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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
THE FUNERAL OF DUMAS
THE GREAT FREyCHMAN BURIED
WITHOUT RELIGfOUs CEREMONY ,
which Was Not Approved by the Inhaoit-
ants of the ticinity-Large NUM-
Der OF floral Offerings.

. PARIS. Nov. so.--The funeral OF Alex
andre Dumas took place here to-day
The hearse arrived at the Dumas house.
No II Rue Ampere, at li:5O o'clock, al
which time the street, as well as the ad-
Joining street. kua Alphonse de Neu-
Vile. was crowded with people.
Before the coffin was placed In the
hsarse wreaths, OF which large NUMBERS
had been sent to the house.. were brought
out and put upon two special cars pro-
vided for the purpose. The floral offer
ings were of exquisite design, and ex-
cited great admiration. A special stand
was reserved for the wreath sent by
Coincide Franchise. The defile OF
mournsrs before the coffin continued
until 12l5. The portal and interior hall
of the house were draped with mourn
ing hangings, and the mortuary cham
Der in which the body lay was similarly
draped A five-polnted silver star took
the place of the customary cross behind
the coffin. At the right OF the casket'
which was surrounded by lighted ia
pers was cushion, upon which rested
the grand cross Of the Legion Of Honor.
In the salon adjoining the chamber in
which the coffin rested, Madame Dumas
and the family OF the dead author re-
ceived the condolences OF statesmen, au-
thors, academicians, army officers. ac-
tors. actresses and other persons OF
prominence. who were friends and adj
mirers OF NJ. Dumas. The interment
not being religious one. there was
very little formality. either at the house
or cemetery. Eight mutes shouldered
the coffin. the usual prayers being omit
ted, and bore IL to the hearse. which
was drawn by eight caparisoned horses.
THE COFFIN.
4 black velvet pail with silver stars
covered the coffin. upon which vas laid
NJ Dumas green-embroidered academi-
clans coat, and his sword. The pail
bearers were NJ. Victorlen Sardou. jean
Baptiste Detaille Emile Zola, Coult Bis
card-R0uion. and the Academicians Gas
ton Boissier and Jules Claretie. Cars
bearing the wreaths preceded the cortege
to Montmartre Cemetery. taking the
route along the outer boulevards. the
family following the hearse i'm coaches.
The procession reached Montmartre
Cemetery at 1:iO p. NJ. Tho hearse
halted near the mausoleum Of Eugene
Labiche, whore the coffin was lowered
and placed without ceremony in the
dingy temporary vault. According TO
r'e custom, the mourners shook hands
with the son-in-law Of the deceased as
the representative Of the family.
The inhabitants OF the vicinity crowd
ed into the cemetery and it was appa-
rent from their manner that they great
~ disliked the non-relgious. earth-to-
earth character OF the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
POT POURRI.

