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The Progress., 1894-12-08
A Strange Sentence.

An original sentence was given
lately by a magistrate in Missouri. A
man who did not know how to read
and write, convicted of slight Of
Tense, was sentenced to Imprisonment
until be had learned to read. Another
offender, who had a good education,
was sentenced to keep him company
until he had taught him to read.
After three weeks they were dis
charged, as they had fulfilled their
task to the full satisfaction of the
m aoistrate.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
In session dne-half Hour.

WAsH1SGroS, Dec. 5.--The senate
was in session one-half hour yester-
dav. as the Democrats decided to eau
Gus on the general order OF business.
There was time enough, however, Tor
MIR. Lodge of Massachusetts to have
passed two resolutions for informa-
tion, which promises to bring the
Hawaiian and Bluefields incidents be-
fore congress for comment and crit.
;cism. There was the usual deluge OF
bills and petitions incident to the
opening days of session.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Although we are accustomed here
to regard cricket as rather QuieI
and inotfensive game, it bears an en-
tirely different aspect when played in
the Pacific islands. According to- the
new English bishop Of Melanesia, who
was bowed out by one of the con-
verts to Christianity at the outset OF
his first game in Norfolk island tine
natives don't clap their hands, but
war-whoop in token OF applause.
This whoop is more Ike a shriIl
siren whistle than anything else.
When the batsman misses he leaps
about, whooping to the crowd Of on
lockers and they back to him, while
he swings his bat around his head tC
the peril of the wicket-keeper and. in
fact, of all within range" Imagine
what the antics of the Norfolk Island
ers would be if they were to acquire
any knowledge CT our national game
of baseball.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The demur-
rers to the indictments OF President
H. 0. Havemeyer and Secretary John
+. Searles OF the American sugar re-
fining company and Broker Allen W.
Seymour for refusing to testify before
the senate sugar investigating COM
mi.tee were filed in the district
supreme court Saturday. They are
based mainly on constitutional
grounds, holding that the indictments
do not show that the request for the
information or data sought is within
the jurisdiction or authority OF the
senatt
The Progress., 1894-12-08

So much has been written during
the last summer concerning the bar
barity Of the punishment inflicted b.
the courts martial and criminal courts
upon those who had taken part in the
labor troubles in Sicily and the north
of Italy last winter and and spring,
some OF the ring leaders being con-
demned to twenty years solitary con-
fnement. that it is satisfactory to
learn that by decree promulgated
on the last anniversary of the capture
of Rome, King Humbert has granted
free pardon to all those condemned
for year Or less, while those SEN
fenced TO longer terms OF imprison-
ment have had their penalties reduced
to three years at hard labor At the
same time, all fines have been re-
Knitted.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
Cox and Bland Confer.

WASHINGTON, Dec. mir. Cox Of
Tennessee of the banking and cur
rency committee and MIR. Bland of
the committee of coinage, weights
and measures, held d conference yes
terday and discussed financial meas
ures. Mr.. Cox says his committee
will report some kind OF a measure
during the session. Mr.. Bland main
tains that there is nothing to do but
pass free coinage bill. He voices
the sentiment of the free silver men
in the house, who say they vii! favor
no financial meas q that does not IN
clnde free coinage
The Progress., 1894-12-08
Deafness Can Not be Cured


by local applications, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
bv constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inaamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is infiamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it Is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor.
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred. Dollars for
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
/ F.. CHENEY, Toledo, 0.
ty Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement ana
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live pet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced IN the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
Iispeling colds, headaches and levers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions ana
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because u acts on the I'D
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance. -,
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 5Oc and ST. bottles, but it is man
.factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs
and being well informea, you will mol
accept any substitute if offered
The Progress., 1894-12-08
A New Law.

