voter than with the man
who furnishes food for that appetite 1t is
time the present style of campaign were done
away with. What possible good can there be
in the fiorid oratory Of the hustIngs2 What
has it to do with the revision of tariff sched-
ules that vitality concern the business life of
the nation? The faculty of oratory is not the
faculty of craftsmanship, although many
voters are hoodwinked into believing them
inseparable.
Let US select candidates among business
men. Then let US assume that our candidate
has already made his campaign in the making
OF his reputation as business man. Then
we will have Legislators who will not
promise what they cannot fulfill any more
than, as business men, they will sign a
note that they cannot meet
Oratory is cheap. You can get it for 50
cent admission ticket to any good lecture
course. Do not then, like the open-mouthed
listener OF the transforming politician, sell
your birthright OF franchise for mess Of talk.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
STATUE OF MCCLELLAN.
VIII BE Unveiled in Philadelphia Sepfem.
bcr 17-Pcnnsylvania Monuments

VIII BE Unveiled in Philadelphia Septem.
bcr 17-Pcnnsvlvania Monuments
A heroic statue of Gen. George B. McClel-
Ian, cast In bronze, will be unveiled in Phila-
delphia on September II, the anniversary OF
the bloody conflict at Antietam. The figure
will occupy prominent spot at the north
west corner OF the city hall plaza.
1t is the purpose of the city of Philadelphia
to erect statues of Pennsylvanias prominent
soldiers OF the rebellion upon the wiue sweep
OF paved surface surrounding the municipal
building. In time statues Of Gems. Mcclellan,
Hancock, Reynolds. Meade, and Hartranft
will occupy places ON this square. The Reyn-
olds equestrian statue was erected some years
ago at the northern entrance to the city hall
The bronze figure is Of heroic size. From
the pavement TO the top OF the generals cap
will measure twenty feet. The money was
raised by popular subscription. William
Waldorf Astor. W. ". Frazer. and the Grand
Army OF the Republic Department OF Penn
sylvania. each gave $1,000. The remainder
OF the fund was collected in small subscrip-
tions. none exceeding 500, and many were
only II each. There remains to be raised
$4,000. which it is proposed to get before the
dedication. 1t is probable that President
Cleveland will be present at the dedication
and make an address,
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
CALIFORNIA; WINE PRODUCT.
Only Eastern Dealers VIII Suffer by III,
Forming of the Syndicate.

Only Eastern Dealers VIII Suffer by the
Forming of the Syndicate.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The World tomorrow
will say: Several far-seeing Californians have
lately taken steps to form a wine syndicate to
control and regulate the price of the product
OF the California vineyards. There are nearly
200 acres of vines in California, and the value
OF the property and the cellars is estimated at
nearly $50, ,000. 900. For six or seven years
past the vineyards have produced yearly
about 1000, 900 gallons of wine in excess of
the demand. and prices dropped till itwas
not profitable to pick grapes.
The firms in the syndicate are Arpai
Haraszthy Il Co., G. CarDy Co.. Kohler
Won Renson, Kohler & Frohling. the Napa
Valley Wine Company, s. Lachman 4 Co.,
and J. Dreyfus d Co.
A World reporter asked Mr.. Eugene J.
Canters, Eastern agent OF Haraszthy d Co.,
at the ST. Cloud Hotel to-day, how the wine
consuming East would be affected by the
formation OF n combination.
1T is nothing but business syndicate
Now the small and the big grower will be
able to live,,' replied Mr.. Canter.
''But how about the prices here?''
''The only people who will suffer in the East
are the dealers here who formerly bought
wine for 35 cents a gallon and sold it for 81
Prices in California will be increased very
gradually, and an abnormal increase is out
of the question, as under the Wilson bill the
duty on French wine is only 80 cents a gal
Ion. New Workers will not suffer. The table
d hote dinners will be just as good. and the
claret will certainly taste better with reflec-
tion that under the new order of things the
California winners are not starving
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
THE MYSTERY OF CRIME.

