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The morning times., 1895-12-29
Honeycombed With Corruption.


The investigation of the municipal affairs
OF Philadelphia has brought to light a copdi :
ton OF things almost IL not quite as sad
as that exposed by the Lexow committee
In New York. Not quite so much of tue dis
closures has reached the general public,
perhaps, because the people took more in
terest in the corruption OF Democratic, Tam
maDy-ruled Gotham than in the rotten
ness of the Republican, ring ruled Quaker
City. What makes the Philadelphia expose
peculiarly noteworthy is that II was di
rected by Republican Legislature at the
behest of Boss Quay against the most
stoutly Repu blican city in the State.
All sorts of crookedness has been brought
80 light. Policemen guaranteed ..protec-
tion" to all sorts of dives and permitted
favored saloonkcepers tn sell on sundays
and after closing hours; speakeasies flour
ished for consideration; raids were made
upon those pisces that did not pony up"
and now and then notorious dives and
gambling hells were raided, but not until
The morning times., 1895-12-29
Trusts Are Still Rampant.

trust law. Each day records either the
organization of a new trust or some ag-
gression OF an old one, and nothing is being
done to stop their encroaehments or 10
prohibit their further formation. A few
years more OF their oppressive growth
and not even the birds of the air viii be
able to keep out of their clutches. 1t is
difficult now to eat or drink without paying
toll to these sharks OF commerce, and n
little while longer may give them control
of the ozone we breathe.
But it is n pleasure to know that we have
a President who once wrote plahtude
against the communism OF pelf.-' In
smoothly phrased words he showed the
injury trusts were doing. and like fools
that laugh at the sputtering of burning
candle, We found comfort in the wisdom
his language conveyed. Perhaps now
that this statesman leader has mad his
patriotism aroused against the cppres-
sion of England. he may also find way
TO free the public of trusts. But it would
be safer not to put your trust N any
such hope.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

~ accordance with the request OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Attor-
ney General HARMON has Instructed the
United States district attorney in Southern
New York to institute proceedings to pre-
vent the railroad trust from carrying out
its articles Of agreement. But 1t Is
doubtful IL anything further will be done
than to issue the order. Several months
ago Secretary Morton requested the At.
torDey General to proceed against the
Beef Trust, and in obedience to the request
that official Instructed his assistant at
Chicago to institute the necessary pro-
ceedipgs. The trust is still in control
of the markets. The ink with which
the instructions were written is rapidly
fading away; the page of the court record
on which the complaint was to be spread
is turning yellow with age, and coating
Of blue mold has gathered on the hopes
of the public.
1t is useless TO depend upon this admin
istration to prosecute trusts. With the
two exceptions above referred to, no effort
has ever been made to enforce the anti
The morning times., 1895-12-29

There is much speculation as to the
probability OF our being able to float the
new bond issue. 1t is reported that GER
tain English capitalists are willing to take
a part of the loan. but If the Rothschilds
decline to assist it will be difficult to place
any considerable number of bonds in that
country. Several German bankers have
sgnified their willingness to subscribe to a
part OF the amount, but the greater portion
OF the $10O,OOU,OO0 of bonds which the
administration viii authorize sold must be
disposed of in this country il sold at all.
If the issue now pending were OF go,d
instead of coin bonds there would be no
difficulty in selling almost any reasonable
amount at lower rate OF interest than
will now prevail. We could have saved
Sl6,O00,0OO In interest had the last issue
been of gold bonds, but the silver element
in Congress refused to sanction such a
sale, and it was that refusal which will to
some extent operate against the proposed
The morning times., 1895-12-29

due notice had been sent the proprietors
and all evidences of flawbreaking had been
carefully removed. No corporation could
hope to obtain any favors from the city
councils or the city officials without pay
ing for them, and, like the old Tammany
heelers, they voted for the fellow that
paid them last. Doodle" ruled every
thing, and a fact OF peculiar interest in
the District of Columbia Just now is that
the trolley combine which controls the
Quaker City and seeks to gain a foot
hold here, paid llberaIIy for all It's fran
chises.
Washington's municipal affairs, let rs
hope, are not honeyconbed with corruption,
as were those of New York a md Philadelphia.
but even here there are things that look
queer, TO say the least. For instance
why are not the speakeasy dives south Of
Pennsylvania avenue broken up by the
police? They have the power to do So
or ought to have.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

