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The evening times., 1895-12-12
Several Curious Things.

After nearly half century of married
life together John Cowling and his wife
OF Jeffcrsonville. Ind. We're divorced seven
years ago and Mr.. Cowling married again.
-Four months ago his second wife died.
and last week he and his divorced wife We're
remarked. CowiiDg is sc years old and
his wife is "A.
Jake Gregory. an old negro living near
Eaveriy, KY, last week traded his wife
to a neighbor for an old mule, a pointer
dog and So in cash. The woman was a
willing party to the swap, and even bor-
rowed the mule from her ex-husbaDd TO
carry her to her new home.
A woman weighing 500 pounds died at
New Middleton. Ind. recently. She was
said to be the largest woman in the State.
A large number of unpublished letters
from literary and musical celebrities was
found recently among the papers left by
George Thompson, an Edinburgh la awyer.
The letters are being published in the Glas-
gov Evening News. The first batch con-
tains letters from Jean Armour, the wife OF
Robert Burns, and from the poets brother.
Letters from Dickens, Scott, Byron, Tom
Moore Beethoven, Haydn and Weber are
to follow. -.fAs.- .r.... o.. p, ..,,,t, -.
gricultural returns from the county
of London have queer sound Yet OF
the 75,442 acres. on which its population
OF 4,232,11S lives. no fewer than 14.iOl
are cultivated, besides 261 used for grazing
making nearly one-finh OF the whole
AREA used for farming purposes. Between
1898 and 1885 five hundred acres were
lost to cultivation. -'
worthy successor TO the erstw hile
sockless Socrates. Jerry Simpson, is Judge
Martin Of Atchison. who, According to the
Globe, never wore a BeeEtie in his life but
once. The exception was when he was
married.
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the measure are seldom given an oppprtu-
never knows what kind of legislation is
being urged through Congress until II is
eal3ed--up-in that body for consideration,
when 1t is generally too late to oppose 1t
successfully.
Take the bond bill as an example II Is
the evident intention of the promoters
to railroad it through Congress without Civ
ing taxpayers chance to be heard in oppo-
sition. Monday afternoon the Senate com.
mittee was secretly called together to
consider an amendment to the Highway
ACT. Which is intended to remove the possi-
bility of a defeat of the street extension
system in the courts. The committee was
instructed TO report favorably on the bill
without having heard but one side OF the
question, and it will probably be passed in
the Senate before those opposed TO its
enactment can muster an effective opposi-
ton.
The same tactics viii be employed in the
attempt TO enact the bond bill But unless
the-conlmittee absolutely refuses to hear
only the arguments of the specula tors there
will be facts presented that will insure
an adverse Recommendation, provided the
committee desires 10 be just. 1t is expected
that the Senate will pass the bond bill,
inasnuch as n number OF Senators will be
benefited by its enactment. But when it
reaches the House an opposition will be
developed that will prove a graveyard TO
the hope of ever again burdening the pub
lie with a debt to enrich spectators.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
FEATHERED MONSTER.
Strange and Gigantic Bird Killed by a
Man in West Virginia ,,....,...
Baltimore a merican.

!
Elias sIdkiff of Hamlin, Lincoln county,
was in Charleston the other day, and pro-
posed to the State Historical and Antiquar-
ian Society that if il would send a tayider-
mist to Hamln the s'ciety could secure a
monster bird, of a kind never seen before
by any one in West Virginia.
The feathcred monster is described by
Mr.. Midkin, from measurements taken by
himself and W. W. Adkins of Hanliu,
who killed the bird at the mouth of Van
matters Creek, with live bullets from his
rifle, while hunting slcersoa MoBday-s --s,s
The bird is seven feet four inches frum
tip to tip, four feet from tip of bin tn tail
flat bill four inches long and three inches
wide, sumewh similar to that of a duck;
web feet, covering nearly a square foot of
area each; neck nineteen inches long, legs
about eleven inches hing, and aboue>one
and one-half inches through belnw the
feathers; plumage dark brown, relieved ON
the wings and breast by light blue shading.
The bird when first seen was circling
high in the air, but came down very quickly
ard alighted in the water, where Adkins
got a good shot at ii, cripDling its wing.
Adkins attempted to capture the strange
fowl alive, but it was sn vicinus that he
could not get near it without killing it,
which required five bullets.
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Forgiven.