Court dress in Berlin IL to be modelled
an the Venetian costumes OF the Renais-
sance. The deputies will appear rs
Venetian senators.
Mr.. and Mrs Gladstone have accepted
an invitation from Lord Rende 10 spend
December with him, at Cannes, france
They will be absent from England three
months
The Irish hare is considered to be
exceptionally strong and suited Tor cours-
ing purposes. a large number OF THESE
hares are exported annually TO England
and Scotland for various coursing meet
ings.
Lady Randolph Churchill, who Is at
present living In Paris, is leading hg-
ure among the cyclists In the fashion
able quarter IL is again rumored that
she VIII shortly marry a prominent oni-
Ger in the English army.
The Illuminating power OF gas-lamp
may be increased fifteen tunes. says
French inventor by sending an artifcial
current of air through the flame. a
small fan or ventilator worked by weak
current is employed for the purpose.
A recent traveller through Alaska says
the territory will become to the United
States what Norway is 10 Europe. the
favorite resort of tourists, hunters. and
fishermen, and that quick-growins hardy
vegetables can be raised there success
fully.
Probably the oldest steam railroad car
i'm this country Is sidetracked at Pull
mans car-shops In Wilmington, Del. IL
was on exhibition at the Columbian Ex-
position and would have been sent TO
Atlanta had the trucks not rotted from
under 1t.
Massachusetts is the only State in the
Union with more than thirteen cis@-s
whose population exceeds 20,c00. and IL
is likely to hold the lead. as its cities
with this distinction number twenty. But
a greater Boston will swallow up num-
Der of them.
Times have changed since the Dutch
fleet could justly claim TO sweep the
seas Now the Dutch navy IL I'm such
a bad condition that the greater number
Of the ships are utterly unseaworthy so
the Minister of Marine tells parliament.
Thorough reorganization Is absolutely
necessary.
The latest archaeological find in Rome
is one Of the most Interesting of all.
bringing to light as It does the entire
residence Of a city perfect. The house
is in an excellent state of preservation
and shows black and white mosaic floors,
remains of decoration in color and elabo-
rate frescoes.
Or. Duclaux has succeeded the late
DR.. Pasteur In the direction OF the In
stitute which bears the name OF that
distinguished man OF science For
long time he was assistant director or
the institution He is member OF the
Academy OF Science and an officer OF
the Legion OF Honor.
Perhaps the most wonderful specimen
Of the cutters craft in the world Is the
knife to be seen in the show-rooms OF
celebrated Sheffield cutlery firm This
extraordinary knife is provided with one
blade for every year since the commence
ment OF the Christian era: the number OF
blades, OF course, now being l,ss5. Blades
are inserted five at a time at the lapse
OF every five years
Miss Foster. a school teacher at Peca-
tonica, Ill. severely whipped pupil
recently because the odor OF onions was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
ilr. Victor and the Pope.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir,-In his effort TO defend the Kaiser,
your CORRESPONDENT r. *. Victor pens
the following sentence, which must. 10
say the least. have evoked smile from
every intelligent reader.
Il do not claim that the Kaiser or the
German nation Is perfect. this claim may
be left 10 the Pope I'm Rome
VIII your correspondent, Mr.. f. X.
Victor kindly tell us which Pope ever
claimed 10 be perfect? VIII he please
tell as which Catholic ever believed this
Let me assure him that when he wrote
these words he was only copying second
hand trash. The Pope claims 10 be
"infallihle," but not free from personal
imperfections. and this simply means that
when the Pope, in his official capacity as
supreme pastor and teacher Of the whole
morals as true, or condemns any such
doctrine as false. he Is dvinely protected
from teaching error, as We learn from
the clear words OF Holy Scripture. The
personal Projections, knowledge, or i'm
perfections of the Pope have nothing
whatsoever to do with his official teach
ing. While the Scribes and Pharisees
were often reproved by our Saviour for
their sins and imDerfectiOns, yet lie told
tho people to do what they taught. be-
cause they sat in the chair Of Moses.
While this is true, let me assure Mr..
Victor. at the same time, that the Popes,
personally, are not quite as Imperfect
as he has been led TO believe from the
little trash which he has read on the
subject.
Ii viii be well for your correspondent
TO remember in future that, while try
ing 10 defend one person. IL will not do
to accuse without reason, and insult mil
i'V''@ 4 CATHOLIC READER.
Richmond, Va. Nov. 30 1875.
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BTRIIN. Nov. 29.-In view OF the GUAM
titv and character Of the documents and
other material evidence collected by the
police by their recent visit 10 the houses
OF prominent Socialists the public prose-
cutor has decided TO close the respec-
tive headquarters Of the Socialist cleo
tiOn unions at once.
This action is 20 be taken upon the
strength of article IL OF the laws relat-
ing 10 associations pending the decision
OF the courts in the matter.
ZURICH. Nov. 2J.-Herr Bebel. the
Socialist leader in the German Reichstag,
together with other leading members Of
the Socialist party in Germany, has ar
rived here, bringing the available funds OF
the party.
The removal Of this money from Ger
many was a measure OF assurance of its
safety pending the legal dissolution Of the
Socialist organization by the German
authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Charged With Wrecking the Bank a
Perry, Oklahoma Territory.

