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The Washington times., 1895-02-25
A Slight Misunderstanding.

A well known brilliant entertainer, who
has just returned from five years tour
in Australia, has many amusing tales to
tell, among which is the following:
81. was ordering my advertisement in a
Melbourne daily newspaper office one
day." said the narrator, when tall,
lanky countryman walked in and said he
wanted an In memoriam' notice in the
obituary column of the paper.
g My ole guv'nor died year ago. he ex-
planned, and 1 should like bit O. poetry
in the paper about him.
'"All right answered the clerk, have
you brought it with you.'
'"No.' said the rustic, cant you fix
me up bit?'
'"Certainly,' replied the clerk, 'Our
charge for In memoriam' notices is 6
shillings an inch.
"a look OF intense amazement passed
over the countrymans face.
s"Good graciousi' he cried, as he made
for the door, Il can't afford that; my
guv'ner was six feet hight THE Anus
ing journal.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
DR.. MeHEB's LENrEN SERMON.
Elaboration to Turn to God During the
Approaching Penitential Season.

Exhortation TO Turn to God During the
approaching Penitential Season.
The Lentenseason, which will commence on
Ash Wednesday, the 27th instant, was the
subject of the discourse of Rev. Joseph F Nc
Ghee at IL o'clock service at st. Patrick's
Church yesterday morning.
Dr. McGhee took his text from Luke
xviii:31-3S, Jesus, son of David, have
mercy upon me-" In explaining this
text and its application to the Lenten
season he told the story of the blind beggar
who, sitting by the roadside near Jericho,
appealed to Jesus.
In the creation of the universe, he said,
the sun was made to give light by day and
the moon and stars by night, and the soul of
man lights and brightens the spiritual
kingdom Christ is the light of the world
because he is the source of spiritual
grace, and those who do not not follow him
walk in the path of darkness. What the re-
ligious spirit is matters not, the cure is to be
found in seeking the spirit of God in heaven.
Jesus Christ is always passing, but more
especially at this time, and his hands are
ever stretched forth ready and anxious to
lead us to the light and happiness to be found
in heaven alone.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
DIR. Easton an Editor

The New Century is new visitor in the
field of religious journalism. The first issue
of this monthly is bright, Of excellent typo
graphical appearance, and will be particu-
larry devoted to the Sunday-school and
different Brotherhoods and Christian En-
deayor Societies. The editor, Rev. Thomas
Chalmers Easton, is the well-known and cul-
tured pastor OF the Eastern Presbyterian
nently mentioned for the Chaplaincy of the
House of Representatives In the Fifty-fourth
Congress. An excellent portrait OF the
editor appears on the cover OF the first issue.
Mr.. Lewis NJ. Thayer is local editor and Mr..
William s. Carpenter, business manager.
The office Of The New Century is at 604
Fifth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
WOMAN's BEST WORK.

Nearly every topic brought up thus far-at
the meetings OF the National Council of
Women has had reference to one of two chief
subieets-pa patriotism and education. These
are interrelated, all-important, inexhausti-
ble. No matter how many changes may be
rung upon them, new points of interest are
always discovered, They are like the erys-
tai prism sparkling in the sun-new colors
ever present themselves.
In the home the first foundation should be
laid of love of country and love of truth,
for that is all that patriotism and education
in ali their varying phases amount to in the
end. In order that this may be done the
women Of The land must themselves take a
lively interest in matters thar relate 10 these
two subjects, so that they may be able to
guide and instruct their children.
Too much neglect has been shown hitherto
in this respect, so far as the education OF
girls is concerned. 1t has been thought suf-
flcient 10 impress upon the boys the
truths OF history and tho obligations of citi-
zenship. 1t is equally important to famil-
iarize the girls with them. so that they in
their turn become imbued with them and i'm
part them to others.
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DAUGHTERS OF TUE KING.
Their Noble Work Reviewed By Miss
Gibbs and Mrs Davis.

