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The Washington times., 1895-05-30
THE FAD FOR POSTERS.
A New Mania in Collecting which VI
owe to the PerSfanS

A New Mania in Collecting W hich We
owe to the PersianS.
The poster mania is a comparatively new
disease-an excellent disease, by the way,
for it furnishes material for some rich
and curious collections, and one which
has brought into being a whole branch OF
commerce and industry far from unImpor-
tant, says Scribner's Magazine.
The successive stages OF this commerce in
posters are Interesting TO note. When
the first works OF this kind appeared upon
the walls the novelty lovers began their
campaign How could these mural fres-
cos be secured? To peel them off the walls
ones self at night seemed the simplest
plan, but il was also the most dangerous.
1t involved the risk OF being caught IN
the act, taken to the police station, and
soundly fined, to say nothing OF the risk
of ''peeling' them badly and getting off
the wall only thing OF tatters. 1t became
necessary then to secure the completely OF
an all-powerfGl peTsonase-the bill poster.
How many great collectors, honorable and
honored men. rich and well placed in life.
have bowed down before his majesty the
bill poster!
The paster of the posters, realizing sum
which varied with the Importance or the
vogue OF the matter in hand, came 10 de-
serve the name of the unpaster OF posters.
That was the primitive period, the -stone
age of poster collectors. The bronze age
began when one or two print sellers in the
neighborhood ofthe quayS arranged with the
bin posters for few copies, which they sold
to their customers
The print sellers, driven by the gro wing
flood of demand, finally decided that it
was worth while to arrange with the pro
prietors OF the posters themselves that a
part of each printing should be preserved
for amateurs, and so the commerce in
posters became q real profession
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
AN IRISH MUD CABIN.

Children, Parents nd Pigs, Dogs, Cats,
Cattle, and Donkeys Sleep Toget her.
1t consists of two rooms and possibly a
small demi-detached outhouse, which is used
as a storeroom for perishable articles, says
the Cornhill Magazine There is not chink
in the walls or thatch save narrow Chin
Dey which seldom if ever, answers its pur-
pose The doorway faces the east and emits
the smoke. What little light penetrates
inside through the tiny windows discloses
the deep chocolate stain from the eternal
tuTf-reek which peryades the atmosphere
of the interior and literally paints walls,
roof and furniture uniform color The
furniture is rough and also scanty, few
stones atouing for the occasional COM
plete absence OF chairs.
The mud floor is also more or less wet
from the patter of the children's bare feet
or from the animals, which have free ac-
cess to the house At night there is goodly
company within the walls OF this spacious
mansion. In the inside room there are two
or three box beds. or berths where the chill
dren sleep, according to their age and sex;
from nine to twelve is not an uncommon
number in family. In the state berth in
the calliogh. or recess at the side of the
hearth, the father and mother repose un-
screened from the live stock of the farm
and breathe the same atmosphere as some
eight quadrupeds, besides the poultry. Pigs,
cattle, dogs, cats, and probably a horse or
donkey. have their bed space, respectively,
and jealeusly resent any encroachment by
a bedfellow.
Astonishing as it may appear. there are
hardly any disagreeable odors The over
powering smell OF the peat smoke evidently
acts as complete disinfeetant and fortu-
natelyit s innoxious to the inhabitants of
the howell Equally astonishing is the fact
that the whole community is in comparative
harmony, and even the babies rarely cry.
There is plenty of occupation for ali the
family who are able and willing to work, the
mother doing little but nurse the young
est infant.
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1T MAY BE DARK STREETS.

The news columns this morning give an
augury concerning z city lighting that is not
encouraging to those who are obliged to
travel the streets by night. Too high
price for gas and too little money 10 pur-
chase IL have made sufficient street light
ing serious question. Had the Senate
concurred in the action or the House at the
last session of Congress there would have
been no cause for anxiety. But the in-
fluence Of the Washington gaslight mon-
opoly caused the Senate to strike ont the
clause providing cheaper gas, and as there
was not a sufficient appropriation there
must be economy in lighting.
The possible use OF the act oonferring
power on the Commissioners to regulate
he price Of gas may improve the situation,
but there is no surety that the law is oper-
ative, and even in case OF enforcement it
only refcrs to city lighting. and gives no
relief 10 consumers.
Each day furnishes new reasons why
Congress should be induced 10 give this
City cheaper gas. AT present consumers
pay higher price than is charged IN any
other city. and there is no excuse for it,
except that Congress has not been properly
urged to fix a lower rate.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
SNDTTIoSs:
THE SAVIOR OF FLORIDA.
Hin Disston, the Automatic Geniu
of 1hf. SXNn mIis