There may be truth IN the statement that
Great Britain proposes to settle the
Venezuelan controversy by granting
charter to a company of capitalists to
operate the disputed territ ory. 1t is
claimed that such an association stands
ready to give the necessary financial
guaranty to develop the mineral and
other resources of the country. and the
British colonial office sees no reason why
the company should no be chartered.
Such a policy would put an end to ar
bftration and practically render the
work of the Venezuelan commission un-
necessary. The object of the Unit ed
States in making the inquiry was to as
1tain the 1ustness of GreEt Britain's
The morning times., 1895-12-29
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
Secretary of II Building Association
Shy $4,000.

Joseph l.. SporI, well known i'll connection
with prize fights at the Olympic Club, and
who was secretary Of the Third District
Building Association for several years, ha S
become involved in his accounts in an
amount estimated from ten to twenty thou
sand dollars.
The matter was taken up by the board of
directors, which Immediately demanded Mr..
Sports resignation. An expert accountant
is now engaged on an examination of the
books. Whatever the shortage amounts 10
Will he made good, and it is understood
no criminal proceedings will be instituted.
Mr.. Sporl is one of the best known men
In New Orleans. and for long time was
one of the leading lights of the Olympic
Club.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
Cripple Creek and Its Craze.

There Is a good deal of gold In the Cripple
Creek region. no doabt. The output may. in
time. reach such proportions as to convsrt
the biinetnilic p5edilcctlons of the people of
the Centennial State Into the most pro-
nounced monometaliism. For the present,
however, the realization of enormous wealth
by the prospectors is not as promising us
the harum-scarum transactions of the mining
stock exchangsSnf Cripple Creek and Denver
might lead the casual observer to suppose.
For the present there are n few fairly good
mines, and these are made 10 serve as the
5asis OF all the wild stock speculations, ip
which already fortunes have been won and
lost. 1t is the most reckless sort Of gambling.
Given few acres of ground and n half
dozen stakes driven around them and all
The morning times., 1895-12-29

is furnished that is necessary for million
or two shares OF mining stock. These are
thrown upon the market and make the
bait at which the fool or the gambler
nibbles with more or less eagerness. They
are listed at all figures from one cent
five cents, the last-naincd figure, however,
being exceptionally high. The best thing
about these shares is that they give fairly
wcll-paid employment to number OF good
printers and keep the paper mills agoing.
II any one should suffer with an un-
goyernable desire to invest in Cripple
Creek gold mine shares. he would do well
to follow the advice given by the cid lady
on the subject OF matrimony: Don't"
The morning times., 1895-12-29
HOUSE WILL TAKE A REST.
Day To-Day Rece esses VIII BE Iia'
Through the Week.

Through the Week.
The members OF the House, at least,
will have an opportunity to enjoy roast
turkey and cranberry sauce With their
families on New Years Day, as a species
of natural compensation for having been
deprived of that privilege on Christmas.
The Republican leaders have found it
necessary to pledge short vacation in
order to more easily hold n quorum and
many members had their arran gcments
perfected for leaving the city last night.
corporals guard of those living here
will meet every three days and adjourn
to comply with the constitutional require-
ment.
The Senate, in the meantime, will con-
slider the revenue and bOnd bills, or pursue
a similar course of three days adjournment,
as they may elect.
At the conclusion of business yesterday
In the House, Mr.. Dingley stated that q
general understanding had been reached
by which no business would be transacted
next week, SO that members WHO so desired
could spend New Years al Eoine. Three
day adjOMpments would be taken and
business resumed on Monday, January G.
In pursuance Of this understanding. the
House. at 4:30 O'Clock, adjourned until
Tuesday.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

claim. and if possible to bring about an
adjustment OF the boundary line without
resorting to violence. But the granting of
a charter by England to an independent
company would be equivalent to taking
possession of the territory, and if this
country does anything more in behalf OF
Venezuela it must be to enforce the
declaration of President Cleveland in
his Venezuelan message.
The discussion of this controversy is
assuming the form OF a political kaleido-
scope. Therefore. it is not safe to believe
anything that is published, much less to
give moments thought to the many
ruInors afloat.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
COLUMNS OF NEWS:

II viii be seen that Tie Times published
fifty-four and half columns OF reading
matter, exclusive Of advertisements, the
Star printed thirty-thrce and the Post
gave its readers only thirty-two and one
quarter. Also notice that in local
news The Times is far in the Iead. In ad-
duon to this evident superiority of The
Times as newspaper it gives its readers
the benefit Of its news twice in the day in
stead of only once, as does the Star and
Post. The morning, evening and Sunday
editions of The Times are delivered to any
address in the city for FIFTY CENTS A
MONTH, and they have become a nccos-
slty to those who desire to keep up with
the times.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
"lST6 Climax"

Is the name OF superior quality OF Brandy.
placed on the market by the speer n. J.
Wine Co. as a companion TO their Superior
Old Port Grape Wine.
This Old Brandy is pure distiilation
from the grape and stands rnrivaled. 1t
is considered by eminent medical men far
SUPERIOR TO MOST TIE FRENCH
BRANDIES for medicinal purposes, and
is preferred by them to other Rrandies on
account OF ITS KNOWN PURITY. Sold
by Druggists. 1t
The morning times., 1895-12-29
MAY BE On bond BUSINESS.
Attorney General Harmon Said TO
Have, Gone TO New York


Have Gone to New York.
Attorney General Harmon was not at
the Department of Justice yesterday, and
his wherea bouts was unknown 10 the Off
Gals.
This gave rise to a rumor that he had
gone TO New York in Connection with
bond issue and TO represent the admins
tration in any agreement necessary to be
entered into in perfecting the transaction
The Treasury reserve at the close OF
business yesterday stood at S63,717, ,991.
The amount Withdrawn at New York was
1857 900, stated to be for domestic use
During the past few days Withdrawals
of gold for domestic use have aggregated
more than 81 f,000,0 COO, and the belief Is
entertained that it is Withdrawn to en-
able the holders to be in position to
pay gold for United States bonds when a
new issue, as is shortly anticipated, is
made.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
Shoe Compsnv Assigns.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 2s-The Hit Shoe
Company, No. 322 Elm street, made a gen
eral assignment today to a. j. Knight
The principal creditors are Eastern shos
houses. Liabilities, $4,000; assets esti-
mated at l0,G00.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
News From
The Evening Times

If you miss any new = I'm the morning
edition, look over the list below. What
you're looking for WAS printed twelve
hours ago In the evening edition.
Take both editions and you'n miss
nothing.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES.
The Best Newspaper In Washington,
as Is Shown bY This Com nn rtson.

Friday The Times issued sixteen pages
to its many readers. The Post published
ten and the Star twelve pages, which ac-
counts tu some extent for the popularity
or The Times over its slow moving con-
temporaries. The following table makes
convincing comparison of the reading
matter published in yesterdays Washington
daiiies and should be the means of adding a
large number OF names To the swelling
subscription list of the peoples popular
paper.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

1t Is evident that Mr.. Harrison had been
comforting with prominent Indiana Repub-
tcaps VIXEN he announced that 1t would
be better to have some other than his own
State present his name for the Presidential
nomination.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

All of. Names ice crop'couid not send such
a chill up the spine of Democratic Con
gressman as can her distinguished SON
the Speaker of the House-when he says IL c
gentleman Is not in order.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

If the New York chief OF police woulc
include serio-cornic singers in his raid OF
beer drinkers in music halls, he would merii
the thanks OF the concert-lttending pibiic
The morning times., 1895-12-29
Miners and operntors SIM Apart.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 28.-At midnight
the joint convention OF miners and opera
tors adjourned to Monday morning without,
having agreed upon the question OF main
tanning company stores. They have agreed
to continue the present wage scale OF q
cents per ton for pick mining in the Ii ockina
Valley.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

According to good authority, it woult
have been as difficult to change the De
tenders water lire at the time of the racs
as 1t was to alter her record as winner.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

There would be no necessity OF g
holiday for Congress If way could be-
found to rest the jawbone without removing
the body.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

Whenever Dunraven wants to take an
other ocean voyage he viii find course
due north to be warm compared 10 u trip
10 this country
The morning times., 1895-12-29

COURT BUSINESS SLACK
NonotOny Varied by tie Sentencing OF a
woman.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