Majorie was recently an attentive wit
ness to reconciliation which followed a
spirited argument between two members
of our family. I'm Just awfully sorry,
and l wish you'd forget my part In the
matter" said one. "Oh, it's all right.
It's bit unfortunate thatsit occurred.
but l was more TO blame than you," said
the other penitent.
Yesterday Majorie was very restless and
naughty during Sunday schoo, session.
Arriving home. ber mother mt her to her
room with the suggestion that she kneel
down and ask God to forgive her naughti-
ness in His house. MaIorie came tripping
down stairs within three minutes.
I'm afraid. Majorie, that you did not
dc what ! told you.' said her mother.
Yes, 1 did, too replied the child Sc
rcneIy. II told God TWAS sorry. and He
said. All right; It's misfcrtunate, but
was more to blame than you. PUCK.
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where cs,mries Come From.

A great many OF our finest singers have
come from Italy and France, but until we
read it in an EIfgiisirnewspaper some days
ago we never knew that Germany carries
on very large trade in the rearing and
exporting OF canaries, and that the largest
establishment in the world for the breed
ing OF these creatures is situated within
the domains of that empire, away up
among the Hartz Mountains OF Prussia.
From this and a afewsurrounding but much
smaller nurseries no fewer than &c. 900
birds are dispatched every year to the
United States and Canada; while in the
same time at least 1000 go to Great
britain, and about e. 600 go to Russia
Harper's Round Tables
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OPINIONS OF ADVERTISERS.
c. Auerbnch and Lew Callisher Speal
Highly of The Times.

c. Auerbnch and Lew Callisher Speak
Highly of The Times.
Leading merchants value The Times as
an advertising medium as the following
letters will conclusively show:
C. Auerbach, Domestic Sewing Machines
and Pattern Rooms. Hats and Mems Fur
nishings. 500 Seventh street northwest.
corner II, Washington, d. c., December
II, 1895.
Business Manager Washington Times
Dear Sir: We inserted want in your col
ums this morning to go in three times, for
an assistant in our sewing machine depart
ment The want has fulfilled its mission,
and you will please discontinue it.
This speaks very highly for the eff
cheney of calling for help through the col
umns of The Times. Very truly,
LOUIS C, AUERBACH.
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Office of Lew Callisher, Diamonds. Watches,
Jeweiry. &C., 225 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, Washington, d. c., December
IL, 1895.
Editor Times-Dcar Sir: Can't resist
acknowledging the value of your paper
as an advertising medium after receiving
the inclcsed letter from North Carolina,
which is one OF many that come through the
mails in response. TO articles advertised in
your sheet, 10 say EothiDg OF the hundreds
of coupons cut out and brought in Eersn
for articles advertised. Am more than
pleased at the results up TO date, and con-
gratulate you in conducting such an able
enterprise. Truly yours,
LEW CALLISHER
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Acknowledgement Citizen.

1t is claimed that peas have been grown
from seed three thousand years old. taken
from the mummy case of Thehan king.
Not having been present when the peas
we're encased We cannot speak from per-
sonal observation. Their blossoms should
have preservative Odor, and the soup a
more decidedly dusty flavor than modern
ones. Mr.. MeiDptah, the gentleman who
was enclosed with the peas. is one of the
most even tempered of citizens, taking
little or no interest in politics. and re-
naming almost constantly iudoors.-New
Whatcorn Reveille.
The evening times., 1895-12-12
THE SYSTEM NEEDS REVISING.


