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The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Matthew A,nold's Democracy.

During Matthew Arnold's visits to
this country, there were few things
in which he manifested so eager an
interest as in the conversation Of our
laboring men as overheard by him
from time to time. Frequently he re-
peated to me sentences which had
reached him in the street, upon the
trains, or at railway stations, asking.
rs not such intelligence uncommon
amongst your working people" Upon
my reply in the negative, he would
say, ''It is surprising; you would not
meet with it in England" A demo-
crat by conviction rather than by tenn
permanent, urging democracy as "the
only method consistent with the hu-
man instinct toward expansion, she
was yet an educator, and believed in
equality upon a high, not upon a low,
plane. Like Ruskin, he demanded of
men their best, and with less than
their best refused to be satisfied"-
Florence Earle Coates in the Century.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
How to Preserve Feathers

The disposal and management of the
feathers is thing that calls for at.
tention. AS soon as fowl is killed.
and while yet warm, let it be careful.
ly plucked. Separate the large wing
feathers; put the others into small
paper bags previously prepared Put
these bags into an oven and let them
remain about half an hour; take them
times, then keep the fea Tiers in a
dry place till required. The oven must
not be too hot. Care must be taken to
free the feathers of any skin or flesh
that may adhere to them while being
plucked, or they will be tainted. The
hard quilly portion of the larger fea-
theirs must be cut off with pair of
scissors. The wing and tail feathers
may be stripped and added to the
others. Previous to putting them in
the oven, some recommend that the
feathers should be put loosely into a
dry tub or basket and shaken up daily,
so that all may in turn be exposed to
the air. Others recommend. as an
easier plan merely to suspend the bag
from the ceiling of a warm kitchen,
ar on the wall behind a place,
where it is practicable in this case
they will take longer to dry. Fea-
Tiers can be quickly and effectually
dried and cleaned by the agency OF
steam; but it is rather an expensive
method, and the thrifty henwife will
doubtless prefer having the produce
of her own yard prepared under her
own eye and by her own direction.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Irving Likes America.

4 gentleman who is an intimate
friend of Henry Irving, says that the
English actor has seriously consider
ed making New York his permanent
home. and that when he sailed for
England it was with the half-eXpress-
ed intention of returning in the spring
of 1898 and remaining here.
Mr. Irving had strong prejudice
against America ten years ago" said
his friend, but his feelings changed
and he became great admirer of
American methods and institutions.
His western trip amazed him. He
had no idea of the immensty of the
country or of its varied features.
He was especially pleased With
Colorado and bought some land there.
MI Irving likes New York better than
any other American city he has visit
ed. SO strong was his desire to stay
here he inspected dwelling on Fifty
eighth street with a view to buying it..
He might have remained if his pro-
feSSiOnal engagements as we'll as some
private business did not demand his
presence in London. l think | am safe
in predicting that Henry Irving will
sign himself a New Yorker before the
beginning Of the year 1885," New
York Mail and Express.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
The GRAY Wolf of America.

OF the very few instances of the
Gray Wolf alta acking man, one is re
lated by John Fannin in the e:-er in
tereSting columns of Forest and
Stream. Of Il Mr.. King. who was a
timber-hunter in British Columbia.
Once, when travelling quite alone
through an immense forest, searching
for the best timber, and camping
wherever night overlook him, Mr.. King
suddenly found himself surrounded by
a pack OF between forty and fifty Gray
Wolves. They thought they had him
foul" and would lunch at his expense;
but they made one slight mistake. In
stead Of being armed only with an axe,
as they supposed. he had a good re-
peating rifle. and plenty of cartridges.
Well said Mr.. King, ''the fight, if
it could be called one, lasted about
half an hour. Then a few Of them
broke away into the timber and com
menced bowling, which had the effect
of drawing the rest after them, when
the whole band started away on the
full jump. bowling as they went. l
found sixteen of their number dead,
and probably not few were wound
ed"
appears from settled regions. In the
United States there is probably not
one wolf to-day, where twenty years
ago there were fifty. The killing of
the ranchmen'S cattle, colts, and sheep
was not to be tolerated, and bounty
was put Oh the Gray Wolf'S head.
with fatal effect More deadly than
the steel trap or the Winchester. the
St1ychnine bottle was universally
brought to bear upon his most yuln.r-
able point-hiS rayenous appetite. Even
during the last days of the buffalo in
Montana, the hunters poisoned wolves
by hundreds for their pelts, which
were worth from three to five dollars
each. Now it is a cry difficult mat
ter to find a Gray Wolf. even in the
wild West, and in Montana lEd Wy
oming they are almost as scarce as
bears-St Nicholas.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Solomon and His Family.