a meeting in the interest OF the kings.
Daughters was held in Metropolitan " E.s
Church at 73O O'Clock last evening, and,
the large church was well filled.
Rev. Hugh Johnston, d. D. pastor Of tha
church, presided and the service was giveh
u principally to addresses by Miss Gibbs&
or Toronto, Canada, and Mrs Days, oE
New y fork city.
Mss Gibbs talked in happy vein OF the
glorious work OF mercy being accomplished
by the order OF the Kings Daughters. and.
told OF the sisterIy feeling Of unity be-
tween the Canadian and American branches
Mrs. Davis, who is widely known ID this
as well as in her rative city, and whose
work in connection with the order has been
much praised, followed with a charming
talk that lasted something more than an
| hour She was unstinting in her praise
of the thousands OF women who were bound
together by means of this order IN a labor
of charity that is far-reaching and UNIVERSAL
in its nature
The order is doing everything that can
| be done TO lift up and sustain the poor OF
fallen humanity Its members are builds
ing hospitals and orphan asylums, and
there was a case recently where one OF theF
Daughters bought glass eye for person.
who needed it,
Mrs. Davis spoke feelingly of the thousands
of unemployed women who thronS New
YORK, and said that large majority OF
them when asked what they could do in
variably replied, anything =" There -
nothing to do IN New York for woman
who can do anything These women
endure suffering of body and anguish OF
spirit, and even death, and il is among just
such as these that the Kings Daughters
are gathering a marvellous harvest Suf-
fering and privatiOns drive many 10 desper-
alton, and in New York they are found in
the Chinese opium joints of PelI street, as
well as the police statiOn-hOuses Many
of these are redeemed from their lives OE
shame by the little acts of tender mercy
done on every hand by the Kings DaUgh-
ters.
In conclusion Mrs Davis said. ''As
He died to make men free, let usIive to make
! men holy"
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

chronic or long-standing diseases OF any ma
ture whatsoever, sexual weakness, etc., DR..
Walkers success is truly wonderful.
DIR. Walker may be consulted free OF charge,
either personally or by letter. His we'll
known sanitarIum is located at 141l Pennsyl-
vania avenue, adjoining Wizards Hotel. Of
fee hours, 10 a. N. to 5 p M; Wednesday
and Saturday evenings, 2 to 8; Sunday, 10
to y. Fs.4
Charges for treatment very low.
All interviews and correspondence sacredly
conlldential..' No publicity given to any case
without consent of patient.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

OF II troublesome
akin disease in
two weeks. /
take pleasure in
ee o m m ending
him as q thorough
p h VI i ci a n and
honorable gentle
man.
= In thetreatment
OF all disorders Of
the brain and ner-
yous system. dis
eases of the skin
and blood, female
tronhlez or any
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
PERMANENT PATRONAGE PREFERRED.

If our clothing does not do customers good 10
does not do Us credit If it does not do u
We seek rather TO serve the same people, sea-
son after season, and constantly add to our
trade-famiIy new members. Therefore we ara
very particular about our stock, and very care
fuI to satisfy customers We take all risks
We never release ourselves from our pledge
until we are certain our customer has the bsAa
value for his money.
GEORGE sPRANsY.
asa Tth Street.
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Political Economy.

ST see, said Maud, who was reading the
newspaper, "that in discussing currency
they nearly always have something to say
about 16 to 1. wonder what 1t means.,''
"Oh," replied Mamie. with an air of SUI Pc
ror knowledge, 81 guess 1t means that the
chances are 16 to ] against Congress doing
anything about it,"-Waahington Star.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

THE official announcement that China is
resolved to negotiate treaty OF peace will
come like sunshine in January. The regu-
larity with which China has been mopped
up by Japan gave rise to the impression that
the son. OF the Sun rather enjoyed the expe-
rlence.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

part of the city and be prepared to make a
demand on the Fifty-fourth Congress that
-cannot be refused This is the only sensible
way TO secure cheaper gas.
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known beforehand.

Jilson saws he does not see why there
should be any objection to women entering
the legal profession. Nine out of every ten
married men know we'll enough that her word
!. Is law.-Buffalo Ourter.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

When Yankee girl starts ont to buy
something she generally does it. Miss Anna
Gould has just purchased a French count.
and the New York newspapers have created
yain
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

THE only difference between the bunco deal
binary gold brick transaction is that the ad-
ministration paid very high price for the
genuine article.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

The explanation of the late bond deal by
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Curtis is
as clear and satisfactory as the reading of an
Inscription on an Egyptian mummy case.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

JUST now the great ability and unbounded
confidence of Mr.. Springer is badly needed
in Illinois to guide the legislature OF that
State through the pangs of revenue reform.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