The Congressional system of creating laws
for the District was never adopted In spirit
Of justice, nor does 1t invite a full and free
discussion Of the several measures alleged
to be enacted in the interestsof the public.
Congress acts In the capacity of city
council for Washington. 1t is our only law
making body, and all proposed legislation
of any kind or nature that affects this city
should never be reported Oh by the Dis
trict committees until both sides of the
question involved are given public hear
ing.
Under the present system bills that are
referred to the District committees are gen.
orally considered in secret session. When
the committee is ready to take 'up. GER
tain bill the member who introduced ii is
notified, and he In turn sends request to
those interested in It's PASS ge that they
may explain its meaning. Those oppos cd 10
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tated, so that the people will have no grouns
TO complain that they were called upon to
hastily express their opinion.
One thing is certain. and that is that come
the primary early or late, Col. Carson is
is going to have another rousing mass
meeting Just before the election.
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WASHINGTON. D. c.. DECEMBER IL. 1895

Subscribers to The Times VIII con-
fer a great favor by promptly report
ing any discourtcsy of collectors OF
neglect of uty on the part ofcarriers'
Complaints either by mail or In per
son viii receive prompt attention.
The Morning Edition should be de-
nvered In all parts of the city by 6:''o
O'Clock a. m, including Sunday. the
Evening Edition should De IN the
hands of subscribers not later than
$50 u. m.
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1t may be possible that the remains NJ
the third term movement will be carefully
disposed uf in the wilds of the North
Carolina shure.
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Total

I sol.nniy swear that the above IL
q correct statement of the daily cir
Culation of THE WASHING TON
TIMES for the week endin December
8, IS9 5, and that all the copies were
actually sold or mailed for Il valuable
consideration and delivered to bona
fide purchasers or subscribers; also,
that none of them were returnedOr
remain In the office undelivcred.
j. MILTON YOUNG. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 9th day of December, A. ID. S95.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,s
Notary Public
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Congressman Barrett's popgun made more
noise when he went cunning after Bayard
than did Growers shotgun. But the latter
brought down larger game.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

After Philadelphia gets the secretary
ship of the Senate it can hardly hope to
secure the successor to Cameron. Mat
and Don seem to continue their game of
shrewd politics. z&
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1t is reported that the sultan has taken
to drink. Dmbtless, because the allied
fleet has taken To Turkish water.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Rejected manuscripts are usually
returned when accompanied Dy
stamps, but any obligation to do so
ts expressly disavOwed.
Manuscripts unaccompanted Dy
hostage Will not he returned.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

puts different aspect on, the turkey situ-
alton in America. Times readers are as
sured that this is the last on the native
fowl.
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1t is greatly regretted that others in the
Senate do not follow Cameron, and an
nounce their retirement. 1t ID the one
chance to do praiscworthy act. German
might immortalize himself.
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NO WONDER IT GROWS.
Elements Which Have Contributed t.
the Success of The Times.

Elements Which Have Contributed to
the. Success of The Times.
That The Tir;es is above all other papers
the newspaper of the people Of the District
of Columbia is again demonstrated by the
remarkable Increase of circulation during
the pas; week shown in the attached state
meut. Advertisers who have during the
mast wear made contracts with The Times
on the basis Of the circulation which 1t
had at the time made, are continually reap
ing the benefits of its steady and astound-
ing growth.
There are excellent reasons for this IN
crease in popularity which The Times has
enjoyed 1t has continued to speak hon
estly, openly and fairly on every public
question Its detractors and enemies are
ouiy those whose selfish interests have been
attacked for the public good.
The experiment, absolutely unique In
Journalism, of publishing a SIXTEEN page
paper in two parts for less than tue price
of any other one Washington newspaper has
been a wonderful success. The news OF
the day is delivered fresh from the presses
aud reaches readers within one to twelve
hours o. :ts occurrence, and is always Just
twelve hours ahead of its competitors. No
wouder The Times grows
The circulation of The Times for
the week ending December g, 1875,
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Taking It that all fouls are not yet dead,
It is now in order for some one to suggest
Josiah Quincy as an available Democratic
candidate for President.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Unless the Nicaragua canal spectators
resort tn watering their stock, they will
never he able to flat their scheme.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Nature seems to be getting her cold
storage ready for the return OF our Presi-
Dental sportsman.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