Solomon was a large white rat. who
lived in an artists studio in New York.
He received his name because of his
wisdom and his solemn face.
Solomon was as trustworthy as a
dog. He refrained from nibbiing the
curtains and rich stuffs that We're
scattered about the studio, and was
most particular not to take cheese or
rich cake up on the sofa, where he
was allowed to play and sleep when
his paws were clean.
Now it so happened that a friend of
SOlOmons mistress had some rats, a
father and mother and seven children.
One night a stray cat found her way
to their cage and ate up the old rats.
SolOmon's mistress agreed to adopt
them, and the cage was taken into
her rooms.
Solomon stared and then went eau
tiously up to the newcomers. He soon
showed signs of joy at their arrival,
and Immediately took the little rats
under his protection. He called them
to him and coaXed them to snuggle
down by his side, as their mother
would have done.
When they were allowed to run
about he watched them and taught
them where they might go and where
they were not to go. running after any
wild youngster who strayed behind
screens or meddled with what he
ought not to touch.
Only one of the seven orphans turn
ed out genius. but all of them be-
came respectable rats, and great
credit to Solomon.
The genius of the family one day
came upon a guitar lying on the sofa,
and. running up to it, made the strings
sound. The music pleased him so
much that after his discovery he fire.
quently went in search Of the ;nstru-
ment and scampercd back and forth
over the strings to his own great de-
light and to the amusement of all who
saw him.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Even With the Conductor.

A young man wearing a red necktie
and a new spring suit boarded a yell
low car at the post office last evening.
He slid gracefully into a seat and had
lust buried his face in Il paper when
the conductor touched him on the
shoulder and held out his hand for the
fare.
The young man fumbled through his
pockets while the conductor still held
out his hand eXpectantly. AS he turn
ed his last pocket inside out he turned
red as he remarked:
Il will have to walk, l guess; |
can't find any money"
Never mind" said small man
with ragged beard and rusty hat,
heres Il nickel"
The conductor took the money. rang
his bell and went out on the platform.
"It was very kind Of YOU, am
sure" said the young man. where
can / find you tomorrow to repay
your kindness"
You needn't mind bothering about
that" said the little man. Il was ac-
tuated by a selfish motive"
"A selfish motive? What was it
pray"
Il wanted revenge upon the conduc-
tor That nickel was a lead nickel.
When he turns III his cash at the end
of the I'm it Will 10 detected an7 he
will have to make it good. He lives
next door to me and kicked my dog
hast week"-KanSas City Times
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Mixed Tn the Two Nebstprs.

During Daniel WebSterS visit to
England he was taken one day to see
Lord Brougham. That eminent jurist,
however, received him with such cool
ness that Mr.. Webster was glad to
get away, and took his leave at the
first opportunity. The friend saw him
to his rooms and then returned to
Lord Brougham, and in some anger
said:
MY lord, how could you behave
with such unseemly rudeness and dis
courtesy to so great a lawyer and
statesman? 1t was insulting to him,
and has filled me with modification. y
why, what on earth have | done,
and whom have / been rude to-? ask
ed his lordship.
''To Daniel Webster, of the Senate of
the United States"
Great Jupiter, what a blunderr' ex-
| claimed Lord Br0ugham, realizing the
mistake he had made. 81 thought it
was that fellow Webster who made q
| distionary and nearly ruined the Eng
| liSh language"
Then. it is said, the great chancel-
| lor sought out Mr.. Webster, explained
and excused his conduct, which the
latter generously accepted, and, it is
added, having other tastes in common
| besides law and politics, they made a
| royal night OF it. All of which is prob
ably true enough TO found story on.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09

People unaccuStOmed 30 travelling
probably imagine that the yeStibnle
car, which now occupies so prominent
place in railway advertisements, il
a particularly modern invention: as a
matter of fact it is not, and the Won
der is that the railroads were SO hong
in adopting it, The first yCstihule car
was used on the Naugatuck railroad
in 1853, and about ninety patents have
been taken out since that time in this
country and twenty in foreign coun-
tries. 1t was formerly attached only
to parlor and sleeping cars, but the
service is now common on ordinary
trains, and it is the most complete
appliance Of modern times for protec-
ton and comfort. 1t is q preventive
against telescoping; it assists in ventil-
alton; il Is means Of Steadying the
vibratory motion of trains; it is a pro
lection in passing to and fro between
cars. 1t is missing link supplied: it
minimiZes the atmospheric resistance
to the running of the trains. and in the
provision of increased buffer resist
ance gives protection to the engine
men against cars piling up over the
tender and engine in collision, as some
roads are placing yestibule attach
ments to the tenders. All signs point
to univel sal use in the near future.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
THE RECORDERS OFFICE.
THE COMING CHANGES.

