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An American Speciality.

Ice cream Is cheaper in Europe tnaH
In America, pIt that sold n the sa-
looms usually lacks the indehnaDle
qualities that make ii SO attractive at
home. a varied and recent expert
ence with the ice creams OF Europe
induces the conclusion that only the
"sorbetto" one gets on the Piazza OF
ST.. Marks in Venice approaches the
delicious perfection Of the ordinary
everyday Ice cream OF America. FER
haps this is because the feneGans
themselves eat ice cream, whereas In
most other European cities IL is re-
regarded as an outlandish connection,
prepared chi yfor the peculiar palate
Of the stranger. One occasionally hnds
a soda fountain in Europe, but the soda
water, like the ice cream, is unsatls-
factory. 1t is like that found IN
many Of our own country towns; the
drink is either fr0th without flavor, or
flavor without fiZz, Or lukewarm, or
something else equally disappointing.
To be sure there are other drinks to
be had. In England there are the pep
perry ginger ale, bottled lemonade, and
Continent there is the everlasting
SHERIFF. In Italy and other countries
countries one can get perhaps half
dozen different fruit syrups, which
are served in small quantities in large
glasses, the water filling UP the glass
from the water bottle. The country
folks of the north make various sorts
of light beers from roots and herbs,
but these cannot be had at public
places in cities, as birch beer, root
beer, sarsaparilla, and the like can be
had in the United States. 1t must
be remembered, however, that no other
people on earth SO persistently drench
themselves with drinks, in all seasons
and at all hours, as do Americans
Anything like the scene at a big soda
fountain in any American town on
a summers day. is not to be found in
any other country.
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A Novel Letter Box

In Vienna a novel letter box has
been introduced, the main point of diff
ference being the absence of key to
unlock 1t. When the collecting bag
is Slid into the groove at the bottom
of the letter box the latter opens and
drops its contents into the bag. But
one motion is required for the opera
ton instead Of the usual cumbersome
series of movements necessary to I'M
lock an ordinary box and take out the
letters by hand In punches. No other
instrument can open the box. as the
groove is Of a peculiar shape and will
not admit Of anything else Combi-
nations Of locks may be arranged for
certain routes or districts, and the
system is said to be looked upon with
favor
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-07-06
A Historic Name.

Dobbs Ferry, which was the scene
a year ago, on June IL, of revolu-
tionary celebration. deserves honor as
a place which is satisfied with its an
Gent and unpretentious name. It
successfully resisted, some years ago,
an attempt TO fasten upon it some
more sOnorous and grandiloquent ap-
pellation, and probably it will go
down safely TO history not as Ardennes
or Niliffranca or Cosmopol;s, but I'M
der the name by which Washington
knew it when he had his headquar-
tiers there. II is not even Dobbs Fer
ry-0n-Hudson. which is another bles-
sing. Since one spot after another
occupied by the great military lea er
Of the revolution as his headquarters
has been marked by a memorial,
Dobbs Ferry has been justified in
placing a monument hard by the old
Livingston Manor House. When the
pedestal, Of which the base stone has
been laid. is complete, il will record
that there Washington planned the
yorktown campaign; that there he ar
ranged with Carleton for the British
evacuation of this country; that in the
river opposite it British sloop of war
fired a salute in his honor 1t will
also bear the names both Of Washing
ton and Rochambeau. and at some fu-
ture day it may be surmounted by a
statue Of the French officer. We can
never overdo the expression of public
gratitude to the founders Of the Am
erica Of to-day. Each new occasion
for paying them honors is to be valued
and cherished as freshly kindling the
fires of patriotism.
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NEW ARMY UNIFORMS.
Dress Costly and Less s1iiiiasy Thar the
Old Style.