PERRY, o. r., Nov. GA great sen
sation was created in this Territory over
the grand jury returning indictments
against prominent men. who are charged
with wrecklng the bank here.
Four Indictments each We're found
against j. V. N. Gregory. who Is a many
times millionaire of the State OF Michi-
gan. and whose name has been used here
as the banks president: Frederick w.
Parr. cashier Of the State Bank. Fred.
w. Farrar, cashier Of the later First
state Bank: Fred. Gum, clerk IL the
bank. and L. Merry Richardson. Jr.. who
was formerly cashier Of the First State
Bank. which was sold out 10 Farrar.
Gregory. and others last June.
Richardson is rich, and well known
West, and is the. son OF T. NJ. Richard
son. sr., who is the wealthiest man In
Oklahoma. and was the probable candt-
data for Governor Of the Territory. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Allison's signature is done with soft
gold pen. a gift 10 him many years ago.
lie has written with II ever since its pre-
sentation lie writes plainly and Is al
ways quite conventional in his desk trap
pings. Even Mr.. Carlisle likes odd orna-
ments upon his desk, but Mr.. Allison
places such gifts upon the mantel and
keeps only the staid around him He IS
much sought after by autograph hunters
and by graphological readers, as his writ
ing is declared TO be the model Of perfect
balance 1t isn't pretty hand, but II
IS perfectly proportioned, no letter get
ting undue prominence.
Few Of our great men write with ex-
nensive pens and holders. Like Presi-
dent Cleveland, they possess them, but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Quoted n very interesting service and adj
dresses were made by Revs. j. II. Busby
". W. Lear. ". A. Langhorn, and 9TH
ers. Services were closed by singing and
general handshaking by the congresa-
ton
state Senator saxton, OF Colorado. was
at the Capitol yesterday.
Hon. John +. Ryan, of Loudoun county
Sneaker of the House OF Delegates. ar
rived I'm this city last night, and took
Up his winter quarters at the Exchange
Hotel,
Rev. Wv. 4. Laughon. the pastor or
Asburv church, Manchester. was visited
the other night by large committee or
ladies' and gentlemen Of his church. who
left a good supply OF provisions for their
pastor.
The post-ofice desires The Times to
notify its subscribers that IN mailing
the Sunday Times two-cent stamp
should be used.
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Ass.-c..G 70. 'geQ

Senator I'M writes only when he is
alone. according TO an intimate friend
OF his. II he signs the inaugural he
viii want 10 do so secretly. because.
truth TO tell. he is ashamed Of his sigma
ture. The Hill autograph is as scarce as
hens teeth.
The Senator's method OF writing is
not Spencersn. lie uses a broad steel
stub. which his man replaces with "A
fresh one every morning. His pen-holder
he holds between his first and second
fingers. writing with the firm grip adopt
ed 10y copyers and people who Go not
want 10 get writer's cramp. His hand is
half back hand. contracted by much
REED We
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
MAJOR ". q. RrpAss.
i.aIii ShinmtntS.

NEW YORK, Nov es.-Thc sum OF W.
10000 gold was withdrawn from the SUD-
treasury for export to Europe tomorrow:
OF this amount $4,000 were In coin ana
$4,000 in bars.
IL is sisted that T.. Won Norman q
Company will hold 100000 OF the Sl,wV
600 which they intended shipping TO-
morrow II is also rumored that one or
more firms may withdraw sl,cro,ooo early
tomorrow for shipment by the Euro
pean steamers, which do not sail unui
late hour.
The sum of $40. Ooo.o 600 gold was deposit
ed in the sub-treasury to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot DO
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO, Props,
Toledo ONO.
We, the undersigned. have known r..
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years. and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions. and financially
abe TO carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING. KfNNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. Der
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi.
monals free.
Halls Family pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

copying Of legal papers long ago, and
ne can put more words upon page than
any other man who writes public mes
sages. His Thanksgiving procamations
were never spread over more than one
side of page of foolscap, and his guber-
national messages occupied only two or
three He does all his writing himself
and gives his secretary nothing 10 do
but address envelopes and answer use
less questions His handwriting is con-
sidered the most peculiar and non-com-
initial of any Of the public men. it is
only saved from eccentricity by the plain
capital letters and the punctiliousness Of
the dotted is and crossed is.
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ALLISON co INTENTIONAL
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prefer TO write with some good old i'm
plement.
other nations declare that the auto
graphs Of our statesmen are wonderful
in legibility Their own great men Try
to see how badly they can WRITE out
our presidential aspirants know that IL
ie an offence against public, upon
whom they depend. 10 set before them
letters not nt FOR a beginners copy
book.
1t is pretty certain, therefore, when
President Cleveland glances anxiousy
forward upon the unread inaugural he
will spy al the end a signature clear and
plain as the policy it outlines.
C. s. RUSSELL.
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p %z21M1N
MORTON s QUILL

