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The Washington times., 1894-08-19
"PANTS."

When DRYDEN wrote about "Pluto pants
for breath from out his cell'' his prophetic
vision probably foresaw the time when the
clerk of the police court of the District OF Co.
lumbia would give official sanction to "a pair
ofpants" in legal proceeding. Whether Pluto
first got into the police court and then into
a cell, or whether he was in the cell waiting to
make his triumphal entry into the legal arena,
is unfortunately involved in obscurity, but in
the local police courts the pants" were there.
It has always been a mooted question-except
in Boston-as to the justification for the use OF
the word. and some people have even suggested
that only gents" wear pants" but now
that judicial tribunal at the Capital of the
nation has gone on record as to the name of
the neither garment only purists and Bos-
tonese will cavil.
But there is always fly in the ointment
There is suspicion that Judge Mills is not
a pantist; that his more aesthetic taste IN
clines him to trousers. The man who was
charged with stealing ga pair of pants, as
the information ran, was dismissed by the
Judge, and the impression prevails that his
honor took this means of vindicating the
English language. Pantaloons he might have
stood, but "pants"-never, while Plymouth
rock stands. Perish the thought!
Still We cannot admit that Judge Mills de-
cision is not open to question. One of the
greatest authorities in English literature
tells us OF dog who came in short pants -
not pantaloons or trousers, marx you; while
Pope clothes glory in pants"
Clearly there is much to be said for
pants"
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
GUARDS OFF FOR SEA ISLE CITY.

Soldier Boys from the War Department
VIII Spend Two Weeks in Active Service.
Clad in regulation fatigue uniforms of leg
gings, knapsacks, rubber and wooden blank
cts, haversacks, tin cups, and web belts,
twenty-five members of the War Department
Guards left Washington at II :35 last night for
ten days camp at Sea Isle City. n. J.
The company left the Center Market
Armory at II o'clock and marched to the
depot where they boarded special Pullman
sleeper attached to the New York limited.
Philadelphia will be reached at o'clock this
morning and stop over of five hours will be
made there.
1t was anticipated that alter a run of an
hour and fifty-fve minutes the boys would
Ordway Rifles. d. C. n. e., who have been in
camp there since the 11th of August. Capt.
Wilson and his men have been extended the
hospitalities of the town and rousing good
time is anticipated.
The guards will leave Sea Isle City on the
afternoon of Wednesday, August 80 The
roster of those going to camp is as follows:
Captain. Robert Z. Wilson, commanding;
second lieutenant, James NJ. Fairly; first
sergeant. S. E. Black; sergeants r. W. Kerr,
ir.. J. H. Feaster. W. J. Hustled, ". L.
Symonds; corporals. W. G. Ammen, ]. J.
Smith, II. G. Gott; privates; A. E. Blaire, NJ.
II. Duffy, W. J. Faulkner, C. C. Fuller, P. ].
Galligan. H. B. Gram, ]. T. Hairston, G. v.
Heidi, T. I. Howe, jr., o. ". Hundley,
Thomas Jones, j. J. Keating, ". ". Kittell,
F. E. Lynch. C. C. Marsh F. c. MattingIy, r.
l.. Morgan, F. Petrone. J. J. Pettiman, F. Z.
Porter, NJ. G. Porter. F. Tharin, r. Williams,
Guy Camp, and L. Y. Spann.
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IN THE DEPARTMENTS:
GOSSIP AND COMMENT

