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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02

WARRINGTON. March 1.-ReisrrinR to the re-
port that he intended shortly to resign his
seat in Congress. Representative James J.
Bslden OF Syracuse said;
Il cannot say when my resignation will be
sent to Gov Flower. do not think that any
Republican can afford to retire from the House
at present in view OF the I'm portanes OF pend
ing measures, unless his place can be immedi-
Atsly filled. As that would be impossible Just
now. ! intend to remain in Washington for
several months. or at least until all the sconO-
mic questions now before Congress are dis
posed Of 1t Is not improbable that ! may re-
tire later in the session. so that my place can
be nlled In November next. But whether
retire in the autumn or serve out my present
term. one thing IL certain. l shall not under
COnRresS"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
CAUGHT THREE BURGLIRS
bridgeport Police shoot One ana, Capture
HI. and Two Confedsr.tes.


HIa and Two Confedsrstes.
BRIDGEPORT. March lat 4 o'clock this
morning Policeman LArkin shot a masked
burglar In the rear Of the residence OF John
N. Wheeler. the coal merchant and. with the
aid oftwo other policemen. captured two other
burglars. The wounded man gives his name
IS Edward J. FitzsimmonA He 10 "a years
old. aud +. J. F." 10 tAttoosd on his arm. The
bullet took effect in his back. and the physi-
clans at the Emergency Hospital say the
wound IL fatal: The other two men give their
names as William Henry and joseph Corbett
and say all three came direct from Chicago
The police believe that they are expert crlmi-
mails. Two Of the men were in the rear hall OF
Mr.. Wheslsr's residence. and Fitzslmmons was
10 the yard with dark lantern when the po-
lice made the discovery
William Henry and Joseph Corbett. the other
men pleaded guilty TO the burglary In the
CITY Court today, and were bound over 70 the
went to Jail. Fitzsimmons. the wounded
lurglar, has been taken to the hospital He
paTalyzed. The bullet entered below the left
shoulder blade. and has not yet been probed
for.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
HANDS AND FEET TIED.
The BODY or . Murdered Ma Founa
weishtea In u Brook.

nooy nuroeroo MAO Found
weishtes IN - Brook.
HAvERHILI. Mass. March This afternoon
the body Of . man was found In brook In
Georgetown. The feet were tied together. the
hands tied behind the back. anda stone weigh
ing several pounds was found secured within
the coat TO aid In sinking the body. On the
head were various marks indicating that death
came from violence. The body has not as
yet been identified. The body was found first
By Harlan Pilsbury. who was at the brook on
first attracted by an elbow which stuck up out
OF the water: He at once returned to tho town
and notified Constable Hardy and James Cor
don. who took tho body from the water, and
removed ii to an undortaker's room. The body
was that OF a man about six feet tall. heshy.
and apparently weighing about IT'S pounds.
The hair was black, but the head was partly
bald. The moustache also was black. The
man was well dressed. aRd In one OF the over
Goat pockets. was found q part Of New York
gether with a pair Of suspenders. The stone
was tied to the breast with large handlsr-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
What R.,,ra~a Wants to Asaasoa a Ro-t.

Wednesday by Senator Parsons permitting
street surface roads to abandon their route. :"
superintendent rseland OF the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company gas asked II this bill
had been introduced in the interests OF his
company lilo said:
Ihavs never heard Of the bill and am quite
sure that IL has not been put forward In our
behalf. We have never had any idea OF AbAn-
In contemp lation,"
Inquiry q other officers OF the company met
with 3 similar response.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
Negroes Ordered 70 Ls.v. IN. Cs.a,y.

Troy. Ala. March l.-Whits Caps posted a
note on . negro church at Brantley. Pike
county. on Saturday night. notifying all the
negroes 10 leave the county By March 10 ami
threatening that those who remained after
that time would be mobbed By the Reg ulatoTs,
Last night crowd. presumably the same
church. and severely whipped an old negro
who had dared TO intimate that he could not
be driven away. The negroes say they will re-
main and will defend themselves II necessary,
The best element OF the white people will
protset them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
IN. En-. I.rana relief sfraaaea.