The handwriting Of Levi L. Morton
has been shown by some as a specimen
OF the next signature Of the inaugural.
This writing, according TO the friends Of
Morton, lis as conservative as Allison's,
as open as Reeds. and as methodical as
Harrison's."
But 80 IS not with handwriting charac-
terisfics that this has 10 do, but with in
teresting things concerning the different
ways OF writing Of the different men.
Each has a distinctiveness about #.
caused no doubt by the great individ-
uaHty Of the man. that will never allow
10 10 be- commonplace.
Morton for instance. writes with "A
quill lie "mends" his pen himself, and
uses a quill down 10 a very small stub.
HILLS SEA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

dotting his rs or crossing his is. HE
is an uneducated writer" says a graph
ologist, though ne may have had the
best OF Quotations"
The Carlisle autograph can be obtained
only by sending the latest photograph OF
the Secretary 10 him for signature. He is
a reader writer than speaker. and turns
of page after page OF manuscript. all
badly written but spleudldly worded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Thomas 3 Reed is more a speaker
than a writer He knows this and tries
the harder 10 write we'll His autograph,
too is a rare one. Mr.. Reed writes In a
jerky way. He circles his pen round
and round without making a mark as
nervous bookkeepers do. then suddenly
achieves a letter His pen is lady's
gold pen, TO which there is said 70 he a
history. None 80 sentimental as Tom
Reed, and II the pen ne writes with is "A
"icving pen" or a lucky PEN those
who know his nature will not marvel
BRICES c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

sharpening IL every morning. lie writes
slowly but firmly. not Ike an old man,
but like a very determined one. lie has
a peculiar way OF making all the loops
i'm his VI about the same height. He
thinks this shows an evenly balanced
Judgment. In fact. il is so .caialogued
by the psychologists. One of them sent
a very interesting graphological pam
phlot TO Mr.. Morton when he was III In
paris and the ex-Vice- President read IT
through Since then you may search
his signatures through for an irregular
NJ without finding it, HE is most pune
tilious about his period authorizations,
and writes always upon broad, fiat
topped desk upon which he lays both
arms. writing we'll in front Of him.
Ctr NAME
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OBITUARY.


CAPTAIN W. ~. COOKE.
ASHEvILLE, N. c.. Nov. so.-Spsciai.-
Captain w. NJ. Cooke, Jr., one OF Ashc-
yille's most promincn; citizens. died early
this morning OF pneumonia. He had been
sick only a few days.
THOMAS KNOX BELL.
NORFOLK. VA, Nov. So.-Spcciai.-
Thomas Knox Bell died this evening OF
Bright's disease He was prominent
member Of the Royal Arcanum, Red-Men.
and Home Circle, and editor OF the area
numi.e. and about flfty-fye years OF
age.
Probably no man in Norfolk had more
frieu;ls He was the most unsclhsh and
knd-heartcd OF men and spent his hte
working for others.
MAJOR ". O. RrpAss.
WYTHEvILLE, VA. Nov. Especial
William Gordon Repass. editor OF the
Patriot Herald died at his homo In
Wytheville. last night.
He was gallant soldier, and rose from
the ranks 10 major. He was hnlgnt
Templar, and prominent citizen.
THOMAS NJ. ARR1>GfuS.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Nov. G.-Judge
Thomas NJ Arlington died at his nome
here this morning. n
In 1865 he was elected judge OF the CITY
Court, and held the position until removed
bv the Federal authorities under the re-
construction of 1865. He WAS again cho-
sen I'm 1875, and held the position uninter-
ruptediy until few weeks ago. when ne
resigned on account OF continued Ill
health.
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II Whitney Autographs the Next Inaugural He Will Do It
With Fountain Pen
GOV. MORTON'S PUNCTILIOUS QUILL.
Reed Writes With ay Gold PsnBricS Queer Cash SBoalufai USES
Stub Carlisle Lap Pad and Cleveland Rusty Old Love Oh
aPen---kCKnItyS Writing PecuiartkS.

stir the gray hair Of the outgoing man.
with clear eyesight he can read the
lines ahead OF him before they are de-
llvered. The sentiments, adverse or
agreeable, will dance before the outgoing
Presidents eyes like lines upon a DOCK
over which the light flickers. The hand
writing with which the pages VIII DC
sipned will determine the future course
NJ administration Of the party. II the
signature could be known how many an
unsettled question of the next four
years would be speedily settled.
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T.RE&z e -