IT was no great feat for Easy-boss Plat to
supersede Triby in the New York public
mind. He is built that way.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

IT is to be hoped that Senator Quay will
keep that speech under his desk for another
week.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Mrs.John Clyde Sullivan, wife of ex
Pa ymaster sullivan, win inherit one
sixth of the estate Of the late Actor VIII
liam j. Florence. The estate is valuable
one, with the greater portion OF the
property in Washington. .r....
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Announcement will be made on THURSDAY
of the merchants who will have TIE Vase
ISGIoN TINES TOP on sale.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, chairman of the
reception commiitee-WouId be observed.
The night session will begin as usual at
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
SuDerior Gifts.

Parrots can learn our language, but II
seems we are too dull TO master theirs
Galveston News.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

q William Cox, OF Monticello, KY, gave
a banquet, at which he presided; his third
wife poured the tea, and his first and sec
ond wives. both divorced, were present
with their husbands and children, new
series. Cox has sixteen children by all
three wives
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
SKIN.

Mr.. ]. Weisner of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroa says: .'Dr. Walker cured me
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Capt George Anderson, U. S. A, who
since leaving Washington has been IN
charge of the Yellowstone National Park
is now in New York on visit.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
asa Tth Street.

WE PRINT EVERYTHING,
From the tinieSt card to the biggest book
and print everything in the style known
as finest. BRIEF PRINTING a specially
McGILL 4 WALLACE, Printers. IIO7 f St
y. w Nothing too large, nothing too small
for US TO print"
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

The receptionand dance given by the Misses
Riggson Friday nightlast was welIattended
on the part of society, many OF the guests
arriving late after the opera and the Army
and Navy Club reception
The Misses Riggs we're assisted in receiv-
ing by MissJessie Howard, their niece who
has been spending the winter with them.
Among the guests were the Secretary of
War and Mrs Lamont, the Secretary of the
Navy and Miss Herbert, Mr.. and Mrs Lo-
throp Bradley, the Misses Cox, the Mica
raguan Minister and Mrs. Guzman. Mr..
Mrs. and Miss Hopkins, Mrs. Riggs, of Bal
timore: Miss Bucklcr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Fitch Shepard, Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Sands,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thompson Harris,
Mrs. an daliss Sheridan, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Riggs, Gen. and Miss Gard, Senator, Mrs and
Miss Gray. Miss Hagner, Mr. Eveleth Whit
ing, Dr. and Mrs. Chatard, and MIR and Mrs
Robert Hmckley
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
QUEER KNOTS. THESE.

Jacob Kiser, ]. P, Of CASTOR, n. c., has
married 172 couples during his present
term OF office. and feels like putting an
other So in his last name after saluting
so many brides.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Mrs Die kins, wife of Commander
Dickins, u. S. A, is IN the city, the
guest OF the Misses Seawell.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

The Argentine Minister and Nine. Ze-
hallOs viii sail for Europe in April and
spend the summer abroad. There is
possibility that the recent change of
administration at Buenos Ayres may inter
fcre with this plan and result in the re-
call of the minister from this country, al
though his. many friends in Washington
heartily hope that nothing of the sort may
happen.. ft,,. itr-rt .r.ss,-s---,.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That an itching palm means: Left,
money 10 be paid out; right, money to be
paid in.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

F. W. Childers and Ida McGinn, two
members of the Shaker settlement at
South Union, were married recently. As
the rules OF the Shakers forbid marriage,
they cannot return thither. But for that
they care not 1 cent.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Miss Cabell viii leave Washingtonearly in
Lent for visit TO friends in Atlanta.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Ben Hollis, OF Bracken county, same
State. desired to wed Mrs. Conrad, a widow,
and the two started out to find a minister.
One Of Hollis sons met them, made Mrs.
Conrad get out OF the buggy and drove
Hollis home again.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That it is lucky to have ones teeth set
wide apart; to find four-leaf clover, or
ee piebald horse; to stumble upstairs.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That the bad effects of seeing the new
moon through glass may be counteracted
by turning over the money in ones pockets.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
SOME ACTUALLY BELIEVE