Him Disston, the Automatic Genius
of the Swamps.
lat rather short, thick, quick-eyed man
vii gray mustache aud corrugated face
! wliwas seen strolling through the corridors
of le Waldorf the other day in company of
Sadly Cassatt of Chesterbrook was one
OF enry Disstons sons. l hardly knew
him he was so dressed up, says q New
Yor Press writer Ham Disstou is
capale of passing himself of as the auto
NATL genius Of the swamps. He is the
sreaFeclaimer. He was never known
to yil to fatigue. He is composed of
wires springs, nerves. animal spirits and
electrity. With these ingredients there is
an adlixture of good aud common phil
osophy
Heintrited fe W million sfromhisfather,
who mite them selling his own saws, and
has incInsed his sfortuns'Sonsiderably since
coming VI age Ham is about fifty
He wintes in Florida, but never hibernates.
He g0eshere 10 dig, and ditch aud drain
Near X simmee is his plaything, a sugar
mill thai cost him $3.50, 600. He has a pri
Vate raroad ten miles long TO haul him
self ani his guests over the reclaimed
swamp. His land now measures over
l 900 90 acres, all once under water;
now high aud dry.
TheScall him down there the savior OF
Florid In the land Of flo wers and Tleas,
sand q u sentiment, he dresses after the APP
provedmanuer of the cracker--narrow
rimmelSiouCh hat down over the left eye,
trousers well bagged at the knee, sack
coat OF nany years growth calico shirt
no coilalSuo tie chaw terbacker in right
cheek andeu Innocent and lnsuphisticated
countenane He runs up to Philadelphia
once wet. making lightning change On
hissleeper ping and cunning The ecrackers
think lie dlisses as they do when in Phila-
delphia, ang the Philadeiphians think he
observes az the proprieties of the common
wealth whn in Florida. Ham is a
great politician
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, May 29-Fhur firm, un
chaHged-receipts. s, DAT barrels; shipments.
13,627 barrels; sales, 500 barrels. Wheat
Inactive and higher-No. red, spot, S1a
81 1 4; month, S1aS1 IA; June 81 asked;
July, 81 3 -4aS2; August, 81 3-4aS2; Sep
tembeF, 50 4 asked; steamer No. red,
7SaTS 1 -4-receipts 100 bushels; stock,
5TS,075 bushels; sales, 1S6 600 bushels;
southern by sample, S1aS3; do. on grade.
79aS2 Corn eaSy-mixed, spot, IS IA
5S .; month, 5S 1-2 asked; June, 5S;
July, 81 3 3-4a5S-receipts, 26,60S bushels;
shipments, S3,915 bushels; sales, $4,000
bushels; southern white curn, 90; southern
yellow, % 5-S Oats firmly held-No.
white western, 81 1-2a3S; No. mixed,
34a34 12-reeeipts, 1873 bushels; stock,
123, ,909 bushels. Rye firm, but demand
very slow-Sales Of No. 2, 74-stock. II, :
719 bushels Hay quiet-goud to choice
timothy, 13 .5Oa14.OO. Grain freights
weak, unchanged. Sugar firm, unchanged.
Butter and eggs firm, unchanged. Cheese
quiet and unchanged
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when Lsnaon sherirfs Ate Goose.