Mr. Reed employs n stenograDher and
typewriter and does little more than
sign his own sentiments though he die
tafcs every word.
Brices signature Is done upon a costly
desk with a valuable pen and Jewelled
holder for assistants. lie has a heavy
oak seat. with the finest of trappings
thereto. His desk is covered with costly
ornaments, the gifts OF those daughters
who think so much of their father, and
his ink-bOttle is great deep well of ma
tive sapphire, imitau ~ gem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
MKINIEY LOOP
"0'S<<'@'' =

and the loop is manlfestIy pIanned 70
squeeze IN the line. Mr. Mckinley Is
painstaking with his signature as he is
with all things. and shows the trait that
keeps him always harping upon one pet
string. in the popularity OF his capital
letters. These have an exaggerated loop
everywhere and always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

John G.. Carlisle is what is known as
an obstinate writer lie sits down in
certain position and holds his pen just
50. II It Is cranky" 1t breaks before he
viii yield an inch TO II. Other people
turn their pens. shake them. coax them,
but not Mr.. Carlisle. He writes usually
upon a book or lap tablet, and carries
his pen-a screwed up one-in his vest
n>ok~A ~ - not careful wratsSs never
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Copyright. 1895. for The Times)
When President Cleveland escorts the
Incoming President from the hotel where
the newcomer may be stopping. and
takes him I'm the White House car
rage 10 the Capitol for the reading Of
the inaugural address, the incoming
President Will hold in his right hand a
bulky volume OF manuscript from which
he will read
President Cleveland will stand or sit
beside the newcomer upon the east por-
ticO Of the Capitol. and the futter OF
the pages of the new inaugural viii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

William G. Whitney IS the fastest
writer that ever dealt i'm stocks or mani
puated the business world. lie never
touches hand to paper when he writes,
and his wrist. held high and htte
back handed" skins over the paper so
fas; as 10 perplex those who are dealing
with him. This mans wonderful business
success within a few years is owing TO
his quick writing. lie can do in a minute
what others daily over for five.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Grover Cleveland is a bal writer. He IS
one o. I'VE good Democrats and personal
f-lands that cannot wri.e lcgloly- The
Cleveland desk is a funny one at all
times. Upon one corner OF IL stands
pi.ture of Mrs. Cleveland and Baby Ruth.
the first one taken OF them. They are
IN case with doors that close. Upon
the other corner of the desk-a fat-top
affairs "A beribooned blotter. and the
wriung-pad itself is OF home nianutac-
ture Mrs. Cleveland makes many little
things for her husband.
The Cleveland pen is an old steel one,
the older the better, and The signature
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Journalism in Germany.

BERLIN. Nov. 29.-Dr. Forster, editor
Of the Journal Of Ethical Culture mas
been sentenced to three months impris-
onment int a fortress. having been con.
victed Of Les Majestic for articles printed
in that paper.
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made with it looks as If a ny had crawled
across the paper in pursuit of a sugary
trail laid OFT like Grower C-i-e-y-e-i-
and When Mr.. Cleveland writes he
wears pair OF gold soectacles. Their
wires twist round his ~ars and he looks
a very patriarch Of wisdom and years.
When the signature is completed, which
is done in a jiffy. the spectacles are taken
of and laid alongside the photograph OF
Mrs. Cleveland. one afternoon the Presi-
dents wife entertained some kndergar-
ten teachers and took them 10 see her
husbands desk Please do not disturb
his spectacles." she said laughingly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

William Mckinley was accused once
of writing with his tongue out. IL was
a friendly bit OF chatting. and was caused
by the evident fact that he writes ike
child just forming his letters. No slower
hand ever croeps over paper The Nc
Kinley signature Is unmistakable II one
gets only a glimpse of the last three
letters. These are prone to run down hill
.rrrcne 90
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Mr.. Harrison writes upon a roller-top
desk that looks out over beautiful bit
of Indianapolis scenery. lie has large,
heavy pieces upon his desk, and in writ
ing yields his pen faciiiy and we'll lie
is fond Of writing. is willing 10 give his
autographs, and looks forward to put
ting his name TO whole books as an au-
thor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

From this time until January LIST. 1893.
n six-months' subscription to The Daily
Times win be given absolutely tree OF all
charges to every newiy-marrted couple
In the State OF Virginia who Will send
promptly the announcement OF their we'd
ding 10 The Times, and request that the
paper be sent them. In Richmond ana
Manchester the paper will he delivered
by carriers. In all other places II Will
be sent by mall postage paid.