The commission which has been investigat-
ing the business methods of the Treasury De-
partment has secured the passage of bill
through Congress which provides for great
changes. 1t has stirred up marked unrest.
Besides the dismissals which have been a.
ready made more are expected to follow. Few
subordinates feel secure.
The law goes into effect in October. An
opinion prevails that somehow or other the
suggestors and promoters of this work were
looking after their own ACKNOWLEDGMENT. As
a fact they are considerably benefited by it.
The names of some are heralded throughout
the land as reformers. The salaries Of others
will be increased, but then what show of
economy and business methods there is in the
reduction Of vast complicated systems of
bookkeeping down to one bookkeeper and ten
assistant bookkeepers. 1t is a matter OF
small moment that the appointee gains more
political power.
These nine appointments will not come
under the civil service. Men will be ap-
pointed. Women, you know, are not voters.
But as some one said in defense of the COM
mission and its methods, "It makes all the
difference in the world who owns the dog,
whether we laugh when the tin-kettle is tied
to his tail"
A "sundown' doctor who lost his place in
the Pension Department is going out West to
practice his profession. He told me how he
got his start. He made enough out of the
Government to pay his living expenses and
cost of his college course. When he got his
degree he hung out his sign. office hours 4:30
D. m. to o'clock. His practice was carried
on after the sun had set.
He has gained experience while the moon
was shining. and when he was called, like the
wise virgin, his lamp was trimmed.
l wonder why it is there are so many doc
tors and lawyers among the men. searched
all day to find the preachers, but didn't.
There might be few more marriages going
on if there were few more students OF min
istry.
There will be another marriage soon. I
saw the couple the other day "cooing' at
lunch time as they walk round and round the
corridor in one of the departments. They
every way they were forgetful of the outside
world, in which for the time they have no be-
ing. They are in real earnest, and you can
expect the result soon.
/ can't talk about the domestic happiness
of the departments. This, however, is a sub
ject men trouble themselves most about. Not
many men want to marry girls that work
there. One OF them said to me when l accused
him of loving a.pretty girl in his office:
''Oh, no; she is pretty. and fellow feels
like taking her in his arms; but she doesn't
move in my sphere. would never be apt to
meet her in society move in"
But I saw the girl loved him. Her soulful
eyes followed his every movement as he was
talking to me. I felt like cautioning the girl
against losing her heart in q pile OF sand, but
dared not.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
BETTER TIMES AHEAD.

It's time to stop croaking and get to work.
It's time to end the talk of mo business and
look forward to the business which is sure to
bill, and with 1t the end of tariff agitation for
the time being, has had its stimulating effects
in the great financial centers. The gold bal
ance, the most sensitive of all monetary
barometers, has steadily increased during the
past week. Internal revenue collections are
rolling into the Treasury. and importers will
still further increase the governments cash
balance so soon as the intention OF the Presi-
dent regarding the tariff bill is known.
Locally the conditions are favorable.
Washington, like the rest of the country, has
had its full share of the commercial stagna-
ton, but our merchants. while wideawake
and enterprisIng and progressive, are conserv-
Ative in the best meaning OF the word. They
do business on sound basis, keeping their re-
sources we'll in hand and in shape to be readi-
ly available. While other cities have had
many and serious failures, Washington has
been signally free from such trade disasters.
Our financial institutions, conducted on the
same broad, wise lines, have weathered the
storm in splendid shape.
The activity in real estate is an almost in
tallible sign of business conditions. After a
long season of depression there are indica-
tions of healthy revival in that line, and
there is a more buoyant feeling among build
ers and others interested in property.
Washington Is financially in good shape
People have economical for so long that they
will soon return to their normal conditions
and spend money more freely. The money
set in circulation will quickly be felt in all
lines OF trade and business, and q prosperous
fall trade may confidently be expected.
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REMEDY FOR AN EVIL.

Into the very midst of more or less alb
stract discussion fact is sometimes projected
that gives pith and point to the argument.
Thus it is with the contention for the restora-
tion of suffrage to the citizens of the District
Of Columbia. The developments connected
with, and growing out out of, the investiga-
ton of the police force furnish an irrefutable
argument in favor OF giving to the people of
this District the right to choose their own
public servants. In this connection it may
not be amiss to note remark made by the
Petersburg Index-Appeal. In commenting
upon the investigation Of the police Of New
York and Washington that paper says:
'In Now York, generaily:speaking, one of the
political parties chose the policemen and kept
them in place. in Washington both parties
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
WASHINGTON, D. c., AUGUST 10, 1894.

Subscribers are earnestly requested to
make complaints at Tho Times office Of all
neglect to deliver papers promptly and in a
courteous manner. The Times proposes to
give subscribers satisfactory service, and
complaints made to headquarters will receive
prompt attention.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
ADVERTISING THAT PAYS.

