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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
Drug stor. burned.

STAFFORD SrRINGs. Dec 20 Fire broke
out at , o'clock this morning in the drug
store OF w. w. Lathrup. located in Johns
block. The fire had gained good Roadway
when discovered and practically destroy ed
everything in the store. Several other
stores are located in the block but were
not damaged. Lathrop's loss will reach
50 COO and the damage 10 the block is 81 -
600 The drug store insured for So
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

EDINBURG Dec 20.-Dr BAlfOur, uncle of
Robert LOUIS Stevenson. whose death at
Samoa was recently announced. believes
that Mrs Stevenson and Ect her husband
is dead She was treated for brain trouble
In Scotland. the disease from which il is
said Stevenson had died
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
AM USE M ENTS.



John e Stewart and Johnny Hart will
be here tomorrow evening in The Two
Johns " With the company this year are
a humber of specially artists who are said
to be clever. Stewart aud Hart are the
heaviest men on the stage to-day and their
antics are at times very comical
Rhea.
The revival by Nine Rhea of wilkie
Collins powerful play the New Magda-
len" is another evidence of the popular
demand for dramas dealing with social
questions OF the day. 1t is IA relief. how
ever. to turn TO the Camilles and Magda-
lens of twenty or thirty years ago after
having been RECALLED with such studies of
con;emporaneous society as are presented
by the Women of No Importance" and
The Second Mrs Tanqueays" of our
modern playrights. The New Magdaien"
will be given at the opera house this even
ing
Earlor Opera House.
The Parl opera house still continues
to draw big audience and provides ex-
cellsnt programme for popular prices
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
burglar. Ne, With shotruns.

SANDY HOOK. Conn. Fec. GA gang
of four burglars. while entering the store
OF Glover. Taylor * CurtisS, wcrc fircd
upon with shotguns by the proprictors.
The burglars returned the fire and fled.
No one was hurt and no booty obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
Legal Hansings In MississirpI.

JACKSON. Miss. dec. 2O,-Stcvc Adams
was hanged at Grccnvillc for the murder
of Jim lvursnn in Washington county in
May last. Judge Gilbert was hanged ut
Friar's Point for the murder in Cahoma
county on May last of his wife because
of her infiIClity
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
SAW MIL Rurns.I.

Essen. Dec 20.-Norton's saw mill was
nearly destroyed by what was probably
an incendiary fire yesterday. The fire had
burnt through the floor when discovered,
and hard fighting was necessary to save
the structure. The floor had been soaked
with oil and the flames started
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec so-The following
fSwyth class postmasters were appointed:
New JNrScy-Hawthornc, !. V. b Ter
hume; North Long Beach. W. l.. Reed.
Pennsylvania tocustdale Clement
Schneider
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

Choked by a Piece of Meat.
OXFORD. Dec 20.-Johu Hawley of Chest
nut tree hill district. died last night
while eating supper. He was choked to
death by piece of meat. II is said he
had been drinking during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
d. Was Fitting th. Floor.

SoUTu BEND. Ind. Dec. 81. William
i. smith Is locked up here apparently in
sane. He was found ut the Grand Trunk
railroad depot. where he had possession.
and was hitting ut the floor and other
woodwork. \ letter found ON him Is
dated Syracuse. Nov. IL
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
RoMA%cE AND ApyENruRE

Are ,ic':..UuHy mingled IN n. Rider
EuyF;r''S ic:Ss: s:u:','. 'Thc People Of
the ~ '~!:th l.: n":r running as a
Serial IA another column Of this paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
An,lte,in, ster. a nlrhtherI. rpIaemle.

AsHTABULA. o. Dcc. sO.-Thc epidemic
of malignant diphtheria. which ragged
here so fatally during last week. has been
brought under control Several apparent.
~ hopeless cases were trcatcd with the an
titoxine remedy, and the result was very
grntifying
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec 20 1t is the opinion
thst Carlisles bill is in danger of defeat.
Secretary Carlisle was at the cIpitol to-day
urging the adoption of rule limiting
debate. Speaker Crisp says he does not
believe such a rule could be adopted
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
Landing OF the Pilgrims ts.,,N,atcd.

