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The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
Lightning-Proof.

Each day adds some new virtues to
the long list of those already credited to
the pneumatic. The latest Of these is
that the wheels Of a bicycle being en-
circled by a band Of India rubber and
dry air-which is a perfect insulator-
the rider is completely insulate from
the earth, and, consequently, impervious
to the attacks of the electric fluid. Thus
day by day, it becomes more and more
fact that life without a pneumatic
tire is neither safe nor worth having.
ANY one who suffers from nervousness
during thunder shower has now only
to go into barn or the cellar and seat
himself upon the saddle Of a pneumatic
tired bicycle to be perfectly safe from
lightning stroke. AS the chances Of a
man on a bicycle being struck by light
ming have been carefully calculated to
be about one in billion, the Wheel
adds, there will, of course, be some pes
simists who will deny that this newly
discovered virtue Of the pneumatic as
lightning insuIator amounts to very
much.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
MASONIC CHIT CHAT,
OR
STROLLS AMONG THE CRAFTS
MEN.

Certainly the most indefatigable
worker, the most enthusiastic crafts
man in this jurisdiction, is Dorsey Sc
vile. He is a tireleSS toiler in all
branches, in all departments of the in
Stitution, and a true knight in the
broadest acceptation of the term.
r. E. G. c. Wayne is an impromptu
speaker of decided merit, and has a
happy way of saying pleasant things at
opportune times that makes it pleas
ure to be one of his auditors.
There are not many stars in the ma
sonic armament that outshine DIR. Tan
Gil. The doctor is an eloquent, inn
pressive and fascinating speaker, fine
gentleman and an erudite scholar.
!. o. Holmes, the newly-elected po-
tentate of Kalif alec Temple, is an eX-
ample of what energy, industry and
perseverance will accomplish among
men. Brother Holmes has succeeded
by dint of his own efforts in rising to
place and power in the fraternity.
Bro. Paul Stewart is tireless work
er and shining star in the constellation.
Paul is profound reasoner, rapid
and fluent talker, and is in his tout en-
semble model craftsman.
DR.. Richard Gaines is a true knight
of scholarly attainments and impress
i've dignity, and bid fair to accomplish
great good in the commandery as gen.
eralisSimo.
r. E. P. @. c. Carson is as usual in
the midst of political contention, and
declares with great gusto that he will
meet and defeat his opponent as usual.
George NJ. Branch. My friend
George is a close student of the histo-
~, origin and mythology of the Order,
and is prepared TO lecture you without
limit upon the Temple and its beauties.
ROY.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
If
improvements In Savings,

In the year ending June 80, 1894, there
was deposited in the 25 savings banks OF
New York city $s4, 4,252, 900. The amount
withdrawn was $99, 1872, 900. During the
year ending June 80, 1895, the amount de-
posted increased nearly $4,000, 600.
standing at s93, ,338, ,0OO The amount
withdrawn decreased over SIS, ,OOO, 900, the
figures being sS4, 900. This shows
striking evidence of the turn in the COM
mercial tide, and illustrates the improve
ments in the situation of people of small
means. A year ago there was an excess
of SIS, lao, 130 in Withdrawals, and in the
past year there was an excess Of SO, ,10S,-
925 in deposits, with three of the banks
not reported. The % banks whose reports
have already appeared had aggregate re-
sources Of 1917, ,662 two years ago,
S37S, 1913 one year ago, and s4O0, ,302,-
790 at the end Of June. The amount due
depositors in these % banks was $751;
64S,5S9 two years ago, 1926, 81, us one
year ago, and $3.50, ,7S6,SS at the end of
June. This is a gain in % of the 25
banks Of $21, ,415,170 in II months The
amount due depositors in the whole %
banks increased trifle over 1000. 900
in the two calendar years 1893 and 1894
The number of open accounts in savings
banks of New York city was 100000 a
year and half ago, and it Is now 798, ,947,
with four banks not reporting.-Rand-
McNally Bankers Monthly, Chicago.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
LINCOLN's HAND.
An Embarrassing and Painful Inci'""t
That Befell Edwin Booth.