Editor Times: Yesterday I had inserted in
your paper small four-lins want sd., and
before 8 o'clock that morning had twenty
two answers. Ny business calling me away
at that time found that on my return that
fourteen more had called.
Verify it pays to advertise in TIE TINES.
W. z. 1U1CHFIKLD.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
For Bows Who Fish.

John Harrington Keene has written and
Lee & Shepard, Of Boston, have published
'!The Boys Own Guide to Fishing, Tackle
Making. and Fish Breeding" which contains
just the information longed for by the great
majority of boys who are SO situated that they
can enjoy this most healthful Of outdoor
sports. The knowledge here obtained will
not leave them, but will aid them in passing
many quiet hour, as the boy passes on to
youth. manhood, and old age. The author
gives the why and wherefore Of all things
that are likely to perplex the young angler,
as well as the making Of each piece of tack
ling, giving tho methods he has himself put
in practice-all illustrated by suitable dia-
grams. The work is finished by q compre-
hensive chapter on the breeding of fishes.
The authors style throughout is attractive
and his directions are given in such a plain
and direct manner as to be easily compre-
hended and appreciated. The book is for
sale by Woodward d Lothrop and costs s1.50.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
She Was Footing" it to Washington.

Sho vas FOOtlug II 10 w dShIngtOn.
BRISTOL, Tenn, Aug. 1S.-A queer journey
was suddenly brought to an end whom train
on the Norfolk and Western Railroad knocked
a woman from bridge about throo miles
above here. Mrs. N. NJ. White, seventy-dve
years old, left Plattsburc, Miss, few days
ago on foot for Washington. She reached
Bristol and mailed letter to her son inform
ling HIM where she was. A few hours later
her mangled corpse was picked up. Some
papers in her satchel showed that she was 60
ing to Washington to s.-s aboat some land
claims and pension.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19
Regulars in sham battle

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-The 1900 United States
troops in camp at Evanston engaged in q
sham battle this afternoon under command Of
Gen. N. A. Miles. Tho spectacle was q bril-
liant one, and was witnessed by more than
30.000 people.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

Ex-Gov. JOHN ?. ST. JOHN says the time
has come for the national success of the Pro-
hibition party, but some people are rude
enough to suspect that his watch is one of the
auction sale variety.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

The strike investigation is rapidly ac-
quaintinS many people with the fact that
there was actually another side of it than
Pullman's.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

THE whole East wants to know the name
Of the man Who inflated the pneumatic tires
and creased the axles of the Governor of
Colorado preparatory TO his last mental relay
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

THE property man of Madeline Pollard's
company is undoubtedly still figuring how he
can get that big closed hack on the stage.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

Mr.. CRoKER's ambition for the mayoralty
indicates his desire to get more from the same
place where he previously got it.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

JOHN L. SULLIvAN's many fights with
walters stamp him rs an uncompromising
enemy OF the tip system.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

CH1SA's war necessities are rapidly turning
her up against the Rothschild three-ball
game.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

If Mr. wellman really wants to see some
thing new he should get close to the Novem-
Der poll.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

No DOUBT about it. Mars is signaling to
Congress TO go home.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

IT cannot be denied that the guillotine
makes good anarchists.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

The activity OF the fall candidate will un'
doubtedly boom the 5-cent cigar market.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

WHISKY is going up, but then 1t will con-
tinue to 80 down in the same old way.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

WHEN steamship breaks record what
does she do with il?
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

How Gov Waite must enjoy looking at
those wheels in Denver
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

YESTERDAYS edition of the Evening Star
printed page descriptive of its mechanical
department with special reference to the four
new improved Potter presses, which the Star
has lately added. The Times congratulates
its evening contemporary on the possession
of working plant which is remarkably COM
plete Few cities in the country Of the popu-
lation OF Washington possesses an afternoon
daily which equals the Star, and its recent
mechanical additions are a matter OF pride to
the whole District.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