What Recorder Taylor will do whel
he returns from his ten days trip L,
Kansas City, Kan. Is question OF con
lecture among the office holders anu
politicians.
Some of laylor's supporters are in ia
vOr Of hIm appointing competent he
gro deputy 10 succeed Col. Schyer-
Whether Mr.. Taylor intends 10 make
a change i'll this officer is not def llJe-
ly known.
A prominent negro democratic polil'-
clan of Pennsylvania, is reported
booSed for Henry JonnSonS place, tn,
comparer of deeds. This is deSlrabl,
place and no doubt some unWaShe,
negro democrat Will be appointed.
The outlook is that Prof. w. l.
Brown, son of the late Bishop j. NJ
Brown, VIII succeed Geo. W. smith o
Mo.
Recorder Taylor is anxious TO rec
ognlZe the services of Bishop Brow
10y appointing hlS son.
1t Is believed that Browns, appoint
ment TO succeed Smith is virtually set
tied.
Mrs. Walter S. Thomas now Miss
Annie Brooks, has already been desIg
mated as Mr.. 1aylor's private secretary
There viii be IA large discharge amon:
the copistS, male and .fema.e. Ties
changes however VIII not be made III
til Mr. Taylor returns.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
A NEGRO FOREMAN.

Hon. Thomas h. Benedict is the
kind of democrat the negro demo
Gratis want.
When Mr.. Benedict first took charge
of the Government Printing office Ii,
found a colored republican there IN the
person of Mr. Clark.
This man was IN the map room a Il
a few white republicans wele ais,
there and they attempted TO embarrdsa
the Public Printer.
Mr.. clark in the meantime knew as
much about the map room aS thoSt
white republicans who made an efforl
to embarrasS Mir. Benedict, and ht
was made foreman of the room.
This created rifle, the idea
sand some of the white republicans OF
a democrat appointing a negro over
white people. This OF course did not
disturb Mr.. Benedict, but he politely III.
formed all that it would be a wise
thing for them all to attend TO their
business.
When the republicans Won, the sub
boss recommended ClaTkS removal which
WAS done and every plac Clark WOULD
secure some enyiouS people would Say
he was a negro democrat aud have
him discharged.
When Mr. Benedict returned to pow
er he promptly re-enSta ted Clark who
is one of the most faithful c0lored men
i'll the Government Printing office.
He is foreman Of the map room,
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Willing to Fight For 1t.

An English journal tells a good story
at the expense of the Earl of Derby.
While walking on land belonging to
the earl Il collier CHANGED to meet the
owner. His lordship inquired if the
collier knew he was walking on his
land. Thy land: Well, l got no
land mysel'," was the reply, land I'm
like to wake on somebody's. Where
did tha' get it fro!" oh" explained
his hardship, Il got it from my an
cestor.' An wheer did they get it
fro':'' inquired the collier. They got
it from their ancestors" was the re-
ply. And wheer did their ancestors
get it fro'?" ''They fought for it."
We'll, bedad," said the collier, squar-
ing up to the noble earl, I'll feight
thee for it,
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Interstate Commerce.

The traffic on the waterways Of the
United States is enormous. On the
Great Lakes there is a fleet of 3,7G0
steam and sailing vessels, with a net
registered tonnage of 1,250,000 tons
On the 10000 miles of the navigabIe
waters Of the Mississippi and it's
tributaries, there were afoat in 1890,
I,445 crafts Of all kinds, with a re-
gistered tonnage of 100000 tons.
During the year this fleet carried go
000,0O0 tons of freight and 100000
passengers. The Hudson river had in
the same year 100000 passengers
and 15,000,000 tons of freight.
exclusive Of 100000 tons that passed
from the State canals of New York
by way Of the Hudson river to tide
water.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09

Going back to Washington from wit
Messing the test of the thirteen-inch
gun, Jerry Simpson was asked what
he thought Of the days proceedings
After denouncing war as unnecessary
and q navy as useless, Mr.. Simpson
said that his opinion of the thirteen
inch gun could best be illustrated by q
little story. "A staid New England
Quaker" he said, WHO was strenuous
Iy opposed to the use Of an organ in
church, at last found that he could
not prevent his people from getting
one, and go was induced to go and hear
one played. He finally asquiesced
about as follows: We'll, If thee insists
on praising God by machine, / sup
pose it's best to have good one And
that" added Mr.. Simpson, SIS about
my idea concerning the thirteen-inch
gun"
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
ONE EGG FOR TEN.
The Allowance at California Oystric
Farm.