The ncw blouse is very simple in
design; in cut and general shape much
the same az that now in use, but braid
co only on the front edges, the bot
tom. the collar, and on each side"
where there is z vertical opening on
zach hip"
The letters U. s. In gold and the
distinctive insignia Of the branch OF
service TO which the omcer belongs
will BE- attached 10 the collar, the pres
ent forage cap ornament being worn
for that purpose ornamentatlon OF
an illustrated reading matter kind.
The sword-beIt viii be worn under
the garment az al present, the sword
hook passing through the vertical
opening on the left side, except in field
service, when Ii will be worn outside
the blouse. the revolver, as is the Gus
tom in our service, being carried in
a holster on the right side OF the belt.
1t would seem that the main advan-
tage possessed by the new blouse over
the coat now in use lies in its reduced
cost, owing TO the suppression Of the
ornamental braid Oh breast and
sleeves.
The present forage-cap is not a very
practical or comfortable head-cover-
ing. but it has a certain jaunty mill
tary air entirely lacking in that to be
worn in the army after January 1,
1896, unless a kind Providence causes
a change TO come over the minds Of
the gentlemen having in charge the
regulations governing the clothing OF
Uncle Sans soldiers.
Made of dark blue cloth, three and
one-quarter inches high, this cap has
a black mohair band one and a half
inches wide, with projecting welts. a
visor Of black patent-leather," and Is
in shape a cross between the cap Of
a sleeping-car porter and that now
worn by naval officers. You may see
something like il every day on the
heads Of so many bicycle riders, and
ii requires no great stretch Of fancy
TO picture the eager glee of a street
urchin inquiring Of some honest fell
low, in town 'on pass and doomed by
department order 10 wear this most
unmartial looking head-piece, what
had happened TO his wheel, or whether
he had bust his tire" While COM
fort and practicability are the main
things 10 be considered in all military
dress and equipment, il seems obvious
that due regard for attractive and
soldiery appearance should not be lost
sight of.-Harper's Weekly.
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Honey as Food,

Honey has been known from the
earliest times. The Scripture makes
mention of it, and pagan writer's cele
brate its virtues. 1t was called the
milk of the aged" and was thought to
prolong life. Honey was also used
in the embalming of the body after
death. This food, as useful as it is
delicious, was esteemed most highly
by the Greeks, who celebrated its viz
tues alike in prose and verse, SO that
the fame of Attic honey has been
transmitted unimpaired to our own
day. Used in all kinds of pastry, cake
and ragouts, it was also esteemed as
sauce.
Pythagoras, in the latter portion Of
his life. was vegetarian, and lived
wholly on bread and honey, a diet
which he recommended to his disci-
pies. And this gentle philosopher reach
ed the ripe old age Of ninety years be-
fore he departed from life.
The true source from which honey
is derived was only discovered in later
years. Virgil supposed that it's de-
licicus sweetness fell from heaven up
on flowers in the shape of gentle, in
visible dew. belief which he shared
with Pliny and even Galen. It was
left to modern observers to study with
enthusiasm plant life and bee life, and
learn from them some of the most
wonderful lessons of nature.
Honey was often served by the an
clients at the beginning of a banquet
in order that the uncloyed palate
enjoy to the full Its exquisite flavor
1t took the place that sugar occupied
after the discoveries of the properties
of the sugar cane, so that all con-
serves, cakes and beverages were de-
pendent on honey for their sweetness.
Apicius prepared it for seasoning pur-
poses in this manner: Boil eight
pounds Of honey with one pint of wine,
skim, add pepper, spikenard, saffron
and dried dates. This mixture was
kept in jars to use as occasions re-
CURED.
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Scenery in the Rehriuo Son

Sailing southwesterly along the
shore Of that haunt of the walrus and
polar bear. st. Matthew'S Island, in
the Behring sea, said a navigator OF
those waters. one is impressed by the
mingling Of the grotesque and the ter
rible in the character Of the scenery,
The northwest point of the island is
split up into collection of large rocks
of most fantastic shapes. Houses.
spires, cathedrals and figures of men
and beasts are some of the forms as
sumed by these volcanic fragments,
which, rising above the white. seeth-
ing foam Of the sea that breaks against
the base, give a wierd aspect 10 the
grim and desolate region. One rock
resembling a large saddle suggested
to me the thought that some antedilu-
Wan giant might in his time have
strlddled Ii, and, perhaps fished for
reptilians over the beetling cliffs
which it surmounts.
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TO ENFORCE NEUTRALITY.
The Cruiser Atlanta Ordered TO Sail for
Cuban Waters.