The steamboat Laura NJ. Starin. which was
put on the ferry between Ellis Island aud the
Barge once yesterday in place of the Shacka-
maxon. withdrawn for repairs, ran on the fats
north OF the island on her clock trip from
the Battery last night. She had aboard the
the day force at 1880 o'clock. 1t Was hat low
water when she grounded, and she had been
unable 10 get of at midnight. She probably
will get loose with the rising tide about
O'clock this morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
RouRg WOAaa KnGsksd srAseIsss sy =
= hlet

NEWCASTLE. Pa. March Miss Mary Kslert
went TO her home last night after some things
10 take TO surprise party. Entering the
house she discovered q lot OF clothing Ablazs.
She eXtinguished the flames with 4 bucket OF
water. but was seized by masked man who
shot her through the arm, knock ed her sense
less. beat her bIutAlly with q poker. aud then
fed. The girl IL In critical condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02

CISoISSATI. March 1.-Two men rang the
door bell At the residence Of Attorney John
Hart In the West End about 10 o'clock last
night MTA Hart who came to the door. was
diamond sarnnga. valued At $500. and = seal
ska sack worth l.5OQ They escaped.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
Pr.s..or =, Harvard Forry.,Lr-. Years.

BosToS March. 1.-Ata meeting OF the Presi-
dent and fellows Of Harvard College in this
city on Monday last the President submitted
a letter from George Martin Lane. resigning
seDt /. 1894. Mr.. Lane has been full pro-
lessor Of Latin for foIty-thTes years. The
elected Pope professor OF Latin emsTitus
from sept L. 1884. At . salary Of $1,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
Gov. ness sLows M. CrsLsr Aso.t.

GALVESTON. Tex. March l.-RiehGrd Croker
and party. under the guidance OF Gov Hogg.
saw the Improvements and sights Of the city
yesterday. The Governor denied that Mr..
Croksr's visit vast o Texas on any political mia
aion-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02
TLI.iy...s rrI.s.srs Ia : Fool kss- R.la

The police Of the Church street station house
raIded last Night the saloon and pool room
kept BY Martin Rsistsr at SO Greenwich street
They arrested RsiSteF. his wife. . young wo-
and his vile gave ball
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02

I'13S' % rss. At low Pris's HAraasS Peck Co.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-02

As~aIsstOH a wSsrI's ~I-BsriaI Bssrs
In v sorAtss lAd noaEishsA-Ads.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

Arc you going to tho Carnival? weII, L
guoss! Masked too!
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
GRAND PARADE cUEsDAY NIGHT
Both Local Compnnio. Will be Out and be
Reviewed.

Both Local Compnnio Will be Out and be
Reviewed.
grand parade of the Roanoke battal
ion composed of the TWO Roanoke com.
panies, and possibly the Salem rifles
under Colonel Pole will be made from
tho Roanoke Machine Works Guards
armory, headed by the Machine Works
Band, and parade the following streets:
Jefferson to Salem avenue, Salem avenue
to Park, Park TO Church, Church to
Com merce, Commerce to Campbell.
Campbell to Armory.
Before starting on the parade about
6:3O p. m. the battalion will form line
on Campbell street in front OF armory
whilo the national colors are being
raised on the new armory. which will
be done with appropriate ceremony.
The com panies will then pass in review
and proceed with the parade.
The armory has been handsomely
decorated and all is now in readiness
for the opening Tuesday night. The
carnival will open with the grand pro
cession at $50 sharp.
The admission fee will entitle the
holder to refreshments or mask, which
can be procured at the door.
The committee on arrangements has
taken especial care that the ladies will
be we'll provided for.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
"a Breezy Time.n

IA Breezy Time" was presen ted to a
fair sized audience at the Academy Of
Music last night, and served to Reop
those there in round of merriment ali
the evening The company introduced
many musical specialties, Miss Kath
ryn Webster, the leading soubrotte.
showing herself very proficient on sew.
erai instruments. The singing last
night would have been worry acceptable
were 1t not for the fact that many OF the
members OF the company were suffering
from colds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
Worth knowing

MANY thousand people found friend
In Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer.
II you have never used this great spe-
cific for the prevailing malady Of the
age, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheu-
matism, Costiveness, Nervous Exhaus-
tion. Nervous Prostitution, Sleeplessness
and all diseases arising from derange-
ment of tho stomach, livcr and kidneys,
we would be pleased 20 give you pack
age of this great nerve tonic free OF
"harge Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

Tho grand procession will move at $3.50
o,clock at the Guards Carnival.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
Be on the inside at tho Masked Carnival.
Honors Even,

The Bowdre Shoe Company evidently
appreciate the trade OF their custom erss
from the young ladies colleges. Their
handsome windows are decorated in
streames of ribbon, one the colors of
Virginia College for Young Ladies, the
other the Rollins Institute colors. The
combinations make a beautiful display,
and with the handsome shoes and
pretty trimmings form q com bination
effective enough to catch the eye Of
any passers by. Excellent goods, polite
statesmen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy CON.
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. %
cents per package. For sale by druggists
The Charles Lyle Drug Co., agents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
e. fH'f a(ii F EsSytE BHH #E NEST