chose them Always, tho men were selected
by party influence"
1t may not be possible, at least not until
the millennium dawns, to eliminate entirely
all political influences from the control OF
municipal affairs, although, of course. they
ought to be reduced to minimum. But 1t Is
possible to so govern them and subordinate
them to the higher considerations ofthe great
est good to the greatest number that the re-
suits will be divested of everything that tends
to corruption and Decentralization. This, oil
course, cannot be done SO long as extraneous
bodies exercise exclusive jurisdiction, as is the
case with Congress and the District OF Colum-
bia No man. it matters not how honest and
conscientious he may be, can feel that inter-
est in the administration of affairs to which
individually he is stranger which animates
those whose everyday life and work is di-
rectly interviewer with them.
In the integrity and efficiency of the police
force, for instance, every resident and every
property holder in the District has supreme
interest. To its uprightness and care and
watchfulness are contided his person and
his property. The appointment of its MEM
bers ought to be in the hands of men chosen
directly by and responsible Immediately to
them. If such conditions obtained political
influence IN the selection of policemen, and,
for that matter, of all other subordinate off,
cials, would be reduced to the least possible
degree, because it would be to the interest of
the citizens to see that men were selected
whose character would be q guaranty Of
proper conduct.
The Washington times., 1894-08-19

Senator German has been made the recip-
lent of a small reward for his efforts during
the tariff difficulty. He received yesterday u
package by express, which was opened in the
conference room in the presence OF a circle of
Senators, through whose legs a group of
curious pages anxiously peere1. When the
cover had been removed it was found that the
box contained a number Of bottles, bearing a
label which indicated that the contents were
to be used for the purpose of reducing a
swelled head. The Senator smiled very
pleasantly in response to the "guying" of his
colleagues
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ing the overcoat an important con-
slderation from the sanitary point OF
view. In the military and physical de-
vclopment schools, where health is the
first study, uniforms are made OF light
/ weight cloths, intended to be worn with
overcoat or macintosh out OF doors.
The newest top-coat Is the kennel or
paddock. made after the latest English
fashion, in tan-colored kerseys, single
and double-breasted, with strap-seams
and bottomless pockets, in sizes from
5 to Is years. II comes to the boot tops
and is worn with knee brooches.
n garment for rough weather sure
To he popular is the short box coat,
made In dark blue. black and tan kerr
lures. Service coats. In heavy blue
cloth, with frogs and olives. and fur
trimmed OverCOatS OF astraChan and
beaver, are some of the styles for small
swells who have tutors and large pros
poets.
For the boy who has IA limited ollow-
ance to dress on and wants to make a
nice appearance, there IL nothing better
than IA REFER suit. Blue serge makes n
cheviot will give better service and look
az good as new at the end of the term,
II II liz properly kept. 1t can be worn
with n vest, blouse or shirtwaist, but
toned or unbuttoned, and Is admirably
adapted for school.
The three button Cutaway Is little
dressier; II corresponds to the cutaway
business suit popular with merchant
princes and professional men.
For house. dancing school. birthday
parties and theatres there are MILDLY,
sailor. admiral. court and Eton suits,
made of white and blue nannels, and
beautiful crepons, whlpcords and dag
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lIohA "a .,,y-,- -.
lsht at Abbey's Theatre, Sept. II. 1906
Brandon Thomas is to Furnish tho IL
bretto ana IaLn..,. "'s' u,e IL
"hu 'ahoOWsKl, the music for a
ny" opera TOT Francis Wilson Is season
OF 1896.
A burIesouo -, ,.rr,,. ,,-
nro, vi Inc Masqueraders' Ia
Avenue Theatre with u 4. ,, -
full apnroyai -, -, sa'u' inc
Nj Vi fiehry arthur Jones.
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POSTMEN TO LEAVE TOWN.
New York Letter-Carriers' Delega-
ton VIII Tour to Cleveland.