The Cruiser Atlanta Ordered TO Sail for
Cuban Waters.
Washington June 25.-The cruiser
Atlanta is under orders 10 leave New
York harbor to-day 10 enforce the neu-
trality laws in Cuban waters. She viii
first stop al Port al Prince. Hayri, and
when she Leaves there her movements
are apt 10 be somewhat perplexing 70
ilibustering expeditions menacing the
south coast Of Cuba. After cruising as
long as her coal lasts. the Atlanta will
go into Santiago lie Cuba and lie there
until her bunkers are replenished.
This new duty OF the Atlanta. together
with that OF the Raleigh. which sailed
from Key West yesterday for cruise
along the Gulf coast. indicates the de-
termination OF the Administration TO
give Spain no opportunity Of accusing
this Government Of negligence. OEher
American warships will be sent % the
Gulf Of Mexico If il should be demon
strated that the Atlanta and Raleigh
are unequal TO the task assigned 70
them
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REPUBLIC OF HAWAII.
Heeti NC of the Legislature and the sug-
gestioDs Made

gestions Made.
Honolulu, via San Francisco. June
A.-The special session of the first
Legislature of the republic convened
at noon on the 18th instant in the
former throne room.
A large assem- blage was present The
only uniforms seen were thos of
United States naval officers There was
a total absence Of parade.
President Dole delivered an address
of fifteen minutes. He stated that the
republic Of Hawaii had been recogniz-
ed by all the principal nations, with
whom relations were friendly Inter
nal affairs had been in an orderly and
prosperous condition, except the Jan
uary instruction, which had been sup
pressed without serious difficulty.
The outlay, including expenses of the
military court, had been over $50, GOO,
paid from current funds in the treas
Cry. Annexation to the United States
continued to be the policy of the
government in administering the pub
lie lands, SO as to facilitate the ac-
qulrement OF permanent holdings by
industrious persons of small means.
The crown lands should the same end
A bill would be submitted elaborat-
inging such a land vessel to carry On
its work. It is easy for one to COM
plain that being clay he is not gold,
or being wood he is not silver. Dis
content comes of wishing to be some
thing other than he is. Content would
come if each would realize the
infinite wisdom of His maker
the responsibility of life relative
to the capacity Of the liver, and the
need of just such service as each can
render, to accomplish Gods will. Just
here lies the use and value of your
training time to have found out the
stuff you are made of. Better than
common things can be made out Of
common stuffs. To make the most of
ones own self, and not to be like some
one else, should be the desire of every
man"
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EXPLOSION OF STEAMER.
Many Passengers scalded-Four of the
Crew May Die

Crew May Die.
Chicago, June 24.-The whaleback
steamer Christopher Columbus met
with serious accident to her machin-
cry on her return trip from Milwau-
kee On Saturday night. The wind
was blowing from the south, and she
was making fast time until o'clock,
when directly Off Waukegan there was
a terrible explosion, followed immedi-
ately by fash of flame, and the boat
was Immediately enveloped in a cloud
Of steam. Many persons were terribly
scalded and four of them, two firemen
and two coal passers, may die.
On the arrival of the steamer at her
dock at 3 o'clock yesterday morning,
the injured were taken in police am
balances to st. Luke's hospital.
The cause of the accident, as ex-
planned by Engineer Webster, was that
that the fitting on the main steam pipe
gave away, and the accident was I'M
ayoidable and unaccountable. The
boilers were tested only last week, and
found to be all right. The Columbus
went into commission for the season
Saturday She left on a trip to Mil
Will wv petSSCh9Cio o1 UO6ai VI,
and left there on time for the return
trip to this city. Everything went all
right off Waukegan, when the acct
dent took place. 1t is asserted by pas
sengers that the Columbus was racing
with the Virginia of the Goodrich line.
AS soon as the explosion took place
the utmost excitement ensued among
the passengers, and the captain and
stewards had considerable difficulty in
calming their fears. There were three
physicians on board and the injured
we're attended to promptly.
An agent of the steamship company
yesterday denied the story of race
or an intended race. Boatmen, how
ever, say they we're looking for race
between the rival steamers, and they
fully expected brush when the two
boats got their noses together pointing
J. good course, such as that between
Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Plight of the Pamunkeys.

A modern instance of an entire ma
ton in search Of eligible wives and
husbands by the wholesale Is furnish
ed by the interesting, but little known,
tribe of Pamunkey Indians, living in
eastern Virginia, who are indeed lit
orally the first families" e. F. VS.
of the Old Dominion, being lineal de-
scendants Of the true aborigines.
So blue and exclusive is the Pam
unkey blood, so unmixed through CEN
turtles with any other strain, that the
tribe is dying out, and now feels the
urgent need of matrimonial alliance
with some outsider stock In order to
preserve the root. The detrimental
effects Of continued intermarriage be-
tween members Of the same tribe have
become alarming; but inasmuch as
they scorn union with their white
as well as with their colored neigh
bors, they have decided upon heroic
measures to restore their blood and
save themselves from extinction.
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cONvlCTS' RIOT.
The state Penitentiary at Lincoln, Neba
the Scene of an Awful struggle

