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The Washington times., 1894-08-26
TWO YEARS A BLANK.
The Singular Case of Young Clarence
Burns of Delaware County

The Singular Case of Young Clarence
Burns of Delaware County
Two years ago this summer a young man
named Clarence Burns, of Delhi. New York.
having completed his freshman's year at
Hamilton College, left home to canvas for
the sale of book in Northern New York, to
earn money for the continuance of his studies.
His parents heard from him at Watertown.
just two years ago. Hearing nothing from
him after that they became alarmed and tried
to learn his whereabouts. knowing that some
thing must have happened TO him. Months
of search failed to give them any trace of the
missing boy beyond Watertown. He had left
his boarding place in that city one morning
as usual, and no one could be found who had
seen him after that.
In August, 1888, young man of pleasing
appearance applied to George Millner.
farmer living at Stony Greek Wentworth
County, Ont. for work. He was hired, and
when asked his name he seemed dazed and
acted as if it was with an effort that he could
give it, but finally said it was Burns He was
a good farm hand and soon became favorite
with the Millner family. although there was
something strange and inexplicable about
him. He never mentioned whether he had
any family, nor referred TO where he came
from or to any place where he had ever been.
On the I'd OF the present month, almost a year
to day since he went 10 work for Farmer
Millner, he came from his room early in the
morning, and gazed about him in a strange
and puzzled way. and at last exclaimed:
Where am L? This isn't my hOme.''
Then Farmer Miller learned from the Young
man that he was the son of William Burns. Of
Delhi, n. Y. Young Burns wanted to know
when he had come from Watertown Be
tween the time of his having been in that
place and his revelation TO Mr.. Millner week
before last he had no recollection. Soon after
making this revelation the young man fell
into his former state again, recognizing his
surroundings and apparently forgetting his
own home and family again. Farmer Mill
ner wrote to William Burns. and he received
the letter week ago. In company with
another son he went to Stony Creek and
found his long and strangely lost boy. Clar-
ence recognized his father and Arthur, but
his mind still remained strangely clouded.
He was brought home, recognized his family,
and seemed glad to get back. He
can give no account of the past two years,
however He is in charge of DIR. Holley, OF
Walton. who IS of the opinion that the young
mans singular condition was brought on by
sunstroke, and that he will entirely recover
under treatment. The two past years though
will forever be blank TO him.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
The Ribbon Gown.

ribbon gown is a very safe one for this
peculiar Go-between season. The raOires ara
still most fashionable, although the satins and
the quaint old-iashioned chimes rival them.
made up with ribbons. Though the combina-
tion is old, the eye never seems to wea-y OF
the combination OF black with those clear,
dainty greens. This dress is a green tafTeta,
shading OF into white and the ribbon is ar
ranged in graceful curves on the skirt. From
beneath small moire choux at the right side
of the skirt, not far below the hips, the three
bands OF ribbon start. crossing the back in q
cline, around to the front, where they end in
three more chOUx. A roll of the black finished
the plain. round yoke, beneath which the silk
bodice is daintily gathered and belted with
MORE. The sleeves are very pretty, with two
loose ruf1es falling over short puff.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

three years ago, and by the legislative COM
mittees of District representative labor or
ganizations, who have for many years, and do
now, undertake this work single-handed.
The establishment Of this headquarters will
mark new era in the history of labor Iegis-
lation. The laboring constituency of each
Congressman will be kept informed OF his
record in relation to bills which aim at
the relief of the American workingman, and
inturn, the Congressman will be kept informed
Of the recommendations of organized labor
in his district or State.
The agitation for this headquarters is sig
nificant in another respect. 1t indicates that
the great body of labor has ceased to look TO
the strikes as a reliable remedy for its ills.
The intelligent labor leadership of the coun-
try has been trying for years to impress the
futility OF the strike method upon the rank and
file. and it now seems that there is a united
acceptance of the idea that in the election of
the right men to political office lies the real
hope Of the workingman.
The proposed headquarters will have
another important function. 1t is well
known that the statute books of the country
contain many laws in the interest Of the
laboring man which fail in effect because
there is a lack of administrative application
and judicial Interpretation. As long as cor
poration attorneys Ill administrative and iu-
dicial offices. Just so long will the very best
labor law be as useless as if it had never been
enacted
Washington is the place where applications
for these positions are placed on file and acted
upon. In this city should be maintained a
close watch over the exercise OF the powers Of
appointment and confirmation.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
WELCOME TO THE KNIGHTS.