She's had troub'lous times this season, together
with the ground hog, the goose-bone and scarcity of
ghost walks" but little oldme patience and an
occasional real good scratch have settled her feathers
Here's few youngsters that we've pulled out
of the shells:
Easter Hats. Easter Cloves Spring Shades.
Easter Ties-just about cart load
Easter Dress Shirts, Fancy Bosoms
Easter Collars-New Styles.
And host of other pretty things.
" sss: ss GkeSon & Child
HAITI and Mems Furnishers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

PERSONS having ice cream packing
cans at their house belonging to us will
please notify and greatly oblige, Eagle
Dairy. CHAs. II. LUKINs, proprietor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
Easter Morn.

Glad Easter morn, thy lilies fair
Shed peace and perfume everywhere;
While clouds OF fragrant incense rise.
Send proclamation to the skies.
Sweet Phyllis with the flowers among,
M List'd to tho robins as they sung,
: And all throughout the livclong day
She Joined In their glads ,me lay.
The Easter sky was all aflamc
As long the wooded path she came
With eyes rejecting heavens own blue;
AS sweet, as tender and as true.
ALBERT Hardy In March Cooley g.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
Eagle Dairy Restaurant

BREAKFAST IS; dinner, a5; supper.
IS. Tickets, 81 meals, 81. Moal hours.
Breakfast, z 90; d.aner, l2 to Q: sun.
der. to 8. Sunday supper, 5:ao TO 7:3o.
Eagle Dairy print butter, s5c. nor pound
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

JAPANESE Liver Pellets are the best
family medicine for liver complaint and
constipation. so pills in vial'25 cents.
Sold at Christian & Barbee's.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt kheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

JoHNsoN's Oriental Soap imparts a
delicate odor and leaves the skin soft
and velvety. Sold by Christian &c Bar
bee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25

BE sure to sec the Prince and Princess at
tho Masked Carnival Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
THE KENNEBEC OPEN
From Iceboro to the Sea--VesseI Discharges
Coal at Richmond. Dec. 18.

Richmond, Dec. 19.-lSpeciaD. The
Kcnnehec is open from Iceboro to the sea.
The schooner William Slater towod down,
Wednesday, after discharging 230 tons OF
coal for W. S. Hagar The Slater is be
lieved to be the first coal vessel to come
up as far as Richmond at this season of
the year.
Cassie Stuart, a well known young lady,
died suddenly at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Abbie Stuart, on White street, Tues
day morning She had just passed through
a fever.
The machinery for the shoe factory was
hauled from the depot and set in place,
Wednesday.
The large willow tree, for many years a
landmark, in front of Daniel Lancaster 5
place on Main street, has been cut down
A fire escape has been provided for X.
H. Whites building on Main street.
Union meetings are to be continued dur
ing the week. Rev. Mr.. Dqkeshire of
Brunswick, is expected to lead the meet
ing, Thursday evening, and Rev. Mr.
Thayer of Gardiner, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
AUGUSTA MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 20 1894.
COTTON GOODS SALE.
Prices Realized Are from 5 to 10 PEI
Cent. Under Regular Prices.
The Total Sales Will Aggregate the Sum Of
Two Million Dollars.