A low has just gone into force in
Washington prohibiting any building
over 10 feet high on business streets
or over ninety feet high on other
streets. This action was taken when
it was found that the upper stories OF
a new fiat building 100 feet high could
not be reached by any engine or series
of ladders in the city.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

The most honorable death in China
is by strangulation, and high officials
condemned to death receive their sem
fences from the emperor in the shape
of silken cord with which they hang
themselves. As recently as 1861 the
Japanese minister of foreign affairs
solemnly disemboweied himself in the
presence of his retainers because the
government refused to adopt his
policy with regard to foreign resi-,
dents. ~ " az ra
The Progress., 1894-12-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator
Berry of Arkansas arrived yesterday,
and like every otner Democratic
congressman is not prepared to hazard
AN opinion as to what will be done
at the coming session OF congress.
He has some opinions, however, as
to what should be done, and chief
among them is the solution OF the
Indian territory matters. lie
saws that at the coming ses-
sion the five civilized tribes should be
required to take their lands IN sever
alty and the Indian territory placed
on the same footing with other terri
tories.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
Still Preserved,

There is preserved by a private
family in Baltimore Major Robert
Kirkwood's certificate as member OF
the Society OF the Cincinnati. The
certificate bears the signature OF
Washington. The parchment is
framed under glass and is worn
through in places as though it had
long been kept folded. The major
was revolutionary hero of Delaware,
and village of that state bears mis-
name.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
THE OLD FOLKS IN THE SOUTH
EAST.
Low Holiday Excursions to the Souths

Low Holiday Excursions to the Southa
east December go, FL, and 22. 1894
Following time honored custom, and tn
order to reunite the good people Of Texas
with their kinfolks in the Southeast, the
Iron Mountain Route will on the above
dates sell tickets from points in Texas to
points in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Georgia and Florida at one fare
for the round trip. In addition to this low
rate. the Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car and
Reclining Chair Car service will act as an
excellent inducement to travel via "Ploneer
Routen See Ticket Agents for full partlc-
ulars. ). I: LEWIS,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Austin, Te1aS.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
The devil is always polite upon first &C
uuaintance. De
Breakers Aheadl

Prudence, foresight, that might have saved
many good ship that has gone to pieces
among the breakers, is quality conspicuous
by its absence and among none more notably
than persons troubled with inactivity OF the kid
news and bladder. When these organs fall o.
in duty grievous trouble is to be appre'
hended. Bright's disease, diabetes, catarrh'
and stone in the bladder, are among the dis
eases oh a disregard OF early symptoms
confirm and render fatal That slgnally
enectual diuretic, Hostetter's Stomach Blu.
tiers, willard let no one so troubled forget
this-remedy the symptoms OF approaching
renal disease and check its further progress
Equally eflcacious is the itters for constlpa'
ton, liver complaint, malarial and rheumatic
trouble and debility.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
Trades Unions,

Trades unions have existed N
China for over 1000 years. The &C.
lestial workman levies toll on every
transaction according to laws laid
down by his trades union and without
for a moment taking into considera-
ton what his employer may consider
proper.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
Land Cases Decideds

WASHINGTON, Dec. !. -Secretary
Smith yesterday decided g large num-
Der of land cases which have been
held up for several weeks. The cases,
with few exceptions, are;of interest
only to the communities where the
land is located.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness,
Malaria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Bilious
ness, take Browns Iron Bltters-lt gives
strength, making old persons feel youry-
ard young persons strong; pleasantto taxa
The Progress., 1894-12-08

The name Sample Room for a
saloon long agc gave place to Cafe,
but a purveyor of ardent beverages
advertises his establishment as ''Thirst
ParlOrS.n
The Progress., 1894-12-08

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn
out, good for nothing, it is general debility.
Browns Iron Bitters will cure you, make
YOU strong, cleanse your live, and give
GOOD aupetite-tones the nerves.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is the best medi'
cine for that disease | have ever u~ei.-L. y.
Johnston, lola, Texas, June ath, 1e9l.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

The devil has his hands over the eyes or
the man who does not give.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

There is not much Christ in the religion
that does not make its possessor more be-
neyolentt
The Progress., 1894-12-08
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.