That the best place for the invocation
OF the devil or the burial of a witch is at
a crossroad.
That a horseshoe nailed on the hoof of
diyagatious COW VIII keep her from jump
ing fences.
That the flight of bird or bumblebee
into sickroom prcsages death.
1 That 10 cut ones nails on Sunday in
sures the devils company the rest ot the
week.
That the bad effects of seeing the new
moon through glass may be counteracted
by turning over the money in ones pockets.
That Sunday is 4 very unlucky day on
which to kill a cricket or turn a feather
bed.
That sudden shiver means that goose
is walking over ones future grave.
That it is a sign of good luck to see a
dead donkey. e
That an itching palm means: Left,
money 10 be paid out; right, money to be
paid in.
That it is lucky to have ones teeth set
wide apart; to find a four-leaf clover, or
ee a piebald horse; to stumble upstairs.
That the striking Of a clock while the
parson gives out his text presages death
in the flock.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

which to kill a cricket or turn feather
bed.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Chief Engineer John Lowe is in this
city at No. 2O3 East Capitol street await
ing orders. 1
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That a horseshoe nailed on the hoof of
diyagatious COW VIII keep her from jump
ing fences.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Lieut.. Col j. II. Gilman. U. S. a.. accom-.
painted by his wife and daughter. has left
for Patterson parish of ST. Dary's, La
where they will spend two months.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That a sudden shiver means that goose
is walking over ones future grave.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That the flight of a bird or a bumblebee
into sickroom prcsages death.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Gen. and Mrs. Rufus Saxton have re-
turned 10 Washington from Old Point Com
fort. where they were at the Hygcia Hotel
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That the best place for the invocation
a crossroad.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

sures the devils company the rest OF the
week
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Mrs. Haywood went to Chicago a week
since. having Eeen summoned there by the
Illness of her trother-in-law, Lieut. James
p. Martin, whose death took place on the
is 9th instant in that city. On Thursday last
the remains of Lieut.. Martin Were inferred
at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That it is sign of good luck to see a
dead donkey.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Mrs. and Miss Wiitse, widow and daughter
of the late Capt. GilbertE. Wiltse, u. S N,
are at 42 East Fifty third street, New York.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Rear Admiral and Mrs Luce, after short
visit TO Washington, are now in New York
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

That the striking of clock while the
parson gives out his text presages death
in the flock.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
DUTY THE HIGHEST WORD.
Theme of DR.. HamIin's Discourse at tho
Church OF the Covenant.

For the present hour" said DR.. Teunis
s. Hamlin, of the. Church Of the Covenant,
yesterday morning, 'duty is the highest
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

One OF the most enjoyable dancing
parties of this season was given by the
Misses Fannie and Leila Roome, of No.
1917 Corcoran street, Friday evening,
February %. The rooms and halls were
profnsely decorated with the national
colors in honor OF George Washington's
Birthday. At IL o'clock supper was
served in the dining room, after which
dancing was resumed TIL late hour. A
large number of guests were present.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

The Daughters of American Revolu-
ton were we'll represented at the South
ern ball on Thursday night and the MEM
bers of Continental and Columbia Chapters,
the youngest in the District, were beauti-
fully gowned. Mrs. Bailenger, the regent
of Continental Chapter, was regal in q
rich brocade with diamonds, and among the
unique pretty gowns was that worn by
Miss Carrie NJ Wilson, correspo nding
secretary OF Columbia Chapter 1t was
a simple white silk with collar of pearls,
and across the front an old-fashioned crepe
shawl. eXquistely wrought, was draped
in Grecian fashion caught on the shoulder
with vioets. Miss Wilson was a member
of the press committee at the congress.
Mrs Edwin e. Crabbe, State regent
of Washington, was reelected to succeed
herself She has done splendid work in
the State. and her report was anon: the
best read at the congress. Mrs. CIabbe
is daughter of Senator Palmer, of Illi-
nois, and, like her father, has made scores
of friends in Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14
NEWS OF OUR INDUSTRIES.
Happenings of Interest TO the stapci
Trades and Particularly to the Trado
in Iron. steel and Anthracite Coal.