1t is curious fact that a man or woman
with criminal instincts, either from hereditary
influences or association, seldom if ever can
overcome the inclination to be dishonest.
An Interesting case in point has come to
light in New York. A woman calling herself
Carrie Reese, and who, although seventy-two
years old, is active and hardworking. was
engaged as a servant by woman her senior
Carrie, in addition to being good house serv-
ant, was an excellent cook, and her activity
and fidelity to duty quite won the heart of her
mistress. In return for this confidence, Carrie
drugged her employer and put her to bed
Then she calmly mortgaged everything in the
house. She disappeared with the money thus
obtained. but was shortly afterward arrested,
only to escape prosecution through the len
iency of her former employer.
The old servant then found employment
with another elderly woman, and succeeded
in drugging and robbing her of valuable jew
elry and clothing. She was arrested and SEN
fenced to prison. The day of her release she
managed to secure another situation, and that
evening when she cooked the supper some
thing was put in the food which drugged the
family. Next morning they found Carrie
missing, and with her had gone valuable jew
elry. She was arrested and is now in prison.
To the student Of criminology there is per-
haps no more remarkable case than this. and
one cannot help wondering why woman OF
seventy-two should steal when not forced to.
shs wE ssgpasts enough to and . good
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
Battling in the sea with Shark.

Milton Shane, of Pablo. was yesterday
morning swimming around outside the surf
and enjoying himself in the water as only an
expert swimmer can. When he was about
600 yards from the beach, floating on his
back he was attacked by shark.
Shane Immediately realized his danger. and
exerted every effort to fight the fish off and
at the same time reach the shore. But the
shark was ferocious and as often as repulsed
would return again to the attack. The young
man, by Observation-Disclosures and bravery, was
able in some degree to evade the monsters
attacks. but not altogether, as at every dash
OF the fish part of the unfortunate swimmers
flesh was torn away. But it was a struggle
for very life. and finally the young man
reached shallow water, and then the beach,
almost exhausted from exertion and loss Of
blood.
1t was found that his thigh bore no less
than twenty-six separate wounds made by the
sharks teeth, which, owing to their peculiar
formation, tore away the flesh at every in
cision. sea captain. who examined Shanes
hurts, said that Judging from the marks the
shark could not have been less than ten feet
long,
Shane's wounds. though many and painful,
are not considered dangerous.-Florida
Times-Union.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
A Car for BicycIcS.

The Kings County On. y Elevated Rail-
road of Brooklyn. began yesterday TO run
special cars over its lines for the transporta-
ton of bicycles from the Franklin and Most
rand avenue stations to the city line.
The cars will be run only on Saturdays, Sun
days. and holidays. On Sundays there will be
four trips each way and on Satuc cdays and hol-
idays five The ear used is of the ordinary
fat-car type, but around it is a railing four
and one-half feet high in which are doors.
On one side are bicycle racks, while on the
other the wheels can be piled one against the
other.
In addition to the ordinary scent fare, the
wheelman pays 10 cents. has his machine
checked, and rides in comfort until the rough
pavements are passed. Should the arrange
ment prove a success additional cars will be
placed in service
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
CHARGED WITH EMBBZZLEMENT.

George Ball Accused of SwindIing His EN-.
rlOyer Ont of Five Hundred Dollars.
George Ball was arrested yesterday by OFF,
Ger Sutton on the charge of embezzling about
$500 from james c. Berry, who has charge Of
the hacks. ETC., at the Ebbitt House. The ac-
cused was employed by Mr.. Berry as a clerk
since the latter went to Maine about a month
ago.
Ball. 1t is alleged. has been cutting a high
figure at the races and elsewhere. His fast
manner of living attracted the attention Of
some detectives. who notified Mr. Berry that
Ball was spending considerably more money
than seemed 10 be consistent for a man in his
circumstances ana an investigation ensued.
1t is alleged that Ball bought railroad tickets
on forged orders over Mr.. Berry's name from
some scalpers, which he sold to other salpers.
and in other ways swindled Mr.. Berry. He
will have hearing to-day before Judge Mills.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
1ondon.s Memorial to cax,ou.

A window in memory Of Caxton in the
stationers' Hall, London, was unveiled the
other day bv the lord mayor with consider
able ceremony. 1t is the gift Of Joshua W.
Butterworth, the master Of the company, and
represents Caxton submitting proof of his
first printing in the Almonry, in Westminster
Abbey. to King Edward ~. Tho Queen is
standing by the King, with the Prince at her
side. and the group Is completed by lady in
waiting. In the foreground a youth is busily
engaged grinding the materials for the ink
and a compostor is setting type. An exact
reproduction of Cations printing press the
insignia OF the Stationers' Company, and the
colophons of some eminent printers complete
the window.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
Charged With Theft.