With the winter Bayard Taylor c.....e
on from his home in Kennett and took
an apartment in East Twelfth street, and
once week Mrs. Taylor and he receiv-
ed all their friends there, with a simple
and charming hospitality. There was
another house which was much resorted
to-the house of James Lorrimer Gra-
ham. afterward Consul-General at Flor
ence where he died. / had made his ac-
quaintance at Venice three years before,
and I came in for my share Of that love
for literary men which all their perversi-
ties could not eXtinguish in him. 1t was
a veritable passion which I used to
think he could not have felt if he had
been literary man himself. There were
delightful dinners at his house, where the
wit of the Stoddards shone, and Taylor
beamed with good-fellowship and over
flowed with invention; and Huntington,
long Paris correspondent of the Tribune,
humorously tried to talk himself into the
resolution of spending the rest Of his life
in his own country. There was one even
ing when c. P Cranch, always of most
pensive presence and aspect, sang the
most killingly comic songs; and there
was another evening when, after we all
went into the library, something tragical
happened Edwin Booth was one of our
number, a gentle, rather silent person in
company, or with at least little so'ial
Initiative, who, as his fate would, went
UP to the cast of huge hand that lay
upon one the shelves. Whose hand is
this Lori 90 he asked our host, as he
took it up and turned it over in both OF
his hands Graham feigned not to hear,
and Booth asked again, Whose hand is
thiso" ynen there was nothing for Gra-
ham but TO say, It's Lincoln's hand,
and the man for whom it meant such un-
speakable things put it softly down with
out a word-W D. Howells, in Har-
Der'S
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
a Highwayman's Tracks.

big Foot Andrews was the hardest
man | ever saw to track" said an up
country sheriff recently. He left tracks
enough. for he had foot IA inches long,
but he had way Of mixing up his tracks
30 that we never could tell which way
he was going.
Nobody but the stage drivers and
passengers on the coaches ever saw Big
Foot, and then he was always behind a
Winchester AS soon as we would receive
word that a stage had been held up we
would strike out for the scene of the rob-
berry. and there we would find the big
tracks that told us who the perpetrator
was. but the tracks would not indicate
The direction he took. We always found
his trails accurately retraced step by
step. and by. the time we would get
things Strengthened out he would be out
Of the country.
EVERY officer in the northern part Of
the State was on the lookout for the rob-
her, and every man with big feet was
under suspicion, but no one could get so
much as a glimpse Of him. Finally I
hired two Wylackie Indian trailers, who
could follow a cat track over the widest
country, but they could make nothing
Of Big Foot's trail. They would run
awhile in one direction, then try the track
the other way awhile, and finally gave
it up in disgust.
Like all criminals, however, he came
10 grief. Notwithstanding all of his cum
ming. he was finally captured One day
l saw a natty little stranger Of effemi-
nate manners and appearance drop the
wrapper from a roll of silver. I mechan-
Ically picked it up. and Immediately iden-
titled it as having been on the coin taken
from the express box at the last robbery
1 Immediately sized up the strangers
feet. but he wore a No. lady's button
shoe. l asked him where he got the sill
yer, and he became so confused that
took him in custody. When l searched
his trunk at the hotel found Win
chester rifle, mask, slouch hat, and a
pair Of No. II boots with heels on each
end The mystery Of Big Foot's tracks
was cleared up then."-San Francisco
Post
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
Anecdotes of Napoleon.

There is one unpleasant feature about
dying" said Talleyrand; "one cannot
read ones obituaries. l should like very
much to read my obituaries"
80 should l." returned Bonaparte,
dryly: hurry up and die, will you?''
Il think 1 shall write my autobiogra-
ply" said Fouche one morning to the
Emperor.
Il wouldn't if 1 were you" said Napo-
leon; you know yourself too we'll, and
if YOU told the truth it would ruin your
reputa ton"
Napoleon was superstitious, and used
10 enjoy telling his fortune with the
cards. At one time he drew three cards
from the pack; two of them were two
spots and one of them was a king.
"Humph!" he said. Il seem to be rails
:ng the deuce. rather than a dynasty, by
:wo to one"
At ST. Helena Napoleon was asked
what he would have done had he defeated
Wellington at Waterloo.
II Should have smiled" replied the
fallen Emperor.
stout little boy having been present
ed to the Emperor, Napoleon took MN
on his knee.
"Well. children" said he. what are
your names?"
Paul" said the boy.
And the other?"
Il have no other" said the boy
What? Only one name for both OF
you?" asked Napoleon.
I'm only one boy" returned the lad.
"Why. you surprise me-" said the EN-
peror. with a laugh. You are so heavy
| thought you were twins"
81 really never loved but one woman,
said Bonaparte.
"What?" said Bourrienne, with a
doubtful smile.
at one time replied the Emperor.
Prussia shall never wear your collar,
cried the Prussian King.
1T will feel my cuffs. however" retort-
I'd Bonaparte, land, what will be more
ridiculous, it will get them in the neck. y
What is the matter, Bourrienne?
asked Napoleon of his secretary one
morning; you look blue"
Il am blue, sire" returned Bourrienne;
i've written you up, and, as far as
.ou've gone, you wont make more than
me volume The public likes it's biogra-
,hies in two volumes"
We'll fix that" said the Emperor,
Iuickly: 'I'Il invade Russia. That will
provide you with two more chapters,
anyhow" .-t
And he did. y
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
DR.. PARKHURsTs EARLY TR AIMING,
The Home He Was Born, Loved and
Chastised In.