BosToN, Dec 20.-Thc landing D. THO
pilgrims was celebrated by the Boston
Boot and Shoe club by n reception and
dinner the Exchange club.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

SARATOGA. Dcc. ao.-Augustus Per
kins, farmer, was killed by train on tho
Delaware and Hudson railroad nj Ganse-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

Miss Brown. one of the trained nurses
at the Waterbury hospital. left to-day for
an extended tour through Canada and
other parts.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
n. California wineC Co

its celebrated Wines. which win be re-
tailed at very Low prices through the holi-
days This company carries the largest as
sortment of Pure Wines in
the city. Fourteen different brands TO Sc
lect from. Large stock Of I'm
ported and Domestic Liquors.
All goods sold for SC per glass, Sc
per bottle, 3 bottles for 81 90.
Jec-Goods delivered to all parts of the
city. Orders promptly attended to.
California Wine Co,
n 16S South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

INICc oTl ~
when he failed to be guided by this instrue-
ton he regretted his actions when IL was
too late. II may be so with our city faith
ers who are now going to recommend 70
tn. legislature that the city shall mAnufac-
ture its own gas and electric lights This
i certainly planting more than the city
city can run a business and make IL pay.
because they have TO change their help
yearly. No concern that changes its help
IN this manner can be successful. Let -
take into account the expense Of the water.
sewer, grade crossings and highways that
will keep the taxpayers Of this city hoeing
for the rest OF their lives
What have TO say about Christmas tree
trimmings. Il is like getting . peep At
Noah's Ark 10 look into any OF kellyIs
stores to-day.
In regard TO fine Confectionery and
Christmas candy, will not play second
fiddle to anyone IN this world in making
thSse goods buy my raw material from
the same concern as all nrstclass confec-
TONERS aud hire the best candy maker.
I can and, and manufacture only enough
for one days trade. II ron want any
speciel flavor Of shape in Bon Bnns hand
in your order aud make them while you
wait. 50 when you send q box Of confec-
tionsry to your friend she will not and
stale Bon Bons in the bottom of the box
We all know that dealers Who handle
confectionery must sell some efthen stale
unless they manufacture candy. Ny price
Is GO cents pound.
Come in and sample these goods and IL
they are not equal to anything you have
used You are under no obligation to buy.
All the people are welcome to sample.
III your bread is dark and orumbly you
are using new -four.
II your eggs taste like spruce chewing
gum you are using cAsed eggs.
Come and see Nelly and give him .
little more money and he will give you
old fiour and fresh Eggs. They are the
cheapest in the end.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20

Granulated sugar. IS pounds for si.00.
a. Is per hundred pounds at Ladds.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
Fun in the Toy Depart t
Kamsk's Famous Boston aac Store.

The most comolete stock of
Toys and Novelties in The city.
We call special attention
to our hne of Ameri-
can positively un-
breakable Dolls, Dolls
Heads. the only Doll made
in this country and every
one guarantees not tn break
n%-In addition We call your at
.tention to the following line of
white and Gold Music Stands. s9e
white and Gold JArdinier Stands, sac
white and Gold Foot Rest, 4ac
White aid Gold Fire Screens. sae
white and Gold Floor EAsels, 2ae
white and Gold Cribs and Cradles
Bissell CarpetSveeper. sls5
O'Clock China Tea Sets -
Beautiful Tinted Nut Dishes -
Elegant 10 piece Toilet Sets, t3T5. 40
limitation Cut Glass. 7-piece
Water Sets. 80
Jumbo Caps and Saucers. decorated. IS
Any OF the above articles make beautiful
Christmas Presents
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-12-20
E. T. Turner & Co
Banquet Lamp and Silk
Shades.
GREAT DRIVE FoR FRIDAY,
DEC ~.