New York, Dec. 1o.-Cotton goods sale
after luncheon was noticeable for the easy
work for the salesman. Confidence in
their Judgment was the feature of the ac-
ton Of the prominent purchasers. The
firm of III. b. Claiiin q Co. was the largest
buyers. Westerners We're also big buyers,
Among the big purchasers Were the fol-
lowing Boston firms: Bradford Thomas
& Co. Wilson, Larrabee & Co. Chatham,
Kendall & Daniel; shepherd. Norwon (;
Co.. and Boston Dry Goods Co. \
:. The prices per yard averaged; Brown
cottons, Pepperell brand, 80 inches, -
to q 80 inches, Al steady; 33 inches,
to Az; 30 inches, 3s. steady. Consti-
tuition brand, IL inches 4 3-4 to 4 rs;
II inches, 6 to Is; i5 inches, 6 SIS
steady; IS inches, Ia steady. Pepper
ell white sheetings, Is to Is IA cents.
Androscoggin sheetings, Is 1-2 to 16;
Salisbury sheetings, II rs to 10. Narrow
widths of these brands brought from 6 ii
to 6 rs.
Tickings sold from 81 to 9 Is yard
fancy ticking, rs to 7, Pepperell drills,
rs to .; American bags, 10 12 to 10 5-S
a bag; colored cheviots, ) 12 steady ;hick-
ory stripes, 6 Ia and "a; cottonndes,
to SIS; fancy duck, s to IA gray duck,
7 3-S to SIS napp; shirtings, 5-S to &
rs; Atlas striped shirtings,5 3 > To 8; Otis
checks, started at 6 and dropped to . rs
balance going at 81 satecn ticking,
Z Ia to 1-2; Androscoggin sateen, l2
to 3S; sateen ticking, l-2 to
9 l-2; corset jeans, 3 81 to 4 5-S;
Androscoggin bleached, ID 5-s steady
fancy DENIM, mixed, 3-S To l2.
The goods were the production of the
following mills: Papperrell Manufac-
turing Co, Laconia Co, Otis Co, Colum-
bian Manufacturing CO., Thorndikc Co.,
Androscoggin Mills, Warren Cotton Mills,
Palmer Mills, Boston Duck CO., Cords
Mills
Mr.. Bliss said, tonight, that the prices
realized We're to to 10 per cent off the
regular selling price. The total sales, he
thought, would amount to about 81, 1000,
000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Stephen S. Mitchell, one of Saco's old
est business men, died, Wednesday, aged
50. He was engaged in the drug busi-
ness for ~ years, and was native OF
Kennebunkport. He had family.
Mortimer f. Boutelle, the youngest
brother of Congressman Boutelle, was
admitted to practice in the United States
supreme court, Monday, upon motion oi
LAWYER Coombs of Boston. Mr.. Boutclle,
who is now promising young lawyer III
Minneapolis, is associated with Mr..
Coombs in some cases of parties at Sioux
City. Iowa, against the Southern Pacific
Railroad. He was former resident OF
Bangor where he has many friends.
Geo. H. Otis, alias Lee, and Lena Koch,
alias Lee, arraigned in the supreme court,
Rockland. Wednesday, on the charge OF
larceny, pleaded guilty. They were SEN
fenced to 10 months,in the county jail.
Miss Koch created a sensation by faint
ing on receiving her sentence. Adultery
indictments were continued against them
until next term. The case will probably
not be pressed Otis has wife and two
children living at Springfield, Mass.
The story of the mysterious disappear
ance of Charles Littlefield from the Maine
hotel in Auburn, was revived, Tuesday
night. Littlefleld left the hotel about two
months ago and has not been seen since.
Tuesday evening commercial traveller,
n guest at the Maine hotel, noticed Little
fields picture on the poster hung up in
the hotel office by Detective Odlin. I've
seen that man within two months, ex-
claimed the commercial travelling man.
Then he sat down and thought it over,
finally coming to the conclusion that 1t
was at Livermore Falls that he had seen
the man. The commercial traveller was
very sure that it was Littlefield, and he
remembered the circumstances of the
meeting because the fellow pretended TO
be deaf and dumb, which it was stated
was not the fact. He could hear and talk
as well as anyone Mr.. Odlin was noti-
fed. and he went over and had talk
with the drummer, Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Odlin thinks Littlefeld is in the land
of the living. Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
..,,.., e,ec,ric Railroad for Lewiston.

lewiston. Dec. 19..-(SpeciaD, ,-Notice
has been served on the city OF Lewiston
thot the Lewiston Bleachery and Dye
Works will apply to the next Legisiature
for a charter to construct an electrlc rali-
,yav from the Maine Central station on
-. Main street to the company WORKS,
about a one mile distant. The company
INST Instantly employs several heavy teams
-, ha,,lino goods to and from the mills
an IA aenot and it is expected the proposed
"na III Viii connect with the mills by spun
i,- IoaI The scheme will involve the ex-
nenditure of about $50, ouo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from The North, East
South and West.