The Home He Was Born, Loved and
Chastised In.
If I speak confidently and feelingly
upon this point it is because l know how
much eve personally to the fact Of be-
ing brought up in home where I was
taught to appreciate the greatness Of
righteous authority, the yastness of its
meaning, the advantage of submitting
to 1T, and the serious risk Of resisting it,
writes the Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst,
u. d., in the September Ladies' Home
Journal No anarchist could ever have
graduated from the home I was born.
loved and chastised in. Such expert
ence makes me pity the children VINO
know no discipline but that of caresses
and Sweetmeats, and makes me more
than pity the parents who have neither
the discernment in their mental consti-
tuition nor the iron in their moral con-
stitution to perceive that nothing which
a child can know or can win can begin
to take the place of sense of superior
authority, and of the holy right of that
authority to be respected, revered and
obeyed. The moral strength of a man
is measured pretty accurately by the
cordial reverence with which he regards
whatsoever has the right to call itse!s
his master. Estimated by this criter-
ion the average American boy is a dis
couraging type Of humanity, and is q
severe reflection upon the crude at
tempts at manhood manufacture evin-
ced by the typical American home. l.
our homes cannot turn out children that
will respect authority, there will be no
authority in a great while either al
home, in the State or anywhere else,
that will be worth their respecting.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
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A Victim of the Earthquake.

flames" said the good wife, severely
"were YOU intoxicated when you came
home Sunday night?'
mo, 1 was not, Maria. had not
drank drop"
"But, James, when you came through
the hall you were staggering so you
could hardly keep your feet.
Maria" replied James, with an IN
jured air, "you should read the news
papers. II you had looked at the morn
ing Express you would have seen that
lust at the hour came home there was
an earthquake 1t was that which MADE
me look as If was staggering. Don't De
80 hasty in your conclusions another
time. please."-Bunalo Express.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
Kicking Cows.

A writer says he once had very valu-
able heifer which was an exceedingly
vicious kicker. To cure her Of the habit.
he put a common garden hoe end in
front of her off hind leg, and behind and
above the gambrel joint of the nigh hind
leg. Then sitting down on the right to
milk, he put the handle Of the hoe well
up under his arm and began milking
The heifer could not stir either hind leg,
and after one week she could be MIXED
safely without lettering, and proved to
be a valuable and gentle animal
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
A Dance Alphabet.

A dance alphabet has recently been in
,ented by Russian professor, who has
devoted So years of his life in teaching
;ancing in the Russian Imperisl College.
lis invention consists Of minute figures
which represent every conceivable posi-
ton the human legs can assume.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
From the Evening Start
ENLARGED TO EIGHT PAGES.


The Washington BEE appeared Sat-
urday, enlarged and substantially inn
proved, as an eight-page paper. 1t
also presented many illustrated fea-
lures, including portraits of Major
Moore, Commissioner Ross and other
Districtofficials and prominent citizens.
The general tone and character of the
Bee sustain the place and name it has
made for itself under the editorial
management of William Calvin Chase.
The leading editorial Saturday
pledges support to Gov. Mckinley's S
candidacy for President.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
TFrom the Athens Clipper.