The state Penitentiary at Lincoln, Seb.,
the Scene of an Awful struggle.
Lincoln. Neb., June PA riot oc-
CURED yesterday among the eOnyic-s OF
the State pen5Tentiary. The guards had
thrown open a tier Of cells 10 let
squad OF conyicts out. when immedi-
ately an Italian prisoner named Seal
esi dashed out. armed with a srilletto.
which ne had made of scrap iron, and
sayagely attacked a fellOw-co
named Sullivan. Sealesi fought like a
demon. but he was worsted by SuIE-
van. who is a powerful man. The IJaI-
ian then turned on a negro named
Howard. who escaped the blow. Seal
esi lunged at Costello a guard. who at
tempted 10 defend himself with a stool,
which was unwieldy. and the Italian
cut him across the stomach. though not
seriously At this juncture all the lib
Grated ccnyicts and the guards Joined in
the melee. Every man who harbored
a gTudge against another took advan-
tage OF this opportunity TO get even"
Three convicts attacked the Italian
who extricated himself and fed. He
soon ran afoul Of a guard Dan Athen.
who struck him on the head with a
loaded cane, cutting a deep cash. The
Italian was removed TO the hospital.
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EXPLOSION OF sTeAmEa
oIsny Passengers sealdsd-Four ~ :.
GEew Nay Die

Chicago, June zf.-The xhalahso.
steamer Christopher Columbus -
eith a serious accident 70 her nacbi.
cry On her return trip from Ni}ra,,
zee On Saturday night. The ~
xaz blowing from the south. and go
Wa making fast time until ! o'c1oc1,
<aen directly on Waukegan there wa,
a terrible explosion, followed irnmadi
ately by fash Of fame, and the boa+
Was Immediately enyelOped in a rlou5
o. steam. Many persons were terrific
ScaIded and four OF them, two firana-
and two coal pas5ers, may die.
On the arrival OF the steamer a. ba-
dock at o'clock yesterday morning
the injured were taken in police am.
balances 70 St Luke's hospital.
The cause OF the accident, as az.
planned by Engineer Webster, was thar
that the fitting on the main steam nine
gave away, and the accident was IN.
aYoidable and unaccountable. The
boilers were tested only last week. ana
found 70 be all right. The Columbus
went into commission for the season
Saturday She left on a trip TO Mil
BaUkee with 500 passengers on board
and left there on time for the return
trip 10 this city. Everything went all
right OF Waukegan, when the acct
dent took place. II is asserted By pas
sengers that the Columbus was racing
with the Virginia Of the Goodrich line.
AS soon as the explosion took place
the utmost excitement ensued among
the passengers, and the captain and
stewards had considerable difficulty in
calming their fears. There were three
physicians On board and the injured
were attended 10 promptly.
An agent Of the steamship company
yesterday denied the story Of a race
or an intended race. BOatmen, how
ever, say they were looking for a race
between the rival steamers. and they
fully expected a brush when the two
boats got their noses together pointing
a good course, such as that between
Chicago and Milwaukee
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SENATOR QUAY.
He Has os< of the Hardest Fights of His
Life ON Hand.

Philadelphia. June 25.-Tnat United
States Senator Quay mas the political
fight O. his life On band i daily bscom-
ing more evident TIE opposition 10
him is aIigniRg some O. the most pew
erfuI political influences N the Stare
against him. and he viii have opposed
20 him The Influence Of the State admin
istrafioa and that OF the municipal
leaders Of Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
Gov. Hastings and Mayor Warwick, or
Philadelphia. have come out IN oppO-
sitica - Senator Quay. i dispatch from
Harrisburg quotes the Governor IN an
interview as being a candidate for the
permanent c1a;rmansltp CT the coming
State convention ami in favor Of the
reelection OF Mr. Gilkes0l as chairman
OF the State Committee IN opposition %
Senator Quay. Senator Quay declined
last evening 70 discuss the situation De-
ycnd saying that n Gov Hastings
wanted 70 be presiding officer OF the
State convention he should have no cp-
D4ySIfiOu
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HONORlNG THE DEAD.
The First Anniversary of the Death of
President CarnOt.