We have offered you bargains hstors
this. and re shall probably orer yoa Q
great many mere in the future. bat We
nsSrr have. and never expect 10 give you
As great Q value. . Special in Rxoqust
Lamps With SILK Shades. that ne ofsr you
tomorrow.
50 MSgni6eent Brass Banquet Lamps.
center dr&ught. handsomely decorxfsd
with chimney and elegant silk Shades. all
complets. the regular price OF which Is s..
For Friday only
Sl.9S! Sl.9S! Sf.9S! Sl.9S!
each. Think of it all complete
Friday. Dec ~.
II you give rs . call and look cur Holi.
day Display over. and cannot set szifed,
ws stand ready with an apology tor Esking
you 10. But N You refuse % call and see
What ne are Offering. why ne vail nsysr
forgive you for bling % foolish
II IL foolish too when you can kuy Of
rs hAndsOnlely Bound Ckilds Picture
and Story BOOK, such a. others retail tor
37te. for &c each. Of the best paper. 500
pages fnely iliustrsted. etc And another
NTH about SO p&ses. be@utifaIly pat 10
IL foolish not 20 come an. and st least kook
NJ them. why there 10 10 occ&Escn Tor A.
gnment about sneh q case. the tEeG h., 70
honght nOre and ve have sold more Cnilds
Books this season than ve have soid Tor
the past ave years. It's fact
Everybody Who sees our stcck wocderz
at the prices The best in The had. and
the prices inxignincant That's the whole
story m q nutshell.
Bcoks from &c each npvkrdss Also y
big assortment Of Holiday Gsnses. ell st
Low prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD,

bALfLMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Leave Washington from station, corner of New
jersey Fer c sTenue and and { street. r.
For Cincinnati St. Louis and Indianapolis. vesti-
For pittsb1rg and Gevelaaa espres, a Ggnij Il
am. and S:35 pm.
For Lexington and stanton, II rs am.
For Winchester and way stations, $50 pm.
Chattanooga Memphis and New Orleans, 'N lbs Jos
For Bai5lnore RE wee li days, .42o. 800 s:ss
60, ga g 5s @9ingtes sS5 1873 t3. 15O5 15iO
and II S5 pm. sundays, x4:20. S7:so 800, Is
m Tan so 20 5gSo any, Sf2;o9 x12o2, 100
$50 1s:oc x Ss6o tnd iSo5 S III go tgl 200; o;o
For Annapolis, T:lo and 9;15 am, f2:15 and
4; e. Pm Es sundays $50 Am, 4:Sl pm.
pm o
For Hagerstown, a1f;15 am. and $50 pm.
For Gaithersburg and way points. a6.o0. ASSOC
am, ALSO. a3:0O. a4:33, b5:s5, b. :oS BIZ 80
For Washington Junction and way points. cs:Oo
a9:5o am, cl 10 pm Express trains, stopping at
For Bay Ridge, S:1s and and n as p.m. Sundays
BIZ BIZ AM 30 30 and 2:i2 pm.
ROYAL BLUE r HE S2f EEw YORK AND
.. For PhladseiPhia New York. Boston and the
Carr d2co Dining Carr sos 5e s Dining ah p rnr
500 ul;So PM Sleeping Car, open at 1000
Buffet Parlor Cars on all day trains.
For Atlantic City, Cape May. Sea Isle City and
Brtgantine Beach. week days, 4:2o and 1000 a m.
Except sunday; Daily c sunday only.
Express trains.
re sidenees by Union Transfer Company on orders
lert at ticket offices, e19 and 1851 Pa. ave-, ANA
R. s. CAMPBELL, cHAs. o. scuLL.
auE Zen Manager. Gen. Pass Agt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
FAMINE IN COREA.
Some Particulars Of the Distress Re-
rrivcd by the COrean Minister.