The golden calf that men worship never
lecomes a COW that gives milk.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Try not only to be good, but good for
something.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Men care least for honor when most IN
want of bread.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Too much scnsibility creates I'M
happiness; too much insensibility leads
TO crime.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Don't talk about yourself when you want
to be interesting.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
1hful

God never fails to = I'M
worker. ~ >
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Re sure and use that Old and welltrled remedy, MR.
W1SsI owls SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teethin92
The Progress., 1894-12-08

1t is better to fail in trying to do good
than it is not to try.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
''JO-t1E'''

+. magnetic OIL It has no equal for speecy and
permanent cure Of Rheumatism, NeufalGial Fry
sipelas and all infammations Group and bad surnS
Weld to this wonderful oil like magic. over zDWU
Where | have no agent, call on druggist or sen9
direct to the proprietor. t4-psge book free. 81 =:
JONES, z. O. box 222, Dallas, Tex NofE-SluW
orered for aDy case OF letter JOHE will not cure.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

Church members who never smile Will
some day find out that God has somewhat
against them. ~ .E
The Progress., 1894-12-08

If YOU could know all it would not be SO
hard to forgive all.
The Progress., 1894-12-08

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. ASK your
druggist for it, Price 10 cents. .-., rs-.
The Progress., 1894-12-08
ghes OF all in Leavening Powcr-Latest u S. Govt Report
Roe! RR skas&F
~>ABSQLUTEaY PURE
Hghes Of all in Leavenng Power-Lates u s. Govt Report

Only when God honors US are we truly
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1894-01-19
Monte Cristo Castle.

The castle and park of M ,nte Cristo are
advertised for sale at judiciary auction in
the Palais de Justice of Paris. The castle was
built by the elder Alexandra Dumas in the
village Of Port Marty, along the road to ST.
German, and named after his famous novel;
There is in the park miniature Chateau diff
in the middle of little pond, and recalling to
mind the Mediterranean prison in which lived
Edmond DAntes, the hero of the novel, who
became Comte de Monte Cristo. The legal
advertisement states that the whole domain
will be offered at auction upon first bid Of
$50, OOO. Paris Correspondent.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1894-01-19
Bible Explained by Astronomy.

Sawkins by name, is lecturing in New York,
on the mystical and allegorical nature of the
Bible. He holds whatever there is of this
character in the Book is to be explained by
astronomical phenomena. Science and relig-
ion are one he says, and astronomy is the key
note to solve all the mysteries. The idea is
not q new one. 1t was in the church some
four hundred years ago, but the early refotmers
gave it up, as there was noGhing in it.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1894-01-19

because often they do not like to refuse, -ber
cause they want to get rid of the beggar, be-
cause their social standing demands it, because
of their fear of public opinion. Needless to
say these selfish and unworthy motives destroy
the fragrance of the flower of charity. The
thing itself is there, but not its sweetest at
tribute.
fed with the mere giving bat which seeks
to discover the real need, whether it be hunger
of heart or of body, starvation of soul or of
stomach, and to relieve that The true charity
is not that which seeks to get rid Of the appli.
cant in the easiest and most expeditions man.
ner, which DOES not rest content with the mere
giving of the gift, but which seeks to help the
poor to help themselves, to lift them up to
self-dependence, rather than to sink them in
to the depths Of positive and perpetual pauper-
ism. 1t is not always proud thing to say,
" I have never turned a beggar from my door,"
This may mean as much harm done as good,
for the real and worthy poor are not, as rule,
the ones who go from door to door.
The great law giver was wise beyond his
day. Provide for the poor" said he, but
let them gather it themselves, with labor and
effort from the fields and the vineyards" So
let MS also do. 1t is far from my intention to
tell you not to give; l, by no means counsel
you to cease your charitable affairs, for no one
gives too much, but would say, that we must
learn not SO much to give, as hoU tn give.
When we gather the harvest of our efforts on
the fields of life, we must remember to pro-
vide for those who have been unfortunate and
unsuccessful but we must do so in manner
that shall benefit them, and help them in the
best aud moot benefeent way. They too must
learn to CLEAN and gather, to toll and by their
own efforts carry away what is to them as
signed, for this, and this only, is the true
charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
An Arkansas Anarchist.