The great conclave has at last past the
stage Of preparation and is in actual evidence.
Many OF our citizens do not understand the
peculiar grips and signs and tokens that are
used in the greetings of the knights TO one
another. but the visitors can rest assured that
they will all receive the hearty grip Of over
flowing hospitality. That is the kind Of grip
that every Washingtonian knows how TO ex-
tend.
The conclave about TO assemble is surely
the most notable in the history OF the order.
The Knights come to Washington as to
shrine, for this city saw the birth Of the Py-
THAN organization. 1t was here, in Temper
Rnce Hail. on an evening in February twenty
years ago that a noble little band Of men gave
TO the world the system by which the great
principles OF friendship, beneyolence. and
charity were to be conserved. Since that
time the brotherhood TO which they swore al
Iegiance has embraced this and many other
countries and is one of the great pillars OF
safety TO the institutions Of the world.
Washington offers to the knights a weeks
inspired lesson in Americanism. It is a
truism that wherever you see a Knight in
this country, there you see an American
patriot, so that in this city the knights have
the birthplace of their fraternal order and
the seat OF their national government
But the advantages Of this great gathering
are not all TO the Knights. The citizens Of
this city will reap a grand benefit in their
coming. The first consideration is the life
which the conclave has put into the business
institutions Of the city, but the second and
greater advantage is in the moral influence
that emanates from the aggregate presence
Of the great fraternity.
1t has been said that the age Of chiyalry
died with Cervantes satirical creation Of
Don Quixote. and it has been claimed that the
utilitarian spirit has supplanted the noble
sentiments for which the knights Of old laid
down their lives. Washington to-day has
living, walking, uniformed proof OF the fact
that chivalry is not dead; that men are still
willing TO deny themselves for their brother
man; that the high ideals OF womanhood are
still preserved by secular bodies, as well as by
the Christian church; that, in short. men
have not entirely dwarfed into mere machines
for the getting Of gain.
So the advantages OF the conclave are re-
ciprocaL All prospects point to one Of the
greatest weeks Washington has ever expert
enced. Then let the parades, receptions,
speeches. drills, and sightseeing so merrily
on. Every one is ready for them, and every
one in splendid spirit TO enjoy and be prof
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
Mrs, BiIltons, Little Ioke.

ezra" said Mrs. Billtops to her husband
across the breakfast table, what is it that is
always abed but never sleeps?"
"Why, don't know, Elizabeth" ," said Mr..
Bilitops "What is it?''
The river" said Mrs. Billtops.
That's 50, said Mr.. Billtops, "and Just
think of it; it never gets tired, either, does
it?'
And Mrs. Billtops answered dutifully: NO,
Ezra, though really she would have been
better pleased il he had made no addition to
her little joke. She didn't make Jokes very
often, and when she did make one she liked
TO have it left to shine without being befogged
by comment or extinguished by superir bril-
lancY.-NeY York Sun.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
Rosa Bonheurs Vitality.

One of Rosa Bonheur's cousins is a resident
of New York city, and justified in thinking
her 1.-The greatest woman living" She is
now seventy-two years Of age, in perfect
health and intellectually as strong as ever
She attributes her green youth to freedom
from the needless cares of modern life and
rational system of living" She entertains
when she feels so inclined; when she is
not in the mood for company the company
must 60 Nobody can make a convenience
of her; life is too exacting and vitality too
precious for that The society of marrying
mon and fashionable women never had any
interest for her. When she talks about .'the
quietness, sweetness. and economy OF eoun-
try life and the comfort and freedom of mans
ATTIRE" the artist exhibits the gifts of elo-
quence,
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
OUR PRIZE CONTEST.

Judging from numerous letters received by
The TINES there appears to be some confu-
sion among our readers regarding the prizes
offered for the two persons who made the
closest guess as to the time when the House
would adjourn. As the two houses formally
adopted resolution on Friday agreeing to
adjourn next Tuesday at o'clock. in fairness
TO all concerned, il was decided to close the
contest at y O'Clock on Friday, and all
guesses received after that time have not
been considered. The several thousand
coupons are now being examined, and the
names Of the two persons who, prior to last
Friday, came nearest to predicting the time
OF adjournment, will be announced in
Wednesdays issue OF The TIMES.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
FACTS ABOUT cHAMPAGNE.
Americans said TO Be indifferent 10
Brands ami Distinctions in Quality.