In describing Herr Ahlwardt it is proper
to use the words, "human excrescence."
The evening times., 1895-12-12

As n hub, Boston is all right, and her
citizens spoke plainly in favor OF Demo-
cratic role last Tuesday.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Although seventy nine years have elapsed
since Indiana came into the Union, IL Is
ST i'll considered doubtful State.
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isfied with the Democratic National Con-
vention.
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Foreign intelligence is tu the effect that
the Turkey situation win remain unchanged
for awhile. The approach Of Christmas
The evening times., 1895-12-12

The green most appreciated at Christ
mas time is that of the paper dollar.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Dunraven is now on the ocean, and for
n few days at least the country will enjny
a much needed rest from his chatter.
The evening times., 1895-12-12

Crocker's reduction sale of surplus Shoe
Stock is attracting universal attention.
Prices are necessarily low 939 Penn-
sylvania avenue.
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The new daughter creates much more
commotion than the new woman.
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Heard by the Lounger.

A RECENT visitor to Washington, Capt
A Janus Seaman of Charleston. 5. c., has
life history which reads like romance.
Capt. Seaman has the distinction of being
the first man to enlist in the Confederate
army at the breaking out oT the war. He
was, before his enlistment, "A member uf
the secret service OF one hundred picked
men in Charleston wfio organized in an
ticipation of national conflict.
When the governor called for troops
Seaman was the first to step out and have
his named placed on the muster roll Capt.
Seaman had several marvellous escapes dur
ing the war. though he was employed in the
engineer corps.
Besides his record rs q soldier, he is an
accomplished scholar, He possesses the
finest collection of South Carolina fossils
anywhere in existence; is a member of vari-
ous academic societies at home and abroad,
and has had an extensive correspondence
with ied,iing scientists in all parts OF the
world.
Capt. Seaman has been a lifelong resident
OF Charleston until within few years.
being in advanced age, he has gone tu live
with his daughter in New York. He lre-
quently visits the capital. and at such
times receives the most cordial welcome
from a troop of admriDg friends aud dc-
QuaintlnccS.
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A TRAVELLING man al Wizards las

A TRAN ELING mau at Willard's last
"A night was talking TO "A group of by
standers about magic and magicanS
Il was up at Whitehead, n. Y, few
days ago" lie said. When Jewett, the
magician, was there awhile ago a friend
of his i'll the town asked him to meet some
people at his house aud perform some tricks
for their amusement. He replied in note
that was so drcn and characteristic Of the
ma that took n copy OF it, The note was
as follows:
~ have Just received your kind Invita-
tioufor Friday evening. andit is with pleas
ure that accept tue same. mus, ask Just
one little favor " you, and it is this: have
one trick ready To show with the eSccr-
ton of the following articles, and the little
favor l ask is that you get them for me;
Three gallons of blood, one dirk or dagger
and one large coffin. l will bring the bones
OF a skeleton, So YOU Will not need to pro-
cure them. I would suggest that while this
solemn trick is being performed the spec.
ta,ors sit with clasped hands, holding lee
in their mouths, while a dirgr is being
pIa yed on the piano by unseen hands. Only
Il small candle light will he needed. Trust
ing that l shall find You in the tsst OF
health aud spirits Friday evening, am,
sincerely yours, JEWETT.
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TAKE actors. as rule, and you will find