Thavie's iIn, in Holboru, nice, quiet
spot, was fotmerly an inn OF chaucery.
Thayie was in armorer of the Time OF
Edward III-probably Welshman, and
in all likelihood a "Davie," and perhaps
the original Taffy of English prejudice.
There were plenty Of Welshmen in Hoiborn
in the days of the Plantagenets. They
would lie in wait for your worship strut
ting down from your inn toward the
court and offer cheeses OF the kind they
called Talgar at less than market prices
and without paying the city dues.
The city bailiffs would run them in IL
they caught them, and generally kept
sharp lookout for forestallers and regrat-
ters and people with a taste for bargains.
Thus, in 1875, one day after dinner, John
Clerk, a poulterer, met John Spencer with
twenty-five geese in Holborn, when COM
ing to the city," and forthwith bought the
whole flock He wGs adjudged fore
staller and the geese were forfeited to
the use of the sheriff, SO that there would
be a rare goose pie at the next city
feast.-All the Year Round
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
FoRMosA TO THE JAPANESE.

Official Transfer to BE Made, But the
1nha bitauts VIII Fight.
Shanghai, May 29.-Lord Ii Ching Fang,
son Of the viecroy, Ii Hung Chang, with Mr.
John ". Foster, who will start for Pesca-
dores tomorrow to formally transfer the
Island OF Formosa to the Japanese. The jap
anese have landed at Taipehfu, town of
10 900 inhabitants, eleven miles up the
Tamsui River, and the residence of the
governor of Formosa, and have informed
he authorities that they intend 20 take
possession of the island. Fighting is i'm
minent,
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

No. white corn, per busheI, 61a62.-
No. timothy hay, per ton, 13.75a14 co.
No. 2 timothy hay, per ton, IL. .5Oa21 so.
No. mixed hay, per ton, 12.OOa13OO-
No. 1 clover hay, per ton, S.0Oa10O0.
No. j cut hay, per ton, 13.50a14.50,
Bulk bran, per ton, T.O0a1S 90. Bulk
middHngs. per ton, I7.OOa1s OO0 Rye
straw, per ton, 13.50a14.0O. Wheat
straw per ton, G. 90. The above quotations
for car lots delivered on track, Washington
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
That Is Certain.

Mr.. Murray Hill-If the Venus de Medici
could be animated into life woman would
only remark that her waist was too large
Mrs. Murray Hill-That's where you are
mistakenagain. The Venus de Mediciwould
have on pair of corsets before any one
would have a chance to say word.-Texas
Siftings.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
The Irony of Fate.

This life is full of ups and downs,
And merit wins, it's said.
The barber strives for many crowns,
He's always at the head.
Alasl The poor chiropodist!
Far lower he is put.
He never hopes to head the list
He's always at the foot
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
washington Grain Market.


Spring patent flour, per barrel, At Ga 3. 90.
Spring straight flour, per barrel, 4. .25a4. 90.
winter patent flour, per banel, 4.50a475.
Winter straight flour, per barrel, 4.00a4 25.
Winter extra flour, per barrel, 3.60a3.75.
Clipped white oats, per bushel, 40a41.
No. 2 white oats, per bushel, 38a39 No.
2 mixed oats, per bushel, 35a35 q.
No. 2 yellow corn, per bushel, 61a62.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
From an old cynic.

Suppose the men should attend isx par
ties" in one week; how the women would
abuse them for their worthlessnessi And
the abuse would be deserved. Men have
something more important to do than to
gabble and gobble. Women should have.
-Atchison Globe.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

There are bcoms that live and booms that
give great JOY when they are booming.
And there are booms that die and booms
that lie about candidates from morning
to morning
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

According to the Buddhist theory, Mir
vana is state of complete rest. Accord
ing to common-sense Buddhism cannot
find Nirvana any too quickly.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
Cnnec for Thanks.

''In this, " said the thankful fatherof twins,
TrottiBg them both on his knees,
With thought of the neighbors', where
tripletS had come,
doth one little pair beat threes."
Buffalo Courier.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

1t will soon be time for country political
agitators TO return TO their d<y-goods box
occupation of aiming tobacco juice at knot
holes insidewaIks. Business is improving.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

The Michigan summer resort proprietor
who proved the existence OF a sea serpent
with snap shot camera would make
good boomer for New Alexandra.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

Incidentally it might be mentioned that
ex-Congressman sibley is going to Ken,
lucky to help lift Senator Blackburn out of
the ''gold bag" trench
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Confessions OF an Opium Eater.