A delegation of letter-carriers, accom-
panied by their wives and friends, will
leave on the West Shore Railroad to-
morrow, at 5.15 p. M, for Cleveland, o..
to attend the fifth annual Convention Of
letter-carriers.
In the party are Samuel ]. Berry,
Branch p; Edward ]. Burns, Branch T;
Vireker Ross, Branch H; Robert Smith.
Branch F; Henry C. Power, Branch d;
3. F.. seckerson,. Branch c. Charles
Skill, Branch v; Robert Herman,
Branch A; William Coombs. Branch X
John Bergin, Branch G; A. w. Robinson,
Branch T; p. f. Ralph, j. f. Connell,
James Plunkett, Brooklyn; A. Pierrey,
Hoboken: James j. Gallagher, Jersey
This city is the home OF the National
Secretary, John F. Victory. and the
Chairman of the Legislative Committee,
Henry G. Power, The New York dele
cation is prepared to pass a large num-
Der of resolutions and laws of interest
to the carriers of the whole country.
Accompanying them will be their attor-
ney, George King, of Washington, D. c.
Representatives of the West Shore, Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern will also
go along to look after the comfort of the
delegation, through the kindness of
Charles Lambert, General Manager.
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facturers as low as s.. Knee breaches
4, that are retailed by the trade at SIPS are
made out OF remnants of the finest
cloths handled by merchant tailors, and
are frst-class In every particular.
Formerly mothers bought an extra
pair of pants with a suit, now three
and foi,r pairs are taken and used with
fancy blouse waists or Elton jackets for
dinner dress or house wear generally.
amenities there is no denying.
Formerly woollen Innings were used in
Jackets and coats. Now serge Is the
rule, except for top coats; many of the
dress suits are lined with silk silk
sleeve lining is put in every sleeve.
Demand regulates supply, and as the
tendency Is to abbreviate infancy, make
youths of children and men OF youths,
innovations in kilt suits are less numer-
boy of seven In fantastic petticoats, long
pants are put on him at three, and the
assortment of little breeches for four
year-olds Is almost regular, while the
demand for two and half year sizes Is
growing constantly.
One of the novelties of the season for
general wear is the admiral suit. 1t is
made of blue serge. with long and short
pants and a white or blue collar; the
anchor. Sizes run from three TO ten
years. For cold weather this suit can
be worn under top coat of the REFER,
box, kennel or ulster pattern.
Ordinarily boys object to overcoats,
but in a city like New York, where play
grounds are scarce and SO many homes
are in boarding houses and hotels, the
youths lead quiet lives and acquire
sedentary habits at an early age, max
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dead mans sweetheart.

dead mans sweetheart
Even in the Intensity OF her grief.
Hilda had thought of her mo hers much
needed slumber. and not "A cry escaped
her lips. Andrew, the big, clumsy soft
hearted general, saw that no sympathy
OF his could soothe her distress; she
left her with her sorrow.
II had TO dot" he muttered, strIdng
backward. AN it's better that nor
tother-it's better" Fervently he
body else read it,
lie might have been at peace on that
score. To Hilda, the shippers letter was
a sacred thing. not lightly to be fingered
or spoken of; she packed 1t away with
the sundry ribbons, gloves and cheap
gewgaws Ben had given her, to be treas
ured with them throughout this side of
time.
They who best know the Port st. Bede
folk Will least accuse them of want OF
they avoided all allusion to ben Webb;
and on her side, Hilda kept her woe TO
herself The blow was for her shoulders
alone, and she bore II smart brayely.
Besides, she and her mother had to
live, and netmaking and mending must
be attended TO, even though the heart
may ache and the eyes blister with I'M
shed tears
mother having been laid TO her last long
rest under the gnarled elms In the
ChuTChyard, Hilda went to live with her
sister, Abel MoXOn, the cooper's wife
At this iuncture, hoping that time had
salYed her wound, Andrew Copley made
bold To offer her all an honest man can
offer the woman he loves-his name, his
home, his big steadfast heart. His in
sight was At fault, for she would have
none OF them, In all simplicity she told
him that her love lay dead with him
who slept in the deep seas; she chose
t. share the lot Of no man TO whom
she could not give herself heartily.
wholly.
Il knaw ye like me, Andrew" she
said frankly: 1--WE al'ays knawn IL, am
| thank you. II ever ! come TO think T.
that other way, an II l see ye're T. the
same mind sim, III speak first. Don't
ask me any more. Andrew; III speak
first"
Henceforth. as before. they were
friends-close, firm friends-but no
further, Season after season Andrew
sailed of in his yawl for the white fish
ing on the Dogger, returning each time
with brain afame for the sight OF her
And she met him with mere smile and
handshake. In her eyes no token Of
change. no glimmer OF awakening af-
lection.
Eight years thus numbered away