On his return to England Dunravcn took
with him all he brought to this country
his valet, his carpet-bag and his con-
science
The morning times., 1895-12-29

who shouted fire and caused the Baltimore
theater catastrophe. escaped without injury.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

NEW YEARS RECEPTIONS
Official Programs of the White Houst
and Cabinet Events.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

THEY MIST RECANT OR DIE
How Christians Are Treated in Eastern
Turkey.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

tween politics and patriotism when tn,
former is disguised In lurid jingoism.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

FATALLY KICKED HIS WIFE
Frenzied Philadelphian Stamps the Life
out Of Her.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

II we are to believe preachers and
politicians. both hades and Congress are
paved with good intentions.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

BILTAIDHE HOUSE OPENED
Family Party at George W. vanderbilt's
Family Mansion.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

The Dingley bill, Wilson bill and Chandle.
Bill are now Congressional attractions.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

What retribution! Perhaps 1t was the
Horr-Harvey debate that brought about the
present financial crisis.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

OCEAN CABLES IF WAR COMES
Only One That Would Not Be Controlled
by Great Britain.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

HIGHWAY CASE VERDICT
Counsel and Court Agree Upon the Form
of the Decision.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
nomination

The headquarters of Gen campos is still
in the saddle.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
WASHINGTON. D. c.. DECEMBER 30 1895

4 solemn niy y wear that tine abJve II
q correct statement of the daily cir
caIafIon oS THE WASi.NGTO TON
TIMES for the week end tug Decem Der
81, 1895, and that all tlls. copies were
actually sold or nnnilesi for a valuable
consideration atid delivered 10 bona
tide purchasers or snbscribers; also,
chat none OF them were returned or
remuin III the office undcltvered.
j. MILTON YOUNG. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23d day of December, a. ID. 1905.
ERNEST &. THOMPSON.
Notary Public.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

ABBOTT WILL REACH TOWN
The English Fighter Expected in Towr
This Afternoon.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

The Spanish cable is enjoying much
needed rest, and the Spanish soldiers viii
follow suit as soon as they reach Havana
The morning times., 1895-12-29

KING OTTO'S CRAZY PRANKS-
little Bavaria's Monarch About TO Be
De;hroneu.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

DUNRAvEN HAD No GUARD
Walked to the Club House Without
Detective Escort.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

CITIES THAT ARE PULLING
At Least Nine Bidders for the Democratic
Convention.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

GEN. WILLIAMS ARRESTED
Charged with False Pretenses and Swind
ling in Baltimore.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

JUST BEFORE THE VOTE
Debate oD the Bond Bill in the
81 House.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

TWENTY-THREE KILLED.
Baliimoreans Were Trampled to Death
IN a Panic in a Theater.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

ENGLISH CHANGE TONE
Foreign Office Anxious to Aid the vene
zuelan Commission.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

ASSAULTED A BANANA MAN
Hon. Ben jamin Butter rworth's Anger Re-
suited in II is Arrest.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

NOT CITIZENS OF THE CITY
SalooDkeepers Who Have Only Taken
Out Their First Papers.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

WILLIE DIED FROM SHOCK
Verdict of the CoroDer's Jury in the
BurDette Case.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

Mr.. MEREDITH EXPLAINS
Introduced the Columbia Road Improve
ment Bill in Good Faith.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

VOTES MELTING AWAY
Bond Bill WIN Pass by only Small
Margin.
The morning times., 1895-12-29

by Great Britain.
KING oTTo's CRAZY PRANKs-
little Bavarias Monarch About to Be
De;lroneL.
HIGHWAY CASE VERDICT
Counsel and Court Agree Upon the Form
of the Decision.
ABBOTT WILL REACH TOWN
The English Fighter Expected in Town
This Afternoon.
CITIES THAT ARE PULLING
At Least Nine Bidders for the Democratic
Convention.
DUNRAvEN HAD No GUARD
Walked to the Club House without
Detective Escort.
GEN. WILLIAMS ARRESTED
Charged with False Pretenses and Swind
ling in Baltimore.
Mr.. MEREDITH EXPLAINS
Introduced the Columbia Road Improve
ment Bill in Good Faith.
NOT CITIZENS OF THE CITY
salooDkeepers Who Have Only Taken
Out Their First Papers.
VOTES MELTING AWAY
Bond Bill VIII Pass by only Small
Margin.
TWENTY-THREE KILLED
Baltimoreans Were Trampled to Death
IN a Panic in Theater.
ASSAULTED A BANANA MAN
Hon. Ben iamin Butterworth's Anger Re-
suited in II Is Arrest.
ENGLISH CHANGE TONE
Foreign Office Anxious to Aid the vene-
zuelan Commission.
JUST BEFORE THE VOTE
Debate oD the Bond Bill in the
House.
WILLIE DIED FROM SHOCK
Verdict OF the CoroDer's Jury in the
BurDette Case.
The morning times., 1895-12-29
The blame is on the weather