Two more members Of the "Hell's Bottom"
gang were arrested yesterday by Detectives
Weeden and Lacy, assisted by Policeman Kill
martin. Their names are Billy Bird and Uriah
Harrison. while third member named Ray
mond West was arrested by Policeman Light
foot. They are charged with robblng an Italian
named Aaron Fingo. of Bagdon's alley. of
lot Of fruit about a week ago. Sam Wilkin-
son and Raymond Harrison, who also be-
longed to the same crowd, were last week
sent to the reform school on the charge OF
stealing lead out of vacant houses in North
west Washington. The ''Helrs Bottom" gang
is an organization of boys from fifteen to
eighteen years OF age who infest that part OF
the city lying between Thirteenth and Twen-
tieth and P and streets northwest, and
who. it is alleged, steal everything they
can get their hands on.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
RUSSELL sAGE's HAY CROP.
Ills Neighbors Highly indignant Because
lie Refuses to Cut the Grass ON
His Lawn al Lawrence.

He Refuses to Cut the Grass ON
His Lawn at Lawrence.
LAWRENCE, L. l., Aug. 19.-Russell Sage,
multi-niliionaire and flnancier, cannot spare
cash enough to have his lawn moved.
Early this summer. when a local gardener
got the contract for keeping the lawns OF cot
tagers In trim, Mr.. Sages order was solicited.
again. He did SO, and was told by Mr.. Sage
that he had decided to let the grass grow or
cut it himself with lawn-mower. Whether
the Wall street magnate found the price Of
lawn-mowers too high is not known, but the
grass still grows on Sage's place and knows
not yet the song of the mower
The grass is long and wavy. Cottagers who
keep their grounds In condition have gazed
with discomfort at the millionaire's rank gar
den. committee was appointed to call on
Sage and request him to NOV his lawn. They
were told that the grass would be cut as soon
as the financier got ready and not before.
Then they offered to hire man to NOV the
lawn and leave the hay for Mr.. Sage. Uncle
Russell became angry and said he would have
the grass cut when 1t suited him and ordered
the committee from the house.
Several OF the committee announced that
tney would nave the grass cut despite Mr..
Sage. II spoiled the looks OF the property,
they said, and the grass must be cut. There
upon Mr. Sage announced that he would have
any person arrested for trespass who came on
his property, and If anybody carted away the
grass he would be arrested for larceny The
committee retired. The waiting citizens were
then notified and resolved to have the grass
cut. Funds were subscribed, and tho COM
mittee awaits a dark night. Then they will
N Mr. Go,r AL xh.f a.,
will wake up some morning to find that he
has lost several tons of hay
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
SATOLLI is SILENT,

No Information Can Be Had as to His Re.
ported Increased Authority.
MgrsSa the papal ablegate, has decided
to maintain silence as to the latest statement
regarding him that the Pope will soon make
the ablegate's authority absolute and sover-
eign and answerable only to the Pope.
Mgr. Satolli has given instructions to those
at his residence not to admit reporters or to
permit any cards Of newspaper men to be
taken to him or to DR.. Papi, his private sec
retary. This action. taken in connection with
his rule to allow no persons cards to be taken
to him at his residence after noon on any day,
makes it almost impossible to gain any an-
thentic information concerning the action OF
the ablegate,
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
sala,s Recollcctions of paeaniui.

In his gossiping recollections of Regent
street George Augustus Sala SAYS that among
the dwelers in that thoroughfare was the
world-famous violinist, Paganini "Him 1
remember well,'' says Mr.. Sala, mot in Re-
gent street. but at Brighton about 1886. n
gaunt. weird man. with long black hair and
hollow cheeks and flashing eyes. 1 never see
Henry Irving without recalling Paganini to
my mind. l can remember vividly the i'm
preston created within me by his play. 1t
was that he had got inside his violin devil,
ard the imprisoned fiend-demon was now
shrieking, now menacing, now supplicating,
and now seeking by caressng endearments to
obtain his liberty from the magician within
the fiddle-stick. who was grasping his fiend
tenanted fiddle SO strongly by the throat.
Paganini played fantasia on the violin at
a concert given by my mother at Brighton, at
which the prima-donna was the enchanting
Marie Malibran. and the illustrious violinist
gave me next day, small boy as was, In q
very large frill and skeleton suit. hsnk-
note for SEQ"
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

home, Q kind aad considerate mistress, and
work which she could easily perform. As .
matter Of policy purely, and without regard
to morals, it was to her interest TO be honest,
but the virus Of crime was in her veins, and
she could no more resist it than can the
young child the attraction of color and music
Thus do virtue and vice often seem to be
tho result OF conditions outside Of ourselves
and the element OF will seemingly Of less ac-
count than environment
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
In tho Interest of Canadian seolers.