The Allowance at California Oystrich
Farm.
One egg for ten guests is the allow
ance 1T Il California ostrich farm, as
found when | visited one.
''One, two, three, four, five. six,
seven, eight, nine, ten," said our host,
counting the guest he had invited to
spend the day at the ostrich farm ~ith
him. Il guess that one egg will be
enough
Having given utterance to this ex-
preston, he wended his way to the
paddock, and soon brought to the
house an ostrich egg. Ror a
whole hour it was boiled, and though
there was then some misgiyi1gs as to
it's being cooked. the shell was broken.
for curiosity could be no longer res
trained. and a three-pound hard boiled
egg laid upon the table.
But apart from its size there was
nothing peculiar about it. The white
had the blush tinge seen in the duck s
egg, the yOlk was of the usual color.
II tasted as it looked, like a duck S
egg, and had no flavor peculiar to it
self. But it was immense. And it
takes twenty-eight hens eggs to equal
in weight the ostrich egg which was
cooked.
1t was evident that the host knew
what he was about in cooking only
one. There was enough aad to spare,
and before leaving the table the party
unanimously agreed that ostrich egg
was good.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
RAILROAD.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. P
Schedule in effect Nav 2Otb. 1904

Schedule in effect May 10Th, 1894.
Leave Washington frcm station corner of
New Jersey Avenue and street.
For Chicago and North west. Yestibuled
Limited express trains lI:l5 a. M. $40, D. no.
For Cincinnati, st, Louis, and IndianapOls
Festibuled Limited $50. p. m. express 1910
night.
For Pittsburg and Cleveland express
daily li:l5 a. N. and S:35 p. IN.
For Lexington and Staunton. Ills a. N.
For Wint h ster and way Stations 1880 p. no,
For Luray. Natural Bridge. Roanoke, Knox
vile, Chattanooga, and Memphis and New
Orleans 12:t5 night. daily; Seering Cars
throUsn,
For L,ray. $50 p. m. daily
For Baltimore weeks Gavs x4:20, SEQ. $50
x1.lU. x9-3O, tS.c0. 45-minutes), $50. x9,3 30,
1920, Is 90 45-minutesl. 8 25. xl.2S, 4.3I. xa05
x5.I0. 1850, 5,35, x6.2O $50 xS,OO. 8 10, 1900
XII 80. and ll.35 p. 10. sundays, XII 20. x7.5O,
800 10 mInu esl. $50. x9 30. a. n., xI20C
x5.N5. 1910, $50, xS.OO, x9.0B, 1000, XII 30
IL 30. p. IN.
For Annapolis. 10 and $50 a. m, I2 Is and
rs p. IN. Sundays. $50 a. M, 4.3l p. In.
For Frederick, f11.l5, a. M, z1.5 ia 80 1880
p. IN.
For Hagerstown. I'll. .l5 a. m. and t5.sU p. m.
For Eoyd and way points, $40 p. m.
FOR O&lJDefSDuf9 ana way points, TO 90
500. a. H., 1880, 1900 t4.33 1915, i7.O5, III 30
p, m,
For Washington Junction and way points
%.'O ~ 81 a. m z1:l6 y. IN. Express trains stop
pIn at principal stations only. t4.3O 1880 D. IN
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA.
For Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and
the East, daily 20, S O0 1000, a. IN. ex sun
Dining Carr Q2.O0 Dining Carr. 800, (5,05
Dining Carr, 500 Q1, sop. m.; Sleeping Car,
open at lU.G0 OclOck.)
Buffet Parlor Cars on ali day trains.
For Atlantic City. 40 a. m. and 200 noon.
sundays, 20 a.. m. l2.JO noon.
+ Except Sunday. Daily. 2Sunday only.
Express trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and IL sldeDceS by Union Transfer Company
on orders left ut ticket offices, 6I9 and 1851
PeHnsy ylvania venue, and al depot.
Il. h. CAMBELL, CHAS. o. SCULL.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent .
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
RAVENS BUT NOT HAWKES..
A Good Story of Noted North Carolins
Divine.