Americans said to Be Indifferent TO
Brands ami Distinctions in Quality.
An English wine dealer on visit TO the
United States called attention the other day
TO the fact that. though Americans, and par
ticularly New Workers. are liberal consumers
of champagne. they exercise very little dis
elimination in the brands they use, and seem
almost Indifferent 70 the distinctions Of quail
ity In any well-knOwn New York restaurant
the odd fact Is to be observed that the prices
are almost identical, whereas in Europe they
vary considerably, in accordance with the
popularity or excellence of the wine. Among
New Workers a bottle of wine Is a bottle OF
wine. and the brand does not make any par
ticular difference so long as it is one which
has a familiar sound.
The importation of champagne into United
States amounts to about 1900. 900 quart bottles
a year. The tariff upon champagneis IS q dozen
or at the rate of 60 cents bottle and the difer-
ence between the selling price in France and
the selling price here with 66 cents deducted
(this is for quart bottles). represents the prof.
its OF the various persons through whose
hands the wine passes-the importer, retailer,
and agent-wlth express and freight charges
added. The peculiar effervescence Of cham
pagne makes IL g perilOus article OF COM
merce- the breakage of bottles, causing an a.
most total loss The impractcabilIty OF sell
ing champagne in small measures, as whisky,
beer brandy. and still wines are sold. de-
prives the retailer OF his chief item Of profit,
ana makes. indeed. the selling Of champagne
at retail a source Of very little gain.
The champagne district in France has
| peculiar conformation of sOil-lOam and
stones mixed There is no similar soil suita-
bic for vine culture in any other country or N
any other part OF that country and. as a con-
sequence. tnis small area in the northeast OF
the French republic has retained for more
than 800 years its celebrity. There is no
diminution OF production In France, at tins
point of producticn, champagne sells for
from 80 cents to % a bottle, according 70
quality,
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
When You Clean Your Teeth.

makes the gums sore and cause them to re-
cede. Don't buy big brush. The smallest
with smooth back, slightly concaved han
die and medium bristles of uneven lengths
are the best for cleaning purposes. AS a
matter of fact, too much Importance is at
tached to the value of the tooth brush. The
main thing is to dislodge the small particles
OF food from the teeth. For this purpose two
things are indispensible-a thread and tooth
pick. That done, rinsing the mouth is all
that is needed. Dental floss is a fiat thread
easier to pass between the teeth than twist
and less liable to cut the gums. Wood or
straw toothpicks only are used.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
August CoIors,
quence.

Scarlet fronts, worn with either all white
or all black costumes, are striking August
feature. These fronts are OF mousseline de
sole, in the bright red, made very full, and
over them, to confine the fullness to some ex-
tent, fall three straps of open-work silk braid,
black or white, whichever the costume may
be. a black or white boa is worn over.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
A Summer IdyI.

He's got him hat of vintage new;
It's straw is snowy white;
And of that hat you get a view
A block away at night.
But wait till the sun gets In Its work
On that hat of vintage new;
And wait till the dust begins to lurk,
AS e'er tits sure to do.
Oh then the vintage OF that hat
No man but he shall know,
And the hat that was light and snowy white
Will be "holy show"
-St Louis Post Dispatch
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
VERY usEFuI MIcRnRE.

The case Of the young lady somnambulist
in Indiana is so remarkable as to be worthy
OF more than passing mention. Miss Susie
Sterling. young and beautiful, Of course, il
the dead Of night-also of course. as such
things always happen in the dead of night
left her room and wrote a letter to a music
teacher, saying that her parents approved Of
her taking music lessons. Miss Sterling was
in a sound sleep when discovered in the act
of her midnight correspondence.
This suggests an idea that will doubtless be
promptly availed Of the next time an in
geniouE attorney finds his client in a tight
box. when Jim the Penman" has an un-
fortunate lapse Of memory and writes the
name Of his friend at the bottom Of check
he can claim that be did IT while asleep. and.
therefore, is not responsible for his actions.
Az a defense it beats all hollow Ravvy's
hslibi, and has the further merit Of being
newer and moro picturesque.
To certain United States Senators the case
is also respectfully referred as being worthy
of their consideration. A statesman afflicted
with the somnambulistic microbe is better
fortified against inconyenient criticisms than
one whose sole reliance is an officiOus cook
with penchant for flyers on the stock ex-
change. A Senator, after having listened to
several hours talk about the tariff on sugar
or whisky or any other trifle OF thesame kind.
falls asleep only to spend restless hours see
ing visions Of sugar barrels and other barrels
in front Of him. What more natural than his
microbe getting in its work about that time
and compelling the Senator to get up and
write a dispatch to his broker TO buy sugar,
especially if he happens to be a member Of
the Finance Committee and knows that the
stock will advance thirty points or so.
The country owes Indiana a debt Of graft
tude, and the bacillus Of fsomnambulism ought
to be cultivated for the use Of statesmen.
Give it an appropriation.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
WASHINGTON, D. C., AUGUST 26, 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
an complaints will receive prompt attention.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
A PROPOSED LABOR HEADQUARTERS.