This remarka BILE and intensely fas-
cinating book, by Thomas de Quincy,
one of the most extraordinary works
ever written, is offered free to Times
readers, who subscribe for one month,
at 35 cents.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

A Fifteen-Cent Lunch.
The gastronomic programme
Is a sight for one to see;
You can have hydrated coffee
Or renovated tea;
And if you care to risk it
Some prehistoric cheese.
a large pneumatic biscuit
Or Some bifurcated peas.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
Ninon de fEnclos, secret,

Ninon de l'Euclos possessed at seventy the
complexion of girl at sixteen. And this
is to wha tshe attributed it: Half an
ounce OF tincture Of benZoin, sixteen ounces
best rose water, ten drops altar Of roses
Sponge the wet skin with this preparation
after the bath. An equal weight OF refined
linseed oil added to this mixture and rubbed
well into the arms and neck twice daily
will preserve them from attenuation" I"
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

tits reported that Congressman BouteIle's
new edition Of Hawaiian history VIII not
be published uutl the next session Of Con-
gress.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

it is safe to believe the Spanish report Of
his death.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

The more light we get on the gas question
the better able are we to see the extortiou-
ate methods of the gas company.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

1t is likely that Chaurcey Depew's
Harrison-b boom dinner left a dyspeptic
taste in the mouths of some of the guests.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

Every time the New York police force
is reconstructed it becomes necessary TO
reorganize Tammany.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

Now that Speaker Crisp has come out
flat-footed in favor of silver we may look
for a new tail TO Candidate sibely's kite.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

The Hon. Samuel Eli Quigg has passed the
first stage of Journalism He has been
sued for libel.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

That MONDAY darkness in New York
city was possibly due to too much muni-
cipaI virtue
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sunseribers . ..rhs rlmes., yvin {

Subscribers 10 ..The Times" win confer
favor by promptly reporting any dis
courtesy OF collectors, neglect of duty
on the pnrt Of risa- carriers. Complaints
elrner by mail or in person VIII receive
prompt attention Papers should he de-
livered TO an parts OF the city by ss3o
O'Clock each morning. Including sunday.
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The Fnssv Man

Although Wei blessed with earthly goods
His Joys were fragile as a bubble;
He fletted meath the worst OF debts
Because lie always borrowed trouble.
New York World
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

From the Georgia Point of View.
The talk about Mr.. Cleveland for a third
term is thickening up like pot of SOAP
Atlanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1895-05-30

THE Washington Times" A. a rlenl-
ber OF the Rochdale Cooperative So
Ciety.
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Allen Quartermain

is one OF the most fascinating stories
of that wizard OF the pen, Rider
Haggard. 1t tells of stirring events
in Africa. Free, IL you subscribe
TO The Times for one month, at 35
cents.
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FINANCIAL.
American Security
and Trust Co, 1405 G st.
Capital paid in ....-.sI, go. 600
surplus S----.-- ~, 600

IT is only required OF you to own the land
to borrow money OF this company TO build
the house. You pay about the prevailing
rate OF interest.
American Security
And Trust Co, l405 st
C. J. BELL, President
The Washington times., 1895-05-30
Sew York stoek Exehnns..

Furnished by SIlsbv & Co. bankers ani
brokers. metropolitan Bank Building Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington. d G
OD Hizh Low Closfug
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Ma ddaninty Strffa

Ma Gdrning Strife.
This nlaadening strife
Makes many arms ache:
Tie dulier Ihe knife
The tougher the stake.
Hotel Mail.
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Chicago Board of Trade.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-10-24
A MARINE AND LAND BICYCLE.

Orleans, La. The wheels are preferably
of copper, their side plates inclosing a
large central air space, as shown in the
sectional view. The rear wheel, form
ing the drive wheel, has on it's sides lat
eral blades to engage the water when
the bicycle is so used, ard its felly is
toothed to enable it to take hold of ice
when the rubber tire, which is only de-
signed for land use, is removed. To
hold the bicycle upright when used in
the water side weights are connected
by suitable balls to the wheel aXles, but
when the machine is used on land these
weights are raised by chains which pass
through a tube depending from the
frame bars, links of the chain engaging
a stop or pin to hold the weights raised.
The saddle of the machine is of form
designed to prevent the water from
splashing up against the rider, and has
ut its rear end lateral mud and water
guard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-10-24
GEN. WILLIAM MALONE.
He Was Ono Of the Unique Char
acters of His Time.
yIis Famous Encounter with Senator Hill,
the Great Leader of Southern
Democrats-A Scene With
out q Precedent.