Charles H. Tupper, of Ottawa Canada, son
of the prominent Dominion statesman, is at
the Arlington Hotel. He came here in the
latter part of last week, it is said on business
in connection with claims of Canadian seal
ers, whose vessels were seized by the United
States under the operations OF the modus
vivendi. Mr.. Tupper has not yet had any
public conference with Secretary Gresham,
but, # 10 thought, will meet the Secretary to-
day or tosmorroN,
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
SERGT. DALEY COMMENDED.
Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society
Approves of His Course.

Police Sergt. John C. Daley was commendeu
at the meeting of the Father Matthew Total
Abstinence Society last evening for his course
in regard to speakeasies and other violators
OF the liquor law. The society recommended
to other members of the force to follow the
example of the sergeant in the fearless and
conscientious performance of their duty. The
commendation.stated that the sergeant had
only done his duty, but as that seemed to at
tract the enmity of many, that it was the duty
of all law-abiding citizens to show their ap-
probation Of his course.
A paper. which has already received be-
tween 4 900 and 5000 signatures is being cir
culated in South Washington indorsing the
course of Sergt. Daley in regard TO violators
of the liquor law. and pledging him the hearty
support of the signers
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

II is pretty tough on those two poor Roose-
welt children, who have to worry along on
only s15,0 900 year. When the hard-hearted
Judge fixed the allowance he probably forgot
what it costs to keep children in candy and
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
WASHINGTON, D. O., AUGUST 20, 1894.

Subscribers are earnestly requested to
make complaints at The Times office Of all
neglect to deliver papers promptly and in
courteous manner. The Times proposes to
give subscribers satisfactory service. and
complaints made to headquarters will receive
prompt attention.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

THAT Western rainmaker who tried to make
cloud and drew on shower Of frogs says
that eating crow is nothing to a weeks stay
in the county Jail ON frog diet.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

A CHICAGO women has been specializing IN
church chnpels. We long suspected that the
Windy City was trying to beat Gabriel out OF
his loud Job by corneriDg the trumpet market.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

WE have held respectful silence about 1t,
but it does now seem time that Secretary
Carlisle had returned to Mr.. Cleveland that
borrowed copy of "The ready letter writer.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

We respectfully inform the English House
OF Commons that 1t is hard enough TO get our
American House of Gourds to adjourn, to say
nothing of abolishing them.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

THE citizens Of the District would deem it a
favor If Congress would place all our local
legislation in the hands of the high school
debating societies that resume operation next
month
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

Now THAT ''alcohol used in the arts" is
made free, gentlemen who indulge in paint
ing towns red will be able to do the job more
artistically and at lower rates.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
Much Worse.

"whats the matter, Rappid?" asked TIA
old friend, "Got the blues?''
Eyes,
sYou don't owe anybody money. do you9"
"No; worse than that. Somebody owes me-
money."-Washingto Star.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
To Protect British Intere.ts.

GIBRALTAR, Aug. 19.-The first-class Brit
ish gunboat Bromide has, in consequence of
the disturbed conditions prevailing in GER
tain parts Of Morocco, been ordered to pro-
coed to Tspgier to safeguard British inter.
ests.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

II Is the opinion of some that the veto
period extends further than the conventional
ten days, and includes the early part Of next
November.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

Communications not accompanied by stamps
will not be returned. Anonymous communi-
cations will not be noticed Communications
containing over three hundred words cannot
be used.
The Times pays for live news which its re-
porters are not likely to obtain.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

YESTERDAYS universal prayer: From extra
sessions, good Lord deliver US.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

IT has leaked out why Senator Mcpherson
did not resign. He had not thoroughly dis
cussed the question with his cook.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

THOSE mean Republican orators will un-
doubtedly point with pride to the ratification
Of the Mckinley bill by their political enemies.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

KOREA is no doubt ex experiencing the lively
feelings OF the bone in which two dogs are try
ing to establish nine points of the law.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

The business boom is beginning. Adyer.
tise if you want its full benefit.
The Washington times., 1894-08-20

DIR. EVERETT is likely to lose the nomina-
ton in the Seventh Massachusetts district
Another case of the scholar out OF politics.