A movement is on foot to establish in Wash
ington a labor headquarters where viii be sta
toned representatives Of the various labor or
Ssnizations Of the country. to the end that
legislation may be looked after, and accurate
information concerning legislation be dissem-
mated TO the National, State, and local labor
bodies. II is also expected that the headquar-
ters viii keep on hand the voting record of
each Congressman on labor legislation.
The work that this new bureau is to under
take has heretofore been in part accomplished
by the Knights Of Labor general legislative
committee. which ceased its efforts about
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
Excursion to Lurar Cayerns

Wednesday, August 90, Special Limited Express
Train, with experienced tourist agent in charge,
will leave B. & o. Station $50 a. m, arriving
home p. m. Tickets, including admission to
the Caverns, $3.50.
Insecure seats in advance at of1ce, 1851 Penns.
ava
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

TIE American Gag lie has been omitted from
the design of the new s5 silver certificates.
This will not, however, interfere with the
bills well-known faculty of flying away from
the man who thinks he has got a sure hold.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
Different Then.

Beneath the blazing sun he toiled
All day upon yacht;
But after hours he couldn't work
He said: "'Twas too blamed hot"
New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
One Thing Lacking

From the ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.l
Saratoga will not be complete Monte
Carlo until it starts q suicide cemetery.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

WHILE individual members of both parties
seem disposed TO guy the Populists, the two
campaign committees regard the third party
somewhat more seriously.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

Mr.. BREcKINRIDaE can evidently assist his
campaign very materially by leaving Ken
lucky.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

If Frank Lawler is elected to Congress he
can facilitate matters by Immediately fling
that whole petition with the appointing
power.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

A TERRIFIED GIANT was recently dug up in
Indiana. That grand old State also continues
TO turn out big living men at the same old
stand.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

JUDGE HoLMAN's Democratic constituency
renominated him to the tune of $50 to so. 1t
is understood that the veteran statesman OBJ
jects to the go
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

CHICAGO is pleased to learn that the Ant
Werp fair is a fiat failure.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

MADELINE PoLLARD's new play is to be
called Moths" The management should
take pains to distribute camphor balls among
the spectators.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

The country insists that Congress will pass
its most satisfactory legislation next Tuesday
when it passes out.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

We are in favor OF Senator Hills anarchist
exclusion bill if it can be amended to apply
10 Mr. Stead.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
It's Frequently Necessary.

1t is sometimes ones sacred duty to jump
on somebody else's toes with both feet.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

CHINA and Japan seemto have passed by
the Corbett-Jackson preliminaries.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26
The Woman Question

From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telagraphl
The woman question at present is How
did your jelly turn out!"
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

HoN. WILLIAM MCKINLEY wishes it under
stood that the shelving Of his bill does not
necessarily erect q precedent for the like
treatment OF his boom.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

TIE average candidate should take Del
saHean lessons to the end that he may give
expression to that benevolent feeling when
adjacent TO his constituents children.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

II President Cleveland fails, it is believed
that the Washington Baseball Club could get
TO the bottom Of the tariff situation.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

Il connection with these errors of punctu-
alton in the tariff bill it may be suggested
that the sugar schedule should end up with
an interrogation point.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

IT seems to be a condition OF faulty punctu.
alton marks that confronts Mr.. Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

IN doing nothing important the committee
on prevailing distress vindicated its connection
with the present Senate.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

TEE rebellious subjects Of the Sultan of
Morocco have temporarily interfered with
their monarch's exercise of the marrying
hahit
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

THIS peace between the Governor of South
Carolina and Gen. Butler is explained by the
coincidence Of the watermelon season.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

Mr.. PULLMAN seems to have failed in his
efforts TO quiet the title.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

THAT extra $4,000 seems to be necessary to
make the income tax come in.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

II is to be hoped that South America can
match our fall political campaign with a few
revolutions.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

Something new in male quartettes will be
the cotton-feld quartette in Down in Dixie"
1t is composed of four Southern darkies,
whose singing has helped to make many
Southern country camp-meeting a glowing
success
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

Fadden's Elopement." the new farce comedy
in which John Kernell is to appear Davis
d Keogh have engaged a strong company of
farcial and vaudeville people for the piece.
1t includes Dan Waldron. Chas B. Ward.
Sherman Wade, Emmonds, Emmerson and
Emmonds and Nellie Thompson.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

"On the Bowery'' made great popular
success on its recent first production in Phil
adelphia. The scenery and the company
provided by Davis & Keogh are highly
praised. Steve Brodie made his debut and
his naturalness and self-possession surprised
the audience. The Brooklyn bridge scene is
said to be wonderfully picturesque and
massive.
The Washington times., 1894-08-26

In "The New Paul Kauvar," which comes to
Buffers Bijou Theatre Monday afternoon
Sept. 8, Labor Day, there will be a number of
novelties that are sure to intensity the inter-
est that this great play has always held
among lovers of spectacular drama. Aside
from the many changes in scenic and me-
chanical effects, there will be introduced
distinct novelty in the French Grenadier
Quartet who, during the action of the play
will chant all the popular French war songs,
and in the last act will sing in English the
celebrated French national air "Ihe Mar
sellaise."