viii enable you 10 strengthen
your comfort defenses. Be-
sides the regular fashionable
Walking Goats of Kersey, Beav-
er and Montagnac-are irish
Frieze, Fur Beaver, Chinchilia
and CheVIot Surtouts. listers
and Munster Storm Goats
Richly and warmly lined and
thoroughly tailored.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1895-06-07
Commencement Program.

Following is the program OF
commencement exercises at the
Normal.
Sunday, June 8, II a. m.-Bac-
calaureate sermon by DIR. w. f.
Black, pastor of the Central Chris
tian church, Chicago.
Monday, June 10, $3.50 p. m.-
Girls Inter Society Declamatory
Contest for the w. r. Baird Gold
Medal.
Tuesday, June II, $50 p. m.-
Inter-Society Oratorical contest
for the r. NJ. Ringo Gold Medal.
Wednesday, June 12, $3.50 a. M.
Graduating exercises of the Ele.
mentary class and presentation ol
certificates. 3 m.-Alumni eX-
erciSes and annual meeting. $50
p. m.-Annual address before the
Alumni Association by State Sup
erintendent John r. Kirk. Even
ing, after Alumni address-Al-
umni banquet.
Thursday, June Ia, $3.50 a. m.-
Commencement exercises and pre-
sentation of diplomas to advanced
class and post graduates. 2 p m.
Annual reunion of students.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1895-06-07
School Report.

Second monthly report OF the
Kohlmayer school, beginning April
30. and ending May "a. Number
of pupils enrolled for the month,
25; total number of days attendance
by all pupils, 439; average number
of days attendance per pupil, 13;
average number of pupils attend
ing each day, 20; number OF cases
of tardiness, 8; number of days
taught, 20. The names of those
present each day during the month:
Edna and Mae Polly, Ida Wenger,
Opal Eitel and Albert Gimlin.
NELLIE +. EITEL, Teacher.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1895-06-07
,ate Senator Dubois for the Vice

nate Senator Dubois for the Vice
Presidency. He would make a
great run. Personally, he is the
strongest man in his state, ii not
in the entire northwest, and he Is
not Vice President when the time
comes he will not have the slight
est difficulty in being reelected TO
the Senate" OF course everyone
realizes that the selection OF Presl-
dent must be made before that OF
his running mate, and that the sec
ton from which one comes virtu-
ally decides that from which the
others must be taken, but there is
no harm in expressing liking. for sc
good man as Senator DUBOIS
who could have anything he desir
ed, if the selection were to be
made by the votes of his republican
colleagues in the Senate.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1895-06-07
Gibbs Gossip

July 4th
Gibbs will celebrate.
Plenty of rain and sunshine.
Crops look fine.
Several parties delivered hogs
here Friday and Monday.
Eliza Walters and wife, of Bra
shear visited D. C. Gibbs and wife
Sunday.
Gibbs Bros. are selling more
fine slippers than anybody, at
prices you can afford to pay.
Base bali is all the go with the
young men here at present. They
play every Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Scull preached in the
school house to large audience
Sunday. After services he baptized
three ladies by immersion.
Owing to the disappointment on
Memorial day by the rain, oul
people have decided to celebrate
the 4th at this place in grand style.
Good speakers, fine music, and
amusements of all kinds, closing
at night with grand fire works
Let everybody come.
Ladies see Gibbs Bros. stock o
all wool silk finish Henriettas, al
shades. Wash silks for waists
Fancy Sattines, Wash Goods il
all styles. Silk for trimmings
Ribbons, Laces, Fancy Buckles
ETC., at prices cheaper than yol
can purchase them anywhere.