Mr.. Ye Sung 500, the Corean minister
has received a letter from a friend in Che
mulpo which gives some particulars con-
corning the famine in Corea. The letter Is
dated July IL and says that the condition of
the people in the famine-stricken districts
is most distressing OF the eight provinces
in the Kingdom but three are producing any
crops. and 1t is IN these provinces that the
recent rebellion In Corea existed. This fact
interfered considerably with agricultural
pursuits, and in addition thereto the country
suffered from too much rain in 1893 and
not enough this year.
During the time of the rebellion. the let
ter says, the condition of the people was
painful to behold. Men and women are
wandering from place to place homeless and
friendless. dying on the street and others
are endeavorng to secure relief for them.
The opinion is expressed that since the war
between China and Japan has broken out
the condition of the people will be more
serious than before, especially as some Of
the operations of the troops have been In
and about the three productive provinces.
The minister has also been informed that
Mr.. Ye Cha Yum, the former secretary OF
the Coredn legation here. has been pro-
NOTED to the position of third assistant sec
retap nj the foreign Office in Corea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
ARE At CAFE MAY.
Nan. Mashingtonian> Enjoying Life
by the Sen.


Correspondence of The Evening sta
CAPE MAY. y. J.. August L. 1874
The season here continues to be excellent
and The leading hotels are comfortably filled
with guests The more popular houses are
compelled to turn away applicants for ac-
commodations, and have been doing this
for three weeks past. Many Washington
/ ians are here 10 swell the throns. which
has been greater than for many years past
Every hotel man has made money. No
better sign of this is found than in the fact
that the unpaid bills of poor seasons are
being settled.
So prosperous has been the Cape this year
that the Pennsylvania railroad, which has
carried five-sixths of all the passengers to
and from Cape May this season. will, before
next season double track its line to the
place and thus decrease its time very much
over what ii was this season.
The Misses Chapman have Joined the
Washington colony at the Wyoming.
Rev. and Mrs. c. Bispham of Washington
are enjoying Cape May life at the Columbia.
Mrs. w. Whelen is a Brexton Villa guest.
accompanied by Miss Wheen
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Beele and Miss Beele
are sojourning at the Star Villa.
Walter f. Rodgers. with Misses Dora and
Edith Rodgers, is ensconSced, with other
Neutrality-suspicious.. at the Chalfonte.
Mrs. II. II. Barker and Miss Barker are
popular guests at the Congress.
congressman Setn CODb OF MISSOURI has
Joined his family at Congress Hall, where
they came early in the season.
+. O. Wagenhurst is at Congress Hall.
Miss Pickett of Washington Is with Phil
adeIphia relatives at the Star Villa.
Chaplin Brown has Joined his sister at the
Stockton, where she has passed the season.
Nine. Patenotre, who has been i'll at the
Stockton, has recovered
The Misses Cummings are popular WASH
ington bellies resting at the Stockton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Patterson of Alex
andria are Congress Hall guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Edmondson are located
at Congress Hall.
Gen Eppa Hunton and wife and Miss
Wier of Virginia are registered at Congress
Hall
Col. James Forney has concluded visit
to his mother and sister here and gone to
New York to take charge Of the barracks at
the navy yard there.
Commander Horace Elmer and wife are
guests here.
Russell Phillip of Alexandria is a guest at
cottage here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. \. Smith and Miss Maud
Smith are jolly Washingtonians at the
Shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wyatt Bispham
are enjoying life at the Brexton with other
Washingtonians.
Lyman are. Wyoming guests. The Misses
Lyman are popular in society here.
DIR. J. c. Exner of Washington is a late
Congress Hall arrival
Mrs A. NJ. Shepard and Mrs c. r. Mos
by are late arrivals at Congress Hall.
Mrs. Jacob F. Chew is stopping at the
Windsor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17

He Was Awaiting the Setting of His
Death D0y.

John Eisninger, the murderer of Samuel
Mccoy, who has been confined in the
Waynesburg, Pa, Jail since his sentence to
dealt, awaiting the fixing Of the date of exc
cution, escaped Wednesday night and has
left no trace Of his going. Eisminger shot
and killed Mccoy, robbing him of $500 after
having been befriendei by him in many
ways, and spent the day before the KILLING
at McCoys house.
AT this TIME nothing is known as to how
he managed to escape, beyond the fact that
the dopr OF the corridor into which his cell
opened was found unlocked. Eisninger is
rot very Intelligent and his speedy capture
by Sheriff Moore is confidently expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Station corner of 9th and r SITS.
In ..H.,I.f Inn.