There died, on October s, one of the
most picturesque characters, if not one
of the most remarkable men,.of the
time Gen. William. Malone has
never been popular man in the
sense in which the word is general
ly used, but he has had a fair share of
that admiration that always goes out
to courageous, aggressive and impul-
sive men. Gen. Malone, says the Chi
cago Inter Ocean, won his first reputa-
ton as trusted lieutenant of Gen. Lee.
He was a dashing but self-contained
army officer, and was devotedly attached
to the cause of his state and to his COM
mander.
His first appearance in the field of
national politics was after the quarrel
in the democratic party in Virginia in
1880 as to the readjustment of the debt.
Mr.. Malone was elected United States
senator and took his seat in March,
1881. At that time the organization of
the senate hung in the balance. The
republicans were sure of members
enough to organize the senate, but cleo
tions had not been held and their policy
was to delay the organization until the
new senator's were in their seats. The
policy of the democrats was to force
immediate organization. There were
rumors and something more as to the
position Mr.. Malone would ultimately
take. 1t was stated that in the organi-
cation he would not act with the demo-
Gratis, and it was certain that he did
not attend the democratic caucus. The
policy of the democratic leaders was to
smoke him out and make him declare
his purpose. avid 500 .HlI.- ..sH
Senator Hill, of Georgia, then in his
prime, as representative of the extreme
southernism of the democratic party,
undertook the task of driving Mr.. Ma
hone from his position between the two
parties into the democratic ranks. On
the 14th of March, 1881, in speech
rasping and exasperating in innuendo
and offensive insinuations, all directed
at Malone, Senator Hill precipitated
one of the most extraordinary scenes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-10-24

ever witnessed in the United States SEN
ate. 1t was against the traditions of
the senate for new member to speak.
Mr.. Hill seemed to regard this tradition
as rule that would prevent Mr.. Ma
hone from resenting his extremely of
fensive speech. The senate generally
seemed to take the same view of the
situation, but, very much to the sur
prise of all, as soon as Senator Hill had
taken his seat Senator Malone slipped
quietly to the front of clerks desk and
proceeded to reply to Mr.. Hill. For
minute he spoke quietly and in self
contained way, then, springing forward
half across the space between himself
md the Georgia senator, he addressed
Hill personally with great vehemence
of manner, haunting him with playing
the part of a custodian of the demo
cratic party. He announced that he
was the custodian of his own democ-
racy and as proud of his record and as
responsible for his words as Mr.. Hill.
The scene was without precedent in
the senate. The nearest approach to
it was the celebrated encounter be-
tween Zach Chandler and jefferson
Davis. The Malone episode was unlike
any other case. The senator fro m Vir-
gipia made no pretense of senatorial
dignity or reserve, but spoke in a vehe-
ment and impassioned manner. Atth
close of his speech the republican sem
ators gathered about him and congrat-
ulated him, and later in the debate,
when Senator Hill attempted to reply,
Malone again broke over the senator
ial rule by asking Hill directly certain
pointed questions. The extraordinary
scene ended in Mahone's voting with
the republicans, and it was conceded
that Mr. Hills tactics had been mis-
take, as they drove Malone at once
into an open espousal of the repub-
lican cause.
After that there were many encoun-
tiers, and the star of Hill declined,
while that of Malone went up. The
latter went into the political arena
with the spring of lion and he kept
up the fight, not only with the demo-
cratic party, but with the faction of
the republican party opposed to him,
with sort of feline ferocity. 1t is
useless to analyze such a character.
Mr.. Malone from the first was confess
eddy eccentric. He was ,fastidiously
eccentric in the matter of dress, and
was impulsively so in nearly all of his
political controversies. On the floor of
the senate he was dramatic and pic
turcsque, and in his political plans had
the general theory of cavalry officer
He cared nothing for the people in his
way, little for those who might be al
lies, but he was absorbed in carving
his own point first, last, and ali the
time. His appearance in national pol
itics marked new era in the south.
He worked out his own course, and
while active exercised great influence.