According to present arrangements, the
coronation of Gar Nicholas ii will occur
in April, 1896.
The score in the six days bicycle race at
Philadelphia, Mt midnight, Wednesday
Ashinger, 797; Foster, 1856; Cannon, 635.
The Armenian Society at London, has
made this statement: "The archbishop
of Maras has been removed from Jail in
Aleppo and it is feared has been hanged +"
The London Standards Constantinoplo
correspondent says that United States
Consul Jewett insists upon accompany
ing the commission of inquiry, despite the
unfavorablc attitude of the Porte.
Monsignor Mutel head of tie Catholic
missions in Corea, writes that the posi-
tions of the native Christians are most
serious. Rebellious Tonghaks, he says,
threaten to invade the northern part of
the peninsula.
Carmine Manetto, the italian who shot
and killed Stefano Capobianca, n fellow
countryman, in n quarrel at Boston, Nov.
is last, was, Wednesday, found guilty of
manslaughter by u jury in the superior
criminal court.
The liabilities Of the Commercial Bank,
st. Johns, n. f., are about 81, 600, 900; ;
assets about 81, 600, 900, which win prob
ably dcpreciatc IA third through realiza-
tion. Ii is estimated that the noteholdcrs
and depositors will obtain about so per
cent.
In the billiard match between Fournil
and Gallagher at New York, Wednesday,
night, Gallagher finished the game in the
2lst INNING Gallagher best run was
76, and Fournil made the best run Of the
tournament, 1873. Score: Fournil, 462 {;
Gallagher, 266; grand total, $50.
The grand jury, at New York, Wednes-
day, returned an Indictment against
"Silver Dollar Smith, alderman and ex-
assembleman, charging him with assault
in the second degree, on August Glolstein
a saloon keeper, whom Smith is charged
with stabbing Smith is out on bail.
Captain Virgins, the Arctic explorer
and party, lost to the world for several
weeks last fall arrived at ArchaDgel
Dec. 13. Five men were severely frost
bitten and are in the hospital. All the
40 men suffered great hardships during
the overland journey of 80 days, from
Chabalova to Pestozersk.
Eugene Kelley, the veteran New York
banker, died. Wednesday. Early in the
month Mr.. Kelley was stricken with par
alysis and his death has been expected at
any time. Mr.. Kelley was one Of the best
known, public spirited and philanthropic
Irish-Americans in New York city. His
fortune is estimated at $40, 000,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
CAPT. SCHMITTBERGER'S TRIAL
Set for Ian. HE is Re-arrested and Bonds
Increased TO $4,000.

New York, Dec. 19.-The case of Police
Captain Schmittbcrger was called In the
oyer and termincr court this afternoon.
Mr.. Howe, counsel for Schmittberger,
asked to have the ease postponed until
Jan u. District Attorney Fellows asked
to have Schmttbergcr' case set down for
Jan. :, and Judge lngrabam set that day
for the trial TO begin.
Capt. Sohmittbergcr was rearrested,
this evening No new Indictment was
found against him, but the district attor-
new was notified by MIR. Goif that he
had learned that Schmittberger had in
tended to escape from the city. 1t was
deemed advisable therefore to increase the
amount of bail TO insure his appearance
when desired The new bail was fixed MT
500 600 and the captains friends went
around seeking bondsmcn.
Schmittbergcr was admitted to bail at
8. 80. John H. Breslin Of the Gilsey
house, and John Roster of Roster & Bial,
qualified as bondsmen and the captain re
turned to his precinct. He said his arrest
was an outrage as he had no idea of run
ming away.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-20
HARD ON CHICAGO.
John Burns Calls 1t the Pocket
Edition of He'll"
He Likes Our Country and Says That
He Will Again Visit It.
He Criticises Many Things, Yet Finds Many
Worthy Of Praise.

Chicago. Dec. 19.-John Burns. the
labor agitator, arrived in Chicago, today.
He had to face the batteries OF half n
dozen reporters eager for his scalp, be
cause of his uncomplimentary reference to
Chicago rs the pocket edition of hell.
He admitted having said it, but declared
that he qualified the statement with II
complimentary reference to the art insti-
tute and police and fire departments.
"My remark about Chicago" he said,
was based on what | saw in different
parts of the city and information given
me by prominent labor agitators. "
In regard TO a criticism in Denver of
the American constitution, Mr.. Burns
said the reports sent out by certain papers
on the subject We're gross exaggerations
of one of the most pleasant evenings ho
ever spent in his life Mr.. Burns stated
that his opinion of this country, SO far as
he had seen it, is ms follows;
"Thc schools are splendid, libraries ex-
cellent, jails too good, roads bad, streets
worse, drainage the same, art museums
good for the age of the country, corpora
tions exacting, tyrannical and extrava-
CANT, railway travelling palatinl for the
rich and better than any have ever seen
for the poor Cut off the headlines of your
newspapers and you have good carcass
left, but still too much of u journalistic
slaughter house Municipal life is consid-
erably below any in Europe like America
and shall come here again some day. L
think one of these days its municipal
institutions will be the greatest in tho
world -