President CarnOt.
Paris. June 24.-In the presence Of
enormous crowds Of people the ami
yersary of the death OF President Car
not, who wa sassassinated ar Lyons on
June "a. last year, by Cesario Santo, the
Anarchist. who was afterwards exc
cuted for the crime. was observed to-
day at the Pantheon with touching GER
emony. In the official cortege were
President Faure. NJ. ChallemeI-Laeour
President OF the French Senate. and VI.
Briss0n, President of the French
Chamber of Deputies. followed by the
Cabinet Ministers. Ambassadors, Sen
ators and Deputies. The cortege ar
rived at he tomb at 1915 A. NJ. NJ
Faure, in depositing crown upon the
tomb. said: In the name Of the re-
public. on the day on which is renewed
the mourning Of the country. lay this
crown upon the tomb Of President Car
not" The religious ceremony took
place in the Church of La Madeleine at
II o'clock
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DeuOuncing Ta1mage.

st. Louis, June pa special from
Mason City Ia, says that the Rev De
Witt Talmage who is engaged to lee
ture at Clear Lake ON next Sunday, and
to which Sunday excursions are adj
yertised to run ON all railroads centring
at Mason City. was roundly denounced
from the Methodist and other pulpits of
that city. Mr.. Talmage was severely
censured for allowing himself. for
monetary consideration, to be the at
traction for causing many to desecrate
the Sabbath.
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COLUMBIA WON.
She Beat Cornell by Seven Lengths Boats
Syamped.

Poughkeepsie June 25.-Almost in
the face Of sIifEish wind and in water
so rough that the boats OF her TWO op-
ponents filled and sWamped. one be-
fore and the other after the finish line
was passed. Columbia roW-ed steadily
on to victory last evening N the four
mile straightaway race. in the fast time
Of 81 minutes aud p seconds. Yale's
best time al New London was 20:10.
but under good CO. diJ:ons. Cornell was
second seven lengths back. Her time
was u minutes and IS 2-5 seconds.
Pennsylvania evil luck lasted TO the
end. Her shell. smashed by the waves
from Gov MortCn's tug last Friday. and
patched up till it was practically as
good as new went down over a mile
frcm the finish. The Cornell boat was
swamped just below her own boat
house. after rhe race was over. by
awells from the steamboats,. and was
fairly broken in two Pennsylvania
shell suffered little
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ITALIAN FLAG CAME DOWN.
1t Was Floating on the American Bank of
the Niagara.

Is Was Floating on the American Bank of
the Niagara.
Suspension Bridge, June 24.-The
contractors building the new trolley
line in the Gorge on the American
bank Of the Niagara river have brought
crowds of Italian laborers here, who
live in camps along the bank in shan
ties over which they have been floating
the Italian flag very high. This has
been an eyesore to some lovers of old
glory, and at noon yesterday a veteran
soldier named Orlando E. Wilson aC-
companied by four others visited one
Of the camps close TO the city and or
dered the Italian flag lowered. Italians
to the number of 300 crowded about
and gesticulated. Take that flag
down." said Wilson. The sons Of
Italy realized that the men were in
earnest and complied.
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Silicon Instead Of Charcoal.

Men are composed chiefly of char
coal and water. AS beings of this
composition cannot exist in any heat
great enough to set the charcoal on
fire in spite Of the water, the scien-
lists are now specializing as to the
possibilities Of the hot stars being in
hab!ted by animals with silicon SUBJ
stituted for charcoal. Silicon is sand.
or at least it bears much the same re-
lation to sand that carbon does to char
coal
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4 GALLOWAY FlAlL.
The auiuI Weapon Used by scotchmfn
I'm Old Times

I'm Old Times
The GaiioFidianE OF old had re-
narxabIe war weapon known as the
Galloway fail. 1t seems 10 have Deea
indigenous 10 this corner OF Scotland,
and IN the traditions Of the pzo':nce
i: occupies a prominent place me
tide OF battle has been turned o. m5fe
than one occasion By the skillful m4n-
fpulaticn Of the Galloway fail n
hardstaf was a tough ash sapLns
about five feet in length, and the
gsople. the part for striking the barn
gcor when threshing. was made 81
iron. about four feet long. with three
joints, equi- distant from each othef-
No swordsrnan could Withstand attack
with the fail. One stroke would
shiver the sword to pieces and leave
the unfortunate individual at the
mercy Of his opponent Then the
soople with its iron joints would en-
circle its victim and crush him just
as a boa-constricior would.