TAKE actors, as rule, and you viii find
L them. with very few exceptions. to
be devoted TO their own profession, and To
affairs of life III which they re not personal
lIy or particularly Interested.
Louis Harrison is one of the exceptions"
said a theatrical friend last night. He
is probably as close Il student or political
economy as can be found in the ranks of
the men who are figures of prominence in
the mimic world of acting
Harrison is pronounced and everlast-
ing Republican MY whole family were
Democrats, and are today" said he. MY
father and brother never voted any other
ticket, and never did, but il is never too
late for a man to tim over new lear
and come on tn the right side OF a question.
/ have come to the conclusion that the Re-
publican party is the party orihc future of
this country: that its principles are cor
rect and that upon itsexistcnce depends the
future welfare and prosperity OF the re-
public"
"There'sa mod ella ctor for you, 'ren!1 lied
the friend. '.The public ought to remember
him."
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-09
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
A SAD ACCIDENT.
Abe Lemley of Hope, Accidently Shot by
His Brother John.

Abe Lemley of Hope, Accidently Shot by
His Brother John.
Mr.. w. P. Granger, a well-knoWn
mining man Of Standpoint, and who
has just returned from the Priest
Lake mining country, brings the sad
intelligence OF the killing Of Abe Lem
ley by his brother John. 1t appears
that the two Lemley boys named were
on the Priest Lake in company with
number of other gentlemen having a
hunt. A week ago Wednesday while
they were all out in the mountains
hunting, John Lemley saw the brush
move auout forty yards from him, and
naturally supposng it to be deer
SHOT at it. No sooner had he pulled
the fatal trigger than he saw his mis-
take, for instead OF it's being a deer
it proved to be his brother Abe. The
shot struck his gun and passed
through his body about the stomach.
several pieces of the gun, which was
splintered, being driven into the
HDTOdU duu CuCSU AAC lIsOA OuU g - ~
minutes, death being almost instan-
taeous. His remains were brought
out to Priest River at which place he
was buried last Saturday afternoon.
Abe Lemley was favorably known
by large circle of friends, who will
be surprised and panied to hear OF his
untimely taking away. Atone time
he was in the saloon business at Hope,
and while a resident of that place
made many and lasting friends by his
fair dealing with his fellowmen. and
his high type Of manhood. Although
appearing oftnner in the garb Of the
prospector or laborer than in full
dress, his heart was large, his dis
position kindly, and fellow being in
want never appealed to his generosity
in vain. May his soul rest in peace
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-09

County Commissioners and place them in our
hands.
WHEREAS, There is surplus Of teachers in
our county; and
WHEREAS, Underbidding is the usual prac-
tice In such cases;
RESOLVED, That we deplore low wages and
condemn underbidding Be 1t
perintendent Melder forthe Arm stand he has
taken in restricting the issuance OF tempoca-
ry certificates.
WHEREAS, The number OF teachers now In
the county justifes the holding OF an annual
fntitute, be 1t
REsoLvED, That il. .is the sense Of this insti-
tute that we hold regularly annual Institutes
not later than October 18th.
RESOLVED, That we extend our hearty
thanks to Superintendent Melder and Prof.
Brady for the industrious and earnest man
ner in which they have labored for the suc-
cess OF the institute and our entertainment
To Prof w. Turner and other members OF
the faculty for their able instruction..
To the citizens OF Rathdrum for their hos
pitable Kindness and especially 10 the ladies'
for the banquet so bountifully spread at the
Wright hotel.
To members OF the X. of r. lodge for the
use of the hall for our evening entertainments.
TO the trustees of the school for the use OF
the school building, and to Mrs. Dyer aid
others who have SO kindly assisted us.
WHEREAS, These resolutions are Of general
interest to the public OF the State Of Idaho
be forwarded to the Boise Statesman, the
SpOkeSman-R Review and to each OF the news
papers OF our county
F.v. YEAGER. Chairmah.
E. A. TORKELLE
CHRISTINE WyNTERBOTToM
THOs. H. WILSON.
LOUISE ALLBAUGH.
Committee
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-09
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Dental Work.

DIR. D. f. Hollister has opened an
office in room 10, Russell block, where
he will be pleased to meet all who
have work to do in his line. The
doctor comes we'll recommended as
flrst-class dentist, and is located here
permanently.