The last issue of the Washington
BEE presents very pleasant appear
ance to the public. 1t has eight pages
abounding in rich reading matter. Ed
itor Chase has lost none of his old
time vigor in welding the pen. The
Clipper congratulates the Bee and
hopes it and its editor may live many
wears to sting the enemies of she race.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
A Mon nf Hfs Wnrd

bathin'.
Dry Wedder-No. Wen I wuz little
kid 1 promised me dyin' mudder never
ter go near de water. Dat promise is
sacred ter me am alters has an I al
lers will keep it-Harls N Life.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
TFrom the Western Optic.

The Washington, d. c., BEE is out
in new dress of type, and with its
improved makeup now ranks with the
foremost Negro newspapers in Amer
ica. May the Bee improve each shin
ing hour.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, &C
LUCAS COUNTY.

FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY x Go.
doing business in the city of Toledo County and
State aforesaid and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres.
ence this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1856.
TsEAt1 A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
g Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
rFrom the Chicago A. NJ. E. Record. ]

The Washington BEE came out last
week, considerably improved. 1t is
now a six-column quarto, and has the
appearance of property stamped upon
all of its departments.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21

A wealthy Birmingham man, who
made most Of his fortune manufacture
ing idols for the people In India to usa
in worship. is going to give handsome
sum of money. after his death. to help
the missionaries in India make war
against idol worship.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
rFrom the Baltimore Standard !

The Washington BEE comes to us
this week in an eight-page form, and
much improved every way. Editor
Chase is to be congratulated.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
From the Fourth Estate.
THE BEE Buster THAN EVER.

The Washington ID. c. BEE has
been enlarged and substantially i'm
proved. 1t is now an eight-page pa
per. The general tone and character
of the Bee sustain the place and name
it has made for itself under the edito
rial management of William Calvin
Chase.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21

The Washington ID. c. BEE has
been enlarged and substantially i'm
proved. The general tone and char
acter of the Bee sustain the place and
name it has made for itself under the
editorial management of William Cal
vim Chase.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
THE EIGHT-PAGE BEE.
THE NEWSIEST AND BEST JOURNAL
PUBLISHED.

The Washington BEE is no doubt the
newsiest and best journal published
by an Afro-American in this country.
The BEE contains more news than
any two weeklies published anywhere
in the United States.
Here is what our exchanges say:
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
TFrom the Alexandria Leader.l

The Washington BEE has purchased
an entire new outfit. The Bee will be
issued as eight-page paper. May sue
cess attend the Bee.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
From the Southern Forge

The Washington BEE comes to us
this week in great shape. 1t has new
head and twice the size. Brother
Chase is going ahead. And if you
bother the Bee you'll get "stlnged.
The Washington bee., 1895-09-21
From Newspaperdom.] ]

Here is what our exchanges say
The Press., 1895-04-18
COVENTRY.
A. S. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 ager of Coventry Local Register. Copies of the Local Register for sale at the post office, South Coventry.
South Coventry.

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 Copies of the Local Register for sale at the post office, South Coventry.
 South Coventry. The light reflected by the clouds after sunset on monument in the Nathan Hale cemetery, Sunday evening, seemed almost like supernatural brightness.
 Sylvester Robinson of Bridgeport spent several days of last week at Mrs. Geo. Parker's.
 There is an abundance of work in town both for prohibitionists and the W. 0. T. U.; the former in looking after the drunkard, and seeking to suppress the dispensing of intoxicants; the latter in caring for the little ones, who will surely follow the example of those with whom they are associated.
 MT. and Mrs. Will Kingsbury were in town over Sunday.
 -E. c. Andrews, employed by the state board of education to inspect school at tendance, was in town last week.
 The ice on Wangumbaug broke ur last week.
 Regular Grange meeting next Monday evening.
 The floral decorations at the Congre gational church Sunday were very beau | tiful. The Easter concert in the evening was we'll attended, and those participating in the exercises seemed imbued with the true Easter spirit.
 The W. c. T. U. meets with Mrs Chas. Kolb this week.
 Alfred F. Newell of Rockville visited with his friend, Chas. Parker, at the Par ker homestead last Saturday. | Arthur Wood has left the High schoo at Willimantic to attend a business col | lege at Norwich.
 Miss Grace Stanley, teacher at Ando yer, is having a vacation.
 The A. O. U. w. meeting of last weel was we'll attended considering the condi tiOn of the roads.
The Press., 1895-04-18
HOLLAND.