GU 1880 AN; PENNSYLyANIA LIMITED. Pullman
Sleeping Dining; Smoking and Observation Cars
Cleveland and Toledo Buffet Parior Car to Har,
1910 AN. FAST IISE-Puman Buffet Parlor
Car to Harrisburg. Parlor and Dining Cars. Har-
sI5 PM. cHIcAGo AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.
ing and Dining Cars. Harrisburg to s.. Louis Louis
7,i6 PM WESTERN EXPIRES. Pullman Sleep
ing Car to Chicago, and Harrisburg to Cleveland.
4i6 PM sotTHWEsTERN ExpREss.-pallnan
Sleeping and Dining Cars to St Louis, and sleep
1o;4O PM PACIFIC EMPRESS. Pullman Sleep
ESQ a. m for Kane. Canandairua. Rochester and
Niagara n Falls daily. except Sunday:
Sunday For hms tn daily Rsn? SIS s
Il9 pm for wiiiiamsport. Rochester, Buffalo
cara s to Saturday with
100 Pm pm for ETie. Canandslssa; Rochester and
aa pa sse ss Gss faffRf
GT Ssy E'it s. ii Par
81 s;i'S $s;s: "a
o. s'PaF SIS !SS .n al s ssSS I, 60 60
PhladeIPhia only, Fast Express: 7;5S am. week
hEsss'. sss aes Change e sa' wee.
800 a@ week days. Buffet farl0' Carr
For Atlantic City. 900 saturdays only, $40,
II 90 am. 1918 pm week days. Sundays, ~ rs
For Baltimore, s:es 7:ao 7:so 7:ss. 900. o:4o.
1890. II 90 and II 80 a M 12IS, 2;oi. BIS
1910 Ills and II as pm. On sunday, 100.
2Oi, 3:f5 f4:00 Limited. 400 $40, 6:i4 7:i0.
1000 lo:1 and lbs pm mo-
Foo Annapolis, 100. 900 and II 80 an and
40 pm. daily except Sunday. Sundays, 900 a.
m. and 4:20 pm
Atlantic Coast Ii ,e Express for Richmond, Jack.
sonville and Tampa, 4:30 am, 35G pm. daily.
Richmond and Atlanta. $50 pm. daily. Richmond
only, 1851 a m. week DAYS.
ACCOMMODATION for Quantico. 7:45 am. daily,
and 4:23 pm. week days
For Alexandria, 4:sO 6:35. 7:45. $40. Gas,
1857, Ii:s9 am. 1850. i:4o 800. 4;25, 500.
537. 6:15. 500, 1905 and IL 80 pm. On Sunday
at $3.50, 7:45, 945 am, 2:45 6:15, 500 and 10 O5
pm.
Leave Alexandria for Washington. Sos. s:4s
800, 323 800 800. 8:13, TOO. 7:2O, 915. 10 80
and II :0s pm. On Sunday at 6:43. $40, tO.2S a.
m, 2:15. $50. TOO. Z 20, 9:15 and 1882 pm.
Ticket Offices. northeast corner OF 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. and at the station. 9th and
r street. where orders be left for the check
ing Of baggage to destination from hotels and res
s n PROVOST. J.R. WOOD.
General Manager. Genl Pass. Agt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
The Oregon,

The battleship Oregon, which is nearly
ready for her official trial. was given a pre-
liminary run In San Francisco bay yestsr-
day. The trial lasted four hours, ana the
contractor and the chief engineer reported
to the Navy Department by telegraph that
the machinery worked satisfactorily. No
attempt was made to speed the ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17

The Secretary Of State has been informed
by the minister Of the United States to
Uruguay that the published report in a New
York paper that a revolution was in pro.
gress at Montevideo on June I. 1884. was
unfounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,
PIEDMONT AIR IJNEY