A letter received by the Commissioners
this morning from Hot Springs, Ark, sign
ed 'R. f. Lovejoy," Kissed out anarchism
of the reddest kind 1t said the Commits
sioners' proclamation would not be needed
and ended by declaring: ITO die in a cause
like this is noble. Let the scoundrels and
thugs OF governmental officials beware. The
day of reckoning is at hand. If the author
tiles want blood they can get it by the
bucketful One thing the military thugs
may remember that Americans prefer to
die as freemen than to live as slaves
BiadensburE Road Sidewalk.
A letter from Mr.. A. Nj. Dewey has been
received by the Commissioners calling their
attention to the condition of the sidewalk
on Biadensburg road from the gates of the
Graceland cemetery to the Mt Hamilton
school building. This sidewalk from which
many planks are missing is used daily by
a great many pedestrians in that vicinity,
and In many places, where the walk tits
the people are compelled to walk in the
street.
Women as school Trustees.
A favorable report has been made upon
House bill 6115, to add three women mem
bers to the board of public school trustees
Like action was also taken upon House bill
6ioo. to regulate Canal street.
building Permits.
The following building permits have
been issued George p. Newton, four brick
dwellings,, Nos. 1910 to 1916 Emerson street
northeast; cost, $1,000. Mrs A. Coats.
one brick dwelling at 1214 I'd street south
east; cost $500 G. A. Jordan, one brick
dwelling at 2446 p street northwest; cost,
$1,000.
Notes.
The Commissioners have received a let
ter from Mrs. ID. b. Street, president of the
board of managers of the Home of the
Aged. asking that fire alarm box be
placed at the home. which is a frame build
ing, or in the immediate vicinity of 18th
and n streets northeast
An application has been made by Mr. F.
b: Hirsh of the Belmont Iron Works of
Philadelphia to the Commissioners for sup
plying the District government with settees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
Selling Impure MIX.

Andrew ]. Riley was charged in the Po-
lice Court this morning with selling. milk
below the standard required by law. Riley
stated that no attempt at adulteration had
been made by him, that he purchased the
milk as a pure article, and sold it just as
he received it.
1t was shown that the sample in question,
purchased by Health Inspector Sheperd.
was below the standard, and Judge Miller.
in taking Mr.. Rileys personal bonds, ex-
plained that the law required sellers Of
milk to know what they We're doing when
disposng of milk. They must see that the
milk is up to the standard. If they do not,
they must be held responsible. The law
regulating the sale of milk was rigid one,
but it was very necessary one, and it
must be observed. If not, the health Of the
community would be endangered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
A WARM HEARING,
me New Gas, Heat and Electric Light
Company Before the Commissioners.