Philadelphia Inquirer: The anthra'
cite coal trade continues to improve
under the stimulus of cool autumn
weather. The retail trade Is active all
over the country, and dealers are urs-
ing the companies to make deliveries.
so that the entire production Is NOV
Ing freely. The companies are ship
ping west all the coal they can spare,
as there are only six weeks more OF safe
lake navigation. and the storage yards
must be filled up. With an active tide
water and line trade. the movement OF
coal Is only limited by the producing
capacity of the collieries. which Is i'm
paired by the great scarcity of water.
Prices are very firm, and another ad-
vance is talked of by some companies.
But few orders have been booked at
the latest circular, as dealers bought
very freely at the circular issued on
Oct. I. and the companies accepted suf-
fcicnt orders to keep their capacity
fully employed for a month or six
weeks. Even should another advance
be made. therefore, 1t would count for
very little, as the years business has
practically been done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14
New York Produce Market.

New York. Oct. 12.-Flour-Firm steady.
WheatDull. firm; No. 2 red store and ele-
No. northern, 67a.c.; options steady: :
March, 'ihc.; May, 7i1sc.; October. 667sc. !;
December, 6Shc. Corn--Quiet, firm; No. 2
S77sc. elevator: 39Hc. afloat; options
STEADY; October $;sc.; November, S6ssc;; !:
options dull; October, 2Siac. November,
oSiAc.; December, 23'sc.; May, 25iac.; spot
prices No. 2. 2,2aic.; No. . white, CSC. No. 2
Chicago, 2i%c.; No. 3. 23l4c.; No. white.
o4c.: mixed western. 2iaosc.: white do, o5a
30c.: white state, 25a30c. Provisions
Steady, quiet, unchanged. Lard-Firm,
quiet, unchanged. Butter--Steady; state
dairy, 12a2lc.; do. creamery. 22iaa23c. !;
western dairy, 1Oal4c.; do. creamery. IA
23c. do. factory. S,sa12,sc. Elgins. 23c. {:
imitation creamery. lIal6c, Chcese--Quiet.
firm. Eggs-4uiet, firm; state and Penn
sylvania, 1aa a20ac.; ice house. 16a1Gisc. !:
western fresh. l7i4al9isc.; do. per case.
81 50at S5
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14
Toledo Grain Market.

Toledo, O., oct. 2.--Whcat-Receipts,
1900 bushels; shipments, 1909 bushels;
market quiet No. 2 rcd. cash. 66c.; Dc
ccmbor. G71sc. May. CS9.c.; No. ; red, cash.
GSc.; No. white. &c. Corn-Rcccipts. 30,
900 bushels; shipments, 5000 bushels; mar
ket easy: No. yellow. cash, sc; No. 8
white, Bic: No 2 mixed, sic. Oats-Re-
ceipts, 1909 bushels; market dull; No. 2
mixed cash, 2ic.; No. white, 22c Rye
Market dull: No. . cash, i3i.c.; No. 3 do,
4Oc. Glover Soeh--Rccc;pts, ga bags;
shipments, :25 bags: market steady; cash
and October. sl.2Iia; March, $I.32ls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14

mile. The government thought the fig
ure too high, and there the matter
stands.
General Manager Merrill, of the Burl-
ington, asserts that fast mail trains
over his line make higher speed than
has ye. been made on the New York
Central. This train, every day In the
week, makes the run from Chicago to
Council Bluffs. 800 miles. in ten hours.
and the time for slowing down through
city limits and stopping at railroad
crossings, and changing locomotives.
when deducted makes the actual speed
of the train when running average
sixty-two miles an hour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14
RAILROAD NOTES.

The seaboard' Air line has a very
novel exhibit at the Atlanta exposi-
tion in the way Of gigantic relief map.
across which miniature trains Of cars
are moved, with all stops, from Ports
mouth to Atlanta.
It IL said the New York Central made
a proposition to the government to run
q fast mail from New York to Chicago
on q schedule about the same az that
Of the Empire State express ct IS per
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-14
THE world OF BUSINESS
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Oct. 12.-With the single ex-
ception of Chicago Gas the stock market
was dull and featureless today. Chicago
statement attributed to Governor Altgeld
that he was in favor of a consolidation of
the existing companies. The railway list
was firmer, but the Improvement was
fractional. The Changers were influenced
by reports from the west that the truce
had been reached in the Colorado rate war.
Speculation closed dull and firm. Net
changes show advances of 4 to IA, Chi
cago Gas leading. Total sales, $1,000
shares.
The range of today's prices for the ac-
tive stocks Of the New York stock mar
ket afe given below. The quotations are
furnished The Tribune by G, du b. Dim
mick, manager for William Linn. Allen &
Co., stock brokers, 4l2 Spruce street,