Divine.
North Carolina probably never pro-
duced an ADLER preacher than Dr.
Francis L. Hawkes., who a quarter of
a century ago was pastor of Grace
Episcopal church, New York. Short,
thick set, swarthy, black-eyed, and
black-haired he was a striking per-
sonage. He was not only great pull
pit orator, but considered the best
reader in the New York episcopacy
His rather luxurious family deferred
him from accepting bishopric, which
would have otherwise been rendered.
One day a delegation from a Buffalo
church waited upon him, and invited
him TO accept a paStOrate in that city.
well. gentlemen, other things being
satisfactory. the question of accept
ance narrows down to a business mat
ter said Dr. Hawkes.. "What salary
do you offer?'
CDR. Hawkes." said the spokesman,
eve recognize that you have a high
reputation and are willing to be liber-
al. Our recent pastor has received
$500. but on account of your stand
ing we have decided to offer you
$500"
MY good man." cried the doctor.
''do you know what salary l am re-
ceiving here?"
"No, sir"
81 get $4,000 and this parsonage;
and as [ have an expensive family.
do not see my way clear to accept
your offer"
The spokesman looked rather sheep
ish. but made another essay.
''If we had known that fact, sir, we
would undoubtedly have looked else
where; but you should remember that
the work of the Lord must be done,
and as for providing for your family.
you know the story of Elijah and the
ravens"
''Now, my friends" responded the
clergyman, quizzingly, 81 have made
the Bible my study ever since | was
tWenty-eight. | have read it through
carefully and prayerfully over hun
dred times. | remember the raven in
cidant perfectly. but nowhere can l
find any reference to the Lords pro
vidin@ for young Hawkes.
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
WELL PREPARED.
How Some Marriage Ceremonies Were
Performed. a

HOW some marriage ceremonies NeEo
Performed. q
A minister's wife, who is not so
seriously minded at all times as her
husband is, tells some laughable
stories relating to marriage cere-
monies which he performed while they
were living in newly settled district
in the backwoods Of Canada.
The minister always felt it to be his
duty to give each young couple a little
serious advice before he performed
the marriage ceremony, and for this
purpose he usually took them aside,
one at a time, and talked very soberly
to each of them regarding the great
importance of the step they We're to
take. and the new responsibilities they
Were to assume.
One day he talked in his most ear
nest manner for several minutes to q
young woman who had come to be
married.
"And now" he said. in closing. II
hope you fully realize the extreme i'm
portance Of the step You are taking,
and that You are prepared for it"
prepared" she said, inn0centy
"well. if | amt prepared, don't know
who is. I've got four common quilts
and two nice ones, and four brand-neW
feather beds. ten sheets and twelve
pairs Of pillow slips, four linen table
cloths, dozen spoons, and good six
quart kettle. II / amt prepared, no
girl in this county ever was.'
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
Fifty Dollar Coins.

Fffty-dolEar gold pieces were never
coined by the United States govern
ment; there were, however, private is
sues OF octagonal gold coins of this
value in California in 1851, 1852, 1853
and 1850 In 1So1-55, also, round fifty
dollar pieces We're issued in California.
They received their full value when
deposited at the United States assay
offices. By the now existing laws of
this country there can be no revival
Of private cOinages bearing such close
resemblance to authorized mint issues,
The Washington bee., 1894-06-09
HOUSE MOVING.
Some Of Ihe Curiosities Connected
With 1t.

| With 1t.
'aTIhe moving of houses, either of
brick. stone or wood, for long dis
tances is a very simple matter nowa-
days." said Judge Robert CampOell,
Of st. Louis. ''While at Wichita, re
Gently. one Of the citizens told me,
We are improving very fast; houses
are being moved into the city every
; day He referred to the fact thas
during the mad and frenzied days OF
the Wichita boom streets with grant
old walks were run away out into the
cornfelds of the prairie, and hand-
some villas were built several miles
from town by the suddenly enrpched
populace, who imagined that their
suburban sites would in q few years
be centrally located. The boom col
lapsed, Wichita lots again became
farms, and these suburban Villas
bought for song are now being haul
ed into town, to its vast Improvement.
'The most remarkable case OF house
moving l ever heard of was at Maui
VOC. ILL., When the MOrmOns were
driven out of Missouri by an armed
force they built the town of Nauvoo
ON the banks of the Mississippi. Here
they erected their temple and con-
structed a thriving town. Then the
Illinois people arose, burned the tenn
pie, murdered the prophet, Joseph
Smith. and the entire community fled
to Utah Mennonites from Russia
came along and bought the land. They
had no use for the $50 buildings in the
town. They wanted the land to plant
vineyards upon. They sold the houses
to Il Missourian by the name of Boyd
for trihe. The next winter he began
to put rollers under the houses, slid
them down the banks to the frozen
river, and then slid and rolled and
pushed them six miles up the river,
and founded the town of Fort Madi-
son, To-; all except about forty of the
houses which are to-day on the left
bank of the river, opposite the site OF
the extinct town of Nauyoo."