me New Gas, Heat and Electric Lixht
company Before the Commissioners.
Ihere was hearing at the District build
ing last Saturday afternoon which was
not down on the program. The Commits
siohers were giving a hearing to those in
terested in the bill to Incorporate the Ma
tional Gas, Heat and Electric Light Com
pany, and after the projectors of the new
company had explained the bill, Mr. Jas.
+. Brown asked permission to interro-
gate Mr.. w. f. Mason Mccarthy, the pat
entee The questions he asked amounted to
a cross-examination, and when Mr. McCar-
tiny refused to answer. Mr.. Brown init
mated rather strongly that he was a man
or Questionable character He said a num-
Der of hard things, and was getting warmed
up when Representative Tim Campbell, the
father of tie bill. interrupted and said:
Gentlemen, this is all news to me. / in
troduced the bill you have before you in
perfect good faith, and in the interests of
the citizens OF Washington. who demand
a better and cheaper light If this man
Is not acceptable to the Commissioners
as member of the company, strike his
name off, but don't condemn the bill be-
cause perchance one of the company is
not all he should be. This gentleman is
the inventor OF a system for producing
gas, which this company proposes to use.
trust You will make the fullest investi-
CATION Of the merits Of the bill before re-
porting II to Congress"
He Called a Witness.
Mr.. Brown said he did not question for
a moment the object or purpose of the
gentlemen named as incorporators Of the
bill. He believed they were all actuated
by a desire to benefit the District, but as
one of the citizens of the District he had
so much interest in its welfare that he did
not desire to see its people roped into a
scheme that was bad. He had not come to
the Commissioners office unprepared to
substantiate all he had said and with the
approval of the Commissioners called John
w. Davis, who, he said, knew Mccarthy
like an open book. Mr.. Davis as evidently
loaded, for he started off without any invi-
tation' and began to tell of his acduaint-
ance with Mccarthy. The story get
ting interesting when Mr.. G. c. Lancaster,
the attorney for the new company, inter-
posed an objection, and the Commissioners
sustained it. Mr.. Davis was not allowed
to proceed.
During all this Mr.. Mccarthy sat still
and nervously toyed with his glasses. Once
he essayed a remark that the discussion
was not material, and was personal mat
ter. Leaning over the reporter OF The Star
he whispered: This is all Dan Sickles'
work. It's an old grudge. He has had this
man Davis follow me all over the country
and try and break me up. The story?
Never mind, it's a family affair and hap
pened in Paris in connection with his
daughter, but L will reserve the rest for
another time"
The meeting hurriedly adjourned after
the denouement. In the hall, however, the
Carthy's face aud for moment 1t looked
as IL there would be trouble. hut the white
winged goddess of peace interposed and the
incident closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
No Meeting Was Held.

The International Typographical Union
committee on government ownership and
control of the telegraph did not hold q
meeting. as per schedule. yesterday after
noon. But two members of the committee
came to time. Secretary S. II. Bell and
Chairman Randall. The pleasant weather
and the Coxey circus were assigned as the
causes for the slim attendance. 4 report
from the Montana state committee was
read announcing the position Of Represen-
tative Charles s. Hartman on the PROPOSE
ton. He was in favor of the government
ownership of the telegraph, but was OPP
posed to the increase in the appolntive
patronage OF the President which the pros
3ect would seem to indicate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
Christianity the Cause of Unrest.

Our national unrest was one of the topics
upon which the Rev. +. S. Todd, DID,, dis
coursed yesterday morning at Hamline NJ.
E. Church DIR. Todd held that there was
present and pressing necessity for lesisla-
ton more in accord with the conditions Of
today than the statutes by which we are
now governed He claimed that the I'M
easiness which has been so apparent at
MANY points in the country the legit-
innate results of Christianity; the offspring
of that doctrine which is based upon the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of
man; a more general desire to apply uni
the Golden Rule. He prayed that those
who had been elected to transact the ma
tion's business might be moved to lay aside
their personal interests and the interests
of the parties to which they respectively
belong and attend for while to matters
that promise well for the interests of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-30
SICK PEOPLE CURED
Eminent Doctors at Your Service Ere
Not q Penny to Pay for the Fullest
Medical Examination.

Munyon's Homeopathic Remedy Company employ
a number of eminent doctors. who have achieved
distinction In diagnosing and curing diseases. The
marvellous which they have made have
caused physicians Of all schools TO ponder with
Amusement, and have attracted sick people 10
them from nearly every state in the Union.
Thousands praise the day they came for treat
ment. There is no guesswork. experimenting, no
painful operation You can get your remedies here.
ut your drug store not at ALL there is positively
charge for the examination.
Open all day and evening. Sundays, 10 to II
Munyon's II. II. L. Co.. 1874 st. nv.
mill wifi