Schedule in effect July l. 1894
An trains arrive and leave at Pennsylvania Pas
se s,oG station, Washington, d: c.
mediate stations, and connects at Lynehburg with
the Norfolk and Western railroad westward, daily.
anu at Manassas for Strasburg, daily. except Sun
ll;ol an. THE GREAT SOUTHERN FAST
New York and WASHINGTON Via Charlotte and Co,
i iunpia TO savannah and Jacksonville uniting at
through Pullman Buffet sleeper New York to Mont,
gomsry, with connections for New Orleans Con
meets at Atlanta for Birmingham, Ala, Columbus
AS p.m-Daily TO- Orange and intermediate
stations. and through train for Front Royal and
stfashurg, daily. except Sunday: -
ERN yESTIBuLED LIMITED, composed Of Pull
man festfbufed Sleepers and Dining Cars runs via
charlotte and Columbia to Augusta Savannah,
Jacksonville and Tampa, carrying Pullman sleeper
Montgomery, New York to Ashevfiie VIA Salisbury,
Washington to Memphis via Birmingham. and
Washington to Augusta via Columbia. Dining ear
TRAINS on wAsfifNGTON AND OHIO DIvI-
SION leave Washington at 9:f0 am, daily 4 80
Ppn m' on daily n EXCEPT sunday and $50 Sunday
sda @ and and Gag dada aa s,efp
600 pm, daily, from Round Hin, Sal an,
daily, except Sunday. from Leesburg, and 1858 a.
Through trains from the south arrive Washing
ton 1;l3 an, 2:2o pm; and $50 pm. Manas..
sas Division 40 a. H.. daily except Sunday, and
S:4l am. daily from Orange.
Tickets. Sleeping Car reservations and fnforma-
tion furnished At Offices. 511 and 1900 Pennsylva-
mia avenue and at Passenger Station Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad; Washington, D. C.
W. A. TURK. Cen Pass Agt.
l.. s. BROWN. Gen. Agt. Pass, Dept iu2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
Cholera.

L. S. Consul General Downes at AM
sterdam has cabied the State Department
that there are Twenty-Five cases of cholera
In that city, and that there have been nine
deaths in the last fortnight The news Is
significant, In view OF the extensive COM
merce of Amsterdam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17
FOR SALE
DIAMONDS FREE.
A Wrong Punctuation Point is Likely
TO Give Trnut,le,


10 Give Trouble.
The copy of the tariff b!ll in possession
of the chairman of the House enrolling
committee. by which the Dill sent To the
President was compared and verified ana
which is regarded unques tionably the
same as the Presidents copy, contains the
following paragraph in the free list:
Free list: 49, Diamonds; miners. gla-
Tiers, and er gravers diamonds not set. and
diamond dust or bort. and jewels to be
useu in the manufacture of watches and
clocks"
1t is the semicoion after the word dia-
mords in the beginning of the paragraph
that is considered OF such Importance. Sen
ator Jones of Arkansas insists that the
semicolon viii not be construed so as to
admit all diamonds free of duty.
The intention he said, was to have the
word diamonds made subhead, and the
mistake of L semicolon instead of a colon
Will not be allowed to admit diamonds free
especially when construed with the ieweIry
schedule. which especially provides: 'on
uncut precious stones of all kinds, 10 per
Centum ad vaiorem.
Senator Jones says that the words quoted
taken in connection with the intention to
make the word diamonds in the free list
a subhead. viii be construed to make dia-
monds subject to the duty precious
stones.
Secretary Carlisle IS too good a lawyer
to construe the act in any other way re-
marked the Arkansas Senator.
Views of Treasury officials.
Customs officers of the Treasury Depart
nent, however, differ from Senator Jones
and assert that the strict letter and punctu-
atcn of tariff bills and not congressional
Intention are followed by the courts. 1t is
thought quite probable that the matter
eventually may have to be settled by ju-
dicial construction of the mootad point
provided of course. that a curative act be
not passed by Congress before the new tar
if bill becor.eS a law
An examination of the, enrolled copy of
the tariff bill shows that it contains the
semicolon after the word Diamonds in
the free list, which pun ctuation has. raised
the question whether Congress has not I'M
Intentionally made diamonds free.