The engagements is announced of Miss Rock vile.
 Harry A. Doyle is in office as post master. It is stated that the accounts in the post-office of the absconding post master, A. R. Patten, are correct, but his other accounts become more compli- cated, and the amount of his indebtedness is thought to exceed $2, ,OOO
 James Patten, of the Dodge M'fg Co.,, of Boston, was in town last week.
 Herbert and Charles Woodward, of Greenfield, Moss, were in town early in the week.
 A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of H. P. Dickinson Tuesday afternoon, when Emma M., old est daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. P. Dick inson, was united to Fred l.. Baker. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. H. Post. Miss Eliza Dickinson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Charles Baker, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was handsomely attired in white and carried cream colored roses. The wedding march from Lohengrin was play ed by Miss Daisy Whiton. After the ceremony and congratulations, refresh ments were served, and after 8 reception the couple left amid showers of rice and old shoes. Two young men followed them with two tin pans changing. After 8 tour of two weeks MT. and Mrs. Baker will reside in Rockville. The presents were numerous. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends were present.
 The marriage of Charles Williams, only son of Judge Holman, to Miss Alice Cowles, of Manchester, took place at the brides home last Wednesday. They will reside in Bridgeport. FLORA.
The Press., 1895-04-18

ents, both out of sympathy for Miss Cady and because she has been so efficient as a teacher. She began with five scholars and ended with twenty-two. s
 John Sullivan and Edna Morse were married at the Catholic parsonage on Tuesday.
 (From another Correspondent.)
 The Mission Band will meet next Saturday afternoon in the chapel at 4 o'clock ....." "Risen with Christ - from what ?" will be the subject of the B. 7, P. c. E. this evening at 7.3O Gan Easter meeting), and based upon Rom. 6: 1-12.
 70: R. Kingsbury, of the Revere rub Der works, of Holyoke, was at home over Sunday.
 Will Rockwell arrived home from Florida last Saturday night.
The Press., 1895-04-18

spring term of the school on Newell Hill The effort to unite that district with the Crystal Lake district is not yet a success.
 Calling upon MT. and Mrs. Lyon last Monday we found it the S5th anniversary of Mr. Lyon's birthday. He can still per form some labor. Mrs. Lyon, at the age of 83, is greatly afflicted in being entirely unable to walk, the result of an injury caused by fall 8 year or two ago.
 Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Curtis visited Mrs. Frank Curtis in Somers the 18th. Mr. Curtis and his family are expecting soon to move into Massachusetts.
The Press., 1895-04-18
MANSFIELD. EGnrraSnnn6nnnn !

The V. I. s. of Storrs gave very pleasant entertainment at Grange hall last Saturday evening, consisting of songs, readings, tableaux, and dialogues, follow ing with an auction of fancy and other goods, after which ice cream, cake and nuts were served to all present. The read ing by Miss Kenwill was worthy of the applause it received the glee club gave few of their songs in fine form and were encored Connor Bros.-Walter, George and James, sang a number of their songs and received hearty applause by the boys of the Storrs college; Master James Con- nor sang character song that brought down the house; Mrs. Ida Brownlee of WilingtOn presided at the organ in her usual able manner. The V. l. s. will add 1924 % to their bank account.
 Mrs. William Brownlee of Wilmington was the guest of Miss Kenwill over Sun day.
 E. L: Connor and Mrs, Connor spent the Sabbath with Prof. Chamberlain.
 -Connor Brothers of Wilmington were the guests of Dr. Waterman Sunday.
 J. Oldershaw will work for George Reynolds the coming season, and has moved to the house near the depot
 Miss Lottie Smith spent a few days last week with friends at Stafford Springs. : StOrrs. [Correspondence.) After paying all expenses of the s. V. 1 I. s. entertainment there remains a sur plus of $18.95.
 Frank Edwards has badly injured fnggr as a result of playing base ball.
 ~-t The lectu,e on Whales and Whaling give en last Friday evening by Captain Keeney, was very instructive and enter taining.
 Miss Kenwill will talk about Hawai- Friday evening of this week.
 While the O'Conner brothers were driving from Mansfield Depot to Storrs to take part in the entertainment Satur day evening, they had very unpleasant accident, driving into bad mud hole, anG in trying to get out, the horse managed to free himself from the carriage and ran No one was hurt.